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s candidates for both major parties battle it out for Aug. 28 primary election victories in the Legislative District 18 House campaign, the biggest battle for bucks has been for the election that won’t occur until November. The campaign war chests amassed in the LD18 Senate race between Republican Frank Schmuck and incumbent Democrat Sean Bowie total more than twice the cash raised by all seven House candidates combined, according to reports filed with the Arizona Secretary of State.

From the day after the Nov. 8 General Election in 2016 through June 30 of this year, Schmuck has raised $184,710 and Bowie, who defeated him two years ago, has raised $148,834. SEAN BOWIE As of the last campaign report, both candidates’ campaign treasuries were almost dead even: Schmuck began the third quarter of 2018 with $125,745

in the bank while Bowie had $125,545. Schmuck, who received only $1,000 in political action committee donations in that 20-month period, reported loaning his campaign $55,000 FRANK SCHMUCK and raising $51,471 in donations from family members See

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More South Mountain trailhead Chase-ing the dream upgrades due in Ahwatukee BY JIM WALSH AFN Staff Writer

t’s easy to dismiss the upcoming trailhead improvement projects at South Mountain Park because their scale is so much smaller than the extensive makeover performed a year ago at Pima Canyon. But the improvements planned for later this year at the busy Desert Foothills trailhead and the convenient Beverly Canyon trailhead should contribute to more visitors enjoying the park, even if it’s just a matter of having a clean restroom to use or having a ramada available for a picnic. With both projects, Phoenix Parks and Recreation hopes to build on its successes at Pima Canyon, despite some controversy that forced an overhaul of their original plan because of pushback from neighbors. Following the Pima Canyon game plan, the department will replace a group of portable toilets at Desert Foothills with two modern

flush toilets. The restrooms will be located in the center of a small parking lot that almost always fills up during the cooler months, when hikers and bicyclists flock to enjoy the popular Telegraph Trail. A new ramada will be built closer to the trailhead, located on the south side of the park off Desert Foothills Boulevard. Beverly Canyon, off 46th Street on the south side of the park, will feature a repaved parking lot and two new ramadas, but the improvements are limited to avoid disrupting historic artifacts, which will be highlighted through interpretive signage. “We’re repeating the lessons we’ve learned through Pima Canyon,’’ said Joe Diaz, lead landscape architect for Phoenix parks, adding that the Pima Canyon facelift has worked out better than anticipated. Mike Francis, parks supervisor for South Mountain Park and the Rio Salado habitat, said he has received reports from rangers that See

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One-time Ahwatukee Little League hero Scott Kingery played his first Big League Dream at Chase Field Monday as his Philadelpia Phillies played the Diamondbacks in a nailbiter that went 14 innings. Kingery got some playing time in the second half of the marathon game. For details, see page 49.

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the parking lots and new bathrooms are cleaner than before the improvements, which cost about $2 million. Park officials allayed some concerns of residents by scuttling plans for a parking lot nearer to their homes that would have blocked their view and increased noise. Some residents still were upset about the digging through desert to install a waterline leading to the new bathrooms, which replaced antiquated and smelly portable toilets at the busiest trailhead in the park. “I think that people appreciate it so much that they are taking better care of it” by disposing of trash properly, Francis said. “We’ve carried forward some of those concerns into our next designs.” Francis said the improvements at Desert Foothills and Beverly Canyon are each anticipated to cost about $1.1 million. The funds come from the proceeds from a small sales tax authorized by Phoenix voters through the Phoenix Parks and Preserves Initiative. The series of improvements are all part of the fiveyear, $23 million South Mountain Trails and Preserve Master Plan. Other improvements – maybe about two years from now – will include better signage aimed at avoiding confusion on the matrix of trails. A new trail, the Guadalupe Loop Perimeter Trail, is planned to run between Pima Canyon and Desert Foothills in a couple of years, Francis said. Diaz said the final plan at Pima Canyon used new ramadas to create a sense of place near the trailheads and that the same concept is being used at Desert Foothills, where there is no room to add more parking. The Pima Canyon project also involved some improvements to nearby trails and the elimination of illegal spur trails, created by the use of all terrain vehicles and hikers taking shortcuts. Workers eliminated 23 miles of such spider trails while the Pima Canyon trail head was closed during the renovations. “Beverly Canyon is a little trickier for us. There’s a lot of archeology. We have to be very careful. We are staying with the same footprint,’’ Diaz said. He said interpretative signs will be installed, describing the significance of nearby petroglyphs. Because of its limited size, Beverly Canyon has always been overshadowed by Pima Canyon, which offers connections to many different trails. “It’s kind of one of our hidden trailheads, one that is underrated,’’ Diaz said.

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Waymo program aims for Valley Metro commuters BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY AFN Staff Writer

elf-driving vehicles are typically described as a disruptive technology that will make traditional modes of public transportation obsolete, but a recent announcement by Chandler-based Waymo is challenging that narrative. The Google-backed autonomous vehicle company and Valley Metro announced a first-of-its-kind pilot program that aims to increase access to and use of public transportation. The project will give select Valley Metro employees in the Southeast Valley the opportunity to use Waymo autonomous vehicles to travel to and from public transit stops on their commutes between home and work. The program is designed to test the effectiveness of using self-driving vehicles to promote public transportation by providing an option to travelers who do not live within walking distance of a light rail, bus stops and other Valley Metro centers. When the Valley Metro partnership launches, the Waymo vehicles will have backup safety drivers behind the wheel, though the company already deploys a mix of vehicles in the East Valley with and without backup drivers outside that program, said Shaun Stewart, Waymo’s chief business development officer. The program will begin this monthand include a three-month evaluation period followed by a planned two-year pilot. It will only be available to select Valley Metro employees, though there is potential for a wider expansion in the future. “This is a laboratory. We are going to see how things progress,” said Valley Metro CEO Scott Smith, adding that the companies will collect data and learn from the experience as they determine how to move forward. The inclusion of Valley Metro employees has added benefits for Waymo. “The benefit we have with the Valley Metro folks is they are professionals who focused their careers on transportation, so we want their opinions and their insights from their educated perspective on what’s working and what isn’t,” Stewart said. The new program will function as both an operational and data-sharing partnership between Waymo and Valley Metro. It will also give the two organizations a chance to work out the kinks before launching an eventual public service. “Part of the pilot program is just to figure out those logistics will work,” Smith

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Shaun Stewart, left, chief business developer for Waymo and Valley Metro CEO Scott Smith talk about a new program they’ve come up with to extended autonomous vehicle rides to some bus riders, initially only a few hundred Valley Metro employees.

said. “How do you merge this vibrant company with technology into a system like Valley Metro that is an established, large public transportation organization and make it seamless?” Stewart acknowledged that the sample size from Waymo’s Early Rider Program and this new pilot is relatively small – the Early Rider Program currently has about 400 riders in the East Valley – but he said the small group of transportation professionals will give the company input from

spot,” she said, noting that it typically takes four to six minutes for a Waymo to arrive after booking through the app. She said she cannot use it for her daily commute, because the boundaries for the program do not extend to Downtown Phoenix where she works. However, Jackson noted that if the boundaries extended slightly further, she could link up with a light rail station for the rest of her journey. The program could have broader implications in the East Valley as well.

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“a trusted user with a specific perspective” in phase one of the program before it roles out to the public. If and when that public program roles out, it could have a significant impact on commuters looking to utilize public transportation more often. Tempe-resident Samantha Jackson, whose has participated in the Early Rider Program for about a year, said her family typically uses Waymo’s autonomous vehicles for trips to the grocery store or to see movies at the AMC in Ahwatukee. “It’s awesome, especially this time of year because you hate to find a parking

If it promotes increased ridership on the light rail, for instance, that would bode well for the plethora of gestating development projects in downtown Mesa – such as the proposed ASU building – that are located adjacent to light rail stops. “The future is here. Autonomous vehicles are not a concept anymore; they are a part of people’s lives,” Mesa Mayor John Giles said. “I love this partnership, because it is not either or with autonomous vehicles and public transportation.” Giles added that fixed transportation lines like the light rail make more sense in the Valley with complimentary services

like Waymo that can bring in additional riders. Giles said that Waymo is expanding in Mesa and is in talks with the city about opening a facility there. Still, not all commuters are comfortable with the idea of using self-driving vehicles. A Reuters/Ipsos poll from January found that two-thirds of Americans are “uncomfortable about the idea of riding in self-driving cars,” according to Reuters. The poll found that men are generally more comfortable with the idea of riding in the vehicles than women, with 38 percent responding favorably versus 16 percent of women. The safety of autonomous vehicles is still a hot topic in Arizona following the fatal Uber crash in Tempe that left one woman dead. Tempe Police documents indicated that a distracted backup driver played a role in the collision. While Waymo’s vehicles have been involved in two crashes in Chandler and Mesa, the Waymo vehicles were not at fault in either incident, according to Chandler Police. In both cases, the Waymo vehicles were also in manual mode with a driver behind the wheel. The Tempe accident incident raised questions about the safety of Uber’s autonomous vehicles, and Gov. Doug Ducey ultimately suspended the company from testing in Arizona Ducey, who once criticized California’s regulatory environment as too burdensome as he attempted to woo autonomous vehicle companies, also updated a bare bones 2015 executive order that governed testing in Arizona. The new order, in part, required any autonomous vehicles testing in the state to comply with Arizona traffic laws, federal safety standards and have the ability to come to a safe stop in the event of a failure by the vehicle’s automated driving system. However, Ducey has been vague on how the state will be overseeing self-driving car testing on an ongoing basis. At a campaign event in Gilbert earlier this year, Ducey addressed the issue. “We’re going to do everything we can to protect public health and public safety while remaining a place that invites entrepreneurship and innovation,” Ducey said. “We’re going to work with the federal government to make sure that everyone is in compliance with the federal guidelines and standards.” He also spoke generally on providing See

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oversight for the industry, but did not specify which agencies would be responsible. The state’s Self-Driving Vehicle Oversight Committee, which included policy experts and members of various government departments, has not met since 2016. Ducey said, “We have plenty of committees and commissions inside state government – I think over 220 – so what I am doing is working with agency heads inside our state government (and) existing boards and commissions to see where can we have the proper oversight but at the same time not add more bureaucracy or administration.” The new executive order did give some regulatory authority to the Arizona Department of Public Safety and Arizona Department of Transportation. (Kimberly Carrillo/ Tribune Staff Photographer) Waymo has been open about Waymo Program Manager Kellye Turpen, a Gilbert how it tests its technology and resident, heads the company’s support team in Arizona, ensures rider safety. The com- which she calls “the Voice of Waymo.” pany published a 43-page safety report last fall that described in Waymo representatives did not respond detail the types of hardware and software to a request for comment on how it selects employed in its vehicles and how it tests its backup drivers or its opinions on the and validates those tools to ensure they regulatory environment in Arizona. work correctly. Valley Metro’s Smith did note that the The report also noted that Waymo organization will have input on safety autonomous driving technology falls issues throughout the course of its partunder SAE International’s definition of a nership with Waymo. Level 4 automated driving system, mean“It’s no different than our existing relaing the vehicles have the ability to bring tionships,” Smith said. “We have relationthemselves to a safe stop in the event of a ships with contractors and transportation system failure. providers that carry our passengers and However, the company has been less open safety is paramount in all of those relaon broader safety and regulation issues. tionships, so this will be no different.”

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hen commuters settle into one of Waymo’s self-driving cars there might not be a driver behind the wheel, but the Voice of Waymo is always there in case riders have questions or run into trouble during their trip. The Voice of Waymo – a tongue-in-cheek name for its support team – is just a click away for riders who need a helping hand. Gilbert resident Kellye Turpen is a program manager for that support team and has taken a leading role in making sure Waymo riders in the Early Rider Program feel comfortable as they test the new technology. Turpen said her team answers a variety of questions for riders, like how to use the app, and helps coordinate retrievals when users leave items behind in a vehicle. The team also is responsible for on-boarding orientation with new riders – which includes talking to them about the safety report the company released last year and the inner workings of the cars and showing them the ways a Waymo autonomous vehicle differs from a regular car. “We talk to them about how to do things,” she said. “There are some differences. They actually have to do some things in the vehicle that are different than a regular car that you would get into.” The team tells new riders how to request help using a button and how to tell the car to begin the ride. “They have to tell the car to go whenever they are ready,” Turpen said. The support team also does safety check-ins on riders if they are in a vehicle for a few minutes without starting a ride

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rizona schools are near the bottom of the barrel nationally when academics, class size and even student bullying are considered, at least according to a financial advice website. The new study from WalletHub.com comes as education takes center stage in this year’s political races. Gov. Doug Ducey has come under fire for his slow response to providing adequate funding for education and bringing per-student funding back to pre-recession levels. And there are two measures on the November ballot dealing with whether the state has adequate funds to provide a quality public education for all. There were some areas where Arizona schools look better than much of the rest of the nation. For example, just 6.2 percent of students participated in violence in 2017. Only eight states had lower rates. Similarly, just 3.5 percent of students were armed, and there were only two school shootings from 1990 through May 2018. But along the lines of student safety, nearly 8 percent of high schoolers reported they had been threatened. That’s a higher figure than more than half the other states. And almost a third of high schoolers reported that illegal drugs were made available to them on school property. Where Arizona really fell short, though, is on the academic side of the ledger. WalletHub found the dropout rate between 2015 and 2016 was more than 20 percent, making Arizona No. 43 in that category. Math and reading test scores in 2017 also were below the national average, as was the share of 2017 high schoolers scoring a three or higher on advanced placement scores. And Arizona came in close to dead last in the number of students per teacher through all grade levels, at more than 23. Only California did worse. The report is significant because it avoids the issue that has become a flash point: education funding. Several studies have shown Arizona to be at or near the bottom of per-pupil funding among all the states. Others have put salaries for Arizona teachers also close to the bottom. Various groups have said those numbers

are irrelevant, arguing they do not consider other issues like the cost of living in Arizona versus other states. Instead, they said, the focus should be on results. This report does have some of those results. It does find the median score on the SAT test for Arizona students in 2016 was 516.7. That was good enough to rank No. 24 nationally. But ACT tests results were less impressive, with the median score of 19 being just good enough to put Arizona at No. 39. Quality, safety of Arizona schools In the lower grades, Arizona places No. 37 Here in theis the average score onwallethub.com math tests for ranking that fourth eighth graders in 2017, and gave toand schools overall in Arizona, based No. on 38 its in usereading. of 25 metrics from a variety a prepared response, Ducey ofIn sources. Massachusettes scored press the aide Daniel dismissed the study highest and Ruiz New Mexico schools rankedas “atheverylowest. segmented looknumbers at the Arizona Higher below education mean thelandscape. state ranked lower among all “We think a reallyofpositive story 50 states andthere the isDistrict Columbia. toFor tellthe as itfullrelates to wallethub.com/edu/ where our education study: system is today and where it’s headed,’’ he states-with-the-best-schools/5335. • 37th – Math test scores • 38th – Reading test scores • 50th – Pupil-teacher ratio • 24th – Median SAT score • 39th – Median ACT score • 40th – % of licensed/certified public K–12 teachers • 43rd – Dropout rate • 17th – Bullying incidence rate • 35th – % of threatened/injured high school students said. “We continue to make progress and improvements in reading and math scores.’’ Ruiz also said the state has put $1.7 billion in new money into K-12 education in the past three years, though some of that is what is required by law to keep pace with inflation and the number of new students. That question of education funding also will be on the November ballot. One measure seeks to increase the state taxes owed on earnings of individuals making at least $250,000 a year. Proponents say that would raise about $690 million to guarantee that there will be funding for things like promised future pay raises for teachers. The other seeks to overturn a 2017 measure that expands who can get state tax dollars to send their children to private and parochial schools. Those seeking to overturn the expansion say this diverts dollars needed in traditional K-12 classrooms.

