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‘Go slow’ demands mount in Club West BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN New Staff

ity Councilman Sal DiCiccio has added his voice to the growing demand by a portion of Club West residents that its HOA board delay for at least a few months any action on the plan to turn over part of their golf course to a home builder. Citing “significant neighborhood opposition” to the Edge Team’s proposal, DiCiccio last week told the board in a letter, “I believe it is in the best interests of everyone involved to take time right now to attempt to address in good faith their very legitimate concerns.” He urged the board to ask the four investors and Taylor Morrison to meet with opponents “and give them time to discuss potential adjustments or alternatives.” “After watching the years-long legal battle that has consumed the Ahwatukee Lakes

community, I very much want to avoid seeing a similar situation – one that pits neighbor against neighbor – develop within Club West’s neighborhoods,” DiCiccio wrote. “Encouraging a healthy dialogue between the proposed developers and the residents of Club West, I firmly believe, will lead to a better outcome for everyone,” he said. The board has tentatively set its meeting this month for a decision on whether to put the Edge Team proposal before homeowners for a vote. The investors have proposed construction of 162 single-story and two-story homes on three sections of the golf course; creating an 18-hole “precision course as well as a driving range and 18-hole putting course; and building a multi-use combination clubhouse/community center. HOA board President Mike Hinz has said that the timeline for a vote is “fluid.”

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“If all the questions are answered and we’re ready to go, we go,” he told AFN two weeks ago. “If the questions aren’t answered and there’s things that need to be addressed, then we’ll probably reconsider the timeline.” Adding that “we’re not pro or con” on the Edge Team’s plan, Hinz said, “we’ll support whatever the community wants to do.” For its part, the Edge Team indicated that it’s not inclined to wait, the investors have also stressed that the decision on a community vote is a matter for the board. Last week, the investors, their zoning attorneys and golf course experts and Taylor Morrison representatives held an open house that drew at least 200 residents. The team handed out a 20-age booklet containing answers to questions it had already fielded from homeowners and the first one on

Kyrene plays away

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BY COTY DOLORES MIRANDA AFN Contributor

hen Reina Scott was a 3-year-old student at God’s Garden Preschool of Ahwatukee, Transportation Day was a new event that she looked forward to attending even after moving on to elementary school. Now a freshman at Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University, Scott still recalls the thrill of climbing aboard the myriad oversized vehicles displayed each Transportation Day. “It was exciting to get on a school bus for the first time, honking the horn on the garbage truck and sitting in the backseat of a police car,” the 2019 Desert Vista

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Bodie Bonofiglio deftly sends a paper plane aloft at Aprende Middle School in Chandler, where Kyrene School District held its annual district-wide Day of Play. For a look at how other youngsters in the district too advantage of the even. See the photo essay on page 21. (Chris Mortenson/AFN Staff Photographer)

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Cooper Dion, 4, tries out one of the permanent instruments installed at the new Janet Tobias Harmony Park on the Paloma Elementary campus in Chandler. (Pablo Robles/AFN Staff Photographer)

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undreds gathered Jan. 30 at Kyrene de la Paloma Elementary School in Chandler for the dedication ceremony of Janet Tobias Harmony Park – named in honor of the school’s beloved principal who died last August. The park, located on school property, features six permanent instruments for students to play during recess and after school. The park “represents a broad vision of our belief about what students should have access to when they’re learning,” said Dr. Stephanie Leake, Paloma’s current principal. “It’s beyond books, it’s beyond standards.” Back in 2015, Tobias proposed revamping the underutilized green space to create a spot for students to experiment with music and sound. “Music was her big passion,” said Terri Kimble, president and CEO of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce, which helped organize the dedication ceremony. “Everything was about empowering the students.” Under Tobias’ leadership, the school’s PTA organized a sponsored golf tournament and raised $20,000 to fund the park. Future plans included up to six additional instruments, benches and a shade structure. Tobias, 57, died suddenly of a brain aneurysm on Aug. 31 before a date could be set to dedicate the updated park. “Janet’s passing was ... a great tragedy for the community,” said Kimble. Tobias was Paloma’s principal for 10 years and played an active role in the school as well as in the Chandler arts community, according to Kimble and Paloma faculty.

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Following her death, the PTA and the broader Paloma community raised additional dollars to fund the rest of the park features Tobias had envisioned. “We accomplished so much more than we thought we would,” said Leake. At the ribbon cutting ceremony, students, parents, faculty and local leaders gathered in the park and surrounded the newly installed instruments. Robert Sinkule of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce urged the crowd to shout “Harmony Park” in a voice “so loud Janet can hear it.” Following the ceremony, children gathered around to try out their new instruments. The preschool through 5th grade elementary school now boasts a set of drums, a harp, a “flower” and several instruments resembling xylophones. The harp and flower are the newest additions to the park, along with a plaque honoring Tobias. Plans for a shade structure is in the works. Paloma parent Shaunette Fortson watched her two daughters experiment with the instruments. Fortson said she enrolled them in Paloma because of the

Led by Chandler Chamber of Commerce President Terri Kimble, a group of Chandler and Kyrene officials and Paloma children cut the ribbon on the park named after the late Principal Janet Tobias. (Pablo Robles/AFN Staff

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otorists using the new South Mountain Freeway can enjoy “a variety of distinctive designs and landscaping influenced by the natural beauty and history,” the Arizona Department of Transportation said. In a news release that wasn’t so much news as it was a travelogue, ADOT called attention to the fact that “designs displayed on bridges, sound walls and landform graphics range from a leaf-patterned agricultural theme near Laveen to simple shapes based on chollas and ocotillos in the Ahwatukee Foothills.” The release didn’t sit well with some Ahwatukee residents, who took the occasion on social media to rip the freeway. The most notable critic was Pat Lawlis, president of Protect Arizona’s Resources and Children, which waged a bitter twoyear legal fight to stop the freeway in its tracks. “ If all you care about is a smooth road, I guess you think it’s great – at least for now until the roadway deteriorates like

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the rest of the 202,” Lawless wrote. “If on the other hand you care about the destruction of a mountain preserve (ADOT

has no idea what that word means), it has created an extremely ugly eyesore that can never be mended.” Added another critic: “What designs?? It’s like they threw up the cheapest, quickest, minimalist ugly they could find!” The freeway did have its defenders, like one poster who wrote, “I think they did a great job (mostly) with the freeway. I love the access to the west side and think the road is beautiful!” ADOT’s release called attention to a segment near the Salt River, where “drivers see curving linear shapes and decorative elements that speak to water passing over rock through time.” It also noted that near the freeway’s link with I-10 near 59th Avenue, there were “influences from mountain views with the work of both Frank Lloyd Wright and architect, urban designer and artist Paolo Soleri.” “Design choices are an important part of providing quality freeways for today and for future generations,” said LeRoy Brady, ADOT’s chief landscape architect, in the release. “They enhance the experi-

ence of those who use the South Mountain Freeway.” The agency also extolled the “landscape themes, such as the saguaros, native trees, colorful plants and coral-colored granite that enhance the transition between Ahwatukee and I-10 in the East Valley.” Also cited were the “green and colorful plants” that “complement brown granite to celebrate” Laveen’s agricultural heritage and other landscaping that includes “bold shapes, brilliantly colored plants and gold-colored granite.” “Together, these aesthetic and landscape character areas tell stories by highlighting land use, land forms and history,” Brady said in the release. It noted the Ahwatukee segment devotes “an entire aesthetic character area inspired by the 1920s camp…where Frank Lloyd Wright produced designs for a desert resort that was never built after the 1929 stock market crash.” “Frank Lloyd Wright was inspired by

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High School grad recalled. “And there’s nothing like seeing a helicopter land in your school yard.” On Saturday, Feb. 8, other youngsters will make their own life-long memories as thousands gather to celebrate of the 20th year of Transportation Day, held annually on the campus of Horizon Presbyterian Church, 1401 E. Liberty Lane, the home of God’s Garden Preschool of Ahwatukee. Like Transportation Day itself, God’s Garden is marking its 20th year. This year the 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain-orshine Transportation Day event is expected to draw more than the 3,500 estimated attendance last year as organizers anticipate the new South Mountain Freeway bringing new attendees from other parts of the Valley. To the uninitiated, Transportation Day may sound like a bit of a snooze. But ask any child who’s been there and expect to see a young face brightening in remembrance, and anticipation. First, there’s the event opener – the landing of the Air Evac Services’ yellow and black helicopter that has all eyes to the sky. After the AirBus AS-350 sets down at approximately 9:30 a.m., children and their parents line up for an opportunity to be lifted inside the cockpit, don headsets and smile for the ubiquitous cell phone photographs. And there’s so much more for the children at the four-hour free event. At least 40 unique vehicles are on display – and available for curious youngsters to explore as they’re encouraged to climb in or onto most of them. Those vehicles include a Phoenix fire truck, a Valley Metro bus, a Kyrene school

bus, a Waste Management garbage truck, a Phoenix Police car or SWAT vehicle, construction vehicles and more. Ahwatukee’s Big O Tires will once again bring a hot rod or two and the Phoenix chapter of The Black Sheep Harley-Davidsons for Christ, in their 15th year of attendance, roar in on their hogs. Those personal and often custom choppers are for display only but the chapter provides a motorcycle mock-up that kids can clamor upon to pretend they’re heading down the highway. Another highly-anticipated annual event is the flyover of vintage planes by the Lafayette Escadrille d’Arizona – initiated 20 years ago by the late Col. Roger K. Parrish, who flew his World War II Nieuport 17 aircraft. Parrish passed away last year. This year the flyover is under the command of Capt. Billy Walker, a former airline pilot with four decades’ tenure, the last 38 as captain. Like some others in his squadron, he flies his vintage Stearman aircraft out of Mesa’s Falcon Field. Walker and his wife Cheryl have lived in Ahwatukee since 1994. “We flew the WWI Nieuport 17 replica aircraft for 10 years, and since 2005 we’ve flown the WWII Boeing Model 75 Stearman,” explained Walker. “Our Lafayette Escadrille d’Arizona Nieuports were based out of the Chandler Airport. However, the Arizona Stearman Squadron is scattered around the Valley of the Sun,” he continued, adding: “As to our motivation, from the get-go Roger thought our supporting Transportation Days was worthwhile. It fits our mission profile.” This is the second year the event is

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chaired by Taylor Joy Ake, a mother of two God’s Garden students – Campbell, 4, and Palmer, 2. She recalled how construction of the South Mountain Freeway last year brought challenges for Transportation Day. “It was a huge concern last year with all of Liberty Lane barricaded,” said Ake, a 2005 Desert Vista High grad who works part-time for a nonprofit. “Up until 11 the night before, we were still working with the City and Connect 202 to remove the barricades so it wouldn’t affect parking. We were in a real pickle.” Adding to her angst in her first year as chair was the weather. “It rained on Thursday but Friday was sunny. Then Saturday was overcast and a bit cold but we still had a great turn-out,” she recalled. “Transportation Day is rain or shine, but it could look a little different in the rain,” Ake added. There have been years when heat was an issue, but that possibility lessened last year when TD – as it is known among regulars – moved from the end of February to earlier in the month.

Whether adults need shelter from the weather or from the cacophony of simultaneously sounding truck, bus or construction vehicle horns, one favorite respite for them is the church community room – where scores of raffle gift baskets are displayed. Many offer local business items and gift certificates and larger items include tickets to major sporting events. This is also the second year of a 50/50 Raffle which promises a hefty payout, said Ake. “Last year the winner walked away with over $500, and with more than 3,000 attendees, we’re hoping this year will be even bigger,” she said. The four hours of Transportation Day activities are free other than the popular and expanded Fun Zone that, for a fee, offers unlimited pony rides, train rides, bouncy houses, a petting zoo and a bicycle corral with bikes and helmets provided. “The Fun Zone package is $20 and includes two tickets that can be used for the pony and the train rides; a wrist band which includes unlimited inflatables and unlimited petting zoo. and one free raffle ticket to be used on any of the raffle items,” explained Ake. “They can also purchase

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individual wristbands or pony and train rides.” An option for older kids and teens is the return of East Valley Video Game Truck and their age-appropriate video games ready to play on the latest consoles including XBox One, PlayStation 4, Wii-U and Nintendo Switch. Live entertainment is also on tap at Transportation Day with music and dancing by the Lil’ Lights from Innerlight Dance Studio and three different dance teams from Dance Studio 111. Both are located in Ahwatukee. Missing this year after nine years as a crowd favorite is Lolly the Jeep, the tchotchke-covered vehicle owned and driven by Curtis Gruninger. He has moved to the northwest, said Ake. And yet, there are new arrivals, including the Salt River Scallywags’ Pirate Ship and the Chandler-based Turtleback Trailers – a sure-to-be hit with adults. Ake said even as Transportation Day means months of hard work for her, her committee and volunteer parents, the joy this second-largest family event in Ahwatukee brings to the community makes it all worthwhile. “Transportation Day is such a special

event, not only is it of course a fundraiser for our amazing preschool but it truly is about our community and about allowing young kiddos to come and create memories with their family and friends,” said Ake, who grew up in Ahwatukee. “As the coordinator walking around and seeing the kids laughing and smiling as they ride the train or climb in the fire truck is pretty great, and makes all of the planning and preparations worthwhile. “We are so proud of this event and are excited to celebrate this 20-year tradition with our amazing community. I really love our preschool and this event so much and it’s such a privilege to be able to be a part of it all!”

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God’s Garden Preschool of Ahwatukee’s 20th Annual Transportation Day begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 and runs until 1 p.m. Except for the Fun Zone, everything is free and open to the public. Free shuttles to the event are available at Kyrene de la Sierra Elementary School, just down the street at 1122 E. Liberty Lane; and Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA at 1030 E. Liberty Lane. Information: TransportationDay.com .

