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empe Union officials are studying the possibility of creating a gifted program in Ahwatukee, possibly at Mountain Pointe High School, partly as a strategy to combat enrollment decline and attract new students to the district. The mission to study the matter and make recommendations by the end of the year, is a directive the school board on August 21 gave Superintendent Kevin Mendivil as one of the performance goals he must meet for any future salary incentives — although he himself had suggest-

ed to members that they include that benchmark. “By December 2019, the superintendent will report to the board, in a public meeting, a recommendation from a study and analysis for the viability of a second gifted academy within the TUHSD system,” the board declared in a unanimously passed resolution. “Creating a gifted academy for students in the southern region of the district, including Ahwatukee, will provide families a viable comprehensive public high school option in this specialized programming,” it further stated,

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The five members of Ahwatukee Daisy Troop 3869 – from left, Luna Contreras, Fiona Willey, Sammie Camarano, Leah Wheeler and Emme Bemmerl – may only be 6 years old, but they’re already learning how to give back to the community. They’ve launched a month-long project you can read about on page 6. (Misty Cisneros-Contreras/Special

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Ahwatukee couple feared among dive boat victims BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

wo long-time Ahwatukee residents are feared to have been on the ill-fated dive boat that caught on fire and sank Monday off the coast of Santa Cruz island, killing at least 25 people and possibly as many as 34. Neal Baltz and Patricia Beitzinger were privately confirmed to have been passengers on the boat, although as of Tuesday morning their names were not among the Longtime Ahwatukee residents Patricia Beitzinger and Neal Baltz, shown here on a diving confirmed dead. “I called the Coast Guard and trip to Bonaire in the Caribbean in 2011, are feared to be among the 34 passengers who perished in a dive boat that caught fire early Monday off the California coast. (Special to AFN) they didn’t have a manifest yet,”

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Desert Vista ceramics teacher Mark Honaker includes concrete from the World Trade Center in these bowls he makes in honor of the estimated 2,000 first responders who have died since the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. (Samantha Morris/Special to AFN)

DV teacher makes bowls to remind students of 9/11 BY SAMANTHA MORRIS AFN Contributor

ark Honaker has been busy ahead of next Wednesday with a special tribute he’s making for the 18th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. The Desert Vista High School ceramics teacher has been arriving early at school to make 200 bowls he will display on Sept. 11 in honor of the first responders who have died from toxic-air-related illnesses they sustained during the rescue and recovery operations after the attacks that leveled the World Trade Center. Though the 200 bowls represent a fraction of the estimated 2,000 first responders who have so far died of those illnesses, Honaker hopes the bowls and a mural of photographs he has erected in his classroom will inspire students to reflect on their sacrifices. “My brother Brook was a fire captain in Tempe and I was always fascinated by the bravery of the first responders,” Honaker explained. “While everyone was running away, they ran the opposite direction.” It takes Honaker around three minutes to make each bowl, which is swirled with a piece of concrete from the World Trade Center. His students act as “clay-runners,” bringing him clay and displaying the newly made bowls in the classroom. Honaker makes and donates the bowls throughout the year to various Valley charities, which in turn sell them to the public. Some make their way to the Tempe Empty Bowls charity event in February, where their $10 purchase price raises funds for United Food Bank and Tempe Community Action Agency. Honaker said his annual tradition on Sept. 11 was inspired by a Newsweek article titled “We are Here for Andrea,” in which author Anna Quindlen reflects on the memory of victim Andrea Haberman — whom she didn’t know. The story suggested that 9/11 could be more than a day of remembrance. “It could be a day on which millions of Americans give blood, or deliver canned goods to soup kitchens or bring new books to schools and libraries. It could be a day of service on which every American asks and an-

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swers the question that united so many on that first September 11: How can I help?” Quindlen wrote. In September 2001, Honaker was an English teacher at Marcos De Niza High School in Tempe. “I just remember going down to the front office, where everyone was huddled around the TV,” he recalled. “I went back to class and put on the news for my students. I remember everyone sitting in silence.” Honaker also hopes students will be inspired to look on Sept. 11 as a day of service. Other area commemorations also are stressing community service. The Desert Vista Key Club is holding a blood drive Sept. 17 from 7:45-11:45 a.m. Donors can email desertvistakeyclub@gmail.com for information. The city of Mesa is hosting a letter-writing campaign, asking people to write thank-you notes to first responders, active military, veterans, wounded warriors and their caregivers. Information: operationgratitude.com/express-your-thanks/ write-letters People also can check volunteermatch. org and type in “Phoenix” for other opportunities.

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Ahwatukee Daisy troop of 6-year-olds helping the homeless AFN NEWS STAFF

hey’re so young that they haven’t even reached Brownie stage yet, but that doesn’t mean the girls in Ahwatukee Daisy Troop 3869 haven’t learned something about giving back to the community. They’ve launched a sock collection to help homeless people and they’re getting assistance from one of the community’s veterans in campaigns aimed at giving back — Jody and Mark Pectol, owners of Zesty ZZeeks Pizza & Wings. Troop Leader Ashely Bemmerl said the five 6-year-olds who comprise the troop — Luna Contreras, Fiona Willey, Sammie Camarano, Leah Wheeler and Emme Bemmerl — have been thinking since last year about projects in which they could give back to the community. “They thought this would be a good idea for the holidays,” the scout leader said. Added parent Misty Cisneros-Contre-

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reparations will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, for one of the Valley’s most somber commemorations of the people who died when terrorists took down the World Trade Center, damaged the Pentagon and crashed a jetliner into a field in Western Pennsylvania on Sept. 11, 2001. On Saturday at 6 a.m., volunteers are welcomed at Tempe Beach Park to set up 2,996 American flags for the annual Healing Field remembrance sponsored by the Exchange Club of Tempe, along with the City of Tempe’s support. The somber display of flags with a yellow ribbon to honor each person who died in the attacks includes a small biography about the person it represents. “The Healing Field transforms the park into a place of reverence, of common ground, where you feel connected to each of the people you are standing next to or paying respects to,” organizers state on a City of Tempe webpage. “Each year at first glimpse of the flags it takes our breath away.” “The Exchange Club of Tempe is the

Volunteers on Saturday will be erecting 2,996 flags at Tempe Beach Park for the Exchange Club of Tempe’s annual comemoration of the people who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. (Special to AFN)

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have lived together in Ahwatukee for about 10 years, Ryan said, adding that for the past year or so they had been living in a rental house she owns in Chandler while their Ahwatukee home was being repaired after a flood caused extensive damage. Ryan said he talked to them on Friday night about a trip the couple had been planning to the Northwest this month. “We thought they were in the Northwest and then we found out last night (Monday) that they were apparently on that boat,” said Ryan, who was planning to retrieve the couple’s dog from a kennel later Tuesday afternoon. He said a friend of the couple had posted their picture on a Facebook page and indicated they were among the passengers on the Conception. Mr. Baltz and Ms. Beitzinger are both skilled scuba divers and have gone diving around the world. “They had a lot of neat experiences,” he said, adding that sometimes they also encountered scary situations. “The last time we were worried about them was when they went to Indonesia and they had that volcanic eruption slash

earthquake,” Ryan said. Five crew members managed to escape the fire that quickly engulfed the boat but officials in California expressed little hope of finding additional survivors. The Los Angeles Times reported that a host of local, state and federal investigators are trying to determine exactly what went wrong on the 75-foot vessel — once described by California Diving News as “California’s crown jewel of live-aboard dive boats.” Victims who had signed up for a threeday dive excursion were believed to be in their bunks below deck when the fire of unknown origin started. The boat was about 20 yards off the north shore of Santa Cruz Island, part of the Channel Islands off the Ventura County coast and 39 people were on board when the fire broke out, the Times reported. “Most everybody was asleep,” said Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown, noting the combination of the remote location, rapidly spreading fire and victims’ vulnerable position on the boat. “You couldn’t ask for a worse situation.” The distress call came on Coast Guard radios around 3:15 a.m. Monday as flames engulfed the vessel and one crew member was recorded saying there was no escape

hatch for the passengers sleeping below. That news upset Ryan, who said, “You’d think there’d be another way to get out. But then, they all are describing that boat as a real jewel.” Still, he said, “it made me a little angry reading” the initial accounts of the tragedy” and that he wondered, “why aren’t there any kind of fire exits, that type of thing.” A 2003 graduate of the University of Texas with a degree in electrical engineering, Mr. Baltz is a chip design engineer for a company affiliated with Microchip, according to his LinkedIn account. Ms. Beitzinger is a nutritionist in Scottsdale who is affiliated with Scottsdale Cardiology. Both apparently are in their 40s. They have no children. Ryan said he and his wife tried to get together every Tuesday to play Trivia with the couple, although they had not seen each other for two or three weeks. He said their phone conversation on Friday was brief. “We weren’t aware that they were going there, but that’s just kind of their lifestyle. They do a lot these trips,” said Ryan. “We’ve been praying that they weren’t on there, but it’s not looking good,” Ryan said.

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Tempe Union Superintndent Kevin Mendivil and the governing board have set one of his performance goals as studying the possibility of a gifted program in Ahwatukee. (AFN file photo)

is still much to be studied before the end of the year — including overall cost and how a faculty might be recruited. Although Mendivil met in executive session Aug. 21 with the board to discuss the gifted academy as one of his performance goals, the superintendent elaborated on it after the closed-door meeting. He noted that the gifted academy goal is only one of two objectives he’s been tasked with accomplishing this semester. The other is creation of a “data dashboard” that “will provide the teacher, the school, the district office administrator and the parent with clear and meaningful information that visually tracks, analyzes and displays key performance indicators on school and district progress so that decisions can be made to improve student outcomes.” “I think they’re both going to be beneficial for our students,” he said. He said he will be approaching both goals “with a collaborative group of individuals representing our students, our families, our teachers and any other stakeholders that need to be a part of this process as we study the viability of a second gifted academy within our system.” And he stressed, “My goal specifically states the region of the southern part of our district.” Among the factors he is expected to consider are costs as well as its potential attractiveness to parents whose kids do not attend a Tempe Union school. Mendivil said he has already held some discussions with interested parties, including Don Fletcher, an Ahwatukee resident who has run twice for the governing board. On the “data dashboard,” Mendivil said the goal is to “pull the various data piec-

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es for our students and understand the complete kid basically.” He said such an understanding would aid counselors, who see students for a wide variety of reasons — such as attendance or discipline problems, or anxiety and stress — and that there is a need to develop “a multi-tiered system of support for our students.” “The data dashboard is the conduit where we can put all that, organize it, create a framework that’s exclusive to a high-school-only school district,” he explained. Such a framework would “allow our teachers to access data quickly so that they’re not as frustrated” over the performance of individual students and can address whatever hinders good performance. Because of the loss of about 300 students in the last school year, he said, “We had to adjust our budget by $2.5 million.” The gifted academy idea comes at a time when Tempe Union officials are developing strategies to blunt a slide in enrollment that was outlined in a consultant’s study earlier this summer. With student head count intimately tied to the amount of money any district

receives from the state, Mendivil had told the board that the district has lost several million dollars with a dip of about 300 students in enrollment. He had conceded that until now, “the district has not had any deliberate action around recruitment and really touting who we are as a district” and so Tempe Union is addressing the issue on a number of fronts, including an advertising blitz across a number of social media and other platforms. The number of students living within district boundaries hit a peak of about 12,500 in the 2005-2006 school year, according to Applied Economics, and “then trended downward by 1,000 students through 2009-10 due to the recession.” “Following a small increase in 201011,” the study stated, “it has continued to decline, falling by another 850 students due to aging and increased competition from charter schools.” Following a slight bump in 2013-14, it added, in-district student enrollment “has declined by 500 students since then” to about 11,000. Further exacerbating the in-district enrollment picture is a surprising decline in the birthrate. While for the last several years Tempe Union could depend on its total enroll-

ment being bolstered by students who live outside its boundaries, that apparently hit a peak in the 2017-18 year.. But this year, the study said, “out-ofdistrict enrollment declined significantly” — fueled by 134 fewer students from Phoenix Union and 47 fewer students from Maricopa Unified. As of last April, total Tempe Union enrollment was just under 13,664 students with about 2,800 — or 20 percent of the total — coming from outside district boundaries. Desert Vista’s 2,669 students last April made that school the largest of Tempe Union’s seven campuses, with Mountain Pointe and Corona tied for second place at 1,888 students. The current housing market is impacting that enrollment picture. Older homeowners have become less willing to sell their houses — particularly because the market has driven up their value. As a result, there has been a lack of affordable housing that has slowed the influx of young families with school-aged children. During the recession, the consultant told the board at a July meeting, “nobody wanted to sell their house because it wasn’t worth what they thought it was.” “Now we’re living longer and staying in their homes longer,” Brammer explained.

