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Club West sold, but buyer is a mystery BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

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he Club West Golf Course has been sold but who bought remains a mystery for now. Former owner Wilson Gee confirmed he had closed an $850,000 sale of the site – less than five months after he put it on the market following his foreclosure on a $1 million note that had been signed in December 2017 by the previous buyer, Richard Breuninger on behalf of his Inter Tribal Golf Association. Confidentiality agreements on both sides kept the deal secret, and Gee said he’s waived his and that it is up to the new owners to decide when they want to go public.

Mike Hinz, president of the Foothills Club West Community Association board, said he has not been told who the new owner is. “I don’t have any legitimate feedback,” Hinz said, adding that he was aware there had been “a smattering of different inquiries” from individuals and entities interested in potentially buying the course. One inquiry reportedly came from someone who was interested in putting houses on the course, another source told AFN. The sale marks the latest chapter in a roller-coaster ride for the course, which disintegrated into barren desert land in 2016, was restored by Breuninger to a lush green site in late 2017 and then wasted away again early last year after ITGA ran afoul of mounting op-

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erating debts that included a nearly $200,000 water bill. There were several bidders on the site, which Gee marketed at $1 million with a requirement that the buyer put up an additional $1 million toward construction of a pipeline that would resolve an enduring problem for the course: access to cheap water. But it is unclear whether that contingency is part of the final sale. Ahwatukee businessman Rande Leonard, who launched the pipeline project, could not be reached for comment. Gee said he was confident that the new owners would be working toward reopening the course for play late this year.

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n a rare display of bipartisanship, Democrats and Republicans in the State Legislature unanimously passed a bill requiring suicide prevention training for all school personnel who deal with students in grades 6 through 12. Gov. Doug Ducey could sign it today. Responding to the anguish of parents who lost sons and daughters to suicide – including 33 in Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa and Queen Creek and five others in neighboring communities since July 2017 – both chambers last week wasted little time in passing the bill. The bill mandates training every three years for teachers, administrators and even bus drivers who have contact with kids and teens in public and charter schools. The training must be “evidence-based” – meaning that it must have proven effectiveness in helping to identify

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e’s been a restaurant worker, a corporate leader, a small business owner, legislator and judge, and now John McComish is getting used to a new occupation that none of those positions really prepared him for: a retiree. McComish last month wound up a long public life by completing a three-month stint teaching newly elected justices of the peace what he learned on the bench in the previous four years. At 76, he and Karen, his wife of more than 40 years, are settling into a new life out of the public eye, traveling and spending part of the year in New England, where their two children and their grandchildren live. In December McComish completed his service as Kyrene Justice Court JP, opting not to seek reelection again. Once that training was done, he put a period on a life of work that spans 63 years and began in his native Youngstown, Ohio, where he started in a family-owned restaurant doing various jobs at age 13. Once he picked up his BA in English from Colgate University in 1985, McComish entered the corporate world, first as national sales manager at age 35 for Johnson and Johnson for eight years and then as vice president of Becton Dickinson, a manufacturer of medical devices. Then, in 1989, he recalled, “I jumped off the corporate ladder.” He moved to Ahwatukee, and opened a bookstore at 48th Street and Elliot Road, part of a franchise called The Little Professor. “It was fun,” he said. “It was a lot of fun. You don’t make a lot of money with a book store but it was a very nice business.” The fun lasted until 1995, when McComish decided he no longer wanted to compete with giant book retailers like Borders – or the quickly advancing behemoth of Amazon and the havoc it wreaked on independents.

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But before he closed the bookstore, McComish already was involved in what became the next big stage in his career: He had joined the fledgling Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce. “The chamber went through a rough period of time back then,” he recalled, noting it was small and in kind of a no-man’s land. Struggling for support, it was basically on its own. The Tempe Chamber couldn’t see helping a fledgling chamber in a different community and the Phoenix Chamber felt it shouldn’t exist at all, given that Ahwatukee is part of Phoenix. “They said, ‘You’re part of the city of Phoenix’ and your members should be with us.’ And I said, ‘You haven’t done your job. If you have been doing your job we wouldn’t have needed to exist.’” The Ahwatukee Chamber board offered him a one-day-a-week job as its director. As McComish quickly realized, part-time referred to his pay and not the number of hours the job would involve. As the Chamber grew, he went from one day a week to a halftime position, then three-quarters until the organization became big enough and strong enough to merit a fulltime executive director. He spent a great deal of his week reSALE PENDING!! MULTIPLE OFFERS!!

cruiting Ahwatukee businesses as members, and found his own experience as both a corporate sales manager and a bookstore owner gave him the tools to understand the concerns and challenges of small businesses in the community. Starting out, his Chamber office was in a little unused space at an urgent care on Chandler Boulevard that had been an X-ray room. McComish laughed as he recalled that when he didn’t want to be disturbed, he would flick on the light outside that room that warned people not to enter because X-rays were being taken. Under his watch, the Chamber eventually grew from a core of about 56 businesses to 600 members – considerably more than it has today – and his staff grew from a part-time secretary to three fulltime assistants. And that experience helped pave the way for his next act. “The chamber got me involved in politics,” he recalled. “I ended up going down to the Legislature on some issues. I can’t even remember what they were, but I went to some committee meetings and testified on some things and was involved with the City of Phoenix on a lot of issues as well, particularly police coverage of Ahwatukee. We weren’t getting police coverage at all.”

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In 2014, he hung up his lawmaker spurs MCCOMISH from page 4 and ran for JP, a position involving the ad“It made sense and the data showed judication of misdemeanor cases and civil that if you’re a brand new driver and have suits involving claims up to $10,000. four or five of your buddies bouncing The court, which covers Ahwatukee and around in the car, that’s dangerous.” Guadalupe, kept him busy. “There were He said that as a JP, and teens who vi- few courts busier than mine,” he said – olated that law stood before him, “I nev- partly because he presided over all the er said anything but I would just kind of speeding tickets issued on I-10. snicker to myself. I was tempted to say, He found the work exhilarating – but ‘Not only am I sentencing you and fining also at times personally troubling. you, but I was a guy that wrote the bill.’” “The evictions were the toughest part,” Despite his activity as a lawmaker – he recalled. “You’d get sometimes people which also included two two-year terms that just had a run bad luck – illness, loss in the Senate, from 2010=2014, half of of job or something – but the landlord has which was spent as Majority Leader – the right to get paid.” McComish said his leadership positions The other civil cases, he said, “I found came partly through circumstance. interesting many times.” “I guess I never had a big plan to be in “A lot of (the) time people represent the Legislature in the first place. That just themselves and you can’t give legal adkind of evolved. I mean, I never thought vice, but you can try to make the process at the time, ‘Okay, I’m going to go down fair and make sure that they get their day there and be the majority leader at this.’ in court.” “It just evolved and it seemed like the All that is now behind McComish as he right thing to do. I was the majority whip contemplates his new role in life as a rein the house and then I was the majori- tiree. ty leader in the house and then I was in, “I’m a sports fan and I like all kinds. I when I went over to the Senate, I was don’t have any hobbies as such. So, I do also the majority leader in the Senate. I wonder sometimes, ‘Okay, what am I go~ Ltouoccupy xury Vmy was told by somebody that looked it up ing ugtosdo inytime?’ l ~ CIohaven’t figArea Rured m o that I’m the only legislator that has ever that out yet.” t unte ~ Cuins both the s r e served as a majority leader Given his track record, though, nortone ops w ~ Sho te the ~ LaHouse minaand Senate.” will be surprised that he will. Car pet

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hoenix has made it official: Ahwatukee residents and their counterparts throughout the city will be voting this summer. The Aug. 27 will involve two questions on issues championed by Ahwatukee City Councilman Sal DiCiccio. And while the county Recorder’s Office is requiring school districts and municipalities in Maricopa County to have bond issues and budget overrides on a mail-ballot-only status because it’s less expensive, Phoenix is going full tilt and using voting centers as well. One initiative, called by DiCiccio the “responsible budget” proposal, is aimed at reducing a pension liability that has balloon to nearly $5 billion. It would require an annual accounting of city pensions, using the historical 10year average rate of return and real-world business accounting principles and cap spending at population and inflation growth (with the exception of police, fire and first responders) until at least 90 per-

cent of pensions are funded. It also decrees “any extra money above population and inflation growth goes to pay down the city pension debt, starting with police and firefighter pensions, ensuring we keep the promises made to our first responders.” DiCiccio helped spearhead this initiative, part of a nationwide effort to bring escalating public employee pension liabilities at the state and national level under control. The other initiative is the more controversial one, since it would terminate the expansion of light rail in the city. A group opposed to the South Phoenix line gathered enough signatures to put that question on the ballot and it likely would sink light rail expansion for the foreseeable future in Phoenix. City Council already has voted to put two other new spurs of the system on life support. The special election is open to Phoenix residents who are registered voters and reside within the city limits at least 29 days prior to the election.

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he video of Monique Rodgers’ twins’ birth at Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center was supposed to serve as a special memory for her to keep forever. Instead it is filled with shots of one baby being dropped on her head – and is too painful for the mother to watch. Two and a half months since the accident, baby Morgan is now shaking frequently and letting out small cries followed by larger screams when picked up, said Rodgers, who will be taking the infant to a neurologist in August. “When your baby is dropped on its head you don’t know if there is going to be a lasting effect that I won’t be able to fix. As a mom you’re supposed to be your child’s protector and to not be able to fix it, if there is something wrong with her, is just heartbreaking. I’m devastated,” said Rodgers. Twins Morgan and Madison were born just one minute apart on Feb. 14. Though Morgan was the smaller newborn at 3 pounds, 4 ounces, the room was filled with a healthy cry, joy and no concerns about her overall health despite her weight.

Then, a nurse slid a blanket out from under her and Morgan slipped from the doctor’s hands, landing head-first onto the table below. The team’s doctor shared a concerned look with the nurse, and proceeded wiping down the baby. “As her mother I’m supposed to be there for her to protect her and I couldn’t do that laying on the table when I had no idea what happened,” Rodger said, crying. “Her being dropped was totally avoidable, I just don’t understand what the rush was and why they were so rough and careless with her.” Chandler Regional declined comment, citing patient privacy laws. “The medical team at Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center takes this matter extremely seriously and is working to conduct a comprehensive review,” a spokeswoman said in a brief written statement. Rodgers’ said neither she nor her husband had any idea the baby had slipped until they watched the video later, noting on Morgan’s birth record the document accounts for a “near drop” or “almost drop” of the baby – not a total drop. Though her husband was filming and

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caught the fall on camera, he was looking at his other daughter being born when the accident happened. “There was no reason to rush like that with my daughter. There was no reason for them to handle her the way that they did like she was a toy, like she was not a human being,” said Rodgers. “I feel like she was treated like some stuffed animal that they just tossed around.” After 12 days spent in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU), Morgan was sent home after reaching her 4-pound goal weight – with a $50,000 bill for her stay. Claiming she no longer trusted Chandler Regional, Rodgers took Morgan to Banner Health Center in Maricopa for her two-month check-up. Banner doctors discovered in Morgan’s file that she had had a head ultrasound five days after her birth to track a brain hemorrhage on the left side of her brain. The mother said she was never informed of the bleed or the ultrasound. “No one ever notified me about the brain bleed. No matter how small it is, even if you think it’s not that big of a deal I still should know. I was there every single day and called every night, and they didn’t bother to tell me any of those times

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Twin sisters Madison, top, and Morgan Rodgers were born on Valentine’s Day at Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center and their parents didn’t realize until they viewed a video of their delivery that they watched in horror as Morgan was dropped. (Monique Rodgers/Special to AFN)

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suicidal tendencies and knowing how to respond. The training will not be required until the 2020-21 school year and at the behest of some lawmakers, notably Gilbert Republican Sen. Eddie Farnsworth, school personnel would not be held civilly liable for any actions in connection with the bill except in cases of gross negligence, willful misconduct or intentional wrongdoing. Awaiting Gov. Doug Ducey’s signature at press time, the bill was sponsored by state Sen. Sean Bowie, an Ahwatukee Democrat whose district also includes parts of Chandler, Mesa and Tempe. And while Bowie shepherded the bill through at least four committee hearings, support from two influential Chandler Republicans – Rep. Jeff Weninger and Sen. J.D. Mesnard – helped the bill succeed in this session after it failed to pass last year. Weninger was indirectly touched by the problem: a friend of his son took his life last year. Mesnard had attended several meetings in his district, which includes part of Gilbert, where parents and professionals discussed strategies for curbing what has become a major mental health issue for teenagers in Arizona and across the nation. Saying he is “very happy to see the bill pass both chambers and head to the governor’s desk,” Bowie also underscored the two Republican lawmakers’ support, calling them “champions on this issue and integral to the bill passing both chambers.” In the long run, though, the critical impetus behind the bill’s success were the parents of teens lost to suicide. Their anguish reduced several Democratic and Republican members of at least two committees to tears earlier this year as they recounted how teachers or administrators might have been able to help their children had they been trained in identifying suicidal tendencies and what to do about it. Katey McPherson, a Chandler educator who has been one of the state’s most outspoken proponents of suicide prevention training, hailed the passage of the bill. “After years of parents who have lost children to suicide quietly and forcefully waging a fight to provide suicide prevention services and mental health resources in schools and communities, Arizona showed up for kids,” she said. “Hopefully this is just the first step in bipartisan support of youth mental health and wellness as we fight this public health crisis.”

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He also said there is a separate effort to find water somewhere Gee in 2016 became embroiled in a dispute with the Phoenix Water Services Department over a delinquent bill exceeding a reported $150,000, prompting the city to cut off water. As a result, the course quickly disintegrated, which in turn prompted the HOA board to sue Gee. Gee paid that bill but said he could not afford the $700,000 annual cost of city water service. Leonard has been working for more than a year on a project that would run cheaper water from the Gila River Indian Community via a pipeline that would partially run beneath the South Mountain Freeway and ultimately be a potential source of water to both the Club West course and the Foothills Golf Course if the latter should ever need it. Foothills is fed by its own wells and HOA President Bill Fautsch has said in the past that those wells are unlikely to run dry for decades. Club West has been unplayable since late February 2018 after the city cut off water service when Breuninger and ITGA failed to pay close to $200,000 in delinquencies.

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fourth at the clubhouse and mapped other improvements to the site and its operation. But those promises and dreams began withering once the city turn off the tap. About 60 golfers, mostly Club West residents, complained they had been gypped out of thousands of dollars they paid in membership fees for a semiprivate golf club Breuninger start6ed. A golf cart vendor repossessed all its vehicles. And businessman William Day complained to the disgruntled golf club members he had been duped out of $350,000 he put up from his own savings to seed the course and buy what he thought was an interest in the course. The final straw for Breuninger came when he reneged on his monthly payments on the $1 million note to Gee. Gee tried to foreclose on the note in August, but Breuninger filed a series of maneuvers in federal bankruptcy court in a desperate bid to hold onto the site. The court eventually threw out his chal-

lenge. Breuninger’s purchase came about a year after Club West resident Jim Lindstrom launched an effort to have residents become investors and buy and run the course. But Lindstrom abandoned the plan when he failed to get enough residents to sign on. Ironically, the HOA board sounded out residents in the last few months about purchasing the course, according to Hinz. He said the board passed a non-binding resolution to look into the possibility of the course, although he added. “I’m not even sure our status as an HOA would allow us to buy it.” But that effort appears moot in the wake of the sale. Yet, it also raises a number of new questions regarding the future of the Club West course – including the timetable for getting it into playable shape, how it will be operated, the status of the effort to find cheaper water and whether a restaurant will return to the clubhouse site where Melton operated a Biscuits for about six months.

