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Despite Ducey directive, TU and Kyrene get their $8M BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

total $8 million that Kyrene and Tempe Union High School districts were not supposed to get because they defied Gov. Doug Ducey by requiring face masks is sitting securely in their bank account after all. But exactly how that came to be remains a mystery. Ducey last August announced he was withholding a total $163

million in federal pandemic relief funds from school districts that required masks at the beginning of the current school year. That money was supposed to split among school districts and charter schools that had received less than $1,800 per student under prior COVID relief programs. The total included $5.2 million Kyrene was slated to receive and $2.8 million Tempe Union was expecting from a pot of money the state got through the American

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Rescue Plan to boost per-pupil funding. Ducey decreed that the dollars would be available to district and charter schools “following all state laws’’ as of Aug. 27 and contended that schools which required students and staff to wear masks are not in compliance. At the same time, the governor announced that he would use another $10 million from the millions Arizona received under ARP to reimburse certain parents for

up to $7,000 if they wanted to pull their kids out of a school where masks were required. That $7,000 could be used for everything from online tutoring and child care to tuition to attend private and parochial schools as long as the family’s household income fell below 350% of the federal poverty level – about $92,750 a year for a family of four. It is not known how many par-

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While Desert Foothills Park’s two tennis courts are scheduled to be converted for dual use as pickleball courts as a result of a months-long campaign by two neighbors, the overall condition and future of the park also has come into view. The park was never finished and there is no plan in the city’s five-year Capital Improvement Program to finish the job. Large pieces of the land, seen near the top and the right of this drone photograph, illustrate an unrealized potential for a park that serves hundreds of residents. For the story, see page 3. (Tom Sanfilippo/Inside Out Aerial)

he first public step in the Canyon Reserve developers’ effort to get the city approvals they need to begin building the mammoth Canyon Reserve community on the former State Trust Land parcel in Ahwatukee has turned out to be a stumble. Though Reserve 100 LLC/Blandford Homes was scheduled to go before the Ahwatukee Foothills Village Planning Committee next Monday, the virtual hearing was abruptly canceled last week by the city Planning and Development Department. The committee was scheduled to hear a

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Pickleball court campaign reflects a bigger issue BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

lowly but surely, Ahwatukee residents Jill Ostendorp and Carrie McNeish are getting face time with Phoenix City Council members individually to press their case for eight pickleball courts at Desert Foothills Park. They were scheduled to meet two days ago with city Councilman Sal DiCiccio, after AFN’s deadline, and last week met with council members Betty Guardado, who chairs a subcommittee that includes city parks and recreation facilities, and Carlos Garcia. Previously they had a Zoom meeting with Councilwoman Debra Stark. The two women’s effort, which began last June, has so far yielded a small victory: the preliminary 202223 General Fund city budget now includes $21,000 to convert the two existing tennis courts for dual use for pickleball. One tennis court can accommodate two for pickleball. City Council was scheduled yesterday to vote on that $1.8 billion General Fund budget, part of a total $5.6 billion spending plan that includes a variety of enterprise and special revenue funds for operations such as Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and water services. The two women’s effort also include more than just pickleball courts, which they say would help give more Ahwatukee players of the wildly popular sport a chance to play closer to their homes. They also note that the 18-court Pecos Park pickleball complex gets booked up fast – many times by people who don’t live in Phoenix. Their campaign also involves the entire Desert Foothills Park, the closest neighborhood recreation venue for some 1,500 Ahwatukee households. Even a brief visit suggests that the park – which hosted the Ahwatukee Festival of Lights post-Thanksgiving Kick-Off Party in years past – has seen better days. Ostendorp and McNeish said they are grateful that the city listened not just to them but to 79 citizens who called into council budget hearings last month to voice their support for their campaign. No single issue in the budget got more calls. But they view that victory as only the first step in the larger issue of completing the work on Desert Foothills Park, which bears many signs of a job left undone and other signs of repairs left undone or cheaply made. Entering the park, visitors are greeted by a large expanse of untamed desert covered by brush that at best is suitable for walk but little else. To the back of the park, a flatter expanse of land beyond the tennis courts that McNeish and Ostendorp say would provide a perfect location for the eight courts, is home to two overflowing dumpsters. The two courts that are to be converted for dual use

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hwatukee voters will get a chance at 6 p.m. tonight, May 18, to see some of the men and women seeking to represent them in the state Legislature the next two years when the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission holds its only debate for Legislative District 12 primary candidates before the Aug. 2 election. The debate can be viewed at azcleanelections.gov/arizona-elections/debate-in-

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“So why do 1,500 homes get one measly green space?” she wondered. While they are elated and grateful to the city about the conversion of the courts to dual use, Ostendorp and McNeish don’t know the extent of that project. It’s unclear, for example, whether it will get a new fence or if players will have to chase balls that roll beneath it. They told Parks and Recreation Department officials that Ahwatukee resident Steve Manolis, a pickleball expert, was willing to work with them to ensure that the conversion was accomplished correctly and with all the improvements they

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for tennis and pickleball are surrounded by a time-worn fence with large holes covered by makeshift wire “patches.” The bottom of the fence is frayed and bent so that errant tennis balls or pickleballs easily roll

listed. But department spokesman Adam Waltz told AFN: “The Parks Department will follow our typical project management protocols with this project being facilitated by Parks and Recreation staff. “Moving forward, the City will be working with the contracting company to resurface and mark the courts, which is standard protocol.” City officials also have turned a deaf hear to pleas from Ostendorp, McNeish and other neighbors to spend some of the more than $460,000 in development impact fees to turn the park into a more fully realized venue – one that might include a dog park and other amenities. More impact fee money – $1,200 per new home – will be coming in a few years as Blandford Homes’ Canyon Reserve development takes shape not that far from the park. For now, however, no plans are on the city’s books to do anything with Desert Foothills Park beyond the $21,000 worth of work that was added to the city budget after 11 months McNeish and Ostendorp have spent writing letters makSituated on another large section of unused land in Desert Foothills Park are two dumpsters ing calls, visiting council for garbage that otherwise would have been strewn across the area. (David Minton/AFN Staff members and circulating petitions. ■ Photographer)

out from the court area. Door-less bathroom stalls have walls that don’t appear to have been painted for years, with plaster covering parts of them. Ostendorp pulled out an ad from a recent edition of AFN that touted several new communities farther east. One had three green spaces for 220 homes, another seven green spaces for 195 homes, still another five green spaces for 90 homes while another offered three green spaces for 106 homes.

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formal presentation on the developers’ request for a General Plan Amendment to reclassify Chandler Boulevard from 19th Avenue to 27th Avenue, along Canyon Reserve’s northern and western boundaries. Specifically, the street classification map amendment will remove S. Chandler Boulevard and reduce that section from a collector to a local roadway. Additionally, modifications to W. Chandler Boulevard are being requested to reduce the roadway classification and right-of-way from an arterial to a collector roadway. The reclassification basically would keep both Chandler Boulevard segments as they are and the developer would not be required to pay for either stretch’s widening. “The reason the GPA is not scheduled for May is because the Street Transportation Department is still analyzing the request and has not provided any recommendation,” Planning Department spokeswoman Angie Holdsworth told AFN. “As a result, we would not be comfortable providing any hearing dates.” City transportation department officials had no immediate comment. During an informal presentation at the VPC’s April meeting, the developer’s zoning consultant, Alan Beaudoin of Norris Design, gave the panel an overview of the timetable for city approvals set out by Reserve 100, a Blandford Homes subsidiary, for a development that will include 1,050 mostly single-story houses, 150 build-torent townhouses and 329 apartments. That timetable envisioned a planning committee recommendation May 23 and a hearing before the city Planning Commission June 2 that would lead to a recommendation to City Council before its last pre-summer-recess meeting July 1. Since the VPC meets only once a month and is not scheduled to meet next month until June 20, City Council likely won’t get the Planning Commission recommendation until late August at the earliest. The impact of the delay on the developers’ plans to begin construction late this year or early next and begin selling homes in 2024 is unknown. But it won’t stop the development, since the land was zoned more than 20 years ago for homes. A traffic analysis performed for the developers by Kimley-Horn and Associates projects Canyon Reserve will generate 13,704 vehicle trips a day with roughly

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dler Boulevard’s classification to a local street “will not impact the roadway’s capacity to operate sufficiently and will better suit the limited trips that this roadway incurs.” It also said that W. Chandler Boulevard can be kept as-is because “the roadway will still provide expected service capacity without overThe major artery through the 373-acre Canyon Reserve development in building.” “With the reAhwatukee is an extended Liberty Lane, seen here with numbers repreplacement of senting main intersections. (City of Phoenix) Pecos Road with 1,100 during the morning and evening the Loop 202 freeway, and no provided access, there is no need for S. Chandler rush hours. It also determined that: both West and Boulevard to continue south of the future South Chandler Boulevard don’t need Canyon Preserve entrance or remain claswidening; a signal will not be needed at sified as collector roadway,” it continues. “The proposed modifications to the the planned Liberty Lane-South Chandler roadway classifications will be sufficient Boulevard intersection once Liberty Lane for planned development and match the is extended across the development; and character of this Ahwatukee Foothills Viltraffic at 17th Avenue and Liberty Lane lage neighborhood,” Norris Design states, will experience rush-hour delays and adding “ the proposed roadway sections likely will eventually need a signal after will meet traffic demand and anticipated build-out. capacity.” In new documents related to the devel“Maximizing the efficiency of roadways opment obtained last week by AFN under is beneficial economically for the City of a state records law request, Norris Design Phoenix,” the application continues, stattold city planners that reducing S. Chaning “reducing the size of roadways lessens the burdens of infrast ruct u re and maintenance costs.” It also says reclassifying the two boulevard s t re tc h e s “will not The 373-acre Canyon Reserve development in Ahwatukee will bring 1,050 mostdetract ly single-story houses, 150 build-to-rent townhouses and 329 apartments to from the Ahwatukee on what had been State Trust Land. (City of Phoenix) walkable

and bikeable nature of these roadways but instead enhance them. “Six-foot bike lanes will be provided on both sides of W. Chandler Boulevard, with the bike lane on the south side of the roadway being placed behind back of mountable curb for added bicyclist safety. Additionally, a seven-foot detached sidewalk will be provided along the southern edge of W. Chandler Boulevard, as well as crosswalk striping and pedestrian warning signs at 19th Avenue and W. Chandler Boulevard. S. Chandler Boulevard will incorporate a five-foot detached sidewalk along the east side of the roadway.” It also said that besides being less harmful to the environment, keeping the boulevard at its present width “will enhance the active lifestyle and Sonoran desert character of the area.” The General Plan Amendment application does not discuss Liberty Lane, which would be extended through Canyon Reserve as the development’s main artery to South Chandler Boulevard. Kimley-Horn also said that based on its analysis of traffic at Chandler Boulevard/ Shaughnessey Road and 17th Avenue at Chandler Boulevard, Liberty Lane and the freeway “all existing study intersections are anticipated to operate at a satisfactory (level of service) by buildout of the development with the exception of 17th Avenue and Liberty Lane. “The intersection of 17th Avenue and Liberty Lane is expected to experience delays for eastbound left turns during the PM peak hour and westbound left turns during both peak hours,” it said. “A large reason for this delay is anticipated from the large number of northbound left-turning vehicles at the intersection, which decreases the number of available gaps for minor street left turns.” It recommends restriping that intersection for “exclusive left turn lanes for all approaches” but notes: “It is not expected that a signal will be warranted at this intersection. This intersection is anticipated to operate with acceptable delays as an unsignalized intersection by buildout of the development and is therefore recommended to be unsignalized.” However, it adds, “It is recommended that vehicular volumes be monitored and evaluated as surrounding development occurs in order to determine the appropriate time for the addition of signal control at this location.” ■

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ing done or if the positivity rate decreased that year. The CDC report showed that congenital syphilis – a sexually transmitted disease that an infected pregnant woman passes on to her fetus – rose from 20.1 cases per 100,000 live births in 2016 to 151.2 cases in 2020. That trailed only New Mexico, which had a rate of 182.9 cases per 100,000 live births in 2020. Arizona’s rise far outstripped the rise in congenital syphilis cases nationally, which increased about 3.5 times from 16.1 cases per 100,000 live births in 2016 to 57.3 in 2020. That was true for STDs generally. While both Arizona and the U.S. saw increases in syphilis and gonorrhea cases, Arizona’s rates for both diseases rose faster and higher. Only chlamydia fell between 2019 and 2020. Although Arizona fell slightly faster than the U.S., its chlamydia rate of 512.3 cases per 100,000 residents was well over the national rate of 481.3. In raw numbers, congenital syphilis had the fewest infections, measuring in the dozens in Arizona compared to the thousands of cases for gonorrhea and tens of • Major changes in sleeping or eating habits • Feeling depressed, sad or hopeless for two weeks or longer • Extreme mood swings • Isolating themselves or withdrawing from friends, school or social activities • Talking or writing about death, wanting to die or feelings of falling apart “If you notice any of these signs, don’t be afraid to ask your teen if they have had thoughts about suicide,” Koontz said. “Research shows asking the question won’t plant ideas in a child’s head and it may give your child the opportunity to share their struggles.”

