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Lakes lawyers battle over course spending BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

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last-minute request by Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course owner ALCR has raised a new legal fight involving what is being spent on the site’s restoration as opposed to what two experts say should be spent. ALCR’s lawyer Daniel Maynard wants Superior Court Judge Sara Agne to exclude from consideration two experts’ estimates that the

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put the 105-acre site’s restoration cost far more than the $794,787 that has been spent. The estimates come from Buddie Johnson, who put the restoration at $5 million to $6 million, and The True Life Companies, whose consultant projected $12 million. Attorney Dan Maynard has asked Superior Court Judge Sara Agne not to consider those estimates as she decides whether ALCR should pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in penalties for allegedly violating another judge’s

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timetable for restoring the course. And in weighing Maynard’s request, the convoluted legal history of the Lakes case plays a major role because of the course’s shifting ownership over the last five years. ALCR, company principal Wilson Gee and his top aide, Terry Duggan, all say nine holes on the course will be open for play by Thanksgiving and that the other nine won’t open until

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former Ahwatukee private school teacher accused of a sexual relationship with a student that started when she was 15 was allowed to travel out of state even though he allegedly tried to get citizenship in a foreign country to avoid arrest, according to court records. But Justin Walters, 30, of Tempe, on Oct. 11 lost a second bid to travel outside Arizona after the girl’s lawyer complained and the prosecutor objected. “He’s being treated as if nothing is wrong,” attorney Chase Rasmussen said, according to a legal filing by Deputy County Attorney Marcus Beecher. “He’s getting to live his life while my client is suffering with the after effects.” Walters, a former teacher at his mother’s

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Gail Kyle, who calls herself "Gambling Gail," served up her chili as she competed with other cooks during the annual Ahwatukee Chili Cook-Off over the weekend, much to the delight of scores of people who showed up to sample their work. (David Minton/AFN Staff)

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Stephanie Muchow and her daughter Lily, 11, of Ahwatukee are grateful for the help they’re receiving from the Armer Foundation for Kids. (Courtesy of Stephanie Muchow)

Ongoing medical issues test local girl’s spirit BY COTY DOLORES MIRANDA AFN Contributor

ily Muchow is barely out of her first decade on earth, yet she’s feeling depressed as a disease she’s battled since she was barely a year-old stubbornly hangs on. Lily, who turns 11 in March, has epilepsy. In recent months her seizures have increased, despite medication that had once alleviated the problem for six years. Migraine headaches also plague the middle child of five children whose mother Stephanie Muchow, an Ahwatukee native and Desert Vista High School alum is raising them as a single parent. Now, Lily is one of the newer children aided by the Ahwatukee-based non-profit Armer Foundation for Kids. With mounting hospital bills and her mother unable to accept additional work hours offered by her company due to planned and unplanned hospital stays, doctor visits and additional responsibilities, Lily needs more help from the community. “I do have to take a lot of time off work to be there

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Phoenix advised to reopen parks to outside tourneys AFN NEWS STAFF

fter months of keeping city parks closed to out-of-state youth sports tournaments at city parks – costing hoteliers, restaurants and related businesses hundreds of thousands of dollars, Phoenix City Council appears poised to lift its ban today, Oct. 27. The item is the last entry on a lengthy agenda for Council’s 2:30 p.m. meeting and includes a reopening recommendation by the epidemiologist whose advice has had a significant impact on Council’s actions during the pandemic for more than a year. But Parks and Recreation Director Cynthia Aguilar told Council in a memo that Dr. Saskia Popescu, epidemiologist with teaching positions at the University of Arizona and George Mason University, wants conditions. And Aguilar agrees. Those conditions include mandatory masks for all spectators and coaches – even in bathrooms – “spectator circles painted on fields to encourage physical distancing,” hand sanitation stations provided by tournament organizers, and signs encouraging physical distancing and hygiene. Phoenix is the only city in Arizona – and one of only two major cities in the country

– that has banned out-of-state tourneys from its playing fields. The council majority’s position has angered business owners, including a number along the I-17 corridor in northern Phoenix, who say they have lost thousands of dollars on bookings, meals and other services and products as a result of the ban. Suicide awareness experts also told Council that its position was misguided, contributing to the stress that the pandemic has inflicted on teenagers. “The emergency room visits for suspected suicide attempts among girls between the ages of 12 and 17 have increased by 26 percent during summer of 2020 and by 50 percent during winter 2021.” Chandler educator and suicide prevention expert told council members, “We are currently in a public health crisis, both youth mental health crisis as well as an opioid crisis. And I believe that students getting involved in their activities and being able to travel and being able to be with each other safely under guidelines is important.” “I’m just asking that we go back to basics,” McPherson continued. “And those basics are the four pillars of early childhood development – nature, movement, connection, and physical touch safely under the guidelines.” There also is an important economic

benefit to reopening, advocates for lifting the ban said. Ron Lindblad, general manager of the Doubletree by Hilton North Phoenix on I-17, said his hotel had lost $420,000 in bookings – costing the city $52,000 in tax revenue – and that he would lose another $72,000 by the end of the year if the ban remained. “Most of these cancellations have moved to this state-of-the-art Mesa Sports Complex in the long run,” Lindblad said. “It will be harder for us to move them back to the I-17 corridor if we do not open the fields, as soon as possible. I-17 is already struggling as the business travel is not coming back and we rely on these sports teams to keep our doors open.” Tournament organizer Mike Rocca told Council the ban threatens sports events planned for Thanksgiving that “drive business for your hotels and businesses.” At the meeting two weeks ago where those people spoke, council members Ann O’Brien, Sal DiCiccio and Fred Waring pleaded with their colleagues to lift the ban that has been in effect since March 2020 and was not modified even as Council approved opening parks and play facilities to the general public and local teams. O’Brien slammed the ban’s inconsistency –even with the city’s own policies and

practices. “Our outdoor parks are closed to out-ofstate competitive tournaments while our convention center and theaters remain open to out-of-state events and visitors,” O’Brien said. But Mayor Kate Gallego and the rest of Council voted 6-3 to defer any action on their three colleagues’ request pending further study. In her memo, Aguilar said some of the tournaments have been played in Phoenix facilities for as many as 40 years. She said 62 tournaments with 9,500 teams have been scheduled for the current season, which runs through May, and that of the remaining 36 still to be held, 30 have out-of-state teams. It’s unclear, however, whether Phoenix will be able to enforce the mask mandate – which is the subject of two lawsuits, including one filed by the city. The state Supreme Court has set a deadline for next week for parties to file briefs in a challenge to the mask mandate ban filed by a variety of school organizations. At issue in that case – as well as a separate one filed by Phoenix – is the Legislature’s last-minute passage of the mandate ban and other measures by tacking them onto the state budget bill in the waning hours of the 2021 session. ■

The airplane was cleared to land on runway 4R. The helicopter was cleared for the option on taxiway C. Cleared for the option means the training pilot can choose how to land as part of the instruction. Brandal could do a touchand-go, low approach, missed approach, stop and go or full stop. At about 7:40 a.m. the pilot onboard the airplane reported they felt and heard a loud bang. The instructor radioed the tower and said they might have struck birds, then declared an emergency. The tower confirmed all the wheels on the airplane were extended and again cleared them to land. The plane managed to land with some damage to the left wing. Neither of the two occupants were injured. The report did not contain any theories about how the collision occurred. Witnesses reported the downed heli-

copter. It hit the ground about a half mile southwest of the approach end of runway 4R. It was on fire. Both of the occupants were killed. Data retrieved from the aircraft show they collided at an altitude of 1,400 feet. Papendick, who had only started taking lessons four weeks earlier, left behind his wife Rebecca and his daughter Aubrey, who marked her first birthday 17 days after her father’s death. A gofundme.com account has been set up in his name and can be searched by his name. Sara Richard Lima, the widow’s mother, said her daughter and Michael met in massage therapy school and hit it off after working together. They married in December 2019. They had recently moved to Ahwatukee after he completed a 7-year stint with the

Navy and were deciding their next steps. He had enrolled in the two-year flight training program with Quantum Helicopter in the hope of becoming a paramedic or rescue chopper pilot and eventually fly tours in Hawaii. “Mike was one of the most genuine, honest, loving, and supportive people we’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing,” said his sister-in-law Rachel Lima, who organized the gofundme fundraiser. “His sense of humor was unmatched, and he was one of the rare individuals that always brought light and joy to everyone he crossed paths with. “He made a tremendous impact on our lives and will leave an even larger hole in our hearts, but we find comfort in knowing that he passed doing what he loved most – flying.” The fundraiser so far has raised over $42,000 toward a $50,000 goal. ■

NTSB releases report on chopper crash that killed local man BY KEN SAIN AFN Staff Writer

he pilot of the airplane that fatally collided with a helicopter Oct. 1 at Chandler Municipal Airport first believed she had struck some birds, according to federal investigators. The collision just after 7:30 a.m. killed flight student Michael Papendick, 34, of Ahwatukee, and pilot Jessica Brandal of Kansas, who were both on the helicopter. The National Transportation Safety Board last week issued its preliminary report on the collision of the two training aircraft. Brandal, 26, was working in Chandler as part of Dodge City Community College’s training program at the airport. The report says both aircraft were in parallel traffic patterns and both were in contact with the air traffic control tower.

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moved her family back to Ahwatukee five years ago. “My mom is my saving grace who not only watches Lily, but helps with the other four kids.” At MomDoc, Ob/Gyn in Chandler, she said, “I manage to work part-time now with MomDoc in their Triage Department. It’s a struggle to work part time with Lily’s appointments and frequent hospitalizations.” “Lily was in the hospital about three weeks ago, first for a few days one week, then the very next week she was back there again. Unfortunately, I can’t afford daycare on my own so I’m very reliant on my mom to help. I’m very lucky she’s close by.” “I’d love to be more financially independent- but there’s a tough balance of knowing when it’s okay to leave Lily alone. She has bad seizures and chronic pain days where she doesn’t function more than laying around the house and sleeping. I have four other kiddos who want and need their momma, too.” Muchow said her daughter is “very much hoping” to return to school in a few months. “Lily wants to go back to Cerritos soon-

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nthony “Doc” Ameen is back leading an organization devoted to supporting transitioning veterans and first responders, many of them recovering from often devastating physical, mental and emotional injuries they suffered in serving their country and community. And the Ahwatukee man's Wings For Warriors Foundation, a nationally renowned nonprofit, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with its fifth A Night of Honor & Giving, a gala that will be held on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, from 7-10 p.m. at the new

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the hope is after winter break provided she’s well enough, can handle the level of work, noise and excitement, and we can get a good safety plan in place for her,” she said. “While I’m scared and extremely nervous to send her, I believe having her be around her peers would greatly improve her mental health. Unfortunately, with her

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Madison Center for the Arts, 5601 N. 16th St., Phoenix. Tickets can be purchased at wingsforwarriors.org. The event will include a dessert and cocktail reception with live music, silent and live auctions, and what Ameen promises will be an “impactful speaker” among other activities. Music will be provided by Michael Land, who has scored numerous video games for LucasArts and has cut a number of songs. The speaker will be Dr. Vernet A. Joseph, an internationally renowned author, entrepreneur and motivational speaker who founded livetoproduce.com. The gala will raise funds for a variety

anxiety and depression has come some emotional and social immaturity that we hope to improve as well.” While Lily was unable to be interviewed directly for this article, her mother passed along a message her daughter wished relayed. “Thank you Armer Foundation for helping me and my family while I try to feel better,” she said. Her mother added, “The Armer Foun-

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along with her husband Matt, started the nonprofit in early 2019. Since then, at least a dozen local children and their families have received muchneeded assistance in times of turmoil. “Donations are always needed and welcome,” said Jennifer Armer. Donations to help Lily and her family weather this storm can be made through ArmerFoundation.org. ■

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rizona is dropping another $30 million in to buy – or at least rent – some water rights to help stave off further drought-related cuts in what the state gets from the Colorado River. Tom Buschatzke, the director of the Department of Water Resources, said plans are to negotiate with tribes and others who have guaranteed allocations of water to leave it in the river in exchange for cash. That’s on top of $10 million the Legislature gave him earlier this year for the same purpose. But Buschatzke acknowledged that this, coupled with another $30 million that already was given to one tribe years ago to defer some of its water rights for three years, does not solve the fact that decades of unusual drought have left Arizona and other states along the river with less water than they hoped to be able to draw. He said, what it is mainly designed to do is get the state to 2026 in hopes that there will be bigger and more permanent solutions. That could include a plan to desalinate water from the Sea of Cortez. But aside from the cost – potentially $2,500 an acre foot, or about seventh-tenths of a cent per gallon – there’s also issues ranging from politics to technology.

