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Roof rats find shelter in quasi-abandoned homes here BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

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oof rats are making themselves at home in Ahwatukee – literally. They’re invading unattended houses – even coming from the sewer system and up through dry toilets to get inside – destroying carpets, ventilation ducts and anything else they can gnaw their way through and creating a potential health hazard for the entire

neighborhood. “In one of the retirement subdivisions between 48th and 51st streets, they absolutely devastated a home that hasn’t been lived in for a few years,” said Karen Young, assistant general manager for the Ahwatukee Board of Management. The rats also “opened the door” for rabbits, added Young, who said that neighbors who entered the house found a dead baby bunny and roof rats, a ruined carpet and a bathtub

full of droppings. The discovery points to a problem that ABM is wrestling with. “Many dozens” of homes in retirement subdivisions have been left unattended, Young said, because the owners are in assisted living residences or deceased and their relatives live out of state or haven’t been able to visit the home for some other reason. See

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Desert Vista High football Coach Dan Hines, left, and his Mountain Pointe counterpart Rich Welbrock are bgetting their respective teams ready for one of Ahwatukee’s biggest annual events – the 22nd annual Tukee Bowl. The game will be played at 7 p.m. Friday at Mountain Pointe. For a special report: Page 48.

Golfing at Club West course lost for the season BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

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here will be no golfing this winter at Club West. Owner Wilson Gee said that with a bankruptcy end-run around his foreclosure not completely resolved and – more significantly – untold damage to the course’s irrigation system, over-seeding the Club West Golf Course for play this year is virtually

impossible. “It is lost for this season,” Gee told AFN. Although his lawyers have asked federal bankruptcy court to toss out a request by the former owner, Inter Tribal Golf Association and CEO Richard Breuninger, to reconsider a bid to maintain ownership of the course, “the judge hasn’t closed the door.” More importantly, Gee said, 200 irrigation heads were discovered on the site, “and we don’t even know where they belong.”

Deprived of water since the city shut off service in February for a delinquent bill now totaling close to $300,000, the pond that feeds the irrigation system has dried up and needs a new liner. “We can’t test the system until we put water in the pond, and we’d be throwing away $300,000 if we filled the pond without a liner,” said Gee. See

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This three-way collision at Chandler Boulevard and 48th Street in August claimed the life of a passenger. Phoenix Police are cracking down on speeders to reduce dangerous driving on Ahwatukee streets.

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fter months of complaints by residents, Phoenix Police are cracking down on speeding in Ahwatukee. Cmdr. James Gallagher of the department’s South Mountain Precinct, which covers Ahwatukee, told an audience at last week’s PD Tukee Talks session that officers are focusing traffic enforcement for now on the eastern portion of the community, but will be moving westward as time and manpower allows. Gallagher said the stepped-up enforcement marks a new phase in the department’s efforts to make Ahwatukee’s streets safer. “We want to change driving behaviors through education and enforcement,” he said. “Education comes first. What we want to do is get out into the community, recognize the behaviors that we want to change and make better and contact people and say, ‘Hey, do you realize that you’re going at the speed limit?’ Or “You didn’t make that yellow that you thought you did, and you ran a red light. And what that could lead to is you have a collision with a car that may have the right of way.’” He said that during “a week’s worth of educational contacts down here, we pulled over about 67 people, including another cop.” He said off-duty police are required to obey traffic laws “just as any of you.” Noting that the highest speed clocked on one of those motorists was 70 mph, Gallagher said, “We’ve now moved into enforcement.” He said additional traffic patrols have been moved in to join regular units and that the department was concentrating right now on an area around 48th Street and Chandler, which he called “the epicenter of traffic issues” in Ahwatukee. He also said police are “doing things a little differently” by monitoring Ahwatukee social media sites and putting patrols in areas called out as dangerous by people who post on those sites. In recent months, a number of people have expressed alarm about what they perceive as an increase See

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in accidents on Ahwatukee streets, especially at 48th Street’s intersections with Ray Road and Chandler Boulevard. Data police gave city Councilman Sal DiCiccio’s office two weeks ago showed that the number of accidents between 2013 and 2017 annually ranged from 561 in 2015 to 601 in 2013. The total last year was 586, and the grand total for all five years was 2,905. There was no breakdown of the number of injuries and deaths. But police also told DiCiccio’s office that they have no data on crashes in Ahwatukee this year and that they probably won’t have numbers for even the first half of 2018 until next year. They said they rely on the Arizona Department of Transportation, which analyzes reports it receives from police departments across the state. Over the five-year period covered by the data police provided, the different types of accidents also were fairly consistent from year to year, with rear-end accidents, “angle accidents” and single-vehicle mishaps accounting for the lion’s share of all mishaps. There were a total 723 rear-end accidents over the five-year period, 699 angle mishaps and 514 single-vehicle crashes. The fourth most frequent type involved vehicles making left turns in the path of oncoming cars or trucks, while sideswipes occupied the fifth most common mishap. There were 97 accidents involving vehicles and bicycles and 48 involving pedestrians. Last month, two fatal accidents occurred in Ahwatukee within 70 minutes of each other, one involving a 70-yearold pedestrian killed trying to cross Ray Road and the other a passenger in a twocar collision at 48th Street and Chandler Boulevard that is under investigation for possible impairment of the driver of the car carrying the female victim. Gallagher said the stepped-up enforcement also promises to help police in other ways. “The research shows that when you change driving behaviors and you stop

