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Ahwatukee’s historian unveils 27 untold tales BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

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arty Gibson makes no secret about his fascination with the backstory of communities he’s lived in. “Wherever I’ve lived, I have always taken an interest in the local history,” he explained. “And if there was a library with a little history section or the motherlode of an actual historical society, I would go visit at night. I always found that interesting.” So, what did the Long Island native do when he moved 32 years ago to Arizona and landed in a community with no repository of its history? He became one himself. An insurance claims executive by profession and a marketing major by education who was “not particularly” interested in history, Gibson is the de facto historian of the world’s biggest cul de sac. He locked in that title last week with the official publication of his second book in 12 years on the history of Ahwatukee. “Historic Tales from Ahwatukee Foothills” is published by History Press – a subsidiary of Arcadia Press, which published Gibson’s

(Kimberly Carrillo/AFN Staff Photographer)

Marty Gibson has just released his second history of Ahwatukee, writing stories about 27 people, places and events that most residents know little to nothing about.

“Phoenix’s Ahwatukee-Foothills” as part of its “Images in America” series of history-in-pictures books. Gibson calls “Tales” a “counterpoint” to his

first book. “This one is stories with 80 pictures and

to 150 the number of students that about 20 percent of middle school teachers see in a day while other teachers would see their cores of Kyrene parents will be scram- overall student load decrease from 180 to bling to adjust their household routines 150. The other measure cuts the 75 percent next school year after the governing tuition discount that 222 district employboard last week voted 4-1 to adopt a new ees were getting to put their kids in Kyrene “bell schedule” that alters start and dismiss- Community Education programs before and al times at the district’s 25 campuses. after school. While board member Michelle Fahy votWhile the administration made some ed against the new schedule, she joined her tweaks in the proposals to soften their imHouses: four colleagues in approving two other mea- pactOpen on parents and teachers, two parents sures aimed at saving a little over $2 million begged the board at its Jan. 22 meeting to Saturday, February 20th at 9:00am that will be diverted into other programs. postpone a vote on the new schedule. at a.m. 6:00pm One of those measures increasesWednesday, from 120 TheFebruary schedule calls24th for a 7:35 start and

2:35 p.m. dismissal for some elementary schools and an 8:55 a.m. start and 3:55 p.m. finish for the rest of the elementary schools. The 7:35 a.m.-2:35 p.m. day will be in force at Brisas, Cielo, Cerritos, Colina, Esperanza, Mariposa, Mirada, Monte Vista, Paloma, Sierra and Wagoner elementary schools and Kyrene Traditional Academy. All middle schools will start at 8:15 a.m. and finish at 3:15 p.m. Early dismissals on Wednesdays will be 12:35 p.m. for the schools with the earliest start, 1:15 p.m. for the middle schools and

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The list of applicants for a vacancy on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors ballooned at the deadline for applying to 13 – including eight Republicans who lost elections last fall and a member of the Chandler City Council. Of the 13 hopefuls to fill the slot that will be vacated by District 1 Supervisor Denny Barney on Friday, Feb. 1, only four have never held elective office They are: Angela Creedon, associate vice president of community relations for Arizona State University who held a similar position for APS prior to joining ASU President Michael Crow’s staff; Gilbert construction office manager Rusdon Ray; Tempe commercial airlines pilot Frank Schmuck, who lost the Senate race in Legislative District 18; and Gilbert businessman Jimmy Lindblum, who lost in a three-way Republican primary for State House in Legislative District 12. Creedon – the only hopeful who picked up an endorsement, from Mesa Mayor John Giles – is also one of only two women who have applied for the vacancy. The other is Jill Norgaard of Ahwatukee, who lost her bid for a third term in the Legislative District 18 House seat last fall. Barney is leaving midway through his second term to fill the CEO post at the East Valley Partnership, a consortium of government, business and education leaders whose board picked him last June as their new leader. The remaining four board members and the Clerk of the Board by law must choose a Republican from District 1 to fill Barney’s position because he was a Republican. A spokesman said they hoped to start interviewing the applicants within the week and make a selection by mid-February. District 1 covers Ahwatukee, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Queen Creek and Sun Lakes. The other candidates who have submitted applications are: Norgaard’s running mate, Tempe lawyer Greg Patterson, who served two terms in the State House in the mid-1990s; • Former state Rep. Warde Nichols, owner of an Ahwatukee pool cleaning service; • Brandon Schmoll, a former member of the Tempe Union High School governing board who lost his bid for a third term as constable; • Chandler Councilman Mark Stewart, who won his first term in 2016; • Steven Yarbrough, who retired as State Senate President last year, ending a 16-year career in the State Legislature; • Jack Sellers, a two-term Chandler City Council member whom Gov. Doug Ducey reappointed to a term on the State Transportation Board; • David Richins, a former Mesa City Council member and president/CEO of United Food Bank;

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to be selected. “One of the pressing issues for our county over the next few years will be the intelligent extension of our Prop 400 transportation funding mechanism to Prop 500,” wrote Sellers, who called attention to his long involvement with both the Transportation Board and building a public infrastructure for the advent of autonomous vehicles. “I hope you agree that I am the best candidate to ensure that we have a viable plan for our future and can successfully market that plan to the voters,” Sellers also wrote. “I also feel that, based on the distribution of voters in District 1, I am the most electable candidate seeking this position.” Saying he had the “blessing” of Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke, Stewart wrote: “Today more than ever, we need elected officials committed to finding modern efficiencies to save money and with that create opportunities to better our communities. Government is, and only should be, a conduit to help protect life, preserve liberty, and support our pursuit of happiness. As Maricopa County Supervisor, I will commit to this primary responsibility.” Forese told the board, “My experiences as an elected official have taught me

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implement business practices in government to streamline processes in the state. “ Schmoll said he “would be a great candidate” because of his school board and constable experience, stating “given that a huge portion of the county budget goes to the courts, law enforcement, and jails it makes sense that you should appoint someone with first-hand knowledge in these areas.” Patterson, an attorney, submitted only a resume that outlined his experience on the state Board of Regents and the county public hospital board.

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tudents from Kyrene middle schools as well as representatives of the Kyrene Student/Superintendent Council were among the estimated 5,000 fifth- and sixth-graders from across the Valley who converged on Grand Canyon University’s campus Jan. 21 for the third annual conference by “Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life,” an organization that educates and empowers young people to look out for one another. Students learned to recognize the warning signs of bullying, depression and suicide among their peers. “Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life” encourages students to tell a trusted adult when they see the warning signs and aims to eliminate the stigma associated with “telling” on a friend. Things have gotten much, much worse in schools these days,” a university spokesman said. “The people who work there profess it, and the suicide rate among young people proves it. The biggest culprit? Those modern conveniences.” “Speak Up” co-founder Dr. Lily Matos DeBlieux said, “It’s easy to hide behind social media and call someone a punk, ugly, dirty, which is why it’s getting worse

at Kyrene Aprende Middle School with “Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life” is spreading throughout the district. “This program supports Kyrene’s emphasis on social-emotional learning, a key component to teaching the (Special to AFN) The youngsters from Kyrene Superintendent Jan Veseley’s Superintndent/ whole child,” said Student Council attended the suicide prevention conference at Grand Kyrene SuperintenCanyon University last week. dent Jan Vesely. “One of the most importnowadays. “They can be having a beauti- ant goals in Kyrene’s strategic plan is ful day and, all of a sudden, they open up our commitment to high-performing stusocial media and there they are – people dents, and we consider social-emotional are talking about them, sending out bad stability and resilience essential to our pictures about them.” students’ success.” Kyrene spokeswoman Erin Helm notAll told at the conference, 156 schools ed that Kyrene middle school students were represented – 48 more than last already are taking charge of the message. year. There also were 12 police chiefs, Last spring, Kyrene Aprende Middle eight assistant chiefs and 138 officers School students began wearing bracelets from 28 agencies. with the number to a student tip line, and “It’s schools, law enforcement and busithey produced videos that aired on cam- ness leaders all coming forward to make pus promoting a culture of awareness. a difference,” said Gina Godbehere, an atThis year, the collaboration that began torney in the Maricopa County Attorney’s

Office who worked with DeBliieux to create Speak Up, Stand Up. Save a Life. “There’s a real need right now,” she said. “Suicide rates are out of control. “ The opioid crisis is believed to be another sign of the desperation too many young people feel to escape the toxicity of their daily environment. School officials are desperate for antidotes and believe that the key – as the organization’s name suggests – is to get students to speak up. The 2019 “Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life Youth Conference” focused on the impact of technology on self-esteem and how students’ devices and social media accounts can contribute to feelings of low self-worth, which puts young people at a higher risk for self-harm. Other topics at the five-hour event included the opioid crisis and school safety. “The Kyrene School District believes these student-led initiatives will catch on and be powerful enough to convince students to speak up when they see warning signs, stand up for students in distress, and yes, maybe even save a life,” Helm said. -Grand Canyon University News reporter Rick Vacek contributed to this report.

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s another sign that the South Mountain Freeway is heading to its late-2019 completion target, the Arizona Department of Transportation announced last week that crews are almost finished pouring the concrete pavement for the two half-mile-long bridges that will extend over the Salt River. “Since the first deck pour in November 2017, crews have put down approximately 11,500 cubic yards of concrete to create the driving surfaces for both bridges,” ADOT said in a release. “That’s enough concrete to build a sidewalk between downtown Phoenix and the town of Queen Creek.” Crews are working primarily overnight, using a self-propelled concrete leveling machine called a Bid-Well to create smooth uniform decks for the bridges, located midway between Broadway Road and Southern Avenue along the 59th Avenue alignment. “Now that the concrete has cured, construction equipment is able to use the bridges for the first time,” ADOT said. That also means trucks carrying concrete

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whelmed, disappointed and exhausted trying to address and stay aware of so many injustices, so many inequalities and so many inequities locally, nationally and globally that hijack my attention and threaten to drain my emotional and spiritual energy.” He urged the audience “to respond to his clarion call for justice, peace, tolerance, fairness and a reclamation of our individual and shared humanity.” Lester quoted King’s 1967 speech, “The Other America,” in which he said, “Social progress never rolls in on the wheels of inevitability. It comes through the tireless efforts and the persistent work of dedicated individuals. And without this hard work, time itself becomes an ally of the primitive forces of social stagnation.” He quoted novelist Toni Morrison, who told a Rutgers University graduating class not to settle for happiness because “personal success devoid of meaningfulness, free of a steady commitment to social justice, that’s more than a barren life, it is a trivial one.” Lester said Morrison’s words reflected King’s dream. “It is an indictment of individual and communal complacency and non-activity in the face of sustained social ills,” he said, urging the audience “to create a world where warriors and allies disrupt the status quo and acknowledge that at the core of any and all social justice work is humanity, yours and mine.”

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Arizona reaping millions in medical weed fees BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

Lake Havasu Republican lawmaker wants to reduce the financial burden on medical marijuana patients as the state reaps millions in fees from card holders and dispensaries. The proposal by Sen. Sonny Borrelli would have the currently one-year certifications for medical marijuana cards extended to two years. That would eliminate not only the need for the expense of an annual trip to the doctor but also paying a second-year annual fee to the state. And that annual renewal fee after that would be cut in by two thirds, to just $50. The move comes as records obtained by Capitol Media Services show the state has nearly $55 million in an account from fees from cardholders and dispensary owners. And it’s growing by more than $14 million a year as the money collected can be spent only on issues related to medical marijuana. SB 1138 also would accomplish what some patients have been unable to do by

suing the state: reduce the fees. Borelli said he sees his measure as streamlining government. “It would relieve the burden on the Department of Health,’’ he said. “They have such a short time in getting these cards in and out,’’ Borrelli said. “So, for processing, why not have the card go for two years?’’ A two-year card also means fewer trips to the doctor, as each renewal application requires a recommendation by a physician that the person has one of the conditions for which medical marijuana can legally be used. These range from glaucoma and AIDS to post-traumatic stress disorder and cancer, though the most frequent condition cited by those seeking the legal use of marijuana is severe and chronic pain. Borrelli figures it could cost $300 just to get the required recommendation. “I see no reason why the cards shouldn’t be two years,’’ he said. And there’s something else. While his legislation leaves it to the health department to determine the initial fee, cur-

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Drug Administration. With that classification, Carter said, it would be exempt from Arizona law and could be sold online, just like nicotine gums and patches. “You can’t have it both ways,’’ she told McKay, who could not provide a reason that his clients have not sought such approval other than the possible regulatory delay. What that leaves, said Carter, is the explosion in youth vaping. Andrew LeFevre, executive director of the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission, said the latest survey of teens shows more than 25 percent of high school seniors reported using a vaping device in the past 30 days. That, however, did not impress Sen. Tyler Pace, R-Mesa, who pointed out that at least some seniors are 18 or older, people who can legally purchase and use these products. LeFevre admitted his survey did not break down the data by age group. And Pace said he was not convinced that the real problem is online sales. He detailed how he personally tried to order a device that way, saying it was “significantly difficult’’ what with the age verification demanded by sellers. By contrast, Pace said he had no problem ordering a bottle of wine on the internet in just a few minutes, something allowed under Arizona law. Committee members also heard from Michael Felling who told his own story of starting to smoke at age 11 and quitting 36 years later, with the help of vaping devices, after it was clear that his second-hand smoke was affecting his wife’s health. “I see these two products as being extremely different,’’ Felling said. And he told lawmakers that any move to reclassify vaping products as tobacco is likely to lead to higher taxes. While the legislation did get unanimous committee approval, several lawmakers suggested that they want it amended when it goes to the full Senate to continue to allow internet sales to adults.

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Lawmaker at odds with Gila Community over water BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

he Gila River Indian Community is threatening to blow up the drought contingency plan because of efforts it says will undermine its claim to water rights. House Speaker Rusty Bowers is proposing changes to state laws in a way he said will protect the rights of farmers in the Safford Valley who have been “scratching it out’’ to water from the Gila River. But attorney Don Pongrace, who represents the Gila River Indian Community, said Bowers’ proposal would effectively overturn and nullify a federal appellate court ruling that said people upstream who have not used the water have forfeited those rights. (Capitol Media Services) And he said courts have With a deadline for reaching a water deal only a day away, ruled those rights – and the House Speaker Rusty Bowers has angered the Gila River water that goes with it – be- Indian Community with his proposals. long to the tribe. Pongrace said the state’s request for “These people are not scratching out an existence,’’ he said of the farmers the tribe’s cooperation and its water for Bowers said he wants to help. “They’ve the drought contingency plan is inconbeen stealing water from the community sistent with moving to undermine the tribe’s claim to Gila River water. since 1870.’’ He said the state can’t have both. Pongrace said if Bowers pushes HB “This is not negotiable,’’ Pongrace said. 2476, the tribe will withdraw from the plan for how the state will deal with the “You cannot take actions like this withexpected shortage of water coming from out consequences. “He can decide to try to take this up,’’ Lake Mead. That’s crucial because the state is counting on about 500,000 acre Pongrace continued. “And the consefeet of water from the tribe – much of it quence he’s going to face as it stands to help Pinal County farmers deal with right now, is essentially no DCP.” At this point, he believes the tribe has the cutback in Colorado River water. “This is a direct assault on the commu- the upper hand. “There is no way the drought continnity’s water rights,’’ Pongrace told Capigency plan can be done without the contol Media Services. “It’s a poison pill,” he said. “If this bill sent of the Gila River Indian Community,’’ were to be considered and enacted into Pongrace said, what with the amount of law, the community will withdraw its water needed to replace what the state prior approval (of the drought contin- can no longer withdraw from the Coloragency plan) and, more importantly, its do River. The Bureau of Reclamation has given water.’’ Arizona until only the end of the month Bowers is undeterred. “I’m not going to back down,’’ he said, to approve the drought contingency plan lashing out at the tribe for trying to link or face the prospect of the agency coming up with its own alternative, one that the issues. “This is just showing their mentality to could leave Arizona with even less water everybody who gets in their way,’’ Bowers said. “It’s all ‘Our way or no way.’” see BOWERS page 17

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between now and 2026 than the multistate plan proposes. “It will really mess it up,’’ Bowers acknowledged if the tribe yanks its support – and its water. But he’s not ready to give up on his legislation. “We’ll go looking for water somewhere else’’ if that becomes necessary, he said. “It’s not charity,’’ Bowers said, with the tribe set to get more than $200 million over the six-year period of the plan. And he said there’s no way the tribe could use all that water anyway. “Anyone who says we’re not using our water is simply lying,’’ Pongrace responded. Anyway, he said, the tribe actually would do better in the long run without participating in the drought contingency plan, saying it would get to keep all of its water through at least 2026. He said the tribe was trying to do its part for the greater good, only to be slapped with the Bowers legislation. “It essentially says to us, no, you’re really not part of Arizona because those of us who control what happens in Arizona get to make the rules and change the rules on you so you lose your water rights,’’ Pongrace said.

