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restoration is scheduled to end in about two weeks with a tentative closing on the deal set for early September. With that possible deal in its final stages, Gee also is selling the Ahwatukee Golf Club on 48th Street just north of Warner Road for $3.2 million in cash. “It’s just to test the market, see if there’s any interest out there,” said Gee, who said that while the covenants, conditions and restrictions require the site remain a golf course, they do allow lodging. Gee said if a resort-developer saw the possibility of upgrading the course and adding a boutique hotel “it would benefit that whole area.” He said the 18-hole course itself — as

well as the 13,000-square-foot clubhouse — “needs a facelift.” Gee also cited recent reports in the Wall Street Journal and Golf Inc. magazine that he said showed “the interest in the game of golf has plateaued again and 500 to 1,000 courses across the country are likely to close this year. The Ahwatukee County Club course is irrigated by well water, eliminating the high cost of city potable water that has been a stumbling block in his efforts to operate — and, later, unload — the Club West Golf Course. The Ahwatukee Country Club is one of three golf courses in Arizona currently on the

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4 moms take new steps on teen suicide prevention BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

s Tempe Union and other area school districts take more action to address teen suicides and the deeper problems that lead to them, a quartet of mothers isn’t relying on teachers and administrators to do all the work. They’re planning to distribute door hangers throughout Ahwatukee and the East Valley next month that provide important suicide-prevention information — and they’re hoping other people will help circulate them. “We want to continue to spread the awareness for the signs of suicide and how easy it is to get help if you know of somebody that’s in trouble,” said Karianna Ritenour-Blanchard. “We decided that we would do a door hanger campaign, kind of like what the fire departments do it for drownings.” Ritenour-Blanchard, of Chandler, — together with Suzanne Whitaker of Ahwatukee, Eduarda Shroder of Tempe and Mountain Pointe High teacher Lorie Warnock — form the nucleus of Parents for Suicide Prevention and

Te quartet of moms who are somewhat of the nucleus of Parents for Suicide Prevention include, from left, Lorie Warnock, Suzanne Whitaker, Eduarda Schroder and Karianna Ritenour-Blanchard. They’re looking for people who can help them distribute suicide-prevention-related door hangers. (Jude Schroder/bluemakesvideo.com)

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dents to be in high school right now in Tempe Union High School District and what that feels like and what that looks like and give them a voice for the evening. And also for parents to hear, ‘this is real or this isn’t real or this is perceived’ — those kinds of conversations. “I’m dreaming really big. I want them to tell parents what the issues are and how we can help.” The four women organized Parents for Suicide Prevention when Bowie in the 2018 legislative session first introduced the suicide-prevention training bill. It failed that session but overwhelmingly passed this year, partly as a result of the help Bowie got from Republican Sen. J.D. Mesnard and Republican Rep. Jeff Weninger, both of Chandler. But after the bill was passed, they saw their work as only just beginning. “You know, we got the legislation passed last year and we wanted to continue to spread the awareness of the signs of suicide and how easy it is to get help if you know of somebody that’s in trouble,” said Ritenour-Blanchard. Partly their zeal is born out of the haphazard way schools and districts had approached the problem of teen suicide and the escalating cases of depression, anxiety and stress among today’s teens.

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alling it the best way to prevent mass shootings, Gov. Doug Ducey is renewing his bid to allow judges to take away guns of people believed to be a danger to themselves or others and have them held for mental examination. “I’m disappointed we haven’t gotten more done on school safety,’’ the governor told Capitol Media Services, citing additional funding for counselors and school resource officers. “I definitely think more needs to be done.’’ That “more’’ is Ducey’s proposal to allow judges to issue a Severe Threat Order of Protection, requiring people to submit to mental evaluations. It even would permit, under certain circumstances, for courts to order police to immediately pick up that person and, with a court order, have them held for up to 14 days. “We think the STOP order is a good idea,’’ the governor said. Ducey made his remarks several days before two mass killings in less than 24 hours took 31 lives on Aug. 3 and before President Trump suggested on Aug. 5 that a review of mental health laws include something resemblying the STOP process. Charles Heller, spokesman for the Arizona Citizens Defense League, called the proposal both unnecessary and dangerous. Heller said existing provisions in the mental health code allow a court to order an evaluation of someone determined to be a danger to self or others. The difference, he said, is that there is clear notice to the person. And Heller said if a court finds the person to be a danger, that ruling, by itself, means they cannot have any weapons. More concerning, he said, is the ex parte nature of STOP orders — meaning the person isn’t even notified about the initial hearing — and what could happen when police, armed with a STOP order, show up at someone’s door. The opposition of the Arizona Civil Defense League is a significant hurdle for Ducey. Last year the governor got a version of the plan through the Senate after removing certain provisions. That was enough to get the National Rifle Association to back off. But enough lawmakers in the House

sided with the ACDL to kill the bill. “Politics intervened,’’ the governor conceded. And he didn’t even try this year. But Ducey, hoping to breathe life back into the plan this coming session, brushed aside that organization’s opposition. “I think you’re giving special interest groups a bigger profile,’’ he said. Only thing is, it’s not just ACDL that finds the proposal offensive. “We’re not talking about just taking people’s guns,’’ said then-Rep. Eddie Farnsworth, R-Mesa. “We’re taking about incarcerating them for the purpose of a psychological evaluation against their will, potentially infringing on their First Amendment rights, and infringing heavily upon their Second Amendment rights,’’ said Farnsworth, who now chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee. At the heart of the debate is whether it’s possible to identify people who are likely to become mass shooters and disarm them before they can do any harm. Ducey contends it can be done — if police and courts have the right tools. His Exhibit 1 is Nikolas Cruz who killed 17 and wounded 17 others last year at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. “Of course we want it to be constitutional and respect people’s rights,’’ the governor said. “But when I hear someone in Florida say there was nothing that we could do for someone who had been visited by law enforcement or social services 39 times, who had posted on YouTube that they wanted to be known as a school shooter, I reject that as bad policy,’’ he said. “There should be something that we can do in extreme situations when someone is broadcasting that they are going to cause harm to others.’’ One part of Ducey’s plan would allow police with “probable cause’’ to believe someone is a danger to ask a judge to order that person evaluated for mental illness, behavioral health issues and drug use. Based on that evaluation, the judge would decide whether to order someone to undergo treatment, with the order valid for up to 14 days. A parallel procedure would allow any guardian, immediate family member, school administrator, teacher, resident

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market. The two others are the Sundance Golf Course in Buckeye, where owners are pitching its location in a federal opportunity zone as worth its $2.6 million asking price, and the Mesa Del Sol Golf Club in Yuma, whose owners are asking $2.5 million. Gee owns all four golf courses in Ahwatukee, including the beleaguered Ahwatukee Lakes executive course that he closed in 2013 and which has been the focus of litigation between him and two homeowners since then. Homeowners Linda Swain and Eileen Breslin want him to restore the 18-hole course — something Gee said will never happen. A three-judge state Court of Appeals panel currently is considering Gee’s appeal from a Superior Court ruling that found land use regulations for the site require it be used for golf. Gee lamented the homeowners’ refusal to drop their suit and accept his offer of paying all their legal bills and donating several million dollars to the Ahwatukee Board of Management. “I hate to say this but they should stop listening to consultants,” he said, insisting that the cost of restoring the course would be more than twice the $6 million estimate that the homeowners’ experts have made. It will be two years this fall since Club West residents saw green grass on their golf course and unless a deal can be made and grass planted by October, they likely will miss the 2019-20 golf season. Gee in 2016 shut off its irrigation, con-

tending the $700,000 city water bill he paid annually was prohibitively high. He found a buyer in Richard Breuninger and his Inter Tribal Golf Association, who restored the course to a lush green landscape in the fall of 2017. But residents’ hopes were dashed when he ran into financial trouble in February 2018 and the city shut off water service for unpaid bills totaling close to $200,000, quickly sending the course spiraling into a barren piece of desert. Gee last September foreclosed on a $1 million note Breuninger signed in December 2017 to buy the course and almost immediately put it on the market. Earlier this year, a group of four businessmen had made a bid on the $1 million sale price for Club West and spent several months of due diligence examination. But the day before their due diligence period expired, they pulled out of the deal, contending that the Club West course was worth only half the $850,000 Gee has listed as the sale price. Those prospective buyers said they had sought an extension on the closing to negotiate new legal and structural problems they had uncovered during their inspection but that Gee refused to give them more time. “The issues we found during our inspection period would have increased our anticipated expenses by an additional $200,000 to $250,000,” their statement said. “We feel the true value of the property to be around $450,000. This considers the current dilapidated condition, lack of equipment, lack of alternative water source along with the fact that there is currently no active established

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impression of what was happening at the campuses was not what the campuses were experiencing, we decided to use our parental volunteer voices and say, ‘You know, you got a lot of disconnects here that need to be addressed and you guys have the ability to rework some things.’” One big target involves the gross disparity in the number of mental health counselors and students — a statewide problem that puts Arizona at the bottom of the list nationwide in the counselor-student ratio at about 900-1. Though Tempe Union and most other districts say their counselor-student ratio is half that, they also are attempting to further increase the ranks of counselors who address students’ emotional and mental well-being rather than their post-graduation plans. “The majority of our counselors are academic counselors,” Ritenour-Blanchard said, “which means for the kids in crisis, it may not have been the first line of defense.”

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former basketball player at Seton Catholic High School faces first-degree murder and other charges stemming from a drug-related hit in Scottsdale. Mathhew Eric Bjornholt, 20, of Tempe, and two other suspects were indicted in June on charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder and attempt to commit armed robbery in the slaying of Richard Chavez III, 26, on May 25 at a north Scottsdale apartment complex. After someone banged on the front door of his apartment early that morning, Chavez peered through a nearby window and said, “who are you looking for,’’ according to court records. The answer was swift and fatal. Chavez was shot through the window with an assault rifle. He was found dead later that day when his sister went to the apartment, saw bullet holes in the window and called police.