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the list involved a delay on a vote for as long as 90 days. “Decisions need to be made,” they said, “and we would rather stick to the previously proposed schedule and remain committed to providing through information.” “We ask that everyone keep in mind we have contractual obligations to both the current owner of the course and Taylor Morrison,” they said in the booklet. “Delay could jeopardize the entire proposal.” Stating that even by the HOA board’s schedule, a vote would not likely come before April 1, the investors also wrote: “Homeowners have approximately 10 weeks to become educated about the proposal. We believe this is sufficient time to educate themselves.” Golf course owner Wilson Gee has previously said the deal with the investors is set for closing in March. But unless there is another interested buyer, he could simply extend the closing deadline if the HOA vote is delayed. There was no formal presentation at the open house. Easels bore large maps and information about the single- and two-story homes that would be built under their plan and residents had the opportunity to talk either one-on-one or in small groups with various members of the Edge Team. While most of those conversations appeared amicable, some residents angrily confronted some members of the Edge Team on the plan with questions as to whether they would compensate the homeowners whose views of the course and the desert beyond would be obliterated by houses. As soon as the 90-minute session began, zoning attorney Ed Bull was confronted in two back-to-back confrontations with angry homeowners.

New construction impact One told Bull her mother had paid a premium for a lot abutting the course and would lose her view to houses. When she asked if her mother would be compensated for that loss of a view – and the possible loss in home value – Bull told her that was not in the edge Team’s plan. Organized opponents of the Edge Team’s plan say about 100 homeowners who paid an estimated $80,000 lot premium for a view of the golf course would lose thaeir views to homes and consequently suffer a

loss in home value. One resident angrily told the attorney he would sue to stop the plan. Bull at one point told one of the residents, “We’re coming in to fix a problem.” In an area where investor Bill McManus was handling questions, one man asked about profit the investors stood to make by selling 162 lots to Taylor Morrison – which some critics estimate at more than $16 million if they sell for $100,000 apiece. The Edge Team has indicated it will need to spend between $8 million and $9 million to build the course, putting area and clubhouse. McManus said there was a “misconception” about what he and his three partners stood to make. “We stand to make a reasonable return on investment,” he said. “That’s why we’re willing to share our numbers with the board.” In its list of written questions, the board also said it would share with the board an appraisal it commissioned from Ralph Brekan & Co. The two-part question involved whether the appraisal would be shared with homeowners and whether it addressed the impact that on home values for houses that would lose their view. “Approval and construction of the proposal will benefit all homeowners within Club West including those that area adjacent to the East, Center and West parcels that are identified for new Taylor Morrison homes and landscape perimeter buffers,” they answered. “We are confident that our plan will have a positive effect on property values, both measurable and perceiver, throughout the community,” it added, saying the appraisal will be shared with the HOA board. But that assertion was viewed skeptically by at least some of those attending the open house – and it was not just those whose homes would be affected. One homeowner told McManus that while his property was fairly secluded and would not be affected at all by the plan, he worried about his neighbors’ loss – and the impact on Club West’s quality of life. “The traffic, the noise and construction for a year to two years or whatever the timeframe is,” he told McManus, “we’re going to have all that.”

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Bill McManus, one of the four investors trying to buy Club West Golf Course, explains some of their plans to Ahwatukee Lakes resident Dr. Jeff Eger during the open house last Wednesday. (Pablo Robles/AFN Staff Photographer)

Club West resident Kevin Broberg, whose home borders the clubhouse area, photographed the view he now enjoys from his home, above, and photoshopped images of the to-story homes that the Edge Team wants to build there and how they would obliterate that view. (Kevin Broberg)

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Investor Keith Schott explains aspects of the plan he and his three partners have proposed for Club West Golf Course. (Pablo Robles/AFN Staff Photographer)

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from other proms: at Night to Shine, every guest attendee is crowned queen or

king of the prom and a tiara or crown is placed upon each head. Worldwide, nearly 100,000 special needs guests are assisted by 200,000 volunteers who undertake a variety of roles to ensure a special evening for all. A moving “2019 – Night to Shine” video, available on the Tim Tebow Foundation website, shows the joy and excitement of these special promgoers in the U.S. and abroad. “Every single person is important,” said Tebow, who sponsors many other charitable events and activities. “We’re all loved; we’re all created in God’s image.” Tebow was born in the Philippines where his missionary parents were serving. The youngest of five children, he moved with his family to Florida when he was three. His career as a quarterback in high school and the University of Florida,

pact on a younger generation and make sure everybody has the support to be brought up the way they should be,” Barnes added. The 90-minute experience started off with a 30-minute educational presentation teaching students the Code of Chivalry via five live skits. The students took high-energy popquizzes between vignettes designed to show students how the ancient code pertains to present society. “They taught a lot about bullying, bullying is not OK,” Lola said. In addition to BASIS Ahwatukee, participating schools included BASIS Scottsdale, BASIS Chandler and the Odyssey Preparatory Academy in Goodyear. “For a lot of the kids, this is their first introduction not even to Medieval Times, but to the medieval period,” said Chris-

BASIS Ahwatukee students who enjoyed the Medieval Times show included, from left, Rowan Dandavate, Laith Rada, Abhish Koukuntia and Hajun Tae. (Special to AFN)

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hree local congregations of the Living Word Bible Church are joining with the Tim Tebow Foundation to assure area special needs teens have a prom night to remember. The Feb. 7 event is the first Night to Shine in the East Valley, and it joins more than 655 host churches in every U.S. state and 24 countries – all of whom hold the prom night before Valentine’s Day. The sixth annual world-wide event offers people with special needs, ages 14 and older, a memorable evening - including an entrance walk on a red carpet, paparazzi, professional photography, hair and make-up for girls and a shoe shine for fellas. Dancing, food and the crowning of a prom king and queen also are on tap. There is one aspect setting it apart

Ahwatukee Pastor Jeff Zubeck is helping to organize the Night to Shine for East Valley residents with special needs. (Special to AFN)

where he was the 2007 Heisman Trophy, led him to the NFL. His strong Christian stance was well-illustrated with his practice of kneeling on one knee becoming known as “Tebowing.” The Living Word Bible Church at 3520 E. Brown Road, Mesa, is the host site of the East Valley Night to Shine and members from their congregation and sister churches in Ahwatukee, Gilbert and Scottsdale are providing assistance and volunteers. In addition to online training, the Living Word Bible Church hosted two volunteer sessions for their inaugural Night to Shine prom. The Tim Tebow Foundation requires background checks for all volunteers and volunteers under age 18 need parental permission.

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BASIS students see modern themes in Medieval Times BY KRISTINE CANNON AFN Staff Writer

ola Manuelito’s first Medieval Times experience was unlike many others’. Sure, the fifth-grade BASIS Ahwatukee student watched the horses perform and watched the six knights joust; and, yes, she ate her 11th Century-inspired feast with her bare hands. But Lola, 10, also happened to be surrounded by nearly 900 other fourth- and fifth-grade students from across the Valley, all of whom were there to take part in Medieval Times Scottsdale’s first interactive educational matinee. “Part of our culture is a sense of community and part of the community is obviously giving back to children, giving back to the community and being involved in any way,” said Drew Barnes, Medieval Times marketing and sales manager. “We’re always trying to make our im-

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Cub scout pack helping to feed the hungry

Ahwatukee Cub Pack 178 and their supporters turned out in force Feb. 1, for the annual natiuonwide Scouting for Food drive. Spokeswoman Linda Foley said the boys collected 3,000 pounds of food for the Generation Church’s food pantry at Elliot Road and Equestrian Trail. Scouts Jack Foley, left, and Adam Foley in the photo at right were among the many Scouts and Cubs participating in the drive. Boys interested in joining the pack can go to azpack178.com or email join178@azpack178.com. (Special to AFN)

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Cliff Maes, outreach director at the Mesa host church, said since this is the first year Living Word Bible Church will host Night to Shine, they opted to limit attendance to 75 guests. “We wanted to make sure we did it just right, and having a smaller group we knew would help us do that,” said Maes, a Gilbert resident. The church was recommended to the Tim Tebow Foundation by a parishioner. “Since we’re opening our new Special Needs Ministry, one of our volunteers suggested us to the Foundation. They asked us if we would be willing and we said, ‘yes, that would be great!’ We started getting inquiries before we even posted,” Maes said. “And we hit our 280 mark

for volunteers three weeks ago.” He said the special event dovetailed with the church’s launch of a specialneeds ministry and three rooms for the Living Word Champions Club. “We’re creating a special-needs space because there are families in our congregation and community that cannot worship freely because they don’t have a place they trust to accommodate the needs – both safely and educationally – for their children with special needs,” he explained. Among the many volunteers signed up for Night to Shine are parishioners from the Living Word Bible Church in Ahwatukee. Pastor Jeff Zubeck and wife Tammy have overseen the church, at 14647 S. 50th St., for 10 years.

“Our primary focus is on the family, and we look at how anything we do affects the family and A Night to Shine was one way to get involved,” said Jeff Zubeck, whose church on Jan. 31 held a dance for kids aging out of the foster care system. “Through acceptance, laughter, and love, our services and ministries show people just how valuable they are to God, and just how much they can accomplish in this lifetime through Jesus,” he said. The Living Word Bible Churches in Gilbert and Scottsdale are also providing volunteers. Because this is a night of music, bright lights and fun, Night to Shine also provides a respite room for parents and caregivers to relax as each prom attendee has a personally-assigned volunteer during the event.

The Tebow Foundation also requires a “sensory room,” a quiet space to allow guests to be away from the noise and excitement should they become overwhelmed or over-stimulated. According to the Tim Tebow Foundation and Night to Shine website, nine churches in Arizona are hosting a prom night this year, including Mountain View Church in Queen Creek, Highlands Church in Scottsdale and Twentynine11 in Tempe. For more information on Night to Shine and other ministries the former NFL quarterback, missionary kid and sports commentator oversees, see TimTebowFoundation.org. For information on the Living Word Bible Church: LivingWordOnline.com.

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Kings for a day at Medieval Times were BASIS Ahwatukee students, from left, Shivank Gudupally, Richard Beltran and Noah Yi. (Special to AFN) BASIS Ahwatukee students Addisynne Viezbickie, left, and Sania Ballachanda enjoy the Medieval Times show. (Special to AFN)

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topher Lester, AP human geography and fifth-grade geography teacher at BASIS Scottsdale. “I love it,” Lester said. “Even more than the content itself, it’s teaching them to be good students and good people.” “When I saw it, I sent it to all the teach-

ers. They weren’t even open yet. I called them, and I [said], ‘I need to know how to set up a field trip because we’re going to do it.’ And I coordinated with the other BASIS teachers,” he said. What Lester said the Medieval Times educational matinee does well are two things: It’s fast-paced for the easily distracted students, and it’s relatable.

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For example, one of the skits involved cell phones – in the Middle Ages. “Somebody’s always talking, something’s always going on. It’s very interactive with the Q&A and it’s what – especially that young – they need. They need to have feedback in order to stay mentally engaged,” Lester said. “I wasn’t expecting it was going to be this educational or it was going to talk about bullying and social media,” said Marina Kirk, BASIS Chandler fifth grade English teacher and eighth grade through high school journalism teacher. “It’s awesome.” Many of the students, including BASIS Scottsdale student Samuel Izydor, 10, picked up anti-bullying messages from the matinee — and for good reason. According to Kirk, BASIS has bullying presentations at school every year. “This is a nice supplement to something we do with all the grades,” she added. BASIS Chandler student, Minsoo Kim said she learned the importance of forgiveness from the matinee. “Even if somebody does something wrong, forgive them and don’t be too mean to them,” the 11-year-old said. Teachers have the option of using Medieval Times’ downloadable comprehensive study guides, worksheets, and lesson plans for kindergarten through high school. BASIS Ahwatukee fifth grade math teacher Nicole Quillan used Medieval Times materials. Ahead of the field trip, Quillan’s students worked on the word search and

crossword puzzle and they made their own coat of arms. Following the field trip, they created a diagram comparing and contrasting themselves to the knights and the values of the knights, Quillan said. “It was new and interesting,” Quillan said of why they attended the educational matinee. “I thought it was informative in a fun way, and I liked the questions at the end. It taught [the students] to accept everyone and to be kind.” This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Medieval Times educational matinee. “With 11th-century values, known as the code of chivalry, what we base our education on that day around, it really lends itself to being a good neighbor, being a good person, being respectful, honest. Those values are timeless,” Barnes said. Medieval Times hosts about 30 matinees per year, per castle; some of the larger castles present to more than 50,000 kids per year. The matinees are available throughout the school year, from October through May; and more recently, they began offering in-class demonstrations. “We really like to tie it in for schools who may not have the means to come out to visit the castle. We’re still able to instill those values, be a part of the community, that school without having them come and purchase tickets for the whole school. We’re able to go there,” Barnes said. The shows, including the tournament shows, change every few years. Information: medievaltimes.com.

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Ahwatukee home inventory slid – and so did prices BY ALLEN HENDERSON AFN Contributor

fter strong growth in 2018 and 2019, the Ahwatukee Real Estate market was off to a sluggish start in January. From Jan. 1 to Jan. 31, 97 AhwatukeeFoothills properties closed escrow at an average price of $345,818. The number of properties that closed escrow in January 2020 is up 29 percent over the 75 properties that closed escrow in the same period in 2019. However, the price of an average Ahwatukee-Foothills property slid 2.25 percent in January, when compared to the $353,794. Average sale price in January 2019.

