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Lakes ruling came on permit owner said isn’t needed BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

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Superior Court judge last week ordered the owner of the Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course to post a $500,000 penalty with the courts so that a special master can oversee its restoration. But it’s unclear what will happen next since the judge’s decision turned largely on ALCR’s

failure to obtain a city permit for grading that the company, principal Wilson Gee and their lawyer have contended they didn’t need. The ruling by Judge Sara Agne invokes the first of three contempt of court sanctions that another judge in November 2020 had imposed after finding the ALCR LLC in contempt of court for ignoring yet another judge’s 2018 ordering that the 18-hole executive golf course be restored.

Gee, also a principal and the previous company that owned the course, had closed it in 2013, claiming that it cost him money to keep it open every year since he bought it in 2006. Agne’s ruling was the latest twist in a legal battle that began when Lakes homeowners Linda Swain and Eileen Breslin sued Gee in 2014 to have the course reopened.

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On cusp of Little League season, excitement builds BY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

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here’s a certain level of excitement for fans of all ages when an umpire says, “Play ball!” for the first time in a new season. Whether it be at one of the local Spring Training facilities, a high school diamond or a local park, that phrase holds a significant amount of weight with America’s greatest pastime. That remained especially true last season when umpires in the Ahwatukee Little League said it with a renewed sense of excitement, which was lost in 2020 due to the pandemic. And as preliminaries for the new season of Ahwatukee Little League baseball began last weekend, that excitement returned even stronger than last year. “We are really excited to get this thing kicked off,” said Ahwatukee Little League President Jeff Parent, who has a 10-year-old in the league. “I’ve been in a few leagues from when my daughter played softball. But this is one of the finest leagues we’ve ever been a part of.” Ahwatukee Little League held its first of two tryout sessions last weekend at Mountain Vista Park for kids of all ages with last names begin-

Quintin Huerta fields a bouncing grounder as other players watch and wait their turn during Ahwatukee Little League tryouts last Saturday. (David Minton/AFN Staff Photographer) ning with letters A-L. The event spanned five total hours from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., with kids split up into individual age groups so they all had a fair shot at showcasing their skills and overall

desire to play to the league’s coaches. Another session will be held this Saturday,

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Lindsey Jannen of Brownie Troop 3871 was one of a number of Brownies and Girl Scouts from Ahwatukee troops who took advantage of the holiday last week to sell Girl Scout Cookies in the parking lot of Monte Vista Elementary School. Expect to see scouts stationed soon at local supermarkets and other well-traveled spots in the community as they sell favorites as well as a new addition to the Girl Scout cookie roster. (David Minton/AFN Staff Photographer)

Ducey defends denial of funds to Kyrene, TU BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

aying he is protecting children from possible social, emotional and mental health effects of having to wear a mask, Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday asked a federal judge to rule he is doing nothing legally wrong by denying federal COVID relief funds to schools with mask mandates and giving parents vouchers to remove their youngsters from those schools. The move continues to jeopardize $5.2 million in pandemic relief funds for Kyrene School District and $2.8 million for Tempe Union. In new legal papers filed in federal court in Phoenix, Anni Foster, the governor’s legal adviser, says there is nothing in the federal law that requires him to spend cash from the American Rescue Plan Act only in ways dictated by U.S. Treasury and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on the basis of what the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control say will fight the virus. Instead, Foster says, Yellen and the agency effectively made rules for the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund that exceed the agency’s federal authority. The Treasury is demanding that Ducey either return the $173 million or it will withhold future federal aid to Arizona. “Treasury has no background expertise in public health,’’ Foster told U.S. Magistrate John Boyle, saying that the rule Ducey is accused of violating is based on

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Her ruling involved their attorney Tim Barnes’ allegations that Gee and ALCR violated Judge Theodore Campagnolo’s 2020 contempt order that set three deadlines with three distinct penalties. Gee had to have a remediation plan by May 2021 or put up $500,000 with the court; begin reconstruction by September 2021 or put up another $1.5 million; and have the course opened by September 2022, or pay another $2 million. None of that money goes to the homeowners but it remains with the court until Gee and ALCR comply with Campagnolo’s restoration order in a way that satisfies the homeowners and, possibly, the court. Barnes last year accused ALCR of violating Campagnolo's order and short-changing the restoration by failing to submit a detailed remediation plan for he and his clients to review. He said Gee was not refilling all the lakes, not planting enough trees as there once were and doing other work that would not restore the Lakes Course to what it had been for decades before its closure. Gee testified he knew what had to be done and did not need to have the kind of detailed plan the homeowners sought. He also testified he had spent nearly $800,000 to restore the course and would have the first nine holes ready for play by Thanksgiving 2021. That didn’t happen, though Gee said he is been planning a soft opening in the next few weeks. Gee said he could have opened last Thanksgiving if he had been given 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. A different city permit prompted Agne’s ruling, which sidestepped most of Barnes’ specific complaints about what ALCR had done and not done so far. Instead, she found that ALCR specifically “has exercised its discretion in a way inconsistent with plaintiffs’ reason-

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Wilson Gee said he hopes to open the first nine holes on the Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course soon, but it's unclear how Judge Agne's ruling will impact that timetable. (Tom Sanfilippo/Inside Out Aerial)

able expectations” – violating Campagnolo’s order – by failing to secure other city permits that Gee had testified were not needed. She noted that while Campagnolo’s order “allows for some discretion on defendant ALCR LLC’s part,” failure to secure the grading permit violated the first of Campagnolo’s three deadlines. “To prevent the ills of this and similar excesses of express discretion, an appropriate remedy is the appointment of a golf course restoration special master, with reasonable compensation to be paid from the civil fine by the predecessor judge,” Agne ruled. She directed that Barnes and ALCR attorney Daniel Maynard “engage in a goodfaith consultation to attempt to agree on an appropriate and reasonable golf course restoration special master whose name they shall submit to” her. If they can’t agree, each side must give Agne three proposed names and she’ll choose one. Agne’s action cannot be appealed through normal channels but Maynard could file a special action for a higher court review. In both testimony by Gee and Terry Duggan, his right-hand man for all his golf

courses, as well as arguments by Maynard, the defendants maintained a permit was not needed. In an email that he made part of his brief to Agne, for example, Maynard told Barnes in May 20201: “Tim, you are mistaken on the permit and schematic plan. We are restoring what was originally there. No permits are required. We are just planting grass and adding sand to the existing bunkers. We do not need a golf course architect to tell us how to grow grass on an existing course with no design change. “If you want a schematic, ask Terry Duggan for an old Ahwatukee score card, it has the layout. The only change to the golf course is the additional hitting area. As I told you the area is 30 by approximately 225 feet, however not all of the area needs grading. We are not doubling the driving range, just leveling the 30x225 feet hitting area. The range will remain the same size. … If you need additional clarification on the golf course requirement for a permit, just call the city planning department. “The only permits needed are from SRP for the electricity and the City and State for the 10’ by 32’ pro shop. We will also pay for the water and septic tank fees when we hook up to these. You have the SRP job or-

der number, which I provided. We will not put in the pro shop until September.” During a hearing on Barnes’ contempt request last fall, Duggan testified: “One of the, first things I did was to call the City of Phoenix and ask what any kind of permitting might be necessary….It took quite a while to get the answer back from the city of Phoenix. But anyway, the answer that came back was. We don’t need any permits. So then we proceeded. Now we we are going to use a modular clubhouse, so we are working on permits for that.” It was not immediately clear how Agne’s ruling would impact Gee’s plan to reopen part of the course even what Maynard may do, if anything. Both Maynard and Gee declined comment. And it remains to be seen whether ALCR will end up spending far more money than the nearly $800,000 he said he has spent to restore the course. After the October contempt hearing before Agne ended, Barnes sought permission to introduce testimony from other proceedings 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. 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 rules of evidence and “allow hearsay testimony.” True Life in 2015 agreed to buy the course from Gee and his partners for $9 million with the aim of building houses on the site. Eventually, ownership reverted back to Gee and his partners when True Life walked away from the deal because it could not get 51 percent of the Lake’s 5,400 homeowners to allow it to turn the golf course into a development with a small farm, a private school and café.■

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Senate panel OKs guns on higher-ed campuses BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

nsisting it will make students safer, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to let anyone with a permit to carry a concealed weapon bring it on to university and college campuses, including classrooms and dorms. The move came as Republican lawmakers on the panel rejected arguments by Michael Thompson, the chief of police of Arizona State University, who told them that SB 1123 is a bad idea. “I’m here to tell you from first-hand experience that university students make very poor decisions on a daily basis, sometimes hourly basis,’’ he said. “Adding guns to an already high-risk environment of alcohol, drugs, overreaction, lack of life experience and immaturity is a very dangerous combination.’’ And Thompson, who has been ASU police chief since 2014, said doesn’t even take

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Jan. 2,9 at Mountain Vista Park for kids with last names beginning with the second half of the alphabet, M-Z. Like last weekend, they will participate in various drills with others their age. Parent is in his first year as league president but has been involved with the league for eight years as a coach, commissioner, afety officer and now president.