“And honestly, that kind of project is seven to 10 years away,’’ Buschatzke told Capitol Media Services – if it happens at all. There are other options, including what would amount to domestic reuse of treated effluent. But Buschatzke apparently aware of the “ick factor’’ in the minds of some. “We don’t call it ‘toilet to tap,’ ‘’ the water director said. “We call it ‘direct potable reuse.’ ‘’ All this comes as new projections show that the level of Lake Mead will drop to 1,050.6 feet by the end of next year. And even more alarming is a projection that the lake will hit 1,026 feet in July 2023, forcing even deeper cuts than already planned reductions. About 70 percent of the water being used in Arizona goes to agriculture, including crops like cotton, pecans and alfalfa. Buschatzke called the question of getting rid of desert farming a policy question. But Gov. Doug Ducey, who does get to make policy along with the Legislature, has no interest in looking at such options to cut water use. “I don’t accept the premise that it’s finite,’’ said press aide C.J. Karamargin. He said his boss is counting on all that yet-tobe developed technology as an alternative to having to go that route.

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That leaves the kind of interim actions that are happening now, like giving tribes and others another $30 million to not use their Colorado River allocation, at least for a while. These are the latest steps in the drought contingency plan approved two years ago by lawmakers here, officials in other states and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation which controls the Colorado River. In that deal, the seven states and Mexico that all have rights to Colorado River water have all agreed to make cuts in what they draw in a bid designed to restore the lake back to close to 1,090 feet. But it also means that Arizona needs to reduce its draw from the river by up to 700,000 acre feet between now and 2026, against the state’s current annual predrought allocation of 2.8 million acre feet. An acre foot is about 326,000 gallons of water, considered enough to serve a typical family of two for a year. Part of that was supposed to be addressed with the first $30 million paid to the Colorado River Indian Community. In exchange, the tribe left 50,000 acre feet of water each year for three years. That is up, however, at the end of 2022 – about the same time Lake Mead could hit even new lows. Ducey is using federal COVID relief dollars to provide the new $30 million. But Buschatzke said this isn’t just kicking the

can down the road. Only thing is, things aren’t getting any better, even with the 2019 deal and the arrangements to draw down less. “We are seeing that the historic flow of the river is not what we’re seeing in the last 30 years or so,’’ Buschatzke explained. And even that flow, he said, is 10-11 percent below historic levels. And there are no answers yet about what happens after 2026, he said. So what does $30 million buy or lease in water that can be left in the river each year? “Within Arizona, we are probably targeting a couple of hundred thousand acre feet,’’ he said. He acknowledged that’s not enough, even as a short-term solution. So Buschatzke said Arizona is working with California and Nevada, the other lower-basin states, to see what they could do to lower their demand, though the director said he has no specific numbers in mind. That still leaves the question of all the water being used by farms. The 2019 deal did reduce what farmers get from the Colorado River. But that did not result in a commensurate decrease in farmland, as they were allowed to replace some of what they lost with groundwater, precisely the thing that the Central Arizona Project and the Colorado River water

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Desert Gardens Montessori School, faces 10 felony counts alleging a sexual relationship with the girl that began June 4, 2019, when he allegedly bought an air mattress and alcohol from Walmart and took her to the desert for a tryst in the back of his pickup truck. According to the arrest affidavit, the girl told detectives that Walters began grooming her when she was 14 when they were on a school trip to Puerto Rico. “The victim and Justin began messaging each other and Justin told the victim that he had feelings for her and was attracted to her,” the arrest affidavit states. Walters had the victim create a Snapchat account and after asking her to send photos, “the victim sent Justin sexually explicit pictures,” police said, and he in turn sent her sexually explicit photos of himself. She eventually met with Phoenix detectives last Dec. 30 – eight days after their last sexual encounter, according to the affidavit. “The victim stated she and Justin had a lot of sex,” the affidavit states. At the time of his arrest, the school released a statement that said, “The employee who was arrested has not been associated with the school since December of 2020.”

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to the case, Maynard asserts. “Mr. Gee was a witness in the trial but not a party and no entity that he had an interest in participated in the trial,” Maynard wrote. “Neither ALCR nor any entity that Mr. Gee had an interest in was able to cross-examine any of the witnesses or challenge the exhibits that the plaintiffs now propose to use in this hearing. “To permit this prior testimony and exhibits violates ALCR’s rights to confront and cross-examine witnesses and challenge exhibits,” he contends. Maynard has argued that Barnes should have submitted the two estimates – and presented the experts who made them – during the three days of hearings Agne held this month and last. During the 2017 trial, True Life was the defendant because it had agreed to buy the course from Gee and his partners for $9 million with the aim of building houses on the site.

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Court records show that two days after her interview with detectives, Walters fled to Turkey. According to new information the girl provided in July, she and Walters were communicating while he was abroad. “The victim disclosed that he said he was in Ukraine and then Montenegro and that he was trying to find a way to get citizenship,” Beecher told Superior Court Judge Michael Kemp. “He said getting citizenship was hard but he could do it if his family made an investment to the country of $250,000. “The victim also disclosed that he talked

Eventually, ownership reverted back to Gee and his partners when True Life walked away from the deal. Barnes had moved the trial transcripts into evidence after the hearings before Agne had ended. Agne has set a series of deadlines for arguments on Barnes’ contention that ALCR has already violated Judge Theodore Campagnolo’s timeline for restoring the course. Last November, Campagnolo found ALCR in contempt of Hannah’s restoration order and set three deadlines: ALCR must pay $500,000 if it had not completed the course’s design by June 2020; another $1 million if work did not start by last Sept. 1; and $2 million more if the course was not opened by next September. During the recent hearings before Agne, Barnes sought to show that ALCR has violated that first deadline, alleging it never provided design plans for Barnes' review and is departing from Hannah's opinion.

to her about not wanting to go to prison and mentioned that he had a plan, which the victim interpreted as a plan to get a fake identity.” Rasmussen provided additional information about Walters’ sojourn abroad, stating, “Justin spoke to my client herself about getting Montenegro citizenship and that his uncle was helping him with that. “The Walters’ family was followed on social media when they left for other trips that defendant was supposed to be on,” Beecher quotes Rasmussen. “There were minors present the whole time, many of which are current students at the school. He is not to be around any minors or members of the school. We find it hard to believe that his trip will not include minors.” Within a few weeks of his June release from jail on a $100,000 cash bond, Walters obtained permission from a Superior Court commissioner to leave the state for a trip as long as he arranged to have electronic monitoring. A plea deal is being discussed in the case, but court records do not indicate whether the offer was initially made by the County Attorney or Walters’ lawyer, Robin Puchek. Puchek on Sept. 15 told the judge that Walters wanted to take a three-day trip to

The two experts’ estimates would presumably bolster Barnes’ assertion that Gee has already taken steps that show the revived course will be only a shadow of its predecessor. Those actions include ALCR’s possible plan to refill only some of the lakes and its intention to use the nine unfinished holes for a golf academy some of the time. Barnes also has raised issues about ALCR’s plans to not provide golf carts, erect a modest “clubhouse” that would resemble a construction site field office building, and its apparent intention to not plant as many trees as the original course had. Agne likely won’t have a ruling on the contempt request until close to the opening of the first nine holes – and possibly not until they already are open. It’s unclear, moreover, whether she might reopen the case for more hearings on the two experts’ estimates if she feels Maynard has a legitimate argument. ■

Nashville for his father’s birthday and that “there will be a majority of his immediate family present for the trip.” In that petition, Puchek also wrote, “There is a plea offer outstanding and counsel is in the process of preparing some evidence for a deviation request.” “The defendant has been very helpful with that aspect of the case,” Puchek wrote. “It is counsel’s belief that based on the nature and number of the charges, as well as the nature of the evidence as reflected in the police reports and witness interviews, this case is likely to settle short of trial.” Attorneys were to meet today, Oct. 27, with Kemp to discuss a trial, which has been designated a “complex case” because of “voluminous discovery, number of counts, nature of charges, need for expert witnesses.” An earlier scheduled Nov. 4 trial date has been pushed to Feb. 3 and the prosecution already has indicated it will seek “enhanced sentences” if Walters is convicted. Beecher has filed six aggravating circumstances to justify a harsh sentence if Walters is convicted in a trial. Among those aggravating circumstances is “a betrayal of trust” and “a need to protect future victims from the defendant.” ■

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military and first responder communities,” Ameen said. He ought to know: Ameen went above and beyond the call of duty in service to his country. A member of the Desert Vista High School Class of 2000, Ameen was only four months into his Afghanistan deployment as a U.S. Navy Hospital corpsman in 2008 when he stepped on an explosive device. The explosion left him with two shattered legs and a crushed left wrist with two dangling fingers. During his ensuing 32 surgeries, the lower half of his left leg was amputated. Reconstructive surgeries were required for his left hand and fingers. His “noodle”

