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INCREASE IN FLU CASES

hey say hindsight is 20/20. Foresight, not so much. But if there’s one safe bet, it’s 2020 will be a year for the history books. Ahwatukee and the rest of the Phoenix region will not sit meekly on the sidelines as the nation debates the fate of its president by way either of impeachment or the ballot box or both. The region – tinged blue on the west and blazing a solid red on the east – will be every

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ers for a vote. Meanwhile, the Arizona State Supreme Court will make a momentous and long-awaited decision - or start to - in the long legal chess match between homeowners and golf course owner Wilson Gee. Within the next week, attorney Tim Barnes, representing two homeowners who want the 18-course restored to its former glory before it was closed in 2013, will file his answer to Gee’s request asking the high court to review

up in the western part of the community while older ones grappled with decaying streets and rusting light poles. Red, White and Boom! went boom and Ahwatukee’s legislative district went blue. As schools grappled Arizona’s efforts to assess their performance, students’ mental health and safety rose to the forefront. And 2019 for many Ahwatukee residents

brought major changes that AFN reported as they prepared for them. What follows is a return visit to five of those residents.

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5 residents whose lives changed for 2020 BY COTY DOLORES MIRANDA AFN Contributor

bit as embroiled as Washington, D.C., in the epic debate over America’s future. More locally, two of Ahwatukee’s golf courses could see significant developments before election season gets into full swing. In a few weeks, a quartet of local men will present a new vision for the Club West Golf Course and it could include residences of some kind as well as a pared-down playing field from 18 to nine holes. If the homeowners association board is satisfied with the plan, it will put it before the community’s approximate 2,400 homeown-

hwatukee starts a new year and a new decade today, dramatically altered by some of the big changes that occurred in the last 10 years. There’s a new freeway in town, but two fewer golf courses. New subdivisions sprung

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Kyrene School District made it easy last week for parents to finish Christmas gift wrapping or go to work without worry about their kids by holding a winter camp at Lomas Elementary in Ahwatukee. As demonstrated above by, from left,. Drew Whitehead, Maverick Winston and Jordan Gutierrez, the kids got the better part of the deal. For more photos, see page 24. (Chris Mortenson/ AFN Staff Photographer)

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he Arizona Department of Health Services is reporting three times as many influenza cases at this time of year compared to previous seasons, prompting East Valley doctors to urge people to protect themselves from the flu. A total of 3,354 flu cases have been reported as of Dec. 12. During the 2018-2019 flu season, there were only 804 flu cases reported at this time of year – meaning cases have increased 317 percent. Many medical professionals are worried this could lead to an overall worse flu season. “We always anticipate January and February being the worst, but we always get concerned when this first bump is coming pretty significantly. If those numbers are high, then we anticipate the second bump, which is traditionally always very high, is going to be a lot worse,” said Dr. Joseph Winchell, an emergency room physician at Banner Desert Medical Center and Cardon Children’s Medical Center. In the past week, 944 laboratory-confirmed cases have been reported throughout the state, while the five-season average for this time of year is 229 cases. Of these confirmed cases, 70 percent have been influenza type B, according to AZDHS. “There’s really no rhyme or reason to it,” Winchell said. “In the summertime, the CDC makes an educated guess as far as what flu strand is going to hit us the hardest, but it’s what it is, an educated guess. We really don’t start getting truly good data and trends until the flu season starts,” he added. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, elevated levels of flu activity have been observed for the past four weeks nationally. Arizona’s flu activity is categorized as “moderate,” while several neighboring states – including California, Nevada, and New Mexico – were categorized as “widespread.” “We see these evident flows of flu cases; we had a really bad one in 2009, a really bad one in 2016 and 2017, so you just have these different strains and mutations and variations of the flu happen to hit the population pretty hard during any given flu season,” Winchell said. Many hospitals across the Valley have also implemented earlier-than-usual flu season visitor restrictions. One of the earliest restrictions implemented was at all Abrazo Health locations. On Nov. 25, Abrazo Health began restricting visitors under 12 from being, in patient, care areas. Dr. Gary Smith, the chief medical officer at Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa, said he has noticed a significant increase in cases at Tempe St. Luke’s Hospital. “A lot of this is because ASU, which this hospital is in the backyard of. There’s been a number of those cases have come through Tempe St. Luke’s. And it’s where it is where we’ve seen the highest up-tick,” Smith said.

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“Our other hospitals have had earlier cases than what’s typical,” he added. “Steward Medical Group, which is our outpatient services, also has seen earlier and increased numbers of cases as well.” Although Winchell explained everyone is at risk for catching the flu, he said specific populations are at a higher risk. “The people who are at risk for complications of the flu, which is what we worry about, are the extremes of age, the very young and the very old, pregnant females are also at risk because their immune system is compromised, and other folks with significant medical issues,” Winchell said. Maricopa County Public Health announced the first pediatric flu death of the season. In a press release, the department said the infant was too young to receive a flu vaccine.

Dr. Kara Geren, an emergency medicine physician at Valleywide Health Medical Center, explained the flu affects babies differently than adults. “Our flu tests also test for something called RSV, which is a respiratory syncytial virus. In most adults, it just causes a cold, but it’s really dangerous for little babies, especially when under a year. We’ve seen a good amount too,” she said. Winchell, Smith, and Geren urged individuals to take action and to get flu shots. If an individual does get the flu, they said, the best way to prevent the spread of the infection and prevent serious complications is to stay home. “If a person feels like they have flulike symptoms, they should stay home from work or school. They should not go out and run errands,” Smith said. “They should really self-quarantine to their own homes.”

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2019 may now be part of history, but for these Ahwatukee residents, events left an impact that will be felt for years to come. Their stories were profiled ahead of those events, and AFN dropped in on them last month to see what happened. (Special to AFN)

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Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, a genetic liver and lung disorder, leaving him only one option if he wanted to continue living: a lung transplant. He was a fit father of two adult children, and following his diagnosis, began waiting for a donor. On April 20 – his daughter Brianna’s birthday – Kriesel underwent a bi-lateral lung transplant. It was successful. “It’s been eight months now and I’m still getting used to things and discover-

ing what I can and can’t do, should and shouldn’t do,” he said. “I know it’s relatively early in the ‘process’ and most people say I need to give it a year to really adjust and feel normal – or my ‘new normal.’” “So far, the new lungs are still doing well. I had a fungal infection a few months ago and ended up with a three-day hospital stay. At my last appointment, the doctor said the infection is completely gone and the lungs are looking and doing great. My lung function, or capacity, went from a pre-transplant level of about 23 percent

to my current level of 92 percent! “There are times when it gets frustrating because of some of the ‘limitations’ and not feeling great a lot of the days. Then I step back and think of the things I CAN do now I couldn’t eight months ago – like climb a flight of stairs, ride a bike, carry groceries.” He thinks often of the donor “and what the donor’s family must be going through.” At that point, he said, “the pity party is over. I’ve been given the greatest Christmas gift ever and feel really blessed to

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“The island was beautiful and everything about the race was challenging, yet amazing,” said Dellorsa, who was 14th in her 30-34 age group. “Since my husband and I never took a honeymoon, this kind of acted like it. We’re both workaholics so we just never got around to it. Six weeks after Hawaii, I competed in Ironman Arizona again where I was second in my age group and the third amateur female. I’m still deciding what’s next but next month my good friend Taylor Newgaard (an Ahwatukee native) and I are raising money for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital – my mom’s favorite charity – through running the Rock and Roll half marathon.”

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Cassie Gannis, 28, was on her way to the inaugural W Series – a women-only race car series designed to provide women opportunities to gain experience to advance to Formula 1 racing. The 5-foot 8-inch Desert Vista High School Class of 2009 alum is a NASCAR Super Late Model racer and team owner of Cassie Gannis Racing. She also is a conqueror of a different sort: she overcame scoliosis as a child and young teen, underwent multiple surgeries and eventually had two titanium rods inserted in her back. She is involved with the Scoliosis Research Society to promote awareness, and with #SheIsWithoutLimits encouraging girls in racing. “I was so fortunate to be selected to compete for a spot in the W Series,” she said. “I’d never been to Europe, never raced on ice and snow, never raced road courses or raced Indy type cars. “Although my resume got me in the door, I had a lot to learn. I did my best and but unfortunately, I didn’t make it to the next round though I scored very high in reaction time and ability to be coached. I learned a lot about myself and about driving. “I now have female driving friends from all over the world. It was wonderful to be in an environment of support.” During “down” season for NASCAR, Gannis and her team are rebuilding her NASCAR Super Late Model for 2020. “We had a decent season and had quite a few top fives,” she said, “but we weren’t able to get a championship this season. Next year we are going to make a run for it after getting the engine rebuilt.” Cars haven’t been her only passion. “This year I got to do some continuing education in Mexico. For two weeks in Puerto Aventuras, I got to learn about

the anatomy and physiology of various marine animals. It has been a passion of mine to continue my studies as a vet tech. “Next year I will continue to race my NASCAR Super Late Model and hope to get a ride in the NASCAR Gander Truck Series.”

Leilani ‘Lani’ Nish

In June, Desert Vista High School senior Leilani “Lani” Nish was one of 29 teens vying for the Miss Arizona’s Outstanding Teen 2019 crown, a competition held in tandem with the official state preliminary to the 93rd Miss America 2020 competition. It was her first foray into pageants. Though she didn’t make the top 10 finalists, her talent performance of the Native American “Fancy Shawl” dance in full, hand-made tribal regalia and headpiece brought great praise. “The Miss Arizona Outstanding Teen Competition was a unique and wonderful experience,” Lani said. “My happiest moment was sharing a part of my culture with the audience. I had the opportunity to express a very important part of me, where I come from and performing on stage was my proudest moment in life. “I was so happy for the support and cheers from the organization and our amazing audience. It was such an exciting week especially with my titleholder sisters I competed with,” she said. “I definitely would consider competing again, not only for the fun experience but for more opportunities in working with my community and learning more skills within the organization. For now, I plan to focus on finishing my last year in high school, getting my diploma and finding the right school for me after high school.”

