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he controversial improvements planned at the busy Pima Canyon trail head are getting off to a slow start, with construction at least a month behind schedule after Ahwatukee residents won important concessions intended to protect their quality of life. In addition to major modifications that eliminated dimmed lighting and a parking lot close to some homes, the $2 million project has run into delays caused by the city’s own plan review office. Mike Francis, parks supervisor for South Mountain Park, said he is hopeful that construction will start in July but it may be pushed back to August. The original plan was to close the popular, heavily used trail head near the Arizona Grand Resort at the end of May, with construction starting in June and the area re-opening in October, when temperatures drop. But now, parks officials are hoping that construction will start in July – but are not ruling out a delay until August. Francis said he is still planning for Pima Canyon to reopen sometime during the fall, in either October or November. “I think we ended up with a very reasonable compromise,’’ Francis said. “We were improving a resource that has been falling apart around us.’’ Alonso Avitia, deputy director of the natural resources division at Phoenix parks, said that in response to residents’ concerns, “the footprint was cut in half ’’ from the original plan for expanded parking. “We still

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Pomegranate Cafe waiter Terry Drengson holds a cupcake that contains vanilla – an increasingly costly and scarcer ingredient that’s rocking prices of baked goods and ice cream in Ahwatukee and across the region.

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Vanilla bean shortage threatens price of ice cream, baked goods BY WAYNE SHUTSKY AFN Staff Writer

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he vanilla ice cream cone is in danger. The quintessential summertime treat may be harder to find in Ahwatukee and the East Valley this summer as local purveyors feel the effects of a global vanilla bean shortage. Based on estimates from local business owners, the price of vanilla bean products – including extracts and pastes used to create ice cream — began to rise dramatically six to 10 months ago. The source of price spike is a shortage of vanilla beans from Madagascar, which provides roughly 80 percent of the world’s

supply. Chelsea Mellor of Ahwatukee, owner of the bakery Iced For Life in Gilbert, said she uses vanilla bean paste “and the price has gotten so expensive.” “Just last year I was getting one container for $40 or so and now the same container is about $94,” she said. “About six months ago, I decided to alter my vanilla recipe to require less bean in order to save on costs, but ensure the flavor. Our vanilla bean cake is one of our most popular, so it is crucial we still use the vanilla bean. But if it continues to rise we may have to find an alternative,” Mellor said. See

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Phoenix City Council approved extending the deadline for paying its public safety pension liability by 10 years, adding $2.4 billion in interest taxpayers will have to cover.

DiCiccio decries city pension debt plan, advances a new one BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

ity Councilman Sal DiCiccio scored a small victory last week as his counterparts approved a plan that will add an estimated $2.4 billion to Phoenix taxpayers’ cost of eliminating the city’s pension liability obligations for police and firefighters. With DiCiccio and Councilman Fred Waring opposing the move, Council voted 7-2 to take advantage of a state law that extends by 10 years the deadline for paying off its state Public Safety Personnel Retirement System liability. DiCiccio produced a plan that would pay off the liability through lower-interest borrowing and save the city as much as $4 billion over the next 30 years. Municipalities had until June 28 to inform the PSPRS if they wanted to extend the payment time to 25 or 30 years. While council okayed the longer term, it also directed Phoenix administrators to try to develop a plan for paying off the debt in 25 years. Neither repayment term sat well with DiCiccio or Waring, who argued that the city was “kicking the can down the road” and creating huge burdens for future taxpayers. They and a number of speakers said the city should set new spending priorities, reduce services and stick to repaying the debt in 20 years. Stating that the city’s move “may not sound like a big deal,” DiCiccio said: “It is a huge deal, and comes with the real possibility that in the future the City may not be able to make those payments at all. Just making that shift increases the cost to pay off those pension obligations by $2.3 billion – an amount equal to almost twice our entire general fund budget.” DiCiccio’s victory came when several other councilmembers supported his proposal that the city investigate borrowing the money from either the bond or capital markets to pay off the entire liability, fix the city’s monthly obligation and save as much as $4 billion in interest payments over the next 30 years. The total savings would depend on the interest that See

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Strep cases hitting at an unusual time of the year BY ERICA APODACA AFN Staff Writer

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Linda-Michelle Ledesma, physician at Banner Urgent Care, said the timing of the current outbreak of strep throat “is a little unusual.”

low sensitivity and could misdiagnose a patient. The culture test is swabbed in the clinic, then sent out to the lab where the bacterium is grown and watched for Streptococcus group A. “Culture is considered the gold standard, that takes about 48 hours to get back and again you’re still within the 10 days to decide to initiate antibiotics or not,” Ledesma said. But just because the test comes back positive for streptococcus does not mean that the patient has strep throat. “Typically, up to 30 percent of the population that can be carriers of group A strep,” Ledesma said, “Some of it is benign, so they could be carriers of the bacteria. That doesn’t mean they need to be treated if they aren’t having any symptoms.” Although it is possible to catch strep throat from a carrier, there is a lower chance of getting strep from a carrier than from someone with an active infection. “I would really encourage the public to trust their providers that they are making good decisions on when an antibiotic would be appropriate or not,” Ledesma said.

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ondering how many police regularly patrol Ahwatukee? Want to know the latest crime trends that could put you or your possessions in harm’s way? Do you want to voice your concern about a problem you think Phoenix police should address in your neighborhood? Even if people who can’t say “yes” to any of those questions might want to visit with members of the Phoenix Police Department when it holds its quarterly Tukee Talks 6:30-8 p.m. tomorrow, June 29, at the Ahwatukee Activities Center, 4700 E. Warner Road, Ahwatukee. Tukee Talks gives residents an opportunity to address a wide range of law enforcement-related issues and meet face-to-face with officers from both the South Mountain Precinct and often department headquarters. Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams showed up for the last Tukee Talks session. Unfortunately, only a handful of residents appeared. “Neighbors looking out for each

other improve the quality of life in their communities” is part of what Tukee Talks is all about, said South Mountain Precinct Captain AJ Wells. “Tukee Talks is for any and all interested in protecting their neighborhood,” she said. “Our community action officers and patrol officers are an invaluable resourceful support. All our officers stand ready and willing to teach you the keys to be ‘be in the know.’” Two active Ahwatukee community Facebook sites, Ahwatyukee411 and Ahwatukee Crime Watch, also have been urging residents to attend the free session. “Knowing what goes on around you is the key to preventing crime,” said Tracey Church, administrator of the crime watch site. She has noted in the past that the Tukee Talks sessions offer the kind of “face time” with police rank-and-file and department command that give residents a chance to not only learn what kind of crime trends have been noticed in Ahwatukee but how to prevent becoming a victim to them.

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

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illions of Americans take ambulances to the hospital each year, but with the unpredictability of costs and destinations, many people are turning to a more affordable and predictable service: Uber. At a recent Mesa budget meeting, someone referred to American Medical Response, an ambulance company that provides services in 42 states, as a “Big Box Uber,” a nickname that ruffled some feathers and even sparked a discussion at the latest International Association of Fire Chiefs EMS Conference. Taking an ambulance is expensive, ranging anywhere from $500 to $2,000 depending on where you live. On the other hand, ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft give price estimates right off the bat and are a fraction of the cost. Riders can also choose which hospital they’re transported to. However, the two services are not interchangeable. “It actually has become a topic of discussion in the industry, and I think that there’s a big difference between a ride-share company and an ambulance when it comes to an emergency,” said John Karolzak, government and public affairs liaison for AMR in Phoenix. “We have highly trained professionals that can immediately identify medical emergencies and take immediate action to treat patients while en route to the hospital.” The growing tendency for people to take a ride-sharing service to the ER rather than an ambulance is concerning

to professionals in the industry because of what it can mean for everyone involved. Oftentimes, people who think they’re experiencing a minor medical inconvenience can actually have symptoms masking a much larger problem that can manifest itself suddenly on the way to the hospital, according to Dr. Joseph Winchell, who treats patients in the emergency department at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa. Most Uber and Lyft drivers aren’t trained for medical emergencies, so there’s the potential for both drivers and riders to be put in compromising situations. Winchell said that he’s seen drivers run into the ER because their rider is unconscious in the backseat. Other times, drivers call 911 from the side of the highway because their rider lost consciousness halfway through the drive. Many Uber drivers have shared their stories on a discussion board, with experiences ranging anywhere from drivers who have taken bleeding riders to the hospital and charged them for the damage, or drivers who have canceled their ride and called 911 for the people they’ve gone to pick up. There is not a required protocol for Uber drivers in this situation, however. “We’re grateful our service has helped people get to where they’re going when they need it the most,” said an Uber spokesperson in an email. “However, it’s important to note that Uber is not a substitute for law enforcement or medical professionals. In the event of any medical emergency, we encourage See

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retained a lot of functionality.’’ He said Phoenix parks also responded to concerns that the level of lighting in the plan would create light pollution. “We definitely redesigned the overhead lighting. We are going to focus on ground level security lighting,’’ Avitia said. The city also added a pedestrian bridge over a wash to improve access to the park from the adjacent Cove neighborhood. Cove resident David Drennon,said he is pleased with parts of the final version but he is opposed to Phoenix Parks ripping up the desert to dig a trench for a sewer line that will connect to some new restrooms, eliminating some pungent pit toilets. “I think mainly the existing footprint would be the number one thing that was achieved,’’ Drennon said, alluding to the reconfigured parking lot. But Drennon still objects to the sewer line, which will run near his home. He said he would prefer Phoenix Parks to run the sewer line down the road leading to the entrance of Pima Canyon, past the Arizona Grand golf course. That road already is being repaved as part of the project. “All I care about it protecting the desert,’’ Drennon said, adding that he does not want to see the eco-system disturbed in any way by the renovations. “There’s wildlife there. There’s owls, there’s javelinas, there’s roadrunners.’’ Avitia said the city chose the most direct route for the sewer line and that the route Drennon suggested was more expensive. Other options suggested by neighbors, including chemical toilets similar to those used at some national parks, are unworkable because of Pima Canyon’s heavy use, Francis said. He said a connection to a city sewer is required to dispose of waste in the most sanitary manner possible. “You can only put so many band aids on top of band aids,’’ Francis said about the trail head’s facilities, which also include two ramadas. “It needs some updating. Everything gets to the point where it needs to be replaced.’’ City Council member Sal DiCiccio, whose District 6 includes Ahwatukee, described the present restrooms as “horrible’’ and said there’s no doubt that South Mountain Park is overdue for improvements, with many facilities dating back to the 1930s. “I’m excited to see the City of Phoenix move forward on this. This needs to happen. It’s an iconic asset for us,’’

DiCiccio said. DiCiccio said he is pleased by the manner in which the parks staff worked with neighbors to reduce the impact of the improvements, including the compromise on parking and lighting. “It’s a preserve and you want to keep it as a preserve,’’ while at the same time, upgrading facilities to make them more functional, he said. “You don’t want to

put in glaring lights. The mountain is serene and you want to keep it that way, even at night.’’ Parks officials consider the Pima Canyon trail head the most popular in South Mountain Park. Statistics on the parks system’s web site say that 104,832 people visited Pima Canyon from the July 2015-June 2016 fiscal year, compared with 63,379 at Telegraph trail head.

Francis said the preserves draw about 1 million to 1.5 million at South Mountain Park alone. The Pima Canyon project is part of a $20-million improvement program for South Mountain’s trails and facilities. It is funded by the Phoenix Parks and Preserve Initiative, approved three times by voters. It sets aside 1 cent for every $10 spent.

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District 6 Phoenix Council candidates introduce themselves AFN News Staff

n Aug. 29, Ahwatukee registered voters will be joining their counterparts in Phoenix City Council District 6 in choosing their councilman for the next four years. Incumbent Sal Diciccio and challenger

Kevin Patterson are vying for their votes. Early voting starts Aug. 2. As part of its campaign coverage, AFN sent questionnaires to both candidates. This is the first part of three parts that will be published over the next few weeks. The entire questionnaire and their responses can be read at ahwatukee.

com. Both men also will be writing Opinion pieces over the next two months, some on topics designated by ASFN and others of their choosing. Finally, readers are encouraged to submit questions for the candidates to pmaryniak@ahwatukee. com for use during a candidate forum

5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, July, 26, at the Ahwatukee Activities Center, 4700 E. Warner Road. Co-sponsored by the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce and AFN, the forum is open to the public and will include an opportunity to meet the candidates during an informal session at 5:30 p.m.