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someone isn’t experiencing any symptoms. “The whole point of screening is to detect cancer early. If you don’t have the screening test, and you only present to the health care facility when you have symptoms or you have findings, by definition you are no longer at an early stage,” Lilenbaum explained. “The treatments are more difficult and the outcomes are not the same,” said Lilenbaum. Danielle Duchini is a breast surgical oncologist at HonorHealth Del Lago Primary Care in Peoria. She has seen firsthand the effects of people skipping their mammograms. “We are seeing an uptick in the number of cancer cases,’’ explained Duchini. “People that would have gotten it in 2020, didn’t get caught in 2020, so now they’re getting caught in 2021.” Duchini recognizes that fear was a major factor in the public’s hesitancy to make appointments and wants people to un-

of a right leg was eventually reconstructed, but for some time, its fate was borderline. Though honored with numerous service medals, including the Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Combat Valor Distinction and a Purple Heart, Ameen was without Social Security benefits for nearly two years and his fight through government bureaucracy only exacerbated his combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder. Finally, through tenacity of spirit and congressional assistance, he obtained his back benefits and used that money to establish Wings for Warriors “to provide the public with a raw look into the daily obstacles that wounded warriors face.” But wants people to pay less attention to the “wounded” part and more attention to

his boss sees no need to address any cutbacks in three of the five C’s that define Arizona: cotton, citrus and cattle. “Right after the C’s, there’s a D,’’ he said. “And the biggest topic in this D is desalinization,’’ Karamargin continued, calling it “part of a possible solution.’’ “Arizona’s been a proud cotton state in the past,’’ he said. “And I believe we can be one going into the future as well.’’ Karamargin said he’s convinced the cost will come down, just as it has for solar and wind energy. And he said the fact that

derstand that COVID-19 exposure is very limited because breast center facilities are kept separate from COVID patients. “Please don’t be afraid. As a breast surgical oncologist, I am more afraid of people not getting their screening mammograms, than I am of them catching COVID at a breast center,” said Duchini. Many patients told her that they had faithfully obtained mammograms every year but that when the pandemic began, they were fearful of being around medical people. “Not all medical people take care of COVID patients,” explained Duchini. Duchini recommends that women get screened every year starting at 40 years old, contrary to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Forces’ recommendation that women get mammograms every other year starting at 50. Dr. Maurie Markman, the President of Medicine and Science at the Cancer Treat-

the “warrior” side of the men and women that Wings for Warriors supports. “We encourage them to triumph over trauma, discover a re-found purpose and well-being, as well as exploring methods to enhance and strengthen their spiritual disciplines,” he says on the foundation’s website. “Whatever their holistic needs may be, we stand behind them proudly. They should expect from their local communities this type of support and outreach. We owe them that!” ■

ment Centers for America explained that a leading challenge right now is keeping up the public’s urgency to get screened. People’s routines have been disrupted and getting that routine back is really important, said Markman. Markman acknowledges that Americans have a lot on their minds, and for many, screenings may fall low on their list of priorities. Lilenbaum agrees and reassures the safety of Banner’s facilities, including all the usual protocols, such mask wearing, social distancing, and vaccination requirements for employees. He made note that all Banner Health employees will be required to be vaccinated by Nov. 1. “You should not delay this anymore, even though we’re not completely out of the pandemic, don’t wait until sometime in 2022 because it’s not in your best interest,” said Lilenbaum. ■

Ahwatukee resident Anthony “Doc” Ameen is a nationally renowned speaker, an entrepreneur and the founder of Wings For Warriors Foundation. (AFN file photo) places that are drier than Arizona, like Israel, depend on desalinization shows that it is a realistic option. As to that toilet-to-tap, or whatever you want to call it, the already state is pursuing that indirectly. Buschatzke said there is a plan for Arizona and Nevada to pay California to start using it own sewage, now dumped into the Pacific Ocean, for drinking water. In turn, California would leave more of its allocation in the Colorado River, helping stabilize the level of Lake Mead.

He said that Phoenix also has been looking at the technology to make the city water self-sufficient and that Tucson has been talking about the issue for more than a decade. But Buschatzke said that runs into another problem: demand. “Twenty years ago, there wasn’t a great hue and cry for reclaimed water to remain in the rivers for the benefit of the riparian habitat, the environment, the critters,’’ he said. “And that has become more of a value to multiple stakeholders.’’ ■

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he federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration is moving to strip Arizona officials of their ability to regulate worker safety in Arizona because of the state’s failure to immediately adopt emergency COVID healthcare rules to protect workers. In a letter Tuesday, James Frederick, OSHA’s acting assistant secretary, said the agency is taking the first steps to rescind its 1985 decision to let the Industrial Commission of Arizona be in charge of ensuring that safety rules are being enforced. “OSHA will be initiating reconsideration proceedings with a proposal to revoke Arizona’s final approval,’’ he wrote to James Ashley, the commission’s director. “Arizona’s ongoing failure to adopt the Healthcare Emergency Temporary Standard is continuously placing healthcare workers at risk as they are deprived of ‘at least as effective’ protections against the grave danger from the hazards of workplace exposures to SARS-CoV-2,’’ he said, citing the standards that state regulations have to meet to enforce federal safety laws. The move to strip the Industrial Commission of its enforcement authority would put the federal agency in charge of enforcing not just the new rules that deal with everything from mask requirements to time off, but every other regulation in the state that governs worker safety, ranging from construction sites to office buildings. Trevor Laky, spokesman for the Industrial Commission, denied that the state was acting in ways contrary to the federal rules. He said it’s a fight over both interpretation and timing. And Gov. Doug Ducey said the OSHA action is “nothing short of a political stunt and desperate power grab.’’ “We won’t allow it without a fight,’’ he said in a prepared statement. The rules at issue cover a host of COVIDrelated issues for health care workers. There also are rules for companies to notify employees of an exposure to someone with COVID in the workplace within 24 hours of becoming aware. Other provisions include infection control measures that employers must take, like ventilation rates, air filtration levels and requiring ev-

eryone in a facility to wear face masks and observe physical distancing. And there are protections for workers against retaliation for exercising their rights under the rule. The Industrial Commission at first balked at adopting the federal rules, saying that some of what is in there already is covered by state laws and rules. For example, Jessie Atencio, the state’s OSHA director, said that in Arizona workers can used earned paid sick time for COVID testing, vaccination, business closure, quarantine or illness. But James Wulff, federal OSHA’s acting regional administrator, said his agency concluded that there were several areas where Arizona laws were not “at least as effective’’ as federal rules, a requirement when states want to have primary enforcement privileges. Only thing is, it took OSHA two months to come up with that finding. Atencio responded last month by telling Wulff that the Industrial Commission will move to adopt the federal emergency rules -- but only after public hearings that would further delay implementation. Not good enough, said Frederick, saying the state is guilty of failing to act on the emergency rules by July 6 or proposing an alternative by July 21 “without providing any reasonable basis for these failures.’’ Laky acknowledged it will take at least another month for hearings and commission action before Arizona could have anything in place. Attorney David Selden said if OSHA follows through and takes over worker safety regulation in Arizona, that would be bad news for local businesses. He said employers here have good working relations with the Industrial Commission. But attorney Jim Barton who represents labor interests in worker safety cases, said state regulation is a mixed bag. On one hand, he said, having safety regulators that are familiar with Arizona employers “is really not going to work for workers.’’ Conversely, he said the Industrial Commission has a lot more inspectors on the ground in Arizona than a federal agency ever could. And that, said Barton, is probably better to ensure worker safety. The move by OSHA, though, is being praised by the National Nurses Union. ■

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Tricks, treats at Ahwatukee dog show on Halloween BY GERI KOEPPEL AFN Contributor

fter a hiatus in 2020 due to COVID-19, the Ahwatukee Family Dog Show returns on Halloween this year, with plenty of tricks and treats for dogs and people alike. Slated 9 a.m.-noon Sunday, Oct. 31, at Ahwatukee Park, 4700 E. Warner Road, is cosponsored by the Ahwatukee Community Swim, Tennis & Event Center and Desert Dog Obedience. The Ahwatukee Farmers Market also will be open, as always, in the parking lot on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with ready-to-eat food and drinks. “We have fun categories every year, and this is the 14th year,” said Susan Rast, the center’s director. “Best costume – since it is on Halloween – best kisser, cutest dog, best high-five or shake, most talkative, best tail wag, cutest senior seven years and older, most unusual colors and/or markings and cutest rescue dog.”

Zuma, one of Kat O’Brien’s Pomeranians, won Best High Five and Best in Show at the 2019 Ahwatukee Dog Show. (Courtesy of Kat

O’Brien.)

Registration before Oct. 30 is $7 per dog

per category and $3 for each additional category. The day of show, registration runs from 8:30-9 a.m. and is $8 and $4, respectively. It’s free to attend and there will be free trick-or-treat bags for kids, a photo area, dog breed clubs, rescue groups, vendors, and a raffle benefiting Leave No Paws Behind. “We give the dogs their own little trick or treat bag of goodies, too,” Rast said. Also popular at the show are the doggie demos with flyball, carting and Desert Dog Obedience. The demos are exciting, Rast said, because it’s highly competitive. “It looks like a corn hole board,” she explained. “They hit the board and the ball comes out and they take the ball back to their trainer. It’s all timed (and) it’s amazing how fast they are.” About 60 to 80 dogs are expected to enter the show, and you don’t need a dog to enjoy the day.

“It was good fun; everyone laughed,” said Kat O’Brien of Ahwatukee, whose Pomeranian Zuma won best high-five and best in show at the last show in 2019. “There’s a lot of stuff to do every if you’re not showing your dogs.” O’Brien said Zuma “did a twirl to win,” and she got a trifecta because her other Pomeranian, Winston, won Cutest Dog at the previous show as well. “Zuma is 9 years old, so we’ve been working on his little tricks for years, but they’re not show dogs,” she said. In fact, Winston at one point decided he was tired of walking and simply laid down. O’Brien’s dogs are “attention hogs,” she said. “They lapped it up. They both just love people petting them and giving them attention, so they were happy with it.” She hopes to enter both in the contest again this year if she isn’t working. “Zu-

MusicMakers Workshop is ‘playing it forward’ AFN NEWS STAFF

usic Makers Workshop in Ahwatukee is starting a new scholarship program on Nov. 1 that reflects the school’s gratitude to Ahwatukee. It’s called Play It Forward and entitles “an enthusiastic person” to a lightly used instrument and a month of music lessons. “The studio has had the good fortune to receive instrument donations and we have been inspired to pair each instrument donation with one month of lessons in the form of a scholarship. Through the kind donations from community members, we were inspired to continue to pay it forward” said MusicMakers Workshop Co-Director Shelley Yakubow. At the start of each month, Music

Maker Workshops will announce the instrumental giveaway, and at the end of the month, the recipient or recipients will be chosen. There is no age requirement or experience level to receive the scholarship. Instruments will vary each month, depending on what has been donated. This month, they will be awarding a Yamaha Clavinova and Esteban acoustic guitar. Those interested in receiving this scholarship from Music Makers can head to MMWaz.com to apply. After launching their Little Free Music Library last year, Music Maker Workshops was inspired to continue providing access to free music to residents in the area. “We are always looking for ways to give back to the community,” Jess Magee, studio manager, said. “Once we

see DOG SHOW page 23

opened the Little Free Music Library and saw the interest level, we wanted to take it a step further and pair our donations with studio music lessons for those that might not be able to afford them.” Next year will mark the 25th Anniversary of the local, female-led, family-owned-and-operated music lesson studio. Music Makers offers lessons to all ages and experience levels, and holds lessons both in-studio and online. “These instrument donations really help local prospective music students,” Magee said. “The studio has programming that directly benefits the children of the community.” Seasonally, the studio provides MusicMakers Workshop co-directors Shelley Yakubow and camps that provide many students Kim Steedman, from left, along with studio manager Jess Magee are jazzed about their Play It Forward program startsee MUSIC MAKERS page 24 ing Nov. 1. (Kevin Poleyumptewa/Special to AFN)

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Jewish War Vets begin packed auction AFN NEWS STAFF

free three-day getaway at Cabo San Lucas, a private suite at Churchill Downs, $500 worth of hypnosis weight-loss sessions and a $500 Walmart gift card are among the prizes people can win while simultaneously helping homeless veterans. Those and other goodies will be auctioned on line today through Nov. 10 by Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619. To sign up: go to bid13.io/JWV.com or call 888-577-4011. The post’s “A Hand Up 4 Vets” auction features several dozen prizes that have been assembled by a committee that has worked for months to secure more than 60 donations from generous area businesses and others. “We wanted to create a fundraiser that would be COVID-safe for all of our retired members, the majority of whom are not as young as I am,” joked 90-year-old Auction Committee Chair and Senior Vice Commander Owen Fabert. “We decided an online auction would be a perfect way for our community to help homeless veterans for now.” “We are thrilled about the quality and uniqueness of our auction items,” he added. “The participating organizations have really stepped up and given us a range of

