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Classrooms reopen for thousands of TU students BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

housands of students were to return yesterday to Tempe Union campuses and thousands more tomorrow as the district reopened classrooms for the first time since mid-March. While all other East Valley school districts, including Kyrene, fully reopened for five-day inclass learning this week or earlier, Tempe Union officials are taking a conservative approach by breaking up each high school’s student population into two groups that will either be in classrooms Monday-Tuesday or Thursday-Friday. The rest of the time, they will continue athome learning. All students will be at home on Wednesdays, which has been designated for deep cleaning and sanitizing all buildings and rooms. Since the district observed the Columbus

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Day/Indigenous Peoples holiday on Monday, yesterday was the first day for the mass inclassroom return. Returning students and teachers face a starkly different environment than the one they left when all schools in the state were shut down in March at the onset of the pandemic. Students and teachers will have to answer three COVID-19-related questions and have their temperature checked at the main door every day. Masks will be mandatory for all students and staff. Students will be sitting 6 feet away from classmates in classrooms and from friends in the cafeteria for the most part. Tempe Union’s cautious approach to reopening partly reflects the great disparity among district ZIP codes when it comes to the three metrics the county advises districts to follow in deciding when campuses are safe. Overall, according to the latest data posted by the county health department last Thurs-

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s partners in business as well as life, Yani and Jodi Deros have been the parents of invention. The Ahwatukee couple’s company, ATOM, has conceptualized, tested and developed over 300 products for a range of national and global brands from Honeywell, KitchenAid and UBS to Axon, the former Taser International – generating more than $3 billion in product orders over 15 years. Now, they say, their latest invention, CIRQ+CLEAN, could be the answer to the arduous task of cleaning and disinfecting hotel

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Now that Phoenix City Council last week approved reopening of outdoor playground facilities in all city parks 6-yearold Hailey Elias was only too happy to go frolicking in Pecos Park. The community center remains closed pending further city action. (Pablo Robles/AFN Staff Photographer)

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rooms, offices and even classrooms. They’ve already met with leaders in five states to tout Cirq+Clean’s potential to effectively – and in touchless fashion – decontaminate classrooms and spare teachers, students and custodians of the arduous task in a matter of minutes. The year had not started out that way for the 19-year Ahwatukee residents and Boston transplants who base their company in Skysong, Arizona State University’s economic development complex in Scottsdale. When 2020 began, the Deroses were touting CIRQ+, a mult-functioning hub that resembles a miniature version of the Star Wars robot R2D2 and turns hotel rooms into smart hotel rooms. “We have engaged with almost 1,000 hotels and properties around the world to capture their challenges, aspirations and unmet needs that eventually built the foundation of CIRQ+,” Yani explained, adding that spending at least 100 nights a year in hotels while traveling for his business got him thinking about the technology in the first place. “As a result, we found an incredible opportunity to develop a technology solution that could transform any hotel room in the world instantly, modernizing the space with one system.” Depending on the model, Cirq+ allows guests to control thermostats and lights and interface with the front desk and room service. One benefit of the app, Yani said, is that

And, as Yani explained, the couple confronted a decision: “We either sit back and ride this out or we take it upon ourselves to use our smart room technology and develFlanking Yani and Jodi Deros with their invention are their children, Andrew, a Desert Vista op a solution Class of 2018 member and now an ASU junior majoring in mechanical engineering and industrito take on COal design, and Alicia, a 2014 Desert Vista grad who graduated last year from ASU. (Special to AFN) VID.” the user’s preferences, such as room tem“We saw the devastation that was happerature, will travel with him or her be- pening across the world and sitting back tween CIRQ-equipped hotels. in our home, we were saying, ‘What are we The technology has benefits for hotel going to do? You know the future doesn’t operators, too, enabling them to control look so bright,’” Yani explained. energy costs and include thermal occuATOM got to work and by September pancy sensors that reduce energy con- they were unveiling at a New York City sumption when rooms are not occupied. media event CIRQ+CLEAN, a touchless As 2020 began, he and Jodi were upbeat sterilization device that moves around about their invention. the room on a robot and dispenses an “We raised $1.6 million to help us ad- electrostatically-charged mist of an EPAvance this technology and we were going registered fluid. on an incredible tear at the beginning of “Because we’re technologists and innothe year with our second-generation sys- vators, we started thinking about how can tem – and then COVID-19 hit,” he said. we leverage our smart room capabilities Suddenly, travel ground to a halt – and to take on COVID-19 and through a series with it the hotel industry. of internal meetings and brainstorming we leveraged our capabilities and discovered a natural liquid.” The liquid, HOCL or hypochlorous acid, “is a natural substance that is similar to what your white blood cells make to fight off infections and diseases in your body,” Yani said, explaining that it has been used since World War II in caring for wounds. “It’s EPA-registered to kill pathogens, including the novel coronavirus,” he said. “So we got a hold of the liquid and we started thinking, ‘Okay, how do we treat surfaces and spaces that people live in because there’s really a lot of uncertainty out there?’” Once they had developed the spray device, they needed a robot to move it around the room. “We asked our son to tap into the netCIRQ+CLEAN scoots around the room spraying a fine mist of a fluid that the EPA has registered as a coronavirus work at ASU and see what he could pull tokiller. In the upper corner are the different sizes of the CIRQ+ hub that the Deroses are marketing to hotels. (Special to AFN) gether,” Yani said. “He networked with his

friends and brought on three graduates and underclassmen at ASU to help build the robotics portion of the system.” That was around July 4 and by Labor Day, they were ready for the New York City debut. The Deroses said hotel operators are excited about CIRQ+CLEAN’s possibilities. For example, it can keep housekeeping staff safe. Once the initial spraying is complete, housekeeping can safely enter the sterilized room to change linens, clean bathrooms, vacuum and complete other tasks. Then, when housekeeping leaves, the hub can be told to spray the room again for the next guest. The fluid itself is “a superior layer of sterilization,” the couple said, not only because of its effectiveness against COVID-19 and other coronaviruses but also because it doesn’t trigger respiratory problems like many disinfectants and sanitizers do and because it’s safe for children, adults and pets. It’s also inexpensive, Yani said, since it takes only about a quarter of a liter to treat an 800-square-foot room. The Deroses have their eye on another market as well. With the sheer number of classrooms that school officials have to give extra attention to provide safe environments for students, they’re meeting with officials in various states – including Arizona – in the hope of selling them on the device. Andrew Collins, principal of the Phoenix Modern School said CIRQ+CLEAN has been a Godsend. “Our challenge is how do we do really big things and important things with a very limited staff,” Collins said, adding that he likes the device’s effectiveness “and its ability to do it multiple times a day in order to keep our studio spaces as healthy as possible.” Added Yani: “Teachers are on the front lines and they’re being asked to do things that they didn’t sign up to do and parents are obviously concerned sending their kids back into the spaces. This is a very unique circumstance that nobody ever planned for and we see ourselves as a so-

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Then in 2018, neighborhood and political pressure for a full interchange became so loud that the agency decided to take a second look. ADOT officials sought public input, and hundreds of emails poured into the agen-

quiries as to whether a residential version of CIRQ+CLEAN is in the offing. “I think that from a commercial standpoint, there’s going to be a lot of need and demand in that area and I think eventually in time we could consider that.” But right now, he and Jodi are focusing on schools and offices. “There’s a real major crisis that’s unfolding here and we’ve got to do something about it,” Yani said. “We’re just, first and foremost, thrilled to be able to provide a solution to protect the teachers and the students and give parents peace of mind.” Information: cirqplus.com or info@ cirqplus.com cy with the overwhelming number begging for an interchange. After several months of engineering and environmental study, the agency in November 2018 bowed to popular demand and said it would shell out the estimated $10 million needed to build a full interchange.

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ing Sept. 22, the disparity in the readings prompted board member Andres Barraza to again call for opening classrooms only one day a week, splitting student bodies into four groups instead of the current two. But Superintendent Dr. Kevin Mendivil and his aides rejected that proposal, saying it was unworkable. They also have said that additional safety measures would be in place for schools in ZIP codes with higher virus readings. A survey of parents students that drew 7,134 replies showed that roughly 61 percent of Tempe Union’s approximate 11,000 students were likely returning for the limited in-classroom instruction while the rest will stay with distance learning for the rest of the semester. Desert Vista High will see the highest percentage of students returning among the district’s seven campuses. The survey showed 70 percent of Desert Vista’s students would be on campus. Mountain Pointe had the fourth highest percentage – 55 percent – of students returning, behind Corona del Sol (64 percent) and Marcos De Niza (64). The survey also showed students whose household income is low enough to qualify them for free or reduced-price lunches were less likely to return for in-class learning, with about 54 percent opting for classrooms as opposed to 67 percent of non-Title 1 students. No mention has been made by Tempe Union officials as to whether they will follow Mesa Public Schools, Gilbert Public Schools and Chandler Unified in posting COVID-19 cases by school. Those three districts last week said they would update

Some high school cafeterias in the district, such as Tempe High, have been redesigned so that only one student will be sitting at a socially distanced table. (Tempe Union)

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This chart shows the percentage of each Tempe Union campus’ students who are returning versus those opting for at-home learning the rest of the semester. (Tempe Union)

file along routes marked by floor stickers while desks will be separated 6 feet apart. Assistant Superintendent Sean McDonald told the board Sept. 22 that for the most part, Tempe Union schools have three different sizes of classrooms and most will be able to safely seat 12 to 18 students. Governing Board members will get a pretty immediate report on how Tuesday’s return worked: they have their only meeting of the month tonight, Oct. 14. And Mendivil warned them last month not to expect a perfect re-entry, particularly as teachers are still learning to navigate a schedule that not only makes them juggle at-home and in-class teaching but possibly also teaching the same class to two different sets of students on different days of the week. “Our teachers – they’re wonderful,” Mendivil said. “They’re perfectionists. They want everything to be perfect on day one and it’s not going to be. And it’s okay.” Board President Berdetta Hodge wondered if the district has enough manpower to keep students in line and obey social distancing rules and to administer the temperature tests and screening that will be done daily as students and teachers enter each building. “We have a mantra,” McDonald replied. “It’s going to be all hands on deck during this time.” How long that time will last is an open question. Mendivil has previously told the board that the current hybrid learning format could continue at least for the rest of 2020.

