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he True Life Companies knew what it was getting when they bought the defunct Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course and should not be let off the hook for rebuilding it just because they lost a gamble, the attorney for two homeowners told the Arizona Court of Appeals last week. In a long-awaited rebuttal to True Life’s effort to overturn a Superior Court ruling that it must restore the 101acre site, attorney Timothy Barnes detailed the history of the covenants, conditions and restrictions that have governed the site’s use since 1986. See

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Dr. Mary Jo Kutler, left, and Dr. Joy Wolfe have given up practices in Ahwatukee that have served the community for more than two decades. Kutler has retired and sold her pediatric care practice and Wolfe is closing out her family medicine practice for a new position at Arizona State University. For details, see page 35.

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Buses and drivers have driven Kyrene School District officials to consider a big change in start and finish times at its 25 campuses.

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proposal by Kyrene school officials to have staggered class start and end times across the district’s 25 schools could save as much as $1.2 million, but some parents are complaining that it would throw their homelife into chaos. The change – which would take effect next school year if the governing board approves it – not only would save between $900,000 and $1.2 million that could be plowed back into educational programs but would also give bus drivers more hours, increasing the attractiveness of jobs that Kyrene and many other districts have trouble filling for various reasons. But it also would force households – and many teachers – to rearrange their own lives. In at least some cases, teachers who have second jobs could be impacted while parents would have to find ways to accommodate after-school and other activities. The proposed change would mean that start times would range between 7:30-9 a.m. and end times range between 2:30-4 p.m. Pre-school starts would be adjusted accordingly as well, although there would be no change to the ending times for Community Education programs that run before and after regular classes. “I come from districts where that’s normal,” said Superintendent Jan Vesely, calling the current same-time start for all Kyrene schools “a very inefficient model.” It’s not only the districts Vesely has worked in that have the staggered schedules. Tempe Elementary has such a schedule as well. Mesa Public Schools also staggers its times for elementary schools, from 7:45 a.m.2:15 p.m. and 8:25 a.m.-2:55 p.m. Chandler Unified staggers times by category – elementary, middle and high school – but schools within those categories start and end classes at the same time. “The only way we can invest in schools is by finding savings in the district, and this is an inefficient system in terms of savings,” Vesely said. “We have to look for things and we’re trying to keep cuts away from anything that has to do with the classroom.” Vesely noted that the district also might be able to See

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solve a nagging problem – having enough bus drivers. Kyrene and many other districts in Arizona have been having trouble filling those jobs because they don’t offer enough hours. Fewer, consolidated routes would mean more hours for drivers and make Kyrene more competitive with other districts in the fight for a sufficient number of drivers, the district has asserted. The shortage is so severe, Vesely said, that garage supervisors and mechanics have to man school buses. The district has surveyed parents, offering two proposals and showing what schools would be affected by what start times. One plan would start all Ahwatukee elementary schools at either 7:30 a.m. or 8:10 a.m. and the three Ahwatukee middle schools at 7:45 a.m. or 8:25 a.m. Kyrene campuses in Tempe and Chandler would have later start and finish times. That plan would save $900,000, the district said. The bigger savings would be achieved by starting and ending classes at all the Ahwatukee campuses at later times. The school day has to end later at middle schools under any plan because the state

requires more instructional hours. Vesely said “we tested the waters” with parent groups prior to the survey. “About two thirds of them are willing to change and about a third of them say, ‘No, don’t touch it like it, just where it is right.’” Vesely also ran the plan before her other advisory groups – including business leaders, teachers and students themselves – with similarly mixed results. Results from the survey – which drew both parents and some nonparents – showed the option with later start times in Ahwatukee schools edged out both the early-start and no-change options. But while 2,142 of all respondents picked the option with later starts and finishes, 2,172 also picked it as “my last choice.” Social media has been buzzing about the proposal. Some parents expressed concern over the impact on their household, especially when they have older children in high school with entirely different class times. Others are concerned about the impact on their children who are in after-school activities – particularly those not connected to the school their children attend. “My daughter starts dance at 3:45,” one post lamented. “We can’t be 45 minutes late every day and she already gets out at 8

p.m. This would force tough choices.” Another parent said early starts would benefit parents with special-needs children. ”Earlier end times are helpful for families of special needs students,” the poster said. “It is very hard to find therapy times after 4 p.m. Later end times mean that families usually only have one or two spots available to them if their therapists stop working at 5 p.m.” That same post also noted that “a 4 p.m. or later end time can restrict students’ participation in other opportunities in sports, theatre, music, classes, etc. available in the community. End times have always been our biggest concern as a family.” Vesely in a Dec. 20 letter to parents said if a shift in times is approved, “we will ensure that families have opportunities for high quality Community Education before and after school.” She also said a change might “open up new opportunities” and that teachers would be encouraged to engage in those programs for extra pay. Some posts lamented the absence of more complete budget information to show whether there are any alternative budget moves that could achieve similar savings without the household disruption. “We can only help the district make the

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andals broke into Desert Foothills United Methodist Church in Ahwatukee and emptied two fire extinguishers throughout the building, disrupting not only Sunday services but a number of community organizations that meet there as well. But as much of a hassle as the vandalism created, it didn’t stop Pastor Kristin D. Longenecker Hansen or her congregation from their essential missions – serving God and the community at large. “It is a huge mess,” said Hansen, explaining that virtually any moveable object in the church – including the sound and other electronic gear and even books – had to be removed and cleaned since the fire retardant, while not toxic, can irritate anyone who breathes it in. At least Hansen wasn’t roused from bed when the retardant set off fire alarms, bringing Phoenix firefighters to the scene. That task fell to Kevin Chadwick, chair of the trustees and the emergency contact for the hospital. “He went down there, called the insurance company and took care of anything else that had to be done that night. He didn’t wake me up with the news until 7 a.m.,” Hansen said. Dismayed but undaunted by the vandals, the congregation moved quickly into action as Phoenix Police continued their investigation. A church committee that helps arrange activities secured the help of Early Baker, a restaurant on E. Chandler Boulevard and 40th Street that basically offered private party accommodations so the congregants could gather on Sunday morning for an abbreviated service that drew about 100 congregants and even an official from the United Methodist Church’s district office. “We bought some refreshments and we prayed, sang two songs and most of the time we spent talking,” said Hansen. While she didn’t give a sermon, Hansen said she reminded the congregation, “We are the church, not the building” and encouraged members to continue doing good works in defiance of the thoughtless, vicious act of a few miscre-

ants. Hansen expects the church will be cleaned up in time for one service, at 10 a.m., this Sunday. The bigger disruption involved a number of church and community groups that use the church for weekly meetings – including Boy Scout Troop 16, with Troop 16 Boy Scouts, Village Preschool, Alcoholics Anonymous, Prickly Piecers Quilters, music lessons with pianist Andy O’Brien and drummer Chris Reidy, and others. Some groups were expected to meet in one wing that cleaners managed to restore, but others likely wouldn’t be able to return until next week. News of the vandalism set off a torrent of reaction on social media, especially on the Ahwatukee 411 Facebook page, as some lamented what they perceive as an increase in crime in Ahwatukee and far more offered to help. “This little church does so much outreach especially for foster kids, our sister church in Mexico, etc. It breaks my heart that a place of worship would be treated like this,” said congregant Gerry Elam, who predicted the vandals would brag about their thoughtless act and hoped that if anyone hears anything, they would call police. “I honestly hope it was teenagers just being idiots and not adults,” one resident remarked while another lamented, “Sadly, crime is getting worse everywhere the more the Phoenix area grows and teenagers do some weird crap when they get bored.” Another said, “As parents we need to teach our children respect for others. And bring your children to church.” But another poster said, “Can’t rush to judgment that it’s kids. Could be disgruntled adult.” And another wrote, “You guys are always so respectful and willing to let us skateboard in the front of the church, then some idiot teenagers go inside and do this. Kids these days have no respect for anything.” Pastor of Desert Foothills United Methodist the last three years, Hansen said she has never encountered church vandalism in the two decades she has been a pastor. “My church was vandalized when I See

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was a girl, but I never had anything like this happen to a church where I was assigned,” she said. Hansen said the one thing the church could use is muscle once the cleaners are done – probably late Saturday – when all the things that were moved out have to be moved back. She said she would be posting times and dates on the church’s Facebook page later this week. Meanwhile, she also hoped that people who want to help in other ways think of the greater community and not just her church. Expressing gratitude to the firefighters and police, the ServiceMaster cleanup crews and their families and everyone else who has helped, Hansen said, “The best thing everyone can do to support us right now is do good in our community and continue good work, spread kindness, volunteer and pray and send good thoughts.” And, not surprisingly, pray for the vandals who did this.

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Good seats to Ducey’s inauguration weren’t cheap BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

eople who wanted to watch Monday’s inauguration of the state’s top officials in person paid a steep price if they didn’t want to be stuck in the cheap seats – or left standing. The base donation to acquire a pair of VIP seats was $10,000. That also bought a pair of tickets to a special reception – and a photo. For $15,000, guests got three VIP seats, three reception tickets and two photos. And for $25,000, they got the whole enchilada: Six seats up front, three parking passes, six reception tickets, three photos and six inaugural pins. That also got a corporate logo included on the programs, the inaugural website and other promotional (Special to AFN) materials. Gov. Doug Ducey discussed the state’s surplus and the Those good seats also guar- need for the Legislature to act on an interstate water anteed a good viewing point agreement during his inauguration speech Monday. of Robert Uribe, the mayor of Douglas, who was master of certo the new Legislature. emonies. One of his themes in that message Ducey press aide Patrick Ptak said his boss tapped Uribe because he is a Dem- likely will be the pressing issue of water, ocrat, mayor of a border town and that especially Arizona approval of the multicommunity’s first African-American state drought contingency plan to deal mayor. That, said Ptak, underlined the with the shortage of Colorado River wagovernor’s theme for the day of working ter and declining levels in Lake Mead. There isn’t a lot of time. Brenda Burtogether and “inclusivity’’ – especially now that two of the top five state offi- man, commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation, has given the states involved cials, unlike Ducey, are Democrats. Uribe also supported Ducey’s reelec- until the end of this month to come up with an acceptable proposal. If they tion effort. And just in case you were wondering, do not meet the deadline, Burman has the governor’s office says that any money vowed to impose a solution of her own. So where did the money raised for donated, because it is going to the state, qualifies for a tax deduction as a charita- Monday’s event go? Officially it’s earmarked to offset the ble contribution. As to the substance of the event, Du- costs. Aides to Gov. Doug Ducey, whose ofcey gave what Ptak called a “view from the 10,000-foot level,’’ where the state fice is planning the event and the fundhas been in the past four years, what raising, had no immediate figures on the Ducey believes has been accomplished governor’s first inaugural cost in 2015 or and what he sees as general goals for the what happened to the leftover cash. But Ptak said it is his understanding next four. Most of the details of the governor’s there was not much left after all the exlegislative agenda are going to have to penses were paid. He said those dollars wait until the following Monday, when went into a “protocol fund’’ which goverDucey gives his State of the State speech See

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$6,000 paid to the Department of Education to print fliers and special badges to identify who was invited and entitled to be in the fence area. The general public was relegated to bleachers off to the side in the rear. That year Brewer raised $200,000 from lobbying firms, business interests and the state’s major utilities. As it turned out, the total tab didn’t run anywhere near that much. So, the leftover was earmarked to refurbish the governor’s offices, particularly to pay for new carpeting. Eight years earlier, Janet Napolitano collected $150,000 which included

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New state law reduces surprise in hospital billing BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

rizonans finally have some protection from “surprise’’ hospital bills. Last Tuesday, a new state law took effect that is designed to help people who think their hospital visit is covered but later find themselves facing a bill from some health care provider who says he or she doesn’t accept their insurance. The new law won’t erase the bill entirely. And some kinds of health care bills remain outside the scope of the statute. But Stephen Briggs, spokesman for the Arizona Department of Insurance, said if patients are careful and follow the process, they could end up sharply cutting their liability with no obligation to pay the balance. At the heart of the issue is how hospitals operate. It used to be that a patient would simply ask his or her insurer which hospitals were considered “in-network’’ where their procedure would be cov-

ered. That pretty much guaranteed that the costs would be picked up, leaving the patient only the normal copay or deductible. Now, however, hospitals often contract with outside doctors who are not their employees. That, said Briggs, can lead to surprises. “A mother goes in to have a child, in-network facility, everything is pre-approved,’’ he said. “A couple of months after the birth of their child, they receive a few-thousand-dollar bill from an anesthesiologist or some specialist that didn’t happen to be in-network,’’ Briggs said. “And now that patient, that enrollee, is now getting a surprise bill.’’ More to the point, it’s a bill the insurer won’t cover that could run into the tens of thousands of dollars. Until now there has been no legal remedy for patients. Under the new law, a patient can submit a request through the Department of Insurance for dispute resolution. While the state agency itself does not get involved in resolving who is correct,

it can at least screen the complaint to determine if the invoice at issue qualifies under the law as a surprise out-ofnetwork bill which can be disputed. If the invoice qualifies, the department will help set up an informal telephonic settlement conference involving the insurer, the medical provider and the patient. “The intent behind this was to see if we can’t get the insurance company and the doctor, the provider, to agree on a cost,’’ Briggs said. If that produces no resolution, the issue goes to arbitration. But here’s the key point of the measure: No matter what is decided there, the patient’s maximum liability is what he or she would have otherwise paid had the procedure been covered. That means simply any copay, deductible and any other cost-sharing requirements under the patient’s insurance policy. Still, there are some significant exceptions. First, the disputed bill must be at least $1,000. Second, the law does not apply to

anyone enrolled in a health-maintenance organization. Briggs said this is based on the premise that once an HMO has approved some pre-scheduled procedure, it has declared that it will pay for the expenses. But the most significant is that patients can dispute a charge only if they have not been informed, ahead of time and in writing, that certain specific services will be provided by an out-ofnetwork doctor and an estimate of the total costs to be billed. If they have been told and they go ahead with the procedure, they’re on the hook for the bills. That, however, does not apply if the hospitalization was the result of an emergency, even if the patient was given the notice but did not have a reasonable amount of time to review it. Still Briggs said that, even with the new law, patients considering elective procedures should probably do some research on their own, ahead of the hospital stay, to ensure that all the medical care they expect to get is from in-network providers and will be covered by their insurance.

