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Only one adult gets to be the Easter Parade bunny

AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS BY COTY DOLORES MIRANDA AFN Contributor

he 41st annual Ahwatukee Kiwanis Easter Parade steps off Saturday with one Easter bunny – and only one. Limiting the parade to one adult-sized Easter bunny is a policy that the sponsoring Kiwanis Club of Ahwatukee is firm on – as one costumed adult discovered a few years back. “About three years ago, when Vision Community Management became the grand sponsor, they supplied the Official Easter Bunny. That was the year that we had an intimate conversation with an unofficial Easter bunny, who then left her float for other pursuits,” laughed

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Mike Schmitt, Easter Parade Boss and longtime Kiwanian. Schmitt originated the term “Official Easter Bunny” in 2012 after it became a sponsored position. And then the unthinkable happened that year: seven full-size bunnies appeared on the scene – enough to make the Official Easter Bunny nearly hopping mad. To ensure against another proliferation of faux rabbits, the parade entry form now warns: “The ‘Official Easter Bunny’ is a parade sponsor, so no other adult-sized Easter bunny costumes, please.”

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Keeping tradition, only one adult bunny will be allowed to march in the Ahwatukee Kiwanis Easter Parade when it rolls out for the 41st consecutive year on Saturday,

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“It’s very interesting,” said Ahwatukee Realtor Bonny Holland, who specializes in luxury homes and was the agent who sold two of the million-plus homes last month. “It’s good to see and exciting to see those numbers,” she added. Realtor Pam Eagan, who represents the seller of the latest $6.5 million Ahwatukee house to hit the market, thinks several factors are at play. “The older the subdivision, the more valuable it gets as years go on,” said Eagan, who has been selling homes in the community for 33 of the 36 years she has lived in Ahwatukee. Couple that with extensive remodeling

undertaken at some of these luxury homes, sellers think now is the time to act before rising mortgage interest rates get too high for buyers looking to move up. “So now these homes look like new and they’re in an old prime location like Ahwatukee,” she said. Since 2000, only 17 homes in Ahwatukee have sold for more than $2 million – and most of those sales were before 2010. Only three deals worth more than $2 million have closed since 2011, according to Holland and Mike Orr, a former Arizona State University housing market analyst whose Cromford

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Cecily Dunham and her son Logan hold the roller coaster project that a Kyrene school bus driver said was too big to take aboard. Logan, who worked on the project with eight classmates, walked home three miles from Akimel A-al Middle School because the driver wouldn’t let him aboard with it.

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Her call went to voice mail. Dunham said that the other classmates who had worked with Logan to build the roller coaster didn’t want it. “So, my son decided to take it,” she said. “He can be a little pack rat.” Although he was “upset and tired” that afternoon, Logan went to school the next day. Akimel principal Stephanie Phillips called Dunham the next morning to see if Logan was okay and told her the unidentified bus driver’s handling of the situation was a matter for the Kyrene School District’s transportation department. That still left Dunham unable to understand why the driver never told Logan to go to the main office – and why the driver considered the roller coaster too big to be on board. “What about kids in band who bring a tuba on the bus?” Dunham wondered. “I understand that a lot of the problem falls on the Kyrene School transportation department and not on the school directly,” Dunham said, adding she hoped district officials will “change the protocol so that this does not happen again. “I understand that this cannot be

resolved overnight, but Principal Phillips is working to ensure that this does not happen again,” she added. District spokeswoman Nancy Dudenhoefer said steps were being taken immediately and that bus drivers would be retrained on how to handle students who try to board with large objects. She said the roller coaster would have had to occupy a seat and the bus was full. “It was not possible to accommodate the large project and still safely seat all the riders. However, the driver should have informed the school’s front office or the dispatch office giving the school the opportunity to determine with the parent the appropriate method for getting the project home,” she said, adding: “The driver made an error by not instructing the student to go to school office and work with staff and parent on transportation and by not informing dispatch regarding the student not getting on the bus.” She also said the driver would be disciplined. “When personnel make errors in judgment,” she said, “appropriate disciplinary actions are taken but not disclosed publicly.” “We are very sorry the student was not given the appropriate direction to return to the school office,” Dudenhoefer added.

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hwatukee residents who have been waiting for the courts or federal administrators to do something about the noise from commercial airliners leaving and heading to Sky Harbor International Airport apparently will have to wait longer. A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., finally heard oral arguments in the City of Phoenix’s lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration but gave no indication when it might rule on the two-and-ahalf-year-old case. And the FAA has yet to respond to a new federal law requiring it to review the kind of flight path changes it made for Sky Harbor flights that created the problem for some Ahwatukee residents in the fall of 2014. Even Arizona’s two U.S. senators are frustrated. Sen. John McCain and Sen. Jeff Flake last week sent a joint letter to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta

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s work crews continue to straighten out problems involving the interim Pecos Road, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced it will hold a public hearing next month on a permit needed for the South Mountain Freeway. The hearing – 6-9 p.m. May 9 at the Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley, Gila River Branch-Komatke, 5047 West Pecos Road, Laveen – won’t slow down construction, the Arizona Department of Transportation said in a release last week. “The project remains on track for completion in late 2019,” ADOT said, adding its “project team will move forward with other construction while the May 9 hearing is pending.” Any work occurring in a designated waterway that falls under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental

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Kid-size bunnies or bunny-ears headbands or hats are welcome. Just leave the adult-size Easter bunny costume at home so the official hare – sponsored again this year by Vision Community Management – can shine in pink-tinged ears and fuzzy whiteness, shaking paws with parade goers and posing for cellphone selfies. As the parade’s grand sponsor for the fifth year, Ahwatukee-based Vision Community Management, which manages HOA communities, is the caretaker of the Official Easter Bunny. According to Vision Community Management’s CEO, Darin Fisher, being the big bunny is both an honor and an uncomfortable experience. With warm-to-hot temperatures on parade day, former bunnies said, the plush head-to-toe suit can become a challenge.

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So Fisher had an idea. “It can be very warm in that costume,” agreed Fisher. “While we had previously rented the bunny suit and other characters featured on our floats each year, we finally purchased our own. “The new suit has secret areas inside to hold ice packs as well as cleverly disguised venting solutions,” he explained. “And we have been very careful to never allow parade watchers, particularly the kids, to see the Easter bunny unmasked or lifting up the head to cool down and hydrate.” Tempe-based Brewer’s Air Conditioning & Heating was a long-time parade sponsor beginning in 1982, when it was owned by Ahwatukee resident Jerry Brewer. When it was sold, new owners Dale Falk and Tim Riley, a Kiwanis of Ahwatukee member, kept the tradition alive. Falk has since retired from the company. The Official Easter Bunny costume was occupied various years by Brewer, Riley, employees and even Riley’s daughters. “I did the suit two or three years out of the last 15,” said Riley. “Jerry used to be the bunny when I first started but then he let employees and their children do the honor. My daughters did it once as well.” Those who have shared the honor of striding the mile north on 48th Street as the Official Easter Bunny for the Kiwanis Easter Parade recall the joy on the faces of

children and adults. “Our bunny doesn’t remain seated on the float, instead opting to work the crowd, pose for pictures and light up as many faces as possible,” said Fisher, Fisher’s business is heavily involved in community activities, and he is a founding director of the Ahwatukee Chamber Community Foundation. Riley said photo ops are a fun part of the bunny gig. “I did several photo ops at different times, and that was always a pleasure. You’d be surprised to see how many adults wanted their photo with the bunny more so than the kids!” recalled Riley. “They were all wonderful experiences to see the looks on kids’ faces.”

Spring Fling caps the march

Heading the post-parade Spring Fling for the 15th year is Kiwanis Club member Andi Pettyjohn. “The Spring Fling Carnival and Craft Fair seems to get bigger and better every year. This is the 17th year that the Kiwanis Club of Ahwatukee has sponsored the Easter Parade and Spring Fling,” she said. Open to 5 p.m., it offers entertainment for kids and adults. Entry is free but carnival rides, the Easter Egg Hunt and food and drinks require the purchase of tickets. “The event is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club and takes months of planning and organization,” Pettyjohn said, adding: “A very popular event with Ahwatukee families, it’s so much fun to see so many community members gather together for an afternoon of fun.” The egg hunts comprise more than 30 pounds of candy encased in plastic eggs and are held throughout the day, as carnival rides and games keep youngsters happy. Up to 60 local merchants, crafters, food and drink booths and live onstage entertainment keep adults amused. The Kiwanis Easter Parade and the Spring Fling are organized by the 27-member Kiwanis Club of Ahwatukee with proceeds earmarked for community and Kiwanis charities. Local Key Clubs from Desert Vista and Mountain Pointe High Schools assist with the Spring Fling. -Info: AhwatukeeEasterParade. com.

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Montgomery urges Ducey to veto forfeiture law changes BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

aricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery is asking Gov. Doug Ducey to veto legislation to make it more difficult for him and other prosecutors to seize property unless changes are made in the measure. And the governor said he is listening. Montgomery told Capitol Media Services last week he does not believe it is necessary to change the law so that a judge would have to find there is “clear and convincing evidence’’ that the cash or property a prosecutor wants to take is linked to a crime before it must be forfeited to the state. He said the entire controversy has been “generated by groups on the right who have also used it for fundraising.’’ The county attorney said there’s nothing wrong with the current “preponderance of the evidence’’ standard, even though that is far easier to prove. Some proponents of the change said the higher standard is appropriate, especially as there is no requirement of

prosecutors to actually charge anyone with a crime. “That’s usually from very narrow minds who couldn’t understand that the entire focus of a process like this is on the property, not the person,’’ Montgomery said. Montgomery did not name names. But the legislation was supported by a broad spectrum of groups, ranging from the American Civil Liberties Union to the Free Enterprise Club, the Institute for Justice, the Goldwater Institute and Americans for Prosperity. Montgomery insisted the real reason he wants a veto is because HB 2477 would give each county’s board of supervisors the power to approve or veto how the proceeds are spent and because supervisors could hire another attorney to advise them on how the elected county attorney should be spending the cash. Rep. Eddie Farnsworth, R-Gilbert, who crafted the legislation, rejected Montgomery’s contention. “If you’re going to have a board that has oversight, it makes absolutely no sense that the person they have oversight of gets to choose who’s going to give

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Despondent Bowie apologizes to constituents over voucher bill passage AFN NEWS STAFF

hwatukee’s two legislators were on opposite ends of the debate over Arizona’s universal voucher plan approved last week – and the one on the losing side on Monday apologized to his constituents for its passage. Republican state Rep. Jill Norgaard cast her vote in favor of the bill, which got the bare minimum 31 votes it needed to passage in the state House, while Democrat Sen. Sean Bowie’s vote against it still couldn’t stop it from getting the minimum 16 votes it needed for Senate approval. Bowie said that after the vote on Thursday, April 6, “I honestly questioned whether politics was worth it anymore.” Noting he opposed expansion of Arizona’s voucher system, he said, “The premise – that public dollars would be used to fund private education, with far less oversight and accountability than public schools, with the dollars largely going to high income households – struck me as troublesome.” “After all we’ve achieved over the years, and all the work we’ve put in to get here,

if we can’t stop the bills that mean the most to us, what’s next? And is it worth the fight and the sacrifice?” he wrote in his weekly letter to constituents. “I’m still questioning it as I type this,” Bowie continued. “I love my job, love representing my district, and love working on good public policy that helps our state. At the same time, when you put your heart and soul into something every single day, and worked really, really hard to get here, defeat hurts. A lot. “To everyone who followed the vote on Thursday, I’m sorry we let you down. I’m sorry we couldn’t round up the votes to defeat the bill. I’m sorry we didn’t win enough seats in the election last year to prevent bills like this from passing.” Norgaard said she felt a compromise amendment crafted by state Sen. Bob Worsely eased her concerns. “District 18 has fantastic teachers in district public, district charter, online and private schools,” she said, adding: “I find it unlikely that there will be a mass exodus from our district schools in that our students’ needs are being met there...To assert that the public district and charter schools in LD18 are going to

be decimated is not a real fear.” Meanwhile, an architect of the measure was already looking last week to undermine the key provision of the compromise that secured the votes for the programs expansion. In a message to financial supporters late Thursday, Darcy Olsen, chief executive officer of the Goldwater Institute, said those who want to give more state money so parents can send their children to private and parochial schools should not be dismayed about the enrollment cap of about 30,000 that is in the final version of the bill. “We will get it lifted,’’ Olsen said. Olsen didn’t even wait until Gov. Doug Ducey had penned his approval hours later to the delicately crafted deal, a deal in which the Goldwater Institute participated. The comments angered Sen. Bob Worsley, R-Mesa, who brought all the interests together and corralled the votes. “I just think it’s deplorable that she would put that in print,’’ he told Capitol Media Services. And Worsley said what’s worse is that Olsen was involved in the talks.

“She was negotiating in bad faith with us if that was her intention,’’ he said. Olsen was not available to comment. In her place, Goldwater President Victor Riches told Capitol Media Services that her message, meant for long-time donors, should not be taken as a vow to start working to remove the caps – at least not yet. “It was probably not very artfully worded, I would say,’’ Riches said. But Riches, who acknowledged Goldwater’s role in the final deal, would not commit to waiting that full six years the deal limits enrollment before trying to get the cap removed. “We’re not interested in making any changes right now,’’ he said, adding that he could foresee a scenario where waiting makes no sense. “Let’s just say the present cap is hit and there is 20,000 people on the equivalent of a wait list,’’ he said. “Would we want to reevaluate that? Yes.’’ Worsley said that is directly contrary to the whole purpose of cap, which would be about 30,000 by the 2022See

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Arizona has had vouchers since 2011 when lawmakers agreed to give money to parents of students with special needs who say their youngsters cannot get their needs met in public schools. Since then there has been incremental expansion to cover children on Indian reservations, students in schools rated D and F and foster care children. All along, there have been caps, currently about 5,000 students a year, though only about 3,800 have enrolled. Those caps, however, had been set to self-destruct after 2019. Sen. Debbie Lesko, R-Peoria, sought to remove all those limits on who was eligible, entitling 1.1 million students in Arizona to a state-funded voucher, formally known as an “empowerment scholarship account,’’ to attend a private or parochial school. That proved unpalatable to a majority of lawmakers. The new law Worsley shepherded through the legislature on Thursday phases out all of the restrictions between now and 20201 on who can seek a voucher. On paper, that would make all public school students eligible for a voucher. But under the deal, the caps would remain, though they would increase slowly to about 30,000 by the 20222023 school year.

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Although Orr admitted “homes priced at more than $6 million are extremely unusual for Ahwatukee,” he isn’t ready to declare a seismic shift in the local luxury market. “I would say that home sales over $1 million in Ahwatukee are very strong but not exceptional,” Orr said. “The 2016 market was unusually weak and the first half of 2015 was similar to what we are currently experiencing. However, I would say that pricing for the luxury market is not very strong and has gone slightly backwards since summer of 2015. “I am not convinced there is anything unusual going on in the Ahwatukee highend market, when you look at closed sales, rather than owner aspirations,” he added. “It is fair to say there has been a big improvement since the spring of 2016 back to the levels of the spring of 2015.” Valley-wide, while luxury homes are selling better than they have in 10 years, “pricing is rather weak and has not regained its peak of summer 2015,” Orr said. “The only exception would be Arcadia, which has remained extremely popular,” he added. “However, even there, pricing has stabilized since last summer. The market below $500,000 is much stronger than the luxury home market

and is appreciating much faster.” Nevertheless, local real estate agents are bracing for a parade of sports celebrities and newly minted tech millionaires coming into Ahwatukee to check out some of the modern-day palaces that are for sale.

