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here were shocking stories of water bills that drew gasps from the audience. There were anguished pleas on behalf of fixed-income seniors and poor families forced to choose between water and rent. There were angry expressions of frustration. What there weren’t were explanations or solutions Oct. 26 as a standing-roomonly crowd of more than 120 Ahwatukee residents confronted the Phoenix Water Services Department director for three hours over the huge spikes in usage levels and bills that evaporated the following month. If anything, the mystery deepened and the shock intensified over the wave of erratic bills – many for water usage in July – that have thrown household budgets into
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True Life prepared to walk if it doesn’t get its way BY JIM WALSH AFN Staff Writer
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rue Life Companies took a calculated risk – spending $3 million to sell its vision of turning the fallow Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course into a lucrative residential redevelopment plan. Aiden Barry, True Life senior vice president, testified in Maricopa County Superior Court that he thought he could collect the signatures of 51 percent of property owners to change deed restrictions that require the property to remain a golf course if the company came up with the right concept. But while Barry’s company collected about 2,000 signatures for its controversial Ahwatukee Farms proposal – a preschool,
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urban garden and residential development – it failed to collect the 3,564 signatures required. Now, the fate of True Life’s crapshoot rides on a pending ruling by Superior Court John Hannah, who must decide whether the former course’s terrible condition and the decline in the golf market constitute a “material change’’ that would justify a modification in the deed restrictions. Even if Hannah were to rule in True Life’s favor, the company would still face a stormy Phoenix rezoning hearing on its latest plan, which combines a nine-hole par-3 course with about 275 new homes. Closing arguments are scheduled in Hannah’s north Phoenix courtroom today, Nov. 1. If nothing works out, Barry said, company executives testified that a spinoff company
created for the sole purpose of redeveloping the 101 acres, Ahwatukee Lakes Investors, could simply default on an $8.25 million payment due on June 19, 2018. The arrangement would potentially protect the parent company and others from liability and return the property to former owner Wilson Gee, whose recourse would be foreclosure proceedings. True Life paid Gee $750,000 on June 19, 2015 and had $500,000 payments due on a promissory note on the same date in 2016 and 2017, according to the testimony. But with costs soaring and no true progress being made toward selling off lots or possibly building houses itself, True Life sought and
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Bea, and then a journal page for readers to reflect on what they read.” Garrison’s love of writing is almost as old as she is. As a Kyrene Las Lomas Elementary student, she recalled, “I spent hours writing stories and filling notebook pages with my imagination. My family allowed this passion to grow from an early age, giving me space and resources to hone this craft.” Her first book, about a figure skater on her way to the Olympics, was written in sixth grade. “I didn’t know anything about figure skating or the Olympics, but I read books about it and did my own research,” she said, adding she was inspired by the competition between Michelle Kwan and Tara Lipinski. “I loved the process of creating these worlds that depended on me to come to life on page. It was fun. I took a creative writing class my senior year at Mountain Pointe with Mrs. Kadavy, and I was voted most likely to write children’s books,” Garrison said. Though she tries to write daily, “I don’t put a lot of pressure on myself. That takes all the fun out of it.” But now she has added the pressure of a business to her life, partly because “I miss the way publishing used to be.” Before starting her company, Walk Together Children, she had learned a lot about the industry just by submitting her work to various publishing houses. “So much about the publishing world has changed since then. Some of those changes are good and show progress. But some of the changes in the way publishing works these days creates roadblocks for authors who are still looking for a platform,” she said. “They have something to say, they have a story to tell, and they have nowhere to say it and no one to read it. I’m hoping to find some innovative ways to mix a little of the old with the new and create a space for people to be artists again, and for readers to be introduced to work they may not otherwise be able to access.” The name of her company comes from a spiritual that says, “Walk together
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to be addressed with children – even if it’s in a very general way – when they are in elementary school, before their identities are already set in high school. Jennifer Liewer, a spokeswoman for the Tempe Unified High School District, said a counselor at Desert Vista attended McPherson’s first mental health conference on Sept. 14 at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert, along with about 350 other parents and teachers. The counselor came away impressed by the focus on prevention and saw value in having a similar conference in Ahwatukee, she said. But mental health advocates such as McPherson and Lorie Warnock, a Mountain Pointe High School English teacher whose son committed suicide, said well-meaning gestures are not enough to stem the problem. They want to see more systemic programming aimed at preventing suicide. McPherson said she has been monitoring teen suicides for the past year, since Warnock’s son, Mitchell, 18, a Corona del Sol High student, killed himself. Another boy committed suicide a year earlier on the school’s grounds. At the first conference, the focus was on prevention, including recognizing warning signs, improving communication between parents and their teens, monitoring social media closely, getting help immediately for those in crisis and removing “lethal means” of committing suicide, such as guns and belts. “We have to get in front of this story. We don’t have any choice. We can’t afford to lose another child,” said McPherson, a former Gilbert school administrator. Natalia Chimbo-Andrade, director of education and community outreach with Community Bridges, a major East Valley behavioral services provider, said she has heard that a dozen teenagers in the region killed themselves during the past year. She said suicide statistics are sometimes hazy because of the stigma attached. A death might be classified as accidental, for instance, instead of suicide. CDC data reported by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention ranks suicide as the eighth leading cause of death in Arizona, with 1,276 people taking their own lives in 2015. Suicide is the leading cause of death for people 10 to 14 years old.
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State education board to re-examine questionable school-grading system BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services
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than 30 percent of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunches earned an A; 90 percent were rated A or B. And there were no schools earning an F. “I’m very concerned that one of the fundamental rules that we intended not to happen has happened,” she told her colleagues. She wants a special Technical Assistance Committee being formed to look at the results to take a closer look to find out why that happened. “Is there something we can tweak in our calculation that would remove this influence?” she continued. “I’m really concerned that we have too few high-poverty schools that are represented in the top areas.” And then are problems with schools that the system wasn’t designed to handle. In essence, the grading is based on one set of standards for K-8 schools and another for 9-12. Tim Carter, president of the state board, said the complaints are not a surprise. Carter said that’s part of the reason that the grades made public earlier this month were determined to be preliminary, with the potential that they can be changed. The problems with the grading system are being monitored by aides to Gov. Doug Ducey, who put $38 million into this year’s budget to be divided among high-performing schools. This year it was parceled out based on scores on the AzMERIT standardized tests. But the plan for next year is to use those grades. Gubernatorial press aide Daniel Scarpinato said his boss wants to make sure the money is going where it was designed – and that the final grading system approved by the board does that. Charter schools have their own concerns. Eileen Sigmund, president of the Arizona Charter School Association, told board members more than half of those schools didn’t get a grade, partly because of their own non-traditional grade configurations. And those that did, she said, ended up with “significantly different” scores than last year. Then there’s the question of data, specifically schools claiming one set of numbers and a different being used by the Department of Education to compute grades. “I’m not pointing fingers anyplace,” Carter said. “I don’t think that does us any good.” But he said those numbers, including things like graduation rates, are important because they can make a significant difference in the grade a school gets.
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School districts’ override voting heads to a climax Tuesday AFN News Staff
Ahwatukee voters who haven’t yet mailed in their ballots for the two public school districts’ override requests might want to hit the post office today. Although ballots must be postmarked before 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, the Maricopa County Recorder’s office as well as Kyrene and Tempe Union High School districts are recommending they be mailed no later than today. County Recorder workers have been at Pecos Community Center to take those ballots. Voters also can go to Pecos Community Center, on 48th Street just south of Frye Road, to cast votes during the following times: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today and tomorrow, Nov. 1 and Nov 2; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Kyrene has three ballot questions in the all-mail election while Tempe Union High has one. All registered voters received both ballots, a spokeswoman for the Maricopa
County Recorder’s office said. However, spokeswoman Karen Loschiavo said that only applies to this election and that voters who want to get on the permanent list for other elections must request it. Kyrene is seeking continuation of its 15 percent maintenance and operations and its 15 percent capital overrides and because both already are in place, neither will result in a property tax increase. The largest part of the maintenance and operations override pays 210 teachers’ salaries. The rest covers special programs such as music, art and physical education; instructional interventions and middle school “exploratories” such as classes in coding, foreign languages, culinary and performing arts and STEM. The capital override supports Kyrene’s technology program, maintaining the devices such as laptops, tablets, whiteboards; software licenses, school security systems, parent services such as ParentVue, crisis notification and online payment options; and school buses and maintenance vehicles.
The combined additional taxes for the two overrides amounts to $232 annually on a home valued at $238,270, the average value of a home in the district, which includes parts of Tempe, Chandler and Mesa as well as all three Ahwatukee ZIP codes. The bond question would allow Kyrene to borrow a maximum of $116 million to make capital repairs on its buildings – many of which are 30 years old. Those repairs also would allow the district to expand its preschool program, which currently has a waiting list of about 150 children, the district says. The money also can be used to buy new school buses to replace those too old to be of much use anymore. Taxes would go up by about $23 a year on a home valued at $204,000 if Tempe Union’s override is approved. The annual tax bill on a home valued at $204,000 in the district is currently $47. Tempe Union not only wants to continue a current 10 percent maintenance and operations override but to also increase that to the maximum
15 percent. That additional 5 percent has been designated exclusively for the recruitment and retention of “highly effective teachers” and staff through raises that would be incrementally increased over five years, starting with 2 percent in the first year and 1 percent annually in each of the four following years. The existing 10 percent override in Tempe Union is used, among other things, to keep class sizes small, fund electives and student support services, support preventive maintenance programs and pay for athletic and other extracurricular programs. The nonpartisan Valley Interfaith Project said it supports Kyrene’s override. “Strong public schools benefit all of us, whether we have school-aged children or not. For more than 10 years, Arizona public schools have sustained harsh budget cuts. State per-pupil funding is near the lowest in the nation,” board vice president Bob Klassen said. Go to ahwatukee.com next Tuesday night for results.
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iny meows echo through the room as volunteers in yellow smocks feed, weigh and record every kitten in the Arizona Humane Society’s Bottle Baby Intensive Care Unit. When a rescue worker showed up at the nonprofit’s Phoenix facility with a cardboard crate in her hands on a recent Friday afternoon, a spokeswoman looked over and said, “Don’t bring them more kittens. They can’t (take them).” The worker hesitantly replied, “Just one.” From the time newborn kittens arrive at the ICU until they qualify for adoption, it costs the Arizona Humane Society an average of $1,149 per kitten, spokeswoman Bretta Nelson said. “The cost for these little guys is astronomical,” Nelson said. “We don’t euthanize for space or resources, so these guys can stay as long as they want.” The ICU takes care of kittens that range in age from newborns – which require 24-hour care – to older kittens that need socialization while they gain weight in preparation for adoption. Between staffing, medical and food supplies, it costs the Arizona Humane Society nearly $200,000 to operate the ICU yearly, according to its website. The process of caring for these kittens is extensive. Workers place new kittens in a kennel outfitted with blankets, food, water and a heating source – similar to the warmth
of their mother. One by one, the workers weigh and record the kittens’ information on charts. Workers feed the kittens formula and record their weight again and then stimulate the kittens to help them relieve themselves, just as their mother would have done. They must repeat the feeding and weighing process every couple of hours. “You can always tell when they’re getting hungry again because they start to get really loud,” Nelson said. While many volunteers in the ICU work four-hour shifts, many employees, such as Simone Kalham, work 11-hour shifts. “The night shift is very busy. We are the only team at the (society) that works 24/7,” Kalham said in an email. “I am part of a dedicated team, saving the lives of kittens that otherwise would have no chance. We cannot save every kitten, but every one we do save is a positive impact.” In 2016, the ICU cared for nearly 1,700 kittens, and it has a capacity of 60 kittens at a time. “Anything over that we really can’t care for them the way we should be able to,” Nelson said. “So right now, with us being over 80, we are over capacity and can’t take any more in from the public.” The facility has more than 500 cats total. Because the kittens need so much extra care, the nonprofit started a “kit-napping” campaign to reduce the number of kittens people bring into the facility. This social campaign urges people who find litters to See
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avoid “kit-napping” them by removing the kittens from the care of their mother, even if the mother isn’t around. “The campaign helps us to not only better manage the intake of kittens, but also helps give kittens better oneon-one care from good Samaritans rather than being one of several kittens here at the shelter,” spokesman Brad Faye said in an email. “Not to mention the fact that it reminds people that the best way to ensure the survival of these kittens is to keep them with their mother.” Many of the kittens brought into the Arizona Humane Society are too young to fend for themselves – in comes the Bottle Baby ICU. “Even with the amazing facility that we have, the survival rate is not that good because they need to be with their mothers,” Nelson said. “That’s the best way for them to sur-
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vive.” If there is no sign of the mother, the Arizona Humane Society encourages “care-inplace” tactics. Caring in place requires feeding and care for the newborn kittens at home. The organization provides free kitten care kits. The kits include formula, bottles, feeding syringes and a heating source. “We have received 53 calls (this year) regarding the care kits we offer, which has led to 175 kittens/mothers being cared for outside of our shelter,” Faye said in an email. “These kits help caretakers provide for the kitten for up to eight weeks, at which point they can be brought in for spay/neuter services.” The Arizona Humane Society provides tutorials for carein-place services on its website at azhumane.org. “You can go through an online orientation, and it’s (Special to AFN) super-quick. You can do it at Sequin, a domestic medium-haired silver and black cat, was home, on a Saturday morning rescued after giving birth to kittens and is another homeless in your pajamas,” Nelson said. cat at Friends for Life.