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Dueling bills aim to outlaw texting while driving BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

he days of texting while driving or even chatting with a phone next to your ear may soon be at an end in Arizona. And the reason could be the death of a police officer at the hands of a texting motorist. A bipartisan group of legislators is pushing a plan that would finally ban the practice in Arizona. That effort, if successful, would end Arizona’s distinction of being one of only two states in the country that allows most motorists to type and dial while driving. Talking would not be totally off limits if SB 1165 becomes law. The only permitted use would be if a phone or tablet were mounted to the dash and operated only on a hands-free basis. What seems to have breathed new life into the movement was the Jan. 8 death of Clayton Townsend. “We have the momentum,” said Sen. Kate Brophy McGee, R-Phoenix. “We have tragedy from which great good can happen if we make it so,’’ she

continued. “It’s time for the legislature to stand up and do our jobs and send the governor a bill that establishes a statewide policy that is proven to save lives.” Senate President Karen Fann said 21 cities and counties in the state already have adopted some (Capitol Media Servicese) type of ban. But Chandler state Sen. J.D. Mesnard, seen here talking to reporters a few weeks the Prescott Re- ago, has submitted a broader bill aimed at “distracted driving” of all kinds, publican said the but his approach has drawn flack from some fellow Republican lawmakers. state needs a single standard to ensure that both motor- given to motorists who were spotted ists and police know what is and is not holding a cell phone. When enforcement really began, the permitted. One of the communities that has had a town issued just 78 citations in the follaw since early 2017 is Oro Valley. Police lowing four months. Meanwhile, Sen. J.D. Mesnard, R-Chanchief Daniel Sharp said the law works, especially when people know it’s being dler, is promoting his own SB 1141 to create a new offense of “distracted drivenforced. For the first eight months, officers issee TEXTING page 20 sued only warnings. Close to 1,200 were

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the other one was 180 photos and really no stories,” he said. With an introduction by A. Wayne Smith – the landscape architect who planned Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course and much of Ahwatukee’s basic footprint – Gibson’s slender book tells 27 stories that are crammed with largely unknown facts about the community’s origins. Some stories offer a fascinating glimpse into the origin of well-known landmarks – such as 48th Street. Others give the backstory on activities and things that are uniquely Ahwatukee – such as the Easter Parade and even this newspaper. Still other stories bring to life the pioneers of Ahwatukee, some memorialized by thoroughfares like Elliot and Ray roads and others barely known. Now, as a result of Gibson’s painstaking work – largely done through interviews over more than a decade – those pioneers will never be forgotten. Gibson’s passion for refining his public speaking inadvertently put him on the long and winding road of pulling together Ahwatukee’s history. He had joined a Toastmasters Club, of which he had been president for four separate terms, and did a lot of public speaking back in the 1990s.

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He looked for an original topic and stumbled on it in a copy of the Ahwatu-

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kee Foothills News that contained an abbreviated history of Ahwatukee written by long-time AFN publisher/editor and founder Clay Schad. “So, I plagiarized that, photocopied some stuff in there and turned it into a little speech,” Gibson recalled. “I kept giving it to more and more groups and kind of just made it up as I went along. Soon people were telling me, ‘You need to write a book.’ “I think people around here were so starved for the history of this community, myself included,” he explained. “That five-minute speech, even if it was rough around the edges, was enough to get people to say, ‘That’s interesting.’ ... I’d never lived in a place where there was no history or repository of historical documents. It’s like, well, where’s the wisdom museum? There wasn’t any, obviously, so I just decided one day to just give it a shot.” That “shot” became an extended trip down memory lane with one early Ahwatukee pioneer after another, a yearslong series of conversations with people whom he listened to, whose recollections he wrote down in notebooks, and who often became his good friends along the way. His first interview was with Rick Savagian, founder and head instructor of Mountainside Martial Arts, in 2004 as the internationally renowned instructor was marking his 40th year in Ahwatukee. “It just kind of built from there,” Gibson

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Marty Gibson holds copies of both his books, which he considers complementary of each other since the first was more of a photo book while the second tells the deeper stories behind many of them.

said. “One person would give me two names and two of those people would give me a total of four names and it just kind of mushroomed to the point where I have stuff put away on my credenza that I will just never get to.” “It just kind of took on a life of its own and the stories got more interesting and became a matter of ‘I want to talk to this guy and then this guy,’ that kind of thing, and I guess if I’m good at anything, it’s keeping good notes and then transcribing them.” “Historic Tales from Ahwatukee Foothills,” however, is far more than a compilation of transcribed notes.

A relentless pursuit

Each chapter offers a fascinating read on slic(Kimberly Carrillo/AFN Staff Photographer) es of Ahwatukee’s past Gibson’s new book is packed with interesting stories and that few residents – even information about Ahwatukee’s roots. many long-time ones – even know about. And each of the 27 stories reflect a format as well as some of its content. “I guess in the back of my mind, I aldeep affection not only for the community whose history he mined, but also for ways suspected the second book would be a natural byproduct of all this research the people who made it. “I met the old timers and, unfortunate- – the leftover research plus the new stuff. ly, quite a few of them whom I became So again, it was an evolution. I mean I just good friends with are no longer with us,” kept doing the research. I had stuff that Gibson said. “I mean they were old when wouldn’t make it into the paper because it was too voluminous and all that kind of I met them, maybe the mid-2000s.” By the time he published his first book, hit critical mass.” Gibson already had encountered a problem as a result of his relentless pursuit of Nailing down the facts Even so, his painstaking attention to scraps of Ahwatukee’s past. “I had all that research and the cap- detail and his rigidly disciplined search tions didn’t do justice to some of them, for thoroughness and accuracy at times the breadth and depth of information forced him to talk to several people just to nail down a fact. that I had,” he explained. “It wasn’t just people dying. It was So, a former AFN editor suggested he write a history column for the newspa- fuzzy details and I needed to get this per and Gibson found “that gave me an nailed down 100 percent. Circling back, outlet for some of the research I had one of my great sources was Pete Meyer, the Realtor, he’s actually in the book. done.” Yet, he soon realized, “That still wasn’t There’s a picture of him from 1973. He enough, but at least I could go beyond the just knows a lot. He’s forgotten more first book in terms of telling some of the than anybody, including me, remember. He’s got amazing recall.” stories.” Along with that level of research, life It also “forced me to keep doing more research. I didn’t know everything by any got in the way, and before Gibson knew stretch of the imagination made it to the it, more than a decade had passed since his first book came out. paper.” But Gibson said those columns helped give him the idea for the second book’s see GIBSON page 19

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But in late 2017, he got the motivation he needed to sit down and finally write its sequel: He signed a contract with a deadline of December 2018. Though he stressed that “I don’t have any ego in this” labor of love, the books and the research he poured into them have left as big a mark on him as the people he wrote about left on Ahwatukee. First, there’s the local fame of sorts – which he says, “I’m not flattered, I’m amused” by. “I went to an open house the other day, and I said, you know, ‘hi, I’m Marty.’ That’s all I said, and they said, ‘You wrote the history book.’” He’s not about to let that go to his head. “The (first) book is in its third printing and people in Glendale aren’t buying it, so, you know, it has a certain audience down here.” “I do get that a lot,” he said of his local fame, “which I guess is a testament to the fact that people might be starved for local history. People are interested in the place where they live.” Then there’s the fact that it’s hard to drive around Ahwatukee without some of the stories and the people who made them popping into his head.

Meet the author “Historic Tales from Ahwatukee Foothills” is available at arcadiapublishing. com/The-History-Press. “Phoenix’s Ahwatukee-Foothills” is available at acrcadiapublishing.com. Gibson has three public appearances coming up with book signings 1-3 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Chandler Fashion Center and 2-4 p.m. March 9 at Changing Hands Bookstore on the southwest corner of McClintock Drive and Guadalupe Road, Tempe. In addition, Gibson and some of his sources – including architect A. Wayne Smith – will be speaking at 2 p.m. March 2 at the Ahwatukee Recreation Center, 5001 E. Cheyenne Drive, Ahwatukee. He admits that Ahwatukee has changed – not only from the time that many of his sources told him about but even in the time he’s lived here. Yet, on the whole, he said, “All the good stuff has stayed the same. I’m not saying every change has been for the good, but it’s still on balance a great place to live. It resonates with me.” Then there are the indelible impressions and relationships that the subjects of his work have left – and the melancholy that descends when one of them passes away.

“I mean you just meet these older guys and their wives, but they’re the ones who were working the farms and stuff. They’re the ones who were talking to me and they’re just such wonderful people and just such sweet, old-fashioned people. We don’t live our lives that way today. So, when one of them dies, it really, it’s a loss at many, many levels. “My life is so much the poorer for not being able to go down and visit them,” Gibson said. “It’s like your favorite grandfather passing away two and three and four times.”

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ing.” It would make it illegal to engage “in any activity that is not related to the actual operation of the motor vehicle in a manner that interferes with the safe operation.’’ But even then, a violation would occur only if the vehicle is operated in a manner “that is an immediate hazard to another person ... or property’’ or that the driver does not “exercise reasonable control of a motor vehicle under the circumstances.’’ “The issue that is unsafe is the distraction,’’ Mesnard said, whether it’s chatting on the phone or eating a burger. “So my bill goes after that issue. And it’s a bigger issue than just telephones.’’ Fann was unimpressed. “We know that distracted driving bills do not work,’’ she said. “There are too many loopholes, there are too many issues with something like that,’’ Fann said, saying the state needs to “hone down on the real problem.’’ But Mesnard said he believes there is more support for his plan, at least among Republicans, notwithstanding the backing of SB 1165 by party members Brophy McGee, Fann and Heather

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Carter of Cave Creek. Under the terms of the bill, a first-time violation would result in a fine from $75 to $149; subsequent violations would cost drivers at least $150, with a $250 cap. One provision of the proposal specifically bars police from demanding to see or inspect a motorist’s phone to see if he or she was actually talking or texting. But Sharp said his experience in Oro Valley convinces him that the law still can be enforced. “We’re not saying somebody’s texting or making a phone call or answering an email,” he said. “We’re saying if it’s in your hand, that’s the violation.” One provision prohibits any conviction from being used by the Motor Vehicle Division in any way that could add points to a driver’s license that could result in suspension or revocation. And the other bars insurance companies from considering a conviction to raise someone’s insurance rates or cancel coverage.

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1:55 p.m. for the rest of the elementary schools. The change means that instead of saving $1.2 million, the district now projects a savings of $700,000. Moreover, district officials said, it will help address a bus driver shortage that Kyrene and many other districts in the state are grappling with. That shortage is playing out in many ways, officials said. “Our driver trainers or mechanics are supervisors and really anyone in our transportation department that has a commercial driver’s license is required to fill in and drive on a daily basis in order to fill the gap because of our bus drivers shortage. And that really means that we don’t have time in those, in those other areas and the activities that they need to do, um, they’re not really taking place that they, they need to,” said Kyrene Chief Financial Officer Chris Hermann. Superintendent Jan Vesely noted that as it is, “many parents have experienced significant bus delays because bus drivers have had to go back and double back because we were so short of drivers.” By creating two sets of start and fin-

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changes, and apparently some suggested different approaches. Heinrich said the schedule will force him to pay tuition for a before-school program “that I didn’t want,” adding: “Now I have to pay to have less time with my daughter and I still have to try to find time to do homework to eventually get her into gymnastics or whatever she wants to do. And that time’s not there.” Parent Lisa Lance said her two sons are in two different elementary schools and that the new bell schedule meant that “my children who attend schools less than three miles apart from each other would be starting an hour and 20 minutes apart. “This is going to create all kinds of issues for my family as we will have increased childcare costs,” Lance added. “It will make it difficult for our children to attend appointments and we’ll possibly have to miss instructional minutes in order to make those appointments. And it will be an added burden on my husband’s and my work schedule.” Lance also questioned why one of her sons could not get bus service while the district buses kids in from Maricopa and south Phoenix. Anne Marie Hawk told AFN that in light of the Legislature’s action last year that raised teacher pay by 10 percent, the new bell schedule constituted “a step back within our district – more hours, less pay.” Hawk, who has two children in Kyrene schools and three others who graduated from them, said she worried about the impact it will have on teachers who work second jobs, mentioning a teacher who is a single mom of two kids who teaches a gym class several times a week to earn about $450 extra a week. With the later dismissal, Hawk said, that teacher stands to lose nearly two thirds of that income because she won’t be able to make one of her three-day-aweek classes because she’ll get off work at school later. Fahy also expressed concern with the schedule. “I just wonder if there are additional refinements that we could make, um, that would, um, reduce the amount of disruption this would cause on a lot of families, a lot of staff and families,” Fahy said. Referring to the programs that would be funded from the savings the district achieves from all three measures, Fahy said she felt uneasy about the disruptions in light of the fact that “we’re

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spending more money on stuff like curriculum that we haven’t seen yet.” Board member John King said, “There’s no popular answer and that’s the challenge that we have. If we leave everything like it is, we’re going to have some real issues with bus drivers.” “It’s very concerning to me because of the safety of the kids that we don’t have bus drivers we can count on,” King added. Board President Michael Myrick noted that the district needed a decision because it still has considerable work ahead in building the 2019-20 budget and rejected suggestions the administration develop more options for the board’s review. “We have asked this team to go back to the drawing board several times,” Myrick said. “I don’t want to get to option Z. If we’re at option Z, that means we failed as a board. I understand it’s not going to make everybody happy, but my job as a board member is to look after what the best interest is of the Kyrene kids and the Kyrene community and if 11,700 of them (students) are either walking or going to parent pickup, then I think we have a fiduciary responsibility to look at ways we can save money.” The new schedule also adds 10 minutes to the school day – which teacher Amanda Rock said was never mentioned when the district presented the proposed schedule changes to several teacher groups last fall. “As it is, teachers are already working past their contracted hours to plan and prepare for excellent student lessons and learning,” Rock said. “This extended instructional time which has been taken away, which has been taken away from our morning preparation time, may negatively impact students in the long run. I will also add that in Kyrene, our students

already received well over the state minimum requirements for instructional minutes.” Though not as controversial, the middle school staffing changes also generated some debate. Currently, middle school teachers of core subjects see 120 students over five periods while electives teachers have 180 over six periods. Those core teachers – about 20 percent of the middle school faculty – also have an extra period for planning purposes. But the district said that created inequities among teaching staff and was also too costly. So, next year, all teachers will have 150 students over five periods. Classroom size will not be affected, officials said. Acknowledging the staffing change addresses a long-term inequity among teachers, Fahy said: “It is going to make their job harder. They’re going to have 30 more families to communicate with. They’re going to have 30 more kiddos to get to know and understand and appreciate each one of their special gifts. And it, it’s just 30 new names to learn.” The board also unanimously approved a two-year reduction in the discount that all district employees receive on tuition for Kyrene’s Community Education programs before and after school. About 222 employees had been receiving a 75 percent tuition discount – at a taxpayer cost of $400,000 annually. Next school year that discount will be cut to 60 percent, costing taxpayers about $200,000, and then cut to 45 percent in 2021-22 – a “cost neutral” position for taxpayers. Vesely said that one of the biggest issues the cost-saving measures will enable the district to address is the gaps in student achievement while another

major one involves equity in student performance and discipline. About $1.2 million of the savings will be used to hire counselors and social workers for elementary school students as part of the new “social-emotional learning” that is aimed at making students develop self-sufficiency and personal responsibility at an earlier age so that they can achieve better academic performance in later grades. The administration also will be using some of the savings for increased intervention help for students struggling in math and English Language Arts and to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion in the district through more professional development classes for teachers. The equity issues have been raised by African-American parents at several board meetings. They point to lower test scores among minority students and also say Black students receive harsher punishment than white students for the same offenses. Money in this area will be spent on professional development and other training for teachers and principals.

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Report: Arizona comes up short on traffic safety laws BY ANDREW HOWARD Cronkite News

ASHINGTON – Arizona continues to be rated one of the worst states in the nation for its highway safety laws, falling among those states that are “dangerously behind in adoption of … optimal laws,” a report said last week. But one state official dismissed the report by Advo(Cronkite News) cates for Highway and Auto Cathy Chase of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety said Safety, saying the organiza- Arizona and other states’ laws “are mired in mediocrity.” tion has been “attacking” Arizona for years in its rankings and a few specific laws: Primary seat-belt overlooks the good the state is doing in laws, which allow an officer to pull over a other areas of highway safety. driver for not wearing a seat belt as a so“They only look at the big picture, they called primary violation, and mandatory don’t look at the individual things Arizo- motorcycle helmets. na has done,” said Alberto Gutier, direcGutier said that a helmet law is “never tor of the Governor’s Office of Highway going to happen” in Arizona, but noted Safety. that about 86 percent of motorcyclists in The 2019 Roadmap of State Highway the state already wear helmets without a Safety Laws gives each state a rating, law. from green to yellow to red, for its adopSimilarly, he said that while Arizona tion of 16 laws the Advocates’ report does not have primary seat belt laws, the deems “essential.” state does require seat-belt use and has Arizona and 10 other states got the a “great record” of issuing seat-belt citalowest rating, red. Six states and the Dis- tions. trict of Columbia got green ratings and “Even though we are a secondary state, the other 33 got yellow. last year we wrote 33,186 seat belt citaArizona, with only four of the recom- tions,” he said. mended 16 laws, was tied for third-lowGutier said the state should get more est among states. Only South Dakota and credit for its efforts to prevent drunkWyoming had fewer, while Missouri and en driving. Those efforts include proMontana had four of the laws. grams to help find designated drivers, No state had all 16 laws in place. Rhode the “Know Your Limit” campaign, which Island is closest with 13 of the laws on helps people know whether they drank the books. too much to drive, and the ability to take “Right now, we are mired in mediocrity either a blood sample or a breathalyzer when we could be boasting about bold test for suspected drunken drivers. leadership,” said Cathy Chase, president One area where the state fell short was of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safe- distracted driving. Gutier said he hopes ty, at a news conference to release the re- the legislature can pass a bill this year to port Tuesday. ban cell-phone use and text messaging The 16 laws targeted by the group fall behind the wheel. in five areas: seat belt and motorcycle Chase and other advocates said they helmet requirements, child seats, teen plan to continue fighting until every state driving, impaired driving and distracted has passed their recommended laws. She driving. was accompanied by police and mediArizona did well on impaired driving, cal officials, and by Helen Witty, nationgetting credit for all three laws in that al president of Mothers Against Drunk category, but only has one other backed Driving, who lost her daughter Helen Maby the report, a requirement that teen rie to an impaired driver in 2000. drivers have a licensed adult in the car “MADD won’t stop, I won’t stop, until during their six-month learner’s permit the day there are no more victims,” she period. said. “Until there are no more stories like Chase said Arizona needs to work on Helen Marie’s.”