That account is based upon the statements of a friend of the victim who is not named in the report. The witness told police that Chavez asked him to come over because “he had a price on his head’’ and feared for his life, the documents said. The court records said that a $10,000 contract was placed on Chavez’s life as retaliation after his partners in a drug deal accused him of stealing money and THC cartridges—a hot seller used to vape powerful concentrations of THC discreetly rather than smoking conventional flower marijuana. THC is the chemical largely responsible for most of marijuana’s psychological effects. Bjornholt is identified in court documents as an events coordinator for a medical marijuana dispensary in Tempe, but police suggest the slaying had to do with the black-market street trade. Bjornholt has no record of prior convictions and was released on a $250,000 bond while he awaits trial. He grew up in an affluent south Tempe neighborhood

but had been living in an apartment at the time of his arrest. He graduated from Seton in 2017. Police say Bjornholt admitted he provided 2,000 THC cartridges for a deal brokered by another man with Chavez. Chavez bought 1,000 cartridges, even though he had received $20,000 from a third man to buy all 2,000. The group accused Chavez of stealing the money and cartridges. Police got a major break on the murder case when the victim’s relatives told them that he was a drug dealer and that he had recently had a falling out with another defendant in the slaying, Joshua Levi Bird,

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the court document said. The document said Chavez had accused the other men of cutting him out of another lucrative deal. None of the three suspects indicted on murder charges, which include Bird and Sergio A. Valdez, admit to pulling the trigger in Chavez’s death. However, they admit different levels of involvement in the drug deal. The convoluted court documents are difficult to follow because the names of some confidential informants have been purposely omitted. Bjornholt told police he was robbed by “unknown Hispanic males’’ after meeting with Chavez. He said they took 800 THC cartridges and his Glock pistol, but that the thieves did not find the $8,500 in proceeds from the drug buy, the document said. “He denied ever telling anyone there was a price on Chavez’s head. He denied ever telling anyone to rob Chavez and recover the items stolen from him,’’ the document said. But when police searched Bornholm’s apartment and car, they found more evidence of his participation in the drug trade, including a substance believed to CASITA WITH 2 BEDROOMS

be THC oil, cartridges, a tool used to inject the THC oil into cartridges, $1,000 and a Glock pistol. Police said they also found $36,000 in cash hidden in Bjornholt’s car. Sgt. Ben Hoster, a Scottsdale police spokesman, said the case is still under investigation and that detectives are looking at other potential defendants. “I think we have seen cases (involving THC cartridges) because these things are very popular,’’ Hoster said. “They are very easy to use and to move around.’’ Ray Schmacher, Bjornholt’s defense attorney, declined to return telephone calls seeking comment. The court documents described how Valdez was linked to a drive-by shooting in Phoenix later that day involving three men and a similar car seen during the Scottsdale shooting—a white Dodge Charger. After Phoenix police arrested Valdez in the unrelated shooting, a search warrant was served and guns were seized, including an assault rifle, according to court documents. Because of some similarities between the crimes, Scottsdale police submitted shell casings found at Chavez’s shooting to the Phoenix police crime lab. An analysis linked the same gun to the Scottsdale

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owerful THC cartridges, used to vape marijuana instead of smoking it, are part of a growing trend in the medical and recreational marijuana markets. The cartridges — at the center of a Scottsdale homicide that has resulted so far in the arrest of three men — are making up an increasingly larger part of both the legal and illegal pot market. In Arizona, they can be purchased legally at medical marijuana dispensaries by patients with a state-issued card. BDS Analytics, a Boulder, Colorado company that tracks legal cannabis trends worldwide, estimated Arizonans’ medical marijuana spending of $581 million during 2018 with residents holding 186,000 state-issued cards. It projects that medical marijuana sales will grow to $761 million by 2024 and that figure would double by 2024 if recreational marijuana becomes a reality. Potent THC cartridges would likely play a significant role in both types of sales, with BDS saying that 30 percent of Arizona sales come from concentrates, which include extracts such as THC cartridges. “At the end of the day, it’s convenience and accessibility,’’ said Robert Ferguson, director of operations for Jetty Extracts, a California manufacturer of legally sold THC cartridges. He said the popularity of THC vaping is growing because the cartridges pack a wallop, containing 60-90 percent THC compared with about 30 percent of flower marijuana. Eventually, he anticipates that THC cartridge sales will grow from 30 percent of the legal market in California to

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ive-year-old Jacob Zimbelmann started kindergarten at Kyrene de los Cerritos last week, and like many other children, was accompanied into his classroom by his parents, Steve and Nancy Zimbelmann. It was an especially piognant moment for the family: Jacob’s father had left the Banner Gateway Intensive Care Unit the day before specifically to accompany his son. An Army veteran with 11 years of service, Steve Zimbelmann is in the battle of his life as a pancreatic cancer stubbornly resists three years of treatment. The family lived in Portland, Oregon when the pancreatic tumor was initially found, and thought his regimen of chemo, radiation and even surgery to remove the tumor had been successful. Buoyed, they moved to Ahwatukee in March 2018 to enjoy sunnier climes and

start anew, putting the worst behind them. Steve was, and still is, employed with PAC Worldwide, and Nancy, a registered nurse, worked throughout the Valley as a home health care nurse. “We made the move to Phoenix to get out of Portland’s cloudy, rainy, depressing weather. We really thought Steve was in remission,” she said. “We chose Ahwatukee because of the schools, the beauty of the mountains and terrain and because we’d heard from everyone it was a great place to raise a family.” Shortly before Christmas, their world came apart again. “We were nervous, but tried not to overreact because he was feeling great,” recalled Nancy. “A PET scan found a small tumor in his abdomen below the Whipple surgery site.” The couple went to a new oncologist at Banner MD Anderson in Gilbert, where

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Steve and Nancy Zimbelmann in May celebrated their son’s graduation from preschool. (Special to AFN)

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s the owner of Odelay Bagel Company in Ahwatukee, Ryan Probst tries to use his business for giving back to the community. And as an avid cyclist, Probst has come up with a unique charitable event that benefits both the homeless and people looking for a good deal on a quality reconditioned bike. In conjunction with two nonprofits — STARS Handlebar Helpers and Cloud Covered Streets — Odelay Bagel, 12020 S. Warner Elliot Loop, will be hosting a Bikes & Bagels sale 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 10. For patrons, there will be live music by Marc Norman and Adam Dougherty, live art and handmade bagels, flatbread and hummus, local coffee and espresso. But the big attraction is a chance to buy a fully reconditioned Trek bicycle for $150 — and end up donating two to Cloud Covered Streets to donate to homeless people.

And because both organizations working with Odelay Bagel are nonprofits, the purchases are tax-deductible. STARS — an acronym for Scottsdale Training and Rehabilitation Services — Handlebar Helpers helps people with special needs get jobs in the community by reconditioning and selling bicycles as well as offering STARS Handlebar Helpers in Scottsdale trains special-needs people in bicycle repair discounted prices and overall workplace skills. (Special to AFN) on bike repairs. The workers are guided by their job For every bike sold, two will be donated to the homeless through Cloud Covered coach in order to learn job skills, including how to appropriately operate with Streets.

teammates in a shop setting. Cloud Covered Streets collects new clothing, shoes and other necessities for the homeless and also runs a mobile shower/laundry trailer. Probst is encouraging people who might not be able to afford $150 to go in on the purchase with one or more others. This is the third charitable event Probst has held with Handlebar Helpers. “There’s such a strong cycling community in the Phoenix metro area, and specifically in Ahwatukee, so I had been looking for a way to incorporate a philanthropic bicycle project into Odelay Bagel Co. since we started in 2015,” he said. After his first two bike-charity gigs — a massive bike sale in early 2018 and a children’s bike drive for the kids in Guadalupe last Christmas — he is teaming up with a Tempe City Council candidate, Marc Norman, who is on the board of Cloud Covered Streets.

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Kyrene School District counselors recently stuffed backpacks that were distributed to 132 need families in the district. The Kyrene Family Resource Center also provided eye exams and gave vouchers for 25 kids to get glasses while 75 children received dental flouride/ varnish treatments. One of the center’s most stalwart volunteers this summer has been Desert Vista High School junior Amara Horton, right, who spent her entire break helping out.

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“After kicking around some different ideas, we agreed this was the best way to get everyone involved,” Probst said of the Saturday sale. “It just happened so organically. Since both companies, Handlebar Helpers, and Cloud Covered Streets are 501C3’s every bike purchased is a tax write off and we’ll have all the forms on site,” Probst said. He also has expressed admiration for the quality of Handlebar Helpers’ work. “They are a nonprofit focusing on helping people who otherwise wouldn’t have an opportunity to learn a trade,” he said. “The bikes that come from STARS are literally better than anything you’re going to get of the factory line.” Probst said he is confident the bikes will be going fast, so people might want to come early. “After seeing how the people in Ahwatukee responded to the first two events, we’re pretty excited to see if we can sell these 15 bikes,” he said. Information: STARS Handlebar Helpers, 480-590-0617, handlebarhelper@ starsaz.org; cloudcoveredstreets.org; odelaybagel.com, 480-404-3457.

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“the plan was to start chemo at the end of December” and “he stayed on that treatment for months,” Nancy said. Scans showed the tumor was shrinking and so Dr. Tomislav Dragovich planned to go in around June and surgically remove the tumor “and that would be it,” she said. It wasn’t. “In June, when they did a CT scan, they found the third tumor. This tumor was located in the same exact spot of the original tumor and is wrapped around the portal vein,” she said. “Once we discovered this, surgery was no longer an option. He was put on a chemo drug to try to ‘keep this tumor at bay’ to extend his life,” With very few chemo drugs available to treat pancreatic cancer, she continued, “they started the first chemo in 2016 with the strongest drugs. So, once he takes a chemo drug and it doesn’t wipe out the cancer, they just go down the line of drugs from strongest to weakest.” “We were told there was nothing that could be done at this point,” she said, tears welling in her eyes. “We found out from Saturday’s (July 27) CT scan that the tumor on the pancreas site has doubled in size, so the drug they were using isn’t working.” The family is now hoping to enroll in

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To mark National Frozen Custard Day and the year the company was founded, Andy’s Frozen Custard, southeast corner of Warner Road and 48th Street, will be selling frozen custard cones for 86 cents tomorrow, Aug. 8.. Patrons can choose between chocolate and vanilla custard. Founded in 1986 by John and Carol Kuntz, Andy’s Frozen Custard has more than 80 company-owned outlets across 13 states.