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empe Union teachers will be confronting some additional tasks when students return to campuses this week. Here are some of the 20 reminders they were given in a list titled “TUHSD Teachers Day and COVID Responsibilities.” • At entry point, answer the three COVID questions either in writing or using a QR code/Google form. • At entry point, your temperature will be taken. 100.0 degrees or higher = you

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nify that the classroom has been used and will need to be cleaned and disinfected. • Be sure the room is set up for social distancing (6 feet or more if feasible) and make student seating charts for each class period. • Remind students of the mitigating factors that are required of all people on site, such as face coverings/masks, social distancing of at least 6 feet, no touching, etc. • At the end of each class, prior to dismissal, a COVID cleaning bell will sound. The teacher (or designee) will take the Benefect Decon 30 spray bottle and spray on mist setting each desk and chair that

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TU making tech easier for students, teachers TEACHERS BY ALEXANDRA COSTELLO AFN Contributor

empe Union High School officials took advantage of the fall break last week to help students who forget the passwords on their school-issued laptop. Passwords were put in place so students can verify themselves and not have to reach out to tech support for resetting passwords. As this system progresses through the school year, it will provide students with a single sign-on launch pad so they can get into multiple accounts without having to remember so many passwords, Michael Anderson, an IT representative for the district said. Over the last six months the Tempe Union High School District has been working diligently to ensure online learning for students is as easy as possible, district officials say. When COVID-19 hit, “nobody could anticipate a global pandemic that was going to shut down schools to the extent it did,” district spokeswoman Megan Sterling said.

Sterling said she has distinct memories of the initial meetings as the district was leading up to the announcement of school closures and cannot believe it has been almost six months. Since the time of those initial meetings, the district has prioritized making resources available for the students, she said. The district introduced a new one-toone program that gives incoming freshman an opportunity to check out a computer that they will use all four years they attend Tempe Union schools. Within four years all students in the Tempe Union High School District should have a computer they can keep with them for the duration of their time in the district, Anderson said. A phone call tree was set up to make students feel more comfortable reaching out to tech support. Students can call a number, answer a few short questions about their tech issues and be directed to someone who can help. Faculty support has also been a high priority for Tempe Union.

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A study conducted by Education Development Trust recommended that districts provide guidance, training and resources for teachers to be more supported in moving towards effective online learning. All Tempe Union teachers received training on how to be successful in online programs and access to new software to help engage students, Sterling said. The district is also currently in the process of giving teachers new hardware, said Anderson. Hardware includes updating all the classrooms, so they have a smart camera in the room that will follow a teacher around 360 degrees. They will also be provided with Bluetooth headsets so they can hear and understand students online and in the classroom at the same time. This ensures that virtual students are not being held back by lack of technology, added Anderson. The district has been trying to be as “proactive as possible” with education technology over the last six months, Sterling said.

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Ahwatukee man makes genealogy an artform BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI AFN Contributor

elping others trace their family tree through the generations is a hobby David Davenport has turned into an artform. The Ahwatukee resident has examples of his work on display at the Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA’s “Artists Among Us” exhibit wall through Oct. 31. Although Davenport has already completed 135 genealogy charts, he said he’s ready, willing and able to help others search their family’s sometimes circuitous journey through the decades and often centuries. He doesn’t charge for his time, though there is a charge for the Utah-based Family Chartmasters service he uses to design the layout and print the genealogy charts. Davenport’s interest in genealogy and creating these charts began 11 years ago when he decided to track his own family. “I decided to research my family, and

David Davenport stands with some of his genealogy charts that are mounted in the lobby of the Ahwatukee YMCA. (Pablo Robles/AFN Staff Photographer)

even though I’d done it before, I saw a chart I liked at a company called Family

Chartmakers, so I phoned and talked with them,” he recalled. “They have a designer

that puts it all together, and they have tons of examples.” Davenport has made two charts for his family. The �irst one traced his family beginning with Thomas Davenport, his eighth great grandfather on his father’s side who was born in England in 1615 before immigrating to the U.S. where he died in Massachusetts in 1685. His grandmother, Evelyn Legg Davenport, was born in England in 1870 and died in 1952 in Rochester, New York. Three years ago, he and his wife Cheryl celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary and Davenport decided to do one of his own progeny, which made for a large chart as the couple has six children, 24 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren with numbers 12 and 13 due in two and eight weeks, respectively. “My wife’s line is also shown on this

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ike any theater company, Kimberly Lewis’ Dance Studio 111 has taken a beating in the pandemic. But while Lewis is back in business, even the hardships of 2020 cannot dull her excitement over her impending presentation of the 21st edition of the Ahwatukee Nutcracker Ballet. And it’s a tradition she intends to keep no matter what social distancing demands there may be. Even if the traditional venue at Desert Vista High School is not available, Lewis intends to present it in a park. While it remains to be seen where the show will be presented in mid-December, Lewis’ cast of dancers is already hard at work in rehearsals. And this year, she’s excited by the fact

er,’” Lewis said. Two of the queens have been robbed of loved ones by COVID-19. One lost a grandmother who helped raise her and anThe cast for this year’s Ahwatukee Nutcracker includes: from left: Marzipan Queen Taylor lost Carey, Russian Queen Laycie Michell, Queen of Sweets Mikaylee Bellino, Snow Queen Abby other stepfaBigelow, Sugarplum Fairy Ashleigh Griffin, Arabian Queen Lexa MacKenzie, Butterfly Queen her Niyana Harris, Angel Queen Kiara Reyes, Spanish Queen Maddy Mindeman and China Queen ther to the Gigi Tosca. (Courtesy Kimberly Lewis/Dance Studio 111) coronavirus. “Parents told me these two girls getting that nine of the show’s 10 royal queens these important roles brought them joy are new. “These young dancers have been train- during a very sad time,” Lewis said. Lewis held auditions in August and ing since the age of 2 in the hopes of one day becoming a queen in ‘The Nutcrack- maintained her tradition of putting signs

in the front yards of the girls selected for key roles. “There were lots of tears of joy this year when these dancers woke up to �ind a yard sign in their front yard with their very �irst queen role,” she recalled. Some of the cast have a long history with Lewis’ production. For example, Kaiya McDonald, who is cast as Clara, has been dancing in the Ahwatukee Foothills Nutcracker Ballet since age 3. Ashleigh Grif�in is playing the Sugarplum Fairy, her fourth year as a queen. The 18-year-old freshman at the University of Washington and parents Jacquie North and Chris Grif�in have lived in Ahwatukee for the past six years after moving from Texas. Grif�in has been dancing for 14 years with a focus on ballet and is making her 12th Nutcracker appearance, four of

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chart – her father’s side is from Ireland and her mother’s mostly from the U.S.,” he said. Davenport, 75, �irmly believes every family should investigate their genealogy as it is a history of what has been and may have clues to the present and future. “I believe genealogy is important to all of us. I think we need to know where we came from. I think it’s more and more important to know about our ancestors,” said Davenport, who has lived with his wife in the same house in Ahwatukee since 1994. Davenport said through researching our ancestors, there are often surprises to be unearthed. “Maybe I might not look like your dad, but you get a photo of your great grandfather and you learn you look just like him,” he said. “And you may learn why we do certain things, certain traits.” When Davenport starts working with a new client, he does in-depth research. If there is no photo available of a longpassed relative, through his online research he’ll �ind where the person was buried and then locate someone in that area to photograph the gravestone. “I’m a member of the LDS church and recently I put the address of the cemetery where someone’s relative was reported buried and then found the closest LDS chapel. I contacted them by phone. The bishop had someone in his ward go take a photo of the gravestone. I wish I had come up with

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which have been with Lewis’ production. “The holidays are her favorite time of year,” Lewis said. “She loves the magic of the Nutcracker and all the wonderful memories she has made.” Kaiya McDonald, 13, will play Clara. An eighth grader at Elite Performance Academy, she trains in all forms of dance and is in her eighth year at Dance Studio 111, where she has been dancing since she was 3. This will be Kaiya’s ninth year dancing in the Ahwatukee Nutcracker. Kaiya lives in Ocotillo with her parents Chris and Amy McDonald and sister Braelynn. “Kaiya’s favorite part about Nutcracker is the relationships she gets to build with the cast,” Lewis said. Abigail Bigelow, 17, is making her �irst appearance as the Snow Queen. The Peoria girl is the oldest of six and attends Arizona Connections Academy Online School to get more time to train for

David Davenport needs a couple charts for his family tree, as demonstrated by a family reunion a couple years ago. (Special to AFN)

that 10 years ago,” he said laughing. Retired at age 67 in 2013, the last nine employed as a workers compensation specialist for Phoenix-based Swift Transportation, Davenport launched his new hobby. In the seven years since, he said he’s come across some fascinating history. “There are so many interesting stories,” he said, citing discoveries of 1800’s outlaws, and another done for a local man who was 8 months old when his father died in a gun battle with the Roaring 20s gangster Baby Face Nelson. “There’s a wide diversity of stories to be found; I’ve run into some that are quite intriguing.” Of Davenport’s six genealogy charts on display at the YMCA is one of the lineage for Amy Rulli, a long-time Ahwatukee resident. Her ancestry chart harkens back to Catanzaro and Nusco, Italy, in the 1700’s.

a ballet career. She trains at The School of Ballet Arizona and is in the highest level of the school’s professional program. Mikaylee Bellino is in her �irst role as Queen of Sweets. The daughter of Tara and Danny Bellino of Ahwatukee, the 12-year-old dancer is in seventh grade at Altadeña and has appeared in the Ahwatukee Nutcracker eight of the 10 years she has been dancing. “Her favorite part of being in the Nutcracker is making memories with her fellow cast, which happen to be some of her best friends,” Lewis said. “This year is even more special because she remembers being a little BonBon and looking up to the Queen of Sweets. Now she can’t wait to share the stage with the new little ballerinas.” Kiara Reyes is the Angel Queen for the �irst time. Kiara, 12, of Chandler, is in seventh grade at Akimel A-al Middle School and has been dancing for nine years. “This year is my third Nutcracker,” Kiara said. “I love being with my friends in the Nutcracker cast and helping the younger

“I come from a very large and close family, we all lived close by each other in Pennsylvania. We’re traditionally Italian on both sides,” she said. “We have so many relatives, we weren’t able to put everyone on the charts. Even my parents’ families were large. There were eight children on my mom’s side and 11 on my dad’s.” Though her family was close knit, there were surprises when Davenport did his research. “We just really knew our generation and the one before us, so a lot of things came to light,” she said. “Dave was able to come up with things we didn’t even know. “My mother’s family, the Orlandos, lost several children in early childhood, as happened during that time. Dave located a grave marker that revealed an additional child no one alive today knew existed.” dancers learn their parts,” she said. Gigi Tosca, 12, is playing the China Queen for the �irst time. A seventh grader at Akimel, she also is in her �ifth Ahwatukee Nutcracker. “I love the Nutcracker because it is a beautiful holiday tradition for me and my family,” she said. “I love Nutcracker rehearsals and hanging out with my dance friends. I love music and art but dancing is my #1 favorite activity.” Maddy Mindeman is a �irst-time Spanish Queen. The daughter of Jason and Cathy Mindeman of Ahwatukee, the 13-year-old is an Akimel eighth grader and has been dancing since she was 3. “I am so excited to be the Spanish Queen this year because it is my �irst time being a queen and I love being a role model for the little ones,” Maddy said. The Nutcracker is so special to me because of all the memories I have made so far and all of the amazing people involved.” Laycie Michell is the Russian Queen and