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Lawmaker wants to ban cyanide as cancer fighter BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

veteran lawmaker says the time has finally come to tell Arizonans they can’t legally use cyanide as a cancer treatment. Sen. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, said it was a mistake for lawmakers in the 1970s to decide it’s OK to sell laetrile in Arizona despite the fact that it is illegal under federal law. More to the point, Kavanagh said repeal would send a message that Arizona’s drug laws are based on science and not on politics. At issue in HB 2028 is laetrile, also known as amygdalin and vitamin B17. Arizona law makes it illegal to manufacture, sell or even give away a drug unless it has been approved by the federal government. In the 1970s, however, lawmakers approved an exception for laetrile, calling it a “nutritional supplement.’’ The argument at the time was the drug, processed from apricot pits, was an effec-

tive treatment for cancer, one the federal government refused to recognize. The American Cancer Society says it contains a substance the body converts to cyanide and there have been reports of poisoning. But the state law permitting its manufacture and sale remains. And Kavanagh said it’s time to undo all that. “Laetrile was exempted during a time when it was thought about in some non-medical circles to be a cancer cure, which was proven to be tragically false,’’ he said. Kavanagh cited actor Steve McQueen who, suffering from lung cancer, was undergoing laetrile and other treatments when he died in Mexico in 1980.

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hen he first walked into Bike Saviours in Tempe, Christian Lee Bowers was so awed by the place he was speechless. “The next day, I even wondered if this place was real,” he said. “So I came back and instantly just started working on projects.” The cooperative bike shop not only teaches customers how to fix their bikes, its volunteer mechanics help those who need bikes build them from scratch using donated parts available at reasonable prices. The shop also sells certain new parts, such as tubes and tires, and it hosts workshops for women, according to the Bike Saviours website. It also works with partners to educate riders and make Tempe a safer, “more bikeable” place to live. “It brings a lot of joy into my life,” said Bowers, who volunteers at Bike Saviours. “This place kind of calibrates my heart and my compassion a lot.” Shop manager Nicole Muratore also described the nonprofit, which has been around about a decade and at its present location for five years, as a “recycling

it’s in and how many times you come in per week, the time it takes to build a bike varies. You will be building the bike and learning the repairs of it on (Cronkite News) your own, with Bike Saviours in Tempe not only has spare parts and broken bikes but teaches the assistance owners how to repair them. of our volunteer mechanics. It usually takes a week or two at the project.” very least.” “Our biggest revenue stream is from the That conforms to the nonprofit’s mission sale of used parts – so if it has life left in “to teaching people about bicycle mainteit, we keep it,” she said. “We have several nance, building and repair. We operate as outlets and tributaries for the things that a tool share that is completely open to the come into our shop because we don’t want public. We provide affordable repurposed them to just wind up in some landfill bikes and parts through the collection of somewhere.” donated, recycled parts from the commuIndeed, on its website Bike Saviours note nity.” that they don’t sell ready-to-use used bikes. “With 10 workstations, a selection of “The reason we sell bikes at $25-50 is basic and specialized tools, and experithat bikes come donated to us in various enced volunteer mechanics all available to states of disrepair,” it states. “Depending the public, we can help you get your bike on what bike you pick, what condition

riding smoothly or even build up a newto-you bike,” it says. “Appointments are not necessary — just come in during our regular hours and be prepared to learn and get greasy.” Bike Saviours will take donations – but only during business hours. And it is always looking for volunteers. “If you’re handy with bike fixin’ already, drop in and help out. If not, we would love to teach you by either showing you on your own bike, assisting you with a project build, or through mechanic shadowing,” its website says, adding: “If getting greasy isn’t your thing, we’re always looking for people to run our greeter desk. Tasks include signing in shop users, light triage of our patrons’ needs in the shop, ringing up sales through our Square register system, and setting up patrons with a stand and mechanic.” Bike Saviours, near Broadway Road and Roosevelt Street, is open Sundays through Thursdays; no appointment is necessary. Ten workstations, as well as basic and specialized tools, are available for $5 an hour with a $15 ceiling. For riders of minimal means, the shop also swaps work for bike parts.

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at the price tag and miles on the car – the power of the engine, the color of the car –the auto grades would be part of your criteria. My mission is to change the way people choose their cars.” She spent more than a year crunching numbers and other information from the fatal accident reports all law enforcement agencies have been required for years to send to the U.S. Department of Transportation and its National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. As a result, users can go to the website and, without charge, plug in not just a model, year and make – but their own age and gender as well – to find Hubele’s statistically-driven assessment of what that historical data says about the protection that vehicle provides. Hubele said her site offers a far greater level of assurance and evaluation than the ratings by either the NHTSA or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety because those two agencies base much of their evaluation on the results of frontend collisions with dummies. Almost always, she found, they hand out four or five-star ratings – which belie the tragic reality contained in the reports Hubele used. For example, the overall federal safety rating for a 2018 Toyota Corolla is five stars. But autoprofessor.com gives it an overall B- grade – and C- for women drivers over 51 and C for male drivers in that age bracket. The grades are slightly higher – B to B- – for younger drivers. The C grade means, as the website explains, “This car is at or below average in terms of driver protection.” Her grades are based on statistical probabilities. “Say that you hear about a three-car pileup on the radio and somebody died,” she said. “My grades will tell you what occupant of what car was most likely to die. Not everybody dies in a fatal crash. People walk away. Unfortunately, there’s somebody who perished. My grades will give you the probabilities. “You know if you got a C car and a B car, it’s more likely the fatality was in a C-rated car. So, with that, the problem is that the current rating systems don’t give you that level of distinction. Since 2011, the federal government has rated 96 percent of all their vehicles as either four or five stars.” With that in mind, Hubele talks passionately about her hopes for the longterm impact of her website. “We’ve got to get over the hump of

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people thinking that safety is associated with imitation crash,” she asserted. “We’re offering people the information so that they can provide the best protection for their families.” “The ratings that the federal government creates are totally based on imitation crashes they create in a laboratory,” Hubele said. “That system has been pulling the wool over the American public’s eyes for years,” she added. “People will get a car and they’re going to get a warm fuzzy because the feds gave it a four-star rating when in fact it might be a death trap.” Besides, she notes, the foundation of her grades reflects a stark reality, given that they involve fatal crash victims: “They died. Why aren’t we learning from these tragedies so that we can move people out of the cars that are causing these tragedies and move them into better cars with better protection?” The ivory tower meets the road There’s more than a little authority behind Hubele’s work. First, there’s the academic side. She is now professor emeritus, but during her 20+ year career at Arizona State University, she held the position of director of strategic initiatives for the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering and professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at Arizona State University. Hubele graduated magna cum laude from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a bachelor’s degree in math. She followed her master’s in operations research and statistics with a doctorate in computer and systems engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. After earning her Ph.D., she also be-

came co-owner and vice president for quality control in a Chandler company called Refrac System, which her husband Norman founded after leaving corporate life. In a kind of feminist jab, her website notes that she was the first ASU engineering school professor to get pregnant. When asked about that, she smiles and notes that with more than 100 professors, she was only the third woman to join the engineering school faculty and soon after was pregnant with her daughter, a Mountain Pointe High School graduate. But Hubele is no ivory tower academician. She has put that background to work in the courtroom, testifying over three decades as an expert witness in more than 120 consumer-related cases ranging from the way golf clubs are made to the reliability of guardrails, mortgage fraud to the safety of child seats in vehicles. But her biggest area of work has involved motor vehicles – including several cases involving the old Ford Crown Victorias once used by police officers with deadly results. In the 1990s and early part of this century, at least several dozen officers across the country died – and still more suffered horrific burns – after their Crown Vics collided with other motor vehicles. The patrol vehicles burst into flames because the fuel tank had been positioned by the manufacturer over the rear axle and were subjected to punctures that would cause explosions. A trail of product liability cases involving Crown Vics cost the manufacturer untold millions. Hubele testified in several – including the most celebrated locally, involving Phoenix officer Jason Schectertle, who

Strictly by the numbers Hubele’s expertise becomes a potent weapon in court through her painstaking study of statistics, something that she started making her career on when data processing involved punch cards and mammoth computers. Typically, she said, a manufacturer of anything doesn’t want to hear about statistics although “a product liability case is all about that.” When it comes to vehicles, she explained, “there’s an attribute about the vehicle that under these circumstances caused the death or injury of my client. But the typical defense on the part of the automotive industry is ‘we’re no worse than anybody else or that’s how the industry works. You know this is how the technology is introduced and we didn’t have that technology in that car.’” “Everything I do is data driven…What I tried to do for the courts is I try to describe what this organization did and how I look at it differently. So, it’s always been – and I’ve always looked at it – as an educational mission.” “Cars on the road are different than one in the lab where they are tested. For one, a human is driving the car. Safety has been around since cars were invented. The automobile industries want to ensure that their customers are safe on the road, but they are also concerned about their safety rating is determined by an algorithm that measures impact by sensors placed around crash test dummies. “These federal safety star ratings have played a big role, but now we find ourselves in a new age with new information at our disposal. That’s where the auto professor comes in. We take real, on-theroad crash data and use it to form our own safety grades. These ratings are not formed in a lab. They are formed on our roads and our cities with the cars we are driving now.” The information that formed the basis for her grading system probably can be broken down into 50 or more types – the age of the driver, the car, even the vehicle identification number. See

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Norma Hubele was part of Phoenix Police Officer Jay Schecterle’s team of experts who were ready to testify in a product liability suit against Ford Motor Co. over the unsafe positioning of gas tanks in Crown Victoria patrol cars that often produced explosions like the one where he suffered horrendous, disfiguring injuries. Ford settled before the trial, and has paid millions in cases involving more than 100 officers who were killed or injured in identical explosions.

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“We looked at over 150,000 records since 2001,” Hubele said. That translated into more than 4,200 makes and model years that were analyzed. Not surprisingly, the knowledge she has amassed from these reports carries a personal impact. Hubele drives an Acura – which got an A- in her grading system. After Hubele became a grandmother, she has used her knowledge to coax a somewhat reluctant daughter into buying a vehicle with a much higher grade than the one she had been driving. She envisions people using her grades not only when they buy a vehicle but when they rent one as well. She thinks it should be something parents use not only when they buy a new vehicle but before they pass down their old one to their child. But ultimately, she wants the auto industry to use her grades to make safer vehicles.

“We as an organization have recognized that the auto industry and everything surrounding the auto industry doesn’t change … unless they absolutely have

to,” Hubele said. “We’re out to educate the public so that the public starts demanding that. So that when a car buyer goes into a dealership, they’re asking the salesman, ‘Well, how does this rank with the auto professor?’”

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And he took direct aim at True Life attorney Chris R. Baniszewski’s argument that forcing his client to restore a golf course would violate the 13th Constitutional Amendment that bans slavery. “Willingly entering into a contract that could require operating a golf course is by no measure comparable to the practice of slavery that has scared the Nation’s soul,” Barnes wrote. “To argue otherwise would be to obscure the history of slavery in this country and the point of the Thirteenth Amendment to end it.” Barnes’ response to Baniszewski’s appeal brief marks the latest chapter in the long-running legal fight by homeowners Linda Swain and Eileen Breslin to force the restoration of the course, which was closed by Wilson Gee in 2013 and sold in 2015 to True Life for $9 million. True Life put down $750,000, but Gee last fall regained title to the site after foreclosing on True Life, which reneged on paying the balance. Nevertheless, before the trial on the homeowners’ suit in October 2017, True Life basically agreed to Gee’s dismissal from the lawsuit. So, the company is still subject to Judge John Hannah’s order re-

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The answer to True Life’s appeal brief marks the latest chapter in the long legal fight by two Ahwatukee Lakes homeowners to change what a judge called the “moonscape” that the defunct golf course has become since it was shut down in 2013.

quiring the course to be restored. True Life has said its experts estimated it would cost as much as $16 million to restore the course, though Barnes’ experts at trial estimated the cost would be around $6 million. True Life now has 20 days to respond to Barnes’ brief and then one or both parties must ask for oral argument before the court. The court is under no rigid timeline for setting the hearing. Moreover, ei-

ther party has the option to ask the state Supreme Court to consider the case, although that court is under no obligation to accept the appeal. Barnes notes testimony by several True Life officials in contending that the company always had the intention of using the golf course site for residential development. He cited one official who said “there was ‘no chance’ defendant would build a

stand-alone golf ” and another who said True Life “went into the purchase of the golf course ‘with eyes wide open’ to the challenges it faced in its effort to obtain the property, so defendant could redevelop the property into a residential use.” True Life waged a costly campaign for more than a year in an effort to get 51 percent of approximately 5,400 homeowners to agree to a change in the CC&Rs, but wound up with only about 2,000 signatures. The company had proposed a development called Ahwatukee Farms, which would have included about 270 single and duplex houses, a five-acre farm, a new location for Desert Garden Montessori, a café and various amenities. About six months before the trial, True Life switched gears, offering to build a “fun golf course” along with the homes. Barnes noted that True Life Executive Vice President Aiden Barry had testified in the trial that the company agreed to the $9 million purchase price because it “was based on the value defendant placed on the golf course to redevelop the property into a residential community.” “Because defendant did not intend to reconstruct and operate a stand-alone See

