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izona State University pursuing her doctorate in behavioral neuroscience and a volunteer for ASU’s Graduate Association of Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Students’ Brain Fair for Children. Colina invited the group to its DISCOVERoom, giving elementary students a unique experience most don’t get until high school or later, if ever. Koebele herself didn’t have a chance to dissect a brain until college. Josh Klein, another neurosci-
In the last 10 years the Ahwatukee community has put itself on the map for exceptional people, restaurants and services, and Dr. Joe Pearson is no exception. He has been fixing smiles in Ahwatukee since 1986, when the community was made up of only one Circle K and a single grocery store. Unfortunately, Pearson will be leaving his Ahwatukee-based 28-year-old practice, Pearson Orthodontics, as he retires this month after his 30-year career. “I became an orthodontist in a roundabout kind of way…I was an engineer…but my wife worked for an orthodontist, and I liked his job better, so I went back to school.” Plain and simple. Pearson continued to explain that he had been an engineer working to build oil rigs, but was never able to actually see the final product he had produced. Because of his wish to actually see his work make a difference, he was even more attracted to orthodontics. “If you can stay healthy, you can have a good long career in orthodontics,” he said. “That’s part of why I was drawn to it. I wanted to
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Fifth-graders learn about sheep brains during the Arizona State University Brain Fair for Children at the DISCOVERoom in Kyrene de la Colina Elementary School in Ahwatukee. (David Jolkovski/AFN staff photographer)
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Kyrene de la Colina Elementary students crowd around a table. They’d just heard a brief presentation on the different areas of the brain and modeled a neuron out of pipe cleaners. Now, they were about to get a look at what they’d traded their lunch recess for — a real brain. The students held out their gloved hands, waiting for their turn to handle it. This is the Ahwatukee elementary school’s new DISCOV-
ERoom, which opened its doors last month. The space is dedicated to giving students an opportunity to explore science and engineering concepts outside of the structure of the classroom. Every week offers a new subject and each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, six to eight students from every class are allowed to visit the room during their recess before lunch. Recently, these students got a taste of neuroscience. The presenter was Stephanie Koebele, a graduate student at Ar-
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Pacific Coast Magic announced its bid for their Junior Level 2 All Star Team, Charmed, to the Summit. The Summit, Varsity All Star’s Cheerleading Championship, invites 10 percent of the best teams from around the country to the most competitive, prestigious and unforgettable end-of-the-year event in April. This is Charmed’s second year of making it to the Summit and four Ahwatukee residents — Alexis Lannon, Michaela Kaddatz, Steeley Beringer and Madi Porter — are part of the team.
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A short talk on Montessori education will be given, followed by a tour of the facility. DETAILS>> Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori, 3221 E. Chandler Blvd., at 4 p.m. on May 4, 11 and 25. For more information, call 480-759-3810.
Foothills Women’s Club’s last annual gathering. Includes a silent auction for Child Crisis Center, light food and drinks. DETAILS>> 7 p.m., Foothills Golf Club, 2201 E. Clubhouse Drive. Call 480-235-9909.
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Cinco de Mayo at Hawthorn Court Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Mix & Mingle. Meet other professionals from around the Valley who share in the passion of caring for seniors. Enjoy the afternoon with a taco bar and refreshments. DETAILS>> 3:30-5 p.m., Hawthorn Court in Ahwatukee, 13822 S. 46th Place. RSVP to 480-455-6497 or email RSVP@HawthornCourt.com.
2016 Small Business Administration Awards The Arizona Small Business Administration is hosting the 2016 Small Business Administration at its 23rd annual Enterprise Business Awards Luncheon, as part of the Arizona Small Business Conference. This year’s celebration will feature presentations by Maria Contreras-Sweet, administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration and member of President Obama’s Cabinet, as well as two former “Shark Tank” contestants. There will also be educational breakout sessions and a networking mixer in the evening. DETAILS>> 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. May 5. Free-$120. Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E. Missouri Ave.
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Kneader’s gift to moms From 7-11 a.m. Kneader’s in Ahwatukee will be giving away freeFrench toast to all moms. They are also offering a special Mother’s Day gift basket filled with sweet treats. DETAILS>> Ahwatukee Kneader’s, 4730 E. Ray Road.
Blood drive United Blood Services’ public blood drive in Ahwatukee. DETAILS>> 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ahwatukee-Hobby Lobby, 4710 E. Ray Road.
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Mother’s Day at Caffee Boa Caffe Boa in Ahwatukee will be open from 10:30 a.m. for lunch/brunch and dinner all day. DETAILS>> Call 480-893-3331 for reservations. Caffe Boa, 5063 E. Elliot Road.
Mother’s Day at Bell’ Italia Get a free gift card if you celebrate Mother’s Day as they open early at noon. Spend $50 and get a $14 gift card to celebrate the restaurant’s 14th anniversary in Ahwatukee. A flower for each mother. DETAILS>> Bell’ Italia Pizzeria, 4909 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 506. Call 480-893-1233 for reservations. MONDAY, MAY 9
23rd Annual Patriotic Day Akimel A-al Middle School will be honoring our country’s veterans with musical performances and breakfast. DETAILS>> 9 a.m. May 9. 2720 E. Liberty Lane.
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Blood drive United Blood Services’ public blood drive in Ahwatukee. DETAILS>> 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Charles Schwab & Co Inc, 4750 E. Francisco Drive and 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Horizon Honors High School gym, 16233 S. 48th St.
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Blood drive United Blood Services’ public blood drive in Ahwatukee. DETAILS>> 8 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Benedict Catholic Church, 16223 S. 48th St.
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Understanding Medicare — Parts A, B, C & D A free educational seminar designed to help you better understand your rights, options and entitlements when it comes to Medicare. Appetizers will be served with refreshments. DETAILS>> 5:30 p.m., Ahwatukee Mellow Mushroom, 14205 S. 50th St. RSVP and direct questions to Todd Walker, at 602-722-9325, or Sylvia Cleland, at 623-703-1485.
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Understanding Medicare — Parts A, B, C & D A free educational seminar designed to help you better understand your rights, options and entitlements when it comes to Medicare. Appetizers will be served with refreshments. DETAILS>> 5:30 p.m., Ahwatukee Mellow Mushroom, 14205 S. 50th St. RSVP and direct questions to Todd Walker, at 602-722-9325, or Sylvia Cleland, at 623-703-1485.
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Inspire Kids Montessori summer camps “Trip Around the World” weekly camps will take boys and girls ages 18 months through 6 years on a magical vacation to experience the music, art, language, food, crafts and nature of nine different countries. The “vacations” will begin with Australia (May 31-June 3), followed by Italy (June 6-10), Jamaica (June 13-17), Tahiti (June 20-24), Japan (June 27-July 1), Mexico (July 5-9) Russia (July 11-15), Scotland (July 18-22), and Hawaii (July 25-28). Camps will be available for ages 18 through 36 months and for children ages 3-6 who are potty-trained. In addition to learning about other countries, the program will also offer Splash Time and other fun summer activities. DETAILS>> Inspire Kids Montessori, 4025 E. Chandler Blvd., in the Trader Joe’s Plaza. Enrollment deadline is May 15. Half-day (8:30–11:30 a.m.), full day (8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.) and extended day (7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m.) options will be available. For more information and to enroll, parents can call 480-659-9402 or email info@inspirekidsmontessori.com. >> See CALENDAR on page 13
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to form words and recognizing some common sight words. They’ve learned some Spanish words as well as a few words in other languages from cultures that the children in the class represent such as Mexico, Sweden, Czech Republic and Bangladesh. They’ve kept track of their days in school — well over 100 — by using tally marks, and skip counting by 2s, 5s and 10s. The students have worked on their social and emotional skills and enjoy helping out their classmates to clean up, deal with disappointment and feel better when they’re sad.
Epstein announces Listening Tour In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week Mitzi Epstein, candidate for Arizona House of Representatives and a former Kyrene School District Governing Board member, will begin a Listening Tour at Kyrene schools. Epstein will be at these Ahwatukee schools at 2:35 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, Sierra Elementary, 1122 E. Liberty Lane; Friday, May 6, Estrella Elementary, 2620 E. Liberty Lane; and Friday, May 13, Esperanza Elementary, 14841 S. 41st Place. She will be available outdoors on the sidewalk across from the main entrance to the >> See NEWS BRIEFS on page 7
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school starting just before release time. When you pick up your child after school you will get the opportunity to let Epstein know the challenges your student is facing and what you think could help your school. “When I was a Kyrene Governing Board member, I made it a priority to hear everyone and listen to their ideas. We prided ourselves on having an open and transparent school board that welcomed parents, teachers, and the whole community to share their thoughts on how we can improve education,” Epstein said. “I want to take that kind of collaboration and transparency to the Arizona Legislature because it is obvious that they are not listening now.” Epstein was elected to the Kyrene Schools Governing Board in 2004 and was the 2014 Democratic candidate for the House of Representatives in Legislative District 18, covering Ahwatukee, south Tempe, west Chandler and west Mesa. For more information on Epstein, visit ME4AZ.com.
2016 Red, White and Beautiful event kicks off The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce Women in Business is hosting
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VETERANS some restored WWII Jeeps present that allowed the surviving veterans to touch pieces of the equipment they used and helped shape them. And there’s still a brotherhood that binds them. “We saw a film…that’s going to be a documentary,” Prust said. “We went through that and that brought back many, many memories of Italy.” Harry Whisler, who traveled all the way to Ahwatukee from Texas to attend the final gathering of his band of brothers, feels that, as it becomes harder for the remaining 10th Armored Division members to travel, the time is right to have the last reunion. “I’m 94 years old so I won’t be able to (travel) much longer,” he said. “This is a good time to shut it down.” – Contact Eric Smith at 480-898-6549 or esmith@ timespublications.com.
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Veteran Bob Weber sits on a Ford GPW during the reunion of World War II 10th armored division veterans. (David Jolkovski/AFN staff photographer)
WWII veterans gather for final time in Ahwatukee By Eric Smith AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS STAFF
As the calendar continues to flip forward The event was in Ahwatukee because and the endless progression of time moves it was the easiest place to book a location on, World War II veterans are becoming where they could assemble. Prust said the more and more scarce. reunions used to draw as many as 500 atOn Saturday, April 23, a group of WWII tendees. For the final one, the total numveterans, only nine this time, came from all ber including families of the veterans was over the country and convened in Ahwatu- only 66. kee for one last hurrah. “It became a point where people were dyZeke Prust, who lives in Tempe, is one of ing,” he said. “So it became a smaller and the nine remaining veterans and helped or- smaller group.” ganize the last-ever reunion of the members Although it was good for Prust and the reof the 10th Armored Division from WWII. maining members to get to catch up with the Prust drove a tank through both Bas- remaining members of the division, known togne and the Battle of the Bulge, two of as the Tigers, it was also slightly lonely as he the most significant battles of the Europe- wasn’t as close with the surviving members an campaign. as he was with the members of his old unit. “I have mixed emotions,” he said. “I’ve “There isn’t one person here that was in been in charge of this for the last 10 years as my company,” Prust said. “In the battalion host here because we used to meet all over yes, but not in the company, so they’re all new the world you might say…a lot of the (mate- but we have great camaraderie, so I’ve been rials of the 10th Armored Division) is going very fortunate to be a part of the group.” to a museum in Belgium and Luxembourg.” For the final reunion, there were even WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 | Ahwatukee Foothills News | ahwatukee.com Page 8
Veteran Zeke Prust looks at a Willys 43 Jeep during the reunion of World War II 10th armored division veterans. Prust drove the same Jeep model during the war. (David Jolkovski/AFN staff photographer)
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Mountain Pointe names head baseball coach
Mountain Pointe High School is recommending that Matt Denny be approved by the Tempe Union High School District Governing Board tonight as the school’s 2016-17 head baseball coach. Since 2008, Denny has led Greenway High School’s varsity baseball program to a 205-76 record. His teams won 20 or more games six different times and made the post season tournament in all eight seasons – twice to the semifinals and twice to the championship game. In a two-year span, Denny coached his club to a record of 70-7, winning 29 games straight, tying a state record (2013), and winning a state championship (2014). The 2014 team earned the MaxPreps Medium Schools Rank of No. 1 in the nation and Denny was named Arizona Baseball Coaches Association Coach of the Year. Eight of Denny’s players were drafted by Major League Baseball teams. Ten of his players are currently active in college or professional baseball.