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aying voters are purposely being misled, organizers of the Invest in Ed initiative asked a judge on Friday to force lawmakers to recraft the description of the measure that will go to voters. Attorney Jim Barton said the ballot measure, which seeks to hike income taxes on earnings of more than $250,000, will not affect a 2015 law that indexes tax brackets to account for inflation. Yet that is what the Republican-controlled Legislative Council voted to tell voters. “Not only is this a misunderstanding of the initiative but it was designed to discourage voters from passing the measure,’’ he told Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Connie Contes. But that isn’t the only problem Barton has with the description that will be mailed out to the homes of the state’s 3.6 million registered voters. He said lawmakers are describing the tax increase that will be imposed on high-wage earners in a way meant to scare people into rejecting the measure, designed to raise $690 million a year for education. All of that, he is telling Contes, runs afoul of state law, which requires the council, made up of legislators, to prepare not only an “impartial’’ analysis of all ballot measures but one that does not contain false statements. The lawsuit is just one hurdle for initiative organizers. A hearing is set for later this month on a separate legal bid by foes, led by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, to keep the issue from ever getting to the ballot. Arizona has a tiered tax system, with different tax rates for different levels of income. An individual pays 2.59 percent on the first $10,000 of taxable income, $2.88 percent on the next $15,000, 3.36 percent on the next $25,000, 4.24 percent on the next $100,000, and 4.54 percent on anything over $150,000. Those amounts are double for couples filing jointly. The initiative would impose an 8 percent tax rate on individual earnings above $250,000 – double for couples – and 9 percent for anything over $500,000 for individuals and $1 million for couples. Since 2015, the current brackets have been indexed for inflation. So, for

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ver 1,000 people across the state died in traffic accidents in 2017 and most of them were related to driver behavior, the Arizona Department of Transportation reported last week. For the third consecutive year, traffic deaths increased, and “yet again, impairment, speeding and reckless driving and failure to wear a seat belt are leading factors in traffic fatalities,” the department said in a release, saying alcohol or prescription or illegal drugs accounted for 43 percent of those deaths. “These are people – 1,000 people who are no longer with us – that will be missed by mothers, fathers, sisters and brothers. Missed by family, friends and those who love them,” said ADOT Director John Halikowski. “Every driver holds the key in their hand that can save a life if they make the right choices. Choose not to speed. Choose not to drive drunk or on drugs. Choose life for yourself and others sharing the road with you,” he added. Halikowski’s comments came with the release of ADOT’s annual Crash Facts Report, a voluminous compilation of

traffic crash sata. Though traffic fatalities increased from 2016 to 2017 – also a national trend – the total number of crash-related injuries declined last year to 55,474 and the total number of crashes statistically stayed at 127,064. According to the data, speeding and reckless driving were the most common driver violations in all collisions and 285 people were killed in speed-related crashes. Pedestrians accounted for nearly a quarter of the 1,000 killed in vehicle crashes. Pedestrian-related fatalities have climbed from 155 in 2014 to 226 in 2017. Most pedestrian fatalities occur in urban areas on city streets and county roads, prompting ADOT to note, “Pedestrians should cross streets only at marked crosswalks where drivers expect to see them.” The agency said 69 percent of crashes occurred on roads other than state highways. “As the data shows, traffic fatalities are largely a driver issue,” said Alberto Gutier, director of the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. “The rising number of fatalities is not a highway issue or a vehicle issue. It is a driver issue caused by impairment, speeding and reckless driving, and a number of factors,

including inattention. Even with some of the toughest DUI laws in the country, drunk driving still happens in Arizona. Impaired driving must become socially unacceptable.” The number of people killed not wearing seat belts fell for the third year in a row – from 258 in 2015, 250 in 2016 and 230 in 2017. Still, unbuckled occupants still account for nearly a quarter of all traffic fatalities. Officially, there were 9,693 drivers involved in “distracted driving behavior” that were involved in collisions, including 33 fatal crashes. However, ADOT said, “it is widely accepted that number of crashes caused by distracted drivers is much higher than reported because distracted drivers that cause crashes typically don’t admit to the act or died in the crash.” Col. Frank Milstead, director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety, said, “Law enforcement continues to target distracted and impaired drivers, but, frankly, we cannot be everywhere. Highway safety is everyone’s responsibility and the message is clear: if drivers put their complete focus on driving the life they save could be their own.” Information: azdot.gov/CrashFacts.

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pamphlet not tell voters that’s what they are being asked to approve. And he said even if there is any “ambiguity’’ in the wording of the initiative – something he does not concede – the judge must side with initiative organizers. The tax proposal has come under heavy fire not only from ChamberS but even some proponents of increased funding for public education in Arizona. Save Our Schools, a Tempe-based organization that succeeded in securing a spot on the November ballot for a referendum on the Legislature’s effort to expand school vouchers, has stated it would not support the tax initiative. Dawn Penich-Thacker, spokeswoman for Save Our Schools, said raising taxes on only those in the top 2.5 percent of income appears more divisive – and more partisan – than her organization likes. She also said her group has its own battle to fight in persuading voters to kill voucher expansion in November. Penich-Thacker said the movement to use taxpayers’ dollars to send children to private and parochial schools is financed to a great extent by organizations whose donors are shielded from public view by state laws.

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he decision for Republicans on whom to nominate for governor could depend on whose numbers they believe. On one hand, challenger Ken Bennett says that, as Senate president, he put together a budget that cut individual income tax rates by 10 percent. Yet incumbent Doug Ducey, while vowing when first elected to cut income tax rates to “as close to zero as possible,’’ has been unable to move the needle. But Ducey says Bennett is at least part of the reason the state wound up in a deep financial hole after the Great Recession hit. He accuses Bennett of working handin-glove with Democratic Gov. Janet Napolitano to increase state spending far beyond what was appropriate. And that, Ducey says, left Napolitano successor Jan Brewer “holding the bag’’ with a $3 billion gap between expenses and revenues as the economy tanked. Bennett says he left office at the end of 2006, insisting Napolitano, who stayed on, inflated the budget in the following two years, before she quit to take a job in the Obama administration. But state spending went from $6.46 billion in the first budget adopted during Bennett’s tenure as Senate president to $9.46 billion for the last one under his control, an increase of more than 46 percent. And the last budget adopted under Napolitano actually was less than that. Then there’s Ducey’s claim of putting $2.7 billion in new dollars into education since being elected. Legislative budget analysts say total state aid to education went from $4.5 billion when Ducey took office in 2015 to $5.9 billion for the new budget year that began July 1. But Ducey uses different math to justify the $2.7 billion. He tallies the amount spent each year for the past four years – including mandated inflation and student growth – and then compares each not with the the prior year but what it was when he took office. And then he adds each of those annual differences together. But no matter how it’s calculated, state funding is not $2.7 billion higher now than it was in 2015. The governor is on firmer financial grounds in saying that Prop 123, approved

by voters in 2016, will put $350 million a year in new dollars into classrooms for a decade. But that doesn’t tell the whole story. First, the money is coming from a trust account from the sale and lease of state lands, money that already belongs to schools. And as even then-state Treasurer Jeff DeWit warned, taking out more money now will mean less is available later. More to the point is how and why the deal happened. Schools filed suit after state lawmakers ignored a voter-approved mandate that state aid to schools be adjusted annually to account for inflation. The Arizona Supreme Court agreed, sending the case back to a lower court to figure out how much the schools were owed. The approval of Proposition 123 settled that lawsuit – though only for about 70 cents on the dollar of what schools said they were due. Ducey does not dispute that state aid was illegally withheld but points out the practice started under his predecessor. “I’ll be held accountable for the three and a half years I’ve been governor,’’ he says. And the fact remains, Ducey says, that he was able to negotiate a settlement. “And what we turned it into, rather than more money for lawyers, was additional money for teachers,’’ the governor says. Bennett says he managed to balance the state budget without raising taxes, something he says Ducey has not done. The incumbent does not agree. “I pledged to not raise taxes and I have not raised taxes,’’ he says. Yet the state budget he negotiated with lawmakers for this year includes an increase in the cost of registering a vehicle. That will pay for the highway patrol, freeing up the other dollars that now fund that agency for the governor to spend elsewhere. Officials of the state Department of Transportation, tasked with figuring out that cost, say they are still conducting that study. But it could end up in the neighborhood of $17 a year for each and every vehicle. Ducey dismisses questions of how taking that much more money out of the pockets of Arizonans – more than $100 million a year – allows him to insist he has kept his “no new taxes’’ pledge. “What I’m talking about is a fee,’’ he See

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says. A tax, the governor notes, requires a two-thirds vote. True. But Ducey and lawmakers got around calling it a “tax’’ by giving ADOT Director John Halikowski unilateral power to set the rate, rather than setting it themselves. But Bennett’s hands are not entirely clean on this claim, either: The Legislature approved allowing various state agencies to impose some fee increases while he was in charge of the Senate. If no new taxes is half of what Ducey promised on state finances when elected in 2014, the other half is that pledge to push income tax rates to as close to zero as possible. The measures that Ducey has proposed and signed into law have only nibbled around the edges, things like indexing deductions and tax brackets to inflation. The actual tax rates remain as they were when he took office. Pushed about what happened to that promise, the governor says voters need to be patient – and give him more time. “I have an aspirational goal of getting our income taxes as close to zero as possible,’’ he says. “I said to achieve that on the income

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Ken Bennett, who is taking on Gov. Doug Ducey in the Republican gubernatorial primary, is challenging some of his opponent’s claims about the state’s economy.

tax front I would need a term or two as governor,’’ Ducey explains. “I would need a growing economy, and I would have to have a plan.’’ The way the governor figures it, he’s got two out of three. “I’m asking for the second term in November and I think we’ll be able to improve our overall income tax situation in the state of Arizona.’’ Much of Ducey’s campaign for re-election is based on the state’s economic recovery.

Since he took office in January 2015, the state has added 232,000 private sector jobs. And the unemployment rate has dropped from 6.4 percent to 4.7 percent. Bennett, for his part, says Ducey is too quick to take credit. “Thank goodness President Trump’s economy is catching fire and helping Arizona,’’ he says. But the Arizona jobless rate already had dropped to 5.2 percent by the time Trump was sworn in. Still, Arizona’s unemployment rate remains higher than the national average. Ducey dismisses that fact as irrelevant, saying he is focused on the “labor participation rate.’’ “People that want to find a job can find a job,’’ the governor says. “And the people that have a job have a growing paycheck.’’ Ducey also insists that Arizona “has more jobs available today than people to fill them.’’ But the very definition of unemployment – and how the rate is calculated – is based on people who do not have jobs and say they are looking. There’s one other number that figures in the campaign. Ducey points out that in the 2014 Republican primary, Bennett came in fourth in the six-way race. Bennett sees the numbers a different way, pointing out Ducey got just barely

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more than 37 percent of the votes cast. “Two-thirds of Republicans wanted someone else,’’ he said. “I actually believe I give the Republican Party the best chance of winning in November.’’

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Democratic gubernatorial candidates pile on Ducey BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

he three Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls worked last Thursday to rebut Doug Ducey’s narrative that job and population growth shows what a great job he is doing. The incumbent has been touting reports showing that Arizona is a good place to start a business. Population growth, Ducey has said, shows that people “vote with their feet.’’ And the state’s jobless rate has dropped from 6.4 percent when he took office to 4.7 percent, though it remains higher than the national average. But during a televised debate, all three Democratic contenders brushed those numbers aside as any indication that things are getting better for most Arizonans. “It may be working for certain people, but not the people I’ve been talking to all across Arizona,’’ said state Sen. Steve Farley of Tucson. “The bulk of Arizonans are seeing their wages going down,’’ he said during the half-hour debate, though he clarified afterward that he means in comparison with keeping pace with inflation. Education professor David Garcia said it’s irrelevant that people are moving to Arizona. “What about the Arizonans who are here?’’ he asked. And some of that, Garcia said, is reflective in the inequities of earnings. He cited a report showing a 47 percent raise the state’s top CEOs of state. “And the rest of Arizonans? Four percent on average,’’ Garcia said. That, he said, points to the flaw in Ducey’s argument that more jobs mean more opportunity. When the Office of Economic Oppor-

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During their debate last week, Democratic primary candidates for governor focused their attacks mainly on Gov. Doug Ducey instead of each other. Participants included, from left, education professor David Garci, Tucson state Sen. Steve Farley, moderator Ted Simons and Southern Arizona YWCA CEO Kelly Fryer.

tunity reports on number of jobs, that is based on a survey of employers. That determines how many jobs there are. But it does not say whether those are full-time or part-time jobs or whether two companies are counting the same individual. “There may be jobs,’’ Garcia said. “But Arizonans have to hold down two or three of them to pay the bills.’’ Kelly Fryer, the CEO of the Southern Arizona YWCA, echoed the same theme. “We need to stop measuring the health of our economy based on how the rich are doing,’’ she said. “And we need to start measuring our economy on the basis of how the poor are doing and how the middle class is faring.’’ Fryer said if she is elected she would shift the economic development funds

given out by the Arizona Commerce Authority away from luring big corporations. “I’m going to shift that investment into locally owned businesses that are around the state and businesses that are paying a living wage,’’ she said. Farley said the key is using state resources to invest in infrastructure. “Every billion dollars you spend on transportation infrastructure creates 19,000 new jobs and improves our quality of life,’’ he said. And Farley said more money in rural information technology would provide a major boost to economic development outside the state’s urban areas. Not surprisingly, each of the three insisted she or he is in the best position to get elected in a state where Republicans outnumber Democrats by more than

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160,000 in a state with 3.6 million registered voters. “We’re running a statewide campaign to increase turnout,’’ Garcia said. “I’ve never seen Democrats energized across the state as they are now,’’ said Farley. And he also believes a Democratic candidate – presumably him – could pick up the support of political independents who actually outnumber Democrats and are within 35,000 of Republicans. “And I’m seeing Republicans who are dissatisfied with the way this guy has destroyed our public education system,’’ Farley said in referring to the incumbent. All that presumes, however, that Ducey wins then GOP primary against former Secretary of State Ken Bennett. Ducey, with far more cash in the bank, has refused to debate Bennett.

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and personal contributions. He also carried over $24,896 from his previous campaign. Bowie raised $2,500 from personal and family contributions but claimed $35,069 in PAC donations, $99,443 in individual contributions and another $11,820 in small donations of $50 or less. The next and last filing before the Aug. 28 primary – covering contributions and spending from July 1 through Aug. 11 – is due by Aug. 20. Early voting in the primary began last week and registered voters have until Aug. 17 to request an early ballot. Campaign financial reports filed by the state House candidates in LD 18, which encompasses Ahwatukee and parts of Tempe, Mesa and Chandler, show Republicans hold the top and the bottom positions when it comes to totals raised. Incumbent Jill Norgaard reported $86,371 in donations while Don Hawker reported $653, most of that a $500 loan he made to his election committee. Incumbent Tempe Democrat Denise “Mitzi” Epstein ranks second among all seven candidates in the amount of money collected for the campaign so far with $64,531 in total donations. Chandler housewife Farhana Shifa has raised $35,195, making her campaign the second best funded among the four Republican candidates for the LD18 House seats, while Tempe lawyer-accountant Greg Patterson has raised $9,790. Shifa also got an early start on her campaign,

raising about a third of her total last year. But Norgaard dwarfed all the other House candidates in money collected in 2017. She started last year with a carryover of $13,603 and raised $41,551, including $22,646 in individual contributions and $18,800 in PAC money, to start out this year with slightly more than $50,000. Among the two other Democrats, both from Chandler, Jennifer Jermaine has collected $29,312 in donations while LaDawn Stuben reported $20,809. But of the total Stuben has raised, $16,995 came from the Citizens Clean Elections Fund. As the only Clean Elections candidate in the LD 18 race, Stuben was required to forgo special interest and high-dollar donations and collect at least 200 qualifying contributions of $5 from registered voters to secure that funding. Among the House candidates, Norgaard and Epstein have received the most support from political action committees, according to their campaign reports. Norgaard reported a total $35,700 in PAC donations while Epstein has received $12,250 – including, in some cases, money from the same PACs that donated to Norgaard’s campaign. Shifa reported no PAC support. Aside from $1,260 in personal and family contributions, Shifa’s war chest consists entirely of contributions from supporters, mostly people who donated less than $200. Jermaine reported the most support from family, with $16,420 in donations from relatives – mostly her parents in Las Vegas and a sister at Stanford University in California. Her sole PAC contribution

came from the Arizona List PAC, a group of pro-choice women based in Tucson. The vast majority of funds collected so far by Patterson, who was a state legislator in the 1990s, also came from individual donors, with a total $1,050 coming from three PACs. Raising money is a necessary distraction, according to the two LD18 House incumbents. “There is too much money in politics,” Epstein said. “Fundraising is too big of a part of running for the state legislature.” Norgaard also noted, “It does take a lot of time to raise the funding if you are a traditional candidate, which means you raise the money for your campaign.” But both candidates stressed that money is almost an indispensable part of a political campaign. “It is very important to communicate with voters and create a dialogue so I can listen to voters, as well as describe my positions,” Epstein said. “That communication requires some spending. I believe in smart spending, not more spending. Whether it’s taxpayers’ funds or campaign donations, I work to get the most value out of every dollar.” Likewise, Norgaard said, “Campaign funds assist candidates with getting their message out via events, signs, mailers and advertisements.” Arizona is one of only five states that have a vehicle for publicly funded campaigns involving legislatures. Rather than spending their time hitting up lobbyists and lawyers for the $840 maximum contribution allowed under Arizona law, “clean” candidates for the

Legislature instead collect $5 donations from 200 friends and neighbors. Legislative candidates also agree to limit their spending to just under $17,000 in a primary and about $25,500 in a general election campaign. For a while, Arizona’s clean elections law also tried to level the playing field by allowing “clean” candidates to get more public funds to all but match a big-spending candidate. But the state Supreme Court in 2011 voided that provision, with a majority of justices ruling that it “imposes an unprecedented penalty on any candidate who robustly exercises First Amendment rights.” And clean elections don’t prevent special interests from trying to influence voters. Norgaard noted that while candidate campaigns must identify their own ads, some special interests “send mailers for and against candidates that are not authorized by a candidate.” “If you want to know the sources of the mailer, read the fine print on the bottom and research that group,” she said. Up through June 30, Epstein led all seven House candidates in campaign spending with $36,414. Norgaard reported expenses totaling $20,786 while Shifa reported spending $17,406. Falling in fourth place for campaign expenditures was Jermaine, with $15,131. But no one in LD18 has spent more so far than Schmuck, who reported campaign expenditures totaling $58,964 to Bowie’s $25,585. Almost all of Schmuck’s spending is broadly categorized as “in kind” expenditures.

