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The new school year began Monday for 1,500 students at Horizon Community elementary and secondary schools in Ahwatukee. Above, new kindergartener Natalia Galvan listens to hear mother, Carmen, read her a story before school starts. For more photos, see p.15.
With one reckless push of a button, a young life can change instantly. Feelings are hurt. Reputations ruined. A scholarship is lost. Commonly, students feel bullied. There are rare but tragic reports of young people left feeling so hopeless that they take their own lives. Social media posts are forever. And they can go viral. “Then it’s worldwide,” says Dr. Kenneth Baca, superintendent of the Tempe Union High School >> See SOCIAL MEDIA on page 10
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For the last two years, Maricopa County and Phoenix officials have been studying proposed remedies to downpour-driven flooding on a street that borders the south side of South Mountain Park/Preserve in Ahwatukee. The proposals were of no use to Stacy Schwartz and Ronnie O’Steen, of 11140 S. Mandan St., on July 18. Early that evening, torrents
cascaded down the mountainside, knocked down their 5-foot concreteblock back wall and in minutes ravaged the home for the second time in two years. “I’m so discouraged,” Schwartz said Monday, a week after the disaster washed away nearly $20,000 in repairs that she and her husband had put into the house since a September 2014 flood, when her father occupied the home. Schwartz grew up in the singlestory, three-bedroom house that
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Family struggles to recover from devastating flood her late father bought in 1980. She, her husband and their two children, ages 4 and 6, moved back into it from Maricopa in April 2015, shortly after her father passed away. They took title to the house 10 days before the July 18 flood and had not yet obtained flood insurance. Now they and their children are sleeping on two beds in the living room and trying to figure out how Ronnie O’Steen discusses cleanup at his >> See MOONSOON FLOOD on page 6 flooded home.
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Bobby D. Ehlert of Ahwatukee landed a spot among the world’s 15 best auctioneers at a conference last week, and he’s not disappointed that he didn’t take the championship crown. “One of my best friends won, so I’m happy,” said Ehlert, who has been a professional auctioneer the last 15 years and was a finalist for the international competition last year as well. “I’m probably more energized. All my moons were aligned last week and I thought I was going to take it. But after talking to the judges, I realized I left a little on the table, so I’ll just go back next year and take it,” he said. That kind of buoyant optimism and enthusiasm are an integral part of Ehlert’s success. Last year he won the World Automobile Auctioneers Championship sponsored by the National Auctioneers Association. He also was the 2014 U.S. Bid Calling Champion and the 2009 Arizona Bid Calling champ. A past president of the Arizona State Auctioneers Association, Ehlert said he got the auctioneer bug from his father-in-law while he was still a student at Arizona State University. “The more I got into it, the more I grew to like it. I love it now,” he said. He graduated from the World Wide College of Auctioneering, then got a Benefit Auctioneer Specialist (BAS) designation from the National Auctioneer Association, joining only 170 people in the U.S. with that distinction. Ehlert said he calls at more 250 auctions a year, including about 160 car auctions and another 60 for charity events. The charity auctions give him a particular sense of selfsatisfaction, he said, because “I’m raising money to help charities help more people.” The championship competition last week came during the 67th International Auctioneers Conference in Grand Rapids, Mich., and marked the fourth time Ehlert has competed for the coveted honor. He and other competitors performed before more than 1,000 auctioneers and were judged on their presentation, chant, voice timbre, and body language. They also were judged on how they responded to various questions from the judges. He is one of five auctioneers who belong to a group whose mission is “to help organizations – through engaging consultation, exciting auction events and inspiring Call To Action donation appeals – fund the programs and infrastructure to realize their own missions and directly impact more individuals.” –Information: calltoauction.com
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Alcohol may have played a factor in the death of a man whose minivan slammed into the rear of a tractor trailer stopped for a red light at the intersection of S. 40th Street and Pecos Road, Ahwatukee, last Thursday. Phoenix police said the unidentified 41-yearold minivan driver made no attempts to stop his 2006 Sienna before the crash and that “first responders reported what appeared to be the smell of alcohol coming from” the victim. The unidentified truck driver, 62, was not injured in the accident, which occurred around 6:30 a.m. He showed no signs of impairment, police said.
Now, it’s free haircuts for teachers, staff The folks at Keep It Cut hair salon for men, 4025 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee, have offered free haircuts to anyone wanting a mullet and anyone who is left-handed. From Aug. 15-21, teachers and school staffers can get in on the freebie. “Teachers play a critical role in our children’s lives, and it is time to express our gratitude,” said the co-owners, both Arizona State University grads. Anyone who works for a school district, from bus driver to superintendent, is eligible as long as they can produce an employee ID.
Tech council endorses Ahwatukee lawmakers The Arizona Technology Council has endorsed incumbent Republicans state Sen. Jeff Dial and representatives Jill Norgaard and Bob Robson for reelection. All three represent the district that includes Ahwatukee. In a release, the council said, “A candidate’s understanding a range of issues important to the technology industry and the position he or she took on them were significant in determining the Council’s support. “The issues include how to expand access to investment capital, tax code support of research and development (R&D) investments, technology-based economic development, support for technology infrastructure, and a strong commitment to a technology-based education system from kindergarten through postsecondary.”
Caffe Boa, 5063 E. Elliot Road, Ahwatukee, will offer a three-course dinner paired with Napas Celllars summer wines at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18. Live music also will be featured at the dinner, which has limited seating and will cost $58.95 per person before taxes and tip. Information: 480-893-3331, www.caffeboa. com.
Ahwatukee kids’ theater slates mini classes The Ahwatukee Children’s Theater, 11011 S. 48th St., Suite B-101, will hold an open house with mini classes in show choir, musicals and dance 9:30 a.m.-noon Aug. 6. Kids also can meet staff and win prizes that include free tickets to an upcoming show, free tuition for a class for a semester, and free voice lessons. Information: 480-705-9319, Actregister@ yahoo.com.
Watch for fake titles buying a used car Phoenix police say Ahwatukee residents should be extra careful buying a used car from a private owner because 1,300 blank vehicle title certificates were stolen in May. A title establishes who owns and has liens on a vehicle, and altering one is a common way that criminals defraud people in private sales, police said in a release. Titles can be illegally used to unload stolen or salvaged vehicles as well as cars and trucks severely damaged in crashes. They can also be used to skip vehicle inspections when one is required. To avoid a rip-off, police offer these tips: ask for identification to make sure the seller is the owner listed on the title; ask for vehicle maintenance records; check the ID number on the inside of the driver’s door frame and on the top of the dashboard to make sure they match, check for tampering with the vehicle ID, such as the door frame sticker peeled off and replaced and altered rivets on the dashboard plaque. Police also urge buyers to use an online service to check the vehicle identification number. Several services look for salvage notices and other notations. For help: 877-712-2370 or fraud@azdot.gov.
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An educator who won an award for her work in advising gay students at Tempe High School was the victim of a murdersuicide involving her own gay ex-lover from Ahwatukee, according to police and court records. Eileen Yellin, 60, a Ph.D. in education, and Cathleen Baker, 48, had obtained orders of protection from each other at the apparent end of an “on again, off again relationship,” Phoenix police said. On Saturday, Phoenix officers acting on a check-welfare call found Yellin dead in her home in south Phoenix with “obvious signs of trauma to her body,’’ according to Sgt. Jonathan Howard, a Phoenix police spokesman. After family members and friends of Yellin told officers about her relationship with Baker, police responded to Baker’s home in the 12000 block of S. 38th Place, Ahwatukee. They found Baker dead in an apparent suicide. “Detectives discovered evidence of the homicide at Baker’s residence,’’ Howard wrote in a press release. Howard said police found the apparent murder weapon at Baker’s home. He
declined to identify the weapon, but said it was not a firearm. In her petition for the order of protection, Yellin identified Baker as her ex-lover, checking a box that reads, “romantic or sexual relationship (current or previous).” She accused Baker in the petition of stealing $2,000 in property from her home in the 7000 block of South 19th Place in Phoenix and entering her home without her permission. Yellin wrote that the day after the theft, Baker obtained an order of protection against her. Yellin also described a pattern of harassment by Baker over the course of several months as part of her request for the court order, which was served on Baker on July 19 and barred her from Yellin’s home. On June 10, “she followed me to my car and has emailed and texted after I specifically said, “don’t contact me again,’’ Yellin wrote of Baker. Yellin also accused Baker of grabbing her steering wheel while Yellin was driving “in attempt to make me lose control of the car.’’ In another incident on Sept. 12, Yellin said Baker “threatened me to get out of her car in order to leave me on a highway near (but not in) Strawberry’’ in eastern Arizona.
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Eileen Yellin, left, standing with Cathleen Baker, received an award from the Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network of Phoenix last November.
Howard theorized serving the order of protection against Baker may have provoked her since it came only a few days before police discovered both women dead. But he said it would not be possible to confirm such a theory. In November, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN)
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Stacy Schwartz surveys the wall knocked down by the flood that followed the July 18 monsoon downpour.
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they will recover from the devastation. Carpeting in all three bedrooms has been stripped away. At least a foot of drywall along the bottom of every wall and all the molding around doors and windows have been ripped off to prevent mold. The master bathroom is unusable and all the cabinetry around the sink had to be removed. Outside, the damage is just as stark. A foot of mud lay at the bottom of what had been an empty swimming pool. The entire 200 feet of wall between their backyard and the mountain is gone. A two-foot hill behind the wall was flattened. A three-foot culvert that O’Steen had dug to divert water is filled to the brim with mud and rocks. Even the rooftop air conditioning unit fell victim to the storm’s strong winds. O’Steen had to install a small wall unit just to keep the home reasonably cool. ‘It came so fast’ The flood came suddenly shortly after 6 p.m. as Schwartz and O’Steen were watching TV. “I first saw the dark clouds coming over the mountain and then suddenly the rain started coming down in sheets,” Schwartz recalled. “You couldn’t see the mountain.” O’Steen ran into the backyard and climbed atop a children’s fort to get a better view. Within minutes, Schwartz said, her husband started running back. “Ronnie was shouting, ’It’s coming fast,’” she recalled. Water relentlessly rolled down the hillside, Page 6
right at them. For a few minutes, Schwartz watched her husband scurry around the yard trying to set up makeshift diversions to keep the water from the house. In the seconds it took Schwartz to run to the back bathroom to grab towels to try stopping the water from slipping beneath the back door, at least three inches of muddy water had covered the kitchen floor. “It came so fast. The water was at least two-feet deep in the backyard and the pool had filled with water,” she recalled. “The kids were hysterical. We were terrified.” Had the pool been filled when the storm broke, even more water likely would have rushed into the house, she figures. “I never saw anything like it,” Schwartz said. “I started calling everyone I knew to come and help.” Community pitches in Friends and neighbors came over. Women grabbed push brooms to shove the water outside. “There were all kinds of people we didn’t know who were helping,” Schwartz said. “Someone offered to take all the livingroom furniture and put it in their pickup to take it to their garage, but I don’t remember who it was. Now, I don’t know where my stuff is,” Schwartz said. She recalled looking out to the driveway at one point and seeing her husband standing dejectedly. “I never saw a man look so depressed,” she said.
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This flood was “a lot worse” than the one in 2014, said Schwartz. The area at the foot of the mountain behind their house is virtually flat, leaving no barrier to another waterfall.
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Only their house sustained damage. Four adjacent houses on one side of their property that were damaged in the 2014 storm were not touched by this one. County Flood District Control and city officials have been studying the problem along Mandan Street for nearly two years as part of a broader look at flooding hazards throughout Phoenix, records show. Specific to that part of Ahwatukee, the study has been trying to determine a solution that would “lessen the effect of the flooding while also minimizing negative impacts to South Mountain Park,” according to a newsletter that Phoenix Councilman Sal DiCiccio, who represents Ahwatukee, sent his constituents two months ago. In April, officials met with neighbors from 21 homes along Mandan Street to determine how best to address their problem, with proposed solutions ranging from doing nothing to buying the houses and closing off the area to residential use. DiCiccio reported to constituents that the county and neighbors agreed on two options. Now, the city and county are waiting for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to provide funds for the project. No one knows when funding will be approved. DiCiccio on his Facebook page said last week:
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“We’re working hard with city staff to develop a long-term plan to prevent this from happening to their home again. Please share with your friends and donate whatever you can to help this family through this tough time.” Flood diversion Schwartz said she was told by a city official that flood diversion work has started on the northern side of South Mountain because Laveen gets more frequent and more severe flooding. She said she was told that work on her side of the mountain might not begin for two or three more years. “I understand that, but this is my home and I don’t understand why they can’t work on both sides at the same time,” she said. Neither can Pastor Glenn Zorb of Mountain View Lutheran Church in Ahwatukee. He met the family on Sunday and has told them to give him a list of things they need to see if he and his congregation can help. “I’m not trying to start a political battle, but if the city was willing to grant permits to build houses in that area, it would seem to me that the city needs to have the responsibility to make them livable,” Zorb said.
Meanwhile, Zorb has asked the couple to make the list “very specific. We don’t want to give them a lot of junk.” The list of what they don’t need would probably be shorter. O’Steen figures it will cost at least $5,000 to rebuild the wall and several thousand more to create additional temporary barriers that would divert water around the house. He can’t begin to imagine what the indoor repairs will cost. An appeal for help on GoFundMe.com posted by a family friend has raised about $2,700 of the estimated $30,000 to repair the home and yard. But that estimate may be low. Meanwhile, monsoon season is far from over, and the property remains defenseless against another major downpour. DiCiccio’s office has been working on a plan to provide some protection. “I don’t know what we’re going to do,” Schwartz said. “Right now, every time I hear thunder, I cringe.” –Contact Paul Maryniak at 480-898-5647 or pmaryniak@ahwatukee.com.