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golf course on the golf course, the condition of the golf course when defendant purchased the golf course was not a material consideration from the defendant’s point of view,” Barnes stated. He also disputed True Life’s attempt to persuade the judge that there had been “material changes” to the course warrantiong a change in the CC&Rs, stating the company bought the land “knowing if it lost the court battle, it could turn on its heel and walk away.” Barnes said that Gee’s companies – including one named Bixby Village – had started to let the course fall into disarray long before its 2013 closure. “The condition of the golf course progressively deteriorated between 2005 (one year after Bixby purchased the property) and 2017,” he wrote, citing photographs taken at various intervals over that time period. “Mr. Gee denied Bixby intentionally failed to maintain the course, but the photographic evidence contradicted his denial.” Barnes argues that True Life gambled on getting homeowners’ approval to change the CC&Rs and that there was “indisputable” evidence the company

considered the land-use regulations “superfluous and a mere hurdle to clear so TTLC could get on with the business of redeveloping the golf course. He also noted that even the county recognized the CC&Rs’ iron-clad requirement for a golf course when it gave the Lakes a special tax exemption lowering its property taxes. “The parties’ original intent was compliance with Arizona’s golf course valuation and taxation statutes,” Barnes wrote. “To qualify as such, the golf course must be capable of being used for ‘golfing or golfing practice by the public or by members and guests of a private club.’” He also cites an appellate court decision involving a similar dispute over the use of the Shalimar Golf Course for residential development, saying that court “decided, in spite of the harsh economic realities of trying to run a golf course, a promise (even by implication) the community is benefitted by a golf course must be upheld.” He chided True Life for allowing conditions to further deteriorate, noting that the judge said “the golf course now looks like a ‘moonscape.’” As for Win True Life’s claim that the recona Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience struction order imposed an economic at the NHRA Arizona Nationals hardship, Barnes wrote: February 23rd-25th

“TTLC was aware the former golf course had been closed and neglected to the point the golf course would have to be completely reconstructed. As the trial court found, because TTLC did not intend to reconstruct and operate a standalone golf course on the golf course, the condition of the golf course when it purchased the golf course was not a material consideration from TTLC’s point of view. “TTLC purchased the Golf Course with a full understanding of what it was buying – namely a strong deed restriction and a pending lawsuit to enforce that deed restriction – and nonetheless decided to purchase the property betting on the opportunity for a development.” “TTLC cannot say with any credibility a hardship has been imposed on it by reason of its own business decision to agree to pay $9 million and take on the issues in this action. That decision was a calculated roll of the dice gamble by TTLC – not a hardship imposed by the trial court or the 1992 CC&Rs.”

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he Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club did it again. With the help of other Ahwatukee residents, Kiwanians brought some cheer into the holidays for teens in group foster homes. Though donations fell off during the Kiwanis drive, resulting in fewer teens getting gifts than the number helped in the previous two years, organizer Andy Pettyjohn said the club still made 143 foster youth in 15 homes have a better Christmas than they might otherwise have had. Pettyjohn said she was grateful “to so many Kiwanis members, community businesses and community members who donated money, gift cards and clothing, maintained collections at different locations, picked up items, shopped for clothing, sorted items, baked cookies,

socks, boxers, shirt, sports, sweats or pajama pants, hygiene items and a $25 gift card for either WalMart/Target or Harkins/ AMC. Some got jackets, some an extra shirt, some a blanket or quilt and (Special to AFN) Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club members Debbie Sullivan and Lori Evans wrap gifts for fast food gift foster kids prior to delivering them to group homes. cards and/or miscellaneous wrapped gifts and delivered gifts and items, she said. Every girl got a jacket, pants, shirt, cookies. Every group home was deeply undies, socks, hygiene items (including a appreciative.” Each boy got at least a package of hair brush), an art therapy adult coloring

book with colored pencils and a $25 gift card for either Wal-Mart/Target or Harkins/AMC. Some also received pajamas, a blanket or quilt and fast food gift cards. Quilts were made and donated by the ARC Charity Sewers, and Pecos Storage provided free space to store the gifts until wrapping day. Debbie Sullivan organized a Christmas meal for one of the group homes that she delivered on Christmas Day. Carrie Chipman organized bakers to donate cookies so each group home could receive cookies. “We had donations of several new and used toys and stuffed animals which will be donated to Helen’s Hope Chest and Jose’s Closet, who provide clothing and toys to foster youth,” Pettyjohn added. The gifts came at a time when the head of Arizona Helping Hands, the state’s See

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Advocacy group to hold seniors conference in Ahwatukee BY ERIC NEWMAN AFN Staff Writer

o out and make things happen. Find your purpose and find joy. “Act your shoe size, not your age.” These are just a few distillations of the uplifting messages that will be delivered when the Senior Advocacy Group of Ahwatukee (SAGA) presents “Successful Aging: Keys to a Fun and Exciting Life” at the 2019 Senior & Family Conference and Expo Feb. 9 at the Ahwatukee Recreation Center. Several speakers, vendors and community members will attend to provide service and advice to senior residents and their families. Admission is free for the public. SAGA is a nonprofit that aims to provide Ahwatukee seniors – as well as those who care for them – with education, resources and advocacy in the local community. SAGA Board Chair Micki McAllister said that, having worked over 40 years in healthcare and with seniors, presentations to seniors often revolve too much around morbidity and the negative aspects of ag-

an engaging and fresh way,” McAllister said. “I think if you look at this year’s event, we certainly are building on the successful aging theme from last year. We’re giving that more of an uplifting and enticing theme, as opposed to the negative connotation that comes with aging some(Photo by Brandon Tigrett) SAGA aims to provide Ahwatukee seniors – as well as those who care for times,” she adds. them – with education, resources and advocacy in the local community. Annlouise Ferguson, SAGA ing. February’s slew of presentations offers Board Member and 2019 conference comore of a positive outlook. chair, said their events are a way to reach “So often it can be a heavy health- out to the growing senior population. care-oriented presentation, just based on “We wanted to do something completetheir age. We respect that, but the seniors ly different and design an event for older have asked for something more uplifting, adults that wasn’t just a ‘health fair.’ The and we have done our best to respond in Senior & Family conference is for any-

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Jennifer Turk, a human services program coordinator for the City of Phoenix, will give a presentation titled “Act your shoe size, not your age.”

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one who wants to laugh, get information on important local resources, meet your neighbors and experience SAGA,” Ferguson said. The keynote speaker for the event will be comedian Amberly Neese, who tours throughout the Southwest United States. Her speech will be titled “Joy in the Everyday,” and is aimed at providing encouragement to senior residents that they can, indeed, still have an impact on the lives of the people around them. “All of the contact that I’ve had with senior adults in my life, whether it’s my grandparents or hanging out at the local community center, there seems to be a pervasive feeling of being overwhelmed and feeling like they’ve lost purpose,” Neese said, adding: “Some feel like they don’t have a reason to be around, and that’s so erroneous. It makes me sad, so I want to do what I can to help them feel like they do have that purpose.” One tip she intends to provide is to go out and make experiences happen, rather than sit back and hope a happy, fulfilled life just shows up at your doorstep. “Often, no matter what station we are

“I don’t know why it kept popping into my mind. Wouldn’t it be interesting if we took that seriously? For example, I wear size 8-and-a-half, and what was I doing at that age?” Turk said. I was learning, having fun, trying new things. I was active, and I thought it just had to be that for my topic. I want to encourage them to stay active, be creative (Photo by Brandon Tigrett) and to not forget the Guests at the conference can peruse tables from more than 30 things we needed to exhibitors. nurture ourselves as in life, I think we often feel like we’re a re- children now,” Turk added. Turk, who oversees half of Phoenix’s ceiver of life, that it happens to us and our job is to respond accordingly. I disagree. I senior centers and is a regular at similar believe that each day is an opportunity to events, last presented three years ago for be proactive in making the most of it and SAGA. She said what impresses her most making the most of life, regardless of your about the conference is its ability to focus exactly on what Ahwatukee needs, unlike age or whatever else,” Neese explained. Another special guest speaker is Jennifer many events put on in Phoenix. “I like that it’s community-focused. The Turk, a human services program coordinator for the City of Phoenix. The theme of thing about Ahwatukee is, even though it’s her presentation is encapsulated in the clev- part of Phoenix, it’s kind of a tight-knit community. So, there’s a lot of providers er title, “Act your shoe size, not your age.”

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Legion post to hold annual Winterfest at ARC

Ahwatukee American Legion Post 64 will hold its annual Winterfest dinner-dance beginning at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at The Ahwatukee Recreation Center. The catered BYOB, adults-only dinner offers a choice of entrée – beef medallions in wine sauce or chicken marsala – and sides. That follows a 6 p.m. “Tribute Table for the POW/MIA” narrated by past Commander Ed Mangan. The seven-piece The Rhythm Edition Band will play oldies from the ‘50s through the ‘80s and there will be a raffle table and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $25 per person and available by calling 602-690-3361 or 602-751-6507.

Be … An Artist Studio slates ‘Spouse Whisperer’ comedy show

Be…An Artist Studio, 4025 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee, will hold its first comedy night of the new year at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19. “We have a great lineup for the new year,” said owner Sandra Marshall. “I am so excited because we are getting comedians calling us from all over the nation. When they perform one night with thousands of people, they come to our studio for the other night.” Comedian Mark Cordes, known as The Spouse Whisperer, is the featured comedian and discusses the dos and don’ts of relationships. Tickets: 480-247-6689 or BeAnArtistAZ.com.

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Chamber’s Ahwatukee A’fare to remember Prohibition Era

The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation is now selling tickets for Ahwatukee A’fare – a Prohibition Era-themed evening of art, jazz, dance, drinks and bites. Professionally produced by HDE Agency, the inaugural event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2 from 5-9 p.m. at Desert Foothills Park. Featuring local artists, restaurants, breweries, distilleries and music. Themed attire is optional. Admission is $50 online or $60 at the door and includes food and drink samples. This is a 21-and-over event. Tickets: ahwatukeechamber.com. In 2011, the Ahwatukee Chamber of Commerce established the Ahwatukee Chamber of Commerce Community Foundation (ACCF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, as an additional component focusing on civic, social and educational programs and projects for the community. Information: ahwatukeechamber.com or call 480753-7676.

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Library Teen Council

LTC meets to plan teen events at the library. Join us to earn community service hours, make friends and have fun. DETAILS>> 2-3 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 12-17. Free. No registration required.

TUESDAY, JAN. 15

Ironwood Writers

The third Tuesday of every month bring five doublespaced pages of writing to get feedback from your fellow writers during the Ironwood Writers Critique Group gathering. DETAILS>> 6-7:45 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adults. Free. No registration required.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16 Magic Tree House

Read the book at home for the Magic Tree House Book Club, then do fun time-travel activities at the library. Kids can read this month’s Magic Tree House series title Knight at Dawn by Mary Pope Osborne on their own or with family to prepare for hands-on activities that bring the story to life. February’s book: Mummies in the Morning by Mary Pope Osborne. DETAILS>> 4-5:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 6-11. Free. No registration required.

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The 19th annual Transportation Day hosted on the campus of Horizon Presbyterian Church and God’s Garden Preschool promises more than 40 service and other vehicles – fire trucks, bulldozers and more– along with bounce houses, raffles and pony and train rides. DETAILS>> 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 1401 E. Liberty Lane, Ahwatukee, Free. Sponsorship opportunities exist. Information: transportationday.com.

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Explore hands-on creative ways to design, experiment and invent while learning about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) through tinkering. DETAILS>> 2-4 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 6-11. Free. No registration required.

Bible study

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Freshmen showcase

Mountain Pointe High School will host an informational workshop about the school for all eighth grade students and their families. DETAILS>> 5-8 p.m., 44th Street and Knox Road gymnasium, Information: Joe Dominguez at jdominguez@tempeunion.org.

TUESDAY, FEB. 5

Women Who Care to meet

The quarterly meeting of Ahwatukee-based 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun will hold their quarterly meeting. The philanthropic group of women meet quarterly to contribute to a charity selected by the group. Guests are welcome. DETAILS>> 5:30-7:30 p.m., Foothills Golf Club, 2201 E. Clubhouse Drive, Ahwatukee, Information:

60 minute Boot Camp for men 18-55 years old looking to build muscle and transform their body in 2019!

Dance Studio 111 owner Kimberly Lewis will be holding auditions for her June 22 summer musical. The name of the production will be announced soon. Actors, dancers and singers can attend the auditions and rehearsals will be held throughout most of June. DETAILS>> 4:30-8 p.m. both days, 4910 E. Chandler Blvd # 111. Information: 480-706-6040 or dancestudio111.com.

Foundations of Our Faith Bible Study, a journey through Exodus that is biblically accurate and understandable for everyone. Learn the historical perspective which reveals the love of God for all His people. Technology and questions are both encouraged. DETAILS>> 9:15 a.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org/classes.

