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Select closures possible at Tempe Union campuses BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

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empe Union High School District on Friday raised the possibility of selectively closing some classes “for a short period of time” as an emergency measure if teacher and bus driver absences fall below an unspecified threshold. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Mendivil stressed

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in his announcement, “I want to be very clear – we do not have any intention of returning to a district-wide virtual learning model.” But he said the district could not ignore the impact of “the troubling upwards trend of Maricopa County’s (virus transmission) metric” and the fact that “the metrics for students and staff within our District are at an all-time high.” Calling rumors of a district-wide return to

virtual learning “untrue,” Mendivil said, “It is our responsibility as a District to plan for the worst and expect the best. Just as we have emergency plans for fire incidents and lockdowns, it is critical that we are prepared to face this situation as well, should it arise. “At a District and site level, administrators have worked to prepare learning contingency

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ore than $93.5 million for housing – including $50 million to buy apartment complexes – tops the list of the Phoenix city administration’s spending suggestions for its second round of pandemic-relief money from the American Recovery Plan Act. Those proposals also include $7.5 million to buy trees for 5,000 homes in “qualifying neighborhoods,” $13 million for free child care for a year for new city employees and $500,000 for a public restroom pilot program at the Human Services Campus. In all, the shopping list totals $220.1 million but City Council will have to pare it down because the city will have $141 million in relief money to spend come the fiscal year that begins July 1. Phoenix was allotted $396 million under

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Could she be tuning up for the imminent reopening of the Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course? Actually, 4-year-old Vivienne Yang was getting an introduction to the game from her dad, Yz Yang, on Saturday as Yang Wen and 18-month-old Melody Yang watched at Pecos Park during the Junior Golf Association of Arizona’s Itty Bitty Open. The event aims to introduce tots to the game. (David Minton/AFN Staff Photographer)

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he owner of the Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course has won a round in its latest legal fight with two homeowners over the site’s 2013 closure, though the big decision in the case is expected sometime this week. Superior Court Judge Sarah Agne sided with ALCR’s lawyer Daniel Maynard’s request to exclude from her consideration two experts’ estimates that put the 105acre site’s restoration cost at far more than the more than $794,787 the company has been spent to restore it. Agne is weighing a request by attorney Tim Barnes, representing two Lakes homeowners, to assess a contempt-of-court sanction against ALCR for allegedly violating the three-step timeline set in November 2020 by another judge for the reconstruction of the 18-hole executive course. ALCR has until this September to complete the restoration of the course, but Barnes said ALCR and its principal, Wilson Gee, violated the first of three deadlines by not having a full plan for the course’s restoration done by June 2021. Gee and Maynard contend that ALCR has obeyed Judge Theodore Campagnolo’s order, which threatens up to $3.5 million in sanctions for violating his order. Violating the first deadline carries a maximum $500,000 penalty. During a series of hearings last fall before Agne, Barnes sought to show that ALCR was restoring the course on the cheap and that he should have submitted a rebuilding plan to his clients for their review. After testimony had concluded in the case, Barnes then sought permission to introduce testimony from other proceedings in the eight-year litigation in which golf course expert Buddie Johnson put the total restoration cost estimate at $5 million to $6 million and a consultant for one-time course owner The True Life Companies projected a $12 million price tag. Gee says he is ready to open the half the course as soon as he secures city and state permits for the bathroom in the club house. That club house, which Gee said will resemble a construction site field house with bathrooms, a changing area and a pro shop but no restaurant, also has been a bone of contention in the contempt hearing. Maynard argued against admitting estimates by Johnson and True Life because they testified in proceedings were against True Life and did not involve ALCR. Hence, he argued, ALCR and Gee never had a chance to cross examine the consultant and Johnson. Agne agreed, saying that she would not consider those estimates in weighing Barnes’ request for sanctions. She said to do so would “circumvent” the state’s

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$750M in housing envisioned for sold QC golf course AFN NEWS STAFF

here’s gold in those old golf courses. Just ask Walt Brown Jr., CEO and founder of Diversified Partners, who has closed on the Links at Queen Creek Golf Course after buying the public course for $16 million. He plans to develop it into a community of multifamily and single-family residences that will be worth more than $750 million, according to a spokeswoman. The back 48 acres of the course at Ironwood and Ocotillo roads have been sold

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to Tri Pointe, formerly known as Maracay Homes, for 172-single-family homes in a gated community. The rest of the 27-year-old public course will have garden and high-density apartments and rental houses with numerous amenities, including a park and private lake. In all, about 103.5 acres will host housing of some kind while another 21.5 acres – slightly more than a quarter of the site – will be open space. Construction is tentatively scheduled to start during the second or third quar-

nard wrote. “Neither ALCR nor any entity that Mr. Gee had an interest in was able to cross-examine any of the witnesses or challenge the exhibits that the plaintiffs now propose to use in this hearing. “To permit this prior testimony and exhibits violates ALCR’s rights to confront and cross-examine witnesses and challenge exhibits,” he contended. He also argued that Barnes should have

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ep. John Kavanagh is in a turf war. Over turf. The Scottsdale Republican has proposed a state law to override any rules of a homeowner association that require lawns seeded with real grass and would permit residents to tear all that out and replace it with artificial turf. And any dispute would be resolved in court. His HB 2131 may get a fight from the Arizona Association of Community Managers, the organization that represents companies that manage HOAs. But an association spokesman said Wednesday it was still studying the issue and had no immediate comment. Kavanagh said there are times that state lawmakers need to intercede on behalf of individual homeowners whose preferences are being blocked for what he believes is not a good reason. And in this case, he told Capitol Media Services, such anti-turf rules actually are

to prohibit it,’’ Kavanagh said. Anyway, he said, artificial turf can look better than a poorly maintained natural laws. There would be some limits on what homeowners would be allowed to do. Under his legislation, HOA would be alState Rep. John Kavanagh, R-Scottsdale, shot the breeze with Gov. Doug lowed to adopt Ducey prior to a Jan.7 legislative forecast luncheon hosted by the Ari- “ r e a s o n a b l e zona Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Capitol Media Services) rules’’ about the installation and bad policies. “Artificial grass is often superior and appearance of artificial grass. But Kavalooks better than real grass,’’ Kavanagh said. nagh said these could not be so restrictive What’s also important, he said, is that as to preclude its installation entirely. And it would permit an HOA to reject or artificial grass doesn’t need to be watered, something that is crucial during the mid- require the removal of any artificial turf that “creates a health or safety issue that dle of a drought. “So it’s unreasonable for these HOAs the member does not correct.’’

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Ducey mask mandate punishment draws feds' wrath BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

ederal officials are ordering Arizona to rescind its policy of giving COVID dollars only to schools without mask mandates or face having to give back $163 million in aid. But a top aide to Gov. Doug Ducey is vowing to fight the move – which could cost Tempe Union High School District $2.8 million and Kyrene School District $5.2 million. In a letter Friday, Kathleen Victorino said it is illegal for Gov. Doug Ducey to dole out the cash Arizona is getting from the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund only to public schools that do not mandate that students and staff wear face coverings. “The purpose of the SLFRF funds is to mitigate the fiscal effects stemming from the COVID-10 public health emergency, including by supporting efforts to spread the virus,’’ wrote Victorino, the deputy chief compliance officer of the U.S. Treasury Office of Recovery Programs, to Ducey’s budget staff.

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plans for schools to shift their learning models to hybrid or fully virtual, if staffing levels fall below a certain threshold,” he continued. “If there is a shortage of staff available to provide instruction and/or transportation, for example, we would be fully prepared for a shift to virtual learning for a short period of time, whether that is with a program, a department or even with a particularly impacted bus route.” “It is important to note once again that we do not have any plans of going back to virtual learning District-wide,” he said. “The continuity of learning for our students is critical to their success. But failing to prepare for an emergency situation with appropriate learning transition plans would be irresponsible.” Mendivil’s announcement came at a time when COVID has surged throughout the Valley, with virus transmission levels recorded in many school districts and cities that are the highest since the pandemic began in March 2020. And it came three days after Gov. Doug Ducey announced that he would reimburse parents for charter school expenses

She pointed out that the Centers for Disease Control recommends universal indoor masking by all students, staff, teachers and visitors to K-12 schools. In fact, she said, the CDC guidance also suggests other strategies, like limiting class sizes. Instead, Victorino said, Arizona effectively is discouraging schools from taking those steps by withholding federal dollars. “Accordingly, these school programs as currently structured are ineligible uses of SLFRF funds,’’ she said. That’s only part of the problem. While Ducey is using the loss of federal dollars as a stick to coerce schools to abandon mask mandates, he also has set aside $10 million specifically to provide $7,000 payments to parents who want to remove their children from schools that do require face coverings and instead send them to private and parochial schools. That program is limited to what the governor has called “low-income students.’’ But Ducey defined that as households at or below 350% of the federal poverty level, the equivalent of about $92,750 for a family of four.

Victorino said her agency has “concerns’’ about the claimed objections of benefiting low-income families and students. She has given the state 60 days to redesign the programs to bring them into compliance with federal law. Otherwise, Victorino said, the government may take steps to recoup the dollars used illegally. And Treasury has another fiscal weapon at its disposal. Victorino said her agency may withhold Arizona’s next installment of these federal relief dollars “until Treasury receives information that the issues described above have been adequately addressed.’’ Daniel Ruiz, the governor’s chief of staff, said Friday morning he had not yet seen the letter. But he defended how his boss is using the dollars. “Ultimately, we’re going to challenge whatever they’ve asserted in the letter,’’ Ruiz said. And he said the state has done nothing sneaky with the dollars, saying it is “above board.’’ The threat to withhold those dollars apparently has had effect on at least some school districts.

Both Tempe Union and Kyrene have been encouraging vaccinations at various special events. This was the scene at one of Kyrene’s two recent vaccination clinics, which resulted in a total 944 people getting a shot, more than half being children under age 12. (Kyrene School District) if they wanted to transfer their children out of any school district that closed a classroom for even so much as a day. The latest county health department data showed there were 2,091 cases per 100,000 people and 35.4% new positive test results in Tempe Union. Other nearby districts, including Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert – three of the state’s five largest districts – had positivity levels of 40% or slightly higher though their cases per

100,000 varied between 1,647 (Mesa) and 2,040 (Chandler). Tempe Union also reported 377 active COVID cases among a total 14,569 staffers and students. Of that number, 359 were students with the highest number of infections reported at Desert Vista High School, whose 122 COVID cases was nearly three times the number recorded at Mountain Pointe High. Kyrene Governing Board also met last

“We’re seeing more schools go to maskoptional policies,’’ Ruiz said, though he said that also has been helped by the fact that younger children are now eligible for vaccination. And he said Ducey sees this as catering to what parents want. “Parents want their kids back in the classroom,’’ he said. “They want to stop talking about masks, they want to start talking about math.’’ He also said parents appreciate the option of a voucher to take their children out of public schools that do maintain the mask requirements, even in the face of a loss of federal dollars. As it turns out, though, there haven’t been many of them. Ducey press aide C.J. Karamargin said earlier this month that only 85 families have applied for the $7,000 vouchers, at a cost of $595,000. But he said that the balance of the $10 million the governor set aside remains available to parents even as several Arizona schools have announced plans to impose new mask mandates due to the outbreak of the omicron variant. ■

week but there was little formal discussion of the COVID surge’s impact on district operations. Most of the discussion of the virus occurred during the public comment section as various people attacked and praised the district’s decision to retain a mandatory mask policy. While all East Valley school districts are struggling with absence rates that exceed their ability to find enough substitute teachers to fill in, Tempe Union is the only district to raise the possibility of selective closures. Mendivil’s announcement gave no specific data on absences and the availability of substitutes. Gilbert and Chandler have not changed their optional mask policy and made no mention of any thought of closing classrooms. Mesa Assistant Superintendent Holly Williams said the district’s would invoke a 10-day mask mandate at those schools where 3% of the total site population were infected. The possibility of closures and other issues related to the virus’ surge were discussed at last week’s Governing Board meeting as Assistant Superintendent Sean McDonald briefed it on COVID levels.

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also listed a possible $5 million for college tuition assistance and another $5 million for Arizona State University’s digital workforce apprenticeships and AZ Next programs. There also was another $2 million for helping 200 people enrolled in a federal job training program to get “target sector training” and $2 million proposed for helping people experiencing homelessness find fulltime jobs and manage their finances. But the overwhelming amount of money on the administration’s laundry list of possibilities involves $102 million worth of housing infrastructure and services. That includes $50 million to buy multifamily complexes for affordable and workforce housing, $20 million to buy and operate shelters and transitional housing, $10 million to create a community land trust to acquire, develop and renovate housing and $10 million that would go to nonprofits to develop housing and humans service projects. Another $2 million would fund a landlord incentive program to accept more Section 8 certificates, $1 million for educating landlords and tenants, $1.5 million for a “community-driven planning effort for the Marcos de Niza Public Housing

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gan lobbying for particular items on Barton’s wish list. As if that list already wasn’t long enough for Council to wrestle with, Pastor wanted Barton to come back with a plan for spending more money to bridge “the digital divide” and to buy pricier N-95 facemasks, COVID tests and protective equipment in addition to millions of dollars that the city already has spent on virus protection. And Ansari wanted more than the $1 million suggested for tutoring services at Burton Barr Central Library so tutors could be placed in other parts of the city and “not make people travel so much for something for a service like this.”■

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“We believe those numbers will continue to rise for the next two or three weeks and speaking to our medical professionals, the omicron variant is very aggressive as far as transmission,” he said. “We believe that it will peak in about two to three weeks and that it will go down in approximately the same amount of time. However, we do have another variant on the horizon and we don’t know what will come up.” At one point in the discussion, board member Sarah James noted rumors of a district-wide classroom closure and teachers driving school buses had been circulating in the community and asked Mendivil, “what is the point where we’re not doing okay? What does it look like?” Mendivil replied, “It’s hard to be accurate when you don’t have all the information.” He said for the first time since the pandemic began, he and his aides are trying are asking themselves at what point do absences become so high “where we can’t conduct business and I mean educating our kids. And educating our kids isn’t just in the classroom in terms of our business or organization. It’s transportation, it’s food, nutrition, it’s all of those things.”