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Checking on each player the night before a big game on the road used to be done by knocking on the door in order to make sure lights were out and everyone was in their assigned room by curfew. It doesn’t end there anymore. Not when you put unsupervised high school kids with down time in close quarters with cell phones. “I spend a lot of my time making sure players aren’t posting something stupid or inflammatory toward our opponent,” an assistant football coach for a local team said. “It’s definitely part of the job now. You scroll through your feed and make sure there’s nothing we need to be aware of.” That was just the case on the road trip. The coach decided to scroll though Twitter one more time before going to bed. It wasn’t long before he was stomping down a hallway, looking for a player who posted a compromising picture, one that revealed way too much about a usually private time in the bathroom. “I couldn’t believe it,” he said. “We did some stupid things when I was a kid, and of course, there was no social media then, but come on! “Posting something like that is just so dumb.”
Welcome to coaching, recruiting and parenting high school athletes during the social media age. There are rare moments when today’s kids have idle hands. They constantly have 140 characters at their disposal to spout opinions, share images and crack jokes. At least that incident didn’t get the chance to go viral as several posts have locally and nationally. Just recently, pro football player Isaiah Crowell of the Cleveland Browns posted a cartoon of a policeman having his throat slashed. In January, six girls at Desert Vista posted a picture of them wearing T-shirts that spelled out a racially charged word. The response online was severe. They were removed from school, one player reportedly had a soccer scholarship offer revoked and the school took the brunt of the national attention. Desert Vista was portrayed as a school with racial overtones. “That was a very good example of what not to do,” Desert Vista senior soccer player Izzy Deutsch said. “It definitely teaches you to be aware.” Most are now aware of the ramifications of their postings, and how years of building a reputation can be skewered with one push
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of a button. “When I first got on social media, I had no idea how far reaching it was,” Mesa senior quarterback Roberto Baeza said. “I didn’t think it was that big of a deal then I started hearing about all of these athletes getting in trouble. When you are trying to get recruited, you don’t want to do something stupid.” It’s not surprising anymore. Parents, coaches and athletes know the dangers, even though it still happens. Most programs have social media guidelines and openly talk about being responsible. Desert Ridge football assistant coaches spoke to the players about social media during camp in Winslow recently. “You have to do it,” Jaguars coach Jeremy Hathcock said. “There is so much going on with these kids, and you can’t be with them 24 hours a day, but they are associated with your program no matter what they do. “When social media first came around, I don’t think people realized the impact. They’d say, ‘Did you see that, Coach?’ Yeah, everyone did.” Everyone would include college coaches in charge of recruiting. There have been countless stories of programs dropping a recruit or rescinding a scholarship offer because of a social media posting. Many believe postings give insight into a person’s true personality and possible future behaviors. “If I don’t know the recruit that well, then chances are the relationship ends there,” Mesa Community College men’s and women’s golf coach John Guerrero said. “But if I know the prospective recruit well, and I know a post was uncharacteristic, then I can stick with them. There have been times when I don’t have a relationship with someone and they post something questionable. “Then I have no problem moving on.” The idea of adults—recruiters, sports writers, fans of a team that is a potential
destination for a recruit—being dialed into the daily thoughts and musing of a teenager that they have never even met can be odd. There are things seen on social media timeline of a high school kid that should not been seen by adults. “It can be a little bit creepy and uncomfortable at times,” University of Arizona assistant football coach Charlie Ragle said. “You just scroll past it and try to forget it, but that’s the culture we have created. “We are investing in these kids, and want them to be part of our program so we are going to do everything we can to get to know them. That used to be talking to the coach, parents or a teacher. Now, we have it right in front of us every day.” Social media for high school athletes isn’t just a barrage of players ripping coaches, taunting the opposition or writing obscenities. An athlete can help herself in the eyes of a recruiter with posts saying she is ready for early morning practice or congratulating other successful sports programs at their school. “There is no doubt you can become sold on an athlete’s makeup by something they post,” Ragle said. “If they are excited about a workout instead of complaining about it, you might have something there.” Mountain Pointe graduate Ralph Roman saw the positive side of social media at the darkest moment. His father died unexpectedly just before the start of the 2015 football season. The outpouring of love, support and hashtag #RomanStong crushed his timeline once the news started circulating. “The support I had on social media was ridiculous,” Roman said. “It helped a lot to know that people are praying for me to get through the tough times. It really brings a grin to your face.” – Contact Jason Skoda at 480-898- 7915 or jskoda@ahwatukee.com. Follow him on Twitter @JasonPSkoda. –VarsityXtra on Twitter.
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A fun outing on Mill Avenue Thursday afternoon included snapping a few “selfies” for Miranda Flores, left, and Anna Kristjansen, both of Tempe. Capturing hundreds of such photos a week is common among students and 20-somethings, but non-judicious posting of some pictures can have long-lasting consequences.
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District. “And you can’t take it back.” As Ahwatukee parents prepare to send their kids back to school next week, they’ll find that most districts are emphasizing digital citizenship. Schools are creating or enhancing existing programs to educate students about the correct use of social media—and the potentially devastating consequences of inappropriate use. In January, a high-profile incident on social media brought very unwanted international attention to six girls at Desert Vista High in Ahwatukee. It was “kid stuff,” intended to be an inside joke among the six friends and the boyfriend of one of the girls. The senior class gathered for their class photo, with letters on their shirts spelling out a message. After the official photo shoot was over, the six girls arranged themselves in a pattern to spell out a word for a “selfie.” It was the N-word, a universal racial slur. The girls were white; the boyfriend African
American. They posted the photo on Snapchat. It circulated without any context of the relationships. Countless shares and retweets later, it quickly spiraled out of control. It was intended to be funny. It wasn’t. It did go viral—and international. “The only difference between what happened at Desert Vista and what happens at any school is that social media broadcast it worldwide,” Baca said. With new rules in place at many area high schools, violators of social media policy can be suspended from school. Specific repercussions can include being barred from attending prom or walking across stage at graduation. Extreme offenders may be forced to complete their high school work online. “It’s critical that our students understand that they have a responsibility to be good >> See SOCIAL MEDIA on page 11
Aya Jamal, Ahwatukee.
In TUHSD, a video by Savannah Reitzel, a May graduate of the Peggy Payne Academy for Academic Excellence at McClintock High, will be played for every administrator, teacher and student and sent to parents as part of the district’s “Be Safe, Be Smart, Be Kind” program. It follows the plight of a student who becomes angry at a teacher and posts a threatening Tweet. Timothy Heywood, Community Outreach and Education Coordinator for the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, addresses internet safety and cyberbullying in his digital citizenship presentations to schools across the state, including Gilbert, Mesa, and the Kyrene School District, which serves K-8 in parts of Tempe, Ahwatukee and Chandler. “We’re constantly changing the presentation because technology is changing,” Heywood said. Because parents did not grow up with social media, Heywood says the AG’s website has internet safety publications in English and Spanish specifically to educate them. Baca says he’s from a generation that finds social media foreign. “I’ll be honest: I don’t do any social media and I just don’t understand,” Baca said. “It’s
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Instead of communicating via the once well-monitored home phone, Finklea laments, “You can be scrolling through your Twitter timeline and see things like naked pictures— and you don’t even know the person.” A 17-year-old senior at the school, Justice Hudson, shared his own social media posting policy for other students: “Don’t post anything you wouldn’t want your mother to see,” Hudson said. Nick Cundary, also 17 and Hudson’s classmate, added another caveat: “Don’t believe everything you read.” “I’ve seen countless fights because of social media,” Cundary said. “It can be a dangerous thing. You can do something really stupid and then—boom!—you’re done for. People treat you differently. You can lose a lot of friends.” Another important warning: Colleges are watching. David Dollins grew up in the East Valley, attended McClintock High and now is Director of Recruitment and Orientation for Undergraduate Admissions at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. He counsels potential students to keep their social media free of controversial comments and images, such as partying, illicit drug use, disparaging remarks and bullying. If there is inappropriate content on a prospective student’s social media, the application is sent to the Dean of Students for review, Dollins said. “We’d see if there are any other conduct issues to make sure the candidate is a good fit for our campus community,” Dollins said. As kids head back to school, the specter of declined college admissions, lost scholarship opportunities and a media nightmare stirred by the Desert Vista incident can serve as cautionary tales. The unfortunate incident was educational, said Superintendent Baca. “We learned that words actually do still matter.” – Reach Lee Shappell at 480-898-5614 or at lshappell@ahwatukee.com.
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Dr. Kenneth Baca. Superintendent, Tempe Union High School District.
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citizens, to be kind,” Baca said. “It used to be that when we had a bad experience with someone, our thoughts were kept in our heads. My mistakes growing up weren’t broadcast for the world to see. Now, unfortunately, our young people sometimes don’t think through the consequences of what they share.” Educators across the East Valley are taking action. Mesa Public Schools’ digital citizenship program has been updated for the new school year with age-appropriate curriculum at each grade level and outreach to parents, according to Nathan Myers, the district’s Educational Technology Director. Mesa blocks Facebook from the district server. “We want parents to have information so they can have important discussions at home about what it means to be a digital citizen,” Myers said. “We provide very powerful teaching in the classroom, but we also want to educate parents on how to teach digital responsibility.” Chandler Unified School District is unveiling a program intended to support safe, responsible use of technology. Every CUSD teacher is being trained to encourage critical thinking, ethical discussions and decision making in the digital world. “Social media is such a part of the students’ lives now,” said Cristen Marceau, Instructional Technology Coach at CUSD. “But they’re kids. Our job from the first day is to give guidelines and expectations on how to behave.” Chandler’s kindergarten through 12th grade digital citizenship program covers cyberbullying, digital drama, internet drama, privacy, safety, how to communicate in the digital world, how to cite sources and how to recognize copyrights. Each grade level has core lessons integrated into the curriculum.
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fascinating to me that our teenagers have this desire to broadcast everything that’s going on in their lives. “But today, parents have to understand it in order to keep up. Everyone has rights to privacy. But I think parents have every right and responsibility to have their noses in the lives of their kids. “Until you’re 18 and out from under their roof, don’t expect privacy. We also need to make sure that our parents know they should not be shamed or faulted. They shouldn’t have to apologize when they need to come down hard on their kids.” Mountain Pointe High student Nura Muhammad, 16, believes that digital citizenship efforts in the schools are worth the effort. “You would think twice (about posting) naked pictures, if you know the risk of them getting out and colleges seeing them and deciding they don’t want you,” Muhammad said. “You never know who is saving them and sending them to other people. “I feel like social media can cause people to live double lives. They’re one way in person, another way online.” Aya Jamal, 17, another Mountain Pointe student, has seen harmful effects of social media, especially when teenagers discuss politics. “They go on Twitter and all of a sudden they have a strong opinion about the news,” Jamal said. “They don’t know the actual truth. I’ve seen so many people arguing over Twitter, but neither side knows the facts. People can be really mean and hurtful. It spreads so much anger.” Jahnay Finklea, 16, also a Mountain Pointe student, inquired how her mom was asked out on a date when she was in school. “She said, ‘Oh, we would write notes.’ Finklea said she thought that was weird. “And mom said, ‘Yeah, we also would give them our home phone number and they would call us on our home phone.’ We don’t have that experience today.”
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Adults get tripped up at job-hunting time AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS MANAGING EDITOR
Being careful with social media is not just for the kids. Looking for a job? You might want to rethink that tipsy-looking photo of yourself with the foot-high, multi-colored adult beverage that you posted on LinkedIn. Or your rant on Facebook about a co-worker who irked you. And, if it was a dog-day afternoon, well, just say it, don’t show it on Snapchat. Mom and dad must be mindful that everything they post on social media has consequences, too, especially if they are looking for a job or hoping to keep one, or up for a promotion, or simply wish to remain in good standing among their circle of friends. Virtually everyone leaves a digital footprint, according to Joe Mizzi, Chandler-based vice president of Robert Half, the highest-ranked staffing firm on this year’s Forbes magazine list of World’s Most Admired Companies. By following a candidate’s online trail, employers can obtain considerable information about a job seeker, according to Mizzi. “It’s critical to learn how to manage and ensure that (social media) presents a favorable, professional image of you,” Mizzi said. “You should consistently monitor your
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digital reputation, not just when looking for work.” Employers may be looking for red flags, like inconsistencies with representations made on a resume that would deter them from hiring the candidate, Mizzi says. Negative commentary, especially about a former employer, could be a major turn-off. Don’t believe that your reputation can be ruined with the push of a “send” button? One need look no farther than the CNN story tiny. cc/fired for examples of people who were fired after posting the wrong thing online. If you’ve managed to put yourself in a bad light, there are ways to rehabilitate your image, but they require time and work— and much better digital citizenship moving forward. Companies and software will “scrub” your social media and monitor your reputation—for a price. Some will alert you whenever something is posted about you. “The most important thing is to be
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Overseeing the business side of a 100-member, all-volunteer orchestra isn’t an easy job. But Pam Hahn of Ahwatukee, principal harpist for the Chandler Symphony Orchestra, is up for the task. Hahn campaigned for and was appointed to the executive director position, which the board of directors created this year. She has served on the board of directors since 2011 and was its president—handling president and executive director jobs—for three years. “I’ve been trying to get it for about a year,” said Hahn, who served on the Ahwatukee Chamber of Commerce board of directors for seven years. “It was time to separate this from the president duty and allow someone else to take over president of the board.” Offering concerts for free, the CSO began with an orchestra that Maestro Jack Herriman conducted at Mesa Community College. When the rehearsal space was no longer available in 1991, the majority of the orchestra formed the San Marcos Symphony two years later. In 2006, the orchestra was renamed the Chandler Symphony Orchestra, thanks to the support of the Chandler City Council and former mayor Boyd Dunn. Hahn began her role as CSO executive director on July 1. She’s in charge of administering to the orchestra’s day-to-day
executive tasks and decisions. With the 2017-2018 season, the CSO is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Hahn, who has been with the orchestra since 1996, likens the CSO to an old friend. “I enjoy the people who are in the orchestra,” said Hahn, whose mother was a harpist. “The Chandler Symphony is known Valleywide as one of the friendliest orchestras. “In the Chandler Symphony, a lot of us are old friends. We’ve been together for a long time. It’s a nice atmosphere.” It is in the CSO’s mission statement that tickets are to be free, except for its annual fundraiser. “Jack is adamant about that,” Hahn said. “We provide this great music to anybody who wants to hear it. You don’t have to go to a really great orchestra and pay a lot of money to hear some great music.” To make up for the free tickets, CSO thrives on donations from the public and funds provided by the city of Chandler. Tickets for its fundraiser are $10. Hahn is looking forward to serving as executive director. “I know what makes a successful board and what makes a successful organization,” she said. “We offer a really valuable service to the citizens of Chandler—young and old.” For more information, visit chandlersymphony.net. – Contact Christina Fuoco-Karasinski at 480-8985612 or christina@ahwatukee.com.
