Swing change showing progress Nov 6, 2009
Aloha from Scottsdale ... com Open, which took place here in Scottsdale ... Although the tournament was in Scottsdale, I hadn't played Grayhawk Golf Club (host of the tournament) that much. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Council votes to keep base salary for manager Nov 5, 2009
John Little, the Scottsdale city manager who was fired earlier this week, had been making $190,000 a year. Fairbanks rejected pay raises in the past two fiscal years. (AZCentral -- News)
Butler does it again in Fall League Nov 4, 2009
The Javelinas' 3-2 triumph over the Scottsdale Scorpions on Tuesday night tied Butler for tops in the league with No. 1 overall Draft pick Stephen Strasburg ... Giants Minor Leaguer Daniel Turpen struck out three over two innings of hitless relief for Scottsdale, which got two hits, including a solo homer, from Diamondbacks prospect Cole Gillespie. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Spring slate includes pair at Miller Park Nov 3, 2009
The Brewers' spring opener is March 4 against the Giants in Scottsdale and the Maryvale Baseball Park opener is two days later, when the Giants visit ... All games begin at 1 p.m. MST unless otherwise noted) Thursday, March 4 at Giants in Scottsdale Friday, March 5 at Athletics in Phoenix Saturday, March 6, split-squad vs. Giants Saturday, March 6, split-squad at Rockies in Tucson Sunday, March 7 vs. Reds Monday, March 8 vs. Mariners Tuesday, March 9, at Cubs in Mesa Wednesday, March 10, at... (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Green-building advocates coming to Phoenix Nov 1, 2009
Werthman said the tours will offer something for everyone, whether they are seeking insights into solar energy-generation techniques at warehouse and distribution centers such as PepsiCo's LEED-certified Gatorade Arizona facility in Tolleson, or alternative residential cooling systems such as the greenery-covered roofs of Optima DCH Development Inc.'s 2009 American Institute of Architects Design Award-winning Optima Camelview Village condominium project in Scottsdale ... North Scottsdale... (AZCentral -- Business)
Travel QA: Streamlined AZ Oct 31, 2009
Travel QA: A streamlined Arizona sampler. Travel QA: A streamlined Arizona sampler. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Arizona tribe opens Las Vegas-style casino Oct 30, 2009
In late March or early April, Wild Horse Pass will be joined by Casino Arizona's 497-room Talking Stick Resort on the Salt River Reservation near Scottsdale. The Tohono O'odham Nation wants to build a 600-room resort and casino on tribal-owned land in Glendale. (AZCentral -- News)
Weekend freeway closures and restrictions Oct 30, 2009
Eastbound Loop 202/32nd Street and Eastbound Loop 202/Center Parkway and Scottsdale Road ... Eastbound Loop 202 also narrowed to three lanes overnight (same hours) between Center Parkway and Scottsdale Road ... Westbound Loop 202/Sky Harbor Boulevard and Westbound Loop 202/Scottsdale Road. (AZCentral -- News)
Rivals highlight Cactus League slate Oct 29, 2009
The next day they'll face the Brewers in their Scottsdale Stadium home opener ... Coming off an encouraging 88-74 finish in 2009, which was good for third in the NL West, San Francisco confronts its first division foe when Colorado comes to Scottsdale on March 5 ... The archrival Dodgers will make their lone Scottsdale Stadium appearance on Mon. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Retailers flock to Valley, but economy could keep sales away Oct 27, 2009
During opening celebrations for the new wing at Scottsdale Fashion Square, Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane touted the center s draw ... Studies conducted by the Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau show that shopping is a top pastime for tourists ... And because of Scottsdale Fashion Square s proximity to Old Town and the quantity and caliber of its stores, the center is a huge draw, said CVB spokeswoman Rachel Pearson. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
AFL strikeouts to benefit Niekro Foundation Oct 27, 2009
"I want to get as tied into Major League Baseball as I can," said Natalie Niekro, Joe's daughter, the president of the Foundation and a resident of Scottsdale, Ariz. "What can I do to incorporate all of the teams in the quickest way possible? I know the Fall League represents all of the teams. I contacted [AFL executive director] Steve Cobb. At first, he was a little apprehensive. As soon as I sent him the idea, he called me within minutes and said he'd love to be involved.". (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Hotels struggle as travel slump continues Oct 26, 2009
The Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort had a 24-hour sale with 40 percent off rooms into April. Those deals have ended, with more likely coming. (AZCentral -- Business)
Mayleen Ramey To Host Tennis Channel Travel Series Oct 24, 2009
During upcoming episodes, Ramey will visit on and off the court facilities in Scottsdale, Ariz. Newport, R.I.; Vancouver, Canada; and Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Multichannel News)
Maine Lobster Chef of the Year 2009 Crowned Oct 24, 2009
During summer breaks, he worked at Spruce Point Inn in Boothbay Harbor and completed an externship at The Phoenician Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mackenzie graduated from CIA with an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts, and moved to Clearwater Beach, Florida to work at The Sandpearl Resort. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Long lines as Microsoft opens store Oct 23, 2009
SCOTTSDALE: The idea that hundreds of people would line up outside anything to do with Microsoft would have been far-fetched only a few years ago -- but on Thursday that's what happened when the software giant opened its first retail store in Scottsdale, Arizona ... The Scottsdale store is the first of a planned chain of Microsoft-branded stores, aiming to match rival Apple Inc's successful foray into retailing. (India Times)
Stress-free Thanksgiving getaways Oct 23, 2009
Where: Scottsdale, Ariz. Why: Because this beautiful resort, set high in the Sonoran Desert, is currently offering a third-night-free deal that extends over Thanksgiving weekend. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Most bizarre spa treatments Oct 23, 2009
The Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, Ariz. offers a massage with warmed golf balls designed especially for tired golfers. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Big list of events Oct 23, 2009
Horizon High School, 5601 E. Greenway Road, Scottsdale ... Scottsdale First Assembly Dream Center, 28700 N. Pima Road ... Theater 168, 7117 E. McDowell Road, Scottsdale. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
LSI acquires Colorado back center Oct 22, 2009
LSI opened its first surgery center in Tampa in March 2005 and added a 35,000-square-foot center in Scottsdale, Ariz. in January. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Big Fall deals Oct 21, 2009
The deal: Staycation at W Scottsdale. W Scottsdale has a deal for Arizona residents: Pay from $199 a night and get a room, drinks for four and VIP access to bars ... The Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North is offering a variety of fall packages. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Top picks for big-value, buzz-worthy vacations Oct 21, 2009
Hit the exceptional 36 holes at the Sonoran Desert's Four Seasons Scottsdale at Troon North, where weeknight room rates are down to $150 in early September half the high-season rate and the third night is free through December (480-515-5700; fourseasons. com/scottsdale). (MSNBC -- Travel)
SRP rewriting rules for travel expenses following review Oct 16, 2009
District 7 (Scottsdale): Keith Woods. District 8 (Guadalupe, Chandler). (AZCentral -- Business)
Spending by SRP leaders on travel, dinners spurs concern Oct 15, 2009
"Hosting a reception with people from the Bureau of Reclamation and other decision makers around the country, it is important for us to have these dinners," said board member Keith Woods, whose district mostly covers Scottsdale ... District 7 (Scottsdale): Keith Woods. (AZCentral -- News)
Frontier Airlines parent Republic launches Hawaii joint venture with Mesa Air Oct 15, 2009
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Veal's rotation transition starts in Arizona Oct 15, 2009
PITTSBURGH -- The Arizona Fall League kicked off on Tuesday, with the Pirates having sent organizational prospects to play for the Scottsdale Scorpions ... Veal will also use the six weeks in Scottsdale to continue the delivery work that he and pitching coach Joe Kerrigan targeted in the second half of the season. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Nogales: The real thing Oct 14, 2009
His last place of residence was Scottsdale ... We dont have the kind of tax base that Scottsdale has. (Nogales International, AZ)
Men's Golf Has Career Day In Scottsdale Oct 14, 2009
Senior Braxton Marquez and junior each posted a career-low round Saturday after an interteam competition at the par-72 Gainey Ranch Golf Course in Scottsdale. Kennegard collected an eagle, 10 birdies and eight pars en route to a 12-under par 60 and a two-stroke victory over his teammates. (Thesundevils.com)