He said early last week, 20 percent of the district’s bus drivers had called in sick and noted that across all district operations, “certain groups of students and schools are more impacted.” “We want to make sure that they’re not negatively impacted as a result of some changes in transportation, food nutrition,” he continued. He said that while the district has developed partnerships with agencies to address the nutrition aspect, “the teachers piece is a more complicated one with high schools.” “I believe we have a good plan in terms of determining their thresholds because it’s different in every school,” Mendivil said. “It’s not going to be the same because there are larger schools like DV and Corona are going to have very different needs than what Tempe High or maybe Marcos may have.” Mendivil also said his aides are working on a plan “to reduce the time away from school with their teachers. “So what does that mean if there’s a need to go through temporary virtual instruction?,” Mendivil continued. “It could be just one classroom. It could be a department. It could be a program. It could

be an entire school – now that’s a worstcase scenario. But our goal and our commitment - and I know your commitment as board members of this fine district is - that we keep our kids in school because we know they’re going to be the safest. They’re going to get fed. They’re going to interact with their peers, even though they’re masked. “But they’re going to have more of that socialization and just normalization of school. And that’s what I want to maintain as much as we can because we are now seeing the positive. Our students are back in the swing of being kids and being students." A district spokeswoman said Mendivil was not among the 1,000 school superintendents from across the country who met virtually last week with top U.S. officials, including Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Carona, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy and Christian Rhodes, chief of staff for the U.S. Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. “They warned that we are going to see a surge in the number of cases within our communities during the next few weeks and the next few weeks ahead may be difficult and this is due to the variant of omicron,” Higley Unified Superintendent

Dawn Foley said. “They said, ‘do not panic.’ “What is known about this variant is that it is usually milder and doesn't last as long and that individuals are usually feeling better within a few days. Again, they stress this is not every case but this is being documented for a majority of the cases that they are seeing.” Foley said the superintendents were assured that more testing was coming, which federal officials called a good way to help minimize the virus’ spread. “Obviously one of the things they cautioned is that this cannot become the next toilet-paper issue,” Foley said. “Do not hoard testing, more supplies are coming. Use it as you need it.” She said the officials shared what’s been learned over the past two years about the virus. “Our collective knowledge allows us to be more precise and allows us to reduce the number of days and work that is missed because of what we know,” she said. Foley said federal officials also stressed the importance of keeping kids in school. “They acknowledged that this can be challenging with increased illness the impact this has on everyone particularly staffing,” Foley said ■

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cording to BLS, which said it was only exceeded by the 7.1% increase posted in June 1982. Inflation slowed in December from previous months, according to the BLS report. It said consumer prices rose 0.9% in October and 0.8% in November, but just 0.5% in December. The report is an average of consumer price increases in urban areas across the nation, which the BLS says represents about 93% of all U.S. consumers. Nationwide, it said the increase in consumer prices over the year was driven by soaring costs for gasoline and other fuels, and higher prices for used cars, vehicle rentals and durable goods. But the increases also hit everything from some types of food to housing and clothing costs. Health care costs were relatively stable in 2021 and the cost of health insurance actually fell 1.2% over the year, according to the report. The Phoenix-area increase trailed only Atlanta, which saw a 9.8% rise in 2021. Experts said the increases in Arizona were heavily impacted by a sharp rise in hous-

much money chasing too few goods.” Pollack said that, in addition to surging gas prices and the increased demand for housing, the growing demand for recreational services in Arizona has fueled inflation, as the state’s tourism industry is in full swing. The October-to-May tourist season means more dining out, at a time when restaurants and hospitality workers are in limited supply because of the coronavirus pandemic. Taylor noted that the state’s minimum wage rose on Jan. 1 from $12.15 to $12.80 an hour, the sixth consecutive year the state has raised the hourly minimum. “It’s a double whammy for employers looking to bring on entry-level employees when they’re dealing already with high labor costs, and now they’re dealing with the effects of the government wage mandate,” Taylor said. Pollack said that pandemic-related payments have reduced incentives for people to work at a time when others are retiring early or delaying a return to work. That la-

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EV strip mall king sells 5 centers for $32M BY KEN SAIN Tribune Staff Writer

ommercial real estate baron Michael Pollack is reaping the benefits of one of the best markets in 15 years. His Mesa company, Michael A. Pollack Real Estate Investments, sold five of his Valley shopping centers for more than $32 million. “It has been very good for us for the last three years,” said Pollack, one of the largest commercial real estate owners in the Valley. “Anyone who wants to sell right now, it’s a sellers market, just like it is for anyone looking to sell a home.” Pollack sold retail centers in Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix and Tempe. He said they worked hard to wrap up all five transactions before 2021 ended because he is uncertain what the federal government might do this year with the capital gains tax rate. “Hopefully, the federal government doesn’t do something irrational,” he said. Pollack said he’s been working for more than a decade to make sure his retail centers continue to thrive in a changing marketplace. He called them “Amazon-resistant,” saying they have focused on businesses that offer experiences or services.

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bor shortage, combined with rising labor costs, will continue to cause a steady rise in inflation for some time to come, he said. “Most people think it’s going to be transitory. I believe this is transitory. But I believe it depends how you define transitory,” Pollack said. “Transitory in this case is not six months, transient transitory is going to take a while.” But Hoffman said he expects inflation to return to more normal levels in the near future, as wholesale gasoline prices “come down a bit” and the hot Arizona housing market starts to cool. “I think we’re going to have inflation in the next quarter or so, and then prices will moderate,” he said.■

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Michael Pollack, seen here in his recently renovated Pollack Tempe Cinemas, sold five of his shopping centers last year. (David Minton/Tribune Staff Photographer) “You can’t get a haircut at Amazon,” he said. Pollack said they will look to buy more retail centers but, considering how hot the market is right now, they might wait. “It’s a little too hot to be a buyer,” he said. “We would love to put capital out right now, but we’re also realists. It’s a very hot market, not just in sales but the leasing side is on fire like I haven’t seen since 2006.” He said 2006 was the peak before this current market. Pollack said he currently

has occupancy rates in the high 90 to 100 percent. He’s even had some of his tenants ask about a wait list for any openings he has. “I haven’t seen it this way in a long time,” he said. Pollack said his strong numbers shows there is still space for retail centers despite the growth of online shopping. He said the biggest trouble facing retail today is not Amazon, it’s the inability to find workers. He said he knows of businesses looking to expand, but they can’t because they

can’t find the workers. The retail centers he sold are Trailside Center and Lindsay Marketplace in Mesa; Tower Plaza in Phoenix; Olive Plaza in Peoria; and Apache Central Center in Tempe. Pollack said his company follows the same model. They look for retail centers that have an issue, such as poor occupancy, tenant issues or just needs major remodeling. Those centers usually come with a discount. They then invest in the centers and fix whatever issues they have. The Tempe property, Apache Central Center, was sold to the City of Tempe for $10.6 million. He said the city plans to redevelop it into a mixed-use center that has retail on the ground level and housing for working class and low-income residents above. Lindsay Marketplace went for the highest amount, $11.2 million. Pollack’s company had owned it since 1993. He owned the other Mesa and Phoenix properties for nearly 30 years. His company bought the Peoria property in 2003. “This business is ever evolving, ever changing” Pollack said. “Anyone who thinks it’s easy, that you can buy a center and lease it out to the local T-shirt shop, well, they won’t be in it for long. You have to a have a specialty, you have to do a niche.” ■

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Ahwatukee man’s therapy center a one-stop shop for kids BY DANA TRUMBULL AFN Staff Writer

hwatukee resident Jonathan Elovitz says both parents and kids will benefit from his consolidation of services for developmentally delayed children under one roof. Although the business is still primarily focused on in-home healthcare, Therapy Matters has moved to 670 N. Arizona Ave. in Chandler, where parents of developmentally delayed children to find fully integrated clinical services under one roof. Therapy Matters offers occupational therapy, applied behavior analysis, speech, feeding and physical therapies that are custom-tailored to each individual child’s needs. The child is continuously monitored, working one on one with a direct-care worker through programs

Kelly Bridgeforth is the clinical director of applied behavior analysis Therapy Matters Inc., where the staff is trained to use play-based therapy. (David Minton/AFN Staff Photographer) design to support ongoing performance and growth.

“To have one company that [families] can go to, and all of those clinicians can be

working collaboratively as a team makes all the difference in the world,” explained Elovitz. “It’s much less of a burden on the parent, and it’s much more effective for the child.” Elovitz plans to add a doctor to the staff in the near future as well “and then we’ll truly have the full integrative health model, where we’re the one-stop shop.” Established in 2005, Therapy Matters is the brainchild of Jonathan’s late wife, Kylee – a dedicated occupational therapist whose vision and passion was to provide services to children with special needs in rural communities, where services often are not easily available for developmentally delayed children. After his wife passed away suddenly in 2012 at age 36, he recalled, “I had a hard

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KBACH salutes Ahwatukee boy’s musical prowess AFN NEWS STAFF

lassical KBACH 89.5 FM has launched an opportunity to showcase student musicians and a BASIS Ahwatukee 7th grader is the first to be honored. Joshua Lee, who was nominated by his teacher Dr. Gregory Klug, has been playing the violin for about five years and has played in the Metropolitan Youth Symphony and is a member of the Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestra. He is also the concertmaster of his school orchestra. Joshua says he likes music because when he’s making music, it helps him relax and become more dedicated to studying. Joshua feels that making music is also a good opportunity to make other people happy. When he was a 5th grader at Kyrene de la Monte Vista Elementary, he performed at a Metropolitan Youth Sympho-

Joshua Lee of Ahwatukee is all, smiles after becoming the first student to be honored by classical KBACH 89.5 FM for his musical prowess. (Courtesy of KBACH) ny recital and afterward a man gave him a star made of dollars because he loved

the performance. Beyond music, Joshua likes soccer, bas-

ketball, playing with his brother, and listening to KBACH for new music options. He has also been active in volunteering in local communities by playing at senior centers, neighborhood concerts, and featuring as a soloist in the showcase of The School of Ballet Arizona. He also has excelled in musical competitions and in 2021 placed first in both the Junior String Competition of the Arizona Chapter of Music Teachers National Association state competition and the junior division solo competition of the state chapter of the American String Teachers Association. He also took first place in the 2021 American Protege Concerto Competition and won the grand prize in last year’s U.S. New Star Strings Competition. Teachers, parents/guardians, and relatives are encouraged to nominate students between the ages of 7 and 13 who

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time focusing on anything.” “My other job is very technical, and I couldn’t work,” the systems engineer explained. “I couldn’t sit for 30 minutes and watch a television show. I didn’t want to be asleep, because I knew that, there’s that split second right when you wake up that you forget everything, but then everything comes rushing back. And then it was living everything all over again. And I had my son to take care of. The last thing I was thinking about was Therapy Matters.” But over a year, Elovitz met other therapists who had known Kylee or had heard her story. They rallied around Elovitz to help keep the company going, fulfilling the existing contracts. “The more I learned about the industry, the more I worked with these people, and the more I talked to the moms and the dads of these kids, the more I just became enamored,” he said. Elovitz, who had no idea what an occupational therapist was before he met Kylee, found that her legacy had become his calling. “’Live in the moment and be the miracle.’ That’s our saying,” he said. “It’s a little bit corny, but that’s really what Kylee was all about. The fact that, through the ongoing efforts of her company, she can still do that 1,000-fold every single week, even though she’s no longer here, is just very meaningful for me.” Over the last two years, business has surged, driving Therapy Matters to more than double their clientele. Part of the sudden growth was an outcome of the pandemic. As a single dad who now had two companies to run, Elovitz had already implemented an efficient technology infrastructure at Therapy Matters to facilitate communication.