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Electric service termination ban in hot weather proposed BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

rizonans would get permanent protection against having their electricity cut off on the hottest days of the year under a plan being advanced by staffers at the state Corporation Commission. The proposal unveiled Friday would bar service termination if the weather forecast for the next five days says the temperature will rise above 95 degrees. Similar language is proposed for the other extreme, meaning the thermometer dipping to freezing in the coming five days. For the moment, there should be no one disconnected: The commission earlier this year implemented an emergency rule barring shutoffs between June 1 and Oct. 15. But that rule will self-destruct by next summer. And that would leaves in place the existing regulations that pretty much allow power companies to pull the plug except in cases where weather will be “especially dangerous to health.’’ CASITA WITH 2 BEDROOMS

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as customers “have sometimes threatened and even injured’’ utility employees and contractors who have told them their power is in danger of being cut. Instead, they simply hang a notice on the door. “To protect our employees and contractors, APS instructs them not to knock on customer doors or ring doorbells when visiting a residence to place a door hanger,’’ Brandt told regulators. The staff proposal also suggests alternations to that latter requirement, requiring that there be not one but at least two written notices posted at the residence. And it spells out they must be “in conspicuous locations’’ such as the front door and by the garage door for those people who enter the house that way. And, even after all that, the rules still would require the utility to telephone the customer. It also seeks to ensure that customers who get one of those cutoff notices actually have a chance to respond, or at least keep the turnoff to a minimum. That means that the utility’s offices are

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Hobbs fighting challenge to new initiatives law BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

ecretary of State Katie Hobbs is urging a federal judge to throw out a challenge to a law that could make it more difficult for groups to put initiatives on the ballot. In new legal filings, attorneys for Hobbs are defending a 2014 law which says that if petition circulators do not show up in court then all the signatures they gathered will not be counted, regardless of whether it turns out they actually were valid. Hobbs said the law serves a legitimate state purpose and does not unduly burden the right to circulate petitions or to vote. Hobbs also brushed aside arguments that the law violates the First Amendment by making it less likely that initiatives will qualify for the ballot. “The First Amendment does not mandate that ballot access be easy,’’ wrote Assistant Attorney General Joseph La Rue, who is defending Hobbs and her office. “There is no first Amendment right to place an initiative on the ballot,’’ he argued in the new legal papers to U.S. District Court Judge Susan Bolton. “The fact that a regulation makes it less likely that

lected do not count. More significant, it allows those trying to keep a measure off the ballot to subpoena those circulators. And if any circulator who has to register does not show up, then all the signatures that person gathered can be struck, potentially leaving the petition drive short of its goal. Attorney Sarah Gonski represents several individuals and groups that have been involved in prior ballot measures. One of the plaintiffs is Jessica Miracle, a paid petition circulator on the 2018 proposal to impose new renewable energy mandates on utilities. Subpoenaed by foes of the Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs wants a judge to toss a challenge to the state’s new restrictions on ballot initiatives. (Special to AFN) measure, the lawsuit says Miracle could not attend because initiatives will be enacted is therefore not her children were sick, she did not have her own transportation to Phoenix and constitutionally determinative.’’ The 2014 law, which passed without no one would tell her clearly how many significant debate — and which Hobbs days she would need to be in Phoenix. The voted for as a state senator — spells out result, according to Gonski, was that all that paid circulators and those who do not of the 2,604 signatures Miracle gathered live in Arizona must first register with the were invalidated. The measure still made the ballot but secretary of state or their signatures col-

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can find a family to help meet their needs well beyond 18,” she continued. The gallery aims to inspire potential parents to pursue the adoption process. For the past five years, #LoveUp has helped fund and coordinate the photo shoots, rallying volunteers, professional hair stylists and photographers to help. Helen’s Hope has been distributing free clothes and personal needs to foster families since the financial crisis of 2009, is now hopping on board and will provide two new outfits for each child to wear during the photo sessions. “The goal is to get the kids adopted out of the foster care system and to connect them with a loving family,” said John Zielonka, Helen’s Hope Chest utreach coordinator. “So that they can put whatever brought them into foster care behind them and live a healthy childhood.” Around 14,200 children in Arizona are in foster care, according to DCS. While more than 70 percent of the children up for adoption are adopted by their relatives or foster parents, the remaining kids need special recruitment efforts. That’s where the Children’s Heart Gallery steps in. “Our first step is to try and keep children with their families,” said Vanasse. “If

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Ducey, Gallego stress driver license mandate BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

ov. Doug Ducey says he already has his. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego admits she does not. What they’re talking about is an enhanced Arizona driver’s license, one that will allow people to board aircraft after Oct. 1, 2020. That’s the last date that the Transportation Security Agency will accept regular state-issued licenses and IDs to get to the boarding gates at airports. After that, those without the new identification cards, marked with a gold star in the upper right corner, will need a passport or military ID. And it’s not just about being able to fly. Without identification the government considers acceptable, federal buildings also will be off limits. The mayor’s admission she had not gotten around to it came Thursday as Ducey and Gallego gathered the media at Sky Harbor International Airport to remind them of the federal law. They also provided a road map of sorts of what it takes to get the new IDs.

bills or bank statements, to prove Arizona residency. That last requirement can be a bit of a problem for those who get all their mail at a post office box and do not have utility bills with the service address. The next step is to go to an MVD office or one of the third-party license providers. But walking in without an appointment, which can be made online, can lead to sitting around and a lot of waiting. It’s also possible to fill out the forms online ahead of showing up. Be prepared to pay an extra $25 for the enhanced license. The other downside, if you will, is these new licenses are good for only eight years. By contrast, once someone gets a regular Arizona license it is good until the 65th birthday, though there is a requirement to get a new photo every 12 years. And what of Gallego’s lack of action to date? “I have been traveling with my passport,’’ she said. And a passport will remain a viable form of identification beyond Oct. 1, 2020. Ducey, for his part, boasted of already having his new ID.

The agency’s answer was to recognize driver’s licenses only from states that follow certain procedures, including verifying the documents offered by the applicant to prove identity to ensuring that the license itself cannot be altered. Arizona has, to say the least, been slow to comply. This sample Arizona driver’s license shows what the new federally- In fact, state legislators, reapproved licenses look like. If your driver’s license doesn’t have a star in acting to concerns about the upper right corner, you won’t be able to fly after Oct. 1, 2020. (Special creating a national ID card, to the Tribune) specifically voted in 2008 to bar the Department of Transportation But it’s more involved than simply dropfrom creating a Real ID-compliant license. ping in at the local Motor Vehicle Division It took until 2015 — and threats by office. Homeland Security to stop honoring ArThe requirement is an outgrowth of the Real ID Act, enacted by Congress and the izona licenses — for lawmakers here to Bush administration after the attacks on finally come around. They first became the World Trade Center and Pentagon by available in March 2016. Getting one of the new licenses requires terrorists who hijacked aircraft. gathering up some documents, starting That law directed the Department of with a passport or birth certificate. But Homeland Security to come up with reapplicants also need something with a Soquirements for secure documents for evcial Security number as well as two docerything from getting into certain federal uments with a home address, like utility buildings to boarding commercial aircraft.

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he state’s hospital industry is gearing up to fight a ballot measure that would require its members give virtually all their employees a 20 percent pay hike over four years. Greg Ensell, spokesman for the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association, said wages already are higher than the statewide average — at least when considering everyone employed by hospitals from top executives on down. And he said there is no hard evidence to back claims by supporters of the initiative being financed by a California-based union that the current wage structure is leading to staff shortages or high turnover. The association also is opposed to another provision in the measure that would impose new oversight about the incidence of hospital-acquired infections. In a prepared statement, Ann-Marie Alameddin, the group’s president and chief executive officer, said the performance of Arizona hospitals already exceeds the national benchmark in the initiative. Ensell said his association had no comment on two other provisions of the initiative that do not directly affect its members: ensuring that people with preexisting conditions can get insurance coverage and limits on the ability of insurers to refuse to cover medical conditions because the treatment was provided by an out-of-network physician. Marc Osborne who lobbies for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Arizona said insurers are studying the language but have no immediate reaction. Insurers and doctors did agree to a less comprehensive 2017 law designed to provide a method for patients to appeal. The last two provisions in particular appear to be likely to be popular with voters. There is national attention to the issue of preexisting conditions, particularly with Congress debating whether to scrap the Affordable Care Act and its prohibition against denying coverage to those who already are ill and lawsuits, including by Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich seeking to have the law declared invalid. That, in turn, could help build support for what is crafted as a take-it-or-

leave-it package. But campaign spokesman Rodd McLeod said these are not designed to be carrots to get voters to approve the entire plan, saying the four issues are all related. “It’s designed to deal with the problems of our health care system,’’ he said. McLeod said it all relates to the kind of care people get in a hospital, how effective the hospital is working and the ability of patients to pay for that care. Backers have until July 2 to get the required 237,645 valid signatures on petitions to put the package on the 2020 ballot. Jenny David, a labor and delivery nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, claimed that Arizona has among the highest turnover in hospital staff in the country, “with nearly one in five leaving for jobs in other states, or leaving the profession altogether.’’ “Because salaries are so low, hospital worker shortages have real consequences for patients, such as emergency room overcrowding, reduced hospital beds and longer wait times for surgeries,’’ she said. And the issue, said David, goes beyond the direct medical staff. “Sometimes we see patients sit in triage for hours because we don’t have a clean room to put them in,’’ she said. David acknowledged that the measure, if approved, would mandate 20 percent pay hikes over four years, but only for those working in hospitals. The salaries of people with similar jobs elsewhere in the private sector, ranging from medical staff at a doctor’s office to custodians in commercial buildings, would be unaffected. But David said that’s no reason to vote against the measure. Ballot organizers did not immediately produce any data backing the claim that staff turnover at Arizona hospitals is higher than the national average. Ensell also had no state-specific turnover data. But he did have his own figures, at least on salary, saying that in 2018 the average wage of a full-time employee at an Arizona hospital was more than $75,000, versus an average Arizona wage of $49,290. That hospital figure, however, also covers doctors and medical professionals who are staffers, as well as hospital executives.

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he Kyrene Foundation is dedicated to serving the children in our community, and to do their best, they need people to save the date for Sept. 28. That’s when the foundation will hold its signature fundraiser at the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa. Formerly titled “Taste of Kyrene,” and usually held later in the year, the 2019 event has been renamed “Night for Kyrene” to better describe its overall mission. The evening includes a dinner buffet, a “spectacular silent auction,” live auction, a wine pull and live entertainment provided by The School of Rock’s premier student music group, Sugar Skulls. The evening’s M.C. is Matthew Blades, a popular Mix 96.9 morning radio host and Ahwatukee resident who has two children in Kyrene schools. As in years past, proceeds help fund a variety of programs that benefit Kyrene school children and their families.