Rulli said passing along her family history to her daughter Blaise means a great deal to her. Among them is an uncovered story behind a substantially-sized stained glass window in a Connellsville, Pennsylvania church that was sent from the city of Nusco, Italy to the Rulli family who had settled in Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania, where they owned and operated a hotel. “It depicts St. Amato, the patron saint of Nusco, watching over the people of the city and the Rulli family who’d left for a new home in America,” she explained. “Dave is dedicated and skillful in researching the charts and he’s very well known for his talent in Arizona and Utah.” Davenport is modest about his work, which he refers to as his hobby. “I’m retired and I get a lot of joy out of doing it,” he said. The majority of his charts run approximately 24 x 36 inches, though some can be larger or smaller, as evidenced at the exhibit at the Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA at 1030 E. Liberty Lane. He said the size makes it easier to �ind a ready-made frame at local stores. Family Chartmasters, which does the design, printing and mailing, charges between $250 to $350. “They make wonderful one-of-a kind gifts for Christmas, weddings and birthdays,” he said. Davenport can be contacted at DaveDavenport@cox.net or by phone at 480600-1114. He does not accept texts. said she feels blessed to be getting a queen role with her debut participation in the Ahwatukee Nutcracker. Laycie, 13, and the daughter of Stephanie and Anthony Ameen attends Altadeña. Lexa MacKenzie, a 13-year-old eighth grader at Horizon Honors, landed the role of Arabian Queen – a �irst for her. She too is appearing in Ahwatukee Nutcracker for the �irst time and is ecstatic that she got the Arabian Queen role because her favorite color is blue “and it is such a mysterious character to portray.” Taylor Carey is a also a new queen, playing the Marzipan Queen. Taylor, 12 and a seventh grader at Altadeña Middle School, is the daughter of Sue and Mike Carey of Ahwatukee. This is her second year performing in the Ahwatukee Nutcracker. She said she loves the magic and excitement of the Nutcracker and “learning and growing thanks to the amazing Dance Studio 111 teachers.”

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TU Education Foundation slates golf tournament

The Tempe Union High Schools Education Foundation is seeking sponsors and players for its On Par for a Purpose golf tournament at 8 a.m. Nov. 19 at Arizona Grand Golf Course. Sponsorships range from $1,500 to $5,000 and the money supports the foundation’s mission of creating “a vision of an enhanced educational experience that broadens student achievement and promotes workplace success. The foundation supports innovative teacher projects, mentor and tutor programs, at-risk student summer school and special education programs. Last year, the tournament raised $40,000. All district golfers will play on teams representing a school in the district. The teams will be competing for a chance to win a $1,000 grant to their school. Organizers are making arrangements to ensure all participants’ safety. Information: onparforapurpose.com.

tion by calling 480-706-6040 or email dancestudio111@ dancestudio111.com. Studio 111 also has started regular classes for children ages 3-4 from 10-11 a.m. Thursday. This is not a free class and includes a half hour of tap and a half hour of ballet.

Free women’s workout offered at Ahwatukee home

Emma Caumont and her husband Ron Rocco are offering a free workout program for women only in their pool. Their Waterthon is held in a pool with a temperature of 93 degrees. While there is no charge, donations are welcome. Details: waterfeel.club. Only eight women are allowed in order to maintain social distancing and all touch surfaces are sanitized regularly. To reserve a time: eventbrite.com/e/waterathon-for-womentickets-120423480873. Available Tuesday-Thursday at 7 a.m., 7:40 a.m. or 8:20 a.m.

Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club is much around AFFAN slates raffle fundraiser very The Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club hasn’t let the pandemic for Lost Our Home pet rescue shut it down. Members meet online every week and AFFAN will be hold a charity fundraiser Oct. 19 for its charity, Lost Our Home pet rescue. Arrival times will be staggered between 9 a.m.-noon to follow the social distance guidelines. 40 gift baskets and items and 85 gift cards and certificates will be raffled off, including a $250 Southwest Airlines gift card. Attendees will purchase a to-go box lunch. For information: affanwomensgroup@gmail.com.

‘Mommy and Me’ dancing lesson slated at Studio 111

Dance Studio 111, 4910 E. Chandler Blvd., will hold a free “Mommy and Me” dance for mothers and toddlers up to age 30 months 9:30-10 a.m. Oct. 15. Dance instructor Carolyn Butters will provide a free lesson, which has been a stepping stone for many girls to a dance career. Moms must make a reserva-

have resumed speakers now that it’s fall. Margaret Wright, a Kyrene School Board candidate, will be the club’s guest speaker tomorrow, Oct. 15. To ensure online security, people interested in the Kiwanis Club or attending a virtual meeting can contact President Mike Maloney at mike.maloney2003@gmail. com.

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Mountainside Martial Arts Center and the Women in Business group of the Ahwatukee Chamber of Commerce are partnering for a free two-hour self-defense seminar 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 17 for ages 14 and up at 3173 E. Chandler Blvd. Ahwatukee. To reserve a free spot, contact Sensei Rick Savagian at 480-759-4540 or info@mmacaz.com.

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t is 8 a.m. Saturday and the three-month old Impact Nutrition in Ahwatukee is already bustling with business. Among those ordering T-Bombs, replacement shakes and on-the-go protein donuts are a dozen members of the Desert Vista High School cross country team, accompanied by their coach, Chris Hanson. “We sell T-Bombs from the moment we open up as well as throughout the day; it’s like having a cup of coffee only healthier,” said Jon Sigerud who owns the Herbalife store at 3145 E. Chandler Blvd. with his wife, Renae. He describes the T-bombs as made with green/black tea along with a shot of flavored aloe and an energy effervescent tablet loaded with vitamins to help boost the immune system. Sugar-free flavors create the 35 different offerings including the Thunder players. “Many mornings in Minnesota before school started, we’d serve between

Renae and Jon Sigerud own Impact Nutrition in Ahwatukee, offering a variety of nutrition products. Since they opened three months ago after moving to Ahwatukee from Minnesota, they’ve found a big demand for what they specialize in. (Pablo Robles/AFN Staff Photographer)

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he state’s high court won’t overturn the order by Gov. Doug Ducey blocking residential evictions. In a brief order last week, the justices spurned a request by the Arizona Multihousing Association to determine if the governor could legally stop landlords from ousting tenants who have not been paying their rent because of COVID-19. The ruling does not resolve the legal claims by the landlord group about the scope of the governor’s emergency powers. That would take a full-blown trial,

Impact Nutrition, it’s apparent this is no ordinary health-and-nutrition store. This is a happening nutrition club that sells healthy drinks, foods and snacks, supplements – even beauty products – and offers one-on-one consultations for those wanting to pursue a healthier lifestyle. Last week’s grand opening of the new business culminated Saturday with live entertainment and special events. It was a true “welcome to the community” for the Impact Nutrition owners, who moved to Ahwatukee from Minnesota last May. Since Impact Nutrition opened in July, the business has proven to be a magnet for area athletes including the Desert Vista girls and boys cross country teams, encouraged by their coaches, Megan Ping and Chris Hanson, respectively. “I told my team about Impact,” said Hanson, who started the boys and girls cross country programs in 1995. “I told them I was excited to have a

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She said the ruling will have consequences not only for those who own rental properties but for the whole economy. “We can fully expect to see a rental home foreclosure avalanche in the months to come, or certainly in the beginning of 2021,” LeVinus said. The only relief, she said, could come from $100 million that is supposed to be used for eviction relief. But LeVinus said only about $18 million has actually been distributed since the pandemic began. There was no immediate comment from the governor on either the order or whether he intends to let it expire as scheduled at the end of the month. But even if the justices had taken up the case and overruled the governor, it would have had no immediate effect. Last month the Centers for Disease Control and Pre-

ercise classes in Minnesota and has joined a few of Ahwatukee’s local gyms to take fitness classes. “Creating a time that I can get a workout in is so important to me,” she said. “I’ve always been active with running and exercising but the older I get the busier life gets and distractions can easily take away the importance of this time. “I know that having friends and kids that help me stick to my goals and activities are so important. I love that my daughter runs, she keeps me going and I Renae Sigerud whips up a healthy shake at Impact Nutrition. often hear her say, ‘come on (Pablo Robles/AFN Staff Photographer) mom, keep working hard and keep breathing’ – words I used to say a perfect fit for a nutrition club,’’ he said. Both Jon and Renae are active and en- to her when she was younger and just joy hiking, biking and attending local starting to run,” she laughed. “Getting involved in a local gym was imworkout classes. Both were active in college sports, and portant to me too because it helps me stay currently he is a volunteer coach with the connected to people and accountable to showing up.” Desert Vista Mountain Bike Club. Physical activity is one of three goals Renae is an assistant coach with the Thunder girls cross country team, which she says she makes certain to include in includes her daughter Katie, a junior. The her day. “Every day I try and live my best day, Sigeruds also have a son, Cody, an Altadeand I have three goals that impact my day. na Middle School seventh grader. “We’ve always been into fitness, and Those goals are one, bringing God into my have been consuming Herbalife for eight day and devotions; two, working out or years. We consume a lot of their products some physical activity; and three, having my Herbalife shake & T’bomb,” she said. every single day,” said Jon, 49. “Having my shake for breakfast helps Ranae, 43, taught spin classes and exvention issued its own anti-eviction order which runs through the end of the year. The landlords claim the governor lacks the constitutional authority to tell constables around the state not to process eviction orders, even those issued legally by judges. They also contend that the gubernatorial directive is violating both the property rights of landowners as well as their right to enter into contracts. In seeking review, the landlords acknowledged that the governor can exercise certain powers in a public health emergency but said 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.’’ The way the landlords figure it, by the time the order expires – assuming it is not renewed – it will have been 221 days that

tenants have not had to pay rent. 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 rent-withholding 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 issue before the court dealt only with the legal questions. Ducey said there is a direct link between his order and public health. “The fight against evictions is key in slowing the spread of the virus,’’ wrote Brett Johnson, the private attorney retained by the governor to defend him in all

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AFN invited all eight candidates for the Tempe Union High School District Governing Board to write a column on a topic of their choice for our Oct. 14 edition. The candidates who accepted that invitation are published today.