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into account mental health issues and students who are considering suicide. But Sen. Wendy Rogers, R-Flagstaff, the sponsor of the measure, said his objections and those of lobbyists for the universities and community colleges ignore what she said is current reality of those ignoring existing law., asking, "How do you know how many weapons are on campus?’’ Thompson conceded she has “a very good point.’’ “I would be less apt to inflict harm if I knew that other students might be carrying to protect themselves,’’ Rogers said. “Is that not true?’’ “That would be an assumption that I couldn’t make,’’ Thompson responded. Sen. Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert, cited a 2015 incident at Northern Arizona University when Steven E. Jones, an 18-year-old freshman, shot four people and severely injured three others in a parking lot on the campus. He pleaded guilty to one count of

He said that while the event is labeled a tryout, it’s an opportunity for kids of all skill levels to get in front of the coaches and participate in a fun morning and early afternoon of baseball. “For kids who have never tried out before, this is a fun experience,” Parent said. “We’ll have all three fields going with one strictly for warmups. It’s a really fun time. We want to get them evaluated on all of their skills. From grounders to flyballs to hitting, we want to give them a fun time out.” Ahwatukee Little League took a hit when the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020. The league managed to get five games in before it went on pause – like other sports around the world. Ray Ng, president at the time, said they would try to start the league back up again if given the go-ahead. However, as cases rose, the league’s deadline to restart kept getting delayed until it was eventually canceled altogether. It returned in 2021 but with some restrictions in Phoenix parks. At one point in time, Ahwatukee Little League explored options to use fields in Tempe, which had fewer restrictions. But they were eventually able to play the season with some modifications. This year, Parent plans to have as close to a normal season as possible. Of course, the virus remains. But he said the league is already seeing its participation numbers rise

manslaughter and three counts of aggravated assault and was sentenced to six years in prison. Petersen said that proved there are guns on campuses despite the ban. “They are being carried by those who do not care about the law,’’ he said. More to the point, Petersen argued that the results might have been different had SB 1123 been on the books. “Had those other students been able to defend themselves, they probably wouldn’t have been shot,’’ he said. But Sen. Martin Quezada, D-Glendale, said that is based on the mistaken assumption that more guns on campuses actually creates a safer environment. Quezada said he looked up data from Colorado which has allowed campus carry since laws against it were struck down in 2012 by that state’s supreme court. “The rates of rape actually increased ... and not by small amounts,’’ he said, up 25%

that year and 33% the year after that. “The research from other states with similar laws backs that up, too.’’ Yet Quezada said none of that has halted what have become perennial efforts in Arizona to expand who can carry weapons and where. “We keep promoting this false narrative that guns are the answer to all of our problems,’’ he said. “We need to stop portraying this narrative that anybody can be a hero because if they’re armed with a gun in a dangerous situation.’’ Thompson acknowledged that he has just 92 officers to cover four ASU campuses with more than 100,000 students. The staffing is similar at the University of Arizona which currently has 53 sworn officers -- it actually is authorized 66 but is still looking to hire -- for a campus that has about 50,000 enrolled. The measure still needs approval of the full Senate before going to the House.■

Aidan Hartranft chases a ball near second during Ahwatukee Little League tryouts at Mountain Vista Park in Ahwatukee. . (David Minton/AFN Staff Photographer) again. While they’re not quite to the same level as in 2019 – the year before the pandemic – they’re getting close. “We do this for the kids and that’s the greatest part about it,” Parent said. “COVID was definitely tough. The fact we got the league going last year was fantastic. Registration was down a little bit, but we are starting to see that bounce back this year. “We’re just happy we are able to get a league going.” Teams will begin to be formed in early February once the tryouts have concluded as well as the league’s draft. However, Parent stressed that every player who signs up

will be on a team for the upcoming season. Players can register any time between now and the league’s Opening Day, which is scheduled to take place Feb. 26. Both Mountain Vista Park and Ahwatukee Park will be used for the season. “We make our Opening Day so special,” Parent said. “All of the kids get their name announced and they get to run out on the field. It’s a fantastic league. The main goal for us every year is to make sure kids are having fun.” For more information about Ahwatukee Little League, including where to register and tryout information for Saturday, Jan. 29, visit AhwatukeeLittleLeague.org. ■

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State’s gambling revenue share falls short of expectations BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

rizonans bet nearly $780 million in the first two months that the state allowed gambling on sporting events and that translated to just slightly more than $1 million in state revenues. That’s because of a provision in the law has the state effectively financing free games to entice people to gamble. And if the pattern doesn’t change, the state will wind up with far less than the $100 million a year in new revenues that proponents were claiming. Moreover, revenue sharing from the tribal casinos, which until this past fall had a monopoly on gaming, was less than $21.5 million for the last three months of 2021. The Department of Gaming reports that is 32 percent less than from the same period a year earlier. Max Hartgraves, spokesman for the agency, acknowledged the numbers –

This rendering illustrates FanDuel’s planned sportsbook at Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix. (Courtesy FanDuel) and the fact that the 2020 legislation built in five years’ worth of what amount to credits the gaming industry can use to offset what they owe the state. But he said the low net revenue numbers are likely to be only temporary. “It’s basically to jump-start the market in the state,’’ he said of the deductions the gaming companies can take. Gubernato-

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12,000 citations for distracted driving in 2021, Gutier said Tuesday. This is the 19th year the advocacy group has released its report, Roadmap of State Highway Safety Laws. The latest report, released Tuesday, rates states by the number of highway safety laws they have from a list of 16 recommended policies. They range from drunken-driving laws to motorcycle helmet requirements, from graduated driver’s licenses for teens to primary enforcement of seat belt laws, among others. States in the report are rated from top to bottom as green, yellow or red. Arizona was one of 11 states to finish in the red category, edging out only Wyoming, Missouri and Montana, which had each four recommended laws or fewer. Eight states and the District of Columbia were rated green and 31 were in the yellow category. Arizona has received credit since 2020 for the distracted driving law, which passed in 2019, even though enforcement did not begin until last year. Oro Valley Police Lt. Carmen Trevizo, who participated in Tuesday’s release of the safety report, said distracted driving is one of two major issues that

often cause serious injuries or death on roadways. “While fatalities are the worst-case scenario, the effects of a serious collision because of something as silly as being on your phone can also devastate somebody’s life,” Trevizo said. But Arizona did not get credit for a law banning cellphone use by novice drivers because it only allows for secondary, not primary enforcement. A primary enforcement law allows police to stop a vehicle if there is a suspected violation of the law, while secondary enforcement only applies to infractions that are discovered after a driver has been stopped for a different offense. Gutier said secondary laws should not be dismissed so easily, using the state’s seat belt laws as an example. “We have between 88 to 90% seatbelt use in Arizona with secondary law,” he said. “We have more people wearing seat belts over the states with a primary law.” National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data from 2019 said Arizona had a 90.6% seat belt usage, which is higher than 16 states that have a primary enforcement seat belt law and 14 states

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Arizona near bottom for highway safety laws BY CAMILA PEDROSA Cronkite News

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he westbound lanes of I-10 will be closed all this weekend, starting at 10 p.m. Friday, State Route 143 and I-17. The closure comes as work begins to ramp up on the two-year BI-10 Broadway Curve Project, which at times will cause major disruptions.

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State reaping big bucks in taxes from pot sales BY SARA EDWARDS Cronkite News

alking into a marijuana dispensary today, it’s hard to tell that it’s only been a year since the use of recreational marijuana was legalized in Arizona. Dispensaries that already were selling medical marijuana, which began in 2012, had to scramble to transition their stores to sell to both recreational and medical customers. Sol Flower, which has five dispensaries in metro Phoenix, was prepared for the grand shift, according to Allie Marconi, senior director of marketing for parent company Copperstate Farms. “We were prepared from the get-go and were one of the first few dispensaries to start seeing recreational shoppers,” Marconi said. “We spent the majority of last January preparing a lot of our assets and marketing communications to accommodate this shift.” The Arizona Department of Revenue reported that more than $196 million was collected in taxes from combined marijuana sales in 2021 – not including final

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After that, write-offs are not allowed. In September, the state reported $291.2 million in gross wagers, virtually all of that placed on phones and other mobile apps. The companies paid out $258.9 million in winnings, leaving them with $31.6 million in net wagers. But the companies also took $31.2 million in “promotional credits,’’ leaving them with about $392,000 subject to the state tax of 8% on in-person bets and 10% on mobile – or just $31,393 owed to the state. It got somewhat better in October, with

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juana cards, according to the Marijuana Policy Project. Sam Richard, executive director of the Arizona Dispensaries Association, said state officials overall are permissive and flexible when it comes to regulations on marijuana, acting more as a partner in compliance rather than an enforcement agency. “That subtle mind shift is really helping in a moment where we’re all kind of figuring everything out together,” Richard said, adding that although cannabis remains

$486.1 million in wagers. But here, too, after deducting the promotional credits, that left $10.4 million in net revenues – and slightly more than $1 million for the state Karamargin, however, said the Arizona numbers are incredible, given that Nevada, in that same month, had $1.2 billion in gaming handle. Rep. Jeff Weninger, R-Chandler, who was the sponsor of the House version of the legislation, said the numbers showing the level of gaming are a positive sign. “It shows there’s clearly demand,’’ he said. “People of Arizona are responding and are embracing this.’’

illegal at the federal level, several protections are in place to protect licensed operators working in a regulated ecosystem. The association focuses on advancing legislation and regulation of the marijuana industry to protect and expose people to marijuana, or as Richard puts it, “introduce people to the Grand Cannabis State.” But the group wants to see more trust and support from policymakers. “The public trusts us to a large extent,” Richard said. “We have 25,000 employees that are actively working in the cannabis space right now in Arizona, and one of the

fastest-growing industries.” Haugh said Sunday Goods wants to make the marijuana buying process less scary for new and returning customers. For example, the recently opened Tempe location includes a drive-thru window. In-store, customers can ask trained staff members about specific strains and other concerns, and browse product packaging. “We’ve really tried in our dispensaries to make you feel comfortable walking in and asking questions,” Haugh said. “And we want you to walk out with a smile and with

Weninger said, “I believe there’s a lot of indirect revenue that comes through this, through economic development, through lots of tourism." The numbers do not include the initial $14 million in licensing fees for the operations plus the $3 million a year the state expects to get in renewals. Weninger said he was not surprised that tribal gaming numbers are down. He said it reflects the fact that slot machines, keno and blackjack tables require physical presence. “You have to be masked up the entire time you’re in there,’’ Weninger said. “So I’m sure COVID is affecting that somewhat right now, and has been.’’■

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few years ago, Tiana Riccardi and Robin Lamb saw a need for a mountain biker group for girls and women only. The Mesa women already belonged to Hawesaholics, a group with more than 3,000 male and female mountain bikers of all ages and experience levels that Shawn Stenmark started in the name of Hawes Mountain, a popular haunt. So it was only logical to Riccardi and Lamb to start a spin-off group, Hawesaholics Babes Ride On so that girls and women would feel more comfortable in what has been a male-dominated activity. “I started riding 2 1/2 years ago and

that’s when I met Tiana who was looking for other women to ride with more frequently,” said Lamb. “We went on a ride with four girls,” added Lamb. “Afterwards, Tiana said, ‘We should start a Facebook messenger group’ on the Hawesaholics Facebook page, people would post rides such as, ‘I’m going to ride at this trail, at this pace, on this day. Let us know if anyone wants to come.’” “We had 50-100 members right away,”

