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With the prospect of high winds and heavy rains that come with monsoon season, Forester Thomas has a piece of advice for Ahwatukee property owners who want to prepare for possibly damaging storms: Check your insurance. Thomas, owner of Super Saver Restoration in Ahwatukee, said homeowners insurance especially does not always cover flooding from sources outside the home, especially when torrential downpours occur. “You don’t know when you’re going to get two inches of rain in 10 minutes,” Thomas said. “No gutters or drains are going to be able to handle that.” Mountain Park Community Church leaders and members learned the hard way about insurance in September 2014, when a torrential storm flooded its low-lying auditorium with four feet of water and caused an estimated $2 million in damage. The church’s insurance policy didn’t cover the damage, said member Cindy Galowitch. Instead, Mountain Park relied on congregation members and Ahwatukee residents and businesses to recover. “There was a real outpouring of support by our and the community in general,” Galowitch recalled, adding that local restaurants fed volunteers who worked shifts in

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Now that summer is here and families are trying to beat the heat with a dip in the pool, two efforts are underway in Ahwatukee to keep children safe in water. Cigna HealthCare – in cooperation with the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department’s Aquatic Section -- and the Ahwatukee Foothills YMCA are giving kids a proper introduction to pools. “Getting your kids in the water

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Ahwatukee Republican Women honor local high school grads The Ahwatukee Republican Women’s Club awarded Marjorie Miner Scholarships to Mountain Pointe High School graduate Madison Coffman and Desert Vista graduate Michael Kolodziej recently. The $500 scholarships are open to all high school graduating seniors who are Ahwatukee residents. Applicants submit essays addressing their personal involvement volunteer service, extracurricular activities, organizations or clubs, their history of employment and future educational goals. Miner became politically active in 1936 at the age of 9 when she supported the candidacy of Republican presidential incumbent Alfred Landon, who lost to incumbent Franklin D. Roosevelt. She was active in numerous local and national party offices, including as a delegate to the 1972 and 1976 Republican National Conventions. Ahwatukee Republican Women meet regularly at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Four Points By Sheraton Phoenix South Mountain, 10831 South 51st St. 85044, with social networking at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7 p.m. Information: ARWomen@aol.com or www. ahwatukeerepublicanwomen.com.

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Insurance experts warn that property owners often erroneously assume they’re protected against water damage caused by external sources, such as floods. Generally, flood insurance is a separate policy provided by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), a federally subsidized program. That insurance “is fairly cheap for someone not in a flood plane,” said Ahwatukee Allstate Agent David Sanders. “If you’re just trying to protect yourself from a monsoon during the season, it’s usually pretty affordable. He said that flood insurance typically costs $300-$400 per year and will cover as much as $400,000 in damages. But just as important, Sanders said, is planning ahead and implementing preventative measures before a storm hits. For example, homeowners with a pool might want to shore up the surrounding area with sandbags. “Planning ahead prevents a lot of problems,” Sanders added. For more information on flood insurance: www.floodsmart.gov. -Eric Smith

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Tempe Union School District’s governing board is poised to approve tonight spending more than $563,000 on new textbooks for advanced high school math classes, including those at Mountain Pointe and Desert Vista high schools. The math text purchases are among an array of items on the board’s agenda when it meets at 6 p.m. today June 15 in the Benedict Education Center Board Room, 500 W. Guadalupe Road, Tempe. Mountain Pointe High math teacher Dan E. Ray told the board at its June 1 meeting that the textbooks, ranging in individual price from $133 to $240 apiece, are long overdue: the calculus texts at his school, for example, are 16 years old. Parents have until 4 p.m. today to check out the books at the district office. Other items awaiting board action include: •Revisions to the requirements for graduation. To conform with changes by the State Legislature, the district will continue a temporary moratorium on the requirement of a passing score on a standardized test for a high school diploma. The so-called emergency measure will stay in effect through the Class of 2018.

However, starting this school year, seniors will need to score at least 60 percent on a civics test based on the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization civics questions. •The board also will consider the district administration’s proposed changes to policies governing the restraint of unruly students. The board would no longer authorize the solitary confinement of a student, though a teacher would be allowed to take him or her to the principal’s office for further action, according to the revised policy. •On the financial front, the board will take citizen comment on a series of revisions to the district’s 2016-17 budget, vote on a special election Nov. 3 for approval of the sale of a piece of school district property, and review Superintendent Kenneth R. Baca’s contract. It is not clear from the board’s agenda what the contract review involves. Details on the budget revisions and other agenda items can be reviewed at http://www. boarddocs.com/az/tuhsd/Board.nsf/Public. -Contact pmaryniak@timespublicans.com or call 480-898-5647.

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Central Christian hosting food-packing event Central Christian Church, 15920 W. 48th St., Ahwatukee, will be hosting a food-packing effort by volunteers for the non-profit Feed My Starving Children. Feed My Starving Children partnered with the church’s MobilePack charters across the county to recruit 5,000 volunteers who will pack 1 meals between July 22-23. The church and the nonprofit say Ahwatukee residents can help in several ways, by making a donation, sponsoring an event for a group or simply signing up for a twohour shift on one of those two days. Shifts start at 7 p.m. July 22 and run through 4 p.m. July 23. A Christian non-profit founded in 1987, Feed My Starving Children sends volunteer-packed meals to 70 countries for kids in orphanages, schools, clinics and feeding programs. Information: www.fundraising.fmsc.org/ CCC

Kyrene slates session on racial achievement gap Kyrene School District has scheduled a day-long seminar 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June

17 on n”educational equity” and the gap in achievement among racial groups. The keynote speaker will be Paul Luna, CEO of the Helios Education Foundation. His preentation will be followed by three sessions and a panel that will focus on such issues as :understanding and engaging students of color, colorblindedness and the achievement gap,” and how race and the achievement gap intersect. The forum will be at Kyrene’s district office, 8700 S. Kyrene Road, Tempe. Though it is aimed at teachers and staff, the forum is open to others but costs $50. Information: Teri Burdick, 480-541-1501.

Studio 111 Theater to present ‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.’ The Studio 111 Theater Company will present “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. June 25 at Mountain Pointe High School, 4201 E. Knox Road, Ahwatukee. The full-stage presentation, featuring actors, dancers and singers, is absed on a production that ran 13 years on Broadway. Tickets range from $10 to $20 and can be purchased at Studio 111, 4910 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 111, Ahwatukee, calling 480-7066040, or emailing studio111theatercompany@gmail.com

Montessori offering ‘Donuts with Dads’ Friday Inspire Kids Montessori is inviting fathers and their families to a “Donuts with Dads” open house 9-11 a.m. June 17 at the school, 4025 E. Chandler Blvd., in the Trader Joe’s Plaza, Ahwatukee. Along with free donuts and beverages, the event will feature tours of the school’s newly renovated “Back to Nature” playgrounds and information on new classes for toddlers ages 2-3. Inspire Kids has early education programs for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Information: 480-659-9402, info@inspirekidsmontessori.com or www.inspirekidsmontessori.com

Church summer camps spring up in community June is the month for summer camps and churches in Ahwatukee are no exception. Camps that will be conducted over the next few weeks include: •Family Church of Christ Learning Center, runs camps for kids 2 years old through kindergarten 8:30 a.m.-noon June 20-23, June 27-30, July 5-7, July 11-14, and July 1821. Each camp is themed differently. Cost is:

four days, $85; three days, $68; two days, $50. Lunch from noon to 1 p.m. is available for an extra $5 per session. Information: 480-7599004; www.focaz.org; sn10115@yahoo.com. •Foothills Baptist is offering a camp titled “Submerged: Finding Truth Below the Surface” for kids ages 4 through fifth grade, 9 a.m. to noon, July 11-15 at a cost of $15 per child. Information: 480-759-2118, www.foothillsbaptist.org/vbs,jeanne@foothillsbaptist.org. •Desert Foothills United Methodist’s Village Preschools has openings for children 3 to 9 years old for its session next week, beginning June 21, and running 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children bring their lunches. Cost is $125 for the week. Information: bdsavoy@netzero.net or www.thevillagepreschoolaz.com. •God’s Garden Preschool offers week-long camps throughout the summer for children 30 months to 8 years. The classes run 8:4511:45 a.m. Monday through Thursday and cost $90, with extended care until 1:45 p.m. availabkle for an extra $16 per day. Information: 480-460-0081, www.horizonchurch. com/site/default.asp?sec_id=180000218, or godsgarden@horizonchurch.com. •Bridgeway Community Church’s camp runs June 27-July 1 with 9 a.m.-noon classes for kids in kindergaten through sixth grade. Cost is $20. Information: www.bridgewaycc.org, amyguymolly@gmail.com, or 480706-4130.

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The three fire stations serving Ahwatukee are part of an effort to provide water that will help the homeless survive summer heat, a potentially deadly time for people who live on the street. The Phoenix Fire Department is partnering with Central Arizona Shelter Systems and United Phoenix Fire Fighter’s Local 493 Cases of bottled water can be dropped off between 9 a.m. and 5 p,m. At: Fire Station 43, 4110 E. Chandler Blvd. Fire Station 46, 15402 S. Marketplace NE. Fire Station 38, 5002 E. Warner Road “Approximately 10 homeless individuals died on the street during the summer months due to heat related illness,” said J. David Smith, the communication director at Central Arizona Shelter Services, about last year’s heat wave. Fire Department spokeswoman Shelley Jamison said donors should drop off water between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and remember not to park on the apron or otherwise block emergency vehicles. “You can bring a case, you can bring three bottles, you can bring a gallon. We’re going to get them to the homeless shelters and make sure that the homeless stay hydrated,” said Phoenix Fire Capt. Rob McDade. Noting predictions for another weekend of record highs, McDade said last week: “This weekend is a perfect example of why Page 8

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we’re doing this. The sooner the better. The quicker the better.” The Maricopa Association of Governments, a network of elected city officials, provides hydration stations and other help for homeless to beat the heat. Other groups also are reaching out to those in need. Richard Lee Smith runs My Father House on a dirt lot at 3030 W. Van Buren that doesn’t attract much attention. They’ve quietly helped the homeless for 17 years. “They can come by here any time and be able to get water if they need water. And also we hand out a lot of fruit too. It’s cold, it’s refreshing,” Smith said. Fresh fruit, bread and pastries line the shelves of refrigerators and freezers. Cases of water cover the ground and tables. They even freeze some water bottles. “A lot of people take frozen bottles of water because you get down the road a block or two, and it’s already melted,” Smith said.