Guests at last year’s Kyrene Foundation fundraiser, which was then titled “Taste of Kyrene” got to bid on both live and silent auctions for great prizes. (Special to AFN)

The work for Kyrene families is but one reason why foundation board member Suzanne Rinker is involved as event chairman this year. “It is so important to me, as a Kyrene parent and community member, to be able

to support students, teachers and families in the Kyrene district,” said Rinker, who has a daughter in eighth grade at Altadena Middle School. “From a student receiving a scholarship to participate in after school athletics, to

the teacher receiving a mini-grant to implement a new program in their classroom, to the family who receives a full Thanksgiving meal, I am very proud of how we, the Kyrene Foundation, are continually making a difference in the community,” said Rinker, also associate vice president of unit development for the ASU Foundation. “And I think it is important to highlight that this is one of our most important fundraising events of the year that allows us to provide these services within the Kyrene community,” she said. The nonprofit Kyrene Foundation, founded in the mid-1980s, provides some important annual initiatives that assist needy families throughout the year. They include the Kyrene Resource Center, a joint effort between the Kyrene School District and the foundation that provides food and clothing and other necessities. And these families aren’t forgotten during those times of the year where

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Thunder graduates’ band attracting attention BY ALLY RICHMOND AFN Contributor

usic has the power to bring people together, and that’s exactly what it’s done for four Ahwatukee natives who graduated from Desert Vista High together. Dylan Fay, Christian Aroz, Dylan Heinrich, and Patrick Smiley — all from the Thunder Class of 2010 — are now living the dream of writing and playing music together all over the Valley as Barefoot. Barefoot released its first, self-titled EP in 2013 and another EP titled “Charming Souls” in 2014. Since then, they have released three studio albums — “Stories to Scare the Young” (2015), “Yesteryear” (2016) and “Shook” (2018) — and dropped a new single titled “Nightcap” on Aug. 13. Their newest six-song EP, “Leisure Fever,” was to be released yesterday, Sept. 3.

For some of the band members, their musical journey began at Desert Vista. Smiley and Heinrich were classical guitar students before going on to form Barefoot post-graduation. “We loved our teacher, Doc Wedington-Clark. She was awesome,” Smiley said, referring to Dr. Darlene Wedington-Clark, Desert Vista’s Fine Arts Department chair and instrumental music director. Barefoot started when Dylan Heinrich’s brother convinced him to jam out with his friends Dylan Fay and Eric Folts, the band’s ex-guitarist. Heinrich was hesitant at first, not sure how serious the other guys were about a career in music. But after a jam session or two, they were convinced that this could turn into something amazing. “It turned out really well, and I could see a lot of potential in both Dylan and

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Barefoot includes Ahwatukee residents, from left, Christian Aroz, Patrick Smiley, Dylan Fay and Dylan Heinrich, all of whom graduated together from Desert Vista High in 2010. (Special to AFN)

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inocular and camera-wielding bird counters is the common perception of Audubon members, but the Maricopa Audubon Society is about much more than accumulating a personal list of sightings. Members are dedicated to the preservation of habitats, care of injured birds and promoting education. Even if they don’t recognize it, all people benefit from the society’s efforts to protect wildlife. When we spy an unusual bird species, we’ve asked, “What kind of bird is that?” A society member described the most common birds in our neighborhood as the Gambel’s Quail and the Whitewinged Doves. Many of neighbors have hummingbird feeders and two species flits through their yards — the Anna’s Hummingbird with a red crown and throat and the slightly smaller Costa’s Hummingbird with a dark throat and white ear stripe. Often, new neighbors glimpse one of the Rosy-Faced Lovebirds and wonder if someone’s pet has flown the coop. Society

Maricopa Audubon Society members meet the first Tuesday of the month but also go on birding adventures while some members also help care for injured feathered friends. (Special to AFN)

members know that folks need not worry about these bright green birds with red faces that fly in small flocks. Said to be descendants of pets that escaped many years ago, these birds thrive in our climate — which is similar to their southwestern Africa origin.

There are many more bird species, too many to mention, that help keep our insect population down. One society member, in the last year, has counted more than 90 different species in Ahwatukee. Other birds spend either summer or winter here on their migration. Some fly

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“I like the Maricopa Audubon Society for not only the bird watching but for their conservation work,” Paul said. The society weighs in on local and state matters that impact wildlife and the environment. Current issues are the proposed San Pedro River building project with the potential of draining the aquifer, the ecological impact of new mining efforts and the overall health of Arizona’s groundwater.

The society offers fieldtrips throughout the year. Most trips and all society’s meetings are free for non-members, though the society encourages attenders to support the organization by donating or by joining. Information on meetings and a list of future fieldtrips can be found on the society’s Facebook page or at maricopaaudubon.org. A sunrise trip is planned on Sept. 9 to explore the San Carlos Apache Reservation reservoir with Dave Pearson. They hope to spot waterfowl, pelicans and mi-

grating shorebirds. Check the society’s website for reservations, costs and items to bring. Larry Langstaff coordinates fieldtrips for the society and enjoys Pima Canyon to view the seasonal changes. “Not only do you find wildlife, you find all kinds of interesting vegetation,” he said, “My favorites are the elephant trees and many forms of blooming cactus.” As an ASU student in 1980, Larry began taking Audubon trips, and more than 30 years later the retired Mesa science teach-

utive editor. The monthly speaker series is held on the second Tuesday of the month through April. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. allowing visitors to shop in the Desert Rivers Audubon mobile bookstore, which offers the latest birding guides, accessories and nature books. The Desert Rivers Audubon Society provides environmental education and conservation opportunities to valley residents, and advocates for our environment. Information: desertriversaudubon.org. Other upcoming speakers include:

na-What to Know, Where to Go.” He will discuss habitats and Arizona bird migration, including the summer influx of birds from the Gulf of California, fall hawk and shorebird migrations, and great places to watch the spring and fall passerine migration.

er is excited to help others learn about area wildlife. The Maricopa Audubon Society meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month from September through April at Papago Buttes Church of the Brethren, 2450 N. 64th St. To join please visit their website. Annual membership is $20, and as a bonus, you’ll receive the quarterly magazine. The Cactus Wren·dition is packed full of informative articles and colorful photographs. It also features volunteer opportunities, poetry, and a crossword puzzle.

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ird photographer Jim Ripley will open the new season of monthly meetings of the Desert Rivers Audubon Society. Ripley will give a talk and slideshow on the birds of Central Arizona 7-9 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Southeast Regional Library, southeast corner of Greenfield and Guadalupe in Gilbert. Admission is free. Ripley travels widely to capture images of birds, but he is also a regular visitor at the Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch. For a preview of his presentation, see his website at wingsandwonder.com. Before retiring in 2009, Ripley was a newspaper journalist. He started his career in Ohio, where he covered politics, including the presidential race in 1980 and John Glenn’s first successful run for the U.S. Senate. He moved to Arizona 26 years ago to join senior newsroom management at the East Valley Tribune when it was a daily, retiring as the newspaper’s exec-

Oct. 8. Landscaping for Birds with Kirti Mathura Kirti Montana will discuss how a carefully planned combination of plants will provide food, shelter and nesting opportunities for year-round bird activity.

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Feb. 11. Birding the Tropics with Cindy Marple Marple is a nature photographer whose favorite subject is birds. She teaches an intermediate birding class through the City of Chandler Recreation Department, and presents slide shows at local camera clubs and Audubon Societies.

Dec. 10. Bringing Reluctant Neighbors Together with Birds with David Pearson For 20 years the Gila River Indian Community has opened its land to outsiders once a year to help with their annual winter bird count. This rare opportunity has also opened a door to better understanding between the community members and people living outside the GRIC borders. Pearson is a research professor of biology at Arizona State University.

March 10. Live Raptor Show Bring the kids and grandkids and join for a live raptor presentation by Liberty Wildlife Rehab Foundation. This is always a special program, visually exciting and enjoyed by all ages. Liberty is an award-winning rehabilitation center located on the Salt River in Central Phoenix, caring for injured, sick and orphaned wildlife. April 14. Dragonflies – Pierre Deviche Deviche will discuss the history, biology and photography of these insects. He is currently a professor of environmental physiology at Arizona State University.

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fully solve minor conflicts, which has led to an increase in self-confidence, problem-solving skills and positive peer relationships.” Athletic Scholarships and Community Education/Youth Enrichment Scholarships are other initiatives funded by the Kyrene Foundation year-round — and why this Night for Kyrene fundraiser is so important, organizers stressed. Entertainment at the gala is provided by The School of Rock Sugar Skulls. One of its 22 members, ages 12 to 18, said he’s amped to help out Kyrene Foundation as Second graders Donovan Walker, left, and Payden Freidhoff demonstrated the peace walk mats that Estrella Principal Sarah Collins pur- he was a student at Kyrene de chased with her grant from the Kyrene Foundation. (Special to AFN) los Cerritos Elementary and Altadena Middle School, and is and ending with a mid-mat handshake. now a Desert Vista High School junior. “We trained our staff and students on “When I heard that the Sugar Skulls how to appropriately and effectively uti- would be playing a show for the Kyrene lize the mats to help solve minor disagree- Foundation, my ears perked up, as, of ments and conflicts,” said Collins, a 42- course, I recognized the Kyrene name,” year Ahwatukee resident. said guitarist Jake Henderson. “Many of the issues on an elementa“Having attended school in the Kyrene ry campus that occur between students School District for nine years, I was excitdon’t necessarily need adult intervention. ed and honored to be able to be a part of Sometimes, kids just need to talk about this fundraiser,” said Jake, who also has his how they felt, what they need from the own band, Not Confined. other person to move forward, and to sim“I do know that the Kyrene Foundation ply apologize, or receive an apology,” she is all about giving back to the community, continued, adding: especially the families who are less fortu“The peace walk mat is now a part of nate, so that they can live just like everyEstrella school culture. We’re very happy one else. I’m a firm believer in giving evto report that our campus is seeing an in- eryone equal opportunities, so I’m excited crease in our students’ abilities to peace- to be a part of this fundraiser,” Jake added.

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In observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, Phoenix is holding a contest for high school students to create a new slogan and logo to raise awareness of teen dating violence and increase knowledge of positive and healthy teen relationships. Guidelines and the required registration form are at facebook.com/PaintPhoenixPurple. Cash prizes ranging between $75 and $3000 will be awarded to the best three. Submissions will be on display through the month of October in Teen Central at Burton Barr Central Library. Open to anyone 14 to 18, the contest closes at 4 p.m. Sept. 20.

You can buy first responders coffee at Buzzed Goat by donating a few bucks

Matthew Armer of the Armer Foundation for Kids has worked out a way that Ahwatukee residents can buy police, firefighters and other first responders free coffee. Just stop at the Buzzed Goat Coffee Company, 4302 E. Ray Road, Ahwatukee, and leave a donation. “I can’t imagine the things they see in their careers, it’s got to be heartbreaking the things they see,” Armer said. “So, why not bring a little bit of enjoyment to their life, show them how

The Sugar Skulls members must audition to be in the band and have opened for diverse acts like Joan Jett, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Grand Funk Railroad. They’ve also played numerous charitable events around the Valley. The three area rock schools are owned and operated by Gilbert residents Shane and Megan Baskerville, who opened the Ahwatukee location in 2013. According to Rinker, the Night for Kyrene auction goods are exceptional this year, and one silent auction item in particular she hopes will have attendees bidding on so they can gift it to another. “We have a donation from Pearson Learning for an ‘Extreme Classroom Makeover’ that we hope parents will bid on for their child’s teacher,” she said. The makeover will provide a range of supplemental materials to enhance core classroom instruction to a teacher who can then choose from reading and writing materials, science labs, math manipulatives, world languages, music material and other learning aids. In addition, Pearson has also offered $800 in gift certificates for possible donations to classrooms by the successful bidders. Among other silent auction items are a $750 Tuft & Needle credit, a Sedona getaway, North Pole Experience tickets and a variety of salon and spa packages. Sponsorships starting at $500 are still being accepted through mid-September. To purchase tickets for the Sept. 28 Night for Kyrene donate to the silent auction, or become a sponsor visit KyreneFoundation.org or email KyreneFoundationSponsorships@gmail.com

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Semiannual blood drive slated in little Ahwatukee girl’s honor

The parents of 3-year-old Adelyn Troutman of Ahwatukee have slated their semiannual blood drive in her honor 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 14 at Desert Foothills United Methodist Church, 2156 E. Libertuy Lane, Ahwatukee. Adelyn has a rare blood disease that has required month blood transfusions practically her entire young life and her parents hold blood drives twice a year in recognition of the constant need for blood. Noting donors “can save up to three people’s lives with a single blood donation,” Adelyn’s mother Kami Troutman said, “So many people rely on blood donations to stay alive, Adelyn is just one of millions that are able to live their life because of you.” To schedule your appointment: bloodhero.com/index.cfm.