Bastian: TU Governing Board needs a parent on deck BY LORI BASTIAN

have lived in Tempe with my husband, Nick and our three sons for 17 years. We own a small business, and my husband and I are very involved in the community. I am an involved parent, and I enjoy keeping up with what is going on in our schools. So, when I learned that critical decisions were being made by a Governing Board

that did not include a single parent with kids attending our schools, I was shocked. This summer, the current board considered defunding school resource officers, and in June they voted to limit in-person learning to one day a week without more on-campus options. Many parents sent emails, called, and posted concerns. Most received no response. Parents who wanted – want – our children to be given the option to return to in-person learning felt we were not being heard. It was during this time that I

decided to act. Within 18 days, I gathered over 1,100 signatures to get my name on the ballot – 700 more than required. Propelled by this grassroots effort to get a parent of high school students on the board and provide in-person learning options for students, I will do my part to make sure all families are heard and respected. The district’s inconsistent communication with families and staff during COVID-19 has also been a huge disappointment. While Kyrene, our neighboring feeder

district, communicated at least weekly with families throughout the summer, TUHSD parents were lucky to get an email every two to three weeks. My first order of business will be to help open and improve the lines of communication so that all parents and staff receive regular, transparent, and timely information. In the last three months, I have talked with many families who have shared other issues and frustrations. Our schools

me to continue serving Arizona’s next generation of leaders. I am proud of the work we do to ensure our Tempe Union high school students have access to a high-quality education, that our staff members are treated with dignity and respect, and that our community understands how and why we make decisions. I have dedicated my career to serving others, and I am running for re-election to continue representing thousands of families who care about what goes on

inside of our schools and within our community. My mission in my second term as a Tempe Union Governing Board member is to prioritize the health and safety of our kids. Long-term, that means finding a way to reopen our schools and our economy in a healthy and safe way. In the interim, I have been fighting – and will continue to fight – to make it possible for thousands of students, teachers, parents and other TUHSD community members to carry on life as they wish.

We are closing the digital divide to ensure our students and educators have the technology they need to learn and work effectively. We are investing in good wages and benefits to ensure we are attracting and retaining talented staff standing in front of our youth five days a week. We are investing in the community by offering services beyond just education. At my core, I value education and ser-

underfunded in Arizona. Now that we are adapting to the pandemic and trying to get students and teachers back to school safely, we are seeing just how harmful the state’s continued underfunding of education has been. As an educator and parent, I have seen and experienced firsthand the consequences of an underfunded system. I have taught classes of 38 sixth graders who can hardly fit in my classroom, and my son has been in a class with 33 other 5th grade students.

Securing funding for my orchestra and choir programs can feel like another parttime job, and I know my peers have the same struggles. We have seen our pay slashed and are now seeing teachers working harder than ever to provide instruction to both in-person and remote students without any additional compensation. This is effectively a pay cut. Our devastating teacher shortage has also been exacerbated by this pandemic. As of mid-September, we had 1,728 teach-

ing positions vacant, 3,079 teaching positions filled by noncertified staff, and within one month of school starting 751 teachers quit. The system is not sustainable and to say a solution is past due is an understatement. Our constitution guarantees Arizona students a public education paid for and improved upon through taxation. Over the years our lawmakers have

see BASTIAN page 34

Hodge: Kids’ health and safety are top priorities BY BERDETTA HODGE

love our Tempe Union community. I have been an Arizona resident for over 30 years and attended Tempe High School and Arizona State University. I am a workingclass mother, not just to my two sons but to our entire district family. I am proud to serve as president of the Tempe Union High School District Governing Board and I stand to ask you to re-elect

see HODGE page 34

James: Why Prop 208 is good for Arizona education BY SARAH JAMES

ecent well-funded attacks on Prop 208 have confused Arizona voters, but this initiative is a lifeline for Arizona children. Education has long been a concern in Arizona which has been made acute by drastic cuts to education funding over the past few decades. Despite a slight boost in funding in 2018, education continues to be severely

see JAMES page 34

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Lowe: Will continue prioritizing academic success, equity BY SANDY LOWE

s I look back on my journey to my position as Governing Board member for Tempe Union High School District, I’m amazed at the valuable experiences I have had in this community. Each taught me unforgettable leadership skills, what issues are important to our community, the details of school bud-

gets, as well as other critical aspects of providing a quality education. In the 2007 election, our community voted down a M&O and capital override along with a bond issue for Tempe Union, further hampering our ability to recover from the Great Recession. So, in 2008 a committee was formed to pass all three measure in November 2008. A daunting task at best, and my first experience on our district committee. Little did I know that this experience

would be the beginning of my love and respect I have for Tempe Union. We were blessed to have two experienced facilitators, Dick Foreman of Tempe and Mel Hannah of Ahwatukee. I still marvel how these two gentlemen brought together such a diverse group of people with different ideas for the good of our kids. There were definitely teaching moments for me, like when I naively suggested to the Kiwanis group, if they had to decide whether to vote for a Tempe Bond

measure or our district’s ballot measures, vote for education. I realized quickly after that, the importance of supporting both. Today I love our city and appreciate everything they do for our community, especially in terms of supporting our schools. In the end, we celebrated the passing of all three measures, a first in Arizona history. I didn’t truly understand the invalu-

prevalent of an issue teenage suicide has become. We as a community have lost too many friends and loved ones. That is why I got involved with our school board and am running for a seat this year. As someone who grew up here in Ahwatukee and graduated from our schools recently, I have seen and understand the daunting challenges our students face on a daily basis. We often talk about schools needing to involve students to determine the best

course of action to support them, but too often that fails to occur. Through my opportunity to create and chair a student advisory committee at the district, I was able to bring a fresh set of eyes to the discussions the district had. This perspective is one I believe to be vital to bring to a five-person governing body that oversees high schools in order to make the most informed decisions that reflect all parts of our community. Our students have a chance to have a

board member who looks like them, understands them, and has seen the direct impact this board has had on their lives. When it comes to mental health, there are many things district policy can address – such as hiring more counselors and social workers, reducing administrative tasks for counselors, critically examine the role and operations of our counseling departments and profession-

agreement on a political issue or topic, often one that will never come to light or see a vote. In 2016, I was honored to be elected to the Kyrene Governing Board and humbled to be elected by my fellow board members as president of the Governing Board. Over the last two years I have been astonished to find a lack of real, succinct and demonstrable leadership from numerous public officials. I believe the vast majority of all who seek public service as elected officials are

good people with the best of intentions -Individuals who truly desire to make their community a better place. Unfortunately, once elected few desire to make the difficult choices required to lead our community through the challenges we face. Aristotle said, “to be a good leader, you first need to be a great follower.” I believe that holds true today. I recall the arrogance of a young man, who at the age of 22, with a college degree

in hand and a desire to serve his country joined the U.S. Navy. That young man believed he should quickly become an admiral, instead of the deckhand he was. That young man, as you may have guessed, was me. The experience of learning to follow has paid enormous dividends over the years. By following, I learned to be a leader and by learning to be a leader I learned the

I have the opportunity to continue my professional work and impact the same students as they continue to move onto the high school level. If elected to the board, I will contribute my valued perspective as a Tempe teacher, as I collaborate with our neighboring school districts. As an educator, I regard student success as my highest priority, and I understand that achievement can look different for each student. Supporting

individual student strengths and needs, establishing strong relationships with students, parents and community members, as well as encouraging students to find their voice are three key ways that we can help all students blossom and accomplish great things. I observe and understand what our students go through on a daily basis, so I want to ensure they have adequate resources to be successful academically and emotionally in high school.

We should focus on preparing our students for the future, whether their future is in pursuing a talent, enrolling in a university, attending a trade school, owning a small business, joining the military, volunteering, or becoming an apprentice. I feel college readiness should be a part, but not the only focus, as we prepare our students for the future. We should be also steering them towards other options like

see LOWE page 34

Montero: I bring a fresh perspective to Tempe Union BY ARMANDO MONTERO

e are approaching two years since I stood at the podium in the Tempe Union Governing Board room for the first time to introduce a resolution surrounding mental health and suicide prevention. After losing a close friend of mine several years back, I began to recognize how

see MONTERO page 35

Myrick: Leadership in local governance is important BY MICHAEL MYRICK

have become increasingly more and more intrigued by the American obsession over national politics, and greatly disappointed in how divided our great nation has become. I have seen long-term friendships and relationships vanish in a moment, never to be repaired, simply because of a dis-

see MYRICK page 35

Reesor: My teaching background would be a big plus BY PAIGE REESOR

unning for Tempe Union is a personal story for me, as I am a middle school art teacher in Tempe. I have been serving in the publicschool system for seven years. I strive to inspire these students in their academic career by giving them the confidence to be successful.

see REESOR page 35

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BASTIAN from page 32

should be providing a great education to all students, whether they struggle academically or excel in honors classes. We must educate all kids. ELA classes at Mountain Pointe should not be listening to audio books – they should be reading books. Tempe High should have the same athletic resources as Corona and Marcos should offer the same honors classes as

HODGE from page 32

vice to others and I look for ways to serve our community beyond the dais of the school board. I am the vice president of the Booker T. Washington Child Development Center, which provides Head Start early childhood education services to low-income families in the valley. I previously led education outreach efforts with the East Valley NAACP, served

JAMES from page 32

continually cut taxes – especially for the most prosperous – leaving our state budget without the funding education desperately needs. When used appropriately, taxes uplift our communities. Invest in Ed will affect only the top 1 percent of Arizona income earners and will bring upwards of 940 million dollars into our schools every year. The proposed surcharge of 3.5 percent is applicable only to income over $250,000 for single filings, and $500,00

LOWE from page 33

able lessons I learned over the years from watching many community leaders until I began my time on this school board. The budget advisory committee provided information on how schools are funded and how to prioritize those precious dollars in providing excellence in education. The unification committee (whose goal was to create a ballot measure), made up of community members from Kyrene, Tempe Elementary and Tempe Union, gave me insight into how our three districts, as

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Desert Vista. Kids with IEPs and 504s should always be a priority so that they have the resources they need. I am greatly concerned that the prolonged virtual learning environment has only exacerbated the needs of lower income families and further increased the achievement gap. Additionally, a whole segment of our student population is suffering on a social/emotional level

due to isolation and difficulty learning online. We must get the kids, who need and want to be back on campus, back in the classroom. I am not a politician, and I never aspired to run for any office. I am only running because this district has issues, and I feel compelled to get at least one parent voice on the Tempe Union Board. I may not be the smoothest orator or have all the answers, but I care, I am intel-

ligent, and I will work hard so that we can make the best decisions for our district. Above all, I will listen to the whole community. I ask for your vote on Nov. 3d so we can begin the hard work of listening and responding to the needs of our community. I care about our district, and as a mom and a local business owner, I will do what is best for our whole community. And by the way, that often includes options.

fession within the first five years of service. The mentoring programs and scholarships to the Teachers Academy will encourage new teachers to join the profession and help increase teacher retention. While opponents have tried to portray Prop 208 as an enemy of small businesses, the reality is that these businesses will not be affected at all. The average taxable income of small business owners in Arizona is under $50,000. IRS tax data shows that less than 3 percent of Arizona taxpayers who claim at least a portion of their income from busi-

nesses they own have taxable incomes above the 250k/500k threshold. Additionally, both small businesses and larger businesses will benefit from Proposition 208 because a well-educated workforce helps attract and retain businesses to our state. Fighting Prop 208 in blanket opposition to any and all taxation is shortsighted. We need to uphold the Arizona constitution and we need to invest in our future. Proposition 208 does both. I support Invest in Ed and hope Arizonans will vote YES on Nov. 3.

on the Mesa Arts Center Foundation board, and led several parent-teacher organizations when my sons were in the Tempe school system. I am constantly listening to the needs of families to make sure that every dollar we spend is being put to the best possible use and that every decision we make prioritizes our community’s wellbeing. Climbing out of this pandemic will take bringing key stakeholders into the decision-making process.