“My family and I look forward to joining the Mountain Pointe community. I’m excited for this opportunity to impact the lives of students on and off the field and am ready for the challenge of competing at the highest conference level.” said Denny. He has served as a longtime coach of Arizona’s Sunbelt team which showcases the state’s best juniors and he is a member of the USA baseball task force used to identify and select national team players. Denny played baseball at Phoenix College, South Mountain Community College and Grand Canyon University. He has a degree in secondary education — physical education from GCU. In addition to coaching, Denny will serve as a physical education teacher at Mountain Pointe. He taught physical education for 12 years at Greenway, where he also spent time as head golf coach and assistant basketball coach.
Kyrene continues A+ honors at Ahwatukee
The Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF) announced which of its Ahwatukee schools has earned the coveted A+ School of Excellence award for the 2015-16 academic year. They are: Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School, Kyrene Altadeña Middle School, Kyrene de la Esperanza Elementary, Kyrene de los Cerritos Elementary, Kyrene Monte Vista Elementary.
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“The A+ School of Excellence program celebrates outstanding schools,” said Bobbie O’Boyle, AEF executive director. “We applaud these schools for doing whatever it takes to meet their students’ needs and achieve overall success despite some of the challenges that face the education community statewide.” Applicant schools are evaluated in the areas of student focus and support, school culture, active teaching and learning, curriculum, leadership, community and parent involvement and assessment data. Evaluation of schools is based on a lengthy written application submitted by the school and rigorous site visit conducted by a team of trained judges. Preparation of each school’s application involves collaboration among all stakeholders including students, faculty, staff, administrators and community members.
Police chief recruitment down to 9 candidates
The semifinalist list of candidates for the Phoenix police chief position now stands at nine candidates instead of 10. Nathaniel Allen, a deputy police chief from Knoxville, Tenn., has withdrawn from the process after being offered a police chief position in a different city. This month, the nine remaining semifinalists will take part in an interview process.
After that process, a small group will be announced as “finalists” and invited to participate in another interview and a community forum in June. Current Police Chief Joseph Yahner will retire in October after serving the city for more than 30 years. The new chief is expected to begin prior to Yahner’s departure. Download PDF with the names and photographs of the semi-finalist candidates at www. phoenix.gov/Documents/PHX_Police_Chief_ Semi_Finalists.pdf.
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Multiple sclerosis self-help support group This group addresses the informational, emotional and social support needs of the MS community. People with MS, care partners and spouses are welcome to participate. The group mobilizes people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS. DETAILS>> 10 a.m.-noon, third Monday of each month, Dignity Health Urgent Care Ahwatukee, conference room, 4545 E. Chandler Blvd. Free. Contact Lynn Grant at lgrant3567@yahoo.com or 480-414-7172.
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DETAILS>> 8-9 a.m. every Tuesday, Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce, 4435 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 140. Contact Joseph Ortiz at 480-753-7664.
Local Alzheimer’s support group 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.
Summer arts academy extends to toddlers The Summer Arts Academy has introduced two new classes: a Mini Academy, and a Parent-tot class. The Mini Academy invites 3 to 5 year olds on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to come develop their bodies and brains with certified instructors. The Parent-tot class invites kiddos younger than three, alongside a parent or guardian, to develop mentally and physically through dance and the use of different props and instruments. DETAILS>> May 25-June 13, June 14-June 30. Days and times vary. $40-$140. Register at the Desert Vista Front Office, 16440 S. 32nd St. For more information email summerartsacademydv@gmail.com.
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Families in Ahwatukee and the surrounding area can help with understanding the world beyond our borders by becoming involved in a global cultural exchange through the Aspect Foundation. DETAILS>> Potential host families can choose their own student by viewing student profiles on Aspect Foundation’s website at www.AspectFoundation.org. For more information, contact Brynda Blowers at 480444-6192.
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Local politicians pushing $37M property tax increase By Sal DiCiccio GUEST CONTRIBUTOR
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hoenix politicians are pushing a $37 MILLION property tax increase. This is right after they pushed a transit tax of $31.5 billion, a water tax increase of $15.3 million that went for pay raises and bonuses, and an airport ride sharing fee of over $8 million annually. This new $37 million property tax increase is a clear example of Phoenix spending more than they need and taking more money from you and your family. First, Phoenix does not have a revenue problem, it has a spending problem. This property tax increase is coming when Phoenix is seeing record budget revenue of over
$1.2 billion and has a $60 million surplus. That record revenue is forecast to grow over the next five years and can cover reasonable needs. Second, they are using shell game accounting to justify the increase. The city destroyed its credibility when its projected $31-$58 million deficit suddenly became a $60 million surplus. They are conjuring up ways to spend that surplus so that they can raise your property taxes. For example, they have loaded $36 million in expenses from future years into the 2016-2017 budget to create the mirage that there is a budget shortfall. Third, the property tax increase will impact your budget. The average residential property will see a 26 percent jump in their property tax bill in one year. Your tax will continue to grow even faster as your prop-
erty values increase. The real problem and the real solution is for Phoenix to create a strategic plan. No different than any other entity. Phoenix is a $3.5 billion dollar operation without a clear direction of where it is going and wants to spend your money on everything. We need a strategic plan that determines the strategic functions of government that must have priority for funding. Non-strategic functions should then be privatized or eliminated. I have consistently requested we move toward a strategic plan. However, the government unions have a strong control over the politics of our city, preventing basic ideas from ever taking place. For example, the city of Phoenix has one of the largest car service operations in the
state. Everyone can agree that the city should maintain city-owned vehicles, but should city employees whose average compensation is over $110,000 per person, be the ones who change the oil? This could easily be bid out to the best entity at the best price and service. City employees could also bid on this service. Strategic planning allows for the focus on spending critical monies on strategic functions. Without a true plan and direction Phoenix will continue to have a structural deficit and will demand more and more money from you. – Phoenix Councilman Sal DiCiccio represents District 6, which includes Ahwatukee Foothills. Reach him at council.district.6@phoenix.gov or 602-262-7491.
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Lakes would make nice executive golf course
The Foothills, Club West and The Duke at Rancho El Dorado in Maricopa. What rock has the Ahwatukee Foothills Village Planning Committee been hiding under? This was in 2013-2014! There’s much talk about golf course closing. This might be true about 18-hole regulation/championship courses, but not so much about executive golf courses, particularly in a senior/retirement area. As we get older we would prefer shorter courses. The closest executive courses are seven to 10 miles from Ahwatukee and are not easy to get tee times on (especially in the December-April months). Joan McMullen
A recent article in the Ahwatukee Foothills News of April 6 refers to the closing of our Lakes Golf Course and the future of our other courses. It mentioned that the Ahwatukee Foothills Village Planning Committee had decided that the Ahwatukee Country Club (golf club), The Lakes, The Foothills Golf Club and Club West Golf Club are all zoned as residential areas. I started playing the Lakes course in 1990, and over the years, it changed management many times. Whenever a discussion arose about the future use of the course, we were told that the west side of the course was zoned as a flood plain and could never be EDUCATION residential. When did this change occur and by whom? Scott Crouch, a member of the planning committee, said they were caught off guard The letter from Mitzi Epstein, a prominent about the possibility of homes being built on Ahwatukee education activist, highlighted a all the courses. At one of the first meetings serious problem with Arizona teacher pay. held after Mr. Gee bought The Lakes and As she pointed out, beginning teacher pay Country Club, he stated “I am not in the golf here is near the bottom for the U.S., makcourse business,” then he proceeded to buy ing it difficult to hire entry-level teachers WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 | Ahwatukee Foothills News | ahwatukee.com Page 14
Epstein off base, can influence educators
(as reported by a U.S. Department of Education report). However, contrary to her claim, the state legislature does NOT determine the starting salaries for new teachers. The salary schedules are set by each school board, usually in collaboration with representatives of a teacher association. Ms. Epstein asserts this is associated with the “lowest teacher salaries in the country.” But this, except for those starting salaries, is a falsehood. The same federal report that identifies the starting teacher salary problem places Arizona, with an average salary of $50,000, at 29th out 51 states (plus D.C.) — hardly the “lowest in the country.” Moreover, Arizona places above neighboring states such as New Mexico, Colorado, Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Utah and only below California and Nevada. So, where did this money go, if it wasn’t distributed fairly to starting teachers? The answer lies with Ms. Epstein’s friends in the education system, not the state Legislature. It is educators who set the priorities as how the salary schedule should distribute that $50,000 average. It would appear that they look out for themselves — experienced teachers rather than new teachers. Now a budget increase is proposed for
passage by the state voters. Will this additional money be used to solve this serious problem? I think not. The same people who created the problem will be in charge of distributing the additional funds. And we can only guess where their priorities lie. Perhaps Ms. Epstein can play a useful role and try to influence her educator friends to look out for education rather than educators this time. Robert C Sundahl
COMMUNITY
Hikers are the friendliest people The weather has been perfect for hiking and I have enjoyed getting out to South Mountain more frequently to hike, especially now that the desert is in bloom. During spring break, I have met many tourists visiting to attend the Cactus League games — wearing their Indians, Cubs and Giants T-shirts while meeting me on the trail in my Arizona Diamondbacks red! Be sure>> See LETTERS on page 16
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when hiking to bring lots of water, apply sunscreen and yield to hikers going up hill. Happy trails! Rep. Jill Norgaard, LD18
POLITICS
The folly of Trump? The popularity of Donald Trump is not folly, it is frightening. His rhetoric is disturbing but more unsettling is the failure of Americans to rally and boldly condemn a candidate who creates fear and hatred as a unifying force, eerily similar to the scapegoating of the Jews in the not so distant past. I’m deeply concerned how quickly we’ve forgotten history. More alarming is that Trump has lifted the veil of political correctness and given some Americans the freedom to voice beliefs that they always held but were afraid to express. Yes, we need national security and a vetting process for immigrants before they enter our country. But how can we ban all Muslims fleeing the horrific situations in the Middle East and not rewrite the message on the Statue of Liberty? Does Trump
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need to be reminded that his mother was from Scotland and he wed two wives from Iron Curtain countries? Why aren’t racism, xenophobia, and the idea of rounding up 11 million people to deport them condemned from the pulpits of evangelical Christians? How many people would be hurt, permanently separated from their families, emotionally scarred for life, or die if this were attempted? What kind of social upheaval would it bring about? What kind of America would we be living in? Martin Niemoller, a Protestant pastor who protested the rise of Nazism in prewar Germany believed the Germans — in particular the leaders of Christian churches — were complicate through their silence during the Nazi imprisonment, persecution and murder of millions of people. Let’s hope his paraphrased words are not prophetic. “First they came for the socialists and the Jews, and I did not speak out… Then they came for me.” Many bad things have happened because good people remain silent. In some situations, silence is violence! M. Lisa Scinto
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Arizona’s national image Employees matter stained Arizona’s economic success in recent Again, Arizona was the butt of negative national headlines, this time for voter suppression. Closing over 160 Maricopa County polling sites forced Arizona voters to stand in lines for four, five and more hours, even past the 10 o’clock news. Local and national reporters interviewed determined voters and detailed their honorable quest to cast their votes. Those who stood in line to exercise their right to vote, whether Republican or Democrat, were head-shaking perplexed at the complexity. Most … downright mad! Education, good-paying jobs, energy, water, infrastructure … just a few of the Arizona problems I believe should be on our public servant’s lists, and now to add another … image, which either deters or attracts tourism. Arizona elected officials obviously don’t know how to correct problems or, when you are a puppet, a figure head, or obligated to dark money, you do as you are told by the hand that fed the coffers of your campaign. The right to vote is still a RIGHT in our great democracy, isn’t it? C.A. Sampson