Court battle continues over Clean Elections voter brochure BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

claim that lawmakers are giving voters a flawed explanation of a measure on the November ballot drew a skeptical reaction Friday from the judge hearing the case. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Christopher Coury did not dispute the argument by the Citizens Clean Elections Commission that the description crafted by the Republican-controlled Legislative Council of changes sought by Republican lawmakers does not contain certain elements about how the commission operates. That includes not only a full list of the duties of the commission, created by voters in 1998, but also the procedures it must now follow when adopting rules. But Coury said he’s not sure all that is

necessary for the explanation of the measure that will appear in the brochure to be mailed to the homes of all 3.6 million registered voters ahead of the general election. Commission attorney Joe Roth told the judge that state law requires the council to prepare an “impartial’’ analysis of all ballot measures. “It has to be fair, neutral and even-handed,’’ he said. “It can’t omit, exaggerate or understate material provisions in a way that would be misleading.’’ The biggest complaint is about a provision in the measure to subject the commission’s rules to review – and potential rejection – by the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council. That fact is mentioned in the analysis. But he said it is worded in a way to make voters believe that the commission until now has had has free rein when enacting

rules when, in fact, there are existing requirements for public notice, meetings and comment. Potentially more troubling, he said, is the failure to point out that it was voters who in 1998 set up the voluntary system that allows candidates for statewide and legislative office to get public funding if they don’t take other special-interest dollars. What the Legislative Council analysis does not say, Roth told the judge, is that the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council, which would get veto power of commission rules on everything from candidate funding to enforcing campaign finance laws, is made up of political appointees of the governor who can fire any of them at any time. “Voters are now being asked to undo a significant piece of what makes the commission independent,’’ he said, without being fully informed of that change.

But Mike Braun, staff director of the Legislative Council, told Coury that the analysis was never intended to be a fullblown explanation of every aspect of the underlying law and the changes that are being sought. Instead, he said, it “provides the voters a concise and neutral analysis’’ of what is proposed. “The council analysis properly omits a discussion of the policy issues,’’ he said. Braun said. He said people are free to make those points elsewhere in the pamphlet where individuals can submit their own 300-word arguments. And Braun said voters are free to read the actual statutory changes that will also be in the pamphlet. That argument, however, drew questions from Coury who suggested that simply making the text available would not give voters information they might want or need.

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Gilbert crossing guards brush up on traffic safety BY COLLEEN SPARKS AFN Staff Writer

hile Gilbert and other East Valley students started hitting the books again last week, many crossing guards were brushing up on their skill sets to steer children to safety. Nearly 200 guards participated in training that the Maricopa Association of Governments sponsored at Dobson High School in Mesa. All K-8 schools are responsible for hiring and training guards and defining where and when they need to be on duty. Safety experts offered participants advice on keeping themselves healthy while demonstrating the correct ways to guide students across crosswalks and explaining traffic laws. Speakers stressed the need to keep safe in order to protect students. “Before you step out on that curb, I want you to stop, look around,” said Jean DeStories, Mesa Fire & Medical Department fire and life safety education specialist. “People are not watching you guys out there. Take care of yourself. I am

incredibly impressed with the job you are doing.” DeStories told the crowd to remember the acronym SAFE. Noting “S” and “A” stand for “shirt” and “arms,” she urged them to wear loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirts and pants to protect themselves from the sun. The “F” should remind them to put sunscreen on their faces and the “E” means everyone needs to be protected. She also explained the signs of heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke. DeStories recommended they carry plastic gloves to protect themselves from blood, vomit and other bodily fluids. She said carrying Band-Aids for children could be useful as well. She said crossing guards could handle some students’ health problems, such as scraped knees, on the site, but more serious issues, including a child getting hit by a car, warrant a call to 911. However, she said “very few calls” come into 911 for youths injured in East Valley crosswalks. The crossing guards also watched a video, “Guardians of the Future,” that showed appropriate ways to get kids

across crosswalks in different scenarios. The video explained what types of signs crossing guards need to put near crosswalks. A speaker urged guards to ensure students walk quickly, and to make eye contact with drivers. The video also demonstrated the differences between yellow and white crosswalks and how to raise the “Stop” paddle. Both the video and speakers stressed that crossing guards are not allowed to direct traffic. “This is where I see the biggest problem with crossing guards,” Mesa Police Department Officer Michael Kuntz said. “Don’t wave vehicles through. You’re not out there to enforce the law.” Don Cross, Phoenix school safety coordinator and co-producer Kimberly Carrillo/AFN Staff Photographer of the video, engaged Melody Cordes, one of Chandler's more than 115 crossing guards, demonstrates crossing guards in a the proper way of guiding kids across the street. demonstration on stage directing kids.” as adults pretended to be children. Jennifer Gunnell, a crossing guard at Many guards at the session said they love working with children and teens, but Oak Tree Elementary School in Gilbert, they complained that drivers often do not said the job is “stressful with the traffic slow down to the posted speeds in school but I love being able to see the kids.” “We do have quite a few (drivers) who zones. They said many drivers talk on their are very impatient and don’t seem to care cell phones and some have even driven there are kids around,” Gunnell said. through crosswalks or crept up into them. “There have been a couple of times I’ve Erika Hunter, a new crossing guard at wanted to hit the car with my sign.” Ryan Brown, a crossing guard at Ida Falcon Hill Elementary School in Mesa, Redbird Elementary School in Mesa, said said the hands-on lesson was great. “I was a little nervous, but it was fun,” he enjoys being a crossing guard because of the children and attending the workHunter said. Theresa Ricks, a crossing guard at shop was important as “a lot of laws can Whittier Elementary School in Mesa, also change really quickly.” “I pulled a kid back one time when a car found the workshop helpful. “I learned how to keep the kids safe,” ran a red light,” Brown said. “That’s the Ricks said. “You’re watching out for your one time I was a little on edge about it.” life and the life of the kids. It’s not easy

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‘Teachable moment’ for city recycling cost Phoenix taxpayers $3.3 million AFN News Staff

ity Councilman Sal DiCiccio says Phoenix taxpayers have underwritten a costly lesson for City Hall on ways to teach residents that recycling is a good thing other than spending millions of dollars on trinkets. Councilman Sal DiCiccio ripped Phoenix officials Monday after they disclosed they were dropping a contract that already has cost taxpayers $3.3 million to encourage residents to recycle their trash by offering gift cards and discounts on magazine subscriptions. After published reports Monday that the city was dropping the $10-million, five-year contract after two years because they weren’t getting the results they had hoped for, DiCiccio decried the program. “$3.3 wasted taxpayers monies is not what I would call a ‘teachable moment,” he wrote City Manager Ed Zuercher in a letter Tuesday.

He posted on Facebook Monday that “inept management & politicians trash your cash” on the education program. The next day, he told Zuercher that he wanted the names “of each person who pushed this program” – terming it “an embarrassment to our city.” “The public deserves accountability and we also need to know what type of discipline is planned for these individuals,” he told Zuercher. “If you have no intention of doing anything about this, then the public needs to know.” Some of the program’s supporters are now seeking higher office – including former Mayor Greg Stanton, who’s running for Congress, and former Councilman Daniel Valenzuela and soon-to-be ex-Councilwoman Kate Gallego, who are running for mayor against Ahwatukee businessman Moses Sanchez. At the meeting where the contract was approved two years ago, DiCiccio warned, “This is why Phoenix doesn’t have any money. You want to educate

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than what you would think of as a golf cart, but (have) sort of that feel to it,” she said. “Drivers will be knowledgeable about the downtown and able to help people with food choices.” Uber and Lyft typically want to provide longer rides, while Electric Cab North America specializes in the shorter journeys, Perkinson said. Moyers said Chandler will be the first city in Arizona to sign a contract with Electric Cab North America. The free shuttle service will be available 4-9 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays starting Sept. 6. with the option of expanding the hours if needed. “I think that what has happened over the years is people have gotten very accustomed to parking in Site 6,” Moyers said. “That’s become habit for them. “As we’ve continued to grow our downtown, we’re attracting more into the downtown. This is a way to educate people, moving them to the parking garages like they do in other cities. We want to give people an option during this transition. There’s a perception that some of the walking is too long,” Moyers added. Downtown Chandler has several parking garages downtown now and plans are underway for more. One garage is on the southeast corner of Chicago Street and Arizona Avenue. Others are at the northeast corner of Arizona Avenue and Boston Street and southeast corner of Buffalo Street and Arizona Avenue. They provide a total 1,500 parking spots. A fourth downtown parking garage with 350 spots as part of the Overstreet development is expected to open at the end of this month at the northwest corner of Oregon and Buffalo streets. New Square will provide a 930-stall parking garage at Chicago and Oregon streets by the fall of 2019.

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hat a difference four years makes. Just ask Katie Halle Lambert of Ahwatukee. In 2014, she was a first-time mom “and I wasn’t sure what I was doing. I felt isolated. I was looking for advice, looking for friends,” she recalled. Four years later, she has found about 5,200 friends across the East Valley. A Realtor who owns Team EvoAZ realty agency with husband Matt,Lambert started a Facebook page to attract moms. She found about a dozen of them, and since then, “it’s grown exponentially.” And thus was born MOMnationAZ. Its website, MOMnationaz.com, is loaded with blogs, podcasts, events and other helpful information for new and experienced moms alike. “This group is for play dates, get-to-

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Katie Halle Lambert, second from right, and her husband, Matt, were part of the ’80s-themed Prom for Parents that MOMnation threw last year, along with moms Jeni Cohen, Nicole Ostler and Alicia Spring.

gethers, personal growth, business growth, wants and needs, questions, and a forum for moms to share information,” its website explains.

In a few weeks, it will even start a YouTube.com reality show called – what else? – “Inside Mom Nation.” The site also is devoted to helping

“momtrepeneurs,” women raising kids and running a business at the same time. “We have a farmers market-type event that we run October through March that features only moms who hand-make their items,” Lambert added. “It’s really catching fire. We had over 200 attendees at our last market. We did a big summer bash last weekend with an indoor market, but mainly our market is only October through March.” Mesa business owner Emilie Nikolich noted, “My life is busy. MOMnation gives me an opportunity to plug in when I can on a social and professional level and I never feel like I have missed a thing.” Added Jeni Cohen, a Mesa mom of five, “I was a little shy and hesitant about meeting new people before I joined this See

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Ahwatukee woman leads Chandler's quest for pupil equity BY COLLEEN SPARKS AFN Staff Writer

n Ahwatukee woman with 25 years experience in education who broke gender barriers in her native Sierra Leone hopes to level the playing field for diverse students in the Chandler Unified School District. Adama Sallu, the district’s new director of equity and inclusion, is charged with ensuring that “all children coming to Chandler schools have access to an equitable and inclusive learning environment where they’re valued and excellence is demanded.” Sallu’s appointment fulfills a promise that Superintendent Camille Casteel made to black parents angered by a racist video that some San Tan Junior High students made at home then put on the internet. Further exacerbating tensions were complaints that minority students are more likely to be suspended than Caucasian students and less likely to achieve academic success. “We can close the achievement gap and

discipline gap,” Sallu said. “We can’t afford to have a group of kids failing every year. We must critically examine the data. We need to examine ourselves and our own systems. Teachers are cultural agents. Teachers need to be very, very mindful about who they are. All of us are equity. Our voices are critical; it takes a village.” She said Chandler is already a “great school district” and no drastic changes are planned. Parents had demanded the school district take action against the boys involved in making the video, but Casteel said it did not have the authority to punish them for something they did outside of school on their own time. Casteel said the boys’ parents and school officials met with the boys “to teach them why the lyrics are so offensive and destructive, the ramifications of their actions and the dangers of social media.” The governing board also adopted a resolution reiterating Chandler Unified’s commitment to diversity and fairness. CUSD officials also engaged in an ongoing dialogue with African-American parents over broader issues, including a

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Adama Sallu is passionate about her work as the new director of equity and inclusion in the Chandler Unified School District.

lack of racial diversity among the faculty and administrators and the disparity in disciplinary action against students. During the 2016-17 school year, 36.7 percent of suspended K-12 students were Caucasian; 40.1 percent were Hispanic; 14.7 percent were African Ameri-

can; 2.3 percent were Asian and 1.9 percent are Native American. That changed in 2017-18, when 40.3 percent of suspended students were Caucasian, 38.5 percent were Hispanic, 11.2 percent were African-American; 2.8 percent were Asian and 2.4 percent were Native American. “Disproportionality is always a cause for concern and reflection,” district spokesman Terry Locke said. “National-level research, and our own research in CUSD, suggests that this type of disproportionality is often observed because of subjective discipline measures.” He said it is vital that teachers and administrators have a “culturally responsive pedagogy” and that the maintains “a system centered in equity.” Sallu and other administrators say they also want to address the achievement gap in the Chandler district schools. On the English language arts portion of AzMERIT tests in 2016-17, proficiency scores were achieved by 74 percent of Asian students, 62 percent of Caucasian See

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Area woman works to prevent elephants’ extinction BY SRIANTHI PERERA AFN Contirbutor

avala, a 12-year-old orphaned elephant in faraway Zambia, needs the support and protection of humans until she can join a herd. Her mother was shot by poachers in 2011 and Kavala was found three weeks later with an abscess on her knee and many infected sores on her body. Mesa nonprofit Elephantopia, which has a mission to save elephants and build community, is sponsoring Kavala, who lives in an orphanage run by the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation. Next weekend, a Gilbert business is hosting an event to help the organization. “Every day, they get to walk in the Kafue National Park. They have a guard, and it’s a hands-off policy. They let the elephants be elephants,” said Elizabeth Schrank, a Mesa resident who founded Elephantopia a few years ago. “The goal is that, hopefully, she’s going to meet a wild herd of elephants that will accept her, and she will go and live with that herd. “Until then, she knows that she’s safe with this community of orphaned ele-

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Elizabeth Schrank of Mesa founded Elephantopia a few years ago out of concern for their possible extinction at the hands of hunters who slaughter the animals for their tusks.

