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TU reopening plan offers no �ive-day classroom option BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

s more Valley school districts begin rolling out reopening plans in the shadow of a surge in COVID-19 cases in Arizona, Tempe Union Superintendent Dr. Kevin Mendivil last week unveiled a plan that would put students in classrooms only once a week – and then without most of their classmates. Only hours after Gov. Doug Ducey cited the alarming rise in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, Mendivil announced that parents will have only two choices for their kids at the district’s seven campuses.

Students can have five-days of distance learning or they can have four and return to school one day a week on staggered schedules so that the entire student body – or even all members of one grade – will never be on campus together. Classrooms would see no more than a dozen students for any course. The announcement drew mixed and strong reactions from parents. Some hailed Mendivil’s bold move as a way to protect students and staff while others condemned its impact on students’ ability to learn and enjoy a high school experience that already has been ravaged by social distancing measures necessitated by the pandemic.

One parent started an online petition to demand a five-day in-class option, garnering slightly more than 1,000 signatures in five days. At 3:15 p.m. today, June 24, parents were urged to show up at the district headquarters, 500 W. Guadalupe Road, Tempe, to protest the absence of a five-day in-class option. The public is not allowed in the board room because of social distancing and the board is scheduled to discuss school resource officers at a 4 p.m. study session. Mendivil stressed the virus surge was as the

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SRO opponents gain unlikely ally in DiCiccio BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

s the Tempe Union High School District Governing Board prepares for a study session tonight on two members’ controversial request to not fund school resource officers on four campuses – including Desert Vista and Mountain Pointe – they’ve found an unlikely ally. “I don’t like the idea of having police officers in our schools,” Councilman Sal DiCiccio told AFN in an interview last week. DiCiccio’s stance puts him in the same camp as board members Andres Barraza and Brian Garcia, who want $450,000 earmarked for SROS at Desert Vista, Mountain Pointe, Corona del Sol and McClintock to be used for counselors instead. While the board will take no vote on the proposal until next month, it will conduct a study session beginning at 4 p.m. today.

Tempe Union Superintendent Dr. Kevin Mendivil, left, will lead a study session on school resource officers today while Governing Board member Brian Garcia leads the move to reallocate $450,000 in funds for SROs at four campuses, including Desert Vista and Mountain Pointe, and Board President Berdetta Hodge could cast the deciding vote on the issue next month. (Special to AFN)

Because the meeting will only be virtual, viewable on the district’s Facebook page, public comment will be limited to the comment section on the site.

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“when away from their homes and whenever they are within six feet of another person who is not a member of their family or household.” It exempts people with health conditions that would make a face covering difficult, people whose religious beliefs forbid it, restaurant patrons while they are eating and/or drinking and people walking outside or exercising if physical distanced by 6 feet from others who are not family members. It also exempts “people engaging in organized group or team sports, exercise or other physical activities where it is not practicable or feasible to wear a mask or physically distance” and those receiving or obtaining services or goods. And while businesses are being required to post signs warning patrons to wear a mask, owners are specifically not required to enforce the mandate – although they can call police if a patron refuses a request to wear a mask and will not leave the premises. Despite those exemptions, city officials fear police will be inundated with complaints.

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“I think mandating it – I would have been okay with, but saying we’re going to do this without any police enforcement of it,” he said. “Everybody is hyper-sensitive about masks right now,” he continued. “By using the police now as the middleman here, you’ve created a really bad situation for them and for the public’s expectation ... They have a total right to call the police department if they see someone without a mask.” Both City Manager Ed Zuercher and Police Chief Jeri Williams somewhat echoed those concerns during the council meeting. While repeated violations of Phoenix City Manager Ed Zuercher didn’t wear a mask during the the mandate could draw a $250 City Council meeting and said issuing tickets would only be a last fine, Zuercher said, “We want a resort. (Special to AFN) ticket to be the absolute last of Among them is Ahwatukee Councilman all possible actions because we want the Sal DiCiccio, who with Councilman Fred public to understand how serious it is.” Waring cast the two “no” votes in City Williams noted she had prepared eduCouncil’s 7-2 vote last Friday to impose cational materials for police to hand to the mandate. people not wearing a mask. “I’m very concerned about using the “It does not create a criminal record to police,” DiCiccio told AFN in an interview violate mask rules,” Police Chief Jeri Wilprior to the meeting. liams said during the meeting.

In a statement, Mayor Kate Gallego said, “We are in the midst of a pandemic” and noted that on Friday health officials reported a record high of 3,246 new cases. “Phoenix and Arizona are seeing a rapid increase in cases of COVID-19,” Gallego said. “Public health professionals tell us there are steps we can take to slow the spread and that facial coverings are an incredibly important tool.” Ahwatukee residents who venture into neighboring East Valley communities will entering communities with a range of responses to a mandate. Both Tempe and Scottsdale were among the first to enact mask requirements with possible penalties. Chandler eventually followed suit but only after a bitter argument among its City Council members. Mesa also has issued a mask mandate with potential fines while Gilbert Town Council approved a mask requirement with no penalties for violations. Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke decided to align with the actions of other cities. “It makes no sense to do anything that is so out of step with our neighbors,”

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State searching for effective virus message BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

he state’s top health official says the key to slowing the spread of COVID-19 could be finding a way to reach the people who believe they’re the least likely to get infected or suffer ill effects. Dr. Cara Christ said the biggest group of positive test results is now among those age 20 through 44. “They’re likely not the ones that are going to have the outcomes and the risk factors from COVID-19,’’ she told Capitol Media Services. “But we need everybody to keep in mind that all of us have connections to loved ones and family members that are high risk or people out in the community,’’ Christ said. “And that’s what we’re trying to protect by containing the spread.’’ The trick now, she said, is crafting a message that is designed with that audience in mind because “we do want to see these numbers come down and we want

to see the percent positivity go down.” That means convincing individuals to act safely – including those who may believe that even if they don’t think they’re invincible that contracting the virus won’t

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really hurt them. And that, Christ said, comes back to the messages of physically distancing and wearing a mask while out in public when staying six feet from others is impossible. That message is not getting across to those in the 20 to 44-year-old demographic, she said, as evidenced by the high number of people in that age group who are

testing positive – and as shown by videos of people crowding bars without masks. These are the people who are less likely to suffer severe adverse effects. But they’re clearly coming down with and probably transmitting the disease. Of more than 43,000 confirmed cases of State Health Director Dr. Cara Christ said the state is still searching for an effective mesCOVID-19 so sage on COVID-19 spread that will reach people who don’t think they’re vulnerable. (Capifar, more than tol Media Services) 46 percent fall into that age group but the disease, accounting for just 67 of the make up less than a third of the popula- more than 1,300 deaths. tion. see STATE page 6 Yet they’re not dying at the same rate of

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Hartke said. The city is not looking to throw anyone in jail for not wearing a mask, Hartke said, so the proclamation’s language has a limited enforcement aspect to it. Chandler Police said they would likely take an educational approach to how it would enforce any mask-wearing proclamations -- meaning officers would remind and advise residents to comply rather than issue a citation. Hartke had initially waited to see how the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors would react to the call for mandatory mask-wearing policies before he officially issued Chandler’s proclamation Friday. But the county supervisors approved a resolution that specifically states its mandate is not meant to usurp any actions taken by municipalities. Chandler restaurant owners were confused by their city’s requirement and begged city officials for clarification. The owner of one restaurant emailed city officials Friday saying a patron without a mask threw a chair and walked out without paying his bill when a waiter

asked him to put on a face covering. “How do you want restaurants to address this?” the owner asked. “Are we supposed to FORCE people to wear one? Walk around the restaurant and keep every individual in check? Give us some guidance on this, please. “Some customers are taking this out on my staff, walking out on them, not tipping them and yelling at them. My manager told me she was yelled at multiple times.” Chandler Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Terri Kimble also emailed city officials there, noting one section of Hartke’s proclamation said anyone over 6 “shall” wear a mask while the next section said it was voluntary. The same confusion over enforcement was evident in City Council last Friday. DiCiccio told his colleagues at the meeting that even before the vote there had been “18,500,000 interactions on social media and over 63,000 comments.” Some council members wanted block watch participants to enforce the measure and Councilman Michael Nowakowski said he was voting for it with the strict understanding business owners would not be required to enforce the mandate.