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The Zimbelmann family was new to Ahwatukee when a pancreatic tumor, thought to have been in remission, reappeared after their March 2018 move from Portland. An 11-year Army veteran, Steve Zimbelmann lost the battle of his life Oct. 26. His wife Nancy Zimbelman, an R.N. home health care nurse and their 6-year-old son Jacob ponder their next step after the devastating loss. “Steve was planning to get on another clinical trial drug and they were going to do this really intense study of the RNA/ DNA of his tumor,” she said. He developed a blood clot in his neck and was put on an injectable blood thinner. He was also put on steroids to help with his activity level

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The 2010s: The East Valley’s decade to remember BY GARY NELSON AFN Contributor

f you want a metaphor for how the East Valley was doing as this decade began, here’s one for you: A gaunt, rusting multistory steel skeleton in Chandler. Elevation Chandler sat at the corner of South Price and Frye roads, the abandoned dream of a whiz-bang developer who had launched the hotel-condo project in 2006 only to run out of money – as did much of the world about that time. The ruin loomed over every shopper who visited the next-door mall, every driver who rolled past on Loop 101. It

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Ironically, as the movement flourished, one of its local heroes bit the dust. That would be Russell Pearce of Mesa, a legislative veteran who had carved out a national reputation as a foe of illegal immigration and who, in 2010, was the chief promoter of Senate Bill 1070, this strict anti-immigration measure became a law despite howls of protest from immigrant advocacy groups and civil libertarians. Pearce’s rhetoric and political proclivities, which at times led him to at least the fringes of the far-right, led to a rebellion among moderate Mesa Republicans who

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forced him into a bitterly fought 2011 recall election. Republican Jerry Lewis replaced Pearce in the Senate – the first time in U.S. history a sitting Senate president was forced from office on either the state or national level. Pearce tried to reclaim his seat in 2012, but Mesa Republican Bob Worsley won it instead, effectively ending Pearce’s electoral career. As for the Tea Party movement itself, its spirit survives in deep-red enclaves of the East Valley political landscape and in the President whom they helped elect in 2016. As the decade ends, most of the websites and Facebook pages for area Tea Party groups seemed to have gone dark. This early-decade political angst played out against the backdrop of the Great Recession, the first local signs of which had appeared as early as 2007 in the form of slowing real-estate sales and plummeting sales-tax revenues. Economists say nationally, the recession already ended by mid-2009. The East Valley didn’t get the memo. The decade dawned with some sections of the region resembling ghost towns, with rows of empty houses, forests of “for sale” signs and code-enforcement officers battling blight in hundreds of abandoned properties. The climb out of this hole has been long and slow. From a peak of more than 10 percent in 2010, unemployment in the East Valley has gradually declined. But at roughly 4.5 percent in 2019, unemployment was still higher than the national average. This statistic notwithstanding, the decade ends to the tune of a deafening chorus of hammers, backhoes, cement trucks and buzz saws as housing, apartment and commercial construction flourishes across the region. Median values of existing real estate, meanwhile, soared past peak pre-crash levels in what some analysts called a “very hot” housing market all across the East Valley. But as hundreds of new apartment units began going up, the affordability of homes in the East Valley became an increasingly bigger issue – one undoubtedly to continue resonating in various ways well into the new decade. What else, you ask? Here’s where the kaleidoscope really begins to spin as we revisit, in no particular order, a smattering of headlines from the past 10 years….  Gilbert grows up The Town of Gilbert – it’s still proudly a “town” despite a population greater than

those of the biggest cities in several states – began to develop a bit of urban ’tude. This was especially notable in its downtown, which became a lively nightlife and dining hub.

 Other downtowns boom Other East Valley downtowns didn’t do too badly themselves. Chandler pursued its aim to turn downtown into an entertainment district, symbolized by the opening of the Overstreet multi-use project at Chandler Boulevard and Arizona Avenue. But it also encouraged a live-work-play approach to downtown development with the approval of new condo and apartment complexes. Chandler also built a new City Hall, an encouragement to a developer who is now building a complex on a long-empty lot across from it on Arizona Avenue. Mesa saw its first new downtown residential construction in 30 years, with numerous other projects underway or planned. Tempe added density and height with a plethora of office and residential projects  Growing by degrees Concerned about a local shortage of higher-education venues, East Valley cities sought to expand their options. Gilbert created a downtown campus for Chicago’s Saint Xavier University, but the school pulled out after only one year. Missouri-based Park University now occupies the space. The University of Arizona College of Nursing also opened a four-year bachelor of science program in downtown Gilbert. Mesa’s most successful college recruit was Benedictine University, which now has a solid downtown footprint. Mesa also made a deal with Arizona State University to build a campus adjacent to the city office complex.

 Red-hot teachers Fed up after years of penny-pinching by the Legislature, East Valley teachers joined colleagues around the nation in a “Red for Ed” movement. A six-day teachers strike in the spring of 2018 ended after the Legislature approved giving them a 10 percent raise in the next school year and 5 percent raises in the following two school years. But public-school officials and advocates say Arizona still has a long way to go when it comes to restoring the massive cuts in K-12 and university funding the Legislature whacked in the wake of the Great Recession.

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 Cubs stay Mesa voters agreed in 2010 to spend $84 million for a new Chicago Cubs stadium on the site of the old Riverview Golf Course. The new stadium opened in 2014 and continues to set Cactus League attendance records – and perhaps not coincidentally, the Cubs won the World Series in 2016 for the first time since 1908.  Speaking of baseball Gilbert and an outfit called Big League Dreams partnered in the mid-2000s to build a $40 million youth baseball complex near Power and Elliot roads. But Gilbert ended the deal in 2017 because of concerns over safety and maintenance. The park reopened under town management in 2019 as Cactus Yards.

 Two that got away In 2010 Mesa still hoped for some sort of partnership with Waveyard, this Scottsdale company promised to build a world-class water sports facility in the Riverview area. And plans were on the books for a huge Gaylord resort complex on the north end of what used to be the General Motors Desert Proving Ground. Waveyard died for lack of funding and the Gaylord sank under the waves of the

recession. Ironically, they recently opened Great Wolf Lodge in Scottsdale/Talking Stick offers both – big resort-style lodging and an immense water park.

 One that didn’t get away State and local officials were giddy in early 2011 when First Solar of Tempe agreed to build a 1.3 million-square-foot solar panel manufacturing plant, also on the old GM property. But by the time the plant was built, the solar panel market had crashed, and it never went into operation. Eventually, Apple Inc. bought the building and, after investing $2 billion, now uses it as a data command center – the keystone in southeast Mesa’s burgeoning tech center. The city has identified the area as the Elliot Road Technology Corridor and has invested millions in infrastructure to lure data storage and other high-tech firms.

 Driving the future When, and if, self-driving cars take over America’s roads, Chandler will have played a key early role. Google chose the city as a testing ground in early 2016, and now its spinoff company, Waymo, has made its vehicles ubiquitous in the East Valley. Another new addition this decade has

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been the advent of electric scooters and bicycles, which have forced East Valley municipalities to regulate them since users were abandoning them in heavy pedestrian areas – or on the front lawns of residential neighborhoods.

 Making tracks Mesa twice extended its Main Street light-rail line, which now terminates at Gilbert Road. The city is thinking about other expansions, possibly through the Fiesta District and Chandler is studying light rail in the long term as well. Meanwhile, Tempe began construction of a three-mile downtown streetcar system slated for completion in 2021.

 Intel expands Intel Corp., which first announced in 1979 it would expand into Chandler, deepened its investment in the city over the past decade. It announced in 2017 it would spend more than $7 billion to complete Fab 42, touted as the most advanced semiconductor factory in the world.

 More freeways Only days before the decade ended, the final segment of the state’s Loop 202 system was completed as Arizona opened the 22-mile Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway linking the Chandler and West 59th Avenue interchanges of I-10 – the single largest highway project in state history was finished in three years after four years of legal fights aimed at stopping it.

 The famous �inger When President Barack Obama dropped by in early 2012 to visit the aforementioned Intel plant, he was met at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport by then Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer. Pictures of the Republican governor shaking her finger in the president’s face flashed around the world; Brewer said she had taken umbrage at Obama’s reaction to a book she had written. Meanwhile, Brewer termed out of office and was succeeded by Gov. Doug Ducey, who has made it his mission to keep Arizona “open for business” by cutting regulations and beefing up its transportation

 Still growing Every city in the East Valley saw robust population growth after the recession. Mesa, which is believed to have actually lost residents during the downturn, soared past the half-million mark. Altogether, the region’s population now exceeds 1.2 million.

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Politics

On the political scene, the tens of thousands of voters in Ahwatukee and the East Valley could well play a deciding role in a pivotal U.S. Senate race, and they will decide as well whether the two congressional seats representing the region remain split between the major parties. Legislative seats, city council and school board slots and three East Valley mayoral gavels also are in play. Apart from that, the region’s physical

shape will continue to evolve thanks to numerous major construction projects. First, a look at the political landscape.

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With incumbent Donald Trump the presumptive Republican nominee, early campaign action will be on the Democratic side as voters in Arizona’s March 17 presidential primary help winnow down what was originally a slate of 20-plus would-be nominees. The state Republican Party canceled its primary to thwart any possible challengers to Trump.

U.S. Senate

Ordinarily, Arizona would not elect a senator in 2020, but this is a special election to fill out the term of U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., who died in August 2018. Republican Martha McSally, who was appointed to the seat by Gov. Doug Ducey, stands against several GOP primary opponents. Among the Democrats, former astronaut Mark Kelly is regarded as the front-runner and, according to some early polls, could defeat McSally in November – although his lead in early polls has shrunk in recent weeks. The winner will serve out a term that ends in January 2023.

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The East Valley spreads across two congressional districts. Solidly Republican District 5 includes Gilbert, east Mesa, parts of south and east Chandler, and Queen Creek. Republican Andy Biggs, a vocal supporter of Trump, is seeking re-election against Democrat Joan Greene, who lost to Biggs in 2018. The Ninth District encompasses Ahwatukee, Tempe, West Mesa, northwest Chandler and parts of Scottsdale and Phoenix. Former Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, a Democrat, won the seat in 2018. Chandler City Councilman Sam Huang is among the Republican candidates.