THURSDAY, JAN. 24

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Ahwatukee Eats, the food truck extravaganza, opens 2019 with a wide variety of unique food items. Some proceeds will support Boys to Men Mentoring, which helps boys 13-17. DETAILS>> 5:30-9 p.m. Foothills Pool Care and Repair, 3233 E. Chandler Blvd., free admission, pay only for food and beverages. The South Mountain team for Operation Christmas Child, which packs shoeboxes with necessities for shipment to poor children around the world, will be discussing volunteer opportunities throughout the year at a special meeting. DETAILS>> 9:30 a.m. Cupz n Crepes, 4232 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee.

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Learn desert gardening by getting your hands dirty with the Ahwatukee Community Gardening Project. Share in the knowledge, the produce and the smiles. All ages welcome. Bring sun protection and water, tools optional. DETAILS>> 8-9:15 a.m. in the northwest corner of the park at 4700 E. Warner Road, Ahwatukee, behind the guitar player at the Ahwatukee Farmers Market, which is open 9a.m.-1 p.m. Information: acgarden.org or 480-759-5338.

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Chess, knitters clubs

Two new clubs meet in Ahwatukee every Sunday:the Chess Club for players at all skill levels and Knitters Anonymous for all levels of knitters and people who crochet. DETAILS>> The Chess Club meets at 11 a.m. and Knitters Anonymous meets at 2 p.m., both at Sun Cup Café, 1241 E Chandler Blvd. For either club, call 480-246-1912 for more information.

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ix rescued dogs and five saved cats are hoping they can soon begin the new year with local families. Jannelle Cosgriff of the Friends for Life shelter said the animals she has would make fine additions to most Ahwatukee households. On the cat side, Tootie is an 18-monthold tabby “who had found herself at Friends for Life’s adoption center expecting kittens at any moment,” Cosgriff said. “She immediately went to a foster home to ensure she was in a safe place with focused care so she could have her kittens in a quiet environment. “Her four beautiful kittens are grown now and it is time for Tootie to find her forever home,” Cosgriff added, noting Tootie “is a very easygoing cat that loves her people. She loves to be picked up and cuddled.” Another cat, Sargento, “is a handsome boy having all the girls swooning over him. He is a very easy and adaptable kitty” with a “gorgeous coat” looking for “the good life” in a home where he can be kept inside, Cosgriff said.

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This luxury custom estate home is nestled on a 26,184sqft high mountain top above The Foothills with endless breathtaking views of Estrella and South Mountains located in the gated community of Eagle Ridge. This stunning estate includes 5,467sqft of livable space, 4 bedrooms suites plus executive office, extensive gourmet kitchen, walk-in wine cellar, dry bar, multiple offices, spacious family room, formal living and dining rooms and an incredible resort style backyard with panoramic mountain and city light views all on one level! Energy efficient with 4 new ultra-high efficiency 2018 TRANE a/c units with XV211 7’’ color smart display programmable thermostats, 2 new hot water heaters and electrical car hook up in garage. Travertine and wood floors, Cantera stone, granite counters, and custom cabinetry throughout entire home! Multi-room network wiring with automated control pad in each room. Beautiful front yard with stone water fountain, synthetic grass and Cantera trimmed custom iron front door which leads to beautiful foyer and opens to elegant formal dining room, executive’s style office with closet and large formal living room with rear patio access. Incredible gourmet kitchen with double kitchen islands including Sub Zero frig/freezer, custom 6 burner Dacor gas cooktop, multiple Wolfe wall ovens, Wolfe warming drawer, built-in Sharp microwave with automatic opening drawer, built-in stainless Bosch Coffee System with barista frig, Bosch and Fisher and Paykel dishwashers, Sub Zero ice maker, stainless veggie sink and large main stainless double sink. Custom stone work throughout area leading to Wine Cellar with 150-bottle Sub Zero wine refrigerator and built-in racks to hold another 400 bottles. Breakfast room off of kitchen with gorgeous sunrise views! Large family room with custom Cantera fireplace and custom wine bar with built-in frig and custom cabinetry. Gorgeous master bedroom suite with custom Cantera fireplace, sitting area, private patio access and bedside mountain/city light views. Fabulous dual entry “His and Hers” style master bathroom with separate custom sinks and cabinetry, granite counters, massive spa-like tub with jets and built-in headrest, custom stone walk-in showers, small secondary room off of bathroom and two over-sized walk-in closets. Uniquely designed guest bedroom suites each with its own bathroom and walk-in closet. Fantastic resort style backyard with huge travertine floored covered patio with TV/entertainment hook-up. Outer patio with Cantera stone flooring throughout includes beautiful outdoor kitchen and dining area with custom wrap around granite bar with umbrella which seats 8-10, built-in frig, built-in sink, built-in Grand Turbo BBQ with side burner, custom fire bowl, beautiful heated pebble tec play pool and spa with rock water fall feature and custom stone work throughout. Large synthetic grass area with 4-hole chip and putting green. Custom iron spiral staircase with stone stepping leads up to large rooftop patio with seating area, its own surround sound system and breath taking panoramic mountain and city lights! Custom powder room, secondary office off of garage, inside laundry room with granite counters and custom cabinetry and separate air-conditioned workshop/craft room in garage with built-in counters and cabinetry from plenty of storage. Custom fire pit and seating area in front yard off of 4-car garage with Cantera stone trim. This home has it all! Excellent Kyrene Schools. Great Ahwatukee location! For a detailed list of amenities and specifications click on the documents tab.

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Complete with the highest quality build and finishes, grand foyer, formal dining room, family room w/fireplace, gourmet kitchen includes: slab granite counters, alder cabinets, island, s/s appliances, gas cooktop, hood,warming drawer. 2 Wine fridges & pantry, executive office w/built-ins, media/theater room w/105 inch screen, master bedroom w/ stunning mountain views, master bath w/dual vanities, soaking tub & walk-in shower, guest bedroom w/en suite bath, travertine & hardwood flooring, basement inc: full wet bar, large family room & two bedrooms perfect for guests or teens, peaceful resort backyard w/dream views, covered patio, fireplace, pebble sheen pool, turf, garage w/storage. This luxurious estate is a perfect 10!!!

Extraordinary views of Mummy and Camelback mountains from private hillside lot in highly sought after MacDonald Acres. Redesigned custom Territorial home by James Rodgers boasts a main house of 3,502 sq. ft. and a guest casita with 686 sq. ft. including 4 br, 4 ba plus den, bonus room and tandem 6-car-garage. Spacious open kitchen features Sub-Zero double ovens, large granite island and abundant cabinetry. Stunning Santa Fe finishings throughout including vigas, exposed rustic beams, tongue and groove ceilings in master suite and bonus room and crisp masonry and plaster walls throughout. Inviting extended outdoor living space includes three covered patios, Kiva fireplace, large courtyard and an inspiring specimen cactus garden. Fully detached casita with one bedroom, full bath, kitchenette and great room. Make this incredible location your own secluded sanctuary.

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perhaps get a hit from a private real estate investor, a hedge fund or a real-estate investment trust. In the end, Hill accepted an Opendoor offer. He has no regrets. Thanks to the immediate offer and a quick closing, he spent the holidays with his daughter. “I was happy with the whole process,” Hill said. “Kenny set it all up. I didn’t have to do anything. It was pretty painless.” Klaus garnered a small referral fee from Opendoor for the Hill sale and took a reduced commission at closing, about onethird of the fee from a traditional sale. Klaus said the new wave of Internet home buying gives homeowners a tool they didn’t have before. However, a new power tool can also cause a painful injury if you’re not careful. “What you don’t know could cost you money,” Klaus said. While Klaus takes a tentative first spin around the dance floor with the Internet home-buying hotties, other influential East Valley agents are hugging the walls, waiting to see what happens. Matthew and Tia Coates, a top-performing agent duo with Revelation Real Estate in Chandler, said instant Internet home

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with their new lives. They offer a quick reward without the hassle of showings. Sellers can close in two weeks or ask for a “late KENNY KLAUS checkout,” depending on their needs. That translates to a lot less stress and a lot less frantic vacuuming for sellers with messy children and pets. South Phoenix and Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert and Queen Creek are a target-rich area for I-buyers. They like moderately priced homes – $350,000 is about the sweet spot, although they’ll buy lower priced homes and go up to about $400,000. The East Valley real estate market’s steady inflation rate made launching Opendoor in 2014 in the Valley a no-brainer, said Rob Reiling, the firm’s Phoenix general manager. Opendoor is in 17 markets now. Reiling said tech-savvy millennials in Chandler, Tempe and other East Valley communities are comfortable with the idea of Internet home selling and buying. The service is ideal for job relocations and con-

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tingent sellers. The goal, Reiling said, is helping sellers move quickly with a sense that they got a fair deal. Many home sellers often find their next dream home when an Opendoor house is on the market, and they do a round-trip transaction, he said. In the Coates’ experience, homeowners get bogged down during the Internet home-buying process during the inspection period, when they have to make the hard decisions about doing repairs or accepting credits. Money starts slipping away. The net figures on a traditional sale versus instant sale can be fairly eye-opening when it’s all said and done. Peck with Re/Max Foothills said he enjoys dealing with the I-buyers when he’s a buyer’s agent and they are the sellers. The homes are vacant and easily shown. The firms are experienced negotiators and take emotion out of the equation. “They’re a machine, and I know what the programming is,” Peck said. Peck said he wonders if the I-buyers will disappear as quickly as they sprang up when the East Valley market takes the inevitable downturn. That will be the true test. In any case, firms with names like Re/ Max, Century 21, Keller Williams and Revelation will still be around and thriving, he said.

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called a ‘good boy’ and is house trained.” Aria is a Blue Tick Coonhound blend female, about 3, whose owner also died, Cosgriff said, stating, “She previously lived with a cat, is house-trained and cratetrained. She does well with other dogs, although a dog introduction will be required. She pulls a bit on the leash but is otherwise lovely and with some regular practice, Aria should do very well on her leash.” Cosgriff said that while she gets along with kids, she doesn’t like to share her toys with them, so older children would likely be better. Ravi is a 3-year-old male that “rides well in the car, has lovely leash manners, and knows some basic commands and has a good amount of energy but does settle down very nicely,” she said. And Kappa may be 9, but “she has lots of energy and would like an active home. She was recently surrendered from her owner because he had to move and couldn’t take Kappa with him. Kappa is a real fun dog for an active family,” Cosgriff said. At Friends for Life, all animals are altered, vaccinated, microchipped and de-wormed; cats are tested for FELV/FIV. To get more information on any of their cats, email FFLcats@azfriends.org; for dogs, email

FFLdogs@azfriends.org. You can also find information at azfriends.org, visit their adoption center or call 480-497-8296. Meanwhile, Arizona Rescue also has a few homeless pets who could use caring families, according to spokeswoman Jenifer Barry. Maximus, another dog whose owner died, “has got some things going against him: He is a black, big, male dog that is around 7,” Barry said. “Unfortunately, these things don’t make him very desirable. Of course, we don’t feel that way, but we are aware of these things.” Nevertheless, she added, “Maximus does have a lot going for him. He is a lovable boy. Despite his size, he does not need or want a lot of exercise. He would prefer to leisurely explore the backyard, go for short, casual walks or just hang out with us humans. He has wonderful house manners, sleeps through the night and hasn’t so much as touched anything inappropriate.” Another dog, Meg, is a “huge hit at Rescue,” she said. “There’s a lot of personality in this tiny girl and the pictures do not do her justice. At the park, Meg was content to either sit in the shade or take a lap. Whatever you wanted to do was OK with her. She is a very confident walker and didn’t shy away from any other people or dogs that came her way. “ Also available is Jasmine, “an enchant-

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Christian and Jewish theology along with bible history, archaeology and linguistics for a rich learning experience. DETAILS>> 9:15 a.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee Information: 480-8932579. www.mvlutheran.org/classes.

MONDAYS

GOSBELLS

This learning handbell choir teaches you how to ring those bells! The group presents occasionally during worship services and special holidays throughout the school year. DETAILS>> 6 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org.

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Power Partners meet

The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce’s Power Partners meets. It’s a category-specific networking and leads group. Non-Chamber members can attend one event to “check it out.” DETAILS>> noon-1 p.m.at Native Grill and Wings 5030 E. Ray Road, Ahwatukee. Contact: Gina Jenkins, 480-990-5444.

LD 18 Dems meet monthly

Legislative District 18 Democrats gather monthly, usually the second Monday, to share news, opportunities, food and laughter. Meetings include guest speakers, legislative updates, how-to sessions and Q&A. Volunteer or just enjoy an evening with likeminded folks. DETAILS>> For times and places: ld18democrats.org/ calendar.

Babytime for walkers

Babies up to 23 months who are walking and are accompanied by a favorite adult enjoy Babytime with Sign Language for Walkers, with songs, activities to promote movement, rhymes, books and playtime in each lively session. DETAILS>> Except Jan. 21, 9:30-10 a.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages walking to 23 months. Free. Tickets are limited & available in the library 30 minutes before program start time.

Babytime for crawlers

Accompanied by a favorite adult, babies birth to crawling can enjoy songs, music, rhymes, books, interactive stories, simple sign language words, activities to promote movement and playtime. DETAILS>> Except Jan. 21, 10:30-11 a.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages birth to crawling. Free. Tickets are limited & available in the library 30 minutes before program start time.

Digital City

Children can let their digital creativity flow in this self-guided tech “playground.” We provide hands-on beginner bots, exercises to build fine motor skills and Chromebooks preloaded with links to code-learning environments, 3D modeling and digital art programs. DETAILS>> Except Jan. 21, 4-5 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 5-12. Free. No registration required.