2% bed-tax hike considered to raise $5.5 mil in 1st year Oct 10, 2009
Scottsdale is considering a 2 percent increase in its bed tax that would raise an additional $5 ... On Tuesday, the Scottsdale City Council will review a proposal to put the bed-tax increase on the city's March ballot ... The Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau and Scottsdale Tourism Development Commission have recommended increasing the bed tax from 3 to 5 percent. (AZCentral -- News)
Fed moves closer to global push for tourism Oct 9, 2009
Mike Surguine, general manager of Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort nd chairman of the Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau, said a 10- or 12-night stay in the summer is not uncommon for visitors from Germany. The average overseas visitor spends $4,500 per visit to the United States, according to the travel association. (AZCentral -- Business)
Surprise looking to tennis star to boost its premier event Oct 8, 2009
Surprise has the potential to be the place for professional tennis in the Valley, as long as it continues to attract big names like Agassi and heavily promote its offerings, said Rick Bontrager, the former tennis director of the Fairmont Scottsdale ... What could help Surprise surpass Scottsdale is building an entertainment center within its complex. (AZCentral -- News)
Machu Picchu Tops Threatened Landmarks List Oct 7, 2009
and Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Ariz. Anne Maley, interim CEO of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, which operates both sites, said she could not comment on their inclusion on the watch list. (KSBW 8, CA)
Pros assist 3 Phoenix women in job search during the downturn Oct 4, 2009
The Arizona Republic put her in contact with Martha Rockwell, a licensed career counselor and certified resume writer, who owns A+ Resumes and Career Coaching in Scottsdale ... She has also enrolled at Scottsdale Community College, majoring in mass communications with a minor in journalism and plans to transfer to ASU.. (AZCentral -- Business)
Arizona's scariest haunted houses Oct 2, 2009
Arizona's Original Scream Park, 8823 E. McDowell Road, Scottsdale ... Chris Birkett's Haunted Graveyard, 8414 E. Valley Vista Drive, Scottsdale. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Loose Facts in Health Horror Stories Oct 1, 2009
She and her husband took out a second mortgage on their Waterdown, Ontario, home and made other sacrifices to cover the nearly $100,000 in medical and travel bills from her visits to the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz. In that respect, she was much like the 40 million or so Americans who have no health insurance and are only one hospital bill away from financial peril. (Newsmax)
High-end prostitution ring operated at top local resorts Sep 30, 2009
Those locations include top Valley resorts including the Ritz-Carlton, hotels in Scottsdale and Phoenix, the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, the Phoenician, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, the Hotel Valley Ho and the Wigwam Resort. Phoenix Police busted up the Desert Divas protitution rings in 2008. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
3 great travel deals Sep 26, 2009
3 travel deals: Alaska, Sedona, Scottsdale ... 3 travel deals: Alaska, Sedona, Scottsdale ... Fall savings at Four Seasons Troon North, Scottsdale. (AZCentral -- Travel)
'POLITICAL SLUSH FUNDS': The Last Loophole Sep 26, 2009
In the past three years, Boehner has travelled to Palm Springs, CA; Boca Raton, FL; and Scottsdale, AZ to raise money for his PAC. (ABC News). That was the case this summer for two powerful members of Congress, House Republican Minority leader John Boehner of Ohio and Republican Sen. (ABC News)
Hotel owners could just walk Sep 25, 2009
Owners of financially troubled Scottsdale-area hotels may choose to do what upside-down homeowners have been doing for the past few years: mailing their keys back to lenders and walking away from the property ... Too many limited-service hotels and the addition of high-end rooms at the W Scottsdale Hotel and Intercontinental Montelucia Resort in Paradise Valley have increased room supply at a time when demand has plunged, Murney said ... Scottsdale hotel revenue was off 30 percent for the first... (AZCentral -- Business)
Experts' plans » Sep 24, 2009
For the home dates in Phoenix, we're going to borrow the NHL's outdoor ice-making machine and play either in downtown or Scottsdale near those nice resorts. We're going to move Nashville to the Eastern Conference just because we can. (ESPN -- NHL)