Dean Andrews shows off his Chihuahua Ren’s kissing skills the 2019 Ahwatukee Dog Show. (Courtesy Ahwatukee Swim, Tennis & Event Center)

This collage represents some of the goodies up for bid in the auction. (Courtesy of JWV Post 619) exciting special experiences and items.” Proceeds will go to nonprofits such as Veterans First, which prevents homelessness and stabilizes the lives of women veterans; MANA House, which offers transitional living for homeless veterans; AZ Veterans Stand Down Alliance, which offers resources for thousands of homeless and at-risk vets at annual events; and US Vets-Phoenix, which serves more than 1,200 homeless veterans annually. Auction Committee member Nancy Stutman noted that two of every five people experiencing homelessness live in places unfit for human habitation,. “Homeless

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ma’s been working on his twirls more,” O’Brien added, and Winston has been working on walking, not just lying down on the leash. Dean Andrews’ dog Ren was crowned best kisser in the previous dog show, which surprised him, he said, because “he’s not the best kissing dog I have, but he performed well.” This year, Andrews, of Ahwatukee, is thinking about entering his two terriers, Jake and Elwood, who joined the family in January 2020. “They are the most affectionate dogs,” he said, adding that Ren and his Yorkie, Zoe, might come as well if his wife and daughter will accompany him to help wrangle them. If they all get there, he said, “Jake and Elwood are definitely in the kissing category, there’s no doubt about that. And all four dogs are candidates for cutest, but ev-

veterans require an array of services to get them back on their feet as productive, contributing citizens,” she said. “While there are service providers, they are underfunded and need support.” Among the major gifts are three trips for two: classroom training and a chance to drive a NASCAR Monster Energy car on a professional track; a private Jockey Club Suite at the famed Kentucky thoroughbred racetrack Churchill Downs; and a two-night hotel stay and the other a threeday, four-night stay in an oceanfront hotel suite in Cabo San Lucas. The trips do not include airfare.

eryone thinks their dog is cute.” He’s considering Blues Brothers costumes for Jake and Elwood, or, he added, “I also was toying with the idea of wearing a Mandalorian helmet and dressing them up as Jawas or baby Yodas.” Andrews recommended only entering dogs into the show that are enthusiastic and happy about being part of the action; otherwise, he suggested watching from the sidelines.

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Another high-dollar item is an 18-inch gold diamond-and-emerald necklace that Fabert has donated. For more adventurous folks, the auction is offering a desert flight for five in a WW2 C-45 Expeditor or a 30-minute open-cockpit flight in a WWII biplane. Among the dinner packages is a night’s stay at Wild Horse Pass with a $250 gift certificate for Shula’s Steakhouse Restaurant. The auction also includes an assortment of sports and entertainment memorabilia –including a framed LA Lakers “Showtime” jersey signed by Magic Johnson, three golfing experiences and a speed rep helmet signed by Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray – as well as personal care sessions such as four virtual hypnosis sessions with the Ellman Hypnosis Institute and a facial skin treatment package from Dr. David Hecht. And there are tickets to the Arizona Theater, Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival, the Chihuly/Las Noches de las Luminarias and others. Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 is an all-volunteer organization and part of a national group created in 1896 by American Civil War veterans.People also can look for the auction link at Facebook.com/copperstatepost619. For more information, or for questions: 480-6295100 or jwv4vets@gmail.com. ■

The center asks that entered canines should be well-behaved, at least 4 months old, have their current shots, and be on a leash 6 feet or shorter. Of course, please clean up after your dog. Even those without dogs should bring the whole family, Andrews noted: “I would encourage other people who don’t have dogs, go to this and see the amount of fun people are having with their pets.” ■

What: Ahwatukee Family Dog Show A competition with prizes for dogs in various categories, doggie demos, raffle, dog breed groups, dog rescues, vendors, treat bags for kids and dogs, and the Ahwatukee Farmers Market (including food vendors). Where: Ahwatukee Park, 4700 E. Warner Road. When: 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 31. Cost: Free to attend; registration before Oct. 30 is $7 per dog per category; $3 for each additional category; day of show, registration runs 8:30-9 a.m. and is $8 and $4. Info: (480) 893-3431.

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P.E.O. slates big garage sale top fund scholarships

The Desert Vista chapter of P.E.O. International, a philanthropic organization dedicated to the advancement of women, will hold its big garage sale beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 at 10214 S. 49th St., Ahwatukee. P.E.O. helps women’s education through scholarships, grants, awards and the stewardship of Cottey College with an aim of motivating young women to achieve their highest aspirations. Cottey College is a nationally ranked, fully accredited, independent, liberal arts/sciences college for women located in Nevada, Missouri. It has been owned/supported by P.E.O. since 1927 and offers baccalaureate and associate degrees in a variety of majors. Cottey College, a debt-free institution, welcomes women from around the world.

Ahwatukee garden club slates its annual yard and plant sale

Desert Pointe Garden Club will be holding its 20th annual yard and plant sale 7-11:30 a.m. Nov. 5 and 6 at 3642 E. S. Fork Drive, Ahwatukee. The club promises a wide array of kitchenware, electronics, toys, decorative items, books, tools, clothing, shoes, pictures and frames. And, of course, a variety of member-grown plants ready to go into the ground with instructions from experts on how to keep them thriving. Attendees also can learn more about the club and its many activities. The club also invites prospective members to join their meeting at 1 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Ahwatukee Recreation Center, 5001 E. Cheyenne Drive. The speaker will be veteran Arizona gardener Leta Searcy, who will discuss the challenges and rewards of vegetable gardening in the Valley. The club will also host a topic-related field trip later in the month. Information: 480-759-4407 or visit Desert Pointe Garden Club

– Arizona Federation of Garden Clubs (azgar-denclubs.com).

Tickets to the venerable Ahwatukee Nutcracker now on sale

Tickets are on sale for the 22nd annual production of the Ahwatukee Nutcracker and there’s two special aspects to Studio 111 owner Kimberly owner’s beloved production that features scores of performers ages 3-19. First, it will be in person at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 18 and 1 p.m. Dec. 19. And it will be held at one of the Valley’s newest and swankiest venues – the Madison Center for the Arts at 5601 N. 16th St., Phoenix. There will be the traditional appearance by Santa Claus at both afternoon shows as well. Tickets are $25, $35 and $45 with assigned seating. They can be purchased at ticketmaster.com. Information on the Nutcracker: 480-706-6040.

Prepare now for annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s

It’s time to get ready for the annual Walk to End Alzheimers co-sponsored by the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce and Visiting Angels Owners Joe and Holly Miller at 7:30 a.m. Nov. 6, which parallels a similar event in downtown Phoenix the same day. More than six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s and Arizona is the fastest growing state for the disease. A few Phoenix Rising players will be in attendance for the walk, which starts at Visiting Angels S. Phoenix/Ahwatukee Foothills, 16815 S. Desert Foothills Pkwy. #123. Sign up at Phoenix. AZ. 85048. More information and Sign-up: act.alz.org/goto/PHXVisitingAngels.

Cactus Jack’s to hold annual Halloween dance tonight

Cactus Jacks in the Safeway Plaza on the southwest corner of

48th Street and Elliot Road is hosting its annual at 6:30 p.m. today, Interested women can email Lucille Heid at lpheid@outlook. Oct. 27. com for details. There will be line dancing lessons and open dancing as well as treats and raffles. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes. There is a $5 cover at the door. Information: Carrie and at dancemeetsfitness.net. The Exchange Clubs of Chandler and Ahwatukee are working with Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery in Chandler for the Ahwatukee couple offer sixth annual Chandler Wreaths Across America Day event on Dec. 18. homeschooling in park Their goal is to raise enough money to place wreaths on apCheryl and James Wedell, Ahwatukee residents for 20 years, proximately 2,800 veterans’ graves at Valley of the Sun Cemetery. have recently become a homeschooling family. Last year, approximately 1,800 wreaths were sponsored and “In an effort to build community and stay healthy in mind, organizer Mark Whitaker said, “We will need help from the combody, spirit, I am facilitating a Park Day,” Cheryl said. Homeschool- munity to achieve the goal of sponsoring 2,800 wreaths.” ing families can gather at Vista Canyon Park every Tuesday from Chandler’s annual event consists of laying out the wreaths and 9-10:30 a.m. a memorial ceremony. Volunteers will begin gathering around 8 “The rosary will be led by the children then play will com- a.m. for light refreshments and the laying of the wreaths will begin mence,” said Cheryl Wedell, who facilitates. Restrooms are avail- at 9 a.m., Whitaker said. able, but people should bring their own water and park toys/ “Each wreath symbolizes the commitment to remember and games to share. honor our nation’s veterans and teach our children about freedom and the sacrifice required to maintain our freedom,” Whitaker said. St. John Bosco Catholic School There will be an educational activity for children to help them slates big open house learn about veterans. As it continues its 20th anniversary, St. John Bosco Catholic “As wreaths are laid, we ask that the volunteers respectSchool is holding an open house 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 11. The Pre-K-8 fully remember the veteran by saying the veteran’s name aloud,” school, on 48th Street just south of Chandler Boulevard, will have Whitaker said. staff and teachers available to discuss details on the educational The formal ceremony will start at 10 a.m. and will be streamed program. on Facebook Live on the Valley of the Sun Cemetery, Chandler Elks, For details: 480-219-4848 or admissions@sjbosco.org. and the Exchange Clubs of Chandler and Phoenix Facebook pages. To help: wreathsacrossamerica.org/AZ0144P. ■

Exchange Club in Ahwatukee seeks support for wreath program

Foothills Golf Course Ladies League ready to hit the links

The Foothills Golf Course Ladies League is open for play. Participants play 18 holes of handicap golf every Tuesday morning now through May. Play includes weekly games, prizes and friendly competition.

MUSIC MAKER from page 22

Scouts host Bowie Troop 17 of Ahwatukee recently hosted LD 18 state Sen. Sean Bowie, who is an Eagle Scout and helped the troop members work toward their citizenship badge. Troop 17 is a boy-led troop that meets at Foothills Baptist Church in Ahwatukee. The Troop is active with many camping, backpacking, hiking, and other outdoor activities throughout the year. For information about its upcoming activities: troop17.mytroop.us. ■

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Pictured, from left: back row: Eric Alsop, Kurt Hargus, Dyllan Wadsworth, Allister McLeod, Pranav Nalole and Preston Kiley; center row: Dedra Wadsworth, Sheryl Houle, Davina Baird, Aidan Wall, Scottie Baird, Sean Bowie, Zac Houle, Mat-

thew Brown, Jacob Fixman, Mingyu Kim, Wesley Alsop, Kenny Baird and Alex Shin; front row: Connor Murphy, Luke Brown, Emerson Streit, Preston Greenwall, Joseph Boyer, Graham Stanley and Christine Grosjean. (Special to AFN)

their first experience with an instrument. This holiday season they will be offering the Winter Morning Music Camp 9 a.m.noon Dec. 20-23. “We are hoping that some of these campers will apply for the instrument scholarship and have the opportunity to have an instrument at their home,” said Co-Director Kim Steedman. Winter morning music camp will open registration on Nov. 8. The studio follows CDC guidelines in response to COVID-19 precautions with hand sanitizer and cleaning kits in every classroom, small groupings of kids. Masks will be optional. Music Maker Workshops is in Ahwatukee on the SE corner of Chandler Blvd and 32nd Street. To experience and to learn more about their new scholarships and music programs, visit Music Maker Workshops located on the SE corner of 32nd Street and Chandler Blvd or call at 480706-1224 or mmwaz.com ■

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Dance Studio 111 helps power Suns Dancers BY COTY DOLORES MIRANDA AFN Contributor

hoenix Suns fans in Ahwatukee fascinated by the high energy routines of the Phoenix Suns Dancers may well recognize a few familiar faces from the ‘hood. Olivia Gregg and Jordan Hill – who met at age 3 and 5, respectively, while attending classes at Ahwatukee’s Dance Studio 111 – are among the dancers who also serve as brand ambassadors at events throughout the Valley. Both young women were also involved with the annual Ahwatukee Foothills Nutcracker Ballet for years. Also representing Ahwatukee and Dance Studio 111 at Footprint Center is Luis “Weezy” Egurrola, the Suns’ “Entertainment Hype Squad” coach and choreographer. All three currently teach classes at Dance Studio 111, which is owned by long-time Ahwatukee resident Kimberly

JORDAN HILL

OLIVIA GREGG

LUIS “WEEZY” EGURROLA

Lewis – who founded the Phoenix Suns Dancers when she moved to Ahwatukee in the 1990. There are many connections between the Suns Dancers and Dance Studio 111.