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Christ said exhortations for these people to protect themselves apparently does not work. So that, she said, requires a change in the message. “We need everyone to think about, ‘You may not feel sick, you may not think that you’ve been infected,’ ‘’ Christ said. “So, it’s really important that if you are going to be within six feet of somebody, you have got to wear that mask,’’ she said. Christ said it may not be that younger people see themselves as invincible. “I think a pandemic and a virus, they’re scary things, they’re hard to comprehend,’’ she said. “And I think if you are not seeing the direct outcomes, you may not think that it applies.’’ “A lot of them have grandparents and loved ones that they love and don’t want to see anything happen to,’’ Christ said. “This is really, really dangerous for those

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Beautifully updated home in Ahwatukee Retirement! 2019 HVAC unit, 2018 roof and 2016 Low E windows throughout! Open kitchen family room floor plan. 1,480 sf; 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Kitchen boasts newer LG stainless steel appliances and 2020 cabinet refinish in a trendy gray color with new ORB hardware. Breakfast bar, pantry and R/O. 2020 water heater. 2020 carpet. Newer laminate wood flooring. Large master suite with a niche just inside the entrance which makes a perfect small office / desk space. Master shower was remodeled in 2017.Enormous east facing back yard.

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Gorgeous 2,392 sf 5 bedroom, 3 full bathroom home. Backs to a greenbelt! Open kitchen family room floor plan. Kitchen has a center island, granite counter tops, custom cabinets, and black appliances. Family room has built in media center. Soaring vaulted ceilings! Large master suite has neutral color upgraded carpet, ceiling fan and large picture windows. Master bathroom has double sinks, separate soaking tub and walk in shower, and large walk in closet. The resort like back yard has an extended covered back patio with waterfall feature. Three car garage and RV Gate. Walking distance to Navarrete Elementary.

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Great development opportunity or horse property! 8.35 acre parcel in San Tan Valley. Spectacular panoramic mountain views! No HOA. Property can be split (if desired) into five 1.67 acre parcels. Miles of state trust land all around. Owner is willing to facilitate a minor land division. In the country but has nearby emergency services, hospital, schools, and shopping.

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Ruling puts Arizona businesses under gay �iring ban BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

new ruling last week by the U.S. Supreme Court on gay rights is imposing new restrictions on Arizona employers that neither the Legislature nor state courts were willing to do. The 6-3 decision by the high court effectively puts a provision into federal law that says people who contend they were fired the opportunity to sue under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which bars employers from discriminating based on sex. “Homosexuality and transgender status are inextricably bound up with sex,’’ the justices said. The move follows decades of unsuccessful efforts by some legislators to add sexual orientation and gender identification to existing laws that now prohibit discrimination in public accommodation and employment. Monday’s court ruling catches the rest of the state up to cities like Tucson, Phoe-

nix, Tempe and Flagstaff – whose antidiscrimination laws already cover sexual orientation. But the high court decision covers only employment discrimination. Rep. Daniel Hernandez, D-Tucson, chair of the Arizona LGBTQ Caucus, called the ruling a significant but only partial victory. He said nothing in the ruling provides blanket legal protections for gays. “In Arizona, you can still be discriminated against in stores, restaurants and hotels,’’ he said. “You can still be denied housing.’’ Hernandez noted that the Arizona Supreme Court last year ruled that Phoenix could not enforce its anti-discrimination ordinance against the owners of a calligraphy firm who refused to design wedding invitations for same-sex couples because it conflicted with their Christian beliefs. On one hand, Hernandez said, it was a narrow ruling, with the justices applying it to only the specific facts in that case. “But it laid out, essentially, a toolkit for those businesses that want to discriminate,’’ he said.

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reason behind his plan. “We put students first and you’ve heard this before in other presentations, but it does ground us in the work that we do on behalf of our students and putting their academic and their social- emotional needs at the forefront of everything that we do,” he said. “We also believe that our students can learn best when they feel safe, when we know they’re safe and they’re in a wellmaintained learning environment,” he continued. “But our employees matter just as much and it’s important for us to provide a healthy safe and supportive work environment for all of our employees.” Mendivil’s plan is a sharp departure from what neighboring districts with high schools are advancing. Mesa Public Schools last week rolled out three options – all on-line, five days in classrooms and a hybrid of those two. Gilbert, Higley and Chandler are all expected to release preliminary reopening plans this week and their superintendents also have signaled that a full-time in-class option is among them. Regardless, virtually all the plans – like Tempe Union – show that as long as COVID-19 remains a major health concern, social distancing will be shredding high school life on campuses for at least a few months. While Tempe Union is working on a “grab and go” approach to lunch for students who do come to class, Mesa said its junior and senior high schools will enforce social distancing in the cafeteria, forcing friends to sit six feet apart from each other. Assemblies, including spirit gatherings before games, and field trips are history, at least in the short term. “We’re not going to have large events and school-wide assemblies or student travel at this time – until it is determined to be safe by our health officials,” Mendivil said. “That doesn’t mean we can’t have an assembly in a different manner, especially done virtually, and we’re looking at variety of ways in which that can happen in a new and exciting different way,” he said. Extracurriculars appear to be somewhat limited. “Having the students on campus at least once or twice a day allow club activities to be maintained, whether it’s on that day that students are there or done virtually,” Mendivil said.

But Mendivil suggested that the survey responses were collected before a steady surge in virus cases began appearing in Arizona over the last two weeks. And he said a continuation of that trend could alter reopening plans. “This is a fluid model,” he said. “This is based on what we know today. I need to make that very clear to everyone because if things worsen, we are going to have to adjust accordingly because I will not put our students nor will I put our staff in an unsafe environment.” Still, Mendivil added, “I’m confident that we are able to connect our students with their teachers in a safe manner at the beginning of the school year unless something even more drastic happens.” “It gets students to school for a sense of normalcy – to have them come to school and just experience that is very important,” he said. Making connections was important, especially for freshmen just entering. “I know our principals already are sharing that because they are concerned about the incoming freshmen,” Mendivil said. “It’s their first time in high school, first time in our schools, and they’re having to come in this manner. So, it’s the most ideal but we want to make it special for them and in some way, shape or form.” Board members indicated they still had numerous questions about the overall plan. One included attendance. Board member Michelle Helm noted that students with 10 classes in a course have that course dropped from their schedule. “We have discussed this except it’s out of my hands in terms of making that decision,” Mendivil replied, saying he has posed that question to the Legislature, governor and state Superintendent of Public Schools Kathy Hoffman. He said students could check in for each course online but added, “I don’t know if that’s reasonable.” He said alternatives would be through assessment tests measuring what students have learned or looking at courses and assignments they’ve completed. “Those are valid questions that we’ve been asking for months, actually,” Mendivil said. “I’m hoping that we will have more flexibility during this time because you can’t continue to expect that school districts run with the same models of rules and guidelines when we’re doing something entirely different.”