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Age: 59 Immediate family: Wife Debbie, daughters Anna and Emelia Neighborhood you live in: Ahwatukee Education: Graduated Arizona State University, College of Business How long a Phoenix resident? Ahwatukee /Phoenix resident since 1986. 31 years. Native of: Born in Youngstown, Ohio, but grew up and lived in Tempe and Ahwatukee. Occupation: Small-business owner. Location of occupation: Ahwatukee. Last book read: “Oh the Places You’ll Go” (to my girls.) Favorite pasttime: Hiking our beautiful mountains and driving my kids around. Organization memberships: Past: Maricopa County Planning Commission; FARE Committee; Municipal Tax Code Commission; Fiesta Bowl Committee; Biltmore Advisory Council; Board of Directors, Arizona Center for the Blind; American Council of Young Political Leaders; Valley of the Sun Kiwanis. Community involvement: In Ahwatukee, I’ve been involved in opening the first police substation, first senior center, negotiated and successfully opened telegraph pass hiking trail, successfully removed the large junk yard at 48th and Ray Road and put in our first movie theatre, expanded our open space by preserving over 144 acres of land on our western boundary that was set for development, brought in over $26 Million to improve South Mountain Park, worked and down-zoned over 11,000 more apartment units that were originally planned for our community and replaced it with single-family housing instead. Please list your top three accomplishments in your present term 1. Successfully created the first in the nation model for 24-hour permitting and inspections and 5-day site plan approval, making Phoenix the fastest in the nation for opening and expanding a small business 2. Worked across party lines to form a coalition to eliminate the regressive food tax saving taxpayers hundreds of dollars each and every year 3. Led the fight to keep water rates from rising over the past four years.

Age: 33 Immediate family: Husband, David Patterson, and two daughters, 7 and 10. Neighborhood you live in: North Central Phoenix. Education: Bachelor of science in business management and master of science in psychology. How long a Phoenix resident? 19 Years Native of: New Mexico. Moved to Ahwatukee in 1998. Occupation: Director of Leadership Development at Banner Health. Location of occupation: Central Avenue and Thomas. Last book read: “Daring Greatly” by Brenè Brown. Favorite pasttime: Camping. Organization memberships: Equality Arizona, Human Rights Campaign, NAACP, Equality Federation, Valley Leadership, Leading for Change, and Chief Learning Officer (CLO) Community involvement: Board president of Equality Arizona, co-founder of Project Jigsaw, Valley Leadership, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Arizona, New Pathways for Youth; Former board of directors member for Arizona’s Children Association and Arizona Human Rights Campaign, and LGBTQ and child welfare advocate for committees at the Arizona House of Representatives and State Senate. Please list your top three accomplishments that benefitted all or part of Phoenix: 1. I was a plaintiff in the marriage equality lawsuit that successfully overturned the marriage ban. 2. While serving on the boards of directors for Equality Arizona and Arizona’s Children Association, I created Project Jigsaw, a partnership between both organizations, seeking to remove barriers that exist for LGBTQ families from adopting and fostering the 19,000 kids in DCS. 3. I taught high school psychology for marginalized, at-risk youth in Phoenix that helped students earn dual credit and granted enrollment into Grand Canyon University.

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90-year-old Ahwatukee Lakes woman will have to go one trial for a misdemeanor in Phoenix Municipal Court later this summer because her dogs are allegedly disturbing one of her next-door neighbors. A trial was scheduled on Aug. 17 for Dolly Dentz after she and the complaining neighbor failed to reach an arbitrated agreement on her two 20-pound dogs. Dentz technically could face a $2,500 maximum fine and six months in jail if she is convicted on the charge of failing to keep her dogs quiet. She has been to court more than a half dozen times since the neighbor filed a complaint under a code classification that includes crimes such as drunken driving and vandalism. “I hope we come to a final end to this, and I hope to be able to keep my dogs, no strings attached,” she told AFN last

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week after the trial was scheduled. Bob Dentz, her son, gave her Fluffy and Boots about two years ago, but has been keeping the dogs at his home nearby since April until the dispute with the neighbor is resolved. The neighbor said that the dogs were not a problem for a year and a half, but started barking incessantly about six months ago. The neighbor said he has been logging the times of day the dogs bark and said they keep him and his wife awake at night and disturb them through the day. Dentz and her son dispute that claim, saying some of the entries in the log are for times when the dogs weren’t even there. Dentz, who has owned her home for 37 years, said the dogs “aren’t really barkers” and that they are usually kept inside. “They’ll bark if someone walks by or if they see a rabbit, but that’s all.” The complaint said even when they are inside, the barking can still be heard. here soon. Many patients don’t have transportation options to get to a hospital for nonemergency services, so they’ll call 911 for a ride, which also dispatches the fire department. That means those crews get taken away from public service. “When it’s used appropriately, I would say it’s a good alternative,” Winchell said. “When it’s non-emergency and nonmedical issues, it frees up the ambulances to respond to true emergencies.” According to the National Emergency Number Association, an estimated 240 million calls are made to 911 in the U.S. each year. The continuous development of a relationship between emergency services and ridesharing services can help ensure the best option for people with medical issues moving forward, and make sure resources are being properly utilized. In the meantime, professionals agree that it’s best to err on the side of caution. “We need to continue to educate our elected officials, all the key stakeholders and the communities that we serve about when’s the right time to use an ambulance and when’s the right time to use an Uber or a rideshare service,” Karolzak said. “When an ambulance is referred to as a ‘Big Box Uber,’ maybe you need to step back and make sure that all of your stakeholders understand your capabilities.”

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The price that Chandler’s Ice Cream Sammies pays for its vanilla has gone up “by hundreds of dollars” in less than a year, employee Asia Caldwell said. The price is not the only problem. The vanilla bean scarcity also means that vanilla is harder to find for local businesses. The shortage is not affecting all businesses equally as some have yet to feel its effects. However, it does appear that word of the vanilla crisis is reaching those unaffected businesses. “We personally have not been affected, but we have heard from some other vendors like Doc’s (Artisan Ice Creams) that they are seeing price increases on different grades of vanilla,” said Stefanos Proestos, general manager of Pomegranate Café in Ahwatukee. Ice Cream Sammies staff has been able to insulate the company from the dramatic price increases and scarcity to an extent by stockpiling vanilla for future use. Caldwell also noted that only a handful of ice creams they make inhouse use vanilla. The shortage does not just affect ice cream. Makers of other vanilla-infused products – from coffee to cakes – are also feeling the burn. For Mesa’s Smitholator Cookie Shop, the price of vanilla has risen roughly 30 percent over the past six months. “It affects the bottom line a little, but it doesn’t cause us to raise prices because we just absorb it,” said Heather Smith, the shop’s owner. Fluff It Marshmallows, a dessert shop in Gilbert, has also felt the economic impact of the vanilla shortage as well. Owner Tricia Arce used to source her Mexican vanilla bean paste from an online retailer, but the price rise along with shipping costs forced her to look for a cheaper, local supplier. Luckily, she found nearby Gilbert retailer Shar’s Bosch Kitchen Store. Still, Arce has seen the prices at Shar’s rise in recent months, though a close working relationship with the provider has allowed Arce to keep her vanilla costs down. “If (Shar’s) runs out, I will have to look elsewhere and that could raise prices,” Arce said. Shar’s has seen vanilla prices rise 25 to 50 percent over the past several months, beginning in the Christmas baking season. The company has also experienced shortages and went through a nearly two-month period when it could not find vanilla products.

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Chelsea Mellor of Ahwatukee, who owns the Iced for Life bakery in Gilbert, said rising costs and reduced availability of vanilla beans not only is wreaking havoc on her budget but also threatenign a vanilla bean cake that is one of her most popular items.

It recently upped its order to avoid running out in the future, employee Lisa Westwood said. Vanilla cultivation and curing is a labor-intensive process, especially in Madagascar, where the plants have to be pollinated by workers by hand. Vanilla was originally cultivated in Mexico where the plant is naturally pollinated by a small bee called Melipona, according to global vanilla supplier Nielsen-Massey. Much of the scarcity has been caused by increased demand as more food manufacturers and consumers opt for natural vanilla over synthetic alternatives, according to Nielsen Massey’s crop report for Spring 2017. There is also a strong chance that the effects of Cyclone Enawo will further damage supplies in Madagascar. That supply-and-demand imbalance has driven up the price of vanilla to historic highs during a price surge that has gone on for a half decade. Vanilla supplies dwindled early in the 2000s after a market crash forced many suppliers out of the industry. However, since that time, the use of natural vanilla has skyrocketed due to increased demand for natural flavorings from large companies like Whole Foods and Hershey. Madagascar has also faced quality

issues in recent years as some farmers have resorted to early harvesting and less effective curing processes in order to combat the threat of theft and take advantage of soaring prices. This includes vacuum sealing green vanilla beans without properly curing them. “The higher the price, the poorer the quality,” said Josephine Lochhead, president of Cook’s Vanilla, a gourmet vanilla supplier. The government of Madagascar has set up official markets and put regulations in place to combat early picking and increase the supply of vanilla. Last year, the price for green vanilla beans in Madagascar opened at $33 per kilo. At the most recent market opening in Madagascar on June 20, buyers offered $34 per kilo for green vanilla beans while growers sought $120 per kilo. The picked vanilla has to be sold within four days, so it is likely the two sides will compromise on a figure between $60 and $70 per kilo, Lochhead said. It takes roughly five to six kilos of green vanilla beans to produce one kilo of cured beans. However, the quality issues have driven that ration to around 8:1, according to the Nielsen Massey report. Even retailers like Fluff It Marshmallows that source vanilla from alternative

markets are not protected from the price hikes since the Madagascar price heavily influences the world market. Complicating the issue is the fact that some alternative markets like Mexico have had low yields recently. Mexico produced under six tons of cured vanilla so far this year. Madagascar has produced roughly 1,200 tons during that time. The Madagascar price has skyrocketed so high that farmers are “swimming in cash,” Lochhead added, creating a volatile and potentially dangerous situation. Banks in Madagascar are literally running out of cash, forcing the government to put regulations in place limiting the amount of cash that can be withdrawn and creating a volatile situation in the country. How much longer the vanilla price surge will last is still up in the air. Suppliers like Cook’s Vanilla are being very cautious in their buying practices and are hesitant to stockpile too much product. During the price crash in the early 2000s, the price dropped from $650 to $20 per kilo in one week with devastating results for some companies. “Nobody wants to be holding the beans when price drops,” Lochhead said. – Reach Wayne Schutsky at 480-898-6533 or wschutsky@timespublications.com.

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Girl’s brain surgery moves Ahwatukee into action BY COTY DOLORES MIRANDA AFN Contributor

n May 22, Madison ‘Madi’ Caballero went from a day of fifth-grade end-of-school festivities at Kyrene Monte Vista and cheer practice in Tempe to the hospital after a seizure left her needing emergency brain surgery. It is not a day she and her family will ever forget even as they forge ahead awaiting a July MRI – and another surgery. “When we got to the hospital, she never woke up,” recalled her mother Andrea Caballero, shaking her head. “Doctors ordered a brain CT scan and found blood on her brain. They immediately intubated her and told us she needed brain surgery to relieve the pressure and drain the blood.” The explanation for why the active 11-year-old girl was so suddenly struck down was a brain AVM, or arteriovenous malformation, a malformed cluster of blood vessels. That cluster ruptured, causing a brain bleed.

