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Libby Goff on Sunday helped man a sanitized petition drive by Save Our Schools to get a school funding measure on the November ballot. (Chris Mortenson/AFN Photographer)

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newly formed nonprofit filed suit Monday against the Club West Community Association board, asking Superior Court to nullify its revision of land-use regulations governing the golf course. The dramatic legal move by the Club West Conservancy – made up of several dozen Club West homeowners – came as four investors prepared to unveil a new plan at the board’s scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. tomorrow, March 19, to sell part of the course for homes. The investors, who call themselves The Edge Team, had been scheduled to close March 17 on their agreement to buy the course from owner Wilson Gee but abruptly asked for an

extension hours before the Conservancy filed its suit. Gee said the length of the extension still has to be worked out. Edge Team spokesman Matt Shearer did not respond to a request for comment. Club West HOA board President Mike Hinz also did not respond to an AFN question on whether he would still go through with the March 19 meeting, given concerns about the virus and warnings by the governor and Centers for Disease Control to avoid gatherings of more than 50 people. That meeting was canceled, a resident said. The Edge Team’s presentation at the board’s meeting in January drew at least 200 homeowners. Multiple sources said the Edge Team pre-

pared a plan that would involve the construction of a number of single and two-story homes but not nearly as many as the 164 that it said were needed to finance a shortened 18hole golf course, new clubhouse and 18-hole putting course. Opposition by a number of homeowners to that plan ultimately persuaded Taylor Morrison to pull out of its agreement with the investors to build the houses and it is unclear whether they have found a new homebuilder. This time around, the Edge Team has been reportedly working on a plan for around 50 to 60 houses with the remainder of the course turned into a preserve. The Conservancy’s lawsuit takes aim at the

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att and Kami Troutman of Ahwatukee have had no small share of challenges keeping their daughter Adelyn a happy and healthy 4-yearold. Adelyn herself has had those challenges as well, forced since birth to get a blood transfusion every month because of a Adelyn Troutman must have a blood rare blood disorder. transfusion every month. (Special to AFN) Now, the quickly accelerating COVID-19 alarm has jeopardized the Troutman’s effort to give back to the community for all it has done to keep Adelyn alive. Twice a year, the Troutmans hold blood drives because they know from first-hand experience that an adequate supply of blood is critical to saving the lives of untold thousands in the Valley. And they’re concerned that this month’s drive – 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 28 at Desert Foothills United Methodist Church, 2156 E. Liberty Lane, Ahwatukee – will be hampered by virus fears, which the Red Cross says are unfounded for donors. This months’ drive will be the sixth that the Troutmans have held and they’ve seen each one has attracted a successively larger number of donors. “The Desert Foothills United Methodist Church has been an amazing partner in this, allowing us to use their space and it is home for our drive and donors feel that when they walk through the doors,” Matt said. “We have added a bloodmobile to accommodate the number of donors we have. This has been at our last two drives and has helped tremendously with the flow, getting people in and out,” he said, adding 194 donors gave blood during last fall’s drive. Matt and Kami are hoping that virus mania won’t deter people – not so just for their daughter’s sake but for the sake of anyone who depends on the goodwill of others to stay alive. “To date we have saved over 1,500 lives and it’s thanks to Adelyn’s courage, her amazing supporters including local businesses and especially to the donors that come out drive after drive,” Matt added. “As far as the coronavirus, we are worried about the impact overall, not particularly our drive but how the

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HOA board’s actions that paved the way for the investors to present any plan for it to review and send to Club West’s 2,700 homeowners for a vote. At issue are the so-called declarant rights governing the golf course and whether the board could legally assume their control. The lawsuit states that through a series of papers filed with the County Recorder by former board President Paul Moroz in 2010 and by Hinz in October 2018 and last July, the board took actions for deciding how the golf course can be used and how changes to that sue can be made. Those actions were neither valid nor legal, the Conservancy alleges, and should be declared “void and unenforceable.” It also asks the court to rule that the HOA board “may not act as a declarant” of the rights governing the use of the golf course. The board last December had told homeowners that after it reviewed The Edge Team’s proposal, it would decide whether to submit it for approval by homeowners. It also spelled out how that vote would be held and how it would be validated, indicating that the Edge Team might needs as few as about 400 homeowners to approve its plan. Conservancy President Matt Tyler told AFN last month that the board had no authority to do that and that even its as-

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indefinitely postponed or canceled. Falling victim to the virus were the 44th annual Ahwatukee Easter Parade and Spring Fling, the Ahwatukee Chamber of Commerce’s spring golf tournament and the Festival of Lights’ renamed Wine, Beer and Culinary Festival. Here is a look at how Ahwatukee was impacted during the initial days of the nation’s reaction to the epidemic.

Schools shut down

Unease over the virus’ spread triggered a domino effect in Ahwatukee that accelerated in less than a day late last week. Within hours of a conference call with 400 school administrators across Arizona on Thursday that had ended with Gov. Doug Ducey and other state officials saying there was no need to close schools, Kyrene Superintendent Jan Vesely was

The Club West Golf Course has been barren since February 2018, when Phoenix shut off water as the former owner’s unpaid bill topped $150,000. (Special to AFN)

sumption of the rights to control the golf course were subject to the master CC&Rs under which the HOA operates. To change those CC&Rs, Tyler said, the board needs the approval of at least 75 percent of all homeowners. In terms of the lawsuit, that means the entire community would have to first vote on the HOA’s assumption of the course’s declarant rights that Moroz and Hinz tried to arrange in the filings with the County Recorder. Echoing Tyler’s interview with AFN, the

among the first administrators in the Valley to brush aside that advice. Vesely closed the district’s 25 campuses and said she and the board would discuss the closure’s duration and next steps at a meeting slated for last night, March 17. Under new rules being adopted by many school boards and municipal councils across the Valley, public attendance was prohibited and people were encouraged to watch the proceedings online. Tempe Union High School District followed Vesely’s lead by mid-day Friday, partly in reaction to the closure of both its feeder districts – Kyrene and Tempe Elementary. By the end of the day, Horizon Honors did the same with its elementary and secondary schools. Tempe Union had planned to resume classes after spring break. In announcing the closures, Superintendent Dr. Kevin Mendivil explained the decision to resume classes by citing Thurs-

lawsuit states, “The HOA may not exercise any right or privilege not given to it expressly by the Master Declaration.” The lawsuit may mean that the Edge Team’s efforts to win board approval for a community vote on a new plan for the course could be delayed for months – particularly if either side demands a trial or the losing side in the dispute appeals the decision. The litigation involving the future of the defunct Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course, which Gee closed in 2013, is entering its

day’s reassurances from Ducey, Health Services Director Cara Christ and state Superintendent of Schools Kathy Hoffman that schools could be safely kept open as long as elevated measures were taken to ensure students’ and staffs’ safety. “We have also been mindful of student and staff travel and had monitored those individuals accordingly,” Mendivil said. “We were also planning for excessive absences due to those who may have traveled, continuity with programming, and practicing social distancing measures. With all of the above, we were confident in starting back to school on Monday, March 16.” But Mendivil said he changed his mind “because we work in a collaborative, tridistrict manner” and felt closure “is the best decision for our students, families, teachers, and staff.” As more districts announced Friday and Saturday they were closing, Ducey and

sixth year and the state Supreme Court is not expected to decide whether it will even consider an appeal in that case until June. Gee has asked the state Supreme Court to consider his appeal from a lower court ruling that he is required to restore the Lakes golf course. That ruling has been upheld by the Arizona Court of Appeals, but Gee maintains the courts have no authority to order someone to restore a business that was losing money. The homeowners in that case contend that the Lakes course can be operated profitably. In Club West, the golf course’s future has split the community to a degree. Some homeowners have favored turning part of the course over to housing development if rest of it was turned into a preserve. But the Conservancy, as well as other homeowners, say that would be unfair to those who paid premium lot prices as high as $60,000 to be next to a golf course and would see their views obliterated by new houses. Questions also have been raised over the Edge Team’s long-term plan for maintaining the part of the course that would not be used for housing. Critics are wary that even the Edge Team’s modified plan is just the first step toward eventually developing most of the golf course for housing.

Hoffman on Sunday afternoon declared that all schools in Arizona would be closed until March 27. But the prospects of a longer closure quickly loomed Monday, although nothing official has yet been announced. The closures in Ahwatukee left many parents scrambling for day care and babysitters while uncertainty loomed over what might happen if the classes remain suspended into next month. At the district level, attention turned to helping needy families and students who face food insecurity as well as how to implement online instruction. To address food security concerns for less fortunate families, Kyrene’s food service workers were to start providing packages of cold breakfasts and lunches for pickup yesterday at Colina Elementary in Ahwatukee, the Kyrene Family Resource

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and well on day of donation. Vitalant also having staff change gloves after each donation, is using enhanced disinfecting equipment as well as providing hand sanitizer throughout an appointment and checking temperature for the slightest sign of a fever. Nearly 21 million blood components are transfused each year in the U.S. and 4.5 million Americans would die each year without life-saving blood transfusions. Approximately 32,000 pints of blood are used each day in the United States and just one pint of donated blood can help save as many as three people’s lives. In Arizona, 500 donors are needed daily to meet the transfusion requirements of our hospital patients. Only 3 percent of eligible donors in Arizona even attempt to donate blood, Matt has noted in the past. Adelyn needs transfusions every three to four weeks because her little body can’t produce a single red blood cell. The average body makes about 2 to 3 million red blood cells a second. Additionally, over the past few years, doctors also have had to monitor her

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continued education learning opportunities through online resources or materials that can be sent home.” They also underscored the dilemma facing many Ahwatukee parents: What to do about their kids while stuck at home. They stressed the need for “educating parents on recommendations from public health officials for kids who are not at school to remain at home to the greatest extent possible.” Ducey and Hoffman also said they are “coordinating with partners in the nonprofit, faith-based and education communities to make available childcare options to families who need it.”

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The options for children and teens outside their homes seemed scant even by Monday, anyway. Ducey announced a state partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs, which initially was giving priority to those who already are members because their facilities’ capacity could be challenged. Parents can check availabilities and locations at bgcmp.org. Meanwhile, all programs at Ironwood Library and the rest of the Phoenix library

system are cancelled and the buildings closed. At Pecos Center, all programs were suspended and the building closed. Even the Ahwatukee Little League, whose season just began two weeks ago, suspended play until at least April 6. Phoenix officials stressed that all hiking trails remain open, but other than that, creation activities appeared to be nil.

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5 bedroom, 3 bathroom PLUS BONUS ROOM! 3009 square feet. Open kitchen-family room floor plan. Kitchen has an enormous walk-in pantry, island and large eat-in dining nook. All appliances convey including the refrigerator and washer/ dryer. Family room has soaring vaulted ceilings and a cozy fireplace. Formal living and dining room; tons of living space! Master suite is downstairs! Master bathroom has double sinks, large walk-in shower with custom glass enclosure and a walk-in closet. Oversized lot with sport court backs to a wash!. Plantation shutters, wet bar, vaulted ceilings.

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Five acre property with RV pad! Breathtaking mtn & desert views! 2,441 sf, 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Highly upgraded throughout and a rare find! Gourmet kitchen, remodeled in 2015, boasts granite slab counters, large island w/pendant lighting, upgraded SS appliances (Fisher & Paykel range/oven and Electrolux dishwasher) and five burner propane gas cooking! Composite sink, upgraded faucet, R/O, upgraded cabinets with crown molding, travertine backsplash, pantry, built-in desk/shelves off eat-in dining nook. Fireplace at dining nook has stone surrounds and custom wood mantel. Room for 10 car / truck parking. Full RV hook-up (septic/electric) incl internet and TV. Extended length and height 3 car garage has workbench and built-in shelves. 6 ft wall around a glassed-in salt water pool (all glass can open.) 2019 barn, 3 Mare Motel stalls. Two stalls plumbed with self-water, tack room, hay room, tie-up wash area, hitching rail, 75 foot round-pen. Wide gates on opposing sides. Two stalls lead into round-pen. 2019 fence. 3/4 of one of the 5 acres is fenced with no-climb fencing. All areas have gates leading into 100 acres of riding trails.

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But Kasunic said that seniors who visited senior centers for “congregant meals” would receive meals at home or can pick up meals to go at the centers if group meals are suspended. Kasunic said not many people had been calling the agency’s 24-hour hotline (602264-4357) for seniors and that the calls that had come in were largely from people who didn’t want to go out in public to do grocery shopping. But she said people must qualify for agency-provided meals and that the process involves a visit by a case manager, eliminating the prospect that anyone can simply call to arrange for a meal pickup or delivery. Local senior living communities, including LivGenerations Ahwatukee and Mountain Park Senior Living, clamped down on visits from outsiders and elevated screening for those who were allowed in – although owners of both facilities said there had not been any confirmed cases of COVID-19. Spectrum Retirement, owners of Mountain Park Senior Living, restricted visits to those “deemed essential” and closed off visits to residents in its memory care area. Screenings of visitors, staff and residents included not only a questionnaire designed by the Centers for Disease Control but also a temperature check. Enhanced cleaning measures and a cancellation of outdoor visits to casinos and other places also were in effect at both facilities. Scott McCutcheon, CEO of Liv Generations said residents at his facilities “are concerned and certainly don’t want to get it.” “And there’s some concerns and fears that they have, but they’re still enjoying activities and food on our properties right now,” he said. “And they’re just feeling a little bit more relieved that we’re doing something about it and they support us all the way.” McCutcheon said the company suspended trips, but noted, “We’ve also got our internal activity calendar to have more fun inside the building, but as far as inviting the public in, having big parties, and then going to places that are densely populated, we’ve stopped all of it.” “The key here is to stay nimble and watch this virus closely…and make changes to the protocol as necessary,” he added. Right now, Kasunic said, the bigger con-

cern involves seniors who are isolated. She said Meals on Wheels volunteers check on seniors who live alone and get meals delivered. But for those who don’t, she added, the agency’s 50 AmeriCorps workers will be calling them to make sure they’re alright. “It’s getting to be a trend across the United States that more senior centers are closing,” Kasunic said, noting such centers often give seniors their only human contact of the day. “It’s important we call so they know someone cares about them,” she said. On social media, one Ahwatukee resident suggested that parents encourage their children who must now stay at home to write letters to seniors since the elderly can’t have visitors.

