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t least six Valley teens have lost their lives to suicide or unexplained drug overdoses since mid-March and the trend has alarmed an educator who has been a longtime advocate for the mental and emotional health of Arizona youth. At least three of the deaths are confirmed suicides and advocate Katey McPherson says the outbreak underscores the need for par-

ents, schools and government at all levels to pay more attention to the growing number of young people in crisis – a plea she has made for more than five years. The deaths also underscore a warning from Teen Lifeline, the nonprofit teen suicide prevention hotline and service, that parents of Arizona teenagers must be particularly vigilant about their children’s mental health at this time of year. More young people tend to get depressed as they either lose daily contact with classmates, experience anxiety over their

grades or for other reasons related to the end of the school year. “In the summer of 2017, we lost four students to suicide in 90 days in a neighboring school community,” said McPherson, referring to Higley and Queen Creek school districts. “This is known as an ‘echo cluster’ that if not addressed using prevention science, can lead to contagion. “In May of 2021, two CUSD students – during

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May 19 was a glorious evening for hundreds of Desert Vista and Mountain Pointe high school seniors as they closed a chapter of their young lives by receiving their diplomas. Hundreds more family members and friends cheered from the stands of the two schools’ stadiums, as grads like Chaantia Coleman of Mountain Pointe and Desert Vista’s Maddy Makay exchanged the word “senior” for the title of “alumna.” For more scenes from both graduations, see pages 22 and 23.

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oy Conrad, father of the late Staff Sergeant Alex Conrad of Chandler, has been busy since his son was killed in combat in Somalia in 2018– either the last or second-last Arizona warrior felled by enemy fire in the last This photo of Staff Sgt. Alex four years. Conrad was taken shortly before There are a lot his death. (Special to AFN) of Gold Star Family events and dedications he has attended while he also volunteers with a number of organizations. “I was talking to one of the dads and I said, ‘You know, when does it slow down?’” Roy recalled. “And because his son was killed almost 10 years ago, he says, ‘You know, it slows down when you want it to slow down. OK?’ And he says, ‘You know, we’re here for you. But if you need the space, you take it.’” Roy finds that peace when he travels cross country on his motorcycle, something he does about a half dozen times a year. “That’s my space,” he said. His most recent trip across the country on motorcycle was earlier this month to visit his son’s grave on what would have been his 30th birthday. Alex Conrad was serving at a small outpost in Somalia about 200 miles southwest of Mogadishu as part of Operation Octave Shield when, on June 8, 2018, it came under attack from al Shabab militants. A human intelligence officer with the Army’s 3rd Special Forces Group, Alex – along with three other Americans and a Somali soldier – was wounded by shrapnel from a mortar round. He had joined the Army 10 years earlier and had deployed twice to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He later completed the French basic language course at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in 2016, and was subsequently assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group as a human intelligence noncommissioned officer, according to the Military Times. His awards and decorations include the Meritorious Unit Commendation (second award), the Army Commendation Medal (third award), the Army Achievement

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this very same week of the school year – died, one by suicide in a public venue and the other overdosed on fetanyl,” she said. ”Vigils were held. Thoughts and prayers were said. And here we all are, still whistling by the graveyard. “It’s as if kids dying is now normalized,” an angry and frustrated McPherson said. She said recent student vigils and protests underscore that “the kids are tired of the lack of care and concern for their well-being.” Students gathered at Chandler City Hall May 22, specifically targeting “bullying in schools and issues concerning minorities.” Additionally, a vigil was held at Chandler City Hall last Friday in the wake of a Hamilton High student’s fatal overdose and possible suicide. The student appears to have recently transferred to Valley Christian. That death May 16, as well as that of a Chandler High sophomore who died by suicide last weekend, followed by a few weeks the deaths of two Brophy College Prep students, one by suicide and the other an overdose. A Deer Valley high school student also died by suicide within the last month. And an Arcadia High student died by suicide in mid-March at age 16 in his home. A former short-term girlfriend of one of the suicide victims was targeted with social media threats by the dead boy’s friends who erroneously blamed her for the death. McPherson criticized efforts to address teen mental health issues – even as countless studies have raised the alarm about the pandemic’s impact on young lives in a wide variety of ways. “Our efforts to locally, collectively, and collaboratively get in front of this ever growing epidemic and suicide contagion have been weak at best,” McPherson said. “There are a number of people working in silos and not letting the subject matter experts in to do the work they are trained to do.” Calling the deaths part of “a public health issue that is a lethal hazard to the safety of our schools and community,” McPherson voiced frustration that drove her about five years ago to carefully track the teen suicides in the East Valley that she has become aware of. That total ex-

Shaken by one confirmed and one possible suicide in three days earlier this month in the Chandler Unified School District, dozens of teens gathered last Friday night at Chandler City Hall for a vigil. More showed up Sunday for a second rally that zeroed in on bullying of LGBTQ and non-white students, though teen mental health also was a big concern voiced by participants. (Special to AFN) ceeds five dozen. “I am still waiting five years later for parents, city, state, faith, and district leadership to truly stand up, rise up, and champion youth mental health with policy, funding, and true compassion and conviction for our youth,” she said. In 2021, the American Academy of Pediatrics declared a state of emergency after its studies showed “suicide-risk screenings have yielded higher positive rates than during the pre-pandemic period.” In a study of teen death rates in 14 states, the journal JAMA Pediatric on April 25 wrote, “The proportion of overall suicides among adolescents increased during the pandemic. No other pandemic-period changes in adolescent outcomes were statistically significant.” The National Alliance of Mental Illness last September noted that teen suicide rates are higher than the national average in Arizona, where 17% of high school students said they’ve seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year. As school districts pull the curtain down on the 2021-22 school year – the second consecutive year of disruptions in

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campus and home life by COVID-19 – Teen Lifeline asked parents to pay close attention to their kids’ behavior. Both Chandler High and Hamilton High administrators emailed students and parents in the wake of the deaths, offering the services of counselors and the district Crisis Response Team. The mother of the Arcadia High student posted a heart-wrenching description of finding her son’s lifeless body at home and discovering that despite his 11 social media posts in one day from a private Instagram chat group shortly before his death that stated he was going to take his life, “not one peer took action.” “We are not about blaming of others or shaming others,” she wrote on seeandsay. live. “This is about looking at social media, dismissing statements of suicide, minimizing statements of suicide, glorifying statements of suicide, and the lack of accountability of a person who clearly is told that a person is going to commit suicide... and their lack of action. What has happened to our humanity?” Teen Lifeline volunteer suicide prevention peer counselors have seen an annual

10% increase in calls during the last two months of a school year. A study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at the beginning of April showed more than 44% of high school students in the United States reported feeling sad or hopeless every day for two weeks or longer since the start of the pandemic. Disruption in normal activities, the loss of a close relative, isolation brought on by social distancing protocols and campus closures have all contributed to higher levels of anxiety and depression among young people, numerous experts have warned in the past year. The study also revealed nearly one in 10 teens made a suicide attempt and nearly one in five seriously considered attempting suicide. In Arizona, Teen Lifeline said it has experienced a rapid growth in calls to its teen crisis hotline the past two years, including a 20% increase in calls and texts from 2020 to 2021 and a 50% increase in calls and texts since the pandemic began in March 2020. “Regular conversations about mental health could save your child’s life,” said Nikki Kontz, clinical director at Teen Lifeline. “It’s been a rough couple years for everyone. Check in with your teen and ask how they’re feeling, if they’re worried about anything or if they have any concerns about the end of the school year,” she added. ■

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Teens who are struggling with thoughts of suicide, depression, anxiety or who just need someone to talk with are encouraged to call the Teen Lifeline hotline at 602-248-TEEN (8336) or 800-248TEEN. The 24/7/365 service is staffed by teen peer counselors daily from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. daily, including holidays. Trained counselors are available at all other times. Teens can also text the hotline at 602248-8336 between the hours of noon and 9 p.m. on weekdays and 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. on weekends. Information: TeenLifeline.org.