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Every seat in the 30-member Arizona Senate and 60-member House is on the ballot for a Legislature traditionally dominated by Republicans. The East Valley is represented by legislators from six districts – 12, 16, 17, 18, 25 and 26. One of two early questions around these elections is whether Democrats will keep all three seats in Legislative District 18, which covers Ahwatukee and parts of Chandler, Mesa and Tempe. Sen. Sean Bowie and Rep. Mitzi Epstein

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are both seeking third terms while Rep. Jennifer Jermaine is seeking to repeat her first victory of 2018. The other question involves the other Chandler district, LD17, where first-term Rep. Jennifer Pawlik cracked the all-red area two years ago. In that district, Rep. Jeff Weninger and Sen. J.D. Mesnard are expected to seek two more years.

Although sex education has been hit on by some Purple parents, the major issue has been Kyrene’s equity program – which the district initiated to reduce wide racial disparities in student performance and disciplinary actions.

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East Valley cities and Phoenix have been preparing for months for the April 1 U.S. census, which will determine how much federal money comes to our cities. Census data also will play a role in redrawing congressional and legislative district boundaries. The 2020 election will be the last to use the current district maps. The law requiring suicide prevention-awareness training for all 6-12th grade school staff takes effect in the 2020-21 school year. Tempe Union already has such a program in place even before the measure, pushed by Sean Bowie, was approved by the Legislature last session. The law just

School board races

The year will almost be half over before voters get an idea of how races for the Tempe Union and Kyrene governing boards are shaping up. But with three seats on each board in play, these races could be the sleepers in a contentious election year. That’s because members of the so-called highly conservative Purple Parents group might try to gain control of the boards. They have been particularly vocal at Kyrene board meetings for nearly a year.

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Chandler wedding venue, whose parent company is accused of scamming investors, abruptly closed its doors and left brides scrambling to find a replacement for their receptions. Noah’s Event Venue, located off of Yeager Drive, warned clients their prescheduled weddings for 2020 won’t happen because the business is closing. “We have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of your community and hoped to stick around for longer,” the company wrote in an email. “However, our building is older and requires a lot of updates.” Melanie Stephenson of Gilbert had just sent out her wedding invitations to her March reception when she got the news from the company. “After much discussion with the owners of the venue, they have decided to sell the building and we are therefore unable to host your event,” the Noah’s email states. Stephenson said she was shocked and confused by the email and wanted an explanation. “I didn’t think it was real at first,” she

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“It’s just a huge mess,” she said. Stephenson’s situation is not unique to Arizona. Other couples across the country have had to scramble to find new wedding venues after their local Noah’s site surprisingly shuttered. Locations in Kentucky, Virginia, Alabama and Michigan have all abruptly closed in the months since Noah’s, a national company based in Utah, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2019. “I feel like the rug was just pulled out from underneath me,” one Virginia couple

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told a local news station in September. Noah’s once seemed like a successful event-planning business with 42 locations and plans to keep expanding. But court documents suggest the company was internally struggling to manage all those properties. Noah’s Chief Executive Officer William Bowser allegedly told investors in May he was “robbing Peter to pay Paul” and shifting around investments for new venues to keep the company’s existing locations afloat, court papers state. This style of money management is under scrutiny in federal court after a group of investors sued Noah’s and a group of other companies earlier this year. The plaintiffs accuse Rockwell DebtFree Properties of deceiving them into investing $5 million in a Noah’s venue in Indiana - it was never built. “Though funds invested by plaintiffs were meant to be used for construction of a Noah’s building on the property, those funds were misappropriated, and all of the defendants concealed the misappropriation or participated in it,” the plaintiffs wrote in court records. The lawsuit describes a complicated web of companies and funds allegedly leaving investors in the dark on where their money was going. Funds given to Rockwell were supposed to be transferred to Gabriel Management Corporation, which is controlled by Noah’s CEO, and is used to build the new Indiana venue. But plaintiffs claim their investments were redistributed to other Noah locations. U.S. District Court Judge Tena Campbell ruled in June this money flow between Rockwell, Gabriel, and Noah was not checked by any financial controls. Furthermore, the judge noted how several of CEO William Bowser’s relatives worked for his two companies and had a financial stake in the investments obtained by Rockwell. “(Bowser) benefited from the transfer because the success of Gabriel and Noah protected not only his financial interests but the direct financial interests of multiple members of his family,” the judge wrote. Judge Campbell ordered Bowser to forfeit $347,821 to the court because it already appeared the plaintiffs could prove the defendants unjustly enriched themselves. In court filings, Bowser’s counsel has disputed the allegations and claim Noah’s has not “defrauded anybody or engaged in

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Shortly after Melanie Stephenson started talking to the media about her predicament, she said Noah’s contacted her and offered to move up her wedding to January. Stephenson declined because it would have been impossible to notify all her relatives in time. She’s focused on getting her money back, which she foresees as a being a challenge. Noah’s promised to refund Stephenson about $3,000 of the money she paid. Noahs told her if she wants the remaining $7,000, she gave the company, she will have to file a claim in bankruptcy court. After finding out so many Noah’s locations have already closed, Stephenson’s not sure whether she’ll get her money back. “It seems like all of them are closing down,” Stephenson said. “It makes it seem like we aren’t going to get our refunds.” Noah’s did not respond to request for comment. The company’s website states it plans to open a new location in Ohio.

any criminal conduct.” Eric Mia of Laveen had no knowledge of the company’s financial troubles before he signed to have his wedding at its Chandler location next year. He and his fiancée paid a $1,000-deposit last month and had no inkling Noah’s was already closing several locations in other states. “There should have been a warning,” Mia said. Noah’s guaranteed Mia his deposit will be refunded and he’s already begun looking for a new venue. Though the cancellation was devastating, he said the experience hasn’t completely ruined his fiancée’s wedding-planning process. “It was definitely a big blow to our excitement,” Mia added. “It didn’t completely deflate the balloon – it just really took out some air.”

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Area cloggers have been dancing for 39 years BY ALLY RICHMOND AFN Contributor

he season is in full swing for the Maricopa 4H Cloggers, the longest-running 4H group in all of Maricopa County and the oldest clogging performance group in Arizona. The dance group is run solely by volunteers and consists of 25 kids ages 6 to 18. But the group has been around for 39 years, led by 40-year-veteran clogger Michele Nelson and 22-year-veteran clogger Vicki Johnson. Clogging is a traditional American step dance, similar to tap dancing, it originated in the Appalachian Mountains roughly 200 years ago. “Clogging is a folk dance, and you can incorporate anything into it, whereas ballet and tap are more structured, clogging is more open-ended, you can do anything with it,” Johnson explained. The dance differs from tap dancing mainly because of the shoes cloggers

Ahwatukee teens and children belong to the Maricopa 4H Cloggers,the oldest group of its kind in Arizona. (Special to AFN)

wear. They’re called double-toe tap shoes and have two pieces of metal in the toe and heel clapping together when the dancer steps. “It’s able to give it a distinct sound. When you hear tap dancing versus clog-

ging, you can always tell which is clogging because it has that little extra jingle,” said 16-year-old Rebekah Slayton, an Ahwatukee resident and one of the student leaders of the group. Traditional clogging is set to country

Boehm said she wants to make sure their dogs are matched with the right family. This is why her nonpro�it doesn’t go out seeking adopters. It’s up to the family to come to WOW and �ind the dog that suits them. They’re trying to avoid “impulse” adoptions, Boehm explained and prevent families from adopting dogs they don’t have the time or patience to care for. Boehm has been working with animals for years and got tired of seeing individuals adopt an animal at a community event and then return the dog a few days later. Once they realize all the responsibility that comes with caring for a pet, Boehm said they often decide to reverse their decision. She wanted to develop a system more thoughtful and bene�icial to both the dog and adopter. All the nonpro�it’s potential adopters must �ill out an application and be vetted by volunteers. Boehm said they will typically contact an adopter’s veterinarian and �ind out how they’ve treated other pets.

If the applicant seems like an appropriate �it, then WOW will invite the adopter to meet the dog at its foster home. It’s particularly important to Boehm to not keep their rescue dogs in cages. They depend on volunteers to foster all the organization’s dogs until they’re adopted out. Placing the dog in a home will gradually socialize the animal, Boehm said, as opposed to being cooped up in a shelter or kennel. “They’re in a normal, loving, family environment,” Boehm said.

music, but Maricopa 4H Cloggers incorporate many different types of music and styles into their routines. “It’s pretty wide-spread and it includes a lot of different styles,” Rebekah explained. “Here is kind of that more traditional style, where it’s country music, and you’re more �latfoot. Still, you can adapt clogging into different styles. We have a jazz style dance and some modern. “We do still have some of that traditional country in there, but you can play around with the styling,” she added. The team meets once a week for practices and has performed at parades, competitions, state fairs and festivals. Most recently, the group performed during the annual Christmas Parade in Prescott. “Performances are probably my favorite because you get to learn how to organize a performance and organize the dances and get everyone in line,” Rebekah said, adding:

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n animal rescue in Chandler is adopting out pets a bit differently in order to keep the animals from coming back. Wagging Our Way Dog Rescue was founded in 2017 for small dogs from across the East Valley. The nonpro�it’s founder, Kim Boehm, said her organization attempts to be more private and lowkey than other animal rescues. The public won’t see Boehm and her volunteers showcasing adoptable dogs out in the community, she said. If someone wants one of the nonpro�it’s dogs, they will have to put in some effort. “They will have to be searching for dogs to �ind us,” Boehm said. WOW has a website with a listing of adoptable dogs it currently has in foster homes. They’ve got Chihuahuas, Yorkshire Terriers and mixed mutts of various breeds. Some are puppies and others are nearing retirement age in dog years.