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are studying an instrument, taking voice lessons, singing in a choir, or playing in a band or orchestra for recognition during KBACH’s Classical Next initiative. The Classical Next Initiative celebrates the future of classical music in our community. One student will be recog-

A soft-textured astronaut sticks out from the wall as part of an outer space themed mural in one of the play therapy rooms at Therapy Matters Inc (David Minton/AFN Staff Photographer) When COVID hit, the company was able to shift services overnight to teletherapy, while other home health providers had to shut down for months while they built their telecommunications capabilities. The business now serves approximately 750 clients in the home health sector, with additional services provided in remaining school contracts and the clinic. The employee roster grew from 45 to a current high of 115. With the opening of the clinic, Therapy Matters has added applied behavior analysis therapy to their business card. Kelly Bridgeforth, executive director of Clinical ABA explained that traditional applied behavior analysis involves a lot of table time and rote memory, but at Therapy Matters, the staff is trained to use play-based therapy instead. Technicians and therapists strive to harness the teachable moments within the child’s shifting interests to make learning as natural as possible.

nized on-air each month. A parent or guardian must consent to the student’s participation. Depending on Covid 19 restrictions, the winner will be invited to the station for a tour of the KBACH studios and a short interview with Melissa Greene that will be posted at KBACH.org. If possible, On-Air Host Melissa

“If that kid is interested in those Legos, we’re going to figure out 20 different ways to teach with the Legos in that 10-minute window while they’re still interested.” Using those activities, the therapists have specific goals that they are taking data on, and they are looking for specific responses. With repetition and persistence, the child learns to perform the tasks independently. “We don’t want this to be an aversive place to them,” Bridgeforth said. “We want them to think of this as ‘a place I go and play with my friend who’s my therapist.’” With intensive early intervention – 2040 hours per week under age7 – outcomes can be very good, she said. Not every child will grow to be independent, but others can go on to college and need just minimal support. The most important thing to ensure that every child can live their best life, said Bridgeforth, is to get every service

Greene will also visit the winner’s school and present them with a certificate of recognition. The student must live within the signal range of 89.5 KBACH. A winning student may not be nominated a second time. A 2-4 minute MP3/WAV or CD recording (no video) of the student performing must be submitted.

you possibly can as early as you can. “We really want to focus on that early intervention timeframe as an alternative to preschool” she explained. “That doesn’t really work for a lot of the kids with autism. If you send your kid straight into preschool with autism, a lot of times what happens is they’re in a six to one ratio; they don’t know how to set for circle time; they don’t know how to follow directions; and they have no language. It becomes a babysitting service. “We’re an alternative to that. We get all of those barriers gone. We teach them to sit through circle time; we teach them to attend to a task, put their items away, go get them… We teach all of those skills so that when we hand them to the schools, they’re successful.” Luckily, she said, Arizona is one of the best states to support the developmentally disabled with services. The Division of Developmental Disabilities provides everyone who qualifies with speech, OT, music therapy, and more. ABA services are available for any age, any diagnosis, through AHCCCS. “So, we can also help kids with Down syndrome who are having behavioral problems,” stated Bridgeforth. “We can help severe mental illness. We are now in group homes. We’re working with kids that have cerebral palsy, and severe self-injury. “It’s just opened up services with ABA to reduce aggressive behavior or selfinjurious behaviors – all of those things that make their group home life a lot easier, keep them out of residential facilities, or help their families so that they can stay at home. It’s amazing that Arizona has done this.” Therapy Matters is a member of DDD, AHCCCS, AHSA, and ArizOTA. Information: therapymatters.org or call 602-790-8923 ■

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St. John Bosco School schedules open house sessions next month

St. John Bosco Catholic School, 16035 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee, will hold an open house at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 2 and 9 a.m. Feb. 3 for parents who want to learn more about its 20-year tradition of educating Pre-K-8 students. “We are a community dedicated to academic excellence and inspire children to follow their dreams,” the school says on its website. St. John Bosco also is planning a 20th anniversary gala Feb. 26 at Four Points by Sheraton Phoenix South Mountain. Details for that and the open house sessions: admissions@sjbosco.org or 480-219-4848.

Summit School sharing pop-up playground with community

Summit School, 4515 E. Muirwood Drive, Ahwatukee will hold a pop-up playground 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 12 and is inviting the community to have some fun. The school will open its field of lots to open-ended play and creations for the free event. Information: SummitSchoolaz.org.

Not too early to get ready for the Ahwatukee Easter Parade

The Kiwanis Ahwatukee Easter Parade and Spring Fling will be rolling at 10 a.m. April 16 from Warner Road north on 48th Street to Cheyenne Drive and groups and individuals have until April 7 to enter. Forms are available at ahwatu-

keekiwanis.org. Also returning after the two-year hiatus is the Spring Fling that follows the parade at Ahwatukee Community Center Park, 48th Street and Warner Road, where entertainment, vendor booths, games, food and fun for the whole family await from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Kiwanis Club’s biggest fundraiser of the year is being headed by Andi Pettyjohn for the 22nd consecutive year while Mike Schmitt will be the Parade Boss for the 30th year. People who have questions or want to volunteer to help on the parade can call 480-759-0007 or e-mail msch0007@aol.com. For more Spring Fling information, call 602-402-6267 or e-mail andi@wttaz.com.

Ahwatukee Scout seeks public’s help on Eagle project

Zac Houle, 18, a Life Scout in Scouts BSA Troop 17 of Ahwatukee, is completing his Eagle project and as a young man with autism, he wants to give back to the autism community. He’s collecting supplies for the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center’s preschool in Tempe. Suggested items to donate include: crayons/color books, Play-Doh, colored pencils/washable markers, clay, glue sticks, construction paper, washable paint/brushes, dry erase markers, sidewalk chalk, stickers, craft kits, Science kits, 25-100 piece puzzles, books (flap, letter and number, early reader), Matchbox vehicles, action figures, light up toys, Disney princess dolls, baby dolls, classic Legos, bubbles, Army men, board games for ages 8 and below, card

games, play food, sports balls, dinosaur/animal figurines. All donations must be delivered by Jan. 31. Items can be dropped off at the Foothills Baptist Church office, 15450 S. 21st St., Ahwatukee, Monday through Thursday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or Friday, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Other drop off locations include Zzeeks Pizza & Wings, 4825 E Warner Road, Ahwatukee; and St. James Episcopal Church at 975 E. Warner Road, Tempe, Monday through Thursday from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. They also can be dropped of at Keller Williams Realty at 15905 S. 46th St., Ahwatukee but donors should text Stacey Culver at 480620-5869 to arrange a time. People with questions can contact Zac at zaceagleproject17@gmail.com.

Ahwatukee Republican Women offers full slate of speakers

The Ahwatukee Republican Women will hold its first meeting of 2022 with a big cast of characters – and a new president. Long-time Republican Party activist Lorraine Pellegrino was recently re-elected president of ARW – an organization she helped found in 2005 and for which she served as president for four years more than a decade ago. Pellegrino just wrapped up a stint as the leader of the Arizona Federation of Republican Women and said “it feels so strange” to have a return stint as the ARW’s leader for the next two years. Pelligrino has jumped right into her role and she and

her board have put together a big slate of speakers for the meeting, which starts with socializing at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Ahwatukee Country Club, 12432 S. 48th St. They include Rep. Jeff Weninger, a candidate for state treasurer; Abraham Hamadeh, a state attorney general hopeful; an LD 18 candidates David Richardson, Jim Chaston and Terry Roe. In addition, former state Rep. Jill Norgaard will give a report on the outcome of state redistricting efforts last year. Information: ahwatukeerepublicanwomen.com or arwomen@aol.com.

BASIS Ahwatukee senior’s nonprofit slates big craft sale

Reva Chaudhry, a BASIS Ahwatukee senior, started a certified nonprofit, Gift A Treat, to raise money for medical supplies and sewing machines for poverty-stricken people in India. She and other artistic and craft-minded friends will be holding a fundraiser for the nonprofit 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 6 on the northeast corner of Warner Road and McClintock Drive. It will feature a wide variety of hand-made glass jewelry and other arts and crafts. Information: giftatreat.com.■

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ome Republican lawmakers want to revisit and repeal the 2016 measure that stripped local governments of their ability to regulate short-term and vacation rentals but Chandler Sen. J.D. Mesnard wants a less radical measure. Rep. Walt Blackman of Snowflake said the legislation pushed by Airbnb and its other companies and supported by Gov. Doug Ducey has had a serious negative effect on neighborhoods. He has introduced HB 2069 to put the law back the way it was before. Sen. Wendy Rogers of Flagstaff has identical legislation in SB

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1026. The move will get a fight – and not only from the companies that benefit from being clearinghouses for people to rent out everything from individual rooms to entire homes. Mesnard plans to introduce a less-comprehensive measure which gives cities and counties some control over issues like noise and other violations. He said that should help address the perennial complaints of “party houses’’ popping up in residential areas. But Blackman said those efforts fall short of what is needed to ensure that homes in neighborhoods are not turned into de facto hotels.

The measure was sold to lawmakers as allowing individuals to rent out a spare room to make a bit of extra cash. In fact, that’s how Airbnb got its names, the idea being an air mattress set up for a guest. “For thousands of hardworking citizens, opening up their homes to outof-state guests provides the financial breathing room they need to provide for the family or enjoy extra expenses that they otherwise couldn’t afford,’’ Ducey said in signing the bill. But the reality turned out to be something quite different. In some communities, homes and apartments in entire areas have been bought up by investors to be converted

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into these short-term rentals, drying up the availability of affordable housing for local residents and converting whole areas into vacation rental zones -- possibilities that Ducey dismissed in 2016 as “hypotheticals.’’ By 2019, however, the governor conceded there were “some unintended consequences’’ in the law. That resulted in some amendments allowing cities to issue some public safety regulations, like requiring owners to provide a contact for who could respond to complaints and prohibiting rentals from being used for special events like

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“Scottsdale is down to 344 single-family homes for sale. There were 569 this time last year,” it continued. “Mesa is down to 314 single-family homes for sale There were 483 as recently as Oct. 3. Phoenix is down to 777 single-family homes for sale. There were 1,095 just one month ago.” It’s not a matter of huge demand, either, although the Cromford Report said it was high. “What is unusual about the current housing market is the chronic and extreme shortage of supply,” it said. “When buying a house, it feels like ‘high demand’ because there are far too many buyers for every house. The fact is this is due to there being so few houses available to buy. The number of buyers is only somewhat above average.” There are some bright spots – in Pinal County, it noted, adding, that there, “supply is still very low, but not as low as in Maricopa County.” Prices also are reflecting the tightening supply, according to the Cromford Report, which noted that the average sales price per foot in December was $267.31 – a 26.4% increase over the $211.44 per square foot in December 2020. The median sales price of a house in the Valley was $425,000 in December – a 28% increase of the December 2020 median price of $332,000. “The downward trend in supply that started in late October accelerated throughout December, taking us to the lowest number of active listings at year end that we have ever recorded,” it added. ■

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No way in or out? ‘Trapped’ homeowners have options BY BEN GOTTLIEB AFN Guest Writer

he situation is more common than one might think. You enter into a contract to purchase a home in Scottsdale. You carefully conduct due diligence during the escrow process. You obtain a title commitment and review the schedule B exceptions. After a few weeks of negotiating repairs with the seller, escrow closes. A few months later, you discover that the roadway you’re using to exit your neighborhood is actually a private roadway owned by your neighbor. Basic access to and from your property is something you assumed existed and is not something you gave much thought during the escrow process.

Your neighbor informs you via a letter that she does not want you to use the roadway any further. The letter further threatens to take legal action if you continue to use the roadway for ingress and egress purposes. Panic quickly sets in. The roadway, unfortunately, is the only reasonable access point to and from your property. What are your rights and options, if any? Fortunately, the law does not want property to remain landlocked and unproductive. Therefore, there are a few remedies you might be entitled to:

Review of public records. You should first confirm there are no recorded easements entitling you to use your neighbor’s roadway for ingress and egress to your property. Assuming such a recorded easement exists, your neighbor

is not permitted to preclude your use of the property. Unrecorded easement agreement. Next, you should determine whether an unrecorded easement agreement exists between the two parcels of land. It is possible your predecessor-in-interest executed an easement agreement with your neighbor’s predecessor-in-interest. If an agreement exists and runs with the land, your neighbor cannot prevent your use of the roadway on her property.

Implied easement. If by studying the property’s history, you discover that originally your parcel of land and your neighbor’s parcel of land were under unity of single ownership, you may be entitled to an implied easement under Arizona law. You will need to be prepared to prove that “rea-

sonable necessity” exists for the easement and that the necessity existed at the time of the original severance of the parcels.

Prescriptive easement. Most people have heard of adverse possession, which is a legal doctrine that can help one obtain ownership of land through “adverse use” of the land for a period of 10 years. A sister doctrine exists with respect to easements and is called prescriptive easement. To establish a prescriptive easement, you must show that the roadway had been actually and visibly used for a period of ten years, the use began and continued under a claim of right, and the use was hostile to your neighbor. In other words, your neighbor did not provide

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Luxury home sales keep climbing across Valley BY BONNY HOLLAND AFN Guest Writer

he Greater Phoenix Area has seen a huge jump in the number of sales of luxury homes in the past three years – nearly triple since 2019. Total sales volume has exploded as well, from $3.78 billion in 2019 to $11.25 billion in 2021 We also looked at lot sales because as luxury homes were selling so quickly, inventory was low and prices were going up significantly, buyers were opting to buy lots and build. You can see these numbers reflected Valley-wide and in Ahwatukee. Here is a quick look at numbers Valleywide, and then Ahwatukee specifically.

What does all this mean and why is it happening?

A lot of this in the Phoenix market has to do with population growth – and COVID. A r i z o n a ranked among the top states for population growth this past year – third in the nation behind Texas and Florida. A large portion of people moving to Arizona are coming from expensive West Coast cities, thus driving the luxury market.

