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Council looks at city’s failure to communicate BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

NEIGHBORS.............20 Scottsdale voice teacher striukes the right chords.

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ow that the Scottsdale approved the General Plan 2035 and City Council has canvassed the vote, it’s time to put the document to work. One portion of the plan centers on improving the city’s community involvement and

communication. “Scottsdale has a long history of public participation and community involvement,” Kelly Corsette, Scottsdale communications and public affairs director, told Council during a recent public on the issue. “They are really the cornerstones of our success as a municipal government,” he said. “Citizen involvement has been part of the

city’s fabric since its early days. The most probably well-known early example is the Scottsdale community enrichment program of the 60s, which established a vision for the community and laid the groundwork for many of the unique physical aspects of Scottsdale we know and love today.”

notMYkid Wonder is back opens oasis for troubled youth

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BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

s a mental health epidemic threatens children, teens and young adults, Scottsdale nonprofit notMYkid has opened a new oasis for them – a 13,000-square-foot campus called “The Well.” The wellness center will aid individuals and families of those ages 10-24 confronting mental, emotional and social-emotional problems through educational and mentoring programs, counseling and much more.

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Rotary, Sister Cities helps Mexican town BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

cottsdale Sister Cities and the Rotary Club of Scottsdale banded together to donate an ambulance to the Sister City of Alamos, Mexico, in an official ceremony Nov. 22, ending a frustrating three-year wait to deliver the vehicle. The cities of Scottsdale and Alamos have had a deep relationship for over 50 years that has resulted in exchanges of art, students and firefighters. When Max Rumbaugh Jr., former president of both Scottsdale Sister Cities and the Rotary Club, first heard that the Alamos Fire Department only had one ambulance to use for the entire city, he began working to solve that problem. “Alamos is a large town with a lot of small villages in the countryside,” said Rumbaugh. “These ambulances get heavy use due to the poor roads which is why they were looking to us to supplement their older ambulance with a new one. They do not have the funds in Alamos nor in the state of Sonora to provide them with a new ambulance.” Frightened by this news, Rumbaugh reached out to his close friend and current Rotary President Dale Gray – and then they discovered the bureaucracy involved with giving an ambulance away. Gray tracked down an ambulance from AMC. “We negotiated with the owner of the ambulance and they donated it as the result of it being something they had replaced but was still usable and valuable to our Sister City of Alamos Mexico,” Rumbaugh said. “The biggest problem was getting the approval for cross border donation,” he said. “The Mexican government had rules for bringing in vehicles that became a real headache.” The ambulance had been ready to make the journey to Alamos for nearly three years and the pandemic has further hindered the process.

Mayor Mayor David Ortega hands the keys to the ambulance over to Alamos, Mexico, Presidente Balderrama Cardenas. (David Minton/Progress Staff Photographer)

Alamos was completely shut down during the darkest days of the pandemic and as a result, the city that thrives on tourism to account for the bulk of its economy faced hardships. Because of this, Sister Cities of Scottsdale and the Rotary Club of Scottsdale felt it was now or never to get this ambulance to Alamos to save lives. “The ambulance will provide updated technology to the firefighters and most importantly a much more reliable ambulance. It will not be as prone to breakdown,” said Rumbaugh. “(Firefighters) are very well trained with modern medical techniques but have a lack of updated medical equipment.” The ambulance was received on the morning of Nov. 22 by Presidente Victor Manuel Balderrama Cardenas and his delegation, who made his fourth visit to Scottsdale and met Mayor David Ortega for the first time. The benefit has been that we have gotten a better understanding of what Mexico is really like and how beautiful a city Alamos is,” said Rumbaugh. “The whole purpose of this is to build better international relationships on a one-on-

one basis.” The exchange has also provided a much-needed relief to Alamos. “We are very grateful to the Rotary Club of Scottsdale for the great effort they have made to make this dream come true,” said Amelia Anaya Rosas, the director of tourism for Alamos. “The health of our brothers and sisters from the remote communities that belong to Alamos is very important and it has been very worrying to not be able to bring them in an emergency vehicle from the high mountains of our town,” she added. Rosas also feels that this has served as a prime example of a collaborative relationship between two cities divided by a border and a language barrier. “This is an example of the great coordination and an excellent relationship that has prevailed between our sister cities for more than 50 years,” she said. As for the ambulance, it is still awaiting final clearance to cross the border and will be held in Nogales, Arizona, until it gets that. Information: Scottsdalesistercities. com and scottsdalerotary.org

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he nation’s largest manufacturer of vaping products has agreed to change how it does promotion in Arizona and elsewhere. In a deal announced Tuesday, Juul Labs agreed not to use marketing that appeals to anyone younger than 21. That specifically includes a ban on marketing or advertising material for Juul products on any social media platform and not paying social media “influencers’’ to promote their products. And the company will pay $14.5 million to settle the lawsuit filed against it nearly two years ago by Attorney General Mark Brnovich. While the state will keep $2 million of that, including to cover its litigation costs, the deal requires the balance to be spent on programs to help addicted youths end their addiction to e-cigarettes and education programs to keep others from starting the habit in the first place. “Today’s settlement holds Juul accountable for its irresponsible marketing efforts that pushed Arizona minors toward nicotine and the addition that follows,’’ Brnovich said in a prepared statement. In its own statement, Juul called the settlement “another step in our ongoing effort to reset our company.’’ But the company, which continues to insist that vaping is a healthier alternative to smoking, is not getting out of the business. “We will continue working with federal and state stakeholders to advance a fully regulated, science-based marketplace for vapor products,’’ the statement reads. In filing suit, the state charged that Juul “appealed to, targeted, and exploited a generation of youth.’’ Brnovich cited ads that he said feature “young, attractive women in suggesting or casual and fun poses.’’ Brnovich also said

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SUSD lifting mask mandate in January BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

he days of the Scottsdale Unified School District’s controversial mask mandate are numbered. The district will drop the mandate and go to an optional-mask policy for its 29 schools beginning with the Jan. 4 start of the spring semester. The Centers for Disease Control’s approval of COVID vaccine for kids 5-11 was the pivot point for the policy to end. “This means that for the first time since COVID-19 crossed our shores nearly two years ago, almost everyone has the opportunity to be vaccinated, including our elementary school students,” the district has told parents. “The masks have helped greatly and now that our youngest students have the ability to be vaccinated, it’s time to return to masks being optional,” district spokeswoman Nancy Norman said. “We will continue to monitor case

counts and positivity rates in our communities and in our schools.” For the week of Nov. 18, the district reported 110 confirmed active cases of students and staff members with COVID-19. “That’s the highest since we implemented the mandate and seems to mirror increases being seen nationwide right now despite the wide-spread availability of the vaccine,” Norman said. In total, there have been 1,073 confirmed in-person active cases among students and staff reported in the district since the start of the school year. District administrators initiated a mask mandate in September 2020 that ran through the end of the school year. The Legislature then banned mask mandates in June 2021 but a Maricopa County Superior Court Judge ruled that would not take effect for 90 days – prompting the district to re-impose the mandate. Then another Superior Court judge

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The creation of the Indian Bend Greenbelt and Scottsdale Civic Center are examples of what can happen when residents are engaged, Corsette said. Getting that citizen involvement in community life needs to employ both ends of the technology spectrum, council members intimated during a work study session. Councilman Tom Durham wants a better way to get more accurate information about city issues disseminated on social media. As COVID made it difficult to gather people for typical townhall meetings, much of the social discourse about the General Plan took place online and because much of that was not moderated or even commented on by the city, a lot of wrong information was spread, Durham said. “We should think more about effective communications in the area of Facebook and Nextdoor,” Durham said. Councilwoman Linda Milhaven suggested using Mentimeter software to conduct online meetings. Mentimeter builds interactive presentations with an online editor and adds questions, polls, quizzes, slides, images, gifs and more for presentations that audiences can access with their smartphones in a real-time conversation to your presentation to create fun and engaging presentations. Once the presentation is over, the results can be further analyzed and even used to measure the presenters’ progress with the audience. However, Councilwoman Kathy Littlefield said low-tech solutions offer a better approach in some scenarios. “I can look around to a lot of folks who are older who aren’t quite as comfortable with a lot of high-tech stuff – getting online and looking at this and looking at that, and trying to figure out how you get over here and over to there” she said. “I like low tech and I like no expenses to go with that.” She supported more traditional approaches like a phone bank to do a better job with answering people’s questions or kiosks in areas like parks, libraries and senior centers. She recommended putting fliers about public meetings in the trolleys and changing them out once a week or putting notices with pretty pictures that will catch people’s eye in the city’s water bills, she said. Milhaven also embraced low-tech solu-

