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The Lakes Golf Course clubhouse caught fire on Feb. 28. [Photo by Ethan Fichtner/Special to AFN]
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erupted into an inferno of its own, with Phoenix Councilman Sal DiCiccio, an Ahwatukee resident, making claims that it was negligence on behalf of the current owners of the course, The True Life Companies (TTLC), that was the cause of the fire. “The True Life Companies (TTLC), the course owner, had been warned repeatedly that the structure was a hazard,” said DiCiccio.
The Loop 202 will be constructed for less money and faster than previously expected, according to representatives from the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). ADOT announced that the freeway is planned to be finished by 2019, three years sooner than previously projected, and for $122 million less than expected, all due to a partnership between ADOT and Connect 202 partners that was finalized at the end of February. “This first-of-its-kind highway contract in Arizona has not only reduced the overall cost but allowed ADOT to accelerate the entire project, meaning motorists will be able to benefit from this critical freeway sooner,” ADOT Director John Halikowski said. “That’s especially important in light of transportation needs today and into the future.” The partnership between Connect 202 Partners and ADOT, a private-public partnership, will be the first of its kind in Arizona history, with Connect 202 Partners approved in March 2015 and the
At a point when the controversy surrounding the Lakes Golf Course appeared to have reached an apex, with a lawsuit pending in federal court and a community divided on the purpose and value of the property remaining a devoted recreational and drainage area, emotions were further enflamed as the course’s clubhouse caught fire last week. The clubhouse, which has been
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40th Annual Kiwanis HERE AND NEAR HERE Ahwatukee Easter Parade Ahwatukee Farmers & Spring Fling March 26 Planning is underway for the 40th Annual Kiwanis Market on Sundays Ahwatukee Easter Parade and Spring Fling scheduled for March 26. Entries are needed, so now is the time for businesses, youth and church groups, families, and individuals to put their heads together and start organizing their entries for the Easter Parade. Sponsored again by the Kiwanis Club of Ahwatukee, Carmen Paiz, president, this year’s Parade Boss is Mike Schmitt for the 24th time. Beginning at 10 a.m., the parade forms at 48th Street and Warner Road and progresses north about 1 mile along 48th Street to Cheyenne Drive. Spectators are welcomed to bring lawn chairs or spread blankets and enjoy the parade. Public address stations will be located at Ahwatukee Country Club and at the corners of Ahwatukee Drive, Kiowa Street and Pawnee Street. After the parade, all are invited to the Spring Fling at Ahwatukee Community Center Park, 48th Street and Warner Road. Enjoy entertainment by local groups, vendor and craft booths, carnival rides, games, food, beverages, and games for the full family from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kiwanis member Andi Pettyjohn is heading the Spring Fling committee for the 16th time. Parade entry forms have been mailed to over 300 local businesses, groups and previous parade entries. For more Easter Parade information, call 480-759-0007 or email msch0007@aol. com. For more Spring Fling information, call 602-402-6267 or email andi@wttaz.com. Forms are available at www. ahwatukeekiwanis.org.
Fresh, local and seasonal produce, herbs, flowers, locally made jams, jellies, salsas, fresh-baked breads, natural pork, beef and fish and a selection of local arts and crafts are available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays at 4700 E. Warner Road. Free admission and parking. For more information, visit www.arizonafarmersmarkets.com. NEAR
20th Celebration of the Fresh Start Gala The 20th Celebration of the Fresh Start Gala will honor two decades of support for Fresh Start Women’s Foundation. Saturday, March 12, 6 p.m. at The Phoenician, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix. For more information, contact Amanda Schmidt at 602-261-7140 or aschmidt@fswf.org.
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DETAILS>> 6 p.m. Free. Steele Indian School Park Memorial Hall, 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix.
offering CPR classes on the Horizon Community Learning Center (HCLC) campus to fundraise for an automated external defibrillator machine (AED) for the schools. The CPR classes include proper use of an AED, compression-only CPR, and basic first aid procedures. DETAILS>> 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The classes are March 12, April 16, May 21. Then $25 of the class fee will be donated to HCLC for the purchase of the AED. The cost is $45 and includes a two-year CPR certification. Participants must be at least 8 years old. To reserve a space, go online to http://americanffc.org/product-category/cpr-class or call 1-800-433-0774. HCLC is located at 16233 S. 48th St.
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Precision Medicine in Oncology: Unlocking the Potential for Patients. Currently researching biomarkers for complex diseases (breast, colon, and prostate cancer). Guest Presenter David Duggan, Ph.D., associate professor, Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen). DETAILS>> 6-7:30 p.m. buffet dinner. Free parking. Space is limited. Contact Terry Ratner, RN, MFA, at 602.527.3776 to RSVP. Bluewater Grill, 1720 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix.
33rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Faire
SATURDAY, MARCH 19
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The Phoenix St. Patrick’s Day Parade began in 1984. Its purpose is to preserve and enhance the heritage and traditions of the Irish culture as well as share that culture with the citizens of Arizona.DETAILS>> Location for the parade: 3rd Street from Sheridan south to McDowell. Starts at 10 a.m. The faire starts at 10 a.m. at Hance Park, west side of Central at the Irish Cultural Center. Admission $10 adults 13 and older. Kids 12 and under free. Senior (55 and over) and military $8. For further information, call 602-280-9221 or visit www. stpatricksdayphoenix.org.
Benefitting Valley Dogs Rescue and Skin Cancer Awareness. Food Trucks, local beer, live music, raffle auction. A $600 Cornhole Tournament Purse, $50 twoperson team enter fee double elimination. Festival entry fee $5. Come support the dogs and raise skin cancer awareness.
Presented by Ahwatukee and Laser. Recovering heroin addicts Skin DETAILS>> 1-9 p.m, Ahwatukee Park, 4700 E. Warner speak to Ahwatukee PAL Road. Register at valleydogs.org/events. Two young recovering heroin addicts will speak to the Ahwatukee PAL group meeting. Devon H and Jon B are Welcome Home Veterans the sons of two of the Ahwatukee PAL group moms, and will talk about their addiction and recovery, and answer Park breaks ground any questions the group has. Attendees will have a MONDAY, MARCH 14
Operation Welcome Home will hold a Ground Blessing and Ceremonial Ground Breaking for Welcome Home Veterans Park on the property where the future park will be built. Dave Munsey will emcee the dignitaries, veterans’ organizations, volunteers, donors and the community who will gather from across the state to participate in the ceremony, marking a pivotal milestone in the non-profit’s immense project. DETAILS>> 10-11:30 a.m. 85 E. Civic Center Drive. The community is encouraged to attend the ceremony and can RSVP for a reserved seat, to Operations Welcome Home AZ by emailing info@owhaz.org.
chance to update the group about their addicted loved one, if they choose. DETAILS>> 7 p.m. Free and is open to parents and family members over the age of 18 dealing with addiction with family for friends. Mountain Park Community Church, 2408 E. Pecos Road, Room 117. The group meets on the second and fourth Mondays. For more information, visit palgroup.org or call 480300-4712.
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Tempe sorority’s ‘Spring Fling’
Tempe’s Alpha Kappa Chapter, Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority, will be raising funds for Tempe’s Connecting with Kids and Meals on Wheels programs with an annual “Spring Fling” luncheon and fashion show. Featuring casual, summer cruise, and after five fashions and a boutique provided by Dillard’s of Chandler Fashion Center. A raffle also will help raise money for the two organizations benefitting from the event. DETAILS> No host cocktails 11 a.m. followed by lunch after a welcome from the chapter’s president, Charlotte Varela, and the 1 p.m. fashion show at Double Tree by Hilton hotel, 2100 S. Priest Drive, Tempe. Reservations for the $45-per-person, open to the public, event are requested by March 12 at 480-945-9370.
Haru in the Garden
The Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix welcomes you to Haru: A Japanese Celebration of Spring. This is the third annual Haru festival that has continued to grow in popularity for its authenticity, artistic displays and performances. This festival is a special experience for anyone interested in culture, art, music, food and authentic experiences. DETAILS>> 6-9:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Advance tickets $20 member, $25 general, $5 youth 3-12, free under 3. Tickets at the gate: $25 member, $30 general, $5 youth 3-12, free under 3. Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix, 1125 N. 3rd Ave. For more information, visit www.japanesefriendshipgarden.org or call 602-274-8700.
Disney ‘Beauty And The Beast’ auditions
Singers, actors, dancers. Singers and actors bring a oneminute prepared song of your choice. Bring your music on iPod and also bring a one-minute monologue to show your acting skills. Dancers you will be taught a short dance combination at the audition. Bring dance paws and if you tap, bring tap shoes. DETAILS>> 9-10 a.m., ages 5-9; 10-11:30 a.m., ages 1013; 11:30-1 p.m., ages 14-20. Dance Studio 111 Theater Company, 4910 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 111. For more information, call 480-706-6040.
Dementia Friendly Initiative Public Summit
As part of the Dementia Friendly America initiative, a community discussion on how to improve the lives of people with dementia. Inspired by his own family’s experience with dementia, Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell and Banner Health will kick off the effort to make Tempe
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The 12th Annual Celebration of Bunco for Breast Cancer
Help us raise $10,000 to mark our 12th Anniversary. Bunco is an easy-to-play game of dice. You do not have to know how to play to attend. To be seated as a group, arrive as a group. More than 40 gift baskets and prizes available to win. DETAILS>> 1:30 p.m. doors open, 2:30 p.m. dice roll. Macayo’s Depot Cantina on Ash Avenue in Tempe. Donation: $40 per person. Limited seating is available. Registration deadline is March 15. For more information, contact: 480-759-0659 or 602-509-1297 or email azbfbc@hotmail.com or visit http://give.bcrfcure. org/azbfbc.
and Community. Co-presented by the Heard and Arizona State University, 7-8:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. In the Steele Auditorium. More information: english.clas.asu.edu/indigenous.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30
Foundation for Senior Living (FSL) Breakfast for All Ages FSL’s Breakfast for All Ages offers the opportunity to learn more about FSL’s 40-year commitment to providing for the most basic needs of Arizonans. FSL clients and their caregivers will share stories of how FSL has helped them maintain, and in some instances enhance, their independence. Sponsorships and donations will provide even more support to Arizonans of all ages. DETAILS>> Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. Breakfast and program at 8 a.m. Open to the public; no cost to attend, sponsorships available. Phoenix Country Club, 2901 N. 7th St. Phoenix. RSVP to Megan Word at 602-2850505, ext. 327 or email donations@FSL.org.
2nd ‘Fun Run, Walk and AAA Arizona seeks Roll’ with United Cerebral Crossing Guards Of The Palsy of Central Arizona Year UCP’s Fun Run, Walk and Roll is a celebration for individuals with disabilities as they strive to achieve their fullest potential, truly living a life without limits. This year’s notable attendees will include Bonner Paddock and John W. Quinn. DETAILS>> 8 a.m. Kiwanis Park, 5500 S. Mill Ave., Tempe. For more information on participation and event details, visit ucpofcentralaz.org.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23
Behind the Scenes Tour
Join collections staff for a “behind the scenes” tour of the museum. This is an opportunity to learn about the artifacts that are not on display in the museum and see how museums care for their collections. DETAILS>> 2-2:30 p.m. This first come, first serve tour is free with paid museum admission. Space is limited. Sign up at the front desk. Pueblo Grande Museum, 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix. For more information, call 602-495-0901 or visit www.pueblogrande.com.
THURSDAY, MARCH 24
ASU Simon Ortiz Labriola Center Lecture Manuelito Wheeler, director of the Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock and formerly of the Heard Museum, delivers this version of the Simon Ortiz and Labriola Center Lecture on Indigenous Land, Culture
AAA Arizona is calling for nominations from Maricopa and Pima counties for its ninth annual Crossing Guard of the Year. The club will select one guard from each county. Each winning school and guard will receive $500, courtesy of AAA. The nomination form can be downloaded online at www.az.aaa.com/files/newssafety/crossing-guard-year-nom-form-2016pdf. DETAILS>> The deadline to submit is March 11. For questions, contact AAAServes@arizona.aaa.com.
21st annual FOL Wine Tasting at Rawhide April 30
Tickets are available online at www.folaz.org for $50 or a Six Shooter package of six tickets for $240. They will be available for purchase starting in April at all three Ahwatukee Safeway locations, and an additional $10 (making them $60/person) at the door the day of the event. Silent auctions with hundreds of items for people to bid on, and all of the monies raised at the event goes toward lighting up the city of Ahwatukee with a million white lights during the holiday season. Volunteers wanted: visit www.folaz.org to sign up.