Tagging onto that, some of Arizona’s growth from West Coast cities has been a result of Covid. Buyers living in the more expensive cities are now able to work from home, giving them the opportunity to live and work in more reasonably priced Arizona. Two weeks into the new year, there are currently 803 active luxury homes for sale in Maricopa County, and only four in Ahwatukee. It is likely that home sales will slow down in 2022. Analysts predict strong sales going into the fall, with a slowdown expected in the fourth quarter. From all of us here at Leading Luxury Experts wish you a safe and happy 2022! Bonny Holland is long-time Ahwatukee resident and Realtor since 1995. bonny@leadingluxuryexperts, 602-3691085 ■

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85048

$1,300,000

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$749,900

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$3,000,000

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Phoenix

85048

$1,299,999

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85044

$700,000

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85044

$2,305,000

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Phoenix

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$1,295,000

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Phoenix

85048

$541,000

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$1,865,000

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85048

$1,259,000

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85044

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85048

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$435,000

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Phoenix

85044

$1,624,900

15634 S 6th Pl

Phoenix

85048

$1,000,000

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Phoenix

85048

$430,000

17024 S 27th Pl

Phoenix

85048

$1,590,000

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Phoenix

85048

$980,500

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Phoenix

85048

$405,000

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85045

$1,499,000

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Phoenix

85044

$940,000

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Phoenix

85044

$380,000

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Phoenix

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Phoenix

85048

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Phoenix

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Phoenix

85048

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Phoenix

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Phoenix

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$1,395,000

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Phoenix

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Phoenix

85048

$200,000

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Phoenix

85048

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85048

$815,000

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85048

$1,375,000

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Phoenix

85044

$775,000

14838 S 19th Way

Phoenix

85048

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5 (+6) bedrooms, 3.5 baths and 4725 sqft

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SUMMERHILL ESTATES Enjoy superb mountain views from custom single-level luxury home in gated Summerhill. Exquisite courtyard entry opens to spectacular foyer and gorgeous travertine flooring throughout. Spacious gourmet kitchen boasts large island with bar top, stainless viking appliances, granite countertops, custom alder cabinetry, walk-in pantry, desk and breakfast room. Stacked-stone fireplace in family room. Theatre room with components and recliner seating. Master suite features two-way fireplace, sitting room with wet bar, patio access and connected office. Meticulously maintained and move-in ready with 2022 interior paint. Trane hvac units replaced in 2018 and 2019. Backyard amenities include extended covered patio with pavers, built-in bbq, fireplace, plus pebble tec pool with waterfall and spa.

LOCATED IN CLUB WEST ON A PREMIUM LOT*PARADISE VIEWS OF SOUTH MOUNTAIN*3 BED, 2.5 BATH, PLUS EXECUTIVE OFFICE AND LOADED WITH UPGRADES*FORMAL LIVING ROOM*FORMAL DINING ROOM*FAMILY ROOM W/WETBAR, BUILT-IN MEDIA CENTER, & FIREPLACE*KITCHEN INCLUDES: S/S APPLIANCES,CORIAN COUNTERS, LARGE ISLAND, GAS COOKTOP, 42’ CABINETS, RECESSED & PENDANT LIGHTING*BREAKFAST NOOK*NEUTRAL PAINT & CARPET*STONE LOOK TILE FLOORING*PLANTATION SHUTTERS*LARGE MASTER SUITE WITH VIEWS*MASTER BATH W/DUAL VANITIES, GLASS BLOCK WALK-IN SHOWER W/ TRAVERTINE & MOSAICS*NEW EXTERIOR PAINT*PARADISE OASIS BACKYARD WITH PEBBLETEC POOL, WATERFALL, PALM TREES, COVERED PATIO, EXTENSIVE DECKING, BUILTIN BBQ, GRASSY PLAY AREA, º& ENDLESS VIEWS*PATIO FURNITURE INCLUDED*THIS IS THE HOME YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!

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

Floor plan includes both a formal living and dining room. Exquisite touches throughout include 24” polished travertine flooring, plantation shutters, emerson ceiling fans, surround sound speakers, crown molding and solid core 8’ doors. Master bathroom features include granite counters, stone tub and shower surrounds, large walk-in shower with two shower heads including rain head, Jacuzzi tub, raised-panel alder cabinetry and large walk-in closet. Two secondary bedrooms feature ensuite baths. Third secondary bedroom with built-in cabinetry. Fifth bedroom is a den with no closet off of the master suite. Secondary bathrooms all feature stone counters and shower surrounds. Huge laundry room with extra cabinetry, stone counters and sink. Extended outdoor living space from large covered patio with gorgeous pavers throughout. 3-Car-garage with Tesla charging station. Reduced energy costs from existing solar panels.

Listed for $1,450,000

Mike Mendoza

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weddings. Blackman said these are local issues and none of the business of state lawmakers. Mesnard, however, sees the question from a different perspective. First, he said, it will create “a mish-mash of regulations’’ among cities. And, he said, leaving these decisions to mayors and council members will “trample on property rights,’’ meaning the ability of individuals to use their homes in a way they want and make money by renting them out. Blackman said the property rights that are at issue here are those of the people living in the neighborhood, which is why these questions are best handled by local officials. Mesnard said he sees the big complaint being those “party houses.’’ And he said there are ways to address that. Last year, for example, he proposed al-

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lowing communities to impose fines on owners who fail to provide information for police and others to contact them if there are problems with the tenants. The measure also would have let cities mandate minimum liability insurance. Potentially more significant, it would have meant an owner would lose a state license to do business following three violations of local ordinances within three months, violations that could include noise or nuisance complaints. It failed. “It feels like that issue of party houses is being used to try to do more than just address party houses,’’ Mesnard said. And he said he would be open to further tweaks in the future to maintain that balance between the rights of individual property owners and the neighbors. “But they want to take a sledge hammer to the thing,’’ Mesnard said, rescinding all limits on what cities can and cannot forbid. “I’m not going to support that.’’

Estate living with refined tranquility in exquisite setting. Meticulous stonework adorns entire exterior of home.

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Private condemnation. If you cannot prove an implied or prescriptive easement exists, you can ask a court for a private way of necessity remedy. You must prove “reasonable necessity” exists for the easement. If such a remedy is granted by the Court, you will need to pay the fair market value for the easement condemned. As with all cases, it is important to review your facts with counsel to ensure you proceed in the most advantageous way. Patrick MacQueen and Benjamin Gottlieb are cofounders of MacQueen & Gottlieb PLC, one of Arizona’s leading real estate law firms. If you have any additional questions, you can contact Ben Gottlieb at 602-533-2840 or ben@mandglawgroup.com. ■

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5 BR / 5 BA / 6,455 SQFT Stunning panoramic views from privately gated luxury retreat with casita on elevated preserve lot.

Beautiful remodel with pebble pool and spa in ideal Chandler location.

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The problem is not limited to party houses. During hearings last year there was testimony about investors creating de facto hotels in residential neighborhoods, dividing up homes into multiple rooms being rented out by the night. And then there’s the question of drying up the supply of affordable housing. There have been estimates that up to 40% of residential properties in tourist destinations like Sedona are now vacation rentals. And Rep. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, who voted against the 2016 law, said it also is happening in places like Scottsdale. Unsurprisingly, Airbnb is opposed to what Blackman and Rogers want and instead supports the more limited restrictions in the Mesnard bill, arguing that anything more would harm the tourism economy. No date has been set for a hearing on any of the proposals. ■

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$1,375,000

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Pristine & classy single-level gated tuscan estate! stunning curb appeal w/amazing south mountain views. Grand foyer, entertainment room w/full wetbar & scotsman icemaker, formal dining, family room w/canterra fireplace, kitchen incs :slab granite,alder cabinets,s/s wolf appliances,gas cooktop,miele dishwasher,copper sinks,island, & subzero, most amazing custom stonework ever seen in ahwatukee consisting of marble,canterra,travertine, & granite, large master ste w/sitting area & 2 separate full baths, his/her alder & cedar lined closets, guest suite-2nd master w/ensuite bath & courtyard, extremely private backyard w/covered patio, pebbletec pool w/waterfalls, firepots, firepit, grassy play area, & fully equipped outdoor kitchen, fruit trees inc: apple, orange, lemon, & lime, this dream estate has it all!

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$1,750,000

Pristine & Classy Gated Estate On A Premium 2/3 Acre Hillside Lot, Private Cul-De-Sac, 6 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths, 5200 Sqft Of Pure Luxury Finishes, Stunning Views In Every Direction, Iron Door, Butted Glass Windows In Entry & Kitchen, Custom Window Treatments, Decorator Paint, Dome Ceiling Foyer & Groin Vaulted Ceilings In Living Room, Travertine & Hardwood Floors Throughout, 7-Inch Baseboards, Media Room, Dream Kitchen Includes S/S Appliances, Slab Granite Counters, Alder Cabinets, Huge Island, Walk In Pantry, Large Master Suite W/Stone Fireplace, Master Bath W/Jacuzzi Tub, 3 Vanities & Snail Shower, Paradise Backyard W/Travertine In Versailles Pattern, Turf Grass, Pebbletec Pool/Jacuzzi, 4 Water Features, Large Covered Patio, Stacked Stone Bbq, 4 Car Garage W/Epoxy & Storage! Your Dream Estate Awaits!!

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5 bedroom / 3 bath, 3,506 SqFt, Cul-de-sac location with huge backyard, sports court, built-in BBQ, mature shade trees, very private backing to wash. Good size SOLD! bedrooms, master downstai5. Features a large office with balcony, plus office/loft with built-in bookcase and 3 full baths. Th� home is perfect for family gatherings one is a show stopper!!! over 4200sqft of luxury on a preserve hillside lot in a cul-de-sac, 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath with andThis previewed with 24family hourroom notice andkitchen appointment only. aentertaining. bonus room, formalCan living &be dining room w/soaring ceilings, w/fireplace, includes:s/s appliances,

SOLD! The best view lot in all of club west!!! this stunning custom gated estate in canyon verde has the best privacy & views you will find in ahwatukee*grand foyer*formal living & dining room*executive office*kitchen includes: custom cabinets w/ antiquing, s/s appliances, cooktop, island, breakfast bar, pendant lighting, & walk-in pantry*butler’s pantry w/wine fridge*family room w/fireplace*upgraded fixtures throughout*large master suite w/sitting area*master bath w/jetted tub, snail shower, & spacious closet*guest suite w/separate entrance*all secondary bedrooms are large*paradise perfect backyard w/covered patio, pebbletec pool & spa, firepit, built-in bbq, flagstone, and putting green*oversized garage w/epoxy & built-in cabinets*this custom estate is a dream opportunity! welcome to paradise!!

slab granite, island, & recessed led lights, breakfast nook, gigantic master bedroom with the most amazing preserve views, custom master bath w/walk-in shower, freestanding tub, his/her vanities, & large walk-in closet, all bedrooms are extremely large with walk-in closets, views from every room, laundry room w/built-in cabinets & sink, extended length 3 car garage w/ epoxy, guest bedroom downstairs, paradise backyard w/covered patio, grassy play area, firepit, & custom new pool & jacuzzi 2020, this amazing home is truly stunning and checks all of the boxes!!

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Immaculate single level home located in Club West on a premium lot, paradise views of south mountain, 3 bed,2.5 Bath, plus executive office and loaded with upgrades, formal living room, formal dining room, family room w/wetbar, built-in media center,& fireplace, kitchen includes: S/S appliances, Corian counters, large island, gas cooktop, 42’ cabinets, recessed & pendant lighting, breakfast nook, neutral paint & carpet, stone look tile flooring, plantation shutters, large master suite with views, master bath w/dual vanities, glass block walk-in shower w/travertine & mosaics, new exterior paint, paradise oasis backyard with pebbletec pool, waterfall, palm trees, covered patio, extensive decking, built-in bbq, grassy play area & endless views, patio furniture included. This is the home you have been waiting for!

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Amazing Remodeled Custom Estate with mountain views located at the end of a cul-de-sac.Over 8000sqft of pure luxury finishes.6 Bedroom,5.5 Baths.Custom Kitchen.Elevator.Executive Office.Basement Media Room.Dance Studio.Huge Backyard with Pool, Jacuzzi, Turf, BBQ, Sportcourt.This Spectacular Estate has it all!!!

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$635,000

2,498 Sq Ft. EXCEPTIONAL HOME Which Has One of the LARGEST LOTS in the Premier Lakewood Community! PEBBLETEC POOL and SPA in your own Oasis backyard! 4 bedrooms 3 baths with Lakewood Parks, Greenbelts & 2 Fishing Lakes, Playgrounds and More.

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$400,000

Fantastic 2 bed- 2bath + Bonus Room, Great location near restaurants, shopping spots, & ON Ahwatukee Golf Club. Cozy front porch perfect to enjoy your morning coffee. Inside you will find an inviting living room, wood-look floors, carpet in all the right places, an impressive brick fireplace in family room, & vaulted ceilings. Kitchen fully equipped w/granite counters, pendant lighting, SS appliances, & breakfast bar. Spacious primary bedroom comes w/large closets, patio access, & private bathroom. Amazing Arizona room & screened-in patio are excellent for your gatherings. Relax under the covered patio & enjoy the easy-care backyard w/large shade tree. A deal like this won’t last long. New Roof + 55K in upgra

5 bedroom / 3 bath, 3,506 SqFt, Cul-de-sac location with huge backyard, sports court, built-in BBQ, mature shade trees, very private backing to wash. Good size bedrooms, master downstai5. Features a large office with balcony, plus office/loft with built-in bookcase and 3 full baths. Th� home is perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. Can be previewed with 24 hour notice and appointment only.

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$420,000

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Welcome to Tempe! 3 bedroom 2 bath, 1,553 square feet. Just steps to Campbell Park and minutes away from Shopping, Restaurants, the 10 and 202 freeways. close to public transportation. Spacious Master bedroom with walk in closet and direct access to the back yard. Vaulted Ceilings. Kitchen breakfast nook opens to a spacious living room. Additional family room. Tile throughout and carpet in all bedrooms. Plenty of room for the children and walking distance to school.

