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s he drove last month to Pecos Community Center for the Ahwatukee Foothills Village Planning Committee’s consideration of the QuikTrip gas station plan for 40th Street and Cottonwood Way, Derrick Johnson had a thought that turned quickly into alarm. “I was thinking it would be nice if I could cut out back to save some time. Then I realized, ‘wait, there is no way out back,” said Johnson, a resident of the Foothills Paseo II community that is the focal point of the controversy around the proposed gas station. It wasn’t that Johnson didn’t know how to

get in and out of the community he’s lived in almost since it was built nearly 20 years ago. What alarmed him — and now has the attention of Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and all three lawmakers from Legislative District 18 — is the multi-pronged danger posed by a gas station at the mouth of the only way in and out for 185 homes. It’s a powder keg — literally — in more ways than one, Johnson fears. He ought to know. He’s a captain in the Phoenix Fire Department with 40 years of firefighting under his belt. Though he is speaking for himself as a Foothills Paseo resident and not representing the Phoenix Fire Department, Johnson is one of

many Foothills Paseo residents who are concerned about the QuikTrip plan, As the city Planning Department continues to review its site plan, residents are hoping city officials can force the property owner to abandon the gas station plan and build one of more than 30 other types of businesses allowed by the site’s C-2 zoning. Like other opponents, Johnson is neither against QuikTrip as a company nor against a business on the site. “No one moved here thinking it was going to be a piece of dirt forever,” he said. “And a QuikTrip can be someplace else,” he added. “Not having it there is not going to af-

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named party in the case, as does course owner Wilson Gee’s Bixby Village Golf Course Inc., Shein said that after a Sept. 20 trustee sale by Gee, “the entire Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course property was transferred to ALCR LLC.” Gee held the sale after True Life failed to pay the approximate $8 million note it signed when it bought the course in 2015. “Neither TTLC nor TTLC Ahwatukee hold any direct or indirect ownership or management interests in ALCR and neither TTLC nor TTLC Ahwatukee hold any direct or indirect ownership of management interests in the Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course Property,” he wrote, adding: “As an additional matter, neither

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hwatukee native Michelle Vezilj’s career is poised for blastoff. In the 12 years she since she graduated from Mountain Pointe High School, it had already been on an upward trajectory in Philadelphia, New Ahwatukee native Michelle Vezilj, a songwriter and actress, has York City and now Los singer, written a song about her sexual assault Angeles. to free herself from its painful memory. She earned her (Special to AFN) bachelor’s degree from the prestigious University of the Arts in Philadelphia, was part of a national touring company among a number of acting roles and is now writing songs and working with composers for the scores of movies and TV shows in L.A. — including playing a supporting role and supervising the music for and upcoming Netflix movie and writing the theme song for another Netflix film by celebrated director Sonja O’Hara. But when she follows this Friday in the footsteps of pop icons like Adele and Katy Perry with her first performance on the Hotel Café Main Stage — one of L.A.’s most vaunted music venues — with her own show, it won’t just be another big step in her professional career. It will mark Vezilj’s triumph over a secret that tormented her for seven years. It will be her #metoo moment. Her show of eight to 10 songs — some solos and some with a backup band — will be built around her newly released single, her first, called “Fire Goes to Die.” That song is her testament to being sexually assaulted. “Recently a lot of brave women have started coming forward with their own stories of being raped or sexually degraded on the job or in pursuit of a career,” she writes in a lengthy statement that accompanied the release of “Fire Goes to Die.” “Their will to stand up and say something propelled me to come forward,” she said. “Speaking those words out loud gave me back my power.” She adds that she wrote the song not only in search of a catharsis from a memory that tortured her in silence for so long but also “as an anthem to the Me Too movement,” the female-driven campaign against sexual violence that has been joined in the past two years by many celebrated women and that has been the downfall of many powerful men who were unmasked as sexual predators. Vezilj has written a lengthy, graphic account of her assault, which occurred after she had been lured into an interview for a modeling gig with a top executive for

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when the gasoline storage tanks are being replenished. “It could be as simple as a vehicle knocking a valve off,” Johnson said. Gasoline vapors can travel with treacherous speed, and, depending on the direction of the wind, can settle around residential and garage doors or culverts, drains and ditches. Even using a cellphone can create a spark that will set off an explosion, he said. “All it takes is someone opening a door and creating static electricity,” Johnson said. “There’s a reason warning signs are around pumps telling people not to smoke or even use their cellphone.” It’s not just the possibility of an explosion that makes gasoline spills dangerous. Fumes can cause an array of respiratory and other harmful health effects. Moreover, when a spill occurs, emergency crews immediately establish a three-ring perimeter around the area. Depending on the wind’s direction, people are evacuated in the opposite direction. The problem for Foothills Paseo is that there is no “other direction.” When a spill occurs, three zones are es-

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State House OKs big limits on initiatives BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

tate House Republicans voted last week to put some new hurdles in the path of groups that seek to propose their own laws and constitutional amendments. At a bare minimum, SB 1451 — approved on a party-line vote by the Republican-controlled House — imposes new requirements on those who actually go out and gather the signatures. That includes registering with the Secretary of State’s Office and prohibiting petitions from being circulated by people who have been convicted of certain crimes. Rep. Pamela Powers Hannley, D-Tucson, pointed out that the Republicans who want that change in the initiative process are not applying those same rules to those who circulate their own nominating petitions. Rep. Jennifer Jermaine, a Democrat whose district includes part of Gilbert, accused Republican lawmakers of trying to undermine the petition process and make it more difficult, particularly for grass-

roots organizations, because they’re unhappy that voters gathered petitions and overturned their 2017 proposal to expand vouchers of taxpayer dollars for parents to send their kids to private and parochial schools. “Save Our Schools Arizona did not have big money backers,’’ she said, referring to the group that defeated the voucher move. “These were moms, dads, grandparents and everyday Arizonans who stood up to this legislative body and said ‘no.’‘’ But a potentially greater change would give the attorney general the unilateral power to alter the 50-word description of the measure that appears on the ballot. And the only remedy for someone who disagrees would be to sue. That, however, may not be a true recourse: The approved ballot description generally becomes publicly available only days before ballots are set to be printed. And that may not be enough time to pursue a legal challenge. “This is a blatant power grab,’’ argued Rep. Randy Friese, D-Tucson. He said current law gives the attorney general the power only to approve or reject the language crafted by the secretary

of state. That, said Friese, requires a back-andforth between the two elected officials to come up with something on which both can agree. The change would cement into law what happened last year when a key aide to Attorney General Mark Brnovich altered the description of Proposition 127, an initiative which would have required that half of all power generated in Arizona by 2030 come from renewable sources. Beau Roysden added language stating that the renewable energy mandate would occur “irrespective of cost to consumers.’’ That was precisely the argument Arizona Public Service was using in its $13 million campaign to quash the initiative. In fact, within days of the change, a picture of the ballot with that new language highlighted showed up on APS-financed TV ads. Eric Spencer, who was state elections director at the time under Republican Secretary of State Michele Reagan, called the new verbiage “eyebrow raising’’ and suggested it comes with “legal and political risks.’’ But Spencer did not challenge

the new wording. Spencer, now an attorney in private practice, told Capitol Media Services that Brnovich probably has the power to make changes, especially on strictly legal matters. But he questioned how far that goes when making “policy changes’’ in descriptions. “Any disagreement between the two offices should be worked out through negotiation, assuming there is still time before the ballot and publicity pamphlet printing deadline,’’ Spencer said. That’s precisely what Rep. Mitzi Epstein, D-Tempe, said should occur — and will not occur with the change in the law. She said that 50-word description on the ballot is often the only language that some voters ever see. What makes the change in SB 1451 so critical is that the last election resulted in Democrat Katie Hobbs being elected as secretary of state with Republican Mark Brnovich returned to office. Putting this language into statute ensures that, at least for the next four years, it would be the Republican who gets the

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last word. Ballot descriptions aside, Democrats said SB 1451 is just another attempt by Republicans to make it more difficult to put measures on the ballot. Prior changes approved by the GOP-controlled Legislature include a ban on paying petition circulators on a per-signature basis — another provision that lawmakers have not applied to their own petitions. They also require that petitions be in “strict compliance’’ with all election laws. That latter change overturned court rulings which said that petitions need be only in “substantial compliance,’’ a standard that allows measures to go to the ballot despite technical errors. These changes, supported by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, followed a series of voter-approved measures opposed by the business community, ranging from a ban on leghold traps on state lands and allowing the medical use of marijuana to creating a state minimum wage higher than what is required by federal law. Rep. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, said the new changes are appropriate. He said that the initiative process — the

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ability of citizens to propose their own laws — has been “perverted’’ because it has become a tool of out-of-state millionaires. That specifically includes California billionaire Tom Steyer who funded Proposition 127. But Rep. Raquel Teran, D-Phoenix, said the supporters of this change are not the groups who have mounted their own initiative drives when the Legislature has failed to act but the corporations and special interests that unsuccessfully fought those voter-approved changes. The new law, if approved by the Senate and signed by the governor, also would affect pending initiative drives to put issues on the 2020 ballot. That includes a constitutional proposal to require full disclosure of the true sources of money spent on political races, ending the ability of some “dark money’’ groups to refuse to disclose their donors. Rep. Cesar Chavez, D-Phoenix, chided Republicans for complaining about “outside influences’’ on Arizona politics. “I’ve heard about the California billionaire,’’ he said, “But we haven’t heard about the brothers from Kansas,’’ referring to Charles and David Koch, the conservative billionaires who have funneled money through various groups into campaigns in Arizona.