9th Annual Mutant Piñata Show looking for weird & wacky entries
The 9th Annual Mutant Piñata Show will take place the month of March, including during the Art Detour weekend, at Chartreuse Gallery in the historic Bragg’s Pie Factory building. Submissions are accepted from the community regardless of age or skill level and all submissions will be included as long as they meet the basic criteria. Pinatas can be created from any materials, whether traditional or non-traditional, and can either hang or sit on the floor. Piñata creations need to be delivered to Chartreuse Gallery March 1 from 10 a.m. to noon. Rope for hanging and name tags will be provided by the venue. DETAILS>> The exhibit will be open to the public during the Grand Avenue Artwalk and First Friday event March 4th; during the Third Friday March 18th; and during Art Detour Weekend March 19-20. For more information or for a submission form contact Beatrice Moore at muppetsrealmom@gmail.com
The Arizona Renaissance Festival
Get ready to be transported back to the 16th century as one of the largest and most picturesque Renaissance Festivals in the nation prepares for raucous revelry below the foothills of the Superstition Mountains. The festival is celebrating its 28th season of pomp and pageantry. DETAILS>> The Arizona Renaissance Festival is every Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 6 through March 27, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Discount ticket prices are adult $22, children 5-12 $10 purchased at Frys, children under 5 are free. Tickets purchased at the festival are $2 more. Senior discount tickets are $21 for those 60 and older, available only on festival days at the front gate ticket booth. The Renaissance Festival site is located east of Apache Junction on U.S. Highway 60, just past Gold Canyon Golf Resort, 12601 East US Hwy 60. For visitor information, call 520-463-2700 or visit for Directions and More Info:RenFestInfo.comHandsOn seeks donations.
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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.
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ou’ve probably read a restaurant guide or review before going out for a special dinner. And you’ve probably scanned a consumer review or two before buying a new or used car. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a place where you could get information on the quality of hospitals in your area? Well, there is. It’s called Hospital Compare and you can find it on the Medicare website, www.medicare.gov. Hospital Compare contains a wealth of information on how well hospitals perform certain surgeries and treat certain medical conditions. The data varies from hospital to hospital. Because the reality is David that some hospitals do a Sayen better job of caring for patients with certain conditions than others. The idea behind Hospital Compare is that making quality-of-care information easily available to the public will motivate hospitals to improve their care. Medicare has similar “compare” websites for nursing homes, home health agencies and dialysis facilities, too. You can search Hospital Compare by ZIP code, city or state. The data you’ll find are intended to provide a “snapshot” of the quality of care at about 4,000 hospitals throughout the United States. You don’t have to be a Medicare beneficiary to use Hospital Compare — it’s open to everyone, and it’s free. If you’re having a medical emergency, go to the nearest hospital. Get care as fast as you can. But if you’re planning to have surgery, or if you have a condition like heart disease and you know you’ll need hospital care in the future, talk to your doctor about the local hospital that best meets your needs. Find out which hospitals your doctor works with, and which hospitals he or she thinks give the best care for your condition. If you’re a Medicare beneficiary, ask if the hospitals participate in Medicare. At that point, you may want to spend some time on Hospital Compare. Hospital Compare shows the rates at >> See Choosing on page 1 2
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Joseph Marquez finishes the Phoenix half-marathon in Mesa on Feb. 27. Marquez decided to do a victory run after recovering from full cardiac arrest after last year’s race. [David Jolkovski/AFN]
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Ahwatukee runner completes race of a lifetime By Eric Smith AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS
Joseph Marquez was recently stretching prior to the BMO Harris Bank Phoenix Half Marathon in Mesa. His mind was unsettled. “It wasn’t bad nervousness; it was, just, I wanted to do well. I wanted to finish,” he said. Last year, the same race nearly finished him.
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Marquez collapsed at the end of the 2015 event, the victim of a massive heart attack. At one point in the hospital, he was clinically dead for 19 minutes. Marquez, 58, who lives in Ahwatukee, started running about five years ago as a way to improve his health, and as the miles went by last year, he was doing fine. Then came mile seven. Thats’ when things got hazy. Marquez doesn’t remember much after that. What he does recall comes not from personal recollection but from others recounting what happened after he collapsed after crossing the finish line in just shy of two hours. “There was no pain in the whole thing,” Marquez said. “There was no pain before I collapsed, and there was no pain even when I was in the hospital. There was nothing. I didn’t feel any pain at all.” Immediately after his body crumpled to
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the ground, doctors at the finish line medical tent began life-saving measures. Dr. Rick Averitte, who was working at the medical tent that day, was the first person to begin attending to Marquez. “When they rolled him in (Marquez) was completely unresponsive. He’d lost all of his color. He was kind of a gray or blue color,” Averitte said. “Once I got a stethoscope on him, went for breath sounds and heart sounds and saw that he had no heartbeat to speak of, it was more of a flutter, and he wasn’t breathing. At that point, we moved him from the table and put him on the floor, and I started performing CPR.” Averitte worked on his patient for approximately 15 minutes. To Averitte it felt like more than an hour.
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Marquez’s wife, Alfie, who was at home at the time of the race, heard a knock on her door. It was the police who had come to inform her that something had happened to her husband and that she needed to go to Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa immediately. She rushed to the hospital and, although shaken up, Alfie said that upon seeing her husband she knew that everything was going to be all right. “I wasn’t scared,” she said. “I put everything
in the Lord’s hands. I was calm. I had a lot of support, family, fellowship – no time alone – so I was calm.” Alfie may have been calm, but the doctors and nurses were working frantically to save Marquez. For a while – 19 minutes to be exact – Marquez was clinically dead. The medical staff took the step of dropping his core body temperature in an attempt to prevent organ damage. “Upon arrival, he was clinically dead,” said Dr. Ann Andoyan, one of the emergency room doctors who first took care of Marquez at the hospital. “We really never saw any return of life as far as neurologic function when he was in the emergency department.” Even though he was deceased for almost a third of an hour, Marquez said he never experienced any kind of near-death experience. There were no angels, bright lights or visions of family members, simply unconsciousness. He was placed in a medically induced sleep, just short of a coma, after doctors successfully resuscitated him. He awoke the following Monday and began to get his wits back about him on Tuesday, although he had no idea the amount of time that had passed. “The first question I remember that my wife told me, she asked me: ‘Do you know what day this is?’ I said ‘well it’s Saturday.’” Marquez re>> See Racing on page 9
Joseph Marquez finishes the Phoenix half-marathon in Mesa on Feb. 27. Marquez decided to do a victory run after recovering from full cardiac arrest after last year’s race. [David Jolkovski/AFN]
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indicated what my progress was to Dr. Berkowitz, they just cut me loose after two weeks of rehab.”
calls. “It was hard to wrap my arms around because I had no sense of time. I didn’t know I had lost two-and-a-half, three days of my life.” A few days later, Marquez learned what had nearly killed him.
Marquez began his return to running slowly. He steadily worked his pace up to what it was before the 2015 race. Eventually, he worked himself back to a place where he wanted to run a race again. But not just any race. He wanted to run in the race where he nearly died. On Feb. 27, Marquez ran in the BMO Harris Bank Phoenix Half Marathon. As he moved along the course, he ran at a slower pace than usual. A portion of that was because he didn’t want to overexert himself but also because he was running with a friend, a savior. Marquez was running alongside Dr. Averitte, the first person to begin treating Marquez after his collapse a year earlier. They talked throughout the race, not just about the incident but about life, who they were, connecting on a deeper level. “(We talked) about his family, his triplets, how me met his wife,” Marquez said. “I told him about my family, my dad and my mom, sisters and siblings. That’s really what we did. “It was more of a social run than anything else.” As Marquez neared the finish line he said he felt a sense of relief that all of his training for the race had paid off. Nearly a year after his brush with death, Marquez crossed the finish line without incident. He celebrated with family at a tent just past the finish line and simply took in the moment. Unlike last year, this time he was able to remember all of the miles — the miles during which he faced death, the miles of recovery and ultimately every step of a 13.1-mile half marathon.
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Rehabilitation
He had three blockages in his heart – one of 95 percent, one of 90 percent and one of 85 percent. Marquez never knew he had a heart condition. He would need stents inserted in his heart by Dr. Josh Berkowitz of Tri-City Cardiology. “He is like many people, which is, he had coronary heart disease and never knew it,” Berkowitz said. “He was asymptomatic; he did not have typical symptoms…he had no symptoms. He was very active and because of probably the intense stress of a marathon, his coronary artery disease and his blocked arteries caused his heart to defibrillate and to stop, and he went into cardiac arrest.” Now armed with what caused his brush with death, Marquez embarked on the road to recovery. After staying in the hospital for a couple of days, he was released to his home and began cardiac rehab roughly two weeks later after giving his heart time to rest and recover. The process of rehabilitating his heart was not as grueling for Marquez as it can be for others. In fact, because he was in excellent physical shape otherwise, the doctors had to be careful just how hard they pushed him. Eventually, they determined the best medicine was to just let Marquez do what he does and let the rest take care of itself. “They started me really slow, but what was interesting, because I had been running for a while, they couldn’t get me up to the target heart rate where I needed to be,” Marquez said. “I asked them, ‘just let me run,’ so they let me run during the rehab. “It didn’t take very long after that, and I was running. Everything was OK and when they
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“The city’s Neighborhood Services Department has issued multiple Notices of Violation for the structure — in October 2015 and again just last Thursday.” The True Life Company immediately fired back, claiming that their relationship with neighborhood services had been mischaracterized and that DiCiccio’s remarks were premature. “We are disappointed Councilman DiCiccio has refused to let the city of Phoenix complete its investigation of this morning’s fire before jumping to conclusions,” David Sabow, president of TTLC, said in a statement. “Over the past six months, we have worked together with the city of Phoenix to comply with the Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance and we remain in compliance to this day. “Nothing has taken place that would change our strong working relationship with the city to ensure the property is properly maintained.” Sabow went on to say that, while the city had told them the clubhouse needed to be secured the Thursday just previous to the fire, he asserted that TTLC staff had met with the maintenance company, Caretaker Landscape and Tree Management, and had secured the structure the following day, on Feb. 26. At a meeting organized by DiCiccio, the councilman and several representatives from
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Phoenix Councilman Sal DiCiccio spoke with residents on March 2, at the Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course. [Ethan Fichtner/Special to AFN]
Save the Lakes, a local organization pushing to restore the property to a functioning golf course, spoke toward what they saw as a pattern of disrespect by TTLC. “The True Life Company now owns $1.3 million in back taxes,” DiCiccio said. “They used our services for police and fire, and have not only created an environmental mess in our community, but now they are not even paying for it — those back taxes go to police and fire.” This spurred further disagreement, with TTLC contending that the debt was a “subjective penalty” and DiCiccio saying that the company was given a “tax loophole for operating as a golf course.” The cause of the fire is ongoing, with representatives of the Phoenix Fire Department declining to state whether there was any immediate cause. • Contact writer: 480-898-7914 or jgingerich@ahwatukee.com. • Check us out and like the Ahwatukee Foothills News on Facebook and AhwatukeeFN on Twitter.
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he Phoenix City Council reinstated prayer at their meetings, overriding a previous decision to replace specific and denominational prayer with a moment of silence. Councilmembers Waring, Nowakowski, DiCiccio and Gates all voted for the measure.
Maricopa County seeking manager applicants Maricopa County, the fourth most populous county in the country, is seeking applicants for the position of county manager. The manager would be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the county, including overseeing a county workforce of nearly 13,000. First review of applicants will be on March 18 with recruitment ending on April 1. The current manager, Tom Manos, announced his retirement in February. For more information, visit maricop.gov/human_resources/pdf/cm/pdf.
Capitol Museum presents Arizona Women’s Hall of Fame A new exhibit at the Arizona Capitol Museum will recognize women who have con-
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tributed in great part to the state of Arizona by presenting biographies that help detail both the struggle of women for equality as well as the accomplishments and contributions those most dedicated women have made to advancing the cause of equal rights in Arizona. The exhibit will include retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, Annie Dodge Wauneka, an advocate and activist from the Navajo Nation who helped rid the reservation of tuberculosis, and Sister Kathleen Clark, who started the first child crisis nursery in America in Tucson. The exhibit will open throughout the month of March from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Admission and parking is free. For more information, visit azwhf.org.
Phoenix passes strongest disability protections for airports The Phoenix City Council voted 5-4 to create the strongest protections for individuals with disabilities to access ground transportation at Sky Harbor International Airport. The new policy, along with allowing ride-sharing services to pick indi>> See Newsbriefs on page 16
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which hospitals provide recommended care for patients being treated for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, and children’s asthma, and for patients having surgery. It also displays information on hospital outcome measures. These include the rate at which Medicare patients who were treated for heart attack, heart failure, and pneumonia had to be readmitted to the hospital with complications, and 30-day risk-adjusted death rates. In addition, you can see results from patient satisfaction surveys, such as how well patients thought the hospital controlled their pain and how well doctors and nurses communicated with them. Hospital Compare is no substitute for talking with your doctor and family members and friends who’ve been treated at a hospital you’re considering. But the website can give you a general idea of how well various hospitals handle certain kinds of patients. How can you find information about Medicare coverage of hospital services? Original Medicare helps cover certain medical services and supplies in hospitals. If you have both Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance), you can get the full range of Medicare-covered services
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s a teaching professional I have learned to ask my students what they want and then try to give it to them. In some cases I have a dilemma when a student wishes for a quick fix, but yet I see much greater potential for them and I am torn as to whether I provide them with the quick fix or discuss the idea of working on an overall more fundamentally sound move. To make a significant improvement sometimes requires makCraig ing a significant change. In Hocknull some cases a quick fix can also make a significant improvement. As I work with players I have learned that in many cases a player truly does not see their actual potential, but only sees a problem that needs a solution. With the quick fix often a player can get that instant solution but it is truly not a fundamentally sound solution, which in the long can actually cause further issues in the golfers swing. As a student I can encourage you to always try to solve your problems for what is correct. If you are only focusing on doing the
right thing you usually only have to remember a small check list. If you have to solve every single problem with a unique solution your list of options can become a tremendously long. Chunked equals X, bladed equals Y, and the list goes on and on. The list of how to perform the correct grip, stance and swing is smaller and simpler but does require dedication and determination for you to truly own it. The truth is BandAid or quick fixes work because they are in essence shortcuts. The problem with shortcuts is that they limit your true potential and, therefore, ultimate enjoyment of a game. In the instant gratification world we live in it is tempting to take the shortcut approach, wisdom, however, tells us that anything worth having is worth working for. Just make sure as a student that when you get your next piece of golf advice or take your next golf lesson that you have clearly stated your goals and intentions with the coach. • Craig Hocknull, PGA Teacher of the Year 2014, is owner of Learn.Play.Laugh. For more information, visit www.learnplaylaugh.com. Reach him at 602-561-4653. • Check us out and like the Ahwatukee Foothills News on Facebook and AhwatukeeFN on Twitter.