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Canyon Reserve provokes fire station concerns BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

lthough the city canceled the scheduled May 23 Ahwatukee Foothills Village Planning Committee meeting on the Canyon Reserve development, some nearby residents made their concerns known to the panel – especially about the absence of plans for a police substation and/or fire station in western Ahwatukee. Reserve 100 LLC and its parent Blandford Homes were to go before the VPC for its recommendation to the city Planning Commission on their proposed reclassification of Chandler Boulevard between 19th and 27th avenues along the northern and western boundaries of the massive development. The move would basically keep both segments at their current widths. A city Street Transportation Department spokeswoman last week confirmed that it is not finished with a review of the developers’ proposal – which they had hoped would go before the Planning Com-

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ousing and homelessness, education funding and abortion rights dominated a 90-minute debate among the five Democratic candidates for two House seat nominations in the legislative district that includes Ahwatukee. LD 12 House candidates Patricia Contreras of Ahwatukee, Sam Huang and Ajlan “AJ” Kurdoglu of Chandler, and Anastasia “Stacey” Travers and Paul Weich, also both of Ahwatukee, sought to differentiate themselves on those issues, though they all agreed that public education needs more funding and women’s right to an abortion should be protected. In the only debate before the Aug. 2 primary, there was no chance for voters to see where the two Ahwatukee competitors for the Republican Senate nomination in LD 12 stand because they didn’t show. Gina Roberts, voter education director for the Arizona Clean Elections Commission, which sponsored the debate, said businessman David Richardson had agreed to appear and that Realtor Suzanne Sharer “tentatively agreed.” Roberts said that on the day of the May 18 debate, Sharer “ultimately declined – she said she had a scheduling conflict she could not get out of.” Told by the commission she would not be attending, Richardson bowed out after “he indicated he didn’t think it would be appropriate for him to attend if the other attendees were not his opponent,” Roberts said. There is no contest in the other two primary election races and those candidates had not been expected. They include Democratic Rep. Mitzi Epstein, who will run for LD 12 Senate on the Democratic ticket, and Republican House candidates Terry Roe and Jim Chaston. Though moderator Nathan Brown, a Capitol Times reporter who covers the House, used Scottsdale as an example of the skyrocketing cost of homes and rent, the five candidates made it clear that problem plagues Ahwatukee and the rest of LD 12 as well. Harkening to her 30 years with the City of Phoenix as a director of various human services, including those for the elderly, Contreras said rent and home prices are pricing seniors out of their homes.

Nathan Brown, upper left, who covers the state House for the Arizona Capitol Times, held the five LD 12 Democrats for the House in a 90-minute debate, including, clockwise from top center, Paul Weich, Aljan “AJ” Kurdoglu, Anastasia “Stacy” Travers, Patricia Contreras and Sam Huang. (PBS) “The state has a rule right now where the individual cities can’t do any kind of price control,” Contreras said, “and I think that’s something that needs to be addressed, maybe give the cities back the opportunity to take a look at how they can work individually as individual cities to work on the problem versus having the state mandate that prices can’t be addressed.” Huang said there is a difference in the affordability issue between the poor and middle class. “If we are talking about poor people, I will tell you it will never be affordable,” Huang said, calling it “a very, very complicated issue.” “We need to equip people with a living skill to make a living,” he added, saying that while rent control could be an option, “I would like to do it in a more gentle way.” Kurdoglu said, “As a legislator I will work with city, county and federal officials to find for long-term solutions to this issue. In the short term, we can start to fasttrack affordable housing.” Stating the affordability issue was more a question for the cities to address, Travers endorsed the idea of giving cities more say on controlling rent, “find a way to regulate predatory investors,” and “put more money into that housing fund to help with

other solutions.” Weich zoomed in on the issue of preemption – the state assuming control over issues that might be more effectively handled by municipalities. He also echoed Travers in identifying out-of-state big-money investors as a primary driving force in the escalation of housing prices and rent. He said local government and not the Legislature was best equipped to tailor affordability solutions to their own jurisdictions. Weich also stressed, “But just buying the houses at a lower price and then selling them at a higher price is free enterprise and I wouldn’t necessarily define that as predatory.” On the related issue of homelessness, Weich said that also is an issue where “the state government needs to get out of the way” and let cities and towns craft their own programs. Travers, a military veteran who fought the Veterans Administration when it comes to homeless veterans, said the state cannot effectively address the problem. But she also stressed that a common thread in both the issues of affordability and homelessness and even education funding involves the need for greater communication among state, county and local governments.

“We all need to work together, whether it’s education, homelessness, housing affordability, or any of the other topics that we’re going to talk about tonight,” Travers said. “The key is to make sure that we have those lines of communication open with these other entities… We can continue to create this dialogue where we are trying to solve problems together and not off in our own corners trying to do it alone.” Kurdoglu called for a two-prong approach. In the short term, he said, “we have to support every single social community program, innovative ones, such as creating vouchers for hotel staying, micro housings, increasing and creating low barrier shelters are very important. And also in the long run, we have to create new programs or invest more into them, for people to have a job training so they can run with their life. Healthcare is very important in the same way, we have to create adequate funding for that.” Huang said, “If you take a close look, you will see most of the homeless population is not local. They are actually from outside.” He cited Chandler’s Section 8 program and said it should require tenants to renew every year “because they have no incentive to get independent.”

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Contreras said, “There really is no good solution because there’s so many different aspects of homelessness.” Like Travers, she noted that part of the unsheltered population involves drug abuse, another mental illness and that “what needs to happen is our wraparound services so that we can address each of those people experiencing homelessness in a fashion that gives them services where they’re at.” On education, Kurdoglu said, “I will work hard to increase our investment in our public schools and in our students and in our teachers so we can hire and retain great quality teachers.” Travers noted that among the five candidates, she is the only one with school-aged children and that “we need to increase pupil funding” and that investment may be

far greater in very low-income areas. She also called for increasing pay and other incentives to retain teachers, more professional development opportunities for them and more funding for social-emotional well-being for students and more funding for special education programs. Weich said the issue of education was multifaceted. Calling attention to the Arizona Supreme Court’s elimination of the education tax on high wage earners, he accused Gov. Doug Ducey and the Legislature of packing the high court with jurists who have “dealt vicious body blows” to the public education system. Contreras cited the lack of teachers and psychologists in many school district and said teacher pay needed a major upgrade to retain and attract more people to both professions. Huang called for high teacher pay and greater capacity in teacher colleges. ■

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Roy Conrad of Chandler stands in front of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Gilbert, which last month was renamed after his son, Staff Sgt. Alex Conrad, who died in combat in Somalia in 2018. Roy memorializes his son in many ways, including with a decal on the rear of his motorcycle. (David Minton/Staff Photographer)

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ton, D.C., just so he could hear veterans tell their stories from their days on active duty. Roy said one thing he likes to do on his motorcycle trips is visit the many memorials set up to remember the fallen. “I’ll go through and see some of these little towns and, for example, Benson and Wilcox, and even Bisbee, some of those hidden away little memorials that are nothing more than just a little marker sitting there,” Roy said. “But that community will gather together around that and just remember their fallen members from their community.

