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ne was the object of a bitter and expensive campaign and the other inspired a plan hatched by an Ahwatukee man while he was on work release from the County Jail. But by this time next week, the ambitions inspired respectively by the Ahwatukee Lakes and Club West golf courses will expire once and for all as Wilson Gee gets them back. “We’re not holding back on the foreclosure sales,” Gee told the AFN last week. With a trustee sale of both sites set for Tuesday at his lawyer’s office, Gee said he is “99 percent sure” that The True Life Companies has no intention of paying off its $8.6 million note for the Lakes course and that Richard Breuninger won’t be ponying up the $1.3 million he owes for Club West. “I believe the Lakes owner is walking away for sure,” said Gee, who held out an olive branch to Lakes residents in the hopes of reaching a settlement on the course’s future. Nonetheless, he also is prepared to continue the court fight over it. “With the Lakes, we filed our appeal,” he

said. “But once the foreclosure is completed, there are legal technical issues we have to settle in terms of taking over the lawsuit. But we’d like to sit down with the plaintiffs and see if we can work something out. I’ve gone through this so long and I think everyone in the community is tired of this eyesore.” Gee is so convinced that True Life is walking away from the 101(Tom Sanfilippo/Inside Out Aerial) acre Lakes site that he had a work crew go there to clear weeds and Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course won’t be an agrihood now that The other debris that residents have True Life Companies no longer will have claim to the site. been complaining about for more than a year. The site was so unsightly that nearly four dozen citations filed by city inspectors against True Life are pending in Phoenix Municipal Court, carrying fines totaling $330,000. Two Lakes residents sued both Gee and True Life and won a Superior Court judge’s ruling that (Tom Sanfilippo/Inside Out Aerial) they had violated the covenants, See

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Wilson Gee is optimistic that the Club West Golf Course no longer will face irrigation woes.

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he makeup of both school boards that impact Ahwatukee will change in January after two members on each of them have decided not to file for reelection. The deadline to file passed last week without Kyrene Governing Board President Kristin Middleton filing for a second term and Bernadette Coggins going for a third four-year stint. Likewise, Brandon Schmoll, the only

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Two of the three candidates in Tempe Union unsuccessfully ran for that board two years ago. They are Andres Barraza of Tempe and Ahwatukee attorney Don Fletcher. Also running is Brian Garcia, an ASU law school student living in Tempe. Schmoll, who is seeking another term as constable in the election, said he decided not to run again for the Tempe Union board because “have accomplished everything I sought out to do when I originally ran for the school board.” See

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hen Gov. Doug Ducey addresses the Ahwatukee Republican Women breakfast on Aug. 27, he won’t be stumping for any of the four fellow (Kimberly Carrillo/ AFN Staff Republicans seeking two Photographer) state House nominations in Gov. Ducey visited with the legislative district that business and political leaders in Chandler last includes the community. week, touting his economic Ducey last week told the programs. AFN he deliberately avoids making endorsements in primary elections. “I stay out of them. They are for the people to decide,” Ducey said Aug. 9 in a brief interview after addressing the Chandler Chamber of Commerce and spending nearly an hour exchanging pleasantries with about 100 businesspeople and politicians. This is Ducey’s third visit in three years to Ahwatukee. He spoke at an Ahwatukee Republican Women breakfast while running for his first term in 2015 and he made a surprise visit in March of last year to Mountain Pointe High School – until then the largest school he visited as governor – after accepting an invitation from a student in an Arizona government class. The breakfast Aug. 27 is at Ahwatukee Country Club, 12432 S. 48th St. Ahwatukee. Tickets are $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers and can be purchased at ahwatukeerepublicanwomen.com. Information: ARW President Cindy Casaus at 602-300-4185 or cindy.casaus@gmail.com. Ducey in the interview last week said he was in Chandler “getting out and promoting the state and talking about economic development – which of course, is part of the day job,” though he added, “I imagine everything between now and the election will be considered a campaign stop.” And in an upbeat message to the supportive crowd, he indicated he wouldn’t mind their votes. “I want you to know that I know that I worked for you and I’m asking for your help and support going forward and keep this agenda and a secure Arizona’s future,” he said, later adding: “Thanks for having me and please communicate with your friends and neighbors about the importance of this upcoming election cycle. We’re 89 days away.” Ducey himself faces an opponent in the primary, former Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett – whom he has dismissed as a “fringe candidate.” Numerous people snapped photos of Ducey and one legislative hopeful – former Chandler Councilwoman Nora Ellen, running in a three-way Republican primary for two House nominations in Chandler Legislative District 16 – shot a selfie with the governor. See

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t’s official: Ahwatukee has a native son of sorts in the race for Phoenix mayor. Moses Sanchez, a veteran, immigrant, educator and small business owner, last week submitted over 3,100 signatures to officially qualify for the Phoenix mayoral election in November. Sanchez submitted more than double the number of signatures required and said he personally collected nearly 1,000 signatures. Moses Sanchez is the only Republican in the race, which also includes two Democrats who recently quit their City Council seats to run – Kate Gallego and Daniel Valenzuela. Nine other people pulled election packets and five of them filed declarations of their candidacy, but only two of those five filed the required petitions by last week’s deadline. They are Tim Seay, a businessman who is describing himself as a Freemason, a member of one of the world’s most secretive and largest fraternal organizations. He is president of a Freemason lodge and the CEO of the Square-N-

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Compass Social Club. The other candidate is Nicholas Sarwark, chairman of the Libertarian National Committee, the executive body of the Libertarian Party of the United States. “We’ve spoken to thousands of voters throughout Phoenix who are tired of the dysfunctional status quo they see at City Hall. People are frustrated by their lack of access to their elected officials and feel like the size of their checkbook determines their ability to be heard,” said Sanchez. “But that changes today.

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While taking note of the numerous state and local officials in the audience – including three school superintendents with whom he “got to work with very closely” as he pushed through his 20 percent raise for teachers – Ducey said: “I’m grateful for all of the leaders that are in the room, but most of all, I’m thankful for the CEOS, the business owners, the employees and the entrepreneurs in Chandler who are making things happen in this economy.” That led him to the heart of his message. He harkened back to his first few months in office in early 2015, when “this state had a $1 billion deficit and a sluggish economy, and here we are just a few years later with a balanced budget, with a record amount of dollars in our General Fund and an economy that is absolutely

“Purposity signs up donors within the ZIP codes of a school district, seeking people who are looking to find purpose through generosity,” an administration stated. “Once Purposity has identified donors, staff identified by Kyrene would have access to the Purposity platform to enter specific student needs.” The memo stated that the likely staffers who will be putting out thee text alerts would be social workers or counselors with access to Purposity’s system. The children’s identities will not be publicized. “By clicking on the link, they can read the story about the need and decide whether or not to help out. The price is clearly displayed, meaning they simply click ‘Complete Purchase’ and head to Amazon to finish the checkout process,” the administration memo stated, adding: “The item is set up to ship directly to the Kyrene School District. Our staff would then distribute the needed item to the student.” Purposity also can be used “if a family were to experience a large loss due to a life event like a fire. Purposity will even purchase small furniture items.” None of the items can cost more than $250. “This will allow us to get items for students that we do not have easy access to through the Family Resource Center or other donations,” the administration said, adding that Kyrene is the first school district in Arizona to join the nonprofit. booming.” He touted his administration’s accomplishments in bringing more than 240,000 new private-sector jobs and 300 new out-of-state companies to Arizona, and he asserted that the last time the state’s unemployment rate was as low as it is now, “you were renting movies from Blockbuster.” He also praised Chandler civic and business leaders, calling it “a city that has embraced innovation” and said it had lured companies that have created “10,000 new jobs for this city and more than $7.4 billion in new investments for the city of Chandler. “ Touting his administration’s restoration of millions in public school funding, Ducey also touted his administration’s investment in public education and increased border security and said he was as concerned about maintaining Arizona’s quality of life as he is about assuring its economy stays strong.

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is friendly baritone has echoed through vast meeting halls packed with virtually every mover and shaker who calls the East Valley home. It has led those same leaders to embrace visions of a regional future far grander than any civic booster had previously imagined. And it has wheedled countless dollars out of some very deep pockets for the sake of bringing those visions to life. Now, if Roc Arnett has his way, his will become one of seven voices on the Maricopa County Community College District governing board. While the board may toil in the shadows of public awareness, few match its direct annual impact on literally hundreds of thousands of lives. Arnett is one of two candidates for an at-large seat on the seven-member board. The other is Kathleen Winn of Mesa, an activist who fights human trafficking and who ran unsuccessfully for a City Council seat in 2016. The incumbent, Tracy Livingston of Peoria, is a Republican candidate for state superintendent of public instruction. Although this – at age 76, no less – is Arnett’s first run at elected public office, he’s no political neophyte. For one thing, there was his tenure, in 1963, as the first student body president of what’s now called Mesa Community College. Since Arnett would be oversee-

ing that school if he wins the November election, his current campaign represents a return, if you will, to his political roots. Far more significantly for the history of the region, Arnett made his mark as president of the East Valley Partnership for 13 years. The nonprofit coalition of governments, businesses, schools and individuals is a prominent nonpartisan voice for an area whose population rivals that of Phoenix proper. The job put Arnett on a first-name basis with governors, legislators, mayors and city officials from across the political spectrum. This is not something that happens to the typical insurance salesman – and it wasn’t exactly planned. Arnett’s salesman father moved his family to Mesa in 1950 from Franklin, Arizona (2010 population: 92). Arnett notes proudly that it’s the same eastern Arizona neighborhood that produced former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. “She and I have talked about it,” he said. Arnett followed the well-traveled path from Mesa High School to Brigham Young University, but he didn’t thrive there. “I did graduate ‘Magnum Ukulele,’” he said. “I learned to play the ukulele well, but that’s about all I learned.” After leaving BYU, Arnett served a twoyear church mission to New York City. Returning to Mesa, he figured he needed more schooling and enrolled in the first class at Mesa Junior College. The little school operated then out of See

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the former church building at Main Street and Extension Road that later became the Landmark restaurant. During his freshman year there, Arnett was hired by an insurance agent. “I started selling and I didn’t need to go to college for that,” Arnett said. “I was making money left and right.” But his big break came at age 22 when the guy who hired him got busted for fraud. Arnett had the first right to buy the agency. After a few years, the chance to write policies for the White Mountain Apache Tribe put him on solid financial ground. It was a 38-year insurance career during which Arnett and his wife, Sydney, welcomed five children and Arnett stayed busy with such family-oriented activities as scouting. His involvement with the East Valley Partnership dates back to 1996, and that led to his appointment by Gov. Fife Symington to the State Transportation Board in the same year. After his six-year term on the transportation board, the Partnership asked him to become its first full-time, paid president. “I said, ‘You guys can’t pay me enough.

I’ve done quite well, thank you very much.’ Then I realized I had been in the insurance business 38 years. I had turned 60, and maybe it was time to do something different and give back to the community.” Besides, Arnett said, Partnership reps told him they had plenty of money. “Well, when I showed up, they were overdrawn by 10 grand. So I had to start singing for my supper, which I did for almost 14 years.” Arnett was the Partnership’s public face during any number of well-attended community economic forums and other programs designed to boost the region. But he lists three major initiatives that he believes will leave a lasting mark: A landmark study that explored options for 275 square miles of state trust land in Pinal County called Superstition Vistas. The study led to master-planning efforts now in place designed to ensure orderly growth in the region should it ever be developed. A study by the Urban Land Institute in 2006 that helped open eyes to the potential of the Gateway area in Mesa, Gilbert and Queen Creek. A “rebranding” program under which the Partnership began referring to the East Valley as “PHX East Valley,” a bow to the reality that few outside Arizona recogAhwatukee!