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State unprepared for Alzheimer’s surge, experts say BY ALEXIA STANBRIDGE Cronkite News

rizona is in the midst of a surge in Alzheimer’s patients that is rising at the fastest rate in the nation, a crisis that advocates fear the state is not prepared to cope with. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that cases in Arizona will increase from 150,000 in 2020 to 200,000 by 2025, a 33% increase that would be the fastest in the nation over that five-year period. But advocates say there are not enough resources to handle the cases the state has now, much less the extra 50,000 that could be coming. “We have a caregiver shortage, we have a nurses shortage, we have a doctor shortage, and we have a 33% increase in Alzheimer’s diagnosis,” said Pam Ostrowski, the founder of Alzheimer’s Family Consulting. “We have a crisis coming.” That was echoed by Kinsey McManus, program director for the Desert Southwest Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, who said the state needs to prepare now for a “public health crisis” that will only become more pressing. “We are certainly not in a good place with the amount of growth that we expect, and therefore need to prepare for and accommodate,” McManus said. Arizona is just the leading edge of a national surge, with all but three states expected to see double-digit percentage increases in their Alzheimer’s cases from 2020 to 2025, according to the association’s report. The increase comes even though advances in treatment of risk factors, like hypertension, have led to reductions in the number of Alzheimer’s cases per 100,000 people in recent decades. That’s for the simple reason that the number of people reaching prime Alzheimer’s age is booming. “Throughout the U.S., people are aging, the baby boomer generation is turning 75, and so the age-related changes or increase in Alzheimer’s disease are reflected in that,” said Dr. Pallavi Joshi, a geriatric psychiatrist at the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute. The “silver tsunami” of baby boomers is a particular problem in Arizona, where the population includes many retirees. “We are really transitioning to become a retirement state in the same way that California and Florida are,” McManus said.

Statistics paint a stark picture of the future of Alzheimer’s disease in Arizona, according to data compiled by the Alzheimer’s Association as part of its Alzheimer’s Impact Movement.

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Joshi said the state needs to “face the 27% increase in personal care or home fact that we may not have enough physi- health aides to keep pace with the growcians and nurses and providers to meet ing need in Arizona. that demand.” And it said that Arizona only had even if the num92 geriatricians – We have a caregiver shortage, ber of geriatricians doctors who deal could be increased we have a nurses shortage, with issues of aging more than tenfold we have a doctor shortage, by 2050, to 1,089 – in 2021, which and we have a 33% increase in doctors, that would experts said is not only be enough to enough to handle Alzheimer’s diagnosis. the current casecare for 30% of the - Pam Ostrowski, founder of load. And McManus people over age 65. Alzheimer’s Family Consulting. said many of these Along with inspecialists live in urcreased demand ban areas, which creates issues for rural comes increased costs. The report said communities. Medicaid payments for those 65 and older “Joshi said there are not currently living with Alzheimer’s or another form of enough caregivers in the pipeline to meet dementia in Arizona is likely to rise from the growing need in Arizona. The Al- $414 million in 2020 to $545 million in zheimer’s Association report calls for a 2025, part of a national increase over the

same period from $51.2 billion to $61.6 billion. That does not account for the burden on family members caring for an Alzheimer’s patient. The report estimated that 257,000 Arizonans devoted 501 million hours to caring for a family member in 2021, unpaid care worth more than $9.5 billion. In Arizona, 15.4% of caregivers reported suffering from depression. Ostrowski said the disease can be “tricky” for family members, caregivers and patients to comprehend. “The saddest part for family members is really, that they are losing the memories, the common memories with this individual,” she said. Alzheimer’s is a fatal form of dementia that typically affects older people, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. It causes memory loss, mood swings and can get to the point where a person can no longer perform daily tasks. There are few treatments but Joshi said she thinks one of the most important things to do “is to educate families and providers to recognize these early signs, know that they are not normal and seek early diagnosis.” McManus agrees that the best thing for families to do is to be prepared. “A big piece of why early detection and early diagnosis is so critically important is, it’s not just about what can we be doing now, but how do we plan for what is to be expected?” McManus said. Ostrowski agreed and said that planning for both caregiving and for finances is crucial. “Their first question should be, how do I plan for this? How do I prepare for what’s about to happen?” she said. “Because ultimately, everything that happens after that… if you have a way to reference a document that actually says, ‘Oh, when mom can’t speak anymore, it’s time for us to do this.’” And Ostrowski said that while it can be a lonely time for everyone involved, it’s important for people to remember “you’re not alone.” “There’s people out here to help and reach out,” she said. -If you are looking for help for yourself or a family member who may have Alzheimer’s, you can reach out to the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800-272-3900 or to Alzheimer’s Family Consulting’s website at alzheimersfamilyconsulting.com. ■

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Lawmakers increasing penalty for converter thefts BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

tate senators voted last week for new laws they hope will stem the theft of catalytic converters. The 28-0 vote on HB 2652 comes on a proposal by Rep. Diego Espinosa, D-Tolleson, to give police more tools to make arrests when they find someone other than a scrap metal dealer with one of the devices that helps reduce tailpipe pollution from vehicles. A similar version already has cleared the House. At the heart of the problem is that catalytic converters can be worth a lot of money, not so much for what they do as much as what’s in them. That includes quantities of expensive metals platinum, palladium and rhodium. Gases like oxides of nitrogen, a key component of air pollution, interact with those metals to essentially separate the molecules of nitrogen. Other steps also convert carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide and oxidize hydrocarbons, another source of pollution, into carbon dioxide and water. Depending on the amount – larger vehicles generally require larger converters – those rare metals can be worth up to $1,500 or more. The result has been an explosion in stolen converters, with thieves often brazenly shimmying under vehicles parked in public places and cutting them away. That leaves owners with vehicles that still run. But those cars and trucks won’t pass the biennial vehicle emission inspections required for residents of the Tucson and Phoenix area, meaning they won’t get a license renewal.

And replacements can run thousands, if they can be found. Current law already makes the sale or purchase of catalytic converters a misdemeanor unless the person is engaged in vehicle repair or selling parts. Only thing is, nothing makes possession a crime. What that means is a police officer can come across someone with a pickup bed full of the converters and have no legal remedy. And since the devices don’t have unique identification numbers, there is no easy way to trace the vehicle from which the converter was taken. That would change under the measure, with HB 2652 making simple possession of a used catalytic converter by anyone other than a scrap metal dealer a crime. Having just the nonferrous parts of any converter -- meaning those metals other than the steel that houses them -- also would become illegal. And the legislation goes a step farther, making it a crime to even offer up a used catalytic converter for sale. That is designed to combat online advertising. The measure also contains new reporting and record-keeping requirements for scrap metal dealers who buy and sell these devices. Dealers who are found in violation are subject to an initial $1,000 violation which would go up to $2,000 the second time around. And the penalty for each subsequent violation would go up an additional $2,000. The measure now needs to return to the House to consider several changes adopted by the Senate before going to the governor. ■

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alley of the Sun’s YMCA’s Outreach Program for Ahwatukee Seniors (Y OPAS for short) recently celebrated volunteers who have contributed to the welfare of our community’s aging population for nearly 21 years. Nearly 100 attendees applauded the generous service hours of those who helped local, independent seniors by driving them to appointments, spending time to visit them, running quick errands for them, or simply reaching out to make a friendly phone call. Lifetime honorees, such as George Gonzalez, Ron and Linda Thorton, and Maureen Davies, were thanked for serving since the beginning of Y OPAS, in 2001. Others at the dinner celebration received recognition for the number of miles driven, for recruiting other volunteers into the program, and more. Y OPAS was formed decades ago as a

Volunteer drivers Rob Hardin, Lee Jacobson, and Steve Diephuis received awards acknowledging their impressive provision of more than 3,000 miles each in the combined years 2020 and 2021. (Special to AFN) grassroots effort, said Executive Director Brenda Nichols. She fondly described what they do as

“Ahwatukee residents taking care of Ahwatukee residents.” Similarly, Leslie Diephuis, Y OPAS Ad-

ministrator, has described the initiative as a way we naturally give back and meet the needs of our own aging family members. In fact, some volunteers’ lives have been personally touched by the support Y OPAS offered to their own parents and have since joined as a way to extend the gift of independent living to others. So far, in 2022, Y OPAS volunteers have donated 1,500 hours of their time and driven over 11,000 miles around town for independent locals over the age of 65. It seems a wonderful accomplishment, but the reality is that the needs of Ahwatukee’s senior community now outweigh the opportunities Y OPAS clients have. There are currently 150 volunteers on the roster to serve 400 clients; a ratio that has made it an operational necessity to limit services clients can receive to two per week. This means a senior citizen without a local family member who can check in on

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Ahwatukee nonprofit aids devastated couple BY COTY DOLORES MIRANDA AFN Contributor

t was Good Friday and the yellow marshmallow peeps were nestled in the Easter baskets readied for 3-yearold Knox McFarland and his not-yet-2year-old brother Nash. Plans were in place to meet with friends at their church that Friday morning for a family fun celebration in anticipation of Easter Sunday. The McFarland boys were of the age to appreciate the baskets, hidden eggs and Sunday’s large family gathering and the young parents Kendyll and Preston, both 30, were equally excited to see their reactions. However, the discovery of a lump in their youngest son’s stomach during a

routine diaper change upended their weekend plans – and their lives. The parents had phoned their pediatrician about the lump, and readied for an 11 a.m. appointment. They were still able to attend a planned children’s gathering with friends at The Grove in Gilbert before heading to their pediatrician. “We went and our doctor felt Nash’s belly and said that he wasn’t certain what it was and that Nash needed scans,” Kendyll recalled. “So we went home as they called a couple of imaging places to try to squeeze us in before the holiday weekend, but no one had availability. Our doctor sent us to Phoenix Children’s Hospital knowing that this would be the best place for us.” This was the first visit to an emergency room for either son. “What we didn’t anticipate was a 6-1/2

hour wait in the ER as we watched countless families go in front of us before it was our turn,” recalled Kendyll. “But once we made it past the waiting room, tests and information came quickly – but bad news compiled even quicker. Two enemas, x-ray, ultrasound, IV, blood test, CT scan. Then it’s wait, wait, wait, wait for results.” “In addition, little Nash hadn’t had anything to eat or drink since our pediatrician appointment in case he needed an emergency surgery, so after 12 hours

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Kendyll McFarland confronted a mother’s worst nightmare when she learned her 18-month-old son Nash had a rare cancerous tumor on his liver. (Courtesy of the McFarland Family)

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them regularly and provide this type of friendly help must choose between getting to necessary appointments and engaging in social activities. This less-than-ideal scenario has Y OPAS seeking more compassionate, dedicated, and caring volunteers to join the team immediately. At Y OPAS, there are a variety of ways to brighten the day of a senior citizen. About 50% of the service needs are driving related. It could be that a volunteer takes the client in for a doctor’s appointment, or, it could be something as simple as dropping them off to get their hair done while on the way to running other errands. For those who might enjoy a more personal connection, phone volunteers can take a few minutes to check up on a client each week and ask how their day is going. For those who are able, there is also an opportunity to visit with a client in the

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he finally got fluids and after 24 hours he was able to eat,” added Kendyll. Making the day even more stressful was a call from her mother telling Kendyll her father was dying. “On the way to Phoenix Children’s Hospital my mom called me and let me know that my dad was passing away soon and that I needed to get to our family home immediately.” “My dad was in hospice and dying from cancer. He’d had about a five-year journey of trying to fight cancer, but the last couple of weeks he’d been declining quickly. … Preston waited with Nash and I went to tell my dad goodbye.” Test results came in an avalanche the next day – and they weren’t good. Nash was admitted to PCH’s seventh floor for oncology and blood disorders. Kendyll returned to be with Nash and her husband, yet not for long. “All of a sudden life starts to change in the matter of minutes. That evening, Saturday, my Dad died around 8:30. So about 10, I once again left Nash and Preston to be with my family until the morgue came at 2 a.m. to pick up my dad. “I went back to the hospital because we had early morning procedures scheduled for Sunday morning, Easter. We didn’t