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Sue Malarky of Ahwatukee shot this photo of two bobcats in an Ahwatukee backyard over the weekend and it went viral in a matter of minutes, with more than 11,000 views on Facebook. It also generated a lively discussion about sightings of bobcats and other desert critters in residential neighborhoods, with some comments warning owners of small pets to be careful that their animals don’t end up as some other animal’s dinner. (Special to AFN)

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hoenix Police officials say a growing number of 911 calls involving people with mental health issues has led to a spike in officer-involved shootings. Mayor Kate Gallego, pointing to a National Police Foundation report on the use of deadly force, called for an increase in mental health services to better serve the community and mitigate police involvement. “It is something our officers deal with on a daily basis,” Gallego said at a news conference. “We responded to at least 4,100 suicide calls in the last year, and we had 12,500 people who we brought to behavioral health facilities. “The closest patrol officer is not always the best person to respond to some of these calls.” The city commissioned the report after averaging 21 officer-involved shootings a year from 2009 to 2017, which rose in an

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Robocalls set stage for an endless technology battle BY KEERTHI VEDANTAM Cronkite News

n a typical day in Arizona this year, more than 3 million robocalls were made to phone numbers in the state, an increase of more than 1.4 million a day from just a year earlier. Despite efforts to block the calls, most of which are illegal, the calls keep coming. And the Federal Communications Commission predicts that as many as half of all calls made in the U.S. this year will be robocalls. It’s enough to keep people like Leslie Watson from even bothering to answer the phone anymore. “The only phone calls we were getting on our house phones were business calls or scam calls or robocalls,” said Watson, a Phoenix resident. “We have a house phone still because we’re old … But we never answer it.” Instead, she said, the home phone collects dust and voicemails of fraudulent bank warnings from robotic voices, while her cell phone is used for family, friends and important phone calls. She is not alone. More than 4.9 billion robocalls were made in April, almost 89.7 million of which were made to Arizona numbers, according to YouMail, a call-blocking company. In April 2018, the numbers were 3.36 billion nationwide and 60 million in Arizona, YouMail said. Telemarketing and phone scams are the most common complaints to Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich’s office, said spokesperson Katie Conner. “What we’re seeing across the country is everyone is sick and tired of receiving these robocalls,” Conner said. “General Brnovich here in Arizona, he gets robocalls all the time and he gets so frustrated.” But they can be more than just frustrating. The rise in robocalls prevents banks and hospitals from reaching people for legitimate reasons, said Conner, while people used to picking up the phone can be scammed by callers pretending to be the IRS, the police or a collection agency. “The consent to call and make a telemarketing call can only be provided through written or oral consent, and those type of calls rarely have actual consent,” she said. “It’s devastating, it really is,” Conner said. “Sometimes they’ll prey on elderly communities and they’ll scare them by saying they’re going to shut off their

power. And here in Arizona, especially in the summer, that’s a huge concern…. People can lose a lot of money when it comes to that.” Diane Brown, executive director for the Arizona Public Interest Research Group, said robocalls plague “Arizonans of all walks of life ranging from the elderly to limited income to wealthy corporate executives.” “Robocallers don’t discriminate in who they call, and the implications can be significant for any Arizonan who falls prey to what information they are trying to solicit,” Brown said. Under FCC regulations, robocallers are supposed to get written or verbal consent before calling someone. That permission is often included in the fine print on loans or other contracts. But National Consumer Law Center Senior Counsel Margot Saunders said the majority of robocalls, especially telemarketing robocalls, are illegal. There is little risk for an illegal robocaller, Saunders said, given the difficulty involved in “catching them and having the wherewithal to pursue them.” “It takes years generally to prosecute these cases and it’s very expensive and very time-consuming,” she said. “The government has some resources but can’t bring all the people to court.” Many robocallers mask their phone numbers as different numbers through “spoofing,” sometimes even presenting local area codes in hopes of getting their targets to pick up the phone. New technology called STIR – Secure Telephony Identity Revisited – and SHAKEN – Secure Handling of Asserted information using toKENs – should allow telephone companies to identify and unmask spoofed numbers. T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T have all announced plans to implement STIR/SHAKEN technology across networks. T-Mobile was the first to implement robocall-blocking technology in January before deploying it across its networks in April. In addition to technological tools, regulators are pushing legal changes in the fight against robocalling. In March, Brnovich joined more than 50 other state and territorial attorneys general to support the bipartisan Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act, which would

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State board strips marriage rule from sex ed classes BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

acing a lawsuit over their own rules, the state Board of Education voted unanimously last week to repeal a requirement that sex-ed classes in Arizona “promote honor and respect for monogamous heterosexual marriage.’’ The move followed a closed-door session of board members with their attorney who advised them of their role as defendants in the lawsuit filed last month by gay rights organizations on behalf of some Arizona students challenging what they said were unconstitutional laws and rules that discriminate against gay students. Officially the rule remains in place, at least for the time being. Monday’s action simply begins the legal process of revamping the rules, a process that requires a public hearing. But Luke Narducci, the board president, said there is already a settlement between the panel and the challengers. Once the change is final, potentially as early as this coming month, the federal court lawsuit is expected to be dismissed. The board’s action comes a month after the state was sued over statutes that ban sex-ed courses that “promotes a homosexual lifestyle’’ or “portrays homosexuality as a positive alternative life-style’’ when teaching about AIDS and HIV. The law also said that efforts to teach “safe sex’’ can never suggest there are safe methods of sex between people of the same gender. State lawmakers voted to repeal the challenged language after Attorney General Mark Brnovich said he would not defend the statute. That, however, still left provisions in state board rules requiring promoting monogamous heterosexual language. Last week’s vote sets the stage to make those rules go away. But the board’s action leaves untouched some other provisions in the rules, including one that bars “teaching of abnormal, deviate or unusual sexual acts and practices.’’ That verbiage was not challenged. Attorney Peter Renn from Lambda Legal and Educational Foundation, one of the groups that sued, said that provision, at

least on its face, is not unconstitutional. “The lawsuit was tacking laws that, on their face, discriminated against students based on their sexual orientation,’’ he told Capitol Media Services. By contrast, Renn said, the language here does not specifically mention gay people. “It would be quite difficult to justify using that language to discriminate against gay students,’’ he said, citing a U.S. Supreme Court ruling which said states cannot penalize people based on “moral judgments of the majority.” But Renn said groups like his will be watching to see if the provision ends up being used in a discriminatory fashion. State schools chief Kathy Hoffman, who also is a member of the board, said she sees no reason to seek repeal of that language, at least not now. “Right now it makes sense for the board to stay focused on the issues brought forth by the lawsuit,’’ she said. “We want to make sure that we don’t over complicate it,’’ Hoffman said. “Sometimes it’s best to take things one thing at a time.’’ But Hoffman promised to “continue to reflect on that’’ as the board considers rule changes. Nothing in state law requires schools to teach sex education. But districts that do must offer instruction that is appropriate for the grade level, be medically accurate, discourage drug abuse and dispel myths regarding transmission of HIV, the virus linked to AIDS. Programs also must “promote abstinence.’’ Questions about discrimination in sex-ed courses have been around for years. But multiple attempts by lawmakers to repeal the statutory language about promoting a homosexual lifestyle were rebuffed by Republican legislative leaders who refused to even give a hearing to proposals to repeal it. The issue gained more visibility when Hoffman, newly installed as the state superintendent of public instruction, used her first-ever State of Education speech to call on legislators to rescind what had been dubbed the “no promo homo’’ law. But it was only after the lawsuit was filed that lawmakers decided to take action and the state board began its move to repeal its own challenged rule.

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he number of people sleeping on Valley streets or in their cars increased this year by 21.7 percent over 2018, according to Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG). Numbers recently released showed those living in unsheltered situations continued to climb for the sixth straight year in Maricopa County. The annual Point-in-Time Homeless Count in January found 3,188 people without shelter compared with 2,618 in 2018. “We are not surprised, and we are troubled by these numbers,” said Amy Schwabenlender, co-chair of the Maricopa Regional Continuum of Care Board and executive director of the Human Services Campus. “This should be of concern to everyone living in the Valley,” she added. “The ripple effects of homelessness touch individuals, families, neighborhoods and communities. These are first and foremost human impacts, and at the same time they profoundly weave into societal and economic impacts.” In the East Valley, only Mesa saw an increase in its homeless population — 206 from 144 the year before. Gilbert’s and Chandler’s homeless counts were the same as the prior year at two and 54, respectively, according to MAG. Scottsdale saw an uptick to 76 from 67 in 2018 while Fountain Hills and Paradise Valley reported none. The PIT Count serves as a one-night snapshot of homelessness in the region and includes both an unsheltered and sheltered count.

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implement STIR/SHAKEN technology among all U.S. telecoms companies. The Senate bill has 64 co-sponsors, including Arizona Sens. Kyrsten Sinema and Martha McSally. “What we believe is technology helped create this and hopefully technology can help stop this problem,” Conner said. “What is technologically feasible to stop these robocalls?” But the TRACED Act could only be imposed on U.S. companies. Robocallers abroad could still spoof their numbers. Saunders said STIR/SHAKEN technology

Overall, volunteer counters found 6,614 people experiencing homelessness within the region, an increase of 316 people from 2018. Nearly 13 percent reported to be experiencing homelessness for the first time, which translates to more than 400 people. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development mandates the count of those living on the streets or in shelters in order to dole out federal funding for homeless programs. The information also helps identify trends and help target critical funding and services to those most in need, according to MAG, which oversees the count in Maricopa County. For the first time, the 2019 unsheltered count also included a tally of pets. Overall data identified 182 pets on the street, 10 of which were service animals. The Continuum of Care, which submitted the required point-in-time data to HUD last week, is expected to release a full analysis of the 2019 count later this year. “We will dive deeper into the findings to better understand root causes of homelessness,” said Tempe Police Sgt. Robert Ferraro, who co-chairs the Maricopa Regional Continuum of Care Board. “We want to know what leads to chronic homelessness, what leads to first-time homelessness, and the causes of veteran and family homelessness.” The Continuum of Care also will look at factors such as eviction rates and affordable housing, and see what solutions can be recommended, Ferraro said. will help, but that it will not prevent all robocalls. “Authentication is good, because we know who’s calling, but that doesn’t stop the call,” she said. “We don’t have the right to say stop calling. And even if we have that right, we don’t have an enforceable right.” Watson plans to stick with her strategy of not picking up the home phone. “My fear is every time someone comes up with a way to mitigate it, someone’s going to come up with a way to go around it,” she said of robocallers. “They get smarter as we get smarter. I don’t think they’re going to stop.”

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remains in the employment file for a year; a second violation requires a suspension of a teaching certificate for up to 30 days. And there also are provisions which allow not only the attorney general and county attorney to file complaints and seek enforcement, including going to court, but also would give that right to any resident of the school district where the violation occurred. The initiative largely mirrors HB 2002 that Finchem filed even before the legislative session began in January. But House Speaker Rusty Bowers did not even assign the measure to a committee for a hearing. An aide to the speaker said Bowers, noting that Republicans hold just a 31-29 edge in the House, decided to hold bills “that were unlikely to receive sufficient support to pass out of the House.’’ Finchem said his constituents were not willing to let the issue die like that. “I think that some of the folks in the media have underestimated the level of anger, seething anger that parents and teachers have over kids that are getting bullied in the classroom,’’ he said. And by “bullied,’’ Finchem means being forcedfed views. Joe Thomas, president of the Arizona Education Association, called the code unnecessary. “This is something where we elect governing boards to provide guidance at the district level,’’ he said. Finchem isn’t buying it. “Apparently it’s not being done,’’ he said. “Otherwise I wouldn’t have so many pissed-off parents and teachers.’’ Proponents have until July 2, 2020, to gather at least 237,645 valid signatures to put the measure on the ballot that year. The group’s legal filings list Catherine A. Barrett of Phoenix as the chair of what has been dubbed Yes for a Classroom Code of Ethics. Messages left with the organization were not immediately returned. But the committee’s web site says the purpose behind the initiative is that “political activity is out of control in today’s public school classrooms.’’ Much of the focus on teachers followed last year’s Red for Ed movement that eventually led to a week-long strike. The pressure from teachers also resulted in Gov. Doug Ducey, who originally had proposed just a 1 percent pay hike for teachers, agreeing to a four-year plan to boost average teacher salaries by 20 percent. That, however, has not ended the movement, with some educators continuing to

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Legislature OKs legalization of martial arts weapon BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

rizona could soon lose the distinction of being one of only three states in the nation where two sticks tied together with a piece of chain or leather could land someone in state prison. On a 42-17 margin Wednesday the state House voted to repeal laws which put nunchucks in the same category of illegal weapons as automatic weapons, silencers and sawed-off shotguns. Anyone possessing what’s on that list can end up with a Class 4 felony and a presumptive prison term of 2.5 years. That lands SB 1291 on the desk of Gov. Doug Ducey. Rep. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, said the repeal is long overdue. “One of the great mysteries of the criminal justice system is how nunchucks, two sticks connected by a thong or small chain, ever got added to the list of deadly weapons,’’ he said. The back story appears to be that several states, including Arizona, adopted the ban in the 1970s as martial-arts movies were popular, with Bruce Lee becoming a bit of an icon for the genre. But Kavanagh, who was a police officer back East in New York – one of the states that also passed a ban – said that never made any sense.

head than somebody he’s attacking.’’ Nunchucks can cause broken bones, cuts, concussions, and eye and nose injuries. A nunchuck is engineered so that it can be used as a fulcrum: the assailant holds one stick while attacking with the other stick that is attached to the first one. As a result, serious, non-fatal nunchuck injuries often happen. The opposition to the repeal was less over the question of whether nunchucks are deadly weapons and more about what the Legislature was not doing: tightening up other gun laws. “This body has failed to have any kind of debate over meaningful, common-sense gun reform,’’ complained Rep. Athena Salman, D-Tempe. She Bruce Lee in the 1970s popularized nunchucks, and Arizona said that so far this year there legislators had long ago classified them as a forbidden weapon. That have been more than 17,000 may change if Gov. Doug Ducey signs newly approved legislation. incidents of gun-related vio(AFN file photo) lence in this country and about “Criminals don’t carry nunchucks,’’ 4,500 have been killed. he said. “Instead of figuring out the ways where “The average person can do far more we can save lives, we’re wasting time on damage with a baseball bat than with a nunchucks,’’ she chided colleagues. nunchuck,’’ Kavanagh continued. “In fact, “How many of our constituents have the average person using a nunchuck said, ‘You know what I really want the will do more damage to his knees or his state Legislature to be focusing on? Tak-

ing off nunchucks as a prohibited weapon,” Salman said. “Arizonans are wondering why their representatives, why their senators are not doing anything about the gun violence that is plaguing our places of employment, our schools from preschools to universities, our places of worship.’’ But other Democrats focused instead on the issue at hand. “I don’t believe that we are going to see a sudden spike in the use of nunchucks in violent crime,’’ said Rep. Jennifer Longdon, D-Phoenix. “I think that, overall, this bill is very benign.’’ And Rep. John Fillmore, R-Apache Junction, said those who oppose the measure are missing the larger point about weapons in general. He said nunchucks don’t kill people any more than guns or sticks or pens. “People kill people,’’ Fillmore said. He had his own take on what should be a crime. “If we want to outlaw something that’s dangerous and detrimental to our society, we should outlaw socialism, liberalism, fanatical religious proliferation,’’ he said. Aside from Arizona, the other states that have a ban are California and Massachusetts. A ban in New York was struck down last December after a federal judge ruled it ran afoul of the Second Amendment.

Paradise Valley Unified School District who was one of three targets of a death threat. That same suspect, she said also made statements about “shooting up the school.’’ “No calls were made to parents,’’ Barto said. “In fact there was no policy in place to ensure this incident was immediately reported to anyone,’’ she said, saying the student who made the threat was arrested “only after the parents got involved and they called the police.’’ Rep. Isela Blanc, D-Tempe, said if GOP lawmakers were actually concerned about school safety there are some more concrete things they could do. That includes smaller class sizes and access to counselors and social workers. “But of course we don’t want to address those issues because it would require too much investment in children,’’ she said.

Rep. Gerae Peten, D-Goodyear, chided her GOP colleagues for saying they care about public safety and yet approving legislation earlier this year to allow people to drive onto public school campuses with loaded weapons in their vehicles. And Rep. Reginald Bolding, D-Laveen, questioned whether creating police reports on every incident is appropriate, as these could affect a student’s long-term future opportunities. Rep. Walt Blackman, R-Snowflake, said all the talk about investing in kids so they “make it’’ misses the point of this legislation. “They won’t make it if they’re dead,’’ he said. “They won’t make it if they’re in a hospital, shot up,’’ Blackman continued. “The investment starts with safety.’’ The 31-27 party-line vote sends the measure to the governor.

GOP lawmakers defend school violence report mandate BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

epublican legislators defended House passage of new mandates on schools to report violent incidents in what Democrats say is feel-good legislation to hide the shortfalls in education funding. HB 2119 requires school districts to come up with procedures to report any suspected crime that involves a deadly weapon or serious physical injury. That policy also would have to document “any conduct that poses a threat of death or serious physical injury to an employee, student or other person on school property.’’ Most notably, that policy requires notice to a parent of any student involved. Although Democrats opposed the bill, approved in a 31-27 party-line vote, Rep.

