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Molestation arrest here puts spotlight on club sports BY JIM WALSH AFN Staff Writer

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he arrest last week of an Ahwatukee club baseball coach on charges he molested young players about nine years ago has raised questions about the scrutiny that club sports organizations give adults involved in their activities. And it has prompted police and experts on sexual predators to remind parents that

they must take an active role in protecting their children. “Organizations that sponsor any kind of youth activity have a responsibility to protect children,’’ said Becky Ruffner, executive director of Prevent Child Abuse of Arizona. “They must have two adults present at all times. Predators thrive on secrecy and deniability.’’ See

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She’s undaunted by Ahwatukee Farms’ collapse BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

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s the long legal battle over the future of the defunct Ahwatukee Lakes Golf Course entered a new stage, the founder of a key part of the True Life Companies’ shattered plan for the site has long since moved on. Exactly two years ago this month, True Life unveiled its “agrihood” vision for the 101-acre site closed since 2013. It included about 270 houses, a cafe, trails – and the Desert Gardens Montessori School. Founder and director Shetal Walters Shetal Walters saw the plan as an answer to her prayers for a place where she could expand and accommodate her pre-K-12 students because her current location on Warner Road near 51st Street in Ahwatukee was starting to get too crowded for her to realize all her ambitions for the school. Now, while True Life and former course owner Wilson Gee both filed appeals from a Superior Court judge’s ruling that the site must remain as – and be restored to – a golf

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course, Walters is philosophical about the lost opportunity She’s making do at her current location, where kids as young as 3 set tables and clear dishes for lunch, where 8-year-olds organize fund drives for children with cancer and

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City agrees to AG review of land deal after DiCiccio’s protest AFN NEWS STAFF

hoenix City Manager Ed Zuercher has bowed to Councilman Sal DiCiccio’s demand that the state attorney general’s office be asked to review a bargainpriced land deal involving 10 city-owned lots. DiCiccio two weeks ago called on constituents to request the state attorney general’s determination of whether the city violated the state’s prohibition of government gifts when it sold for $50,000 10 lots with a total appraised value of at least $700,000. “Arizona has a constitution that says these types of gifts to developers are illegal. It is called the gift clause,” DiCiccio posted on Facebook. “I would implore everybody to help on this that is concerned by asking the attorney general to look into the violation of the gift clause on this case.” The City Council on June 24 approved the deal at the request of the city manager. It sold 10 vacant lots in the Garfield Neighborhood Initiative effort at $50,000 apiece to Texas-based Trellis Company for development of “affordable, single-family owner-occupied residences,” according to

city records. DiCiccio said the land, located roughly in the area of Van Buren Street and I-10, was appraised at $700,000 a year ago and that with rising home values, the area likely is worth more now. He urged citizens to ask the state attorney general to require it “use an updated appraisal and not one that is over a year old, which was clearly expired.” In a response to DiCiccio, Zuercher noted that “the transaction rests on adequate consideration: sale of the 10 lots for a lower purchase price to induce the nonprofit developer to pay for offsite and onsite improvements and develop 10 houses that enable affordable home ownership for lowto medium-income persons. The sale of each house will also return the real estate to the tax rolls, which will generate revenue to the city.” He also said the developer, Trellis, has developed and sold affordable housing for decades.” But he also told DiCiccio, “Notwithstanding my view that the transaction complies with all applicable laws, I will transmit your letter, this memo, and the documents referenced above to

the attorney general in your name for his review.” DiCiccio claimed another developer was prepared to pay the city at least the year-old valuation price. DiCiccio said he was “guessing” that Zuercher submitted the paperwork to the AG “because we had so many people contact the attorney general on this case.” “This property deal is clearly problem,” he told the AFN. “If this isn’t considered illegal, then pretty much Phoenix can give away anything in these types of sweetheart deals. I have said this repeatedly: This is not a Republican or Democrat issue. It is clearly an insider dealing problem.” In April 2017, the Council had authorized the city Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) to issue a request for proposals for the sale and redevelopment of 13 city-owned vacant lots in the Garfield area. Three lots were packaged into one proposal and the 10 that were just sold constituted the second package, records show. That second package, about 1.44 acres, “consists of properties acquired and assembled by the city through the Slum and Blight Program over the past 21 years,” city records state.

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Legislative District 18, which encompasses Ahwatukee. This is the second set of questions. The first set appeared last week and the final set will be published next Wednesday, July 25. The entire

Donald Hawker

Regardless of what happens on the school voucher referendum in November, do you favor expanding the voucher program in the future? Why or why not? It’s pretty hard to disregard the referendum, the purpose of which is to restore the public district monopoly, not because it’s better but to conceal its deficiencies. Competition is healthy and vouchers are presently how that is accomplished. Do the three state universities need more funding and, if so, how would you increase it? If not, why not?

questionnaire from each candidate can be seen at Ahwatukee.com. The third Democratic candidate’s questionnaire, from Jennifer Jermaine, was not published last week because of an

oversight by the AFN. Consequently, her first and second set of answers are being published today. Her questionnaire also is at Ahwatukee.com

Jill Norgaard

Subject to research in particulars, I am generally opposed to increasing subsidization. Mega-size doesn’t necessarily equate to better education. In your view, have there been enough bipartisan approaches to issues in the Legislature in the last five years and how would you expand that bipartisanship? Bipartisanship only seems to be desired when Democrats are in minority. Would you respect someone who believed that abortion is murder to settle for only killing half of what he believed were helpless innocent humans, or let half the tens of thousands of “migrants” disobey? Your idea of law?

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Regardless of what happens on the school voucher referendum in November, do you favor expanding the voucher program in the future? Why or why not? Approximately, 50 percent of Maricopa County students take advantage of school choice, mostly through open enrollment. Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA) are an extension of that policy. Just as the GI bill, debit cards for veterans and Medicare provide our military, veterans and seniors with additional public or private choices, ESAs provide parents with additional educational choice. I am in favor of empowering parents to chose education best suited for their children. Do the three state universities need more funding and, if so, how would you increase it? If not, why not?

I supported recent budgets that have been responsibly restoring the funding amounts to the universities. The last fiscal year totaled approximately $859 million dollars. Maricopa Community Colleges are currently not receiving any general funds. This should be our next focus. Both systems contribute greatly to the availability of skilled workers and entrepreneurs in Arizona. In your view, have there been enough bipartisan approaches to issues in the Legislature in the last five years and how would you expand that bipartisanship? I have seen continuous improvement in bipartisanship the last two sessions. However, this area requires far more attention. It is worth noting that most bills we work on are nonpartisan, however, the ones that capture media attention are the partisan bills. I am proud of the fact that the bills I have worked on are predominantly supported and cosponsored by members of both parties.

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Regardless of what happens on the school voucher referendum in November, do you favor expanding the voucher program in the future? Why or why not? I support giving parents the most options possible so they can pick the best education for their children. Politics should never trap a kid in a failing school or one that isn’t meeting their needs. Competition is good for parents, kids, and schools themselves. Do the three state universities need more funding and, if so, how would you increase it? If not, why not? The state has increasingly asked the universities to stand on their own in spite

of a constitutional charge to help keep tuition as close to free as possible. I believe the state should team with the universities to provide funding and/or help them to become more reliably self-sufficient. In your view, have there been enough bipartisan approaches to issues in the Legislature in the last five years and how would you expand that bipartisanship? One big reason I’m running is Mitzi Epstein campaigned on legislating/ voting as a nonpartisan and lied. She’s one of the most partisan legislators in Arizona, voting against teacher pay raises, for instance, because it was a Republican bill. That’s terrible. Vote yes on good bills no matter who wrote them. See

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Meet The Democratic candidates for House in LD18 DENISE “MITZI” EPSTEIN Regardless of what happens on the school voucher referendum in November, do you favor expanding the voucher program in the future? Why or why not? No, I do not favor expanding Prop 305 ESA-vouchers. I will protect ESAs for special needs students, but we need to improve transparency for parents and taxpayers. Expanding them is wrong because that would drain even more money away from our public schools, where the vast majority of families choose to attend school. ESA-vouchers are not enough for a full private school education, especially if tuitions keep rising in private schools. Most Arizonans can’t afford private schools even with an ESA-voucher and expanding them will only harm the quality of education most of Arizona’s kids receive. Instead, we need to invest in our public-school system, with accountability measures to continuously improve them and transparency for parents and the public to keep a watchful eye on how tax dollars are spent. We have great school choices in Arizona where children may attend any public school regardless of where they live. We have robust charter school choices and ESAs for special needs students. Further expansion of ESAvouchers would harm the students in public district and charter schools now.

Do the three state universities need more funding and, if so, how would you increase it? If not, why not? Yes, tuition costs have skyrocketed in the past decade because the Legislature cut funding by more than 25 percent to our state universities, the highest cuts across the country. We need to do more to make sure higher education is affordable and attainable for everyone because more and more jobs require a higher degree. College is not the only path to a good career but we need to be sure it is affordable for those who choose it. In your view, have there been enough bipartisan approaches to issues in the Legislature in the last five years and how would you expand that bipartisanship? There is regular bipartisanship in the Legislature, but there needs to be more. We can expand this bipartisanship by working with each other respectfully and determining the best solutions to solve the problems facing our community. A highly effective way to increase bipartisanship would be for the majority party to assign committee chairmanships or vice chairmanships to members of the minority party. Currently, the majority party only appoints its own members to committee chairmanships and vice chairmanships. Also, then numbers of Democrats and Republicans on each committee should match the ratio of the whole House of Representatives.

Ladawn Stuben Regardless of what happens on the school voucher referendum in November, do you favor expanding the voucher program in the future? Why or why not? No. Public school funds should be used for public schools. While every parent has a choice to send their child to private school, that choice shouldn’t be subsidized by taxpayers at the expense of funding good public schools for every child. Do the three state universities need more funding and, if so, how would you increase it? If not, why not? Yes, but only if tuition rates are lowered.

Students and families should not bear the burden of huge tuition costs when state universities are supposed to be as nearly free as possible. Companies who do business in Arizona should be investing in higher education, either voluntarily or through taxes. In your view, have there been enough bipartisan approaches to issues in the Legislature in the last five years and how would you expand that bipartisanship? I have seen a very polarized Legislature where the minority is shut out of the process most of the time. I think we need to elect more Democrats to balance out the numbers before much progress can be made on bipartisanship.

Jennifer Jermaine Age: 38 Current employer/ job: Self-employed/ n o n p r o f i t management consultant Education: BA in international business from San Diego State University, master’s in public administration from Arizona State University Immediate Family: Michael Jermaine, one child Year you moved to LD 18: 2011 Last book read: “Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High, 2nd Edition” by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Genny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler Why are you running for the Arizona Legislature? All Arizonans deserve to have the same opportunities to succeed that were available to me. I decided to run because our state should be a place of safety, opportunity, and prosperity for all. Why should voters consider you? I have spent a significant portion of my career working on nonprofit policy and advocacy efforts. I am also a former chamber of commerce membership director. I bring a wide breadth of knowledge about how government, nonprofits, and industry interact on local, national, and international levels. I understand how all the sectors are inter-connected and dependent on each other. I hold a bachelor’s in international business with a focus on trade policy and a master’s in public administration. What sets you apart from the field of candidates you’re running in? I believe in examining all sides of an issue or problem and various proposed solutions before deciding on a course of action. I will meet with everyone, even if you disagree with me, because I want to understand your position and why you feel the way that you feel.

Does public education in Arizona need more funding? If so, how should that be accomplished? If not, why not? Yes it does. In reality, the only way Arizona will get new revenue is through a voter initiative because current law requires three-quarters of each chamber and the governor to raise taxes. Regardless of what happens on the school voucher referendum in November, do you favor expanding the voucher program in the future? Why or why not? I do not support the expansion of the ESA program. SB1431/Prop305 is a poorly written bill that does nothing to curb the existing fraud in the program. Additionally, those students who qualify under the original program would lose their priority status and risk not having ESAs available for students with disabilities, military families, and students in failing schools. Saying no to Prop305 keeps the original program intact and available to the students who need it the most. Do the three state universities need more funding and, if so, how would you increase it? If not, why not? Yes, to make tuition affordable again and align with our Arizona Constitution, we must restore the state funding to our universities and community colleges. I think we need to examine historic budgets and realign our funding priorities. We funded them in the past. Why did investing in our future workforce become un-prioritized? By taking a hard look at why and how they were defunded, we can reverse engineer and restore funding. In your view, have there been enough bipartisan approaches to issues in the Legislature in the last five years and how would you expand that bipartisanship? No. Our current Legislature puts partisanship and political maneuvering above the content and value of the legislation being proposed. I would evaluate each piece of legislation in front of my assigned committee based on the content of the bill and how it would affect the residents of LD18.