Lifetime commitment honorees received a special thank you mug at the annual Y OPAS banquet. They included George Gonzalez, Ron and Linda Thorton, and Maureen Davies, who were thanked for serving since the beginning of Y OPAS, in 2001. (Special to AFN) comforts of their home and talk about life, play cards, enjoy a televised sport together, or help prepare a grocery list. For those with fix-it skills, they might check the client’s air filter or replace a lightbulb here and there, but Nichols em-

phasized that no volunteers are expected to do housework or chores. “Our clients want to be independent for as long as possible,” Diephuis added. “Our volunteers understand that.” Volunteers with a creative side could

though we found out later via MRI that there are actually four,” said Preston, a brand director for Bad Birdie Golf. ”Blood results indicated heptatoblastoma – a very rare cancerous tumor in the liver.” “This was not anything any human being would ever want or expect to hear,” he continued. “How could 75% of our 21-month-old son’s liver be covered in cancerous tumors? Our hearts hit the floor, tears fell uncontrollably.” And yet, Preston Knox Mcfarland, 3, snuggles with his younger brother Nash prior and Kendyll found to Easter weekend, when the 18-month-old toddler was diagnosed miracles even in the with heptatoblastoma, a very rare cancerous tumor in the liver. mundane, and it kept Nash is currently receiving chemo prior to surgery. (Courtesy of their faith strong. Kendyll McFarland “Throughout the know then that it would take several days first couple of days there are a series of tests- CT, MRI, ECO, EKG, hearing test, port to get a diagnosis.” placement. Throughout this, God is workThe diagnosis was devastating. “His CT scan showed three large tumors, ing miracles and giving us unwavering

assist with monthly event planning such as luncheons or this May’s ice cream social. Volunteers could help set up the group space at the Desert Foothills YMCA location or serve food while clients socialize. “Volunteers get to pick and choose how much or how little they participate,” said Nichols, and every bit matters dearly to the clients who benefit from the program. Retirees, college students, and stay-athome parents are sought to provide care in daytime hours during the week, but there are numerous opportunities for locals to volunteer on the weekends. “They might need a ride to church,” Diephuis offered as an example. Those who are interested in joining the Y OPAS volunteer team can do so by clicking on the “Become a Volunteer” link on the YMCA’s dedicated program page. Each must pass a basic background check and, if needed, a MVD check to ensure client safety. Learn more and apply today at valleyymca.org/opas/ ■ strength to have peace with our outcome. “At this point in the process, there was no timeline for treatment or if treatment is even an option,” said Kendyll. “During the first time Nash was put under anesthesia, one of Preston’s NAU classmates was our nurse; we saw this as God saying ‘I’m here with you’” she said. “The next day Nash was put back under and my brother’s friend was our pre-op nurse and a different family friend was our post-op nurse. Also in this procedure, the nurse was Kendall, and the doctor was Dr. Miller. My maiden name was Kendyll Miller. So, ‘Kendyll Miller’ was in the room with our little boy. Coincidence? Nope. God.” The McFarlands, who have a large extended family in the east valley including grandparents who reside in Ahwatukee, typically gather together for holidays, said Kendyll. “We were supposed to host Easter this year, and by the grace of God we still ended up hosting it - just at the hospital. At sunset on Easter our entire family: our parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts and uncles gathered on the front lawn of the hospital for a time of prayer and celebration. “We created a poster sign that hangs in

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our hospital window every time we go, reading “I am strong”. She said those words are from the Bible verse, Joshua 1:9 which reads in part: ‘Remember, have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous?” “The nurses stayed with Nash while Preston and I headed downstairs to be embraced by our family and to fill them in on what we knew. We were able to see our 3-year-old son, Knox, and it was important to us that we told him together why we are still at the hospital. “We also had Knox look around at everyone who surrounded him and let him know these were his people when Mama and Daddy can’t be home. We cried, we laughed, we prayed and we looked up at Nash standing in the window and as a family put up our muscles and yelled ‘we are strong!’” More than 20 family membersgrandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, took part in the Easter gathering outside PCH and below Nash’s seventh floor window. “This was a time for prayer, comforting, and joining together in the struggle,” he said. “We adopted the motto: I Am Strong. Nash showed us his muscles while standing on the windowsill. We flexed back,” said the dad, who at age 19 had Joshua 1:9 tattooed on his ribs. Since that Easter weekend, life has been a continual whirlwind with doctor and hospital visits. Nash had his second round of an expected six cycles of chemotherapy on May 10th. There is much ahead for the formerly active and precocious toddler, who will turn 2 in July. “It is 100% that he’ll need surgery,” admitted Kendyll. “It could be a liver reduction or a liver transplant.” As the newest ‘Armer Kid’ in the Armer Foundation for Kids, an Ahwatukee-based nonprofit helping families with children with extreme medical conditions, funds are being raised to help the family cope with the unexpected expenses. For more information on Nash McFarland and other ‘Armer Kids’ see the nonprofit’s website at ArmerFoundation.org The road ahead for Nash McFarland and his family looks rough, and yet Preston and Kendyll say holding to their faith

helps them move on. “In the early stages of this Preston and I had a choice, do we be vulnerable and let people in and share our story so we are not alone, or do we try to carry this journey alone and keep it private. “We opted into vulnerability and transparency. We are sharing our highs and lows, successes and struggles with whoever wants to join us on this journey. We are also able to share the light and love of our God who is a good God. “He doesn’t bring evil to the world. That’s our enemy who brings darkness and self-doubt, depression, pain and suffering,” continued Kendyll. “Our God fights for us and protects us during this journey. The peace and love this surrounded us during these crucial hours was incredible. “Peace and love continue to cover our family even during these valleys and what may be the most difficult time of our life.” Preston said they continue their practice of daily affirmations with their sons. “We say, ‘I am’ and they give us three responses. Knox often says ‘intelligent, courageous, loved.’ Nash has always said “I am strong.” ■

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Tickets available, volunteers needed for wine-beer gig

Tickets are now on sale and volunteers are still being sought for the Festival of Lights Committee’s Ahwatukee Beer and Wine Festival 6:30-10:30 p.m. June 17 at Foothills Golf Club, 2201 E. Clubhouse Drive, Ahwatukee. Tickets are $50 and they and information on volunteering are available at folaz.org. The admission to the Beer and Wine Festival will entitle guests to wine and beer tickets, live music and a commemorative wine glass. There will be casino-style games with a chance to enter a “split the pot challenge” and a raffle. There also will be an auction, although the number of prizes will be substantially fewer than the scores of items that had been available when the beer-wine event had been held at Rawhide Western Town and Event Center.

Ahwatukee Kiwanis lists speakers at its weekly meetings

The Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club is always looking for new members and invites interested people to attend one of their weekly meetings at 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at Biscuits restaurant, 4623 E. Elliott Road in the Safeway plaza. People also are invited to hear the speakers. Speakers who will appear and the dates are: May 26, City Council candidate Joan Greene; June 9, Kyrene Digital Academy Principal Kyle Ross; June 23, Anissa Gurrola, Janice’s Women’s Center; June 30, LD12 House candidate Jim Chastan; Aug. 11, Amanda Nosbisch, One Small Step/ Clothes Cabin.

Republican candidates appearing in Club West town halls

The Republican precinct committees of the Camelot, Club West, Thunderhill, and Reserve GOP precincts will hold a series of question-and-answer town halls “with a moderator asking questions with regard to pertinent issues our state and nation are facing.” All run from 7-9 p.m. at the Club West Community Center, 16414 S. 14th Ave., Ahwatukee. The next one today, May 18, will feature U.S. Senate candidates; June 7, Secretary of State hopefuls; June 23, gubernatorial candidates; and July 14, state senate and superintendent of schools candidates.

Ahwatukee American Legion Post 64 invites new members to join

Men and women who served in the Armed Forces are always invited to join Ahwatukee American Legion Post 64, which meets 4-5 p.m. every third Wednesday of the month at the Ahwatukee Rec Center, 5001 E. Cheyenne Drive, Ahwatukee. The post’s mission is to “enhance the well-being of America’s veterans, their families, our military and our communities by devotion to mutual helpfulness.” Information: Americanlegionpost64.com or 480-3264656.

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Parents: Eva and Eddie Jung University/intended career: ASU Fulton School of Engineering for Computer Science (undecided on career) Extracurriculars on campus: Asian Student Interactive Association, Rho Kappa, Programming Club, Science National Honor Society, National Chinese Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, associate at Marshalls

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Job training program expands to East Valley BY JOSH ORTEGA Tribune Staff Writer

elp has arrived for Mesa students lost in the real-world job market. Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates has collaborated with Grad Solutions to open up a hub for East Valley students at 2055 South Power Road in Mesa. This new community-based program will offer career and life services to help young people succeed. The program recently held its annual Graduates Career Development Conference at the Mesa Convention Center with Arizona Coyotes President & CEO Xavier Gutierrez as the

guest speaker. “It’s a very powerful program,” he said. “What we’re seeing is the future of this state, the future of this community.” Mesa Mayor John Giles said he’s committed to the program that’s finally coming to the region and lauded the opening of the group’s East Hub. “We’re very committed to this cause and very proud of the achievements of this crowd,” he said. The day’s festivities started as more than 600 students competed in 24 contests in a variety of areas including public speaking, resume building and tire changing. Students enjoyed a hearty luncheon and

awards ceremony that culminated their year-long, 21-month cycle in the program by seeing the distribution of 50 scholarships totaling more than $52,000. More than 1,000 people filled the Mesa Convention Center to celebrate the student’s completion of the program, but JAG will continue to follow-up with them for a year after to ensure they have become gainfully employed. Graciela Garcia Candia joined the program in 1982 as part of Northern Arizona University and launched it as its own nonprofit in 1990. She said the program helps identify an individual’s career passions, strengths

and skills from they meet them and help them with employment, post-secondary, trades or the military. “Not everybody is slated to go on into post-secondary education,” she said. “We hope to provide them all their options and then provide them the opportunity to visit those employers.” Candia said the organization had programs at Westwood and Mesa high schools but those ended in 1984. “Now, with this new hub opening up and the collaboration, we hope to continue to serve more and more of the students

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Real Estate Guide Signs point to shift in Valley housing market – maybe BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

ome prices aren’t coming down, but sellers’ negotiating power apparently is as the market may be cooling faster than expected, according to the Valley’s leading analyst of the housing market. “Your negotiation power is dissipating at a rapid rate,” the Cromford Report warned sellers in a post last week. “It will take several months of this trend continuing to reach a balanced market, but this no longer looks like such a far-fetched idea.”

And if you want to understand one of the factors influencing prices, the Cromford Report offers a suggestion: “Demand from investors for rentals now represents nearly 21% of all home sales.” “The reported intent of buyers has changed significantly over the past year,” it explains. “In Maricopa County, purchases for owner occupation as a primary residence have declined 19.4% between April 2021 and April 2022. Purchases as a second home have declined by 8.1%. In contrast, purchases to turn into a rental

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have increased by 8.5%.” And it suggests the actual percentage is likely higher, asserting that it’s likely some buyers are not being truthful in stating the reason for the home purchase on the affidavit of value that the state Revenue Department requires on every home transaction. “This is sure to be an undercount,” it states. That affidavit asks the buyer to list whether the purchase is being made for a primary residence, to rent to someone other than a qualifying family member or as a second home. “Just a cursory inspection shows us that many unscrupulous investors are marking their Affidavits of Value as purchases of a primary residence, no doubt to attract lower taxes,” the Cromford Report states. “It is perjury to enter incorrect information on an Affidavit of Value and each of these documents are notarized. However, we are yet to hear of any government agency taking action to enforce the state laws surrounding Affidavits of Value.” The influence of investors on the rental market has been significant over the last year as real estate investment companies have been paying two, three and even greater times the price of an apartment complex than the seller paid within the last two to five years. Likewise, large and smaller investors also have been buying single-family homes, keeping inventory low as prices climb. But one sign of a sea shift in the market – and the reason for the Cromford Report’s pessimistic message to sellers – is its market index. That index bases short-term forecasts of how balanced the market is in 17 Valley municipalities by analyzing the trends in pending, active and sold listings compared

This two-story house on East Jojoba Road in Ahwatukee recently sold for $900,000. Built in 2017, the 3,339-square-foot house has four bedrooms and three baths, towering ceilings in the living room, and other amenities. (Special to AFN) with historical data over the previous four years. Values below 100 indicate a buyer’s market, while values above 100 indicate a seller’s market. A value of 100 indicates a balanced market. "All 17 cities are cooling quickly and their CMI is dropping 10% or more over the past month. 9 cities have fallen by 20% or more over the last month and one – Queen Creek – by as much as 30%,” the Cromford Report said. Still, those markets remain well within what the Cromford Report considers heavily tilted toward sellers in most of those 17 cities. The lowest two are Buckeye, at 188, and Maricopa, at 219, while the two highest are Fountain Hills at 473 and Avondale at 442. Phoenix is at 369 while East Valley submarkets’ rankings are: Mesa, 366; Gilbert,

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363; Chandler, 354; and Tempe, 292. Stating that its index as early as May 9 “was the first indicator to sound the alarm

about the current market direction,” the Cromford Report adds, “We can now see several other early indicators fall like a sequence of dominoes toppling over.” “Supply is growing in almost all areas thanks to a plentiful and growing flow of new listings, while homes are going under contract at a slower rate than we have seen for a long time.” “While all the numbers are low in absolute terms, the 2022 line is shooting skywards like a missile. This tells us that supply is increasing very quickly relative to demand.” Still, it’s too early to say what will happen over the next six months, the Cromford Report warns. “I am NOT saying this is going to happen in 2022 and 2023, but I am saying this trend needs to be watched very closely,” it states. “A balanced market will have about 120 to 135 days of inventory and if we get more than 150 days we will be in a buyer’s market, one where prices will tend to fall rather than rise. “My advice is to keep watching days of inventory like a hawk and react appropriately.” ■

This house on S. 4th Drive in Ahwatukee recently sold for $890,000. Built in 1998, the 3,839-square-foot house boasted of fireplaces in both the master suite and family room, five bedrooms and three bathrooms, and other amenities. (Special to AFN)