Some GOP lawmakers seek more changes in initiative rules BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

epublican lawmakers are making yet another bid to make it more difficult for those proposing their own laws to gather sufficient signatures. Legislation awaiting action in both the House and Senate would keep in place existing laws that spell out how many names are required to put a measure on the ballot. That is based on a percentage of people who voted in the last gubernatorial election. HCR 2005 and SCR 1023 would add the additional burden of having to obtain signatures in each of the state’s 30 legislative districts — and in proportion to the number of gubernatorial votes in each district. Lawmakers were supposed to vote on both plans on Wednesday. But the proposals, which ultimately would need voter approval in 2020, hit a snag as some Republicans questioned the breadth of the requirement and Demo-

crats were universally opposed. At the heart of the argument is that the laws and constitutional amendments affect voters statewide. But they take effect if approved by a simple majority, regardless of the geographic breadth of the support. That’s precisely what happened in 2010 when voters narrowly approved allowing marijuana to be used for medical purposes: While it was defeated in 13 counties, the margin of support in Pima and Coconino counties was large enough to make up that deficit. Nothing in either proposal would alter how election results are tallied. But Rep. Bret Roberts, R-Maricopa, said this change at least gives some voice to voters statewide, particularly in rural areas, about what gets on the ballot. “It all shouldn’t come from Maricopa and Pima county,’’ he said. “I think everybody should be at the table.’’ Democrats are universally opposed, calling this yet another effort by Republicans and business interests to make the initiative process more difficult.

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UPDATE: Petition to Recall Three of the Foothills Community Board of Directors (BOD) We would like to thank all of the members that have taken the time to become familiar with our concerns regarding the actions of the current Foothills Community BOD. The support that has been expressed through this recall effort has been overwhelming. The petition to recall the sitting President and his two appointed directors was presented at the end of the annual meeting held on April 29th. Even with over 600 petitions delivered to the BOD (over 13% of the members) the board members never considered resigning? So what now? The BOD has 30 days from the annual meeting to call and hold a Special meeting to recall. Within the next few days you will most likely receive the meeting notice along with an absentee ballot asking if you are in favor of removing the three directors listed in the recall petition. You will have the choice to vote Yes or No for each director individually. These board members appear to have no special training or experience running successful corporations. In fact, if you look at our concerns stated below, it shows quite the opposite. We currently have over 3 million dollars in our operating account and over $1.5 million in our reserves. Review of our Concerns: 1. In 2006 the President of the HOA entered into a consent judgment with the Arizona State Attorney General for Consumer Fraud. The entire BOD became aware of this $250,000 judgment last year and yet they continue to allow him to preside over the HOA board. https://www.azag.gov/press-release/terry-goddard-settles-internet-ad-company 2. In 2014 the President’s business, Perfekt Marketing, LLC entered into a consent judgment with the State of Wisconsin Attorney General for

allegedly scamming consumers out of hundreds of thousands of dollars and free airline tickets. Perfekt Marketing, LLC is not allowed to perform business in that state again. http://archive.jsonline.com/watchdog/ pi/two-firms-reach-50000-settlement-with-state-in-travel-scamb99334841z1-272053671.html/ and https://www.wiscnews.com/ reedsburgtimespress/business/ companies-fined-for-marketing/ article_78d40398-bbca-5123-a0493ce8a083cb47.html 3. We visited the Better Business Bureau website for their review of the HOA President’s businesses, the BBB gives him an F rating? https://www.bbb.org/us/az/tempe/ profile/workathome-companies/perfekt-marketing-1126-97007505 4. We found that the current President of the HOA does not even live in the Foothills, he lives in Tempe? 5. At this year’s annual meeting, it was confirmed that the BOD under the direction of the President, Bill Fautsch, unilaterally increased the number of board members from 5 to 7 without the community’s participation? The BOD appointed 2 NEW board members, Gary Walker and Mark Moskal with no HOA governing experience. At the annual meeting the BOD stated the reason for the increase was ONLY due to their concerns that they might not be able to meet quorum for upcoming meetings due to board members travel, even though it is common practice to conduct meeting business for those that travel via teleconference? The board also stated that they chose the 2 individuals after reaching out to those members that ran for the board in the past few elections.

while incumbents Bill Fautsch and Sandy Salvo both had a majority of support from commercial properties and home builders, NOT the homeowners. This seems to have played a major role in this year’s elections as well. There were candidates that appear to have won the support of the homeowners but the winning candidates again were the incumbents along with one candidate that was supported by the BOD? Again, it appears that these candidates won the election with a majority support from the builders and commercial properties. There are currently 3 active home builders in our community, 2 of which have not even completed the construction of a new home and they were entitled to cast over 250 votes at this years annual meeting? According to the financials, it does not appear that they have even paid any assessments? The commercial properties as well as these new home builders continue to influence elections. Doesn’t it make sense to have an impartial board, especially when the builders are currently seeking HOA BOD approval while they develop their communities? Shouldn’t the HOA BOD represent all of the members and not a select few? Shouldn’t the elections reflect what the general members want too?

HOA as a whole, rather than make decisions based on any personal interest or gain. HOA Board members should also avoid acting where there is, or appears to be, a conflict of interest. Would personally hiring and using HOA vendors for a board member’s personal use be or appear to be a conflict of interest? 10. At this year’s annual meeting, the HOA president Bill Fautsch spoke of doing multiple costly projects in our community. He has stated in the past he wants the community to look more like Gilbert. However, before extraneous projects are done, there are multiple areas that have been neglected for years and will now cost a significant amount of money to restore, replace & repaired, i.e. hiking trails, landscaping and crumbling walls. Why do some areas, as related to landscaping, get what appears to be extra special treatment as compared to the rest of the community? Please help us bring fair HOA representation back to the homeowners. We hope to have at least 1000 returned ballots in favor of recalling these directors to counter the commercial and builder ballots. To ensure that your vote counts, please send us a note via email, fax or mail stating that you’ve submitted your ballot (we do not want to know your vote preference, we just want to make sure your vote is counted). This will allow us to verify that all ballots have been counted. *You may receive a communication from these individuals and/or management company, we ask that you scrutinize what is being presented.

This is completely false, there were two individuals at the meeting that publicly stated that they were never contacted by the BOD or management company.

8. Currently there is no written Policy & Procedure in place whereby all work over a predetermined amount is required to be bid out using a sealed bid process. Once sealed bids are obtained those sealed bids would then be opened in an open HOA meeting. This is an industry standard! This method of obtaining vendor bids creates transparency to the bidding process and eliminates the opportunity for up bidding, and fraudulently obtained and submitted bids.

6. The President has served on the Board since 2006, that’s over 13 years?

Why wouldn’t the BOD embrace a written Policy & Procedure for sealed bids?

9. Fiduciary Duty — The duty of loyalty requires HOA Board members to act fairly, in good faith, in the interest of, and for the benefit of, the

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At last year’s annual meeting 2018, one of the candidates won support of the homeowners with over 400 votes,

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GOP sex abuse tiff stymies state budget process BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

lans for a Republican-crafted budget blew up last week when a second GOP lawmaker said she won’t vote for a spending plan unless and until the state gives victims of childhood sexual abuse more time to sue their attackers. Sen. Heather Carter, R-Cave Creek, said providing legal relief to victims is too important to allow business as usual. “Sometimes there are issues that transcend everything else we do down at the Capitol,’’ she told Capitol Media Services. “It’s time for Arizona to improve its state statutes to help child victims of sexual abuse.’’ What makes Carter’s declaration crucial is that there are only 17 Republicans in the 30-member Senate. And in aligning with Sen. Paul Boyer, R-Phoenix, who already has said he is a holdout, Senate President Karen Fann, R-Prescott, has no working GOP majority. Fann already was having trouble keeping the troops in line: Sen. Michelle Ugenti-Rita, R-Scottsdale, has threatened to withhold her vote from the budget unless the state repeals a $32-a-vehicle licensing fee.

Fann said she’s not ready to panic. “This is all part of the process,’’ she said. “This isn’t the first time we’ve heard people say, ‘I’m a “no’’ on the budget unless I get what I want.’‘’ And Fann said she has no problem with the general concept of what Boyer wants. “Obviously we would like to make sure that victims really should have that opportunity to be able to confront their abusers,’’ she said. “I’ve read the report where it says that sometimes they don’t realize what happened to them until they were 40 years old,’’ Fann said. “I get all that.’’ But the Senate president said she believes that his proposal, as it stands, could create new “victims,’’ including business owners who end up being sued decades later for acts that may or may not have been committed by employees who are long gone. Carter, however, said she’s not buying that. “Arizona would not be the first state to do this,’’ she said, saying other states have greatly expanded the time for child sex abuse victims to bring civil claims. Carter said this isn’t just about seeking

damages for prior victims. She said there are situations where the same person has remained in a position of trust and with access to children. “Real cases were brought forth,’’ Carter said. “And real children who were being molested could be protected by removing that perpetrator from that situation.’’ The fight is over current Arizona law which says child victims of sexual assault or abuse have two years after they turn 18 to file a civil suit. Boyer, citing the studies about some children not realizing they were victims until decades later, seeks two key changes to the law. First, he wants to extend the statute of limitations to seven years instead of two. More significant, he wants that clock to start running when someone knows or should have known he or she has been a victim, rather than the person’s 18th birthday. Second, he wants to allow those for whom the statute of limitations already has run to have a two-year “window’’ to file new claims. Sen. Eddie Farnsworth, R-Gilbert, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee,

agreed to give the bill a hearing only if the bill was altered to conform to stricter time limits. When Boyer balked, Farnsworth killed the hearing. Technically speaking, the time for hearing legislation in committee has ended. But Carter said she’s sure that something can be worked out, especially with Senate leadership needing the support of at least 16 of its members for the budget — or having to go to Democrats for votes, which means adding spending that some GOP lawmakers may find unacceptable. “Everything is possible while we’re still in session,’’ she said. “There’s nothing stopping us from updating our statutes this year, while we are still in session.’’ Fann also said that there already is a window of sorts in the law. She said there is no statute of limitations on criminal charges of child abuse. That permits prosecutors to bring charges at whatever point in the future they believe they have a case. Fann said the way the law now reads permits victims to file civil suits within two years of any criminal charges being brought, whether or not the person is convicted of the criminal charges.