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a waiting-game mode,” she said. “We aren’t really attached to an outcome at this point. You know, I’m a firm believer that the universe has to take its course and the doors will open. That’s how the school got built.” Walters started the school in her home in 1996 and within three years, she had generated so much interest among parents that she built the school on its present site. The Lakes course offered hers a chance to implement a philosophy that encourages children to appreciate and respect nature and the environment. But the school, with an enrollment of about 265, and Walter’s hope of nearly doubling that number became as much a lightning rod for True Life’s opponents as its plan to build single and duplex houses. Lakes residents raised safety and other concerns about the traffic that Desert Gardens would generate in addition to the vehicles that already create congestion at certain times of the day from nearby Mountain Pointe High School. In the meantime, True Life waged a long and costly campaign to persuade just over half the approximate 5,400 Lakes homeowners to agree to change the covenants, conditions and restrictions governing the property’s use. That effort failed by at least several hundred signatures. In the meantime, attorney Tim Barnes pressed his courtroom fight on behalf of residents Linda Swain and Eileen Breslin, winning virtually every phase of the legal battle that culminated in Judge John Hannah’s determination that the CC&Rs required the course owner to maintain a course as well as his order earlier this year that a course of some

kind be restored. Prior to the October trial on the residents’ lawsuit, True Life announced it would build a “fun course” if it could build the homes. Plaintiffs Swain and Breslin rejected that offer and the case went to trial, ending in Hannah’s order. Both True Life and Gee have filed notices with the state Court of Appeals. Though no briefs have yet been filed, attorneys representing Gee’s companies have listed three main reasons for contesting Hannah’s decision. They contend Hannah erred in not granting their request for a summary judgment in their clients’ favor and that he abused his discretion by ordering the restoration and operation of a golf course and by refusing to change the CC&Rs “due to a change of circumstances affecting the property.” That change in circumstances, they contended at trial, largely relates to a reported decline in the popularity of golf for a variety of reasons. Barnes’ clients have consistently denied that’s the case. Their witnesses contended that there are four or five parties interested in running the course and that it would be a viable and profitable operation. They also said the cost of restoring the site to a golf course would probably be around $6 million – less than half the $14 million estimate by True Life’s experts. It’s unclear what will happen in the appeal since True Life has until Aug. 21 to pay the $8.2 million it had agreed on when it purchased the property from Gee. Gee has set a trustee sale for that date on the True Life note as well as on the $1.3 million note that Richard Brueninger signed when he bought the Club West Golf Course. See

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If no one steps forth on either property for the whole amount, both courses would revert back to Gee – who already has said Ahwatukee Lakes will never be a golf course again. “It doesn’t seem like there’s tremendous vision about what is going on” at the Lakes site, Walters said. “I still think the school up there would be amazing, but not in a silo, not in isolation.” She said she keeps an eye out for another site, noting, “We have no space left. We are stuck in here like sardines.” At the same time, she doesn’t want to leave Ahwatukee, especially since it attracts parents who live as far away as Gilbert and Casa Grande. Walter said that beyond looking at the Lakes as an ideal place for her school, she’s concerned about the course’s impact on Ahwatukee and its future.

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“I think our neighborhoods are aging, and as neighborhoods go through that evolution, it’s impacting people’s lives,” she said “The bigger picture here is that if we don’t take a hard look at how we can make this beautiful community continue to thrive, there’s a beautiful piece of property right there that was really awesome.” “Ahwatukee is such a beautiful area,” she said. “It’s my home besides a place for my business. But it needs new breath…I’m not saying I don’t agree with the neighbors. They want open space and all of that.” But, she feels, the Lakes neighborhood “needs to revitalized” because as it ages with the rest of the community, “it’s affecting people, it’s affecting businesses.” She admits, “I haven’t given up hope on the golf course” but a bigger question looms over the Lakes golf course because “it has to have an identity.” “I mean,” she added, “What’s it going to be when it grows up?”

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Richard Allen Gallegos, 53, of the 1700 block West Wildwood Drive, Ahwatukee, was arrested last week by Chandler police on suspicion of a long list of sex charges stemming from incidents involving two victims, according to Sgt. Dan Mejia, a police spokesman. The charges include five counts of sexual conduct with a minor and three counts of child molestation. Detectives wrote that the abuse occurred while Gallegos was a coach for a club baseball team that practiced in Ahwatukee, Chandler and Tempe. In court documents, police said Gallegos was alone with one of two male victims, who were between 11 and 14 years old when the alleged molestation occurred. He is accused by police of committing a sex act on a boy inside a bathroom at Sun Ray Park in Ahwatukee. Police alleged that he committed a similar act with a victim in the parking lot of a fast food restaurant in Phoenix and while driving a boy to a teammate’s birthday party in his car. Another incident involving such a sex act

occurred inside the defendant’s car while they were parked in a church parking lot in Lake Havasu City. Police also accused Gallegos of forcing a boy into a sexual act while he was supposedly consoling the victim after his team lost a baseball game. The court document said the case against Gallegos crystallized when a male victim, who is now 21, told police that Gallegos had molested him when he played on the team when he was 11 to 14 years old. The second victim, who also was 11 to 14 years old at the time, was interviewed by detectives and recounted sexually abusive incidents to police, Mejia said. Mejia said police had dropped a previous investigation in 2009 because the boys declined to reveal abuses. “During this time, Gallegos helped coach a club baseball team in Ahwatukee and volunteered as a baseball coach at Seton Catholic Preparatory High School in Chandler. Detectives at the time did not have enough evidence to charge Gallegos with a crime,’’ according to a Chandler police press release. Seton sent an email to parents after the arrest, saying that while no incident have been discovered involving his involvement at the school, “We are

cooperating with the police investigation and we seek to learn more about the situation.” Gallegos admitted he was close to one of the victims, but he denied sexually abusing him, the court document said. Police and child advocates say the Gallegos case also shows how difficult it is for victims of any gender – but especially males – to come forward and report such hurtful experiences. They are hoping that victims who have buried the psychological trauma caused by abuse many years are inspired by the courage of the 21-year-old victims, who were 14 when they were molested, to finally report molestation. Chandler police Detective Ashley Nolan, who has investigated sex crimes for 6½ years, echoed Ruffner’s reminder to parents and adults involved in club sports. “There should be very minimal situations where a child is alone with an adult,’’ she said. Nolan said predators usually follow a somewhat predictable pattern of abuse. They start by targeting vulnerable children, who sometimes are estranged from their parents or are not getting enough attention for other reasons. Predators gradually take steps to gain

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unlikely to report abuse to their parents. The case also spotlights the level of background checks and supervision given coaches and other adults involved in club sports. Club teams, often referred to as travel teams, generally attract serious players who hope to advance into college or even professional sports after graduating from high school. The teams typically travel to tournaments in Arizona and other states. Rick Kelsey, chief executive officer of the Arizona Soccer Association, said he knows it is impossible to catch every potential predator, but it his obligation to protect children in every way possible. “We do background checks on all of our coaches,’’ he said, with two or three applicants rejected every year for a variety of reasons. “Anytime you are involved in youth sports, safety is paramount.’’ Kelsey said youth organizations are under increasing pressure to assure the safety of children in every way possible, especially in the aftermath of sexual abuse cases involving Olympic athletes, including the U.S women’s gymnastics

team. Congress established the U.S. Center for SafeSport to investigate allegations of sexual abuse within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympics, focusing on the 49 governing bodies involved with Olympic sports. SafeSport also conducts training sessions on how to prevent sexual abuse aimed at any sport. The federal mandatory reporting law resulted in 1,037 reports of potential abuse during the organization’s 15 months in existence, with 289 sanctions imposed and 149 individuals ruled permanently ineligible. More than 400,000 people have completed an online training session. For decades, Arizona has had a mandatory law for reporting sexual abuse, although there have been instances of it not being followed properly. “Irrespective of legal obligations, there are moral obligations,’’ Kelsey said. One unintended consequence is that some people who would otherwise be interested in helping children decide to avoid coaching, Kelsey said. “We lose these people because they are afraid of this perception,’’ he said. Still, Kelsey said, parents need to ask what organization is sanctioning a

team, whether it’s part of a league or a club team that travels to tournaments, and whether the coaches have been vetted properly through background checks. “The complication of it is these club teams,’’ Kelsey said. “I am convinced we are doing everything we can. We have all the right intentions to do all the right things.’’ Although background checks are important, Ruffner said, it’s important for parents not to think of them as a panacea for weeding out would-be abusers. “Background checks are fine and well

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nother football game hadn’t gone Joe Schiller’s way, and the thousands of dollars of debt he had accumulated from betting was about to bury him. With his life spinning out of control, he hopped in his car with his thenpregnant wife’s paycheck in his pocket and went into hiding for two months. Haunted by suicidal thoughts, Joe Watson had blown every cent playing cards and felt like he was running out of options. The clean-shaven, well-spoken writer pushed a hand in his jacket pocket to make it look like he was carrying a gun. He burst through the doors of a gas station in Scottsdale, demanding the cashier open the register. The bright lights, cheap drinks and heart-pounding rush of a winning bet have fueled an industry that generates more than $100 billion a year in this country, according to the American Gaming Association. But to the estimated 9 million Americans – 3 percent of the population,

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according to the National Council on Problem Gambling – who suffer from gambling addiction, it’s the big losses, the desperation and the hopelessness that linger in their hearts and minds. On May 18, 2018, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders classified problem gambling as a disease for the first time. However, approval of and excitement for gambling across the country has never been more fervent. A 2016 report from the American Gaming Association shows that 40 states have some type of legalized casinos. According to a Gallup poll, 69 percent of Americans view gambling as morally acceptable, an alltime high. And since the Supreme Court’s recent ruling to lift the federal ban on sports gambling, the majority of the country now supports its legalization. Recently, Gov. Doug Ducey voiced support for new legislation that would legalize sports gambling, and tribal leaders have expressed willingness to renegotiate the gaming compact with lawmakers so that new policies could be implemented. Meanwhile, Schiller, Michael and Watson still are trying to rectify the

shattered relationships, crushing debts and criminal charges left in the wake of their addiction. On a warm night about 25 years ago, a woman slurring her words and reeking of booze walked into Charter Hospital in Phoenix, where Bobbe McGinley was the addictions program director. She assumed the woman was an alcoholic but asked her what the problem was. “She drank so much because she had lost a lot of money at a casino in Fort McDowell,” McGinley recalled. “I realized that the story she was telling me was not unlike what I hear from other patients about drugs and alcohol, only she was talking about gambling.” That’s when McGinley realized not enough attention was being given to those seeking the thrill of winning big, only to lose it all. She became an expert in problem gambling. McGinley is now the clinical director at ACT Counseling and Education. “If your parents present something that looks like fun, you’re going to adapt to that as a child and think it’s fun as you’re growing up, until consequences happen,”

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she said. Watson, 46, who grew up near Kingman and later moved with his family to Las Vegas, was born and raised around gambling. “My family’s main source of recreation came from going to the casinos,” Watson said. “I’d tag along. I became comfortable in that environment. I’ve been playing poker almost my whole life. I played my first game of blackjack when I was 5 years old.” “I was really comfortable with games of chance,” Watson said. “That became my escape, my coping mechanism.” The innocent adrenaline rush of raking a small mound of pennies over to his side of the coffee table led Schiller to become an avid card player. Years later, he and a group of friends took a weekend trip to Las Vegas. They hit the table games hard. As the cards were dealt and the dice were thrown, his stack of chips piled higher. When the dust settled, Schiller walked out a winner, up $10,000. “Looking back now, I wish I never