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Address legal damages up front with an attorney BY PATRICK MACQUEEN AFN Guest Writer

n often-overlooked aspect of evaluating one’s legal case by clients assessing legal damages, it is not always as straightforward as it seems. Let’s suppose you live in a homeowner’s association and your neighbor begins construction in June of a second-story addition without your consent or approval while away in your summer cabin. When you arrive home a few months later, you are very upset to learn of the new structure because you no longer have the mountainous views you previously had serving as a backdrop to your backyard. Instead, all you can see is your neighbor’s

close-up second story structure. You took great pride in your backyard views and guests routinely admired the views when over. You review the governing documents applicable to your HOA and learn that your neighbor and the HOA are in violation of the governing documents. Without hesitation, you hire a lawyer and file a lawsuit. Since the structure was completed or substantially completed over the summer months while you were away, it is unlikely that the court will force the neighbor to take down and demolish the structure. That leaves you with a case for legal damages. Up to this point, you have not put much thought into legal damages and just assumed they exist and for a lot of money – after all, you’ve lost your mountain views in your backyard! Even your friends have

commented on the loss of view. As part of the litigation process, after consulting with appraisal experts, you learn that no appraiser is comfortable testifying to a diminution in value of your property because the “data” does not support damages. In other words, the appraisal experts inform you that while they personally and subjectively believe you have suffered damages, there is not sufficient data (in the form of comparable sales) to prove that the loss of your mountain view means your property is worth less. While you may be able to present diminution in value evidence through your own testimony, it could prove difficult to make out a case for legal damages. And, while there may be other legal damages you can assert in this case, the lack of an

Let these stories serve as a hard lesson about the need to temper expectations in a hot market. And, in case you list your home with high hopes yet hear nothing but crickets, we also have some advice on how to deal with it and what you can do to turn this state of real estate paralysis around into something positive. Nancy Stern lived in a former commercial building on Long Island, NY, that had been lovingly renovated into a unique living space. It had even been featured in a magazine or two. Yet despite its design pedigree, when she decided to list the home two years ago, the house sat for months, and her frustration grew. “There were houses [selling] that were so ugly—on a tenth of our property at our price point,” she laments. “I hated when people asked, ‘So, did your house sell yet?’” Finally, after several months on the market and a price reduction, her house

got an offer below list price—which she grudgingly accepted. And now that her home-selling saga is over, Stern has some perspective on how her expectations were off-base. “My mistake was thinking people moving from the city would appreciate a home that was architecturally interesting,” she says. “But unless you have a Colonial or standard new construction, many prospective buyers can’t imagine living there.” Jessica Clark, a gluten-free eating expert in Lincoln, Nebraska,, had a similar experience late in 2020, only it was intensified by the fact that she’d already made an offer on a new house. She needed to sell her old home to finance her purchase. “We had a contingent acceptance on our dream home,” she says. Told they were in a seller’s market, she and he husband were optimistic about their prospects and had the home shown like crazy. But there were no offers. It was a painful time, she says: “We felt defeated and so worried.” Despite hearing of homes selling within days, her house sat for well over a month—which felt like an eternity with their dream home hanging in the balance. Finally, one buyer lowballed them an offer. “It wasn’t the best,” she admits. “But we felt forced to accept.”

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appraisal expert is a setback. Of course, this is just a hypothetical example, and there are many cases where appraisal experts would testify to damages in the above example. But the point is, it should not be assumed you have legal damages. Among other things, it is vitally important to address legal damages upfront with an attorney in a litigation case.

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Handling homes that won’t sell in hot market BY JANET SIROTO AFN Guest Writer

t’s a hot seller’s market, says, oh, just about everyone: Housing inventory is down, prices are up, and even modest abodes ignite bidding wars within days (or hours) of going up on listing sites. But what if, amid this frenzy, you have a perfectly respectable house that just won’t sell? It happens. Certain homes will almost seem cursed in that they sit and sit. And these real estate wallflowers can really mess with a home seller, both logistically (if they’re hoping to move soon) and emotionally. After all, most people love their homes and assume someone else will, too. So when no offers come a-calling, it can plunge sellers into a spiral of questions, from “What’s wrong with my house?” to “Will I ever get to leave?” Denial, anger, embarrassment—all these emotions and more fill a home seller’s long days as they wait for their real estate agent to text or call with good news. Curious to hear more about what it’s like to be stuck in selling limbo, we spoke to some home sellers who struggled to land a buyer. (Spoiler: All of their homes did sell eventually, although that doesn’t make their pain feel any less real.)

Buying and selling properties at the same time is just one of many predicaments that can ratchet up the pressure sellers feel to unload their home quickly. Matthew Hart, an automotive expert near New York City, was going through a divorce when he put his home on the market in 2019. The hopes were high for a quick and profitable sale, given that the sunny, cuteas-a-button Colonial was in a desirable neighborhood. At first, all seemed well as a gaggle of buyers called to schedule a tour. The reason, he surmises, is that although the home was in good shape, his disclosures alerted buyers to an oil tank buried in the backyard. He and his wife had known it was there when they bought the place, but it had never caused any problems. They knew that was a negative, so they priced the home appropriately. But it made no difference. No one put in bids. Matt refers to it as one of the hardest moments he’s ever faced. “Bills were piling up, and I was close to giving up and turning the house over to the bank,” he admits. “It felt as if I was stuck in another dimension, and things would never, ever get better.” Finally, after six months, a couple made an offer, which Matt and his wife gratefully accepted, even though it was under the

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Let’s take a look at Ahwatukee: both in homes priced up to $800,000 and also the luxury market. For homes up to $800,000 in Ahwatukee for the week of May 1: • 2020 – 158 active homes on the market • 2021 – 50 • 2022 – 50 In 2022, the market started with 50 homes on the market, dropped to a low of 28 in February, and then back up to 50 by May 1st. A strong upward trend! For homes over $800,000 in Ahwatukee for the week of May 1: • 2020 – 25 active homes on the market

price reductions. We have been seeing price reductions in all sectors of the market, from $400,000 homes to luxury homes over $1 million. This is all indicative of a shift in the market for sellers and buyers. Homes are staying on the market longer for sellers, giving buyers more choices and more negotiating power. We are still in a very strong sellers market, but we are seeing a shift away from the insanity of the past few years.

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As evidence of the luxury home market’s strength, this house in the Palma Brisas community recently sold for $1.18 million. The 3,615-square-foot, two-story home has five bedrooms and 4 ½ baths and boasts of a gourmet kitchen, 15-foot sliding glass wall in the great room, a stunning backyard with pool and other amenities. (Special to AFN)

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asking price. As helpless as home sellers might feel when their house sits without offers, there are things you can do. Ask your agent what time frame for a sale is realistic in your area and given your home’s condition. And if your home sale drags past that point, ask your agent what’s up. Is it priced too high? If you’ve had buyers take a tour, was there anything in particular that made them steer clear? “The agent should get feedback from anyone viewing the property,” explained Tami Bonnell, co-chair of EXIT Realty Corporate International. And even if no buyers have toured the house yet, your agent can also consult other agents and colleagues. With this intel, your agent can suggest ways to boost interest. Decluttering, rearranging furniture, staging, and even a bit of renovating can often nudge a home sale forward. Yet if you’ve done all you can and are

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still playing this waiting game, you might need to pivot. Since you can’t change buyers’ minds, the better tactic at this point is to change your own. For starters, stop trying to keep up with the neighbors, even if they sold their home fast for top dollar. “A hot market leads people to believe that, because the house down the street had a bidding war and fast sale, they will follow suit. When reality falls short, there’s disappointment,” says Laurie Leinwand, a licensed professional counselor, of Three Steps Forward. “Your objective is to sell. Let go of time frame. It will happen when it’s supposed to. If it takes a little longer, that’s OK.” And if the thought “What if it never sells?” starts spiraling in your mind, know that you don’t need to buy into that worry and feed it. “Shift from ‘what if’ to ‘what is,’” Leinwand said. “Trust the right person will come along. It’s similar to dating. You just need one right person.” Realtor.com provided this report. ■

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fter the past couple of crazy years in the Phoenix Real Estate market, we are finally seeing some significant growth in the supply of homes on the market. The supply of homes is up 45% in the past six weeks! While this is good news, the increase in mortgage rates has slowed down demand for these homes – they are staying on the market longer. Buyers are taking a step back and waiting to see what interest rates do. So, how is this impacting sellers? With buyers stepping back, the crazy multiple offer situation we have been seeing, and offers coming in way over asking price, Sellers are having to take steps to sell their property and in a lot of cases this means

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• 2021 – 10 • 2022 – 11 In 2022, the luxury market started with nine active homes, increased to a high of 16 in April and dropped to 11 by May 1. Homes in this sector of the market are cycling off the market very quickly. So, city-wide for Phoenix, we are seeing signs that the sellers market is not as strong as it has been, and Ahwatukee follows this pattern – except for the luxury market which is still very strong and inventory is low. Please reach out to me and we can discuss how this shifting market impacts you and your home buying or selling needs. Bonny Holland can be reached at Bonny@LeadingLuxuryExperts.com or 602369-1085 ■

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omebuyers are facing the perfect storm in the form of rising mortgage rates combined with yet another month of record-shattering home prices. In April, median home prices soared to an all-time high of $425,000, according to a recent Realtor.com® report. That’s a whopping 14.2% rise compared with last year. Meanwhile, skyrocketing mortgage rates averaged 5.1% by the end of April for 30-year fixed-rate loans. And there is still a severe shortage of homes on the market. Based on the new national median list price and mortgage rates, a monthly mortgage payment for the same home costs almost 50% more this April than it did just a year ago. That means buyers who closed last April are shelling out $1,260 for their monthly mortgage payments, while today’s homebuyers would pay $1,820 ($560 more) per month for the same mortgage, on the

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same house. “That’s a huge swing for home shoppers to navigate when they’re also likely navigating rising costs for things like gas, groceries, and utilities,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist of Realtor.com. “Today’s home shoppers will need to be extra focused on their budgets to avoid getting carried away in today’s market.” In April 2020, there were 60.1% more active listings than there are now for this same period. To put that percentage in perspective, for every five homes available for sale in 2020, today, there are only two. But there is a silver lining in the storm cloud of record-high home prices and rising rates: Sellers are still listing fewer homes in general than they did pre-pandemic, yet the numbers are inching upward, according to an analysis of four of the five weeks ending in April. While the number of homes for sale fell in 42 out of the 50 largest metropolitan areas compared with 2020, eight metros saw a growth spurt of home listings. Though homeowners are putting up

more “For Sale” signs, the one-two punch of higher home prices and mortgage rates makes purchasing a home nearly impossible for many buyers on a tight budget. As a result, many are dropping out or putting their homebuying plans on hold. That’s good news for home shoppers who have the financial leeway to keep looking, since they might not have to contend with the heated bidding wars of the past few months. And with housing stock also projected to grow in the coming weeks (compared with last year), buyers might face more choices as well as less competition. “These trends together should bring more balance to the housing market that is expected to help cool the pace of price growth,” said Hale. “If home shoppers can navigate higher housing costs, they should have more options to choose from in the near future and less competition from other aspiring homebuyers.” While homebuyers will be able to click through more home listings, there’s no sign of the housing market cooling off

completely. As home prices and mortgage rates continue to tick up, the amount of time a home lingers on the market has hit a new low. “Even in the face of higher home costs, there are some factors keeping home shoppers highly motivated,” explained Hale. “One, rents continue to surge by much more than normal, so many potential first-time buyers are looking to escape not only this year’s increases but future rent hikes, too.” Nationally, rents surged by nearly 20% year over year, to hit $1,807 a month in March. Plus, many homebuyers anticipate that mortgage rates will continue to rise— providing a strong impetus to buy as soon as possible. So all in all, buyers will need to move fast once they spot a place they like. “We still have a lot of young buyers who are looking to make moves into homeownership,” said Hale. Realtor.com provided this report. ■

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5 BR / 4.5 BA / 4,405 SQFT Superb mountain views from single-level custom with 2022 interior paint and 2019 HVAC.

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$1,375,000

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

Calabrea

SOLD!

$1,339,000

Ahwatukee Custom Estates $1,750,000

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

SOLD!

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

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

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

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One of the most amazing lots available in ahwatukee!! Located in foothills mountain ranch estates!! Over 5 acre hillside lot with stunning mountain views from every direction*build your dream custom estate or build multiple homes on this sight*zoned r3*the possibilities are endless on this rare opportunity*there is not another piece of land in ahwatukee that offers this many buildable acres*no hoa*located at the end of a cul-de-sac*be the king of the hill with views all the way to four peaks*plans available and other custom home options available from a well know ahwatukee custom home builder*do not miss this amazing hillside lot in an amazing location!!!!

Foothills $499,000

Mountain Park Ranch $679,000

Canyon Verde $899,000

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

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Petroglyph Estates at Superstition Foothills

Lakewood

SOLD!

$635,000

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

Jenifer Bulfer 480-297-6968 jbulfer@westusa.com

SOLD!