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received amendments to the purchase agreement. Gee allowed True Life to forgo the payments in return for an interest payment, which Gee subsequently waived. “We went into this with eyes wide open,’’ Barry said. “We evaluated the risk and decided to move forward.’’ “True Life approached this knowing there was an ultimate zoning case with the City of Phoenix,’’ he said. “If we were successful in garnering the 51 percent support from the community, there would likely be good support for the rezoning case.’’ Barry was generally composed while he was questioned by Tim Barnes, an attorney for Ahwatukee residents Linda Swain and Eileen Breslin, who have been staunch opponents of the redevelopment plan. But he grew a bit testy when he thought Barnes implied that True Life failed to gain support for Ahwatukee Farms, a plan Barry said he thought would appeal to the entire community rather than just golfers. “We gained the support of 2,000 residents,’’ Barry testified. “We gained tremendous community support’’ – the most, he added, in his career for such a change. He acknowledged, however, that the company turned to a Plan B after realizing the signature drive was doomed: pursuing legal action to change the deed restrictions under the “material change’’ provision in the deed restrictions. The latest plan, featuring the par-3 course, emerged in court documents just days before the trial. But Barry and Tabor Anderson, another True Life executive, said a golf course supported by a homeowners association made up of new residents who purchase the homes always was an option. “You just defined a land option,’’ Anderson said when Barnes outlined details of the sale agreement. When Barnes questioned the need for a $200,000 political consultant, Anderson explained the realities of redeveloping an appealing infill site surrounded by homes in an upscale community. These were the same qualities that enticed True Life into the purchase. “Entitlements work is like running a political campaign. Instead of getting elected, you get approvals,’’ Anderson said. The course would feature larger-thannormal greens with two pins. Golfers could shoot for, say, the white pins during the first nine holes, then shoot for the blue pins during their next round to add
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During one of True Life’s many town halls last year, members of the public listen to Charles Wright, from Kimley-Horn, speak about the impact on traffic around the proposed Farms development.
variety. The HOA would own the golf course and members would be liable to support the course financially if a shortfall was encountered. Anderson and others testified in no uncertain terms that a new stand-alone course, supported almost entirely by greens fees, would not succeed. Anderson said the proposal would correct a problem created from the beginning of Ahwatukee’s development, where 5,200 homeowners had no responsibility for supporting the course. Swain and her expert, Buddie Johnson, who helped develop Las Sendas and Red Mountain Ranch in east Mesa, disagreed. Swain envisions an executive course
similar to Augusta Ranch in southeast Mesa. Johnson cited the property’s outstanding location and the area’s demographics as reasons a well-designed, competently operated executive course could prosper. “I have had at least five substantial and capable buyers come to me and express an interest,’’ Johnson said. “It’s a site in the midst of 5,000 homes, with 200,000 people in a five-mile radius. They have the time, they have the money, they can play it fast.’’ He said he envisioned a family, or someone with experience in the golf business who is relocating from the Midwest, buying and operating the course, making it an integral part of the community with league play and other
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The defunct Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course, closed since 2013, has become a barren eyesore for homeowners who paid premium prices to be located along its perimeter.
outings. Executive courses appeal to many of the people who make arguments against golf, citing the expense, time, money and difficulty in playing the sport, Johnson said. But Anderson and Richard Carter, an expert hired by True Life as a consultant from Troon, made Johnson’s opinion sound like a pipe dream. “No chance,’’ Anderson said bluntly when asked whether a stand-alone course could succeed on the property. Anderson, who has developed 15 courses, said courses generally serve as an amenity to attract homebuyers or the construction of hotels and resorts. “It took about one minute to decide that,’’ Anderson said, reflecting on his opinion that a stand-alone course is not viable. “You know how important it is to have those revenue sources to support the amenity upfront.’’ He said Carter’s conclusion that it would take 29 years for a builder to recoup its investment makes it impossible to find financing to replace the Ahwatukee Lakes course. Johnson and Carter made vastly divergent estimates on how much such a course would cost. Johnson concluded about $4.8 million, using some cheaper options such as a modular clubhouse rather than a permanent one. Johnson cited a $3.9 million renovation at Mountain Shadows in Paradise Valley and a $3.5 million renovation at Rolling Hills in Tempe. Neither course was as badly neglected as The Lakes. Carter testified that he estimates a threestar facility would cost about $14 million, building a more permanent clubhouse, replacing the irrigation system and building a storage facility for expensive maintenance equipment. “I’d get laughed out of the room’’ if he were to propose such a course, Anderson said. “That’s why these things are funded on the backs of developments.’’ He described True Life’s latest proposal as having a park-like buffer zone, separating existing homes from the new ones while providing a walking path. He said part of the development would have a park-like appearance while another part would feature the par-3 course. Carter said Johnson’s estimate understated the true cost because it is too general. He said Troon would not be interested in building a course on the property. “I would expect this course to be in the condition it is for a long period of time’’ because of a lack of return on investment and a low probability that it would do better under a different owner than Gee.
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Ahwatukee golf course owner details soured investments BY JIM WALSH AFN Staff Writer
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ilson Gee and his Japanese investors thought they were getting a great deal, selling the nine-hole Bixby Village course in Long Beach, Calif., and buying Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course and Ahwatukee Country Club for about the same price. It was the launch of Gee’s golf empire in Arizona. He subsequently bought The Duke in Maricopa and Club West in Ahwatukee Foothills, with the sales from developers highly motivated to sell. But Gee’s timing was less than ideal, with the initial purchase in 2006, near the pinnacle of Arizona’s golf economy. The Great Recession would quickly follow, Ahwatukee Lakes would struggle to attract players and Gee’s water costs at Club West would soar. Gee outlined the downward trajectory of his gamble during testimony last week in the trial involving the future of the nowdefunct Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course. “I apologize. If you look at the Lakes, I was a complete failure there,’’ Gee said, after testifying in Maricopa County
Superior Court in a lawsuit challenging a developer’s plans to redevelop the Lakes. “We thought it would be our best course.’’ Gee turned off the water, stripped sod from the greens and watched the course die. He sold it to Ahwatukee Lakes Investors, a spinoff of True Life Companies, after his own attempts at redevelopment attracted no interest. The challenges of changing the deed restrictions to allow residential development, and winning a rezoning case, were daunting. But Aiden Barry, True Life’s senior vice president, had thrived on solving problems that others could not, so the company bought The Lakes in June 2015 and tried in vain to sell Lakes residents on an “agrihood” that included about 270 homes, a farm and other amenities for the 101-acre site. “The golf industry was going down at the time,’’ Gee testified. “We were losing money and we were looking for options.’’ He listed the course on a golf course broker’s website and got few inquiries as the recession deepened. The problem was that longer championship courses were dropping their greens fees to attract a
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smaller number of players. Rounds dropped so sharply that Gee’s summer greens fees went down to $10$12, not even enough to pay his electricity. “Since 2007, the golf business started to go down steadily,’’ he said. “It’s just the general industry. There’s not enough people who play golf right now.’’ Maricopa County has about 300 courses and about 20-25 closed, with many of them executive courses, Gee said. Under questioning by Tim Barnes, an attorney represented by homeowners seeking to block True Life’s redevelopment plans, Gee said he would not sell the course for $1 million, saying that he had a $4 million to $5 million investment. Gee testified that he sold his Bixby Village course for $5.25 million and bought Ahwatukee Country Club and The Lakes for $5.6 million. Barnes said his research determined that The Lakes’ deed restrictions could not be changed without also modifying Ahwatukee Country Club’s deed restrictions. Gee testified that he would consent to such a change for Ahwatukee Country Club – which he also owns – but has no
plans to take advantage of it. He said his purpose is to operate golf courses. His original investor was a Japanese man who loved golf and wanted to own a course. The man died, but his three sons followed the same approach, remaining patient as the rate of return dropped from 7 percent to 4 percent or even less. He said Ahwatukee Country Club is “probably breaking even right now,’’ while the sale of Club West, which he purchased in 2009 from Suncor for a bargain price, is pending to a new owner. Gee was reluctant to speak about the Club West sale, because it is in escrow. The sale relieves Gee from a knee-buckling water bill of $700,000 a year, because only expensive potable city water is available. Barnes asked why Gee bought Club West when The Lakes had already turned into a financial burden. “They kept dropping over and over,’’ he said of Suncor’s asking price for Club West. Gee eventually paid $1.5 million, which he conceded was not a good business move in the end. “We thought there was an opportunity there. We thought it would pick up. We were wrong,’’ Gee said.
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turmoil and forced many residents to pay for plumbers to look for leaks that didn’t exist. Both Water Services Manager Kathryn Sorensen and city Councilman Sal DiCiccio promised to continue investigating the reasons for the erratic bills. But Sorensen continued to assert that so far, her department’s investigation shows no problems with city equipment after it conducted a random survey of 400 of the approximate 26,000 meters in Ahwatukee. “So far it is not pointing to a systemic problem,” she said. However, she said she would welcome an investigation by an independent third party to determine why so many customers found unusual spikes in their bills. When she said her department would have to follow standard city protocol for hiring an independent party, several citizens offered to chip in to pay for a review by someone of their choice – not
the city’s. Otherwise, resident Mark Holt explained, “there’s a bureaucracy that’s going to stand in the way of the truth.” DiCiccio offered to kick in $500 to start the ball rolling on hiring an independent review, although the idea appeared to be shelved for now. He also created a panel of five citizens at the meeting who volunteered to help his staff probe deeper. Noting that City Council members cannot simply access anyone’s water bill, he asked that residents who have been victimized by the sharp spikes to contact his office at 602-262-7491 so his staff can walk them through accessing their account and getting the information needed to further the investigation. “It could be a meter problem. It could be a software problem. We just don’t know, but we need information to begin finding out,” DiCiccio said. But the anger, frustration and even suspicion failed to dissipate despite Sorensen’s assurances that “we are a nonprofit entity. We have no incentive to charge you incorrectly for your water. If there is a problem with our system, we
want to correct it.” The meeting began on an angry note after DiCiccio outlined the meeting’s agenda, telling the crowd it would include a presentation by the Water Department on its investigation and his office’s review of city water rates over the last 10 years. One man shouted to DiCiccio that people were there to talk about the unusual readings, not rates. He then stormed out. When a Water Services staffer began walking people through a PowerPoint explanation of the various parts of a city water bill, the impatient crowd forced the department to abandon its carefully orchestrated presentation. Then, the horror stories rolled out. One woman complained how her bill reflected twice the amount of water she uses in a month. The bill was for a month when no one was in the house. Another detailed his last four months of bills: $187 for 27,000 gallons in June; $522 for 70,000 gallons in July; $251 for about 45,000 gallons in August and $798 for 113,000 gallons in September. Throughout that time, he said, there
were neither leaks nor any change in his household’s water usage. Another woman said her monthly bill shot up from $40 to $450, wrecking her household budget. Homeowners associations also griped about astronomical increases in readings for water they used on common grounds in their communities. Calabria reported an increase from $1,000 to $6,000 for one month while Foothills Reserve said its bill shot up to $4,000 from $1,000. So many households have encountered such expensive surprises that Lisa Gomez and Tracey Church each made impassioned pleas for immediate help for seniors on fixed incomes and cashstrapped families already on tight budgets. Gomez noted that many customers who had subscribed to the department’s auto-pay system were particularly hardhit. “There are so many people who have been charged for overdrafts,” Gomez said. “What is the city going to do with these people who have limited income? See
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Agitated and mystified by unexplained surges in their water bills, more than 100 Ahwatukee residents showed up at a town hall Oct. 26 to meet with city Water Services Department officials. Above, from left, Councilman Sal DiCiccio addresses the audience while Elena Rodriguez and Ahwatukee Board of Management General Manager Robert Blakesley showed up to voice their concerns. Below. Water Services director Kathryn Sorensen expressed a desire to “get to the bottom” of the mystery while Paul Byers, Donald Hoffman and Craig Belevender all weighed in. Few people accepted Sorensen’s assertion that the problem did not involve city equipment, and most everyone in the audience had spent money to have plumbers and landscapers check for leaks around their homes.
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It’s a catastrophe right now.” Added another resident to Sorensen, “You have a crisis on your hands.” Judging by the complaints, it also became obvious that not all the spikes were limited to just one month. Several people complained their bills were unusually high for several months. But virtually all of them except for the Ahwatukee Board of Management indicated the high readings began showing up in bills for July. ABM is fighting a $2,400 bill on a meter that typically registers $80 worth of water. Water Services staffers didn’t exactly see any of this as a crisis. They continued to assert that the meters were accurately recording water used, though they did admit that many of these problems have occurred since a software update in their billing system in April. “We want to get to the bottom of this,” Sorensen said at one point, adding within minutes, “A very small leak can into the loss of a large amount of water.” And while Sorensen told the audience her department would come out to check their meters for free, she noted
that they would have to pay a fee of more than $200 to have the meter removed and tested at its meter-repair center. “We want to make sure all the pieces of our equipment are working,” she said. Several citizens implored the officials to hold customers who have incurred big spikes in bills to last year’s payment levels until the department could determine what caused them. Sorensen noted that bills are held in abeyance if a customer contests it with the city’s consumer advocate office. But she sidestepped numerous pleas for more immediate action by her department, including a temporary freeze on the high bills. She did apologize to numerous residents who complained of the shoddy treatment they received from her department’s customer service representatives when they called to complain about their bills. “If there was poor customer service, I am deeply sorry,” she told the audience. DiCiccio said he will hold another town hall once his citizens committee once it has done its work. Sorensen said she will look into developing an early-warning system for customers when unusually high water consumption is detected by meters.
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customer who disputes the accuracy of a Water Services Department billing must first present a written complaint to the department customer services representative no later than 60 days after the end of the billing period in dispute. Customer services will mail its decision and the customer has 30 days from then to appeal. To appeal, the customer must file a written objection to the City Auditor Department, 140 N. Third Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85003. That appeal should include: the amount disputed, the reason why you think it should be adjusted, a request for a hearing if you want one. If you don’t ask for a hearing, the decision will be made on your written appeal.
A hearing officer who is not connected to the Water Services Department will handle the case and get a response from Water Services within 30 days. The hearing officer sets a date for the hearing. All expenses incurred in the hearing, including counsel fees, witness fees, mileage, reproduction of documents and other similar costs are the responsibility of the party that incurs them. The hearing officer then has 30 days to file a written decision. If that officer determines the customer’s dispute to be valid, the officer can adjust the bill. The officer’s decision is final. Until a decision is made, the bill is suspended and the customer does not have to pay it.