In December 2019, 133 AhwatukeeFoothills properties closed escrow at an average price of $383,793. The January 2020 average property value slid 8.4 percent from the average. The drop is a surprise. After months of steady growth, it is not what we expected. As of Feb. 1, There were 123 active listings in Ahwatukee market. Throughout 2019, our average listing inventory was around 160 to 170 units. Only 120 properties came on the market in January. The 123 active listings will be depleted in 1.23 months at the sales rate of 97 units we saw in January. As we have said previously, anything under a six-month inventory is considered a strong seller’s market. With the active listing inventory at 1.23 months, the Ahwatukee market remains a

strong seller’s market. The entire Phoenix market has been functioning with one of the lowest active listing inventories in the country. The buyer demand for properties is high. The law of supply and demand would dictate low inventory and high demand would drive prices up. Since this is not the case in our current market, I surmise perhaps the low inventory of quality homes is limiting sales as buyers wait for properties meeting their needs. Given the softening in the average property value in January, we want to reiterate while most economists and financial experts are predicting an economic slowdown, most are anticipating it will be a typical adjustment expected with the nor-

mal ebb and flow of our economy. When Phoenix homeowners hear the words recession or economic slowdown, they are gripped in fear by the memories of the Great Recession of 2007 and 2008. Property values were decimated and short sales and foreclosure were all too common. Unlike the Great Recession, which was precipitated by instability in the housing market caused by speculation and banking and home finance irregularities, the anticipated slowdown is not expected to be precipitated by problems in the housing market. More importantly, the anticipated slowdown is not expected to have a significant

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gage – that’s a $100,000 less than with no debt! Your $150,000 down payment puts you in the $650,000 price range. I was shocked to learn $1,000 in monthly loan or credit card payments could drop a person’s home buying power by $100,000. Ouch! Of course, these are what-if scenarios based on assumptions of high credit

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ave you ever wondered how your monthly debt – auto, credit cards, student loans, etc. – impacts your home buying power? Not one iota – if you are a cash buyer. But, it’s BIG if you’re like most of us and need a mortgage. I recently sat down with my mortgage advisor to talk through a couple of what-if scenarios and what I discovered was truly shocking. First, let’s assume you meet all the standard mortgage qualification guidelines,

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stantial losses of low-cost rentals.” The conclusions in the Harvard study differ from the analyses by two rental sites examining rents across the country regularly. Both apartmentlist.com and zumper. com said Phoenix is still more affordable than many cities across the country. The issue of rent costs is becoming more significant in the Valley housing market as the inventory of resale and new homes continue to reach what the Cromford Report recently called “shocking” levels. “The crucial issue for the housing market in Greater Phoenix is a chronic and severe lack of inventory,” the Cromford Report declared last week. Cromford said the supply of homes throughout most of Maricopa and Pinal counties continued last month on a downward trajectory with no bottom in sight. A random check by AFN of some Valley ZIP codes showed no home listed for sale at a time when the home buying season traditionally begins. “Casa Grande has a lot of new building going on thanks to having plenty of avail-

able lands and relatively plentiful re-sale supply,” Cromford reported. “In fact, it has far more supply than Chandler, a city of over a quarter of a million people whereas Casa Grande has less than 60,000 inhabitants.” In looking at 29 cities in the Valley, Cromford found the decline in inventory between January 2019 and last month ranged from 18 percent in Gold Canyon to 74 percent in Laveen. Phoenix dropped by 47 percent and the decline in East Valley municipalities was equal to or worse. For example, inventory in Tempe dropped 40 percent between January 2019 and last month, while the percentage decline in Mesa was 45 percent, Chandler, 57 percent and Gilbert 60 percent. Meanwhile, somewhat similar trends are occurring among rental units nationally, according to the Harvard study. “When rentership rates hit bottom in 2004 during the homeownership boom, 18 percent of renters earned $75,000 or more and 42 percent earned less than $30,000,” the study said, adding the disparity “narrowed considerably” by 2019 with high-income households accounting

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A home-grown solution to rising rents BY KAREEM NEAL AFN Guest Writer

know what it is like for teachers who work hard for their students and schools but struggle to afford to live in the same communities they love. I have been a special education teacher for 23 years and after all this time, I was just finally able to buy my first place Even working a second job in addition to teaching I have found it tough to find and afford quality housing and apartments to rent. This is a mounting problem for teachers, first responders, health care workers and other middle-class residents across the Valley. Phoenix apartment rents were up 9 percent in 2019 compared to just a year earlier, according to research reports. Those are among the highest rent increases in the country. Higher rents are stressing my fellow

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3407 E Tere Street

$1,399,900

5,271 sqft, 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. Absolutely Gorgeous One-of-a-Kind Craftsman with a Basement Located in the Prestigious Community of Ahwatukee Custom Estates. This Home is packed with Today’s Features the Main floor offers a Spacious Gourmet Kitchen Decorated in Re-Purposed Iowa Barnwood with a Large Farm Sink, Subway Tile Back Splash, Quartz Counter Tops and a Large Kitchen Island with Under the Counter Mounted Seating. A Charming Family Room located just off the Kitchen, an Over-Sized Formal Dining Room, 6th Bedroom/Den/Office with its own private Entrance/Exit and full Bathroom and a Massive Laundry Room which doubles as a Craft Room. Upstairs you will find a Loft Area and The Master Bedroom en Suite with Private Balcony, Upgraded Master Bathroom with His & Hers Sinks, Separate Soaking Tub and Shower plus 3 more roomy Secondary Bedrooms and Bathrooms. The Fully Finished Basement Boasts another Bedroom with Full Bathroom, Built-In Playhouse, Walk-In Pantry, Extra Large Open Flex Space for Game Room, Theater Room or Exercise Space the possibilities are endless! Being situated on a Huge 1/2 Acre Lot the Outdoor Space is Beyond Words! Private Balcony, Multiple Covered Patios, Flagstone Sitting Areas, Diving Pool (located towards back half of the yard), an In-Ground Trampoline, Regulation Size Lighted Batting Cage & Pitcher’s Mound and a Half-Court Basketball Sport Court with Fuxuan Modular Flooring, as well as a full size removable volleyball court. This is a Dream Come True Backyard! There are so many extras in this home with an extended length garage and built-in garage cabinets. There is even a nostalgic water fountain in the home. With lots of windows there is tons of natural light even in the basement. No detail has been overlooked in this muchloved timeless home! This is a Must See!!!!

602.369.1085 BONNY HOLLAND Ahwatukee Resident and Realtor since 1995

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2012 E Brookwood Court

$1,169,000

4,836 sqft, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms. Welcome to this fabulous single level custom estate in the hillside gated community of The Sanctuary backing onto wide green belt. This home includes 4,836 sqft of livable space, front courtyard, casita suite with bathroom, 3 bedroom suites, 3.5 bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, gourmet kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, family room, game room, theater room, office, exercise/nursery room, multi-room network wiring with automated controls, 3-car garage and resort style backyard with amazing mountain views!

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teachers and other Valley residents who love living and working here but are finding it increasingly difficult to afford a place to live. Metro Phoenix has long been an attractive place to move to and live and for companies to locate because of our less expensive cost of living, especially compared to California. Let’s not lose quality of life and competitive advantage. Thankfully, there are those in our community and the real estate industry listening to the concerns of our neighbors. Sometimes government can solve problems and sometimes they can’t. And when government is slow or deficient it is nice to see the private sector step up. Scottsdale-based Greenlight Communities, for example, has developed a new business model for building ‘attainable housing’ for working families, nurses and other health care workers, first responders and teachers like me. This is exciting. Greenlight Communities’ Cabana multifamily concept utilizes innovative con-

struction and design practices to build new developments offering design-forward and well-amenitized communities with rents significantly less expensive than other new apartments being built in metro Phoenix. This math means teachers and other middle-class renters can afford to live in our city rather than be priced out of all the luxury apartments being built which require incomes of $80,000 or more. Greenlight is doing what we have needed developers and others to do for a long time. They are focused on and willing to serve the middle-class and build attractive attainable rental housing residents will be proud to live in and call home. Middle class households – including nurses, firefighters and teachers – are frequently finding themselves priced out of expensive ‘luxury’ apartments they can’t afford. We need market-based and community solutions to help the backbones of our society afford a place to live they will

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3302 E Tonto Drive

$1,349,900

6,606 sqft, 7 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms. This pristine and elegantly crafted Santa Barbara style custom home sits on an enormous half acre lot and boasts spectacular mountain views. Nestled in the highly sought after Ahwatukee Custom Estates, this home is an entertainer’s dream! With a spacious layout, gorgeous expansive and updated kitchen, stainless appliances, oversized island opening to a fantastic family room, and a tremendous stack stone fireplace, the space is both comfortable and classically sophisticated! From the moment you enter the front door, this home has both elegance and style!

$829,900

3,634 sqft, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Located in the Exclusive Custom Community of Clubhouse Estates with views of the Foothills Golf Course and Lake! Enter into the bright and open feeling of this home with lots of natural light and high vaulted ceilings. This home allows for family living and entertaining with a spacious bonus room upstairs and great outdoor living spaces plus a gourmet kitchen with subzero refrigerator, double ovens and large kitchen island!

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14649 S 4th Avenue

$649,000

3,322 sqft, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Located in the mountainous gated community of Montana Vista, this beautiful single level 4 bedroom with a dedicated office 3 bath split floor plan is the perfect house to call home. Very spacious, with a Gourmet Kitchen to die for! So much storage and counter space, the open concept keeps everyone together while entertaining or just relaxing by the fireplace. The backyard is accessible from all main rooms in the home, with a sparkling play pool, covered patio and views of the mountain it is a space you will want to enjoy!

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14621 S 1st Street

$1,740,000

7,303 sqft 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. Located in the Hillside gated community of Summerhill, this custom luxury estate has it all! 6 bedrooms, executive office, 4 full bathrooms and 3 powder rooms plus a basement, a Chef’s dream gourmet kitchen with all the upgrades, formal living room with gas fireplace and a wide in-line pocket door that brings the outside in, an elegant master bedroom en suite has a gas fireplace with a sitting area which opens into a luxurious master bathroom with a 6 foot two person Jacuzzi jetted tub complete with spectacular mountain views!

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$649,900

109,639 sqft, 2.52 acres. Marvelous hilltop custom home lot with priceless mountain city light views! One of the best lots left to build in Ahwatukee! Unobstructed hilltop views North, East and West. Acreage in coveted sanctuary at the Foothills. Panoramic views and privacy. Build your dream home! Lot 47 & 46 can also be purchased together Excellent Ahwatukee location.

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14022 S 17th Place Lot 8

$275,000

34,375 sqft, 0.79 Acres. Build your Dream Home on this view lot in the Gated Hillside Community of Tapestry Canyon. Nestled at the base of South Mountain in this prestigious Foothills Community. Great views of city lights and mountains. Plat plan with dimensions and envelop details available in the document section. Great Foothills location

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love. Other developers and apartment builders, as well as policymakers and elected officials, should take note. They need to be aware of the housing crunch facing middle-class families and households, the impacts on their communities and innovative solutions to this problem. One of those creative solutions is being fostered right here in Arizona and will serve as a model across the country. Kareem Neal is the 2019 Arizona Teacher of the Year

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1930 E. Brookwood Court

$866,745

3,703 sqft, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom. Single Level Magnificent Custom Luxury Home located in the Mountain Side Quaint Gated Community of The Sanctuary. Enter into this beautiful home through a lovely private courtyard, once inside take in the openness and gorgeous views of South Mountain. Boasting a Great Room complete with surround sound, a Gourmet Eat-In Kitchen with a grand kitchen island, Split Floor Plan with a spacious Master en Suite, Large Secondary bedrooms and a Dedicated Office with Beautiful Wood Built-In’s. The lake front backyard offers amazing views of South Mountain, with a large covered patio and sparkling pool. A perfect property to call home.

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STUNNING SINGLE LEVEL CUSTOM REMODEL ON A HUGE CORNER LOT IN A CUL-DE-SAC! *4 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH*THE HIGHEST QUALITY CUSTOM FINISHES THROUGHOUT *GRAND FOYER*FORMAL LIVING & DINING ROOM*FAMILY ROOM W/FIREPLACE*WETBAR*DESIGNER KITCHEN INCLUDES: QUARTZSITE COUNTERS & ISLAND, S/S APPLIANCES, CUSTOM CABINETRY, WALK-IN PANTRY*RECESSED LED LIGHTS THROUGHOUT*PLANTATION SHUTTERS*LARGE MASTER SUITE*MASTER BATH W/WALK-IN SHOWER,FREE STANDING TUB, & WALK-IN CLOSET*LAUNDRY ROOM W/ SINK*WOOD FLOORING*CUSTOM FIXTURES*TRANE A/C’S*PRIVATE BACKYARD W/COVERED PATIO, PEBBLETEC POOL, TURF, & RV GATE WITH TONS OF ROOM TO PARK THE TOYS*3 CAR GARGE WITH EPOXY*THE LOT IS VERY PRIVATE*THE HOUSE SHOWS LIKE A NEW BUILD*DO NOT MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS AMAZING CABRILLO CANYON ESTATE!

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Geno Ross (602) 751-2121 www.GenoRoss.com 3407 E TERE STREET 5,271 sqft, 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms . Absolutely Gorgeous One-of-a-Kind Craftsman with Basement Located in the Prestigious Community of Ahwatukee Custom Estates. Amazing curb appeal with Stunning Stone Accents and Mature Landscape invites you into this Unique Home with a Modern Farmhouse Feel. A Beautiful Black & White Staircase Welcomes you inside to the Main Floor creating a Stunning Entry where an Over-Sized Formal Dining Room with BuiltIn Cabinets and a Bench Window Seat is across from a first floor 6th Bedroom/ Den/Office with its own private Entrance/Exit and full Bathroom. This Home is packed with Today’s Features Including a Spacious Gourmet Kitchen Decorated in Re-Purposed Iowa Barnwood with a Large Farm Sink, Commercial Grade Designer Faucet, Subway Tile Back Splash, Quartz Counter Tops, Large Kitchen Island with Under the Counter Mounted Seating, upgraded GE Slate appliances in a Slate Finish (no fingerprints), Walk-In Pantry completed with a Desk Niche. A Charming Family Room located just off the Kitchen with a Stone Gas Fireplace, Built-In Media Center with Storage includes a Stereo System and Surround Sound. Also, on the Main Floor find a Massive Laundry Room which doubles as a Craft Room with a second pantry, a Laundry Shoot, Sink with Commercial Grade Designer Faucet, Large Countertop Areas and Plenty of Storage in nearly every inch of this room! Upstairs you will find a Loft Area with Built-In Desk, Storage Area and Large Linen Closets. The Master Bedroom en Suite with Private Access to one of two Balconies, Walk-In Closet with Built-In His & Hers Dressers and Shoe Storage, Upgraded Master Bathroom with His & Hers Sinks, Separate Soaking Tub and Shower plus 3 more roomy Secondary Bedrooms and Bathrooms. The Fully Finished Basement Boasts another Bedroom with Full Bathroom, Built-In Playhouse, Walk-In Pantry, Extra Large Open Flex Space for Game Room, Theater Room or Exercise Space the possibilities are endless! Being situated on a Huge 1/2 Acre Lot the Outdoor Space is Beyond Words! Private Balcony, Multiple Covered Patios, Flagstone Sitting Areas, Diving Pool (located towards back half of the yard), an In-Ground Trampoline, Regulation Size Lighted Batting Cage & Pitcher’s Mound and a Half-Court Basketball Sport Court with Fuxuan Modular Flooring, as well as a full size removable volleyball court. This is a Dream Come True Backyard! Not to mention Extra Storage Sheds, a Large Dog Kennel and Two RV Gates for easy Access in and out of the yard. There are so many extras in this home with an extended length garage, built-in garage cabinets and multiple fans excellent space to work on cars. There is even a nostalgic water fountain in the home. With lots of windows there is tons of natural light even in the basement. No detail has been overlooked in this much-loved timeless home! This is a Must See!!!!