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“Our veterans are not neglected, because they are remembered that way,” Roy said. “But it doesn’t do any good if nobody goes to them. And so many of them are, the memorials themselves, are forgotten. Somebody spent a lot of time and effort to do that memorial, to memorialize our veterans, and not just our fallen veterans, but our veterans that are here with us today.” The Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Gilbert was renamed after Sgt. Alex Conrad on April 23. Roy said hundreds of people attended the dedication, not just from Arizona but from all over the U.S. One way that he remembers his son is to visit Veterans Oasis Park, which opened in

Chandler late last year. Ray and the father of a former Chandler resident who was killed in action in Afghanistan, Major Brent Taylor of Utah, painted some big rocks there in the color of their son’s beret. Alex Conrad’s is red, and Taylor’s is tan. “I think it was a Girl Scout troop that went through there and painted up a whole bunch of rocks,” Roy said. “They researched and found names of the fallen and painted their names on there and put a little inscription on them just to remember him, which I thought was really, really neat.” ■

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rizona traffic fatalities hit their highest level in 15 years in 2021, when the state saw a 6.5% increase in highway deaths that experts blame in part on bad driving habits made worse during the pandemic. The 1,212 deaths on state roads last year were the most since 2006 and the latest in a steady increase since 2010, when deaths in Arizona bottomed out at 759. “We have had more fatalities because there are more people driving faster, speed is a major, major factor” that only got worse during the pandemic, said Alberto Gutier, executive director of the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. “People are not following the rules of the road and putting themselves and others in danger.” Despite the “tragic and sad” rise, however, Arizona was still well below the U.S. increase of 10.5% for 2021, and its final numbers were a sharp slowdown from

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the new Canyon Reserve development in Ahwatukee,” Promontory resident Steve Whalley wrote, stating “it already takes 15 minutes to get a firetruck, ambulance or police vehicle out here in an emergency. Home Insurance companies have even turned us down due to the fire station being too far away. “With the 1,500 new dwellings and associated vehicles, people and visitors in this area things will only get worse,” he continued. “A fire and police substation is absolutely essential and a top priority.” He also called for widening Chandler Boulevard to five lanes – two in each direction with a middle turn lane. City planners five years ago said widening would occur once the State Trust Land was developed. Leslie Dunlop, also of Promontory, expressed identical concerns, writing, “Without a fire station near our community, it poses a safety concern on how quickly a fire truck can reach us with congested traffic.” Like several other residents who wrote the VPC, she also called to an additional South Mountain Freeway interchange west of 17th Avenue because of the in-

The above chart shows how the increase in traffic fatalities from 2020 to 2021 broken down by region. ( NHTSA) earlier in the year, when highway deaths in the state were increasing at a pace of more than 18%. Nationwide, 42,915 people died on the highway in 2021, an average of over 117

creased traffic from Canyon Reserve. The Arizona Department of Transportation has no plans for one in its five-year plan. Jon Samuelson raised an issue with Blandford’s choice of the name for its development, noting there already is a Canyon Reserve around Ray Road and 31st Street, less than five miles away. “Having two communities with the same name will certainly be confusing for Village residents and delivery drivers,” he wrote. “It will also dilute the exclusivity of the high-end mountainside community on Ray Road.” Alan Beaudoin of Norris Design, the zoning consultant for the project, addressed both the name and the first-responder issues in separate forums. When Beaudoin appeared before the VPC in April to give committee members a preview of Blandford’s plans, committee member Darin Fisher of Vision Community Management, which manages the three HOAs closest to Canyon Reserve, raised concerns about first responders’ proximity. Beaudoin said those concerns have never been raised in meetings with city planners. “Our single greatest concern we have

people a day, according to the latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That was the most in the U.S. in 16 years. David Harkey, the president of the In-

down is the lack of public safety,” Fisher said. “The Phoenix Fire Department, the ambulance services and Police Department cannot meet their stated delivery times for service to Foothills Reserve, Calabria, Promontory.” He added those services “are continually missing” target delivery times in Club West and other nearby HOAs as well. “There has long been a debate down in our end of Ahwatukee about putting a fire substation or police substation down there,” Fisher said, noting the development would bring at least 5,000 new residents and as many as 3,200 motor vehicles that will be “massively impacting the density in that particular end of Ahwatukee.” “That has not come up in conversation yet,” Beaudoin replied. “But we haven’t started the extensive process with the City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department yet either. …This is the first that we hear of a public response challenge in the western portion of the Ahwatukee Foothills. “We certainly will be having conversations with the Fire Department, for sure. And can certainly bring up conversations with the Police Department as well as it

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New vistas in the desert Some families of the members of the Desert Vista High School Class of 2022, like 1)Toby Carlock, brought posters to cheer their graduate on while 3) Carly Kazanas spent a little time fixing tassels as the proud seniors prepared for the ceremonial walk. The wind played some havoc on the grads, like 5) Mia Jung and Bernice Lin, while the heat inspired 7) Tyler Pickens to bring a small electric fan. But neither wind nor heat stood in the way of the Thunder grads’ joy. (Photos by David Minton/AFN Staff Photographer)

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Members of the Mountain Pointe High School Class of 2022 gathered May 19 to reap their well-earned reward for four years of hard work – two of them during the turbulent challenges of a worldwide pandemic. Among the seniors who collected their diploma were some who were recognized for special accomplishments, like 5) Ashley Brown, 6) Jhennifer Arciniegas and 7) Jackqueline Andrade while Co-valedictorians 8) Kyle Young and 9) Chase Meyer delivered stirring messages to their classmates. (Photos by Zac BonDurant/AFN Contributo)r

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Novelist turns to nonfictional look at Eucharist BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

ive years after long-time Ahwatukee Dennis Lambert added “novelist” to a list of accomplishments that includes pharmaceutical sales and marketing executive, rock band guitarist, marathon runner, poet and Catholic Church deacon, he has taken his writing career into a new territory – one rooted in a fundamental tenet of his faith. He just published “For Real? Christ’s Presence in the Eucharist,” a 182-page Liguori Publications paperback that aims “to radically change, affirm, or deepen your belief in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist,” according to the publisher. Drawing mainly on the Bible, it explores what he believes is evidence of Christ’s real presence in the Eucharist – the bread shared at communion during a mass. “The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Catholic faith,” Lambert explained. “Sadly there are Catholics who misunder-

Dennis Lambert, a 22-year Ahwatukee resident, has published a painstaking examination of Christ’s presence in the Eucharist, the bread shared at a Catholic mass. Lambert’s paperback draws on four sources, mainly Jesus’ words in the Bible for his exploration of the Eucharist. (Courtesy of Dennis Lambert)

stand what it is and what our faith teaches about it. Of course, of all the beliefs and teachings of the Church, the Eucharist can

and often is a dividing point between the Protestant and Catholic faiths. “As someone who was born into the

Catholic faith, and who later took a twoyear detour into the evangelical world, I am keenly aware of the division that this teaching has. Having gone from unbelief to belief in the reality of the Eucharist, I felt both uniquely qualified and compelled to give an explanation for what the Catholic church teaches regarding this unique, heavenly, and grace abundant substance.” Catholics might draw intellectual and spiritual assurance in the book’s adherence to Catholic dogma by the fact that the church has given it “an imprimatur,” – Latin, for “let it be printed.” “In the Roman Catholic church, it serves as a permission, required by contemporary canon law and granted by a bishop, for the publication of any work on Scripture or, in general, any writing containing something of peculiar significance to religion, theology, or morality. Additionally retiring Phoenix Diocese Bishop Thomas Olmsted has endorsed the

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Ahwatukee grad honored as SMCC valedictorian AFN NEWS STAFF

hwatukee resident Emily Gerlach – described as a fierce advocate for the disabled – recently was valedictorian for the 2022 graduating class of South Mountain Community College. Hailed by the schools as “a student who thrives by advocating for herself and others,” Emily enrolled in the school in 2019 and was one of any students who spent most of her education online because of the pandemic. Yet, she gained a reputation for “rising above many challenges, her perseverance, focus, and career goals,” according to the college. Having lived in Arizona for almost four years after moving from New Jersey, she found community while attending SMCC. After graduating from Horizon Honors High School, Emily decided to major in Behavioral Health Sciences as she is planning for a career as a psychologist. “The BHS program at SMCC created a small network of friends and community for me,” she said. “I felt I could talk to my classmates, professors like Dr. Wil-