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he biggest weekend for chili fanatics is returning for its 12th year as the Ahwatukee Swim and Tennis Center helps host the annual chili cookoff regional championships March 11-13. The cook-off, which will be at Ahwatukee Park, 4700 E. Warner Road, is sanctioned by the International Chili Society (ICS), with the winner of the competition moving on to the World Championships, and that is a promise that can be quite the draw, said Susan Hyden, director of the Ahwatukee Swim and Tennis Center and organizer for the cook-off. “Since we are one of the larger cookoffs we qualify as a regional cook-off,” Hyden said. “If they win first place they get to participate at the world championships.” According to Hyden, this is one of only two such competition-level chili cookoffs in Arizona, with the other one being in Flagstaff, and since two competitions need to be won for an individual to qualify for the World Championships, the Ahwatukee location allows contestants to qualify in one weekend as they have a separate competition on Saturday and Sunday. st However, the cook-off began as something PLACE less competitively minded, as Hyden helped start the cook-off 12 years ago because of of the charitable nature of the2015 organization that supported the event. Ahwatukee Foothills News “The ICS requires that affiliated cookoff events support a charitable cause, and so when I first heard about it I thought it sounded like a lot of fun, but also that it would be a great way to give back to the community,” Hyden said.
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The event has sponsored numerous local organizations, including the Ahwatukee Little League, but this year will be sponsoring the 100 Club of Arizona, which helps support families of police and firefighters injured or killed in the line of duty. The organization will be in attendance at the cook-off to provide more information about their work. Still, the casual spirit of fun will not be lost as, along with the cook-off, there will be a carnival with games, carnival rides, craft vendors and food other than chili. The chili competition itself will revolve around three primary categories: red chili, green chili and salsa. At least 25 cooks are expected to show up to the event, some from as far off as Connecticut, and will vie for first, second and third place in the three categories. The public will also have the chance to vote, with “tasting kits” sold for $5 that include seven cups for tasting, with a people’s choice award announced alongside the other winners. The carnival is open from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. The chili competition will be on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., respectively. For more information, visit AhwatukeeHOA.com. • Contact writer: 480-898-7914 or jgingerich@ ahwatukee.com. • Check us out and like the Ahwatukee Foothills News on Facebook and AhwatukeeFN on Twitter.
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Raymond John Roalofs, Jr. of Ahwatukee, born Jan. 16, 1940. Father, Raymond J. Roalofs, Sr. and mother, Mildred (Sanders) Roalofs, graduated from St. Ignatius High School, CleveRaymond land, Ohio, 1958, entered John the U.S. Army in 1961, five Roalofs years Special Forces, 15 years Army helicopter pilot, retired U.S. Military 1982. Ten years technical writer for Allied Signal, Turbine
Barry Smith passes away Barry Smith of Ahwatukee passed away at age 73 on Feb. 3. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Susan, his daughter, Katey (husband Kent), granddaughters RebecBarry ca and Sarah and a brothSmith er, Don Smith (wife Lee) of Florida and nieces and nephews Matthew, Daniel, Deborah and Kim. Barry was preceded in death by his parents Florence and John and his older brother Terry.
Aline Browne passes away
Barry was born in Bellerose, Queens, N.Y., in 1942, the second of three brothers. Barry relocated his family to southern California and remained there for seven years before moving to Phoenix in 1992. Barry was a well respected member of the banking community, specializing in credit card security and fraud detection. He was a leader for many years in his community and took an integral role in his granddaughters’ lives and activities: acting, gymnastics, cheer leading, always with camera in hand. Barry was the go to guy for neighbors to borrow tools and almost anything else. There will be a memorial service on April 16 at 1 p.m. at the Messinger Indian School Mortuary, Scottsdale. sandwich shop. Aline also worked for Cable Raincoat Co. and TRW as a secretary. She retired in 1980 and decided to move to Arizona and spent her remaining years living in Auwatukee. Upon arriving in Auwatukee, Aline joined The Entertainment Group performing in plays and enjoying the exercise facilities and pool. Her greatest love was spent gardening, spending 19 years growing food for St. Mary’s Food Bank for which she was honored on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” Aline loved her family and was instrumental in helping her grandchildren achieve their heights. She would often say the greatest gift you can give your children is the gift of independence. >> See Obituaries on page 16
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Aline Browne, resident of Ahwatukee since 1980, passed quietly in her sleep on Feb. 17, 2016 at Longmore Assistant Living in Chandler. Aline Browne (Rhoden) was born in Augusta, Ga., Aline on Feb. 3, 1917. During her Browne youth, her family relocated to Darby, Pa., where she attended Darby High School and later married Jacob Oates. From this union they were blessed with a daughter they named Connie (Zakiyyah), who preceded her in death. Some years later she decided to follow her mother and brother to Boston, Mass., and became an entrepreneur opening her own
engines. Married Rita L. Siebenaler 1970, two children, Susan K. Reisig., preceded in death in 2006, and surviving son Peter (Jacqueline) Roalofs. Survived by five grandchildren. Died with a smile on his face, knowing he served his country honorably and raised two fabulous children. He will rest in peace, knowing his merits. Graveside service on March 11 at 12:30 p.m. at National Memorial Cemetery of AZ, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix (www.almoore). Donations can be sent to the Poor Clare Nuns Annunciation Monastery, 6200 E. Minooka Road, Minooka, Ill. 60447-9458,
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City announces date for 2016 Mayor’s International Gala Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton has announced the third annual Mayor’s International Gala for April 7 at 6 p.m. It will be located at the Sheraton Grand Phoenix Hotel and will also be where the Phoenix Global Citizen award will be presented. The gala is intended to celebrate the city’s rich cultural diversity as well as the connections between Phoenix and its sister cities, including Catania, Italy.
Smooth Way Home gets half million in grant Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust has announced that it is supporting the Smooth Way Home program through $496,000 in grants. The grants will be awarded over three years to the Smooth Way Home, which is a part of a community-wide initiative designed
to meet the needs of families and infants as they leave newborn intensive care units. Representatives from Smooth Way Home said the grant will help the center provide coordinated care without any gap in services.
Mayor teams with Valley leadership to increase use of tax credits Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton is teaming up with Valley businesses and political leaders to encourage individuals to take advantage of the Arizona Public School Extracurricular Tax Credit before the April 18 deadline. The credit allows taxpayers to direct funding to public district or charter schools for after-school activities and is designed to aid those schools and districts that lack adequate funding due to location. It is the first year the deadline has been pushed back from the usual Dec. 31 deadline. For more information, visit kidsaremissingout.com.
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Heaven has gained an angel...may you rest in peace lovely lady. We will always love and remember the legacy you left behind. Aline leaves to mourn her grandchildren Roy Campbell from Carlsbad, Calif., Fatimah Royster (Steven) from Alexan-
Gym to award free lifetime memberships to select military personnel Mountainside Fitness is looking to honor current and past women and men in uniform by giving away 25 lifetime memberships to their gym over the course of 2016. Both veterans and active duty military members can be nominated to receive a chance to win the membership; all nominations should include name, branch of service and a reason why the individual deserves the membership. To nominate someone, visit mountainsidefitness.com/ militaryhero. • Compiled by staff reports. • Check us out and like the Ahwatukee Foothills News on Facebook and AhwatukeeFN on Twitter.
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Resident opens ‘more personable’ law firm By Kendra Penningroth SPECIAL TO AFN
When you get in an accident, you need an attorney who cares. Ahwatukee resident Joseph Brown, who was voted one of the top attorneys in Ahwatukee, left Hastings & Hasting Law Firm, where he broke all of the records for client satisfaction, and even became a profit sharer. After nine years, he ventured out to pursue his idea of a “much more personable law firm where we really enjoy our interaction with clients,” alongside his newly acquired partner, Carl Engstrand. The new personal-injury firm, Accident Law Group (ALG), opened its doors in Tempe on Dec. 28, with intentions of being prepared for the general spike in car accident cases right at the beginning of the year. Brown said that most of his clients thus far have been personal referrals and repeats, but he expects big things to come of the blossoming firm. Today, they have less than 10 employees, but Brown thinks it gives them an edge. Small can be better, and “each case is differ-
ent, each person is different, each injury is different,” said Brown. Mark Grim, a client of Brown’s said (about Brown), “He’s really knowledgeable, really helpful… he’s very accessible, he doesn’t rush you, and you feel like he really cares.” While Brown is a Pennsylvanian, and Engtrang is from Florida, both men actually pursued sections of their college educations in Arizona. Surprisingly enough, a Sun Devil and a Wildcat are working in perfect harmony. Both also studied at the University of District Columbia. Both partners experienced car accidents and the legal processes following them, either themselves or of spouses. They expressed the inevitable desire to aid others through the same processes, and an expectation of themselves “to provide a personal strategy to someone’s personal injury claim,” said Brown. When I asked Engstrand what his No. 1 priority in the workplace was, he chuckled a bit before responding, “Communication, communication, and that last word…you guessed it, communication.”
Not only do the men receive all inquiries directly, but they also personally meet each of their clients. This makes ALG special because each client can feel like their attorney actually knows them and their case on a personal basis, not just secondhand via a paralegal. He proceeded to explain that the Accident Law Group has a not-so-secret weapon to increase the effectiveness of their attorney-to-client communication. ALG utilizes a special client management software that digitizes all files. Instead of waiting weeks, and sometimes even months, to hear back from an attorney, victims can watch their case develop in real-time through their personalized online profile. The transparency keeps ALG extremely honest while simultaneously easing client’s natural worry in any legal situation. It certainly helps that both Arizona transplants truly love their area. Brown is very involved in the community, serving on boards of the YMCA and the Phoenix Dance Cooperative, while also coaching local sports teams. Engstrand said, “moving to Arizona was
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Will the presidential election affect investment outlook?
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he presidential election season is in full swing. As a voter, you may be keenly interested in the election process. But as an investor, should you be concerned? If you take a look back, you might be somewhat encouraged over the prospects of the financial markets this year. In the last 12 presidential election years, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has been Joseph up nine times and down Ortiz just three. So, election years must be good for the financial markets, right? Not necessarily. In every year, the markets are influenced by a variety of factors: interest rates, inflation, corporate profits, geopolitical events, economic growth, even the weather. And it’s safe to say that 2016 will be no different. At this early stage of the year, one could say that some of these factors, such as con-
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tinued low interest rates and a reasonably strong economy, might bode well for investors. But there’s a lot of 2016 ahead of us — and it’s notoriously difficult for anybody, even so-called experts, to accurately predict the market’s performance over a relatively short time, such as a year. Still, the market’s history of pretty good results in presidential election years may not be entirely random. For one thing, the White House is never the only office being contested; elections are also held for every congressional district and many seats in the Senate. Consequently, during these election years, campaigning often takes precedence over legislating. This legislative inactivity tends to be welcomed by the financial markets, which generally dislike surprises, big changes and new directions. However, you can’t really count on past trends to provide a certain roadmap for the year ahead, in terms of the performance of the financial markets. As mentioned above, many factors influence this
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performance, and at this early stage in the year, we just can’t predict which of these factors will take precedence. So, instead of worrying about things you can’t control, focus on those that you can. For starters, review your investment mix. Does it still properly reflect your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon? Over time, even if you haven’t made many changes to your portfolio, it can become “unbalanced.” For example, if you own some stocks that have increased greatly in value over the years, these stocks may now be taking up a larger percentage of your holdings than you had intended, bringing with them a higher degree of risk. Consequently, you might want to consider selling off some of these stocks and using the proceeds to fill in other gaps in your portfolio. On the other hand, if you think your mix of investments is not providing you with the returns you need to help make progress toward your long-term objectives, you may need to add some vehicles that can provide you with more
growth potential. After all, it’s 2016 now, so whatever your age, you are another year closer to retirement. Will this year look like past presidential election years, as far as good returns from the stock market? No one can say for sure. But if you “vote” for smart investment moves, you won’t be sorry. • This article was written by Edward Jones for use by Ahwatukee Foothills Edward Jones Financial Advisor Joseph B. Ortiz, AAMS, CRPS. Reach him at 480-753-7664 or joseph.ortiz@edwardjones.com. Accredited Asset Management Specialist and AAMS, Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist and CRPS are registered service marks of the College for Financial Planning.