phants because there are about 13 of them altogether and she doesn’t have to worry about getting attacked by poachers.” Elephantopia, which fundraises via crowdsourcing and special events, is seeking 50 participants for a “paint, sip and relax” event on World Elephant Day, Aug. 12 at Painting with a Twist in Gilbert. The “twist” is that eco-conscious individuals, while socializing and painting Kava-

la’s likeness, will help raise about $800 of the annual $3,000 needed to nurture her. Without protection, poachers will take Kavala’s tusks and sell them in Asia’s illegal ivory trade to be fashioned into carvings or jewelry or crushed into a powder believed to have medicinal value. This year, China banned the ivory trade, but it continues illegally. According to the David Shepherd Wild-

life Foundation, about 144,000 elephants were killed for their ivory from 2007 to 2014. Only about 450,000-600,000 elephants survive in the African wild today. By 2025, the existence of forest elephants will be threatened. About 7,600 elephants live in Zambia. According to the 2015 Great Elephant Census in Zambia, the population is stable in some portions of the country. In Sioma Ngwezi National Park, elephants are almost extinct. The World Wildlife Fund says there were 1,089 elephants there in 2004 and by 2015 there were only 48. There’s a glimmer of hope, however. “It’s a slowing trend,” Schrank said. “It used to always be an average of 96 elephants a day were being killed (globally) for ivory. That number is lowering, meaning the protections put in place are working and the public outcry is starting to take effect.” Schrank fell in love with the huge mammal when, as a child, she got the opportunity to feed one at a zoo. She assumed that they’ll always be around. See

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As an adult living in South Africa, she experienced them in the wild. She also learned of their status as a keystone species in the African ecosystem – without elephants, hundreds of other plant and animal species would cease to exist because many animals depended on their droppings to exist. “If you take the elephants out of the equation, all of a sudden – over a hundred tree species relied on elephants for propagation – all of a sudden, you’re going to lose a lot of different tree species, different birds and other animals that use the droppings,” Schrank said. She also learned about the ongoing human-elephant conflict. In South Africa, she lived in a village where most people were subsistence farmers, who grow food for themselves and their families. “So, when an elephant came through and ate all their crops, it was a real issue because they can’t go to the store and get more food. That was their food,” she said, adding, “It was eye-opening.” Hence, Elephantopia believes not just in saving the animals, but also building community. “After having lived there for a while and

school fees of the 80 students at Mukambi Community School. Elephantopia’s new focus is men in their 30s and 40s, who are often overlooked. This is also the age group that resorts to poaching as a livelihood because they don’t have an edu(Elephantopia/Special to AFN) cation or training to Elephantopia has enlisted numerous volunteers in its quest to save aspire for a job. elephants from extinction in Africa. Schrank, a music visited so often, you can’t really do one teacher by profession who runs her own without the other,” she said. “The people studio, wants to establish a project to help who are there 24/7, they are the ones who support small businesses for these people have to deal with elephants walking in so they can make an honest living. An ex24/7 through their backyards. You’ve got ample would be training to become safari to support them, so they can make their guides or drivers. own livelihood.” “It’s just a matter of finding those peoThat would be the first step to securing ple a niche,” she said. their help to conserve the wildlife around Schrank’s next visit to Zambia will be them, Schrank said. in 2020 with a small group of volunteers To that end, Elephantopia, which op- to work on her plans. She is also looking erates with a handful of volunteers, has for volunteers to “join the herd,” as she done other projects. calls it, and help fundraise, share on social With a $5,000 grant from Tempe Ro- media or even travel to Zambia. tary Club, it has installed water wells for In the meantime, Elephantopia uses the entire Mukambi community, which World Elephant Day to draw attention to is located just outside Kafue National the animals’ plight and call people to supPark, and donated math sets and paid the port organizations that are working to stop

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group over three years ago and now I can’t imagine life without them. The variety of events and opportunities that group provides help moms of all personality types find real friends that they click with.” There are close to 500 women waiting to join the group. They are women whom Lambert and her team have to check out, just to make sure they are who they say they are. “We’re not super-picky but we want to make sure they’re moms,” Lambert explained. Later this month, for the second consecutive year, MOMnation is planning its biggest social event of the year – a Prom for Parents to be held 6-11 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Crowne Plaza in Chandler. More than 100 couples, and probably some singles, can buy tickets for $28 each and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages – there’s a cash bar – and dance to a professional DJ. The admission ticket also gets guests into a raffle for a number of prizes – all donated by the members who have businesses or work for one. “As parents, we don’t have many op-

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portunities to get together and party the night away old school style,” said Lambert, adding that the them this year is Masquerade Ball. Last year’s was an ’80s theme. Attendees don’t necessarily have to dress in a costume, she said, but those who don’t might feel like they stick out in the crowd – especially if they find themselves in contention for the prom king and queen, which is part of the program. The prom might be the biggest social event of the year for MOMnation, but it’s not the only one. “I really enjoy the social opportunities that MOM(Jenee Zapatka/Macpea) nation offers but I also love Members of MOMnation, some of whom gathered for this group photo at last year’s Prom for Parents, total more diving in and helping with than 5,200 and the group is still growing. all the awesome events the group organizes throughout the year,” dence can be a rollercoaster ride,” Lam- because “I like to help women grow.” Tickets for the Prom for Parents are said Jessica Nelson, a mother of four bert said. “All agree that the annual who not only attended PROM2017 but Prom for Parents is an amazing way to still available and can be obtained at also helped with decorations and orga- recharge their social batteries and meet Eventbrite.com. Just plug “MOMnanew friends.” tionAZ in the search field on the home nizing the evening’s agenda. Lambert, whose son, Jaxin, is now a page. Information about the group itself “Just like the high school prom, some moms that have attended the event in little over 4 years old, said she’s pleased is at MOMnationAZ.com or by emailthe past say their emotions and confi- with the way MOMNation has taken off ing MOMnationAZ@gmail.com.

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serve,” the custom house, built in 2005, sports eight bedrooms and seven and a half bathrooms. And that barely scratches the surface of this house, with a custom door leading to a dramatic entryway, soaring groin-vaulted ceilings, iron staircase and formal dining room with a built-in hutch. The chef ’s kitchen, which includes a SubZero fridge, Wolf seven-burner gas stove, custom smooth alder cabinets and slab granite countertop, opens to See

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Ahwatukee homes sold 85044 $105,000 $170,000 $170,000 $175,000 $192,900 $194,000 $197,000 $204,000 $205,000 $221,000 $227,000 $230,000 $235,000 $235,000 $242,000 $243,500 $246,000 $255,000 $255,000 $255,500 $257,000 $260,000 $266,000 $266,000 $275,000 $279,900 $290,000 $290,000

10610 S. 48th St. 4841 E. Kachina Trail 8813 S. 48th St 12838 S. Wakial Loop 4821 E. Winston Drive 11233 S. Tomi Drive 5201 E. Tunder Circle 4834 E. Kachina Trail 12809 S. 50th Way 5008 E. Oneida St. 8813 S. 51st St. 13039 S. 46th Place 5052 E. Shomi St. 4841 E. Magic Stone Drive 4250 E. Agave Road 13826 S. 36th Place 12602 S. Tonto Court 14482 S. 43rd St. 9233 S. 45th Place 12040 S. Potomac St. 4353 E. Chuckwalla Canyon 14430 S. Cholla Canyon Drive 10230 S. 48th Place 12022 S. Mandan St. 3759 E. Park Ave. 4354 E. Chuckwalla Canyon 4146 E. Mountain Sage Drive 4506 E. Cheyenne Drive

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4346 E. Corral Road 3937 E. White Aster St. 10026 S. 44th Place 3937 E. Keresan St. 15428 S. 35th St. 3610 E. Agave Road 4629 E. Mountain Sage Drive 4533 E. Dry Creek Road 4653 E. Goldfinch Gate Lane 4443 E. Graythorn St. 4634 E. Mineral Road 11829 S. 46th St. 3851 E. Cherokee St. 4722 E. Rockledge Road 3820 E. Mountain Sky Ave. 15433 S. 45th Place 13005 S. 37th Place 3926 E. Agave Road 4016 E. Western Star Blvd, 4617 E. Corral Road 4411 E. Gold Poppy Way 4439 E. Desert Willow Rd 4726 E. Verbena Drive 12213 S. Chinook Court 3435 E. Rockledge Road 3544 E. Ahwatukee Court 3846 E. Talowa St. 13628 S. 32nd Place 3610 E. Kachina Drive

85045 $305,000 $283,999 456 W. Mountain Sage Drive $309,900 $299,990 15550 S. 5th Ave. $319,000 $317,000 16623 S. 27th Ave. $320,000 $319,900 1850 W. Glenhaven Drive $325,500 $335,000 2813 W. Windsong Drive $325,900 $360,000 16016 S. 18th Ave. $327,500 $398,000 15414 S. 7th Drive $335,000 $399,000 16608 S. 16th Drive $337,700 $417,000 16240 S. 14th Drive $365,000 $435,000 15223 S. 18th Drive $365,000 $499,900 16029 S. 7Tth Drive $368,000 $522,500 16020 S. 15th Drive $400,000 $410,000 85048 $411,000 $138,000 3236 E. Chandler Blvd. $428,000 $184,000 16013 S. Desert Foothills Pkwy. $435,000 $203,500 16410 S. 12th St. $465,000 $242,500 4523 E. Amberwood Drive $472,000 $245,500 4002 E. Amberwood Drive $474,900 $248,000 16410 S. 12th St. $480,000 $268,000 4154 E. Silverwood Drive $480,000 $272,000 2762 E. Desert Trumpet Road $500,000 $273,000 15851 S. 30Th Place $500,000 $285,000 3543 E. Long Lake Road $525,000 $285,000 16226 S. 41st St. $532,500 $289,900 4146 E. Tanglewood Drive $566,000 $289,900 4606 E. Glenhaven Drive $585,000 $295,000 16817 S. 31st Way $980,000

4302 E. Amberwood Drive 16026 S. 46th St. 15839 S. 33rd Place 15428 S. 23rd Place 2311 E. Mountain Sky Ave. 1446 E. Briarwood Terrace 3510 E. Lakewood Pkwy. 1340 E. Sapium Way 2618 E. Desert Trumpet Road 3109 E. Windmere Drive 1430 E. Briarwood Terrace 15837 S. 33rd St. 16226 S. 1st St. 15013 S. 9th St. 16008 S. 13th Way 1341 E. Rockledge Road 16202 S. 30th Place 16030 S. 35th Way 1348 E. Rock Wren Road 2323 E. Taxidea Way 2733 E. Brookwood Court 2502 E. Dry Creek Road 16602 S. 18th Way 15025 S. Foxtail Lane 1727 E. South Fork Drive 412 E. Amber Ridge Way 14625 S. 14th Way 14025 S. 8th St. 14605 S. Presario Trail

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uxury homes are a hot market in the Valley. A look at the top home sales for June shows the top sale fetching $5.4 million in Scottsdale’s DC Ranch It wasn’t long ago that finding a home selling for more than $2 million was a major accomplishment. Now, home sales regularly include those in the $4 million to $5 million range. Paradise Valley and North Scottsdale long have been the most popular destinations for the well-heeled. But things are changing in the Valley. Now, it’s not unusual to see homes in Gilbert, Chandler, Ahwatukee and Peoria selling for more than $1 million or $2 million. The rise in luxury-home prices shouldn’t be surprising. The recession took a lot of buyers out of the market, including at the top end. But with the economy approaching pre-recession levels, home prices are moving higher, including in the luxury market. According to Arizona Regional MLS as of middle of July there are 1,775 homes listed over $1 million and YTD 2018 1,281 homes over $1 million have sold. This is huge increase from the same time last year when the number of closed sales YTD was 888.

Ahwatukee is fairing much better in 2018 also. Last year was an off year for such sales ending with only nine of them. This year in Ahwatukee we’ve already closed 11 million-plus homes to date, Our overall luxury market is considered the top 10 percent of the sales in the community, which is around $600,000. The Ahwatukee market is looking good: Year-to-date sales of homes priced above $600,000 is 45 closed. YTD in the $600,000–$999,00: 34 closed. YTD sales over $1 million: 11 closed YTD sales over 600,000 in 85044: 18 closed YTD sales over $1 million in 85044: five closed YTD sales over 600K in 85045: six closed YTD sales over $1 million 85045 is none. YTD sales over $600,000 in 85048: 24 closed YTD sales over $1 million in 85048: six closed The average price per square foot is up from $193 in 2017 to $210 and the average days on market is down from 128 to 117 days. All these numbers are good indicators that the Ahwatukee luxury market is on the rebound. -Bonny Holland is with Keller Williams, Sonoran Living in Ahwatukee Foothills. Reach her at 602-369-1085, leadingluxuryexperts.com or on Facebook and Twitter.

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CLUB WEST Fabulous 5 bedroom / 4 bathroom home on beautiful hillside lot located in the gated community of Tapestry Canyon. This spacious Custom Forte has an elegant yet warm design and style includes impressive foyer, formal living with French doors to patio, formal dining with built-in dry-bar, newer cabinets and quartz counter-top. Recently updated gourmet kitchen with newer appliances, custom cabinets, granite counters and travertine back-splash. Large family room, den/office, media room, plus four bedrooms. Newer hardwood flooring, solid core doors and designer light fixtures. Master suite with fireplace and balcony. Gorgeous resort-style backyard with updated lush landscape, large patio, built in BBQ, TV, pebble tec pool and grass area. Perfect for entertaining! Private lot with breath taking hillside views. Large grass, covered patio, and extensive deck areas make this the perfect outdoor entertaining and family play area. List of detailed upgrades since purchase is available. Great Foothills location. Walking distance to award winning Kyrene schools!

Exceptional Athens floor plan by UDC perfectly situated on oversized 11,500+ sqft golf course lot in Foothills Club West. 5 Br, 3 ba, with 3,839 sq. ft. Bright, open and spacious gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, raised-panel cabinetry, pantry, expanded granite island and built-in desk. Inviting custom stone entertainment center, wet bar and fireplace in family room. First floor bedroom option. Custom ceiling fans and light fixtures throughout. Maple hardwood flooring on stairs leading to generously sized loft with built-in work stations and cabinetry. Tranquil master suite boasts full spa-like bathroom, walk-in closet and access to private view balcony. Three secondary bedrooms upstairs. French doors to gorgeous backyard with large fenced Pebble Tec pool, full length covered patio, two fruit trees and lush tropical landscaping.

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quity is the amount you truly own. The difference between the mortgage balance and the value of the home in the current market. More easily stated, it is the amount of money that you get to keep, if you sell your house and pay off the bank. This is much better than negative equity, which means you owe more than your home is worth. Since equity is an asset, you can build equity by paying off your mortgage.

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When you build equity, you increase the net value of the asset. When you pay your mortgage, a portion of the payment goes toward equity or paying off the loan balance and the remainder goes to interest. The portion that goes to pay interest does not help you pay off the loan or build equity. As you pay off the loan, you build equity, which means you owe a little less and you own a little more. Your equity stake can also increase as your home’s value rises. This may happen over time in a favorable

market, or it may happen as a result of something you do. For example, if you increase your home’s value by improving the kitchen, you end up with more equity. A mortgage payment is sometimes referred to as forced savings. You might not think you are saving any money by making payments each month, but you are building up the value of an asset. When looking at your home, you can consider your savings as the equity you are building in your

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to be sputtering. Sales of previously owned homes fell to the lowest point in five months in June, and sales of newly constructed homes also tumbled. Even the white-hot price growth of the past few years seems to be decelerating. As MarketWatch reported in June, analysts increasingly think that the current real estate cycle may have run its course.

A survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders in the second quarter showed that 69 percent of prospective homebuyers expect their house search to get harder or stay about the same. About the same percentage see fewer or the same number of homes they’d be interested in buying compared to three

months earlier, yet another sign of limited inventory – and that buyers are noticing. “Even with home price growth easing slightly in some markets, mortgage rates hovering near a seven-year high will certainly create affordability challenges for some prospective buyers,” said Freddie Mac chief economist Sam Khater.

home. The equity in your home can be traded for other assets. If you sell your house, then you will get cash for your equity. If you sell your home and buy another house, you can use the equity as your down payment. The larger the down payment, the lower the amount you borrow for the new loan. You can take out a second mortgage on your home, which can provide you much-needed cash, if you have equity.