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Realtor Jennifer Parks thinks her client’s 9,100-square-foot home on South Canyon Drive might catch the eye of a hoops star because the house includes a basketball half-court with a floor installed by the same company that installed the floor at the Phoenix Suns’ court at Talking Stick Resort Arena in downtown Phoenix. Located right off the court is an exercise room stocked with the latest and some of the most expensive exercise and body-building machines on the market. Situated on a hill with part of the South Mountain Preserve as its backyard, the Canyon Reserve home’s Tuscan design gives it a look of what Parks called “a Harry Potter castle.” But then, a visitor sees accoutrements that the young wizard never dreamed of – including an extra-wide, commercialgrade Sub Zero refrigerator/freezer, two fully equipped laundry rooms, three dishwashers, Wolf stainless steel kitchen appliances, app-driven floor-to-ceiling glass patio doors and gravity-edge swimming pool near a huge stone spa. The home also sports some unusual decorative accents: Bricks from an old Paris street were used to make the See

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It will ‘blow your mind’

Its original sales price represents just the cost of the addition that was put two years ago onto the home Eagan is selling for $6.5 million on South Equestrian Trail. At just under 8,000 square feet, the contemporary home was designed by architect Ian Baldinger and built in 1995, but completely remodeled with a $2.5 million addition two years ago. That addition includes an 18-footby-36-foot “celebration room” with retractable walls and a full bar that Eagan said “will blow your mind.” Eagan describes the home as a “beautiful artistic creation,” partly because of its extensive use of copper, glass, Jerusalem stone, imported custom

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artwork and custom wall coverings. Its 30-by-25-foot master bedroom is next to a woman’s walk-in closet that is 18 feet long and 23 feet wide – and enough room to store 360 pairs of shoes. One room measuring 20 feet by 15 feet is reserved just for crystal and china that can be stored in 30 built-in cabinets. Attached to a 68-cabinet prep room, the gourmet kitchen offers 18 feet of counter space. And for anyone who can tear themselves away from the wine cellar with tasting room, there’s always outside, where they can find a children’s playground, beachentry pool, a basketball court, multiple patios and even a domed-roof gardener’s retreat. The house’s direct competitor in Ahwatukee is a 14,124-square-foot home on South Honah Lee Court. “These are the first listings I have ever seen over $5 million in Ahwatukee,” Orr said. “Quite odd they should come close together, which is a problem for the sellers since they will compete with each other for the extremely scarce buyers with this kind of budget. “Very high-end luxury homes are extremely individual and unusual and are often worth a lot more to the current owner than to any prospective buyer, who probably has very specific and different tastes,” he added. Nevertheless, Eagan is optimistic, saying the tech millionaires in their 40s are itching to settle down and hoping they’ll be attracted to “Ahwatukee’s work of art in the desert.”

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This home on South Equestrian Trail is one of two in Ahwatukee on the market for $6.5 million. The 7,900-square-foot house had a $2.5 million addition put on it two years ago.

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Easter Parade boss Mike Schmitt marks 25 years BY COTY DOLORES MIRANDA AFN Contributor

hen Mike Schmitt began his tenure as the Ahwatukee Kiwanis Easter Parade Boss, the parade had a plethora of horses, with categories for solo riders and horse groups. As he readies for this year’s 41st Annual Easter Parade on Saturday, April 15, he has fewer equines, but the marching bands, Girl Scouts, floats and fancy motor vehicles are lining up to mosey along for a mile down to 48th Street from Warner Road north to just shy of Elliot Road. This year, Schmitt marks his 25th year as parade boss. Even with the milestone noted by fellow Kiwanians, Schmitt remains humble. Only reluctantly does he recall his incalculable hours of community service to ensure Ahwatukee children and adults are treated to the only parade in town. Not only does he rise at dawn on parade day, but he and his wife of 49 years, Bonnie, commandeer their kitchen countertops for weeks prior as they lay out index cards with each entry, arranging and rearranging them until they create the perfect lineup. And that isn’t as easy as it might seem. “It’s a bit of an art,” he said, describing how they lay out all eight parade categories, from marching band to color guard, floats to antique vehicles and the one that often brings surprises – “other.” After stacking the eight types of entries, the Schmitts begin the placement process. “Some units have to be a little early, like the fire department truck, obviously. But as you can imagine, everyone wants to be first,” said Schmitt. “We try to get the kids and dogs in as soon as possible.” Then there’s the finessing – where to put a dance group that carries its own music so it won’t interfere with a high school marching band and its parade presentation. And, yes, there remain considerations about who follows the horses. Both the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse and the Wells Fargo horse-drawn stagecoach have volunteers with decorated scoopers following, but it’s still not what you want in front of a

preschool marching group. “When I first started, we had a lot more horses. We had two categories – one for single riders, the other for groups,” Schmitt recalled. “That’s one of the changes in the past years.” After the parade lineup is completed, it’s time for Schmitt to write the scripts that announce each of the upcoming parade units – this year expected to remain around 75. As in years past, the script is more than a listing of parade numbers and group names. Schmitt strives to add tidbits of information for each of the four route announcers to read to the 5,000 or so spectators lining the parade route. If a float had a designer, they’re mentioned; if a group has marched in the parade for many years, that’s relayed to the crowd; if a marching band has won awards during the year, those honors are included. It takes time and research. The script often runs 20 pages and is solely written by Schmitt, a former U.S. Navy journalist who served in Vietnam, and later was a writer and editor with the St. Norbert College newspaper in De Pere, Wisconsin. “The script itself always takes me 14 hours,” said Schmitt. There’s even more time involved as the parade boss makes all the signage that appears on the entries. He does so on his computer, and then takes it to be enlarged and printed. “You blow it up 140 percent and you’ve got a real nice-size sign,” he smiles proudly. Technology has helped cut down on hours, but there are still more spent driving to the post office picking up entry forms with checks. A week before the parade, he goes back to the post office, where he sends welcome letters, staging area maps and their parade number to all entrants. “When I first started this, it took me 200 hours. I had to type out all the addresses and then mail it all out. Now with the computer, I’m down to about half of that,” he said. So why donate hundreds of hours every year for the Easter Parade – the only one in Phoenix? “It’s fun,” shrugged Schmitt. “You like seeing a project come together. I know

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Ahwatukee resident and Kiwanian Mike Schmitt will be marking his 25th year Saturday as Ahwatukee Easter Parade boss. He and his wife, Bonnie, spend hours preparing for the march.

that sounds corny, but it’s carrying on a tradition. We’re into the third generation of people coming to this parade.” He’s proud of the elements that make up this tradition, even if his view of it is short-lived. “I start the parade, that’s my only thrill. I never see the parade, I’m directing it from the golf course,” said Schmitt, who often wears a straw hat and t-shirt announcing him as parade boss. And clutched in his hand is his ubiquitous clipboard, “my real symbol of authority.” While adding an officious tone, he confessed he carries it because it holds the parade permit issued by the City of Phoenix. For Ahwatukee Kiwanis club president Scott Ryan, seeing what it took to obtain that permit annually was an eye-opener. “The last few years I’ve been able to accompany him to do the permit review with the city, and it’s an education to watch how everything comes together,” said Ryan, a 13-year Ahwatukee resident. “The sense of ownership and pride that Mike shows in the parade is contagious and is one of the things that made me want to get more involved in the Ahwatukee Kiwanis,” he said, adding: “Mike has kept the Kiwanis Easter Parade an Ahwatukee tradition through force of will and dedication. The Kiwanis inherited the Easter Parade from the Jaycees, and for a few lean years, Mike was the only thing that kept the parade going. For those years, he covered all the expenses himself and was the primary, read only, sponsor.” He noted that parade proceeds garnered by the 27-member Ahwatukee Kiwanis go back to helping the community and foster kids.

Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club secretary, Mike Maloney, said watching the parade boss at work on parade day is impressive. “I’ve seen how his detailed preparation, combined with his years of experience, allows him to manage a complicated event with calm and humor,” said Maloney, an 18-year resident and a sixyear club member. “The parade always starts on time and everything falls into place,” the Realtor said. “Its fun to watch him work.” Schmitt is quick to refocus attention to others, and this year that includes the four announcers who broadcast at various spots along the parade route. At the head is Phoenix radio personality Becky Lynn, who for 10 years has announced from the judges’ reviewing stand and is known for her pre-parade invitations to the waiting crowd to join her in the street for the Chicken Dance and Hokey-Pokey. Other announcers along the route include Moses Sanchez, Linda and Jim Jochim and Tom and Gloria Rosenthal. As in prior years, the understated Schmitt proclaimed the 41st Annual Easter Parade will be “a very good parade.” Twice during his interview, he mentioned this year’s grand marshal, saying that the honoree was “very deserving”: “Pastor Don Schneider was a longtime pastor at Mountain View Lutheran Church and one of the original founders of (Ahwatukee) Kiwanis. He’s been with the community a long time and he certainly deserves to be grand marshal.” Mountain View Lutheran Church is the only parade participant to have been in all 41 Easter Parades.

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Clockwise from upper left: The Wags and Bags Festival in Ahwatukee April 8 saw hundreds of people having fun as they helped veterans and dogs. Josh and Marci Miller organized the second annual event; Deedee Graham and Graham Doering met Peppermint; Shophie the dog watched; Shea McGrew tried to put Marci Miller in the dunk tank; Jan Radcliff, Heather Akerson and Matthew Gomez conversed; Tammy Marcelle toss a beanbag in cornhole, as did Jarrod Gosh. Couldn't attend? Go to valleydogs.org/donate.html.

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Ahwatukee teen following in her Miss America grandmother’s steps BY COTY DOLORES MIRANDA AFN Contributor

hwatukee teen Anna Alber, recently crowned Miss Estrella Mountains, has an experienced coach to help her prepare for the Miss Arizona Outstanding Teen Pageant. Her grandmother, Deborah Bryant Berge, was crowned Miss America in 1966. For Anna, that connection has proved invaluable. “I’ve heard so many great stories about the pageants, and she’s such an inspiration and a person I admire so much,” said Anna, a freshman at Desert Vista High School. The petite 15-year-old wears her 62 inches regally. In her four-inch pageant heels, navy blue halter top and floral skirted ball gown, she confidently strutted the catwalk with confidence and a smile. After being crowned Miss Estrella Mountains, her four-peaked sparkling rhinestone tiara only added to her stature.

Even with her full academic schedule and dance lessons six days a week, Anna is preparing physically and mentally for the June 24 pageant at Mesa Arts Center. There, she’ll compete against other locals vying for the title of Miss America’s Outstanding Teen to be awarded this July in Orlando, Florida. Anna’s talent presentation is, and will continue to be, dance. “I love dance; I have a real passion for it,” said Anna, who trains at Dance Studio 111 in Ahwatukee. “I do all types of styles of dance – contemporary, lyrical, pointe, jazz; I especially love jazz and hip-hop.” Maintaining such an active regimen takes more for Anna than other teens due to her type 1 diabetes. She was diagnosed when she was just 16 months old. “I have a strong support system of family and friends,” she said, adding she keeps in regular communication with her New York-based diabetes coach. “I report to her and she advises me on foods I can eat to help keep my numbers steady while I dance,” the teen said.

In addition to her diabetes coach, her support team includes a naturopath, endocrinologist and trainer. No one knows better the challenges she faces daily than her mother, Kristin Alber. “This is a really difficult disease, which causes many complications and requires a whole team,” (Special to AFN) said her moth- Desert Visa High freshman Anna Alber, left, accepts a bouquet after being named er. “Diabetics Miss Arizona Outstanding Teen. Her grandmother, Deborah Bryant Berge, is shown on the right becoming Miss America in 1966. just want to be normal, but many don’t understand the cially for an athlete and those as active 24/7 challenges of the individuals, espe- as Anna. See

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Tidal Waves ready to start a 35th season at Ahwatukee swim center AFN NEWS STAFF

he Tidal Waves just might be Ahwatukee’s oldest swimming team. The Ahwatukee Community Swim and Tennis Center’s summer recreational swim team has been doing its thing for 34 years – and it’s ready for Season 35. Center director Susan Hyden calls the Tidal Waves “one of the most successful summer programs in the Valley.” “The goal for all Tidal Wave swimmers is to become proficient in all four strokes and learn sound workout habits.” Hyden said. “Our highly qualified coaches strive to make this a positive and memorable experience for all swimmers on the team.” The team is open to boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 12. Preseason Saturday practices begin May 6 and the regular season runs May 31July 22. Space is limited on the team, which is broken down to 50 kids 6-8 years old;

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Among the participants in the Tidal Waves summer recreational swim team at the Ahwatukee Swim and Tennis Center are, from left, Isabella Marquez, Teagan Kelly, Eden Holcomb and Kayli Taylor.

40 kids 9-10 years old; and 35 who are 11 to 12. The center also is starting a new strength/condition swim program for

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Hyden said the program for older teens offers good training for anyone hoping to join their high school swim team as well as those kids who “just want a great way to get in shape during the hot summer months. It is a great way to get in condition for the swim season which begins right when school starts in August and/or have great workouts to stay healthy. “ Every swimmer will receive a participant swim team medal at the end of the season along with a fun swim meet. Parents get to swim a race and participate in a family relay and a potluck breakfast caps the season. Members who are 6 to 10 years old practice for an hour on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays while those 11 to 18 practice every weekday except Tuesdays. Information: 480-893-3431, 480-893-1942 or ahwatukeehoa.com and facebook.com.

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Desert Pointe Garden Club offering commemorative pavers AFN NEWS STAFF

he Desert Pointe Garden Club is hoping Ahwatukee residents will help it expand its project around the Blue Star Memorial site at Ahwatukee Board of Management headquarters. The club is selling memorial pavers in honor of living and deceased military veterans that will be installed around the Blue Star Memorial that the club erected in 2012 at 48th Street and Warner Road. “Our next order will be completed in time for Memorial Day, and we think this is a perfect way to show appreciation to those who sacrificed for America, and we want people to be aware of this opportunity,” said Garden Pointe Garden Club secretary Sandra Everett. Everett said her family placed the paver in honor of her late father-in-law, who served in the Coast Guard during World War II as captain of a ship that carried iron ore from mines in Minnesota to steel plants on the lower Great

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clude all men and women who had served, were serving or would serve in the armed services of the United States. “I don’t know exactly how many Blue Star Memorials there are – probably

thousands around the U.S.,” Everett said. “There are many in the Phoenix area, including at the Veterans Cemetery near Deer Valley and one at Tempe Town Lake.” To further enhance the memorial in Ahwatukee, the club already has laced between 125 and 150 memorial pavers, as well as three benches. A fourth bench has been ordered. “The paver project is somewhat unique, in that not all Blue Star Memorials have pavers,” Everett said. “But we thought this was a good way to include the community in our project. The site provides a spot for relaxation and mediation while enjoying the plantings our club provides and cares for.” With both Mother’s Day and Father’s Day on the horizon, the pavers also may make unique gifts. The person commemorated on the paver can be living or deceased but must have served in the military. “I also think it is somehow comforting to survivors to be able to honor their parent or grandparent even after they have passed,” Everett said. “There are a few pavers for women, but since fewer women served in years past, most are for men,” she added. The pavers cost $50 without a military logo and $60 with one. Order forms can be obtained at the Ahwatukee Recreation Center or ABM’s office.

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Commemorative pavers like this are now being sold by the Desert Pointe Garden Club for placement around the Blue Star Memorial near 48th Street and Warner Road, Ahwatukee.

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Two dogs are hoping someone will get them an Ahwatukee ZIP code for their new home address. Shauna Michael of the Arizona Animal Welfare League said Wookie, a 2-year-old Newfoundland mix available for adoption at its main adoption center, 25 N. 40th St., Phoenix, is a “loving, gentle giant who enjoys show-

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The Ahwatukee Republican Women and Legislative District 18 GOP will hold a Tax Relief Beer, Wine & Soda Tasting fundraiser 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, April 28, at 4025 E. Tamaya St., Ahwatukee. A variety of beer, wine and soda will be available to taste. Burgers, hot dogs and brats will be available for dinner in addition to tasty side dishes and desserts. Advance tickets are $20 for 20 tickets. If you pay at the door, it will be $25. Additional tickets will be available for purchase at the event. Tickets can be used for beverage tastings and main dishes. People are asked to buy tickets early so organizers can plan for food accordingly. Also, attendees are asked to bring a bottle of wine or two bottles of specialty beer as a donation. Information: ahwatukeerepublicanwomen.com

Helping food banks can eliminate overdue book fines

Phoenix Public Library, including the Ironwood branch at 4333 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee, is making it easy for people to discharge fines for overdue books. From now until April 23, they can donate a can of food or a nonperishable food item And get a 50 cent credit per item toward any fines they’ve accumulated. The “Food for Fines” program allows for a total $75 to be credited toward fines or for lost library items. The program collected more than 30,000 pounds of food for Arizona’s hungry last year, Food will be donated to St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance.