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Suspicious of ‘Concerned Neighbors’ poster on local mailbox cluster I live in a quiet, middle-class neighborhood in Mountain Park Ranch. Recently signs were posted on our cluster mailboxes, supposedly from “Concerned Neighbors.” “Many of you may not be aware but recently we have had palm trees and trash cans started on fire. We have also have had some thefts where cars drive around our neighborhood checking to see if cars are locked, stealing from them and/or using garage door openers to break into our homes.” The next part is most disturbing because it has shades of Trayvon Martin. “It’s usually around 2-4 a.m. A man in a dark, hooded sweatshirt was just seen at 3 a.m. where the last fire was started.” Phoenix Police Department has no record of any such reports. Why didn’t these “Concerned Neighbors” report these if they’re so concerned? These signs are all glued onto the mailboxes precisely with one corner folded (not what amateurs would likely do), supposedly so it won’t cover the U.S. Post Office logo, still a clear violation subject to a large fine. It sounds suspiciously like an attempt to scare homeowners in our area (many of whom have lived here for over 20 years) into selling cheap to someone trying to make a quick profit and destroy our neighborhood. Colleen Brosnan
Faust, Salvo have our support for Foothills HOA Board We write regarding the upcoming board election for Ahwatukee Foothills HOA. Our family has lived in the area for many years, and we hadn’t given too much thought to the significance of the HOA, nor the folks who serve on the board. That was until a few years ago. Ours is a very small community, and we were deeply concerned one day when we saw work that had begun in our common area that was very, and negatively, impactful on our home and our neighborhood. We turned first to the property management company who promptly informed the HOA board of the issue and a meeting with all parties was held the next morning, including participation by two board members. The immediate issues were addressed and resolved, and we believe directly because of the board’s proactive involvement. Some issues have persisted over the last couple of years, but our community is engaged in that dialogue and
only because of the platform and voice given to us through the HOA board. Although we are grateful for the time and commitment of each board member, we want to particularly thank the current board president, Bill Faust, and secretary, Sandi Salvo, who have been involved from the beginning. They cared enough for our issues to hear and understand the concerns and gave us standing to address the issues. Bill and Sandi have been fair and responsive to all sides in the hearings, and we are grateful for their time and their representation. We enthusiastically support both Bill and Sandi in the upcoming election in March. Darrell and Carol Wilson
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Community group wants to keep ‘Ahwatukee Moving Forward’
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he idea to start a community group doors. Later, I stepped up to help lead a secknown as “Ahwatukee Moving Forond organization dedicated to taking soldiers ward” flowed from two of my biggest wounded at war on dream hunting trips. Now passions: giving back to my neighbors there’s Ahwatukee Moving Forward, which I and my love for Ahwatukee, this gorgeous hope can help create positive momentum in foothills community we’re all proud to call our community around key issues, from prehome. Like so many Ahwatukee residents, I serving property values to helping small busiwant to make our great hometown nesses thrive and create jobs. even greater. Plus, I sensed a real At the heart of this effort is a simple need. principle: United is better than dividWhen I moved to Ahwatukee in 1999, ed. The more we see Ahwatukee as a what first attracted me and my wife whole community, rather than as dividwas more than the area’s beauty and ed factions each fighting for one square the great “bang for your buck” in terms mile, one street’s golf course view, or of home values. We loved the sense of one neighborhood’s freeway exit, the community in Ahwatukee, the feeling EDDY CORONA better off the community will be. that we could be close to the big city, I invite you to check out our group. but still feel like we lived in a small town. You can find our website at http://AhwatuBut over the past few years, that feeling keeMovingForward.com. I’m also proud that seems to have dissipated quite a bit. Instead, our month-old Facebook page — https://www. Ahwatukee has started to feel like so many facebook.com/AhwatukeeMovingForward/ — other places, with one squabble or ugly mo- recently topped 1,300 likes. We’d love for you ment after another. There’s a war over The to be a part of AMF. If you have an issue you’d Lakes Golf Course and our Ahwatukee Board like to see us address or a cause you want us to of Management. There’s a fight over the Pe- publicize, please feel free to drop me an email cos Road alignment. Racist idiots spray horri- at corona2000@cox.net. ble graffiti on homes. High school kids create We’re neighbors, after all. All 80,000 of us a national embarrassment by using the n-word who call Ahwatukee home. in a social media photo gone viral. Faced with a need, I’ve always been some- • Eddy Corona recently retired from the automobile one to step forward, not backward. That’s why industry. He operates Outdoor Experience 4 All, nonprofit that provides children diagnosed as a few years ago I started a nonprofit to give aterminally ill and disabled children with outdoor children diagnosed as terminally ill and dis- adventures. abled children “bucket list” trips into the outahwatukee.com | Ahwatukee Foothills News | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2016 Page 21
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Suffering is not a lesson, but we can learn from it
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he lamps flicker, filling the tent with smoky yellow light. Shadows dance on the walls. This is the Tabernacle — the place of encounter between God and humanity. It is lit by a golden candelabra and by an eternal light. Each is fueled by olive oil. “You shall further instruct the Israelites to bring you clear oil of beaten olives for lighting, for kindling lamps regularly” (Exodus 27:20). The oil feeds the wicks and is turned to light: pure, clear light that can banish darkness and travel across the universe at incomprehensible speeds. Light, formed when oil is kissed by a spark, represents truth, learning and God’s presence in our lives. How appropriate that the Rabbi Dean Shapiro holiest, purest element of the Tabernacle comes from something that’s been beaten and crushed. Human beings pass through many difficulties as we live and, if we are lucky, some of them transform us into something better than we were before. We all experience challenges, angst, suffering and doubt. They are part of the human experience; no one moves through life unscathed. When I speak with people after they’ve received a diagnosis or in the hospital room, they sometimes ask me: “Why did this have to happen? What did I do to deserve this?” In theological terms, this question is called theodicy. Why does God allow evil in the world? Why do bad things happen? Theologians and sufferers have asked these questions for thousands of years, but we still don’t
have a satisfying answer. We do know that the pain life brings is bad. Despite this and at the same time, we also know that life is ultimately good. Some people believe that suffering brings redemption. This is not a widely-held Jewish belief. Redemption is the end of suffering, not the result. Some people believe that suffering leads to enlightenment — a more profound awareness of the human condition. The Jewish tradition agrees with this. We do hope that suffering can result in a more compassionate treatment of other sufferers. Why are we to treat the stranger with dignity? Because we were strangers in the Land of Egypt. The Jewish tradition does not believe that God makes us suffer because we deserve it or so that we will learn from it. If that were God’s purpose in creating suffering, then why would children die? They have done nothing to merit pain. They do not learn from dying. And even if they were to learn through the experience, no one would feel the learning was worth the price. Such a thing would be powerfully unjust. What’s true for children is true for us all: Suffering holds no intention. Pain and adversity are not doled out to benefit us, like naughty children being taught a lesson. Even so, we can hope to learn from them. Many people report this: that their illness or their loss has helped them re-establish priorities, cherish their time, live more fully, share more love. And while these lessons may not be worth the price paid, they are nonetheless good. They make us who we are. Let me be clear: When I speak about the beaten olives, I am speaking metaphorically and not about physical abuse. The oil for the Tabernacle is produced with sacred, not demeaning, intention. The process transforms without destroying. Suffering is part of life, and we can learn from it. But we do not suffer in order to learn. We suffer because we are human, and be-
cause we are aware of our bodies and our losses. We suffer because we love. And we hope that our suffering will not be in vain, but that we will learn something worthwhile from it: how to be more fully human. • Rabbi Dean Shapiro is the spiritual leader of Temple Emanuel of Tempe. Contact him at rshapiro@emanueloftempe.org and visit his “Rabbi Dean Shapiro” page on Facebook.
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Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life announced that Chai Judaica and Gifts is open. It’s the place to find the gifts for special occasions — everything from Mezuzot to books, religious items, jewelry and everything in between. DETAILS>> Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N. McClintock Drive, Chandler. Gift shop hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday by appointment only and Sundays 9:30-10 a.m. and 12-12:30 p.m. For more information, visit info@ chabadcenter.com or call 480-855-4333.
CAMP GAN ISRAEL IS BACK
Every week, Gan Israel day trips feature excursions to children’s favorite locations. Camp Gan Israel is proud of its swimming program where activities are supervised by certified Red Cross lifeguards. In addition, an array of sports and crafts are offered, supervised by our experienced instructors, promoting individual progress, sportsmanship and creative expression. DETAILS>> Camp Gan Israel will be in session once again this summer. Boys and girls, ages 5-12, enjoy a full day at Gan Israel from Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., from June 14-July 22. Offering Mini Gan Izzy program for children ages 12 months-4 years from June 14-Aug. 5. Extended care hours are available upon request. For more information on extended care, email info@ chabadcenter.com or visit www.CGIEastValley.com.
Thursday, March 10
THE YOUNG MESSIAH
Catholic Charities will host an exclusive premiere for one of this year’s most anticipated motion pictures –
The Young Messiah. The film depicts the life of Jesus as a child as he and his family take the dangerous journey from Egypt to Nazareth and on to Jerusalem, where His true identity and destiny are fulfilled. A portion of ticket sales will benefit Catholic Charities programs that support veterans, foster care, victims of domestic abuse and sex trafficking, and homelessness. DETAILS>> 7 p.m. Arizona Center AMC. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at CatholicCharitiesAZ. org/YoungMessiah. The public also has an opportunity to purchase a VIP experience that includes a reception, meeting the movie’s producer, food and wine, red carpet entrance to the premiere and photos.
HEBREW SCHOOL REGISTRATION OPEN
Registration for Chabad Hebrew School is open for the 2015-16 year. Hebrew School takes place at the Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life. Classes take place Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m.-noon, and are offered for children ages 5-13. DETAILS>> To schedule an appointment to visit Chabad Hebrew School to tour the facility, call 480855-4333 or email info@chabadcenter.com. For further information, log on to www.chabadcenter.com.
Thursday, March 24
18TH ANNUAL PURIM AROUND THE WORLD PARTY Join us and all your friends for a festive meal and family friendly entertainment. For the first time ever, we will have a silk aerialist performing and a juggler in the square. Come enjoy a scrumptious Russian buffet dinner, masquerade in Russian attire or costume of your choice. There will be awesome crafts for the kids as well as a matryoska doll photo op. DETAILS>> 6 p.m. Megillah Reading Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N. McClintock Drive, Chandler. Cost before March 18: $20 adult; $14 child. After March 18: $25 adult; $18 child. Sponsor: $180. Open to all. RSVP: www.chabadcenter.com/purim For more information, 480-855-4333 or email info@ chabadcenter.com.
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INFANT ROOM OPENS AT SYNDI SCHECK YAD B’YAD PRESCHOOL
Registration is open for the new infant room at Syndi Scheck Yad B’Yad Preschool. The full-time infant room for children ages 6 weeks to 12 months. DETAILS>> Temple Emanuel of Tempe, 5801 S. Rural Road. For more information, call Rachel Wallach, 480838-1414, or email Rachel at rachel@emanueloftempe. org.
HEBREW SCHOOL
An opportunity for children to learn and experience Jewish life in a fun, warm and exciting environment. Chabad Hebrew School will be opening its doors to the Jewish community of the East Valley, regardless of background or affiliation, to teach children about Jewish heritage, culture and holidays. >> See Religion Calendar on page 23
Foothills Church in Ahwatukee is a local body of believers in Jesus who strive to love God and to love others.
Sunday worship at 9:00am & 10:45am NW Corner of 21st St. & Chandler Blvd.
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DETAILS>> Classes are on Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to noon, and are offered for children ages 5-13 at Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N. McClintock Drive in Chandler. For more information, call 480-855-4333, email info@chabadcenter.com, or visit to www.chabadcenter.com.
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COMMUNITY CHORUS WELCOMES SINGERS
As the Ahwatukee Community Chorus nears the completion of its first season, it continues to welcome singers of all levels. The group rehearses weekly on Sunday evenings. Although it is not affiliated with any religious organization, the chorus rehearses at Horizon Presbyterian Church (not affiliated). DETAILS>> Sundays 6 to 8 p.m., Horizon Presbyterian Church, 1401 E. Liberty Lane. There is an annual $100 membership fee that covers all costs. For more information, visit www.ahwatukeecommunitychorus. org or call 480-442-7324.
CHABAD HEBREW SCHOOL
Registration is now open for the 2015-2016 school year. As preschool programs across the country are experiencing cuts in funding, Chandler Jewish Preschool is gaining popularity among parents in the East Valley. The Reggio-Inspired program is dedicated to offering little ones a safe, nurturing environment, where they can develop socially, physically, emotionally, and intellectually, in a Jewish setting. CJP is committed to a small teacher-student ratio. The competitive tuition rates make it an appealing option in today’s economy. The school will be open to preschoolers ranging in age from 12 months to 5 years. The program is flexible, enabling part-time and half-day options. They are also DES certified and have beforeand after-care hours available. DETAILS>> For more information and to schedule a personal tour, contact Shternie at info@chabadcenter. com or call 480-855-4333.
Hebrew school were your children don’t want to miss a day. Learn to how to read and write Hebrew, fun hands on lessons incorporating song, art, dance and drama. DETAILS>> Sundays 10 a.m. to noon. Chabad, 2110 E. Lincoln Drive. For information and registration, call 602944-2753 or email youth@chabadaz.com.
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The Diocese of Phoenix’s locally produced radio program about issues from a Catholic viewpoint. Hosted by Michael Dixon DETAILS>> Broadcast 10 a.m. every Monday on 1310 AM Immaculate Heart Radio. Encore presentation every Thursday at 9 p.m. www.diocesephoenix.org.