My experience leading Tempe Union through hardship has taught me how powerful we are when we come together, what teachers need to feel prepared on Day One of instruction and what students need to feel ready for work, college or whatever else comes next in life. I am proud to be the first Black woman elected to serve Tempe Union. My experiences informed my outlook on the need to educate our kids in highquality schools.

different as we are, share the same goal of wanting success for our students. Co-founding the non-profit, the Parent Network, which brought school/district leaders from Kyrene, Tempe Elementary and Tempe Union together with parents, highlighted the importance of parents receiving relevant information and having a voice in upcoming decisions impacting their children. I share some of these experiences because of the impact they have had on how I make decisions today. My 18 years at APS as a research analyst has provided

me with problem solving skills supporting strong decision-making abilities. Committee work has taught me valuable lessons on how to work positively with different types of people and how to work together in a collaborative manner toward consensus. Visiting our schools regularly has shown me the importance of making sure our teachers, staff and students also have a voice in decisions. I know never to rush decisions, listening to all sides of an issue and making sure decisions benefit our students. I am honored to serve as your Tempe

for joint filings. For an individual making $251,000 (taxable income), that amounts to $35 per year. Half of the money brought in by Proposition 208 will go toward compensation for teachers and classroom support personnel; 25 percent will go toward compensation for student support personnel; 12 percent will go toward CTE (career and technical education); 10 percent will go toward mentoring programs to help with teacher retention; and 3 percent will go to a scholarship fund for the Arizona Teacher’s Academy. Half of Arizona teachers leave the pro-

If we are going to help our students understand the changes occurring around them, they need to have positive role models of many backgrounds who will be visible advocates for their success. Engaging with diversity, encouraging intellectual vitality and teaching our kids to ask important questions will help them become leaders of our community. I believe we can achieve that in the Tempe Union High School District. Will you join me in investing in our community?

Union school board member. If re-elected, I will continue to prioritize academic success for each student, equity in providing not only education opportunities but the individualized support students need, along with improving upon our current mental health support and making sure our teachers and students are always in a safe environment. I am optimistic of the future of Tempe Union, knowing we will successfully get through this challenging time and will continue to be one of the best school districts in Arizona.

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MONTERO from page 33

al development. While these all are steps in the right direction, what is rarely discussed is the stigma associated with mental health. I know, firsthand, a great many students who are afraid to approach a teacher,

MYRICK from page 33

value of humility, honesty, compromise, ethics, and hard work. I believe leadership skills are the single most important attribute a public official can possess. Serving those who agree with your policy and views is easy; a true leader understands the importance of serving those who don’t. I have had to make some very difficult decisions as the Kyrene board president. Three years ago, I expressed support

REESOR from page 33

trade school, art school or allied-health programs that celebrate our students’ strengths and talents. Going to public school showed me what I want all students to have access to in their educational experience. As a student growing up struggling with attention deficit disorder and dys-

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Since the pandemic hit, there is a surge in domestic violence in Maricopa County, as reported in a weekly update by District 5 County Supervisor Steve Gallardo. Wearing purple Oct. 22 is one demonstration of our commitment to end domestic violence. Encouraging anyone you know who is in or is vulnerable to domestic violence to seek help is another. The National Hotline 800-799-7233 is open at all times. Due to limited resources, the local area chatline 602-279-2980 is only open during normal weekday business hours, yet does have both English and Spanish advisors available. -CJ Briggle

Political sign destruction is suppression of opinions

Once again election season is upon us. It is unfortunate that too many Americans have little understanding or regard

counselor, or even parent about social/ emotional struggles due to this stigma. Mental health is swept under the rug and taken as a joke while those that are suffering feel as if they have nowhere to go. So many suffer in silence and fear because of this stigma. This is where we as a district and com-

for the “Red for Ed” movement and last year the need for all Kyrene employees to go thru Deep Equity training. Today we are faced with a level of social unrest not seen in this nation in decades and divisiveness that threatens to unravel the very fabric of our country. We need to deal with a global pandemic, and develop and manage a safe return to school, one that works for all of our kids. A true leader in these trying times puts aside his or her personal views and does

lexia, I worried I might not be successful in school. Luckily, I had early intervention, involved parents and dedicated teachers that not only helped me in my reading and writing skills, but encouraged my enthusiasm for learning in math, social studies, science and especially art. I became a teacher because I wanted to inspire students to overcome their

munity must come together to foster open and honest conversations about mental health. Options range from our health curriculum, social/emotional assemblies and much more. Simple messages such as asking “What are you feeling?” rather than “What is wrong with you?” can go a long way.

what’s right for the kids first, and then the community. Being a leader means accepting the inherent onslaught of social media, hate email and public outcry. Being a leader is about making difficult and controversial decisions where sentiment is only echoed by a few loud voices on each side of the issue. In Kyrene, we have schools focused on developing leadership skills, and the ability to understand and appreciate differing views. Perhaps it is time we as a community put an emphasis on demonstrating

challenges and find their strengths in their academics, the same way I did with the encouragement of parents and great teachers. I am passionate about creating the best learning environment for my students. I also want to be a voice for my students outside of the classroom. Everyday, I have the opportunity to make a difference in a student’s life and

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for one of our greatest rights, Freedom of Speech. Driving down Ray Road and 27th Street, I witnessed a man get out of his blue SUV and start pulling political signs of a party he clearly disagreed with out of the ground. This is becoming more common and is clearly evident around the Chandler and Ray interchange. What makes our Republic great is the brilliance that the founders had in constructing our Constitution. The acknowledgement that we have inalienable rights. We need constructive dialogue and an exchange of opposing ideas. We do not need the suppression of opinions. The rights of the minority must be protected no matter who is in the minority. Politicians today are fanning the flames to change the checks and balance system in our government to push their agenda and silence the opposition. The path some are advocating is the 50-percent-plus 1 rule. This undermines the basic foundation

of our government and will lead to tyranny. Packing the courts, eliminating the filibuster, eliminating the Electoral College and creating new states all with the intention to suppress the opposition will have no good outcome. Our country is fairly evenly divided in Congress. This is what we want. This forces compromise when adults are in office. Right now we have a collection of children who have little interest in working for the good of the people. Everything has to be political and their vitriol spurs people to try and suppress the rights of others. Our Republic is at stake. Citizens need to stand up and defend the rights of all Americans whether you agree with their position or not. -Bob Keller

Past student presidents support Armando Montero

As students, leaders in our communities, and past/present student body

This is just one of many instances where I believe a perspective of someone who has experienced the classroom in recent years and gone through the ups and downs of high school in our district is vital. I hope to continue the work I have started and bring a unique and fresh voice to the Tempe Union school board.

leadership to our children. Doing so will develop the visionaries, leaders and problem solvers of tomorrow. If we do the job we have been elected to do, our children will make the world a better place -- what more can one hope for? I have worked diligently to earn your trust, support, and respect. It would be an honor, privilege and pleasure to serve our community once again. I hope I have earned your vote for TUHSD board member in November.

give them an outlet to find their own voice through art. It is rewarding to see my students get excited about their education and start to figure out who they are as an individual. This is the passion that keeps me striving to do more for them. I hope to have one of your three votes for this election to see a teacher perspective on the board. presidents of Tempe Union High schools, we know the importance of the election for the Tempe Union High School District Governing Board. Oftentimes, we as students are not included in important conversations when it comes to the decisions being made about our schools which directly impact our daily lives. That is why we are excited to join together, spread our voice, and proudly endorse Armando Montero for the Tempe Union High School District Governing Board election this year. We, along with many other Tempe Union students, stood alongside him as he fought for more social/emotional wellness resources in our district all throughout high school – introducing and passing a resolution at the board level, sparking a statewide conversation around mental health, and testifying in committee at the State Legislature to ensure our voices

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were heard. We have seen his ideas being implemented district wide and witnessed the positive impact they have had on the student body. Students will finally feel as if they have a more direct voice on their school board and a seat at the table during important conversations which is needed now more than ever. Students are excited to see the change that Armando will bring to the school board. He is the only candidate who has sat alongside us in the classroom and who has walked alongside us in the hallways, and in recent years. Armando knows what issues we face. Armando understands what needs to be done and how to best meet the needs of our students – a fresh perspective that we feel has been missing from the Governing Board. He has seen the impact of the school board as a student, a community member, and a leader. Students will have a closer working relationship with the school board because of their trust in a recent graduate on the board and give them the opportunity to feel connected to the district. He always has and will continue to put students first. This election is special for so many students across the Tempe Union High School District. As past and present student body presidents, we speak for many students in the district when we say that Armando’s voice is one of the most important ones we can bring to the table this year. We are proud to join the many national and local endorsements he has received as they see the importance of bringing this fresh voice to the Tempe Union High School District Governing Board. We hope you join us as well. Editor’s note: The letter was signed by the following student body presidents: Morgann Kelly, Desert Vista, 2020; Haruka Margaret Braun, Desert Vista, 2019; Cris Navas, Desert Vista, 2021; Elyssa Goswick, Desert Vista, 2018; Johanna Crowl, Desert Vista, 2017; Brach Drew, Marcos De Niza, 2020; Braylen Drew, Marcos De Niza, 2017; Jayda Bebee, Mountain Pointe, 2020; Isabel Warriner, McClintock, 2020; Meghan Iris McCain,

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Keep Sandy Lowe on the TUHSD Governing Board