John Kavanagh, whose district includes Scottsdale, said the legislation would have long-term effects on children. “It keeps them alive,’’ he said. Kavanagh said the only incidents that will be reported involve conduct that poses threat of death of serious physical injury. Nor was he concerned about the possibility of police involvement, noting that, in most cases, the youngsters involved would be juveniles and not end up in adult court with adult records. More to the point, Kavanagh said, being referred to juvenile court could result in the students getting needed psychological help. Rep. Nancy Barto, R-Phoenix, said that districts apparently are not reporting such incidents to parents, citing the testimony of a parent of a student at Mountain Trail Middle School in the

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Bill would prevent local vape sale controls BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

ome state lawmakers, educators and public health advocates are trying to derail a bill pushed by the tobacco industry and vaping retailers – and carried by a Scottsdale representative – to block local cities, towns and counties from regulating the sale of their products. Sen. Heather Carter, R-Cave Creek, who is leading the charge, acknowledged that, on paper, SB 1147 would raise the age to buy and use tobacco products to 21 from 18. It also would cover “alternative nicotine products,’’ generally meaning other products with nicotine. But the big trade-off is that the industry-backed bill would override virtually every local regulation now in existence, ranging from how far tobacco shops have to be from schools to enhanced penalties for retailers who sell to anyone who is underage. About the only thing that local governments could do is control tobacco and vaping use on its own properties, including any publicly funded stadiums. It also permits “reasonable zoning requirements’’ for the sale of tobacco and vaping products. But there is no definition of what is “reasonable,’’ leading Carter to believe that is just a lawsuit waiting to happen. Carter is pushing HB 2357, which would put vaping products under the same laws that now govern tobacco. That specifically includes where people can and cannot smoke. By contrast, SB 1147 is worded in a way that is designed to ensure that vaping products are not placed in the same category as cigarettes, cigars and other tobacco products. Rep. John Allen, R-Scottsdale, who is carrying the industry-backed bill, refused to discuss the issue with Capitol Media Services. That preemption would have severe implications. In Tucson, for example, council members adopted a comprehensive code in 1997 after concluding that state law “has proven ineffective in preventing tobacco sales and distribution to minors and preventing minors from buying and obtaining tobacco.’’ And unlike what is in SB 1147, it does not simply impose fines on retailers for selling to minors. Any shop that sells to minors at least three times within a 12-month period loses its ability to sell tobacco for 24

During a press conference April 29, Republican Sen. Heather Carter, surrounded by some colleagues and students from Marcos de Niza High School, lashed out at a House attempt to curb local municipalities’ power to impose limits on tobacco sales. (Howard Fischer/Capitol Media Services )

hours. Four offenses in the same period means a 10-day suspension. And for five sales, the shop can’t sell tobacco products for a full year. Carter said the proof that current state laws on selling to minors don’t work is borne out by the fact that retailers fail “sting’’ operations conducted now by the Attorney General’s Office nearly 40 percent of the time. Mesa has separate ordinances dealing with “designated indoor smoking areas,’’ including requiring that they be “physically separated and independently ventilated from smoke-free areas.’’ Mesa also requires that any outdoor smoking areas be at least 15 feet from nonsmoking patrols and the public entrances and exits of a building. And in Phoenix and Tempe there are requirements for tobacco shops to be at least 1,320 feet from schools. That, too, would disappear, essentially allowing for the sale of not just cigarettes but vaping devices and refills nearby. Chandler includes e-cigarettes in its smoking ordinance, which prevents smoking in many public places and at least 25 feet away from restaurant entrance ways but does not have any specific regulations on locations of tobacco shops. Matt Bergevin, senior class president at Marcos de Niza High School in Tempe said people should not underestimate the deterrent of distance.

“I know I wouldn’t walk 1,300 feet for a Polar Pop,’’ he said. “I don’t know why kids will do it for a Juul or a vape or anything that has to do with tobacco, Bergevin continued. “I mean, most of my friends want to go home and play Fortnight.’’ Gibson McKay, who represents the Vapor Technology Association, is defending stripping the right of local communities to set their own rules. “We do it with liquor,’’ he said, with state laws already preempting local restrictions on things like where bars can be located and how their products can be sold. “Why wouldn’t it work with this situation?’’ Tory Roberg, who also represents the Vapor Technology Association, said there is no need to treat vaping products — including the plastic devices that hold the liquids that are heated — the same as tobacco. “It’s not necessary to add vapor products to the tobacco definition to keep it out of the hands of kids,’’ she said. But Roberg made it clear her organization fears that a broader definition at the state level could lead to imposing the current high taxes on tobacco products on not just the nicotine-filled liquids and refills but on the vaping pens themselves. Carter sniffed at that idea, saying nothing in her alternative legislation she is pushing would alter the taxes on any products.

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Roberg also denied any link to the tobacco industry. But that industry has not exactly been hands-off in this situation, with the legislation backed by Altria, the tobacco company that makes Marlboros and Virginia Slims -- and the company that also has bought a stake in Juul Labs. “They cannot solve the problem they created,’’ Carter said of the industry-backed proposal. Sen. David Farnsworth, R-Mesa, said tobacco companies, finding their products less in demand, are buying up the vaping companies. “I am convinced that they are determined to have a new generation of addicted young people, addicted to nicotine,’’ he said of the industry. SB 1147 also would reduce the penalty for those who are not of legal age who attempt to purchase tobacco. Right now it is a petty offense, which essentially is a criminal violation. The legislation instead provide for a fine of at least $100 and 30 hours of community restitution. Roberg said there is no reason to make possession a crime, calling it part of an effort at “criminal justice reform.’’ “We keep criminal penalties in for fake ID use and also on the retailers,’’ she said, saying the fine and community service still provides “consequences for kids who possess the product.’’ Carter said the problem of youth vaping took a turn for the worse three years ago. That’s when lawmakers first agreed to proposals by the vaping industry to define their products separate from tobacco, even those that contain nicotine. SB 1147, she said, only makes the problem worse.

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New murals lionize Monte Vista Elementary BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

nofficially, artist Suzanne Whitaker of Ahwatukee is the official muralist of Kyrene School District. Hundreds of children and scores of teachers and staff pass by admiring her work in eight of the district’s 19 elementary schools, including Mariposa, Cielo, Sierra, Altadena, Centennial, Niños, Monte Vista and Lomas. Her newest creations deck several halls of Monte Vista Elementary School in Ahwatukee, where she had first painted more than five years ago and returned to beautify two more walls. The murals depict mountain lions, palo verde and eagles to reflect Monte Vista’s desert surroundings as well as the school’s values of perseverance in the pursuit of individual excellence. As has been the case elsewhere in the district where PTOs held fundraisers to come up with some money to compensate her for her time and materials – or in Lomas’ case, the student council took the lead – Whitaker’s work began well before the final stroke of her brush. It started with numerous meetings between her and Monte Vista PTO members, staff and even students as they hashed out ideas for a theme and the design. Then, her work continued early this year for about three weeks as students walking into school or down one of the corridors would stop to admire her as she did her thing. It was only fitting that mountain lions — the school’s mascot — anchor the murals, one in the front reception area and the other along a corridor where a wall is festooned with students’ artwork that reflects themes like kindness, strength and empathy. The murals were completed about the same time that Monte Vista was awarded an A+ School of Excellence rating from the Arizona Education Foundation. “It was important to have the mountain lions,” said Whitaker. Indeed, a 6x6 foot lion’s face — based on a painting by artist Jurek Zamoyski — greets anyone at the threshold of that corridor bearing an inspiring inscription:

Ahwatukee muralist Suzanne Whitaker poses in the front reception area at Monte Vista Elementary, where her desert mural warps the visitors window. (Pablo Robles/AFN Staff Photographer)

“This is the year I will be STRONGER, BRAVER, KINDER & UNSTOPPABLE. This is the year I will THRIVE!” That inscription is echoed in a mural that wraps around the reception window in the main entrance to the school with the boldly stenciled inscription. “Welcome to Monte Vista. This is where we THRIVE!” Whitaker said there initially was some

concern by at least one teacher that the calm visage of the lion might be “scary” to younger student. But those concerns turned out unwarranted after several students viewed her sketches of the lion and concluded that it didn’t seem that scary at all. Indeed, as has happened at other schools where she has painted murals, Whitaker’s

A mountain lion, Monte Vista Elementary’s mascot, stands atop a rock eyeing an Eagle in the scene that Suzanne Whiteaker paint on a corridor wall. (Pablo Robles/AFN Staff Photographer)

very act of creating was a lesson of sorts for the students. Each day they walked by and could see the work in progress, admiring not only the care and artistry she brought to the assignment but also to see the desert scene and the lion’s face take shape. “It was so cute,” she recalled. “They were watching the progress and I would hear random ‘thank yous.’ They were super excited.” It’s not the first time she has used a mascot in a mural. Her mural at Lomas Elementary includes a huge soaring eagle — the school mascot — to inspire students. Ramundo and Whitaker said the murals reflect a number of sessions where ideas were exchanged and rough sketches shown as the artist and her collaborators worked toward a final design. “We talked about ideas that would resonate,” Ramundo recalled. “She really listens and asks questions. She listened to so many ideas and so much input. We wanted to capture the beauty of the desert but also have something that reflecting our values and that we support students learning and growing.” Ramundo said a parent who was familiar with Whitaker’s work and her business, Passion4Murals, told her and other PTO members about it and soon the wheels were in motion to bring more life to the white walls of Monte Vista. PTO members played an integral part in those talks, she said, because “we really feel strongly about our partnership with our parents.” Ultimately, Ramundo added, Whitaker “took the major themes from the group” and ran with them. Whitaker, who is also a book illustrator, has operated her mural business for more than 25 years and her clients have included restaurants and other businesses as well as homeowners. Indeed, even as she was putting the finishing touches on the Monte Vista project, she began working in a private home painting a tree house in a forest on the walls of a boy’s bedroom. “It’s going to be amazing,” she said. Information: passion4murals.com, 480-3341202 or suzanne@passion4murals.com.

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Desert Vista High School students tutor at Akimel A-al AFN NEWS STAFF

tudents at Akimel A-al Middle School who are struggling academically have been finding help from those who came before them. This year several Desert Vista High School students are tutoring the middle school students and the relationship has been so successful that the teacher who helped organize it hopes to expand it next year. The high school students started in September dropping by before classes on Thursday mornings and the enthusiasm and results were impressive enough that veteran teacher Barbara Mallory added an after-school session on Wednesdays. The arrangement is an outgrowth of a long-standing peer-tutoring program at Desert Vista in which more than 100 students provide one-on-one help to classmates, Dr. Brian Johnson, now in his 13th year teaching Spanish at the high school, started the peer-tutoring program seven years ago when as part of his doctoral work in education leadership at Arizona State University. The tutors, all volunteers, spend one to five hours a week working with fellow students before and after school as well as during a Thursday “academic hour” at the Desert Vista school library. Although Johnson said the school has not scientifically measured the outcome of the program, “counselors say they’ve seen awesome things” in terms of the students who are helped. While the Desert Vista tutors provide help in any subject, Johnson said the majority of those who seek their help look for it with math. He surmised that’s because “there’s a big emphasis on” the subject and it has a more objective foundation than subjective subjects such as English literature. While students can earn credits for National Honor Society and other applications, Johnson said most of the tutors do it simply because they want to help. The arrangement with Akimel originated after a chat between tutor Sonia Dias and Mallory. “That got this whole thing started,” Johnson said. “Sonia came to me and said Barbara had raised the idea and I thought it was worth pursuing.” Four Desert Vista students volunteered when the call went out for tutors at Akimel. They are Rebecca DeCero, Alex Hawkins, Jenna Cooley and Sana Gill. Sana is one of Desert Vista’s valedictorians this

Akimel A-al Middle School teacher Barbara Mallory checks in as Akimel student Kyliegh PLaccencio, left, gets some tips from Desert Vista student Jenny Colley. (Kimberly Carrillo/AFN Staff Photographer)

year. They have been an effective addition at Akimel, Mallory said. Mallory recalled that one mother expressed surprise and profound gratitude that her son, who had been struggling with math, responded so well to his tutor’s guidance. “His mom said ‘He gets it finally,’” Mallory said. “It brought tears to my eyes.” The tutors are available to all grades six through eight at Akimel and for all sub-

jects, though the need there also seems the greatest in math, she said. “Private tutors like this would charge $40 or $50 an hour,” Mallory noted. Both the younger and older students have enjoyed the interaction, she said. The program has not only yielded academic results, but others as well. “They’ve been great role models for the younger students,” Mallory said of the Thunder tutors. “They tell the younger students they

can sympathize with them, that they had the same challenges when they were their age,” Mallory explained, noting that such reassurances help the younger students overcome their frustration and patiently master the problematic areas of the subject material. It’s rare that the tutors have more than two students to work with and more often than not, there is a sufficient number and enough time for one-on-one sessions. A teacher for 24 years who is finishing her second master’s degree — this time on education administration — Mallory said she is pleased with the way the arrangement has worked out. “It’s amazing how much they can cover in one session,” she said, adding that she’d like to expand the program next school year and take it to the next level. One of her big challenges is figuring out how to get more middle school students interested in getting help from the volunteer tutors. Though she and some of her colleagues have marketed the program to students, she said, “We’re trying to figure out how to reach more and get more of them involved.” “I would like to take this to the next level,” she added. Johnson is evaluating the tutoring program’s future at Desert Vista, since students “are so busy that not as many stay after school.” He said he has been studying a potential arrangement with an online tutoring program called Skooli that enables kids to get that extra help at home by just logging on. Regardless of how the program shapes up in the future, Johnson sees it continuing at Akimel and even growing. “I certainly see it continuing and maybe even helping at other schools near us as well,” he said.

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Desert Vista senior Alexander Hawkins, right, shows 6th grader Owen Gustafson some math examples during a tutoring session at Akimel. (Kimberly Carrillo/AFN Staff Photographer)

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Lagos principal earns prestigious county award AFN NEWS STAFF

wo Kyrene School District principals — including one in Ahwatukee — were surprised last week with a special visit and even more special award. Ana Gomez del Castillo, principal of Lagos Dual Language Academy in Ahwatukee, and Nancy Branch, principal of Mirada Leadership Academy in Tempe received the Maricopa County Exemplary Principal Award. Kyrene Superintendent Jan Vesely joined county School Superintendent Steve Watson in surprising the two principals with the award. It is given annually to school leaders “who set high expectations and create an environment for exceptional student learning, build community by actively engaging staff and community, use data to guide instruction, have a history of high teacher retention and demonstrate an ability to inspire others,” the district said in a release. “The Maricopa County School Superintendent values school leaders that support and empower teachers by providing excellent education opportunities to students,” Watson’s office said. Both Gomez del Castillo, an Ahwatukee resident, and Branch have led their

After being notified she had won the Maricopa County Exemplary Principal Award, Lagos Dual Language Academy Principal Ana Gomez del Castillo is flanked by, from left, Kyrene board member Margaret Pratt, county schools Superintendent Steve Watson, board member John King and Kyrene Superintendent Jan Vesely.

schools to Arizona Education Foundation (AEF) A+ School of Excellence awards. Both schools also are rated A by the state. Gomez del Castillo started at Lagos in the 2012-13 school year after spending 13 years at Niños Elementary, where she began a dual language academy. In an interview at the time she started at Lagos, she spoke about the dual language academy, telling AFN, “I believe the teachers who are there are truly the backbone of that program and will continue to make it an excellence program and one that the

Jakob Helfenbein earns Eagle Scout rank AFN NEWS STAFF

district will be proud of.” When she started at Lagos she also expressed a desire to “be the person who is learning as much as I can” from teachers who “exemplify practices and leadership that contribute to high expectations and exceptional student learning.” The county award virtually certifies “mission accomplished.” The county award is given after a rigorous screening process and recognizes principals for achievements in several areas. Principals must have a track record

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n Ahwatukee youth has earned Eagle rank — the highest honor for Boy Scouts — for helping the homeless through two projects. Jakob Helfenbein of Ahwatukee Boy Scout Troop #278, sponsored by Corpus Christi Catholic Church, created mats for homeless people as his Eagle Scout Project. Jakob cut plastic shopping bags into strips of “plarn,” then tied them together in balls so he could crochet 20 mats that are 4x6 feet. The project entailed over 232 hours of work with 30 people participating — almost all registered Boy Scouts — who were supervised by Jakob to meet leadership qualifications for the award. Jakob also earned $325 in cash by hosting a local car wash, and used those proceeds to purchase just over 80 small fleece blankets to be donated with the mats. Jakob and three other Scouts from his troop had the opportunity to bring the mats and blankets to a local Mesa soup

showing that they: actively engage staff, parents and community members in developing an effective school culture; utilize data to guide instruction and decisions regarding staff development; have a history of high teacher retention; and demonstrate the ability to successfully develop and inspire others. Researchers review the last three years of achievement data to identify schools with a history of high student achievement, student growth and teacher retention. A teacher survey is sent to the staff of selected principals and those results are reviewed by a committee to pick semifinalists. They are then interviewed by the committee, which also visits their schools to interview staffer, tour classrooms and observe a leadership team meeting. Gomez del Castillo, or “Dr. Ana” as she is affectionately called, is an Arizona native and earned all her degrees from Arizona State University. Under Branch’s leadership, Mirada was named a Franklin Covey Leader in Me Lighthouse School for outstanding work implementing leadership practices on campus. Branch is also an Arizona native and has spent 26 of her 28 years in education in the Kyrene School District.