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Among the leaders of Hawesaholics Babes Ride On are, from left, co-founder Robin Lamb, beginners’ class instructor Gina Dwyer and co-founder Tiana Ricciardi , all of Mesa. (Special to AFN)

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Lamb said, adding that HBRO now has almost 500 members. “It’s not meant to take away from Hawesaholics. They do a ton of stuff every year such as group rides, rides for beginners, kids and families.” Like the larger group, HBRO started posting events with the first one being a ladies’ night. “It was so much fun,” explained Lamb. “And it was crazy. Crazy in the sense that beginners showed up along with other girls who were total rock stars. People who can throw 50-foot jumps off of things that are fast and aggressive – really talented riders who’ve been doing it for a lot longer. All of them were having a good time and super excited to be there.” “That’s what ended up being so fun about our group is that we’ve seen people come out of the woodwork and be excited to make new girlfriends they can ride with. They still ride with the guys and enjoy doing that but it’s also fun to have girl time and girl camaraderie that comes through the group.” Because most of the “Babes” live in the East Valley, Hawes Mountain and the Hawes Trail System were immediate biking grounds “Most of us in the East Valley ride a fair amount of Hawes, a fair amount of Usery, depending on what kind of trails we like,” said Lamb. But over time, they have widened the scope of their jaunts. “South Mountain or SoMo and Gold Canyon are other frequent places we ride,” Lamb said. “There are a lot of people who like Browns Ranch and McDowell Mountain in Scottsdale. A lot of us like to ride in Sedona, Prescott and the Mongolian Rim in the Payson area… Last spring, we did a big campout overnight trip to Sedona. There are lots of people who’ve gone to parks around the country.” Good physical shape is not a requirement for mountain biking. “I know a ton of people who’ve felt overweight or like they wanted to do something fitness-oriented that was more exciting than sitting on a treadmill at a gym

The Hawesaholics Babes Ride On members take on all kinds of trails on their various jaunts. (Special to AFN)

and that was also outdoors,” said Lamb. “Mountain biking fit that niche for them and they just progress.” While being comfortable riding a bike helps, she added, “There are a lot of trails you can start off with that are mild and you can progress from there.” “What’s unique about the sport is you can do what suits your personality and your interests. For instance, some people like long miles and cross-country riding which is going to be a little more flat and flowy riding. You’re not necessarily doing a ton of massive elevation gain. That’s also typically going to be more smooth flowing trails so there are fewer rocks and obstacles.” Lamb said some riders don’t like the long rides or those with steep inclines, noting that Browns Ranch Trail in Scott-

sdale as well as Usery Regional Mountain Park or some of the areas at McDowell Mountain are fairly mild trails. As for time commitment, short loops take up to one hour while some mountain bikers go on camping trips so they can ride hundreds of miles over several days. The beginners’ class offers “a super slow pace, between 3-5 miles,” explained Lamb. “We give them an opportunity to get on the trail with other people. And that’s also nice because if something goes wrong with your bike or if you run into a cactus, you have people there to help support you and to work through it.” Gina Dwyer, a mountain biker for more than five years, leads the beginners’ class and said it has grown over the past year. Basically, I take them out once a week on

Fridays, September through April, when the weather permits in the mornings,” she said. “We do about an hour ride.” Dwyer also teaches trail etiquette, bike positioning, when to brake, and when to climb. “It’s good to ride with another person for safety reasons,” Dwyer explained. “You can go out on your own. I’ve done that before. But it’s so much better when you have somebody - especially when you’re new — in case something happens like a tire pops or you fall over or you get lost. You’ve got somebody with you. Being a new rider, it’s always good to get in a group.” Hawesaholics Babes Ride On also gives back to the community through various service projects. “There’s a lot of local businesses we try to support,” Lamb said. “We do short, fun track races that are just kind of kickin-the-pants fun. It’s a way for people to interact and have fun and get out and do something healthy at the same time.” “We do little events like toy drives for Christmas,” added Dwyer. “We do trick or trunk. If somebody is sick or hurt in the group, we do meal trains. It’s so much more than just riding. We have girls’ night out. … It’s just a really fun group.” There are also professional events “There are also events professionals do,” said Dwyer. “For example, women can go to a bike shop and learn how to change a tire or learn about their brakes or just their bike in general. We’re just not girls riding, breaking down. We’re fixing our own bikes.” In addition, the group does trail work for the Hawes Alliance. “We work on the mountain bike trails, build them, take care of them including trash pick-up,” Dwyer said. Beginners should be aware of one thing: top-of-the-line mountain bikes can be very expensive at $10,000-$12,000. Lamb said a decent starter costs between $3,000-$4,000. To connect with the group, go to HAWESAHOLICS Babes Ride On through Facebook or Instagram. ■

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Ahwatukee garden club invites gardeners of all levels

People who want to learn how to garden in the desert as well as experienced gardeners who want expand their knowledge with like-minded individuals have a place they can go in Ahwatukee. The local Desert Pointe Garden Club invites them to their next meeting at 1 p.m. Feb. 7 at Ahwatukee Recreation Center, 5001 East Cheyenne Drive. A representative from Berridge Nurseries will share expertise in growing all the many varieties of roses. Later in the month members, will carpool to Berridge to browse their large selection of roses and other spring plants. For information call 480-759-4407 or visit Desert Pointe Garden Club – Arizona Federation of Garden Clubs at azgardenclubs.com.

St. John Bosco School schedules open house next week

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. Assistant Head of School Information: SummitSchoolaz.org.

Not too early to get ready for 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 ahwatukeekiwanis.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 602-4026267 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.

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.

Cactus Jacks thinking ahead to Valentine’s Day

People can get a head start on celebrating Valentine’s Day with a dance party Feb. 9 at Cactus Jack’s on the southwest corner of 48th Street and Elliot Road, Ahwatukee. Line dancing and lessons start at 6:30 p.m. and a $5 cover charge gets you to enjoy raffles and treats. Information: Contact Carrie McNeish at 480-221-9090 or cmcneish@ cox.net ■.

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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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company that boasts of “leading uniquely at the intersection point of technology and social good” has selected two software start-ups founded by three longtime Ahwatukee friends to help in growing their businesses. Local residents and friends Brian Mohr and Jeremy Gocke cofounded anthym.life, a team-building platform they describe as “a one-of-a-kind, human-centered onboarding and connection platform designed for remote, distributed and hybrid teams.” Anthym “leverages the power of personal storytelling through a unique combination of life moments and inspirational media, like music, movies, and books to knock down artificial walls to help foster a sense of connection, trust, and belonging among teammates,” its website states. Gocke’s wife, Kristen, also was selected by Blackbaud for help in growing her startup, called Crumb, which helps people donate their spare change to nonprofits of their choice by rounded up from everyday purchases and giving the balance to the recipients. While her husband helped her get it off the ground, she now works with Steven Chuck as she grows that platform. Blackbaud provides cloud software, services, data intelligence and marketing help to a wide range of clients, ranging from healthcare and education institutions to corporations and foundations as well as individual “change agents.” It selected Crumb and anthym from hundreds of applicants to be part of the latest cohort of companies for its Social Good Startup Program. The program supports young software companies “focused on solving problems that matter to the social good community.” “Since launching the Social Good Startup Challenge in 2019, and the full program in 2020, Blackbaud has supported 27 startups that have collectively raised well over $45 million in funding,” Blackbaud ex-

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plains on its website. Crumb and anthym will receive select access to Blackbaud resources, marketing opportunities and grant funding from Blackbaud, which said it helps start-up founders “to design a unique plan for each company that addresses their goals for growth.” “We are thrilled to welcome six amazing companies to the January 2022 Cohort of the Social Good Startup Program,” said Lizzie Schaffer, senior program manager for innovation culture at Blackbaud. “Ee’ve been honored to work with the strongest, most innovative startups in the world of social good software, and this cohort is no exception.,” she continued. “These founders have built solutions for customers in all of the verticals that Blackbaud serves, and we can’t wait to see all the good we’ll do together in 2022.” Mohr, an Ahwatukee resident for more than 15 years, and the Gockes, residents here for more than a decade, have been friends for more than five years. “Jeremy and I met in an Entrepreneur’s Organization Forum in 2017,” Mohr recalled, where eight to 10 business owners and CEOs meet monthly for a day-long retreat to counsel each other on business, professional and personal challenges.. The forums evolve into “a personal

board of advisors,” Mohr explained. New members complete an activity called Lifeline, “which requires the member to map the highs and lows of their lives – all of the pivotal experiences that have shaped them as human beings,” Mohr explained. That lifeline is then presented to the group members. That exercise planted a seed for the two men which – combined with their love of music – eventually led to the development of anthym. “Jeremy and I both marveled at how that exercise accelerated our vulnerability and created an immediate sense of trust and connection with the other members,” Morh said. “We then asked ourselves if such an experience could be delivered to other types of teams, particularly in the workplace, where all the data points to vulnerability-based trust and authentic connections being the primary drivers of high-performing teams.” They felt the Lifeline approach might be too emotionally unsettling in a work environment and so they began thinking about ways that people could recall important moments and memories in their life “in a fun, non-intrusive way.” They hit upon the idea for their software when they were talking about how certain songs and bands got them through tough

times in their lives. “Music transcends age, gender, race/ ethnicity, sexual orientation – it’s the ultimate bridge,” Mohr said. “Think about the first song that stopped you in your tracks. Think about your first concert, or the first album, cassette, CD, MP3 you purchased. Think about your first love and the music that symbolized that love. Your first breakup and the songs you played on repeat. Your wedding day. Leaving home, college, etc. “Our life moments are all linked through the connective tissue of music.” Over time, they layered in movies, TV shows, books and TED talks as they developed their software “to help people surface, catalog and share important moments from their lives.” They started building anthym.life in early 2020 and went to market before that year was out. Gocke and Mohr said they faced the challenges most start-ups encounter: “There isn’t available capital to build enhancements to the product as fast as you’d like, grow as fast as you want.” But over time they have attracted an Alist of clients like Google, Zillow, Gonzaga University and many more. As they have