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conditions and restrictions by not maintaining a golf course. But Gee said “economically it doesn’t make sense” to restore the course – especially in light of his plans to ensure that Club West Golf Course remains a viable site. “Why would someone want to spend $6 million or $12 million on building a golf course there when you have Club West?” he said. During the trial on the Lakes suit last October, residents’ experts estimated it would cost $6 million to restore the Lakes while True Life’s expert estimated the cost at more than twice that. Gee closed the course in 2013 and sold it initially to Pulte Homes, which in 2014 gave up its effort to persuade residents to allow it to build 250 homes and leave 40 acres open for green space. True Life offered an even more ambitious plan, dubbing its proposal Ahwatukee Farms, but it wound up at the same dead end. It proposed building about 270 single and duplex homes, a five-acre farm, a private pre-K-12 school, cafe and other amenities. Despite spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a campaign to persuade 51 percent of the approximate 5,400 homeowners to amend the CC&Rs governing the site, however, True Life fell at least several hundred signatures short. Company officials have never revealed the number of signatures they obtained. Prior to the trial, it then offered to build a 9-hole “fun course” if residents allowed the homes to be built. That offer was rejected by the lawsuit’s plaintiffs, Eileen Breslin and Linda Swain. “Club West is easier” to resolve, Gee said. He said Ahwatukee businessman Rande Leonard, owner of the storage facility on Gila Reservation land at 32nd Street and Pecos Road, is continuing his plan to construct a pipeline that will bring water from a Salt River Project canal located on the reservation to Club West and even the Foothills Golf Course if it is ever needed there. Leonard has formed a company that would own the pipeline and collect a transmission fee from whoever ends up owning Club West Golf Course. That owner would also have to pay Salt River Project for the water. Gee said the project is now in the engineering stage. Leonard estimates the work can be completed late next year. It needs to be since the line must be laid before the South Mountain Freeway is finished. The Arizona Department of Transpor-

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True Life’s legacy after losing its fight to change Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course’s CC&Rs was weed overgrowth and debris, left, that has triggered numerous city citations. Meanwhile, Richard Breuninger, right, likely will lose his title to Club West Golf Course next week.

tation agreed to install two sleeves that will enable the transmission pipe to be installed beneath the freeway. That agreement came as the result of neogitations organized by state Rep. Jill Norgaard, city Councilman Sal DiCiccio and Ahwatukee Village Planning Committee Chair Chad Blostone. The cost of city water has been an issue for Gee at Club West. Two years ago, he said he could no longer afford more than $700,000 a year in city water bills, so he shut down irrigation to the site. That led to a lawsuit by the Club West HOA board, which dropped the suit last December after Breuninger had virtually restored the site’s lush greenery and opened it for golf. In late 2016, Club West resident Jim Lindstrom launched a detailed effort to have residents buy the course, but he failed to interest enough homeowners to buy into the effort. Breuninger approached Gee about a year ago while Breuninger was awaiting sentence for his third extreme DUI conviction in eight years. Court records show he was convicted of a misdemeanor extreme DUI in 2008, pleaded guilty to a second extreme DUI in 2011 and was arrested a third time for extreme DUI in 2015. In that third case, court records show, Breuninger was stopped while returning from a party. He registered a blood alcohol level of just under .20 – well over the .08 level for a legal determination of drunken driving. Breuninger pleaded guilty in a plea agreement on March 7, 2017, to one felony count of endangerment and one misdemeanor count of extreme DUI – charges representing “non-dangerous, non-repetitive offenses,” according to court records. During a June 9, 2017, sentencing hearing, Superior Court Commissioner

David Seyer granted Breuninger’s request to serve an eight-month jail sentence on work release in a jail run by the Oneida Nation in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. Breuninger and his father are members of the Oneida tribe. According to the plea agreement worked out between the County Attorney’s office and Breuninger’s lawyer, Seyer also sentenced Breuninger to three years’ probation and revoked his driver’s license. Assistant County Attorney Edward G. Paine reminded Seyer that during a plea conference several months earlier, “it was made crystal clear to this defendant…that given his blood alcohol content and given his recent history from 2008 to 2015, that this is not normally a plea offer that would be made,” according to a transcript. Paine also alluded to unspecified new concessions sought by Breuninger, saying, “That’s not going to happen. He signed a contract and it’s his time to live up to his end of the bargain.” For unknown reasons, Outagamie County jail officials never could accommodate Breuninger. Instead, Maricopa County Sheriff’s records show Breuninger began serving his work-release sentence at the jail on July 21, 2017, and was released March 20. During that time, he accomplished a great deal: He negotiated the $1.3 million purchase of Club West, finalizing it on Dec. 1; hired a newly created company called Club West Golf Management that he persuaded William Day, a Waste Management executive, to invest $350,000 for reseeding the course and running its dayto-day operations; got approximately 60 Club West homeowners to spend about $200,000 on membership in a semi-private golf club; and reached an agreement with Biscuits Restaurant owner Lloyd Melton to open his fourth eatery at the Club West clubhouse.

But even before he completed his jail sentence, all his work began falling apart. The city Water Services Department cut off service for unpaid bills on Feb. 22. The course quickly began turning brown. County health inspectors closed down Biscuits because of the water problem. And the angry members of the semi-private club began meeting to figure out how they would recoup the membership fees of between $3,600 and $6,000 that each had paid. Throughout that time, Breuninger insisted that Club West Golf Management was at fault and that he trusted the company – run by a woman Breuninger had met nine years ago at Brookline College-Phoenix. He also sold the clubhouse to Melton for $100 in a deal that enabled Melton to open a separate account with the city for water and reopen Biscuits Club West. Gee said he did not know Breuninger was on work release when he negotiated the purchase and that “I would have asked him for a down payment” if he had. He said Breuninger had assured him – as the private club members said they were assured as well – that he would be able to secure a source of cheaper water on the Gila River Indian Community reservation because he knew fellow Native Americans there. Gee said Breuninger made a couple of his $35,000-a-month payments on the note. He said he and Breuninger have talked about his delinquency and finally decided “enough is enough” and filed for the trustee sale to take back the course. Breuninger in June told the AFN he was negotiating a $3 million investment to pay Gee and restore the course and that he expected the deal to be done by July 4. Breuninger did not return a call seeking comment last week. Gee last week said he has not heard from him for several weeks.

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our community,” Arnett said. “One of the things that has motivated me is that education is the strongest driver in our entire economy.” Arnett is not happy with some of the direction he sees coming from the current board. A faculty group filed an $850,000 claim against the district this year after the board terminated the district’s “meet and confer” process for negotiating salaries and benefits. The process had been in place for 40 years. Arnett, noting his endorsement by the MCCCD faculty, said, “There needs to be a method whereby collective problem-solving is moved forward.” Arnett also is concerned about rumblings by some board members about possibly closing the Red Mountain campus of Mesa Community College. Staff at that campus are working hard to ensure its viability, he said, and Mesa has touted

it as the northern leg of a “Power Road Knowledge Corridor” that includes several other post-secondary institutions. Arnett hopes to use his formidable cheerleading skills to boost a district that faces growing competition from Arizona State University, Grand Canyon University and even from church-sponsored college placement programs that may pull students out of the county. “I applaud (ASU President) Michael Crow for all the things he has done and is doing and will continue to do,” Arnett said. “With that, then, comes the fact that he’s eating the community colleges’ lunch.” In aiming to join the board, Arnett hopes to follow the lead of such past civic giants as Ross Farnsworth and Dwight Patterson, who were early community college advocates. Plus, it’s personal. “I’ve got 20 grandkids,” Arnett said, and he wants to ensure for them a full range of opportunities. “The other thing is, I need something to do. If I sat here all day, I’d die. And I don’t want to die.”

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“When I campaigned for the position, I told people that I wanted to see more money go into the classrooms, have more accountability for student performance, and safer schools. Tempe Union High School District educated me for four years free of charge, and at the end of my four-year term I will have repaid that debt,” he said. “We put unused district land up for sale, which will allow us to pay off debt and/or put more money into upgrading our schools,” he added. “We significantly raised teacher pay so we continue to have the most experienced and qualified teachers available for our students. Teacher pay averages around $61,266 for the 2018-19 school year. We put money into safety upgrades for our schools in an effort to give our students a safer learning environment. Our graduation rates increased and our dropout rates decreased.” McClenahan noted that she has served eight of the last 10 years, calling her service the “best thing I’ve ever done, second only to raising my children.” “But it’s time for new blood, and I’ve got some other commitments that I

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decided would take precedence – a job with heavier travel going forward, and a position on my congregation’s board, this year as president. There are three excellent, engaged candidates running so I know the board will be in good hands,” she said. “And I hope to serve other ways after a short respite.” All seats on both boards have fouryear terms. Here’s a look at the candidates in Tempe Union. Andres Barraza. Co-owner of a food truck and catering business, Barazza has

lived in the district 30 years, and his son is a recent graduate of his alma mater Marcos de Niza High School. When he ran in 2016, he said, “I’ve been educated in our community and am passionate about pushing our successes forward.” Brian Garcia. The son of immigrants from Mexico and El Salvador, he was the first person in his family to graduate from high school and college. A McClintock High School alumnus, he holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Arizona State University, where he is now attending law school. The

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our youth will enable me to provide a thoughtful approach to the future challenges in our schools.” In Kyrene School District, Coggins will be retiring from an eight-year stint on the board and an even longer time involved in the Kyrene School District as a parent and PTO leader. Middleton, of Ahwatukee, was one of the youngest people ever elected to the Kyrene board when she won in 2014 at age 23. She was long active in Republican politics on the campus of ASU and in several presidential campaigns. Vying for her and Coggins’ seats are: David Hoye. An Ahwatukee resident who has lived in the Kyrene District nearly 30 years, Hoye also has been an elementary school teacher in Kyrene. He holds a journalism degree from the University of Arizona and a master’s degree in education from ASU. A former journalist, he has been active in district committees and various nonprofits as a

volunteer. Mike Middleton. A Realtor and an employee at Intel, Middleton has been active in the American Foundation for Cardiomyopathy, which works to grow awareness of the ailment and teach people CPR and the proper use of defibrillators. He also has been active in the Ahwatukee Foothills YMCA. A district resident for 25 years, Middleton said he had been wanting to run but couldn’t because the law prevents more than one family member from sitting on a school board at the same time. Once

his daughter opted out, he decided to throw his hat in the ring, he said. Margaret Pratt. A former speech therapist who with her optometrist husband, Murray, has three children in Kyrene schools, Pratt also lives in Ahwatukee and has been an active volunteer in the district. Earlier this year, she donated her late mother’s car as a surprise gift to a Monte Vista Elementary School crossing guard whose own car died on her, leaving her without any easy way to take her three kids to school or get to the other two

jobs she works. Kevin Walsh. An attorney and father of two who lives in Tempe, Walsh has been active in Kyrene schools, particularly Waggoner Elementary. He chairs Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates, one of the largest and oldest youthmentoring programs in Arizona, and he is president of the Phoenix One Foundation, which has provided hundreds of primarily low-income students with technology, sports programs and cultural enrichment activities.