Time to think about helping with Ahwatukee’s biggest outdoor party

The Festival of Lights is gearing up for the next “Kick Off Party” on Nov. 30, the annual festival that starts the million white light display along Chandler Boulevard and also helps raise money to defray the cost of the display and fund grants for selected nonprofits. Planning meetings have begun and occur approximately every two weeks on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at Desert Foothills United Methodist Church, 2156 E. Liberty Lane, Ahwatukee All volunteers are welcome even if they are going to be out of town Thanksgiving weekend since there is plenty of advanced planning to be done. Meeting dates are Aug. 20, Sept. 10 and 24; Oct. 8 and 22; and Nov. 5 and 19.

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Republican Women slate breakfast fundraiser with special guests

The Ahwatukee Republican Women will hold their annual fundraising breakfast at 7 a.m. Aug. 20 at Ahwatukee Country Club, 12432 S. 48th St., Special guests will be Congresswoman Debbie Lesko and Congressmen Andy Biggs and David Schweiker, Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, fruit, pastries, yogurt, pancakes and coffee. Information: Cindy Casaus 602-300-4185 / cindy.casaus@gmail.com

Free lacrosse clinic scheduled in Ahwatukee for boys and girls

The Ahwatukee Lacrosse boys and girls clubs will host free clinics for new players 8-10 a.m. on Aug. 17 and 24 at Mountain Vista Park, 13647 S. 50th St., Ahwatukee. Lacrosse combines elements of soccer, basketball, football and hockey. At the clinics, experienced coaches will be on hand to introduce boys and girls ages 5 to 14 to the sport. No equipment is necessary but players can bring water. Information: ahwatukeela-

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Plans already are underway and donations are being sought for the Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club’s annual Community Baby Shower to treat teen moms and moms-to-be in foster care to a real baby shower. The shower will be Sept. 28 with the “sorting day” on Sept. 21. “These young women are alone in their pregnancy and parenting experience without family and friends to support them,” said Kiwanis Club member Andi Pettyjohn. They can use our help to make it easier for them to ‘beat the odds’ in this hard life.” Parenting teens from Compadre High School’s Teen Parenting Program also can “shop” for free clothing and necessities for their babies. Other donations will be given to Moms in crisis at The Phoenix Dream Center, UMOM, Tumbleweed and other shelters. Foster parents who are fostering babies will also benefit from your donations. Monetary donations can be made by mailing a check to PO Box 50596, Phoenix, AZ 85076 or at ahwatukeekiwanis.org. New and gently used baby clothing as well as virtually any baby accessory from cribs and strollers to toys and gift cards can be dropped off at the following locations: Learn & Play, 15626 S. 42nd St.; Maricopa OBGYN, 4530 E. Ray Road; Magical Journey, 1241 E. Chandler Blvd.; A Step Ahead, 4221 E. Chandler Blvd.; Keystone Montessori, 1025 E. Liberty Lane; Ahwatukee Swim & Tennis Center, 4700 E. Warner Road; Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11002 S. 48th St.; Also, Vision Community Management, 16625 S. Desert Foothills Pkwy.; West USA Realty, 4505 E. Chandler Blvd.; Whiz Kidz Playland, 15425 S. 48th St.; Triple R Childcare, 1442 E. Chandler Blvd. and 4510 E. Ray Road; and Primrose, 3922 E. Chandler Blvd. Information: info@ahwatukeekiwanis.org.

Local children’s health and wellness fair slated this Saturday

Ahwatukee residents Matt and Jennifer Armer started the Armer Foundation for Kids, a nonprofit they say is dedicated to helping families with children with extreme medical conditions. The foundation is currently working on a project “that aims to help families while trying to support their child with medical needs and care. In order to make a difference, we rely on the support of generous individuals and businesses in our community,” Jennifer Armer said. The foundation is sponsoring the Ahwatukee Children’s Health & Wellness Fair 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 10 at the Ahwatukee Community Event Center, 4700 E. Warner Road, Ahwatukee. Local businesses include: Dr. Cameron Call with Horizon Chiropractic; April Dawn with Advanced Dental Health; Denise Baker with Life Quest Counseling; Michael Bond with 1st Place Tutoring; AZOPT & Kids Place; Phoenix Police Department. Face painting will be provided by Pop’n Art by Liz and there will be raffle prizes. “Our goal is to provide education and screenings for services that are not covered by some insurances and to provide services to our local community for parents that may be unaware of any precursors or simply cannot afford medical care,” Jennifer added. For anyone who wants to donate their services: 480-290-2977 or armerfoundation.

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A new volleyball program is coming to Ahwatukee. BYOP volleyball — an acronym for “Bring Your Own Parent” is an eight-week program for provide aspiring volleyball players ages 5-10, no matter what skill or ability level, training in volleyball fun-

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Editor’s note: Oriana Lehman Wood was the Realtor on who recently sold a stunning 15,402-squarefoot home on S. Honah Lee Court for $3.6 million, making it Ahwatukee’s biggest home sale so far this year.

hat does it take to sell a luxury home these days? As a Realtor for Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, there are some simple ingredients that do help. I learned how important those ingredients were for our recent record $3.56 million sale in Ahwatukee. Know the market: Every market in metro Phoenix has its draw. The sooner you identify their neighborhood and community attributes the quicker you as a Realtor and even buyer or seller can adapt to what your client is seeking. Getting a record-setting sale like we did Ahwatukee wouldn’t have happened for us unless we took the time to truly learn the market and listen to our clients.

I still used all the assets Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Global Marketing and its global distribution has to offer, including preferred relationships and distributions in multiple international markets. Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International It took some creative salesmanship and patience on Oriana Lehman Wood's part, but she Realty public remanaged to sell this stunning Ahwatukee home for $3.6 million, a record. (Special to AFN) lations team was able to secure me “Home of the Day” in Know your client: Every client has the Wall Street Journal. ideas of what they want. You should also And of course, Sotheby’s respected build confidence in your abilities, your representation in any publication helped creativity and your knowledge to satisfy made sure buyers seeking luxury living in their needs. I balance my clients’ desires Arizona would come across my listing. with my gut instincts. My gut told me that the buyer would be a local Ahwatukee or California resi- Research, Legwork & Creativity. My partner, Jackie Miller and I spent a dent. In fact, my instincts paid off when lot of time talking with other agents, rethe most viable buyer interest for our reviewing listings in the area and particicent record sale came from California and pating on the Ahwatukee Luxury Tour. from within Ahwatukee.

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This networking and talking with other agents who sold luxury homes in the area gave us great insight and feedback. I had to get creative, I called every “out of the ordinary” listing — both buyer’s agents and selling agents — that was listed or sold in the $3 million to $5 million range in Arizona. We spoke with those agents to identify where their buyer came from or what kind attention they were getting and why. This helped me narrow down the best strategy and offered a great source of feedback and communication to my client. Communication Having a listing for any length of time — let alone nearly three years — requires excellent communication. It’s easy to become frustrated when a sale doesn’t happen right away. The essential ingredient to staying the course and retaining the faith of your seller is proactive constant, creative and quality communication. Sellers need to know what is going on in the market. They need to be able to adapt. They need creative solutions to

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Study: 3 EV cities among 10 healthiest housing markets AFN NEWS STAFF

esa, Chandler and Gilbert are among the 10 healthiest housing markets among American cities with a population of more than 200,000, according to a new study. Smart Asset, a technology company that provides personal finance advice online, ranked Chandler as having the fifth healthiest, ahead of seventh-placed Mesa and Gilbert, which was number 10 in the survey. “Homeowners in a healthy market should be able to easily sell their homes, with a relatively low risk of losing money,” Smart Asset said. To determine market health, the site analyzed stability, affordability, fluidity and risk of loss. It said it based its stability rate on the average number of years people own their homes and the percentage of homeowners with negative equity. “To measure risk, we used the percentage of homes that decreased in value. To determine housing market fluidity, we looked at data on the average time a forsale home in each area spent on the mar-

ket — the longer homes take to sell, the less fluid the market,” the study said. It based its affordability calculations on the monthly cost of owning a home as a percentage of household income. Affordability accounted for 40 percent of the healthiest markets index, while each of the other three factors accounted for 20 percent, Smart Asset said. The site said Buffalo, New York, had the healthiest housing market.

It was followed by Lincoln, Nebraska; Fremont, California; and Durham, California. The other cities in its top 10 were Colorado Springs, Colorado (6); Raliegh, North Carolina (8); and Glendale, Arizona (9). For Chandler, the site said owners live an average 11 years and one month in their homes versus a national average of 12 years and two months and an average 10 ½ years in Mesa and nine years/two months in Gilbert.

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Chandler had a higher percentage of homes that have decreased in value. At 5.1 percent, it was behind the 4 percent of Mesa houses that have lost value and a mere 2.8 percent in Gilbert. But all three cities were well below the 18.8 percent of homes that have decreased in value nationwide. Chandler homes stay on the market for 65 days as opposed to 49 days in Mesa and 64 in Gilbert, according to the study. But all three East Valley cities had better averages than the national average 82 days on the market. Chandler picked up a few points over Mesa in terms of the average percentage of household income spend on homeownership — everything from mortgage and interest to maintenance. The study said Chandler homeowners spend an average 19.2 percent of their annual household income on home ownership as opposed to 20.1 percent in Mesa. However, Gilbert homeowners spend an average 19.4 percent of their income on their homes. Again, all homeowners in three East Valley cities do better than the national average of 21.1 percent, the study said.

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lack of supply,” the Cromford Report said. “The last two months have seen supply drop sharply from its already low level; so we now have a wholly inadequate number of homes for sale to keep the market functioning normally." Indeed, listings in July were the lowest they’ve been since Cromford started tracking the data in 2001. “Because this followed a June with very weak new listing counts, we are seeing a failure to replace the homes that have been sold,” it said. “Agents are hunting for new listings, iBuyers are trying hard to attract sellers and investors are campaigning intensely for everyone to sell them their homes.” Saying “home owners are unmoved” by this blitz, the Cromford Report said low inventory has emerged despite “the massive increase in the housing stock since 2001.” Cromford also said that prices could rise in light of the low inventory and that home appreciation rates “will increase over the next 12 months unless we see a massive increase in new supply.” Ahwatukee Realtor Allen Henderson is seeing something different in his backyard. The longtime Ahwatukee resident he said home values and prices have increased in

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have been relatively unchanged between the two time frames. The inventory of Ahwatukee homes for sale also remains low, hovering around 200. “This confirms that we are still in a very strong seller’s market,” Henderson said. But the sales data for July suggest homeowners who are on the fence about putting their property on the market in the hopes of an even bigger score might want to think twice, Henderson advised. He said home prices in Ahwatukee may not change much in the final five months of this year.