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Costco’s next-door neighbor sold for $27.8M AFN NEWS STAFF

roperty next to one of Ahwatukee’s favorite shopping haunts was recently sold to two California investment companies for a whopping $27.8 million. ACF Property Management of Studio City, California, sold the 24-acre parcel next to the Costco at Priest Drive and Elliot Road to a subsidiary of Citivest Commercial Investment of Newport Beach and Tryperian Partners of Los Angeles under the name Costco Plaza Property LLC, according to the real estate tracker vizzda.com. The expansive 1.1-million-square-foot lot, built in between 1990 and 1995, is home to 14 single-story buildings that include The Dump Furniture Outlet, Mega Furniture, a plasma services business and several restaurants. The sale represented a square-foot price of $115.24. Both buyers are private real estate investment firms. Tryperion provides investment services to foundations, family offices and high net worth investors and says it “The firm executes value-add strategies through

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picked up a customer base like that, Mohr said, “we’ve attracted investors who see our vision and want to help us grow.” But Mohr and Gocke aren’t resting on their software laurels and already are working on other applications. “We’re already seeing other use cases develop organically – boards of directors, industry associations, higher education classes and cohorts, faith based organizations – are all turning to the anthym platform and experience to cultivate deeper connections among their members,” he said, adding he can even see it spawning a “Real You LinkedIn.” “Whereas LinkedIn became the place to highlight what you’ve done and what you do, anthym could become the place to highlight who you really are and what inspires you to do what you do,” he said. Kristen Gocke said Crumb had its origins in a soccer club.

direct and joint venture investments, primarily in existing assets located in inefficiently-priced Western and Midwestern U.S. markets.” Citivest is a 30-year-old company that “has acquired, developed, managed and sold hundreds of commercial and residential assets, primarily located in the South-

“Our four kids have been involved in club soccer for nearly 10 years and the amount of team fundraising activities almost became a full-time job for us,” she explained. “It got to the point that if we had to set up and run another garage sale, car wash, or reward card drive, we were going to lose our minds,” Kristen said. “Plus, parents are busier than ever these days, so the time and hassle of physical fundraising was a common pain point we heard from other parents.” She wondered if there was “a more efficient, modern way to fundraise – one that was simple for team managers to use, ‘setit-and-forget it’ for supporters, and gave back precious time to parents.” Suddenly, an idea hit her when was asked at a supermarket if she wanted to round-up her tab with the balance going to charity. “What we’ve done with Crumb is democratize access to the round-up program for

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west and Pacific states,” according to its website. It created CCI, the actual co-buyer of the Costco neighboring property, during the 2008 recession. “With the dramatic change in the real estate markets nationwide starting in the 2008-10 time period, CCI was formed to

organizations that don’t have the technical resources to run such a program,” Kristen explained. “Crumb enables supporters to send their spare change from everyday purchases to creators, clubs and causes they care about. “When they buy their morning coffee, shop for groceries, or dine out, Crumb rounds up their purchases to the next dollar and donates the remainder amounts – called crumbs – to a creator, club or cause of choice. It’s that simple.” While she initially focused Crumb on helping youth sports organizations, the platform started quickly to take off “because everyone was intrigued by the round-up model and simplicity of the platform.” “The biggest challenge for us proved to be the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns,” Kristen said. “When youth sports organizations and schools shut down during the pandemic, the last thing people were thinking about was raising money

take advantage of recovering markets and distressed note sales specifically in the commercial markets,” it says on its website. “CCI is also pursuing favorable development and investment repositioning opportunities in commercial real estate. Suitable assets include income producing real estate, notes and distressed debt.” ■

for halted programs. It was very difficult on our business as a result. “To survive the pandemic, we had to evolve our business strategy and market to other types of organizations that were seeking new and innovative ways to fundraise and who hadn’t shut down.” They have expanded their base far beyond youth sports and even teamed up with three-time GRAMMY-award-winner Rob Thomas to help raise money for his pet rescue charity, SideWalk Angels. Her long-range goal likely won’t come as a surprise “We want to make charitable giving accessible to everyone,” she said. “Most people can’t write a $5,000 check to support their favorite causes and organizations, but everyone can afford to donate their spare change to those causes most special to them.” Information: anthym.life, crumbraise. com. ■

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Ways to protect yourself from heart disease BY AGNES OBLAS AFN Guest Writer

ith February near, we automatically start thinking about Valentine hearts. But, let’s take a moment to think about hearts and a discussion of COVIS infection. Heart disease is an area where knowledge has exploded dramatically in a relatively short time. Research indicates that the development of heart disease is not only related to the foods we eat and other lifestyle issues such as lack of exercise, or obesity, but also to a pervasive elevated level of inflammation that these risk factors cause. For example, cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, and elevated levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDL, or “bad” cholesterol), all can injure the inner

lining of arterial vessel walls. Once injured, a cascade of inflammatory events begins where the body walls off the injured area. Inflammation is your body’s way of protecting your tissues if there is injury or infection. In an artery, the injured area then hardens into a plaque. This plaque can rupture releasing its walled-off contents into the bloodstream triggering the formation of a blood clot. The clot travels through the circulatory system and ends up lodged in a smaller-diameter vessel thus blocking oxygen-rich blood flow to an area. This clot is now called an “embolus” and could prove fatal if it ends up in the lung, heart, or brain. The inflammatory cascade process can take years to develop or it can be sudden as in patients with COVID. With the current pandemic, about 2030% of patients hospitalized because of

COVID-19 infection show new or worsened heart problems. These heart issues can be due to direct damage from the virus alone, however, add the above-mentioned risk factors into the mix and the result is serious inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis) and the entire vascular system causing an increased risk for blood clots. Enter the immune system. A healthy immune system is necessary to counter the inflammatory cascade and mitigate negative outcomes. So, it behooves us to heed recommendations of incorporating healthier lifestyle options to help prevent cardiovascular disease in the first place and allay COVID related cardiac developments. You can support the immune system and reduce inflammation with vigorous exercise and adding omega-3 rich foods to your diet as well as adding other vitamins and minerals.

The American Heart Association encourages people without heart disease to eat a variety of (preferably oily) fish at least twice a week or include flaxseed, or canola and soybean oils or walnuts. People with heart disease should consume 1 g of omega-3 fatty acids daily as well as other heart-healthy foods. Don’t smoke and if you have high blood pressure control it with diet, exercise, and medication (if needed). If you are overweight or obese, losing weight should also reduce inflammation. The bottom line is physically fit people tend to have less inflammation of the heart and cardiovascular system and hopefully less cardiovascular involvement when Covid infection is thrown into the picture. As always, check with your health care provider prior to making any of these changes to be confident that they are appropriate for you. ■

chief medical officer of Comprehensive Integrated Care, which has offices in Mesa, Tempe, Phoenix and Gilbert. “And while in many cases it’s DR. JOEL RAINWATER BPH, the same symptoms can be an indication of more serious conditions, like prostate

cancer, that’s why it’s important to be seen by a doctor.” One way to measure the impact of BPH is to take the International Prostate Symptom Score (I-PSS) which is used to help measure the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms. First-line therapy starts with medication. Unfortunately, not all men find relief from this alone. At that point, surgery may be recommended. However, traditional surgery comes with a list of side effects and complications. One breakthrough for treating BPH is Prostate Artery Embolism. “Embolization reduces the blood flow in a targeted area, which causes the target, in this case

the prostate, to shrink,” Rainwater said.” It has been used for years to treat other conditions and has made a significant impact on treating this condition.” PAE is a minimally invasive procedure and one of its big benefits is that it is not known to create complications like impotence or incontinence comparable to conventional surgery. It’s done in an office setting and patients go home the same day. PAE can reduce the prostate up to 40%. Rainwater encourages men living with this condition to reach out and asks questions about all treatment available to them. Information: ciccenters.com ■

Breakthrough procedure addresses enlarged prostate BY REISHA ZANG AFN Guest Writer

ifty percent of all men over the age of 60 and as many as 90% in their 70s have some symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) commonly referred to as an enlarged prostate. Symptoms include difficulty urinating, a feeling of urgency, and getting up frequently at night to go to the bathroom. Fatigue and frustration set in when these symptoms progress. “These symptoms shouldn’t be ignored or written off as just part of getting older as it might not be something you have to learn to live with,” said Dr. Joel Rainwater,

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Kelly Jorn Cook’s dentistry Heel pain in children can be has 3 decades of service prevented, treated

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r. Kelly Jorn Cook, D.D.S., offers a wide range of dentistry services to suit almost any dental need. Located at 3800 W. Ray Road, Chandler, his practice includes the most recent dental technologies to make a patient’s visit safe, convenient, painless and positive. “We offer full-service dentistry, including dental implants, Invisalign, and cosmetic restorations,” Cook said. “The entire team strives to provide the highest quality personalized dental care for patients of all ages in a stress-free, fun environment. Our unique approach to dentistry is in the office atmosphere.” While providing “the highest quality of dentistry,” he said he creates an environment of more fun and less fear. Cook said he balances “being the ‘doc that rocks’ and with keeping it simple” and is continually upgrading his ability and knowledge through continuing dental

education and encourages and supports his staff to do the same. “What you see with the doc is what you get: great dentistry and a really good time,” he said. When not pracDR. KELLY JORN COOK, ticing dentistry, he is golfing with his wife or hanging out with their 12 dogs. “The health and well-being of our patients and team members continues to be our top priority,” Cook added. “We practice all COVID-19 safety protocols and are seeing patients by appointment only. Many of these safeguards have always been a part of our practice, but we have taken additional precautions to ensure your protection for your appointment.” Information: kellyjorncook.com ■

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child’s change in walking or abnormal gait due to tenderness and pain in either one or both heels is the most obvious sign of Sever’s disease. This usually occurs in the back of the heel. However, it is possible for the pain to also be felt on the sides and the bottom of the heel, close to the arch of the foot. Sever’s disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is a painful inflammation in the heel that results from a dramatic growth spurt. The inflammation occurs relating to abrupt growth when the heel bone grows at a faster rate than surrounding muscles and tendons which become overstretched and tight. Girls may experience this between ages 7-13, while boys may experience this at 10 to15 years. (Each child’s development rate is unique). Sever’s can be an acute or chronic. The following conditions may increase your child’s chances of developing Sever’s disease. • A child’s growth spurt between the ages of 7 to 15.