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Although the new school year begins Aug. 1 for Tempe Union and Kyrene school district students, classes started Monday at Horizon Honors elementary and secondary schools for about 1,500 boys and girls in Ahwatukee. While the approximately 820 students in kindergarten through sixth grade spent their day meeting their new teacher and learning basic operating procedures for the new year, the 720 students in grades 7-12 met in
individual assemblies with Principal Cynthia Shaheen and her staff for “Soaring Eagle Day.” The first day for older students gets that name because they are led in discussions by faculty and staff about the theme for the new year. Overall, the day went smoothly, said spokeswoman Melissa Hartley, even though the school lost 100 parking spaces from a lot across the street because Mountain Park Community Church is building its new campus
Horizon Community Elementary School students enter the building for their first day of classes.
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there. “They are amazing neighbors and were nice enough to build as makeshift parking lot,” Hartley said. “They’re working around our school day and needs and we’re very grateful.” Shaheen met in groups with students to discuss what this year’s theme -“Take Action” – meant to them. “We learn it. We believe it. We dare to achieve it, but if you don’t lay out plans to take action on it, you get nowhere,” Shaheen said.
Horizon teacher Stephanie McNally gets a hug from returning fourth grader Lia Tucker, 9.
Shaheen said that in similar discussions with teachers earlier, she likened their role in a classroom to that of a coach. Throughout the year, Shaheen said she will be checking in with students to see how they’re incorporating the theme in their school and off-campus lives. “It was a great first day,” she added. “The students were happy to be back in school.”
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YMCA program seeks volunteers to help senior citizens in everyday activities in Ahwatukee By Paul Maryniak AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Hundreds of Ahwatukee senior citizens depend on the Ahwatukee Family YMCA’s outreach program to help them with daily activities that many people take for granted. They need rides to medical appointments. They need a lift to go food shopping. And many times they just need someone to talk to or a reason to get out of the house. This time of year, that need is particularly acute because so many of volunteers people who provide those services are away for the summer. “Summertime is a hard time for us as many of our volunteers escape the heat, so we have fewer people to call on to help our seniors,” said Judy Lewisohn, manager of the Y Outreach Program for Ahwatukee Seniors (Y OPAS). Y OPAS depends on more than 170 volunteers to provide a wide variety of support services for Ahwatukee resident seniors who are 62 years and older who wish to remain independent at home.
Of that total, 120 help with meet an average 85 transportation requests a week and all volunteers help out with caregiving relief to a senior’s loved ones, office work or visitations. Of those 170 volunteers, 57 are out of town this month, putting a strain on everyone involved in the program. Y OPAS recently celebrated its 15th anniversary. The outreach program started in 2001 at Mountain View Lutheran Church when local seniors started calling for help. The program moved five years later to the Ahwatukee YMCA, where “it is now one of the Y’s most important programs,” Lewisohn said. One of the three longest volunteers is Maureen Davis, a onetime teacher in England who signed up as a volunteer in 2002 after she retired from Fry’s Supermarket, where she had worked in the health food department. “I had finished working and hadn’t decided whether it was permanent or not, and was looking for something to volunteer in and I wanted it to be local,”
Davis recalled. Since then, she has done a little bit of everything, driving people to dialysis appointments, working in the office, serving on the program’s advisory board and organizing events. Some of her ideas gave birth to popular ongoing events, including a book fair to raise funds for activities and Y OPAS’ annual “CommuniTEA,” an end-of-summer ritual to bring seniors and volunteers together for another year. She also began the “Out and About” program “to get seniors stuck in their homes out to socialize with one another.” She selects small local businesses such as Cups and Crepes, that serve small amounts of food and offer a relatively quiet atmosphere “because some of these people have trouble hearing if there’s a loud crowd.” Davis also has signed up a lot of friends and acquaintances as volunteers. “I’ve signed up lots of people,” she boasted. “People ask me what I do with my time and I tell them about the program and how flexible it is for volunteers.”
She talks about Y OPAS volunteering with great enthusiasm. “It’s the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done in my whole life,” Davis said. “I love it.” Volunteers can choose assignments to suit their schedule rather than committing to the same time each week, Lewisohn said “Some volunteers help us once a month and others help us three times a week.” Davis works about five hours a week, although she’s added a few hours to her schedule to pick up the slack created by summer vacations. People who want to become volunteers should expect a training session of a couple hours. And if you can’t volunteer and can afford it, Y OPAS can always put donations to good use since its services are free. To sign up, call 602-212-6088 9 a.m.noon and 1-4 p.m. or email jlewisohn@ vosymca.org.
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Ahwatukee YMCA offers free fitness group to cancer survivors AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS STAFF
The Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA has started a new fitness program for cancer survivors, thanks partly to a small grant it is sharing with other Valley chapters. The program, called LIVESTRONG, provides free 12-week sessions designed to improve the quality of life for cancer survivors and patients currently undergoing either chemotherapy or radiation treatment. The program represents the shift in expert thinking about how cancer survivors can best enhance their quality of life, according to Debbie Mitchell, the Ahwatukee YMCA’s group fitness coordinator. “Historically, health care providers instructed cancer patients to rest and avoid activity or exertion, but studies now demonstrate the importance of physical activity for cancer survivors,” Mitchell said. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that 14 million people are either living with, through or beyond a cancer diagnosis, she noted. “LIVESTRONG at the Y helps adult cancer survivors reclaim their health and well-being following a cancer diagnosis,” Mitchell said, adding that the program seeks “to create a welcoming community in which survivors can improve their strength and physical fitness, diminish
the severity of therapy side effects, develop supporting relationships and improve the quality of their life.” The classes are limited to six participants in two 75-minute sessions a week. For the duration of the 12-week program, participants also get a free Y membership that enables them to use the facility’s equipment anytime. Mitchell said “traditional exercise methods” are used to improve energy levels and self-esteem, build muscle mass and strength, increase flexibility and endurance, improve ability to do everyday tasks, and “develop an on-going fitness plan to continue practicing a healthy lifestyle.” She said a key part of the program is building a sense of community among participants “so they are able to be a support system for each other.” Interested people should not be put off if they’ve never gone to a gym regularly before. “For those that have never been to a gym, they can prepare by just showing up. We’ll take care of the rest,” she said. “Participants will undergo a fitness assessment during the first week of the program for trainers to assess their overall health.” Instructors in the program have been certified by the LIVESTRONG organization. ahwatukee.com | Ahwatukee Foothills News | WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2016 Page 17
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Ahwatukee woman reflects on year in Turkey as a Fulbright scholar By Shane DeGrote AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS WRITER
Linnea Bennett’s innate curiosity about why and how people live the way they do took her thousands of miles away from her Ahwatukee home for a year. Bennett, just back after an exhausting trip, reflected on her year-long stay in Turkey as a Fulbright scholar. “Once I got used to being in a different country and started to learn the language, it became very clear how warm and hospitable the Turkish people are. They are so excited that you are there, so excited to teach you about Turkey and bring you in,” she said. “It became really easy to feel at home.” Bennett, who applied for the Fulbright grant during her senior year at Arizona State University, taught English at Karabuk University in Safranbolu. Fulbright scholars have a choice of several locations abroad to serve as cultural ambassadors for the United States. Bennett knew instantly what her criteria was and quickly decided on Turkey. “I wanted to go to a country that was really going to take me out of my comfort zone,” she said. Upon her arrival in Turkey, that was exactly what happened. “The traffic was crazy, there was so much going on and in the streets,” she
said. “It was really overwhelming at first.” Once settled, she honed in on her teaching. Most of her students were Turkish, although she also had several Syrian refugees in her classroom. Although there was initial tension between the two groups, Bennett said she did her best to maintain “some sort of normalcy for the refugees.” “A classroom is one of the few norms, one thing in their day that is stable,” she explained. During her year there, Bennett said she learned about Turkish culture and the country’s diversity. Whether in her classroom or with complete strangers inviting her for tea, the Turks she encountered treated her as one of their own. Her classroom experience was one of her most favorite memories. “We got to this point where we had this incentives game. If they finished this one activity, I would let them pick a Turkish folk song to listen to. They would try and translate it to me,” she recalled. “All of my students would be up and dancing across the classroom, stomping and clapping. All of the other teachers would be so mad at me, boys and the girls, trying to teach me.” “It was just moments like those, it that See SCHOLAR on page 19
SCHOLAR speak so much to the Turks willingness to bring you into their culture,” she added. Now, Bennett will be moving to a position with an education advocacy organization in Washington, D.C. “Having been a teacher, I feel really strongly about supporting teachers and supporting education,” she said. “I want to continue to share stories about classrooms all over the world. I think a classroom is a great equalizer.” Bennett’s interest in teaching sprouted from her education in the Ahwatukee school system. Having attended Esperanza Elementary, Centennial Middle and Mountain Pointe High schools, she feels she has studied under some of the best teachers in Arizona. “Maybe it was luck of the draw, but I just had so many teachers who along the way planted seeds in my head about the world or about history or about other cultures,” she said. “That just really opened me up to the fact that the world was so much bigger than me.” Growing up in Ahwatukee had an impact on her character as well, she added.
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The Word Cup 2016 is a five-day Scrabble tournament with a strong East Valley influence. The July 30-Aug. 3 competition is the sixth annual Word Cup held under the auspices of Word Game Players Organization (WGPO), one of two recognized Scrabble organizations in the U.S. It is hosted this year by the Phoenix Scrabble Club—owned since 1984 by Chandler resident Barbara Van Alen, who has shared director duties with her husband Larry Rand since 1998. Nearly 90 Scrabble aficionados from Arizona and other states are expected to attend. One of the tournament’s local participants is Tempe resident Laurie Cohen, a formidable competitor who has logged a high score of 725 points for one game. And though Rand, a WGPO Executive Committee member, says watching a Scrabble tournament is akin to “watching paint dry,” area residents are invited to attend the 31 matches held at Tempe’s DoubleTree by Hilton at 2100 S. Priest Dr. Preparing for the tournament is an
ongoing activity for Cohen that includes flash cards she made when she first began competing. She also uses a number of modern online methods of review. “There’s actually a systematic way to study words. For example, you can start with the 500 most probable and then the next 500 and so on. Most expert players know way more than 500 seven-letter or eight-letter words,” said Cohen, a Division 1 player. Cohen, whose day job is director of institutional research at Scottsdale Community College, added, “Many have tried to learn all 20,000 plus seven letter words and the 25,000-plus eight-letter words, myself included. Not that we succeed in learning all of them.” She said she also keeps up on two and three-letter words, which she calls “a given,” and continually researches and learns the unusual words that use highpoint letters—such as “oryx,” an African antelope. “The top-rated people in the country have really gone through a lot of words. You familiarize yourself with the whole lexicon,” she said. “There are a lot of words people don’t know—trees in India (dhaks) for
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Chandler residents Barbara Van Alen and Larry Rand run the Phoenix Scrabble Club, one of the nation’s oldest.
instance—and stuff that’s not a part of your regular vocabulary,” she said. When not competing, Cohen hosts tournaments of her own. And like other Scrabble competitors, she often travels to out-of-state tournaments, including one in Brooklyn last month that she won. While in New York, she played Scrabble with her mother, Jo Anne Cohen, from whom she learned the board game at age 8. “This Word Cup tournament is a big one and I try to study when I’m not working,” said Cohen who earned her Ph.D. in psychology at Penn State. “You don’t realize there’s a whole other culture out there that talks about words and strategy. Like chess, there’s an end game in Scrabble.” For Van Alen and Rand, hosting the Word Cup is an honor for the Phoenix Scrabble Club. They also sponsor the Phoenix Tournament each February and have overseen 33 of them. The couple met at the Phoenix Scrabble Club and then reestablished contact at a 1996 Scrabble tournament in Irvine, California. That was Rand’s first. Van Alen and Rand are travel agents and since 2002 have sponsored Scrabble cruises around the world. Their 37th such cruise in September will be to London, Paris and Canada. As occupied as they are with running the Phoenix Scrabble Club, organizing cruises and readying for the Word Cup,
they still find time to sit across the dining room table and play the game together. “We used to play quite a bit but now, for the most part, we play on vacations,” Rand said. “But lately, we’ve played every day. Scrabble is an addiction. And I don’t think there’s any question that Scrabble is a positive physical and mental act, and that the thought processes help our memories.” Rand said he’s not a fan of online pretenders like “Words With Friends.” “I enjoy playing a game with someone across the table much more,” he said. They organize the Wednesday evening Phoenix Scrabble Club games at Chris Ridge Village. Five games are played, beginning at approximately 4:30 p.m. and each hour thereafter. Recent visitors have come to the Wednesday club nights from California, Wisconsin and Canada. They say new players are welcome. The Word Cup is open to the public July 30 through Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily with an hour lunch break at 1 p.m. Information: Phoenix Scrabble Club on Facebook or contact larryrand@cox.net or at 480-730-5031.