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Of more than 6,200 parents who responded to Tempe Union’s survey, about half were concerned or very concerned about letting their children return to high school campuses while the other half said they felt safe to some degree about doing that. (Tempe Union)

As for sports, Mendivil said the district will rely on guidance from the Arizona Interscholastic Association, which has not yet said what might happen with the fall season, including football. But whatever the AIA decides will still require Tempe Union and all other districts to issue rules on how many fans will be allowed in stadium bleachers. Unless social distancing requirements are eased, that likely means students and fans won’t be packed into them shoulder-to-shoulder. “We’re trying to keep the students’ high school experience as much intact as possible,” Mendivil said, “so that if we are able to return to normal school setting, things

just can happen quickly and naturally and seamlessly with our students and families.” Some parents complained online that it appeared Tempe Union officials did not take their survey responses into consideration while developing the reopening plan. The responses from about 6,200 parents showed no dominant attitude toward how safe it was for students to return to campus, with about half answering either “concerned” or “very concerned” and the remainder “very safe” or “safe.” Slightly more than 50 percent of teachers felt concerned or very concerned about being on campus while only 35 percent felt it was “safe” or “very safe.”

More than 6,000 parents weighed in on Tempe Union’s survey that partly probed their preference for how teaching should occur when the 2020-21 school year begins. Nearly half have wanted in-classroom instruction. (Tempe Union)

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recent weeks to voice support and opposition to the proposal. DiCiccio has a reputation for his strong law-and-order positions on issues and his support of police. But when it comes to having officers on campuses, he said, their presence diminishes schools’ ability to have kids learn how to resolve their own differences. He harkened to his own high school years, saying he often got into fights because he was picked on a lot. “Back then the teachers would pull you to a room and say ‘you guys figure out,’” he explained. “It teaches you how to work out problems. Today, we have kids in schools, they get in a fight and it’s already an action that affects their record. “So, I have issues with that. I have real problems with that. Kids will be problems, that’s the way it is. And the police are always going to be a step away in our community. “If there’s a police action needed, they’ll be there on time. I know it sounds so weird – I’m coming from the left – but I’m looking at it purely in a logical way.” “I get the safety part of it, I understand that,” DiCiccio said. “I’m just looking at the police action itself. This is where the counselors and the school need to be able to handle their problems.” “A cop’s not a counselor,” he added. “They can’t handle the students’ personal problems.” He said that campus shootings should not be the major issue in the debate over SROs because “the police officer is now put in a bad position every day.” “A lot of these problems that they are dealing with – they need counselors,” DiCiccio said, adding: “Kids today have more pressure on them than we ever did and it’s wrong. …They’re driven to a point where they feel like they

rollment. That’s why the Phoenix Dance Cooperative in Ahwatukee is holding a special performance on zoom at 6:30 Saturday, June 27, so people can enjoy the young dancers and hopefully be motivated to

can’t do anything right anymore.” Stating “there are more pressures on these kids today that a police officer cannot handle,” DiCiccio said there are times when a police officer is needed at a school but that districts could hire far less expensive security guards who are trained or have a military background. Proponents of SROs cite, among other things, the rash of school shootings that have plagued the nation with increasing frequency in recent years as a reason for funding the positions. They also say that uniformed police officers on campus are not only a comforting reassurance to students concerned about safety, but also interact in a positive manner with students regularly and work with counselors to help troubled teens. Former Kyrene School Board member Bernadette Coggins expressed alarm over the possibility of abolishing SROs at the four campuses or having one officer responsible for more than one campus. She said Tempe Union SROs have a reputation for focusing on student support rather than discipline and the district needs them in the mix with social workers and counselors to address students’ social-emotional needs. DiCiccio two years ago held a forum with superintendents – including Dr. Jan Vesely from Kyrene – to discuss school security following the deadly Valentine’s Day massacre that took the lives of 17 people, including 14 students, at a Florida high school. During that discussion, Phoenix Police officers gave superintendents some ideas on how to make their schools and campuses safer with modifications of their infrastructure as well as additional security measures since some of the school chiefs there had either no SROs or not enough for all their campuses. Police also stressed that it is up to school districts to cover the cost of SROs – which

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can range from $80,000 to more than $100,000 in salary and benefits. Opponents of SROs say that students’ mental and emotional health has been critically affected by the prolonged closing of campus and the pandemic’s continuing disruption of school and their personal lives, as well as the lives of their relatives and friends. Hence, they say, more counselors are needed. Some SRO opponents also echo the same complaints that have been at the heart of weeks of nationwide protests against police treatment of people and communities of color. They say uniformed police on campuses constitute an oppressive presence and that they focus on disciplining students more than anything else. Until late May, Tempe had planned to spend $450,000 to fund the positions after losing state grants that paid for them. The state has only a limited amount of money for SROs and competition among Arizona’s 926 public high schools for the funds has been fierce. It became even more competitive when the Legislature last year broadened the use of those grants to include social workers, counselors and psychologists. Tempe’s plan hit a major roadblock two weeks ago when Garcia and Barraza, citing more the 350 emails opposing the SROs, moved to immediately redirect the money. Those emails came amid nationwide protests against police officers’ treatment of people of color, particularly blacks. The protests were sparked by the slaying of a black man in Minneapolis police custody and, locally, by a Department of Public Safety officer’s fatal shooting of a black man during a traffic stop. Los Angeles last week became the most recent city to announce it would phase out police officers in schools and similar moves have been undertaken or discussed

in dozens of cities nationwide. Garcia’s and Barraza’s motion lost in a 3-2 vote after board President Berdetta Hodge, the only black member, sided with Michelle Helm and Sandra Lowe. The majority heeded Superintendent Dr. Kevin Mendivil’s request that his staff have some time to gather data and talk to police so that the board could have a fuller discussion of the issue. But all the board members and Mendivil said they understood the SRO opponents’ positions but that the issue required a fuller discussion as well as input from the community. During the Governing Board’s meeting last week, Mendivil said, “I want to be able to provide information to you and to share with you the role of the SRO, talk about the role in this district – in most districts – of the counselor because they’re more academic counselors.” He also said he wanted to present information about social workers now in the district, who he said work primarily with special education students. “You need to see a comprehensive picture of that,” Mendivil continued, adding he also wanted to detail the district’s partnership with Tempe’s Care Seven, a 24-7 crisis intervention and victim assistance program that provides counseling services and social-emotional support for youth, veterans and crime victims. “My goal is to bring you information and then we can make the wisest and best decisions,” he told the board. “There’s a limited dollar amount,” he continued, adding he is trying to “gain additional money from both the City of Tempe and City of Phoenix. “That may take a while but we’re pretty confident we’re going to get something so that will bring additional resources to maybe provide opportunities to do maybe a broader way of approaching support for our students that may include SROs.”