Scottsdale reports budget surplus of $6.6 million Sep 23, 2009
Scottsdale reports budget surplus of $6 ... Scottsdale reports budget surplus of $6 ... After months of talk about layoffs, budget cuts and the economic recession, Scottsdale is getting some good financial news. (AZCentral -- Business)
Tourism players come out in force against AIG effect Sep 23, 2009
Rachel Sacco, president and CEO of the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, said that is because visitors comprise a significant portion of an eatery s business ... The Scottsdale CVB estimates its member properties have lost about $100 million in canceled group business this year ... Others in attendance included Arizona Tourism Director Sherry Henry; Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane; Phoenix City Council members Peggy Neely and Bill Gates; Tempe City Councilman Ben Arredondo; Greater Phoenix CVB... (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Noftsger Hill Inn was a school in Globe. Sep 18, 2009
Scottsdale Historical Museum, formerly Scottsdale Grammar School, built in 1909 ... 7333 E. Scottsdale Mall. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Tribes united against mines Sep 17, 2009
"I think we have good reason to ignore corporate America, the mining companies," said Manny Pino, a member of Acoma Pueblo in New Mexico who teaches American Indian studies at Scottsdale Community College. The simple fear of environmental, groundwater and air contamination was enough to prompt the Havasupai tribe to issue one of the earliest bans against uranium mining among Arizona tribes. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Airline passengers changing to avoid fees Sep 14, 2009
Melissa Rein, a public-relations director who lives in Scottsdale, unapologetically puts herself in that category. She used to check her overstuffed, wheeled garment bag but carried it on a US Airways flight to San Francisco in July to save the $15 or $20 that US Airways would have charged each way to check it. (AZCentral -- News)
Man charged with bilking Steve Miller band Sep 13, 2009
Green appeared in Natrona County Circuit Court on Thursday, when a judge ruled enough evidence exists for the Scottsdale, Ariz ... He was convicted in 2007 of running an illegal money-making scheme while selling used cars in Scottsdale. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Newcomer Marson may become fixture Sep 11, 2009
While attending Coronado High School in Scottsdale, Ariz. Marson spent just as much time on a football field as he did a baseball diamond. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Alice P. Metz Sep 11, 2009
A celebration of Alice s life will be held at Scottsdale Christian Church, 7934 E. Oak St., Scottsdale AZ 85257, at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 7, 2009 ... Messenger Mortuary in Scottsdale, Ariz. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Wrangler girls win again in swim action Sep 10, 2009
Senior Kellsi Olsen and sophomore Tori Wickham won both of their individual events last week at Bourgade High School in leading the girls to 109 points ahead of second-place Bourgade (106) and Scottsdale Christian Academy ... In the boys competition, where Wickenburg (65 points) finished behind Scottsdale Christian (97) and Bourgade (96), three Wranglers won individual events and the 400 freestyle relay team also won. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Nurses union targets AZ after past failures Sep 5, 2009
The group s founding convention is set for Dec. 7-8 at the Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains, with organizers encouraging local nurses to attend. Ann Converso, president of United American Nurses, said Arizona has been a difficult state to organize nurses. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Your Travels: Mother-daughter Nepal trek Sep 3, 2009
Charlene Reznek, of Scottsdale, and her daughters went trekking in Nepal. This area is above Namche Bazaar, with Mount Everest in the background. (AZCentral -- Travel)
• COLUMN: Changes, for better or worse, coming to SWAC Sep 2, 2009
Dec. 29 Madison Area (Scottsdale, Ariz. TBA. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Does Arizona have an image problem? Aug 31, 2009
Just a week earlier, a former Scottsdale resident stood outside Obama's health-care town-hall meeting in Portsmouth, N.H., carrying a sign recalling the words of Thomas Jefferson: "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.". For days, CNN and other cable-news channels played and replayed video clips of Broughton posted on YouTube. (AZCentral -- News)
• Eagles stumble, still win invite Aug 30, 2009