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Volunteer Vicki Burkett, left, and Wagging Our Way Dog Rescue founder Kim Boehm are picky when it comes to choosing their pets’ new “parents.” (Special to AFN)

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Three students of the new Marcio Andre Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy at 14647 S. 50th St., Ahwatukee, won world championships recently in the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation competition. Mourece Ramirez, a blue belt/juvenile, won his first world title in his weight and open weight classes. Sarah Black added wins in her weight and open weight classes to a number of medals she already has piled up. Max Pascale won his first world title in his weight division. (Special to AFN)

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“It’s just people management skills, I guess, you learn how to organize people to meet a certain goal, and you have to do it under pressure, so it’s good for real-life experiences.” In addition to performances, the team also participates in community service events throughout the year, such as the recent “Trick or Treat so Others Can Eat”

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event in October, where the group collected over 400 pounds of canned goods to help those in need. For practices and performances, the kids are grouped into various levels based on skill level, and many of the older students are given the opportunity to lead and teach the less experienced groups. “One of my personal favorite things is doing it with friends. My second favorite thing is I get leadership and teaching

opportunities, which has been really useful,” said Ruth Twogood, 15, an advanced dancer and student leader. Older students have the opportunity to run for an assortment of leadership positions. “I got to be treasurer last year and it was a really good opportunity to learn how to manage �inances because when you’re older, you’re going to have to learn how to do it eventually. And it’s just a

Many of the organization’s dogs have come from the streets and aren’t accustomed to regularly interacting with people, she added. “Some of them don’t even know what a collar or leash is and they’ll spin in circles,” Boehm said. Janis Hoge, one of WOW’s volunteers, recalled one dog they rescued who had a broken pelvis and would hide from everyone. “She was just terri�ied of everything,” Hoge said. They invested the resources to rehabilitate the dog until she was suitable for adoption and eventually found a new home. It’s all about the dogs, Hoge added, and making sure they’re treated with the dignity they deserve. WOW works with shelters in Maricopa and Pinal counties to rescue dogs on euthanasia lists. The Valley was once known for having drastic euthanasia rates as shelters struggled to clear overcrowded shelters. Maricopa County has resorted to shipping dogs to rescues outside Arizona in recent years, which has helped to curb euthanasia rates. Boehm said they additionally receive dogs surrendered by owners unable to care for them or lost dogs picked up in the community. She’s on a mission to get every dog in the county micro-chipped, so no owner will have to go through the trauma of losing their companion. But until this happens, Boehm is content with rescuing any dog needing her help. WOW already adopted out hundreds of animals in the last two years, she said they will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Information: wowdogrescue.org.

great social opportunity. It’s not all about being social, you’ve got to think about dancing, but you also get to meet great people,” said 15-year-old Paul Stokes, another advanced dancer and student leader. The Maricopa 4H Cloggers will be opening their roster for registration in January. Information: maricopa4-hcloggers. com.

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Desert Vista basketball cheer clinic slated for girls 4 through eighth grade

Girls age 4 through eighth grade can learn cheers, chants, jumps and dance from Desert Vista High School cheerleaders at a clinic noon-4 p.m. Jan. 11 at the high school, 16440 S. 32nd Street, Ahwatukee. Participants will be invited to perform during half-time of a Desert Vista High School varsity basketball game Jan. 17. Fee is $35 for preregistration and $40 the day of the clinic. The fee includes instruction, cheer clinic t-shirt, spirit poms, refreshments, and admission for one adult to attend the Jan. 17 game. Registration at tuhsdonlinereg.com. Click Camps/Clinics, then Click Camps/Clinics at Desert Vista, then Desert Vista Cheer Camp/Clinic, then Register. Or go to bit.ly/DVCheerClinic. On the day of camp, a parent or guardian must sign a liability release. Middle school students must provide a copy of a current physical, but K-5 students do not need a current physical. Information: Christie Ellis at Christie@ChristieEllis. com or 480-201-3575.

Zumba ﬁtness class at Ahwatukee Swim & Tennis Center starts Jan. 7

The Ahwatukee Community Swim, Tennis & Event Center, 4700 E. Warner Road, Ahwatukee, is holding Zumba and Zumba Toning fitness classes 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Jan. 7. Zumba involves dance and aerobic movements performed to energetic music. Zumba toning uses toning sticks

and targets the abs, thighs, arms, and other major muscles. Zumba classes provide participants with both a cardio workout and strength training. The class is designed for all levels and ages. People can drop-in or use a fitness punch card: $9 drop-in, four visits, $32, 10 visits, $75 or 20 visits, $140. Class is led by Simone G, a certified Zumba instructor since 2012. Information: 480-893-3431 Ext. 3 or ahwatukeecommunitycenter.com.

Tempe Union begins 60-day review for science and CTE textbooks

Tempe Union High School District has begun a 60-day review period for the public of new science and Career & Technical Education (CTE) textbooks for use during the 2020-2021 school year. The board last week tentatively adopted the new texts, based on the recommendation by each subject area’s respective Textbook Committee, comprising teachers, parents, students and staff members. The textbooks will be available in the lobby of the district office, 500 W. Guadalupe Road, Tempe, during regular business hours through Feb. 19. Information: Brent Brown, Director of Instructional Services at 480-839-0292..

Phoenician Oasis offers special cooking classes in private home

Phoenician Oasis offers cooking classes for all ages in an Ahwatukee home. Learn how to make low-fat, low-sodium and low-sugar dishes as well as bread-making, vegan,

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Cardio and line-dancing classes at Pecos Center beginning this month

Ahwatukee certified fitness instructor, Carrie McNeish is lining up beginner and intermediate/advanced line dancing classes and Muscle Mania cardio fitness classes next month at Pecos Center in Ahwatukee, starting the first week in January. No partner or experience is necessary for the dancing classes. Beginner dance classes are at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 11:15 a.m. Thursdays; the others are at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 12:15 p.m. Thursdays. Muscle Mania is a small-group personal training class in a comfortable environment. They are at 11 a.m. Mondays and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Register for any class in person or at apm.activecommunities.com/phoenix/Home. Information: 480-2219090, cmcneish@cox.net, or dancemeetsfitness.net.

Y OPAS needs volunteers to help local seniors get to appointments

The Ahwatukee Family YMCA’s Outreach Program for Ahwatukee Seniors needs volunteers to help Ahwatukee seniors maintain independent living. Services include transportation to appointments, shopping and errands as well as friendly phoning and visiting, social activities and minor handyman services and minor

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Yoga ministry offers free sessions at Mountain Park Church here

Elena Porter, yoga ministry director at Mountain Park Church in Ahwatukee, is offering free meditation and yoga classes seven days a week at various times. Information: 602-625-6617.

Art in the Garden Studio holding new classes, opening gallery

Art in the Garden in Ahwatukee has free open painting time is available 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays. People are encouraged to drop in with their current project and supplies. Vision Boards is the title of a new class beginning in January and the studio will be introducing a new gallery in January, as well as new Sunday class hours 2-4 p.m. Local artists will be able to sell their works through the studio. Contact Bev for details. Register at artinthegarrdenstudio.com or 480-3021304. The studio is at 4221 E. Chandler Blvd.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 Book discussion club

Read the book and join each lively discussion the first Wednesday of the month. January’s Read: The Rise of the Robots by Martin Ford; February’s read: Inheritance by Dani Shapiero. DETAILS>> 7-7:45 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adult. Free. No registration required.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9

Knitting and crocheting

Join our volunteer-led group of knitters and crocheters as we meet up to crochet or knit blankets to give to non-profit organizations that assist children and families in crisis or transition. Bring your own knitting or crocheting tools, and your own yarn if you would like. Yarn will also be provided. Basic knitting and/

or crocheting skills required. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Phoenix Public Library Ironwood Chapter. DETAILS>> 6:30-7:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adults. Free. No registration required.

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

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

The third Tuesday of every month bring 5 double-spaced pages of writing to get feedback from your fellow writers. DETAILS>> 6-7:45 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adults. Free. No registration required.

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Chess, knitters clubs

People can start their week with a gentle yoga class. Be mindful and caring for yourself. Sessions are typically five to six weeks long. You can also “drop-in” to individual classes. DETAILS>> 6-7 p.m. at Pecos Community Center in Ahwatukee. Register: phoenix.gov/parks/classes-and-programs. Go to adult classes and search gentle yoga. You can also register at Pecos Center or call 602-495-5500.

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

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Information: acgarden.org or 480-759-5338. Two clubs meet in Ahwatukee every Sunday the chess club for players at all skill levels and Knitters Anonymous for all levels of knitters and people who crochet. DETAILS>> The Chess Club meets at 11 a.m. and Knitters Anonymous meets at 2 p.m. For either club, call 602-405-6320 for more information.

MONDAYS

Sign language for walkers

Babies walking to 23 months (accompanied by adult) enjoy songs, activities to promote movement, rhymes, books and playtime in each lively session. DETAILS>> (Except Jan. 20, 9:30-10 a.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: walking to 23 months. Free. Tickets are limited & available in the library 30 minutes before program start time.

Sign language for crawlers

Accompanied by a favorite adult, babies birth to crawling enjoy songs, music, rhymes, books, interactive stories, simple sign language words, activities to promote movement, and playtime. DETAILS>> (except Jan. 20) 10:30-11 a.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: birth to crawling. Free. Tickets are limited and available in the library 30 minutes before program start time.

Stretch and roll

Body Firm in Ahwatukee offers a free stretch, foam-rolling class for 30 minutes. Stretching and rolling helps loosen and break up the tension in the fascia while providing more mobility and flexibility as well as muscle performance. DETAILS>> 11:40 a.m., 3636 E. Ray Road, next to Fry’s Super-

Gentle yoga at Pecos

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

Desert Pointe gardeners meet

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

TUESDAYS

ToddlerTime with Sign

Toddlers 24-36 months-old, accompanied by a favorite adult, enjoy interactive activities that encourage emerging language skills such as stories, songs, games, and playtime. Children and caregivers also practice Baby Sign Language, a great way to help young children develop communication skills, in this active session. DETAILS>> 10:30-11 a.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: 24-36 months. Free. Tickets are limited & available in the library 30 minutes before program start time.

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Men’s H.O.P.E., an acronym for Helping Overcome Painful Experiences, meets weekly for confidential and candid conversations about divorce, dependencies and relationships. DETAILS>> 6:30-8:15 p.m. Mountain Park Church 16461 S. 48th Street. (Southeast corner of Frye & 48th)

Ladies golf

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

Patriotic playgroup

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

Estrangement support

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

Prayer night offered

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

Chair yoga featured

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

Toastmasters sharpen skills

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

WEDNESDAYS Digital City Horizon Honors Key Club members were out in force last month ringing the iconic bell and keeping kettle watch for the Salvation Army. Among the ringers were, from left, Key Club President Kieran Andrew, Noah Molinar and club Vice President Aden Molinar. Not pictured are Christine and Alexandra Chamoun, and Kiera Hickie and Amanda Waxburg. (Special to AFN)

Children ages 5-12 can let their digital creativity flow in this self-guided tech “playground.” We provide hands-on beginner bots, exercises to build fine motor skills, and Chromebooks preloaded with links to code-learning environments, 3D modeling, and digital art programs. YOU bring the brainpower.