To improve engagement between citizens and the city, Councilwoman Linda Milhaven suggested Scottsdale use the Swedish software called Mentimeter, where this unidentified employee boasts “fun and engaging” presentations. (Special to the Progress)

tions as well, like using block watch captains to spread the word on city issues. “I know block watch captains were set up for public safety, if they see something suspicious happening in the neighborhood, they’re going to let the neighbors know … but I also know in talking with folks who are block watch captains that they’re sort of the person who is sort of paying attention and letting their neighbors know what’s going on (with other issues).” Councilwoman Betty Janik wants the city to do a better job at anticipating hot button issues and being more proactive in disseminating information as well as seeking it from the public. One tool she would like the city to utilize is online surveys for issues that staff foresees as possible hot button issues. She pointed to the controversial Greenbelt 88 mixed use development project proposed near the intersection of Hayden and Osborn roads. The project is proposing 278 apartments and 25,000 squarefeet of commercial space, but it has drawn the ire of many area residents. The grassroots group “Protect Scottsdale” has garnered over 870 signatures opposing the project through an online survey and Janik feels the city should be running that survey instead of Protect

Scottsdale. “It really shouldn’t be the job of one interested person to conduct that (survey),” Janik said. Vice mayor Tammy Caputi cautioned against online surveys, though. “You can make an online survey give you anything you want, depending on how you word it,” Caputi said. “Those make me very leery. I would be a little bit nervous about increasing the use of that unless we’re super careful with how we word them.” However, Caputi did like the idea of creating fact sheets when a perceived hotbutton issue comes along. “I think the biggest problem we have in all of our outreach seems to always be lack of facts and misinformation,” Caputi said. “We get this all the time. That’s what starts the angst and the anxiety and the negative voices and the back comments.” Janik would also like to see information about developments physically posted on the project site until after construction is completed because many people don’t learn about them until work begins. “People in the neighborhood still want to know what’s going on, what’s involved, what’s the name of the project, and how big it is,” Janik said. “I think that informa-

tion should also continue not just once it’s been approved (by the city council) but once the construction starts until it’s completed.” Councilwoman Solange Whitehead would like to streamline the city’s website so people can make specific requests and inform the city of issues like water leaks. “When I reported a leak, it took me like three or four clicks plus a couple of phone calls,” Whitehead said. She too would also like to see better outreach to residents when development projects are proposed. “We don’t want to send out more postcards, that’s more paper; it costs a lot of money, but what can we do?” Whitehead said. “Gosh, I hate to even suggest Nextdoor.com, but is there a way that is cheap, environmentally sound and effective that can get more people notified about an up coming project sooner or just make it so people can’t say, ‘I’ve never heard of Greenbelt 88 and now it’s on the agenda.” Mayor Ortega said residents expect the best community involvement opportunities possible. “Some people describe Scottsdale as high maintenance,” Ortega said. “’High maintenance’ means, our residents, whether they are permanent or half-year, are involved and that’s a good thing.”

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The Well’s opening comes at a time when a coalition of the nation’s leading experts in pediatric health declared that the mental health crisis among children so dire that it has become a national emergency. The declaration was penned by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Children’s Hospital Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, which together represent more than 77,000 physicians and 200 children’s hospitals. A recent survey by Mental Health America found 54 percent of kids 11 to 17 years old reported frequent suicidal thoughts or self-harm in the previous two weeks – the highest rate since it began screening in 2014. The pandemic has further exacerbated the problem, which already had been fueled by social media, bullying, the pressure to succeed in school and other pressures, experts say. “Some kids had already felt a sense of social disconnection and when COVID-19 shut down schools, sports and extracurricular activities, that problem became magnified,” said notMYkid spokesman Shane Watson. “The pandemic amplified all of that with the uncertainty, anxiousness and social disconnection. We took note of that need and we saw that there is a lack of these programs out there for these kids.” notMYkid has been working for over 20 years to break down the denial parents can face about their kids’ mental health challenges. “The initial message of notMYkid is breaking down that naivete´ where parents are in denial that their kids are not struggling,” said Watson. “We want to flip the term notMYkid and allow parents to gain all the knowledge, tools and resources they can provide for their kids.” The Well will serve as the next major resource for troubled youth. “Our board of directors and our CEO recognized the need and the opportunity when this complex became available,” said Watson. “This facility is going to allow us to better serve the community than we ever have before.” The largest way it will do so is by shifting the focus away from prevention to wellness. “While we have been providing preven-

notMYkid’s sprawling new campus in Scottsdale is a new haven for troubled Valley teens and young adults to seek help. (David Minton/Progress Staff Photographer)

Shane Watson, public information officer for notMYkid, said The Well will serve kids coping with a spectrum of mental health issues. (David Minton/Staff Photographer)

tion, mental health and behavioral health treatment for quite a while, we’re expanding the wellness programs,” said Watson. “Wellness is the focal point now. We’re no longer addressing just the challenges that someone is having, we’re helping them as a whole individual in offering healthy coping skills.” Some of the ways notMYkid is offering kids healthy coping skills is through yoga, meditation, mindfulness and music and art therapy. While notMYkid recognizes that every kid is unique and is going to have a unique circumstance, Watson believes that two programs will resonate well with most kids. “I can see the yoga and meditation beginning to pick up,” he said. “A lot of the kids that we meet that are self-injuring or using drugs and alcohol are trying to quiet their minds down. When you commit yourself to yoga and meditation, it is surprising how much it can help with

those issues.” One of the things that makes notMYkid unique is that most of its staff, like Watson, has their own story of how they got sober, which is a major reason Watson believes the peer support program will be a success with kids. “There’s no other program like it in Arizona and not many like it across the country,” Watson said. “There is plenty of adult peer support but not among teens. It’s a unique thing that we have that I think is going to change lives.” Watson also feels that the staff’s ability to empathize with the kids and families will help with breaking down any stereotypes. “A lot of our staff has a personal recovery story and knows what it’s like to live with that,” he said. “Not only does it inspire them to want to help other people but it creates that instant rapport and breaks down the walls.” notMYkid also aims to guide young peo-

ple through treatment or education plans. “We are going to customize someone’s treatment specifically for them,” said Watson. “We consider who they are as a human being, what their situation is and what their needs are and giving these kids a voice in their treatment plan is huge.” “We’re trying to help every kid out there reach their full potential,” Watson said. “In order to reach their full potential, we’re making sure they’re not being derailed by so many of the challenges that are out there for pre-teens and teens whether it’s substance use, suicide or unsafe online behavior.” In addition to helping younger individuals, notMYkid will also have resources for parents, such as support groups and mindfulness classes. “When we treat a child and when we help a child, we want to ideally help the entire family,” said Watson. “If we help that individual change in a healthy way but if their environment does not change, we’re taking that person who has begun healing and putting them back in an environment where there are issues that have not been addressed.” While the end goal for the staff at notMYkid is to equip individuals with healthy coping skills for when they feel overwhelmed by life, the staff considers their jobs well done when they can keep someone alive. “A job well done for us is when we keep someone alive,” said Watson. “We’re watching kids lose their lives to fentanyl overdoses and suicides but it doesn’t just end there. It’s about allowing these kids to thrive and giving them a quality of life.” Even if parents do not fear that their children may have any mental health woes or feel that it is not their kid who would ever feel anxious or depressed or possibly engage in drug and alcohol usage, Watson encourages everyone to investigate the programs that notMYkid has to offer. “Even if families don’t think that they need any of our programs, there doesn’t have to be a crisis that you’re going through to benefit from our programs and it is why I encourage everyone to check us out,” he said. “If you can bring your child here before they deal with a challenge and get them connected to these programs, it sets you up for greater success going forward into those teen and adult years.” Info: notmykid.org