SUNDAYS WITH THE RAMBAM
Ongoing Sunday morning study of two classics of rabbinic literature by the great medieval philosopher Moses Maimonides (the “Rambam”). At 10 a.m., Prof. Norbert Samuelson, Grossman Chair of Jewish Philosophy at ASU and TBS member, teaches “Maimonides’ Guide of the Perplexed: What Jews Ought to Believe.” This is followed at 11:15 a.m. by TBS member Isaac Levy teaching “Maimonides’ Mishneh Torah: How Jews Ought to Behave.” No previous experience necessary; readings in both Hebrew and English. DETAILS>> Beginning Jan. 10, in the Community Room of the Administration Building. Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley, 3400 N. Dobson Road, Chandler. 480897-3636.
HORIZON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH YOUTH GROUPS
High school and middle school students meet to worship and do life together. DETAILS>> Sundays at 5 p.m. at Horizon Presbyterian Church, 1401 E. Liberty Lane. Call 480-460-1480 or contact Joel Siken at joel@horizonchurch.com
GRIEF SHARE IN TEMPE
A support group designed to assist people through the grieving process. Onetime book fee $15 DETAILS>> Arizona Community Church, 9325 S. Rural Road, Room G3, Tempe, on Sundays from 2-4 p.m. Call 480-491-2210 for further information.
SUNDAYS IN THE KITCHEN
Every Sunday night, Phoenix minister/Performance artist Paisley Yankolovich attacks The Kitchen with intimate, unplugged and spoken word presentations. DETAILS>> The Kitchen, 3206 W. Lamar Road. Phoenix. Admission: Free.
SUNDAY SERVICE AT UNITY OF CHANDLER
Inspirational messages and music to lift your spirit. A welcoming community committed to living from the heart. Many classes and events offered. Kids Sunday school offered 10 to 11 a.m. DETAILS>> 10 a.m. Sundays at Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Drive, Suite 4. For current speakers and events, visit www.unitychandler.org.
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF PHOENIX TV MASS Mass is broadcast live from Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral on KAZT-TV (AZ-TV7, Cable 13) followed by local Catholic talk show “Catholics Matter,” hosted by the Rev. Rob Clements. DETAILS>> 9 a.m. Sunday mornings, www. diocesephoenix.org.
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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.
Bring a Bible, or Bibles are available at the sessions. Free. DETAILS>> 7 to 8 p.m., Chandler Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1188 W. Galveston St. Lori, 480-917-3593.
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Support group for those struggling with how to deal with a loss in life. DETAILS>> 7 p.m., 1825 S. Alma School Road, Room C201, Chandler. Pastor Larry Daily, 480-963-3997, ext. 141, larrydaily@chandlercc.org or www.chandlercc.org.
Steve and Becky Greene, the Cradle and the Convert, help Catholics faithfully live their vocation by providing Church teaching, navigating moral challenges and exploring current issues facing the faith in our culture. DETAILS>> 11 a.m. every Tuesday on Immaculate Heart Radio 1310 AM, with an encore presentation at 7 p.m.
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HOPE, Help Overcome Painful Experiences, offers support for men and women, who seek God’s grace and healing. DETAILS>> 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday evenings at Mountain Park Community Church, 2408 E. Pecos Road. Learn more and register at www.mountainpark.org.
Celebrate Recovery is a new program that brings your relationship with the Lord closer to your heart as it heals your hurts, habits and hang-ups. Discuss issues from feeling left out to overcoming any type of addictions. Nothing is too small or too large. DETAILS>> 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11002 S. 48th St. Visit mvlutheran.org/ celebraterecovery or email cr@alphamvlc.com.
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SILVA CLASS AND MEDITATION
DETAILS>> Every Tuesday at 6:30-8 p.m. Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Drive, Suite 4. For more information, call 480-792-1800.
SENIORS TERRIFIC TUESDAYS
The program is free and includes bagels and coffee and a different speaker or theme each week. See old friends and make new ones. Registration not needed. DETAILS>> 10:30 a.m. to noon, Barness Family East Valley Jewish Community Center, 908 N. Alma School Road, Chandler. www.evjcc.org or 480-897-0588.
GRIEFSHARE AT HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH DETAILS>> 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., 739 W. Erie St., Chandler. 480-963-4127.
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PRANIC HEALING
Every Wednesday evening 7-9 p.m. Receive a 15 minute Energetic Tune up. DETAILS>> Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Drive, Suite 4. For more information, call 480-792-1800.
WEEKLY HEALING PRAYER AND MEDITATION CIRCLE Those facing an issue in their lives — physically, emotionally, mentally or spiritually — are invited to join a circle of prayer, meditation and creating a space for intentions and inner peace. Guided prayer, affirmation and visualization can open hearts and minds of participants. DETAILS>> 7-8:15 p.m. Love offering requested. Unity
>> See Religion Calendar on page 24
Manifest what you want in your life. DETAILS>> Every Monday evening The extremely successful “Prosperity Recipes” from 6-8 p.m. Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Drive, Suite 4. For more information, call 480-792-1800.
CHRIST-CENTERED YOGA
This Flow 1-2 class (intermediate) is free and open to the community. DETAILS>> 6-7 p.m., Mountain Park Community Church, 2408 E. Pecos Road. Contact Greg Battle at 480-7596200 or gbattle@moutainpark.org.
PROSPERITY CLASS
By popular demand MGM is back with a new version of her successful Prosperity Class. She will guide you through a feast of Delectable Recipes to Attract: vibrant health, harmonious relationships, treasures such as money, possessions, lifestyle and how to give your gifts and talents to the world. Maureen “MGM Mulvaney’s” class begins on Jan. 20 and is a 10-week class. Cost: $59, includes materials. DETAILS>> 6:30-8:30 p.m. Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Drive, Suite 4. For more information, call 480792-1800.
REVELATIONS INSIGHTS AND VISION A NEW CLASS
Here is your opportunity to delve into the spiritual practice of visioning; a skill you can own. The Rev. Dr. Bonnie Barnard, author of five books and a regular Phoenix area speaker, is teaching this 10-week course, “Revelation, Insights and Vision.” The class is accredited by the Emerson Theological Institute and begins Jan. 26. Cost: $245, includes workbook payment plans available. Prerequisite Affirmative Prayer Class or Instructor permission. DETAILS>> 6:15-9:15 p.m. Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Drive, Suite 4. For more information, call 480792-1800. ahwatukee.com | Ahwatukee Foothills News | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2016 Page 23
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DETAILS>> Every first, second and fourth Thursday evening at 7 p.m. at Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Drive, Suite 4. No class Oct. 1. For more information, call 480-792-1800.
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Support to help face these challenges. DETAILS>> 6:30-8:15 p.m. Arizona Community Church, 9325 S. Rural Road, Tempe, Room G5. One-time book fee of $15. Call 480-491-2210 for further information. DivorceCare 4 Kids (DC4K) will also be held at the same time at Room G7
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY & FELLOWSHIP
Living Word Ahwatukee women’s bible study and fellowship. A short, low-key time of praise and worship in music and message by pastor. Get to know other Christian women in Ahwatukee. DETAILS>> 10 to 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday, Living Word Ahwatukee, 14647 W. 50th St. Suite 165. Free childcare.
COFFEE BREAK WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Scripture study, prayer and fellowship. DETAILS>> 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 3550 E. Knox Road. Loraine 480-893-1160 or CoffeebreakMin@aol.com.
T.N.T. (TEENS N TORAH) FOR JEWISH TEENAGERS
Offered by Chabad of the East Valley for teens ages 13 to 17. The program combines education and social interaction with videos followed by discussion, fun, trips, games, community service projects and thoughtprovoking discussions. DETAILS>> 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 3855 W. Ray Road, Suite 6, Chandler. Shternie, 480753-5366 or www.chabadcenter.com.
DETAILS>> Every third Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m. Release negative beliefs. Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Drive, Suite 4. For more information, call 480-792-1800.
MAN CHURCH AT CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Man Church offers coffee, donuts and straight talk for men in a language they understand in just 15 minutes. No women, no singing, no organ and no long sermons. DETAILS>> Doors open 6 a.m., message at 6:30 a.m. Thursdays, 1595 S. Alma School Road, Chandler, Bob, 480-726-8000 or www.cschandler.com/manchurch.
REAL LOVE SUPPORT GROUP
Unity of Chandler is offering a class entitled Real Love Support Group. Receive the tools to finding great personal happiness and more fulfilling relationships. Learn to enhance personal and business relationships by eliminating anger and fear with Zulema, a trained facilitator of “Real Love” by author Dr. Greg Baer. DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m. every Thursday for 10 weeks. Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Drive, Suite 4. For more information, call 480-792-1800.
DC4K – DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS AT CHANDLER CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Support group for children ages 6 to 12 coping with a separation or divorce in the family. One-time $10 fee includes snacks and workbook. DETAILS>> 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 1825 S. Alma School Road, Room C202, Chandler. Pastor Larry Daily, 480-963-3997, ext. 141, larrydaily@chandlercc.org or www.chandlercc.org.
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How a seller can help prepare There is no hiding the truth in a home inspection report so the best way to head off potential problems is to evaluate your Bonny Holland home before you list it for sale. With all of the competition during the spring season, steady maintenance and general care will make your home shine. To prepare for this you may want to consider having your home pre-in-
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Credit. According to the IRS, it applies to “any metal roof with appropriate pigmented coatings or asphalt roof with appropris you prepare your taxes this year, ate cooling granules that are specifically do not forget your home improveand primarily designed to reduce the heat ment projects that might lower your gain of your home.” Tile roofs will need to tax burden. There are several items be researched with your tax professional. that can have a positive effect on 4. New air conditioning and water your personal tax situation. heating systems. Homeowners who make various The same goes for these home neupgrades throughout the year can cessities. The Nonbusiness Energy qualify for a variety of tax credits, as Property Credit provides a tax break can folks who work out of their home. for a number of home upgrades inHere are five possible things to revolving energy efficiency. A tax proview to determine if your home can Staceyn Lykins fessional may be able to help you dehelp you get a tax break. termine if specific projects in the 1. Solar and alternative energy sources. aforementioned areas of your home qualify. If you have improved the energy efficien5. Major appliances. cy of your home by installing any renewTax credits for Energy Star appliances are able energy sources, you could be eligible largely no longer available, but if you bought for tax credits to offset some of the costs. a new refrigerator, washer and dryer, or othFor instance, the Residential Energy Effi- er major appliance, you might want to check ciency Property Credit offers a credit for the Energy Star Rebate Finder for informainstallation of solar, wind, geothermal and tion on the rebates your local utility might fuel-cell technology. provide. If you are planning to purchase a 2. New doors, windows and insulation. major appliance, you can also check that The Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit site to see which retailers near you participrovides a tax break for homeowners, who pate in their programs. Some of this informake certain upgrades including insulation, mation was provided by ARMLS. exterior doors and windows. • Ahwatukee resident Stacey Lykins, MBA, is a 3. A new roof. Just like installing new doors and win- Realtor with Ahwatukee-based West USA. Reach at 602-616-9971, S.Lykins@LykinsProperties. dows, a new roof can also get you a tax cred- her com or www.LykinsProperties.com. it under the Nonbusiness Energy Property
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you to fix. This will help keep the buyer engaged in purchasing your home.
Types of inspections a seller can expect
Home inspectors have one general job, look for defects in your home. Although if their findings show something unusual that is beyond their expertise, the home inspector will make certain recommendations to have it inspected by a professional specializing in that field. Another common request in Phoenix would be to have
a heating and air conditioning professional out for an evaluation. Without having your home pre-inspected you could be in for more unforeseen requests by the buyer for you to correct. Keeping your home well maintained will greatly increase your chances of getting a buyer to present an offer. Having your home pre-inspected gives you a significant advantage to a successful close of escrow. • Bonny Holland is with Keller Williams, Sonoran Living in Ahwatukee Foothills. Reach her at 602369-1085, www.leadingluxuryexperts.com or on Facebook and Twitter.