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Zzeeks Pizza and Wings in Ahwatukee and Ahwatukee411 recently raised more than $1,300 in a fundraising baked goods and pizza sale. Standing around the oversize check are, from left: Amy Marie Jamieson, Linda Torres, Sheri Arendse Rothenback, Diana Lopez, Mark and Jody Pectol, Madi Caballero, Andrea Caballero, Boston Pectol, Jose Caballero, Jaiden Caballero and Charley Caballero.

The malady is rare and typically not discovered until a rupture or when other symptoms reveal it.

Her mother said she’d experienced no prior symptoms. Despite doctors’ warnings that Madi

might not walk, talk or even retain memories following the surgery, the youngster who was involved in Girl Scouts, cheer team, dance and running, bounced back far more quickly than anticipated, leaving the hospital after 11 days. She is currently back at home with her brother Jaiden, 14, sister Charley, 6, and parents Jose and Andrea. “We were told she might be hospitalized anywhere from weeks to months, but she just progressed so quickly we were able to bring her home. It was pretty amazing, and we’re so grateful for all the prayers, thoughts, and love given us by the community. Its almost overwhelming.” The outpouring of aid started almost immediately. A GoFundMe campaign was started by Ahwatukee Realtor Karen Meinerz with a goal of $5,000. That was doubled to $10,000 after the original target was fulfilled within days. It continues to grow but has not reached the new goal. “It was the right thing to do,” said Meinerz, who is a Girl Scout leader See

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Ahwatukee book clubs offer chats at breakfast or happy hour AFN News Staff

hy read a book and discuss it only at happy hour when you can read a second every month and get together for a breakfast discussion as well? For book-loving women who have the time to do both in Ahwatukee, there are now two similar organizations to accommodate them. The Ahwatukee-based Happy Hour Book Club recently gave birth to the Happy Morning Book Club. Both informal groups offer the same benefits, said Donna Bates, a facilitator for both clubs who moved to Ahwatukee with her husband from Oregon in 2009 after her son Chris and his family moved to the community. “Christ came

for a job change and we came for the grandchildren,” she said. The Happy Hour club began eight years ago, though only one original member remains among the approximate 14 who gather at various bars and restaurants in Ahwatukee, Tempe and Chandler that offer happy hour specials. “Basically, each of our members chooses a month and it is her responsibility to choose the book we all read, select the location where we will meet and lead the discussion of the book,” Bates explained, adding that while both non-fiction and fiction can be selected, fiction is the popular choice. The group meets at 5:30 p.m. the first See

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Tuesday of the month for an hour of “meet, greet and eat,” Bates said, and “then the business of the book club begins. “Laughter is a requirement for being a member of our club,” she added. Some of the books the women have read this year include “The Lilac Girls” by Martha Hall Kelly and “Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand” by Helen Simonson. “In July we will be reading ‘Faithful’ by Alice Hoffman,” Bates added. “In August, we will read ‘The Glass Castle’ by Jeannette Walls and we will see the movie adaptation when it comes to the theaters in late August. In September, we read ‘A Gentleman in Moscow’ by Amor Towles. If members choose not to read the book of the month, they can attend the happy hour sessions regardless. “We are a very diverse group of members with differing interests in the books we read and in our political and religious persuasions. As a result, we ask members to leave those viewpoints at home so we all can focus on the ideas and literary styles of the authors we read,” she said. Bates said there is about a 40-year spread in age between the youngest and oldest members. Bates, a longtime teacher and education leader who has been politically active, knows a little about writing. In 2001, she wrote a curriculum piece, called “Voices of Injustice,” that won her accolades from the National Middle School Association. Since then, she and a writing partner have published two books on education theory. The Happy Morning Book Club just

organized this month, and the process for selecting a tome will be by consensus rather than delegating it on a rotating basis to an individual member. The club meets at Fry’s on Chandler Boulevard for “for coffee and conversation, but we too will be looking to meet in private meeting rooms around Ahwatukee and also visiting venues in the area now and then.” “This group would appeal to women who have the time to meet during the day,” Bates said, adding members are planning some field trips. Bates said she believes “there are many benefits both socially and intellectually” to belonging to either club or both. Besides meeting new people, members get to share ideas and experiences. “Some members join because they want to read different authors or be directed to places where they can communicate with others about literature and where to find good reads,” Bates said. “I think we all just want a time of fun, laughter and great conversation. A good glass of wine or a steaming cup of morning coffee, along with some good food, is top of the list as well.” Moreover, Bates said, she thinks members can learn “about the human experience as told through good, strong personal stories and experiences of our members but also as shown to us through how a talented author writes a story which allows us to peek into a world we would never experience otherwise.” “I think we offer potential lifechanging experiences to new members who choose to join our groups through the books we read, the discussions we have and the family we become through of our love of reading,” she added. Information: happyhourbookclub ahwatukee @gmail.com.

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Andrea Jamieson, left, who plays the Red Queen, rehearses a scene from "Alice in Wonderland Jr." with Emery Ito, who plays Alice. It will be presented at 7 p.m. today, June 28, at Centennial Middle School, 13808 S. 36th St., Ahwatukee.

Asked how her fledgling acting career has so far affected her life, Andrea replied, “It has given me the opportunity to make new friends and talk to people that I might not have otherwise.”

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at, learn and be charitable. That’s the spirit behind the Ahwatukee chapter of Dining for Women, a group of about 16 women from Ahwatukee, Tempe and Chandler who turn a monthly potluck dinner into a chance to examine pressing problems in the world and try to do something about them. Started in 2010 by Jean Moore and Nancy Manson, the chapter is part of a “global giving circle that funds grassroots projects working in developing countries to fight gender inequality,” according to its website. The group prides itself on its educational component, which it says helps achieve its mission of celebrating “the power of the individual to see an injustice and act to change it; to see need and act to fill it.” “The women in our group are from very diverse backgrounds, some are educators, some executives, others retired and some homemakers,” said Mary Sullivan Hake, who co-chairs the chapter with Judy Stock. “But we all have a passion for facilitating the education and fiscal opportunities for women and girls in developing countries.” Each month, the national office of Dining for Women picks a different country and sends a video of a representative from a non-governmental organization there to spotlight a problem. Then, the local chapter organizes a potluck dinner, usually built around a recipe from that country.

“Sometimes I’ll make that, but otherwise people just bring what they feel like and it always seems to work out great,” said Hake. “We spend the first hour eating and visiting with each other, and then the second hour we watch a video produced by the grantee which explains the issue, the need and their solution. “Then we discuss the problem and the program and how it address the issues and needs of the women. No money is collected at the meeting. We go home and donate online if we support that particular program, so its anonymous – several of us just have an automatic withdrawal every month,” she added. Dining for Women said that may sound small, but in 12 years it has raised $5 million. “Our members are generally not wealthy,” its website says. “Our average donation is $35 – just about the amount you might spend for a weeknight dinner out.” “Our collective-giving model is proving that small contributions, aggregated together, can make a huge difference,” it adds. “This is especially true in the most impoverished areas of the world, where some subsist on less than $1.25 a day.” Hake, who joined the group four years ago, said any woman can join. She said women will find it worthwhile “even if you can’t afford to donate and just want to learn about how other women live.” Information: marysullivanhake@gmail. com.

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with Andrea Caballero, and has Madi in her Girl Scout troop 2188. “It literally takes a village, and what I love about the Ahwatukee community is that it’s so giving and so supportive.” As a mother of daughters ages 11 and 13, Meinerz said she empathized with the family and the sudden striking down of an active youngster. Others rose to the aid of the Caballero family, organizing meal deliveries and setting up fundraisers. Tempe’s Arizona All-Stars Tumbling and Cheer, where Madi was enrolled in the FORCE competitive cheer team, held a “bow drive” for her and is planning a July open gym/open play to further raise funds, according to owner Jennifer Lannon. The team also collected get-well gifts and decorated her hospital room with the collective “cheer bows.” Madi’s dance studio, Center Pointe Dance of Ahwatukee, also has chipped in by running a “tribute to Madi” video at a recital in which she’d planned to participate. “She wanted to dance in her recital that she’d worked all year for. She wanted to be in the Daddy-Daughter Dance but couldn’t. Center Pointe Dance was amazing. They had Madi walk onstage with one of her dance classes and say a line; they also had her say a couple lines during the Daddy-Daughter Dance, and then they did the tribute video,” said her mother, still emotionally moved by the memory. The Ahwatukee Neighborhood of Girl Scout Troops, headed by Meinerz, sprung into action as well. Girl Scout Daisy Troop 3885, which is led by Caballero, organized a Meal Train to help several days a week. And there were many other acts of kindness.

Ahwatukee 411, an online community administered by Diana Lopez organized a Zzeek’s Pizza fundraiser aided by owners Mark and Jody Pectal, and concurrent bake sale run by Carrie Scales Chipman. An online auction was set up by Lopez and Amy Marie Jamieson with area businesses donating, and the bidding continuing for 24 hours. Kyrene Monte Vista teachers and classmates were frequent visitors, bearing gifts and food. “All this love and support! Madi just kept saying in disbelief, ‘Is all of this for me?’ There was an abundance and it has really touched our hearts,” said her mother.” In the meantime, the usually active Madi is having to learn how to slow down. “She’s restricted from doing anything increasing her blood pressure because we don’t want the AVM to rupture. So, no more cheer, dance or running until it’s gone. She’s going through physical and occupational therapy and is doing amazing. We’re truly blessed, as this isn’t always the outcome from AVM ruptures and traumatic brain injuries,” said Caballero, a J.P. Morgan Chase loan officer in Tempe. Her husband, Jose, works at Freedom Financial. Last week, Madison was able to attend Totus Tuus, a vacation Bible school at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Ahwatukee for middle and high school students, but her mother remained nearby to ensure nothing caused Madi to become overwhelmed or overstimulated. “She’s recovering and learning what she endured, and trying to accept these major life changes,” said her mother, looking upon her daughter, her waist-length hair cleverly combed to camouflage the shaved portion of her head. “People don’t always understand brain injuries; they look at her and think she’s

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is living with gratefulness of heart. Her mother still expresses amazement that she and her husband were present when her daughter suffered the seizure. “We were coming from Jaiden’s eighth-grade promotion ceremony at Centennial Middle School and wanted to watch the end of Madi’s cheer practice before going to dinner as a family to celebrate,” Caballero said, adding: “Usually, I’m at work and don’t get to watch. It happened right when we walked in, and we were out on the floor with her during the seizure and waited for the paramedics to arrive. Thankfully, it aligned and we are very blessed.” She said she wished she were able to thank each and every person who has helped her family through this crisis, including her own parents, who flew in from Hawaii, and her sister, Regina (Special to AFN) Madi Caballero offers her gratitude to the community. Whetzel of Ahwatukee, who helped her look after the other children. fine.” “There aren’t enough words to express Madison is scheduled for a July MRI, how much gratitude and gratefulness and then surgery and possibly radiation we feel,” said Caballero. “We truly to obliterate the AVM. appreciate all that’s being done for our Again, the family is being warned family. I’m generally a private person, of possible memory loss or other but the community has helped us so complications, but their faith is holding much, I wanted to be able to say thankthat their middle daughter will surprise you.” her physicians and once again come The online fundraising has been an through. important boon to the Caballero family, It is a path they’ve trod before with which continues to see medical bills their first-born, Jaiden, who two years mount. ago was released from follow-up scans “The hospital bill alone was $153,000 for Castleman’s Disease, a rare medical before all the doctors. Our insurance pays condition that required surgery and a percentage, so yes, it's all adding up,” chemo when she was 5 and another said Caballero who remains on unpaid surgery at age 7. leave with the mortgage company. Neither of the illnesses are hereditary. To help: gofundme.com/madisIn the interim, the family of five medical-fund

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hen people think of Girl Scouts, they often picture children selling cookies or paddling in canoes on camping trips. They might not realize girls as young as 5 who participate in the organization are actually building leadership skills including financial literacy and entrepreneurial savvy. Staci Charles, “Campaign for Girls” manager with the Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, explained the organization’s mission at the Chandler Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Leadership luncheon last week, celebrating the scouts – including the 672 who live in Ahwatukee. Charles told a crowd of about 80 people how Girl Scouts is centered around teaching girls leadership skills. The girls, while doing volunteer work in their communities, taking trips and earning badges, focus on three elements of leadership development: discover, connect and take action, she said. “We want the girls to understand

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Miller said the board comes up with two to four candidates for its charitable giving annually. Following a presentation by representatives of each charity, the membership selects a charity of the year. “We are excited to raise money this year to help Furniture Bank create a positive and comfortable environment they can call home and put the stigma of being homeless in the past,” Miller said as the club presented the Furniture Bank with $1,500. Pastor Mark Farley, Furniture Bank vice president, said he is grateful for the women’s help. “Furniture Bank a Phoenix-based nonprofit that assist the less fortunate moving into housing by providing furniture and household items,” he explained. “Many of these individuals, including children, do not have a bed or other necessities to take to their new home. We are very grateful for Foothills Women’s club helping us help others.” For information on the Foothills Women’s Club, call Miller at 602-5276789 or email essentialshelley@gmail.com. Information: FoothillsWomensClub.org; furniturebank.us.