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SUSD issued a statement Friday saying Claus passed a pre-employment screenChaparral High School employee ing in August 2019 and was hired as an arrested Nov. 18 on suspicion of instructional support para-educator assexually abusing a special needs signed to Chaparral. student is out of jail. The district uses a thirdNicholas Alan Claus, a party investigative business 62-year-old para-profesto vet potential employees. sional at the school, was The third-party agency booked into the county jail conducts a state criminal on charges of sexual abuse, background check, search child abuse, and public sexthe national sex-offender ual indecency. He had his registry check, conduct a initial hearing Friday and fingerprint clearance check was released Saturday on a through the Arizona De$25,000 bond. partment of Public Safety, Conditions of release inand check the potential emclude electronic monitoring ployees’ references. and Claus is restricted to a “He cleared them all,” discurfew, according to court Nicholas Alan Claus trict spokeswoman Nancy staff. Norman said, adding that Chaparral High School administration no other students appear to have been innotified the school resource officer of volved. an incident involving Claus and a special SUSD issued a statement saying the needs student. Scottsdale detectives re- district encourages parents, students, sponded and took over the investigation, former students and staff to immediwhich resulted in Claus’ arrest. ately report any inappropriate behavior Police are not releasing any other details. by a SUSD employee to local law enforceClaus was placed on administrative ment authorities and the District’s Huleave, according to the Scottsdale Unified man Resources Department at 480-484School District. 6200.

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City set to get ‘dazzled’ up for holiday season BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

cottsdazzle has returned to scale for this holiday season and that’s good news for local businesses and citizens looking to get in the holiday spirit. The festival, which began Saturday with a grand tree lighting ceremony and holiday sing along at the banks of the Scottsdale Waterfront, kicked off a month of festivities across Old Town Scottsdale. “The beauty of participating in Scottsdazzle is that people are supporting all these businesses who have had a rough go of it for the past 18 months or so,” said Susie Timm, a spokeswoman for the organizers. “This is a chance to have dinner, go to the events and then browse for presents or stocking stuffers.” One of the new ways Scottsdazzle is promoting shop local is through the opportunity to score one of five $250 American Express gift cards. To win those, customers must upload a receipt of at least $25 spent at an Old Town shop. For every $25 spent at those stores before Christmas Day, customers will receive an entry to win a gift card. Additionally, businesses have been encouraged to put on their own events and join larger events. “We look to our partners with businesses in the community to put on their own events and we have a series of signature events as well,” said Timm. Local businesses will host small events throughout the month, offering

The eye-popping Scottsdazzle displays are brightening up downtown Scottsdale for the holidays. (Special to the Progress)

discounts if customers mention the celebration. Those businesses also will participate in large events like the Scottsdazzle Stroll – which will happen every Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. or the Dec. 9 Gold Palette Artwalk that will present works along Main Street and Marshall Way. “The goal is to drive business and eyeballs into Scottsdale while convincing people to eat, drink, shop and be merry in Scottsdale throughout December,” Timm said. While last year’s Scottsdazzle were small or “micro-events,” they proved successful and have made a way into this year’s event lineup. “We’ve definitely had to even flow this year,” Timm said. “In 2020, we had

to change a lot of our signature events, which is how we came up with the idea for micro-events. We wanted to have opportunities for people to socially distance while having holiday fun.” With the return of those large events comes some new ones as well. One is the Holiday Winemaker Dinner on 5th Avenue Dec. 2 featuring a three-course dinner prepared and presented by Merkin Vineyards Executive Chef Steve Zimmerman. The evening ends with a live auction of two wine experiences from LDV Winery and Merkin Vineyards with all proceeds going to support the Southwest Wine Center Another event to circle on the calendar is the first ever “Ho-Ho-Hoedown” Dec. 5 at the OldTown Scottsdale Rodeo

said Disney on Ice spokeswoman Jenn Joseph. “It brings so much joy to collect as many toys as we can in two hours and to provide tickets to those who couldn’t score tickets to the show.” This will serve as the seventh toy drive the two parties have collaborated on in the past eight years, as Disney on Ice was benched last year amid the pandemic and Scottsdale Fire saw a decline in its typical number of donations. “We didn’t have as many toys last

year. We normally bring in about 15,000 toys throughout the whole month and we saw that drop by a few thousand last year,” said department spokeswoman Lori Schmidt. This year, both Scottsdale Fire Department and Disney on Ice are doubling down to ensure underprivileged children have a holiday to remember: Disney on Ice will be giving away 1,000 tickets as opposed to the 500 it had given in years past. Tickets are expected to be given

Museum, 3806 N. Brown Ave. with food provided by The Mission and live country music by the Pandy Ray Trio. “We do recommend that if there is something you like to sign up sooner rather than later,” Timm said. The City of Scottsdale has made sure Scottsdazzle had a big enough budget to think big and draw big. City Council earmarked over $3 million to draw people to Old Town this year, including $1.7 million for big events like Scottsdazzle. “We spend a large amount of money to ensure that we have beautiful decor and lights all throughout Old Town,” Timm said. “It definitely brings that spirit into Scottsdale and helps people get into that holiday mood.” The event will likely draw a crowd from winter visitors but it will also serve as an entertaining way to soak in the holiday spirit for year-long residents as well. “It drives people from outside of Arizona but it is also really fun for residents as well,” Timm said. “We have quite a nice number of recurring attendees who live locally but we also work with hotels in Scottsdale to spread the word.” Overall, Timm is excited for the promise of this year’s festivities and hopes to see shops and restaurants full of delighted customers. “We do hope that people will use Scottsdazzle as a mechanism to get all their shopping done and get merry and bright with their community,” she said. Info: Scottsdazzle.com

Scottsdale Fire, Disney on Ice launch toy drive BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

he Scottsdale Fire Department has again teamed up with Disney on Ice and kicked off a joint toy

drive. People who donate one new toy or gift will receive one ticket to Disney on Ice when it comes to Phoenix Jan. 13-16. “It’s become an annual event and is one of my favorite events of the year,”

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Scottsdale senator still �ighting ‘dreamers’ BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

Scottsdale Republican lawmaker is trying to stop the public from voting on a proposal that would allow “dreamers’’ who meet certain conditions to pay the same in-state tuition at public universities as other Arizona residents. And if she can’t do that, Sen. Michelle Ugenti-Rita figures that a new airing of the divisive issue will build public opposition to the measure ahead of the November 2022 vote. But Senate President Karen Fann, RPrescott, told Capitol Media Services that all a new debate will do is unnecessarily stir things up. And she said that Ugenti-Rita would be better served if she would focus on her bid to be the Republican nominee for secretary of state. “I don’t understand what her problem is here in the sense of why isn’t she concentrating on her race instead of trying to throw mud on her fellow colleagues,’’ Fann said.