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• Ground and pound sports like soccer, running, dance, or gymnastics • A pronated foot, or a foot that rolls at the ankle when walking. This may cause a twisting and tightness of the Achilles tendon, which increases the pull on the heel’s growth plate. • High or flat arches, which can affect the heel’s angle within the foot. • A tight achilles tendon. • Being overweight or suffering from obesity, which may put additional pressure on the growth plate. • Limb length discrepancy - This is when one leg is longer than the other. If your child is involved in activities that include running or jumping, they may be at risk. Common activities include basketball, gymnastics, soccer, and track. Adult heel pain and children’s heel pain are not the same and are treated differently. A pediatric podiatrist is the most qualified professional to diagnose and treat children’s heel pain. Information: 30 S. Kyrene Road, Chandler, pediatricfootankle.com. ■

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Pritchette Physical Therapy goes the extra mile AFN NEWS STAFF

ince 2009, Pritchette Physical Therapy has served Ahwatukee and the surrounding Foothills area. It opened its second location in late 2020, 1331 E. Chandler Blvd. #102-103, Ahwatukee to better serve the Foothills/Club West communities. This location compliments their original location at 4730 E. Warner Rd. #5 Phoenix, AZ 85044, which serves the heart of Ahwatukee. They have consistently been rated a Best of Ahwatukee for Physical Therapy by Ahwatukee Foothills News. Pritchette Physical Therapy’s mission is to provide exceptional care that goes above and beyond expectations. They want to create an environment that is warm, welcoming, and friendly; one which provides a level of customer service that is no longer commonplace in today’s world. They want every person who steps through their doors to know that they are not just customers, they are now members of the Pritchette Physical Therapy family!

Dr. Sarah Thompson is clinical director of Pritchette Physical Therapy’s new western Ahwatukee office. (AFN File photo)

Whether you use them for physical t h e r a p y, personal training, sports perfo r m a n c e , massage, or any of the many other services they provide, they said they “will always go the extra mile to help you achieve

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“Blood brings oxygen and nutrients to your feet which they need to stay healthy,” explains Zang, “When your feet aren’t getting an adequate supply, they start sending signals.” Those signals include pain, burning, tingling, numbness, or cramping. The good news is that PAD is treatable. Specialists are able to perform an angiogram which lets them see if disease is present. This minimally invasive procedure is done through a

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Heel Pain Is On The Rise The weather has a big impact on heel pain. As the days cool down, our activity levels heat up. Going for a walk, playing a round of golf, and hiking are all possible again with the temperature below 100 degrees. But you need to pay attention to your feet. “Getting back to a normal lifestyle can be a shock to your feet, especially to your heels,” says Dr. Shah Askari of CIC Foot & Ankle. More than two million Americans suffer from plantar fasciitis, a sharp, stabbing, sometimes burning pain in the heel or arch of the foot. It’s anticipated this number will rise as people start taking advantage of better weather. It typically hurts when first getting up, may lessen after a few steps but always returns. In the past, a cortisone injection was the treatment of choice.

“Cortisone manages the pain, but it doesn’t address what’s causing the pain,” explains Askari. Now, treatment focuses on the condition, not just the symptom. “Regenerative medicine is one of the most promising ways to deal with pain, because it triggers the body to heal,” he explains. “Prolotherapy is an option that uses a natural irritant which starts the healing process.” Growth factor therapy also jump starts and maintains regeneration of new tissues. In addition, the FDA recently approved cold laser therapy for plantar fasciitis. “Laser treatment is another way to treat heel pain, because it increases circulation, which promotes healing,” says Askari. “It’s all about healing.”

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Congress must turn tide in war on cancer BY SIDNEY M. ROSEN AFN Guest Writer

his year, as we mark the 50th anniversary of the “war on cancer,” Congress has an opportunity to enact another transformational step in the fight against this deadly disease. Over the past several decades, we have seen important progress in the way we screen for and treat cancer, but there is still much work to be done to beat the number two killer in the country. It starts with catching the disease sooner. At the start of this war, President Nixon had high hopes, stating, “The time has come in America when the same kind of concentrated effort that split the atom and took man to the moon should be turned toward conquering this dread disease. Let us make a total national commitment to achieve this goal.” Half a century after Congress passed the National Cancer Act in 1971, we can look back with pride on areas of progress where cancer treatment and care has progressed by leaps and bounds. Mortality from all cancers has been reduced by 25

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The letter printed in your 1/19/2022 edition was remarkable. It’s remarkable because writer Barry Smith is completely accurate. Comparisons to Hitler’s Nazi Germany and Donald Trump’s conquest of the entire Republican Party are indeed similar. As a lifelong history reader of WW2 I realized four years ago how strange it sounded to hear Trump compare the media as “The enemy of the people”. This is exactly the term used by Hitler and Joseph Goebbels (his propaganda minister). Is it morally appropriate to compare Trump’s GOP to Hitler? No. But the many similarities outlined by Mr. Smith are historically true.

perccent since 1971, including a reduction in breast cancer deaths by 38 perccent, and lung cancer by 13 perccent. Some cancers have been effectively cured. Others have been turned into chronic, but manageable conditions. Still others now have greatly increased life expectancy compared to 50 years ago. Additionally, we have made great strides in the area of preventative education, public health campaigns, and science: smoking cessation and tests like pap smears, colonoscopies, and mammograms have saved millions of lives by catching cancer in its early stages. At the moment, there is perhaps no better offense in the war on cancer than a strong defense. Early detection helps ensure the five-year survival rate for certain cancers stays as high as 89 percent. The converse, of course, is also true. If cancer spreads throughout the body before detection, the same five-year survival rate drops precipitously to 21 percent. The problem we face now is our inability to screen for more cancer types. There are currently early screening tests for only five out of the more than 100 cancers

in existence. But that is changing. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will soon be reviewing technologies that will greatly expand our early screening abilities. Called multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests, these simple blood draws will test for more than a dozen cancers and, in a real sense, are the kind of cancer “moonshot” that we have sought for half a century. Millions of Americans could now find cancer care sooner than any previous generation in history, dramatically changing the trajectory of how we combat this awful disease. In order for that to happen, patients need to be able to access these life-saving technologies and that requires a change to current law. As it stands, once MCED tests are approved by the FDA, it could still take ten years or longer for seniors to be able to access them through Medicare. Congress acted in the past to allow access for mammograms and colonoscopies, and it has the opportunity to do so again and play an enormous role in the continuing war on cancer. The Multi-Cancer Screening Coverage

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He went on to receive several distinctions and medals during that war. In contrast, Mr. Trump did receive a deferment from military service during the Vietnam war era. There is no basis in fact of declaring both Hitler and Trump to be draft dodgers. There are indeed instances of Hitler wanting to “make Germany great again”, although the phrasing was never used in his campaigning. He was already dictator of Germany when any mention of his wish to make Germany great again was officially recorded. However, this phrase has been used since that time by several American politicians: Barry Goldwater in his 1964 campaign, Ronald Reagan’s campaign buttons stating “Let’s Make America Great Again” in 1980, and Bill Clinton in 1992. Yes, Trump made the MAGA pitch central to

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Many factual errors in comparison of Trump, Hitler

The opinion letter by Barry Smith in the Jan 19, 2022, edition of the Ahwatukee Foothills News posed several comparisons between Adolph Hitler and Donald Trump. Such comparisons can be persuasive when they are based on apples-to-apples equivalencies, but unfortunately Mr. Barry’s correlations contain several factual inaccuracies. Adolph Hitler didn’t leave Austria in 1913 to escape military conscription. On the contrary, although he was deemed physically unfit for service at that time, he remained in Germany and voluntarily enlisted in the Bavarian Army at the outbreak of World War I.

Act would update Medicare to ensure that seniors have access to MCED tests upon FDA approval. The bill is already a bipartisan success story, including support from members of the Arizona delegation: Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Representatives Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ) and David Schweikert (R-AZ). It is also supported by hundreds of cancer advocacy organizations. This is exactly the kind of legislation that members of Congress can and should come together to advance. This year, Arizona will have just shy of 40,000 new cancer cases with too many diagnosed in the later stages. Around 12,000 of our loved ones will die at the hands of this disease. We can and must do better. MCED tests can help us get there. Now is the time for Congress to define the next breakthrough phase in the war on cancer.

Sidney M. Rosen, JD, is the Founding Chairman of ICAN, International Cancer Advocacy Network, a nonprofit serving advanced cancer patients throughout the world. ■

his campaign, but specifically attributing it as having its genesis to Hitler some eighty years earlier (and after similar proclamations by other politicians on both sides of the political spectrum) seems like… a real stretch. The statement that like Hitler, Trump’s first attempt at being electing President was unsuccessful, is untrue. The fact is that, while Trump had expressed a wish to run in both 2000 and 2011, he didn’t officially run for the Presidency the first time until 2016… and of course won. The Nazis were widely thought to have been responsible for the 1933 Reichstag fire, although they blamed it on a Communistinspired dissident. The day after the fire, the Reichstag Fire Decree was issued, which nullified many of the key civil liberties of Ger-

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man citizens, including habeas corpus, inviolability of residence, secrecy of the post and telephone, freedom of expression and of the press, the right to public assembly, and the right of free association, as well as the protection of property and the home. In contrast, although it has been popular to blame President Trump for the day’s riot at the Capitol, the exact words in his speech immediately before the event were “I know that everyone here will soon be marching over to the Capitol Anytime. building to