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A Gilbert Boy Scout teamed with AmeriCorps VISTA members to help less fortunate people in Phoenix find relief from scorching heat. To fulfill the community service project requirement needed to become an Eagle Scout, Kaden Heywood, 16, spent three days this month handing out maps of cooling stations to low-income transit riders, commuters and residents at various points in the city. The stations, operated by the Maricopa Association of Governments, are free for everyone who needs cold water, some shade and other heat-relief items and information. This project was led by AmeriCorps VISTA members Nick Roosevelt and Olivia Hutchins as part of the Resilience AmeriCorps PHX initiative. Nick and Olivia oversaw the big picture and engaged Kaden to coordinate all volunteer activities... He was amazing and one of the keys to the success of the program along with Nick and Olivia,” said Michael Hammett, chief service officer for the Phoenix City Manager’s Office. Kaden organized nearly 40 volunteers, who “were absolutely key” to the project by handing out 1,000 maps, Hammett added. A junior at Higley High School who is also an accomplished pianist, Kaden said Arizona’s heat inspired the project. “Because I have lived in Arizona my whole life I know firsthand how hot it can get and how quickly it can become dangerous,” he said. “It is important that
at-risk populations such as the homeless know where to go to get water and cool off in the summer and I loved the idea that I could help get that information out to them.” Recruiting and organizing the volunteers was no easy task, said Kaden, who has earned 21 merit badges. “I did this through mass emails to friends, family and my church congregation, social media posts and asking my own BSA Troop 138 to come out,” he explained. “I then organized the volunteers into groups and made sure I had enough adults, vehicles and drivers. He had to raise money to cover the cost of doughnuts, orange juice and water for the volunteers as well as gas for their car pool. Kaden doesn’t know how successful the maps were in delivering vital information to people who may need it. Hammett said the city will monitor attendance at cooling stations for the next month to see if there are more people using them. But he said he saw some unexpected benefits. “Several homeless people stopped to talk to the volunteers, thank them, encourage them and many also asked the teenagers volunteering to stay in school and stay off of drugs,” he said. “I was told by a few volunteers how this experience made them more comfortable talking to people that live differently than they do and that it also inspired them to look for more ways to reach out and help others,” he added.
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What will $1,195,000 buy in Ahwatukee? Recently it covered the sale price of a nearly 5,900-square foot, fivebedroom, four-bath house atop a hill with gorgeous views of South Mountain and the Phoenix skyline. The house at 3520 E. Kachina Drive was the latest million-plus residential transaction in Ahwatukee. It came about a month after another
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Summit School of Ahwatukee is a nationally accredited private preschool, elementary and middle school that works with families of all income levels to make private school education a reality. Summit’s preschool is nationally accredited through the NAEYC, one of only 30 schools in all of greater Phoenix to hold this prestigious distinction. The curriculum is research-based and focuses on handson, experiential learning in all areas of a child’s development: cognitive, math, literacy, physical, social and emotional growth. The advanced elementary and middle school features small class sizes, with an expansive array of liberal arts classes including labbased science, technology, music, Spanish, physical education, and nationally acclaimed art, architecture and design, as well as an extensive list of middle school elective choices. Research-based teaching methods incorporate significant hands-on learning and meaningful discussions in which children share their ideas and
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The perfect Ahwatukee location! Stunning remodeled 1,890 sq.ft. single-level home at the end of a culde-sac. 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath and a 3-car garage! Formal living & dining room, family room with fireplace. Kitchen includes new S/S Frigidaire appliances, slab granite counters, mosaics, island, dark cabinets, recessed lighting & walk-in pantry. Hardwood flooring throughout, designer stone look tile, rich brown carpet. New fixtures, new ceiling fans, new 3-inch wood blinds, new paint inside & out. New patio roof. Large master suite, master bath with slab granite, dual vanities, separate tub & shower and walk-in closet. Huge backyard with covered patio and grass area. Located next to everything Ahwatukee has to offer! Within walking distance of shopping, dining, parks, hiking & freeway. Priced below recent comps! This is a rare find!
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American net housing wealth totals $11 trillion, report says AFN News Service When people say they own their home, it’s usually a half-truth at best. Often, a bank owns the home they live in — most of it, anyway. Still, Americans have a lot of real money tied up in their homes — on average, $150,506, according to a new report by the Urban Institute called “How Much House Do Americans Really Own? Measuring America’s Accessible Housing Wealth by Geography and Age.” That amount represents what’s left over after the debt on the mortgage is subtracted from the home’s 2015 value. It also represents a major portion of most Americans’ net worth, making “net housing wealth” a critical element to many families’ economic future and security. Not surprisingly, there are wide disparities of net housing wealth among age groups and geographic areas. Older folks who’ve been paying mortgages longer own more of their homes, and places where real estate values have skyrocketed also add to this real net housing worth bottom line. In Washington, D.C., the average net worth is around $381,000, for example, while in Arkansas, it’s around only $80,000.
These aren’t merely paper values; net home wealth represents a real, usable asset that can serve both as safety net and opportunity for investment. Nationally, there were over 73 million owner-occupied housing units in the U.S. in 2015. Of these, around 46 million had home debt and nearly 27 million were owned free and clear. The Urban Institute calculates that there is about $11 trillion in total net housing wealth across the country, and about $7 trillion of that could be turned into cash through lending products. The report found that those over 60 years old hold 52 percent of all home equity. Those under 50 hold only 23 percent. Owners under 40 owned 17 percent of all owner-occupied housing units but had only 6 percent of accessible housing wealth. Another finding was that 80 percent of all homeowners nationwide had equity at or above 15 percent of the current value of their home On the flip side, almost 9 percent of homeowners aged between 50 and 59, and 7.5 percent of those aged 60-64 owed over 5 percent more than their houses were worth.
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Located near Club West Golf Course. 4 br plus loft, 2.5 ba with 2,179 sq.ft. Great room floor plan with spacious open kitchen with island. All new interior paint, carpet and tile in bathrooms. Private backyard with covered patio.
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Desirable Ritz floorplan by UDC. 4 br, 2.5 ba with 2,850 sq. ft. Just updated with new carpet, interior and exterior paint plus epoxy flooring in 3-car garage. North/South exposure with mountain views. Private backyard with pool.
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Incredible Single Story home sitting on one of the best Lake lots in Pinelake. Current owner has spared no expense remodeling the entire home. The flooring is beautiful with 20" travertine, wood flooring and high end carpet. Fresh modern paint tones both inside and out. Fabulous slab granite throughout both kitchen and baths.
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Local delegate reflects on GOP convention
Ahwatukee delegates to the Republican National Convention were, from left: Front row: Diane Ortiz-Parsons, Loraine Pellegrino, Kris Morrissey, and Mary Fritsche. Back row: Ed Pellegrino, Tom Morrissey, Clark Norgaard, Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio, and state Rep. Jill Norgaard.
By Tom Morrissey AFN GUEST CONTRIBUTOR
It was truly an honor to be elected by our party to represent Arizona at the Republican National Convention. It was apparent that Cleveland was well prepared for our visit with friendly and welcoming people everywhere we went. The security was also quite visible, which created a safe and enjoyable experience. The Arizona delegation totaled over 100, including invited guests. Nine of the attendees came from Ahwatukee. The attendees are all precinct committee members, all from or representing the Ahwatukee Foothills area. They included myself and my wife Kris, Ed and Loraine Pellegrino (Loraine is current chair of the Arizona Federation of Republican Women), Clark and Jill Norgaard (Jill is current Legislative District 18 state representative), current Page 22
LD 18 Chairwoman Mary Fritsche, Diane Ortiz-Parsons, and City Councilman Sal DiCiccio. Delegations are kept together by state, so we “Tukees” got to spend a lot of time with one another. Since we also work together locally, we can draw on the shared experiences to help shape the coming election locally. Each of the four days we attended, we were entertained with the best and the brightest of speakers. We also met several news commentators, and other politicians who can be found mingling with attendees in the lobby areas of the convention center. The atmosphere was electric and filled with enthusiasm and hope for the America we love. Passion and patriotism could be found everywhere. The grand finale and Mr. Donald Trump’s message was awe inspiring, creating a renewed commitment to spread the message and to energize the troops back home to “Make America
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Great Again.” We are ready to see the dream become a reality for our neighbors, friends and families. We believe our beloved community will once again unify, grow and prosper under a Trump Administration. Look out Ahwatukee, here we come! Most folks back home, have no idea how the political organizations are set up and run at the local level. Other than mailers, TV ads, or perhaps a phone call or knock at the door, the political machine is somewhat invisible. For most residents, living their lives, working and raising a family, vetting elected officials is left up to “others.” In my opinion this is where the “machine” is broken. There are plenty of complaints about the brokenness of the machine, but few who actually take the time to find out for themselves what is really going on. I would like to see our beautiful Ahwatukee be the exception to this rule.
We have important city and school officials to elect, representatives to send to the state capitol and national representatives to serve Arizona in Washington. By taking a small amount of time out of your busy schedules to attend monthly meetings, you could significantly impact our community by making well informed decisions. Our monthly meetings are where you can hear from potential candidates, meet party workers and better understand how our system works so you too can be a part of its success. Most importantly, you could help better prepare our youth when it becomes their turn at keeping our community safe, prosperous and free for decades to come. It’s never too late, just come to the next meeting and we’ll take it from there. –Tom Morrissey of Ahwatukee is former chairman of the Arizona Republican Party.
As August arrives, it’s time to think of ‘refrigerator medals’ By Paul Maryniak AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS EXECUTIVE EDITOR
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In today’s Faith section, Ahwatukee Rabbi Susan Schanerman writes that August for some people brings “the reluctant acknowledgement that summer is over” while for others “there is a happy anticipation in the air.” Count me among the latter, and not just because football is returning. Probably many parents are secretly bubbling with glee that the kids will soon be back in school. Many high school and college students are actually eager to return to their classrooms – if not their homework – because they’ll be back with friends they haven’t seen since that last bell rang. And many small business owners no doubt are looking forward to the return of customers who had been on extended vacations. As the fairly new editor of the Ahwatukee Foothills News, I’m looking forward to August because it marks the return of material for what some newspaper consultant about 20 years ago called “refrigerator medals.” Long before people started putting a post on Facebook, a line on Twitter or a photo on Instagram, newspapers were providing feel-good stories that often were stuck under a magnet to the front door of the fridge. That appliance served as a kind of gateway to the scrapbook for some, a quick alternative to a book of memories for others. In either case, they were stories about Johnny or Susie accomplishing something unique in school, or a Scout pack completing a big project, or an organization or person with an achievement worth noting. To be sure, summer hasn’t been completely bereft of such stories for the Ahwatukee Foothills News. Weekly readers may remember the story about Desert Vista High School senior Kyle Corrett winning national recognition for designing a possible way to feed astronauts on extended stays in space. Or they may have read the item about 9-year-old Shiloh LeMieux telling his friends to, instead of bringing presents to his birthday party, give him something for a care package for some U.S. serviceman or woman stationed thousands of miles away from home. Or they may recall the story of the
Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club gathering donated items to throw a baby shower for pregnant foster girls who otherwise had no one to give them a little hope for the future and a little more faith in their fellow human beings. August is the alarm bell for the slumbering community ecosystem of Ahwatukee, a time when individuals, organizations and businesses begin shaking off the cobwebs of summer and start ramping up for a new year of accomplishments, activities and achievements. And the Ahwatukee Foothills News is ready to record them for posterity. We’re working with local schools to provide a steady stream of information about the good things students – and faculty members – are doing. We’re exploring ways to let you know what new and exciting things local businesses are up to. And we are telling every service organization in the community that they need to keep AFN top of mind so that their activities will not go unnoticed. Whether you’re a Scout leader, a volunteer, a club leader, a boss or business owner, a church official, or even just a proud parent, we want to hear from you when you have something to share outside your circle of friends and acquaintances. Be as detailed as you can in your email about what that person or group you’re writing about has done or is planning to do. Include a phone number and contact name so we can get back to you. If you want to send a picture, go right ahead, although we may not be able to publish every photo we receive. If you do send a photo, be sure everyone is fully identified and limit the number of people in it to no more than four. We have thousands of readers who comb through the AFN eager to learn what their neighbors are up to. Why hide your light under the proverbial bushel – or just post it on the internet where only your friends will see it? Rabbi Schanerman writes, “It takes conscious effort and determination for each of us to create a spiritual core.” The same holds true for a newspaper to thoroughly reflect the core of the community it covers. And, with a little effort on both our parts, the Ahwatukee Foothills News will do just that. –Contact Paul Maryniak at 480-898-5647 or write pmaryniak@ahwatukee.com.
LETTERS
Writer questions support for Hillary Clinton John Dickerson interviewed President Obama on CBS Sunday Morning regarding “The skills it takes to be a President.” I found this interesting not only from the point of the chosen “interviewee,” but also considering the last eight years, one would consider this a topic President Obama knew nothing about, only able to provide tips on golf, basketball, how to create debt and traveling. Prior to this, President Obama gave a speech following the murder of five Dallas policemen in which he stated: “You must not use careless accusations or inflammatory speech." It’s a subject the President appears to know a lot about if you just reflect on his comments after all the incidents of black-on-white killings and terrorist killings. And, now, once again Hillary Clinton pleads complete ignorance of scandalous e-mails sent by Debby Wasserman, chairwoman of the DNC,
to undermine candidate Bernie Sanders regarding his religion or the possibility of Mr. Sanders being an atheist. Does anyone other than me find it odd that Hillary Clinton running for President to govern our nation and its international relationships always pleads ignorance? How can someone so ignorant of so much be expected to lead our great nation and its peoples? It is a puzzle! And, even more puzzling is why or how anyone could vote for someone known for: selfclaimed ignorance, deceit and lies, threats of national security and lives by operating a private e-mail server for government classified emails, taking millions from foreign countries apparently for favors, trampling on women when her husband was accused of adultery. Hillary disclaims the aforementioned or ignorance of it in some cases. Is this what we the citizens of this great nation really stand for and desire for our nation and its future: lies, deceit, ignorance and adultery? –Jane Emery
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You can help Maricopa County’s fight against Zika-bearing mosquito By Dennis Barney AFN GUEST CONTRIBUTOR
Zika virus: it’s all the latest buzz. You may be wondering “What is it? Am I at risk? What is being done to protect me?” Zika is a virus spread primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito. This particular mosquito has been found in Maricopa County for years, but, as of this writing, there are no known cases of Aedes mosquitoes being infected with the virus in Arizona. And the County is working to keep it that way. Symptoms of the virus are usually so mild that most infected people don’t become ill. If infected, one may experience fever, rash, joint pain, headache and conjunctivitis (red eyes) that usually only last a week. The most notable danger is to pregnant women and unborn children as the Zika
virus can also cause a birth defect known as microcephaly, which causes babies to be born with smaller heads and brains that may not develop properly. The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department is committed to keeping our community safe through its proactive approach testing, treating and preventing mosquito-borne illnesses through a year-round surveillance and abatement program. The department’s Vector Control Specialists collect mosquito samples across the county and for years have tested for viruses like West Nile and St. Louis encephalitis. Recently, procedures have been established to test for newer viruses like chikungunya, dengue and the Zika virus. Our vector control specialists set 288 routine mosquito traps across the East Valley each week. If you happen to see one hanging from a tree, please do not disturb it.