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very January, volunteers fan out across Maricopa County to conduct the Point-in-Time homeless count in hopes of learning about challenges faced by people who lack shelter. But this year, a new question was added to the survey: “How many pets did you have sleeping with you last night?” Shanate Smith, a coordinator for the Point-in-Time count and a human services planner with Maricopa County Association of Governments, said the number of pets on the street has grown in recent years. “We wanted to start asking that question to decide whether or not is this something that we should continuously word towards in gathering hardcore data or is this just something that’s a random phenomenon that’s happening in the last six months?” she said. Smith said a major problem for pet owners is getting into shelters. Although every shelter is different, many don’t let animals in for safety reasons, Smith said. Dena Figueroa knows that circumstance well.

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In February, she was living on the street with her dog, Sammy, a Pomeranian-collie mix. Although her Sammy means the world to Figueroa, he provided an obstacle as well. “He didn’t have the vaccinations, so she couldn’t stay inside a shelter,” she said. That’s when Chery King Wade and her nonprofit, Helping Hands for Homeless Hounds, stepped in. In her retirement, Wade makes it her full-time responsibility to help unsheltered people and their pets. She takes dogs to the

vet, helps them get neutered and, from the back of her van, provides food, treats and toys. She made sure Sammy got his shots and Figueroa made it into a shelter. “Me and Sammy, we owe her our life,” Figueroa said. “I would still be on the streets.” The need is

great, Wade said. “The calls keep coming, the needs continue, and I just can’t say no,” she said. Preliminary numbers from the 2019 survey showed more than 100 pets were unsheltered with their owners in Maricopa County. Smith said the survey isn’t meant as a population estimate, but more as a snapshot of the resources needed for these individuals. Vanessa Cornwall, marketing and development manager for Lost Our Homes pet

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or 14 of his 34 years with KEZ FM 99.9 radio, Marty Manning has been honoring a teacher or a staffer at a Valley school in nine monthly visits a year to present Excellence in Education awards. His visit last week to Kyrene de la Estrella Elementary School in Ahwatukee was particularly special — not only for Manning and the school but for one Ahwatukee mother as well. It was Manning’s final school visit because he is retiring next month after 50 years in radio. And it was Jennifer Berniger’s chance to thank Estrella’s teachers and staff in a special way. In a heartfelt letter, Berniger had asked Manning to help her express her appreciation to Estrella’s staff for the great job it did with three of her four kids, particularly her third youngest, Alex. Her youngest attends Colina because of a boundary change. Alex, 11, who is heading to middle school in August, was diagnosed autistic when he was starting pre-K at Estrella at age 3.

Flanking young Alex Berninger are Estrella nurse Patricia Kuluris and family friend Curtis Huntzinger, who made the book case, shaped like a skiff, that will house pirtate books in the school library as a thank you from Alex’s mom, Jennifer Berniger, for the school’s support of her son. (Pablo Robles/AFN staff Photographer)

“I have so much love for all of the staff at Estrella,” Berniger wrote. “No one person could be recognized without everyone knowing how truly grateful we are for their time and efforts for our entire family.” She told Manning she wanted to celebrate the Estrella staff because they

“changed not only Alex’s life, but our entire family’s.” Manning’s visit put the bow on a Teachers Appreciation Week surprise that Berniger had been working on for a while. Alex’s fascination with pirates since was 2 was the lynchpin of that surprise. With the help of the radio station, Man-

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Schools chief, students make new plea for counselors BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

student-led group that tried to get lawmakers to enact gun control last year is refocusing on something more attainable. Jordan Harb, a leader of the March for Our Lives movement, said Monday his organization remains convinced that Arizona needs to crack down both on who has access to weapons as well as dealing with the kind of guns that can fire off many rounds and kill and maim lots of students. “I wouldn’t say that we have softened, but rather changed our focus on something that’s actually able to be done,’’ he said. Harb, a Mesa High School student, said the gun-control measures his group pushed last year — which the Republican-controlled Legislature did not enact are “still on our policy agenda.’’ What that leaves for the moment are specific and he believes immediate needs, like the lack of guidance counselors and social workers on campus as well as dealing with issues of bullying and abuse. Harb’s comments came as Kathy Hoffman, the state superintendent of public instruction, announced she was creating a School Safety Task Force to come up with ideas to keep students safer. The plan is modeled on legislation crafted by Sen. Kate Brophy McGee, R-Phoenix, and Rep. Daniel Hernandez, D-Tucson, which would have directed both Hoffman’s agency and local school boards to come up with plans to deal with students with mental health problems who may be capable of killing or injuring their classmates. McGee’s bill got out of the Senate but was never heard in the House; the Hernandez version cleared two House committees

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the month, when Manning will bring together the eight other monthly award winners this school year for a lunch at the Hyatt Regency in Scottsdale and give one of them the grand prize of $999. “Ms. Patti is Alex’s ‘best friend,’” Berniger wrote Manning. “She is Alex’s North Star!” Kaluris was nearly speechless. “I’m overwhelmed,” she said. “I’m stunned. I’m still in shock. I do this because I love it.” Berniger had told Manning that Kuluris was representative of the entire Eestrella staff. She recalled how school aides helped Alex, explained how he “would often put himself to sleep during his time in the

Kathy Hoffman, state superintendent of public instruction, and Justin Harb, a Mesa high school student and executive director of the Arizona chapter of March for Our Lives, discuss a school safety task force she has created after a number of Republican lawmakers sabotaged a bipartisan effort to improve school safety. (Howard Fischer/Capitol Media Services)

only to be quashed when Rep. Anthony Kern, R-Glendale, refused to hear it in the House Rules Committee which he chairs. Hoffman figures she has the power to bring together diverse interests, with or without legislative authorization, to at least determine what are the problems and the needs and ways that school boards can adopt policies to prevent violence. Brophy McGee said some of that can be addressed with school design, things like limiting the number of entrances where strangers can get onto campus or into a building. “But today, more than ever, beyond brick-and-mortar decisions, there are

classroom because it was just more than he could handle.” Over time, she said, her son “has continued to grow and stretch. He truly has become a different young man.” “With each passing year, many therapists, teachers and family members have tried to expand his horizons,” she wrote. “Alex however, has held strong to his love of pirates. The staff at Estrella has not only supported his love, but they have found ways to teach him (using pirates), include other classmates and environments for him to be celebrated.” On Talk like a Pirate Day in September, teachers would invite Alex into their classrooms to teach other students about pirates. Teachers and staff have dressed up like pirates with him.

other factors, things that can’t be seen at first glance but can be felt when one walks onto a school campus,’’ she said. “It’s the school culture which must be built with as much care as the school itself,’’ Brophy McGee continued. “How do we build a positive school culture that strongly deals with such issues as bullying and cyberbullying?’’ Brophy McGee said she supports the decision of the students to refocus their efforts on something other than weapons and access to them. “At the end of the day, the problem is mental health, whether the weapon chosen is a gun, a knife or something else,’’

Even the school bus driver, along with other aides, helped after they noticed that Alex likes to draw. “They have given him art books, art supplies and countless minutes of praise,” she said, noting that Alex threw out the first pitch at the Diamondbacks Autism Awareness game in 2016 as many Estrella teachers and staff looked on. “The amazing teachers and school staff have done so much more than just provide Alex an education,” Berniger wrote. “They gave him acceptance, love and nurturing peers and classmates. As you can see, there truly is no way to just nominate one person.” She signed the letter, “Captain Alex’s First Mate.” Manning, who brought 30 pizzas, said he was impressed by Berniger’s orches-

she said. Harb agreed that looking at issues of building design and even putting more police on campus ignores ways of preventing violence in the first place. “Often the threat is not outside the school gates but in the classroom, sitting next to me,’’ he said. And then there’s the issue of teens who take their own lives. “Armed guards can sometimes be useful when the first shots are fired,’’ Harb said. “But we often forget that counselors and support systems and other preventative measures to keep violence from happening in the first place.’’ That question of the lack of counselors got increased attention earlier this month with a report by the American School Counselor Association that, on average, there is one counselor for every 905 students in Arizona public schools. That’s nearly twice the national average. Gov. Doug Ducey has proposed funding for an additional 224 counselors to be hired during the next two years. That, however, would bring it down to just one counselor for every 766 students. Still, Brophy McGee said her colleagues cannot ignore the fact that the incidents on campuses across the nation involve guns. “At the end of the day, we’ve got to figure out how to keep guns out of the hands of mentally unstable people, whether they’re students or whether there were adults,’’ she said. Last year, Ducey proposed allowing judges to issue orders to take weapons from people who are considered dangerous. Even with that change the measure could not get a hearing in the House. Ducey made a new plea for his plan this year but could not even get it introduced into legislation. tration of the entire event. “It was absolutely perfect,” said Manning, who has made 126 visits to schools over the last 14 years to give out the Excellence in education awards, something he calls “my pet project.” Berniger said, “I think it was well-received.” She is apprehensive about the “big challenge” awaiting Alex as he leaves the familiar surroundings of Estrella for a new school, telling Manning “my nerves of the months to come are overwhelming me.” Manning said hopes Alex’s new school will be just as supportive as Estrella was. “He showed a lot of poise in front of all those kids,” he said. “That school really did such a great job. They embraced just not Alex but his whole family.”

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n Ahwatukee school has fielded a team in next week’s national competition for Odyssey of the Mind, a 40-year-old international competition that requires team members to work together at length to solve a predefined, long-term problem using STEM and the arts. The team was one of three seven-member groups of children in grades 1 through 5 at Keystone Montessori that won its division in regional and state competitions. The seven youngsters are headed for the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals at Michigan State University May 22-25. “I was really surprised to win at State as all of us on our team were in our first year in Odyssey so we had no experience,” said Yan-Ru Cao, a third grader. “But I think we have a good chance at world.” Added third-grader Breanna Sadowski: “I am very excited. I worked really hard with my teammates. I feel like this is a really good experience for me and other kids.”

