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March 26th marks the 40th Annual Easter Parade and Spring Fling here in Ahwatukee, and of course, the Mountain Pointe Marching Band will be in boisterous attendance. The group will be composed of about 50 to 60 veteran Mountain Pointe band members and “guest marchers” (from local middle schools). The crowd can expect to see strong representations of woodwind and brass instruments, as well as the fan-favorite drum line. All of the drum line cadences are original work, but the band will be playing “stand tunes” like their fight song (which is the same as the University of Southern California’s), “Go Big Red,” and the theme song from “Mortal Combat,” the video game. “It’s a tradition that we (he and his band of the last eight years) inherited. It happens just around the corner, and it’s important that we are involved with the community,” said band director Josh Hartgrove. “We also do the Tempe Veteran’s Day Parade in November… those community events are important to us, we’re not just about football games. We always look forward to being
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The 40th annual Ahwatukee Easter Parade is set to take place this Saturday, March 26. [AFN file photo]
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Every year for the past 40 years cars and floats and people have marched down the streets of Ahwatukee for the annual Easter parade, and this year is no exception. This Saturday, March 26, the parade will wind its way through Ahwatukee starting at 48th Street and Warner Road. The parade is a massive undertaking and Mike Schmitt has been organizing the parade for 24
years, but has been involved with it for 35 years. “Based on experience you start about 90 days in advance and send our invitations,” he said. “I’ve got a schedule of 79 steps to putting on a parade and I follow them…and get up to the parade date without any surprises, usually.” Schmitt said close to 2,500 people will participate in the parade and roughly 5,000 spectators are expected. There will also be an-
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Foundation awards $35K to area youth-service group The DPR Foundation, a company-wide initiative of DPR Construction to help disadvantaged kids, has given ICAN: Positive Programs for Youth a $35,000 grant. The money was awarded to support ICAN’s youth development programs. Those programs focus on substance-abuse prevention, gang activity and juvenile delinquency in high-risk communities. The money will help up to 1,200 young people make use of the program. “One of DPR’s founding visions is to be integral and indispensable to the communities where we work. Our annual grant to ICAN is an important part of our community initiatives plan in Phoe- School of Construction, which takes place nix. Year after year, in the summer and teaches youth about they’ve demonstrated the construction industry. [Submitted/ICAN] the great outcomes that come from their programs. We feel lucky to partner with ICAN,” said Derek Kirkland, project executive for DPR Construction and ICAN board member. Added Shelby Pederson, interim executive director of ICAN: “DPR Construction is a long-standing and valued partner . . . they not only invest in our programs through grant funding, but also dedicate leadership time in our programs and developing curriculum for our youth to learn about their industry.” ICAN is free to participants, and 80 percent of the young people it serves are living in “extreme poverty,” ICAN officials stated in a release.
Seton students pick ukulele for new club Seton Catholic Prep ushered in National Music in Our Schools Month by launching a Ukulele Club, which was formed by 12 students. The school also celebrated the accomplishments of Lexi Hill of Gilbert and Danielle Peterson of Phoenix who were selected to perform at the All-Regional Honor Festival for Band, and Katrina Jacques of Gold Canyon who successfully auditioned for the All-Regional Choir. >> See Neighbors on page 14
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AZDVS to host women veterans expo April 9 By Eric Smith AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS
When veterans come home, often they need a little help. But one group of veterans, and active-duty military personnel for that matter, who often get overlooked is women. That is why the Arizona Department of Veterans Services (AZDVS) is planning to put on a resource and information expo specifically tailored to women veterans and military personnel on Saturday, April 9, at the Memorial Union on Arizona State University’s Tempe campus. “I think it’s very unique in Arizona,” said Wanda Wright, director of AZDVS. The expo is free to all women veterans. To register or for more information, visit www. dvs.az.gov.
Tempe Community Action Agency celebrates 50 years of service By Bill Epps AFN COLUMNIST
This year, Tempe Community Action Agency (TCAA) celebrates 50 years of providing vital social services to the residents of Tempe and neighboring communities. TCAA provides education, stability and advocacy to working poor families, children, seniors and the homeless, through an array of programs that positively impact one out of every four Tempe residents. Hunger and homelessness are two major issues in the East Valley community. TCAA operates the largest food pantry in Tempe, as well as Tempe’s only homeless shelter program, I-HELP (Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program). One out of every five Tempe households lives at or below the poverty level. The TCAA Food Pantry annually serves 10,000 households, distributing more than 570,000 pounds of food. These statistics represent real people struggling to maintain or regain their economic footing; people like Rachel Phillips, 48, a single parent to four kids. She’s been a substitute teacher for the past 10 years, a job that worked well with her children’s schedules, but has not provided consistent income. In 2014, Phillips began coming to the pantry for food assistance. “The monthly food box we receive makes a big difference,” said Phillips, “because we often run out of food stamps by the last week of the month.” Grateful for the help, Phillips began volunteering at the pantry in 2015. She is studying for a master’s degree in criminal justice in hopes of teaching at the college level.
Rachel Phillips depends on the TCAA Food Pantry to feed her family, but also gives back by volunteering her time there. [Submitted photo by Danielle Gilmore]
“I’m a survivor,” Phillips said. “I’m a good example of what TCAA does for people. They are helping me get through this period. It’s all about being grateful for the helping hand.” TCAA also lends a helping hand to those experiencing homelessness. Every night, 365 days per year, 35 to 40 homeless individuals in Tempe are fed a hot dinner and provided with safe shelter by teams in the faith community and other volunteers. This effort adds up to more than 12,000 bed-nights for 900 clients each year. Roy Wakefield, 25, and Laura Butler, 36, were in alcohol and drug recovery pro-
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The travel behaviors of people in Maricopa and Pinal counties and parts of Yavapai and Gila counties are under review by the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG). Data from the survey is expected to help planners determine where transportation improvements may be needed. A pilot survey has already been completed this year and the main survey is from March through fall. The most recent full survey was conducted in 2008 and an update is needed, association of government officials say. They want to get 7,000 survey responses. Households will be selected randomly to participate. Participants will be offered several ways to complete the survey, including using a GPS device and downloading a smartphone application. The smartphone application is one of the first of its kind for similar surveys and is expected to reduce the burden on respondents while increasing the accuracy of information received, according to Kelly Taft with MAG. Survey participants will be asked to provide details of the travel patterns of people who live in their household. That information will then be used to understand commute patterns and other travel behavior aspects, Taft said.
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grams. When she became pregnant, the couple wanted to be together when the baby came. The problem? They were homeless. “We were so lucky to find out about I-HELP,” said Butler. That first night at I-HELP, the couple had no idea what to expect. “We were surprised that people took care of us as individuals, helping us get back on our feet,” Butler said. “The mobile shower unit was a lifesaver. People don’t realize how hard it is to stay clean when you’re homeless — it’s hard to hold down a job if you can’t shower.” After two and a half months working with their I-HELP case manager and taking advantage of the computer lab to write resumes and find employment, the couple began living on their own, found jobs they love and have a healthy 6-month-old son, with another baby on the way. “If you don’t have a place like I-HELP, where you can get a meal and a bed and clean your clothes so you can go to work,” said Butler, “it’s hard to get back on your feet. I-HELP gave us the skills and hand up we needed to get jobs and save money to afford to move into our own place.” • Bill Epps is executive director of the Tempe Community Action Agency, which provides education, stability and advocacy to working poor families, children, seniors and the homeless. Learn more at www.tempeaction.org or email Epps at bille@tempeaction.org.
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Hill named new Phoenix prosecutor
The city of Phoenix announced Vicki Hill as the new city prosecutor. Hill’s background includes more than 20 years’ experience in municipal law specializing in police body camera technology, behavioral health cases and domestic violence. Most recently Hill has been the city’s acting prosecutor but has held a variety of roles in the City Attorney’s Office since 1994. Highlights include being part of a team who implemented specialty courts that focus on key issues such as behavioral health, serving as a leader on the city’s Human Trafficking Task Force and participating in the West Phoenix Revitalization Violence Impact Project which addressed prostitution and criminal behavior in a targeted area of the city. In addition, Hill has become a national expert representing Phoenix on the topic of body worn cameras for police officers. “Ms. Hill has represented the city of Phoenix by successfully overseeing thousands of cases that have achieved accountability for perpetrators while supporting victims in our community,” said Ed Zuercher, Phoenix city manager. “She has represented the city at the state and national level with her knowledge on one of the country’s hottest topics, police body camera technology, allowing Phoenix to be part of this important and transparent change in law enforcement.” Hill will oversee a staff of 130 in the Prosecutor’s Office, which is responsible for prosecuting about 40,000 misdemeanor crimes a year in Phoenix. The office provides resources for crime victims and witnesses and has specialty problem-solving courts such as Homeless Court, Veterans Court and Mental Health Court. “I am grateful for this exciting opportunity to permanently lead the prosecutor’s office and continue our commitment to assist victims, witnesses and their families affected by crime,” said Hill. “It’s an honor to be part of the city’s legal team that is known for the fair administration of justice.”
ADEQ awards $412K water quality improvement grant to AZGFD
Eligible projects will protect and restore water quality, grass and rangeland health and wildlife habitats in Arizona. Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) officials announced a $412,000 Water Quality Improvement Grant to the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) to improve water quality in the San Pedro River, Little Colorado River and Oak Creek. AZGFD will provide more than $274,000 in matching funds. ADEQ’s first formal agreement committing funds from both partnering agencies to specific projects in shared priority areas will also further the goals of multiple state and federal initiatives. Eligible projects will protect and restore water quality, grass and rangeland health and wildlife habitats in priority areas identified by ADEQ and AZGFD in the state Nonpoint Source Management Plan and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Regional Conservation Partnership Program and National Water Quality Initiative. Leveraging resources across state and federal partners will result in the reduction of impairment-causing pollutants, improvement of grassland habitat for wildlife, improved grazing practices. ADEQ will evaluate the effectiveness of these projects for improving water quality. Matching funds for projects will be provided by a combination of AZGFD state funding, landowner contributions, in-kind services, and Arizona Department of Agriculture Livestock Crop Conservation Grant Program.
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2016 Mayor’s International Gala Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton has announced the third annual Mayor’s International Gala for April 7 at 6 p.m. It will be located at the Sheraton Grand Phoenix Hotel and will also be where the Phoenix Global Citizen award will be presented. The gala is intended to celebrate the city’s rich cultural diversity as well as the connections between Phoenix and its sister cities, including Catania, Italy.
Mayor teams with Valley leadership to increase use of tax credits Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton is teaming up with Valley businesses and political leaders to encourage individuals to take advantage of the Arizona Public School Extracurricular Tax Credit before the April 18 deadline. The credit allows taxpayers to direct funding to public district or charter schools for after-school activities and is designed to aid those schools and districts that lack adequate funding due to location. It is the first year the deadline has been pushed back from the usual Dec. 31 deadline. For more information, visit kidsaremissingout.com.
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Goodwill of Central Arizona is looking for non-profit organizations to fund through its Goodwill Gives Change Campaign. To qualify, organizations must be a local 501(c)(3), have not applied in the previous year and cannot be a school. To apply, call 602-535-4218 or email goodwillgives@goodwillaz.org. • Compiled by staff reports. • Check us out and like the Ahwatukee Foothills News on Facebook and AhwatukeeFN on Twitter.