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students, 36.6 percent of Hispanic students, 36.4 percent of African-American students and 30.9 percent of Native Americans, according to the district report. In 2016-17, 76.7 percent of Asian students who took AzMERIT math tests were proficient. Proficiency was achieved by 62.8 percent of Caucasians, 34 percent of Hispanics, 31.3 percent of African-Americans and 35.7 percent of Native Americans. To ensure that all students have the opportunity to achieve the same levels academically and are disciplined fairly and equitably, three things must happen in the district, she said. First, teachers need to reflect on who they are and their “own stories,” biases and beliefs about people of different backgrounds, Sallu said. Then the district needs to review its policies and practices to see how it might be “targeting certain students” and strive for more objective discipline, she said. Sallu said the district should also review its curriculum and instruction to see “how we are teaching all children.” In CUSD, 53.2 percent of students are Caucasian, 27.1 percent Hispanic, 8.9 percent Asian, 5.2 percent African-American, 1.3 percent Native American and 0.3 percent Pacific Islander. Teachers need to see who the students in front of them are and determine how they can differentiate instruction to make lessons meaningful, understandable and relevant for all, Sallu said. Sallu was born and spent most of her childhood in Sierra Leone, West Africa, as the oldest of three daughters with a father who head a successful electrical company. Her mother was not allowed to go to school because education for girls was historically not valued in the country. But her mother wanted to change that for Sallu and her sisters.

“My mom thought if girls could read and write, they could change their trajectory,” Sallu said. She and her sisters took that advice to heart. Sallu, after graduating from a rigorous all-girls boarding high school in Sierra Leone, moved to the United States at age 17 and lived with relatives. She earned a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from the College of Our Lady of the Elms in Massachusetts, and a master’s in social work from Smith College, also in Massachusetts. She earned a doctorate in educational leadership from ASU. One of her sisters earned a master’s degree and worked for the United Nations before her death, while her youngest sister works as a nurse in Massachusetts.

Disproportionality is always a cause for concern “and reflection, national level research, and our own research in CUSD, suggests that this type of disproportionality is often observed because of subjective discipline measures. - District spokesman Terry Locke “Human potential cannot be minimized,” Sallu said. “Excellence was demanded of me at boarding school. I bring that passion to this work.” She instilled in her own children the importance of an education. Sallu’s daughter, Tanishia Amie Bailey, is a healthcare policy analyst working on her master’s degree. Her son, Cymché, served in the U.S. Air Force for four years, and will start his studies at ASU this fall. Before moving to Arizona, Sallu worked as a health teacher at an elementary school in Springfield, Massachusetts, for three years and then as a school adjustment counselor at another elementary school for five years. Before joining the Chandler school district, Sallu worked was program supervi-

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trict, teachers last month got a two-hour preliminary review of “Deep Equity,” which helps schools and districts establish the protocols, climate, common language and common goal of carrying out culturally responsive teaching practices. Principals also got eight hours of training on “We Can’t Lead Where We Won’t Go: An Educator’s Guide to Equity” by Gary R. Howard. The guide includes activities for teachers to review their overt and hidden attitudes about race, gender, class and sexual identity. Every school in Chandler will have an equity team (made up of staff members chosen by principals) that will receive more in-depth training on the guide. Sallu said she also is going to create an equity advisory board with an “eclectic

collection of people.” “The advisory board will engage in a plethora of activities that will guide…in the creation, implementation, sustainability and evaluation of equitable programs at CUSD,” she said. Sallu said she would also like to start a film and lecture series about diversity and equity. Another goal is an annual equity institute for teachers and the public. The Chandler school district hired ASCD, a professional learning services company that helps schools promote diversity and ensure equity. Their products, including webinars and books, will be used to promote and built the equity capacity of staff members. Janelle Wood, founder and president of the Black Mothers Forum, is impressed with Sallu and pleased the district hired her. “She is very knowledgeable about the subject matter and she, too, is a black woman, which makes it nice she understand the majority of our concerns,” she said, adding: “She has expertise of how to articulate that to district, teachers and staff and help students relate to one another. She’s had to raise children in America, black children in America. I like that she can empathize and she can also understand that people that have implicit bias might not recognize that they do. Her experience level is on par.” “We just felt there was a level of insensitivity toward the impact that it had on the black students,” she said. “Bullying is centered on impact.” Wood said hiring Sallu was “a step in the right direction but this can’t be the only step.” “She’s only one person,” she said. “At some point we need to hire a staff for her. I want to encourage Adama. I want to give her encouragement and let her know she is a welcome change to Chandler. “If she’s successful, the district will be, then our children will have a great, fighting chance to be successful.”

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Ahwatukee Republican Women to host governor at breakfast

Gov. Doug Ducey is coming to Ahwatukee. He will be the guest speaker at a fundraiser breakfast for Ahwatukee Republican Women at 7 a.m. Aug. 27 at Ahwatukee Country Club, 12432 S. 48th St. Ahwatukee. Tickets are $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers. Information: ARW President Cindy Casaus at 602300-4185, cindy.casaus@gmail.com. Tickets can be purchased at ahwatukeerepublicanwomen.com.

Cub Scout Pack 178 ready to welcome new boys in Ahwatukee

Cub Scout Pack 178 will hold its annual open house and recruitment night at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, for new and returning Scouts to register for the upcoming 2018-19 year. It will be held at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11022 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. Pack meetings are the second Monday of each month. Boys and girls K-5 can join anytime. Information: azpack178.com. or Joey Boyer, Cubmaster at 803984-2767 or Tim Theiss, committee chair, 602-380-3536. Cub Scout Pack 178 is an active pack that typically camps three to four times per year,” Boyer said, adding that it’s working on plans for a large summer camp to beat the heat. Other events for Pack 178 for the year include: rocket launch, pinewood derby, boxcar derby, paper airplane derby and more. Pack 178 is the original and oldest in Ahwatukee, established in 1980.

Esperanza Theater seeks aspiring thespians for Christmas comedy

Children ages 5 to 15 are being sought for the 2018 Esperanza Theater production of “Noelophobia.” New and experienced actors are welcome and no auditions are involved. Apply by Aug. 15 at NoelophobiatheMusical.com. Performance dates are Nov. 30-Dec. 1 at Esperanza Lutheran Church in Ahwatukee. Rehearsals will be on Tuesdays 4-5:30 p.m. starting Aug. 14. Esperanza Theater has been delighting Ahwatukee audiences with its original musical productions featuring local talent since 2002. Last year, it produced “The Thingy That Cracks Nuts.” “Noelophobia” is a comedy about students who come down with a fear of Christmas. Student newspaper reporters try to get to the bottom of the story in time to save the school’s winter production and perhaps Christmas itself. Composer David Kruse Coste’s modern, electronic score will be sung and played through the new sound system at Esperanza Lutheran.

Joe Arpaio to speak at Pecos Center

Former Lakewood resident John Rodriguez is sponsoring a town hall with former sheriff and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Joe Arpaio 6-8 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Pecos Community Center, 17010 S. 48th St. An Arizona sports agent and community organizer, Rodriguez said he tried to secure the attendance of the two other Republican candidates but they declined.

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Arpaio “has made no special requests and has asked for no favors. No questions he will not answer,” Rodriguez said. “And he has agreed to the rules that have been used in the past Congressional debates and townhalls I have hosted over the years for Republican and Democrat candidates for public office. “The two other campaigns mentioned, may try to discount my efforts in serving the community, but the offer was made and with no confirmations,” he added. Information: jdrfoundation@msn.com.

Gabriel’s Angels seeks volunteers with and without therapy dogs

Gabriel’s Angels, founded in 2000 by Pam Gaber and her Weimaraner dog, Gabriel, is the only Arizona nonprofit organization that delivers healing pet therapy to at-risk children. The agency is currently expanding its 225 active volunteer base to serve additional youth, and needs volunteers both with and without registered pet therapy dogs. Founded in Ahwatukee, the organization’s pet therapy programs improve the emotional health and well-being of children and help them to develop core social behaviors. Currently Gabriel’s Angels serves approximately 15,200 at-risk children and is recruiting volunteers for two unique programs. Volunteer roles include being a registered handler and his/her own dog or assisting a team. Information: GabrielsAngels.org or 602-266-0875.

Ahwatukee'sKelly Athena to speak at Prickly Pear Fest in Superior

The free seventh annual Prickly Pear Festival Aug. 18 in Superior will feature Ahwatukee desert forager Kelly Athena speaking at 10 a.m. about “The Desert Grocery Store: Harvesting and Preparing the Beans of the Palo Verde, Mesquite, and Ironwood Trees.” A chili cook-off, vendors, music, art, and a margarita shake-off will take place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Details: kellyathena.com/plant-walks.

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Ahwatukee American Legion Post 64 needs help on 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.

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Phoenix book discussion

Discuss the One Book, One Phoenix selection “Parable of the Sower” by Octavia Butler. Ironwood Adult Services Librarian Mike Smith will facilitate the exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and themes. Please read the complete novel prior to the program. DETAILS>> 6:30-7:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adult. Free. No registration required.

SATURDAY, AUG. 11 Teen council

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

TUESDAY AUG. 14 LEGO Lab

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

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 15 Blood Drive

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

TUESDAY. AUG. 21

Ironwood Writers Critique Group

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

Medicare seminar set

Physicians Mutual Insurance producers Todd Walker and Alane Silva will present "Understanding Medicare," a discussion of all aspects of the program. DETAILS>> 3 p.m., My Wine Cellar, 5030 E. Warner Road, Ahwatukee. Refreshments will be served. RSVP/questions: 520-329-1320 or 480-363-0318 or alanesilva14@ yahoo.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 22

Medicare facts discussed

Insurance advisor Gregory Geryak will present “Medicare 101,” a look at rights, options and entitlements for Medicare recipients, as well as a discussion of how to enroll, coverage and other matters. DETAILS>> 5 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. RSVP/information: 480-797-5615 or greg.geryak@gjgia.com.

THURSDAY AUG. 23

Watersmart Workshop

Learn practical advice for maintaining a healthy, beautiful, and water-efficient lawn. Presented by the City of Phoenix Water Department.

DETAILS>> 6:30–7:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adults. Free. To register, visit phoenix.gov/water or call 602-261-8367. Walk-ins welcome, space permitting.

SUNDAYS

Gentle Yoga for healthy spine

Inner Vision Yoga Studio offers “gentle floor yoga” for core strengthening and healthy backs. DETAILS>> 11:30 a.m. 4025 E. Chandler, Ahwatukee. $6 per class. Information: 480-330-2015 or donna@innervisionyoga.com.

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. Info: 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 480-246-1912 for more info.

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: 480-893-2579. 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 E. Ray Road, Ahwatukee. Contact: Gina Jenkins 480-990-5444

LD 18 Dems meet monthly

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

TUESDAYS

Coloring for grown-ups

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

Estrangement support

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

Yoga Guided Meditation

Center the mind body connection through the practice of yoga and meditation with instructors from the nonprofit organization Life Empowerment Yoga Guided Meditation and Reflexology. Please bring a yoga mat or large towel. DETAILS>> 10:30-11:30 a.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adults. Free. No registration required.

Chair yoga featured

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

Toastmasters sharpen skills

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

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 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: 480-893-2579. 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. Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 24-47 months. Free.

Sit, Stay, Read!

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

Fun with watercolors

People can get step-by-step instruction in water-coloring whether they are beginners and intermediates. DETAILS>>2:30-5 p.m. Hobby Lobby, 4710 Ray Road, Ahwatukee. Four classes for $80. To register: Judy Lokits 480-471-8505, or judylokits.com.

Celebrate recovery

Celebrate Recovery is a Biblical 12-step program that helps you find hope and healing from all of life’s hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Whether it’s addiction, loss, anger, or stress, you can find the freedom you’re looking for. DETAILS>>6:20 PM, Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11002 South 48th Street, Ahwatukee. 480-8932579, mvlutheran.org.

Montessori holds open house

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

Grief support is free

Hospice of the Valley offers a free ongoing grief support group for adults and is open to any adult who has experienced a loss through death. No registration required. DETAILS>> 6-7 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, Pecos Community Center, 17010 S. 48th St. 602-636-5390 or HOV.org.

Foothills Women meet

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

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www.ahwatukee.com EDITOR’S NOTE: The Ahwatukee Foothills News invited all four Republican and three Democratic candidates for the State House primary election to provide two columns, the second one being on a topic of their choice. Today, AFN produces the Republican candi-

dates’ columns and next week the Democrats will have their turn. The candidates were invited to address this question in their first column: How can Arizona balance sustainability of its resources with its rapid growth? Those columns, published over the last two weeks,

are on Ahwatukee.com. Republicans Farhana Shifa and Greg Patterson did not provide columns. Early voting is underway for the Aug. 28 election and voters have until Aug. 17 to request an early ballot at recorder.maricopa.gov.

Norgaard: How preschool pilot Shifa: ‘Enough of this for dyslexic students was born stupid kind of politics’ BY JILL NORGAARD

hile visiting schools over the past few years and working to identify and address literacy rates, I became aware of a population of students who were falling through the cracks. These were students with dyslexia. Dyslexia is a lifelong condition that makes it difficult for people to read. It is the most common learning issue, although it is not clear what percentage of people have it. Some experts estimate as much as 17 percent of the population shows some sign of a reading issue. With the goal of identifying guidelines for early detection, I put together a group of stakeholders to address this issue. Parents, pediatricians, teachers and subject matter experts volunteered for this task. Immediately, we conducted a review of what Arizona was doing statewide to address dyslexia. It was discovered that efforts in detection and intervention varied from district to district and school to school. Together, the team successfully developed a dyslexia handbook for teachers and parents. We attended the First Thing First/Read On Arizona summit last year to test some of the initiatives that we were evaluating. Our extensive findings and recommendations were presented to the State Board

of Education and Department of Education, who subsequently became key stakeholders in the process. After the handbook was completed, I obtained private financing and reached out to the Kyrene district to see if there was an opportunity to launch the program at one of our local preschools. Children as young as 3 years old can be diagnosed. We chose two in Tempe, as proximity to ASU helps facilitate using the graduate students as volunteers. A great partnership was forged with the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences at ASU. We benefit from their most current techniques, and they obtain crucial classroom experience. This past spring, we were pleased to observe the program in action. The Wellington-Alexander team introduced us to the students they had identified, and the techniques they were using to teach them. Such energy and engagement were inspiring. This program will be used as a template to duplicate in other schools and districts throughout the state. I have been humbled to work with such amazing teachers, ASU graduate students, and many stakeholders throughout this process and am very excited to be part of this program, the first of its kind, in Arizona. For more information on the handbook: azed.gov/mowr/dyslexia.

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BY FARHANA SHIFA

hy run for office? Because the incumbent isn’t getting the job done! Mitzi Epstein was elected in 2016 because she promised to be nonpartisan and to act in our best interests. She promised to make education and education funding a priority. Then she went to the state House and was one of the most partisan legislators from either party. And when she had a chance to increase funding for teachers and classrooms, she voted “no” time after time after time. Politicians like Epstein are why people are cynical about politics. I’m running because I’m the opposite of cynical. I’m optimistic for our state and our country and I know we can do better than we are doing if we elect better representatives. And I’m the opposite of Epstein because when I say I’ll vote for a good bill without regard to which party introduced it, I mean it and can be trusted to keep my promise. And when I say I’ll make our teachers, students and schools a priority, I mean it and can be trusted to keep my promise. After campaigning on issues like school funding Epstein voted no on increases for K-12 schools. she voted no on increasing teacher pay even while marching with the teachers and posing for pictures. If it’s a Republican bill (and with Republican majorities in our Legislature, most bills have Republican prime sponsors), she refuses to vote “yes.” Elected representatives should represent the constituents of the district regardless of their political affiliation. Bipartisan ef-

forts are critical in advancing meaningful policies and programs, and that means working with other parties to reach the desired goal. Epstein refuses to work with Republicans and it has gotten to where it hurts our district and our people. There are times where ideology prevents compromise and that’s OK. Epstein is very far to the left on issues like life and the Second Amendment, and I’m pro-life and I’m a passionate defender of our constitutional rights. But even those disagreements aren’t always partisan. Epstein advocates for higher taxes as a Democrat, while my Republican primary opponent Greg Patterson also favors higher sales taxes in some circumstances. I disagree with them both, so it isn’t about party. I think we’re overtaxed and that Arizona’s economic gains have come in large part because we’ve cut taxes, balanced our budget and offer a stable environment for companies to move here or expand here. They disagree. Epstein takes credit for the Red for Ed movement and tries to take credit for the pay raises that teachers received. But Epstein voted “no” on the pay raises because she wouldn’t vote for a bill that Republicans could claim credit for. Enough of this kind of stupid politics. I’m a legal immigrant who is living the American Dream. I’ve lived where we didn’t have the kinds of freedoms we have here, and I’m passionate about restoring our freedoms and taking a message of hope and opportunity to everyone in our state. America is the greatest country on Earth, and I know that from experience. I hope you will visit VoteShifa.com to learn more about me and I ask for your vote. Thank you.