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sk Ahwatukee residents for a list of what they like most about the community, and one recurring theme you will likely see is that it feels like a small town. It is undoubtedly a closeknit community where it is difficult to be out and about without seeing one or more people you know. As a community of approximately 80,000 residents, Ahwatukee is actually fairly large. So what factors give Ahwatukee that small-town feel? One of them is that the area has a significant amount of small businesses, restaurants and shops, many of which are owned by local residents. In Arizona, 97.1 percent of all employers are small businesses, and a vast majority of Ahwatukee businesses fall into this category. Well over 95 percent of the commercial real estate inquiries my office receives for Ahwatukee are small business, single-locaTom Wolf tion inquiries. When I look ahead at the changing Ahwatukee business landscape, there are two things that I believe are critically important to ensuring the community thrives while maintaining a small-town feel. Those two things are access to financing for small businesses to start up or grow their operations, and creation/renovation of physical business centers that will attract businesses and consumers alike. Access to financing for small business comes in many forms. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) partners with local banks with the specific goal of helping businesses with startup funding, funding of business expansion, tenant improvement financing and more. According to Alison Abramson of BBVA Compass Bank, SBA funding increased by over 18 percent in 2015 compared to 2014. Of those loans, 34 percent went to new businesses, which demonstrates that banks are highly committed to small business startup funding right now. Even more encouraging is that SBA is currently helping small businesses across a fairly large spectrum, with an SBA Express pro-
gram offering loans up to $350,000, and an SBA 7(a) program lending as much as $5 million per business. Put in simple terms, there is readily available access to funding for those who may be considering starting up a business but have been hesitant to do so due to capital constraints. The second thing that I previously stated as important to Ahwatukee’s continued growth is the creation/renovation of physical business and retail centers. A growing trend in the Phoenix metro commercial real estate market is infill and renovation. Developers are repurposing existing land within the urban core to build commercial buildings as well as multi-family developments. Landlords and investors are also focusing on renovating older retail centers with high vacancy rates to make them attractive to new businesses. Ahwatukee currently has several aging reAlison Abramson tail centers that are experiencing vacancy rates higher than would be expected for the local market, and I believe that renovation of these centers is critical. Alison Abramson states that funding options are also available for this type of development and renovation, either through more conventional loan programs, or through one of the SBA programs previously mentioned. Overall, the community of Ahwatukee remains one of the most desirable places to live, work and play in the entire Phoenix metro area. However, in order to remain so, the community must continue to be a hotbed for small businesses including exciting new startups. The mechanisms and opportunities certainly exist for those with the desire to bring their own business ideas to fruition. • Tom Wolf is an Ahwatukee resident for over 13 years and a commercial Realtor with DPR Commercial Realty. Reach him at 6020332-5507 or tom@dprcommercialrealty.com. • Alison Abramson was raised in the East Valley and is a vice president, business banking officer with BBVA Compass Bank. Reach her at 480-3070590 or Alison.Abramson@bbva.com.
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Incredible South Mountain views. 4 br, 3 ba with 3,152 sq.ft. Spacious eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and island. Wet bar, floor to ceiling brick fireplace and tongue and groove ceiling in family room. Master suite features a sitting room with fireplace plus a custom travertine walk-in shower and flooring. Great location with additional upgrades throughout.
Great single level that is move in ready. 3 br, 2 ba with 1,897 sq.ft. Spacious open kitchen floor plan with brick fireplace in family room. New carpet and exterior paint in 2016 plus additional upgrades throughout. Mature desert landscaping in front with grass in back. Extra storage cabinetry in garage.
Desirable single level close to abundant Mountain Park Ranch amenities. 3 br, 2 ba with 1,616 sq.ft. Eat-in kitchen with island. Great room floor plan with fireplace. New carpet in bedrooms plus updated maple laminate and tile flooring. Additional upgrades include Plantation shutters, light fixtures and wood blinds.
Located near Club West Golf Course. 4 br plus loft, 2.5 ba with 2,179 sq.ft. Great room floor plan with spacious open kitchen with island. All new interior paint, carpet and tile in bathrooms. Private backyard with covered patio. Listed for $254,900
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1243 E. Briarwood Ter. Augusta at The Foothills Breathtaking, stately home with fountain/courtyard entry, located in desirable Cabrillo Canyon Estates. Remodeled to perfection! Floor plan features spectacular wrap around views of the the preserve with soaring windows and ceilings, new flooring, downstairs bedroom and newly updated bath, new stainless appliances and granite counters. Formal Living and Dining rooms plus open concept kitchen & family rm w/fireplace. Upstairs master w/see through fire place in newly remodeled bath and bedroom. Master features include siting area and two balconies. 3 additional, spacious bedrooms and updated bath. The photos can’t begin to describe the breathtaking backyard with pool, AZ’s best views and RV gate for boat/trailer parking. New roof in 2015
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Early heatwave triggers arrival Why listing now of pesky insects will pay off later Listings
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Conventional wisdom says to wait until spring — the housing industry’s unofficial selling season — to list your home. Recently, however, industry experts have begun to turn this idea on its head, with many agreeing there are a number of reasons to list sooner rather than later. In fact, recent data from online brokerage website RedFin suggests winter might actually be one of the best times of year to sell your home. But why? Take a closer look at these top reasons to list during the “off season:”
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Today’s buyer is always looking for new inventory, and there is no shortage of opportunities to find the latest homes. From interactive apps to text alerts and emails, listings can now reach buyers around the clock at an unprecedented rate. So, no matter when you decide to list your home, you can be certain a captive audience will be waiting.
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Pianos hit the streets of Mesa By Shelley Ridenour TRIBUNE
The sound of “Chopsticks” is sure to be wafting throughout Mesa for the next five weeks as people find pianos all over the place and sit down to play. The 24 pianos that are part of the street pianos project have been delivered to their temporary homes. All carry the welcoming message of “play me, I’m yours,” the theme of the art installation spearheaded by the Mesa Arts Center. Of course, pianists can play any tune they desire. It’s by no means a Chopsticks exclusive event. The donated pianos were all transformed into works of art by local artists before employees of Two Men and a Truck toted them around the city. The Mesa project is part of an international touring artwork promotion developed by British artist Luke Jerram. Installations of this nature have occurred in New York City, London, Chicago, Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Paris since 2008. More than 1,400 pianos have been set up across the globe and seen by 8 million people. The Mesa project ends April 9. Arts Center officials want people to both stumble upon the pianos and enjoy them and make trips specifically to a piano to have some fun playing. “People are so excited to see the pianos out in the wild,” said Casey Blake, Mesa Arts Center director of public relations. And, she said, people have been telling her and other Arts Center staffers they’re thrilled the installation came to Mesa. Street pianos will take place in just three other places this year — Florence, S.C., Singapore and Grand Geneve. People are encouraged to plan events around a piano, Blake said. “People connect with their communities through music.” Social media interaction is a big part of the street pianos effort, Blake said. People can upload photos, videos and stories about their street piano experiences on the international street piano website: streetpianos.com/mesa2016. The Mesa site is already seeing plenty of activity. A map of piano locations, sponsoring groups and the artists who transformed the pianos is also on the website. And, maps and guides about the pianos can be picked up at the Arts Center. One piano has gone rogue, Blake said. It disappeared from the Arts Center for a few hours last week, but was found and safely returned. That piano now has its own Twitter feed, @ roguepianomesa. It will wander the city, setting up in a new place about twice a week. Short of stumbling upon it, its locations will >> See Pianos on page 36
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Tartanic at the Arizona Renaissance Festival on Feb. 20. [David Jolkovski/GetOut]
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Thai restaurant might seem an odd place to find a Celtic fusion musician and dancers. However, pipe and drum band Tartanic and the McCrackin dancers don’t conform to tradition. Adrian Walter and his wife Jill Jack, a.k.a. Fanny Lowereen McCrackin, and professional dancer Jessica Watson (Eateth McCrackin) met with GetOut at Nunthaporn Thai Cuisine to take a break from the usual festival fare and discuss Tartanic, its origins and music, and their fans. Dressed in street clothes, it was a bit odd to seem them out of their characters, but it was a reminder that the troupe does have a life outside of the Arizona Renaissance Festival. Modern gypsies, Tartanic travels from festival to festival across the country year round. Walter and Jack gave up having a permanent home to live the equivalent of the itinerate poet life — except they provide a full show of music, comedy and dance. After placing our orders, Walter pulled out a small pouch with silver sticks. Screwing them together revealed a pair of travel chopsticks. “I was inspired by a friend of ours years ago. Instead of having a fork or something he always used chopsticks. I was like that is so smart!” He has since adopted the practice himself. Settling in to wait for our meal, the trio dove into what happened over the first two weekends of the Arizona Renaissance Festival. Hot
on their minds were the various fans. Renaissance festivals attract all types, and unless you’re a part of the main cast, it can be hard to figure out who’s a part of the whole show or just “playtrons.” That is part of the draw to such faires. It encourages everyone to join in the fun. “People at the festival are a good crowd because they’re not crawling up on stage,” Jack said. “They’re all families, but it’s just much easier for us to not get mauled!” She said with a laugh. As our drinks arrived, Walter and Jack launched into the condensed history of Tartanic. Born from a dance troupe called The Loch Dhu Dancers out of Houston, Tartanic was, for all intents and purposes, the next evolution of that group. The Loch Dhu Dancers were, as you might expect, primarily a dance troupe. “We got gigs; we usually danced to canned music at international festivals and things like,” Walter said. Later, “we would hire live pipers and then as people got married or moved, or what have you, it sort of ran its course.” Dancing with live musicians gave Walter and the remaining troupe members the opportunity to learn drumming and meet pipers. With these new connec-
tions and skills, the idea to form a pipe and drum band with live dancing was born in 2002. Tartanic started small, performing initially in Texas. Their first out-of-state gig was to a small weekend Renaissance Festival in Missouri. From there they continued to expand their reach through international festivals and Renaissance faires. “I think our first real CD came out in 2004,” Walter said. “We had a home-burned one until we had the money to get a real studio.”
More than a band Both Walter and Jack pointed out that Tartanic is more than just a band; it is a full-on en>> See Tartanic on page 34
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Easter Parade Spring Fling Carnival & Craft Fair
Saturday, March 26, 2016 Join us for the kick-off at 10am along 48th Street between Elliot & Warner The Spring Fling Carnival & Craft Fair is from 11am to 4pm at the Ahwatukee Community Park at Warner & 48th St. for more information visit
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Tartanic
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tertainment experience. The show they put on is more than just music, though that is the heart and soul of it. Adrian likened their production to something like a Broadway show and less like a band. And much like a traveling version of “Les Misérables,” Tartanic has rotating members who join them depending on where they are in the country. “People think it’s az band,” Jack said. “But we’ve hired over 40 different pipers and 20 different drummers. It’s a performance group.” The list of members is long but one, Will Thayer, “Willie McCrackin,” is a resident of Chandler. He first saw Tartanic out at the Arizona Renaissance Festival. “He was about 18, and he decided that he wanted to play bagpipes, and now he plays with us. So it’s really sweet that he’s there. He’s such a darling,” Jack said. Thayer is just one of the many talented pipers who play with Tartanic. Out at our local festival you will see him along with the other piper Ethan Crownover, and John E. Jaan on drums along with Walter.
Unclassifiable It may come as a surprise, but the type of music Tartanic plays is not traditional Scottish or Irish tunes. Walter pointed out that if you come expecting to hear your favorite march or
“Amazing Grace” that’s not them. Rather, Tartanic draws inspiration from traditional Celtic tunes from Scotland and Ireland, as well as Breton and Galatian influences. They will also throw in some pop and rock tunes like “Smoke on the Water” and the “Game of Thrones” theme. “iTunes…has us listed as ‘unclassifiable,” Walter said with a laugh. “We got a blend of everything from Middle Eastern to some pop to Turkish. We put swing beats behind a lot of stuff, so it’s a fusion of world music — Celtic fusion.” Unless you’re an expert in world music, you probably can’t tell their music is not traditional. But the roots of much of their arrangements come from traditional source material. The musicians just throw in their own twists and blend in other sounds and rhythms into the songs. Walter explained that while they write little original material, their arrangements are their own creation. “If you look at the liner notes in our CDs, you’ll have ‘Briefcase No. 1’ — that’s what everyone knows it as, that’s what we publish it as, but it in itself is a collection of three different tunes by three different composers, arranged and then performed and recorded by us. So it is more like every orchestra is a cover band, but every orchestra will own their playing of Beethoven,” he said. Even so, many fans will come up asking for one of their “traditional CDs.” Jack will ask if the fan saw the show.
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for the program in the coming years. I have AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS been truly blessed in both my playing and The only thing more surprising than the coaching careers and look forward to the quick exit for the Desert Vista boys basket- journey that lies ahead.” ball program from the playoffs was the deDarden’s second season had its ups and parture of Tony Darden as the downs as the team never got setteam’s head coach. tled into winning more than three Darden confirmed last week games in row. that he had resigned from DesThe team seemed to grow ert Vista after two years. during the racially insensitive The 2015-16 season was a tryT-shirt controversy that became ing year on and off the court af- Perry head coach Joseph national news after which Darden ter making the state finals in his Babinski with his team. had a three-hour meeting, He also [David Jolkovski /AFN] first season. had to deal with his son having The Thunder finished 14-13 and earned the eye surgery on Jan. 29. He and his wife also No. 12 seed in the Division I playoffs before are expecting a second child.. being upset at home 63-50 by No. 21 HamilDarden said the reason for this resignaton, which is coached by former Desert Vis- tion had nothing to do with his son’s surgery, ta coach Doug Harris. and he said he was thankful for all the supDarden didn’t let on as to his decision - port the family was shown from the basketnever even met with the players or said any- ball community. thing at the banquet last week - to move on “Finally, I want to send a special thank you to something else, but was thankful for his to those that sent their prayers for my wife time with the Thunder. and son during the season,” he said. “We look “The past two years have been a great forward to continued health and happiness.” learning experience for me as a coach and a person,” he said. “I want to thank everyone • Contact writer at 480-898-7915 or follow him on who has supported us, both last year during Twitter @JasonPSkoda. our state championship run and this year. • Check us out and like the Ahwatukee Foothills on Facebook and @AhwatukeeFN on “My family and I wish nothing but the best News Twitter.
MP coach search for 3 winter sports under way By Jason P. Skoda AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS
The Mountain Pointe winter sports programs will have a new look next season as two coaches were told they will not have their contracts renewed, and a third was let go during the season. Boys soccer coach Mark Campbell and girls basketball coach James Nervis won’t be coaching next season after some struggles this year. Wrestling coach Craig Brooks was relieved of his duties in December, and former coach Darrick Kahle filled in to finish out the season.