An eerie social landscape

The social landscape in Ahwatukee was severely impacted, threatening the pocketbooks of local restaurants and nonprofits. Scores of immediate and future events were cancelled, including the 25th annual Wine, Beer & Culinary Festival slated April 17 by the Ahwatukee Festival of Lights. Committee members – who this year added the word “culinary” to enhance the popular fundraiser’s identity – said they were looking at May or June to reschedule the one of only two fundraisers it holds that enable them to put up the million white lights on Chandler Boulevard during the holiday season. The Ahwatukee Swim, Tennis and Events Center cancelled both Tukee Fest and the annual Ahwatukee Dog Show, though its pool and tennis courts remain open. However, most activities at the Ahwatukee Recreation Center, a hub especially for seniors, were cancelled until further notice and late Monday the Kiwanis Club of Ahwatukee for the first time in history canceled the annual Easter Parade that was to be held April 11. Corpus Christi Church cancelled its annual collection of clothing and furniture for the St. Vincent DePaul Center slated for the end of the month, although Ahwatukee Boy Scout Troop 78 planned to go ahead with its March 28 rummage sale 7-11:30 a.m. at Esperanza Lutheran Church’s parkling lot. And Emma Caumont and husband Ron Rocco said they still planned to hold their vegan and bread-making courses in their

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State budget concerns arise as virus takes its toll BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

tate lawmakers approved $55 million Thursday to provide resources for the Department of Health Services to deal with COVID-19. Legislation given unanimous consent by the House and Senate provides an immediate $5 million infusion and sets aside up to $50 million more for Health Director Cara Christ to use at her discretion between now and June 30. All of the dollars are coming from the state’s “rainy-day’’ fund, a $1 billion setaside of state cash for both emergencies like this as well as to deal with ups and downs in state revenues. But that question of unanticipated changes in income has come into sharp focus as the state begins to assess the impact of the virus on the economy. The latest blow when Major League Baseball canceled spring training, which generates $25 million by teams and those who visit Arizona to attend the games. On top of that are the decisions by various groups to cancel their conferences as

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home on the weekends, saying that they’re adding cooking safety and hygiene to their lesson plan (phoenicianoasis.com). Kyrene Governing Board member John King, who also plays bass for the band Splash, said his group had six upcoming March gigs canceled. “We did manage to salvage a couple more this past weekend at the resorts but as of today, they are closed,” he said, adding a performance at a senior resort on Sunday drew 300 people. “The band can stay sequestered so we don’t have any direct contact with anyone,” King said, adding that Splash “had no April dates canceled but I am expecting they will be.” Lakeshore Music, like many concert promoters, canceled this Saturday’s appearance of Hot Club of San Francisco at Tempe Center for the Arts, along with its April 25th concert featuring Cuban jazz pianist Harold Lopez-Nussa. Its final show of the season, Tamir Hendelman’s Spirit of Israel Ensemble, on May 16 is unaffected at this point, spokesman Lee Shappell of

well as reduced tourism overall. And as investors sell of their stocks to minimize their losses that will affect what individuals pay in income taxes in April 2021. Rep. T.J. Shope, R-Coolidge, the House Speaker pro-tem, said all that clouds the revenue picture. That could delay adopting a state budget for the coming fiscal year that begins July 1, both in the “wish list’’ of new spending and proposals to cut taxes. Sen. Victoria Steele, D-Tucson, said the approval of the funds recognizes the fact that quick action is necessary to protect Arizona residents against further spread of the disease beyond the nine cases that have so far been identified. And she praised Christ as “an expert epidemiologist.’’ But Steele said that Christ can’t really devote all her energy to COVID-19. That’s because she also has been functioning as acting director of the Department of Economic Security since last October following the resignation of Michael Trailor from that position. Gov. Doug Ducey, in tapping Christ for the dual role, also tasked her with leadAhwatukee said. Churches also felt the impact. Some, like Mountain View Lutheran Church, cancelled services altogether while others, like the Pairsh of St. Benedict in Ahwatukee, said that while the Catholic Diocese of Phoenix had not yet cancelled Sunday masses as other dioceses in the country have, some traditions were suspended – such as the hand-shaking greeting among congregants and hand-holding during prayers. Mountain Park Church held services, but told its members that it would monitor the situation in the future. The CDC’s recommendation that gatherings of more than 50 people should be cancelled for eight weeks may likely affect all churches as early as this weekend. Mountain Park Executive Pastor Jan Van Amerongen tried to comfort church members in an email, telling them: “Finally, let’s remember that COVID-19 did not catch God by surprise. He is not scratching his head thinking ‘Wow, I didn’t see that coming!’ Nor is he wondering how we feel about it. Not only does he see our hearts, he also understands them as

ing a national search for a new DES director. “I think that she should be able to, in this time of a pandemic, devote all of her time to the operation of the Department of Health and the focus on the corona virus,’’ Steele said. “It concerns me that she also has this side hustle of being the director of DES on an interim basis.’’ In separate action Thursday, state lawmakers are moving to limit public access to the Capitol amid fears of the spread of COVID-19. The directive Thursday from House and Senate leaders closes off the public gallery of both chambers. This is the area above the floor where people can watch debate and votes. That limits viewing to online. None of this closes committee meetings where lawmakers take testimony on bills. But the directive urges the people who chair those committees to limit the number of speakers and encourage those with positions to find other ways to inform lawmakers. Others who have no specific business, however, are being turned away. That

one who has walked in our shoes (or sandals!). He experienced worry, anxiety, and fear. . . and when he was getting ready to experience the greatest trial of his life, he reminded his disciples “in this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world!’” The Ahwatukee Community Garden also remained open Sunday as organizers reminded folllowers “plants don’t get the virus” and had a photo of barren toilet paper tubes in a back that said “toilet paper seeds 25 cents each.” But the financial impact affected fundraising efforts big and small beyond the Festival of Lights, though some were going forward as planned. Easter Parade Boss Mike Schmitt said the Kiwanis Club would refund any parade entry fees paid so far, but noted that because the club is an IRS-approved nonprofit, donors could write off those fees as a tax-deductible donation since they can fund its many charitable activities, particularly helping foster kids. Jennifer Armer of the Ahwatukee-based Armer Foundation for Kids still planned to go through with a fundraiser 7-10 a.m.

includes school field trips, and visits by outside organizations and foreign dignitaries. The Legislature’s actions came the day after Ducey declared an emergency because of the virus and signed an order giving state officials more leeway and tools to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak. Nothing in the governor’s decision actually restricts what people can do or where they can go. Christ said there are no plans to limit large public gatherings as governors in other states have done. Ducey’s declaration eases licensing requirements for health officials and facilities, potentially making room for more patients as they are diagnosed; allows hospitals and health care facilities, including nursing homes, additional “flexibility’’ to question and screen both employees and visitors; and gives health officials new authority to procure “needed medical supplies.’’ The governor also issued a separate

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Saturday, March 21, at the Chandler Coffee and Cars event at Kneaders Bakery, 1090 W. Queen Creek Road , Chandler, to raise money for a little boy who is nonverbal and nonmobile as the result of cerebral palsy. Armer is hoping to raise money to buy Avi Srinivasan an adaptive bicycle. “Having this bike would allow him to enjoy time outside with our friends and neighbors,” Avi’s mother Jessica said. “We live in a cul-de-sac and the kids all get together to rollerblade, skateboard and ride bikes together. It breaks my heart that he can’t join in. Having this bike would give us a way to get him in the middle of the action.” On the other hand, tumbling stocks jeopardize St. Benedict’s fundraising campaign for a new church, which had just recently hit the halfway mark. “Some parishioners pledged shares and those are now less valuable,” said campaign chair Eamonn Ahearne, adding that it was unclear if cash pledges made through a monthly debit have been significantly affect.

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Mesa lawmaker wants pot studied for violence BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

tate lawmakers voted last week to require warning labels on medical marijuana and use proceeds from a new tax to study any link between the drug and schizophrenia or violent behavior. The voice vote by the House came over concerns by some Democrats that the wording of the measure is one-sided, looking for links between the drug that voters legalized for medical purposes in 2010 and bad behavior. Rep. Pamela Powers Hannley, D-Tucson, said there’s nothing to determine the positive effects the drugs can have for certain people. Potentially more significant, Powers Hannley said there’s nothing in HCR 2045 to require these state-funded studies to be done in a scientific way, one where the results are subject to peer review. House Speaker Rusty Bowers, R-Mesa, acknowledged he was only interested in studying the relationship between use of this drug and violence and schizophrenia. And he said there already is evidence of some links. “Not everybody’s going to be paranoid schizophrenic,’’ Bowers said. “But a lot of people are.’’ The measure also would require the Department of Health Service to develop

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executive order directing insurance companies and health plans to pay for care provided to patients who see doctors and laboratories who are not part of their network. And Ducey said his order also protects consumers against “price gouging’’ by private labs and health care providers for testing for the new virus. Christina Corieri, the governor’s health advisor, said she reads that authority to prosecute price gouging exists under state laws allowing the Attorney General’s Office to investigate consumer fraud. But Ryan Anderson, a top aide to Attorney General Mark Brnovich, said that’s not true. “Arizona does not have laws prohibiting price gouging or charging high pric-

medical marijuana users who said such a low concentration effectively made the drug useless. HCR 2045 still needs a final rollcall vote in the House and needs to be reconciled with SCR 1032, a similar measure by Sen. Sonny Borrelli, R-Lake Havasu City, given final approval by House Speaker Rusty Bowers of Mesa contends there’s a link between marijuana the Senate on a 20use and violence and is pushing a bill that would require further study, though its 10 margin. prospects are uncertain. (Special to AFN) But voters will warning labels based on any advisories get the last word. That’s because the use developed by the U.S. Surgeon General’s of marijuana for medical purposes was office about the use of marijuana. approved at the ballot in 2010. The advisory released last year is foAnd the Arizona Constitution precludes cused largely on youth and pregnant lawmakers from making major changes women, particularly those smoking or without voter ratification. consuming the drug in higher concentraBowers, who is 67, spoke of growing tions. up and hanging around with marijuana But Bowers did agree to drop a demand users who were “seen as the cool guys in that marijuana offered for sale at state- school.’’ regulated dispensaries have a tetrahy“We were told it was basically harmdrocannabinol concentration – the psy- less,’’ he said. choactive ingredient – of no more than 2 But he said there is now evidence that percent. is not the case. And Bowers said he sees That followed testimony from several medical marijuana as “a gateway to fulles in times of emergency or heightened public health concerns,’’ he told Capitol Media Services. He said the laws cited by the governor’s office deal with things like fraud, deceptive practices, false promises or misrepresentation in the sale or advertising of merchandise. Ducey’s declaration came just hours after legislative Democrats asked the governor to declare a special session – to run concurrent with the regular session they are now in – to approve more far-reaching proposals. These include creating funds to pay for mandatory testing, providing for free evaluation and testing for those without health insurance, and creating a fund to pay for sick leave for public employees under quarantine or sick. The governor, however, said he was

taking a much more measured approach, saying the problems in Arizona are not that severe, at least not now. “These are proactive measures to limit community spread,’’ he said, situations where people who have no known contact with anyone who was ill still contract the disease. For example, he said, there is no evidence that any of the two confirmed cases and seven suspected cases were in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. “If that happened, we want DHS to be equipped to act immediately, and with urgency,’’ Ducey said. He also said his executive order is designed to “do more to protect vulnerable populations.’’ Christ said the situation remains fluid. “We are constantly monitoring the local, national and global activities so that we can make data-driven decisions that

blown recreational marijuana.’’ What’s driving his call, Bowers said, is the book “Tell Your Children’’ by former New York Times reporter Alex Berenson which cites various studies that the author says links marijuana to psychosis. There have been criticisms of the book, including an open letter from a group of scholars and clinicians, including from Harvard Medical School and Columbia University, saying that Berenson’s methodology is flawed and that he cherrypicks the data used. Bowers saying the book cites long-term effects “where we see spiking in horrendous crimes, murders, child abuse, traffic accidents in our surrounding states that have now a history of open recreational use but also have the medical use.’’ Powers Hannley was not impressed. “Public health should not be a political decision,’’ she said of those findings. The Tucson Democrat said she would be OK with legislation that proposes broader studies, ones not specifically focused on seeking to prove some links to specific side effects. For example, she said, it probably is appropriate to have properly conducted studies on the effects of marijuana use on teens who have “developing brains.’’ But Powers Hannley said that should be run through the Biomedical Research Commission to ensure any results are reliable.

protect our communities while having as minimal an impact on Arizonans’ daily lives as possible,’’ she said. That, Christ said, fits into the decision to not cancel mass gatherings. “We are working right now with the CDC on brand-new community mitigation guidance they just put out,’’ she said. “And we are not at a point where we would recommend those things,’’ Christ continued. “But we are constantly evaluating to see if those measures do make sense.’’ Christ said that the provisions easing licensing requirements is designed to provide more flexibility to meet changing health needs. For example, she said, a health care facility licensed for a certain number of beds might have space where it could house additional patients.