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SaRae Kennard continuing family legacy at Desert Vista BY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

aRae Kennard knows the significance her last name brings to the Desert Vista and Ahwatukee community. She is reminded of it every time she walks into the hallway outside of the school’s gym where the Thunder Hall of Fame wall was created. A quick glance and she is easily able to find the plaque with her dad’s name, Derek Kennard Jr., as well as her uncle, Devon Kennard. She is also reminded by her teachers on a frequent basis. Especially those who have been at the school or in the community long enough to remember when her dad and uncle played for Desert Vista. “It’s really cool to represent the last name, I enjoy it a lot,” SaRae said. “Sometimes there’s pressure but, you know, it is what it is. It can be awkward sometimes because some people will say, ‘Oh, you’re a Kennard,’ or say hi because they recognize my last name and I feel bad because I don’t know who they are. But it’s pretty cool.” A sophomore on the varsity basketball team and a track runner, SaRae has set out to create her own legacy at Desert Vista. Her dad did the same when he helped lead the Thunder to the 1998 state title. He then went on to play at the University of Nevada before a stint with the Indianapolis Colts, following in the footsteps of his father and SaRae’s grandfather, Derek Kennard Sr., who played for the Cardinals (St. Louis and Phoenix), Saints and Cowboys. Nine years later Devon did the same as a defensive end, graduating from Desert Vista in 2009 before going on to star at USC and get drafted to the NFL by the New York Giants. He has since had a stop in Detroit and now plays close to home with the Arizona Cardinals. Derek said it’s an honor to see SaRae don the navy and gold like he did. He is certain she will make the same type of impact he and Devon did during their time at the school. “It’s a special thing to see her be able to

remembers. And she has that type of ability.” Both he and Sharby are proud of who SaRae has become at a young age. Not only does she excel on the basketball court but also in the classroom at Desert Vista. They’ve instilled in her the importance of maintaining a high level of Desert Vista sophomore SaRae Kennard is following in the footsteps of character both on her father, Derek Kennard Sr., and uncle, Devon Kennard, who are both in the school’s Hall of Fame for football by creating her own legacy on the and off the court, something she basketball court. (Zac BonDurant/AFN Contributor) has embraced and partake and excel at my alma mater and to valued as important on her own. Seeing her make strides in her academic play the game she enjoys playing,” Derek and athletic career inside the same hallsaid. “For me to sit back and watch her in ways her father and uncle did it is special. the same halls, the same gyms, it’s surreal “The big draw about going to DV was to be honest with you. I sit back and just the family atmosphere and legacy there,” say, ‘Dang, man, my daughter is here, she’s Sharby said. “She knows there is a lot already a sophomore.’ around her name, but she is making a “It’s a cool deal.” name for herself. She’s put in a lot of work With the Kennard name, however, and I’m super proud of her.” comes pressure at times. SaRae knew it SaRae has played a key role for Desert would happen when she enrolled at DesVista’s success this season. ert Vista as a freshman. She expected the While she averages 3.7 points per game, attention, she knew she would be held at it’s her suffocating defense and willingness times to a different standard. to share the ball that stands out the most But she’s embraced it all. when she is on the court. And it’s paid diviShe’s come into her own as a basketdends for the Lady Thunder that is made ball player. Yet, Derek and her mother, up of just one senior and led by a slew of Sharby, believe she has yet to reach her talented freshman and sophomores. full potential. Currently at 17-4 on the season, Desert “I see so much in her, but I don’t think Vista is the fourth-ranked team in the 6A she is where she needs to be or where Conference, just behind juggernauts Valshe wants to be,” Derek said. “I just want ley Vista, Hamilton and Xavier – three peher to reach the mountaintops. Whatever rennial state title contenders. Now in his goals she has for herself, I want her to exsecond year with the Thunder, head coach cel beyond belief because she can. She has all the tools, all the ability. I just want her Dave Williams still believes they have work to do if they want to compete with the likes to obtain so much more. “I want her to be the Kennard everybody of Valley Vista, which features Jenna Isaiah,

an Oregon commit and one of the top players in the country, among others. But the team’s mindset is one that wants to get better to knock off the programs in front of them for a state title. They of course know it won’t come easy no matter how much extra time on the practice court they put in. They know they must continue relying on each other like they have all season. And while they know it’ll take hard work, they’re having fun in the process. “This season has been really fun just getting to know everybody and playing with my teammates,” SaRae said. “We’ve all had a lot of fun, but we have to keep working hard.” ■

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iving with autism made Jason Cohen’s days challenging. Then Unified Sports entered his life. “Jacob has been able to meet other adults like himself and make some new friends,” said his father, Travis Cohen. “The Special Olympics also taught him about being part of a team and keeping his commitments to others.” Unified Sports, a program established through Special Olympics, puts people with intellectual disabilities and those without on teams together to promote social inclusion and mutual respect. Special Olympics defines a person with intellectual disabilities as one with “certain limitations in cognitive functioning and skills, including communication, social and self-care skills.” Unified Sports has given Jacob friendships and provided physical activity opportunities. He communicates with teammates over the phone, allowing him to make friends with people that have the same interests as him. Maria Beckman, Unified Sports coordinator for San Tan Foothills High School and Jacob’s special education teacher, encouraged Jacob’s brother, Joshua, to participate in the Unified program. They played on the same team for three years, thanks to Unified Sports. On Jacob’s senior night at San Tan Foothills, he was recognized as an athlete, a moment Travis will never forget. After high school, Jacob, 20, and his family looked for ways to continue participating in athletics. Special Olympics Arizona (SOAZ) has played a pivotal role as Jacob recently began competing with the Tri City Miners team, a year-round Unified Sports team. Unified Sports is just one of the many opportunities that allows individuals with intellectual disabilities to participate in athletics and the opportunities keep growing. In 2011, SOAZ and the Arizona Interscholastic Association, the governing body of Arizona high school sports, partnered up, allowing those with intellectual disabilities to participate in sports with their schools. SOAZ provides a variety of opportunities, allowing individuals to participate in lowor high-impact sports. Robyn Simpson, dig-

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ing on creating a database to be constantly connected with its athletes. It would allow communication for people who leave their school or move out-of-state. The effort heavily relies on volunteers. More than 20,000 dedicate time and support, ensuring athletes have the best experience at practices, games and events. SOAZ also relies on donations and fundraising, as 95% of money raised goes “directly back to programs for our athletes,” Heckerman said. This ensures that athletes do not have to worry about paying any bills for participating with the organization. Many events are resuming in person and the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) is one of those. It has raised over $600 million for Special Olympics programs, making it one of the largest fundraisers in the nation. In Arizona, the LETR has raised over one million dollars. “It’s great to be reminded of why we do what we do, and see how happy it makes our athletes,” Simpson said. “They are so happy to be back in person that any event we do, the energy is electric. We’re just so happy to be here and be with each other.”■

A year ago, progress was halted by the ital resources and operations coordinator, has for two years worked at Special Olym- COVID-19 pandemic, causing the activities pics Arizona, continuing her involvement to be participated from home. “We went to virtual programming, and from her time in high school of creating opwhile that’s good portunities to grow for some, it’s not the community. good for all,” Heck“We have virtual Unified Sports is just one said. “There programming that of the many opportunities erman is definitely a lack includes various that allows individuals with of access to techactivities includintellectual disabilities to nology, a lot of our ing yoga, bingo, Among Us game participate in athletics and the athletes don’t know to utilize techplay, Friday family opportunities keep growing how nology, or don’t fun nights where have the family we play games, support system to and others,” SimpContact Zach Alvira at son said. “We also have an esports league be able to do that. We lost a lot of contact zalvira@timespublications.com where athletes from all over the state can with our community.” and follow him on Twitter @ZachAlvira. As a result of COVID-19, SOAZ is workplay in video game tournaments.” SOAZ also provides free health screenings for athletes at competitions. Having certified clinicians come out to events allows athletes to receive care in a more Best of Ahwatukee Foothills News comfortable setting. “Taking (the doctors) out of the white coats and seeing our athletes there in Best Preschool more fun environments is so vitally important,” CEO and president of Special Best Elem or M.S. Teacher Olympics Arizona Jamie Heckerman said. Best Place to Work “Our athletes get free prescription glasses and sunglasses. They get new shoes if they NOW ENROLLING FOR 2022-23 need them, new hearing aids. They even do dental extractions on site for some of www.kyrene.org • 480-541-1000 • #Kyrene Strong our events if needed.”

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he Willcox Wine Country Partnership is traveling north to Downtown Phoenix to celebrate the Grand Canyon State’s vino with the Arizona Wine Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 29-30. The event with the party atmosphere will feature 20 Arizona wineries and more than 150 wines. “This is the biggest celebration of Arizona wine in the state,” said Rod Keeling, president of the Willcox Wine Country Partnership and owner of Keeling Schaefer Vineyards. “Two years ago, we had a record number of wine tasters attend the festival. We are excited that festivals are once again being produced and we will have a chance to share our wines with everyone. This is our biggest event of the year and it’s wonderful to be able to share the story and evolution of the Willcox, Arizona, wine industry with so many people.” Experience Arizona Wine owner Mike Barnacastle said the state has 122 wineries and more than 65 vineyards that produce 1 million bottles annually. In 2020, the festival attracted over 4,000 people, and Barnacastle said he expects to meet or succeed that this year. Tickets are $30 to $45 and include admission, 10 tasting tickets and a commemorative wine glass. The tasting tickets can be used for a 1-ounce sample at any of the participating wineries.