TAPESTRY CANYON Magnificent mountain luxury retreat perched high on elevated hillside lot in exclusive gated Tapestry Canyon. Gourmet kitchen features custom knotty alder cabinetry, Viking/Sub-Zero appliances, two large islands with granite countertops and stone backsplash. Bright spacious family room with fireplace, wet bar and wine fridge. Abundant upgrades including custom lighting, 8’ stained wood doors, AMX smart home system and 24’’ travertine stone flooring. Grand master suite features cantera fireplace, full bath with jacuzzi tub and walk-in stone shower. Executive office with hardwood floors. Pebble Tec negative edge pool. Outdoor hobby room with pool bath. This dramatic view home has endless entertaining possibilities. Most every room flows seamlessly to lovely brick paver patios. Fabulous custom build offering privacy with expansive mountain views plus city lights.

Listed for $1,510,000

Listed for $1,399,900

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impact on the housing market and property values. Most experts predict, in spite of an economic slowdown, housing values on the national level should increase at a rate of 3-5 percent. Additionally, several factors will further buoy our housing market during a slowdown. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population for the city of Phoenix rose by nearly 15 percent from 2010 to 2019 – well above the nation’s growth rate. It is anticipated during 2020, Phoenix will be ranked as the fourth largest city in the country. This population growth should bode well for the local housing market for the foreseeable future. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement was signed last week. The New York Times states agreement provides “stronger protections for workers and the digital economy, expanded mar-

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kets for American farmers and new rules to encourage auto manufacturing in North America.” This will dramatically impact Arizona and Phoenix. A stronger economy and an increased population will impact the local housing market positively. Mortgage rates have been at record lows for months and there is little talk of increases in interest rates. Most of the conversation around interest rates is they will decrease further to new record lows. This report contains opinions and predictions from various sources. As such, this article is intended to present an honest overview of the consensus of opinions concerning how the economy and the housing market but it is not to be construed as financial advice or the basis for investment decisions. Ahwatukee resident and Realtor Allen Henderson of Henderson Real Estate can be reached at 480-392-2090 or allen@homesahwatukee.com.

“Phoenix still more affordable than most comparable cities across the country.” Looking at the Valley more closely, it added, “Gilbert has the most expensive rents in the Phoenix metro, with a twobedroom median of $1,540.” It said Gilbert “has also seen rent growth of 5.2% over the past year, the fastest in the metro. “Phoenix proper has the least expensive rents in the Phoenix metro, with a twobedroom median of $1,101,” it continued, noting median rent was a third of the median monthly rent in San Francisco. However, the data for the Valley provided by apartmentlist differed from zumper. com, which bills itself as the largest site for finding apartments. It said Scottsdale had the highest rent and Gilbert took third place while Phoenix proper ranked 8th out of nine Valley cities, with only Mesa rents ranking lower.

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4 BR / 2 BA / 2,340 SQFT Prime location across from ASU Gammage Auditorium. Great opportunity on large lot with detached 2-car garage.

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should be working with a professionally licensed mortgage advisor who offers a wide range of mortgage products. A good mortgage advisor acts as a financial consultant. They will take the time to understand your goals and will present scenarios designed to help you achieve those goals. As a Realtor, my greatest joy is seeing families achieve their homeownership dreams. Unfortunately, for some, the dream just seems out of reach. It’s tempting to drive a new car or take a vacation. Unfortunately, a new car probably moved their chances to own an appreciating asset – a home – even further out of reach. Ahwatukee resident Cynthia Worley, Broker Associate, is the founder and CEO of Stella Realty Group, Keller Williams Realty East Valley and can be reached at cynthia@stellarealtyaz.com.

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5 BR / 4.5 BA / 4,924 SQFT Luxurious Southwest contemporary home on private hillside lot with stunning mountain and city light views.

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$50,000 update allowance now included on this outstanding hillside custom with amazing mountain and city light views.

Tapestry Canyon

Listed for $1,099,000

4 BR / 3 BA / 2,800 SQFT

4 BR / 2.5 BA / 2,581 SQFT

Highly sought after hillside lot in The Highlands featuring a Pebble Tec pool plus perfect mountain views.

Immaculately updated golf course home with mountain views from the 17th hole of the Foothills Golf Club.

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Pointe South Mountain

$397,000

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Gorgeous Ahwatukee home, an absolute dream, 2254 square feet, 3 bedrooms plus den/loft, 3 full bathrooms, 2 car garage, newly installed hardwood floors, Updated galley kitchen & cabinets, granite countertops & stainless steel appliances. Travertine in kitchen and bathrooms. Enjoy your beautiful back yard overlooking the golf course and custom made fountain.

Jenifer Bulfer 480-297-6968 jbulfer@westusa.com

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$143,000

$510,000

$499,999 Mountain Views to enjoy all year round. A must see, this 3100+ home with the master on the main level. Live Ahwatukee style.

Beth Cooke 520-635-3727 beth@bethrealaz.com

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Tammy Alme 480-209-5288 tammy.azrealtor@gmail.com

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Hamilton Homes - Lakewood

$449,850

Pecos West

PENDING!

2556 sq ft- 5 bedroom, 3 bath home nestled in the desirable Lakewood community. Home boasts of a Large Foyer with Dramatic Stairs, Soaring Ceilings throughout Formal Rooms. first floor Bedroom and full bath, Upstairs you’ll find a Large Master with Ensuite and Balcony. An outdoor oasis with large Pool & Spa and large patio for entertaining.

Troy Royston 480-435-3461 troyston61@gmail.com

NO HOA! 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 1930 sq.ft. This home has an Open Airy Feel & Lots of Architectural Character. Updated Master Bath with Walk-in Shower. Bamboo Flooring and Shutters T/O. Updated Light Fixtures and Ceiling Fans. SOLAR PANELS THAT ARE OWNED. Nice Backyard W/ Covered Patio & Synthetic Grass. Move-in Ready!

Geri Thompson 480-239-7589 gerithompson@westusa.com

Pecos North

$298,800

PENDING!

Gem of a home in GATED Pecos N. Community pool/spa. Light filled home w/fireplace 3 bed 2 bath no interior steps. Replaced copper plumbing throughout. Pecos North. Majority of home plank oak flooring, freshly painted, stainless appliances, split floorplan.

Randy Stopher 480-270-9130 randy@listwithrandy.com

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$549,900 Custom home located on one acre irrigated horse property. 2,210 sq ft-4 Bed plus den 2 bath . Built in 2003. Home features three car extended garage, vaulted ceilings, split floorplan.

Tracy Bartosch 520-440-9988 realtortracy@msn.com

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Series looks at looming baby boomer caregiving crisis feared in 2030

Certified Senior Advisor Sue Ritchie will host three free workshops on “The 2030 Problem, the Impending Baby Boomer Caregiving Crisis.” Ritchie has been counseling on financial security, caregiving and aging solutions throughout Arizona and 37 other states for over 40 years. The workshop will run 10-11 a.m. Feb. 12 and be repeated on Feb. 19 and 26 at Early Baker Bistro, 4025 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. “The 2030 Problem” involves the challenge of assuring that sufficient resources and an effective caregiving system are available in the coming years. Learn how the aging boomer population will create a severe caregiving and fiscal crisis and what steps to take now to protect yourselves and your families. Coffee and croissants will be provided. Attendance requires RSVP by the Monday prior to the event each Wednesday. Seating is limited. Entry to workshop will be limited due to space restrictions. RSVP: sue@theltcstore.com or 480-759-5967.

Ahwatukee Lacrosse slates cornhole tournament fundraiser Sunday

The Ahwatukee Lacrosse Bags Tourney, a cornhole fundraiser to benefit Ahwatukee Lightning Youth and Desert Vista Lacrosse, will be held 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday Feb. 9 in the parking lot of the Sandbar Mexican Grill, 7200 W. Ray Road, Chandler. The round-robin format with a minimum of four

AROUND AHWAUTKEE games will have cash prizes for first and second place. Cost is $60 per two-person team. Besides a special taco bar, the event will have select alcoholic beverages for sale. Sign up at ahwatukeelax.com. Information: 480-7037253 or petebeverage@gmail.com.

Y OPAS begins collection for its annual book sale scheduled for late March

The Ahwatukee Family YMCA Outreach Program for Ahwatukee Seniors is collecting books for its annual fundraising book sale. The 13th annual sale is March 28-29 at the YMCA, 1030 E. Liberty Lane, Ahwatukee. People can drop off their used or unused books – no magazines, dictionaries or encyclopedias will be accepted – at various locations throughout the community. Books can be dropped off at the YMCA or any of the following Ahwatukee locations beginning Feb. 1: Pecos Senior Center, 48th Street and Pecos Road; Cupz N’ Crepes, 42nd Street and Chandler Boulevard; Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Knox Road and 36th Street; Horizon Presbyterian Church and God’s Garden Preschool, both 1401 E. Liberty Lane; Desert Foothills United Methodist Church, 2156 E. Liberty Lane; Mountain View Lutheran Church, 48th Street and Elliot Road; and Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living Ahwatukee, 15905 S. 46th Street, Suite 160. After March 1 they also can be dropped off at the Ahwatukee Board of Management, 4700 E. Warner

Road. Information: Mark at 602-212-6088.

Ahwatukee Boy Scout Troop 78 seeks rummage sale items

Ahwatukee Boy Scout Troop 78 will be holding its semi-annual rummage sale 7-11:30 a.m. Feb. 22 in the parking lot at Esperanza Lutheran Church, 2601 E. Thunderhill Place, Ahwatukee. Donations may be dropped off at the church after 6 a.m. that day and the scouts will provide a tax receipt.

Mountain View Lutheran offers 9-week Financial Peace University series

Financial Peace University, a nine-week video and small group class that helps people pay off debt and save for the future, will begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10 at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11002 S. 48th Street, Ahwatukee. The program helps people know God’s will in how to manage money and how to find peace through God’s plan of stewarding well what he has entrusted to them. Register: bit.ly/FPUFeb2020; Information: momakatina@hotmail.com or text 316-648-5968.

Kyrene School District plans job fair for teachers and certain specialists

Kyrene School District will hold an all-district job 8 a.m.-noon Feb. 22 at Kyrene Traditional Academy, 3375 W. Galveston Street, Chandler, for teachers, school

psychologists, occupational therapists and speechlanguage pathologists. On-site interviews will be conducted. Due to high demand, educators are encouraged to make an appointment ahead of time. Information: kyrene.org/jobfairs or kyrene.org/careers.

Studio 111 Theatre Company preparing for summer show with auditions

Studio 111 Theatre Company has slated auditions March 1 for its annual summer show. This year Studio 111 owner and producer Kimberly Lewis has selected “High School Musical JR.” Actors, singers and dancers are asked to bring a oneminute song of their choice on an iPod. Audition times are: noon, ages 5-7; 1 p.m., 8-11; 2 p.m., 12-14; and 3 p.m., 15 and older. Callbacks will be 5-7:30 p.m. the same day. The show is June 20 and rehearsals will be held during the three preceding weeks. Information: studio111theatercompany@gmail.com or 480-706-6040.

Zumba fitness class at Ahwatukee Swim & Tennis Center has started

The Ahwatukee Community Swim, Tennis & Event Center, 4700 E. Warner Road, Ahwatukee, is holding Zumba and Zumba Toning fitness classes 6-7 p.m. Tues-

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Read the book and join each lively discussion the first Wednesday of the month. February’s read: “Inheritance” by Dani Shapiero. March’s Read: any book by Bill Bryson. DETAILS>> 7-7:45 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adult. Free. No registration required.

Children accompanied by an adult can stop by for fun LEGO building time the second Tuesday of each month. DETAILS>> 4:30-5:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 6-11 years. Free. No registration required.

Bring five double-spaced pages of writing to get feedback from your fellow writers. DETAILS>> 6-7:45 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adults. Free. No registration required.

Book discussion club

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Valentine’s cards

Local artist Beth Maggio will instruct and assist participants in making embossed and dye-cut paper Valentine cards. This program is supported by the Friends of Phoenix Public Library Ironwood Chapter. DETAILS>> Session 1: 12:30-1:30 p.m.; Session 2: 2-3 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adults 18+. Free. Online registration is required and available at phxlib.org. Please register for either Session 1 or Session 2, but not both.

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Join a volunteer-led group of knitters and crocheters as they meet up to crochet or knit blankets to give to non-profit organizations that assist children and families in crisis or transition. Bring your own knitting or crocheting tools, and your own yarn if you would like. Yarn will also be provided. Basic knitting and/ or crocheting skills required. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Phoenix Public Library Ironwood Chapter. DETAILS>> 6:30-7:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adults. Free. No registration required.

Celebrate Read Across America Day with us by enjoying loads of S.T.E.A.M. and literacy activities like Green Eggs & Ham tic-tactoe, rhymes, and sensory bins; Oobleck; Seuss Secret Cyphers; Truffula Tree Words; Thing 1 & 2 Shapes; Oh The Places You’ll Go Obstacle Course; tie-dying; reading with dogs, and more. DETAILS>> 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 2-10 years. Free. No registration required.