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Senate panel kills community college bill BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

rizona’s community colleges won’t be offering four-year degrees, at least not in the immediate future. On a 6-3 vote last week, the Senate Education Committee quashed legislation which would have allowed these colleges to start offering baccalaureate degrees. The 6-3 vote came despite the same measure having gained bipartisan House approval last month on a 42-18 margin. Rep. Becky Nutt, R-Clifton, the prime sponsor, argued that the current system requires rural students who want fouryear degrees to leave their homes, affecting families and undermining efforts to promote local economic development. She said nothing in HB 2790 would force any community college to expand its reach. But Nutt said many of these already have buildings and other infrastructure in place that would allow them to start offer-

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Of more immediate concern was the weekly collection. “If attendance were to drop, the immediate effect would be to lower weekly basket collections, impacting the everyday running of the parish,” Ahearne said, likely reflecting a looming problem for many churches. Businesses outside of supermarkets also were feeling the impact, with restaurants bearing the initial brunt throughout the Valley. Mark Pectol, who with his wife Jody owns Zzeeks Pizza & Wings, was bracing for the future, although he said orders for deliveries were brisk, especially at the couple’s new fourth location in Ocotillo. “I don’t want to tell you everything’s A-OK, because it’s not. It seems like dining out is winding down,” Pectol said, adding that his Ahwatukee restaurant did a brisk business Saturday with a special to celebrate the pizzeria’s Best of Ahwatukee win. Citing the run on toilet paper, though, he said he would be calling his paper sup “If you had told me a year ago that I would have called my insurance carrier and say, ‘What exactly does my businessinterruption insurance cover and does it

ing four-year degrees without any new investment and without raising local taxes. Larry Penley, president of the Arizona Board of Regents, told lawmakers there is no real need. He said the state’s three universities already have working relationships with community colleges around the state, partnering with them in ways to offer four-year degrees. And he said there even is reduced tuition for university courses that are taught on community college campuses. But Keith Alexander, assistant to the president of Eastern Arizona College, said much of what’s taught is by computer links. He said that’s no substitute for actually having faculty on campus. And Alexander said there are gaps in what kind of degrees are available in his rural community. “We have jobs that are not filled there, the majority of those requiring bachelor’s degrees,’’ he said. “And there aren’t people there to fill them.’’ cover virus,’ I would have said you’re crazy.”

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Candidates seeking a spot on the Aug. 4 Primary Election ballot also have been impacted – though candidates for legislative and statewide elections were not as severely impacted as candidates in nearby communities seeking ballot spots for municipal councils. Considering that Major League Baseball – before it canceled the remaining 10 days of Spring Training games last week – had advised players to not even touch pens offered by autograph-seeking fans, those seeking signatures for municipal council races faced a major hurdle. Legislative and statewide office candidates can sign candidates positions at the Arizona Secretary of State website, apps. azsos.gov/equal. Nonetheless, some candidates in the race for Legislative District 18 seats, which cover Ahwatukee, were shedding door-to-door campaigning for now. Republican Bob Robson of Ahwatukee, who has filed a statement of interest in running for one of LD18’s two House seats, was among them. “I have the bulk of my signatures so I’m not worried,” said Robson, adding he’s not

None of the legislators who voted against the proposal disputed there may be needs, particularly in rural areas, for additional paths to a four-year degree. But their concern was the breadth of the legislation, opening the door without restriction to community colleges being able to offer any degree they want. “Just simply opening the gates, creating a Dodge City atmosphere where you could have multiple nursing programs, multiple accredited programs, you could have all kinds of unhealthy competition,’’ said Sen. Kate Brophy McGee, R-Phoenix. She said there may be some options. But this bill, Brophy McGee said, is not it. “This has to be put together thoughtfully, carefully,’’ she said, perhaps with more study and a pilot program. Sen. Sonny Borrelli, R-Lake Havasu City, however, said he looks at it from the perspective of students. “This helps out low-income families,’’ he said, with degrees at community colleges likely to cost far less than what universi-

scheduling even small campaign gatherings for now because “it’s tough enough with everything else that’s going on.” Incumbent Rep. Jennifer Jermaine said she also is urging supporters to go to the Secretary of State website, noting “This is the secured website where registered voters can enter their driver’s license number and it will pull up a list of all petitions in your area that you are able to digitally sign.: “I have the necessary signatures to qualify for the ballot and will be filing my petitions this week,” the Chandler Democrat added. “I canvassed heavily before the Tempe and Chandler elections last week. For now, I am taking a break from going door to door and heeding the advice of public health professionals to limit possible exposure to COVID-19, Jermaine said, adding she counts herself as lucky where petition signing is concerned. “County, city, and school board level candidates do not have the option to get their signatures online,” Jermaine said “I know many of them – from all political parties – have concerns about qualifying for the ballot now that large public events have been postponed.” State Sen. Sean Bowie of Ahwatukee said he too has met his signature requirement

ties charge. And Borrelli said he was not concerned about the effect on universities, suggesting if they were forced to compete, they might lower their own costs. But Sen. Martin Quezada, D-Phoenix, said that’s making an assumption. He pointed out that there is nothing in the legislation that precludes community colleges, granted the ability to offer fouryear degrees, to not raise their tuition. That possibility of higher tuition didn’t impress Sen. Sylvia Allen, R-Snowflake. She said universities, which have no state-mandated cap on tuition, have been increasing tuition now for decades. Sen. Sally Ann Gonzales, D-Tucson, said not every community college in the state wants this authority. She suggested the issue needs further study. That did not go down well with Sen. Rick Gray, R-Sun City. “It’s been talked at for decades now, decades!’’ he said. “From the last century, it’s been talked about.’’

and stopped door-to-door campaigning. The big concern right now for Jermaine, Bowie and all their colleagues in the Legislature was whether to keep working. Legislative leaders were to discuss a possible postponement of the current session even as they took steps to curtail public attendance at hearings and other meetings. As confusion and uncertainty reigned, however, some Ahwatukee residents reached out on social media to encourage mutual support among neighbors. “As we all practice social distancing, I recommend we set chairs out front of our houses and chat with neighbors,” one resident posted on Ahwatukee 411. “Our backyard walls make it too easy to totally socially isolate, which is not healthy. If we sit out front and keep a minimum of 10’ from neighbors, it will still be safe and a great opportunity to chat with our neighbors. I look forward to chatting with mine.”

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State universities aim to expand teacher output BY VELVET WAHL Cronkite News

o help with Arizona’s teacher shortage, the three state universities hope to expand enrollment in the Arizona Teachers Academy through $15 million in funding from the state. The New Economy Initiative, part of the budget proposal made by Gov. Doug Ducey in his State of the State address, seeks an additional $165 million for Arizona universities for the 2021 fiscal year. Of that, $15 million would go toward the academy, which provides tuition scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students who agree to teach in Arizona. “Part of the reason we support the teachers academy is really all about the New Economy Initiative and the fact that we really have to think about (grades) K-12” said Larry Penley, chairman of the Arizona Board of Regents. “We can’t divide education up if we’re going to be successful in Arizona with educational attainment.”

Kaetlin Van Berkum, a student at Arizona State’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, works with Washington Elementary students Bennet Coulter and Heart Davis as part of a program between Mesa Public Schools and the university. (AFN file photo)

The “new economy,” he said, is characterized by further automation, artificial intelligence, workforce digitization and

job growth in large cities, among other things. Arizona is currently falling short of its

goal to reach 60 percent attainment of post-secondary education for Arizonans, and the new economy initiative aims to reach that goal through focusing more on kindergarten through college. Mesa has launched a city-wide effort involving city government, the school district and Mesa Community College in an effort to achieve the 60 percent postsecondary attainment for Mesa Public Schools grads. The Arizona Teachers Academy, envisioned by Arizona Board Regent Fred DuVal to help combat the state’s teacher shortage, was established by Ducey in 2017. As of August 2019, about 4,800 teacher positions were vacant or filled by teachers not meeting teaching requirements, according to a survey of 150 schools done by the Arizona School Personnel Administrators Association. For the 2019-2020 school year, almost 7,000 positions were unfilled.

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The academy scholarships, provided by the University of Arizona, Northern Arizona University and Arizona State University, cover tuition and mandatory fees. Scholarship recipients must sign an agreement to teach in an Arizona public or charter school for the same number of years they received the scholarship. In the academy’s first year, the three universities funded the scholarships themselves. The 2019-20 school year was the first year the state provided money for the scholarships, according to the Arizona Board of Regents. The New Economy Initiative would continue the state funding for next year. “The funding came through late last year… and many students had already made plans but we were thrilled to see so many change their plans and take advantage of the teachers academy,” NAU President Rita Cheng said. This year, $15 million was split between Arizona’s universities and community colleges that are partnered with the universities. To apply for the scholarship, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid and fill out an application. But the three universities have different methods of giving out the scholarship. NAU expects to have about 225 graduates in fall 2020 compared with the 27 who graduated in May 2019, according to a report from the Arizona Board of Regents. “A majority of our focus has been on the elementary and special (education) because that is really where students are getting their first start,” Cheng said, adding: “We need to have quality teaching and consistent teaching at the lower levels so that when students get to high school, they can be prepared for rigorous college curriculum.” Because the Arizona Teachers Academy is relatively new, Cheng said NAU is focusing on getting the program up and running to have the best teachers in Arizona. “Our plans are really focused on making sure we provide the best opportunities for students, so our next steps will be to strengthen and increase the opportunities at the community colleges across the state,” Cheng said.

Hannah Day graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in education because of a scholarship from the Arizona Teachers Academy. “Without the teachers academy,” she says, “I would be miserable with an online business degree.” (Jessi Zorker/ Cronkite News)

NAU also will work with high schools on a Grow Your Own program, which identifies individuals who want to become teachers and connects them to programs that allow them to get teacher certified. NAU offers the scholarship to all undergraduate students and graduate students. ASU offers the scholarship to undergraduate juniors and seniors, master’s degree students and post-baccalaureate students. Carole Basile, dean of the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, said ASU hopes post-baccalaureate students will take the scholarship opportunity after getting a degree in another field. ASU has had the highest number of graduates who received the scholarship, with 116 graduating from the 2018-19 school year, according to the Board of Regents report. This scholastic year, Basile said, ASU has awarded the scholarship to 1,000 undergraduate students and 72 graduate students. Undergraduate students this year didn’t have to apply to get the scholarship at ASU, she said; it was awarded to those that showed need and were qualified. Graduate students still needed to apply, due to limited spots. “We didn’t want it to be an onerous

process, we wanted to make sure that we were getting scholarship money to as many students as we possibly could,” Basile said. “Then we were using it as a recruiting tool to bring new students into education.” Academy graduates can choose any school to work at as long as it’s a public or charter school, and there is a one year grace period for students to find a job. If they leave Arizona at any point before fulfilling their required years of teaching, the scholarship will turn to a loan that students must pay back. Certain circumstances, such as military deferment, will be taken into consideration. ASU student Hannah Day is a recipient of the Arizona Teachers Academy scholarship. She graduated in December 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education history. Since eighth grade, Day has known that she wanted to be a teacher, thanks to an orchestra teacher who made playing the violin exciting. “I just thought it was really cool that she had that skill set to make people excited and to bring happiness into people’s lives through something they might not have cared about,” she said. Day learned about the Arizona Teachers Academy from her cousin in 2017, while she was pursuing an online degree

in business. She talked to her counselor at ASU about the scholarship and, after a semester at Mesa Community College, she transferred all her credits to ASU to pursue her teaching degree. “Without the teachers academy, I would be miserable with an online business degree. It really helped me transfer from a business degree into education,” Day said. Day, who’s interning at the Arizona Capitol, is excited to start teaching in Arizona and has applied for a teaching position for the fall 2020 semester. She and her husband want to establish their roots in Arizona, Day said. “I think that it’s great that they’re doing all that they can to get teachers into the classroom. I feel like there’s a lot of people that want to get into education but there’s a lot of limitations for it such as the price,” Day said, adding: “The cost for the education doesn’t always pan out to equal the cost of what you’re going to get paid so it’s just hard to go into it knowing that and taking on the risk of a loan.” UArizona strongly prefers graduate students and undergraduate juniors and seniors because that’s when most of the teaching programs begin, said Raul Gonzalez, who coordinates UArizona’s program. In applying for the teachers academy at UArizona, students must include a resume, a statement on future goals and a statement on how the scholarship will be beneficial to them. Those will be used to determine who receives a scholarship for competitive degree programs Gonzalez said. The biggest challenge the teachers academy faces is awareness Gonzalez said, but UArizona is working to heighten awareness. Penley said Ducey also is proposing an additional $1 million in the New Economy Initiative to increase advertising for the Arizona Teachers Academy. “Through a combination of the Arizona Board of Regents marketing (and) outreach by the university itself, we definitely made an effort to expand what people know about the (Arizona Teachers Academy) and overall we’ve seen it grow and grow,” Gonzalez said.