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Dems side with Ducey on income tax brawl BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

efying both Democrats and their own Republican governor, GOP lawmakers voted Monday to cut income tax rates across the board to prevent what they believe would be a “windfall’’ to the state on the backs of Arizona residents. On party lines, the House Ways and Means Committee voted to cut state income tax rates across the board by 0.11 percentage points. The net effect of HB 2522 would be to reduce state revenues this year by about $150 million. Moments later the Senate Finance Committee gave its blessing to SB 1143, which does the exact same thing. But Sen. J.D. Mesnard, R-Chandler, said there really is no tax cut, as that $150 million simply offsets the additional dollars the state stands to gain because of changes in federal tax laws. And he lashed out at foes who chided Republicans for pushing what they say is a tax cut. “How can a revenue neutral bill be a tax cut?’’ he asked, saying he is “simply pursuing revenue neutrality.’’ The bills, which now go to the full House

and Senate, come despite the fact that about 20,000 returns already have been filed with the Department of Revenue – returns that were filed using the higher tax rates that Gov. Doug Ducey presumed lawmakers would approve. Arizona generally allows state residents to take the same deductions allowed by federal law. But the new federal law trimmed some of these. If Arizona follows suit – the course urged by the governor – Arizonans would pay about $57 million more because of new limits on deductions of what is paid in state and local taxes. Another would add another $47 million because of limits on what can be deducted on interest on new mortgages above $750,000 for joint filers. All totaled, lawmakers estimate the additional revenues would hit at least $150 million. Rep. Mitzi Epstein, a Democrat whose district includes Ahwatukee, said there’s a good reason for the state to keep the extra dollars. She said while the federal taxes are being cut, so is the amount of money Washington is providing to states. That includes the KidsCare program,

which provides low-cost health insurance for the children of the working poor, with the full federal subsidy going away in September. Epstein said the extra dollars could be used to help underwrite the additional state costs. As it turns out, Ducey himself wants the state to pick up that shortfall. But he is not relying on the conformity dollars, saying there’s enough coming in from other sources. Grant Nulle, the agency’s deputy director, told lawmakers if they adopted their plan, it would take about four weeks to make all the changes in the forms and the department’s computers. That means any returns already filed and those that people are turning in now – about two-thirds of Arizonans anticipate refunds – will be incorrect. Nulle said, though, that if the bills become law, his agency could recompute what each taxpayer owes and send out correction notices. That assumes either bill will become law. Monday’s votes came over the objections of Ducey who has proposed that any additional dollars be put into the “rainy-day’’ fund, a savings account that can be tapped

during economic downturns when tax revenues don’t keep pace with expenses. The measures also are opposed by Democrats who said that the state should keep the excess money that would flow to the state because of changes in federal tax laws. They cited needs ranging from education to road funding. More to the point, they said that while the cut in tax rates would be across the board, the real beneficiaries are those are the top of the income scale, the people who already are going to get benefits from the changes in federal tax law signed in late 2017 by President Trump. The proposals by Mesnard and Rep. Ben Toma, R-Peoria, to cut rates by 0.11 percent across the board would reduce overall tax collections by that much. That’s the money Ducey and the Democrats want to keep. Mesnard questioned the assumption that only the rich are hit when deductions are eliminated. He cited limits on deductions for interest on new home equity loans. “Many people consolidate their debt, whether it’s credit card debt, their car, whatever, into a better interest rate they would get on their home,’’ he said. “And now they’re losing the tax break.’’

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Local seniors conference stresses aging’s positives BY COTY DOLORES MIRANDA AFN Contributor

onferences on aging are often a somber affair, but that’s the opposite of what the Senior Advocacy Group of Ahwatukee has in store at its free conference next month. Even the title of this year’s SAGA Senior & Family Conference – Successful Aging: Keys to a Fun and Exciting Life – hints at what’s in store for attendees at the fourhour gathering 8:30 a.m. Feb. 9 at the Ahwatukee Recreation Center, 5001 Cheyenne Drive, Ahwatukee. This is the sixth annual conference on aging, but according to board members, this one was designed to focus on the positives of aging – and how to maintain joy in living as one ages. “In planning for SAGA’s sixth event, we wanted to provide information about available resources and share something uplifting so people would leave inspired and motivated to live their best possible life,” said SAGA board member and retired attorney Annlouise Ferguson, the event

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chairperson. “We started looking at the effects of a positive attitude and laughter on aging. I thought It would be novel to invite seniors and families to celebrate old age like they

do in other cultures, not with dread but with excitement,” said Ferguson, who has been with SAGA since its 2011 inception. “Our planning led us to believe a focus on having fun, staying active and connected despite age is just as important as knowing about the challenges aging brings,” she added. Vicki McAllister, SAGA board chair, concurred. “Many events for seniors focus on the negatives of getting older; we wanted to create a conference that would give fresh ideas for staying engaged and active,” said McAllister, who has served with SAGA for four years, the last three as a board member and officer. “From the importance of laughter to demonstrations on low-impact sports, attendees will be able to discover new options for living their best life ever,” said McAllister. “It’s always important to look at our strengths versus looking at the negatives. This is important for family members of older adults to remember in their positive interactions together.” Added Ferguson: “I want attendees to

laugh, meet a friend or make a new one, enjoy a breakfast sandwich, have a chance to win a raffle basket, get some free swag while getting some solid information on a resource they’re interested in knowing about. “I want them to celebrate their age, leave with the courage to alter the way they’ve always done something. Laughter is a great leveler and it helps everyone reinvent themselves, even during dreaded or celebrated times.” Encouraging the laughter is the conference’s keynote speaker Amberly Neese, a celebrated speaker, humorist, author and adjunct professor at Grand Canyon University. Special guest speaker is Jennifer Turk, human services program coordinator with the City of Phoenix, whose talk “Act Your Shoe Size, Not Your Age” is in keeping with the upbeat conference mode. An Ahwatukee resident and ASU alumnus, Turk grew up in Tempe, where both parents were artists. Her father, Rudy

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Clean water in African village the goal of charity ride AFN News Staff

our Ahwatukee residents are leading an effort to bring clean water to African villagers who have none. Jane and Bob Meneely, along with Steve Elwell and Olivia Chavezank, have scheduled a Wheels 4 Water bike ride Feb. 23 along a scenic part of Happy Valley Road in north Phoenix. “Wheels 4 Water is not a race but a benefit ride,” said Jane Meneely, who is chairing the event. Participants pay $25 to go on a bike ride of either 12, 18 or 35 miles. The goal is to raise money to dig a borehole for Bugunga, Uganda, a village that, like many others in that country, has no access to clean water. Wheels 4 Water is a campaign by Water4Kids, one of many programs sponsored by Hope4Kids International, a global nonprofit agency that tries to help children living in abject poverty.

The rides start at 8 a.m. at 2530 W. Happy Valley Road and there is also a 9 a.m. start for a 5K walk. People can register at w4ki.org/wheels4water. “The ride is on a nice road and a very scenic route,” said Meneely, an avid cyclist and an Ahwatukee resident since 1992. The former longtime activities coordinator at Pointe South Mountain before it became Arizona Grande Resort, Meneely said the charity bike ride fits two of her passions in life – cycling and helping others. A cycling lead for Lifetime Fitness, she said, “I’ve raced my fair share of cycling events – both road and mountain – and still enjoy riding and racing on two wheels year-round. That’s why I called on my friend, Steve Elwell, and so many other friends in our cycling community to come together on our bikes for this worthy cause.” She is particularly impressed by Hope4Kids International not only because it

has the highest rating from Goldstar, which analyzes nonprofits to determine how much of donations go to the people the nonprofit is trying to help, but also because of its track record. “The reason I chose them is because of the work they’ve been doing in Uganda for 20 years – and also around the world for 40 years,” Meneely said. “They are responsible for bringing now over 600 water wells to remote villages in Uganda. When you read the statistics of (Special to AFN) diseases and deaths in Jane and Bon Meneely of Ahwatukee are hoping for a big turnout for

the Wheels 4 Water scenic bicycle ride they’re organizing to bring

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Turk, was Arizona State University art director for 30 years. “I assisted in taking care of both of my parents throughout their final aging process – they’ve both since passed. I’ve utilized that experience in my quest to provide quality services to the seniors of the City of Phoenix,” said Turk, a city staffer for 26 years. “As the closing speaker at the SAGA conference, I hope to remind the participants to not lose sight of childhood ambitions – stay physically active, engage in continued learning and have fun,” she said. Also on tap for the four-hour conference – which begins with a breakfast provided by Ahwatukee’s Chick-fil-A – are demonstrations and tips for staying fit as one ages. Ahwatukee Rec Center’s Carol Barron will show how to play pickleball, a popular low-impact sport for all ages. Local tai chi instructor Anuradha Goyal will demonstrate and provide insight into the lifelong benefits of tai chi. Goyal teaches classes at area senior centers, and Mondays and Wednesdays at the Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA. In addition, more than 30 exhibitors will be on hand, and giveaways and raffle baskets, donated by area businesses,

will be other boons for attendees. It is the support of these businesses, and others who’ve donated, that helps fund the conference so admission remains free. The support of local businesses is not only important for this morning conference, but for SAGA year-round. “Businesses can and do benefit SAGA by participating as members, communicating SAGA’s message, contributing ideas to improve senior life, and supporting SAGA’s programs,” said Ferguson, an ardent SAGA advocate. “I’m dedicated to SAGA for many reasons – the first is that I want it to remain sustainable. “SAGA started as a partnership, then a corporation and now a nonprofit. SAGA does good work, responding to families quickly, more economically and with more knowledge of local resources than government ever could,” she said, adding: “I like that people of all ages are involved with SAGA. SAGA’s membership is a who’s who list of professionals dedicated to seniors and their families. “SAGA’s success has come not from any one person but from a community of talented volunteers and generous donors who believe in SAGA’s mission and SAGA’s ability to make a difference for the 80,000 people living behind South Mountain.”

MedStats is one of the services offered by SAGA. Developed in 2012, the program is an online tool that provides ICE (In Case of Emergency) information to emergency personnel and responders quick access to a patient’s medical history and contact information. SAGA has also initiated an outreach service to seniors that include home visits to vulnerable older adults, and helps provide often overlooked local resources to better serve them and keep them connected. Further information on both services is available on their website, SagaSeniors. org. “Our SAGA mission and purpose is to provide resources, education and advocacy for the senior population of Ahwatukee and surrounding areas,” said McAllister. “With the increased number of older adults, it will be imperative for communities like ours to provide help to area seniors in Ahwatukee without reliance on the competing interest and funds from neighboring municipalities,” she said.

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St. John Bosco team places fourth in Future Cities meet AFN News Staff

quartet of Chandler and Ahwatukee seventh-graders who attend St. John Bosco Catholic School came in fourth place among 90 middle school teams that competed in the Future Cities contest. Jack Lisi, Willie Cornejo-Farmer, Miguel Ruiz and Mason Erpenbeck gave up their free time for months to put together ways to improve cities of the future and not only impressed contest judges, but won an award from the Arizona Water Association for the best idea on ways to conserve and preserve water. They also will be presenting the fruit of that work to the staff and advisory board of the Ahwatukee school. “I realize I am a proud grandmother, but with all the negative in the news these days, it is always nice to hear how our young future leaders are working on making our world a better place to live,” said Jack’s grandma, Terri Lisi. Mason and Willie Cornejo-Farmer live in Ahwatukee, and Miguel and Jack live in Chandler. Future City is a national engineering

to design a resilient power grid for their future city that would be able to withstand a natural disaster. Participants must come up with a virtual city design, write a 1,500-word essay, build a scale model from recycled materials, develop a project (Special to AFN) plan and make Showing off the model they made for the Futures Cities competition are St. a presentation John Bosco students, from left, Jack Lisi, Willie Cornejo-Farmer, Miguel Ruiz to judges – and Mason Erpenbeck. most of whom education program for middle school are engineers – and be prepared to anstudents that challenges participants swer questions and defend their project. This year’s challenge was inspired to imagine, research, design and build by Puerto Rico’s challenge of restoring cities of the future that showcase their power after the most recent hurricane. solution to citywide sustainability. “Our team chose the name Electri-City This year’s theme is Powering Our to represent one of the Whitsunday IsFuture, where teams were challenged

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lands off the coast of Australia,” said Colleen Ruiz, the boys’ mentor – and mom to Miguel Ruiz of Chandler. “They chose a typhoon as their natural disaster and constructed a sea wall, elevated roadways, a hospital that could rise, amphibian cars, wireless electrical systems, and micro-grids powered multiple sustainable energy resources for redundancy,” Ruiz said. “They started work in October and dedicated hundreds of hours to this project.” Ruiz is no stranger to coaching teams for Future Cities – and she has the expertise since she is a senior planner for the City of Chandler. She started coaching teams six years ago, when her oldest son was in sixth grade, and two years ago, a team of Bosco fourth-graders placed fourth in the 2017 Future Cities competition here. “It amazed me that the students could reach so deep, learn so much and create such amazing works of art,” said Ruiz. “I facilitate the meetings by keeping them on track, asking probing questions, keeping glue guns in stock and provid-

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People can sink their teeth in MCC dental hygiene deal AFN NEWS STAFF

f you haven’t been to a dentist for a while, a group of Mesa Community College students have a deal for you. Fourteen second-year dental hygiene students – supervised by a licensed dentist and hygienist – will be giving free X-rays and oral health and cancer assessments 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at 5855 E. Still Circle, Mesa on the A.T. Still University campus on Baseline Road near Recker Road. Dental student Mai Mounabah said the students also will provide free or radically reduced-cost cleaning for people who need it. The effort is a win-win for both students and patients: The patients get an important check-up and the students get experience – and possibly some people they can try their newly acquired cleaning skills on. “The reason why we conduct oral cancer screenings is to detect any indication that a patient might have oral cancer,” Mounabah explained. “Oral cancer has a high mortality rate because it often goes unnoticed because most people don’t know you can have cancer in your mouth.” If lesions are detected, the patient is referred to a physician. As for cleaning, the less clean a person’s teeth, the better in some respects.

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screening appointment. Although the screening is complementary, patients selected as a patient for the program will be charged for customized oral health care services. The Mesa Community College Dental Hygiene (Special to AFN) These Mesa Community Colledge second-year dental hygiene students are Clinic offers preparing to provide free oral screenings as part of their class work but also a full range because they enjoy giving back to the community. of dental hygiene services The students need to demonstrate in the evening at the Arizona School of their skill at cleaning teeth with varying Dentistry and Oral Health Clinic. degrees of tartar buildup. Should teeth need a cleaning – done by Mounabah said students are especial- appointment 5:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays ly looking for people whose teeth are in through Thursdays – the students accept the higher levels because they “are also dental insurance. And even patients who more difficult for us to find” and yet they don’t have insurance get a deal, since the are needed for the students’ final exams. students charge less if a patient can afThis is a screening only, participants ford to pay. will not be guaranteed an appointment, Those who cannot afford to pay anyreceive a comprehensive exam or re- thing may qualify for free cleaning – ceive any definitive treatment during the with expenses covered by the students

themselves. “We have student funds that go towards covering the cost of treatment for patients who can’t afford it,” Mounabah explained. “This way we ensure the patients are able to get the care that they need without cost being an inhibiting factor. We work diligently throughout the year by hosting multiple fundraisers and selling numerous dental products in order to raise enough money in our student funds account to be able to pay for these patients.” As for the discounts available by having the students do the cleaning, she added, “Our rates for treatment start at $35 for a basic cleaning and can go up to $375 for a deep cleaning. The cost varies, based on individual patient need. These rates are a lot less than a standard dental office that can charge $800-$1000 for a deep cleaning without insurance.” While the students only need to successfully complete a two-year program to get a state license, they need a fouryear degree to teach. Starting next year, MCC will offer a concurrent degree program with Northern Arizona University, enabling students to get a bachelor’s degree while studying at MCC. Screenings will be done on a firstcome, first-served basis, but people who want a specific time – and know they’ll be there – can call 602-558-8452.

these villages – over 50 percent of them are caused by dysentery and water-borne illnesses – it pulls at one’s heart to want to do something to change that statistic. Clean water instantly does that for these people.” Meneely also doesn’t just rely on the Hope 4 Kids website for that information. Last July she traveled with representatives of the nonprofit to Africa and saw “firsthand the positive impact these wells have on children, women and all people. With clean water they instead focus on education, caring for their families and im-

proving their communities.” “Hope 4 Kids International is also involved in medical outreach – we had three doctors traveling with us – education – they’ve built many many schools – and they are partners with Feed My Starving Children, another incredible charitable organization. Those are impactful.” Hope4Kids says on its website that $10,500 enables it to build a well that lasts 30 years and meets the needs of 10,000 people. “This means it only takes 100 (people) raising only $105 each, to restore health and save lives, impacting thousands of children and entire communities,” it said.