Desert Foothills Methodist slates ‘Care for the Caregiver’

Caregivers often feel stressed and tired, forgetting or feeling guilty about taking care of themselves. Desert Foothills United Methodist Church’s Stephen Ministry will present a panel of area agency professionals to help caregivers focus on their physical, emotional and spiritual needs while taking care of others. The panel includes: Scott Hawthornwaite from the Area Agency on Aging, Cindy Findley of the Arizona Caregiver’s Coalition, Sandra Brinkley, registered nurse and the Rev. Dr. Kristin Hansen, Pastor of Desert Foothills Methodist.

The panel is at 7 p.m. Monday, May 1, at Desert Foothills United Methodist Church, 2156 E. Liberty Lane, Ahwatukee. RSVP is required: 480-460-1025 or office@desertfoothills.org.

Foothills Montessori slates 8-week summer camp

Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori, 3221 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee, is offering a “fun, interactive and handson” summer camp for children age 3-8 for eight weeks from May 30 through July 21 with a different theme each week. Campers will participate in theme-related activities, crafts and games each week and enjoy Water Day every Friday. Themes are related to Spanish and art activities and special events such as puppet shows and magic shows are scheduled throughout the summer. Campers do not need to be enrolled in the regular school program and can sign up for weekly sessions or just for a few days a week. Space is limited. Information: 480-759-3810.

Kyrene Foundation needs dresses for eighth-grade girls

The Kyrene Foundation is asking the community for help in providing donations for its Wishes Come True drive. Not every eighth-grade student can afford a one-time dress for a special occasion such as the eighth-grade promotion ceremony. To help meet this need, the Kyrene Foundation is collecting gently used dresses for eighth-grade girls in need for upcoming promotion ceremonies. New or like-new attire that is appropriate, such as semi-formal dresses, can be donated through April 27 at the Kyrene School District Office, 8700 S. Kyrene Road, Tempe, or the Kyrene Family Resource Center, 1330 E. Dava Drive, Tempe. Volunteers are needed for the April 29 dress selection. Information: tward@kyrene.org or signup.com/ go/gFJURS.

Tickets on sale for wine-beer fest, auction items needed

The 22nd annual Wine & Beer Tasting Festival will be presented by Festival of Lights, a nonprofit organization, 6:30-10:30 p.m. April 29 at Rawhide Western Town.

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Culinary plant tour slated

Learn about local culinary and medicinal desert plants during an easy-to-moderate hike in South Mountain Park, including Palo Verde and Ironwood flowers and beans. Bring water, hat, sun block, icy water, snack, sturdy shoes, small backpack, pen, paper and camera/cell phone. DETAILS>> 8 a.m., $15 per person or $20 for two people, RSVP greengirl@kellyathena.com. Information: kellyathena.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19

Legion hosts hospice speaker

American Legion Post 64 of Ahwatukee community is hosting a free public education program featuring Hospice of the Valley’s Lin Sue Cooney. “We offer so much more than end-of-life care,” said Cooney. “We provide all sorts of expertise in dementia, have a thriving volunteer program, pet therapy and music. We also have a wonderful program called Saluting Our Veterans which I will definitely discuss.” DETAILS>> 3 p.m., Ahwatukee Recreation Center, 5001 E. Cheyenne Drive, Ahwatukee. Information: Ed Mangan, USAF Captain (former), Post 64 Commander, emangan3@ aol.com 602-501-0128.

THURSDAY, APRIL 20

Peter Longo discusses golf

“The Evolution of the Golf Swing” is the title of a presentation by PGA life member, trick shot artist and golf historian Peter Longo. He will present a fun-filled,

dynamic seminar of golf swings from then until now. He will also demonstrate a few trick shots. DETAILS>> 6:30-7:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. Free, no registration required.

TUESDAY, APRIL 25

Annual school band concert set

The Mountain Pointe High School Band will hold its annual joint-concert with the Ahwatukee Foothills Concert Band. The bands perform individually as well as jointly. DETAILS>> 7 p.m., Mountain Pointe High School auditorium, Knox Road and 44th Street, Ahwatukee. Admission: $5.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

Winetasting fest slated

The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce networking and leads group is open to chamber members. DETAILS>> Noon, Native Grill and Wings, 5030 E. Ray Road, Ahwatukee. Devida Lewis, 480-753-7676.

TUESDAYS

Chair yoga featured

Inner Vision Yoga Studio offers chair yoga to help seniors and people recovering from injuries to stay fit. DETAILS>> 1:30-2:30 p.m., 4025 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. $5 per class. Information: donna@ innervisionyoga.com or 480-330-2015.

The Winetasting Festival that helps support Ahwatukee’s annual Festival of Lights show along Chandler Boulevard will be held. Tickets are going on sale soon. DETAILS>> 6:30-10:30 p.m., Rawhide in Chandler. Ticket info: folaz.org/winetasting-festival.

Toastmasters sharpen skills

SUNDAYS

Power Partners available

‘TinkerTime’ open for kids

A makerspace for children to design, experiment, and invent as they explore hands-on STEAM activities through self-guided tinkering. DETAILS>> 1-4 p.m. every Sunday, Ironwood Library 4333 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. Ages 6-11. Free; No registration required.

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Improve your speaking skills and meet interesting people at Ahwatukee Toastmasters meetings DETAILS>> 6:45-8 a.m at the Dignity Health Community Room, 4545 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee.

The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce networking and leads group is open to chamber members. DETAILS>> 8-9 a.m., Four Points by Sheraton, 10831 S. 51st St., Ahwatukee. Dorothy Abril, 480-753-7676.

Watercolor classes available

Watercolor classes that teach both bold and beautiful as well as soft and subtle approaches to the art are available twice a week for beginners and intermediate students who are at least 15 years old. Step-by-step instruction and personal help are provided. DETAILS>> 2:30-5 Wednesdays and 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays at Hobby Lobby, 46th Street and Ray Road, Ahwatukee. Cost: $25 per class, $80 for four classes. Registration required: jlokits@yahoo.com or 480‑471‑8505.

Montessori holds open house

Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori holds an open house weekly. It includes a short talk about Montessori education, followed by a tour of its campus. DETAILS>> 4 p.m. Wednesdays, 3221 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. Information: 480-759-3810

Grief support is free

Hospice of the Valley offers a free ongoing grief support group for adults and is open to any adult who has experienced a loss through death. No registration required. DETAILS>> 6-7 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, Pecos Community Center, 17010 S. 48th St. 602-636-5390 or HOV. org.

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women living in the Ahwatukee Foothills/Club West area. A way to escape once a month to have fun and meet with other ladies in the area. Guest speaker or entertainment featured. DETAILS>> 7 p.m. second Wednesday of the month, Foothills Golf Club, 2201 E. Clubhouse Drive. Contact jstowe2@cox.net or FoothillsWomensClub.org.

Parents can ‘drop in’

Parents are invited to join a drop-in group to ask questions, share ideas or just listen to what’s going on with today’s teenagers. DETAILS>> 5:30-7 p.m. second Wednesday of each month. Maricopa Cooperative Extension, 4341 E. Broadway Road, Phoenix. Free. RSVP at 602-827-8200, ext. 348, or rcarter@cals.arizona.edu.

‘Dems and Donuts’ set

Legislative District 18 Democrats gather for an informal chat. DETAILS>> Free and open to the public 7:30-9 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Denny’s, 7400 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. RSVP: marie9@q.com or 480‑592-0052.

LD 18 Dems meet in Tempe

The Legislative District 18 Democrats meet the second Monday of the month. DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m. social time, 7-8:30 p.m. meeting time. Because the location may be different from month to month, see ld18democrats.org. Information: ld18demsinfo@gmail.com. Free and open to the public.

Special networking offered

Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce has a networking and leads group is open to chamber members. DETAILS>> 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Radisson Hotel, 7475 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. Devida Lewis, 480-753-7676.

THURSDAYS

Kiwanis meets weekly

The Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club meets weekly and welcomes newcomers. DETAILS>> 7:30 a.m. Biscuits Restaurant, 4623 E. Elliot Road, Ahwatukee. Information: mike.maloney2003@ gmail.com.

Mothers of Preschoolers gather

Free child care for ages 0 to 5. DETAILS>> 9 a.m. second and fourth Thursday, Foothills Baptist Church, 15450 S. 21st St. Call Kim at 480-759-2118, ext. 218.

FRIDAYS

‘Gentle yoga’ offered

Inner Vision Yoga Studio offers “gentle floor yoga” for core strengthening and healthy backs. DETAILS>> 1:30-2:30 p.m. 4025 E. Chandler, Ahwatukee. $5 per class. Information: 480-330-2015 or donna@ innervisionyoga.com.

Toastmasters teach skills

This chamber-exclusive Chapter of the International Toastmasters club boasts professional development

skills. Become the speaker and leader you want to be with Ahwatukee Chamber Toastmasters Club. DETAILS>> 8-9 a.m., First American Title Conference Room, 4435 E. Chandler Blvd., #100, Ahwatukee. Devida Lewis, 480-753-7676.

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Local Alzheimer’s support group meets

All proceeds will benefit the Million White Light display along Chandler Boulevard during the holiday season,. Tickets are $50 in advance and are available at all three Safeway stores in Ahwatukee and folaz.org. To donate auction items, please contact Susan Anderton at info@folaz.org. All items are welcome.

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Longtime Mountain Pointe project needs help to finish

SATURDAYS

Caregivers for Alzheimer’s patients can find support monthly. DETAILS>> 10-11:30 a.m. Ahwatukee Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the first Saturday of the month at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11002 S. 48th St.

Ahwatukee/Chandler nonprofit breast cancer support group. DETAILS>> 10 a.m. to noon, second Saturday of the month. Morrison Boardroom next to Chandler Regional Medical Center, 1875 W. Frye Road, Chandler. Contact Patti Lynch at 480-893-8900 or tomklynch@msn.com or Cele Ludig at 480-330-4301.

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A project begun by a group of Mountain Pointe High School students more than four years ago needs a little help to cross the finish line. The students had developed a plan for a mobile dental unit and worked on the project throughout college. To finish it, they need a little money and are holding a fundraiser 5-7 p.m. today, April 12, at Boulders Restaurant, northeast corner of Broadway Road and Roosevelt Street, Tempe. The mobile unit will be on display.

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Counterpunch the flag-burner: Wave Old Glory at the Easter Parade BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

ould the miscreant who torched the American flag on Brian and Lisa Ellison’s house have done Ahwatukee a favor? I raise the question only because of what has followed in the wake of that thoughtless, dangerous and disgraceful act on the night of March 29 on 16th Avenue. Whether it was some bored imbecile whose act could have set the retired Marine’s house on fire or some misguided zealot who was lamely making some misguided statement, the flag-burner ignited more than just the Stars and Stripes. He ignited a movement. For the last 10 days, residents are connecting and reconnecting with each other on social media in a unified voice, saying that this is something Ahwatukee will not tolerate.

Lisa Ellison’s shout-out to the community that last Sunday be designated Ahwatukee Unite Day stirred an untold number of residents to hang a flag out in front of the homes. But why stop there? Hopefully, more people will be inspired – indeed reminded – to fly the flag every day. But there’s one other public way Ahwatukee residents can show that they will not let this senseless and repugnant act to either intimidate them or throw them into unproductive rage. And that would be to wave the flag at the Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club’s 41st annual Easter Parade this Saturday, April 15. The colors already will be presented by either the Boy Scouts, American Legion or a combination thereof. Spectators can enhance the moment by waving a flag as they line up along 48th Street to watch the parade march down from Warner Road to Elliot Road, starting at 10 a.m. Let the Easter bunny, the floats, the

organizations and the dignitaries be flanked by row after row of flag-waving residents as the parade proceeds. To aid and encourage this display, the AFN will be handing out miniature flags before and during the parade. Our “float” will be a red 1971 convertible, but we will be handing out flags before the first parade contingent steps off. We can all cheer for the Easter bunny, applaud the bands of kids marching down 48th and shout out our approval of any ingeniously decorated vehicle. But we also can be waving the flag, and letting the flag-burner and the rest of the world see that Ahwatukee stands united in condemning what happened in front of the Ellisons’ house and in supporting what the flag stands for. Lisa Woods Ellison spoke for the community, I believe, when she told the AFN last week, “People have died for that flag and this is just outrageous. … I could not believe someone would do this.”

Who among us can? Frankly, it’s hard to imagine this was some kind of statement beyond, “Man, I’m drunk and I wanna have some fun.” A flag on the house next to the Ellison’s was untouched, and Lisa theorized it might have been because a truck was parked beneath it in the driveway. Too much trouble climbing around a truck to do even more mischief. Moreover, no scribbled statement or leaflet accompanied this horrific act, making me even more convinced that this act of vandalism was a crime of opportunity. Even so, it was a crime – on several levels. And while it’s unlikely someone will ever be apprehended and punished, Ahwatukee as a community can stand up this Saturday and protest this outrage in a silent but powerful way without diminishing the spirit of the parade. So, bring a flag or pick one up from us on Saturday. And have a Happy Easter.

Chief reports on her progress with Phoenix Police Department revamp BY CHIEF JERI WILLIAMS AFN Guest Writer

ince my return as your police chief in October 2016, the Phoenix Police Department has continued to build on the successes of Retired Chief Joe Yahner, while also implementing some of my own philosophies and professional experiences. As we move forward, I have established the following five focus areas:

• Crime suppression and prevention, • Community engagement and outreach,

• Training, hiring and retention • Employee well-being • Increasing legitimacy The Phoenix Police Department has completed its review of the 2016 crime statistics and has forwarded that

information to the FBI as part of the Uniform Crime Reporting program. On a positive note, we did see a notable drop in burglary related offenses. In 2016, there were 13,024 burglaries. The last time there were fewer than 13,000 burglaries was in 1969. I attribute this drop to the hard working, professional men and women of your Phoenix Police Department, and I believe each of our focus areas will continue to make positive impacts as we move forward. While we experienced an increase in violent crime, it’s also important to note that our population grew by approximately (2.6 percent). Overall, we experienced a 13 percent increase in violent crime and a 4.3 percent increase in property crime from our 2015 counts. Despite this, I remain confident we are one of the safest major cities in the United States. In keeping with my philosophy of

community engagement, I have attended over 300 meetings and events. It is vitality important that we work together, create partnerships, and that you feel we are available to you. Many different divisions and units continue to create partnerships with community leaders, businesses and organizations that allows for open, factual, honest and transparent communication following critical incidents. Our goal is to share that information as quickly as possible, while also maintaining my obligation to follow labor agreements and state law on officers’ rights. In February, we reorganized department manpower to ensure we operate at maximum efficiency in support of our crime suppression efforts. For the first time in nearly eight years, we have grown the number of sworn officers serving the City of Phoenix. As of today, we have 2,876 sworn officers

and are working to grow to 3,125 by next year. With this goal in mind, we are excited to implement new regional recruiting efforts. This will allow us to actively pursue quality applicants out of state, with an emphasis on military bases and out of state colleges. Our focus is to select the best candidates that reflect our own Phoenix community. Exceptional delivery of law enforcement services is at its best when your officers are healthy. The department has implemented wellness programs and a new psychologist that will help us evaluate and implement policies that benefit everyone. By bringing this all together we can increase our legitimacy with those we serve. We are your public servants and recognize we are stronger when we come together as one community, city, and team. -The author is the chief of the Phoenix Police.