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or the 10th consecutive year, people will have a chance to get a jump on their Christmas shopping and help a cause benefitting Ahwatukee senior citizens with the Y OPAS Book Sale on Saturday, Nov. 4. The sale is from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA, 1030 E. Liberty Lane, Ahwatukee. Approximately 6,000 books will be available, with prices ranging from 50 cents to $2 and some specialty books priced separately. After 2 p.m., patrons can fill a grocery bag for $5. Categories range from fiction, foreign, history, biography, religion, cooking, crafts, health, home and garden and humor. Cash and checks are accepted. A special feature this month will be a raffle of two quilts and some ceramics by Ahwatukee artists. Raffle tickets cost $5 each or three for $10. The quilts are on display at the Ahwatukee YMCA and tickets can be purchased there or on the day of the sale. The raffle will be held at 4 p.m. the day of the sail. While parents are perusing books, their children can play at a table for making bookmarks. Additionally, handmade jewelry will be for sale. All proceeds from the sale and raffle
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Ahwatukee resident Mina Brun poses with her quilt, which will be raffled off at the book sale.
benefit The Y’s Outreach Program for Ahwatukee Seniors, whose volunteers help seniors with transportation to medical and other appointments, shopping and errands, friendly visiting and care-giving relief. Y OPAS offers these services and social activities to prevent isolation for seniors who are homebound. These services are offered at no charge to seniors age 62 and older who live in Ahwatukee. Book sale chairwoman Bev Strom said
organizers have worked long hours for two months sorting through the books so that they will be organized by category for the sale. “We have two storage units at U-Haul on Chandler Boulevard next to Ironwood Library – one unit is for sorting the books and the other is for storage after they are sorted and boxed,” she said. Strom said people might want to stop at one of the ATMs near the Y before they hit the books, since they will not be able to use debit or credit cards. More than 50 volunteers from Y OPAS, Mountain Pointe High Key Club, Ahwatukee Foothills Friends and Neighbors, the local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and other organizations have been working on the sale, Strom said. Andrea Groves manages the volunteers who collect and sort books. Maureen Davies has been organizing the book sale from the start, “and we credit her with the idea to have a book sale to fundraise for Y OPAS,” Strom said. Linda Jochim, outreach coordinator for Y OPAS, and Jill Sears, Y OPAS program director, also are part of the planning committee. The sale itself usually draws hundreds of people. “We don’t keep track of attendance, but we have local residents as well as a number of people attending from other parts
of the Valley and Tucson,” Strom said. “We have a great selection of children’s, teen and young adult books, too” Strom said. “We take all kinds of books except textbooks, encyclopedias and dictionaries. We do not take magazines or damaged and soiled books.” One of the quilts being raffled is a blue 1930 reproduction by Mina Brun of Ahwatukee. The other, a green quilt with a traditional pinwheel pattern and a prairie point border, was made by an Ahwatukee senior who asked to remain anonymous. Mary Anne Doty, an Ahwatukee ceramics artist, is donating a half-gallon pitcher. She will have a table at the book sale with some of her ceramics works for sale. Doty received sculpting and painting instruction from the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. during the 1980s and additional training in Phoenix under several noted artists. She has worked in watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, textiles and clay. Her works primarily reflect the natural world, and since 2010, has focused on clay/ceramic art, taking classes from Julius Forzano, Mark Honaker and acclaimed ceramic artist, the late Bridget Harper. Between 1998 and 2005, Roussos Doty operated her own decorative painting business, Artistic Finishes, and designed and painted children’s furnishings, including foot stools and bookcases/doll houses.
Ahwatukee counselor writes book for parents of young sexual abuse victims BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor
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t may be one of the most difficult tragedies a parent confronts: What to do if their child has been a victim of sexual assault or molestation. But parents now have a guide written by an Ahwatukee woman who has spent years working with young sex abuse victims as a forensic interviewer for law enforcement agencies as well as a counselor. The title of Christina Schopen’s book sets out its purpose: “When Your Child Discloses Sexual Abuse, A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents.”
The book resulted from her work. tical, hands-on techniques for parents to “I found that parents were soaking up better communicate and assist their child all the information and edthrough the healing process ucation I would provide to after an abuse disclosure.” them after interviewing their Schopen aimed to make children,” recalled the Louithe book a resource on child siana native, who has lived in sexual abuse that would Ahwatukee since 1999. “make it easier for families “Having been a therapist to discuss abuse, better unand understanding the imderstand its effects and be portance of incorporating able to heal with the necesparents in the therapeutic sary resources.” to AFN) process with their child, it Christina Schopen(Special As a forensic or dedicated deals became even more evident to with child victims of abuse. interview specialist, she is me that we still don’t do the trained to talk to children in best job of teaching and providing prac- a “developmentally appropriate and sen-
sitive manner” about what a child may have experienced or witnessed regarding a crime, usually sexual assault. That training includes a knowledge about child development, linguistic abilities and even offender dynamics. There are presently nine dedicated forensic interviewers in Maricopa County alone. Originally a counselor who worked with families on abuse and trauma issues, she became a forensic interviewer shortly after she began working as a counselor for the Childhelp Children’s Center in 2000. She had been approached because she See
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knew Spanish and became the state’s first bilingual forensic interviewer. Presently a contract employee with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office to conduct forensic interviews, Schopen also assists other agencies, including the FBI and tribal communities. She also teaches law enforcement agents, attorneys and others who work with children. And she provides expert witness testimony across Arizona on topics of delayed disclosure of abuse, the process of victimization, the general characteristics of abuse and why victims may initially disclose and then attempt to recant, or take back, their disclosures. Is it emotionally taxing to work with young victims of abuse? “When I tell people what I do for a living, I usually get a response of empathetic sadness along with a comment about how tough it must be to do this work,” she replied. “However, it is actually one of the most rewarding jobs I’ve ever had. “Each day I get to provide an environment where children can feel safe and not judged talking about their experiences. I often equate my job to one of a hospice worker, in that we both deal with
emotionally laden, sometimes traumatic, events that can be filled with sadness, fear, grief or loss, but our goal is to make that process easier, not just to talk about, but to also move forward.” Surprisingly, her book fills a vacuum in the lexicon of books related to abuse. “There have been books along the way that talked about child abuse, and some discuss what to say to your child, but to my knowledge, no books have concisely covered the ‘why’ behind children’s disclosures, practical suggestions on how to handle these disclosures and how to find the necessary resources when dealing with child abuse,” Schopen said. “Seeing firsthand the stress and confusion these cases can bring to families, I felt it was necessary to have a resource with readily available information contained in brief, easily readable chapters,” she added. And while the book is available through her website, chrisschopen.com, and amazon.com, she’s had trouble getting it into public libraries. The website also “talks to parents about how to handle an initial response to an abuse disclosure (who to contact and what to do)” as well as a link to other resources. So far, only the Chandler and Glendale Public libraries carry the book.
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Girl Scout leaders help overcome fear, challenges BY BREANNE KRAGER AFN Guest Writer
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lthough Karen Meinerz was not a full-on Girl Scout as a child, it’s safe to say that this Ahwatukee mother has developed a strong passion for scouting in the five years that she has been a troop leader. “I became a troop leader when my two girls, then in first and third grade, expressed an interest in becoming Girl Scouts. I now manage the entire Ahwatukee Neighborhood Service Unit, which is made up of more than 750 Girl Scouts and 215 troop leaders,” said Meinerz, leader of troops 1395 and 2188. If you think the number of Girl Scouts in Ahwatukee is formidable, it’s a drop in the pond when compared with the membership of the entire Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council. Serving more than 20,000 girls in grades K-12, GSACPC has just opened the new Bob & Renee Parsons Leadership Center for Girls & Women at Camp South Mountain – an $18 million year-round urban program center that is fully ADA accessible. “Whether you have a daughter in Girl
Scouts or not, volunteering with this organization provides an opportunity to make a difference in a girl’s life,” said Meinerz, adding: “The Girl Scouts have provided the best avenue for girls to walk without fear and be more secure in themselves without being stereotyped – and I get to be a part of this as a troop leader. Watching these girls lead and take ownership continues to inspire me from year to year.” In addition to making a positive impact on young girls’ lives, volunteering with Girl Scouts is a great way to make lifelong friends and learn new skills, and it can even help you live longer. “Throughout my time as a troop leader, I’ve learned a lot about myself, mainly that I have a gift to inspire others,” said Meinerz. “What better vehicle to utilize this gift than with the Girl Scouts?” As a Girl Scout volunteer, added Meinerz, local women have the chance to introduce girls to new experiences and help them unleash their inner G.I.R.L. (go-getter, innovator, risk-taker, leader) to take the lead and change the world. “You’ll be their cheerleader, guide and mentor, helping them develop crucial skills and confidence to launch them into
a lifetime of leadership. Imagine the excitement, the memories made, and the impact – this is what you’ll share as a Girl Scout volunteer,” said Meinerz. Inspired to help Girl Scouts recruit leaders this fall and winter, Meinerz provides some fast facts about getting involved: Question: What will I do as a Girl Scout volunteer? Answer: As part of a network of nearly 1 million adults, you’ll share an important commitment to preparing girls to lead successful lives. A volunteer serves as a partner and role model for girls. In the process, you’ll discover your own skills and abilities, meet new people and learn through experience. Q: What are the benefits of volunteering for Girl Scouts? A: Girl Scout research shows it is not just girls who benefit from participating in Girl Scouts: 94 percent of volunteers have made new friends, 88 percent believe their life is better because they volunteer with Girl Scouts, and two-thirds believe their volunteer experience has helped them professionally. Also, 95 percent of Girl Scout volunteers are happy knowing they are making girls’ lives better. Q: Is there a way to volunteer “some-
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These girls from Troops 1395 and 2188 in Ahwatukee work with Karen Meinerz, their troop leader.
times?” A: Extra adults are always needed for trips and special events, as well as for Girl Scout Cookie activities. Q: Is there a screening process? A: Yes. To ensure the safety and well-being of our girl members, all volunteers are required to complete a background check prior to becoming involved. Q: How do I sign up? A: Simply visit girlscoutsaz.org and click “Volunteer” to get started helping out in your own backyard.
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Desert Vista High Speech and Debate Team wins first 2 meets
The Desert Vista Speech and Debate team defeated 25 schools at The Lost Dutchman Classic and 42 schools in the Jim Fountain Classic debate tournaments recently. In a come-from-behind victory in the Dutchman meet, seniors Kaede Aoki and Shion Wagoner won the first event. Led by Juniors Jackson Wakefield and Katlyn Laibe, the team won eight of the final 15 events. Seven freshmen scored points, including Hailey Dawson, who won humorous interpretation at the first tournament of her career. Hailey and junior Jason Mittelman were named team MVPs. In the Jim Fountain tourney, frst-place winners included freshmen Erica Leckwart, Haley Ketcham, Logan Goswick and Emily Wong; seniors Elise Lange and Elyssa Watkins; and junior Eden Gustin. The tournament is named after former Desert Vista teacher and debate society founder Jim Fountain.
Kyrene to hold second annual School Choice Fair for parents
Parents can learn more about Kyrene School District’s various elementary schools and programs and enroll their children at its second annual School Choice Fair 4:30-6:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the district office, 8700 S. Kyrene Road, Tempe. Middle schools will be showcased in February. Principals and representatives from Community Education will be present to share information and to answer questions. The agenda includes a panel session on early edu-
cation, school exhibits and a presentation on kindergarten and first grade. Information: kyrene.org or 480-541-1000.
Montessori Educare sets walk to help Puerto Rico and Red Cross
Montessori Educare Academy is holding a walk to help Puerto Rico and the Red Cross 8-9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at Desert Foothills Park. Suggested donation is $10 for a family or $5 for an individual. The school’s kindergarteners will be making special ribbons for this occasion. Water, coffee and donuts will be offered afterward at the academy and child fingerprint safety kits will be available from Phoenix Police. RSVP. with the number of children coming: 480-283-8885.
Mountain Park Church slates Senior Focus session
Senior Focus, a program aimed designed “to enhance the Christian journey and quality of life for seniors, their families and their caretakers through education, support and outreach,” has set a talk titled “Caregiver Stress Syndrome: Strategies to Thrive in the Middle of the Storm” with David Johnson 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 14 at Mountain Park Church, 16461 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. “Caregiver stress syndrome is a condition resulting from the demands of caring for yourself, your immediate family and providing care for a dependent adult such as a parent, husband/wife or loved one. Learn the signs, red flags and effective coping strategies,” the church said in a release. Information: 480-759-6200.
Ahwatukee Legion post to hold benefit golf tournament
American Legion Post 64 in Ahwatukee needs help with donations and registrants for a golf tournament. The tournament is scheduled for 8 a.m. Dec. 16 at Legacy Golf Club, 6808 S. 32nd St., Phoenix. Cost is $90 per person for golf and dinner and $15 for a spouse as a dinner partner only. Because the legion has no physical club post (and therefore no income from bar and food services), Post 64 relies on the tournament to underwrite a vast array of charitable causes. It supports military and veterans’ hospitality rooms at Sky Harbor Airport, sends care packages to overseas military personnel, supports the Stand Down program for homeless vets, and supports various programs in Ahwatukee schools. The legion is looking for donations of raffle prizes, tournament sponsorships and players. Information: Pete Meir, 602-690-3361 or petemeier@cox.net; Doug Patterson at dpatterson27@cox. net or 602-791-6843 or Ed Mangan at emangan3@aol. com or 602-501-0128.
Ahwatukee Swim & Tennis Center hosting annual car show
The Ahwatukee Swim & Tennis Center, 4700 E. Warner Road, is hosting its 14th annual car show 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free to the public, registration fees for cars vary and all funds will benefit the Wounded Warriors Project. Registration and a pancake breakfast are free for all retired and active military personnel. Trophies will be awarded in various classes.
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Information: Lisa Robinson at 480-893-3431.
Dozens attend discussion on rising rents and utility bills
About three dozen people last week attended a discussion at Ironwood Library on rising rents at Ahwatukee apartment complexes, and state Rep. Mitzi Epstein said she wants to help. Epstein, whose district includes Ahwatukee, and other speakers discussed the issue also discussed being hit with big increases in utility bills from their landlords as well as “break-the-lease” fees that can cost several thousand dollars. Epstein and other presenters said they hope to work to find free legal help to assist renters in understanding leases and to help them with ongoing issues with landlords. In addition, attendees were encouraged to contact the Arizona Landlord Tenant Association at housing.az.gov; legal assistance at 480557-8905; or the Arizona Landlords-Tenants Union.
Blood drive will help local tot, 2, who has had 24 transfusions
People can help 2-year-old Adelyn Troutman of Ahwatukee by signing up for a blood drive to be held 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at Desert Foothills United Methodist Church, 2156 E. Liberty Lane, Ahwatukee. Addy suffers from a rare blood disorder that has required her to undergo 24 monthly blood transfusions. She just turned 2 last week. Donors can sign up by contacting Kami Troutman at 480-246-6332 or troutman.kami@gmail.com. Or See
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they can go to bloodhero.com and use the sponsor word "Adelyn." "She is the perfect example of why it is so important to donate blood," said her father, Matt Troutman. "There are many people like her that need blood on a regular basis as well as all of the people that need blood in emergency situations." Addy's disorder prevents her body from making new blood cells, requiring their replenishment every month. Her only hope of a permanent solution is a bone-marrow transplant, though that is on hold pending the outcome of other tests.
Corona del Sol dance clinic open to Ahwatukee young dancers
Corona del Sol High School is inviting Ahwatukee children who like dancing to its fourth annual dance clinic 1-4 p.m. Nov. 18 at the school, 1001 E. Knox Road, Tempe. Open to boys and girls ages pre-K to 8th grade, the clinic is themed around the “Nutcracker.” Dancers will learn choreography that they can perform at the dance clinic and in the Corona Dance Show Dec. 1 and Dec. 2. The $50 price includes snack, T-shirt, craft, commemorative photo and two tickets to the dance show. Register: tuhsdonlinereg.com (camps/clinics-Corona del Sol dance clinic). Information: Elizabeth Pease at edobyns@tuhsd.k12.az.us.