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Moana, Elsa and Olaf and classic characters like Cinderella, Jasmine and Ariel. “Because this show has so many characters, there is something for everybody,” said Joseph “It’s really a great way to extend the holiday season and do something fun with the family.” As for the toy drive, another highlight of the grand drive will be an appearance by Scottsdale firefighters aboard a truck that kids can tour and get pictures with. “The kids are always super excited to see the fire trucks,” said Joseph. “Typically, they will always donate their toy, see the fire truck, get a fire hat and take their picture.” The drive is also a nice break for firefighters. “When we get an opportunity to not have to meet people on the worst day of their lives, it’s something that our firefighters really do enjoy,” said Schmidt. “These types of events really renew faith in humanity.” However, the best part is seeing the

Ugenti-Rita, for her part, is unapologetic. “As a conservative Republican, dealing with and combating illegal immigration is a top issue for Arizonans,’’ she said. “And I’m addressing it.’’ If Ugenti-Rita forces a new debate, it is likely to be as bitter and divisive as the one earlier this year that first put the issue on the ballot. At the heart of the battle is Proposition 300, a 2006 ballot measure that denies various public benefit to those not in the country legally. That includes any form of subsidized tuition at universities and community colleges. It was approved by a margin of 71-29 percent. In the interim, however, the Obama administration began the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals programs. It allows people who came to this country illegally as children to remain and even seek work if they meet certain conditions. Based on that, the Maricopa community college system and, later, the Arizona Board of Regents, agreed to let DACA re-

kids receive these toys. The toys will be distributed across the Paiute Neighborhood Center, Honor Health Hospitals in Scottsdale, Family Promise, Arizona Helping Hands, Arizona Burn Foundation and Armor Foundation for Kids. Schmidt admits that most of the gifts collected benefit children under the age of 5 – which is why she encourages donors to consider buying items suitable for older children and teenagers for gifts this holiday season. “When you are looking for gifts, it’s easy to buy for kids under the age of 5. So, shift the light to what a 7- or 10-year-old would like or what a teen would like,” she said. In addition to unwrapped toys, donors can donate items like gift cards, clothing items, books, cosmetic products and sports equipment. Because of this, Schmidt is hopeful that this year will rake in the typical amount of 15,000 items donated. “I’m assuming that we’ll hit 15,000 again,” she said. “I hope people will consider adding a toy or a gift while

cipients pay in-state tuition. But the Arizona Supreme Court ruled in 2018 that is precluded by Proposition 300. Now, the only way around that is to take the issue back to the ballot, as the Arizona Constitution forbids lawmakers from repealing anything first enacted by voters. Ugenti-Rita told Capitol Media Services that the vote to refer it to the 2022 ballot never should have happened. That’s because most Republicans, who narrowly hold a majority in both chambers, were opposed. Her proposal for the upcoming session, SCR 1004, asks the legislature declare that, after further consideration, it has determined that the issue should not have been referred to the ballot. And that would require the secretary of state, who prepares the ballot, to return the measure to the Senate. Her chances of actually quashing the scheduled public vote are slim. Sen. Paul Boyer, R-Glendale, who proposed the repeal language, managed to line up 17 votes in the 30-member Sen-

they’re out shopping.” She also hopes that donors will consider aiding families who are still recuperating from losing jobs or their lifestyle during the pandemic. “When you think about the situation that we’ve been in, there may be more families than ever that need support,” Schmidt said. After the bin leaves Scottsdale Fashion Square on Saturday morning, it will be housed outside of Scottsdale Fire Department’s headquarters until Dec. 21. Donors can also donate toys to any of Scottsdale Fire Department’s fire stations. However, Schmidt recommends that people make their donations sooner rather than later so that the children can have their gifts in time for the holidays. “A lot of the agencies that give these items for the holidays wrap up their distribution by the middle of December,” she said. “Getting those toys to us quickly is highly recommended so those organizations can get them un-

ate, including himself and two other Republicans. And four Republicans lined up with Democrats in the 60-member House, providing 33 votes in support. Rep. Joseph Chaplik, R-Scottsdale, said the difference between resident tuition and what is charge to out-of-state students -- the amount that those not here legally can pay to attend -- is about $24,000 a year. “Why should a non-U.S. citizen get that benefit?’’ Chaplik asked, saying the price tag could run into “potentially hundreds of millions of dollars over the coming years to subsidize the cost of college for people who aren’t even American citizens.’’ But Republican Rep. Michelle Udall of Mesa said it is in the long-term interest of the state to ensure that more children who have gone to Arizona high schools have the chance to get a higher education. She said the state’s economy is on the upswing. “But without an increasing number of college graduates, these gains cannot hold,’’ Udall said.

der the tree or as part of a holiday celebration.” Overall, there is a great deal of excitement to return to this tradition. “It warms my heart that people are willing to give back and that it’s not about the bottom-line dollar,” said Joseph. “These kids are often excited to be reminded that someone cares about them,” added Schmidt.

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What: Scottsdale Fire Department and Disney on Ice toy drive When: Saturday Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Scottsdale Fashion Square- south parking lot 7014 E Camelback Road Info: Scottsdaleaz.gov and disneyonice.com People can also donate toys to the toy bin located at 8401 E. Indian School Road or any of Scottsdale Fire’s fire stations.

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Pastor honored for years of work with the homeless BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

“You must, if you can, draw closer to the homeless people you serve. Meet them where they are. Some of you take it upon yourself to go down and talk to homeless people on the street. Engage them in conversation. Ask them what the troubles they are experiencing are.”

he Rev. Gerald Roseberry wanted to experience the plight of those living on the streets of Phoenix and Tucson back in 1987, so he went and lived with them for a month. “I had a wife and I still had a wife when I finished,” he joked recently at a Scottsdale luncheon to honor him. But that wasn’t the end of his work; indeed, it was just the beginning. Among other things, Roseberry, 90, found a lack of personal identification holding people back from gaining access to the life-saving aid and services necessary to get back on their feet. So, Roseberry founded the nonprofit Chaplaincy for the Homeless and started issuing people IDs as well as providing pastoral care. When he started out, Roseberry personally issued them three or four at a time. Then he gathered some help and was able to issue 50 IDs in a year. The effort has just sky-rocketed from there. Last year, the Chaplaincy’s brother entity, the Homeless ID Project, which took over issuing IDs, handed out over 8,000 pieces of identification. “Without an ID, a homeless person can’t get a food stamp, can’t get a meal,” said John Thurston, who sits on the Chaplaincy board. At the same time, the Chaplaincy has over 30 pastors meeting the spiritual needs of the homeless at over 17 soup kitchens throughout the Valley. Among the Scottsdale churches that have helped the Chaplaincy maintain a spiritual focus are Scottsdale Bible Church, Desert Hills Presbyterian and St. Barnabas Episcopal. “Our business is booming,” Thurston said. That is why the Chaplaincy honored Roseberry last week as an emeritus member of the board of directors. During the lunch to honor him, Roseberry challenged Chaplaincy staff to meet the people they serve where they are. “You must, if you can, draw closer to the homeless people you serve,”

Chaplaincy for the Homeless founder Rev. Gerald Roseberry, holds a Chaplain Emeritus Award he received. He is ﬂanked on the left by Scottdale Mayor David Ortega, far left, and Executive Chaplain Darwin Campbell and on the right by senior board member John Thursto. (Special to the Progress)

he said. “Meet them where they are. Some of you take it upon yourself to go down and talk to homeless people on the street. Engage them in conver-

sation. Ask them what the troubles they are experiencing are.” The Chaplaincy says on its website that its basic mission remains as “a

ministry of presence, a ministry of advocacy, a ministry of service, and a ministry of Word and Sacrament” to the homeless, agency staffs and volunteers. To learn more about the nonprofit or help: azchaplaincyforthehomeless.org.

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Council OKs 5th N. Scottsdale pot shop BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer

fifth marijuana dispensary is coming to Scottsdale, but it won’t offer the convenience some South Scottsdale residents crave. City Council voted unanimously Nov. 16 to grant a special use permit to Curaleaf for a recreational dispensary at 16277 N. Greenway-Hayden Loop There are currently four dispensaries and one cultivation site in Scottsdale. Three dispensaries and the cultivation site are clustered together in Northern Scottsdale near the intersection of Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and Hayden Road. Those are located inside the Scott-

sdale Airpark but the newest facility will be just outside of that designation area. A fourth is located in Southern Scottsdale on Doubletree Ranch Road East of Hayden. The city Planning Commission voted 4-3 last month to recommend council approve the special use permit for Curaleaf. The location is near an intersection heavily used by tourists, especially during the Waste Management Phoenix Open golf tournament, which caused some consternation among planning commissioners. “I just look at the corner as a corner in the city that we need to protect … If it were a block inside the Airpark, I could see that,” planning Commissioner Christian Serena said at the time.