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gambled again after that day,” he said. “Everything leading up to that was good. From there, it just got worse because you get the big win and you think you can do it again. “Sometimes you do, but it gets outweighed by all the losses and all the lying.” McGinley says Schiller and Watson fit the profile of an “action gambler,” the type who bets on card games, horse races and sports because they believe those games offer a level of control and require a level of skill to win. When an action gambler first starts gambling, they go through what is known as the “winning phase.” This is a period of time when a player experiences wins – sometimes big wins – that make them believe they possess a natural talent for whatever their preferred game may be. “It’s exciting, if you win,” McGinley said. “They kind of feel like they’re on top of the world, and that’s what keeps them going.” Watson collided with addiction like a speeding car hitting a brick wall. Turning to casinos for the fix, he would go three to four days straight playing cards, fueled not by drugs or alcohol but the rush of winning a hand. He’d play blackjack, looking for a big win until his chips dwindled down into small stack. Then, he’d go play poker to rebuild his wealth, so that he could go back in on a big hand at blackjack. It was a cycle that would repeat itself until Watson ran out of money. As the losses topped $50,000, Watson, who said he battled depression early in life, attended Gamblers Anonymous meetings, which included a 12-step program, but it didn’t take. Before long, he’d be back at the tables, where he was a regular. Watson experienced what’s known as the “losing phase,” which occurs when gamblers bet on long shots and wager on hands when they should be folding. During the losing phase, the action gambler starts “chasing losses,” thinking they can make back every dollar with a single good hand. Habit becomes addiction. The gambler can’t get up and leave the table, slot machine or race track. Eventually, problem gamblers start borrowing or stealing money, and make every effort to hide their illness. Schiller, 53, loved playing poker, but it was his love of sports that took over his life, plummeting him into more than $20,000 of debt. Eighteen years ago, he contacted

a sports bookie. Unlike gambling at a casino, this type of betting doesn’t require an up-front wager. “Betting with a bookie is done with ‘phantom dollars,’” Schiller said. “You’re just betting money on a weekly basis and hoping to come out on the positive side, but it can just get out of control.” In a matter of mere months, Schiller’s finances and marriage had been tanked by sports gambling. It wasn’t until the burly, scruffy-faced Schiller returned to his pregnant wife, after leaving her and his problem behind for two months, that he received the ultimatum, which served as his wake-up call, his rock bottom. “My wife more or less told me to get help or else she’d leave,” Schiller said. “Everybody has to have a reason to get help and to stay on the road to recovery. Mine was my family.” That’s when Schiller met McGinley and started on the long, difficult road of rehabilitation. Watson robbed a gas station, but his crime spree didn’t stop there. He went on to commit five more robberies in 2007, court documents show. He later was convicted of armed robbery and sentenced to 12 years in prison. For many problem gamblers, rock

bottom doesn’t mean a moment of clarity. It means the end. The National Council on Problem Gambling estimates that one in five problem gamblers will attempt suicide, which is about twice the rate of other addictions. “The financial devastation alone just makes it seem like there is no way out,” Michael said. “I think that’s why the suicide rates are so high for those who suffer from gambling addiction. Sometimes it’s not just the person who is gambling’s money. They often take the family’s money, kids’ money and college funds,” he added. Now free, Watson says he hasn’t gambled in almost a decade. Along with creative writing, he has found new ways to cope. “I meditate. I spend a lot of time with my family, my wife, my stepson. I play guitar,” he said. He found a new purpose in life and an understanding of why he made past mistakes. “I think that I felt an obligation to present myself a certain way,” Watson said. “It required a certain level of prosperity. I think I put too much pressure on myself to move in society a certain way.” Schiller enjoys watching sports even more now that he doesn’t have any skin in the game. “When I was watching and betting, I

was a nervous wreck,” he said. “Now, I just enjoy the game for the game. I love sports and love watching.” But his recovery has been hard-fought. About three years ago, his addiction came roaring back. This time, it drove him back to the poker tables. Before his illness could chew him up and spit him out again, he called McGinley. “You can’t get complacent. Your addiction is waiting for you in another room doing pushups,” Schiller said, adding: “I try to remember that the lows are always worse than the highs, that’s for sure. I’ve lost so many friends over this addiction.” McGinley has worked with the casinos, and he is encouraged by training provided to staff members and the programs in place to turn away problem gamblers. However, he and others worry that there simply isn’t enough awareness about the disease. They said that legalizing sports gambling would “absolutely” increase the number of problem gamblers they treat. “It’s not about the money,” he said. “It’s not a moral issue. It’s a disease, and some insurance companies don’t even consider it a disease. I think this field is going to be way different, way bigger, in 10 years.”

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Ahwatukee man saluted for barbershop quartet accomplishment BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

hen thousands of singers representing hundreds of barbershop quartets from around the world gathered in Orlando, Florida, two weeks ago, they paused for a moment during their four-day convention to salute Ted Bradshaw of Ahwatukee. They marked a half-century since Bradshaw and his three singing mates in the Western Continentals won the international competition that has always been a part of the 80-year-old Barbershop Harmony Society’s annual convention. Not only did the Western Continentals beat out dozens of competitors back then, but they did it only four years after forming. They were bound for glory almost from the time they started singing together in 1964, winning a district competition that year. A year later, they placed eighth in the internationals. Two years later, they won the silver and they sang their way to the gold the following year at the society’s annual convention in Cincinnati. Singing has dominated Bradshaw’s 84

years. He met his wife, Shirley, in a choir in the town where they grew up, outside Columbus, Ohio. He earned a Fulbright Scholarship to study for a year at Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 1937. He made it to the finals in rehearsals for the New York Metropolitan Opera one year. He’s performed all over the country and at a few stops abroad. He sang the lead role of Don Jose in the Arizona Opera Company’s first production of “Carmen” in 1976. He sang in musicals and in church choirs. He and the Western Continentals even got on national TV in 1984, appearing on the “Jimmy Dean Show” on New Year’s Eve. Bradshaw figures there were years when half his weekends were spent on the road with the Western Continentals, performing in competitions and concerts. He did this all because he liked to sing. “My wife will tell you it was a lot of commitment on her part,” said Bradshaw, recalling how he often would be on the road,

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Ted Bradshaw of Ahwatukee and his wife Shirley traveled to Florida earlier this month so that the Barbeshop Harmony Society could honor his onetime barbershop quartet, the Western Continentals, could on the 50th anniversary of its championship win.

leaving his wife to care for two of their four children in the early years of their marriage. “She was home raising two boys, cutting the grass and working to pay the bills and I’m out there singing.” Asked why she did it, Shirley is matter of fact in her reply: “I really didn’t have any choice. We got along and I loved him and I

know he loved singing.” For all that love of singing, none of the couple’s three sons share their father’s passion and their daughter has perfected her musical talent on the clarinet – not voice. Bradshaw began singing in barbershop See

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Kiwanis Club turns again to Ahwatukee to help pregnant teens AFN News Staff

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Kiwanis Club volunteers create a festive atmosphere at the babyb shower for teen and expecting moms.

hwatukee resident Andi Pettyjohn is once again turning to the community for help in gathering items for a baby shower for pregnant teens and teen moms in foster care. This year, she and the rest of her fellow members in the Kiwanis Club of Ahwatukee, will hold the shower Sept. 22, which also benefits students in Compadre High School’s teen pregnancy program as well as those in shelters. A “sorting day” will be held Sept. 15. The Kiwanis Club tries to give the young moms a “baby shower experience,” complete with refreshments and gifts. “These young women are alone in

their pregnancy and parenting experience without family and friends to support them,” Pettyjohn said. “They can use our help to make it easier for them

to beat the odds in this hard life.” The parenting teens from Compadre High School’s program also will be invited to “shop” for free clothing and

necessities for their babies. Other donations will be given to moms in crisis at The Phoenix Dream Center, UMOM, Tumbleweed and other shelters. Foster parents who are fostering babies will also benefit. Pettyjohn said the community can help in many ways – and she needs all the help she and the other Kiwanians can get. For one thing, she needs volunteers for the shower, the sorting day and the day before the shower. They can sign up See

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Catholic group gives two national honors to local author’s novel

books and student publications. Within Catholic media circles, they are the highest recognition given to work done in the U.S. and Canada. A deacon at Corpus Christi Parish in Ahwatukee, Lambert has worn many hats over the years and author is his latest. He and his wife, Debbie, are in Ahwatukee’s Lil’ Debbie Band, which has been performing for 17 years. (AFN file photo) A retired phar- Ahwatukee author Dennis Lambert and wife Debbie have had a band maceutical sales and for 17 years that plays in area venues. marketing executive, he also is a poet and marathon runner. ambitions amid myriad other activities. Enroute Books and Media published Various authors and professors have “The Table,” which Lambert spent four praised the novel as an inspirational and years writing as he tried to fit his novel suspenseful piece of storytelling, with one critic calling it “a gripping and beautiful story that displays the peculiarity of God’s plan and how He can bring all things together for good.” The book stems from Lambert’s reﬂections on the Roman centurion who wanted Jesus to heal a beloved servant but felt unworthy to have him enter his house. Instead, he told Jesus he believed he could heal him without coming inside. “It is a great testimony of faith,” said Lambert, explaining that he began wondering what happened to the centurion after that encounter. From there, his story traces a series of events where the table exerts a miraculous inﬂuence as it finds its way into the hands of a despairing rock musician. Even before he retired after 29 years in the pharmaceutical industry, the Lake Forest College graduate also began a two-year study at the Phoenix Catholic Diocese’s Kino Catechetical Institute, because he wanted “to dedicate more time to writing and to serving the Church.” Lambert said he has long had a passion for writing “but never thought that I could write an entire novel.” He had written unpublished poetry – including an annual family Christmas poem since 1983 – and some short stories, including three Christmas-related

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stories about a “quirky but lovable elf named Pritchard” that he now hopes to publish. Like his novel, the Pritchard the Elf stories contain “teaching and moral components.” “After getting favorable feedback on those stories, an idea for a novel popped into my head as I was ﬂying back from a business trip,” Lambert said, adding: “I took out my computer right then and there and began to write the first chapter. As I got deeper and deeper into writing the story, I began to think, why not? Why couldn’t I write a complete novel? Why not at least try? My commitment then became to finish the story. Whether it ever got published or not, I vowed to myself to at least finish it.” He credits his first novel’s publication to his innate perseverance and the fact that “my years in sales have greatly thickened my skin and prepared me for the boatload of rejection that comes with submitting a book for either representation by an agent and or for direct acceptance from a publisher.” For aspiring novelists, he offers several tips. “Ensure that you have work properly edited and the pitch that you give is all it can be,” he said. “Agents and publishers get inundated with thousands upon thousands queries, and if you don’t hook them right away and/or if there are grammatical errors, they will quickly pass your submission and will be on to the next. “Secondly and perhaps most importantly, you need to be persistent and have thick skin. The more queries you put out, the more nos you will get, but the more queries you put out, the better the chance that you will get finally get a yes.” “The Table” is available on amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com. Information: dennislambert-writer.com.

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he Catholic Press Association has given two national awards to an Ahwatukee author’s novel about a fictional table built by Jesus’ grandfather that is handed down over centuries until a man encounters it during a spiritual crisis and emotional loss. Dennis Lambert’s “The Table” won first place for Best Book by a Small Publisher and third place for Best Novel for a story that can be described as historicalinspirational fiction. The award comes as Lambert is putting the finishing touches on his second book, called “The Space Between Good and Evil.” That story focuses on a guard at one of the most deplorable Nazi concentration camps who is reunited with his former pastor, now one of his prisoners. Encouraged by the priest he once admired, he realizes the good he can do while assigned there. The Catholic Press Association awards recognize excellence in four areas of Catholic media – print, film,

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Dog owners should mind these tips to prevent ‘dry drowning’ BY MALINDA MALONE AFN Guest Writer

ost people have never heard of dry, or secondary, drowning, but it is a very real danger for children and pets. Because we live in Arizona, where so many of us have swimming pools and practically live in them during the summer, you need to be aware of this form of drowning. Quite simply put, inhaling water while swimming causes excess fluid to build up in the lungs, making breathing difficult. This can actually drown your dog hours or even days after swimming! Your pup will, essentially, seem like a drunk human if dry drowning does begin to occur. Vomiting with slowed and dazed movements are two things you should notice immediately. Difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, skin and gums that change color, drooling and coughing are other symptoms to keep an eye out for. So, how can we prevent it? Don’t squirt them in the face. Don’t spray the hose at the dog’s face. They love this...just trying to bite at the water but the chances of inhaling the water is too high. Make your dog take a break. They’re likely not going to let you know they’re all done playing in the water for the day. As far as they’re concerned, chasing that stick a couple more times is all they want in the world. Make a plan to keep ses-

sions short or take regular breaks. Always keep an eye on them. If they seem to be taking in a lot of water while swimming, take a break and maybe don’t throw that stick quite as far out. Puppies need more breaks and should be taught to swim first before attempting water play. Mindful observation is key. Don’t encourage diving. Don’t encourage your dog to dive for toys under the water – even in shallow water. Dogs open their mouths wide to pick up whatever they’re after, and chances are if they’re in the water, they’ll be getting a little of that too. Choose toys that ﬂoat if you’re playing fetch in the water. Choosing a ﬂat toy rather than round one will also keep your dog’s mouth a little more shut and lessen the amount of water being gulped down. Also, make sure your dog knows where the stairs in the pool are located. Most pups’ automatic reaction is to try and clamber up the side. Unfortunately, this isn’t where they can get out! Ensuring they know the proper way to exit is a huge safety precaution, especially if they happen to find their way in when no one is home to supervise. If you do suspect your dog is suffering from water intoxication, take them immediately to the vet. Of course, dry drowning can also occur in humans, so please keep an eye on the little ones.