Sandy Lowe is worthy of your vote for re-election to the Tempe Union High School District Governing Board. The Nov. 3rd ballot is going to be crowded. As a result some important positions will be buried at the bottom. One such buried position will be the critical race for Tempe Union High School Governing Board. I urge everyone to keep Sandy Lowe on the board. She has tremendous institutional knowledge, sound judgment and commitment to the students and families. We need Lowe’s knowledge, wisdom and experience. Sandy has served eight years during very challenging times with a clear sense of integrity, leadership, knowledge, vision – and a whole lot of hard work. Sandy’s priorities include academic success for each student, safety at each school, mental health support for students and staff and fiscal responsibility. During the 10 years that I served on the board, I worked with Sandy on many district committees and clearly recognize that she possesses the qualities needed to fulfill these priorities. I urge citizens to vote for integrity and experience and re-elect Sandy Lowe. Learn more about her at sandylowe.com. -Zita Johnson

Responds to criticism of County Recorder Fontes

I am writing in response to a recent letter regarding Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes. Let’s set the facts right. Thinking back to four years ago, our elections in Arizona were a mess. The failed Presidential Preference Election, a 34 percent decline in voting locations despite Maricopa County being the fastest growing county in America; incorrect ballots being printed not once but multiple times in the same election; voters being told to cast ballots in the wrong location resulting in their votes being thrown away; and private personal information (like Social Security numbers) being posted on the open internet by the Recorders office. And worse, once the new recorder was installed in office, we learned a terrible working relationship existed between

the Recorder’s office and the County Board of Supervisors. Thanks to the hard work of former Marine, prosecutor and attorney Adrian Fontes, the Maricopa County Elections office is considered a model for every county in the United States. How did he get us there? • He and his team have worked to make sure the election systems and voter records are safe and digitally secure. As a Marine, Fontes was entrusted with secure information about our national security and he has publicly stated that the security of our elections and voting to be the single most important part of his job as County Recorder. • Fontes and his team have fixed our precinct problem. They created new precincts and rebalanced existing precincts, reducing wait times for voters across the county, especially in the fastest growing areas of Maricopa County. • Fontes has also made voting easier for citizens. He’s added new voting centers across the county so people can vote at their convenience, either by dropping off their early ballot in person or by going to any voting center and getting a ballot to vote, no matter where in the county they live. But perhaps the most important accomplishment Fontes has achieved has been repairing the relationship between the Recorder’s Office and the County Board of Supervisors. Working closely with the Republican board, especially former Chair Bill Gates, Fontes and the board have restructured the Maricopa County Elections Department for the first time in nearly 70 years, dividing it into two teams, one focusing on registration and early voting, the other election day and emergency voting. The Recorders Office is now responsible for voter registration and early voting, while the board of supervisors oversees election day and emergency voting. This bi-partisan team approach should be an example to everyone how Republicans and Democrats can work together to fix problems and make government work. We don’t need strident ideologues in government, we need pragmatic problem solvers who work with everyone. I was an active Republican for 34 years, working on campaigns across Arizona and elsewhere in the United States. Although I left the GOP, I still believe that government needs to be efficient and bi-

partisan to get things done. That’s why I am voting for Adrian Fontes for Maricopa County Recorder and encourage everyone to do the same. He’s proven that by working across party lines, you can make life better for those of us who live in Arizona. -Mike Schiller

Voter suppression results from poll site moves

When County Recorder Adrian Fontes decided to change the where to vote, the new program was not explained enough to voters so they would know how to find a center near them. In LD18, over 50 voters that we know of went to the church on election day to vote. They had always voted at the church and they were used to voting and then going to work. When it was explained to them this was no longer a voting place and they were given other centers to vote, most didn’t have time to drive to a new place they did not know and get to work on time. So, they didn’t vote in the primary. That was just one center. No one knows just how many people went to their old voting place to find no one there and not know where to go. I have already had calls about where people can vote and are the centers the same. Zip code 85044 has only 1 voting center and it’s not that easy to find. No other center is very close or convenient to use and go to work. You cannot keep changing where people vote and expect to not lose voters. Yes, you can vote at any center but most people like to vote at a consistent place and not have to worry if it will change for the next election. I consider it voter suppression if people can’t count on a consistent place to vote for each election. For anyone who is not sure where to vote or wants to talk about options you can always come to the LD 18 Republican office and we’ll help you. Address is 11011 E 48th St., 85044. -Nancy Dombrowski

Integrity should replace incumbent County Treasurer It’s time to change Maricopa County

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Treasurer. I’m voting for Dan Toporek. Maricopa County is the fourth most populated county in the U.S., with an annual budget over $3 billion. If managed more effectively, those dollars could go farther to serve all of us. That’s why I want to replace the incumbent County Treasurer who has no financial experience and who hired Russell Pearce (tainted recalled State Senator who authored SB1070) as his deputy. Dan Toporek is running to restore integrity to this office and will hire and manage a qualified team to invest our monies wisely. Dan is a retired Army helicopter pilot with 34 years of military service and leadership. He has a master’s degree in public leadership and has proven management experience to understand the needs of this important office. -Salli Nelson

Proposition 208 is not a solution for education

So why would we not want to invest in education? Arizona pays its teachers the worst in the nation, right? Our education system is failing our children and we need more money to fix it. I get it. And I agree we need more funding for our school system. Opponents of 208 say we need to be more efficient. The administration is stealing from the classroom and it can be run better. The money is already there. We have all seen the ads. The reality is government is never efficient and there will always be challenges getting money to the classroom. My problem with Proposition 208 is it targets a specific group of individuals to carry the burden of funding our schools. It will raise the top individual tax rate from 4.5 percent to 8 percent. A significant increase. All neighboring states, with the exception of California, have rates of under 5 percent, Nevada and Texas are 0 percent. In fact, 23 states have maximum tax rates of 5 percent or less and 7 states have no income tax whatsoever. And who are

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these people we are proposing to raise their taxes? Small business owners in large part. Not corporations, not a sales tax where everyone pitches in but specifically business owners in Arizona. For those of you who do not know, a business owner has to claim the profits of their business as income on their personal taxes. Yet reality is they do not actually receive all of those profits as income but rather reinvest the majority of the monies back into the business. They hire new people, give raises and bonuses, buy new equipment and expand operations as well as give back to the community. Local business owners need our support, not taxation and extra burden. Proposition 208 will put an unfair burden on local business owners and drive them out of Arizona or stifle their ability to grow their business. We need to find a better answer for our schools because 208 is not it. Say no on Proposition 208 and support local businesses. -Chris Wagner

McSally may be a girl but she is not a senator

Martha McSally has managed to offend at least a third of the human race in one brief statement. In a current commercial, she climbs into a fighter jet as though about to take off. She burbles on with negative rhetoric about her opponent, ending with “I’m your girl.” That remark offends me as a woman. I sure as heck don’t want her making decisions for me in the Senate. Vote for Mark Kelly. -Judy Wade

Not sure Democrats live in her country

Reading the letter “Terrified at the Prospects posed by Democrats” by Jan Johnson, made me question if I was living in the same country as Jan, let alone the same township.

Twice in her letter she mentions that she is terrified to live in a “communist” country, projecting that a Democrat as President or senate would turn this country to a communist country. If that is the case, then even I would not want to live in it. However, I know otherwise. Just four years ago (and before) we did have a Democrat in the White House. Were we a communist country then, Jan? Yes, you didn’t like Obama because “he took us in the wrong direction.” Really? From what I remember he inherited a recession with the housing crisis and then worked us out of it in eight years with the highest employment we have ever seen. If anything, our current POTUS, inherited a growing economy and has now driven us into a COVID-19 crisis, 211,000 needless deaths and a tanking economy. Even a Communist country like China has only 5,000 or so deaths and is back to normal. We are a joke on the world stage. Speaking of Communist countries, Trump’s lover-boy Kim runs one such country in N. Korea. Maybe you should address that love relationship to us common folks, Jan. Trump lies constantly and it is not just some general media which has been keeping track of that. You may prefer to just listen to certain talk shows which carry water for Trump but the sad truth is that by some reliable accounts his list of lies now go into thousands. Which brings me to my own story about an Obama hater at work. Twelve years ago, Kevin stated, during a lunch meeting, that our country would never see an election again – meaning that Obama would turn our country into a “communist” country. I immediately took Kevin up on it and challenged him to a $2,000 bet to put his money where his mouth is. Kevin obviously did not take the bet and four years ago when I met Kevin in the corridors, he very quickly avoided me and kept avoiding me. He was dead wrong! Wanna place a bet Jan? I have $2,000 sitting right here for the taking. -Stanley D’Souza

Shared taste for the tasteless just the beginning

It is always a pleasure to see a letter from someone who knows to cut through layers of pretense and go straight to the heart of today’s USA. In fact, so much do I appreciate such insights that I want to allay all fears of the country becoming a truly Red state. Having visited Communist countries in Europe and studied their ways a little, I can report that nepotism, steering wealth to the powerful elites, intolerance of any idea that does not exactly echo the official position, extreme glorification of the nation’s leader and an obsession with media control are standard features. So, anyone comfortable with the nation’s present administration should have no cause for concern. And just to offer a visual embellishment, a comparison between Nicolae Ceausescu’s decadently gilded palace in Bucharest when he was Romania’s president and Donald Trump’s bedroom (easy to find with an online search) shows they share a taste for the tasteless and almost look as though they used the same interior designer. -David Chorlton

Fire the coronavirus task force, go alternative

I am very surprised that the president contracted coronavirus. This tells everyone how lousy our mainstream medicine is. You would think that the President would protect himself so he couldn’t get a disease, but this would mean that the FDA would have to use alternative medicine because alternative medicine has nutrients that will protect you. My wife and I take nutrients to ensure that we can’t contract any disease. This is better than contracting the disease, then try to cure yourself of the disease like the president is doing. Our coronavirus task force should be fired for their approach to eliminating the virus. -Don Crook

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esert Vista head football coach Dan Hinds knew there would be growing pains for his program entering the 2020 season. The team, like other programs, was far behind those in years past due to the pandemic causing strict restrictions within Tempe Union High School District. But Hinds chooses not to use that as an excuse. Where he admits his team struggles is the overall lack of varsity experience due to its youth, a characteristic that was made clear in Desert Vista’s 42-10 loss to Highland Friday night. “This is the youngest team I’ve ever coached,” Hinds said. “We don’t have a lot of varsity experience and it’s hard to make the jump from freshman to varsity. But this group doesn’t quit. “They want to get better and they want to win.” Desert Vista struggled to do much of

Desert Vista sophomore athlete Michael Allison was one of the lone bright spots for the Thunder in their lopsided 42-10 loss to Highland on Friday night. (Photo courtesy Donna Mundy Photography)

anything on offense against a veteran Highland defense. The quarterback duo of sophomore Jackson Akins and junior Kaden Lentz was

Pride’s Zereoue Williams becoming one of top recruits BY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

ereoue Williams’ return to the gridiron this summer has been met with several surprises in the form of major Division I football offers. The Mountain Pointe High senior, who stands 6-feet, 8 inches tall and weighs 253 pounds, last played football in seventh grade. He began to devote all of his time to basketball, ultimately becoming a cerebral part of the Pride’s run to the state title game last year as a junior. Williams’ physical presence on the court as a power forward has so far translated to the football �ield. But his skills on the gridiron have only been witnessed in a

preseason scrimmage against Maricopa. He has yet to take a varsity snap due to a foot injury. But that hasn’t stopped colleges from calling. “It’s been pretty crazy,” Williams said. “A little overwhelming but it’s also been exciting. I didn’t know this is what college teams were looking for.” Williams’ �ilm against Maricopa opened the eyes of the likes of Florida State, Utah, Iowa State, Boston College and Arizona

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Mountain Pointe senior tackle Zereoue Williams has seen a dramatic uptick in recruitment despite not having yet taken an in-game varsity snap. (Pablo Robles/ AFN Staff)

unable to capitalize against Highland’s front-seven. Both quarterbacks were pressured, leading to mistimed passes that often fell incomplete.