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is circulating. Repair and prevent outside leaks. Condensation from window air conditioners and dripping outdoor faucets can pool water on the ground. Change water collection pans for plant pots weekly. Clean bird baths routinely to avoid stagnant water. Mow lawns weekly to keep your grass as short as possible. Mosquitoes aren’t likely to lay eggs in tall grass, but they tend to sit in tall grass to rest and hide. You can also protect yourself and your family from exposure to mosquito-borne illnesses like Zika by using mosquito repellent, wearing light-colored clothing including long sleeves and pants when possible and installing or repairing window and door screens. More information: www. FightTheBiteMaricopa.org.
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Gallego proposal a poorly veiled effort to prevent a new generation of gun owners By William K. Richardson AFN GUEST CONTRIBUTOR
Even though we live in the 9th Congressional District with Kyrsten Sinema representing us, we’re fortunate that those who live in District 7 in Central Phoenix elected Rueben Gallego as their representative in 2014. On July 12Ruben introduced legislation he co-sponsored with Senator Ed Markey from Massachusetts called the HEART Act. The Help End Assault Rifle Tragedies (HEART) Act prohibits children under the age of 16 from possessing or firing machine guns and assault weapons, including at gun shows and shooting ranges. The bill is in response to the tragic death of Charles Vaca. On Aug. 25, 2014, at the Last Stop Gun Range in White Hills, Arizona, Vaca was instructing a father and his 9-year-old daughter to shoot an Uzi sub-machine gun – a fully
automatic weapon. The father shot first, then his daughter fired. After Vaca put the weapon on fullauto, she lost control and hit Vaca in the head, killing him. A 9 year-old shooting an Uzi was perfectly legal at that time. Attempts have been made to change Arizona law, but they’ve been unsuccessful. For some reason, our heroes Ruben and Ed decide that now is the time to address the rare occurrence when a child is allowed to shoot a fully automatic weapon and someone is accidentally killed. This sounds like a perfectly common sense gun reform. Who doesn’t want to protect the public from children who lose control of their fully automatic weapon? Let’s be clear how these guns work. With a fully automatic weapon, if you pull and hold the trigger, the gun will fire and reload “automatically” until you release the trigger or run out of ammo.
The transfer and possession of fully automatic weapons are already highly regulated under the National Firearms Act of 1934. With a semi-automatic weapon, you pull the trigger and one round fires. You need to release the trigger and pull it again to fire the next round. So the bill is in response to an accident with a fully automatic weapon, yet it bans children from using a very broad range of “assault weapons.” Most of the banned firearms in the bill are semi-automatic. They’re classified as “assault weapons” for cosmetic reasons, not lethality reasons. And most of the cosmetic features that make them unlawful actually make them easier for children to use. Most of the language is copied from the failed “assault rifle” ban of the Clinton administration and every attempt to reinstate it since it expired. It hasn’t passed in the previous 87 attempts, but maybe this time Ruben
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Pastor’s wife ponders summer's promise and hope By Lynne Hartke
If you are in the forgetting season of unending heat and no rain, remember that even in the scorching sun, the bark of the Palo Verde remains green. The tree does not cast off the color of hope. Also, according to the Arizona Desert Sonora Museum website, if you would cut into the trunk, you would discover no growth rings. The tree does not record the years of drought it has experienced.
Barrenness surrounds me on a recent hike on South Mountain. The wildflowers are all gone. As is the red cactus fruit atop the saguaros. The hope of a future is dried up. Spent. In the midst of all the brown, I can’t help but notice the Palo Verde. The tree lives up to its Spanish translation of green stick, having tossed aside all its leaves in the heat. The leaves are spent so the tree can survive the drought of summer. It is the rhythm of the desert. Spring and summer. Fruit and dormancy. Activity and rest. Writer Adam C McHugh ponders in “The Listening Life” when he writes: “The drama that plays out in (nature) so often parallels and even affects the drama that acts in us. Perhaps the seasons are a lesson book for the soul, instructing us when to move fast and when to slow down, when to act and when to rest, when to focus on the world outside and when to...go down deep.” Summer in the desert is the rhythm of going deep. I am trying to embrace this
The green trunk contains the promise of a future. With hope. –Lynne Hartke, the wife of a Chandler pastor, blogs at www.lynnehartke.com. Information: tcfchandler.org or call 480-963-7698.
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Ahwatukee boutique Purple Skirt closing after 10 years
The Purple Skirt in Ahwatukee is shutting its doors after a decade here.
By Coty Dolores Miranda AFN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Heather Cisek doesn’t shop online. She’d rather you didn’t either. The owner of Ahwatukee’s decadeold boutique, The Purple Skirt, believes the rapidly growing trend of buying online has not only hurt her Ahwatukee and Scottsdale stores, but other small businesses as well. As fewer customers entered her door at 4025 E. Chandler Blvd., Cisek -- an Ahwatukee resident since age 15 -- realized that even though her business held its own during the 2008 economic decline, it was worsening by the year.
“I don’t know why, but we did great until November of 2014; many other Ahwatukee business owners will tell you the same thing,” said Cisek. She expected the downturn was temporary. “I kept thinking things would go back to the way it was, but this is the new normal and I don’t like the new normal,” said Cisek who holds two bachelor’s degrees in dietetics and biochemistry from Arizona State University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. “People don’t really appreciate boutiques anymore,” said Cisek. “I’ve always wanted my stores to be
destinations, a place for people who wanted and appreciated specialized help in selecting their clothes. “I like to put outfits together. I like being with people. I like learning about them, their lives, their families. It’s the personalized way to do business.” She said when she shops at major brand stores, she sees the decline in service, even among the reputed highend retailers. “When I go shopping, I like to be treated well and I’m not and that makes me even more frustrated because I believe that ability to work with your customer personally is crucial.” In the waning days of her business, she still chats with customers as she wraps their purchases in her signature purple tissue paper. The decline in business, however, forced her to replace the shopping bags that bore her store’s name with plain bags. According to statista.com (The Statistics Portal), 205 million Americans shopped online last year and had purchased merchandise at least once during the year. By 2019, that number is expected to reach 224 million. Shopping locally to support for Ahwatukee businesses is a passion for Cisek, who believes that residents should back the stores in their backyard. “I put a lot into this business and its really upsetting that we’re where we are right now,” she said, looking around her 1,600-square-foot Mountain Plaza store, a stone’s throw from the bustling Trader Joe’s. “Ahwatukee people need to realize what they have and support small businesses,” she added. One 10-year customer, Carol Hunt of Ahwatukee, says Purple Skirt’s closing
is a sad reality. “I just love the store, and Heather, and think myself and many others are beside ourselves,” said Hunt, owner of a local engineering company. “What Heather offers is so unique, she’s like your personal shopper and she carries items you can’t find elsewhere. And she’d call me and say there’s a couple of new things that have come in I think you’d like - and I know she did the same for others. The closing is going to leave a real void.” Since the birth of her 18-month old son Grey, and as her business bled away, Cisek pared down her in-store schedule. “I use to put in 50 to 60 hours a week, but when I knew we were closing, I realized I could cut back because we were getting the same results,” she said. Well, now it’s time to settle back and enjoy more time with my son.” Not that Cisek is retiring. She’s currently interviewing for medical sales positions. And there’s the liquidation sale, which will combine inventory from both Purple Skirt and her Scottsdale boutique, Dominique R, at the Ahwatukee store. “We have really good customers, so we’re still getting in new merchandise, but we’re probably liquidating everything starting in August,” she said. “I’m kind of sad and relieved too; it’s a mixture of both. I get frustrated when I think of how we could have continued if people would have just shopped locally instead of online or at discount stores,” she said. “We are surviving, but just surviving isn’t enough anymore.” Cisek said she has a good-bye message to Ahwatukee: “I want to say thank-you for an amazing 10-year ride. It’s been a pleasure getting to know all of you, and I appreciate your love and support over the years. It has meant so much to me.”
Vape shops under a cloud with new federal regulations looming By Mike Butler FOOTHILLS NEWS STAFF WRITER
A year ago, Mount Baker Vapor fled its home state of Washington and relocated to Mesa because of proposed state laws that would have put the company out of business. But the firm couldn’t outrun the long arm of the FDA. In May, the Food and Drug Administration extended its authority
to regulate e-cigarettes and issued 499 pages of sweeping new rules that vaping advocates say threaten to sweep the wide variety of products now available off the market. “These are challenging times for the industry,” said John Sanders, Mount Baker Vapor’s chief sales and marketing officer. “But at the same time, business is booming.” That’s because an estimated 9 million
American adults vape for pleasure and to keep them from buying packs of cigarettes. They spend several billions of dollars a year on e-liquids, also known as juice, which contains various levels of nicotine (or no nicotine), vegetable glycerin, propylene glycol and FDAapproved flavorings. They also buy tanks to hold the juice and high-tech battery devices, which heat the coils
that turn juice into vapor. When vaping first became a thing about 10 years ago, it was confined to a small community of do-it-yourselfers. But seeing a need and an opportunity, inventors and entrepreneurs stepped in. The vaping business grew by leaps and bounds in a very short time. That explosive growth, however, alarmed parents of teenagers and >> See VAPE SHOP on page 26
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AZ Spine Disc and Sport has opened an addition that doubles the size of the Ahwatukee Clinic. The clinic, which provides sports medicine and pain management as well as other services, now occupies 14,000 square feet of space at its location at 4530 E. Ray Road. Marketing and fitness manager Robert Bawol said the expansion provided for a full weight room as well as studio space for personal training. It also facilitated the addition of new programs, including primary care, bio-identical hormone replacement, medically supervised and HCG weight loss, nutrition consultations, and body composition assessment. Its new aquatic therapy uses a hydroworx unit that is only available at six facilities worldwide, Bawol said. In addition, the clinic provides chiropractic care, acupuncture, and massage and physical therapy. Bawol said the physical therapy department now has three therapists who see a maximum of two patients an hour, increasing the one-on-one time.
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Ahwatukee sport and pain management clinic doubles its size
Cutting the ribbon on the expanded AZ Spine Disc & Sport clinic in Ahwatukee are, from left: Ahwatukee Chamber of Commerce repreentative Devida Pi'ilani Lewis, clinic marketing and fitness manager Robert Bawol, office manager Ivonne Lopez, and co-owners Dr. David Stone and Dr. Angela Christopher.
AZ Spine Disc and Sport was developed to address musculoskeletal and active lifestyle needs. Its experts guide patients through recovery after an injury, but also help others prevent injury. It treats a wide variety of conditions, including skeletal problems and nerve conditions.
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public health experts who worried publicly that e-cigarettes were being too aggressively marketed. They feared that candy-flavored e-cigarette juices would hook a new generation on nicotine and lead them down the path to traditional cigarette smoking. Sanders said Mount Baker Vapor and other operations try very hard to prevent underage vaping. “We’re very much in favor of reasonable regulation,” he said. Sanders and others in the industry object to a provision in the FDA rules that rolls back the effective date of regulation to February 15, 2007. That would require all vapor products currently on the market to go through the costly and time-consuming FDA approval process. “The industry didn’t even exist then,” Sanders said. There are two pieces of legislation making the rounds in Congress that would change the effective date of the regulations to Aug. 8, 2016. The Right to be Smoke-Free Coalition, to which Mount Baker Vapor is a major contributor, has also filed a lawsuit against the FDA.
Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, who chairs the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, has been pressing the FDA for answers on the economic impact of the new regulations. “Without a concrete understanding of the rule’s effect on growing industry,” he said in a press release recently, “the FDA’s decision to implement this regulation could lead to the elimination of thousands of jobs and businesses.” Sanders said even if the grandfather date is changed, innovation will probably dwindle because anyone who wants to bring a new vapor product to market after Aug. 8 needs to get FDA approval. That includes smaller vape shops that mix their own juices. Popular stores in the East Valley include Synergy Vapor Labs, with shops in Tempe and Scottsdale; Kidney Puncher, with shops in Mesa and Tempe; Vape Land, with shops in Ahwatukee, Chandler and Mesa; and Vape Central, with shops in Chandler and Phoenix. Sanders said the company has 100 employees and annual revenue of $4050 million. The website has 600,000 customer accounts and processes 2,500 orders per day. – Reach Mike Butler at 480-898-6581 or at mbutler@ahwatukee.com.
Uber self-driving cars confirmed zipping around East Valley By Mike Butler AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS STAFF WRITER
Don’t look now, but those odd-looking hybrid Ford Fusions zipping around Ahwatukee streets with Pennsylvania license plates are definitely Uber selfdriving cars. The ride-hailing company confirmed by email Wednesday that several mapping cars from its Advanced Technologies Center in Pittsburgh are currently in Phoenix gathering data. There are drivers behind the wheel monitoring the operation of the vehicles, which carry an array of radar, lasers, scanners and highresolution cameras on the roof. Uber first put a self-driving car on the streets of Pittsburgh in May. “Real-world testing is critical to our efforts to develop self-driving technology,” Uber said in blog post at the time. “Self-driving cars have the potential to save millions of lives and improve quality of life for people around the world.” A year ago, Uber began hiring robotics experts at Carnegie Mellon University to
staff its Advanced Technologies Center. Uber is betting that in the future world of self-driving cars, many urban dwellers will find that the cost of taking an Uber anytime and anywhere they want to go is cheaper than owning a vehicle. Of course, eliminating drivers would also dramatically boost the transportation company’s bottom line. In April, Uber settled two class action lawsuits brought by driver groups who argued they should be classified as employees. – Reach Mike Butler at 480-898-6581 or at mbutler@ahwatukee.com.