Horizon Honors slates online lottery for 2018-19
Horizon Honors Schools in Ahwatukee are now accepting lottery forms for the 2018-2019 school year. Forms must be submitted online at horizonclc.org by Jan. 19. An information session for families will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 14 in the Horizon Honors’ multi-purpose room, 48th Street and Frye Road, Ahwatukee. Families will meet administrators and faculty, hear a brief history of the schools, enjoy displays and demonstrations of student projects, and get questions answered. Reservations are required: horizonclc.org. Horizon Community Learning Center is an organization of tuition-free, public, charter K-12 schools.
Arizona Science Center seeks Pompeii exhibit volunteers
Ahwatukee residents are being sought to help with the Arizona Science Center’s big Pompeii exhibition which runs Nov. 18-May 28. Requirements and commitments include: 100 volunteer hours in one shift power week lasting four or eight hours, a background check, be able to stand for a four-hour shift, be at least 15 years old, attend training and complete a scavenger hunt prior to training. Volunteer opportunities include line monitor and ticket takers, information desk help, elevator escort and audio guide distributor. Information: azscience.org and select The Pompeii Exhibition. Interested persons can contact Katie Hamati at 602-716-2037 or hamatik@azscience.org.
Wanted: military vetsto attend a free gala in their honor
Attorneys Mark and Alexis Breyer of Ahwatukee, who brand themselves “The Husband and Wife Law
Team,” are looking for military veterans to honor with a free catered dinner, entertainment and raffles 5-8 p.m. Nov. 9 at Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale, 15656. N Hayden Road. The event will include a performance by the Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale Drill Team. Veterans may bring one guest to the free event by RSVPing to husbandandwifelawteam.com/veterans.
Phoenix Sisters Cities seeks exchange students for 2018
Phoenix Sister Cities is looking for high school sophomores and juniors for the Youth Ambassador Exchange Program. They would spend three weeks abroad with a host family in one of Phoenix’s Sister Cities and welcome their international host brother or sister for a visit to Phoenix. Applications are due at 5 p.m. Jan. 12. The Phoenix Sister Cities Youth Ambassador Exchange Program is open to Phoenix resident high school students entering their sophomore or junior year. Participants are selected based on their communication skills, maturity, flexibility, leadership and desire for cultural inclusion Applications are available at phoenixsistercities. org. Interested applicants can learn more about the program and meet past ambassadors at the Youth Ambassador Exchange Program Preview Night 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 in City Council Chambers, 200 W. Jefferson St. For more information or to RSVP for the Preview Night: Bethany.Bennick@phoenix.gov or 602-534-3751.
Public gathering place sought by Tukee Talks organizers
Organizers of Tukee Talks, the quarterly meeting
between police from South Mountain Precinct and Ahwatukee residents are looking for a free gather place for their next session in January. They need a place that can accommodate at least 100 people for the free public gathering. Contact: ahwatukeephxcrimewatch@gmail.com.
Lost Our Pet to hold champagne brunch fundraiser
Lost Our Home Pet Rescue, a no-kill shelter in Tempe, will hold its seventh annual Holiday Champagne Brunch & Auction 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia. “The brunch is our most important event of the year,” says Jodi Polanski, Lost Our Home Pet Rescue’s founder and executive director. “Our costs have increased this year as our intake of animals has increased.” Tickets are $85 and tables are $850. Sponsorships range from $1,000 to $10,000. To purchase tickets online and pre-register for the silent auction: lostourhome.org.
Festival of Lights group seeks sponsors, volunteers
The Festival of Lights Committee is seeking volunteers and sponsors for its 22nd annual Kick-Off Party, held the Saturday after Thanksgiving in Ahwatukee. The party helps pay for the million white lights that decorate Chandler Boulevard from Thanksgiving through Christmas. Volunteers can show up for meetings at 6:30 p.m. at Desert Foothills United Methodist Church, 2156 E. Liberty Lane, Ahwatukee. A meeting will be held Nov. 7. The group also is seeking a wide array of sponsors
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Desert Vista High students selling 9/11 bowls
Desert Vista High School students in the Clay Club are selling bowls memorializing victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks with proceeds going to the World Trade Center Health Hospital. Ceramics teacher Mark Honacker said the club made 400 bowls, one for each of the uniformed lives lost. “These bowls will be scored, while wet, with a small segment of Ground Zero concrete, and then emblazoned, when glazed, with a profile of the fallen towers,” he said. The bowls are $30 each. Information: jamiezack01@gmail.com, 480-6787227; claire.kretschmar@gmail.com, 480-695-2074; or kdaly1996@gmail.com, 480-307-2401.
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DETAILS>> 2-3 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 12-18. Free. No registration required.
Read the book and join each month’s lively discussion the first Wednesday of the month. November’s read: “The Namesake” by Jhumpa Lahiri. December’s read: “One Summer: America 1927” by Bill Bryson. DETAILS>> Wednesday November 1, 7:00-7:45 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Free. No registration required.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Book discussion club
Children accompanied by an adult can stop by for fun LEGO building time the second Tuesday of each month. DETAILS>> 4-5 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 6-11. Free. No registration required.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16
Join Kelley for a gentle yoga at The Body Firm. DETAILS>> 11 a.m.-noon, $15 (first class free), 3636 East Ray Road, #2 (next to Fry's); information: 480-705-9801, thebodyfirmaz@gmail.com, thebodyfirmaz.com
Join police from the South Mountain Precinct, which covers Ahwatukee, for casual conversation. There is no agenda and people can ask questions and express concerns related to public safety,. DETAILS>> 10-11 a.m., Fry’s, Lakeside Plaza, 3949 E, Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. Free and open to the public.
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 7
‘Filler words’ examined
“Filler Words: What They Are & What They Do” will be discussed by author Anissa Stringer at the Parchment and Prose Writers’ discussion group, which meets the first Tuesday of every month for workshops, presentations, and discussions about all aspects of the writing process from conception to publication. DETAILS>> 6-7:45 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Free. No registration required.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Teen council to meet
This group meets to plan teen events at the library. Teens can earn community service hours, make friends, have fun.
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Keep KYRENE Strong! Michelle Hirsch
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then design and make your own board or card game! Attendees must agree to the requirements of this ASU research partnership to participate. Details are in the calendar at phxlib.org. DETAILS>> 4-6 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 8-12. Free. No registration required.
SUNDAYS
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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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Kids can learn the foundations of coding and computer commands before they can write or spell. Fun activities, apps and games will teach the fundamentals of simple logic, sequencing and coding language. #stem DETAILS>> Sundays (Nov. 5, 12 and 19) 2-3 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 4-7. Free. No registration required.
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GUADALUPE MAYOR
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Chair yoga featured
Inner Vision Yoga Studio offers chair yoga to help seniors and people recovering from injuries to stay fit. DETAILS>> 1:30-2:30 p.m., 4025 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. $5 per class.
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.
Power Partners available
WEDNESDAYS
Sign language for crawlers
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.
TUESDAYS
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The third Tuesday of every month bring five double-spaced pages of writing to get feedback from your fellow writers. DETAILS>> 6-7:45 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Free. No registration required.
MONDAYS
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Writing critique group
What do video games, robots and self-driving cars have in common? Code! You can become a coding master by learning Code.org, Kodable, Scratch, Tynker, HTML and more. Beginners welcome. #stem DETAILS>> Sundays (Nov. 5, 12 and 19) 3-4 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E Chandler Blvd. Ages 8-17. Free. No registration required.
Accompanied by a favorite adult, little ones enjoy songs, music, rhymes, books, interactive stories, simple sign language words, activities to promote movement, and playtime. #pplstorytime #babytimewithsign DETAILS>> Mondays (Nov. 6, 13 and 20)10:30-11 a.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages birth to crawling. Free. Tickets are limited and available in the library 30 minutes before program start time.
FORMER KYRENE SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Ben Furlong
Adult coloring promotes mindfulness, reduces stress, and improves cognitive motor skills. We'll provide the markers, crayons, colored pencils and coloring sheets; you just bring yourself and your friends! DETAILS>> 1:30-3 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Free. No registration required.
The Ahwatukee Chamber offers Power Partners every Tuesday except the second Tuesday of the month, when attendees are encouraged to attend the Wake Up Ahwatukee Morning Mixer. Unlike our Monday Power Group, this group will be non-category specific, meaning you can have more than one member in each business category. DETAILS>> 7:45-8:45 a.m. Early Baker, 15645 S. 40th St., Ahwatukee. Free Information:. Gina Jenkins, 480-9905444.
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Coloring for grown-ups
Volunteer Eric will help with homework. DETAILS>> 4-5:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 5-18. Free. No registration required.
Tour Foothills Montessori
Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori offers a free tour every week for interested parents. DETAILS>> 4 p.m. 3221 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. Information: 480-759-3810 or ahwatukeefoothillsmontessori.com.
TinkerTime
Explore hands-on creative ways to design, experiment, and invent while learning about science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) through tinkering DETAILS>> 4-6 p.m., (not on Nov. 29) Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 5-12. Free. No registration required.
Sit, Stay, Read!
Young readers and listeners can sign up for reading time with a registered therapy animal and human team. Read to Truffles every Wednesday. DETAILS>> 3-4 p.m., (not on Nov. 29) Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 5-10. Free. No registration required.
Watercolor classes available
Watercolor classes that teach both bold and beautiful as well as soft and subtle approaches to the art are available twice a week for beginners and intermediate students who are at least 15 years old. Step-by-step instruction and personal help are provided. DETAILS>> 2:30-5 Wednesdays and 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. See
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HANDEL’S MESSIAH’S 30th Anniversary Celebration
On December 2, 2017, South Mountain Community College will celebrate the 30th performance of Handel’s Messiah, the most beloved musical work in the world. This momentous event features a community chorus and orchestra and is directed by Dr. Jerome K. Garrison, division chair of the Communications/Fine Arts division at SMCC. Many of the participants have performed Messiah for each of the 30 years and will be honored for their commitment. Messiah was first performed at SMCC on Sunday, December 6, 1987. It had been Dr. Garrison’s dream to be able to bring Messiah to the South Mountain community from the time he began working at SMCC. Along with Henry Rose, a professor in the music department, Dr. Garrison brought together community member to join the first Messiah choir. He also enlisted community musicians and together they did what many said could not be done, they performed Messiah at SMCC. The first performance was held in the gymnasium to a sold-out crowd. Now, Messiah is performed in the state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center. Each year, people from across the Valley come to SMCC to begin their holiday season with this uplifting performance.
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Saturdays at Hobby Lobby, 46th Street and Ray Road, Ahwatukee. Cost: $25 per class, $80 for four classes. Registration required: jlokits@yahoo.com or 480-471-8505.
Montessori holds open house
tions, share ideas or just listen to what’s going on with today’s teenagers. DETAILS>> 5:30-7 p.m. second Wednesday of each month. Maricopa Cooperative Extension, 4341 E. Broadway Road, Phoenix. Free. RSVP at 602-827-8200, ext. 348, or rcarter@cals.arizona.edu.
‘Dems and Donuts’ set
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
Legislative District 18 Democrats gather for an informal chat. DETAILS>> Free and open to the public 7:30-9 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Denny's, 7400 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. RSVP: marie9@q.com or 480592-0052.
Grief support is free
LD 18 Dems meet in Tempe
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 Shelley Miller, president, at 602-527-6789 or essentiallyshelley@gmail.com
Parents can ‘drop in’
The Legislative District 18 Democrats meet the second Monday of the month. DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m. social time, 7-8:30 p.m. meeting time. Because the location may be different from month to month, see ld18democrats.org. Information: ld18demsinfo@gmail.com. Free and open to the public.
Kiwanis meets weekly
The Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club meets weekly and welcomes newcomers. Upcoming speakers are Oct. 26, Sandra Aguilera of Star Concepts; Nov. 9, Charles Bradley of the East Valley Boys & Girls Clubs. DETAILS>>7:30 a.m. Biscuits Restaurant, 4623 E. Elliot Road, Ahwatukee. Information: mike.maloney2003@ gmail.com.
Mothers of Preschoolers gather
Free child care for ages 0 to 5. DETAILS>> 9 a.m. second and fourth Thursday, Foothills Baptist Church, 15450 S. 21st St. Call Kim at 480-759-2118, ext. 218.
‘Gentle yoga’ offered
Inner Vision Yoga Studio offers “gentle floor yoga” for core strengthening and healthy backs. DETAILS>> 1:30-2:30 p.m. 4025 E. Chandler, Ahwatukee. $5 per class. Information: 480-330-2015 or donna@innervisionyoga.com.
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Teen Thursdays @ the Library
Ironwood Library provides the snacks and fun every Thursday; teens just bring themselves and a friend! First Thursdays: video games; second Thursdays: art-making; third Thursdays: Upcycling Makerspace. Fourth Thursdays: Library Volunteer Opportunities. DETAILS>> Thursdays (Nov. 2, 9 and 16) 4-5:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E Chandler Blvd. Ages 12-18. Free. No registration required.
Parents are invited to join a drop-in group to ask ques-
Alzheimer’s support group meets
Caregivers for Alzheimer’s patients can find support monthly. DETAILS>> 10-11:30 a.m. Ahwatukee Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the first Saturday of the month at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11002 S. 48th St.
month. Morrison Boardroom next to Chandler Regional Medical Center, 1875 W. Frye Road, Chandler. Contact Patti Lynch at 480-893-8900 or tomklynch@msn.com or Cele Ludig at 480-330-4301.
Sit, Stay, Read!
Young readers & listeners can sign up for reading time with a registered therapy animal & human team. First and third Saturdays: read with Raven and Cassie. second and fourth Saturdays: Read with JoJo. DETAILS>> Saturdays (Nov. 4, 11 and 18) 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 5-10. Free. No registration required. — Email calendar items to pmaryniak@ahwatukees.com
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Contact Paul Maryniak at 480-898-5647 or pmaryniak@ahwatukee.com
Bosom Buddies slates meetings
Ahwatukee/Chandler nonprofit breast cancer support group. DETAILS>> 10 a.m. to noon, second Saturday of the
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Real Estate Guide 7-figure closing is Ahwatukee’s first in more than 6 months AFN NEWS STAFF
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or the first time in more than seven months, a home in Ahwatukee has closed for seven figures. The house at 3401 E. Equestrian Trail was recently sold for exactly $1 million, ending a long drought in the sale of highdollar luxury homes in the community. The 4,235-square-foot, two-story home has five bedrooms and three baths and was fully remodeled this year. It was built in 1993. Located in a 21,000-square-foot lot, it includes a pool, spa, gazebo, four-car garage and a playhouse. The kitchen is equipped with a walk-
in pantry, upgraded appliances and new cabinets and quartz countertops. Home sales in the seven figures have been hard to come by in Ahwatukee this year, although luxury home sales Valleywide have been “quite active.” Although sales are up over last year, real estate analyst Michael Orr said “pricing is relatively weak.” Ahwatukee Realtor Bonny Holland said the luxury home market in Ahwatukee is defined differently from See
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10,491 sq.ft., 6 bedroom, 8 bathroom. Stunning preserve & city light views. Most desired location in the ahwatukee custom estates!