years can be attributed to our pro-business environment, fiscal conservatism and common sense approach to government regulation. But it is Arizona employees that make and keep businesses strong, their skills and productivity are the foundation success is built upon. Despite Arizona’s right to work laws and current low rate of unionization, Arizona employees and businesses are increasingly exposed to big labors stranglehold on the workplace and economic growth. For too long, federal statutes have equated employees with unions and ceded worker’s fundamental rights to the labor organizations claiming to represent them. Labor organizations are ramping up recruitment efforts in our state and fighting to maintain their influence in Washington, the interests of their members and potential members have fallen by the wayside. That is why Congress must pass the Employees Rights Act. This legislation would increase accountability by union leaders to members and allow employees to make the choice of wheth>> See LETTERS on page 17
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er to join, remain with, or leave a union by requiring a recertification vote whenever more than 50 percent of the workforce turns over. Federal statistics show a mere 7 percent of today’s workforce actually voted for their own union because certification was achieved decades before they were employed. In addition, certifying unions using public card checks rather than a secret ballot vote leaves employees vulnerable to intimidation and threatens the integrity of the certification process. In surveys, union members by 81 percent approved of the requirement that unions receive prior approval from its members before spending their dues on politics. To be clear, this legislation does nothing to hinder the right to unionization, but sets some basic rules to ensure fairness. Employees will continue to have the right to benefit from collective bargaining and other union benefits if they so choose. The Employee Rights Act guarantees employees greater transparency, enhanced accountability and a strong democratic process which ensures employees are treated as the valuable asset they are within Arizona’s economy. Arizona Sen. John McCain, Congressmen Trent Franks, Paul Gosar and David Schweikert are a few of the prominent co-spon-
sors of Senate Bill 1874 / H.R. 3222 The Employee Rights Act and should be commended for their support and taking a stand to guarantee the citizens of Arizona and our county their right to work. Rick Murray, chief executive officer, Arizona Small Business Association
EDUCATION
The importance of an education and politics While doing some research on demographics and elections, I located a publication by UBS in which I found a commentary by Tom McLoughlin, co-head of Fundamental Research, and Brian Nick, CAIA, head of Tactical Asset Allocation US. The title is “Election Dynamics.” According to these gentlemen, the U.S. electorate is becoming more racially and ethnically diverse. Obama is doing his best to make that a verity. The commentary goes on to say that on Election Day the Pew Research Center says about 31 percent of the voters will be a minority group. That’s up from 29 percent in the last general election of 2012. The share of minority voters is low when compared to
their overall portion of the general population because many of them have not reached voting age. Therefore, as the group ages, their voters will become more important because of their share of the voting population. Since 2010, the minority portion of the population has increased in every state except Hawaii. The trend is expected to continue for the next 30 years. Another demographic study says there will be 22 “majority-minority” states by 2060, up from only four today. Together these 22 states will constitute two thirds of the nation’s population by the middle of the century. In the 2008 election, Obama recognized the value of the younger voters, those in the range of 18-30 years of age. In the last election, Romney did well with voters over the age of 45 while Obama did well with voters in the range of 18-29 years. The large turnout of the younger voters was enough to win the election for Obama. Now...the millennial generation represents the largest single age group in the U.S. surpassing the baby boomers as the largest part of society. They outnumber the generation xers, as well. These are the kids who know smartphones and computers like no other generation. These are the kids who know nothing about the Declaration of Indepen-
dence and the United States Constitution. They are the voters of the future. They have little or no understanding of the fundamentals of the Founding Fathers. It’s not their fault, it’s the fault of the education system which, by design, no longer teaches the value of our founding precepts and concepts. Abe Lincoln once said: “The philosophy of the school room this generation is the philosophy of government the next.” Judging from the large crowds Bernie Sanders gathers for his stump speeches our schools have bred a generation of socialists. Socialism didn’t build America into the nation we are, it was liberty and capitalism. It’s past the time we should take back our education system and start teaching our founding fundamentals. Our schools must start emphasizing history. As Edmund Burke said: “Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it.” Don Kennedy
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Faith
Churches, events and spirituality
SPIRITUAL SIDE
It isn’t about proof By Steve Hammer CONTRIBUTING WRITER
A few weeks ago, a very personable young person came into the church office. I guessed correctly that she was in some form of sales. She was representing a company that provided a streaming video service specifically designed for churches. I was interested. Technology, I would guess, has changed more than anything since my seminary years, when I typed papers on a manual typewriter and thought erasable paper was the greatest thing since sliced bread. I looked through the very nice brochure and then she asked me, “How likely is your congregation to subscribe.” My answer: “Not very likely.” She wanted to know why, of course. I started by noting that by subscribing to the service I would get an invitation to the film, “God is Not Dead 2.” I asked her, “If you proved God is not dead in the first movie, why do you need a sequel?” She laughed, which pleased me a great deal, and then we had what turned out to be a delightful conversation. I noted that I was familiar with many of the presenters of the videos and classes in her brochure; I even commented that they probably represented what most would describe as the dominant model of Christianity. I added that they were not the kind of thing I wanted to promote. I think at this point she realized that the sales mission had ended, but she seemed genuinely interested in why the “dominant model” was not appealing to me. I told her that back in college (before she was born) someone had given me the book, “Evidence that Demands a Verdict,” by Campus Crusade apologist Josh McDowell. It was
an interesting book, but I had come to the conclusion that faith is not about empirical evidence. It is something larger than that. It seems like someone is eternally looking for a fragment of the Ark on Mt. Ararat or a trace of sacred DNA on the Shroud of Turin or the ossuary containing the bones of Jesus. My spiritual self is not in need of proof either in the classroom or the courtroom. And why does that magical number 6,000 come up in discussions about the earth’s origins? Six thousand years ago, the Neolithic Period was coming to an end and in the Levant, tribes were forming into permanent settlements and large-scale farming and animal husbandry were replacing nomadic migration. The stories those people told, quite naturally pointed to it as the beginning of human history. If you want to believe that the earth is only 6,000 years old, I have no problem with that as long as you don’t use it as a weapon against someone else. You can, like Ken Ham, build a Noah’s Ark museum if you have the resources, and continue to tell the story of the flood that wiped out the dinosaurs that cohabited with humans. I do not think scripture is a scientific textbook. I do not need anyone to find (or manufacture) archeological “evidence.” Scripture is sacred story that seeks to put into words a mystery that cannot be contained by words. It illumines truths that are greater than facts, meanings as complex as existence itself. And as the mysteries of the universe or multiverse continue to amaze and baffle me, I make choices daily about how to live not based on facts, but on the kernel of truth at the heart of those mysteries. – Steve Hammer is the pastor at Esperanza Lutheran Church in Ahwatukee Foothills.
CALENDAR CHAI JUDAICA AND GIFTS
Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life announced that Chai Judaica and Gifts is open. It’s the place to find the gifts for special occasions — everything from Mezuzot to books, religious items, jewelry and everything in between. DETAILS>> Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N. McClintock Drive, Chandler. Gift shop hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday by appointment only and Sundays 9:3010 a.m. and noon-12:30 p.m. For more information, visit info@chabadcenter.com or call 480-855-4333.
CAMP GAN ISRAEL IS BACK
Every week, Gan Israel day trips feature excursions to children’s favorite locations. Camp Gan Israel is proud of its swimming program where activities are supervised by certified Red Cross lifeguards. In addition, an array of sports and crafts are offered, supervised by our experienced instructors, promoting individual progress, sportsmanship and creative expression. DETAILS>> Camp Gan Israel will be in session once again this summer. Boys and girls, ages 5-12, enjoy a full day at Gan Israel from Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., from June 14-July 22. Offering Mini Gan Izzy program for children ages 12 months-4 years from June 14-Aug. 5. Extended care hours are available upon request. For more information on extended care, email info@ chabadcenter.com or visit www.CGIEastValley.com.
HEBREW SCHOOL REGISTRATION OPEN
Registration for Chabad Hebrew School is open for the 2015-16 year. Hebrew School takes place at the Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life. Classes take place Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m.-noon, and are offered for children ages 5-13. DETAILS>> To schedule an appointment to visit Chabad Hebrew School to tour the facility, call 480855-4333 or email info@chabadcenter.com. For further information, log on to www.chabadcenter.com.
AHWATUKEE JEWISH CONGREGATION NEFESHSOUL FRIDAY NIGHT SHABBAT
The second Friday of each month. DETAILS>> 6:15 on the campus of Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6400 W. Del Rio St. in Chandler. www.nefeshsoul.org.
INFANT ROOM OPENS AT SYNDI SCHECK YAD B’YAD PRESCHOOL
for children ages 6 weeks to 12 months. DETAILS>> Temple Emanuel of Tempe, 5801 S. Rural Road. For more information, call Rachel Wallach, 480838-1414, or email Rachel at rachel@emanueloftempe.org.
AHWATUKEE CONGREGATION NEFESHSOUL SATURDAY MORNING DISCUSSION GROUP
DETAILS>> Every Saturday at 8:45 a.m. on the campus of Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6400 W. Del Rio St. in Chandler. www.nefeshsoul.org.
HEBREW SCHOOL
An opportunity for children to learn and experience Jewish life in a fun, warm and exciting environment. Chabad Hebrew School will be opening its doors to the Jewish community of the East Valley, regardless of background or affiliation, to teach children about Jewish heritage, culture and holidays. DETAILS>> Classes are on Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to noon, and are offered for children ages 5-13 at Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N. McClintock Drive in Chandler. For more information, call 480-855-4333, email info@chabadcenter.com, or visit to www.chabadcenter.com.
CHANDLER JEWISH PRESCHOOL OFFERS REGGIO-INSPIRED EARLY CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCE
Registration is open for the 2015-2016 school year. As preschool programs across the country are experiencing cuts in funding, Chandler Jewish Preschool is gaining popularity among parents in the East Valley. The Reggio-Inspired program is dedicated to offering little ones a safe, nurturing environment, where they can develop socially, physically, emotionally, and intellectually, in a Jewish setting. CJP is committed to a small teacher-student ratio. The competitive tuition rates make it an appealing option in today’s economy. The school will be open to preschoolers ranging in age from 12 months to 5 years. The program is flexible, enabling part-time and half-day options. They are also DES certified and have beforeand after-care hours available. DETAILS>> For more information and to schedule a personal tour, contact Shternie at info@chabadcenter. com or call 480-855-4333.
Sundays
SUNDAYS WITH THE RAMBAM
Registration is open for the new infant room at Syndi Scheck Yad B’Yad Preschool. The full-time infant room
Ongoing Sunday morning study of two classics of >> See FAITH CALENDAR on page 19
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rabbinic literature by the great medieval philosopher Moses Maimonides (the “Rambam”). At 10 a.m., Prof. Norbert Samuelson, grossman chair of Jewish Philosophy at ASU and TBS member, teaches “Maimonides’ Guide of the Perplexed: What Jews Ought to Believe.” This is followed at 11:15 a.m. by TBS member Isaac Levy teaching “Maimonides’ Mishneh Torah: How Jews Ought to Behave.” No previous experience necessary; readings in both Hebrew and English. DETAILS>> Beginning Jan. 10, in the Community Room of the Administration Building. Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley, 3400 N. Dobson Road, Chandler. 480897-3636.
HORIZON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH YOUTH GROUPS
High school and middle school students meet to worship and do life together. DETAILS>> Sundays at 5 p.m. at Horizon Presbyterian Church, 1401 E. Liberty Lane. Call 480-460-1480 or contact Joel Siken at joel@horizonchurch.com.