“Carrie Anders and Lauren Beth Kassinger were two of my original Phoenix Suns Dancers when I started the team,” recalled Lewis. “Carrie is my artistic director at Dance

Studio 111 and has been for 28 wonderful years, and Lauren Beth is still a teacher here. Both taught Olivia and Jordan, and

see SUNS DANCERS page 29

Caffe Boa’s new owners leading a hectic life BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

ne of Ahwatukee’s oldest and most popular restaurants is under new management but the trio of new owners wants locals to know that’s about the biggest change. The cozy atmosphere, the Italian cuisine and the patron-pleasing patio remain the same at Caffe Boa at 5063 E. Elliot Road, which has been at the same location since it opened in 1995. And though the previous owners pared down the menu during the pandemic’s brutal assault on dining out, Patrick Larson said he aims to soon restore the missing items and resume lunch hours. Patrick, his wife Jennifer “Jenni” Larson and longtime pal Daniel Aceto took over in June after the previous owners split

Caffe Boa’s new owners are, from left, Jenni Larson, husband Patrick Larson and Danny Aceto. (Dave Minton/AFN Staff) up, with one selling the Ahwatukee Boa

and the other keeping the Boa location in

Tempe. For the Larsons, assuming ownership of the Ahwatukee Boa was the latest in a series of life-changing moments that have occurred over the last 15 months. Like his wife and Aceto – whom he’s known since high school and who was his roommate at the University of Arizona – Patrick has been in the restaurant industry since he was a teenager. “I started washing dishes at 15 and I still do it,” he said, indirectly referring to the ongoing manpower shortage that has left many restaurant owners desperate for employees. Then, for about five or six years, he said, he left the industry and got into various sales jobs until August 2020, when, in the middle of the pandemic’s disruption of

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Ahwatukee dog-sitter ‘Fear Free’ trained AFN NEWS STAFF

n Ahwatukee pet sitter is now part of a new initiative sweeping the pet care industry. Tracy Zipay, owner of The Pawsitive Pets Sitter in Ahwatukee, has undergone Fear Free training, designed to ease the stress, fear, and anxiety so many pets experience while they’re at the veterinarian or groomer – or their owner went away on a trip without them. The training and certification program help pet professionals modify their procedures, handling, and facilities to help pets feel safe and comfortable while receiving the care they need,” Zipay said. “When I began the process of becoming a professional petsitter, which involves so much more than just loving pets - I was amazed by the changes in ‘common knowledge’ about how we deal and communicate with pets,” she explained. “I sought out top trainers and educational sources, and the Fear Free training and certification process brought it all together. The pets in my care love the easygoing and enriching experiences they

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eateries, he bought the Love A Sub sandwich shop on Mill Avenue in Tempe. In June, Larson, his wife and Aceto bought Caffe Boa. A month later, Larson’s wife of eight years gave birth to a baby girl, Charlotte. The baby spent nine weeks in the hospital because she was six weeks premature and then another four weeks at a hotel when her parents’ home sustained a water pipe break. “She was never in any danger,” Larson said. “It just took her a while to have the strength to take all her meals without a feeding tube.” While “busy” doesn’t begin to describe the Larsons’ schedule, he admits that where restaurants are concerned, “I guess I got the bug.” He is immersed with Aceto and Aceto’s mother in the Boa’s day-to-day opera-

Tracy Zipay, right, is The Pawsitive Pets Sitter and has just undergone Fear Free training for her dog-sitting business. Kate McPike, left, owner of K8’s Cats gave Zipay her dog-sitting business so she could focus hers, caring for felines. (AFN file photo) have with me, and their owners have been gratified when they return home to happy, relaxed pets.” Founded by veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker, the Fear Free Certification Program

tions while Jenni takes care of the sandwich shop. And little Charlotte? “It’s nice that the sandwich shop is near the airport and open only till 2 and we don’t open until 4,” Larson said, “so I have the baby during the day and I either drop her off at the sandwich shop or pick her up here. It’s nice that she basically has to pass the restaurant to go home. So it’s working out so far.” At Caffe Boa, now open 4-8:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Larson admits he had to conquer a learning curve “going from a sandwich shop to fine cuisine.” But he also feels blessed that the Ahwatukee Boa chef for the last 20 years, Chef Martin, stayed on with him. Patrick isn’t just waiting at the front door to greet guests, either. He works in the kitchen, sets tables and does anything else that needs to be done, adding, “I’d rather be in the trenches with my em-

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ployees.” As for the future, he said, “We’ve just been too busy to make any changes – not that we necessarily want to make any changes. We kind of want to keep things the way that they are because it’s not really broken.” “We are trying to keep everything as much the same as possible.” There are some things, however, that he wants to do that aren’t so much changes as they are returns to what Caffe Boa was like before the pandemic struck. Besides returning to the menu some items that were pared away, Larson wants to return lunch service. One thing that didn’t fall victim to the pandemic’s squeeze is the popular buttercake, one of the dessert items that can finish a meal of homemade beef lasagna, chianti braised beef rigatoni or one of the other standbys. Larson also hopes to find more employ-

veterinary practitioners experienced in Fear Free methods. “Providing Pet Professionals with the tools they need to ease this burden of fear and anxiety for our clients is the pinnacle of my 37-year veterinary career,” says Becker, dubbed “America’s Veterinarian” by Dr. Oz and appeared on Good Morning America for 17 years. “ To become certified, Pet Professionals have to undergo a multi-part educational training course and exams. They also have to take continuing education to remain certified. Zipay is the only professional petsitter in the area who has undertaken this training, although there are others around the state as well as Fear Free Veterinary Practices and Groomers. Zipay has been involved with pets and animals all her life, but became a trained professional this year and took over the dog part of Ahwatukee petsitting professional Kate McPike of K8’s Pet Care. McPike transitioned to cats-only at K8’s Cats. The two businesses promote themselves as “Ahwatukee’s Petsitting Professionals.” For more information: visit yesspet.com. ■

ees – a daunting task given that most restaurant owners are trying to do the same thing. He said he’s grateful we’ve entered fall because the patio offers people another reason to visit Caffe Boa. “People can rent that separately for parties, bridal showers, a wedding rehearsal dinner,” Larson said. And he wants to give back to the community – as do his two partners. “We all love Ahwatukee and so nonprofits or schools or whatever can work with us,” Larson said. “I think that’s part of being a locally owned and operated business.” Caffe Boa offers takeout and delivery as well as catering services. There’s live entertainment on select Friday evenings and a weekday happy hour 4-6 p.m. Information: caffeboa.com ■

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An old pal is back at Studio 111 with a party AFN NEWS STAFF

t’s starting to look like homecoming year at Studio 111 in Ahwatukee. LB Kass, nee Lauren Beth Kassinger, one of studio owner Kimberly Lewis’ first Phoenix Suns Dancers squad members, has returned to Ahwatukee after nearly two decades in New Jersey. And guess what? She’s teaching several classes at Studio 111. Now that she’s settled into the home she moved into July 4 with her husband, daughter and 90-year-old father, Kass wants to do something nice for the community. So she’s throwing a Halloween Party. For an admission price of $20 per family between 4-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 at Studio 111, 4910 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee, Kass will teach the dance from Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and provide professional headshots, pizza and takehome treats and gift card giveaways. No dance experience is necessary, all ages are welcome and costumes are encouraged. Attendees must RSVP via Venmo @LBKass and they can text 201-674-7974 with questions.

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now they’re both on the team and teaching here. The circle of life.” Jordan Hill’s first year with the Suns Dancers came after suffering a sudden and debilitating back pain while living in San Francisco. “I was working, going to school and traveling for dance. I was mainly doing ballet then,” she explained. “I woke up and it felt like a knife was in my chest and back - I couldn’t even raise my arms.” Hill underwent tests but no cause was pinpointed. She said she decided she needed to do something different in her exercise routine. “Moving your body isn’t something you have to do, or anyone makes you do. It’s a choice and a blessing we sometimes take for granted,” she said. The routines she designed are now being taught at Centrebyjh on Instagram and a website is in the works. At Dance Studio 111, her Centre by JH Method class at 4 p.m. Wednesdays at Dance Studio 111, helps young dancers

that “COVID made us realize family is everything and we moved back to the valley to be near our loved ones.” Home also is a source of many happy memories for Kass, who became a Suns dancer in 1993 right after high school. “It was an insane audition with over 500 dancers competing for four spots,” she recalled. “The year LB Kass of Ahwatukee teaches several classes at Studio 111 and she I auditioned, the has scheduled a Halloween Party for families on Saturday. Suns made it to the (Special to AFN) finals with the ChiKass has brought back a lot of experience cago Bulls. I was on the team for five years not only from her early days with Lewis while Legends played like Charles Barkley, but also from her last 19 years in New York Dan Marley, Kevin Johnson and more. “When I was on the dance team, we were city, where she was an executive for Capeselected as the NBA Dance Team and we zio, a dance brand manufacturer. But homesickness finally got to her, not- represented the organization at major ing “most of our family live in Arizona” and events like the All Star games, MTV Rock learn how to prevent injuries by using her strength training and stretching routines. She’s also an instructor in ballet and pointe. As part of her own recovery, Hill, 22, opted to try out for the Suns Dance Team in late August. “It really was a last-minute decision. Of course, being at Dance Studio 111, the Suns Dance Team was always talked about,” she said. “I’m loving it. The coach is a dream, all my teammates are amazing, and it’s nice to be able to do this with Olivia as I grew up dancing with her.” Olivia Gregg, who teaches classes in jazz, lyrical, contemporary and ballet at Dance Studio 111, is also a member of the 202122 Phoenix Suns Dance Team. A 2018 Desert Vista High School alum, Gregg and her younger sister Bella starred and often traded various queen roles in the annual holiday extravaganza, the Ahwatukee Foothills Nutcracker Ballet, returning Dec. 18-19 at the Madison Center for the Arts. This is the third year Gregg has been on the Suns Dancers Team while continuing her studies at Arizona State University’s