Ahwatukee recovery center has started two new programs to help addicts

Ahwatukee Health and Recovery, 16515 S. 40th St., Ah-

watukee, is starting two programs addiction-recovery-related programs. A free 12-step program will be held 6-7 p.m. on Wednesdays. And a support program called Parents of Addicted Loved Ones, or PAL, also meets 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The free weekly PAL meetings offer peer-to-peer support and education and examine issues like the addiction cycle, enabling behaviors and other matters. More information: palgroup.org. Information: 480-272-8450 or Ahwatukeehealthcare.org.

Unique early childhood class offered at Summit School for kids, guardians

Summit School’s nationally accredited NAEYC preschool is accepting applications for its “Toddler Discoveries” program, a developmentally appropriate and fun experience for children 18 to 36 months and their adult companion. Classroom activities include art, building, fine motor development, dramatic play, group stories and songs, with time to play on the school’s park-like playground designed just for young children. Adults will also have an opportunity to discuss relevant “Toddler Topics” with an experienced teacher. The fall class is offered 9-11 a.m. Tuesdays through Decem-

ber 3. Cost is $240. Information: summitschoolaz.org/toddler-discoveries

Fitness expert Carrie McNeish slates line dancing, cardio classes at Pecos Center

Ahwatukee resident and certified fitness instructor Carrie McNeish is offering beginning and intermediate/advanced line dancing classes at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., respectively on Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., respectively Thursdays at Pecos Community Center in Ahwatukee. Classes begin Sept. 1 and people can register in person. Her Muscle Mania courses – aimed at strengthening and toning up muscles and core – are 11 a.m. Mondays and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Pecos Center and start this week. You can register in person and there is a drop-in option. Information: 480-221-9090, cmcneish@cox.net, or dancemeetsfitness.net.

Kids Running Club starting in Kyrene School District this month

Ahwatukee fitness instructor Carrie McNeish is starting a Kids Running Club with age-appropriate drills, team exercises

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and core work will support and enhance fitness in all sports. Runners will perform long and short distance races in this after-school program offered through the Kyrene School District. Coach Carrie’s K-5 running club is offered at 2:35 p.m. Tuesdays at Kyrene Sierra and at 12:35 p.m. Wednesdays at Kyrene Monte Vista. Both start next week and meet for an hour weekly for 14 weeks. The club is open to any K-5 kids and is eligible for Arizona tax credit. Register: 480-541-1511 or kyrene.ce.eleyo.com/courses/category/61/enrichment-classes. Information: dancemeetsfitness.net, 480-221-9090.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to hold blood drive this Saturday

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter–Day Saints is partnering with the American Red Cross to host 17th annual 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive — which Red Cross calls its biggest drive of the year in Phoenix. The Tempe West Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints will host the drive 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday Sept. 7 at the LDS Chapel, 2955 East Frye Road, Ahwatukee, next to Desert Vista High School. To make an appointment to donate, call 1-800-733-2767 or sign up at redcrossblood.org with sponsor code tempewest.

Corpus Christi Knights slate golf tournament

The Knights of Columbus Council 10062 of Corpus Christi Church in Ahwatukee will hold their 28th annual Joe Hasulak Memorial Golf Tournament Sept. 28 at the Foothills Golf Club, 2201 E. Clubhouse Drive, Ahwatukee. Proceeds benefit local Knights of Columbus sanctioned charities. The Knights are seeking sponsorship at various levels. Registration and tournament play are open to all.

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Player registration of $85 includes greens fees, two beverage tickets, cart, goodie bag and lunch. Raffle prizes, contests and more will be on tap. The nonprofit Knights of Columbus Council 10062 golf tournaments benefit local organizations and programs aiding youth, the less fortunate and the homeless. Information/registration: tournament Chairman Mike Moore at 480-360-5956 or e-mail moore4mike@msn.com.

Kyrene Foundation seeks donations, sponsors for its big annual fundraiser

Kyrene Foundation — which helps the district’s needy families in numerous ways — is holding its biggest fundraiser of the year 7-11 p.m. Sept. 28, at Arizona Grand Resort & Spa, the ninth annual fundraiser has been rechristened Night for Kyrene. Formerly known as the Taste of Kyrene, it will include a dinner buffet and silent auction, a wine pull and entertainment by the School of Rock Sugar Skulls. The Sugar Skulls consist of 22 musicians ages 12-18 from the three School of Rock music schools in Gilbert, Ahwatukee and Scottsdale. They audition every eight months to be in the group. To purchase tickets, donate to the silent auction, volunteer or become a sponsor, visit kyrenefoundation.org or email kyrenefoundationsponsorships@gmail.com.

Time to think about Ahwatukee’s biggest outdoor party two months from n ow

The Festival of Lights is gearing up for the next “Kick Off Party” on Nov. 30, the annual festival that starts the million white light display along Chandler Boulevard and also helps raise money to defray the cost of the display and fund grants for selected nonprofits. Planning meetings have begun and occur approximately every two weeks on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at Desert Foothills

United Methodist Church, 2156 E. Liberty Lane, Ahwatukee All volunteers are welcome, even if they are going to be out of town Thanksgiving weekend, as there is plenty of advanced planning to be done. Meeting dates are Sept. 10 and 24; Oct. 8 and 22; and Nov. 5 and 19.

Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club seeks donations for annual baby shower for teen moms

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

Information: info@ahwatukeekiwanis.org.

Art in the Garden offers classes, studio time in its Ahwatukee venue

Ahwatukee’s Art in the Garden Studio, at 4221 E. Chandler Blvd., “is the place to express yourself in watercolors, acrylics, or alcohol ink and learn to make no-chemical care products and household cleaners,” its owners say. “Essential oils education, meditation and finding peace through art. Ages 16+, reasonable prices, supplies are included.” Information: artinthegardenstudio.com or 480-3021304. The studio welcomes inquiries about hosting corporate events, birthdays or other special activities. The facility can also be rented at a nominal fee.

Local Hadassah chapter invites Ahwatukee women to come and socialize

The Devorah Chapter of Hadassah, a nonprofit women’s humanitarian organization that supports health care, women, education, youth and the environment, invites Ahwatukee women to join. The Devorah Chapter raises funds for numerous projects and also has monthly activities such as a book club, lunch gatherings and movie nights. Information: ann.hadassahmembership@gmail.com.

Desert Vista High Key Club slates blood drive at the school Sept. 17

The Desert Vista High School Key Club is holding a blood drive 7:45-11:45 a.m. Sept. 17 at the school, 16440 S. 32nd St., Ahwatukee. Donors must be at least 16, though those under 18 need their parents to sign a form. Parents will be fast-tracked if they’d like to donate. Email desertvistakeyclub@g,mail.com with your name, phone, age and preferred donation time.

Ahwatukee book club seeking new women members BY MAUREEN HENRY AFN Guest Writer

he Morning Book Club was formed in 2018 by a small group of women who love to read books and share ideas and perspectives on them with friends. The book club has decided to seek new members to add even more diversity of opinions and points of view and to meet other members of the community who share their love of books. Since the members take so much pleasure in a good book (one of the members has a bumper sticker that reads, “She is too fond of books and it has addled her brain.”) the meetings are book-centered to permit a deep and serious discussion of the monthly book selection. The group also plans social activities outside of the regular meeting time such as movies derived from books, museum and nature excursions, plays and lectures.

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Eric as musicians and songwriters. We threw together and recorded our first couple demo albums completely independently, and we sounded pretty bad. But we thought we were cool at the time,” said Heinrich. They persevered and soon gained the confidence they needed to start posting their music online, eventually landing performances around Phoenix, including the landmark Rhythm Room. Their gigs were always packed with the band’s family and friends who supported the guys and made them feel like rock stars, Heinrich recalled. But at the time, the group still did not have a name. “We threw around names for at least a month, and nothing was sticking so we decided to flip through a magazine and blindly point a finger at a word and see where it landed. We did it maybe once or twice before we landed on ‘Barefoot’ and we all sort of liked it for some reason and felt that it fit our vibe, so we went with it,” Heinrich explained. Barefoot soon evolved to include drummer Christian Aroz and guitarist Patrick Smiley while it would also soon lose Folts. “All four of us grew up in the same neighborhoods and went to the same schools, so we all knew each other pretty well. Christian was the first drummer we reached out to, and Patrick came into the picture at the perfect time, when we were ready to mature a bit and start focusing on studio albums,” Heinrich said. The band soon hired Matthew Keller, the former key player of the band Lydia, to work as their producer to help them produce the studio albums they were striving towards. “People like Matt and other people along the way who have gotten us shows

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For example, this year the group visited the Basha’s Art Museum, the Heard Museum, Bryce Canyon Arboretum, and the Irish Cultural Center, attended a lecture by Anne Lamott at the Mesa Center for the Arts, went to the play “Sister Act” at the Hale Centre Theatre in Gilbert and saw several movies including “Book Club.” The club has also hosted guest authors to discuss their work as well as a psychiatrist who helped them explore the psychological dynamics at play in the book “Educated” by Tara Westover. The group strives to be considerate of the reading preferences of its members and every member is offered an opportunity to present to the group a book she

friends make hard work a lot more fun,” Heinrich said. Barefoot’s sound is unique and draws influence from rock, alternative, indie and pop groups. “Bands that have influenced our sound would be, Tame Impala, Young the Giant, Incubus, Local Natives, Sir Sly, Lydia, Thrice, The Mars Volta, Minus the Bear, Grizzly Bear, and Fleet Foxes, just to Barefoot has been getting gigs at some choice music venues throughout the name a few,” Fay said. Valley and is releasing another EP this week. (Special to AFN) For being relatively and believed in us—they all made it pos- new to the Arizona music scene, Barefoot sible to create the music that we love,” has acquired a significant following and has played many local shows as well as Heinrich said. The band members love the exhilarat- some out of state venues. “You can catch us at local venues such as ing experience of playing together. “I personally love the camaraderie and Crescent Ballroom, Van Buren, Valley Bar, good times that we get to share when The Marquee Theater and Wasted Grain. practicing, writing and playing shows. We’ve had back to back appearances at Your band is like your brothers, you spend the ‘Pot of Gold’ Music Festival and most so much time together, working together recently played the Days on the Green and making lifelong memories,” Heinrich Festival here in Phoenix. Anywhere Phoenix has to offer, you will most likely find us said. The process of writing music and put- jumping on a show,” said Aroz. The band is proud of what they’ve creting it all together into a finished product ated. has been satisfying for the group. “I really like playing our song ‘LMK’ “The notion of creating something from scratch and hearing the end result is an (short for “Let Me Know”) off of our last album ‘Shook’ because it has a really amazing feeling,” Fay said. This is the sixth year that the band has unique vibe to it, but the guitar is written in more of a classic-rock style. The been making music together. “You’d think that we would drive each main melodies sort of remind me of like other crazy after six years or so, but it Led Zeppelin. I’ve always really loved that ends up being a lot of fun most of the time song,” said Heinrich. Barefoot’s fans also inspire the band. — a lot of laughs. You really get to know “We wrote a song on our last album your band on a lot deeper level when you’re doing things like creating music called ‘Retrograde,’ and it was the first or pursuing your purpose together. Good time I noticed the audience singing and

feels has unique or special literary merit. Some of the club’s favorite books from the past two years include, “A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles; “Empire of the Summer Moon” by S.C. Gwynne; “A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Khaled Hosseini; “All the Light We Cannot See “by Anthony Doerr; “The Dovekeepers” by Alice Hoffman; “The Ninth Hour” by Alice McDermott; and “A God in Ruins” by Kate Atkinson. The members also enjoyed all of the books of Sarah Dunant’s “Renaissance Trilogy.” For one meeting, the members selected whatever Hemingway work they wished, which led to a very spirited discussion of the man, the author and his work. The book club is currently reading “My