Scottsdale Vice Mayor Tammy Caputi voiced concern during the Nov. 16 meeting about claims that the facility will not alter traffic patterns from the bank that previously occupied the site, but was supportive of the dispensary over all “I think it’s totally acceptable,” Caputi said, adding that she was not concerned about the intersection being a gateway to tourism for the city. “We’re going to have sportsbook gaming across the street,” Caputi said. “If we’re going to be concerned about one of the vices, we should be concerned about them all.” The pot facility is at least 1,500 feet away from protected areas, such as residential areas, churches and places of wor-

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I love nerding out about voice science.” Scottsdale’s Dr. Lauren Berman pokes a lot of fun at herself, but her “nerdiness” helps her provide the highest level of vocal training to her students. And it’s why her new business – Authentic Voice Music Studio – is filling a need among the region’s young performers. A lifelong singer and performer, Berman earned her doctorate in vocal performance from Arizona State University, a master’s degree in vocal performance from the Chicago College of Performing Arts and a bachelor’s in music education from Loyola University in New Orleans. She also has completed numerous certificate programs in voice science, health, technique and general pedagogy – like Vocology in Practice, somatic voicework and even vocal yoga. “There is nothing I love more than

“There is nothing I love more than helping students unlock their potential. Youth performers, especially, often try to imitate other singers. They think that’s the key to landing bigger and better roles on stage. I am so passionate about helping them discover and learn to master their own unique voice. That is the real key.”

Scottsdale resident Dr. Lauren Berman has opened a voice training studio in Tempe. (Special to the Progress)

Amelia Richards, 10, of Gilbert stretches her vocal chords as Dr. Lauren Berman directs. (Special to the Progress)

helping students unlock their potential,” Dr. Berman said. “Youth performers, especially, often try to imitate other singers. They think that’s the key to landing bigger and better roles on stage. I am so passionate about helping them discover and learn to master their own unique voice. That is the real key.” “I’ve been working with Lauren for almost seven years now,” said student Katie Orrett, who started lessons with Berman when she was 18 and now works as a music therapist. “I had very low self-esteem in regard to my singing capabilities. “Lauren not only helped me become a stronger singer, she helped me become more confident. Because of her genuine support and kindness, I no longer felt the need to constantly prove myself to others.” For Berman, confidence is a big focus – as is good technique. “We’re focusing on breath control, tension release and evidence-based vocal instruction,” she said. “So many kids and teens think they need to be the loudest or sing the highest belt, but without the right technique, there are real risks of injury. I’m here to help them create exactly the sound they want, but in a healthy and holistic way that ensures they’ll be able to sing now and forever.” Berman began teaching at the university level in 2016 and has served as adjunct vocal faculty at Glendale Community College, Arizona State University and now at Scottsdale Community College. “As her direct supervisor for five years, I was able to see and hear the progress of her students very directly,” said Carole FitzPatrick, voice area coordinator and associate professor of voice in the School of Music, Dance and Theater at Arizona

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State University. “She was trained originally as a classical singer but has since educated herself on all sorts of styles and teaching methods.” Berman balances her faculty role with teaching students at her new studio. Indeed, her work in college vocal departments – not to mention her own undergraduate and post-grad education – helped inform the teaching model of Authentic Voice Music Studio. “I have a real soft spot for the 13-18-year-old crowd,” she said. “These kids are working incredibly hard to nail auditions, land roles and compete at the highest levels. The work we do at Authentic Voice incorporates the very best aspects of high-level university and conservatory training programs to help students reach these lofty goals. It’s a proven model for growth.” But Berman is quick to point out it’s not only about landing the role. “Every single person is capable of learning how to sing. We all have the same physical structures; we just need to learn how to use them,” she said. “Whether you want to sing on stage or at home with

your family, it is a powerful and beautiful skill – and sometimes it’s worth doing just because you love to do it.” Adds Rachael Mikaksy, mom to 13-year-old Grace: “Lauren is such a gift. She really connects with my daughter and they have a lovely relationship. During teaching, she is gentle with corrections and guides her in the right direction with everything from pitch to song selection.” Authentic Voice Music Studio, which opened in Tempe earlier this year, offers customized programs for youth and adults ages 5 and up. Young singers take weekly 30- or 45-minute private lessons with Berman. Teens receive a 60-minute private lesson and a weekly group class modeled after studio classes in university vocal performance and musical theater degree programs. “These weekly classes make all the difference,” she said. “Here, they work on their slating, try out new songs, practice performing their audition pieces and really develop their characters. When it’s time for a high-pressure audition, they are well prepared and can own the performance rather than fumbling with the

words or feeling less than confident.” Berman has done her share of auditioning and while she has some impressive credits to her name – like The Phoenix Theatre Company, Arizona Opera, New Orleans Opera, Chicago’s /kor/ productions and Arizona Regional Theatre – she also understands the difficulty of rejection. “I have been down this road. I’m still on this road, in fact,” she said. “I walk alongside my students as they navigate their own journey. It’s so important that they know their lives are about so much more than one audition or one show, no matter how important it feels at the time. Healthy perspective is everything.” Added student Stephanie Orrett, “I’ve taken singing lessons with Lauren for

more than five years, starting when I was a sophomore in high school. I was incredibly nervous due to severe social anxiety and not really confident in my singing. It didn’t take long for Lauren to get me out of my shell while simultaneously improving many aspects of my voice.” Today, Berman is performing with Valley theaters, continuing to teach at Scottsdale Community College and training budding and seasoned vocalists at Authentic Voice Music Studio. “I don’t think I’ve slept in a year, but all of the training and work I’ve done to open this studio is absolutely worth it,” she said. “This is what I was born to do.” Information: authenticvoicemusicstudio.com

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Scottsdale Quarter revs up holiday shopping BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

he holiday season is in full swing at Scottsdale Quarter. Scottsdale Quarter kicked off an arm’s length list of activities and 17 locally owned shops and more than 60 other retailers are primed to welcome visitors. “We’re doing our best to spotlight the businesses that make our community a special space,” said Christina Calhoun, the marketing director of the Scottsdale Quarter. “We really want to highlight and congratulate these smaller, locally owned, businesses that have helped create a sense of community here and have withstood a lot of challenges over the past year and a half.” Calhoun also believes that by supporting these businesses, customers will ensure

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that there will be gifts under the tree or in the stocking. “When you factor in businesses like Junk in the Trunk – who are featuring goods from handmade artisans and things that are made here locally – it eliminates the obstacle of having to bring things in from overseas and having supply chain issues,” she said. For Scottsdale, reopening the Quarter full throttle for Christmas is all a big step forward in a return to normalcy. “Last year looked really different for us and while we still tried to incorporate as many fun and festive events as we could, we had to eliminate a lot of larger events where we would have drawn a crowd,” said Calhoun. “A lot of our events have been brought back from years past and