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$465,000

Fantastic 3 bedroom, 2 bath single-level property! Inside you will find an inviting Living Room and Dining Room, Wood Floors, New Carpet in all the right places, and Tile Floors. Kitchen is fully equipped w/Granite Counters, SS Appliances, Spacious Pantry & Breakfast Bar. Spacious primary bedroom comes w/large closet, patio access, & private bathroom. Relax under the Huge Covered patio & enjoy the easy-care backyard.

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DESIRABLE 5 BEDROOM 3 BATH HOME IN THE VISTAS IN FOOTHILLS RESERVE. New Front Door. Soaring Ceilings in Entry & Living Areas. Lovely Kitchen W/ Cherry Staggered Cabinets, Beautiful Granite Counter tops & Nice-size Island. Open Kitchen to Family W/ Warm & Inviting Stone Fireplace. 1 Bedroom & 1 Full Bath Downstairs. Travertine Tile, 2’’ Wood Blinds, Bidet in Master Bath, Classy Closets in Master Closet. Balcony Off of Master. Custom Floor to Ceiling Garage Cabinets. Relaxing Backyard W/ Mountain Views, Diving Pool, Large Covered Patio and Cool Deck that was Recently Redone. Community Walking Path & Close to South Mountain Hiking Trails!

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$515,000

Custom home on flat 3.3 acres with horse arena and room to roam. City water! Custom Santa Fe style 4 bedroom with tons of upgrades. Travertine tile galore, family room and other bedrooms also have tile. Kitchen has been upgraded with quartz counter tops, white cabinets and all stainless steel appliances convey. Custom doors and woodwork throughout home. Also, lots of tile work in bathrooms and other upgrades. Over $30,000 spent on upgraded doors and windows.

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Come check out this gorgeous remodeled home in Ahwatukee that has it all! Soaring vaulted ceilings greet you as you enter to find the formal living & dining rooms. The porcelain tile floors lead you into a remodeled kitchen featuring white shaker cabinets and granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen leads into a large family room overlooking the perfect size play pool with a brand new variable speed pump, artificial turf and pavers. Upstairs you’ll find 3 generous sized bedrooms and a loft perfect for an office or movie room.

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$495,000

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Her spa’s clients have fur and four legs BY COTY DOLORES MIRANDA AFN Contributor

hen Vlada Markov was 9, her next-door neighbor acquired a new puppy, but as a flight attendant, she needed a reliable pet sitter. Markov stepped up and took the reins. A 2017 Mountain Pointe alum, Markov took that first job as a pet sitter and expanded into pet grooming as a teen, working from her home where she is the youngest of four children, and only daughter. That serendipitous sideline evolved into a passion that guided her through her four years at Arizona State University and now to the launch of a new Ahwatukee business. Markov, 23, opened Paws With Claws

Pet Spa in the Ahwatukee Palms Plaza on East Warner last October. A yellow lab puppy named Bailey catapulted Markov’s passion as she focused on behavioral and physical health of the pets with which she was entrusted. “Even though I was young, I wasn’t just pet sitting the puppy, I was training her. I did a lot of research, and I was able to pick up a lot on my own. I taught her obedience, and worked with her on socialization.” She did well enough that at age 13, she convinced her parents that she could handle the care of a dog of her own. She jumped in with both feet, adopting a cattle dog from Scottsdale’s Fedwell Farm Res-

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Vlada Markov opened Paws With Claws Pet Spa in Ahwatukee’s Bashas’ Shopping Center last October and is holding a few clients, including two poodles and her mother’s dog Luna. (Special to AFN)

State’s first candylandbar opens in Chandler BY KEN SAIN tribune Staff Writer

Z Zabdi and Kyle Hess have opened The Sugar Bar at Warner and McQueen roads in Chandler. It’s Arizona’s first bar and candy store. (David Minton/Arizonan Staff Photographer)

abdi Hess said it wasn’t hard coming up with the inspiration for a new kind of tap room. She and her husband Kyle have a three-year-old child. “We wanted something different,” Zabdi said. “There’s lots of tap rooms in the area, but we wanted to stand out, and offer different pairings with candy and beer.” So that’s how she came up with the idea to open The Sugar Bar at Warner and McQueen roads in Chandler. It’s Arizona’s first bar and candy store. It’s a family-friendly place where a couple can bring their children. While they are sampling craft beers, the kids

can eat candy or select one of the board games to play. “Outside of downtown Chandler and downtown Gilbert, between them there’s not much in terms of craft beer availability,” Kyle said. “We did our demographic research too, and around here there’s a ton of that 30-to-45 year range, … one or two kids, so that family demographic that we’re looking for.” The Sugar Bar opened in early December and Kyle said they’ve been very happy with the turnout. “It’s been awesome man,” Kyle said. “We’ve been busy pretty much every day. Mondays and Tuesdays are a little slower, per the usual, but every weekend is busy.”

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cue she named her Willow. “She was 3 when I got her and she took some training, but she was smart and caught on quickly,” Markov said of the now 13-year-old dog. Markov branched into pet grooming during high school and continued to do pet sitting and grooming after enrolling at ASU, where she joined the Canine Science Collaboratory under psychology professor and “Dog is Love” author, Clive D. L. Wynne, eventually serving as a research assistant. “I worked hard with the Canine Science Collaboratory, running several behavioral and welfare studies for pet and shelter dogs,” she said, adding that studying dog welfare in animal shelters was a large part of the program. “In the rescue project, I worked with owners and their pet dogs to teach them to open

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Before opening their combination bar and candy shop, Kyle worked in digital marketing and Zabdi was a teacher. They admit changing fields during a pandemic and with a young child was a challenge. “It was definitely a risk, for sure,” Kyle said. “But we felt confident enough in a lot of the research we had done, and the overall market for it.” They began forming the company at the start of 2021, when hopes were high that the vaccine would soon allow people to socialize again. By summer they had selected the location and began getting their shop ready to open. And just a few weeks after the Dec. 2 opening, COVID cases are hitting record highs as the Omicron variant spread. “Everything was looking like it would be OK,” Kyle said. “Obviously, that’s taken a weird turn.” Patrons can bring their own food to The Sugar Bar. That’s because the food options inside are limited, mostly to the

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a big door to a box…The owners would be ‘trapped’ inside the box and the dog would rescue them or otherwise react to this. I coauthored a publication on this project titled ‘Yes, Your Dog Wants to Rescue You,’ that was published last month,” she said. She also organized “field trips” for shelter dogs, working with Washington State, Detroit, and other shelters across the U.S. as volunteers took a canine “for the day or a few hours and removing them from the shelter environment and taking them to a hike, lake or restaurant.” “The volunteer would then fill out a sheet about the dog to express their personality,” Markov said. “Our trips were for data collection; we recorded adoption rates, analyzed urine to test stress levels before, during, and after the field trip, and overall made sure our programs were beneficial to the welfare of the shelter dogs.”

candy, some popcorn and maybe nachos on the weekends. Finding beers that pair with candies is part of the fun. “There are a lot of new beers that pair really well with candies,” Kyle said. “Obviously our dark beers pair really well with chocolate, we have a lot of sour beers that pair well with our gummies and sour candies.” Above all, however, was Kyle and Zabdi wanted a place for families. “We wanted it to be a place where people could take their kids too,” Kyle said. “We have a three-year-old, and he goes with us everywhere. It’s nice to find a place that’s kid friendly.” Information: thesugarbar.co The Sugar Bar 960 East Warner Road #6 Chandler, AZ 85225 (480) 572-0804 kyle@thesugarbar.co

Markov also headed a project at the Arizona Animal Welfare League shelter that tracked the activity of dogs in the shelter 10 days before and after adoption. “This was a unique study, with no others of its kind,” said Markov. I also won first place in the AZPURC (Arizona Psychology Undergraduate Research Conference) poster contest at ASU for this study. It had to be ended early due to Covid restrictions, but is intended to be a publishable study.” Markov said though she originally considered veterinary studies at ASU, but chose a different path. She graduated from ASU last May with a dual major of biology (neuroscience physiology and behavior) and psychology with a business minor. “I love working with animals, focusing on behavioral and physical health and excellence, and meeting dogs from across the valley for pet sitting and grooming services,” she said, adding that a current pet un-

der her care is a retired lab rat that a friend worked with for behavioral research. Her spa is bright and cheery and includes a private cat room for felines at her storefront in suite 21 at 4825 E. Warner Road so they aren’t stressed by her canine clients. “I am proud to have opened my own storefront pet grooming location in the Ahwatukee Palms Plaza, and am so grateful for the tremendous support from the community,” Markov said. “I had a good client base built up and that helped, and now word of mouth is helping the business grow even more.” ■ Paws With Claws is located next to Bashas’ at Warner Road and 48th Street, suite 21. Information: 480791-4197 or visit Pawswclaws.com

The family-friendly Sugar Bar is a place where adults can bring their kids to eat candy or play games while they enjoy some craft beers. (David Minton/Arizonan Staff Photographer)

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Something’s rotten in D.C. with Lockheed plan BY JD HAYWORTH AFNColumnist

ormer Rep. Jennifer Dunn (R-Washington) passed away almost 15 years ago, yet the wisdom of one of her witticisms endures. When she would greet constituents from Washington’s 8th District who made the trip to the “other Washington,” she would invariably say, “Welcome to the District of Columbia…the nation’s only ‘Workfree Drug Zone!’” It isn’t that denizens of the Federal Capital District are lazy, it’s just that so many of them are hooked on a self-generated substance that gives them a false sense of authority. Long distance runners get a high from endorphins; lobbyists, commentators, and journalists get a similar rush from “informed speculation.” No wonder the chatter in that echo

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My family and I have been the registered City of Phoenix Adopt-A-Street volunteers for the past 31 years along 48th Street between Elliot and Warner roads. With my health issues, the pandemic overall, the suspension of the program by the city due to the pandemic and the overall young family issues related to the pandemic, etc. we have not kept up with our standard of care for our section. But someone else has and that is my old neighbor, Mr. Art Hansen. My bride, Patty, and I cannot recall the numerous times we have seen Art walking 48th street and the Elliot-Warner Loop over the past two years with a trash bag collecting debris as he walked along. His dedication to the upkeep of our neighborhood is remarkable and greatly appreciated as we are very aware of the amount of debris that is along our local streets from day to day. A little thank you beep from a car horn is just not enough of a thank you.

er forces. A Dec. 16 article was remarkable for its simplistic attribution. Rather than utilizing the term “unnamed sources,” the website settled on a simple “someone.” This “someone” who reportedly opposed the merger had apparently shared the belief that it would not be blocked by antitrust regulators. The result? A rise of almost 5% in the value of Aerojet Rocketdyne stock. Yes, Virginia…and K Street…and Wall Street, there is a Santa Claus! He conveniently arrived a couple of weeks early in December of 2021, and instead of answering to the name “St. Nick,” he reportedly preferred the generic “someone.” None of this has occurred in a vacuum. Despite press accounts predicting that the merger will come to pass, significant objections and procedural hurdles remain. And now in the New Year, some of the specula-

tion spurred by the intoxication and illusion of inevitability has given way to an early 2022 hangover for pro-merger advocates. The emerging hesitancy was foreshadowed in the “Dog Days” of last August, without the anonymity of “someone,” and anti-merger forces have given it prominent mention. Correspondence between Sen. Elizabeth Warren and FTC Chief Lina Khan provided the rationale. In her letter, Sen. Warren suggested heightened scrutiny of the proposed merger; Khan responded that antitrust enforcers should take action to block such deals. If Lockheed Martin were to acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne, it would create a duopoly in the missile defense business— Lockheed Martin and Northrup Grumman would own America’s only manufacturers

So thank you Art. You are the best! tail this man’s power. He was not deterred. -Christopher and Patricia Gentis A few months later he marched with a few thousand-armed men into Munich to take over the government. He sees parallels between This time they were stopped by a much now and pre-war Germany smaller group of Munich policemen. This In 1913 a man got on a train and left Vienleader exited when the fighting started, and na Austria because he was being drafted and people were killed, but was arrested for did not want to go into the Army. This same treason a couple of days later. At his trial man later will lead one of the most powerful he said, “I feel myself (to be) the best of Germilitaries in the world. mans who wanted the best for the German He later stated, “When you lie, tell big people. ” This man will learn from mistakes lies…they more readily fall victim to the big lie than the small lie, since they themselves made in his first attempts at seizing power. After serving nine months of his five-year often tell small lies in little matters, but would be ashamed to resort to large scale sentence, he was released. He continued to falsehoods. Above all, never hesitate, never plot and plan to overthrow the government. After continuing to plot for several more qualify what you say, never concede an inch to the other side, paint all your contrasts in years while getting people on his side by using such mottos as “Make Germany Great black and white.” In 1923, this man would lead a group of Again” or sometimes, “Restore Germany to armed protesters to attempt to overthrow its former greatness,” and convincing Gerthe government of Bavaria (Southern Ger- mans that it is “others” – in this case Jews, many). They were surrounded by loyal Gypsies and Communists, which are ruingovernment troops and disarmed, but for ing Germany. He told Germans that only he political reasons nothing was done to cur- could fix Germany.