Brilliant Friend” by Elena Ferrante. A small spin-off group has formed to read the remaining three books of Ferrante’s “Neapolitan Novels.” Although the members usually agree that they have enjoyed the book selection for that month, a few of the books have been more controversial. “The Goldfinch” by Donna Tartt generated much discussion, both strongly pro and strongly con, as did “Educated” by Tara Westover. In some ways those discussions were even more interesting than those meetings that found all in agreement. The book club meets every month on the second Monday of the month at 10 a.m. The meetings usually last about two hours.

being involved with our music. It’s a moment I’m always looking for when playing live and is an insane feeling,” said Fay. They are looking forward to sharing their new “Leisure Fever” with their fans this fall. “We feel that we are finally writing songs that we should have been writing the entire time. We found our sound. It’s shorter in length at only six tracks, but each song is really focused, and we tried to put out the best songs we could,” said Fay. The new album adds a unique sound to the band’s repertoire. “We wanted to write songs that we would love to play live, and which we think capture our unique vision. I would say it’s different from old Barefoot in some ways but even better as we are always growing as musicians and writers,” said Fay. Even the way that they are producing the music will be different for this EP. “I would say we are using more synthesizers than we did on previous albums to layer things like the bass and the melodies and really make them pop,” Smiley explained. “Leisure Fever” has been a turning point for the band, and they hope to use it as a stepping stone to bigger and better things. “This album is sort of a new chapter for us, not just that it’s a new album, but that we became a four-piece band from a five-piece band. This album, for us, is cathartic, we pushed ourselves really hard to get this album written partly so that we could move on and explore new musical horizons,” said Heinrich, adding: “It was a way for us to express all we’ve gone through together and where we are now as a group of close friends, committed to the dream of our band.” Check out Barefoot’s music on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube, and anywhere else music is streamed, or their website at barefootjams.com. One of the original members is a member of Esperanza Lutheran Church on Ray Road and has arranged for the book club to meet in a large and comfortable meeting room on the church grounds. Occasionally a member will offer to host a meeting for special events such as a holiday party or to view a documentary relevant to their reading. However, no one is obligated to host a meeting. The main qualifications for membership are a love of books, an open mind about reading choices and a desire to share ideas about the books they read with others. Anyone who believes this book club might be a good fit for them is invited to call 480-773- 7275 or maureen.hen-

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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4

Blvd. Ages 6-11 years. Free. No registration required.

Ballet Arizona visits

Gain insights into the three works to be presented during the upcoming Director’s Choice series, how dancers and choreographers approach creating new dance and how classical ballet has evolved over the years into a contemporary movement style that is pushing the art form into a new era. Presented by Leona S. Aiken, Ph.D., through a partnership between Ballet Arizona and Phoenix Public Library. DETAILS>> 6-7:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adult. Free. No registration required.

Book Discussion Club

Read the book and join each lively discussion the first Wednesday of the month. September’s Read: “The Library Book” by Susan Orlean. October’s Read: “Fire from Heaven” by Mary Renault. DETAILS>> 7-7:45 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adult. Free. No registration required.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 5 Discovery Time

Science concepts are introduced in this storytime for children 3-5 years old. DETAILS>> 6:30-7:15 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: 3-5 years. Free. Tickets are limited and available in the library 30 minutes before program start time.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 10 Children accompanied by an adult can stop by for fun LEGO building time. DETAILS>> 4:30-5:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler

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>> 4-5 p.m. Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. All Ages. Free. No registration required.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 14 Teen Council meeting

LTC meets the second Saturday of every month to plan teen events at Ironwood Library. Earn community service hours, make friends and have fun. DETAILS>> 2-3 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: 12-17 years. Free. No registration required.

Bread class

Phoenician Oasis, located in a private Ahwatukee home, is offering classes in bread making. Students enjoy gourmet hors d’oeuvres and sipping wine or cold drinks. DETAILS>> 1620 W Nighthawk Way, Phoenicianoasis.com or 480-888-5521.

Have a laugh

The Ahwatukee Comedy Club will feature comedians Isaac Torres, Gregory Freiler and Danielle Williams. The shows have been steadily growing in popularity and spokesman Anders Berg says, “You don’t have to drive 30 to 60 min to get a good laugh in Ahwatukee.” DETAILS>> 7 p.m., Ahwatukee Country Club, 48th Street just north of Warner Road. Tickets are $15 at Eventbrite.com or $20 at the door (includes a drink).

Vegan cooking class

Phoenician Oasis, located in a private Ahwatukee home, is offering a vegan cooking class. Students enjoy gourmet hors d’oeuvres and sipping wine or cold drinks. DETAILS>> 1620 W. Nighthawk Way, Phoenicianoasis.com or 480-888-5521.

MONDAY, SEPT. 16 Last day today

Today is the last day to make reservations for the monthly luncheon of the Ahwatukee Footfills Friends and Neighbors women’s group lunch at the Foothills Golf Club, 2201 E. Clubhouse Drive, Ahwatukee. Judith Starkson, an Ahwatukee author whose novels bring to life women in the ancient world of the Greeks and Hittites, will be the guest speaker. Luncheon cost is $20. DETAILS>> Email affanwomensgroup@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 17

bring your Social Security statement with you to the program. DETAILS>> 6:30-7:45 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adult. Free. Registration is required.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 21

Making sense of Medicare

Medicare can be complicated. How do the options, coverage and enrollment work? Learn the ins and outs from a Benefits Assistance Counselor from the Area Agency on Aging. DETAILS>> 2-3:15 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adult. Free. Registration is required.

Bread class

SUNDAY, SEPT. 22

Ironwood Writers Critique

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.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18 Social Security 101

Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Jack Burns will answer questions about eligibility, early retirement, benefits and using My Social Security online. Prior to the program please go to ssa. gov/mysocialsecurity to create an account, then print out and

Vegan cooking class

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25 Sit, Stay, Read!

Emerging readers of all ages can sign up for reading time with a

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registered therapy animal & human team. Read to Truffles. DETAILS>> 4-5 p.m.Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. All Ages. Free. No registration required.

SUNDAYS TinkerTime

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

Learn gardening from pros

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

Chess, knitters clubs

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

Bible Study

A journey through Leviticus that is biblically accurate and understandable for everyone. Learn the historical perspective which reveals the love of God for all his people. Technology and questions are both encouraged. DETAILS>> 9:15 a.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee, 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org/classes.

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Gentle yoga at Pecos

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

Friends and Neighbors

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

LD 18 Dems meet monthly

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

Babytime for walkers

Babies up to 23 months who are walking and are accompanied by a favorite adult enjoy Babytime with American Sign Language for Walkers, with songs, activities to promote movement, rhymes, books and playtime in each lively session. DETAILS>> 9:30-10 a.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler

Blvd. Ages walking to 23 months. Free. Tickets are limited & available in the library 30 minutes before program start time.

Babytime for crawlers

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

Desert Pointe gardeners meet

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

TUESDAYS Ladies golf

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

Get ready for kindergarten

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

Patriotic playgroup

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

Estrangement support

Although rarely discussed, family estrangement is far more common than most people realize. The estranged suffer from loneliness, lack of self-esteem, guilt, anger and depression. Desert Foothills United Methodist Church provides a support group that meets the first Tuesday of every month. The public is invited to the “Living Loss” sessions. No questions asked, and anonymity will be respected. DETAILS>> 7 p.m., first Tuesday of every month; 2156 E. Liberty Lane, Ahwatukee. Use Entry B. Free. Information: 480-460-1025 and office@desertfoothills.org.

Prayer night offered

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

Chair yoga featured

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

Toastmasters sharpen skills

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

French Talk Time

Brush up on your high school, college or tourist French speaking and listening skills. Advanced level on the first and third Tuesdays of each month: an informal participant-driven conversational group. Participants should already speak French fairly well to enjoy this program. Beginner/intermediate level is on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month: a facilitator-guided conversation group. Participants should already speak some French to benefit from this program. DETAILS>> 6:30-7:30 p.m.. See above for appropriate Tuesdays. Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adults. Free. No registration required.

WEDNESDAYS Digital City

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

ToddlerTime

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

Fun with watercolors

People can get step-by-step instruction in water-coloring whether they are beginners or intermediates. DETAILS>> 2-4:30 p.m. in instructor’s home studio off Ranch Circle North in Ahwatukee. Four classes for $90. To register: Judy Lokits : 954-234-1768, or jlokits@yahoo

Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery is a Biblical 12-step program that helps you find hope and healing from all of life’s hurts, habits and hangups. Whether it’s addiction, loss, anger or stress, you can find the freedom you’re looking for. DETAILS>> 6:20 PM, Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11002 South 48th Street, Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579, mvlutheran.org.

Economy discussion

Nicholas Goode of Edward Jones Investments conducts a monthly coffee club devoted to a discussion of current events, the economy and investing. DETAILS>> 9:30 a.m. the first Wednesday of the month through Feb. 5, Dutch Bros Coffee Patio, 3215 E. Chandler Blvd.. RSVP: 480-759-1324.

‘Dems and Donuts’ set

Legislative District 18 Democrats gather for an informal chat. DETAILS>> Free and open to the public 7:30-9 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Denny’s, 7400 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. RSVP: marie9@q.com or 480-592-0052.

Grief support

Hospice of the Valley holds a grief support group for adults on alternating Wednesdays. DETAILS>> 6-7:30 p.m. at Pecos Community Center, 1710 S. 48th S. The assigned classroom varies signs will be on premises. It is a drop-in group and there is no need to call or register. Meeting dates this year: Jan. 23; Feb. 6 and 20; March 6 and 20; May 1, 15 and 29; June 12 and 26; July 10 and 24; Aug. 7 and 21; Sept. 4 and 18; Oct. 2, 16 and 20; Nov. 13 and 27; and Dec. 11.

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MOPS – Mothers of Preschoolers

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

Networking group meets

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

Kiwanis meets weekly

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

Preschoolers’ moms gather

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

Teen Thursdays @ the Library

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

FRIDAYS

Financial peace

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

SATURDAYS

DIY Board Games

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

Sit, Stay, Read!

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

Fun with watercolors

People can get step-by-step instruction in water-coloring whether they are beginners and intermediates. DETAILS>>10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in instructor’s home studio off Ranch Circle North, Ahwatukee. Four classes for $90. To register: Judy Lokits : 954-234-1768 or jlokits@yahoo.com.

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Arpaio bid underscores need for age limits BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Tribune Columnist

he Rolling Stones played Glendale last week and though a friend offered me a ticket, I passed. Don’t get me wrong: The Stones are terrific and by all accounts put on a helluva show. However, septuagenarian rockers aren’t my thing. The thought of 76-year-old Mick Jagger preening about while bemoaning his inability to “get no girl reaction?” The jokes write themselves. In sum, certain professions come with an expiration date after which we ought to gracefully stepping aside in favor of new blood. Rock stars, porn stars, Starbucks baristas — these jobs favor the young. The same goes for prizefighting and fighting fires. I don’t care if you compete in Ironman. If I’m trapped in a burning high rise in some awful redo of “Towering In-

ferno,” please send Crossfit-trained 20- or 30-somethings to the rescue, not anyone inspired to become a first responder by watching “Emergency!” with Randolph Mantooth back in 1972. Which brings me to Joe Arpaio, 87 and again running for Maricopa County Sheriff. Critics may say Arpaio’s age is the least disqualifying thing about the man once described as America’s Toughest Sheriff, but I beg to differ. Time having passed Arpaio by represents one of the most pathetic things about his run, which he announced last week. In an interview with another publication, Candidate Arpaio talked up his plan to “hit the bars” and “the streets” to get votes from “the Hispanics” and “the blacks.” Maybe because I’ve known Arpaio for 25 years and have long found him to be a fascinating stew of ego, braggadocio, ignorance and cunning, I read such remarks less as malevolent racism and more as political incorrectness begat by age.