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Progressive workplace policies important to private sector diversity BY BENITO ALMANZA AFN Guest Writer

ational Women’s H i s t o r y Month was an opportunity to highlight the contributions of women throughout American history and their impact in our own backyard. It was also a good time to reflect on why diversity matters – and, for companies like mine, why the private sector should invest in it. Besides being the right thing to do, it also makes good business sense, because diverse and inclusive workplaces are essential in meeting the needs of today’s diverse customers and communities. Women play an increasing role in helping advance the global economy, with women owning 37 percent of all businesses worldwide. I am proud that my employer, Bank of America, recognizes the significant role women play in advancing thriving economies. It’s why we continue to invest every day in helping women make meaningful contributions within the company and in their communities. A snapshot of our current employee demographics show that women make up more than 50 percent of Bank of America’s global workforce, nearly 40

percent of the management team and nearly 30 percent of board of directors - exceeding industry benchmarks for representation. Here in Arizona, our Tucson president and Phoenix-based consumer and small business executives are women. So how did we get here? By bringing talented women to our company, investing in their career growth, and supporting the economic empowerment of women everywhere. For example, we are partners with

But an effective diversity and inclusion program goes beyond recruitment and development to having progressive workplace policies and benefits, so employees can feel supported in managing responsibilities at work and at home. For example, last year we extended paid parental leave for employees to 16 weeks for maternity, paternity and adoption leave that can be used at various times throughout the year. Parents can also receive up to $240 reimbursement per

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more than 200 colleges and universities around the world, and we have programs designed specifically to support the retention and career development of female employees such as our Women’s Executive Development Program and the Leadership, Education, Advocacy and Development (LEAD) for Women employee network with more than 25,000 members.

month per child for eligible child-care expenses. And like so many of us here in Arizona, colleagues caring for aging parents can take advantage of our company’s adult care services program offering resources, support and expertise to help manage these responsibilities. But we’re not just a large employer that supports our own workforce.

As a leader in the financial services industry, we also support women entrepreneurs with capital and resources to help them grow their businesses. Statewide, we partner with the Tory Burch Foundation Capital Program and ACCION, along with other community microlenders across the U.S., providing $24 million in affordable loans to women business owners. We also work with the Cherie Blair Foundation, connecting women entrepreneurs around the world to mentoring and skills-building that will help them build business acumen. We’re proud of these investments, which have been noticed by Working Mother magazine’s 100 Best Companies and Bloomberg’s annual Financial Services Gender-Equality Index. But, while the recognition is humbling and underscores our commitment to a diverse workforce, the achievements directly reflect the dedication, effort and drive to make a positive and lasting impact on our company, our communities and our world – not just during Women’s History Month, but every day. -Ahwatukee resident Benito Almanza is the Arizona market president for Bank of America.

First Things First trying to stem child abuse, neglect BY MARIE REDMOND AFN Guest Writer

s local communities highlight April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, we at First Things First remind everyone that young children who experience abuse or neglect – such as family violence, poor nutrition, housing instability and infrequent health care – can have their ability to learn and succeed compromised. Because 90 percent of a child’s brain development happens by age 5, these negative experiences can have lasting impacts to a child’s physical and emotional health, their performance in school and their likelihood to engage in risky behaviors. First Things First is doing its part to strengthen families and keep challenging situations from becoming worse, including funding programs

such as: The Arizona Parent Kit, provided free of charge to parents of all newborns before they leave the hospital or birthing center. It contains resources to help parents support their child in each phase of their early development, from baby to toddler to preschooler. The FTF digital Parent Kit which is available online at FirstThingsFirst. org/Parent-Kit. Ninety percent of new parents are millennials born between 1980 to 2000. For the most connected generation, the digital Parent Kit is designed to engage those parents with easily accessible, high-quality parenting information, which they can then share with others on their own social media outlets. The toll-free Birth to Five Helpline, which provides free advice and answers

to the toughest parenting questions from nurses and other child development experts. Expert help is a phone call away at 1-877-705-5437. Parents can also download the Birth to Five Helpline app to their smart phones through the Apple App Store or Google Play. Search Birth to Five Helpline. Home-based and community-based programs to support families in their role as their child’s first teacher by providing information and resources that promote more positive parent/child interactions and healthy development. Community-based parent education on topics like safety, dealing with challenging behaviors and early learning. Research shows that chronic stress on a young child, often induced by abuse and neglect, can have adverse effects on the body’s nervous system later in life, causing poor responses to normal

environmental cues. Here are some ways to help prevent abuse or neglect and to help the youngest victims. You can volunteer at or donate to community-based organizations that support children and families. You can also join a child abuse prevention council in your area. For information call: 602-255-2548. Child abuse is not just a parental issue or a criminal issue. Child abuse is a critical health issue that is 100 percent preventable. Everyone can play a role to ensure that Arizona’s kids achieve a safer and brighter future. -Marie Raymond chairs the First Things First East Maricopa Regional Council. First Things First is a voter-created, statewide organization that funds early education and health programs to help kids be successful once they enter kindergarten. Information: FirstThingsFirst.org.

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Stunning mountain views from hillside lot. 4 br, 2.5 ba with 2,801 sq. ft. Spacious open floor plan with downstairs office and Plantation shutters. New appliances including refrigerator, dishwasher, range/oven, washer, dryer and water heater. Private backyard on preserve with gated pool. Walking distance to shopping, hiking and park.

Listed for $385,000

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Mountain Park Ranch - Front

Mike Mendoza

Mountain Park Ranch -Back

Beautiful hillside lot. 5 br plus loft, 3.5 ba with 3,887 sq. ft. Dramatic entrance with upgraded lighting. Spacious family room with fireplace that opens to a large kitchen with an island. Downstairs Master Suite features a sitting room and new tile in the bathroom. 2013 remodeled Pebble Tec pool and tile with privacy and view of gorgeous hillside preserve.

Listed for $539,500

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when it was built in 2003. It also went for about $200,000 less than its listed price this year. The $1.18 million paid for the home at 3324 E. Kachina was the biggest bargain among the three: It was a short sale and had been priced at $2.7 million only three years ago, records show. All four houses boast numerous amenities and touches that set them apart from homes most people can afford. Here’s a rundown on their features and selling points. 3616 E. KACHINA DRIVE The two-story, five-bedroom, 5.5-bath house was built in 2002 by Pridemark and had been priced to sell, according to its mls.com listing. It features the “best entertaining backyard” – set against the South Mountain Preserve – and includes a heated pool, spa, large gazebo, new oversized barbecue, a spacious patio and a sport court. Modeled in the style of an Italian villa, the interior sported hand-carved Cantera Stone archways, fireplaces and crown moldings. The home had been voted by real estate agents as the best on a recent tour they took of luxury houses in Ahwatukee. It also offered some high-tech touches, with a fully equipped media room and a phone-controlled Savant Smart Home system controlled by your phone. Besides fireplaces in the family room and master bedroom, a third had been built on the patio. “I personally think this is the BEST Preserve lot in Ahwatukee Custom Estates – feels like miles of open space in your own backyard,” an unidentified agent said on Zillow.com, a real-estate website. “The quality and pristine condition of the property along with being turn-key with the high-end furnishings being available for sale makes this home a ‘10’” Robb & Stuckey furnishings were

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offered for sale separately, but there was no indication if they eventually were included in the deal. 3324 E. KACHINA DRIVE This home has six bedrooms and eight baths, although information on mls. com indicated that at least four other rooms could be used for bedrooms. Its over-sized “cook’s kitchen” included a large, functional island and extended breakfast bar, along with highend appliances and ample storage. Along with soaring ceilings and large picture windows in the family room, the home features a loft, craft room/library, media room, a “bonus room that has been used as a commercial-style gym” and even a dedicated tanning room. I you get tired of enjoying mountain views from the balconies, you can retreat to a separate office that includes its own entrance to the four-car garage and a full bath. The master bedroom sports a two-way fireplace – one of three in the house – a personal balcony, his and hers walk-in closets, jetted tub and steam shower. A guest suite with private entrance also is included. And there’s a full, finished basement to boot. Along with an ample patio, the backyard has a pool with multiple water features and a built-in slide. 16807 S. 32ND LANE This single-level, five-bedroom, 5.5-bath Forte’ home in the Calabria subdivision is built around a courtyard that includes a fireplace, a large ironwood tree and travertine pavers. It offers a retreat for those who get tired of the 1,400-square-foot patio. Inside, there’s a climate-controlled 900-bottle wine cellar, Cantera Stone columns and floors that are stone and engineered wood – along with a gourmet kitchen that includes a Wolf and Sub-Zero appliance package. The master bedroom suite includes

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At $1.18 million, the home in this short-sale deal on 3324 E. Kachina St. was a bargain. It has six bedrooms, eight baths and an over-sized kitchen, along with a “commercial-style gym.”

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This home on S. 32nd Lane includes a tranquil courtyard with a fireplace.

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This home at 3616 E. Kachina Drive is set against the South Mountain Preserve and sold for $1.45 million.

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Ocotillo East

$420,000

The Foothills

$425,000

Estates At Montego Bay

$449,900

Custom Homes

$625,000

Welcome home to this great TW Lewis build with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, loft, pool, 3 car garage in a beautiful lake subdivision of Ocotillo! Great neutral tones throughout for easy personal design! Create a culinary delight in the gourmet kitchen with black appliances, tons of cabinetry and counters, center island and raised breakfast bar where guests can chat with the chef! Master bedroom downstairs with double entry doors and spa like bath with garden tub, separate shower and dual sink vanity! Entertain family and friends in the backyard oasis! Lounge in the refreshing blue salt water pool, watch the grill master in action at the built in BBQ w/dining bar or just relax under the covered patio and enjoy the meticulous landscape and mature fruit trees! Put this home on your must see list!

This five-bedroom home on E. Windmere Drive was the top seller among the four million-dollar deals closed last month.

a sitting room, fire place a bathroom with a spa-like tub and custom walk-in shower, and oversized walk-in closet and the same custom stone and cabinetry found throughout the rest of the home. 337 E. Windmere Drive The five-bedroom, 4.5-bath singlelevel home in the gated Eagle Ridge subdivision includes a gourmet kitchen with a butler’s pantry and built-in designer appliances, formal living and dining rooms, family room, game room, large inside laundry room and what Zillow.com called a “resort-style backyard.”

Custom-built features include cabinetry, stone floors and the iron front door with waterfall glass. The turret foyer leads to sunken living room with custom columns highly upgraded carpet and stunning views. The master bedroom is located on its own wing of the house and comes with a custom gas fire place with stone mantle and hearth, views of South Mountain Range and a private patio. The walkin closet is large enough to include a laundry center with washer and dryer. The waterfall, negative-edge pool and 8-person spa are part of a backyard that includes a massive covered patio.

Wow! Don’t miss this 3311 square foot 4 bedroom plus game room and bonus room that can easily be 5th bedroom downstairs with 3.5 Bathrooms! Sitting in a cul-de-sac! New kitchen remodel 2012 with upgraded raised cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances! Slate floors, upgraded custom paint. Large open kitchen area to family room has 20 foot ceilings, two way fireplace to huge game room. Large master upstairs with walk out deck to amazing mountain and city light views. More mountain preserve across the street from the home! Backyard oasis with built-in bbq, out door custom fireplace and spa. Wood blinds and sunscreens throughout. 2 15 Seer a/c units installed 12/14. This home is a 10! If you show it, you will sell it!

Wow! Complete re-model feb 2017! 5 bedroom (master bedroom downstairs), 2.5 bathrooms, pebble tech pool and 3 car garage, 3222 sq ft. 2017 upgrades include new white kitchen and bathroom cabinets, grey wood slate tile, quartz counters, carpet, interior and exterior paint, front door. Don’t miss new plumbing fixtures, toilets, light fixtures, chandeliers, door fixtures, bathroom mirrors and ceiling fans. Also new master bath tub and separate re-modeled shower. Large eat-in kitchen with island and breakfast bar has new stainless steel appliances and built-in microwave. 4 bedrooms upstairs are huge. One bedroom has it own balcony over looking the pool. Plantation shutters. Steps from the lakes, walking paths and children play areas of lakewood. This home is better than new!

Your dream home awaits! Single level with basement has 5 bedrooms plus den/ 3.5 bath/ extended 3 car gar and diving pool sitting on 1 acre lot! Fantastic custom built home in a great location! This beauty offers new paint 2017, upgraded tile floors, large eat-in kitchen with granite counters over looking great room with fireplace. Large master bedroom with two walk-in closets, jet tub, walk-in shower. Jack and Jill bath between 2 large bedrooms. Basement with bedroom, full bathroom, bar, pool table that conveys, and wine room. Backyard oasis has huge pebble tech pool, Koi pond, fire pit, RV Gate, out of ground spa under gazebo with out door kitchen bbq area, 120 square foot storage/garden shed. Security sys/ two pre-wired home theater systems. Zoned for horse! No HOA here! Show & Sell

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Ahwatukee homes sold 85044 $98,500 10610 S. 48Tth St. $163,000 4843 E. Corral Road $167,000 8857 S. 48th St. $169,000 4935 E. Lake Point Court $170,000 5016 E. Siesta Drive $180,000 4311 E. Ahwatukee Drive $183,000 4329 E. Bannock St. $199,000 4944 E. Siesta Drive $199,000 11409 S. Tomah St. $210,000 4005 E. Cassia Way $214,000 4790 E. Kiva St. $231,000 4365 E. Sandia St. $238,000 12823 S. 45th St. $238,000 12605 S. Nambe St. $245,000 14412 S. 41St Place $245,500 3805 E. Kent Drive $256,000 4932 E. Monte Way $260,000 4212 E. Bighorn Ave. $265,000 5113 E. Bannock St. $265,000 4701 E. Wintu Way $268,000 10231 S. 47th St. $270,000 4518 E. Shomi St. $270,000 11825 S. Paiute St. $270,000 14437 S. 41st Place $277,000 4610 E Capistrano Ave. $278,000 15233 S. 47th Way $285,000 4511 E. Badger Way $292,000 4825 E. Pearce Road $295,000 4318 E. Sunrise Drive

$297,400 4206 E. Desert View Drive $300,000 4310 E. Graythorn Ave. $307,000 5065 E. Paseo Way $308,000 4407 E. Ute St. $308,000 3934 E. Agave Road $319,900 4424 E. San Gabriel Ave. $320,000 9414 S. 51st St. $330,000 4630 E. Lavender Lane $336,000 15228 S. 40Th Place $369,000 3302 E. Dry Creek Road $385,000 4222 E. Rock Wren Road $394,000 15233 S. 36th Place $430,000 4582 E. Chuckwalla Canyon $710,000 11627 S. Tusayan Court $850,000 13634 S. 32nd St. $1,180,000 3324 E. Kachina Drive $1,450,0003616 E. Kachina Drive 85045 $200,000 315 W. Mountain Sage Drive $287,000 410 W. Mountain Sage Drive $290,000 15550 S. 5th Ave. $294,000 16645 S. 27th Drive $315,000 327 W. Mountain Sage Drive $325,000 16417 S. 17th Drive $371,000 15633 S. 5th Drive $385,000 16825 S. 14th Drive $427,500 1816 W. Mountain Sky Ave. $490,000 2809 W. Amberwood Drive $490,000 2802 W. Briarwood Terrace

$685,000 16050 S. 15th Drive $1,285,000 16807 S. 32Nd Lane 85048 114,000 2155 E. Liberty Lane $125,000 16013 S. Desert Foothills Pkwy. $135,750 3830 E. Lakewood Pkwy. $150,000 3236 E. Chandler Blvd. $193,500 16904 S. 22nd St. $216,000 1024 E. Frye Road $233,500 4714 E. Silverwood Drive $235,000 2418 E. Cottonwood Lane $237,000 4154 E. Wildwood Drive $244,500 4056 E. Mountain Vista Drive $244,900 3221 E. Glenhaven Drive $249,900 4716 E. Amberwood Drive $250,000 16034 S. 46th St. $261,000 15846 S. 29th St. $266,000 1533 E. Windsong Drive $266,000 4714 E. Ashurst Drive $267,000 1414 E. Cathedral Rock Drive $268,000 4730 E. Silverwood Drive $269,900 4116 E. Silverwood Drive $279,000 3318 E. Nighthawk Way $282,900 16633 S. 32nd Place $287,000 4234 E. Liberty Lane $290,000 1424 E. Cathedral Rock Drive $290,888 4430 E. Hiddenview Drive $300,000 4202 E. Redwood Lane $302,000 3353 E. Woodland Drive

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rops in housing prices during the Great Recession account for between 24 percent and 32 percent of the rise in student loan defaults during the same period, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research, a nonprofit economic research organization. The study — which is based on administrative student loan data, de-identified tax data and zip code home price data for roughly 300,000 student loan borrowers in repayment during the recession — shows that borrowers living in zip codes where home prices fell more dramatically were more likely to default. The study doesn’t indicate that the risk of a student loan default is directly connected to the value of a borrower’s home, according to Realtor.com. “Instead, the findings show that the effect of declining home prices on a region’s labor market contributes to rising student loan defaults,” it said.. Earlier research cited in the paper indicates that when the value of homes in an area fall, households spend less and therefore local businesses are often forced to keep workers’ pay stagnant or, ultimately, lay them off. “The huge rise in student loan defaults is on everybody’s minds and the question is what’s the cause of this rise?” said Holger Mueller, a professor of finance at New York University’s Stern School of Business and one of the

Mueller and Yannelis’ research indicates that these plans are at least partially successful at protecting borrowers from the income and employment shocks that can come from falling home prices — as long as borrowers sign up for them. The Obama administration expanded these plans, but struggled to publicize them. What’s more, regulators and others have accused student loan servicers of making it more difficult than necessary for borrowers to enroll in the plans. But congressional Republicans have questioned the plans, as the potential cost of forgiveness appears larger than estimated.