$175,000

On the Mountain! Phenomena Views of City Lights and Superstition Mountain. These Jack Nicklaus Spectacular Designed Golf Courses is Nestled in the Private Guard Gated Community, Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club. Gorgeous 44,000sqft Tuscan Clubhouse with all the Amenities Expected with Luxury Living Including, 2 Nicklaus Designed Golf Courses and Swim/ Tennis/Spa Facility. Membership sold separately

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

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Ahwatukee Retirement Community

$457,500

PENDING!

Home backs up the 8th Fairway of the Ahwatukee Country Club with great view of South Mountain. Close to Golf, Restaurants, Shopping, the I-10 and Medical Facilities. Sit on your extended covered patio and watch the sun set. Enjoy all the amenities of the Ahwatukee Recreation Center with a large outdoor pool, heated indoor saltwater pool, Sauna, Spa, Gym, woodworking shop and more!

Troy Royston 480-435-3461 troyston61@gmail.com

Thunderbird Farms South

SOLD!

$775,000

Gorgeous property on a premium lot (1 of only 6) with an unobstructed view and access to the iconic Morrison Ranch Silos. Captivating Interior Showcases High Ceilings, Soothing Palette, Tile Flooring, & a Sizable Open Dining/Den/4th Bedroom/Living Room. The Kitchen boasts of granite counters, SS appliances, white cabinets with crown molding, recessed & pendant lighting, wall oven, a pantry, & a center island with a breakfast bar. Main bedroom features a lavish ensuite with Separate Tub & Shower granite dual vanities & a walk-in closet. Fantastic backyard with covered patio, sparkling blue pool, & blue Skies !!

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Location location! Conveniently located minutes from I-10, Ahwatukee country Club, park, shopping and dining. Bright open floorplan. New windows in 2015. Tile throughout. Large backyard with covered patio.

Geri Thompson 480-239-7589 thompson_geralyn@yahoo.com

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

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Morrison Ranch

Chandler

Foothills Reserve

Welcome home to this meticulously maintained beautiful home. Located inside the gated Tuscany Community! Stunning appeal with 3 car garage, fountain, stone pathways, and delightful landscape. Come inside to discover the stunning high ceilings, beautiful stone floors, decorative columns, and formal fining with gorgeous light fixtures. Spacious great room with detailed fireplace, bar, and backyard access, ideal for entertaining. The kitchen boasts granite counters, custom built-in appliances, pantry, wood cabinets, Island w/breakfast bar. Resort-like backyard with covered patio, Built-in BBQ Sparkling pool w/waterfall, manicured landscape, and stone patio with built-in seats and outdoor fireplace, perfect for all your night gatherings.

Beautiful move-in-ready 4 bed, 2.5 bath. 3,002 sq ft. Upgraded kitchen with lots of counters! SS appliances, granite, upgraded cabinetry overlook a highly upgraded pool. Master bedroom deck has INCREDIBLE vistas East, incl. South Mountain. Formal living and dining rooms, upgraded paint and flooring are just part of the fun of this home. A new TESLA solar/ battery system saves tons of $$. Nearby NEW Phoenix city park for hiking and biking, easy access off the 202.

$1,299,000

Mike Foley 480-216-7878 mikefoley.homes@gmail.com

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Chase Beyer, Kyle Young, Matthew, Luoma, Ellen Liu, Alexandra Doller, Karma Liburd, Ethan Simmons, Mckenzie Heflich, Duncan Sherman, Sadie Goldman, Subeen Park, Jesse Kaphing, Lucky Bea Soliven, Mahadevan Iyer, Mi-Ae Hope Nkulu, Hannah Weier, Galilea Lerma, Devyn Settle, Peter Fabrick, Griffin Hentz, Lauren Vu, Jessica Kavanagh and Bryce Kelly.

TOP 10% OF CLASS

Yazmin Hilton, Mason Yeager, Madison Bratlie, Brynn Nichols, Alexander Tejeda, Anthony Moncher, Tamia McClain, Isaiah Milkey, Grace Watts, Jennifer Arciniegas, Savannah Gong, Cameron Vu, Drew Stanek, Brandon McGuckin, Maya Lantz, Sebastian, Vergara Matrecito, Mateo Cabanillas, Connor Moon, Zoey McFall, Kenny Le, Dominik Renteria, Alexi Gomez, Matthew Hollingsworth, Ava Motley and Jacob Diaz.

CO-VALEDICTORIANS:

Chase Beyer

Parents: Shannon and Jonathan Beyer University/intended career: The Honors College at Arizona State University/ mechanical engineer Extracurriculars on campus: Marching Band, National Honors Society, Rho Kappa member and officer, ASU - Presidential Scholarship Extracurriculars: President of National Honor Society, president of Prides Peak, president of Totem Tutoring, president of Key Club (2021-2022), vice president of Mu Alpha Theta, vice president of Rho Kappa, treasurer of Key Club (2020-2021), representative for Key Club (2018-2020), and member of Science National Honors Society, National English Honors Society, National Technology Honors Society, UWC, Senior Walk, and AP Club; Lettered in academics, athletics, and community service Sports: Wrestling: four-time D1 Varsity Letterman, two-time D1 State Qualifier, Sectional Runner-Up, National Fargo Qualifier, and captain for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 season Awards: Most Inspiring Athlete, Most Outstanding Wrestler and the Joe Selleh Leadership Award; selected for the Tempe All-City team; For academics, awarded Lamp of Knowledge, Bar I, Bar II, AP Scholar Award, Pre-Engineering Industry Certification and ASU President’s Award

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through our in-school programming,” Candia said. She said they continue to work with the City of Mesa and will contact the superintendent of Mesa Public School to restart a program for its students. The organization has 22 programs statewide including 16 at the high school level, four at the middle school level and two community-based programs. Candia’s family immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico when she was 3 and has served as the president of the organization since 2003. In the meantime, she said the East Hub location at Power and Baseline Road will work to refocus academics by offering ca-

Kyle Young

Parents: Brenda and Wiliam Young University/intended career: Awaiting word from the United States Air Force Academy and has an alternate option at Embry Riddle in Prescott/ aerospace or mechanical engineering Extracurriculars: National Honors Society, Science National Honors Society, National English Honors Society, Rho Kappa Honors Society, Prides Peak Student Organization, Homecoming Court –(student body selection) Sports: Varsity swimming and diving: co-captain, four-year All State Team Member (Coach selection), Team Overachiever Award, Joe Selleh Leadership Award; Varsity soccer: co-captain as a junior (coach selection); All Region Team 6A Central - Coach selection; 2021 Arizona State Cup Champion U17 Boys Division, AYSO United. Varsity volleyball: Awarded Most Improved Player –(coach selection) Community service: East Valley Boys Service Club from sixth grade through senior year spending four hours a week feeding the homeless, participating in backpack drives and other civic events; National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) teen feedback member; provided a teen voice on prevention strategies being created to reduce teen substance abuse; Tempe Coalition - Project of the Tempe Community Council volunteer; attended Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America January 2021 Conference and shared findings with Tempe Coalition General Membership from a youth perspective

young people from their academics and that she hopes Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates can help them refocus by partnering with local companies in the area. “Part of the JAG programming Fred Lockhart hands a laptop to Gabriel Alejandrez during Jobs for is that we help Arizona’s Graduates Career Development Conference scholarship them identify that and awards luncheon. (David Minton/Tribune Staff Photographer) career path and reer and life services – including free wi-fi, then find them companies and organizalaptops, food pantry and clothing closet to tions that will allow them to start workget students business attire. ing,” she said. She said the pandemic disconnected Candia knows firsthand the impor-

tance of guiding young people through all their options. Her son told her he wanted to work with his hands and now works as an auto technician “making very good money.” “But he was not interested in going to that traditional four-year university like his father and me,” she said. She said her own life experience helped her find her “purpose” to help students navigate all the options available to them. She said she felt “unprepared” but thanks to the sponsor of her high school’s 4H club and her brother attending the University of Arizona, she found college. But even after graduating college, she

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95 Horizon Honors seniors graduate Tuesday AFN NEWS STAFF

Horizon Honors High School Class of 2022 will graduate Tuesday, May 31, at Sun Valley Church Tempe with 95 students receiving their diplomas.

VALEDICTORIAN:

SALUTATORIAN

Xin Yen Lim

Nicolas Portilla Villota

College/Major: Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University, studying electrical engineering Intended career: Electrical engineer On-Campus Extracurriculars: Student Council, Key Club, National Honors Society, Band Council, Girls Who Code Off-Campus: Taekwondo

College/Major: University of California, Irvine, and Environmental Engineering Intended career: Environmental engineer, possibly working in Engineers Without Borders On-Campus Extracurriculars: Student Council (communications director) Off-Campus: Works at Sprouts part-time and assists his parents’ telecommunications company as a site surveyor in the Navajo Nation, part-time

Parents: Seow Lim and Lay Feng Chua

Also, Pradyoth Velagapudi, son of Jaya and Siva Velagapudi of Ahwatukee, earned a National Merit Scholarship. An Eagle Scout in Troop 77 at St. Benedict Parish, he will be studying computer science.

Parents: Silvia Villota and Bernardo Portilla

Chase Beyer When you started as a freshman in 2018 you wrote down some pretty lofty goals for yourself. Four years later you have not only met but far exceeded those goals. You’re graduating as Valedictorian of your class, active in numerous MPHS clubs including president of MPHS’s National Honor Society while lettering as a 4-year varsity wrestler and 2-time Division 1 State qualifier. You’ve earned ASU’s President Award’s tuition scholarship and will be a Barrett Honors student this fall majoring in Mechanical Engineering. It’s been a joy watching you grow into a fine young man. Congratulations and best wishes for the next chapter in your life! Your Grandy said it best – “we love you to the moon and back.” Love – Papa Cunningham

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Ahwatukee ASU grad conquered barriers

student in ASU’s Barrett, The Honors College. “It also showed me how much of an impact I could make through software engineering.”

The skills he developed have taken Dbeis far, earning him top-three finishes in coding and design competitions and enabling him to help others. In leadership roles with the Software Developers Association, Dbeis hosted technical development, interview practice and resumé workshops to help students get their dream jobs and internships. One of his biggest achievements was revitalizing ASU’s PCs for Refugees club, which helps fix and deliver PCs for refugees living in Arizona. Another memorable experience was building the Refugee & IDP Camp Tracker website to educate people about the refugee situation around the world, a project he took on his sophomore year after his internship was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dbeis was helped on his educational journey through the Stanley C. and Helen K. Delpier Scholarship, the ON Semiconductor Scholarship, the Garmin Scholarship, the RMEL Foundation Scholarship

and the New American University Scholarship – President’s Award. Some of the most influential people during his time at ASU were Assistant Professor Heewook Lee, Lecturer Justin Selgrad, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Associate Director of Artificial Intelligence Operations and Data Science Services Renato Umeton, and ASU alumnus Kaan Aksoy. Through his many experiences at ASU, Dbeis has gained the satisfaction of finding new and unique ways to solve problems, lost his fear of failure and has seen the potential of his work to impact many people. After graduation, Dbeis will begin his career as a software engineer in Seattle. In the long term, Dbeis would like to start a software company with the people he has met at ASU. “While I do not know exactly how,” Dbeis said, “I would like this company to be leveraged to help rebuild my home country of Syria.” ■

versus what you spend. Having a budget in place and sticking to it will help guide you toward financial success. Like sticking to a workout regime or piano lessons, it may not always be fun but practical and perseverance can lead you to positive results. To create a budget, first write down all of your fixed expenses. These include needs like rent, gas, insurance, prescriptions, and groceries – things that you cannot live without. Then, write down all of your wants. These include items like entertainment, subscriptions and travel. Next, identify your monthly earnings and subtract your fixed expenses. If you have funds left over, you can dedicate those toward your wants. If your needs are more than your income, you will need to adjust your expenses so that you do not go into debt. Get a grasp on student loans. Thengraduate. Knowing what you need to pay

off each month is a critical piece to your budget. Working with a financial advisor to determine a more advanced payoff plan is recommended if your income will allow for it. Save money for the next big purchase, such as a house or car. Setting a goal of a large purchase such as a car, vacation or house and learning to save for it versus spending small amounts now, will support an understanding of the value of setting financial goals. These goals can help to create a bright financial future. Don’t slack - As a young adult or new graduate you may not be 100% certain of what you want to do yet and that’s ok. But don’t slack. Update your resume and begin the job-hunting process. Talk to friends and family to gain leads that might start you on a new career path. Join networking groups and follow up on any referrals you

get. You could also start a new business – that big idea you had. Write a business plan and see if it is viable. Run it by a few people to get their feedback, especially people in that field who can give you advice for success. When in doubt ask for help. Figuring things out on your own can be hard. Seek out a mentor or trusted figure to give guidance. Even if you haven’t figured out what you want to do, don’t let that stop you from trying. Making the shift into adulthood isn’t always easy but it’s a path that we all must take. Setting yourself up for success now, and working toward your future from an early age, can help make that process a little easier. Rachel Caballero is the community development manager at TruWest Credit Union. Information: truwest.org. ■