SOLD!!! $1,670,000

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SOLD!!! $1,890,000 14445 S 18th Street

7,811 sqft, 4 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, Luxurious, one of a kind estate on 1.37 acre lot nestled on mountain top with stunning views at the end of a cul-de-sac. Custom private estate with over 7000 sqft of live able space. Breath taking panoramic mountain and city light views.

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3,144 sqft, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, Stunning single level home on a private hillside lot located in the beautiful community of Cabrillo Canyon. Walk into an open inviting formal living and dining room with lots of natural light, beautiful travertine flooring. Spacious gourmet kitchen.Huge master bedroom suite, fabulous backyard with covered patio, sparkling play pool and Mountain Views!

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“With the month of August upon us, we are past our traditionally hottest market,” Henderson said. “The spring and early summer months are when we traditionally see our most active market and, thus, the period when we see a majority of our price increases.” “We are definitely seeing a trend in the low number of units sold in the Ahwatukee-Foothills market in the January 1, 2019 to July 31, 2019 time frame," Henderson added. “The law of supply and demand would dictate that a low inventory would result in price increases,” Henderson continued. The fact the average sale price for an Ahwatukee home has been static “would appear to defy the law of supply and demand,” he noted. “There are many unexplained incongruities in the current market,” Henderson said. Yet, Henderson said even though prices stalled in July, “buyers continue to anxiously wait for every new listing.” “It is still one of the best times in recent years to list and sell your Ahwatukee Foothills property,” he said, noting that “the potential disruptions of an impending election year could make this an even better time.”

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AMAZING REMODELED CUSTOM ESTATE with mountain views located at the end of a cul-de-sac, no expense spared on this Tuscan masterpiece, gated entry, over 8000sqft of pure luxury finishes, grand foyer, custom iron doors, 6 bedroom, 5.5 Baths, elevator, formal living & dining, family room w/canterra stone fireplace, gourmet kitchen includes: custom cabinetry, s/s appliances, Subzero fridge, 2 dishwashers, double oven, & island, master suite w/ South Mountain views, huge outdoor walk deck, master bath w/fireplace, jacuzzi tub, large shower, & walk-in closet, new windows, soaring ceilings, basement w/full kitchen & s/s appliances, media/game room, dance studio/gym/yoga room, paradise backyard w/patio, pebble sheen pool, waterfall, spa, built-in bbq, sportcourt & playground, RV gate, this stunning estate is a rare find!

Listed for $2,025,000 Geno Ross (602) 751-2121 www.GenoRoss.com 1407 E Desert Broom Way Fabulous 4 bedroom / 4 bathroom plus bonus room, semi-custom Catalina model home located in the beautiful community of Richmond Heights. Lovely front outdoor sitting area with tranquil mountain views. Gorgeous foyer opens into formal living and dining room with large windows. Elegant gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances, kitchen island with cook-top, breakfast bar, custom backsplash and breakfast room with windows overlooking amazing backyard. Bright and open family room with custom fireplace and patio access. Beautiful staircase leads into large loft area. Over-sized Master Bedroom with lots of windows, sitting area, spacious walk-in closet and private balcony with incredible mountain views. Master bathroom has a soaking tub with jets and a big picture window to show case the beautiful views! 3 large secondary bedrooms, 1 with private bathroom. Large bonus room could be used as second family room. Resort style backyard with 2 covered patio areas, outdoor dining area with built in BBQ and refrigerator, pebble tec play pool, cozy sitting area with custom gas fireplace and large grassy area. Great for entertaining! big laundry room, 3 car garage with built in cabinets. Gigi blast home! Beautiful setting at the base of south mountain with views in every direction. Great Ahwatukee location, walking distance to schools. Close to trail access to South Mountain Park and award winning Kyrene Schools!

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Outstanding custom home, perched on large hillside lot showcasing spectacular city lights and mountain views. Eat-in kitchen boasts granite countertops, cherry-finished panel cabinetry, new stainless steel appliances and sun-filled dining area. Coveted features include jaw dropping views of Four Peaks, exposed viga beams, plus freshly painted interior and exterior. Expansive great room with large picture windows, wet bar, fireplace and adjacent to media room. Grand master suite with sitting area, spacious walk-in closet, exposed viga beams and full bath. Backyard amenities encompass walk-out private office/game room with loft and access to astonishing exterior with vast, oversized covered patios, fountain, brand new built-in BBQ and negative edge Pebble Tec play pool. Fabulous ample space to entertain.

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Buyers need to understand homes are sold ‘as is’ BY ALLEN HENDERSON AFN Guest Writer

he Arizona residential resale real estate purchase contract changed dramatically in February 2017 and it is a game changer for buyers, sellers and agents. Prior to Feb. 1, 2017, the Arizona residential resale real estate purchase contract included seller warranties. Section 5 warranties, sub section 5a, stated, “Seller warrants and shall maintain and repair the premises so that at the earlier of possession or COE: all heating, cooling, mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems (including swimming pool and/

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their challenges. Along with this is the other side of the communication coin — promoting the property so it does not become stale. While 10 years ago when this home sold, a nice 8-minute video did wonders to share its beauty. Today, forget it! That would be seven minutes too long with our social media-heavy, attention deficit society.

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or spa, motors, filter systems, cleaning systems, and heaters, if any), free standing range/oven and built in appliances will be in working condition.” The Feb. 1, 2017, update to the contraction states in “Section 5 warranties, subsection 5a., condition of premises: buyer and seller agree the premises are being sold in its present physical condition as of the date of contract acceptance. “Seller makes no warranty to buyer, either express or implied, as to the condition, zoning or fitness for any particular use or purpose of the premises.” The 2017 version of the contract has removed all seller warranties and all properties are now sold “AS IS.”

I got a great team to do a high-quality drone-based interior and exterior shoot and mandated it be 58 seconds or less and tell the story of this 14,000 total square foot preserve backed estate. It got nearly 1,000 views targeted at Facebook and Instagram in its first week. The effort drew interest from a Silicon Valley executive. You need to look at the assets a property has to offer and flaunt it. A picture is worth 1,000 words but to-

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Faith, belief and perseverance. It is easy to give up. Heck, there were times I almost did. Not only did I have to at times be my biggest cheerleader but I was grateful for all the support I had surrounding me, telling me — “you are doing it, you are doing everything right” My family, my partner, my Russ Lyon

-Ahwatukee resident Allen Henderson is a broker and owner of Henderson Real Estate. Reach him at 480-392-2090 or Allen@HomesAhwatukee.com. Sotheby’s fellow Realtors and managers, even my friends — everyone had my back. I believed the perfect buyer was out there. I journaled every day for two solid months, “I sold Honah Lee.” Records were made to be broken, I suppose this one was just meant for Oriana Lehman Wood and Jackie Miller to break. -Oriana Lehman Wood is a with Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty.

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day a short story-oriented video is worth one million views.

The seller, at their option, can agree to complete some, all or none of the repairs. Once the seller’s response is received buy the buyer, the buyer, at their option, can agree to the seller’s response and continue to close the escrow, or they can give notice to cancel the contract, with the return of their earnest money. The buyer and seller now need to know that properties convey “AS IS” and agents need to take extra care in guiding the buyer and seller through the inspection process.

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Sellers are still required to disclose known defects in the property. However, they are no longer required to warrant that the major systems in the property are in working order nor are they required to make repairs to any major systems in the property. Buyers still have a 10-day inspection period to have an inspection completed and to request any repairs or replacements of the disapproved items, discovered during the inspection period. The buyer’s repair request must be made using the Buyer Inspection and Seller Response (BINSR) form, within the 10day inspection period. The sellers have five days to respond to any repairs requested by the buyer in the BINSR.

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Cigarette machines now dispense mini-art objects AROUND BY KAYLA RUTLEDGE AFN Contributor

ongtime cigarette vending machines are coming out of retirement across the globe to give people a healthier alternative to buying expensive art. In lieu of a pack of cigarettes, the machines — which locally can be found in Chandler — carry identically-sized wood blocks or boxes of art that have been commissioned from around the world. For $5, aspiring art collectors can have a one-of-a-kind commissioned piece to call their own. Though not all of the art is locally sourced, Peter Bugg, Chandler’s visual arts coordinator, called the concept a great match for the city’s art scene. “I think it’s a good fit for our area, and we want to support artists wherever we can and this is how we can do that,” said Bugg, Debuted in Chandler in 2009, the machines at Vision Gallery and Chandler Center for the Arts have remained a huge hit over the years for art lovers of all ages, he said. “A lot of adults recognize them from their childhood. I’m old enough that I saw them in bowling allies and other places, but people older than me recognize them quicker and say, ‘wow,’ and explain to their kids or grandkids what they’re about,” said Bugg. Bugg said he has also noticed younger generations can relate to the “retro, hipster vibe,” and while many don’t smoke, they still recognize the machines. While the mechanisms reel people in, it’s the art that makes them come back

for more. Under each knob that delivers the art is a brief description of the artist, written by the artist themselves. “Sometimes we don’t even know what we’re getting to fill the machine with, so people definitely never know what they’re going to get,” said Bugg. From prints, origami pieces and jewelry Bugg said he’s seen it all, but customers are never disappointed with what they get. “I think that little bit of mystery keeps it fun, and people tend to actually really love that aspect of it,” said Bugg. Another nostalgic characteristic of the Art-O-Mat at Vision Galley is that it takes retro-styled tokens. The machines at Chandler Center for the arts accept only cash. Though in the Chandler area for quite some time, the history of the ArtO-Mat reaches as far back as 1997. The inspiration to utilize the machines as art dispensers hit artist Clark Whittington while his friend had a Pavlovian reaction to the sound of crinkling cellophane, and wanted to spread that same desire about art. In the late ’90s, Whittington had a solo art show in a cafe in Winston-Salem North Carolina. Cigarette vending machines had recently been banned, so the artist repurposed the perfectly good machinery to dispense miniature black and white photographs that had been mounted on wood blocks for $1. The show was set to be dismantled the next month, but the owner of the cafe, Cynthia Giles, took kindly to the idea and re-

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damental skills alongside their parent. Each one-hour training session builds on fundamental skills needed to participate in volleyball. Sessions will take place each Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Kyrene Centennial Middle School Aug. 14-Oct. 2. Children and parents are invited to learn more about the program 2-3 p.m. July 23 at Ironwood Library in Ahwatukee. Information: 480-580-4393 or byopphoenix@gmail.com. Registration: byopphoenix.weebly.com

Cooking classes offered in Ahwatukee home focus on vegan, French

Phoenician Oasis, located in a private Ahwatukee home, is offering cooking classes focusing on low-fat, low-sodium, low-sugar dishes that include vegan, French & international cuisines while students enjoy gourmet hors d’oeuvres and sipping wine or cold drinks. Summer classes include: Aug. 10 and 31, bread making; and Aug. 11 and Sept. 1, vegan cooking. Details: Phoenicianoasis.com or 480888-5521 .