Arpaio simply no longer understands the rules of public discourse in the same way many folks approaching 90 years old can’t operate an iPhone or a smart thermostat. I get that Arpaio’s past has branded him evil in a wide swath of Maricopa County. I don’t mean to apologize for his conduct — much of it was reprehensible — but I continue to see him as less Klan, more clown. I haven’t caught a rerun of “Bozo The Clown” lately, but that old kiddie show surely hasn’t aged well. Neither do politicians. Perhaps you haven’t watched the Democratic presidential debates over the past few months, but I’ve paid some attention. Four decades separate the field’s youngest guns — 37-year-old Mayor Pete Buttigieg and 38-year-old Rep. Tulsi Gabbard — from the eldest of the bunch, former Vice President Joe Biden, 76, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, who turns 78 in early September. My thought: Candidates at both ends of the age spectrum seem to suffer in comparison to those in the middle. Whereas

younger candidates feel insufficiently “life smart” to hold the highest office in the land, their elders can come across as detached from the concerns plaguing the 90 percent of Americans younger than they are. And yes, I include 73-year-old Donald Trump in this calculus as well. Our Constitution sets various age limits for the American political process. We must be 18 to vote, 25 to serve in the House, 30 to serve in the Senate and 35 years old to run for President. Perhaps it’s time to affix an age maximum to run for elected office. I’m thinking 70 years old sounds about right. Of course, age is an advantage in some professions. Would you take advice from a 24-year-old marriage counselor? Me neither. I want my attorney to have gray hair and war stories. The same goes for my psychiatrist and my investment advisor. But I prefer my presidents, sheriffs and rock stars to have read about Methuselah, rather than considering him a peer.

In June, the Board of Supervisors approved $2 million in federal and county dollars to fund several programs and initiatives with proven success reducing homelessness, unemployment and recidivism. This 11 percent increase in funding from the previous year includes: Investing in diversion strategies that help those experiencing a housing crisis find alternate housing that is safe and appropriate Partnering with nonprofit housing providers to give individuals a “quick exit” from homelessness into more permanent housing tailored to individual needs Partnering with regional shelter partners to assist individuals with emergency shelter and essential services Leading the “Hand in Hand” project which connects those in the justice system who have experienced homelessness with supportive housing, physical/

mental health and navigation services while in jail, as well as community services upon release, all with the goal of reducing the chances they will return to jail and ending their homelessness We’ve also made permanent a fulltime homelessness program manager to ensure these proven programs and initiatives are carried out thoughtfully, collaboratively and successfully. In addition, we’ve created a workforce development coordinator position to assist recently-housed individuals in finding and obtaining a job so they don’t become homeless again. In July, the Board approved an East Valley resolution authorizing data sharing and collaboration on the issue of homelessness between Maricopa County; the cities of Apache Junction, Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale and Tempe; the Town of Gilbert; and the Maricopa Regional Continuum of Care Governing Board.

I am grateful to mayors, town and city council members and other staff for their commitment to finding regional solutions. Homelessness is a complicated issue, and resources are finite. That’s why working together is so important. By partnering with cities and towns that are also making large investments in homelessness, we can make our dollars stretch further and increase our impact. Getting people off the streets — providing them some stability, a roof over the heads and a job that pays the bills — makes our communities safer, healthier and more economically vibrant. Maricopa County is a regional leader and active partner on this issue. I hope you will support our efforts.

County attacking homelessness on many levels BY JACK SELLERS Guest Writer

aricopa County’s explosive growth brings with it some challenges, including a shortage of affordable housing that contributes to an increase in homelessness in our region. This is not just a downtown Phoenix issue; we see its presence and impact in communities in the east Valley as well. County government can’t solve the homelessness challenge alone, but we do have many critical pieces of the puzzle. Thanks to the efforts of our Human Services Department, trusted community partners, and dedicated leaders across the region, we are providing strong support and new funding to proven approaches that can have a lasting impact.

Jack Sellers is a Chandler resident and a member of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.

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Foothills resident finds HOA fiscal controls lacking

As a new resident of Ahwatukee, I was searching for a way to get involved in my community. As luck would have it, I received a letter from my homeowners association, the Foothills Community Association, looking for candidates to run in its annual election last April. I felt that running for a position on the Board would be a great way to get to know my neighbors and to give back to my community, so I threw my hat in the ring. I was extremely involved in my registered community organization back in Philadelphia, where I served two terms on the board. I assumed the community politics would be somewhat similar. I was not expecting the novella drama that I witnessed at my first annual HOA meeting in April. The majority of the crowd that evening was visibly upset over a number of issues, and many spoke up against the board. Many members complained about the Board’s unilateral decision to increase the number of board members from five to seven and its decision to select and appoint the new board members without a vote. A plethora of other issues were raised that evening, including the board’s lack of transparency, poor communication and questionable fiscal management decisions as it pertained to management of the FCA’s reserve fund. That evening a contractor provided an update to the members of the HOA regarding the status of a sprinkler replacement project that the Board had previously ap-

proved. Some members questioned the necessity of the project, but I had different questions. How much was the sprinkler replacement contract for, and how was it bid? After some digging around into past HOA meeting minutes, I was able to quantify the sprinkler replacement contract to an amount over $1 million. Through this research, I also discovered that The Foothills Community Association does not have a formal purchasing policy in place. How is this possible? Nearly two million dollars pass through this HOA annually and there is no purchasing policy. In addition, HOA members have zero oversight or say into how the dollars are spent. Often, board members control lucrative contracts for local vendors. Kickbacks can occur when a single board member, or group of members, conspire to receive gifts, favors or money from a contractor in exchange for HOA contracts. There is a lot of money at stake and safeguards must be put into place immediately. I have been working in the facilities management and construction industry managing hundreds of millions of dollars for almost two decades. Every organization that I have ever been involved with entrusted me to manage their funds with the proper safeguards. Adopting and implementing a purchasing policy is not rocket science. The best and most effective purchasing policies are just common-sense rules, such as the following: 1. Open bidding process 2. Multiple bids required 3. Board member disclosure of any conflicts of interest

4. Multiple signature authority required to award a contract Too often, we see stories in the news about HOA board members embezzling funds. The common denominator in most of these stories is usually inadequate or nonexistent accounting controls and no oversight. We do not have to look very far for a story like this because just last month in our own backyard, a local Kyrene School District PTO contacted the Phoenix authorities to investigate $20,000 of missing funds. I have offered my time to the Board on multiple occasions to help craft and implement a purchasing policy that makes sense for our community. I have not heard from the board and the offer still stands. -Rafael de Luna III

lead in faucets, fountains and plumbing, these confirmed cases of lead in schools’ water are, in all likelihood, just the tip of the iceberg. While Arizonans may debate on whether teachers are sufficiently paid or classrooms adequately funded, we should all be able to agree that children need safe drinking water at school. And we know that lead harms the development and health of children, even at low levels. Fortunately, we also know how to solve this problem. To ensure that kids have safe water at school, we need to “get the lead out.” This means replacing faucets, fountains and other lead-bearing parts that can contaminate the water our children drink. Until we can ensure that our school’s wa-

ter delivery systems are entirely lead-free, filters that are certified to remove lead will need to be installed on every tap used for drinking and cooking. And lastly, there needs to follow up testing to ensure that lead levels in school water do not exceed 1 part per billion — the limit recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. No doubt, this “get the lead out” regimen might seem daunting at first. When children are facing a big homework assignment, we tell them it is important to get started — piece by piece tackling the problem until the job is done. Children are also reminded to seek help from the resources around them, such as parents and teachers. The same approach is needed here. Arizona school districts are going to

Firearms belong only in militia’s hands

In 2019, according to the Gun Violence Research Group there have been: 33,237 shootings, 255 mass shootings, 8,796 gun deaths, 17,480 injuries. Six foiled mass shooters have been arrested since Dayton and El Paso. A man who was apprehended possessed grenade launchers, 1000 rounds of ammunition and a stockpile of handguns and assault rifles. He planned to kill more people than any other person in history. According to the Washington Post, the United States averages more than one mass shooting a day! Should Americans be allowed to stockpile fire arms? Is gun violence a public health crisis?

Some feel gun violence is not a health crisis but the result of mental illness and the price we pay for freedom. He feels Americans have the right to own assault weapons but background checks should be expanded. The independent owns firearms. She believes people should be allowed to own guns, not assault rifles for protection and hunting. I do not believe citizens should be allowed to possess firearms. There are more guns in this country than there are people. Are we any safer? The Constitution gives a well-ordered militia the right to bear arms. The same weekend as the massacres in Dayton and El Paso, 59 people were shot in Chicago. None of these tragedies were well ordered. The militia is Americans waging war on Americans. The focus should be on strictly regulating access to firearms. People on the terrorist watch list can’t fly on a plane but they can buy an assault weapon. I am a retired high school principal who has experienced two school related shootings. After the July shootings, Trump said he supported universal background checks. The president asked whether the NRA was willing to give in at all on the issue. NRA president responded no. Background checks are now off the table. Trump echoed “Gun control is a slippery slope to gun confiscation.” The NRA spent over 30 million on the Trump campaign. Trumps’ interest in pursuing background checks has cooled. Sending kids to school with bulletproof backpacks violates our right to the pursuit of happiness. -M. Lisa Scinto

Get the lead out of schools’ drinking water BY DIANE BROWN AFN Guest Writer

y now, school children in Arizona have brought markers, scissors, folders and other supplies to class. Although children are bringing items they need to learn and succeed, Arizona is failing to supply safe drinking water in schools across our state. According to the Arizona Department of Environment Quality, of the 13,380 taps tested at schools in Arizona, lead was detected in the water at 48 percent. Given the weak safe drinking water standard ADEQ uses vs. the standard recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the widespread use of

need help with resources to ensure safe drinking water. The state can help, but the federal government also needs to step up with major funding to get the lead out. That won’t happen if Congress or the administration decide to cut EPA’s budget. With the coursework laid out for solving this problem, now is the time for our leaders to declare their commitment to get the lead out of our schools’ water. Protecting children’s brains should be a no-brainer. Diane E. Brown is the Executive Director of the Arizona PIRG Education Fund. The Arizona PIRG Education Fund conducts research & education on issues in the public interest.

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handler residents needing extra space to store their cars, boats or motorcycles will soon have the option of buying units at the new Toy Barn location. Projecting to open next year, the 80,000-square-foot facility will consist of 66 units than can house the expensive toys of any hobby enthusiast. And this is not a simple storage shed, according to Toy Barn co-founder Jason Phillips. He described the units as luxurious, high-end pieces of real estate. “There’s a lot more to it than just a warehouse box,” he said. Chandler is the latest spot in the Valley where Phillips and his father, Paul, have built one of their “barns” over the last decade. They started in north Scottsdale in the midst of the Great Recession, so it predictably took a while for units to sell. By 2012, Phillips said the Scottsdale units had sold out and the company began scouting for new locations.