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Virus delays Mt. Pointe grad’s love story debut CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI AFN Staff Writer

ometimes the dreams of Bollywood stories come true – even if they end up being abruptly deferred. That happened last week for Mountain Pointe graduate Aaliya Islam. She was to star in “Bollywood Boulevard” at the Chandler Center for the Arts on March 28 letting audiences witness the love story between her and Rohit Gijare, associate producer and choreographer. But while the show has been postponed because of virus concerns, the show will eventually be presented. New Jersey-born Gijare and Chandler native Islam met through their mutual love of Bollywood dance and music. She moved to New York City in 2016 and soon thereafter auditioned for Gijare’s dance company, Exodus Artistry. Even though

Mountain Pointe High School grad Aaliya Islam and choreogra[her Rohit Gijare were to debut their “Bollywood Boulevard” this month at Chandler Center for the Arts, but the show was cancelled because of virus concerns, (Special to AFN)

their paths crossed in the years prior as captains of their respective collegiate

Bollywood teams, this was the first time they formally met. Gijare decided to see the Brooklyn Nets game and invited company members to join. New city, new dance company, and an outing not far from her place, Islam went and everything changed. The two bonded over their love of Bollywood and the two became inseparable. Together they created “Bollywood Boulevard,” danced across the country and made dance vid-

eos together. There was one hurdle: persuading Is-

lam’s parents to allow them to marry. See, they came from different South Asian and religious backgrounds – he a Hindu Marathi and her a Bangladeshi Muslim. Eventually, her parents fell in love with Gijare, too. After a secret trip to Arizona to ask her parents for Islam’s hand, Gijare proposed to her in true Bollywood fashion with a big dance number at Exodus’ recital in 2019. Islam had no idea her family and friends were in the audience. “This past June, we had our company showcase,” Gijare said. “For six months we (the company) were planning this elaborate Bollywood proposal. “We’re very Bollywood in general. At the end of the show was our big finale dance. We had one separate rehearsal when Aaliya was not there. We had to figure out who

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Ahwatukee prof receives 2 awards for his work

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SU Project Humanities Founder and Director Dr. Neal Lester, an Ahwatukee resident, was recently recognized with two awards for his leadership and community service. Lester last month received the Unity in the Community Service Award at the sixth annual “Unity in the Community” Black History Prayer Breakfast by the Holy Trinity AME Church in Mesa for his work with ASU Project Humanities. The Reverend Ozetta Kirby, pastor of Holy Trinity AME, who presented the award, recognized Lester for his ability to challenge individuals to reflect upon their previously held beliefs and commit to achieving greater social awareness. “He is a rare individual with the capacity to elicit true introspection in each of us because we all have some prejudices and must work toward eliminating them,”

Dr. Kendra HasKirby said. san added, “Dr. LesLester was also ter always reminds the featured guest us to remember the speaker for the great potential of breakfast, which humanity’s future marked its year of by making sure we convening people don’t forget our together for “unity, past. His lessons are peace, justice, and laden with emotion brotherhood.” Lester discussed such that you don’t know if you want to the need “to confront laugh or cry, but you the ugliness of rawill surely grow.” cial injustices across communities not just Chandler Mayor in February but all Kevin Hartke said year.” after hearing LesLester framed ter, “I felt empowhis conversation ered to better idenaround the “realtify and walk a path ity that injustice toof acknowledging DR. NEAL LESTER ward any individual and embracing and group is fundamental inhumanity.” people, their history and current story.”

Lester was also presented with the 2020 Living History Award by the Phoenix Chapter of The Links, the Phoenix Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc., and the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Gamma Mu Boule of Phoenix. The award recognizes distinguished citizens within the arts, sciences, and other disciplines, and seeks to expose Phoenixarea youth to these citizens and their contributions. Lester was specifically honored for his impact on the “Art of Academia” in the Greater Phoenix community and beyond. These two awards follow numerous other accolades recognizing the work of Lester and ASU Project Humanities in expanding its impact through engaging diverse communities in the practice of “talking, listening, and connecting around pressing humanities topics.”

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BOLLYWOOD from page 20

would bring out the ring. We changed the ending (without Aaliya knowing). Luckily, she was very, very surprised. We brought in her family and friends from Arizona and all across the country. It was a very memorable program.” Up next are two Bollywood weddings, starting in late May in Arizona. “In May, we’re having a traditional Bangladesh-style wedding,” she said. “Then in June, we’re doing a full, Indian-style wedding in New Jersey. Right now we’re in India doing wedding shopping.” The “Bollywood Boulevard” comes before the wedding. “It’s a super fun Bollywood show,” she said. “It’s a super fun experience of getting to know the film and cinema of India, all the way from the very, very beginning. “There was a huge transformation from what it started to what it is now. It’s great music, great fun and great dancing.”

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Lester was the 2019 Martin Luther King Jr. Award recipient by both the City of Phoenix and the Town of Paradise Val-

Islam was born and raised in Chandler and attended Mountain Pointe High School and University of Arizona, where she studied pre-law. It’s a dream, she says, to bring her show to the Chandler Center for the Arts. “When I heard they were reaching out to Chandler Center for the Arts, I thought, immediately, this would be a dream come true. It’s like coming full circle,” she explained, adding: “I performed at Chandler Center for the Arts with my original dance teacher in Arizona. I had my debut solo performance at the Chandler Center for the Arts. That’s what started my professional dance career. “With this big touring production coming to my hometown, I’ll be able to show my community and family exactly what I’ve been doing in New York. It’s a huge opportunity and honor. The lighting person at the Chandler Center for the Arts saw my photo on the program and called my dad ley for his contributions “to creating more compassionate communities and improving the quality of life for people across Arizona.” In 2019, Project Humanities provided

and said, ‘Is your daughter performing at the Chandler Center?’” For Islam, Bollywood dancing was her saving grace. She grew up a fan of Bollywood but, admittedly, felt “weird. Nobody knew of the industry.” “When I was little, my friends were listening to Radio Disney or NSYNC or any of those songs happening back then. As I went from high school to college, I was suddenly exposed to the Bollywood dance team. There were other people like me who love Bollywood. I got to meet students from other colleges throughout the nation. “Rohit and I used to compete against each other, but we didn’t know each other. It’s all come full circle.” Women like Nick Jonas’ wife, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, is making Bollywood more mainstream, as she’s an Indian actress, singer, film producer and the winner of the Miss World 2000 pageant. She’s one of India’s highest-paid and most-popular celebrities. clothing, toiletries, and other donations to over 4,000 adults experiencing homelessness in the Phoenix area through its Service Saturdays homeless outreach initiative.

“With the film ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ and Priyanka Chopra Jones, people are starting to see more of Bollywood in mainstream Hollywood,” Islam said. “We’ve been performing in front of nonSouth Asian audiences. I never imagined I’d be touring in a Bollywood show. When I was watching Bollywood movies, I never imagined a show like this getting so much traction in the United States.” “Bollywood Boulevard” is filled with dance, live music, colorful costumes and stunning visuals so audiences can understand the spirit, artistry and history of India’s famous film industry. “The wonderful thing about the show is, overall, it’s very unique,” Gijare said. “It brings dancers, musicians and singers all together on one platform, performing simultaneously, which hasn’t been done too often. I think having a live band and singers while we perform to them adds a different dynamic for us and the audience members.” Project Humanities challenges people to embrace respect, compassion, empathy, forgiveness, kindness, and self-reflection. Information: projecthumanities.asu. edu/accolades/all.

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Nice and spicy The March 7 Ahwatukee Chili Cook Off may be the last big community event in Ahwatukee for a while, given concerns over large gatherings. But cooks and tasters turned out all weekend for the event at the Ahwatukee Swim, Tennis and Event Center to get a taste, including 1) Kiana Bower, who sampled a fresh batch; 2) Sandra Henchair, who picked some items for sale by the Kiwanis Club of Ahwatukee; 3) Tola Pietrzak, 10, who rode a mechanical bull; 4) Florence Moody, who competed for a medal; 6) Chris Smith, another chili contender; and 6) Mathew Ortiz, 3, and Dominick Ortiz, 5, who rode a barrel train around. As the photo in (7) shows, plenty of wares were brought by vendors to entice tasters to buy some things.

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ventory, people have to keep looking.” The new-housing market may initially feel a bigger brunt of the virus’ economic impact, according to Cromford. “New-home builders may experience shortages of supplies and build times may extend, reducing total supply,” it said. “The foot fall at new home subdivisions is already dropping substantially as if to confirm this.” “In the medium term, we may see homes coming onto the market that were previously Airbnb/VRBO properties,” it added. “We may see a long hiatus in tourist visits and the owners may tire of the high vacancies if they are highly leveraged.” But while Cromford expects “a slight reduction in supply too, thus balancing some of the drop in demand,” people who are looking to buy can still expect extremely tight inventories anywhere. Moreover, it predicted the inventory – combined with other economic factors – could dramatically impact Realtors. “Lower sales volumes may mean we need fewer agents, fewer title and escrow staff and fewer lending professionals. This will add to the recessionary trend,” it said. Earlier this month, Cromford said the

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that while home transactions for more than $1 million increased last month by 56 percent over February 2018, the trend is likely to hit the same wall the economy seems to have hit. “With the recent negative developments in the markets for stocks and commodities we would anticipate the demand for homes over $1,000,000 to be less impressive when we look at numbers for the next few months,” it said. But buyers of more modest means are still likely to be frustrated, with February closings involving homes up to $250,000 down almost 19 percent from a year ago. Sales of homes between $250,000 and $500,000 increased last month by 26.5 percent over February 2019 while closings on homes between $500,000 and $1 million were up 26.5 percent, Cromford said. The bottom line, it added: “The supply situation is even more extreme than last month. Rapidly rising prices have done little to dampen demand.” Conversely, it added, “sellers are still gaining negotiation power in 14 out of 17” communities – including Gilbert. “Although there are a few exceptions, the collapse in available supply in most

ZIP codes is nothing short of remarkable,” it noted, although Gilbert is not among the 25 ZIP codes in the region where Cromford found the steepest inventory declines. Overall, it added, “the supply of active listings without a contract is down 42 – making life extremely difficult for buyers. “New listings are still arriving more slowly than normal and year-to-date we have experienced a shortfall of 10 percent compared to 2019. Supply continues to fall quickly across most of the market with only the 55+ areas and the very high end maintaining a steady supply of active listings, albeit below normal,” it said. The report also noted that despite rising prices, “they have not risen nearly enough to have any effect so far” on demand. In February, the median sales price of homes in the metro area was $307,000 – up 12.5% from $273,000 a year ago. The new home median price was $362,324, up 6.5 percent while the re-sale median was $294,6000, 13.3 percent higher. The personal finance website smartasset.com ranked Phoenix the eighth best community in the nation for home sellers – behind Glendale and Mesa but ahead of Gilbert.

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3407 E Tere Street

$1,399,900

5,271 sqft, 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. Absolutely Gorgeous One-of-a-Kind Craftsman with a Basement Located in the Prestigious Community of Ahwatukee Custom Estates. This Home is packed with Today’s Features the Main floor offers a Spacious Gourmet Kitchen Decorated in Re-Purposed Iowa Barnwood with a Large Farm Sink, Subway Tile Back Splash, Quartz Counter Tops and a Large Kitchen Island with Under the Counter Mounted Seating. A Charming Family Room located just off the Kitchen, an Over-Sized Formal Dining Room, 6th Bedroom/Den/Office with its own private Entrance/Exit and full Bathroom and a Massive Laundry Room which doubles as a Craft Room. Upstairs you will find a Loft Area and The Master Bedroom en Suite with Private Balcony, Upgraded Master Bathroom with His & Hers Sinks, Separate Soaking Tub and Shower plus 3 more roomy Secondary Bedrooms and Bathrooms. The Fully Finished Basement Boasts another Bedroom with Full Bathroom, Built-In Playhouse, Walk-In Pantry, Extra Large Open Flex Space for Game Room, Theater Room or Exercise Space the possibilities are endless! Huge Backyard with Tons of Outdoor Entertainment! Pool, Batting Cage, Half Court, Trampoline and Multiple patio and sitting areas! A Must See!!!

602.369.1085 BONNY HOLLAND Ahwatukee Resident and Realtor since 1995

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Homes built before 1970 need a pipe check BY ZACH HUNT AFN Guest Writer

o you have pipes exhibiting signs of corrosion or minor leaks? Can you see water staining near drainpipes in your home? Was your house built before 1970? If so, your house might be built using cast iron pipes – a once popular choice for water and sewage pipes. This pipe material was used extensively from the 1930s through the 1950s for home construction. It started to decline in use as galvanized steel increased, but due to its durability and long lifespans, iron remained in use for water and sewer lines

coupled with sewage waste or odor. Odor. Sewage vent stacks are meant to be airtight and odorless. Cracked pipes can cause the gases to escape creating a foul odor. Slow drainage and backups. If you experience frequent clogs and sinks/tubs that are slow to drain this could be a sign of cracked or sagging sewer pipes. Also, products commonly used to clear these issues contain chemicals that are corrosive and cause even more damage. So, what can you do? Schedule a plumbing inspection and even consider scheduling for your home for re-piping. Depending on the age of your house, you may only need sections

re-piped. Or you may need a whole house re-piping. Old plumbing pipes wear down, and outdated materials are at a high risk of causing problems around your house, leaking to create damage, or even introducing toxins into your drinking water. Whatever issues you notice, you should schedule pipe and drain repairs sooner than later. Putting this service off will only result in serious damage to your home. From copper pinhole leaks to burst pipes, pipe damage can often lead to flooding in the home and costly repairs. Zachary Hunt is the plumbing business manager of Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing. Information: goettl.com

this year in the kitchen and bath industry, according to one Valley expect. Central Arizona Supply said in a recent release that the bathroom-kitchen design firm TOTO has made the world’s first ze-

ro-gravity tub, which allows users to float and relieve stress on muscles. “This calming, tension-free bathing experience is modeled after the resting position of astronauts in space to release

stress on joints and encourage ultimate relaxation,” said Central Supply owner Jeremy Smith.