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National parks’ repairs get U.S. senators’ nod BY ELLIE BORST Cronkite News

ASHINGTON – U.S. Senators broke into applause last week as they gave overwhelming approval to a bill allocating up to $1.9 billion a year for public lands acquisition and national park maintenance fund, a bill advocates said is “55 years overdue.” The Great American Outdoors Act would fund up to $1 billion a year in repairs at national parks, which have compiled an almost $12 billion maintenance backlog over the years. The bill would also guarantee $900 million a year for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, used by state and local governments for parks and public land acquisitions. “It is the most significant piece of conservation legislation that Congress has passed in 50 years or more,” Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colorado, said during debate on the bill. Critics said the bill would increase the national debt for questionable spending, considering COVID-19 and other challenges the country faces. But those arguments appeared to carry little weight with senators who voted 73-25 for the bipartisan bill. Arizona Sens. Kyrsten Sinema, a Democrat, and Martha McSally, a Republican, both co-sponsored and voted for the bill. The bill must still go back to the House, where final approval is expected. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill, after tweeting in March that it will be “HISTORIC” when “I sign it into law.” Despite its bipartisan backing and support from hundreds of groups, the push for the bill has been going on for years. “Today we celebrate an important milestone that is 55 years overdue,” said a statement from Jennifer Rokala, executive director of the Center for Western Priorities. “We look forward to the bill getting quick consideration in the House, so the president can sign it into law.” It was in 1964 that Congress first approved the LWCF, which dedicates revenue from offshore oil and gas leases to parks and public lands. Over those five decades, the fund has collected a total of $40.9 billion, of which $235 million has been spent in Arizona on

Water gushes out of the Grand Canyon’s 1960s-era Trans-canyon Pipeline in this 2012 photo. The 16-mile pipeline is exposed to the elements and was prone to cracks, one of many health and safety repairs needed at the park. (Grand Canyon National Park/Creative Commons)

projects ranging from the Grand Canyon to the Lost Dutchman State Park. Kevin Dahl, Arizona senior program manager for the National Parks Conservation Association, said he is “very enthusiastic about the bill and its prospects.” “This bill will make it (LWCF) permanently funded at the right level,” he said, noting that the annual appropriations process made it “impossible to know how much money is available” under the pro-

gram before. The previous allocation process also allowed funds in the LWCF to be diverted to projects other than wildlife and environmental programs, supporters of the bill said. The bill also creates a dedicated fund for maintenance of national parks. The National Park Service estimated in September 2018 that deferred maintenance in all national parks totaled nearly

A construction crew works on the boundary wall at the Grand Canyon’s Duck on the Rock Viewpoint in this 2012 file photo. The Grand Canyon had $313 million in deferred maintenance in 2018, part of the almost $12 billion in parks projects nationwide. (Kristen M. Caldon,NPS/Creative Commons)

$12 billion, with $507 million of that backlogged work in Arizona. The Grand Canyon National Park alone needed more than $313 million in work, the park service said. Supporters said the work is badly needed. “It’s not about painting a building, it’s about fixing leaky pipes that are wasting precious water at some of our parks,” said Sandy Bahr, director of the Sierra Club’s Grand Canyon chapter. “That’s the kind of thing that can have a real impact.” It’s unclear when the House will take up the bill for final approval, but a spokesman for the House Natural Resources Committee said it is expected to approve the bill without amendments. Committee chairman, Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Tucson, tweeted Wednesday that it is time to “permanently #FundLWCF” after what he said were decades of trying. But critics in the Senate argued that the time was wrong. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, an ardent opponent of the bill, said it is hard to support a public lands bill that does not provide support for coastal cities and receding shorelines in the South. “It spends billions on where people vacation, but absolutely nothing on where people live,” Cassidy said. “It sends the final message to the American people that the Senate cares more about parks than it does about people.” Cassidy said the bill takes money from the Treasury and benefits few states. Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyoming, agreed during a floor debate, saying the bill will add $17 billion to the national deficit over the next 10 years. But Gardner, one of the bill’s 59 co-sponsors, said funding national parks is important, and that the bill could lead to the creation of 100,000 jobs in the first year. Dahl agreed that approval of the bill comes with great timing, as national and state parks will benefit from the “very much needed” infrastructure projects that will help the economy rebound. And, Bahr said, the benefits are not just economic. “There’s a huge backlog in maintenance for the parks and if we don’t care for those resources, they are not going to be here for our kids and their kids to enjoy,” Bahr said.

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en years ago, Diana Darmawaskita opened Inspire Kids Montessori in Ahwatukee with four children and a passion to inspire children to reach their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning. Starting with only four students, the school only offered half-day programs. But it didn’t take long before enrollment swelled to 120 students and the school expanded to full-day programs. The enrollment created a need for a larger space so Darmawaskita moved to her current Chandler Boulevard location, and over time modi�ied the building, creating bright, clean classrooms designed for collaborative learning, adding enhanced security systems and building nature-themed playgrounds for students of different age groups on 15,000 square feet of outdoor space. Now, Darmawaskita has her eyes on a

It’s just not physical space that has changed in that time. “Our curriculum has also evolved through the years,” Darmawaskita said. “To our individualized academic curriculum for ages 13 months through 6 years – which Diana Darmawaskita, lower right, founded Inspire Kids Montessori in Ahwatukee 10 features a strong years ago and hopes to open a second campus sometime this fall in Chandler and emphasis in readeventually another in north Phoenix. (Special to AFN) ing and writing – we’ve added an introduction to STEM different kind of expansion. While still running the Ahwatukee (science, technology, engineering and school, she hopes to open a second, larg- math) principles and project-based learner campus in south Chandler at 3111 E. ing, music and movement classes, the study of �ine art, social studies, lessons Queen Creek Road. “We are very excited about this new in manners and other activities to engage students.” chapter in our school’s history,” she said.

They’ve even added “Story Yoga.” “It’s all about giving children a balanced education and our teachers amaze us with their creativity,” she said, noting toddlers learn about the effects of water pollution and have studied Michelangelo by learning how to draw with markers upside down. “Our kindergarten students are introduced to public speaking by presenting their end of year STEM projects to their parents and other students,” she added. With programs geared to meet the unique needs of each child, students also learn to treat other children and adults with grace and courtesy and they are taught how to cook and clean up after themselves.” Gardens offer students a chance to explore and learn to tend plants as part of the Montessori principle of practical life skills.

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100+ Women Who Care gifts A New Leaf BY KIM TARNOPOLSKI AFN Contributor

worldwide pandemic could not stop the members of 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun from coming together in April. Every quarter, women from around Ahwatukee meet to learn about local charities and ultimately support one with their donations. The group could not meet in person due to the stay-at-home orders, so they met virtually via Zoom. “It would have been easy to cancel our giving circles, but we felt called to do our part during this crisis,” stated Kim Tarnopolski, chief community of�icer. “So many charities had to cancel their main fundraising events due to COVID. We knew our $10,000+ would go a long way in helping a

Joe Dulin, chief philanthropy officer for A New Leaf, and Laura Bode, the nonprofit’s director of community and civic engagement, hold their gift from 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun. (Special to AFN)

local nonpro�it.” It is the members of the 100+ Women Who Care chapter that bring the local

causes to the group. Diane Hughes, Darlene Pany, Judy Tapscott and Zita Johnson nominated A New Leaf.