Art in the Garden in Ahwatukee offers classes, studio time

Art-O-Matc machines like this one are located at Vision Gallery and Chandler Center for the Arts and have become popular with both the artists who supply works for them and the consumers who pay $5 for a one of the items. (Kimberly Carillo/Staff Photographer)

quested the machine stayed permanently. Knowing other artists would need to be taken on board if the vending machine was to continue distributing art, local artists created the group Artists in Cellophane. Today, AIC is the sponsoring organization behind Art-O-Mat with the mission of making art accessible to everyone. With the organization’s help, hundreds of Art-O-Mats have been established around the world. “This is small, affordable, and you don’t have to make the commitment of hanging it on your wall that a big piece would need. Based on what I’ve seen, [Art-O-Mats] make being an art collector attainable on a budget with limited space, and really that’s the point,” said Bugg.

Ahwatukee’s Art in the Garden Studio, at 4221 E. Chandler Blvd., “is the place to express yourself in watercolors, acrylics or alcohol ink and learn to make no-chemical care products and household cleaners,” its owners say. “Essential oils education, meditation and finding peace through art. Ages 16+, reasonable prices, supplies are included.” Information: artinthegardenstudio.com or 480-302-1304. The studio welcomes inquiries about hosting corporate events, birthdays or other special activities. The facility can also be rented at a nominal fee.

Local Hadassah chapter invites Ahwatukee women to join

The Devorah Chapter of Hadassah, a nonprofit women’s humanitarian organization that supports health care, women, education, youth and the environment, invites Ahwatukee women to join. Hadassah Hospitals treat over one million patients annually regardless of race or religion and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize several years ago. The Devorah Chapter raises funds for numerous projects and also has monthly activities such as a book club, lunch gatherings and movie nights. It has five general meetings a year and two major fundraisers – Game Day in October and gift wrapping at various Barnes & Noble throughout December. Information: ann.hadassahmembership@gmail.com.

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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7

Monthly Book Discussion

Read the book and join each lively discussion the first Wednesday of the month. August’s Read: Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward. September’s Read: The Library Book by Susan Orlean. DETAILS>> 7-7:45 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adult. Free. No registration required.

SATURDAY, AUG. 10 Teen Council Meeting

The Library Teen Council will meet to plan teen events at Ironwood Library. Join to earn community service hours, make friends and have fun. DETAILS>> 2-3 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: 12-17 years. Free. No registration required.

SUNDAY, AUG 11

Free concert at Horizon Church

Horizon Church’s musical staff has volunteered to present a ‘Summer’s End’ concert, led by Dr. Jana Minov and augmented by the piano playing of Olga Kim. Their husbands will also be featured at this event: Nenad Savic on classical guitar and Vladislav Kosminov on piano. Refreshments will be provided and a free-will offering taken, designated for the music program expenses. DETAILS>> 5:30 p.m., 1401 E. Liberty Lane Ahwatukee. Information: 480-460-1480, horizonchurch.com.

TUESDAY, AUG. 13 LEGO Lab slated

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

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14 “One Book, One Phoenix”

Read and discuss the compelling and humorous nonfiction tour de force Packing for Mars by best-selling author Mary Roach. Interactive videos of spaceflight will be included as the group examines the irresistibly strange universe of space travel and gravity-free life with Ironwood Adult Services Librarian Mike Smith. DETAILS>> 6-7:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adult. Free. No registration required.

Sit, Stay, Read!

Emerging readers of all ages can sign up for reading time with a registered therapy animal named Truffles and human team. DETAILS>> 4-5 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E Chandler Blvd. All Ages. Free. No registration required.

TUESDAY, AUG. 20 Last time today

Today is the last day to make reservations for the 10:30 a.m. Aug. 26 plated brunch hosted by Ahwatukee Foothills Friends and Neighbors women’s group. Guest speaker is Betty Webb, a local author who has interviewed U.S. presidents, astronauts who walked on the moon and Nobel prize winners and also writes about mysteries of Arizona. DETAILS>> Brunch will be at the Ahwatukee Golf Club, 48th Street and Warner Road. Information/reservations: affanwomensgroup.gmail.com.

Ironwood Writers to meet

The third Tuesday of every month, writers can bring five dou-

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

Medicare workshop

Gregory Geryak will discuss all the ins and outs of Medicare at a free workshop. DETAILS>> 4 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. Reservations: 480-797-5615 or greg.geryak@GJGIA. com

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21 Red Cross blood drive

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive and appointments are recommended and can be made at redcrossblood. org; select the “Donating Blood” option to submit your appointment time. Walk-in donations are also welcome, as available. DETAILS>> 2-6:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adult. Free.

TUESDAY, AUG. 27 Medicare workshop

Gregory Geryak will discuss all the ins and outs of Medicare at a free workshop. DETAILS>> 4:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. Reservations: 480-797-5615 or greg. geryak@GJGIA.com

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SUNDAYS TinkerTime

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

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Learn gardening from pros

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

Chess, knitters clubs

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

Bible Study

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DETAILS>> 9:15 a.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee, 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org/classes.

MONDAYS

Gentle yoga at Pecos

People can start their week with a gentle yoga class. Be mindful and caring for yourself. Sessions are typically five to six weeks long. You can also “drop in” to individual classes. DETAILS>> 7 p.m. at Pecos Community Center in Ahwatukee. Register: phoenix.gov/parks/classes-and-programs. Go to adult classes and search gentle yoga. You can also register at Pecos Center or call 602-495-550.

Friends and Neighbors

Ahwatukee Foothills Friends and Neighbors (AFFAN) is an organization of women who meet regularly to socialize through groups/activities and provides educational and cultural information for its members. General luncheon meetings are the fourth Monday of every month. DETAILS>> For more info: affanwomensgroup@gmail.com.

LD 18 Dems meet monthly

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

Babytime for walkers

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

Babytime for crawlers

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

Desert Pointe gardeners meet

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

TUESDAYS

Get ready for kindergarten

Three- to 5-year-olds and their adult caregivers learn through stories, games and structured activities designed to nourish the skills that lead to success in school: persistence, flexibility and problem-solving. DETAILS>> Tuesdays June 4 – July 23, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E Chandler Blvd. Ages: 3-5 years. Free. Tickets are limited & available 30 minutes before program start time on the day of the program.

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Patriotic playgroup

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

Estrangement support

Although rarely discussed, family estrangement is far more common than most people realize. The estranged suffer from loneliness, lack of self-esteem, guilt, anger and depression. Desert Foothills United Methodist Church provides a support group that meets the first Tuesday of every month. The public is invited to the “Living Loss” sessions. No questions asked, and anonymity will be respected. DETAILS>> 7 p.m., first Tuesday of every month; 2156 E. Liberty Lane, Ahwatukee. Use Entry B. Free. Information: 480-4601025 and office@desertfoothills.org.

ToddlerTime

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

Sit, Stay, Read!

Emerging readers of all ages can sign up for reading time with a registered therapy animal & human team. Read to Truffles on Wednesdays. DETAILS>> Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m., July 10 and July 24. Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. All Ages. Free. No registration required.

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Networking group meets

ACT Networking Group, standing for Ahwatukee, Chandler and Tempe, meets weekly. DETAILS >> 7:45-8:45 p.m., Tukes Kafe, 15815 S. 50th St., Ahwatukee. Information: 602-418-3645.

Kiwanis meets weekly

The Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club meets weekly and welcomes newcomers. Here is the speaker schedule: July 25, State Sen. Sean Bowie; and Aug. 29. Steve Kelley of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. DETAILS>> 7:30 a.m. Biscuits Restaurant, 4623 E. Elliot Road, Ahwatukee. Information: mike.maloney2003@gmail.com.

Preschoolers’ moms gather

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

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Prayer night offered

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

People can get step-by-step instruction in water-coloring whether they are beginners or intermediates. DETAILS>>2-4:30 p.m. in instructor’s home studio off Ranch Circle North in Ahwatukee. Four classes for $90. To register: Judy Lokits 480-471-8505, or jlokits@yahoo

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

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FRIDAYS

Parents can ‘drop in’

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

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

Toastmasters sharpen skills

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

French Talk Time

Brush up on your high school, college, or tourist French speaking and listening skills. Advanced Level 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month: an informal participant-driven conversational group. Participants should already speak French fairly well to enjoy this program. Beginner/Intermediate Level 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month: a facilitator-guided conversation group. Participants should already speak some French to benefit from this program. DETAILS>> 6:30-7:30 p.m.. See above for appropriate Tuesdays. , Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adults. Free. No registration required.

WEDNESDAYS

Summer STEM Fun

Children can create pulley rockets, comets-on-a-stick, alien spaceships, sun catchers, and more in these fun, hands-on STEM-based sessions. DETAILS>> On July 2, 16 and 23, 4-5 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: 6-11. Free. No registration required.