Meneely said her trip last summer was a life-changing experience and “that is why I was inspired to organize a benefit ride and raise money for a well for the village of Bugunga, Uganda.” She said she’s encouraged by the early signups. “We’re off to a good start and we are actively getting the word out where we can: Facebook, bike shops, friends, family, community,” she said. “We hope they’ll come out to ride their bike – music, food and raffles afterwards. If you don’t ride, we hope you’ll sponsor a biker or donate to the well fund. Everyone can be part of making a difference. And ev-

ery drop counts.” “I truly am passionate about bringing clean water to wonderful people in Uganda,” Meneely said. “Everyone deserves to have clean water to drink. Each day I don’t think about filling a glass with water from the fridge or sink. Villagers from Bugunga have to walk 7 kilometers one way to get water and it’s contaminated. The task of fetching water falls disproportionately on the women and children of the villages.” Information: Facebook.com/Wheels 4 Water Arizona and home4kidsinternational.org. Registration link is: w4ki.org/wheels4water

ing snacks.” She added that her husband also mentored the team. A software engineer for Intel, he “helped with construction of the moving parts and conceptualization of the design and technology needed.”

The boys modeled buildings off a home in Mexico City Beach, Florida that weathered the hurricane last fall while all of the neighbors’ homes were devastated. “Jack, Mason, Miguel and Willie are a great team,” the proud mom-mentor said. “They work together very well and are cool and collected under pressure.

Jack portrayed a weather man in the skit and shared a lot of enthusiasm.” Each boy also played a role in their presentation of the research, she added. “Mason was running for mayor and was very proud of his city. Miguel was an engineer who could explain the technical details of their solutions. Willie was our alternate and was ready to step

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Intel helped employee journey to adopting girl BY COLLEEN SPARKS AFN Staff Writer

tarting a job at Intel 23 years ago not only introduced Margaret Verdugo to the joys of volunteering, but also led the south Chandler woman to a new love – a girl who would eventually call her mother. Verdugo, 52, already had two biological sons when she started work as a systems analyst for the technology giant. As her career took off, so did her family life. “Intel introduced me to volunteerism,” Verdugo said. “I never volunteered before Intel. Intel has a program of volunteerism and they really love for their employees to go out and become part of the community.” The divorced mother of sons Ross, of Gilbert, 31; and Marcus, of Chandler, 30; and grandmother of a one-year-old boy, heard an advertisement on the radio about the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Maricopa County and later a coworker mentioned the program. “I was always trying to find my niche, what I could do that I would feel good about and working with children I knew

But she said she had experienced some similar things to what Shay had gone through. Shay was already in her third foster care placement when she and Verdugo met. Shayliana was in a group home for teen mothers and pregnant teens, but she was not pregnant and Verdugo did not believe that was the best place for her to live. Verdugo strongly suggested Shay be placed in a home with children closer to her age, and the next group home Shay was moved to housed girls ages 7 to 13. There, Shay was “much happier there and it worked out better,” Verdugo said. “The first meeting I had with Shayliana she was nonverbal and she hadn’t talked for a couple months,” Verdugo said. “I knew I was walking into this and explaining to her who I was. I just told her I was going to be with her for as long as she was in the system. “I knew it could last a long period of time until she was placed successfully with a long-term home that was going to be good for her and strengthen her and basically a loving, forever family.”

actually be the voice of these children in the court, everything about it appealed to me,” Verdugo said. She said CASA volunteers represent foster children in court proceedings and dealings with schools, counselors, doctors and others as well as meet with the child on a regular basis. Verdugo began meeting with Shayliana, who goes by the name Shay, about four years ago when she was 10. Reading about her background, Verdugo knew right away Shay was the child she wanted to help. “I wanted to get with her pretty quickly,” she said. “She had been non-verbal for a couple months so I knew she was Special to AFN Margaret Verdugo, on left, adopted Shayliana, pictured here, going through a lot.” Verdugo, now a senior adminwho goes by Shay, after serving as her foster mother for a few years. An employee of Intel, Verdugo was able to take istrative assistant who supports protected leave to bond with Shay, who is now 14 years old. planning and logistics for a manufacturing division at Intel, did were in situations they didn’t choose not want to elaborate on the type of abuse necessarily... when I heard you could and neglect Shayliana had experienced.

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She also told Shay that out of all the children in the foster care system, she had chosen Shay. Recalling Shay’s response to her made Verdugo choke up. “She said, ‘nobody’s ever chosen me before,’” Verdugo said. “In that moment I knew I was locked in for life. I always thought that I would still be taking the CASA role.” She said it is rare for children in the Arizona Department of Child Safety system who are 10 or older to get adopted. The goal is for them to be reunited with their biological families, but Verdugo said Shay “started having a lot of issues within the struggle of her mom.” “One night she asked me why she couldn’t go home with me,” Verdugo said. Other people asked Verdugo the same question, including Verdugo’s sister. “I was spending 14 to 16 hours a week with her,” Verdugo said. “I started to think about it, talked to her DCS (Department of Child Safety) case manager,” she said. Verdugo decided to apply to become Shay’s foster mother, but knew it was risky because she might not get approved and disappoint Shay. But Shay told her she wanted her to take a chance in the hopes Verdugo would become her foster mom. Three weeks later, Shay got placed to live with Verdugo as her foster child and then Verdugo adopted her just before she turned 13. “Shayliana and I had the conversation about long-term and what that looked like for us,” Verdugo said. “Adoption was what we both wanted. She asked me if I would adopt her and I immediately agreed. I wanted her to feel comfortable and want everything.” When Shay started living with Verdugo, she started calling her by her nickname, “Marti,” and after she adopted Shay, she wanted to call her a new name. “When I adopted her, about a month later, she said, ‘I want to call you Mom,’” Verdugo said. “She has a mom and I always knew that and I’ve always told her, ‘I know your mom; I’ve met her. You’re always gonna have that mom.’” Verdugo was touched. “It’s amazing,” Verdugo said. “It’s beautiful. Through the volunteerism, through Intel, evolving to the fostering, the adopting and then having Shay, it’s something that I’m just so thankful for.” She said it is “not easy to foster children that have been harmed in many ways” in their previous homes. Verdugo said Intel allowed her to take bonding leave to spend time with Shay. Eligible Intel employees may take up

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to eight weeks of job-protected leave to bond with a child after a birth, adoption or a child being placed with them through foster care, said Julie Ann Overcash, vice president of human resources and director of compensation and benefits at Intel. Verdugo took four weeks off and then took four weeks off at a later time to forge even stronger ties with Shay. “I got to put aside work and really focus on our relationship,” she said. “We went to Disneyland. I honestly love working for Intel. Intel’s a huge part of the Chandler community. Being an employee here is the biggest blessing of my life. I’m able to give her insurance. She has braces.” Verdugo, who works at Intel’s Ocotillo office, also can work flexible hours to spend time with Shay and was able to do so when her sons were children. She works from home when she needs to and has flexibility with her hours on early release days at Shay’s school. “Intel cares about all of Intel’s growing families,” Overcash said. “As part of our commitment to supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment, we’ve ensured parental benefits are available to all types of families, regardless of how they are formed. “Our family support begins pre-birth and extends well beyond with benefits such as bonding leave and education support for school age and college students. Benefits are accessible to all employees, regardless of gender or sexual reference, and for life events spanning fostering, adoption and birth.” Intel believes it is important for its employees to keep a healthy work-life balance. “In addition to parental bonding, Intel offers a number of benefits related to retaining employee work-life effectiveness, including paid sabbaticals, free campus gyms, tuition assistance, telecommuting options, and many others,” Overcash said. Shay, now 14 and an eighth-grader, has progressed in her life, going from being non-verbal to talkative. “She’s involved in so many different things,” Verdugo said. “She’s a softball player, a volleyball player. She loves to hang out with her friends and shop. She’s just a normal teenage girl. She’s already talking about her first car. “We do a lot of things together. We do bike riding, we go to the gym, we travel. She’s half Puerto Rican. We’re going to Puerto Rico when she turns 16. She’s doing really fantastic. We’ve set a lot of goals.” Verdugo said her sons are happy to have a sister. “At first they were like, ‘Mom, what are

you doing?’” she said. “When she came into foster with me, they were like, ‘We totally get it’ and they fell immediately in love with her.” One of her sons told her that Shay “100 percent belongs in our family.” Shay even looks like her sons and fit in when they posed for a recent Christmas photo. Coincidentally, July 18 of last year was Intel’s 50th anniversary and also the one-year anniversary of when Verdugo officially adopted Shay. “I’m really thankful,” Verdugo said. “I’m really humbled and thankful for this whole, entire experience. I’m thankful for Intel. I’m thankful for Special to AFN them providing for Margaret Verdugo and her daughter, Shayliana, participate in The Hope my family.” Run in 2017 in Tempe.

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Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson are the founders of Childhelp, which celebrates its Diamond Jubilee at the 15th annual Drive the Dream Gala on Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale.

Childhelp marks 60 years with big gala BY KRISTINE CANNON AFN Staff Writer

hen Sara O’Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, two budding actresses in the late ‘50s, were selected to fly to Japan to entertain American soldiers during the Korean War, a friendship was instantly formed. One restless afternoon, they snuck out of their hotel room for a midday walk and eventually stumbled upon a group of orphans. In that moment, they decided they would smuggle the 11 children into their hotel room. It was then when they realized they wanted and needed to do more to help kids like them. Thus, Childhelp was born, and O’Meara and Fedderson spent decades side by side as founders of the nonprofit organization dedicated to helping at-risk children, including victims of abuse and neglect. Now, 60 years later, the nonprofit will celebrate its Diamond Jubilee at the 15th annual Drive the Dream Gala on Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale. Proceeds from the star-studded gala will directly benefit Childhelp’s Children’s Advocacy Center of Arizona, which will see more than 8,000 children this year. Since 1998, CCCAZ has served over 140,000 abused and neglected children through providing treatment, intervention and investigation services. This year’s gala’s theme is “60 Years of Miracles.”

“We are celebrating 60 years of Childhelp miracles on the national stage, but this sensational Childhelp Diamond Jubilee is fundraising for the programs and services right here at home in Arizona,” said O’Meara, Childhelp co-founder, chairman and CEO, in a prepared statement. “These are our children and they deserve an extra special miracle this year.” Event chairs of the gala are Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson, chair of functional medicine at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), and Richard J. Stephenson, founder and chairman of CTCA. Governor Doug Ducey and wife, Angela Ducey, will serve as honorary chairs. The Diamond Jubilee will honor Senator Jon Kyl and Caryll Kyl with the Childhelp Jubilee Award. Patrick J. McGroder III will receive the Childhelp Nellie Jackson Award, which is awarded to those who have gone above and beyond to raise resources for abused and neglected children. Past recipients include Brand Drivers in 2018 and Shannon Edwards of WD-40 in 2017. Expected celebrity guests include comedienne Kathie Lee Gifford, journalist Megyn Kelly, “Dancing With the Stars” stars Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd, “Charlie’s Angels” actress Cheryl Ladd, “Hawaiian Eye” actress Connie Stevens, “Baby Daddy” actress Chelsea Kane and “Seinfeld” star John O’Hurley. “Reba” actress Melissa Peterman will emcee.

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Altadena has public Chinese New Year celebration

Students in the Mandarin Chinese language class at Altadena Middle School, 14620 S. Desert Foothills Pkwy., Ahwatukee, will hold a free public Chinese New Year celebration to show off what they’ve learned about Chinese culture as well as the language. The event, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, will include Chinese food, traditional Chinese music, hands-on activities, and even chopsticks practice.

God’s Garden Transportation Day is early this year

If you’re a parent and your kids are fans of Transportation Day at God’s Garden Christian Preschool, be aware it’s early this year. The 19th annual Transportation Day will be 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 at God’s Garden, 1401 E. Liberty Lane, Ahwatukee. Noprmally, it occurs later in February. The event draws thousands of kids eager to check out more than 40 different kinds of vehicles, from fire trucks and police cars to helicopters and motor homes. Admission is free and there will eb a variety of food trucks on the premises. Plus, themed baskets will be up for raffle and there will be bounce houses, pony rides, and train rides for a fee.

Carrie McNeish ready for first fitness programs of 2019

Ahwatukee line-dance instructor and fitness expert Carrie McNeish has scheduled her first line dancing and cardio classes of 2019. No partner is needed for her beginning, intermediate and advanced classes. Beginners are at 11:15 a.m. Thursdays and 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Intermediate/advanced are an hour later both days. The six-week classes are held at the Pecos Community Center and scheduled to begin in mid-February. Register: in person or on line at apm.activecommunities.com/phoenix/Home or just drop in. Information: 480-221-9090, cmcneish@cox.net or dancemeetsfitness.net. Meanwhile, her Muscle Mania classes – small group personal training sessions requiring no experience – are 11 a.m. Mondays and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Those six-week classes also are held at Pecos Community Center and slated to start in mid-February.

Cactus Jack’s plans Valentine’s bash, dance a day early

Food and drink specials will be available from 5 p.m. and line-dancing from5:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at Cactus Jack’s Bar and Grill, southwest corner of 48th Street and Elliot Road for its annual Valentine’s bash. There also will be raffles. Information : Carrie@dancemeetsfitness.net 480-221-9090. Cactus Jacks is located on the south west side of Elliot and 48th St. in Ahwatukee.

Ahwatukee chapter of Moms In Prayer can help

People who would like some prayer power on behalf of their children can contact the Ahwatukee chapter of the national group Moms in Prayer. The group meets once a week for an hour, pray-

ing for children and their school. Grandmothers are welcome to come and pray for their grandchildren. Information: MomsInPrayer.org or azcarolina7@ gmail.com.

Plan early for Be…an Artist Comedy Night by getting tickets

Sandra Marshall of Be…An Artist Studio, 4025 E. Chandler Blvd. Suites 6 & 7, Ahwatukee, has set her next comedy night for March 1 and if this month’s session was any indication, people should buy their tickets early. The last one was sold out. On March 1, Mark Eddie, a guitarist and comedian, will give a musician’s view on everything from pop music to parenting. He’s featured on Comedy Central, VH-1 and Sirius/XM. His one-of-a-kind RockComedy show features songs, stories, rock & roll history and singing impressions. He’s known for capturing the very essence of artists such as Al Green, Neil Diamond, Shaggy, Dave Matthews, Bruce Springsteen, Joe Cocker, Van Morrison & many more. Tickets are $18 for the BYOB event and people can bring some appetizers and dessert. Tickets/ information: beAnArtistAZ.com or 480-247-6689

Desert Pointe Garden Club slates monthly meet

The Desert Pointe Garden Club will meet at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, at the Ahwatukee Recreation Center, 5001 E. Cheyenne Drive, Ahwatukee. Linda Rominger, president of the Ahwatukee Community Garden, will discuss gardening in the Phoenix climate.

Festival of Lights announces call for charity grants

The Festival of Lights Committee is asking nonprofits to submit an application for a grant by Feb. 15 at folaz.org. The Festival of Lights was founded in 1994 to raise money to fund the annual lighting of the million white lights along Chandler Boulevard and raises money through its wine tasting event in spring and the Kickoff Party the Saturday after Thanksgiving weekend. FOL has partnered with local charities that assist in those two events. Each January, a selection process is held to determine an award to several of those groups, based on both the charity’s purpose and their contribution to the community. Last year the committee awarded three grants: Y OPAS $3000, Kiwanis Club of Ahwatukee, $3000 and Wings for Warriors, $1000. Finalists in the grant process may be asked to make a brief 15-minute presentation to the board of directors Feb. 26. Meanwhile, the committee has changed the venue and the day of the week for this year’s wine tasting event. Instead of Saturday at Rawhide, the event will be held Friday, April 12, at Foothills Golf Club – the original venue. The committee also is seeking new members and volunteers and its first meeting is 6 p.m. Feb. 15 at Desert Foothills United Methodist Church, 2156 E. Liberty Lane, Ahwatukee. Meetings then will be held every other week on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at the church.

Garage sale Saturday raising money for diabetes research

Amber Cicchillo, whose 10-year-old son Zachary

suffers from type 1 diabetes, is holding a garage sale 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at her home, 2118 E. Mountain Sky Court, Ahwatukee, to help raise money for Zachary’s Infantry, her son’s entry in the annual Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation April 6 walk at Sloan Park in Mesa. Zachary is getting pledges for the walk and his mom hopes to increase that pot of money with the garage sale. She also is solicit9ing donations for the sale and plans to hold a raffle. Already, Zeeks Pizza on Warner Road has donated a $40 gift card for the raffle. To donate items for the garage sale, contact her at Amberlyn1007@gmail.com.