This Mesa-based charity serves the community by providing resources that include homeless and domestic violence shelters with services, affordable housing solutions, youth services, foster care, counseling, �inancial literacy, neighborhood economic development, workforce support and community services. The nominating members were speci�ically drawn to A New Leaf’s DVSTOP program that is committed to protecting domestic violence victims and empowering individuals to break the cycle of abuse. With more people working from home during the COVID pandemic, there is concern that many people are in potentially deadly situations sheltering in a home with an abuser. In 2018, there were 38,674 domes-

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Ahwatukee mom, 2 daughters honored by charity AFN NEWS STAFF

n Ahwatukee woman and her two daughters recently were honored for their community service. Sarah Woods and daughters Ariada and Elia received multiple awards from the Ahwatukee Foothills National Charity League, which aims to foster motherdaughter relationships through community service, leadership development and cultural experiences. Awards given to Ariada included the Modelette Award for having the highest combined Class of 2022 grade level philanthropic hours and the Hourglass Award with over 100 hours served in the chapter. Elia received the Yellow Rosebud Award for more than 50 combined philanthropy hours as well as the Modelette Award with the highest philanthropy hours for her 2024 Class. Sarah received the Class of 2022 and Class of 2024 Mother/Daughter service award for the highest grade level philanthropy hours for a mother/daughter team. As a mother/daughter team, they

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With a National Early Childhood Program Accreditation, Inspire Kids also involves parents in all aspects of its programming -- and its Halloween parade in the Trader Joe’s strip mall, kindergarten graduation and winter performance give students a chance to show their mothers and fathers some of the things they have learned in school. Although Darmawaskita got her bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and an MBA in operations management and supervision, she said she discovered she had a passion for working with children. She had her share of challenges imple-

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tic violence-related calls for help made to hotlines in Arizona, 252,806 nights of emergency shelter were provided for victims, and 22,293 victims received mobile or community-based services. A New Leaf answered 19,732 of those calls for help, provided 26,785 nights of shelter, including nearly 500 nights through our over�low shelter program

Senior Center, Rebuilding Together Valley of the Sun, St. Mary’s Food Bank, St. Vincent de Paul, Treasures for Teachers and Valleywise Health Foundation. In addition, Ariada, an incoming junior at Desert Vista High School, was involved in cross country, Thunder Running Club and track and �ield. She also participated in the French Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, peer tutoring, concert orchestra and took honors classes. Elia just completed eighth grade at Altadena Middle School and will be attending Desert Vista. She has been involved with karate at MounAhwatukee mom Sarah Woods and daughters Ariada and Elia tainside Martial Arts and recently were honored for their community service. (Special to AFN) earned her green belt. Her activities included advanced band logged over 250 volunteer hours. playing the �lute, National Junior Honor Sarah and her daughters joined the Society and volunteers at the Church Café organization two years ago and through at Central Christian Ahwatukee. it have helped a back-to-school clothing Sarah, who owns an Ahwatukee-based drive, Feed My Starving Children, FurAEI Advertising, liked the fact that they nishing Dignity, Jared Boxes, Lost our could plan out their volunteer hours with Home Pet Foundation, Mountain Park menting that passion, recalling how she founded the school during the Great Recession and had to overcome a lack of brand recognition and an original campus site that had little street visibility, making it dif�icult to some parents to �ind the school. Overcoming those challenges also brought some surprises. “I was originally planning on providing only half-day programs,” she recalled. “However, soon it became clear that there was way more demand for all-day programs…. We were surprised and pleased with how quickly we were able to reach our full capacity.” Looking at the next 10 years, Darma-

when no other shelter was available and provided legal help for 570 individuals. “It’s easy to forget that people are suffering in domestic violence situations, but the truth is, it’s happening all around us,” said New Leaf CEO Michael Hughes. “A New Leaf has developed a continuum of crisis intervention and support services, from our crisis hotline, to emergency shelter, to court advocacy. DVSTOP was established to make sure there is always a safe

waskita exudes the same kind of passion that propelled her founding of Inspire Kids Montessori. She envisions eventually starting a third campus, a wider variety of educational programs with workshops “on the importance of early childhood education and parenting skills that will re�lect Dr. Maria Montessori’s philosophy and will bene�it children and parents in our community.” “We are not just a Montessori school,” she stressed. “We are part of the community who cares and commits to providing the highest quality early education programs possible to our community. Our children deserve it and our country depends on it.”

place and support for someone escaping a domestic violence situation, even when all other shelters in our community are full,” said Michael Hughes, CEO of A New Leaf. “Despite how important this program is, we struggle to secure adequate funding to support it,” he added. “We are so grateful to 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun for choosing to support DVSTOP. This support is truly life changing, if not lifesaving, for people who

various opportunities available throughout the year. “Before we joined, we knew very little about the many charities that NCL served,” she said. “Not only did we learn a lot about each one, I enjoyed spending time with my daughters serving the philanthropies.” National Charity League members not only participate in volunteer work, but activities may include building leadership skills, such as learning how to conduct a meeting, business etiquette, project management and life skills. Speakers present on a wide array of topics. The nonpro�it was founded in 1925 and is open to mothers and their daughters in grades 7-12. There are over 270 chapters and 72,000 members. Close to 250 members belong to the Ahwatukee chapter. Ahwatukee chapter members volunteered a total 5,797 hours from June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020. Information: ahwatukeefoothills. nationalcharityleague.org/ or email: membershipAhwatukeeFoothills@ nclonline.org.

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Where: 4025 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee Info: 480-659-9402 or inspirekidsmontessori.com Tours: Inspire Kids Montessori is enrolling now utilizing the IKM C.A.R.E.S. (Covid-19, Assessment, Responsibility, Education, Safety) program. Virtual school tours via Zoom, and campus tours on Saturdays from 9-11 a.m. are available for working parents by appointment by contacting inspirekidsmontessori.com or by emailing info@inspirekidsmontessori.com. For more information on Inspire Kids and the C.A.R.E.S. program call 480-659-9402.

are desperate for a way out.” 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun donated $11,150 to A New Leaf. If you’d like to learn more about A New Leaf, visit TurnANewLeaf.org. 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun meets quarterly and always welcomes guests who have a heart for giving. Register for their Aug. 18 giving circle or learn more at 100WWCValleyoftheSun.org.

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I have lived in the greater Ahwatukee Foothills area for over 20 years. I truly believe that there is no �iner place to live in Phoenix or Arizona for that matter. What we have here is truly a blessing. I have elected to write this open letter to my neighbors to address the matter of apathy – a sin that I and many others are guilty of. It must end! If we are to continue to enjoy all that this Community affords us, we must become more active and involved in the HOA. Two major events are about to take place in the very near future. The �irst is the election to amend our bylaws on July 30 and the second the election of new board members. Please take the time to investigate both and actively participate. One major element of the by-laws amendment is term limits. We have sev-

eral current board members who have served admirably and sel�lessly for over a decade. They have continued to serve mainly due to their commitment but also because few others have stepped forward. I thank them for what they have accomplished but it is simply time for new ideas and fresh thinking. I plan to be a candidate for the board. However, this is not a solicitation for your vote but a challenge to get involved. - Michael C. Warren

Foothills HOA board needs many changes now

To the homeowners in the Foothills HOA: I was brought up to be a helper and would now like to help our troubled homeowners with our HOA. I am George Lemley, a 31-year resident of The Foothills. In my work life, I was an X-ray

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Many of the people I met with didn’t know what the HOA was doing but they did have speci�ic things they knew weren’t being attended to. The general feeling was things weren’t as good as they could be as evidenced by the many grievances they shared with me. They felt the HOA doesn’t care about the individual homeowner very much. I am running for the board and if elected I will work for those issues listed above but also for a closer, friendlier relationship with the owners of our community. It shouldn’t be so hard to either �ind out what our HOA is doing or to change what they have done in the past. Please vote for the reform petition but including term limits this July 30 and vote for me in the following election, probably September. We need a change, well... many changes. - George Lemley