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ore than 1,200 foster and developmentally challenged children and teens served by four nonprofits will have their own chance to give back when they convene Saturday, Aug. 18, to lend their hands in helping feed the hungry throughout the world. Dubbed an “Extraordinary People Event” by Mesa-based Feed My Starving Children, the effort will feature the assembly of “Manna Packs,” high-protein food distributed in impoverished countries around the world. The event builds on a smaller session last year, when foster children from the Arizona Department of Child Safety pitched in at Feed My Starving Children’s packing center at 1345 Alma School Road, joined by foster parents and DCS employees. This year, as a result of board member and Ahwatukee pediatrician Dr. Diane Matsumoto’s vision, three other groups are joining the foster kids at the Mesa Convention Center, for three separate two-hour packing sessions between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. They are HopeKids Arizona, Raising Special KidsAZ and Pathway to Work, which are providing medically fragile kids and children and young adults with developmental disabilities to help the foster kids. A carnival organized by a 15-year-old Chandler girl will entertain the groups after each food-packing session. HopeKids Arizona, a nonprofit that helps families who have children with a life-threatening illness, is one of those groups. Executive Director Kimberly Trichel said HopeKids organizes nearly 500 events annually for the 7,300 family members it serves in Arizona. Approximately 45 percent of those families have children battling cancer while others have rare chromosome disorders, cystic fibrosis, mitochondrial disease or are organ transplant recipients. “We’re excited to partner with Feed My Starving Children on this new project. We’ve volunteered with them in the past and they’ve always allowed our HopeKids in wheelchairs and HopeKids with other medical conditions to participate in any

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About 1,200 children and teens have been brought together by three nonproits and the state Department of Child Safety for a food-packing marathon at Mesa Convention Center sponsored by Feed My Starving Children.

way possible,” she said, adding: “They came up with this wonderful event to allow extraordinary people to pack food and serve others. Our organization focuses on providing events that bring families together, and this is a perfect event for our families to connect, while serving others in need.” That is who these “extraordinary people” are being invited to the food packing event, said Nate Shepherd, development advisor for Feed My Starving Children “We can offer a voluntary experience for special needs kids. A lot of organizations can’t do that,” he said. “All our food goes to projects out of the U.S., but we wanted something local so that these kids, who might not be able to give back, can know they’re helping others.” Raising Special Kids AZ, the Arizona chapter of Family Voices – a national network advocating for health care services for children and youth from birth to age 26 with special health care needs – is another newcomer to the packing event. The other group is the Tempe-based nonprofit Pathway to Work. According to board member and organization spokeswoman Maureen Mills, Pathway to Work assists adults with developmental disabilities prepare for employment through practical education and participation in community activities. “Volunteering gives people, including those with disabilities, the opportunity to

share their time, talents, and energy with people in their community. It’s an opportunity to help people in need, make new friends and social connections, participate more in the community, and learn job skills and social skills,” said Mills. “According to research, the odds of being very happy rose 7 percent among those who volunteer monthly, and 12 percent for people who volunteer every two to four weeks,” Mills said. This is the third year the Arizona Department of Child Safety is bringing foster children and their foster families to Feed My Starving Children. DCS community liaison Rayetta Sanchez called it “an amazing opportunity for DCS staff to work side by side with our foster families.” “Because we’re all on the same team – helping to provide safe environments for children to thrive – it’s great to have a positive activity we can do together. The relationship building that takes place between DCS and the foster community is priceless,” said Sanchez. Sanchez said she is dedicated to developing partnerships in the community that support Arizona’s foster children. “Because state agencies like ours are limited in terms of resources and budget, it is extremely important for the community to get engaged in meeting some of the needs,” she said. “This event is a great example of a win-win for DCS, our commu-

nity, foster families, and children around the world.” The food-packing experience leaves most foster kids with an indelible impression. “One of my passions is helping to make positive childhood memories for children in foster care who have often experienced very difficult life challenges,” she explained. “The FMSC event is a great way for these children to spend fun time with their foster families, while helping feed children in need,” she said. “There’s nothing like hearing the laughter of children and adults alike as they are enjoying each other’s company and packing meals together.” Volunteers are essential to an event of this size, said Nate Shepherd, a Queen Creek resident who was a dedicated volunteer for years before joining the staff at Feed My Starving Children two months ago. Of the expected 250 Extraordinary People Event volunteers, one of the youngest is undertaking a huge task: organizing and overseeing carnival activities for the three separate packing sessions. Tatum McMillan, 15, is in charge of the carnival project, which includes 10 activity booths for bean bag and ring tossing, “go fish” games, a Wheel of Fortune and a Plinko game. The Hamilton High School sophomore, who has also arranged for a photo booth for the children and their adult guardians said: “This is a great opportunity for families to have fun and play games together and I truly feel the event will build lasting memories for everyone involved.” The Chandler Educational Foundation is also providing other volunteers for the Extraordinary People Event mobile pack. A free lunch for all participants is provided by Honey Bear’s BBQ. Even as this packing event is exponentially larger than previous ones involving young people, it is only a beginning if Matsumoto reaches the goal she envisions. “Diane would like to see it keep growing with perhaps including at-risk teens,” said Shepherd. Event planner Jeanette Relf said Feed My Starving Children expects to pack 108,864 meals, providing 298 children one meal a day for a year Information: FMSCspecialevents.com.

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ilma Bose places headphones over her ears and is greeted by the sounds of droning conversation, a fire engine and a door slamming. Next, she’s escorted to a dimly lit room and given a list of tasks to complete within five minutes. Find the white shirt, and put it on. Organize the pills by color. Pull all the threes out of a deck of cards. Bose has a hard time hearing the instructions, which aren’t repeated. It’s all part of a simulation for staff members at Savanna House Assisted Living and Memory Care that mimics the effects of dementia and other conditions common among older Americans. “I experienced difficulty understanding and finding things,” said Bose, a caregiver at Savanna House. “It’s hard to put it together.” The simulation, conducted by representatives of Haven Behavioral Hospital of Phoenix, is designed to allow caregivers and others who interact with dementia patients to better understand the confusion they can encounter in their

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are, of not recognizing their caregivers,” she said. “We can’t simulate that.” Kaerie Carrigan, director of the memory-care program at Savanna House in Gilbert, also participated in the simulation. Although it wasn’t her first time in such a demonstration, she said, she still had difficulties with some of the challenges. Although truly simulating a disease as complex and individual as dementia is next to impossible, Carrigan says, experiences such as the simulation can still be valuable. “You can always say what they’re going through, but it’s different when you experience it,” she said. “I think this experience kind of brings a light to that.”

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Dangers of vaping subject of two Kyrene parent meetings

“The Dangers of Vaping” is the title of two sessions being presented for parents by Kyrene School District. They will be held 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 20 at Centennial Middle School, 13808 S. 36th St., Ahwatukee; and 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 27 at Aprende Middle School, 777 N. Desert Breeze Blvd. Chandler. This installment of the district’s Positive Parenting Series is presented in conjunction with the Tempe Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking and Drug Use. It will cover the dangers of vaping and strategies for keeping children safe. The guest speaker will be Community Bridges’ Stephanie Siete, an expert in substance abuse prevention and awareness. The sessions are free and open to the public.

Ahwatukee Republican Women to host Gov. Ducey at breakfast

Gov. Doug Ducey is coming to Ahwatukee. He will be the guest speaker at a fundraiser breakfast for Ahwatukee Republican Women at 7 a.m. Aug. 27 at Ahwatukee Country Club, 12432 S. 48th St. Ahwatukee. Tickets are $25 for members, $30 for non-members. Information: ARW President Cindy Casaus at 602300-4185, cindy.casaus@gmail.com, or ahwatukeerepublicanwomen.com.

Kyrene school board candidates expected at film discussion

The public is invited to a free showing of a onehour documentary titled “Education Inc.,” followed by a discussion that organizer Brad Metzger said will involve all four candidates for Kyrene school board. The event will be at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Foothills Club West Clubhouse, 16400 S. 14th Ave., Ahwatukee.

Constable candidate slates his campaign kickoff event

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ble in the district that includes Ahwatukee, will be feted to a campaign kickoff 3:30-5:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at the home of Keith Denison, 4644 E. La Mirada Way, Ahwatukee. The event hosts include state Sen. Sean Bowie, Rep. Mitzi Epstein and several other Democratic activists including LD18 candidate Jennifer Jermaine. The event is free, but attendees are asked to RSVP to 480-300-2248. Information: kentavrini@gmail.com or 602-7083009.

Mountain Park Church ramps up Christian Senior Care series

Christian Senior Care, formerly called Senior Focus, is ramping up for the fall at Mountain Park Church, 16461 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. Subtitled “Christian Senior Care: Strategies and Outreach for Families with Seniors,” the purpose of the six-week program is “to provide education and Christian advocacy regarding the challenges that come with aging in today’s society,” the church said in a release. The first program, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 16, is titled “Visit with a Nurse: Q & A on the Most Common Senior Health Challenges” by Linda Schuker, RN. People are asked to register for the free program at mountianpark.org to. Upcoming topics and speakers include: Aug. 23, “Aging in Place and Caregiver Support” by Gregg Powell; Aug. 30, “Senior Living Options” by Scott Fischer, president of Options for Senior Living; Sept. 6, “Making Sense of the Legal Landscape and Aging: Necessary Legal Documents” by attorney David Horowitz; Sept. 13, “The Financial Matters of Senior Living Speaker” by Marie Burns; Sept. 30, “Christian Senior Care Outreach.”

Cub Scout 78 at Monte Vista hold open house for newcomers

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meeting for interested boys and their parents at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 27 in the school’s multipurpose room. Information: BSAPack78.org or facebook.com/AhwatukeePack78. Registration is not required.

Esperanza Theater seeks aspiring thespians but only until today

Children ages 5 to 15 are being sought for the 2018 Esperanza Theater production of “Noelophobia.” New and experienced actors are welcome and no auditions are involved. Apply by today, Aug. 15, at NoelophobiatheMusical.com. Performance dates are Nov. 30 -Dec. 1 Esperanza Lutheran Church in Ahwatukee. Rehearsals will be on Tuesdays 4-5:30 p.m. Esperanza Theater has been delighting Ahwatukee audiences with its original musical productions featuring local talent since 2002. Last year it produced “The Thingy That Cracks Nuts.” “Noelophobia” is a comedy about students who come down with a fear of Christmas. The student newspaper reporters try to get to the bottom of the story in time to save the school’s winter production and perhaps Christmas itself. Composer David Kruse Coste’s modern, electronic score will be sung and played through the new sound system at Esperanza Lutheran.

Gabriel’s Angels expanding it volunteer base for at-risk kids

Gabriel’s Angels, founded in 2000 by Pam Gaber and her Weimaraner, Gabriel, is the only Arizona nonprofit organization that delivers healing pet therapy to at-risk children. The agency is currently expanding its 225 active volunteer base to serve additional youth, and needs volunteers both with and without registered pet therapy dogs. Founded in Ahwatukee, the organization’s pet therapy programs improve the emotional health and well-being of children and help them to develop core social behaviors. Volunteer roles include being a registered handler and his/her own dog or assisting a team. Information: GabrielsAngels.org or 602-266-0875.

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The Corpus Christi Knights of Columbus Council 10062 will hold its 27th annual Joe Hasulak Memorial Golf Tournament Sept. 29 at the Foothills Golf Club, 2201 E. Clubhouse Drive, Ahwatukee. Proceeds will benefit local Knights of Columbus sanctioned charities. The Knights are seeking sponsorship at various levels. Registration and tournament play is open to all. Player registration of $85 includes greens fees, two beverage tickets, cart, “goodie” bag and lunch. Raffle prizes, contests and more will round out a fun day for all involved. Previous Knights of Columbus Council 10062 golf tournaments have benefited local organizations such as St. Vincent de Paul Society, Maggie’s Place, The 100 Club, The Ahwatukee Foothills YMCA and other worthy programs aiding youth, the less fortunate and the homeless. K of C 10062 Charities, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Information on how you can be a sponsor, golfer or both: tournament Chairman Mike Moore at 480712-3236 or e-mail moore4mike@msn.com.

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Y OPAS needs volunteer drivers elderly in Ahwatukee Kelly Athena to speak at Superior's toThehelp YMCA Outreach Program for Ahwatukee Seniors needs volunteers who can spend even a few Prickly Pear Fest Saturday The free seventh annual Prickly Pear Festival Aug. 18 in Superior will feature Ahwatukee desert forager Kelly Athena speaking at 10 a.m. about “The Desert Grocery Store: Harvesting and Preparing the Beans of the Palo Verde, Mesquite, and Ironwood Trees.”

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Give the gift of blood at this American Red Cross Blood Drive. DETAILS>> 2:30–7 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adult. Free. Appointments are recommended and can be made at www.redcrossblood.org; select the “Donating Blood” option to submit your appointment time. Walk-in donations are also welcome, as available.

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Ironwood Writers Critique Group

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

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Medicare facts discussed

Insurance advisor Gregory Geryak will present “Medicare 101,” a look at rights, options and entitlements for Medicare recipients, as well as a discussion of how to enroll, coverage and other matters. DETAILS>> 5 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. RSVP/information: 480-797-5615 or greg.geryak@gjgia.com.