TUESDAYS

Estrangement support

Although rarely discussed, family estrangement is

far more common than most people realize. The estranged suffer from loneliness, lack of self-esteem, guilt, anger and depression. Desert Foothills United Methodist Church provides a support group that meets the first Tuesday of every month. The public is invited to the “Living Loss” sessions. No questions asked, and anonymity will be respected. DETAILS>> 7 p.m., first Tuesday of every month; 2156 E. Liberty Lane, Ahwatukee. Free. Information: 480460-1025 and office@desertfoothills.org. The January meeting will be Jan. 8 because of the holiday.

Prayer night offered

Ahwatukee Health and Recovery holds a weekly prayer night. The public is invited. DETAILS>> noon-1:30 p.m., 16515 S. 40th St. #119, Ahwatukee. Free.

Chair yoga featured

Inner Vision Yoga Studio offers chair yoga to help seniors and people recovering from injuries to stay fit. DETAILS>> 1:30-2:30 p.m., 4025 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. $6 per class. Information: 480-330-2015 or donna@innervisionyoga.com.

Toastmasters sharpen skills

Improve your speaking skills and meet interesting people at Ahwatukee Toastmasters meetings. DETAILS>> 6:45-8 a.m at the Dignity Health Community Room, 4545 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee.

Power Partners available

The Ahwatukee Chamber offers Power Partners every Tuesday except the second Tuesday of the month, when attendees are encouraged to attend the Wake Up Ahwatukee Morning Mixer. Unlike our Monday Power Group, this group will be non-category specific, meaning you can have more than one member in each business category. DETAILS>> 7:45-8:45 a.m. Jason’s Deli, 7230 W. Ray Road, Chandler. Free. Information: Gina Jenkins, 480990-5444.

WEDNESDAYS ToddlerTime

Toddlers 24-47 months-old, accompanied by a favorite adult, enjoy interactive activities that encourage emerging language skills such as stories, songs, games and playtime. Children and caregivers also practice Baby Sign Language, a great way to help young children develop communication skills, in this active session. DETAILS>> Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 24-47 months. Free. Tickets are limited & available in the library 30 minutes before program start time.

Sit, Stay, Read!

Emerging readers of all ages can sign up for reading time with a registered therapy animal & human team. Read to Truffles on Wednesdays. DETAILS>> Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. All Ages. Free. No registration required.

Chiming Cherubs

This “ringing and singing” choir is perfect for the younger kids who love music and want to learn to ring the handbells and/or enjoy singing. Chiming Cherubs present occasionally during our worship services and See

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special holidays throughout the school year. DETAILS>> 5:45 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St. Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran. org.

Joyful Noiz Children’s Choir

Upbeat children’s choir with music and a message that kids can get excited about. This choir usually sings monthly during our worship services and presents a Christmas Musical. DETAILS>> 5:30 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St. Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran. org.

Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery is a Biblical 12-step program that helps you find hope and healing from all of life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups. Whether it’s addiction, loss, anger or stress, you can find the freedom you’re looking for today. DETAILS>> 6:20 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org.

Lectionary Bible Study

Study and examine the Scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday at a deeper level. This weekly class dissects the passages for the upcoming weekend, giving you time to study and understand the historical background. DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St. Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran. org.

The Boy Crisis Book Study

Boys are failing to thrive in nations throughout the world. This trend has been accelerating for the past 50 years. Why aren’t we paying attention? What is contributing to “The Boy Crisis,” and what can we do to change it? DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St. Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran. org.

Sanctuary Choir

If you enjoy singing and want to play a role in worship, the Sanctuary Choir is your next step! This choir sings regularly at our 9:15 a.m. worship services and is a part of our Cantata Choir that presents around Christmas and Easter. DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St. Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran. org.

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Fun with watercolors

People can get step-by-step instruction in watercoloring whether they are beginners and intermediates. DETAILS>> 2-4:30 p.m. in instructor’s home studio off Ranch Circle North in Ahwatukee. Four classes for

$90. To register: Judy Lokits 480-471-8505, or jlokits@ yahoo.

Montessori holds open house

Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori holds an open house weekly. It includes a short talk about Montessori education, followed by a tour of its campus. DETAILS>> 4 p.m. Wednesdays, 3221 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. Information: 480-759-3810

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Grief support is free

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. 602-636-5390 or HOV.org.

Foothills Women meet

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 featured. DETAILS>> 7 p.m. second Wednesday of the month, Foothills Golf Club, 2201 E. Clubhouse Drive. Contact Shelley Miller, president, at 602-527-6789 or essentiallyshelley@gmail.com.

God’s Garden Preschool and Child Development Center nurtures your child’s love of learning, citizenship, and spirituality. We provide the building blocks for success in Kindergarten and beyond, laying the foundation for a future as thoughtful contributing members of society. Offering 2, 3, 4 and 5 day class schedules, as well as extended day and enrichment Ahwatukee! schedules for children ages 2 through 5, we have space for everyone!

Parents can ‘drop in’

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 at 602-827-8200, ext. 348, or rcarter@cals.arizona.edu.

‘Dems and Donuts’ set

Legislative District 18 Democrats gather for an informal chat. DETAILS>> Free and open to the public 7:30-9 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Denny’s, 7400 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. RSVP: marie9@q.com or 480592-0052.

THURSDAYS

Teen Thursdays @ the Library

Ironwood Library provides the snacks and fun; you just bring yourself and a friend for gaming, karaoke, crafting, snacks and more. DETAILS>> 4-5:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 12-18. Free. No registration required.

MOPS – Mothers of Preschoolers

This group is designed for moms whose kids are aged birth to kindergarten. They meet in a safe place “to navigate the world of motherhood, faith and life together.” Free child care for ages 0 to 5. DETAILS>> 9-11 a.m. every other Thursday starting Aug. 23. Foothills Baptist Church, 15450 S. 21st St., Ahwatukee. Information: 480-759-2218 or foothillsbaptist.org/ mops.

Networking group meets

ACT Networking Group, standing for Ahwatukee, Chandler and Tempe, meets weekly. DETAILS >> 7:45-8:45 p.m., Tukes Kafe, 15815 S. 50th St., See

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Free child care for ages 0 to 5. DETAILS>> 9 a.m. second and fourth Thursday, Foothills Baptist Church, 15450 S. 21st St. Call Kim at 480-7592118, ext. 218.

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Teen Thursdays

Ironwood Library provides the snacks and fun every Thursday; teens just bring themselves and a friend for gaming, movies, Kahoots and crafts. First Thursdays: video games; second Thursdays: artmaking; third Thursdays: Upcycling Makerspace; fourth Thursdays: Library Volunteer Opportunities. DETAILS>> 4-5:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 12-18. Free. No registration required.

Kiwanis meets weekly

The Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club meets weekly and welcomes newcomers. DETAILS>> 7:30 a.m. Biscuits Restaurant, 4623 E. Elliot Road, Ahwatukee. Information: mike.maloney2003@ gmail.com.

Financial peace

Financial Peace University is a nine-week video and small group class that teaches God’s plan for handling money. It will help you: pay off debt, save for the future and give like never before! DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee 480-893-2579. mvlutheran. org/classes or fpu.com/1070125

FRIDAYS

Toastmasters meet

The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce has a weekly Toastmasters meeting. DETAILS>> 8-9 a.m., First American Title conference room, 4435 E. Chandler Blvd. #100, Ahwatukee. Information: Tessy Bryan 480-330-6528 or vppr1811442@toastmastersclubs.org.

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Fish fry for anyone

You don’t have to be a member of the Ahwatukee Country Club to enjoy its weekly fish fry dinner, featuring all-you-can-eat deep-fried battered cod, as well as your choice of sweet potato fries, French fries or a baked potato with freshly made coleslaw and tartar sauce. Soft drinks, beer/wine, cocktails available. DETAILS>> 4-7 p.m. $13.95. 12432 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. 480-893-1161. Reservations accepted.

SATURDAYS

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Young readers & listeners can sign up for reading time with a registered therapy animal & human team. First and third Saturdays: Read with Raven and Cassie. Second & Fourth Saturdays: Read with JoJo. DETAILS>> 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 5-10. Free. No registration required.

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Fun with watercolors

People can get step-by-step instruction in watercoloring whether they are beginners and intermediates. DETAILS>> 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in instructor’s home studio off Ranch Circle North, Ahwatukee. Four classes for $90. To register: Judy Lokits 480-471-8505, or jlokits@yahoo.com.

Alzheimer’s support group

Caregivers for Alzheimer’s patients can find support monthly. 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.

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DiCiccio: City Hall gaming the public with rigged deals BY SAL DICICCIO AFN Guest Writer

f you’re looking for a smoking gun of how political insiders subvert the will of citizenry, you need look no further than what City Manager Ed Zuercher did behind closed doors. Zuercher, a strong proponent of light rail, gave an attorney on contract to the city of Phoenix the go ahead to sue Phoenix citizens to stop a filed initiative fixing our roads – an initiative signed by over 40,000 Phoenix residents. If successful, these citizens would take future light rail monies and use the money to fix our roads today. Phoenix bureaucrats and politicians have been quietly fighting this citizen driven proposal. And, now we know that they have allowed a

contract lawyer – someone paid by our tax dollars – to go after these defenseless citizens. This smacks of government corruption at its worst. No vote of the council was taken to allow this “waiver.” Nor were council members informed of this action. Once again, the insiders took matters into their own hands. Again. How the city manager conducts himself transfers down to department heads and other top staff members. They watch these behind-the-scenes manipulations, see how the system can be rigged, and come to feel no restraint on their own actions. They see the public process being subverted, and are willing to subvert it themselves. They see the lack of transparency at the top, and feel no constraint to be

transparent themselves. The results of constant gaming, insider dealing, and closed-door schemes are predictable – a continuous and obvious lack of respect for our citizens on behalf of City Hall politicians and insiders that is anything but shocking. Recent days and months have been nothing but one last minute surprise after another. No one knew the South-Central rail project was only going to have one lane of traffic in each direction around it until the insiders proclaimed it was too far down the tracks to stop. No one knew about the ridiculous tax on medicine until literally 48 hours before the vote. The Suns arena deal came forward without public input, or even disclosure of basic, needed information. Even now, weeks after the deal was

brought to light – and despite my direct request – the City has yet to provide a financial analysis of the deal. No response. Nada. They want us to approve spending $150 million of your money, and they refuse to even give us a line-item breakdown of costs. This isn’t just totally irresponsible. It’s worse than that. It is absolute and utter contempt for the public. Politicians and city insiders cannot continue to game the public with one rigged deal after another. It has to stop. Transparency and process needs to be restored, and restored immediately. The political games being played by City professional staff must end. City Manager Ed Zuercher must clean up his house – or find a new home. -Sal DiCiccio is the Phoenix City Council for District 6, which includes Ahwatukee.

Bowie: Education, water and teen suicides top my list BY SEN. SEAN BOWIE AFN Guest Writer

s we begin the New Year, I want to say thank you once again to our community for re-electing me to represent you in the state senate for the next two years. It is an honor to serve our community, and I am humbled by your trust and support, as evidenced by our double digit margin of victory this past November. We are set to begin the 2019 legislative session on Monday, Jan. 14, and this session promises to be an interesting one. I will be serving on three committees critical to the budget and economic issues this session – Appropriations, Finance, and

Commerce. Education funding will continue to be a dominant theme this year at the state capitol, as we seek to continue our investment in our local K-12 public schools. I supported the budget last year that gave our teachers and educators a 10 percent pay raise, with our goal this year of increased support for our educators and our schools. I will be working with colleagues on both sides of the aisle on ways to further increase our support of our local schools. Water will be another dominant issue, particularly now that the threat of water shortages in future years is becoming more evident. Approval of our state’s drought contingency plan is critical to prepare ourselves for future drought and shortages.

An issue that is close to home for our community is the alarming rate of suicide among our teenage youth. I introduced a bill last year that would have mandated suicide prevention training for our educators at the middle school and high school level. I will be introducing the bill again this year, this time with broad bipartisan support. This training will help educators spot the warning signs before it’s too late and know the best ways to lend a helping hand. In addition to my work at the capitol, I will also be visiting local businesses and employers this spring to hear more about how I can be helpful and what issues are most important to them. And just like I did in my first term, I will also be touring all 45 public schools in our district in

2019 – it’s one of my favorite parts of the job, and I’m looking forward to seeing everyone again! My door is always open to our community at the state capitol. Starting Jan. 19, I will be holding community open office hours every Saturday morning during session for anyone who wants to ask me a question or discuss bills or issues that are before us at the state capitol. They will be coming up at a coffee shop near you! You can check my Facebook or Twitter pages for information on times and locations throughout the legislative session. You can reach me at the state capitol by phone at 602-926-3004, or by email at sbowie@azleg.gov. -Sen. Sean Bowie represents Legislative District 18, which includes Ahwatukee.

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Dr. Mary Jo Kutler closes out cherished practice BY COTY DOLORES MIRANDA AFN Contributor

t was 26 years ago when Dr. Mary Jo Kutler founded and opened Ahwatukee Pediatrics. She’s tended to thousands of little patients in the ensuing years, and now the Ahwatukee resident is retiring. She saw her last patient on Christmas Eve. And she admitted it wasn’t easy, but was necessary. “I’ve done this for 26 years, and I’ve done a really good job, but I’m exhausted,” Kutler, 61, said of her 12-to-15-hour days, six days a week. “I plan to get some much-needed brain rest and to sleep,” she laughed. “And first and foremost, I plan to love on my husband, my children and my precious grandchildren.” Kutler, a doctor of osteopathic medicine, has been married to Sheldon Kutler for 34 years. Together they raised daugh-

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Dr. Mary Jo Kutler has retired after serving the community through her Ahwatukee Pediatrics practice for 26 years.

ters Lauren Kutler and Nicole Pont, both of whom live in Ahwatukee.