Teachers at St. John Bosco Catholic School in Ahwatukee conducted a special lesson in conjunction with Easter that integrates science and religion. Parents bring fertilized chicken eggs to school and students get to watch the entire 21-days incubation cycle unfold and write about God’s creation and the terminology used to describe the cycle from embryo to birth. (Special to AFN)

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kitchen, Paz de Cristo, and personally hand out the mats and blankets to homeless people that arrived for dinner. Jakob is the youngest son of Henry and Kim Helfenbein of Ahwatukee a senior at Brophy College Prep.

The St. John Bosco students who study the life cycle of a chick from incubation to birth mark the end of their project with a “chick shower” to celebrate their arrival, timed to occur right around Easter. (Special to AFN)

Mt. Pointe senior named Flinn Scholar AFN NEWS STAFF

he valedictorian of Mountain Pointe High School’s Class of 2019 is one of 20 Arizona high school seniors who have been awarded a prestigious Flinn Scholarship. Emma Mason “has always had a passion for service and has pursued this through her volunteer work with Dignity Health’s Volunteen program, and through an Alzheimer’s research program,” Flinn Foundation spokesman Brian Powell said in a release. “Emma has dedicated her time to many of her school’s honor societies and served as varsity badminton captain.” Emma has volunteered as a coach in the Strategic Memory Alzheimer’s rehabilitation training program and was a “volunteen” at Chandler Regional Medical Center. She belongs to the National Honor Society and the honor societies for science, language and English. She also has participated in the Relay for Life Committee, is a volunteer at Mountain Park Lutheran Church and has earned a letter in academics. As a Flinn Scholar, Emma will receive a scholarship to any of Arizona’s three state universities valued at $120,000.

The merit-based award also covers fees, room and board and funds at least two studyabroad experiences plus additional benefits. While a record 894 high school EMMA MASON seniors applied for the scholarship, only 2.2 percent received one. This is the 34th class of Flinn Schools and foundation President/CEO Tammy McLoed noted: “Each Flinn Scholar we meet is unique, but these students have something in common besides the capacity to excel in the classroom. Flinn Scholars program director Anne Lassen praised the “high-achieving students” who won the award,” calling their achievements so far “remarkable.”

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ASU student starts new painting business AFN NEWS STAFF

oshua Tucker is looking to Ahwatukee for a financial boon this summer. The Arizona State University freshman has started a house-painting franchise business in Ahwatukee through College Works Painting. The company partners with some 2,000 college students in the U.S. and Canada by mentoring them in every facet of running a business. Although he calls it an internship, it involves a lot of responsibility — and puts students virtually in charge of determining their success. The Flagstaff native, a graduate of Seton Catholic Preparatory High School and a business management/finance major, sets up the business, hires painters, handles the estimates and supervision of the crew and takes care of all billing, payroll and whatever else is required. About the only thing he likely won’t do is pickup a brush. “I’m the manager,” he said. “This is a company that takes a select few college students every year and guides them to run their own painting business,” Tucker explained. “They have been around for 25 years now and help college students gain real-world experience through the many skills that they learn through doing this internship.” He said the company, which has been around for 25 years, paints an estimated 10,000 homes annually and also part-

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ners with a charity called Augie’s Quest. It has donated more than $300,000 to the nonprofit, which raises money for researching a cure for ALS. “I would like to be the manager of business someday and doing this internship is really allowing me to learn the skills to do so,” he said. “Being a college student, it has also taught me time management and has really pushed me out of my comfort zone and has allowed me to grow exponentially as a person.” His goal is to win enough contracts to generate $70,000 this summer. So far, he’s generated about $8,000 worth of jobs. Tucker can be reached at 928-8213646 or joshuapd1999@gmail.com. Information: collegeworks.com.

That’s a wrap!

Sierra Elementary fourth grader Trinity Rodriguez holds the prizes she won in SRP’s contest to create a wrap for its School of Eenery electric car. Her design was displayed for the student body last week after Trinity, the daughter of Joaquin and Trishna Rodriguez of Ahwatukee, beat out thousands of students across the Valley in SRP’s “Wrap Battle.” (Pablo Robles/AFN Staff Photographer)

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Kyrene Foundation seeks board members with specific skills

The Kyrene Foundation is seeking new board members with specific skills – people with experience in social media, sponsorships, fundraising or grant writing. A spokeswoman said applicants should be “willing to commit energy and enthusiasm to support the Kyrene Foundation as we have fun while providing resources to the Kyrene community.” Applications are due by May 15 and can be found at kyrene foundation.org/volunteer.

Quintet of local artists plans show at Copper Moon Yoga studio Turning plastic bags into mats for homeless people are Mallory Rowley, left, and Riley Hurlburt, both of Ahwatukee. (Special to AFN) Nearly 300 Horizon Honors Middle School students participated in a day of service by engaging in one of 10 different projects. Aubrey Fuller of Ahwatukee, left, and Brooke Gilbert of Chandler make fleece blankets for first responders to give to traumatized children rescued in emergency situations. (Special to AFN)

Making blankets for the Phoenix Humane Society to give sheltered animals are, clockwise from left: Molly Stults, Isabella Sandoval, Reilly Feller, Caelyn McKenzie and Christina Dooley. (Special to AFN)

Five Ahwatukee artists will display their work 2-7 p.m. May 18 at Copper Moon Yoga, 4825 E. Warner Road, Ahwatukee. Called “Art in the Afternoon,” the show will feature work by Eric Kruse, Cayden Martin, Kathie Kelly, Debborah Charboneau and Deb Stanger. The artists last year presented a show at Club West as a fundraiser for endangered rhinos. The group calls itself Ahwatukee Artists as an ongoing effort to encourage each other’s endeavors and bring both art and altruism to their community. Kathie Kelly, who for years was a traveling art teacher in Kyrene School District and currently teaches private art classes for adults and children, was the impetus for the group’s founding. Artist Eric Kruse owns Signed in Wood. Artist and 15-year Ahwatukee resident Deb Stanger taught art at Ralph Waldo Elementary in Phoenix before retiring last spring. Cayden Martin is the youngest of the Ahwatukee Artist crew. A three-year Ahwatukee resident, she and her husband, Charlie, settled in Ahwatukee to raise their two boys. Although artist Debborah Charboneau lives north of South Mountain, the artist who has worked with oils, acrylics and more recently pastels, said most of her time is spent in Ahwatukee.

Ahwatukee Republican Women’s general meeting to host author

Ahwatukee Republican Women will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. May 28 at the Ahwatukee County Club, 48th Street just north of Warner Road. Guest speaker will be historian and author Larry Schweikart, who cowrote “How Trump Won” and “A Patriot’s History of the United States.” He will discuss his new biography of Ronald Reagan that was released. Men are invited to attend. Information: cindy.casaus@gmail.com, 602-300-4185 or ahwatukeerepublicanwomen.com

Hawthorne Court slates workshops for seniors and caregivers

Hawthorn Court at Ahwatukee, 13822 S. 46th Place, Ahwatukee, has scheduled workshops for seniors and caregivers. Hawthorne Court offers residents an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence and links them to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests. Both workshops will take place at Hawthorn Court and people wishing to attend must RSVP at 480-598-1224. From 6-7 p.m. May 9, Shelice Millett from Millett Law is offering a workshop titled “The 5 Common Mistakes in Estate Planning.” From 11 a.m.- noon June 8, Caring Transitions Moving

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Company will provide a workshop titled “Downsizing for Senior Living and Relocation” From 6-7 p.m. June 26, Diane Forshee Prentice presents a workshop on Medicare and Medicaid.

Free self-defense seminars at Mountainside Martial Arts

Mountainside Martial Arts Center in Ahwatukee will be offering free self-defense seminars May 11 through July 20 as part of its 40th anniversary celebration. The six-week series will focus on simple but effective techniques and are being broken up for different age levels. All seminars are on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-noon. For adults and teens over 13 the sessions are on May 11, June 15 and July 13. For children 8-12, sessions are May 25, June 25 and July 20. Parents are encouraged to attend and participate with

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their children. Information/registration: 480-759-4540 or mountainsidemartials.com

Financial planner Joseph Ortiz hosting seminar for CPAs

Ahwatukee financial planner Joseph B Ortiz of the financial services firm Edward Jones is helping local certified public accountants meet their professional education requirements with a continuing education seminar 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 15. The seminar, titled “Loss Limitation Provisions Applicable to Taxpayers Other Than C Corporations,” will be held at 4902 E. Warner Road, Suite 1, Ahwatukee. Information: 480-753-7664.

Carrie McNeish has new round of classes in line dancing, cardio

Ahwatukee fitness instructor has scheduled a new round of Muscle Mania and line-dancing classes that be-

gin the last week of May at Pecos Community Center. McNeish is offering beginning and intermediate/advanced line dancing classes — no partner or experience needed — at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays for beginners and 6:30 p.m. for intermediate. Day classes are Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., respectively. Small group personal training classes in a comfortable environment at 11 a.m. Mondays and 11 a.m. Thursdays. with certified fitness instructor Carrie McNeish. Drop-ins are welcome and registration is at apm.activecommunities.com/phoenix/Home. Information: 480-221-9090, cmcneish@cox.net, or dancemeetsfitness.net.

Tickets on sale for Kimberly Lewis’ production of ‘Disney Frozen Jr.’

Ahwatukee dance instructor Kimberly Lewis is usually associated with the elaborate production of Nutcracker she’s been mounting at Desert Vista High School the last 19 holiday seasons. But the owner of Dance Studio 111 also puts on a sum-

mer production and this year she’s the first in Arizona to have the rights to put on “Disney Frozen Jr.” Tickets are now on sale for either the noon or 2 p.m. June 22 performance. Seating is assigned and tickets are $15, available at dancestudio111.com/frozen.

Ahwatukee chapter of Moms In Prayer can help

People who would like some prayer power on behalf of their children can contact the Ahwatukee chapter of the national group Moms in Prayer. The group meets once a week for an hour, praying for children and their school. Grandmothers are welcome to come and pray for their grandchildren. Information: MomsInPrayer.org or azcarolina7@gmail.com. Submit your releases to pmaryniak@ timespublications.com

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 Basic beading

Learn all the necessary techniques for your basic beading creations. DETAILS>> 7-9 p.m. Must register in advance. Art in the Garden Studio, 4221 E. Chandler Blvd. #123, Ahwatukee. Register: artinthegardenstudio.com or 480-302-1304; $35 includes supplies.

Acrylic Painting with Pam

Learn the gentle art of acrylic painting as you paint “Sailing Away.” A study of water, clouds and subject. DETAILS>> 7-9 p.m. Must register in advance. Art in the

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Garden Studio, 4221 E. Chandler Blvd. #123, Ahwatukee. Register: artinthegardenstudio.com or 480-302-1304; $35 includes supplies.

Cinco de Mayo party

Cactus Jack’s Bar and Grill will celebrate with a dance party offering food and drink specials with line dancing. DETAILS>> line dancing lessons at 5:30 p.m., open line and couples dancing at 7 p.m. $3 cover. Southwest corner of Elliot Road and 48th Street, Ahwatukee Information: carrie@dancemeetsfitness.com

THURSDAY, MAY 9

Thunder band concert

The Desert Vista Thunder Bands will hold a pops concert featuring its award-winning performance, jazz, percussion and steel bands. DETAILS>> 7-9 p.m., Desert Vista High School, 16440 S. 32nd St., Ahwatukee. $5 admission.

Free skin cancer screening

Since May is Melanoma Awareness Month, Ahwatukee Skin and Laser is offering a free skin cancer screening. DETAILS >> 1:30-3:30 p.m., 4425 E. Agave Road, Suite 148, Ahwatukee. Information: 480-704-7546, AhwatukeeSkinCare.com

Watercolor workshop

Start with drawing your picture and learning the steps to creating a watercolor masterpiece. DETAILS>> 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Must register in advance. Art in the Garden Studio, 4221 E. Chandler Blvd. #123, Ahwatukee. Register: artinthegardenstudio.com or 480-3021304; $65 includes supplies and lunch.

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Estate planning workshop

Hawthorne Court will present Shelice Millett from Millett Law discussing “The 5 Common Mistakes of Estate Planning.” DETAILS>> 6-7 p.m., 138822 S. 46th Place, Ahwatukee. Free. People wishing to attend must RSVP at 480-598-1224.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 15

Comedy at the Garden will open featuring Brian Kohatsu with headliner Mike James. Seating starts at 7 p.m. and the show begins promptly at 7:30 p.m. DETAILS>> Tickets $25 each and the venue can seat 40. Reservations: artinthegardenstudio.com or 480-3021304. Art in the Garden Studio, 4421 E. Chandler Blvd. #123; Ahwatukee. Patrons over 21 are welcome to BYOB and you are welcome to bring a snack or dessert. Soda and a few snacks for sale at the studio.

Read the book at home! Then do fun time-travel activities at the library! Kids can read this month’s Magic Tree House series title “Afternoon in the Amazon” by Mary Pope on their own or with family to prepare for hands-on activities that bring the story to life. This is the last Magic Tree House Book Club program. DETAILS>> 4-5 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 6-11. Free. No registration required.

New comedy night

Library Teen Council

The teen council meets to plan teen events at the library. Earn community service hours, make friends and have fun. DETAILS>> 2-3 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 12-17. Free. No registration required.

SUNDAY, MAY 12

Mother’s Day at Caffe Boa

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FRIDAY, MAY 17

One-day widow retreat

A one-day widow retreat titled “It’s a New Day!” aims to help widows connect with each other and find renewed hope. DETAILS>> 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Mountain Park Church upstairs meeting room, 16461 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. $39 includes lunch and a book. Details/registration: mountainpark.org/events. Questions: Marie at 602-769-3219.

This may be one of the last times to eat at Caffe Boa in Ahwatukee, which is closing this month though its two other locations will remain open. Now taking all Mothers Day reservations with lunch and dinner specials, Bottomless Mimosas $15.95, $6 Bloody Marys, fresh long-stem red roses for all moms. DETAILS>> 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. 5063 E. Elliot Road. Reservations: 480-893-3331.

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Luncheon deadline

Ahwatukee Friends and Neighbors Women’s Group will hold its monthly luncheon May 20 but the deadline is today to make your reservations. DETAILS >> This month’s luncheon is dedicated to thanking outgoing officers and welcoming new ones. The luncheon will be held at the Ahwatukee Country Club, 12432 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. Social hour starts at 11:30 with lunch served at noon. Reservations: affanwomensgroup@ gmail.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 14 LEGO Lab

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

Medicare 101 Workshop

Local expert Debbie Stovall will present a free workshop on the ins and outs of enrolling and participating in Medicare. DETAILS>> 2-3:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adults. Free. No registration required.

TUESDAY, MAY 21

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

Homebuyer boot camp

A boot camp for first-time homebuyers also will enable attendees to get pre-qualified on-site. Learn what’s exactly involved in becoming a homeowner from the following speakers: Monique Sutila of HomeSmart, Naveen Vadhwa of Bell Bank Mortgage, Vaughn Kelly of Empire West and Daryl Mack of Next Level Credit Solution. DETAILS>> 6-7:30 p.m., Bell Bank Mortgage, 4435 E. Chandler Blvd., Ste. 120, Ahwatukee. Food and beverages will

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Real Estate Guide Sellers can rejoice: Valley housing market strong BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

ny gloom that prospective home sellers might have been experiencing late last year should be gone by now, judging by the latest word from one of the region’s major housing market analysts. The Cromford report said the Valley-wide market is perking up with surprising strength – and turning 2019 into a big year for home sellers. Citing a “massive number of homes closed” in April that exceeded April 2018 by nearly 500 homes – a 5.3 percent in-

crease – the Cromford Report stated: "This is a significant sign that the recovery in demand is growing in strength and the first time we have seen year-overyear sales growth since August 2018. “As a result, the annual sales rate rose between March and April 2019. Another significant signal of market health,” it added. Realtor.com’s latest housing market report last week somewhat supported that observation on a national scale, noting that “Despite a real estate slowdown gripping the nation, this year’s housing market is expected to be busier than Re-

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Luxury home market goes gangbusters here AFN NEWS STAFF

f there was any doubt the luxury housing market is cooling down in Ahwatukee, consider this: In the past few weeks, deals totaled close to $5.7 million – on just four homes. The four sales – ranging individually between $1.13 million and $1.67 million – are the most seven-figure deals in a single three-week period in Ahwatukee in recent memory, and underscore the view of some analysts that all boats are rising with the surge in home buying. Of the four recent high-dollar sales, three were in ZIP code 85048 while the other was in 85044. At the “low end” of the high-end deals was a five-bedroom, 4,500-square-foot home on S. 1st Street. The single-level Club West house, built in 2006, boasted a master suite that “you won’t want to leave” because of its dual fireplace, walkin steam shower and a Roman tub with granite and glass surrounding tile. Its gourmet kitchen boasted three Sub Zero refrigerators, including one for wine and one for other beverages. Another home on S. 14th Street that

went for $1.285 million also has five bedrooms and is just over 4,500 square feet. It, too, boasts a “stunning master bedroom suite” with a custom fireplace, dual “his and hers” walk-in closets, a large seating area with patio access and “amazing mountain views in every direction.” It also sports a backyard with a built-in kitchen and an outdoor TV area that stretches the length of the back of the home. The $1.6 million home, located on E. Cherokee Street in 85044, is a six-bedroom home with 6,000 square feet of living space and a similarly expansive backyard, a 38-by-18-foot garage for an RV or boat and even a sport court. At $1.67 million, the six-bedroom, 6,500-square foot home on S. Presario Trail was billed as a “magnificent executive hillside masterpiece” and “one of the most luxurious, highly-upgraded homes the Ahwatukee Foothills has to offer.” Some of those high-end upgrades include a 750-bottle wine cellar, a theater room with multiple rows and a 110-inch screen and a luxurious backyard that includes a pool with water features and fire bowls.

