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County data suggests schools here should stay closed BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

he Maricopa County Public Health Department last week released a new dashboard to give parents and others an idea of the level of COVID-19 spread by school district. Judging by its debut map, the data indicates neither of Ahwatukee’s two public school districts are ready to reopen classrooms to any student who wants to attend.

Both Tempe Union and Kyrene on Monday began allowing a limited number of students back on campus for specialized support services and online instruction as required by the governor’s July 23 order. The governor directed that districts, starting Aug. 17, must provide space and specialized services for students with no place to go, although they are allowed to limit the number who can be campus because of staffing limitations or social distancing necessity. Kyrene, which began its new Digital Acad-

Local strip mall struggles as multiplex stays dark BY KAYLEE NIELSON AFN Contributor

MC last week said it will reopen more than 100 movie theaters in 17 states and the District of Columbia but Arizona is not among them. That means the restaurants and other businesses around AMC Ahwatukee 24 will continue struggling as Gov. Doug Ducey’s order that has kept theaters shut down since March remains in effect. AMC’s closing has had a rippling impact on businesses in the Ahwatukee Foothills Towne Center on the southwest corner of Ray Road and 49th Street. Restaurants like Pita Jungle, Rubios, Uncle Bear’s Grill and Tap – still recovering from the broader business shutdown that lasted from March till May – as well as popular retail establishments like Home Goods and Ross Dress for Less all profit from the foot traffic generated by AMC. “I think that movie theater clo-

sures are definitely a tough situation for the entire center, and for AMC as well,” said Francis Mitchell, Uncle Bear’s director of operations. “We are still assessing what we want to do,” said Mitchell, referencing the current closure of their Ahwatukee restaurant, which he said is operated by a franchisee who decided not to keep it open. “Our original founder of Uncle Bear’s is assessing what type of options are available to our team moving forward,” Mitchell explained, “However, we are still working through this, and we do not know what we will be doing yet.” Other nearby businesses also are feeling the pain. Savor Flavor Asia’s business has “definitely” gone down since the theater’s closure, according to the owner, Rod Barnett. “It’s huge,” he said, describing what it would mean if the theater were to close down until mid2021, as some reports initially

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emy July 30, also began distance learning for all other students two days ago and Akimel A-al Middle School parents quickly started complaining of technical issues that blocked lessons. The district posted a message saying its tech crew was trying to fix the problems. Officials in both districts have said that they will follow the state benchmarks for deciding when to reopen classrooms to all students. The map the county released gives

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Celebrating history

Ahwatukee artists Suzanne Whitaker, left, and Lainey Prather show off their portrait of entertainment mogul and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey, part of a project honoring 19 Noteworthy Women as part of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Read about the project on page 21. (Special to AFN)

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he Legislative District 18 race has heated up with a Republican write-in candidate’s surprise win in the Aug. 4 Primary and the emergence of a General Election write-in candidate from the Constitution Party. Official results from DONALD HAWKER the primary showed that Donald Hawker of Tempe secured 1,026 votes – 4.59 percent of all votes cast two weeks ago and more than twice the 499 he needed to get his name on the November ballot. He will join Ahwatukee resident Bob Robson on the GOP ticket for the LD18 House race against incumbent Democratic Reps. Mitzi Epstein and Jennifer Jermaine. Meanwhile, Tempe resident Chris Wilson, a 16-year Arizonan and ex-Marine who works in sales and management for a company that manufactures prosthetic feet and knees for amputees, has declared himself in the running for a LD18 House Seat on the Constitution Party, setting up a five-way race for the two seats. He has made Gov. Doug Ducey’s “unconstitutional” shutdowns CHRIS WILSON of businesses a major focus of his campaign, calling it “tyranny” and lambasting the incumbents and their colleagues for not stopping the governor’s actions. In the LD 18 Senate race, incumbent Ahwatukee Democrat Sean Bowie will be vying for a third term against Realtor Susan Sharer of Ahwatukee. Hawker, a retired computer programmer for the federal departments of Energy and Defense, ran unsuccessfully in 2018 in the four-way Republican LD18 House primary race.

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Promontory freeway fight threatens to engulf homebuilder BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

he fight between residents of Ahwatukee’s Promontory subdivision and the Arizona Department of Transportation may drag into the fray the prominent homebuilder that created the community. On behalf of 44 Promontory homeowners, attorney Dale Zeitlin has told Taylor Morrison that his clients are prepared to hold the company responsible for telling them that ADOT would take measures to quell light glare and noise from the South Mountain Freeway. Zeitlin’s salvo escalates a fight that residents have largely been waging since last summer with ADOT over the agency’s decision not to extend a sound wall west of their community. In addition, they have complained that ADOT has failed to adequately shield its freeway lights so that glare won’t be pouring into their backyards and homes at night. ADOT has maintained that sound read-

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dicated on the maps and diagrams shown at community meetings before freeway construction began because engineers decided it was unnecessary. Zeitlin said that while homeowners knew they were buying houses that overlook the

freeway less than a mile away, Taylor Morrison’s assurances that ADOT would minimize light and noise intrusion persuaded them to settle down there anyway. “The homeowners would not have purchased their homes and/or would certainly not have agreed to pay the consideration they did for their homes knowing that the promised sound wall, with all of its promoted benefits, would never be built,” Zeitlin wrote Brad Schoenberg, Phoenix division president for TM Homes of Arizona, Inc. Zeitlin said Taylor Morrison representatives assured his clients that a sound wall “would significantly reduce noise and block views of the adjacent freeway then being built. “TM even prominently displayed a large depiction of what this sound wall would look like in the TM sales office at the Community. Clearly TM understood how material and fundamental the dimensions of this future sound wall and its advertised effects would be to the

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counted. Her letter to Brnovich refers to a law that makes it a Class 3 misdemeanor to knowingly delay delivery of a ballot. That subjects the offender to a fine of $500 and up to 30 days in county jail. “Arizona’s Constitution states that ‘all elections shall be free and equal, and no power, civil or military, shall at any time interfere to prevent the free exercise of

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homeowners’ decision to purchase a home in the community.” Now, Zeitlin said, his clients “plan to assert claims for negligent misrepresentation, fraudulent misrepresentation, innocent misrepresentation, breach of the Consumer Fraud Act” against the company. When homeowners first raised Taylor Morrison’s culpability in the dispute during interviews with AFN last fall, the company sales executive for the community said the homebuilder got the same assurances from ADOT that buyers received.

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the right of suffrage,’ ‘’ she wrote. “In a state where the vast majority of voters choose to do so by mail, attempts to sabotage the USPS just months before an election are most certainly attempts to interfere with ‘the free exercise of the right of suffrage.’ ‘’ The attorney general, for his part, was noncommittal -- and a bit dismissive. “We review every complaint, regardless of merit,’’ he said in a prepared statement. And Brnovich took his own slap at

But Zeitlin wrote the company, “The representations, exaggerations, and promises made by TM representatives to the homeowners that a certain sound wall would be built and that the homeowners would be shielded from the noise and sight of the adjacent freeway appear to have only been made to induce an over-inflated sale of a TM home in the community.” “The promised sound wall was never built, leaving the homeowners with unsightly views of the freeway, unwanted intrusions of light, and levels of noise at all hours of the night and day,” he wrote. He added that his clients “would not have purchased their homes and/or

Hobbs, saying he “will continue to protect the integrity of our elections, even when other state officials won’t.’’ That refers to the fact that Hobbs has sided with some organizations who have challenged changes in election laws approved by the Republican-controlled Legislature. Most recently, Hobbs asked the U.S. Supreme Court to leave intact a federal appellate court ruling voiding Arizona’s ban on “ballot harvesting.’’ She filed her own

would certainly not have agreed to pay the consideration they did for their homes knowing that the promised sound wall, with all of its promoted benefits, would never be built.” Zeitlin told AFN that Taylor Morrison had the right to try and force ADOT to extend the sound wall because the state agency had taken a portion of its land for construction of the freeway. By deciding not to build the wall, he said, the homebuilder could have argued that the agency had violated its settlement agreement when it took the land. “Taylor Morrison could have argued on behalf of all the property owners and

legal briefs saying the judges got it right when they concluded that lawmakers enacted the ban in 2016 at least in part to discourage minority voting. At the same time, however, Brnovich is asking the justices to overturn the appellate ruling. He said the statute, which limits who can take someone else’s ballot to the polling place, is designed to prevent fraud and intimidation of voters by political operatives who were collecting these ballots.

said ‘Look, you’ve changed the plans. The properties have now been damaged terribly and we need you either to pay damages or build the wall.” He echoed homeowners’ complaints to AFN that freeway noise in the middle of the night has been so intrusive that some complain it wakes them up. Promontory homeowners’ freeway nightmare has been compounded by the “horrific light fixtures” ADOT installed along the freeway,” he said. Zeitlin said he is still waiting for a formal response from Taylor Morrison before deciding what move he and his clients will take next.

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This is one of the charts developed by state and county health officials to guide districts on reopening classrooms and measures to take when campuses do open. (Special to AFN)

The debut edition of the weekly dashboard that Maricopa County’s health department offers on virus spread in school districts shows much of Kyrene and Tempe Union school districts with a high level of COVID-19. (Special to AFN)

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The county Public Health Department now breaks down that data by ZIP code as well as school district boundaries at maricopa.gov/5594/School-Metrics. That map, which will be updated every Thursday, shows a considerable portion of both Kyrene and Tempe Union are in the red. Ahwatukee ZIP codes 85045 and 85044 are yellow, as is Tempe ZIP code 85284. County health officials last week said they are urging districts to pay particular attention to positive test results because “a higher percentage positivity can indicate that there is more disease spreading within the community, or it can mean that there is not enough available testing in the area.” They said a hybrid learning scenario could happen, with students allowed on campus possibly several days a week, if all three benchmarks are in the yellow category. “To move from a virtual to hybrid model,” the Health Department states, “the recommendation is to wait until there is less than 7 percent positivity for two consecutive weeks. This provides evidence that there is a sustained decrease in community spread and sufficient testing is available.” The county also offered some hopeful news as this week began, stating on its website: “There are now 129,209 positive COVID-19 cases and 2,547 deaths in Maricopa County. “The number of people in Maricopa County diagnosed per day with COVID-19 is stabilizing, indicating community efforts to wear face coverings and other mitigation measures may be having a positive effect on reducing community spread.” But it also said that as of Aug. 12, the county generally remains in the red zone. Students who have been able to return to campuses are not being taught by teachers but rather are supervised by paraprofessionals or others who assist them with the same online learning their classmates are receiving at home. In addition, a number of those students are in programs, such as special education, that require in-person services such as physical therapy. Tempe Union is using 10 factors to determine what students can be back on

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campus. Those priorities, in order, include special education students, homeless kids, students with no WiFi or other technology at home, those eligible for free or reduced price lunches, those who trigger a high concern for their social-emotional well-being, English Learners, foster kids, and those whose parents want their kids back in the classroom for other reasons. “We understand there will be evolving student needs, and our administrators and school site teams are listening to parents and families in order to continually meet the needs of our students and families,” Tempe Union Superintendent Dr. Kevin Mendivil told parents. The district also is requiring parents to sign a “COVID-19 acknowledgement form and disclosure form” – a lengthy checklist that includes promises to check their child’s temperature every morning, make sure he or she goes to school with a facemask and that they understand their child may be required to wash his or her hands at various times in school.

Kyrene administrators gave a lengthy explanation for Governing Board members last week about the targeted support services the district will be providing to those students who will be allowed back on campus as well as what distance learning will be providing to most students who are at home. Carrie Furedy, Kyrene’s executive director of school effectiveness, told the board, “While not everything is possible in a distance learning environment, we believe the schedule is structured in such a way that all students will receive the high-quality instruction that the Kyrene School District is proud to provide.” Dr. Sandra Lane, the district’s director of exceptional student services, and Assistant Laura Toenjes said disabled students who require physical therapy or other special services would receive them either on campus or off-site. And families and employees also can turn to the Kyrene Family Resource Center for “immediate needs, including food, gently used clothing, hygiene supplies, school supplies and connections to outside agencies and resources,” Toenjes said.

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Mobile COVID-19 test van not in Ahwatukee this month AFN NEWS STAFF

he City of Phoenix and Vincere Cancer Care introduced a mobile COVID-19 testing van this week but when the vehicle – the first in Arizona – might be in Ahwatukee is unclear. Stating the van is “part of the city’s effort to deliver free COVID-19 testing to underserved communities,” city officials do not list any date through the end of the month when the van will be in Ahwatukee. In fact, the schedule shows no stops in Council District 6, where Ahwatukee is located, or District 2, the only other district represented by a Republican member of City Council.

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indicated. “It’s our main anchor to why many come here, besides the restaurants that are remaining and Home Goods.” Unlike some restaurant owners, Barnett hopes to keep his eatery open and operating through the pandemic. “We try not to think about closing,” he explained, “We are trying to adapt. Our delivery and online ordering help.” At The Living Room, sales are down 75 percent since the movie theater’s closure, according to restaurant manager Daniel Gutierrez. “The movie theater is a great help for us,” said Gutierrez. “We have a lot of traffic when the AMC cinema is open and we even offer some specials.” The restaurant’s specials included 15 percent off your total bill or a happy hour price when AMC patrons showed their ticket stubs to the waiter or waitress. The Living Room has had to cut expenses by letting employees go and reducing its menu options, but despite this, Gutierrez confirmed there is no possibility the restaurant will go out of business. “We just want to be sure they can stop the spread of COVID-19 and the government does what they need to do,” he remarked. Pita Jungle General Manager Stephanie Nicholson, also attested, “I don’t see us closing down.” She explained that Pita Jungle has been around for 25 years and that “we’ve had a lot of support from the community.” But this doesn’t mean the pandemic

Asked why Ahwatukee is not on the schedule, city spokeswoman Tamra Ingersoll said, “We are working with locations requesting the van. Honestly don’t know if we have had one yet from Ahwatukee.” The schedule shows that through Aug. 31, the van will be in Councilwoman Laura Pastor’s District 4 four times, twice in District 5 and once in each of all the other districts except 2 and 6. It was not scheduled to be anywhere today, Aug. 19, according to the city website, because it will be grounded on Wednesdays and Sundays. The van will offer viral and antibody tests, which will be administered by Vincere’s medical staff, the city said. “Vincere is one of few medical facilities

in the State to obtain antigen and antibody test kits that produce results within 15 minutes,” the city release said. “They will also offer the more common viral test that produce results in two to 10 days.” The van is a 2020 Ford T-250 Transit with a customized interior that includes a workstation, generator with electrical outlets and USB ports, refrigerator and shelving. An A/C unit is mounted on the roof and an electric awning soon will be installed, according to the city. The operations of the COVID-19 testing van will be managed by the staff of Vincere Cancer Care and will be covered by custom wrap with images “of various

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hasn’t affected them. Nicholson explained how the pandemic in general gives restaurants another thing to manage, by making health and safety the number one priority. “We’ve been really lucky with guests wearing masks,” Nicholson recalled, “I’ve heard a lot of horror stories about other places having customers refuse and we haven’t experienced that.” “It’s difficult because tests can take two weeks for results so you never know if a guest has taken one and is just waiting to hear back,” she added. As for the multiplex, Nicholson said, “We definitely benefit from the theater,

especially on weekends.” She said many families come into Pita Jungle after taking in a flick. “It’s hard to say the theater is the reason for sales being down,” she continued, “I think people are really just scared to leave their homes.” “There’s a lot of stuff in the area like shopping and other restaurants, which are all good for business as well,” she added. Only several months ago, reports said that the pandemic had crippled AMC worldwide. “AMC is carrying billions in debt and has been teetering on the edge of bankruptcy for months,” The Hollywood Reporter said

individuals wearing protective face coverings, as a friendly reminder to the community to ‘mask up,’” the release said. The van was to begin operations yesterday, Aug. 18 with testing only. The COVID-19 testing van will begin its operations on Tuesday, Aug. 18 and will only be in operation from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the days it is in use. Testing is available to everyone; appointments are required. If available, insurance information will be requested, but is not required to get tested. For future COVID-19 testing van’s locations and dates and to schedule an appointment: phoenix.gov/COVIDtesting. two months ago of the nation’s largest movie chain. Indeed, all Hollywood has been hobbled by the pandemic as major studios pushed back the debut of most summer blockbusters well into the fall and winter – with some delayed until next year. A large part of the problem is that while theaters may be able to enforce social distancing by closing certain seats, production companies are unwilling to release movies when theater capacity is limited, resulting in little guarantee for return profit, Hollywood Reporter said. In announcing its planned reopening of theaters across the country on Aug. 20, AMC said it would offer 15-cent tickets, though its first big blockbuster, Christopher Nolan’s long-awaited “Tenet,” won’t debut until Sept. 3. Those theaters that will open, the company said, will have “significant reductions in the maximum tickets available for each showtime and seat blocking in reserved seating auditoriums to allow for appropriate social distancing between parties.” There will be longer periods between showtimes to allow for enhanced cleaning, nightly disinfecting utilizing electrostatic sprayers, use of high tech HEPA vacuums and upgraded air filtration efforts including the use of MERV 13 filters – among the highest grade of filter – wherever possible. Additionally, new guest and associate safety protocols will require patrons and workers to wear face masks and hand sanitizing stations have been installed throughout each facility.