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quartets during his first full-time job after high school at Owens Corning Glass in Newark, Ohio. “They had a company chorus and the director of the chorus was on the faculty at Denison University,” he recalled. “He came over to me after chorus rehearsal one night and asked if I would come in and sing tenor in his barbershop quartet.” Told they needed a tenor, Bradshaw went and liked the “bunch of real nice gentlemen he met.”

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And in the music they made, he said, he found “the joy of the sounds of heaven.” After moving to Arizona in 1957, Bradshaw eventually hooked up three other barbershop singers. In 1964, the Continentals were born, with him as lead singer – a position that basically provides the melody in a performance. He also found a new line of work in data processing and eventually ended up working in the airline industry. He saw a big difference early on in the barbershop quartet scene between the West and where he grew up. “Back on the East Coast, barbershop

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guys can drive 50 to 200 miles one way and visit 20 to 30 barbershop chapters. They’re all over the place,” he said. “Out here, we had to go to California just to get to a barbershop competition.” But all that has changed not just in the West but around the world. “There is barbershop singing throughout the world and now has grown to the point where most countries have their own barber society,” he said. Eventually, Bradshaw gave up singing

in barbershop quartets, but “somewhere in the last five to 10 years I started singing with a Phoenix chorus.” But soon age took its toll. “You’re spending like three hours on rehearsal night standing on the risers and my legs gave out,” he said. But a few years ago, he had to quit, noting his voice had become “real gravelly.” “I still mumble along with my church choir and that type of stuff,” he said wistfully. “But basically I can’t sing anymore.”

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The Ahwatukee Republican Women will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, at Ahwatukee Country Club, 12432 S. 48th St. Guests will be Arizona Secretary of State Michelle Reagan and state Sen. Kimberly Yee, who is running for state treasurer. ARW President Cindy Casaus reminds men that just because “women” is part of the organization’s title, men are welcome to the meetings. Information: ahwatukeerepublicanwomen.com.

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Desert Vista High debate team makes ﬁnals in tournament

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Student exchange program seeks Ahwatukee host families

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs is looking for Ahwatukee families to host boys and girls between the ages of 15 to 18 from a variety of countries, ranging from Norway and Spain to Italy and Japan. Hosts treat the students as family members, giving both the students and families a rich cultural experience. ASSE students have pocket money for personal expenses and full health, accident and liability insurance. They are academically selected into the program, and host families can choose their student from a wide variety of backgrounds, countries and personal interests. Information: 800-733-2773 or host.asse.com.

Legion Post 64 needs help on annual golf tournament

Even though Ahwatukee American Legion Post 64’s annual golf tournament is Dec. 7 at Legacy Golf Resort, organizers aren’t wasting any time putting out a call for the community’s help. “We are in need of volunteers that can help us with the many things that need to be done to make this event a success,” chairman Doug Patterson said. “We need to gather prizes for our raffle, get golfers to sign up to play, and engage sponsors to support us.” One big need is a major sponsor, which would get its name on banners, the website, some golf item like a shirt or hat. Volunteers and prospective sponsors can contact at dpatterson27@cox.net or 602-791-6843.

Y OPAS needs volunteer drivers to help elderly local residents

The YMCA Outreach Program for Ahwatukee Seniors needs volunteers who can spend even a few hours driving elderly people to medical appoints or grocery shopping and other errands. Volunteers must pass a background check and then can choose the hours they want to participate. Information: jill.sears@vosymca.org or 602-2126076.

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Today’s the luncheon deadline

Ahwatukee Foothills Friends and Neighbors meeds your $15 check by today if you want to attend a monthly luncheon July 23 at Famous Dave’s BBQ, 3250 W. Frye Road, Chandler, near the Chandler Fashion Center DETAILS>> Contact Marsha Chipman at chippymom@ hotmail.com.

Learn about Medicare

Licensed insurance advisor Gregory Geryak will discuss everything you wanted to know about Medicare. From your rights and options to how to enroll. This is an informational session. He’s also available for a personal appointment. DETAILS>> 5-6 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. RSVP requested. 480-7975615 or greg.geryak#gjgia.com.

Taiko Rocks the Library

Explore the fascinating culture of Japan and the Far East through exciting performances and an interactive lecture that showcases the mesmerizing Taiko drum, beautiful bamboo wind instruments and the unique percussion instruments of Japan, China, Korea and Vietnam. DETAILS>> 2-3 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 3-12. Free. Tickets are required and available in the library 30 minutes before start time on the day of the program.

THURSDAY, JULY 19

LD 18 candidates debate

The Clean Elections Commission will host all three Democrats and all three Republicans running in the

Aug. 28 primary election for House in Legislative District 18, which includes Ahwatukee. DETAILS>> 6 p.m., Four Points by Sheraton Phoenix South Mountain, 10831 S. 51st St., Ahwatukee. Free and open to the public.

SATURDAY, JULY 21

Treasure Island: LIVE!

Enjoy a live performance of Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel Treasure Island, a fantastical tale of pirates, buried treasure, and adventure! The Hampstead Stage Company performs this swashbuckling story about the danger of greed and the importance of helping others. This program was made possible with generous support from the Maricopa County Library District. DETAILS>> 2-3 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 3-12. Free. Tickets are required and available in the library 30 minutes before start time on the day of the program.

Tuesday, July 24

Creative planning and journaling

Do you have a New Year’s resolution to get organized but don’t know where to start? Bring your planner, bullet journal, or notebook and learn some tips on laying out your tasks and goals while exercising your creativity! The fourth Tuesday of each month we’ll get those creative gears turning, get organized together, and help you reach those goals! Introductory bullet journal and all other supplies provided by the Friend of the Phoenix Public Library. DETAILS>> 4-6 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E Chandler Blvd. Free. No registration required.

SUNDAYS

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 new clubs meet in Ahwatukee every Sunday the chess club for players at all skill levels and Knitters Anonymous for all levels of knitters and people who crochet. DETAILS>> The Chess Club meets at 11 a.m. and Knitters Anonymous meets at 2 p.m., both at Sun Cup Café, 1241 E Chandler Blvd. For either club, call 480246-1912 for more information.

TinkerTime

Explore hands-on creative ways to design, experiment, and invent while learning about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) through tinkering. #stem #tinkertime #IronwoodLibrary DETAILS>> Sundays, 2:00-4:00 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E Chandler Blvd. Ages 6-11. Free. No registration required.

Our Faith Bible Study

This biblical scripture study embraces a spirit-filled, intellectually honest, and refreshingly understandable exploration of God’s Word. Lessons will combine

Christian and Jewish theology along with bible history, archaeology and linguistics for a rich learning experience. DETAILS>> 9:15 a.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee Information: 480-8932579. www.mvlutheran.org/classes.

MONDAYS

Sign language for crawlers

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

Sign language for walkers

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

Power Partners meet

The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce’s Power Partners meets. It’s a category-specific networking and leads group. Non-Chamber members can attend one event to “check it out.” DETAILS>> Noon-1 p.m.at Native Grill and Wings 5030 See

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No matter the reason for selling your home, whether that be a job relocation, upsizing, downsizing or due to divorce or other family matters, there are many considerations you must take a look at prior to undertaking this emotional and trying task. Here are a few things I often discuss with sellers.

1. Set Your Priorities What I mean by this is understand the reason you are selling. Once you understand the “why” of selling, it helps to place tangential but related issues into focus. Is there a specific date being imposed due to a change of jobs? Pending divorce? Kids are gone and the extra large space is no longer required? Understanding these “hard” issues will help you decide on pricing considerations (what is your “take-away” goal…is there a net-net you are seeking?), your choice of agents and whether you choose to undertake some sprucing up of the old castle prior to listing the home for sale.

2. Interview Agents One of the easiest mistakes a seller can make is to overestimate their perceived home value and then choosing an agent willing to list the home for that perceived value merely so that agent gets the listing from the seller without doing proper due diligence. Ugh. Promises. Promises. Promises. But listing for the highest price is usually not the best choice of Realtors. And oh by the way, those third-party brokers (think of popular services that promise to buy your house for a fair price immediately and “make your life easier” without open houses, buyer showings, etc.) will make a lot of money off you. That is their business. Instead, consider Realtors affiliated with strong brokerages like Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty with branding prowess that provides wide exposure to the market and a Realtor that realistically prices the home to maximize the sale price without it lingering on the market for months upon agonizing months. Ask your future Realtor for suggested selling preparations, intended marketing, anticipated days on market to sell and related considerations, with special focus on ‘positional pricing.’ Never heard of positional pricing? Call me for an explanation!

3. Think Like a Buyer Successfully listing and selling your home requires you to think like a buyer. What attracted you to your home? Are those qualities the same qualities a different buyer will seek? Are the priorities and qualities of the home when you bought it still relevant? What about the neighborhood? The community? The schools and nearby businesses? What about proximity to employment? Also, a very important consideration I often recommend is to do a pre-listing inspection. Whatever maladies are discovered, it is easier to address those issues prior to being under contract deadlines. This additional time allows you to get better pricing from contractor for necessary work to be completed and take away any future negotiation issues a buyer make seek to use and lower the price of the home.

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E. Ray Road, Ahwatukee. Contact: Gina Jenkins 480990-5444

Little Bytes

Kids can learn the foundations of coding and computer commands before they can write or spell! Fun activities, apps and games will teach the fundamentals of simple logic, sequencing and coding language. #stem DETAILS>> 3-4 p.m. (except July 30) Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 4-7. Free. No registration.

LD 18 Dems meet monthly

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

Big Bytes

What do video games, robots and self-driving cars have in common? Code! You can become a coding master by learning Code.org, Kodable, Scratch, Tynker, HTML and more. Beginners welcome. DETAILS>> 4-5 p.m. (except July 30) Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 8-17. Free. No registration required. Tickets are limited and available at the library 30 minutes before the program.

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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. Free. No registration required.

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, 480990-5444.

Estrangement support

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Coloring for grown-ups

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. Free. Information: 480460-1025 and office@desertfoothills.org

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

Three to five-year-olds (accompanied by a favorite adult) enjoy stories, games and activities designed to nourish the skills that lead to success in school – persistence, flexibility and problem-solving. What is your child learning? Your preschooler is learning about the world and how to master emotions and desires. By teaching her how to focus, take turns, and think creatively, you will get her ready for school. This program includes basic concept knowledge (colors, numbers, letters) as well as structured activities. Free tickets are limited and available 30 minutes before all program start times on the day of the program. DETAILS>> 10:30-11:15 a.m., (except July 31) Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 3-5. Free. Tickets are limited & available in the library 30 minutes before program start time.

WEDNESDAYS

Tour the Capitol

State Rep. Jill Norgaard, R-Ahwatukee, will host tours of the State Capitol every Wednesday through July. People can visit the museum, tour Bolin Plaza and

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by emailing info@ahwatukeekiwanis. org, going online to ahwatukeekiwanis. org, or calling her at 602-402-6267. People and businesses also can help by donating items. She’s enlisted 10 dropoff sites in and around Ahwatukee to make it as easy as possible for donors to get their gifts to the Kiwanis Club. New and gently used items that are sought include baby clothing in sizes newborn to 5T, socks, booties, sippy cups, strollers, diapers, blankets, gift cards, toys, shoes and just about anything else a little tot and his or her mom could use. Money also is welcome, and donations can be made through the Kiwanis Club website.

check out the House’s chambers. DETAILS>> 10 a.m., Email tgardner@azleg.gov to RSVP.

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 today. DETAILS>> 6:20 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St, Ahwatukee. Information: 480-8932579. www.mvlutheran.org.

ToddlerTime with signing

Toddlers 24-47 months-old, accompanied by a favorite adult, enjoy interactive activities that encourage emerging language skills such as stories, songs, games, and playtime. Children and caregivers also practice Baby Sign Language, a great way to help young children develop communication skills, in this an active session. Using sign language will speed your toddler’s language development by six-12 months. Tickets are limited & available in the library 30 minutes before program start time. DETAILS>> 10:30-11:00 a.m.,(except July 4) Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 24-47 months. Free.

Sit, Stay, Read!

Young readers & listeners can sign up for reading time with a registered therapy animal & human team. Read to Truffles. DETAILS>> 4-5 p.m., (except July 4) Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 5-10. Free. No registration required.