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2232 E Granite View Drive

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2,581sqft, 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom. Amazing 5 bedroom single family home nestled perfectly in the mountainous community of Desert Bluffs at Mountain Park Ranch.

$379,900

2012 E Brookwood Court

study’s authors. “What we want to do is point to another very important source of default risk and that’s just the labor market.” The study adds a new element to prior research, which has pointed largely to one explanation for the rise in student loan defaults: An uptick in riskier borrowers attending college. So-called nontraditional students, who tend to be older and attend community or for-profit colleges, have accounted for a growing share of student loan borrowers. Because this group is at higher risk of defaulting on their loans, the growth in their ranks has pushed up the overall default rate, previous research by Mueller’s coauthor, Constantine Yannelis, has indicated. More than 1 million federal student loan borrowers defaulted on their debt last year. Defaulting on student debt, particularly a federal loan, can be devastating for a borrower; it’s typically a credit-ruining event and the government has the power to garnish Social Security check, tax refunds and wages over a defaulted student loan. Mueller and Yannelis’ research indicates that the policies the government offers to help borrowers avoid this outcome are somewhat effective. Federal student loan borrowers have the ability to pay back their loans according to their income. These plans also offer borrowers the opportunity to discharge their loans after at least 20 years of repayment.

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14613 S 1st Street

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5,164sqft, 5 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom. Magnificent hillside custom estate nestled in the pristine South Mountain gated community of Summerhill.

$1,399,000

CANYON RESERVE

1802 E Desert Willow Drive

NEW LISTING

5,090sqft, 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom. Incredible hillside custom estate with Guest House on huge .78 acre lot in the luxurious mountainside gated community of Tapestry Canyon.

$1,199,000

SHADOW ROCK

CANYON VERDE

16221 S Mountain Stone Trail

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3,229sqft, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom. Stunning hillside custom home in the secluded golf course gated community of Canyon Verde.

$799,900

EAGLE RIDGE

NEW LISTING

4,836sqft, 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom, Fabulous single level custom estate in the hillside gated community of The Sanctuary. Each Keller Williams Office is Independently Owned and Operated

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$312,000 14802 S. 24th Place $315,000 4113 E. Liberty Lane $328,000 16622 S. 15th St. $329,000 4213 E. Frye Road $335,000 4101 E. Redwood Lane $335,000 1402 E. Nighthawk Way $350,000 15201 S. 28th St. $350,000 16226 S. 11Th Place $350,000 315 E. Glenhaven Drive $365,000 102 E. South Fork Drive $368,000 16031 S. 45Th Place $375,000 3404 E. Mountain Vista Drive $398,000 15834 S. 10th St. $413,000 3143 E. Tanglewood Drive $418,000 16638 S. 37th Way $454,900 15452 S. 5th St. $460,000 2550 E. Amberwood Drive $511,180 1450 E. Dry Creek Road $550,000 16054 S. 4th St. $565,000 1828 E. Mountain Sky Ave. $589,000 2424 E. Sapium Way $700,000 231 E. Mountain Sage Drive

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16231 S 31st Way

NEW LISTING

3,176sqft, 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom. Beautiful 5 bedroom single family home in the highly sought community of Mountain Park Ranch.

14428 S. Canyon Drive

NEW LISTING

3,100sqft, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom. Beautiful estate on .93 acre private lot with Guest House in the luxurious gated community of Canyon Reserve.

1464 E. Amberwood Drive

PRICE REDUCED

4,987sqft, 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom, Spectacular uniquely designed and upgraded semi-custom home on private hillside lot in the prestigious gated community of Shadow Rock.

$1,172,500 $409,900 $799,000 $849,900 B onny@LeadingLuxur yExper ts.com • w w w.LeadingLuxur yE xper ts.com • 602.369.1085

347 E. Windmere Drive

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5,467sqft, 5 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom, Amazing custom estate nestled on a 26,184sqft mountain top premier lot in the luxurious gated community of Eagle Ridge.

$1,499,000

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SPOTLIGHT home

14211 S 5th Street in Whistling Rock

Stunning TW Lewis semi-custom home nestled beautifully on premier hillside lot on the base of South Mountain in the pristine gated community of Whistling Rock. Pavered front courtyard leads to custom iron front door. Elegant foyer with beautiful unique stone design in floor opens to spacious formal living and formal dining rooms with hard wood floors. Gorgeous gourmet kitchen with granite counters, custom cabinetry, kitchen island, stainless appliances, breakfast bar and breakfast room. Elegant family room with hard wood flooring, custom fire place, built-in entertainment niches and patio access. Spacious master bedroom suite with seating area and patio access. Stunning master bathroom with stone counters, custom cabinetry, dual sinks, stone walk-in shower, large spa-like tub and walk-in closet. Beautiful resort style backyard with large covered patio, play pool, heated spa, sports court, grass area all surrounded by mature landscape and breath taking views of South Mountain. Backyard has Rachio Smart Wifi Sprinkler system with remote control, capable of scheduling, senses rain from weather reports and manual intervention by phone app if needed. Beautiful powder room with unique design. 3 spacious bedrooms with custom bathrooms. Large den with hard wood flooring. All rooms also include CAT5 wiring. The home has a Wink Smart Home System with automated remote light control, control from phone app and scheduling capabilities. Inside laundry room with sink and custom cabinetry. 3-car garage, this home has it all! Excellent Kyrene Schools. Great Ahwatukee Location!

Bonny Holland kw® SONORAN LIVING KELLER WILLIAMS® REALTY 602.369.1085 www.LeadingLuxuryExperts.com

This is a rare find!

Mountain Park Ranch Gorgeous remodel that is move-in ready. 5 br, 3 ba with 3,042 sq. ft. Welcoming entry into curved staircase. Open floor plan with fireplace in spacious family room. Completely updated eat-in kitchen boasts granite counters, backsplash, island and breakfast bar plus stainless steel appliances, refinished cabinetry with custom hardware and bay window. Bathrooms all remodeled with granite, mirrors, toilets, hardware and seamless glass showers. Tile flooring plus new carpet in three bedrooms. Large laundry room with storage cabinetry. Additional updates include plantation shutters, new interior paint 2016, roof 2015, exterior paint 2013 and Lennox A/C units 2012. New epoxy flooring with custom cabinetry in 3-car garage. Beautiful backyard features large covered patio, view deck, lush landscaping and remodeled saltwater Pebble Tec pool and spa.

Listed for $498,900

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Stunning curb appeal on this quality built home located in gated finesterra! Single level 4 bedroom, 2.5 Bath, with an open floorplan, n/s exposure gated courtyard entry, grand foyer formal living & dining, family room w/ fireplace & built-ins stone-look tile flooring, sculptured carpet shutters kitchen includes: rich dark cabinets, s/s jenn-air appliances, slab granite, island, & pendant lighting breakfast nook, large master suite w/walk-in closet, spa-like master bath w/soaking tub & glass shower, paradise perfect backyard w/ pebbletec pool, putting green, gazebo, patio, pavers, & tropical landscaping, 3-car garage, community park w/ playground, ramada, grass area, & basketball court, walking distance to top rated schools, located close to shopping & dining!

Listed for $589,000

Geno Ross (602) 751-2121 www.GenoRoss.com

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Steps to take in determining what you can spend on a new house

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BY STACEY LYKINS AFN Guest Writer

Consider all of your debt. Calculate in all of your debt including car loans, student loans and credit cards. The goal ow much can you afford to would be to try to keep your total debt, spend on a new house? Follow or your debt to income ratio (including these steps. your mortgage debt) to no more than 36 Calculate the mortgage payment. percent of your gross income. Since most people need a mortgage to As in the example above, for a takebuy a house, use an online mortgage home pay of $5,000, you may want calculator to estimate how much your to aim for a total debt of no more mortgage payments will be. This is done than $1,800 a month. ($5,000 x .36 by typing in values like the price =$1,800). of the property, down payment, Factor in all expenses. the dollar amount of your loan, This includes utilities for your the prevailing annual interest new home. If the home is rate, and private mortgage bigger than your current home, insurance, if applicable. these items will increase. You Get pre-qualified. Get precan call the utility companies qualified for a mortgage loan to get a summary of prior years’ and it is prudent to speak to expenses, so you do not have to Stacie Lykins more than one lender to ensure guess when calculating. you are getting the prevailing Do not forget to include rates and fees. The lender(s) will tell lawn service, cleaning service and pool you how much you’ll be able to finance service, plus monthly commuting, food through a loan and what your monthly and entertainment costs. The amount payments will be. you spend on these items per month will When you get serious about shopping leave you with less income to put toward for your new home, get pre-approved mortgage payments. by a lender. When you are pre-approved Determine the closing costs. by a lender, it means that the lender has Make sure to consider that you’ll agreed to lend you a specified amount have to pay about 2-5 percent of your under certain conditions outlined in the home’s purchase price in closing costs. pre-approval. This agreement gives you These costs include a home inspection, a definite idea of how much you are able appraisal, discount loan points and title to borrow. costs. Calculate monthly housing Include these costs and then subtract expense. Once you know how much this amount when calculating how your monthly mortgage payment much money you’ll have for a down will be then calculate your monthly payment. For example, a $100,000 housing costs, which will include your home, you may have to pay $2,000 to mortgage payments, property taxes and $5,000 in closing costs and this will be homeowner’s insurance. Ideally, these less money you have toward your down costs should not exceed 28% of your payment. You can also ask for the seller gross income. to pay some of your closing costs. Be generous when calculating the No one wants to be “house poor.” Make estimations to cover any unforeseen sure to keep some savings on hand to expenses and try to limit yourself to 28 pay for any decorating, furniture or fixes percent of your take home pay. The take for your home. You don’t want to be home pay is lower than your gross pay. sitting on the floor of your new home, For example, if your monthly income because you can’t afford new furniture or is $5,000 after taxes, you could aim to the home needs a repair. keep your total monthly housing costs - Ahwatukee resident and associate broker Stacey Lykins, West USA, can be reached at at about $1,400 a month ($5,000 x 602-616-9971, S.Lykins@LykinsProperties. com or LykinsProperties.com. .28=$1,400).

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Mountain Park Ranch

Remodeled kitchen and baths. 5 br, 3 ba with 3,042 sq. ft. 2015 roof replacement. 2014 pool redone. 2012 A/C units replaced. Plantation shutters throughout.

Great hillside lot. 5 br, 3.5 ba with 3,887 sq. ft. Floor-plan could be two master suites. New roof. New Trane® A/C units. New exterior and interior paint. Pebble Tec pool redone in 2013.

Listed for $489,900

Listed for $539,500

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Ahwatukee Custom Estates

Mountain Park Ranch

Impeccable T.W. Lewis home with 5 br, 3 ba and Great single-level brick home with amazing 3,076 sq. ft. Spacious eat-in kitchen features black mountain views. 3 br, 2.5 ba with 2,615 sq. ft. granite countertops and black appliances. One Hardwood flooring. Family room with fireplace. bedroom and full bath down with master suite and three secondary bedrooms upstairs. Resort-style Oversized 2-car garage with work area and separate backyard replete with amazing built-in kitchen, fire pit air conditioned work room. New fireproof roof. with seating, salt water pool and above ground spa.

Listed for $549,500

Listed for $419,500

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The Foothills

Club West

Recently updated on golf course lot. 5 br plus media room, 3 ba with 3,829 sq. ft. Open kitchen with granite countertops and custom island with gas cooktop. Inviting stone-accented wet bar and fireplace in family room. New carpet, interior and exterior paint. Resort-style backyard features Pebble Tec pool and spa with waterfall, built-in BBQ and lush landscaping.

Listed for $385,000

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Listed for $520,000

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Mountain Park Ranch

Equestrian Estates

Hillside lot with privacy of mountain preserve. 5 br, 3 ba with 3,546 sq. ft. Spacious open kitchen with adjacent family and formal dining room. Downstairs master and secondary bedroom. Great backyard amenities including fenced pool and spa, built-in fire pit and grass area.

Inviting single level with circular drive, courtyard and side entry garage. 4 br, 2.5 ba with 2,955 sq. ft. Kitchen features granite countertops, pullout cabinetry, wine cooler and bar sink. Private backyard with lush tropical landscaping and custom play pool with sheer descent and spa.

Listed for $517,500

Listed for $675,000

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10 teen would-be CEOs make pitches for their start-up businesses marketing to distribution, cost analysis to quality control. With the help of volunteer business hey weren’t building better owners and other experts, Manwaring mousetraps, but they were ready had organized weekly guest speakers, for the world to beat a path to meetings and lessons to help the teens their door. get grounded in business fundamentals Or so the 10 teen members of the so they could actually turn their ideas Young Entrepreneurs Academy run by into money-makers. the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Last week was the moment of truth Commerce proved last week as they as each teen appeared before the local faced a panel of local investors and business owners who had volunteered discussed the new products and services to pony up money or other assistance to they had invented. make them make the leap from concept They had been preparing for the to reality. fateful session since September, Some, like Pradyouth Velagapudi of gathering every week with YEA! director Ahwatukee, injected some humor into Pamela Manwaring to learn every their presentations. facet of running a business – from The 13-yearold Horizon Honors product development to bookkeeping, Secondary School student had developed the WristBandit, a device to help parents located their lost children at amusement parks, stadiums and malls. “I was lost at Sea World when I was young for 20 minutes at a gift shop,” he said, prompting laughter from the panel and the audience of parents and other supporters. Pradyouth and his nine counterparts were prepared with slide shows that buttressed their five-minute speeches. The slides identified their projected operating and supply costs, financing strategy, target market, competition, short and long-term business goals and promotion plans. In the end, the panel agreed to give each entrepreneur investments ranging from $200 to $950 in cash that would supplement the money they had saved and the money they’d be getting from their parents. The panelists were no strangers to the business world. They (Special to AFN) included Ahwatukee auctioneer The big winner during YEA members' meeting with Bobby Ehlert, San Tan Ford investors was Emma Shaurette, standing next to her owner Tim Hovik and PostNet mother, Phyllis Shaurette. The investors panel is sending owner Aaron Mueller. her to compete with 300 other YEA! participants from across the country. Also on the panel were Ben BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

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The young CEOs who participated in the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce's Young Entrepreneurs Academy include, from left: bottom row: Pradyoth Velagapudi,Tevel Oakes and Adam Stewart; standing: Morgan Higginbotham, Will Urtuzuastegui, Alec Liapis, Swalynn Sims, Brooke Kirk, Sophie Bruner and Emma Shaurette.