Digital City Essentials

Through fun hands-on projects, games and crafts, children can develop coding, 3D modeling, and circuitry skills, plus sequential and computational thinking, in this “tech playground.” Co-presented by Lakewood Learning. DETAILS>> 4-5 p.m.,. Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 5-12. Free. No registration required.

Celebrate Recovery is a Biblical 12-step program that helps you find hope and healing from all of life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Whether it’s addiction, loss, anger, or stress, you can find the freedom you’re looking for. DETAILS>> 6:20 PM, Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11002 South 48th Street, Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579, mvlutheran.org. Parents are invited to join a drop-in group to ask questions, share ideas or just listen to what’s going on with today’s teenagers. DETAILS>> 5:30-7 p.m. second Wednesday of each month. Maricopa Cooperative Extension, 4341 E. Broadway Road, Phoenix. Free. RSVP at 602-827-8200, ext. 348, or rcarter@ cals.arizona.edu.

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FRIDAYS

Toastmasters meet

‘Dems and Donuts’ set

The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce has a weekly Toastmasters meeting. DETAILS>> 8-9 a.m., First American Title conference room, 4435 E. Chandler Blvd. #100, Ahwatukee. Information: Tessy Bryan 480-330-6528 or vppr-1811442@toastmastersclubs.org DETAILS>> 3:30-6:30 p.m. every Friday, 3930 E. Chandler Blvd., in front of the Century 21 offices. Information: amadioranch. com or Facebook at Amadio Ranch Farm Store.

Grief support

SATURDAYS

Legislative District 18 Democrats gather for an informal chat. DETAILS>> Free and open to the public 7:30-9 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Denny’s, 7400 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. RSVP: marie9@q.com or 480-592-0052. Hospice of the Valley holds a grief support group for adults on alternating Wednesdays. DETAILS>> 6-7:30 p.m. at Pecos Community Center, 1710 S. 48th S. The assigned classroom varies signs will be on premises. It is a drop-in group and there is no need to call or register. Meeting dates this year: Jan. 23; Feb. 6 and 20; March 6 and 20; May 1, 15 and 29; June 12 and 26; July 10 and 24; Aug. 7 and 21; Sept. 4 and 18; Oct. 2, 16 and 20; Nov. 13 and 27; and Dec. 11.

THURSDAYS

MOPS – Mothers of Preschoolers

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

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DIY Board Games

Kids can learn about the design process while developing their very own board games. DETAILS>> Saturdays June 1-29, 2-4 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: 6-11. Free. No registration required.

Sit, Stay, Read!

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

Fun with watercolors

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

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Why the 2 Phoenix props deserve a ‘Yes’ BY COUNCILMAN SAL DICICCIO AFN Guest Writer

ur roads are a danger, and our pension system is a mess. The politicians have refused to fix both of these outstanding problems. Here are the facts: the city of Phoenix needs $1.6 billion today just to bring all of our roads to standard. We have over 4,800 miles of roads needing repair. The politicians think they are telling you they did a great job because they’ve ordered 30 miles of major streets and a few more miles of side streets be repaired each year. It’s not even close to what needs to happen. This is a quality-of-life issue impacting all of our homes. People move into communities because they want to feel safe and they want to feel like the infrastructure is well-maintained. We are not Detroit, and we are not Los Angeles. We are Phoenix, and we should expect better. Our pension system is a bigger mess. We have over $5 billion of unfunded pension debt — money we don’t have to cover the bills we owe.

Why not universal coverage?

I read the article by Steve Church, “Medicare for all would kill restaurants” with interest. First, he didn’t say this in the article. He said that Medicare for all would kill restaurant-provided health care insurance. It reminded me of a trip I took to Canada to meet business leaders. I made a snide remark about their health care system, and they asked me if I provided health care insurance for my employees. I replied that I did, it was expensive and I was proud to provide this benefit. They replied that none of them provided such insurance (as everyone had healthcare provided) and so that money simply became more profit. Would I like more profit? Ever since then, I cannot understand why business would not want some form of universal health care that they didn’t

The politicians get a pension and a 401(k). Yes, they get both. And, they get to retire and receive full pension benefits after just five years of part time work. Do you really think they’re going to do anything that’s going to impact their own pensions? During the last fiscal crisis, the individuals and the entities that had the least amount of debt were the ones that were able to survive the crisis. Phoenix is not ready for another fiscal crisis. At all. Sooner or later, the economy will bottom out once again. Instead of preparing for it, Phoenix is currently spending more money than we ever have before — while providing fewer services. These are two top priorities I believe the city of Phoenix needs to fix, and needs to fix today. Proposition 105 takes money from future light rail expansion, and uses it to repair our roads, increase bus service, improve pedestrian and bike access, plus make a range of other street improvements like better lighting and safety features. And despite what you’ve likely heard, the light rail that is there today stays there — there are no cuts to existing service.

It’s a simple, effective, efficient plan to maximize transportation options for everyone, and it’s not as complicated as the insiders want you to believe. A “Yes” vote on Proposition 105 fixes our dangerous roads, fixes all the potholes and increases bus service; using future dollars from light rail expansion to fund these repairs. That’s it. Proposition 106 is a pension reform proposal that stops all politician pensions and 401(k)s. A “Yes” vote on Prop 106 requires all politicians in the city of Phoenix to fund their own retirement plans, just like you and your family need to do. Why are you and your family paying for politician’s pensions? And, they get to collect those big pensions at any age and any time. No need to wait until 65. The second thing that prop 106 does is that it increases transparency so that you can see the entire bill your politicians have rung up — which is the real reason the big tax, big spenders oppose it. It requires full transparency and a plan to fix the problem. It requires the city of Phoenix to use real actuarial data to compute our debt, instead of politically negotiated fantasy land numbers, and the results of the new, honest calculation must

be made public. Finally, it limits the growth of the City of Phoenix budget to population plus inflation until our pension deficit is under control, while exempting police and fire entirely — so that critical public safety improvements aren’t affected. Opponents claim that these minimal, reasonable limits in spending growth are actually spending cuts. To be clear, not a single cut would have happened this year. Not one. Only politicians steeped in garbage Washington, D.C. math could make such a claim. A “Yes” vote on Prop 106 won’t cut a single job or program. It won’t close a single library or pool. In fact, it allows for steady, consistent increases in the budgets of those programs. Please don’t fall for the Washington D.C. gimmicks that we are seeing in this campaign. I strongly encourage you to vote yes on 105 and 106. I have spent years fighting on your behalf for fiscal sanity, and I am fully convinced that a “Yes” vote on Prop 105 and 106 is now the only way to ensure our future and the future of our city remain strong. It’s now or never, it’s in your hands, it is your decision and it is your money.

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healthy sunshine to learn a simple game is what I believe our Lakes Golf Course was designed for. It breaks my heart to see an opportunistic manager and operator of the Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course who wants to control the various golf properties in Ahwatukee and change the variance to residential instead of golf course-only development. Let him break the law, which Judge Hannah has ruled with honor, and watch what Mr. Gee does to the Ahwatukee Golf Course and two other golf courses in Ahwatukee. Mr. Cunningham mentions how the Wall Street Journal cites how golf courses are in a 20 percent decline and puts neighbors in a rough spot. But owning a house on a well-maintained golf course significantly increases your home value. It also affects neighbor’s home values within a mile or two of a popular golf course. I have seen how our community benefits

from quality golf courses, swimming facilities and tennis facilities. I challenge you to look realistically at what it does to our increasing property values, even during two recessions. I don’t know about you, but I am reelecting Judge Hannah and my hat is off to the two persistent Lakes homeowners taking Mr. Gee to court for trying to illegally change the golf course. Let’s get rid of shrinks, rocket scientists and golf teachers who are over-complicating a game I used to love to play. Golf is a game, it is supposed to be fun and sociable. Every industry goes into temporary slumps and maybe this is a positive solution to the problem. -Dr. Jeff Eger

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Simplify the game of golf and restore Ahwatukee Lakes

I am responding to Mr. Cunningham’s Letter to The Editor on July 31. When I came to the East Valley in 1975, I was impressed how many golf courses were thriving in the Valley of The Sun per population in Maricopa County. They were all doing well financially and snowbirds loved coming to Phoenix and the East Valley to play golf. Back then, golf wasn’t rocket science and mental gymnastics, and players had more fun because they were not over-thinking. Golf is one of the biggest industries in our Arizona community. A short executive golf course in our retirement community where young families can get their kids out of the house into

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Teacher’s tiny tents draw raves from kids and moms BY COTY DOLORES MIRANDA AFN Contributor

others around the East Valley looking for a novel way to host a sleepover for their children are finding it with an Ahwatukee-based slumber party tent rental company. Tiny TeepeeZzz was launched by Jennifer Soltis, a former math teacher at Kyrene Akimel A-al and Chandler’s Basha High School. After opting to stay at home for her children, ages 3 and 1, she found a way to start a business that would let her make good use of a strong creative bent. Several moms already have raved about the business. When Ahwatukee mom Heidie Stolowski acquiesced to her 8-year-old daughter Cora’s pleas for a slumber party for her friends, she realized she needed help. “I was hesitant because they’re all 7 and 8 years old, and I wasn’t sure how the girls would do overnight at someone else’s house,” she said. “That’s when I came across Tiny Tee-

Jennifer Soltis of Ahwatukee, a former math teacher at Aki,el A-al Middle School and Basha High School, says the Tiny TeepeeZzz make for a fun business that also allows her to stay at home with her two little children. (Pablo Robles/

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peeZzz and thought this would be an excellent distraction for them,” Stolowski added. “And we had an amazing summer celebration slumber party with Tiny TeepeeZzz.” Terah Lake of Gilbert also called on

the company when hosting a party for her 8-year-old daughter and three of her friends for a “end of summer bash.” It is a party she plans to repeat. “This was by far the easiest kids’ slumber party I’ve ever thrown,” the mom of

two enthused. “One of the biggest issues I run into with hosting a slumber party at my house is where to put all the kids once it’s time to go to sleep. “Tiny TeepeeZzz took all the guesswork out of putting together a fun, themed slumber party,” Lake said. “They came to my house and brought all the supplies I needed, from comfy beds and linens, to adorable night lights for each kid’s teepee bed. “They really had every detail covered from top to bottom and it looked amazing!” Soltis said the business was a natural fit for her interests. “I’ve always loved creating Pinterest-perfect parties,” she said, “and one night I was on Pinterest and saw these adorable slumber tents. My wheels immediately started turning and I realized I could turn this into a business.” Her husband Ryan, her parents and inlaws “jumped on board and helped me create the tents and start my vision,” she added, and remain supportive of her endeavor.