Learn practical advice for maintaining a healthy, beautiful, and water-efficient lawn. Presented by the City of Phoenix Water Department. DETAILS>> 6:30–7:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adults. Free. To register, visit phoenix.gov/water or call 602-261-8367. Walk-ins welcome, space permitting.

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Inner Vision Yoga Studio offers “gentle floor yoga” for core strengthening and healthy backs. DETAILS>> 11:30 a.m. 4025 E. Chandler, Ahwatukee. $6 per class. Information: 480-330-2015 or donna@innervisionyoga.com.

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 480759-5338.

Chess, knitters clubs

Two new clubs meet in Ahwatukee every Sunday the chess club for players at all skill levels and Knitters Anonymous for all levels of knitters and people who crochet.

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

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This biblical scripture study embraces a spirit-filled, intellectually honest, and refreshingly understandable exploration of God’s Word. Lessons will combine Christian and Jewish theology along with bible history, archaeology and linguistics for a rich learning experience. DETAILS>> 9:15 a.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee Information: 480-8932579. www.mvlutheran.org/classes.

MONDAYS

Sign language for crawlers

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

program begins.

Sign language for walkers

Babies walking to 23 months (accompanied by a favorite adult) enjoy 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.

Power Partners meet

The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce’s Power Partners meets. It’s a category-specific networking and leads group. Non-Chamber members can attend one event to “check it out.” DETAILS>> noon-1 p.m.at Native Grill and Wings 5030 E. Ray Road, Ahwatukee. Contact: Gina Jenkins 480-9905444

LD 18 Dems meet monthly

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

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Adult coloring promotes mindfulness, reduces stress, and improves cognitive motor skills. We’ll provide the markers, crayons, colored pencils, and coloring sheets; you just bring yourself and your friends! DETAILS>> 1:30-3 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Free. No registration required.

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. Free. Information: 480-4601025 and office@desertfoothills.org

Yoga Guided Meditation

Center the mind body connection through the practice of yoga and meditation with instructors from the nonprofit organization Life Empowerment Yoga Guided Meditation and Reflexology. Please bring a yoga mat or large towel. DETAILS>> 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adults. Free. No registration required.

Chair yoga featured

Inner Vision Yoga Studio offers chair yoga to help seniors and people recovering from injuries to stay fit.

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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.

Power Partners available

The Ahwatukee Chamber offers Power Partners every Tuesday except the second Tuesday of the month, when attendees are encouraged to attend the Wake Up Ahwatukee Morning Mixer. Unlike our Monday Power Group, this group will be non-category specific, meaning you can have more than one member in each business category. DETAILS>> 7:45-8:45 a.m. Jason’s Deli, 7230 W. Ray Road, Chandler. Free. Information:. Gina Jenkins, 480990-5444.

WEDNESDAYS

Tour the Capitol

State Rep. Jill Norgaard, R-Ahwatukee, will host tours of the State Capitol every Wednesday through July. People can visit the museum, tour Bolin Plaza and check out the House’s chambers. DETAILS>> 10 a.m., Email tgardner@azleg.gov to RSVP.

Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery is a Biblical 12-step program that helps you find hope and healing from all of life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups. Whether it’s addiction, loss, anger, or stress, you can find the freedom you’re looking

for today. DETAILS>> 6:20 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St, Ahwatukee. Information: 480-8932579. www.mvlutheran.org.

ToddlerTime with signing

Toddlers 24-47 months-old, accompanied by a favorite adult, enjoy interactive activities that encourage emerging language skills such as stories, songs, games, and playtime. Children and caregivers also practice Baby Sign Language, a great way to help young children develop communication skills, in this an active session. Using sign language will speed your toddler’s language development by six-12 months. Tickets are limited & available in the library 30 minutes before program start time. DETAILS>> 10:30-11:00 a.m. Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 24-47 months. Free.

Sit, Stay, Read!

Emerging readers of all ages can sign up for reading time with a registered therapy animal & human team. Read to Truffles. DETAILS>> 3-4 p.m. Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. All ages.. Free. No registration required.

Fun with watercolors

People can get step-by-step instruction in water-coloring whether they are beginners and intermediates. DETAILS>>2:30-5 p.m. Hobby Lobby, 4710 Ray Road, Ahwatukee. Four classes for $80. To register: Judy Lokits 480-471-8505, or judylokits.com.

Celebrate Recovery

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. 480-8932579, mvlutheran.org.

Montessori holds open house

Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori holds an open house weekly. It includes a short talk about Montessori education, followed by a tour of its campus. DETAILS>> 4 p.m. Wednesdays, 3221 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. Information: 480-759-3810

Grief support is free

Hospice of the Valley offers a free ongoing grief support group for adults and is open to any adult who has experienced a loss through death. No registration required. DETAILS>> 6-7 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, Pecos Community Center, 17010 S. 48th St. 602-636-5390 or HOV.org.

Foothills Women meet

An informal, relaxed social organization of about 90 women living in the Ahwatukee Foothills/Club West area. A way to escape once a month to have fun and meet with other ladies in the area. Guest speaker or entertainment featured. DETAILS>> 7 p.m. second Wednesday of the month, Foothills Golf Club, 2201 E. Clubhouse Drive. Contact Shelley Miller, president, at 602-527-6789 or essentiallyshelley@gmail.com See

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19th Annual Chamber Day of Champions Award Breakfast Friday, August 17th • 8am - 10am Sheraton Wild Horse Pass

5594 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd. Each year the chamber awards businesses and individuals for their outstanding leadership, service, excellence in business and contribution to the community. The following will be awarded for the year 2017: Small Business of the Year, Business of the Year, Educational Mentor of the Year, Community Champion of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year. Silver Sponsors:

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Kiwanis meets weekly

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.

The Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club meets weekly and welcomes newcomers. Upcoming speakers are: Aug. 30, Michelle Anderson, principal of Centennial Middle School; Sept 13, mayoral candidate Kate Gallego. DETAILS> 7:30 a.m. Biscuits Restaurant, 4623 E. Elliot Road, Ahwatukee. Information: mike.maloney2003@ gmail.com.

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Legislative District 18 Democrats gather for an informal chat. DETAILS>> Free and open to the public 7:30-9 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Denny’s, 7400 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. RSVP: marie9@q.com or 480592-0052.

THURSDAYS

Ironwood Library provides the snacks and fun every Thursday; teens just bring themselves and a friend for gaming, movies, Kahoots and crafts.. First Thursdays: video games; second Thursdays: art-making; third Thursdays: Upcycling Makerspace. Fourth Thursdays: Library Volunteer Opportunities. DETAILS>> 4-5:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E.

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Networking group meets

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No matter the reason for selling your home, whether that be a job relocation, upsizing, downsizing or due to divorce or other family matters, there are many considerations you must take a look at prior to undertaking this emotional and trying task. Here are a few things I often discuss with sellers.

1. Set Your Priorities What I mean by this is understand the reason you are selling. Once you understand the “why” of selling, it helps to place tangential but related issues into focus. Is there a specific date being imposed due to a change of jobs? Pending divorce? Kids are gone and the extra large space is no longer required? Understanding these “hard” issues will help you decide on pricing considerations (what is your “take-away” goal…is there a net-net you are seeking?), your choice of agents and whether you choose to undertake some sprucing up of the old castle prior to listing the home for sale.

2. Interview Agents One of the easiest mistakes a seller can make is to overestimate their perceived home value and then choosing an agent willing to list the home for that perceived value merely so that agent gets the listing from the seller without doing proper due diligence. Ugh. Promises. Promises. Promises. But listing for the highest price is usually not the best choice of Realtors. And oh by the way, those third-party brokers (think of popular services that promise to buy your house for a fair price immediately and “make your life easier” without open houses, buyer showings, etc.) will make a lot of money off you. That is their business. Instead, consider Realtors affiliated with strong brokerages like Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty with branding prowess that provides wide exposure to the market and a Realtor that realistically prices the home to maximize the sale price without it lingering on the market for months upon agonizing months. Ask your future Realtor for suggested selling preparations, intended marketing, anticipated days on market to sell and related considerations, with special focus on ‘positional pricing.’ Never heard of positional pricing? Call me for an explanation!

3. Think Like a Buyer Successfully listing and selling your home requires you to think like a buyer. What attracted you to your home? Are those qualities the same qualities a different buyer will seek? Are the priorities and qualities of the home when you bought it still relevant? What about the neighborhood? The community? The schools and nearby businesses? What about proximity to employment? Also, a very important consideration I often recommend is to do a pre-listing inspection. Whatever maladies are discovered, it is easier to address those issues prior to being under contract deadlines. This additional time allows you to get better pricing from contractor for necessary work to be completed and take away any future negotiation issues a buyer make seek to use and lower the price of the home.

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This is the final installment of Opinion Page columns by State House candidates in the Aug. 28 primary in Legislative District 18, which

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Epstein: Stop and chat if Jermaine: Access to health you see me outside your school insurance makes economic sense BY MITZI EPSTEIN

e need more collaboration. But it’s not easy. Collaboration takes the will and the skill to do it. Good laws are made with input from all the stakeholders. The people affected by a law should be included in developing it. As your state representative, I have established a stakeholder group called the “Neighbors Council” to develop solutions to problems collaboratively. Very purposefully, I reach out to people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, ages, races and, yes, different political parties to bring together many perspectives. It’s not easy; it takes patience, experience and skill. My business background in computer systems has been extremely helpful to me in collaborating with legislators in the state House of Representatives and in the various community volunteer projects I’ve completed. When I write code for a new computer system, I have to be sure it will work with all the other systems. That requires careful attention to technical and analytical details. The system also has to be user-friendly, and that requires careful attention to human nature. As a computer systems analyst at Citicorp Mortgage and Olin Brass, I learned many skills in collaboration. I put them to use in achieving several successes in the state House and I’ve worked collaboratively with many of you to support our community.

My roots are here. I have been listening to you for over 20 years. When coaching youth soccer, I was often the last person off the field because I had a lot of listening to do. As the coach administrator for AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) Region 1046 several years ago, I listened to the ideas of the parents of the children on the teams and worked with them to make it happen. As a PTO/PTA president, I listened to parents’ and teachers’ hopes and expectations, and we worked together to make school even better for students. The purpose of the Arts Council for Youth was to encourage students to take classes in music and all the arts from kindergarten through college. Art makes our lives better. The “Arts Jam” was a festival we sponsored that brought families and the whole community together. I still find the best outreach is to meet you where you are. As your state representative, I have met folks in the community at coffee shops, libraries, and bookstores to discuss issues, including small-business challenges, water and drought, better jobs, rent and security deposits and, of course, education. In the next several weeks, as I’ve done in the past, I’ll be across the street from your local school holding my sign and waving a friendly “Hello!” If you see me out on the sidewalk, stop and chat! I want to hear how things are working for you in the school, in the community and in the state.

BY JENNIFER JERMAINE

am often asked why I am so passionate about access to health insurance. The simple answer is that I have a pre-existing

condition. Like thousands of Arizonans, I have asthma and flare-ups every few years were enough to prevent me from buying health insurance on the private market under the pre-2010 private insurance standards. The Affordable Care Act closed the loophole preventing coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions and allowed me the freedom to leave my “corporate day job” and become an entrepreneur. For the first time in my working life, I was able to follow my passion and not worry about losing my health insurance. I have run my own consulting firm since 2012 and have been able to help several smaller nonprofits with their policy and advocacy work in Arizona and Sonora. This freedom to work for myself is under attack as our national leaders try to, once again, exclude individuals with pre-existing conditions from the private insurance market. The fear is that we will return to a time when private insurance companies would not sell, at any price, coverage to individuals with pre-existing conditions. How can we as a state ensure that individuals continue to have access to purchase health insurance when the coverage for pre-existing conditions is rescinded? This problem keeps me awake at night because it affects everyone in my family and almost everyone that I know. Representative Kelli Butler introduced HB2443 last session. HB2443 would

have allowed individuals who are excluded from the private insurance market to pay a premium and buy into the state’s Medicaid program, AHCCCS. It was a good bill that would have protected the livelihood of a lot of Arizonans and local small business owners. In 2018, it was not given a hearing because of partisan politics. Protecting our ability to purchase health insurance ensures access to preventative and acute healthcare. It allows individuals to see a doctor in the physician’s office and avoid overuse of our emergency rooms for non-emergency care. Why should every taxpayer care about this? Because it is illegal, immoral and unethical for emergency rooms to deny patients care based on their ability to pay their bill. When our local hospitals, ambulance providers and emergency medical professionals have uncollectable debt, it is written off and absorbed by taxpayers throughout Arizona. When individuals have access to purchase health insurance, they see their medical professionals for preventative and routine care and visit our emergency rooms less. Many of our medical providers in Ahwatukee are small businesses. When patients have insurance, they are more likely to pay their bills. This allows our medical providers to employ staff, pay rent, and continue to generate economic growth in our local community. I will work to make sure HB2443 gets re-introduced and gets a hearing, a debate and a vote. Access to purchase health insurance is an essential safety net for families and individuals with pre-existing conditions.