The Keystone Montessori team includes, from left, David Sadowski, parent and coach; Breanna Sadowski, third grade; Min-Yi Cao, first grade; Liam Fong, second grade; Yan-Ru Cao, third grade; Oliver Grandmont, third grade; Sofia Moore, fourth grade; Luis Haeussler, second grade; and Jess Morales Ruán, head coach. (Photo courtesy of Keystone Montessori).

The creative problem-solving Odyssey of the Mind involves students from kindergarten through college in various divisions. It was founded in New Jersey in 1978 when it was originally known as “Olympics of the Mind.” This month’s world finals is the culmination of the year of Odyssey of the Mind competitions and attracts teams from

throughout the U.S., and approximately 25 other countries. “I think we’ve practiced a lot so I think we’ve got it,” exclaimed teammate Oliver Grandmont. Their reaction from the other team members was one of excitement and, for some, surprise at their achievement. “I was surprised we won State because

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Ahwatukee Artists group ready for its annual show BY COTY DOLORES MIRANDA AFN Contributor

ocal artist Cayden Martin says she’s excited to see a trend towards the arts in Ahwatukee. Martin and four other members of a unique Ahwatukee band of artists first came together three years ago and are doing their part to keep that arts interest trending. On Saturday, May 17, at the 5-month-old Copper Moon Yoga Studio at Warner Road and 48th Street, the Ahwatukee artists are staging a show called “Art in the Afternoon.” The group has shortened its name to AHW Artists as they work toward achieving non-profit status. From 2-7 p.m., area residents are invited to view — and purchase — the work by Kathie Kelly, Eric Kruse, Deb Stanger, Debborah Charboneau and Martin.

The founding five artists of the Ahwatukee group now known as AHW Artists are, from left, Kathie Kelly, Debborah Charboneau, Eric Kruse, Deb Stanger and Cayden Martin .(Special to AFN)

It is the group’s third art show in as many years. “We’re so excited to see that there’s a growing trend happening here and now in

Ahwatukee,” said Martin, noting: “We’re seeing more local artists coming together, collaborating to bring more opportunities for the community to get

involved in the arts. “You can see it with the opening of Art in the Garden, Be an Artist’s Tiny Mobile Studio, and local arts shows like Esperanza Lutheran’s annual Garden of Eatin’, Art Attack AZ, and more.” She also said the group hopes to one day hold an even more encompassing show “garnering more exposure for our community as a place to visit, shop our local shops, support our local artists and come back again.” Another founding member of AHW Artists, Eric Kruse, said he’s also encouraged at the burgeoning art scene. “I cannot be happier as I see more artists coming together in Ahwatukee. There are a lot of artists here, and I think they just need an avenue to bring out their talent,” said Kruse. A wood artist and owner of Signed in

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Wood who started his company four years ago, Kruse creates human and pet portraiture in reclaimed wood. “One of our goals as a group is to host an art walk with local artists,” he said. “I ‘ve always wanted to shut down a street for a day and bring local art to Ahwatukee. Although, I am not sure where that is yet, we’ll still be planning something.” The promotional poster and postcards for their Art in the Afternoon Art Show is indicative of this group’s varied art forms and styles. On it are five images of a Gambel’s quail. “We all worked from the same image in our own distinct styles as another way to market ourselves as a group,” explained Martin, adding: “Originally, I’d wanted an example of each person’s work, but they’re all so different in style, color, texture and theme so it looked a bit hodge-podge. Enter the quail project.” A work of art in itself, the poster has on the top row Kruse’s woodcarving and Stanger’s acrylic on canvas; in the center Charboneau’s oil pastel on paper; and on the bottom row Kelly’s watercolor and Martin’s oil on canvas. Kelly, who teaches watercolor and acryl-

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ic painting classes in her home studio, will also be teaching en plein air painting classes this summer in Italy. “I’ll be taking a small group to Tuscany to paint the countryside. This will be with a long-standing art tour group, Il Chiostro, who have been doing such trips for 22 years,” she said, adding: “I continue to teach in the Phoenix area, adults and children. This will be my 19th year of teaching art in one form or another.” An artist for 40 years, Kelly is also a dedicated teacher of arts for seniors, hosting classes at Generations; senior facilities in Gilbert and Chandler; and Chandler’s Solterra Senior Living. Charboneau, who works mostly in oil and pastel, is a landscape and pet portraiture artist who grew up in Montana. Charboneau shares her works at festivals and art shows throughout the Valley and says she finds their collaboration a boon to her own art. “I love being a part of our group of artists. We encourage, inspire and give each other needed feedback on our artwork,” she said. “We’re trying hard to bring more awareness of art to the Ahwatukee neighborhood, and in the future be able to create venues for the other artists in the area to promote their art as well.” In AHW artist Sanger’s opinion, art is

“essential to the soul.” “I think Picasso was right when he said every one of us is born creative, an artist. I would encourage everyone to not only view art, but to enjoy the process of being free to create. Come to our show and be inspired,” said Stanger. She taught art in private and public schools and volunteers at The Art Resource Center in Tempe. “After retiring I’ve decided to pursue my passion and paint. I’ve done many large commission pieces for private homes and a few for offices,” she said. AHW Artist members say they hope to be a beacon to other Ahwatukee artists. “Our group is just starting to build ourselves into a hub, a place for other artists and art enthusiasts to come together for information, exchanging of ideas and a place for collaborative opportunities to take flight,” said Martin, who illustrated two books. “We encourage those seeking support from a community of like-minded artists to visit us on Facebook (AHW Artists) and Instagram (@AHWArtists) to keep updated on upcoming shows, gatherings and local happenings.” Copper Moon owner Tina Trevino said she was delighted to host this year’s AWA

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bled and driven again. In the Keystone Montessori team’s problem-solving skit, everything takes place in New York’s Central Park Zoo, and includes a chess game with the zookeeper. “I really enjoyed working with a team to build our vehicle,” said Oliver Grandmont, noting that challenge required the vehicle to be no more than 27 inches long and 62 inches in total length and width and height. Morales Ruán recalled he’d watched amazed and a bit nervously at the beginning of the year as his daughter’s team swelled into three separate Odyssey of the Mind teams. “Initially, I was overseeing my daughter’s team but the kids kept on coming. Thankfully, other parents pitched in to help,” he said. “I encouraged those kids who were interested to recruit their own team members. The only guidance I give them when selecting members is to think of individuals who they know will persevere, are creative and get along with others.” He said this team going to the World Finals is diverse. “The team is made up of one first grader, two second graders, three third graders and one fourth grader; five boys and two girls,” he said.

“At times it wasn’t easy due to their age and maturity difference, but once they were together for such a long time, they knew when to take breaks, and who had particular skills. What is unique about this team is their international and cultural make-up: German, Chinese American, African/Jewish American, and Polish American.” Laura Hertzler, Keystone Montessori Admissions and Assistant Head of School, praised the team for their perseverance and efforts working together. “We’re excited for our students to have this opportunity to showcase their hard work and talents at the World Finals,” she said, adding: “With the guidance of the parent volunteers, they have honed their presentation and collaborative skills to become a successful and cohesive team.” Parents of team members are also readying for the upcoming trip to the World Finals. Cathy Huang, a hardware architect in the IT industry, and ASU electrical engineering professor Kevin Cao, parents of the two brothers on the team, are among them. “Both of us are extremely proud of our two boys and the team going to the final, to get this exposure at world stage at this young age,” said Huang. “This is going to

be an experience of a lifetime.” Christina Sadowski concurred. “It is such a fantastic opportunity for the kids to participate in a global competition,” said Christina. She is heading to the finals with daughter Breanna, husband and coach David Sadowski, a principal engineer at Honeywell, and their younger daughter Elizabeth. “We can’t wait to meet teams from far off locations and get to know them. The global competition fosters teamwork and shows the kids that all teammates have value, and that diversity adds to creativity and innovation,” said Christina, an IT manager for Collins Aerospace. “Most of our team speaks Spanish in addition to English, and some even know a third language, so we’re looking forward to practicing our Spanish, French, Chinese, etc with our new friends.” “And I hope to learn what other children did to get to World Finals,” enthused Breanna Sadowski. “I’m only 9 and I hope to do this again!” Keystone Montessori team members preparing for the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals are fourth grader Sofia Moore; third graders Breanna Sadowski, Yan-Ru Cao, and Oliver Grandmont; second grade students Liam Fong and Luis Haeussler; and first grader Min-Yi Cao.

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well as learn coding. The guest speaker will this week is from Arizona State University’s Center for Cognitive Ubiquitous Computing, or CUBIC. X-treme Science Week will teach campers about the biggest waves, animals, glaciers and mountain ranges of the past and present. “They will explore what makes the biggest predators so lethal,” Hyden said. “Campers will experiment with mechanics and learn how pullies, levers and simple machines

operate. They will participate in hands on activities such as growing crystals.” Forces of Nature Week will help campers develop some addition knowledge of extreme weather. “Campers will learn about the forces of nature and how they change Earth’s environment,” Hyden explained, adding: “They will create volcanos, build a tornado in a bottle, make a seismograph and learn about the electricity spark of lightning. Campers will explore the causes and effects of meteorites and other natural disasters.”