Knitting for a cause

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SAT-SUN, FEBRUARY 15-16 Library Teen Council Arts and crafts fest set LTC meets the second Saturday of every month to plan teen events at Ironwood Library. Join us to earn community service hours, make friends, and have fun. DETAILS>> 2-3 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: 12-17 years. Free. No registration required.

Writers critique group

Art Attack AZ will present the Ahwatukee Arts & Crafts Festival with over 40 artists in various mediums selling framed wall art, jewelry, yard and metal art, clothing, photography, woodworks, pottery, home decor, gourmet food and more. DETAILS>>, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 5031 E. Elliot Road, Ahwatukee, in front of Millie’s Hallmark Store. Information: artattackaz.com, Kevin at 520-668-9710 or Nancy at 520-481-8001.

Seuss-tastical Festival

SUNDAYS TinkerTime

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

Learn gardening from pros

Learn desert gardening by getting your hands dirty with the Ahwatukee Community Gardening Project. Share in the knowl-

Toddler • Primary • Elementary • Adolescent

edge, 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 480-759-5338.

Chess, knitters clubs

Two 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. For either club, call 602-405-6320 for more information.

MONDAYS

Sign language for walkers

Babies walking to 23 months (accompanied by adult) enjoy songs, activities to promote movement, rhymes, books and playtime in each lively session. DETAILS>> (Except Feb. 17) 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.

Sign language for crawlers

Accompanied by a favorite adult, babies birth to crawling enjoy songs, music, rhymes, books, interactive stories, simple sign language words, activities to promote movement, and playtime. DETAILS>> (except Feb. 17) 10:30-11 a.m., Ironwood Library, 4333

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days. Zumba involves dance and aerobic movements performed to energetic music. Zumba toning uses toning sticks and targets the abs, thighs, arms, and other major muscles. Zumba classes provide participants with both a cardio workout and strength training. instructor since 2012. Information: 480-893-3431 Ext. 3 or ahwatukeecommunitycenter.com.

Phoenician Oasis offers cooking classes in private Ahwatukee home

Phoenician Oasis offers cooking classes for all ages in an Ahwatukee home. Learn how to make low-fat, low-sodium and low-sugar dishes as well as breadmaking, vegan, French and international cuisines while savoring gourmet hors d’oeuvres and sipping wine or cold drinks. Coming bread classes: Feb. 22, March 7 and 22; vegan classes: Feb. 15 and 29; March 14 and 28. Special jackfruit sweet and savory workshop: Feb. 9. Details: phoenicianoasis.com or 480-888-5521.

of Authentic Montessori Education!

www.keystonemontessori.com (480) 460-7312 1025 E. Liberty Ln. Phoenix, AZ 85048 (Across the street from the YMCA)

Bilingual Primary Class Now Enrolling

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E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: birth to crawling. Free. Tickets are limited and available in the library 30 minutes before program start time.

Stretch and roll

Body Firm in Ahwatukee offers a free stretch, foam-rolling class for 30 minutes. Stretching and rolling helps loosen and break up the tension in the fascia while providing more mobility and flexibility as well as muscle performance. DETAILS>> 11:40 a.m., 3636 E. Ray Road, next to Fry’s Supermarket. No reservation required, but first-timers are advised to come a few minutes early to sign a waiver.

Gentle yoga at Pecos

People can start their week with a gentle yoga class. Be mindful and caring for yourself. Sessions are typically five to six weeks long. You can also “drop-in” to individual classes. DETAILS>> 6-7 p.m. at Pecos Community Center in Ahwatukee. Register: phoenix.gov/parks/classes-and-programs. Go to adult classes and search gentle yoga. You can also register at Pecos Center or call 602-495-5500.

LD 18 Dems meet monthly

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

Desert Pointe gardeners meet

Desert Pointe Garden Club meets on the first Monday of the month with special programs. DETAILS>> 9 a.m., Ahwatukee Rec Center, 5001 E. Cheyenne Drive, Ahwatukee. Information: 602 478 6732 or dpgc.org.

TUESDAYS Ladies golf

E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adults. Free. No registration required.

Overcome painful experiences

Men’s H.O.P.E., an acronym for Helping Overcome Painful Experiences, meets weekly for confidential and candid conversations about divorce, dependencies and relationships. DETAILS>> 6:30-8:15 p.m. Mountain Park Church 16461 S. 48th Street. (Southeast corner of Frye & 48th)

Ladies golf

The Foothills Golf Course Ladies League meets every Tuesday to play 18 holes of handicap golf from September through May. Play includes weekly games, prizes and friendly competition. DETAILS>> Call Lucille Heid at 602-692-7839 or Shayron Conrad at 602-339-8707.

Patriotic playgroup

Parents looking for playtime for their kids and, for themselves, stimulating conversations rooted in family, faith and conservatism can gather ever second Tuesday of the month. DETAILS>> 9-11 a.m. Pecos Park playground. 17010 S. 48th Street, Phoenix. Check ld18gop.com for more DETAILS or contact: ld18gop@gmail.com.

Estrangement support

Although rarely discussed, family estrangement is far more common than most people realize. The estranged suffer from loneliness, lack of self-esteem, guilt, anger and depression. Desert Foothills United Methodist Church provides a support group that meets the first Tuesday of every month. The public is invited to the “Living Loss” sessions. DETAILS>> 7 p.m., first Tuesday of every month; 2156 E. Liberty Lane, Ahwatukee. Use Entry B. Free. Information: 480-460-1025 and office@desertfoothills.org.

Prayer night offered

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

Starting times for the Ladies Play Date at Ahwatukee Country Club starting times vary with the season. Participants can elect to play red tees (5,497 yards) or yellow tees (4467 yards). DETAILS>> Contact Jane Huber, president, cat kinneyhuber@ gmail.com or 602-295-6309.

Chair yoga featured

ToddlerTime with Sign

Toastmasters sharpen skills

Toddlers 24-36 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>> 10:30-11 a.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: 24-36 months. Free. Tickets are limited & available in the library 30 minutes before program start time.

French Talk Time

Brush up on your high school, college, or tourist French speaking and listening skills. Advanced Level, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month: an informal participant-driven conversational group. Participants should already speak French fairly well to enjoy this program. Beginner/Intermediate Level, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month: a facilitator-guided conversation group. Participants should already speak some French to benefit from this program. #FrenchTalkTime #IronwoodLibrary DETAILS>> Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333

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. Info: 480-330-2015 or donna@innervisionyoga.com.

on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. DETAILS>> 4-5 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. All Ages. Free. No registration required.

classes-and-events/classroom. Information: Judy Lokits, instructor. 954-234-1768.

Free Tutoring for Kids & Teens

ACT Networking Group, standing for Ahwatukee, Chandler and Tempe, meets weekly. DETAILS >> 7-8 a.m., Tukes Kafe, 15815 S. 50th Street, Ahwatukee. Information: 602-418-3645.

Volunteer Desert Vista High School Peer Tutors will be able to assist with projects and homework. It’s first-come, first-served, so please sign in at the tutoring table and wait for your turn. DETAILS>> 4-6 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E Chandler Blvd. Ages: 5-17 years. Free. No registration required.

Meditation meetings

Frank Daly of Ish Salon conducts weekly meditation sessions designed to help participants enter a state of allowing in order to effortlessly reach desired goals and outcomes. DETAILS>> 7 p.m., 4025 E Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. Information: Fdaly1967@gmail.com or 602-332-3829.

Sit, Stay, Read!

Emerging readers of all ages can sign up for reading time with a registered therapy animal & human team. #SitStayRead #IronwoodLibrary DETAILS>> Wednesdays December 11 & 18, 4:00-5:00 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E Chandler Blvd. All Ages. Free. No registration required.

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 hangups. Whether it’s addiction, loss, anger, or stress, you can find the freedom you’re looking for. DETAILS>> 6:20 PM, Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11002 South 48th Street, Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579, mvlutheran.org.

THURSDAYS Bible classes

Lamb of God Lutheran Church will hold a session of its Four Key Concepts Bible Series to provide answers to questions like “Why is life so difficult?” and “What is the meaning of my life?” “God gives us those answers in the Bible, but the Bible is a big book. If you don’t know where to start, join us,” the church said. Everyone is welcome. DETAILS>> 7-8 p.m., Feb. 6, 13 and 20. 599 E. Chandler Boulevard, Ahwatukee. Register: mylambofgod.org/welcome and click “register now” or call 480-283-8329.

Networking group meets

Kiwanis meets weekly

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

Preschoolers’ moms gather

Free childcare for ages 0 to 5. DETAILS>> 9 a.m. second and fourth Thursday, Foothills Baptist Church, 15450 S. 21st Street Call Kim at 480-759-2118, ext. 218.

FRIDAYS

Toastmasters meet

The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce has a weekly Toastmasters meeting. DETAILS>> 8-9 a.m., the Dignity Health Urgent Care Community Room, 4545 E. Chandler Blvd, Ahwatukee (South entrance). Information: 480-753-7676 or vppr-1811442@toastmastersclubs.org

Shabbat Services

Ahwatukee Rabbi Susan Schanerman leads Shabbat services the first and third Friday of the month. DETAILS>> 7 p.m. first Friday of the month, 6:15 p.m. Congregation NefeshSoul meets at the Valley Unitarian Universalist near Kyrene and Ray roads, Chandler. Information: nefeshsoul.org.

SATURDAYS

Reading Hebrew

A beginner’s class in learning to read Hebrew will be held Saturdays in December and January. DETAILS>> Valley Unitarian Universalist near Kyrene and Ray roads, Chandler. Taught by Ahwatukee Rabbi Susan Schanerman. Rabbi@nefeshsoul.org for details.

Art class in artist’s home

Children birth to five-year-olds, accompanied by a favorite adult, enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and music in a fun interactive program that builds early literacy skills. DETAILS>> 10:30-11 a.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: birth to 5. Free. Tickets are limited & available in the library 30 minutes before program start time.

Ahwatukee artist Kathie Kelly says she’s offering “the perfect opportunity for aspiring young artists to learn drawing and painting skills.” Art Lessons for You, involves “creative exploration classes for first graders and up. All forms of drawing materials and water-based paints are supplied. Open enrollment and if spaces are available, drop-ins are welcome. Call to make a reservation. DETAILS>> 12:30-2 p.m. Artlessonsforyou.com, Kathie4artlessons@gmail.com, or 480-544-6206.

Children ages 5-12 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. YOU bring the brainpower. DETAILS>> 4-5 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: 5-12 years. Free. No registration required.

Teen Thursdays

Family Storytime

Sit, Stay, Read!

People can get step-by-step instructions in water-coloring whether they are beginners or intermediates. DETAILS>> Noon-2:30 p.m. at Michael’s at 48th Street and Ray Road, Ahwatukee. $25/class. Sign up online:michaels.com/

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.

WEDNESDAYS Digital City

Emerging readers of all ages can sign up for reading time with a registered therapy animal & human team. Read to Guinness on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. Read to Truffles

Family Storytime

We provide 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: 12-17 years. Free. No registration required.

Fun with watercolors

Children birth to five-year-olds, accompanied by a favorite adult, enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and music in a fun interactive program that builds early literacy skills. DETAILS>> (except. Feb. 29) 10:30-11:00 a.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: birth to 5. Free. Tickets are limited and available in the library 30 minutes before program start time.

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What football teaches about car safety ratings BY NORMA HUBELE AFN Guest Writer

ootball players expect helmet makers to keep up with the times – and keep them safe. And I think car buyers need to do the same with our country’s outdated car safety rating system. In the 1970s, the sporting equipment company, Riddell, revolutionized the football game by introducing vinyl pads inside the helmet. As a ready-made airbag, a pad could be inflated to absorb impact. Today, Riddell boasts they used over 2 million real on-the-field data points to design their current helmets. In 40 years, our cars have improved, as well. The biggest safety equipment innovations of the last century, the three-point safety belts and airbags, required strong leadership and revolutionary thinking on the part of our federal government. But things are different now. One of the pioneers leading the charge in the consumer-orientated 1970s was Joan Claybrook. Under her leadership, the federal government created the revolutionary New Car Assessment Program or NCAP. That system of crashing new cars in a laboratory with dummies evolved into the federal 5-star safety rating system in the 1990s. By pointing consumers to cars that

Foothills board member: The sky isn’t falling

Last week, Rob Doherty published a Letter to the Editor regarding the Foothills Community Association Board. As in his past Letters to the editor, he has not done all his research before spewing falsehoods, innuendos and misleading information. Here is the other side of the story. In order to save the Festival of Lights, in

earned 4 and 5 stars, the federal program nudged the automotive industry into making safer cars. Undoubtedly, that program has saved countless lives. Forty years later, the pioneer of that program is sounding the alarm. Ms. Claybrook and the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety issued a scathing report in October that scolded our government for abdicating leadership in car safety rating systems. Whereas in the 1970s we led the world and provided a blueprint for a rating system for countries around the globe, we now rank far behind Europe, Asia and Latin America. Europe, for example, has four times as many tests for rating cars than we do. For example, we could be testing new technologies for pedestrian detection, but we don’t. NCAP could, but doesn’t, evaluate driver assistance systems – such as forward-collision warning, automaticemergency braking and lane-departure warnings. The voluntary commitment of automotive companies to make low-speed automatic emergency braking with forwardcollision warning standard in 2022 models is just a little too late, given that the technology has been around for over 20 years. For a few years now, our federal government promised the addition of new test procedures, rating of technologies and the addition of new crash-test dummies to better represent drivers and passengers.