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Enjoy the serenity of waterfront living in Ahwatukee from this gorgeous home with abundant amenities.
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$1,169,500
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Exquisite Tuscan living with stunning mountain views. 6 br, 6 ba with 6,444 sq. ft. Abundant custom features including gourmet kitchen, open floor plan, basement theatre room, elegant library, soaring coffered ceilings, art niches and three fireplaces. Resort-style backyard boasts entertaining areas, pool and spa with dual water features, built-in BBQ, fireplace and lush landscaping.
Listed for $1,395,000
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Superb South Mountain views from front circular drive with portico. Custom single level with desirable split floor plan on ½ acre lot. 5 br, 4.5 ba with 4,763 sq. ft. Dramatic entry with iron door and travertine flooring. Gourmet kitchen features newer cabinetry, granite countertops, Sub Zero Refrigerator and breakfast bar. 2015 updates to spacious play pool and decking. Two Trane A/C units replaced in 2007.
Listed for $725,000
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AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS | NOVEMBER 1, 2017
Region’s apartment demand up, but warnings are sounded BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY AFN Staff Writer
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emand for apartment housing is up across the Phoenix metro area – particularly in East Valley cities – but some distressing employment trends could serve as a warning against increasing the supply of multifamily properties in the Valley. A recent report by National Apartment Association found that the Phoenix metro area would have to add 150,000 new apartments by 2030 to meet demand. In Ahwatukee, the lack of sufficient available land means no new apartment buildings will be going up in the near future. Existing luxury apartment properties in Ahwatukee are attractive to buyers because there is no space left to build out in the community and there is a high barrier of entry, CBRE Vice Chairman Tyler Anderson said. Nationwide, the U.S. would have to build 4.6 million new units over that
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the metro area. She said homes priced over $600,000 qualify for the category in Ahwatukee and noted that sales of homes priced between $600,000 and $999,000 have been moving well. So far this year, eight homes have sold for seven figures in Ahwatukee, half the number in that price range that sold in Ahwatukee by this time last year. “In Ahwatukee, we don’t have enough sales over $1 million to classify only those sales as ‘luxury,’” Holland said, adding:
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span to meet demand, according to the report. That demand is largely driven by young professionals delaying home buying and people in the baby boomer demographic opting for the lock-andleave lifestyle that apartments afford. The trend toward renting has driven apartment construction in the Valley to levels not seen since the peak years in 2007 and 2008. Construction volume has topped 13,000 units for four straight quarters in the Phoenix area, with 13,356 units under construction in the second quarter of 2017, according to a study by RealPage, a global real estate software and data-analytics company. However, employment trends in the region have given some industry analysts reason to worry about whether this apartment construction boom is sustainable. “We don’t dispute the overall findings of that (National Apartment Association) report; however, if there is one market “The number of units closed has increased, and Ahwatukee’s luxury home market is picking up steam with a 26 percent increase in sales between $600,000 and $999,000. That’s great news for the Ahwatukee luxury market.” (Special to AFN)
The two-story home in the 3400 block of E. Equestrian Trail is the first Ahwatukee home to close for a seven-figure sold price in more than six months. Below left is the children's playhouse that is part of the amenities in the backyard. The two other photos show the living room and kitchen.
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where we are going to disagree about the need for more building, it is (the Phoenix metro area),” said Greg Willett, RealPage chief economist. Willett says the National Apartment Association assumes that current employment numbers in the Valley also line up with the previous peak cycle, he said. However, job numbers in the Valley have not risen in line with apartment construction. In fact, annual hiring growth is less than half of what it was during the previous peak years and has slowed to roughly 42,000 jobs in the year ending July 2017, according to the RealPage study. Willett is not suggesting that the apartment market is nearing an impending bust. Rather, he is warning against building up production beyond the current levels. “Job numbers are not in line with previous peaks,” Willett said. “The real takeaway is not to raise the red flag; it is that we would not want to see the
building ramp up more than where we are now.” Willett noted that one encouraging sign in the market is that the preponderance of current building is taking place where job growth is most concentrated – the East Valley. “We are comfortable with current building and where it is located,” he said. “I am just pointing that (apartment building) is still on the upward trend, and we would be hesitant to push it much further.” In mid-2017, the apartment construction volumes in Chandler, Gilbert and Tempe combined to account for 40 percent of the total construction volume in the Phoenix metro area. Tempe led the way with 2,702 units under construction at the time of the study. Chandler and Gilbert had 1,403 and 1,240 units under construction, respectively. – Reach Wayne Schutsky at 480-898-6533 or wschutsky@timespublications.com.
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Military service pays off with special mortgage options BY STACIE LYKINS AFN Guest Writer
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ind the right loan for you. Veterans can benefit from their service to our county with special mortgage financing options. VA loans, for eligible active-duty service members and veterans, fit all kinds of homeownership needs. VA home loans have guidelines that make it easier to move into your dream home. These guidelines also provide for your loan balance and original terms to be transferred to qualified veteran and non-veteran homebuyers, which can be a selling point when it’s time to move.
Purchase your home and as a VA loan customer, you may be able to: • Make a low down payment or zero down payment; • Use gift funds to cover prepaid and closing costs; • Finance up to 100 percent of your purchase, including the VA funding fee. • Refinance your current home with special options: • Refinance up to 90 percent of your home’s appraised value; • Lower your monthly mortgage payment with an Interest rate reduction refinance loan; • Get a loan term that fits your future plans;
• Access home equity funds to cover home improvements or other major expenses. Low-cost VA loans have features to fit specific customer needs, including: • A choice of fixed rate terms; • Temporary and permanent buy down options; • New construction financing; • Financing for two- to four-unit properties. You need to get the right resources to help you prepare for homeownership and feel more comfortable in today’s real estate market. Choosing a lender is as important as choosing a mortgage and a realtor. All need to work for you today and tomorrow. You should expect the best possible service to help you plan effectively,
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purchase confidently and own successfully. Lenders are getting creative for all homebuyers. You can find loan options for most kinds of home financing needs. Take advantage of these new lending programs to buy your first home, move up to a larger home to meet the demands of an ever growing family or finally buy your dream home. Rates are on the rise and you need to find a way to get the home of your dreams now. To find out more about this program or many other options call Ahwatukee resident and Associate Broker Stacey Lykins, West USA, 602616-9971 or at S.Lykins@LykinsProperties.com or LykinsProperties.com.
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ricing a home is hard, what with all the history and hopes this magic number entails. Of course, owners want to make a profit so they can recoup the costs of improvements that left their home in better shape than when they bought it. But too many home sellers fall prey to myths about home pricing that seem to make sense at first but don’t jibe with the reality of real estate markets today. Here are some common pricing myths you’ll want to ignore so you kick off your home-selling venture with realistic expectations: You always make money when you sell a home. Real estate tends to appreciate over time. The National Association of Realtors estimates that home prices will jump 5 percent by the end of 2017 and continue rising 3.5 percent in 2018. But selling your home for more than you paid is by no means a given, and your return on investment can vary greatly based on where you live. The NAR also found that the cost of single-family homes increased in about 87 percent of the metros it studied, but prices actually dropped in 23 markets. So, don’t assume you’ll walk away with a profit until you’ve examined what’s up in your area first. Price your house high to make big bucks. If you start with some sky-high asking price, you’ll soon come back to Earth when you realize that an overpriced home just won’t sell.
“While the payday might sound appealing, you’re actually sacrificing your best marketing time in exchange for the remote possibility that someone will overpay for your home,” said Realtor Kathleen Marks. While certain buyers might be suckered in, this becomes far less likely if they’re working with a buyer’s agent who will know all too well when a home is overpriced and advise a client to steer clear. If your home’s overpriced, it’s no big deal to lower it later. Overpricing a home isn’t easily fixed just by lowering it later on. The reason: Homes that have lingered on the market for months – or that have undergone one or more price reductions – make buyers presume that something must be wrong with it. As such, they might still steer clear or offer even less than the price you’re now asking. “Price your home appropriately from the beginning for your best shot at having a quick and easy sale,” Marks recommended. Pricing your home low means you won’t make as much money. Sellers are often leery of pricing their home on the low end. But as counterintuitive as this seems, this strategy can often pay off big-time. Low-priced homes drum up tons of interest, which could result in a bidding war that could drive your home’s price past your wildest dreams. You can add the cost of any renovations you’ve made. Let’s say you overhauled your kitchen or added a deck. It stands to reason that whatever money you paid for these improvements will be recouped in
full once you sell. The reality: While your renovations might see some return on investment, you’ll rarely recoup the whole amount. On average, you can expect to get back
64 percent of every dollar you spend on home improvements. Plus, that profit can vary greatly based on which renovation you do. See
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AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS | NOVEMBER 1, 2017
Ahwatukee homes sold 85044 $177,000 8841 S. 48th ST. $199,900 4932 E. SIESTA DRIVE $200,000 11881 S. TOMI DRIVE $215,000 4801 E. HAZEL DRIVE $224,900 5044 E. SIESTA DRIVE $230,000 3829 E. IRONWOOD DRIVE $248,000 12106 S. TOMI DRIVE $250,000 4255 E. SOUTH FORK DRIVE $252,000 3810 E. GAIL DRIVE $260,000 12831 S. 40th PLACE $276,500 4756 E. DESERT WIND DRIVE $287,250 4246 E. MOUNTAIN SAGE DRIVE $301,400 15030 S. 47th WAY $328,000 4628 E. GOLDFINCH GATE LANE $330,000 13201 S. 38th PLACE $330,000 3826 E. GOLDFINCH GATE LANE $772,160 12641 S. 34th PLACE $1,000,000 3407 E. EQUESTRIAN TRAIL 85045 280,000 1692 W. SATINWOOD DRIVE $362,500 702 W. MOUNTAIN SKY AVE. $499,000 1538 W. SALTSAGE DRIVE
85048 $105,000 $140,200 $150,000 $150,000 $155,000 $174,997 $180,000 $180,000 $184,000 $192,500 $218,500 $247,500 $249,900 $255,000 $275,000 $276,000 $277,000 $319,900 $335,000 $418,000 $607,125
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ith your mortgage commitment letter in hand, you’re all set to close on a home – then something goes awry. Perhaps it’s a new construction and the builders are behind schedule, or maybe the sellers need to change their closing date. In any case, the endgame gets pushed back beyond the expiration date of your mortgage commitment letter. So, is an expired mortgage commitment letter a dealbreaker? It’s not uncommon for a mortgage commitment letter to expire before you actually sign the mortgage papers. But to make sure your deal doesn’t go off the rails, here’s what you need to know in the event that this happens to you. A mortgage commitment letter is different from a pre-approval letter, which states what a lender is willing to lend you based on a review of your finances. A mortgage commitment letter takes it one step further and certifies that the loan has been through the underwriting process
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closing, then the seller usually will extend the contract and often pay the bank fees for the extension.” If the seller refuses to pay the fee, then the buyer might want to contact a real estate attorney, she said. What’s the worst-case scenario? You lose the house and your deposit. But this is likely to happen only if you’re the one causing the delay. If you lose your
mortgage commitment and are unable to pay for the house, the seller will have the power to decide whether to move forward with the sale. Bishop said the best course of action is to talk to your lender about any possible scenarios when you’re applying for the loan, even if you don’t anticipate any delays. You just never know what will happen.
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and has actually been approved. It states the type of loan, the terms, any conditions for approval, and the interest rate. It also provides a date for how long that commitment is valid. The length of the commitment, also known as the rate lock or commitment expiration, will vary by lender, but it’s typically 30 days. You’ll want to act fast if your commitment letter is close to expiration near the time you’re scheduled to sign on the dotted line. The first thing to do is talk to your loan officer and request a revised letter with an approval date after your scheduled close of escrow. You might need to resubmit some of your financial documents, as lenders typically need all documents to be current – which usually means from the most recent 30-day period. Because interest rates rise and fall daily, your initial rate might change if you have to get a new commitment letter. “If yours is close to expiring, most lenders will extend the commitment or the interest rate lock with the payment of an additional fee,” said Realtor Kathryn Bishop. “If the seller is causing the delay in
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Dream Estate on Preserve!
One of the most amazing view lots in all of arizona! Stunning preserve & city light views! This custom estate has everything you could possibly want • over 10,000 sqft of the finest finishes • 3/4 acre preserve lot • 6 bedrooms, 8 bath, plus executive office, plus theater room, plus exercise room, plus loft, plus guest house • grand foyer • formal living & dining room • gourmet kitchen includes: s/s appliances, quartz countertops, double ovens, 2 dishwashers, cooktop, subzeros, etc • large family room • master suite w/sitting room • master bath w/steam shower, jacuzzi tub, and his/her closets • guest house • resort backyard w/pebbletec divingpool, waterfalls, slide, volcano, firepit, fp, spa, sport court, grassy play areas, & outdoor kitchen • 4-car a/c garage • most desired location in the ahwatukee custom estates! A true masterpiece!!!
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2012 E Brookwood Court in The Sanctuary Welcome to this fabulous single level custom estate in the hillside gated community of The Sanctuary backing onto wide green belt. This home includes 4,836sqft of livable space, front courtyard, casita suite with bathroom, 3 bedroom suites, 3.5 bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, gourmet kitchen, family room, game room, theater room, office, exercise/nursery room, multi-room network wiring with automated controls, 3-car garage and resort style backyard with amazing mountain views! Beautiful front yard opens to private front courtyard with seating area around outdoor fireplace and separate entrance to casita bedroom suite with custom bath and direct entry from garage. Fabulous foyer leads to spacious formal living room and formal dining room with custom two-way fireplace. Gorgeous chef’s dream kitchen with granite counters, custom cabinetry, kitchen island, breakfast bar, walk-in pantry, wine bar and breakfast room with stunning mountain views. Family room with patio access and fireplace. Large game room with custom bar and private patio access. Theater room with top notch 3D video projector and 100 inch screen, surround sound and custom theater seating with built-in bass shakers. Amazing master bedroom suite with seating room, built-in safe, access to private exercise/nursery room with back yard access and access to theater room. Stunning master bathroom with granite counters, dual sinks, custom cabinetry, custom spalike tub with jets, huge stone walk-in shower and massive walk-in closet. Spacious guest bedroom suites with custom baths and large office area. Resort style backyard with large covered patio, outdoor bar, outdoor dining area with built-in BBQ and fireplace, custom ramada with built-in swing bench, huge play pool with rock waterfall and heated spa with jets, second above ground spa with jets, multiple synthetic grass areas and small side courtyard. Inside laundry room with cabinetry. Over height 3-car garage with attached cabinetry including carport sink and epoxy flooring throughout. 5 bedroom has been designed to be a bonus room. This home has it all! Excellent Kyrene Schools. Great Ahwatukee location!