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Racy outfits super-charge Chandler coffee shop BY KAYLA RUTLEDGE AFN Contributor

new coffee shop is perking up the Chandler area — and it’s not entirely because of the caffeine. Bottoms Up Espresso, on the northwest corner of Warner Road and Arizona Avenue, is serving joe as hot as the employees — who dress in lingerie and bikinis while creating playfully themed drinks. The company first flirted with the California market in 2011, but has turned up the heat to give locals a view of something other than prime Arizona sunsets at the state’s first location in Chandler. Manager Joni Johnson said that although Chandler may not seem like a prime spot to blend coffee and bare skin, the location is bursting at the seams with new and recurrent customers since opening in April. “We have a lot of construction workers in the area that come in when we open at four in the morning because this is the

Johnson said the cafe also sees a lot of traffic as people make their way off the freeway after work. Customers frequent the cafe on the weekends with their significant others and Dressed for Bikini Day at Bottoms Up Espresso in Chandler are, from left, Kristy Montagnino, friends as manager Joni Johnson and Delanna Sesma, who dress according to the different theme well. they’ve set each day. (Kimberly Carrillo/AFN Staff Photographer) Yet, no only place open to get coffee other than matter what time of the day customers gas stations. No where else in this area stop at the shop to take in the view — a opens that early,” Johnson said. smile, good conversation and a show “I think they just appreciate having come with every cup. good coffee, like a good cold brew before The Chandler location is the company’s going out in the sun all day,” she added. only outlet with an indoor seating area

where customers can play games or chat with the baristas. “You can literally come in here and talk to us for hours, we don’t mind. We have Wi-Fi, so people come and do homework and work or business too. We just want customers to relax and enjoy themselves and their drinks, and us too if they want,” said Johnson. But those headed through the drive-thru won’t be shorted on the views. A mirror in the back of the kitchen lets customers see the baristas’ outfit of the day while they make drinks to drool over. Espresso drinks like the popular Little Irish Girl with Irish cream and white chocolate and the Blonde Bombshell with toasted marshmallow, caramel and white chocolate are among the most popular on the menu. But the joint also serves energy drinks like The Big O, with strawberry and green apple, and the Screamer, which comes

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“For now, we’re a small side business but we hope to grow with more tents, more themes and personalized add-ons and crafts,” said Soltis an online math teacher with the Scottsdale School District. And Soltis readily admits it wasn’t for lack of things to keep her busy, but the need to express herself that led her to found Tiny TeepeeZzz. “I’ve wanted to do something for myself and my creative side,” she stated. “I knew this would be something unique that all children would love. “And yes, I’m a hard-working stay-athome mom with a full-time job, but have also had a drive to do more, and I thought this business would be a great way to show my passion, and connect with my community.” Slumber themes are available for boys and girls ages 5 and up. The newest offering is a tween’s glam theme. A spa bag filled with glamour goodies is available as an add-on. A MineCraft theme is in the works. Adults sleepover themes and tents are also in the prep stage, said Soltis. “Our adult lace teepees will be perfect for bachelorette parties, girls’ night in, moms’ night out, the night before the wedding with the bridesmaids, birthdays, or even when friends are in town,” she said. “They’re also perfect for Sweet 16 and teen parties! As our business grows, we hope to add more themes like sports, llamas, dinosaurs, winter wonderland, superheroes, boho and more.” Current themes are Make A Wish, complete with unicorn décor; Scales ‘N Tales with mermaid sequined blankets and plush dolls; Sun ‘N Fun teepees, which has a large flamingo or plush camping fireplace; and Into the Woods, with plush camping fireplace, moon and star LED lights and camping signs. All the themes include fitting party favors and sleep masks, with a plethora of themed add-ons available. Each standard Tiny TeepeeZzz package includes four teepees, with more available at an additional cost. Besides delivery, set up and styling, take down and laundering of linens, the package includes the tent frames and themed fabric, twin mattress, sheet and pad cover, throw blanket and decor pillows, lanterns and LED votives, tray table, chalkboard, tent lights, lightbox sign and theme-appropriate garland outlining the A-frames. Each indoor-only tent is approximately four-foot wide. Guests are invited to bring their own pillows for hygiene purposes. Should a party require another special

t h e m e with craft add-ons to glamorize hair brushes and another to design and personalize takehome pillow cases. H e r daughter Cora is a Kyrene de la Sierra third-gradTiny TeepeeZzz packages come with a variety of accessories, some of them at additional cost. er. (Pablo Robles/AFN Staff Photographer) “These theme then what’s currently offered, Tiny tents were set up so beautifully and came TeepeeZzz will attempt to accommodate, with air mattresses. The kids had a blast and were more than comfortable,” she said Soltis. Currently the business delivers within said. “The next morning, I had to wake all the children up so that they could have 25 miles of Ahwatukee zip code 85048. “Anything outside of 25 miles will have donuts before their parents started to an additional travel fee, and people can arrive. We chose the donut board add-on and it was so perfect.” contact us for details,” said Soltis. The donut board, with nine donuts (not As Heidie Stolowski attests, Tiny TeepeeZzz helps make the sleepover party provided) perched on a hanging rainbow board, is one of several add-ons available fun for the kids, and easy on the parents. She selected the Make A Wish/Unicorn for the various themes.

“It was by far the easiest party I’ve ever hosted. Not only did Jen come and set it all up, she showed up the next day and took it all down. The only thing I had to deal with were extra giggles all night,” said Stolowski. “We can’t wait to host the next sleepover,” Lake also selected the Make A Wish/ Unicorn Theme. “What would’ve have taken me probably weeks to plan out, Jen set up the most adorable themed slumber party in just under an hour! My daughter and her friends were so ecstatic when they saw the whole set up and all the decorations, they said they felt like they were in a special little girls’ hotel,” said Lake. “One of the best parts was that all the arts and crafts that came with my party were super easy to do with each kid and required zero cleanup! Total score for a busy mom like me! I’m already looking forward to doing this again for our next big occasion,” she added. Information: tinyteepeezzz.com, or Facebook.com/TinyTeepeeZzz/or on Instagram @tinyteepeezzz. (ED: No caps on Instagram) TinyteepeesZzz can also be reached at 518-744-2982, a New York area code Soltis has maintained through her 12 years living in Ahwatukee.

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with blue raspberry, green apple and watermelon and basic smoothies that are popular among customers. For those looking for a snack, other than the girls, they can order a French toast bagel breakfast sandwich or the favored croissant breakfast sandwich. To jumpstart the week, on Mondays the girls wear “schoolgirl” outfits, typically complete with plaid miniskirts, stockings and pigtails. Tuesdays and Saturdays are both dedicated to red and black bikinis to represent the brand’s colors. Wednesdays lasso customers with a cowgirl theme which usually features ripped daisy duke shorts and tied plaid shirts to boot. Thursdays, Johnson said, are one of the shop’s busiest days during the week. A “fantasy” theme at the store means lingerie, and little of it. Johnson said some of the girls like to be the women of customers’ dreams by elevating the look with complete hair and makeup. Though most people look forward to a slow Sunday, baristas hype up the slower pace with a sports-inspired look with tied-up jerseys. “What’s nice about the outfit changes is that we’re the only place around here to

tures on display, a lot of people think the customer-base is mainly men. “We actually get more women here than men. We do get guys but sometimes they’re afraid to look at us or The Bottoms Up Espresso in Chandler features racily-clad baristas, who say their they’ll be nerwardrobe has helped draw patrons into the coffee shop at Warner Road and Arizona vous, but the Avenue. (Kimberly Carrillo/AFN Staff Photographer) women come do it. So, if you like the concept but don’t in here just taking us in and telling us want to see a bunch of beautiful women in straight up they think we look good,” said lingerie, you can come on Sunday and still Johnson, adding: “We know we have a lot on show, we have fun but we’ve toned it down a notch with sports-themed outfits,” said Johnson. know you come here to look at us and Though toned down, the dress code that’s okay. We put in all this effort so you keeps even the shop’s most casual days will look at us.” Though, most of their male customers piping hot. Employees must have their midriff have no problem drinking the women up. One left a review that raved: “I came to showing at all times, are strongly encouraged to wear makeup and keep their hair get a cold brew but I wanted something slightly sweeter and they made my drink its natural color. The girls are not allowed to wear thongs perfectly. The girls are beautiful, energetor boy-shorts to work as all of the outfits ic, and have wonderful customer service. must include cheeky-style underwear or I would recommend this place to anyone who likes coffee period! Awesome place!” swimwear. Another customer, said, “Great coffee, Johnson said with the girls’ natural fea-

beautiful baristas, friendly atmosphere.” He couldn’t help noting as well that one barista in particular was “absolutely delicious.” While most that come to the store have only compliments to give, Johnson said not everyone in the community is as enthusiastic about the concept as others. “I check our reviews on Google and stuff and there was this lady who was just not loving this concept she was like, ‘I think it’s messed up that we have two bikini shops in this area, it’s just degrading to women,’” said Johnson. But Johnson is hardly flustered. “If we love it, we love it. I have no problem walking around like this and I’m sure none of them do,” she said. “None of us feel degraded at all. If they did they wouldn’t work here. We’re all comfortable in our skin and if anything its empowering. If you’ve got it, rock it. Rock what God gave you,” she added. Johnson said before making assumptions about the concept of the store to come in and experience the environment for one’s self. “We get people in all the time who had no idea what it was even though our logo has a girl with a bikini on it. They come in and they absolutely love it. You just never know,” she said.