This home on E. Cherokee Street sold for $1.6 million. Built in 2004, it has 6,000 square feet of living space, six bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths and a huge extra garage big enough for an RV or a boat. (Special to AFN)

This 4,500-square foot home on S. 14th Street garnered $1.28 million. Built in 2001, it boasts a "stunning" master bedroom suite and a resort-style backyard with mountain views. (Special to AFN)

This five-bedroom home, 4,500-square-fooot home on S. 1st Street sold for $1.13 million. Built in 2006, it boasts numerous amenities, including three Sub Zero refrigerators in the gourmet kitchen. (Special to AFN)

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Ahwatukee homes sold 85044 $157,000 $184,000 $199,000 $199,900 $200,000 $206,000 $224,500 $234,900 $245,000 $245,000 $250,000 $254,000 $260,000 $273,000 $280,000 $290,000 $295,000 $298,000 $299,000 $302,000 $315,000 $315,000 $332,580 $335,000 $342,000 $342,500

10610 S. 48th St. 8801 S. 48th St. 11611 S. Jokake St. 8630 S 51st. St. 4309 E. Capistrano Ave. 8861 S. 48th St. 4794 E. Navajo St. 13022 S. 45th St. 12625 S. Kosh St. 4217 E. Agave Road 3967 E. White Aster St. 4341 E. Desert Trumpet Road 4746 E. Goldfinch Gate Lane 4747 E. Pawnee Circle 10034 S. 46th Way 15416 S. 37th Place 4719 E. Goldfinch Gate Lane 4349 E. Badger Way 4044 E. Yawepe St. 4425 E. Bannock St. 12414 S. 44th St. 14059 S. 39th St. 3825 E. Shomi St. 14082 S. 40th Place 4534 E. Dry Creek Road 9802 S. 47th Place

85048 $130,000 $139,000 $140,000 $148,750 $149,900 $175,000 $235,500 $239,900 $269,000 $283,500 $300,000 $300,000 $305,000 $309,900 $325,000 85045 $330,000 $281,000 421 W. Mountain Sage Drive $282,000 1711 W. Hiddenview Drive $330,000 $285,000 1664 W. Satinwood Drive $338,000 $289,900 1423 W. thunderhill Drive $358,000 $368,000 $306,000 1747 W. Muirwood Drive $372,500 $385,000 1717 W. South Fork Drive $377,000 $440,000 16430 S. 1st Ave. $380,900 $495,000 1511 W. Saltsage Drive $383,800 $520,000 145 W. Nighthawk Way $390,000 $545,000 2725 W. Wildwood Drive $393,000 $348,000 $350,000 $352,900 $360,000 $376,000 $397,000 $399,000 $400,000 $423,000 $505,000 $574,900 $741,000 $751,000 $1,600,000

9021 S. 47th Place 8000 S. Arizona Grand Pkwy. 12013 S. 45th St. 3822 E. White Aster St. 3922 E. Lavender Lane 4037 E. Western Star Blvd. 15009 S. 47th St. 15018 S. 47th St. 4443 E. Desert Trumpet Road 3453 E. Desert Willow Road 3219 E. Desert Flower Lane 11627 S. Blackfoot Drive 11615 S. Blackfoot Drive 3302 E. Cherokee St.

$400,000 $405,000 $410,000 $420,000 $425,000 $435,000 $441,300 $449,000 $460,000 $460,000 $464,900 $475,000 $495,000 $499,900 $499,900 $500,000 $542,125 $545,000 $589,000 $609,900 $620,000 $622,500 $825,000 $860,000 $1,130,000 $1,285,000 $1,670,000

16013 S. Desert Foothills Pkwy. 3830 E. Lakewood Pkwy. 16013 S. Desert Foothills Pkwy. 3236 E. Chandler Blvd. 3830 E. Lakewood Pkwy. 3236 E. Chandler Blvd. 1024 E. Frye Road 4738 E. Tanglewood Drive 4712 E. Frye Road 15002 S. 27th Way 4136 E. Wildwood Drive 3302 E. Nighthawk Way 3318 E. Nighthawk Way 4542 E. Amberwood Drive 16015 S. 45th Place 4068 E. Mountain Vista Drive 3223 E. Brookwood Court 4719 E. Frye Road 15908 S. 11th Way 2753 E. Rockledge Road 2216 E. Granite View Drive 16829 S. 31st. Way 15039 S. 14th Place 15833 S. 12th Way 16654 S. 37th St. 2121 E. Cathedral Rock Drive

3838 E. Windsong Drive 1538 E. Windmere Drive 16603 S. 3rd St. 16637 S. 38th Way 16431 S. 36th St. 16601 S. 37th St. 424 E. Brookwood Court 2450 E. Rocky Slope Drive 16016 S. 7th St. 3138 E. Wildwood Drive 708 E. Brookwood Court 14819 S 14th Place 2540 E Cathedral Rock Drive 2428 E Sapium Way 15220 S 20th Place 814 E Desert Trumpet Road 15238 S 19th Way 14619 S 14th Way 15841 S 1st St. 1350 E Desert Flower Lane 3014 E thunderhill Place 16409 S 23rd Way 14015 S 19th Place 14415 S Canyon Drive 14630 S 1st St. 14251 S 14th St. 14609 S Presario Trl

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But even amid its gloomy assessment, Realtor.com sees no basic tilt in the market that favors buyers when it comes to price. “The downside for buyers – and upside for sellers – is that prices are expected to rise more than Hale’s team originally forecast,” it said. "That’s because the swelling ranks of buyers motivated by those lower mortgage rates will increase demand – and therefore prices. Meanwhile, Realtor.com’s economists predict the number of home sales will almost hold steady, dipping just three tenths of one percent. Originally, they predicted sales would fall by 2 percent. “The market has slowed down from previous years because sellers, seeing an end to the good days of high prices, rushed to put their homes on the market,” the website said. “But this happened at the same time that many buyers backed off because of those same high prices. The glut in supply led to lower price growth and fewer home sales.” Hale also noted that local markets could be acting distinctly differently from the composite national picture. “In some markets there’s still not enough housing available, so buyers are likely to find a competitive market,” she said. “But in some markets prices are so high that buyers are choosing to be patient and sit on the sidelines.”

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agree on the major driving factor what each sees on a national and local level. – namely, lower-than-expected interest rates. “New listings have been flowing a little more freely since March - we know sellers get encouraged by lower interest rates as well as buyers,” the Cromford Report said. But slowpokes may be in for a disappointment, it cautioned, noting, “the new higher level of demand is making short work of the extra supply” of homes. “Buyers waiting because they thought prices would fall have been left in the dust,” it added. “The market continues to strengthen and the likelihood of falling prices in the near term is minimal. We have extremely low

levels of distress, chronic low supply and the best buyers can hope for is that the appreciation rate will trend lower. We think that is a reasonable expectation, but it shows no sign of turning negative.” “All in all, the market is more vibrant now than almost anyone expected it to be,” the Cromford Report said. “This is good news for sellers, agents, title companies, lenders and developers. If interest rates start to rise again, then we may see another mild slowdown, like we experience from September 2018 to February 2019, but at the moment the market engine is firing on all cylinders once more.” The assessment stands in sharp contrast to what’s going on nationally, judging by Realtor.com’s latest report. “It’s still going to be a lukewarm year for the housing market,” said Danielle Hale, the website’s chief economist. “We’re going to see higher prices and slightly higher home sales than we expected. But home sales are still going to decline slightly as a result of the housing slowdown. There’s a gap between what sellers are looking for and buyers are hoping to pay.”

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Realtor says sometimes renting makes more sense BY MELODY BIRKETT AFN Contributor

hwatukee/East Valley Realtor Carl Perera says there are many myths surrounding the residential real estate business and one is that buying always trumps renting. “Purchasing over renting is a myth because renting provides something that I think is heavily undervalued in society and that is solidity,” said Perera, of My Home Group. “What I mean by that is the ability to up and move when you need to.” “I think you always hear that your home is your biggest asset but I think it’s actually backwards,” he said. “Whoever is purchasing a home has to pour energy and money into it in order to keep the property valuable.” Perera says a savvy business owner usually defines an asset as something that generates something – such as money – on a monthly basis. “With a home, you’re paying your mortgage, your interest, your taxes and your insurance,” said Perera. “You’re actually pouring money into the property which to that definition would not be an asset.

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Who is the asset for? It’s really the bank. So, the bank thinks your home is your biggest asset because if you ever default on the loan that’s the biggest asset to take away from you.” Of course, many families have the opportunity to build equity into a home overtime, he noted. “That’s why if you can buy a house and stay in it for five years, you’re typically going to see a return on it,” explained Perera. “But I wouldn’t think of it like a business owner would typically think of an asset that generates money.” For many people, moving out-of-state can occur often due to job opportunities. “When you’re renting it can be a lot easier to up and move and take advantage of those opportunities that present themselves but when you’re tied down to a house, then you have to deal with selling or renting it out which can be a process,” Perera said. “My general rule is, if you see yourself staying put in one place for more than five years, I would usually advise you to purchase because you can take advantage of the equity you can build over that period of time. Most real estate cycles are seven

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very specific type of home.” He suggests going online first. “For me, my typical client looks at about eight to 10 homes on average before making a decision,” Perera said. “I’d say if you’re looking at more than 15 to 20 homes, it’s probably a good thing to meet with your Realtor again and reassess what you actually want: location wise, features wise and even if buying a home is the right decision. If you’re looking at more than 20 homes, you probably haven’t made that decision yet.” Perera also said trying to negotiate the lowest price is not always a good idea. “I think when a lot of people go buy a car, for example, they want to try to get the lowest price possible when sometimes price isn’t the most important term of the purchase,” Perera explained. “In an appreciating market, if you try to get the best or lowest price up front, you’re probably going to lose out on a lot of opportunities because there are going to be multiple offers on a market. Even in slower markets, if a home is priced right and presented well, there are going to be multiple buyers on the table.”

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to 10 years, so if you can find yourself in the upswing in that five-year period minimum, then I would probably advise you to purchase.” Perera added that in the past few years, homes in the Phoenix market have been appreciating quickly so it’s possible to make money off a home in two years. But usually that’s not the case. “Usually, appreciation is not as fast as we’ve seen the last few years which has been close to 89-percent so typically a five-year period is a good amount of time to keep a home and make money off of it,” said Perera. “If you get it on the downtrend, usually within seven to 10 years, you’ll still be able to make out better.” When it comes to buying, Perera thinks another myth is to see as many homes as possible before purchasing. Once you make the decision that buying a home is the right financial decision, Perera said the next step is to commit to a location and specifics. “A good quality real estate agent can help identify what you’re looking for,” said Perera. “Typically, once you get a good search going, the inventory all of a sudden dwindles from a lot of homes to a

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 29

Red Cross Blood Drive

Give the gift of blood at this American Red Cross Blood Drive! Appointments are recommended and can be made at redcrossblood.org; select the “Donating Blood” option to submit your appointment time. Walk-in donations are also welcome, as available. DETAILS>> 2:30-7 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adult. Free. Registration required at redcrossblood.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8

Relocation workshop

Hawthorne Court will offer a free workshop on downsizing for senior living and relocation by Caring Transitions Moving Company representatives. DETAILS>> 11 a.m.-noon, 13822 S. 46th Place, Ahwatukee. People wishing to attend must RSVP at 480-598-1224.

WEDNESDAY JUNE 26 Medicare chat

Hawthorne Court will offer a workshop on Medicare and Medicaid by Diane Forshee Prentice. DETAILS >> 6-7 p.m., 13822 S. 46th Place, Ahwatukee. People wishing to attend must RSVP at 480-598-1224.

SUNDAYS

TinkerTime

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

Bible study

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

Learn gardening from pros

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

Chess, knitters clubs

Two clubs meet in Ahwatukee every Sunday the chess club for players at all skill levels and Knitters Anonymous for all levels of knitters and people who crochet. DETAILS>> The Chess Club meets at 11 a.m. and Knitters Anonymous meets at 2 p.m. For either club, call 480-2461912 for more information.

MONDAYS

Friends and Neighbors

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

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GOSBELLS

This learning handbell choir teaches you how to ring those bells! The group present occasionally during worship services and special holiday throughout the school year. DETAILS>> 6 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org.

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Power Partners meet

The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce’s Power Partners meets. It’s a category-specific networking and leads group. Non-Chamber members can attend one event to “check it out.” DETAILS>> noon-1 p.m.at Native Grill and Wings 5030 E. Ray Road, Ahwatukee. Contact: Gina Jenkins 480-9905444

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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.

Babytime for walkers

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

Babytime for crawlers

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

Digital City

Children can let their digital creativity flow in this self-guided tech “playground.” We provide hands-on beginner bots, exercises to build fine motor skills, and Chromebooks preloaded with links to code-learning environments, 3D modeling, and digital art programs. DETAILS>> 4-5 p.m., except May 27. Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 5-12. Free. No registration required.

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Desert Pointe Garden Club meets on the first Monday of the month with special programs. DETAILS>> 9 a.m., Ahwatukee Rec Center, 5001 E. Chey-

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Patriotic playgroup

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

Estrangement support

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

Prayer night offered

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

Coloring for grown-ups

Adult coloring promotes mindfulness, reduces stress, and improves cognitive motor skills. We’ll provide the markers, crayons, colored pencils, and coloring sheets; you just bring yourself and your friends. DETAILS>> 1:30-3 p.m. Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Adults. Free. No registration required.

Chair yoga featured

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

Toastmasters sharpen skills

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

Power Partners available

The Ahwatukee Chamber offers Power Partners every Tuesday except the second Tuesday of the month, when attendees are encouraged to attend the Wake Up Ahwatukee Morning Mixer. Unlike our Monday Power Group, this group will be non-category specific, meaning you can have more than one member in each business category. DETAILS>> 7:45-8:45 a.m. Jason’s Deli, 7230 W. Ray Road, Chandler. Free. Information:. Gina Jenkins, 480-990-5444.

WEDNESDAYS

ToddlerTime

Toddlers 24-47 months-old, accompanied by a favorite adult, enjoy interactive activities that encourage emerging language skills such as stories, songs, games, and playtime. Children and caregivers also practice Baby Sign Language, a great way to help young children develop

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communication skills, in this active session. DETAILS>> Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 24-47 months. Free. Tickets are limited & available in the library 30 minutes before program start time.

Sit, Stay, Read!

Emerging readers of all ages can sign up for reading time with a registered therapy animal & human team. Read to Truffles on Wednesdays. # DETAILS>> Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. All Ages. Free. No registration required.

Chiming Cherubs

This “ringing and singing” choir is perfect for the younger kids who love music and want to learn to ring the handbells and/or enjoy singing. Chiming Cherubs present occasionally during our worship services and special holidays throughout the school year. DETAILS>> 5:45 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St. Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org.

Joyful Noiz Children’s Choir

Upbeat children’s choir with music and a message that kids can get excited about. This choir usually sings monthly during our worship services and presents a Christmas Musical. DETAILS>> 5:30 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St. Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org.

Lectionary Bible Study

Study and examine the Scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday at a deeper level. This weekly class dissects the passages for the upcoming weekend, giving you time to study and understand the historical background. DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St. Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org.