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People-friendly dog looking to be someone’s pet Spencer is a sweet and mild-mannered 3-year-old Beagle/Italian Greyhound mix and a perfect gentleman, according to RESCUE, a nonprofit organization that tries to rescue dogs and cats scheduled for euthanasia at shelters run by Maricopa County. When Spencer joined RESCUE, a spokesperson said, “it was apparent that his past had not been kind to him.” Today, he is a “volunteer favorite.” “Spencer is still shy meeting someone but warms up quickly,” RESCUE said in a release, adding the dog “knows how to make you feel loved, greeting you with lots of kisses and a paw on your leg. “This mellow guy loves to lean into you just to be close - he’s very affectionate and loves attention from his people. If you rub both sides of his head, he’ll tilt his head back, close his eyes, and soak up the experience.” RESCUE said Spencer also likes belly rubs, ear scratches, and snuggle time in a lap. Spencer also is an outdoor enthusiast, and enjoys walks, jogs, park visits and hikes. He’s big on rolling in grass and sitting in shade where he can snuggle with his owner, and

rides well in the car, does great on the leash and has impeccable manners. “Spencer loves to play, fetching almost anything you throw. He’s a natural in water, retrieving balls, Frisbees, and Kongs. He adores chasing balls, capturing squeaky toys, and munching on chew toys. Speaking of munching, Spencer loves treats and would do anything for a snack.” RESCUE said Spencer gets along with other dogs,”engaging them in games of chase and wrestling matches. He also likes hanging out with cats.” RESCUE wants to see Spencer adopted by a family “eager to continue nurturing him and watching him grow into his full doggie potential” and said that another dog in the house “would be a bonus.” Interested adoptive families can fill out an application at www.azrescue.org

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Kendal Ton a swim instructor at he Ahwatukee YMCA gives some coaching to Lawrence Yi, 5 in Ahwatukee, AZ. (Will Powers/ AFN staff photographer)

Community’s generosity smiles on Ahwatukee By Jim N. Hunt CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Valley of the Sun YMCA recently completed its annual campaign and the Ahwatukee Family YMCA scored on two fronts: It was not only one of the largest branch successes in the campaign, but also a lucky recipient because all monies stay in Ahwatukee. Thanks to generous financial support from Ahwatukee families and our surrounding business community, the Ahwatukee Family YMCA successfully raised enough money during the campaign to ensure: •Single moms in our neighborhood can receive childcare as they return to the workforce; •Families who require financial assistance can stay enrolled in after-school and sports programs during challenging times; •Seniors can get rides to the doctor, shopping and to participate in engaging social programs through YOPAS; •Students participating in Employee U can gain valuable skills for jobs that await them; •Children and adults living in Ahwatukee apartments can have free swim lessons. The Ahwatukee Family YMCA is grateful

to everyone who contributed to this year’s campaign. We also appreciate our outstanding staff and passionate Y board of managers who not only recruited willing and eager participants, but also continue to educate our community on all the great things the YMCA does to change lives every day. We appreciate everyone who made financial contributions and gave so generously of their time and bowling expertise when they helped our Frames for Families event raise more than $130,000. That translates into helping hundreds of community members and families. Each year, the Board and staff works hard to deliver the message that the Ahwatukee Y is so much more than a gym. It is helping to build the foundation of community and with your generous support, we can ensure our families, friends and neighbors in Ahwatukee have the opportunity to “Improve the community’s health and well-being” and “Nurture the potential of every child and teen” and along the way help build a strong future for everyone. –Jim Hunt has been an Ahwatukee resident since 2000. A local real estate agent, he has been an Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA board member since 2007 and is currently board cochair.

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sons when she was 2 years old, the lessons are worth every penny. “They have made a huge difference,” she said. “Before we started the lessons she was afraid to be let go of…she was terrified to jump in the pool. Now she is doing strokes all the way across the pool and she is holding her breath underwater.” Even grandparents are getting involved. “She is being taught how to turn on her back to get air and how to climb out to get out of the pool,” said Gayle Rapier, whose granddaughter, Tauriel, swims at age 3, and is learning “all the things that are really important for survival.” YMCA swimming instructors, who complete CPR courses and child abuse prevention training, are certified. Lead instructor Mary-Kate Kimura has taught swimming lessons to children of every age as well as adults. Another opportunity to orient kids to pool safety is the Cigna Summer Itty Bitty Beach Party. The free event later this month will offer several fun activities for children 6 years and younger, including games, dance contests, prizes and a puppet show. Becky Hulett, city aquatics supervisor, says her department’s 29-year partnership with Cigna has impacted Ahwatukee significantly. “Over the 29 years we have reached millions of people in our community through

water safety tips, CPR training and swimming lessons,” she said. CPR training is one of the major demonstrations at the Itty Bitty Beach Party, with Phoenix firefighters giving parents the tools they need in case of an emergency. Cigna and Phoenix have provided Ahwatukee with lifeguard training, water safety events and swimming lessons for decades, and the program have become multi-generational for families experiences. “We have been supporting this program for so long, we have parents who have participated in the lifeguard program bringing their kids to the events. It has become full circle for us,” said Lisa Jachoowicz, a spokeswoman for Cigna HealthCare.

Whether you are at a public pool, the YMCA or your own backyard, Hulett and others say the best water safety prevention involves “touch supervision.” “You need to be actively watching your children, not passive on the side of the pool,” said Hulett. “You should be interacting with your kids, especially the younger ones.” Extra safety precautions, like requiring kids to use life jackets while swimming, are also recommended, even when parents are actively watching their children. “We encourage life jackets with swimmers around the pool and puddle jumper,” Hulett said. “Anywhere they are going to be swimming with non-swimmers.”

What: Cigna Summer Itty Bitty Beach Party for children ages six and younger and their parents. Cost: Free When: Friday, June 24, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Where: Pecos Pool, 17010 S. 48th Street, Ahwatukee. Activities: Kids can learn water safety tips, including CPR demonstration, and enjoy an appearance by Buddy Bear, City of Phoenix safety mascot. Information: www.phoenix.gov/parks/ pools

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What: Children can learn to swim, even before they learn to walk. Where: Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA, 1030 E Liberty Lane, Ahwatukee. When: Year-round. Next session starts June 20. Cost: Member fee is $40 and the program costs $60. Information: 480-759-6762 or www.valleyymca.org/programs-activities/youth/ swim/

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Noah Yi, 7 gets some help from swimming instructor Mara Roggenstein with his backstroke at the Ahwatukee Foothills YMCA. (Will Powers/AFN staff photographer)

What: The Ahwatukee Foothills YMCA has just started a Junior Lifeguard program, designed to teach CPR and other emergency and life-saving skills to teens 12 to 15 years old who want to become certified lifeguards when they turn 16. Where: Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA, 1030 E Liberty Lane, Ahwatukee. When: The course began June 13, but late admissions are being accepted. Classes are run 2-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and run through July 8. Information: 602-212-5148 or email mpyykkonen@vosymca.org

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By Katie Beeso AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS STAFF

Shawn Linam wanted to be more than a mom. Now, she’s helping young girls realize their dreams. While working as a technical trainer after graduating college with a biological engineering degree, the Ahwatukee woman recalls, “I stumbled into space. I walked into it and I fell in love with space exploration.” She met with a NASA representative, who encouraged her to apply for the agency’s spaceflight engineering positions. Though it was a different job than what she was used to, training astronauts turned out to be exciting and challenging. “I worked in facilities considered as national treasures and worked with very intelligent people,” she said. Her career change initially surprised her. “Even though I finished school in biological engineering, I still didn’t have the con-

fidence if I was strong enough or capable enough to work at a place like NASA. It never even entered my mind that NASA was a possibility for me,” she said. After 16 years as a NASA spaceflight instructor, Linam was ready to move on. She took a job in Phoenix as an operations trainer for a satellite constellation called the “Iridium system.” “At the time I wanted to advance and move up. When I got a job working with the Iridium system, I thought it sounded exciting to be a part of that program as well,” Linam said. After five years with that company, she co-founded her own, Qwaltec, where she became the chief executive officer overseeing the development, management, direction and operations for the company. Qwaltec specializes in aerospace and trains people on the operation of satellite systems.

“This company focuses on technical training, mission readiness and mission engineering for space systems,” Linam said. Linam now is helping young girls find new opportunities in the so-called world of STEM, the acronym for science technology engineering and math. She’s STEM director for the Girls Rule Foundation, a non-profit organization that puts on multiple after-school and summer programs that help build self confidence among girls generally in the seventh through 12th grades. “When I looked at their mission statement that really resonated with me. I struggled with my own self esteem and my own confidence. I believe we are only held back by our limiting beliefs, not our abilities,” she said. Linam had been a Girl Scout leader when her daughters were younger as well as a speaker at many schools, encouraging young girls to dream big and work hard to achieve those ambitions.

In her position with the Girls Rule Foundation, she likes that she also can help the nation overcome the shortage of young people who are pursuing STEM careers. “We are falling behind other countries in technology-based fields because our kids have become less interested,” said Linam. “It’s a real focus in schools, in government programs and tech-based companies to encourage STEM in our young people.”

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Dancing preps Lewis for skills on the field NFL rookie from Mountain Pointe HS trained at mom’s dance studio

Rookie Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Alexi Lewis. (Special to AFN)

By Alyssa Tufts AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS STAFF WRITER

see all this money in his piggy bank, and I’m like, ‘This is more than he gets for his allowance. Where is he getting this money from?’ “ Lewis says. “Well, come to find out my dance teacher, Jill Hammond, artistic director of Ballet Program for Ahwatukee Foothills Ballet, she loved having Alex and Brandon so much in class, and she knew they were just not wanting to go to ballet, she was actually bribing them and paying them to go to her ballet class.” Before Alex could pursue his interest in football when he was 13, he attended classes and was in performances, all the while conditioning his body for his future football career. “I used to always say to him, ‘You know, Alex, dance is really going to help you someday with sports,’” Lewis says. “This is going to help you with your footwork, balance, coordination. Someday, you’re going to thank mom when you get that full-ride scholarship to college.” He did just that. After dancing for 10 years, Alex played for the Pride in high school and then received a scholarship to Colorado before transferring to Nebraska. He was drafted in April by the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens.

Dancing is an art form, mastered through hard work, technique, long practices and enthusiasm. Boys’ involvement in dancing has come a long way, thanks to shows like “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing with the Stars.” Kimberly Lewis, owner of Dance Studio 111 in Ahwatukee, has witnessed firsthand boys who have benefited from dance classes. One happens to be her son, Baltimore Ravens rookie offensive guard Alex Lewis. The Mountain Pointe High graduate grew up dancing: From ages 3 to 13, much of his time was spent at his mother’s studio. She got Alex to go to dance because his best friend, Brandon Moss, who was the same age, danced at the studio. “I was able to get the two of them together so he got to hang out with his best friend at the dance studio,” she said. Alex trained in tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical. He and Brandon didn’t like ballet classes, though. Lewis would tell her son that it would help strengthen his core, balance and stretching. “One day, I’m looking in his room and I WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016 | Ahwatukee Foothills News | ahwatukee.com Page 14

Mom Kimberley Lewis, an Ahwatukee dance instructor and studio owner was with son Alex when the Ravens called. (Special to AFN)

Lewis said she wishes more boys would get involved in dance. She said it helps athletes in all aspects of training, including core, stretching, balance and flexibility. “I do think it helps. Like Alex was talking about him training in dance and how it’s helped him with his footwork for his sport of football, which he loves,” Lewis says. “There are a lot of pro athletes, believe it

or not, that do take dance classes, that do train in ballet because it does help them with their football, basketball, baseball training. I know a lot of them don’t like to talk about it but I kind of wish they would because there is such a benefit to the years of training in dance.” For more information on Dance Studio 111, visit DanceStudio111.com.