Whether you’re a wine expert or just someone starting to learn, you’ll find som,ething to capture your attention and your taste buds at the Arizona Wine Festival. (Special to GetOut) Additional tickets can be purchased onsite and bottles will be for sale. Winery representatives will educate Arizona Wine Festival attendees and provide samples, Barnacastle said, adding: “In many cases, this is the premier Arizona wine festival of the year and the winemakers make it a point to be here for this weekend. So, you’ll get to meet the winemakers and wine ambassadors and learn about each of the wineries’ operations, what their philosophy is for making wine and what they’re trying to do with their brands.” Barnacastle said there will be four or five food trucks, 10 to 15 artisan craft vendors and dozens of artists. Vendors will include cheesemakers, chocolatiers and artisan crafters with soaps and candles. “I’ve got somebody who takes wine bottles, smashes them, melts them and makes things out of them,” Barnacastle said. “I’ve got a guy from Double Barrel AZ who creates furniture and things out of old wine barrels.” Barnacastle has been involved in the Arizona wine industry for the last 20

years and recalls when the state had about six wineries. Arizona’s wine grapes are grown at elevations ranging from 3,500 to 5,000 feet. There are only three American viticultural areas (AVAs) in Arizona, which are designated wine-growing regions defined by a variety of factors like the proper soil, temperature and weather conditions. The largest is Willcox, where 75% of Arizona’s wine grapes are grown, Barnacastle said. Willcox’s Carlson Creek Vineyard will appear at the festival. Owner Robert Carlson said his winery was established in 2009 and is now the third-largest vineyard in Arizona at 320 acres. Carlson said the winery benefits from the festival. “It attracts a lot of attention and a lot of traffic,” Carlson explains. “We have a tasting room in Old Town Scottsdale, so we usually consider it — other than a good sales day —good marketing year-round. People who weren’t aware that we have a tasting room usually follow up and go check it out. You really can’t try everyone’s wine at the festival. You wouldn’t be

walking out afterward.” Carlson suggested tasting his Rule of Three blend and their first sweet rose. Sonoita Vineyards is the oldest commercial winery in Arizona, having opened in 1983. In the Sonoita Appellation AVA region, the vineyard will have a booth at the festival. According to Lori Reynolds, the third-generation winemaker for Sonoita Vineyards and granddaughter of the company’s founder. She is “so excited” to return to the wine festival. Cella Winery will make its wine festival debut, according to owner Micah Spencer. Founded in 2007, the winery changed ownership near the end of 2020. Cella Winery stands out because, for one reason, it’s in Kingman. “We’re at around 3,200 feet elevation and a little bit warmer,” Spencer said. “So, you know, it gets over 100 degrees in the summertime, so it’s good for growing red varietals in this area.” He suggests trying Cella Winery’s zinfandel and malbec. Whether a wine connoisseur or just trying it out, Barnacastle said there’s something for everyone. “Come out and have fun,” he said. “We have a whole world of wines to expose people to and teach people about. The wineries are excited to get back out and share what they’ve been working on. So, we have a lot of new vintages, blends and wineries that are going to be there that are excited to get to meet the residents of Phoenix.” ■

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he World’s Most Western Town is getting ready to saddle up, COVID be damned. After minimizing last year’s events, Western Week is ready to return to Scottsdale at a scale of pre-pandemic attendance numbers and events, beginning on Saturday, Jan. 29. This year, the celebration not only returns to its normal time slot between January and February but will see the return of historic events like the Parada Del Sol and free admission days to Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West. “This is a long-standing event that many people who grew up here remember but because these events are authentic and part of our history, however there’s something that’s very appealing to our visitors,” said Karen Churchard, the director of tourism and events for the City of Scottsdale. While the event now falls closer to its traditional time, long-time attendees of the week-long festivities may have noticed that this year’s events are taking place a week earlier than usual. That’s because the National Football League changed its schedule, extending playoffs deeper into January. “It’s a long-standing tradition that the event has been held anywhere between the end of January to mid-February,” Churchard said. “Six years ago, we landed on the second weekend of February as our date so that we weren’t moving it around as much. However, with the Super Bowl now being held on the second Sunday of February and the Waste Management Open falling at the same time, we had to be mindful of that.” The City also was mindful of safety with regard to the large crowds that converge on Scottsdale this time of year. “We met with our Police Department, Fire Department and public safety officers and determined that the best scenario was to move Western Week and its historic event to the first weekend of February,” Churchard said. Upon the success of events like Canal Convergence and Scottsdazzle, which both drew record crowds, Churchard expects large attendance at each of the signature

Free admission to Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West will give guests a chance to see the stunning exhibition of Edward S. Curtis’ photographs of Native American people.

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events that make up Western Week. “Canal Convergence was bigger and better this year than it was in 2019 and our Scottsdazzle tree lighting sing along event saw record crowds so we anticipate that we will have strong crowds at all of these events,” she said. The date is not the only change for this year. Due to the current construction at the Civic Center, the famed Arizona Indian Festival will be held at the Old Town Parking Corral near First Street and Brown Avenue Feb. 5-6. Still, Arizona Indian Festival organizers hope see attendance rocket back to prepandemic numbers. “Last year we didn’t know what attendance was going to be or what the general energy was going to be from participants and attendees,” said Jeffrey Lazos-Ferns, a spokesman for the Arizona American Indian Tourism Association and producer for the Native Edible Experience. “We were pleasantly surprised.”

Lazos-Ferns also hopes the artists who display their work at the festival share in the event’s success. “With the pandemic, the majority of the 40-plus artists who showcase at the festival lost their income since they were not able to travel the circuits selling their crafts,” he said. “A lot of them were glad to be back out in public and we received continuous feedback from guests that it felt good to be back around humans.” Lazos-Fern noted that the festival offers guests an excellent opportunity to obtain collectable artwork. “A lot of our native artists, especially our higher tired ones that are collectible have a following where people collect their stuff,” “This allows local collectors to see their new work.” The Indian Festival will also feature a special and exclusive event hosted at the Museum of the West on Feb. 5 titled the Native Edible Experience, where up to 150 guests will have the opportunity to taste native cuisine and beverages.

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“The Native Edible Experience is a contemporary piece where we work with native chefs from Arizona tribes to curate four chefs working with ancestral food ingredients to create contemporary dishes,” said Lazos-Fern. “This offers a very contemporary and native feel in a museum setting to complement the traditional stuff going on at the Arizona Indian Festival.” The American Indian Festival and Native Edible Experience are just a small sampling of the festivities for guests to enjoy during western week. “The Old Town Rodeo Museum is a cute little venue that has some wonderful artifacts that support the rodeo dating back to the 1950s,” Churchard said. Puzzle Rides has also conjured up an interactive tour around the city, the Gold Palette Artwalk and the Farmers Market is also expected to generate a buzz around Old Town. “It’s a lot of really great activities going on throughout OldTown that we promote along with our signature events,” Churchard said. While the events are set to see large audiences, there has been an added onus on safety as the pandemic continues to surge. “Almost all of the events are fully outdoors or partially indoors so it’s fair to say that it›s safe for people to come out as long as they adhere to the guidance of the CDC,” Churchard said. Additionally, the Arizona Indian Festival will feature safety protocols like social distancing markers, sanitizers, masks on hand and handled items will be cleaned after each use. With these safety measures in place, Lazos-Fern hopes that the week reminds guests of Scottsdale’s history. “What intrigues me and excites me every year is the educational component,” Lazos-Fern said. “A lot of people that aren’t familiar with the history of this great state do not realize it is these Western Week style events that bring the historical and entertaining pieces.” He also hopes this serves as a way for the community to regroup. “I hope that everyone is safe and has a great experience,” Lazos-Fern said. “I also hope that we can celebrate each other as a community.” Info: scottsdalewesternweek.com ■

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480-659-1400 Licensed & Insured Cleaning Services

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

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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

We’ll provide you a daily delivery list

A Reliable Vehicle

Weekly pay can be up to $400 per week depending on the size of your route

Pick up your newspapers from our local distribution center

A Valid Arizona Driver’s License

Direct payment deposit into bank account

Go at your own pace, as long as papers are delivered by our established deadlines

Valid Auto Insurance

Flexibility, as most routes have a wide allotted time frame for delivery

APPLY NOW Scan the QR code with your smartphone Visit htp://deliveryopportunities.gannett.com

or call 602-444-4243

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Carpet Cleaning

Contractors

HIRING?

Garage/Doors GARAGE DOOR SERVICE East Valley/ Ahwatukee

Broken Springs Replaced Nights/Weekends Bonded/Insured 480-251-8610

Not a licensed contractor

People are looking at the Classifieds Every day! Email Your Job Post to: class@times publications.com or Call

480-898-6465

Glass/Mirror

GLASS, MIRRORS, SHOWER DOORS

HONESTY • INTEGRITY • QUALITY

• Serving Arizona Since 2005 •

Concrete & Masonry

CONCRETE MASONRY Block Walls • Concrete • Pavers BBQ & Fireplaces • Stucco Cool Deck • Imitation Flagstone

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

ALL RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL Call Jim Endres 480.282.7932 Over 28 Years Experience • ROC #246019 Bonded/Insured

Small Jobs Welcome!

Block Fence * Gates

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

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

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THE HANDYMAN THAT HANDLES SMALL JOBS THAT OTHERS DECLINE

Handyman

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Jaden Sydney Associates.com

Ahwatukee Resident, References Available, Insured

*Not A Licensed Contractor

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

AND so much more! Ahwatukee Resident Marks the Spot for ALL Your Handyman Needs!

Painting • Flooring • Electrical 480.335.4180 Plumbing • Drywall • Carpentry Not a licensed contractor. Decks • Tile • More!

Call Garcia Cell 602-921-7900 Free Estimates

Not a licensed contractor

REMODEL CONTRACTOR

Handyman

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

Electrical Services

Home Improvement

Residential Electrician

Marks the Spot for ALL Your Handyman Needs! Marks the Spot for ALL•Your Handyman Needs! ✔ Painting Painting Flooring • Electrical “No Job Too ✔Small Flooring Painting • Flooring • Electrical Plumbing • Drywall • Carpentry Man!” Plumbing • Drywall • Carpentry ✔ Electrical Decks • Tile • More! Quality Work Since 1999 Decks •Affo Tile • More! rdable, ✔ Plumbing 2010, 2011 2012, 2013, 2014 Call Bruce at 602.670.7038 ✔ Drywall Ahwatukee Resident/ References/ Insured/ Not a Licensed Contractor “No Job ✔ Carpentry Too Small Marks the Spot for“No Job Too ALL Your Handyman Needs! ✔ Decks Painting • Flooring • Electrical Small Man!” “No Job Too Man!” ✔ Tile Plumbing • Drywall • Carpentry

Small Man!” Decks • Tile • More! ✔ Kitchens 9 199 ce Sin rk Wo y ordable, Qualit Aff ✔ Bathrooms BSMALLMAN@Q.COM 2010, 2011 9 199 Call Sean Haley 602-574-3354 ce Sin rk 2012, “No 2013, Job Too Affordable, Quality Wo And More! 2010, 2011 ROC#277978 • Licensed/Bonded/Insured Small Man!” Call Bruce at 602.670.7038 2014

Call Bruce at 602.670.7038 References/ Insured/ NotResident a Licensed Contractor Ahwatukee / References Call Ahwatukee BruceResident/ at 602.670.7038

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

C. READ & SON ELECTRIC

Ahwatukee Resident/ References/ Insured/ Not a Licensed Contractor

LLC

Ahwatukee Resident

 Electric Car Chargers for ALL your  Fans electrical needs  Lighting 41 years  Troubleshooting  And much more experience 2008 through 2019

ROC #158440 Bond/Insured

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480-940-6400

2010, 2011 2012, 2013, 2014

• Drywall Repair • Bathroom Remodeling • Home Renovations

• Electrical Repair • Plumbing Repair • Dry rot and termite damage repair

GENERAL CONTRACTOR / HANDYMAN SERVICES SERVING THE ENTIRE VALLEY

All Estimates are Free • Call:

520.508.1420

www.husbands2go.com

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

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

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

Home Improvement

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

No Job Too Small! Senior Discounts!