people from doing things, many times you’re going to come across people that have warrants, that may be a DUI, that maybe they have drugs in the car, and then we could arrest them. So, we’re reducing the potential for additional crime in Ahwatukee by smart, strategic traffic enforcement,” he said. That enforcement strategy comes despite a chronic understaffing in the department. “We would all agree we would have liked to have more cops everywhere, but what we’re doing is taking advantage of the resources that we have in house, and we’re supplementing our traffic cops” with patrols from other parts of the precinct, Gallagher explained. “Some people may get tickets and they may be unhappy, but that’s not our goal. Our goal is to make Ahwatukee safe,” he added. “We want to change behaviors.” Gallagher’s remarks came after Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams addressed the gathering of about 50 people. Williams covered a wide range of topics and spent a considerable amount of her presentation on how the department’s Community Action Patrol members – uniformed personnel on the city payroll who are trained but unarmed – have helped by handling more routine calls so that uniformed officers can be dispatched more quickly to serious crime scenes. For example, she explained that people who find their homes or businesses burglarized usually get an initial visit from a civilian patrol, while a uniformed officer would be sent to a burglary in progress. Nevertheless, she said, the department is wrestling with an uptick in the number of officers who retire or simply quit. Conversely, recruitment “is going slow,” partly because a number of applicants don’t meet department standards but also because adverse publicity may be dissuading many young people from a career as a police officer. “There are still kids and people and individuals out there who still want to be police officers,” Williams said. “Our challenge is really trying to reach out to people in different ways, through social media…We’re still finding people. We just have to be very smart about how we find them.”

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espite what they called “promising leads,” Phoenix Police have not yet made an arrest in connection with a social media threat that forced elevated security and disrupted classes for two days at Mountain Pointe High School. Tempe Union High School District officials advised students to leave their backpacks home both Sept. 24 and Sept. 25 after someone posted a picture of a gun and a threat on the website Snapchat the evening of Sept. 23. On Sept. 24, officials also had to scramble and post additional security at McClintock High as a result of a separate threat. News of the threat also rippled through Kyrene schools in Ahwatukee as rumors abounded, prompting some principals to send emails to parents reassuring them that their children were safe. Some principals told parents they made additional checks to ensure doors were secure on the first morning after the threat was reported. “We know that events like this can

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s the Arizona Department of Transportation took a major step in the construction of the South Mountain Freeway, it also has made a big move in another project that likely will affect for several years Ahwatukee motorists who use I-10. ADOT last week began putting down the first pavement along the Pecos segment of the freeway, between 40th Street and I-10. It will follow the installation of a threeinch-thick layer of asphalt base with additional layers of pavement in the future, ADOT said in a release. “The work involves several haul trucks delivering the asphalt, paving machines spreading it and rollers compacting it,” the release stated, adding that freeway developers Connect 202 Partners can put down up to 3,500 tons of asphalt per day with a single paving pass. To pave the way for the pavement, crews built the embankment and com-

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And if the house isn’t zipped up securely, the roof rats move in. ABM board President Chris Gentis discovered the latest home trashed by the rats after visiting a friend who lives in the adjacent half of the duplex. ”She told me she’d been hearing a lot of noise on the other side of the wall and the first thing we thought of was squatters,” Gentis recalled. So, he asked ABM staff who might have a key since the owner is in assisted living. The neighbor who had the key had died some time ago. “Nobody had been inside the house for almost two years,” said Gentis, who finally tracked down the owner’s out-of-state relatives and got permission to enter the home. When they opened the door, he said, “My wife and I didn’t go more than two feet inside and she could smell it. It reeked.” Even though ABM has been helping residents combat roof rats, the discovery pointed to something few people knew about them: Especially if a toilet is dry, the rats have an easy way in. Gentis said at another house whose

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Roof rats had little problem chewing their way through duct work at an unattended house in a retirement community between Warner and Elliot roads.

owner is living elsewhere, a son who stays in the home sometimes went into a bathroom in an unused portion of the home and found a roof rat in the commode. The discoveries come as no surprise to Barry Paceley, an Arcadia resident whose own personal battle with roof rats more than a decade ago earned him a job with the Maricopa County Vector Control unit as well as the nickname “The Roof Rat Guy.”

He said rats will get into the plumbing from the sewage vent on the roof and have virtually no barrier to reaching the toilet. “If the toilet is dry, there’s nothing to stop them,” said Paceley, explaining that roof rats have softer skeletons and are able to more easily navigate a plumbing system than their rodent relatives. Pacely said the best way to keep them out is by installing a wire screen around

the sewage vent on the roof. He said even owners of occupied homes might want to take that precaution since sometimes a roof rat will get into the plumbing system and “commit” to going through the toilet even when it has water. “We’ve had that problem in Arcadia and other parts of the city,” said Pacely. “It’s not very common, but it’s not uncommon either.” Regardless, he added, “It’s creepy.” Pacely is no stranger to ABM, which has hosted him for informational meetings about roof rats several times in recent years. At his informational sessions, homeowners have related numerous horror stories of roof rats that chew their way through almost anything, some causing thousands of dollars of damage to the wiring beneath the hoods of their vehicles. But the problems they pose with quasi-abandoned houses can be difficult for HOA management companies, since many HOAs’ covenants don’t allow just anyone to enter the house without the owners’ permission. “I have seen this more than you would think,” Young said. See