Though Kutler will no longer be seeing patients at her office at 15715 S. 46th St.,

she will be on-site for two months as it transitions to Pleasant Pediatrics under Dr. Kathryn Brown, also a doctor of osteopathic medicine. “We actually did our residency together,” Kutler said. “All my staff is staying, and I’ll help facilitate the change. It will be great for the patients as it is a bigger group with more appointment availability. “And yes, it will look a little bit different because it’s a different entity, but overall the change will be good for patients and their families.” Born on Long Island and educated at the New York Institute of Technology, Kutler received her medical degree at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, then came to Phoenix to complete her residency at Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Maricopa Medical Center. Straight out of that residency and deSee

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Dr. Joy Wolfe leaving Ahwatukee for ASU position BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

here’s a mixture of melancholy and excitement as Dr. Joy Wolfe prepares for a new phase in her medical career. On the one hand, she’s going to miss treating her friends and neighbors in Ahwatukee, where she started practicing in 1996 a short time after she became a board-certified family doctor. On the other, she’s also looking forward to becoming a staff physician at the Student Health Services center on Arizona State University’s main campus – where her academic preparation for her career began as an undergraduate student. But another feeling she’s always had as a physician trumps both her sadness and her anticipation. “I’ve always honored when I treat a patient, that I’ve been given a honor when they welcome you into their lives,” she said.

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Dr. Joy Wolfe has always enjoyed family practice, but has decided to take a position as a staff physician at the Student Health Services center on Arizona State University’s main campus.

Most recently a staff physician at AZ Spine Disc and Sport, Wolfe feels particularly blessed when she ponders her 23

years in Ahwatukee. “What other field do you get to care for two or three generations of families?”

she explained. “Where else can you treat your friends and neighbors? This is such an amazing community.” Wolfe isn’t moving from the home she has made in Ahwatukee after she started working at the old Samaritan clinic on Ray Road in 1996. She had joined there – four years after getting her medical degree from the University of Arizona School of Medicine and then completing her residency – after working for the Cigna medical center in Tempe. Her oldest sister, who is now a retired physician, couldn’t understand why she liked being a family doctor instead of developing a specialty that would come with fewer administrative headaches and likely a more lucrative income. And to that she would give the same answer: She felt privileged to be part of other people’s lives, trusted by them to take care of whatever ailed them. She remembers telling her sister, “You See

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spite well-intentioned warnings against going it alone, she opened Ahwatukee Pediatrics as a solo practitioner. It was a move she said she never regretted, even when times were hard – and there have been hard times with the years bringing skyrocketing malpractice insurance costs and other overhead expenses. She recalled her attempt at growing her practice to include other physicians, but it didn’t bring the results she’d hoped for. “I decided bigger wasn’t better and scaled back to myself and my nurse practitioners,” she said. She is profuse with praise for her staff, some of whom, like Julie Kelly, have been with her for more than 20 years. Other long-term staff members include Krista Serio and Cindy Cain, whom she credited with being her “peripheral brain.” She said she is grateful to work alongside her nurse practitioner, Dianne Olson, who has been with her 13 years and is retiring as well. “They’re dedicated and loyal,” she said, crediting her practice’s success to them and the office’s consistent wins in AFN’s “Best of Ahwatukee” awards for Best Pediatrician and Best Nurse Practitioners.

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Surrounding Dr. Mary Jo Kutler are her staff members. From left, back: Cindy Cain, Julie Gaulke, Julie Kelly and Krista Serio. Flanking Kutler in front are Sherry Lee, left, and Dianne Olson.

“It wasn’t just my work that won these awards, it was also the devotion of my front and back office staff,” said Kutler. “If you have a bad experience at the front desk, chances are you might not come back again.” Her staff readily heaps praise on their doctor, too.

Kelly, an Ahwatukee resident of 22 years, recalled how her association with Ahwatukee Pediatrics began when she sought a part-time job while her two children were in school. “I answered an Ahwatukee Foothills News ad for just that type of position at Ahwatukee Pediatrics. Never would I have

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Sheldon Kutler is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God and has an ongoing prison ministry at the Lower Buckeye Jail for the past 10 years. Kutler said one of the advantages of having her own medical practice was being able to pray with parents of young patients when they needed more than physical help. “I pray with patients, yet I’m not pushy about it at all. I’ve made some good relationships through the years,” she said. “I have seen God’s work at hand in my practice, my life and the lives of many patients.” And the relationships built with Ahwatukee families have brought her great joy, she said. “I’m forever grateful to families who have entrusted their children to me; I hold that dear. There are phenomenal doctors all around me, but they chose to have me as their pediatrician and that’s humbling,” she said. “I’m blessed to have served the community, and enjoyed watching parents with second generation children having the continued confidence to bring their children to this practice.”

One of those patients, Katelyn Koloseike Hall, was a patient of Kutler’s as a child through age 18 and chose her for the pediatrician for her own three children, ages 2-5 years. “I’m the oldest of six kids, five girls and one boy – he’s the youngest and was still seeing Dr. Kutler,” said Hall, a Chandler resident. “Obviously, going to Dr. Kutler as a child was not my choice, but bringing my kids to her once I became a mom was. When I was pregnant with Jimmer (James, 5) and filling out hospital paperwork, it asked for our pediatrician. It didn’t take much time for me to choose Dr. Kutler, Hall explained, noting: “Although I personally had not been a patient of hers since I turned 18, I saw her often while shuttling my younger siblings to appointments. Dr. Kutler became part of our family over the years.” Having traversed childhood through teen years with the same pediatrician, Hall said there were many instances where it was more than just another office visit. “She saw me when I was sick, but also when I was healthy. She saw me when things in my life were going great and when things in my life were not-so-great. She cared about keeping me healthy in every aspect of my life,” recalled Hall.

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As for the diversity, she was somewhat intrigued that there are so many students from page 35 from so many different countries who speak so many different languages that see 10 patients; I see 10 stories.” there’s a telephone system that hooks up Her sister replied, Wolfe recalled, “‘Oh staff and patients with a live translator. good Lord, you don’t talk to them, do “You couldn’t possibly have as many transyou?’ I said, ‘That’s the fun of it.’” lators on staff as there are languages spoShe felt that being part of a family pracken by these students,” she said. tice struck the right balance for her. Wolfe said she’ll stop seeing her Ahwatu“I had no desire to open my open prackee patients next week, but will spend four tice,” she explained. “I didn’t want to be weeks without picking up a paycheck bethe big boss. I just wanted to help people.” fore starting at ASU “You meet so many different types of The reason? The people, it’s like being same devotion part of a lot of differI’ve always honored when I treat a patient, that has driven ent novels,” she said. her career: “to be She has served her that I’ve been given a honor when they sure I have closed profession with disthe loop on everywelcome you into their lives tinction, winning sevthing for patients. eral awards and earnosity when she begins her new job next I wanted to be sure that no one had outing raves from her patients. standing issues and figured four weeks Typical was this online rave from a pa- month at ASU. She was impressed immediately and a would be enough to finish any loose ends.” tient: “I have gone to Dr. Wolfe for 19 And once again, she expresses those duyears and have referred many of my friends little bit awed by the size of the two-stoand family to her. I would never go any- ry student medical complex, which has a eling emotions as she prepares for a new number of specialized facilities – including stage in her career. where else.” “The most difficult part is saying goodThe youngest of five children by a father an isolation room for patients with contabye to my patients. It’s been a blast being who was an engineer and a mother an el- gious diseases. She’s also awed by the student body’s im- here,” she said. ementary school teacher, Wolfe was indimensity and diversity. Then, she added, “I am so thrilled” rectly inspired by her oldest sister. “It was big when I was there, but now it about the ASU position. “It’s going to be It happened when her sister was in medgreat.” ical school at U of A and she invited her has grown so much,” she said.

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Red Mtn. grad keeps ‘Hello, Dolly!’ alive at Gammage BY LAURA LATZKO GET OUT Contributor

he musical “Hello, Dolly!” continues to endear audiences more than 60 years after its debut because of its farcical storyline, memorable music and relatable yet offbeat characters. Led by Betty Buckley and aided by northeast Mesa native Connor Wince, the national tour of “Hello, Dolly!” is keeping the musical alive. It runs at ASU Gammage through Jan. 13. “Hello, Dolly!” follows widowed socialite Dolly Gallagher Levi (Buckley), who is enlisted to play matchmaker for cantankerous “half-a-millionaire” Horace Vandergelder, but ultimately has a more devious plot in mind to land herself a husband. She also is enlisted to help artist Ambrose Kemper, who is in love with Horace’s niece, Ermengarde, and is joined in her hijinks by hotel clerks Cornelius Hackl and Barnaby Tucker. Created by Jerry Herman and Michael Stewart, “Hello, Dolly!” debuted on Broadway in 1964 and was revived in 2017, subsequently winning four Tony Awards, including

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In “Hello, Dolly!,” ensemble members play a variety of roles, including townspeople and waiters.

Best Revival of a Musical. The national tour also stars Lewis Stadlen, as Horace Vandergelder; Garett Hawe, as Ambrose Kemper; Morgan Kirner, as Ermengarde; Nic Rouleau, as Cornelius Hackl, and Jess LeProtto, as Barnaby Tucker.

An ensemble member, Wince graduated from Red Mountain High School in northeast Mesa and earned a journalism degree from Arizona State. While growing up in Arizona, the actor performed with the East Valley Children’s Theatre, Prather Entertain-

ment Group and Hale Centre Theatre. “Hello, Dolly!” is the actor’s second national tour. He has been in the ensemble cast for the national tour of “The Little Mermaid.” When he steps on the Gammage stage with this national tour he expects to see a many familiar faces. “My mom has invited just about everyone I know in Arizona. It’s really exciting to be able to go home and perform my show there,” Wince said. Wince added that the show’s positive message speaks to him. “The show is all about the joy in the world.” He says the production doesn’t rely on technical elements or special effects. Instead, it focuses on the quirky storyline and characters, as well as big production numbers. “It’s definitely very traditional Broadway style, with a lot of ballet in the show,” Wince said. “It’s really based in what musical theater was, and I think that’s something we’re all proud of.” He said the show’s humor still stands up. See

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Styx understands the loneliness of exploring the world BY LAURA LATZKO GET OUT Contributor

he band Styx has touched listeners around the world since the 1970s and continues to make meaningful music with a human touch. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famers continue with 2017’s The Mission, an album they’re pushing on a tour that comes to the Celebrity Theatre on Friday, Jan. 11, and Saturday, Jan. 12. The Mission tells a futuristic story of the first manned mission to Mars in 2033. Guitarist James “JY” Young said that separation is a common bond between traveling musicians and explorers. “As touring musicians, we deal with separation from loved ones on a regular basis,” said Young, who has a degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering. “We are gone from home half of the year, and somebody’s mother dies while you’re on the road, and you just can’t be there. Your parents die, crises occur at home, and you’re 1,000, 2,000 or 10,000 miles away. “The sense of separation that we feel in our career as touring musicians certainly is

depicted a sailing ship but later became focused on a spaceship. For The Mission, the group used analog equipment similar to its first album. Young said that throughout the years Styx has retained its signature sound. “I just think we’re more evolved but the basic power of (Special to AFN) the band still comes Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famers Styx are coming to the Celebrity Theatre Jan. 11the bass, 12 playing cuts from their 2107 album The Mission, depicting the first manned from mission to Mars. Guitarist James “JY” Young said that separation is a bond be- drums, guitar and keyboard and the tween touring musicians and explorers. three-part harmony not going to be as profound as the feeling of vocals, which has always been our signaseparation that people have in outer space ture,” Young said. Young has been in the group since its earand knowing they are going to head 40 million miles away, but I think the human emo- ly days with bass player John Panozzo and guitarist Tommy Shaw. It has newer faces tion won’t be that different.” Styx has embraced space themes with in drummer Todd Sucherman, bass guitarist its song “Come Sail Away,” which originally Ricky Phillips and Scottish-born Canadian

keyboard player Lawrence Gowan. Styx has produced 16 studio albums, four of which have gone multi-platinum. Styx’s crowds are a mix of original fans who have loved its music since the beginning and newer listeners who are just discovering it. The latter group speaks to the music’s timeless quality and focus on the formative years between youth and adulthood. “We’ve always been known for doing quality records and quality shows, but that doesn’t guarantee anything. But somehow our music remains relevant,” Young said. “I really attribute it to in the late ’60s through the ’70s and ’80s, rock music was geared not at all ages but at young people in a way. The lyrics are more relatable to people in their late teens, 20s and 30s.” One of the band’s writers, Young said that Styx’s music evokes similar feelings in him as in the beginning. “It’s a joyful thing to me. I think more than anything the joy that I bring to the stage and the joy that the rest of my band mates bring to the stage is contagious. If you exude joy See

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“I think it’s probably much more comedic than people would expect from it,” Wince said. “People are usually hysterically laughing by the end of it.” “Hello, Dolly!” has challenged the actor because it is such a dance-heavy show, especially for ensemble members. “There were dance moves I had to really practice during rehearsal to get them right,” he said. “I think that’s one of the prideful things about the show. We really worked hard to get it where it is.” In the production, the ensemble members play a variety of characters, including townspeople and waiters. Wince says when playing each character he tries to have a specific focus. “When I’m playing a waiter, it’s really just about pride,” Wince said. “We’re very astute and put together as opposed to when I’m a polka-competition dancer. I’m usually a little bit more wacky.” The show leans toward ballet, but the dancers showcase their polka skills during the competition scene. In one of Wince’s favorite scenes, Dolly shows Cornelius and Barnaby how to dance. “It turns into a huge dance number with all of the ensemble. It really is just a moment that is all about the joy of dancing,” Wince said. Wince became involved in theater and

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started taking vocal lessons at a young age but didn’t start dance classes until age 17. Through middle school, he did gymnastics, training that has served him well as an actor. “I think that helped me in knowing my body, controlling it. In 90 percent of my shows I’ve done as an adult, I’ve tumbled,” Wince said. Growing up, he was the only performer in his family and would often put on shows for his family. “I have quite a few embarrassing home videos of me putting on some dance performances,” Wince said. On a more serious note, Wince performed in the Hale Centre Theatre’s “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” which led him on his path as a performer. “That was the first time that I realized my strengths as a dancer and began to realize how much I really enjoyed doing that. I’ve always loved being in the (Special to the Tribune) ensemble. I think it’s such Red Mountain High graduate Connor Wince expects a big hometown an impactful and powerful crowd when “Hello, Dolly!” runs at ASU Gammage through Jan. 13. job,” Wince said.