DETAILS>> 4-5 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: 5-12 years. Free. No registration required.

Sit, Stay, Read!

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

Free Tutoring for Kids & Teens

Volunteer Desert Vista High School Peer Tutors will be able to assist with projects and homework. It’s first-come, first-served, so please sign in at the tutoring table and wait for your turn. DETAILS>> 4-6 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E Chandler Blvd. Ages: 5-17 years. Free. No registration required.

Meditation meetings

Frank Daly of Ish Salon conducts weekly meditation sessions designed to help participants enter a state of allowing in order to effortlessly reach desired goals and outcomes. DETAILS>> 7 p.m., 4025 E Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. Information: Fdaly1967@gmail.com or 602-332-3829

Sit, Stay, Read!

Emerging readers of all ages can sign up for reading time with a registered therapy animal & human team. #SitStayRead #IronwoodLibrary. DETAILS>> Wednesdays December 11 & 18, 4:00-5:00 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E Chandler Blvd. All Ages. Free. No registration required.

Celebrate Recovery

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

THURSDAYS

Family Storytime

Children birth to five-year-olds, accompanied by a favorite adult, enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and music in a fun interactive program that builds early literacy skills. DETAILS>> 10:30-11 a.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: birth to 5. Free. Tickets are limited & available in the library 30 minutes before program start time.

Teen Thursdays

We provide the snacks and fun; you just bring yourself and a friend for gaming, karaoke, crafting, snacks and more. DETAILS>> 4-5:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: 12-17 years. Free. No registration required.

Fun with watercolors

People can get step-by-step instructions in water-coloring whether they are beginners or intermediates. DETAILS>> 1-3:30 pm at Michael’s at 48th St and Ray Road, Ahwatukee. $25/class. Sign up online:michaels.com/classesand-events/classroom. Information: Judy Lokits, instructor. 954-234-1768.

Networking group meets

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

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Kiwanis meets weekly

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

Preschoolers’ moms gather

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

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Art class in artist’s home

Ahwatukee artist Kathie Kelly says she’s offering “the perfect opportunity for aspiring young artists to learn drawing and painting skills.” Art Lessons for You, involves “creative exploration classes for first graders and up. All forms of drawing materials and water-based paints are supplied. Open enrollment and if spaces are available, drop-ins are welcome. Call to make a reservation. DETAILS>> 12:30-2 p.m. Artlessonsforyou.com, Kathie4artlessons@gmail.com, or 480-544-6206.

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FRIDAYS

Toastmasters meet

The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce has a weekly Toastmasters meeting. DETAILS>> 8-9 a.m., the Dignity Health Urgent Care Community Room, 4545 E. Chandler Blvd, Ahwatukee (South entrance). Information: 480-753-7676, vppr-1811442@toastmastersclubs.org.

Shabbat Services

Ahwatukee Rabbi Susan Schanerman leads Shabbat services the first and third Friday of the month. DETAILS>> 7 p.m. first Friday of the month, 6:15 p.m. Congregation NefeshSoul meets at the Valley Unitarian Universalist near Kyrene and Ray roads, Chandler. Information: nefeshsoul.org.

Children birth to five-year-olds, accompanied by a favorite adult, enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and music in a fun interactive program that builds early literacy skills DETAILS>> 10:30-11:00 a.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: birth to 5. Free. Tickets are limited and available in the library 30 minutes before program start time.

Sit, Stay, Read!

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

SATURDAYS

Reading Hebrew

A beginner’s class in learning to read Hebrew will be held Saturdays in December and January. DETAILS>> Valley Unitarian Universalist near Kyrene and Ray roads, Chandler. Taught by Ahwatukee Rabbi Susan Schaner-

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Ahwatukee Republican Women donated approximately $800 in gift cards, money and items to Hope Women’s Center at their recent Christmas Party. Hope Women’s Center is a local non-profit organization that provides vulnerable women and teen girls with education, mentoring and support. ARW meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Ahwatukee Country Club. For more information about becoming a member visit ahwatukeerepublicanwomen.com or call 602-300-4185. Pictured with the donations are, from left, Priscilla Poese, ARW Americanism chair; Cindy Casaus, ARW president; Michelle Stiffler, Hope Women’s Center coordinator and ARW Secretary Kathy Diekelman. (Special to AFN)

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Science saves and Americans must remember that BY BARRY SMITH AFN Guest Writer

cience has saved this country many times. When Germany was using the seemingly unstoppable weapon of the submarine to sink our supply ships during World War II, it was American scientists that were able to miniaturize radar and put it in airplanes and use that radar to hunt submarines. The Germans believed this was impossible but it turned the tide of the war in the Atlantic. American scientists were in a race against German scientists to �igure out how to split the atom because they knew it would release huge amounts of energy. Our military sabotaged their atomic efforts while our scienti�ic community continued the herculean effort of �iguring out how to unleash the power of the atom. The United States won that scienti�ic race which made it possible to end World War II without invading Japan. After the war, Jonas Salk, an American scientist, invented a vaccine for Polio.

Prior to the vaccine, approximately 3,000 Americans died of Polio and 21,000 were left with varying degrees of paralysis each year. Polio was incredibly frightening for American families, but science eradicated that fear. Yellow Fever nearly kept the United States from building the Panama Canal. Workers died, as if in war. Walter Reed was made aware that a doctor in Cuba had discovered that mosquitoes were the cause of Yellow Fever. Many could not believe that mosquitoes were the cause of such devastation, but orders were given and an all-out war was waged on mosquitoes in Panama. The building of the Panama Canal actually stopped to focus on extermination of Aedes Aegypti, the Yellow Fever carrier. The death rates declined precipitously and the canal was completed because we believed in science. More recently, do you remember the hole in the ozone layer that threatened our atmosphere that keeps us safe from ultra violet rays? In 1987, the countries of the earth banned the chemicals and processes that

were destroying the ozone layer. The earth has been healing itself ever since. I don’t know what ozone is, or ultra violet rays, or which chemicals were destroying the atmosphere. I remember freon, which is no longer being used. I trusted our scientists to research and �ind remedies. They saved us from a catastrophe. I am a history teacher so I could go on with these examples for pages. What concerns me is that the United States appears to have turned its back on science. There were scientists that said you could not split an atom, and scientists that said, mosquitoes could not possibly be the cause of yellow fever and that human activity could not be destroying the ozone layer. But when the evidence became a consensus among scientists, we sprang into action and made life saving changes. We the people did not override the scientists and say, “There is no way to split an atom, quit wasting money on it” or “It can’t be mosquitoes that are killing our workers by the 100’s in Panama, they are so small.”

We expected the professionals who know more about these things than we do to �igure it out and �ix it. The scientists KNOW that global warming is caused by the burning of fossil fuels. We had agreements in the Paris Climate Accord to address these concerns and save the earth. Why would we believe a non-scientist who claims to know that “global warming is not caused by humans?” Not sure exactly when or why the United States began to embrace anti-intellectualism, but to continue being the power we have been, we need to trust our scientists and professionals. They know more about this than you and I. It does not seem farfetched that if a mosquito could have stopped the building of the Panama Canal, which it nearly did, then humans with vastly superior impact can be destroying the atmosphere that keeps us alive. Let’s go back to the good old days when we believed our scientists. Barry Smith is a retired history teacher.

century, we have a partnership that provides bipartisan oversight to Maricopa County elections. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and the Recorder’s Of�ice reached an agreement this fall about how to work together to ensure people can vote when and how they want.

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with the of�icial launch of a Smart Region Consortium. This is a public-private partnership that connects participating governments with technology-based innovations. The Consortium includes Maricopa County; 22 cities and towns; Arizona State University; Arizona Commerce Authority; Maricopa Association of Governments; Greater Phoenix Economic Council; and industry partners including Cox, Dell, Sprint, and SRP. I believe it is a great model for improving service at the municipal and county levels of government. I am hopeful 2020 will be a year of continued collaboration on behalf of our residents. Thank you for your support over the past year and I look forward to serving you as we enter this new decade. Jack Sellers is a member of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors whose district covers the East Valley.

County helped the region in numerous ways BY JACK SELLERS AFN Guest Writer

ooking back on 2019, I am struck by the myriad ways in which government, business, and community partners worked hand-in-hand to improve quality of life for residents in Maricopa County. In many communities, cities and towns don’t talk to one another; in others, public and private sectors openly clash. That has not been my experience in Maricopa County. We all seem to understand that our potential impact is greater when we collaborate. I wanted to highlight a few collaborations that mattered to me in 2019. I believe all of these will improve quality of life for residents. Elections. For the �irst time in more than half a

Riggs Road/Bridge over Queen Creek Wash. The Riggs Road extension is complete and includes new travel and turn lanes and traf�ic signals between Ellsworth Road and Meridian Road. Costs were split between MCDOT and Queen Creek. This widened and improved roadway now provides an additional route from I-10 to Combs Road in Pinal County and is an important east-west connection through the southeast valley in Maricopa County. In February 2020, construction will begin on a new bridge for Rittenhouse Road

Public safety training facility in Gilbert. In 2019, the Town of Gilbert started construction on a much-needed training facility for police and �ire personnel. I believe a training space where �irst responders can simulate real-life emergency scenarios is overdue for a town that had some 200,000 service calls over a recent one-year span. Maricopa County helped facilitate this project by providing land within the Rittenhouse Basin for the driving track. Having it in the �lood control basin should help reduce the noise. The Flood Control District of Maricopa County also agreed to let Gilbert use part of Rittenhouse Basin for the construction of Desert Sky Park. In both cases, the district is working with the Town to ensure continued �lood protection. Smart Region Consortium. All of this partnering culminated a few weeks ago

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hen bridges and other parts of the new Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway were checked for safety, chances are it was an Ahwatukee resident who was making sure the infrastructure was safe for public use. That’s because a substantial number of the 45 people who work for Phoenix National Laboratories – including President/Owner Alex Zuran III – live in the community. It reflects a kind of goal for the company, which just marked its 25th anniversary and is located near Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, it tr “We recruit and hire new technicians from far away and try to get them to locate in Ahwatukee as it is close to our lab and we feel it is one of the best places to live in the Valley,” said Rick Viduka, business development manager for PNL. Phoenix National laboratories, Inc., is a unique company whose expert tech-