Father Wilfred Yinah, parochial vicar at the Parish of St. Benedict in Ahwatukee cuts an anniversary cake marking the first year of the church’s building campaign. (Special to AFN)

tion after each mass, with brownies, cupcakes and a special anniversary cake. Ahearne said the initial timeline for construction was “very aggressive” because leaders were aware that Binta was fighting terminal cancer. “We really wanted him to see us start the building,” he said. The construction cost includes furnishings and the architect’s fee and parishioners are relieved that they already own land. The church will be built on the existing campus on 48th Street. Meanwhile, Aboyi continues to rally his congregation to make good on their building pledges and continue their weekly financial support of the church’s regular operation. Aboyi joined St. Benedict’s last July after serving as parochial vicar at Holy Cross in Mesa and chaplain of Benedictine University in Mesa. He is originally from Nigeria in West

During the sixth week, when STARlab makes a return appearance, campers will learn about lunar phases, eclipses and features and mark the anniversary of the first landing on the moon. They also will learn about weather patterns, ocean currents, time zones and current events. The final week, titled “Destination Imagination,” will focus on creativity and problem solving. Campers will participate in drama, art and improv, performing experiments such as an egg drop or marshmallow/toothpick

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Ahwatukee center offering 2 adult swim sessions

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ith the attention paid to child drownings, it might be easy to overlook the fact that adults can drown too. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 10 people drown a day and most of them are adults. With that stark fact in mind, the Ahwatukee Swim & Tennis Center, 4700 E. Warner Road, will be offering swimming lessons this summer in two sessions, June 4-27 and July 9-Aug. 1. Both sessions will run twice a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-715 p.m. The $80-per-session fee includes 45 minutes with a certified instructor, a swim cap, googles and shirt. Adults can learn basic swimming skills, kicking, treading water, freestyle and backstroke while intermediate swimmers will have a chance to focus on their technique and endurance. The three certified instructors who

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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 today, May 15, and can be found at kyrene foundation.org/volunteer.

Ahwatukee Republican Women general meeting

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, 602-3004185 or ahwatukeerepublicanwomen.com

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

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Ahwatukee fitness instructor has schedule a new round of Muscle Mania and line-dancing classes that begin the last week of May at Pecos Community Center. McNeish is offering beginning and intermediate/ advanced line dancing classes – no partner of 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 dance studio production of ‘Disney Frozen’

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 summer production and this year she’s the first in Arizona to have the rights to put on “Disney Frozen Jr.,” based on the popular animated film. 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 in many ways

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.

Meditation classes offered by Art in the Garden

The Art in the Garden Studio, 4221 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee, is offering meditation classes 9-10 a.m. and 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in June. Classes are $10 each by the studio needs a minimum of eight students to hold a class. Register: artinthegardenstudio.com.

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dler Blvd., Ste. 120, Ahwatukee. Food and beverages will be provided. RSVP to nvadhwa@bellbanks.com.

Anonymous meets at 2 p.m. For either club, call 480-2461912 for more information.

enne Drive, Ahwatukee. Information: 602 478 6732 or dpgc.org.

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.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22

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10 a.m.-noon, basic beading; 1-3 p.m., homemade soaps; 6:30-8:30 p.m., acryclic painting for teens. DETAILS>> 7-9 p.m. Art in the Garden Studio, 4221 E. Chandler Blvd. Ahwatukee. Register: artinthegardenstudio.com.

Watercolor notecards

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29

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.

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

GOSBELLS

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.

Magic Tree House

Learn to paint with watercolor and make four notecards. DETAILS>> 7-9 p.m. Art in the Garden Studio, 4221 E. Chandler Blvd. Ahwatukee. Register: artinthegardenstudio.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 16

Various classes offered

Learn techniques to make and repair your own jewelry from 10 a.m.-noon; homemade soap workshop 1-3 p.m; and alcohol ink painting 7-9 p.m. DETAILS>> 7-9 p.m. Art in the Garden Studio, 4221 E. Chandler Blvd. Ahwatukee. Register: artinthegardenstudio.com.

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.

SATURDAY, MAY 18

Art in the Garden lineup

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.

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.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8

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 480-990-5444

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

SUNDAYS

Babytime for walkers

TinkerTime

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.

MONDAY, MAY 20

Bible study

TUESDAY, MAY 21

Ironwood Writers

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. Chan-

LD 18 Dems meet monthly

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.

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.

Beginners and intermediates welcome. DETAILS>> 7-9 p.m. Art in the Garden Studio, 4221 E. Chandler Blvd. Ahwatukee. Register: artinthegardenstudio.com.

Power Partners meet

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.

Medicare 101 Workshop

Watercolor notecards

Friends and Neighbors

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

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.

Desert Pointe gardeners meet

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

Patriotic playgroup

Estrangement support

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

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Language, a great way to help young children develop 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

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

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.

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>> DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St. Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org.

Joyful Noiz Children’s Choir

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

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.

Fun with watercolors

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 hang-ups. 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.

AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS | MAY 15, 2019 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.

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Foothills HOA members should vote ‘no’ on recall BY GARY WALKER AFN Guest Writer

’ve been living in the Foothills since 1997, when I moved my family here from California. Up until recently, most homeowners in the community (except a few of my close neighbors) would have not even known my name. But now, because of full page paid advertisements in the Ahwatukee Foothills News, as well as recent mail campaigns directly to homeowners, — both regarding a recall petition — homeowners are recognizing my name for the wrong reasons. I retired in early 2018 and with more time available, I thought it was time to get more involved in community activities and decided to run for election on

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the Foothills Community Association Board of Directors in April 2018. I wanted to give my time and experience to help the community in any way I could. I was not successful in that election, but then in December 2018, I was contacted by the FCA Board to see if I was still interested in contributing as a board member. As explained to me, they were expanding the board from five to seven members in order to resolve challenges they were having reaching quorum as well as having more resources available for community projects. The board appointed me (along with Mark Moskal) as additions to the board at the Dec. 5, 2018, board meeting pursuant to By Laws Article 4 Section 4.4 regarding special appointments. It’s important to note this was not a vacancy, which would have likely either

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required an additional election (at an additional cost to FCA) or postponing the expansion until the annual board meeting nearly six months later. The board chose to take expedient and appropriate action so as to resolve their concerns for quorum (which would have otherwise stalled FCA business) as well as have additional resources to focus on improving communications and other projects. Then came the recall petition, which in my opinion was frivolous with no real obvious motive other than to just undo what had been done by the FCA Board. In the recall petition, in addition to trying to remove the two legally appointed board members, the FCA President Bill Fautsch was also attacked, listing some past business issues to justify the recall. I’m not going to comment on those issues because in my opinion, Bill Fautsch did that sufficiently at a recent FCA Board of Directors meeting with some homeowners present. I have yet to see any evidence of wrongdoing regarding his actions over the past decade on this board. There have been insinuations by a small group of homeowners but I have not seen any proof. I accepted this appointment with my eyes wide open. But I should also say that I didn’t know any of the board members with the exception of Gary Reny before actually taking my board position, even though I’ve been wrongly portrayed by the small group leading the recall petition as someone who would automatically side

with the current board members. Then came the April 29, 2019. annual board meeting. At that time the small group that had been promoting the recall delivered enough (10 percent) signed petitions from our homeowners to start the 30day period required by law to move to a special meeting. This special meeting, which any member has the right to put forth, is now diverting staff and resources from other activities and will cost the FCA about $4,000 (funds from all homeowners). It is also being put forth without proof of a single allegation regarding the conduct of any board member relative to their FCA Board position. That is frustrating to me as a new director, since all the board is trying to do is the best for the Foothills Community. The FCA Board Members are unpaid volunteers and we are all bound by a code of conduct to ensure our actions are legal, transparent and to the extent possible, communicated to all homeowners in the Foothills Community Association. All of us on the recall ballot would like to continue to serve the Foothills and continue to improve the relationship with ALL homeowners in any way we can. To that end, I encourage everyone in the Foothills Community Association to vote no on the HOA recall! Let the board continue to do its good work for you. -Gary Walker is a member of the Foothills Community HOA board.

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Local pair’s invention helps businesses get better feedback BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

pair of Valley entrepreneurs is helping businesses get a better idea of the quality of their customers service — and giving customers a more detailed and efficient way to rate it. Kevin J. Berk of Scottsdale and Michael Vanderslice of Ahwatukee own the startup ServiceGuru, developing an app and now a kiosk that can be parked inside or outside retail or service establishments to capture customer feedback while the patrons’ experience is still fresh in their mind. “When we developed and launched the kiosk version of ServiceGuru, customers instantly gravitated towards using the kiosk in a huge way.” Said Vanderslice, the company’s chief operating officer. Co-founder Berk, chief executive officer, said the same results are being obtained by Pita Jungle and Someburros, which also have signed on for kiosks. In every instance we saw a dramatic increase of customer feedback,” Berk said. Their app and kiosks mark something of

a career departure for both men, although they still keep a hand in other ventures. Berk is a former money manager who also owns a rock-climbing gym and manages guest relations for Pita Jungle and Riot Hospitality Group. Vanderslice owned

from Arizona State University, and Vanderslice, who got his business administration degree from Penn State University, pivoted to the kiosks after first launching ServiceGuru as an app. “After testing it in the marketplace with several customers, we realized the Michael Vanderslice, left, and Kevin friction with getting Berk show off their ServiceGuru kiosk at a Pita Jungle. The kiosk gives customers/patients patrons a chance to immediately to leave feedback for rate customer service in less than employees,” Vanderhalf a minute. (Pablo Robles/AFN Staff slice said. “We only Photographer) market and support the kiosk. However, and sold a healthcare IT company and cur- we do offer managed services where we rently owns a healthcare reputation man- will respond to online reviews for busiagement company. He also served as COO nesses: for MyGuy Referrals and held the same Their product stands out among the position for Geeks On Call. see KIOSK page 39 Berk, who holds a psychology degree