Gravity-free tubs make debut for homes AFN NEWS STAFF

oice-activated kitchen faucets, zero-gravity bathtubs and pink refrigerators are among the trends

3302 E Tonto Drive

$1,328,000

6,606 sqft, 7 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms. This pristine and elegantly crafted Santa Barbara style custom home sits on an enormous half acre lot and boasts spectacular mountain views. Nestled in the highly sought after Ahwatukee Custom Estates, this home is an entertainer’s dream! With a spacious layout, gorgeous expansive and updated kitchen, stainless appliances, over-sized island opening to a fantastic family room, and a tremendous stack stone fireplace, the space is both comfortable and classically sophisticated! From the moment you enter the front door, this home has both elegance and style!

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for another decade. Unfortunately, most iron pipes will now be at the end of their lifespans and are starting to corrode. Most of the failures are occurring at joints, trap arms, horizontal runs in the yard or below slabs, and at the base of toilets. Beyond leaks, these are the warning signs that your cast iron pipes are going bad: Water discoloration. Unless you have well water or live in a rural area, brown or yellow tinted water is an indication of pipe corrosion and rusted pipes. Low spots in yard – If you are noticing sagging in your yard/garden and water pooling this might be indication of the horizontal runs failing. Especially if it’s

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$866,745

3,703 sqft 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms . Single Level Magnificent Custom Luxury Home located in the Mountain Side Quaint Gated Community of The Sanctuary. Enter into this beautiful home through a lovely private courtyard, once inside take in the openness and gorgeous views of South Mountain. Boasting a Great Room complete with surround sound, a Gourmet Eat-In Kitchen with a grand kitchen island, Split Floor Plan with a spacious Master en Suite, Large Secondary bedrooms and a Dedicated Office with Beautiful Wood Built-In’s. The lake front backyard offers amazing views of South Mountain, with a large covered patio and sparkling pool. A perfect place to call home!

$394,900

2,234 sqft, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. This home is a must see! Pristinely maintained, highly updated, you will not find a home of this quality in this price point that has all of the amenities and upgrades with modern interior finishes. The backyard oasis is not only serene and relaxing, but a perfect entertaining spot.

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14649 S 4th Avenue

$630,000

3,322 sqft, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Located in the mountainous gated community of Montana Vista, this beautiful single level 4 bedroom with a dedicated office 3 bath split floor plan is the perfect house to call home. Very spacious, with a Gourmet Kitchen to die for! So much storage and counter space, the open concept keeps everyone together while entertaining or just relaxing by the fireplace. The backyard is accessible from all main rooms in the home, with a sparkling play pool, covered patio and views of the mountain it is a space you will want to enjoy!

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16022 S 46th St

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1930 E Brookwood Court

14621 S 1st Street

$1,740,000

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

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4627 E Rocky Slope Drive

$459,900

2,387 sqft, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. This Absolutely Amazing Corner Cul-de-Sac Home has just had remodel done through out! All new exterior and interior paint, new roof, new flooring in EVERY room! Kitchen has newly refinished cabinets, new granite counter tops, new appliances and a new sink! Bathrooms have newly refinished cabinets, granite counter tops, fixtures, sinks and tubs/showers so many UPGRADES! This 4 Bedroom 3 Full Bath 3 Car Garage (with brand new epoxy flooring) also offers a large grassy backyard with mature trees and a big covered patio! Great single level open floorplan! Conveniently located near local shopping and restaurants, only minutes from Sky Harbor Airport or Downtown Tempe/Phoenix.

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2127 E Barkwood Court

$1,499,000

6,640 sqft, 5 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms. This is a breath-taking luxury all custom property sparing no expense, which is nestled on the mountain side in the highly coveted gated community of The Sanctuary. The exterior of this home is striking with a private gated and pavered drive that invites you into a spectacular courtyard with covered patios, open sitting areas, a negative edge spa which cascades into a roman style pool all situated to take in the amazing mountain views of South Mountain.

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1643 E Desert Willow Drive LOT 60

$375,000

68,746 sqft/ 1.58 acres. Marvelous Hilltop Custom Home Lot with Priceless Mountain and City Light Views! With an overly generous building envelope of 18,948 sqft. One of the best lots left to build your Dream Home on in Ahwatukee! Gorgeous mountain views North, East and West. With just over an Acre 1.5 acres of Natural Beauty in the Highly Coveted Community of Tapestry Canyon. Surrounded by million plus homes!! Private, exclusive and relatively flat building site.

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SPOTLIGHT home TAPESTRY CANYON

Majestic Southwest contemporary estate on elevated 1.24-acre hillside lot. Stunning, panoramic mountain and city light views in exclusive Tapestry Canyon. Open gourmet kitchen with view windows boasts Gaggenau appliances, wok cook system, granite countertops and island and birds-eye maple Chilean cabinetry. Master suite features spectacular corner view window and arcadia door to patio. Additional amenities include theater room, office, wine cellar, sound system throughout, auto alarm and control system, automatic solar shades plus outside awning. Large hobby room adjacent to laundry room. Travertine and marble flooring throughout. Oversized 3-car garage. Resort-style backyard with slate patio, built-in Viking grill, pool and spa, koi pond and ultimate privacy on coveted mountain preserve lot. Extraordinary view from every room with abundant natural light. Premium location. Two water features. One is micro biotic koi pond ecologically sustained with minimum maintenance. New 2019 exterior paint. New 2019 energy star hot water heater with Wi-Fi control. New 2019 soft water system. New 2019 partial air conditioning. Home theater room screen and equipment to convey. Family room in-wall led TV to convey. New 2020 front automatic awning. Smart house with app controlling doors, water heater, softener and temperature.

Listed for $1,325,000 Mike Mendoza 480.706.7234 www.MendozaTeam.com

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

Listed for $1,499,000

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

Listed for $1,449,000

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But even Smith admitted that with a price tag of at least $19,000, this tub “is not for everyone,” though he predicted it will usher in a shift in bath tub design toward “more meditative and functional aspects to bathing.” Central also is touting voice-activated kitchen faucets that not only turn on and off from a verbal command but also measure out water volumes for cooking – eliminating the need for measuring cups. “Similarly, users can voice-command a Moen digital shower asking it to turn on or off and specifying the desired water temperature,” Smith said. “Novel appliances enter the kitchen at a professional grade,” it said, calling Monogram’s built-in wall pizza oven a feature that “is sure to be a family favorite.” Given the increasing presence of home features operate by smart phones, it’s probably no surprise that there are now ovens that can be preheated on your way home by the touch of a keypad. “High-tech, WiFi washers and dryers from LG work in the same way with a smartphone to control an automated system that activates the wash or dry cycles remotely

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Retro appliances of different colors and old-fashioned contours are making a comeback but they aren’t like their predecessors: they’re equipped with high-tech features. (Special to AFN)

and even dispense the correct amount of detergent needed to clean clothes. Smartphone-controlled ovens also can “allow you to track cooking progress, modify temperatures and adjust cooking

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

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Listed for $1,510,000

3BR / 2 BA / 2252 SQFT New flooring, granite countertops, newer roof and 2019 A/C replacement. 3-cargarage plus a pool.

Tempe

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Listed for $425,000

5 BR / 4.5 BA / 4,924 SQFT Majestic Southwest contemporary home on private hillside lot with stunning mountain and city light views.

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3 BR / 2.5 BA / 2,288 SQFT Prime Ahwatukee home featuring a 2020 roof replacement plus perfect mountain views.

5 BR / 3.5 BA / 4,839 SQFT $50,000 update allowance now included on this outstanding hillside custom with amazing mountain and city light views.

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Listed for $1,099,000

4 BR / 2.5 BA / 2,581 SQFT Immaculately updated golf course home with mountain views from the 17th hole of the Foothills Golf Club.

Listed for $334,900

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spired pieces” in “unmistakably classic designs with curved lines, rounded edges and vibrant colors” still aren’t what grandma used since they also are equipped with cutting-edge technology. “As innovations in the kitchen and bath industry continue to evolve, the dawn of 2020 has revealed the top design trends and appliance features that will reign supreme throughout the decade from homeowners being drawn to spaces that offer the ideal combination of functionality to convenience and wellness-focused design,” Smith said, adding:. “In 2020, comfort is going to be key along with enhanced home technology that has the power to elevate a homeowner’s lifestyle in a major way.” “I also expect to see classic styles blended with modern-design elements to create loud statement pieces and pops of color that will serve as an artistic focal point within the home.” Information: CentralAZSupply.com.

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times remotely,” Central Supply said. Monogram’s Hearth Oven enables users to automatically track cooking progress, modify temperatures and adjust cooking times remotely via their smartphone. “Induction cooktops like those from Signature Kitchen Systems are becoming increasingly popular for their precision cooking capabilities and boast the world’s first built-in sous vide, which is the cooking method of sealing food in an airtight container and then cooking it in temperature-controlled water,” Smith said. Also new this year, Monogram has introduced a built-in pizza oven for the home kitchen. Bathtubs aren’t the only home feature getting a radical update. Central Arizona reported that Moen has invented an aromatherapy shower that “infuses essential oils directly into the waterflow to create a luxurious sensory experience.” But while so many appliances are getting a space-age update, other kitchen appliances are going retro, Central Supply said, as “color and ‘50s-style appliances are all the rage, thanks to the fun and funky look of SMEG and Buster & Punch.” He said these “stand-out vintage-in-

Listed for $525,000

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Ahwatukee Custom Estates $1,950,000

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

Ahwatukee Custom Estates

$2,099,000

SOLD!

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

Ahwatukee Custom Estates Stunning Single level custom estate

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Calabrea $1,099,000

Cabrillo Canyon $689,000

located on a huge lot at the end of a culde-sac with a 6-car garage. Completely remodeled with the highest quality finishes. Everything is new. Grand Foyer. Living Room w/fireplace. Formal Dining Room. large Family Room w/full wet bar. Media Room & Game Room. Kitchen includes custom cabinetry, rare quartzsite counters, Thermador appliances. Stunning South Mountain views. An estate like this rarely becomes available!!!

$1,299,000

Summerhill $1,099,000

5 bedroom / 3 bath, 3,506 SqFt, Cul-de-sac location with huge backyard, sports court, built-in BBQ, mature shade trees, very private backing to wash. Good size bedrooms, master downstai5. Features a large office with PENDING! balcony, plus office/loft with built-in bookcase and 3 full baths. Th� home is perfect for family gatherings BEST NEAR THE LOOP 202 in gated withand stunning mountain only. views. andLOCATION entertaining. CanNEW be previewed with 24Calabrea hour notice appointment

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

Complete with the highest quality build and finishes. Gourmet kitchen includes slab granite counters, alder cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. This estate also features a media/ theater room with 105 inch screen. The basement includes a full wet bar, family room & 2 bedrooms. Resort Backyard with pool. A perfect 10!

www.GenoRoss.com Donna Leeds

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

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Pointe South Mountain

$397,000

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

Jenifer Bulfer 480-297-6968 jbulfer@westusa.com

Hamilton Homes - Lakewood

$448,250

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2556 sq ft- 5 bedroom, 3 bath home nestled in the desirable Lakewood community. Home boasts of a Large Foyer with Dramatic Stairs, Soaring Ceilings throughout Formal Rooms. first floor Bedroom and full bath, Upstairs you’ll find a Large Master with Ensuite and Balcony. An outdoor oasis with large Pool & Spa and large patio for entertaining.

Troy Royston 480-435-3461 troyston61@gmail.com

Gold Canyon

Canyon Estates

SOLD!

$499,000

$674,000 Ready for your coffee on the roof while watching the sunrise over the Superstition mountains? Come enjoy this beautiful custom built home with a Casita on over an acre lot. The master suite on the second level with a surrounding porch to enjoy an almost 365 degree view of the mountains.

Beth Cooke 520-635-3727 beth@bethrealaz.com

Pecos West

5 bedroom/3bath, 3,506 SqFt, Cul-de-sac location with huge backyard, sports court, built-in BBQ, mature shade trees, very private backing to 5 bedroom / 3 bath, SqFt, Cul-de-sac location with hugeFeatures backyard, asports wash. Good size3,506 bedrooms, master downstairs. large office court, BBQ,plus matureoffice/loft shade trees,with verybuilt-in private backing to wash. sizebaths. withbuilt-in balcony, bookcase andGood 3 full bedrooms, master downstai5. Features a large office with balcony, plus office/loft This home is perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. Can be with built-in bookcase andhours 3 full baths. Th�and homeappointment is perfect for family previewed with 24 notice only.gatherings and entertaining. Can be previewed with 24 hour notice and appointment only.

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SOLD! NO HOA! 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 1930 sq.ft. This home has an Open Airy Feel & Lots of Architectural Character. Updated Master Bath with Walk-in Shower. Bamboo Flooring and Shutters T/O. Updated Light Fixtures and Ceiling Fans. SOLAR PANELS THAT ARE OWNED. Nice Backyard W/ Covered Patio & Synthetic Grass. Move-in Ready!

Geri Thompson 480-239-7589 gerithompson@westusa.com

$298,800

Resort Living

$365,000 Resort Living Now Available! Open kitchen, Dual pane Low-E wondows. Call TODAY for information or a private tour!