Emily Gerlach is a student who thrives by advocating for herself and others. As she began her college journey (Special to AFN) liam Beverly, and friends from the BHS Club, where I found connection and support during school, even if it was primarily online.” She said her goal is to open her own private practice and “create a space with accessibility for everyone. “

Diagnosed with cerebral palsy before birth, she “learned to advocate for herself and her access during her childhood,” the college said. “My disability has made me very vocal,” she said. “It taught me to advocate for myself and to help others become their own advocate to help build a strong community from within.” Emily said she chose South Mountain Community College because of the campus’ design and the access for students with disabilities. “She found SMCC to be one of the few colleges to have an ‘evacuation plan for people like her,’” the college said. “During the Ability Maricopa Convocation, the student speaker shared data that really resonated with me,” Emily said, “including mentioning that people with disabilities are twice as likely to open their own businesses.” The college said Emily found guidance from professors like Beverly, director of the college’s Behavioral Health Sciences Program as well as campus counselors and Catherine Pettet, the school’s director of Disability Resources and Services.

Emily was also awarded the President’s Honors Scholarship from the Honors Program, and was a recipient of the Chancellor’s Award. “Becoming valedictorian for her class culminates years of hard work and dedication,” the college said. “Her time in the BHS program, and the close community cemented her goal to become a therapist who ‘helps people grow into themselves.’” Emily graduated with four degrees – an Associates of Applied Science (AAS) Behavioral Science, Associates in Arts (AA) and AGEC-A; a Certificate of Completion (CCL) Advanced Behavioral Health Science (BHS); and a Certificate of Completion (CCL) Basic Behavioral Health Science (BHS). She plans to stay at the South Mountain campus while continuing toward her bachelor’s degree through Northern Arizona University. She hopes to eventually continue on to her master’s as it will get her closer to her goal of owning her own private practice. Her final message to her classmates is to reassure them that “having a healthy amount of fear is okay because it creates courage to make anything happen.” ■

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Tickets available, volunteers needed for wine-beer celebration 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 information on volunteering is 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.

Ahwatukee Toastmasters holding open house, welcomes newcomers

The Ahwatukee Toastmasters is holding an open house 7-8 a.m. June 7 at Esperanza Lutheran Church, 2601 E. Thunderhill Place, Ahwatukee. The club meets 7-8 a.m. every Tuesday. Award-winning Ahwatukee author Katrina Shawver, who is president of the Ahwatukee Toastmasters, said, “The group is celebrating thirty-five years as an active and strong organization in the Ahwatukee-Foothills area. “The club’s mission is to provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills,

resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. Founded in 1924, Toastmasters International operates in 149 countries and has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders. For more information call or text Janice at 602-818-0472.

Ahwatukee Kiwanis lists speakers at its regular Thursday 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.

Gila River Indian Community offering grants to nonprofits

Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte and Vee Quiva – are accepting applications from nonprofits for its self-excluded jackpot fund beginning June 1. The deadline to apply is June 30 at 5 p.m.

All Arizona 501(c)(3) organizations that are recognized by the IRS and focus on education and children’s welfare are eligible for consideration to receive self-excluded jackpot funds. The nonprofits can apply online through June 30. The selected applicants will be notified in September and honored during a special Gila River Cares event in October. “We are privileged to further support Gila River Cares mission of giving back through the self-excluded jackpots,” said Kenneth Manuel CEO of Gila River Resorts & Casinos. “The funds help smaller yet influential organizations thrive and we look forward to discovering and supporting new nonprofits each year.” Last year, more than $84,000 was distributed across three nonprofits benefiting Arizonans including one•n•ten, ICAN: Positive Programs for Youth and The Tommy Two Shoes Literacy Project for Children. Self-excluded jackpot funds are accumulated when a gaming winner is ineligible to receive their winnings on table games, slot machines or bingo. This money is distributed to help further support Gila River Cares mission of giving back to locals in need. To apply and view eligibility qualifications visit playatgila.com/gila-river-cares.

GOP candidates at series of town halls at Club West center

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 is June 7, when Secretary of State hopefuls will appear. Others are: June 23, gubernatorial candidates; and July 14, state senate and superintendent of schools candidates.

Local American Legion Post always seeking new members

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 480326-4656. ■

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book – which Lambert said “means a great deal to me.” Lambert wrote and published five years ago an award-winning novel called “The Table,” about a fictional table built by Jesus’ grandfather that is handed down over centuries and is discovered by a man during a spiritual crisis and emotional loss. Though he still writes fiction and has completed two more novels, he felt a need to steer his literary attention to “the gracegiving gift that the Eucharist is.” “Because so many people don’t believe, or more so, have not taken the time to explore this teaching of the Eucharist, the real question becomes ‘how could I not want to share this, straight from the lips of Jesus, scripturally based truth?’” He noted that the Catholic Church “is making a purposeful focus at this time to promulgating the truth about the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist” start-

ing in July for two years through Eucharistic Revivals throughout the United States. He cited a recent writing by Olmstead who said, “Christians have in the midst of modern turmoil Christ Himself, found in the Holy Eucharist.” Asked who comprises his target audience, Lambert said he hopes three different groups of people read it. They are: “Catholics who currently don’t know or believe in the ‘Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist;’ my Protestant brothers and sisters who believe that the Eucharist is just a symbol; and Catholics who believe in the ‘Real Presence’ who want to learn how to easily share this truth with others.” “For those who do not believe in the ‘Real Presence,’ it is my hope that, enlightened by the words of Christ, his apostles, and their immediate successors, that they come to realize the truth and come to believe in the transformative nature of the Eucharist,” he continued.

“For those who already believe, this entire topic can seem overwhelming and difficult to share with others. Using a simple image of a relay race, the book helps to provide readers with a very easy to remember and easy to pass on method of sharing this truth.” He uses the metaphor of a relay race to describe the four “legs” of his research: Jesus’ words in the Bible, his apostles’ writings, those who followed the apostles like St. Ignatius of Antioch and “those early Church Fathers until today.” “During this entire period of time, from Jesus to the Church today, the teaching of Jesus’ true presence in the Eucharist has remained the same,” Lambert said. “The baton has never dropped.” A 22-year Ahwatukee resident who is a deacon at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Ahwatukee, Lambert is available to speak at parishes, conferences and special events. His book is available at Liguori.org and

from other book sellers. He can be reached at deacondennislambert@gmail.com or dennislambert-writer.com. ■