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Wave pools may bring surfing to the East Valley BY JIM WALSH AFN Staff Writer

developer already has “Surf Mesa’’ tee-shirts printed, hoping that his proposed two-acre “surf lagoon” turns into a regional attraction near Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport. But while the lagoon is the centerpiece of Cannon Beach, it also includes 475,000 square feet of commercial space, a gym, a climbing wall, a go-cart track, a 65-foot tall hotel and retail space. All of this would be built only about a mile northwest of the airport, in an overflight area where housing could not be built without a permit because of aircraft noise. The developer, Cole Cannon – a surfer himself from his days at the University of Southern California – said “there’s a huge, transplanted population from Southern California’’ that yearns to go surfing again, but can’t return home every weekend. “What we are trying to create is something that can’t be delivered to your door,’’ he told the Tribune. He said his focus is on a 25-45-year age bracket that highly values unique experiences, such as hiking a national park or surfing, rather than just acquiring possessions. Cannon envisions travelers using the airport and staying at the hotel to either surf or just enjoy people-watching and a beach ambiance transplanted from Southern California to the Sonoran Desert. Cannon said he has visited surf parks around the world and retained experts in water dynamics that will help him realize his dream – including a contractor who has built facilities for the elite Navy Seals. Working with large bodies of water can be tricky and probably will be the hardest part of completing the project, Cannon said. “We are fully expecting a lot of trial and error,’’ Cannon said. “We have the capitol to do this. We have built simulators of it.’’ Cannon declined to release a price tag but said he would like to start construction next spring. With the best technical help available, he said, “we want to get a perfect wave.’’ Cannon anticipates his beach project will turn into a major destination, but added, “We need cooperation from the city and we need cooperation from COVID-19.’’ Wave parks are becoming trendy in the

desert. Another one is planned at the Gilbert Regional Park. Jerry Lehman, a former nationally ranked surfer, said he is planning to build two Surf Town attractions – one each in the East and West Valleys. Lehman declined to release the locations until he has land deals sown up, but he said he has an investor willing to finance both parks. He has dropped his original plan to build a park on Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in the Talking Stick Entertainment District. “None of these guys have the connections to the surf industry that I do,’’ Lehman said. “It’s going to happen.’’ He said he knows surfers in California who are driving to a surf park in Waco, Texas, to conquer a new wave and that new technology that produces a guaranteed wave is fueling a boom in parks. “It’s exploding all over the world right now,’’ Lehman said. “If we get 10 parks built in Phoenix, I’m all for it,’’ he said in a Facebook video on his Surf Town page. But none of the new parks have materialized yet. All of them feature a lagoon, but there are a lot of variations beyond that. Developers of the The Strand in Gilbert announced recently that their $60 million state-of-the-art water park would be delayed a year, with a summer 2021 opening planned. The Strand would be a 25-acre project at the new Gilbert Regional Park under construction at Queen Creek and Higley Road as part of a public-private partnership solicited by the town. When the water park opens, it will feature a surf lagoon, a cable wake park, inflatable aqua course, sand beach and a kids’ play area. Gilbert expects The Strand to bring its own water supply. Cannon Beach will use about one-eighth of the water now used at the site for agriculture, Cannon said. The 40-acre site is across from the American Furniture Warehouse, on the east side of Power Road, north of the Loop 202 and south of Warner Road. He said he hopes people will judge the proposal on its own merits and not lump it in with Waveyard, another surf resort that never got off the ground a decade ago at

This map of the proposed Cannon Beach shows how hotels and restaurants would be located around the lagoon (City of Mesa)

the former Riverview Golf Course. Mesa voters approved a land sale in 2007, but the city required Waveyard’s developers to submit plans and proof of financing before completing the deal. The plan collapsed in 2011 under the weight of the last recession. But Waveyard’s failure eventually paid dividends for the city, clearing space at a premiere location that eventually turned into Sloan Park, the spring home of the Chicago Cubs, and a rebuilt Riverview Park, two popular attractions. Now, Mesa could end up with both the popular baseball stadium and an attractive water resort as Cannon Beach seeks zoning approvals, after debuting at the Mesa Planning and Zoning Board meeting.

“I think it’s very exciting,’’ said board member Tim Boyle. “It will be neat to see how it turns out.’’ Cannon Beach won a unanimous recommendation for approval from the board. The project would go before the City Council next for consideration of the necessary zoning changes. The proposal covers nearly 60 acres, but the south 20 acres are merely conceptual, with more details to come later. It would change the zoning from agricultural to general commercial, with a planned area development overlay that signifies a certain standard or theme. A council use permit would be required

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Wave parks are all the rage around the world. This is a rendering of one being built in Paris that is scheduled to be completed in time for the 2024 Olympics in France. (Special to the AFN)

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s far as Ahwatukee artists Suzanne Whitaker and Lainey Prather are concerned, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution should mean a lot more than marking the historic granting of the right to vote to women. And that’s why they’re devoting far more time to a project that they will sneak-preview Sunday during a Zoom celebration of that anniversary. Whitaker and Prather are making individual works honoring 19 Noteworthy American Women. Whitaker, whose Passion4Murals business is known for her colorful designs on the walls of various schools, businesses and even inside private homes, and Prather, of Absolutely Gorgeous Walls, an interior designer who specializes in plaster finishes, will unveil a video of their first five pieces during a celebration from 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23. People can register and find more information at azcelebrates19thamendment.com. The event will feature Congresswoman Maxine Waters, currently seeking her 16th term representing part of Los Angeles, and Martha Burk, the money editor for Ms. Magazine and a political psychologist and women’s issues expert who co-founded the Center for Advancement of Public Policy. Along with music and other speakers, it will feature a video made by Whitaker’s daughter, Sedona Meadows, an Arizona State University mass communications major, that will briefly introduce the five pieces that her mother and Prather have made. The 19 Noteworthy American Women Project not only pays homage to the featured women and their accomplishments but also was conceived as a way of reminding girls and women of a legacy that the two artists don’t want lost. “We originally wanted to educate young women to know that the rights and privi-

Ahwatukee artists Suzanne Whitaker, left, and Lainey Prather made this chair for a special charity beneﬁt that features a portrait of Abigail Adams, often called the “mother of our country.” At right are the works they made for two of their 19 Noteworthy Women series: Nelly Bly (top) and Gabby Giffords. (Special to AFN)

leges that they enjoy in society today were not always there and there were many women in the past who have done a lot to make life the way it is today in society,” Prather explained. “And I was fearful of seeing how those rights were being destroyed, picked away at,” she continued. “I could see different things happening that made me really uncomfortable and not secure that things were going to stay the way they are.” Prather said too many girls and women probably give little thought to the fact they can have a credit card – or even wear pants. “There are just so many things that weren’t always that way,” she said. Although they have lived within a few miles of each other for years, Whitaker and Prather didn’t meet until 2015 at a International Furnishing and Design Association event where participants made

chairs for to be auctioned for charity. On the inside of the chair’s back, they created a portrait of Abigail Adams, often called the country’s founding mother who also is now designated as the first Second Lady and second First Lady of the United States. Their research gave them an appreciation of Adams’ profound influence on laws impacting women and education, and yet, as Whitaker noted, “she and all American women did not have the actual power to vote then, essentially no voice.” That voice “came so very many years and so many uprisings later when the Suffrage Movement culminated in the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution on Aug. 18, 1920,” she said in an application for a state arts grant that helped jump-start the 19 Noteworthy American Women Project.

“Through our research something pivotal happened and we knew we’d only scratched the surface,” she said. “Getting our voices, women’s voices, heard and truly listened to is still a continuous fight and one worth fighting for every day.” Whitaker and Prather brainstormed the subjects for their project, reaching out on social media for other suggestions. “We wanted to also highlight some lesser-known stories of women that are not

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then to hard rock and heavy metal, then back to mainstream classic rock, including stuff from the 1960s,” he said. “Eventually I decided I liked every category of rock music.” Growing up in Fort Collins, Colorado, Barakat’s interest in what and who was behind the music he listened to started budding. “One of the highlights of my year was listening on Memorial Day weekend when the classic rock station in Denver played their version of the ‘Top 500 Rock ‘n’ Roll Songs of All Time.’ I dissected the list every year and researched the artists I didn’t know as well.” He recalled how he would ride his bike to a local record store, flipping through the albums and tapes, checking out the tshirts and posters. “The place was like an amusement park to me; I could spend all day there,” he said. “I also read rock ‘n’ roll magazines and bought books like Joel Whitburn’s ‘Top Pop Albums’ which listed, by artist, every album to make Billboard Magazine’s Top 200. Music continued playing a key role when he entered Colorado State University pursuing his journalism degree. “In college I hosted a radio show for a while for the campus station. It was called CPR—the Classic and Progressive Rock Show. I played a lot of obscure songs—the kind that would show up in my book 20some years later,” he said. With his decades-long interest in all things rock ‘n’ roll, it was after a book purchase that he set on his path to writing his own book. “On a whim I bought a book called ‘How to Make Money on the Internet.’ One of the ideas was to write a book, and it sounded like fun to me,” he recalled. “When I started writing the first version of the book in 2014, I was working as an editor, but I was worried about my future. Editing jobs were being replaced with jobs for marketing copywriters, so I thought I should start writing again,” said Barakat, who later freelanced as a marketing copywriter. “Writing about music was a source of joy; writing sales copy for pest control services, candles, and kitchen gadgets was like getting fillings at the dentist,” he said. He started his book, focusing on underrated rock bands and songs. This led to his

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hile COVID-19 stepped on the dreams of many, it provided one Ahwatukee resident time to update his dream after six years. With some time to spare, Darren Barakat began updating his 2014 eBook, “Greatest Misses: Deep Cuts and Forgotten Songs from the Shadows of Rock,” adding 20 percent more content and fresh finishing touches. Barakat, an editor for an online education company and a former East Valley Tribune copy editor who won numerous Arizona Press Club and Arizona Newspapers Association awards, published the updated version recently. It includes some previously unpublished tidbits behind 50 songs that hovered in the middle or bottom of the charts. The 25,000-word eBook, available on Amazon, can be easily downloaded to computers, smartphones or Kindle devices. It contains some new or previously unknown information garnered by Barakat through his one-on-one phone and email interviews with the artists. “It was a lot of fun talking to people I enjoyed listening to when I was growing up,” said the 51-year-old author. The “greatest misses” in his book run the gamut of rock music styles. Featured artists include the pop rock of the Zombies, blues rocker John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton, the punk Stranglers and X and hard rockers like Blue Oyster Cult, Robin Trower and Blue Murder. He and his wife Lynn, a third-grade teacher at Chandler’s Knox Gifted Academy, have resided in Ahwatukee 19 years. It was partly their love of music – and a stint for both of them as paralegals – that brought them together. “When I first met Lynn, she told me that Journey was her favorite band,” Barakat recalled. “This was 1996. A lot of people our age at that time were into what was called alternative rock, and they looked down upon mainstream 1980s rock like Journey. “I liked Journey too, and I thought it was great that she enjoyed older music,” he said. In 2017, a few months before their 20th wedding anniversary, the pair saw Journey inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall

Ahwatukee author Darren Barakat has written an eBook about forgotten rock bands and performers from 196491. He’s got the CDs by most of them. (Special to AFN)

of Fame in a ceremony in New York City. With the eBook’s title including the phrase “From the Shadows of Classic Rock,” Barakat explained what classic rock means to him. “Many years ago, the term referred to big-time mainstream rock artists like the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, the Eagles and Pink Floyd, to name a few. The artists were usually album-oriented rather than singles-oriented,” he said. “In recent years, what’s considered classic rock has become much broader,” he explained. “It includes some new wave,

punk, hard rock, heavy metal, power pop, and other subcategories of Rock ‘n’ Roll from the 1964-91 time period. “But personally, I’d say classic rock began in the 1960s with the British Invasion and the rise of FM radio. It ended in the early ‘90s when rap and grunge got big.” Rock and roll has been the soundtrack of Barakat’s life since he was 9 and listening to AM radio’s American Top 40 hosted by co-creator Casey Kasem. “I’d listen to American Top 40 every Sunday night, writing down the songs. Then I moved on to FM rock, old and new;

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Ahwatukee prof’s program continues Podcast Club this fall AFN NEWS STAFF

hwatukee professor Dr. Neal Lester’s Project Humanities at Arizona State University has lined up a fall program on major issues for its new Podcast Club. Citing “the persistent COVID-19 uncertainties and loss and this U.S. crisis in racial justice,” he said the programming “results from paying close attention to what is happening in the world and creates events on topics that beg for more critical discussion and nuance, topics that engage individuals and communities in deep talking, listening and connecting.” Since mid-March, many events that the award-winning Projects Humanities sponsors have had to go virtual. Starting in early summer, the Podcast Club offered one-hour programs on a diverse array of subjects – including Black parenting and corporal punishment, death and dying, youth mental health, and police departments’ discarding of rape kits. “These virtual facilitated conversations have engaged attendees, facilitators and panelists from across the country and the globe,” said Lester, Foundation Professor of English and founding director of Project Humanities. Rachel Sondgeroth, Project Humanities program coordinator and manager

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‘Greatest Misses’ concept. “While researching, I found that some musicians and songwriters I was interested in had websites and public email addresses. “They hadn’t been popular in years, so you could contact them without going through secretaries or publicists. Some of them agreed to talk to me on the phone or to email answers to my questions.” Among artists Barakat interviewed were soloists, songwriters or members of bands that released music from 1965 up to 1991. Those interviewed included Preston Ritter of the Electric Prunes, best known for the 1968 hit “I Had Too Much to Dream Last Night;” Mike Pinera of Blues Image, which recorded 1970’s “Ride Captain Ride” that hit No. 4 on the Billboard Hot

Ahwatukee professor Neal Lester has developed a Podcast Club since the in-person activities sponsored by Project Humanities, which he founded and directs at Arizona State University, have largely been scrubbed by the pandemic. The pdocasts tackle controversial issues of the day. (AFN ﬁle photo)

of event technology, said the shift to virtual programming has been challenging. “Our shift to virtual programming has challenged us to find ways to keep events engaging from afar,” she said. “We’re grateful for this opportunity to expand the methods of our programming and excited to see what fresh new ideas come from it.” Programming will start with a

100; and Gary Moffet of April Wine, whose hit “Just Between You and Me” reached #21 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1981. Barakat’s personal interviews sometimes brought some stories that he attempted to verify before including, but they were straight from the source. For instance, Mike Pinera, guitarist, singer and songwriter who played with both Blues Image and Iron Butterfly, recounted how his friend Duane Allman asked him to go for a motorcycle ride on Oct. 29, 1971 but Pinera said he had to decline. That was the day of Allman’s fatal motorcycle crash. He was 24. Other interviews in Barakat’s “Greatest Misses” include Frank Marino of Mahogany Rush and Peppy Castro of Blues Magoos – who also co-wrote the Kiss song “Naked City.”