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“It might look okay outside, but inside the house is decimated,” she said. “Then when someone wants to sell it, they have to pay thousands of dollars to clean it up, and if they try to sell it as is, it affects the property values of all the houses in the neighborhood.” “But under no circumstances can we go inside without permission,” she said, adding that while the convenants say the management can go on the property under certain circumstances, “we look at that as strictly exterior, not inside. There’s nothing we can do with that.” If neighbors know of one of these quasi-abandoned homes, they should try to track down a relative of the owner so some basic protections can be installed if they haven’t been already. Dryer vents as well as roof-top sewage vents should be screened. Gentis said he bought a special device to put under the hood of his vehicle that keeps the roof rats away (Ahwatukee Board of Management) from the wiring. Rodent droppings, chewed up carpet and other Pacely said that people who want to damage left an Ahwatukee home in shambles, thanks feed birds should not put seed blocks to invading rodents, including roof rats and rabbits. on the ground or anywhere with a climbable access for roof rats. from the foundation of the home as posRoof rats make most of their moves in sible, protect their homes with steel woolthe dead of night and can chew through or wire mesh-reinforced sealant along any insulation and drywall in search of nour- holes or cracks larger than a quarter inch, ishment. and install a thick weather stripping along One sure-fire way to detect them, he the bottom of doors to keep rodents from said, is to look for droppings or fruit that entering. has been virtually hollowed out. A few He advised homeowners not to spend holes in fruit usually suggests birds, but their money on expensive extermination roof rats will suck fruit dry because it’s companies and instead take precautions tasty and slakes their thirst. and use extermination methods outlined Paceley also said it’s important to elimi- on roofrat.net. nate things that might attract the rodents. ABM also provides information on roof Homeowners should keep firewood, rats and gives away one bait trap for free debris and piles of stone or brick as far to any member homeowner.

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“We’ve stopped caring about making kids citizens and giving them the knowledge they need to be successful as citizens in this country,’’ she told Capitol Media Services. “It’s become all about what’s your career going to be,’’ Douglas continued, saying the citizenship part of it has been neglected to say, “we’ll just job train you enough to get you a job.’’ By while Douglas’ focus on the Hillsdale standards are based on an increased focus on history and citizenship, her attempt to have them adopt is linked to her fight over the science standards. More than 100 people took part in crafting the new science standards, which have not been upgraded in 15 years. But in a series of back-and-forth communications with Douglas’ Department of Education, some things were altered. Some of those changes occurred in the last few months round, after Douglas appointed Joseph Kezele, a biology teacher at Arizona Christian University and president of the Arizona Origin Science Association, to the review panel. Kezele did not testify Monday. But he told Phoenix New Times reporter Joseph Flaherty that the earth is only 6,000 years old and that there was “plenty of space on (Noah’s) Ark for dinosaurs.’’ Douglas, a member of the board, sat silently while science teachers from across the state urged the board to rescind those last-minute changes. Sara Torres, executive director of the Arizona Science Teachers Association, said returning the standards to what was first proposed “will ensure that teachers of science are not put in the position of teaching non-scientific ideas.’’ It’s not just a question of whether the teaching of evolution is being undermined. Eileen Merritt, who is a teacher at the Arizona State University College of Education, said there are some very specific examples of what was removed, she believes improperly. One would require students to “analyze geoscience data and the results from global climate change models to make evidence-based predictions of the current rate and scale of global or regional climate changes.’’ “Also removed, the idea that science and engineering will be essential both to understanding the possible impacts of global See

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‘Hiker gridlock’ on local trails creating problems for park officials BY JAKE TRYBULSKI Cronkite News

eavy traffic on the streets and highways of metropolitan Phoenix is a common occurrence. With more than 4.7 million people now calling the area home, it is no surprise people occasionally want to get away from it all. Now, however, gridlock is even stalling adventure-seekers trying to find refuge on the more than 200 miles of trails that wind through 41,000 acres of desert and mountain parks and reserves within the city of Phoenix. The increase in trail traffic can cause tension among users and even encourage hikers, bikers and horseback riders to venture off the beaten, and official, path into areas where they are not supposed to be. Counters placed at 41 trailheads by Phoenix Parks and Recreation tallied more than 3.45 million users in 2017. And Gregg Bach, public information officer for Phoenix Parks and Recreation, believes the number of users is actually much higher because of other, unofficial access points. “We like to say that our trails are loved to death,” Bach said. According to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau report, the Phoenix metro area has experienced a nearly 13 percent increase in population since the last census in 2010. And the area is also a popular vacation destination. “So, it’s an increase in visitors, and also that increase of population, that I think all plays a part in that (overcrowding),” Bach said. “We have a lot of people that visit here during the winter or spring. Maybe they are trying to escape the cold back east or coming out here for spring break or spring training.” Bach said major events taking place in the Valley, such as Super Bowls, college football bowl games (including national championship games) and the Final Four have contributed to the uptick in trail use. To help trail traffic flow, a priority system is in place on the area’s trails. Horseback riders get first priority and are not required to yield to mountain bikers or hikers because horses can be unpredictable. Hikers are second, yielding to horses. Mountain bikers are required to yield to all other users. “Many of our trails are multi-use trails, so biking, hiking, equestrian,” Bach said. “It’s just a situation where you ask people to be respectful, same as if you were driving on the street.” Even with the yielding system in place, increased traffic has led to increased ten-