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hen Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers opened in Ahwatukee this January, optimism was high for yet another slam dunk for the Valley’s newest “neighborhood burger joint.” It was the third burger and brew spot opened by Scottsdale-based Square One Concepts in the East Valley, joining Gilbert’s Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers that opened in December 2016 and Chandler’s that opened in March 2015. There are now 12 Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers in Metro Phoenix and two in Southern California, making it the fastest

growing brand within Square One Concepts roster. And then came St. Patrick’s Day and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego’s state of emergency declaration on COVID-19, followed three days later by Gov. Doug Ducey’s statewide directive that closed bars and limited restaurant service to takeout, delivery or drive-through. For Square One Concepts founder and CEO S. Barrett Rinzler and his staff at restaurants that include Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers, Bourbon & Bones, Famous 48, and Wasted Grain, the ensuing months have been “a roller coaster ride.” And one he said he hopes never to revisit. “We were shut down, then re-

opened with limited menu curbside takeout at some locations, then opened all locations for take-out, and now we’ve opened our dining rooms at limited capacity,” Rinzler said. The changes meant adjustments had to be made at all Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers locations, as well as other brands owned and operated by Square One Concepts, Inc. Often those adjustments required nearly day-by-day readjusting depending on the status of the shut-down, and the comfort level of customers. “Our team had to adjust quickly, act quickly, then revise, adjust and act again, all the

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S. Barrett Rinzler, left, founder/CEO of Square One Concepts chats with Chef Robert of Cold Beer and Cheeseburgers, one of the Scottsdale company’s brands. (Special to AFN)

Stress-free hair salon caters to kids BY COTY DOLORES MIRANDA AFN Contributor

igtails & Crewcuts: Haircuts for Kids opened its doors June 11 with a rousing reception from family and friends. The bright and colorful salon at 4810 E. Ray Road, designed especially to appeal to children, is the first Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise opened in Arizona, though another is planned in north Phoenix. Owned and operated by single mother Sarah Wallace, the choice of the franchise itself and the location of the new salon Gilbert mom Sarah Wallace chose Ahwatukee for her salon for kids, Pigtails and Crewcuts: were both results of serious and Haircuts for Kids, because she saw an unserved market for the type of services she offers. time-consuming research. (Pablo Robles/AFN Staff Photographer) “My personal mantra is ‘Do

what is right, not what is easy,’ she explained. “I did a lot of research to find a business that fit into that mindset and frankly rejected many businesses on the grounds of there not being a good ethical fit.” Wallace, a mother of four children ages 9 to 16, said, “Both the Pigtails & Crewcuts franchise and their CEO Wade Brannon truly believe in the values they espouse – honesty, fairness, and integrity – and those resonated with me. They’ve also been a great source of support so far.” A Gilbert resident of 12 years, Wallace said she scoured the East Valley looking for just the right place. “Ahwatukee didn’t really have any children’s haircutting

salons; there used to be one but it closed, so there’s a lot of demand,” she explained. “That’s the niche we want to fill.” Opening her dream business during COVID-19 was a scary proposition, but in early May when Gov. Doug Ducey lifted the shutdown of salons and barbershops, Wallace breathed a sigh of relief. As the single parent of three boys and a girl, Wallace is cognizant of the need for social distancing in her salon as well as following all CDC guidelines for sanitation protocols. She said she wants parents and their children to feel total comfort in her Pigtails & Crewcuts salon. “We’re limiting the number of

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Two win big as Spencer’s 4 millionth customers BY ANNIKA TOMLIN AFN Staff Writer

wo Spencer’s TV & Appliance customers were awarded major shopping sprees at its original location in Mesa recently. Patti Everts of Scottsdale and Richard Holmes of Peoria each won $10,000 to spend at the store for being its 4 millionth transaction. John Polainer, the Scottsdale location’s general manager, gave them certificates. He also served as the salesperson who sold Everts her appliances at the Scottsdale store. Everts’ prize-winning trip was her first visit to Spencer’s. “I bought a whole new kitchen,” Everts said gleefully. “I bought everything that a kitchen should be—a washer and dryer, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher, the whole kitchen.” Everts said she’s never won anything like this. At first, she thought she thought the

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while double-checking health measures to ensure our employees and our guests were safe and comfortable, especially with dine-in services resuming,” Rinzler wrote recently in InBusiness Magazine. “We’re working hard to stay ahead of this as much as possible, but you don’t really know until you’ve been through it.” Rinzler said the social distancing measures necessitated to reopen indoor dining at restaurants have taken its toll on the organization’s bottom line. Yet, adhering to the health protocols meant being able to serve Ahwatukee diners once again inside the 5,000 square foot Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers, as well as on their expansive misted and dog-friendly patio, located at 5005 E. Chandler Blvd. Ahwatukee residents Jason and Jacque Denis are among those enjoying the return of dine-in service at Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers. The couple said there’s “nothing like a cold brew and a burger” after a day of riding with friends on their Harley-Davidson motorcycle. And they’re glad to finally have one close

phone call from Spencer’s was a trick. “I received a phone call in the afternoon, and I thought I was punked; I really did,” Everts said matter of factly. “I didn’t know the person calling me. I didn’t recognize the number on my cellphone. I was trying to be excited for him, but I didn’t want to be super excited and be wrong. “Then John (Polainer), my salesperson, calls me about an hour later and congratulated me and then I knew it was real.” Everts is not sure how she will spend her $10,000, but she’s excited to return to Spencer’s when she is ready. Holmes is a long-time customer of Spencer’s and was also surprised that he had won. “One of the managers let me know,” Holmes said. “I was surprised and right after that the salesman called me.” To enter into the competition, Holmes bought a new stove and refrigerator. He bought all of his appliances at Spencer’s in the last 15 years. Holmes had also never won something to

to their home of 15 years. “My husband and I were so excited to see Ahwatukee was getting Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers for several reasons. Ahwatukee needs more variety of restaurants, and we’d visited the one in Chandler several times and loved their food,” said Jacque Denis, adding that her favorite of the 1,300 customizable burgers is the Bacon PB&J Burger. “They have a great selection of food and beer and have the best patio seating with multiple large TVs to watch and Mist-360 Breeze misters, so you’re nice and comfortable sitting on the patio on a hot Arizona day,” she said. Ahwatukee’s Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers boasts 130 beer choices, a full bar and an expansive menu that includes much more than their famous half-pound, handformed never-frozen, ground chuck customizable burgers. Jumbo salted pretzels, sliders, grilled drumettes, sandwiches, stadium char dogs, salads, their MMMac & Cheese variations and a kids’ 12-years-and-younger menu round out their offerings. As part of their COVID-19 safety protocols, Ahwatukee’s GM Zak Kennedy said

Scottsdale Spencer’s TV & Appliances General Manager John Polainer, center, awards the 4 millionth transaction winners Richard Holmes, left, and Patti Everts, right. (Annika Tomlin/AFN Staff)

the magnitude of this prize. “My first experience with them was really good and every experience since has been great so I just keep coming back,” Holmes said. He already used most of the gift on more appliances and will finish + using the winnings and continue to be “a Spencer’s customer forever.” “We got another new stove and another new refrigerator, and a deep freezer and a TV. Now we’re just waiting to get some