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Airpark flight studio unveils new training tech BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Progress Staff Writer

erial Engagement has set out to prove that not all flight training is done in the air. The Airpark-based simulated flight studio, resuming business after a one-year COVID-19 hiatus, has assembled the technology to make simulated flight training readily accessible to Valley pilots, flight instructors and their students. Here, aviators can rent an FAA-certificated simulator and practice maneuvers to log their pursuit of new ratings or currency on existing ones. And they can do it for about one-third the cost of renting an airplane with gas. “The cost is exceptional; (and) it is dramatically less,” said Fairfax O’Riley, Aerial Engagement president. Less than an air-

craft rental and, in some cases, less than other simulators. Flight training in an aircraft can often exceed $250 per hour, O’Riley said. When you consider that much of the hour is spent idling, taxiing, and “commuting” to and from the training area, it limits the amount of instruction that can occur in the air in one hour. Fairfax “Don’t get me wrong,” he said. “You can’t learn to fly without getting in the plane and working hard. But simulated flight training can play a big part in complementing that experience.” Most folks, when they hear “flight simu-

lator,” think of a small, enclosed box on stilts that moves as the pilot practices maneuvers. Those can cost tens of millions of dollars. “What we have focused on is ‘how do we replicate flight training up to a level that is meaningful and yet keep it accessible to the general aviation pilot?’” O’Riley said. “Commercial airline O’Riley transport pilots require a simulated flight experience with extremely high fidelity and the ability to simulate external forces — everything right down to passengers complaining about not wearing masks. We’re in the sweet spot below the airlines where

the general aviation pilots live.” O’Riley said Aerial Engagement is interested in the recreational or light commercial pilots and plane owners. The company’s simulators are configured to model the most popular general aviation aircraft, including Cessna, Piper Seminole and Seneca Multi-Engine. Both certificated simulators at Aerial Engagement have Garmin G1000 glass cockpits. The company even boasts two glider simulators, which are great for introducing young people to flight. “We can provide training cheaply and we can provide it easily. We provide a level of rigor that our local pilot community may want to use on the ground, before trying risky maneuvers in an actual aircraft.” Aerial Engagement is a rarity in the

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Valley. Usually, O’Riley said, a simulator is part of a comprehensive training program conducted by a flight school. Because flight schools own their own planes, they tend to downplay the need for simulators. “Let’s say I’m an independent certificated flight instructor,” he said. “We have 82 of them on our list. Because they are self-employed as independent businesspeople, they are often seen as competitors to a flight school and are unable to use the school’s simulators. “The niche we’re filling is for the independent, certificated flight instructor and certificated pilot. They can use this place and rent these simulators as they need them. “There are simulators out there — plenty of them. But there are very few like Aerial Engagement that are open to the public. We really provide tremendous access to people who otherwise could not have it.” At the 3-year-old Aerial Engagement, the simulators can challenge users with real-world concerns about weather, temperature or other environmental issues.

Aerial Engagement brings ﬂight simulation to a level that is meaningful and yet accessible to the general aviation pilot. (Special to the Progress)

Pilots having “problems” can hit “pause” and resolve issues. “We can have someone engaged in a practice maneuver within 10 minutes of entering the building and have them out of here in an hour after shooting six approaches,” O’Riley said. Each simulator is in its own room. Instructors can choose to teach next to the

student, or from an Instructor Operating Station outside the room, communicating with the student with headsets on an aviation intercom. “If instructors want to be outside the room, they sit at computers equipped with a clone of the student’s screen, instruments, and maps. The maps are updated monthly, so an instructor always

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has the most current data embedded in the system. O’Riley said he knows of no other similar training facility that offers a detached instructor workspace. “If you think about it, we’ve cloned everything that the simulator pilot can see out here in the instructor workstation. So, they’re seeing the same thing at the same time as the instructor.” Aerial Engagement has a charitable arm that it supports called Fledging Youth. The nonprofit organization, whose president is Tarah Schwartz, uses donated funds to introduce aviation to kids to encourage them to enter the fields of aviation, aeronautical engineering, air traffic control or mechanics. “They go into schools and talk to kids about aviation,” O’Riley said. “Every now and then, a little hand goes up and the child wants to try the simulator. Fledging Youth can work with organizations like Aerial Engagement to allow kids to come in and experience flight. “They can get a good feel for what it’s like — the sounds, the pressure and the sheer enjoyment of it. If they have a great time, I encourage them to learn to fly.” Information: aerialengagement. com

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cottsdale attorney and wellness professional Tricia Schafer is combining years of legal expertise with �itness through her unique practice: Vitality Law. Founded in 2018, Vitality Law specializes in business litigation. Schafer says she takes pride in delivering compelling advocacy with diplomacy, integrity, precision, and enthusiasm. In addition to Vitality Law, Schafer is known for her community work and for helping dozens of lawyers, judges, and businesspeople to develop and maintain healthy lifestyles through her Fit to Practice program. Schafer has been a personal �itness trainer since 2003 and says that most of her �itness clients come from the legal community. “Practicing law can be challenging and stressful. I’ve been able to manage this by incorporating wellness into my work with clients and other attorneys. It’s about creating a healthy work/life balance which I

Schafer earned her B.A. believe also leads to betin economics from the ter case outcomes.” University of California “I love what I do beat Berkeley and her J.D. cause I love how I do it,” from Georgetown Law. she added. She currently serves on After a small-town upthe Maricopa County Bar bringing on the Oregon Association Litigation Coast, then three years Section Board and the as an in-house counsel Scottsdale Bar Associatraveling in New York, tion Board. Schafer moved to AriIn 2020, she was apzona in 1998 and worked pointed to the City of as a commercial litigator Scottsdale Judicial Apfor large and mid-sized Tricia Schafer pointments Advisory �irms. Board. The JAAB uses She has represented entities of all sizes and a diverse array of pro- merit-based criteria to make advisory recfessionals in numerous complex controver- ommendations to the city council regardsies over 27 years, noting “many successes ing the appointment and retention of city helping business owners and individual judges. Many of Vitality Law’s cases include deprofessionals.” “I am a �irm believer in exercise and fending companies in lawsuits involving wellness as a fundamental component of a business problem – breach of contract, practicing law and I walk the talk. My best violation of a noncompetition agreement, ideas often come to me when I am physi- defamation, fraud or employment issues. “One of the bene�its of being a business cally moving,” she said.

litigator is I get to learn about a variety of industries. Some years I have cases involving intellectual property or technology, other years it’s real estate, sometimes it’s a medical professional with a business problem,” Schafer said. “As a litigator, my role is to listen to the needs of my clients and navigate the procedural process to achieve a desired result. Sometimes that means working toward a settlement. Other times, that means pushing hard through litigation or arbitration. Part of the craft of lawyering is helping your client choose the right course.” Encouragement from colleagues recently prompted Schafer to launch a mediation practice. “My background enables me to be very accessible and open, and stakeholders are comfortable sharing information with me. A key skill in mediation is asking targeted questions and providing some perspective -- encouraging parties to �ind their own solutions.” Information: vitality.law, tricia@ vitalitylaw.com or 480-331-5706.

ment to the retail, dining and entertainment experiences at Scottsdale Fashion Square, Arizona’s undisputed luxury powerhouse,” said Ed Coppola, president of Macerich, the company that owns the mall. “As we continue to densify and diversify our top-performing properties with exciting new uses, including upscale health and wellness offerings, like Life Time, we continue to give more people more reasons to spend time at our regional town centers.” Once completed in 2023, Life Time at Scottsdale Fashion Square will be the seventh Life Time facility in Arizona and

experiences and programming,” said Life Time spokesman Parham Javaheri. “We know from the success of Biltmore that people enjoy the high-end offerings that Life Time brings to Macerich’s retail and mixed-use locations and look forward to what’s ahead.” The 30-year-old company employs more than 30,000 �itness professionals at more than 150 facilities in the United States and Canada. It also maintains a comprehensive digital platform and sponsors a number of major marathons, triathlons and cycling events.