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Desert is home to scary creatures looking for cool spaces

Scorpion hunters know that a black light will make the desert dwellers glow in the dark. At night, scorpions leave their shaded daytime hiding places to hunt. (Will Powers/AFN Staff Photographer)

By Mike Butler AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS STAFF NEWS

Remember those perfect Ahwatukee weekend afternoons back in April? T-shirt and sandals weather. Everybody up north was getting pelted by hail and doused by torrential rains. You were giggling on the patio. This was why you moved here. Over the eons, this was also why all of our many beautiful palo verde trees, yuccas and cactuses made their homes here. Alas, our abundant and diverse plant life naturally led to a spectacular universe of creepy-crawly life. And that’s why scorpions, spiders and other venomous monsters of the Foothills are as ornery as you are right now. They’re not fond of 115-degree days, either. They want to cool off. And, unfortunately, they might do that on your patch of lawn in the backyard, in your garage or — God forbid — in the dark corners of your child’s bed-

room closet. Here’s a refresher course on how to survive the coming arachnid and insect apocalypse. Scorpions Ancient desert peoples looked up to the night sky and were awed by the constellation Scorpius. Scorpio is the astrological sign for those born from Oct. 23 to Nov. 21. It’s safe to say that we’ve been alternately fascinated and terrified by the nocturnal creature with the nasty venomous tail for a long time. Most residents regularly have their yards sprayed, which controls scorpions to a certain extant, but it more importantly eliminates their insect food source. If you’re lucky, they’ll move onto greener pastures. If you’re not lucky, they might crawl over your landscape of dead bugs and enter your

house, said Dean Andrews of Ahwatukee, also known as the Scorpion Equalizer. He has a nickname for his Foothills home, too: The Scorpion House. When his young daughter was frightened out of her wits by a scorpion some years ago, he hunted them down like a vengeful Liam Neeson. Neighbors asked him to rid their yards of scorpions, too. He learned by trial and error and built up a robust business as a pesticide-free scorpion executioner. He uses a powerful blacklight, a hunting knife and other specialized tools to quickly clear out a scorpion population. Andrews says when you see a scorpion in your home, kill it with a shoe, a book, a golf club — whatever’s at hand. “Don’t blow it by going to look for the perfect killing tool. The scorpion will be gone.” His other cardinal rule is never assume a scorpion is dead unless you’ve flattened it. He says he’s seen scorpions start twitching

after dredging them up from the bottom of a pool and after being drenched in bug spray. Arizona’s landscape and climate is a paradise for more than 50 species of scorpions, but the only one that south Phoenix residents really need to worry about is the bark scorpion, according to Andy Baldwin, who chairs the Life Science department at Mesa Community College. Yellowish in color, bark scorpions are small, about 2-3 inches in length, and very slender. They are predators who use their highly toxic venom to paralyze insects, and sometimes other scorpions. By contrast, the Arizona hairy scorpion, which you also might see lurking in your garage or around your swimming pool, is 5-7 inches long and much bulkier. The hairy scorpion can crush beetles, roaches, crickets and other insects and tear them into pieces, so its venom doesn’t need to be as strong as the bark scorpion’s. Female bark scorpions give birth during summer months to a brood of 25-35 live youngsters, who ride around on mom’s back until they molt and can forage on their own. The main reason humans have so many encounters with bark scorpions is because of the creatures’ ability to climb. They scamper up and over concrete block walls and scale up and down palm trees with ease. They can slip through a crack just 1/16thinch wide under a door or around a window and, once inside, scurry up textured walls and across ceilings. They can’t get traction on glass or clean, hard surfaces such as plastic. That’s why you often see them helpless in a bathtub or shower. (They don’t come up through drains.) If you’re a healthy adult not plagued by any serious respiratory or allergy issues, a bark scorpion sting will cause great pain for a couple of days, but usually no swelling. A scorpion-related death hasn’t occurred in Arizona for more than 40 years. “I’ve been stung by bark scorpions a half-dozen times,” Baldwin says. “It hurts like hell — but that’s it. I’m more afraid of prickly pears.” Baldwin says that homeowners who xeriscape and use native desert plants are less likely to experience scorpion problems than residents who create tropical oases with irrigated lawns and swimming pools. Keeping your yard tidy — free from wood and brush piles and overgrown shrubs — also helps. However, if you live in a scorpion-prone neighborhood and have children under the age of 10 — or if you are elderly or an allergy-prone adult — you’ll want to take more aggressive action against bark scorpions. A bark scorpion sting that causes severe swelling, jittery eye movements, muscle twitching or difficulty swallowing and breathing requires immediate medical attention. It’s always a good idea to call the 24-hour Banner Poison & Drug Information Center at 800-222-1222 after any venomous bite for advice. >> See MONSTERS on page 17

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CALENDAR JUNE 15–JULY 8

Water polo clinic

Come learn the sport of water polo and prepare for the high school season. Introduction, rules, shooting drills, passing drills, conditioning, defensive drills, and scrimmages are part of the curriculum. DETAILS>> 7–8 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, ages 12 to 18 years old. Members, $125, non-members, $150. An annual program membership fee of $35 will be applied at registration. Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA, 1030 E. Liberty Lane. For more information, call 480-759-6762 or visit www.valleyYMCA.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 16

Ahwatukee Tea Party

A round table forum featuring Jana Jackson, Maricopa County Superintendent of Schools; Sen. Frank Schmuck, LD18 state senator; Scott Ryan, Tempe Union School Board member; and Bob Stump, Arizona Corporation Commissioner. DETAILS>> General meeting from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Quality Inn, 5121 E. LaPuenta Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Open to the public. For additional information, email info@tukeeparty.com.

Family Movie night at Ironwood

See “Where the Wild Things Are,” the 2009 adaptation for Maurice Sendak’s timeless children’s classic — a delight for adults and kids alike. Popcorn provided. DETAILS>> 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ironwood Public Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. No registration. All ages. Free.

Go natural event

Learn how to save money and the planet with all-natural, effective cleaners. A fun-filled workshop where you’ll learn how to save money by assembling simple natural recipes at home. Replace toxic synthetic chemical cleaners with fewer natural cleaners that are safer and more effective. Demonstrations and take-home recipes provided for all attendees. Door prizes, hand massages, essential oils, and more. DETAILS>> 6-7:30 p.m. at 15815 S. 46th St., Suite 116. For more information, contact Norma McCormick at 480-283-5597.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18

Krav Maga at Ironwood

Derek of East Valley Krav Maga will discuss and demonstrate the self-defense techniques of Krav Maga. DETAILS>> 2-3 p.m. Ironwood Public Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. No registration. Free.

Bell camp at Mountain View Lutheran Church

Anyone from third graders to adults who want to learn how to ring a bell can attend a one-day Bell Camp. DETAILS>> 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11002 S 48th St., Ahwatukee. Cost is $25. Information: Leslie Franzmeier at preschool@ mvlutheran.org or 480-893-2579.

WEDNESDAY. JUNE 22

D18, 26, Dems at Improv

Democrats from legislative districts 18 and 26 are presenting a night of comedy featuring Tony Vicich and special guests. Details>>7:30 p.m.. at Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe. Tickets are $25. At 5:30 p.m. a VIP Happy Hour Fundraiser will be held next door at Copper Blues.

The $100 admission includes entry to the comedy show.

THROUGH AUG. 7

K-8 summer reading program This program is for kids kindergarten through eighth grade. For every five spoons stamped (stamped for 20 minutes of reading with guardian initial), the owner of this game board may collect their prize of one mini Blizzard (any flavor). Once the game board has been completed, it can then be traded in for an opportunity to participate in the end of summer drawing for a family four pack of fun for an Arizona Diamondbacks game on Aug. 27. The drawing will take place Aug. 9, winners will be notified by provided phone number. DETAILS>> Pick up a game board at the Ahwatukee Dairy Queen, 4751 E. Warner Road, to start. Program goes through Aug. 7.

parent or guardian, to develop mentally and physically through dance and the use of different props and instruments. DETAILS>> May 25-June 13, June 14-June 30. Days and times vary. $40-$140. Register at the Desert Vista Front Office, 16440 S. 32nd St. For more information email summerartsacademydv@gmail.com.

MONDAYS

Power networking group at chamber

Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce networking and leads group. Get involved and network. Open to chamber members and nonmembers. DETAILS>> Noon every Monday, Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce, 4435 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 140. Call Shannon Kinsman at 480-753-7676.

THROUGH AUG. 31

Multiple sclerosis self-help 4th Annual Code: Red Summer heat relief campaign support group The Phoenix Rescue Mission is accepting water, white socks, toiletries, cool snack packs, hats, light-colored T-shirts, sunglasses, sunscreen, Chapstick, chilly neck coolers, and monetary donations to help protect all Arizonans from heat related illness or death,

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HandsOn Greater Phoenix

HandsOn Greater Phoenix is getting ready to kick off a new project in partnership with Save the Family Foundation, an organization that serves homeless families throughout Maricopa County. HandsOn volunteers will be throwing monthly baby shower celebrations for new or expectant mothers, and HandsOn has begun collecting donations for this new project. Donations of wrapped baby gifts, party decorations and homemade or store-bought snacks are needed. DETAILS>> All donations may be dropped off at the HandsOn Greater Phoenix office, 5151 N. 19th Ave, Suite 200, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. For more information, call 602-973-2212.

Ahwatukee host families for international students

Families in Ahwatukee and the surrounding area can help with understanding the world beyond our borders by becoming involved in a global cultural exchange through the Aspect Foundation. DETAILS>> Potential host families can choose their own student by viewing student profiles on Aspect Foundation’s website at www.AspectFoundation.org. For more information, contact Brynda Blowers at 480-444-6192.

Local Alzheimer’s support group

DETAILS>> 10-11:30 a.m. Ahwatukee Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the first Saturday of the month at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11002 S. 48th St.

Summer arts academy extends to toddlers

The Summer Arts Academy has introduced two new classes: a Mini Academy, and a Parent-tot class. The Mini Academy invites 3 to 5 year olds on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to come develop their bodies and brains with certified instructors. The Parent-tot class invites kiddos younger than three, alongside a

This group addresses the informational, emotional and social support needs of the MS community. People with MS, care partners and spouses are welcome to participate. The group mobilizes people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS. DETAILS>> 10 a.m.-noon, third Monday of each month, Dignity Health Urgent Care Ahwatukee, conference room, 4545 E. Chandler Blvd. Free. Contact Lynn Grant at lgrant3567@yahoo.com or 480-414-7172.

TUESDAYS

Ahwatukee Republican Women general meeting

DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday each month for social networking, 7 p.m. meeting, Four Points by Sheraton Phoenix South Mountain, 10831 S. 51st St. For more information, contact Loraine at 480-460-7101, email ARWomen@AOL.com or visit www.AhwatukeeRepublicWomen.com.

Ahwatukee’s financial and executive resource group

DETAILS>> 8-9 a.m. every Tuesday, Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce, 4435 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 140. Contact Joseph Ortiz at 480-753-7664.

WEDNESDAYS

Black belt business development group

This group focuses on developing your business and creating advocates for your business through the members. DETAILS>> 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesdays at the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce, 4435 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 140. For information, call Shannon at 480-753-7676.

>> See Calendar on page 20

Annual 4th of July Children’s Parade at Mountain Park Ranch The community of Mountain Park Ranch is again sponsoring a Children’s Fourth of July parade. The Parade date is set for Monday, July 4, 2016. All families are invited to join in. Come celebrate with Mountain Park Ranch family and friends. We will be celebrating this historic day with a Parade and some fun and games for the entire community. The Parade begins at 8AM at the Foothills Baptist Church on Thunderhill Road and will follow Thunderhill east to the Park near Ray Road. The Phoenix Fire Department will be on hand to lead the kids down Thunderhill. Time will be approaching to start decorating your bikes, trikes, wagons, scooters and electric kiddy cars with red, white and blue streamers and ribbons. Making a small float would be a great neighborhood project to keep the kids busy. A family celebration will follow the Parade, at Thunderhill Park, and end around 10:30 a.m. The celebration will include a DJ, a superslide and other family activities. There will be sno-cones, hot dogs and drinks for the entire family. Best of all, there will be awards and prizes for the best decorations and spirit. Bring your camera’s! This is a great opportunity to show your community spirit, to meet neighbors, visit with friends and have a great time with the entire family. See you at the Parade and celebration.

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FRIDAYS

DETAILS>> 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. last Thursday of every month, Spinato’s Pizzeria, 4848 E. Chandler Blvd. Contact Kathy H. at 480-460-1109 or beyond-diva@cox. net.

Hospice of the Valley offers a free ongoing grief support group for adults and is open to any adult who has experienced a loss through death. No registration required. DETAILS>> 6-7 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, Pecos Community Center, 17010 S. 48th St. Call 602-636-5390 or visit HOV.org.

The Foothills Women’s Club

An informal, relaxed social organization of about 90 women living in the Ahwatukee Foothills/Club West area. A way to escape once a month to have fun and meet with other ladies in the area. Guest speaker or entertainment. DETAILS>> 7 p.m. on second Wednesday at Foothills Golf Club, 2201 E. Clubhouse Drive. Contact jstowe2@ cox.net or visit www.FoothillsWomensClub.org.