But, as Claybrook points out, any substantive changes will require the right funding and political will. As modern-day consumers, we should once again thank Ms. Claybrook for her commitment to our common welfare. But, even if the reforms do succeed, I believe these changes still won’t be enough to bring NCAP into the modern era of car safety. That’s because NCAP intends to keep relying on controlled crash tests with plastic dummies, and not real crash data. Remember today’s football helmet? It uses over 2 million data points from onfield impacts. That’s real data – and real innovation – the kind that we, as modern consumers, demand. You may be wondering, “if only there were a database with the same richness of real information about U.S. vehicles crashes.” News alert: that database exists. It’s called the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, a government database of all fatal crashes on U.S. roads. Your taxes have been funding this massive data collection program since 1975. Anyone can access this data, but it’s not easy to understand for the typical consumer. It’s only really accessible to researchers in government, the auto industry, and academics like me, who routinely mine this information. If you worked for NHTSA and had this data about how cars perform in real crash-

1999, the members of the Foothills Community Association were surveyed and overwhelmingly supported raising the assessment $1 per month for the purpose of donating that increase to the Festival of Lights. The Foothills Board honored this commitment for 20 years. As the community grew, and the scope of the Festival of Lights has increased, the board increased the amount donated to $50,000 to make it simpler to budget the amount for the Festival of Lights.

A formal agreement was drafted, is going through edits by all parties, and is expected to be executed in the near future. Another point made was regarding our procurement policy and it is, once again, not the total story. The board always had a procurement policy - standard in the HOA industry. It is now documented and several requests for input from Rob and his cadre of followers have been made. Not one of Rob’s group submitted anything

es with real people inside, why wouldn’t you use it instead of or in addition to controlled lab tests with dummies? Relying only on crash testing to rate car safety seems out of touch with, well, reality. Suppose a drug has been in the market for three years. Would you only rely on information about its clinical trials? Wouldn’t you want to know how effective it has been over the past three years with people in the general population? Today, we, as consumers, crave real information. Safety advocates like Claybrook are urging NHTSA to keep up with the times – and the world. They want more crashes with a wider variety of plastic dummies. I applaud their dedication and tenacity. I also think that it’s time to do something revolutionary. Yes, test the h____ out of new cars. Make these tests and ratings more realistic. And, once these cars hit the marketplace, use real on-the-road experience to rate how well these cars have protected real people in real crashes. The data exists. What’s missing is the leadership.

Norma Hubele is a professor emeritus of Arizona State University and the creator of TheAutoProfessor.com, a free website that helps families make safer car choices.

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to suggest improvements in this document. We can only surmise they are happy with it the way it is written. For planning and budgeting purposes, the Foothills Board divided our community wall painting into six zones. The plan is to paint one zone each year so all the walls will be painted at least once every six years. At the Jan. 22, 2020, board meeting, I made a

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motion that we move $110,000 from the 2019 operating funds to our capital projects account to pay for the wall painting project in Zone 2 that was not completed in 2019. This project was not forgotten. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, we needed to push this project into 2020. In 2020, we will also be painting the walls in Zone 3 as scheduled. Moving this money out of the Operating account and into the capital projects account maintains the integrity of our budget for 2020 in that this expense does not negatively impact our 2020 Operating budget. Your association is well funded and these projects are part of our annual budget. Regarding the property tax lien that Rob is making an issue over, this parcel was confirmed as consolidated for tax purposes in 2015, and is one of many parcels that are all included under one parcel number, and thus taxes paid under that one number. While our records and the Assessor’s records properly reflect this, apparently the Treasurer’s office neglected to make that required change back in 2015, when provided this information from the Assessor’s office. Our community manager has spoken to the Treasurer’s office and the tax lien has been redeemed and taken care of on that parcel. She will also be requesting they audit all 200-plus common area parcels in their records to ensure their administrative mistake wasn’t made on any other common area parcel owned by the Foothills. No FCA property is in jeopardy, as Rob would lead you to believe. I want to thank Rob for bringing this to our attention and ask that, in the future, he contact our management company to clarify things like this before rushing off to the media with misinformation. We have several long-term board members with decades of experience working for our community. Rob Doherty is part of a group of FCA members who, after 30+ years, feel that the board does not know what they are doing. Their target issues move from week to week as they learn the board is on top of or aware of what is happening in our community. They are currently canvassing the community with a petition that, while it has valid bylaw changes on it, most of these items are currently being worked on by a committee made up of board members and homeowners as we do a complete update of the by-laws. Rob is on this committee, so he and his group know what progress is being made. While this misguided petition is their right, it is doing a great disservice to our community as

our members are being led to believe that the ‘sky is falling’ with regards to our community. They are raising money to pay for their efforts and may not be telling all who they talk with that the Board is involved in handling the issues they are pushing on their petition. I encourage you to learn the facts and steer away from all the noise. The board has an email address available to our members to answer questions and clear up any confusion brought on by this petition: FCABoard@cox. net. You can also contact our management team at Premier Community Management at 480-704-2900. -Sandy Salvo

Just Say NO! The Club West community can do better!

I remember talking to one of the construction workers building my Club West home in the early ‘90s. He used to hunt javelina and quail with his dad on this same land, land he said was so beautiful and so quiet, you could hear your heartbeat and realize you were alive. Now, neighbors walk on both two legs and four, but we can still escape the hustle and bustle of downtown Phoenix or Tempe and Scottsdale, we can still retreat to our sanctuaries and enjoy the quiet and solitude of nature, the open spaces and gorgeous views of mountains and deserts. Even though the golf industry may be waning and our golf course has been closed, possibly never to return to its heyday, the land is not a wasteland. It’s not a dust bowl. It’s a treasure, already turning back to natural desert. I walk it every weekend, and I’m not alone. Not everyone plays golf but many Arizonans look to their community for hiking, biking, dog parks, skate parks and exercise trails Many Club West owners came here to enjoy South Mountain, the largest city park in America. We like and need open spaces to recharge and refresh our bodies and minds. Why should we give up so much just so investors can cram 162 high-density homes into 52 acres of our precious open space? We, our children and our children’s children deserve better. Why would we accept the first and likely worst offer? We can and should do better. We urge the Club West homeowners association board to delay a vote, and if there is one, for homeowners to vote a resounding “NO” until we can strike a much better deal. Maybe you were swayed by the initial sales pitch. But analyze further. The four investors say they’re Club West owners and are doing what’s best for Club West. But only one lives

here full time. Conveniently, his golf-course views won’t change. They say they need so many homes to pay for a golf course barely half the size of the old course and they claim it will cost $8-9 million to build a new one. That’s more than Wilson Gee, who owns several Ahwatukee courses, says it would cost him to restore a full-size Ahwatukee Lakes, a claim that many experts say is greatly exaggerated. They refuse to say how much Taylor Morrison is paying for the land grab because they know you will be less likely to approve when you realize how much money they will make at your expense. Since they insist on details such as purchase price, business plan and so much more are confidential, we are left to estimate. Blandford Homes paid Tempe Union High School district $23.04 million for the 62-acre Palma Brisa plot, which equates to $371,600 per acre or $117,000 per 197 homesites. At a similar rate, Taylor Morrison would be paying the investors $19.3 million for 52 acres – and that ignores any land price inflation and the fact the Club West plots shouldn’t require blasting or such expensive land preparation. Even if the investors put $9 million into the course, they will walk away with $10 million in profits. Rarely is a first offer accepted. Bottom line: There’s plenty of room for negotiation, especially for Club West homeowners who lose their views. Put yourself in the shoes of your neighbors who paid $40,000-$80,000 for premium lots. These weren’t just for golf course views. They were for open spaces and mountain vistas. Do you really think it’s right to rob these people of their investment, their enjoyment and home values? Your neighbors paid extra, trusting our HOA to enforce these rules just as they do for the rest of us. The HOA added rules beginning Jan. 1, 2020, that will extract hefty fines on Gee for failure to maintain the golf course and clubhouse parcels he owns. This could mean thousands of dollars coming into the HOA coffers. The HOA could put a lien on the property until all penalties are paid. Two state courts already have ruled that Gee has to restore and maintain his other abandoned course. Why would we waive all our leverage so four guys and a homebuilder can get rich? Even if you have no sympathy for others and just worry about yourself, do you want 162 extra homes, 300 extra cars on our busy streets, 500-600 extra people, 300 more children in our crowded schools, trucks delaying traffic, digging up our already beat-up roads, creating noise and dust for two years, disrupting

wildlife, stirring up unwanted scorpions and snakes and disrupting drainage during monsoon season? The investors want us to believe the new homes will add value to existing homes. That flunks Econ 101 and the law of supply and demand. If you try to sell your home, will you make more money if you are competing with 20 or 200 more home sellers? Do you want your 20- or 30-year-old home to compete against similar models or ones with brand-new everything? If the current proposal were approved, the unfortunate souls who once had wide-open golf, lake, clubhouse and mountain views would look up at two-story houses that are sandwiched just 10 feet apart. Even on the east lot, the homes close to Central Avenue sit probably 30-50 feet below those on 7th Drive, so any grading to put homes on both sides of a new street would probably mean they’re looking straight up at dirt and homes. There would be a buffer of as little as 50 feet and homeowners would be responsible for installing new block walls if they didn’t want people along the proposed paths peering into their yards. The homes on 7th Drive looking west at the mountains would look at a parking lot. There’s no guarantee a shorter course, even with reduced costs, will turn a profit, especially since no new water source has been found. Will the investors come back to us in two to five years and say water prices keep rising, they don’t have enough golfers, they’re losing money and they want to sell the rest of the land for even more homes? If we capitulate now, what precedent have we set for our neighborhood, for Ahwatukee, for Arizona? Club West residents need to gather, explore what the community really wants and develop a plan that works for everyone. Meetings have already begun, but more work needs to be done. Do we like parts of the proposal but want fewer homes to minimize the impact? Do we wait for alternate offers? Do we want to let the course go fallow and be used as desert open space for hiking and biking and dog walking? (Don’t worry; this desert terrain won’t become an eyesore like Ahwatukee Lakes. Walk the course; it’s like an extension of South Mountain.) We recommend the HOA board and a special volunteer team partner with Club West neighbors to work together to come up with a plan to acquire the defunct golf course and do something with the open space all Club West

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residents can use and be proud of. The HOA may be prohibited from buying the land, but we have other options that could be funded by just minimal housing or business. For instance, we could create a nonprofit group to buy the course from Gee and sell just 10-20 new home lots without impacting views, then donate the land to the HOA. Or, instead of homes, convert the current clubhouse into a child or elderly day-care facility focused on our residents. Or maybe a puttputt facility and driving range. Depending on the money generated, we could add bike paths, walking paths, exercise stations, benches, etc. Let’s dream big and then make it come true. Let’s save Club West and work together as a community to build an even better Club West for our future together! -Jim Sopko and Steve Hubbard, residents of Club West since 1993 and 1998, respectively.

Club West plan would devalue homes

We write this letter to implore the Club West HOA Board to dismiss the Edge Proposal without a vote of the community.

While we applaud the Edge investors for identifying an opportunity and bringing forth a potentially viable option for the golf course, as it stands today it violates the principles of our CC&Rs by allowing four residents (or anyone) to profit by substantially devaluing the properties of 100 Club West residents. In 2018, Blandford homes purchased the 62-acre parcel on the southwest of the corner of Desert Foothills Parkway and Frye road for $23.04 million. We don’t know the terms of the deal between the Edge and Taylor Morris for the 52 acres of Club West, but assuming the same price per acre it would be $19.3 million. The Edge’s estimated project costs for golf course redevelopment are $8-$9 million. The four Edge investors stand to gain more than even the $5 million of home equity they would destroy if they devalue the 100 homes abutting those 52 acres by $50,000 each. The guiding principle behind our CC&Rs is to keep neighbors from harming other neighbors, especially our home values. Usually this is in the form of making sure our yards are weed-free and our paint is the proper shade of beige, but they also restrict what structures we can build so as not to impact our a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience aesneighbor’sWin views and the neighborhood at the NHRA Arizona Nationals thetic. We cannot think of a more egregious February 23rd-25th violation of the CC&Rs than converting the golf

course to homes. The Edge has made a compelling pitch which may improve the overall good of the community, but at great cost to one hundred homeowners. Don’t make Club West residents chose between this immoral pitch and Gee’s brown vacant lot. Let’s develop an option that doesn’t exploit the homeowners you are charged with protecting. - Eric and Kelli Glaser

Girl Scouts will learn the hard way in balloon war

Great job Mitzi. Never miss out on an opportunity to brainwash little kids and recruit new voters! Last year when the Republicanled House, rightfully nixed this useless piece of legislation, I suggested Mitzi teach the kids a lesson about how government is NOT the solution to every (or even most) problem. But of course, Mitzi is a Democrat politician, who never met a regulation she didn’t like. And true to form, the AFN jumps on board with a front-page headline Girls “Scouts vs. GOP.” What a load of crap. As I read this week’s propaganda piece from our former neighborhood newspaper, I noticed that the kids had already made a difference by simply EDUCATING others. By pointing out the littering aspect,

the girls were able to convince others that their cause had merit. Huh? No heavy-handed government agency had to come destroy a kid’s birthday party so Mitzi can say she’s working for the people? Wow. What a concept. No law had to be enacted to affect change! No money spent. No time wasted at an already overburdened legislature. It’s a miracle! Or maybe it’s a lesson to stop trying to have government involved in EVERYTHING! A lesson these Girl Scouts will now have to learn the hard way. -Rebecca Spence

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EV jeweler says her pieces promote health BY JANELLE MOLONY AFN Contributor

egan Bell showcases her “Christ Ark” necklace as a visually delightful representation of love for a mother. Bell is the owner-operator of Pyradyne, a specialty jeweler using medical science and physics to harness, detox and re-balance the body. Each item is said to promote a powerful healing or soothing effect on the wearer, Bell said. In the case of the “Christ Ark” piece, geometric designs play off the light and energy of the central gemstone. “My mother is an artist and one of her works inspired me. I wondered if it could become a reality, then we did it,” she said. Her business does not currently have a local storefront, but it’s current goal of Bell’s. After 45 years in operation, it’s time to have the wearable art within closer reach.