Lewis, a design consultant and director of education for TechShop, a national chain of spaces for start-up manufacturers; Bill Lombardi, a consultant for IBM Global Business Services; Charles Morales III, operations manager for the publishing company for the Ahwatukee Foothills News; and Matthew Wilson, co-owner of the advertising-public relations firm Knoodle. The big winner was 13-year-old Emma Shaurette of Tempe, a Kyrene Middle School eighth grader who had invented an app and website called Rover’s Reviews, which she described as: “A social hub where any and all dog owners go to for honest reviews by other dog owners all around the country on any and all dog products, services, parks, stores, hotels, restaurants, miscellaneous and events.” She figured that between $250 in savings and an equal amount from her family, she needed another $845 to start her operation. Emma not only received the full amount she requested, but also was

named a Saunders Scholar, entitling her to a trip in May to Rochester, New York, where she will compete with 300 other young entrepreneurs selected by other YEA! programs across the country for college scholarships, prestigious prizes and a trip to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Summit in Washington, D.C., in December. Pradyouth was awarded two-thirds of his $935 “ask” to develop and sell his first WristBandit, which actually would be a tracking unit with 50 wristbands. His idea is to sell these units to theme parks and similarly large venues, which would then sell individual wristbands to parents. The venue would then use the tracking unit to locate any wristband wearer who might have been separated from a parent or guardian. The Ahwatukee Chamber runs the only YEA! program in the East Valley and the young CEOs came from Ahwatukee, Tempe, Phoenix, Chandler and Gilbert. See

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Chamber President/CEO Lindy Lutz Cash said the program offered a chance for tomorrow’s innovators to get a headstart with the broad-range help of their community. “For our community and our country to prosper, the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce is aware that developing the entrepreneurial spirit in our young people is critical,” she said. The other CEOs are:

Brooke Kirk, a 13-year-old Tempe Prep student whose SELFish Skincare company developed a line of organic do-it-yourself skincare kits that include no harmful chemicals and could be mixed with everyday kitchen foods like avacadoes. Sophie Bruner, an Ahwatukee 15-year-old at Desert Vista High School who developed a website called dyslexicstudent.com that aims to help kids with dyslexia find resources to overcome their condition and realize their full potential.

Tevel Oakes, a 17year-old Chandler resident and Horizon Honors student who is developing a universal portable charger for electronic devices that can be used when there is no ready source of power. Users would rotate a hand crank to generate enough juice to charge devices. Alec Liapis

of Gilbert, a collegebound Highland High School football player whose TerraSpan website is aimed at merging “social media with positive ideas” to offer users unique volunteer opportunities and connect with others who share their passions for solving various world issues.

Swalynn Sims, a 15-year-old South Phoenix student who invented HairEnvy, an online subscription service for African-American women looking to try natural and organic hair products. Adam Stewart, a 14-year-old Altadena Middle School eighth grader whose Figuremakers website allows subscribers to design action figures that he would then create on a 3-D printer and ship to their homes.

Morgan Higginbotham,

another Desert Vista High student and Ahwatukee resident who had formed Poccette, a company that would sell Cherry Nubbs, cherry-filled chocolates, at convenience stores. He was recently accepted into Yale’s exclusive National Student League Conference to be held this summer.

Will Urtuzuastegui, a 17-yearold Ahwatukee student at Horizon Honors who invented a subscription service called TipsyRides that would use Uber to give rides home to customers who realized they had too much to drink during a night on the town.

New students sought The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce is recruiting young wouldbe CEOs for its next Young Entrepreneurs Academy beginning in the fall. Contact: 602-515-3800 or yeaahwatukee @gmail.com Information: yeausa.org.

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eff Williams has made wine a big part of his career. Now he’s adding winemaking to his resume. Williams, who is planning to return to Ahwatukee soon after living the past few years in Chandler, has made a wine he calls Rugby Red, partly to honor the sport that he played 12 years in college and professionally. And once he moves back to Ahwatukee, he also is planning to revive the Ahwatukee Foothills Wine Society, which he helped start in 1997 with Liz Echeverria and Kristy Loftus when he was working at the El Chorro Lodge in Paradise Valley. “We met once a month at Caffe Boa on the patio,” he recalled, noting that owner Scott Rennard offered his Ahwatukee restaurant as a permanent home for the society. A broker for a Napa, California, winery, Williams, who lived in Ahwatukee for seven years, made the wine from a 2012 vintage with the help of Doce Roble Winery in Paso Robles, California. He directed the mixing of grapes and would sample the mixtures until he felt he had the right combination to produce a wine that is 60 percent Syrah and 40 percent cabernet sauvignon. He even picked the label, showing his name and a photo of him as a rugby

player on the front while the back contains the usual list of ingredients, a thanks to the winery that helped him and his favorite statement: “Water separates people, wine brings them together.” The wine was not bottled until last Sept. 21 and it needed a couple more months to recover from “bottle shock,” Wallace said. But now he has been distributing it to restaurants, for people who want to buy it by the glass, and several stores, for those who want to take a bottle home. The restaurants include Caffe Boa in Ahwatukee, the Mesa and Ahwatukee Nello’s, the Italian Grotto in Scottsdale, El Vinaio and Desert Eagle Brewing Company in Mesa, Angelina’s Italian Kitchen in Lake Havasu and A Latte Vino in Casa Grande. Stores that have stocked it are Sun Devil Liquors in Mesaa and Jerry’s Liquors and Tops Liquors in Tempe. Wallace developed his wine sensibility working in the restaurant industry starting in 1984 – his sister is a chef as well. But then he gravitated to the wine industry, and at various times has been a partner or regional sales manager for different distributors. As a broker, he said he has developed an extensive network, particularly in California’s wine industry. So, will he try another batch once his 70 cases of Rugby Red run out? “Maybe down the road,” Wallace said.

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Easter is about more than bunny; it’s all about us BY DIANE MARKINS AFN Guest Writer

hat are your Easter memories and traditions? As a little girl, I loved Easter. What’s not to love? My sister and I always got a new “Easter outfit” which included a frilly dress of our choosing, lacy socks, shiny new patent leather Mary Janes, a hat and even little white gloves. No, I’m not nearing 80, that’s just the way my mom wanted to do things. Coloring enough eggs to exhaust a barnyard of chickens, we were artistic geniuses. The night before the big day we’d be filled with butterflies of anticipation for the beautiful, loaded basket that giant rabbit would drop off in exchange for the large carrot left as an offering of gratitude...and yes, we believed! Up at dawn, we’d marvel at the love-

ly loot bestowed upon us and eat a few pieces of candy before breakfast. Church was fun because we got to show off our new clothes and find out how much the Big Bunny liked other kids. Off to Grandma’s house for Easter egg hunts until the last adult finally said no more. Aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents sat down to a table laden with what we now call comfort food. Throughout the day, we were depleting our stash as the marshmallow peeps, chocolate bunnies, jelly beans and malted milk eggs were consumed. Um...and there was something about Jesus. Any of this sounding familiar? I’m not one to condemn any tradition that results in family togetherness and forming sweet memories, but perhaps there’s a better way. I realize now that the Easter celebration I grew up with was all about me: my appearance, my stash of goodies, my fun day.

Honestly, it’s still all about me...at least that’s what Jesus would say. He lived in our challenging, abusive, hurt-filled world for me. He died a brutal death, at the hands of hateful people for me. He defeated death and lives on, for me. Romans 5:8 says, “But God demonstrates His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” For those who love the fun family traditions like I grew up with, maybe there could be two days of Easter celebrations. Perhaps Good Friday or even on Saturday, we could spend a little time remembering this man who brought each of us so much more than a wicker basketful of colored sugar. We could deliberately try to relate to Jesus by recalling our own (comparably shallow) experiences of pain and sacrifice for others. We could spend some time being still, soaking in God’s eternal expression of love that encompassed the

very first Easter. “Oh, give thanks to the Lord! Call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples! ...” Psalm 105:1. We could write Him a sincere letter of thanks. We could teach our kids to draw a picture or use other artistic methods to create a gift expressing grateful hearts. Our wonderful God doesn’t want us to throw away fun times or eliminate lasting traditions or replace them with a stiff, obligatory religious ritual. He loves to see us smile, hug and enjoy treats. But I believe He’d delight even more in the way our spirits would respond to an intentional interlude basking in His presence. Not for His sake because Easter is all about us, because what He did on the cross was certainly for each of us. -Ahwatukee resident Diane Markins divides her time between family, platform speaking, radio, business and writing. Reach her: Dianemarkins.com

Hospital chaplains see the pain doctors can’t treat BY RALPH ZUBIATE AFN Managing Editor

he image of a hospital chaplain is pretty standard. A man in a collared shirt slips into the patient’s room as machines beep and hiss. A stole is kissed and placed over the back of the neck. Oil is applied to the patient’s forehead, and a prayer is muttered. Maybe a squeeze of a hand and a word whispered in an ear. Then, the chaplain quietly slips away. “That’s Hollywood,” said Mario Valadez, manager of spiritual care with Dignity Health in the East Valley. “This is not Hollywood.” Chaplains do provide spiritual care, but the reality can be more raw than that. They deal with illness, death, uncertainty, doubt and fear. Often, chaplains become counselors of a sort, a sounding board for patients and families at a critical time in their lives. “Chaplains are trained to help any

person. Those of faith, or no faith or little faith,” said Valadez, who oversees 10 chaplains at both Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert medical centers. Chaplains are primarily Protestant or Catholic, but are trained in different traditions, such as Muslim, Jewish, Baha’i, Buddhist, Jehovah’s Witness, Native American, Mormon, even atheist. “There’s no agenda of me sharing my faith with you,” Valadez said. “I have to find out what you have as values.” Chaplains are from all walks of life. All have gone through seminary and some are certified in clinical pastoral education. “The primary reason one comes in is to help and be compassionate to those in pain and suffering,” said David Yanez, chaplain at Banner Baywood Medical Center and Banner Heart Hospital in Mesa. “You have to be compassionate and giving. If not, you shouldn’t be here. If you’re not sympathetic (to their belief system), you can at least listen,” Yanez

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Banner Baywood Medical Center Chaplain David Yanez prays with a patient.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 13-FRIDAY, APRIL 14 MEDITATION TIME SLATED

Mountain View Lutheran Church will host “The Way of the Cross – A Time of Meditation & Prayer,” using paintings, Scripture readings and meditative pieces. Stations throughout the sanctuary will lead people along the way of Jesus’ suffering. The paintings are by Sieger Köder (1925-2016), one of the best known Christian artists in German-speaking Europe. The meditations and prayers are written by Theo Schmidkonz, SJ and taken from the book “Kreuzweg-Erfahrungen,” DETAILS >>8-10 p.m. Thursday and 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday. At 6:30 p.m. Thursday, a Maundy Thursday service will be held. 11002 S. 48th S. Ahwatukee. 917208-0538, communications@mvlutheran.org.

THURS, APRIL 13-SUN, APRIL 16 THREE-DAY WORSHIP SET

Family of Christ Lutheran Church will hold three unified days of worship marking Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection. Thus, on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, there is no benediction and the congregation leaves in silence. Likewise, there are no opening preludes on Good Friday or Easter and the whole service concludes with the Easter benediction. The purpose for treating the worship taking place on these three days as a unity is to emphasize how Jesus’ passion, death, and resurrection from the dead form one saving action and to underscore how the goal of reflecting on Jesus’ passion and death is to prepare the worshiper to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection from the dead DETAILS>> 3501 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. 480759-4047, Dmburge1953@gmail.com. 7 p.m. Thursday, April 13: Besides the celebration of Holy Communion, this portion of the liturgy will feature a special form of confession and absolution. 7 p.m. Friday, April 14: Special elements of this portion of the liturgy include the unveiling of the crosses, which have been veiled during Lent, and the speaking of the reproaches, during which the sanctuary gets progressively darker, symbolizing both how Jesus’ disciples deserted him and his death. The last part of this portion of the liturgy is a series of prayers based of Jesus’ seven last words from the cross. 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 16, Holy Communion is celebrated.

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Mountain View Lutheran Church will hold five services with childcare provided at three. An Easter breakfast will be offered to support the chuch’s Youth Ministries and feature pancakes, eggs, three kinds of meat, pastries and cereal. DETAILS >> Services at 6, 7:30, 8:45, 10, and 11:15 a.m. Childcare at the 8:45, 10 and 11 a.m. services. Breakfast is 7-11 a.m. and tickets are $8 with children under 3 free. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. 480-8932579, mvlutheran.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29 SHIRER TO BE SIMULCAST

Priscilla Shirer Simulcast for women and teen girls will focus on the power of prayer and learning to study God’s Word for yourself. DETAILS>> 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Bridgeway Community Church, 2420 E. Liberty Lane, Ahwatukee. Cost: $15 (includes refreshments), plus $8 for lunch (optional). Register: bridgewaycc.org.

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This biblical scripture study embraces a spirit-filled, intellectually honest, and understandable exploration of God’s Word. Lessons will combine Christian and Jewish theology along with Bible history, archaeology and linguistics for a rich learning experience. DETAILS>> 9:15 a.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579, mvlutheran.org.

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Inspirational messages and music to lift your spirit. A welcoming community committed to living from the heart. Many classes and events offered. We welcome you! DETAILS>> 10 a.m. Sundays at Unity of Tempe, 1222 E. Baseline Road, Suite 103, Tempe. Information: 480792-1800, unityoftempe.com.

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CLASS TARGETS THE GRIEVING

Classes for those grieving over death or divorce. DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 739 W. Erie St., Chandler. 480-963-4127.

TUESDAYS GRIEFSHARE

Mountain Park Community Church is offering an ongoing GriefShare programs to help people deal with the pain of losing a loved one. DETAILS>> 6:30-8 p.m., 2408 E. Pecos Road, Ahwatukee. To register: mountainpark.org and click on Launch. Information: Alex at 480-759-6200

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invites you to attend Easter Sunrise Service at South Mountain Park Sunday, April 16th

5:45 a.m. Breakfast served after service

Directions from I-10 & Elliot: Go west on Elliot to 48th St., turn right. Go one mile to Guadalupe, turn left. Park entrance is immediately on your left. Drive until it dead ends at a large parking lot.

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Casual Service 9AM 10AM Easter Egg Hunt Traditional Service 10:30AM Childcare available at both services.

Outdoor Prayer Garden: Ten prayer stations for the whole family. Open daily April 8-16th, Sunrise to Sunset. Holy Thursday Service, April 13 at 7PM, Last Supper Communion Service, a memorable and interactive worship service for all ages. Good Friday Service, April 14th at 7PM, Last Seven Words of Christ, a meaningful worship with word, choir and soloists.

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DETAILS>> 6:20 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org.

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DETAILS>> 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mountain Park Community Church, 2408 E. Pecos Road. mountainpark.org.

SENIORS ENJOY ‘TERRIFIC TUESDAYS’

The program is free and includes bagels and coffee and a different speaker or theme each week. Registration not needed. DETAILS>> 10-11 a.m., Barness Family East Valley Jewish Community Center, 908 N. Alma School Road, Chandler. evjcc.org or 480-897-0588.

WEDNESDAYS CHIMING CHERUBS

For younger kids, grades 2 and 3, who love music and want to learn to ring the handbells. DETAILS>> 5:45 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Celebrate Recovery is a Biblical 12-step program that helps you find hope and healing from all of life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups.

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DIVORCE CARE

DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group that will walk alongside you and provide support through divorce or separation. DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org.