The Parent Connection

Parents are invited to join a drop-in group to ask questions, share ideas or just listen to what’s going on with today’s teenagers. DETAILS>> 5:30-7 p.m. second Wednesday of each month. Maricopa Cooperative Extension, 4341 E. Broadway Road, Phoenix. Free. RSVP by phone at 602-827-8200, ext. 348, or email rcarter@cals.arizona. edu.

Ahwatukee Tea Party

Updates on county, state and federal issues. DETAILS>> 6:30-8:30 p.m. third Wednesday of each month, Pecos Community Center, 17010 S. 48th St. For more information, email atpaz.org@gmail.com or visit www.TukeeTeaParty.com.

Democrats and Donuts

Free and open to the public 7:30-9 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Biscuits Restaurant, 4623 E. Elliot Road. RSVP by emailing marie9@q.com or 480-592-0052.

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Free child care for ages 5 and younger. DETAILS>> 9 a.m. second and fourth Thursday, Foothills Baptist Church, 15450 S. 21st St. Call Kim at 480-759-2118, ext. 218.

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Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce Toastmaster Club

This chamber-exclusive Chapter of the International Toastmasters club boasts professional development skills. You will learn to become a competent communicator by expanding your speaking, listening and leadership skills. DETAILS>> 8-9 a.m. Fridays at the First American Title Conference Room, 4435 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 100. For information, call 480-753-7676.

Sun Lakes Parkinson’s support group — care partners only

A care partners meeting each month. This format provides the opportunity for those caring for someone with Parkinson’s to meet with others in like situations. Kristina Watts, patient services coordinator from the Muhammad Ali Parkinson’s Center facilitates this group session. This group is for caregivers only. DETAILS>> 3 p.m. first Friday of each month, Card Room at the Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd. Call Grace Roth (480) 895-1734 or Susan Uhrich at 480-305-0031.

This group focuses on creating powerful relationships with fellow members, resulting in meaningful referrals. Learn how to create connections and get the most out of networking events. DETAILS>> 8-9 a.m. Thursdays at the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce, 4435 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 140. For information, call Shannon Kinsman at 480-753-7676.

Ahwatukee/Chandler nonprofit breast cancer support group. DETAILS>> 10 a.m. to noon, second Saturday of every month. Morrison Boardroom next to Chandler Regional Medical Center, 1875 W. Frye Road in Chandler. Contact Patti Lynch at 480-893-8900 or tomklynch@msn.com or Cele Ludig at 480-330-4301. – Email calendar items to pmaryniak@ timespublications.com

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These who approve freeway must step up By Connie Squires CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Over 80,000 people live in Ahwatukee. As a result of the proposed Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway, a significant number of these people are losing (and, if the freeway is built, will continue to lose) value in their homes. The freeway would impact the ability of thousands of people in the area to bike, hike, and generally enjoy the views and relative quiet currently enjoyed in the area. Construction and utilization of the freeway would negatively impact our health and the health of our children, family members, and friends. In exchange, we would get a $3 billion “freeway” that the Arizona Department of Transportation admits would have virtually no impact on rush hour traffic on existing freeways. Why is it then, that only a handful of people – probably less than 1 percent of the people who live in Ahwatukee – have done anything to fight the Loop 202 freeway? ADOT would have you believe that the freeway is a “done deal.” Many people seem to parrot this suggestion as a justification for not joining the fight. Indeed, many of our neighbors make this assertion with apparent knowing conviction. First of all, fear of losing is not a justification for failing to stand up for what’s right. Second, nothing could be further from the truth. Anybody who attended

the recent oral arguments in federal court can tell you that the case that our attorney put on in opposition to the freeway was extremely strong. Indeed, it was apparent that if the judge properly considers and applies the law in this case, she will stop the freeway in its tracks. We understand that the public gets much of its information from the press and, as a result, ADOT. This is generally no more than biased spin. The judge has taken this case under advisement. She is expected to issue her decision before July 13. ADOT cannot begin construction of the freeway until after July 13. If we prevail in the lower court, ADOT cannot begin construction at all. Even though we strongly believe that the judge should rule in our favor, if she rules against us, our attorney will have to file an appeal and a motion for an injunction pending appeal right away. If the lower court judge rules in our favor, it is likely that ADOT and the Federal Highway Administration will appeal to the Ninth Circuit. As you can imagine, this continues to be a massive undertaking. Our attorney, Howard Shanker is one of the best and most experienced attorneys in the country in this area of the law. His fees and costs in litigating this matter have been far less than fees charged by, for example, the outside law firm that ADOT has hired to be paid for by our tax dollars! Yet, he has not been paid since November.

If Mr. Shanker has to petition the court for an injunction pending appeal and pursue this matter in the Ninth Circuit, this case will require even more attorney time and resources. It is simply not fair for the thousands of people who will be impacted by this freeway to sit back while a handful of us do our best to oppose this freeway and fund this litigation. It certainly is not fair to have Mr. Shanker carry the burden of the litigation that could easily be split among the tens of thousands of residents of Ahwatukee who stand to potentially benefit from our case. We don’t understand why only a small number of people (thank you) have contributed to this process that would ultimately protect their homes, health, and lifestyles. Many of you contribute money to good causes. It is unlikely, however, that many of these “good causes” that you help to fund have the same potential for directly impacting your daily life. Protect Arizona’s Resources and Children (PARC) will gladly accept a tax-deductible contribution in any amount. With this appeal, however, we are asking that you contribute $45 to PARC so that we can continue this fight on your behalf. This is an insignificant amount of money in light of the gravity and nature of the cause and in light of the actual value received. You can donate by credit card by going to protectAZchildren.org or send a check to PARC, PO Box 50455, Phoenix, AZ 85076-

0455. Thank you. – Connie Squires is secretary for the board of Protect Arizona’s Resources and Children, an organization that opposes the freeway. She can be reached through PARCtheSMF@aol.com

Ahwatukee residents can learn more about the freeway today Three legislators representing Ahwatukee, District 18 state representatives Jill Norgaard and Bob Robson and state Sen. Jeff Dial, will join a representative of Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCiccio’s office and Arizona Department of Transportation officials for an open house presentation tonight on the proposed Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway. The session, which runs 6-8 p.m. June 15 at Pecos Community Center, 17010 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee, will have tables where residents can talk to experts on six areas related to the highway. Those areas are: noise abatement, traffic management and scheduling, bike paths, Lakewood well/water concerns and crossover, construction scheduling and aesthetics.

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Good for Sheriff Joe for enforcing the rule of law You can thank the illegal aliens and their supporters for Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s legal fees. Sheriff Joe and his deputies are simply enforcing the rule of law. You can also thank that idiot judge. No judge, or even the President of the United States, has the right, nor the authority, to tell a sheriff not to enforce the rule of law. If the sheriff and his deputies were not racially profiling, they sure as heck should have been, and should be. Get all those illegals out of our state, out of our country. Good for Sheriff Joe for enforcing the rule of law. If that judge had common sense or the right reason, he would have thrown that lawsuit out. The illegal aliens and all their supporters should be charged the entire

cost of what they are responsible for. This whole darn thing is totally upside down. Every country in every state should have a Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Robert Wardein

Kudos to the VA The last time I visited the Veterans Administration (VA) was in 1947 when I received the claim form that was needed to use the GI Bill. My hearing aids quit last month and I had not budgeted for new ones, so I was in a bind. A group of Ham operators meets each Saturday at Biscuits in Ahwatukee for breakfast, where I was expressing my dilemma. One of the attendees asked me if I was a veteran. I answered: “Well, yes. I am.” This fel-

low vet told me that the VA might be able to give me a new pair of hearing aids. Big news, of course, but I was skeptical. I had seen the news about problems at the VA. I dug up my old, yellowing records that my wife had been after me to get rid of. My fellow vet drove me to the VA facility in Gilbert. Once I presented my papers, I was treated as if I were an old family friend. In mere minutes, I was informed that I was “in the system” and approved for just about everything, including hearing aids. What a great experience! This vet gives the VA five bright shiny gold stars. Thank you for helping me. Jean Jolkovski

Appreciation to AFN Thank you for keeping us citizens updated on local information. I like being able to go online to your website and be able to find infomation on current events and other important events. I appreciate all that you do. Keep it up, Kaden Goeckeritz

Why I won’t vote for Trump I do not believe there are many politicians out there who are honest and truly seek to represent the will of the people. I know there are some exceptions. >> See LETTERS on page 22

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However, among the knowingly deceitful choices for President, there is one that sticks out for his racist, hateful and divisive rhetoric. That is Donald Trump. He has (tragically in my estimation) tapped into an America that is frightened at the prospect of our decline in power and prestige; an America that is frightened of terrorism, violence, and drugs rampant in our society. So, what is a person to do? Who to vote for? I still am not ready to answer that question for myself, and I don’t presume to answer it for you. It seems to be a choice of who is the least harmful to our democracy, instead of who will be inspiring… No matter what the choices, I will not be voting for Donald Trump. The mark of a great President is someone who attracts and invites a great team of advisors to his table. Trump’s repeated racist, bigoted and uneducated comments show that he is clearly a loose cannon. He must not have access to our military or to the nuclear arsenal of this great country. Many countries have stated that they will not work with Trump if he becomes our next President (although China, North Korea and Iran have all come out with statements praising him – that speaks volumes). We live in an interconnected global econ-

omy! We must have leaders who can use skills, diplomacy and maturity. Trump has none of those qualities. For those of you who still insist that Trump is “one of us, the people’s candidate,” he is not. Trump is a millionaire, having gained his millions by duping hard-working people out of their hard-earned money, as evidenced by his numerous business failures and his current lawsuits. Trump would lead us to believe that all Muslims are potential terrorists and all seek to destroy our way of life. That I can tell you from personal experience, is a lie. My niece converted to Islam many years ago. She has been married and has lived for about 17 years in Saudi Arabia. Her husband is a loving husband and father, an honest and ethical person. They are raising wonderful, caring children. They live close by his parents, brothers and sisters and their children. Family and faith are paramount in their lives. They pray five times a day, do not drink or gamble, and pay their debts promptly. I have many friends in Mexico. They are among the hardest working and most caring of my friends. Yet, according to Trump, “Mexicans” are drug dealers, illegals, prostitutes, the enemy. Whether Trump is uned-

ucated enough to believe this hateful rhetoric, or whether he knows is not true, it is damaging and unhealthy for our society. Either way, he chooses to spout this fearful rhetoric, knowing that there are many who will look to him to save us from “them”. Those of us who have lived in Arizona our whole lives (or any state that borders Mexico) know that it is impossible to build a wall that will shut “them”out. It is a short-sighted, ignorant pipe-dream political “policy”. Of course, we need immigration reform, but Mexico is our neighbor, not our enemy. Millions of dollars pour into the Border States each year from legal trade. It is a grave mistake to treat our neighbor and ally with disrespect and hatred. The danger as I see it is instead of us looking at our problems head-on and seeking solutions, Trump’s rhetoric inspires hatred, racism and divisiveness. Our response is to hide our head in the sand and listen to and accept this rhetoric as truth. Looking back through history, it should be obvious to us that other powerful civilizations have fallen in just this manner. In the midst of decline, some politician comes forward spouting racism, division of them vs. us, promising that he (why is it always a he?) will restore us to greatness.