They established two more barns around Cave Creek and are now expanding to the southeast with its newest property near the Chandler Municipal Airport. Units will start to sell for $185,000 and will range in size between 1,000 and 3,000 square feet. “We can accommodate more (space) if somebody actually needed it,” Phillips said. About 25 percent of Chandler’s units have already been sold and Phillips expects them to be all gone by the time the facility opens. Toy Barn’s main clientele consists mostly of retired snowbirds looking to spend time in Arizona during the winter months. There are downsizing trends in the real estate market, Phillips noted, where residents are choosing to sell their so-called “McMansions.” “I think they’re just tired of the expense and the maintenance that goes with them but they don’t necessarily want to abandon all of their (possessions),” Phillips added. Baby boomers had been buying these

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Cigarette machines now dispense mini-art objects places, but people older than me recognize them quicker and say, ‘wow,’ and explain to their kids or grandkids what they’re about,” said Bugg. Bugg said he has also noticed younger generations can relate to the “retro, hipster vibe,” and while many don’t smoke, they still recognize the machines. While the mechanisms reel people in, it’s the art that makes them come back for more. Under each knob that delivers the art is a brief description of the artist, written by the artist themselves. “Sometimes we don’t even know what we’re getting to fill the machine with, so people definitely never know what they’re going to get,” said Bugg. From prints, origami pieces and jewelry Bugg said he’s seen it all, but customers are never disappointed with what

they get. “I think that little bit of mystery keeps it fun, and people tend to actually really love that aspect of it,” said Bugg. Another nostalgic characteristic of the Art-OMat at Vision Galley is that it takes retro-styled tokens. The machines at Chandler Center for the arts accept only cash. Though in the Chandler area for quite some time, the history of the Art-O-Mat reaches as far back as 1997. The inspiration to utilize the machines as art dispensers hit artist Clark Whittington while his friend had a Pavlovian reaction to the sound of crinkling cellophane, and wanted to spread that same desire about art. In the late ’90s, Whittington had a solo art show in a cafe in Winston-Salem

Tempe, for a dinner-show package before each performance. The offer is not available with any other discounted ticket packages. Tickets are now on sale for the entire 2019-20 Lakeshore Music series, or for an array of mini-series NEW WEST GUITAR GROUP packages as well formers making first-time appearances as single-show purchases. Those who at Lakeshore. purchase all nine shows receive a 25 “Every show is a winner this season,” percent pricing discount. Wilson said. Purchase of any five shows of the buyIn addition, Lakeshore is teaming er’s choice brings a 20 percent discount, up with Caffe Boa, a fine-dining estab- four shows a 15 percent discount and lishment on Mill Avenue in downtown three shows a 10 percent discount.

Tickets are at lakeshoremusic.org, or at the Tempe Center for the Arts box office at 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, or at 480-350-2822, extension 2. During its 11 years in Tempe, Lakeshore Music has built a reputation for being among the best jazz-music concert series in the U.S. Audiences and musicians alike can enjoy the TCA’s intimate Lakeside Room, known for its cozy feel, superb sound quality and floor-to-ceiling windows behind the performers that afford a magnificent view of Tempe Town Lake. The big-city ambience is amplified with the passing of each light-rail train on the opposite side of the lake coupled with majestic reflections in the water of the rising Tempe evening skyline and the lights of aircraft approaching nearby Phoenix Sky

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ongtime cigarette vending machines are coming out of retirement across the globe to give people a healthier alternative to buying expensive art. In lieu of a pack of cigarettes, the machines — which locally can be found in Chandler — carry identically-sized wood blocks or boxes of art that have been commissioned from around the world. For $5, aspiring art collectors can have a one-of-a-kind commissioned piece to call their own. Though not all of the art is locally sourced, Peter Bugg, Chandler’s visual arts coordinator, called the concept a great match for the city’s art scene. “I think it’s a good fit for our area, and we want to support artists wherever we can and this is how we can do that,” said Bugg, Debuted in Chandler in 2009, the machines at Vision Gallery and Chandler Center for the Arts have remained a huge hit over the years for art lovers of all ages, he said. “A lot of adults recognize them from

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

their childhood. I’m old enough that I saw them in bowling allies and other

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akeshore Music, a Tempe-based nonprofit, has planned a diverse array of talent for its nine shows during its 2019-20 concert series at Tempe Center for the Arts. The monthly concerts are presented at 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays and will range from Cuban rhythms to soulful Afro-centric beats to the Beatles – and, of course, jazz. “Lakeshore Music exists to bring people together for a shared experience of jazz music done well,” said Tempe resident Woody Wilson, founder, president and executive producer of Lakeshore Music. “And part of our mission is to introduce our audiences to exciting, new, emerging artists.” Several audience favorites return for 2019-20, joined by rising young per-

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EV artists celebrate Grand Canyon centennial DAVID M. BROWN AFN Contributor

o mark the 100th anniversary of the Grand Canyon National Park, some East Valley artists are taking their celebrations right to the edge. They are participating in the Grand Canyon Celebration of Art, Sept. 7—Jan. 21 with seven days of art events and a fourmonth exhibition in Kolb Studio on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. President Woodrow Wilson designated the Grand Canyon, then a national monument, a national park on Feb. 26, 1919. Among the 27 artists from across the state participating this year are Matt Sterbenz, Chandler; Linda Glover Gooch, Mesa; Mick McGinty, Gilbert; and Amery Bohling, a Phoenix resident with a gallery on Main Street in Scottsdale. Celebrated artist Ed Mell of Scottsdale will be honored during the four-month exhibition. Hosted each year by the Grand Canyon Conservancy, the 11th annual event is particularly significant, given the centennial. “Grand Canyon Conservancy is dedicated to preserving the park for the next generation. With Celebration of Art, artists will capture the beauty of the canyon during its centennial year and we hope this artwork inspires everyone to protect this natural wonder for the next 100 years,” said Mindy Riesenberg, spokeswoman for the Grand Canyon Conservancy Artists had to submit a studio painting for the annual catalog and are encouraged to bring other Grand Canyon- themed works to sell. Their on-site work Sept. 7-14 is “en plein air” — that is, they set up their easels and spontaneously create on the spot. All the paintings created during the Celebration of Art can be purchased in the Kolb Studio, and proceeds will help build a gallery for the art collection of the Grand Canyon Conservancy, formerly the Grand Canyon Association. The new building will also house the art collection of the Grand Canyon National Park at the South Rim, which will host an open house during the Celebration of Art on 1-3 p.m. Sept. 13. “Plein air painting is all about painting

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North Carolina. Cigarette vending machines had recently been banned, so the artist repurposed the perfectly good machinery to dispense miniature black and white photographs that had been mounted on wood blocks for $1.

hours there, you find yourself becoming intimate with space around you,” she explained, adding: “The canyon is like an old friend or going home. It is a spiritual place for me, as my source is the Lord, and I find myself focusing on Him and what He gave us to richly enjoy.” For Bohling, working at the canyon provides her time for centering, creating, socializing and fund-raising for the planned art Among the artists participating in the Grand Canyon centennial arts festival are Amery Bohling, whose “Grand Canyon Opus” gallery. is at right, and Mesa artist Linda Glover, right. (Special to AFN) “I am spending my time paintdirectly from life, and in the case of the Ginty, a career illustrator who relocated to ing with good friends in my favorite place,” Grand Canyon, it means setting up my ea- the Valley from the Midwest in 2007 with Bohling said. “I do not have to worry about sel right on the edge of the rim,” said Ster- wife Kerry and now joyously paints and paperwork and emails; I just focus on havbenz, a native Arizonan. golfs in retirement. ing this time and living in the moment,” Sterbenz began painting oils of the Inspired by artists such as Prescott’s Bill she said. “And, I am helping to bring atGrand Canyon during grade school in Cramer, he is working on transitioning his tention to the canyon as a place of beauty Phoenix, attended Hamilton High School craft from an illustrator’s detail-orienta- and art.” in Chandler and graduated from Arizona tion to creating textures that engage the The artistry of well-known Clark HulState University, where he was introduced viewer. ings first attracted Bohling to the Grand to creating outdoors. “The canyon never gets old standing Canyon — in particular, his painting, “When painting from life, the subject on the edge and wondering, ‘How did “Grand Canyon — Kaibab Trail.” matter is always changing and endlessly this ever get formed?’ The park itself of“I loved it so much that I wanted to locomplex, and at a place like the Grand Can- fers an experience that our parents and cate the location in his painting,” she reyon there is a whole lot of beauty to take grandparents have also shared, standing called. in,” he added, noting: in awe,” he added. After searching, she found the spot and “Plein air painting has taught me to go “I’m also very grateful to not only be a used it for inspiration for this year’s Febwith the flow, appreciate mother nature, visitor but a painter,” McGinty said. “What ruary “Arizona Highways” cover. work hard and hopefully I’ll get a good better subject could you find?” The canyon always offers new scenes for painting out of it.” Mesa’s Linda Glover Gooch lives with artworks. The opportunity to participate during her husband Joe near Usery Mountain, “Rivers, cliffs, meadows, wranglers, this centennial year is “an honor” for Mc- where she is inspired by the sunsets and wildlife and waterfalls. You have snow and desert terrain. For her, desert and weather,” she said. “It is draplein air painting allows matic and steeped in geology and histoher to move around and ry. It’s addictive.” see the canyon differently; The Celebration of Art is challenging for she’s been painting there the artists and engaging for guests. since 2005. “People can get up close to the artists, “At the canyon this year, ask questions, and see how the artwork is I plan to try and find some created,” Sterbenz said. “I think this public new locations I haven’t vis- interaction is the most important, because ited, some views that are the public gets to experience the park in new to me and paint the a unique way and develop a better apprebest I can,” she said. ciation for this incredible natural wonder. An associate pastor at “The canyon is an endless source of inher church, she sees the spiration for everyone. Each time I paint Grand Canyon artistically, it, I learn something new.” Chandler artist Matt Sterbenz draws inspiration from painting at the Grand emotionally, sacredly. Canyon. (Matt Sterbenz/Special to AFN) “After spending many Information: grandcanyon.org.

The show was set to be dismantled the next month, but the owner of the cafe, Cynthia Giles, took kindly to the idea and requested the machine stayed permanently. Knowing other artists would need to be taken on board if the vending machine was to continue distributing art,

local artists created the group Artists in Cellophane. Today, AIC is the sponsoring organization behind Art-O-Mat with the mission of making art accessible to everyone. With the organization’s help, hundreds of Art-O-Mats have been established around the world.

“This is small, affordable, and you don’t have to make the commitment of hanging it on your wall that a big piece would need. Based on what I’ve seen, [Art-O-Mats] make being an art collector attainable on a budget with limited space, and really that’s the point,” said Bugg.

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Last-second field goal derails Thunder BY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

AN DIEGO – It was the type of game that left Desert Vista head football coach Dan Hinds with a feeling that he was just punched in the gut. The Thunder had just scored an improbable touchdown on fourth down from 20 yards out against Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks, Calif.). Desert Vista senior quarterback Parker Navarro, targeted tight end Braeden Belnap for what would have been a first down. Instead, Belnap was hit from behind early by a Notre Dame defender, tipping the ball into the hands of Thunder senior wideout Colton Grover. Flags flew, indicating pass interference which caught the Knights’ defense off-guard as they came to a halt midplay. Grover ran in to give Desert Vista a 35-34 lead with just over a minute to play. “At that point, all we are thinking is ‘thank God,’” Grubbs said. “We knew we had to keep fighting. It was a dog fight

Desert Vista senior quarterback Parker Navarro rushed and threw for over 100 yards on Saturday afternoon against Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks, Calif.) in San Diego as part of the 2019 Honor Bowl. (Zach Alvira/AFN Staff)

and we knew we had to go back out there.”

Desert Vista’s defense had done a solid job all afternoon limiting Notre Dame’s

offense. The Knights were down to their third string quarterback, sophomore Zachary Siskowic, due to injuries. But he found a rhythm, running for a first and making accurate throws to his receivers who quickly got out of bounds to stop the clock. Finally, on fourth down from the Desert Vista 16 with just five seconds remaining, Notre Dame kicker Anthony Prieto hit the game-winning 34-yard field goal to lift the Knights over the Thunder, 37-35, on Saturday afternoon at Cathedral Catholic High School in San Diego for the 2019 Honor Bowl. “We just ran out of time,” Hinds said. “That’s all it came down to. They had the ball last and time ran out.” The loss to Notre Dame, one of the top teams in California, shouldn’t hurt Desert Vista in terms of vying for a spot in the new Open Division 8-team playoff at the end of the regular season. In fact, based on the Thunder’s play and improvement from last week’s win over Palm Springs (Calif.), it only gives

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Pride struggles in loss to Pinnacle

BY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

ountain Pointe knew heading into its match up against Pinnacle that it would need to come out firing right out of the gates to establish momentum. The Pride’s defense did all it could to limit the Pioneers’ firepower led by Quarterback JD Johnson and wide receiver Marcus Libman. But Mountain Pointe’s offense was unable to find a rhythm throughout the game, as Pinnacle cruised to a 40-0 win over the Pride at Karl Kiefer Stadium on Friday night. “We knew from the jump they were good,” Mountain Pointe senior linebacker Rashion Hodge said. “We came out too flat. But I’m proud of the way our defense played. I think we did what we needed to do.”