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they will use for a lifetime. I am so proud to mention that our marketing and events interns, Allyson Wittekind, Macie Chavez, Lindsey Foley and Mackenzie Manguso were all Girl Scouts.” The new Girl Scouts-Arizona CactusPine Council’s Bob & Renee Parsons Leadership Center for Girls & Women at Camp South Mountain is a place where the Girl Scouts offers programs and focuses on leadership development for all girls. Charles said the goal is to help the girls “grow in their ability, take healthy risks, develop a strong sense of self, and grow into our community’s future leaders.” She said unfortunately leadership training for girls and women around the country “overall is scarce.” “We don’t really get as much leadership training as we should,” Charles said. “There’s so many causes out there: cancer, autism, so many important things. I don’t just pick one. At the same time, all causes are important but this is our future. I think people just don’t understand how really under funded it is and how important it is for us to talk to each other about this subject and the development of girls.

Charles, who owns a marketing and communications company, fits in well at the Women in Leadership luncheon. The purpose of the Women in Leadership program is to empower and advance women into business success through networking, mentor and education programs. Charles is (Special to AFN) no stranger to Girl Scouts can enjoy a variety of activities at the new Parsons Leadernetworking as she’s ship Center at Camp South Mountain. had more than 25 “We think about college mentors,” she years of corporate and business experience said. “The belief of Girl Scouts is really as a marketing and business development starting this out at five years old, instilling executive. She is on the Dignity Health these types of skills and skill sets in girls.” Community Grants Committee The leadership building, bonding and and serves on ICAN’s Development fun of Girl Scouts is not just for children Committee. Previously she volunteered and teens anymore. on the Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA The new Troop Pearl-Phoenix is for Board. women who meet four times a year to “I’m very excited to continue to focus on the Girl Scouts initiatives of participate in these groups. I truly enjoyed STEM (science, technology, engineering the women that were there and the whole and math), entrepreneurship, outdoors environment, everybody’s spirit that was and life skills, said Charles. in the room,” she said.

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Ahwatukee State Rep. Jill Norgaard will present “Wrap of the Capitol” at a joint meeting of the Legislative District 18 GOP Committee and Ahwatukee Republican Women. A light dinner of sandwiches and salads will be available for a $5 donation. DETAILS>> 6:30-8:30 p.m., Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. Information: arwomen@aol.com.

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Be astounded by mind reading and other feats of magic as renowned magician Richard Steele takes the stage. Free tickets are required and available at 1:30 p.m. on the day of the event. DETAILS>> 2-2:45 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. No registration required – first come, first served.

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Wednesday afternoons are for teens. This week we will have a slumber party in the afternoon. Teens should wear jammies, bring a pillow and blanket and participate in typical slumber-party activities like board and video games and crafts. DETAILS>> Free. 4:30-6:30 p.m., Ironwood Public Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. For ages 12-17. No registration required.

Thursday, July 6

Class focuses on book art

Come learn how to make “cut and fold book art,” including how to design your own patterns. This is a different method than our original “folded book art” class, so both those who took that class and people new to the craft have something to learn in this hands-on workshop. All supplies (including books) will be provided. DETAILS>>Free. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 Chandler Blvd. 18+. Register in the calendar section at phxlib.org.

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AFN, Ahwatukee Chamber seek your questions for candidates

The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce and Ahwatukee Foothills News are looking for residents’ questions to present to the two candidates for the Phoenix City Council district that includes the community. AFN and the Chamber are co-sponsoring a public candidates forum for incumbent Councilman Sal DiCiccio and challenger Kevin Patterson 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, at the Ahwatukee Activity Center, 4700 E. Warner Road. Questions should be emailed to pmaryniak@ahwatukee.com and can involve any issue involving Ahwatukee specifically or the city in general. Questions also will be taken from people who attend the forum.

Ahwatukee professor's homeless outreach downtown is Saturday Project Humanities’ year-round outreach led by an Ahwatukee professor to help the homeless in downtown Phoenix will be held 6:45-8:15 a.m. Saturday, July 1. Volunteers are welcome to meet on South 12th Avenue between

West Jefferson and West Madison streets to help homeless people pick out clothing, shoes and toiletries. Neal Lester, Foundation Professor of English at Arizona State University and the founder/director of ASU’s Project Humanities, also reminds residents they can donate bottles of water, clothing, shoes and toiletries at AZ Spine & Disc, 4530 E. Ray Road, Ahwatukee during normal business hours. Information on donating and volunteering: 480-727-7030 or projecthumanities@asu.edu.

Norgaard addressing Kiwanis of Ahwatukee, GOP meeting

State Rep. Jill Norgaard will be the guest speaker at this week’s meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Ahwatukee at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, June 29 at Biscuits Restaurant, 4623 Elliot Road, Ahwatuklee. She also is addressing a joint meeting at 6:30 p.m. today, June 28, of the Legislative District 18 GOP Committee and Ahwatukee Republican Women at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. Infor-

mation: arwomen@aol.com. The Kiwanis Club meets at Biscuits Restaurant every Thursday and welcomes the public. Information: mike. maloney2003@gmail.com.

Mountain View Lutheran collecting water for homeless

Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee, is holding a bottled-water drive throughout June to benefit the Summer Heat Respite Program at Grace Lutheran Church in downtown Phoenix, which addresses hunger, heat relief and connects the homeless to resources through Sept. 1. The drive has become an annual event at Mountain View, which seeks to provide a “simple, tangible and visible way people are able to help a basic need right in their backyard.” Last year, it collected 2,000 cases. Cases of water or cash donations can be dropped off at the church 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. weekdays or during one of the regular worship times at 5:30 p.m. Saturday or 8, 9:15 or 10:45 Sunday morning. Information: pastorsarah@

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Local lawyer Mark Breyer gets ‘Top 20’ accolade for work

Ahwatukee attorney Mark Breyer, who with his lawyer-wife Alexis Breyer founded the Husband and Wife Law Team, has been ranked among the top 20 lawyers in the country by Top Verdict. Top Verdict recognizes attorneys and law firms based on extensive research of their accomplishments inside and outside the courtroom. The Breyers have been practicing personal injury cases in Arizona for over two decades. Both have been received numerous awards.

Two more local residents earn their schools’ kudos

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and enjoy music and other fun events at Hawthorne Court. DETAILS>> 12:30-2 p.m., 13822 S. 46th Place, Ahwatukee. Free. RSVP: 480-598-1224.

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Tuesday, July 11

Writers can meet

The Parchment and Prose Writers discussion group meets the first Tuesday of every month for workshops, presentations, and discussions about all aspects of the writing process from conception to publication. This month we’re joined by special guest Rita Goldner, who will lead a presentation on writing and illustrating Children’s picture books. This month’s was rescheduled to July 11 because of the holiday. DETAILS>> Free. 6:00-7:45 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. No registration required.

Wednesday, July 12

Teens can enjoy flick

Wednesday afternoons are for teens and this week we’re showing a movie. Free soda and popcorn will be provided. DETAILS>> Free. 4:30-6:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. For ages 12-17. To find out the movie title, visit the calendar at phxlib.org. No registration required.

Get your writing critiqued

Bring five double-spaced pages of writing to read out loud to the group for feedback. Bringing four extra copies to hand out to the group is recommended for better feedback. DETAILS>> 6:00-7:45 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E Chandler Blvd. For more information, email haley. dziuk@phoenix.gov. No registration required.

Wednesday, July 19

Ice cream social set

Wednesdays are for teens at Ironwood. This week, join us for an ice cream social, Smash Brothers and crafts. DETAILS>> 4:30-6:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. For ages 12-17. No registration required.

Wednesday, July 26

Summer’s end marked

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A public forum sponsored by the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce and Ahwatukee Foothills News offers residents a chance to ask question of the two candidates for the District 6 seat on Phoenix City Council, which includes Ahwatukee. Both Councilman Sal DiCiccio and challenger Kevin Patterson will attended the moderated forum. DETAILS>> 5:30-7 p.m., Ahwatukee Events Center, 4700 Warner Road. Free.

Learn desert gardening by getting your hands dirty with the Ahwatukee Community Gardening Project. Share in the knowledge, the produce, and the smiles. All ages welcome Bring sun protection and water, tools optional. DETAILS>> 7-9 a.m. in the northwest corner of the park at 4700 E. Warner Road, Ahwatukee. Information : acgarden.org or 480-759-5338

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Chamber offers networking

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

LD 18 Dems meet monthly

Legislative District 18 Democrats gather monthly, usually the second Monday, to share news, opportunities, food and laughter. Meetings include guest speakers, legislative updates, how-to sessions and Q&A. Volunteer or just enjoy an evening with like-minded folks. DETAILS>> For times and places: ld18democrats.org/ calendar.

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Family, friends and kids can enjoy live music and a food truck rodeo. DETAILS>> 6-8 p.m., 13822 S. 46th Place, Ahwatukee. Free admission. RSVP: 480-598-1224.

Join us at the library for this fun, handson STEM based program. Kids will create a different project each week including: Circuit Bugs with LEDs, straw rocket ships, binary code keychains, wobblebots, turtle weavings and robotic hand building. DETAILS>> Free. 4-5 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 6-11. No registration required. Does not meet Tuesday, July 4.

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Kyrene School District’s Kinder and Pre-K Roundup will give parents a chance to register their child for kindergarten or pre-kindergarten classes and get their questions answered by school principals and staffers. To register, parents need the child’s birth certificate, immunization records and proof of resident. DETAILS>> 6 p.m. Kyrene District Offices, 8700 S. Kyrene Road, Tempe. Childcare will be provided.

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The Maricopa County Reads Online Summer Reading Program will continue through Aug. 1. Adults, teens, children, and babies can log onto maricopacountyreads.org to record their reading and earn points toward a voucher for a free book and other prizes. Just read 20 minutes a day, every day. DETAILS>>Registration is online. Come to Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd., Chandler, to pick up the schedule. Attend programs and earn points toward a free book. All ages. Free.

SUNDAYS

‘TinkerTime’ open for kids

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

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

Toastmasters sharpen skills

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

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Watercolor classes that teach both bold and beautiful as well as soft and subtle approaches to the art are available twice a week for beginners and intermediate students who are at least 15 years old. Step-by-step instruction and personal help are provided. DETAILS>> 2:30-5 Wednesdays and 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays at Hobby Lobby, 46th Street and Ray Road, Ahwatukee. Cost: $25 per class, $80 for four classes. Registration required: jlokits@yahoo.com or 480471-8505.

Montessori holds open house

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

Grief support is free

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

Foothills Women meet

An informal, relaxed social organization of about 90 women living in the Ahwatukee Foothills/Club West area. A way to escape once a month to have fun and meet with other ladies in the area. Guest speaker or entertainment featured. DETAILS>> 7 p.m. second Wednesday of the month, Foothills Golf Club, 2201 E. Clubhouse Drive. Contact jstowe2@cox.net or FoothillsWomensClub.org.