SANCTUARY CHOIR

This choir sings regularly at the 9:15 a.m. worship services and is a part of the Cantata Choir that presents around Christmas and Easter. DETAILS>> 6:45 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY MEETS

Celebrate Recovery says it “brings your relationship with the Lord closer to your heart as it heals your hurts, habits and hang-ups.” Participants can discuss issues ranging from feeling left out to addictions. “Nothing is too small or too large.” DETAILS>> 6:20 p.m. at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. mvlutheran.org/

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WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY OFFERED

Living Word Ahwatukee women’s Bible study and fellowship that offers “a short, low-key time of praise and worship in music and message.” It’s also an opportunity to meet other Christian women in Ahwatukee. DETAILS>> 10-11:30 a.m., Living Word Ahwatukee, 14647 W. 50th St., Suite 165, Ahwatukee. Free child care.

THURSDAYS

SLEEPING BAGS FOR THE HOMELESS

Ugly Quilts has made more than 15,500 sleeping bags for the area homeless, and continues to do so at First United Methodist Church every Thursday. Quilters stitch donated fabric, comforters, sheets and blankets into sleeping bags. Those are then distributed to the Salvation Army, churches and veterans’ organizations. DETAILS>> 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 15 E. 1st Ave., Mesa. Information: 480-969-5577.

KIDS CAN FIND SUPPORT

DETAILS>> 6:30-8:30 p.m., 1825 S. Alma School Road, Room C202, Chandler. Pastor Larry Daily, 480-9633997, ext. 141, larrydaily@chandlercc.org or chandlercc.org.

FRIDAYS

NEFESHSOUL HOLDS SERVICES

Congregation NefeshSoul holds Shabbat services the second Friday of every month on the campus of the Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation. DETAILS>> 6:15 p.m., 6400 W. Del Rio St., Chandler. Information: nefeshsoul.org.

TOTS TAUGHT TORAH

Hosted by Chabad of the East Valley for children ages 2 to 5. Features hands-on activities about the Shabbat, songs, stories and crafts. Children will make and braid their own challah. DETAILS>> 10:15-11 a.m., members’ homes. 480-7855831.

SATURDAYS

WEEKLY SERVICES SCHEDULED

Support group for children ages 6 to 12 coping with a separation or divorce in the family. One-time $10 fee includes snacks and workbook.

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the morning and Bible study in the afternoon. DETAILS>> 10:30 a.m.-noon; 1:30-2:45 p.m. at True Jesus Church, 2640 N. Dobson Road, Chandler. 480899-1488 or tjcphoenix@tjc.org.

JEWISH KIDS PROGRAM AVAILABLE

Shabbat Yeladim is a free Shabbat program for Jewish children ages 3-7 sponsored by Ahwatukee’s NefeshSoul Jewish Community. Shabbat Yeladim is on

the second Saturday of the month. Songs, stories and art project each month. DETAILS>> 10-11 a.m. on the Valley Unitarian Universalist Campus, 6400 W. Del Rio, Chandler. Contact Rabbi Susan Schanerman at rabbi@nefeshsoul.org or nefeshsoul.org.

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Medical Center in Phoenix. “I make myself available for anybody who has spiritual issues,” he said. “The main thing is being available.” For some hospital patients, it’s a time to confront the big questions. “They’re lying in bed,” Valadez said, “and it may be the very first time they ask, ‘Why, God?’ That’s when we get a phone call.” The most difficult cases Valadez sees are unexpected deaths. “Those are the most challenging, personally,” he said. “That’s the hardest.” He cited child drownings, or sudden heart attacks. He recalls one time being called in on Christmas Day. “A father with two young kids and a wife was opening presents,” he said. “Suddenly, he has a cardiac arrest and dies. That’s tough. “For the rest of their lives, that’s their Christmas memory. Nothing you say could take away the pain.” When he was a chaplaincy student, Valadez’s first case was a trauma call. A nurse asked him to join the family as a man who had been in an automobile accident was brought in through Emergency. He saw the man on a gurney with gruesome injuries, and it was apparent that he was not going to survive. “I had to see that, then go be with the family, his two daughters,” he said. “I walked in, and they knew it was not a good outcome. “I didn’t know the rawness of that, what I’d be getting into. But somehow, by the grace of God, I’m still here.”

Life-death mediation

Yanez, who retired from the Air Force, says he feels the most conflict when he steps into a difficult family situation. “It doesn’t always happen, but sometimes there is a difference of opinion, even when there’s something written

down,” he said. “The family may be at odds with what to do with a loved one. It could be that Dad said no machines, but some want to keep him alive. I have to be an umpire, arbitrator between both sides,” he said. Valadez sometimes acts as a mediator in family meetings with medical personnel. “When you get that diagnosis, say a cancer diagnosis, sometimes the family is like a deer in the headlights. I might interrupt and say, ‘We need time to digest this information.’ “You have to step in for the family,” Valadez said. Sellards has been at bedside during endof-life situations. “About a dozen times,” he said. “I’ve had to get to somebody’s bedside so we can say a prayer before we unplug. That’s tough, too, because the minute you leave, all the wires and plugs are pulled, and that person is off to eternity, whatever way they’re going. That’s not up to us to decide.” At those times, he said, his ministry reaches more than the patient. “The family needs it worse than the one passing away,” he said. All chaplains have to deal with stressed patients and families. Yanez said, “They want me to share scripture and prayer, especially when they’re withdrawing care. If they’re fearful, you talk about their fear. They often have fear, anxiety, doubt. They want peace with God. “More than 50 percent of the people I talk to are not attending church. They have kind of been forgotten – I hate to stay that.” Valadez said, “We don’t go talk to the family, we go listen to them.”

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That said, chaplains don’t always know whether they’ve helped people in the long run. “It’s hard to tell the impact you’ve had,”

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hether you celebrate Easter at church or with brunch, the Ahwatukee region offers a number of holiday activities for the entire family. From egg hunts to pageants, here are some egg-speriences you’ll want to put on your calendar. Kick off your Easter weekend at the world’s largest annual outdoor Easter pageant. From today, April 12, to Saturday, April 15, Mesa Arizona Temple puts on the production “Jesus The Christ.” More than 475 cast members re-enact the story of Jesus, including his life, death and resurrection, in a 65-minute professionally produced musical. The show starts at 8 each night and costs nothing to attend. However, you should show up a few hours early to get a seat. The Mesa Arizona Temple is at 525 E. Main St., Mesa. Learn more at easterpageant.org. On Thursday, April 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., kids under 8 can enjoy the trick-ortreat-style Tiny Tots Egg Hunt along Mesa’s

Main Street. Stop at businesses flying a Family Easter Celebration. From 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, balloon to receive one egg per child. The kids up to 9 years old can Easter Bunny will also be around for participate in age-divided photos. Learn more at facebook. egg hunts. Plus, enjoy com/kidtasticmesa. interactive activities, If you aren’t averse to rides, photos with the a drive, Schnepf Farms Easter Bunny, food in Queen Creek hosts and a Family Easter its annual Easter EggBasket Giveaway. citement on Saturday, The complex is April 15, from 9 a.m. at 4500 S. Basha to 4 p.m. Kids can Road, Chandler. enjoy egg hunts, Learn more at Easter cookies, rides, chandleraz.gov. a hot dog lunch and If you’re looking photos with the for an Easter Easter Bunny. play that isn’t of a Tickets cost $25 religious nature, check per kid and $3-$10 per out “Who Stole My adult. If you plan to Eggs?” go, however, you’ll want The fun, free mystery to buy soon as tickets play courtesy of East go fast. Learn more at (Special to AFN) Valley Children’s Theatre schnepffarms.com. A young girl enjoys the day hunting scrambles to capture Snedigar Sportsplex in for eggs at Snedigar Sportsplex’s free an egg thief (possibly Chandler offers its free Family Easter Celebration.

a chicken burglar?). It takes place at Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Road, Mesa, from 2-3 p.m. on Saturday. You can call 480-644-3100 for more info. On Easter Sunday itself, scoot over to Rawhide Western Town in Chandler for the annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza (tired of the egg puns yet?) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rawhide offers an Easter buffet at the Steakhouse that ranges from pancakes to top sirloin. Then the kids can wear themselves out in an egg hunt. Tickets cost $21.95 for adults and $9.95 for kids 4-12. Register your spot at 480‑502-5600 or at reso@rawhide.com. Learn more at rawhide.com. If you want an event not traditionally Easter-related, head over to Organ Stop Pizza in Mesa on Easter Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can partake in all-you-can-eat pizza and salad while you enjoy a special concert from the Mighty Wurlitzer. Lunch costs $12 for adults, $10 for kids 3-9, and you do not need to purchase tickets in advance. Information: organstoppizza.com.

Sinbad promises laughs at his Wild Horse Pass show BY CARSON MLNARIK GETOUT Contributor

Traveling and performing stand-up is old hat for comedian Sinbad. After more than 30 years in the business, it still doesn’t get old. “I’ve been on the road since ’83,” said Sinbad, who was born 60 years ago as David Adkins in Benton Harbor, Michigan. “I never stopped doing standu-p and I never will. I love it.” Audiences may know him best from “Jingle All the Way” or “The Sinbad Show,” but the multifaceted entertainer is doing what he does best – perform live, on Friday, April 28, at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino in Chandler.

A basketball star at the University of Denver, the 6-foot-5-inch Sinbad took an untraditional route to comedy. He served in the U.S. Air Force and, while assigned to the 384th Air Refueling Wing at Kansas’ McConnell Air Force Base in 1981, he competed as an emcee in a talent contest. It was then that he realized he could make (Special to AFN) people laugh. Even after 30 years in the business, comedian Sinbad isn’t tired “I said, ‘Hey I like this. This is of traveling and performing stand-up. what I’m going to do,’” he said while developing material. simply. “I don’t know what I talk about until I get Since then, the comedian, who was inspired by Bill Cosby, Lenny Bruce and there,” he said with a laugh. “A lot of it is Redd Foxx, hasn’t adhered to any rules improv right at the moment.”

And how do all the laughs come together? The comedian is similarly concise. “I try not to overanalyze it,” he said. “You put the time in and somehow it works.” As for his plans, Sinbad hinted toward TV and movie projects, potentially with his filmmaker son. In the meantime, he’s focusing on his live performances. “It’s going to be a wild ride, that’s all I have to say.”

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Only two days left for Phoenix Film Festival

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inephiles annually flock to the Valley for the Phoenix Film Festival, the largest event of its type in Arizona. In its 17th year, the festival anticipates more than 25,000 attendees this spring. Phoenix Film Festival director Jason Carney encourages the thousands of movie fans to take full advantage of the event, which ends its run today, April 12, and Thursday, April 13, at the Scottsdale Harkins 101. The festival is offering a flex pass that allows them to see four films over the weekend. Carney says this helps fans

realize, “These are people who love films as much as I do.” Carney has been involved with the Phoenix Film Festival since its inception in 2001. It was founded when two local filmmakers, Golan Ramas and Chris Lamont, were disappointed in the lack of opportunities to show their work in the Valley. They started a film festival to fill that void. In its 17 years, the Phoenix Film Festival has grown from a few days to a weeklong event. It stands out because it is housed in one location, with a pavilion outside the

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theater for parties. Carney says he believes this is one of the main draws. “Everything takes place in one location. Other places you have to shuttle to get from film to film,” Carney says. “There is no reason to leave once you are there. It creates a great sense of community, with filmmakers and filmgoers all in one location.” The festival boasts an impressive lineup of a short films, independent movies and documentaries. Past movies include “Me, Earl and the Dying Girl” and “Boyhood.” Among

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The 16th annual Phoenix Improv Festival International features a huge cast of talented improvisation artists. BY KENNETH LAFAVE Getout Contributor

f you think “improv” and envision “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” you need to visit the 16th Phoenix Improv Festival International Thursday, April 20, to Saturday, April 22, at the Herberger Theatre Center. There, for four shows over three days, ensembles of unscripted actors from nine countries will go well beyond the bounds of obvious gags. “There’s nothing wrong with that kind of improv,” said Bill Binder, festival producer. “Being funny in short skits is one valid part of it. But the long form does a lot more than that.” The “long form” can go from 15 minutes to 90 minutes and can include serious displays of unscripted acting. The art of creating characters and situations on the spot leaves no aspect of human experience untouched. Actors can be called on to re-create moments of trauma or despair or lovesickness as much as instances of hilarity. Nor do the differences stop there. The actors who make improv their lives have a different attitude toward the lack of a script. “The idea in ‘Whose Line is It?’ is that the

lack of script is an impediment and let’s show how clever we can be, filling in that gap. We look at the lack of script not as an obstacle, but as an opportunity,” Binder said. The opportunity is one of emotional openness, he said. “If I am an actor in ‘Our Town‘ or ‘Into the Woods,’ I need to stick to the words written for me,” Binder explained. “If I am profoundly moved in one of those situations, I may not be able to bring that out in the words I’m given. But as an unscripted actor, the emotions and vulnerability we feel go right into what we say and do. It’s the difference between creating real emotions, and just re-creating them in one performance after another.” Binder spends most of his time globetrotting to participate in the more than 60 improv festivals in North America, Europe, Asia and elsewhere. The phenomenon is growing in South America and even the Middle East. For the Phoenix festival, actors from Ireland, Canada, Australia, the United States, Finland, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy and Turkey will be in residency for one week before they take their art to the public. “Unscripted acting takes years of training, just like any other craft. If you’re on stage

with an actor you’ve known for 20 seconds, playing a couple that’s been together 60 years, you need to have honed your skills and acting practices,” Binder pointed out. How do the actors get the ideas for the characters and situations that spark their improvised journeys? “The most common way is to ask he audience for suggestions,” Binder noted. “The actors will ask, ‘What’s on your mind right now? What affects you?’ Or they will just ask for a noun, a single noun, and they’ll personify that.” The word can be common and still unleash a torrent of emotions and associations. “Suppose the word is ‘pencil,’” he said. “It’s a writing implement, yes, but it’s also something that’s kind of out of the past, something that’s outlived its usefulness.” The situation allows the actor to explore what it feels like to be out of date – in a serious way. Although not all the groups in the Phoenix event are from countries where the main language is other than English, all the troupes will perform in English, which has become the de facto international language. Binder has, however, found himself in countries that did not use English – sometimes to amusing effect. “I was once in a show in France where everyone had to speak French. Beyond

‘bonjour’ and ‘oui,’ I don’t have any French, so it was challenging. I had to use eye contact and physicality and, just through that, I was able to react emotionally,” he recalled. Binder promises that the nine companies will have different approaches. “Some use music, some electronics, another uses animated GIFs to inspire them,” he said. The bottom line for improvising actors is pretty much the same as for all of us in reality: We make it up as we go along. The major contrast might lie in the actors’ need to do something we often forget in daily life: “On stage with other actors and no script, you really need to listen and hear what other people say.”

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What: Phoenix Improv Festival International Where: Herberger Theatre Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. When: Thursday, April 20, to Saturday, April 22. Tickets: $10-$20. Info: 602-252-8497, phoeniximprovfestival.com.

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Grumpy boys and Wonderettes are among weekend fun ‘Sergeants’ offers laughs

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Wonderettes are marvelous

“The Marvelous Wonderettes” and follows four girls as they attend the 1958 Springfield High School prom. Learn about their lives through more than 30 hit ’50s and ’60s songs, including “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover” and “Lipstick on Your Collar.” DETAILS>> Mondays and Tuesdays, April 17-18. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert. Tickets: $18-$30. 480-497-1181. haletheatrearizona.com.

County Fair begins

Enjoy 35 carnival rides, a wide selection of fair food, shopping pavilions, and exhibits of agriculture and livestock. Entry (except parking) is free Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. DETAILS>> Times vary, Today-Sunday, April 12-16. Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix. Tickets: $9 adult, kids under 8 free; Parking $8. maricopacountyfair.org.

In “No Time for Sergeants,” lovable hillbilly Will Stockdale gets drafted into the Army Air Corps (the precursor to the Air Force) and sets his sights instead on serving in the infantry. His journey turns the Air Corps upside down in this hilarious play. DETAILS>> Wednesdays-Saturdays, April 12-May 13. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert. Tickets: $18-$30. 480-4971181. haletheatrearizona.com.