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retty soon Scottsdale Fashion Square visitors can get �it by doing more than window shop. Life Time luxury gyms is opening a three-level, 40,000-square-foot health and �itness facility near the entrance to the Luxury Wing – the enclave anchored by Neiman Marcus that includes Dior, St. Laurent, Nobu, Bottega Veneta, Jimmy Choo and other exclusive global brands. “Life Time is an exceptional lifestyle brand that will be a wonderful comple-

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have been ampli�ied.” This year’s celebration will not just serve as entertainment for the humans in guest’s families as there has been a list of events added for pets as well: Guests can have their pets’ picture taken with Santa 6-8 p.m. Dec. 6 and 13. There will also be a special shopping day for pets on Dec. 11 where guests can

bring their pets between noon and 3 p.m. to receive treats and shop in any of the pet friendly stores within Scottsdale Quarter. This will also mark the �irst holiday season in which Scottsdale Quarter is celebrating the completion of its grand vision. “We are so excited to have the �inal section of the property completed and to have welcomed so many retailers to the quarter,” Calhoun said. “It’s exciting to bring the

the second to open with Macerich in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Life Time at Biltmore Fashion Park opened its healthy lifestyle facility in March 2020. The new Life Time at Scottsdale Fashion Square will include exclusive programming in dedicated studios for group �itness, cycle, yoga and small group training, a rooftop beach club and bar and other amenities. “We are excited to work with Macerich to bring our Life Time Athletic resort to Fashion Square and serve even more of the Phoenix area with the best wellness

businesses together for the holiday season when we have such good energy.” In addition, guest may notice a QR code outside of the Coca-Cola vending machines scattered throughout Scottsdale Quarter. Coca-Cola has partnered with Scottsdale Quarter to give away 20 $500 prepaid visa gift cards; customers can enter the drawing by scanning the QR code with no purchase necessary. Overall, Calhoun is excited to kick off the

holiday season at the Quarter and to provide a fun experience for all guests who gather there. “Our goal here at Scottsdale Quarter is to create this community gathering space where people can get together and make holiday memories while spending time with friends and family,” she said. “We do these events so that people can enjoy themselves and celebrate.” Information: Scottsdalequarter.com

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Made Here: How Manufacturing is Shaping Arizona’s Future PHX East Valley Thought Leader Forum 3:30-6 p.m. Dec. 9 Hilton Phoenix-Chandler, 2929 W. Frye Road, Chandler More than 1,600 manufacturing companies – from startups to global leaders – are shaping Arizona’s future. Hear about the growth and investment of manufacturing in our region and state, and the value proposition for relocating and expanding manufacturing firms. Then, help honor three of our region’s biggest champions – Steve Chucri, Jack Sellers and Okland Construction – with the PHX East Valley Partnership’s Legacy Awards. Tickets: $800 for a package of 8 or $125 each To register, contact Jessica Hubbard at 480-532-0641 or jhubbard@phxeastvalley.com. The event also will be livestreamed for those who prefer to attend virtually.

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rizona is one of the top five states in the U.S. adding Latino homebuyers in the past 10 years, with nearly 82,000 new homeowners, according to a 2021 study by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. That and other data are part of the annual report “Datos: The State of Arizona’s Hispanic Market,” a compilation of studies put out by the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to highlight the importance of the Hispanic community’s contribution to the state and national economies. Homeowners nationwide will be Latino through 2040. Nationally, Hispanic buying power was $1.9 trillion in 2020, up 87 percent from 2010. Housing is the basis for overall community growth, said Gloria Muñoz, executive director of the Housing Authority of Maricopa County. “We need to rethink housing,” said Muñoz, who discussed the report at an online news conference Friday. “Housing, I tell everyone, is the base. From your home you go to work, you go to a school. At home, you recover when you’re tired.” This is the 25th year for the Datos report, a comprehensive look at general economic growth and disparities in the Grand Canyon State, where the Hispanic population is nearly 32 percent, putting Arizona fourth among states with the highest Latino populations. The report outlines the impact of the state’s second-largest demographic group on education, the economy, employment and environment. Among other statistics, the report shows that Latino students currently make up 46 percent of the K-12 student population in Arizona and represent the majority of the state’s future workforce. The report comes shortly after census data revealed that Latinos are now the largest ethnic group in Phoenix, surpassing whites by less than 1 percentage point. The report highlighted several statis-

tics on the strength of Latino homebuyers, particularly in metro Phoenix. The report said the future of Hispanic home-ownership is the younger population, and Phoenix is among the top 20 metro areas with “the most mortgageready Hispanic millennials.” Hispanics own one in six homes within the Phoenix designated market area, according to a 2020 study by Geoscape Intelligence System that was included in the report. Nationally, Hispanic spending on housing has tripled since 2000 as a percentage of the GDP, to $371 billion, compared with a doubling in spending for the general population. But roadblocks to home ownership remain. Tight mortgage credit, low housing inventory and the effects of the pandemic on employment may stymie home ownership for Latinos going forward. The housing crisis in Arizona will force many Latinos to remain renters, Muñoz said, pointing to the increase in homeownership by investors, who turn the properties into rentals. “It’s important to recognize, if the future buyer is Latino, what are they going to buy?” she asked. “Who can compete with Wall Street? Despite the projections for economic growth, the report noted downsides for Hispanic people, especially women. The odds of bank loan approvals are roughly 60 percent lower for Latinos than for white-owned employer businesses, the report found, and a Latina would have to work 22 months to reach the same income level as their white male counterparts earned in the 12 months of 2019. For Petra Falcon, executive director of Promise Arizona, who also spoke at the news conference, building up the state’s political and economic climate for the Hispanic community is vital to the future of her five children and 10 grandchildren. The first step, she said, is education. “If you give them the tools, then they can do the rest,” Falcon said. “Everybody should have the choice to reach their potential.”

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Museum Store Sunday caps holiday weekend BY ALEX GALLAGHER Progress Staff Writer

useum Store Sunday is slated to return on today, Nov. 28, capping off the busiest shopping weekend across the nation. And Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West has joined over 1,650 museums in the fifth annual event. Museum Store Sunday gives customers a chance to score locally handcrafted relics at the Sue and Robert Karatz Museum Store at Western Spirit. Jeffrey White, the museum store manager, said some items will be marked down by as much as 50 percent. The store will also be participating in Cyber Monday with 25 percent reductions on select styles of wheelhouse socks. Non-museum members also have a chance to take advantage of exclusive savings.

The Sue and Robert Karatz Museum Store at Western Spirit will be participating today in the fifth annual Museum Store Sunday by offering up to 50 percent off select merchandise and several other sales. (Courtesy of Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West)

“Normally, if you’re a member, you receive a small discount, so this is where we open it up to members and non-members to receive the same discount,” said White “Given that we’re a non-profit organization, there are no taxes.” The first 10 customers that spend at least $25 will receive a gift bag. If they spend $50 or more, they will receive an individual membership along with their purchase. Another benefit of shopping at The Sue and Robert Karatz Museum Store at Western Spirit is that most of the items for sale are locally sourced and created by local artisans. “We offer unique gift ideas that are purchased locally and we have a lot of artisans that the big box stores won’t have,” said White. “Since these artisans are not getting their supplies from overseas by getting

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he Act One Youth Theater’s upcoming musical in Scottsdale not only offers some holiday entertainment but has chosen an outdoor venue that will enable the audience to enjoy Arizona’s late fall weather and add a layer of precaution against COVID-19. The theater will present “Snow White and the Prince” behind the Open Arms Church, 4640 N. Granite Reef Road, at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 4 and 1 p.m. Dec. 5. Tickets are available at actoneyouththeater.org. Owner/director Lauri Hunter started the theater for kids 6-18 seven years ago after her daughter graduated from high school and went on to study performing arts in New York.

“My daughter actually got me interested in theater when she was 12. So I volunteered in a multitude of capacities at several adult and children’s theaters in the Valley – including costuming and volunteering on one of the theater boards,” she said. “When she was getting ready to go off to her performing arts school in NY, I didn’t want to leave that world. I also saw a need for a third theater in Scottsdale.” She has persisted with the nonprofit theater despite challenges, last-minute disappointments and a lot of work. “Money has always been a factor,” said Hunter, who volunteers virtually all her time to the theater or its support – including making the costumes and paying for the material she needs. Then again, she added, “My grandma

taught me to sew when I was 12 and I’ve been sewing ever since. I always sewed my daughter’s costumes when she did shows at other theaters. Eventually a few theaters hired me to costume their shows – both adult and children’s theaters.” Then there are challenges that come out of left field – like “losing our venue at the last minute three different times for various reasons in the seven years I’ve been doing this.” “But as they say ‘The show must go on.’ So I reached out to my board and members in my community to ask help us find alternate venues. We’ve always come through and been able to perform as scheduled.” Finding a venue for “Snow White and the Prince” also presented a challenge.