90-minute discussion of what Lester called the “often misunderstood notion of defunding police.” It will be followed by discussions over the season on topics such as “white women dismantling white supremacy,” the economics of racism in America, the manifestations of and uses of anger individually and communally, anti-speciesism, co-parenting in the pandemic and environmental justice and indigenous

He also interviewed Tod Howarth of 707, Bobby Barth of Axe, Greg Walker of Duke Jupiter, Dave Christenson of The Stabilizers, Tim Sharpton of The Rossington Band, and two of the three members of the Cavedogs: Mark Rivers and Todd Spahr. For Barakat, the rewrite of his original book has been well worth the additional effort. “The first 2014 version was a little rough but got positive comments on Amazon. This version has more content and improved flow, so I’m really glad I did it,” he said. “I had all these memories, all this knowledge and all this perspective in my head, and I felt I really wanted to get it out there.” The second edition, expanded and updated “Greatest Misses: Deep Cuts and Forgotten Songs from the Shadows of Classic Rock” is available on Amazon.

communities. “This semester we are embracing some of the tough conversations that need to be had,” said Jocelyn BookerOhl, Project Humanities coordinator. “Because of our wonderful network, we are able to work with some incredible experts this semester and bring these timely events to our audience now when so many of us need to engage,” she added. The semester will include a virtual version of the annual Hacks for Humanity: Hacking for the Social Good with a film screening and discussion through a partnership with PBS Indie Lens Popup. For details: projecthumanities.asu. edu/events. All events are free with Eventbrite registration, open to the public and accessible via Zoom and Facebook live. Project Humanities is a university initiative that leads local and national conversations around the most pressing challenges politically, socially, and historically within the context of addressing this question fundamental to all that happens in the world: “Are we losing our humanity?” Its focus on Humanity 101 programming that promotes these seven nonfaith-based values: compassion, integrity, respect, forgiveness, empathy, kindness and self-reflection.

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he Ahwatukee Foothills Friends and Neighbors women’s group is celebrating the 100th anniversary of women getting the right to vote with a special online presentation. They’re holding a special Zoom webinar at 1 p.m. Aug. 24 with a special speaker discussing “ “Arizona Women’s Suffrage Journey.”

Marking the 100th anniversary of the women in the U.S. getting the right to vote on Aug. 18, 1920, Dr. Melanie Sturgeon, co-founder and president of the Arizona Women’s History Alliance, will present a brief history of the suffrage movement in Arizona and its links to the national movement. The presentation will discuss the events leading up to the women getting the right to vote in Arizona on Nov. 5,

1912, – eight years before the passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. Sylvia Shippey is AFFAN president and the group is looking forward to one whenever the time comes that it’s safe to have their month luncheons. “We cannot get together for lunches yet,” member Bev Lichty said. “Some of the smaller activity groups, book groups, etc., are meeting by Zoom.”

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always the ones that are acknowledged, Prather explained. Though they have a list, it’s fluid and people can still offer suggestions on facebook.com/noteworthyamericanwomen. The five women who will be introduced on the video this Sunday include Abigail Adams, former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, who barely escaped death during an assassination attempt in 2012; Marjory Stoneman Douglas, an author and suffragette who worked tirelessly to save the Florida Everglades – and whose name is on the high school in Parkland Florida where 17 people, mostly students, were slaughtered by a crazed gunman on Valentine’s Day 2018. Also completed is a portrait of Nellie Bly, an American journalist around the late 19th and early 20th Century who exposed shocking conditions in American mental institutions and made a recordbreaking 72-day trip around the world, and media executive and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey. One selection on their list is a secret because it will be revealed at the Sunday Zoom celebration to an Arizona woman Whitaker and Prather said “has done so much” for the Equal Rights Amendment. The video also will show the two artists working on a piece that honors Dolores Huerta, who worked with Cesar Chavez to

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The piece that Whitaker and Prather did on author Marjorie Stoneman Douglas is a tribute to her accomplishments, which included saving the Florida Everglades, as well as a memorial to the 17 people, mostly kids, who were gunned down in a massacre at the high school that bears her name on Valentine’s Day 2018. (Special to AFN)

improve working conditions for migrant farmworkers. Each piece that Prather and Whitaker have made is distinctive both in the materials used and what is depicted. For example, in the background of the Winfrey piece is a rendition of an actual portrait of a slave mother and child that

hangs in her home. The Giffords piece was made in metal to look like copper to represent Arizona. With each piece, the two artists brainstorm how they will represent the woman they have chosen to memorialize and also research her accomplishments. They ultimately hope to condense that research

The group is planning a charity box lunch in October with a raffle. While “it has been difficult” in the midst of the pandemic, Lichty said, “most of our members have renewed as of June 1. We have close to 300 members.” For information and registration for Sturgeon’s presentation, email affanwomensgroup@gmail.com.

into single-page essays that will accompany each piece. Prather and Whitaker aren’t sure when they will finish the project, though they joke it might hopefully come in time for the 101st anniversary of the 19th Amendment. Their goal is to find space somewhere in the area where they can then display all 19 finished works. But where they are displayed isn’t as important as what these pieces represent, Whitaker said. As she explained in her grant application a few years ago: “These portraits will show women whose voices may not have been heard or have been drowned out by misinformation or misogyny. Some will be more wellknown than others, some will be more local and Arizona-based, and some will be from other parts of our country. And, ALL stories will tell our American history through the feminine filter and how their lives changed the trajectory for other women, be it in their local communities or in a broader scope -- how their strength, courage and perseverance affected, for example, voting rights, job wages, a place at the table, ownership laws, education, etc. We feel it is so important to show young generations of Americans what ‘Feminism’ truly is by the women who exemplify it best. The word has been destroyed. But, no radio talk show host, no CEO, no local congressman, or the President of the United States can erase their stories.”

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Federal outdoors act: hope for Lakes, Club West BY ANDY LENARTZ AFN Guest Writer

ays pass, months go by, and the Club West and Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Courses continue to sit vacant. A lack of direction and vision leaves this prime space empty and neglected while our local trails and outdoor spaces face unprecedented use and pressure, as outdoor recreation has become one of the few remaining activities for individuals and families to participate in outside their homes. The recently passed Great American Outdoors Act provides a simple solution, the opportunity to utilize federal funds to improve our local community. Signed into law on Aug. 4, the Great American Outdoors Act provides $9.5

billion in funding for overdue work on America’s National Parks. It also provides $900 million per year for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). Established in 1964, the LWCF provides funding for conservation and outdoor recreation projects at the local, state, and federal level through a portion of the revenue from offshore oil and gas drilling. This funding is not technically new, as the LWCF was supposed to have already been receiving $900 million per year. But in recent years, an increasing amount of the funding has been diverted for non-environmental purposes. In the past fiscal year, just over half of the appropriated funds, $495 million, was given to the LWCF. While less than full funding, it is the most money the fund has received since 2005, as Congress has diverted more

than $22 billion from the fund since it was established. The 2020 bill reinforces the promise that was made, allowing the fully intended amount to now be spent on protecting, preserving, and enhancing opportunities to enjoy outdoor environments across our nation. One potential beneficiary is our Ahwatukee community. The LWCF provides matching grants to local governments to acquire and develop outdoor recreation areas. Managed locally by the Arizona State Parks and Trails, a significant portion of the funding to purchase and convert these properties into parks is currently available. Utilizing a portion of federal funds, state funds, and funding from the City of Phoenix makes purchasing the Club West and Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Courses at a reasonable price and creating a new

city park more realistic and feasible than ever before. The investors who purchased the Club West golf club’s 162 acres valued the land at $450,000 in March 2020. Wilson Gee has publicly stated he would just walk away from the Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course and given that he has already been compensated $750,000 as a down payment from True Life, it is time to take him up on this offer. This means both courses could be purchased for $225,000 in federal funds and $225,000 in combined state and city funds. With the limited vacant land in the Ahwatukee Foothills selling for at least $100,000 per acre, obtaining 263 acres for $450,000 is an opportunity our community cannot pass up – especially when

December, 2009, Suncor Inc. sold the course to Wilson Gee (Hiro Investors) for a price of about $485,000. At that time, the golf course was generating over $2 million in annual revenue and had high levels of daily play. Gee cut the golfing hours down to 6-9 a.m. during summer 2016, and it has been essentially closed for 3 years. Gee put the course up for sale in 2016 for an unrealistically high $2.1 million. How does a functioning, profitable golf course sold for $485,000 now justify a price of $2.1 million at a time when it is closed and in disrepair? The only plausible answer here is that Gee wanted to deliberately discourage potential golf course investors in an attempt to hold out for emergence of a home developer. When the asking price was reduced to $850,000 2019, several local golf course investors then considered buying it.

However, they backed off, saying in the Ahwatukee Foothills News on June 12, 2019 that the price should be about half that amount because the course was in such disrepair. Gee wouldn’t budge on the price, saying in the same article that he had a new buyer interested. We now know that the new buyer was the Edge, who just a few months later unveiled a proposal to pay Gee his asking price and then sell a large portion of the property for a reported $15+ million to Taylor-Morrison home builders to construct 162 new houses. The land as a future golf course isn’t worth $750,000 or even half that number in its current state. Stepping back, if the CWGC was worth $485,000 in 2009 when it was a functioning profitable course, how is it worth $750,000 today when it is in utter disrepair? The Edge bought this land for at least

$750,000 with the sole intent of building houses (and Gee’s company holding a $750,000 promissory note on the property). The Edge states it is “open” to offers to sell the CWGC at a price that must include “funds to purchase the land and cover our costs already incurred.” Sounds like they want $1+ million for the land now. Really? In addition, they placed a 30-day deadline to provide a detailed fiveyear business plan. Moreover, did they strongly promote this offer to the golf industry, rather than just the Ahwatukee community? Of course not. They want not only a response in a ridiculous timeframe, but a sum no golf investor would ever consider. Don’t be fooled, this was only a Trojan

Why golf is not dead at Club West Course BY MATTHEW TYLER AFN Guest Writer

he Edge/Community Land Solutions (“The Edge”) has concluded that the Club West Golf Course (CWGC) can never be restored because no one in the previous five years has come forward with a viable plan. However, this picture is false, and is being sold to the community to convince us that new houses are inevitable. What is the actual picture? The real reason that no one has come forward with a viable plan for restoration of the CWGC is that it has been offered for sale for an unrealistically inflated price. It is no surprise that only home developers would pay $750,000 for a golf course property that had been left in a state of utter disrepair. Let’s review what happened here. In

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ellers have no reason to be jittery about the Valley’s housing market, judging by the Cromford Report’s latest look at last month’s home sale data for the region. For buyers, however, while the data contained a smidgen of good news for buyers, it mostly reflected a continuing tight supply of new and resale homes and a quickening in the pace of price increases that have been continuing for more than a year. “The housing market is extremely strong

and has been hitting a number of new records in the last few days,” Cromford said, adding that inventory in July declined by only 3.5 percent, far weaker than in June. “This is because we are seeing far more new listings than we got during the first half of the year,” Cromford said, adding the increase “appears to be setting in for the long run.” Noting that closings were up 13.6 percent over July 2019, Cromford said demand – far from being curbed by the pan-

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1 Cromford Report noted that even the market for pricier homes is hot and three recent seven-figure sales in Ahwatukee prove it. Photo #1: this 5,420-square-foot, two-story home on South Honah Lee Court sold for $1.9 million. Built in 1987, the five-bedroom, four-bath house features an entryway with a 20-foot-high Western door and windows. It also has four fireplaces, beamed ceiling and guest quarters with separate entry. Photo 2 shows a home on South 1st Street that sold for $1.6 million. The 7,300-square foot, two-story home includes six bedrooms and seven baths and was built in 2006. Among its features are a professionally landscaped yard, a custom wrought iron entry door with a 12-foot circular medallion, a gourmet kitchen with multiple upgrades and three fireplaces. Photo 3 shows a 5,100-square foot home on West Windsong Drive that sold for $1.1 million. The five-bedroom, four-bath house, built in 2006, boasts a gourmet kitchen with dual ovens and dishwashers, a master bath with jetted tub and bidet and an outdoor kitchen. (Special to AFN)

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demic “has reached heights that make it very strong by any historical standard.” And that means buyers can expect prices to rise faster – and homeowners can expect to see their houses appreciate at an even higher rate. The average price per square foot rose 4.5 percent in July – which Cromford said

would be normal year-over year but not from one month to the next. The total number of new and resale home deals closed in July in Maricopa County was 11,205 – up 4.7 percent over July 2019. The median sales price was $325,000, up 13.6 percent from $286,000 a year ago. Of the total closures, new homes accounted for 1,662 – up 22.9 percent from July 2019. The median sales price was

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$363,511, up 2.1 percent from $356,001 a year ago. Prices on resales soared last month over July 2019. The 9,543 closed resale home transaction had a median price of $317,000 – up 14.4 percent from $277,000 in July 2019. “This happened during a summer month, making it even more remarkable, because summer months are usually rather weak for pricing, even in strong markets,” it said. For homeowners, Cromford noted that a double-digit increase in appreciation is “something which we have not seen for six years.” Cromford uses a variety of data for an index that shows how favorable the market is toward buyers or sellers in 17 Valley municipalities. With 100 on the index representing a balanced market and anything above 100 favorable to sellers, Phoenix ranks sixth with a score of 393.1 Avondale and Glendale top the index,

with scores of 705.3 and 519.3, respectively. Between them and Phoenix are Gilbert, ranking third in the Valley with 423.3; Chandler, 416.2; and Mesa, 404.2. Scottsdale and Tempe were among the lowest of the 17 rated communities. Scottsdale ranked 14th with 289.9 and Tempe 16th with 233.3 Cromford said all this adds up to a market that is “extremely unfavorable for buyers” just about anywhere in the Valley. “Not only do they have to contend with prices rising at an unusually high rate, when they do find a house on which they would like to make an offer, they will probably find dozens of other buyers with exactly the same idea in mind,” Cromford said, adding this somber note for those looking to buy: “We do not see things improving for buyers during August and most sellers can get away with being pretty much as unreasonable as they wish to be. Frustration, tension and stress are the order of the day.”