This is the fourth year the Kiwanis Club has been organizing the shower with Pettyjohn as a kind of “shower boss.” Menotrs who have worked with these young moms say gifts are desperately needed and shouldn’t be considered a luxury. The girls often are isolated and stigmatized, and many don’t get to have baby showers. Those who are in Compadre’s dropout prevention program can’t make class when they don’t have diapers or clothes for their babies. Kiwanis has also set up a Target baby registry that can be accessed by entering first name Kiwanis and last name Ahwatukee.

Where gifts can be dropped off Here are donation drop-off locations for Kiwanis’ Community Baby Shower. All are in Ahwatukee unless otherwise stated: Ahwatukee Community Swim & Tennis Center, 4700 E. Warner Road Vision Community Management, 16625 S. Desert Foothills Pkwy. West USA Realty, 4505 E. Chandler Blvd. Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA, 1030 E. Liberty Lane. United Brokers Group, 106 S. Kyrene Road. Maricopa OBGYN Ahwatukee, 4530 E. Knox Road. Grace Garden, 10841, S. 48th St. Horizon Honors, 6233 S. 48th St. Whiz Kids Playland, 15425 S. 48th St.

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Balance desperately needed in approach to immigration By DAVID LEIBOWITZ AFN Columnist

hen the talk turns to immigration, my mind drifts to the days before the First World War, to my ancestors making the long journey by ship from Europe. These were my great grandparents, immigrants who came from Russia and Poland through Ellis Island at the turn of the 20th century. What few afternoons I shared with them as a boy have long been lost to time. It’s unfortunate, because I have so many questions. Like: What drew them across the Atlantic Ocean? What about this America sparked a dream in them? What were they ﬂeeing? What did they hope to find? Such questions feel vital to me today, because a dozen decades later the news teems with tales of immigrants risking everything

to come to this nation – only to be met with vitriol and handcuffs, a confused asylum process that is no process at all and who knows how many months separated from their children. To talk about immigration circa 2018 is to hear some of your neighbors burn with hatred for “these people,” immigrants they believe threaten not only law and order, but the American way of life. Here’s a question, one I ask without a clear answer and with no agenda beyond curiosity: What does America owe to those who come to this country in search of a better life? I mean every immigrant, with papers and without, those who come to populate our medical schools and research facilities and those who trudge across the desert to join construction crews and clean houses. It’s a basic question. And one we seem unable to answer in this age of no agreement. My own answer traces back to that ship at sea. My forebears made their voyage at

a time when European immigration was a free-for-all, when the American border was open to anyone who could afford transatlantic passage. So, yes, they came legally. And, yes, they assimilated. But here’s the thing: Their arrival was afforded the basic human dignity clearly lacking in today’s immigration shouting match. They were not viewed as animals. They were not treated as enemies of the state. If it sounds like I am arguing for completely porous borders, let me say that is not the case. Today’s America faces a different set of threats than we did 120 years ago. We also face different cultural and economic challenges. In a nation of nearly 350 million people, unfettered immigration may not be possible or desirable – and it is certainly not politically achievable. Regardless, must we treat people like animals for the simple crime of acting on their dreams? To say that America is a beacon of freedom for all the world does not, to me, re-

quire this nation to admit every single soul who desires to call the United States home. We should not do that. We cannot do that. But for those we cannot admit, we must find a way to make their lives better – and we especially must not continue to make their lives worse. The answer, it would seem, lies in finding the right balance between immigration without limit and our President’s hulking, penal wall and increasingly ugly verbiage. There should be room in a nation our size for more dreamers like the dreamers who started this country 400 years ago. The question is how many more? And who? Whatever our answers, our treatment of immigrants should be accompanied by the grace so much of today’s caging and screeching lacks. Just because some of our immigrant ancestors got here first – and legally – should not excuse subsequent generations’ willingness to treat human beings like so much human trash.

Adults must deal head-on with teen suicides in EV By JENNIFER SIOZOS AFN Guest Writer

frightening trend has emerged in the East Valley, where 25 middle- and highschool students – 23 boys and two girls – have died by suicide since May 2017. Most of these children were high-performing students who came from upper-middle-class families. This crisis mirrors alarming new national statistics showing our youth are increasingly at risk of suicidal thoughts, attempts and deaths. A study led by Vanderbilt University reports a more than doubling from 2008 to 2015 of school-age children and adolescents hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or attempts. This is a crisis in which parents, family members, medical professionals, school officials, clergy and others must intervene bravely and immediately. A 2017 study published in Clinical Psychological Science notes that increased use of social media, the Internet, and comput-

er and video games contribute to the jump in teen suicide rates. The Vanderbilt study found suicidal thoughts and attempts peak in the fall and spring along with performance pressures such as college-entrance exams, AP tests, and competitions. Tell your child you love them every day. Reinforce it with frequent hugs and words that build up. Spend more time with them – on walks and errands, 30 minutes three times a week. Give your children tasks around the home and tell them how valuable their help is. Know that they do not want to end their life, but instead the pain they are feeling. Limit screen time, and communicate those expectations in advance. Monitor their social media, every day. Designate a central charging station in your home and insist your children surrender and plug-in their devices at least one hour before bedtime to give their brains time to wind down. Understand that your child’s mental and physical health are inextricably linked. Terros Health believes an integrated approach

is critical when evaluating symptoms of depression. Children don’t decide overnight to attempt suicide, rather, their thoughts and plans build. Look for: • Noticeable changes in attitudes and behavior. Does your normally emotional child seem lethargic or increasingly agitated? Is your child giving away his possessions? • Isolation. Does your child spend more time alone and away from family and friends? • Physical complaints. Does your child have increased headaches, stomachaches or other pains? • Change in daily routine. Is your child missing school, have slipping grades or is disinterested in extracurricular activities? How’s her appetite? • Overt verbal clues, or a preoccupation with death and dying. Is your child making threats or frequent mentions of death in person or on social media? Does he say he wishes he didn’t exist or that the world would be a better place without him?

If your child is in crisis, face the situation head-on, Talk about suicide. Ask directly “Do you want to kill yourself?” Ask what makes them want to die and to think about what they have to live for (a special pet, friends, relatives). Remove access to guns, knives, ropes and belts, and prescription drugs and over-thecounter medication. Seek professional help. If you have private insurance, make an appointment with a credentialed counselor. If you have AHCCCS or no health insurance, call Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care at 1-800-5645465. Other help: Crisis Response Network, 602-222-9444; Teen Lifeline, 602-2488336; National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-8255; Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care (AHCCCS and Medicaid recipients), 1-800-564-5465 ; terroshealth. org. Jennifer Siozos is a licensed professional counselor, and the chief transformation oﬃcer at Terros Health, a nonproﬁt, integrated whole health company.

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Unregulated mining threatens state’s beauty, wildlife

By MELANIE LIPPERT and STEPHEN NASH AFN Guest Writers

ep, let’s agree that we need minerals, and that mining employment is good for Arizona – a $1.25 billion payroll across the state each year. And, we reckon, there’s no denying mining’s picturesque historic appeal – burros, pickaxes, ghost towns. The real legacy is another thing entirely, though: It’s at least 120 square miles of wrecked landscapes across the state. Yawning pits, ominous mountains of tailings. It’s a hundred thousand abandoned mines, with an unknown number leaking acid drainage. State officials say there could be as many as 5,000 of those but then, who’s checking? It’s 170.4 million pounds of waste rock

with potential toxic drainage, generated in just the most recent two years tallied in the EPA’s national inventory. It’s state and federal legislators who take campaign money from mining interests, as if that were okay. Phoenix 4th District Congressman Paul Gosar (R), received at least $23,750 from them in 2016 alone. Sen. Jeff Flake, (R) got at least $10,300, and Sen. John McCain (R), $41,800. Paradise Valley’s Sixth District Congressman David Schweikert: $8,500. Huge new mines threaten wildlife, scenery and water resources on our national forests and other public lands: in the Santa Ritas near Tucson, in the beautiful Patagonia mountains south of there, on Oak Flat near the town of Superior, around Grand Canyon and in many other locales. Their corporate proprietors are often based in Australia, Canada, China or Britain. And they pay no royalties to the landowners – you and me – when they pull billions of dollars in ore out of our federal public lands. Is your congressional delegation fighting to change that absurd law, passed during the Ulysses S. Grant administration? Ask. Because this isn’t

old-timey days, though many Arizona legislators, both state and federal, pretend so. They hide behind the industry’s “jobs jobs jobs” mantra, as if sane regulations aren’t compatible with profitable mines and high employment. We expect food vendors to meet health standards. We require contractors to design safe buildings and not leave poisoned piles of construction waste behind. We don’t say “jobs jobs jobs,” and let them get away with it. When it comes to getting financial guarantees from the mining industry to assure responsible behavior, “Arizona’s at the bottom of the list,” consulting engineer James Kuipers, who has worked in this field for more than 30 years, told us recently. “Whatever the mining companies want the state Legislature to do, they’ll do,” Roger Featherstone of the Arizona Mining Reform Coalition has concluded. “Arizona’s the bottom of the barrel.” One dated study – the last time anyone looked – found that Arizona’s cleanup estimates may be billions of dollars short of realistic. And if a mining corporation bankrupts, it can leave a colossal mess behind for taxpayers to pay for or suffer

with. Other states with strong mining industries have made responsibility rather than complacency a priority. California requires that if you dig a big mine hole you have to put up the money to guarantee that you will backfill it when you’re done. Or you don’t mine. Montana requires enough money – beforehand, not after the fact – to ensure that minelands are fully reclaimed. Local tax burdens that a new mine can create are paid for by the mining company . New Mexico requires that mine sites be restored so that they provide “a selfsustaining ecosystem appropriate for the life zone of the surrounding areas” and “without perpetual care.” The anti-government Fraser Institute’s annual survey of mining executives reliably names Arizona among the world’s “top 10 most attractive jurisdictions for mining investment.” Guess who’s getting shafted? Right you are! -Melanie Lippert and Stephen Nash are independent journalists; Nash is the author of “Grand Canyon for Sale – Public Lands and Private Interests in the Era of Climate Change,” published by the University of California Press.

LETTERS

Some ways to help combat ‘outrage fatigue’

Turn on the news or scroll through your social media lately and your head begins to spin. There are so many issues that have you seeing red. It is heartbreaking and frustrating. Being an informed citizen has become a true test of emotional endurance, and many of us are feeling overwhelmed. Experts have dubbed this sentiment “out-

rage fatigue.” You know the feeling: You can’t even turn on the television because the news is a nonstop litany of the ways in which our country is being torn apart. What can we do? First, it is important to take a media break once in awhile. Listen to your body. Turn off and tune out. Find something that gives you joy. Read a lighthearted book, watch a sweet, heartwarming movie, spend time outdoors,

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I believe a contiguous border fence is not a practical solution to border control from both a technical as well as a cost perspective. Having hiked the Arizona Trail, both the immensity and futility of a “border

wall” is immediately obvious to me. There are great expanses of desert and mountainous regions with numerous canyons and streams that present issues. The Honorable Sen. John McCain, among others, has proposed much more practical electronic border protection, including stationary and navigable dirigibles and other stable platforms (drones and aircraft), as well as ground surveillance, as methods to interdict illegal border crossing. As a citizen experiment, I would like to propose an engineering challenge to Arizona students to propose methods to defeat the proposed border wall as currently specified to highlight intrinsic weaknesses. I suspect the number of relatively cheap defeats will help channel the discussion. Plus, the challenge will engage the younger generation into the debate. -Jerry Lamb Share Your Thoughts: Send your letters on local issues to: pmaryniak@ timespublications.com

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Ahwatukee acupuncturist uses Chinese healing methods BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI AFN Staff Writer

hen Jamie Fitzgerald was growing up in Gilbert, her family’s first course of treatment was acupuncture. “The acupuncturist would ask me how I was doing physically, mentally and emotionally,” Fitzgerald said. “When I finally did go to a regular doctor and I was telling him how stressed I was, he didn’t care at all.” It made such an impression Fitzgerald that she studied Chinese medicine and subsequently opened Desert Sage Wellness Center at 16815 S. Desert Foothills Parkway in Ahwatukee. “We are a collaboration of independent wellness professionals who practice in the same place,” she said. “We offer our patients a wholistic picture. We have an

acupuncturist, fascial stretch therapist and a therapeutic massage therapist. It’s such a wonderful setup.” With all those practitioners under one roof, it’s easy for patients to have the type of care they need, with all of them working together. Fitzgerald is a locally and nationally accredited practitioner of Chinese medicine, as well as a member of the Arizona State Acupuncture board and a continuing education provider for the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine. Seventeen years ago, she earned her master’s in the Mikao Usui Lineage of the Japanese healing method Reiki. While practicing Reiki, she attended ASU to study psychology, anthropology and religion. After her undergraduate See