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of fatal crashes by 24 percent and the rate Red-light running and speeding consis- of all types of fatal crashes at signalized intently rank among the top causes of traffic tersections by 17 percent. crashes in the country. In fact, data shows That’s why recent legislation proposing a that one-in-three Americans know someone ban on photo enforcement is so unsettling. who has been hurt or killed in a red-light run- House Bill 2540 would prohibit state and ning crash. The statistics in Arizona local agencies from using photo enare especially sobering, as Phoenix forcement to identify red-light runand Tucson are often cited among ners and drivers who speed. Senthe deadliest cities in the nation for ate Bill 1241 would prohibit photo red-light running crashes. Traffic enforcement on any highways descrash data related to speeding is also ignated and maintained by the state. unnerving. In 2014, over 20,000 peoAlthough it recently failed, Senate ple were injured and 239 people were Bill 1520 would have required local Linda Gorman killed in Arizona in crashes where jurisdictions to gain approval from speeding was the main factor. voters in order to deploy or continPhoto enforcement, a technology used to ue deploying photo enforcement technoloaid law enforcement, has been considered gy. Regardless of what ultimately transpires by safety advocates to be an effective deter- this legislative session, our elected officials’ rent to reduce these dangerous driving be- obvious desire to eliminate photo enforcehaviors. In fact, a 2011 study by the Insur- ment isn’t likely to wane anytime soon. ance Institute for Highway Safety found While an over-reliance on automated enthat red-light cameras reduced these types forcement should be avoided, when used re-
sponsibly, this technology has significant life-saving benefits. As a traffic safety organization and as an advocate for the motoring public, AAA opposes legislation aimed at banning this effective technology as it jeopardizes the safety and security of all Arizona motorists. It’s clear that photo enforcement use is not a panacea. Strict oversight should be in place to ensure the technologies are deployed in areas that will provide the greatest safety benefit. In addition, AAA asserts that overall transparency must be a key component of any program and that excess revenues are used to fund programs related to
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I’ve got good news and bad news. The good news is that my credit card got hacked, which should make you afraid to know what I consider to be “bad news.” The good news isn’t that I got hacked. The good news is that the credit card company was on it like a shot; mere minutes after they realized that some bozo was waving a cloned card around, the credit card company texted me and the card was canceled and for all I know they caught the perp red-handed and humiliated said perp publicly with maybe even tar and feathers and a rail right out of town, which is about all I can ask of a credit card company. The bad news is that when the perp tried to use the card the transaction was declined, meaning that the card was swiped, the credit card company thought about it, and then credit card company rejected it and the perp didn’t even walk away with merchandise. So that’s good news, right? That’s what credit card companies are supposed to do, right? Well, yes; but no, it’s not good, and here’s
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DETAILS>> 10-11:30 a.m. Ahwatukee Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the first Saturday of the month at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11002 S. 48th St.
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Legislative District 20 Democrats meeting
DETAILS>> 6 p.m. social hour, meeting at 7 p.m. second Mondays, The Old Spaghetti Factory at Chandler Mall, 3155 W. Chandler Blvd., Suite 9.
Multiple sclerosis selfhelp support group
This group addresses the informational, emotional and social support needs of the MS community. People with MS, care partners and spouses are welcome to participate. The group mobilizes people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS. DETAILS>> 10 a.m.-noon, third Monday of each month, Dignity Health Urgent Care Ahwatukee, conference room, 4545 E. Chandler Blvd. Free. Contact Lynn Grant at lgrant3567@yahoo.com or 480-414-7172.
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Come enjoy leads, referrals and a light breakfast. DETAILS>> 8-9 a.m. Tuesday mornings at the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce, 4435 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 140. For more information, call Shannon at 480-753-7676.
Ahwatukee Republican Women general meeting
DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday each month for social networking, 7 p.m. meeting, Four Points by Sheraton Phoenix South Mountain, 10831 S. 51st St. For more information, contact Loraine at 480460-7101, email ARWomen@AOL.com or visit www. AhwatukeeRepublicWomen.com.
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Vote Gentis, Bubnick and Hancock for ABM
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am president of the Ahwatukee Board of Management (ABM). I want to take a few minutes and discuss the future of ABM as well as encourage you to vote for incumbents Christopher Gentis, Cathy Bubnick and Vern Hancock in the ABM Board of Directors election. I am convinced that if you vote for other candidates, we will all suffer the consequences of unnecessary increases in homeowner fees and loss of ABM’s wonderful amenities. Over the past two years, a very small group of homeowners, including several of the candidates in the election, have made it clear their only intent for running for the ABM is to use YOUR resources to support their cause. Their issue is whether to use valuable ABM homeowner money to pursue action against the owner of the former Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course in an attempt to keep this private business open. The Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course is a private business and not associated with ABM in any way. As with any private business in the United States, they can open and close their business as they see fit. This is their Constitutional right. ABM cannot become involved in private business matters or face litigation for “contractual interference.” If this were to occur, it is estimated that legal fees and penalties for filing a frivolous lawsuit could be in excess of $500,000. This money would most likely come out of your pocket by requiring a significant Special Assessment payment by all 5,100 Ahwatukee homeowners. In the July 8, 2013, edition of The Arizona Republic, ABM attorney Dean Formanek is quoted as stating that, based upon case law, nobody has the right to force a private business, the Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course specifically, to stop from closing their doors. When certain members of Save the Lakes Inc., understood that ABM could not legally use homeowner money to fund a lawsuit, they came up with the idea for all 5,100 homeowners to buy the golf course. Former pres-
ident of Save the Lakes Inc., Ben Holt, is quoted in the April 4, 2014, edition of The Arizona Republic, stating his “goal” would be for Ahwatukee homeowners to purchase the golf course. Holt is quoted as stating: “The goal, (Ben) Holt said, would be a sale of the Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Club to the homeowners.” In this newspaper article, Holt failed to disclose that if ABM homeowners purchased the golf course property it would be at a cost estimated to be as high as $5,000,000. Therefore, the only logical way ABM homeowners could purchase the golf course would be through significant Special Assessment payments from all 5,100 homeowners, as well as enormous increases in annual HOA fees to maintain and keep it open as a golf course. This money would come directly out DAN of your pocket in Special AsSMITH sessment fees and increase in annual dues! Gentis, Bubnick and Hancock will not allow this to occur as they realize it would most likely be a complete waste of your money. ABM operates on HOA fees of less than $16 per month. Amenities funded by your HOA fee include youth swim leagues, a summer camp (day care) so children have a place to go during summer vacation, community events including Tukee Fest, haunted house, car show, dog show, free concerts, chili cook-off, and so much more. It is well documented in sworn affidavits from several homeowners that certain supporters of Save the Lakes have been reported as allegedly stating they would terminate all ABM employees and transfer management of ABM to a private property management company if they gained the majority of ABM’s Board of Directors. If this did in fact occur, ABM amenities we have enjoyed for years could vanish affecting tens of thousands of Ahwatukee-Foothills homeowners. Hundreds of children and adults who
swim, play tennis, and thousands of homeowners could be unable to use ABM’s park. Again, Gentis, Bubnick and Hancock will not support terminating ABM employees, changing ABM from a homeowner friendly organization to a contractor who would likely be located outside of Ahwatukee and completely inaccessible to homeowners. I believe it is no coincidence that the other candidates failed to mention their participation with Save the Lakes in their candidate bios. I believe they purposely left this information out of their bios due to the significant loss of confidence Save the Lakes group has been receiving from Ahwatukee homeowners now that their true motives have been exposed. Ever notice you never see ANY graffiti in Ahwatukee? It is because ABM staff immediately paints over graffiti the same day it is painted. If all of this came to a stop, it would be simply tragic for our community and would certainly affect home values. There is nothing Gentis, Bubnick and Hancock would like more than to see the former golf course property be vibrant and add value to the Ahwatukee community through project development. However, they also recognize ABM cannot become involved in or waste homeowner monies to fund a dispute in which they have absolutely no legal standing. If you want to pay thousands of dollars of additional money from your personal pocketbooks, then I suggest you vote for anyone but the incumbents in this month’s ABM Board of Director election. If this frightens you as it should, please vote for Gentis, Bubnick and Hancock. I can assure that if are re-elected, they will NEVER support a Special Assessment costing all of us incredible amounts of money. • Dan Smith is an 11-year resident of Ahwatukee and has served on the Ahwatukee Board of Management Board of Directors for seven years.
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It is time for a change
The election for Ahwatukee Board of Man-
agement (ABM) directors is currently under way. We, the homeowners living within the ABM jurisdiction, have a chance in this election to make positive changes in the quality of the ABM Board. Three candidates have stepped forward to run for positions. They promise openness, fairness, willingness to listen to members and a showing of respect for homeowners. These are attributes of good board members. The three candidates are: Gerry Homewood, Mike Petty and Richard Strange. Please vote for these three outstanding candidates in this election. SoLveig Tvedten
Stop childish behavior in our neighborhood
I recently posted a sign in my yard for the current Ahwatukee Board of Management election. It was installed on Wednesday. This morning (Friday) as I was bringing in the recycling can, I realized it wasn’t quite empty. I was shocked to find this in the bottom of the can (see photo). The sign had been brutally cut and mutilated. The metal stakes all bent and then used to stab through the names. Really? This is ridiculous and childish. First off, whoever did this trespassed on my property to take this sign down. As a member of the community I have every right to support whichever side I wish on any election. I am shocked at the behavior of this person. It makes me very uncomfortable living in a community with people like this. I hope they realize that this kind of behavior hurts our resale values and neighborhood values just as much or more than whoever is running the board. Can we not please all act like adults!? This is setting a terrible example for our children. Kathy Thomas
Incumbents Gentis, Hancock and Bubnick need your vote For several years now, the Ahwatukee Board of Management Board of Directors has been divided by vicious attacks, self-serving politics and a steady stream of angry, hateful rhetoric. Each of us — incumbents who have served years on the ABM Board — has done our best to avoid this ugliness and to represent with respect each and every ABM homeowner, all 5,200 of us. >> See Letters on page 22
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Now we’re running for re-election, despite being hit by mudslinging and personal attacks that make America’s current presidential primaries look tame. Why are we running to serve another term on the ABM Board, given that ABM directors earn no salary and receive no perks? It’s simple. Each of us believes in Ahwatukee. We believe in giving back to the community. And we want to be a part of solving the conflicts that have divided ABM, as opposed to indulging in more nastiness and divisiveness. Most importantly, we believe that our point of view — a broader, community-focused perspective that includes more than one golf course and one nasty fight — deserves a prominent voice on the ABM Board. What do we stand for? Each of us has taken a pledge that we will never, ever vote in favor of a special assessment. We’ve never voted for such assessments in the past, nor will we moving forward. We believe the ABM Board must carefully steward every dollar of ABM’s HOA dues. HOA dues money can never be wasted, especially on silly lawsuits that pit a self-interested few against the best interests of the entire community. We also bring to the board valuable perspective when it comes to business and public safety. Cathy Bubnick, the owner of a stormwater engineering business and the chair of the ABM Architectural Review Committee, is a fiscal conservative who will work hard to ensure our infrastructure is top notch, and that services remain high while dues stay low. Chris Gentis, a retired Phoenix police lieutenant, and Vern Hancock, a Phoenix police officer for 29 years, have given of their time tirelessly on issues ranging from the ABM Blue Star Memorial to fighting graffiti in our community. Their guiding goals? To keep our community safe and our property values high. All three of us have taken a stand on the Lakes Golf Course issue: We will work at every turn to make certain that whatever happens to this property, it lifts property
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I am encouraging all of you to vote in Chris Gentis, Vern Hancock and Cathy Bubnick for the Ahwatukee Board of Management (ABM). Not too long ago ABM was voted the top small business in Ahwatukee, which was very well deserved. They keep all the programs and maintenance going in our area and we want to be assured this continues as it does now. I have been attending the ABM meetings for the last year and I am really disturbed by the meanness, rudeness and personal attacks that go on by certain people. There are those who serve with a conflict of interest. They contribute nothing positive. They just promote dissension. Ahwatukee is a beautiful community and we need to be united not divided over issues. I urge people to attend the monthly meetings to see how hard ABM works. Deborah Shofner
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ifty or 60 years ago the expectation was that you find a spouse, get married, buy a home and have a nice, happy family built before you were 30. As a result, the stereotypical homebuyer was likely following that particular life path. Back then; if you were not married, you probably lived with your parents. Oh, how times have changed. The sub-
urbs used to be full of white-picket families with two and a half children. But there has been a shift. And in the words of Amanda Ventura, an account manager at Evolve Public Relations and Marketing, “Move over, soccer moms! Suburbia has new neighbors!” Who are those new neighbors? you may ask. Well, according to rising Ahwatukee real estate agent Mike D’Elena, the average buyer is “young,”
college educated, in a career and looking to settle down; they might not be married yet, and they may not even be looking for kids. The new neighbors on the block are from that generation baby boomers often frown upon — but they’re 30, thriving and all grown up: the millennials. Millennials are officially “outpacing” baby boomers in Valley suburbs as far as new home purchases are concerned. A study >> See Millennials on page RE 2
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also found that millennials presence in urban areas is actually decreasing to 17 percent down from 21 percent last year. Seventy-eight percent of homeowners from the baby booming era actually have no intention of moving anytime soon. Their willingness to stay put could be due to the financial damage almost everyone endured nearly a decade ago when the market crashed. On the other hand, some real estate agents are seeing an increase in baby boomers actually wanted to live in previously millennial-only urban areas. With a majority of the baby boomers exceeding 50 years of age, and some being as old as 70, their kids have all moved out and the parents (and grandparents) want to be by the action. D’Elenas finds the flip-flop in a stereotypical homebuyer a little humorous: “These older people want to do what people in their 20s want to do. They want to walk everywhere, and be close to everything. It’s a kind of weird, the roles have switched a little bit.” Simultaneously D’Elenas totally understands the adjustment. “Really, millennials are just getting older. The things like schools, and being in a safe area, and getting a little more bang for your buck in terms of what you can buy is a little more important now,” he said. D’Elena helped two recently married millennials buy a home right here in Ahwatukee. Nina and DJ Riley were not necessarily looking to move back to their childhood city after graduating from Arizona State University, starting careers and
getting married, but it just happened. “It’s super safe, it’s super quiet, and we’re still super close to stuff,” said Nina. “At a certain point, as a millennial, you realize slowing down is a good thing…you don’t always need to be in the middle of the action.” The couple bought a home built in the ’80s, came in, and totally gutted the place. Nina and DJ took the opportunity to take advantage of some gained equity on their last house to renovate their new house, ditching the dark, drab color scheme for a lighter palate of grays and creams. D’Elena recognizes that as a trend as well: millennials are picky. They are looking to buy two types of homes: a bargain to completely renovate, or a top-of-the-line, perfectly complete home. Nobody is really “settling” for anything in between anymore. After speaking with both D’Elena and Nina, it can be concluded that all of those new house improvement television shows may not be to blame for the millennials’ urge to renovate, but they have certainly altered general perceptions of home owning. Looks like millennials are now preferring higher quality, more modern, safer and more cost effective homes in Valley suburbs. • Kendra Penningroth is a freshman at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. She is interning this semester for the Ahwatukee Foothills News. • Check us out and like the Ahwatukee Foothills News on Facebook and AhwatukeeFN on Twitter.