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not be able to afford those homes, or they may not want them, opting for smaller homes in walkable communities instead of distant suburbs. Baby boomers are people born between 1946 and 1964, while Gen Xers were born between 1965 and 1980. Mil-

lennials were born between 1981 and 1997 and Gen Zers between 1998 and 2015, Nelson wrote. The study predicts that the change in home-buying behaviors by younger generations may result in a glut of homes that could grow as high as 15 million by 2040. He foresees homeowners selling for far below what they paid – if they can sell them at all. Most seniors will be able to sell their homes, the study says, but it may become especially difficult in smaller, distant and slow- or non-growing markets. If it plays out, Nelson’s predicted tsunami “would undermine one of the ‘big promises’ of homeownership for millions of seniors,” Nelson said: that a home, after it’s paid off, can be sold for a retirement nest egg. “What if you pay off your mortgage over 30 years,” he added, “and nobody buys the home?” Nelson’s prediction comes from synthe-

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sizing data from sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau and the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies. The Harvard center is a leading source of data for those in academia, government and business to make sense of housing issues to inform policy decisions. Nelson, using those data, mapped how the ages of homeowners would change between 2018 and 2038. Looking at three age groups – over 65, 35-64 and under 35 – he came to the projection at the center of the study. That projection sees fewer homeowners under 65 in 2038 than there were in 2018, even though the vast majority of people over 65 in 2038 will own their homes. “There’s the mismatch – if those over 65 unload their homes, and those under 65 aren’t buying them, what happens to those homes?” he asks. Nelson stressed that millions of people will buy the homes that older generations

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$1,349,900

Magnificent hillside custom estate nestled in the pristine South Mountain gated community of Summerhill. Every inch of this home is customized! Travertine flooring, custom pillars, granite counters and custom cabinetry throughout. Fabulous foyer opens to beautiful formal dining room and spacious formal living room with custom wet bar, mountain views and patio access. Gorgeous gourmet kitchen with large custom island, huge breakfast bar, granite counters, stunning custom cabinetry, top notch stainless appliances, 6-burner gas cook top, travertine back splash, walk-in pantry and large breakfast room with views. Great room with custom stone two-way fireplace, entertainment niches and mountain views. Marvelous master bedroom suite with custom stone fireplace, entertainment niches, private patio access, seating room and Elegant Spa like bath. Spacious bedroom suites. Phenomenal backyard with outdoor kitchen and dining area, Pebble tec heated pool and spa, ramada, firepit and large covered patios. Excellent Ahwatukee Foothills Location, Award winning Kyrene Schools

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$1,560,000

7,303 sqft, 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. Located in the Hillside gated community of Summerhill, this custom luxury estate has it all! 6 bedrooms, executive office, 4 full bathrooms and 3 powder rooms plus a basement, a Chef ’s dream gourmet kitchen with all the upgrades, formal living room with gas fireplace and a wide in-line pocket door that brings the outside in, an elegant master bedroom en suite has a gas fireplace with a sitting area which opens into a luxurious master bathroom with a 6 foot two person Jacuzzi jetted tub complete with spectacular mountain views!

MOUNTAIN PARK RANCH

2412 E Goldenrod Street

BLACK ROCK CANYON

$589,900

2,534 sqft, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Gorgeous corner lot home located in the mountain surrounded community of Mountain Park Ranch. Enter the bright and open great room combining a large living room and formal dining area with patio access. A true split floorplan, the master en suite is spacious and relaxing with separate his and hers walk in closets and a master bathroom having double vanities, separate soaking tub and shower plus a private toilet room. Upgraded chefs kitchen with stainless appliances, 42’’upper cabinets, granite counters and beverage frig, opens to large family room with plenty of windows for natural light and fireplace. The backyard is a wonderful place to get some outside into your life with a sparkling pool and spa, large covered patio, sitting area with a fire pit, grassy area, built-in bbq and mature landscaping.

AHWATUKEE CUSTOM ESTATES

12675 S Honah Lee Court

$1,499,000

6,316 sqft, 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms. Located in the prestigious Ahwatukee Custom Estates community, this single level, Mediterranean-style home boasts a combination of old-world sophistication and comfortable charm. The private 6,316 square foot home is nestled in a cul-de-sac on an over half acre lot and boasts 5 bedrooms, 5 and ½ baths, two master suites, a spacious exercise room that can double as a bedroom, a private, gated driveway, gorgeous, mature landscaping, and an elegant courtyard. The formal dining area is intimate and opens to the living room, which has custom wooden beams, a large Cantera stone gas fireplace, and an inline door that merges the indoors and outdoors into an entertainer’s paradise with a diving pool, spa, built-in BBQ and multiple sitting areas with a roof top terrace. The kitchen is right in the heart of it all and includes refinished cabinets, upgraded Viking appliances, a walk-in pantry, and a temperature-controlled wine room. Plus a 4 car air conditioned garage with a bonus art & craft room. There is a lot to love in this beautiful home!

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$754,900

Stunning 3,379 sq.ft. single level in the pristine gated community of Black Rock Canyon. 1/3acre hillside lot! Travertine floors throughout! Beautiful front entry with custom Cantera iron door opening to formal living and formal dining rooms with mountain views. Gorgeous gourmet kitchen with granite counters, custom cabinetry, kitchen island, breakfast bar, custom iron door for walk-in pantry and breakfast room with more private mountain views. Spacious family room with custom stone fireplace. Amazing master bedroom suite with sitting room and private patio access. Elegant master bathroom with custom stone spa-like tub with jets, stone walk-in shower, beautiful stone counters with dual sinks, custom cabinetry and separate vanity and ‘’His n Hers’’ style walk-in closet with built-in shelving and drawers.

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larger than they may need, but who do not want to move. By sharing homes, Nelson said, older people would not have to sell them, and younger housemates could act as caregivers and property managers. The idea is already being tested in cities such as Minneapolis and Seattle and across the state of Oregon, Nelson said. There, laws were passed last year that allowed owners of single-family homes to divide them into multiple units. Nelson completed his study just before the coronavirus outbreak became widespread. But the pandemic, he said, doesn’t make the housing issue any less urgent. “We’re going to wake up in 2025 – give or take a few years – to realize that millions of seniors can’t get out of their homes and that it’s going to get worse in to the 2030s,” he said. “We must start doing things now to reduce the coming shock of too many seniors trying to sell their homes to too few younger buyers.”

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4,836 sqft, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms. Welcome to this fabulous single level custom estate in the hillside gated community of The Sanctuary backing onto wide green belt. This home includes 4,836 sqft of livable space, front courtyard, casita suite with bathroom, 3 additional bedroom suites, 3.5 bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, gourmet kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, family room, game room, theater room, office, exercise/nursery room, multi-room network wiring with automated controls, 3-car garage and resort style backyard with amazing mountain views!

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ment Agency already does something similar with homes that or have been or are likely to be damaged by natural disasters. By bearing the cost of buying those homes, Nelson said, the government could help seniors avoid turning to federal social support programs after losing their homes. “Those programs are costly to taxpayers, and the cost is even greater when programs need to be administered in rural or suburban areas – where homes are predicted not to sell,” UArizona said. “If you have millions of seniors spread all across the landscape costing a fortune to serve, we might be better off finding ways to induce many to sell their homes,” he said. “And we could actually then save potentially billions in public money that would otherwise be used to serve people in very distant and remove locations.” Nelson also proposes programs at the state level that would allow younger people to live with older empty nesters, single people and others who live in homes

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are selling. “But the vast supply is so large and the demand for them is going to be so small, in comparison, that there’s going to be a real problem starting later this decade,” he said. Nelson said he expects the phenomenon to reveal itself not all at once, but gradually over the next couple decades, at about 500,000 to 1 million homes every year. It’s not likely to have much impact in growing metropolitan areas such as Phoenix or Dallas where “growth will solve all kinds of problems,” he said, but it will matter in thousands of suburban and rural areas – including some parts of Arizona. “The people who own homes now in thousands of declining communities may simply have to walk away from them,” he said. Nelson’s study urges action from lawmakers, and he offers some ideas of his own. Among those is a program in which the federal government would buy back homes that have or may become unsellable. The Federal Emergency Manage-

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3,112 sqft, 5 bedrooms, 2.75 bathrooms. This beautiful home offers you a lifestyle in the desirable community of The Foothills of Ahwatukee. Gorgeous mountain and golf course views. A double door entry welcomes you into the formal living and dining areas and on into a spacious open concept floor plan. Well appointed kitchen has plenty of storage. Family living area includes vaulted ceilings, a cozy fireplace and french door leading to a huge covered patio and pool. Perfect for entertaining. The downstairs owners suite has his/hers walk-in closets and a private exit to the patio. The laundry room is huge! Extra large upstairs bedroom has double door entry and french door leading to a balcony and would make an ideal office, home gym or additional living space. Light and bright!

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PRISTINE &CLASSY GATED CALABREA ESTATE! PRISTINE & CLASSY GATED ESTATE ON A PREMIUM 2/3 ACRE HILLSIDE LOT • PRIVATE CUL-DE-SAC • 6 BEDROOMS, 4.5 BATHS, 5200 SQFT OF PURE LUXURY FINISHES • STUNNING VIEWS IN EVERY DIRECTION • IRON DOOR • BUTTED GLASS WINDOWS IN ENTRY & KITCHEN • CUSTOM WINDOW TREATMENTS • DECORATOR PAINT • DOME CEILING FOYER & GROIN VAULTED CEILINGS IN LIVING ROOM • TRAVERTINE & HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT • 7-INCH BASEBOARDS • MEDIA ROOM • DREAM KITCHEN INCLUDES S/S APPLIANCES,SLAB GRANITE COUNTERS, ALDER CABINETS,HUGE ISLAND,WALK IN PANTRY • LARGE MASTER SUITE W/STONE FIREPLACE • MASTER BATH W/JACUZZI TUB,3 VANITIES & SNAIL SHOWER • PARADISE BACKYARD W/TRAVERTINE IN VERSAILLES PATTERN,TURF GRASS,PEBBLETEC POOL/JACUZZI,4 WATER FEATURES,LARGE COVERED PATIO,STACKED STONE BBQ • 4 CAR GARAGE W/EPOXY & STORAGE! YOUR DREAM ESTATE AWAITS!!

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12675 S HONAH LEE COURT 6,316 sqft, 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms. Located in the prestigious Ahwatukee Custom Estates community, this single level, Mediterranean-style home boasts a combination of old-world sophistication and comfortable charm. The private 6,316 square foot home is nestled in a cul-de-sac on an over half acre lot and boasts 5 bedrooms, 5 and ½ baths, two master suites, a spacious exercise room that can double as a bedroom, a private, gated driveway, gorgeous, mature landscaping, and an elegant courtyard. The formal dining area is intimate and opens to the living room, which has custom wooden beams, a large Cantera stone gas fireplace, and an inline door that merges the indoors and outdoors into an entertainer’s paradise with a diving pool, spa, built-in BBQ and multiple sitting areas with a roof top terrace. The kitchen is right in the heart of it all and includes refinished cabinets, upgraded Viking appliances, a walkin pantry, and a temperature-controlled wine room. Plus a 4 car air conditioned garage with a bonus art & craft room. There is a lot to love in this beautiful home!

Located in the foothills of Ahwatukee in the gated Sanctuary subdivision, this luxury home features fine appointments throughout starting with the privately gated driveway of all pavers as you approach the 6,445 square foot estate and its vibrant imported Montana Echo Canyon real stone accents. A custom iron-artwork saguaro cactus fountain anchors the circular drive of pavers with a gorgeous stone sidewalk between the main residence and casita. Inviting custom Cantera double iron door leads to the dramatic interior entry showcasing a Yamaha grand piano. Single-level floor plan includes a welcoming great room with wet bar, fridge, icemaker, fireplace and view windows. Separate formal dining room. Impressive custom walk-in wine cellar with storage for 500 bottles. Spacious, gourmet kitchen features a huge island with pendant lighting, SubZero, Viking gas cooktop, double Thermador ovens, warming drawer, double dishwashers, custom knotty alder cabinetry, large sitting area with fireplace, walk-in pantry and bayed, view windows at eat-in area. Master suite replete with large sitting room, two-way fireplace, access to covered patio featuring fountain built out of the mountain and private aboveground spa, media wall, two closets with built-ins, travertine flooring in bath with double vanities, large wrap around shower, big jacuzzi tub and two bathrooms with bidet in one. Media room with theater seating. Workout room with cork flooring. Executive office/den with custom built-ins and large walk-in closet. Two ensuite secondary bedrooms split from the master and both with walk-in closets. Separate 475 square foot casita with full amenities including: iron door, fireplace, wood-beams, breakfast bar with sink, fridge, microwave, walk-in closet and bathroom with walk-in shower. Auto shades throughout the home. Resort-style backyard boasts large covered stone patio with multiple areas for entertaining, built-in DCS bbq, negative edge pool, custom artwork, fireplace, lush desert landscaping with lighting and spectacular 270 degree golf course and Estrella mountain views. All furniture and artwork, except for a few personal items, are included in the list price.

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Efficiency is important in a remodeled kitchen BY SIMONE BUMPUS Special to AFN

new kitchen can have all the newest appliances and gadgets, but it will mean nothing to your client if you are unable to design a kitchen that makes cooking efficient and fun. It is imperative for remodelers to design a kitchen that equally considers form and artistic taste. Here are a few ways to help you design a kitchen for efficiency. Design with proximity in mind. The simplest way to define an efficient kitchen is a kitchen that has all work stations in close proximity. You want the refrigerator, sink and prep area to work in unison and prevent the cook from having to walk ten feet from each core work station. The work triangle is the most common and efficient design for a kitchen. The work triangle is a tried-and-true method that states your fridge, your sink

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and your cooking area are all in close proximity to each other, taking the shape of a triangle. This design allows you to seamlessly move to the most frequently uses areas of your kitchen. A good remodeler understands that the work triangle is the core of an efficient kitchen and can make a kitchen unenjoyable if the triangle is not implemented properly. Implement the right amount of space between each station. The space between each station should be no closer than 4 feet and no farther than 9 feet. Creating a work station that allows easy prep, cook and clean is the first and most important step to creating an efficient kitchen. Storage. It is important to understand your needs when it comes to storage space. It is hard to enjoy a new kitchen if you don’t have the proper space to store food and appliances. An efficient kitchen will have a variety of storage spaces with large deep draw-

ers and large pullouts that can store your most important appliances. It is also important to build your storage space to fit the kitchen area it is closest to. A kitchen cabinet near an oven should have ample room for baking pans and mixing bowls. Storage space near a prep area should have room for prepping tools such as knives and cutting boards. Keep the population of the home in mind when creating efficient storage space. A couple has different storage needs than a family of five. Creating an open dialogue about your client’s storage needs will ensure an efficient kitchen. Light the way. Lighting is the most forgotten element when it comes to designing an efficient kitchen. Good lighting in a kitchen is incredibly important and creates more than an aesthetic improvement. An efficient kitchen will have well placed general lighting, task lighting and accent lighting. Well-placed general lighting in a kitchen

should come from multiple sources so the entire kitchen is adequately illuminated. Efficient task lighting is generally focused on one area and should help with the most frequently used task in that area of the kitchen. Under-cabinet lighting that lights up the sink for doing dishes is a great example of task lighting. Natural lighting creates a healthy ambiance in your kitchen and is energy efficient. Installing the proper lighting in a kitchen will improve the mood and efficiency of your kitchen. The aesthetics of a kitchen means nothing if the kitchen is not easy to use. Keeping these tips in mind will ensure that you will design a kitchen that is beautiful and efficient. Simone Bumpus is design associate at Kitchens By Good Guys.

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5 BR / 4.5 BA / 4924 SQFT

Magnificent mountain luxury retreat perched high on elevated hillside lot in exclusive gated community with majestic views.

Majestic Southwest contemporary estate on private hillside lot with stunning mountain and city light views. .

3 BR / 2 BA / 1,733 SQFT Beautifully remodeled patio home. New kitchen, baths, flooring plus interior and exterior paint. 2019 roof.

Listed for $389,900

Mike Mendoza MendozaTeam.com 5 BR / 5 BA / 6,455 SQFT Stunning panoramic views from privately gated luxury retreat with casita on elevated preserve lot.

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4 BR / 2.5 BA / 2,450 SQFT

7 BR / 4.5 BA / 8,873 SQFT

Superb updates throughout with downstairs master suite. 2019 interior paint, pool pump, water softener, refrigerator, washer and dryer.