Joint fundraiser benefits DV, youth lacrosse teams

The Desert Vista High School and Ahwatukee Lightning lacrosse teams will co-host a cornhole tournament fundraiser 12:30-6 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Sandbar, 7200 W. Ray Road, Chandler. Cash prizes will be offered for first and second place finishers, and the tourney includes a youth division. A wide range of raffle items will be offered and guests can enjoy tacos, margaritas, beer, and mixed drink specials all day. Registration fee is $50 for adult teams and $20 for youth. Register at ahwatukeelax.com. Information: petebeverage@gmail.com.

Sentimental Dreams dance coming up at Tempe Post 2

Tempe American Legion Post 2 will hold its 25th annual Sentimental Dreams dance 7-10 p.m. March 2 at its lodge, 2125 S. Industrial Park Aved., Tempe. Tickets are $10 for the dance, which features the 20-piece Sentimental Swing Orchestra playing songs of the 1930s and 40s. Proceeds benefit the Legion’s boys and girls programs. Tickets are available at the door or by calling 480-967-2968.

Kiwanis Club to hear talk on foster children from expert

Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club member Andi Pettyjohn hopes that people who have supported her various programs to benefit foster children will attend the club’s annual meeting 7:15-8:30 a.m. Jan. 31 at Biscuits Restaurant in the strip mall at the southwest corner of Elliot Road and 48th Street when a representative from Child Protective Services will speak. “In 2012 I first became aware of the great needs for foster youth,” she said. “I never paid attention to that prior. Since then, many have helped me and my Kiwanis Club help foster youth, with Christmas gifts, Thanksgiving Dinner and Baby Showers. Some may want to get more involved.” She said the speaker “will tie right into placing the kids in foster care and how we can help.” She said people who want to attend – even though they are not a member – should RSVP so she can buy them a breakfast. Contact her at andi@wttaz.com.

Ahwatukee resident to walk 60 miles to help aging pets

Cynthia Todd has challenged herself to walk 60 miles in three days in mid-February to raise funds to promote the adoption of senior animals through

the Arizona Humane Society. Her Funds for Old Friends fundraiser will funnel all donations to the organization to be used to “promote the adoption of homeless senior animals” by underwriting the adoption expenses. “If donating by check, it should be written to the Arizona Humane Society with a notation that the donation is to be credited to the Funds for Old Friends adoption campaign,” she explained. To donate online, go to GivingGrid.com and enter Funds for Old Friends in the search bar. One hundred percent of donations made by check will go to Arizona Humane Society. All donations made online will go to AHS, once a bank transaction fee has been deducted. She said checks can be mailed to Mary Hetrick, Arizona Humane Society, 1521 W. Dobbins Road, Phoenix, AZ 85041. All donations should be made on or before March 15.

‘Down under’ birds subject of next Audubon chapter meet

Kookaburras, Rainbow Lorikeets and Kangaroos are the stars of the Feb. 12 speaker program hosted by Desert Rivers Audubon Society when Tempe nature photographer Cindy Marple shares her images from a recent trip to southern Australia and Tasmania. Australia is home to a unique variety of plants, animals and birds. Almost half of its 842 species of birds are found only in Australia. Marple’s favorite subject is birds, and she teaches an intermediate birding class through the Chandler Recreation Department. Her appearance is 7-9 p.m. at the Southeast Regional Library, southeast corner of Greenfield and Guadalupe in Gilbert. Admission is free. Desert Rivers’ mobile bookstore, offering the latest birding guides and other nature books, opens at 6:30 p.m. Information: desertriversaudubon.org.

Epstein to hold neighborhood council session at State House

State Rep. Mitzi Epstein, whose district includes Ahwatukee, will hold a neighborhood council 6-8 p.m. Feb. 5 in basement room 35-38 of the State House of Representatives building, 1700 W. Washington Ave., Phoenix. The council is a community forum with the goals of preventing teen suicide and to understand and prevent hate crimes. There is free parking directly across the street in Wesley Bolin Plaza.

Colina parents and teachers to hold ‘Pack-a-Palooza’

Colina Elementary School PTO has scheduled its Pack-a-Palooza fundraiser 6-8:30 p.m. March 29 at the school, 13612 S. 36th St. The public is invited to this free-admission event, which will include a raffle for themed baskets, bounce houses, face painting and other games and activities for children and adults. Vendors also are being sought for the first time. For a $50 fee, they’ll be able to advertise their business and sell their wares. Interested vendors should contact Christian Becker by Feb. 15 at cbb1105@hotmail.com.

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Donations needed for Y OPAS book sale The Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA Outreach Program for Ahwatukee Seniors (Y OPAS) is in need of book donations for its 11th annual fundraising book sale 7 a.m.-2 p.m. March 30 and 8-11 a.m. March 31 at the Ahwatukee YMCA, 1030 E. Liberty Lane. Books can be dropped at the YMCA or the following Ahwatukee locations: Pecos Senior Center, 48th Street and Pecos Road; Odelay Bagel Company, Equestrian Trail and Warner/Elliot Loop; Cups N’ Crepes, 42nd Street and Chandler Boulevard; Ahwatukee Community Swim/Tennis Center, 48th Street and Warner Road; Mountain View Lutheran Church at 48th Street and Cheyenne; Desert Foothills United Methodist Church at 2156 E. Liberty Lane and Horizon Presbyterian Church at 1401 E. Liberty Lane. Books may be dropped off beginning Feb. 1. Information: 602-212-6088. A Goodwill donation truck will be accepting household goods donations at the YMCA during the book sale. Y OPAS will earn 10 cents a pound in donations. In addition, Y OPAS will be holding several raffles during the sale. Y OPAS is a volunteer driven organization whose mission is to provide free transportation to Ahwatukee seniors age 62 and older to medical appointments, grocery shopping, errands allowing seniors to remain living independently. Y OPAS offers these services and social activities to prevent isolation for seniors who are homebound.

PD Tukee Talks slates January session

Judy Wade and Bill Baker are hosting a casual meetand-greet with state Sen. Sean Bowie of Ahwatukee. Coffee and Danish will be served and the hosts stress this is not a fundraiser but an opportunity for an informal chat. DETAILS>> 10:30 a.m., 11650 S. 44th St. Wade and Baker need a head count so RSVP at 480-893-0045 or wadewords@cov.net or text 480-213-6242.

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: 100WWCValleyOfTheSun.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 6

Monthly Book Discussion Club

Read the book and join each lively discussion the first Wednesday of the month. February’s Read: “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas. March’s Read: “A Loaded Gun: Emily Dickinson for the 21st Century” by Jerome Charyn. #IronwoodLibrary DETAILS>> 7-7:45 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Adults. Free. No registration required.

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Children 3-5 years old, accompanied by a favorite adult, enjoy interactive activities that encourage emerging language skills and introduce STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) concepts, on the first Thursday of each month. DETAILS>> 6:30-7:15 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 3-5 years. Free. Tickets are limited AND available in the library 30 minutes before program start time.

Library Teen Council

The council meets to plan teen events at the library. Earn community service hours, make friends and have fun. DETAILS>> 2-2:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 12-17. Free. No registration required.

Teen Chocofest

Ironwood Library’s annual teen event offers a chance to explore all things chocolate. DETAILS>> 2:30-4:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 12-17. Free. No registration required.

SUNDAY, FEB. 10 DIY Valentines

Kids and their families will create their very own Valentine’s Day cards for friends and family. DETAILS>> 2-4 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 6-11. Free. No registration required.

TUESDAY, FEB. 12 LEGO Lab

Children accompanied by an adult can stop by for fun LEGO building time the second Tuesday of each month. DETAILS>> 4-5 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 6-11. Free. No registration required.

Teen Dating Workshop

Bring a friend to learn about the elements of a healthy relationship, red flags of an abusive relationship, and what you can do to help a friend in a harmful relationship situation. Presented by Kaity’s Way. DETAILS>> 6-7:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 12-17. Free. No registration required.

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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.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13

Discovery Time

PD Tukee talks will hold its quarterly session at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Pecos Community Center multipurpose room, 17010 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. Speakers will include South Mountain Precinct officers and a presentation on the Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol. The free Tukee Talks sessions help Ahwatukee residents raise public safety questions with Phoenix Police officers.

Join the students of the Mountain Pointe High School Black Student Union in a celebration of Black History Month as they present aspects of African-American culture such as dance, art and historical information. DETAILS>> 2-3:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Teens and Adults. Free. No registration

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TUESDAY, FEB. 19

Ironwood Writers

Be a part of the Ironwood Writers Critique Group the third Tuesday of every month. Bring five double-spaced pages of writing to get feedback from fellow writers. DETAILS>> 6-7:45 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adults. Free. No registration required.

Understand Medicare

“Medicare 101” by Gregory Geryak will focus on all the ins and outs of Medicare. DETAILS>> 4 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. RSVP: 480-797-5615 or greg.geryak@ GJGIA.com. Free.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20 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 “Mummies in the Morning” by Mary Pope on their own or with family to prepare for hands-on activities that bring the story to life. March’s book: “Pirates Past Noon” by Mary Pope Osborne. DETAILS>> 4-5 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 6-11. Free. No registration required.

TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5-6 Kimberly Lewis rehearsals

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.

SUNDAY, MARCH 10

Holocaust speaker

Congregation NefeshSoul and Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation are co-hosting Marty Brounstein, an engaging and lively speaker who will talk about non-Jews in Holland who hid many Jews during the Holocaust. DETAILS>> 1 p.m., Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation: 6400 W. Del Rio St., Chandler (near Ray and

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FRIDAY, MARCH 29 Colina Carnival

Colina Elementary School PTO is holding its annual fundraising carnival, with raffle tickets for baskets themed around wine, entertainment and arts and a number of activities for young and old alike. Though in the past this has been an event attended mainly by Colina parents, the PTO wants the entire community to know everyone is invited. DETAILS>> 6-8:30 p.m., 13612 S. 36th St., Ahwatukee.

SUNDAYS

TinkerTime

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

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.

Learn gardening from pros

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 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: acgarden.org or 480759-5338.

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.

Our Faith Bible Study

This biblical scripture study embraces a spirit-filled, intellectually honest and refreshingly understandable exploration of God’s Word. Lessons will combine 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.

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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.

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 480-9905444.

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 like-minded folks. DETAILS>> For times and places: ld18democrats.org/ calendar.

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 Feb. 18, 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 Feb. 18, 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.

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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.

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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. Info: Gina Jenkins, 480-990-5444.

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.

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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.

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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.

Fun with watercolors

People can get step-by-step instruction in water-coloring whether they are beginners or 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

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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.

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.

Grief support

Hospice of the Valley holds a grief support group for adults on alternating Wednesdays. DETAILS>> 6-7:30 p.m. at Pecos Community Center, 1710 S. 48th St. The assigned classroom varies, signs will be on premises. It is a drop-in group and there is no need to call or register. Meeting dates this year: Jan. 23; Feb. 6 and 20; March 6 and 20; May 1, 15 and 29; June 12 and 26; July 10 and 24; Aug. 7 and 21; Sept. 4 and 18; Oct. 2, 16 and 20; Nov. 13 and 27; and Dec. 11.

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., Ahwatukee. Information: 602-418-3645.

Teen Thursdays

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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. Upcoming speakers are: Jan. 24, Geoff Ball, Ahwatukee Little League; Jan. 31, Amy van Wey, Child Protective Services; and Feb. 28, AFN Managing Editor Lee Shappell, Times Media Group. DETAILS>>7:30 a.m. Biscuits Restaurant, 4623 E. Elliot Road, Ahwatukee. Information: mike.maloney2003@ gmail.com.

Preschoolers’ moms gather

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 480759-2118, ext. 218.

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.

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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 vppr-1811442@ toastmastersclubs.org.

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, eat 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

Sit, Stay, Read!

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.

Fun with watercolors

People can get step-by-step instruction in water-coloring 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.

Tukee Talks returns with first session of 2019 AFN NEWS STAFF

D Tukee Talks is back for another year. The quarterly session that gives Ahwatukee residents a chance to talk with police from the South Mountain Precinct – which covers Ahwatukee – will run 6-8 p.m. tomorrow, Jan. 31, at the Pecos Community Center, Multipurpose Room, 17010 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. Detectives will discuss how residents can become part of the Phoenix Neighborhood Patrol and how nextdoor.com

can be a helpful public safety online tool. Officers also will update the audience on the latest crime trends in Ahwatukee and will answer any questions people may have. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided and people are encouraged to come early and socialize with their neighbors. “Tukee Talks is an open forum providing an opportunity to hear directly from our Police Officers on crime trends in the community, ask questions, discuss issues and safety concerns,” said organizer Tracey Church.

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handler’s new Salvation Army thrift store is offering bargains to shoppers and helping former substance abusers get back on their feet. The Salvation Army Family Thrift Store at 4920 S. Arizona Ave. sells new and gently used donated items. The thrift stores are the Army’s main source of (Pablo Robles/Staff Photographer) funding for its adult alco- Salvation Army Maj. Grady Brown and Chandler Vice Mayor Terry hol and drug rehabilitation Roe cut the ribbon for the new Family Thrift Store. program, offered free at the The Salvation Army’s ARCs offer men Adult Rehabilitation Center in Phoenix. Hundreds of shoppers waited outside and women fighting substance abuse the Chandler store’s door at its Jan. 24 the chance to gain stability and develop ribbon cutting as Salvation Army officers self-respect and confidence again while teamed up with Vice Mayor Terry Roe to developing good work ethics and other responsible behavior. perform the ceremony. Adults are provided housing, meals, “We are thrilled with the turnout today, and we are extremely excited to open this clothes and rehabilitation services in the store in Chandler,” said Maj. Darren Strat- program in a residential setting. The proton, Salvation Army western territory grams last from six months to a year, deadministrator for business for adult reha- pending on individuals’ needs. The Chandler thrift store is open from 9 bilitation centers. “We encourage people to donate to and a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays shop at The Salvation Army’s Family Thrift and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. The Salvation Army has been helping Stores to help provide a new lease on life for people and families affected by sub- people in need for more than 125 years stance abuse,” he added. “One person’s old in Arizona through various social services including food for the hungry, clothes and chair is another person’s new outlook.” The Phoenix ARC accepts men and shelter for the homeless, as well as disaswomen ages 21 to 64 and it has a capacity ter and heat relief, opportunities for unfor 88 beds for men, many of which are derprivileged children and senior activicurrently available for men who need re- ties and outreach. About 82 cents out of every dollar dohabilitation services. The ARC offers 10 beds for women, all nated to The Salvation Army is used to of which are full, and will soon be expand- offer those services in more than 7,600 centers of operation around the country. ing to provide 24 beds for women.

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his year, Waste Management Phoenix Open attendees will spot a popup lounge unlike anything they’ve ever seen before inside the Expo Tent – the Happy Mom Lounge for, you guessed it, moms and their babies. The Happy Mom Lounge is the brainchild of Stephanie Nguyen, a registered nurse, women’s health nurse practitioner, international board-certified lactation consultant and owner of Modern Milk, a community wellness center dedicated to educating and empowering today’s moms. Modern Milk has two locations in the Valley. The flagship store opened in Scottsdale four years go, and this time last year, Nguyen opened up a second location in Gilbert. Also conceived one year ago was the idea for the Happy Mom Lounge at the Phoenix Open, named after Modern Milk’s Happy Mom School, an eight-week course where moms learn from expert speakers and bond with other mothers. “I got a lot of feedback from moms attending Happy Mom School who said, ‘You guys should be out at the Open. There’s nowhere to go if you have a baby or to nurse or anything,’” Nguyen said. Nguyen loved the idea. So did one of Modern Milk’s birthing instructors, whose husband happens to be a member of the Thunderbirds, hosts of the WM Phoenix Open. “He’s in it deep with the planning,” Nguyen said. “The Thunderbirds, they’re all men and so they were like, ‘We hadn’t thought of this,’ but once she brought it to their attention, they loved the idea.” The Happy Mom Lounge at the WM Phoenix Open will be located in its own enclosed area and will be accessible the

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For the first time ever, moms will have a place to pump and breastfeed at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, thanks to Modern Milk’s pop-up lounge, which will be located inside the Expo Tent.

same hours as the Phoenix Open. Here, moms will find electrical outlets for breast pumps, lounge chairs to relax and/or pump and a changing table station. While Modern Milk does offer pump rentals, and has since day one, the Happy

Moms Lounge will not have pumps available. Instead, it’s BYOP – bring your own pump. According to Nguyen, they are unable to store pumps due to lack of space and liability concerns.

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“We partnered with a local rental company to furnish it and make it look really posh and chic and a fun place to relax and take care of your baby,” Nguyen said. “I think it’ll be a great fit, just to be there and part of the excitement and seeing what the need is there.” Reactions to the lounge have been overwhelmingly positive, so far, on Modern Milk’s Facebook page, which has over 5,000 followers. Based on comments and feedback Nguyen’s received since the announcement, the addition of the Happy Mom Lounge might just increase attendance to the Open, too. “I’ve heard from a lot of moms who said, ‘We weren’t going to go, but now we’re totally going to go,’” Nguyen said. Happy Mom School is one of Modern Milk’s most popular classes. “Over those eight weeks, moms become so close and they have a support system,” Nguyen said. “So not only are they having a place to go every week, which, when you have a newborn, you’re kind of stuck at home, but they also have something to do.” The course is so popular, Nguyen plans to offer the class once per week in Arcadia. “We have a lot of Arcadia moms in Happy Mom School and we want to bring it out there so they don’t have to drive to Scottsdale,” she said. At Modern Milk, Nguyen and the staff foster a community of unity via its “namomste” movement. “In our mind, it represents a connection between moms. We’re all different moms, but we all are going through the same struggles and the same thing,” Nguyen said. Offered at both locations are a variety of fitness classes, including yoga classes, to help women stay in shape both before and after the baby comes.