Marquee Brass performs

Hailing from the famed Peabody Institute in Baltimore, this five-piece virtuoso brass ensemble presents an evening of unforgettable music. DETAILS>> 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 13. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. Tickets: $30-$45. 480-644-6500. mesaartscenter.com.

Disney dreams big

Th skating extravaganza “Disney on Ice: Dream Big,” features four stories with beloved characters that include Tinker

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IMP Fest launching

For Mesa’s regular 2nd Friday Night Out, the theme is Independent Music and features a range of live local bands. Plus, enjoy more than 60 art booths, food trucks and a drawing to win an electric guitar. DETAILS>> 6-10 p.m., Friday, April 14. Downtown Mesa, Main Street between Center and Robson. Cost: Free. 2ndfridaynightout.com.

Crafts festival slated

Show up for the final MACFest of the season and browse handmade arts and crafts from a number of local artisans. DETAILS>>10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, April 15. Downtown Mesa, North MacDonald St., between Main Street and Pepper Place

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Bollywood arrives

Experience the sights and sounds of India in this colorful Bollywood review. Taj Express fuses film, dance, music and elaborate costumes to create an electrifying cinema-like experience. DETAILS>> 8 p.m., Saturday, April 15. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. Tickets: $30-$50. 480-644-6500. mesaartscenter. com.

‘Grumpiest Boy’ hits stage

“The Grumpiest Boy in the World” tells the story of a completely average boy, Zachary, who wants to stand out in some way. So, he takes a magical journey to find a place he can be special. How will his journey end? Find out in this new Childsplay production aimed at kids ages 5 and older. DETAILS>>Saturday-Sunday, April 1516. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe. Tickets: $12-$26. tempe.gov

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Bruschetta makes a perfect appetizer for Easter entertaining BY JAN D’ATRI Contributor

e’re approaching Easter, and many of you will be gathering with family and friends on Sunday for the big holiday meal! If you’re looking for a real rock-star appetizer for your Easter buffet or patio parties, you will never go wrong with bruschetta. Here’s my go-to recipe and a how-to video to take all the guesswork out.

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Ingredients: (serves approx.8-10) 8 large ripe Roma tomatoes, sliced in half and cored and chopped medium fine 1/2 sweet yellow onion, chopped fine 4 gloves of garlic, minced or chopped fine 1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons extra virgin oil 8-10 fresh basil leaves, chopped fine. (Do not use dry) Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste 1 baguette, sliced thin

1/4 cup olive oil and about 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese for sprinkling on the bread.

Directions:

Cut baguette into thin slices. Lay the pieces on a cookie sheet. Put some olive oil in a small cup and brush the slices with oil using a pastry brush or spoon. Top with a very light sprinkle of grated cheese. Broil or bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes or until the slices are toasted golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, cheese, basil, parsley, salt and pepper and lightly toss. Add olive oil and blend all ingredients well. Place a teaspoonful of tomato mixture on top of each bread slice. Sprinkle with a hint of grated cheese. Garnish with fresh basil. – Check out my One Minute Kitchen video here: http://www.jandatri.com/ recipes/bruschetta/?category_id=384

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Desert Vista girls tennis closing in on No. 1 tourney seed BY JASON P. SKODA AFN Prep Sports Director

he Desert Vista High School girls’ tennis program has been stuck at a level of success that most programs would like to maintain. For more than a decade, the Thunder could be counted on for double-digit regular season wins, compete for the Tempe City Tournament title and qualify for the state tournament. All commendable standards, but Desert Vista could also be counted on to lose to Xavier and bow out in the state tournament somewhere around the second round. “We’ve been pretty good but it has never been enough to get over the top,” Desert Vista coach Angel Singer said. “We just might be good enough to do it.” The season certainly is shaping up to be something special so far, as the Thunder, infused with a talented freshman class that includes No. 1 Rimona Rouf, has

shown signs of breaking through. Desert Vista entered Tuesday’s match against Westwood undefeated at 10-0. It won the Tempe City Invitational for the fifth time on March 18, But the real sign came on March 28. That is when the Thunder topped Xavier, 6-3, for the first time in the 12 years Singer has been the head coach for the program. “There was definitely some personal gratification there,” Singer said. “We’ve never done that since I’ve been coach. There’s a little redemption there. It could have been even more but we kind of let up at the end. “It’s always been a tough one of us, but some of the young players have no reason to be dreading that match (in the years) to come because they’ve beaten them.” Much of the success this season has been the result of Rouf ’s taking over the No. 1 spot. Last year’s No. 1, Jacy Chan, held her own at the top spot a year ago, but now at

No. 2, she is a very difficult matchup for opponents. The addition of Rouf drops all the players – junior Jody Zhu, junior Jody Palmer, senior Paris Bennett and senior Erica Liu – down one slot to make them even stronger players. “For me personally, it has been a good addition,” Chan said of Rouf. “She makes me better. It’s a good match and I feel like if I can play with her then I can beat anyone else. And the team is better for it.” Singer said the best part about a player Rouf ’s of caliber is that she can be focused on USTAF rankings and the high school team is just something to do. “The whole family has been great, and totally supportive of the team,” Singer said. “It’s rare, really. Usually, team tennis is secondary. They couldn’t be any better.” Rouf has a chance to be a really special player for Desert Vista over the next four seasons. “She’s dynamite and her upside is See

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(Jason Skda/AFN Staff)

Desert Vista High freshman Rinoma Rouf has stepped into the No. 1 slot for the Thunder tennis team.

Thunder boys volleyball looks to golf tournament for support

ompetitive high school volleyball doesn’t come cheap. That’s why Desert Vista High School’s boys volleyball team is working with its booster club and Breyer Law Offices of Ahwatukee to put on the first of what organizers hope to make an annual event – a golf tournament. “We are trying to accomplish big goals on and off the court,” said volleyball head coach Clay Webb. “In order to ensure that all our student athletes are able to be successful, it takes a lot of time and money to create a great program. I want to create a culture that allows for these

young men to develop and persevere through challenges they might face on and off the court.” The Thunder Scramble Golf Tournament will be held at 8 a.m. May 25 at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa. The $70 per-player fee includes a bucket of range balls, cart and a barbecue dinner. Organizers have set an April 21 deadline for buying tickets and also are offering a wide range of tax-deductible sponsorships that they hope will attract the support of local businesses. Webb can be contacted at 480-706-7900, ext. 70111 or cwebb@tuhsd.k12.az.us for information.

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Booster Teddie Baldwin said the team needs financial support. “It takes a lot of money to pay for volleyball tournaments, meals, uniforms, balls and so forth,” Baldwin said. “It is up to the coach and boosters to raise money.” Every year, Desert Vista has tried to travel out of state to at least one tournament a year, but the cost can reach $5,000, with food, travel expenses and hotel as well as the tournament entry fee. There are also two state tournaments that can require travel and other expenses such as weekly team dinners, apparel for the season and the end-of-

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year team banquet. “It takes a lot of work and time to raise the amount of money we need in order to continue to create a winning program,” Baldwin said, noting people can support the tournament as players, prize donors or sponsors. Baldwin added that the organizers have only started rounding up prizes that hopefully can provide a silent auction. The winner in the tournament will get a free foursome at Ak-Chin. Webb said there were various reason for opting for golf as a fundraiser. “First, who doesn’t enjoy to golf?” he See

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Ahwatukee Rugby Club prepares for state championship game AFN Sports Staff

or the second consecutive year, the third-place Ahwatukee Rugby Club is heading to the state championship finals after defeating the second-place Tucson Blackbirds over the weekend. The 6-3 Ahwatukee Rugby Club, made up of athletes from both Desert Vista and Mountain Pointe high schools, beat Tucson 33-17 on Saturday, April 8. “It was a very close game for 55 of the 70 minutes,” said coach Roger Tushingham. “We were never behind, but Tucson kept coming back at us. Our boys’ togetherness really shone through.” Tucson had defeated his club in regular season play. Tushingham credited the team’s togetherness to a Las Vegas trip early in the season for a game against the Nevada champion team, the Las Vegas Blackhawks. “We had an impressive win in the match, but more importantly the trip really helped the squad gel together,” he said. The club also started a team for boys 14 and under, and although Tushingham said membership this year was “a little low,” he hopes “to continue to grow.” The club won its last two games of the season “with excellent performances against a very big and experienced Tempe side, and then a dominant performance against Arrowhead,” Tushingham said. Those results earn it a berth in the fourteam seifinals.

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unbelievable,” Singer said. “She has no off switch. She plays hard whether she is playing Xavier or someone who just picked up a racquet for the first time. I’ve had very good players before, but they would pull back a little against a lesser

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said. “Second, my high school friend and college roommate is the head pro at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes and his course is always in great shape. It has phenomenal facilities, and they are super-easy to work with. “Lastly, I have done a fundraiser like

(Jason Skda/AFN Staff)

The Ahwatukee Rugby Club, consisting of athletes from Desert Vista and Mountain Pointe high schools, is returning to the state championship game for the second consecutive year. Players posed for this team photo after they beat Tucson last Saturday, April 8.

The Ahwatukee Rugby Club will play Red Mountain on April 22. Noting Red Mountain defeated his team last year in the finals, Tushingham said: “Red Mountain is a very strong team and well coached and has won state for the last five years. They are coached by Ahwatukee resident OJ Hawea. In last year’s final, they beat us heavily – 64 to 5, I think it was. Earlier this season, they beat us 50-38, and we are hoping to build on that improvement and push them harder this year.” Tushingham said the regular seasn “has been good for us so far in terms of a number of boys being selected to play for representative sides.”

For example, Kyle Ostendorp represented the Arizona U16 team and was elected team captain. Kyle Bohlen, Adriaan VanNiekerk and Cameron Diamond represented Arizona U18 and Adriaan was captain. Malachi Knox was selected to play for Atavus All Star Elite, a team made up of high school boys from all over the United States. The club includes Herman VanNiekerk, Erik Larson, Francisco Canales, Cameron Diamond, Micah Meehan, John McGill, Miles Barrios, Alec VanLue, Dasi Rogers, Malachi Knox, Sean Watters, Kyle Bohlen, Kyle Ostendorp, Caleb Watters, Miquaos Barrios, David Husband, Cameron

Watters, Vince Sparti, Chance Glover, Christian Spackman, Adriaan VanNiekerk, Wesley Aaron, Elias Poole, Ian Spackman, Demarius Sharpe, Justin Williams, Amir Bethea, Matthew Wilkes and Jace Jenkins. It also has added Omar Habbal to the coaching team and is sponsored by local restaurant Pita Jungle, which provides food for the club and its opponent after all home games “We hope that a good number of these boys will be selected to represent Arizona in Denver in June,” Tushingham said. “But for now we are focused on preparing for what will be a tough assignment against Red Mountain.”

player. Rimona will ace them out and be off the court in 10 minutes. She doesn’t let up.” It puts the Thunder in a good position as the regular season winds down. It has been No. 1 or No. 2 most of the season, with Desert Mountain ending the week at No. 1. The team had a match suspended by

rain during singles play. When it picks back up on April 17, each team is leading two singles matches and two singles matches are tied. The winner will most likely grab the No. 1 overall seed for the team state tournament on April 25. It would give one team, in theory, an easier path to the state title match,

something the Desert Vista program has yet to accomplish. The Thunder lost twice in the state semifinals in the last five seasons. “I think this team is playing at a very high level,” Chan said. “We win that one and we should get the No. 1 seed. Winning state is always the goal but this year it seems to be more of a possibility.”

this before and with support from the community and a little time and planning, we can make this a really special and unique event that hopefully we can make our only fundraiser for the year.” He also noted that there is “a handful of local businesses that support us in a variety of ways and this is a great way for us to say thank you by advertising

and promoting their businesses through ads in our programs we hand out at all home games, signage on the course and tee flags and through word of mouth.” Webb is hoping that his players do most of the tournament recruiting, noting that there are 45 players in all when counting the varsity, junior varsity and freshman teams. “If each player can get two golfers to

join the event, then we would be able to bring in a good amount of traffic – which in the end is outstanding for all who are involved.” People who can’t attend the tournament but want to help the team can make a check out to DV Boy’s Volleyball and send to DV Boy’s Volleyball, Desert Vista High School, 16440 S. 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85048.

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Homebuilder’s Divinity Hoops posting a divine record AFN Sports Staff

ivinity Hoops is creating a record that’s, well, divine. The all-Ahwatukee team of fifth graders, part of the Amateur Athletics Union Boys Basketball federation, has won five tournament championships and two league championships and placed second in two other tourneys since October. Credit Ahwatukee builder Aaron Wallace for some of that success. Wallace, who named the team after his company, Divinity Homes, started with four boys three years ago whom he recruited from the YMCA. The team now numbers eight players. Five are fifth-graders at Sierra Elementary School, including his son Austin. The other team members are Korey Woods, Evan Coates, Nazeer Davis and two pairs of brothers - Nicholas and Elijah Valez and Lyle and Cliff Robinson. Against other fifth-grade teams, Divinity Hoops has a 43-4 record since

October. Wallace said he formed the team because he wanted “to invest my time and resources into helping young men evolve and to invest into my community.” “My wife and I are 12-year residents in Eagle Ridge in the Foothills,” he said. “Our daughter went to Sierra and is now a seventh grader at Altadena.” There is no “off season” for the team. It plays year-round. “It is there No. 1 priority outside of school,” Wallace said. “We play around 120 games per year and practice Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The boys have evolved as one, they are all best friends and have learned how working together as a unit can give exponential results in life. They continue to learn how hard work and commitment pays off.” Besides playing two or three tournaments a month, Divinity Hoops also plays in various leagues, including all four YMCA leagues. Last month, he team took second place in state championship play in Tucson.

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Ahwatukee homebuilder Aaron Wallace, top right, and assistant coach Larry McDonald flank Divinity Hops players Elijah Velez, Lyle Robinson, Austin Wallace, Nazir Davis, Cliff Robinson, Nicholas Velez, Evan Coates and Korey Woods.

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Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District (Corps) is considering issuing a permit for the project under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. The Corps Regulatory Program evaluates permit applications for most construction activities that occur in the nation’s lakes, rivers, streams, oceans, and wetlands. The purpose of the public hearing is to gather additional public views and comments on the proposed activity. The information gathered will become part of the record and will be considered in the decision. All interested individuals are invited to attend and are encouraged to review the full Public Notice at: http://www.spl.usace.army.mil/Media/Public-Notices/Regulatory-Public-Notices/ To provide an equal opportunity for all speakers and to keep the hearing from running excessively long, a time limit for speakers may be imposed and one representative from each organization in attendance may speak on behalf of their group. In addition, translators will be available at the public hearing for those wishing to provide oral comments in their Native traditional language. Comments regarding the proposed permit application can be submitted orally or in writing at the public hearing. Oral comments can be provided directly to a court reporter, or to a panel of Corps of Engineers’ representatives and the public hearing attendees at large.

NOTICE of PUBLIC HE ARING Activity

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District will hold a public hearing in relation to the Department of the Army permit application received for the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway project. This Public Hearing will be held on: Tuesday, May 9, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley Gila River Branch-Komatke 5047 West Pecos Road Laveen, Arizona

AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS SENIOR ASSOCIATION (AFSA)

Written comments will also be accepted after the hearing and should be submitted by Friday, May 19, 2017. Written comments submitted after the hearing can be mailed to the address below or sent via email to: Jesse.M.Rice@usace.army.mil. Comments received during the public review period will be considered by the Corps and will become part of the administrative record for the decision. Should you have any questions about this project or the public hearing, please contact:

 LOS ANGELES DISTRICT, U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS REGULATORY DIVISION ATTN: Jesse Rice, Project Manager 3636 North Central Avenue Suite 900 Phoenix, AZ 85012-1939  Jesse.M.Rice@usace.army.mil  602-230-6854

Public Notice No.: SPL-2002-00055 Project: South Mountain Freeway, SR 202L AFHN - 04/12/2017

HDR - 202 S. Mtn Freeway

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