BY CONSTANCE-SOPHIE ALMENDARES AFN Guest Writer

omputer science and engineering have made many things possible for Yasser Mountasir Dbeis of Ahwatukee.. “I was tired of all the barriers to make my ideas a reality,” said Dbeis, who recently earned bachelor’s degrees in computer science and computer systems engineering from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. “Coding allowed me to go from ideation to creation with just a computer.” Dbeis saw this in action while he worked at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Cancer Center as an artificial intelligence software development intern. There he built an application for cancer research at hospitals. “Being able to go from zero applicationdevelopment experience to building the entire application in one summer was extremely empowering,” said Dbeis, a

YASSER MOUNTASIR DBEIS

Grads should get an early jump on financial literacy BY RACHEL CABALLERO AFN Guest Writer

s many new graduates enter the workforce or young adults get a new job, what things should they know to help them be financially successful? Financial literacy is lacking in this country. The American Public Education Foundation’s most recent survey of financial literacy in grades K-12 reports that our country is in “crisis” when it comes to preparing our children for personal finance and decision making. So, it is important that parents and caregivers to step in to teach young adults a few basics to help them succeed. Here are four foundational areas to address. Learn to budget. A budget is a plan – a road map to help you track what you earn

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Healthcare offers graduates many opportunities STATEPOINT

eniors graduating this year should take note: industry experts say that not only are home healthcare caregivers needed more now than ever before, but this industry offers many rewarding career paths. “A growing number of families and medical professionals are discovering that home healthcare is a great option -and not just for seniors. Home healthcare can be used to treat medical needs across a full continuum of care,” said Jennifer Sheets, president and chief executive officer of Interim Healthcare Inc., which is actively recruiting caregivers nationwide. According to Sheets, here are three of the top reasons home healthcare caregivers are in such high demand today:

burnout by keeping acute care patients at home, allowing hospital staff to focus on the most critical patients. Expanded role. The scope of care and services that can be delivered at home has greatly expanded. There are more diverse care needs today, requiring a diverse set of caregivers to fill those needs, including ventilator care, speech therapy, palliaThe role of caregivers has expanded and grads can find tive care and more. Fills a necessary gap. The many opportunities in healthcare, experts say. (State Point) physical, mental and emoIt’s a safe alternative. The pandemic tional demands of caring for family memshifted the spotlight to home healthcare as a bers can be overwhelming, and with the means to keep loved ones safe. What’s more, healthcare worker shortage, family careat-home caregivers are supporting hospital givers need additional help at home. Why Home Healthcare? It is an employees’ market when it comes to working in the home healthcare industry and these positions are very desirable for a number of other reasons, especially for new graduates. Here are just a few: With on-the-job training available, a helping career such as a home care aide is emotionally rewarding, and home healthcare provides that same opportunity to make a difference in other people’s lives, albeit in a less hectic, more personal environment. Even for current licensed medical professionals, 74% say they have considered a career shift to home healthcare at one point in their medical career, according to

UArizona valedictorian

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Kyle Ostendorp, a 2019 Desert Visa High School graduate, and the younger son of West Realty Realtor and Ahwatukee resident Jill Ostendorp, last week was the valedictorian for his graduating class at the University of Arizona. He earned a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering at UArizona, where he also made some big records as a kicker for the Wildcats football team. Last year Kyle was Arizona’s primary punter for all 12 games and Arizona’s first punter to be named first-team All-Pac-12 since 2007 and was also named first team All-Pac-12 by the Associated Press. He also had five games where he averaged more than 50 yards per punt, including the Washington game where he punted the ball five times for an average of 56. And he still has two years’ eligibility with UArizona as he is now planning to study for his master’s degree in aerospace engineering. (Special to AFN)

said still felt lost and landed on a life in career services, and she said she vowed to help other students avoid the struggle she endured. “It’s really important for me that every student who leaves high school understands their options and that they know how to advocate for themselves,” said Candia, who is retiring this year. Arizona Corporate Commissioner Anna Tovar stands as an alumnus of the program. Born and raised in Tolleson, she attended Tolleson High School and attended the program her junior and senior not realizing how important it would become to her. “I didn’t know I needed it but I needed it

an Interim Healthcare study. The COVID-19 pandemic only intensified these considerations for professionals, many of whom in the same survey say home healthcare would be a way to reconnect with why they got into healthcare in the first place. Clients depend on caregivers to manage their health and achieve the best results. They appreciate the help, support, care and connection that comes with home care. Caregivers get one-on-one time with clients so they’re able to focus on the care of one individual at a time, and in many cases, they become part of the family. The healthcare industry is changing rapidly, which means that home caregivers have continual opportunities to learn new professional skills based on their interests that will help them meet the needs of the industry. Careers in home healthcare are dynamic, interesting and meaningful. They’re also flexible, giving those in the industry the choice of part-time or full-time work, as well as flexibility in location and availability. Major providers of home healthcare are actively hiring for those with healthcare experience and those without, including Interim HealthCare which has locally owned and operated franchises nationwide. To learn more about home care careers, visit ihcmadeforthis.com. “At a time when families are struggling to find at-home care, you can answer that call for help,” said Sheets. ■

at the time,” she said. She received her first paid internship at Salt River Project. After attending community college, she would go on to attend Arizona State University where she graduated in 1995 with a bachelor’s in elementary education. Since then, she’s worked as a teacher before working her up the political ladder to a state-level elected office she began serving in January 2021. Now, she serves on the board of Jobs for America’s Graduates – the national-level program – along with Gov. Doug Ducey. She said the “JAG family” became the first adult outside of her family that helped her realize her true potential. “I could succeed at anything regardless of the barriers put in front of me, she said. ■

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Ahwatukee skin expert offers sun exposure tips, help AFN NEWS STAFF

fter the two-year pandemic, people may be anxious to return to outdoor activities under Arizona’s blistering sun, but a local skin expert warns, “Not so fast.” Sarah Neumann, an award-winning dermatology physician’s assistant and founder of Ahwatukee Skin & Laser is reminding everyone to get their skin checked during May for Melanoma Awareness Month. Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. To raise awareness, the practice is giving out gift bags of sunscreen and other samples to patients who get screened for skin cancer this month. Discounts

on full-sized sunscreen products are available. “One in three Arizonans get skin cancer but routine cancer screenings plummeted during the pandemic,” Neumann said. “You really need to get that spot that’s been bothering you checked by your healthcare provider now.” To accommodate the schedules of busy families wanting to get screened, the practice offers Urgent Care hours noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays and 7-8 a.m. Thursdays. Melanoma rates in the United States have been rising rapidly over the past 30 years, based on statistics by the American Academy of Dermatology Association. Neumann said the precise

cause of all melanomas isn’t clear, but exposure to UV radiation from sunlight or tanning lamps and beds is known to increase the risk of developing melanoma. “Having a glow may look great, but tanning beds especially radiate UVA rays which can penetrate more deeply and damage collagen, the building block of our skin,” she said. “It’s estimated that indoor tanning may cause up to 400,000 cases of skin cancer this year, and the younger a person is when they start using tanning beds the more likely they’ll have problems later in life.” One of the best defenses to preventing skin cancer is using sun-

Ahwatukee Skin & Laser founder Sarah Neumann warns people to

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Ahwatukee trainer, speaker named to Titan 100 AFN NEWS STAFF

r. Will Moreland, CEO of a leadership training firm and 12-year Ahwatukee resident, has been named a 2022 Phoenix Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes Phoenix’s Top 100 CEO’s & C-level executives and the “most accomplished business leaders in their industry using criteria that includes demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and passion.” Moreland says on his Linked In site that the mission of his firm, Moreland Training and Associates, “ is to provide you with the training solutions that you need to create inclusive cultures of diversity and understanding within your school, organization, or team. “It is our intention to truly become your training partner and be your go-to resource for all of your diversity and in-

District, have two children. His daughter Karah graduated from Mountain Pointe and is now serving in the Navy. His son Champ attends Akimel A-al Middle School. Asked what being named to the Phoenix Titan 100 means to him, he said, “I am honored to be recognized and that my work is making a contribution and Dr. Will Moreland of Ahwatukee has given numerous keynote ad- a difference to the dresses and consulted with companies around the globe through his overall greater good business, Moreland Training and Associates. (Special to AFN) of Arizona.” An Army veteran who became an interclusion training needs.” Moreland and his wife, Dr. Kristie Mo- national keynote speaker, author, success reland, who works for the Kyrene School coach and philanthropist, Moreland said

he believes his purpose is to help people discover their genius. “Every single person was born with genius on the inside of them,” he says on his website, drwillspeaks.com. “Sadly, many times this genius is buried under doubt, fear and other’s opinions. It’s not until we become intentional about discovering our genius does our thinking and results change.” After two tours of duty with the Army, Will said he turned his attention “to empowering individuals to discover their genius and live their best life.” He has been a public speaker for more than 20 years and has worked with companies in more than 50 countries, presented over 1,200 keynote speakers for a variety of local, state, national and international brands and has been a keynote speaker in many public and corporate

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screen, but Neumann says the hardest part is getting people to use it. Neumann advises people to avoid the sun during the hottest times of the day and look for broad-spectrum sunscreens that protect against UVA and UVB light -both types of rays can lead to skin cancer. Choose a sunscreen with zinc oxide and/ or titanium dioxide, which are physical, or mineral, blocks. She said a shot glass size of a minimum 30 SPF sunscreen should be applied 20 to 30 minutes before going outside and sun protective clothing with SPF built-in should be worn, along with hats and sunglasses. People also should check their bodies for moles with changes in color, size, shape, and texture,” Neumann said. “Sometimes the most serious problem areas aren’t as obvious as dark colored moles. Be on the lookout for small patches that resemble scratches or flesh-colored or firm bumps. If you see something new that worries you, see a professional. “ For those doing a self-check, Neumann advises the ABCDE’s. A-Asymmetry: If it looks different from one side to the other.

B-Borders: Check to see if the borders are irregular, have projections or missing areas. C-Color: See if there is a variation in color, or if the mole is more than one color. D-Diameter: If the mole is bigger than the size of a pencil eraser, to get it evaluated immediately. Neumann also advises that people who see anything unusual should schedule an appointment immediately with their healthcare provider. Early cancer detection saves lives. Sarah Neumann, MMS-PA-C, has been a practicing dermatology PA for over 22 years and is the founder of Ahwatukee Skin & Laser and Sun City Dermatology. Both practices employ Mohs surgeons who provide state-of-the-art care for skin cancer patients and a dermatologic surgeon to treat other types of cases. “I know the sun feels wonderful. Sunlight helps with stress, boosts your mood, and getting as little as 5 to 15 minutes of sun each day on your arms, hands, or face two or three times a week is enough to increase Vitamin D in your body. You must realize, though, that you can get too much of a good thing,” she said. Information: ahwatukeeskincare.com. ■

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settings. This year’s Titan 100 honorees will be published in a limited-edition book and profiled exclusively online. They will be honored at an awards ceremony in September. “The Titan 100 are shaping the future of the Phoenix business community by building a distinguished reputation that is unrivaled and preeminent in their field. We proudly recognize the Titan 100 for their successes and contributions. We know that they will have a profound impact that makes an extraordinary difference for their customers and clients across the nation,” says Jaime Zawmon, president of Titan CEO. “Congratulations to all Titan 100 honorees! We are so proud to be affiliated with the Titan 100 program that recognizes exceptional leadership and true diversity within the Phoenix business community. The leaders and industries selected are proof that the Phoenix Titan 100 are positively impacting the entire Arizona market,” says David C. Tolson, Managing Director at Class VI Partners. ■

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Public raises weighty issue in car safety rating update NORMA FARIS HUBELE AFN Guest Writer

ou know how scary driving in Phoenix can be. You also sense that you’re safer in a heavier vehicle equipped with modern safety devices. But should there be limits on how big an automobile can be? Numerous Americans concerned about the growing size gap they see on our roads recently urged the U.S. government to restrict the production of everlarger cars, trucks, and SUVs. Citizens “terrified” by gap They were commenting on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s proposal to update the New Car Assessment Program. This is the government’s crash testing program that generates the 5-Star Safety Ratings you see on stickers at the dealership.

Those who don’t learn from history include many state legislators

Remember when Marjorie Taylor Greene apologized last year for comparing mask mandates to the Holocaust? Her defense: she didn’t know. The woman who helped put the “riot” in “patriot” had recently visited the Holocaust Memorial Museum, and only then did she understand the “true hate”of that chapter of history that has “no comparison.” We can salute the public apology, but let’s not lose sight of the underlying problem: Why didn’t Rep. Greene learn about the Holocaust in school? Will we find her in front of microphones again soon, after visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture, apologizing

Given the chance to voice concern about safety on our roadways, one man wrote: “Standing in front of any newer model (e.g. Ram 1500 or Chevy Silverado), the front hood is almost as tall as I am - and I’m around 6’ tall! It’s frankly terrifying. It’s terrifying driving next to these things in a regular car. It’s more terrifying as a pedestrian and cyclist.” (Excerpt from regulations.gov/comment/NHTSA-2021-0002-0251) And this commenter has good reason to be scared. The bigger the difference in vehicle weights, the more unequal the risk of fatality in a two-vehicle crash, regardless of seat belts, airbags, and vehicle design. When a car collides with a pickup, SUV, or minivan, car occupants absorb more of the crash’s energy than occupants in the larger vehicles. As a result, car occupants died 3 times more often than the other occupants in these two-vehicle collisions in 2019.