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But at the core of Modern Milk is, undoubtedly, education. The various courses offered at both locations educate mothers on everything from pregnancy and birth to pumping and breastfeeding. Classes change frequently and new classes are added based on feedback from moms who frequent Modern Milk. Nguyen recently added a class called “Pumping and Storage,” where moms will learn everything they need to know about pumping, returning to work, storing breast milk and more. This is a class Nguyen said moms should attend after Modern Milk’s Breastfeeding 101 course. “I like that class because it’s really an open forum,” Nguyen said. “It’s very casual and moms usually come with a list of questions, so we go around and answer everybody’s questions.” To celebrate Modern Milk’s one-year anniversary in Gilbert, Nguyen has events lined up for February. In addition to an anniversary party in Gilbert, Modern Milk will offer Prenatal Yoga: Valentine’s Partner Class on Feb. 11 at both locations. This fitness class is a 75-minute prenatal yoga class for moms and dads to-be. Class is $20 per couple.

Tommie Girl Photography and Claire Beeler Photography will also hold mini-session photo shoots on Feb. 2 in Gilbert. These 10-minute shoots include two digital downloads for $25, and all proceeds will go toward Capture for a Cause, a local nonprofit organization that provides free photography sessions to children battling critical illness. Sometime in February, Nguyen also plans to sell a lactation cookie at both stores. Nguyen partnered with Megan McNamee of Feeding Littles to create this cookie, which helps boost milk supply. “[McNamee] has been making these cookies for years and has received so much good feedback,” Nguyen said. “We’re really excited to be able to bring it to more moms because we feel like they really do work.” Though the Gilbert store opened just one year ago, Nguyen is already making plans to expand Modern Milk out of state. “We definitely have a few conversations in the works with different people, just trying to find the right fit and scoping some stuff out at the moment,” Nguyen said. “But we definitely would love to bring Modern Milk to other locations.” Information: modernmilk.com

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“I have been an ambassador for Childhelp since my “Charlie’s Angels” days, and it has been a life changing experience,” Ladd said. “I look forward to seeing so many friends whom I have worked with over the years and to see Sara and Yvonne celebrate their 60 years of hard work, dedication and absolute love for children.” In addition to dancing and fine dining, guests will be entertained with live performances by The Pointer Sisters, The Tenors, Pia Toscano, Stacey Kay, Caroline Campbell, William Joseph and Jonathan Cullen. Last year’s gala, which was held at the Arizona Biltmore in January 2018, raised more than $1.4 million for Childhelp. Tickets start at $1,000 and cap at $150,000. Those unable to attend have the option to donate money on Childhelp’s website. Since 1959, Childhelp has served over 10.5 million children nationally. In Arizona, the organization, which is the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit advocating for abused and neglected children, has impacted over 40,000 children. “We believe there is a diamond in the heart of every child, and it is our job to make these children shine,” O’Meara said.

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Forget ‘Gilbert.’ They now live in Kindness USA BY CECILIA CHAN AFN Staff Writer

nce known as the “Hay Capital of the World,” Gilbert now has an official moniker – Kindness USA. Town Council last week passed a resolution adopting the nickname and setting April 22-28 as Gilbert Kindness Week. “In general I feel like Gilbert has always been a community of kindness even in how people drive,” said Jesse Flocken, who approached the town with the idea. “It’s been evident in the different tone and pace.” In adopting its new nickname, the resolution states the town recognizes the value of simple acts of kindness performed without prompting or reason and how these acts can positively impact the performers, the recipients and onlookers of the good deeds. Flocken also has secured approval from the U.S. Postal Service for residents to use Kindness instead of Gilbert for their home mailing address. For example, mail can be sent to the Town of

Gilbert at 50 E. Civic Center Drive, Kindness, AZ 85296. This is expected to become available in April, he said. Flocken also literally wants to put Gilbert on the map as a community that stands for kindness. He is working with Google to add “Kindness USA” to Gilbert on Google maps. Flocken, the founder and CEO of Clearly Relevant, a marketing and media company in Gilbert, is providing the service for free to the town. He also is a Gilbert firefighter, going on 13 years. Flocken, who moved to Gilbert in 2008, said he and his team got the idea while working with the town on its kindness campaign. The town began the campaign in 2017 to share stories of kindness via social media as a way to celebrate thoughtful things residents do for each other and encourage the community to spread kindness, according to town spokeswoman Jennifer Harrison. When Flocken broached the idea of the nickname so that the entire country would know how kind Gilbert is, it fit in

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what the town was doing, she said. Activities contemplated for Kindness Week include a kindness festival at the Town Hall lawn; wrapping the water tower with a “#GilbertKindness#StandForKindness” banner; and increasing employee engagement with the community. The last day of Kindness week, April 28, coincides with Global Pay it Forward Day. The worldwide initiative’s intent is to make a difference by creating a huge ripple of kindness felt across the world. “The items are simply ideas at this point,” Harrison said. “We will be working with the community in the coming weeks to determine what Gilbert Kindness Week will entail.” The week will be a call to action, Flocken said. Gilbert also is looking at a potential website domain, WelcomeToKindness. com, that would include official schedules, downloadable content and town events. Harrison said what Gilbert is doing is not new, citing various cities around the country that added nicknames or tem-

porarily changed their names. The small Florida town of Mayo last August temporarily changed its name to “Miracle Whip” as part of a marketing stunt. Kellyville, Oklahoma, changed its name for a day last October to Somewhere, reportedly to honor a local singer. And, Topeka, Kansas, in 2010 changed its name for a month to Google in an effort to snag a project proposed by the technology giant. It ended up passing up on the capital city for Kansas City, Kansas, instead. Flocken’s goal is loftier. Just like when someone buys a new car and begins to notice other drivers with the same car, Flocken wants to do the same with kindness. “If people are taking note or looking for it, they will see more opportunities of it taking place and have the opportunity to show kindness,” he said. “It’s free to be kind regardless of your walk in life, your faith, your upbringing. Everybody can get behind being kind. The more kind we are, the less opportunity for the negatives to take hold.”

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Hard to understand why anyone would like Trump BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ AFN Columnist

fter writing about and working in politics for 25 years, I’ve come to the conclusion that everything I’ve learned can be summed up in one sentence: People vote with their hearts, not their minds. For two years now, I’ve been reading convoluted explanations about how the United States elected Donald Trump as its President. I’ve read about the alleged rise of the uneducated and angry white working class, about cultural and economic anxiety, about loathing of immigrants and on and on. To me, that’s all a bunch of hokum. You want to know how Donald Trump became President? He ran against Hillary Clinton, the one presidential candidate in all America people liked even less than him, at least in enough states for Trump to win 304 electoral votes and the pres-

idency. I mention this because we passed the halfway point in the Trump presidency last week, and I just got done reading his poll numbers. According to Gallup, 59 percent of America currently disapproves of the job Trump is doing, while 37 percent approve. As for the other four percent, I assume they’re far smarter than the rest of us, because they stopped paying attention a few months ago. I’ll be honest: Trump’s poll numbers shock me. I can’t believe they’re actually that high. Which brings me to the point of this column, which is less a point and more like a question: Does anybody in America with the exception of blood relatives and maybe a small percentage of paid employees actually like Donald Trump? I’m not talking about what the pollsters ask: Do you approve of the job he’s doing as President? I mean like him. As in, “You know, he seems like a pretty cool

guy. I’d love to have a beer with Trump. Or play a round of golf. Heck, I wouldn’t even call him out on all his mulligans and the cheating. He’s simply that charming.” Trump is the 10th president during my lifetime and he’s the one I’ve liked the least on a personal level, though I’ve never found any president to be someone I’d want to hang out with on a Sunday. George W. Bush appeared the most likeable to me, because he seemed like a fellow you could talk baseball with and maybe not feel overwhelmed by his intellect. I know a lot of folks liked Barack Obama when he was in office, but I was never a fan. He seemed to me like an aloof, too cool cat pretending to be a not aloof, regular guy. Richard Nixon ruined my ABC after-school specials with his Watergate hearings. And Bill Clinton always reminded me of that college buddy who you’d find coming out of the bathroom with someone else’s girlfriend at every

a major inconvenience for students to carry around because they add excess weight when there is a simpler solution. Julia Van Tine and Sari Harrar wrote recently: “Kids who use their backpack as their locker risk more than aches and pains. Super heavy packs may harm growing bones, muscles, and joints, says Scott Bautch, DC, president of the American Chiropractic Association’s Council on Occupational Health.” Due to local high schools not having lockers, students end up carrying folders, binders, notebooks and school supplies for six to seven classes. These items can add up to weighing more than imagined, especially further into the school year. The heaviness of the bag sits on our backs for hours a day and has negative impacts on our growth and health. Laptops are more convenient because they can replace all of the materials in a backpack, reducing the weight

of our bags tremendously. Schools need to switch to technology to prepare their students for the future because it will give them a great advantage. One article stated "This really levels the playing fields for all kids. The reality is the world is digital now, and we wanted to make sure we had kids ready to enter that world.” A complaint that often comes from students is that they learn nothing in class that will be useful for their future. A way schools can switch this narrative is if they begin to incorporate technology in education. Some will argue that the switch will be too costly and may cause financial difficulties. The families who rely on reduced lunches and financial aid may have worries. They potentially may not be able to afford to send their child to the same school if it makes the change. If the switch is done, students will

Saturday night party. Basically, we’ve done a lot of striking out with presidents over the last 50 years. For the most part, they’ve managed to become President not through masterful political calculation, but by running against people who are somehow even less likeable than they are. Then there’s Trump. Two years into his presidency, I find myself burning with curiosity. I want to meet the human being who reads the tweets, sees the arrogance, hears the constant boasting and nastiness, and thinks, yes, I cannot get enough of this guy. What a shining example of humanity. If only my kids would grow up to be the spitting image. Do I understand voting for Trump over Hillary Clinton? I do. Do I understand approving of the push for border security or lessening regulation on business? Absolutely. But like the guy?

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It’s time to dump paperwork in classrooms BY MIA PEREZ AND SHELBY JOHNSON AFN Guest Writers

chools have been using traditional methods for many years now, even when certain classes have altered the teaching styles. It is now time for a change. Earlier this year I stopped taking handwritten notes. I stopped because the process was slow, boring and irritating. I started to bring my laptop to school for the use of taking notes. This new routine has been extremely beneficial for me because now my hands do not cramp up when we have a lecture day. Also, I no longer worry about misplacing my notes, having spelling errors or being unable to read my rushed handwriting. Technology will make things easier for many reasons such as convenience, health, preparation and saving money. Paperwork and school supplies are

have the choice of renting or buying an iPad or laptop from the school, or they could bring their own. The payments for the repairs of damaged technology will be near the same as damaged textbooks. Instead of investing a lot of money into school supplies, it can go towards the laptops or iPads. Since you will only have to pay for the technology, you will not be spending nearly as much as you would throughout the school year on pens, paper, ink, notebooks, etc. Currently we are dealing with a complex and expensive regimen of buying school supplies and keeping the paperwork that has been gathered throughout the year organized. There is a much simpler solution that can easily handle all of these issues. It will be beneficial for our local high schools to switch to technology full-time. -The authors are Desert Vista High School students.

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Schools should offer cash for good test scores BY CHLOE DI’ MEDICI, KIARA GRAHAM AND ELISHAA LOGAN AFN Guest Writers

owadays teens are jumping at the opportunity to make money – so much that they lose focus on school and devote their time to jobs. In America alone, every year about 1.2 million students drop out of high school. Students may feel like their work is underappreciated and sometimes even useless. Which is why we're in favor of rewarding students with cash bonuses to show them no work should go unseen and that their work matters. This gets them ready for the future. For example, in a work setting, people compete and try their hardest when they want a promotion to show their boss that they are qualified enough for the position. In this case, it would show the school that they have worked hard enough and put in all efforts to earn a cash prize. I personally have been in this posi-

tion. I once went to a school that wanted their students to overachieve and reward them for their achievements. For each A you could maintain, we would write our names down and put them in a bowl. At the end of every month, the principal would draw 3 students' names and they would win a $50, $20 or $10 visa gift card. This shows that students can work through hard academic times when looking at the big picture. I myself was putting in maximum effort and always maintaining my grades. Some students are not as fortunate as others. They might be having financial problems at home and might not be able to have money for new clothes or shoes or even school supplies. These are the students that are trying hard at their grades to be able to get scholarships and get into a good college. These are the kids that would not only want this but would also be deserving of something like this. Along with the cash prize, these students will be getting the

recognition they deserve. Students receiving a cash prize for good grades could overall raise the school’s appearance. Better grades mean more people would want to attend this school, which also means more money. All schools have a ranking system that’s based off of how well students are performing. The better the students are performing, the more money the school will earn. This could be a lot of money spent, but it will be a good investment for all schools who want to up their ranking. The students who participate in extracurricular activities can hold fundraisers to fund the money that goes back to the students with high grade point averages. Not only fundraisers but parents that see fit to donate money to the school to fund their children and their many successes. Many schools might not have the right funding for this reward, but with parents and students helping out, it can help majorly. Small schools in Arizona should start implementing this reward

and have researchers study the academic results. In our community today, there are kids that are receiving money through illegal activity. Half of these students are underage but only doing it because they need the money. With cash as a solution, these students might come to the conclusion that getting better grades is what can really lead to the money, not only from the cash prize but to teach them that working hard can also lead to money which can oftentimes feel better knowing your work pays off. Arizona happens to have the nation’s highest dropout rate. Finally, having something to work for is what schools need back. To some students, having an education is no longer a reward; students take it for granted, and spicing up school with something like this could bring back that flame. -The writers are Desert Vista High School students.

Help foster kids through your tax credit donations BY DAN SHUFELT AFN Guest Writer

s a new year begins, we all reflect on the blessings we’ve been given in life. It’s our wish that everyone has the love of a family, the security of a home and the warmth of friends. Unfortunately, 15,000 children in Arizona today struggle with each of these issues. Think about little Johnny, who woke up this morning in the only living environment he’s known, one in which the smell of meth cooking on the stove is etched into his nostrils. This 8-yearold plays the parent role to his two younger siblings, scrounging in meager supplies for a few scraps of food to eat, reusing the baby’s soiled diapers, making sure the kids stay out of the way of mom so she can carry on her business. When the Department of Child Safety shows up in the middle of the day, Johnny doesn’t see them as his savior, he sees them as the enemy, removing him from the only life he has ever

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known. Moving to a new home, one with real walls, with furniture, with a new mom and dad, is not a relief at first, it’s a dungeon. Johnny’s grandmother, who agreed to take in him and his siblings, is not prepared to have three more mouths

to feed. Living on social security, she doesn’t have the ability to make her home comfortable for the group. Where can she go for help? What resources are out there to give her a hand to let these kids know they will be safe and comfortable? When DCS drops the children off on the doorstep, with the clothing on their backs and a few meager belongings, they give Grandma some important resources to contact, oftentimes the first of which is Arizona Helping Hands. Arizona Helping Hands is the largest provider of basic needs to help Johnny and his brother and sister. Grandma can receive from us a Safe Place to Sleep – a complete bed set for Johnny and his brother, a crib for the baby, clothing, diapers and more to ease their struggles in this very difficult transition. This is the task we take on at Arizona Helping Hands. In 2018, we provided 3,338 children with their own little sanctuary – a bed to sleep on. We also assisted with clothing, diapers, personal care items, even birthday

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gifts and bicycles. All to put a smile on the faces of children who don’t smile enough, to bring a little bit of joy and hope to their lives. Arizona taxpayers, we need your help to keep up this important work. You can help Johnny and his siblings at NO COST to you through the Arizona Foster Care tax credit program. Married couples can donate $1,000 to Arizona Helping Hands and receive every dollar back when you file your Arizona state tax return. The limit is $500 for single taxpayers. Donate $1,000, get it all back, and know that you have provided children with the simple comforts that they deserve. Visit azfostertaxcredit.org today to put your tax dollars to work for kids in foster care. You can make a difference for Johnny, his siblings and thousands of other boys and girls.