this weekend for the Yavapai Invitational, where Friday the Golden Eagles will face Mesa Community College and Scottsdale Community College, both of Arizona. Saturday will feature seeded pool play, akin to the Outback Invitational. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Scottsdale resorts say they'll match room rates Aug 28, 2009
Scottsdale's tourism bureau is pushing to lure business meetings back to its resorts by matching room rates at most U.S. destinations. With hotel revenue off 30 percent through June, the Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau announced a room rate-challenge at its quarterly meeting Tuesday to convince corporate planners that Scottsdale is affordable and a good value ... Scottsdale tourism leaders, like their counterparts elsewhere, are retooling their marketing and aggressively pursuing... (AZCentral -- Business)
Community takes steps in support of Bashas' Aug 28, 2009
Members include home-builder Ed Robson, former Arizona Gov. Rose Mofford, attorney Dan Cracchiolo and Scottsdale developer Jerry Bisgrove. The group plans to run a series of full-page newspaper ads and distribute tens of thousands of bumper stickers and campaign buttons that proclaim: "I support Bashas'." The group also printed 10,000 T-shirts for Bashas' employees. (AZCentral -- Business)
Gaylord flashes caution signs on Mesa project Aug 27, 2009
It's part of 5 square miles of GM land purchased in 2006 by DMB Associates of Scottsdale, which plans to turn the tract into a dense mixed-use urban center over coming decades. DMB believes Gaylord is a key component of that plan, a venue designed to attract well-heeled business travelers who might buy into the Gateway area's economic potential. (AZCentral -- Business)
Pink Pony ends 61-year run Aug 27, 2009
Long-time Scottsdale restaurant has closed its doors. The iconic restaurant in the heart of Old Town, 3831 N. Scottsdale Road, was a draw for athletes, broadcasters and tourists with a menu of steaks and home-cooked food ... The Pink Pony was owned by longtime Scottsdale businessman Charlie Briley, who died in 2002 after which his wife, Gwen, continued the restaurant s tradition. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Report: Loss of Cubs would be devastating to Mesa, state Aug 27, 2009
He said 34 percent of fans stay in Mesa, 24 percent in Scottsdale and 18 percent in Phoenix. The latest study by The Maguire Co., dated June 22, was released Wednesday as Mesa Mayor Scott Smith readies a delegation that will travel to Chicago in September. (AZCentral -- News)
Americans to tap brakes on Labor Day travel Aug 27, 2009
In Scottsdale, Arizona, handyman and artist Bill Kurasz said the poor economy had cramped his travel plans. I travel a lot, but I've had to cut that out this year, said Kurasz, 61. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Best hotels for families Aug 27, 2009
Resort restaurants are recruiting big-name chefs, including Jean-Georges Vongerichten at The Phoenician, in Scottsdale, and Iron Chefs Cat Cora at Disney Worlds Boardwalk Inn and Resort, to meet the demanding standards of sophisticated travelers. Childrens menus are evolving, too: the Four Seasons George V in Paris, for example, offers kid-friendly options with a Parisian accent kids will never whine for toaster waffles after theyve said bonjour to sugared crepes. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Four great deals for Labor Day getaways Aug 25, 2009
The new $335 million InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz. is offering a $95 per night special. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Program helps offenders learn curfew laws Aug 23, 2009
Although municipalities like Gilbert, Buckeye, Glendale and Scottsdale have local diversion programs, some municipalities shifted away from trying juvenile offenses in the late 1990s because of budget constraints, Groenewold said. That's around the time Maricopa County started its own juvenile diversion program. (AZCentral -- News)
8/21-9/20: 'Ugly Duckling' Aug 21, 2009
Where: Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Admission: $12-$15. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Travelzoo Publishes Top Labor Day and Late Summer Travel and Entertainment Bargains Aug 21, 2009
Labor Day Luxury: The new $335 million InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz. is offering a $95 per night special. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Traffic restricted near zoo, garden Aug 18, 2009
The parkway is a popular route for motorists traveling between Scottsdale and Phoenix. Entrances to the zoo and the garden are along the roadway. (AZCentral -- News)