The car industry dryly refers to this imbalance in fatality risk as incompatibility. In 2016, over a dozen vehicle makers signed a voluntary agreement to reduce their vehicle’s’ incompatibilities. That included beefing up the protection for occupants in cars (e.g., more airbags) and re-designing bumpers on pickups, SUVs, and minivans to better align them with those of cars. A recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety did find some improvements related to those changes. That is, fewer car occupants were dying in crashes with SUVs and smaller pickups. But the larger pickups were still causing more deaths in cars.

for not having known about the horrific role of slavery in the history of our wonderful country? I was reminded of her explanation – she didn’t know – as I read about the recent efforts in the Arizona Congress to ban books, ban the teaching of “controversial” topics, and even change the state constitution to ban the teaching of any inquiry into the role of racism in U.S. history. All these bills are still actively making their way through the Legislature. Other proposed laws would hold schools hostage. The state could withhold funds from the K-12 Classroom Site Fund if the school does not comply with investigation of any suspected violation of state law, as reported by any lawmaker. Such violations could include failure to post detailed lists of materials and all discussion topics – preferably in advance! – a measure that

burdens teachers and muzzles the learning experience for students. What a choice. Germans have worked for decades to investigate, reflect upon, atone for, and learn from the horrors of the Third Reich. And yes, they teach about the Holocaust in their schools. Here in Arizona, our students will lose access to Advanced Placement advantages because AP programs do not recognize schools that ban the accurate teaching of history. The people who are supposed to represent our communities in the state Legislature (including Senators Mesnard, Pace, and Barto; and Representatives Kaiser, Martinez, and Wilmeth) are voting in favor of this legislation even though every bill was disapproved by large margins in the Request to Speak tallies. Our legislators are out of touch, listening to divisive tactics sweeping the nation and

Regulators must curb plans Today’s trucks are typically about 1,000-2,000 pounds heavier than cars, but in the most extreme case can be more than 5,000 heavier. There’s no end in sight to this disturbing gap. Edmunds. com has reported that bigger vehicles

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are the overwhelming favorite of pickup truck buyers. In 2019, 80% of pickup trucks sold had extended, 4-door cabs. Electrifying these vehicles will only make the problem worse. New technology is making it possible for drivers to accelerate 0-60 mph at alarming rates: Tesla’s Cybertruck in 2.9 seconds, General Motors’ Electric-powered Hummer in 3 seconds and Ford’s F-150 Lighting™ in about 4 seconds (estimated). But no one is talking about the stopping distance of these behemoths. Unless these vehicles are substantially lighter in weight, electric vehicles take the same amount of stopping power as combustion-powered vehicles. They may accelerate faster, but they can’t stop faster. It’s simple physics. And these larger vehicles are so big that drivers can’t see much of what’s in front of them. Such frontal blind spots are putting the most vulnerable road users,

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not listening to their constituents. We need a new state Legislature. Loretta O’Connor

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I am one of those women who no matter how I plan, my day ends up being crammed with something that needs my attention almost every hour of every day. Not because I want to live on the edge of insanity but because like so many of us today, it has become a way of life and instead of griping about it, we just get out there and get things done! Today was no exception.

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Senators can help Arizona workers by stopping PRO Act BY COLIN DIAZ AFN Guest Writer

enators Sinema and Kelly have an opportunity to stand up for the workers and small employers of Arizona by stopping, once and for all, the PRO Act, and any of its egregious provisions. Union-backed politicians in Washington have been playing a game of “hide the ball” with the PRO Act, which stands for the Protect the Right to Organize Act. Obviously, American labor law currently protects the rights of workers to form a union. What supporters of the PRO Act seek, however, are ways to make it easier

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pedestrians and cyclists, at greater risk. The government proposes to expand its 5-Star Safety System to include a rating of new automated driver assistance systems. That’s an important step in the

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As I drove out onto a quiet neighborhood street in Ahwatukee I came upon a fourway stop and in a moment of exasperation (that I think most people can relate to at one time or another), I realized a school bus had the right of way to turn in front of me leaving me to follow behinds its slow roll down the quiet Ahwatukee street. I had not followed the bus for long before we came to a stop putting a crimp in my carefully laid out timing. As I sat there feeling a aggravated by the loss of mere minutes, I took notice of the children and their parents. It made me smile. The children were getting their hugs and kisses to last them through their day from parents and grandparents that were there to see them off safely. As the kids were boarding the bus the parents gathered to talk to

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for union bosses to organize workplaces by relying less and less (perhaps not at all) on worker sentiment. One anti-worker provision of the PRO Act, for example, would eliminate the secret ballot in union elections and replace it with a “card check” system. Under a card-check system, instead of conducting a traditional union election in the proper sense, union organizers simply need to secure public signatures from a certain threshold of employees. As soon as the union has the necessary signatures, it can represent all of those employees in a workplace. Another provision requires employers to hand over private employee information, like their home address, for example, to union bosses during an organiz-

right direction to prevent some of these crashes. But the federal regulators need to go further. The government has the power to limit the size and acceleration of vehicles manufactured in the United States. At this critical moment, regulators need to

each other. All of a sudden, my exasperation was washed away by a flood of nostalgia. I was suddenly reliving my three children’s school days experiences. From the fun of making friends with other parents and seeing them off at the bus stop to being there to greet them after their day and hearing all the kids excited chatter about it. We all loved our children’s school and in great part it was due to the teachers and principal that made it such a wonderful experience. It was many years ago but the reason I chose to build our new home in this district was because of the reputation the teachers and Kyrene school district held, and still does today. I wanted my kids to have a good education. As a parent I was blessed to have teachers and a school district that worked closely with us. I enjoyed transparency and communication. Everything that we as parents

ing effort. It’s easy to see how these two provisions together would expose workers to intense pressure, even threats and intimidation. Under yet another PRO Act provision, once a workplace has been organized, it becomes compulsory for workers to join the union or pay union dues. Refusal to do so results in employee termination. Under this provision, Arizona right-to-work law, as well as those of every other rightto-work state, would be scrapped. By now, it should be clear what the PRO Act is about: making unionizing easier by restricting worker free choice. Fortunately, the PRO Act has not yet become law; it lacks sufficient support in the U.S. Senate. Nevertheless, its supporters have at-

tempted to insert these and other provisions into different bills considered more likely to pass. First, they added key PRO Act provisions to the Build Back Better Act. When that failed, the House snuck provisions into the America COMPETES Act. It remains unclear if a final compromise version of the COMPETES Act between the House and Senate will contain these zombie job-killing provisions. Senators Sinema and Kelly could help workers once again by insisting that they are excluded from the final bill. Then they should tell their colleagues that it’s the game over for the PRO Act. Colin Diaz is president and CEO of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce. ■

throw their weight behind saving thousands of lives and injuries rather than appeasing the industry. Because safety on the road should be a right, not a matter of have and have not.

Hubele is professor emerita of Arizona State University and creator of TheAutoProfessor.com, a website that helps families make safer car choices. Her book, Backseat Driver, The Role of Data in Great Car Safety Debates is due out in August. ■

want and expected. I was also fortunate to have the opportunities to be a room mother and to chaperone many a field trip during my children’s educational years. And having been able be a part of some of the class room experiences I can tell you that my kid’s teachers were exceptional in every way. Our teachers not only wanted us to be a partner in our child’s education but expected it and welcomed the involvement. We looked forward every year to the events our teachers and school put on for families from Meet the teachers, Pumpkin walks, Turkey trots to graduations. That was almost 30 years ago. Fast forward to today. We are in some controversial times where Teachers Unions are trying to call the shots with their agendas leaving parents and often times the teachers out of them. Because of this so many great teachers are getting caught up in the

political fray. I talk to teachers almost every day. We have so many exceptional teachers who believe the same way as they did 30 years ago and just want to be a partner with parents while giving our children the tools, they need to be successful. These teachers are truly a gift that should be appreciated and supported. Not just during this week of Teachers appreciation but every week, in fact it should be every day. I believe this because I still remember the teachers that worked with me to make positive differences in my children’s lives. Suddenly, as I still trailed behind the school bus slowly pulling up to the next stop, time didn’t really matter any longer. I was enjoying this drive down memory lane. Thank you, teachers! I appreciate you and will always support you! -Suzanne Sharer

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Thunder boys win track title, Pride impress at state BY JAKE BROWN AFN Contributing Writer

fter a long week of preliminaries, the track and field state championships concluded on Saturday with 19 track events across four divisions. Desert Vista’s boys ended up winning the 2022 Division I title with 107 points. Perry’s girls won the Division I title with 87 points, edging five-time defending champion Chandler in the process. “This is just a culmination of all the hard work they’ve put in,” Desert Vista’s boys’ track and field coach Collin Mattoon said. “We knew what we had in our senior distance boys, but to have the young underclassmen come up in all of our events and

to send them home as state champions, we’re really excited about everything they did this year to get to this point. Senior Noah Jodon capped off his high school track career in a big way for the Thunder. The University of Arizona-bound distance runner won the 3200 and 1600-meter races, which gave his team additional points toward their dominating performance. Seniors Gabe Parham and Ethan Bukowski also contributed by finishing third and fourth, respectively, in the 800 and second and third in the 1600. Junior Benjamin Sklodowski placed fourth in the 110-meter hurdles, while

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Desert Vista’s boys track team, led by strong performances in distance and field events, captured the Division I state title Saturday. The Thunder took down Chandler, winners of last year’s state title. (Courtesy Desert Vista athletics)

Braeden Sellinger on the mountain bike stage BY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

raeden Sellinger was just 6 years old when he hopped on a mountain bike for the first time. For him, it was a way to keep up with his father, John, an avid athlete at the time that would often go on trail runs around Ahwatukee and Arizona. John described Braeden as a dare devil as he was growing up. Not much phased him. While Braeden doesn’t have much recollection of his first time hitting the dirt on a bike, his dad does. He said his son was a natural. “We wanted him to get out on the mountain, get a little fresh air and expend some of his energy,” said John, who is the director of marketing for Spooner Sports Physical Therapy. “He was a natural. He had no fear.” At one point during his childhood Braeden transitioned to BMX riding. He and John would frequent courses in Mesa

Desert Vista senior Braeden Sellinger has always been a dare devil, according to his father, John. So when he was 6 years old, they put him on a bike and had him ride a trail. He kept with it and now is preparing to race for a state championship this weekend in Prescott. (Courtesy John Sellinger) where he could practice and compete in competitions. He made his way back to mountain bikes by the time he was a freshman at

Desert Vista. Up until that point, he had also dabbled with lacrosse and wrestling but started to fall out of love with those two sports.

He joined the Desert Vista Mountain Bike Club. Naturally, John became his coach for a season. He used one of his father’s old bikes and began to fall in love with the sport. But just as that was happening, the pandemic hit. All of his races were canceled, and he was forced to train on his own. That, however, became more of a blessing than a curse. “When all my races were getting canceled, I think it had a negative influence on my motivation,” Braeden said. “But as I realized I had a lot more free time with not having to go to school in person, I think I focused on riding a lot more. That had a positive influence on my skills and my performance.” When Braeden and the rest of the mountain bike team were able to return to competitions, he quickly established himself as one of the top riders on the team and state. He was competing at a high level and

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more points were accumulated from other events, including javelin, where sophomore Hayden Gorovitz took the state title a week earlier. Jodon was also part of the 4x800 team of Bukowski, Nolan Billeter and Gabe Parham that ran the fastest time ever recorded in Arizona at 7 minutes, 43.79 seconds. On Saturday, he had a similar mindset as in the relay to win gold. “The gameplan for the race is really just go out in a 4:40-ish [pace] and then crank down the last three laps,” Jodon said. “The last three laps I started breaking down the pace and started getting some distance. Desert Vista’s girls placed fifth overall at the state meet, headlined by Katie Sigerud’s gold medal in the 1600-meter. Sigerud and teammate Lauren Ping have gone neck and neck for years in a variety of distance events. But injuries this season hampered both runners. However, Sigerud came into the final day of the meet healthy. As a result, she edged Perry’s Taylor Loveall, who won the

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started drawing up plans to go elsewhere for big-time races. But last September those plans were put on hold for two months when he took a tumble and suffered a broken collarbone. The injury required surgery to fix. He utilized stationary bikes during his down time to stay in shape. But it wasn’t the same. John said it was hard to keep him off bikes before he was cleared by a doctor. But when that day came, Braeden picked up where he left off. “I was pretty happy,” Braeden said. “I was riding a stationary right after my surgery. I then went on the road which was pretty fun. I was a little nervous to go back on the dirt but when I finally did it clicked back together.” Since his injury, Braeden has started to compete on a national stage. Braeden and John competed in the Zia Rides Dawn to Dusk race held locally. The 12-hour race concluded with the father-son duo finishing in first place. That was just the beginning for Braeden.