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New Paths to Healthcare to close as owner retires BY COTY DOLORES MIRANDA AFN Contributor

fter 18 years, Nurse Practitioner Agnes Oblas is closing her Ahwatukee business, New Paths to Healthcare, and retiring from her 50-year career in nursing. On Feb. 15, the day after her 72nd birthday, Oblas will walk away from the practice she built from scratch after setting out on her own when the traditional medical office in which she had practiced, also in Ahwatukee, closed their doors. It is a bittersweet moment, she conceded as she looked around her office in the Ray Road Medical Center on S. 46th Place. “I’ve done this now as a one-man show all these years and the practice has grown and it takes a lot of time and energy to give to each patient,” she said. “But that’s not why I’m retiring. It’s just time to enjoy life in a different way.” And she has already laid the groundwork for her new business that incorporates a skill she learned at her mother’s knee at age 5 in Missouri. Oblas’ interest in nursing began about the same time she was hospitalized with swollen glands. It proved to be more than a passing childhood fancy. She attended the University of Minnesota where she earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing in 1969. Beginning her nursing career at Beth Israel Hospital and Massachusetts General in Boston, she continued her studies, receiving her first master’s degree in medical-surgical nursing from Boston University in 1972. Seven years later, she earned her second master’s in adult primary care from Simmons University, also in Boston. “I successfully sat for Board Certification as an adult primary care nurse practitioner in 1980, and maintained that certification ever since,” she said. Arizona is a frontrunner in allowing nurse practitioners to establish their own independent practices. Unlike some states, Arizona doesn’t require a nurse practitioner be supervised by, or collaborate with, a physician. “Arizona is one of the few states in the nation where nurse practitioners are con-

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Ahwatukee Nurse Practioner Agnes Oblas is retiring Feb. 15 and closing the practice she set up here 18 years ago.

sidered independent health-care providers,” said Oblas who was born in Hungary and came with her parents to the U.S. following World War II. One of the tenets of her practice that she maintained throughout the years was spending anywhere from a half hour to an hour with each individual patient. This meant she sometimes saw only up to seven patients daily, with each getting her full attention – a fact that helped her business grow as many medical professionals truncated doctor/patient time. For many years running, Oblas won AFN’s Best of Ahwatukee Award for herself and her business. She recalled that when she began as a nurse practitioner in 1980, she, or any other in her field, wasn’t allowed to use the word “diagnosis” when treating a patient – even when practicing with a physician. “We could assess symptoms and persuade the patient they had, for example, a bladder problem, but we weren’t able to diagnose a urinary tract infection, or whatever it might be,” Oblas said. “Now, it doesn’t matter if it’s a nurse or a doctor who gives the diagnosis. They let us as-

sume more responsibility, and we can do just about everything a physician can do.” Even so, Oblas was in the minority of women nurse practitioners in Arizona opening their own autonomous practices. Throughout her time as owner and practitioner of New Paths to Healthcare, Oblas gained innumerable kudos from patients who had her as their primary care NP. “I could write a book about her,” laughed Mikki Wilson of Ahwatukee, who met Oblas 20 years ago when she took her son for shots at a local doctor’s office where Oblas then practiced. “Being through a lot of doctors and facilities, it wasn’t until I became her patient that I was finally able to feel compassion,” she recalled. “No one before was clearly listening or seemed to care to understand you. Agnes Oblas become more than just my nurse practitioner – she became my mentor. I respect her so much.” Wilson continued that no matter the time of day, Oblas was there for her. “I know I’m not alone in saying this, but she always made me feel special. Her kind heart is very unique and one-of-a-kind, and I know she’s going to be desperately missed.”

Ahwatukee’s Joice Walton said connecting with Oblas at New Paths to Healthcare was an eye-opener. “I’d never been seen by a nurse practitioner before, only medical doctors, and thought all nurses could do would be to interview you to see if you’re worthy enough to be seen by the doctor,” said Walton, an Ahwatukee resident for 38 years. “My eyes were truly opened the first time we met. She actually looked me in the eye, talked directly to me and addressed my issues with many questions regarding why I’d come in to see her. This I found to be profoundly refreshing,” said Walton, adding: “She set aside plenty of time to actually talk to you – who does that anymore? I could even call her when I was out of state with a problem and she’d help me, she’d always return my call. Again, who does that?” Walton said she and her husband were both patients of Oblas for years. “She’s one-of-a-kind and the best caregiver we’ll ever hope to have.” Oblas’ retirement will not be spent in idleness. She already has a business in mind, called I Knit 4 You, in which she draws on her passion for knitting and crocheting. “I really haven’t started it yet. I have my business cards; that’s about it,” she laughed. “And I don’t do afghans. I knit sweaters, skirts, dresses for special occasions.” She said knitting and crocheting, skills she learned as a child from her mother, are releases from stress and a form of meditation. “You’re focusing on the stitching and everything else falls away,” she said. She formed a knitting and crocheting group called the Ahwatukee Foothills Knitters and Crocheters Anonymous who meet each Sunday 1-3 p.m. at the SunCup Cafe, 1241 E. Chandler Blvd., behind McDonald’s at Desert Foothills Parkway. In her forthcoming retirement, she also plans to spend more time with Barry, her husband of 34 years, her adult-age son who lives in Tempe and her dog, Bailey, a yellow Labrador mix and trained therapy dog that was a daily office fixture.

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Deaf Mesa taco chef listens only to inspiration BY JASON STONE AFN Staff Writer

arcus Bryant grew up black and deaf, a double whammy of discrimination that would shape his entire life. Not only did he deal with the institutional racism of a divided country just after the Civil Rights movement, but the 43-year-old Mesa resident learned to live with a hearing disability for which many people don’t have the patience. To make matters worse, Bryant floated around foster home to foster home during childhood, making his success today even more unexpected. “I get a lot of inspiration from Martin Luther King Jr.,” Bryant said through a sign language interpreter. “The fact that he never gave up. I grew up with discrimination, and I became resilient. He is a huge source of positive thinking.” Bryant is now the creator of Chef Marcus’s Kitchen Tacolicious and Catering Business. Since October he’s been popping up his canopy across the Valley to serve gourmet tacos at street events, office parties, private birthdays, neighbor-

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Marcus Bryant of Mesa has refused all his life to let a hearing disability or racism defeat him. He runs a mobile taco business and caters to events as well.

hood gatherings and anywhere else you might see a food truck. January is Black Deaf History Month, and it’s also a month that honors the birthday of MLK. It’s safe to say the late Civil Rights leader probably would have

been proud of Bryant’s story of perseverance. Long before he had any dreams, Bryant was just trying to stay alive. One night when he was 9, his birth parents went to an event and left him home

alone with his five siblings. The house caught fire, forcing Bryant and the other children to barely escape the flames. Because the children were unattended,

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Bryant was put into foster care and rarely saw his birth parents again. “It was a traumatic experience,” Bryant said. “I moved 11 or 12 times. I was never in a house with a family that could communicate with me.” The unstable life, combined with the disability that already made life hard, caused him to feel depressed, confused and bitter. But the upward trend in Bryant’s life wasn’t far away. He finally found a family in West Covina, California, who could sign, giving him a stable home. And a transfer to a new high school near Los Angeles opened his eyes to something he could focus his future on – the culinary arts. He ultimately enrolled in the Coastline Regional Occupational Program in Costa Mesa and received a culinary arts certificate. Since then Bryant has worked mostly in the hospitality industry, serving up food at various places across Southern California before moving to Arizona in 2013 to be near the family of his wife, who is also deaf. Bryant previously served as the lead chef at the Seville Golf and Country Club in Gilbert for a time and now works full-

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time at the Red Mountain East Valley in Gold Canyon when he’s not running the taco stand. His Tacolicious menu is varied. It includes Chef Marcus’s Cinnamon Apple Pie Dessert Tacos, which feature cinnamon sugar, caramelized apples and green colored whipped cream. The Blazin’ Shrimp Tacos are a spicy number with roasted bell peppers, jalapenos and black beans. And don’t forget a vegan choice, with The Best Vegan Street Tacos, featuring cauliflower and Portobello mushrooms. Bryant said many of his customers don’t know he’s deaf when they come up to his table. A lot of the ordering consists of pointing, nodding and writing down orders. “Some people get impatient and say they don’t have time,” Bryant said. “I’m still trying to find the best way possible to communicate with customers. It’s ongoing learning.” In launching the business, Bryant has been using a pop-up tent to quickly create a portable kitchen where people want gourmet tacos. He eventually plans to invest in a food truck and hopes to open his own restaurant as the ultimate dream. “When I look at it with an analytical eye, I think, ‘I can do this,’” Bryant said about

opening a restaurant. “There’s nothing different than what I’m doing now other than it’s a brick-and-mortar store.” Bryant’s company branding is hitting all the big spots. He has his website, ChefMarcusTacolicious.com, Twitter and Instagram pages and even a YouTube channel he calls “The Deaf Chef Marcus.” With Bryant’s gregarious personality, there’s no surprise he’s labeled the channel under the “comedy” category. He said he’s trying to be a positive influence for others who deal with hearing problems. The Arizona Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing estimates 1.1 million residents suffer some level of hearing loss. That’s nearly 16 percent of the state’s estimated seven million people. The ACDHH was formed in 1977 to become an advocate for any hearing loss issues in government and to serve the state’s growing population of people with hearing loss. The commission’s work can be seen at events such as Phoenix Suns and Arizona Diamondbacks, where close captioning units are available. About 20,000 people in Arizona are culturally deaf, meaning they use sign language to communicate. The ACDHH estimates about 30 percent of deaf people in Arizona know how to sign.

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When Beca Bailey, the community engagement liaison for ACDHH, heard about Bryant and his business on Facebook, she thought it would be a great story to tell people who read the commission’s newsletter. “He’s a very energetic and motivated guy,” said Bailey, 44, who lost her hearing at birth for unknown reasons. “When he gets frustrated about something, he’s very solution-oriented. We want deaf people to see (his story), but we also want people who are struggling with hearing loss to know our services are available.” Bryant has already been giving back to the young deaf community. He recently started telling his life story to children at deaf schools across the Valley to help inspire them to dream big despite their disabilities. “I’m trying to impart to them that I know how they feel, especially when they can’t communicate with their parents,” Bryant said. “I want them to know about the power of positivity.” Bryant has an upcoming speaking event planned for Sequoia School for the Deaf in Mesa. To contact Bryant about booking his catering services, visit his website or call 480-264-0147.

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Chamber Toastmasters can help you in many ways BY MADHU CHADHA AFN Guest Writer

ould you like to improve your public speaking skills and speak with confidence? Would you like to express your opinion with conviction? Do you need to be able to speak in front of others and be sure they will listen? Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce Toastmasters offers a supportive group environment where people with diverse skills and backgrounds come together to improve their speaking and leadership skills. Members practice their skills and exchange valuable feedback. In addition to delivering speeches, members evaluate other member’s speeches while also developing their own listening and interpersonal skills. Here are three benefits of joining Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce Toastmasters Club: Improve public speaking skills. Your Toastmasters journey will help you learn to speak with authority and

communicate clearly and effectively through our proven educational program. Whether you plan to actively speak in public, the communication skills honed here will have a great impact on your life. Improve confidence. Public speaking can be a nerve-wracking experience. Conquering your fear of speaking in front of an audience is an incredibly effective way of boosting your confidence and becoming a natural leader. Ahwatukee Chamber Toastmasters members learn leadership skills by organizing and conducting meetings and completing projects. The projects address skills such as listening, planning, motivating and team building and give members the opportunity to practice them. Boost career prospects. If you are like most people, you either hate or fear the act of speaking in front of people. You may freeze up and forget what you wanted to say, or speak so fast that people aren’t able to understand you. Yet many people need this skill to enhance their career, do well at interviews and participate in and lead teams at work.

At Ahwatukee Chamber Toastmasters we are a friendly and supportive team. We have members from all walks of life and are attending meetings for a variety of reasons. Some are already accomplished speakers and some are just starting on the road to speaking with confidence in front of others. Some need to improve their skills for the sake of their work and careers, and others just want to be better public speakers. The one reason that unites us all is that we have a fun time and create new friends while doing something that we all love. Attend one of our weekly meetings every Friday 8-9 a.m. at Bell Mortgage University classroom 4435 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 120, Ahwatukee. Information: 480-753-7676 or afchamber.toastmastersclubs.org -Madhu Chadha, a WSI digital marketing expert, is vice president for public relations for Ahwatukee Chamber Toastmasters.

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Army of volunteers puts Phoenix Open on leader board BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY GET OUT Staff Writer

he golfing universe will converge on Scottsdale when the Waste Management Phoenix Open begins Thursday, bringing a host of celebrities and professional golfers to the city to participate in the PGA Tour’s most attended tournament. In addition to hundreds of thousands of fans, Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps, Arizona Cardinals Pro Bowler Patrick Peterson and NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith are among the celebrities expected to attend the Phoenix Open. But while all eyes are on the big names, an army of thousands of volunteers will be hard at work behind the scenes and on the course. Approximately 5,100 volunteers will work the event this year in security, concessions, transportation and as “hole marshals” – the on-course ambassadors

who are in charge of crowd control. “Simply put, our volunteers are what make this tournament work,” said Ed Grant, a member of the Phoenix Thunderbirds organization that has helped run the tournament for eight decades. The Thunderbirds work closely with the volunteers and one member of the organization is assigned to each group to expedite their duties and make sure operations run smoothly. Last year, the Phoenix Thunderbirds also raised $12.2 million – bringing to more than $68 million the money they’ve generated for charity through the tournament since 2010. Grant said the Thunderbird members, who are assigned to work with different groups every year, rely on the expertise of longtime volunteers – many of whom have worked the tournament for decades. “It’s a great fraternity of people,” said Frank Kohler, who has volunteered at the Phoenix Open for 28 years. Kohler has

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Frank Kohler, chairman of the Marshal Committee, and Nancy Bryan, co-chair of Player Transportation, have a combined 48 years experience volunteering at the Phoenix Open.

served as the chairman of the Marshal Committee since 2000 and manages over 1,200 volunteers. Kohler said that many volunteers come to town from the Midwest and even Canada to work the event.

Though Kohler said that the vast majority of volunteers have good intentions, he has come across a few over the years that have not been invited back – a rare occur-

Irish music, with a growing international reputation, and “All Ireland” titles on fiddle and bodhran. David H o w ley, with “A l l - I r e land” titles (Special to the Tirbune) on guitar We Banjo 3, performing Feb. 1 at the Chandler Center for the Arts, developed and ban“Celtgrass,” a musical fusion of classic Celtic and Americana Music with high energy instrumental pyrotechnics. jo, is the group’s voThese brothers are among the most cel- calist and guitarist known for his showebrated and distinguished musicians from manship and deeply emotive vocals. The their country. Martin Howley is a sev- Howleys live in Nashville. We Banjo 3’s debut album, Roots of the en-time “All Ireland” banjo and mandolin champion. A “banjo wizard,” Enda Scahill, Banjo Tree, was released in 2012, followed an author on Irish banjo techniques, holds by Gather the Good in 2014; String Theory, which climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard four “All Ireland” titles. Multi-instrumentalist Fergal Scahill is bluegrass chart in 2016; and its most reamong the most acclaimed fiddlers in cent CD, Haven, which was released last

summer. Haven won best folk album at the inaugural RTE Radio 1 Folk Awards. It is We Banjo 3’s fourth studio album and fifth overall. It marked the first time the band recorded in America. “Each of us, individually, has had interesting musical careers up to this point,” Howley said. “I live in Nashville and I spend a lot of time writing music and hanging out with different musicians. “Last week, I sat around with Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Martin was the first Irish banjo player to play the Grand Ol’ Opry. Fergal is a world-renowned fiddler. Separately, he’s famous for playing and recording a fiddle tune for every single day of the year for social media (in 2017). He has a massive following because of this.” Throughout We Banjo 3’s journey, the musicians have spent time with Mumford and Sons and Old Crow Medicine Show. “We’ve just become part of this sphere,” Howley said. “What’s really cool is we have a mutual admiration for what each other does.”

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We Banjo 3 bringing ‘Celtgrass’ sound to Chandler BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Progress Staff Writer

alway, Ireland’s We Banjo 3 has found common ground in the musicians’ loves: Celtic and Americana music. Call it “Celtgrass,” they said. “We were all banjo players who were inspired by traditional Irish culture and music,” said David Howley, who is joined in the band by Enda and Fergal Scahill and by Martin Howley. “Irish and Celtic music has had a lot of influence on genres around the world, like country, bluegrass and even American folk music,” Howley said. “Our sound represents a cross pollination with bluegrass. Irish music includes a huge amount of energy, while bluegrass has incredible instrumental pyrotechnics. ‘Celtgrass’ means the blending of the drive of Irish music and the instrumental style of bluegrass along with the heart and soul of folk music.” Fans can hear We Banjo 3’s “Celtgrass” sound when it comes to the Chandler Center for the Arts on Friday, Feb. 1.