The Boy Crisis Book Study

Boys are failing to thrive in nations throughout the world. This trend has been accelerating for the past 50 years. Why aren’t we paying attention? What is contributing to “The Boy Crisis,” and what can we do to change it? DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St. Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org.

Sanctuary Choir

If you enjoy singing and want to play a role in worship, the Sanctuary Choir is your next step! This choir sings regularly at our 9:15 a.m. worship services and is a part of our Cantata Choir that presents around Christmas and Easter. DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St. Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org.

Fun with watercolors

People can get step-by-step instruction in water-coloring whether they are beginners and intermediates. DETAILS>>2-4:30 p.m. in instructor’s home studio off Ranch Circle North in Ahwatukee. Four classes for $90. To register: Judy Lokits 480-471-8505, or jlokits@yahoo

Celebrate Recovery

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

Montessori holds open house

Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori holds an open house weekly. It includes a short talk about Montessori education, followed by a tour of its campus. DETAILS: 4 p.m. Wednesdays, 3221 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. Information: 480-759-3810

Foothills Women meet

An informal, relaxed social organization of about 90 women living in the Ahwatukee Foothills/Club West area. A way to escape once a month to have fun and meet with other ladies in the area. Guest speaker or entertainment featured. DETAILS>> 7 p.m. second Wednesday of the month, Foothills Golf Club, 2201 E. Clubhouse Drive. Contact Shelley Miller, president, at 602-527-6789 or essentiallyshelley@ gmail.com

Parents can ‘drop in’

Parents are invited to join a drop-in group to ask questions, share ideas or just listen to what’s going on with today’s teenagers. DETAILS>> 5:30-7 p.m. second Wednesday of each month. Maricopa Cooperative Extension, 4341 E. Broadway Road, Phoenix. Free. RSVP at 602-827-8200, ext. 348, or rcarter@cals.arizona.edu.

‘Dems and Donuts’ set

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

Grief support

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

THURSDAYS

MOPS – Mothers of Preschoolers

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

Networking group meets

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

Teen Thursdays

Ironwood Library provides the snacks and fun every Thursday; teens just bring themselves and a friend for gaming, movies, Kahoots and crafts.. First Thursdays: video games; second Thursdays: art-making; third Thursdays: Upcycling Makerspace. Fourth Thursdays: Library Volunteer Opportunities. DETAILS>> 4-5:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 12-18. Free. No registration required.

Kiwanis meets weekly

The Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club meets weekly and welcomes newcomers. Here is the speaker schedule: March 28, Jennifer Underwood, Tempe Union High School District; April 25, Ahwatukee YMCA; May 9, Shirley Coomer, Kyrene Foundation; May 16 meeting is at the Boys & Girls Club of Guadalupe; May 23, Roy Tatem, East Valley NAACP; June 13, Nicole Wolf, Save Our Schools; June 27, Connie Perez, president/CEO of East Valley Boys& Girls Club; July 25, State Sen. Sean Bowie; and Aug. 29. Steve Kelley of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. DETAILS>>7:30 a.m. Biscuits Restaurant, 4623 E. Elliot Road, Ahwatukee. Information: mike.maloney2003@ gmail.com.

Preschoolers’ moms gather

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

Financial peace

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

FRIDAYS

Toastmasters meet

The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce has a weekly Toastmasters meeting. DETAILS>> 8-9 a.m., First American Title conference room, 4435 E. Chandler Blvd. #100, Ahwatukee. Information: Tessy Bryan 480-330-6528 or vppr-1811442@toastmastersclubs.org

Fish fry for anyone

You don’t have to be a member of the Ahwatukee Country Club to enjoy its weekly fish fry dinner, featuring all-you-can-eat deep-fried battered cod, eat as well as your choice of sweet potato fries, French fries or a baked potato with freshly made coleslaw and tartar sauce. Soft drinks, beer/wine, cocktails available. DETAILS: 4-7 p.m. $13.95. 12432 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. 480-893-1161. Reservations accepted.

Fresh produce in Ahwatukee

Amadio Ranch, a small family farm in Laveen, grows fresh organic fruits and vegetables and sells it in Ahwatukee in a vintage Peach Truck for a mobile farmers market. DETAILS>> 3:30-6:30 p.m. every Friday, 3930 E. Chandler Blvd., in front of the Century 21 offices. Information: amadioranch.com or Facebook at Amadio Ranch Farm Store.

SATURDAYS

Sit, Stay, Read!

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

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Attack on Ducey’s Easter message was tiresome BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ AFN Columnist

he first time I ever heard the phrase “go to the mattresses” was in the Mafia masterpiece "The Godfather." Vito Corleone is near death in a hospital bed, shot down by a rival Mob family. The Don’s hotheaded oldest boy, Sonny, demands revenge. Tom Hagen, the consigliere, urges caution, but Sonny will have none of it. He wants the man who ordered the hit on his father executed – end of story. “If not, it’s all-out war,” Sonny screams. “We go to the mattresses.” The phrase refers to the Mob stocking safe houses with mattresses back in the day, so street soldiers could hunker down before battle. It’s a great descriptor, even more so today. In 21st century America, we’re determined to go to the mattresses over every last slight. For example, a group called the Sec-

ular Coalition for Arizona went to the mattresses the other day against Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey. Ducey’s sin? He posted an Easter greeting on his official Governor’s Facebook page. Ducey’s post, which went up on Easter Sunday, included the phrase “He is risen!” – a reference to Jesus. The Governor wished one and all “a happy and blessed Easter.” The accompanying graphic displayed a cross and cited John 11:25, a passage which reads: “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me, though may he die, he shall live.’” Dianne Post, a lawyer for the Secular Coalition, fired off a three-page screed to Ducey on the subject, including a lecture on the U.S. and Arizona Constitutions, references to multiple Supreme Court rulings, and a demand for action – to be explained in writing. As Post put it: “On behalf of citizens and taxpayers, we urge you to remove the ef-

fusive Easter greeting that is much too tied to religion from the Facebook page and to desist in the future from expressing such religious sentiment on government property or time. The government must respect the rights of conscience of all citizens, including those who in good conscience reject belief in a god.” Ducey’s reponse? A firm “screw you” via Facebook. “We won’t be removing this post. Ever,” the Governor wrote. “Nor will we be removing our posts for Christmas, Hanukkah, Rosh Hashanah, Palm Sunday, Passover or any other religious holiday.” I’m going to side with Ducey here, despite the fact the most religious I get in any given year is a secular Christmas celebration that involves a few gifts, some carols sung by Crosby and Sinatra and studiously avoiding all beverages described as “nog.” My rationale has nothing to do with a close reading of the First Amendment or me being okay with blurring the lines be-

tween church and state. I’m with Ducey because this is a dumb fight – a skirmish not worth going to the mattresses over. The Governor is Catholic. He’s never hidden it; his religion quite clearly informs his politics. However, Ducey has never attempted to proselytize on behalf of the church. Nor has he tried to turn his office into a recruitment arm for Christianity. Doing so would clearly would violate the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment – and they’d be worth a fight. I read Ducey’s Easter greeting as the Governor being polite as opposed to political, effervescent as opposed to fervent. By contrast, Post read it as a hostile act, one that called for the lawyer’s equivalent of a declaration of war. As someone who’s watched "The Godfather" at least 20 times, I keep recalling how Sonny’s foolish insistence on going to the mattresses worked out for Don Vito’s eldest boy. Sonny, as another old saying goes, ended up being dead right.

of the school. At the end of the day, “It takes a village.” Here are some important points to be aware of: • Do not be afraid to talk with your children about suicide. • Know the risk factors and warning signs of suicide. • Respond immediately if your child is showing warning signs. • Reach out to the school for resources. • Make all firearms and prescription drugs in the home inaccessible to children. First and foremost is that tough conversation with your kids. Many believe that if they talk to their kids about suicide it will cause them to want to attempt suicide or will put ideas in their head. This is not true. In speaking to them, they also will likely open up to you if they have been feeling suicidal or may have a suicidal friend. Talking about it helps remove the stigma often associated with mental

health. Even if your child is not suicidal, they may have been afraid to tell you they were feeling anxious or depressed, as they thought you would be upset with them. By having this conversation, you are telling them that it is OK to not be OK. You are assuring them that you do not associate a stigma with mental health and this is important to you too. Many schools are/have been providing training to all incoming freshman students with regards to suicide. These trainings are also typically offered to parents in an evening session, so they too can learn the signs and what to look for. Most schools are now offering Teen Lifeline contact information printed on the back of all student ID cards. Before having that conversation about suicide, make sure you know the risk factors and warning signs of suicide. Depression, substance abuse, previous attempts, family history of suicide and youth who are dealing with loss or problems with

the law, or who have easy access to lethal means, like guns, are most at risk of suicide and suicide attempts. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth are at an increased risk for suicide if struggling with sexual orientation, experiencing peer rejection or bullying, or anticipating or experiencing familial rejection. Warning signs can include changes in sleep and appetite, dramatic mood changes, acting out; violent behavior, a general sense of helplessness/hopelessness, increased risky behavior (such as drinking, using drugs and gunplay), sudden changes in personality and in friends, changes in physical habits and appearance (either negative or positive), inability to concentrate on routine activities, changes in classroom behavior and failing grades. If it is new for your child, it may be a red flag. Some kids will outright say “I am going to kill myself”, “No one would

It takes a village to curb teenage suicide trend BY JEN FIEGL AFN Guest Writer

he vast majority of parents of suicidal children are unaware of their child’s suicidal behavior. Suicide is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. among youths age 5-25, resulting in 7,625 deaths in 2017. The recent news on suicides across the Valley have many crying out for help. Many parents may not feel the schools are doing enough. Schools are stepping up their games and offering more, but still struggling to get a significant turnout for most parent-related events. Parents are outright struggling with what to do with their kids. Who is to blame? Is anyone? The truth be told, it is equally as important for school staff and parents to be aware of possible and potential signs of suicide in any child. It is not entirely the job of a parent. It is not entirely the job

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miss me anyway” or “I just want to die.” In other urgent, serious situations, kids may seek out pills, weapons, rope or other means to complete suicide. Some may talk, write or draw pictures associated with suicide. Kids often have, what is referred to as a precipitating event, occur right before they attempt suicide. These events can include the breakup of a relationship, family problems, feeling like they do not belong anywhere, sexual, physical or mental abuse, drug or alcohol addiction, mental Illness (more than 90 percent of people who die by suicide have a diagnosable mental disorder,) trouble with authority, legal issues, the death of a loved one, school or work problems or any problem that seems hopeless. If you notice any of these signs in your child, please take them seriously! Even if you do not think they are capable of suiciding, seek help immediately but calling 911, the Maricopa County Crisis 602222-9444, or Teen Lifeline at 602–2488336. Reach out to the school for resources. Many schools in Arizona have added school-based social workers, who are there as a contact for you and your kids.

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School social workers typically have an abundance of resources for families who are seeking help. Additionally, they are there to support you and your child during a transition back to school, should they need to be hospitalized. Help your children build or recognize their protective factors. These include good family relationships and support from family, strong problem-solving skills, physical activity or participation in sports, access to mental healthcare, social interaction (e.g., through clubs, activities religious organizations) and to build positive relationships with teachers and other adults. As much as most parents want to be their child’s “go to adult,” typically we aren’t. Encourage your child to identify an adult they are comfortable talking to, to be their go to person. What else can we do? Make all firearms and prescription drugs in the home inaccessible to children. You can pick up magnetic locks at most hardware stores for around $15 for a set of six. These locks secure your medications, preventing them from being easily accessible to any children (including your kid’s friends). Firearms should be kept locked in a safe. Talk to your kids often about import-

ant topics like drugs, alcohol and suicide. Create a codeword they can text/ say to you when they are struggling. We use “miserable” as the code word in our home. This allows our children to let us know they are struggling emotionally, may be considering self-harm or suicide or they just do not know how to start the conversation. Step back a little if you find you are often hovering over your child. Stop hounding them about their grades and homework and let them accept the natural consequences of their own actions. It’s OK to let our kids fail every so often (and it’s actually healthy). No one is going to be there to fix things for them when they are on their own, so now is a good time to stop fixing things for them and let them learn from their own mistakes. Validate your child’s feelings. Even if you do not understand or have experience feeling the way that they do, it is important to remind them that their feelings do matter. Keep the crisis line number and Teen Lifeline number on the fridge. This allows your child(ren) to know that it is acceptable in your home to call for help should they need it. -The author is an East Valley mom and social worker.

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new Ahwatukee art studio that opened in late March has proven to be a successful venture for owners Dale Lewis and his wife Beverly Yantorno. Their wide variety of classes and opportunities for private artistic gatherings – including corporate team building – has provided the business owners at 4221 E. Chandler Blvd. with an optimistic outlook on their future. Lewis and Yantorno have hand-selected talented and experienced area teachers who offer classes in not only traditional and abstract painting, but also in jewelry beading, soap making, drawing and sketching, alcohol inks painting, meditation and basic Feng Shui. All classes are geared to age 13 and older. Some classes even include a meal, and at evening classes, adults can bring their own wine or beer. And should one wonder where the garden is in Art in the Garden Studio, they need only look to the left of the business

In many ways, this area is a tribute to Yantorno – a Colorado Master Gardener who worked in the floral industry as a designer and landscape consultant before owning a Denver boutique real estate firm. The couple moved to Arizona in 2017. It was last December that the couple found the perfect storefront for their art studio, loDale Lewis and his wife Beverly Yantorno are making their new Art in the cated in the complex Garden Studio in Ahwatukee a hub for classes and community activities. behind Ahwatukee’s (Pablo Robles/AFN Staff Photographer) 15-year-old Arrivederci Trattoria. entrance, where a formerly cholla-strewn, Lewis said the vision of the Art in the inhospitable desertscape has been turned Garden Studio is “to draw the community into a Zen garden of sorts, complete with together by providing a serene and relaxpicnic tables, planters, peace poles in- ing space to indulge in art of many types.” scribed with inspirational messages and Lewis, a banker in Colorado before gostrings of white lights for evening ambi- ing into IT, said he knows the joys and pitence. falls that taking the leap to establish a new

business can bring. “I was a small business banker for over 20 years so I helped a lot of entrepreneurs realize their dreams with business planning and financing,” he said. “It wasn’t just about loans,” he added, “but providing a second set of eyes to help them set up their business and help them grow and I got a lot of satisfaction seeing these people succeed.” His passion for helping those in need brought him to work with the Salvation Army in Colorado, where he served on the board of directors. Though he said he’s not an artist, the concept for the couple’s first business together was well-established before they signed their lease in January. “People don’t have to be an artist,” Lewis explained. “We have great instructors to show them, and no one’s going to critique your work. There’s no pressure here to be award-winning artists. If you want to learn to be, that’s great, we’ll help you, but we want people to come, relax and be cre-

Designers build and prepare about 10,000 to 15,000 pieces of home décor that are sold over the four days, said Jill Fortuna, partner for the market. “It’s really a mix of old and new,” Fortuna said. “Everything gets rebuilt with all new inventory every month. This is really a designer’s paradise because you’ve got so much being curated.” Julie Shervin, owner of Julie’s Home Décor, refurbishes furniture and also buys new home décor that she sells at Highland Yard. “I tend to gravitate towards buffets and sofa tables,” the Mike Moore is the owner of Merchant Square Antique Marketplace, Apache Junction businesswomHighland Yard Vintage Market and American Way Market. (Kimberly an said. “I go back east and buy Carrillo/Staff Photographer) a lot of antiques. It’s a lot of fun. a variety of prices at Highland Yard Vin- Definitely that’s the trend, people like the tage Market. eclectic mix (of) old and new.”