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Veteran dog trainer-groomer Malina Malone opens spa in Ahwatukee

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Ahwatukee resident Malinda Malone has started a new chapter in her career as a dog trainer and pet groomer for over 18 years. Last month she opened Diamond Cut Pet Spa, an “upscale salon without the upscale pricing,” that she hopes will make a difference for pets and their owners. “Our dogs don’t live a very long time, and I want to be able to help keep them alive as long as possible. If there is anything I can do to help and make their life better, more fun and healthy then that’s huge,” she said. Diamond Cut Pet Spa offers basic grooming services, including haircuts, baths and nail trimmings, as well as spa services such as aromatherapy treatment, facial scrubs and “pawdicures” - pedicures for dog paws. Previously, Malone owned and operated Malinda’s Pampered Pets for 12 years. After she closed in 2015, she sought a downscale business that focused on more basic services. “We decided to go back to our roots, we started here in this spot 12 years ago,” she said, pointing to her location at 4825 E. Warner Rd., Ahwatukee. “We just wanted to get back to our roots and concentrate on the grooming and really hitting hard on the dog training.” Malone still has several loyal clients who have been using her services since she first started grooming at the veterinary hospital, located across the street from Diamond Cut. “I have a lot of clients that I have groomed their dogs for 18 years,” she said. “It makes me feel so good that they entrust me with the life of their dogs for so long.” Michelle Watson and Donna Cabos, two of her longtime clients, said Malone’s love

Ahwatukee dog trainer Malina Malone trims a customer. (Special to AFN)

for animals and her appointment flexibility converted them into returning customers. “This is like a second home for my dog. She is just really good with them, kind, comfortable and happy,” said Watson. Client Alice Mercer went through Malone’s dog training course, an eight-week program aimed at improving the dog-owner relationship and educating owners on proper pet care.

Malone also teaches pet first aid and CPR courses through pettech.net. Both courses are big passions, she said, because few owners know what to do in emergency situations with their pets. She’s enthusiastic about her new venture. “I have another 15 years of working to do before I think of retiring,” she said. “My goal for those 15 years is to grow, get more

clients, teach more people pet first aid, CPR classes and train more people’s dogs.” About Diamond Cut Where: 4825 E Warner Road, Ahwatukee. Web: www.diamondcutpetspa.com Phone: 480-689-1261.

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Student loan repayment tweak may boost retirement savings By Jospeh Ortiz CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Even if you’ve been out of school for a few years, you may still have a vivid reminder of college: your student loan debt. Since you’ve joined the workforce, you might be paying back your loans as best you can. But can you gradually reduce your debts while still putting money away for your long-term goals – such as retirement? Of course, you might think it’s premature to even think about retiring, since you probably have decades to go before you say goodbye to the working world. But the sooner you begin saving and investing for retirement, the more time you’ll have for your money to grow. Plus, your early start will help you avoid having to play “catch up” later. Still, it can be challenging to juggle payments for student loans and contributions to a retirement account, especially if your loans are sizable. How can you meet these two separate demands on your income? To begin with, you may have some flexibility in how you repay your student loan. Although you might have selected, or were assigned, a repayment plan when you begin repaying your student loan, you can typically change this plan to accommodate your

financial situation. You’ll need to contact your loan servicer for details on adjusting your repayments. In any case, though, if you have a large student loan, it’s safe to say that you will be paying it back for quite some time. So, rather than wait for this debt to be cleared before you start saving for retirement, think about how you can take action now. For one thing, take full advantage of your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan. This type of plan certainly offers some key benefits: Your earnings can grow on a tax-deferred basis, and you typically contribute on a pretax basis, which means the more you put in, the lower your taxable income. Plus, you can fund your plan with a variety of investment choices. But for you, perhaps the biggest benefit is that your employer simply takes the money from your paycheck before you get it and puts it into your account. You don’t have to pay all your bills first and then hope you still have something left to invest – it’s already been done for you. Ultimately, contributing to your 401(k) can be a “painless” way of investing, and it may make it easier, psychologically at least, for you to pursue the two goals of paying your college debts and saving for the future. If you don’t have a 401(k) or similar plan,

you can still follow the same principle of essentially freeing yourself from initiating investment moves, simply by setting up a bank authorization to automatically transfer money from your checking or savings account into an IRA, which offers some of the same features as a 401(k). You can start with relatively small amounts – perhaps as little as $50 per month – and increase your contributions as your income rises. As you well remember, college wasn’t cheap. And you don’t want to make it even more costly by having your student loan payments interfere with progress you can make toward your retirement funding goals. So, think about “automating” the contributions to your retirement accounts. The effort – or rather, the effortlessness – on your part can be well worth it. Note: Accredited Asset Management Specialist and AAMS, Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist and CRPS are registered service marks of the College for Financial Planning. — This article was written by Edward Jones for use by Ahwatukee Foothills Edward Jones Financial Advisor Joseph B. Ortiz, AAMS, CRPS. Reach him at 480-753-7664 or joseph. ortiz@edwardjones.com.

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Valley social media influencers work together to find success in wide-open market By Coleton Berry CRONKITE NEWS

The best way to become a social influencer? Don’t try to be one. That’s the advice of official “Pinfluencer” Alex Evjen, a Chandler resident known for her fashion blog, Ave Styles. When the recession hit, Evjen transformed her side blog into a serious job—one she could live off of. So she started styling her friends, and her clientele quickly grew. “I felt like there was this artist in myself that was dying inside,” Evjen said. “I had always dreamed of being in the fashion industry, but living in Arizona, there are just not a lot of opportunities.” But social media solved that problem. From Pinterest “Pinfluencers” to fashion bloggers to YouTubers, the Valley is home to a number of creative influencers who landed in careers—many accidentally and largely because Phoenix isn’t saturated with influencers like larger cities such as New York or Los Angeles. Some are like Evjen, who quit her public relations job to be a full-time influencer, while others post sponsored pictures on Instagram as a side gig. For most people, it takes at least a few

years to build a social following and become an influencer. But now bloggers and businesses offer more help to kick-start their venture than before. Big fish in a small pond Bloguettes, a local group that educates people and businesses about blogging, branding and creating engaging social media content, was launched two years ago by Sakura Considine and Lorena Garcia because they said the blogging community was lonely. “Two years ago when you wanted to learn anything, it didn’t matter if you wanted to be a blogger or if you wanted to put your business online, there were no centralized resources,” Garcia said. “All of us were learning by ourselves.” Now, the Bloguettes host two-day workshops across the country, mini sessions for photography and branding and even online webinars for those who can’t make it in person. So why are Valley influencers so successful, even though they’re not close to the big brands they’re collaborating with? “I think we are all willing to help one another. In other cities, I’ve heard that there’s

Alex Evjen always knew she wanted to be in fashion, but her public relations job didn’t allow her to tell her own stories so she started a blog. (Rennai Hoefer/Special to the AFN)

a lot of competition,” Considine said. Considine had planned to move to Los Angeles after she graduated from Arizona State University, but said there’s no way she can now. “People always ask, ‘Do you wish you would have gone to L.A.’ or ‘Do you want

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The Pinfluencer Evjen started her blog in 2009 as simply a creative outlet for fashion. Everything changed when she attended a blogger conference called Altitude Summit in Salt Lake City, Utah. There, the co-founder of a new company called Pinterest handed her his business card asking her to try the new discovery tool. She ignored it. But after a friend persuaded her to use it, she signed up through an invite-only email. Her styling business was transformed. Evjen asked her clients to pin their favorite pictures to a board so she could find out about their personality and style. “Right away I thought, ‘This is exactly what I need. I can organize all of my personal styling clients into these boards and I can shop for them.’ I didn’t even see the capabilities of virtual styling at the time,” she said. While Pinterest boosted her styling business, she never thought global brands would become her main—and eventually only— clientele. Now, she no longer has her styling business because her “Pinfluencing” collaborations have skyrocketed. Coca-Cola, Glamour, and Dolce & Gabbana are just a few companies for which she has created Pinterest boards.

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Confession of a pastor for the sake of the whole church By Dr. David M. Marz CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The identifiable church in the United States seems to be shrinking. This puts a tremendous pressure on the church to try to maintain the glory days long gone. With less people, less resources, less finances, yet greater needs and demands, the church today is anxious. This anxiety causes us as followers of Jesus to lose our focus. I, too, have lost my focus and seek to offer this public confession. I, as a pastor, was trained in scholastic methodologies with rationalistic and modern modes of learning. At times, my leadership would often start in the milieu of theology, which deals with the knowledge of God. For illustration, my sermon preparation started here because I learned that our Christian faith had a set of cognitive tenets, and that if we could distribute these truths, and if people believed them and lived them, then we would be transforming the world

through right teaching. If people believed the right things, they would be secure. These modes of learning had encouraged me to tear a biblical text apart to find its meaning. I would often locate meaning from a biblical text as propositional truths that might be disseminated to a congregation to address the change that was needed in that community. Rather than dwelling in the biblical text and struggling with the biblical story to find my own God-story, I had usually stood back and identified the challenges, problems, or needs in the community in order to offer reasonable biblically mandated solutions. While I believe this was my attempt to respond to the needs of people, this kind of preaching most often places great burden on people and limits the freedom offered in the person and work of Jesus Christ. The fact is that this kind of leadership or preaching puts the burden of action on the community. The confession is that it is God who is acting. We are the receivers of the blessings and actions of God. It is not about what we

do, but what God has already done. Another example might be how the church talks about money, or what we call stewardship. Because of the anxiety present in many church communities, stewardship is seen as fundraising - to get needs met. Many good people are strongly motivated to give money in order to maintain a church facility, to employ staff, or develop a new ministry program. T he confession is that this is not biblical stewardship. Faith communities concerned about survival make decisions based on staying open rather than being Christ-like. Over the long haul, this kind of thinking will almost always end in disaster for the faith community because it has ceased to be focused on the life giving presence of God. Giving of finances to survive or meet needs is fundraising and has a limited shelf life. Stewardship is first not about what we do. It is not about our giving. It is about us receiving. It is about recognizing that, as a gift from God, we have received everything in life. As a response to receiving life’s bless-

ings, we then seek to live generously for the sake of others. As communities of faith face change, membership decline, loss of influence, and decreases in giving, this often presupposes a diminishing sense of hope. With diminishing hope, we as faith communities often see ourselves in competition for dwindling and limited resources of people, resources, and money. The church turns inward and goes into self-survival. At this point the church is already dead. Naming some of these realities in this public forum allows me to be held accountable to focus on what really matters: to experience the living actions of God in everyday life, to be open to receive the blessings of God, and to respond by giving myself away instead of turning inward. Dr. David M. Marz is pastor at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Ahwatukee. Reach him at Pastordavid@sov.us.

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June 19-June 23 CAVE QUEST BIBLE SCHOOL

St. James Episcopal Church invites children to Cave Quest Vacation Bible School, titled “Following Jesus, the Light of the World.” Cave Quest is for kids from 3 years old to those completing fifth grade. DETAILS>> From 6 to 8:45 p.m. each day at St. James Episcopal Church, 975 E. Warner Road, Tempe. Cave Quest is a ministry of St. James and is offered without a fee to the community. For more information, call 480-345-2686.

Wednesdays

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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. Wednesdays at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. mvlutheran.org/celebraterecovery or email cr@ alphamvlc.com.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY & FELLOWSHIP

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. every Wednesday, Living Word Ahwatukee, 14647 W. 50th St., Suite 165, Ahwatukee. Free childcare.

COFFEE BREAK WOMEN’S MINISTRY 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.

MEDITATION ON TWIN HEARTS

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 www. unityoftempe.com.

DIVORCE CARE

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. One-time book fee of $15. 480-491-2210. DivorceCare 4 Kids (DC4K) will also be offered in Room G7.

T.N.T. (TEENS N TORAH) FOR JEWISH TEENAGERS

Offered by Chabad of the East Valley for teens ages 13 to 17, this 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, 480753-5366 or www.chabadcenter.com. >> See FAITH CALANDER on page 28

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Thursdays

MAN CHURCH AT CORNERSTONE

“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 www.cschandler.com/manchurch.

DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS

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, 480-963-3997, ext. 141, larrydaily@chandlercc.org or www.chandlercc.org.