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elcome to the 2016 Market Action Real Estate Report for the Ahwatukee/Foothills market for February 2016. According to the Arizona Regional MLS, February property sales in the 85044, 85045 and 85048 ZIP codes reached 94 sales, down 16.1 percent from February of 2015 and the same as January 2016. The median sales price in Linda Berg February was $263,335, up 1.5 percent from February of 2015 and down 2.5 percent from $270,098 last month. The average sales price of $283,142 was down 3.2 percent from last February and down 4.6 percent from last month. Market time, or Days on the Market (DOM,) is an indicator of whether we are in a buyers or sellers market. An increasing trend of DOM may indicate more of a buyers’ market, while a downward trend may indicate a seller’s market. February’s DOM was 66, down from 71 days last month and down 9.6 percent from 73 days in February of last year. February’s new listing inventory increased
to 220, up 15.2 percent from 191 last month and up 12.2 percent from February of last year. The total inventory of properties for sale as of February was 504, up 14.3 percent from 441 last month and up 25.1 percent from 403 in February 2015. The Month’s Supply of Inventory (MSI) for February increased to 5.4 percent. This is significant. It is up 14 percent from last month and 50 percent from the prior year. The sales price vs. original listing price for February was 98.3 percent, up from 97.4 percent last month and up from 97.5 percent in February of last year. This indicates that sellers are pricing their homes more realistically. The selling price per square foot is a good indicator of the direction of property values. Median and average sales prices can be impacted by the fluctuation of high and low inventory on the market. Price per square foot is a more normalized indicator of the direction of the market. February 2016 asking price per square foot on new listings was $160. February 2016 selling price per square foot of $150 was up 2 percent from $148 last month. >> See Marketplace on page RE 6
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5 bedroom on STUNNING HILLSIDE LOT with pool in large PRIVATE desert garden backyard with 3 car garage. VERY UPDATED!! MAC0116-17920125
$450,000
Ahwatukee Custom 5 bedroom single level in cul-de-sac w/formal living room, dining room and 2 family rooms. UPDATED huge backyard, pool, 3 car garage and more. Call Pam for Details
$1,050,000
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SPOTLIGHT home
The Foothills
Private golf course lot with stunning mountain and sunset views. 4 br, 3 ba with 3,093 sq.ft. Eat-in kitchen with slab granite countertops, island and walk-in pantry. Open family room floor plan with abundant upgrades throughout. Resort-style backyard features spacious pool with waterfall and spa, built-in bar and BBQ, plus two covered patios and upstairs balcony. Lush desert landscaping.
Listed for $469,900
kw® SONORAN LIVING Mike Mendoza KELLER WILLIAMS® REALTY 480.706.7234 www.MendozaTeam.com 15201 S. 19th Way Cabrillo Canyon
5600 N. Saguaro Rd. Paradise Valley Breathtaking, stately home with fountain/courtyard entry, located in desirable Cabrillo Canyon Estates. Remodeled to perfection! Floor plan features spectacular wrap around views of the the preserve with soaring windows and ceilings, new flooring, downstairs bedroom and newly updated bath, new stainless appliances and granite counters. Formal Living and Dining rooms plus open concept kitchen & family rm w/fireplace. Upstairs master w/see through fire place in newly remodeled bath and bedroom. Master features include siting area and two balconies. 3 additional, spacious bedrooms and updated bath. The photos can’t begin to describe the breathtaking backyard with pool, AZ’s best views and RV gate for boat/trailer parking. New roof in 2015
Paradise valley’s most exclusive location! This 5-acre gated estate is like a scene from the Great Gatsby, stunning Camelback Mountain views, over 15,000 sq.ft. of pure luxury finishes, grand foyer, soaring ceilings, formal living & dining room, great room, family room w/wet bar, executive office, library, media/game room, gourmet kitchen w/butler’s pantry. Grand master suite, his/her master baths resembling a spa retreat with a walkout zen patio, gigantic his/her closets, extensive woodwork & crown molding, decorative columns & marble floors, cathedral doors, elevator, 12 fireplaces, 2 bedroom guest house perfect for multi-generational families, tennis court, elegant resort backyard w/large pool, water feature, gazebo, fountains, pool bath, BBQ, & grass areas. This is one of the finest estates on the West Coast!!!!
Listed for $7,995,000
Listed for $694,500
Mike Smith
602.579.5667 • www.PhoenixNative.com
SOLD!
Geno Ross 602.751.2121 • www.West USA.com
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Boomers make their mark on new-home designs
Marketplace >> From page RE 3
Looking at the market overall, new listings (220) were more than double the number of sales (94). The MLS was carrying 504 listings in February for ZIP codes 85044, 85045 and 85048. The median list price for all current listings in February was $339,900, while the median sales price was $263,335. The average list price of all current listings is $430,165 while the average sales price is $283,142. Month’s Supply of Inventory has increased to the highest number in the past two years. As inventory grows and sales remain constant, the pricing of homes becomes more critical. There should be less inclination to “test the waters,” as that would not benefit the seller. Days on market are down slightly; medium sales prices are up; and listing-tosales ratios are up. Interest rates have remained low. Demand from homebuyers for homes under $300,000 continues to be high. Sales slowed in January and February, but were still ahead of last year-to-date sales. We continue to be very optimistic about 2016 home sales. • Linda Berg is branch manager and designated real estate agent for the Ahwatukee/Tempe office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. She has been a Realtor since 1978 and past-president of the Southeast Valley Association of Realtors. Reach her at 480-753-3122 or www.azmoves.com/ Linda.Berg.
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hroughout history, the baby boom generation has redefined popular culture — and true to form, it’s doing the same for the housing market. Boomers are reaching retirement age (65) at a record pace, but are not necessarily ready for retirement. They’re more active than their predecessors, with less time to spend on high-maintenance homes. Andy Warren And they want options and choices relating to where they spend their remaining years, whether it’s in the home where they raised their families or in a smaller place more suitable to their new, empty-nester lifestyle. According to Pew Research Center, by the time all of the baby boomers will have turned 65 in 2030, nearly 20 percent of the nation’s population will be at least this age. Compare that to the population of the country just six years ago, when just a little more than 10 percent of Americans were ages 65 and older.
Already home builders and developers are preparing to manage the desires and expectations of this influential consumer segment. Here are a few of the “boomer-friendly” features being incorporated into new homes, according to the National Association of Home Builders:
First-floor bedrooms and bathrooms
Single-level homes and those with downstairs master suites are on the rise — thanks to older adults who want to give their aching backs and knees a break from the stress of stairs. In fact, more than 40 percent of new homes have downstairs master suites (a 15 percent increase over the last decade). Larger bedrooms, more spacious walk-in closets and bathrooms with separate tubs, showers and dual sinks also are more prevalent in today’s new homes, due to boomers’ preferences.
Home offices
Turning 65 doesn’t automatically equal retirement for many boomers. Those who choose to continue working often want home offices for flexibility as they transi-
tion to a second career or a telecommuting arrangement.
Flex spaces
More than just a guest bedroom, flex spaces are rooms that can change with the needs of the present owner. Hobby rooms, libraries, exercise rooms and giftwrapping stations are just a few of the possibilities for these spaces, which can change to serve the needs of the homeowner throughout life’s stages. The baby boom generation has been influencing the housing market ever since its members were old enough to purchase their first home. Now, as they march into retirement, it’s not surprising that the “boomer effect” remains as strong as ever. • Andy Warren is president of Arizona homebuilder Maracay Homes, a member of the TRI Pointe Group. He serves on the board of directors and as an executive committee member with the Greater Phoenix Economic Council and is a past board member of the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona. Warren is also a member of Greater Phoenix Leadership and an active member of the Urban Land Institute. For more information about Maracay Homes, visit www.maracayhomes.com.
Ahwatukee’s #1 Team for Over 28 Years 480-706-7234
www.MendozaTeam.com Mike Mendoza
Crown Point
Crown Point - Spa & Pool
Crown Point - Outdoor Living
Exquisite Tuscan estate on large lot in premier gated community. 5 br, 7 ba with 9,668 sq.ft. Incredible custom appointments throughout including hand-painted ceiling, rich alder woods, stone flooring plus old-world stone accents. Floor plan features gourmet kitchen, two family rooms, two downstairs master suites, spacious game room and wine cellar. The finest in indoor/outdoor living with negative edge pool with spa, built-in BBQ and stunning lake and golf course views.
Listed for $2,475,000
Lakewood
Mountain Park Ranch
Arizona Greens
Toscana Lakeside
Great single level that is move in ready. 3 br, 2 ba with 1,897 sq.ft. Spacious open kitchen floor plan with brick fireplace in family room. New carpet and exterior paint in 2016 plus additional upgrades throughout. Mature desert landscaping in front with grass in back. Extra storage cabinetry in garage.
Desirable single level close to abundant Mountain Park Ranch amenities. 3 br, 2 ba with 1,616 sq.ft. Eat-in kitchen with island. Great room floor plan with fireplace. New carpet in bedrooms plus updated maple laminate and tile flooring. Additional upgrades include Plantation shutters, light fixtures and wood blinds.