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then the crowd reflects that,” Young said. Until 2008, the band didn’t play “Mr. Roboto,” among its most-popular hits. Young said they avoided it because it was so different from their other songs. They added it to their sets due to audience demand. “We’re just finally catering to the audience that discovered us as 11-year-olds back in ’83 by playing that,” Young said. Young has found that other songs, such as “Renegade,” “Too Much Time on My Hands” and “Crystal Ball,” have had an impact on the fans’ lives. For him, singing them in unison with the crowd is similar in some ways to a church service. “It’s a celebration that bonds us all together and reminds us about what remains good still in life on planet Earth,” Young said.

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Pink Martini brings pop-jazz flavors of the world to Chandler BY ALAN SCULLEY GET OUT Contributing Writer

s his group, Pink Martini, continues to tour behind its latest album, Jes dis oui!, frontman/pianist Thomas Lauderdale sounds downright astonished that he still gets to follow his musical inspirations and make a living in the process. “We’ve been going for 23 years,” Lauderdale said, reflecting on his Pink Martini journey, which comes to the Chandler Center for the Arts on Friday, Jan. 18. “On paper it’s preposterous. It seems so implausible for a band playing this kind of music and traveling the world for 23 years would actually be able to function. But here we are. We’re very lucky.” The musical niche Lauderdale and Pink Martini have carved is indeed unlike any other in pop music. The group’s style traverses a spectrum that takes in vintage and contemporary pop, jazz, classical and international. The songs are sung in a host of languages—with Jes dis oui! spanning French, Farsi, Armenian, Portuguese, Arabic, Turkish, Xhosa and last, but not least, English. The musical mix begins to make sense when one learns a little about Lauderdale’s background and upbringing. “I’m the oldest of four adopted children. My parents were White, but they adopted

a multicultural family,” he said. “My father went back and forth between being a minister and being a plant nurseryman. So I spent a lot of time both in the church and also growing up on a plant nursery in Indiana. After church services, I would go up to the piano and pound out the hymns that I had heard during the service. My parents sort of took it as a sign. “So I started piano lessons when I was 6, and my parents aren’t really very musical. They listen to music. They had an original tape player. There were six things that really were my childhood soundtrack. They were Ray Conniff, Ray Charles, Roger Miller, the New Christy Minstrels, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the soundtrack to Jesus Christ Superstar. That was my childhood. That coupled with the fact that I studied a couple of different languages and classical music and also loved sort of like show tunes, from like Rogers & Hammerstein, those are the influences. And what you get really is Pink Martini, from all of that.” Lauderdale did not initially see music as a career option. After attending Harvard University, he moved to Portland and had an eye on a future in politics. “I was working at City Hall when I was in high school and even throughout college See

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Pink Martini, which brings its pop-jazz style to Chandler on Jan. 18, has been together nearly 23 years. “It seems so implausible for a band playing this kind of music and traveling the world for 23 years,” said frontman/pianist Thomas Lauderdale. “But here we are. We’re very lucky.”

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and beyond college,” he said. “My goal was really to become mayor of Portland. That was my hope.” As part of his preparations to run for office, Lauderdale attended fundraisers for various political campaigns and progressive causes. One thing he noticed was that the musical groups hired for these events left a lot to be desired. He saw that as an opportunity to put his musical background to work. So in 1994, Lauderdale formed Pink Martini, feeling a style built around a mix of retro pop, classical, jazz and world music would provide a more beautiful and inclusive soundtrack to political fundraisers than the music he was hearing at those events. Pink Martini’s music began to take, and Lauderdale’s political ambitions began to fade.

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“Pretty soon it became kind of clear it was maybe much more fabulous to play music and get applause every night and make people happy, as opposed to working under fluorescent lighting and meeting angry constituents every day,” he said. It didn’t take long for Lauderdale to start envisioning a future for Pink Martini that went beyond playing fundraisers. A step in Pink Martini’s development came a year into the group’s activities, when Lauderdale contacted a Harvard classmate, singer China Forbes, and asked her to join the group. The two soon found they shared a songwriting chemistry, and in 1997, Pink Martini released its debut album, Sympathique, on the group’s label, Heinz Records. Eventually, the album caught on internationally, and in France the group was nominated for best new artist and “Sympathique” was nominated for Song of the Year at 2000’s France’s Victoires de la Musique Awards. As Pink Martini moved forward, the group regularly released albums before branching into a pair of unique collaborative projects. In 2011, the group released 1969, an album featuring Japanese singer Saori Yuki. Then in 2014, Pink Martini released Dream a Little Dream, a collaboration with Sofia, Melanie, Amanda and August von Trapp, the great-grandchildren of Captain and Maria von Trapp, who were made famous by the musical “The Sound of Music.” Those two

projects were sandwiched around the 2013 Pink Martini album, Get Happy. As the group, up to a dozen-plus musicians and singers in its lineup, plays shows behind Je dis Qui!, Pink Martini has built a catalog that boasts several gold albums and album sales of more than 3 million. Je dis oui! (“I say yes” in French) continues to build on the group’s accomplishments. It features a lively global pastiche of original songs and outside tunes ranging from Cole Porter’s “Love For Sale” to “Kaj Kohla Khan (“The Tough Guy with the Crooked Hat”), a song made famous by the popular Iranian singer/actress Googoosh. The album features a host of vocalists, including Forbes, Storm Large, Rufus Wainwright, Ari Shapiro (of NPR’s All Things Considered fame), fashion designing icon Ikram Goldman and civil rights activist Kathleen Saadat. The musical range includes sprightly French pop (“Joli garcon”), the African-flavored “Pata Pata” (a hit in the 1960s for South African star Miriam Makeba), classically tinged hybrids (the classical/Latin fusion of “Finnisma Di”) and the Middle Eastern-spiced “Al Bint Al Shalabiya.” Lauderdale considers Je dis oui! a particularly cheerful album that reflected the positive place he and the band have reached in life and their musical journey and how easily the material came together in the studio. “I’m happier than I’ve been in years. I feel pretty comfortable in my life,” Lauderdale said. “So that’s reflected in the music.”

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Freshmen embark upon Ahwatukee basketball rivalry BY ERIC NEWMAN AFN Staff Writer

he best thing about promising Ahwatukee high school basketball players Hannah Robbins and Jaida Brooks is that they will be back next year. And the next year. And the one after that. Through the first half of the season, Robbins, a freshman at Desert Vista, leads her team in scoring (13.2-point average). Brooks, a freshman at Mountain Pointe, also is her team’s scoring leader (14.6). It’s not a stretch to envision them in a budding rivalry for four years. Though they have never met, they take motivation from each other in their upcoming Ahwatukee rivalry. Their first match up is Jan. 11 at Mountain Pointe. “I think it’s good because I know that in all of my high school years I’ll have

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At Desert Vista, not only has freshman Hannah Robbins cracked the varsity starting lineup, she is the Thunder’s scoring leader through 13 games at 13.2 points.

someone to compete with, and that’s cool because it helps me get better,” Robbins said. “I am a pretty competitive person so it drives me to push and become better, and I’m sure it will be the

same for her.” Brooks said, “I find it pretty cool, and it’s something that I can look forward to when we play them.” Brooks grew up playing club basket-

ball with many of her current teammates and was ready to step into a pivotal role for the Pride. “First, I had to prove myself and I had to gain their trust,” Brooks said. “I’ve been playing with a lot of the girls since seventh grade. I was playing 17-U when I was 12, so I’ve always been playing with older girls and I knew if I worked as hard as I could I would have a place on this team.” Robbins did not have that familiarity with her team. Her family moved to Arizona from New Mexico during the summer. She did not know how she would fit in but opened up to teammates during an off-season tournament at Grand Canyon University. From there, she felt accepted. “I knew that I would be a good player but I didn’t know I’d be starting or be the leading scorer because people in Arizona are so good,” Robbins said. “It’s so much See

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MP’s Graham stakes ground in Ahwatukee big-man battle vs. DV BY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

eing a tall, lengthy kid helped Jalen Graham land a spot on the Mountain Pointe High varsity basketball team two years ago, although Graham still needed to grow into his slender body. He still had some growing to do mentally, too. Graham admits that he was just tall and didn’t really have the passion for the game that he now has, which thwarted his development. “I didn’t take it seriously my sophomore year,” said Graham, now a senior. “My junior summer, I really started to take it seriously and played hard. I work out a lot now, a lot more than I ever did. “I have just seen my ability get better and better.” Graham, 6-foot-10 and 205 pounds, now is more than just tall. He’s developed into a player, still with room to beef up, who recently committed to Ar-

(Pablo Robles/AFN Staff)

As a sophomore on the Mountain Pointe varsity two years ago, Jalen Graham acknowledged that he was there largely only because he was tall. He has developed into a Division I college prospect and the elder statesman around the younger Pride players.

izona State. With his college decision made, Graham now focuses on helping Mountain

Pointe (12-5) reach the state-title game for the second consecutive year. He’s averaging 15.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.7

blocked shots and 2.6 assists. As the elder statesman, his role as a leader also has grown around the younger Pride players. Graham, along with power forward teammate DeAndre Henry, will battle Osasere Ighodaro, a 6-foot-9 junior forward for Desert Vista (7-7), in the paint when the Ahwatukee rivals meet Friday at DV at 7 p.m. Both Pride players are familiar with Ighodaro. Both give him praise. “He is going to be one of the better players for them coming out,” Graham said. “But honestly, I’m looking forward to dominating him. I’m a senior, I’m the big dog. I just have to show him that’s what big dogs do. He’s going to learn that from me.” Desert Vista replaced all five starters this season and has faced more adversity than Mountain Pointe to this point. Even though the Pride are favored, it is a rivalry game. See

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“We have to show them who runs Tukee,” Henry said. “We just have to come out and dominate.” Still without a scholarship offer heading into his senior year, Graham played for Team WhyNot in the 2018 Peach Jam in South Carolina in July, a national basketball tournament featuring some of the best players in the nation. After averaging 7.3 points, 5 rebounds and 3.3 blocks a game, Graham suddenly was well-known among the nation’s elite. “He went into Peach Jam and nobody knew who he was,” Pride coach Kirk Fauske said. “A week later and everyone in the country knew who he was. He shows that you can be a nobody but if you work and do what you’re supposed to do and be coachable, then the world is yours.” Graham is athletic and can run the floor, which separates him from many big men. As he developed, college recruiters took notice. By last fall, he had scholarship offers from several Division I programs, including Santa Clara. Graham initially gave a non-binding oral commitment to the Broncos in October but then reversed course and committed to Arizona State in December after a campus visit. That, too, is non-binding. Binding letters of intent may be signed in February. “Santa Clara is a great school. I just wanted to stay home,” Graham said. “ASU is doing well and I felt like it was the right place for me.” Though he has gained interest from other schools since his commitment to the Sun Devils, Graham said he has shut down his recruitment. He plans to sign with Arizona State, where he’ll likely

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more competitive and serious here and there’s bigger tournaments. So I didn’t know how it would be to start.” Both coaches say the girls not only are scorers but also fit into their systems and are successful without taking away possessions and statistics from teammates. Desert Vista coach Raymond Parch II said Robbins has an “incredibly mature” understanding of the game for her age. She is a scorer on a team that Parch believes needs work on its half-court offense. She sparks the Thunder, who went 9-17 last season and missed the playoffs. They opened 7-6 this year.

(Pablo Robles/AFN Staff)

Mountain Pointe center Jalen Graham recently committed to Arizona State. The 6-foot-10 senior is averaging 15.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.7 blocked shots and 2.6 assists.

transition to forward. “Her scoring and playmaking is obviously great but everybody on the court is being aggressive and buying in, so that’s been really important for us,” Parch said of Robbins. Conversely, the Pride lost six seniors to graduation after last year’s 6A quarterfinal run. A retooled lineup, with several new players and some returnees in new roles, allowed Brooks to compete for a varsity roster spot. Mountain Pointe coach Justin Hager said Brooks is not yet a vocal leader but her floor leadership, her ability to pass and make her teammates better as their point guard, is a big reason why they were 9-5 through 14 games. “If you ask her, she really wants her

What flipped Graham’s switch to the teammates to succeed and always wants to make the right basketball play,” Hager said. “That’s what I think separates her because she knows she can’t do it all and still win. Her teammates have appreciated her for that.” Desert Vista was to play in the Lady Titan Winter Hoops Classic at Arcadia High during winter break. The Pride were taking two weeks off. Both began 6A Central section play on Jan. 8.