Estate living with refined tranquility in this exquisite setting. Meticulous stonework adorns entire exterior of this luxury home.

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Ahwatukee Custom Estates One of the most amazing view lots in

$2,099,000

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all of AZ. Custom home with everythingl 10,000 sq. ft., 3/4 acre prserve lot, 6 bedrooms, 6 bathes, Executive Office Suite, Master Suite with Sitting Room, Master Bath with Jacuzzi, Theater Room, Exercise Room, Loft, Guest House, Grand Foyer, Gourmet Kitchen, Resort Backyard with Pebbletec Diving Pool, Watertalls, slide, Volcano, firepit, Spa, Sport Court, Grassy Play Areas, & Outdoor Kitchen, 4-car A/C Garage. A true masterpiece!!!

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$1,379,000

$1,950,000

Pristine & Classy Gated Estate On A Premium 2/3 Acre Hillside Lot, Private Cul-De-Sac, 6 Bedrooms, 4.5 Baths, 5200 Sqft Of Pure Luxury Finishes, Stunning Views In Every Direction, Iron Door, Butted Glass Windows In Entry & Kitchen, Custom Window Treatments, Decorator Paint, Dome Ceiling Foyer & Groin Vaulted Ceilings In Living Room, Travertine & Hardwood Floors Throughout, 7-Inch Baseboards, Media Room, Dream Kitchen Includes S/S Appliances, Slab Granite Counters, Alder Cabinets, Huge Island, Walk In Pantry, Large Master Suite W/Stone Fireplace, Master Bath W/Jacuzzi Tub, 3 Vanities & Snail Shower, Paradise Backyard W/Travertine In Versailles Pattern, Turf Grass, Pebbletec Pool/Jacuzzi, 4 Water Features, Large Covered Patio, Stacked Stone Bbq, 4 Car Garage W/Epoxy & Storage! Your Dream Estate Awaits!!

Calabrea $1,099,000

Cabrillo Canyon $689,000

SOLD! Stunning Single Level Custom Remodel on a huge corner lot in a cul-de-sac! *4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath *The highest quality custom finishes throughout *Grand foyer *Formal living & dining room *Familt room w/fireplace *Wetbar *Designer kitchen includes: quartzsite counters & island, s/s appliances, custom cabinetry, walk-in pantry *Recessed LED lights throughout *Plantation shutters *Large master suite *Master bath w/walk-in shower, free standing tub, & walk-in closet *Laundry room w/sink *Wood flooring *Custom fixtures *Trane A/C’s *Private backyard w/covered patio, pebbletec pool, turf, & RV gate with tons of room to park the toys *3 Car garage with epoxy *The lot is very private *The house shows like a new build *Do not miss your opportunity to own this amazing Cabrillo Canyon Estate!

Amazing Remodeled Custom Estate with mountain views located at the end of a cul-de-sac.Over 8000sqft of pure luxury finishes.6 Bedroom,5.5 Baths.Custom Kitchen.Elevator.Executive Office.Basement Media Room.Dance Studio.Huge Backyard with Pool, Jacuzzi, Turf, BBQ, Sportcourt.This Spectacular Estate has it all!!!

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5 bedroom / 3 bath, 3,506 SqFt, Cul-de-sac location with huge backyard, sports court, built-in BBQ, mature shade trees, very private backing to wash. Good size SOLD! bedrooms, master downstai5. Features a large office with balcony, plus office/loft with built-in bookcase and 3 full baths. Th� home is perfect for family gatherings BEST NEAR THE LOOP 202 in gated withand stunning mountain only. views. andLOCATION entertaining. CanNEW be previewed with 24Calabrea hour notice appointment Complete with the highest quality build and finishes. Gourmet kitchen includes slab granite counters, alder cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. This estate also features a media/ theater room with 105 inch screen. The basement includes a full wet bar, family room & 2 bedrooms. Resort Backyard with pool. A perfect 10!

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Stunning single-level custom estate gated summerhill on a 1/2 acre lot. beautiful mountain views. Gourmet Kitchen. Master Suite w/sitting area. Two master suites. Split floorplan. Executive office w/built-in cabinets. Tropical paradise backyard w/covered patio, gazebo, pebbletec pool, rock waterfall, built-in bbq, turf, & putting green. This estate has the perfect floorplan!!

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$397,000

Gorgeous Ahwatukee home, an absolute dream, 2254 square feet, 3 bedrooms plus den/loft, 3 full bathrooms, 2 car garage, newly installed hardwood floors, Updated galley kitchen & cabinets, granite countertops & stainless steel appliances. Travertine in kitchen and bathrooms. Enjoy your beautiful back yard overlooking the golf course and custom made fountain.

$879,900

$1,250,000

No detail has been spared in this gorgeous Semi-Custom Forte home in the gated enclave of Canyon Verde. Enter the stunning foyer w/ expansive LR/DR, beamed ceilings, custom stonework & Wine Cellar. Gourmet Kitchen boasts Dacor 6-Burner Gas Stove, Warming Drawer, Granite counters & 48’’ cabinetry. Optimized Floorplan features Master Suite/Spa Bath and Executive Office with the additional Bedrooms on opposite side of home. One is Ensuite w/ own bath & other two share a Jack/Jill Bath. Vacation in your Resort Style backyard w/ unobstructed, preserve views from its over sized corner lot complete with outdoor beamed seating Ramada, built-in BBQ, Waterfall Grotto Pool w/Fire accents & adjoining spa. Central Vac, Automated Window Shades, Surround Sound, Garage Cabinets and much more. Must See!

Gorgeous 4,244 sq. foot Custom Forte with breathtaking mountain views. Situated on over ¾ of an acre N/S hillside lot features 5 bedrooms, 4 ½ baths, and spacious living and entertaining areas throughout. Gourmet kitchen boasts alder cabinets, upgraded Wolf appliances, walk-in pantry, prep sink and elegant granite countertops.. The adjacent 2,000 sq. foot 8-car garage is a car lovers’ or sports enthusiasts’ dream with extended length, built-in storage, central vacuum, & indoor batting cage. Resort-like backyard features extended covered patio, built-in BBQ, pebble tech heated pool, lush landscaping & amazing rooftop sun deck. Great Ahwatukee location near Excelling Kyrene schools, golf, hiking trails and fabulous access to both the East & West Valley.

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4 bedroom, 3 bath, 3252 Sq Ft. This gorgeous family home with it’s backyard oasis combines the best of indoor and outdoor living . The remodeled kitchen overlooks the dining/family room with gas fireplace and offers granite counter tops, stainless appliances, duel ovens, wet bar and large pantry. Recently repainted inside & out and re-carpeted in 2019.

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$499,900

The Sanctuary

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$499,900

BEAUTIFUL SINGLE LEVEL BASEMENT HOME IN DESIRABLE HARBOR ISLAND! Split Floor plan. 3672 sq.ft. 5 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths. Large Basement with 1 Bedroom & Full Bath W/ Plenty of Room to put another Bedroom & still have a Nice-Size Game room.

2,586 sq ft…This beautiful 4 bedroom plus office, 3 bath home that backs to an awesome hillside with wonderful views. Update kitchen, master bath, A/C, roof & pool! This one will not last long!

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Grateful to Congressman Stanton for his help

I would like to take this opportunity to spread some good news about Ahwatukee, in hopes that it may help others who might be struggling financially due to COVID. I reached out to many politicians for assistance with unemployment payments and the stimulus payment. I also contacted Greg Stanton’s office regarding those two issues, and he responded within 24 hours of my plea for help. Other Arizona representatives did not even acknowledge my inquiries. This is what I expressed concerns to Greg Stanton: I was in a glitch with the computer issues for unemployment and I had not received any payments for almost a month. I never received my stimulus although I qualified. I made repeated calls to DES regarding unemployment (and was put on hold over an hour each time, and often was disconnected because too many were in the que). All DES could tell me was ‘they were working on it’ and ‘had no idea when it would be resolved.’ I also used the online ‘check my stimulus payment’ to no avail regarding the federal $1,200. Greg Stanton’s staff contacted me immediately after receipt of my letter, and they opened up a case on my behalf to assist me in receiving my unemployment benefits. In only three days the issue was resolved with the work of his staff (Rebecca Perez) who filed a case for me. My funds were deposited! Sandy Moshi, his staff in Washington DC opened a case on my behalf with the IRS to find out why I never received my stimulus, although I knew I qualified for it. In three short weeks, I received a direct deposit for those funds. That could not have come at a better time for me, as the unemployment stimulus with the extra $600/week just ended. Here’s where you can go to have a case filed: stanton.house.gov/services/helpfederal-agency I am not sure many know they can contact their congressman for assistance. We are blessed to have a kind, compassionate and caring representative in Ahwatukee who cares about its constituents. Thank you to Greg Stanton and his staff. -Donna Lewen

When will we learn that balance is the key?

What is socialism? It’s an economic and political system. It focuses on inequalities. It believes that wealth should be owned and controlled by the workers instead of a group of private owners. There are many types of socialism, from Revolutionary socialism to Democratic socialism. China, Cuba, Russia, North Korea, and Vietnam among others are far right-leaning Marxist-Leninist inspired, oppressive socialist states. What is capitalism? It’s an economic and political system that values the individual. It believes in the right to private property. The market decides the much product will be made and the market drives the cost of products. The United States is a mixture of mostly capitalist, with some socialist systems. We strive to keep the marketplace as free as possible, while allowing democratic decisions to guide what it does. Our Medicare and Medicaid systems are socialist, taking care of those who need the economic support. Labeling all teachers, Democrats, those who don’t agree with you or with President Trump, all protesters, etc. as Marxisttotalitarian-Socialists is fear-mongering and uneducated. So here is my question. When will we learn that extremes are harmful to us and to the earth itself? Very few of us fall into the category of being “far right” or “far left.” Where do you fall? The far right uses Fox News and Facebook as their “go to” news sources; insists that “fake news” is any news that does not mesh with their viewpoint; insists that Trump is being maligned by the “fake news” media. It thinks that the color of their skin has something to do with their intelligence, their rights and their place in the world; turns a blind eye to the poverty and misery of refugees around the world since there isn’t enough room for all of them to come here; wants to privatize all government agencies (police, healthcare, pensions, education, etc.). It believes this earth is ours to use; that mining the Grand Canyon is fine; that polluting the waters and the earth is our right; that fracking and pipelines under the Alaskan tundra and oil rigs in the oceans

are good for the economy and that is a fine trade for the destruction they cause. It believes that everyone should take care of themselves and if their 401K tanks it was their right to dissolve their retirement savings; that “they” are out to take away our guns; that anyone who wants one should be able to own an AK47 or any other lethal weapon capable of firing 100 rounds in 60 seconds. The far right believes that Democrats are the enemy, that any Republican politician who works across the aisle is a traitor, that it’s our right not to wear a mask, that “they” want to dismantle the police, leaving us at the mercy of thieves and thugs, that the Government is going to require everyone to get immunized, etc., etc. The far left believes that this country is big enough for everyone who wants to come here; that the government wants to take away our Second Amendment rights; that the government should take care of everyone; that the far right is the enemy. It believes all Republicans are the enemy; that we must shut down all businesses in order to stop Covid19; that everyone should wear a mask to protect everyone else; that it is time for America to become a socialist state. Just imagine the opposite of the far right, and you’ve got the far left. So here is my question. When will we learn that we are being manipulated by the fear tactics of the far right and the far left? When will we learn that balance is the key? I refuse to vote for any politician that tries to tribalize us; that labels another group of people who don’t look like us, talk like us, agree with us as “them;” that calls the other side the enemy; that demonizes all of those who don’t agree with them. God must be crying for the human race and we are not listening! - Lori Vanover

People who disagree with Trump are not ‘Marxists’

This is in response to Jan Johnson’s letter attacking people who disagree with President Trump as ”totalitarian Marxists.” The comparison of the President to Nazis is hardly unfair given that he took his campaign slogan from Adolph Hitler (“Make Germany Great Again”). That isn’t from the corrupt media (apparently any news organization that isn’t FOX); it’s

from the history books. I would offer the reminder that dissent is a protected right in this country. That’s not from the corrupt media, either. Check the Constitution. No one “trained” those of us who disagree with Donald Trump “to bully, intimidate and create chaos.” Anyone who thinks this is painting an unfair picture of the president should read “Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man.” It’s written by his niece, who has seen him operate up close for years. She happens to be a psychologist. When she refers to her uncle as a “malignant narcissist” and “sociopath,” she speaks as a family member and professional, not a corrupt journalist. There is no step too far, no lie too outrageous, no incompetence that cannot be excused away. These are the people H.L. Mencken, a Baltimore journalist, was referring to when he wrote these words in 1920: “As democracy is perfected, the office of the President represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day, the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last and the White House will be occupied by a downright fool and a complete narcissistic moron.” -Scott Cox

Made-up minds use less energy than open ones

In her letter, Jan Johnson appears not to be a rationalist. She seems to be a believer. This is a source of strength. A made-up mind uses less energy than an open one. And her passion, whatever it may be, reinforces her convictions. As an example of how this works, Leslie H. Gelb wrote, “Republicans act like rabid attack dogs in and out of power and treat facts like trash. Democrats seem to lack decisiveness, clarity of vision and toughness to govern.” -Richard Sibley

Blames Fauci and Gates for COVID-19 pandemic

In response to Jan Johnson’s letter, I wholeheartedly agree. However, the per-

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An impossible situation looms in the Valley BY SHANNON CLANCY AFN Guest Writer

emporary grace and an extension of Arizona’s eviction moratorium to Oct. 31 means we have more time to do our literal “home” work, but there’s no free pass or less pressure on people experiencing a COVID-19 crisis and struggling to pay rent. There’s money owed, a deadline to meet and thousands of families in homes on borrowed time. Oct. 31 will be here before we know it. On that day, many of us will rise, work, move about our lives and when the sun sets, lay our heads down to rest in the comfort of our homes. But that same day other families in our community will face the possibility of a knock on their door to enforce an eviction. In the short time they’re given, they’ll choose which belongings fit in their cars (if they have one) and which they’ll leave

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sons who are totally responsible for the COVID-19 outbreak are Dr. Fauci and Bill Gates. Fauci accurately predicted the “surprise outbreak” during the Trump administration. How? In 2015 the US government placed a moratorium on any COVID testing due to the danger of such research causing an outbreak. Fauci then illegally transferred $3.7 million of US taxpayer money to the Wuhan lab to continue the research. In November 2018, Gates obtained the vaccine patent to the coronavirus/SARS family of viruses via the Pirbright Institute in Surrey England US Patent#10,130,701. He thought he could hide this fact but some keyboard warriors found it and circulated all over the internet. Doctors Ayyadurai Shiva, Rashid Buttar, Judy Mikovits and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. all attest to this. Their videos are widely circulated on YouTube. The mainstream media believes and pushes Gates’ medical opinion over real medical doctors. Why?

behind. They’ll scramble to call every shelter possible only to find waitlists weeks long. And when the sun sets, they’ll look for a place to park where their family can sleep and hopefully not be ticketed or towed. This unimaginable scenario is ahead for thousands of Arizonans. Combine this sudden and drastic increase in need with the pre-existing epidemic of homelessness across the state and the new front line of the COVID-19 crisis will be on our Valley streets. For families whose lives become unhinged overnight, how do they begin to rebuild? Who is on the front line – first to stop their fall and then to help lift them up again? Nonprofit organizations like St. Vincent de Paul have been steadily supporting vulnerable families and people experiencing homelessness throughout the pandemic. Through modified services, we continue serving more than 4,000 to-go meals out of our dining rooms every day, deliv-