He continued to build his base of followers that believe his lies and eventually won enough votes to be put in as Chancellor, having never received a majority of votes. He then burned down the Reichstag building (the equivalent of our Capitol) and used the chaos that ensued to seize power. He had a cadre of followers that would bend, break, or ignore the laws to ingratiate themselves with their idol, saying, “With what blind confidence they followed me! Fundamentally they were just overgrown children.” This man proved it did not take a majority, in a democracy, in an advanced society, to turn a country into a dictatorship and eventually lead to its destruction. These quotes and facts come from: Hitler, A Study In Tyranny by Alan Bullock 1962. In 1968 a young man in New York was given a diagnosis of bones spurs in his foot. This kept him out of the Vietnam War. This man also became such a prolific liar, like the man in Europe, that a newspaper (Washington Post) began a data base

chamber is referred to as “Buzz.” And, for the better part of a year, the buzz around Washington has concerned defense giant Lockheed Martin’s planned acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne in a $4.5 billion merger. This isn’t your typical big business power play because it concerns the defense sector, the consequences of this proposed deal, with its higher costs and diminished innovation, will impact our national security. And because it is happening in Washington, the battle for hearts, minds, and federal dollars has taken on features of a political campaign. The strategy of the pro-merger faction? Simple. Emphasize the “Lock” in Lockheed Martin, and imply the inevitability of the outcome. In December, with Christmas fast approaching, one financial website became a “Not-So-Secret-Santa” for the pro-merg-

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of solid rocket motors. Taxpayers must already pay for $770 billion in defense spending; they cannot dole out more dollars for the rising costs this merger would inevitably bring. For Americans befuddled by the lack of bipartisanship in recent years, the leadership of both parties and on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue now have a genuine opportu-

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that totaled 30,573 lies in four years. Like the man in Europe, he never admitted to any falsehoods. Both men would find people to blame all their problems on. For the American leader it was Mexicans, Muslims and liberals. His follower’s lockstep with him in seeing these groups as the problem. The American leader on many occasions said that only “He” could fix the problem. Like the man in Germany, his first attempt was defeated by a small cadre of government loyalists, but also like the man in Germany, the man in America does not give up and continues the struggle to undermine the will of the majority. He told a crowd in Oshkosh

nity to provide a rare moment of agreement. Saying “No” to this merger would say “Yes” to the American People. It would run counter to the polarization brought on by the pandemic, and defy “conventional wisdom.” But if this acquisition is approved, it would reaffirm the shopworn saying of the cynics: “Washington is 12 square miles, surrounded by reality.” ■

Wisconsin that the only way he could lose is if the election was rigged. That was not true. He lost by 7 million votes and filed over 60 lawsuits, but no widespread vote irregularities were found. These followers still demand a reversal of our electoral process that has worked for well over 200 years. They use propaganda (currently the Go Brandon slogan) and social media platforms to convince Americans that the system that has worked for all this time was broken. We need to stand up and make sure our democracy does not go the way of the German democracy in the 1930s. Vote for Democrats because the Republicans are encouraging and enabling the dismantling of democracy. -Barry Smith

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Peter “Pete” Andrew McMillan is running as a Libertarian candidate for Arizona State Representative – District 18 and asks for your support to place him on the ballot for the Primary Election to be held on August 02, 2022.

peter-mcmillan-libertarian.vote Pete is a retired Federal Law Enforcement Ofﬁcer who served with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for twenty-four years. He is also a retired Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army Reserve with twenty-eight (28) years of Honorable service including a tour of duty in Iraq. His education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The Citadel – The Military College of South Carolina (1989), and, a Jurist Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law (1995). Life experience and education forged a man who is a stalwart defender of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. The turmoil of the 2020 election requires government accountability and the honest return to “Government of the People, By the People, For the People.” Libertarians are practical. We know that we can’t make the world perfect. But, it can be better. The Libertarian Party is the only political party that truly respects your rights as unique and competent individuals. We want a responsible system of government that citizens can trust and by which all people are FREE to choose what they want from life – that lets us live, work, play and dream our own way….together.

Peter Andrew McMillan’s Legislative agenda: √ Amendment to the Arizona State Constitution declaring it a sanctuary for the Bill of Rights in particular the 1st and 2nd Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. √ Balanced Budget Amendment to the Arizona State Constitution. Citizens balance their budgets; so must the government. Build and maintain public infrastructure to promote and sustain the livelihood of all citizens. √ Amend the Arizona State Constitution to require a Proposition voted on and approved by citizens to raise taxes; the Arizona State legislature can lower taxes, but,never raise them. √ Abolition of State Income tax in favor of Fair Tax Amendment to the Arizona State Constitution: a single rate tax at the point of purchase on all new goods and services that will eliminate all state income taxes (including alternative minimum tax, corporate income taxes and capital gains taxes) payroll taxes, gift taxes and estate taxes, replacing them with a single consumption tax on retail sales that will increase savings and investment, ease tax compliance, increase economic growth, increase incentives for interstate and international businesses to locate in Arizona and increase Arizona’s competitiveness in trade, provide transparency for funding the state government, increase civil liberties, benefit the environment and effectively tax illegal activity. It’s your money; you earned it. And you are free to spend it or save it as you see fit. √ Blue sky anti-fraud voting law requiring Constitutional voter ID, pre-election voter record audits and county election officials to provide unrestricted access to observers at polling places and county election bureaus, as well as, as a prohibition on the use of non-USA manufactured electronic voting machines and artificial intelligence software in any voting related matter and specifically the tabulation of votes. √ Amend the Arizona State Constitution’s term limit: Eight (08) years total and out – regardless of breaks, respite or service in different Houses (Senate and House of Representatives). √ Pledge that as a member of the Arizona state legislature I will cosponsor, vote for, and defend the resolution applying for an Article V convention for the sole purpose of enacting term limits on U.S. Congress. √ Pledge that as a member of the Arizona state legislature I will cosponsor, vote for, and defend the resolution applying for an Article V convention for the sole purpose of enacting a balanced

budget on U.S. Congress. √ Energy reform which provides property owners the freedom and incentive to install natural environment friendly solar and other alternative power systems with battery back up and EMP protection which are self-sufﬁcient and entirely off the utility grid or dual use systems which allow owners to sell excess energy to the utility or operate off-grid in the event of emergency. Energy independence promotes Civil Defense. Property owners who install alternative power systems with battery back up and EMP protection will receive Fair Tax credits. √ Reasonable healthcare regulation at the State (not Federal) level to ensure affordable access to medical care and prescription medicine based on fair market place competition not predatory/monopolistic pricing. The Tenth (10th) Amendment was included in the Bill of Rights for for a reason; the Founding Fathers had wisdom: “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” √ Public education: stay focused on classic education – the four (04) R’s: Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and Individual Responsibility. Reform school boards in favor of parental oversight. Adopt Junior High School (7th thru 9th grade) to address overcrowded high schools and age differences. Identify and reform mismanaged school districts to ensure quality and economy of scale. Good pay for teachers, uniform per capita student investment and uniform State (not Federal) curriculum will promote e-QUALITY which is the key to developing educated citizens who understand, respect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness by a Government of the People, by the People and for the People in God We Trust. Parents who exercise their freedom to choose home schooling or private schools will receive Fair Tax credits. √ Pro-Life from conception until natural death. Respect for Life is fundamental to a peaceful society: Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. As citizens, we have a duty to aspire to the Golden Rule: compassion, understanding and support for mothers in crisis, the unborn, the handicapped, the elderly and the inﬁrm. √ Legal immigration: E Pluribus Unum (out of many, one) – the motto of the United States of America. The National goal is to build a stronger Union. All People seeking to become American citizens deserve an opportunity to properly identify themselves, follow a reasonable immigration process and pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. And to the

Republic for which it stands. One nation, under God. Indivisible with liberty and justice for all. √ Secure international border. There is no United States of America (or any other Nation for that matter) without defined secure borders. We the People have the Right to be secure in our Life, our Liberty, our Property and our Pursuit of Happiness. We are a Nation. National defense requires We the People know who enters our Land and their intentions; that is the essence of legal immigration. √ Prohibition on government mandates on vaccines and face masks. Arizona is one of the fifty (50) United States of America: the Land of Free and the Home of the Brave. The government does not own your body. People are FREE to wear masks – or – not wear masks. People are FREE to take vaccines – or – not take vaccines. The government does not have the authority to abuse executive orders (which only apply to government agencies) and licensing to force private businesses to do its bidding in violation of Strict Scrutiny which requires the legislature to pass laws that further a compelling government interest that are narrowly tailored to achieve that interest. Our police officers enforce the laws enacted by the legislature – not executive orders by the governor; as public servants their first duty is to protect and serve We the People: our Life, our Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. √ Demilitarize & End Qualified Immunity for Police. I support (including funding) reasonable law enforcement. However, post 9/11 America has seen the proliferation of militarized police (military uniforms, infantry weapons, armored vehicles, electronic surveillance, and civil asset forfeiture) which is contrary to a Free People. Benjamin Franklin said, “a Republic if you can keep it.” That requires ALL citizens to abide by the U.S. Constitution. Police officers are citizens certified / licensed by We the People to Protect and Serve. The Police are public servants who should be respected, properly trained, equipped and funded but not feared as they are equal before the law: no special treatment. The Police should not be granted special protections against being sued or prosecuted for violating people’s Constitutional Rights.. √ Gun Safety, Driver Education and Home Economics made part of High School curriculum. Knowledge is power. A responsible society teaches civics including proper nutrition and financial responsibility, as well as, the proper use of motor vehicles (by AZ DMV certified instructors) and firearms (by AZ National Guard instructors) so citizens can be healthy, fiscally sound and responsibly exercise their license to drive and Right to keep and bear arms. And to be clear: I stand against Explicit Sex Education to prepubescent children and Critical Race Theory.

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Molinas bring family atmosphere to Pride soccer team BY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

yle Young enjoys every moment he is able to step on the field in a Mountain Pointe soccer kit. Sometimes it is an all-gold set, other times it’s white or maroon. Those colors have been a part of him since he first stepped foot on campus four years ago, where he decided he would swim and play soccer for the Pride. But the moments he cherishes the most come off the field when he and his teammates go to the house of assistant coach Migeul Molina, head soccer coach Willie Molina’s father. They sit around a large table in the backyard and eat carne asada and chicken tacos and quesadillas. Conversations sometime revolve around soccer but it’s mostly an outlet for them to catch up on each other’s personal lives before playing FIFA on Willie’s PlayStation 5 console. Young said that’s when he truly feels a

From left: Willie Molina, Miguel Molina, Omar Molina and Nathan Molina all coach the Mountain Pointe soccer program and create a family-like atmosphere that rubs off on players. (David

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part of the Molina family, something Willie set out to do when he was hired to take over the Mountain Pointe soccer team in 2013. “There’s definitely a fight to see who gets first in line for the tacos,” Young said. “It’s always a good time. It’s a fun experi-

ence for all of us to bond. Everyone loves each other there and the food is amazing. Can’t go wrong with that.” Willie grew up playing club soccer in California and after high school played professionally in Mexico. He landed his

first head coaching job in California at Brentwood High School before making the move to Arizona. Along with Mountain Pointe, he began coaching Legacy Soccer Club, where he was joined by his brothers, Hector and Omar, and Miguel. The trio also joined him on staff with the Pride, something that was welcomed by the school to bring a family atmosphere into the program. That’s been the epitome of the Pride soccer program since Willie took over. Every year they welcome a new group of players to the varsity level and make them a family. At times, it’s led to success. And even when it hasn’t always reflected in the win column, it’s an experience Willie said players enjoy. “It’s awesome to be able to do this as a family,” Willie said. “For us, our goal is to get them to understand that this is a family. Sometimes I see these guys more than my wife.