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers opted to provide one disposable menu per table, offer an online menu at ColdBeers.com that can be referenced via mobile devices and post the menu and specials on some of the restaurant’s 44 flat screen TVs. Rinzler added that a designated team was put in place to sanitize all surfaces throughout the day. For customers, additional hand sanitizer dispensers were installed in the entryway and dining room. In addition to a 10-point employee health check before every shift, all staff members wear a mask and wash and sanitize their hands frequently. Spacing of tables and bar seats encourages social distancing with reminders appearing on signage throughout the restaurant. “Safety is our number one priority. And we’ve prepared our staff to empathize and be patient,” said Rinzler, who was named Restaurateur of the Year and inducted into the Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame in 2017. As a boy growing up in Ohio, Rinzler’s dream was to be an architect. While pursuing his degree in real estate and finance at Arizona State University, Rinzler turned his eyes to building a restaurant business. “I’ve always been fascinated with building

more stuff,” Holmes said. After buying a new stove, Holmes sold his other one but now has three refrigerators and a freezer in his house. Spencer’s has 10 Valleywide locations that are practicing social distancing during the pandemic and offers virtual listings of its appliances on its website. Polainer was happy to award the winners and is hopeful that by next year the company will have reached the 5 millionth transaction mark.

and constructing things, and now I’m in on the designing and the layout of our Square One Concepts restaurants,” he said “I handle a lot of design, and I get the architect experience without all the technical aspects.” Square One Concepts, which Rinzler launched in Scottsdale in 2011, is a familyowned and operated full-service hospitality management, concept development, design and consulting firm. Rinzler has created, designed and managed more than 20 unique concepts throughout the Southwest, San Diego, Carlsbad and Denver. Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers is the fastestgrowing brand within Square One Concepts. Normally aggressively expansive, Square One Concept’s 2020 restaurant openings currently remain in a holding pattern. Rinzler said this time last year, Square One Concepts had five restaurants coming online. Presently, even the proposed second Bourbon & Bones, a 6,750 square foot space in Gilbert’s San Tan Village, slated to open this September, has already been delayed. Yet, ever the optimist, Rinzler said he’s intent on getting it open for Thanksgiving and the holiday season. Information: ColdBeers.com.

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people in the salon and we’re using only three salon chairs to ensure proper distancing,” she said. Appointments are encouraged, though if the salon isn’t busy, Wallace said they may take an occasional walk-in. The waiting area is no longer available; clients are asked to wait in their cars until they’re called in by their stylist. Playful masks that read ‘I am smiling!’ are worn by Wallace and her one stylist, hands are washed between each haircut, and all stations, chairs and surfaces are sanitized regularly. An unfortunate loss due to pandemic restraints are the salon’s sharable toys, and even the franchise’s traditional train table. “We’re wanting to be on the safe side, and we look forward to bringing them all back when we’re given the go-ahead,” said Wallace. There’s plenty to entertain the kids merely by being at Pigtails & Crewcuts. The salon’s walls – which were transformed from everyday white to cheery chartreuse and three other eye-popping colors – bring an immediate smile.

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The children’s salon chairs are childsize cars of various makes and colors and, leading the line-up, the franchise’s iconic red and black train engine. For older children or adults, there are the more traditional salon chairs. At this writing, Wallace has only one stylist available, and that, too, is a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic downturn. “It’s been really hard getting stylists, and I’m hearing that from so many owners all over the country. People are either scared to come back or they’re making too much money on unemployment. I worked at an ASU research lab after graduation, and I was making less there than people are making now on unemployment,” said Wallace, who continues to advertise for stylists. “But it will pick up,” she stated optimistically. “And the one stylist I do have, Jenna McCaleb, is the best. “She’s worked for Pigtails & Crewcuts in Kansas and Texas, and when she moved to Arizona last year, she started looking for kids’ salons because she likes working with children. She heard through our franchise we were opening, and she waited pa-

tiently for us to open our doors.” Wallace is a 2017 graduate of Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in biology. She will graduate from West Texas A&M in December with her master’s in business administration. As a mother, she understood the need for services that cater to children. Doing her due diligence, she met with a mentor from SCORE, and a private business consultant in her quest to find the perfect match for her and her family. That research led her to Pigtails & Crewcuts. “I loved Pigtails & Crewcuts because the franchise was affordable and I love working with kids, so it’s a comfortable fit for me,” she said. “And with lots of families with children in Ahwatukee, I knew it would be a perfect place for this business to thrive.” Pigtails & Crewcuts, billed as a stressfree haircutting experience for the whole family, offers other services, including a First Haircut package that includes a lock of hair and a photo; ear piercing, braiding, detangling, hair glitter and hair scents and even nail polish. Salon products include the hair care

products, Rosemary Repel to prevent head lice; brushes, toys and gifts, headbands, bows, hair clips and more. Even with her start during COVID-19, Wallace cheerfully recounts her belief that this was the perfect answer to her search for a future for her and her family. “I was looking for a business where I could end every day knowing that I did my best to be able to do something good for someone each day, and seeing the parents and kids smiling faces when they see their reflections in the mirror after their haircuts fits that bill nicely,” she said. “I love this business and I’m hoping we can form meaningful connections in the community for years to come.” Ahwatukee’s Pigtails & Crewcuts is located at 4810 E. Ray Road in the Foothills Park Place Shopping Center and directly across 48th Street from Target. Hours are Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. They’re currently closed Monday and Tuesday but will be expanding hours to be open Monday as more stylists are hired. Information: Pigtails&Crewcuts.com/ Ahwatukee or 480-561-8760.

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youth foundation created to honor the legacy of Larry Thomas and empower youth has of�icially launched in the Valley. Created by Joe and Charley Taylor, Larry’s parents, and ran by his siblings, the Larry Thomas Youth Development Corporation aims to empower Phoenix-area youth to excel beyond self-limitations. The organization will provide educational support for kids in need to make sure they don’t fall through the cracks and can achieve success later on in life. “We just want to keep his vision going of no kid left behind,” said Jojo Taylor, Thomas’ brother. “We are educational based. We want to help kids stay informed and do what we can to help them take the next step whether that be college or vocational school, whatever it may be for them to be successful.” The goal of the organization falls in line with the Thomas’ belief of giving every kid an opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background or any struggles they may go through at home. That was his mission when he established the Arizona Saints youth football organization in south Phoenix, a program that has long been successful. This was also the mindset he brought with him to coach both high school track and �ield and football. Thomas spent two years at Desert Edge High School as the head coach of the track and �ield program and one as the head freshman football coach under former coach Rich Wellbrock. He then went on to coach the track and �ield team at Copper Canyon High School before being hired at Mountain Pointe in 2019. He was gearing up to be the head freshman football coach for the Pride last season before he started experiencing headaches in late April and into early May. A trip to the emergency room on the night of May 2 resulted in emergency surgery to re-