HEBREW READING COURSE

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. www.chabadcenter.com or 480-855-4333.

COURSE IN MIRACLES

Experience a spiritual transformation with Michelle Lee, who will teach like-minded people and spark lively discussions as [participants explore daily applications of miracles. DETAILS>> T7 p.m. at Unity of Tempe, 1222 E. Baseline Road, Suite 103. 480-792-1800 or www.unityoftempe.com.

Fridays

AHWATUKEE SHABBAT SERVICES

DETAILS>> 6:15 on the campus of Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6400 W. Del Rio St., Chandler. www.nefeshsoul.org.

TODDLER SHABBAT

Celebrate Shabbat with a service, music, and a craft project designed for children up to 5 years old and their parents or other adult. DETAILS>> 9:30 a.m., Temple Emanuel, 5801 S. Rural Road. 480-838-1414 or www.emanueloftempe.org.

TORAH TOTS

Hosted by Chabad of the East Valley for children ages 2 to 5. Features hands-on activities about the Shabbat, songs, stories and crafts. Children will make and braid their own challah. DETAILS>> 10:15 to 11 a.m., members’ homes. 480-785-5831.

SHABBAT SERVICES

“Nosh” and then enjoy the Shir Shabbat service led by the Shabba-Tones, the Shabbat musical group. DETAILS>> 6:30 first Friday of the month, Temple Emanuel, 5801 S. Rural Road, Tempe. 480-838-1414 or www.emanueloftempe.org.

‘NOSH’ AND WORSHIP

The service is followed by a congregational dinner (by reservation only.) Optional Israeli dancing rafter dinner. DETAILS>> 6 p.m. on third Friday of the month, 5801 S. Rural Road, Tempe. 480-838-1414 or www. emanueloftempe.org.

SHABBAT SERVICES

DETAILS>> Reguylar services at 6 p.m. except on the third Friday of each month, when a 6 p.m. Young Family Shabbat Service is held for children and adults of all ages. Temple Beth Shaloom of the East Valley, 3400 N. Dobson Road, Chandler. Shabbat Morning and Torah Service, weekly at 9 a.m. 480-897-3636 or www.tbsev. org. or info@tbsev.org.

TOTS N’TORAH

Designed for children up to 5 years old and their parents or other adult. Following the service is an Oneg Shabbat, a time for a snack and to meet other families with young children. DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m. second Fridays, Temple Emanuel, 5801 S. Rural Road. 480-838-1414 or www. emanueloftempe.org.

CONGREGATION EITZ CHAIM SERVICES

Congregation Eitz Chaim is traditional and egalitarian. Newcomers welcome. DETAILS>> 7 p.m., services at 908 N. Alma School Road, Chandler. www.eitzchaimphoenix.org.

SHABBAT AT TEMPLE EMANUEL

Traditional service followed by an Oneg Shabbat. DETAILS>> 7:30 p.m. second and fourth Fridays, 5801 S. Rural Road, Tempe, 480-838-1414 or www. emanueloftempe.org.

Saturdays

AHWATUKEE MORNING DISCUSSION GROUP DETAILS>> 8:45 a.m. on the campus of Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6400 W. Del Rio St. in Chandler. www.nefeshsoul.org.

GET TO KNOW THE PRAYERBOOK

These special study sessions, at the beginning of Shabbat morning services, teach the structure of Shabbat services and how to follow in the Siddur (prayerbook). Taught by Rabbi Leitner. The classes in Introduction to Judaism, Introductory Hebrew Reading for Adults, and Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Preparation are cumulative, so no new students can be accepted mid-year. DETAILS>> 9-9:30 a.m. fourth Saturday each month, Pre-register for fall by contacting Amy Shevitz at vped@ tbsev.org.

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Philip Brown, Wine Center manager, and Michael Pierce, encology director and winemaker, in the Southwest Wine Center Teaching Winery tasting room. (Special to AFN)

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Every glass of wine has a story. Someone, somewhere, is responsible for the creation of this exceptional juice. I personally like to imagine each phase of its life from vineyard to bottle. There are so many fascinating wine regions all over the world, and we are lucky to have one right here in our own backyard. Yavapai College’s campus on Black Hills Drive in Clarkdale is the only college in the Southwest that offers degree programs in viticulture and enology, and they will soon have a home in at the Southwest Wine Center. Philip Brown, Wine Center manager,

and Michael Pierce, enology director and winemaker, recently shared the story of the center, where 13 of its 20 acres already have been planted with educational vines. The academic program began in 2009, but in 2010 Maynard Keenan, owner of Merkin Vineyards & Caduceus Cellars, made the first private donation for the center’s first vineyard acre. This acre was planted with the Negroamaro variety, and vintage 2013 is available for purchase at 48 Wine Works in Clarkdale. I couldn’t leave town without grabbing a bottle. I love sharing wine with others, but most of it usually ends up in my glass. Individuals, businesses, community and government leaders from across the

Verde Valley take part in the annual Plant a Vine(yard) event to help with the planting of additional acres. There is a large focus on Italian and Spanish varietals because they flourish in a warm, dry climate with varying soil composition. “We take great care in deciding which varietals are planted on which acres. The joke is, you can throw a baseball 100 feet and the soil changes. Our goal is low yields and high quality,” said Pierce. The center boasts a Malvasia Bianca that fans say is probably the best Arizona white. While touring the facility, I got to see the big barrels of 2015 wine that will be released this October. The Tempranillo will be the

cneter’s first 100 percent estate-grown wine. This is a big accomplishment since there is not an abundance of fruit in Yavapai County. The vineyard, as well as industry-scale technology and equipment, give students the chance to demonstrate their reativity while learning this sophisticated trade. Students will learn agriculture, farming and science but are encouraged to develop their own style and palate. “We want students to share what’s factual with guests of the center, but as instructors, we remain a neutral source and try not to interject opinion. It is not our job to influence what someone is creating or tasting. This is a working winery,” said Brown. >> See WINE CENTER on page 33

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Ballas, fiancée finding success in music

Mark Ballas of “Dancing With the Stars” fame, and his fiancee BC Jean formed Alexander Jean and released the album “Head High.” (Special to Ahwatukee Foothills News)

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“Dancing with the Stars” professional Mark Ballas has won the contest’s mirror ball several times. It’s been a thrill for the dancer-singer, but Ballas’

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In her latest historical tome, “Lilac Girls,” Martha Hall Kelly skillfully combines the lives of two real-life women with fictional characters to reveal the plight of the “Ravensbruck Rabbits.” The “Rabbits” are 74 Polish women who survived World War II and unbelievable cruelty at the only major Nazi concentration camp for women, just outside Furstenberg, Germany. The story of the Ravensbruck Rabbits is not a familiar one, but that’ll soon change with the publication of this remarkable story that was five years in the making. I might add that “cruel” is not a harsh enough word as these women were subjected to medical experiments that were designed to maim and cripple healthy human beings. According to the Alliance for Human Research Protection website, “Their legs were broken, pieces of bone extracted, nerves and muscles torn. To simulate battle injuries, the doctors sought to maximize infection by deliberately infecting the wounds using increasingly more potent bacteria cultures, rubbing the surgical wounds with bacteria, sawdust, rusty nails and slivers of glass.” At this point in the story, I almost did not continue because it was so disturbingly graphic. I kept reading and I am glad that I did. History turns this unspeakable event into a triumph of the human spirit and the goodness of one remarkable woman in history: Caroline Ferriday. The genesis of this story, as horrendous as it is at times, begins in a beautiful setting. Kelly toured the actual Bellamy-Ferriday House and Garden in Bethlehem, Connecticut, when an article titled “Caroline’s Incredible Gardens” appeared in Victoria Magazine in 1999. Kelly was attracted to the home and especially the lilac gardens, but it took her several years to finally visit. The home was originally owned by the Rev. Joseph Bellamy, a prominent Congregationalist minister who played an influential role in the First Great Awakening, America’s religious revival of the mid-18th century. More than 150 years later, it was purchased by Manhattan socialites Henry and Eliza Ferriday, who, with their daughter Caroline, created an impressive garden filled with antique roses and specimen lilacs. Caroline Ferriday is among three main characters in this novel that is told from three points of view. Kasia is a Polish teenager who starts working for the underground resistance movement as Germany begins its invasion of Poland. As a Polish Girl Scout, she and many others, in their attempts to defeat Hitler, are arrested and become political

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“I’m not the biggest fan of that term,” Jaehn said. “To me, it’s a subgenre of a Felix Jaehn has always had an affinity subgenre. I like to refer to my music as for music. While he is a world-renowned ‘melodic house.’ As long as it’s about the DJ and producer now, deejaying at melodies and the lyrics, a song can be a birthday parties when he was a teenager Felix Jaehn record.” Jaehn has performed all over the opened up the world to him. “That’s actually how it all started,” world, from festivals to clubs, and has the German entertainer said. “I bought even opened for David Guetta. “I played in Berlin in front of the myself my first set of DJ equipment and taught myself how to use it, but Brandenburg Gate for 500,000 people,” Jaehn added. “It was the anniversary producing is more complex.” of German After studyreunification, ing music proIF YOU GO and therefore duction in What: Felix Jaehn a very special London and When: 9 p.m. Friday, June 17 day for me and deejaying in Where: Maya Day + Nightclub, 7333 E. Indian Plaza, everyone else Europe, Jaehn Scottsdale in Germany.” gained recogCost: $10 The exnition in the Information: 480-625-0528, mayaclubaz.com perience is music world, different at eventually each venue. leading to collaborations with the likes of Steve Jaehn lets crowd response determine Aoki and Adam Lambert. He saw the his set. “Festival crowds and club crowds top of the charts with his remix of Omi’s “Cheerleader.” Now, the German- are different, so you can’t really plan born DJ and producer is coming to your set in advance,” Jaehn explained. Scottsdale for a performance at Maya “Usually, I know the first few songs and Day + Nightclub, on Friday, June 17. some key tracks I really want to play, but Jaehn’s brand of house music is besides those, I just go track by track dubbed “tropical house,” but he rejects >> See JAEHN on page 35 that label. GETOUT/AFN STAFF WRITER

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Doug Gray and a group of friends jammed in an old warehouse in their hometown of Spartanburg, South Carolina, honing their musical skills for a few hours each night during the week. An agent heard of the band, stopped by the warehouse and wanted to book them. He gave them an hour to come up with a name for themselves, so they looked everywhere for inspiration, including the warehouse key with the owner’s name on it. “It had ‘Marshall Tucker’ on it, so we were Marshall Tucker for the weekend,” Gray said. “That was 45 years ago.” Gray, singer and the only remaining original member, tours now with a lineup of musicians who are a few years younger than his 68 years, many of whom grew up listening to the band’s popular songs like “Can’t You See,” “Heard it in a Love Song,” “Fire on the >> See TUCKER on page 35

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The Marshall Tucker Band appears at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Resort and Casino on Saturday, July 2, with a lineup of Pat Elwood, left, B.B. Borden, Chris Hicks, Doug Gray, Marcus Henderson and Rick Willis. (Special to Ahwatukee Foothills News)

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“They all can play. It’s the personalities. I don’t think we’ve had an argument in 25 years,” Gray said. Drummer B.B. Borden “played with a great band” with Mother’s Finest, a band that opened for the Rolling Stones for four or five years several years ago. Singer and lead guitarist Rick Willis, a native of Spartanburg, plays the songs “like it is home to him,” Gray said. Chris Hicks, lead guitarist and vocalist, keeps Doug laughing, especially when one of them makes a mistake on stage. Hicks grew up in Macon, Georgia, listening to the Allman Brothers. Like Willis, another Spartanburg native, bass player Pat Elwood, grew up playing the band’s songs. “He played Toy’s songs because everybody (from Spartanburg) was so proud,” Gray said. “They knew the albums better than I did,” Gray said. Marcus Henderson, multi-instrumentalist from Macon, plays flute, saxophone and keyboards. His jazz background “makes us stronger,” Gray said. The band continues to have staying power from the early days with the Allman Brothers and Charlie Daniels. The band is expected to tour next year with Gregg Allman in the northeast, and still tours with Daniels. Last year the band warmed up for Kid Rock and Zac Brown Band. “People just love that we do what we do,” Gray said. “We have the same set

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Although he entered ASU with a bigger reputation for his glove, Woodmansee grew into a middle of the order hitter - a rarity for most shortstops at the college level. “That’s why I think he’s different than a lot of shortstops, particularly in college where it’s more of a defensive position,” Arizona State coach Tracy Smith told Baseball America. “He can do that, but he can also beat you with a home run.” One of the impressive aspects during the two-time All-Pac-12 selection’s career is the fact that Woodmansee played in all 117 games over the last two years. Woodmansee hit .369 with eight home runs and 39 RBIs his senior year for Desert Vista in 2013. Casey Thomas, another former Desert Vista shortstop, was also drafted, but Ahwatukee saw its lowest number of players drafted in years. He was taken in the 34th round by Oakland. He graduated from Texas A&M Corpus Christi after two years at Gateway Community College. As a senior this spring, Thomas hit .322 in 51 games with 31 runs, three doubles, six triples and 22 RBIs. The two shortstops were teammates in 2011, when Thomas was senior and Woodmansee a sophomore, on the 13-win Thunder. “It’s a dream come true,” Woodmansee

<< Desert Vista High graduate Colby Woodmansee will begin his pro career at Single-A Brooklyn in the New York Mets organization. (Special to AFN)

said. “I’ve always wanted to be a MLB player and this is the first step to getting to my goal.”