Sophomore running back Quinton Ivey had lead-back responsibilities for the Thunder as junior Devon Grubbs was sidelined with an injury. Ivey, a downhill runner, was bottled up on most of his runs. Open running lanes from his young offensive line quickly collapsed, as he was held to just 23 yards on the night. One of Desert Vista’s bright spots was sophomore athlete Michael Allison, who capitalized on two fake punts that each went for 20 yards or more. Late in the fourth quarter, Allison was on the receiving end of a 31-yard pass from Akins that resulted in the Thunder’s only touchdown of the night. Allison �inished with 138 yards of total offense. “When you look past their youth and the lack of varsity experience, this is a great group of football players,” Hinds said. “I look forward to every week because there is a gigantic upside with this team and we are going to get better every week.”

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Like the offense, Desert Vista’s defense struggled. Highland’s offense capitalized on all but two possessions in the �irst half, quickly building to a 28-point lead in the �irst quarter. “We didn’t quit tonight, which is a good thing,” Hinds said, “and we saw a little success at the end. We needed that. There’s no quit in this group.” Hinds believes that success at the end of the fourth quarter will go a long way for his young team. At the very least, it gives them some con�idence knowing the system works. Con�idence is one aspect to this group Hinds believes never falters no matter the circumstance. He said that will play a big role as Desert Vista navigates through a brutal schedule that includes the likes of Hamilton and Chandler, two of top teams in the state that will contend for an Open Division title. “We are going to have a bunch of young kids who have varsity experience against some of the best teams in the state,” Hinds said. “Highland is a great team. These kids

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State. All �ive offers came in a span of two days. Since then, Oregon State, Missouri and Northern Arizona have also offered Williams a scholarship to play football. NAU was perhaps the most intriguing offer for Williams. That’s where his older brother and 2019 Mountain Pointe grad, Eriq, plays. Williams said it was the Lumberjacks who initially gave him the idea to pursue football again due to his size, speed and overall agility from his time on the court. “NAU told me they would like to see how I move on the �ield,” Williams said, “I thought it would be great because my brother goes there. I came out, worked with the football team and picked it up pretty well.” Williams has been able to pick up the tackle position quick thanks in part to training he and Eriq did together throughout the summer. He has also bene�itted

Mountain Pointe struggles in loss to Centennial

Mountain Pointe’s offense struggled to find any momentum against Centennial as the Coyotes dominated both sides of the ball to beat the Pride, 37-0. (Pablo Robles/AFN Staff)

are going to get the baptism by �ire, I guess, which is OK. It’s a good way to learn.” Desert Vista, now 0-2, has set its sights on a Week 3 matchup against Basha (0-2) to potentially capture its �irst win of the season. Much like the Thunder, the Bears

from Mountain Pointe offensive line coach Kenny Lacy, who played tackle for the Pride and went on to star at UCLA. His �ilm against Maricopa gave him con�idence that he was able to compete at the tackle position. Though, he admits there is still plenty to improve on. Just like he does in basketball, Williams critiqued his play after the scrimmage. He identi�ied key points of self-improvement, including sealing off the edge and not making false steps out of his stance. Williams said he knows all of that can be �ixed in practice, but where he wants to see himself truly improve is against live competition in games. Something he hasn’t been able to do since his injury suffered just days ahead of the Pride’s season opener against Higley two weeks ago. So far, he’s progressed in the right direction from his injury. He was on crutches to assist with walking as a precaution when Mountain Pointe faced Higley. On Friday, Oct. 9, just hours ahead of the Pride’s

are also a young team with a freshman quarterback in Demond Williams Jr. Hinds also expects to have Grubbs back in the mix with lead-back duties. “We are going to take a good look at Basha and we have to establish a run game,”

matchup with Centennial, Williams said he could push through and play. However, he was still benched out of an abundance of caution. He now has set his sights on Mountain Pointe’s Week 3 matchup against Shadow Ridge as his varsity debut as long as he continues in the right direction. “I’ve been working with the trainers to establish good mobility with it,” Williams said. “I can walk on it now and I’m pretty sure I can run. I hope to be able to go next week.” Williams is part of a long list of injuries the Pride have already dealt with in the pandemic-shortened season. He is among at least three other linemen and a slew of skill players who were forced to rest due to injury the �irst two weeks. Several others remain sidelined due to the Arizona Interscholastic Association’s transfer rule, which forces players to miss half the season. But even sidelines, colleges have been

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Mountain Pointe, fresh off a heartbreaking loss to Higley, was unable to muster much of anything Friday as the Pride fell in lopsided fashion, 37-0, to Centennial. The Pride’s defense struggled to stop Centennial’s powerful run game, led up front by an offensive line that hovers around an average of 6-foot-2, 290 pounds. The Coyotes had three different running backs rush for touchdowns Friday night, which helped them jump out to a 23-0 halftime lead. Still without several key starters up front, Mountain Pointe’s offense was unable to come up with any momentum to find the end zone. Like its Ahwatukee counterpart, Mountain Pointe (0-2) will look to Week 3 to capture its first victory, as the Pride travel to Surprise to take on Shadow Ridge (2-0). Hinds said. “I think once we do that it’ll take the pressure off our quarterbacks a little bit. We’ve got to work on our pass pro a little bit and we have to tackle better. “There’s a lot of things we’ve got to work on.”

calling. To say Williams has been surprised by his recruitment picking up at the speed it has is an understatement. He never imagined he would be in this situation. “I remember when Florida State offered me, they called while I was doing schoolwork and I just sat there stunned,” Williams said. “I don’t even think I realized they were offering me at �irst. “This all started with me just wanting NAU to offer me. I never expected this to happen so fast.” He has no desire to narrow down his list of schools any time soon. When the time comes, he plans to choose the one that will best �it him as a player and the one that will help ful�ill his dream of becoming a molecular biologist or software engineer should football not work out. “I’ve started doing my research,” Williams said, “looking at what some schools have and what others don’t have. I don’t want to narrow my list down just yet. I want to �ind the right school for me.”

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Boyce offers oasis of desert riparian plants BY ELLEN BILBREY GetOut Contributor

or those looking for a day trip out of Phoenix or Tucson, consider heading up into the Superstition Mountain foothills to one of Arizona’s most stunning gardens – a 353-acre oasis in the uplands of the Sonoran Desert called Boyce Thompson Arboretum. This is the largest desert arboretum in America, displaying 19,000 plants from around the world and recently Boyce opened its newly planted 13-acre Wallace Desert Garden just across Queen Creek from the main trails. The garden comprises 5,000 plants moved from H.B. Wallace’s home in north Scottsdale. Wallace was a geneticist who knew that saving endangered plant species would be critical in the future. He was following in the footsteps of William Boyce Thompson, who opened his arboretum in 1924.

Some big wheels were needed to relocated 5,000 plants of various sizes on geneticist H.B. Wallace’s home in Scottsdale to the Boyce Thompson Arboretum east of Mesa. (Special to GetOut)

Wallace and Thompson both developed species of food plants critical for today’s food production needs, such as highyield corn. Both started their gardens by collecting plant specimens from deserts around the world. Both also wanted desert plants to be protected, researched and studied for the many valuable uses these plants have today. Their activism emphasized that en-

dangered species are not just animals, but also the critical plants that are the cornerstones of our modern ecosystem. As you travel east toward the Superstition, you’ll see the large, exposed rock face of the sky islands jutting up from the desert floor. You’ll feel the majesty of the “Supes” especially in the spring with lush vegetation blanketing the mountains’ green hilly skirts. From February through

March the bright yellow Mexican poppies and lilac lupine are interspersed with the sunbursts of yellow palo verde trees and brittlebush dotting the verdant landscape. In the fall, bright orange Chinese pistache trees dot the landscape. At the first summit of the lower hills in the eastern Superstitions, get ready for

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24 artists in unique Heard Museum show DAVID M. BROWN Tribune Contributor

rad Kahlhamer of Mesa is among the 24 artists participating in “Larger Than Memory: Contemporary Art from Indigenous North America,” at the Heard Museum in Phoenix. Co-curated by Diana Pardue and Erin Joyce, this is the largest contemporary art exhibition ever at the museum, founded by Dwight and Maie Heard in 1929 to advance American Indian art and celebrate Indigenous peoples. Including artists from the United States and Canada, “Larger Than Memory” features 40 works in a variety of mediums created during the last 20 years. Native cultures represented include Salish, Kootenai, Lakota, Chemehuevi, Cherokee, Zagime Anishinabek, Choctaw and Seminole.