A cookie jar that says “Home Sweet Home,” homemade wood signs, pottery, whimsical rabbits, lamps, bedding and T-shirts were among the many items set up in elaborate displays recently. They are arranged in a way that makes it easy to visualize how one could decorate a kitchen, living room, office, bedroom, patio or other area of a house or office. Highland Yard Vintage Market is so popular tAhat typically 150 to 200 shoppers wait in line outside to get in when it opens on Thursdays, Fortuna said. She and the staff members aim to make the shopping experience fun by giving away gift cards of $100 and $25 to those standing in line. They have dance parties with customers when the market is open Friday nights. “We have so much fun,” Fortuna said. “It’s the greatest place to meet people in

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Vintage market mixes old, new for design fun BY COLLEEN SPARKS AFN Staff Writer

nyone hoping to personalize their home with fun and functional, Pinterest-worthy items to create a whole look can check out a popular market in Chandler. Highland Yard Vintage Market features 50 to 70 local vendors four days a month at Merchant Square Antique Marketplace at 1509 N. Arizona Ave. The next Highland Yard Vintage Market will next be May 16-19 with the theme of “Tell Your Story.” From June 20-23, the theme of the market will be “Summer Breeze.” New inventory, which is a mix of new and old home décor, is offered at the market located in its own building behind Merchant Square Antique Marketplace antiques and vintage mall. Shoppers can choose tables, shelving, clothes, jewelry, signs and other items in

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ative. And be happy.” One of the first to enroll in an Art in the Garden Studio class was 27-year Ahwatukee resident and former ASU professor Maureen Kartchner. “I’m not artistic at all but I’m willing to try something new,” said Kartchner, who taught family life education. “My first class was alcohol ink painting, and it was perfect for me because I’m a bit of a perfectionist.” She explained that alcohol ink is a colorful, acid-free medium capable of creating colorful abstract collages, and can even be created by blowing the ink with a straw. “Whatever you paint is okay, and it’s really fun,” said Kartchner regarding the class she took with instructor Lindsay Needham. Kartchner said she’s since taken two soap-making classes with Tish D’Antoni. “You get to make at least four bars of soap and you wrap it in tulle and its ready to give as a gift. The instructor told us how we could do it at home, but I like the classes because I don’t have to worry about cleaning up the mess,” she laughed. “I also took acrylic painting and even though I’d never painted anything before, I did a wonderful painting. Even I liked it.” For Marla Rose, a Denver area resident who with her husband Rich, lives parttime in Ahwatukee, and the newly-opened art studio fit a niche she’d been searching for locally. “While driving along Chandler Boulevard one afternoon a couple of weeks ago, I noticed the new studio. So, I stopped in to see what was available as far as activities, classes and such. I met Bev and Dale, and they told me about a painting class that evening, and encouraged me to check it out. I thought the price was affordable, so I decided to attend,” she recalled. Rose recounted how as a child she’d learned some painting techniques from her father, an artist who worked primarily in oils, but admitted she hadn’t pursued art. “It can be very intimidating at first, starting with a blank canvas, and hearing the teacher tell you that you’re going to paint this beautiful scene. Ours was a seaside scene with a lighthouse,” she added, noting: “I was happy to discover that our instructor was very good at guiding us through each step to complete our painting, and taught us many techniques that I’d remembered learning from my dad. And when we were done, mine actually wasn’t too bad.” With the acrylic paint class behind her, Rose said she’s readying to take a watercolor class, a medium her father taught her. “I’m so glad to have found this studio so

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and not having to Studio.com. They’re also on Facebook and register in a group, Twitter. was refreshing and simple. “At Art in the Garden, you can go as a single person. Here is a typical schedule of classes at Art in You just find a class the Garden. Reservations are requested by you want, call and calling 480-301-1304. Unless otherwise noted, make an appointclasses are $35. ment. You also make May 9: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Watercolor workshop, new friends,” said includes lunch. $65.; 7-9 p.m. Basic beading. Kartchner. “I think May 10: 1-3 p.m. Handmade soaps. 7-9 p.m. it’s a great place for Watercolor notecards. the community to May 11: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Watercolor workshop, go, and learn, and Christ D’Antoni teaches a class on making soaps. Students get to take four bars includes lunch. $65.; 4-6 p.m. Alcohol ink have fun.” home and making them. (Pablo Robles/AFN Staff Photographer) Classes are listpainting; 7-9 p.m. Comedy night. $18. BYOB. that I can pursue some artistic hobbies ed online and offer a brief description of May 13: 10 a.m. – noon. Acrylic painting; 7-9 while spending time here in Phoenix,” what the class entails. All materials are p.m. Expressive abstract painting. provided. she said. May 15: 7-9 p.m. Watercolor notecards. Lewis and Yatorno are aware summer in For Pam Sutton, the instructor for drawMay 16: 10 a.m. – noon, basic beading; 1-3 ing, and acrylic and watercolor painting Arizona brings its own challenges to local p.m., Handmade soaps; 7-9 p.m, Alcohol ink classes, the experience of teaching at Art businesses, but they’re prepared. painting. “We may do more evening classes this in the Garden studio has been fulfilling. Wednesdays in June: Meditation classes. Sandi “It’s very satisfying when students are summer, and we won’t be out in the garWilson, certified meditation teacher will teach happy, and often amazed, with their cre- den—that’s for sure. We made sure our meditation, stress reduction, mindfulness livations,” she said. “When people tell me they air conditioning was in really good working, appreciating life, and self-acceptance and don’t think they have talent, I remind them ing order when we took over the space,” self-care. that every child is born an artist. I believe laughed Lewis. “In the fall and winter we’ll 9-10 a.m. and 7-9 p.m. $10 each class. there are no “mistakes” in art, and that ev- offer outside classes.” For more information on classes, see ery setback we experience when learning June 6 and June 13: Anime drawing. the monthly calendar at ArtintheGardenis a stepping stone toward mastery.” Sutton said the community response has been “very positive.” “The folks who attend say that just a few Ahwatukee! hours of creative time really fills a great need for relaxation in their busy lives,” said Sutton, explaining that she’d “reengaged with art classes” after her children grew up and left home. The bios of all current artist/instructors PRACTICING Elizabeth Estes are featured on the Art in the Garden StuSINCE 1998 dio website. ESTATE PLANNING The studio is as diverse as each artist, and there are myriad opportunities for groups as well as individuals. FAMILY LAW Team building sessions or business appreciation parties care becoming popular as the Ahwatukee’s Kokopelli Dentistry REAL ESTATE staff recently proved at a soap-making class. “As soon as an opportunity came up for BUSINESS us to take our team out for a team-building activity we thought of Art in the Garden Studio,” said Dr. Harveer Kaur, who with TRUST ADMINISTRATION her husband Supreet Nagi, own Kokopelli Dentistry. “It turned out to be the best team-buildPROBATE ing event so far. The entire staff was excited to make personalized soaps and scrubs and share with their family. We look forward to holding our next few events there to try out their various offerings,” said Kaur. Maureen Kartchner said as a single 4505 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 260 | Phoenix 85048 | Located in Ahwatukee woman, she found that signing up solo

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Merchant Square offers diverse antiques, treats BY COLLEEN SPARKS AFN Staff Writer

hopping at Merchant Square Antique Marketplace is like visiting a Disneyland of diverse, old finds and stylish, new home décor. The expansive, quaint mall at 1509 N. Arizona Ave. is full of surprises and charming antique pieces collected and curated from around the world. Part of what is called “The Square” is Highland Yard Vintage Market, in a separate building behind the Merchant Square, where old and new home items are sold four days a month. The whole mall is about 50,000 square feet. Adding to the attractions is the popular American Way Market, an American smokehouse and bakery furnished with old, reused furniture and decorations that sells a variety of decadent barbecue meals, salads and innovative homemade baked goods, along with old-fashioned sodas sold in vintage bottles. About 250 vendors rent space in Merchant Square Antique Marketplace selling antique and vintage furniture, rock albums, signs, jewelry, theater seats, baby

New signage highlights the Merchant Square Antique Marketplace on North Arizona Avenue in Chandler. (Kimberly Carrillo/Staff Photographer)

strollers, drinking glasses, handmade wood pictures, figurines and just about anything else people would need to add heart and style to their homes. “It’s a mix of antique, vintage, nostalgia and repurposed furniture and home décor,” said Mike Moore, owner of Merchant Square Antique Marketplace, Highland Yard Vintage Market and American Way Market. “Pretty much every era is represented – Americana, European antiques. I

think it takes them back to another time in their life. What you feel here is real. You get to find things you wouldn’t find anywhere else.” Moore, a third-generation Arizona resident who loves antiques, opened Merchant Square Antique Marketplace in 2002 and co-owns it with his wife, Patricia Moore. Their adult children help work at the mall. Mike is a real estate developer who

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had bought the building with the goal of opening an entertainment center with skateboarding, rock-climbing and other activities with a company, but that business backed out of the plan after 9/11. “I looked for an idea,” Mike said. “I like antique malls and I thought I could do that here. We created all the booths. I’ve hired a great manager.” He offered a free month’s rent to any vendors who pitched an idea for a name for the mall. The space was completely full with vendors when it opened in July of 2002. Mike said the mall, which is open seven days a week, sells antique items that are at least 100 years old and vintage merchandise, which is 30 to 50 years old. Old lockers from Dobson High School and an old Mobil sign, as well as the McDonald’s arch sign, along with a U.S. Navy item that includes a brass helmet dated 1941 are among the many pieces that tell stories of the past. Old movie posters, as well as “Green Lantern,” “Smurfs” and “Toy Story” drinking glasses were at the antiques mall recently. “I really like Native American art, Arizona historical items,” Mike said. Shoppers can find 1970s “nostalgia furniture,” vintage clothes, record players, old windows and doors, as well as paintings and typewriters in the antique mall. Many knickknacks including pigs and other animals also adorn the center. Items range from $1 or less to tens of thousands of dollars. An outdoor space called Picker’s Alley features outdoor furniture and things for gardens. Merchant Square always has a waiting list of vendors hoping to get in to sell their wares. The vendors set their own prices and Merchant Square shares the revenue from the items they sell. The vintage and antique pieces and the menu at American Way Market are getting lots of praise online. Deneene Artherhults Winters posted a positive review on Merchant Square’s Facebook page. “Terrific merchandise!” Artherhults Winters posted. “Lots of unusual items that I don’t normally see at other antique shops. Nicely displayed and I loved the little cards to help keep track of items liked.” Nicole Durst also ate up the food and merchandise in the antiques mall. “Some of the best bbq in town,” Durst said. “Try the bbq chicken sandwich and the cookies. You cannot go wrong and if you love antiques and fun finds you are set for an adventure.”

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Think long and hard before borrowing from 401 (k) BY JOSEPH ORTIZ AFN Guest Writer

f you work for a business that offers a 401(k) plan, consider yourself fortunate, because a 401(k), with its tax advantages and variety of investment options, is a great way to save for retirement. But what if you need to tap in to your plan before you retire? Is it a good idea to borrow from your 401(k)? To begin with, you need to determine if a loan is even available. You can only borrow from your 401(k) if you’re still working for the company that offers the plan, but even so, you’ll have to check with your human resources area to determine if loans are allowed. If they are, you’ll want to weigh the pros and cons before taking action.

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On the “pro” side, it’s pretty easy to get a 401(k) loan – there’s no formal loan application and no minimum credit score required. Plus, you’re only borrowing from yourself, and you can generally repay the loan with automatic paycheck deductions, typically over a five-year period. However, you’ll also encounter some “cons” when taking out a 401(k) loan, particularly concerning taxes. If you had not borrowed from your 401(k), the money you took out could have been growing on a tax-deferred basis, assuming you used pre-tax dollars to fund your plan, and your withdrawals will only be taxed once. But when you borrow from your plan, you will have to repay it, along with interest, with money you’ve earned – and been taxed on – and then, when you withdraw it later, you’ll pay taxes on it again.

the community. We really work with people; show them how to build out spaces in their home. The thing that brings people back (is) it’s an experience and you feel so well taken-care of.” VIP shoppers get their own cubbies where they can put items that they are interested in buying while they shop; they also get freebies. The November Highland Yard Vintage Market features Christmas-themed items. People love to buy seasonal décor One of the vintage items for sale at Merchant Square Antique Marketrecently was a military helmet dated 1941. (Kimberly Carrillo/Staff including Christmas, fall and place Photographer) spring items, Fortuna said. Wendy Armstrong Parker also likes the Some customers come from out of state market, and wrote “The vendors are aweto shop at the market. “They plan their vacations around it,” some!! The vendors are the most talented Fortuna said. “The amount of business people I know!!” Highland Yard Vintage Market is open is remarkable. It’s affordable. There’s a once a month, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thurshuge range of price ratios.” Customers shared their enthusiasm days, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to for Highland Yard Vintage Market on the 6 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Information: merchantsquarebusiness’ Facebook page. “Awesome place to browse gorgeous antiques.com/highland-yard-vintage and fun, unique pieces!” one post read “More facebook.com/Highlandyardvintage. than just an antique store!”

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Furthermore, if you leave your employer before fully repaying your loan, the outstanding balance likely will be taxable, although you may have a grace period in which to pay it off and avoid taxes. Perhaps even more important, taking money from your 401(k), even if you repay it later, will almost certainly slow the growth potential of your account – which, in plain terms, means you may have less money available for retirement. Of course, if you encounter an emergency, and you have nowhere else to turn, you may need to borrow from your 401(k). And some plans allow hardship withdrawals for medical expenses and other needs, although you’ll still be taxed on the amount you withdraw. But you’d probably be better off if you can prepare, well in advance, for situations in which you need immediate access to a sizable sum.

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Jill Fortuna, partner for Highland Yard Vintage Market, which opened about three years ago, said people of all ages enjoy making a whole day of their time at Merchant Square. Those visits often include time spent eating the sandwiches made with bread baked fresh daily at American Way Market, which opened two years ago and was recently ranked number one out of 564 restaurants in Chandler on TripAdvisor. A smoked tri-tip sandwich is flavorful with tender meat, topped with mozzarella and provolone cheese, as well as a housemade chimichurri sauce served on spring mix on sliced sourdough bread. A smoked pastrami sandwich, also covered in mozzarella and provolone cheese, is topped with pickled red onion and apple aioli enclosed in artisan marble rye bread with a side of coleslaw and received praise on TripAdvisor. A mix of sweet and savory treats, the tri-tip arugula salad features the tender tri-tip, arugula, beets, pecans, red onions and goat cheese enhanced with a balsamic vinaigrette. Mike said the restaurant is also known for its pulled pork, which comes separate-

One way of doing this is to build an emergency fund containing six months’ to a year’s worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a liquid, low-risk account. You also might find some resources in the part of your investment portfolio held outside your 401(k). For example, you can always withdraw contributions to a Roth IRA without incurring taxes (although the earnings on these contributions could be taxable if you take the money out before you’re 59 and a half and you’ve had your account less than five years.) In any case, you work hard to build your 401(k) – so, no matter where you are in life, think carefully about how you will use the money. -Joseph Ortiz is a financial planner with Edward Jones, 4902 E. Warner Road, Suite 1. Reach him at 480-753-7664 or edwardjones.com.

ly or smoked in a sandwich with tangy coleslaw and house barbecue sauce on a brioche bun. American Way’s bakery draws crowds with homemade cookies and scones including a tasty almond one with sweet frosting and one with a mixture of chocolate chips, oatmeal, banana bread and peanut butter. The restaurant and bakery are decorated with eclectic items from Arizona’s past including a smoker from the now closed Bill Johnson’s Big Apple Restaurants, a Coke sign from a previous market, chairs from a schoolhouse and booths from a bar. Customers can buy 150 different sodas from around the country, including Faygo flavors, sold in vintage bottles. Merchant Square Antique Marketplace is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. American Way Market’s and Highland Yard Vintage Market’s hours and dates of operation are different than the main marketplace. Information: merchantsquareantiques.com and facebook.com/MerchantSquare and facebook.com/Highlandyardvintage and facebook.com/americanwaymarket

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decker.’s new album will showcase current sound LAURA LATZKO

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hrough his music, artist Brandon Decker, a.k.a. decker. seeks to touch audiences by speaking on universal experiences. His time living in the desert of Sedona has touched his work in innumerable ways. On Friday, May 10, at Last Exit Live, Decker and the Haymarket Squares punkgrass band will record live albums. Decker said his group’s live recording will showcase its current sound. In the last 10 years, the band’s music has evolved. “At the start, it was just me,” Decker said. “I would make records, and I would hire musicians. I would play a lot of the parts,

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whereas now I’ve got musicians that have been working with me for a while, some five, six years,” he said. His music has also grown as it has been influenced by different genres of music. He said in the early days, his songs had more of a folk/acoustic vibe. He describes it now as “psychedelic desert soul.” During the live album recording, Decker and his band will perform songs from their five most recent albums. They often perform medleys of originals mixed with covers by artists such as Tom Petty or The Doors. Decker said choosing music for a live album isn’t difficult because he and his band have favorites. “There are just songs that are fun to play. They obviously resonate well with the crowds. They organically select themselves,” he said. One of his favorites is a song called “Cellars” from the album “Pasty.” “It has this real huge, screaming psychedelic section. It tends to be a pivotal moment of the set,” Decker said. Decker and his band released their latest album “Born to Wake Up” in Septem-

decker. and his band will record live albums at Last Exit Live on S. Central. Avenue in Phoenix Friday, May 10. (Special to AFN)

ber through the Royal Potato Family label. Listeners can expect to hear a number of songs from this album during the show. “Born to Wake Up” focused on the concept of physical, emotional, spiritual and mental healing, which has recently become very important to Decker.