Located near Club West Golf Course. 4 br plus loft, 2.5 ba with 2,179 sq.ft. Great room floor plan with spacious open kitchen with island. All new interior paint, carpet and tile in bathrooms. Private backyard with covered patio. Listed for $254,900
Superb townhome with beautiful lake views and open floor plan. 2 br, 2 ba with 1,481 sq.ft. Kitchen boasts granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Master suite with large walk-in closet. Spacious secondary bedroom plus den for home office. Community pool plus one-car garage. Listed for $219,500
Listed for $285,000
Listed for $265,000
Each Office is Independently Owned & Operated
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Ahwatukee Homes Sold 85044
4947 E. Lake Point Circle, $155,000 4031 E. Hano St., $166,000 8453 S. 48th St., 3, $171,500 4101 E. Sacation St., $174,000 4106 E. La Puente Ave., $181,000 12246 S. Potomac St., $195,000 4223 E. Cassia Way, $207,000 9013 S. 47th Place, $208,600 4343 E. Sunrise Drive, $213,000 4101 E. Jicarilla St., $215,000 11654 S. Half Moon Drive, $220,000 144429 S. 41st Place, $220,000 4024 E. Jojoba Road, $235,000 4106 E. Mountain Sage Drive, $235,000 11039 S. Pewaukee St., $236,000 4326 E. Pipa St., $239,900 13019 S. 44th Way, $246,500 4434 E. Thistle Landing Drive, $265,000 4102 E. Ahwatukee Drive, $269,000 4701 E. Mineral Road, $271,000 9249 S. 50th St., $282,000 4941 E. La Mirada Way, $285,000 4756 E. Bighorn Ave., $289,000 4057 E. White Aster St., $299,900 15234 S. 37th Place, $305,500 14033 S. 46th St., $366,000
4737 E. Mineral Road, 11802 S. Apploosa Drive, 3413 E. Kachina Drive,
$396,000 $450,000 $605,000
$305,000 $329,000 $334,000 $445,000 $555,000 $659,000
85048 3830 E. Lakewood Pkwy., 3146, $96,000 3830 E. Lakewood Pkwy., 2024, $130,000 3830 E. Lakewood Pkwy., 3077, $137,000 16013 S. Desert Foothills Pkwy., 2012, $149,000 3002 E. Brookwood Ct., $209,000 4215 E. Saltsage Drive, $216,000 16842 S. Magenta Road, $222,000 4517 E. Tanglewood Drive, $222,000 16811 S. 20th Way, $229,000 16226 S. 47th St., $233,500 4729 E. Silverwood Drive, $235,000 4234 E. Saltsage Drive, $240,000
Summit School of Ahwatukee • 4515 E. Muirwood Drive
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85045 1822 W. Brookwood Ct., 16045 S. 18th Ave., 16816 1st Ave., 16046 S. 13th Ave., 229 W. Mountain Sky Ave., 1580 W. Saltsage Drive,
School highlight
4511 E. Amberwood Drive, $240,000 16248 S. 40th Place, $254,000 16838 S. 44th Place, $295,000 4109 E. Windsong Drive, $295,000 1216 E. Windsong Drive, $306,000 3342 E. Glenhaven Drive, $330,000 16807 S. 36th St., $330,000 2712 E. S. Fork Drive, $335,000 2460 E. Sapium Way, $339,750 14818 S. 13th Place, $340,000 1757 E. Saltsage Drive, $438,000 1401 E. Desert Broom Way, $490,000 16439 S. 4th St., $500,000 16802 S. Mountain Stone Trail, $885,000
hroughout the years, Summit School of Ahwatukee has offered the community its preschool program. Ages for the preschool program range from 30 months to 5 years old; all students must be potty trained prior to entering school. There are four classes within the preschool, with a maximum of 18 students per classroom. “We are a quality school with quality coming first,” said Andrea Benkel, director of early childhood education. According to the school’s website, children are given the opportunity to participate in largeand small-group settings. The private-school curriculum focuses social/ emotional, physical, language, cognitive, literacy, math, science, technology, social studies and language comprehension. Benkel said teachers add to the success at Summit School, with each of them being passionate about furthering their students’ education. For additional information about Summit School, visit summitschoolaz.org. • Compiled by Daniel Ochoa.
Andrea Benkel, director of early childhood education, poses with students at Summit School of Ahwatukee. [Daniel Ochoa/AFN]
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16827 S. 14th Lane
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3,452 sq.ft., 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom. Fabulous newly remodeled home in the highly sought community of Club West at The Foothills.
$449,900
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Religion
Churches, events and spirituality
This time of year reminds us that a better day is coming
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bout a week ago, I was sitting on a park bench having a melancholy moment. I gazed up at a huge tree across the field from me whose branches were bare and gray — like how I felt. I needed a reminder from God that everything was going to be OK. And then I remembered that the tree was dormant because it is winter. But spring is on the way. The period of dormancy is nearly over, and soon that tree will bud and grow leaves. If it were to bud too soon, a late
SPIRITUAL SIDE frost could cause damage. But at just the I didn’t think much about robins during right time, that tree will flourish. the 15 years I lived in Arizona, so this was a I saw a quote a few weeks ago that real- pleasant surprise. Years ago, my grandma ly had an impact on me: “Sometimes when and I would call each other after spotting you’re in a dark place, you think you’ve our first robin of the spring, an indibeen buried, but actually you’ve been cation that winter is nearly over and planted.” That reminded me of Jesus’ a new season of growth and beauty is words in the parable of the sower: “A on the way. Do you see how God keeps farmer went out to sow his seed. As giving me the same reminder? After he was scattering the seed, some fell a long winter, spring is on the way. A along the path, and the birds came new season of growth is coming. Anyand ate it up. Some fell on rocky plac- Lisa Jisa body else need that reminder, too? es, where it did not have much soil. I was looking up information about But when the sun came up, the plants were robins and came across a legend of how scorched, and they withered because they the robin got its red breast. The robin was had no root. Other seed fell among thorns, plain in color. One day it came across Jesus which grew up and choked the plants. Still after He was nailed to the cross and was other seed fell on good soil, where it pro- horrified to see a crown of thorns piercing duced a crop — a hundred, sixty, or thirty His head. The robin tried to pick the thorns times what was sown. He who has ears, let away and ended up getting poked, caushim hear” (Matthew 13:3-10).
• Lisa Jisa and her family lived in Ahwatukee between 2000-2015 and now reside in Colorado. She can be reached at lisa.jisa@gmail.com.
You are invited to celebrate...
St. James
Episcopal Church
March 22 Holy Tuesday
ing blood to flow. And that’s why the robin’s breast is red. After Jesus was crucified and buried, a group of women went to the tomb to anoint His body with spices. The stone which had covered the entrance had been rolled away and Jesus wasn’t there! Then angels appeared to the women and said, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen! Remember how He told you, while He was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified, and on the third day be raised again’” (Luke 24:5-7). There’s the best reminder of all to have hope that a better day is coming!
7:00 pm
Tenebrae
March 23 Holy Wednesday Healing Service
The Way of the Cross
5:30 pm 6:30 pm
March 24 Maundy Thursday 7:00 pm March 25 Good Friday March 26 Holy Saturday The Great Vigil
12:00 pm & 7:00 pm 8:00pm
Easter Sunday 7:00 am 8:30 am 10:30 am
Reverend Susan E. Wilmot St James Episcopal Church 975 E. Warner Rd | Tempe, AZ 85284 480-345-2686 www.stjamestempe.org
Maundy Thursday, March 24 Dramatic Presentation “Is It I, Lord?”....7:00 pm
Easter Sunday, March 27
Sunrise Service ........................................6:15 am (dress warm, it’s outside)
Easter Celebration Service “Sunday: Amazing Victory” ..............9:00 am Refreshments and Children’s Easter Egg Hunt Following the service.
1401 E. Liberty Lane Phoenix, AZ 85048 www.horizonchurch.com 480.460.1480
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Easter Sunday Service
SPIRITUAL SIDE for my family. I began to silently pray. What difference fulThanking God for blessing my wife and I with a little girl. My prayers acknowledged does faith make? that she was God’s child. Not my child, but
God’s child. I thanked God for entrusting her to me to nurture and raise. It sounds weird, t was early in the morning, about 4:30 but I did not think of her as my child. I aca.m. I had not slept at all that night, so it knowledged to God that she was God’s child. was not hard for me to awake. My fami- Instead of feeling any vulnerability, I was ly got in the car to go to the hospital so that praising God for all the great years together. my daughter could have a cardiac ablation. It was the little things in life that I pictured. The timing was good because the whole way Laughing, taking walks together, and bedshe was half asleep. We got prepped, time blessings. Instead of thinking filled out all the paperwork, met with about any vulnerabilities, the Spirthe doctor and prayed together. The it of God was giving me nothing but nurse came back in the prep room joy and celebration. I felt my daughand said it was time. ter touch my forehead and give me My daughter looked up at me and that blessing before she walked away. I could now see a child-like anxiety in People ask what difference does her eyes. She then put her hand up faith make. The answer is usually to give me a blessing. She said, “Je- Mark Marz very personal. The answer changes sus loves Daddy, Mama and I do, too.” based on our experiences in life. On She did the same to Mama. As she made her the day of that surgery, my answer would way to the operating room she kept looking have been: “Faith gives us the assurance of back. For those brief moments, let’s just say joy and goodness in all situations.” I sat in I was vulnerable. I then walked Mama to that waiting room for hours. I was by mythe car because she started a new job and self, but never alone. There was a peace that needed to be there. It was my day off. So I passed my human understanding. I did turn walked back into the hospital. As I walked, I my phone on a few times. Each time, I had could tell my body was already weak from no dozens of people offering support. The Spirsleep. The doctor had said it would be four it of God was with me. People of faith were to six hours before I could see her, so I won- raising my family up in prayer support and dered what I would do to wait out the time. were with me in the spirit. Arriving back in the waiting room, I The whole experience allowed me to exthought I better put the word out and ask perience the benefits of faith. God allowed for prayers. Using my phone, I put out a me to experience nothing but joy. Nothing prayer request and then shut my phone off. but peace. Nothing but blessing. Instead of I then closed my eyes, slumped down into being afraid of what I might lose. Instead a chair, and embraced the time to be alone, of thinking about the things that could go to prayerfully meditate and to think. Being wrong. Yet, instead of worrying, God rea parent can be vulnerable at times. I be- placed all worry with total contentment. gan to become very thankful for my par- All was well. ents. They had taught and done so much As parents, one of our greatest blessings for me. I became really thankful that they is our children. The little rituals we do — had modeled hard work and faith. My par- bedtime stories, conversations at meals, the ents prayed with me regularly. They made day-to-day blessings. sure that I was a part of a church commuI thank God for entrusting God’s daughter nity. They taught me to have compassion. to me to share in those day-to-day blessings. In my imagination, I could hear how my dad would read scripture to me as a kid. It • Dr. David M. Marz is pastor at Shepherd of the was a powerful experience. I felt a strength. Valley Lutheran Church in Phoenix. Reach him at My meditation then led me to being thank- Pastordavid@sov.us. AFN COLUMNIST
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There is not a more important moment in history than the resurrection of Jesus Christ and this is your invitation to join us in the celebration!
Authentic Community Gospel Growth
Easter Services 8, 9:30 & 11am 10:00am 15450 S. 21st St., Phoenix 480-759-2118 more info online at foothillsbaptist.org Page 32
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RELIGION CALENDAR CHAI JUDAICA AND GIFTS
Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life announced that Chai Judaica and Gifts is open. It’s the place to find the gifts for special occasions — everything from Mezuzot to books, religious items, jewelry and everything in between. DETAILS>> Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N. McClintock Drive, Chandler. Gift shop hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday by appointment only and Sundays 9:3010 a.m. and noon-12:30 p.m. For more information, visit info@chabadcenter.com or call 480-855-4333.
CAMP GAN ISRAEL IS BACK
Every week, Gan Israel day trips feature excursions to children’s favorite locations. Camp Gan Israel is proud of its swimming program where activities are supervised by certified Red Cross lifeguards. In addition, an array of sports and crafts are offered, supervised by our experienced instructors, promoting individual progress, sportsmanship and creative expression. DETAILS>> Camp Gan Israel will be in session once again this summer. Boys and girls, ages 5-12, enjoy a full day at Gan Israel from Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., from June 14-July 22. Offering Mini Gan Izzy program for children ages 12 months-4 years from June 14-Aug. 5. Extended care hours are available upon request. For more information on extended care, email info@ chabadcenter.com or visit www.CGIEastValley.com.
HEBREW SCHOOL REGISTRATION OPEN
Registration for Chabad Hebrew School is open for the 2015-16 year. Hebrew School takes place at the Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life. Classes take place Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m.-noon, and are offered for children ages 5-13. DETAILS>> To schedule an appointment to visit Chabad Hebrew School to tour the facility, call 480-
855-4333 or email info@chabadcenter.com. For further information, log on to www.chabadcenter.com.