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Desert Vista, head football coach agree to part ways BY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

esert Vista is once again searching for a new head football coach. This comes just a year after Ty Wisdom was hired to take over the program for Dan Hinds, who retired after the 2019 season. Desert Vista Athletic Director David Klecka confirmed Thursday the school and Wisdom had agreed to mutually part ways. “As of earlier today, Desert Vista High School and Ty Wisdom have mutually agreed to part ways,” Klecka said in an emailed statement. “We sincerely appreciate the contributions that Coach Wisdom made to our football program and

the positive impact he made on our student-athletes during his time at Desert Vista. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors.” Wisdom thanked his players, coaches and his wife, Crystal, for their hard work and dedication to the program during the 2021 season. “Hats off to the kids first and foremost,” Wisdom said. “I always say players win games and that’s what I said to the kids this morning. I told them they were the reason this program was going to continue to be successful. I loved every part of being on the field and coaching those kids. “Nobody goes into a job thinking they’re going to be there for a year then leave. That definitely wasn’t

the plan but at the end of the day, things just didn’t work out.” Wisdom was hired in December 2020 by former Desert Vista Athletic Director Tommy Eubanks – who is now the district athletic director for Mesa Public Schools. He spent four years revitalizing the football program at Horizon High School in Scottsdale, which was 0-10 the year before he took over. Under Wisdom, Horizon went 31-18 and made the playoffs three times, including the first-ever Open Division tournament in 2019. His last season at Horizon was one filled with adversity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At one point, Horizon was forced play a game Desert Vista High School and head football coach Ty Wisdom mutually agreed to part ways after just one season in which the Thunsee WISDOM page 37 der made the 6A Conference playoffs. (Dave Minton/AFN Staff)

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“They see themselves as a family and that’s the biggest thing we try to preach. When you come to Mountain Pointe, you’re a part of our family.” Like Willie, Hector and Omar also played club soccer growing up. Hector, who is the head coach of the junior varsity program at Mountain Pointe, played for Mesa Community College before embarking on his journey as head coach. Along with the Pride, he currently coaches Real Salt Lake Soccer Club, one of the premier destinations for talented youth and Mountain Pointe senior Kyle Young said some of the moments he cherishes the most are when he and his high-school aged soccer players teammates join head coach Willie Molin, “left,” and in Arizona. Omar followed a simi- the rest of the coaching staff at assistant coach Miguel lar path that ultimately allowed Molina’s house for tacos. (David Minton/AFN Staff) him to end up at Mountain Pointe with Willie, the oldest brother of the Pointe last May. With the will to coach running in the group. Miguel has spent the last 20 years coaching goalkeepers, including his son, family, Nathan has since joined the staff, Nathan, who graduated from Mountain too. The dynamic of having him return to

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against Gilbert with less than 30 players and canceled its matchups against Saguaro and Maricopa due to additional cases within the program. As a result, Horizon finished 3-3 overall and missed the 5A playoffs, which was decreased from 16 teams to eight due to the shortened season. Much like he did at Horizon, Wisdom began to flip the script for a Thunder program that went 0-6 during the COVID season. Under him this season, Desert Vista went 5-6 and made the 6A playoffs. The Thunder fell in the first round to Casteel. But they did re-capture the Ahwatukee Bowl Trophy in an overtime thriller over rival Mountain Pointe in the final game of the regular season. Wisdom reiterated that it was his decision to step away from the program. He said this decision came after he felt he wouldn’t be able to build the Desert Vista into a premier program like he initially intended. “There’s people in leadership positions that weren’t willing to allow me to do things I know need to be done to make it an elite program,” Wisdom said. “That’s when I said I probably wasn’t the guy for the job.”

Klecka, in his second year as athletic director, is now tasked with finding a new head coach for a football program with a promising future. The Thunder return quarterbacks Jackson Akins and Braxton Thomas, who both saw time as the starter throughout the year this past season. They also return key skill players, including running back Christian Clark, who will get the nod as lead back with Devon Grubbs graduating and moving on to Northern Arizona University to continue his career. Klecka is confident he will find a coach suitable for the Desert Vista community that will continue to build the football program back into an East Valley power. “I believe Desert Vista is one of the most attractive football jobs in the state of Arizona,” Klecka wrote. “I’m extremely confident that we’ll be able to identify and hire a new head coach who can build on our rich history and winning tradition.” As for Wisdom, he said he will be on a sideline in 2022. “I didn’t leave for another job,” Wisdom said. “It’s been a difficult time for my family in terms of thinking through things. You want to be careful in the next decision you make. To be honest, I don’t know right now. We’ll see where I end up. I know I will be on a sideline next year.” ■

the program as a coach has been interesting for his former teammates, including Young, who admits he still thinks of him as a player and not in a leadership role. Nathan said it’s been an adjustment. Especially now being on the other side of stern looks toward players from his brothers and father on the staff. But he feels the opportunity to not only play for them but now coach along with them is a special one. Even if it is a new experience. “It’s pretty cool,” Nathan said. “Playing for them, it was kind of nerve wrecking because I wanted to perform. Especially with my oldest brother being the head coach. As a coach, it’s a little weird. I give them tips sometimes and they trust me but it’s still so new.” Mountain Pointe fell just short of a playoff spot last season during a difficult year brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the Pride are facing more adversity with a young team that

plays close in the first half but slips up in the final 40 minutes of play. So far, the Pride’s only win on the year has come against Skyline at the beginning of the season. But the Molina family of coaches and players recognize the improvement on a daily basis. Their schedule eases up a bit in the back-half of the season, where Young hopes the team can fix simple mistakes to get them back in the win column. But even through tough times, they stick together. A direct correlation to the family atmosphere instilled by the Pride’s family of coaches. “I feel grateful,” Young said. “I have friends, but most importantly I have family. I feel like we were accepted into their family and their culture and everything they do. I really enjoy it. “It’s an enjoyable opportunity to play soccer at Mountain Pointe and I’m grateful to the Molina family for contributing everything they have for this program.” ■

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Ahwatukee runners Flash Santoro, Jay Jump, Julien Cuyeu, Tracy Campagnano recently participated in the San Tan Scramble Trail Race in the San Tan Mountains in Queen Creek, part of the renowned Aravaipa Trail Race Series and Santoro said they all showed the depth of talent in their community. The event had five different distances and Santoro was Masters Champion and second overall in the 5k, Jay Jump was 9k Masters Men and overall champion, Julien Cuyeu was the Men’s 26k Champion, and Tracy Campagnano was Women’s 5k Champion. “All of us live and train in Ahwatukee year-round,” Santoro said. (Special to AFN) ■

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pril Rose likens Barrett-Jackson collector car auction to a theme park. Celebrating its 50th year, the event makes people smile. In lieu of rides, there is a virtual playground of vehicles to view and purchase, and it bustles with anticipation. As the event’s co-host on A+E Networks’ FYI and The HISTORY Channel, Rose witnesses the plethora of beautiful — and sometimes exotic — automobiles passing through the auction block. “You could spend your entire life driving through a city and you’ll never see the variety you see coming through Barrett-Jackson auctions,”

said Rose, who hosts a classic rock show on terrestrial radio in Chicago. She’ll eye and discuss more sleek automobiles when Barrett-Jackson The World’s Greatest Car Collection Auction celebrates its 50th anniversary at WestWorld from January 22 to January 30. Celebrating its 50th year, Barrett-Jackson will feature rare hypercars and customs, as well as a diverse docket that includes a 1955 MercedesBenz 300SL Gullwing that is one of only 855

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rowing up in the MTV era, Craig Winberry was inspired by George Michael’s looks, moves, attitude and music. “He was not afraid to take risks and had an air of confidence and left a legacy,” Winberry said. The Piggott, Arkansas, native is now starring as the late singer in “The Life and Music of George Michael,” which comes to the Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater on Sunday, January 23. “Now that people are venturing out to concerts and shows, I wanted to be a part of that,” Winberry said, giving an additional reason for joining the show. “I wanted to be a part of that. It’s a great opportunity to get back out. I’m happy to hit the road and share his legacy across America.” The concert-style show follows Michael’s career through his hits, including

Whisper’ and his own spin on Queen’s ‘Somebody to Love,’ which was hugely popular. “What I have found challenging was the overall lyrical content—the emotions and where George was in his life. It’s been so Craig Winberry will be bringing the music of the late George Michael to f a s c i n a t i n g . the Mesa Arts Center next Sunday. (Special to GetOut) Through the beginning of those from Wham! and his solo career. his career, the middle and up to his unfor“When I was presented this wonder- tunate death, to see the growth of a gay ful opportunity, I was prepared,” he said. man coming out of the closet and standing “Over the years as a singer, I had been sing- in his truth was amazing.” ing some of George’s tracks like ‘Careless Singing “Jesus to a Child” and learning of

the backstory brought Winberry to tears. The song is a tribute to Michael’s Brazilian lover Anselmo Feleppa, whom the singer met while performing in Rio de Janeiro in 1991. Two years later, Feleppa died from AIDS-related brain hemorrhage. During his grieving, Feleppa penned “Jesus to a Child” in about an hour. “It’s sad understanding Anselmo’s tragic death from HIV/AIDS and George taking his pain and sorrow and channeling it into art,” he said. “When you understand what the song was about and what he was going through, it’s tragic. It’s a very intimate story that George was sharing with us.” Winberry’s love affair with performing began at an early age when he took part in his hometown school’s production of “South Pacific.” From that point on, he knew there would always be a Broadway stage in his future. He expanded on that as actor, singer and songwriter, and in television, film and live

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built in 1955 and one of only 1,400 built from 1954 to 1957. Selling with No Reserve, this highly desirable Gullwing is powered by the original matching-numbers M198 inline-6 engine paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. Rose slid into Barrett-Jackson’s broadcast team after she and Bob Varsha, a broadcast journalist who covers motorsports, filmed a promotion. During the assignment, Varsha invited Rose to discuss cars at Barrett-Jackson. She fell in love — and earned respect. “When I got there, he said, ‘Wow. You’re really into cars. You know a lot about them, and you love them,’” she recalls. He wrapped up the conversation with, “We’re looking to add someone to our broadcast team.” “It seemed like a dream come true,” she adds. “It was the perfect fit.” She joins a team of automotive experts, including announcers Steve Magnante, Mike Joy and Rick DeBruhl. In her blood Rose began her professional career in

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theater after moving to NYC eight years ago. “When I made that choice, I was becoming an entertainer later in life,” he said about the move in his 30s. “I did it differently. I got married and raised kids then when we moved to New York, I decided to jump headfirst into the arts and storytelling. I’m so happy that I did. “It was scary at first, but I’ve had an amazing support system around me. I looked at people like George and he was literally the only one of his generation who was out and open. He was closeted at the beginning of his career. I see his life and legacy as a guiding light to standing your truth.” Before the pandemic in 2019, Winberry

health and medicine. She earned her EMT certification through Des Plaines, Illinoisbased Oakton Community College and a cardiovascular technologist license from PCCTI Healthcare in Chicago. She was also certified as a medical crisis counselor for Rape Victim Advocates. Then she fell into modeling. She was voted Maxim’s “Hometown Hotties” winner in 2008 and was subsequently featured as the cover girl on Maxim Canada. She hosted the Chicago Bears’ pregame show and parlayed that experience into other gigs. She appeared on TV shows like “Guy Code” and “Girl Code.” She parlayed her love of hockey and football into “Chicago Faceoff with April Rose” and “Chicago Huddle,” respectively. Rose has acted in a smattering of films like “Grown Ups 2.” “It all started falling into my lap. I thought I would be in crisis counseling forever. “The jobs just kept paving the right path to walk down. I’m also asked to report on hockey and football. However, I’ve always been passionate about — obsessed with — cars. I feel lucky with Barrett-Jackson.” Rose still occasionally models on special occasions and requests. “I usually don’t do it if a wardrobe com-

was performing with Abby Payne present “Christmas Spirits: Neat Edition” at Feinstein’s 54/Below on 54th Street in New York City. He held “random TV jobs,” but was mostly focusing on live entertainment. “New York City is the holy grail of comedy cellars and cabarets,” he said. “Broadway and off-Broadway, that’s where my life has been.” ■

pany or designer needs me to wear an outfit,” she said. “I’ll do it if they want me to come to an event for photos. I’m not just a number. “When I was 19, it didn’t matter if I was a clothes hanger for whatever image they wanted. It shifted a little bit. I feel like I’m more important to the product because they want to use a personality.” Like entertainment and news, cars are in her blood. She learned early on of the freedom that comes with driving. “Growing up, parents always tell their kids what to do, where to go,” Rose said. “The first time you’re in a car by yourself, you choose your own path. That realization made a big imprint on me. I really appreciate what cars can do for you.” That first car was a hand-me-down from her brother — a 2005 Camaro. She was gifted it when he wanted to purchase a new car. She admits, with a laugh, that was a dangerous car to give a teenager. “The rearview mirror is so small and it’s hard to see out of it because the pillars are so wide,” Rose explains. “You don’t have a good visualization of the road.” She has collected plenty of highlights during her time at Barrett-Jackson. Rose

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vividly remembers sitting in the original 1966 Batmobile, which was built by George Barris. Tempe logistics company owner Rick Champagne grabbed the vehicle for $4.2 million. “While we were in it, George spoke about all the gadgets he had in the Batmobile,” she said. “It was neat to see that sell though. Two gentlemen in the front of the auction, who were sitting really close to each other. They were outbidding each one when they stopped and one of the guys suggested flipping a coin and whoever gets it, gets the car. “They could have kept bidding for eternity. That’s how the owner of the car won — it was a flip of the coin. That was a first for Barrett-Jackson.” ■

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Richard (Rick) Lee MacDonald, Jr, 70, of Phoenix, AZ passed away in Scottsdale, AZ on November 1, 2021. Raised in Kansas City, MO by Richard and Mary Lee MacDonald, Rick was one of six children. After graduation from Southwest High School, he attended Missouri State University in Springfield. While there, Rick joined the Eta Kappa Chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity and enjoyed the steadfast friendship of his fellow "Sigs" throughout his life. Rick's career in corporate finance began in 1981 with CIT Group, later acquired by Wells Fargo Equipment Finance. In 1991 his job relocated their family to Phoenix where Rick was instrumental in designing a unique heavy equipment manufacturers finance program. Along the way, his work ethic led to numerous national and regional sales awards and, in 2010, Rick retired as a Senior Vice President. Retirement enabled Rick to pursue his passion for golf and enjoy courses throughout Phoenix, across Arizona and around the country. Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Mary MacDonald and one brother. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Kathy, and their two children: Richard Sean MacDonald(Laura Hoffman) and Megan MacDonald-Haglund(Sean Haglund). Other surviving family members include three sisters and one brother along with many nieces and nephews. Additional memberships included Mountain View Lutheran Church and Whirlwind Golf Club, along with service in the Missouri National Guard, 19711977. A quiet and generous man we will forever cherish our time with him. A celebration of life is planned for 3:00 February 6, 2022 at Whirlwind Golf Club, Chandler, AZ Please consider donations in Rick's memory to either: 1) Stand Up to Cancer standuptocancer.org 2)Eta Kappa Education Fund sigmachimostate.com/campaign/donate/ A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 PM on 2022-02-06 at Whirlwind Golf Club, Chandler, Arizona, USA.