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Hawker: Voting Democratic encourages deaths of unborn BY DONALD HAWKER

ry as we might and should, justice on Earth is not perfect. Those who don’t believe in God needn’t believe in divine justice, “no hell below us, above us only sky.” But those who believe in only this world’s justice inevitably conclude that the “end justifies the means” – aka, might makes right (some modern manifestations – information control, judicial activism, terrorism). An example of imperfect justice: Examine that if a fetus dies from an assault on the mother, it is treated as murder – that is, a human being has been unwarrantedly killed. If the mother goes to “Planned” “Parenthood” to have it dismembered, or prevents implantation with “contraceptive” drugs or devices, it is not considered human, and therefore not murder. The humanity of the entity subject to attack is the salient issue. Logically, it cannot be human and not human. It is the exact same mentality as the Dred Scott case, where imported slaves were deprived of recognition whereas Africans born free were not. And it has had the same divisiveness on the nation. The cultural and therefore political polarization increases, which is now resulting in liberal hysteria that precious Roe vs Wade could be jeopardized by new Supreme Court appointments. This is the result of SCOTUS’s legal dereliction of passing the buck on recognizing one, biologically based definition of human life – “personhood” – which would have triggered the equal protection under the law actually demanded by Roe v. Wade. This flippant disregard for objective, biological reality invites new demands that law respect the fantasy of “transgenders,”

forcing into education, punishing the general public for refusing to indulge in the fantasy to the extent of forcing health care insurance or even public funding to finance it. The civil rights movement got hijacked from protecting the disenfranchised community in the womb by chasing after willed actions (e.g., abortion, homosexual acts), thus doing a disservice to the meaning of civil rights. Justice dictates justifiable pre-born endangerment only with equal terms as born people. That Catholics vote Democratic in droves is the PR accomplishment of any century. The Democrat chairman proscribes pro-life candidates. The platform positions: abortion on demand for any reason, funded by taxpayers and glorifying homosexuality with marriage. Abortion and homosexuality are defined in Catholic moral theology as not just mortal but “sins crying out to Heaven for vengeance” and abortion also incurs excommunication (special penance requirement). Cooperation in sin shares the guilt, sometimes with more responsibility than the primary sinner. To even condone or encourage someone constitutes cooperation, but to vote Democratic is to hire someone to affect these things. There are 60 million U.S. children killed by parents with faith in contraception. On this 50th anniversary of the encyclical “Humanae Vitae” (“Of Human Life” – simplified and clarified Catholic position on sexuality, natural family planning (ccli. org), and the respect for new life which heterosexuality has the natural capacity to engender), voting faithfully will help Roe v. Wade’s 50th to be celebrated only by an addition to the Holocaust Museum. E-qual $5 appreciated: azsos.gov/elections.

BY GREG PATTERSON

’m asking you to help return me to the Arizona House of Representatives. I served in the Legislature from 1991 to 1995. That was so long ago that it is commonly referred to as the “Jurassic” period. During those years, the Legislature was split along party lines, but the larger divide was “smokers” and “non-smokers.” That’s because when I served in the House, members could smoke during caucus or in committee. I sat in the non-smoking, Republican, conservative section of the Caucus. During those years, we also passed landmark legislation. I supported the legislation that created charter schools. We also passed landmark water legislation and set the early auto emission and air quality standards. The next time that you are behind a 30-year-old car at a stoplight, remember that they all used to smell like that. The air is much cleaner because of the fuel and emission standards that we set in the 1990s. I served four years on the House Appropriations Committee and I chaired the Government Operations Committee as well as the House Banking and Insurance Committee. I helped to balance the budget, make government more efficient and fund public education. After my four years in the House, Governor Symington appointed me as Director of the Residential Utility Consumer Office. I was the state’s top consumer advocate on utility issues. I worked to keep water, electric and natural gas rates low while ensuring that the system remained safe and reliable.

I’m a CPA, but I had always wanted to also be an attorney. I was accepted to ASU law school in 1985, but my wife was still in school and we had food to buy, so I turned ASU down and took a job at a large accounting firm in Phoenix. I vowed that I would eventually go to law school and in 2006 – 21 years later – I enrolled at ASU law school. In 2008, I graduated from law school and was elected to the Board of the Maricopa Integrated Health System. At MIHS, I worked to ensure that the poor had access to high-quality health care and that the system was efficient and cost effective. We cut costs, improved quality and increased access to health care for the most vulnerable Arizonans. In 2012, Governor Brewer appointed me to the Arizona Board of Regents. I served on the Board for five years and worked to increase the quality of Arizona universities while still keeping tuition as affordable as possible. That’s a tough balance. Tuition is still too high – all three of our kids attended ASU and my youngest child is a senior so I have been writing checks to ASU since 2011! However, as a regent, I worked to cut costs and improve quality in the face of some very difficult economic times. I think that my children received a high-quality education and I know that ASU provides tremendous economic benefit and value to the entire state. Arizona has been very good to me. I’m a second-generation Arizonan; my kids attended public schools. I’ve worked in both the private and public sector and now I would like the opportunity to serve in the Legislature once more. I would appreciate your vote in the upcoming election.

LETTERS

America should remain a beacon of hope Every year, thousands of people enter the United States illegally in search of a better life. The United States as a whole has cultivated a projection of itself as a place of refuge, a land in which to start a new life. Written on a plaque on the Statue of Liberty is a poem by Emma Lazarus, “The New Colossus.” In it is the famous phrase, “Give

me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” Indeed, there have been times that popular opinion was to allow all onto our shores, especially when the United States needed cheap laborers to fill her factories. For immigrants, America is a beacon guiding them to her shores, but a beacon can also be a signal, an example to follow. The Founding Fathers broke away from England and found themselves in a dilemma.

Federalists and anti-Federalists debated the merits of a national government and other options, such as independent states or loose confederacies of states. The Federalists wrote what has come to be known as the Federalist Papers, a collection of essays in favor of unifying the states under one federal government and also the ratification of the Constitution. They allude to the fear of the European powers of strong, united states under a federal government, and that

other colonies could follow the same course as the United States. Moreover, the idea that America is a model for the rest of the world precedes the United States. John Winthrop, in forming a new government of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630, famously wrote their oft-quoted mission, “We shall be as a city upon a hill, the eyes of all people are upon us.” The quote has See

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been used by many people, including presidents, and the underlying meaning behind it has always been one of America as an example to emulate to make the world a better place, not one of America as a place of refuge to allow the rest of the world to wallow in backward indignity. Immigration has always been subject to the needs of the United States. Today, immigrants skilled in technology are in demand. We have little room for unskilled laborers, though some should certainly be admitted for the sake of tradition alone. We should continue our quest to make the world a better place through example. If we accepted all refugees and migrants who are unable or unwilling to make changes in their home country; to fight for their independence and freedom; to spread the spirit of liberty to their neighbors as well, then we cannot expect them to adopt our values upon arrival, especially since naturalization does not exist as it once was. If allowed to retain their own values entirely, and not adopt the spirit of liberty as set forth by the Founders, then the United States will no longer be a beacon of hope, but will run the risk of disintegration of society and emulation of those countries from which the immigrants flee. We should continue to be a beacon of hope for others to emulate, for only through this means will the world change for the better. Only through this means can liberty be secured for all, and not just the lucky few who do make it to our shores. -Cailen J. Dixon

Invest in Ed only the beginning for funding schools

There is great enthusiasm among Democratic circles that the Invest in Ed ballot initiative will pass this November and restore about two-thirds of the 2008 education funding levels by taxing our wealthiest residents. The question now is what comes after. What dedicated source will make up the remainder to fund education at 2008 levels? And more importantly, will this mechanism fund our schools at 2019 levels and get us out of the cellar of national ranking scales for education funding? While writing for Blog for Arizona, I’ve interviewed candidates running for LD office and Superintendent of Public Instruction, as well as Noah Karvelis of Red for Ed, who spearheaded the Invest in Ed initiative along with the Arizona Center for Economic Progress. Their immediate focus is passing Invest in Ed in November. As to what comes after, many echo gubernatorial candidate Steve Far-

ley’s proposal to rescind corporate tax giveaways. Other ideas center around general tax reform, taking away tax credits (including those for vouchers) that go to private schools, a constitutional amendment that mandates school funding with inflation adjustments, increasing state bonding capacity for school construction, and – if no other available options – raising the sales tax. So, here’s the important public policy consideration to remember: Invest in Ed is not the end for funding our schools. It is only the beginning. If Democrats perform as expected this November, they will consider many ideas to bring Arizona out of the nation’s basement of funding education. -David Gordon

Breastfeeding becomes unneeded bone of contention

At the World Health Organization’s meeting in Geneva, the United States objected to a World Health Assembly resolution on breastfeeding, which called on governments to “protect, promote and support breastfeeding,” as well as restrict the promotion of food products that many experts say can have deleterious effects on young children. The United States advocated weakening the resolution, undoubtedly on behalf of infant formula manufacturers, a $70 billion industry. When the United States’ effort failed, the infant formula industry turned to threats with Ecuador in its crosshairs. Ecuador was to introduce the original resolution and was told that if it did, Washington would unleash punishing trade measures and withdraw crucial military aid. Ecuador quickly acquiesced and withdrew the original resolution. As an international travel journalist for many years, I have seen how in poor countries breastfeeding can be critical for a baby’s survival. Breastfed babies have fewer infections and hospitalizations than formula-fed infants. During breastfeeding, antibodies and other germ-fighting factors pass from a mother to her baby and strengthen the immune system. Infant formulas, on the other hand, require a dependable source of clean water, something not available to 780 million people worldwide. Apparently, this administration favors business profits over infants’ health, another example of Trump’s misplaced priorities. But surprise, surprise: the weakened resolution was introduced by Russia, with nary a peep from Trump. -Judy Wade

Dem HQ an oasis for ‘outrage fatigue’ sufferers

After reading Judy Wade’s letter in the AFN

about doing something to alleviate political “outrage fatigue” I was inspired to take her advice, so I stopped in to the new Democratic LD18 election office. I was immediately welcomed and introduced to others who were phone banking and tallying figures, and I got acquainted with a couple of candidates. The place was humming. I learned that there were many, many things in my comfort zone that I could do to help quell my outrage concerns. The office is at the southwest corner of Guadalupe and Rural roads in the Goodwill parking lot, and I assure you will find something worthwhile to help move our community forward. -Doug Arnold

Voters should consider Epstein’s voting record on education

Mitiz Epstein says she’s for education. So, let’s look at her voting record so far. She has voted against a 4 percent increase in education because it was too small. Then she partied with the socialists who took over Red for Ed and once again voted against a 20 percent increase for education. Last year, she wanted to wipe out the rainy day fund for a very small education increase. She is for Tom Styer from California, who wants us to pass a huge proposition to kill small businesses with a huge tax increase. She’s against school choice and against ESAs except at the debate she was all of a sudden for ESAs. She wanted a suicide coordinator, but when Jill Norgaard worked to get a suicide coordinator, she voted against that, too. So, I ask you, Where does Mitzi really stand on education? She has done nothing to help education. She is a socialist who just wants big government to tell us what to do. -Nancy Dombrowski

Headlines suggest correlation with Roman Empire

School is starting once again, and schoolchildren all across the state will be headed back to classrooms to learn. One of their many subjects will no doubt be history. I love learning about history. I find it fascinating, but more importantly I know how crucial it is to learn from the mistakes of the past. As students enter their social studies classes, some of them may be learning about the fall of the once-great Roman Empire. Will these students make the connections from the fall of Rome to the events happening in our country today? Will they learn about greedy, inept leaders, unfair taxation on the poor, government corruption, and a widening gap between the social classes? This makes me wonder: What did Roman citizens think at the time? Were they able to see the dangers they faced? Was there any-

thing they could have done to change the course of history? When I look at the headlines today, I can’t help but make a correlation to the late Roman Empire. Will we sit idly by and just watch as our own empire crumbles under the weight of greed, corruption and apathy? I do hope those students learn well, so they can become the leaders of this country and make positive changes – if our empire lasts long enough for them, that is. -Laurie Nerat

We have already paid too much for Trump, she writes

Another day, another outrageously ridiculous statement from the White House. Another round of OMGs from people who know things. And yet another letter from some right-winger choosing to believe that the real problem is that the rest of us hate Donald Trump because Hillary lost the election. First, Hillary did not lose the election. She lost the Electoral College, an institution originally put in place to prevent uneducated and unqualified people like Trump from being in the White House. Since it is obviously no longer performing that function, there seems to be a pretty good case for its repeal. And we “got over it” a long time ago. With right-wingers in charge of things, we have way too many other things to worry about. Second, many of us do despise Trump, not because of Hillary, but because he is an ignorant, ill-mannered, arrogant, narcissistic boor who is doing irremediable damage to our country and our planet. Others of us believe that he is not worth the time and energy that hate requires when we must spend that time and energy trying to mitigate some of the damage he is causing – in order to survive it. Third, we hate constant lying or blatant stupidity or bad manners or hate speech. Or alienating our friends and allies and toadying to our sworn enemies. Or putting children in cages, or jailing asylum seekers and pretending that they are here illegally. Or giving huge unnecessary tax cuts to the very wealthy while taking away housing, food, and healthcare from people who already have too little. Or encouraging violence, hate and division. All things considered, it is hard to imagine anything he could do that would make up for the damage he has already done. As a people, we have already paid way too much for his time in power. -Barbara Clark

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No loafin’ for Ahwatukee home-based baker

BY COTY DOLORES MIRANDA AFN Contributor

alk into the Ahwatukee home of Meghan Jorgensen and your olfactory senses leap into hyperdrive – maybe even triggering nostalgic memories. The home also hosts the bakery of Lavish Loaf, a new business begun this year by Jorgensen, a 33-year-old woman with a husband, Nate, and two kids – Claire, 4, and Dominic, 2. Active youngsters and a new and already-thriving business isn’t for the faint of heart, but baking is a passion for Jorgensen that she sees profit in pursuing. “I manage my time very efficiently,” said Jorgensen as her little ones climbed on her lap. “I wake up at four and try to get all my baking done before the kids wake up - though that doesn’t always happen,” she laughed. “I usually try to prep the night before, and I get a good night’s sleep. It’s really all about the planning.” Her business, registered with the Arizona Home Baked and Confectionary Goods Program, began at Thanksgiving

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Meghan Jorgenson of Ahwatukee keeps her kitchen humming, turning out an assortment of breads and other baked goods for her business, Lavish Loaf. She sells her baked goods from her home and, on Tuesdays, in the Firestone parking lot at 4009 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee, thanks to her partnership with food truck vendor Taco Santo, which also sells its food at the same time.

when she advertised her yeast rolls for sale. “I offered them in Ahwatukee and was selling tons of dozens,” she laughed. From there she expanded into yeast breads and, later, sweeter loaves like ba-

nana bread, the aroma of which filled her home on the day she was interviewed. “My most popular bread is my banana bread. I bake that every day,” she said. “People tell me mine is different because it has more of a cinnamon taste and a

crunchy top.” Other popular items are her white and cinnamon breads. “I’ve never really liked store-bought See

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n East Valley spa that promises affordable, results-driven skincare services is opening its fourth location in Ahwatukee Sept. 1. But just because Fuchsia Spa isn’t opening its 2,800-square-foot salon at 4025 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 3, until then doesn’t mean clients can’t start setting up service. Fuchsia co-founders Lisa Vukonich and Erin Owens are offering spa membership at a discounted rate that is good for life. The Ahwatukee location is offering $49 lifetime spa memberships, which include facials, massages, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion seasonal pedicures and other services. Additionally, the first 100 spa members will receive a swag bag valued at over $200.