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he Living Room in Ahwatukee has been giving diners a cool, relaxed place to hang out for leisurely bites they share with friends. People have been enjoying “Awesome Fries” and “Bang Bang Shrimp” as they sip on wine, whiskey and cocktails for almost a decade at the restaurant on Ray Road at 48th Street. It offers dishes ideal for passing around the table for groups to nosh in a setting reminiscent of a family or living room. Couches and plush chairs indoors and outdoors on a cozy patio create a comfortable but hip feel. Families, couples and singles pack The Living Room to feast on injectable donut holes filled with chocolate, Bavarian cream or berry flavors, as well as custom-made omelets and crepes and to sip drinks from the Bloody Mary bar during brunch on weekends. Diners line up for half-price whiskeys and to eat tender barbecue brisket on Wednesday nights and dive into oysters on Thursday nights. On “Burger and Bottle Night,” customers can sink their teeth into two burgers, one side dish and a bottle of wine for $35 per couple. A wide array of wines and whiskeys, along with fun cocktails complement the meals and appetizers at The Living Room, which also has locations in Ocotillo and Scottsdale. David Emran, operating partner with ownership for all locations, said the restaurant is all about customers kicking back and taking their time eating and drinking with others. “It’s sort of that lounge and relax,” Emran said. “We encourage you to stay as long as you like. Everything we do is 100 percent quality.” Some popular appetizers diners like to share at The Living Room in Chandler are the oysters, available from 4 p.m. until the restaurant runs out on Thursdays. Customers can get individual fresh oysters on the half shell for $2 each, served with their choice of mignonette, cocktail sauce, horseradish or Tabasco sauce.

Delicious and shareable plates and an extensive wine list make the Living Room in Ahwatukee a perfect place for leisurely gatherings with friends. (Special to AFN)

The Living Room brings in about 20 dozen oysters and always sells them out, Emran said. The oysters come from seafood purveyors in Oregon, Washington state and California. Oysters Rockefeller — a half dozen for $15 — are also on the menu Thursdays and are baked with a combination of cheese, pancetta and spinach. Customers can drink oyster shooters, which are beverages with a Bloody Mary with Tito’s vodka, Tijuana drinking water — Cuervo Traditional Plata, pickle juice,

salt and lime — and street oysters with Cuervo Traditional Plata, pico de gallo and green Tabasco, for $6. Sea salt and vinegar fries plated with a housemade tartar sauce for $5 are also available on Thursdays. Whiskey Wednesdays are also a big hit at The Living Room in Chandler. Guests are eager to buy whiskey for half-price and also to eat the barbecue prime brisket for $15.50 prepared by Dave Mains, a local chef. The barbecue is available from 5 p.m.

Operating partner David Emran likes to see patrons stay as long as they like at the Living Room in Ahwatukee and said the menu and interior decor aims to encourage that. (Pablo Robles/AFN Staff Photographer)

until the restaurant runs out of it. The brisket is cooked overnight in a smoker over a mixture of charcoal, hickory, oak and chunk pecan. “We want to be (at) that moment in time the best brisket,” Emran said. The Living Room also carries at least 100 different types of whiskey and two popular ones are TX Whiskey out of Texas and Yellow Spot from Ireland. Weekends are busy and crepes and omelet stations are set up. The brunch is offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Customers can order omelets any way they like with their choice of regular eggs or egg whites, along with four different types of cheese, as well as bacon, diced chicken, ham and sausage and numerous vegetables including asparagus, basil, bell peppers, mushrooms and green chilies. Six crepes are tempting treats many diners like to eat during brunch. The injectable donut holes are “perfect for brunch” and are cinnamon-sugar dusted, Emran said. They come with customers’ choice of two of these flavors: chocolate, Bavarian cream or berry for $10. The berry flavor has blueberry, raspberry and blackberry infused inside it. People can add a third flavor for $1.50 extra. A build-your-own Bloody Mary bar during brunch gives diners freedom to pick bacon, cheese, jalapeños, lemon and many other edible offerings to add to their drinks, which have Tito’s vodka. “You can load up,” Emran said. “People will put anything in a Bloody Mary.” Also available during brunch are bottomless mimosas in orange or ruby-red grapefruit flavors. They are $14. Live music is performed Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 3 to 6 p.m. A big selection of wine, cocktails, as well as beers are also available at The Living Room. Spanish red wines are popular now, as are the Sauvignon Blanc wines for the summer. Wine is a passion for Emran and Tom Kaufman, who is founder and owner of The Living Room restaurants. Hospitality LLC, a group of investors that includes Emran and Kaufman, also

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owns Humble Pie – Pizza, Wine and Spirits, which is next door to The Living Room, as well as CHoP Steak Seafood & Burger Bar and Rock Lobster Teppan, Sushi, Sake. “We certainly have a very dynamic selection,” of wines, Emran said. He said The Penguin, a cocktail with three olives, pink grapefruit vodka, agave nectar and Leinenkugal’s grapefruit shandy is his favorite cocktail on the menu. During the week, those who eat at The Living Room have lots of choices in appetizers, salads, sandwiches and other foods to split with their parties. The “Awesome Fries” are well-liked “start & share items” and combine parsley, garlic, parmesan, lemon zest and chili flakes regularly priced at $8. People love to share the “Bang Bang shrimp,” crispy golden shrimp with sweet, spicy aioli for $12. “The Big Board” gives diners lots of meats and cheeses to nibble on together including prosciutto, Genoa salami, white cheddar, brie and olives, roasted peppers, fruit compote and Ciabatta bread. The Living Room goes way beyond basic bruschetta, giving diners lots of sweet and savory concoctions. The Orchard bruschetta offers apples,

brie, fig jam and agave nectar on bread for a sweet, fruity taste while Nature bruschetta combines dates, toasted walnuts, creamy brie and agave nectar for a flavorful taste. Harvest bruschetta combines spinach and artichoke creamy cheese for a rich and filling appetizer or small meal. Diners can order gluten-free bread for the bruschetta and other foods on the menu. Juicy, tender and savory prime rib sliders come with Gorgonzola crumbles and creamy horseradish and au jus that is perfect for dipping. The tuna melt is created in an unusual way with red onion, garlic aioli, Provolone cheese and olives on sourdough bread, Emran said. “People literally come here for the tuna melt,” he said. Customers also love to share sushi rolls and the most ordered ones are the K.I.G. rolls, which have spicy crab, cream cheese, shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, jalapeno and sriracha aioli, for $14. Those opting for lighter choices can enjoy a healthy meal while still feeling satisfied with the Super Food dinner salad, a mixture of kale and romaine lettuces, as well as dried cranberries, avocado, watermelon radish, almonds, quinoa, flax seeds and herb yogurt for $13. For more pro-

tein, diners can add chicken, tuna, salmon or steak to the salad. Many people are praising the food, ambiance and customer service at The Living Room. “Excellent place for brunch and some really delicious food!” one diner posted on The Living Room’s Facebook page. “Patio area is great and the service is too! I especially loved the fondue and donut holes with 3 yummy fillings with the plastic syringes!!” Another wrote, “I recommend all of it! The food is great, service is excellent, very friendly and cozy stylish.” Another praised the restaurant for “great service, friendly waitress, very comfy feel, good food too.” Customers can get deals on food and drinks during happy hour, which is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily for drinks and from 3 to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays for food. “I love this community,” Emran said. “It feels like my family every day. It’s really, really cool.” Regular hours for The Living Room are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 11 a.m. to midnight Fridays; 10 a.m. to midnight Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays. Information: livingroomwinebar.com

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ver 100 high school basketball players crowded into the PHHacility in Phoenix to show off their skills in front of over 40 college basketball coaches and scouts. The event was part of the third annual Southwest All-American Basketball Camp, which took place July 23-24. It served as a chance for many of the best players in Arizona, and even a few players from nearby states, to come together in an effort to woo college teams. With a series of drills, games made up of even-level teams and several all-star games selected by the tournament scouts, the players had plenty of chances to impress. Despite the scores of each game not being the main concern of the scouts, each game was fierce. “A lot of people here are a star on their high school or club team,” Mountain Pointe senior TJ Tigler said. “But, so is everyone else on these teams, so if you want to win you have to slow down and kind of just do what you can when the ball comes to you and focus on making the right play.” Several players left the event invigorated by college offers or expanded scouting

Valley Christian senior Jackson Risi, who transferred from Desert Vista, said he enjoyed the encouragement from several of the coaches and scouts at the Southwest All-American Basketball Camp. More than 40 college scouts were present at the camp on July 23-24. (Eric Newman/AFN Staff)

and interest. Each team was led by familiar coaches. Almost all of them coach clubs, high school teams or both, and it behooves them to raise the standard for local basketball. As former Desert Vista and current Valley Christian senior Jackson Risi put it, the

Mountain Pointe senior TJ Tigler acknowledged the type of talent that competed in the third annual Southwest All-American Basketball Camp. He believes the competition made him a better player. (Eric Newman/AFN Staff)

encouragement he noticed from all the adults in attendance was inspiring. They all wish the best for Arizona players. “All the coaches want you to get better, so that when you’re playing here, and hopefully in college, you’re representing well,” Risi said. Many of the top performers believe club basketball tournaments in the high school offseasons are the best chances to have the most eyes on them. However, the club teams in the area often mesh most of the top-level players on the same teams, and leave everyone else without the same opportunities to get recruited. The prospect of the event was admittedly nerve-wracking for some, including Desert Ridge senior Caleb Alonso, who recalls looking at recruiting highlight videos of several of the competitors in the days before the showcase started. He was a bit worried at first about how he might fit in skill-wise. But, with the scoreboard reading 0-0 and nobody receiving extra hype or recognition until the conclusion of a game, the players who found success — Alonso was recognized as a Top-20 All-Star — felt a boost in confidence. “It’s a little intimidating, looking at a lot of these guys on YouTube, but when you’re

on the court, they’re just like everyone else, and none of that matters,” Alonso said. “You’re just people playing basketball.” The event, unlike many tournaments, did not have a playoff bracket, or a decided winning team to hoist a trophy after the final buzzer. However, competitiveness and love of the game was what drew most of the players to the Southwest Basketball Camp in the first place. Whether they ended the event’s two days with or without scholarships, scouting interest or even a nodding recognition from college coaches, players at the Southwest All-American Camp left with renewed passion for the game, not to mention several hours of training on skills and technique. Each player learned valuable lessons, and confidence, that they can take into their high school and club seasons moving forward. “There were a lot of good players here,” Tigler said. “That made me better.”

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