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Massage aids pregnant women’s well-being BY DARLA S. HOFFMANN AFN Guest Writer

women’s body will undergo any number of changes during pregnancy. As miraculous and beautiful as giving birth may be, the fact is any sized body will be carrying around more blood and weight during this time – hence, fatigue and swelling are common happenings. Many women also experience compressed nerves, anxiety and depression and sore muscles as a result of being pregnant. According to the American Pregnancy Association, massage therapy can reduce anxiety, relieve muscle tension, improve joint pains, circulation, and lymphatic flow, and even possibly improve labor outcomes. It’s important that you find a therapist that is trained in pregnancy massage and communicate your treatment plans with

your doctor. Pregnancy massage is safe and relaxing for a mother to be, yet there are certain contra-indications. For instance, although there is no evidence that massage causes miscarriage, due to the higher chances of having one in the 1st trimester many therapists require you to be in the 2nd trimester just in case. Blood clots are another concern due to the increased volume and often swelling in the legs. If someone is prone to clotting, the calves and inner thighs are more common areas for one to occur. Consequently, lighter pressure is used as opposed to deep tissue massage as a precautionary measure. Additionally, there are a few areas to avoid during pregnancy to not provoke contractions and to reduce any chance of harm. The ankles, wrists, and hands have pressure points of which a trained therapist should be very mindful of and keep manipulation limited. For example, the fleshy spot of the hand

between the thumb and forefinger, known as the Hegu point, is considered unsafe as it may cause uterine contractions. It’s best to be responsible and understand all the concerns associated with any activity during pregnancy but, in most cases, receiving a massage can be extremely beneficial to your well-being. Increasing that circulation can help deliver oxygen and nutrients to the fetus. The stress reduction can indirectly give you a better night’s sleep and boost the immune system. Furthermore, it can aid in the regulation of hormones to help cure depressive episodes and erratic mood swings. There are many wonderful reasons to make massage an essential part of prenatal care. What to expect in the massage room will be determined by you and the massage therapist each time you come in for treatment. If you are still sleeping on your stomach or back it is likely that position

will work just fine in the early stages. However, as your baby and belly grow, it is best to situate the woman on her side. Therapists will likely perform half the massage on one side and half on the other. The positioning of pillows between the legs is beneficial in keeping the spine straight and long to alleviate pain from lying too long. Due to the inevitable squashing of a woman’s organs during pregnancy, one might request another pillow placement or position that is more comfortable. A good therapist will check in with you but, always communicate if you need to be propped up a bit or could use a slight shift. From there it should be pure relaxation – the hour is yours to be good to your soul. Darla S. Hoffmann, licensed massage therapist and aesthetician at A-peeling Faces Skincare & Massage Therapy in Ahwatukee. apeelingfaces.com, 480540-7555 ■

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enice Hughes of Ahwatukee Foothills had been a nurse anesthetist for more than 25 years when she decided to open a clinic using ketamine to help people battling depression and anxiety. People had told her about the practice of ketamine therapy for mood disorders, but she didn’t consider doing it until a tragedy hit home: Her nephew took his life and it devastated her family. “What if I could help others not have to go through what our family went through?” she asked herself. In March 2019, she opened the Scottsdale Ketamine Clinic, and in March this year, she opened a second location because it’s closer to home. Ahwatukee Ketamine Clinic, on South 40th Street south of Frye Road, also offers IV therapies that Hughes says can help

improve appearance or athletic performance, heal hangovers and more. But ketamine therapy is Hughes’ passion. She started researching and reading about it, did a course of study and started going to conferences to prepare for opening her business. She continues to follow all of the studies that come out and bases her treatments on the research. Though not a lot is known about exactly how the drug works to treat depression, it basically “makes those feel-good pathways stronger,” she explained. Ketamine became a popular recreational drug that amplifies sensations, acts as a stimulant and can cause hallucinations and dissociative reactions. This same drug, however, when given in very low doses in controlled settings, appears to have rapid antidepressant effects and has been used to treat post-traumatic

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n Oregon company earlier this month paid $2.5 million of less than half an acre of land on the southeast corner of 48th Street and Chandler Boulevard to set up an apparent oil change business. Chimera LLC bought the .48-acre parcel – about 20,821 square feet – in the Ahwatukee Hills Plaza from Scottsdale-based commercial real estate investment company Unified CRE Partners for the future site of a Take 5 Oil Change franchise that still must be approved for an apparent zoning change by the city, according to Valley real estate tracker vizzda.com. Driven Brands, the franchisor of Meineke Car Care and other auto repair businesses, acquired Take 5 in 2016 and made it its core oil-change/lube business brand in June 2019. It is now considered the nation’s lead-

ing fast-oil-change services. There already are several Take 5 locations in the Valley, including Tempe. It was founded in 1984 in Louisiana as Rapid Oil Change and offered quick oil changes, minor repairs and other maintenance services and quickly expanded. About 12 years after it was founded, Take 5 piloted its first five-minute drivethru oil change concept, and, according to 10 Missions Media, “pivoted to improve the customer experience and the speed of the service they provided. Eventually, the company converted its Rapid Oil locations to the five-minute format.” The company now advertises its service as a 10-minute experience, including things like checking tire air pressure, filters and wiper blades within that time. ■ The Take 5 Oil Change would be located in the shaded area, if City Council approves an apparently required zoning change. (vizzda.com)

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What investors can – and can’t – control BY JOSEPH ORTIZ AFN Guest Writer

s an investor, you can easily feel frustrated to see shortterm drops in your investment statements. But while you cannot control the market, you may find it helpful to review the factors you can control. Many forces affect the financial markets, including geopolitical events, corporate profits and interest rate movements – forces beyond the control of most individual investors. In any case, it’s important to focus on the things you can control, such as these: • Your ability to define your goals – One area in which you have total control is your ability to define your goals. Like most people, you probably have shortterm goals – such as saving for a new car

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stress disorder, migraines, fibromyalgia and other chronic pain issues. Hughes and her husband, Thomas, who does the bookkeeping and other administrative work for the clinics, say they’ve seen firsthand how ketamine has changed their patients’ lives. “People say to me, ‘Thank you for giving me my daddy back,’” Hughes said. She related one case of a 30-year-old man with a college degree who lived at home and never worked due to depression. Ketamine helped him get a job and start his adult life. Sean Parsons, a patient at the Scottsdale clinic, said, “When I go to the clinic, I feel less depressed. I’m a happier husband to be around for my wife.… It gives me the opportunity to feel normal. It’s just made a world of difference.” “It kind of blocks out all the external noise of self-talk, negativity and the drama of the world and allows me to focus on what’s important,” he added. Granted, ketamine for treating mood disorders is still an FDA off-label use and there’s an absence of rigorous medical studies on it. But dozens are currently going on globally, according to a New York

or a dream vacation – and long-term ones, such as a comfortable retirement. Once you identify your goals and estimate how much they will cost, you can create an investment strategy to help achieve them. Over time, some of your personal circumstances will likely change, so you’ll want to review your time horizon and risk tolerance on a regular basis, adjusting your strategy when appropriate. And the same is true for your goals – they may evolve over time, requiring new responses from you in how you invest. • Your response to market downturns – When the market drops and the value of your investments declines, you might be tempted to take immediate action in an effort to stop the losses. This is understandable – after all, your investment results can have a big impact on your future. However, acting hastily could work against you – for example, you could sell

Times article from late 2021. And over the past decade, hundreds of ketamine clinics have opened nationwide. Hughes alone has treated roughly 200 patients since opening in Scottsdale three years ago and has administered more than 1,000 doses of ketamine. So what should someone expect when seeking ketamine treatment? Hughes strongly suggests people get a referral from their psychiatrist and considers ketamine a last-ditch effort for those who have tried other treatments and either haven’t gotten relief or have had side effects. She does a thorough medical history, and those with recent closed-head injury, heart attack, stroke or aneurysm are not good candidates. Patients bring their own headphones and listen to quiet, wordless, soothing music during the treatment. They sit in a small, dimly lit room in an easy chair and she administers a very low dose of ketamine (0.7 to 1.2 milligrams per kilo of a patient’s body weight, depending on weight) for 40 minutes. They are connected to an EKG machine and monitored closely throughout the treatment. Afterward, they stay for 30

investments that still have solid fundamentals and are still appropriate for your needs. If you can avoid decisions based on short-term events, you may help yourself in the long run. • Your commitment to investing – The financial markets are almost always in flux, and their movements are hard to predict. If you can continue investing in all markets – good, bad or sideways – you will likely make much better progress toward your goals than if you periodically were to take a “time out.” Many people head to the investment sidelines when the market tumbles, only to miss out on the beginnings of the next rally. And by steadily investing, you will increase the number of shares you own in your investments – and the larger your ownership stake, the greater your opportunities for building wealth. • Your portfolio’s level of diversifi-

minutes and then must have a driver take them home. During the dose, patients’ reactions run the gamut, but many have out-of-body experiences and hallucinations. One said she felt like she was a tiny blade of grass in a huge field, Hughes recalled. Many see a range of colors. “A lot of times people say ‘I can’t even explain it – it was just weird,’” Hughes stated. Some find it too intense and don’t want to continue, Hughes remarked, but she urges them to stick with it. “If I can get people through that first one and they know what to expect, they’re better after that,” she said. Insurance generally won’t cover the cost, and treatments are $2,200 for a series of six. Studies show the best results come from a series of six treatments over two to three weeks, Hughes said. After that, “boosters” are $400 each and every sixth treatment is half-off. Hughes said more than half of her patients return anywhere from two to six months later for a booster. The Ahwatukee Ketamine Clinic also offers IV therapy, which isn’t available at the Scottsdale location due to space considerations. IVs cost $150 to $200 and include