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Employment General

Pets/Services/ Livestock

Dialog Semiconductor Inc. has opening for Sr. RF IC Design Engineer in Chandler, AZ. Design and architect new RF and analog Radio circuit blocks. Email resume to resumes@diasemi.com. Attn Sharon Paul with job #151.

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Employment General

Earn Extra Income For The Holidays!

Gannett Publishing Services wants to contract you to deliver newspapers and magazine products in the early morning hours in the Phoenix metro area.

Earn up to $400 per week Work just 2-3 hours a day between 12:00AM - 6:00AM All routes are 7 days a week

Routes are available now across metro Phoenix (East Valley, West Valley, North and South Phoenix). Please include home zip code when applying.

How It Works

What You Need

What We Offer

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A Reliable Vehicle

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Seeking an energetic nurse to give allergy injections in an allergy office. Individual will work with both pediatric and adult patients. Responsibilities also include mixing serum, prescription refills and maintaining patient records. Permanent part time position. Days: Monday, Tuesday ,Thursday weekly and sometimes Wednesday. LPN or RN. 2 years experience preferred. Will train. Interested candidates please send resumes. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour COVID-19 considerations: Patients and staff required to wear masks and common areas sanitized. Please send resumes to: Susanswachter@aol.com Area Manager, Pharm Tech Position available in Phoenix, AZ. PillPack LLC seeks candidates for the following (multiple positions available): Area Manager/Pharm Tech (Job ID: 1871198). 1. Lead team of pharmacy technicians that measure, mix, count, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders. 2. Manage programs involving the proper storage and security conditions for drugs. 3. Supervise the prepackaging of medicine. 4. Own identifying opportunities, proposing new strategies, analyzing impact, gaining consensus, and managing strategies proposed. Interested candidates should apply at https://www.amazon.jobs/en/ referencing Job ID: 1871198.

inside | sales Join our experienced inside sales team! Do you have print media/digital advertising selling experience? We may be looking for you! The position is in Tempe (Broadway curve area) includes lots of out-bound calls selling advertising all over Phoenix Metro and even Tucson! Our 20 local publications, newspapers, magazines and digital solutions fit pretty much every need! Great team environment Our small team wants to grow with you! Do you get excited when you sell? Do you talk louder when you are selling something you believe in? We get it—it’s exciting to sell! Do you learn quickly, like to stay organized, multi-task, are you familiar with Gmail, Google Docs/Sheets/Voice, Word, Excel, internet browsing and other software programs? This is a full time job with benefits. 8:305pm Mon-Fri. If you think you are the missing puzzle piece, please apply! Wait, did I mention we are a FUN team? Send your resume with cover letter to Elaine: ecota@timespublications.com

Pets/Services/Livestock

Air Duct Cleaning

Air Duct Cleaning & Dryer Vents

While Your’ Away Services

BY JOHN

Pet, Home & Property Checks

Voted one of the “Best of Ahwatukee” 10 Years Running!

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We Also Buy, Sell & Trade Used Appliances Working or Not

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I need

I’ve been SELLING AHWATUKEE SINCE 1973!

★ Disinfected & Sanitized With Every Job

• Same Day Service • On-Site Repairs • Servicing All Major Brands • Quality Guaranteed

Pete Meier Associate Broker CRS, GRI

★ 30+ Years HVAC Experience

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Carpet Cleaning

Concrete & Masonry

Block Fence * Gates

Electrical Services

Garage/Doors

HONESTY • INTEGRITY • QUALITY

GARAGE DOOR SERVICE

602-789-6929 Roc #057163 Lowest Prices * 30 Yrs Exp Serving Entire Valley

YOU’LL LIKE US - THE BEST!

• Serving Arizona Since 2005 •

• Panel Changes and Repairs • Installation of Ceiling Fans • Switches/Outlets • Home Remodel

ALL RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL Call Jim Endres 480.282.7932

East Valley/ Ahwatukee

GLASS, MIRRORS, SHOWER DOORS

WESLEY'S GLASS & MIRROR Call 480-306-5113 wesleysglass.com SERVICING THE ENTIRE VALLEY

REMODEL CONTRACTOR

Broken Springs Replaced

Not a licensed contractor

480-215-3373

Nights/Weekends Bonded/Insured 480-251-8610

Handyman

Jaden Sydney Associates.com

Glass/Mirror Family Owned with 50 years' EXPERIENCE. Shower and tub enclosures, Framed, Frameless or Custom Doors, We also install insulated glass, mirrored closet doors, window glass, mirrors, patio doors, glass table protectors. If it’s glass, we can help you. QUALITY SERVICE at Competitive Prices. FREE Estimates

Home Improvement

Plans / Additions, Patios New Doors, Windows Lowest Price in Town! R. Child Lic#216115, Class BO3 Bonded-Insured-Ref's

Over 28 Years Experience • ROC #246019 Bonded/Insured

Contractors

Visit our website! Landlord and Homeowner Property Services Repairs • Drywall • Painting • BINSR Items Plumbing • Electrical • HOA Compliance

AND so much more! Ahwatukee Resident

480.335.4180 Not a licensed contractor.

Handyman

JB's House Cleaning Reliable with references, 16 yrs of exp in the Ahwatukee area, and ecofriendly products. Owners and helper only.

Janeth Bailey 480 330 7579

LLC

MALDONADO

Cleaning Services

HOME REPAIR SERVICES

CALL DOUG

Electrical Services

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THE HANDYMAN THAT HANDLES SMALL JOBS THAT OTHERS DECLINE

C. READ & SON ELECTRIC Ahwatukee Resident

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GENERAL CONTRACTOR / HANDYMAN SERVICES SERVING THE ENTIRE VALLEY

All Estimates are Free • Call:

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Licensed, Bonded & Insured • ROC#317949 Ask me about FREE water testing!

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Hauling

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2008 through 2019

Concrete & Masonry

CONCRETE MASONRY Block Walls • Concrete • Pavers BBQ & Fireplaces • Stucco Cool Deck • Imitation Flagstone Call Garcia 602-921-7900 Free Estimates

Cell

Not a licensed contractor

Small Jobs Welcome!

ROC #158440 Bond/Insured

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• Furniture • Appliances • Mattresses • Televisions • Garage Clean-Out • Construction Debris

2012, 2013, 2014

Since 1999 Affordable, Quality Work

Ahwatukee Resident/ References/ Insured/ Not a Licensed Contractor Insured / Not aCall Licensed Contractor Bruce at 602.670.7038

2010, 2011 2012, 2013, 2014

Ahwatukee Resident/ References/ Insured/ Not a Licensed Contractor

Residential Electrician

Call Sean Haley 602-574-3354 ROC#277978 • Licensed/Bonded/Insured

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• Old Paint & Chems. • Yard Waste • Concrete Slab • Remodeling Debris • Old Tires

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Irrigation

Landscape Design/Installation

MD’S LANDSCAPING

Irrigation Systems & Outdoor Lighting Fountain Repair alls C - Caring Repairs & Instuse. rm te ng D - Dedicated lo r fo S - Service No Yard .

Home Improvement

Home Remodeling No Job Too Small! Senior Discounts!

David Hernandez (602) 802 3600

Drip Systems Installed, Valves/Timer Repairs NOT A LICENSED CONTRACTOR

• BASE BOARDS • DRYWALL • ELECTRICAL • PAINTING • PLUMBING • BATHROOMS • WOOD FLOORING • FRAMING WALLS • FREE ESTIMATES • GRANITE FABRICATION & INSTALLATION • CARPET INSTALLATION • LANDSCAPING

daveshomerepair@yahoo.com • Se Habla Español

Let’s get your Watering System working again! System Checks • Drip Checks FREE ESTIMATES! CALL 24 HOURS 25 Yrs Exp. I Do All My Own Work! Call Mark

480.295.2279 Referred out of Ewing Irrigation Not a licensed contractor.

WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED!

LANDSCAPING

Landscape/Maintenance

Irrigation Repair Services Inc. Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Maintenance

Specializing in Controllers, Valves, Sprinklers, Landscape Lighting, P.V.C. & Poly Drip Systems

• 8am - 6pm Monday - Saturday • You Pay Labor & Materials Only • FREE ESTIMATES • ROC#312942 • David R Smith

CALL US TODAY!

Phone, Text or Email

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ROC# 256752

SPRINKLER DOCTOR

Shadetree Dreams Remodeling

Repairs - Installs - Modifications Timers/Valves/Sprinklers DRIP-PVC-COPPER Backflows & Regulators

Sprinkler & Drip Systems Repairs • Modifications • Installs

Serving the Valley for over 28 years

LANDSCAPE LIGHTING

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Call for a FREE Consultation and Estimate!

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ROC# 225923 Licensed, Bonded & Insured

Irrigation

NTY 5-YEAR WARRA

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25 years Experience & Insured

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• 20+ Years Experience • 6 Year Warranty

480.345.1800 ROC 304267 • Licensed & Bonded

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Bonded/Insured/Licensed • ROC #225923

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Landscape/Maintenance

JOSE’S LANDSCAPING

High Quality Results

Specializing in Artificial • Front Yards Grass

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Landscape Design/Installation

• Back Yards

Not a licensed contractor.

Call Today For A Quote

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• One Month Free Service

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602.515.2767

• Licensed, Bonded Insured for your protection. • Call or Text for a Free Quote

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ALL YOU NEED IS A PU

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Landscape/Maintenance

Painting

RAMON LANDSCAPING SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING Interior, Exterior House Painting. Stucco Patching. Gate/Front Door Refinishing. Quality work/Materials Free Estimate Ignacio 480-961-5093 602-571-9015 ROC #189850 Bond/Ins'd

I could help you have your palm trees and other trees trimmed by giving you a reasonable and better price than the others.

Irrigation Repair & New Installation Yard Clean-ups • Storm Damage • Palm & Tree Trimming Tree Removal • Landscape Lighting Installation & Repair Landscape Design

Responsible • 100% Guaranteed Ask for Ramon

Not a Licensed Contractor

480-217-0407

Painting

SPEND A LITTLE…

MAKE A LOT!

Interior Painting ● Pressure Washing Exterior Painting ● Drywall/Stucco Repair Complete Prep Work ● Wallpaper Removal

Interior/Exterior Painting 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

480-888-5895

We Are State Licensed and Reliable!

Painting

INC.

ROC 282663 * BONDED * INSURED YOUR LAWN EXPERT SINCE 1995

HOME IMPROVEMENT & PAINTING

Free Estimates • Senior Discounts

PAINTING

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Free Estimate & Color Consultation

Dunn Edwards Quality Paint Small Stucco/Drywall Repairs

SUN TECH

theplugman.com

Painting

CONKLIN PAINTING

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Serving Ahwatukee Since 1987 Interior / Exterior

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Honey Do List Too Long? Check out the Handyman Section!

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ConklinPainting.com Lic/Bond/Ins ROC# 270450

ROC#309706

East Valley PAINTERS

PAINTING

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10% OFF

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Now Accepting all major credit cards

Bonded/Insured • ROC#153131

Plumbing Painting

Proudly Serving Ahwatukee for 15 Years! Family Owned & Operated Residential & Commercial Painting

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Veteran Owned

★ Small Job Specialist

License #ROC 298736

PLUMBING

• Interior & Exterior • Professional Cabinet Reﬁnishing • Epoxy Floors & Concrete Coatings • In-Home Color Consultations “Professional, Punctual & Clean”

★ Epoxy Floors

Scott Mewborn, Owner 480-818-1789

ROC # 272721

AHWATUKEE’S #1 PLUMBER Licensed • Bonded • Insured (480)

704.5422

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Pool Service / Repair

Plumbing Drain Cleaning Experts, water heaters, disposals, water & sewer lines repaired/replaced & remodels. Rapid Response. If water runs through it we do it! 602-663-8432

Call Classifieds Today!

Filter Cleaning!

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See our Before’s and After’s on Facebook Licensed, Bonded & Insured ROC# 272001

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$1000 OFF when you show this ad

10% OFF

*on qualifying complete roof replacements

with this ad

Pool Service / Repair

MARK’S POOL SERVICE

Ahwatukee’s Premier Tile, Shingle & Foam Roofer!

Owner Operated - 20 Years

$85/month with chemicals

FREE Service Calls + FREE Estimates Water Heaters Installed - $999 Unclog Drains - $49

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Ask About Filter Cleaning Specials!

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Call Juan at

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Rooﬁng

Not a licensed contractor.

affinityplumber@gmail.com

Same Day Service All Work Guaranteed

Your Ahwatukee Plumber & East Valley Neighbor

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Anything Plumbing Same Day Service

602-551-2255 30 Years Experience

Water Heaters

24/7

Inside & Out Leaks

Bonded

Toilets

Insured

Faucets

Estimates Availabler

$35 off

Any Service

Not a licensed contractor

Disposals

ROC#288-123 • Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Serving All Types Clean, Prompt, Friendly and Professional Service of Roofing: • • • •

FREE ESTIMATES

Tiles & Shingles sunlandroofingllc@gmail.com Installation Repair Re-Roofing

602-471-2346

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Pavers • Concrete • Water Features • Sprinkler Repair

Bonded/Insured • ROC #223709

Let Us Show Yo

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Rooﬁng

Window Cleaning

Family Operated by 3 Generations of Roofers! We have a “Spencer” on every job and every step of the way.

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