Tammy Alme 480-209-5288 tammy.azrealtor@gmail.com

Chandler

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Gem of a home in GATED Pecos N. Community pool/spa. Light filled home w/fireplace 3 bed 2 bath no interior steps. Replaced copper plumbing throughout. Pecos North. Majority of home plank oak flooring, freshly painted, stainless appliances, split floorplan.

Randy Stopher 480-270-9130 randy@listwithrandy.com

$549,900

PENDING!

Custom home located on one acre irrigated horse property. 2,210 sq ft-4 Bed plus den 2 bath . Built in 2003. Home features three car extended garage, vaulted ceilings, split floorplan.

Tracy Bartosch 520-440-9988 realtortracy@msn.com

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AROUND AHWATUKEE EDITOR’S NOTE: Please check ahead with the sponsors to see if the event you’re interested in has been cancelled or postponed.

S. Mountain Community College celebrates 40th anniversary

The South Phoenix Oral History Project will be premiering the documentary film, “Origins: Celebrating 40 Years of South Mountain Community College. In 2017, 12 SMCC students embarked on a class project to research and reclaim the history of South Phoenix. They launched a local oral history project, reaching out to business leaders and educators in the community to ask questions about local history, and bring to life the story and significance of South Mountain Community College. In celebration of SMCC’s 40th anniversary, students and faculty produced film will premiere the film March 27 at 6 p.m. at the South Mountain Community Library. The screening will be followed by a founders panel, featuring SMCC Founding President Dr. Raul Cardenas, and a Q&A session. The event is free and open to the community, but RSVPs are requested at southmountaincc.edu/events For more information about, or to contribute to, the project: SouthPhoenixOralHistory.com

Cornhole and book sale supports Y OPAS program

The annual book sale March 28-29 to help fund the Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA’s Outreach for Ahwatukee Seniors program is adding a cornhole tournament March 28 at the Y.

The tournament, with registration at 10 a.m. and the games beginning at 11 a.m., costs $50 for a two-member team and will have cash prizes for the winners. There also will be a 50/50 raffle. Players can register at kbcornhole.com/ymca Cornhole sponsors with a donation of $500 or $1,000 will be promoted at the sale and a banner will be posted in the YMCA gym viewable by the annual 5,000-plus people who use its gym. Companies or organizations interested in a sponsorship can contact Mark Mansir at 480-490-9764 or Don May at 480-5502361. All proceeds to benefit the YMCA Outreach Program for Ahwatukee Seniors, whose primary mission is to help seniors who live alone and have no transportation to get to doctor appointments, grocery stores and do other errands. The traditional 13th annual book sale will be held 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. March 28 and 8 a.m.-noon March 29 at the YMCA, 1030 E. Liberty Lane, Ahwatukee. Approximately 8,000 to 10,000 books will be available for sale. Contact Y OPAS for more information 602-212-6088.

Beginners tennis classes still offered at Ahwatukee center

To introduce the sport of tennis to new people, the Ahwatukee Tennis Club is offering adult beginner tennis clinics in March. Participants will learn fundamental tennis skills such as fore-

hand, backhand, volley and serving. This clinic is for beginner and intermediate players and conducted in a relaxed “learn and play” format March 22 and 29 at 1-2:30 p.m. at the Ahwatukee Tennis Courts, 4700 E. Warner Road.. The fee is $40 per person or $70 per couple. Information: Joyce Foote at jfoote@ahwatukeehoa.com or call 480-893-3431 Ext 3.

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, French and international cuisines while savoring gourmet hors d’oeuvres and sipping wine or cold drinks. Coming bread classes: March 22 and April 4 and 18; vegan classes: March 28 and April 11 and 25. Details: phoenicianoasis.com or 480-888-5521.

Scout Troop 78 still planning to hold rummage sale March 28

nally set for last month but was called because of heavy rain. The money raised helps fund scouting activities for the troop members.

Moms offer hours of prayer in Ahwatukee for many reasons

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FRIDAY, MARCH 20 Women’s workshop

“Never Alone” is the theme of a Women’s Workshop slated at Mountain Park Church that involves transitioning through the chapters of life. DETAILS>> 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 16461 S. 48th St. in Ahwatukee (just down the road from Kohls). Information/registration: mountainpark.org/event-detail?id=168

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Learn gardening from pros

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

Chess, knitters clubs

The Ahwatukee Comedy Club offers clean and down-to-earth humor. Open seating and price includes one beverage though good food is available for purchase. DETAILS>>7-8:11 p.m., Tuk Urban Kafe, 15815 S. 50th St., Ahwatukee. $15 if purchased at events.bammtickets.com, $20 at the door.

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.

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

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

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Accompanied by a favorite adult, babies birth to crawling enjoy songs, music, rhymes, books, interactive stories, simple sign language words, activities to promote movement, and playtime. DETAILS>> 10:30-11 a.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: birth to crawling. Free. Tickets are limited and available in the library 30 minutes before program 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 Supermarket. No reservation required, but first-timers are advised to come a few minutes early to sign a waiver.

Gentle yoga at Pecos

People can start their week with a gentle yoga class. Be mindful and caring for yourself. Sessions are typically five to six weeks long. You can also “drop-in” to individual classes. DETAILS>> 6-7 p.m. Pecos Community Center, 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.

LD 18 Dems meet monthly

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

Desert Pointe gardeners

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

TUESDAYS Ladies golf

Starting times for the Ladies Play Date at Ahwatukee Country Club starting times vary with the season. Participants can elect to play red tees (5,497 yards) or yellow tees (4467 yards). DETAILS>> Contact Jane Huber, president, catkinneyhuber@gmail. com or 602-295-6309.

‘Living Loss’ first Tuesdays

Desert Foothills United Methodist Church hosts a monthly discussion on the first Tuesday of the month for people experiencing estrangement from family members for whatever the reason.

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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., Except March 31, Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: 24-36 months. Free. Tickets are limited & available in the library 30 minutes before program start time.

French Talk Time

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.

Overcome painful experiences

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

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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 every 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. DETAILS>> 7 p.m., first Tuesday of every month; 2156 E. Liberty Lane, Ahwatukee. Use Entry B. Free. Information: 480-460-1025 and office@desertfoothills.org.

Prayer night offered

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

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. Info: 480-330-2015 or donna@innervisionyoga.com.

Toastmasters sharpen skills

Improve your speaking skills and meet interesting people at Ahwatukee Toastmasters meetings DETAILS>> 8-9 a.m. at the Dignity Health Community Room, 4545 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee.

Open for art

Art in the Garden Studio offers open workshops. DETAILS>> 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Details: artinthegardenstudio.com

WEDNESDAYS Art for kids

Art in the Garden Studio offers painting workshops for young people after school. DETAILS>> 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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Children ages 5-12 can let their digital creativity flow in this selfguided tech “playground.” We provide hands-on beginner bots, exercises to build fine motor skills, and Chromebooks pre-loaded with links to code-learning environments, 3-D 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.

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reight trains often fly under the radar in the Valley’s transportation landscape. But those locomotives that are so thoroughly intertwined with America’s origins are still a big part of the American success story – with 140,000 miles of track connecting businesses and consumers coastto-coast and across the world. Phoenix has direct access to two Class I railroads, UP and BNSF, and Tucson houses a bustling inland port with freight rail connections that give the region’s businesses overland access to major ocean shipping lanes. Across Arizona, 12 freight railroads haul about 129 million tons of freight annually. A better way to picture all this freight: it’s the equivalent of 7.2 million trucks that

would otherwise be on our roadways. While rail is just one piece of the intermodal network of trains, trucks, ships and planes that delivers 54 tons of goods for every American each year, it stands out for a couple of reasons. First, freight railroad companies operate and invest into the nationwide rail network almost completely through their own private spending – i.e. a user-pay model. While taxpayers help to subsidize other transportation modes like roads and waterways, freight rail reinvests 40 cents out of every dollar earned back into maintenance and expansion. That works out to about $25 billion annually over the last several years, more than most state departments of transportation spend on highways. Nationally, this spending supports 1.1 million jobs across the economy.

(STB), is considering several new rail regulations that could chip away at the goals of a balanced system that restored railroads from the brink of failure decades ago. Policymakers should ensure that STB regulators continue allowing railroads to earn enough to reinvest and keep Phoenix economic arteries healthy. Their regulatory approach should also consider the larger transportation landscape and avoid favoring one mode of transport over another. The freight railroad model is one that can serve our officials in D.C. well: avoid overregulation, promote infrastructure investment and ask infrastructure users to pay for what they use. These principles will help keep the Phoenix economy and its freight rail connections chugging along. Todd Sanders is the president/CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber.

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I was dismayed to read a letter in the Opinion section of your March 11 edition promoting the benefits of colloidal silver as a potentially protective agent against COVID-19. Disinformation at this point in the pandemic is irresponsible and potentially dangerous. I have copied an entry from the Mayo Clinic web page (mayoclinic.org/) below from Brent A. Bauer, M.D. “Colloidal silver isn’t considered safe or effective for any of the health claims manufacturers make. Silver has no known purpose in the body. Nor is it an essential mineral, as some sellers of silver products claim. “Colloidal silver products are made of tiny silver particles suspended in a liquid — the

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hwatukee businesswoman Michelle Cirocco is one of 43 women named by Conscious Company Media as a 2020 World-Changing Woman in Conscious Business. The annual award recognizes female business leaders creating positive social change. Cirocco is the chief social responsibility officer of Televerde, a Phoenix sales and marketing company that employs incarcerated women to sell multimilliondollar hardware and software systems for clients like Microsoft, Honeywell, Adobe, SAP and Dell. Five of its eight call centers are staffed by women in Arizona and Indiana prisons and the company is opening centers in Florida and the United Kingdom later this year. Once released from prison, most of the women land permanent jobs at Te-

Ahwatukee businesswoman Michelle Cirocco received an award for her work as chief social responsibility officer for Televerde, a sales and marketing company that employs incArerated women and then often gives them jobs when their are released. (Special to AFN)

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22 years ago while serving a six-year prison term and was offered an account executive position upon her release in 2002. “At first, it was just a job – a way to make money and take care of my kids,” Cirocco said. “But along the way, I recognized I wanted to help the company grow so more women could have the same opportunity as me. “So, I continued my career path and was promoted to director of sales, vice president of customer success, chief marketing officer, then chief social responsibility officer.” Cirocco also earned an MBA from Arizona State University, organized a TEDx talk and serves on several advisory boards. Cirocco said that while many companies employ the formerly incarcerated, Televerde is the top employer in the country – more than 3,000 women have worked for the company since its founding 25 years ago – and the only one offer-

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ustomer service and product quality are our first priorities” is the mission statement of the new owners of Smallcakes Ahwatukee. Stephanie and Christian King opened their doors at 4302 E. Ray Road in January. For the last three years prior to their arrival, Smallcakes Ahwatukee has been quietly nestled in the heart of the community selling gourmet cupcakes and delicious homemade ice cream at the corner of Ray Road and Ranch Circle Drive. They also sell custom-order cakes, cookies and a variety of beverages. Staffing and scheduling issues in the past caused store closures – which ultimately led to a decline in confidence from regular customers and newcomers alike. “No matter how delicious our product is, if we

are not there for our community when we say we will be, our community will not be there for us” said Stephanie, stressing the importance of the location and product reputation. When they first had the

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Stephanie King and her husband Christian are the new owners of Smallcakes Ahwatukee, which sells a variety of tasty treats. (Special to AFN)

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ing highly marketable skills. “The women who come out and work for us are in every level of our organization, including 30 percent of the leadership team,” she said. “A six-figure salary is not uncommon.” Margaret Maloney is another “graduate” of Televerde’s Perryville call center, where she worked for more than four years. “It was during my second prison sentence that I realized nothing was going to change if I didn’t change,” she said. “Prior to working at Televerde, I had jobs but never really a career. “I definitely left with a better understanding of what I was capable of accomplishing and where I could go with those skills. When I was released, I had this great skill set. I had spent years doing complex lead generation for some of the largest technology companies in the world, supporting some of their highest paid sales executives.” Maloney lives in Tucson and works remotely as the director of demand generation for Chicago Green Insulation. Televerde was started by a volunteer prison minister who saw an opportunity

That prospect concerned Chelsea McGuire who lobbies for the Arizona Farm Bureau Federation. During a committee hearing, she told lawmakers that a local grocery chain was charging $2.59 a dozen for cage-free eggs. By contrast, those without that designation were selling for $1.49. “That is the kind of price increase that Arizona consumers will not have a choice to avoid if this legislation goes forward,’’ McGuire said. Rep. Travis Grantham, R-Gilbert, wasn’t buying it. And he had a warning for Hickman and others who are backing HB 2724 based on the promises of the Humane Society. “It’s very dangerous for us to kow[tow] to an organization that is not going to stop (its efforts) by trying to insert into law their demands and then hope they go away,’’ he said. Grantham also worried about the costs to Arizona consumers. But the federation found itself up against

to help prepare inmates for the workforce. Through its nonprofit Arouet Foundation, the company offers inmates courses in family reunification, self-confidence, job preparation and budgeting, and, after release, job placement services, scholarships and ongoing training. The average Televerde hire leaves prison with $15,000 in savings, which many use to pay off child support to retain custody of their children. “This has a generational impact,” Cirocco said. “Women are able to reunite with their children, become financially independent and stay out of prison so their children don’t end up in places like foster care or prison themselves.” A January 2020 study by ASU’s Seidman Research Institute found that children of Arizona Televerde program participants are 11 times less likely to be incarcerated and 11 times more likely to graduate high school than dependent children of other incarcerated mothers. “My children were three and six-yearsold when I got arrested,” Cirocco said. “But – my oldest son did 14 years in the Navy, started his own business and is married to a woman who is also career Navy. “My younger son went to Northern Arizona University, is a sales rep for a soft-