UA college inducts longtime Ahwatukee engineer AFN NEWS STAFF

t’s not surprising that one of several ways George Shirley has given back is by helping to get safe water and adequate sanitation to some of the billions of people in the world who don’t have one or the other — or neither. The 27-year Ahwatukee resident spent most of his career with Carollo Engineers — a Phoenix company that, since 1933, has been the largest in the nation devoted solely to water-related projects. For his achievements in those projects and his philanthropy, Shirley last month was inducted into The University of Arizona (UA) College of Engineering Hall of Fame — a rare honor, because one of the requirements is that graduates of the college must have spent at least 50 years in the field of engineering. But the honor is reserved for alumni “who have made significant contributions to their professions, the college

A native of Miami now living in Gila County, Arizona, — as is his wife Dixie — Shirley said he was inspired to become a civil engineer by a family friend named Herb Hall. “He took me out to do surveying and talked about engineering and construction,” Shirley recalled. And that inspired him to attend UA, where he earned his BS and master’s in the mid-1960s. After a three-year stint as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Shirley in 1971 joined Carollo as a project engineer, George Shirley, recently inducted into the University of Arizona gradually working his way up to College of Engineering Hall of Fame, and his wife Dixie, the first principal of DSierra Elementary, give back to the community in a partner and vice president. He is proudest of the work he number of ways. (Facebook) did on two projects that have imand society — from local communities to pacted Arizonans and Nevadans for decades. global economies.” One was a corridor study he led for the In that regard, Shirley has hit not just Arizona Department of Transportation one or two of those marks, but all of them.

for the East Papago and Hohokam freeways in 1987, which he noted “set major components for the development of Tempe and east Phoenix.” He also was the resident engineer for the development of a plant on Lake Mead that treats 400 million gallons of water a day. While he pursued his engineering career, Dixie also was fashioning her own. After a 10-year hiatus for family reasons, Dixie went back to college as a “re-entry student” at Mesa Community College, then went on to Arizona State University where she got her degree and eventually became a teacher and then the first principal of Sierra Elementary School when it opened in Ahwatukee. She even selected the site for the school nearly 30 years ago during her time as an administrator. The Shirleys’ careers have merged in

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Unrealistic baby boomers face a retirement crisis BY HAROLD WONG AFN Guest Writer

recent study “Boomer Expectations for Retirement 2019,” released last month by the Insured Retirement Institute study looked at baby boomers, born between 1946-64. Nearly half are already retired. Expectations. Boomers have unrealistic expectations of their needed retirement income. The average amount spent by Americans 65-74 is $55,000 per year and yet 60-70 percent of boomers say they will need less. Annual retirement needed. The study showed those who said they needed less than $35,000 accounted for 44 percent of boomers in this study; Those who said they needed $35,000-$55,000 comprised 26 percent; $55,000-$75,000, 16 percent; and those who said they needed more than $75,000 represented 14 percent. This means 60-70 percent of boomers think can live on less income in retirement and that’s unrealistic. Boomers do not realize that there are

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various online review sites “by going deeper than anyone else on a customer’s shopping, service or dining experience,” Beck said. “We offer many other features and benefits that are much broader as well — collect customer contact info for marketing, mitigate negative online reviews, get more positive reviews online, survey questions, etc.,” he added. While “we are both deeply passionate about what we are doing,” they split up their duties. “I tend to be the more animated and excited one and love talking about customer service, quoting statistics, etc.,” Berk said. “Mike makes the machine work, is super organized and detail oriented. We don’t exist without Mike.” The kiosks work in a broad range of businesses, including restaurants, healthcare, family entertainment, hardware/retail, hospitality and even pet boarding. “We are focused on marketing to healthcare and restaurants as we have businesses that use our kiosk, obtaining incredible data from customers,” Berk said. The initial ServiceGuru concept was cre-

three phases of retirement: the Go-Go Years; the Slow-Go Years; and the NoGo Years. When one first retires, that’s the time they want to do their Bucket List items such as adventure/foreign travel, hiking the Grand Canyon, or pursuing expensive hobbies. One’s spending can easily exceed the level spent during one’s working years. If one has three kids (and grandkids) living far away, just visiting each twice a year is six trips a year. Boomers have been told they only need to spend 70 percent of their working year income, but that’s simply not true for most boomers that I’ve met. You now have unlimited time, but do you have enough money? The three-legged retirement stool. This does not exist for most boomers. The three traditional “legs” of the retirement “stool” consist of Social Security, an employer pension and personal savings. In 2017, retired workers received an average $1,404 in monthly Social Security benefits and spouses $732. For a married couple, this is $2,136 per month, or $25,632 per year.

Only 23 percent of boomers age 5661 expect to receive income from a private company pension. That means that the overwhelming majority of boomers only have two “legs”: Social Security and income from their private savings. Retirement savings. The savings levels for this study’s group of individuals is much higher than other studies that claim zero retirement savings for 25-45 percent of the population. The results of the study showed the percentages of those with the following savings: Less than $100,000, 28 percent; $100,000-$250,000, 23 percent; $250,000-$500,000, 15 percent; $500,000 or more 20 percent; and 14 percent didn’t know. Savings of $500,000 may seem impressive, but it won’t generate much income today. Ever since the 2008 financial meltdown, interest rates have been the lowest in history. You can expect to earn a maximum 2-2.5 percent from a bank or 10-year treasury bond. The average dividend yield has been only 1.98 percent for the first 19 years of this century. Even if you saved $500,000, it will only yield about $10,000/year. When one adds it to an

average $25,632 of SS benefits for a married couple with no pension, their total retirement income is $35,632. Since the average couple age 65-74 spends $55,000 a year, not many can handle a 35 percent drop in income, or about $20,000/year. What this means. By the time you’re an older boomer, you’ve either saved a lot or not. Most won’t have an employer pension. This means you should work until at least 70 (which 31 percent plan to). For a couple waiting until 70 to take their SS benefits (when it will be the maximum), this can be $10,000-20,000 more in Social Security retirement income. Free Seminar: “How You Can Maximize Your Social Security & Other Income and Save Big with the New Tax Law” will be held 9:30-11:30 a.m. June 15 at the Ahwatukee Event Center, 4700 E. Warner Road, Ahwatukee. Contact Dr. Harold Wong at 480-7060177 or harold_wong@hotmail.com to RSVP.

ated by Kevin and Anil Jain, though Berk and Vanderslice developed the kiosk version with the help of Jonathan Cottrell. They got their idea after realizing businesses needed a better platform to get customer reviews. “We don’t want customers/patients to rate/review just the business and customer service as an area of the business, we want them to rate YOU, the employee on the service YOU provide, because you are the business,” Beck explained. “As employees start to see their ratings/reviews come in, they see exactly how the customer feels about their service.” The kiosk goes right at the exit any business with foot traffic but also has been used at conventions, events and “anywhere owners and operators want feedback quickly,” Berk said. “You can have the kiosk just allow the customer/patient to just rate their visit, or just the staff or both. It can be setup in a retail environment to allow customers to tell you if they were helped by someone, if they didn’t need help or if nobody offered help and then corresponding questions dependent on how those questions are answered,” Berk said. The data is immediately available, even

triggering emails when a new set of data has been entered. The pair’s clients have been “overwhelmingly positive” about the devices, Beck said. “Pita Jungle has seen a very big impact,” he said. “Not only are they getting 52 times more feedback on our kiosk versus all other review sites combined. Their online reviews on Yelp and Google are higher than the locations not using the kiosk.” They also have a patent pending on an app called Service Resume, which enables patrons to even rate individual employees. That and other features drew rave reviews from FinancesOnline, a business rating site, which noted the pair’s invention not only enables businesses “to discover the root cause of (customers’) dissatisfaction and resolve them quickly and quietly” but also gives them a chance to “instantly publish positive reviews and use them as marketing tools to attract more customers.” That’s what the pair says they’re aiming for. “Our primary focus is improving customer service,” Berk said. “And no one gets as granular as we do.”

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-Harold Wong earned his Ph.D. in economics at the University of California/Berkeley and has appeared on over 400 TV/radio programs.

their philanthropic endeavors. They support Water for People, a global nonprofit that tries to bring access to clean water for the estimated 2.1 billion people in the world who don’t have it as well as adequate sanitation facilities to some 4.5 billion people. They also support Habitat for Humanity. “I do some home building construction around the Valley” for Habitat, George said. The Shirleys also support education in two ways that reflect their individual career paths — the George and Dixie Graduate Fellowship at UA’s College of Engineering and the Dixie and George Shirley Re-Entry Student Endowment Fund for Maricopa Community Colleges. “The motivation for graduate fellowship endowment was to help young students pursuing studies in water resource engineering – like Carollo Engineers does. Fittingly, the UA College of Engineering Hall of Fame also recognizes alumni who “inspire the next generation of engineers to pursue positions of leadership and serve their communities and country.”