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Experience was the best teacher for Ahwtaukee life coach BY COTY DOLORES MIRANDA AFN Contributor

enny Weiss is the first to tell you he had a traumatic childhood. Yet, those years brought him to the place where he is now – helping others find their way to a more successful and fulfilling life both professionally and personally. A certified professional life coach, speaker, podcast host and author of the book, “Your Journey to Success,” the Ahwatukee man has had quite a journey himself – one he’s not reticent to reveal, as he does in his book and his speaking engagements. It’s a story of living with an alcoholic mother, and how the trauma of his early years led to his own bouts with alcoholism and various addictions. He is brutally honest when describing these issuse, as well as his two “disastrous divorces,” which resulted in child custody battles, and, finally, his bankruptcy. But as he tells his clients – whether they are seeking help with personal problems,

business problems or both – there is a way out. As he himself can attest. “People come to me for a variety of reasons, and basically, in the long run, I teach people to coach themselves,” he said. Weiss began his counseling and coaching while he was going through a counseling process in Colorado after realizing he needed to address what was driving his own destructive behaviors. “It was about 20 years ago and my counselor took me aside and said, ‘You have a gift. I want you to counsel others.’ So, that’s how I started,” he recalled. “I’ve always had a gift of being able to walk into a room and feel what’s going on in people. And fortunately, I’ve always been fascinated by psychology and have studied it a lot.” One of the first things Weiss tells his clients – including individuals, couples and families – is that they aren’t going to solve all their problems in 10, or even 20, sessions. And they’re often surprised to hear what

he says. “Perfection is not the goal,” he says. “I discuss with my patients where the feelings they have come from, why we all get them and how to overcome it.” He said he helps provide them with tools needed to break cycles – most of which have been ingrained as children. “I was at a luncheon and there was this financial advisor, a young great guy. He’d heard about my childhood and said, ‘You know, I appreciate what you had to go through but I didn’t have anything traumatic like that happen in my life. All I do is argue with my mom.’ “And the moment he said that, his whole persona changed. His shoulders See

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Area woman scores another victory with her sauce BY ALLY RICHMOND AFN Contributor

or nine years, Kay Weldon has been making Korean-inspired cooking sauces and trying to get them on a bigger marketing stage. Last month, the Mesa woman scored a major victory in that marketing effort when Walmart decided it would start putting them on its shelves within the year. Weldon’s company, Ahssa Foods, was

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studies, she began at the Southwest Institute for the Healing Arts, becoming certified as a master massage therapist and natural aesthetician. The Chandler resident then studied acupressure as an additional massage modality and earned a master’s degree of science in traditional Chinese medicine from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, California. She did her internship at Zhejiang Medical University in China. Fitzgerald said acupuncture works

among 450 companies from across the country that participated in the retail giant’s fifth annual “Open Call,” a chance for U.S. entrepreneurs and suppliers to pitch their products directly to Walmart buyers at the retailer’s headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. The grandmother’s “love of family comes through in her product; she notes that her son and daughter helped launch Ahssa – named after the Korean slang term for “awesome” – and the label used on all of her sauces was designed

by her 9-year old grandson,” a Walmart spokeswoman said. “My vision is to become nationally recognized as a compelling and delicious contender in the sauce and condiment market,” Weldon said. Weldon began making her sauces in 2009 under the name Yashi Fine Foods, but by 2016 she had added six new flavors and rebranded her company Ahssa Foods. Her sauces combine sweet and spicy. “My family and friends encouraged me to market my sauces. I developed my

original sweet and tangy sauce while I was the owner of an Asian restaurant. Chicken wings were so popular that I decided to incorporate my sauce with the wings and received instant praise on its flavor,” Weldon said. Ahssa sauces are low in calorie and do not contain cholesterol, high fructose corn syrup, or fat. The sauces are also blended in small batches to ensure they all have strong, but not overpowering, flavors. Information: ahssafoods.com

for a variety of issues, including cardiac issues, infertility and insomnia. She does addiction work as well. “There’s so much research out there about how we can help with withdrawal of opioids and decrease the medication someone would have to take,” she said. “I’m very concerned about the opioid crisis in Arizona. Acupuncture is a great addition to fighting this epidemic. Two people a day die from opioid overdoses. What’s interesting is most of the overdoses are from adults between 45 and 54. They’re not rebellious teenagers. There is still a problem among youths, though.”

It’s easy to become addicted to opioids, she said, and there isn’t an easy way to ease off the medication. “Your brain starts to tell you it needs this medication and you would be miserable if you don’t have it,” Fitzgerald said. “Acupuncture stops that, and hushes that voice.” “I’ve had such an influx of doctors sending me their patients,” she said. “Acupuncture actually works. The amazing thing is it has such low side effects and it’s so cost effective. Therefore, it’s not necessarily a good thing to treat every symptom or disorder with a sledgehammer with all these side effects.

“Start with something a little easier. The sledgehammer can be used later. Acupuncture is a safe, pretty pain-free way of treating many disorders.” Fitzgerald’s prices are $130 for the initial visit, which includes a half-hour consultation with a one-hour treatment. Follow-up visits are $80 an hour. During those sessions, she utilizes whichever Chinese medicine modality will be best for the patient’s condition – acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutritional coaching or massage, for example. Information: desertsagewellness.com or 480-648-6998.

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slumped, he looked down. And you know what he admits is his problem in business? When someone says ‘no’ to him, he freezes. He didn’t realize how this cycle affected his life and his career,” said Weiss. “What he’ll do if he doesn’t get help is what is called repetition compulsion. He’ll pick the same kind of people, he’ll repeat the same behavior, he’ll re-enact the trauma without even being aware he’s doing it.” Weiss, who also founded The Greatness Movement, believes that everyone has greatness. “Greatness is our own gift. Each one of us is born with a special gift that we were meant to walk in, that we were meant to share with the world. And yet, we have a society and a system that doesn’t show us how to walk in it, how to live it, how to claim it,” he said. He said he launched The Greatness Movement to create something bigger than himself, bigger than his life coaching career. “No movement or change in society can last if it’s led by or is focused on one person. It has to be a fundamental shift of everyone involved. While in the

beginning, yes, I’m the one who teaches the classes, but the goal is that other people – because of the impact and positive change in their lives – become excited and begin their own groups! Therefore, the movement becomes bigger than myself with more people who are aware of the things that I talk about in my book.” Weiss has a positive way of approaching life, and he incorporates into his dealings with clients. He often injects humorous analogies into his teaching. “Think about your hair. No matter how badly we butcher it, it will grow back perfectly on its own. Yet, the government requires any barber or hairdresser to have a license to get near your hair,” he said. “Yet, to be a parent, to have a relationship, to deal with our emotions – nothing. Yet we go into tremendous shame - ‘I can’t admit I don’t know how to have a relationship or be a parent, I can’t say that.’ And that’s part of the cycle. And look at the consequences of that. It breaks my heart.” His clients point out how his positive attitude and teachings as a life coach differ from other counselors or coaches they’ve tried. “Kenny cuts to the quick and is straight to the point in the most positive and

supportive way. I had almost given up until I took this last chance,” wrote Chris K. about Weiss. “I’ve made such great leaps and bounds of traction with the horrific traumas of my childhood in just a few short weeks.” Tiffany C. wrote to Weiss: “Every other counselor I’ve been to focused on all the things I ‘screwed up’ on and it feels very good to acknowledge myself for the steps that I’m taking in the right direction. You’re the only person I’ve worked with who focuses on celebrating the successes (large or small).” One client proudly putting his name to his kudos is Jay Jasper, a realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services in Scottsdale who last year was named the No. 10 BHSS agent in the state. “My business since starting my coaching with Kenny, in conjunction with a recommitment to business, is up 181 person,” said Jasper, who is on the board of directors of the Scottsdale Area Association of Realtors. “Kenny Weiss, through his gifted approach to guiding me to discover the trauma in my past that created the cycles of success and failure that I was living, led me to recognize the source, work to forgive myself, not blame others and most of all believe in my greatness,” said Jasper, adding:

“He’s taught me to use the tools he instills to recognize the cycles as they appear, step back and ask the questions the help dispel old beliefs and continue to break free of the past and excel in the greatness I was created to live.” Weiss’ book, the first of several he hopes to write, was drawn from years of notes he amassed. “The way out of the cycle is what I taught myself,” he said. “Our greatest fear is knowing how imperfect we are, and society is set up to hide who we are. People are literally paper-thin away from everything they want in their lives. They just need the tools.” Weiss offers private coaching sessions for individuals, families and professionals. He also offers an Intensive Series – a weekend session that begins Friday night, includes six to eight hours Saturday, and up to five hours on Sunday, depending on the need. “This Intensive Series is for busy individuals who find it hard to incorporate regular one-hour sessions in their lives for a period of a few months, and for those who are in a crisis situation,” he explained. “Success isn’t arriving at something; it’s a process you continue. We keep learning and growing; I’m still growing.” Information: coachkennyweiss.com.

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BY NICK KNIGHT AFN Guest Writer

hwatukee is a special place in many ways, not the least of which is our public school sys-

tem. While officially part of Phoenix, we are served not by the Phoenix Unified School District, but rather a much closer neighbor, Tempe. Elementary and middle schools are part of the Kyrene School District, while our two high schools are part of the Tempe Union High School District. The Kyrene School District, founded in 1888, operates nine elementary and three middle schools in Ahwatukee, as well as schools in Tempe, Chandler, Guadalupe, and parts of the Gila Indian Reservation. Of those in Ahwatukee, six elementary schools and one middle schools have been recognized as A+ Schools of Ex-

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cellence by the Arizona Educational Foundation. Tempe Union High School District began 20 years later, in 1908, and serves roughly 14,000 students in Tempe, Chandler, Guadalupe, Ahwatukee and the Gila River Indian Community. Our two Ahwatukee high schools, Desert Vista and Mountain Pointe, with a combined enrollment of more than 5,000 students, consistently outperform state and national averages on SAT scores and enjoy a nearly 90 percent four-year graduation rate. That combination of excellent education opportunities contributes to making Ahwatukee such a desirable place to live, work and play. Managing two districts that serve such a diverse and widespread population is a challenging job, at the very least, and we are fortunate to have two very capable leaders at the helms of our two school districts. You’ll have the opportunity to hear and meet those leaders when the Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce

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Public Policy Committee hosts our first Superintendents Roundtable. Both Dr. Jan Vesely from Kyrene and Dr. Kevin Mendivil from Tempe Union will be sharing their thoughts and plans for their respective districts in general and Ahwatukee specifically, followed by a moderated question and answer session. The event will take place on Thursday, July 26, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., in the theater at Foothills Golf Club, 2201 East Clubhouse Drive, Ahwatukee. While there is no cost to attend, reservations are recommended. Please visit bit.ly/2m7VO2O to register, or call 480-753-7676. Look for these future public policy events we’re planning for this fall. In August (date TBD) we’re working on a Meet the Candidates event for Legislative District 18 and in October, a Phoenix Mayoral candidates forum is in the works. -Nick Knight chairs the Ahwatukee Chamber Public Policy Committee and is the owner of Nick’s Computer Guys. You can reach him at info@nickscomputerguys. com or 480-242-4997.

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TRES Tempe blends Mediterranean, Southwest influences BY DAVID M. BROWN GET OUT Contributor

ustomers are saying TRES Tempe is, in French, “très bien” – very good. Spanish for “three,” “TRES” opened in February next to the Hilton Garden Inn and Home2 Suites on Elliot and Loop 101, a half-mile south of Guadalupe Road at 7192 S. Price Road. Mediterranean/Southwestern fusion with an emphasis on combined textures, TRES Tempe isn’t a traditional hotel restaurant. The one-off venue is conveniently adjacent to upscale accommodations but already has become a destination for residents as well as workers from the Discovery Center business park next to it. The hotel crowd represents just part of their expanding clientele. The decor is crisp contemporary industrial, with exposed trusses, concrete and stone, and white and black finishes for elegance and warmth. The concept began with the ownership

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company, Syracuse, New York-based Widewaters Group, a vertically integrated real estate company that manages hotels and restaurants nationwide.