Parents can ‘drop in’

Parents are invited to join a drop-in group to ask questions, share ideas or just listen to what’s going on with today’s teenagers. DETAILS>> 5:30-7 p.m. second Wednesday of each month. Maricopa Cooperative Extension, 4341 E. Broadway Road, Phoenix. Free. RSVP at 602-8278200, ext. 348, or rcarter@cals.arizona.edu.

‘Dems and Donuts’ set

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

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‘Interdependence Day’ is a celebration that would befit Ahwatukee BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

o those residents who are lamenting the failure of Tim Matykiewicz’s valiant effort to bring fireworks to Ahwatukee, consider this. You can still drive next Tuesday to other places not that far away to see fireworks and celebrate Independence Day. How about adding a new celebration, though, for the community? How about celebrating Interdependence Day? Surely Ahwatukee deserves that kind of day to celebrate and pay tribute to the many individuals and organizations that make it a point of showing we need each other to thrive as well as survive. Today’s edition of AFN is loaded with testaments to that display of concern that so many Ahwatukee residents show for each other, their community and the world at large. Just go back and read, if you haven’t already, ace freelancer Coty Miranda’s story on how the community pulled together to help the parents of 10-year-old Madison Caballero, who came perilously

close to death as the result of a hidden brain malady. Some of the people who immediately rose to the occasion have long stepped up when one of their neighbors needed help. People like Mark and Jody Pectol, owners of Zzeeks Pizzeria, practically live on the front lines of neighborhood concern. About a month ago, they held a fundraiser for another little girl who is walking a tightrope between a normally active life and death: Adelyne Troutman isn’t even 2 years old and she has undergone 23 blood transfusions because her red cells die within a month and she needs them replenished. As Coty’s story recounts today, Madi had no warning at all. One minute last month, the Monte Vista Elementary fifth grader is celebrating the end of the school year and going to cheer practice, the next she’s undergoing emergency brain surgery and her parents are telling her she might lose several bodily and mental functions for an underminable length of time. Not only did the Pectols jump in to help, but so did a boatload of other people, such as Diana Lopez, an administrator of Ahwatukee411 on Facebook. She organized an online auction to help raise

money for Madi’s family to pay their mounting medical bills. Lopez also is another community cheerleader who has molded part of the Facebook site to make people aware of others in Ahwatukee who need a hand. Then there are groups like the Foothills Women’s Club and the Ahwatukee chapter of Dining for Women, whose activities also are recounted in today’s Community section. The Foothills Women started as a social club, but even before fully developing a regular charitable component, members were bringing in toiletries and other items for donation to a shelter for abused women. Members weren’t content to just bask in the friendship of other women sharing their comfortable life; they wanted to help women for whom such a life was something they could only dream of. Dining for Women takes a different tack, looking abroad to foreign countries where their sisters can’t readily find a shelter, countries where the average daily wage is a buck and a quarter. So, club members gather to learn about their plight, then give money online. This newspaper has made it a mission to tell stories about people like the Pectols

and groups like Foothills Women. It has told stories of others as well, ranging from the Kiwanis Club of Ahwatukee and the volunteers at the YMCA’s Outreach Program for Ahwatukee Seniors to individuals like Kim Tarnopolski of 100+ Women Who Care of the East Valley and Realtor Jim Hunt of the Ahwatukee Chamber of Commerce and YMCA board. In naming a few, I know I am overlooking many who have championed interdependence and in doing so, turn a place to live into a community and lighten the load of others they likely will never meet. But I don't have space to name everyone right now. We have recounted the stories of men and women who risked their lives to protect the country, people like Ryan Schmoll, who recently received a Pat Tillman Foundation scholarship for his service in the Middle East as well as his aspirations in the field of medicine. And we will continue to tell those stories because Ahwatukee is a lot more than a place that used to have its own fireworks show to mark Independence Day. It is a community where many of its residents deserve a celebration of their commitment to interdependence.

Sure it’s hot in Arizona, but in Florida, it’s nasty wet hot BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ AFN Columnist

EY WEST, FLORIDA – Economists like to chatter in eggheaded ways about something they call “the misery index,” which combines the unemployment rate and inflation to rank how Joe Bagodonuts is doing wallet-wise. Me, I prefer to measure misery in terms of weather – as in, exactly what constitutes the most miserable weather conditions known to man? Hint: It is not a dry heat, people. Sure, all week the Valley felt like camping inside the 900-degree oven at your nearest Capitol Grille. Record desert heat does rank high on the misery index – like somewhere between listening to an entire

Justin Bieber song and eating a bad clam – but it still isn’t the worst possible state to support human life as we know it. That miserable title belongs to the fetid, muggy hell that is Florida. Why? Because humidity, that’s why. The word “humidity” actually derives from the French term “humide,” which, loosely translated, means “yoo meaned people actually live in the middle of dis?” And the answer ought to be a resounding “No!,” at least where I am concerned, except that back in the late 1970s my dear mom and dad decided that life in a swamp would be preferable to living in the concrete environs of Queens. Since they have never left south Florida, a Father’s Day trip home means a solid week of humidity and a tsunami of sweat. You never realize how much you miss the fourth-degree burns caused by black

leather car seats on a 117-degree afternoon until you venture outside to fetch dad’s Miami Herald when it’s 86 degrees accompanied by 90 percent humidity. Apparently, many Earth species besides Homo sapiens thrive in humidity, at least judging by the size of Florida’s iguanas, cockroaches and mosquitos. Besides, it was time for a boys’ trip down to the Keys, where a group of my best buddies gather annually to argue about Florida State football in conditions reminiscent of a sweat lodge. The Germans have a concept known as schadenfreude – taking joy in the misfortune of others – that perfectly explains my sudden obsession with the Phoenix heat. Except, alas, I kept finding reasons to go outside into the oppressive Florida afternoon, not unlike the Democrats recounting the electoral votes

from back in November and hoping for a different result this time. Florida is still Hell – except that Hell probably has better drivers. The moral here? Sure, Arizona broke all sorts of weather records over the past few days. Epic heat can be dangerous, and it has the capacity to make you very miserable. But I will take roasting on a 122-degree afternoon any time versus needing to be wrung out like a dishrag after enduring an hour of Florida weather that feels like the steam room at LA Fitness. Just remember, friends, as annoying as it is to hear someone say, “But it’s a dry heat,” no human being ever has announced with a glorious grin and a song in his heart, “Hey, at least it’s a wet heat!” – David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.

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Ahwatukee businesswoman makes fun her job

BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

andace Rice not only likes fun, but she makes it her business. In January, the 11-year Ahwatukee resident bought and now runs Adventures 2000, a club that gives dues-paying singles and couples a chance to meet people through more than 30 events and activities a month, from outdoor activities and trips to bowling and wine-tasting. The business suits a passion for the South Dakota mother of a teenage boy and girl: “I love planning events and parties and meeting new people.” Rice’s business background contrasts sharply with her have-fun, meet-people enterprise. She has been a director of marketing and vice president of credit for a finance company and a bank VP. That background served her well in doing the due diligence necessary to buy the club, which started over 17 years ago as a singles club.

owners realized.” At the same time, she added, a business “is something I wanted to feel. Plus, I loved the idea of having my job be a hike or a float down a river or trying a new trendy restaurant. I wanted my kids to see all the living there is to do (Special to AFN) in our lives.” Candace Rice, second row, poses with some members of the Adventures Rice was no 2000 club she has owned since January. stranger to the club, “I have had an eclectic career that gave either. She was a member when she was me many tools to make the decision to single. buy the company,” she explained, adding “I had stayed in touch with the owner that “assessing the risk from my banking via Facebook over the years and the days and seeing the potential though my opportunity to buy came about through marketing days” were major assets. conversations she and I had,” she recalled. “I worked for a finance company for “She had married, had babies and had years and the owners’ love for small moved away. It was time for her to focus businesses wasn’t lost on me,” she on her family.” said. “I have always loved the passion Most of Rice’s time with the club is spent and challenges that I felt small business planning events for members, whose dues

work out to $1 a day for singles and about $1.35 per day for couples. The cost of participating in events is extra, though she tries to secure discounts for large groups. “Planning often includes reading and researching fun unique things to do, working with other businesses to hopefully negotiate group rates for the events or just something unique that is specifically for the club and then pulling all the details together to update our website and members-only software,” she said. “My other time is spent on general social media marketing, member maintenance, sales and then I often attend events. It’s definitely more work than I anticipated but the great thing is I am loving it. It doesn’t feel like work.” Running the actual events are 10 activities coordinators, who she said “are not considered employees.” “They are my saving grace when it comes to running the events,” Rice said. “The activity coordinators pick events each month they want to run and they go and See

Sisters mark Dream Dinners’ decade in Ahwatukee BY COTY DOLORES MIRANDA AFN Contributor

ream Dinners, a make-and-take meal preparation storefront in Ahwatukee, is not only a business for sisters Laura Prefling and Sara GilBride. It’s a passion. And it’s remained so for 10 years, lasting through several changes in their personal lives. Dream Dinners, located at Ray Road and 38th Street, this month marks its 10 year under the siblings’ leadership. They bought the 3-year-old business in 2007 after GilBride saw an article in Southwest Airlines' in-flight magazine. “I was in San Diego working as a consultant in program and contract management, and flying to Phoenix to visit my family when I read the article about a new meal-prep concept called Dream Dinners. I knew we needed to do this and took the article to my

family,” GilBride recalled. She said after “some convincing and finding the money,” she moved to Phoenix, where she and Prefling were born, to open their first location in North Phoenix, followed by Ahwatukee, and their third in Scottsdale. Though the sisters are the owners, other family members help when needed, They include their mother, Patty Willis, older sister Stacy Pangilinan (who’d experienced Dream Dinners previously), and GilBride’s husband, Mark, and Prefling’s husband, Mike. Their enthusiasm for Dream Dinners is as bubbly as if they’d opened last week. A visit to suite 28 in Mountain Park Pavilion Shopping Center provides even more enthusiasm as area women and men prepare and package their meals – often a month’s worth in approximately 90 minutes – a feat made easier as all the pre-prepping and chopping is done by staff in advance, with cleanup afterward.

Healthy and convenient, the meals are aimed at busy working parents and career-focused single people. “When I first read the article, I was single and thrilled to think about having an actual homemade meal for myself, and then leftovers to take to work,” said GilBride, who is now married with a teenage stepdaughter. “I wasn’t about to do all the shopping and cooking to have a homemade meal for just me, so I knew that if it could help me, it would be life changing for busy families,” she added. That was a truism for Laura Prefling who has three children, ages 1, 2 and 8. As a full-time working mother raising healthy and active kids, providing nourishing and tasty meals is important, said Prefling. It also makes her businesses’ mission, “To grow great kids,” her mantra, too. See

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Laura Prefling, left, and her sister, Sara GilBride, prepare meals for their business, Dream Dinners.