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SPIRITUAL SIDE
Find your spiritual practice and practice it By Rabbi Susan Schanerman AFN CONTRIBUTING WRITER
As a former teacher and librarian in the Tempe Union High School District, and with a husband nearing 30 years in the Kyrene District, August has long represented the reluctant acknowledgement that summer is over. It means that those around-the-house projects will remain unfinished until next summer, that the alarm clock must be set for much earlier than my eyes wish to open, and that another school year will soon begin. If I made time in July to plan lessons, to shop for new school clothes, to restock my briefcase with shiny new pens and notebooks, then there is a happy anticipation in the air. I am ready for the new year. If I was lazy and lived in denial,
there would be only dread in my heart. And, so it is with our spiritual lives. If we make time to gather our spiritual tools, to prepare for prayer, to arm ourselves with meaningful text, rituals, and community, then we can face the Augusts of our lives with the knowledge that we can get through anything that comes our way. Of course, that is not so easy. Our lives are busy. Our days are filled with logistics and stressors and worry. Jobs and family dynamics compel us to prioritize in ways that ultimately do not serve us emotionally and spiritually. Just as often happens with our good intentions regarding exercise and diet, we find reasons to postpone opportunities for spiritual growth. “Oh, I’ll go to services next week,” we justify. Or, “I don’t have time to read a religious text for 10 minutes every day because I have to binge watch my favorite
HBO series,” or “Life is going well so why bother shoring up my spiritual insides when I don’t need them right now.” I understand because I have rationalized with all of these excuses myself, more times than I wish to admit. However, something inside and around me will not let me off the hook. I continue to yearn for a real connection with a God who will nurture, protect, comfort, and support me. There are too many signs and messages that propel me back into what I know I must do to live a meaningful life. A really meaningful life. Yes, it takes conscious effort and determination for each of us to create a spiritual core. Such a commitment involves a lot of slipping and sliding throughout our lives in order to fashion a solid and dependable sacred space within the heart and soul. But, I just cannot deny the fact that such a life is worth the struggle, worth
the effort, worth the preparation and practice. For me, ritual symbols, a comfortable chair, an inspiring bit of sacred text or interpretation, and a like-minded community of seekers all fit nicely in my spiritual briefcase. I add social action and teaching and religious music into the mix and I can barely latch the flap. Visiting a person in need or offering condolences to someone who has lost a loved one and I gladly hoist a backpack onto the other shoulder. Find your spiritual practice and make it just that: a practice. Get your lesson plans done, adorn yourself and your world with the tools you need, and then open that spiral notebook and rejoice in an August that welcomes you. – Rabbi Susan Schanerman is the spiritual leader of Ahwatukee Congregation NefeshSoul. Contact her at rabbi@nefeshsoul.org or visit www.nefeshsoul.org.
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SATURDAY AUG. 20 GAMES AND ICE CREAM ON TAP
Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School is holding a “Minute to Win It” game and ice cream social. Players are given 60 seconds to complete each simple game, such as blowing up a balloon and knocking cups off the table; tossing toilet paper rolls into a hoop; knocking soda cans down with rubber bands; and building a pyramid with 36 plastic cups. Simple games will also be provided for preschoolers. DETAILS>> 4-5:30 p.m. at the school, 3257 E. University Drive, Mesa. Information: 480-830-1724, pilgrimmesa.com, office@pilgrimmesa.com.
SUNDAY AUG. 21
CHABAD CENTER MARKS 3 YEARS
The Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life and the Chandler Jewish Preschool will celebrate
their third anniversary with a barbecue. Parents and children can learn about programs and meet the staff. It will feature balloons, inflatables, and caricaturist and other activities. DETAILS>> 5-6:30 p.m., 875 N. McClintock Dr., Chandler. Free admission and food will be on sale. RSVP required: 480-855-4333 or www.chabadcenter.com.
SUNDAYS
HORIZON SEEKS YOUNG PEOPLE
High school and middle school students meet to worship and do life together. DETAILS>> 5 p.m. at Horizon Presbyterian Church, 1401 E. Liberty Lane. 480-460-1480 or email joel@ horizonchurch.com.
BERIEVED CAN SHARE GRIEF
A support group designed to assist people through the grieving process. One-time book fee $15.
DETAILS>> 2-4 p.m. at Arizona Community Church, 9325 S. Rural Road, Room G3, Tempe. 480-491-2210.
UNITY OFFERS INSPIRATION
Inspirational messages and music are offered, along with classes and special events. DETAILS>> 10 a.m. at Unity of Tempe, 1222 E. Baseline Road, Suite 103. 480-792-1800 or unityoftempe.com.
KIDS CAN LEARN JEWISH LIFE
Children can learn and experience Jewish life. Chabad Hebrew School focuses on Jewish heritage, culture and holidays. DETAILS>>9:30 a.m. to noon, for children ages 5-13 at Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N. McClintock Drive, Chandler. 480-855-4333, info@ chabadcenter.com, or chabadcenter.com.
RABBINIC LIT COURSE OFFERED
Ongoing morning study of two classics of rabbinic literature by medieval philosopher Moses Maimonides (the “Rambam”). At 10 a.m., Prof. Norbert Samuelson, Grossman chair of Jewish Philosophy at ASU and TBS member, teaches “Maimonides’ Guide of the Perplexed: What Jews Ought to Believe.” At 11:15 a.m., TBS member Isaac Levy teaches “Maimonides’ Mishneh Torah: How Jews Ought to Behave.” Readings in both Hebrew and English. DETAILS>> Community Room of the administration building at Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley, 3400 N. Dobson Road, Chandler. 480-897-3636.
UNITY OFFERS A PATH
Unity of Mesa says its Sunday service offers “a positive path for spiritual living” through “transformational lessons, empowering music and >> See CALENDAR on page 31
Foothills Church in Ahwatukee is a local body of believers in Jesus who strive to love God and to love others.
Sunday worship at 9:00am & 10:45am NW Corner of 21st St. & Chandler Blvd.
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seek God’s grace and healing. DETAILS>> 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mountain Park Community Church, 2408 E. Pecos Road. mountainpark.org.
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various spiritual practices with an open-minded and welcoming community.” DETAILS>> 9 a.m. Spiritual discussion group and meditation practices group. 10:15 a.m. service. 2700 E. Southern Ave., Mesa. Child care available at 9 a.m. Nursery for infants through kindergarten at 10:15 a.m. 480-892-2700, unityofmesa.org, joanne@ unityofmesa.org
SENIORS ENJOY ‘TERRIFIC TUESDAYS’
The program is free and includes bagels and coffee and a different speaker or theme each week. Registration not needed. DETAILS>> 10:30 a.m. to noon, Barness Family East Valley Jewish Community Center, 908 N. Alma School Road, Chandler. evjcc.org or 480-897-0588.
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DETAILS>> 2 and 6:30 p.m., 739 W. Erie St., Chandler. 480-963-4127.
This Flow 1-2 class (intermediate) is free and open to the community. DETAILS>> 6-7 p.m., Mountain Park Community Church, 2408 E. Pecos Road. Greg Battle at 480-7596200 or gbattle@moutainpark.org.
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Classes for those grieving over death or divorce. DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 739 W. Erie St., Chandler. 480-963-4127.
Bring a Bible, or Bibles are available at these free sessions. DETAILS>> 7 to 8 p.m., Chandler Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1188 W. Galveston St. Lori, 480-9173593.
WEDNESDAYS
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Support group for those struggling with how to deal with a loss in life. DETAILS>>7 p.m., 1825 S. Alma School Road, Room C201, Chandler. Pastor Larry Daily, 480-963-3997, ext. 141, larrydaily@chandlercc.org or chandlercc.org.
Celebrate Recovery says it “brings your relationship with the Lord closer to your heart as it heals your hurts, habits and hang-ups.” Participants can discuss issues ranging from feeling left out to addictions. “Nothing is too small or too large.” DETAILS>> 5:30 p.m. at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. mvlutheran.org/ celebraterecovery or email cr@alphamvlc.com.
TUESDAYS
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STRUGGLING FIND SUPPORT
FINDING HEALING FOR PAIN
HOPE, an acronym for “Help Overcome Painful Experiences,” offers support for men and women who
Living Word Ahwatukee women’s Bible study and fellowship that offers “a short, low-key time of praise and worship in music and message.” It’s also an opportunity to meet other Christian women in Ahwatukee.
DETAILS>> 10 to 11:30 a.m., Living Word Ahwatukee, 14647 W. 50th St., Suite 165, Ahwatukee. Free child care.
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“Man Church offers coffee, donuts and straight talk for men in a language they understand in just 15 minutes. No women, no singing, no organ and no long sermons,” a release states. DETAILS>> Doors open 6 a.m., message at 6:30 a.m. 1595 S. Alma School Road, Chandler. Bob, 480-726-8000 or cschandler.com/manchurch.
Corpus Christi offers a coffee break with scripture study, prayer and fellowship. DETAILS>> 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 3550 E. Knox Road, Ahwatukee. Loraine 480893-1160 or CoffeebreakMin@aol.com.
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A release calls this “a 15-minute energetic tune up each week” and says the Twin Hearts Meditation “is like taking a spiritual shower: when your aura is clean, you experience a higher level of awareness. You see through things more clearly and good luck increases.” DETAILS>>7-9 p.m. at Unity of Tempe, 1222 E. Baseline Road, Suite 103, Tempe. 480-792-1800 or unityoftempe.com.
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DIVORCED CAN FIND COMFORT
Class is based on Israel’s successful Ulpan instruction. Taught by Ilan Berko, born in Israel, schooled in the U.S. DETAILS>>> 7 p.m. Chabad of the East Valley, 3875 W. Ray Road, Suite 6, Chandler. chabadcenter.com or 480-855-4333.
People suffering through a separation or divorce can find understanding and caring support to face these challenges and move forward. DETAILS>> 6:30-8:15 p.m. Arizona Community Church, 9325 S. Rural Road, Room G5, Tempe. Onetime book fee of $15. 480-491-2210. DivorceCare 4 Kids (DC4K) will also be offered in Room G7.
CHABAD HAS TORAH FOR TEENS
The Teens and Torah program offered by Chabad of the East Valley is for teens ages 13 to 17, and combines education and social interaction with videos followed by discussion, trips, games, community service projects and thought-provoking discussions. DETAILS>> 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 3855 W. Ray Road, Suite 6, Chandler. Shternie, 480-753-5366 or chabadcenter.com.
Support group for children ages 6 to 12 coping with a separation or divorce in the family. One-time $10 fee includes snacks and workbook. DETAILS>> 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 1825 S. Alma School Road, Room C202, Chandler. Pastor Larry Daily, 480963-3997, ext. 141, larrydaily@chandlercc.org or chandlercc.org.
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FRIDAYS
NEFESHSOUL HOLDS SERVICES
Congregation NefeshSoul holds Shabbat services the second Friday of every month on the campus of the Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation. DETAILS>> 6:15 p.m., 6400 W. Del Rio St., Chandler. Information: www.nefeshsoul.org. Submit your releases to pmaryniak@ahwatukee.com
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Join the next generation of Broadway stars as they tell the tale of a baker and his wife who seek to break an evil witch’s spell. Along the way, they encounter recognizable fairy tale heroes and heroines, each with their own unique twist.
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Get a pleasant dose of nature with the whole family at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Show up for Learn Your Lizards, a one-hour tour that teaches you how to identify species of desert lizards. Be sure to bring a camera!
castles like the Mona Lisa outclasses stick figures. DETAILS>> 8 a.m.-8p.m., today to Aug. 31. Carefree Desert Gardens, 101 Easy St., Carefree. Cost: Free. 480-488-3686 http://www.carefree.org/
rocketed to popularity after the ear-worm single “I Write Sins Not Tragedies.” DETAILS>> 7 p.m. Tuesday, Ak-Chin Pavilion, 2121 N 83rd Ave, Phoenix. Tickets: $25-$75. http://ak-chinpavilion. com/
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Join Queen Creek Olive Mill for its July Summer Sangria Social. Enjoy housemade sangria along with live music and food fresh from the farm. Pick up fresh food and local olive oil to take home from the gourmet marketplace.
DETAILS>> 8-9 a.m. Friday. Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Highway 60 Milepost #223 near Superior. Tickets: $5-$10. 520-689-2811 http://arboretum. ag.arizona.edu DETAILS>> Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Friday to Aug. 7. Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Tickets: $18. 480-483-1664 http://desertstages.org
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Breakfast is the most important – and often yummiest – meal of the day, some nutritionists say. Expand your breakfast horizons with Arizona Breakfast Weekend, courtesy of the Arizona Restaurant Association and more than a dozen Valley restaurants.
DETAILS>> 11 a.m. Sunday. Queen Creek Olive Mill, 25062 S. Meridian Road Queen Creek. 480-888-9290 https:// www.queencreekolivemill.com/
Two bands entertain
Is there a ’90s kid who doesn’t recognize Weezer’s “Undone – The Sweater Song” (or at least the opening lyric “If you want to destroy my sweater …”)? Joining them is 2000s band Panic! At The Disco, which
Don’t miss this high-energy extravaganza as the uncontested master of musical parody performs your favorite songs from the classics of “Smells Like Nirvana” and “Like a Surgeon” to the newer “Tacky” (a parody of Pharrell’s “Happy”) and “Foil” (a parody of Lorde’s “Royals”).