Gilbert Rep. Travis Grantham doesn’t want the state to kowtow to an advocacy group’s demand for freerange hens. (Special to AFN)

Hickman’s Family Farms, the state’s largest producer. Company president Glenn Hickman said it’s not that he particularly wants new state regulation of how he does business. But he said the potential alternative was worse: the threat of an initiative by the Humane Society of the United States

ware company and is married to a Phoenix police officer. When I was growing up, going to college was not a thing. My son was the first kid in four generations of my family as well as my husband’s family to graduate high school and go on to college,” she said, adding: “We had a completely different family situation than it would have looked like had my life not gone the way that it had.” The Seidman study found that Televerde’s second chance hiring not only benefits individuals and families but also taxpayers. The recidivism rate of Televerde’s Arizona employees is 5 percent compared to the state average of 40 percent, saving Arizona between $6.1 million and $9.5 million annually. These women have a 94 percent employment rate after five years in contrast to the national average of 55 percent. Arizona saves a total of $13.3 million a year from the women not reoffending, having gainful employment, not using welfare programs and keeping their children out of foster care. Their salaries are nearly four times higher than the national average, and they contribute approximately $26.9 million in personal income taxes over their post-

which, if approved by voters, would mandate cage-free production on a much more aggressive schedule. “We don’t want to see a proposition come to this state and leave us out of the process,’’ Hickman said. And this, he said, is hardly a far-fetched possibility. His prime exhibit was Proposition 204. That 2006 ballot measure pushed by the Humane Society, which is unrelated to local humane societies, outlawed the use of “gestation crates’’ to confine calves and pigs. Hickman called it just “pure luck’’ that his laying hens weren’t part of that successful initiative. Kellye Pinkleton, senior state director of Humane Society, told Capitol Media Services that her organization worked with Hickman’s firm to come up with this compromise. “And if this bill were to become law, we would have no interest in pursuing new Arizona legislation regarding egg-laying

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release lifetime. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, at least 95 percent of state prison inmates will be eventually released. “All of these people need a job,” Cirocco said. “If we relegate people to low-wage, lowskill jobs, they won’t be able to take care of themselves or their families,” Cirocco explained. “But when you give somebody a real second chance, they will be dedicated, loyal, engaged workers. One study showed that formerly incarcerated people have 13% higher retention rates.” According to the Prison Policy Initiative, the United States has the highest incarceration rate of any other country and imprisons about 1 percent of its population. This comes with a price tag of $182 billion a year in addition to social costs. Cirocco hopes Televerde will inspire more companies to try second chance hiring to help alleviate this. “If we’re going to incarcerate people for things they’ve done wrong, then we have to treat them as humans and give them the tools and education to come out better than when they went in,” Cirocco stated. “Everybody is better than the worst mistake they made on the worst day of their life. Discarding people based on that is a waste of human potential.”

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idea to start a new venture, the couple had three “must haves” for purchasing a new business. It had to be a product they truly believed in; it had to be in a location that felt like home; and it absolutely had to be something that brought joy to other people lives. “For the first 2 months, we looked at all types of businesses, but none really checked all the boxes,” Stephanie recalled. “Then one day, Christian came home with what seemed to be too good to be true – a cupcakery business that was on the market.” Christian’s passion for the bakery industry started with his first job at 16 in his hometown bakery. He first worked alongside a master baker as a baker assistant - helping to order supplies, receiving shipments and preparing the ingredients. He quickly advanced and moved on to learning the art of decoration and presentation finishing. Stephanie started baking with her mother at the age of 5 and has never looked back. Her mother, a professional baker and cake decorator for the last 27 years all over Canada, taught Stephanie early on that using quality ingredients and a little patience and love comprise an excellent equation to the perfect baked good. Her passion for baking and creating special memories for those who enjoy her creations is who she is. “There is no better moment for Chris-

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hens,’’ she said. “This is a truce,’’ said Hickman’s lobbyist Joe Sigg. Hickman told lawmakers that the price is set by retailers. But during a committee hearing he provided no specifics on the price difference he charges retailers between cage-free and other eggs. Rep. Gerae Peten, D-Goodyear, said she feared that the law would create a de facto duopoly for Hickman’s and Rose Acre Farms, the other major producer, with the prohibition against the sale of eggs from caged hens. But Hickman said that eggs “travel very well’’ and out-of-state operations with cage-free operations would remain free to

tian and I, then when a customer tries one of our new daily cupcake or ice cream unique creations, and shares with us that it instantly took them back to a special time or memory in their life,” said Stephanie. The couple often joke about their homemade ice cream as the reason why they purchased the business. “When we first tried this flavor, it reminded us about our first family vacation with our 2 kids, but also because it’s just that insanely good!” she said. This is what it’s all about for Kings – making lasting memories that can be shared with all and serving and supporting the community. On February 24, Smallcakes Ahwatukee went through a complete overhaul renovation that lightened up the walls and brought natural and soft finishes with almost a feel of modern French styling. The Kings added a sitting area when patrons can relax and enjoy their tasty treats from 10 a.m. Tuesday– Sunday. Monday is by appointment only. Christian and Stephanie are humbled by all the love and support that they have received in Ahwatukee so far. “Our commitment to this community is the same as the commitment we made to ourselves,” Stephanie said. “We promise to always show up, we promise to deliver the highest quality product, and we promise to do better each and every day.” Information: 480-706-2253 or on Facebook @smallcakesphx. Andrew Hayes is executive director of the Ahwatukee Chamber of Commerce. ship their eggs here. Small egg producers with fewer than 3,000 hens also would be locked out of the Arizona commercial market. While they would be exempt from the requirement for cage-free operations they would not be able to sell their eggs to commercial groceries. But Dunn said they would remain free to offer their eggs at places like farmers’ markets. McGuire took issue with the whole premise that cage-free hens are happier. She said conventional cages “make sure that chickens are safe and healthy.’’ And she argued that the mortality rate among cage-free hens is twice that of those confined to cages. The measure still needs a final roll-call vote before going to the Senate.

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South Mt. Park improvements moving along BY ANDY LENARTZ AFN Guest Writer

he City of Phoenix is in the midst of a five-year, $23 million redesign of South Mountain Park and Preserve that will improve the facilities and trails to a level of world-class park that is deserving of such a popular, beloved and heavily-utilized local sanctuary. Along with a 2017 Trails Master Plan also currently being implemented, the combined impact will change the face and user experience at a park which has not experienced significant change in many years. Completed thus far are several facility improvements and the first trail redesigns. Highlights of the completed changes include:

 Pima Canyon Trailhead

The over-loved Pima Canyon Trailhead received a much-needed facelift and structural enhancement in 2018. Most notably, the pit toilets were replaced by flush toilets and a sewer line – determining one’s distance from the trailhead by smell is thankfully no longer possible. Drinking water and handwash stations were added, along with a new ramada and informational kiosks. Parking was slightly increased, weekend traffic conditions at the trailhead will remain an issue. Utilizing the gateway concept for the remodel, which is popular at many national parks, passing through the entrance area provides a first glimpse of Pima Canyon, which is truly stunning.

Spectaular vistas await hikers along South Mountain trails and people don’t have to worry about social distancing either. (Andy Lenartz/AFN Guest Writer)

cating a parking spot on weekend mornings will continue to be a challenge.

 Central Avenue

The major work completed thus far, beyond the trailhead redesigns, has been in the Central Avenue area of South Mountain Park. The entrance station has been remodeled, with a new entrance monument and gatehouse providing a more nature-connected and inspiring welcome to the park. The Big Ramada and Little Ramada

have been spruced up with replacement roofs, improved landscaping, and modified parking areas. The result is a vastly improved appearance for these areas, both of which are can be reserved for events.

 19th Avenue North/Ma Ha Tuak Trailhead

The first added and improved trails are in the Ma Ha Tuak portion of the park, where the existing T-bone and Ma Ha Tuak Trails have been rerouted.

 Desert Foothills/Telegraph Pass Trailhead

Completed in 2019, the rebuilt trailhead now offers restrooms with flush toilets, water, shaded seating areas, and informational signage. The parking lot is redesigned and slightly expanded. Similar to Pima Canyon, lo-

Pima Canyon Trailhead got a much-needed upgrade over the past year and while parking also was increased, it still can pose a challenge on the weekend. (Andy Lenartz/AFN Guest Writer)

A newly added Ma Ha Tuak Perimeter Trail wraps around the northwest section of South Mountain Park, connecting the 19th Avenue Trailhead with the San Juan Lookout. And the Hau’pal trail provides a new challenge in this section of the park. More changes are on deck, outlined in the 2015 South Mountain Park Design Guides Manual and 2018 Trails Master Plan. Highlights of planned future improvements include: Redesign of the 19th Avenue South/Pyramid Trailhead with new ramadas, paved parking lot, and a restroom. Remodel of the Beverly Canyon Trailhead to add ramadas, signage, and improvements to parking and lighting. This was initially scheduled for 2018 but has been delayed. Redesign of the 19th Avenue North/Ma Ha Tuak Trailhead to add a ramada and interpretive signage, along with improving parking and lighting. Several changes at the main Central Avenue park entrance, including improving signage and parking at Scorpion Gulch, remodeling the Activity Complex, renovating the Historic Entrance Complex, adding a new ranger station, adding a bike rental and shuttle facility, and repair and replacement of several ramada areas. The significant facility upgrades at the Pima Canyon and Desert Foothills trailheads in particular are impressive, creating gateways into the park with proper restroom facilities and much-needed water. Seeing this level of improvement generates excitement for the next phases of these projects. One justification for the changes is the upcoming 100th anniversary of South Mountain Park and Preserve in 2024. As the improvements move forward, the park will have a different look when this milestone birthday arrives. Andy Lenartz is an Ahwatukee resident and outdoors enthusiast.

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ountain Pointe High’s baseball program vowed not to let the preseason hype go to their heads when the 2020 season began in early March. To each player, it didn’t matter where they were ranked in the state or nation. They recognized there was still work to be done throughout the season to prove themselves after a disappointing end to the 2019 season, where they were knocked out of the playoffs in the first round. But still, they admit it felt good to receive national recognition. “It’s special, we waited 4 years to put Mountain Pointe back on the map,” senior infielder Carson Tucker said. “It’s like when Kevin Cron and those guys were here, that’s what we want to be like. But we still have to prove ourselves.” Mountain Pointe entered the new season as the No. 23 ranked team in the nation according to MaxPreps. It was one of two programs in Arizona to receive recognition. Hamilton, last year’s 6A state champion, was ranked No. 4. But there were still several questions that surrounded the Mountain Pointe program. For one, former assistant and alum JJ Sferra was taking over the program for Matt Denny, who left for the same position at Casteel before the season. There were also questions surrounding who would step up for talent lost to graduation from last year’s 22-8 team. While still early in the season, those questions are starting to be answered. But with Tempe Union High School District having announced its schools would close because of growing concerns of the coronavirus pandemic, the Pride’s season has been put on hold. “Obviously, there’s a big health issue going on in society, I get that,” Sferra said. “The district wanted to be proactive and

player and Arizona State signee Ethan Long and senior pitcher Nathan Ward. Long, who transferred from Mesquite before his junior year, has gained even more confidence in all of his Mountain Pointe teammates now as a senior. He believes the trust they all have in each other will pay off down the line. “I have so much trust in these boys and I know how much work they all put in,” Long said. “I’m confident in our ability to come out on top every time no matter who we are against.” Mountain Pointe was already forced to miss its game against Desert Ridge on Monday. The Pride were also scheduled to Mountain Pointe senior infielder Carson Tucker, a University of Texas signee, is host the Coach Bob Pride one of the key returners for the Pride this season that will assist them in their Classic Invitational from quest to put the program back on the national map. (Zach Alvira/AFN Staff) March 18-26. However, I can’t fault them for that. We can’t put that has since been canceled. anybody in harm’s way, which I’m all for. It’s unclear how many games Mountain Hopefully it’s not too long but that’s out of Pointe will end up missing during the disour control.” trict’s suspension of sports. That remains Mountain Pointe started the 2020 sea- one of the main questions on the minds of son 1-2, losing to a pair of programs that everyone involved in the program. are widely regarded as title contenders in “I talked to a few players and they have Red Mountain and Sandra Day O’Connor. questions,” Sferra said. “‘Are we done for The Pride had an impressive win over a the year?’ things like that. They’re kids, rising Perry team before the team went on they want to play, and I want to coach. spring break last week. Hopefully we can play some baseball at Mountain Pointe had some slight strug- some point this spring.” gles early on against the Pumas, falling beWhen Mountain Pointe is able to return hind by two runs early on. But two home to the field, however, the team will continruns and five RBI by senior infielder Car- ue to rely on its senior class. Luckily, that son Tucker, a Texas signee, helped lead isn’t too bad of an option. Mountain Pointe to a win. Long was named as a preseason AllTucker, who could very well be picked American candidate by MaxPreps after in the early rounds of the upcoming MLB batting .469 last season with eight douDraft in June, is one of the players Sferra bles, 30 RBI and nine home runs. Tucker has turned to for leadership among play- wasn’t far behind him, batting .453 with ers this season. The others, senior utility 24 RBI and eight doubles.