Enjoy the serenity of waterfront living in Ahwatukee from this gorgeous home with abundant amenities. Grand entry with vaulted ceilings, artistic custom oak staircase and designer columns. Spacious eat-in kitchen features refinished white cabinetry with custom rubbed bronze hardware, island and Sub-Zero refrigerator. Open floor plan with inviting fireplace in living room, large formal dining room and wet bar in family room. Upgrades include 17” tile flooring, Plantation shutters, ceiling fans, built-in cabinetry in loft and remodeled secondary baths. Upstairs master suite boasts French doors to view balcony, updated bathroom plus large walkin closet. Large secondary bedrooms. 2015 exterior paint. 2014 roof /balcony. HVAC compressors in 2014 and 2017. Resort-style backyard with fenced pool with waterfall, BBQ, lush landscaping including fruit trees, custom dock fence and boat that conveys.
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ou’ve trusted your real estate agent’s advice throughout the homebuying process, but should you also rely on her to find a home inspector, too? Realtor.com says, “Your agent likely has a list of thorough and qualified home inspectors, so going with her recommendation is probably a safe bet. But understand that you’re by no means obligated to work with the person your agent recommends.” “Most agents have worked with multiple home inspectors, and they can provide you with a list of recommendations,” said Realtor Bruce Elliott. “Whether you choose to go with one of the suggested inspectors or opt to find one of your own, it’s important to do research. Take the time to look up reviews online and ask for references.” Even if you choose to hire the inspector your agent suggests, real estate expert Michele Lerner suggests shopping around to make sure you’re hiring an inspector who charges a reasonable fee. The inspection, while not absolutely necessary to get a mortgage, is generally considered one of the most important parts of the home-buying process. The inspector will look for problems with the property you’re considering purchasing. He’ll examine the entirety of the house, including the HVAC, electrical wiring, boiler or water heater, plumbing, roof, foundation, and interior spaces. He’ll also look for evidence of termite damage. Keep in mind the inspector can look only at what’s out in the open and that he won’t be breaking through walls. A good inspector will do a thorough examination of everything visible that could cause problems later on. Depending on where you live, you’ll hire either an engineer who can examine everything or an inspector who will flag potential issues to be looked at more thoroughly by another professional. Both will provide you with a detailed report afterward to guide your next steps. If the inspector finds any problems, you and your agent can decide whether to
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A past appraisal will help you pinpoint the right price. If you have an appraisal in hand, from when you bought or refinanced your house, you might think that’s a logical place to start to price your home. It’s not. An appraisal assigns your home a value
ask the seller fix the problems or provide compensation – or even walk away from the deal altogether if the issue is serious. Additionally, the inspection is a great time to learn the basics of maintenance for your new home. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and use the opportunity to create a punch list for yourself later. As the inspector is pointing out issues, he’ll help you understand what you need to do after closing to make sure your house is kept in top condition. “A house doesn’t have a check engine light,” said Frank Lesh, executive director of the American Society of Home Inspectors. “Your inspector will point out things that need to be replaced or repaired in the future.” To find a home inspector on your own, Lerner recommends asking for recommendations from lenders, contractors, or your potential community’s homeowners association. Two organizations that provide certifications are the National Association of Home Inspectors and the American Society of Home Inspectors. If you need to find an inspector with a particular specialty, such as someone who specializes in lead testing, the ASHI website lists specialists. “You can also ask friends or colleagues who’ve recently purchased a home or search sites such as Angie’s List and read reviews online,” said Lerner. When you’re interviewing inspectors, ask about their experience, price, and certification. Check their references and ask for a sample report. After eliminating anyone who isn’t qualified, look for someone whose communication style works for you. In the end, whether the inspector you hire was your agent’s recommendation or someone you found on your own, the most important thing is that you found someone you trust. After all, buying a house is probably the biggest purchase you’ll ever make; you want to go to closing feeling confident that you’re making the right decision. Realtor.com provided this report.
based on market conditions at a specific date, so it becomes old news very quickly. In fact, lenders typically won’t accept appraisals that are more than 60 days old. “Since lenders know markets can change in six months’ time, it’s important for sellers to understand that a previous appraisal is never a reliable source for the current value of a home,” Marks said.
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November brings some early deadlines for a few editions of AFN BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor
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s a veteran of both weeklies and dailies, I’ve found that one constant in the newspaper business is the demand to think ahead. Last week, you were thinking Halloween. I was thinking Thanksgiving. Well, maybe I’d be thinking Thanksgiving regardless, but the point is this: Any publication and its people are driven by deadlines. And as the guy in charge of making sure we hit the presses on time, I can tell you that as enjoyable as holidays are, the run-up to them can be a challenge to us deadline-driven souls. So, I was thinking turkey day while you were fitting your kids with costumes or wondering what you were going to wear to a costume party for one reason only – two if you count the fact I don’t like putting on costumes. With all the holiday events coming
Water department is tone deaf to customers’ complaints
Kathryn Sorensen, director of Water Services for the city of Phoenix, is tone deaf to Ahwatukee residents’ concerns about ridiculously high water bills. Ahwatukee residents have complained for months about unusually high water bills. Many residents, including this one, complained to the water department but were told that we must have a leak. Councilman Sal DiCiccio stepped in and hosted a meeting on Oct. 26 at Pecos Community Center so residents could voice their concerns directly to Ms. Sorensen and her staff. Water department officials started the meeting with an overview of who they are, and what they do for the city. Along the way, they said, “We work for you because you (the residents) own the utility.” And, “We have no incentive to not work with you (the homeowners).” Throughout the meeting, Ms. Sorensen and her team repeatedly maintained that the water meters are mechanical devices
‘round the corner, it’s important for local organizations – be they churches, schools or charities – to pay attention to AFN’s deadlines this month, lest you find the announcements of your special events without a home in our editions. The deadline changes for this month only arise from the fact that our printers have families who like to celebrate holidays too. To accommodate them and staff, therefore, here are some changes that will be in effect for November only: • To make the Nov. 15 edition, I must have your announcements by Nov. 10. • To make our special Nov. 23 edition, the deadline is Nov. 10. • For our Nov. 29 edition, the dead line is noon Nov. 17. Yes, we are publishing on Thanksgiving Day instead of the Wednesday before. I sometimes get latecomers who overlook a deadline and then beg to be forgiven so their announcement can appear. I try to help when I can.
But in the case of the deadlines above, I won’t be able to help. I know this is a busy time of year and things can easily get overlooked. But if you are in charge of publicity for an organization planning a time-sensitive event, you might want to paste these deadlines right onto your Thanksgiving shopping list – unless, of course, you’re a last-minute shopper. Better yet, now that I’ve got your thinking of it, why not send me the announcements now? While I am on the subject of announcements – whether they are for Around Ahwatukee, Calendar or just general news – here are a couple of other reminders. Besides making sure you include the three basics of any announcement – time, date and place – please be as detailed as you can about the event. I’m not saying every word or even every detail will necessarily go into the paper since we do have space limitations, but it’s much easier winnowing down a press release than it is trying to chase down information.
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and are working properly. She mentioned a recent sample they took of random properties in the city where no problems were found with the meters. Sal asked the homeowners to summarize their individual problems. Two recurring themes quickly emerged. First, many residents, including me, complained about the less-than-professional customer service responses provided by her department when we called to voice our concerns. Second, many of us said we saw a spike in water usage up to 300 percent starting in June (July) billing and lasting two to three months before settling back down to near-historical usage levels. Many residents said they checked for leaks and found none. With so many residents citing the same issue, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to at least consider there may be a problem with the system in Ahwatukee. We want to know exactly what Ms. Sorensen is committing to do to investigate and solve this problem. When asked, she was evasive at best. Some homeowners asked if the city would refund confirmed
over payments – no response. I suggested they send crews to all the properties represented in the meeting to conduct full inspections for free. She agreed to inspect only the water meters. I and others pointed out that the water meter system consists of the mechanical meter and electronic sensor, radio frequency transmitter and receiver and application software. During the meeting, two homeowners reported receiving exactly the same water bill to the penny for two months in a row – strange indeed. Throughout the meeting, Ms. Sorensen seemed to be suggesting that “We don’t have a problem; you have the problem.” I and others pointed out that many other communities nationally and internationally have reported similar over billing problems with the smart water meters. Problems have been reported by 13 city/ county governments in California, the city of Chicago and it suburbs and Atlanta, among others. The problems found included system software adding leading and trailing zeros to the readings. With so many commu-
Those of you who are active in an Ahwatukee congregation might want to remind whoever is in charge of publicity that we maintain a special calendar in our Faith section for a reason: It provides information on special services, or even regular services, as well as events that are open to the public. With Christmas coming in on us fast, this is an ideal time to get out the word on any special services planned for either that day or leading up to it. As for announcements of a more secular nature, bring it on: We encourage all organizations, big and small, to take advantage of the free platform we offer in print that goes to thousands of Ahwatukee residents each week. I know from firsthand accounts that organizations taking advantage of AFN see increases in the number of attendees at their events. You can email the information directly to me at pmaryniak@ahwatukee.com. Hope to hear from you – in time for our readers to hear from you as well. nities reporting problems with the smart meter system, we are shocked that Ms. Sorensen hasn’t already stepped in to conduct a full inspection of the entire system in Ahwatukee to confirm it is operating correctly. While Sal was proactive to identify an action plan, I was not satisfied with the decision to appoint a homeowner committee of five people to work with Sal’s office to develop a plan to investigate the problem. Isn’t this what we are paying Ms. Sorensen for? Aren’t she and her staff the experts? With so many residents reporting billing spikes of 200 percent to 300 percent, we need Ms. Sorensen to take ownership of this problem and provide answers NOW and stop the political rhetoric. -Jim Lindstrom
Legislator urges support for Kyrene, Tempe Union overrides
As your state representative, I support our local schools. Strong public schools See
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are integral to the success of our local businesses, neighborhoods, and our children. Our community has a long history of support for high-quality education as evidenced by support for needed bond and override funding. Excellent public schools are the foundation for our economy, our quality of life, and our property values. This is why I urge you to vote YES for our Kyrene and Tempe Union High School elections today. Our public school classrooms have been underfunded by over $1,000 per student since 2008. When adjusted for cost-of-living, Arizona high school teacher pay ranks 49th in the nation while Arizona elementary teacher pay ranks dead last. In spite of this underfunding, TUHSD and Kyrene are well represented among the high-achieving students in Barrett’s Honor College in ASU, and scholarship winners in other highly selective colleges. This point of pride in our community reflects the great work of our schools and students. Your YES vote for overrides will ensure our district schools can keep class sizes at their current levels and help pay for teacher salaries.
Our state Legislature has clobbered DAA (capital) funding to a small fraction of adequacy, so our schools rely on these bonds and overrides to provide essential funding for technology, student safety, transportation, ParentVue, and technology required for AZMerit testing. Yes! I mentioned technology twice. It is that important. Tempe Union will use the small increase in its override to support teacher salaries. The Kyrene M&O override will support current class sizes, teacher salaries, and important classes such as music, art, and PE. Your YES vote for the Kyrene Bond ensures buildings receive maintenance for safety. Community support for a bond helps keep our school buildings safe and sound as the state continues to underfund this portion of funding. Our teachers do exemplary work, but the teacher shortage could leave our students unprepared for the jobs of tomorrow, affecting our economy badly. To prepare students for their bright future and ours, to keep good teachers, and to keep your property values strong, this funding is essential. Please join me in voting YES on all ballot questions for your Kyrene and Tempe Union High schools. -LD 18 State Rep. Mitzi Epstein
FOX network generating the fake news destroying nation
“Fake news” is destroying this country. Donald Trump popularized the term “fake news,” referring to any reporting that does not agree with him. There is fake news, but it is the opposite of what many Americans believe. Think about this logically. To believe the Trump scenario that Foxis telling the truth, then you must also believe that NBC, CBS, ABC, PBS, NPR, the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, London Times, Der Spiegel (Germany), Allgemeine Zeitung (Frankfurt Paper) and countless others are lying. Again, think of the logic. How do you get so many organizations to tell the same story? Is someone running a huge conspiracy and organizing it and no one has leaked that info? There would be thousands and thousands of people in on the conspiracy. Impossible. To believe this is happening, you would need to believe that all the entities above and countless others news outlets, communicate with each other what the “fake news” is going to be that day, and no one would deviate.
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You would need to be a conspiracy theorist to believe that would work. When do they start the news cycle? Do they all get on the phone at 3:30 in the morning to decide what the news is going to be that day? Seems unlikely. Do they email each other what the fake news is going to be that day? Seems risky. The only logical conclusion is that all these news outlets are telling the truth, and many have been doing it for nearly 100 years. These outlets were formed to bring people the news. Fox has been around for a little over 20 years and was formed as a mouthpiece for conservatives. This has taken them down the road of bending, twisting, or concealing the truth. Save our country. Try getting your news from another source. You owe it to our country to learn more than what Fox is feeding you. There are many choices above or you can search for others. Fox News defends conservatives, no matter how damaging it is for average Americans. Propaganda has destroyed countries. Don’t let it destroy America. Find alternative sources for news. When will the bullying stop? -Barry Smith
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Ahwatukee parents of five run home-based clothing business BY COTY DOLORES MIRANDA AFN Contributor
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rowing up in Utah, Leah Kirk was surrounded by women who sewed. Her grandmother kept her sewing machine on the dining room table, and her single mother, after working all day in a clothing factory, would come home and sew anything from pajamas to prom gowns. At age 12, living in east Mesa, Kirk took sewing lessons, not knowing the skill would evolve into her career. Now, Ahwatukee residents Kirk and her husband, Derrick Carlo, own an online clothing company, KissingBlake.com, named after their youngest son, Blake, 4. The couple has five children up to age 12. Kissing Blake started as a cloth diaper business but has branched out to children’s clothing. Most recently, the couple started a line of school activewear imprinted with
Kyrene School’s elementary and middle school names and mascots. The activewear line includes casual leggings and sports fitness models that contain spandex. Sports leggings are available in sizes for boys, girls, men and women. The couple also is at work designing logo activewear for Desert Vista and Mountain Pointe high schools. A prototype diaper created more than three years ago launched Kissing Blake. It was also what convinced Carlo he should throw his hat into the ring, and now he works full time with his wife in various roles, including IT, his forte. “It wasn’t until I designed and made the first diaper that my husband could see the potential,” said Kirk. “He saw that and said, ‘Hey, I think you might have something here.’ That’s when he really got involved.” The quality cloth diapers are what launched the business, though currently See
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Kissing Blake founder Leah Kirk sews some of her Ahwatukee home-based business' clothing.