Fauci is more evil than Gates. Fauci holds the patent to the delivery system of the vaccine that alters human DNA. While Fauci was obtaining his patent, Gates obtained another patent for the “digital certificates/tatoo id/microchip” to track and trace everyone who is tested and vaccinated. (US House of Representatives Bill 6666 Track and Trace.) This is why both are responsible for their wildly inaccurate pandemic predictions and both coincidentally predicted a repeat outbreak. They have grossly overblown the threat of this virus (after having created it) and are now creating a hysteria of fear while they are both pushing for mandatory worldwide vaccines. Why? They will both make hundreds of billions vaccinating seven billion people on the planet. What Americans need to know about the Antifa BLM riots is the agenda is not to help black people. It is to destroy civil society, our police and military and simultaneously create such hatred, destruction and chaos that they can usher in a UN peacekeeping force and communism worldwide.

ering food boxes to doorsteps, offering telemedicine out of our clinic for the uninsured, giving out clean clothing and hygiene items to those experiencing homelessness and preventing homelessness through rent and utility assistance. None of this would be possible without the generosity of a caring community that gives much-needed donations along with the collaboration of local government to provide funding and resources. But we foresee an impossible situation ahead — one where we don’t have a sufficient safety net even with recent extensions and funding to help all the families already turning to us for assistance. The moratorium’s end is inevitable and will cause more homelessness, putting lives at stake and placing families on a long-term trajectory and path of need. The collective effort of our community to help one another is the shining light in these dark times. As community-based nonprofits and government partners answer the call for

Once everyone is “vaccinated” and “chipped” under a communist system, they have total control of the human race, which Christians believe is the mark of the Beast. I don’t believe for one minute that average people are out in the streets for 70+ days rioting over someone they never met. People in Ahwatukee wouldn’t spend a few hours a year attending their HOA meetings while their golf course property values were deteriorating. Antifa is behind these riots and they are well financed, the people are well paid by the Sanders and Soros’s of the world. They’ve been trying since the 1950’s to bring communism into the USA via WWII. This was the backup plan along with the infiltration of their people and the indoctrination of communism in the publicschool system. COVID-19 and Antifa are working in tandem for this communist agenda. Read the “War Exclusions” portion of your home/building owner insurance policy. Insurrection and civil unrest are not covered claims. The human and financial toll is being hidden from Americans by the MSM.

help from the increasing number of families facing homelessness, we hope this collective generosity continues. The front line of need isn’t manned by service workers alone. This front line belongs to all of us, and the best way to address the staggering homelessness that’s coming is for each of us to help within our power – whether that’s supporting a meal or helping a family with their rent through a trusted nonprofit program. In doing so, we have the opportunity to become the very best versions of ourselves for one another – to show compassion, live out kindness, share our abundance, and offer a bit of hope and humanity to our neighbors who need our help now before the sun sets. Shannon Clancy is associate executive director of St. Vincent de Paul Phoenix, which continues to feed, clothe, house and heal Arizonans in need. #AllinThisTogether #MakeKindnessViral

These are the reasons for such vile hatred towards President Trump. He is the only person standing in the away of this agenda. Trump and Vladimir Putin have repeatedly been demonized by the deep state controlled MSM for obstructing their one world government agenda. The NY Bolsheviks were far more evil than the Nazis. They murdered 100,000,000 Russians in their gulags, those who they didn’t enslave during their 100-year reign. -Kathy Rosko

Stop the slaughter of horses and donkeys

I am writing to you today because I support, S. 2006, the SAFE Act to ban horse slaughter this year. Slaughtering horses is completely barbaric and needs to stop. We all need to do our part and support. Our beautiful horses and donkeys deserve so much more from us fellow humans. Horses and donkeys are completely loyal and a part of our western heritage that should be honored and cherished completely. -Jonalyn Irvine

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to utilize. Converting the golf course into a natural space with walking and biking trails will provide an additional local outdoor recreation option to alleviate pressure on South Mountain Park, preserve our local community, and provides the only viable option that will be acceptable to multiple stakeholders. This is our chance to create a gift for future generations, creating something that all local residents can enjoy rather than using the land to benefit a select few. The preservation of these spaces is something future residents will be eternally grateful for. Other ideas for the golf course or funding? The author can be reached at: andy_ lenartz@yahoo.com. Ahwatukee resident Andy Lenartz is an avid hiker and has written frequently about South Mountain and hiking for AFN.

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ise of new housing, the owners will be left with two choices: restore the CWGC themselves per the requirements of the CC&Rs or seek a buyer at a realistic sales price to restore the course. espite what the Edge would have you believe, golf is NOT dead at Club West. Matt Tyler is president of the Club West Conservancy.

the federal government will be funding a significant portion of the purchase. This deal is a no-brainer. There is no other land in Ahwatukee for adding parks and there will never again be the chance to obtain land so cheaply in our community. With the establishment of these two new parks, trails can be extended directly from South Mountain Park to the new Ahwatukee Lakes Park and Club West Park. This would effectively expand the size of South Mountain Park, increase the number of trails available for users of the Park, and expand wildlife corridors which have been impacted by the 202 freeway The time to act is now, taking advantage of this funding opportunity to create a new space for future generations Horse offer to allow the Edge to state they tried to save CWGC and now home development is the only way forward. The key to finding a solution for CWGC is to stand firm that the community will not accept ANY new housing development on the course. Without the prom-

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The Time For Solutions Is Now Collaboration Better Than Bickering The old Club West Golf Course has been abandoned since 2016. Residents have waited long enough for a realistic solution that will benefit the community. The new owners of the property, who are residents of Club West, inherited a mess. An abandoned golf course with weeds and trash, a vandalized club house, and a property suffering from years of neglect. They stand with the residents of Club West in saying enough is enough! This problem needs to be fixed. A dramatic cleanup is already underway as trash is being hauled away and weeds are being removed to fight the blight pictured below.

It’s time to fix the problem now.

The new owners are working on a sustainable plan that includes a park and open space for all to enjoy. It would include some new homes to offset the substantial costs involved in renovating the area and keeping it properly maintained. Those homes would be consistent with what is already at Club West and would be primarily located in areas that are currently being used for commercial structures. Disregarding data and sustainability to insist on full-length golf puts the facility back on a path to long-term blight. Such a golf course isn’t feasible now or in the future. Pursuing legal tactics to assure nothing ever changes only prolongs the problem. These approaches are not helping anyone and they certainly won’t help property values. The new owners are eager to hear from you as they work on a long-term solution. Your suggestions include new parks, walking paths, gardens, public art and more. A comprehensive plan will be submitted to the HOA and will be voted on by the homeowners. Because the fate of our open spaces should be determined by YOU!

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Realtor makes video sales pitch about Ahwatukee BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

sing videos to sell homes has become increasingly popular among Realtors but Ahwatukee Realtor Allen Henderson is using videos not just to sell homes. He’s made a video to sell Arizona generally and Ahwatukee specifically – and then sell homes. Taking advantage of the continued migration of people from other states to Arizona – and attempting to pique the interest of some who might be on the fence – the 26-year veteran Realtor has created a video homage to Ahwatukee. “My objective is always to provide content to help people make wise and educated real estate decisions that will work for their long-term goals,” said Henderson. And while he demurs at the notion that

In his video tour of Ahwatukee, Realtor Allen Henderson lists 14 reasons why people should consider relocating to the community. (Allen Henderson)

he’s trying to lure out-of-towners, Henderson admits, “I think that someone sitting in a cold city in February might get the spark

of an idea that they might want to move.” He can relate to that. “I had spent a lot of time here corpo-

rately,” he recalled. “I had several meetings a year at the beautiful Scottsdale resorts and always hated getting on a plane back to Michigan. I loved Arizona. In February of 1994, it was 20 below zero with a minus windchill factor in Michigan. There were three feet of snow in the drive, Triple-A was three days away. I decided I had had enough.” Seven months later, he was moving into a condo on the golf course at the Pointe South Mountain Hilton Resort. He eventually moved out of the corporate world and became a Realtor and though he and his wife lived in Chandler for a few years, he loved marketing properties in Ahwatukee and eventually settled here. “I do think that for a person who is planning to move to Phoenix, they might see the video and might be compelled to con-

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Longtime Ahwatukee interior design company honored

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hwatukee interior decorator Claudia Dabdoub has added another award to her collection. Her business. D’Amore Interior Design received the Phoenix Award for Kitchen Remodeling Contractor. The program recognizes the best local businesses in various categories, focusing “on companies that have demonstrated their ability to use various marketing methods to grow their business in spite of difficult economic times.” “The companies chosen exemplify the best of small business; often leading through customer service and community involvement,” award program organizers said. In a message to Dabdoub, organizers said, “For most companies, this recognition is a result of your dedication and efforts as well as the work of others in your organization that have helped build your

Ahwatukee interior designer Claudia Dabdoub received a Phoenix Award for Kitchen Remodeling Contractor for work such as the re-do pictured above. (Special to AFN)

business. Your team is now a part of an exclusive group of small businesses that have achieved this selection.”

D’Amore Interior Design is a five-time winner of the annual Best of Houzz for customer service, one of only three awards

handed out annually by the website houzz. com, which claims 40-million users a month for its home decorating ideas. Dabdoub decided to be an interior decorator while studying for her degree in architecture at the University of Arizona. “I didn’t want to be a doctor or lawyer or something like that because I didn’t want to deal with people’s lives,” she explained in an interview with AFN several years ago. “Instead, I wanted to make their lives better by making something beautiful.” Her advice and planning on remodels and new homes have earned her a reputation beyond Arizona’s borders. And the way she treats clients has earned her worldwide recognition. Houzz vice president Liza Hausman said the award to D’Amore Interior Design is a “recognition by our community of homeowners and design enthusiasts for helping to turn their home improvement dreams

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Landlords ask high court to overturn eviction ban BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

andlords and mobile home park owners from around the state last week asked the Arizona Supreme Court to void an executive order by Gov. Doug Ducey blocking evictions of tenants who do not pay their rent. The lawsuit claims the governor lacks the constitutional authority to tell constables around the state not to process eviction orders, even those issued legally by judges. It also contends that the gubernatorial directive is violating both the property rights of landowners as well as their right to enter into contracts. The suit comes as renters have only two more days to qualify for the existing eviction ban for any reason related to COVID-19 – such as being sick or living with someone has been stricken by the coronavirus – regardless of financial hardship. After Aug. 21, “the sole circumstance for delay of an eviction action is financial hardship related to the pandemic and not due to illness or the need to quarantine alone,” the state court administrator’s office said in a release.

Gov. Doug Ducey said businesses that want the courts to overturn his closure orders should get in line for a fight. l (AFN file photo)

Details of how to apply and what a renter must do are at azcourts.gov/selfservicecenter/Landlord-Tenant-DisputesEviction-Actions/COVID-19-ProcessingEviction-Matters. The personal finance website NerdWal-

let.com also reported that the economic hardship caused by the pandemic has “disproportionately affected renters.” “Renters are more vulnerable when income is slashed,” it said, adding that hotel and food industry workers are among the

they lay off workers. Daniel Scarpinato, the governor’s chief of staff, acknowledged that Ducey had the option of boosting the additional aid by $100 a week, to $400, using money left over from the $1.9 billion in CARES funding that he did not distribute in May to cities or others. He estimated the price tag as something in excess of $40 million a week. But he said the governor decided instead he wants to help replenish the trust fund that fuels the regular state jobless benefits of $240 a week to keep the taxes from going up on the businesses that fund it. Scarpinato said the aid could start flowing within days. He also pointed out that the extra cash is retroactive to Aug. 1. That means eligible Arizonans would be paid next week not only for that week but for the two weeks they missed. The federal dollars are coming out of

the Disaster Relief Fund. But President Trump has limited that withdrawal to about $44 billion, an amount that is estimated to provide just five weeks of payments. Scarpinato acknowledged the limited duration. But he said it provides time to break the stalemate in Congress that allowed the $600 additional benefits to expire. “That’s why it’s so important for Congress to do something,’’ he said. “They need to work together,’’ Scarpinato continued. “They need to do their job and get this done.’’ Talks broke down after Democrats demanded the full amount. Republicans countered with $200 a week, followed by some figure tied to what people were earning before. The governor’s decision not to add another $100 a week – a move that would have restored two-thirds of the extra pay-

hardest hit. “Even before the pandemic hit, renters spent 31 percent of their income on housing costs,” it said. “Renters are more likely to fall behind on monthly payments: In June, 18 percent of renters could not pay their June rent, compared to 6 percent of homeowners.” It also said Google searches for rent relief peaked last month after impacting the country significantly in March. In seeking review, the landlords’ lawsuit acknowledges that the governor can exercise certain powers in a public health emergency. But attorney Kory Langhofer’s suit says Ducey, in unilaterally barring landlords from enforcing the terms of lawful lease agreements, created “an indefinite economic welfare and redistribution program, rather than a public health measure to contain the COVID-19 contagion.’’ Langhofer also warned the justices that if the governor’s order goes unchallenged, “then there is virtually no personal or commercial transaction or conduct that would lie outside his grasp.’’ The lawsuit asks the high court not just

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Jobless bene�its to go up – for a little while BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

ov. Doug Ducey has accepted a federal offer of an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits to more than 370,000 Arizonans out of work to replace the $600 payments that expired at the end of last month. In a press release, the governor described the move as the state “partnering’’ with the Trump administration. But that partnership involves no state cash – or even cash the federal government has given to Arizona as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. All Arizona will provide is the regular state unemployment benefits which are capped at $240 a week, a figure the governor has shown no interest in adjusting. And that is paid for not by the state but by a tax on employers based on how often

ments that expired – was a conscious determination to prioritize employer finances over additional dollars for those who lost their jobs due to both the pandemic as well as Ducey’s own orders shuttering some businesses and limiting operations at others. At the heart of that is the trust fund. It is fueled by a tax paid by employers on the first $7,000 of each worker’s salary. The presumptive rate for new employers is 2 percent, or $140 a year. But the actual rate varies from 0.05 percent to 12.85 percent, depending on how often companies fire or lay off workers without cause. Arizona’s double-digit unemployment rate has taken the fund from $1.12 billion in March to $580 million as of Aug. 8, the most recent figures available. At this rate, the fund would run out of money in November or December.

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Henderson explained, calling Phoenix, Ahwatukee and Arizona “photogenic and perfect candidates for a video attracting people to move here. “It is a great way to educate people and attract buyers for my listings.” Henderson and Gibson also have been working on a video project to bring the latter’s books to life. Henderson has been filming some of the Ahwatukee locales that Gibson writes about in his two books.

Gibson’s latest, “Historic Tales from Ahwatukee Foothills,” is published by History Press – a subsidiary of Arcadia Press, which published Gibson’s “Phoenix’s AhwatukeeFoothills” as part of its “Images in America” series of history-in-pictures books. Gibson and Henderson also have been collaborating on video interviews of some of the old-timers profiled in the latter book. Gibson let Henderson use some of the images from the book in the video he’s pitching at out-of-towners, although he

“They’ve been hit very hard,’’ Scarpinato continued. “We want to do everything we can to avoid raising taxes during this pandemic.’’ And the fact the state does have the money for an additional $100 a week to bring the total to $400? “The state has to protect the social safety net on an ongoing, long-term basis,’’ he said. Anyway, Scarpinato said, the arrangement means that eligible Arizonans will get $300 more than they would otherwise receive if they had to rely only on state

benefits. That, however, still leaves the fact that, at some point, there will no longer be federal funds to supplement what each state provides in benefits. And that will leave Arizonans who lose their jobs through no fault of their own with only the state benefit. On paper, unemployment compensation is supposed to provide one-half of what someone was earning before being fired or laid off. But Arizona lawmakers have capped payments at $240 a week, a figure that has not been adjusted since

2004. Only Mississippi pays less. Scarpinato acknowledged calls to raise the cap, specifically citing a proposal by the Grand Canyon Institute to boost that to $490 a week – half the state average wage – with automatic adjustments after that. But he sidestepped repeated questions of whether the governor at some point would be willing to consider that, instead focusing on that extra $300, as temporary as that may be. “This provides immediate help to Arizonans,’’ Scarpinato said.