Because the salon is next door to Early Baker, Vukonich and Owens also are using the relatively new restaurant as a headquarters for informational meetings they hope to have throughout this month. Since they opened their first spa in Mesa in 2006, Vukonich and Owens have seen considerable success. “Erin and I are planning to open four more corporate-owned Fuchsia locations in the next three to four years,” Vukonich said. “We are concentrating first on the East Valley, as we have found it is underserved when it comes to spa services – especially our concept with affordable skin, massage and nail services all in one place.” She said she’s happy to be opening a business in Ahwatukee, where she and her husband owned their first home as Mountain Park Ranch residents. “We love the Ahwatukee community,

so when it was time to expand, we decided to return,” she said. As for their choice of a location in the community, she said: “With a fabulous group of tenants, like Trader Joes, Safeway, MOD Pizza, Inspire Kids Montessori, Pomegranate Cafe, Early Baker among others, selecting Plaza @ Mountainside for our spa was a no brainer. We’re excited to bring this spa See

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Lisa Vukonich and Erin Owens continue growing the line of skincare salons they started in 2012 and have picked Ahwatukee for their fourth outlet in the East Valley.

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Fuchsia Spa has its own line of skincare products and boasts affordable, results-driven treatments. Owners/founders Lisa Vunonich and Erin Owens are opening their fourth spa in Ahwatukee at 40th Street and Chandler on Sept. 1.

kids, balancing work, balancing community responsibilities,” Owens said. Originally, they looked at franchise possibilities. But because they wanted to specialize, they came up with their own idea. Using a branding company, they came up with the name “Fuchsia” to represent something “different in the industry.” “It’s in the pink family, but fuchsia stands out from the rest,” Owens explained. With their business background from the University of Phoenix and the ed-

ucation they both received there, they launched their business in the last spot available at the time in Dana Park, one of the tonier areas of Mesa, right along its border with Gilbert. Massages and facials remain the staple, but as the economy changed – and discretionary spending changed – the women also altered their business plan and started offering nail services so women could still get a treat for themselves, but at a lower cost. The women expanded the area for ped-

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bread unless it was bakery bread. So, I’ve always made home-baked breads and cooked for my family. My classic white bread recipe has been passed down through my husband’s family,” she said. “I use that to make my white and cinnamon breads.” Even her husband and kids appreciate the fragrance of the breads wafting through the home, which required some reconfiguration in order to be approved by state inspectors. “We love the smell of fresh bread in our home every day. The rising of the yeast breads, the baking, even while they’re cooling, it smells so good,” she said of her breads, which contain no preservatives. Jorgenson said that although she studied art in school, it was baking that captured her attention once she tried her hand at it. “Growing up, I was the one who did the creative stuff in baking and cooking at home,” she said. One of the perks of baking at home, said Jorgensen, is being able to earn money while staying with her two children. She was employed in sales when Claire was born, but she decided that being a stay-at-home mom was what she wanted.

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Jorgensen, who points out that her maiden name was Baker, started baking for her family and when they moved to Ahwatukee from Redlands, California, she made the jump to making her passion a profit-making venture. It’s worked, thanks to social media. “I have a Facebook page and I actively post in the Ahwatukee 411 and Ahwatukee Friends groups,” said Jorgensen, who also is a member of the Ahwatukee Bakers group. “Most of my business is generated from Facebook and through referrals. On most Tuesday nights, I team up with Cesar Martinez at El Taco Santo for Taco Tuesday. I set up a table next to the food truck in the Firestone Parking lot at Chandler and 40th and offer an assortment of fresh breads and $10 sampler boxes. I always have free samples, too.” Lavish Loaf occasionally offers weekend specials that include an assortment of breads at discounted prices. “It’s a good way for customers to try new or different breads they’ve not tried before. I bake a variety of breads including yeast breads – some are vegan – and my sweet breads. People often buy my sweet breads as gifts. I carefully wrap them in plastic and add a ribbon and label with the ingredients,” she said. Among her other sweet breads are dou-

ble chocolate banana or zucchini bread, zucchini nut, lemon blueberry, lemon poppyseed, pumpkin bread, jalapeño cheese bread, carrot apple zucchini bread, red velvet bread, cheese bread and others. Lavish Loaf offers free local delivery, or customers can pick up orders at her home. Jorgensen fills custom orders, too, like platters of sliced breads for business meetings or events. And she’s not done. “I have plans in the works to team up with some local businesses and leave a small bread rack on-site. I’ll post details on my Facebook page,” she said. “I plan to grow my business as my kids grow. I’d eventually love to get into farmers markets.” Lavish Loaf and El Taco Santo became partners after they were already fans of each other’s products and passion. “All their products became our favorites, and after seeing the passion with what Megan baked their delicious breads, we thought it was a good option to support each other since we have the same passion for what we do,” Martinez said. “So, we discussed the idea, liked it and ever since then we’ve worked together.” Dr. Harveer Kaur of Kokopelli Family and Cosmetic Dentistry at 1327 Chandler Blvd. in Ahwatukee found out about Lavish Loaf through Jorgensen, who is a

patient. Besides buying loafs of breads to distribute among her staff, Kaur discovered they were a godsend for a mother of a very picky 2-year-old eater. “My daughter doesn’t eat anything, and I told Meghan about that and she said why don’t you try the lemon/poppyseed/ blueberry bread or the banana bread,” recalled Kaur, who has owned Kokopelli since June 2017. “You cannot believe the difference it made. My daughter ate her lunch for the first time. And as a mother, I’m confident in the ingredients she uses. She’s a fabulous baker and we love her breads.” Brooklyn born-and-bred Donna Lubrano, who moved to Ahwatukee 19 years ago before recently relocating to Maricopa, also has found Lavish Loaf a definite child pleaser. “My son Dominic doesn’t eat bread but he will devour Meghan’s yeast rolls. Her breads are light and moist from the first bite to the last. I order for special occasions as well as for meals and snacks,” she said. “Now that I’m in Maricopa, I make a big list of all I want and try to get to her at least twice a month. Her assortment trays are a wonderful idea so you can try three or four products at a time.” Information: Lavish Loaf Homebakery on Facebook.

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State to add 543,000 jobs in 8 years, economist says BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

tate economists predict Arizona will add 542,975 new jobs by 2026, and one out of every eight of them will be in preparing and serving food. Doug Walls, research director of the Office of Economic Opportunity, also figures: three-fourths of all new jobs will be in Maricopa County, with the majority of those in the communities outside Phoenix; an aging population will sharply boost the need for healthcare workers, from higher-paying medical professions to those in lower-paying jobs like aides; outside Maricopa County, the strongest growth will be in Yavapai County, much of that driven by that need for more healthcare workers; further out, job growth in rural areas will lag, with just a 0.8 percent annualized increase in Apache, Navajo and Greenlee counties, and not much better at 0.9 percent for Graham, Greenlee, Cochise and Yuma counties. And construction employment, while predicted to grow a healthy 3 percent a

year on average, still won’t get Arizona anywhere close to the number of people working in that sector before the recession and the burst of the housing bubble. Overall, the report predicts an average 1.7 percent annual growth rate in new jobs between now and 2026. That compares with just 0.2 percent for the decade ending in 2016. That comparison, however, is not exactly fair given that 10-year base period includes the Great Recession, when the state was shedding employment far faster than new jobs were being created. Arizona lost about 300,000 jobs between 2007 and 2010. And at one point the state’s jobless rate topped 11 percent; it now is 4.7 percent. Walls said jobs should grow faster in Arizona than the rest of the country, which currently posts a 4 percent jobless rate. But he would not predict what Arizona’s unemployment rate would be in 2026. Much of what is driving both the employment growth and the type of jobs created is related to population. It starts with the fact that Arizona, which actually saw population growth

slow to less than 1 percent at the height of the recession, once again is growing twice as fast as the national average. And that, Walls said, has a ripple effect. “More people within the area, either migrating to the area or born and raised into the Arizona economy, are going to consume healthcare, are going to consume housing, food, clothing and other resources,’’ he said. “That’s going to drive a lot of economic activity within an area.’’ The biggest jump in jobs, in pure numbers, is in food preparation and serving-related occupations, which is expected to create 67,231 new jobs, twice as many as health care support. These are jobs that, in general, pay less than the statewide average. But Walls said the sheer growth in the number of jobs is simply reflective of how large a segment it already is of the state’s economy. In fact, though, the number of current employees at food service and drinking places is just 8 percent of the economy, versus the 12 percent of the total job growth predicted by 2026. And the annualized growth rate for this sector is 2.4 percent, versus the 1.7 percent for the

economy as a whole. Walls also said that the 2016 voter-mandated increase in the minimum wage – from $8.05 an hour to currently $10.50 and going to $12 by 2020 – hasn’t had the dampening effect on hiring for these jobs that was predicted by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry in trying to convince voters to reject the initiative. “We’ve seen strong employment growth rates and total numeric change in leisure and hospitality, food and drinking places, on a month-to-month basis,’’ he said. Walls said there was no indication that higher minimum wages “had any impact on that industry.’’ Still, he said, there may be other factors at work that are keeping employment in the food service industry growing faster than many other segments of the economy. And one of them, Walls said, are changing consumer habits nationally. Most notably, in 2015, for the first time ever, the amount of money people are spending on food and drink outside the home exceeded what they were shelling out at grocery stores. And that disparity continues to grow.

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hristmas wouldn’t feel like Christmas without Ahwatukee Nutcracker. Fortunately, the community doesn’t have to worry about that because for the 19th consecutive year, Ahwatukee dance instructor Kimberly Lewis is planning another sell-out production. But all that dancing and pageantry that accompanies her presentation of the Christmas classic takes a lot of work – and time. That’s why she’s starting this month to gather her cast, pick her leads and get down to the long and arduous task of preparing a show that has become a generational favorite of Ahwatukee residents. The first step to be taken is by anyone between the ages of 3 and 21. They have to sign up at afnutcracker. com for auditions, which will be held Saturday, Aug. 11, at her Dance Studio 111, 4910 E. Chandler Blvd., suite 111, Ahwatukee. The show will be held Dec. 15 and 16 at Desert Vista High School. In the past, it has almost always sold out weeks in advance – which explains why tickets go on sale Sept. 15. But Lewis has two caveats on the website: “ONLY audition if you are open to ANY

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parts. Do NOT audition if you ONLY plan on doing the Nutcracker if you get the part you wished for.” The audition is open to anyone in the Valley, not just Ahwatukee residents. And not everyone needs to know how to dance. “We are looking for boys 5-19 for the party scene,” she said. “No dance experience needed” because the roles just call for acting. They need to show up at 11 a.m. for 15 minutes.

Dancers must have their hair pulled back in a tight ballerina bun and come dressed in black leotard, pink tights and ballet or pointe shoes. Auditions begin 10-11 a.m. for dancers ages 3 to 8, who will have such roles as Baby Bon Bons, China Dolls and China Babies, Baby Mice, Little Angels and Little Nutcracker March Girls. From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., dancers over 9 years old will be auditioning for Clara,

Clara’s best friends, Nutcracker March Girls, March Girl Cousins, Bon Bon Dancers, China, Angels, Clown & Dolls, Lead Toy Soldier, Toy Soldiers, Mouse King, Fight Nutcracker., and Big Mice Dancers. Between noon and 1:30 p.m. dancers 10 an up will be auditioning for a variety of roles, including Snow Queen and Snow Princesses, Sugar Plum Fairy, Butterfly Queen, Dew Drops, Spanish Queen, China Queen, Arabian Queen, Marzipan Queen, Russian Queen, Queen of Sweets, Angel Queen, Lead Angels Spanish Dancers, Arabian Dancers, Russian Dancers (tumblers and non-tumblers), Snowflakes, Marzipan Dancers, Waltz of The Flowers, Maids and Pointe Mouse Dancers. Lewis said she knew there was so much talent in the Ahwatukee that she wanted to form a Nutcracker with a cast made entirely of children. “There is something magical seeing young dancers perform these very difficult and challenging roles,” she said. “I have had many people come up to me throughout the years and told me “this was by far their most favorite and enjoyable Nutcracker Ballet. It truly is magical.’” “We look for all ages and all levels of See

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Humble Pie brings wood-fired oven pizza to Ocotillo BY COLLEEN SPARKS GETOUT Staff

hwatukee residents craving the crisp crust of pizza made in a wood-fired oven topped with fresh vegetables and rich meats might want to check out Humble Pie. The popular Valley chain – known for its artisan pizza, flavorful salads and unusual seasoned fries – recently opened its 10th pizzeria, in Chandler, as word gets around about its menu. The newest outlet, in Chandler’s Ocotillo section, has quickly become a cozy neighborhood hangout in its 1,700-square-foot modern interior and 500-square-foot patio. Humble Family Restaurants also owns

Meat lovCHoP Steak ers and vegSeafood & gie fans can Burger Bar, find lots of The Livchoices in ing Room toppings, Wine Café including & Lounge Humble Pie’s and Rock signature Lobster eatsausage, eries. Humas well as ble Pie in Pavone pepOcotillo is peroni, fried next door to The Livegg, chicken The popular chicken pesto pizza at Humble Pie has marinated ing Room. with pesto, chicken inside a housemade pesto sauce. Humble fried leeks, Pie offers diverse pizzas with red sauce and roasted mushrooms, roasted fennel, fig jam its own version of a white pizza with extra and meatballs. virgin olive oil in lieu of sauce. The crust makes the pie special, accord-

ing to David Emran, operating partner with Humble Pie in Ocotillo and Humble Family Restaurants. The charred crust is crisp but not burned and has “smokiness to it,” Emran said. “There’s a little bit of pop on the crust,” he said of the slight bump on the pizzas’ crusts. “It’s the exact definition of artisan-style. The emphasis for us is on the crust. Everything’s homemade. The cheese is made in-house. The veggies are cut daily and sautéed.” Emran said the meat lovers pizza – with meatballs, pepperoni, sausage, pancetta and housemade mozzarella – is a popular pie. He added that customers also love the See

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he Van Buren may be known primarily as a music venue, but the management team wants to go beyond that. The first Van Beer’N Indoor Beer Festival, from 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 19, celebrates a type of drink that is generally passed over in the summer. The event will host more than 20 breweries including Four Peaks, Founders, Lumberyard, Modern Times and Mudshark. Admission is free, but tickets are $10 to $30, depending on the number of 4-ounce tastes the patron would like to have. “We wanted easy-drinking summertime beers,” says Jessica Hill, The Van Buren’s assistant general manager. “There are great summer seasonals. We have the mainstays that are really popular in the craft beer scene, along with stouts and porters. I know those aren’t generally thought of as summer beers, but it may be someone’s goto beer.” The beer can be paired with The Van Buren’s normal concession food and summertime barbecue favorites on a grill outside. The Van Buren’s staff came up with the idea. There aren’t many beer festivals in the summer, and they thought this would be a perfect fit. Coupled with the festival is a performance by Elvis Before Noon, which plays a variety of covers. “We wanted this to be for the casual beer drinker, and not have really pricey

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to close, Humble Pie offers one appetizer, two salads and one 12-inch pizza for $25.99. Happy hour is offered daily, with food specials from 3 to 6 p.m. and drink specials from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. One of the happy hour specials is a draft beer or tempura-fried green beans for $3.75. Another deal lets customers buy a glass of wine, a signature cocktail, a Humble Pretzel or fried mozzarella for $5.75. Kids ages 12 and under eat free all day on Sundays. They can order any entrée including pizza, pasta and chicken fingers, as well as fries and a drink, for free Sundays at Humble Pie. The special provides two children’s meals free per adult for dine-in only. Plans were underway for trivia nights on Wednesday nights with specials on food

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dancers and actors. The younger dancers do not need formal training as we will teach them the choreography, we also need young actors in some of the roles of the party scene” she said. “I want everyone who wishes to be in the Nutcracker to come out to audition this year. This is an open audition and you do not have to be a student at Dance Studio 111 to audition and participate in the Ahwatukee Foothills Nutcracker Ballet. Everyone is welcomed.” She also noted that, to her knowledge, the Ahwatukee Nutcracker is the only version in America with a cast all under 21. She expects kids this year may be especially interested in a part because Disney is releasing a Nutcracker movie this year. But those who played in Ahwatukee

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“I’ve lived here all my life. This used to be a cotton field. We frequent Humble Pie and The Living Room. It seems to be pretty fresh; the strawberries are not sour.” Taylor Richbyron was eager to try Humble Pie with her colleagues recently. “It’s a good location for us because we are at Intel,” Richbyron said. “I’m from New York so I do love pizza.” Cindie Blackmer McCulloch posted on Facebook that she loves one of the Humble Pie restaurants in Scottsdale. “Haven’t been to this one, but if even close, it will be wonderful,” Blackmer McCulloch said. “Similar style to the famous Pizzeria Bianco, but easier than driving downtown.”