GRIEF SHARE IN TEMPE
A support group designed to assist people through the grieving process. Onetime book fee $15. DETAILS>> Arizona Community Church, 9325 S. Rural Road, Room G3, Tempe, on Sundays from 2-4 p.m. Call 480-491-2210 for further information.
SUNDAYS IN THE KITCHEN
Every Sunday night, Phoenix minister/Performance artist Paisley Yankolovich attacks The Kitchen with intimate, unplugged and spoken word presentations. DETAILS>> The Kitchen, 3206 W. Lamar Road. Phoenix. Admission: Free.
Sunday Service at Unity of Tempe 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 Rd. #103, Tempe. For more information, call 480.792.1800. Visit www.unityoftempe.com.
COMMUNITY CHORUS WELCOMES SINGERS
As the Ahwatukee Community Chorus nears the completion of its first season, it continues to welcome singers of all levels. The group rehearses weekly on Sunday evenings. Although it is not affiliated with any religious organization, the chorus rehearses at Horizon Presbyterian Church (not affiliated). DETAILS>> Sundays 6 to 8 p.m., Horizon Presbyterian Church, 1401 E. Liberty Lane. There is an annual $100 membership fee that covers all costs. For more information, visit www.ahwatukeecommunitychorus. org or call 480-442-7324.
CHABAD HEBREW SCHOOL
Hebrew school where your children don’t want to miss a day. Learn to how to read and write Hebrew, fun handson lessons incorporating song, art, dance and drama. DETAILS>> Sundays 10 a.m. to noon. Chabad, 2110 E. Lincoln Drive. For information and registration, call 602944-2753 or email youth@chabadaz.com.
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF PHOENIX TV MASS
Mass is broadcast live from Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral on KAZT-TV (AZ-TV7, Cable 13) followed by local Catholic talk show “Catholics Matter,” hosted by the Rev. Rob Clements. DETAILS>> 9 a.m. Sunday mornings, www.diocesephoenix. org.
Mondays
THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF PHOENIX-THE BISHOP’S HOUR
The Diocese of Phoenix’s locally produced radio program about issues from a Catholic viewpoint. Hosted by Michael Dixon DETAILS>> Broadcast 10 a.m. every Monday on 1310 AM Immaculate Heart Radio. Encore presentation every Thursday at 9 p.m. www.diocesephoenix.org.
PROSPERITY RECIPES
Manifest what you want in your life. DETAILS>> Every Monday evening the extremely successful “Prosperity Recipes,” from 6-8 p.m., Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Drive, Suite 4. For more information, call 480-792-1800.
CHRIST-CENTERED YOGA
This Flow 1-2 class (intermediate) is free and open to the community. DETAILS>> 6-7 p.m., Mountain Park Community Church, 2408 E. Pecos Road. Contact Greg Battle at 480-7596200 or gbattle@moutainpark.org.
PROSPERITY CLASS
By popular demand MGM is back with a new version of her successful Prosperity Class. She will guide you through a feast of Delectable Recipes to Attract: vibrant health, harmonious relationships, treasures such as money, possessions, lifestyle and how to give your gifts and talents to the world. Maureen “MGM Mulvaney’s” class begins on Jan. 20 and is a 10-week class. Cost: $59, includes materials. DETAILS>> 6:30-8:30 p.m. Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Drive, Suite 4. For more information, call 480792-1800.
REVELATIONS INSIGHTS AND VISION A NEW CLASS
Here is your opportunity to delve into the spiritual practice of visioning; a skill you can own. The Rev. Dr. Bonnie Barnard, author of five books and a regular Phoenix area speaker, is teaching this 10-week course, “Revelation, Insights and Vision.” The class is accredited by the Emerson Theological Institute and begins Jan. 26. Cost: $245, includes workbook payment plans available. Prerequisite Affirmative Prayer Class or instructor permission. DETAILS>> 6:15-9:15 p.m. Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Drive, Suite 4. For more information, call 480792-1800.
DIVORCECARE AND DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS
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.
GRIEFSHARE AT CHANDLER CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Support group for those struggling with how to deal with a loss in life. DETAILS>> 7 p.m., 1825 S. Alma School Road, Room C201, Chandler. Pastor Larry Daily, 480-963-3997, ext. 141, larrydaily@chandlercc.org or www.chandlercc.org.
Tuesdays
MEN’S, WOMEN’S HOPE AT MPCC
HOPE, Help Overcome Painful Experiences, offers support for men and women, who seek God’s grace and healing. DETAILS>> 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday evenings at Mountain Park Community Church, 2408 E. Pecos Road.
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Motivational speaker Dena Patton shared 5 Steps to Igniting your Entrepreneurial Greatness to members and guests of the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce. Bell Mortgage Branch Manager Jay Starks and his team celebrate the grand opening of their new office with Ahwatukee chamber staff, members and guests. (Photographs special to AFN)
Red, White and Boom Community Fireworks Festival celebrates 41 years On July 3, 1776, John Adams wrote a letter to his wife stating that the signing of the Declaration of Independence should be a “great anniversary Festival” and “solemnized with pomp and parade, with games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other from this time forward forever more.” Congress solidified the tradition one year later in Philadelphia, according to the Evening Post, which enjoyed “a grand exhibition of fireworks, which began and concluded with 13 rockLarry ets” to “represent the North 13 states.” The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce will continue this tradition on Friday, July 1 as the Red, White and Boom Community Fireworks Festival celebrates 41 years. Presented by San Tan Ford, the Red White and Boom Fireworks Festival is professionally produced by the HDE Agency and will be in its second year at the new venue at Pecos Community Park, 17010 S. 48th St., from 5-10 p.m. Attendees will enjoy live musi-
cal entertainment starting at 5 p.m. and throughout the evening there will be family friendly activities all leading up to the fireworks at 9 p.m. Red, White and Boom is more than just a fireworks show, it is Ahwatukee’s way to celebrate our history and give thanks for the freedom and liberties for which our Founding Fathers fought. Celebrating Independence Day is one of the best parts about summer. Supporting Red, White and Boom is a way to be visible, get involved, and generate new business. As a business, marketing dollars are precious in any year, even more so today. They have to work harder and do more. That’s why local businesses should consider sponsorship in the Fireworks Festival, as part of their community outreach plan. With an expected attendance of more than 8,000 people through the gates, the Festival is a great opportunity to profile your business in front of thousands of consumers. There are many unique sponsorship availabilities this year, and customized sponsorships ensure your company has a unique and creative marketing platform. Community members can show
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their support by becoming a “Friend” or “Patron” of the Fireworks.” With any donation under $100, you can be a “Friend” of the fireworks. Donations above $100 up to $499 will be recognized as a “Patron” of the Fireworks. “Patrons” will be published in the Red, White and Boom Festival Program. Both “Friends” and “Patrons” names will be posted on both the Red, White and Boom and the chamber’s websites. “Every year, thousands in our community look forward to this event” said event co-chair Larry North. “It is through the support and donations of the Festival Sponsors and “Friends” that we are able to provide an evening of great food, live music, kid’s activities and fun for the whole family. We cap it all off with a fireworks display that would make our forefathers proud. It is extraordinary that all of this occurs in our own community here in Ahwatukee!” For more information about sponsorships or the Friends of the Fireworks program, call 480-753-7676 or email info@ahwatukeechamber.com. - Larry North, with CenturyLink, is cochair of the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce Red, White and Boom.
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AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH Dee Gordon Sundance Spa & Salon 10831 S. 51st St. 480-893-0300 sundancespaandsalon@ gmail.com www.sundancespaandsalon.com 1. What type of business services or products do you provide? Salon and spa services including hair styling, facials, manicures, pedicures, and more. 2. What are some exciting things happening in your business? We’ve added a cosmetic expert in our salon who specializes in making women look and feel beautiful using the latest makeup products and techniques.
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from the real estate industry and referrals). One recent client, Lindsay Dunkelburger, said: “It can be tough when you have an older home, you know? It was just a two-car garage with no pizazz… We were looking to beautify it any way we could.” Regina Felton, Mike Felton’s grandmother, is thrilled with her new garage floor. “They got their man cave, and I got my party cave…I feel like I have a whole extra room now.” Felton uses her garage for more than parking cars now. She plays Bunko and even crafts in her newly epoxied space. Epoxy is one of those things that doesn’t seem important until you see the final product. – Kendra Penningroth is a freshman at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. She is interning this semester for the Ahwatukee Foothills News. – Check us out and like the Ahwatukee Foothills News on Facebook and AhwatukeeFN on Twitter.
Ahwatukee resident Will Lykins, co-owner of Epoxy Strong, grinds away the old garage floor coating at a Scottsdale home. (Special to AFN)
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Any good business is reliable, reasonable and relatable; Ahwatukee’s Epoxy Strong is no exception. Stacey and Will Lykins are both Valley real estate agents, and even placed third for Best Real Estate Agent/Agency in “Best of Ahwatukee 2015.” They both hang their licenses with West USA Reality. The Lykins family bought Epoxy Strong from friends in January. The Ahwatukee couple had been looking to buy a business for several years before purchasing the garage and commercial floor coating company. While it may not have been exactly the investment they had in mind, the epoxy and real estate worlds go hand and hand. “I typically recommend my clients get their floors epoxied, and I do think it adds value to a home,” said Michael Felton, a Valley real estate agent with Exclusive Properties of Arizona. “When you’re trying to sell your home for top-dollar in a city like Chandler or Ahwatukee, you want the home to look consistent — and that includes the ga-
rage. It won’t make or break a home, but if it’s updated and modern on the inside, the garage should be to.” The couple has dived head first into the epoxy world, partaking in applications and learning the process through hands-on experience. Epoxy Strong’s process is superior to its competitors’ for several reasons. First and foremost, all of their floors are diamond grinded, not acid etched, so the company is more environmentally friendly than other epoxy applicators. The process of diamond etching itself is more efficient, even and durable than the result of acid etching. Epoxy Strong starts by using a “giant grinder” that shaves away concrete via the “diamond grinding” process. They then lay the color chips, allow them to dry, and apply a topcoat. While it may sound lengthy, Epoxy Strong’s turn-around time for re-utilizing the surface is anywhere between 24 and 48 hours — making the process exceptionally convenient. Their epoxy coating is also insured for up to 25 years, no added cost. As a young, blossoming business, Epoxy Strong has done very well attracting (clients
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Help your mother prepare for retirement By Joseph Ortiz CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Mother’s Day is almost here, so start shopping for the flowers or candy for mom. But this year, why not also go beyond the traditional? Specifically, if your mother is still working but getting close to retirement, consider providing her with a gift that can help make her days as a retiree more pleasant. Here are a few suggestions: • Contribute to her IRA. As long as your mother is employed, she can contribute to an IRA, and she may already have one. If so, help her fund it for 2016. You can’t contribute directly to her IRA, but you can certainly write her a check for that purpose, and by doing so, you can make it easier for her to “max out” on her account this year. Assuming your mother is over 50, she can contribute up to $6,500 per year to her IRA. As you may know, an IRA can be a great way to save for retirement because it offers significant tax benefits. Contributions to a traditional IRA are typically tax-deductible, while any earnings can grow tax deferred. Roth IRA contributions are not deductible, but any earnings can grow tax free, provided the account
owner meets certain conditions. • Give mom some stocks. You know your mother well, so you are probably familiar with the products she likes. By giving her shares of stock of the companies that produce these goods, you will provide her with a feeling of ownership that she may enjoy — along with the benefit of possessing investments that could potentially increase in value. • Discuss retirement income strategy. Even if your mother has made some smart financial moves, such as investing in an IRA and her 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, she may still need some advice on how best to initiate and manage her retirement income. To cite just one action she needs to take, she must start making withdrawals from her 401(k) and traditional IRA once she turns 70 1/2. But if she withdraws too much each year from these accounts, she could deplete them sooner in her retirement years than is desirable. To develop a solid retirement income strategy — one that can help her avoid outliving her income — she will need to coordinate withdrawals from her retirement accounts with her Social Security payments and any other sources of income she may have available.