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“I want people to know we’re all about bringing families together around the dinner table,” said Prefling, who often apologizes for her enthusiasm when speaking of Dream Dinners. “That’s the reason we got started, and I cherish that. We grew up having family dinner, and I want parents to know the incredible impact family dinnertime has on kids,” she enthused. She cited studies that have proven “over and over again” how family dinners at least three times weekly can improve grades and behavior in school, and make children “less likely to try drugs or be sexually active at a young age.” “If there was a pill that parents could give to their children that would get these kinds of results, everyone would want it. And guess what? We all have the power to give this to our kiddos. It’s waiting for us at the table.” And it benefits parents, too. Karen Camblin, a senior loan officer with Guild Mortgage Company, is a Dream Dinners believer. With two daughters, Samantha, 17, and Grace, 15, active in club sports, the Ahwatukee wife and mother finds the

meals a benefit to families on the run, a healthy alternative to fast food – and one the whole family enjoys. “When I first brought Dream Dinners home, my husband, Dave, thought the portions looked too small,” she said. “However they’re perfect. “We love that any of us can make the meals easily, and they’re dinners I’d never have thought of making,” she added. “We do the six-meal servings so there’s lunch the next day for Dave and I.” Dream Dinners offers the option of three-meal servings or six, with customers able to select the date and time they wish to prepare their meals in the spacious, immaculate kitchen. Menus change monthly, with dishes such as maple-glazed salmon, campfire grilled pork chops, Firecracker Bay Sliders and Luscious Lemon Bars. The Camblin family favorites include pub chicken with mashed potatoes and cattleman’s pie. DreamDinners.com provides recipe tweaking, cooking tips, and nutritional value of meals. Its Kids in the Kitchen section gives ideas on including children in meal preparation. Information: 3820 E. Ray Road, Ahwatukee. 480-704-5312, dreamdinners.com

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meet everyone and ‘run’ the event.” With about 150 members currently, Rice is working on a “brand refresh” so she can reach out to some 8,000 past members in the database she acquired when she bought the club. The job isn’t all fun and games, particularly the challenge of “finding a balance for all of the members.” “At this time, I keep an event on the calendar almost every day of the month, but because I have such a range of members, I find some events don’t appeal to all and I often have to guarantee a certain number of attendees with some events to get discounts. “Once in a while I have missed,” she continued. “An event that I thought would be really interesting doesn’t turn out well, but that has only happened a few times since I took over.” All in all, Rice said, “I’m pretty happy with those results. As the club grows I will be able to have double events in different areas of the Valley.” Rice also isn’t shy about trying out some newer activities with her customers. “Goat yoga and a cigar bar were a little different for me,” she said. “I have been able to try different restaurants and I am

going on my first cruise this summer and Costa Rica next year. “ “I, like many people, find myself doing the same thing over and over, so when I do go to these events, it is such a great feeling. It gives me energy and interest to try more,” she said. But her favorite part of the business is that “I have made incredible new friends already.” “I basically came in as a new member when I bought it,” she said. “I didn’t know anyone and I think that was good because I feel like I really had a chance to experience what a new member might experience and I have to say, everyone is so welcoming. “I think because they know each other so well, it’s super-easy for them to pull you right in and make you feel like you are a part of this really cool friendship.” She also is looking forward to some of the things she already has put on the calendar. “I am pretty excited about a cooking class coming up. “Since I moved from South Dakota with what feels like 100 years ago, I have not snow skied. I know the club has gone up to Flagstaff for weekend getaways and enjoy skiing. I think we will see that on the calendar this winter.” Information: adventures2000.com

Annual 4th of July Children’s Parade at Mountain Park Ranch The community of Mountain Park Ranch is again sponsoring a Children’s Fourth of July Parade. The Parade date is set for Tuesday, July 4, 2017. All families are invited to join in. Come celebrate with Mountain Park Ranch family and friends. We will be celebrating this historic day with a Parade and some fun and games for the entire community. The Parade begins at 8am at the Foothills Baptist Church on Thunderhill Road and will follow Thunderhill east to the Park near Ray Road. The Phoenix Fire Department will be on hand to lead the kids down Thunderhill. Time will be approaching to start decorating your bikes, trikes, wagons, scooters and electric kiddy cars with red, white and blue streamers and ribbons. Making a small float could be a great neighborhood project to keep the kids busy. A family celebration will follow the Parade, at Thunderhill Park, and end around 10:30 a.m. The celebration will include a DJ, a superslide and other family activities. There will be sno-cones, hot dogs and drinks for the entire family. Best of all, there will be awards and prizes for best decorations and spirit. Bring your cameras!

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Report: Rents outstripping Arizona workers’ hourly pay BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

t may be no surprise to Arizona renters, but a new report shows that an affordable apartment – one within their means – requires more than what they typically earn in a 40hour week. New data from the National Low Income Housing Coalition shows it takes 1.1 full-time jobs at the state’s estimated hourly mean renter wages to be able to afford a two-bedroom unit. The coalition presumes that “afford” means giving no more than 30 percent of income to the landlord. Statewide, rents are running $913 a month on average. But with the nearly 900,000 renters making just $16.02 an hour, an affordable rent would be just $833 a month. Put another way, the typical Arizona renter would need to be earning $17.56 an hour to keep housing costs below 30 percent of gross income. In Maricopa County, rents are running an average $944 per month –

which workers earning $18.15 an hour could afford. But the county’s average worker earns $17.08 an hour – enough to pay $888 a month. The data, however, shows that Arizonans in many communities are spending more than that 30 percent figure. Most notably, the coalition figures average rent in Coconino County, dominated by Flagstaff, at $1,037 a month. It turns out, however, that the more than 18,700 renter households in the area have an estimated hourly wage of $12.43. That puts their “affordability’’ at $646 a month. Put another way, the only way someone could rent there – and keep it within that standard of 30 percent of income – is to have 1.6 jobs at the median wage, presumably meaning someone else contributing to the bill. Where’s the most affordable place for renters? Greenlee County. Part of it is that rents there are relatively cheap by Arizona standards: $681 a month versus $913 statewide

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and $731 for non-metropolitan areas. But the real difference is the area income. The coalition figures the 1,726 renters in the area have a mean income of $41.53, courtesy of the mining jobs there. Put another way, residents could actually pay up to $2,160 a month for a two-bedroom apartment before hitting that 30 percent touchstone for what is considered affordable. What that also means is that the renters there have lots of disposable income for other things. Apache County, which also has an average rent of $681 a month, also is an affordable place to live, with incomes there just north of $20 an hour. By comparison, the more than 42 million of renters nationally have mean wages of $16.38 a month. That puts affordable housing at $852 monthly. But average rents run $1,103 a month, meaning it takes the wages of 1.3 full-time workers to keep rents within that 30 percent affordability figure. The worst place for renters?

On a state-by-state basis, Hawaii rents run $1,830 a month. That means to keep rents affordable, someone would need to be earning $35.20 an hour; the actual typical salary for a renter is just $15.64. For metro areas, the biggest gap is in and around San Francisco, where the average renter makes $35.40 an hour but it takes an hourly income of $58.04 to keep the cost below that 30 percent threshold. Part of the problem, according to the coalition, is that income has not kept pace with rental costs. The report says that between 2007 and 2015, the mean gross rent increased by 6 percent after adjusting for inflation; the mean income for renter households rose by just 1 percent. And that demand, the report says, is likely to continue. One bit of good news nationally has been an increase in new construction. But the report says that helps only if the new units are available at affordable rates.

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Plenty of ways for Ahwatukee to help the needy BY SARA FUHRMARK AFN Guest Writer

ummer has hit our community like opening the oven to a new batch of cookies. It’s enjoyable because with heat brings swimming, working on our tan and vacation. However, like being blasted with the heat, there is the price of dehydration, heatstroke and a painful sunburn. Despite the rising temperatures, it also is time to think about the new school year and the supplies children from lowincome families will need. There are many opportunities to help your community thrive by giving back. As a community, Ahwatukee has come up with plenty of fundraisers and water drives to make summer and the upcoming school year be successful for families and individuals. Let’s help keep Phoenicians hydrated and help some local businesses in the process. AmTrust Bank has partnered up with

the Phoenix Salvation Army to help those in need. AmTrust Bank, a division of the New York Community Bank, will collect cases of bottled water at all 14 branch locations. Spread the word and make sure that all who live and vacation in Arizona have the water they need. The Ahwatukee branch is located near Trader Joe’s on Chandler Boulevard. Many families need school clothing and supplies. To help children in need, the Kiwanis Club in Ahwatukee is collecting new and gently used clothing and necessities for children from infancy to 5 years old. It will be hosting a community baby shower for teen mothers in foster care at Maggie’s Place and Sophia’s House. In addition to the club’s donations, members will help the moms-to-be at Compadre High School who are trying to “beat the odds” and stay in school. We all know how important education is to our community’s children. The Kyrene School District will be starting the year off right by helping students who need everything from notebooks to colored pencils, glue sticks

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Loving God, serving others prepares you for tragedy BY DIANE MARKINS AFN Guest Writer

f you’ve lived on earth a while, you have likely already experienced at least one tragedy or significant loss. Do you sometimes wonder, “When will my next turn come?” The answer is about as clear as a high-smog day in Los Angeles. Only God knows. Life (and death) are so unpredictable. Back in the day, people joked about how unpredictable the weather was but now your phone app tells you in seconds whether it will be raining next week or if you should stay indoors because of a heat advisory. If only there was an app to clue us in on

impending personal doom. But really, would you live life differently? Here are some painful things I know people have endured… Just imagine:  You take your small child to the doctor for a sinus infection and find out she has rare cancer and likely weeks to live. She survives but only after extreme and painful treatments for years to come.  Your sweet dad sinks lower into the depths of dementia, often not knowing who you are.  Your son is about to start a dream career as a pro ball player and suddenly dies from an unknown illness.  You reach across the bed to give your spouse a morning hug and he’s cold to the touch…massive heart attack in the night.  You find out that you’ve been cheated

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Tragedy is a far cry from some of the things that cause stress and rob contentment on a daily basis. (Kids behaving badly, traffic, pressure from the boss, too little money…). Perhaps God allows true devastation in order for humans to gain back some authentic perspective? While there isn’t an app to predict your upcoming crisis, there is a book that tells us to know it is coming. John 16:33 says, “In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” You may not know when it’s your turn for tragedy, but no one escapes this world without experiencing unexpected heartache. See

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All those people who joyfully went to see Ariana Grande’s concert in Manchester didn’t imagine or give a thought to being killed, maimed or in the eye of a terrorist’s storm. The delayed point of all this downer/ disaster talk is to be reminded that:  Life is so precious and yet so fragile.  Your turn for tragedy will come, but God will get you through it.  Worrying is useless.  You can’t prevent or predict pain and loss, but you can be intentional about finding joy and choosing contentment along the way. Remind yourself every day to distinguish between routine stress (life in a first world country) and true catastrophe. You’ll be in a much better place to face the hard stuff ahead if you know and love God, serve others and value yourself. This is what Contentment Connection teaches. I pray that you are feeling the comfort of the Lord if you are in the middle of a tragedy. I pray that you are embracing contentment if it’s not your turn yet. -Ahwatukee Foothills resident Diane Markins can be reached at Diane@DianeMarkins.com. See more of her writing at DianeMarkins.com.

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SATURDAY, July 29 BACK-TO-SCHOOL DAY SET

Generation Church will hold its annual back-to-school celebration, handing out free backpacks and school supplies to children in need. Last year it handed out over 400 backpacks and this year hope to triple that amount between two campuses. Volunteers will also be offering food, games, inflatables and more. Children must be present to receive a backpack and school supplies. Items will be distributed on a firstcome, first-serve basis until supplies are exhausted. DETAILS: >> 8-10 a.m., 11832 S Warner Elliot Loop, Ahwatukee. Free. Information: help@generationaz. org or call 480-986-3149.

SUNDAYS BIBLE EXPLORED

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

HORIZON SEEKS YOUNG PEOPLE

High school and middle school students meet to worship and do life together. DETAILS: >>5 p.m. at Horizon Presbyterian Church, 1401 E. Liberty Lane. 480-460-1480 or email joel@ horizonchurch.com.

KIDS CAN LEARN JEWISH LIFE

Children can learn and experience Jewish life. Chabad Hebrew School focuses on Jewish heritage, culture and holidays.

DETAILS: >> 9:30 a.m. to noon, for children ages 5-13 at Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N. McClintock Drive, Chandler. 480-855-4333, info@ chabadcenter.com, or chabadcenter.com.

SUNDAY CELEBRATION SERVICE

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

FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH

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

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JOIN 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. Greg Battle at 480-7596200 or gbattle@moutainpark.org.

CLASS TARGETS THE GRIEVING

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

TUESDAYS GRIEFSHARE

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

FINDING HEALING FOR PAIN

HOPE, an acronym for “Help Overcome Painful Experiences,” offers support for men and women who seek God’s grace and healing. DETAILS: >> 6:30-8 p.m. Mountain Park Community Church, 2408 E. Pecos Road. mountainpark.org.