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55 years and still enjoy the work,” said Viduka, who personally performed the tests and inspections on the stadium roof, the convention center and the hospital additions. “PNL’s services are utilized by the construction industry to assure buildings, bridges, stadiums and other projects are safe for the general public to use,” Viduka explained. “The average person just does not realize the testing and inspection required during construction to accomplish this safety goal,” he said, adding SRP and Freeport McMoran also utilize PNL’s services to assure the safe operation of power plants and mining operations. PNL uses some testing methods that were developed by the medical industry, particularly such as X-ray and ultrasound, to examine critical structural and steam pressure components. The company uses computed X-ray testing to examine welds and large com-

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Medicaid picking up ride-share fares for some BY AMY-XIAOSHI DEPAOLA Cronkite News

ber to meetings, Uber to parties, Uber to work. Sure. But Uber to the doctor’s office? Not only is it a thing, but for some people in Arizona, Medicaid will pick up the tab. The state is just over six months into a first-in-the-nation program allowing some Medicaid patients to use a ride-sharing service, like Uber or Lyft, to get to nonemergency medical appointments when other options are not available. Officials with the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, which oversees the state’s Medicaid program, said they will not have results on the initiative until next spring, but so far, they’re still enthusiastic about ride-sharing for medical care. “We’ve been looking at ways to innovate in the nonemergency medical transportation space for a couple years,” said

ing program earlier this year, it has spread to five more states: Georgia, Michigan, Tennessee, Virginia and Missouri. AHCCCS in May announced a policy change by adding rideshare companies to those that could register with the state as nonemergency medical transportation providers for Medicaid recipients. It’s not as simple as Medicaid is picking up the tab for Uber and Lyft rides by paients in Arizona just calling for a ride. under a limited number of circumstances. (Special to AFN) Patients still have to Heidi Capriotti, an AHCCCS spokeswom- follow the procedures when asking for an. “When we were approached by some any other type of medical transport: They of the ride-share companies and they call their health care provider who detershared their models with us, it seemed mines if a ride-share is the best fit, and then the provider arranges the pickup. like a good fit for Medicaid.” The service is only available to people Since Arizona launched the ride-shar-

who don’t have their own transportation, can’t pay for a ride and can’t arrange a free pickup through a friend or community organization. Currently, Lyft and Uber are the two registered special providers in Arizona. Both companies work with health care centers nationwide to streamline the process for patients. While the state has not released numbers, Uber spokeswoman Stephanie Sedlak said in an email currently “15 percent of all Arizona Medicaid trips are done via ride-share.” Mark Schmidt, the owner and general manager of Home Care Assistance in Tucson, said many senior citizens are going to medical appointments “on a daily basis.” Schmidt likes the idea, even though he said he did “not know about it, to be perfectly honest.” But he’s not entirely sold. Capriotti said one of the restrictions

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ponents such as bridge flanges or tank shells. Technicians perform a considerable number of these tests on-site with the help of portable X-ray machines. Digital images are processed in mobile darkrooms, viewed and either accepted or rejected based on specific criteria determined by the construction code and typically determined by an engineer. Other times, parts are sent to the company’s laboratory, where they are X-rayed, processed and interpreted by certified technicians, typically in the same day. The company doesn’t limit itself to local structures PNL recently performed X-ray and ultrasonic testing on the Gerald Desmond Bridge being built in Long Beach, California. The bridge is being fabricated by Stinger Welding, a Coolidge company, and the large steel beams and other components were checked for safety – and earthquake resistance – before they were shipped to Long Beach. “The critical welds are made and tested in this shop, which allows more control and can be monitored more closely than in the field,” Viduka said “The acceptable critical components are then shipped to the jobsite, where they can be bolted up and erected on the bridge with minimal oversight,” he added, noting the new bridge replaces a span previously deemed unsafe and too low for ships passing underneath it. The bridge also is the second largest

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on the ride-share service is it must be a nonemergency call and patients using the service must not require personal assistance. But Schmidt said it’s not always this simple. He said an experienced professional, not just a ride-share driver, is essential for seniors with mobility issues or serious conditions, such as dementia or epileptic seizures. “We find at least half of the time, if not more, they are actually needing a caregiver with them to help them in and out of the car,” Schmidt said. He said such caregivers are trained to

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Large beams for the new Long Beach, California bridge - now the second logest span in that state - were tested by the company, which employs a number of Ahwatukee residents. (Special to AFN)

bridge in California, taking a backseat only to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. PNL also has provided similar testing on steel box beams for the Sky Harbor light rail system between Terminal 4 and the East Economy Lot. Ultrasonic examinations are also used to examine welds in tanks, vessels and pipelines and are similar to the tests doctors use to examine unborn babies. Unlike the fetal tests, which are usually in black and white, PNL’s examinations use color to enhance detectability

handle medical situations and the average driver is not. Marketing manager, Darren Hsu, for a competing service called GoGoGrandparent allows users to call a number to arrange a ride with an operator. It operates “in every place where the ride-share apps are available,” he said, and has the added benefit of an operator who can help locate a passenger in large areas like a shopping mall or hospital, where a ride-share driver might have trouble because of a lack of a location pin. Hsu wonders how the ride-sharing program might work in rural areas or areas without access to broadband. He also wondered if some patients might not

of critical flaws. Examples of applications include boiler tube welding done in power plants, and examination of piping, tanks and light poles for corrosion. “While we think of Phoenix and the Sonoran Desert as an arid environment, corrosion is a common event,” Viduka said. “This testing is used to examine street light and park poles to find damage caused by corrosion. “We recently tested park lights for a local park and found they were ready to fail,” he continued. “The park district know how to use a ride-sharing service. But others, like Brad Hargens, Mercy Care Arizona vice president of health plan operations, are sold on the program. Mercy Care Arizona added the rideshare program to the other transportation services it was already offering, and the extra option for patients is helpful, Hargens said. With 1.8 million Medicaid recipients in the state, and the usual number of tourists flocking here for spring break and spring training, Hargens said the real challenge might be finding enough cars to keep up with the demand for ride-sharing come March and April. “We get a lot more individuals here,” he

removed the poles and immediately replaced them.” PNL also uses this technology to examine tank shells and floors to make sure they are not ready to leak and cause environmental damage, he added. Another advanced technology PNL uses to examine components is Ground Penetrating Radar or GPR. This technology is used to verify structural steel placed inside concrete structures. This test method was recently used on the freeway project to insure the reinforcing steel was properly placed in the concrete bridge decks, Viduka said. PNL also uses this technology during remodeling of high-rise buildings prior to coring concrete holes, to relocate electrical and plumbing lines. “It is very important that areas to be cored are scanned to detect structural rebar, post-tensioned cables, or electrical conduit embedded in the concrete,” Viduka said. “This avoids cutting through these elements, thereby maintaining the structural and electrical integrity of the building. Most owners require this service prior to making changes to their structures.” X-ray examinations can also be used to supplement the GPR when the buried element needs to be more clearly identified. Viduka said besides its support for Ahwatukee, PNL also sponsors numerous charitable events in the state and “employs military and disabled veterans and women technicians whenever possible.” It also started an intern program for community college students.

said of that time of year. “It’s just trying to find enough cars to meet everyone’s needs. That’s the difficult part.” So far, AHCCCS has not received direct feedback from Medicaid recipients on the service, Capriotti said. But officials believe the ride-share program will “add flexibility to the health care delivery system and increase transportation options for Medicaid members.” AHCCCS Director Jami Snyder said the state was “proud to be the first Medicaid program in the country” to offer ride-sharing services for beneficiaries who need transportation to nonemergency medical appointments.

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Medicare premiums, deductibles going up in 2020 BY CATE KORTZEBORN AFN Guest Writer

s we head into the new year, I wanted to let you know how much your Medicare premiums, deductibles, and other outof-pocket costs will be in 2020. Each year, Medicare premiums, deductibles, and copayment rates are adjusted according to the Social Security Act. For 2020, the Medicare Part B monthly premiums and the annual deductible are higher than the 2019 amounts. The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B enrollees will be $144.60 for 2020 – an increase of $9.10 over the 2019 premium of $135.50. The standard premium is what most people with Medicare pay. Part B covers physician services, outpatient hospital services, certain home health services, durable medical equipment, and certain other medical and

health services not covered by Medicare Part A. The annual deductible for all Part B beneficiaries is $198 in 2020 – an increase of $13 from the annual deductible of $185 in 2019. The increase in the Part B premiums and deductible is largely due to Medicare’s rising expenses for drugs administered in doctors’ offices. Current law requires Medicare to pay the average sales price for a Part B drug and also pays physicians a percentage of a drug’s sale price. This incentivizes drug companies to set prices higher and for physicians to prescribe more expensive drugs since that leads to a higher Medicare payment. The Trump Administration is working to lower prices for Part B drugs through its drug-pricing blueprint. Since 2007, Part B premiums have been based in part on a beneficiary’s income, with higher-income beneficiaries paying higher premiums. These income-related monthly adjust-

ment amounts affect about 7 percent of people with Part B. The 2020 Part B total premiums for high-income beneficiaries can be found at cms.gov/newsroom/ fact-sheets/2020-medicare-parts-bpremiums-and-deductibles. Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital, skilled nursing and some home health care services. About 99 percent of Medicare beneficiaries do not have a Part A premium since they paid Medicare payroll taxes for at least 40 quarters of employment. The Part A inpatient hospital deductible that beneficiaries will pay when admitted to the hospital will be $1,408 in 2020, an increase of $44 from $1,364 in 2019. The Part A inpatient hospital deductible covers beneficiaries’ share of costs for the first 60 days of Medicare-covered inpatient hospital care in a benefit period. In 2020, beneficiaries must pay a coinsurance amount of $352 per day for the 61st through 90th day of a hospitaliza-

tion (versus $341 in 2019) in a benefit period and $704 per day for lifetime reserve days, versus $682 in 2019. For beneficiaries in skilled nursing facilities, the daily coinsurance for days 21 through 100 of extended care services in a benefit period will be $176 in 2020 ($170.50 in 2019). These premiums and cost-sharing apply to people with Original or Traditional Medicare. Premiums and deductibles for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug plans were previously finalized. On average for 2020, Medicare Advantage premiums are expected to decline by 23 percent from 2018, and will be the lowest in the past 13 years while plan choices, benefits and enrollment continue to increase. Cate Kortzeborn is Medicare’s regional administrator for Arizona, California, Nevada, Hawaii, and the Pacific Territories. Get answers to Medicare questions at 1-800-633-4227.