The Pride boys soccer team finished last in the Division I power rankings out of 26 programs after going 0-11-1 in power point games and 1-12-1 overall. The numbers within the program had dwindled, but the expectations at Mountain Pointe are high with most sports and, at the very least, competitive. “We finished 26th out of 26,” Mountain Pointe athletic director Mike Griffith said. “We have higher expectations than that for all of our teams.” >> See MP Coach on page 38
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or two years, Josh Drack watched ball at my feet,” he said. “I love taking peothe Hamilton soccer program from ple on and just trying to entertain the peoafar despite roaming the halls of the ple watching. Messi is my idol, so I try to school. mimic his play style in a way.” He’d hear about the matches, talk to his Drack, a native of Hawaii, certainly had buddies about their plenty of substance to go goals, but spend his with his style as he scored time on the pitch 24 goals and had more than about 30 miles south 10 assists to help the Husin Casa Grande for the kies to their second state Real Salt Lake Acadtitle, including a free kick emy in Casa Grande. in a 1-0 win over Highland It changed this in the Division I semifinals. winter after Drack “He’s a phenomenal switched academies player,” Highland coach in October – he is Rich Esperti said after the now with the Portsemifinal loss to the HusHamilton junior Josh Drack helped the Huskies land Timbers Acade- to the state title and was named the Tribune kies. “(Drack) is an elite playmy – but he wasn’t go- Player of the Year. [David Jolkovski /AFN] er and not many goalies are ing to leave for Oregon going to save that when he without getting a chance to play for the Hus- puts it where he supposed to.” kies and his classmates. As much as the memory of winning the “I went to train with Timbers in October state title will stick with Drack, who is ento see how it was, and we all decided that I rolled in Lincoln High in Portland, he said would join starting the new semester,” he it is the little things he did with his Husky said. “I’ve never played (high school soc- teammates that will remain with him. cer) so I thought it would be a new experi“The bus rides are what I will never forget ence, and it definitely helped me a lot with this year,” he said. “Obviously being with the my confidence on the field.” national team you are with kids you see evThat was pretty clear for anyone who saw ery few months but those bus trips, I’m with Drack, who is the Tribune Boys Soccer Play- these boys every day. It’s definitely someer of the Year, put on a show this season for thing different as to building a brotherhood the Huskies. and friendships that will last a long time.” He is so quick and comfortable with the ball at his feet that some of his dribbling ma- • Contact writer at 480-898-7915 or follow him on neuvers conjure up memories of the Globe- Twitter @JasonPSkoda. trotter’s Curly Neal or soccer’s version of a • Check us out and like the East Valley Tribune on Facebook and @VarsityXtra on Twitter. ball-handling specialist. “I have always been comfortable with the
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Campbell lasted two seasons with a combined record of 2-21-4 after Bryan Sabato left the program following the 2013-14 season. “Mountain Pointe athletics wanted to go in a different direction for next season,” Campbell said. “I thank them for the opportunity to contribute to the student body and wish them all the best in the future.” The Pride girls basketball program will have its third coach in as many years as Nervis was let go after one year after he replaced Trevor Neider, who went to Hamilton and won the Division I championship.
ALL TRIBUNE BOYS SOCCER The Pride went 15-14 and won a playoff game, but it wasn’t deemed enough. “We felt like it was in the best interest of the program to re-open the position,” Griffith said. Mountain Pointe principal Bruce Kipper is one to reach high for coaching candidates. “We are just trying to improve all of our programs,” Kipper said. “Both will be filled quickly.”
FIRST TEAM Name Year Hunter Figueroa Sr. John Rea Sr. Ryan Flood Jr. Raphaello Colasito Sr. Josh Drack Jr. Beto Vidana Jr. Chris Boyd Sr. Jonathon Zimmerman Jr. Jacob Garner Sr. Nathon Smith Jr. Alex Deahr Sr.
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SECOND TEAM Name Luke Gleadle Danny Baca Julian Esparza always shine Marcos Vargas Michael Lopez Johnny Halter Alex Segura Peysen Webster Nick Mootz Michael Johansson Carson Leisy
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School Comment Highland Pushed Hawks to semifinals with 17 goals Corona A player-of-the-year candidate after scoring 26 goals with 15 assists Corona Flood and Rea were state’s top duo as Flood had 22 goals and 20 assists Highland The second part of the scoring duo he found the back of the net eight times Hamilton Trib Player of the Year did some damage with 24 goals and fancy feet Hamilton A questionable red card kept him out of title, but nothing else slowed him down Highland One of the top defenders in the state squelches the opponent’s attack Campo Verde Stopper for a team that yielded less than a goal Mtn. View Garner did his part to keep Toros in most matches Campo Verde His return next assures the Yotes will be a top defense again next year Hamilton Had two PKs during Huskies’ run to a second state championship
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Chandler The Wolves were unable to defend their title, but Vargas did his part season Corona Nine goals and 10 assists for 28 points would carry most teams, Corona’s crew Campo Verde One of those pesky players who does just enough to frustrate the opposition Skyline Earned All-City player of the year honors for Jackrabbits Highland Another defensive stalwart who was able to keep the Hawks in games Hamilton Considered the top defensemen in the 2018 Arizona class, winner in title game Gilbert Back bone of defensive unit that nearly won a state championship Desert Vista Late-season push to state semis helped the defense stepping up and making stops
Honorable mention: Cameron Kunkle, Apache Junction; Justin Zimmerman, Campo Verde; Daniel Corona, Chandler; Donovan Fiore, Chandler Prep; Oscar Barales, Combs; Preston Grayson, Corona del Sol; Ryan Sauter, Dobson; Dylan Brown, Hamilton; Sean Holland, Hamilton; Cutter Zaugg, Highland; Frazer Robertson, Higley; Micah Sheveland, Horizon Honors; Denver Applegate, Perry; Issac Garcia, Mesa; Jesus Tapia, Mesa; David Peck, Seton Catholic; Connor Woltz, Tempe Prep; Liban Sanchez, Williams Field.
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ROC#113642 Comm *Free Estimates Bonded / Insured *References *25+ Years in Business
(480) 497-5222 www.ChampionBuilt Contracting.com
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Home Improvement
Home Improvement
REMODEL
CONTRACTOR
CAFARELLI CONSTRUCTION
Lowest price in town!
Complete Home Remodeling
Plans / Additions, Patios New Doors, Windows
R. Child Lic #216115 Class BO3. Bond. Ins. Refs.
480-215-3373
Classifieds
Room Additions Kitchen - Bath Patios - Garage
Dedicated to the Beauty of your HOME! ROC# 088929 Lic/Bond CALL 480-839-4452
Landscape/Maintenance
Landscape/Maintenance
SPRINKLER DOCTOR
Ahwatukee’s Sprinkler & Drip Repair Ahwatukee Resident • 25 years Experience
Ramon’s Landscaping
• Irrigation Tune-ups • Valves & Clocks • Landscape Lighting
-Clean Up -Tree Trimming/Removal -Gravel -Maintenance Plan -Complete Service
Free Estimates
Landscape/Maintenance
Sprinkler/Drip Repair Lighting • Timers Install All Commercial Parts
Warranties on All Work 20 Years Experience & Locally In Business! I Do My Own Work!
ALL JOBS GUARANTEED! 10 yrs exp. Call today for our LOW PRICES!
SprinklerDoctorAZ.com
CALL 24 HOURS
Referred out of Ewing Irrigation
480.295.2279 Not a licensed contractor.
A-Z Tauveli Prof LANDSCAPING LLC
We will give you totally new landscaping or revamp your current landscaping! Tree/Palm Tree Trimming • Sprinkler Systems Desertscape • Gardening • Concrete Work Block Wall • Real & Imitation • Flagstone
FREE ESTIMATES
602-471-3490 or 480-962-5149 ROC#276019 • LICENSED BONDED INSURED
Sell Your Stuff! Classifieds work! 480-898-6465
LEE’S SPRINKLER REPAIR 30 years Experience Timers Valves Heads Leaks FREE ESTIMATES Ahwatukee Resident Call 480-282-7222
Lawn Mowing Starts At $20 Full Service Starts At $70 15 + Yrs Exp! All English Speaking Crew
SONORAN LAWN
480-745-5230 We Only Service Ahwatukee, So We Are Always Close By To Meet Unexpected Needs
Arizona Specialty Landscape
New & Re-Do Design and Installation
Affordable | Paver Specialists Drip & Sprinkler Repair BBQ’s & Outdoor Fireplaces Lighting
480.844.9765
The Possibilities are Endless
Custom Design and Renovation turning old to new
Bonded/Licensed • ROC #225923
480-730-1074
Not a licensed contractor
23 yrs exp
480-720-3840
Call Now
480-720-3840
Painting
Foothills Touch Landscapes LLC
PROFESSIONAL PAINTING
Lawn care/ Maintenance. Yard Service. Starting as low as $25. Ahw. Res. 30yrs exp. Free Estimates. Call Pat
480-343-0562
Interior, Exterior House Painting. Front door & gate refinishing. Quality work/Materials. Free Estimate
Ignacio 480-961-5093 602-571-9015 Lic. ROC #189850 Bonded/Insured
Painting
• Irrigation System repairs • Irrigation System Installations • One-Time Clean-up • Maintenance • Tree Trimming
We also specialize in landscape designs and installations.
480-539-2597
cyclandscaping.com ROC: CR21-232290
HOME IMPROVEMENT Interior/Exterior Painting 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE Dunn Edwards Quality Paint Small Stucco/Drywall Repairs
We Are State Licensed and Reliable!
Free Estimates • Senior Discounts Landscape/Maintenance
Landscape/Maintenance
Irrigation Repair Services Inc. Licensed • Bonded • Insured Technician
Specializing in Controllers, Valves, Sprinklers, Landscape Lighting, P.V.C. & Poly Drip Systems
Call Lance White
480.721.4146 www.irsaz.com
ROC# 256752
Complete Lawn Service & Weed Control
$60/Month! • One Month Free Service
480-338-4011
Voted #1 Paint Interior & Exterior • Drywall Repair Light Carpentry • Power Washing • Textures Matched Popcorn Removal • Pool Deck Coatings Garage Floor Coatings • Color Consulting
10% OFF
We Beat Competitors Prices & Quality Free Estimates• 3 Year Warranty
480-688-4770
www.eastvalleypainters.com Family Owned & Operated
kjelandscape.com • ROC#281191
~Landscape Lighting ~ Fountain Repair ~ Misting Systems Most Repairs Under $100
We Do Installs! Warranty On All Work
Call Dennis or Lisa
602-329-3396 Not A Licensed Contractor
Angie’s List Super Service Award Winner!!!
Bonded/Insured • ROC#153131
The Valley’s Premier Painters
• Call or Text for a Free Quote
480-586-8445
ROC#243600
East Valley PAINTERS
• Licensed, Bonded Insured for your protection.
SPRINKLER & DRIP REPAIR
Serving the Ahwatukee area for over 22 years
To learn more about us, view our photo gallery at: ShadeTreeLandscapes.com
Drip Install/Repair
23 years exp
Specials
ROC# 186443 • BONDED
Call for a FREE consultation and Estimate
Juan Hernandez
SPRINKLER
Juan Hernandez
Tree Trimming & Spring Clean up
Not a licensed contractor
Free Estimates 7 Days a Week!
Custom Built-ins, BBQs, Firepits, Fireplaces, Water Features, Re-Designing Pools, Masonry, Lighting, Tile, Flagstone, Culture Stone & Travtine, Synthetic Turf, Sprinkler/Drip, Irrigation Systems, Clean ups & Hauling
Landscape/Maintenance
Not a licensed contractor
GNLandscapingAnd Lighting.com
Landscape/Maintenance
Don’t h green ave a thumb ? I can h elp!
480.643.9772
480-217-0407
MD’s Landscaping FREE ESTIMATES!
Landscape/Maintenance
Est. 1974
480-898-6465 Landscape/Maintenance
Landscape/Maintenance
Proudly Serving Ahwatukee for a Decade. Family Owned & Operated -Interior & Exterior Painting -Stucco/Drywall Repairs & Texture Matching -Minor Carpentry -4 Year Warranty! -Competitive Pricing ACP is 100%Veteran Owned & Supports Our Vets with 10% off for all Military Personnel
See What We’re Up To!
www.AcpPaintingllc.com Licensed - Bonded - Insured ROC 290242
FREE ESTIMATES • CALL TODAY!
(480)785-6323
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Pool/Spa Services
Pool/Spa Services
ROB’S POOL SERVICE
RPL Decorators
• Painting • Wallpapering & Removal • Color Consultations • Finish Painting • Handyman Services 4th Generation Painter 30 Years Skilled Experience Always Neat & Dependable Expert Workmanship Guaranteed References Available
Mobile 602-369-5017 Bob480-917-3617 ROC #115384/Bonded
PAINTING FOR PENNIES Compare And Save! Complete Interior and Exterior House Painting
VALLEY WIDE FREE ESTIMATES! Lifetime Guarantee
Licensed Bonded Insured | ROC # 301084
480-405-7808 homeimprovementclub.com
Plumbing
Plumbing
Pool/Spa Services
Pool/Spa Services
Tired of a Stranger in Your Backyard? It’s just me, helping you with your Pool needs! 30+ Years Exp No contracts. Call Rob 480-577-1710
$25 OFF
Filter Cleaning!