Because it’s so important to put together an appropriate income strategy, it’s a very good idea to consult with a financial professional. If your mother does not currently work with one, encourage her to meet with someone you know and trust. Of course, your mother may be married and have her finances commingled with those of her spouse. Nonetheless, every one of the suggestions mentioned above is applicable and relevant to your mother, whether she is singled, married, divorced or widowed. Women must be prepared to take full charge of their financial situations, no matter their marital status. Anything you give mom on Mother’s Day will be appreciated. But if you can add a gift — whether in the form of investments or knowledge — that can help her make progress toward an enjoyable retirement lifestyle, you will be providing her with an enormous “thank you” for all she’s done for you over the years. – This article was written by Edward Jones for use by Ahwatukee Foothills Edward Jones Financial Advisor Joseph B. Ortiz, AAMS, CRPS. Reach him at 480-753-7664 or joseph.ortiz@edwardjones.com.
Before renting do your research By Joe Ducey ABC15.COM
Realtor Susan Frano sells houses. It turns out a scammer had copied her sales listing and turned it into their rental listing. And the scam was being played out on popular sites like Trulia and Zillow. One renter sent the scammer a $1,900 deposit. Others called Frano and found out before sending money. The contract came from Team Management with a Gilbert address. But we found the suite number at that address didn’t exist. And there is a legitimate Team Management operating out of Georgia. The owner says his business name was stolen and used for other scams in California and Oregon. Scammers can go by various names. Before renting, look up the owner of the property with the county and deal only with them. If it’s a property management company, check them out online. Call the person or company to make sure they are real. And never send money blindly to someone you don’t know. – Joe Ducey is helping people like you everyday on ABC15 News at 6 p.m. If you’ve got a consumer issue you can’t solve, “Let Joe Know.” Contact him at joe@ abc15.com or 855-323-1515.
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Last evening my wife and I attended the Bruce Munro Sonoran Light exhibit at the Desert Botanical Garden and if you have not been, I highly suggest you try to make it there this week as the show ends Mother’s Day, May 8. We arrived when it was still light so we could walk around the garden and see all the plants in bloom. As we were walking, I overhead a woman asking her companion what the name of a certain plant was. They were unable to name the plant so I offered to help with an app on my phone called Garden Answers which works by taking a picture of the plant, analyzing it for a few seconds and then sending the name and information of the plant back to my phone. The gentleman with her was amazed and even said, “I thought I had seen it all! I cannot believe there is an app for naming a plant.” It got me thinking about all the incredible applications or apps that are created to help people in their everyday lives and how we can all benefit from these. Many seniors are intimidated by smartphones and are reluctant to try new things or use the features available but thankful-
ly, there are a number of apps to help. Silverline has a free app that displays some of the most widely used features on the home screen of your phone like camera, contacts, medication, location, emergency, learn and well-being. Tap any of these large icons for help in using that particular function of the phone. Simple Senior Phone is an Android app to help seniors and is designed with larger icons for those with sight impairments. The large icons on the home screen include calculator, torch, which is a powerful light, locate and magnifier. Other screens include call, text, locate and SOS along with many other large icons. Both of these apps have basic programs that are free along with add on features that may or may not cost extra. The SOS feature will send an emergency alert to whomever you wish in the event of an emergency to get help. Text messaging, calling and writing emails are made much easier with these apps. Other apps made for seniors or visually impaired persons are Big Launcher, which is $10, Large Launcher, which is free and a highly rated app called Necta, which is also free. Some of these apps are made for iPhone, some for Android and some are available for both kinds of phones. The cool thing about these apps is if you do not like them, simply unin-
stall and try another. After being checked out at a local grocery store, I was shocked at the total I had spent for three bags of groceries and I knew there had to be a smarter way to shop. I downloaded a number of bar code reader apps and did a little comparison shopping. I tried Red Laser, ShopSavvy and QR Scanner and right away found that many of the items I purchased were store brands and were unavailable at other stores so the apps were useless for these items but the items that were listed on these apps gave me a list of other stores to purchase the same item and their corresponding prices. One item was over $2 higher at the store I was shopping as compared to other stores close by. The app I liked the best was ShopSavvy because it had more of the items I purchased and gave a larger number of alternative stores. The other apps may be designed for clothing or hardware items like electronics and home improvement items. There is evidence that if you do not exercise your brain it tends to atrophy or as one doctor explained, “get lazy” and not work as well as it should. Luminosity is an app that provides daily exercise for your brain and is available for phones or tablets. Luminosity starts with basic exercises to deter-
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Most Arizona jobs being created don’t require higher education By Howard Fischer CAPITOL MEDIA SERVICES
The biggest share of jobs Arizona will create in the next two years will be in positions that don’t require even a high school diploma. New figures from the state Department of Administration show that sector of the economy will increase by more than 6.6 percent. And the second biggest boost in Arizona employment will be in jobs for which only a high school diploma is required. By contrast, the jobs for which a bachelor’s or master’s degree will be required will grow by less than 5.2 percent. And who went back for a doctoral degree will find just a 4.2 percent increase in available jobs. But Daniel Scarpinato, press aide to Gov. Doug Ducey who has committed to growing the economy and creating high-wage jobs, said the numbers are not necessarily bad news. “What the numbers show is all those numbers are growing faster than they were, all levels are growing faster than they were,” he said. “And that’s a good thing.” But the numbers also show a trend: The the part of the Arizona economy which needs workers with only a high school diploma or less is growing faster than the sector of the economy which needs college graduates. Right now, for example, 27.4 percent of all jobs in the state require no formal education credentials. In just two years that will grow to 27.7 percent. That’s the largest growth rate of any sector of the economy; the share of some sectors will shrink. Scarpinato said his boss is focused on landing better jobs.
“When you look at some of the specific job recruitments that the governor has been involved in, they are in fact ones that are very good paying jobs and that are high-skilled jobs,” he said. But Scarpinato said it takes more than that to make an economy. “The governor has been very clear that all jobs matter, all jobs have value, and all citizens, no matter their educational background, deserve a shot at the American dream,” he said. “And so we’re going to be working on things that grow jobs across all sectors for all individuals in our state, not just the wealthy and not just people with a college education.” Doug Walls, research administrator at the Department of Administration, said there may be another reason that the rate of job growth is highest among employers who need workers with just a minimal education. “The base employment levels could have fallen much farther during the recession,” he said. “We could have lost a lot more jobs within those minimum education-requirement groups and they could now just be seeing recovery.” Walls had no specific numbers to back that contention. But he did point out that it was the state’s construction industry that took the biggest hit during the recession. It plummeted from a seasonally adjusted peak of 244,200 in June 2006 to 109,300 just three months later. The most recent report has construction at 133,700, meaning it has regained about half the jobs it shed. But economist Lee McPheters of the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, said there’s another big factor at work that is making the Arizona econo-
my less dependent on jobs where a higher education is required: Money, or, more specifically, the lack of it. He said someone who graduates with a degree in engineering probably can find a job in Arizona. But McPheters said companies elsewhere offer more. And McPheters said he’s not just talking places like San Francisco where the cost of living is so much higher. He said entry-level programming jobs pay more in Austin, Denver and Salt Lake City. That, in turn, leads to the situation where Arizona employers claim they can’t find enough qualified help. “Probably, they need to finish that statement by saying there’s a shortage of qualified skilled labor at the prevailing wage rates here,” he said. As proof, McPheters said nursing jobs pay as much in Arizona as they do elsewhere as hospitals are forced to compete. But he said software developers and others have instead counted on the “sunshine factor” to convince folks to work for less in Arizona. That only works so long. “People have options,” he said. “It’s a competitive world.” Still, Arizona is creating lots of jobs. The latest report from the Department of Administration shows the state’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate dropped a tenth of a point last month, to 5.4 percent. And the state added 12,300 private sector jobs in the past month — and 86,000 since last year. The biggest job growth came in bars, restaurants and hotels with 7,300 new jobs added between February and March. - Follow Howard Fischer on Twitter @azcapmedia.
Arizona Occupations by Minimum Education Requirement (Percent growth rate change 2015-2017) Education requirement
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745,660
795,180
6.64%
High school diploma or equivalent
996,297
1,053,861
5.78%
Some college, no degree
64,599
67,520
4.52%
Postsecondary non-degree (trade schools) 161,393
169,554
5.06%
Associate’s degree
77,545
81,938
5.67%
Bachelor’s degree
568,872
598,058
5.13%
Master’s degree
41,636
43,787
5.17%
Doctoral or professional degree
62,517
65,149
4.21%
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Arizona lawmakers seek increase in state’s minimum wage By Howard Fischer CAPITOL MEDIA SERVICES
Republican lawmakers agreed Thursday to ask voters to increase the state’s minimum wage — but in a way that businesses actually want. HCR 2014 given preliminary Senate approval would require employers to pay their workers at least $9.50 an hour by 2020. By contrast, the current voter-approved law, with annual inflation adjustments, might have boosted the current $8.05 minimum to perhaps close to $9. But it’s not that the GOP lawmakers actually think that higher wages are a good idea. “The underlying principle that we use the force of government to force other people to pay a certain wage to their employees is very, very distasteful to me,” said Sen. Sylvia Allen, R-Snowflake, suggesting it smacks of socialism. “When we get down here and we determine because we have the force of law behind us that we can take from one person and give to another person what is not ours, it’s a principle that is morally flawed,” she said. “But I understand the reason why we have to do it.” That reason is the business community, led by the Arizona Restaurant and Hospitality Association, believe a $9.50 wage is ultimately better than what they have now.
The biggest objection to the 2006 voter-approved measure is that it allows cities, towns and counties to enact an even higher minimum wage than what the state requires. An initiative drive already is underway in Flagstaff to require employers there to pay at least $15 an hour by 2021; similar measures are being weighed by groups in other communities. But the restaurants also want to tinker with another provision of the 2006 measure which says that workers who earn tips can be paid $3 an hour less than the minimum. The measure which now awaits a roll-call vote alters that to require that tipped workers be paid just 65 percent of the minimum, a figure that Sen. Martin Quezada said actually could mean a decrease in what they are paid from what is now required. And there’s something else at work. HCR 2014, if it gets final Senate and House approval, would be placed on the November ballot. And it would then compete with a separate initiative drive to create a $12 minimum wage by 2020 — and one that neither preempts local options nor alters the formula for tipped workers. “This amendment is just a cynical attempt to undermine another ballot measure that is going on,” said Senate Minority Leader Katie Hobbs, D-Phoenix, a measure she said if it gets the necessary signatures will pass.
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Arizona had no minimum wage prior to 2006, with employers subject only to what is required in federal law, a figure that can be changed only through an act of Congress. That was $5.15 an hour. The measure approved by voters that year enacted a $6.75 figure for Arizona. And it requires annual increases to match inflation. The result is now a state wage of $8.05 an hour, versus the current $7.25 federal figure. Steve Chucri, the executive director of the restaurant group, said his organization has pretty much accepted the situation. What it cannot accept, he said, is that local option. But since the current law — and that option — was approved by voters, it cannot be altered by the Legislature. That means the only way to eliminate it is put the issue back on the ballot. And that’s exactly what the Republicans have agreed to do. “HCR 2014 takes into account the business owners’ perspective, providing employers predictability and certainty to be successful,” said Sen. Kimberly Yee, R-Phoenix, in supporting the $9.50 proposal. Democrat senators said the measure to hike the current minimum wage is going in the right direction. But they said that, as crafted by the restaurant association, it’s not acceptable. It starts with that local option. Hobbs said
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there’s no reason to believe that local officials and voters would make bad decisions in deciding that a higher wage is appropriate. “They have as much stake in businesses succeeding in their communities as we do as a state in having businesses succeed in our state,” she said. And Quezada said a local option acknowledges a fiscal reality: The cost of living across Arizona is not uniform. “The wage that is needed to afford a two-bedroom apartment, for example, in the Flagstaff metro area is $19.87,” he said. “In Maricopa County, that’s $17.46,” Quezada continued. “In Mohave County that’s $14.46. In Yuma, it’s $16.42.” Hobbs said the measure also is missing something else: Paid sick leave. She proposed a requirement for employers to provide at least one hour of leave for every 30 hours worked, capped at 40 hours a year for companies with fewer than 10 workers and 56 hours for larger firms. Hobbs said the alternative is that people will go to work sick. “And that’s not good for any of us in the public,” she said. Her proposal was rejected by the Republican majority.