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Musical traces four stars’ formative years

BY BRIDGETTE REDMAN GetOut Contributor

ometimes a happy accident can turn into one of history’s sublime moments. It’s what happened on Dec. 4, 1956, when four artists just happened to drop in at different times at Sun Record Studios in Memphis. They started a spur-of-the-moment jam session, the only time the four of them would play together and history was made. The artists? Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash. A reporter came by to snap pictures and a recording was made. The next day’s newspaper sported the headline “Million Dollar Quartet,” though a recording of the session wouldn’t be released for another 25 years. In 2010, the musical of the same name opened on Broadway, dramatizing the meeting of these four greats and the mu-

Jerry Lee Lewis is one of four icons of the 1950s music scene recreated in “Million Dollar Quartet.” (Special to GetOut)

sic they played. The musical is now at the Phoenix Theater, 1825 N. Central Avenue through

Feb. 16, for an encore run as part of its 100th season. It originally opened in March 2018 and the theater had to ex-

tend its run because the show was so popular. “Million Dollar Quartet is really a tribute to these remarkable performers,” said Scott Weinstein, director. “I want audiences to feel the surprise and excitement Presley, Cash, Perkins and Lewis felt that extraordinary day. “They were discovering something unexpected right in the studio, and through this show, we get to discover the magic with them. When you get four big personalities in one room, they’re going to butt heads. But it’s exactly what makes this a great show—the drama is real and authentic and you get to see this energy channeled into an incomparable record.” The jukebox musical features such well-known songs as “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Long Tall Sally,” “Peace in the Valley,” “I Walk the Line,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Down by the River-

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Family-friendly events abound in January

by local vendors, with food and other offerings for sale at the event. OdySea in the Desert, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, 480-951-2100, odyseainthedesert.com, noon to 4 p.m., free.

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 ZooLights: Glow Wild To Jan. 19 The Phoenix Zoo’s iconic yearly holiday light show is on until Jan. 19, allowing families one (or more) opportunities to enjoy the city’s zoo, with the illumination of millions of lights giving an added dimension to the festivities. ZooLights: Glow Wild, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, 602-286-3800, phoenixzoo.org, 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., $11.95-$17.95 members, $13.95-$19.95 general admission. If you didn’t have time during the holidays, you can still check out ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo through Jan. 19.

 Music and Butter�lies Jan. 12 Butter�ly Wonderland is hosting a free music experience, featuring a performance by classical violinist Jonathan Levingston. Classical music boosts your attention to the minute details of the enclosure. Butter�ly Wonderland, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, 480-800-3000, butter�lywonderland.com, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., free with admission.

ing the third annual Family Fun Winterfest in its Desert Courtyard, featuring real snow for the kids to play in. This free event features everything from bounce houses to rides, games, snow�lake crafts and face painting to go with various booths set up

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 Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts

Jan. 4-18 The Downtown Mesa Festival of the Arts features the work of established and emerging artists, including those who create woodwork, metal crafts, food items, jewelry, art, photography, handmade soaps and gifts. On Macdonald, off of Main Street in

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Downtown Mesa, dtmesafest.com, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free admission.

 Family Fun Winterfest Jan. 4 OdySea Aquarium in the Desert is host-

 Youth Fine Arts Courses Jan. 18-March 7 Mesa Arts Center is hosting an eightweek youth arts course on Saturdays to teach artistic skills and knowledge through fun and challenging art classes in

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side” and “Hound Dog.” Chris Lash, who plays Lewis, considers himself part of the “Million Dollar family” because he’s done the show so many times. His �irst turn was with the original Broadway show on Vegas and he then did it on cruise ships. When Weinstein, whom he’d worked with on the Broadway version, asked him to come to Phoenix to do the show, he couldn’t say yes fast enough. “He’s such a dream to work with,” said Lash. “I didn’t really know anything about Phoenix until I went there to do the show. It was my favorite director and my friend so it would be amazing. I thought, ‘I’m going to do this little show in the desert.’ Then I was doing my research and learned Phoenix is the sixth-largest city in the nation.” It was an eye-opening experience for him—both the city and the 100-year-old theater company he found himself working with. “I was really blown away by the professionalism and the quality of work they put out,” Lash said. “It is inspiring. It makes it really easy to do your job because they really take care of you.” All the actors play the instruments their characters do, so Lash performs in Jerry Lee Lewis’ �lamboyant, over-thetop piano style, which is a long way from when he �irst taught himself to play piano. His mother had withheld lessons because she didn’t think he’d ever be able to do anything with piano. “At a young age, I always wanted to play piano, but my mom pushed me into dance,” Lash said. “So, I taught myself. In

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a wide variety of art materials, including painting, drawings, paintmaking, mixed media and sculpture, ensuring a mentally stimulating session for all. Mesa Art Center, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa. 480-644-6560, mesaartscenter.com, 8 to 9:30 a.m., $93.

 Dogs’ Day in the Garden Jan. 18 The Desert Botanical Garden’s annual event is a great chance for your family to meet other dog lovers, with the admission fees bene�itting the Arizona Humane Society. There will be educational opportunities to learn about Arizona-based dog nonpro�its and even dog-centric shopping opportunities, in the appropriately named Barketplace. Desert Botanical Gardens, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, 480-941-1225, dbg.

said he loves tapping into Lewis’ style and character. “The character itself is very outrageous,” Lash said. “It’s really fun to just sort of be this wild child on stage. He was so young and was trying to assert himself into this industry. He’s so bold and it’s really fun to play eight times a week. I like to be very chill when I’m not performing. I’m pretty shy, so to play the opposite of myself is a challenge and it’s really fun.” He also appreciates almost every song he does is fast, upbeat and show-stopping. Shortly after �inishing his contract with Norwegian Cruise Lines doing “The Million Dollar Quartet” in 2016, he happened across a �lier in New York on Broadway announcing Lewis would be performing at BB Elvis and three other major singers of the 1950s are remembered in Kings three days later. He said the “Million Dollar Quartet.” (Special to GetOut) he immediately knew he had to teaching myself, I did my own research, see the legend perform. who are these piano players? Little Rich“It was amazing. He’s in his 80s, but ard was a big in�luence and he in�luenced it was incredible,” Lash said. “It’s a very Jerry Lee Lewis, who is the Basie of rock small club and we were packed in there piano playing.” like sardines. The whole room was buzzHis �irst memory of Lewis’ music was his ing. He came out in a wheelchair, but he mother working out to a Richard Simmons was still singing and rocking out.” aerobics video, “Sweatin’ to the Oldies.” While most of the musical is focused “I loved that video,” Lash said. “I loved on that single afternoon in December, it all the music in it. That’s when I learned uses �lashbacks to tell the stories of each the oldies song, ‘Great Balls of Fire.’” artist’s life. They were all at the early As he got older, he learned who Lew- stages of their career—Lewis was still is was and became fascinated with his unknown outside of Memphis—with over-the-top character and his “crazy only Elvis having achieved the superstar piano playing.” He has a great time play- status all of them would later have. ing one of his idols now he is an adult. He There is also a storyline in which Sam

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 Brownie Race Car Design Badge Workshop

Jan. 25 The Arizona Science Center is inviting Arizonans in second and third grade to design and build their own race cars, giving children an up-close and personal lesson on how engineering design processes work. Members of the Girls Scouts of America get discounted entrance to the event, which runs from 10 a.m. to noon. Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington Street, Phoenix, 602-716-2000, azscience.org, 10 a.m. to noon, $17 Brownie, Girl Scout, $5 chaperones.

 Elephant & Piggie’s “We are in a Play!”

Jan. 26-March 1 The Herberger Theater is hosting a children’s series on its stage west, focused

around Gerald the Elephant and Piggie. The play is an hour-long and is intended for ages 3 and older. The run time on the play is one hour, with a post-show Q&A session following the performance. Herberger Theater, 222 E. Monroe Street, Phoenix. 602-252-8497, herbergertheater.org. 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., $12-35.

 Friendly Pines Camp Information Nights

Jan. 28-29, Feb. 4 Friendly Pines Camp in Prescott is holding information nights about its sleepaway camp. Parents are invited to attend and learn about the experience. They’re open to all new and returning campers.

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Phillips, the record producer and founder of Sun Studios, is trying to get Cash to sign an extension on his contract. Phillips is sometimes called “The Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll” because of how many greats he “discovered.” So, the musical �lashes back to when Phillips met each of the performers and how he got them their start. However, what makes this musical popular is the music. They perform many of their characters’ greatest hits along with gospel and country songs they jammed to on that historic afternoon. “It really does feel like you’re there in the room with them,” Lash said. “What I �ind great about working with these actors and doing this show is everyone is such a great musician. In order to be a good band and tight, it’s all about listening to each other, so right off the bat, the acting is elevated too. We’re all present and listening to each other. It’s a very, very exciting thing to do every night.” Lash said “The Million Dollar Quartet” is one of the most fun nights you can have in theater. He also said the experience is ampli�ied by the venue producing it. “You’re not just seeing a show there,” Lash said. “It’s such an experience to be at the theater and the staff is absolutely amazing from the lighting operator to the ushers to the staff in the bar. “They go out of their way to create an experience for every single person there. I just saw tickets are $32—that’s nothing for a Broadway-caliber performance and it really is. I’m very grateful to be a part of it. The company is just amazing and the theater is really awesome.” Information/tickets: 602-254-2151, phoenix theatre.com The featured speakers will be camp directors Kevin Nissen and Megan May, who offer a fun, informative presentation and discuss the emotional and physical bene�its children experience when they attend a camp like this. A raf�le features a $500 discount on camp tuition. Homewood Suites by Hilton Tucson/St. Philip’s Plaza, 4250 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, 928-445-2128, friendlypines. com, 7 to 8:30 p.m., free; Courtyard Marriott Salt River, 5201 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, 928-445-2128, friendlypines.com, 7 to 8:30 p.m., free; Cambria Hotel Phoenix Chandler-Fashion Center, 3165 W. Frye Road, Chandler, 928-445-2128, friendlypines.com, 7 to 8:30 p.m., free.