Thursday, March 24 18TH ANNUAL PURIM AROUND THE WORLD PARTY
Join us and all your friends for a festive meal and family friendly entertainment. For the first time ever, we will have a silk aerialist performing and a juggler in the square. Come enjoy a scrumptious Russian buffet dinner, masquerade in Russian attire or costume of your choice. There will be crafts for the kids as well as a matryoska doll photo op. DETAILS>> 6 p.m. Megillah Reading Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N. McClintock Drive, Chandler. Cost before March 18: $20 adult; $14 child. After March 18: $25 adult; $18 child. Sponsor: $180. Open to all. RSVP: www.chabadcenter.com/purim. For more information, 480-855-4333 or email info@chabadcenter.com
Saturday, April 9 TEMPLE EMANUEL OF TEMPE PLANS ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
Join Temple Emanuel of Tempe, a Reform congregation at its annual fundraiser. Will include dinner, music, dancing and a silent auction. The proceeds of this fundraiser will go to support our community programming. DETAILS>> 6-9 p.m. Temple Emanuel of Tempe, 5801 S. Rural Road. The event is open to the community. Admission is $36 per person. Babysitting will be provided for a charge. For those interested in attending, visit www.emanueloftempe.org or call 480-838-1414 to purchase tickets and sign up in advance for babysitting.
CORPUS CHRISTI, ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FURNITURE-CLOTHING DRIVE
Corpus Christi Catholic Church and St. Vincent de Paul will be hosting its annual Furniture–Clothing Drive.
They will accept most household items. However, large-tube TVs are no longer being accepted. This is a great time to start your spring cleaning by donating furniture, household items and clothes to the SVdP ministry. These items will be used to help those in need. DETAILS>> Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, April 10, 9 a.m.-3p.m. Corpus Christi’s north parking lot on 36th Street, 3550 E. Knox Road.
Sunday, April 10
HUNDREDS OF JEWISH CHILDREN BAKE TRADITIONAL MATZAH
For the first time Chabad of the East Valley will be partnering with the East Valley Jewish Community Center, to give to you the new remodeled and redesigned Chabad Model Matzah Bakery, Jews of all ages get the unique opportunity to participate in an ancient tradition.
DETAILS>> The first Model Matzah Bakery will take place at 11:40 a.m. at the Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N. McClintock Drive in Chandler. Open for the general public. The second Model Matzah Bakery will take place Monday, April 18 at 4 p.m. at the East Valley Jewish Community Center, 908 N. Alma School Road in Chandler. Open for the general public. Free. RSVP at 480-855-4333 or email info@chabadcenter.com.
Ongoing
AHWATUKEE JEWISH CONGREGATION NEFESHSOUL FRIDAY NIGHT SHABBAT SERVICES
The second Friday of each month. DETAILS>> 6:15 on the campus of Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6400 W. Del Rio St. in Chandler. www.nefeshsoul.org. >> See Religion Calendar on page 34
Foothills Church in Ahwatukee is a local body of believers in Jesus who strive to love God and to love others.
Sunday worship at 9:00am & 10:45am NW Corner of 21st St. & Chandler Blvd.
foothillsbaptist.org
Sunday e ic v r e S r e t M s Ea Times arch 27th
invites you to attend Easter Sunrise Service at South Mountain Park Sunday, March 27th
5:45 a.m. Breakfast served after service
Directions from I-10 & Elliot: Go west on Elliot to 48th St., turn right. Go one mile to Guadalupe, turn left. Park entrance is immediately on your left. Drive until it dead ends at a large parking lot.
SUNrise 6:30am try
Led by Our Student Minis Brunch Following SUNrise Service
Contemporary 9am 10:10 am Hunt10:20am EggHunt Easter EasterEgg
TRADITIONAL 10:30am
JoinUsAlso:
3/24 @
Good Friday 3/25 @7pm
ChildcareProvided @ 9 and 10:30
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Religion Calendar >> From page 33
AHWATUKEE CONGREGATION NEFESHSOUL SATURDAY MORNING DISCUSSION GROUP
DETAILS>> Every Saturday at 8:45 a.m. on the campus of Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6400 W. Del Rio St. in Chandler. www.nefeshsoul.org.
INFANT ROOM OPENS AT SYNDI SCHECK YAD B’YAD PRESCHOOL
Registration is open for the new infant room at Syndi Scheck Yad B’Yad Preschool. The full-time infant room for children ages 6 weeks to 12 months. DETAILS>> Temple Emanuel of Tempe, 5801 S. Rural Road. For more information, call Rachel Wallach, 480838-1414, or email Rachel at rachel@emanueloftempe. org.
HEBREW SCHOOL
An opportunity for children to learn and experience Jewish life in a fun, warm and exciting environment. Chabad Hebrew School will be opening its doors to the Jewish community of the East Valley, regardless of background or affiliation, to teach children about Jewish heritage, culture and holidays. DETAILS>> Classes are on Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to noon, and are offered for children ages 5-13 at Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N. McClintock Drive in Chandler. For more information, call 480-855-4333, email info@chabadcenter.com, or visit to www.chabadcenter.com.
CHANDLER JEWISH PRESCHOOL OFFERS REGGIO-INSPIRED EARLY CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCE Registration is open for the 2015-2016 school year. As preschool programs across the country are
experiencing cuts in funding, Chandler Jewish Preschool is gaining popularity among parents in the East Valley. The Reggio-Inspired program is dedicated to offering little ones a safe, nurturing environment, where they can develop socially, physically, emotionally, and intellectually, in a Jewish setting. The school will be open to preschoolers ranging in age from 12 months to 5 years. The program is flexible, enabling part-time and half-day options. They are also DES certified and have before- and after-care hours available. DETAILS>> For more information and to schedule a personal tour, contact Shternie at info@chabadcenter. com or call 480-855-4333.
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Ongoing Sunday morning study of two classics of rabbinic literature by the great medieval philosopher Moses Maimonides (the “Rambam”). At 10 a.m., Prof. Norbert Samuelson, grossman chair of Jewish Philosophy at ASU and TBS member, teaches “Maimonides’ Guide of the Perplexed: What Jews Ought to Believe.” This is followed at 11:15 a.m. by TBS member Isaac Levy teaching “Maimonides’ Mishneh Torah: How Jews Ought to Behave.” No previous experience necessary; readings in both Hebrew and English. DETAILS>> Beginning Jan. 10, in the Community Room of the Administration Building. Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley, 3400 N. Dobson Road, Chandler. 480897-3636.
HORIZON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH YOUTH GROUPS High school and middle school students meet to worship and do life together. DETAILS>> Sundays at 5 p.m. at Horizon Presbyterian Church, 1401 E. Liberty Lane. Call 480-460-1480 or contact Joel Siken at joel@horizonchurch.com.
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grieving process. Onetime book fee $15. DETAILS>> Arizona Community Church, 9325 S. Rural Road, Room G3, Tempe, on Sundays from 2-4 p.m. Call 480-491-2210 for further information.
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Every Sunday night, Phoenix minister/Performance artist Paisley Yankolovich attacks The Kitchen with intimate, unplugged and spoken word presentations. DETAILS>> The Kitchen, 3206 W. Lamar Road. Phoenix. Admission: Free.
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Inspirational messages and music to lift your spirit. A welcoming community committed to living from the heart. Many classes and events offered. Kids Sunday school offered 10 to 11 a.m. DETAILS>> 10 a.m. Sundays at Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Drive, Suite 4. For current speakers and events, visit www.unitychandler.org.
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As the Ahwatukee Community Chorus nears the completion of its first season, it continues to welcome singers of all levels. The group rehearses weekly on Sunday evenings. Although it is not affiliated with any religious organization, the chorus rehearses at Horizon Presbyterian Church (not affiliated). DETAILS>> Sundays 6 to 8 p.m., Horizon Presbyterian Church, 1401 E. Liberty Lane. There is an annual $100 membership fee that covers all costs. For more information, visit www.ahwatukeecommunitychorus. org or call 480-442-7324.
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A massive tomato, equally as massive cookware and other large-scale foods — albeit they’re merely large images on the walls of Farmstead in the Valley, O’neil Printing’s new facility in Phoenix, they’re also a means by which the company presents its capabilities through a farm-to-table theme, President Anthony Narducci said. Employee Thomas Tryon said the first day of operations for the new Farmstead in the Valley was in August 2015. Expansion of the business and the opening of Farmstead in the Valley was motivated by the company’s business strategy for moving forward and the incentive to allow for the growth of specific services while
fulfilling client demand; it was determined that moving off-site was the best approach, Narducci said. “Two core competencies that have been growing exponentially have been wide-format graphics printing and our web-to-fulfillment operation called O’neil Direct — that is a portal where we engage our clients through the Internet to order either print or pick-and-pack fulfillment plans,” Narducci said. The facility opens up from the front lobby that showcases the company’s capabilities to the production room that features big names in the printing business — the likes of Epson, HP and Fujifilm — but unlike home or office printers, these are rather “industrial,” as Narducci said. Narducci said O’neil Printing — whose initial property was a 40,000-square-foot campus in downtown Phoenix — has served The Valley for more than 100 years, and in that time has gone beyond the Arizona border to areas such as San Francisco and Chicago, as about 45 percent of their clientele is outside of Arizona. During the company’s endeavor that has exceeded one century, it went from a fam-
ily-owned business to an employee-owned business, Senior Vice President Dean Toth said. O’neil Printing was started by Bucky O’neil in 1908, and it was kept in the family until Bucky’s son-in-law, Harry Finder, took over the business alongside Bucky’s daughter; he stayed in that position until 1996, which is when he created the employee stock ownership program that transitioned it away from being a family-owned business. Narducci said that the company’s reputation is built on its integrity and the quality of product, and that with the stock ownership program, each employee has a vested interest in the quality of O’neil Printing’s products. So far since the opening of Farmstead in the Valley, Narducci said, “Overall, our business has been performing well, and it’s been encouraging.” Rather than just expanding upon the old and increasing the output of the same services that are predominantly done by the company at its downtown facility, Narducci said Farmstead in the Valley works in tandem with the production processes downtown, as some key services that are at Farm-
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stead in the Valley merely help drive the traditional print products at the downtown facility. He said that regardless of print’s gradual decline, that there is a growing demand for wide-format graphics printing, one of the products that’s carried out at Farmstead in the Valley, and that the opening of the facility was an initiative to secure future growth and profitability of the company. The branding approach undertaken by the company in its pursuit of creating Farmstead in the Valley has been so well received that it has provided a model for future developments, Narducci said. • Coleton Berry is a senior at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. He is interning this semester for the Ahwatukee Foothills News.
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Did I tell you Burton is 95 years old, has swollen ankles and can only walk with a cane? I asked him if he could move the dishwasher. Burton said, “No, are you kidding me? I can’t budge nothing. I got a cane and can barely walk over there.” His insurance wants a $2,500 deductible. That’s too much for him. Burton even paid a lawyer to write a letter to Sears. That didn’t help and Sears won’t comment. I guess the best advice is to take pictures at the time. Also, ask anyone who caused damage to sign something indicating that’s what happened. Go to Facebook.com/letjoeknow and let me know what you think Burton should do now. • Joe Ducey is helping people like you everyday on ABC15 News at 6 p.m. If you’ve got a consumer issue you can’t solve, “Let Joe Know.” Contact him at joe@abc15.com or 855-323-1515.
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you are an aggressive, moderate or conservative investor. • Have a certain investment philosophy? You may have your own investment style and preferences — and so do many financial advisors. In fact, some financial advisors have an overriding investment philosophy that governs many of their recommendations. You need to find this out before you start working with someone. Joseph there are very few guaranOrtiz tees in the investment world. • Explain how he or she will be compensated? Financial advisors get paid in various ways, often in some combination of fees and commissions. Ask all potential financial advisors how they get compensated; any reputable professional will be up front about his or her charges. By finding the answers to these key questions, you should be able to find a financial advisor who is well-suited to work with you. So take the time you need to gather enough information to feel confident in your choice. • This article was written by Edward Jones for use by Ahwatukee Foothills Edward Jones Financial Advisor Joseph B. Ortiz, AAMS, CRPS. Reach him at 480-753-7664 or joseph.ortiz@ edwardjones.com.