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Like throwing, catching is a skill required for most sports and many recreational activities. Summer is a time when kids are involved in T-Ball, baseball, softball and other activities that involve catching. Parents and siblings are often the first sports skills teachers and can benefit from information about learning to catch. Here are few guidelines for teaching the art of catching to young children: •Start by having the child make a “basket” with the arms. The child develops in a sequence from the center of the body to the periphery. The trunk develops first, then the arms, hands, and fingers. So catching with the arms is easier for the child and leads to early success. The young child makes a basket with the arms and catches the ball in the basket. •Begin with a large light soft ball. A large ball is less likely to slip through the basket than a small one. A soft light ball will not hurt if it hits the chest or face. •Practice your throwing. The child’s success depends more on your ability to throw than on his or her ability to catch. Practice throwing so that you can “hit the basket” to allow early success. •As arm catching improves, encourage arm and hand catching. By age four, 29 percent of kids are proficient in catching a large ball from several feet away. The child begins to use the hands and fingers to control the catch and exhibits some ability to track the landing location of the ball. After success with a large soft ball, a smaller soft ball can be introduced and less accurate throws may be successfully caught. Still, the accuracy of the throw is important to success.

•Next comes hand catching. By the time children enter school, 56 percent can catch a large ball using their hands more than arms. A smaller ball can often be caught and onehand catching may be attempted. Until the child becomes proficient, a soft ball is better than a hard ball for practice. •Do not expect a young child to move to catch the ball. However, as kids have success in hand catching, throws can be made that gradually require more movement. The ability to visually track a ball develops later in childhood than the ability to use the arms and hands. Young children respond quickly, but without accuracy. First and second graders move to where they think the ball will land with speed but typically judge the landing location inaccurately. Middle grade elementary school children are much more accurate in predicting the landing location of a ball (ten times more accurate), but move more slowly than the younger children. By the upper elementary grades, most youth can both track a ball accurately and move quickly to where the ball will land. •Avoid comparing your child’s ability to catch with other kids. Although all children develop in the same sequence (guidelines 1-6), some move through slower or faster than others. Rates of development vary widely. Ability to catch earlier than other children is not necessarily associated with future success in sports and games. •Practice that promotes success is important. Having fun is also important and success makes practice more fun. •Avoid pain, especially in the early stages of learning. Using the appropriate ball and having accurate throws to catch help avert painful experiences.

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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.

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Are you affected by someone who is dealing with an addiction? If so, know that you are not alone and that the PAL (Parents of Addicted Loved Ones) group can help. The group is available to provide education and support to anyone 18 years or older who is dealing with a friend or family member with an addiction. The meeting are at held on the second and fourth Monday nights at 7pm at Mountain Park Community Church at Pecos Rd and 24th St. in room 117. The meetings are free of charge, completely confidential and could change your life! Please join us and get the tools you need to help yourself and your addicted loved one. For more info go to www.pal-group.org.

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Painting, other sprucing up can make your house more attractive on the market By Stacey Lykins AFN Contributing Writer

Ready to Sell? Home improvements can add value to your home. Here are some ideas: •Kitchen facelift Kitchens and baths sell homes the fastest. Bring these spaces in your house up to something known as builder-grade luxury by replacing basic black appliances with stainless steel, for example, and changing laminate countertops to granite. These home improvement ideas can be pricey, so make your decisions with thriftiness in mind. To keep this upgrade

within your budget, look for a deeply discounted appliance at an outlet or “scratch-anddent” store. These stores offer affordable prices. A quicker cheaper facelift can be accomplished by simply refinishing or repainting your cabinetry and adding updated hardware. This simple change for under $100 can dramatically transform the look of a room. Choose colors and styles that are likely to appeal to the widest range of homebuyers. ook to Pinterest for ideas. •Upgrade the bathroom. Most buyers envision relaxing in a

modern and sleek space. The most basic upgrade starts with replacing old 3x3 ceramic tile with modern tile, such as white subway-style ceramic or 12x12 porcelain tiles in a neutral color. Replacing your plastic tub surround with a tiled shower costs about $1,000 and makes a big difference. Adding an alcove is only a few hundred dollars more. You may not need to replace that old pedestal sink. Instead, you could change out the faucet and hang some luxurious towels next to it. The same goes for your floor tile. You want to choose a >> See PAINTING on page RE 2

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Beige gets boring — bring color back! By Traci Tartaglio CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Does this sound familiar? Stick with neutrals. They preserve your home’s value, don’t need to be changed as often, and can support revolving color in décor. And there might be some truth to some of that. But let’s face it; beige gets boring. Time to add some color to your carpet and spice to your home’s “palate.” Choosing just the right color and shade can instantly enhance the mood in any room. Color can also make a space appear roomier or more intimate, depending. Check out how you can strike just the right tone by selecting the perfect pigment for the right space. • GO AHEAD — GET THE BLUES. From navy to indigo, blues are reigning supreme in living spaces today as an alternative to neutrals. They’re especially helpful in creating calmer atmospheres in space such as powder rooms and studies, and come in so many hues.

• IT’S EASY BEING GREEN. Bold, warm greens such as olive or moss not only make a statement, they’re right on trend. Play! Experiment! Today’s hues have come a long way from your parents’ green shag. • BERRY STRIKES A SWEET NOTE. Remember when mauve was all the rage? Berry, magenta and blush tones have made a comeback with a more flavorful twist. The effect is romantic and wisftul. • GRAY IS THE NEW BEIGE. Gray is fast becoming today’s go-to neutral, and is so much more interesting than beige. Sexy and cutting-edge, gray manages to still seem a bit stately and wise — like that uber-stylish grandfather holding court at the local wine bar. Pair it with playful colors for a contemporary look that steals the show. Beige had its day in the sun, but it’s time for a graceful exit. Try something new and transform your space, your mood and your life. Yes — color is just that powerful. — Traci Tartaglio is president and owner of Ahwatukee Carpets.

Single, female homebuyers poised to return to housing market By Andy Warren CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Before the housing crisis, single women purchased homes at nearly double the rate of their male counterparts, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). In fact, single, female buyers are the second-most influential group of homebuyers in the U.S. housing market, ranking only behind married couples. However, women retreated from the housing market in the wake of the crash, when obtaining a mortgage became much more difficult for all buyers. Single, female buyers dropped from 21 percent of purchasers in 2009 to 15 percent in 2015. But new survey data compiled by RedFin, an online real estate company, suggest these buyers are poised for a return. Bloomburg analyzed the results and found several key points that indicate a comeback is on the horizon. One that stood out: income. Women are earning more money, especially in places like Boston, Seattle and San Diego, where there’s been a significant rise in the share of women earning more than $100,000 over the past three years. The same can’t

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new paint color that will enhance the room, so make sure the colors and styles you choose are universally appealing. Scrub the bathroom from top to bottom, because there is no bigger turnoff than dirty grout, a smudged mirror or left-over toothpaste in the sink. •Paint Paint still reigns as the easiest and cheapest way to refresh any room. Whites and neutrals can help buyers envision themselves in the space. Avoid bold accent walls because the idea of priming and painting over it will just stress out new buyers. Lighter earth tones look good with hardwood floors,

— Andy Warren is president of Arizona homebuilder Maracay Homes. For more information, visit www.maracayhomes.com.

and white always brightens a room. If your rooms include mixed wood surfaces (floors, doors, and cabinets), select a neutral color and ask your local paint expert to mix in a few drops of gold to add warmth. •Flooring Like paint, quality flooring can change the look and feel of your rooms. Hardwood is always appealing, but you can consider other options like bamboo and cork. If your home is hiding hardwood floors under carpet, pull it up if the floors are in good condition. If you already have hardwood floors, give them a facelift. Whether you do it yourself or pay someone, you are looking at a few hundred dollars for like-new floors. Just be realistic about your own skills before tackling a refinishing project. Gouged floors can bring your home’s appeal way down.

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be said for men, whose share of wage-earners making more than $100,000 decreased in those same cities. According to Jessica Lautz, managing director of survey research for NAR, rising income levels may be especially important because unmarried, female buyers — many of whom are single mothers and widows — have traditionally stretched their budgets to buy homes. That sacrifice, she says, is due to a high value placed on homeownership and a strong desire to be a part of a community. As incomes rise, these women will have more buying power and be more likely to enter the housing market on their own terms. Other factors that could contribute to their resurgence include rising rent costs and abundant inventory availability of homes typically purchased by single women. As the year plays out, we will continue watching this trend to see if 2016 ends up being what many industry watchers are calling the year of the single, female home buyer.