MARK’s POOL SERVICE Owner operated- 20yrs We do all the work, you have all the fun! Cleaning-monthly. $60 without chemicals. $75 with chemicals. Filter Cleaning Specials Call Mark 602-799-0147
Monthly Service & Repairs Available
602-546-POOL 7 6 6 5
www.barefootpoolman.com
CPO# 85-185793
See our Before’s and After’s on Facebook Licensed, Bonded & Insured ROC# 272001
Has your business been reviewed online?
Deadline: Monday at 11am
We can help manage your reviews!
480-898-6465
Pool/Spa Services
Pool/Spa Services
H2O
We Rise Above the Competition!
Pool/Spa Services
Pool Vaccum
with pool remodel package
www.AboveAndBeyondPoolRemodeling.com
We specialize in complete swimming pool remodeling to include interior finishes, waterline tile, decking, water features and repairs. A VETERAN OWNED COMPANY Licensed • Bonded • Insured AZ ROC KA-5 257866 BBB Accredited
Ahw Resident • Owner Operated Maintenance & Repair Professional and Superior Service We maintain, repair and service all types of pools, equipment, filters, cleaning systems, fresh water and salt water systems
Call me, Howard:
480.231.9651
480.830.9209
AZPoolExpert.com BBB Member
We also build new pools!
Not a licensed contractor.
AE &Sons Pool Plaster Company
JuanPavers Hernandez • Concrete Water Features • Sprinkler Repair
P O O L S E RV I C E S
All Complete Pool Renovations
Pebble cracking, Plaster peeling, Rebar showing, Pool Light out?
Pebble • White Plaster Tile • Deck • Pump & Filters
FREE Estimates • BEST Prices
I CAN HELP!
23 Years Experience • Dependable & Reliable
602-252-2125 Ofc. • 602-505-8066 Cell Se Habla Espanõl
Lic’d, Bonded • ROC #235771 • ROC #235770
Plumbing
Call Juan at
480-720-3840 Not a licensed contractor.
Plumbing
Plumbing
Owner/Operator 480-848-6901 Ask for Travis or Adam • H20pools@yahoo.com
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We make Scrapbooks for critically-ill children who have had their "WISH" trip come true!
Service Repair Replacement
Owned and Operated by Rod Lampert
Plumbing
Plumbing
Meetings/ Events
Crops of Luv™
Full Service Pool Solutions
Weekly, Bi-Weekly & Monthly Service Plans 15 Years Experience Serving Ahwatukee Residents
Pool/Spa Services
FREE
R O B ’ S P O O L S E R V I CE
POOLS
Painting
Ahwatukee Resident
Plumbing & Rooter Service
Serving Ahwatukee for over 25 years
Scrapbook with us, make embelishments for us, donate your time, or your commercial space, donate funds to ship albums, etc! Now accepting NEW or lightly used items for a FUNDRAISER at the end of February. Example: Scrapbook items, home decor, Party plan items, Gift Certificates, etc. Visit us at:
cropsofluv.com for more information!
480.634.7763 Ahwatukee based non-profit.
Licensed • Bonded • Insured • ROC 189848
PLUMBERS CHARGE TOO MUCH!!!
Beat Any Price By 10% FREE R/O FILTERS!
Water Heaters Installed - $469 Unclog Drains - $49.95 FREE ESTIMATES • MANY REFERRALS ANYTHING PLUMBING • SAME DAY SERVICE
Bonded/Insured • ROC #223709
480-405-7099 ItsJustPlumbSmart.com
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$64* Drain Cleaning *Some conditions apply. Call for details.
$39 Off* Any Service *Call for Details. For a Limited Time.
100% Guarantee on Our Work
(480) 279-4155
From Water Heaters to Toilets, Slab Leaks to Clogs!
PLUMBING
24/7 Emergency Service FAST 60 Minute Service Available
Bonded | Insured | Lic’d ROC 257806
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$35.00 Off Any Service Call Today!
A+ RATED
We Repair or Install
Estimates Available
480.405.3020
Plumbing
ROC # 272721
AHWATUKEE’S #1 PLUMBER Licensed • Bonded • Insured
704.5422
(480)
Meetings/ Events
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Meetings/ Events
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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.toastmastersclubs.org/.
Open your Heart and Home
Roofing
Roofing
Host an International Student! Please contact Pascale Dunton 602-980-4388 west@iseusa.org west.iseusa.org
Meetings/ Events
Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Step Study Mtg Every Tuesday 7:00pm. Professional Roofing Contractors ofc: 480-895-3425 cell: 602-432-9183 Residential/Commercial Thirty three yrs exp. Specializing in repairs to shingles, tile, foam & flat roofing; walking decks; re-roofing. Quality service & very responsive.
Closed meeting. Child care provided. Mtn View Lutheran Church, 11002 S. 48th St., Phoenx, 85044
Roofing
The Most Detailed Roofer in the State
Condos/ Townhomes
Miscellaneous For Sale 750
Roofing
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KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers Complete Treatment System/KIT Available: The Home Depot, Homedepot.com, & Hardware Store Meetings/ Events
For Rent. Small, 1 bdrm. 1 bath condo, W/D, patio, pool and tennis courts, Ideal for one person, Call (602)550-0511 Lv. Message
Windows JOHN’s WINDOW CLEANING 1-Story $125, 2-story $145 Up to 30 Panes Power Washing Sun Screens/Re-Screen’g Same Day Service 480-201-6471
547
raberdbajenco@msn.com
ROC# 132572-C42 and L-42 100401
TK Tim KLINE Roofing, LLC ®
Roofs Done Right...The FIRST Time! 15-YEAR WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY On All Complete Roof Systems
timklineroofing.com FREE Estimate and written proposal
480-357-2463
R.O.C. #156979 K-42 Licensed / Bonded
Member of ABM
VALLEYWIDE
Pets and Pet Services
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Pet sitting in my home for dogs under 30 pounds. Call Evelyn at 602-680-7086 for rates. Ahwatukee resident. Large private yard with lots of grass for running and playing. A FRIEND OF MINE Your in-home pet sitting and plant care service. For all your pet needs, domestics and exotics. Flat fee -no hidden costs. Serving Ahwatukee since 2003. Member of PSI. Bond/Ins’d 602-617-0993 Please visit us at: afriendofminepetsitting.com
Miscellaneous For Sale 750 Drexel LR SetIncludes sofa,2 chairs, coffee table ,end table, lamp and picture. Neutral colors. Can be divided. 500 or best offer. Like new condition. Also DR table with 2 leaf. 6 hairs and serving table. Walnut grain. Like new. 500 or best offer . 602 320-1981
phillipsroofing@msn.com
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GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS & GAMANON for meeting information 602-266-9784
Roofing
Roofing
Homes For Sale 238 Enjoy this open & roomy 2 bed/2 bath Ahwatukee home. Golf Course, fireplace, separate office, & formal dining room. 55+ Community. Pools & Rec Room 415-261-8355 Leave Msg
Garage Sales Bazars
736
GARAGE/MOVING SALE Saturday, March 12th 7:00-11:00 am 3535 E. Equestrian Trail Phoenix, AZ TVs, pictures, eliptical and much more
Homes For Sale 238
Ahwatukee House for Sale S. Mt. Preserve. 1500 sq ft, 85044 zip No HOA, 258K Fully updated, 2 1/2 baths, lg office area, (480) 496-9802 for more info and photos via e-mail
Roofing
Roofing
Family Owned & Operated Since 1984
Tiles, shingles, flat, repairs & new work Free Estimates • Ahwatukee Resident Over 30 yrs. Experience
ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION www.PayneSons.com
See Our Reviews On:
480-706-1453
Licensed/Bonded/Insured • ROC #236099
Pets and Pet Services
756
Pets and Pet Services
756
Voted one of the “Best of Ahwatukee” 9 Years Running!
Call for a FREE Roof Evaluation
480.988.9250
Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC #194202 • ROC# B138549 Family Owned/ Operated
Pet and Home Services
• Reasonable Rates • Special Pricing on Extended Service Licensed/Bonded/Insured Ahwatukee Resident
Call Eleanor Today!
480.287.4897 Quality Leak Repairs & Re-Roofs
New Roofs | Re-Roofs | Repairs | Tile | Foam | Shingles | Patios
Quality Work Affordable Prices
10% OFF With This Ad
Free Estimates • Credit Cards OK
Honest Free Estimates References DENNIS PORTER
480-460-7602 or 602-710-2263 RANDY HALFHILL
602-910-1485
480-446-7663 (ROOF)
www.spencer4hireroofing.com ROC #244850 | INSURED | BONDED
Lic#ROC 152111 Bonded
www.WhileYouAreAwayServices.com Tree Services
Tree Services
U.S. ARBOR Tree Service
• Tree Trimming • Tree Removal • Stump Grind • Queen Palm & Citrus Treatment • Deep Root Fertilization
www.usarbor.com FREE ESTIMATES
480.812.0731 Lic #990148 • Insured
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Spencer’s $ 2,000,000,000 Celebration! 32” LCD HDTV
25.4 CU FT REFRIGERATOR
• Spill Proof Glass Shelves • Adjustable Gallon Door Bins • Humidity Controlled Drawer • Accu-Chill Temperature System
• Wide Color Enhancer • 2 HDMI Ports UN32J4000
199
$
PART OF THE
ALL 4
1999
$
WRS325FDAM
DISHWASHER • Accusense Soil Sensor • 1 Hour Wash Cycle • Triple Filtration System WDT720PADM
ELECTRIC RANGE
OVER THE COUNTER MICROWAVE • 1.7 Cu. Ft. • 220 CFM Vent System • 1000 Watts
WMH31017AS
• 4.8 Cubic Foot Capacity • 4 Radiant Elements • Custom Broil • Storage Drawer WFE320MOAS
NTW4650YQ
299
SAME AS C
ASH**
DISHWASHER
• Normal Wash Cycle (on dial) • Heated Dry On/Off (on rocker) • Standard Upper Rack
199
$
179
$
HDA1100FWH
$
14.6 CU. FT. REFRIGERATOR • 2 Adustable Shelves • Veggie Crisper • Gallon Door Storage • Deluxe Quiet Design
25.3 CU. FT. REFRIGERATOR
• 6 Gallon Door Bins • Twin Cooling Plus • Door Alarm • 25.5 Cu. Ft. • 5 Spill Proof Glass Shelves
$1099 -10% Discount
449 989
LMV1683ST
FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR
• Spill Proof Glass Shelves • Humidity Drawer • Gallon Door Bins • Water Filtration
$
$ HPS15BTHLCC
MONTHS
• 1.6 Cu.Ft. Oven Capacity • 1000 Watts • Soften and Melt • 300 CFM
WASHER
49LF5500
12
STAINLESS MICROWAVE
CORPORATION • 3.4 Cubic Foot Tub • 9 Wash Cycles • Porcelain Tub • 700 RPM Spin Speed CLOSEOUT
After 44 Years In Business Spencer’s Is About To Sell Our $200,000,000th Dollar In Sales. Millions Of Washers, Dryers, And Refrigerators, But More Importantly, Happy Customers. We Are Celebrating With Giving Away a $10,000 Luxury Kitchen, For One Lucky Winner! Come In Now For A Chance to Win.
CLOSEOUT GSH25JGD
RF26HFENDSR
999
$
**With Low Monthly Payments. Special terms apply to purchases charged with approved credit to your SPENCERS TV and Appliance card issued by Wells Fargo Financial National Bank. Regular minimum monthly payments are required during the special-terms period. The no interest option means there is no interest if your purchase is paid in full within the special terms period; otherwise, interest accrues from date of purchase at the regular APR. The fixed APR is 28.99% as of 1/6/2016. Offer applies to Multi-Vendor New Year Sell-A-Thon - Amana, Bosch, Electrolux, Frigidaire, GE, Kitchen-Aid, LG Appliances, Maytag, Whirlpool, Sharp, Samsung, LG Electronics and Simmons Beautyrest purchases March 9, 2016 through March 16, 2016. Minimum $499 appliance and $299 electronics and $599 bedding purchase required. Minimum monthly payment is based on purchase price alone excluding tax and delivery charges. Credit purchases subject to credit approval. Other transactions may affect your monthly payment. See store for all available finance options.
AHWATUKEE | 4601 E. Ray Road • Phoenix | 480-777-7103 ARROWHEAD RANCH | 7346 W. Bell Road | 623-487-7700 EAST MESA/GILBERT | Gateway Towne Center | 4630 E. Ray Road | South End by Target | 480-988-1917 GILBERT | San Tan Village | 2711 S. San Tan Village Pkwy | 480-366-3900 GLENDALE | 10220 N. 43rd Ave | 602-504-2122 GOODYEAR | 3800 W. McDowell Rd | 623-930-0770 MESA | 115 W. First Ave | 480-833-3072 SCOTTSDALE | 14202 N. Scottsdale Rd | 480-991-7200 SCOTTSDALE/PHOENIX | 13820 N. Tatum Blvd | 602-494-0100 SCRATCH & DENT CENTER | MESA 310 W. Southern Ave | 480 -649-1811
Arizona’s Largest Independent Dealer!
www.spencerstv.com See Website for Additional Store Locations
IN HOUSE S R E C N E SP PLANS T N E M Y A P E AVAILABL
OPEN: MON-FRI 9AM-9PM; SAT 9AM-6PM; SUN 11AM-5PM
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