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These desserts make for a great 2020 welcome

hether you’re looking for just one more item for your New Year’s Eve bash or looking for something to serve during New Year’s Day bowl games, Grown Up S’mores Marshmallow Pops makes for a tasty treat, I had to look no further than the back of a Honey Maid Graham Cracker Box. If you find the old-fashioned S’more’s to be a little messy to eat, you’re going to love the modern day “cake pop” version. I found the perfect size (3 inch) pretzels at Cost Plus World Market. (UTZ All-Natural Butter Sticks.) Then, if you have leftover graham crackers, try moist and flavorful Graham Cracker Cake. I found the recipe in the 1931 Searchlight Cookbook. It’s an 82-year-old dessert that I’m guessing few people have tried, even though Graham Crackers continue to be one of America’s favorite snacks.

Cake Pops

Ingredients: 12 pretzel sticks, about 3-4 inches long 12 large marshmallows 3 oz. dipping chocolate or chocolate coating 1/3 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Directions: Prepare one small shallow bowl with melted choc

For this recipe, the graham cracker crumbs replace the flour, and the folded-in egg whites make this cake light and fluffy. You can serve it with whipped cream, but I’ve also shared my favorite glaze that’s perfect for desserts like the Graham Cracker Cake. I hope you’ll enjoy both treats. May they add S’more to your life in 2020!

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olate and one with graham cracker crumbs. Insert 1 end of each pretzel stick into the marshmallow. Dip each marshmallow half way up in chocolate then roll in graham crumbs, turning to evenly to coat. Place on parchment-covered baking sheet. Refrigerate for 2-3 minutes or until chocolate coating is firm. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Directions: Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, beating thoroughly. Add graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, vanilla, milk and nuts, mixing well. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour into well-greased 9 X 13 baking dish at 350 about 30 minutes or until toothpick comes up clean. Remove from oven and pour glaze over top.

Glaze Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter ½ cup sugar ½ cup buttermilk or cream ¼ teaspoon of baking soda

Directions: In a medium pot, mix together all ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. When mixture froths and expands, pour immediately over warm cake. Sprinkle with nuts, if desired.

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Local players return home for Cheez-It Bowl BY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

ollege football bowl games have long been viewed as a reward for a program’s success throughout the season. A select few have more impact than others on a national stage, but each provides their own unique experience for all players involved. The 2019 Cheez-It Bowl at Chase Field in Phoenix not only provided players from Washington State and Air Force a unique venue, but it also allowed some to play in front of their hometown crowd. “It’s a blessing to be here,” Air Force sophomore linebacker Caleb Humphrey said. “Just to have everyone looking up to you and then you are able to come back and play in a bowl game, everyone wants to come watch.” Humphrey has seen time on both kickoff and kickoff return this season for the Falcons. He is also a backup bandit out-

Caleb Humphrey, a Desert Vista alum and sophomore linebacker for Air Force, has represented the Thunder and the state at a high level this season for the Falcons. (Pablo Robles/AFN Staff)

side linebacker on defense. Humphrey starred at Desert Vista

during the 2016 and 2017 seasons. In two years at the varsity level, he record-

Robinson, a University of Texas commit who rushed for over 7,000 yards in his career, claimed the Ed Doherty Award for the second straight year at Saturday’s luncheon. “It’s a blessing to win it twice,” Robinson said. “Just being able to share this experience with my family, my coaches and God, it’s a great feeling.” Robinson was voted the winner over the likes of Saguaro star athlete and Arizona State signee Will Shaffer, Perry quarterback and Florida State signee Chubba Purdy, Higley star defensive end Jason Harris and Notre Dame Prep linebacker and Harvard signee Brock Locnikar. Desert Vista senior wideout Elijah Ervin, who led the 6A Conference in receiving yards with 1,459 and 18 touchdowns, was also nominated for the award. Ervin was instrumental in the Thunder’s run to the 6A semi�inals this season, as he recorded over 100 receiving yards in nine of his 13 games played.

He had a breakout performance against Perry in the 6A quarter�inals, when he caught eight passes for 254 yards and four touchdowns. “I have to thank my coaches and my family for supporting me, it’s good to represent Desert Vista,” Ervin said. “It’s been a long journey, a good journey with some bumps in the road. We had over 20 seniors this year and we’ve been through a lot together. It means a lot to be able to have a successful season together.” Each player in attendance walked across the stage at the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch and received the recognition they deserved for outstanding performances throughout the season. Though 55 of the 56 nominees weren’t able to hoist the award at the end of the ceremony, all agreed it was the experience of being recognized as one of the best in the state they will always remember. “All of these guys could have won this award,” Robinson said. “They all had crazy stats this year. I just cherish this moment.”

ed 123 total tackles, 67 of which were solo, as a defensive back. He also had six tackles for loss. Friday night’s Cheez-It Bowl was his �irst game back home since leaving for Air Force in 2018. He played in front of most of his family, including younger brother, Colby, who is one of the top senior athletes in the state at Desert Vista. “I want to see him succeed,” Humphrey said. “I just try to give him all the support I can and he and my big brother do the same for me.” He is just one of several players from Arizona to appear on Air Force’s roster this season. Tre Bugg, a junior defensive back, has played a vital role in the success of Air Force’s defense this season. He’s accounted for 17 total tackles from his starting defensive back position and has three interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, this season.

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Elijah Ervin ‘honored’ by Ed Doherty nomination BY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

he 2019 high school football season in Arizona of�icially came to an end Dec. 21 as the winner of the 2019 Ed Doherty Award was announced. Awarded to the best football player in the state, the Ed Doherty Award draws comparison to the Heisman Trophy in college sports. It’s a symbol of outstanding achievement on the �ield for all of those nominated for the award. Several high-pro�ile names from the East Valley have been awarded in the past, including Mountain View’s Todd Heap and John Beck, Desert Vista’s Bobby Wade and Zach Miller and Perry’s Brock Purdy in 2017. Tim and Teddy Ruben joined fellow Saguaro alum Kyle Caldwell in winning the award. Teddy was the �irst and only player to ever win the award twice. That is, until this year. Salpointe Catholic running back Bijan

Desert Vista High School senior wideout Elijah Ervin was proud to be among the 56 Arizona high school football players nominated for the 2019 Ed Doherty Award. (Photo courtesy Mike Harvey)

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The junior from Williams Field High School in Gilbert helped lead the Black Hawks to an undefeated season and 5A title in 2016 as a senior. His younger brother, Mason, just �inished his senior year at quarterback for the Black Hawks and also won a 5A title. He was recently offered by Air Force. “I know a lot of us had to get a lot of tickets for this game because everyone wants to come watch us,” said Tre Bugg, a junior defensive back for Air Force. “I know if I want to go home, I can just drive right down the street. It’s great.” The pipeline from Arizona to Air Force doesn’t end with Humphrey and Bugg. Sophomore defensive back Corvan Taylor played high school football at Gilbert High School. Senior linebacker Christopher Mussleman graduated from Poston Butte in San Tan Valley, while fellow senior linebacker Jake Ksiazek attended Salpointe Catholic in Tucson. Freshman linebacker Clayton Randall played his high school ball at Saguaro, while fellow freshman quarterback Keegan Freid played at Sunrise Mountain in Peoria. Sophomore wideout for Air Force DeAndre Hughes graduated from Tempe and senior offensive lineman Col-

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in Marquez from Red Mountain in Mesa. “It’s cool to see how far you’ve come just from high school,” Marquez said. “I’m a senior so this is my last ride. It’s pretty fun to think my �inal game will be where it all started.” Several other local athletes from last year’s class will also be part of the Air Force program next season after spending the year with the academy’s prep football program. While Air Force boasts its fair share of local talent, Washington State has also become a destination for players from the Grand Canyon State. “I was super excited because I was going to be away for Christmas if we went somewhere else,” Washington State freshman quarterback Gunner Cruz said. “When we found out we were playing at the Cheez-It Bowl my mom was super happy and my dad. I’ll have some of my old teammates there, it’s just super exciting.” Before Cruz began his career in Pullman, he was lighting up opposing defenses for Casteel High School in Queen Creek. Cruz led the Colts to a 3A state title in the programs’ second season playing at the varsity level. The team was entirely made up of juniors, sophomores and freshmen when they went on a dominating run. The next season, Cruz led the

Colts to the 5A Conference quarter�inals before falling to Higley. He passed for a staggering 3,598 yards his senior year and threw 30 touchdowns with only �ive interceptions. Cruz earned a scholarship to Washington State after his junior season and committed in May 2018. He enrolled in the spring of 2019, joining former Central High defensive end and fellow freshman Cosmas Kwete and former Hamilton High and redshirt freshman offensive lineman Hunter Mayginnes to represent Arizona. “Coach (Jeff) Phelps does a great job recruiting Arizona,” Cruz said. “There’s so much talent in Arizona. Even kids who weren’t in the newspapers as much are getting recruited to big programs and especially here to Washington State.” Both Kwete and Mayginnes were three-star recruits out of Arizona in their respective classes, as both dominated 6A competition. Mayginnes will soon be joined in Pullman by his younger brother, Dylan, who just wrapped up his senior season at Hamilton and signed with Washington State on Dec. 18. He said he kept a close eye on how the Huskies did this year to turn the program back in the right direction after a 3-7 �inish in 2018.

“It will just be a great experience to have him up here and show him the ropes a little bit,” Mayginnes said. “It’s a shock to be a top recruit in Arizona and then come up and be among other top recruits from across the country.” Mayginnes expected to have some friends and family present when he and the rest of the Washington State team take the �ield on Friday night at Chase Field. But he admits several members of his family won’t be there due to a scheduling con�lict with his grandfather’s 80th birthday party in Idaho. Even then, the chance to return home to play on a national stage is a special experience for him and all of the players representing Arizona daily at their respective schools. “I was happy to make it to a bowl,” Mayginnes said. “It’s a cool experience to play back in Arizona in front of my dad, stepmom, some of my friends and maybe old coaches.”

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