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Valerie Sanders (pink shirt) helps construct a house in Honduras in 2014. (Special to AFN)
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Ahwatukee woman’s worldwide charitable work started on a whim By Eric Smith AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS STAFF
Ahwatukee resident Valerie Sanders has the kind of kind-hearted spirit that compels her to help others. For example, she owns and operates a non-medical senior care company — The Neighbor Ladies — that assists the elderly with minor chores and helps seniors around their home. But her helpfulness extends well beyond
Ahwatukee and even the borders of the U.S. Sanders takes time out of her own busy schedule to visit Mexican and central American countries to aid those in need through her church, Mountain Park Community Church (MPCC). “It was something I always wanted to do, even when I was little,” Sanders said. “I always had a heart for other people. I said when my kids were older…once my kids got
out of college, I said, ‘You know what, this is something I want to do with this season of my life.’” Sanders first trip outside of the country for charitable work started on a whim to go to Rocky Point, Mexico, to help build houses. But that wasn’t the only snap decision to give back. She did the same thing again months later, this time electing to travel to Honduras roughly a week before the trip was set to depart. “I jumped on (the Honduras trip) and once I did that I just fell in love with the people,” Sanders said. MPCC’s Mexico trips occur roughly every April and November and Sanders has been there numerous times helping to build houses for those who don’t have them. They aren’t mansions by any stretch of the imagination but they provide a roof to families who previously didn’t have much of anything at all. “The very first house that we built that I was a part of was for an older couple,” Sanders said. “I think the husband was in his late 60s…and the lady was probably in her late 50s, early 60s, and when she saw her house she just cried and just thanking God and she was just so joyful. Just the radiance and the joy on her face (was memorable).” Sanders future trip plans include travel to India, which she is very excited to be leading. The plan is to go to build “life centers”
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which are multi-use buildings that serve as churches, schools and clinics. “It’s more real,” Sanders said of the India trip. “This really is a mission field…it’s not just in the cities, this program goes way out into the rural communities.” Although she isn’t scared, she thinks the trip to India makes her more prayerful about helping those who are mostly unfamiliar with Christianity. “I think what it does is it makes me more prayerful and it makes me more aware that we need God in order to do this,” Sanders said. “I’m already praying that we’re safe and successful and we are in line with what He would have us do.” – Contact Eric Smith at 480-898-6549 or esmith@ timespublications.com. – Check us out and like the Ahwatukee Foothills News on Facebook and follow AhwatukeeFN on Twitter.
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With more than 1 million people in Arizona currently experiencing some degree of hearing loss, many of us can relate to or know someone who is deaf or hard of hearing. This month, Better Hearing and Speech Month, is the perfect time to remind people of the importance of hearing health, the signs of hearing loss and resources available.
So what causes hearing loss?
According to the Better Hearing Institute (BHI) the primary causes of hearing loss are aging and previous exposure to loud noise, or noise-induced hearing loss. This can be due to different types of occupational and recreational noise exposure: military service, construction workers, bartenders, dentists, landscapers or even things like attending concerts, riding motorcycles, and listening to music through headphones. Oftentimes people dismiss signs of hearing loss as “no big deal.” In reality, hearing loss is a very big deal. Hearing loss can affect anyone at any time in all the areas of your life, including your relationships, your health and your safety.
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Second-grader Zoee Berry looks at a sheep brain. (David Jolkovski/AFN staff photographer)
nical to the ethical. “So [the myelin sheath] is like a fast lane, kind of like for cars?” “Is that brain real? How did you get it?” One student shared that she’s going to be a doctor or a veterinarian when she grows up. Koebele told her that she wanted to be a veterinarian at her age too, but she ended up becoming a neuroscientist. The students eyes widened and she looked back at the brain. A potential profession had been added to her list. After 20 short but exciting minutes, their time was up. This group of students headed to lunch and the next group filed in.
The concept for DISCOVERoom originated in 2010 with Kyrene del Cielo Elementary School parents in Chandler. At a bi-monthly discussion between parents and then-principal Mike Deignan, parents raised concerns over the limited time dedicated to science and engineering in classrooms. “We started brainstorming ways that kids could get more unscripted science and engineering exploratory time,” said Marni Anbar, co-creator and co-coordinator of the DISCOVERoom along with Oslynn Benjamin. With support from the school’s administration, site council and parent teacher organization, they opened Cielo’s DISCOVERoom at the beginning of the following school year. “Oslynn and I have always hoped that the room would spread to other schools,” said Anbar. Colina’s principal, Kelley Brunner, would be the first to make that happen. “After seeing the DISCOVERoom at Cielo two years ago, I decided this was something I really wanted to bring to Colina,” said Brunner. “It is such a wonderful way to bring science to life on a daily basis for children.” The principal was able to obtain a $5,000 grant from Progressive Roofing and rally some volunteers with the help of Anbar and Benjamin to get the room started. Heather Brown, a Colina parent who enthusiastically joined the effort as lead parent, runs the day-to-day operations of the DISCOVERoom, creating and leading activities for the kids on a regular basis and facilitating when
guest presenters like the ASU GAINS Brain Fair for Children visit. According to Brunner, the reception so far has been good, but Colina has even bigger plans for the space. “Our hope is to increase the number of volunteers we have so we can open it at least four days a week next year. We are also hoping to use it as a science lab during the day so teachers can take their entire class to this room outside of the lunch time,” she said. “Our final phase is going to be to turn this into a Science Professional Development room for teachers to attend classes after school.” The main thing Colina needs in order to realize these ambitions is more volunteers. Normally, Colina and Cielo get by on parent and grandparent volunteers, but the DISCOVERoom demands more involvement, so they’re expanding their reach. “We are trying to reach out to the community at large to encourage folks to come and be a part of this experience, even if it’s just once a month for a few hours,” said Anbar. “We need more than just our PTO parents and grandparents to keep this room working.” To become a DISCOVERoom volunteer, email Marni Anbar at marnibo2@gmail. com with “DR volunteer” in the subject line. – Contact writer Jamie Leland at jamie@ ahwatukee.com. – Check us out and like the Ahwatukee Foothills News on Facebook and follow AhwatukeeFN on Twitter.
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Seuss Kassisieh (known to his patients as Dr. Seuss) and Dr. Payam Owtad with Seuss Orthodontics will be taking on his patients, office and staff when he retires at the Ahwatukee office, 16611 S. 40th St., Suite 110. Seuss has been practicing orthodontics in Arizona for 20 years, and was Owtad’s professor at the Graduate Department of Orthodontics at Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health before Owtad joined him professionally at Seuss Orthodontics several months ago.
Dr. Joe W. Pearson stood with his successors Dr. Seuss Kassisieh DDS, MS, Dr. Payam Owtad and their staff during Dr. Pearson's retirement party. (David Jolkovski/AFN staff photographer)
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Getting into the spirit of the times, Dream Theater has released a post-apocalyptic concept double disc, “The Astonishing.” (Special to AFN)
and fun for people to hear. It’s something positive to what’s happening in the world, as far as our ability to listen to music and Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan the ability to get deep into the concept. “We’re not demanding that people do Rudess firmly believes that listeners’ this. But in a way, we still support the attention spans are dwindling. Despite that, his progressive rock idea of listening through and enjoying band known for its intricate musical music that has some depth.” According to Dream Theater’s record stylings released its most ambitious album to date: the two-disc collection label, “The Astonishing” paints a tale of a retro-futurist post-apocalyptic dysto“The Astonishing.” “It’s certainly not the thing that every- pia ruled by “medieval-style feudalism.” “It’s a place aching body’s doing,” for a Chosen One Rudess says via IF YOU GO to rise above the telephone. “We’re What: Dream Theater noise and defeat going in the other When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5 an Empire defined direction because Where: Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St. Mesa by the endless of what’s going on Cost: $41-$89 drone of noise in the music busiInformation: 480.644.6500, mesaartscenter.com machines and the ness and society. illusion of safety in “People have bland conformity.” limited attention “We wanted to do a concept album,” spans. They buy single songs, stream music, listen to music while they’re doing he says. “When we started to get into it, other things. Dream Theater is a unique we quickly realized that it would be fun entity. We have the very rare position of to present what we’re doing as an entire show/experience. being able to do what we want to do.” “We thought that if we’re going to do That includes playing “The Astonishing” from beginning to end in concert. The this, if we’re going to do this live, we’re tour comes to the Mesa Arts Center on going to create an evening’s show so that it had some substance to it.” Thursday, May 5. In terms of writing the album, Rudess “We just recreate this album,” he says. “We’re also making a bit of a statement. We says it wasn’t difficult because the want people to listen to this, ideally, from beginning to end. It’s very entertaining See DREAM on page 36 By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski GETOUT STAFF
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When Bad Company guitarist Mick Ralphs decided to sit out this summer’s “One Hell of a Night” tour, singer Paul Rodgers kicked into action. He recalled the band who accompanied him when he attended a Jimmy Page tribute in Seattle. His guitarist was an axman named Rich Robinson, formerly of the Black Crowes. “At the dinner I thought wow, he’s great,” Rodgers recalls. “I said to him that we should do something somewhere down the road.” That turned out to be sooner rather than (Special to AFN) later. Rodgers said he thought Robinson would be the perfect temporary replacement for Ralphs. Like Makin’ Love,’ ‘Shooting Star,’ ‘Rock ‘n’ “I think he’s going to be a great fit,” he says. Roll Fantasy,’ ‘Bad Company,’” Rodgers ex“He’s got a touch of soul plains. in him. He’s a thoughtful IF YOU GO “It starts to be a pretguitar player. I think it’s What: Bad Company and Joe Walsh ty full set pretty quickly. going to be pretty cre- When: 7 p.m. Sunday, May 22 I do want to expand a litative.” tle bit.” Where: Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 N. 83rd Fans can see Robinson Avenue, Phoenix Mixing up the set, as team up with Bad Com- Cost: $20-$125 well as improvisation, pany when the “One Hell Information: 602.254.7200, keeps performing fresh. of a Night” tour hits Ak- ticketmaster.com “We come from the Chin Pavilion in Phoenix school of ad-libbing, on Sunday, May 22. Rodgers says. “There “There are a lot of songs that jump to mind See GOOD COMPANY on page 40 that we must do—‘Can’t Get Enough,’ ‘Feel
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Going somewhere fast Old Dominion finds success and rejoins Kenny Chesney on tour By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski GETOUT STAFF
The last time Old Dominion played Country Thunder, very few were aware of the band’s talents. This year when it performed at the Florence festival in early April, it was different. The single “Nowhere Fast” from its debut album “Meat and Candy” has garnered spins on pop stations, including Sirius XM’s The Pulse. Old Dominion won the Academy of Country Music’s best new vocal duo/ group of the year prize. It was also nominated for vocal group of the year at ceremony, but lost to Little Big Town. After nine years as a band, it’s making a national splash. “We’ve been a band for a really long time,” said lead singer Matthew Ramsey, whose band opens for Kenny Chesney on his “Spread the Love Tour” on Saturday, May 7, at Chase Field. “We’ve been playing little clubs and touring in a van and stuff like that for years and years and years. We made little EPs and gave them out for free. “We had one on iTunes once we started getting satellite radio (airplay). It’s hard to do that as an independent band.” Old Dominion found a record label to help and it was then time to release “Meat and
Candy,” a title that refers to the waves of intense and then fun songs. “It’s hard to break into the radio world,” Ramsey said. “We needed a record label to do that. Once the record label came on board and we got a single rockin’, it was time to release our full-length album.” The reviews have been stellar from the Nashville-bred band. NPR called “Meat and Candy” “first-rate craftsmanship.” That was something that thrilled Ramsey. “We were geeking out pretty hard on that,” Ramsey said with a laugh. “We’re all NPR fans. We listen to that a lot. To hear our name mentioned on that was a big moment for us to go, ‘Whoa, this is real now. We’re actually out there in the world.’” The last 12 months have been filled with landmarks. Last year Old Dominion also toured with Chesney, marking the first time an independent band was invited on a stadium tour. “That was a huge moment for us,” he said. “To have our first No. 1 song this year, that was mind blowing. We’ve had a lot of moments that left us saying, ‘Can you believe this is really happening?’” The first Chesney tour was definitely a learning experience for Old Dominion, Ramsey said. He expects Chesney — as well as Miranda Lambert and Sam Hunt, who are
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also on the bill — to school them further this spring and summer. “We’ve learned so much from that guy,” he said. “He’s the best there is. From a performing standpoint, you just learn about connecting with your fans and song choice. “From a business standpoint, you learn about his organization and the people he hires and surrounds himself with. I’ve never met someone on the tour who’s in a bad mood — ever. They’re all so happy to be there. He takes care of us when we’re out there. We learned how to tour and how to do it the right way.” It has also spoiled Old Dominion.