The plan is fulfilled locally by the team led by general manager Jason Pohlman, who crafted the specialty cocktails menu, and Chef Steven Zimmerman, who created

the menus for the food, including desserts. “The TRES concept was developed internally a few years back,” said Daniel Ambron, company vice president. “Through the collaborative efforts of our TRES Tempe team and our team in Syracuse, we were able to bring those ideas to life in a truly outstanding fashion.” See

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Ahwatukee’s Blaine Long to perform in Chandler center BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI GETOUT Contributor

laine Long has made a name for himself as a solo artist, thanks to riveting lyrics and appearances on “The Voice.” Despite that, the Ahwatukee resident always knew he would return to a band. Recently, Blaine Long & Rosas Del Rey released its appropriately named first album, “Uno,” which blends country, blues and R&B. The band includes vocalist/rhythm guitarist Long, bassist Marcus Weeden, drummer David Libman and lead guitarist Drew Hall. “It’s something I haven’t been part of for a long time,” Long said. “I got a bunch of guys together and just said, ‘OK, let’s do this.’ I’m definitely the leader and they’re going off with my songwriting, but they’re also writing.”

“Uno” was a quick turnaround for Long, who released his 10th record, “Scorpio,” in late 2017. But the Rosas Del Rey project came about naturally. He needed a backing band to make the songs on “Scorpio” come to life. The first person he thought of was his longtime friend and collaborator, Weeden, who produced Long’s 2010 record, “Honey in My Coffee.” Libman came to mind for drums and Drew Hall was a natural choice for guitars. “Our No. 1 rule for this project was let’s just get good people who are nice,” Long said. “You know, no attitude, no weird rock ’n’ roll stuff. Just nice people. We’re too old and tired to be putting up with silliness.” Two months after the lineup was solidified, the band was in the studio. The album was a group effort, Long said. “It’s truly a band,” he added. “It’s See

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Ahwatukee resident Blaine Long and his band, Rosas Del Rey, will perform next month at Chandler Center for the Arts now that they’ve released their first album.

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This is the company’s first theme restaurant in Arizona but not its first restaurant. “We manage all of our hotel restaurants as if they were stand-alone operations and manage another restaurant in Frederick, Maryland, a sports bar adjacent to our Hampton Inn, The Beacon,” Ambron said. TRES is structured with three kinds of plates: small, medium and large. “Enjoy an item alone or share it with friends and family,” said Pohlman, noting that the artisan meats and cheeses are similarly arranged. “I got my hospitality roots through the ‘Aloha spirit,’ which is a true and genuine care for people,” he said. He often will go table to table, checking on guests in addition to ensuring that the food is coming out from the kitchen fresh, hot and correctly prepared. The tasting plates offer great variety. Two of the everyday salads have varying ingredients: the Mediterranean Salad, with feta, Qcom olives, toasted almonds and oregano vinaigrette, and the South of the Border Caesar, including pepitas, cotija and pico de gallo.

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Among TRES’ tasty starters is a dish called Verde Flatbread, featuring a delicate mixture of cheeses and other ingredients.

And, there’s a daily market salad, which changes based on chef’s choice of the ingredients he finds most fresh and flavorful in the marketplace. The Southwestern-inspired tomato masa soup combines grilled chicken,

pico de gallo, jack cheese, tortilla strips and cilantro. Italian inspired, the Brussels sprouts carbonara has bacon, prosciutto, cream and fried onion streusel. Also for starters are four flatbreads. One, the Pork Trifecta includes three cheeses, Fontina, mozzarella and Parmesan, and a Moroccan spice, ‘nduja, Spanish chorizo and fig marmalade. The medium entrée plates offer an opportunity for sharing. “After all, that is what TRES is all about: bringing people together and taking care of our customers,” Pohlman said. “We want to be ‘Cheers’ and ‘Everyone knows your name.’” After working for different Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion restaurants for 12 years, Pohlman was the general manager at SumoMaya in Scottsdale for three years. “I just love making people happy, and that is the real reason I am in the restaurant business.”

Middle plates range from the Arizona Harvest Salad, including Willcox apples, Valley citrus and raisins, to a bone-in ribeye with a dry spice rub and charred asparagus. The most popular dishes are the crunchy shrimp lettuce cups, with the many textures and tastes of jicama slaw, pico de gallo, cotija, pickled jalapeños and a chipotle aioli. And, the Moroccan spiced pork wings, with honey harissa, goat horn chilis and Point Reyes blue cheese is marquee. The large sharing plates are a Paella Valenciana, Canoe Bone Beef Osso Buco and a Double Bone Pork Tomahawk, sage rubbed. Zimmerman also creates a Daily Market Feast to his inspiration. A St. Louis native with 27 years in the industry, Zimmerman joined Widewaters Hotels in 2017 after working at several top restaurants and resorts across the country, including as executive chef at the Valley’s Sheraton Crescent and Wyndham Phoenix Hotel and, prior to that, the Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, Missouri. “I’ve always loved ethnic foods, farm-totable cooking and seasonal ingredients,” said Zimmerman, who moved to the Valley 18 years ago. Mediterranean and Southwestern share ingredients such as chiles and tomatoes, herbs and spices for zesty, intense flavors, chef explained. He gained his love for the Southwest living here. “My mentor at the Lodge of Four Seasons was Andre Torres, a chef from Algeria with an international resume. I participated in the Culinary Olympics with him back in 1988,” he said. “And, my sister has a house in Spain. I love that region of the world.” TRES is open for lunch and dinner, Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to midnight; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a sit-down brunch and until 9 p.m. for dinner.

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Remembering Chester Bennington’s legacy a year later BY CARSON MLNARIK GETOUT Staff Writer

hen Chester Bennington took his life on July 20, 2017, he left behind a wife, six kids and a legacy in the music business that hasn’t been forgotten. Linkin Park’s U.S. music sales increased 5,332 percent after Bennington’s death, and songs like “Numb” and “Breaking the Habit” still pepper the airwaves. The Linkin Park lead singer lived in Palos Verdes Estates, California, but maintained ties to his home state of Arizona, rooting for the Suns, Cardinals and Diamondbacks. When he lived here, he politely greeted fans at grocery stores and elsewhere in public. Bennington’s legacy and life will be remembered with a tribute on Saturday, July 21, at Club Red in Mesa. The all-ages celebration was conceived by Linkin Park fan Jacob Ryan, lead vocalist for the Tucson nu-metal band Lethal Injektion. “Everyone in Arizona looked up to him. He was an inspiration. He was humble, and he made our music scene better,” Ryan said.

music,” he said. “Chester Bennington loved to laugh, sing and entertain,” Koziol said. “I’ll be playing to honor the life, music and spirit of Chester.” Mesa and Bennington had a tight relationship. He was keynote speaker at the Mesa Music Festival in 2013. He received a key to the city from then-mayor Scott Smith. “He was so candid, so generous and humble. It was amazing,” said Indian Antao, the New Jersey music promoter behind the Mesa Music Festival. “He really did affect a lot of people for us.” Antao recounts Bennington’s (Special to AFN) generosity. He attended the A celebration of the life and music of Chester Bennington, festival’ s after-party and took the Linkin Park singer who committed suicide a year ago, pictures with more than 200 is Saturday, July 21, at Club Red, 1306 W. University Drive in Mesa. Bennington said Mesa had a special place in his heart. fans. “I said, ‘Hey, Chester, you Her Name Echoes, The Diversion don’t have to do this,’ and he said, ‘No, man, Program and Celestial Exile also will I love this,’” Antao said. “I was so enamored perform. Former Linkin Park touring bassist by the guy.” Scott Koziol is to appear with Lethal Antao remembers driving on an Injektion for “a celebration of Chester’s interstate and pulling over after receiving

the news of Bennington’s suicide. Bennington’s passing was surprising to everyone, including Linkin Park cofrontman Mike Shinoda, who was one of the band’s founding members. He recently told iHeartRadio he doesn’t know if Linkin Park will continue without Bennington. Bennington’s widow, Talinda, routinely speaks about the stigma surrounding mental health and depression. She said she feels “more educated” about warning signs, like “hopelessness, change of behavior, isolation,” which, she said, were there in the days leading up to his death. Ryan feels the same and will donate all proceeds from the show to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

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Ambassadors guide visitors through downtown Phoenix BY MADISON RUTHERFORD GETOUT Staff Writer

Jackson Street and Fillmore seven days a week, 365 days a year. Guy Engard has been an ambassador since 2008, when he heard about the program from a former roommate. An Arizona native, Engard is a self-proclaimed people person and worked in retail before joining the Downtown Phoenix Ambassadors. His outgoing personality, customer service skills and passion for helping people made him a strong candidate for the position. “I loved helping customers; I just really loved helping people who came in with a problem and offering solutions,” he said. In addition to assisting those who approach him with questions, Engard said he is committed to cheering up everyone who crosses his path, even if that means simply smiling at a stranger. “It really seems to me that the energy that I put out is the energy that I get back,” he said. “If I go out there and I’m highenergy and really put my heart and my enthusiasm into it, I’ve seen it just wake people up that have a straight face, and then they carry out the energy that I put out there.”

Experiences like walking from your favorite bar or restaurant to a sporting event or show and stopping along the way to snap a picture with street art or enjoy the shade of a newly planted tree are what bring people to a city center – and what keeps them coming back. Part of what keeps people coming back to downtown Phoenix is the Downtown Phoenix Ambassadors, a team of 24 individuals dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment for visitors, employees and residents of downtown Phoenix. If you have yet to encounter an ambassador, they’re not hard to find – just look for a man or woman donning a bright orange shirt and a pin inviting passersby to ask them questions, which range from inquiries about parking and directions to restaurant recommendations and advice on activities to do downtown. You can catch an ambassador between Third Avenue and Seventh Street and

Downtown residents are used to seeing Engard smiling on street corners and greeting guests, but tourists are often wary of the ambassadors and the role they play in the promotion and progression of downtown Phoenix. “Out-of-towners will look at me and I’ll say hi to them, and they’ll squint their eyes and look me up and down,” he said. “Sometimes they’ll just straightup ask me, ‘So what’s your deal? What do you do?’ So, then I’ll get to tell them what I do and offer my services however I can.” According to Engard, other cities have ambassador programs, but Phoenix, in addition to being one of the first, is the premier when it comes to hospitality. According to Engard, See

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definitely a collaboration, which is nice because I haven’t done that in years. That was nice and refreshing. Lyrically, I write a little differently because it wasn’t just my music. I had no preconceived anything, so I could just really take it and run.” Blaine Long & Rosas Del Rey will showcase its new album Friday, Aug. 3 at Chandler Center for the Arts as part of the theater’s summer concert series. The band is also performing Aug. 11, at the Elks Theater in Prescott. Long’s family has roots in the Valley. His mother attended McClintock High School, while his father studied at Tempe High School. Long was born in West Virginia and lived in Ohio and California before his parents returned to the Valley, specifically Chandler. He briefly attended Thunderbird Adventist Academy in Scottsdale before dropping out to pursue music. “Music is something I’ve loved since I was a little kid,” he said. “My dad, who was not a music fan, listened to the ‘story’ songs,

the really old classics – the old-timey stuff. Late at night, he would switch to classical music.” Long has vivid memories of creating songs on the floor of his bedroom. He is a fan of putting words and chords together and making “something from nothing.” His first couple of concerts were Rush and Jethro Tull. “I love what I do,” he said. “I’m very grateful and thankful. Every gig, I love grabbing my guitar. I love being a singersongwriter. I love being a working musician. Every time I open my guitar cases, I love it. “What a great job. I get to sing to people; go out into the real world and sing my songs. I’m very blessed.”

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Banana Chessman Cookie pudding combines best of two worlds BY JAN D’ATRI GETOUT Contributor

epperidge Farms and Danzeisen Dairy are making summertime absolutely delicious: Banana pudding never tasted so good or looked so unique. Let’s start with the cookies. Throughout most of the year, Pepperidge Farms’ Chessman Cookies are embossed with, as you might imagine, chessmen. But during the springtime, these delicious butter cookies take on a whimsical twist with tulip, watering can, sun and greenhouse designs. They make this classic banana pudding seasonal and fun. Now for the milk. “We take care of the cows; the cows take care of us” is the philosophy of Danzeisen Dairy, the 50-year-old family farm 10 miles from downtown Phoenix. Danzeisen is the first local dairy to offer milk in glass bottles to grocery stores in the Arizona market, to preserve freshness and better taste. The company has expanded its line of milk products to include cold brew, root beer, Arizona Orange, chocolate and strawberry as well as a range of additional dairy products, including milk, butter and cream. You can take a farm tour, and this month, you can even take a butter making class where you’ll make butter the old-fashioned way (danzeisendairy.com). So, together with rich, buttery cookies, farm fresh local milk and sweet ripe bananas, you can whip up this Banana Chessman Cookie Pudding that is so simple to make yet tastes decadent and delicious!