“We used to perform at Phoenix Center for the Arts, but due to COVID, I felt finding a venue outdoors would be safer for the actors and the attendees of our shows,” she said. “Finding an outdoor venue was the hardest. None we could afford. So I reached out to a church I knew about and asked if we could rent the empty space behind their facility.” The kids are excited about the prospects of performing live for the second time this season, Hunter said, after several virtual performances that can be seen on the theater company’s YouTube page. “The kids and their families were extremely happy to be performing live again,” she said.

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Handcrafted ornaments are among the many locally made gifts people can find at the museum’s store. (Courtesy of Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West)

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them locally and that affords us the benefit of having merchandise and not having to wait for something to come off a ship.” Not only does a purchase from the museum store support the museum, but it also supports the local economy. “This is aiding the museum in its operational costs, supporting the local economy, supporting local and indigenous artists and it’s a big continuous cycle of support,” said Western Spirit spokesman Da-

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vid Scholefield. “Another good thing this does is this introduces people to the arts and crafts that are available in the area so when they’re on their next trip out of town they will go look for the artist’s shop.” This sale comes at a perfect time for Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West as it is still celebrating the opening of two exciting exhibits: Light and Legacy: The Art and Techniques of Edward S. Curtis and a collaborative exhibit with Arizona Highways titled “The Art of our Photography.”

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Shoppers who finish early will want to check out the museum’s exhibits, including Edwin Curtis’ photos of Native Americans in the West in the early 1900s. (Progress ﬁle photo)

“With two new exhibits on, people have been buying a memento of these new exhibits,” said Scholefield. “That is why (Jeffrey) has four books on Edward S. Curtis, some of Curtis’ prints and copies of the most recent version of Arizona Highways. When people travel somewhere they will want either a magnet, a t-shirt or a book that memorializes their visit.” However, one of the most special items on the shelves is an autographed copy of “Unpublished Alaska,” a compilation of unreleased prints of the works of Edward S. Curtis that's written and autographed by Coleen Graybill and her husband John Edward Graybill, who is the great-grandson of Curtis. Beyond such rarer items on his shelves, White expects to see strong sales on a plethora of merchandise. “We have so many varied items like hand-painted ornaments made by an artist from Tucson that sell well, copper ornaments that are locally crafted, cowboy

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Hunter designs the sets and sketches out the artwork for the backdrops and “then parents help me build and paint.” Hunter shows no sign of giving up on her passion and hopes one day she can find the money to build a permanent fa-

boot shaped Christmas stockings, as well as our clothing and ironwood tend to sell well,” he said. “There is no singular item that sells better than the others, it’s really the combination of what we have.” Because of this, White has ramped up his efforts and is anxious to open the doors to shoppers on Museum Store Sunday. “This is a big push for us,” he said. “There are over 1,650 museums representing all 50 states that join in on museum store Sunday so we’re trying to carve that out as our niche and make it a unique buying experience for our customers.” Shop till you drop

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cility “so the kids in our community can continue to shine on stage.” "Schools no longer have the money to put on productions for our children,” she said. “I believe theater should be a part of every curriculum as it teaches them to be creative thinkers, team members, and confident public speakers.”

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Want to splurge? Check out these �ine-dining spots BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ Progress Contributor

f you are going to make it a night out, make that night out count. Do it in style. Wear heels. Splurge on a new dress. Pick a place that will blow your mind. Here are a few haunts to �launt your haute couture while enjoying haute cuisine right here in Scottsdale.

Mastro’s Ocean Club Dark fabrics, lively bands, plush décor and elegance drip from every pore of the Kierland Commons icon. The menu is a celebration of fresh seafood and shell�ish as well as elevated comfort classic sides and ultra-high-end imported steak. Each item is more decadent than the next, in the best possible way. mastrosrestaurants.com

Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak Egyptian-born Michael Mina is a magician with �lavors. His team members at Michael Mina Group, which has more than 40 high-end concepts worldwide to date, are artists of atmosphere. And the food and beverage team at his Scottsdale namesake?

Talavera presents its version of paella in a bold, mouth-watering fashion. (Courtesy Talavera)

Dominick’s Steakhouse boasts one of the most opulent bars in Arizona as well as an open-air dining option on the roof, complete with a pool serving as the centerpiece of the space. (Martin Harris Photography)

They are masters of melding both into unforgettable evenings for every single person who dines with them. As with many of the other entries here, the steak offerings will rock your world. However, dig a little deeper into the menu when you have a chance and explore the other delicacies, including the shell�ish platter. Served one of two ways — chilled or broiled — this platter has a taste of all the delicacies the ocean has to offer, 4 ounces of king crab, half a lobster, four shrimp and four oysters. If ordered broiled, the dish is served on a bed of rock salt and accompanied by miso butter. The glass wine is what dreams are made of. scottsdaleprincess.com Dominick’s Steakhouse Dominick’s is the ultra-high end steak concept from Arizona’s own Mastro family. Patriarch Dennis Mastro helped launch true steakhouses in Arizona back in the 1980s before opening the Mastro brands years later with his sons. After selling that brand — including Ocean Club — several years ago, the family put pen to paper on their dream restaurant. Enter Dominick’s, which is named for Dennis’ father and is — like the Mastros themselves — bigger than life. The venue boasts one of the most opulent bars in Ari-

zona as well as an open-air dining option on the roof, complete with a pool serving as the centerpiece of the space. All of the meat on the menu is responsibly sourced, wet-aged for 28 days and hand-cut by the family’s in-house master butcher. dominickssteakhouse.com Talavera The Forbes Four-Star Award-winning Talavera, which boasts �loor-to-ceiling windows and a dramatic �ire that lines the interior of the entire restaurant, is the jewel in the crown of the sophisticated Four Seasons Scottsdale Resort Troon North. The Spanish-in�luenced menus, featuring paella, jamón ibérico and a laundry list of globally inspired tapas, are quickly becoming the stuff of legend. Insider tip: Within Talavera, there is also a small cocktail spot called Gin Bar that specializes in gin tonics, which are far more aromatic and botanically forward than traditional gin and tonics. It is the perfect way to kick off or end an unforgettable evening. Talaverarestaurant.com Roka Akor To really go big, opt for Omakase — loosely translated as “to entrust the chef.” Offered nightly, this personalized tasting menu features exclusive in-house premi-

um, chef-selected ingredients and is meant to showcase the best of Roka Akor’s three kitchens. During the feast, guests will enjoy hot and cold appetizers, premium sushi and sashimi, and items from both the robata grill and tempura kitchen. Entrees are accompanied with a wild mushroom rice hot pot, which is an earthy risotto-like dish, and dinner is topped off with decadent dessert platter. rokaakor.com

HUSH Public House The restaurant is limited to just 40 people at any given time and is dimly lit by design for the optimal intimacy. The dinner menu only features about 20 options at any given time and changes weekly, but expect both whimsical and well-balanced offerings from some of Arizona’s deftest kitchen talent. There are also options for the more adventurous eaters in the group (chicken liver mousse, but in a way you will not expect, for example) and a combination of classic and modern cocktails. hushpublichouse.com The Americano Celebrity chef and Scottsdale resident Scott Conant does not mess around when it comes to food. His �inesse is at its �inest at The Americano. This elevated yet approachable menu serves every taste, from �ine steaks, such as prime and American wagyu beef, to freshly made pasta, organic salads, Italian antipasti, and Mediterranean seafood including Italian crudi. The Americano blends a European style of highly personalized, tableside service with contemporary Italian-inspired dining to create an unmistakable, convivial experience within the heart of North Scottsdale. There is a thoughtfully curated selection of 200 distinct wines from iconic, established and emerging Italian and American labels, including Conant’s private label, SC Wines. theamericanorestaurant.com

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