However, Bennett feels that there is a negative stigma attached to mountain bikers because of the nature of the sport. “You have a little bit of a negative aspect from a lot of people,” he said. “They see you with a full-face helmet, body armor and a big bike and it looks scary. So it helps to be an ambassador to land managers and to the other (Cronkite News) groups to show we are Trails on South Mountain and other parks in Phoenix are getting so crowded that parks officials worry about their impact on the fragile just more trail users.” The group’s volunteer desert landscape. helps make the Valley’s sion between trail users. trail system sustainable. With the increased Hiker Roy White has been exploring population and use along with natural erovarious Arizona trails for the past 11 years. sion from the weather, Phoenix trails take He believes a lot of mountain bikers play a beating and need regular maintenance. by their own rules. Dan Gronseth, manager at South “With bikers, not all but pretty close to Mountain Park and Preserve in Phoenix, the majority of them have one thing on spent 28 years as a City of Phoenix park their mind and that is to get their ride in as ranger before taking his current job in fast as they can, challenging themselves all 2016. He stressed the importance of volthe way,” White said. “That is not a good unteer work. combination for hikers.” “Volunteer work is huge, huge for us,” Many bikers use popular cycling apps Gronseth said. “I don’t have the numbers, that use the Global Positioning System but there are a lot of volunteer hours that (GPS) to record distance and speed to we get every year, and we could not opertrack their routes. Many of the applica- ate without that.” tions are paired with a social media platAlthough some trails are roughed up, form so users can post their rides for others others are changed to accomodate all of to see. It creates competition to post the the new users migrating to the area. fastest time up a climb or over a route. Features on some popular trails have Despite the need for speed, avid Arizo- been unnecessarily altered by beginning na mountain biker Carlos Martinez said mountain bikers, said Alan Shelton, trails he’s had a good experience with all types advocacy director of the Mountain Biking of trail users and that tensions are resolved Association of Arizona. with positivity. “You get this whole big flux of new rid“Everything is about attitude,” Martinez ers or what we call ‘dirt roadies,’ people said. “Horses get scared, so knowing that, who are transitioning from road bikes to if I see somebody on horse I stop and let mountain bikes, and they have trouble them go by. If I don’t see them, and I kind with that,” Shelton said. “So they will kind of come in hot, I stop and I apologize and of dumb down the feature to where they have a conversation, whether it is a hiker can ride it rather than advancing their own or an equestrian. If you have a good atti- skills … so to me that’s a big problem.” tude, everyone stays positive and you are Maintaining existing trails is one issue. good to go.” Keeping people on them is another. Mountain biker Ken Bennett has been As congestion clogs popular Phoenix riding the mountains of Arizona since he trails, more and more users are heading off moved from Louisiana in 1994. He is part sanctioned paths and constructing their of the Gravity Riders Organization of Ari- own “social trails.” The process is a safety zona, a group committed to trail advocacy. concern and damages the environment. GRO-AZ helps build positive relationMarked trails on Phoenix preserves are ships for mountain bikers with both land tagged with Quick Response (QR) barmanagers and other trail users. Members codes placed on posts that help trail users also volunteer to build new trails and be located if they are lost or injured. With maintain existing ones. unmarked trails, it becomes extremely dif-

ficult for rescue teams to find a person in distress. And the farther a user ventures off a marked trail, the harder it often becomes to find a cell signal to phone for help. In addition to being unsafe, wandering off marked trails impacts the fragile desert landscape. “There is a growing number of people who are using off trails for whatever they are doing,” Gronseth said. “But there is a growing number of people that just don’t care. They don’t care about the results from what they do.” The Sonoran Desert is home to animals such as the desert tortoise, lizards, coyotes, jackrabbits, bats and rattlesnakes, along with a plethora of cacti and other desert plants. The ecosystem is sensitive, and with people continuously trampling through unsanctioned parts of Phoenix Mountains Preserve, it could take decades for the land to return to its original condition. Bennett said trail volunteers often spend more time repairing off-trail damage than maintaining the designated trails. “Sometimes we will do an entire trail day and that is all we’re doing, repairing damage from people cutting around things,” Bennett said. Often, trail users are not even aware they are on an unsanctioned trail or shortcut. Many social trails are so beaten into the landscape that they look like a sanctioned trail. It just takes one person to start the social trail and others follow. Along with signage, park rangers may place fencing or move large boulders across a social trail to prevent users from leaving designated paths. But that can also alert users that there is a social trail there, and they will go explore it. Ranger Taylor Riske has been researching the most effective way to keep people on sanctioned trails. As part of his study, he was perched in a lookout over Kiwanis Trail at South Mountain Park to observe hiking patterns. “The trail forks in two different directions, and people would just stand there with their hands up and be like, ‘OK, which way do I go now,’ because the social trail looks like a regular trail,” Riske said. After speaking with other rangers in the area and reading previous studies, Riske believes the process of trail mitigation is the best way to fight rogue trail users. Trail mitigation involves moving rocks and sand around to disguise the unsanctioned trail so that it looks like the surrounding desert. Riske disguised the social trail and obSee

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No organized opposition to prop that would ban services tax BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

o hear the proponents of Proposition 126 tell it, Arizona lawmakers are chomping at the bit to tax medical services, child care and even veterinary bills. Never mind that lawmakers already can do that now – and have not. But the sponsors, financed by Arizona Realtors and their national parent organization, want to put a provision in the state constitution to forever preclude the legislature from expanding the current sales tax base to services that are not already taxed. And they have built a war chest – $6.1 million as of the last campaign finance report filed in the middle of August – to get voters to approve. For the moment, the campaign operating under the umbrella of Citizens for Fair Tax Policy is the only game in town on the ballot measure. There is no organized opposition. But the proposal has generated some resistance from an interesting and unlikely alliance, ranging from the Grand Canyon Institute which looks for ways to increase

funding for public education, to Andrew Clark, the state director for Americans for Prosperity, a political action group funded by the conservative Koch brothers. And even Gov. Doug Ducey, who is campaigning for reelection on a pledge he will never raise taxes, does not think a constitutional ban on taxing services is a good idea. “He does not believe that tax policy should be set at the ballot,’’ said press aide Daniel Scarpinato. “It’s permanent and unchangeable, and he would encourage folks to vote ‘no.’” As it turns out, this is one of the few issues where the Republican incumbent finds common ground with his Democratic challenger. David Garcia also opposes the constitutional change. “It ties the hands of the governor and legislature to make important budgetary decisions, particularly dealing with the education crisis we’re in,’’ said spokeswoman Sarah Elliott. “We think that’s going to be a problem.’’ The commercials funded by the realtors are not subtle. “The politicians are looking for more money,’’ viewers are told as they watch a