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EV responsible for half of all new jobs in 2018 BY JORDAN HOUSTON AFN Staff Writer

he East Valley generated nearly half the total job growth in Maricopa County in 2018, according to data from the CBRE Research, Arizona Commerce Authority and Greater Phoenix Economic Council. The PHX East Valley Partnership, which represents a coalition of business, education and municipal leaders, said 13,500 of the new 28,000 jobs were born in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe Queen Creek and Apache Junction. Six of the top 10 major job creation announcements were also concentrated in the area, including 5,000 jobs each for Allstate in Chandler and Deloitte in Gilbert, as well as 1,200 new positions for the Wells Fargo in Tempe and 1,000 from Voya in Chandler. Partnership President/CEO Denny Barney said the recent job success will only bring more success. “It’s kind of a self-fulfilling prophecy. We get one or two companies here and then everyone else is saying, ‘hey, why aren’t we there?’” he said. “As we get addi-

In Mesa, AQST Space Systems relocated its headquarters to Falcon Field Airport from Puerto Rico, while Eclipse Automation Inc. — a supplier of custom automated manufacturing equipment for the life sciences, energy, transportation, mining, industrial and telecommunications industries – invested $1 million in its third manufacturing facility. The supplier plans on hiring more than 50 automation engineers and technicians over the next year. East Valley Partnership President/CEO Denny Barney sees regional job Meanwhile, Chandler growth leading to even more jobs. (Special to AFN) saw a new FinTech startup tional pressure into the market place, that Brightside Benefit, Inc., office, which hired drives overall values in real estate and 25 new employees and is looking to hire retail demand. It’s one of those ‘all ships another dozen, and a Liberty Mutual Inrise with the tide’ things. All jobs bring surance location, with expectations of 750 secondary and tertiary jobs that come immediate jobs openings and 1,000 addiwith it.” tional ones in the future. Among the industries with the biggest On Q Financial set up shop in Tempe, job gains were manufacturing, technology with a 44,603-square-foot office for the and financial services, Barney added. online provider of mortgage tools for

home loans, mortgages, electronic lending and loans. “The momentum is there. It’s not just about new jobs, but it’s about the right kind of jobs,” said Barney. “We’re finally getting the respect we thought we deserved.” The CEO attributed the region’s attractiveness to a myriad of factors, including Arizona’s economic advantages as a whole — such as weather and proximity to California — but also reasons specific to the East Valley. “We [the East Valley] sit in the shadows of Phoenix — it’s a great city. The whole purpose of the partnership is to make sure our message isn’t lost in that broader narrative,” he said. “We think we have a different value proposition than Phoenix, or the West Side. I think it’s probably the quality of the housing inventory that’s available and the quality of transportation and the schools.” According to its website, the PHX East Valley Partnership dedicates its mission to the economic development and promotion of the region while advocating for education, transportation and infrastructure, arts, behavioral health and other “important areas.”

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Chamber offers many ways to network with businesses BY ANDREW HAYES AFN Guest Writer

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just like you. They join the Ahwatukee Chamber to get their business name, product and services out in more of a social environment. This is business networking and our members do this because they prefer to give business to those they know personally and live, work and play in Ahwatukee. Please search our membership database and see if there are businesses or people you may know in the organization. You can contact the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber, or one of our members, and ask them about our networking events, mixers and business education courses.

When you arrive at one of our events, stop at the registration table and introduce yourself and your business. The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber has Ambassadors at all events. Our volunteer Ambassadors can help you to get acquainted with our members. As you begin networking and introducing yourself, be sure to pass out as many business cards as possible. This will serve as an introduction and may very will lead to a more personal, one-on-one meeting in the near future. Our events have a mix of people and most of them are in business and sales and are looking to network and gain a new customer or two. Business owners come to our events to share their business with others and learn about opportunities in our community. The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce provides a great business atmosphere to network and get your business in front of multiple peo-

ple in a short amount of time. After one of the Ahwatukee Chamber’s events, take a few minutes to follow-up with those you met. Networking and building relationships take time and effort. To help cultivate and grow your “networking circle,” continue to attend Chamber events and become more familiar with its members. The chamber is also involved in organizing numerous continuing networking events for members and potential members. Power Partners, meets once a week and is hosted by Native at Ray Road and 50th Street. The group focuses on networking business professionals who want to focus on business relationships by sharing ideas, referrals, clients and overall information. The Ahwatukee Chamber’s Morning Mixer gives you networking access to Ahwatukee’s dedicated businesses and individuals. New member orientation helps

members learn how to use the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber’s resources to increase positive perceptions of their business. You can find more information at AhwatukeeChamber.com. On May 29, the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce is co-sponsoring with the Chandler Chamber of Commerce a special engagement presenting an “Update from Washington.” Featured speakers will include U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R), U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton (D) and U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs (R) moderated by Jason Bagley, government affairs manager with Intel. Update from Washington will be held at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Performing Arts Center, 2626 E. Pecos Road, Chandler, AZ 85225. Admission is $20. Contact Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce for details. Andrew Hayes is the Ahwatukee Chamber executive director.

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on Lynch is no stranger to the restaurant scene. Nearly 15 years ago, he acquired the intellectual rights to the Tilted Kilt concept and helped launched 100 restaurants in six years. In his 25 years in the industry, he also has opened more than 100 Schlotzsky’s restaurants in Arizona and other states. This week, the Tempe entrepreneur will launch a new restaurant that brings a taste of New Orleans to the East Valley. VooDoo Daddy’s Steam Kitchen will hold a grand opening Thursday, May 16, at 1325 W. Elliot Road, Tempe, with a menu that features jambalaya, gumbo, red beans and rice and po’boys. “The recipe for a great restaurant is incredible food and drinks, a perfect location and rich atmosphere,” said Lynch. “We are excited about our location and have really put a lot of work into this menu,” a spokeswoman added. “If there’s one thing to know about Cajun food it’s

Voodoo Daddy’s on Elliot Road between Hardy and Priest roads, Tempe, promises authentic New Orleans cuisine such as po’ boys, jambalaya and gumbo. Longtime Tempe restaurateur Ron Lynch says he’s proud of the new dining concept, which has its grand opening this week. (Special to AFN)

that the dishes have to be just right. Our patio will be a place for families to people watch, sip some custom blended ice teas, porch wines, nitro cold brew coffee or a craft beer and enjoy a nice bowl of gumbo or jambalaya.”

A portion of the proceeds from the grand opening day sales will go to the Tempe Diablos, a nonprofit that last year alone donated over $900,000 to area charities. The fast-casual restaurant sits in the

Costco Plaza Center on the south side of Elliot Road between Priest and Hardy Drives. T h e 3,150-squarefoot restaurant includes an expansive corner patio that surrounds the exterior with lush trees, black and white striped umbrellas and red seating. Bright yellow paint adorns the entrance with the restaurant’s name written in bold red lettering on the outside. Brightly colored murals decorate the interior with images of late-night jazz players dancing on piano keys. The restaurant will be open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Information: voodoodaddy.com.

Childsplay musical aims for a new generation BY BRIDGETTE REDMAN GET OUT Contributor

n entire generation thanks “Schoolhouse Rock” for teaching them the parts of speech, the preamble to the Constitution and their multiplication tables. The educational animated shorts that snuck in between Saturday morning cartoons were first released between 1973 and 1985 and later came out on video with new songs in the ’90s and early 2000s. Then it was adapted to the stage, a show that Arizona’s premiere children’s theater, Childsplay, is about to perform for the fourth time in its history. Directed by Anthony Runfola, the show will hold public performances at the Herberger Theater in Phoenix on weekends from through May 26. On Tuesdays through Fridays, they’ll do seven shows in the mornings for schools to which stu-

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Parents will feel nostalgic when they take their kids to “Schoolhouse Rock” at the Herberger Theater Center. (Special to AFN)

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dents are bused in. “‘Schoolhouse Rock’ never seems to go out of style,” said Runfola. “It continues to be a great way to learn your multiplication tables, to learn your civics—and it’s great music.” The last time Childsplay — a theater that reaches one in five Arizona schoolchildren each year — did “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” was in 2014 during its national tour. It’s a musical that Runfola said not only makes learning fun, but as the theme song said, teaches that knowledge is power. “There isn’t one way to learn,” Runfola said. “For young people, it’s not just memorization. It’s the idea that learning can happen throughout your whole body.”

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MTV,” Runfola said. “So, we took all those sorts of references to spin something that feels pretty modern and new.” They’re using video projections to help to tell the story of a song and to create a setting or mood. There is a two-act version of “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” but the Childsplay production is cut down by the creators of the show to fit better with school schedules. It features Christopher Morucci as Tom, Vinny Chavez as George, McKenzie Reese as Dina and Devaune Bohall as Shulie. Alan Ruch is the musical director and Mollie Lajoie is the choreographer. While each of the characters who visit Tom represent facets of his personality, they needed to be cast with actors who could be very distinct and larger than life. “I was trying to find four really big personalities to put together on stage, four people who can be completely different from each other, but still look like they absolutely belong together,” Runfola said. Runfola is also excited about the show’s choreography. He and Lajoie have collaborated on many shows and he said they now have an unspoken dialog during rehearsal that works really well. As with any show based on 40-year-old material, Childsplay has had to mindfully deal with some aspects that can come

across as dated or inappropriate. Whether it is mentioning Pluto as a planet or having Geraldo press his affections on Geraldine “despite her objections,” the theater addresses the issues carefully with staging and conscious engagement. “It is challenging when you are working with material that is not yours to tinker with,” Runfola said. “You have to respect the authors. We can be clever enough to handle many situations in ways we do have control over such as staging. As society changes, we’re better about recognizing some sorts of things in our world.”