Ward, who signed with Yavapai College, threw the Pride’s only no hitter last season as a junior. He had a 3.47 ERA overall last season with 41 strikeouts. Despite a rocky start to the season, Mountain Pointe remains a resilient and confident group. There’s still no telling if the Pride will be able to play their games against Pinnacle on March 28 and Queen Creek on March 31. No matter when they are able to return to the field, they will all have the same championship mindset. “We can go as far as we want to go,” Tucker said. We have the talent and we have the mentality that we all want to come together as one. If we do that, we can do something special this year.”

Mountain Pointe head baseball coach JJ Sferra is in his first year leading the Pride program after being elevated from his role as an assistant following the departure of Matt Denny. (Zach Alvira/AFN Staff)

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LANDSCAPING

. Maintenance

Starting @ $60/Month!

• Evening & Weekend Service Only • You Pay Labor & Materials Only Rated 4.9 • ROC#312942 on homeadvisor.com

• One Month Free Service • Licensed, Bonded Insured for your protection.

david@swo-of-artworks.com

480-580-4419

Owner: David “Ray” Smith

• Call or Text for a Free Quote

kjelandscape.com • ROC#281191

480-586-8445

Specials

Lawn Mowing Starts At $40 Full Service Starts At $70 Serving the Valley for over 28 years

The Possibilities are Endless

Custom Design and Renovation turning old to new Custom Built-ins, BBQs, Firepits, Fireplaces, Water Features, Re-Designing Pools, Masonry, Lighting, Tile, Flagstone, Pavers, Culture Stone & Travertine, Synthetic Turf, Sprinkler/Drip, Irrigation Systems, Clean ups & Hauling

Call for a FREE consultation and Estimate

15 Yrs Exp! All English Speaking Crew +

SONORAN LAWN

480-745-5230

Is your lawn ready for the holidays? Call for a clean up.

Irrigation Repair Services Inc. Licensed • Bonded • Insured Technician

Bonded/Insured/Licensed • ROC #225923

Call Lance White

480.721.4146 www.irsaz.com

ROC# 256752

D&L SPRINKLER SERVICE

UNDER $100

Not a Licensed Contractor

25 years exp. Call Now (480) 720-3840

Foothills Touch Landscapes LLC Lawn care/Maint.

Juan Hernandez

$25 per visit.

TRIMMING

Starting as low as

Install/Design We do it all!

Not a licensed contractor

Ahw. Res - 30 yrs Exp Free Estimates. Call Pat (480) 343-0562

TREE

25 Years exp (480) 720-3840

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Limo Services

Call 480-898-6465

MD’S LANDSCAPING Drip Systems Installed, Valves/Timer Repairs

Let’s get your Watering System working again! System Checks • Drip Checks FREE ESTIMATES! CALL 24 HOURS 25 Yrs Exp. I Do All My Own Work! Call Mark

480.295.2279 SPRING LAWN GREEN-UP?

SPECIAL

$35 AIRPORT SEDAN SERVICES AHW/AIRPORT OR AIRPORT/AHW

*GRATUITY NOT INCLUDED

Choose us for all your transportation needs

Other Services Weddings/Parties Night out on the town 602.348.2141 Keep this number in your cell as your Ahwatukee Transportation Service.

Way2GoTransport.com

480-825-6272 Painting

480-940-8196 theplugman.com

FREE LAWN WEED CONTROL TREATMENT WITH CORE AERATION FERTILIZER PROGRAMS * SOIL TESTING * LAWN SERVICE

East Valley PAINTERS

ROC 282663 * BONDED * INSURED YOUR LAWN EXPERT SINCE 1995

Affordable | Paver Specialists All phases of landscape installation. Plants, cacti, sod, sprinklers, granite, concrete, brick, Kool-deck, lighting and more!

MOST REPAIRS

602.329.3396

Drip/Install/Repair & Tune ups!

New & Re-Do Design and Installation

Misting Systems

dandlsprinklerservice.com

Not a licensed contractor

Pat (480) 343-0562

Juan Hernandez

Arizona Specialty Landscape

Wi-Fi Irrigation & Lighting timers

Warranty On All Work

Not a licensed contractor

- Work is Guaranteed -

Landscape Maintenance

Voted #1

Landscape Lighting

We Do Installs!

SPRINKLER

WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED!

Specializing in Controllers, Valves, Sprinklers, Landscape Lighting, P.V.C. & Poly Drip Systems

Landscape Maintenance

WEED SPRAYING $50 Per Home

Referred out of Ewing Irrigation Not a licensed contractor.

To learn more about us, view our photo gallery at: ShadeTreeLandscapes.com

480-730-1074

Landscape Maintenance

Free Estimates 7 Days a Week! ROC# 186443 • BONDED

480.345.1800 ROC 304267 • Licenced & Bonded

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Paint Interior & Exterior • Drywall Repair Light Carpentry • Power Washing • Textures Matched Popcorn Removal • Pool Deck Coatings Garage Floor Coatings • Color Consulting

10% OFF

We Beat Competitors Prices & Quality Free Estimates! Home of the 10-Year Warranty!

480-688-4770

www.eastvalleypainters.com Family Owned & Operated Bonded/Insured • ROC#153131

Now Accepting all major credit cards

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Painting

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING Interior, Exterior House Painting. Stucco Patching. Gate/Front Door Refinishing. Quality work/Materials Free Estimate Ignacio 480-961-5093 602-571-9015 ROC #189850 Bond/Ins’d

“We get your house looking top notch!”

Jose Dominguez Painting & Drywall SEE OUR AD IN DRYWALL! Quick Response to your Call! 15 Years Exp 480-266-4589

★ Interior/Exterior Painting ★ Drywall Repair & Installation ★ Popcorn Ceiling Removal

Plumbing

Pool Service / Repair

AE &Sons Pool Plaster Company

All Complete Pool Renovations Pebble • White Plaster • New Pool Builds Tile • Deck • Pump & Filters

★ Elastomaric Roof Coating ★ Epoxy Floors

FREE Estimates • BEST Prices

★ Small Job Specialist

602-505-8066 Cell

Scott Mewborn, Owner 480-818-1789

Se Habla Espanõl

Lic’d, Bonded • ROC #235771 • ROC #235770

License #ROC 298736

Not a licensed contractor

SUN TECH

PAINTING

The Valley’s Premier Painters

INC.

Serving Ahwatukee Since 1987 Interior / Exterior

AHWATUKEE SPECIAL $

Off 40work done *Any

• High Quality Materials & Workmanship • Customer Satisfaction Free Est imates • Countless References • Carpentry Services Now Available

Proudly Serving Ahwatukee for 15 Years! Family Owned & Operated Residential • Commercial

Visit us at Suntechpaintingaz.com or view our video promo at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM5pbvpZJlg

• Best Painters EVER!

602.625.0599 ROC #155380

• Epoxy Floors & Concrete Coatings

Family Owned • Free Estimates

• Interior & Exterior “Professional, Punctual & Clean”

HOME IMPROVEMENT & PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

ACP is 100% Veteran Owned Like us on Facebook to stay current & Receive 5% Off Services

Dunn Edwards Quality Paint Small Stucco/Drywall Repairs

www.AcpPaintingllc.com

We Are State Licensed and Reliable!

Licensed - Bonded - Insured ROC 290242

Free Estimates • Senior Discounts

480-338-4011

Place YOUR Business HERE! in the Service Directory

ROC#309706

FREE ESTIMATES • CALL TODAY!

(480)785-6323

1st Month of Service FREE For a limited time

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Ahw Resident • Owner Operated Maintenance & Repair Professional and Superior Service

We maintain, repair and service all types of pools, equipment, filters, cleaning systems, fresh water and salt water systems

Call for our 3 Month Special! Starting at $145.20/month

Call me, Howard:

480.231.9651

AZPoolExpert.com BBB Member

Classifieds: 480-898-6465

Not a licensed contractor.

Plumbing

PlumbSmart Plumbing Heating & Air

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We are A+ Rated by the BBB and stand behind our work with a Lifetime Warranty. Call us for the BEST SERVICE and PRICES in the East Valley!

Call 480-868-6722 ROC 316690

Thank you Mesa for Voting us #1

Experience, Service and Price

Find out why our customers become customers for life! Over 700 five-star Google reviews!

FREE ESTIMATES

ItsJustPlumbSmart.com

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Pool Service / Repair

Juan Hernandez Pavers • Concrete • Water Features • Sprinkler Repair

CLR Pool Service LLC

PPebbleOcracking, O L Plaster R Epeeling, P ARebar IR

Excellent Service... First time, Every time!

showing, Pool Light out? I CAN HELP!

FALL SPECIAL! $500 OFF COMPLETE REMODEL! 25 Years Experience • Dependable & Reliable

Call Juan at

480-720-3840 Not a licensed contractor.

Charles Rock - Ahwatukee Resident

480.399.ROCK (7625)

charles@clrpoolservice.com

www.clrpoolservice.com

Pool Service / Repair

Meetings/Events

Crops of Luv

"My dream is that one day we will be able to give every "wish" child a scrapbook to remind them that dreams do come true."

$25 OFF

Filter Cleaning! Tiles, shingles, flat, repairs & new work Free Estimates • Ahwatukee Resident

Monthly Service & Repairs Available

Over 30 yrs. Experience

480-706-1453

602-546-POOL

Licensed/Bonded/Insured • ROC #236099

7 6 6 5

www.barefootpoolman.com See our Before’s and After’s on Facebook

Plumbing

Roofing

Licensed, Bonded & Insured ROC# 272001

aOver 30 Years of Experience aFamily Operated by 3 Generations of Roofers!

SERVICE • REPAIR • REPLACEMENT

Spencer 4 HIRE ROOFING

Jody, co-founder, Ahwatukee based non-profit

Come Join us: Help make embellishments, organize or assist with events, scrapbook, donate your time, money or space. Teens who need to fill Community Service hours for High School are welcome! Come be apart of something Awesome!

Cropsofluv.com 480.634.7763

cropsofluv@cox.net

Valley Wide Service

We offer personalized service for our customers. We use the best materials that we can find.

Owned and Operated by Rod Lampert Ahwatukee Resident Serving Ahwatukee for over 25 years

Our services include: Sinks, Toilets, Faucets, Water Heaters, Garbage Disposal, Drain Cleaning, Pressure Reducing Valves, Pressure Vacuum Breakers, Hot Water Circulation Systems, Main Service Valves and Hose Taps.

(480) 279-4155 Licensed • Bonded • Insured • ROC 189848

Watch for Garage Sales in Classifieds! You will find them easy with their yellow background. Garage Sale Fri & Sat 7a-11am Household, clothes, kitchen items, furniture, electronics, mason jars, kid items, DVDs, MORE 555 W. Lane Dr Mesa

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Plumbing

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We Repair or Install ROC # 272721

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Remodeling

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We also offer Energy Efficient Window Replacement

Licensed • Bonded • Insured

704.5422

(480)

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ABA

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HOME REMODELING

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Gift card to Lowe’s with Quote off project

DON’T OVER PAY! Call or text us TODAY!

480.988.1903 BONDED & INSURED • ROC#271056

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Roofing

TILE ROOFING SPECIALISTS

Family Owned & Operated for over 30 years

Flat and Foam Roof Experts! ROC #152111

Quality Repairs & Re-Roofs Complimentary & Honest Estimates

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on qualifying complete roof replacements

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Let us show you the IN-EX Difference!

Commercial & Residential Family Owned & Operated AZROC #283571 | CONTRACTOR LIC. AZROC #312804 CLASS CR4 | FULLY INSURED

FREE ESTIMATES 602-736-3019

Your leaks stop here!

PHILLIPS ROOFING LLC

New Roofs, Repairs, Coatings, Flat Roof, Hot Mopping & Patching & Total Rubber Roof Systems

ROC 223367

Valleywide

CR 42 DUAL

Serving The Valley Since 1996

623-873-1626

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All employees verified Free estimates on all roofs 36 Years experience in AZ Licensed contractor since 2006

Licensed, Bonded, Insured

Call for your FREE Roof Evaluation

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Member of ABM

Licensed • Bonded • Insured

aFamily Operated by 3 Generations of Roofers! aWe have a “Spencer” on every job and every step of the way.

SAME DAY SERVICE 30 Years Experience References Available Licensed Bonded Insured ROC 286561

Senior & Military Discounts

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The Most Detailed Roofer in the State

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC # 269218

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Place a Birth, Anniversary, Wedding Announcement, In Memoriam, Obituary or any life event in this paper today! Call us for details. class@timespublications.com or call 480-898-6465

Tim KLINE Roofing, LLC Roofs Done Right...The FIRST Time! 15-Year Workmanship Warranty on All Complete Roof Systems

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NOW SELLING

A new gated resort community is coming soon in the Ahwatukee Foothills with a dramatically different style. It feels exclusive, but also lively and exciting — and it's called Palma Brisa. • Modern resort-style gated community with stately palms

• Diverse architecture: Modern Bungalow, Urban Farmhouse, Italian Cottage, Andalusian, Modern Craftsman, French Country, and Spanish Mission • Four amenity areas connected by expansive lawns

• Homes from 1,700 sq. ft. to 4,000 sq. ft. from the $400’s

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480-641-1800

TERRY LENTS

© Copyright 2019 Blandford Homes, LLC. No offer to sell or lease may be made prior to issuance of Final Arizona Subdivision Public Report. Offer, terms, and availability subject to change without prior notice. Renderings are artist’s conceptions and remain subject to modification without notice.

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