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The art of making wine has much in common with having a baby. Both creations bring joy and happiness yet are fallible existences that will endure many trials and tribulations throughout its lifetime. Darla S. I had the pleasure of doHoffmann ing wine tastings with Curt Dunham and Peggy Fiancada, owners of award winning LDV Winery and Lawrence Dunham Vineyards. As Dunham shared stories about their journey, the expression on his face was one of a proud parent. Yet, there were risks associated with starting and developing their vineyard. However, the second they laid eyes on the unique 40 acres of land in south eastern Arizona, in the Chiricahua Mountain region, it became their baby. It had luscious volcano soil, the water tested well for grapes and no agriculture had previously been grown on the land. The land, very different from any other plot, was destined to share its character with the world. They agreed to adopt the 100 percent estate philosophy which meant all grapes would be grown, produced and bot-
tled on the property. Grapes exposed to UV, at this altitude and with this terrain, have the potential to be like the big fruit wonder grapes of the Rhone Valley in France. “It would be an injustice not to grow what we knew would truly thrive here,” Dunham said. They made the commitment to grow quality grapes and Dunham took on the winemaker job himself. No nannies in their house! The first crop came earlier than they had anticipated and by 2009 LDV produced 100 cases of wine. The 2015 harvest has nearly 3,000 cases. The grapes, displaying an abundance of personality, have clearly increased in demand. Still in barrels, their 2013 crop is just about ready to show its face to the world. I asked Dunham what he expected to see from this vintage and how it might differ from the previous ones. “Each year the wines will express the life of that vintage,” he said. “If you like a particular vintage, get it, because next year will be different. That’s the philosophy of a true boutique winery.” They wanted to establish a wider, well-deserved presence for their talented scholar. So, they decided to bring pieces of their vineyard to the Valley. In 2014 the LDV Winery Tasting Room Gallery opened in downtown
Curt Dunham and Peggy Fiancada, owners of award winning LDV Winery and Lawrence Dunham Vineyards. (Special to AFN)
Scottsdale, 6951 E. 1st St. They host monthly wine dinners and sip and learn events to showcase their wines and meet people in the community. They host holiday parties, family events and are working with nearby resorts for corporate workshops. The gallery and its charming patio gives you a feeling of a home, yet exudes the presence of a vineyard with its trees, barrels and rocks from their soil. It’s where neighbors come to hang out, cook beautiful meals together and share the finest of wine. It is truly exquisite. Their Sky Islander Wine Club is a great way to taste all of the wines and feel the Rhone style without leaving the country.
They have several packages to include six bottles or 12 bottles per year coupled with tasting vouchers. Being a part of something like this is so special because you are sharing a dream. After all, it takes a village to raise a boutique winery! There are goals for this youthful star to include creating a wine trail/map with the other four tasting rooms in downtown Scottsdale. They are hoping people from all over the Valley will take an interest in their creation. There are plenty of hotels nearby if a staycation is on your radar. If See WINE on page 40
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are always changes in arrangements from one night to the next. It’s always very creative, even though they might be older songs like ‘Feel Like Makin’ Love’ and ‘Shooting Star.’” The release of Bad Company’s live album, “Live in Concert 1977 & 1979,” was one of the reasons for the expansion of the set to include deep cuts. It marks the first official live album to spotlight the original Bad Company lineup of Rodgers, Ralphs, Simon Kirke and Boz Burrell. The collection was released April 29. Although he’s looking forward to playing with Robinson, Rodgers admits he’s melancholy about Ralphs’ absence. “It was difficult, I kid you not,” he said about how he felt upon hearing the news. “But I’m quite excited to have Rich on the band. We have Howard Leese on guitar, too, and they’ll be working in concert, orchestrating guitar parts. Where we have strings, we’ll recreate with a guitar. We’ve got Todd Ronning on bass. He’s also in my solo band, as well as Bad Company and a number of other bands. Of course we have Simon Kirke on drums. It’s going to be very interesting and exciting to get together and do the rehearsals.”
you prefer a day trip, Ubers and Limo services are available. Eric Emmert, azurbanwinetours.com, has a limo service in the East Valley and does day trips to Scottsdale and Sedona. Dunham and Fiancada are also very interested in building relationships with local restaurants that are serious about good food and wine. “I always have food in mind while making my wines,” Dunham said. “I smell the grapes and think, what am I going to eat with this?” Whatever each vintage brings, you can be sure Dunham and Fiancada will make every effort to create a masterpiece. They are assiduous in treating their vineyard with ultimate respect and are proudly watching it evolve each year. Some vintages might yield grapes that release soft, subtle flavors, while others will be bold and outspoken. For LDV, youth is divine with a promising adulthood. I encourage you to experience the growth of these wines. In my opinion, they exhibit a lively spirit with a softhearted old soul.
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Desert Vista’s Mason flourishes with help from the Hickels By Jason P. Skoda AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS STAFF
It is easy to look at the relationship between an athlete and coach as a just the ordinary give and take. In most cases, coaches do their best to pull everything out of the athlete in order to be successful. In return, athletes accept the instruction, apply it to their craft and perform the best they can in competition. On the surface, that’s been the basic relationship between Desert Vista junior Elijah Mason and Troy Hickel as Mason developed into a state champion
in the discus. He has hopes of repeating at this year’s state meet, which gets underway Wednesday. They work daily in order to get the best out of Mason, but this case is unusual. “I never really had that fatherly role in my life,” Mason said. “When a coach takes you under his wing, it can be the best part of your life. Ever since the seventh grade, he has been by my side, watching me throw, coaching me every chance he gets.” The Mason family moved to Arizona from Tacoma, Washington, when he was in kindergarten. Elijah’s father,
Samuel, had been killed in a car accident. Elijah, a junior, and his brother, Samuel, a senior at Desert Vista, have had both had influences throughout their childhood. Elijah, however, has found something different in Hickel. “Their relationship is very important,” said Mary Mason, Elijah’s mother. “(Hickel) has been influential and supportive.” It is fostered by the fact that Hickel’s son, Torrey, is also a thrower for the Thunder. The tandem could very well finish first and second in both the discus and possibly shot put as well.
“They work well with each other, and push each other every day,” the elder Hickel said. “They wear each other out in practice, compete at the highest level so when the big events come they can pop one.” They will get their chance to do just that at Mesa Community College starting Wednesday with the shot put, and followed by the discus event on Saturday. Mason leads Division I with a discus throw of 192 feet and three inches, while Hickel leads the division with a toss of 59-5 in the shot and has one of the top efforts in the discus at 183-3. “When your teammate is the one pushing you to be better it can be tough, but we are a lot alike,” Torrey said. “We are really good friends. It gives us a chance to compete every day, and not settle for anything other than our best.” A good performance by the Thunder throwers—they earned 40 points last season—will go a long way in helping the Desert Vista defend its state title. “Last year was a really good year for us as a throwing squad and we’d like to repeat that,” Torrey said. “We can do it, but we can’t worry about it. We just have to stay within ourselves. The best throws feel the easiest.” Mountain Pointe girls are the defending Division I champs. The Pride look to repeat as well with sprinters like 100 dash leader Brittany Patterson, Autumn Smith, 300 hurdles leader Danielle Burns, triple jump leader Nura Muhammad and thrower Kayleigh Conlon, who leads in both shot and discus. The smaller divisions will see plenty of individuals stars in the two day event with Arete Prep in Gilbert showing the most firepower. >> See ABOVE AND BEYOND on page 47
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Shopping for a starter MP’s Lewis first Pride player to be drafted into NFL
Mountain Pointe graduate Alex Lewis was taken in the fourth round of the NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. (Photo courtesy of MP football Twitter page)
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A big fella has got to eat, and a mom will always ask guarded questions. The Baltimore Ravens were reminded of this when team executives tried to reach Mountain Pointe product Alex Lewis on Saturday in order to let him know they were go-
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ing to select him in the NFL Draft. Turns out Lewis was in a grocery store, and the reception wasn’t very good so general manager Ozzie Newsome ended up hanging up. Then Ravens coach Jim Harbaugh called the Lewis’ house phone where his mother answered. “So I get on the phone with his mom and I go, ‘Is Alex there?’ And she goes, ‘No, he’s
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not, may I ask who’s calling?’” Harbaugh said in the Ravens’ post-draft press conference. “And I’m like, ‘Uh, it’s John Harbaugh with the Ravens.’” After saying Lewis would be back soon his mom wanted to be sure she had the right team. “Now, who’s this team again?” she asked Harbaugh. After Lewis returned he eventually connected with the Ravens and was informed they were drafting him. The 6-foot-6, 312-pound offensive lineman became the first Pride player to be drafted (other than Markus Wheaton, who started at Mountain Pointe but transferred to Chandler) as he was selected in the fourth round, No. 130 overall. The Pride has had other players get a shot in the NFL in Danny Baugher (punter), Keith Brown (running back), Marquis Wheaton (wide receiver) as a free agent, but Lewis is believed to be the first one drafted. Lewis, who didn’t respond to an interview request via text, took a circuitous route to the NFL after being part of Norris Vaughan’s first team in 2009 as a senior when he helped the Pride rush for 4,104 yards and 58 touchdowns. “He’s a tremendous player, the best offensive lineman we’ve had,” Mountain Pointe coach Vaughan said last month. “He shows these kids what is possible.” Lewis committed to Colorado out of college where he stared at three different positions — left tackle, left guard and block-
ing tight end over two years. Lewis, whose father, Bill, played eight years in the NFL, transferred to Nebraska after an assault charge in Boulder that led to a 45-day stay in jail. Other than one social media rant, Lewis had a good stay in Lincoln where he reestablished himself as a prospect (All-Big 10 second-team pick) and leader (captain) when he started all 26 games in his two years with Nebraska. “We spent the whole day with him,” Assistant General Manager Eric DeCosta told reporters about addressing the off-field issues. “We were really able to spend a lot of time talking about who he is, who he wants to be, the player that he is, the maturity, all of those types of things. Really, at that time he passed all of the tests.” The fact that Lewis played multiple positions in his college career helped his draft status with the Ravens’ front office. “We bring him in here and he competes for a tackle and guard spot,” Ravens Director of College Scouting Joe Hortiz told reporters. “He’s a versatile player. He’s played both sides of the line of scrimmage. He’s a big, athletic, long, tough, physical guy.” – Contact Jason Skoda at 480-898-7915 or jskoda@ ahwatukee.com. Follow him on Twitter @ JasonPSkoda. – Check us out and like the Ahwatukee Foothills News on Facebook and follow AhwatukeeFN on Twitter.