(Eric Newsman/AFN staff)

Jaida Brooks, a freshman, is the leading scorer on the Mountain Pointe High girls basketball team at mid season with a 14.6-point average.

“on” position was the hiring of Duane Eason as coach of the Pride in March 2016. Eason and Graham developed a strong bond right away. The new coach expressed faith in Graham’s ability as a player, and that sparked Graham’s renewed love of the game. “When Coach Eason came in he told me that I had the skill and ability to be successful,” Graham said. “I really started to believe in that and took it from there.” Graham responded to Eason and the Pride staff, which included Fauske. Graham helped Mountain Pointe to a 26-4 record last year, including a trip to the 6A state-championship game, where the Pride fell to Pinnacle. Eason was an assistant at Phoenix College before he joined Mountain Pointe. The transition for Graham and the Pride to Fauske was seamless. The Pride roared to a 9-0 start, including a convincing win over Pinnacle, and at No. 11 were hammering on the door to crack the national top 10. Then they hit a skid that Graham, Henry and point guard Khalid Price hope they’ve snuffed. Graham battles in the post with the 6-8, 255-pound Henry, a junior who played on the Pride football team, in practice. Graham uses his length to overcome Henry’s strength. They compete, but it’s all in good fun. Those spirited practice sessions have been mutually beneficial to the Pride big men. “(Graham) kind of tutors and mentors Dre,” Fauske said. “Everyone knew who DeAndre Henry was in the football world but when you come to basketball it’s like, ‘Oh, you aren’t playing football anymore?’” “Dre listens to Jalen and Jalen helps him out. Jalen has helped his maturity process.”

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a n a s h i ro Chomo was born in 1869 in Okinawa, Ryukyu Kingdom, and began his training as a young boy with the greatest of Tote masters, Matsumara Sokon, well known as Bushi Matsumara. He was primarily a student of Anko Itosu, one of Matsumara’s senior students. Hanashiro supported Itosu’s efforts in bringing Tote into the Okinawan school system and in military schools. Hanashiro pioneered the use of the word “karate” in an August 1905 publication. Hanashiro was one of the primary instructors for an organization, formed in the early 1920s, called the Ryukyu Tote Kenkyukai – or Okinawan Tote Research Club – which was an expansion of an earlier organization formed in 1918 by Miyagi Chojun, founder

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Licensed Bonded Insured ROC#318553

www.irsaz.com

480.844.9765

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We can do all your landscaping needs and more! No job too small or too big!

480.721.4146

ROC# 186443 • BONDED

Landscape Lighting

Affordable | Reliable | Honest | On-Time | Attention to Detail

Call Lance White

Free Estimates 7 Days a Week!

Proudly Serving Ahwatukee for 15 Years! Family Owned & Operated Residential • Commercial • Best Painters EVER! • Epoxy Floors & Concrete Coatings • Stucco & Drywall “Professional, Punctual & Clean”

ACP is 100% Veteran Owned Like us on Facebook to stay current & Receive 5% Off Services

www.AcpPaintingllc.com Licensed - Bonded - Insured ROC 290242

FREE ESTIMATES • CALL TODAY!

(480)785-6323

Landscape Maintenance

Place YOUR Business HERE! in the Service Directory • Pavers and Travertine • Retaining Walls • Synthetic Turf and SOD • Plants and Trees • Ramadas and Patio Covers

Call for our 3 Month Special! Starting at $132/month

• BBQs and Fire Pits • Lighting • Irrgation Systems and Repairs • One-Time Clean-up • Maintenance

480-539-2597

Classifieds: 480-898-6465 ROC 304267 • Licenced & Bonded

cyclandscaping.com ROC: CR21-232290

CLASSIFIEDS

AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS | JANUARY 9, 2019

Painting

Jose Dominguez Painting & Drywall SEE OUR AD IN DRYWALL! Quick Response to your Call! 15 Years Exp 480-266-4589

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING Interior, Exterior House Painting. Stucco Patching. Gate/Front Door Refinishing. Quality work/Materials Free Estimate Ignacio 480-961-5093 602-571-9015 ROC #189850 Bond/Ins'd

Not a licensed contractor

SUN TECH

PAINTING INC.

Pool Service / Repair

Painting

$25 OFF

East Valley PAINTERS

Filter Cleaning! Monthly Service & Repairs Available

602-546-POOL 7 6 6 5

www.barefootpoolman.com

Serving Ahwatukee Since 1987 Interior / Exterior • High Quality Materials & Workmanship • Customer Satisfaction Free Est imates • Countless References • Carpentry Services Now Available

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602.625.0599 ROC #155380

See our Before’s and After’s on Facebook Licensed, Bonded & Insured ROC# 272001

Painting

HIC PRO PAINTING

Family Owned • Free Estimates

Int / Ext Home Painting 4-Less!

HOME IMPROVEMENT & PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

QUALITY PAINT #1 IN SERVICE

480-454-3959 We’ll Beat Any Price! ROC #301084

We Are State Licensed and Reliable!

Free Estimates • Senior Discounts

Excellent Service... First time, Every time!

Voted #1 Paint Interior & Exterior • Drywall Repair Light Carpentry • Power Washing • Textures Matched Popcorn Removal • Pool Deck Coatings Garage Floor Coatings • Color Consulting

10% OFF

Charles Rock - Ahwatukee Resident

480.399.ROCK (7625)

charles@clrpoolservice.com

www.clrpoolservice.com

We Beat Competitors Prices & Quality Free Estimates! Home of the 10-Year Warranty!

480-688-4770

www.eastvalleypainters.com Family Owned & Operated

Now Accepting all major credit cards

Bonded/Insured • ROC#153131

Pool Service / Repair 1st Month of Service FREE For a limited time

Plumbing

ROC#309706

Interior/Exterior Painting RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL

AHWATUKEE SPECIAL $

• Free Estimates • Drywall • Senior discounts

Off 40work done *Any

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Ahw Resident • Owner Operated Maintenance & Repair Professional and Superior Service

We maintain, repair and service all types of pools, equipment, filters, cleaning systems, fresh water and salt water systems

Call me, Howard:

480.231.9651

AZPoolExpert.com BBB Member Not a licensed contractor.

References Available

Call Jason:

CLR Pool Service LLC

FREE ESTIMATES

Dunn Edwards Quality Paint Small Stucco/Drywall Repairs

480-338-4011

Painting

Plumbing

Not a licensed contractor

Plumbing

PLUMBING

SERVICE • REPAIR • REPLACEMENT We offer personalized service for our customers. We use the best materials that we can find.

Owned and Operated by Rod Lampert Ahwatukee Resident Serving Ahwatukee for over 25 years

Our services include: Sinks, Toilets, Faucets, Water Heaters, Garbage Disposal, Drain Cleaning, Pressure Reducing Valves, Pressure Vacuum Breakers, Hot Water Circulation Systems, Main Service Valves and Hose Taps.

(480) 279-4155 Licensed • Bonded • Insured • ROC 189848

$35.00 Off Any Service Call Today!

A+ RATED

We Repair or Install ROC # 272721

AHWATUKEE’S #1 PLUMBER Licensed • Bonded • Insured

704.5422

(480)

CLASSIFIEDS

JANUARY 9, 2019 | AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS

Pool Service / Repair

Roofing

Juan Hernandez

Pavers • Concrete • Water Features • Sprinkler Repair

POOL REPAIR

Pebble cracking, Plaster peeling, Rebar showing, Pool Light out?

I CAN HELP!

25 Years Experience • Dependable & Reliable

Call Juan at

480-720-3840 Not a licensed contractor.

Roofing

Window Cleaning

PHILLIPS ROOFING LLC

John's Window Cleaning 1-story $135 / 2-story $155 -inside and out up to 30 panes (add'l panes $2) Screens cleaned $2.50 per pane. Power Washing and Re-Screening available Same day Service (480) 201-6471

Member of ABM

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 223367

Tiles, shingles, flat, repairs & new work Free Estimates • Ahwatukee Resident Over 30 yrs. Experience

480-706-1453

Licensed/Bonded/Insured • ROC #236099

Valleywide

CR 42 DUAL

623-873-1626 All employees verified Free estimates on all roofs 36 Years experience in AZ Licensed contractor since 2006

Unbelievable Prices

www.shine-master.com Winter Window Cleaning Special up to 32 Panes *1-Story Home only $140 total *2-Story Home only $165 total

Let seasoned pros

Valley Wide Service 480-446-7663

or Call

480-898-6465

PROFESSIONAL WINDOW CLEANING

Monsoon Ready?

Spencer 4 HIRE ROOFING

Email Your Job Post to: class@times publications.com

Insured•Licensed•Locally Owned

is your roof

roofing needs

People are looking at the Classifieds Every day!

Window Cleaning

aOver 30 Years of Experience aLicensed, Bonded & Insured

handle all your

HIRING?

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CLASSIFIEDS 480-898-6465 class@times publications.com

WE ALSO REPAIR SCREENS

Call Shine Master LLC

480-269-6133 Roofing

The Most Detailed Roofer in the State

Family Owned & Operated for over 30 years

Tim KLINE Roofing, LLC

ROC #152111

Quality Repairs & Re-Roofs Complimentary & Honest Estimates

Call our office today!

480-460-7602 Ask us about our discount for all Military and First Responders!

www.porterroofinginc.com

• New Roofs • Re-Roofs • Repairs Tile • Foam • Shingles • Patios

10% OFF with this ad

Ahwatukee’s Premier Tile & Foam Roofer! Check Us Out

Licensed, Bonded, Insured

FREE Estimates • Credit Cards OK www.spencer4hireroofing.com ROC#244850 | Insured | Bonded

Roofs Done Right...The FIRST Time! 15-Year Workmanship Warranty on All Complete Roof Systems

www.timklineroofing.com

FREE Estim a and written te proposal

480-357-2463 R.O.C. #156979 K-42 • Licensed, Bonded and Insured

Meetings/Events?

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Submit to ecota@timespublications.com

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AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS | JANUARY 9, 2019

SALE-A-BRATION 50" SMART TV

30” RANGE

• 4.8 Cu. Ft. • Self Cleaning • Flex Heat Elements • Extra Large Oven Window WFE510S0AS CLOSEOUT

• 1080p Resolution • Wide Color Enhancer • Smart Apps

449

• 3.6 Cu. Ft. Capacity • 12 Wash Cycles • Quick Wash • Presoak

• 7.0 Cu. Ft. Capacity • WrinkleShield™ Option • 12 Dry Cycles • 5 Temperature Settings

429

• 1.7 Cubic Foot Capacity • 220 CFM - 2 Speed Fan • 1000 Watt of Power • Hidden Vent Styling WMH31017AS CLOSEOUT

STAINLESS STEEL DISHWASHER • AccuSense® Soil Sensor • AnyWare™ Plus Silverware Basket • 1-Hour Wash Cycle WDF520PADM

DAY DELIVERY

EACH

DISHWASHER

REFRIGERATOR

• 25 Cubic Foot Capacity • Spill Proof Glass Shelves • Humidity Controlled Drawers • Energy Star Qualified WRS325FDAM CLOSEOUT

DRYER

• 6.2 Cu. Ft. • 4 Drying Cycles • 3 Temperature Settings HTX24EASKWS CLOSEOUT

359

EACH

14.6 CU FT REFRIGERATOR

ALL 4

229

•HPS15BTHRCC Adjustable Shelves Bisque • Gallon Door Storage • Two Adjustable Humidity Drawers

2199 449399

DAY DELIVERY

GTS15CTHRWW CLOSEOUT

1.6 CU. FT. OVER-THE-RANGE MICROWAVE

HDA1100FWH

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• 3.6 Cu. Ft. • 10 Wash Cycles • Stainless Steel Drum • Deep Rinse Option

• Top Freezer • Gallon Door • 3 Fresh Food Storage Shelves

DAY DELIVERY

• Normal Wash Cycle • Heated Dry On/Off

24 MONTHS

WASHER

14.6 CU. FT. REFRIGERATOR NEXT

WTW4816FW CLOSEOUT WED4815EW CLOSEOUT

SAME AS CASH*

HTW240ASKWS CLOSEOUT

LIMITED QUANTITIES

WASHER DRYER

12 MONTHS

MICROWAVE

UN50NU7100

No Matter Where You See It, Read It, Or Hear It, Spencers Will Beat It. If We Aren’t Already Lower, Just Let Us Know, Because We Guarantee A Lower Price!

• 950 Watts of Power • 10 Levels of Power • Sunken Glass Turntable WMH1162XVQ CLOSEOUT

STAINLESS STEEL 26 CU. FT. SIDE BY SIDE • 3 Spill Safe Shelves • PureSource 3® Water Filtration

• Black, White or Stainless

199 949

FFSS2618SS CLOSEOUT

MONTHLY PAYMENT**

**Minimum purchase $999. Some restrictions apply. See store for details. *NO INTEREST IF PAID IN FULL IN 12 MONTHS. $399.00 Minimum Purchase Required Minimum Payments Required* 30.49%APR If the promotional balance is not paid in full by the end for the promotional period or, to the extent permitted by law, if you make a late payment, interest will be imposed from the date of purchase at the APR noted above. This APR is as of 7/4/2017 and will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. Your card agreement, the terms of the offer and applicable law govern this transaction including increasing APRs and fees and terminating the promotional period.

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