DETAILS>> 7:30 p.m., Aug. 3. Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix. Tickets: $39.50. 602-379-2800 http:// www.comericatheatre.com/
Check out new movies Friday
“Jason Bourne” (PG-13) - Your favorite amnesiac super-spy (played by Matt Damon) returns for an actionpacked adventure as he uncovers more secrets from his past. “Bad Moms” (R) - Find out what hilarity ensues when three overworked moms (Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn) decide to rebel against responsibility and modern parenting. “Gleason” (R) - Diagnosed with ALS and given only a few years to live, former NFL player Steve Gleason decided to really live. Don’t miss this inspirational documentary. Get more ideas for fun things to do in the East Valley - and beyond - at Phoenix.org.
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Revitalized Duran Duran brings visual show to Glendale By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Duran Duran members include, from left: Roger Taylor, John Taylor, Simon Le Bon and Nick Rhodes. Rhodes will be off on a family emergency when the band comes to Gila River Arena on Aug. 3.
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It’s a ‘Dry Heat’ Foxworthy: Hosting benefit is a serious business By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski
Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association, a chapter of the Christopher and Dana Jeff Foxworthy has a theory: Laughter Reeve Foundation Association. is the relief valve that keeps the boiler “I especially love doing things for the from exploding. military,” he said. “If I’m on the road, He wants to provide that release, so he and I’m playing in D.C. or Baltimore, I’ll became a comic in 1984. spend the day at Walter Reed (Hospital). “Everybody has bad stuff in their What those people do is above and lives,” Foxworthy said. “We just laugh beyond most of us. Anytime you can give and carry on. back to them, That’s the great it’s really cool.” part of my job. Best known IF YOU GO I meet people for heading up What: Dry Heat Comedy All Stars w/Jeff Foxworthy after my shows The Blue When: 8 p.m. Friday, July 29 Where: Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix who tell me, ‘I C o l l a r Cost: $45-$80 can’t remember Comedy Tour, Info: 602-267-1600, celebritytheatre.com the last time Foxworthy will that I laughed be joined by that much.’ award-winning “That is a pretty cool thing comedy magician Michael Finney and to be able to do for somebody.” “The Spouse Whisper” comedian Mark Foxworthy is returning to Phoenix to Cordes. Others on the bill are Nate play the Celebrity Theatre on Friday as Bargatze of Comedy Central’s “Full Time part of the Dry Heat Comedy show that See on page 35 benefits Hope for the Warriors and the
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to an evolved Duran Duran sound, one that features EDM and the pop sensibilities for which the band is known. “The blueprint for our sound is ‘modern,’” he said. “We have this ‘X factor.’ Actually, we have two ‘X factors.’ One is a keyboardist who’s like a synthesizer player, as opposed to a keyboard player. Whenever we reconvene to start on a new record, keyboards have changed. The sounds that we would have been using in 1982 were different than if we were recording in 1990, and they’re different now. “The other one is we don’t have a fulltime guitar player. That leaves an opening in the music that can be filled by whomever. That’s a challenge on one hand. It allows us to have more flexibility in a way. Even if we wanted to do the same album twice, we couldn’t.” Taylor explains that Duran Duran, which is working on a ballet, is better off this way, anyway. “The audience has different needs,” he said. “They need to be inspired, too. Even if you tried to take the big hits and recreate, it’s very difficult.” Taylor—who chronicled his years in the band and his sobriety in the 2012 book “In the Pleasure Groove: Life, Death and Duran Duran”—said the act recreates its journey during its 16-song show. “It tells the story of Duran Duran
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But the list of stellar collaborators doesn’t end there. Lindsay Lohan and former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante make appearances on “Paper Gods.” Duran Duran worked with singers like Janelle Monae (“Pressure Off”) and Kiesza (“Last Night in the City”), too. “They really lifted the project and gave it character,” Taylor explains. “We’ve been together for 30 years. We need a little fresh blood sometimes.” Shortly after “Paper Gods” was released on Sept. 11, Duran Duran made a number of TV appearances, all of which portrayed the English pop band in a new light. There was a newfound excitement emanating from the band and Taylor agrees. “It’s always good to get an album finished—especially now,” said Taylor, 55. “There are a lot of things that get harder as you get older. Completing an album is a great undertaking—especially if you have ambition for it, like we still do. “We were looking for a major label. Of course, we’re looking to invigorate our audience, too. It’s been a massive relief. We’ve been let out of the studio after two years.” Afterward, listeners were introduced
and its engagement with contemporary music of the last 40 years,” Taylor said. He guarantees that the set will get fans moving. “It’s not like this just a set from the ’80s or a set from the ’90s,” he said. “We give everything the same kind of varnish. It’s a show to dance to, mostly. People come to our shows to have a good time.” As he finished, he realized he has a better way to describe the show. “People are suffering from hit fatigue,” he said with a laugh. “They’re leaving the show saying they’ve never heard so many hits.” – Contact Christina Fuoco-Karasinski at 480898-5612 or christina@ahwatukee.com. – Check us out and like GetOutAZ on Facebook and follow GetOutAZ on Twitter.
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10 playmakers who love to make the opposition squirm By Jason P. Skoda AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS SPORTS EDITOR
Isaiah Pola-Mao, Sr., Mountain Pointe, defensive back Mountain Pointe has the state’s best playmaker in the secondary. He has 11 career interceptions, including seven his sophomore year. He is getting recruiting attention from just about every top program in the nation. Pola-Mao, who is related to former Steelers All-Pro Troy Polamalu, will make an impact on both sides of the ball, but his instincts and ball tracking ability make him one of the best safeties in the nation. “He lets us do more things up front because we know he has it covered in the back end,” Mountain Pointe coach Norris Vaughan said of Pola-Mao, whose interception in the end zone sealed the playoff win over Brophy. “He is pretty special and will come up make the tackle, too.” Rashie Hodge, Sr., Mountain Pointe, linebacker Hodge will take on a more prominent role this year after doing a little bit of everything for the Pride last year. He finished with 2.5 tackles for a loss, three interceptions, three quarterback hurries and 2.5 sacks with 46 total tackles. Expect all of those numbers to increase as he becomes one of the Pride’s leading defensive players. Jalen Harris. Sr., Desert Ridge, defensive end This dynamic player was one of the
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In preparation for football games each week, the offensive meetings are mostly about breaking down the opposing defense’s scheme. Over time, the offensive coaches and players find tendencies they can exploit. It’s all good until playmakers blow up the expected outcome. It’s the unexpected that can’t be accounted for by preparation. And Ahwatukee and the East Valley has plenty of defensive players that need to be accounted for each and every play. Here is a look at 10 of the area’s best defensive players:
Mountain Pointe wide receiver Rashie Hodge (17) runs the ball during the game between Mountain Pointe and Pinnacle last September.
best players in the state last year. If his play and his numbers grow, Harris will be in the player of the year conversation. In addition to 50 catches, the 6-foot-5, 205-pounder had 17.5 sacks, 31 quarterback hurries and 5.5 tackles for a loss. Kolo Uasike, Sr., Skyline, defensive tackle The 310-pounder is a load in the middle and often gets double teamed. All the extra tension didn’t stop him from being named the Division II, Section IV player of the year after 15 tackles and 5.5 sacks. Stevan Gomez, Sr., Desert Ridge, defensive back He might have been the most underrated star last season after helping the Jaguars to the Division I title game in so many ways. He returned kicks and punts, and scored 10 touchdowns but he made his biggest imprint on the defensive side of the ball. He finished with 109 tackles, 4.5 tackles for a loss, three interceptions, nine passes defensed, two caused fumbles and
two fumble recoveries. Joseph Mask, Sr., Campo Verde, linebacker This 5-8 dynamo had 100 solo tackles, and 163 total, a year ago. He had 23 total tackles in the game against Mesquite. Can Mask, who also had seven tackles for loss and four sacks, get to 25 this year? My-King Johnson Sr., Tempe, defensive end He has been nearly unstoppable the last two years, totaling 35.5 sacks including 22 last season, and 28.5 tackles for loss in his career. It’s hard to imagine Johnson doing any better than that, but another 20 isn’t out of the question and would mark the end of one of the most dominant defensive careers in Arizona history. Braden Valentine, Sr., Williams Field, linebacker Valentine is one of two Black Hawks LBs who are seemingly always around the ball, along with Zane McKinney. Valentine finished with 115 tackles, seven
tackles for a loss and one interception in helping Williams Field become one top defenses in the East Valley. Anthony Nicastro, Sr., Marcos de Niza, defensive end One of the defensive stalwarts of last year’s Division II state runners-up is back to mess up the timing of passing games. He finished last year with 10.5 sacks and just keeps working until the last whistle of every play and every game. Tre Bugg, Sr., Williams Field, defensive back Bugg is already in game shape after helping the 19-U U.S. National team to a runner-up finish at World Championships in China. He had a pick-six to seal the win over Canada that pushed Team USA into the finals. The 5-foot-11, 167-pounder should be one of the top cornerbacks in the area and could build off last year’s 31 total tackles and three interceptions.
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By Jason P. Skoda AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS WRITER
The path of least resistance has the Ahwatukee Little League team of boys 11 years old and under one win away from a state championship. The ALL Minors squad advanced to tonight’s state championship game by going 4-0 in the 13-team, doubleelimination tournament in Wickenburg. With mostly the same roster last year, the group lost early on in the tournament and had to take on a win-or-go-home mentality the rest of the way. “The plan was to do everything we could to win the championship bracket,” ALL manager Mike Kearney said. “We’ve done that to put ourselves in a good position, but whatever team comes out of the loser’s bracket is going to be a good team so we still have work to do.” This time around, the group is a year older and in a much better position. As the winner of the championship bracket, ALL has to win one of the next two games to win it all. Considering the squad has yet to lose
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in 10 postseason games, the chances look good that ALL could finish off the ultimate goal since coming together as a group of All-Stars on June 15. They’ve done it with the bats: the ALL beat Four Peaks 20-16 in the first round, then beat Goodyear 18-3 in the second round. “This team has been able to hit the ball all tournament season long, going back to districts,” Kearney said. “They were good hitters last year and they’ve continued it again this year.” Ahwatukee defeated Oro Valley 11-5 with Jack Westley pitching four strong innings while Carson Bittner, Teagan Kearney and Nick Morrow helped offensively with home runs ALL followed it up with an 11-5 win over Oro Valley before topping Cactus Foothills 14-2 on Friday to find a slot in the title game. They will at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Sunset Park in Wickenburg. If ALL wins, the tournament is over and the team gets a banner to hang up on their home field; a loss means a winner-
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Jack Westley #6 with 4.2 innings pitched, 17 first pitch strikes, 5 strikeouts
takes-all game on Thursday at the same time and place. “From day one, we knew we were better than last year’s team because we are a year older and better players,” catcher Bryce Brassfield said after winning
the District 13 title earlier this month. “Winning state is what we wanted to do ever since last year.” – Contact Jason Skoda at 480-898- 7915 or jskoda@ahwatukee.com. Follow him on Twitter @JasonPSkoda.
7 Ahwatukee teens heading to Japan for martial arts meet By Shane DeGrote Marking their seventh appearance representing Arizona in Japan for a global competition, Mountainside Martial Arts Center’s team of seven Ahwatukee teens and two others from the East Valley is considered one of the best dojos in the United States, its leader says. “It is an honor and I will say it has been earned,” said Rick Savagian, head instructor at Mountainside Martial Arts of Ahwatukee. Nine of his best athletes at Mountainside Martial Arts will travel to Tokyo to compete in the 8th International WadoRyu World Championships and the 52nd Japan National Championships Saturday and Sunday. The seven Ahwatukee team members are: Trevor Marks, David Kogut, Ian Goodson, Sarah Hill, Zach Hill, Kaden Brown, and Drake Brown. Additionally, Gilbert’s Parker Frist and Sydney Johnson are on the team. Johnson and Sarah Hill are the only two girls. With about 1,500 participants, the invitation-only competition is exclusive: Mountainside Martial Arts is the only Arizona school competing in the global contest and one of only three schools in
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the United States to be invited. Savagian’s history at the competition played a key role into its selection. A 1984 USA Wado-Ryu World Team competitor and 1999, 2002 and 2009 USA World
Team coach, Savagian has performed and trained against the best martial arts fighters the world has to offer. For Ian Goodson, 21, who has trained at Mountainside Martial Arts for 12
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years, this is the opportunity he has been waiting for. “I have been wanting to go to Japan and compete for as long as I can remember,” >> See KARATE on page 40
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he said. “I don’t know any way to find better competitors than in the homeland of where the sport began. I hope to learn and retain as much as I can so I can bring what I’ve learned back to the States to share with my students.” The two youngest athletes competing in Tokyo are 8-year-olds Trevor Marks and Drake Brown. Drake, who attends BASIS of Ahwatukee, calls the opportunity to compete in Japan his ultimate test. “Going to Japan means that I have reached a high enough level of skill to compete internationally,” said Drake, a brown belt and Shodan candidate. “It means that I have committed to this event and I will need to work very hard and be very determined in order to beat my future opponents in Japan.” “Going to Japan will help me acquire my black belt this year by making me become stronger both physically and mentally,” he added. Trevor, a student at Kyrene de los Lagos who has been training only a year, said, “Karate has taught me how to focus and listen. It has also taught me about respect and honor, and it is a part
of everything I do. I am excited to see where karate was born and to compete for the United States.” Because the competition will be a oncein-a-lifetime experience, the athletes are eager to discover a new culture and meet fellow martial artists from across the globe. Zach, 15, who attends Desert Vista High School, has been training since he was 4 years old and is a first degree black belt and Nidan candidate. “This Japan trip is a chance for me to test my skill against the very best,” he said. “I’ve competed in the Arizona karate circuit for 5 years, so I know all of the competition and it is hard to grow. This is my chance to grow as a competitor and a person. Kogut, 18, who graduated this year from Desert Vista, is also a first degree black belt who has been training for 11 years. “Having the opportunity to compete in Japan is by far the most important and exciting life event that I will partake in,” he said. Kaden, 16, who also attends Desert Vista High and has been training seven years, called the trip “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent myself, my teachers, and the U.S. abroad. Added Sarah, 11, who attends Kyrene Akimal A-al: “I believe it will make me a better student and person.”