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‘Celebrating Bowie’ is a sentimental reminder BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

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avid Bowie’s death was a blow to guitarist Charlie Sexton and keyboardist Mike Garson. He was an occasional opening act on Bowie’s Glass Spider Tour, and appears on that jaunt’s home video playing on The Stooges’ “I Wanna Be Your Dog” and the Velvet Underground’s “White Light/ White Heat.” But Sexton, best known for his ’80s hit “Beat’s So Lonely,” questioned if he wanted to join Bowie tribute acts after the Thin White Duke died. “When David went away, I avoided 99 percent of every request,” Sexton said via telephone from Austin. “There were a lot

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more loved in Europe than the States. When we did the shows last year at the Wiltern (in Los Angeles) and in New York, it was equal in volume and enthusiasm. What was missing was David and his presence, humor and singing.” Sexton, who now serves as Bob Dylan’s guitarist, met Bowie through a mutual friend and said he could “charm the pants off anyone. He

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of tribute things and whatnot. I did one benefit thing for a health organization here in town with a kids’ choir.” Garson founded “Celebrating Bowie,” which kicks off its U.S. leg of the tour on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the Mesa Arts Center. The tour features players who backed Bowie and those who were influenced by him. “I was a big fan of Mike Garson, who played with David for about 30 years, really,” Sexton said. “I’ve been a great admirer of David’s work forever. It’s a bittersweet subject. I almost regret I knew him because he was such a smart, charming person, which made it all the harder when he died. I say that half seriously. I’m glad I got to spend a wee bit of time with him.” Sexton is joined on stage by Garson, guitarist Earl Slick (Diamond Dogs, Young Americans and Reality); vocalist Bernard Fowler (The Rolling Stones) and bassist Carmine Rojas (Let’s Dance/Serious Moonlight Tour). Having just finished a European tour, Celebrating David Bowie has been a hit. “The concerts are as loud as they were when David was here,” Garson sayid “That’s the most amazing thing. He was

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rence as Kohler estimated about 90 percent of volunteers return year after year. Some volunteers purchase the uniform just to gain entry to the event while others have been caught flirting with attendees, drinking on the job and laying down on tee boxes. He said last year he caught several volunteers skipping out on their responsibilities early, changing out of their uniforms in the parking lot and then reentering the tournament with their volunteer badge. “Now they’re watching golf for $40 for the entire week instead of $50 a day,” he said. “It makes my blood boil… I have fired volunteers, and I will continue to fire them, too.” The presence of a few bad apples has not stopped the Open’s volunteers from putting on a successful event year in and year out. “The general public has no idea what it takes to put this event on,” Kohler said of the tournament, which shattered its own attendance record in 2018, attracting 719,179 guests over the course of seven days. “This becomes the third largest city in Arizona on Saturday,” Kohler said. Though a slight exaggeration, Kohler’s

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Justin Thomas participates in the R.S. Hoyt Jr. Dream Day at the Waste Management Phoenix Open in 2018. Thomas has committed to play in the Scottsdale-based tournament again this year.

estimation is not far off. The Open’s Saturday attendance last year of 216,818 people – a single day record – would make it Arizona’s eighth largest city behind Gilbert’s population of 242,000 people. Putting on an event for that many people requires a lot of coordinating behind the scenes.

Kohler, who said he begins planning for the next Phoenix Open in March every year, is responsible for scheduling and feeding the 1,200 volunteer marshals working under him and coordinating the logistics of getting many of them to the course for work. He is also responsible for clothing volunteers, and his office – a trailer located

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in a staging area across the street from the course – is filled with boxes of official Waste Management Open shirts and jackets. “There’s a million pieces; it’s like putting together a jigsaw puzzle,” Kohler said. For Scottsdale resident Nancy Bryan, a volunteer since 1999, the jigsaw puzzle has 150 pieces. “I have to take responsibility for the 150 vehicles that are assigned to the players,” said Bryan, co-chair of Player Transportation. “Sometimes it’s ‘my kids are dying for In-N-Out (Burger); they haven’t had it since last year,” Bryan said. “We get it all.” She even had to rush Michael Phelps, actor Mark Wahlberg and golfers Ricky Fowler and Justin Thomas to a nearby burger joint for a low-key lunch last year. Kohler, who got his start volunteering at an LPGA tournament in Sun City years ago before signing up with the Phoenix Open, has served as a hole marshal, hole captain and front nine supervisor before taking over his current position after training under the previous Chairman for eight years. “I’d like to say if you mentioned the

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lassic Shakespearean romantic comedies, “As You Like It” and “The Taming of the Shrew,” highlight the Southwest Shakespeare Company’s 25th anniversary spring season at Mesa Arts Center. Arizona’s only full-season professional classical theater presents these two enduring and important works by Shakespeare Feb 23 through March 9. “As You Like It,” bursting at the seams with laughter and love, is directed by SSC’s new artistic director, Quinn Mattfeld, following his critically acclaimed production of “Pericles: The Prince of Tyre.” Running alongside “As You Like It” is

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Real-life husband-wife artistic directors, Quinn Mattfeld and Betsy Mugavero, star in Shakespeare’s battle-of-the-sexes farce, “The Taming of the Shrew.”

Shakespeare’s hilarious battle-of-thesexes farce, “The Taming of the Shrew,” starring SSC’s real-life husband-and-wife artistic director team, Quinn Mattfeld and Betsy Mugavero. The plays will be presented in repertory at Mesa Arts Center’s Piper Auditorium using SSC’s innovative Jacobean facade set piece.

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word marshal in this town, my name comes up,” Kohler said. While the marshals are the most photographed volunteers at the tournament – they hold the infamous “quiet signs” that are dubiously effective at the Open’s raucous 16th hole – another group may get even more face time with attendees. “Of the 5,100 volunteers, (over 1,200) are in concessions alone,” said Grant, who was tasked with working with concessions volunteers this year. Those volunteers work closely with the tournament’s vendors to keep attendees well-stocked with food and drink throughout the tournament. Grant said the Thunderbirds have worked to improve the concession offerings this year by enlarging the craft beer garden and El Rancho Mexican food restaurant and installing LED menus. Grant said he spends 15 to 20 hours a week during January coordinating with vendors, conducting site visits and supporting volunteers. Grant also credited the volunteers for their part in making the Thunderbirds considerable charitable donations from the Phoenix Open possible. “Simply put, if we had to pay for (labor)

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Howley describes the upcoming Chandler show as inclusive. “The show is about being real with the audience,” he said. “We don’t take ourselves very seriously. We have fun and laugh. We create a space for people to come to a show and maybe forget the things that happened that week. “For two hours, we want you to have a great time and sing along with songs you may have never heard before. We teach people to enjoy the show as they go, and connect with the people around you. Music is the great language everybody understands. When you get a bunch of people in the room together and put aside all the political or social things that are going on, everybody goes back to being a human. I really enjoy that.”

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that would cut into those charity donation dollars,” he said. Grant said those donations go to a range of local organizations, including high school golf teams and the Special Olympics. The funds are also used to support local youth golf in Arizona by offsetting entry fees, sponsoring tournaments and providing financial aid for players in need. Organizations benefiting from the funds include Junior Golf Association of Arizona, American Junior Golf Association, The First Tee of Phoenix and ASU Golf. “A lot of us have grown up in the Valley,” Grant said. “Just seeing the Open grow throughout the years and being able to do so much for community is a personal endeavor and having that connection is special.”

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was really, really sweet. I had brief experiences and honestly, I really hoped to do more work with him.” Garson was always a Bowie fan, but heard his voice get “richer” in the 1990s and 2000s. Other things changed as well throughout the years. “I was with him on the Nine Inch Nails tour,” he said. “I love Trent Reznor. We’re good friends. On that tour, they sang each other’s songs. It was mostly Trent’s fans at that time, though. We had to compete with a much-younger audience, and Nine Inch Nails was a much louder band. “We had to add sub bass to our music to match their volume or it would have sounded like we were really outdated. I don’t know if that was a mistake or not.” The concert’s setlist changes nightly and it’s something that thrills Garson, who serves as bandleader. One thing remains, however—the overwhelming emotions. “It’s been bittersweet,” he said. “I think I cry every night. Sometimes the audience sees it; sometimes they feel it. It’s a group grief because he left us too soon. I was saying to one of the audiences that my biggest regret was taking certain things for granted. I just tell myself, ‘Oh, I screwed up that one.’”

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hwatukee high school football coaches – past and present – and administrators like the idea of settling who’s really No. 1 in Arizona on the football field, and consequently back the new eight-team super division playoff system that goes into effect this fall. The Open Division will include the topeight ranked schools regardless of classification size as determined by a formula created by the Arizona Interscholastic Association, the governing body of high school sports in the state. The formula includes computer ranking coupled with strength of schedule and margin of victory. The latter category is capped at 14 points so that teams do not run up scores in an attempt to improve their position. “I think it will be better for Arizona and the fan base,” said Norris Vaughan, the legendary former coach at Mountain Pointe. “I think the regular season will be more meaningful and more fun to watch.” Vaughan coached the Pride for nine seasons, 2009 to 2017, leading them to three championship appearances and one state title. They reached the final four in eight of his nine years. He stepped down after

the 2017 season to move back to Georgia to be closer to family. Vaughan, who helped lead Clarke County, Ga., High School to the state quarterfinals as an assistant coach this past season, believes that the Arizona Open Division will force schools to schedule tougher non-region opponents, something he prides himself on having done while at Mountain Pointe. “You’ve got so many schools there that are high-profile and good teams,” Vaughan said. “When I was at Mountain Pointe, we wanted to play a lot of those teams. If I was there I would like to have that opportunity.” The AIA Executive Board on Jan. 22 approved the eight-team Open Division playoff for 2019. The concept was pitched during the AIA’s reclassification meeting on Jan. 8 when AIA Executive Director David Hines and other members voted for the open playoff to include eight teams rather than 12. The AIA will continue its weekly rankings in each conference and add an Open Division ranking each week starting the fifth week of the season. “The biggest thing is it’s trying to build up the sport of football,” Hines said. “Football has taken a hit due to concussion concerns, which is rightfully so, but if

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Open Division rankings, based on strength of schedule and margin of victory (14-point cap to avoid scores being run up), to be released by AIA in Week 5 and updated weekly. Open Division rankings to include 4A, 5A and 6A schools, with five “at-large” bids – likely coming from 6A conference. After final regular-season games, top eight teams in Open Division to be placed in new playoff bracket and seeded 1-8. Traditional 16-team conference tournaments, minus team selected for Open Division, to begin week after regular season while Open Division playoff has bye week. Quarterfinals and semifinals for all divisions continue second and third weeks after end of regular season, except in 1A. 2A and 3A championships to be played week of Thanksgiving while 4A, 5A, 6A and Open Division have byes. 4A championship likely to be night before 5A, 6A and Open Division games. Open Division state championship to be premier game with 5A and 6A played earlier same day at same venue – likely Arizona State, University of Arizona or State Farm Stadium (depends on availability). One true Arizona state champion is crowned, along with six conference champions.

we have the opportunity to play our best teams in an eight-team tournament we will have competitive games each week.” Current Mountain Pointe Rich Wellbrock echoed Vaughan’s assessment, saying he believes that teams will go out of their way to schedule tougher opponents. The AIA is entering its second year of a two-year scheduling block, essentially forcing teams to play in their respective regions – regardless of its strength – for one more year. With that in mind, Wellbrock considers the first year of the Open Division as a trial run and believes that it will be even more interesting after schools are realigned for 2020. “You look at our schedule and it was a grind every week,” Wellbrock said. “Then you look at other schools and they only played some kids for two quarters (in routs of soft foes). There’s always some type of flaw but I think it makes it exciting and it will be interesting to see how it all plays out.” Wellbrock led the Pride to a 7-5 record and a quarterfinals appearance in his first season succeeding Vaughan. Playing one of the toughest schedules in the state, three of Mountain Pointe’s five losses were by one score, all on game-winning drives in the final two minutes. Wellbrock is eager to see how everything plays out next season as the focus in his program shifts to the Open Division. Desert Vista, with an 11-2 record and trip to the 6A quarterfinals, is coming off a banner season. Thunder coach Dan Hinds believes that the AIA is attempting to find the best ways to make football more competitive. Like his Ahwatukee counterpart Wellbrock, Hind’s team’s focus now shifts to making the Open Division field. “If teams go out and have successful seasons and they fall into that top eight, that is a good thing,” Hinds said. “That’s our goal every year. “With Desert Vista, we want to go out and win and be a part of the Open. It would be an honor to play the top teams.” Hinds said that the Open Division will open opportunities for more teams to compete for a conference title, an aspect

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From pancakes to dunks, Pride’s Henry reinvents himself cruiters after reinventing himself. Henry, a power forward, averages 12.2 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per t’s been seven months since Mountain game, playing a vital role in the Pride’s Pointe tackle DeAndre Henry walked 15-6 start. Mountain Pointe was ranked 11th in the nation by MaxPreps, but a away from football. “I had to do something I was passionate three-game skid after routing defending about,” Henry said. “If I played football and 6A state champ Pinnacle in December wasn’t passionate, and then had a major started six losses in 10 games and dropped injury, then it wouldn’t be worth it. It was them out of the national rankings. Henry was among the few freshmen to a hard decision but I’m glad I made it.” Henry didn’t make the move to lie make the Mountain Pointe varsity football around lollygagging and playing video team during the Norris Vaughan coaching games. He’s also a college prospect in bas- era and then again as a sophomore. He ketball, and over the last seven months has was regarded as having potential in one vaulted onto the radar of college hoops re- of the state’s top programs at the time. At 6-foot-5 and 260 pounds, he gained national attention from Division I college programs. Kansas State, Memphis and Arizona State offered Henry a football scholarship after his freshman year, while other programs, such as Alabama, began to show interest in the tackle the following season. Henry had something else in mind. “I don’t regret making the decision,” Henry said. “I want to play something fun and do something I love. If I continued to play football through college, there may have been a bump in the road and I might have stopped playing and dropped out of college. I just had to follow my love.” Henry consulted his family while making his decision. He blocked out opinions from peers who thought it was an unwise move. (Pablo Robles/AFN Staff) There are times when Henry DeAndre Henry made the Mountain Pointe High varsity football roster as a freshman tackle two years ago. He had misses football, he concedes, escollege scholarship offers. Then he walked away from it. pecially during the fall when he Now, he’s a college prospect in basketball. sees his former teammates playBY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

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s Armando Delgado walked across the mat for the final time at Desert Vista High’s gymnasium, he couldn’t help but think all he had accomplished in four years. “It feels like I completed something, the next step in my life,” Delgado said. “I’ve paid my dues. I’ve had a lot of fun and trials and tribulations with my brothers. I feel like it’s paid off.” Delgado’s hand was raised by the referee on Senior Night, signaling that he had won his match, although it wasn’t an ideal victory in his eyes. The Thunder’s final home match of the season was against rival Mountain Pointe. Delgado, who competes in the 195-pound weight class, didn’t have an opponent to wrestle and was awarded the victory by forfeit. It was among many victories for the Thunder, who defeated Mountain Pointe, 63-12, to improve to 12-0 in duals. “To see everyone win, even though I didn’t put in as much effort as everyone else, it was great to go out there and get my hand raised,” Delgado said. Delgado and the 12 other seniors on the team were honored before the match. Joined by his father, Eduardo, and mother, Polina, as well as his two brothers, Delgado received cheers from the crowd as his plans for the future were announced. “At this point it’s football,” Delgado said. “I’ve grown to love wrestling but now it’s my time to move on with football and continue my journey there.” A two-year starting linebacker for the

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While Desert Vista wrestler Armando Delgado says his teammates are family, Delgado’s real family was on hand to see him recognized on Senior Night. From left are his parents, Eduardo and Polina Delgado, and his two brothers.

Desert Vista football team, Delgado’s recruitment has heated up since the Thunder went 10-2 and reached the 6A quarterfinals. He recently took an official visit to Black Hills State University, a Division II school in South Dakota. In addition to an offer from the Yellow Jackets, Delgado has offers from seven other programs, including Colorado State-Pueblo. CSU-Pueblo has caught Delgado’s attention but he still is receiving interest from Division I FCS schools. His decision likely will come in February during the national signing period that begins Feb. 6. For now, Delgado is trying to focus on finishing the wrestling season strong. The state tournament begins Feb. 8. “He proves that you can start as a freshman and do amazing things as long as you have competitive drive, heart and the willingness to learn,” Desert Vista wrestling coach Dave Gonzalez said. “When he was a freshman he came out and never have post-season opportunities in 6A, 5A and 4A playoffs. “I think the AIA needs to make sure they still show how important the conference championships are,” Hinds said.

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wrestled before. He asked to go to a varsity tournament and from then on he was (Zach Alvira/AFN Staff) hooked and wanted Referee David Gertson raises the hand of Desert Vista wrestler Armando to do some amazing Delgado in victory. A two-sport talent, Delgado said football, not things.” wrestling, is in his future in college. He has several scholarship offers. Just about every senior on the team has been with the pro- and standout defensive tackle at Desert gram all four years, growing and training Vista, also won at Flowing Wells as did Altogether. They’ve been successful togeth- fonso Martinez in the 140-pound class. er, especially this season. Seeing each honBehind the leadership of Delgado and his ored on Senior Night was a bittersweet fellow seniors, Desert Vista appears ready moment for Gonzalez. to make a run at the state title. It would be “They’re winners,” Gonzalez said. “Any the school’s first in wrestling, something time you have a big group of seniors you Gonzalez wants them to accomplish given hope they leave a legacy for the next their experience and depth of talent. group. These guys are doing that.” Delgado shares that motivation. That legacy includes numerous first“It’s been an honor,” Delgado said. “My place finishes at state and national tourna- classmates push me academically. I have ments, including Delgado’s recent win at always tried to keep up with them intellecthe Flowing Wells Invitational, his second tually. Then going on the field or the mat there in two years. -- it’s a strong bond. Brett Johnson, a 285-pound wrestler “We’re a family here.” The move by the AIA comes after consecutive seasons in which the state championships in 4A, 5A and 6A featured the same teams. Additionally, Saguaro won its sixth straight championship and Chandler its third, while Centennial repeated in 5A and won its fourth title overall in five years. “They obviously recognize there are some very competitive programs in the state,” said Bruce Kipper, athletic director of the Tempe Union High School District, who hired Vaughan and Wellbrock while principal at Mountain Pointe. “Then there’s programs who may not be as competitive, and they want to be fair to those schools, too. They want to have competitive football but provide equal opportunity to all schools to have success. “The top teams are going to be playing each other and at the end of the year we

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