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10610 S 48TH ST 1063 $120,000 12410 S POTOMAC ST $149,000 8817 S 48TH ST 3 $154,500 12008 S CROW CT $160,000 4301 E AHWATUKEE DR $170,000 12350 S SHOSHONI DR $175,500 8865 S 48th ST #3 $180,000 3939 E CASSIA WAY 1001 $220,250 5015 E CHEYENNE DR 19 $222,000 3930 E GRAYTHORN ST $225,100 4345 E BADGER WAY $230,000 4758 E MOUNTAIN SAGE DR $232,000 3861 E SALINAS ST $239,900 4510 E ALTA MESA AV $242,500 5047 E TONIKO DR $244,000 11854 S HALF MOON DR $247,500 4621 E GOLD POPPY WAY $247,500 4414 E Thistle Landing DR $250,000 12823 S 41ST ST $250,000 3958 E AGAVE RD $250,000 4849 E DESERT VIEW DR $250,000 11820 S MAGIC STONE DR $255,000 4307 E ROCKY SLOPE DR $265,800 10616 S 43RD PL $273,000 4810 E ALTA MESA AVE $274,900 4725 E BIGHORN AVE $278,000 4648 E LAVENDER LN $286,999 4208 E AHWATUKEE DR $292,500

4620 E MINERAL RD $295,000 4027 E TONTO ST $296,000 3901 E WHITE ASTER ST $307,400 4318 E SOUTH FORK DR $311,500 4415 E MOUNTAIN SAGE DR $322,000 3509 E DESERT TRUMPET RD $325,000 4146 E WHITE ASTER ST $328,750 15218 S 47th ST $335,900 3230 E DRY CREEK RD $349,500 4318 E PEARCE RD $350,000 14802 S 42ND ST $362,500 15048 S 39TH PL $369,000 4031 E LAVENDER LN $379,900 4432 E CHUCKWALLA CYN $459,500 13843 S 32ND ST $495,000 13422 S 33RD ST $1,060,000 13803 S 33rd ST $1,100,000

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3029 W WINDSONG DR 1656 W SATINWOOD DR 16629 S 30TH DR 16041 S 18th AVE 15550 S 5TH AVE 111 1325 W THUNDERHILL DR 16608 S 16 DR 1433 W WINDSONG DR 2804 W COTTONWOOD LN 1104 W GLENHAVEN DR 16636 S 11TH AVE

$249,900 $251,000 $257,500 $284,000 $285,000 $316,000 $318,000 $325,000 $369,000 $460,000 $469,500

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16013 S DESERT FOOTHILLS PKWY 2171 $107,000 16013 S DESERT FOOTHILLS PKWY 2108 $132,500 3236 E CHANDLER BLVD 1028 $142,000 16726 S 23RD ST $198,000 1024 E FRYE RD 1077 $222,000 16614 S MAGENTA RD $230,000 4711 E MOUNTAIN VISTA DR $233,000 16802 S BEIGE CT $235,000 16426 S 46TH PL $243,000 4509 E SILVERWOOD DR $245,000 1433 E SOUTH FORK DR $249,900 15847 S 12th PL $250,000 4229 E SALTSAGE DR $265,000 4320 E MUIRWOOD DR $265,000 4208 E AMBERWOOD DR $269,500 4226 E WINDSONG DR $278,000 16218 S 34th WAY $278,000 3811 E WILDWOOD DR $279,900 3008 E WOODLAND DR $281,950 1227 E GLENHAVEN DR $282,500 4363 E WINDMERE DR $290,000 3820 E BRIARWOOD TER $300,000 16809 S 28TH PL $312,500 3337 E LONG LAKE RD $316,000 16029 S 12TH PL $324,000 15808 S 12TH WAY $325,990 2733 E DRY CREEK RD $329,900 2711 E BIGHORN AVE $360,000 16625 S 2ND PL $360,000

3112 E SOUTH FORK DR 16047 S 24TH PL 531 E BROOKWOOD CT 1333 E BRIARWOOD TER 16616 S 3RD ST 15836 S 13TH PL 16407 S 36TH ST 2613 E AMBER RIDGE WAY 1020 E MOUNTAIN VISTA DR 16637 S 25TH ST 3841 E HIDDENVIEW DR 15037 S 25th PL 16617 S 34TH WAY 614 E BROOKWOOD CT 1712 E BRIARWOOD TER 16225 S 18TH PL 3139 E ROCKY SLOPE DR 15201 S 19TH WAY

$370,000 $376,000 $378,000 $379,900 $382,500 $388,000 $400,000 $421,000 $425,000 $429,000 $432,000 $435,000 $445,000 $483,000 $485,000 $535,000 $540,000 $680,000

School Highlight:

Keystone Montessori 1025 E. Liberty Lane, Phoenix Having just celebrated their 21st anniversary, Keystone Montessori has been a staple of Montessori-style education in Ahwatukee. While most school are out on summer breaks, Keystone Montessori has a year-round preschool for children ages 18 months to 6 years old. There is also a program for elementary-aged children with various activities to keep them entertained through out the summer. “Those are specialty classes,” said Cindy Maschoff, the head of school at Keystone Montessori. “They set up for a week at a time. They have field trips (where) they go to the splash parks, see movies. We also have science engineering, photography classes that are kind of fun. It’s just a big collage of different kinds of programs.” To sign up for the summer programs of for more information, visit www.keystonemontessori.com. - Compiled by Eric Smith.

Teachers Anna Zikic (middle) and Carol Arnold (far right) teach a photography class at Keystone Montessori. (Eric Smith/AFN staff)

Top Producing Ahwatukee Agent Since 1995

BONNY HOLLAND Leading Luxury Home Experts

Ahwatukee Resident Since 1992 HIDDEN CANYON

WARNER RANCH

CABRILLO CANYON

6271 W Shannon Street

946 E Desert Flower Lane

SOLD!

SALE PENDING

3,294sqft, 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom. Beautiful 5 bedroom remodeled home in the highly sought community of Warner Ranch.

$455,000

TAPESTRY CANYON

RENAISSANCE AT ARDEN PARK

CABRILLO CANYON

3,611sqft, 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom. Stunning 3,611sqft single level on one of a kind premium South Mountain lot!

$749,900

MOUNTAIN PARK RANCH

619 W Sparrow Place

2003 E Granite View Drive

SALE PENDING

2,882sqft, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom Exquisite completely renovated energy efficient home in the pristine mountainous community of Cabrillo Canyon.

RICHMOND HEIGHTS

$624,900

SALE PENDING

5,339sqft, 7 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom. Stunning 5,300+sqft Fulton custom home in the highly sought gated community of Renaissance at Arden Park.

$774,000

LAKEWOOD

15411 S 18th Place

SOLD!!!

2,459sqft, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Fabulous UDC hillside home in the Ahwatukee Foothills community of Cabrillo Canyon.

$489,900

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14251 S 14th Street

SALE PENDING

5,800sqft, 5 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom. Exquisite mountainside masterpiece nestled perfectly on a 3.28 acre lot in the pristine gated community of Tapestry Canyon.

$1,275,000

2017 E Cathedral Rock Drive

1350 E Desert Flower Lane

NEW LISTING

FEATURED LISTING

2,928sqft, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom. Stunning single level T.W. Lewis 4 bedroom on large lot in the coveted community of Mountain Park Ranch.

$559,000

3,835sqft, 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom. Beautiful 5 bedroom home on premier lot in the highly sought community of Richmond Heights.

$574,900

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3415 E Windsong Drive

SOLD

2,700sqft, 5 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom. Beautiful 5 bedroom home in the highly sought after Community of Lakewood.

$376,000

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SPOTLIGHT home

WOW!!! Fantastic! 4bed+Den+Bonus Room on a large private lot. Current owners spent over $200,000 on this incredible architectural remodel. Beautiful Kitchen with**Wolf Gas Range**New GE Profile Built-In Oven**Stainless Steel Sub Z Fridge**Wine Fridge**Slab Granite with Breakfast Bar**Walk-in Pantry and Beautiful Maple Cabinetry. Just off the kitchen is an Incredible Great Room with**Huge ceilings**Cozy Fireplace**Travertine Flooring and Stacked Stone Accents. The Master bed/bath are top notch! Including **Wood Flooring**Clerestory Windows**Jacuzzi Tub**Steam Shower with Full Body Spray and Beautiful use of Travertine/Granite materials. Step outside the disappearing sliding doors and enjoy the diving pool**View Deck**Built-In BBQ and Grass Area for the kids. This Turn-Key Home is a must show!

Offered for $850,000

Mike Smith (602) 579-5667 www.MikeSmith.com 12053 S. Appaloosa Dr. Phoenix

Mountain Park Ranch Motivated seller!! Make offer today!! Equestrian estates custom home! Fully remodeled horse property on an almost half acre lot, 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,535 sq. ft., formal living & dining, family room w/fireplace & wetbar, kitchen includes: slab granite counters, s/s GE appliances, pantry & recessed lighting, plantation shutters, new paint, plush carpet, travertine floors, upgraded fixtures throughout, large master suite, master bath w/dual vanities, granite & walk-in closet, large secondary bedrooms, all bathrooms are remodeled, enormous backyard w/covered patio, pebbletec pool,grass area & mountain views, new roof, oversized 650 sq.ft. garage equals size of 3-car garage, this estate is located next to the horse trails, ideal location near shopping schools, airport and everything Ahwatukee has to offer, equestrian estates is a premier neighborhood!

Abundant upgrades in this TW Lewis home including new carpet and plantation shutters. Spacious kitchen boasts slab granite counters, refinished cabinetry plus stacked-stone island. Master suite with gorgeous custom tile shower. Private oasis backyard features a pool, sport court , built-in BBQ and gazebo. 2013 exterior paint. 2015 roof and A/C. 2016 pool filter system.

Listed for $518,500

Listed for $469,800

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Use the deny, deny, rely method to repel pests at home By Nate Woolf and Curtis Whalen CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Home-owners may feel they’re in an undeclared war with ants, roaches, mice, scorpions, roof rats and the Curtis Whalen many other pests that want to pay an unwelcomed visit. We call it deny, deny, rely. Deny harborage, deny entrance, and rely on professionals. Nat Woolf Homeowners need to be vigilant in assuring they’re not attracting pests by things they’re doing and not doing. Pests are always looking for the best place to live, so we eliminate opportunities for insects and rodents to nest near homes. Homeowners must remove food that pests subsist on, meaning garbage and pet food that sits outside, which is very attractive to ants, cockroaches, rodents and flies. Then, homeowners need to address areas where pests can easily enter their home. Finally, having a competent professional inspect on a regular basis will greatly increase the chances of a home remaining pest free. Deny harborage entails manicured landscaping to prevent pests from setting up residence. Keeping bushes and hedges neatly trimmed and placing firewood away from the

home and off the ground will deny insects a place to nest, and cutting tree limbs away from a home will remove a bridge for roof rats, ants or scorpions to enter. Keep garbage in sealed containers and remove containers of old pet food that can attract pests to porches and doorways. Over-mulching plant beds near a home’s foundation can create a home for bugs. Also, pests are attracted to moisture, so keep gutters, garden hose spigots and plumbing pipes in working order. Finally, make sure there is no water collecting in children’s toys and other areas that are a prime breeding ground for mosquitoes. For deny entrance, grab a caulk gun. Filling in cracks and crevices will block access to a home. Replace old weather stripping from doorways, and patch up any loose mortar around a home’s foundation. Also, make sure all window screens and doors are secured with no small openings or gaps for bugs to enter. While a homeowner can reduce a number of insects by taking some basic precautions, in the end it’s best to rely on a professional to inspect a home thoroughly and regularly. Close monitoring of termites and overall pest management of a home can keep families safer and reduce the chances of an infestation that can threaten even the foundation of a home. — Curtis Whalen and Nate Woolf are the cofounders of Blue Sky Pest Control.

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Canyon Springs

Mountain Park Ranch

Incredible Foothills Golf Club and panoramic mountain views from ½ acre lot on the course. 4 br plus loft, 3.5 ba with 3,865 sq. ft. Kitchen features upgraded cabinetry, Silestone countertops and black appliances. Abundant upgrades throughout including spacious master suite. Resort-style backyard with Pebble Tec diving pool with water feature, hot tub, gazebo and BBQ.

Listed for $599,000

Listed for $518,500

The Foothills

Listed for $445,000

Listed for $415,000

Arizona Greens

Toscana Lakeside

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.

Superb townhome with beautiful lake views and open floor plan. 2 br, 2 ba with 1,481 sq.ft. Kitchen boasts granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Master suite with large walk-in closet. Spacious secondary bedroom plus den for home office. Community pool plus one-car garage.

Listed for $229,900

Listed for $219,500

Tapestry Canyon

Ahwatukee Retirement

Beautiful residential lot in highly sought after gated community of Tapestry Canyon. Stunning mountain and city light views. Lot encompasses a building envelope of over 37,000 sq.ft. to showcase your dream home.

Desirable single-level golf home on the 18th fairway of the Ahwatukee Country Club course. Superb active adult community offering abundant amenities at newly renovated recreation center. Updated kitchen with slab granite countertop, white appliances and arched lighting with ceiling fan. Floor plan features living room, dining room and den. Expanded tile courtyard entry from shaded front yard with mountain views.

Listed for $199,500

Listed for $190,500

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