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There was, however, a flip side: Mitchell proposed to reduce income tax rates by half for the state’s lowest income residents and smaller amounts for those in other tax brackets. The net result after the pluses and minuses would have been a $584.6 million increase in state revenues. But Mitchell’s bill was stillborn as he could not even get a hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee. And opponents of expanded taxes used his sponsorship to quash his reelection bid in the August Republican primary. So opposed are GOP lawmakers to even looking at the issue that they denied a hearing to a proposal by state Sen. Steve Farley, D-Tucson, to at least look at all of the sales tax exemptions and determine whether they make sense. And there’s something else standing in the way of a new tax on services: A 1992 constitutional provision requires a twothirds vote of both the House and Senate to approve anything that results in a net increase in state revenues. But Wes Gullett, whose consulting firm is running the campaign for the realtors, See

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said they have seen what has happened elsewhere – including other “red’’ states. North Carolina, for example, expanded its sales tax base to various repair, maintenance and installation services. Oklahoma also taxes some services. And just this year, Kentucky lawmakers expanded the sales tax base to things like pet grooming, car repairs, limo rentals and fitness classes. Gullett also pointed out that the protection of the need for a two-thirds vote does not exist if the final bill reduces taxes elsewhere in equivalent dollar amounts. And he said there’s a fundamental difference between a tax on, say, clothing, and a levy on gym memberships, stock broker services or even the commissions of real estate agents. “People who run small business and are providing service are already taxed,’’ Gullett said. “They have an income tax,’’ he said. “And now you’re saying, ‘We want to tax you again for that same work, for your same labor.’ And that’s not fair.’’ Gullett dismissed the opposition, particularly from the conservative side of the spectrum. “Tax policy is frequently made at the ballot,’’ he said of Ducey’s concerns, though the only example he cited was a 2010 vote to approve a constitutional amendment which enacted a temporary 1-cent hike to sales taxes during the recession. As to Clark, Gullett said his organization has ulterior motives. “The goal is either to pay for vouchers or lower the (state) income tax with tax reform and spread that tax onto other people,’’ he said, the “other people’’ being

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served the fork again. After watching 200 users, he did not observe a single person take the social trail he had hidden. “The problem is, I come back a week later and someone tried to come in and remove the mitigation,” Riske said. “That’s because I’m sure we have a person who’s been hiking the trail for 10 years and says, ‘Screw you, this is my trail.’ ” Although unsanctioned trail issues arise in many places around Arizona, South Mountain Park is in the midst of a $23 million renovation process expected to be completed in 2021. It is the first renovation project at the park since 1989. The improvements will include upgrades to park facilities and a new master

owners and operators of service businesses. Clark said the voucher claim is pure fantasy. But he did acknowledge that his organization does want to keep the door open for a tax on services. “We all know that goods as a share of the economy is shrinking,’’ he said. And that has implications. “You’re going to have to raise the rate of taxes on goods or you’re going to have to go back and raise the rate on income tax, you’re going to have to go back and raise the rate on property tax,’’ Clark said. “And that’s just ridiculous.’’ Not all the arguments submitted to the Secretary of State’s Office in favor of Proposition 126 came from the realtors. “If a new service tax were passed, it could have a very negative impact on all pet owners that care for their pets,’’ said Wayne Anderson, CEO of AzPetVet, in his statement of support. And Tammie Neary, owner of Beauty Bungalow in Phoenix said she does not want her customers “to pay more than what is fair for a quality haircut.’’ But of 10 support statements where the author’s affiliation is not identified, nine were either realtors or working for the organization. “We’re not hiding it,’’ Gullett said of the realtors’ role in the campaign. The realtors are no strangers to funding the kind of preemptive strike that is in Prop. 126. A decade ago the same group spent $5.8 million to convince voters to constitutionally ban imposition of a real estate transfer tax. Arizona did not have one at the time. But proponents, in a preview of what is happening this year, argued the move was necessary to keep lawmakers, potentially looking for new sources of revenue, from deciding a transfer tax was appropriate. trail plan. According to the official plan report, 38 miles of current unsanctioned trails will be added to the official South Mountain trail system. More than 80 miles of unsanctioned trails will be cut off and restored to their natural landscape. Outdoorsmen are curious by nature, so park rangers know people are going to try to explore off-trail areas. However, repeat rogue users can receive a citation and fine if they are found off marked paths. Education remains the best way to fight unsanctioned trails. “People do have a mindset, and they will do what they are going to do,” Gronseth said. “But If you explain it, and then they choose to do it, then it really puts it more on them.” Connect with us on Facebook.