3200-meter race the Wednesday before Saturday’s final events. “I just wanted to go out there in my first lap and a half steady with the pack,” Sigerud said of the 1600. “I was even making my first move at the end of the second going into my third lap.” Mountain Pointe, which has been on the come up this year, saw several of its athletes medal in a variety of events. On the girls’ side, star Trinity Henderson – a transfer from Chandler – placed second in the 100 and 200-meter races, the latter of which is widely considered to be an upset by Pinnacle’s Mckenna Watson. Henderson was also part of the Pride’s 4x100 team that took second. She was joined by Ianna Goode, Brilyance Miller and Alexis Emerson-Berryhill. Mountain Pointe’s boys were led by junior Jayden Davis, a transfer from Casteel. Davis placed third in the 200-meter dash and was part of the fourth place 4x400 team along with Jhaylin Palmer, Isaiah Brown and Jacques Jones. He also took part in the solo 400 where he won gold.

Two weeks ago he traveled to Fayetteville, Arkansas to compete in US Pro Cup UCI at Oz Trails, the self-proclaimed mountain biking capital of the world. Against international competition, Braeden finished 23rd in the Friday shorttrack event and 53rd in the Saturday cross country. He wasn’t particularly happy with his results but made up for it a week later in Prescott during the Epic Rides Whiskey Off-road. The race starts at Prescott’s history Whiskey Row and climbs 6,000-feet into the Prescott National Forest. In a race that draws both professional and amateur riders, Braeden finished in a threeway tie for eighth place and the second junior in the Men’s Open Division. He finished the 50-mile track in three hours and just over 52 minutes. Looking back, John said he’s proud of what Braeden has accomplished. “He wasn’t super competitive as a freshman,” John said. “So to watch him line up last weekend and put down times that were competitive with a lot of the pros, it was pretty

“I knew my spirit is gonna get me across that finish line,” Davis said. Chandler, which the Desert Vista boys edged for the title, had several standout performances on both sides. Most notably, the Wolves were led by freshman phenom S’Niyah Cade, who burst onto the scene at the Nike Chandler Rotary meet when she ran right past the competition in the 100. Cade takes after her mother, Keri Suell, who was a track star herself at Chandler and ran an 11.69 in the 100 back in 2002. Suell said earlier in the season she believes Cade can be just as good, if not better than she was in high school. She nearly made that happen Saturday as she won gold in the 100 with a time of 11.84 seconds. “I wasn’t expecting to win state, so it was exciting,” Cade said. “My mentality is just to focus on what I have to do for the next three years.” North Canyon once again captured the girls’ Division II crown, while McClintock narrowly edged Gilbert for the championship on the boys’ side. In Division III,

amazing. He put his head down and put in the work to get to where he wants to go. It’s inspiring for me.” Braeden will graduate from Desert Vista alongside his classmates on Thursday. Three days later, he will compete in the state championship in Prescott. He will then head to Winter Park, Colorado to compete in the USA Cycling Cross Country National Championship and more races from there. He will be attending Northern Arizona University on the Lumberjack Scholarship, which allows him to continue to ride some of the trails in Flagstaff while remaining close to home to travel outside of Arizona for events. While Mountain Biking wasn’t his first love, it’s quickly turned into a lifelong one. He aims to compete at the highest level as soon as next season when he moves up from the junior division. From there, he has no limit for how far he wants to take his career in the sport. “If you asked my freshman self, I don’t think I would’ve seen myself now,” Braeden said. “I want to work on improving. I just want to step up my game and see what I can do.” ■

Salpointe Catholic’s girls took the crown, beating second-place American Leadership Academy – Queen Creek while Snowflake edged the Patriots on the boys’ side. Valley Christian once again proved to be a dominant force on the track in Division IV as the boys captured their fourth state title in a row and 15th in program history. St. John’s won the Division IV title for girls. Several other standout performances took place at the meet, including Red Mountain sophomore Tyler Matthews winning the 800 and senior Yan Vazquez finishing just .64 seconds short of the 300 hurdles record. “I was just trying to get my steps right and get the state record,” said Vazquez, who is now third all-time with a time of 36.86. ALA-Queen Creek’s Logan Hubler played a key role in the Patriots’ second place finish as he swept the hurdles competition for the second year in a row. Also a standout quarterback for the team, he was happy with the way he capped off his career. “I went back-to-back this year,” Hubler said. “So, it feels good that all the hard work we put in this offseason is paying off.” ■

Sellinger plans to race in a national championship in Colorado later this summer. Then, he will attend Northern Arizona University where he will be close enough to home to travel to events while taking on some of the breathtaking trails in and around Flagstaff (Courtesy John Sellinger)

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he Mesa Arts Center has unveiled its 2022-2023 Performing Live season that its program director calls “our biggest season ever.” “I’ve been booking shows at Mesa Arts Center since it opened in 2005,” said Randy Vogel. “I believe that Mesa Arts Center’s 2022-23 Performing Live season is our biggest season ever. I am especially thrilled that we’re bringing the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to Mesa Arts Center. Arizona’s last Chicago Symphony Orchestra appearance was more than 30 years ago.” Tickets are on sale at MesaArtsCenter. com and at 480-644-6500. Here’s the lineup: Matt Fraser, July 9. Matt Fraser is America’s top psychic medium and star of the hit television series on E! Entertainment. Kurtis Connor, Aug. 7. Performer, podcaster, and global YouTube sensation, Kurtis Conner is bringing his freshest, funni-

Riverdance, the famous Irish dancing show, will be at the Mesa Arts Center next year. (Spe-

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est material yet to the stage. America, Aug. 21. On the strength of

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of hits. Whose Live Anyway?, Sept. 8. The critically-acclaimed improv comedy show aired on ABC from 1998 to 2004 and returned in 2013 on The CW, where it’s entering its 8th season. Clannad: The Farewell Tour, Sept. 13. Clannad fuses elements of traditional Irish music and more contemporary folk, new age and rock that combines haunting melodies and mesmerizing vocals. Mariachi Herencia de Mexico with special guest Lupita Infante: Cuando Mexico Canta, Sept. 17. The Latin GRAMMY-nominated group of young Mexican-American musicians are recognized as the new ambassadors of the mariachi tradition. The Music of Cream, Sept. 24. Cream was the blueprint for every supergroup to follow and the heavy blues precursor to Hendrix, Zeppelin and more. Adam Golka, Oct. 6. Polish-American

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pring Arizona Restaurant Week continues this month to bring foodies on a culinary trip around the state but only one eatery in Ahwatukee is participating. The Melting Pot Restaurant of Ahwatukee at Ray Road and Ranch Circle North is joining dozens of eateries across the Valley with three-course prix-fixe menus starting Friday, May 20, to Sunday, May 29. It is sponsored by the Arizona Restaurant Association twice a year to showcase Arizona’s culinary scope while allowing diners to support their local businesses and explore new cuisine at discounted prices. During the 10 days, the three-course menus presented at participating restau-

The Melting Pot is the only Ahwatukee restaurant participatyng in Arizona Restaurant eek, which starts Friday. (Melting Pot) rants for $33, $44 or $55 per person, or per couple in some instances. For an ad-

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rants, though not at the Melting Pot. “As our industry continues to navigate labor shortages, cost increases and limited supplies, we still aim to present our state’s dining community with the most delicious way to explore our culinary scene,” said Steve Chucri, Arizona Restaurant Association chief executive officer. “With dine-in and take-out options and a variety of dining choices, including highend and independently owned best-kept secrets, we encourage diners to use Arizona Restaurant Week as an opportunity to support the industry while enjoying an incredible meal.” Arizona Restaurant Week’s goal is to establish the state as one of the nation’s top culinary destinations. During the 10 days, it encourages spending at and promotes

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pianist Adam Golka is a concerto soloist. Tower of Power, Oct. 7. The most dynamic and distinctive band of survivors in soul music is roaring into its unprecedented 50th anniversary. Nella, Oct. 14. Nella released her debut album in 2019, written and produced by Javier Limón for which she won Best New Artist at the 2019 Latin GRAMMY Awards. National Geographic Live, Oct. 19. Discover how the iconic Olmec heads of Mexico were created, explore the true meaning behind the imposing Teotihuacan pyramids, and get a peek into the culture and daily life in the Mayan city of Chichen Itza. The Fab Four, Oct. 22. The Fab Four is elevated far above every other Beatles Tribute due to their precise attention to detail. Wardruna, Nov. 5. Wardruna have had vast worldwide success, transcending music genres, cultures and languages while being renowned for their innovative and genre-creating renditions of ancient Nordic traditions. Belinda Carlisle, Nov. 6. Go-Go’s founder and lead vocalist Belinda Carlisle has a unique blend of gutsy vocals, emotively charged melodies and picturesque lyrics. Laureates of the Sphinx Competition, Nov. 10. This a national competition offers young Black and Latinx classical string players a chance to compete. KebraSeyoun Charles, double bass, is the senior Division winner and Jonathan Okseniuk, violin, is the junior division winner. Lila Downs, Nov. 12. Mexican American singer and activist Lila Downs has earned multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy awards with her superhuman vocal range and a deeply empathetic spirit. National Geographic Live, Nov. 16.. Marine biologist Diva Amon’s research on unusual deep-sea habitats and species has taken her to extraordinary depths in some of the remotest parts of the planet. Deck the Halls with Disney, Nov. 17.

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the 8,500 eateries. The Melting Pot is offering a $55-perperson mean that includes a cheese fondue for starters, followed by a salad and then a choice of entrees in one of four cooking styles: vegetable broth, coq au vin, a Caribbean mojo or tabletop grilling. Diners can choose from steak, lobster,

The Blue Man Group, appearing at the Mesa Arts Center in November, uses unusual homemade instruments as part of their amusing show. (Special to GetOut) Disney Concerts presents Deck the Halls with Disney featuring DCappella. Brian Culbertson, Nov. 20. Brian Culbertson, an award-winning multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer known for his distinct brand of genre-crossing contemporary jazz, R & B and funk, is setting out with his band on The XX Tour. Blue Man Group, Nov. 21. Blue Man Group features signature drumming, colorful moments of creativity and quirky comedy with , custom-made instruments, surprise audience interaction and hilarious absurdity. Under the Streetlamp, Nov. 25. Under the Streetlamp presents your favorite holiday tunes plus songs from the American Radio Songbook. Trinity: Classically Irish, Three accomplished young Irish singers make up the cast of PBS’s newest Celtic music project – Trinity. Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, Nov 27. The group’s Christmas tour has chicken, shrimp or salmon. The Stockyards Steakhouse, a 75-yearold Old Western-style restaurant in Phoenix, has participated in Arizona Restaurant Week since the event began approximately 15 years ago. Owner Gary Lasko said the program has helped Stockyards Steakhouse’s bottom line and yielded a positive response from the public before and after the pandemic.

become a holiday tradition right along with decorating the tree. Dave Koz & Friends, Dec. 14. Special guests David Benoit, Rick Braun, Peter White and Rebecca Jade continue their annual holiday tradition. Straight No Chaser, Dec. 27. Straight No Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music. The Smothers Brothers, Jan. 20. Tom and Dick Smothers, in person for an evening of memories and laughter featuring classic “Comedy Hour” clips and interactive audience Q&A. National Geographic Live, Jan. 18. Alizé Carrère, environmental anthropologist & filmmaker offers a hopeful look at the resilience, perseverance, and innovation of humankind under even the most difficult of conditions. Classical Music Inside Out, Jan. 19. Pianist Awadagin Pratt and the Maxwell

“It boosts business for us,” Lasko said. “It exposes a bunch of people to the restaurant, and maybe you get those people back over the summer if they really like it and think it’s a cool place.” Menus often have off-the-menu entrees, which encourage chefs to cook creatively and take advantage of seasonal items. “We always focus on our signatures, like a filet and prime rib as entrees, instead of

Quartet will play together on a a piano quintet by the Jamaican-British composer Eleanor Alberga. Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Jan. 22. Since September 2010, Chicago Symphony Orchestra has been under the baton of renowned Italian conductor Riccardo Muti. Emmet Cohen Trio, Jan. 25. Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen plays with the command and passion of an artist fully devoted to his medium. Pilobolus: Big Five OH!, Jan. 27. Pilobolus questions its own “givens,” turns its traditions sideways, and brings its past into the future. Kathleen Turner, Feb. 18. A once-ina-lifetime chance to see a true Hollywood legend on stage. Itzhak Perlman, Feb. 19. Itzhak Perlman enjoys superstar status rarely afforded to a classical musician. The Moth Mainstage, Feb. 23. The Moth allows people all over the world and from all walks of life to share their stories on stage in front of a live audience. Penn & Teller, Feb. 24. For over 40 years Penn & Teller have defied labels, and at times physics and good taste, by redefining the genre of magic and inventing their own very distinct niche in comedy. Our Planet Live in Concert, Feb. 25. Combines HD cinematography with allnew orchestrations by Oscar-winning composer Steven Price performed by a live onstage orchestra. Zuill Bailey, March 2. Zuill Bailey, widely considered one of the premiere cellists in the world, is a distinguished soloist, recitalist, artistic director and teacher. The Queen’s Cartoonists, March 3. The Queen’s Cartoonists perform music from cartoons perfectly synchronized to the films projected on stage. Mania The ABBA Tribute, March 4. It has now been 31 years since Abba last

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trying to put some lesser things out there,” Lasko added. “We want to showcase our best items. So, I think that’s the opportunity for people, to go to some restaurants they wouldn’t necessarily go to and check them out at a better price and a slower time of year.”

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