State income tax cut next year will be less than meets the eye BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services
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rizonans are in line for an income tax cut when they file their returns next April. But don’t go planning that trip to Europe – or even Los Angeles – just yet. A new law is boosting the standard exemption on state tax forms. For individuals, the increase is $50; couples get twice as much. But there’s less there than meets the eye. The exemption comes off each taxpayer’s adjusted income, the figure against which the actual taxes are computed. So even for those making more than $155,159 a year, which is where the state’s top tax bracket starts, the $100 they can exempt from their taxable income translates out to a tax cut somewhere in the neighborhood of $4.50, enough to buy a couple of gallons of gas. And those earning less will be seeing a smaller reduction.
House Speaker J.D. Mesnard, who shepherded the tax cut through the Legislature earlier this year, said the change, despite its small size, is long overdue. “Over the last decades, we haven’t changed the personal exemption despite the fact that inflation has made the personal exemption worth less and less every year,’’ he said. With the change, the exemption for individuals goes from $2,100 last year to $2,150 on the 2017 personal income tax form, the one to be filed next April. Couples get an additional $100, bringing the exemption to $4,300; for couples with children, the additional $100 takes the exemption to $6,400. An identical increase is set for the 2018 tax year. After that, the figure will be altered annually to match inflation. But, again, all this does is lower the taxable income, the figure against which individuals and couples then compute what they owe. “It may have been a small adjustment,’’
Mesnard said. “But it’s still a meaningful one in terms of what it communicates to the taxpayer moving forward.’’ But Mesnard conceded there also was a political motive behind the tax break. He was trying to line up the votes for the budget. And Mesnard said some fellow Republicans were balking at not only the $9.8 billion spending plan but also giving the state’s three universities the authority to borrow $1 billion for new construction and repairs. “There were some of my colleagues who felt like one big thing that was missing from the overall package, including the fact that the bonding proposal was part of the overall package, was something specifically for the taxpayer,’’ Mesnard said. “This was a nominal but reasonable and still meaningful adjustment that helps every single taxpayer in the state.’’ This isn’t the first time that lawmakers have tweaked the tax code to account for inflation. Another provision of law requires an
annual adjustment to the standard deduction available to filers who do not itemize. The Department of Revenue, which just made the computations, said that figure was $5,099 for individuals and $10,189 for couples. The 2017 tax forms will alter that to $5,183 and $10,336, respectively. And there’s another state law designed to help control “bracket creep,’’ where individuals find themselves thrown into a higher tax bracket simply because they got a raise. Now, those brackets are automatically adjusted to account for inflation. For 2016, the lowest tax rate – 2.59 percent – applied to individual earnings of up to $10,179. The new figures announced by the Department of Revenue now apply that rate up to $10,346. There are similar increases for other tax brackets. Here, too, however, the difference is minimal, with the savings for someone See
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Kissing Blake is only doing custom diapers, shipping worldwide. “We used to do a lot of ready-made, but now we’re doing mostly custom. People like choosing their own snaps and fabrics,” said Kirk. “We have buyers from all over the world – Italy, Israel, Spain, Australia, the Philippines, Canada.” Even with these custom orders that often add $24 shipping to the two-diaper orders, what Kirk finds frustrating is the lack of local response. “We probably have more orders from Israel and Florida than we do from Arizona,” she sighed, shaking her head. Her custom diapers have received rave reviews from online bloggers who have tried them – praising their absorbency since most can be folded for a 10-deep absorption – as well as the quality and the selection of fabrics available. “The quality is really good, and I’m not just saying that,” laughed Kirk. “We almost always have repeat customers.” They’re not inexpensive diapers. The One Size starts at around $34 and up, depending on fabrics, whether it is custom embroidered and the number of liners and size.
It’s the multiple layers of soakers she includes that allow for high absorbency. The three sizes available are NuBee, for 6 to 15-plus pounds; Tweeny, for 6 to 25plus pounds; and One Size for 8 to 35 pounds. The One Size has proved popular for older children that may require help with bed wetting or are experiencing certain ailments. “A lot of kids wear diapers who have medical conditions, and there are older children who may still have issues with wetting their bed,” said Leah, adding: “I get a lot of feedback from customers who have older children, and they love these diapers. In fact, after getting a message from a mom overseas, I’m working on pull-ups.” She also offers a one-size toddler diaper that can accommodate up to 60 pounds. The vast selection of fabrics helps make the diaper experience more fun for older users. “I have hundreds of different prints, even more than are listed,” she said. She said once she started realizing there was a demand for her diapers, she chose to stay with click rather than brick so she might spend quality time at home with her family. “I pretty much work all day, sewing, cutting and responding to customers. I
try and work around my kids’ schedule,” she said, speaking of her children, three of whom attend Kyrene Monte Vista and the oldest at Kyrene Altadena Middle School. It was that involvement with Kyrene Schools that helped her branch into the school activewear with the names, colors and logos of every Kyrene elementary and middle school. “We’re trying to get involved with the schools, partnering with the PTOs to help them make money,” she said. Another popular category on her website involves baby carriers including sports carriers with Major League Baseball and NFL teams’ logos. Baby carriers are available ready-to-ship or made-to-order, and come in two sizes KB Littles and KB Tots. Kirk said all carriers are U.S.Consumer Product Safety Commission-certified, and they start at $109. Other items available for purchase from KissingBlake.com include harem pants, newborn sets, dresses (newborn through toddler) and baby blankets. All these items are made in her home studio, which is stocked with materials. She has three sewing machines at the ready. “I strive to have excellent customer service, and that has been a very important to keeping us succeeding in our business,”
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who gets a $100 raise being in the neighborhood of a dollar a year. Corporations, however, are another matter. Prior to 2014 corporations were paying taxes at a rate a hair below 7 percent. Now the actual tax rate – the percentage the state gets – is down by close to a third, to 4.9 percent. Those changes were pushed by Republican legislative leaders who said they would promote economic development. More to the point, the claim was they would convince firms to relocate here and get those already in Arizona to expand. The results, however, have not been as promoted. In 2015, before the breaks started kicking in, Arizona collected $663 million in corporate income taxes. This year, corporate collections are projected to reach just $314 million, slipping to $272 million next fiscal year. Even Jan Brewer, who was governor at the time and agreed to the cuts, eventually conceded to Capitol Media Services that the reductions were “a little bit too aggressive,’’ leading to a reduction in revenues needed for state services. “Sooner or later, you have to pay the fiddler,’’ she said.
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eremiah Green is wasting no time making a name for his window-cleaning business. Since moving to Ahwatukee from Illinois five months ago, Green’s South Mountain Window Cleaning Co. has received more than 50 five-star reviews on social media platforms such as Yelp and Angie’s List. And he’s become a Century 21 Arizona Foothills Preferred Vendor. “We pride ourselves in providing courteous, experienced, uniformed window cleaners who are committed to spending time with our clients and ensuring they’re 100 percent satisfied,” he said. “Our intention is to build long-term relationships with happy clients”, said Green. “We are careful and diligent with our work yet also maintain insurance to protect our clients.” Green said one reason he thinks he’s building a solid reputation is that “we don’t rush through our jobs just to get more done during the day.” Before moving to Ahwatukee, Green managed a national window-cleaning company. Barbara Smith, a five-year Pinnacle Quality Swervice Award winner with
Century 21 Arizona Foothills, said Green’s recent inclusion among Century 21’s preferred vendors came after her recommendation. “They arrived on time, did a great job and wore booties throughout the appointment to ensure our home stayed pristine. The experience left me saying, ‘I should have done this a long time ago,’” said Smith. “A few days later, I received a thank-you card signed by Green and his wife along with a thoughtful gift – pet treats for my two dogs,” she added. Century 21 is a worldwide real estate estate firm whose preferred vendor list comprises companies it has vetted for quality. Green also is a member of Arizona’s largest LeTip chapter, tempeprofessionals. com, a referral organization. “LeTip has been a crucial in helping us get our business off the ground,” he said. “It has been a wonderful source of clients in a geographic area that was new for us.” Green has now joined the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce, which is hold a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the business at noon Nov. 7 at Zzeeks Pizzao, 4825 E. Warner Road, Ahwatukee.
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Ahwatukee resident Jeremiah Green is quickly building up his new business.
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This biblical scripture 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/classes.
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This biblical scripture study embraces a spirit-filled, intellectually honest, and understandable exploration of God’s Word. Lessons will combine Christian and Jewish theology along with Bible history, archaeology and linguistics for a rich learning experience. DETAILS>> 9:15 a.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579, mvlutheran.org.
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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.
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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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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 480-759-6200 or gbattle@moutainpark.org. 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.
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GosBells, Mountain View’s learning handbell choir, teaches you how to ring those bells in this group. Must be committed to rehearsals and performance/worship times. DETAILS>> 6:00 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org.
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the natural disasters happening around us—not volcanoes, but hurricanes and fires. So, it’s almost hard to talk about it, because it’s (Special to AFN) exciting but you want to be rePompei volcano victims, right , form an spectful. This exhibition connects eerie tableau in the upcoming exhibit, below, at the Arizona Science Center. the event of Pompeii to our guests in a meaningful way.” Pompeii: The Exhibition, which opens November 18 at the Science Center, will examine Pompeii before and after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius on August 24, 79 A.D. buried the city. Ash and debris from Vesuvius hit the population of the Roman town that day, it caught people off guard. As they lay down in fear or attempted to escape, the debris suddenly enveloped them, capturing people in whatever pose they happened to be holding. For centuries, the town lay buried. By the time the site was finally excavated in the 1700s, the bodies had deSee
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huai “Mark” He certainly used his noodle opening his new Chandler restaurant last month. With Let’s Eat Noodles at 961. W. Ray Road,, he introduces the region to authentic “alleyway cuisine” from his native Chongqing, also known as Chungking, in southwest China. “The food we have is spicy, and the ingredients are unique and complicated,” said Mark, a marketing student at Arizona State University. Each dish has as many as 20 ingredients, including fried peanuts, broiled sprouts and chili peppers – what he calls the “soul of the noodle soup.” Food is spicy in Chongqing, as in other warm southern Asian areas, to help the body cool through perspiration, he said. “Of course, we can make your food less
spicy. Just ask any of us,” he said. He and his business partner have five employees. Both his business partner and his girlfriend are also from Chongqing. “She helps me a lot, too, when I make the hot chili oil. She gives me a lot of inspiration, loves to cook and gives me ideas for new recipes.” Chongqing food is similar to that from the Szechuan province, but the emphasis is on noodles – the base of many, although not all, of Mark’s dishes. Some ingredients come directly from that city, while others he acquires from local wholesale purveyors and ethnic groceries. For instance, instead of some of the Chongqing hot peppers he can’t buy from China, Mark uses habaneros from Mexico or Chinese hot peppers from Los Angeles, which offer similar spice levels. Mark spent almost 20 years in ChongqSee
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begins to permeate the neighborhood.” His Uncle You Liu is visiting him this fall to offer some insights on restaurant management and development. At ASU, his marketing studies have already helped him with the business, he said. “I came to the U.S. because I wanted to study business at ASU and I wanted to know more American culture. Besides, I love basketball and the NBA,” he said. Signature dishes at Let’s Eat Noodles are spicy beef noodles, fried potato, cold noodles, mushrooms & short ribs xiao mian and braised beef mian. In Mandarin Chinese, “mian” is noodles and “xiao” is a “small amount.” The restaurant’s hot pot is also native to Chongqing, and you can order it with vegetables such as kelp, tofu, potato and lotus root as well as fish, tripe and calamari. Also available are dishes with fish and seafood, such as the barbecue fish and the seafood xiao mian, as fish is a staple in Chongqing. The Jialing River, which feeds the Yangtze River, passes through the city. “All of the food we serve is authentic and represents the people’s favorite food,” he said. “Chongqing food and noodles are unique, and the food we serve here is almost the same, the same flavor. That’s why we opened: to bring real Chongqing food to the U.S. I want more people to know the food I’ve loved since I was young.”
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ing, and his family still lives there. Chongqing is an enormous city. With a metro population of 30 million and an urban population of 18.38 million, it’s the most populous Chinese municipality. “It’s so large, it’s considered like a province, like Sichuan (Szechuan) or Hunan,” Mark said. He explained that Chongqing is one of China’s four municipalities that are, in essence, administered the same way the provinces are. The others are China’s capital Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin. This was done in 1997 as part of the massive Three Gorges project, which forced migration from the areas filled by the world’s largest dam. People came to the city looking for homes, jobs and futures. They also found great food. Mark acquired his love for cooking and hospitality when he was a boy. “I worked as a waiter in my Uncle Yu Liu’s three restaurants in Chongqing. I worked in the front and back for about three months and gained a lot of experience. He’s also a great chef. I learned a lot from him.” “In Chongqing, the noodle-house owners are a group of early risers,” he writes in his menu. “Around 4 o’clock in the morning, they start to cook a rich, flavorful spicy oil. The fragrance of the homemade pepper
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is not suitable for all ages. Custer said the Pompeii show is the first of its kind locally, as well as one of the museum’s largest: “To my knowledge, this is the first Pompeii exhibit to come to Phoenix, as well as one of the biggest exhibits of any kind we have ever hosted,” she said. “It’s beautiful and phenomenal, because you get the feeling that you’re back in time, experiencing what they experienced. You think, ‘Could this be me?’” To get some idea of what it might feel like to experience a volcanic eruption, the exhibition also features a simulation in a 4-D theater, complete with seats that rock and roll as you smell the burning ash. It’s not completely out of the realm of possibility that we could someday encounter the real thing. “After all, we have a large volcano system here in Arizona, at San Francisco Peak,” she said. “Dormant doesn’t mean extinct.”