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Stuben: Time to elect lawmakers who care for the most vulnerable BY LADAWN STUBEN

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ur neighbors are our brothers and sisters. We should treat them with love and respect” is the lesson my parents instilled in my five younger siblings and me as children. I grew up in a community united by service and loving one another. I was taught that we take care of each other. I believe these values have led me to where I am today.

I’ve knocked thousands of doors during my campaign for state representative, meeting my neighbors and listening to the concerns of voters in our district. Arizonans want quality healthcare that doesn’t break the bank and fully funded public education. Healthcare is vital to the well-being of our community. Nobody should have to choose between paying for a prescription and buying groceries. We have a moral obligation to provide for all of us including senior citizens, our veterans and our youth. Medicare for all is the answer.

The other main issue on everyone’s minds is public education. I believe that every child deserves an excellent public school in their neighborhood with small class sizes and services for special needs, disabilities and counseling. The crossroads of these two issues is funding; how do we pay for it? We must close corporate loopholes that benefit big business and career politicians in power and cost us millions in lost tax revenue. We have a regressive tax structure in Arizona that relies too heavily on sales tax

and disproportionately burdens the poor and middle class. It’s time the extremely wealthy pay their fair share. In order to accomplish this, we have to elect lawmakers with the political courage to take care of our most vulnerable. Hard-working Arizonans know what issues are important to them. I’ve been listening. I am running for office to represent the working families, small business owners, and everyday citizens of Legislative District 18. It is time we stand up and fight for our community.

LETTERS

Electoral College protects the rights of the minority

For someone who has “moved on,” Barbara Clark spends a couple hundred words expounding on why the right way to move on is to stay fixated on the leftist goal of removing the duly elected president by any means necessary. News flash, Ms. Clark: Hillary did lose the election, and, yes, precisely because of that pesky constitutionally mandated institution the Electoral College. If not for the Electoral College, presidential elections would devolve into just counting the votes in New York and California and letting the rest of the country stay at home. Because after all, shouldn’t we just always accept the will of the majority? Well, the Founding Fathers didn’t think so, and that’s why our country was established as a republic, not a democracy. In a democracy, a minority has no power over the majority. Majority wins, always. Works great for small groups, like homeowner association boards or city councils. But we’re a republic: Our Constitution prevents the rights of a minority being completely overridden by a majority mindset. The Electoral College is just one example of such protection for the simpletons/deplorables that many of us are. The Electoral College wasn’t established as a means to vet the best and brightest presidential candidates. It exists to ensure that the proportionately collective voice of the country is heard, not just those shrieking the loudest. E Pluribus Unum and all that. In the meantime, it really is best to actually “move on.” -Rudy Stricklan

Covering pre-existing conditions is important safeguard

Last year, Congress had a “discussion” about repealing the entirety or parts of the

Affordable Care Act. Among the most popular provisions of this act was the ban on excluding or charging higher rates for people with pre-existing conditions. As this year’s political season begins, I again hear rumblings to eliminate pre-existing conditions. What I found when I researched what is defined as pre-existing conditions was astounding. A CNN article from last September listed the top 10 pre-existing conditions, based on the number of Americans affected. Diabetes was third, with 30 million Americans over age 20 affected. Cancer was 10th, with 15 million. What I didn’t expect was the No. 1 condition: acne! Fifty million Americans in the insurance pool have had acne. Other pre-existing conditions on the list were anxiety (34 million), asthma (25 million), sleep apnea (25 million), depression (20 million), COPD (16 million), extreme obesity (18 million) and atherosclerosis (16 million). What are really scary conditions on this list include hemorrhoids, toenail fungus, allergies, tonsillitis and bunions – all common conditions. Insurances companies can also place in the higher-risk category hazardous occupations such as police officers and firefighters. Pregnancy and the intent to adopt are also in the higher-risk category. This takes me back 42 years, when prenatal care wasn’t included in group insurance and my husband and I had to buy separate health insurance policies prior to trying to conceive. I thought we had moved beyond this. As we approach this midterm election, this becomes an issue we should be asking candidates about their support of the ACA, and, specifically, maintaining the affordable coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions. -Kristin Thies

Excited about getting early ballot for primary election

Last week, I was impatiently waiting for my 2018 Democratic primary early ballot. When I finally received it, I dropped what I was doing to fill it out, and it was in my mailbox less than an hour later. I have never been more excited to vote in an election than in this year’s primary. I waited over 630 days, since the disaster of November 8, 2016, to vote in an election again. I felt powerless watching my government, at both the national and state level, commit deeply immoral acts, ranging from caging undocumented children to slandering hardworking teachers as lazy and ungrateful for standing up for their rights. It felt great to finally be able to officially voice my outrage at what has been happening. As my hero, civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis, has said, “The vote is the most powerful, non-violent tool we have in a democratic society.” But this election meant more to me, not just because of what is happening in our country and our state. I am one of the millions of people around the country who, horrified by what happened in 2016, were spurred into action and civic engagement like never before. And this has given me the opportunity to meet many of the candidates on my ballot this year. In particular, I have gotten to know all of our Democratic candidates for the 18th Legislative District in Arizona: Sen. Sean Bowie, Rep. Mitzi Epstein, Jennifer Jermaine and LaDawn Stuben, the latter two of whom are running for LD 18’s second House of Representatives seat. I can say confidently that all four of them care deeply about our state and community and have worked tirelessly to make them better. Now, onto the excitement of the November general election. -David Boyles

Companies rewarded well by family separation policy

The Office of Refugee Resettlement, which places undocumented and asylum-seeking children in shelters or foster care, has been overwhelmed since the Trump zero-tolerance policy was implemented. Companies like defense contractor MVM Inc. have been financially rewarded to assist with the overflow. MVM, like similar defense companies, has touted its expertise in counternarcotics, criminal and civil investigations, public safety and national security. Apparently, it now can include “housing children” in its dossier. Observers say that these MVM buildings that are housing children are ill-equipped for child care, as is the case here in Phoenix. Videotapes made by neighbors document the activity flow into and out of one of the Phoenix MVM buildings, which was rented just for the purpose of housing children. The only glimpses of children occur when they are shuffled into or out of the building or are led to vans for transport to other facilities. It is reported that there is no evidence of family involvement. MVM must be doing quite well. They’ve posted job openings here in Phoenix and throughout the country advertising for “youth care workers,” obviously anticipating more contract awards. Where does this abuse of children stop? When do we develop a collective conscience when it comes to the safety and well-being of these undocumented children who have been forcibly taken from families? -CJ Briggle

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Mobile urgi-care unit makes house calls in Ahwatukee BY MELODY BIRKETT AFN Contributor

ispatchHealth is bringing back house calls to Ahwtaukee. The new business makes it possible to avoid the emergency room or urgent care in some instances. People in need of less-serious emergency care can go online or call and an emergency medical technician will be dispatched to their home within one hour on average. Once the company confirms the patient’s name and location and gets information about the illness or injury and insurance information, “we confirm you’re a good candidate for us to treat and we arrive at your home in a DispatchHealth vehicle with both a nurse practitioner or a physician’s assistant and an EMT,” said company spokeswoman Andrea Pearson. “They are equipped to treat all manner of health issues, injuries or illnesses.” The medical team is able to treat patients 3 months old and up for maladies such as vomiting and dehydration, urinary tract

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The brightly colored cars used by DispatchHealth are hard to miss in their distinctive design.

infections and the flu, provide stitches or sutures, address simple fractures and address about 60 percent of what can be done in an emergency room, Pearson said. “When we onboard a patient we get the name of their primary care provider,” said Pearson. “Our team, who’s on-

site with the patient for an average of about 45 minutes, provides complete documentation of that patient’s visit back to that primary care provider.” “It’s something those physicians really appreciate – having very thorough documentation. That’s very different than

what you’ll find when you visit an urgent care or an ER. So, that’s a really important thing to continue the continuity of care and communication.” Seniors especially find the service useful, Pearson said, explaining: “It’s really a huge benefit to be able to stay put,” Pearson said. “For a lot of people who live in senior communities or even in assisted living communities, you find the standard of care is sometimes an ambulance ride to and from the hospital. “Not only is it very expensive but it’s really not very comfortable. It can be very disorienting and it can actually take a much longer time for someone to recover when you try to go through that full experience.” The service is also handy for parents. “It’s much more convenient for a parent when they have another child or two at home to be able to stay put and not take three children to a busy urgent care or ER where you’re going to spend a lot of time,” See

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Companies, individuals nominated as Chamber champions AFN News Staff

he Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce will honor five businesses and community leaders Friday at its annual Day of Champions Breakfast. Besides honoring the small and large business of the year, the chamber will also pay tribute to a nonprofit and a community champion and educational mentor of the year. Here is a rundown of the nominees.

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Nick’s Computer Guys. Located at 16002 S. 7th Drive in Ahwatukee and owned by Nick Knight, who also chairs the Chamber’s public policy committee, the company provides office network installs, server and network management and security, malware removal, individual computer repair on both Macs and

Windows products. Life Made to Order Financial Phoenix. Located at 4435 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee and owned by Trudi Keyser, LMTO specializes in financial education and offers networking and a workshop for women called Wine, Women & Wealth. It works with clients to set up tax-free retirements and living benefits to protect their income and retirement money. Horizon Chiropractic Center. Located at 4425 E. Agave Road, Ahwatukee, and owned by Dr. Cameron Call, Horizon specializes in restoring nervous system function “to help others find hope and resolution instead of temporary relief from their health problems. It specializes in helping people suffering from fibromyalgia, chronic migraine headaches, sciatica and people across the entire autism spectrum. Bear 2 Protection. Located at 11011 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee, Bear 2 installs and

sells security alarm products, including surveillance cameras, for both residences and commercial establishments. “We are heavily invested in our Ahwatukee community,” owner Alan Bertout said. “We stay on top of all the latest new technology to meet all our customers’ safety and satisfaction.” Office Evolution. Located at 4435 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee, and owned by Kyle Timmons, Office Evolution provides executive, virtual and coworking spaces and services for small and growing businesses. Its services include providing professional mailing addresses, meeting spaces, dedicated offices and a live virtual receptionist. Von Hanson’s Meats of AZ. Located at 2390 N. Alma School Road, Chandler, Von Hansen’s Meats has earned a reputation for its quality meat and poultry. It specializes in homemade jerky and processes a wide variety of game brought in by area hunters. It also has

a wide variety of barbecue sauces and flavored woods as well as raw and smoked dog bones and dog food. Family Legacy Wealth Management. Located at 10429 S. 51st St., Ahwatukee, Family Legacy Wealth Management is owned by Matthew Tarini and provides investment products and services. “I handle all customer services, thus maintaining total control in a very heavily regulated business,” he said. “I have two finance degrees,” he added. S.T.A.R. Concepts. Located at 137 E. Elliot Road, Gilbert, owner Sandra Aguilera uses her long career in law enforcement to train families in safety. She has classes geared for kids ages 5 to 17 on how to combat bullying and cyberbullying and conducts self-defense classes for girls to protect against sex traffickers. Mass Mutual Greater Phoenix. Located in Tempe, Mass Mutual provides See

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services and products for life insurance, retirement, disability income and longterm care insurance. South Mountain Window Cleaning. Located at 11010 S. 51st St., Ahwatukee, South Mountain Window Cleaning offers window cleaning, pressure washing and Christmas light installation. Brothers Thomas and Jeremiah Green started the company last year and have built their businesses through referral and networking groups and a heavy utilization of social media.