SENIORS ENJOY TUESDAYS

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

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Rawhide, East Valley plan fireworks extravaganzas BY COLLEEN SPARKS

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ith no fireworks festival in Ahwatukee this year, people can sway to the sultry sounds of Santana music, two-step to a country band and groove to R&B tunes at Rawhide Western Town and Event Center, where the diversity and freedom of America will be celebrated on Saturday, July 1. And for those who prefer their fireworks on Independence Day, East Valley skies will be sparkling with free shows. Music from a variety of bands, a huge fireworks display, as well as water slides and bounce houses will be part of the entertainment at the 5th Annual Red, White & Rawhide Fireworks Spectacular. A country band will play inside the Rawhide’s Steakhouse, while Santana tribute band Zebop featuring Tony Lindsay (one of Santana’s vocalists) and Latin group LaDezz will perform on the main stage of the old Western town-themed site. “We have a multi-cultural take that we do on it,” said Mark Grado, assistant general manager at Rawhide. “We have some country, some Latin music, old school R&B. It is America. It’s the diversity, the opportunity to celebrate in a truly family-friendly environment.” The old-school R&B tunes will be provided by radio station Mega 104.3 FM. Besides jamming to a variety of music, people celebrating the Fourth of July can also participate in various entertainment attractions. Rawhide will offer its liveaction stunt shows and rides and has added more water slides and bounce houses this year, Grado said. The Independence Day event at Rawhide is a popular attraction for people who live in Chandler but also draws folks from all over the Valley, he said. Typically, the celebration brings 4,000 to 5,000 people to Rawhide, but the Fourth of July party has attracted more than 8,000 people in the past. Vendors will be selling food and visitors can also feast on a special Red, White &

Rawhide Buffet that includes top sirloin, St. Louis ribs, a chili bar and desserts for $17.95 per person ($9.95 per child). Tickets to the Rawhide Fourth of July event cost $20 each in advance; $25 on site. A family four-pack of tickets is available for $60. Children ages 5 and younger get into the event for free. Parking costs $10. Tickets cover the cost of admission, the musical performances, live action stunt shows, fireworks and unlimited rides and attractions, but they don’t include the cost for the buffet, retail stores and outside vendors. “We’re just excited and we want to make sure everybody knows it is an opportunity to come out and see Rawhide and see some of the changes we continue to make at the event center,” Grado said. “It’s a good opportunity to … get to know your community.” Rawhide, on the Gila River Indian Community, is an 1880s Westernthemed family entertainment venue and steakhouse. For tickets to the 5th Annual Red, White & Rawhide Fireworks Spectacular and more information, visit rawhide.com. America birthday bash: Dazzling fireworks shows in the East Valley Here’s what will be happening on Independence Day in the East Valley: July 4th Fireworks Spectacular Starting at 5 p.m., join the City of Chandler as it hosts Independence night at Tumbleweed Park. Activities include laser tag, sports and video games, the Lego Trackless Train, and a cooling “car wash.” The high-energy celebration also features music by People Who Can Fly and Blaine Long. Fireworks kick off at 9 p.m. Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Road, Chandler, 480-782-2735, chandleraz.gov/4thofjuly. Free, $5 parking. Gilbert’s July 4th Celebration The Town of Gilbert hosts its July 4th celebration at Higley High School. The event and parking are free, with fireworks beginning at 8:30 p.m. There will be live

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Rawhide attracts as many as 8,000 people to its Indepndence Day celebration, set for Saturday, July 1.

music and food trucks will sell food and beverages. Additional fireworks viewing sites in the area are available at the website. Higley High School, 4068 E. Pecos Road, Gilbert. gilbertaz.gov/July4th, 6 p.m., free. Arizona Celebration of Freedom Dubbed the “‘coolest’ Independence Day festival in Arizona,” the huge Celebration of Freedom in Mesa, 6-10 p.m., includes live music, patriotic displays, a naturalization ceremony, Revolutionary War reenactments, Freedom Express trackless train, family fun and, of course, fireworks. Mesa Amphitheatre and Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center Street, and along Center Street, between Second Street and University Drive. azcelebrationoffreedom.org. Tempe Town Lake Festival Tempe presents from 5 p.m. on the “best fireworks show,” which will be set to patriotic, pop and country music. The evening includes performances by Lane Change, Kianna Martinez and Levi Rebel. Other activities include the kids’ ID tent,

family fun fest with a free inflatable village and a food court. Visit any Fry’s store for tickets. Tempe Town Lake, 80 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 480-350-5189. tempe4th.com, 5 p.m. For information on shows around the Valley: phoenix.org/fireworks.

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Roger Clyne acknowledges nerves about forthcoming CD release party BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI CetOut Contributor

oger Clyne’s concerts should be easy for him with 20 years of music under the Tempe performer’s belt. But he admits that, with shows like the June 30 CD release party for “Native Heart” coming up, there’s a “touch of healthy anxiety.” “We want to make sure we know these songs on our home turf,” said the frontman of Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers. “We want to give the best presentation of the music and knock it out of the park.” “Native Heart,” due out Friday, June 30, as well, is available for preorder with instant access to the single “Flowerin’.” The 10-track project was produced by Grammy winner Steve Berlin and mixed by Michael Brauer at Electric Lady Studios in New York City. As usual with Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers’ music, there is a buzz around “Native Heart.” “I have already seen people out there wearing preorder T-shirts,” said Clyne, calling in the midst of a U.S. tour. “We saw some last night in Atlanta. There are people singing ‘Flowerin’’ and ‘Every Kind of Lucky.’ Fans

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the course of empire for a nation and an individual human heart,” he said. “For ‘Native Heart,’ I was approaching my 10th studio record, which is a watermark for any artist, 20-years-plus in the business. I wanted the music to flow more spontaneously and explore what I would say without a statement of intent. ‘Native Heart’ is what came about. It’s a summation. It’s a compilation of free expression without following a path.” “Native Heart” was a labor of love because of this. “I love, love, love songwriting, but the more I do it, the more I realize I have a habit and I fall into certain routines,” Clyne explained. “I wanted to challenge those in ‘Native Heart,’ and that became difficult. I wanted, one, to see what was becoming rote in my writing, and break it in a way that was uncomfortable and challenging. “Two, I wanted good quality. I didn’t want to throw something out there because it was different. I wanted it to be informative to the piece of work, to the song and to the album. It was tough. It was one of the tougher writing sequences I’ve been involved in.” Clyne admitted to being a perfectionist,

something that’s clear when he describes his music. “I create a lot of things, a lot of music and I don’t use most of it,” he said. “At the same time, I never throw anything away. I work on my music quickly and spontaneously. I scrutinize my songs. I don’t want to put too much glaze on the songs, though.” One commonality among his music is his love of Arizona and Mexico. He recently returned from Circus Mexicus, his annual four-day music festival in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico. “I’m really fortunate to have been born in Arizona and have this confluence of cultures here, and the best Mexican food outside of Mexico,” he said with a laugh. “The whole Southwest region is home to giants and legends and sweeping, amazing, mythological-sized landscapes that I get to use as the backdrop for my songs, my life and the Peacemakers’ music.”

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New play traces the impact of Arizona’s SB 1070 BY KENNETH LAFAVE

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ow many ways can you tell a story? James Garcia has been telling the same story for 30 years in at least four different ways: as a journalist, as a media representative, as a teacher, and most recently and compellingly, as a playwright. To be sure, it’s a big story, involving a whole people, a sprawling geographic area and a span of history, with countless variations in the telling. “I’ve had this as the background of my career my entire life,” said Garcia, whose play, 1070, will be produced at the Herberger Theater Center’s Stage West from Friday, July 7, to Sunday, July 9. The story Garcia has been telling is that of Hispanic immigration and struggle in the face of antagonizing political opposition. “I’ve done a swarm of work related to that. I covered immigration stories since starting out as a reporter in Laredo, Texas, in the 1980s,” Garcia said.

For newspapers in San Antonio and Austin, Garcia continued to examine the implications of immigration laws and to relate the stories of people affected by them. After moving to Phoenix in 1999, he made that area his specialty in a range of high-profile media positions, including feature reporter for KJZZ-FM. He also worked as a spokesman for nonprofits (he is today the director of communications and strategic public policy for the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce), and taught Latino politics at ASU. But along the way, Garcia also discovered the power of theater, and knew that it was yet another venue for making people aware of this pervasive issue. His early efforts were “not very good,” by his own admission. As with anything else, Garcia needed to learn the specifics of the craft of playwriting. Once he did, though, he dove in feetfirst, founding his own company, New See

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in Arizona history and a monumental event regarding conversation about immigration throughout the country,” Garcia said. As a journalist and as a media spokesman for the Hispanic community, Garcia addressed 1070, but the power of the theater to go beyond facts and dig at root truths beckoned. He waited, and his timing paid off. “I saw that the National Council of La Raza was returning to Phoenix for its 2017 convention and I knew the timing was right,” he said. That’s the same group that led the boycott in 2010. “They were actually founded in Phoenix 49 years ago. Their return to Phoenix has all kinds of symbolism to it. They led the boycott, but they have been very vocal recently that things have actually improved enough that they can spend their dollars here.” Garcia decided to produce 1070 in a small theater throughout June, and then take it to the much larger (and more expensive) Herberger Theater Stage West for a weekend in July—exactly when the La Raza convention will be taking place, just a few yards away. Garcia is hoping that many of the 4,000 convention attendees will want to see a dramatic production addressing the very thing the council has fought so hard to change.

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utside of the beloved musical “The Music Man,” Broadway shows and marching bands don’t seem to intersect that often. The upcoming Drums Across the Desert drum corps show offers a rare opportunity for fans of both forms of music to enjoy themselves. Elite marching bands from around the country will present a range of “Broadwaystyle performances full of exciting music, dynamic movement and eye-catching color,” according to a release. Groups can field upwards of 150 musicians and dancers in stunning displays of precision choreography. Representing Arizona will be The Arizona Academy of the Performing Arts out of Tempe. It supports both The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps – the only drum and bugle corps in Arizona – and Phenom SoundSport Ensemble. Started in 2001, The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps provides drum and bugle corps experience to performers ages 16 to 21. In addition to being the official drum and bugle corps of the city of Tempe, it’s also one of the top groups in the country.

The ensemble won Division II of the Drum Corps International World Championships in 2006. Last year, it placed 11th in the DCI World Class Finals (formerly Division I). This year, the corps’ 150 members will travel 12,000 miles and compete in 28 events around the country, ending at the 2017 DCI World Championships. Phenom SoundSport Ensemble, whose performance will kick off the event, started in 2013 to provide a less time-intensive, more affordable summer marching band for local high school and college performers. The show will offer stirring family entertainment, said event chair Mike Ripley, noting, “Everyone will be thrilled and inspired by the high level of performance they see from these young people.”

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Cool things down with this smooth treat BY JAN D’ATRI AFN Contributor

could live on smoothies this time of year. Recently, I tried a new twist on some old blender favorites and they’re delicious. I added instant pudding – just a tablespoon or two – to the fruit, yogurt, liquid and ice cubes. Wow! It makes the drink so smooth, rich creamy.I got the idea by stumbling across Jell-O’s new packets of natural instant puddings – vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and banana. The mixed-berry gelatin packet was fantastic,

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large ripe banana 1 container (10 oz.) vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons banana instant pudding (or vanilla pudding) 1 tablespoon honey if needed for more sweetness 1 cup of ice cubes or fruit cubes (I used banana smoothie cubes) Directions: Blend for at least 2 minutes to get the pudding thick, and enjoy.

Chocolate Smoothie Shake 1/2 cup ice cream 1/2 cup milk 3 tablespoons instant chocolate pudding 1/4 ripe avocado, optional (it makes it so creamy and delicious!) 1-2 cups of ice cubes

a blend of fresh seasonal fruits like raspberries, blackberries and blueberries. Here’s another idea that takes my smoothies to a whole new level. Instead of using ice cubes, I add pieces of fruit or berries to ice cube trays, add water and freeze. Even better, I made several different flavored smoothies, poured them into ice cube trays, and the next time I had a smoothie, I had refreshing fruit cube trays to toss in for added flavor. Give it a try. There are lots of variations you can make. Here were the four I really enjoyed. Directions: Blend for at least 2 minutes to get the pudding thick, and enjoy.