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Mountain Pointe High again enters football playoffs as top seed BY GREG MACAFEE AFN Sports Editor
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or the third time in five years, head coach Norris Vaughan and the Mountain Pointe High School football team will enter the state tournament as the No. 1 seed. It may have come as a surprise to some, as Desert Ridge, the only in-state team that handed Mountain Pointe a loss this season, received the No. 2 seed. But, the Pride have proved themselves time and time again as one of the best teams in Arizona. Junior kicker Ben Abercrombie drilled a 31-yard field goal as time expired to deliver another win for the Pride Friday and secure their 8-2 regular season record. Now, the Pride will look to No. 16-seed Cibola (5-5) on Friday at Karl Kiefer stadium. The Raiders enter the 6A State Tournament high off a big 28-15 win over Tucson High Magnet School, capturing a piece of the 6A Southern Region and an automatic bid into the state playoffs. As the Raiders were ranked at No. 21 in the final AZPreps365 rankings of
first-round matchup. While the Raiders sport a record of 5-5, they have won four of those games on the road as they head to Ahwatukee on Friday Offensively for the Raiders, it has been a heavy dose of Jesse Escott all season long. The senior running back has carried the ball 194 times for 1,071 yards and 14 touchdowns. But the 5-foot-7, 200-pound back has played in only seven games this season and has eclipsed the 100-yard mark in every game. He has scored at (Cheryl Haselhorst/AFN Contributor) least one touchdown in every Pride defensive back Kenny Churchwell spoils a pass play by game but one, a 28-25 loss to Gilbert during last Friday’s game. Valley Vista. The Raiders are led by an the season, capturing the region cham- Arvizo on the sideline and under center, pionship knocked bubble teams like as junior quarterback Ethan Arvizo holds No. 15-ranked Desert Vista and No. the reins on the offensive side. He’s com16-ranked Gilbert out of the playoff pic- pleted 104 passes for 1,488 yards and 14 ture. touchdowns this season. He’s also only The Raiders, led by longtime head thrown five interceptions in 2017 and coach Lucky Arvizo, are riding a three- two of those came in a 41-0 blowout loss game winning streak heading into their to Southwest EC at the beginning of the
season. The junior gunslinger has spread the ball around this season with 13 different Raiders catching passes, but nearly half of his completions have gone to Gabriel Ramirez. The junior receiver has caught 50 passes for 939 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2017. The only other Raider with over 200 yards receiving is sophomore Zeke Rios, who has caught 16 passes for 232 yards. The Raiders’ three offensive weapons will run into one of the strongest defenses that they will have faced. While Arvizo will have to throw into a secondary that has picked off 17 passes and deflected 69 more this season, Escott will run into a defensive line that limited Chandler running backs Drake Anderson and DeCarlos Brooks to 114 yards on Sept. 8. Defensive linemen Shomari Hayes and Kenneth Lofton have combined for 15 sacks this season and were recently joined by junior lineman Matthew Pola-Mao, who returned from an injury Friday night to make his first appearance of the season. See
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end zone. After a missed extra point, Desert Vista led 7-6 late in the first quarter. A 19-yard field goal by Matt Lewis made it 10-6 Thunder after one. The game slowed down from there and was filled with myriad penalties and turnovers by both sides, with neither team was able to score until the middle of the fourth quarter. Another Kline interception set up the game-winning drive for Corona. With just under eight minutes to go, the Aztecs marched down the field and took advantage of a visibly tired Desert Vista defense. Corona took the lead for the first and final time on a 42-yard catch by Gavel. A two-point conversion brought the game to its final score as Desert Vista failed to score in the final moments. It was an emotional ending for Desert Vista, which fell to 5-5, while Corona
finished 2-8. With the Thunder’s playoff prospects already looking bleak before the seeding was announced the next day, Desert Vista coach Dan Hinds reflected on an up-and-down season. “There are a lot of things more important than losing a game,” he said. “The message I gave them tonight is to put the relationships they worked so hard to build first.” It was a tumultuous year for the Thunder, one that saw injuries to key players James Stagg and Jake White slow any momentum the team might have had early on. Hinds said he’s proud of how this group fought through adversity. “This was a quality group of young men,” Hinds said. “As they move through life, they’ll all face adversity in one way or another. That’s why I love this game – young men get the opportunity to face adversity and work through it.”
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Thunder cross-country hoping for national championship slot BY GREG MACAFEE AFN Sports Editor
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he Desert Vista High School boys cross-country program has been a pillar of success since its inception in 1996. Led by head coach Chris Hanson, the Thunder have captured eight state championships, eight region/ section championships and recently were crowned the champions of Tempe for the 13th time. They have established themselves as one of the best, if not the best, cross-country programs in the state, but one thing has always alluded Hanson, his runners, and every other boys’ cross-country team in Arizona: a trip to the national championship in Portland, Oregon. Getting to the National Championship has proved difficult for several reasons. First, the Thunder must finish among the top two teams at the Nike Southwest Cross Regionals in Casa Grande on Nov. 18. Second, they must compete in one of the toughest regions in the country with teams from New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Nevada. And they must try to find a balance between focusing on the present
have qualified to compete at the national championship and this year Hanson and his talented group of runners are looking to become the first boys team to accomplish that (Greg Macafee/AFN Sports Editor) feat. Desert Vista’s boys cross-country team is eyeing a national tourney. After a successful regular season filled with signature wins and and keeping an eye on the future. “Obviously, the state meet is big. We finishes against top teams from around obviously want to be a state champion. the country, they may just have the talent It’s a point of pride for your squad,” to do so. This season’s success couldn’t be Hanson said. “You can’t think you have this thing in the bag; you gotta perform, attributed to just one thing, but senior eating right and not getting too far ahead Reece Donihi has led the way for the Thunder. of ourselves.” “This has been by far the most impressive As for the national championship, Hanson added, “No Arizona coach, season for us not only physically but including myself, has been able to figure mentally,” Donihi said. “I think as a result of a culmination of almost four years out how to do that.” Four girls’ cross-country teams from of consistent dedication and relentless Arizona, including two from Desert Vista, hunger for success, we have finally tapped
into our potential as a group.” Throughout this season, the Thunder have made statements in several different races against both in-state and national competition. In September, Desert Vista traveled to the Woodridge Cross Country Classic in California, where the team placed second to the No. 2-ranked team on milesplit. com, Great Oak High School. Along with their runnerup finish, Donihi set a new three-mile school record with a 14:28.7 clocking. Two weeks later, the Thunder took first in the Desert Twilight Cross Country Festival in Casa Grande, which features teams from all over the country. The team’s performances at those two meets put them in the national spotlight and earned them a spot in the top 20 teams on milesplit.com. Hanson also believes that it helped his squad discover how good it actually is. “When you go to California, you can really see how good other schools and other programs are,” Hanson said. “You may be the big fish here, but when you See
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In the secondary, Ramirez will have to find a way to deal Delano Salgado, Marshawn Gibson and Kenny Churchwell to have any impact on the game. All season long the Pride have relied on their running back tandem of senior Gary Bragg and junior Jakim McKinney, who have combined for 1,858 yards and 22 touchdowns. But recently, junior quarterback Nick Wallerstedt has solidified himself as a solid throwing quarterback, passing for a combined 276 yards and three touchdowns in the past two games. The Mountain Pointe offense will run into a strong grouping of linebackers from Cibola. Senior Sebastian Torres leads the group, and the team, with 96 tackles in 2017 and is averaging 10.7 tackles per game. He’s also caused a fumble and recovered two more. Along with Torres, junior Elijah Contreras and senior Jacob Mcghee have been big for the No. 16 seed. Contreras has tallied 89 tackles on the season, leads the Raiders in sacks, and has caused two fumbles. Mcghee has only racked up 25 tackles on the season but has picked off two
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passes and has forced four fumbles. These three, along with defensive tackle Damian Magdaleno, will look to contain the Mountain Pointe offense and try to upset the No. 1 team in 6A. If the Pride can stay disciplined on both sides of the ball and avoid major penalties – something the team didn’t do a lot in its season finale against Gilbert last Friday – look for the No. 1 seed to race into the second round and face the winner of No. 8 Highland vs. No. 9 Desert Mountain. Mountain Pointe hosts this Friday’s playoff game at 7 p.m. Around the rest of 6A, Desert Ridge will face off with No. 15-seed Westview. Chandler, Perry and Hamilton were given the three, four and five seeds and will match up with Mesa Mountain View, Boulder Creek and Skyline, respectively. In 5A, the defending state champion Williams Field drew the No. 7-seed after upsetting previously undefeated Queen Creek on Friday. The Blackhawks will face-off with No. 10-seeded Chaparral. The Firebirds handed the Blackhawks their last loss of the season on September 15. Since then, the defending state champions have snapped off five straight wins, including a 28-27 last-minute win over No. 14-seed Campo Verde. In the 4A conference, the Higley
Knights received the No. 3-seed and Seton Catholic received the No. 6 seed, which could set up another rematch of their season finale matchup from Friday, in the second round. Marcos de Niza earned the No. 9 seed and a matchup with No. 8 Cactus Shadows. While 6A, 5A and 4A conferences will play on Friday night, the 3A and 2A games will take place on Saturday. In the 3A conference, Casteel will look to continue their undefeated season after receiving the No. 3 seed and a matchup with No. 14-seed Empire. No. 2-seeded American Leadership Academy-Queen Creek, which lost its only game of the season in week two against No. 1-seed Pusch Ridge, will face off with Ganado in the first round as they seem to be on a collision course with the Colts. Finally, in the 2A conference, three East Valley teams remain and two of them will face off in the first round, as No. 7-seed Gilbert Christian will take on No. 10seed Tempe Prep. The No. 11-seeded San Tan Foothills squad will have the opportunity to host a first-round game after capturing the 2A Metro East regional title with an overall record of 8-2. The Sabercats will host No. 6-seeded St. Johns on Saturday at 6 p.m.
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go to another state it makes a difference. So, when we took second at Woodbridge to Great Oak, and we were close, I mean it was a fight to the finish, to know that we were that close and we stood toe to toe with them, and I think there were something like 300 teams at that meet, and we took second. That’s a pretty big deal.” Since those big meets, the team has made its mark within the state, capturing both a city title and recently captured another sectional title as sophomore Sammy Van Alstine clocked a 15:58 at Crossroads Park in Gilbert to lead the Thunder. As the state championship approaches on Saturday, the Thunder will look to capture its fourth straight title. But the team also has its eyes set on another big accomplishment in the weeks to come. - Contact Sports Editor Greg Macafee at gmacafee@timespublications.com. Follow Greg on Twitter @greg_macafee
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Bosom Buddies, Ahwatukee/Chandler nonprofit, breast cancer, support group, meets 10am-12 Noon on the 2nd Saturday of the month. Meetings are held every month at Desert Cove, located at 1750 W Frye Rd., Chandler 85224. This is just north (across the street) from the Chandler Regional Hospital. For more info, call Benji Tucker at 602-739-8822.
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2016 Maserati Ghibli, approx 423 miles, vehicle wrecked front & rear, vehicle thru Mechanic lien process title can take up to 60 days after auction. Auction Thur., Nov 2, 2017 @ 5pm Scottsdale Premiere Collision, 723 N. Scottsdale, Tempe 85281.
In-Ahwatukee Toastmasters Club meets from 6:45-8am every Tuesday at Dignity Health Urgent Care Ahwatukee - Community Room (1st floor), 4545 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85048. Guests welcome anytime! http://4873.toast mastersclubs.org/
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Window Cleaning John's Window Cleaning 1-story $135 / 2-story $155 -inside and out up to 30 panes (add'l panes $2) Screens cleaned $2.50 per pane. Power Washing and Re-Screening available Same day Service (480) 201-6471
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Cats and Kittens are looking for you to play with them at the PetSmart located at 4609 E Ray Rd.
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R.A.I.N (Rescuing Animals In Need) needs volunteers* over the age of 13 to help care for the cats and kittens in our neighborhood PetSmart. Flexible days and hours.
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Meetings/Events Christian Business Networking, Chandler BiMonthly Chapter 7:30 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of the month Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals. Chandler Christian Church, Room B202 1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info: Maia, 480-4250624, christianbusinessnetworking.com
Looking for a quilting Group? Please come and see us, Prickly Piecers, a Chapter of the Arizona Quilters Guild. We meet at 7:00pm on the Third Thursday of each month except for July and August. We meet a the Desert Foothills United Methodist Church, 2156 E Liberty Lane, Phoenix AZ 85048 (East Valley/Ahwatukee Location. See you there!
Dining For Women (DFW) diningforwomen.org inspires, educates and engages people to invest in programs that make a meaningful difference for women and girls living in extreme poverty. DFW helps women find dignity and strength, develop skills and opportunities, value and support their children's education. We have a local chapter in Ahwatukee which meets the 3rd Thursday every month from 6:30 p.m.-8:30p.m. If you'd like to know more on how you can transform lives and reduce poverty contact Mary Hake at marysullivanhake @gmail.com
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Crops of Luv
"My dream is that one day we will be able to give every "wish" child a scrapbook to remind them that dreams do come true." Jody, co-founder, Ahwatukee based nonprofit
Come Join us: Help make embellishments, organize or assist with events, scrapbook, donate your time, money or space. Come be apart of something Awesome! Cropsofluv.com
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*Volunteers ages 13 -17 may volunteer with a parent/guardian.
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FALLEN MESSAGES: Penny for the Guy? “Remember, remember the fifth of November. Gunpowder, treason and plot...”
Finish the rhyme. The letters in each column of the quotation have been transposed and placed below the column. Unscramble the columns to reconstruct the original quote. Word breaks occur only at the dark squares. The end of a row is not a sentence break. Some letters have been filled in for you.
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Guy Fawkes is synonymous with the Gunpowder Plot. A foiled 1605 plot to blow up the House of Lords to kill King James and place his daughter on the throne. After a suspicious warning letter was received, the King ordered a search. Guido (Guy) was caught leaving the cellars and barrels of gunpowder were found under piles of firewood and coal. Guido was tortured and interrogated until he gave up his fellow planners. Found guilty of high treason, they were all hung and quartered. The failed plot has been commemorated in Britain since Nov. 5, 1605, when Londoners were encouraged to celebrate the King’s escape from assassination. Guy’s effigy is traditionally burned on a bonfire, commonly accompanied by a fireworks display. Fawkes has appeared in children’s books and penny dreadfuls (serial literature) and his face is seen in a multitude of masks W available and as worn by V in the comic book series F and movie “V for E H O Vendetta”. Saying “Penny for O N H the Guy” was a way to collect O N D W O G money to buy fireworks for E W F O R Y L D Guy Fawkes night.
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GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS & GAMANON for meeting information 602-266-97846 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a weight loss organization that is over 60 years old. We meet at Ahwatukee Rec Center on Cheyenne between S. 48th St. and S. 51st St. on Wed. eve's from 67:30 p.m. For more information: Terri at 480-893-6742. AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS SENIOR ASSOCIATION (AFSA) Attention: Seniors 55+ --- become a member of AFSA. Mark your calendars for the first Thursdayof every month and enjoy meeting new friends, have a delicious lunch, and be entertained. This all takes place at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel located at 51st St. and Elliot Rd. in Phoenix. Doors open at 11am and lunch is at Noon. Cost is $15. For further information and details, please call Sue McCann at (480) 469-9388.
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