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Wells Fargo Bank. Located at 3949 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee, Wels Fargo is a diversified, community-based provider of financial services. Bell Mortgage. Located at 4435 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee, Bell Mortgage was founded in 1880 and moved into the Phoenix market in 1997. It offers FHA and VA home loans as well as conventional, construction and rehab loans as well as refinancing and down payment assistance programs. Silverado Management Inc. Located at 1345 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee,

Silverado is a real estate holding company that manages residential and commercial properties. Dignity Health Urgent Care. Located at 4545 E. Chandler Blvd. Dignity Health Urgent Care employs a team of physicians, physician assistants, nurses and radiologists.

NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR

Festival of Lights. For 23 years, this group of volunteers has been responsible for maintaining the Christmas display of a million lights along Chandler Boulevard. It also is responsible for the kickoff party the Saturday after Thanksgiving and the beer- and wine- tasting festival, which is being moved back to the Foothills Golf Club next year. American Legion Post 64. The only service organization for veterans in Ahwatukee, American Legion Post 64 mentors young people, helps military veterans and promotes patriotism through a variety of programs. It also sponsors an educational program on the history of the American flag and conducts the flag disposal ceremony annually on Flag Day.

COMMUNITY CHAMPION OF THE YEAR Dee Gordon of Sundance Spa &

Salon has been with Corpus Christi Church in Ahwatukee for many years, making flower arrangements, organizing and serving dinners and luncheons and participating in a leadership role in many other church events. She is also active in the Ahwatukee Republican Women, knits blankets for newborns, and works with the Kyrene Foundation to raises money for needy kids’ school supplies, meals and clothing. Andrew Hayes of Mass Mutual of Greater Phoenix coaches numerous teams of young people 8-18 at the Ahwatukee YMCA. A Chamber ambassador, he is active in Feed My Starving Children, St. Mary’s Food Bank and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital fund-raising events. Paul Maryniak of the Ahwatukee Foothills News is the executive editor.

EDUCATIONAL MENTOR OF THE YEAR

Liz O’Neall, owner with her husband of AZ Property Inspections, is an instructor in the Chamber’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy, which teaches middle and high school students the ins and outs of starting and running a business. “I engage them by telling stories of success and failures and how those failures were overcome and lessons

learned,” she said. Cheryl Greene. She is principal of Kyrene de la Esperanza Elementary School. She said she leads by example, “aligning my actions to the core values of the school” as well as her own personal values. Under her leadership, Esperanza was named an Arizona Educational Foundation School of Excellence last year – the second time the school has earned that recognition. Darcy DiCosmo. She has been the principal of Kyrene de los Cerritos Elementary School for the past 11 years and said, “I believe one of my most important roles is to provide opportunities to others to discover their own leadership strengths” She is a certified consultant of Franklin-Covey and teaches the “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” around the country. Chris Hanson. Chris Hanson is the physical education teacher at Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School as well as the cross country and track and field coach at Desert Vista High School. He also belongs to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and said he tries to create a culture “that impresses upon (students and staff) that putting others first…is what gives us true fulfillment.”

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Pearson said. The bottom line, however, she added, is that most anyone will find it a convenient way to get emergency treatment. For example, Pearson said, “It’s Sunday morning, you’re slicing toast or you’re slicing bagels and you cut yourself. Much more convenient to be able to stay put, have the team come, provide those sutures and call you a few days later to make sure you’re feeling well than it would be to pack up everyone and head to the ER.” The service was designed by a 20-year emergency room physician who saw a lot of patients coming in and out of the ER and treated in a high-cost setting for things they were probably better off being treated for at home. DispatchHealth has no physical office. All medical personnel are board certified in emergency medicine and have experience working in an ER. The medical team is backed by an oncall ER physician. The service is available in the East Valley from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week, 365 days a year. “If they get onsite and they see something that requires a consultation with a physician, they can call, video call, or conference that physician in,” said

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Pearson. “And likewise, if it’s a complicated health issue, sometimes the physician on call will reach out to the primary care provider of the patient we’re treating to just make sure we’re communicating well with that practice and understanding what the specific needs of that patient might be.” In about 3 percent of the cases, the medical team is not able to treat a patient. In that case, 911 is called, but the medics stay with the patient until the paramedic team arrives to transition care. DispatchHealth takes most commercial insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid and Medicare Advantage. A patient must give the information when requesting care. The EMT will then estimate the cost and copay. If someone is uninsured, DispatchHealth will take a $275 cash fee. The company claims the cost of service is usually 85 percent lower than that same visit in the ER. DispatchHealth is now partnering with Mercy Care Plan and Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care. “We created that partnership because they’re looking for a way to be able to provide their members with more convenient options for access and care,” said Pearson. Information: dispatchhealth.com.

Senior CompuCare’s individualized training technique computes BY LEE SHAPPELL AFN Managing Editor

he first thing to know about Senior CompuCare, which opened recently in Chandler, is that its name is a misnomer. Yes, the company was founded in Florida eight years ago to assist senior citizens befuddled by modern digital technology. Since then, it has broadened scope to aid not only seniors but also veterans, small businesses and organizations bridge the technology divide by teaching dayto-day computing basics and electronicdevice instruction. Licensed owner Shirley Mayor operates Senior CompuCare-Valley of the Sun, the first Arizona location, with the intention of providing digital-technology training services to individuals and businesses in Chandler and neighboring East Valley communities. “With us, it’s, “What do you want to know?’” Mayor said. “We listen, listen, listen to what

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somebody wants to accomplish, what their needs are. Then we formulate a plan with them as to what we can do to help them out. We’ve built a methodology into our See

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business: We don’t want them watching us take over their device, and then they walk out and didn’t learn anything.” Senior CompuCare has no brick-andmortar office. Mayor comes to East Valley clients to coach them in their environment. Or, she will arrange a meeting in which clients bring along their electronic devices for personalized coaching on them. “We got to our clients,” Mayor said. “We want them to be comfortable, learn on their own devices the things they want to know. That’s very important.” Mayor will even counsel on ergonomic issues, and lining up repairs of equipment. Often, senior clients do not know relatively simple things, such as how to communicate effectively with an internetservice provider. “They’re so terribly frustrated,” Mayor said. “First, I make sure my understanding of the problem is correct from the client, then I get the provider on the phone. I speak in their language. Most of the time we’re able to resolve the problem with me just being the liaison, that referee, helping the seniors understand that the provider can’t go farther until they are provided more information.”

so many times that they’ve been to a training facility, sat there on a computer or device they had never been on before, gone through a whole hour and maybe there were a few moments of what they really wanted to know. You don’t get much out of that. “I always ask a client, ‘What would you like to know?’ If they don’t tell us, we don’t know how to help them.” Senior CompuCare’s how-to training can consist of creating (Photo courtesy of Shirley Mayor) an understanding of Shirley Mayor operates Senior CompuCare with the intention of computer/internet providing digital-technology training services to individuals and functionality, features, businesses in East Valley communities. programs or applications. Pricing is established individually based A client’s request might be as simple on the job, but generally, Mayor said, fees learning how to use a new iPad, Smart are $50 an hour with a 2-hour minimum. phone or digital camera. Mayor will teach Course offerings are customized to clients how to make a doctor appointment suit individual clients. Instruction is and travel reservations, or to create not limited to computers and laptops. documents and forms on a computer. Training is available for smart phones, She’ll help set up a new printer. iPhones, iPads, tablets and cameras. Training sessions for use of various “Everything is customized, it’s not software products and apps, such as canned,” Mayor said. “Clients have told us Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook,

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Quickbooks and Quicken, as well as website design set-up, are available. In early 2010, Didier “Nick” Nicholas, Senior CompuCare president and founder, had his brainstorm for the company in Longwood, Florida. He had heard seniors repeatedly express frustration in dealing with new digital products in their daily lives. Out of their frustrations, the Senior CompuCare was born. There now are 11 licensed Senior CompuCare locations across the U.S. “Many times clients are looking to polish skill sets because they want to get a new job,” Mayor said. “We had a gentleman who was a soda-route driver. He had a job interview coming for a sales position. He knew what he needed to learn. We made a plan and did it in segments. He couldn’t believe it. He got the job. “We’ve had people retiring and who wanted to look for another job. They’d been out of the job market for a while. Everything had changed. They had to polish up. They don’t know where to begin. We’ll even help them with a resume and teach that type of information. “Whatever training they may need, I love doing that.” For more information: seniorcompucare. com, 888-657-2280, ext. 1 or semayor@ seniorcompucare.com.

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East Valley business riding the digital game tsunami BY CECILIA CHAN AFN Staff Writer

ach Riding sits before a computer screen with earphones on, his eyes fixated on his character’s avatar in the latest popular shoot-’em-up survival game. It was grand-opening day at Pure Esports near Cooper and Baseline roads, the first esport center in Gilbert, and Riding couldn’t be happier. “I play ‘Fortnite’ at home on my Xbox and TV, a 55-inch Samsung, but the quality is not as good,” the 28-year-old Gilbert resident said. “Playing on a PC monitor is the best way to play a game. Basically, this is how the professionals play.” Pure Esports is Daniel Artt’s flagship store – one he hopes to replicate with franchises Valleywide. The 2,200-square-foot building, sandwiched between a wig shop and a Chinese restaurant in a strip mall, houses 50 gaming stations. Each station is outfitted with the latest and best equipment, such as an $1,800 computer monitor and a $300 chair to give a professional playing experience, according to Artt.

“They have the newest Xbox,” said Riding, who spent five to 10 hours on his day off to game. “And this monitor is probably one of the best, top-of-the-line equipment. These guys know what people want.” After working a decade in a corporate environment, Artt said, he sat down one day to figure out what he wanted to do for the rest of his life and decided to do something he loved. And Pure Esports was born. “I still play video games and I am 32,” Artt said. His sister, Lucy Artt-Mulligan, also is a Gilbert business owner, operating IDance Studio and Performing Arts the last four years. Esports, or competitive electronic sports, is projected to grow globally to a more than $1.1 billion industry by 2019, according to Goldman Sachs’ Global Investment Research. “We’re riding that wave,” said Artt, a Gilbert native who now lives in Mesa. “This is video gaming, but instead of it being a lonely activity in a house or basement, it’s a way for kids to have a safe area to socialize with friends and either

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do casual play or do some competitive play, hone skills and participate in events and tournaments and win something at the end of the day.” And, he said, because gaming equipment is expensive, his business offers a low-cost way for people to enjoy the activity. Esports, well-established in Asia with gaming centers as ubiquitous as Starbucks, is making its way to Europe and the United States, Artt said. In South Korea, esports is a major pastime, with top gamers achieving celebrity status. “We haven’t seen the peak (here),” Artt said. “I am hoping to pioneer that effort.” He plans to hold Pure Esports’ first two tournaments at the end of August, featuring “Fortnite” and “League of Legends.” Esports is male-dominated but in the last couple of years, as it’s become more mainstream, females are taking to it, Artt said, adding he expected to see mostly young adults and high school-age students among his clientele. Esports’ market share is still mostly millennial males, according to Nielsen, a global measurement and data analytics company. A recent Nielsen report found twothirds of the U.S. general population 13 and older are considered gamers, an increase to 66 percent in 2018 from 58 percent in 2013. Gamers are spending 11 percent of their leisure time either playing video games or engaging in esports, according to Nielsen. Worldwide, there are over 2.6 billion casual gamers today, up from 100 million in 1995, according to Goldman Sachs.