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sider Ahwatukee,” he added. Add to that a more personal business reason: “My objective is to provide information to help people, start and grow a relationship and be the person they think about when they do need real estate services.” “Goodness knows that I have been helped by so many people in my life journey. I try to give back and follow the golden rule,” he said. “By the time most of my clients need real estate services, we have become friends. I end up working with friends in most of the transactions I facilitate and the friendships continue well beyond the transactions.” An AFN real estate columnist for more than a year, Henderson got the idea for the video partially from a fellow Realtor on the other side of the continent and partly from an ongoing project he has with local author Marty Gibson, who has penned two books on the history of Ahwatukee. He said a Realtor friend in Georgia had made some “Moving to Atlanta” videos and was amazed by the response. “I decided that if video could get properties found and get properties sold, it could be a great tool to let folks know what an incredible place Ahwatukee is to live,”

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into reality.” An Ahwatukee resident for the last more than half of her 28 years in design and decorating, Dabdoub has worked with residential and commercial clients across the state as well as in Mexico and California, providing floor-to-ceiling consultations on both new and existing homes and buildings. Much of her work has involved turning outdated kitchens and bathrooms into contemporary works of near art. She initially had set out on a different course when she started her post-second-

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But benefits would continue, with the state borrowing the needed money from the federal government. That is what happened during the last recession when the fund went $420 million in debt. But that, in turn, required employers to pay a surcharge to pay that off. Scarpinato said that’s something the governor wants to avoid this time around. “Most businesses in Arizona are small businesses,’’ he said.

said most of the video images are his that he took in his travels around the state. Henderson said he’s gotten a good response to his video. He said one respected Realtor told him he learned things about Ahwatukee that he had not known and that the individual told him “it clearly demonstrates you are the expert on the community.” He uses YouTube and Facebook to get the video out there. “There are nuances and things change with the various social media platforms but they allow us to selectively target market and get our messages and videos out to people who will benefit at a relatively low cost,” he said, though he added: “Of course, you have to factor $10,000plus worth of equipment to do video at the level we do it at.” Truth be told, however, Henderson says he’s basically packaging something that he believes sells itself. That love for Ahwatukee is underscored in 14 different landmarks and qualities Henderson discusses in his video, from natural beauty to shopping, holiday lights to sunsets. “I love Ahwatukee,” he said. “It is a great place to live. It has nice people and great schools. It is close to everything.”

Allen Henderson already has posted one of his video collaborations with Marty Gibson, left, who has written two books on Ahwatukee history and is seen here talking with A. Wayne Smith, a land planner who laid out much of the original Ahwatukee and designed Ahwatukee Lakes. You can find this and several other Henderson-Gibson videos on YouTube by searching “Allen Henderson and Marty Gibson.” (YouTube)

ary education: she started studying architecture. But after two years she realized that she just didn’t want to make shells of buildings. “I didn’t want to build buildings, and I decided I wanted to get into cabinetry, lighting. I realized it would be easier to market myself that way,” she said. “I have been living my dream in helping people enhance their living spaces.” Dabdoub’s customer-friendly focus starts at the moment she’s hired. “I tell them I get paid up front because if I charged by the hour, it would be much more expensive,” she said. “I tell them, ‘I

won’t leave until the job is done. My interest is to help you.’” Because she maintains relationships with key manufacturers and suppliers, Dabdoub said her business takes the worry of ordering accessories like cabinetry or flooring off clients’ shoulders. It also enables her to travel outside Ahwatukee for jobs because “I can have the products delivered anywhere.” Dabdoub will even recommended floor coverings and furniture to accompany her room designs, though she prefers the client handle that part of the ordering. Many of her clients are empty-nesters

who downsize and want the kitchen, bathroom or other rooms to look the they had always dreamed of. “Most of my customers are couples,” she said, stressing she rarely encounters disagreements between them over what the new look should be. “They are people who have been married a long time and know what each other is thinking,” she said. “I love what I do, to create timeless spaces for my customers to enjoy for many years to come,” she said. Information:480-751-9938, damoreidsinc.com.

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to rule that Ducey’s order exceeds his constitutional authority but to specifically direct constables and justices of the peace to carry out their duties to evict tenants once there is a finding that they are not paying their rent. In previously defending the order, the governor’s office has argued that nothing in it eliminates the legal duty of tenants to make up the missed rent once the emergency ends. But Langhofer said that eviction generally is a landlord’s only effective remedy when someone doesn’t pay. And he called the end-of-emergency obligation to pay little more than “parchment promises’’ by tenants, who probably can’t pay anyway, making the requirement to come current on rent “an illusory means of redress’’ for landlords. Courtney Gilstrap LeVinus, president of the Arizona Multihousing Association, one of the groups that sued, said when the governor issued the original order in March, there was a promise that the state would be providing financial assistance to renters and her members decided not to challenge the move.

But to date, she said, less than $2 million has gone out. “Had those funds been deployed we may not have needed to file,’’ Gilstap LeVinus said. “There are plenty of resources out there,’’ she continued. “No one should be evicted.’’ Complicating matters, Ducey extended the no-eviction order last month through the end of October. He did add a provision that requires tenants to certify to landlords by Aug. 22 they have applied for rental assistance from one of the state, county, city or private organizations that provide it. But there is no requirement they actually receive the money by then. Ducey also set aside $5 million in grants for landlords, though aides to the governor said these were designed mainly to help those with one or just a few properties and not for owners of apartment complexes. Gilstrap LeVinus said that will hardly be enough to compensate landlords for lost revenues. Legal issues aside, she said it’s not fair to put the burden of the financial problems caused by the outbreak largely on the backs of landlords. “When the pandemic hit, the state didn’t

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mandate that grocery stores and restaurants give away free food or that gas stations give away free fuel,’’ Gilstrap LeVinus said. “Yet in this case, they’re asking rental housing owners to provide free housing.’’ And she pointed out that, by the end of October, landlords could have been without rent – and without ability to evict nonpaying tenants–- for 221 days. “There is no industry that can continue to provide goods and services for 221-odd days and be expected to survive,’’ Gilstrap LeVinus said. How much is owed is unclear. She said the only data comes from a national organization which says more than 20 percent had not paid their August rent as of the sixth of the month. And that looks solely at information from major landlords. Economist Elliott Pollack, in a study done for the Arizona Multihousing Association, figures that if just 1 percent of the more than 919,000 Arizona households who rent did not make payments over a seven-month period, that means a loss of more than $67.7 million. Take that figure to 15 percent, he said, and the foregone revenues top $1 billion. Pollack said there also is a ripple effect as landlords cannot pay their employees, contractors and suppliers. But the heart of the issue – and the only one for the Supreme Court to decide – is whether what Ducey is doing is legal. Langhofer told the justices that the statutory provisions the governor is using for all of his executive orders allow him to exercise police powers, specifically to “alleviate actual and threatened damage due to the emergency,’’ and to facilitate the supply of equipment and services “to provide

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Eric Lauer re-creating Mountain Pointe culture BY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

or 12 years, Eric Lauer donned the Mountain Pointe colors as one of the top assistants to both Phil Abbadessa and Norris Vaughan. He helped build the Pride football program into a powerhouse, gaining national recognition after an undefeated season and state-championship season in 2013. He helped the program stay at a high level until 2018, when Vaughan stepped down as head coach and Rich Wellbrock was hired as his successor. Lauer took over at Marcos de Niza shortly after, turning that program around and breaking through to the playoffs last season as the No. 15 seed in 4A and upsetting second-ranked Canyon del Oro. Now as a 2020 season filled with uncertainty due to the coronavirus pandemic approaches, Lauer once again dons Moun-

Kenny Lacy, one of the top offensive tackles in the 2013 class out of Mountain Pointe, has returned to help coach the linemen at his alma mater. (Pablo Robles/AFN Staff)

tain Pointe’s colors on a daily basis. This time, however, it’s as head coach. “This is a place I became so familiar with

and a place I cared about,” Lauer said of Mountain Pointe. “To get the opportunity to come back here, it was definitely excit-

ing. I appreciate wearing this logo and we want to get the respect back, but the only way to do that is with hard work.” Since Lauer’s arrival, there has been a complete overhaul of staff. As many as 10 coaches across all three levels of the program are on campus teaching, a point of emphasis for both Lauer and Athletic Director Aaron Frana, who has been helping coach the offensive line during summer workouts. Last year, only Wellbrock was on campus. “It’s huge,” Lauer said. “These kids need to see their coaches. And it’s not just the football program, either. Baseball, basketball, cross country, most of these coaches are on campus now and it will make a difference.” The several new coaches on the varsity staff this season include Kevin Ramsey,

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Tempe Union board to hear fall sports update tonight

BY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

he Tempe Union High School Governing Board is scheduled to get an update on the status of fall sports during its regular meeting at 7 p.m. tonight, Aug. 19. The update will come from each school and will reflect how players and staff have fared since summer workouts were allowed to resume in July and the precautions each have taken. There is no action item or vote on the agenda for tonight’s meeting that is related to fall athletics. It comes nearly a week after Phoenix Union became the first large school district in the state to postpone fall sports due to the coronavirus pandemic. Phoenix Union officials last Friday announced all sports would be postponed until benchmarks from state health officials were met and students were allowed

back into classrooms. “Unfortunately, at this time, we do not feel that it is safe for our student-athletes to continue in-person workouts – community spread of COVID-19 still far exceeds the recently released health benchmarks outlining the safe return to school,” the release said, adding it hopes to resume all athletics “later this school year.” ZIP codes in and around the Phoenix Union boundaries have been among the hardest hit areas for the virus. Tempe Union’s sports programs are currently in the second phase of its return-toplay plan, which allows for teams such as Mountain Pointe and Desert Vista to work in larger groups and use shared equipment, such as footballs. With another week of downward trends, teams may be able to move into the third phase as early as Monday, Aug. 24.

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Mountain Pointe, along with other Tempe Union schools, will update board members on the precautions being taken during workouts for fall sports. (Pablo Robles/AFN Staff)

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Football programs face safety and money woes BY DERRICK SMITH Cronkite News

igh school athletic directors and football coaches are eager to kick off the season – assuming the season even happens – but the COVID-19 pandemic likely means no fans in the stands, tough safety protocols for players on the field and tighter budgets for high school sports. That could lead to cuts to equipment expenditures and, perhaps, to smaller sports programs that depend on revenue from football in the fall and basketball in the winter. High school sports in Arizona have been stopped, revived and delayed again under state orders and limits issued by the Arizona Interscholastic Association, the governing body for high school sports. But the situation is fluid, similar to that of college and professional sports pondering whether it’s possible to have a 2020 season at all. “You miss hearing the sounds of the gym and the weight room,” said Pete Jelovic, athletic director at Centennial High School in Peoria. “Even when school starts, the passing periods or the lunch periods, you hear all of those things and you get to interact and you build up towards events. “We miss having that interaction on our campus and that routine, and just the daily things that happen on a high school campus. We would like to get back to normal as quickly as possible, but we also have to do it safely.” Rudy Alvarado, athletic director at Arcadia High School in east Phoenix, and several other high school athletic directors across metro Phoenix say the budget impact will likely be delayed until next season, because gate receipts usually are used for subsequent seasons. “If the pandemic limits the number of guests we can have at our games,” Alvarado said in an email, “then it’ll definitely cut my funding for the ’21-22 school year. My gate receipt is probably 70 to 75% of my spending money so losing that will hurt.” High school booster clubs are also dealing with fallout from the pandemic. Booster clubs help and support high school student athletes and coaches by raising money for sport programs for high schools in their community. “Some of our fast-food sponsors put us on

Stands potentially empty of fans during the normal high school season in the country could mean creative ways to bring revenue to high school teams. (AFN File Photo)

hold because they were not sure how this was going to affect them and if they were going to be able to survive it or not,” Elizabeth Dahl, who is the booster club president at Highland High School in Gilbert, told Cronkite News in a recent interview. “In our program, our money not only provides equipment and things like that, it also provides team meals at all three levels and extra workout gear,” Karen Eulate, booster club president at Red Mountain High School in Mesa, told Cronkite News. “Those are the things that will probably be on the chopping block because they are not directly tied to student safety on the field, whereas equipment is.” Autumn Daniels, the athletic director at Agua Fria High School in Avondale, said new uniforms for athletes may be temporarily placed on hold in the Agua Fria Union High School District. “Uniforms is one thing that our district has already communicated might take a hit, so they are prioritizing those in terms of years and condition of them and how they’ve been used,” she said, adding that the district may roll over funds left from last year’s athletic budget. Even as revenues are challenged, expenses have risen over such items as hand sanitizer, thermometers, disinfectant and face masks for players. “We purchased about 200 masks for our athletes as well,” Daniels said. “A lot of the other sanitation items have been purchased from the district level to support us, too. I think that’s going to have an impact is really having to keep up with those items that wasn’t something that we had

as part of our budget previously.” Potentially empty stands mean Agua Fria, in the West Valley, is considering some creative ideas to bring revenue to its games. “The fans are what makes the sporting events and athletics with their spirit and excitement,” Daniels said. “We’ve talked about doing ticketless sales and cashless sales, so everything would just be done with a program called GoFan. That might be a possibility and, essentially that would be screening everything, so watching everything live or online.” GoFan is an online service for high schools around the country that allows fans to buy and share digital tickets online to high school sporting events. HewittTrussville High School in Alabama and Gainesville High School in Georgia are among the schools that plan to utilize the digital ticketing service for all athletic events this upcoming school year. Some high schools may have to cut some of their sport offerings to save money. “We’re very worried,” said Karissa Niehoff, the executive director for the National Federation of State High School Associations in a report by aspenprojectplay.org. “We are hearing across the country that schools are facing anywhere from 20% to 50% budget cuts – very dire straits.” “State (athletic) associations are looking at anywhere from $150,000 to over $2 million in losses to support programming and tournaments,” Niehoff said. Team workouts across metro Phoenix have been conducted in fits and starts. What had brought a sense of normalcy to coaches and the players was suddenly

halted on June 29 as the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) announced that all high school sporting activities would be delayed until Aug. 17, the start date set by Gov. Doug Ducey. Since then, the start of official practices have been pushed back further. Football is scheduled to begin Sept. 7 with games on Oct. 2. Earlier in June, high school football programs across the Valley had been working out as teams and participating in limited football activities based on AIA pandemic guidelines. “Once the governor came out with his address, we basically shut down what we were doing that day, as far as practice goes. I understand that what we are doing is safe for kids so I support it 100 percent,” Desert Vista football coach Dan Hinds said. “It’s been difficult through this thing, for everybody, not just for Desert Vista, but for all high school football programs.” But he believes guidelines from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the AIA is the main priority as everyone continues to navigate life through the pandemic. If football is to be played this fall, schools must be cleared to go into phase three of the AIA guidelines, which include no limitations on players. “We’re still in stage one here in Tempe Union,” Hinds said, “and until we get out of stage one, we’re talking about masks, we’re talking about social distancing, we’re talking about all kinds of safety guidelines to follow. If we don’t get out of stage one, I don’t see how we can play football in stage one. In fact, it’s impossible.” Despite the financial challenges faced by high school sports, Hanson believes sports are important in teaching life lessons and bolstering health. “When you look at the research on athletics, there’s a clear benefit for those kids who participated in athletics and extracurricular activities, in their lifetime,” Hanson said. One major study by Ohio University’s Online Master’s in Athletic Administration Program shows parents of about 7.8 million children believe it improves children’s mental and physical health as well as provides them with the necessary skills

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who previously was the head coach at Clark-Atlanta University and the first African American defensive coordinator in the SEC. He will take on that same position for the Pride and be a physical education teacher on campus. Mike Gibbons, a social studies teacher, will be the offensive coordinator while Giovann Melendez, the school’s equipment manager, is an assistant. Kenny Lacy, who was one of the top offensive tackles in the nation in the 2013 class out of Mountain Pointe returned to coach the offensive line. “It’s been a blessing and I’m excited to give these boys a chance to do something bigger than themselves,” said Lacy, who played at UCLA after Mountain Pointe. “That’s what coach Lauer gave us a chance to do here and now I want to turn around and give it back to them. It’s special. I feel thankful to be here.” Lauer has already shifted the culture in the Mountain Pointe football program. He coined the phrase “Embrace the Chase,” which has different meanings for each player and coach but leads back to one general thought of doing their best every

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“Everything is day-to-day and even weekto-week,” Huffine said. “All of our coaches have done an outstanding job. Where we are as a community, it’s giving our doctors, administrators like myself and our coaches a good feeling at the moment. If things change, we will make an adjustment.” Huffine, who took over as Tempe Union’s athletic director in July, commended each school for its work in providing a safe en-

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to advance in their future careers. Some states already have postponed high school athletics for several months. The California Interscholastic Foundation announced on July 20 that all high school sports seasons will be delayed until December or January. The Maryland Public Schools Athletic Association announced Aug. 3 that all Maryland high school athletics will be postponed until at least January.

time they step out onto the field. Devon Sparks, a junior running back and defensive back for the Pride, said the new culture set forth by Lauer and the staff has been easy to embrace. “Everyone knew things were going to change,” Sparks said. “All we can do is grow from it. I’m pretty happy with the change.