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The only good news amid the continuing bad news surrounding the course is that Lloyd Melton has agreed to keep Biscuits Restaurant open while Gee’s crew sorts through the mess. Gee’s announcement comes as little surprise, since he had said more than a month ago that the window for overseeding the course and returning its lush landscape was small even if his foreclosure had gone through as scheduled on Aug. 4. On the day before Gee had scheduled a trustee sale of a $1.3 million note Breuninger had signed to buy the course last Dec. 1, ITGA filed for bankruptcy, delaying foreclosure for at least two weeks. Although the bankruptcy court threw out ITGA’s bankruptcy petition for failure to file required paperwork, Breuninger’s lawyer filed a request that it be reinstated. That request asserts that Breuninger has an unnamed party ready to buy the course, though Gee said, “If he can buy the course, why doesn’t he just do it? I’m not stopping him.” Club West HOA board president Mike Hinz said, “We’ve had no communication from Richard for weeks.” “We’re operating on the assumption that Wilson owns the course and are working with him,” Hinz said. Gee said he is unveiling an offer for all Club West residents that will help raise additional funds for the golf course’s revival. He’s selling at a discount gift certificates of $100 to $1,000 that can be used at any of his other three courses – Foothills, Ahwatukee Country Club or The Duke – for golf, booze or meals. Gee has a liquor license that allows patrons to buy wine, beer or alcohol for off-premises consumption. “We don’t want a subsidy from the HOA or anything like that,” said Gee, adding the proceeds for the gift certificate sales would be used toward restoring the course’s irrigation system. “If they bought a bottle of wine a month, that would be worth their investment,” he added. “If they want something we don’t have, they can also order it in advance and we’ll have it waiting for them.” Gee said non-residents and non-golfers can buy the gift certificates, noting, “the community has to benefit somehow.” Hinz said the board is studying the gift certificate idea to determine whether it will promote the sale to residents. Gee also expressed uncertainty over the prospects for getting water that’s cheaper than the city potable water now used to

irrigate Club West. Ahwatukee businessman Rande Leonard said his plans to lay a line that would bring cheaper SRP canal water to the course are proceeding as scheduled and that he hopes to begin construction this spring. The line would run from a canal on Gila River Indian Community land, cross beneath the South Mountain Freeway through a concrete sleeve that the Arizona Department of Transportation is building, and eventually be able to service both Club West and adjacent Foothills Golf Course. But Gee said so many parties’ permissions are needed for the line, he may start drilling for water on or near Club West property. Conditions on the course are markedly different from where they were a year ago, when Breuninger was over-seeding the course and paving the way for what became a beautifully green site by November. He vowed to make the course a focal point for Ahwatukee, with plans for a driving range, flea markets and special events at the site while creating a semiprivate golf club where members could enjoy special privileges for an annual fee of between $3,000 and $6,000. That quickly changed in February. The city shut off water service, and Breuninger blamed the unpaid bill on the management company he hired to take care of day-to-day activities at the course. In turn, residents who bought club memberships are trying to recoup their fees. Some who paid the membership fee with a credit card got their bank to reverse payment, though others have filed suit to recoup their loss. Breuninger also fell behind on his monthly $35,000 payments to Gee, prompting Gee to finally schedule the trustee sale.

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hile a criminal case against a drunk driver who killed a couple in a horrific crash last Oct. 21 was resolved last month, little movement appears to have occurred in the case against a woman charged with the traffic death of a Lakewood woman that occurred just a week after that accident. Court records show that no trial date has yet been set for Shannon Marie Scott, 26, also of Lakewood, who faces a vehicular manslaughter charge in the Nov. 2 death of Martha Hilts, 36. The mother of two and active volunteer was killed when she was struck by a car while jogging around 4:30 a.m. on the sidewalk along Lakewood Loop near her home. Scott was arrested on a felony charge of reckless manslaughter after police say her blood-alcohol level was .08 – exactly at the minimum for a drunk-driving determination. The arrest report said that besides the defendant showing “signs and symptoms of alcohol impairment,” police detected “a strong odor of marijuana” in her car. Rela-

car collision on I-10 near Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino that killed a couple and seriously injured two other people. Lauren Tamburrelli, 26, had her 3-year-old daughter in her car when it struck an SUV, triggering a five-car crash that took the lives of Lindsey Earl, 29, of Lake(Special to AFN) While Shannon Marie Scott, left, is awaiting trial in the Nov. 2, side and Thomas Dempsey, 2017, traffic death of a Lakewood jogger, Lauren Tamburrelli has 29, of Pinetop. Tamburrelli spoke incostarted serving a 14-year sentence for killing 2 people Oct. 21. herently when officers tried tives said police estimate the car was trav- to talk to her and became combative with eling at 40 mph when it struck the victim, people who tried to help her, according to one witness. She also had tried to walk throwing her 75 feet. Court records show that a county grand away from the crash, according to reports. Tamburrelli in 2009 pleaded guilty with jury indicted her several weeks after her arrest and that despite a flurry of various le- another girl to making a fake bomb threat gal motions, no trial date has yet been set. that shut down Corona del Sol High Scott, listed in court records as a part- School in Tempe because the friend wanttime academic adviser for Phoenix Col- ed a day off. Court records detail the serious damlege, is free on bond. Meanwhile, court proceedings conclud- age caused by Tamburrelli, who pleaded ed last month with a 14-year prison term guilty to charges in the case and was given for a Chandler woman who two weeks be- two consecutive seven-year terms. Dempsey and Earl, who were engaged, fore the Lakewood accident caused a five-

were heading back from Marana where they had been looking for a new home. He had just been promoted manager of the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Marana and the two were relocating there from Pinetop. In a sentencing memorandum, prosecutors said Tamburrelli slammed into their car from behind, forcing it into a median, and then sideswiped another vehicle. Debris from the crash flew into the lanes of oncoming traffic and struck two more vehicles, one with a couple and their two small children. Tamburrelli was “staggering with witnesses attempting to hold her up” and “had a strong odor of a alcoholic beverage on her breath, red, bloodshot and watery eyes, slurred speech and mood swings,” prosecutors said, adding that tests show her blood alcohol level was .20 – more than twice the legal limit for drunk driving. Families of the slain couple had opposed the plea agreement that prosecutors reached with Tamburrelli and had wanted more prison time. Prosecutors said the length of sentence was “appropriate given the totality of the facts and circumstances See