David Hernandez (602) 802 3600

NOT A LICENSED CONTRACTOR

daveshomerepair@yahoo.com • Se Habla Español

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Insurance Best Auto & Home Insurance Brokers Rates in AZ. One Agency with 20+ companies Like Progressive, Safeco and more, that will shop Instantly & Save you money. Call/Text Ed Caceres 480-717-7277 www.TheFreedomInsurance.com Ed@TheFreedomInsurance.com

Home Improvement

Shadetree Dreams Remodeling

Irrigation

• Sprinkler/Drip Repairs • New Installs Poly/PVC • Same Day Service

NTY

5-YEAR WARRA

480.654.5600 azirrigation.com Cutting Edge LLC • ROC 281671

Landscape Design/Installation

Landscape/Maintenance

Irrigation Systems & Outdoor Lighting Fountain Repair alls C - Caring Repairs & Instuse. D - Dedicated for long term S - Service No Yard .

LANDSCAPING

Maintenance

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

480-580-4419

david@swo-of-artworks.com www.swo-of-artworks.com

Arizona Specialty Landscape

New & Re-Do Design and Installation

Sprinkler & Drip Systems Repairs • Modifications • Installs

Serving the Valley for over 28 years

The Possibilities are Endless

Custom Design and Renovation turning old to new Specializing in: • Drywall/Texturing | Painting • Roof repair and installation

Custom Built-ins, BBQs, Firepits, Fireplaces, Water Features, Re-Designing Pools, Masonry, Lighting, Tile, Flagstone, Pavers, Culture Stone & Travertine, Synthetic Turf, Sprinkler/Drip, Irrigation Systems, Clean ups & Hauling

Call for a FREE Consultation and Estimate!

To learn more about us, view our photo gallery at: ShadeTreeLandscapes.com

ROC# 225923 Licensed, Bonded & Insured

MD’S LANDSCAPING Drip Systems Installed, Valves/Timer Repairs

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

• 20+ Years Experience • 6 Year Warranty

480.345.1800

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ROC# 186443 • BONDED

Call/Text 480.695-3639 SPRINKLER DOCTOR Repairs - Installs - Modifications Timers/Valves/Sprinklers DRIP-PVC-COPPER Backflows & Regulators

480-730-1074

Landscape Design/Installation

JOSE’S LANDSCAPING

Specializing in Artificial • Front Yards Grass

• Synthetic Turf for your Home

• Back Yards • Golfing Greens

Call Today For A Quote

480-690-0081 Not a licensed contractor.

LANDSCAPE LIGHTING

Bonded/Insured/Licensed • ROC #225923

25 years Experience & Insured Not a licensed contractor.

Landscape/Maintenance WANT A GREEN LAWN?

ROC 304267 • Licensed & Bonded

Referred out of Ewing Irrigation Not a licensed contractor.

WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED!

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480-730-1074 Irrigation

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Complete Lawn Service & Weed Control Starting @ $60/Month!

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• One Month Free Service

FREE FERTILIZER & SOIL AMENDMENT TREATMENT WITH CORE AERATION FERTILIZATION • SOIL AMENDMENTS • SOIL TESTING ROC 282663 * BONDED * INSURED YOUR LAWN EXPERT SINCE 1995

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

kjelandscape.com • ROC#281191

480-586-8445

Meetings/Events? Get Free notices in the Classifieds! Submit to ecota@timespublications.com

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Landscape/Maintenance

High Quality Results TRIM TREES ALL TYPES GRAVEL - PAVERS SPRINKLER SYSTEMS Complete Clean Ups

Jose Martinez Not a licensed contractor.

602.515.2767

RAMON LANDSCAPING SERVICES 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

Painting 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

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

CALL US TODAY!

Interior & Exterior Residential/Commercial Free Estimates Drywall Repairs Senior Discounts References Available

Lic/Bond/Ins ROC# 270450

www.irsaz.com

ROC# 256752

★ Interior/Exterior Painting ★ Drywall Repair & Installation ★ Popcorn Ceiling Removal

(602) 502-1655 SUN TECH

We Are State Licensed and Reliable!

Free Estimates • Senior Discounts

480-338-4011

ROC#309706

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★ Small Job Specialist

• High Quality Materials & Workmanship • Customer Satisfaction Free Est imates • Countless References • Carpentry Services Now Available

602.625.0599 ROC #155380 Family Owned • Free Estimates

Affinity Plumbing LLC 480-487-5541 affinityplumber@gmail.com

Anything Plumbing Same Day Service

Proudly Serving Ahwatukee for 15 Years! Family Owned & Operated Residential & Commercial Painting • Interior & Exterior • Professional Cabinet Reﬁnishing • Epoxy Floors & Concrete Coatings • In-Home Color Consultations “Professional, Punctual & Clean”

Veteran Owned

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We Beat Competitors Prices & Quality Free Estimates! Home of the 10-Year Warranty!

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Family Owned & Operated

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Dunn Edwards Quality Paint Small Stucco/Drywall Repairs

★ Epoxy Floors

License #ROC 298736

Voted #1

Interior/Exterior Painting 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

AHWATUKEE SPECIAL

★ Elastomaric Roof Coating

Scott Mewborn, Owner 480-818-1789

PAINTING

Painting

HOME IMPROVEMENT & PAINTING

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

“We get your house looking top notch!”

— Call Jason —

East Valley PAINTERS

480.721.4146

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

ConklinPainting.com

Serving Ahwatukee Since 1987 Interior / Exterior

Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Free Estimate & Color Consultation

480-888-5895

PAINTING

INC.

Irrigation Repair Services Inc.

CONKLIN PAINTING

Plumbing

Now Accepting all major credit cards

www.ACPpaintingllc.com Licensed - Bonded - Insured ROC 290242

FREE ESTIMATES • CALL TODAY!

(480) 785-6323

Water Heaters

24/7

Inside & Out Leaks

Bonded

Toilets

Insured

Faucets

Estimates Availabler

Disposals

$35 off

Any Service

Not a licensed contractor

PLUMBERS CHARGE TOO MUCH! FREE Service Calls + FREE Estimates Water Heaters Installed - $999 Unclog Drains - $49

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All Water Purification Systems Voted #1 Plumber 3 Years In A Row OVER 1,000 5-STAR REVIEWS

Bonded/Insured • ROC #223709

480-405-7099

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Pool Service / Repair

Rooﬁng Watch for Garage Sales in Classifieds!

MARK’S POOL SERVICE Owner Operated - 20 Years

$25 OFF

Play Pools start at

$85/month

Filter Cleaning!

Mark

602-546-POOL 7 6 6 5

602-799-0147

www.barefootpoolman.com

CPO#85-185793

Juan Hernandez

Pavers • Concrete • Water Features • Sprinkler Repair

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

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FALL SPECIAL! $500 OFF COMPLETE REMODEL! 25 Years Experience • Dependable & Reliable

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THE MOST READ PAPER in Ahwatukee!

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You will find them easy with their yellow background.

with chemicals

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Plumbing

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Rooﬁng

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Licensed, Bonded, Insured

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Family Operated by 3 Generations of Roofers! We have a “Spencer” on every job

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ANSWERS - Across: 2. Vixen, 3. Cat, 4.Brush Down: 1. Omnivore, 3. Cubs BONUS: Den

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Arizona’s Resort-Style Home Builder MASTER PLANNED CELEBRATED COMMUNITIES BY BLANDFORD HOMES

Award-winning Arizona builder for over 40 years. F BELL RD.

56TH ST.

Blandford Homes specializes in building master planned environments with a variety of amenities, parks, and charm. You’ll find the perfect community to fit your lifestyle. A STRATFORD NOW SELLING B C D E F G H

A Dramatic New Gated Community in Gilbert Vintage Collection • From the high $500’s • 480-895-2800 Craftsman Collection • From the low $700’s • 480-988-2400 PALMA BRISA – In Ahwatukee Foothills NOW SELLING A Dramatic New Gated Community Vintage Collection • From the mid $600’s • 480-641-1800 Craftsman Collection • From the high $700’s • 480-641-1800 BELMONT AT SOMERSET – Prime Gilbert Location CLOSEOUT Luxury estate homes and timeless architecture • From the low $1,000,000’s • 480-895-6300 MONTELUNA – Brand New Gated Community in the Foothills of Northeast Mesa NOW SELLING B McKellips Rd just east of the Red Mountain 202 Fwy • From the high $600’s RESERVE AT RED ROCK – New Upscale Resort Community in the Foothills of Northeast Mesa COMING IN 2022 Stunning views of Red Mountain • From the $600’s TALINN AT DESERT RIDGE – SALES BEGIN EARLY IN 2022 Spectacular location at Desert Ridge ESTATES AT MANDARIN GROVE – In the Citrus Groves of NE Mesa CLOSEOUT 11 luxury single-level estate homes with 3- to 6-car garages plus optional RV garages and carriage houses • From the mid $1,000,000’s • 480-750-3000 ESTATES AT HERMOSA RANCH – In the Citrus Groves of NE Mesa CLOSEOUT 12 single-level homes on extra large homesites with 5- to 6-car garages plus optional RV garages and carriage houses • From the mid $1,000,000’s • 480-750-3000

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40% OFF 16pt tune up plus outdoor coil cleaning Reg. $109

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