Goldman Sachs attributed the explosive growth to a number of factors, including the ubiquity of mobile devices and the evolution of the gaming business model. Additionally, viewers are helping fuel esports’ surging growth with a global audience expected to reach 380 million this year, according to Esports Charts, which monitors the industry’s trends. A Nielsen fan study showed the Western esports audience is 71 percent male, with an average age of 26. Esports also is gaining a foothold on college and high school campuses. Arizona State University’s Real Dream Team of gamers won the Heroes of the Dorm championship in 2016, taking home prizes and scholarship money. Teams from 390 colleges nationwide and Canada competed that year in online matches before a sold-out arena in California and broadcast on ESPN. As esports gains popularity, more than 30 U.S. colleges and universities such as University Utah and University of California, Irvine now offer scholarships for gamers, according to Scholarship.com. High School Esports League also is creating esports teams on secondary-school campuses throughout the country to compete nationally. A further testimony to esports’ widespread acceptance is the announcement that it is to be an official medal sport in the 2022 Asian Games in China. Gilbert was a prime location for the business, according to Damian Artt, who was present at his son’s grand opening. See

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“Gilbert has more PCs per household than any other medium-size city in the U.S.,” he said. “Gilbert’s high percentage of PC homes means they are very technical and they are more attractive to this type of entertainment than Whac-A-Mole.” Daniel Artt said there is one similar business in the Valley and as others jump on the bandwagon, he has plans to stay competitive. He’s currently selling gaming peripherals such as keyboards, headsets and mouse pads and hopes to grow that inventory. He also plans to repair computers and offer custom-built gaming PCs. And, he plans for the ability to bring gaming equipment on-site to (Kimberly Carrillo/AFN Staff Photographer) businesses for corporate Owners Daniel and Jessica Artt are hoping to franchise their business team-building exercises. across the Valley, taking advantage of the soaring popularity in “I want to make this gaming on devices that often are too expensive to buy and far more place magical through affordable to rent at a place designed for maximum performance by a gamer. events and challenges,” Although he can communicate with Artt said. The big secret to success, however, is for other players while gaming at home, it’s Pure Esports to be part of the communi- not as fulfilling as coming to a center, he ty, and that means making it a friendly, said. He explained he can go down the line inviting place where the staff knows customers by their first name, according to of players next to him, asking others to play in a squad. Damian Artt. “This gives you a place to be together Riding, who lives a half-mile from Pure Esports, said he’s planning on coming in than in a house, where it’s kind of lonely,” he said. once a week.

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Chamber Day of Champions nominees announced By Chamber Staff

ince 1999, the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce has honored the community’s top businesses with the annual Chamber Day of Champions Awards breakfast. Each year we recognize outstanding businesses and celebrate individuals who are remarkable in their dedication to our community. The Chamber takes great pride in our business community, and we know that its success is rooted in the people. Chamber Day of Champions honorees are members of the Ahwatukee Chamber and show unwavering support for the business community, demonstrate dedication to the betterment and growth of the Ahwatukee area, and exhibit enthusiasm for and make a significant difference in their community. Nominations are accepted from the public, as well as business peers. Each nominee is then asked to submit additional information regarding the company’s products and services, charitable donations and volunteer work. A panel of independent judges reviews the information and selects the finalists in each category. Business of the Year nominees have greater than 15 employees, are an active

chamber, engaged in the community, practice customer and employee retention and demonstrate business growth, performance, strategies and innovation. Small Business of the Year nominees are those companies which have 15 or fewer employees, are an active chamber, engaged in the community, practice customer and employee retention and demonstrate business growth, performance, strategies and innovation. As a member of the Ahwatukee Chamber, Community Champion of the Year is an individual who demonstrates community leadership and engagement by making a positive impact in the chamber and/ or general community. Educational Mentor of the Year can be a teacher, administrator, coach counselor or any other position from a member school or learning center. This person must exhibit leadership and act as a positive role model and be of service to the community through leadership roles, memberships or donations. Nonprofit of the Year is awarded to a 501(c)3 organization that has exhibited exceptional achievements in assisting the community and enhancing the quality of life in Ahwatukee.

The 2017 honorees are: Small Business of the Year:

Nick’s Computer Guys Life Made to Order Horizon Chiropractic Center Bear 2 Protection Office Evolution Von Hanson’s Meats of AZ Family Legacy Wealth Management S.T.A.R. Concepts Mass Mutual Greater Phoenix South Mountain Window Cleaning

Business of the Year:

Wells Fargo Bank Bell Mortgage Silverado Management Inc. Dignity Health

Nonprofit of the Year:

Festival of Lights American Legion Post 64

Community Champion of the Year:

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hree Desert Vista High School students are among the 60 cast members of Valley Youth Theater’s season-opening presentation of the musical “Newsies,” playing now through Aug. 26 on Center stage at the Herberger Theater. Justin Vaught, Jack Walton and Tyler D. Welch are performing in the first show of Valley Youth Theater’s 30th season. Presented by Valley Toyota Dealers and sponsored in part by Edward Jones, this is the first time Valley Youth Theatre has presented “Newsies,” a production that Producing Artistic Director Bobb Cooper and Resident Music Supervisor Mark Fearey have wanted to produce for 20 years. “It was a landmark event for young people,” Cooper said. “And today, it’s more relevant than ever as we see kids band together to support one another for a common cause. The Newsboys’ Strike is one of the first strikes carried out by children and it ended in a compromise that not only met their needs, it also created awareness and a platform that led to labor laws that still exist to protect children today.” The cast includes 37 actors and actresses ages 12 to 18 and 21 musicians in the orchestra. Serving as director is Broadway performer,

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Desert Vista high school students who have roles in the Valley Youth Theater’s ongoing presentation of the musical “Newsies” are, from left, Justin Vaught, Jack Walton and Tyler D. Welch. Jack is a senior and Justin and Tyler are juniors. All three in their high school’s theater company.

director and choreographer Tony Spinosa. As with all VYT productions, the theater will also perform for local schools as part of their Literacy and the Arts and Field Trip programs Aug. 21 and 22. Founded in 1989, Valley Youth Theatre is a professional-quality theater company dedicated to helping young people achieve their full potential through meaningful en-

gagement, education and excellence in the performing arts. “By building character from characters, VYT empowers kids of all ages and backgrounds to learn and grow as individuals, performers and leaders,” spokeswoman Cozette Phifer said. “Over the past five seasons alone, the organization has positively impacted more than 200,000 children and

their families through public and school performances, workshops and youth development programs.” Jack Walton, 17 and a senior, is a member of International Thespians Society, Improv Troupe and Jazz Choir. This is his second show at VYT. His first was “The Wizard of See

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Rick Springfield and Loverboy ready to stir memories at Celebrity BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI GET OUT Editor

ick Springfield is known for his energetic, collaborative shows. He acknowledges fans close to the stage. He strums his guitar with roses given to him by fans and encourages ticketholders to sing along with him. But offstage, Springfield is quiet and contemplative. He’s on the road with his “Best in Show” tour with Loverboy, Tommy Tutone and Greg Kihn, but he acknowledges that he wasn’t really friends with his tourmates previously. “I’ve never been real social,” Springfield said quietly. “I never sought out bands to hang with them. I’ve actually kind of avoided that. It’s nice, though, to be relaxed enough now, to be confident enough, and secure to

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Rick Springfield and Loverboy, who come to Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 21, plan to have fun while bringing back memories for the audience.

hang with these people. They’re all good, good guys.” Loverboy singer Mike Reno recalls meeting Springfield on a music cruise in the Ca-

ribbean. “We’ve been playing together a lot lately and people seem to really like the mix,” Reno said. “Rick and our band really got

along well. We liked their band. They liked our band. The camaraderie is great, and the music is from the same era. That’s good and it just seems to work, and the crowds seem to love it.” The goal of “Best in Show,” which comes to the Celebrity Theatre on Tuesday, Aug. 21, is to have fun while bringing back memories. “Fans remember where they were and who they were with when they hear these songs,” Reno said. “It makes them feel young and it makes them have fun.” Loverboy and Springfield have new material out. Springfield recently released the provocative blues album “The Snake King,” while Loverboy posts new songs regularly on its website. Rest assured, “We always play all the hits and everything,” Springfield See

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ctress, activist and author Amber Tamblyn said she believes the #MeToo movement has changed the face of entertainment. “I think it has forced a lot of artists and writers to think outside of their creative boxes and find new ways to approach difficult subjects,” Tamblyn said. In June, she released her debut novel, “Any Man,” which tells the story of Maude, a serial female rapist who preys on men. She blends poetry, prose and suspense to map the ways in which society perpetuates rape culture. Tamblyn calls the book a tribute to those who have lived through the nightmare of sexual assault. She will sign copies of her book at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe. “I don’t think it’s that far-fetched that I could have conceived of something like this in the world that we live in, where people have a hard time emphasizing with the stories of others and the experiences of others who are not like them,” said Tamblyn, who originated the role of Emily Quartermaine

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Amber Tamblyn is best known for her roles in “General Hospital” and “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.”

on “General Hospital.” Tamblyn has been nominated for an Emmy, Golden Globe and Independent Spirit awards for her work in television and film, including “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.” She is the author of three books of poetry, including the bestseller “Dark Sparkler.” Acting, she added, doesn’t do much for her any longer. However, she will appear in the upcoming TV series “Y,” based on the DC graphic novel “Y The Last Man.”

“I don’t think it’s as joyful as it used to be for me, only because it’s not new,” she said. “It’s something I’ve done for over two decades. I don’t want to say it’s boring, but I just feel unenthused by a lot of it. I pretty much told myself I didn’t want to act unless it was really special or different. I also just don’t need to. But ‘Y: The Last Man’ was so interesting. It’s interesting to step back into the acting world.” The daughter of actor Russ Tamblyn and wife of “Arrested Development” star David Cross, Tamblyn wrote and directed the feature film “Paint It Black,” based on the novel by Janet Fitch, starring Alia Shawkat, Janet McTeer and Alfred Molina, which is available on Netflix. She reviews books of poetry by women for Bust Magazine, is a poet in residence at Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls, and is a contributing writer for The New York Times. She is a founding signatory of the Time’s Up Movement. “Any Man” took about two years to write – two years before the #MeToo movement. She tweeted in September 2017: “James Woods tried to pick me and my friend up at a restaurant once. He wanted to take us to Vegas. ‘I’m 16,’ I said. ‘Even better,’ he said.” “I wrote it in chunks over the course of three years up until about the middle of

2017, which is pretty wild considering the #MeToo movement came right after that. “It was difficult to write because it required a lot of psychological and emotional energy. Because of that it’s never easy. I joked to myself that I needed to write a YA (young adult) book next. It didn’t feel like a hard job. It was just sort of emotionally difficult.” There’s one youngster in particular who keeps her motivated and inspired: her daughter. “It’s really a breath of fresh air when people’s intentions are so cruel,” Tamblyn said. “Our politicians’ intentions are so misguided and cruel. To have a child who’s just excited to go in the pool or discover flowers for the first time. “Those sorts of things are food for the soul. It’s been really nice to have her in my life – especially during these times.”

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Oz,” in which he played Uncle Henry. He played Fester in “Addams Family” and Bud Frump in “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” at Desert Vista and was also in “Hairspray” at Actor’s Youth Theatre. Justin Vaught, a 16-year-old junior, was part of the ensemble in VYT’s “Annie” and has appeared in “The Hobbit” as Thorin, “Shrek the Musical” as the Pied Piper/Duloc Dancer, “The Wizard of Oz” as a Flying Monkey, “Alice in Wonderland” as the Knave. Before that, he was a member of the ensemble in “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” and his acting resume includes television shows, commercials, film and other theater companies. Justin has had extensive train-

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said. “But it makes it exciting when we have a challenge of a new song.” The multifaceted entertainer has been quoted as saying “The Snake King” was the album he’s always wanted to make. He corrects that. “I mean, they all are,” Springfield said. “I wanted to talk about things going on in the

ing throughout Arizona and Los Angeles. At school, he is involved with Theatre Club and would like to pursue an acting career Tyler D. Welch, also a 16-year-old junior, is debuting for VYT in “Newsies.” At Desert Vista, he is in the choir, improv and Thespian Society and has appeared in the school’s productions of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” “Addams Family” and “Murder Mystery.” Tickets for Newsies range from $16.50 to $35.50 and can be purchased at 602-2528497 or HerbergerTheater.org.