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Real Estate Roommates 50+ Female Roommate Wanted to share 3 bd, 2 ba home in Ahwatukee. 2rms & bath for you, share kitchen/family area. No smoking, no drugs. Call Evelyn at (602)680-7086
Homes for Sale
Pete Meier Associate Broker, CRS, GRI
602-690-3361 Since 1973
Need More Houses to Sell!! Call Pete! Call us for a FREE Consultation
Homes for Sale Ahwatukee Custom Estates 11832 S. Warpaint Dr. 4420 sqft, 1/2 acre 4 bed/3 bath, pool, sports court, outdoor bbq area, extended covered back & side patio, remodeled, $849,900 Lori E. Souza Real Estate Broker 602-432-3296 Desert Foothills Home 275 E. Ashurst drive. 1907 sqft 3bed/2bath, office, $285,000 on a premium mountain-side lot. Lori E. Souza Real Estate Broker 602-432-3296
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AHWATUKEE AL-ANON family group invites you to meetings every Mon 7:15 PM at Corpus Christi Church on 3550 E Knox. Wed 8:00 PM at Community Center, 4700 Warner Rd., Fri "Women's only" 9:00 AM at Mountian View Luthern Church 11022 S 48th St., Sat "Men's stag" 12PM at Mountian View Luthern Church 11022 S 48th St. Rita 480-496-4535
Open your Heart and Home, Host an International Student! Please contact Pascale Dunton 602-980-4388 west@iseusa.org west.iseusa.org AMERICAN LEGION AHWATUKEE Post #64 We Meet Every rd Wed at 3pm at the Ahwatukee Retirement Center At 5001 E Cheyenne Dr, Phoenix, Az. 85044. Contact ROD GREEN Cmdr 480-234-0755
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MIKE’S
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C. READ & SON ELECTRIC, INC. For ALL of Your Electrical Needs
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Broken Springs Replaced Nights/Weekends Bonded/Insured 480-251-8610
Not a licensed contractor
ROC 095639 BOND/INSURED
Handyman
Call Bob 480-893-9482
Gary is Back Household Repairs
drywall, plumbing, small painting, varnish doors, grout cleaning,ceiling fans, roof turbines. 30 years experience
Gary 480-268-0380
480.223.2816
ce 1999
Affordable, Quality Work Sin 2010, 2011 2012, 2013, 2014
Call Bruce at 602.670.7038
RSG HANDYMAN All Phases of Repair & Remodel by a Licensed Contractor at Handyman Prices
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Plumbing & Handyman Plumbing, Electrical, Remodel & Additions, Drywall, Painting, Concrete, Tile & Flooring
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Minuteman Home Services
ELECTRICAL
Not a Licensed Contractor
Call Andy
602-332-6694
Same Day Service Guaranteed 24/7
Free Service Call with Repairs
10% OFF any total work performed Expires 8/31/16
ANYTHING ELECTRICAL: • Troubleshooting experts • Panel upgrade, breaker replacement • Outlets, Lighting & Ceiling fans
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602-279-0942
Visit our website! Landlord and Homeowner Property Services Repairs • Drywall • Painting Trash Removal • HOA Compliance
AND so much more!
Ahwatukee Resident
480.335.4180 Not a licensed contractor.
Gift Certificates Available
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2 Guys
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Garage/Doors
Discount for Seniors & Veterans
East Valley/ Ahwatukee
Handyman
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Home Improvement
ALL PHASE HOME IMPROVEMENT
Carpentry • Roofing • Remodels Decks• Drywall • Painting Plumbing • Electrical Flooring • Doors
413-344-7170 602-526-7557 Not a licensed contractor
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Home Improvement
Landscape Maintenance
REMODEL CONTRACTOR
ACTION CONTRACTING INC.
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Specializing in Remodeling & Repairng
WE DO IT ALL! SINCE 1978
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Landscape Maintenance
Landscape Maintenance
A-Z Tauveli Prof LANDSCAPING LLC
Juan Hernandez
Tree Trimming & Clean UPs 23 Years exp (480) 720-3840
We will give you totally new landscaping or revamp your current landscaping!
LEE'S SPRINKLER REPAIR 30 years experience Timers Valves Heads Leaks FREE ESTIMATES Ahwatukee Resident Call 480-282-7222
Tree/Palm Tree Trimming • Sprinkler Systems Desertscape • Gardening • Concrete Work Block Wall • Real & Imitation • Flagstone
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Landscape Maintenance Juan Hernandez
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Drip/Install/Repair
Not a licensed contrator
~Landscape Lighting ~ Fountain Repair ~ Misting Systems Most Repairs Under $100
We Do Installs! Warranty On All Work
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Angie’s List Super Service Award Winner!!!
Not A Licensed Contractor
Landscape Maintenance
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New & Re-Do Design and Installation
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SPRINKLER & DRIP REPAIR
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CHAMPION BUILT CONTRACTING INC.
Where Quality Comes First! Total Design/Build Kitchens | Baths Replacement Windows Additions | Patios Total Interior Remodels
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Licensed • Bonded • Insured Technician
Serving the Ahwatukee area for over 22 years
The Possibilities are Endless
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Specializing in Controllers, Valves, Sprinklers, Landscape Lighting, P.V.C. & Poly Drip Systems
Call Lance White
480.721.4146 www.irsaz.com
ROC# 256752
Lawn Mowing Starts At $20 Full Service Starts At $70 15 + Yrs Exp! All English Speaking Crew
SONORAN LAWN
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• Pavers and Travertine • Retaining Walls • Synthetic Turf and SOD • Plants and Trees • Ramadas and Patio Covers
• BBQs and Fire Pits • Lighting (low voltage) • Irrgation Systems and Repairs • One-Time Clean-up • Maintenance
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Painting
Pest Control
Pest Control
Meetings/Events
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PROFESSIONAL PAINTING Interior, Exterior House Painting. Stucco Patching. Front Door & Gate Stain Refinish Quality work /Materials Free Estimates Ignacio 480-961-5093 602-571-9015
KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers Complete Treatment System/KIT Available: The Home Depot, Homedepot.com, & Hardware Store
KILL SCORPIONS! Buy Harris Scorpion Spray Indoor/Outdoor use, odorless, long lasting. Great results begin when spray dries Available: The Home Depot, Homedepot.com
Aegis Hospice Grief/Loss Support Group We meet 6 pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Legacy Funeral Home: 1722 N. Banning St. Mesa, Refreshments provided. Contact: Rick Wesley 480-219-4790 rick@ aegishospice.com
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS & GAMANON for meeting information 602-266-97846
GROWING TOGETHER:
GROWING TOGETHER:
That's the motto of The Ahwatukee Community Garden Project. Get your hands dirty while learning about desert gardening. Join us every Sunday morning starting at 8 A.M. in the Garden at 4700 E Warner Rd. north of the Farmers' Market. acgarden.org
That's the motto of The Ahwatukee Community Garden Project. Get your hands dirty while learning about desert gardening. Join us every Sunday morning starting at 8 A.M. in the Garden at 4700 E Warner Rd. north of the Farmers' Market. acgarden.org
Democrats and Donuts This monthly gathering is held the third Wednesday of each month from 8 - 9:30 a.m. at Denny's, 7400 West Chandler Boulevard, Chandler. Sponsored by the Legislative District 18 Democrats, speakers cover current issues of interest. Meetings are free and open to the public, breakfast may be purchased. For more information, visit www.ld18democrats.org /meetings or email mariec9@q.com
ROC #189850 Bond/Ins'd
Painting
Painting
East Valley PAINTERS Voted #1 Paint Interior & Exterior • Drywall Repair Light Carpentry • Power Washing • Textures Matched Popcorn Removal • Pool Deck Coatings Garage Floor Coatings • Color Consulting
RPL Decorators
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Mobile 602-369-5017 Bob480-917-3617
Family Owned & Operated
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HOME IMPROVEMENT Interior/Exterior Painting 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE Dunn Edwards Quality Paint Small Stucco/Drywall Repairs
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Water Heaters Installed - $469 Unclog Drains - $49.95
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APS/SRP Certified Contractor BBB A+ • Licensed, bonded, and fully insured for your protection.
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Licensed - Bonded - Insured ROC 290242
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-Interior & Exterior Painting
ACP is 100%Veteran Owned & Supports Our Vets with 10% off for all Military Personnel
Licensed Bonded Insured | ROC # 301084
Monthly meetings are held on the second Monday of each month from 7-8:30 p For location and details, visit www.ld18 democrats.org/meetings. The public is welcome.
Minuteman Home Services
PLUMBERS CHARGE TOO MUCH!!!
Proudly Serving Ahwatukee for a Decade. Family Owned & Operated
Complete Interior and Exterior House Painting
VALLEY WIDE FREE ESTIMATES!
Legislative District 18 Democrats
Plumbing
ROC #115384/Bonded
10% OFF 480-688-4770
The Ahwatukee Republican Women's Club (ARW) General meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month (unless otherwise noted) at the Four Points by Sheraton South Mountain, 10831 S 51st St Phoenix, 85044. Social Networking begins at 6:30 PM and the meeting (program) begins at 7:00 PM. Additional info contact: ARWomen@aol.com.
Plumbing
We Beat Competitors Prices & Quality Free Estimates• 3 Year Warranty www.eastvalleypainters.com
Widowed-to-Widowed Grief Support Group every Monday at 6pm, Pyle Adult Recreation Center, Tempe (SW corner of Rural & Southern). Call Kay at 480.861.8031 for more information.
See What We’re Up To!
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We Repair or Install ROC # 272721
AHWATUKEE’S #1 PLUMBER Licensed • Bonded • Insured
704.5422
(480)
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Pool Service / Repair
Plumbing
Plumbing & Rooter Service
THE POOL GIRLS
*Some conditions apply. Call for details.
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Classifieds 480-898-6465
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Monthly Service & Repairs Available
602-546-POOL 7 6 6 5
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Estimates Available
See our Before’s and After’s on Facebook
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We specialize in complete swimming pool remodeling to include interior finishes, waterline tile, decking, water features and repairs. A VETERAN OWNED COMPANY Licensed • Bonded • Insured AZ ROC KA-5 257866 BBB Accredited
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480.830.9209
We also build new pools!
JuanPavers Hernandez • Concrete Water Features • Sprinkler Repair
P O O L R E PA I R
Pebble cracking, Plaster peeling, Rebar showing, Pool Light out?
I CAN HELP!
23 Years Experience • Dependable & Reliable
Call Juan at
480-720-3840 Not a licensed contractor.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured ROC# 272001
Service v Repair v Replacement
Owned and Operated by Rod Lampert Ahwatukee Resident
Ahw Resident • Owner Operated Maintenance & Repair Professional and Superior Service We maintain, repair and service all types of pools, equipment, filters, cleaning systems, fresh water and salt water systems
Call me, Howard:
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AZPoolExpert.com BBB Member Not a licensed contractor.
Serving Ahwatukee for over 25 years
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Meetings/Events
Roofing
Ahwatukee Foothills Friends and Neighbors (AFFAN) is a women's organization, dedicated to cultivating friendships, and goodwill. AFFAN promotes social, charitable and educational events all year long. AFFAN holds monthly luncheon meetings with varied speakers. We offer over 40 monthly activities including Book Clubs, Canasta, Bunco, Euchre, and Bridge. Other monthly activities are Dining Out, Stitch and Chat, Explore Arizona, and Garden Club. Significant others/ spouses can attend some events. For more info contact Teresa Akrish Phone: 480-518-5788, teresaakrish@gmail.com Check our website at affanwomensclub.com
Tiles, shingles, flat, repairs & new work Free Estimates • Ahwatukee Resident
Crops of Luv We make Scrapbooks for critically-ill children who have had their "WISH" trip come true! Scrapbook with us, make embellishments for us, donate your time, or your commercial space, donate funds to ship albums, etc! Does your teen need community service hours? We could use their help! Copsofluv.com for more info! 480.634.7763 Ahwatukee based non-profit.
GARDEN CLUB, DESERT POINTE Garden Club Meets the 1st Monday of every month at 9:30am @ Ahwatukee Recreation Center NEW MEMBERS WELCOME 5001 E. Cheyenne Sept - May Only Call Pat Faust 480-588-6613
Over 30 yrs. Experience
480-706-1453
Licensed/Bonded/Insured • ROC #236099
Family Owned/ Operated
Quality Leak Repairs & Re-Roofs
Honest Free Estimates References DENNIS PORTER
480-460-7602 or 602-710-2263 RANDY HALFHILL
602-910-1485
Lic#ROC 152111 Bonded
Roofing
Licensed • Bonded • Insured • ROC 189848
(480) 279-4155
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Free Estimates • Credit Cards OK Check out some of our jobs and reviews!
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Big Book Step Study Mtg Every Tuesday 7:00pm. Closed meeting. Child care provided. Mtn View Lutheran Church, 11002 S. 48th St., Phoenix, 85044
Pets/Services
Pets/Services
Dog Grooming Supplies K9 force dryer $100, stand dryer $50, grooming table w/ arm $25, puppy pen $10, 3 VARI kennels $5-10-15. Dale: (480)893-8594
A FRIEND OF MINE
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Meeting/Events TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a weight loss organization that is over 60 years old. We meet at Ahwatukee Rec Center on Cheyenne between S. 48th St. and S. 51st St. on Wed. eve's from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information: Terri at 480-893-6742.
Tree Services
U.S. ARBOR
Your in-home pet sitting and plant care service. For all your pet needs, domestic and exotics. Flat fee-no hidden costs. Serving Ahwatukee since 2003. Member of PSI. Bond/Ins'd. 602-617-0993 Please visit us at afriend ofminepetsitting.com
Window Cleaning
John's
Window Cleaning 1-story $125; 2-story $145 Up to 30 Panes Power Washing Sun Screens/ Re-Screening Same Day Service
480-201-6471
Pets/Services Voted one of the “Best of Ahwatukee” 9 Years Running!
Pet and Home Services
• Reasonable Rates • Special Pricing on Extended Service Licensed/Bonded/Insured Ahwatukee Resident
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Tree Service
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