W.P. Carey School of Business. She graduates in December with a business communications degree. “I really love the friendships I’ve made throughout the years with the Suns Dancers,” she said. “And I like still being able to perform.” She admitted the dance team’s schedule can be “intense.” “We practice two or three times a week, and now everyday there’s something going on. We’ve started getting back into (public) appearances and that’s fun.” Egurrola, who has been a member of the Phoenix Mercury Hip Hop Squad for 12 years and coach for 10, has performed and choreographed for other NBA dance teams including those of the Portland Trailblazers, Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors. This season he heads the inaugural Phoenix Suns Entertainment Hype Squad, a group of high-energy break dancers, gymnasts, acrobats and dunkers that help keep the energy high at home games held at Footprint Center. Weezy has been a teacher at Dance Stu-

N Jock basketball games, Inside Edition, World games in Germany,” she said. And Kass was on the DanceTeam in Canada when the league introduced the Toronto Raptors. Since returning, she hasn’t lost any time sharing her dance expertise through a series of classes at Studio 111. From 4-5 p.m., she teaches Latin fusion for kids 13 and up and from 5-6 p.m. Wednesdays the same thing for ages 8-12. “Latin Fusion is the hottest style of dance that combines, hip-hop, jazz and all styles on Latin dance like salsa, cha cha, merengue and more,” Kass noted. Next month, she will be offering adult dance-based fitness classes. “This is a fun 45-minute low-impact cardio class to the best playlist,” Kass explained. “I talk you through every step and leave clients, happy, sweating and excited to come back.” The first class is free and details can be obtained by emailing lbkassinger@gmail. com. For her other classes: DanceStudio111@DanceStudio111.com or 480706-6040 ■

dio 111 for 10 years and is currently a Hip Hop Instructor. He also teaches at other Valley studios. “I’ve been blessed enough to do something I love in the city I was born and I grew up in – and for a team I used to watch when I was a kid,” he said. At age 16, Egurrola discovered his passion for dance at Mesa’s Red Mountain High School. He continued to grow his career as a co-founder and co-artistic director of the Phoenix non-profit EPIK Dance Company, founded in 2007. All three say their experience teaching at Dance Studio 111 is an opportunity they enjoy pursuing even with their otherwise full schedules. At Dance Studio 111, Gregg teaches children ages 4 and 5 various types of dance on Wednesdays; Hill teaches ballet on Thursdays and is a choreographer for the Ahwatukee Foothills Nutcracker Ballet this December, and Weezy teaches Friday hip hop classes for ages 9 and up at 4 pm., and for children ages 6-8 eight at 5 p.m. Information: dancestudio111 ■

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Gila Community starts fourth casino project TRIBUNE NEWS STAFF

onstruction is about to begin on the fourth casino on Gila River Indian Community land. Named Santan Mountain Casino and located on a 160-acre site on the southeast corner of Gilbert Road and Hunt Highway 160-acre, the $150-million project will feature more than 850 slots and table games, a BetMGM Sportsbook and dining. It also will create more than 650 new jobs, according to Gila River Hotels & Casinos, which described the new development as a “modern, inviting desert oasis” that “was cultivated to bring a desired entertainment destination and convenient location to the growing Southeast Valley.” The Gila River Indian Community operates Gila River Hotels & Casinos – which include Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte and Vee Quiva. “The development will boast lush décor, breathtaking mountain views and stateof-the-art amenities set against the backdrop of the pristine, picturesque desert,” the release stated. “Not only will Santan Mountain bring additional revenue, sustainability and critical services to our community members, it will elevate our prestige in the gaming and hospitality industry as we continue to craft an entertainment dynasty,” Gila River Indian Community Governor Roe Lewis said. Gila River Hotels & Casinos hired international architectural and interior design firm, Steelman Partners, and The PENTA Building Group to design and construct the casino, which is expected to take 18 to 24 months. Steelman is a designer of global entertainment, hospitality, and gaming architecture and was the lead architect for the new Resorts World Las Vegas. It has designed buildings for gaming industry leaders like including Kirk Kerkorian, Steve Wynn, Sheldon Adelson and Stanley Ho. Gila River Hotels & Casinos CEO Kenneth Manuel praised Steelman Partners for their innovative design concepts. “We are thrilled with the architectural renderings and design components that Paul and Steve have presented to us – they are ensuring that Santan Mountain will be a premier gaming destination for years to come,” he said. Steelman said a key focus of the project

The new Santan Mountain Casino is similar in design to the Vee Quiva farther west on the Gila River Indian Community just off the South Mountain Freeway. (Courtesy Gila River Hotels

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is to bring the texture, light and elements of the outdoors inside. The main casino will feature lush, blooming saguaro carpeting, natural light cascading from circular skylights, custom bubble glass and colors inspired by the rising and setting sun that bring unique serenity to the casino floor. The PENTA Building Group, a general contractor with extensive gaming and hospitality experience in Arizona and across the U.S., is also part of the project team along with the Casino Expansion

Owners Team and Tynan Group. “Large-scale casino/entertainment projects like this are a core competency for PENTA, and we look forward to delivering a world class property we will all take pride in,” said John Cannito, president of PENTA. As project lead, the Tynan Group has been involved in projects on the Gila River Indian Community’s land for more than two decades. “The comfort of Gila River’s guests is a top priority. Whether a guest is playing the slots during the day or playing at

a high-energy, live table at night, Santan Mountain design elements will provide a striking, serene backdrop for memorable entertainment,” Steelman said. When complete, Santan Mountain will include more than 850 slots and table games including mini baccarat, craps and roulette as well as an exclusive High Limit Gaming Salon. The BetMGM sportsbook will extend the casino floor and offer plush seating, multiple large-screen TVs for viewing live games and sports betting. The new property will also provide multiple dining options and a lively bar in the center of the casino floor featuring entertainment. A hotel may be added in the future. The project also calls for road and other infrastructure improvements in the surrounding area. Gila River’s Casino Expansion Owner’s Team Chairman and tribal Councilman Anthony Villareal, Sr., called last week’s groundbreaking for the casino an “historic moment: “We will have many exciting milestones ahead with Santan Mountain, and all of them will be beneficial to our community,” he said. The gaming enterprise is also slated to open a $143 million expansion project at Wild Horse Pass later this year —bringing 205 additional guest rooms, new meeting space, two pools and a rooftop restaurant and lounge to the Chandler property. The project marks the first expansion since Wild Horse Pass opened in 2009. Information: PlayAtGila.com. ■

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Arizona desperately needs foster parents BY MIKE FAUST AFN Guest Writer

he statistics are alarming: Calls to Arizona Department of Child Safety’s abuse and neglect hotline have spiked 25 percent in the last six months. As of this writing, there are 13,790 youth in Arizona’s foster care system – but there are only 3,292 licensed foster homes. Not only is this woefully inadequate, but it’s also the lowest number of licensed homes in DCS’ history. That’s why we’re working urgently to recruit more foster care providers to bring safety and stability for Arizona’s most vulnerable children. We are seeking single adults, married couples, 20-somethings, seniors and everyone in between to help kids in desperate need. Many people in our community have wondered about foster care – they have love to give and a difference to make – but they’re not sure

they’re a good fit or don’t not know where to start. Perhaps you’re someone who has wondered about becoming a foster care provider – and perhaps your concerns and considerations have stopped you from taking the next step. If you’ve ever thought about foster care, here are 11 things you may not know: Kids enter the foster care center through no fault of their own. They are placed in care because their biological parents or legal guardians are unable to care for them safely. Neglect is the No. 1 reason children enter care. Substance abuse is the No. 1 cause of parental neglect. The good news is that substance abuse is treatable. The purpose of a foster family is to offer a safe, stable place for children to learn and grow while birth parents do the work that’s needed to bring their kids home to a safe environment. Most kids in foster care have siblings

– DCS does everything possible to keep them together and appreciates foster homes that can keep families intact. When considering becoming a foster parent, keep in mind the greatest impact you may have on the lives of children is to keep them together. Children thrive in family environments free from abuse and neglect. They need a safe place to learn from their mistakes and gain new skills to use in their future. They need someone to ask about their school day, wish them a happy birthday and check up on their homework. Children in foster care are regular kids! Despite the challenges handed to them, they love playing outside, hanging out with friends, spending time with loved ones and eating their favorite foods. Their personalities and interests vary widely, but most of them have something special in common: an incredible resilience no matter the odds.

You don’t have to be a forever parent to consider fostering. Adoption is not the goal for most children. Instead, DCS works to place them in a safe and loving family setting until they can safely go home to their parents. For foster parents, this means providing a stable, yet temporary, home for a child. If children are unable to reunite with their parents, DCS works to connect them with loving, adoptive families. People who are interested in adopting can work with a licensing agency on becoming certified to adopt. Rethink your age. Adults ages 21 to 70+ can become licensed to provide foster care. Many young professionals and empty nesters have homes to share and love to give. Being a foster parent is not always the easiest job in the world, but it’s certainly

heard the loud rumble of an engine. We quickly moved to a secure place on the sidewalk. As we did, a teenager in our neighborhood sped by in a hotrod, never seeing us. The lesson we learned is that the other guy will do something dangerous. It’s up to you and your children to be prepared for that. Just like we are told to drive defensively, on Halloween, and frankly anytime, we should be “defensive pedestrians.” Parents should be hyper-vigilant about creating a safe environment for their kids if they want to trick or treat. That includes dressing kids in light colored, reflective and flame-retardant costumes that do not obstruct their vision. Here are some tips for those who need to drive on Halloween: • Slow down in residential neighborhoods and obey all traffic signs and sig-

nals. Drive at least 5 mph below the posted speed limit to give yourself extra time to react to children who may dart into the street. • Look for children crossing the street. • Carefully enter and exit driveways and alleys. • Turn your headlights on to make yourself more visible – even in the daylight. • Broaden your scanning by looking for children left and right into yards and on front porches. • Never drive impaired. Never text and drive. • If you have been drinking, or using marijuana or taking prescription medications, do not get behind the wheel . . . period! Some tips for parents to keep their children safe while trick-or-treating: • Be bright at night – wear retro-reflective tape on costumes and on treat buck-

ets, carry glow sticks and flashlights. • Wear disguises that don’t obstruct vision. Instead, use non-toxic face paint. Also, watch the length of billowy costumes to help avoid tripping. • Ensure any props are flexible and blunt-tipped. • Ask an adult or older child to supervise children under age 12 and stay in a pack. Don’t allow any of the kids to stray away from the pack. • Instruct children to travel only in familiar areas and along established routes. • Teach children to stop only at well-lit houses and to never to enter a stranger’s home or garage.