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The musical “Newsies” is based on one of the first labor strikes by child workers that led to the creation of laws protecting kids who work.

world, and I thought the blues media would fit. It seemed like an appropriate vehicle for that. My first bands were blues bands. Blues has been the basis of my guitar playing for forever.” “It’s me who’s writing,” he said. “There’s going to be some kind of through line.” At 68, Springfield is feeling more confident these days. Success and age have brought security. “I’ve never been particularly confident myself, but I’ve always had that belief that I

could do what I want to do.” Performances help, as well. “It’s hard not to feel good when you’re playing in front of people who are there cheering and yelling and partying with you,” he said. “I’ve always loved that aspect of it – the live thing, the connection with the audience. There’s nothing else in my life that does that in that particular way. When I’m not onstage, I’m pretty quiet. I’m a bit of a loner.”

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Use a sharp knife to cut the dough into seven even lengthwise strips. Transfer the strips to a greased baking sheet. Starting at one end, fold back first, third and fifth strips. Place a hot dog on the flat strips then fold those same strips back over the hot dog. Next, fold back the second and fourth strips over the hot dog and place a second hot dog down. Continue to weave all eight dogs into the bread in this fashion. For the Deluxe version: Fold back first third and fifth strips. Place bacon strip on dough. Sprinkle with cheddar and then add the hot dog. Continue to weave the dough as directed above. Brush melted butter over the finished weave and sprinkle with coarse salt. For the Deluxe version, sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let the weave cool for 5 minutes and then cut into pieces. Serve with ketchup, mustard, ranch dressing or any of your favorite condiments.

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Pride’s Pleasant-Johnson excels as loss of mother burns in his mind BY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

he road has been rugged for Mountain Pointe High’s LaCarea Pleasant-Johnson, yet he has persevered, just as someone special to him would have wanted. Among the gut-kicks that life deals, his greatest disappointment is that his mother did not get to see him become one of the best defensive backs in the nation. “My mom really instilled the motivation I have in myself,” Pleasant-Johnson said. “I really do work hard for her.” Jacquel Pleasant lost her battle with Stage 4 kidney cancer in 2011. LaCarea was just 11 years old. “I heard my uncle on the phone say, ‘I have to go to the hospital to see if my sister has cancer,’” Pleasant-Johnson. “I was torn.” When Pleasant-Johnson was a child, his mom would wake him early to go for a

jog, always making him stay active as he got into athletics. She always asked how he was doing when they sat down for dinner, offering words of wisdom during times of struggle. Those memories have stuck with Pleasant-Johnson. “She’s my protector, my provider. She’s always on my side,” Pleasant-Johnson said. “It’s a blessing and a curse at the same time. God gives the hardest battles to his strongest warriors. “My mom played a big role in the person I am today.” Pleasant-Johnson is a team captain and a vocal leader of the Pride defense on the field. Those around him say his personality brings out the best out in people (Zach Alvira/AFN Staff) off the field. Mountain Pointe High’s LaCarea Pleasant-Johnson (left) says values instilled by his late mother helped him See

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Desert Vista looking for crisp execution against Palm Springs in opener BY ERIC NEWMAN AFN Staff Writer

f there were any preseason jitters leading up to Desert Vista High’s football season opener Friday against Palm Springs, Calif., the Thunder said those butterflies were knocked out of them in a multi-team scrimmage on Aug. 9. “It just felt so awesome to get that first hit in,” senior safety Clay Sokol said, after the Thunder’s scrimmage against Chaparral and Mesa. Flying around on both sides of the ball, Desert Vista seemed to have a real sense of identity and chemistry. They were, however, slightly flawed in their execution. On offense, pass routes and blocks were imperfect at times, and the defense let some potential interceptions slip through it fingers. Thunder coach Dan Hinds said the scrimmage gave him a chance to evaluate players in game situations before Friday’s 7 p.m. opener at Desert Vista. He said there still could be some lineup changes. “My assistants have a done a great job

(Eric Newman/AFN Staff)

Parker Navarro, a junior, makes his first varsity start at quarterback when the Desert Vista High football team opens it season at home Friday at 7 p.m. against Palm Spring, Calif.

developing kids, so we’ve got some depth at most positions,” Hinds said. “A lot of our second-team guys have gotten quality reps in practice, and we feel like if we have to make any changes we can fit them in there.

“And, in the scrimmage, you get some of those mistakes out of the way. So, I guarantee you that on Friday, if we get a chance to make plays, we’ll capitalize on them.” Sokol agreed, especially on a defense

that has high expectations. “I know now, after seeing the ball drop, that we’ll just put double the effort in and make plays, will the ball into our hands, because we know now how it feels to let those big plays go,” he said of dropped interceptions. This is the first meeting between the schools. The Thunder have studied film from Indians’ games last season and of their preseason scrimmages. Still, they are going in a bit blind. They won’t have the extensive knowledge they have of their Arizona opponents, but, then, that also is true of Palm Springs. Hinds said year-old tapes cannot fully prepare them. Playbooks and personnel change. However, he said, if the players are solid in their fundamentals, they will succeed. “Our main goal this week in practice is just to fix some of the small things we saw in the scrimmage, and just sort of sharpen everything,” Hinds said. “We’re looking for execution. If we’re solid in our base deSee

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(Eric Newman/AFN Staff)

LEFT: If there were any preseason jitters, Desert Vista’s players said those were knocked out of them in a multi-team scrimmage on Aug. 9. The Friday night lights come on at 7 for the season opener at home against Palm Springs, Calif RIGHT: Coach Dan Hinds is counting on Desert Vista winning the battle in the trenches this season. The Thunder open at home Friday against Palm Springs, Calif. Kickoff is 7 p.m..

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fense and offense, we’ll be all right. If the eleven guys do what they’re supposed to do, we should be ready for whatever they throw at us.” Junior quarterback Parker Navarro will start his first varsity game. He said that

preparation for the opener has been more focused on what Desert Vista does than on what Palm Springs’ defense might do. “When we play teams we’re not that familiar with, we just have to trust the base system and trust our coaches that they have the right schemes to prepare us. So, I think if we stick to it, we’ll be fine, as long as we execute,” Navarro said.

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“This game is really important,” he added. “If we win, it’s a big confidence booster. Even if we come out and don’t play as well, I think it’s important to face some of that adversity and keep our heads up.” Sokol said that thoughts of a long season, with a playoff run after the regular 10-game grind, are in the minds of the young players. He said the group is ready

to start strong and use it as a springboard. “Everybody’s really focused on this game. When you start the season, the other teams are always in the back of your head a little bit. But, for months we’ve been getting ready for this game against Palm Springs,” he said. “If we’re not, and we aren’t putting all the effort in, it sets a bad tone for the rest of the season.”

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“He is always in a good mood,” new Mountain Pointe coach Rich Wellbrock said. “He’s always got a big smile. He went through a lot when he was younger, but he always brings a light to every room he walks into.” Wellbrock acknowledges that he didn’t know much about Pleasant-Johnson when he took over the program in February. He had heard of a player getting attention from numerous college programs, but Pleasant-Johnson shocked Wellbrock with just how athletic he is. “He’s got the DNA and is so long that he is able to get to places other athletes aren’t able to get to from a defensive back and receiver standpoint,” Wellbrock said. “His athleticism allows us to do some things on defense other teams I have had wouldn’t be able to do.” Pleasant-Johnson, rangy at 6-foot-2, 180-pounds, will cover some of the best receivers in the state. He’ll likely be busy when Mountain Pointe opens Aug.24 at Pinnacle, with Oklahoma-bound quarterback Spencer Rattler tossing the ball. New Pride defensive coordinator Conrad Hamilton loves the flexibility that Pleasant-Johnson gives him.

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“I’ve never had a corner with his size and length,” Hamilton said. “He’s really a receiver by nature but has upside with his ability to learn the different techniques on defense.” Pleasant-Johnson was primarily a receiver coming into Mountain Pointe. Last season, he led the Pride with 27 catches for 436 yards and four touchdowns. This season, he plans to focus more on defense, but Wellbrock said that Pleasant-Johnson likely will still be in the mix on the other side of the ball, too. “We want to make sure we have the right match ups in every game,” Wellbrock said. “One week, that might be LaCarea playing on another side of the ball and another week it could be someone else.” Pleasant-Johnson’s ability to play on both sides has boosted his college recruitment. Rated as a three-star cornerback, he has offers from nine Division I programs, including Florida, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa State. Pleasant-Johnson has a top five but isn’t ready to announce it because he anticipates that more offers may come and his rating could improve as recruiters get more film of him. The thought of playing college football is always there, but as he begins to navi-

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LaCarea Pleasant-Johnson (right), whose range and athleticism have been touted by Mountain Pointe’s new coaching staff, allows the Pride to do more things defensively. MP opens the season Aug. 24 at Pinnacle, led by quarterback Spencer Rattler, at 7 p.m.

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he Hamilton High football program was turned upside down last season amid allegations of a hazing scandal that caused one former player to be charged criminally as an adult and the head coach to be reassigned. Assistant principal and former director of football operations Richard Baniszewski took over as interim head coach after Steve Belles was moved. Despite the turmoil, the Huskies finished 8-4 against a tough schedule, falling to Perry in the 6A quarterfinals. This season, Hamilton is among three Chandler football teams under the direction of a new coach, along with Basha and Casteel. The other two Chandler district schools, Chandler High and Perry, met in the 6A state-championship game and their leadership is unchanged. Chandler is defending champ and winner of three of the past four state titles. It once again appears to be the strongest in Arizona and among the best in the country. Baniszewski was on the committee that hired coach Mike Zdebski to lead Hamilton. “The biggest thing we were looking for was someone who had a plan and a strong belief in building the culture of a program,” Baniszewski said. “I thought Coach Zdebski reflected that as well as anyone we talked to. He was the right fit for us.” Zdebski came from Walled Lake Western High in Michigan, where he won 160 games and a state title. He said that his move to the Valley was based on what Hamilton had to offer: “The history of the school, the great tradition, and the support from the superintendent all the way to the commu-

nity,” Zdebski said. “And of course, it has a great in-town rival,” Zdebski added. He takes over what once was the state’s premier program that has been overshadowed by rival Chandler in recent years in the state’s toughest division. Zdebski and the Huskies face a tough debut, hosting Chaparral.

Basha turns to McDonald to reverse fortunes

The Basha Bears were tasked with finding a new head coach for the second time in two years after Rich Wellbrock departed for Mountain Pointe. With coach Chris McDonald now at the helm, the Bears will attempt to post their first winning season and playoff appearance since 2013. Senior Ty Siffermann has 1,554 career receiving yards.

Perry moves on after state-title loss to Chandler

Preston Jones has led the Perry Pumas to a 69-45 overall record in his 10 seasons. After falling to district foe Chandler in the 2017 state-championship game, Jones and the Pumas are preparing for one of their toughest schedules. The Pumas are led by seniors Colby Dicky, Travis Beckman and Travis Calloway.

Nationally ranked Chandler loaded again

There is not much more to say about two-time defending state champion Chandler, which comes into the season No. 10 in the nation in the MaxPreps rankings. Quarterback Jacob Conover and tight end Brayden Liebrock lead the offense, while senior linebacker Zach Bowers continues to anchor the defense.

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Ahwatukee Foothills Friends and Neighbors (AFFAN) is a women's organization, dedicated to cultivating friendships, and goodwill. AFFAN promotes social, charitable and educational events all year long. AFFAN holds monthly luncheon meetings with varied speakers. We offer over 40 monthly activities including Book Clubs, Canasta, Bunco, Euchre, and Bridge. Other monthly activities are Dining Out, Stitch and Chat, Explore Arizona, and Garden Club. Significant others/ spouses can attend some events. For more info contact affanwomensgroup @gmail.com. Check our website at affanwomensclub.com

AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS SENIOR ASSOCIATION (AFSA)

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