Christ Ark necklace designed by mother-daughter team Megan and mother, Rowena. The Nuclear Receptor necklace with a sample selection of gemstones. (Special to AFN)

Bell said, explaining: “I dream of having a place where shoppers can interact with colors and stones and enjoy the experience in an interactive way.” In the meantime, she strives to make on-

line ordering as seamless as possible. Bell began working with Pyradyne as an intern when her father originally ran the company. She is the daughter of famed NASA rocket scientist and quantum physicist, Fred

Bell, Ph.D. Megan Bell took full ownership in 2011 after his passing. Besides the newly created “Christ Ark,” the genius of metallurgy, physics and gemology is all still credited to her father. When asked about the science behind the decorative designs, Bell said, the concept “is simple, but difficult to replicate.” She explained how sound, as an energy form, can manifest as positive or negative patterns and impact our bodies at a micro-cellular level. “It’s been experimented with many times. When people speak over something, then flash-freeze the material, we can see the molecules expressing either an absolutely perfect geometric design,” she said. She likened it to a positive sound such as expressions of love, encouragement, or even classical music “or a negative and fractured state.”

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Illuminate You Fitness studio a unique model BY ANDREW HAYES AFN Guest Writer

lluminate You Fitness owners Matt and Kelly Megyese have been fortunate to live in many great cities over the last 20 years. However, when they relocated to the Ahwatukee Foothills in August 2018, they quickly saw something special. Wanting to find a way to acclimate to their new community while at the same time sharing their fitness experiences, they made the decision to start Illuminate You Fitness or IYF. When it comes to fitness, the Megyeses feel a physically and mentally strong foundation is critical for a healthy lifestyle and can

help with confidence throughout life. They are excited to share what they’ve learned about achieving mind and body balance through their lifestyle brand, IYF, by bringing the benefits of barre to their community. The Megyeses support the mantra barre is for everybody and every body. Illuminate You Fitness barre classes are low-impact, full-body workouts blending elements of yoga, Pilates and strength training. Their classes are designed to sculpt and strengthen muscles, while also increasing flexibility and balance. While challenging, the classes are ideal for those just starting

a fitness routine and are also a great complement to other fitness activities. They are safe for both younger and older clients – and are just as effective for men as they are for women. An advocate for health and wellness, Kelly discovered barre in 2012 and was instantly hooked. An avid runner, she was amazed not only at the results achieved through her practice but also the positive impact it had on her running, fitness level and overall flexibility. After completing multiple certifications, she taught both barre and indoor cycling at various locations. From there the desire to

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Several variations of these experiments are on YouTube.com with the tester speaking to water, rice, and plants. The biological material responds distinctly under a microscope. Pyradyne products capitalize on this science by incorporating those “perfect” patterns in a stunning array of metals and precious stones. The claim wearing the jewelry produces a healing effect was independently verified by Dr. Howard White, clinical psychologist Megan Bell and family, local business owner and daughter of legendary Dr. Fred Bell, Ph.D. (Special to AFN) of New York, NY, in 1977. In a letter to Dr. Fred Bell regarding test- testimonials customers share on Instaing performed with Pyradyne products, gram and YouTube regarding their posiWhite noted increases in “physical energy tive experiences, are difficult to dismiss. and muscular strength,” mood elevation It’s also hard to ignore the celebrity and relaxation while using the items test- sightings with Pyradyne jewelry. ed. “Our products are being seen on a ton The results of his study were “quite uni- of major influencers now,” said Bell, namform and reliable,” according to the clini- ing celebrities like singer Sade, musician cal findings letter, though the details of the James Brown, actor Wesley Snipes and study are not available to the public. heavyweight champion Ken Norton. One of the most powerful jewelry items Shoppers don’t have to spend like celebis the “Nuclear Receptor” necklace. rities to enjoy the beauty and benefit of Though its name suggests something the jewelry that goes above and beyond other-worldly, the pendant resembles an decorating the décolletage. Pyramids start intricately studded disc with arcs of metal at $49, the “Christ Ark” necklaces at $275, holding a single gemstone in the middle. and “Nuclear Receptors” at $299. The jewelry is gender-neutral, but when Choosing the best product for a loved asked what these particular items did for one requires a little sleuthing. women, considering the upcoming Moth“Watch the colors they already like or er’s Day, Bell replied: seek. Observe the stones [and metals] they “The number one comment we hear is prefer. People resonate toward certain viit provides an emotional balance.” Beyond brational frequencies,” Bell explained. this, she listed increases in energy and She says people’s favorite colors are inoverall uplift and feelings of peace. dicators of a subconscious draw to an enWhen considering options for upcom- ergy type. If a gift recipient would like to ing Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day gifts, explore other options, Bell is available to Pyradyne necklaces catch the eyes for assist with an exchange and more tailored their beauty but also fit the “most wanted” selection over the phone. list many women make. Through a short survey and a guided As a new mother, Bell has begun explor- kinesthetic test, Bell can make a more cusing more ways to bring healthier energy tomized recommendation and process the into her own home. exchange. When asked how a mom could use the “Just contact us straight away,” she added. standalone, detoxifying Pyramid prod- Most designs are easy to ship almost imucts, she suggested “while reading, near mediately, but a custom piece can take a the bed for better sleep, in the kitchen couple of weeks to be handcrafted from while you work… anywhere!” As for ben- scratch. The online shopfront is at Pyefitting a baby by putting one in the nurs- radyne.com and Bell is available for quesery, she exclaimed, “Yes! Why not?” tions or assistance with picking the perBetter sleep? For mom and baby? It al- fect gift by phone at 623-295-9224. most sounds too good to be true, but the

Chamber Ambassador of the Month Madhu Chadha The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce recognizes Madhu Chadha as the February 2020 Ambassador of the Month. Chadha is the president of WSI-Optimized Web Solutions and a certified digital marketing consultant who has been helping small businesses achieve double-digit growth for over 19 years. WSI is a full-service web development and Digital marketing company. “Madhu is passionate about educating small-business owners on how to maximize their online presence,” the Chamber said. “She is also a LinkedIn expert and was invited to speak at various local events about this emerging channel.” She plans to organize SEO workshops for small businesses on optimizing their website to continue to be found on Google amid massive changes being made by Google. She worked as an accountant for few years. The internet was emerging at that time and she acquired the WSI national franchise and became a certified digital marketing consultant in 2001. She joined Ahwatukee Chamber to meet new people and network with other small business owners and chairs the Ambassador Council at Ahwatukee Chamber. “I love being involved in the chamber and community by mentoring new members and educating businesses through educational workshops,” she said. When not working Madhu enjoys hiking, yoga, meditation, painting, listening to music and traveling. Information: 480-467-4435, wsitopwebdesigners.com. -From the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber

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start her own studio and brand of barre grew. The Megyeses viewed their move to Arizona as the perfect opportunity to explore the possibility of opening a fitness studio. Rather than entering into a franchise situation, the Megyeses saw an opportunity to devise a business model different from other offerings in the saturated fitness industry. It is a mobile fitness studio. By collaborating with other local businesses, IYF is able to mix up the environment providing a varied experience. By not having their own brick and mortar space, IYF is also able to offer competitively priced class and package options. With Kelly running the IYF class schedule and sessions, Matt drives the IYF operations, strategy, website and social media pages. He is also in the process of becoming a certified group instructor with the goal of expanding the class offerings to IYF clients. In addition to scheduled barre classes at multiple locations in the Foothills, IYF

also offers private customized workouts developed with client fitness goals and location in mind. They can be on an individual basis, or set-up as small group sessions with some friends, family or neighbors. IYF is participating in events such as a group activity, race, festival or fundraiser. IYF is available to team up with organizers of these types of events to help energize and engage participants. A recent example of this was the first annual Tukee Trot 5K which was held November 29th in Ahwatukee. IYF served as a sponsor for the event and led the pre-race warm-up and stretch for participants. An area where IYF is looking to grow in the future is business wellness. They see an opportunity to partner with local companies and organizations to promote mind and body balance for employees. As a mobile studio, IYF is able to go onsite, or nearby, to provide workouts for employee groups, helping to bring teams closer, boost employee morale and enhance workforce productivity. Information: com.

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enaissance fairs around the nation are breeding grounds for people with interesting talents. From unique skills to thrilling performances, these popular events tap the best they can find in medieval entertainment. The Arizona Renaissance Festival – open Saturdays and Sundays from Feb. 8 to March 29, as well as on Presidents Day, Feb. 17. On this year’s docket are Adam “Crack” Winrich, who developed a skill working with flaming whips; The Angels, who fuse their vocal talents with the thrill of swordfighting, all put through a comedic lens; Cirque du Sewer, the acrobat with rats and cats; The Danseries, a historical dance crew; and The Jousters. Quick thinking is handy to performer

Two festivalgoer favorites are retuning this year to the Arizona Renaissance Festival in Gold Canyon. Zilch the Torysteller, known for his “spoonerism”, the art of switching constants and vowels returns to wow Ren Faire pariticpants along with Lord Robert Chessman, the queen’s royal Falconer. (Special to GetOut)

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“That’s what we emulate,” he said. “‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ is the most challenging song, but I’ve read articles with Brian May and after even years and years of playing it, there are still parts of the song that are pretty intricate. He would dread them coming up. “But it’s also the most fun to play. We let the audience sing the operatic part— whether or not they’re in key, as long as they sing from their hearts.” McManus said his 15-year-old self would be thrilled at his career choice. “I know now I would have been pretty psyched,” he said. “We’ve been doing this now for 15 years. We’ve met the nicest people you could ever imagine. It’s bittersweet, though. We go to places like Ohio, Wisconsin and Canada and we meet some of the nicest people you’d ever want to meet, but there’s a good chance we’ll never see them again.”

‘Ovo’ is high-wire fun for Cirque du Soleil BY CHRISTOPHER BOAN GetOut Staff Writer

he world’s preeminent destination for jaw-dropping displays of trapeze arts and assorted flights of fancy brings a new storyboard to the Valley in February. Cirque du Soleil, which has performed across the globe since 1984, brings “Ovo” to Phoenix for the first time, with the shows running from Feb. 20-23. Ovo, which means egg in Portuguese, revolves around an ecosystem of insects full of life and color, where specimens interact and live out their lives in a funfilled manner. The show, which debuted in arenas in 2016, has toured all over North America, Europe and South America, with more

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Cirque du Soleil will be bringing a new storyline and its stunning acrobatics and customes to the Valley later this month. (Special to GetOut)

than 6 million people taking in the show. Ovo is a labor of love for aerialists like Beth Williams, who has been on tour with the cast and crew of the exhibition for three months. Williams learned her high-wire act as a child in England, where she enrolled in various ballet classes and schools. Her career progressed from there, auditioning for full-time dance school,

before deciding a change was necessary. Williams decided to take trapeze classes at a circus school in London, training all day, every day. The hardcore training landed Williams a gig with Cirque du Soleil out of school. Williams calls touring with Cirque du Soleil a dream come true, as she’s able to do a host of physically demanding and awe-inspiring feats.

So far, Williams traveled to 19 cities across 15 states on the round with “Ovo.” It’s a demanding task, but one she’s thrilled to undertake. Such an extensive touring routine would be draining for the artists making the show possible, if it were not for a series of breaks allowing performers to catch their breath. Williams said the demands of touring are real, but it’s a reality staff is willing to accept. “It’s absolutely amazing. We usually have one or two days off, so, we try to

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nants,” he said, adding with practice, “I’ve been able to put these stories together and use my rather odd sense of humor to present a comedy routine.” He credits elementary English for teaching him about spoonerisms, malapropisms and pig Latin, as does he his dad, who loved comedian Archie Campbell on “Hee Haw.” Campbell has done spoonerisms. “I’m not the first; I won’t be the last to do this kind of thing,” Foy said. “I happen to be pretty good at it.” Modeled as a 30-acre, 16th-century European village, the Arizona Renaissance Festival has 14 stages boasting talented acts like Foy. Medieval enthusiasts can wander the festival grounds and check out all sorts of other performances, activities and arts and crafts, maybe even picking up a turkey leg along the way. As is tradition, the king and queen will be paramount to the yearly festivities. Robby Sinkler knows this all too well, as he serves as Lord Robert Chessman, the queen’s royal falconer. Festivalgoers can check out his Art of

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it is not her first appearance on a stage. She appeared in Childsplay’s “As You Like It” and two other Shakespeare plays, including a performance as Lady Macbeth in “Macbeth.” She also was in a production by Childplay’s Youth Ensemble Theatre and in her school’s production of “Sound of Music.” She also enjoys playing piano, poetry, baking and hiking. Two Desert Vista High School students also are in the production. Angelica Saario, a 15-year-old sophomore, plays Princess Stella. This also is her first VYT production. She also has performed in several has performed in Childsplay productions as well as two presented by Act One Youth Theater. She enjoys yoga, working out and choreographing gymnastics floor routines.