Ingredients: 2 containers Pepperidge Farms Chessman Cookies 2 cups whole milk 1 (3.4-oz) package Vanilla Pudding or Hershey’s White Chocolate Pudding, instant 1 package cream cheese, softened 1 (14-oz) Carnation or Borden Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk

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Directions Line the bottom of a 13x9x2-inch casserole or baking dish with 1 bag of Chessman Cookies. In a bowl, combine the milk and pudding mix and blend with an electric hand mixer until thickened. Set aside. In another bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and condensed milk. Mix with electric hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Fold the Cool Whip into the cream cheese mixture. Add the cream cheese mixture to the pudding mixture and stir until well blended. Slice bananas into ½ inch discs. Cover layer of cookies with banana slices. Spoon the pudding and cream cheese mixture evenly over the cookies. Cover with second container of Chessman Cookies. Refrigerate for several hours or until ready to serve. (The longer the pudding is refrigerated, the softer the cookies become.) Serve 1-2 cookies per serving. Optional: Top with whipped topping and 2 slices of banana. Substitution Note: 16 oz. of whipping cream plus 2 heaping tablespoons of powdered sugar can be substituted for Cool Whip. Whip heavy cream together with powdered sugar until thickened. Watch my how-to video: jandatri.com/recipe/banana-chessman-cookie-pudding/

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Ahwatukee YMCA volleyball team servings up more than championships BY ERIC NEWMAN AFN Staff Writer

igh-level volleyball is commonplace in Ahwatukee. The girls’ high school teams from Mountain Pointe and Desert Vista reached last year’s 6A playoffs, and the DV boys won the state championship. Club teams have experienced their fair share of success, as well, as they mold budding players. The Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA Aces, for girls in grades 7 to 9 last school year, won the last two Arizona Summer Volleyball League Division 1 Club Championships, and they’re well on their way to a third. The Aces, under 13-year coaching veteran Randy Everett, moved to 3-0 last Saturday, with straight-set wins over previously undefeated Club One, which had not lost a set all season, at Aspire

Volleyball Club in Tempe. Everett’s teams have become an Ahwatukee age-group staple, not only for their competitiveness, but for his coaching and mentorship. Players with skill and athleticism, like Sa’mone Boyd, a 6-foot-2, 14-year-old, who will be a sophomore at DV, forego other, possibly more-glamorous clubs to learn the game and life lessons under him. “We wanted to be in a Y program. I looked into it. You can look at the records, and Randy’s teams seemed to have had the most success,” said Boyd’s mother, Crystal Boyd. “This has been a good fit for us.” The post-season tournament championship game is Aug. 11, Everett’s birthday, at Aspire. A third straight title, he said, would be the perfect birthday present. See

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Ahwatukee 10-year-olds battle to play on at state tourney BY ERIC NEWMAN AFN Staff Writer

hile their older counterparts suffered a narrow, lastinning loss in the District 13 tournament, the Ahwatukee Little League 10-and-under all-stars won their district title in dominating style and advanced to the Arizona Little League State Tournament in Tucson. After breezing to victory in their opener at state, though, the Ahwatukee boys dropped their second game, putting them in an elimination game against Arcadia that was scheduled for Tuesday in the double-elimination format. Should they continue winning, the Ahwatukee All-Stars would compete for the highest honor in their age group, which ends with state tournaments. Although facing elimination with another loss, Ahwatukee assistant coach Matt Garvy said pressure on the kids is See

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virtually non-existent. “The good thing about this age is it’s pretty blissful. I think sometimes it’s more important to adults, which is kind of a mistake,” Garvy said, “The kids just love to play whoever they’re going to throw out there to play against us, and they’re having a lot of fun.” Garvy said the focus of the coaching staff remains keeping the game simple: hitting, fielding and pitching. Without quirky schemes and strategies that might stray from the basics, the coaches count on the talent of the players to shine through. Regardless of how the tournament ends for Ahwatukee, league president and 10-and-under coach Geoff Ball said representation in the state tournament shows a close-knit Ahwatukee community with local kids signing up for Little League Baseball. “Little League used to be everything, right? All kids who were interested in baseball used to play Little League. Now, kids play on travel teams and club ball, and they play in many different environments where if someone pays $100 or $200, $300, they can go play

somewhere else,” Ball said. “And there’s nothing wrong with that. Some of our kids do that when this season ends. But playing well here shows parents we’re a good league, and it’s very important for us continuing the legacy of Ahwatukee Little League Baseball.” Beyond the chance to play against the top competition in Arizona, a rare opportunity for the kids, the experience is like a large family vacation with a group of players that have grown close since being selected to the team in early June. In fact, Ben Ball, an Ahwatukee all-star, and son of Geoff Ball, said memories that he and his teammates create with players they have played with and against for years is as important as the games. “There’s a lot of good teams. I also like traveling with the whole team and staying at the hotel and, like, running around and just kind of being wild kids,” the younger Ball said. The experience also prepares them for future state and district tournaments for the all-stars, many of whom will eventually represent Ahwatukee on the 12-and-under team in two years. For now, Ball said his kids look up to the older generations and want to emulate,

and even improve on their success. “There’s definitely some politics among the parents and coaches for who should be all-stars. The kids, though, they know which players are really, really good, and they go to those kids and you hear them talking about the 12-year-old kids who are very good and wanting to be like them and do what they’ve done,” Geoff Ball said. Ben Ball added, “We always watch the older kids, and we’ll mess around and

pretend to be them at practice and laugh about it.” Garvy said the season already is a success, and the kids on this all-star team will be well-prepared for whatever lies ahead in their baseball futures. “Geoff (Ball) just kind of had a vision that Ahwatukee could do this, and he’s an unbelievable organizer and communicator with kids,” Garvy said. “We really got a great group of kids that respond well.”

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‘Late bloomer’ athletes Still running strong sometimes run the best race BY CHUCK CORBIN AFN Guest Writer

nyone who has ever coached youth sports has learned that kids who perform best in a single tryout may not be the most skilled performers over the long run. There are variety of reasons for this. Maturation. Youth of the same chronological age are not always of a similar physiological age. Early maturity gives the advantage of size, early muscle development and enhanced neuromuscular abilities. Choosing more mature kids in a sports team tryout may result in one season of success. Those who mature late are at a disadvantage, but are often “late bloomers.”

Age within age. Kids of the same age actually can vary in “true” age by one year. In a group of 10-year-old kids, some are nearly 11 but others are barely 10. Our research has shown that older kids of the same age score better on fitness tests than those who are younger. Research among hockey players, popularized by Malcomb Gladwell in his book “Outliers,” shows that youth hockey players born early in the year are more likely to be successful than those born later in the year because age for eligibility in hockey is typically determined at the beginning of each year. Kids born closest to the date for establishing eligibility have an advantage. Previous experience/instruction. Assessments of physical skills, such as those performed at a youth team tryout, are a snapshot of a kid’s motor ability. Those with previous experience and instruction have a tremendous advantage over those who are inexperienced. Further,

kids who mature early and who are older within age are likely to perform better and are likely to play more and get good instruction. Experience also helps kids to cope with anxiety in competitive situations. Types of learners. Not all kids learn in the same way. Some respond well to verbal instruction. Others are visual learners who respond best to demonstration. Some learn quickly, while others take time to achieve mastery. Intrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation is a powerful incentive to practice. Kids who want to learn skills because they enjoy them are likely to perform well because they will take the time to practice. Good and consistent practice is critical to skilled performance. Kids with less natural ability can sometimes outperform those with a hereditary advantage because of their internal drive to succeed. Success and encouragement are important to maintaining intrinsic motivation. Predicting athletic success is an inexact science. This is well illustrated by the fact that being drafted early in the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL or MLS is no guarantee of success. Predicting future success among youth is even less exact. There is no doubt that heredity, early instruction and experience, intrinsic motivation, persistence, and a variety of other factors are important in judging who will achieve success. Nevertheless, all kids deserve a chance to succeed. For this reason, it is important to help all boys and girls to have opportunities to practice, learn, and get experience even if they are not the best at first. As noted earlier, the “late bloomer” in any field, sports or otherwise, is not always the one who performs best initially. The information in the bullet points above can be used by coaches and parents to help all kids by using a variety of methods of instruction and by reinforcing effort and encouraging all kids to keep trying, even if they are not the best at a young age. -Chuck Corbin is a longtime Ahwatukee resident and Professor Emeritus in the College of Health Solutions at ASU.

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Ahwatukee continues to be the hotbed of talent for masters running, for those over 40, says Ahwtaukee athlete Flash Santoro, pointing to fellow athletes who have scored four state track-and-field records. Four USA Track and Field in the men’s 60-69 age set new 4x400 and 4x800 meter relay state records. They were, from left, Gary Plank of Flagstaff, Ahwatukee residents Patrick Papcek and John Mills, and Anson Wong of Chandler. On the women’s side, the women-only Ahwatukee-based running group beat their own record in the 50-59-year age group, They are, from left, Carolyn Denison, Katherine Beatty, Amy Papacek Rhonda Blatti.

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“Randy is so good to work with. He has a nice way with us,” Sa’mone Boyd said. “You can tell he really knows the game.” Everett and all YMCA coaches are unpaid volunteers. The Aces routinely play, and beat, club teams with paid coaches. He got into coaching as an assistant 13 years ago when his oldest daughter, Gabby, played. Midway through the season, the head coach left, and Everett was left to pick up the pieces. He’s been at it since, including coach of his youngest daughter, Lauren. She now helps him coach the Aces. He said that his first goal is to cement volleyball fundamentals in young players, get them to understand that the high level in competitive high school play later on will not come unless they have a working knowledge of the game’s basics. Everett also has a unique coaching style, like implementing regular sand-volleyball play for his young ladies – which requires much more strategic movement and shot selection – that make the indoor game come easier to them. “If we have a match on Saturday, I like to have them practice in the sand on

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Thursday, because you have to work twice as hard to get to your spots in beach volleyball. So, their legs are stronger. When they get on the indoor court for the match, they’re so light on their feet and get to the ball quicker,” Everett said. However, winning games and championships is not Everett’s ultimate goal. He wants to help mold them into quality young adults, who have the abilities to achieve goals, not only in volleyball but outside of the sport.

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development with his co-coaches – Everett refuses to call them “assistants” because he believes they are as important to the team as he is. Among them is Janet Smith, who got involved in coaching when her daughter played. Her daughter is now in college but Smith continues to coach because of Everett’s influence and because she, too, enjoys making an impact on young people. “I enjoy teaching what I know, and watching the girls progress. They come back now and tell me how much they enjoyed the experience. To see them grow and become successful in life, that’s the satisfaction,” Smith said. There is no end in sight to coaching, Everett said, not while he can see a difference in the lives of young people he has grown to love. “Parents call me. A lot of times they’ll say, ‘Hey, my gal just got an athletic scholarship,’ or, ‘My daughter got a scholarship, not athletic but academic, and we want to thank you for how you led her through this time in her life,’ and I love that,” Everett said. “Probably the biggest thing for a coach is getting those types of phone calls and finding how they’ve progressed in life. It makes you feel like you’ve made a difference and impacted somebody.”

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ce 1999 Affordable, Quality Work Sin

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aPaint

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Electrical Services

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ELECTRICAL

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30 + YEARS IN BUSINESS

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aPlumbing

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ROC# 317949

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Ahwatukee Resident/ References/ Insured/ Not a Licensed Contractor

FOOTHILLS GARAGE DOOR

Handyman

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“No Job Too Small Man!”

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Home Remodeling

*Not A Licensed Contractor

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Home Improvement

Handyman

NOT A LICENSED CONTRACTOR

Garage/Doors

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(480)497-5222

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Landscape Design/Installation

Landscape Maintenance

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Landscape Maintenance

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SPRINKLER

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ROC# 186443 • BONDED

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YOUR LAWN EXPERT SINCE 1995

SPRINKLER DOCTOR

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Not a licensed contractor.

Painting

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Submit to ecota@timespublications.com

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Now Accepting all major credit cards

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Painting

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We Are State Licensed and Reliable!

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Plumbing

Painting

ROC#309706

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Not a licensed contractor

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affinityplumber@gmail.com

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Not a licensed contractor

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24/7

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Bonded

Toilets

Insured

Faucets

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ROC #301084

Residential • Commercial • Industrial

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Not a licensed contractor

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

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ACP is 100% Veteran Owned

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

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APS/SRP Certified Contractor BBB A+ • Licensed, bonded, and fully insured for your protection.

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minutemanhomeservices.com ROC 242804, 257474, 290005

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(480)

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Not a licensed contractor.

GREEN POOL

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LLC

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ROC 242804, 257474, 290005 APS/SRP Certified Contractor BBB A+ • Licensed, bonded, and fully insured for your protection.

handle all your roofing needs

Spencer 4 HIRE ROOFING

CR 42 DUAL

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Roofing

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Roofing

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AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING

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