“Once she realized the im- also being planned. pact he had, she wanted to “Once a month, educators or really any do something to honor him.” man that wants to give back to the commuThe organization has sev- nity will come in and meet with the kids at eral goals to fundraise over lunch,” Ashley said. “We thought it was the the next year and plans to perfect starting point to put under the Larpartner with schools and ry Thomas Youth Development. We want to communities Thomas was eventually branch it out to other schools.” already well-known. Thomas made a great impact on the The “Saints & Scholars lives of every student-athlete and youth Back Pack Drive” is sched- player he came into contact with. That uled to take place ahead of was made especially apparent when news the new school year. In part- of his unfortunate death quickly spread nership with the Arizona throughout the Valley. Saints, the Larry Thomas Jojo said there isn’t a day that goes by Youth Development Corpo- where he doesn’t think about Thomas and ration will provide back- the legacy for wanting to empower the packs, pens, pencils and oth- youth he left behind. Now, he sees it as his er basic school necessities to mission to help carry on in his brother’s youth who may not always pursuit to make a positive impact on the An organization created in honor of former Mountain Pointe track and be set up for success when lives of those in need. “For me, it’s an honor to be able to carry field coach Larry Thomas, who passed away last year with brain cancer, entering a new school year. aims to help the youth in the Valley by leading them to reach their full The group will also part- on his legacy,” Jojo said while �ighting back potential. (Zach Alvira/AFN Staff) ner with South Pointe High tears. “This project has helped us go from move 80 percent of a tumor doctors found School’s “The Ripple Effect Project,” which being sad to giving us some light and start in his brain. However, the tumor returned. provides mentors for high school students focusing on the good things he did.” Thomas passed away on Wednesday, to help them carve a path to success after For more information on the Larry June 12, 2019. He was 45 years old. high school. Other projects aimed at help- Thomas Youth Development Corpora“He was sel�less,” Jojo said. “He could ing youth, as well as athletic events, are tion, visit ltyd.org. make any kid feel special. He made them all feel important and loved.” Jojo and other members of the freshman football staff at Mountain Pointe stayed on to coach and honor him and his legacy. The group has since moved on from Mountain Pointe after Wellbrock, a longtime family friend, resigned after the 2019 season. That led to Jojo, his wife, Ashley, and the rest of his siblings to help his parents create the organization in Thomas’ name. “While (Thomas) was sick and in the hospital, his mom realized how much of an impact he had on the youth,” Ashley said. “There were kids from Desert Edge and Copper Canyon and Mountain Pointe coming to the hospital and making him signs and cards. We had a huge line of Jojo Taylor (black shirt) and the rest of the Thomas family created the organization to not only help kids in need kids that wanted to speak at his funeral but to remember the good Larry Thomas did during his time and not harp on the negative surrounding his death. service. (Photo courtesy Jojo Taylor)

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TREE

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Juan Hernandez

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Plumbing Electrical

Able Handyman Service LLC

Paint Tile

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Jim L Your Handyman Needs! Ablehandyman2009@gmail.com 480.593.0506 Handyman Needs! oring • Electrical

• Electrical ywall • Carpentry Marks the Spot for ALL • Carpentry Tile • More! Marks the Spot for ALL Your Handyman Needs! Your Handyman Needs! More! Painting • Flooring • Electrical

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David Hernandez (602) 802 3600

daveshomerepair@yahoo.com • Se Habla Español

Irrigation

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es/ Insured/ Not a Licensed Contractor

Ahwatukee Resident/ References/ Insured/ Not a Licensed Contractor

kjelandscape.com • ROC#281191

480-586-8445

Specials

Lawn Mowing Starts At $40 Full Service Starts At $70 15 + Yrs Exp! All English Speaking Crew

SONORAN LAWN

• Sprinkler/Drip Repairs • New Installs Poly/PVC • Same Day Service

Landscape Design/Installation

• Painting • Plumbing • Carpentry • Drywall • Roofing • Block

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Owner: David “Ray” Smith

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Responsible • 100% Guaranteed Ask for Ramon

Not a Licensed Contractor

480-217-0407

Arizona Specialty Landscape

New & Re-Do Design and Installation Affordable | Paver Specialists All phases of landscape installation. Plants, cacti, sod, sprinklers, granite, concrete, brick, Kool-deck, lighting and more!

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RAMON LANDSCAPING SERVICES

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REASONABLE HANDYMAN

Landscape/Maintenance

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Is your lawn ready for the holidays? Call for a clean up.

“No Job Too Small Man!”

1999

nsed Contractor ractor 602.670.7038

• Licensed, Bonded Insured for your protection.

Home Remodeling

the Spot for ALL Your Handyman Needs! • Drywall • Carpentry Plumbing Painting • Flooring • Electrical • Plumbing inting • Flooring • ElectricalDecks • Tile • More! Drywall • Carpentry • Decks • Tile & More! mbing • Drywall • Carpentry Decks • Tile • More! “No Job Too

“No JobSmall Too Man!” Small Man!”

• One Month Free Service

NOT A LICENSED CONTRACTOR

FREE Estimates!

Home Improvement

Serving the Valley for over 28 years

The Possibilities are Endless

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Call for a FREE consultation and Estimate To learn more about us, view our photo gallery at: ShadeTreeLandscapes.com

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Bonded/Insured/Licensed • ROC #225923

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Painting

Landscape/Maintenance

WANT A GREEN LAWN?

480-940-8196

Painting

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Plumbing

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480-338-4011

ROC#309706

★ Elastomaric Roof Coating

The Valley’s Premier Painters

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Scott Mewborn, Owner 480-818-1789 License #ROC 298736

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SUN TECH

PAINTING

• Epoxy Floors & Concrete Coatings

INC.

• Interior & Exterior

Serving Ahwatukee Since 1987 Interior / Exterior

High Quality Results TRIM TREES ALL TYPES GRAVEL - PAVERS SPRINKLER SYSTEMS Complete Clean Ups

Jose Martinez Not a licensed contractor.

602.515.2767

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Plumbing

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We Repair or Install ROC # 272721

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704.5422

(480)

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Pool Service / Repair

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602-546-POOL 7 6 6 5

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

Family Operated by 3 Generations of Roofers!

Spencer 4 HIRE ROOFING

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Valley Wide Service

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

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

480.231.9651

AZPoolExpert.com BBB Member

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Roofing

Over 30 Years of Experience

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Pool Service / Repair

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Roofing

Charles Rock - Ahwatukee Resident

480.399.ROCK (7625)

charles@clrpoolservice.com

www.clrpoolservice.com

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Juan Hernandez

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Pavers • Concrete • Water Features • Sprinkler Repair

PPebbleOcracking, O L Plaster R Epeeling, P ARebar IR

Not a licensed contractor.

showing, Pool Light out? I CAN HELP!

FALL SPECIAL! $500 OFF COMPLETE REMODEL! 25 Years Experience • Dependable & Reliable

Call Juan at

480-720-3840 Not a licensed contractor.

Plumbing

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

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

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

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

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FREE ESTIMATES & MONSOON SPECIALS

SAME DAY SERVICE 30 Years Experience References Available Licensed Bonded Insured ROC 286561

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480-280-0390

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Roofing

Tree Services

Family Owned & Operated for over 30 years

ROC #152111

Quality Repairs & Re-Roofs Complimentary & Honest Estimates

Call our office today!

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

www.porterroofinginc.com

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

480-706-1453

Licensed/Bonded/Insured • ROC #236099

TILE ROOFING SPECIALISTS

10% OFF COMPLETE UNDERLAYMENT Commercial & Residential Family Owned & Operated AZROC #283571 | CONTRACTOR LIC. AZROC #312804 CLASS CR4 | FULLY INSURED

Licensed, Bonded, Insured

FREE ESTIMATES 602-736-3019

PHILLIPS ROOFING LLC

Your newspaper. Your community. Your planet.

Member of ABM

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 223367

Valleywide

CR 42 DUAL

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

Please recycle me.

Family Operated by 3 Generations of Roofers! We have a “Spencer” on every job and every step of the way.

480-446-7663 Ahwatukee’s Premier Tile, Shingle & Foam Roofer!

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

TREE ART Tree Trimming, Palms, Removals, Haul off and Yard clean-ups. Weekends. Not a licensed contractor.

13 yrs exp. 480-329-2239 arpjeff103@gmail.com

HEAT CAN KILL. Bring your pets indoors during summer heat.

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• Homes from 1,700 sq. ft. to 4,000 sq. ft. from the $400’s

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© Copyright 2019 Blandford Homes, LLC. No offer to sell or lease may be made prior to issuance of Final Arizona Subdivision Public Report. Offer, terms, and availability subject to change without prior notice. Renderings are artist’s conceptions and remain subject to modification without notice.

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