Mountain Pointe’s defensive unit was at a disadvantage on nearly every one of Pinnacle’s drives, as the Pioneers started on the Pride’s side of the 50 on numerous occasions. Even then, however, Mountain Pointe held its own. It wasn’t until just over 4 minutes remained in the first quarter that Pinnacle was able to find the end zone. Mountain Pointe’s defense bit on a play-action fake, leaving Libman wide open behind the Pride secondary. Johnson was able to hit his wideout down the right sideline with ease for a 40-yard score. “We knew they were athletic, we just had to play our game,” Libman said. “Defense really stepped it up for us tonight. We started to click on offense but then we made some mistakes. If we can fix that we are a really solid team.”

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The Pinnacle Pioneers overpowered Mouintain Pointe High Friday night, keeping the defensive line at a disadvantage almost every time they had the ball. (Cheryl Haselhorst/AFN Contributor)

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Pride, Thunder confident as VB begins BY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

oth Mountain Pointe and Desert Vista high school girls’ volleyball programs have had its fair share of success on the court in recent years. In 2016, the Pride finished as the runner-up in the 6A Conference after falling to Corona del Sol in the title game. A year later, Mountain Pointe made it to the semifinals before running into yet another hot Aztec squad. Meanwhile, Desert Vista won back-toback state titles in 2014-15 under coach Molly West, who now enters her 24th season leading the Thunder volleyball program. In what will be a season of firsts for both programs, the Pride and Thunder are a confident bunch heading into the 2019 season.

Mountain Pointe

Mountain Pointe was led by a new head coach this season when they took on Valley Vista on Tuesday in its season opener, as Karen Gray stepped down to watch her daughter play collegiately. This season marks the first time the Pride have a new head coach since 2013, when Gray took over the program for Fred Mann, who is now the coach at Perry High School. Taking over for Gray is Andrew Yamashiro, a familiar face of the program as he spent the last four seasons as an assistant under Gray. It’s been a relatively smooth transition from Gray to Yamashiro, as he is familiar with each of the girls’ style of play and overall personality. “Overall, I think it’s been an easy change,”

Yamashiro said. “I have a ton of respect for the girls and they have the same respect for me. There will be a culture change of us being aggressive all the time.” Yamashiro has relied heavily on two of his senior leaders to help direct the group this season. Senior middle blocker Kahrizma Kyles and senior opposite Desiray Armstrong are stepping into the captain roles this season for the Pride, taking over for Piper Manross and Avery Luoma, who both went on to play Division I volleyball after graduation. Both girls admit that it is a special honor to be looked upon by their new coach as leaders, especially for Kyles. The 5-foot-11 senior played in just two matches last season, as she suffered a torn ACL in the first set against Skyline on Aug. 30, 2018. After a year away, she’s eager to prove she has what it takes to still compete at a high level for her team this season. “I just want it to be a fun year with my team,” Kyles said. “Since it’s my last year, I just want to make the most of it. I hate losing, all I ever want to do is win.” Armstrong was one of several girls to step up in Kyles’ absence last season. She had a team-high 149 blocks, 89 kills and 16 aces as a junior. The coaching change has brought along even more changes for Mountain Pointe. Four seniors graduated from last year’s team, while some girls decided to transfer out of the program. A core group of girls still remain, however. Armstrong believes the changes has actually brought the team closer together, and they’re eager to prove that Mountain Pointe volleyball is still among one of the premier programs in the state.

Desert Vista seniors Jennifer Soto (left) and Brooke Blutreich (right) led the team on the stat sheet last season. Now, they will lead the team as captains in 2019. (Zach Alvira/AFN Staff)

Top, Mountain Pointe seniors Kahrizma Kyles (left) and Desiray Armstrong (right) take over as captains of the Pride volleyball program this season. (Zach Alvira/AFN Staff)

“We’re the underdog,” Armstrong said. “We’ve proven ourselves in the past and we can do it again. It’s just another one of those seasons.”

Desert Vista

Desert Vista struggled to find its footing last season, finishing 18-22 after a first-round loss to Corona del Sol in the tournament. But last season’s Thunder team was young, as they were without any seniors, a rarity in prep sports. But with an established group of leaders this season, coach Molly West believes her team has the ability to go back to the Thunder of old. “We’ve had some young players for a couple years so it will be nice to have some maturity,” West said. “It’s a whole new attitude in this gym. I think this is a special group. I think people might be looking past us and we have the ability to surprise some people.” Desert Vista will be led this season by its two captains, seniors Jennifer Soto and Brooke Blutreich. The two were the top scorers for the Thunder last season,

Desert Vista coach Molly West, in her 24th season leading the program, is confident her team will compete with some of the state’s best as senior leaders have emerged. (Zach Alvira/AFN staff)

Mountain Pointe High School’s girls’ volleyball program has a new head coach for the first time since 2013, as Andrew Yamashiro, an assistant the past two seasons, takes over for Karen Gray. (Zach Alvira/AFN Staff)

combining for 641 kills. Blutreich also had a team-high 44 aces, while Soto led the team in blocks with 97. The chemistry the two share with one another both on and off the court has spread to the rest of the Thunder team. They’re best friends in and outside of school, constantly hanging out. It’s the type of relationship that has both Blutreich and Soto confident in their team’s ability to compete with some of the best this season. “This is probably one of the closest teams we’ve had,” Blutreich said. “We are best friends. We can’t wait to get out on the court together and play.” Desert Vista will begin its season on Wednesday night against Pinnacle, a test in itself as the Pioneers return several starters from last year’s quarterfinals team. But there is a certain mindset each of the Thunder girls have this season. For several of them, this will be their last chance at a state title before graduation. They plan to go all out in order to achieve their goal. “The past couple years have been a bit of a struggle for this program,” Soto said. “But this year we feel like we have something going. We believe we can build on that. “It will be a lot of fun.”

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them momentum heading into the meat of their in-state schedule. “They’re motivated,” Hinds said. “They saw how much better we got from last week and they’re determined to continue to get better every time we step out on the field.” There were several bright spots for Desert Vista throughout the game. From the pressure the defensive line put on all three of Notre Dame’s quarterbacks, to the Thunder’s offensive production as a whole. Navarro’s performance leading the Desert Vista offense led him to be named the team’s MVP of the Honor Bowl. Senior running back Tyson Grubbs received the Character Award from The Honor Group, the sponsoring nonprofit for the Honor Bowl. “It feels great,” Navarro said. “Everything I do is for my team and I wouldn’t have been able to do this if it weren’t for them.” Both Grubbs and Navarro kept Notre Dame’s defense on its heels the entire afternoon, showing their elusiveness in space and breaking would-be tackles to pick up extra yards. On several occasions Navarro and Grubbs would find lanes and extend Thunder drives on fourth down. Grubbs finished with 110 all-purpose yards while also contributing on defense. Navarro, meanwhile, finished 12-for-22 for 167 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 143 yards and added on one more score and a twopoint conversion that gave Desert Vista the lead late in the game. “I know it sounds like a cliché, but Parker is special,” Hinds said. “He’s doing things out there that not many others in Arizona are able to do. He’s just an

all-around special kid.” Navarro and Desert Vista senior wideout Elijah Ervin have emerged as one of the biggest threats to an opposing secondary in the state. The two connected for over 150 yards last week against Palm Springs, and added 87 more yards in San Diego Saturday, including two touchdown passes — one of which for 31 yards where Ervin dragged several Notre Dame defenders to reach the end zone. While the loss was one that came in devastating fashion for the Thunder, it’s one that gives them confidence knowing they pushed a talented team to the brink. Desert Vista (1-1) will have next week off for its bye before heading to Valley Vista in Surprise on Sept. 13. “We learned a lot about the resiliency of our team,” Hinds said. “That’s why we feel good about, not the outcome, but what will come of it. I’m very proud of them.”

Scoring Summary

DV — 7 13 0 15 - 35 ND — 14 7 7 9 - 37 First DV — D. Grubbs 8 run (Hauck kick), 2:51 ND — Guyton 81 kick return (Prieto kick), 2:36 ND — Meek 65 pass to Guyton (Prieto kick), 1:05 Second DV — Navarro 31 pass to Ervin (Hauck kick), 10:16 ND — Horton 63 run (Prieto kick), 6:20 DV — Navarro 15 pass to Ervin, 1:21 Third ND — Spearman 5 run (Prieto kick), 1:28 Fourth DV — Navarro 27 run (Navarro 3 run), 10:04 ND — Spearman 27 run, 8:04 DV — Navarro 20 pass to Grover (Hauck kick), 1:56 ND — Prieto 34 FG, :00

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Both teams traded punts, fumbles and interceptions from that point on, as both offensive units struggled to sustain drives. Mountain Pointe finally was able to gain some momentum as sophomore quarterback Landen Powell settled down in the pocket and found senior wideout Xavier Lockett for a 33-yard gain. But penalties and further miscues, along with strong defensive play by Pinnacle, stalled the Pride’s drive. “Our defense played lights out,” Pinnacle coach Dana Zupke said. “There was no need for concern on that side of the ball. We were pressuring them all night.” An interception deep in Mountain Pointe’s territory by senior linebacker Mac Franklin set up Pinnacle’s second score of the night, an 8-yard run by senior running back Kenji Rolland. Trailing 14-0 at the break, Mountain Pointe knew it needed an answer. The Pride started feeding senior running back Resi Shank in the second half both through the air and on the ground. The Pride were gaining momentum, but a tipped pass at the line of scrimmage resulted in an interception. Mountain Pointe’s defense managed to hold Pinnacle to a field goal, but a pick-6 by Alonzo Maya the next drive shifted all momentum to the Pioneer side. “The defense helped us all night by keeping us on a short field,” Zupke said. “Anytime you’re playing a Mountain Pointe team, you know you’re going to have to deal with athletes all over the field. “I thought we were able to match that speed pretty well tonight.” Shank, who had 122 total yards of offense against Faith Lutheran in Las Vegas, was limited to just 32 rushing yards and

34 receiving. Powell, who found himself under pressure on numerous occasions due to injuries across Mountain Pointe’s offensive line throughout the game, finished 11-for-22 for 90 yards and four interceptions. Despite the lopsided score, Mountain Pointe’s defense flourished under pressure. Pride defenders swarmed to the football on every play, at times resulting in fumble recoveries to keep the Pioneers out of the end zone. Most of Pinnacle’s points from its offense didn’t come until the midway point of the third quarter and into the fourth, as Johnson — who finished 10-for-13 for 136 yards and two touchdowns — connected with senior wideout Cade Horton on a 7-yard pass. The win for Pinnacle (2-0) gives it momentum heading into its rivalry game against Horizon (2-0). Meanwhile, Mountain Pointe (1-1) will look to bounce back next week as they travel to Mesa to take on Mountain View (0-2). “We need to come out from the jump and keep our energy up,” Hodge said. “We just need to come back out and get to work.”

Scoring Summary

MP – 0 0 0 0 – 0 PHS – 7 7 16 10 – 40 First PHS – Johnson 40 pass to Libman (Malvick kick), 4:14 Second PHS – Roland 10 run (Malvick kick), :33 Third PHS – Miller 40 FG, 7:38 PHS – Maya 20 INT, 7:31 PHS – Johnson 7 pass to Horton, 6:30 Fourth PHS – Goodlow 7 run (Malvick kick), 10:02 PHS – Miller 30 FG, 1:27

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