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Burger Battle at Hotel Valley Ho Over a dozen local chefs will compete for the title of “Best Burger in the Valley” on March 24. At the Hotel Valley Ho from 6:30p.m.-9:30p.m. chefs will light their grills and prepare their best take on their dish. A panel of culinary experts and local celebrities will judge the creations and give the People’s Choice Award. Two chefs will be able to compete in the World Food Championships in November. Come support local restaurants including Tavern Americana, Bootleggers and more. DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. March 24. Hotel Valley Ho, 6850 E. Main St, Scottsdale. General Admission presale: $65. At the door: $75. scottsdalefest.org
Making words count David Crosby continues to tell his tales
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W Childsplay presents ‘Goodnight Moon’ Kids and Adults alike will enjoy this classic bedtime story come to life. Childsplay Theatre presents “Goodnight Moon,” adapted from the book by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd. The musical edition features the main character, Bunny along with his friends to prepare to say goodnight. Floor seating will be available and kids can bring their own pillows and blankets while enjoying the show! DETAILS>> Times vary. Through April 10. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe. Tickets: $18-$26. 480350-2822, childsplayaz.org >> See Calendar on page 40
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ords are important to music legend David Crosby. So much so that he regularly books acoustic shows in the same format as MTV’s “Storytellers.” “The solo acoustic shows mean a whole lot of songs and some of the more off-the-beaten path stuff than you would normally run into and the words count,” said Crosby, who brings his jaunt to Talking Stick Resort on Saturday, March 26. “That’s the part I like very much about solo acoustic shows. You get to actually tell the tale. That means a great deal to me. I like words.” He isn’t too thrilled about a lot of the music that’s out these days, as it seems that words no longer matter. “If you go for the pop stuff, the pop stuff is about as deep as a bird bath,” he said with a laugh. “But there are singer-songwriters who are putting out really good works and worthwhile stories to hear. That’s what I want to hear.” Among his favorites are The Beatles, Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and James Taylor. “Lately I’ve been listening to this jazz band called Snarky Puppy,” he added. “I’m making two solo albums and Snarky Puppy’s band leader and composer, Michael League, produced
the first one, which I just finished. “The second one is being produced by my son, James, who produced by last ‘Croz’ album. I can hear him doing it in the background. I want to jump up and run in there.” Crosby’s new collections are coming along nicely, he said. The songs are flowing out of him. “It would be daunting if I didn’t have the songs,” Crosby explained. “I’ve been very, very fortunate about songs lately. They’ve been coming to me really well. Mike and I co-wrote five songs. Me and James have four songs that we co-wrote already and we have more coming.” Crosby and his son have “incredible communication,” he said. The two didn’t always communicate. James’ mom put him up for adoption and Crosby didn’t know James’ location or name until about 20 years ago. “We found each other and he was really wonderful,” Crosby said. “He gave me a chance to earn my way into his life. We became very, very close. Normally that kind of meet up doesn’t go very well, but we’re very close and we have incredible musical communication. “James is doing great work—really great work. He’s a jazzer. He’s a better musician than I am. He listens to a lot of jazz. The music that he and I write together seems to get really complex. I love complex music. That’s
why I’m such a Steely Dan fan.” When Crosby’s writing songs, he takes into consideration a bit of advice he received from Mitchell. “When I get a few words that I like, I write them down,” Crosby said. “You don’t know when it’ll spur you into an entire song. I do the same thing with the music, but I don’t write it down. I remember it.” Back to his acoustic shows, Crosby mixes up the arrangement of songs to keep it fresh to him and his fans who have repeatedly watched him perform. “The older songs, I don’t play them the same way,” he said. “I change them as I go along. That’s one of the things I like about solo acoustic shows. I pull out songs that I can’t do with Crosby, Stills and Nash or Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. These songs would never see the light of day. This way, I can do them.” David Crosby performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale. Tickets are $40 to $85. Call 800-745-3000 or visit ticketmaster.com for more information. • Contact writer: 480-898-5612 or christina@ timespublications.com. • Check us out and like GetOutAZ on Facebook and Twitter.
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all Out Boy guitarist Joe Trohman’s home life is a vast juxtaposition from his profession. But, like his 15-year run with Fall Out Boy, his daughter is aging at the blink of an eye. “I just took my daughter, who’s almost 2, to a preschool just to see if she liked it and to see if they liked us,” Trohman said via telephone from his Los Angeles-area home. “I was looking at these kids and thinking about by the time they’re my age, I’m going to be in my 60s. That is crazy and I can’t believe I’m already in my 30s. I can’t believe I have a child and that I’m taking her to preschools. Time, in general, has gone by so quickly. Ten years is a blip and it’s been 15 years. In my head I’m the same age, but in the mirror I am not the same age.” In the here and now, Trohman — along with bandmates Patrick Stump, Pete Wentz and Andy Hurley — is on tour promoting Fall Out Boy’s latest album, “American Beauty/ American Psycho,” which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart. “We’re pretty surprised with the success of (2013’s) ‘Save Rock ‘n’ Roll’ and ‘American Beauty,’ it’s still rolling,” he said. “We’re very blown away because the same people could have forgotten us when we went away. They embraced us when we came back. They could have gotten sick of us and yet they embraced us. We’ve gotten really lucky.” He’s referring to Fall Out Boy’s more than two-year hiatus, during which each musician explored other artistic endeavors. Stump embarked on a solo career, while Wentz formed the electronic duo Black Cards with vocalist Bebe Rexha. He also penned a novel, “Gray,” and hosted the reality tattoo show “Best Ink.” Hurley played with several rock bands, including The Damned Things with Trohman, Every Time I Die’s Keith Buckley and Anthrax’s Scott Ian and Rob Caggiano. To reunite, the catch was all four guys had to return to Fall Out Boy. “There was a guy who worked for a record label in Japan,” Trohman said. “When he
heard our band was on hiatus, he was talking to our manager and he said, you take this band and this band and this band and that sounds like Fall Out Boy together. “If you took Fall Out Boy and separated them, together that would make the cake. We have all of the ingredients. We realize you can’t come back and remove an aspect of the band, meaning a member of the band, and still be the band.” Fall Out Boy is celebrating the success of “American Beauty/American Psycho” with the re-release of the single “Irresistible,” this time featuring the vocals of Demi Lovato. “When we recorded the song for the first time, we tried female vocals on it,” he said. “They weren’t working, but we knew we wanted a female voice on the song. We ended up releasing the song on the record without that aspect. “I hate using the word ‘organic;’ it’s the most overused word. But it was a natural progression and it came about to include Demi. The moment she started tracking it, it sounded great and here we are. We’re realizing the song the way we wanted to release it in the first place.” Fans may hear that song when Fall Out Boy plays Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix on Friday, March 25. “It’s a different production,” he said. “Were trying to change up the setlist and throw some songs in that we haven’t played much, before, at all before, or songs we haven’t played in a long time. “We have a lot of songs, which is a good place to be in. It’s easy for us to do a setlist of hit songs, but I think that can get monotonous. There’s a time and place for the hit song setlist. With a tour like this, we want to go through our catalog and find fan favorites that we haven’t done in while.” Fall Out Boy w/Awolnation and Pvris perform at 7 p.m. Friday, March 25, at Talking Stick Resort Arena, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, Tickets are sold out. • Contact writer: 480-898-5612 or christina@ timespublication.com. • Check us out and like GetOutAZ on Facebook and Twitter.
Keeping ‘Time’ with recording legend Alan Parsons By Marshall Terrill
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ention the name Alan Parsons to an audiophile and then listen for their heart to skip a beat. The classic rock icon’s illustrious career as a recording engineer and producer earned Parsons several Grammy nominations, including his work on Pink Floyd’s legendary “Dark Side of the Moon.” Soon after that release, Parsons partnered with songwriter Eric Woolfson, and together they formed the nucleus of The Alan Parsons Project, producing multi-million selling records throughout the ’70s and ’80s. They include musically diverse tunes such as “Sirius,” “Eye in the Sky,” “Games People Play,” “Don’t Answer Me” and “Time.” Woolfson died in 2009, but Parsons is still keeping the flame alive with a 2016 greatest hits tour. Parsons spoke to GetOut about his astonishing career and new live show. Q: Your resume is astounding and your first professional credits as an assistant engineer
was The Beatles’ “Abbey Road” and “Let It Be” it just goes from there — Pink Floyd, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ambrosia, Al Stewart. Are you able to encapsulate that learning experience you learned at EMI/Abbey Road Studios in that era a paragraph or two? AP: It was an extremely fortunate case of being in the right place at the right time. I just happened to apply at the studios at a good time, and I think I had the right credentials in what they were looking for. I had a bit of experience with the tape machine. Working with the Beatles was a lucky, fortunate streak for me and I was available to them. Q: Abbey Road Studios has been described by some of your peers as having the personality of an army bunker, but there had to be some magic to the place given that it’s produced some of the most iconic music of the 20th century. AP: It was more about the people than the place because the training you received at Abbey Road was second to none. Just about everybody who trained there be-
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came somebody whether it be a sought out engineer or producer and had success in the music business. It just has a certain magic and it’s still there to this day. Every time I enter that building I’m enthralled by the whole vibe of the place. Q: We can’t talk about your career without mentioning your production credit on Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon.” How does one create a sound or mood that has never existed before like you did on that particular record?
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Q: Not long after “Dark Side of the Moon” you met your longtime musical collaborator, Eric Woolfson. What was the connection between the two of you? AP: Simply that he was in Abbey Road doing his own production and we just got chatting about the business. At the time we met my early successes were happening with Pilot, Ambrosia and Al Stewart and he was right. I had not been sent a single check for these early successes. After that I got a manager and he steamed into the Abbey Road offices and I received a check within a matter of days. He soon came up with the idea of partnering up creatively and making a few albums. He encouraged me to “go and write some songs. You’re more than capable.” So that’s what I did. I dug out my guitar, which had been gathering dust ever since I became an engineer. So I wrote a couple of tunes, we got together and the Alan Parsons Project slowly took shape. Q: The music of the 1970s — and I include Alan Parsons Project in this statement — created some great adult contemporary music, the likes of which I don’t see in today’s music. AP: Let’s see, I was 28 at the time we formed the group. Is that adulthood? (Laughs) I remember at the time I was being referred to a BBC DJ as “one of Britain’s great young producers.” I thought, “Really? I don’t feel that young.” I think you’re right that grown up people were making grown-up records then and not for kids. But you have to remember that music has always been a youth culture. Music is aimed at young people and now 40 years later the music I made is being referred to
as “classic rock” or “oldies pop” or whatever. The people who are buying, consuming and downloading music are young people and there’s no getting around that. Q: The classic Alan Parsons Project albums from 1977 to 1987 were produced in big studios with big budgets. Can an artist achieve a similar sound in this new home studio era? AP: I think it’s absolutely possible, yeah. I stick to old school principles when I’m recording. To this day I record a track with everybody playing together. I take advantage of the new technology and modern recording software because it does save time. I think it’s absolutely possible and digital technology recording is improving every day. The purists might say analog is the only way to go but digital can emulate it the same way that a video camera can emulate film. Q: The Alan Parsons Project in their heyday rarely toured if ever, now you’ve been on the road for several years and the emphasis is on the live show, not studio. AP: You’re correct. We never toured, no. Eric is no longer with us (he died in 2009), but we have a lot of members who recorded with us on a lot of those albums. We’ve managed to capture the sound live and we do a nice job. We capture it and do good versions of the songs. The live versions have an energy that the records never had.
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from cinema including “The Ten Commandments”, “To Kill a Mockingbird” and “Ghostbusters.” DETAILS>> 7:30 p.m. March 25. Phoenix Symphony Hall, 75 N. 2nd St, Phoenix. Tickets: $18-$63. phoenixsymphony.org.
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Jazz fans will be happy to know that Grammy Award-winning artist Chris Botti is performing at Mesa Arts Center. His sophisticated sound has turned him into one of America’s best selling Jazz instrumentalists. Botti will be making his debut with the Phoenix Symphony in an exciting collaborative performance. The jazz musician is no stranger to leading a band on stage and commands an impressive presence on stage. DETAILS>> 7:30 p.m. March 26. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. $54 and $84. 480-644-6500. mesaartscenter.com.