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cation – While diversification itself can’t guarantee profits or protect against all losses, it can help greatly reduce the impact of market volatility on your portfolio. Just how you diversify your investments depends on several factors, but the general principle of maintaining a diversified portfolio should govern your approach to investing. It’s a good idea to periodically review your portfolio to ensure it’s still properly diversified. The world will always be filled with unpredictable, uncontrollable events, and many of them will affect the financial markets to one degree or another. But within your own investment world, you always have a great deal of control – and with it, you have the power to keep moving toward all your important financial objectives. Joseph Ortiz is a financial planner for Edward Jones. Reach him at 480-753-7664 or joseph.ortiz@edwardjones.com. ■

cocktails of vitamins, minerals and other supplements. Hughes said people use them after a night of partying to ease hangovers, to help recover after intense sporting activity, to feel energized and alert if they’ve been worn down, and more. Although Hughes can’t guarantee that ketamine will cure depression or anxiety, she said studies show a success rate of 78 percent. Her husband, Thomas, said they often think what if they’d started the clinic before their nephew died by suicide. “Could we have helped him such that he would still be here today?” he asked. “That was the start of the journey.” ■

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Bracelet calls to mind Memorial Day’s meaning BY TRUDY THOMPSON SHUMAKER AFN Guest Writer

lovely woman has helped me with my nail care for 15 years. She gently removes my wedding ring, then The Bracelet. She carefully places them in a pretty glass bowl. She is as careful with The Bracelet as she is with my wedding ring. It’s sturdy stainless steel, scratched and a little lopsided from years of wear. For more than 50 years, I’ve worn it. Nobody ever asks about it. Except for an observant paramedic once. I told her no, it’s not a medical alert bracelet. Just load me up and take me to the hospital, will you? And last week an Uber driver asked about it. Her dad had served in Viet Nam but had come home safe. Physically safe, she emphasized, leaving the rest unsaid. The Bracelet isn’t jewelry. The now-battered band of stainless steel cost me $10 in 1969. I made money by babysitting for 50 cents per hour. All my classmates were buying them. I bought mine at the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show. Earnest, long-haired college students were there to sell us bracelets and tell us how important it was to wear them in sup-

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The Ahwatukee Post Office located at 51st Street and Cheyenne Drive is an eyesore and Ahwatukee residents deserve better. Except for some new windows perhaps, the building itself looks like it hasn’t been updated since its dedication in 1987, when Ahwatukee was still in its infancy. If its exterior walls have even received a

port of POWs in Vietnam. My friends and I dug $10 from our bell bottoms and we made the solemn promise: we’d “wear them ‘til they come home.” Our bracelets were shiny stainless steel then, and the black block letters engraved on them told us the name of a young American and the date he had been lost. Mine read: CAPT. JERRY ROE 2-12-68 At home that night, the television news showed young American soldiers fighting a war, just like we saw every night at dinner. Walter Cronkite droned on about the day’s casualties. I didn’t really realize that meant dead soldiers just a couple of years older than me. My dad asked me about The Bracelet. I did my best to explain what it meant. I told him about my promise. He looked at my mom and neither said anything. Did any of us high school students understand what our shiny new bracelets really meant? I didn’t. But now, more than 50 years later, I think I do. Mine meant that a young wife in Texas was left with a hole in her life. Was she a widow? She didn’t know. She hoped he would come home. A mom and a dad had lost a son – or had they? They hoped he

would come home. Word spread through the friends that Jerry was missing. Was he ever coming home? They hoped so. Jerry had been born into a close-knit family on March 16, 1943 in a safe little town called New Boston, Texas. He left for Vietnam after college and flew helicopters for the Army in Vietnam. Jerry’s family and friends kept him in their prayers, praying that someday he would come home But it’s been more than 50 years, and there’s still no word. Yet. On Feb. 12, 1968, Jerry, his crew and his helicopter disappeared without a trace into the jungles of Vietnam. Every day, until they died, those who loved him wondered what had happened to Jerry and his three crewmen: Wade L. Groth, Alan W. Gunn and Harry W. Brown were with Jerry that dark night. Jerry’s parents, his beloved cousin Sandy and many others have died without answers. What about the Groth, Gunn and Brown families? They have never gotten clear answers, either. That happens in war. Jerry’s family knew the U.S. Army helicopter he piloted had disappeared from the radar screen of his home base about 20 minutes after he and his crew depart-

ed. They were on an urgent medical evacuation mission. Jerry’s family knew there had been an intensive three-day search, per Army protocol, then all four crew members had been declared missing. U.S. military members searched for signs of the helicopter and crew. Nothing. Many years later, there were reported sightings and other evidence that some of the crew were alive and imprisoned in Vietnam. But nothing about Jerry Roe. I remember feeling guilty as I went to college, because I was a girl, unconcerned with being drafted to go to Vietnam. So I did what I could, which was pathetically low-impact on my life. I kept wearing The Bracelet. I started donating blood through the American Red Cross. I started volunteering with the American Red Cross. I read books about how the American Red Cross had been founded during the war, and was still serving during blue skies and gray skies. Fast forward to Memorial Day 2022. Captain Roe is still not home. He’s almost 80 now. I’m almost 69. I’m still giving blood. I’m still volunteering with the American Red Cross. And I’m still wearing The Bracelet. ■

fresh coat of paint since then, it certainly doesn’t look like it. The sprawling moonscape of a property it sits on is where it really gets ugly, though. Mangled trees, fire hydrant-sized volunteer palms and stubby bushes, chaotically strewn river rocks amidst the seemingly unraked-in-years gravel, and weeds aplenty. What does such an unsightly spectacle do to neighboring property values like

the restaurants a stone’s throw away, the apartment complex and business offices across the street, or the recreation center just down the road, one wonders. If our local United States Post Office branch subject to the rules of even the most modest homeowner’s association, would it not be receiving letters and fines on a weekly basis demanding its owners clean up their act?