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Motorists, parents need to be vigilant on Halloween BY MARC LAMBER AFN Guest Writer

ccording to AAA and the NHTSA, Halloween is the single deadliest day of the year for child pedestrians. They are three times more likely to be struck and killed on Halloween than on any other day. As a public safety advocate and personal injury attorney for 30+ years at Fennemore, I am too familiar with tragedies that result when parents, children, Halloween revelers and other drivers are not prepared for the unexpected on Halloween. Some years ago, my wife and I were taking our two boys out to trick-or-treat in our neighborhood. We were walking in a pack crossing the street around a blind curve. As we were crossing, we

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one of the most fulfilling. Fostering will positively impact your life as much as it will a child’s. Many people are interested in becoming licensed to provide foster care, but believe their circumstances make them a bad fit. Most of the time, this simply isn’t true. Good foster parents come in all shapes, sizes, backgrounds and beliefs. What do they have in common? They’re able to provide safety and stability, and they want to ensure a positive future for children in our community. You can learn all about foster care and whether it’s right for you by calling 877543-7633 or visiting AZDCS.gov/foster. Please consider becoming a foster care provider and help change a child’s life forever – not to mention your own. Now is the time to step up and be the difference these children desperately need. Mike Faust is the director of the Arizona Department of Child Safety ■

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR School board members, parents have a new voice

For too long, school board members in Arizona have been left without a choice. While each board is all but required to join a school board association, they’ve been forced to rely on the monopoly of one association (ASBA) for policy guidance and training. They do so with memberships, upwards of $10,000 per year, paid by the school districts using your tax dollars. That association then trains your school board members on topics like Critical Race Theory. It’s time for that to change. The Arizona Coalition of School Board Members is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to helping school board members put students first. Other associations have forgotten who is important: our kids. In education, students should always be at the forefront of training and policy considerations, not unions and special interest groups. What works for one student may not work for another, which is why The Coalition will always support school choice. The Coalition also recognizes the impor-

tance of parents in their child’s education. Students belong to their parents, not the board, school or state. Parental rights have been eroding - sometimes slowly and sometimes right before our eyes. Some organizations even believe that concerned parents should be treated as “domestic terrorists” for simply asking questions! This is unacceptable. The Coalition will train school board members with the necessary tools and knowledge to appropriately challenge superintendents and other school administration – not just be a cheerleader for the institution. Education finance is complicated and cumbersome, you will learn how the school budgets are developed and will be able to follow the money. We don’t just provide training and services to board members. We also open our membership to parents, concerned citizens, and school employees. Even if you haven’t had a student in the K12 system for many years, that’s OK! The Coalition welcomes all – charter, public, private, and homeschool advocates.

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Mtn Pointe blown out by Mountain View in forgettable game BY CHRIS FAHRENDORF AFN Contributing Writer

rom the very start of the game Friday night, Mountain Pointe was overmatched by Mountain View. The Toros set the tone early with a forced fumble on Mountain Pointe running back Jujuan Kennedy, who was met by a brick wall in the form of the Mountain View defense. That play started what ultimately turned into a 52-14 rout in favor of the Toros in a game the Pride will soon want to forget. “You gotta be ready every week. You don’t get to relax. You can’t take anybody lightly,” Mountain Pointe coach Eric Lauer said. “I don’t know where our mindset was.” The early score from Mountain View running back Aiden Damiani after the fumble gave the Pride another chance on offense. Led by quarterback Chris Arviso, Mountain Pointe drove down the field and attempted a 30-yard field goal that

Mountain Pointe coach Eric Lauer said the team has to fix every facet of its game heading into the bye week before facing Queen Creek. (Dave Minton/AFN Staff)

set to have all season long. “Our defense has done a really nice job all year long,” Germaine said. “I think the coaches have done a great job of putting a plan together and the guys have done a great job going out and executing it.” But the defense was not the only facet of Mountain View’s game that executed well. The Toro offense moved the ball with ease in Germaine’s son, Jack’s, first game as the starting quarterback. Germaine said he and his staff decided to make the quarterback switch prior to Friday’s game because he believes the team is still “trying to figure out our identity.” He also wanted former starting quarterback Willy Roberts to focus as linebacker on defense. Overall, Jack completed 11 passes for 256 yards and five touchdowns in his debut. His three favorite targets of the night were tight end Jackson Bowers and receiv-

was blocked and returned 80 yards for a touchdown. Arviso finished the game completing 25 passes for 213 yards.

After a key defensive stop and score, Mountain View head coach Joe Germaine emphasized that unit has been a great as-

terback Jackson Akins rolled out of the pocket before he found junior wideout Eric Miller, who from a yard out for the score. That touchdown and extra point from Nah Perez was the exclamation point for Desert Vista’s 17-point comeback against Higley in a game the Thunder ultimately ended up winning 38-37. The quarterback carousel continued for the Thunder, starting the game with Braxton Thomas. After a few drives that yielded no points and minimal offense as a whole, Akins took over and things changed. “I don’t look at who’s starting and not starting, coach told us we were all going to get reps, so I didn’t put my head down,” Akins said. “Just stayed ready so when he did put me in, I was ready to go to work.” While Desert Vista struggled early on,

Desert Vista sophomore running back Christian Clark scored a career-high three touchdowns in the Thunder’s come-from-behind victory over Higley Friday night. (Dave Minton/AFN Staff)

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Desert Vista completes dramatic comeback win over Higley BY JAKE HEDEBY AFN Staff Writer

esert Vista’s football program entered Friday’s contest desperately seeking a “get right” game that would hopefully lead to some semblance of consistency. Each game so far has brought a plethora of ups and downs, making it extremely difficult to focus on one aspect of the team, whether that be good or bad. The team entered the stadium holding an American Flag despite administration’s efforts to cease all USA-related themes. It fired up the home crowd and student section but that quickly dwindled when the team struggled early on. The matchup with Higley, a team also struggling, provided that opportunity. But it didn’t come easy. Late in the fourth quarter junior quar-

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DV cross country has state championship aspirations BY DANIEL ALAMEDA AFN Contributing Writer

t the conclusion of their Saturday morning long run, there was an obvious aura of confidence around the Desert Vista cross country’s team huddle. The Thunder are currently fielding the No. 15 ranked girls’ team in the nation, and a top-three ranked boys’ team in Arizona. While both teams are headed by different coaching staffs, they share the same exact sentiment: To build championship mindsets. “We want to see progress not only with their fitness or race times, but more importantly, their progression as individuals,” said boys head coach Chris Hanson. “If they’re a better version of themselves every single day, that’s all we can ask for.” Hanson can often be heard talking to his team about consistency with their diet, sleep schedule and commitment. That has become key for the team’s success on race days. It’s become a lifestyle for runners like senior Ryan Hoyt, who have reaped the benefits of Hanson’s coaching style and overall mindset. “It’s all about the mindset,” Hoyt said. “How much you’re willing to give to the program and the things you’re willing to sacrifice to be great.” In cross country, there is no coach always in a runner’s ear. There is no roar of the crowd. There is no halftime break. That’s what makes the mindset so crucial. When runners are in the middle of the race they’re faced with a decision: do they push through the tingling sensation in their legs and their chest tightening up, or do they ease up?

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ers Matthew Clark and Reese Marziale. Bowers finished with three receptions for 41 yards, Clark had four receptions for 131 yards and three touchdowns and Marziale had three catches for 79 yards and two touchdowns. “It’s great,” Jack said about being able to depend on his receivers. “They do a great job at practice and they’re great guys around campus too.” Mountain View dominated from start

The Desert Vista cross country team stretches during warm-downs after practice as coach Chris Hanson talks about their upcoming meet, Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Desert Vista in Ahwatukee. (Dave Minton/AFN Staff) Others may call them crazy for dealing with that pain. But for this Desert Vista team, pushing through the pain is almost second nature to them. “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard,” said senior captain Noah Jodon, who currently holds the second fastest 3-mile time in Arizona. Jodon knows as well as anyone how true that statement is, being that he’s worked his way from barely breaking 17 minutes in the 5K as a freshman to holding the school record at 15:13. “I saw the seniors when I was a freshman and thought, ‘there’s no way I can ever be

to finish but did allow Mountain Pointe to find the end zone late in the game. Arviso found wideout Jordan Huff from 9 yards out to put the Pride on the board. On their next drive, Arviso connected with senior running back Devon Sparks for a 13-yard score just before the final buzzer. Now 6-1 on the year, Mountain View is on pace to secure a home playoff game in the 6A Conference. The Toros face Mountain View next week before a showdown with Open Divison-bound Basha. For now, however, Germaine wants to

as fast,’” Jodon said. “Then over time, you learn more and more about the process, and now I have the school record for the 5K. It’s insane to see how far we’ve come.” By simply spending a few minutes around the boys, hearing all the laughing and deeper conversations than, “how’s the weather,” people immediately feel that this Desert Vista cross country is different. This isn’t a small club or something to pass time. It’s a program that is building character and changing lives. “This team is a brotherhood for sure, they’re my family,” said Hoyt, smiling at his on-looking teammates. “I know these

see how his team responds to their region-opening victory. “We haven’t had this experience yet this year. We’ve been in close games. We got beat by Red Mountain. Now we have a little bit of a different feeling after our game tonight,” Germaine said. “How are we going to respond? That’s gonna be the question.” As for Mountain Pointe, the loss to Mountain View was the second straight for a team that entered the game No. 10 in the 6A Conference rankings. The Pride figure one more win will help their chances

are the guys I’m going to be standing next to at my wedding for sure.” The fact that a high school senior is already talking about his teammates being at his wedding shows just how much this program has developed its athletes outside of being “just runners.” Not only do these athletes talk about running, but they also talk about fantasy football, school drama and even their post-high school plans. “This program has taught me to be more mature than anything in my life,” Hoyt said. “The discipline, concentration and focus needed to succeed, especially in this program, will resonate with me for the rest of my life.” For as much as the kids are learning every new day from their team, the same can be said for the coaching staff. The team spends practically every day together, from early morning runs at 5:30 for the girls to runs at 6:30 on Saturdays, the team is constantly in each other’s presence. Desert Vista’s girls’ head coach Megan Ping has seen major success on a national scale, but also knows that success in this sport is much more than just race-times. “I just want them to keep having fun,” Megan said. “You can be the fastest runner in the country, but if you’re not having fun, then no one wants to be your teammate and your performances will be impacted.” In addition to coaching the current number five team in the Southwest region, Megan is also coaching her daughter, Lauren Ping. Lauren, a junior, is one of the best high school runners in the history of Arizona as well as the No. 9 ranked girl in the nation. Lauren, less than a month removed from placing sixth at the historical Woodbridge

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of breaking through to the playoffs for the first time since 2018. A bye week next week gives them a chance to regroup before facing a Queen Creek team destined for the Open Division after hanging with top-ranked Chandler for a half on Friday. The week off will allow the Pride to focus on fixing “every facet” of the game, according to Lauer. “Every facet of the game got exposed tonight,” said Lauer. “We still got two more games left and we’ll see where we are.” ■

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Higley caught fire. The Knight offense was filled with read options and deep passes that split the deep safeties, and it never stopped being effective. “At times we weren’t getting guys lined up correctly, sometimes we were staring into the backfield a little too hard,” said Desert Vista coach Ty Wisdom. Higley quarterback Jamar Malone was effective from the first offensive series. He capped it off himself with a 20-yard touchdown run. Malone carried a big load with over 200 all-purpose yards and was responsible for all but one of Higley’s touchdowns. It was 17-0 before Desert Vista was able to get into the red zone to threaten points. Akins found a rhythm in the first half but running back Christian Clark was the reason the offense found any sort of groove. Clark’s success on the ground allowed Akins to find success through the air. His first score of the game came on a strike to Tavian Dennis, who Wisdom said was playing his first week on offense for the Thunder. But despite Desert Vista’s success, Higley never loosened its grip. Malone found wideout Carter Hancock for a long reception that set up yet another

catch by the wide receiver for a touchdown a short time later. Higley then added a rushing touchdown before the half. Down 31-14 at halftime, Desert Vista needed to make adjustments. And it did. A bad snap on a Higley punt led to a rushing touchdown from Clark from 5 yards out. After an abysmal first half, the Desert Vista crowd finally came alive. “It’s a game of momentum man, and our

meet in California, has never shied away from facing premier competition. “It’s really exciting to compete against the best girls in the country,” Lauren said. “Racing against them helps push me in a way that is much harder when I’m all on my own.” When asked what her goal for the rest of 2021 is, she gave a simple yet telling response. “I just want to be one of the top girls wherever I race, especially once we get towards the end of the season,” she said. Both the girls’ and boys’ teams have sky-high expectations for the rest of the season. While the Nike Cross Country