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Sam Duane Jr. knows how it looks. He stepped down from the top basketball program in the state in Corona del Sol — the one where the gym is named after his father — and one year later he resurfaced at another school. “It probably made people wonder what I was thinking,” Duane said this week when it was announced he was taking over the Perry program. Namely the players. High school kids don’t always see the big picture. They just know their coach left, and now he is coaching somewhere else. “I really didn’t know what to think,” Aztec junior Alex Barcello said. “I came to Coro-
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Alex Barcello belongs on the basketball court. Anytime he laces them up chances are the Corona del Sol star is going to do something that wows the crowd or has an opponent guarding him shaking his head. He’s proven it time and again since pulling the No. 23 jersey over his head the first time as a freshman three seasons ago. “To me what sets him apart is how efficient he is,” Corona del Sol coach Neil MacDonald said. “There is no wasted motion in anything he does. If you hung around our practices or our basketball class and you saw him just messing around he has an unbelievable percentage from 35 feet. I just shake my head. He is one of those guys you believe it is going in every time he shoots.” Here’s the thing - his level of efficiency seemingly applies to all Barcello does. The two-time Tribune Boys Basketball Player of the Year has a 3.99 grade-point average, his hair is always in place, his smile is out of central casting, he often praises God in interviews and genuinely pulls for teammates because he wants them succeed not just because it is good for the team. It seemed all too good to be true. So he had to be pressed. There had to be something Barcello struggled with, something that irked him because he wasn’t efficient enough at it. One thing. “Probably chores,” he said. “Doing laundry or having to vacuum. I don’t like to vacuum.” But…..
Corona del Sol star Alex Barcello is the Tribune Boys Basketball Player of the Year. [David Jolkovski/AFN]
“When I do it I make sure the lines (in the carpet) are perfect,” he added. “I’m very neat so it has to be just right.” It just gives a little more insight to Barcello’s need to do everything he does to the best of his ability, and it serves him well on the basketball court. He averaged 23 points and shot 48 percent from the field for the Aztecs this year. He set Corona’s single-season record for free throws (89.6 percent) along with averaging 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals. It wasn’t enough in his eyes as Corona came up short in winning a fifth-straight title after losing to Sunnyslope in the quarterfinals. He took on more of a leadership role as the team was in transition after MacDonald took over for Sam Duane Jr., and Marvin Bagley left the program for other opportunities. For the first time, things didn’t go smoothly for the Aztecs (15-9) as they lost more games than the previous four years combined. All it did was fortify Barcello’s need to come back even better for his senior year. “We had a little bit of adversity,” he said. “We had to have new guys step, and I had to take a leadership role. We didn’t win (state) this year, but when you lose that’s when you can grow. We are going to get back to work-
ing hard and be ready next year. “(Assistant coach Dean) Steffey said if the losses didn’t hurt then winning wouldn’t mean as much.” So Barcello, who has 20 college scholarship offers, goes back to work. Last offseason included trips to the NBA team camp and Adidas All-American Camp. He competed against the best in the country and got better because of it while showing off his quick release and shooting touch. He will have a similar agenda this time around with all it leading to one more year wearing the Corona colors. “There are certain things we want him to work on,” MacDonald said. “He’s worked to get better as an on-ball defender and one of things he can get better is off-the- ball defense. He isn’t bad, but it is something he can get better at. “As coaches we have to find something. He doesn’t take plays off, he competes hard and shares the ball. As a person and a player he does everything he can to be as best as he can be every day.” • Contact writer at 480-898-7915 or follow him on Twitter @JasonPSkoda. • Check us out and like the Ahwatukee Foothills News on Facebook and @AhwatukeeFN on Twitter.
Tony Darden stepped down as the Desert Vista boys basketball coach after just two years including a state runner-up finish in 2014-15.[David Jolkovski/AFN]
na to play for Coach Duane. All I know is I sure hope we play Perry next year.” It wasn’t the plan by any means. Duane knew he wanted to get his administration certificate in the time away from the basketball with the idea of coaching again another day before possibly settling in behind the desk as an athletic director. Then about two weeks before finishing his administration classes the intensity and drama of the high school basketball postseason started to unfold, and Duane knew it was time to return to the bench. “Sometimes you have to take a step back from the everyday grind of the season to find out what you really want,” Duane said. “I know that I have that (administration) in my pocket, but for now, I am all in on coaching. “Perry is a good opportunity and a great >> See Coaches on page 44
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district. Coach (Joe) Babinski ran the program the way it is supposed to be done (before retiring, and I think it is a good situation. I wasn’t going to just jump back into coaching. I had to be the right fit.” Duane’s hiatus was only one year and that is viewed as a good thing. The fact that he stepped down in the first place is reason to pause and explore as it has become more commonplace. In the last two weeks, two relatively young coaches – Desert Vista boys basketball coach Tony Darden and Marcos de Niza football coach Sean Morin – resigned after recently taking their respective programs to the state championship games. Before Duane’s departure from Corona del Sol, Mountain Pointe boys basketball lost coaches in back-to-back years as Brian Fleming left to spend time with family and pursue his administration degree and then his replacement Aaron Windler lasted only one year after his wife became pregnant and he we was going to stay home with the kids. While some of those rationales are unclear, it has become pretty evident that coaching for four decades like Babinksi, Brophy baseball coach Tom Succow, Mountain Pointe football coach Norris Vaughan, Mountain View boys basketball coach Gary Ernst is going to become even more rare. “We all know why a lot of times,” said Des-
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ert Vista baseball coach Stan Luketich, who is in his 20th season with the Thunder and over 40 in his career. “There are a lot of outside influences and most of them are not good. Twenty years ago there wasn’t this need for parents to be so involved. For the most part the parents here have been good, but the culture has changed over the years. “It’s hard to watch because good people should be coaching our kids. They have so much to offer, and it is hard to lose the good ones.” In addition to the administrative side of things becoming bogged down in paperwork, meetings, booster club worries, sports have become year-around endevaors for not only the players but for the coaches as well. “There is no stopping anymore,” Luketich said. “I used to coach football in the fall and baseball during the spring and summer. Now it is baseball at all times because that’s where high school athletics have gone.” Many pointed to the fact that the college game for most sports now gets the focus and hours that the professional level once called for and therefore the high school level is now treated like the college game. “Everything really moved up a spot about 10-15 years ago,” Duane said. “You played and coached in high school for school pride and winning was important but now there is so much more pressure to succeed from all involved.”
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Then there simply the fact that coaching is a hard job. It is stressful, there are long hours and most of that time is taking care of ancillary items and the pay probably breaks down to proably less than $1 an hour. “Everybody’s situation is different, but there are so many factors to being a head coach,” Corona coach boys basketball coach Neil MacDonald said. “You are not just coaching basketball or football. “You are a PR expert, a master at fundraising; you juggle time with parents, administrators and teachers and in most coaches you are also a teacher so you have 140 other students that deserve your time. And if you have a family, too, it is a tremendous amount of work.”
“I let the chase of winning championships become too much,” said Duane, who won four titles with Corona. “We are going to do our best to do it at Perry. Don’t get me wrong. That’s the goal, but it’s not why I go into coaching. I want to help teach kids the game and have an impact on kids. “That’s where I think the focus should be, and that’s what I missed. It’s what brought me back.” • Contact writer at 480-898-7915 or follow him on Twitter @JasonPSkoda. • Check us out and like the Ahwatukee Foothills News on Facebook and @AhwatukeeFN on Twitter.
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Tips to Having a Great Garage Sale! Sort through your closets, cupboards and garage for items to sell. Partner up with a neighbor or friend. This is helpful to give each other breaks during the day. Advertise your sale in Sun. & Wed. in our Yard Sale Special! In the ad, include the type of sale, (ex: Yard Sale, Multi-Family Sale, Moving Sale) date, time, address/cross streets, and be specific on prices for high dollar items. Popular items you can include: furniture, appliances, electronics, tools, yard equipment, designer/childrens clothes & shoes, craft items, antiques, unique items & collectibles/collections. 5. Place signs on major cross streets and on the corners leading into your neighborhood. Keep the signs simple! Just a fat, solid black arrow on colorful poster board works fine. 6. Price your items. If having a multi-family sale, each family should have a different colored price tag. You can do a $1 table, $5 table, etc. to save time. 7. Money. Be prepared with change. Including coins. Do not accept checks. Cash only! 8. Have electricity available to test items. 9. Be safe. Do not let anyone into your home. Take your phone outside with you. Have an extra person relieve you occasionally. 10. If it’s warm, offer cold bottled water for sale to cool off your customers! Happy customers buy things! 11. After the sale, remove your signs and donate the leftover items to a local charity.
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The Ahwatukee Republican Women's Club (ARW) General meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month (unless otherwise noted) at the Four Points by Sheraton South Mountain 10831 S 51st St Phoenix, 85044. Social Networking begins at 6:30 PM and the meeting (program) begins at 7:00 PM. Additional info contact: ARWomen@aol.com. Visit our website at www.ahwatukee republicanwomen.com
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RAMON LANDSCAPING SERVICES I could help you have your palm trees and other trees trimmed by giving you a reasonable and better price than the others.
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In-Ahwatukee Toastmasters Club meets from 6:45-8am every Tuesday at Dignity Health Urgent Care Ahwatukee - Community Room (1st floor), 4545 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85048. Guests welcome anytime! http://4873.toastmastersclubs.org/.
Widowed-to-Widowed Grief Support Group every Monday at 6pm, Pyle Adult Recreation Center, Tempe (SW corner of Rural & Southern). Call Kay at 480.861.8031 for more information.
Landscape/Maintenance
Landscape/Maintenance
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TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a weight loss organization that is over 60 years old. We meet at Ahwatukee Rec Center on Cheyenne between S. 48th St. and S. 51st St. on Wed. eve’s from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information: Terri at 480-893-6742.
Arizona Specialty Landscape
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AHWATUKEE AL-ANON family group invites you to meetings every Mon 7:15 PM at Corpus Christi Church on 3550 E Knox Wed 8:00 PM at Community Center 4700 Warner Rd Fri "Women's only" 9:00 AM at Mountian View Luthern Church 11022 S 48th St Sat "Men's stag" 12PM at Mountian View Luthern Church 11022 S 48th St Rita 480-496-4535
ROC# 186443 • BONDED
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AHWATUKEE/ CHANDLER Bosom Buddies. We meet the 2nd Saturday of the month, 10:00 AM-12:00 noon in the Conference Room at Dignity Health Urgent CareAhwatukee 4545 E. Chandler Blvd Phoenix, AZ Please contact Deb Sidman: 602.460.9893 or Devon Pollard: 602.318.8462 See more at: http://www.bosombuddies-az.org/ At Bosom Buddies of AZ we support women of all ages and in all stages of breast cancer.
Alcoholics Anonymous Open Speaker Mtg Every Friday 8pm Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11002 S. 48th St., Phoenix AZ 85044
480.844.9765
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We Do Installs! Warranty On All Work
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602-329-3396
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Irrigation Repair Services Inc. Licensed • Bonded • Insured Technician
Specializing in Controllers, Valves, Sprinklers, Landscape Lighting, P.V.C. & Poly Drip Systems
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Dining For Women (DFW) diningforwomen.org inspires, educates and engages people to invest in programs that make a meaningful difference for women and girls living in extreme poverty. DFW helps women find dignity and strength, develop skills and opportunities, value and support their children's education. We have a local chapter in Ahwatukee which meets the 3rd Thursday every month from 6:30 p.m.-8:30p.m. If you'd like to know more on how you can transform lives and reduce poverty contact Mary Hake at marysullivanhake @gmail.com
Ahwatukee Foothills Friends and Neighbors (AFFAN) is a women's organization, dedicated to cultivating friendships, and goodwill. AFFAN promotes social, charitable and educational events all year long. AFFAN holds monthly luncheon meetings with varied speakers. We offer over 40 monthly activities including Book Clubs, Canasta, Bunco, Euchre, and Bridge. Other monthly activities are Dining Out, Stitch and Chat, Explore Arizona, and Garden Club. Significant others/ spouses can attend some events. For more info contact Teresa Akrish Phone: 480-518-5788 teresaakrish@gmail.com Check our website at affanwomensclub.com
GROWING TOGETHER: That's the motto of The Ahwatukee Community Garden Project. Get your hands dirty while learning about desert gardening. Join us every Sunday morning starting at 8 A.M. in the Garden at 4700 E Warner Rd. north of the Farmers' Market. acgarden.org
Democrats and Donuts This event is held the third Wednesday of each month from 8 - 9:30 a.m. at Denny's, 7400 West Chandler Boulevard, Chandler 85226. Speakers cover current issues of interest. Admission is free, donations are accepted. Open to the public, breakfast may be purchased. For more info and to RSVP, contact Marie Colangelo at mariec9@q.com. Walk-ins are welcome. Please order breakfast by 8 a.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Step Study Mtg Every Tuesday 7:00pm.