“I had been going hard for a number of years, more years than I probably should have been without a break. I had come home very intent on healing and relaxing, spending time on the land, spending time with my son. That was what I was doing when this album just happened,” Decker said. The artist has released seven studio albums. He moved to Arizona in 2004 to attend college in Flagstaff and lived in Phoenix for a while before moving to Sedona a decade ago. He recently relocated to Northern California, but Sedona is still close to his heart. Throughout his career, the desert landscape has been prominent in his music videos and songs, which have a strong spiritual element. “I think I’ve always been concerned with life, what it means and how it plays out,” Decker said. Over the years, his music has become less autobiographical. “Early on, it was straight out of my life experiences. I think over the last few al-

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The Japanese House: Good to be finally touring BY MIRANDA CYR

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s Amber Bain penned lyrics in her bedroom as a child in Buckinghamshire, England, she never thought she would tour the world as a musician. Now the 23-year-old – known to the world as The Japanese House – is pushing her debut full-length album, “Good at Falling,” with live shows. Although Bain has released a quartet of four-song EPs, she admits it’s a relief to release a full album. She’s writing a fifth EP on the road.

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I hadn’t actually released a full album. So, it’s a relief to get that done. “Also, I guess there’s a lot more pressure with an album because there’s more to be judged on. It’s more intense.” Bain said she’s been pleasantly surprised by the feedback for the album from U.K. fans she met on tour. The singer is looking forward to the North American jaunt. “I think touring America is genuinely my favorite place to tour,” Bain said. “If you tour the U.K. – I love it – but there’s not as much variation in the people you British native Amber Bain, who goes by the stage name “The Japanese House” is debuting her new album with a tour that meet and the places that you’re includes Phoenix next Wednesday. (Special to AFN) going. It’s all kind of similar in a way. Whereas America, it’s pretty “If you think about it, I’ve actually re- much different every day, but very differleased over an album’s worth of material,” ent every day.” Bain said. “I don’t feel like I’ve established Musically, Bain explored her feelings myself as an artist in any way because deeper with “Good at Falling.”

“I think it’s about relationships, and my relationship with myself,” Bain said. “I think sonically, I’d say the song that encapsulates the sound of the album most is ‘Follow My Girl,’ that’s the one I’d play first. And then lyrically, maybe ‘Everybody Hates Me’ because it’s quite strong and a depressing statement.” “Good at Falling” is a study of her past relationships, her emotions and thoughts. The music video for “Follow My Girl” features Bain’s ex-girlfriend, making the song rawer and more impactful. She often uses vocal layering and synthesizers to create her sound for The Japanese House. This doesn’t affect her onstage style. “We make it sound as much like the record as we can,” Bain said. “Performing the song is more of a mental process, than a technical process because it’s more about me. When I was

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Baltic legend inspires sculpture in downtown

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whimsical take on a Baltic legend brightens a corner in downtown Chandler, thanks to a longtime artist who created a sculpture as part of a Valley collaborative arts partnership. Pete Goldlust is one of 10 artists chosen to create temporary public artwork in various locations around the Valley through IN FLUX, a strategic partnership between Chandler Arts Commission and five other cities. The six cities released a collective call for artists to create the artwork to be displayed at art centers, libraries, government buildings and other areas. Artists of all disciplines were asked to create a proposal to produce art for public display for one year, starting last month. Goldlust, of Eugene, Oregon, made a sculpture called “Winged Victory (Saule Squad),” which is erected at the southeast corner of Arizona Avenue and Boston Street. He said the sculpture is named Saule after the sun goddess in Baltic mythology and one of the possible original sources for the fairytale “Rapunzel.” The sculpture is made out of waterjet-cut aluminum and painted with automotive paint. He said his wife, fellow artist Melanie Germond, helped him create the sculpture. A multimedia artist who lived in Bisbee for about 10 years, Goldlust said he discovered a story about a sun goddess being locked in a tower and his real life also inspired him to create the sculpture. “It’s kind of a totem of imaginary creatures,” he said. “I’m kind of a shut-in. I spend a lot of time sitting at home in a darkened room doing artwork stuff, fighting the sun all the time and I found this myth from a Baltic legend about one of the original stories turned into (the) ‘Rapunzel’ fairytale about this sun goddess that was locked in a tower. “It’s not exactly a direct reference. A lot of my work has to do with creating nonsense, playing with these historical ideas and turning them into my own cartoon-based imagery.” Goldlust said he started with drawings in his sketchbook and then sent them to a fabricator to use a water jet process to cut the aluminum for his sculpture. The bulk of the work on the sculpture

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is done by the process of combining and recombining pieces of the drawings together, shifting things around to develop the final design. With this sculpture, Goldlust said he made a few dozen different drafts before winding up with the “right combination of sketchy cartoon drawings.” “The project in Chandler was a great opportunity for me because I’ve done these outdoor functional things,” he said. “I’ve never done a freestanding sculpture so this was really exciting to be able to do that.” This is not the first artwork he has created that has been chosen for IN FLUX. Goldlust had created a digitally printed mural that was displayed in Vision Gallery in Chandler from November 2014 to October 2015. He also had made a combination of paintings and sculptures that were hung in Scottsdale as part of the IN FLUX partnership in 2010 and his digitally printed mural was picked to hang at a Tempe transportation center through IN FLUX

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in 2013. About 75 submitted requests for qualifications from artists hoping to be selected to produce artwork for the six organizations in the six cities involved in the partnership were submitted for this most recent cycle, Peter Bugg, visual arts coordinator for the City of Chandler said. A special panel with representatives from each city involved in IN FLUX chooses the winning artists. Goldlust received a stipend of $5,000 to create his piece. The artists each received stipends between $5,000 and $10,000 to create their temporary artwork for IN FLUX. “He showed me what he wanted to do and I said, ‘yes, it looks good,’” Bugg said of Goldlust’s newest Chandler artwork. “I think it’s fun and it’s colorful and it’s something that I think a lot of people can enjoy.” Goldlust returned the compliment to Bugg and the City of Chandler. “Peter has been fantastic to work with and I’m super grateful for both the opportunities I’ve had to work with the City of Chandler,” he said, adding: “Both things…really helped me develop work that I’ll end up doing with larger, permanent things. This is a really great opportunity for me to really expand what I do and try something new.”

Pete Goldlust made a sculpture, “Winged Victory (Saule Squad),” with help from his wife, Melanie Germond. (Special toAFN)

Goldlust has also created public artwork for the City of Tucson – he designed steel furniture and artist Mary Lucking did mosaic work on the ground at a streetcar line stop called “Nancyplants Island.” He also made an exhibit of soft sculptures that is still up at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix and he is finishing four pieces for a library in Glendale. Goldlust’s work has been shown in venues around

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the country and abroad including solo exhibitions in Los Angeles and Chicago. He and Lucking also created a concrete mural displayed in Loveland, Colorado and he credits Lucking for helping him get his start in public art. Goldlust is working on a sculpture for a light rail transit stop for Valley Metro in Phoenix. While living in Bisbee, Goldlust served as executive director of the Central School Project, a regional nonprofit arts organization. He had previously been a member of the Bisbee’s Economic Development Committee (iBisbee). Goldlust said from a young age he created art. “It was always something that I did,” he said. “The only thing I knew to do was to go into advertising. I had some great fine art teachers that really pushed me in that direction.” Goldlust earned a bachelor of fine arts degree in painting from Syracuse University and a master of fine arts degree in the Department of Art and Technology from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He said he is happy with the location of his new sculpture through IN FLUX in downtown Chandler. “It’s great,” Goldlust said. “It’s right across from that downtown farmers’ market. I really miss the desert. We’ve bounded all over the country. The desert

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Repeat process until you have 6 layers, ending with a layer of chocolate graham Kosher saltoven and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup freshpot cilantro, chopped Preheat toskillet, 350 degrees. Stir to combine. Add crushed tomatoes andsauté 1/4 onion,and Assemble casserole. aanother 9x13 inch pan, cover with pot,baking add cab1 aside. large sweet yellow onion, quartered In the same olive oil and leek and garlic untillid. softInand translucent. frosting. 1 crackers. (8.5 oz.) bag Flamin’ Hotheat Crunchy Cheetos, fried Sprinkle one pie shell with 1 tablespoon sugar and bake until golden brown, about 12-15 minutes. cup enchilada sauce. Cook on medium heat for pour about 1/2 cup of warm enchilada sauce on bage quarters, potatoes and carrots. Add 3-4 1 large head green cabbage, quartered Add in the mushrooms, stirring to combine. Add beef and cook until browned. Add ¼ cup pizza sauce, Carefully seal the cake with the plastic wrap, gently pressing the sides together to compress. 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Ethan Wright helps Thunder take 3rd in track BY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

than Wright wasn’t focused on running the 300-meter hurdles within a specific time, all he wanted was a spot on the podium. The Desert Vista High School senior was the leader in the 300 hurdles in Division I all season long, and was the favorite to win the title heading into the final day of the state track and field meet on Saturday at Mesa Community College. With the Thunder trailing Chandler High School by 12 points in the team scores, Wright delivered. He ran the 300 hurdles in 37.65 seconds, finishing first just ahead of Highland High School’s Zach Schroeder and Chandler High’s Kamijah Carter. Wright’s state title gave Desert Vista 10 points to diminish Chandler’s lead. “I didn’t come here for my time,” Wright said. “I just came here to place and it feels great.” Wright knew he had to deliver once

Desert Vista senior Sevanna Hanson finished second overall in the girls Division I pole vault. She vaulted 12-feet, 6 inches. (Zach Alvira/AFN Staff)

again for Desert Vista in the 4x400-meter relay if the Thunder wanted to defend their 2018 state title. Along with junior Tyson Grubbs, fresh-

man Devon Grubbs and sophomore Luke Stalus, Wright ran the anchor leg for the team but placed third overall behind Chandler and Hamilton. The bronze medal in the 4x400 relay was the second of the day for the Thunder relay team, as it placed in the same position earlier in the day in the 4x100-meter relay. Despite not getting gold in the final event of his prep career, Wright was still satisfied with his performance. He medaled in four events during the threeday meet. “It feels great to finally be my time,” Wright said. “I’ve been waiting a long time for this.” The Desert Vista boys track and field team placed third overall behind Chandler and Highland with 91 points. The Thunder had 14 athletes medal in their respective events. Senior Kevin Fairchild captured gold in javelin for the second year in a row. Junior thrower Jorden Morales finished second in discus, while senior Youssef Koudssi placed third in both discus and shot put.

Desert Vista senior Ethan Wright was focused on placing in the 300-meter hurdles for his team to have a shot at defending its 2018 state title. Wright finished first overall in the event with a time of 37.65 seconds. (Zach Alvira/AFN Staff)

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Kevin Fairchild takes gold twice in javelin BY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

evin Fairchild knew he was in the heads of his opponents after just his second throw in the Division I javelin finals May 1 at Mesa Community College. The Desert Vista High School senior set a new personal record with the throw, which soared over 196-feet. He had the competition won already, but wanted to make a statement with his final throw. “Once someone is in your head, you can go all over the place,” Fairchild said. “I hit the 196 and I knew I could win it. I just kept pushing myself and on that last one I just let out a big roar and threw it as far as I can.” Fairchild screamed as he threw the javelin for the last time. Right away he knew it was special. The crowd knew it was special. His opponents knew it was special. Spectators erupted when the judges re-

Desert Vista senior Kevin Fairchild defended his 2018 gold medal in javelin at the 2019 state track & field meet at Mesa Community College on Wednesday, May 1. (Zach Alvira/AFN Staff)

vealed the distance. Just minutes after he set a new personal record, he broke it. His final throw went 199-feet.

“It feels amazing,” Fairchild said. “The last throw of my high school career, I had to make it a big one. I’m proud.” Fairchild edged out Mountain Pointe High School junior Alex Ramirez to win his second straight gold medal. Ramirez, who beat Fairchild in every meet this season, entered the competition as the favorite after throwing 200-feet, 11 inches at the Tempe City Meet on April 16 and 18. Up until his final throw of the competition, Ramirez was unable to eclipse the 190-foot mark. Knowing he had one last chance to test Fairchild for the gold, Ramirez unleashed a 194-foot, 10-inch throw. Just short of Fairchild’s mark. After Ramirez’s throw, he and Fairchild embraced at the end of the runway. “I just told him that I was proud of him,” Fairchild said. “We both have this rival in New Mexico and I told him I wanted him to wipe the floor with him. I want to see him do well.

Kevin Fairchild had the competition in hand before his final throw of the javelin event. But after his final attempt, he couldn’t help but let out a scream. Fairchild set a new personal record of 199-feet to win gold in the javelin for the second year in a row. (Zach Alvira/AFN Staff)

“He’s been a really good competitor and I really wish the best for him.”

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Senior Jason Fritz finished fourth in both shot put and discus, while senior distance runner Lee Nasewytewa fin-

ished second in both the 1600- and 3200-meter runs. On the girls side, six Desert Vista athletes received medals. Senior Sevanna Hanson captured silver in the pole vault,

while junior Jamelah Crosswell and senior Kolonnie ‘alonna Green placed third and fourth, respectively, in the high jump. Sophomore Olivia Spencer gave the Thunder a boost in points with her

Desert Vista boys top-10 placers Name Kevin Fairchild Youssef Koudssi Jason Fritz Zachary Landa Nolan Billeter Christian Zerihun Myles High Clay Sokol Lucas Campanella Jorden Morales Youssef Koudssi Lee Nasewytewa Desert Vista relay Desert Vista relay Desert Vista relay Ethan Wright Lee Nasewytewa Travis Kearney Josh Lowry Luke Stalus Ethan Wright Josh Lowry

Desert Vista junior Jamelah Carswell placed third in the Division I girls high jump. She also competed in the long jump and the 300-meter hurdles. (Zach Alvira/AFN Staff)

Event javelin shot put shot put shot put high jump high jump triple jump long jump pole vault discus discus 3200m 4x800m 4x100m 4x400m 110m hurdles 1600m 1600m 1600m 400m 300m hurdles 3200m

bronze medal in long jump, and senior Zamaree Blevins made the stand by placing fourth in discus. The Desert Vista girls team finished fourth overall this year with 53.5 points.

Desert Vista girls top-10 placers

Place Name Event 1 Zamaree Blevins discus 3 Jordan Ferguson discus 4 Alijah Bowens discus 5 Jamelah Carswell high jump t-10 Kolonnie ‘alonna Green high jump t-10 Sevanna Hanson pole vault 8 Olivia Spencer long jump 8 Jamelah Carswell long jump t-9 Tori Roberts long jump 2 Brielle Hankins triple jump 7 Alijah Bowens shot put 2 Julianna Perez shot put 6 Reina Ferra 100m 3 Sierra Doty 400m 3 Katy Clausen 1600m Katy Clausen 3200m 4 Jamelah Carswell 300m hurdles 2 Desert Vista relay 4x100m 4 Desert Vista relay 4x400m 10 Desert Vista relay 4x800m 6 1 8

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he Mountain Pointe High School track and field team entered the state meet May 1 at Mesa Community College with just 13 participants. Despite being outnumbered by fellow Division I teams, the Pride battled through each event, and qualified for final events on May 4. Junior thrower Alex Ramirez helped Mountain Pointe get off to a strong start in javelin, as the 2019 season record holder placed second behind Desert Vista’s Kevin Fairchild. Ramirez’s best throw went 194feet, 10 inches, nearly 6-feet shy of his personal record of 200-11 throw at the Tempe City Meet on April 16. Senior Jakoby Griffin anchored the Pride in the jumping events, as he placed 12th in the long jump. His best jump went 20-feet, 10.5 inches. Griffin, who was one of the state’s top triple jumpers all season, excelled in his craft. He finished third overall in the triple jump after his best mark of 45-feet, 4.5 inches. In the track events, Mountain Pointe

Name Event Alex Ramirez javelin Jakoby Griffin triple jump Jakoby Griffin long jump Alexander Graham 1600m Alexander Graham 3200m Jathan Washington 100m

Place 2 3 12 9 11 8

Mountain Pointe state meet placers - Girls Name Kamryn Hopkins Kristen Kopplin Haila Reed Mountain Pointe senior Jakoby Griffin placed third overall in the triple jump to help the Pride finish 15th overall in the boys Division I rankings despite low numbers. (Zach Alvira/AFN Staff)

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Washington qualified for the 100-meter dash finals on the first day of the meet on Wednesday, and finished 8th in the finals on Saturday. On the girls side, Mountain Pointe fell just short of qualifying for the 100- and 200-meter dashes, as well as the 100 hur-

Mountain Pointe senior Jathan Washington, who also played football for the Pride, qualified for the boys Division I 100-meter dash at the state track meet on Saturday. He finished 8th in the event. (Zach Alvira/AFN Staff

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