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ity Councilman Sal DiCiccio failed to persuade his colleagues to abandon Phoenix’s original light rail extension plan, despite fierce opposition from some south Phoenix residents and businesses. Before last week’s 5-2 City Council vote to continue the project, dozens of local residents, community activists and business owners had the opportunity to express their position on the issue. Michael Kelly, who said he has lived in south Phoenix his whole life, supported the project. “The City Council will support the will of the people and will vote for the expansion of the light rail system,” Kelly said. Another Phoenix resident, Johnny Hernandez, said the extension will revitalize south-central Phoenix, attracting more business. Larry Cohen and George Vasquez, who own businesses in the area, see it differently. They fear the decrease of lanes from four to two on Central Avenue and the four-year construction time frame will have nothing but negative effects on local businesses. “The light rail is bad for local business and will only bring more crime to our area,” said Cohen, who owns a jewelry store. Vasquez, owner of a Poncho’s Mexican Food and Cantina, disagreed with the council’s decision and said his business will never be the same. Plans to expand light rail recently have become more contentious, as citizen groups have launched rival campaigns for and against. For some City Council members, the extension is a good way to add transportation resources to the area.

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surrounding this case.” In a pre-sentence memo, court authorities said the driver of the car that was sideswiped suffered a concussion and neck sprain and had to quit college and a nonprofit agency “she cares about deeply” because she was left without a vehicle for four months. A victim in one of the other cars struck

“South Phoenix deserves light rail, and it deserves a good plan,” Mayor Thelda Williams said. “Light rail spurs economic activity and connects residents to more work and education opportunities. I hope the council reaffirms its commitment to south Phoenix.” In 2015, Arizona residents voted for Proposition 104, which included funding for transit throughout metro Phoenix. That included the extension of the light rail into Phoenix between downtown and Baseline Road. Hours before the vote, Sam Stone, chief of staff for Councilman Sal DiCiccio, a staunch opponent of the extension, said they didn’t expect to see any major changes at the meeting. “Absolutely nothing. This is a dog and pony show. City Council was very clear right from the start they were going with the two-lane configuration,” Stone said. But DiCiccio said, “All is not lost.” He pointed to a City Council vote, scheduled today, Oct. 3, on his plan to kill two lines to fund street repairs and infrastructure. “This will send a message to the feds Phoenix is wavering on future light rail and will put the south central line back in jeopardy,” he wrote. “It will be sold to the public as a ‘delay’ by weak politicians wanting to play both sides but is actually a death kill to two lines and probably the entire rail program. The plan to bond future revenues will take a big chuck of the money away from the other lines. Bonding kills it all by taking the future revenue.” He also said that if the two lines are eliminated, “I will then be lobbying the feds to kill the entire wasteful program putting our focus back on our streets, which have become a danger and embarrassment to our citizens.” by debris suffered PTSD and had to work from home for a month after the accident, the memo said. Tamburrelli refused to talk to pre-sentence investigators, who noted: “The premature deaths of Thomas Dempsey and Lindsay Early are unbearable and tremendous losses to their families. The lasting emotional devastation suffered by the two families and friends cannot be overlooked. This is truly a tragic situation for all parties involved.”

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Area students riveted by mom’s account of her son’s suicide BY JIM WALSH AFN Staff Writer

he east Mesa charter students were riveted as LeAnn Hull spoke about the worst day of her life – the day her son, Andy, 16, came home from school and took his life. After she recounted the Dec. 11, 2012 incident and spoke of how she’s devoted her life to preventing others from following in his footsteps through her Andy Hull’s Sunshine Foundation, the students responded to the gut-wrenching presentation with gut-wrenching admissions of their own. One boy told Hull how he had attempted suicide twice. A girl confessed how she feared her own actions may have contributed to another person considering suicide. A third described how an online friend had written about the possibility of committing suicide several times. Hull spoke to all these students privately after her presentation at Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center’s Red Mountain campus, hoping to refer them to mental health professionals. She readily admits that she is not a psychologist or a social worker, just a grieving mother on a mission to save lives – a mission she finds therapeutic and satisfying at some times, frustrating at others. Hull’s presentation came as a rash of teen suicides continues to plagued the East Valley. Three young people have taken their lives this month – including a Higley freshman who shot himself just hours after Hull had given her presentation. At least 19 East Valley teens have taken their lives since July 2017. While some schools have been open to her presentations, others have not been so welcoming, Hull said. Hull said presentations like hers are only one part of a long-term strategy needed to discourage teens from completing suicide, another being training educators on how to recognize early warning signs. She views herself as a catalyst who can connect students with professional services. “I can’t bring my son back. The most I can do is honor his life by saving another life,’’ Hull said. “I hear things and I see

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Surrounded by memos of her 16-year-old son who took his life, LeAnn Hull has devoted her life to fighting teen suicide through presentations to students and educators.

things that everyone else doesn’t. I have a hyper-sensitivity to it.’’ Her message to her students is that their lives matter – to their parents, their friends and society. “Let’s listen a little better, look a little deeper and connect,’’ she said. The students seemed focused on Hull’s presentation. Ray Gless, the school’s administrator, said they asked for presentations to learn

more about bullying and teen suicide, two social issues that concern them. Dustin Smith, 17, said she experienced suicide within her family when she was younger. “I would love to be engaged to deal with it,’’ Smith said. “I think I learned most of all that everyone is vulnerable.’’ “It’s better to be safe than sorry,’’ Smith said. “You get so focused, you get tunnel vision in life, it’s mostly about school.’’