Smart Recovery Meeting Wed’s 7:00 -8:30 p.m. 6400 W. Del Rio Chandler Montessori School next to Unitarian Church room 5. All issues drugs, alcohol, gambling, online addictions, & medications. 480-532-2460
Closed meeting. Child care provided. Mtn View Lutheran Church, 11002 S. 48th St., Phoenx, 85044
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Painting
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Open your Heart and Home Host an International Student! Please contact Pascale Dunton 602-980-4388 west@iseusa.org west.iseusa.org
PROFESSIONAL PAINTING
Interior, Exterior House Painting. Front door & gate refinishing. Quality work/Materials. Free Estimate
Ignacio 480-961-5093 602-571-9015 Lic. ROC #189850 Bonded/Insured
Painting
RPL Decorators
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The Valley’s Premier Painters
We Are State Licensed and Reliable!
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ROC#243600
East Valley PAINTERS
Serving the Ahwatukee area for over 22 years
Custom Built-ins, BBQs, Firepits, Fireplaces, Water Features, Re-Designing Pools, Masonry, Lighting, Tile, Flagstone, Culture Stone & Travertine, Synthetic Turf, Sprinkler/Drip, Irrigation Systems, Clean ups & Hauling
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Proudly Serving Ahwatukee for a Decade. Family Owned & Operated -Interior & Exterior Painting -Stucco/Drywall Repairs & Texture Matching -Minor Carpentry -4 Year Warranty!
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We also specialize in landscape designs and installations.
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Meetings/ Events 547 AMERICAN LEGION AHWATUKEE Post #64 We Meet Every 3rd Wed at 3pm at the Ahwatukee Retirement Center At 5001 E Cheyenne Dr, Phoenix, Az. 85044. Contact ROD GREEN Cmdr 480-234-0755
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Garden Club Meets the 1st Monday of every month at 9:30am @ Ahwatukee Recreation Center NEW MEMBERS WELCOME 5001 E. Cheyenne Sept - May Only Call Pat Faust 480-588-6613
Classifieds
Brings Results
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Plumbing
Plumbing
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Are you affected by someone who is dealing with an addiction? If so, know that you are not alone and that the PAL (Parents of Addicted Loved Ones) group can help. The group is available to provide education and support to anyone 18 years or older who is dealing with a friend or family member with an addiction. The meeting are at held on the second and fourth Monday nights at 7pm at Mountain Park Community Church at Pecos Rd and 24th St. in room 117. The meetings are free of charge, completely confidential and could change your life! Please join us and get the tools you need to help yourself and your addicted loved one. For more info go to www.pal-group.org.
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KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers Complete Treatment System/KIT Available: The Home Depot, Homedepot.com, & Hardware Store Meetings/ Events
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Crops of Luv™ We make Scrapbooks for critically-ill children who have had their "WISH" trip come true! Scrapbook with us, make embelishments for us, donate your time, or your commercial space, donate funds to ship albums, etc! Now accepting NEW or lightly used items for a FUNDRAISER at the end of February. Example: Scrapbook items, home decor, Party plan items, Gift Certificates, etc. Visit us at:
cropsofluv.com for more information!
Plumbing
480.634.7763 Ahwatukee based non-profit.
Pool/Spa Services
Pool/Spa Services
MARK’s POOL SERVICE Owner operated- 20yrs We do all the work, you have all the fun! Cleaning-monthly. $60 without chemicals. $75 with chemicals. Filter Cleaning Specials Call Mark 602-799-0147
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Tired of a Stranger in Your Backyard? It’s just me, helping you with your Pool needs! 30+ Years Exp No contracts. Call Rob 480-577-1710
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Plumbing
Plumbing
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Pool/Spa Services
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I CAN HELP!
23 Years Experience • Dependable & Reliable
Call Juan at
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PLUMBING $35.00 Off Any Service Call Today!
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AHWATUKEE’S #1 PLUMBER Licensed • Bonded • Insured
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Owner/Operator 480-848-6901 Ask for Travis or Adam • h2opoolservice@outlook.com
Ahw Resident • Owner Operated Maintenance & Repair Professional and Superior Service
Licensed • Bonded • Insured • ROC 189848
(480) 279-4155
Weekly, Bi-Weekly & Monthly Service Plans 15 Years Experience Serving Ahwatukee Residents
$39 Off* Any Service *Call for Details. For a Limited Time.
100% Guarantee on Our Work
From Water Heaters to Toilets, Slab Leaks to Clogs!
24/7 Emergency Service FAST 60 Minute Service Available
Estimates Available
480.405.3020 Bonded | Insured | Lic’d ROC 257806
We maintain, repair and service all types of pools, equipment, filters, cleaning systems, fresh water and salt water systems
Call me, Howard:
480.231.9651
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We Rise Above the Competition!
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We specialize in complete swimming pool remodeling to include interior finishes, waterline tile, decking, water features and repairs. A VETERAN OWNED COMPANY Licensed • Bonded • Insured AZ ROC KA-5 257866 BBB Accredited
480.830.9209
We also build new pools!
Windows
Motorycles/Scooters 169
JOHN’s WINDOW CLEANING 1-Story $125, 2-story $145 Up to 30 Panes Power Washing Sun Screens/Re-Screen’g Same Day Service 480-201-6471
Harley Davidson Wide Glide 2013 with 5,800 miles Like new must see! Extra chrome! Upgraded mufflers Upgraded tech 103 cu in engine. $14,900 480-277-9388
Remodeling
Remodeling
Kitchen & Bath
Remodeling
I'm Cindy and I am an Ahwatukee resident with 26+ years exp remodeling kitchens & bathrooms. Call me for an appointment. Let me provide you with renderings, ideas and a detailed proposal. We do flooring & granite, as well! Advanced Concepts Remodeling
ROC#147710 Bond/Ins I will personally manage your project from concept to completion. www.kitchensorbaths.com
602-980-9922
Roofing
Roofing
Pets and Pet Services
Roofing
Professional Roofing Contractors ofc: 480-895-3425 cell: 602-432-9183 Residential/Commercial Thirty three yrs exp. Specializing in repairs to shingles, tile, foam & flat roofing; walking decks; re-roofing. Quality service & very responsive.
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A FRIEND OF MINE Your in-home pet sitting and plant care service. For all your pet needs, domestics and exotics. Flat fee -no hidden costs. Serving Ahwatukee since 2003. Member of PSI. Bond/Ins’d 602-617-0993 Please visit us at: afriendofminepetsitting.com
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Roommates
Drexel LR SetIncludes sofa,2 chairs, coffee table ,end table, lamp and picture. Neutral colors. Can be divided. 500 or best offer. Like new condition. Also DR table with 2 leaf. 6 hairs and serving table. Walnut grain. Like new. 500 or best offer . 602 320-1981
50+ Female roommate wanted to share 3 bedroom 2 bath home in Ahwatukee. Private room and bathroom, shared kitchen. No smoking, no drugs. Call Evelyn at 602-680-7086
Condos/ Townhomes
ROC# 132572-C42 and L-42 100401
756 Roofing
Pet sitting in my home for dogs under 30 pounds. Call Evelyn at 602-680-7086 for rates. Ahwatukee resident. Large private yard with lots of grass for running and playing.
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Roofing
Pets and Pet Services
Pets and Pet Services
756
756
Voted one of the “Best of Ahwatukee” 9 Years Running!
Pet and Home Services
• Reasonable Rates • Special Pricing on Extended Service Licensed/Bonded/Insured Ahwatukee Resident
Call Eleanor Today!
480.287.4897
www.WhileYouAreAwayServices.com Tree Services Ahwatukee House for Sale S. Mt. Preserve. 1500 sq ft, 85044 zip No HOA, 258K Fully updated, 2 1/2 baths, lg office area, (480) 496-9802 for more info and photos via e-mail retam47@cox.net
Roofing
Member of ABM
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For Rent. Small, 1 bdrm. 1 bath condo, W/D, patio, pool and tennis courts, Ideal for one person, Call (602)550-0511 Lv. Message
raberdbajenco@msn.com
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Tiles, shingles, flat, repairs & new work Free Estimates • Ahwatukee Resident
VALLEYWIDE
Over 30 yrs. Experience
480-706-1453
Roofing
Licensed/Bonded/Insured • ROC #236099
The Most Detailed Roofer in the State
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Spencer’s $ 2,000,000,000 Celebration!
After 44 Years In Business Spencer’s Is About To Sell Our $200,000,000th Dollar In Sales. Millions Of Washers, Dryers, And Refrigerators, But More Importantly, Happy Customers. We Are Celebrating With Giving Away a $10,000 Luxury Kitchen, For One Lucky Winner! Come In Now For A Chance to Win.
12
MONTHS
SAME AS C
ASH**
32” LCD HDTV
DISHWASHER OVER THE COUNTER MICROWAVE
• Wide Color Enhancer • 2 HDMI Ports UN32J4000
WMH31017AS
199
$
25.4 CU FT REFRIGERATOR
WRS325FDAM PART OF THE
• 4.8 Cu.Ft. Capacity • 4 Radiant Elements • Custom Broil • Storage Drawer
WASHER
• 3.4 Cubic Foot Tub • 9 Wash Cycles • Porcelain Tub • 700 RPM Spin Speed CLOSEOUT NTW4650YQ
WFE320M0AS
ALL 3
1989
$
299
$
14.6 CU. FT. REFRIGERATOR • 2 Adustable Shelves • Veggie Crisper • Gallon Door Storage • Deluxe Quiet Design
25.3 CU. FT. REFRIGERATOR
199
$
STAINLESS MICROWAVE • 1.6 Cu.Ft. Oven Capacity • 1000 Watts • Soften and Melt • 300 CFM
179
$
LMV1683ST
• 6 Gallon Door Bins • Twin Cooling Plus • Door Alarm • 25.5 Cu. Ft. • 5 Spill Proof Glass Shelves
$1099 -10% Discount
449 989
HDA1100FWH
FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR
• Spill Proof Glass Shelves • Humidity Drawer • Gallon Door Bins • Water Filtration
$
$ HPS15BTHLCC
• Spill Proof Glass Shelves • Adjustable Gallon Door Bins • Humidity Controlled Drawer • Accu-Chill Temperature System
30” RANGE
CORPORATION
49LF5500
• 1.7 Cu. Ft. • 220 CFM Vent System • 1000 Watts
• Normal Wash Cycle (on dial) • Heated Dry On/Off (on rocker) • Standard Upper Rack
CLOSEOUT GSH25JGD
RF26HFENDSR
999
$
**With Low Monthly Payments. Special terms apply to purchases charged with approved credit to your SPENCERS TV and Appliance card issued by Wells Fargo Financial National Bank. Regular minimum monthly payments are required during the special-terms period. The no interest option means there is no interest if your purchase is paid in full within the special terms period; otherwise, interest accrues from date of purchase at the regular APR. The fixed APR is 28.99% as of 1/6/2016. Offer applies to Multi-Vendor New Year Sell-A-Thon - Amana, Bosch, Electrolux, Frigidaire, GE, Kitchen-Aid, LG Appliances, Maytag, Whirlpool, Sharp, Samsung, LG Electronics and Simmons Beautyrest purchases March 9, 2016 through March 16, 2016. Minimum $499 appliance and $299 electronics and $599 bedding purchase required. Minimum monthly payment is based on purchase price alone excluding tax and delivery charges. Credit purchases subject to credit approval. Other transactions may affect your monthly payment. See store for all available finance options.
AHWATUKEE | 4601 E. Ray Road • Phoenix | 480-777-7103 ARROWHEAD RANCH | 7346 W. Bell Road | 623-487-7700 EAST MESA/GILBERT | Gateway Towne Center | 4630 E. Ray Road | South End by Target | 480-988-1917 GILBERT | San Tan Village | 2711 S. San Tan Village Pkwy | 480-366-3900 GLENDALE | 10220 N. 43rd Ave | 602-504-2122 GOODYEAR | 3800 W. McDowell Rd | 623-930-0770 MESA | 115 W. First Ave | 480-833-3072 SCOTTSDALE | 14202 N. Scottsdale Rd | 480-991-7200 SCOTTSDALE/PHOENIX | 13820 N. Tatum Blvd | 602-494-0100 SCRATCH & DENT CENTER | MESA 310 W. Southern Ave | 480 -649-1811
Arizona’s Largest Independent Dealer!
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OPEN: MON-FRI 9AM-9PM; SAT 9AM-6PM; SUN 11AM-5PM
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