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Cristal Akpede leads Division IV in the 200, 400 and long jump, while teammate Jamie Young is tops in the shot put. On the boys side, Division IV has a pretty good rivalry between Gilbert Christian’s Logan Pinkerton and Donovan Fiore of Chandler Prep. Fiore is the top ranked runner in the 200 and 400 with Fiore as the top guy in the 800. The 4x4 relay could very well come down to those two schools with each individual anchoring their teams. “Those are two guys who hate to lose, two of the best in the state,” Chandler Prep coach Dean Ouellette said. “They will likely get the baton within a second of each other and battle for the win.” The top candidate for state titles Division III is Seton Catholic’s Luke Zuluaga, who has the best times in the 200 and 400, while Logan Grizzle of Queen Creek is the top pole vaulter in DII. – Contact Jason Skoda at 480-898-7915 or jskoda@ ahwatukee.com. Follow him on Twitter @ JasonPSkoda. – Check us out and like the Ahwatukee Foothills News on Facebook and follow AhwatukeeFN on Twitter.
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PGA Junior League Golf Championships come to Grayhawk The 2016 and 2017 PGA Junior League Golf Championships will be at picturesque Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale. This year’s Championship will be played Nov. 19-21, on the Raptor Course. Eight PGA Junior League Golf Teams that advance out of the Regional Championships in September and October will contend for the title. The 10-player teams, matching East vs. West regions, will compete in a two-person scramble format, with coaches allowed to substitute players
every three holes, so that all team members can participate. A key initiative of PGA REACH, the PGA of America’s charitable arm, PGA Junior League Golf is a fun, social and inclusive opportunity for boys and girls ages 13 and under to learn and enjoy the game. Kids play on teams with friends and wear numbered jerseys, learning golf with professional instruction and direction from PGA and LPGA Teaching Professionals. In PGA Junior League Golf, kids play regular-season games from April to July. They then assemble into 10-player, all-star teams that compete in sub-regionals for a chance to earn a spot at one of eight regionals. For more information about PGA Junior League Golf, visit PGAJLG.com.
MLB All-Star voting underway Major League Baseball opened up AllStar Balloting for the 2016 MLB All-Star Game, which will be on Tuesday, July 12 at Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres. MLB’s All-Star Balloting Program is the largest of its kind in professional sports. The MLB All-Star Game Ballot recorded an all-time high of 620 million votes in 2015,
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MVP Zone hosts summer clinics MVP Zone, located in Chandler, will have baseball camps that are indoors and will cover hitting, throwing, fielding, speed and agility. The focus is on proper form and mechanics, games awareness and strategy and developing confidence. The clinics are for players of all ages and skill levels (beginner to advanced). The cost is $45 per day or $170 a week through May 1 and $180 there after. For more information, call 480 857-6000 or visit www.mvpzoneaz.com. – Send submissions to jskoda@ahwatukee.com.
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Meetings/ Events Legislative District 18 Democrats Monthly meetings are held on the second Monday of each month from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at The Watershed, 5250 South Lakeshore Drive, Tempe. Meetings are free and open to the public, dinner may be purchased. For more information, visit www.ld18democrats.org/ meetings or email ld18demsinfo@gmail.com
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ACP is 100%Veteran Owned & Supports Our Vets with 10% off for all Military Personnel
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Dunn Edwards Quality Paint Small Stucco/Drywall Repairs
We Are State Licensed and Reliable!
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Meetings/ Events
Meetings/ Events
Meetings/ Events
Ahwatukee Foothills Friends and Neighbors (AFFAN) is a women's organization, dedicated to cultivating friendships, and goodwill. AFFAN promotes social, charitable and educational events all year long. AFFAN holds monthly luncheon meetings with varied speakers. We offer over 40 monthly activities including Book Clubs, Canasta, Bunco, Euchre, and Bridge. Other monthly activities are Dining Out, Stitch and Chat, Explore Arizona, and Garden Club. Significant others/ spouses can attend some events. For more info contact Teresa Akrish Phone: 480-518-5788, teresaakrish@gmail.com Check our website at affanwomensclub.com
AMERICAN LEGION AHWATUKEE Post #64 We Meet Every rd Wed at 3pm at the Ahwatukee Retirement Center At 5001 E Cheyenne Dr, Phoenix, Az. 85044. Contact ROD GREEN Cmdr 480-234-0755
GARDEN CLUB, DESERT POINTE Garden Club Meets the 1st Monday of every month at 9:30am @ Ahwatukee Recreation Center NEW MEMBERS WELCOME 5001 E. Cheyenne Sept - May Only Call Pat Faust 480-588-6613
Smart Recovery Meeting Wed’s 7:00 -8:30 p.m. 6400 W. Del Rio Chandler Montessori School next to Unitarian Church room 5. All issues drugs, alcohol, gambling, online addictions, & medications. 480-5322460
AHWATUKEE/CHANDLER Bosom Buddies. We meet the 2nd Saturday of the month, 10:00 AM-12:00 noon in the Conference Room at Dignity Health Urgent CareAhwatukee 4545 E. Chandler Blvd Phoenix, AZ Please contact Deb Sidman: 602.460.9893 or Devon Pollard: 602.318.8462 See more at: http://www.bosombuddies-az.org/ At Bosom Buddies of AZ we support women of all ages and in all stages of breast cancer.
GROWING TOGETHER: That's the motto of The Ahwatukee Community Garden Project. Get your hands dirty while learning about desert gardening. Join us every Sunday morning starting at 8 A.M. in the Garden at 4700 E Warner Rd. north of the Farmers' Market. acgarden.org
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS & GAMANON for meeting information 602-266-97846
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Plumbing
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Big Book Step Study Mtg Every Tuesday 7:00pm. Closed meeting. Child care provided. Mtn View Lutheran Church, 11002 S. 48th St., Phoenix, 85044
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Democrats and Donuts This event is held the third Wednesday of each month from 8 - 9:30 a.m. at Denny's, 7400 W Chandler Bld, Chandler 85226. Speakers cover current issues of interest. Admission is free, donations are accepted. Open to the public, breakfast may be purchased. For more info and to RSVP, contact Marie Colangelo at mariec9@q.com. Walk-ins are welcome. Please order breakfast by 8 a.m.
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Roofing
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Crops of Luv We make Scrapbooks for critically-ill children who have had their "WISH" trip come true! Scrapbook with us, make embellishments for us, donate your time, or your commercial space, donate funds to ship albums, etc! Does your teen need community service hours? We could use their help! Copsofluv.com for more info! 480.634.7763 Ahwatukee based non-profit.
Democrats and Donuts This monthly gathering is held the third Wednesday of each month from 8 - 9:30 a.m. at Denny's, 7400 West Chandler Boulevard, Chandler. Sponsored by the Legislative District 18 Democrats, speakers cover current issues of interest. Meetings are free and open to the public, breakfast may be purchased. For more information, visit www.ld18democrats.org/ meetings or email mariec9@q.com
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Dining For Women (DFW) diningforwomen.org inspires, educates and engages people to invest in programs that make a meaningful difference for women and girls living in extreme poverty. DFW helps women find dignity and strength, develop skills and opportunities, value and support their children's education. We have a local chapter in Ahwatukee which meets the 3rd Thursday every month from 6:30 p.m.-8:30p.m. If you'd like to know more on how you can transform lives and reduce poverty contact Mary Hake at marysullivanhake @gmail.com
Meetings/ Events Open your Heart and Home, Host an International Student! Please contact Pascale Dunton 602-980-4388 west@iseusa.org west.iseusa.org
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Are you affected by someone who is dealing with an addiction? If so, know that you are not alone and that the PAL (Parents of Addicted Loved Ones) group can help. The group is available to provide education and support to anyone 18 years or older who is dealing with a friend or family member with an addiction. The meeting are at held on the second and fourth Monday nights at 7pm at Mountain Park Community Church at Pecos Rd and 24th St. in room 117. The meetings are free of charge, completely confidential and could change your life! Please join us and get the tools you need to help yourself and your addicted loved one. For more info go to www.pal-group.org.
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Widowed-to-Widowed Grief Support Group every Monday at 6pm, Pyle Adult Recreation Center, Tempe (SW corner of Rural & Southern). Call Kay at 480.861.8031 for more information.
HIRING? People are looking at the Classifieds Everyday! Email Your Job Post to: class@times publications.com or Call
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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a weight loss organization that is over 60 years old. We meet at Ahwatukee Rec Center on Cheyenne between S. 48th St. and S. 51st St. on Wed. eve's from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information: Terri at 480-893-6742.
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In-Ahwatukee Toastmasters Club meets from 6:458am every Tuesday at Dignity Health Urgent Care Ahwatukee - Community Room (1st floor), 4545 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85048. Guests welcome anytime! http://4873.toast mastersclubs.org/
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After 44 Years In Business Spencer’s Is About To Sell Our $200,000,000th Dollar In Sales. Millions Of Washers, Dryers, And Refrigerators, But More Importantly, Happy Customers. We Are Celebrating With Giving Away a $10,000 Luxury Kitchen, For One Lucky Winner! Come In Now For A Chance to Win.
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The Spencers TV &Appliance credit card is issued by Wells Fargo Financial National Bank. Special terms apply to qualifying purchases of $499.00 or more charged with approved credit. The special terms APR will continue to apply until all qualifying purchases are paid in full. The monthly payment forfor thithis purchasercha willill bebe tthehe amount thatwill pay for the purchase in full in equal payments during the promotional (special terms) period.The APR for Purchases will apply to certain fees such as alatepayment fee or if you use the card for other transactions. Fornew accounts, the APR for Purchases is 28.99%. If you are charged interest in anybilling cycle, the minimum interest charge will be $1.00. This information is accurate as of 01/06/2016 and is subject to change. Forcurrent information, call us at 1-800-431-5921. Offer expires 5/11/2016. 2Billionth Appliance prize is based on sales from Spencers, Genuine Maytag, and Home TV and Appliance over the last 44 years of business. The Customer and winner of the $10,000 Kitchen will be based on arandom drawing of Retail Customers during 10 weeks of 2016. The winner will be drawn from invoices during thattime and or random drawing from entries. No purchase necessary.
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* Up to a $2,650 Brewer’s Dealer Rebate, up to $400 Utility Rebate, up to $500 Federal Tax Credit & up to $1,000 Trane Trade In Allowance. The Home Projects® Visa® credit card is issued by Wells Fargo Financial National Bank, and Equal Housing Lender. Special terms apply to qualifying purchases charged with approved credit at participating merchants.The special terms APR will continue to apply until all qualifying purchases are paid in full.The monthly payment for this purchase will be the amount that will pay for the purchase in full in equal payments during the promotional (special terms) period.The APR for purchases will apply to certain fees; such as a late payment fee or if you use the card for other transactions. For new accounts, the APR for purchases is 28.9%. If you are charged interest in any billing cycle, the minimum interest charge will be $1.00. If you use the card for cash advance, the cash advance fee is 5.00% of the amount of the cash advance but not less than $10.00. This information is accurate as of 01/06/2016 and is subject to change. For current information, call us at 1-800-431-5921. Offer expires 6/15/2016. **See your independentTrane Dealer for complete program eligibility, dates and restrictions. Special financing offers OR trade-in allowances from $100 up to $1,000 valid on qualifying systems only. Offers vary by equipment. All sales must be to homeowners in the United States.Void where prohibited. Copyright ©Trane 2016.
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