We deserve better. Ahwatukee residents pay taxes just like everyone else. We’re not asking for much, either. Save yourselves the trouble of hiring overpriced architects to give us some palatial structure in Spanish Colonial Revival. A little TLC would go a long way towards improving its image and the community’s perception of its neighbors, the Feds. -Dan Jones

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olan Billeter sat down with his parents, Kyle and Brandye, before his senior year came about last summer. They talked about goals he has for himself in his final year of high school, both academically and athletically. Academically, he wanted to maintain his high-grade point average. Athletically, he wanted to accomplish a daunting feat: win three state championships. “I just smiled and snickered,” Kyle wrote in an email, adding, “knowing how hard it is to win one state championship at a 6A school, let alone three.” At first, Kyle thought Nolan was overreaching. He didn’t want his son to have lofty expectations and be disappointed if he wasn’t able to accomplish his goal. Then, he and the Desert Vista cross country team won the state title in the fall. One down, two to go. Nolan immediately transitioned to soccer when the cross country season ended. He was part of a Thunder team that for three years fell short in the postseason in heartbreaking ways. The Thunder lost in penalty kicks two out of the three years. Both instances were in the quarterfinals or better. But they were determined entering the 2021-22 season. They worked hard all off-season, and Nolan felt something was different about this year’s team. He was right. Desert Vista ran the table in AIA play. Counting tournaments, the team lost four games all year. They entered the 6A postseason as the No. 1 overall seed. They were forced to overtime against Hamilton in the semifinals and prevailed. They won the championship over Chandler a couple days later. “When you’re on a team like that, with guys of that caliber, it’s just so much fun,” Nolan said. “I’ve known most of those boys for five-plus years. So, it was huge winning

with them.” It was at this point Kyle and Brandye realized Nolan’s dream of winning three state titles in one season was on the brink of coming to fruition. “Between soccer and his distance running, they felt like they had a special group,” Brandye said. “They all wanted it. It’s something they had all talked about for four years. They felt if they could stay healthy and stay united, they felt they could accomplish something special. “From a parent perspective, that was neat to see.” But Nolan and his teams made it look relatively easy. That remained true on the track this spring, where the Thunder boys were poised to capture the Division I state title and knock off defending champion Chandler in the process. Nolan ran alongside Noah Jodon, Ethan Bukowski and Gabe Parham in the 4x800meter relay run. They were the team that just a week prior ran the fastest time in program history and second-fastest in the state. They didn’t disappoint on the final day of the meet, Saturday, May 14. While they didn’t capture a new state or national record — mostly due to the over 100-degree temperatures that day — they captured gold in the event. Desert Vista’s boys team went on to impress in a slew of other events that’s day and the week leading up to it. They won the state title for the first time since 2018 with 107 points. Nolan got his third championship and added a bonus one in the relay. “It means a lot,” Nolan said. “The four years of hard work finally paid off. It just took a lot of dedication to perform my best throughout the entire year and all three seasons. I’m most proud of that.” Desert Vista Athletic Director David Klecka recognized Nolan for his contributions to all three championships. “Congrats to Senior Stud Nolan Billeter

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Desert Vista senior Nolan Billeter was recognized by school Athletic Director David Klecka for his role in winning three state championships this season in cross country, soccer and track & field. That was a goal for Nolan, one that he managed to accomplish. (Courtesy Desert Vista athletics)

Nolan, “middle,” went from winning a cross country title to the soccer field for the Thunder. He was a key defender for the team that went undefeated in AIA play and won the state title for the first time since 2018. He later went on to help win gold in the 4x800-meter relay and the track team championship. (Dave Minton/AFN Staff)

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on this massive accomplishment!” Klecka wrote on Twitter with a picture of him and Noah alongside the three trophies. “(Three) large school team titles in one year. He played a huge part on all 3. So proud of him!” Nolan has been a three-sport athlete since stepping foot on Desert Vista’s campus four years ago. While doing so, he’s maintained a high GPA while taking honors and AP classes. Last Thursday, he walked across the stage at Desert Vista’s stadium and received his diploma. That field, that stadium, holds a special place in Nolan’s heart. It’s where he and the cross country team practices for countless hours, sometimes early in the morning, on the track. On the field, which up until two years ago was mostly dirt mounds and rocks by the time the soccer team got to it, he made friends and accomplished a goal for the program since it won state last time in 2018.

And up until a few weeks ago that same track was the destination for him for countless after school practices and meets. All his hard work both academically and athletically culminated with those trophies and his diploma. Now, he’s ready to take a step back. “I’m happy with all that I’ve achieved,” Nolan said. “I think I’m ready to take a step back now and do sports for fun instead of competing.” Nolan plans to use the life lessons he learned about what hard work can help one achieve in his college career, as he will study psychology at Northern Arizona University in the fall. Brandye and Kyle said they thought all along they were the ones who were supposed to inspire their kids. But Nolan has flipped the script. “We’re very blessed,” Brandye said. “I think this is what every parent dreams of, to have a kid who works hard and is kind-hearted and is going to soar. We’re thrilled.” ■

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bbie Wilson had just landed a dream job in December 2020 with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, where she would get to work at the famous architect’s winter home, Taliesin West. As excited as she was about her job, she was confronted with the tall task of creating one of the most exciting young engineering and architecture camps in the Valley under the veil of the pandemic. Wilson’s most daunting task was devising an online version of Camp Taliesin West for kids that captured the same fun and creativity that the camp conventionally offers. She was able to find a way to utilize google classroom to provide instructions on how to create crafts, partake in activities and ask all the questions they wanted. While the in-person camp proceeded with patrons masked up indoors, the on-

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Phoenix Fan Fusion offers folks a ‘Disneyland for geeks’ this week BY ANNIKA TOMLIN GetOut Staff Writer

hoenix Fan Fusion convention director Matt Solberg likens his upcoming event to a legendary tourist destination. “It’s really like Disneyland for geeks to come to our show,” he said. After a multiple-year pandemic-dictated break, Phoenix Fan Fusion will make its return to the Phoenix Convention Center Friday, May 27, to Sunday, May 29. Solberg assures that only minor changes were made to the 20-year event. It’s still a one-stop shop for actors, comic book creators, authors, cosplayers, costume groups, vendors, artists, creators,

dealers and publishers. “We are bringing badges back, which has been a long-standing attendee request, given their collectible nature,” Solberg adds. “We are expanding gaming that we do into its own hall within the convention center. We are also really focusing our efforts within the exhibitor hall. I’m creating great energy within the hall by having the actors, the costuming groups, the exhibitors, authors, artists, creators all in one space on the lower level of our exhibitor hall.” Anticipated guests include actors Doug Jones (“Hellboy,” “Star Trek: Discovery”) and Felicia Day (“Supernatural,” “The Magicians”), along with authors

Erin Jade Lange (“Mere Mortals”) and Lisa McMann (“The Unwanteds”), comic book creators Fabian Nicieza (co-creator of “Deadpool”) and Tony Parker (cocreator of “Mayday”) along with various cosplayers and costume groups. “We’re bringing three full days of the exhibitor hall, panels of events, a full lineup of celebrities, comic creators, authors, costume groups, after dark par-

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could offer. The online camp was such a hit that this year’s camp will be offered in-person with no restrictions as well as virtually again. “In light of everything that has happened over the last couple of years, my big belief is that kids need to do hands-on things,” Wilson, who currently operates as the education manager for the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation said. Because of this, each summer camp will kick off with an expansive tour of the campus’ historic areas where kids are wowed by the buildings’ unique geometry and the combinations of shapes the facility’s furniture displays. One stop on the tour wows students virtually and in person. “They love seeing the garden room, which is Frank Lloyd Wright’s living room, and I think that’s true for both kiddos onsite and over zoom,” Wilson said. “When

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they see it, all of a sudden, he becomes a real person with a family who had a living room and not just a historic figure. Then also seeing the historic furniture makes it more real to them.” After the tour, the students are introduced to the theme of the camp and delve into their instruction and activities. “We have one entire camp that’s interiordesign based. …We show them a lot of furniture and textiles and stuff like that,” Wilson said. “Whereas when it’s more of the architecture kind of camp, we talk more about form and layouts, and stuff like that.” However, most camps culminate in the kids creating grand models out of recycled materials. “Some of the projects that we’re hoping to do for this year are based on Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs and some of his types of activities,” said Jenna Green, Taliesin West senior museum education manager.