National Championships are canceled for this year, the team is still looking ahead towards a race against the nation’s best. “Winning state is a good goal but we’re aiming a little bit higher,” Hoyt said. “Whatever national meet we’re going to, we’re definitely going to make our impact felt.” Anyone that has ever been a part of the Desert Vista cross country team will forever understand the mindset that is necessary to achieve greatness in any facet of life. “When they get to that start line, and look directly at their teammates, they see the hard work they each put in,” said Hanson. “At that point, they’re not racing for themselves, but they’re doing it for each other.” ■

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Desert Vista head coach Ty Wisdom said turnovers were the difference for both teams to find a rhythm offensively Friday night. (Dave Minton/AFN Staff) guys were ready to take advantage,” Wisdom said. Another Higley fumble led to a Noah Perez field goal that cut the deficit to seven. On Desert Vista’s next drive, Clark scored his third touchdown of the night, a career-high for the sophomore. “I had to keep going, do it for my brothers,” Clark said. “Especially for the seniors, this is their last homecoming game, so we

did it for them. We’re in playoff mode right now because if we lose, we’re out.” Higley quickly answered Desert Vista’s game-tying score with a deep ball from Malone to Hancock, who had well-over 100 receiving yards against the Desert Vista secondary. However, another errant snap led to a failed extra point. A few key defensive stops later and Desert Vista had yet another chance to take the lead. The Thunder capitalized. “The running game was big tonight, it opened up the passing game for us and allowed us to stretch the field,” Akins said. By the time the final touchdown was scored, the Knights look defeated after allowing a major comeback on the road. Higley built its lead off turnovers in the first half but made some of the same mistakes in the final two quarters that ultimately cost it a victory. “You can’t turn the ball over, they did a few crucial times and that ended up being the difference,” said Wisdom. Desert Vista, now 3-4 on the season, is still vying for a playoff spot. The Thunder entered the week the No. 14 team in 6A. A win against Higley helps, but a win or two more will further help secure a spot in the postseason. Desert Vista will face a rising Mountain View (6-1) team Friday night in Mesa. ■

The Desert Vista cross country team huddles after practice as coach Chris Hanson talks about their upcoming meet, Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Desert Vista in Ahwatukee.

(Dave Minton/AFN Staff)

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ancy getting a little scared and also helping out some talented high school students at the same time? You’re at the right place if you head over to Mountain Pointe High School, 4201 E. Knox Road, Ahwatukee, between 6-9 p.m. Friday or Saturday, Oct. 29-30, for the Mountain Pointe Theatre Company’s “Hell House,” its annual haunted school production. Tickets are $7 for students and $10 for adults. Scores of thespians have shaken off the dust that gathered on their props and costumes last year because they stayed in storage when the pandemic forced cancellation of the show. But this year, they’re ready to put some chills and thrills into your holiday weekend. The show also is one of the theater company’s biggest fundraisers of the year –

The Mountain Pointe Theatre Company will put you right in the mood for Halloween with their annual haunted school production Friday and Saturday night. (David Minton/GetOut Staff)

which helps them buy materials for stage props and stuff for costumes. “We have drawn as many as 500 people

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doors, Western American history and collecting things. When he put those things together, he began looking for things dealing with the American west. The Boston resident started collecting items that had ties to the famous explorers Lewis and Clark and later stumbled on Curtis’ work. Peterson was drawn to those photographs, explaining, “One of the things that I’ve always been intrigued by is people that will commit and dedicate their lives to a project.” Curtis lived between 1868 and 1952 but his career in photography only lasted a fraction of his life. At an early age, he went with his family to Washington state and began working in a lumber yard. During his 20’s, Curtis sustained a back injury and decided it was time to work a job that wasn’t as physically demanding. Because he had long loved photography, he decided to open his own photography studio.

Unfort u n a t e l y, the studio closed. U n scathed by the business’ failure, Curtis became intrigued by the native people who called P u g e t Sound, Wa s h i n g ton, home. He began photographing them and quickly found his calling.

of the year for the theater company. We make by far more money on this show than all the other shows we put on in the school year combined.” The show comes highly acclaimed by aficionados of all things Halloween-scary and people who have attended say the realistic special effects compare favorably with far more expensive haunted-themed attractions in the region. Figure on spending at least 20 minutes if you go at any point during the three hours the auditorium is open on show nights. The students wear costumes that come from an assortment of sources. Zombies bring appropriate clothing from home, some costumes are made by company members and others are purchased if they are too elaborate.

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Cache of historic Native American photos displayed in rare exhibit BY ALEX GALLAGHER GetOut Staff Writer

he works of one of the most influential and controversial American photographers are now on display at Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West. Two years of planning went into the exhibit of prolific photographer Edward S. Curtis’s works, which are from exhibition co-curator, collector and trustee Tim Peterson, who began collecting the works of Curtis over a decade ago. “Edward S. Curtis is considered one of the foremost American photographers and a controversial photographer in America based on his photographs of Native American people, which we discuss throughout our exhibit,” said Dr. Tricia Loscher, the assistant director of collections, exhibitions and research and cocurator of the exhibit at Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West. Peterson grew up with a love of the out-

Edward Curtis’ influential and controversial photos of Native Americans of the West in the early 1900s that are now on display at Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West. (Ashleigh Carpenter/GetOut Contributing Photog-

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In 1900, Curtis decided to begin photographing Native Americans of the American west and did so until around 1930. Curtis was most inspired by a now debunked belief called the “myth of the vanishing Indian” that was among white cultures and that reinforced their false belief that American Indians and their traditions were disappearing forever. Throughout his career, Curtis visited seven regions of the American West and had early support from big names like President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt and J.P. Morgan. Curtis’ works were distributed through a series of 20 volumes titled “The North American Indian,” which the now-defunct New York Herald said was “the most ambitious enterprise in publishing since the production of the King James Bible.” The exhibition at Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West features photos from each volume. “When Curtis was taking photos, photography was a new medium of art and he was breaking new ground in terms of the photography he was taking and the mediums he was creating,” said Loscher.

In addition to the photos, the museum walls are lined with quotes referencing Curtis’ work and words that came directly from the photographer. One of the most striking quotes on the walls is one that came from Curtis’ friend, mentor, and lifelong supporter George Bird Grinnell. The quote reads “The results which Curtis gets with his camera stir one as one is stirred by a great painting, and when we are thus moved by a picture, and share the thought and feeling that the artist had when he made the picture, we may recognize it as a work of art.” There are also unique artifacts throughout the exhibition, including a copy of the type of camera Curtis used, cultural items and symbols. There is even a phonograph bearing a description and QR code that guests can scan and hear a song recorded by Curtis’ team. Another striking piece in the exhibition is a timeline that details Curtis’ life and events from Native American history. “I really see this collection as being a study center for the next year and a half and my hope is that it will generate dialogue with the community and indigenous people,” said Loscher.

While Loscher hopes the exhibit will spur conversations of the history of Native Americans in the American West, she also hopes for discussions about Curtis’ photos as well. “It’s my hope that once we get more programming going again, we can have some conversations and panel discussions where we bring indigenous people The exhibit includes a number of artifacts, including an example of one here to talk about of the cameras used by Curtis. (Ashleigh Carpenter/GetOut/Contributing what is seen in Photographer) these photos,” said Loscher. ciate the diversity of the work,” he said. As for Peterson, he hopes that guests “I hope when people look at it, they will take notice of the unique variations of don’t scoff at it being the same image but the photographs on display. admire that Curtis worked with platinum, “I hope people will notice some images silver and turned something flat into in four to six different mediums. We did something that had a three-dimensional that because we wanted people to appre- look to it.” ■

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Then, each room in and around the company area is decorated with a different horror theme. The orchestra pit and the catwalk are part of the show. When people are taken up to the cat-

walk, they learn the story of Eldridge, the ghost that purportedly haunts the auditorium. Said to be the spirit of a construction worker who died when Mountain Pointe High was being built, the ghost has become such an urban legend that seat E-13 is taped off during any production. When she was a reporter for the Ari-

zona Republic, Ahwatukee resident and elementary school teacher Cathy Creno looked into the Eldridge legend and wrote, “As long as anyone can remember, Eldridge has reportedly been haunting the theater with mysterious footsteps, flickering lights and other unexplained occurrences.” Nevertheless, Creno added, there is no re-

cord of any construction death at the school. Just as the costumes come from different sources, the cast and sponsors approach set decorations the same way. Over time, the school has amassed various kinds of lights, projected images and other materials to give each room a special look. ■

Mountain Pointe Theatre Company thespians got their scare on last weekend for their annual haunted school show and will be doing it again this Friday and Saturday. The show is a big fundraiser for the company, which needs money to buy props or things to create them as well as costumes or materials to make them. (David Minton/GetOut Staff)

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’m not sure when pumpkin spice became such a national addiction, but these days you’ll find that flavor in everything. And I do mean everything – from frappucinos to pumpkin spiced sunflower seeds. The minute October rolls around, pumpkin spice season is in full swing. You can bet that with just about anything pumpkin spiced, it’s going to have some calories. I am sharing an exception with you this week. I created a healthy, low calorie dessert for the clients at Red Mountain Weight Loss who are trying to find delicious things to eat while shedding the pounds. This recipe for Pumpkin Spiced Caramel Apples is the perfect tasty treat for anyone who doesn’t want to give up dessert while losing weight. The best part is, the only calories in the entire recipe come from one crisp apple. The ingredient used for sweetening the apple is Swerve Sweetener Brown Sugar Replacement. The caramel drizzle is from Walden Farms, a company known for its zero calorie, zero carb Ingredients: 1 crisp, red organic apple per serving. (Honey Crisp, Pink Lady, Fuji, Gala) 1-2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice 2 heaping teaspoons Swerve Sweetener Brown Sugar Replacement ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/8 teaspoon salt Walden Farms zero calorie, zero carb Caramel Dip/Sauce

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and fat free product line. The recipe calls for just a small amount of pumpkin spice, but it’s just enough to flavor the apple and yet give you the fabulous taste of fall. Finally, you’ll notice that I’ve opted for a crisp organic apple for this recipe. That’s because, in doing some research about which apples are the crispiest, I stumbled upon some disturbing information about apples. EWG (Environmental Working Group) is a non-profit organization that focuses on researching and rating a wide range of consumer products from sunscreens, cosmetics to food items in order to promote healthier consumer choices. Guess what always turns up on EWG’s Dirty Dozen List? Apples. EWG’s List describes food additives and pesticides that on certain products that may have a health risk to consumers. Nonorganic apples consistently land on the list, year after year. So, I say opt for organic apples when you can, and enjoy this delightful dessert that may end up being a new fall favorite! ■ Directions: Peel, core and cut apple into ½ inch cubes. Squeeze lemon juice over apples. (This is so the apples don’t turn brown and it also adds a zing to the apples!) Heat a skillet on medium high heat, and then coat the skillet with zero calorie cooking spray. Drain the apples and add to the skillet. Add the Swerve Brown Sugar, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Stir often until the apple cubes are soft but not mushy. Spoon into a dessert dish and drizzle with Walden Farms Caramel Dip/Sauce. ■

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