“As we began to receive the artwork for this exhibition, I was reminded once again that photographs of works of art serve an essential purpose, but nothing can truly replace the experience of actually seeing them,” said Pardue, the chief curator. “As we began to install the exhibit, I was amazed at the skill, the size of some of the works, and the concepts and critical thinking that went into the planning and creation of each.” Kahlhamer, who has lived in Mesa for two years, recalled, “I have always been attracted and inspired by makers and doers. “My father was a master carpenter in Tucson and I grew up in a maker’s environment. It was the same with the music I heard in Tucson: mariachi, country and rock on the radio. These were the foundational experiences of which my art

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Mesa artist Brad Kahlhamer has presented his work at many art shows, as he did above in New York City. (Special to the Tribune)

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Area guitarist releases music book BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI GetOut Editor

att Lloyd was never one for guitar instruction books. He’d rather teach himself or fiddle around until he got it. The Gilbert man considered writing a book but found it hard to balance his daily work with his gig in the alternative rock band The New Chums. Once the pandemic hit and teaching guitar became more of a full-time effort, he found time to finish “Guitar for Beginners: A Different Way of Learning Guitar.” “I always just said, ‘Bring a blank notebook’ and I’d hand write my lessons for each student,” said Lloyd. “Last year, I was thinking it would be so much easier to have a template, a book, so I can share the way I teach with other people if they want to learn. Lloyd has been teaching guitar for about 15 years on and off. He moved to

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a stunning view as you cross over Gonzales Pass. To the immediate right you’ll see Picketpost Mountain, a favorite hiking destination. Just a couple miles farther, Boyce Thompson Arboretum will appear on the right. Inside and along the riparian areas of Queen Creek, visitors find themselves immersed in an explosion of colorful unique plants indigenous to the desert and a cool hideaway from the hot desert floor. The Arboretum offers delightful walkways, some heavily shaded and others flowing through the desert cacti, plants and rose gardens. You can bring your furry pets on a leash as they are welcome to walk through the desert with you. When you check in, be sure to get both the birding map and the Curandero Trail brochures. The Curandero walkway highlights plants used for traditional herbal medicines. If you are traveling in the fall, Boyce has gorgeous leafy trees and plants that change color as the Sonoran Desert cools. Arizona actually has four months of leaf

Gilbert from Nashville in 2016 and his business picked up. “I have 10 to 30 students now. It turned out to be a full-time thing here now during the day,” Lloyd said. He wrote “Guitar for Beginners: A Different Way of Learning Guitar” with illustrator/graphic artist Josh Campbell. “The quarantine was a weird blessing for us. Obviously, it’s not for everybody. I started using Zoom for a lot of my lessons and for Josh and me. We couldn’t meet up anyway. We just hopped on our computers and spent three to four hours at a time communicating.” In about 60 pages, “Guitar for Beginners” goes over everything a fledgling guitarist needs to know, including diagrams of the instrument, how to read guitar tabs, major scales and public domain songs like “Twinkle, Twinkle,” “Happy Birthday” and “You Are My Sunshine.” “The book is the way I’ve been teaching for the last several years and I’ve put all of

those thoughts into a book,” he said. “I’ve tried to fill in the gaps anyway and make each page to where if someone’s sitting down on their own and they don’t have a teacher to help them, they’ll still learn. “It takes you right from the beginning and explains the parts of the guitar. It’s very simple, and very basic and hopefully builds you up.” The first pressing of the book, which sells for $14.99, sold out quickly. He’s grateful for the community he’s built in the Valley. “I taught about 200 to 250 students in three or four years,” Lloyd said. “All those students have families. It’s been cool to interact with so many families in the community. I don’t do much promotion for my teaching. I have a big enough network where I get one or two recommendations a week through text or email.” To purchase the book, visit lutnclothing.bigcartel.com/product/matt-lloyd- Matt Lloyd of Gilbert plays guitar for the alternative rock band The New Chums. (Kristen Bourdeau/Special to AFN) guitar-book

Fall offers a riot of color for people who amble through Boyce Thompson Arboretum. It also is a popular place for weddings and to take out-of-town visitors on a tour. (Special to GetOut)

discovery, from September on the Colorado Plateau to the desert riparian areas such as Boyce Thompson in December. Arizona’s February palette of color transitions quickly as orange California poppies and Coulter’s lupine cover the desert floor. Watch for the orange, pink and white

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There are 4,000 species in 182 families of plants in the Sonoran Desert region, creating opportunities in any season to come to Boyce Thompson to learn its secrets. If you become a member of the Arboretum, there are exhibits, tours, walks, classes and seminars featuring desert plants and animals. Enjoy the butterfly, geology, dragonfly and flower walks. The gardens are also an Important Birding Area as designated by the Audubon Society; you may capture a photo of one of the 275 species of birds there. In the Town of Superior, just a few miles further on Highway 60, Porter’s Cafe offers refreshments such as a prickly pear margarita and burgers, or you might trek to Jade Grille owned by famous chef, Lucy Wing with her Asian fusion and vegetarian-friendly barbeque delights. After lunch head back to Boyce Thompson with your ticket for more walk or to just sit and enjoy the peaceful solitude until you are ready to head back to the city. For schedules, booking a special event like a wedding, taking a class, or coordinating a large tour, go to BTArboretum. org/events or call 602-689-2723.

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ctober is National Cookie Month. And what better way to do just that than by starting where all cookies begin? Cookie dough. Here are some places where you can indulge in the tasty treat. You won’t find anybody telling you not to eat raw cookie dough here.

Scoopwell’s Dough Bar

The cookie dough is safe at Scoopwell’s because it has pasteurized eggs in it. So, it is safe to eat raw but is still able to be taken home and baked into a cookie. Coowner and “Vice President of Dough-ification” Kendra Scheer said, “We do have the occasional customer who is like, ‘I don’t know about this.” But after friendly reassurance and a sample, she said, “almost always they’re converted to dough lovers after they taste it.” Scoopwell’s also offers ice cream, ice cream sandwiches, cookie dough truffles called duffles, and fancy, gourmet ice cream cones from Konery Cones that come in vibrant colors to match the flavors.

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practice grew out of.” Three of Kahlhamer’s works are on exhibit: “Untitled,” 2019, gouache, ink on paper; “The Standard,” 2019, watercolor, coffee, ink on paper; and “36 Hours in Gallup,” 2019, watercolor, ink on paper. The exhibition encourages new ways of understanding Indigenous art, explained Heard Museum Dickey Family Director and CEO David Roche. “‘Larger Than Memory’ comes at a pivotal time in the global contemporary art world,” he said. “The exhibition presents artists . . . engaging with critical dialogues that touch all of our lives.” Many of the works consider the colonial power structures and bureaucratic strictures that have had lasting impacts on Indigenous communities, Joyce explained. “These include structural racism, sexism and the environmental crisis that

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Dough Licious Desserts

Here, they have all the regular flavors like chocolate chip and sugar cookie, but they also have fun offerings like birthday suit and granny apple. They make a keto dough and they change the flavor of it every six weeks. Dough Licious also has dough shakes, which is like a regular milkshake, but with a 2- or 3-ounce chunk of cookie dough added to make it extra thick and doughy. There’s a Dough Licious store location in Queen Creek, and they also have a mobile unit that visits events or neighborhoods. Dough Licious Desserts, 20784 E. Victoria Lane, Queen Creek, 480-5901866, doughliciousdessert.com, $2.49-$8.49

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has evolved at the hands of late-stage capitalism. These systems not only affect communities but also the environment.” Kahlhamer was adopted in Tucson from a Native American family. His adoptive family moved from Arizona to Wisconsin in 1969; there he received a B.F.A from The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh in 1980. In 1985, he moved to New York City, and now he shares time between there and Tucson. “I started coming back down to Arizona for trips after high school,” he recalled. “The frequency of returns increased to Mesa and the Superstitions in ’99 when my parents moved to the trailer park where I am living and working in the same doublewide.” In Tucson, he was first influenced by the popular Ted Degrazia and, in New York, Art Spiegelman, the author of “Maus,” who was a colleague at Topps Chewing Gum, known for its trading cards and other collectibles.

that they call “Namidoh.” It comes in three regular flavors: chocolate chip; glutenfree, soy-free chocolate chip; and cosmic, which has chocolate and white chocolate, potato chips and coffee. Namidoh can be bought at Nami or participating Whole Foods in Arizona. Nami, 2014 N. Seventh Street, Phoenix, 602-258-6264, tsoynami.com.

Uncle Biff’s California Killer Cookies

The original Uncle Biff’s is in San Diego, but John Van Borssum, Uncle Biff’s brother-in-law, opened a location in Phoenix about two and a half years ago. Uncle Biff’s is famous for cookies but guests can buy the cookie dough by the pound, though in all the flavors. For example, its Oreostuffed cookie is handcrafted, as well as its salted caramel and macadamia cookies, so the cookie dough cannot be purchased. Uncle Biff’s California Killer Cookies, 6239 N. Seventh Street, Phoenix, 602-888He worked on borders and packaging. “I can sometimes pick my work out when I see the cards at different swap meets.” Later, in New York City, he encountered numerous influences from museums and the streets: music, painting and culture. Neo-Expressionism, a movement popular in New York City during the 1980s, was one of these. His artwork, “Untitled,” is representative of this fusion style. “It’s an impure hybrid of Kokopelli imagery mixed with expressive paint handling,” he said. “My adult life in New York City was an explosion of new experiences. My creative life and influences grew exponentially. I was fully immersed into downtown creative culture,” he said, noting that he hopes the show will travel to the East Coast, specifically New York City. His work also expresses the challenges of a diverse background. He often explores his “third place,” or the “meeting

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Toasted Mallow

So far, we’ve learned that you can eat cookie dough raw, or bake it and eat it as a cookie. OK, cool. But what if I told you, you could eat cookie dough—raw—on a gourmet s’more? Because you can. At Toasted Mallow, the cookie dough comes in two regular flavors, chocolate chip and s’morelicious, and they have other flavors that rotate out throughout the year. But what does a gourmet cookie dough s’more even look like? Well, the graham cracker is bowl-shaped and filled with the messiest, fluffiest marshmallows you could ever imagine and cookie dough. And owner and marshmallowmaker Tricia Arce said, there’s no wrong way to eat them. “People can enjoy the s’more by breaking off the cookie and dipping it into the marshmallow or holding it in your hand and biting into it like a cupcake, or just eating it straight out of the bowl and saving the cookie for last.” Toasted Mallow, 1034 N. Gilbert Road, Suite 3, Gilbert, 480-686-9071, thetoastedmallow.com. point of opposing personal histories.” “I was adopted in Tucson and was raised in a blue-collar family. I remember a worker asking whose kid I was at one of my dad’s job sites,” he explained. “And, I had many awkward encounters in the small Midwestern town I moved to in my teens.” Kahlhamer said “Larger Than Memory” connects his art with early influences. “This is a particularly meaningful inclusion for me, as much of my work is inspired by the Heard Museum’s tremendous foundational collection,” he said. “As I said at the members’ opening, ‘The works collectively bridge and transport ancient energies into new realms.’” For more information and to purchase tickets for “Larger Than Memory,” see heard.org/larger-than-memory/. During regular museum hours, call 602-2528840. Children 5 and under are free as are American Indians, with tribal I.D. For information on Brad Kahlhamer: see bradkahlhamer.net.

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