Nutcracker last year already know the thrill of being on the silver screen. Drawn by its reputation for the all-kid cast, Skyline Films produced a film, “The Road to the Nutcracker,” about Lewis’ production. It has made the rounds at a number of film festivals across the country following its debut at AMC Ahwatukee Theater in March. “At the end of the movie, there was not a dry eye in the theater,” Lewis said. “This movie touched on so many emotions. Many people do not know the passion, dedication, joy and such a love that goes into putting together the Nutcracker. This was truly shown in the movie ‘The Road to the Nutcracker,’ and I am very excited to see when this movie is shown throughout the country in movie theaters.” For questions about the audition: 480706-6040 or email afnutcracker@gmail. com. To wash down the pizza, salads, ravioli and sandwiches, customers can choose from many red and white wines, along with cocktails and beers at Humble Pie. The restaurant in Ocotillo has been busy, especially on Friday nights, Saturdays and during lunchtime during the week, Emran said. “People are treating this like a bar to hang out, but also a lot of families,” come to the restaurant, he said. “I love the amount of development going in here. We have luxury condos going in right here. I love this demographic out here. This is a very, very cool demographic.” Humble Pie at 2475 W. Queen Creek Road is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Information: humblepieusa.com.

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Naked watermelon cake makes a refreshing masterpiece BY JAN D’ATRI GET OUT Contributor

first wrote about watermelon cakes back in 2015. They weren’t just cakes colored red. The watermelon is the actual cake, liberally coated with cake frosting. With this version, the only icing you’ll use is in between the layers of watermelon to keep the tiered fruit in place. If you’re wondering if icing really sticks to watermelon, it does, indeed – with an important tip that I’ve included in the directions. So head to the produce section and grab a nice seedless watermelon and go make a refreshing masterpiece.

Naked Watermelon Cake Ingredients: 1 seedless watermelon (medium size) 1 (8oz) container Cool Whip 1 (8oz) small container sour cream or Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla) 1 small package (3.56 oz) Hershey’s White Chocolate or Vanilla Instant Pudding 1-2 pints blueberries, depending on the size of your cake 1-2 pints strawberries, depending on the size of your cake, sliced in half 6-7 kiwis, sliced thin Additional fruit, optional for garnish: Grapes, peaches, raspberries, oranges

Directions: Slice a small portion of the bottom of the watermelon and then stand it on a cutting board. Cut rind (both green and white) off entire watermelon. Slice watermelon into 3 (or more) discs about 2 inches thick. Trim each disc into rounds, gradually making each disc smaller than the last to create tiers. (TIP: Use three different-size plates or cake pans to cre-

ate perfect circles by placing the plate or pan on each slice and cut around the edges. I used a 9-inch, 6-inch and 4-inch pan as a guide.) Place several layers of paper towels on a baking sheet and lay each round on the paper towel. Cover with more paper towels and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. (The liquid from the watermelon will drain into the towels, drying it out, which insures that the icing will adhere to the watermelon.) When ready to serve, mix together Cool Whip, sour cream or yogurt and two heaping tablespoons of instant pudding until mixture thickens, about two minutes. Place icing mixture in a piping bag. Place the large bottom round of the watermelon cake on a platter. Build your layers by spreading a small amount of icing in between each layer and pressing down. Pipe icing around the tiers of the cake and press fruit into the icing. Garnish around the bottom layer with fruit. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Watch my how-to video: jandatri.com/recipe/ watermelon-cake.

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cott Kingery said he had to take a second during batting practice Monday afternoon to simply enjoy a moment he had dreamed of. The lights were bright at Chase Field, home of the Diamondbacks, the team that Kingery grew up rooting for. And there was Kingery in the batting cage, in a Major League Baseball uniform -- but not in Sedona red. He was in the first-base dugout with the Philadelphia Phillies. “Just being here, actually playing here where I used to come watch games, is pretty special,” Kingery said. “I got to hit a little bit, and as a kid coming to these games, you don’t think it’s ever going to be something you’re going to be able to do.” Two-thirds of the way through his rookie season, after signing a six-year, $24 million guaranteed contract with the Phillies in March, Kingery already has gotten a

solid dose of life in the big leagues. It’s a long way from his days as an Ahwatukee youth hero, helping his Little League All-Stars to the World Series in Pennsylvania, then helping Mountain Pointe High win a state championship before walking on at the University of Arizona and becoming Pac-12 Player of the Year. His world changed in a hurry in March after three seasons in the minors. He was invited to Phillies training camp, a long shot to make the roster. After leading the team in hitting, the Phillies couldn’t leave him off. In the snap of the fingers, the 24-year-old was in the big leagues and had more money than he could imagine. He continued his torrid pace through opening month in April. Before the season was 10 games old, Kingery had not only his first Major League home run but also his first grand slam. He’d been a second baseman most of his career but he was in the lineup at shortstop. The Phillies capitalized on his versatility, playing

the rookie at six positions during the first half of the season. The date at Chase Field for his homecoming was looming, and life was going well. Then reality happened. Still solid in the field, Kingery suddenly couldn’t buy a hit. His batting average began to plummet as the Phillies continued to win and suddenly found themselves in the National League East pennant race. They had to have another bat in the lineup. On July 27, 10 days before the seSee

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Ahwatukee’s Scott Kingery, in the dugout at Chase Field on Monday before his homecoming game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, already has experienced the highs and lows of life in Major League Baseball during his rookie season.

Delgado taking on leadership role for Thunder football BY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

an Hinds knew that Armando Delgado was a special talent the first time he saw him on the practice field. “He’s got a lot of tangibles: his skill set, he has a great motor, he always comes hard,” Hinds said. “You put all of that together and he is one of those full-package types of kids.” Delgado has become a key player for the Thunder at fullback and linebacker. Primarily an edge rusher last season, Delgado accounted for 65 tackles, seven of which were sacks. His passion for the game – especially on defense – is obvious on the practice field. “I love football,” Delgado said. “The tenacity and fire to get to the ball is a lot of fun.” This season, Delgado becomes more of a stand-up linebacker, allowing him to See

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Armando Delgado, called a special talent by Desert Vista High coach Dan Hinds, is emerging as a leader for the Thunder for the tenacity and drive he brings to the football team as a linebacker and fullback.

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Gilbert-based club hoops team inspires players to lift their game BY ERIC NEWMAN AFN Staff Writer

he final buzzer sounds, the close group that has played together for nearly six years walks off the court high-fiving and posing for the traditional picture with a trophy. It’s yet-another quality finish in a local club-basketball tournament. The players of the Inspire Courts varsity team, based in Gilbert, take a moment to enjoy the victory, but cannot celebrate too long, knowing that the next weekend another challenge waits in another tournament. Inspire competes well with the state’s top clubs on a regular basis during the summer, when most basketball players who are hoping to be scouted and receive offers from college teams are making the tournament rounds. They’re trying to gain as much exposure as possible. Coach Albert Ramirez, who has coached several of Inspire’s age and skill levels for nearly five years, and is the coach of NFL YET Academy’s boys’ varsity team that finished 17-10 and reached the AIA 1A playoff semifinals last season, said that exposure and ability to continue playing

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ries with the Diamondbacks, Philadelphia traded for veteran New York Mets shortstop Astrubal Cabrera, 32, who hits not only for average (.271) but also power (20 home runs). He is not as good with the glove as Kingery, though. So Kingery is on the bench, likely relegated to late-game, tag-team defensive replacement. That was the case Monday. He finally entered the game in the eighth inning. He handled a hot line drive. As the game stretched into a marathon, Kingery came to the plate twice, hitting a hot grounder to third with a runner in scoring position, ending the Phillies’ 10th, and then flied out to right field in the 13th, before they lost, 3-2, in 14 innings. His father, Tom Kingery, coached both Scott and his twin brother, Sam, since they were 5 until their last season of Little League and the trip to Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He has kept a close eye on each at-bat, and though Scott is entering his fifth month as a Major Leaguer, the new pro still looks to his first coach for advice. “It’s his first time through seeing pitchers, just getting used to pitchers, how

basketball is exactly what he is aiming to give the kids who come through his program. “We want to get our kids placed in a college setting. It doesn’t matter what level, from junior colleges to Division 1, or whatever opportunity, we just want to help them succeed however we can and continue their education through sports,” Ramirez said. Often, kids looking to pad their statistics to impress coaches and scouts tend to focus on offense, specifically scoring and assists. Inspire takes a different approach. “All the guys just work really hard on defense, full-court, man-to-man, and we try to trap everything,” Ramirez said. “It’s kind of unique in a way because there’s so many games that some teams don’t do it. They’re worried about getting tired. I See

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Dre’Quan Bryant, a recent graduate of NFL YET, is using his time with Inspire club basketball to get summer workouts in before he moves on in September. He said the team’s defensive style allows it to succeed by getting steals that lead to easy baskets in transition.

they’re throwing to him, just learning how to slow the game down. And he’s playing mostly shortstop, where he hasn’t played since high school. That’s all tough on him, but he’s loving it,” Tom Kingery said. Scott regularly calls his parents after games and on the road to discuss his performance, and to receive parental advice about handling life’s ups and downs. “At times he wants to talk about base-

learning opportunity that he believes will help him down the road. “It’s a grind, like it is every year, even through the minors,” Kingery said. “But for me, it’s just about handling position changes, coming off the bench and a bunch of different things happening. It’s a lot of experience that I’m getting my rookie season when I haven’t done any of this before.

here, actually playing here where I used “ Justtobeing come watch games, is pretty special.” Scott Kingery, Philadephia Phillies rookie infielder

ball, and at times he doesn’t want to bring it up. He knows I know his swing very well. To this day I still analyze everything he does. He’ll call and ask me what I saw. We’ll send videos back and forth. When he’s struggling and doesn’t feel right, we have a conversation. When he’s going OK, I just let him go,” Tom Kingery said. His two hitless at bats Monday extended Kingery’s skid to 0-for-17. However, he said he is using these emotional swings in every experience as a

“It’s been tough, but it’s a learning experience that will help me get better in the future.” Not only is Kingery coming face-to-face with life in the bigs, but so is his family. Kingery’s mother, Patti Kingery, said both Scott and the family have received hundreds of messages and calls from well-wishers, plus those wanting tickets to see him play in his first game against the Diamondbacks and others just wanting a piece of the new celebrity.

She said that more than 100 Ahwatukee friends, neighbors and Scott’s former teammates bought tickets Monday in a block at Chase Field to watch his debut against the Diamondbacks. “We went to dinner with Scott in Philadelphia when we went to watch him play, and just in that time he’d gotten about 50 messages in a few hours,” Patti Kingery said. “It’s kind of been a combination of overwhelming and exciting, but it’s just a one-time thing. It’s his first time playing here and it’s a lot, but we all are just ready for the game to come.” Scott is happy to let his family handle the off-the-field details. “I just have to deal with my friends and some close family. Until the game, it’s pretty much just practice, but I’m sure it will get a bit crazy with people wanting to get dinner and stuff,” Scott said. Regardless of how Scott and the Phillies perform in the series, Patti Kingery said it is a unique experience to see him play against the team he grew up rooting for. “It’s surreal, but in some ways it’s just my kid out there playing. I’ve watched him play so many baseball games since he was five,” she said. “So, it really is just that same kid out there, but it really has been an amazing run so far.”

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move freely across the field in pass coverage or gain an extra step on the opposing offensive line in blitz situations. He remains at fullback on offense in situations as the lead blocker. But don’t count out his ability to carry or catch the ball out of the backfield. “He can play anywhere. We have packages just for him,” Hinds said. “He can run if you put the ball in his hands and he can catch really well. It’s fun to watch a kid like that. He loves football. He goes hard, plays hard. “He’s one of those kids you really love coaching.” Playing both ways isn’t easy, no matter how much talent a player might have. It takes physical and mental preparation, especially in the warm temperatures that linger through the first half of the season. Delgado exchanges his cleats for wrestling boots after the season. He was a state qualifier last season for the Thunder, helping them place seventh at state. Wrestling always has held a special place in his heart, and he acknowledges that it would be difficult to choose should he receive scholarship offers in both sports. The 6-foot-1, 221-pounder doesn’t yet have offers in either, but there has been interest by recruiters. “I’ve been talking to Stanford for wrestling. I hope that works out,” Delgado said. “I’ve talked to West Point (Army), Cornell and NAU for football. I’m here for an education, so I will go to whatever

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have guys in good shape and a bunch of kids on the bench, so I can continue to do that. Some teams only go with seven or eight, but I like having ten or eleven so I can continue to have them hustling when they’re on the floor.” That all-out defensive style works because, as shooting and scoring can be inconsistent, especially at the high school level, players understand they control their hustle and defensive effort. Dre’Quan Bryant, a recent graduate of NFL YET, who played under Ramirez, is using the opportunity with Inspire to get summer workouts in before he moves

school suits me best so I can grow as a person and help my future develop.” Delgado recently attended a skills camp at West Point after receiving an invitation from a recruiter in the area. After a strong showing, he is hopeful that a scholarship letter arrives soon. “One of my biggest goals I have is to get a Division I offer,” Delgado said. “Being able to pay for my schooling is motivating and it drives me every day.” Delgado would become the first in his family to receive an athletic scholarship. His father, Eduardo, emigrated from Ecuador as a child while his mother, Polina, is the daughter of Italian immigrants. Receiving a scholarship offer is important to Delgado to set an example for his younger siblings. “I want to be their role model and get after it every day,” Delgado said. “I would feel like I made it to the next stage of my life, just being able to thank my parents for getting me to where I am. “To be honest, I might cry.” It’s his passion to do right by others that Hinds says makes Delgado an unsung leader in the Thunder program. From his work ethic to how he carries himself in a humble way, Hinds and the rest of the staff expect the senior to continue leading by example when the season kicks off Aug. 17 at home against Palm Springs, California. “He has great leadership skills and his impact on the team can be as much as he wants it to be,” Hinds said. “He can go as far as he wants to. We expect and anticipate him to make big plays for us all year. “He’s that type of guy.” on in September. He said the team’s defensive style allows the group to succeed, even when the top players are struggling on offense, by getting steals that lead to easy baskets in transition. “For us, our team is just used to pressure. It breaks other teams down mentally, and when it breaks them down, that’s how we get our game back up,” Bryant said. Another advantage Inspire has, especially in June when many of Arizona’s top teams play grueling high school summer basketball schedules, is that its roster consists of many multi-sport athletes, specifically football players, who may not compete during the summer in a second sport with their high school teams.

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Handyman Marks the Spot for ALL Your Handyman Needs!

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Landscape Maintenance

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Not a licensed contractor

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Pool Service / Repair

Plumbing

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REMODELING - Kitchens & Bathrooms

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Not a licensed contractor

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CLR Pool Service LLC Excellent Service... First time, Every time! Charles Rock - Ahwatukee Resident

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www.clrpoolservice.com

Plumbing

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Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC): The advertising requirements of the statute does not prevent anyone from placing an ad in the yellow pages, on business cards, or on flyers.

Member of ABM

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Ahwatukee Foothills Friends and Neighbors (AFFAN) is a women's organization, dedicated to cultivating friendships, and goodwill. AFFAN promotes social, charitable and educational events all year long. AFFAN holds monthly luncheon meetings with varied speakers. We offer over 40 monthly activities including Book Clubs, Canasta, Bunco, Euchre, and Bridge. Other monthly activities are Dining Out, Stitch and Chat, Explore Arizona, and Garden Club. Significant others/ spouses can attend some events. For more info contact affanwomensgroup @gmail.com. Check our website at affanwomensclub.com

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Attention: Seniors 55+ --- become a member of AFSA. Mark your calendars for the first Thursdayof every month and enjoy meeting new friends, have a delicious lunch, and be entertained. This all takes place at the Foothills Golf Club, 2201 E Clubhouse Dr. Doors open at 11am and lunch is at Noon. Cost is $15. For further information and details, please call Sue McCann at (480) 469-9388.

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1,999 399

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14.6 CU. FT. REFRIGERATOR

• Twin Cooling Plus

25 CU. FT. • Gallon Door FRENCH DOOR Storage REFRIGERATOR • LED Lighting

• Power Freeze and Power Cool

139 999

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