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“Being able to bring their drawings, whether they’re in full scale, or just kind of more of a sketch design to the 3D space and being able to build the models,” Green said. “Oftentimes letting students decorate them is probably one of the biggest highlights for them.” Although the students are given a creative range with their designs, they are also taught about skills like scale – a mathintensive skill – while using tools that actual architects use to create models like Exacto knives, hot glue guns and foam core. Although these tasks may seem rigorous, the goal is to help the kids explore the various careers that exist within the architecture and engineering fields. “Teaching kids about design, whether that is architectural design, interior design or just artistic design, about the math, the science and the art that goes into the design and then about the careers that they could explore through those things,” Wilson said. “I think it just opens up a whole world

ties, theatrical events,” Solberg said. “For our attendees, it should be no different than when they’ve attended our shows in the past. We’re bringing back everything they have come to love and expect.”

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Author Lisa McMann and her husband, Matt, will moderate panels at the event. The Tempe-based couple debuted at Fan Fusion in 2011 with their daughter, actress Kennedy McMann, with Lisa presenting her book “Cryers Cross.” The story was inspired by Kennedy’s OCD and her acting. “She (Kennedy) came along with me to Phoenix Fan Fusion, and we did a little panel with the two of us,” Lisa said. “She spoke about her mental illnesses, with her OCD, and I spoke about the plot of the story and how Kennedy influenced it.” Kennedy shared her local theater experiences and how that helped calm her. Appearing as Nancy Drew in the CW show of the same name, Kennedy followed her dreams and controls her OCD. Lisa and Matt have been asked to return

Tempe author Lisa McMann and her husband Matt will moderate panels at Phoenix Fan Fusion. (Special to GetOut) to talk about her series “The Unwanteds,” which recently ended its 14-book series with “The Unwanteds Quests: Dragon Fury,” among other books. The event generally falls around their wedding anniversary in May. “What a better place to hang out with a

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The camps and dates are: • Shaping a city camp: ages 11-15. June 20-24 • Dream in color: ages 11-15. July 11-15 • Two-Week Virtual Architecture and Design Camp: Ages 7 – 12. July 11 – 22 • Design Your Dream Space: Advanced: Ages 12 – 15. June 13 – 17, July 25 – 29. • Photographing Wright: Ages 12-16. June 6 – 10, June 27 – July 1 Enrollment fees: range from $50 to $350 per session and spots are expected to fill quickly. Scholarships are available for qualifying individuals through the Foundation’s Community Access Program. To apply or learn more about financial assistance, campers and parents can contact Education@FrankLloydWright.org. Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation members also receive a 10% discount. Info: Franklloydwright.org/camp for them that maybe they didn’t think about before because they were unfamiliar with all these concepts.” Camp Taliesin West will host five camps this summer discussing topics like city design, interior design, architecture and photography. No matter which class kids gravitate

bunch of people dressed up like fantasy characters,” Lisa said. Matt adds, “I think it’s such a blast and love seeing all the cosplay and meeting all the authors. It’s exciting for me to return this year to serve as a moderator on some of the author panels.” At the event, Lisa will speak about “Map of Flames,” the first of the “The Forgotten Five” series. “It’s about five supernatural kids who were born and raised in a deserted hideout, a secret criminal hideout. Now they’re between the ages of 10 to 13 and their parents have disappeared and the last one who stayed with them passed away,” Lisa said. Devoid of modern amenities like electricity and flushing toilets, the kids are left with a flaming map to Estero, their parents’ city of residence. Via the map, the children are tasked with finding one of their mothers. Consequently, they are trust into a new environment where their powers are criminal. The next book in the series is set for a November release. Among the other attendees is comic book, graphic novel creator and storyteller Tony Parker who has attended Fan Fu-

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towards, Wilson is eager to welcome kids back to Taliesin West this summer. “People are just so happy to have the inperson option available for their kiddos,” Wilson said. “It’s been a rough couple of years for kids and they’re eager to do real things in real life with friends and new friends and old friends.” ■

sion since 2008, when it was held in Mesa. He will appear all days of the convention. Formerly of Phoenix, Parker is looking forward to returning and seeing everyone. “It’s not just the fans and friends I get to see year in and year out,” he said. “There are new people who come by and talk to me. It’s such a ‘people’ show and is a great family show as well. You can see people of all ages enjoying themselves and enjoying what they see around them.” Solberg agrees. “There is really something for everybody at the show, given our interests,” Solberg said. “It’s a great chance just to people watch. We always have attendees who come out in amazing costumes, and everybody is just in a good mood.” ■

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AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS | MAY 25, 2022

NO INTEREST UNTIL 1/1/24** OVER-THE-RANGE MICROWAVE WASHER • 3.4 Cu. Ft. Capacity • 8 Wash Cycles • 3 Temperature Settings • Dual Action Agitator NTW450IXQ CLOSEOUT

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DRYER • Super Capacity • Multiple Drying Cycles • Automatic Dryness Control NED4500VQ CLOSEOUT

429

EACH

DISHWASHER

• Normal Wash Cycle • Heated Dry On/Off • Standard Upper Rack

FRONT LOAD WASHER

DRYER

DVE45T6200W

RANGE • 4.8 Cubic Foot Capacity • Self Cleaning Oven • Smooth Top • Proudly Made in USA WFE505W0HS CLOSEOUT

• 2 HDMI Inputs • Airplay2 Built-In

UN58TU7000

BFTF2716SS

STAINLESS STEEL 23 CU. FT. SIDE BY SIDE • Deli Drawer • Crisper Shelves

• LED Lighting FFSS2314QS CLOSEOUT

949

DISHWASHER

REFRIGERATOR

• Integrated Control Styling • Premium Nylon Racks • In Door Silverware Basket • Energy Star Qualified

• 25 Cubic Foot Capacity • Spill Proof Glass Shelves • Humidity Controlled Drawers WRS325SDHZ

WDF520PADM

2410

58” 4K UHD SMART TV

479

219

• 7.5 Cu. Ft. Capacity • 4.5 Cu. Ft. Capacity • 10 Cycles • 9 Options • 10 Wash Cycles • Steam Sanitize • Smart Care WF45T6200AW

58”

FFMV1846VW CLOSEOUT

319 679EACH

HDA2000TWW CLOSEOUT

1000’s OF ITEMS IN STOCK FOR FAST DELIVERY

1.8 Cu. Ft. Capacity 2 Speed 300 CFM Exhaust Digital Display Timer

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Minimum finance amount of at least $599 or more with their BrandSource Credit Card by Citi. No interest as long as balance is paid in full by January 1, 2024, minimum monthly NO INTEREST **payments. If the amount of the purchase is not paid in full by the end of the promotional period, interest charges will be imposed from the purchase date at the variable purchase rate UNTIL 1/1/24** on your account, which is 29.24% APR. This APR is as of May 16 2022 and will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. MESA SHOWROOM & CLEARANCE CENTER 115 W. First Ave. | 480-833-3072 AHWATUKEE 4601 E. Ray Rd. | Phoenix | 480-777-7103 ARROWHEAD RANCH 7346 W. Bell Road | 623-487-7700 GILBERT Santan Village | 2711 S. Santan Village Pkwy | 480-366-3900 GLENDALE 10220 N. 43rd Ave | (602) 504-2122 GOODYEAR 1707 N. Litchfield Rd | 623-930-0770 RECONDITION CENTER 160 EAST BROADWAY | 480-615-1763 SCOTTSDALE 14202 N. Scottsdale Rd. | 480-991-7200 SCOTTSDALE/PHOENIX 13820 N. Tatum Blvd. | (602) 494-0100 NOW OPEN - MESA 5141 S. Power Rd. | 480-988-1917

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