This is so much more than just a regular football season with everything going on, but we have really come together.” Sophomore running back Robert Moore III, who transferred from Chandler in January, said the coaching staff and players have made him feel at home. He became accustomed to the familial atmosphere from his time at Chandler. Now, Moore feels the same type of energy surrounding the Mountain Pointe program. “Everyone has come together as a family and we all have one main goal,” Moore said. “It’s important to all of us.” Lauer’s was able to build a relationship with his players through a computer screen due to the virus. It wasn’t until early June he was able to once again come face-to-face with his team in a limited fashion. Tempe Union has since moved onto the second phase of the district’s return-to-play plan, which involves larger groups and the use of shared equipment such as footballs. Since then, their relationship has grown. “Last Wednesday, we got better, and I sum that up with trust,” Lauer said. “Last Wednesday, they began to trust us a little more. I can date and mark that. That’s what you look for every so often. In any

program, you hope to have players believe in your process, let us establish the culture and as they relax, they give you more. “We got that out of them and that’s exciting.” It has become clear that Lauer’s presence has already shifted the direction of the program. Numbers across all three levels are up, athletes from other sports are joining the team and those from other schools looking for an opportunity have chosen Mountain Pointe. Frana said he’s even received calls from parents who share their excitement for the program’s direction. Expectations are high for those in the program, but not in the way that would reflect in the win/loss column. Lauer aims to set the tone for players both new and old to give it their all on a daily basis in the classroom and on the field. So far, they’ve been able to do just that. “I would expect teams to see discipline and accountability from us right away,” Lauer said. “Of course, I don’t know what that will look like on the scoreboard, but I expect fans to see a new group. “Once we really start to get going, I want to see us get better every week. That’s my expectation right now.”

High school football coaches and athletic directors remain unsure of what the near future holds for them and student athletes this school year. “We’re just kind of going off the information that we are given. It’s really hard to tell what it’s going to look like,” Hinds said. “We don’t really know what the (AIA’s) plan is. Does that mean we’re going to play three less games? Does that mean the season is going to be pushed back into the winter sports? We don’t know what type of adjustments they’re going to make.”

Scott Hare, the head football coach of Mesquite High School in Gilbert, said that although he hopes a football season can happen, he is prepared for multiple scenarios. “The COVID spike is definitely worrisome for me, in terms of what’s going to happen and there’s just such an unknown right now with the fall,” he said. “I’d like to be able to play football, but I also need to prepare for the possibility of the season being moved back and even worse than that, possibly even eliminated.” Daniels is among athletic directors,

coaches and fans who look forward, one day, to games. “We definitely miss the athletes, families, kids and our communities at all levels. So, I’m super excited to see the kids again and looking forward to their energy and renewed appreciation for each other,” Daniels said. “I’m a firm believer that athletics helps teach kids life lessons and character. I think as challenging and tough as this time is, the adversity will help us come back better and stronger than ever.”

Eric Laur has begun to establish a new culture in the Mountain Pointe football program this season, one that has been embraced by all players. (Pablo Robles/AFN Staff)

vironment for athletes. “We’ve had very little issues in terms of COVID,” Huffine said. “We do temperature checks and health attestation forms every day that are uploaded to our athletic trainers and sent to our district doctor. They’ve done an amazing job of letting us know if we are safe to move onto another phase.” Despite Phoenix Union’s decision and the thought of other districts in hard-hit areas likely to follow, Huffine said Tempe Union

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plans to push forward with fall athletics. He said the district will continue to follow guidance from its health experts and the AIA, which, at this point, will also press on with its recently amended fall sports schedule that had golf begin Monday and other sports over the course of the next three weeks, including football. However, the AIA’s timeline for fall sports could change next week after new recommendations and guidance is released by the association’s Sports Medi-

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cine Advisory Committee. “We are continuing to do our part of socially distance, wear masks, have proper hygiene,” Huffine said. “The kids have done an amazing job because they know what is at stake. “It’s a testament to what they are doing that we are able to continue moving forward.” The Tempe Union Governing Board meeting can be viewed online at the district’s Facebook page.

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Pandemic be damned: Ahwatukee Nutcracker a go BY COTY DOLORES MIRANDA GetOut Contributor

eaps of faith aren’t anything new for professional dancer and Dance Studio 111 owner Kimberly Lewis of Ahwatukee. She has a nearly unflagging optimism, starting when she envisioned and then founded the Phoenix Suns Dance Team 30 years ago. This year of the pandemic, there were trying moments as her 27-year-old dance studio went dark. Like a mother hen, Lewis kept her students together and communicating through social media using cooking/baking classes and bedtime stories that she read. On July 31, life returned to Dance Studio 111, located in suite 111 at 4910 E. Chandler Blvd, when onsite dance classes resumed for the first time in more than four months. And now, faith is evident again as Lewis holds auditions this Saturday, Aug. 22, for the 21st annual Ahwatukee Foothills Nut-

entering the U n ive r s i t y of Nebraska, Lewis’ alma mater. “So much has been taken away from our children that we felt it is important to bring the magic of the Nutcracker this holiday Little Angels Leni Grace Arena and Jenna Hansen curtsy before the Sugar Plum Fairy, played season,” she by Avery Lewis, in one of last year’s Ahwatukee Nutcracker performances. (Special to AFN) said. “We’re taking it one day at a time and cracker Ballet performed each December at this moment we are holding auditions to enthusiastic crowds. “People have asked if we would be can- on Saturday Aug. 22 and planning to bring celing the 2020 Nutcracker due to COVID the Nutcracker for the 21st year to our Ahand the answer is... we’re moving forward watukee Foothills Community.” The annual Ahwatukee Foothills Nutwith the 2020 Nutcracker,” said Lewis from Nebraska, where her youngest daughter is cracker Ballet, held at the Desert Vista

Telethon bringing light in darkened world BY KATY SPRINGER GetOut Contributor

he COVID-19 crisis has hit the arts community especially hard, forcing the cancelation of live performances across the globe. Five months later and stages are still dark, cutting off revenue and creating uncertainty for many local theaters. Meanwhile, Valley thespians have precious few opportunities to share their talents and theatergoers have no good options for enjoying stage productions. One local theater is addressing these issues head-on. On Aug. 22, Valley Youth Theatre will present VYTal Affair-athon, an eighthour, Jerry-Lewis-style telethon featuring live and recorded interviews and

performances from 132 current cast members and alumni performers. They will include well-known names from Hollywood and Broadway and some Ahwatukee performers. Said Bobb Cooper, longtime artistic director of the theater, “I believe VYT has always been at the right place at the right time and that we can always find the silver lining in anything that might come our way, including this pandemic.” VYT alumni – including Academy Award winner Emma Stone and Broadway’s Nick Cartell, who recently completed a two-and-a-half-year run as Jean Valjean in the National Tour of “Les Misérables” – are among the 132 performers who have signed on to help raise money for VYT. The telethon will be streamed live

from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on facebook. com/valleyyouththeatre, youtube.com/ user/VYTPhoenix, and at VYT.com. Ahwatukee’s Molly Prefling will step into the spotlight with her performance of “I Don’t Know My Name” by Grace VanderWaal. The 11-year-old performed in VYT’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” in 2017. The online event will replace the 26th annual VYTal Affair, the theater’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Since March, VYT has canceled four major productions along with in-person classes and camps. Molly is eager to participate in the

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Molly Preﬂing of Ahwatukee, seen here with Cody Rooney, will be performing in the Valley Youth Theatre telethon. (Special to AFN)

High School Fine Arts Theatre, has become a holiday tradition with its rich staging, intricate costumes and exceptional dancing by dancers ages three through 19. Many of their ballet alumni go on to be professional dancers – several of them are current and past members of the Phoenix Suns Dance Team. Others perform on dance teams or troupes at the universities they attend. As she has interacted with students on Facebook and YouTube since mid-March, Lewis said she is painfully aware of the toll that isolation has already taken on her young charges. For some, it continues as many school campuses remain closed. “With online schooling this year, children need to have interaction with others after a long day of being in Zoom classes,” Lewis said. “Doing the Nutcracker this year is so important for our children to connect with

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fundraiser. “I want to be in VYT’s 2020 VYTal affairathon because I want people to know that even if I’m only a kid I can still do many incredible things,” she said. “I want to participate because I love to sing and I have been very self-conscious about my voice, so even auditioning is a big confidence booster.” VYTal Affair-athon provides a reason to be hopeful, not to mention opportunities for thespians to jump back on stage at a time when performance opportunities are few and far between. Most of the telethon was pre-recorded in accordance with social distancing guidelines. In addition to vocal performances of beloved Broadway favorites, the fundraiser will include live Zoom interviews with alumni, original songs written for the event, virtual cast reunions, multi-track numbers and a few surprise guests. Each hour of the telethon will be hosted by a local celebrity, including Yetta Gibson, Cory McCloskey, Gina Salazar Hook, John Hook and Brad Perry. “My quarantine has been very boring and repetitive and I can tell my little brothers are tired of me singing all the time,” added Molly. “It will be really nice to get away from COVID-19 and do some-

Valley Youth Theatre has been dark since all venues were closed in March as a result of the pandemic. (Special

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thing that I love.” She’s not the only one who feels that way. Indeed, VYTKids from productions over the past 30 years jumped at the opportunity to participate in the fundraiser. “For the first time ever, we will be able to showcase the incredible talent Phoenix has to offer to people around the world,” said Cooper. “We have performers from the age of 9 to seasoned professionals who were in our shows in 1989. They include attorneys, po-

lice officers, professional cheerleaders and drag queens, Broadway performers, TV stars and even Academy Award winners.” High-profile performers who got their start at VYT include Emma Stone, Jordin Sparks, Kimiko Glenn, Chelsea Kane, Max Crumm, Matt Dallas, Columbus Short, Nick Cartell and Sam Primack. Also performing are from 18-year-old Anna Mettes and 10-year old Brooklyn Martin. Anna, who is entering her first year of

college, said, “Valley Youth Theatre means so much to me and I would love to use this as a positive way to transition into the next stage of my life.” “Through all of the shows I participated in, I always looked forward to going to the theater and interacting with the staff and other members of the cast,” Anna added. “I became so much more outgoing through my time there and it really helped me overcome some of my anxiety, particularly about making friends.” Brooklyn, who is performing “Waiting for Life” from “Once on this Island,” jumped at the chance to get back on stage to support VYT. “VYT means everything to me! It’s given me more confidence in performing and I have made lots of new friends,” she said. “Plus, they have Bobb Cooper and he is the best!” Viewers can tune in and out anytime throughout VYTAl Affair-athon. For more information or to make a donation, visit VYT.com.

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others and to have an outlet to express themselves away from a computer and online schooling,” she added. This Saturday’s auditions, like her dance classes, bow to COVID-19 recommended requirements of preventative hygiene and social distancing in her 12,000-squarefoot studio. “We will be holding in-person auditions in a sanitized, social-distancing, proper COVID protocol dance rooms inside Dance Studio 111,” Lewis explained. “We’re fortunate to have five large dance rooms and we’ve taped off 10’x10’ boxes for each dancer auditioning to have their own social-distancing box to dance in,” she added, noting that even before she reopened, she was adamant all risks of exposure to the coronavirus be addressed. “We’ve also had a professional sanitizing company come in and sanitize our studio from top to bottom, including our AC unit,” Lewis said. “Every single day we have the studio sanitized. It’s a lot of work but we want our students and their parents to feel confident when they come in. And throughout our rehearsals, we’ll be following all prop-

Audition times Saturday begin at 9 a.m. for youngsters ages 3-5, followed at 10 a.m. for ages 6-9. Ages 11-12 will audition from 10 a.mnoon. Boys of all ages audition noon-12:30 p.m. This includes dancers and boy actors for the Christmas Eve party scene, where the expansive Dance Studio 111 owner Kimberly Lewis said that if Desert Vista High School’s audistage is filled with torium is off limits this December, she’ll stage the beloved Ahwatukee Nutcracker in a park. (Special to AFN) music, merriment er Covid protocol as the safety of our cast and guests as the Nutcracker is gifted Clara and her brother Fritz by her mysterious is our top priority.” As Lewis prepares for the Nutcracker Uncle Drosselmeyer, played for the 21st auditions, she’s encouraging all area year by Lewis’ brother Kurt Broer. Traditionally, the largest group of those youth, even those with limited dance experience, to come and try out for the many who audition are dancers ages 13-19. They have the longest time slot of dancers parts available in the holiday ballet. “Even if you haven’t had a lot of dance, ages 13-19 audition, from 12:30-2 p.m. Another Nutcracker tradition is the middon’t let that discourage you. You’ll have four months before the performances, and that’s night run, when Lewis drives the neighborhoods, putting up yard signs to announce what we’re here for, to teach you,” she said. ”You don’t have to be a student at Dance to the student living there that they captured one of the coveted solo roles. Studio 111 to be in our Nutcracker.”

“Then on Sunday morning, everyone meets at the studio where we’ve posted the names of the entire cast and the parts they got. On Sunday, we also have the passing of the crowns where last year’s Clara and Sugarplum Fairy pass their crowns onto the 2020 Clara and Sugarplum Fairy,” said Lewis. And then, one of the most bandied questions of the 2020 pandemic must be asked. What if the ever-morphing COVID-19 regulations mean the Nutcracker won’t have the use of the Desert Vista High School theatre for the mid-December three performances of the Ahwatukee Foothills Nutcracker Ballet? Fear not, the intrepid Kimberly Lewis has that possibility covered. “I’ll have it in the park,” she announced authoritatively. “Oh yes, I have a back-up plan. I’m not going to have them tell me ‘you can’t have use the theatre’ and disappoint all these dancers and actors who always work so hard for four months. Nope, we’ll put it on in the park if I have to.” For more information on the Ahwatukee Foothills Nutcracker Ballet auditions see AFNutcracker.com or DanceStudio111.com.

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