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While the words will be familiar to those who grew up with “Schoolhouse Rock,” Childsplay is updating the look and sound to speak to new audiences. The songs are the same, but they’ve created new musical arrangements that are recorded specifically for this production. “It’s a more modern sound than you might remember from the television songs,” said Runfola. “It’s created for young people today rather than their parents.” Part of that means giving the songs more of a rock sound than the folksy and jazzy sound that the originals had. There were no electric guitars in the original, the Childsplay production will have them. They’re bringing in musicians that specialize in playing rock ‘n’ roll. The tempos are a bit faster and they tried to take inspiration from such bands as Guns ‘N Roses and Queen. But it isn’t just the music that gets a onceover. The staging is designed to capture the imagination of today’s young people. Runfola took inspiration from video games in creating the set and the staging. He said the ’80s are cool again, so he combined Minecraft’s 8-bit computer graphic look with such games as Tetris to build the scenography. “‘Schoolhouse Rock’ were very early music videos. They were MTV before

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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 heat olive oil and leek and garlic untillid. softInand translucent. frosting. 1 crackers. (8.5 oz.) bag Flamin’ Hot Crunchy Cheetos, fried Whipped Cream or Cool Whip 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. Slip cardMaple Syrup, optional Set aside to cool. 156Directions: minutes. Add salt and pepper tothirds taste.theSet bottom pan. Dip each corn tortilla into warm inches ofof water to steam veggies. Keep large carrots peeled and cutinfor into stirring tocake combine. Simmer 30 minutes, stirringwrap-sealed occasionally. When done, setto aside to cool. Inchecking amore. bowl, Directions board or board pieces between plastic cake and the pan compress even Ingredients: Fresh raspberries or boysenberries Instrawberries, a in saucepan, heat peaches, ½ cup6 hours. sugar and 2 Using tablespoons of butter. (Ifcheese peaches are too add aside make tortillas. enchilada sauce to coat on both sides. Place apto make have enough water in tart, the pot. 12combine small red potatoes ricotta and shredded mozzarella. Set aside. a rolling pinyou or by hand, roll out first pizza dough Beat together cream and softened butter. Place freezer to harden foroilat least In1and alarge large skillet, heat the over medium-high heat. 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Mustard for spreading on corned beef, optional Spread half of the cheese mixture on top of the pepperoni, and then add four to six tablespoons of Note: If you prefer the basic cream cheese Using a carrot peeler or paring knife, scrape chocolate bar to create chocolate curls or shavings. Sprinkle topowdered combine. 1 medium large tomato, diced and vanilla. Soak wedges in egg mixture for 1 minute perfruit side. Inremaining asalt nonstick skillet or sauce onagainst a nonstick griddle, Pinch of 1 stirring ½ cups sugar Pour fruits onto baked pie shells in layers, one per layer. Reserve a few berries and peach Heat In a small cast iron skillet or crepe pan Pour enchilada over the rolled Place corned beef, sliced the grain, the filling onDottop ofand thethe cheese. Sprinkle basil overis too top.Cake Withwill a pastry brush, brush thetoorouter edges frosting, omit the orange flavoring or zest.of the over cake. top of cake with reserved cherries. take about one hour thaw completely. Season with salt pepper to taste. (If chili mild, add more adobo sauce chili powder.) melt butter medium heat. Cook 4 wedges at a timeon and cook on all sides until brown. Repeat 1Directions: teaspoon vanilla slices for over top of pie. coated with oilabout to medium high. up tortillas. Sprinkle with cheese. ion, cilantro and theof juice ofgolden one large lime. abowl, platter. Surround the corned beef with dough. Directions: Slice and serve. Simmer for 15 teaspoon) minutes, stirringTop often. Inwhipped a serving add 1 cup Flamin’ Hot Crunchy Cheethe process. Serve in slices with berries. with cream or Cool Whip. Drizzle with maple syrup 1 pinch salt (about 1/8 Place remaining uncooked pie shell over top of fruit and seal the edges with your fingers. Place With a ladle or measuring cup, pour a thin layer Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. Remove spice packet from brisket. Place brissteamed vegetables. 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DV’s spring showcase spotlights athletes BY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

ne by one, college coaches from all over the country filed into Desert Vista High School’s football stadium to take in the Thunder’s spring showcase. Each coach walked around the field with rosters in hand, watching as athletes from Desert Vista, Desert Ridge, Chaparral and Salpointe Catholic performed various drills relative to their position. Some athletes have already been on the radar of coaches for months, but others took advantage of the opportunity to showcase their talent. “I think it was a major success,” Desert Vista coach Dan Hinds said. “I think having this many coaches and getting kids exposure like this is great.” An estimated 75 college coaches attended the May 8 event. As a result, several players from each team were offered scholarships. Some received offers during the event. Some came after the drills concluded. Others received interest from coaches, but were told they wanted to be seen in person one more time before an official offer is presented. Regardless, it provided every athlete an opportunity to make a lasting impression.

Colby Humphrey was excited to practice in front of college coaches alongside Salpointe Catholic, Desert Ridge and Chaparral in the spring showcase. He believes it provided more exposure for all of the athletes. (Zach Alvira/AFN Staff)

“It was definitely a cool experience, I was looking forward to it,” said Colby Humphrey, a running back and defensive back for Desert Vista. “You had Salpointe there, who has (five-star running back) Bijan Robinson and (four-star safety) Lathan Ransom. They have a lot of eyes on them and them being there opens up a lot of opportunities for other players.”

Humphrey entered the showcase with a scholarship offer to Abilene Christian University. Despite injuring his hamstring midway through the workout, he made an impression on two other schools. Northern Arizona University and South Dakota State University both offered Humphrey after the event concluded. “I definitely wasn’t expecting it to be honest,” Humphrey said. “I was excited. It encouraged me even more and made me want to work even harder than I already am. It was a confidence booster. “It let me know that I got eyes on me.” Humphrey played a vital role for Desert Vista last season as a junior. He rushed for 741 yards and 10 touchdowns on offense. He also caught 11 passes for 220 yards and two more scores. On defense, he had 33 total tackles and 3 interceptions to help lead the Thunder to a 10-2 record and trip to the 6A quarterfinals. Humphrey will maintain a key role on both offense and defense for Desert Vista in 2019. He will line up in the backfield with fellow senior-to-be running back Tyson Grubbs. When either need a break, soon-to-be sophomore Devon Grubbs, Tyson’s younger brother, will come in to take over. Elijah Ervin returns for Desert Vista at

D’backs honor Pride alum Kevin Cron BY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

ountain Pointe High School alum Kevin Cron has enjoyed plenty of recognition since he was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2014. The 6-foot-5, 250-pound third baseman was recently named the D-backs’ Minor League Player of the Month for April after he had a .352 batting average, .442 on base percentage and .807 slugging percentage in 24 games for Arizona’s Triple-A affiliate, Reno. His 33 RBIs in April lead the minors, and he was second in home runs with 11. On April 25 against the Fresno Grizzlies — the Triple-A affiliate of the Washing-

ton Nationals — Cron was 3-for-4 with 3 home runs and 7 RBIs. It was the first time in his career he hit 3 home runs in a game. Cron was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the third round of the 2011 MLB Draft. He elected not to sign, however, and instead signed to play at Texas Christian University. Cron was named to the 2014 All-College World Series team after TCU fell in the second round to Ole Miss. He was drafted by the D-backs in the 14th round of the 2014 MLB Draft, and has spent the past five seasons making his way through the organization’s farm system. Currently in his second season with the Aces, Cron has enjoyed success play-

ing under the tutelage of his father, Chris, who was hired ahead of the 2019 season to be Reno’s manager. In 32 total games this season, Cron is batting .336 with 40 RBIs and 14 home runs. It’s the highest his batting average has been since entering the D-backs’ farm system. As of May 9, the Reno Aces are currently 14-19. Mountain Pointe alum Kevin Cron was named the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Minor League Player of the Month for April after he batted .352 with 33 RBIs and 11 home runs in 24 games for the Reno Aces. (Zach Alvira/ AFN Staff)

wideout, along with Taron Thomas. Both had over 100 receiving yards last season. Ervin lead the team with 657. “I think we are definitely state contenders,” Humphrey said. “We want to go 14-0. That’s what I love about this team, we are all committed and all ready to go.” Desert Vista quarterback Parker Navarro has already showed the benefits of having a slew of talent around him on offense. Navarro impressed coaches at the spring showcase. He showed poise in the pocket and a strong, accurate arm during 7-on-7. He spoke with several coaches during and after the event, and received his first scholarship offer to the University of Sioux Falls. Hinds expects more offers to come for his players, whether it be in the summer or over the course of the season. He believes each possesses the ability to make an impact at the college level. For now though, he knows they remain focused on picking up where they left off last season. “It’s a really competitive group,” Hinds said. “They really get after it, even during one-on-ones. This whole brotherhood thing the last two or three years has really come alive. “They’re a tight-knit group and they want to win.”

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Taryn Ames, Brooke Blutreich win pairs title BY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

rooke Blutreich timed Basha High School’s kill attempt perfectly. The Desert Vista High School junior raised her arms above the net as she jumped to make contact with the ball. It fell into the sand for a point in favor of Desert Vista. Her partner, junior Taryn Ames, was immediately overcome with emotion. “I was just immediately overwhelmed with happiness and excitement,” Ames said. “It’s an incredible feeling to know our hard work paid off. Brooke is an amazing partner and I couldn’t have done it with any other person.” Blutreich’s block sealed the Division I pairs beach volleyball state title for Desert Vista. “It feels awesome,” Desert Vista beach coach Rick Schapler said. “Winning a state championship takes a great deal of sacrifice, determination, hard work and positive attitudes. “They put in the work and it paid off.” Blutreich and Ames represented Desert Vista in the pairs tournament after a strong showing this season.

round, but ultimately fell 3-2. “We really came together this season and created an amazing chemistry between all of us girls and the coaches,” said Ames, an Arizona State University beach volleyball commit. “We all worked really hard this season and helped each other be better. Coach Rick and Coach Brigita (Mazar) played also a big role in our success and drive this Desert Vista High School volleyball aces Brooke Blutreich, left, and Taryn Ames, season.” The chemistry celebrate their win. (Zach Alvira/AFN Sports Editor) Ames and BlutreThe Thunder finished 9-3 overall, and ich share as partners stems from their offentered the team tournament as the No. season work with RPM Sand, a club beach 12 seed. They pushed fifth-ranked Millen- volleyball program located in Tempe and nium High School to the brink in the first Scottsdale.

They entered the pairs tournament as the fifth-ranked team, and advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Taylor Pope and Sydnee Broadway from Sandra Day O’Connor High School. They then beat Trinity Cavanaugh and Shannon Shields, who were part of the Division I team champion Xavier Prep. Ames and Blutreich defeated top-ranked Mady Noble and Mary Shroll from Corona del Sol High School before beating Basha high School’s Haley Carrington and Sam Drewry for the title. “Their communication and consistency is tough to beat,” Schapler said. “They understand the momentum shifts of the game and always believe they can win.” Ames and Blutreich will celebrate their title for now, but know more hard work is ahead to defend their titles next year as seniors. “To repeat our success as seniors next year we have to keep working really hard and training every day,” Ames said.

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