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Falconry show. In this show, which he calls a “family affair,” he is aided by his wife, his daughter and local volunteers. Together, they work with a variety of birds of prey – from eagles to owls, vultures and falcons – showing their natural behaviors while explaining the medieval history of falconry. This includes flying over the audience, or even just groundwork. In one display, Sinkler has a vulture trained to spot a particular egg based on its color; in another, he demonstrates an eagle’s speed with an amphitheater fly-by. “We don’t have them ride a bicycle or anything like that like you might see in a parrot show,” he said with a laugh. “It’s really a close encounter of animals you usually see at a distance.” Sinkler heads up Wild Sky Productions, through which he acquires birds from zoos, rehabilitation centers and captivebreeding projects. He said his organization is a last resort for nonreleasable birds. “They may have handicaps or mental disabilities,” he admits. “Depending on the year, there’s a lot of different types of birds we might work with.” The Florida native and 30-plus-year fal-

Angelica hopes to pursue a career as an actress. Desert Vista senior Justin Vaught, 18, plays Donald Dunce. He is a member of VY Teens and this is his 15th appearance in a Valley Youth Theatre production. Justin is not only a veteran actor for Valley Youth Theatre but also at the Hale Centre Theatre in Gilbert, Desert Vista Thunder Theatre and Plan B Entertainment, where he played Gavroche in “Les Misérables.” The final dress rehearsal for “Princess” will be tomorrow, Feb. 6, with a performance for Hopekids and their families. The nonprofit helps families with a child facing a life-threatening disease. The 13 performances this month include four daytime shows designated for school field trips. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased at vyt.com.

coner remembers gaining an appreciation for animals from his father at a young age, before doing zoo work in college. There he learned about falconry and birds of prey. He first signed on to a Renaissance festival gig around 25 years ago, at the Georgia one. Wild Sky has also worked with theme parks and other attractions, with wildlife celebrities like Jack Hanna and Jim Fallor, and on music videos and movies. “It’s such a unique opportunity,” Sinkler said. “For me, it’s (the appeal) bringing the wilderness to a unique type of venue where we get up-close and meet a lot of people. We actually, at the end of every show, have a meet-and-greet and we take pictures with the guests, and it’s an opportunity to hear stories.” Just as he loves sharing his knowledge with audiences—he tries to make it a “positive experience” and even talks about conservation—he loves hearing from audience members about their own experiences with birds and other wildlife. “I think it’s (the appeal) about meeting the guests and really making a connection so they have a greater appreciation of the wildlife,” he said. For Foy, who is also a teacher, Renais-

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get around the cities or the towns we’re in and get a feel for things, then after we go into shows,” Williams said. “So, we do get a chance to look around a little bit as well, which is great.” “Ovo” might be Cirque du Soleil’s most daring performance to date, with 52 performing artists from 14 countries undertaking a litany of acrobatics. The show features more than 10 types of high-level acrobatic acts, including mainstays like foot juggling and Icarian games, as well as hand balancing, contortion, aerial straps, slack wire and Russian cradle, to name a few. The performance is the brainchild of artistic guides Guy Laliberté and Gilles Ste-Croix, who dreamed up a world where insects can be the central characters of a universe, instead of the pests they’re often made out to be in other shows. “Ovo” includes subversive elements, such as a moment where an awkward and gangly insect enters the ecosystem, only to have a meeting with a sumptuous ladybug, among other encounters highlighted in the performance.

sance festival work is a lifestyle. He said he has been performing in Arizona since 1989, but he got his start with the Minnesota Renaissance Festival in 1975. “Like many kids who were interested in theater when in high school, my friends and I heard an audition notice on a radio station and went, ‘Renaissance Festival? Hey, we’ve been there! Let’s try it!’” he recalls. “There were three of us who went to go audition together, and one fellow saw what the audition entailed and went, ‘Nope, I’m out of here,’ and the other two of us auditioned and got hired.” He eventually branched out beyond his initial one in Minnesota, and he’s a busy man for it. He expects to visit states like Texas, Colorado, South Dakota, Minnesota and North Carolina by next Thanksgiving. While he can’t speak as to why festivalgoers are drawn to his performances— aside from those who have told him they feel smarter after checking out a show— he said his own personal appeal is entertaining others. “I have always been a laugh junkie,” he said. “To get people laughing has always been sort of my reason for living. It’s what makes life worth living.”

Williams believes “Ovo” is the perfect show for parents and children, as it features a one-of-a-kind mix of acrobatics and life lessons sure to amaze. “It’s a wonderful opportunity because it’s such a unique show and it’s such a spectacular night full of acrobatics, aerials, amazing music, colorful costumes,” Williams said. “And it’s a really fun show to bring all the family, and to bring a child to as well.” Williams said each night of the Phoenix show will feature unique elements, to keep the performances fresh for performers and viewers. She believes the current iteration of “Ovo” is the most polished version, with each night bringing greater energy and creativity. “Over time, we do try to make it better. So, we’ll be performing the same thing on stage, but backstage, we’re trying new things,” Williams said. “We’re trying to make things more difficult or crazier.” The evolution keeps Williams enthralled, as the tour grinds along, with the wonder of trapeze arts and the pulse-pounding allure of high-wire acts keeping her on her toes each night.

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hile you’re planning your next ge t - to ge t h e r and considering the menu of all the things we want to dip and dive into, here’s a very simple Pepperoni Party Bread that is a real “slice ‘n diver.” You slice it up and plunge it right into your favorite red sauce. It all starts with refrigerated bread dough; either pizza or French bread dough. It’s loaded up with thin slices of pepperoni, some tasty shredded cheese like gruyere, mozzarella or a combination of both. For this recipe, you want the cheese to pull and

stretch when you slice and lift it out, and both gruyere and mozzarella are great “pulling” cheeses! Some sliced peperoncini and some seasonings for added flavor and you’ll have a party bread that’s worth partying for.

Ingredients: 1 package frozen or refrigerated bread or pizza dough 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon butter, melted 8 ounces pepperoni slices 8 ounces shredded cheese (like Gruyère or mozzarella cheese) 1 cup sliced pepperoncini 2 tablespoons dried or fresh herbs (garlic salt, Italian seasonings, red pepper flakes, parsley, etc.) 1 egg plus 1 tablespoon water Marinara or pizza sauce, for dipping Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a spring form pan, pie plate or round baking dish with cooking spray. On a lightly floured surface, roll out bread dough with rolling pin into a large, thin rectangle. Combine the olive oil and melted butter. Brush mixture over the dough. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of seasonings. Layer pepperoni slices across the dough. Sprinkle shredded cheese over pepperoni slices. Drain peperoncini slices and sprinkle over cheese. Carefully roll the dough up lengthwise. Place the dough in the pan or pie plate coiling it into a doughnut shape. Pinch the ends together to secure the dough.

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With a fork, mix the egg yolk and water, and brush egg wash over top of dough. Sprinkle with remaining tablespoon of seasonings. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until bread is golden brown. Remove from pan. Place on a plate and slice. If you used a Bundt pan with a hole in the middle, place a small bowl of marinara sauce in the hole. Dip slices of pepperoni bread into the sauce and enjoy! Serve hot. For larger party bread, dough the amount of ingredients except for the seasonings. You will only need 2 tablespoons of seasonings for the larger party bread. For the bread, combine two packages of refrigerated bread dough and spread out into one larger rectangle.

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Fresh culture setting in for Mountain Pointe girls soccer BY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

hen Michael Markette took over the Mountain Pointe girls soccer program, there was already a strong culture surrounding the team. But he wanted one catering to his style of coaching and one where girls coming into the program would easily buy into. Now in his third season leading the Pride, he’s starting to see the culture shift. “Our captains and our underclassmen do a great job of leading this culture. They are all on the same page and they all fight for each other. It’s one of the things I

love the most about this program, every girl that steps on the field fights for the girl next to her. “I’ve seen it drastically change over the last few years.” Markette inherited a team without a winning season since 2014. In his first year, he led the Pride to an 11-9-3 record and appearance in the 6A Conference tournament. However, Mountain Pointe ran into the Xavier program that went on to win the title. “I think playing a team like that was a bit of a shock for us,” Markette said of the 2018 tournament game. “But now, with the schedule we’ve played, I don’t think anyone will surprise us.”

Mountain Pointe has played the toughest schedule in the 6A Conference this season. Its faced nearly every team in the top-10 at this point in the season. Despite a 3-7-1 record heading into Monday’s match against fourthranked Basha, the Pride remains in the conversation to appear in the play-in tournament at the end of the regular season. Ranked No. 17, Mountain Pointe still has a shot to host the play-in game on their home field. “I think our hard schedule prepares them,” Markette said. “There’s really nobody that can shock them.

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Mountain Pointe girls soccer coach Matthew Markette (middle) has relied on senior goalkeeper Kristen Kopplin (right) and junior forward Lindsey Logan (left) to help build the culture he set out to create when he took over the program in 2017. (Zach

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Late soul search paying off for Desert Vista soccer

BY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

ust two weeks ago, Trent Elliott stood in front of his Desert Vista boys soccer program, pleading for answers. The Thunder were just minutes removed from a 3-0 loss to Hamilton on their home field, the same team that knocked them out of the 6A semifinals in 2019. It was Desert Vista’s second straight loss, as the team fell to Kofa by a single goal. The loss to the Huskies is the seventh this year for the Thunder, the most since Elliott took over as head coach in 2014. “We’ve had moments where it worked out well but as we got into region play and play teams like Hamilton, they have to figure it out,” Elliott said. “We’re working through it. Senior leaders are trying to step up and get it done. “When you have young guys getting a lot of time, they have to figure it out, too.” Since that Jan. 21 night, after Elliott

LEFT: Desert Vista soccer coach Trent Elliott challenged his team following a loss to Hamilton to find its identity as it entered the final stretch of the season. CENTER: Desert Vista senior striker Jonny Munoz was named one of three captains this season for a Thunder team that lost several senior starters to graduation last year. RIGHT: Desert Vista senior defender Vincent Larente has had to step up this season as both a captain and on the Thunder’s back line, which has been one of the team’s strongest groups in recent years. (All

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challenged his senior leaders to do a little soul searching to find the team’s identity, the Thunder won two straight matches, including one in overtime, over a Highland

squad ranked higher. As of now, it seems his message resonated with his players. “It’s all about expectations,” Elliott said.

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They’re going to be like, ‘well, we’ve been here before.’ Playing against those teams shows us if that is where we want to be as a program, this is what we have to do. “It keeps our eyes on our longtime goal as a program.” Markette has relied on seniors to help the younger players navigate through the difficult schedule. Katherine Matson, a forward, middle fielder and defender, and Kristen Kopplin, the team’s goaltender, were voted as captains this season. Kopplin, who won MVP of the team the last two seasons, has been instrumental in Mountain Pointe’s ability to compete with the top teams. She entered Tuesday’s

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ferent mindset. We have to maintain the level of knowing there is still work to be done.” Desert Vista climbed in rank after losing to Hamilton. The Thunder currently rank 10th in the Arizona Interscholastic Association 6A rankings with two regular-season games remaining. Last Friday, Desert Vista defeated rival Mountain Pointe. Last night, the Thunder took on Corona del Sol. They will face Queen Creek to close out the regular season on Friday. Despite a rough start to the year, Desert Vista seems to be hitting its stride at the right time. Closing out the year with wins would be the sixth straight year Elliott went undefeated in region play. This, alone, is one of Desert Vista’s eight goals it set before the season began. Even with a tough start, six goals are still in reach, including winning a state title. “We’ve been there. We know what it feels like to hold a trophy and win a championship,” Desert Vista defender Vincent Larente said. “We want it again, but the younger guys aren’t there yet. We have to keep pushing them during practice and during games to get to where we want to be at the end of the season.” Larente stepped in as a starting defender and captain this season for Desert Vista. He takes over as one of four new starters in the Thunder’s back line, arguably where the team is its strongest. Desert Vista’s previous group of starting defenders were with the team since their freshmen season, building the program up to its prolific status in 2018, when it

match against Basha with 140 saves. Her individual success in goal isn’t something she thinks about. To her, it’s all about the relationship she’s formed. It’s why she continued playing soccer after thoughts of walking away. “I’ve always had a love/hate relationship with soccer,” Kopplin said. “I tend to get really nervous for games but what kept me playing was the girls. It’s an experience you’ll never get anywhere else, playing a high school sport.” Kopplin has stepped up as a leader both on and off the field. She admits it’s been a challenge, especially after spending the last two seasons observing as the previous seniors led the way. But now, she recognizes it’s on her, Mat-

defeated Brophy in the 6A title game. The adjustment wasn’t easy for Larente or anyone else on the team, especially given Desert Vista went from 15 seniors last year – most were starters – to just seven. There came an opportunity for Larente and other senior captains to watch and observe. Even now, late in the season, they admit they’re still trying to get a foothold on how to lead the younger players. “We have to be supportive, but we have to push them at the same time,” said striker Jonny Munoz, another senior captain. “We’ve both been on varsity for a while now. The new guys, they aren’t necessarily used to the varsity level or the standard. We have to make them confident to be able play and support them.” Munoz alongside Larente and goalkeeper Chandler Hanscome were named captians - as they are the most experienced returning players. As a junior, Munoz scored six goals. Following the loss to Hamilton, the three captains called a team meeting on the field. They emphasized the need for everyone, both young and old, to step up in practice and games if they wanted to continue their quest for another state title. Elliott and his three captains know what the team is capable of. They showed flashes of strong play after returning from the Adidas West Coast tournament in California this past December, where they lost three straight. The Thunder went 6-1 in a seven-match stretch back in Arizona, but then lost the two matches leading the team searching for its identity. “We used the first tournament in Cali,

son and the other seniors to prepare players like junior forward Lindsey Logan to take over and continue building the program. “I want the younger girls to look back and say, ‘remember when they did that? We should do that,’” Kopplin said. “I want to be a role model to all the upcoming girls.” Logan has been key to Mountain Pointe’s offense this season. She has a team-high five goals and five assists. She aims to build the Mountain Pointe soccer program to a prolific status. She wants to compete for state titles each season but knows the amount of dedication it will take to make it happen. “As I’ve gotten older, I’ve taken it upon which was a little rough, to kind of learn each other’s movements and play,” Munoz said. “Now we just have to get back to where we were after that when we came back to Arizona.” Desert Vista entered the last week of the season with a legitimate shot at hosting a first-round tournament game and avoid the play-in tournament, yet another one of the team goals. The players understand the impact it

myself to make this program better,” Logan said. “We need people to lift it up and keep it going as strong as it used to be. I have felt the need to step up and help any way I can.” With two games remaining, Mountain Pointe has the ability to enter the postseason on a high note. Like the Pride have all season, they will continue to fight in every match, win or lose. At this point, it’s become the only way they know how to play the game. “We are a team that fights during every game,” Logan said. “Even if it’s a tough opponent, we want to have a good battle. We need to continue that and come together as a group.”

would have on both the program and school should they be able to make a run in the playoffs. To them, it would be like adding the school’s legacy of success in athletics. “Our school is known for all of our sports succeeding,” Larente said. “Most of our team, we’ve been playing soccer since we were little. We have the heart and we want to go out there and put everything we have on the field.”

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Garage/Doors

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480-580-4419

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Landscape Maintenance

RAMON LANDSCAPING SERVICES

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SUN TECH

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Painting

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Plumbing

AHWATUKEE SPECIAL $

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AE &Sons Pool Plaster Company

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Plumbing

Not a licensed contractor.

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Plumbing

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Roofing

TILE ROOFING SPECIALISTS

Roofing

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Roofing

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