Strawberry Smoothie

2-3 cups fresh strawberries 1/2 container (10 oz.) vanilla or strawberry yogurt 1/2 cup milk 1 tablespoon of honey if needed for more sweetness 2 tablespoons strawberry or vanilla pudding 1 cup of ice cubes or fruit cubes (I used strawberry smoothie cubes) Directions: Blend for at least 2 minutes to get the pudding thick, and enjoy.

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2-3 cups mixes berries; strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries 1/2 container (10 oz.) vanilla, berry or any fruit yogurt 1/2 cup milk 1 tablespoon of honey if needed for more sweetness 2 tablespoons Jell-O mixed berry gelatin 1 cup of ice cubes or fruit cubes (I used fresh fruit cubes) Directions: Blend for at least 2 minutes to get the pudding thick, and enjoy.

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n Ahwatukee PONY League in only its second year of competitive play has won a state title and a ticket to the playoffs later next month. The 10-and-under players on the Ahwatukee Beast will head to California July 27-30 to play in the Western Zone tournament, starting with a team from the state of Washington and facing possible games with teams from Hawaii, Utah and California. “This could include up to six games over four days,” said Beast assistant coach Ron Ensley, who also is president of the Ahwatukee Foothills PONY Baseball Association. “Should we advance to the PONY World Series, this age group would play in Youngsville, Louisiana, over Aug. 3-6.” With head coach Cody Brassfield, Ensley and assistant coach Joe Inch at the helm, the team includes: Brooks Inch, Miles McCarthy, Clayton Brassfield, Kyle Ensley, Austin Brandon, Brody Ruane, Sammy Skinner, Seth Skinner, Sean Selzer, Reese Chamberlain, Storm

Herrera and Jamison Weick. Greg Selzer is team manager. The team of boys, all from Ahwatukee, has been together since their Pony Pinto All-Star team won the state tournament in July 2015. Brassfield calls the Beast a “semicompetitive team” because “we don’t play the volume of games that a lot of club teams play.” “We played about 30-40 games per year from about September to July to allow them to play multiple sport/ extracurricular activities,” he said, adding that the team has amassed a 3825-1 record over two years. The Beast won the Mustang Division State Pony title two weeks ago by overcoming a 10-run rule defeat in pool play, going 3-1 in pool play and outscoring its first three opponents 43-4 combined. Though the Beast lost its final poolplay game, “we still made the second seed overall out of pool play” among seven teams, Brassfield said. Then, the Beast on Father’s Day came up against the Warriors, the only team that beat it in pool play.

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Ahwatukee Beast members include, from left (kneeling), Brooks Inch, Miles McCarthy, Clayton Brassfield, Kyle Ensley; second row: Austin Brandon, Brody Ruane, Sammy Skinner, Seth Skinner, Sean Selzer, Reese Chamberlain, Storm Herrera, Jamison Weick; third row: head coach Cody Brassfield and assistant coaches Joe Inch and Ron Ensley. Not pictured: team manager Greg Selzer.

“The Ahwatukee Beast and Warriors had their offenses going, but Ahwatukee Beast eventually prevailed 13-8,” Brassfield said. “The Warriors captured the lead in the first inning, scoring two runs to put them on top, but that was

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be drafted into the major leagues since 1995. He’s not sure where his professional career will start with the Giants, but it’s something he’s been looking forward to since he was young. “I’ve been playing baseball pretty much my whole life and I’ve always known that I’ve wanted to be a professional baseball player,” Bartlett said. Schwartz was drafted in the 16th round by the Atlanta Braves, becoming the highest-picked outfielder from

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of eligibility at GCU, he had a certain number in mind when he was drafted. “Anything other than that, I would have decided to come back to school and be a part of a special year for the program,” Schwartz said. “I felt that the opportunity could not be passed up and I was ready to take the next step in my career.” Long before the pair of DV grads made it big time, they were close both on and off the field as well. Before Schwartz headed to GCU and Bartlett to the University of Richmond in Virginia, the pair had played baseball

together since they were 6 years old. Schwartz said they had always dreamed of making it to the next level together and when his name was called, he might not have had a louder cheerleader than Bartlett. “I was so pumped when I heard his name called,” Bartlett said. “It’s crazy because Garrison almost didn’t even play college baseball, and not because he didn’t want to but because scouts and coaches overlooked him. Fortunately, GCU gave him a chance to continue playing because he is and was way too good of a player to be done after high school. I couldn’t be happier to be experiencing this with him.” With both players in the National League, the Giants in the NL West

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Garrison Schwartz is looking forward to one day playing against his childhood friend Keenan Bartlett.

and the Braves in the NL East, there is a possibility you might see these two friends square off one day, Schwartz in the batter’s box and the 6-foot-1 Bartlett staring him down from the pitcher’s mound. “We talked about it and know that we might cross paths at some point in a game and it would be cool facing him and playing against him,” Schwartz said. If that day does come, Bartlett said, “That’s something I’m looking forward to. Hopefully he doesn’t get too upset when I hit him.” Through three years at the University of Richmond, Bartlett amassed 36 appearances, including 16 starts, for the Spiders and accumulated 111 innings for a 5.92 ERA.

He arguably turned in the best season of his career during his junior year, including an eight-inning, three-strikeout performance against St. Bonaventure University in May. Although he had one year of eligibility left, Bartlett never thought about going back to school, but he does have future plans for his education. “I’ve been waiting to be a professional baseball player for way too long,” Bartlett said. “I do plan on finishing my degree at some point, but I’m not sure when that will be.” Do you have a human-interest or feature story idea? Contact Sports Editor Greg Macafee at gmacafee@timespublications.com or 480-8985630. Follow Twitter @greg_macafee

Ahwatukee fitness center’s coach competing in CrossFit Games AFN News Staff

coach at an Ahwatukee fitness center is getting ready to try and cash in on thousands of dollars that await the designation of “Fittest on Earth.” Tommy Vinas, a coach at Zero Machine CrossFit, 48th Street and East Chandler Bouelvard, recently qualified for the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games in Madison, Wisconsin, in August. Vinas, 20, has been competing for a chance at the world title for four years – the same length of time he has been

a coach. He was one of four coaches from Zero Machine, opened last November by owners Zach Luke and Andrew Cifelli, to participate in the regional meet in San Antonio, but the only one who made it to the final round. “We are excited to not only be sending Tommy to the CrossFit Games this year but that he is also a coach at our Ahwatukee Foothills CrossFit gym,” coowner Luke said. “Tommy will be the youngest this See

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Fitness coach Tommy Vinas is getting ready for anything at the Reebok CrossFit Games.

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year,” he added. “He has already be picked as ‘one to watch’ and is excited to represent himself and his community.” Luke added that Vinas trains more than three hours a day, focusing on Olympic lifting, gymnastics, metabolic conditioning as well as cardio. Getting to the world competition isn’t easy. Warned in advance to be “ready for anything,” the athletes compete in workouts they only find out about hours or days beforehand. While some workouts involve standard aerobic exercises, weightlifting and gymnastics, others involve less familiar activities like softball throwing or pegboard climbing. Once Reebok got into sponsoring the games with Crossfit in 1011, the prize money got substantially larger, jumping from $25,000 in 2010 to $2.2 million last year. To get a chance at winning some of that money, participants first compete in “The Open,” a five-week, fiveworkout competition held in the winter in CrossFit affiliates and garage gyms around the world.

Workouts are released online each Thursday, and athletes have until the following Monday to submit their scores. The top athletes from each of the 17 regions qualify for the second stage of the regionals, live, three-day competitions. The top athletes from two or three regions combine, and compete for the five qualifying spots for the CrossFit Games. By the time Vinas gets to Wisconsin, the field of competitors will have been whittled down from thousands who competed in the Open to 40 men, 40 women, 40 teams, 80 teens and 240 masters. Those who qualify for the games are responsible for their expenses so Zero Machine is selling tickets for a raffle to win a $1,200 swag bag of health foods and supplements as well as personal training sessions with Vinas. Tickets are available at Zero Machine CrossFit, and the drawing the draw date is in two weeks. Information: 4647 E. Chandler Blvd. #2, Ahwatukee. 480-664-4040. Check us out and like the Ahwatukee Foothills News on Facebook and follow @AhwatukeeFN on Twitter.

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as Miles McCarthy doubled off the Warriors starter, driving in two runs and “Jamison Weick hit a rocket single off of him as well, driving in two runs. We also scored on a wild pitch.” “The Warriors scored four runs in the fifth inning to make the game tight again and keep the excitement and show that they would not go down without a fight,” Brassfield added. Sean Selzer was the Beast’s starting pitcher and earned the win while Sammy Skinner recorded the last nine

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outs to earn the save. “As a duo,” Brassfield said, “they threw a .676 strike percentage – which is amazing for two 10-year-old kids in a high-pressure game. Ahwatukee Beast collected 10 hits.” Five Beasts stole at least two bases apiece and Skinner belted a solo homer to give the team a five-run lead into the top half of the last inning. “One thing that this team has overcome was a second-place finish last year in the same state tourney,” Brassfield said, saying this year’s state win “made the experience extra special with all but one of the same returning kids.”

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Giant screen will give Sun Devil football a new dimension BY REINERT TOFT Cronkite News

atching replays used to be a struggle for students seated in the south end zone of Sun Devil Stadium. The video boards were behind them. When students return to that same section Aug. 31 for the game against New Mexico State, they will be able to watch close plays on a new 5,400-square-foot video display behind the north end zone. “It’s going to be a pretty cool viewing experience if you can see the scope of how big this board is and being in that atmosphere when it’s game time,” said Alex Flaig, project manager for technology company ANC. It will be the 10th largest college video board in the country. Its dimensions barely edge Arizona’s board that went up in 2011. The structure that holds the video board is 180 feet wide by 60 feet tall, or the equivalent of a six-story building. The video display installation is the second phase in the overall renovation of Sun Devil Stadium. Work on the east side of the stadium to create new main and

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Fans of Arizona State Football who come to football games will now enjoy the sight of a video display behind the north end zone.

upper concourses and a sideline club will be the third and final phase. “The video board had always been a major element in the reconstruction and re-envisioning of Sun Devil Stadium, so this has been on the books since Day One,” said Isaac Manning, the project representative for Sun Devil Athletics on the project. Due to Arizona’s unique environment, the brightness of the video board has been increased to 9,500 nits, a unit of

measurement for visible-light intensity. Computer monitors typically measure at 100 nits of brightness, while televisions measure at 400 nits. Compared to other outdoor video displays ANC has constructed, Sun Devil Stadium’s new one will be about 3,000 nits brighter. This board, Flaig said, required unique design elements “to help mitigate the reflective effect of the sun.” An enclosure behind the display containing 48 high-

powered AC units will also help with the intense heat. “The in-game experience is becoming more important because the at-home big screen and second-screen experiences are improving every day and fans have more options than ever before,” Sun Devil Athletics Chief Operating Officer Rocky Harris said. “Having one of the Top 10 largest video boards in collegiate athletics will set us apart.” ASU and ANC have partnered since 2009. ANC was also responsible for the two video displays on the south side of the stadium and the video display in Wells Fargo Arena. Structural changes to the north side of Sun Devil Stadium were required to accommodate its size. “If you had been out here 18 months ago … we were down to raw dirt and basically started over,” Manning said. “The structure of the video board was all part of the building spec.” The student-athlete facility has also been moved to the north side of the stadium, as well as the stadium’s iconic feature, the Tillman Tunnel. The video board display is expected to be operational by mid-July.

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PARENTS OF ADDICTED LOVED ONES 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. See our local meeting list at palgroup.org

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Range

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