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Hull described during the presentation how her son, a talented left-handed pitcher for the Sandra Day O’Connor High School baseball team, seemed to have everything going for him. She said Andy had been scouted by the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Kansas City Royals, and prestigious college baseball teams. She said he got mostly A’s and B’s in his classes in school. “He was just a joy, he really was an awesome kid,’’ she said. “He just oozed a love of life. He loved sports in general.’’ But there also were warning signs that were missed. Andy told two of his friends that he was contemplating suicide a week before he took his own life. His friends told no one. She said Andy had broken up with a serious girlfriend and that he had received a bad grade from a language arts teacher, which made him worry that he might not be able to play anymore on the baseball team. Hull said Andy made a troubling, cryptic statement to her, saying if she knew what he was thinking, it would scare her. It was a warning sign, Hull said, and she missed it. “It wasn’t one thing that caused Andy to take his life. It was a multitude of things. There were a multitude of things that could have been done,’’ Hull said. She urged the teens to develop coping skills so that they can find peace during difficult times, whether its music, or reading or exercise. “I am here to tell you about failures and losses and how important they are to establish your emotional resiliency,” Hull said. “Without the clouds, we don’t appreciate the sun.’’ Hull, a mother of four who operated a construction company and ran unsuccessfully for Congress, said her son’s suicide was overwhelming. At one point, she put a gun to her own head. Another time, she sat in her a car at an intersection, trying to work up the nerve to pull out in front of a large truck in an attempt to take her own life. But Hull said she eventually recognized that she needed psychological help to deal with her own loss and needed to ask for it. In her quest to save others, Hull has found a sense of purpose in her own life.

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A MESSAGE FROM SAL – COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT 6 Friends, As you know, Ahwatukee has been my home since I was a little kid. I know our community, your needs, and all the great people who have made Ahwatukee and the Foothills one of the best places to live not just in Phoenix, but in the entire country. Frank Schmuck is one of us. Like me, Frank understands the needs of our community, our schools, and our people. When our schools were struggling, Frank Schmuck stepped up, bringing the “AdoptA-Pilot” program along with thousands of dollars in much needed supplies to our schools here in Ahwatukee. Because that’s what he does. When Frank sees someone in need, he steps up to help, not for himself, but because the guy really does care. Every fiber of his being is dedicated to helping others. And he’s proved it in service to our country, our community, and our people. Frank Schmuck is a parent and patriot – which is why he has earned my wholehearted endorsement for the Legislative District 18 State Senate seat. When the people of Israel were being bombed by Saddam Hussein, Frank flew a plane delivering desperately needed supplies to our ally. Whenever tragedy has struck, Frank has been there, just like he’ll be there for you in your time of need. That’s who he is. Compassion is baked into his DNA. For the betterment of our community, I strongly urge you to support Frank Schmuck for LD 18 Senate. Sincerely,

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here’s little debate that proficiency in computer technology is critical for the 21st century, but what about those students in elementary through college who have no day-to-day access to computers? Or veterans seeking jobs with more companies requiring online applications? They’re hamstrung. And this reality lay heavy on the heart of Dwayne Baker, an Army veteran and 10-year resident of Ahwatukee. Rather than merely shake his head over the digital divide between those able to afford personal laptops and computers – or even have access to one in their home – and those without, he acted on his concern. He and wife Kay and began donating laptops to deserving, needy students and veterans while bankrolling the donations entirely on their own. After two years of this largesse, he came upon Brenda Powell, another local resident who at the time was a guidance counselor at Camelback Mountain High School in the Phoenix Union High School District. In that position, her second career after a successful run in corporate sales, she saw how disadvantaged those students were who didn’t have regular access to computers – how it affected their grades, even their classroom participation.

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Following a golf tournament fundraiser last month, Laptops 4 Learning founder Dwayne Baker and executive director Brenda Powell, both Ahwatukee residents, greeted two students who raised $125 to earn their laptops. From left: Ceasarina Paul, Baker, Kimberly Silva and Powell.

Baker and Powell’s association continued, and along her husband, Gregory A. Powell, the two couples formed Laptops 4 Learning (L4L), a nonprofit that’s hitting the ground running. “I had a student who was falling behind in credits for graduation. He needed to go to an online credit recovery school, but of course, that required he have a laptop to help him pursue this after school and weekends,” said Powell, now executive di-

rector of L4L. It was then she began phoning contacts, hoping to locate someone to donate a laptop to help this student. Through connections, she came across Dwayne Baker and gave him a call. “He was really responsive and ready to help. But he was interested in meeting the student personally, not only to hand him the laptop, but to encourage him and mentor him, and I was really touched by that,”

she recalled. In 2017, Baker, an entrepreneur who once owned an aerospace engineering firm, saw the need for expanding his outreach but couldn’t do so by delving further into the family funds. “In my school alone, Camelback High School, he donated 30 laptops to students,” said Powell, remarking that of the 28,000 students in the district’s 15 high schools, 70 percent are enrolled in the free or reduced lunch program – indicating a financially-strapped population. Powell said when Baker told her his dream of expanding by establishing a nonprofit and seeking donations, he wasn’t aware she was planning to retire at year’s end. It became apparent this was the core group that would propel Laptops 4 Learning to another level. Gregory Powell became director of program development, while Dwayne Baker is board chair. A unique aspect of Laptops 4 Learning is what Brenda Powell calls “having some skin in the game.” Students or veterans who apply for a laptop must solicit $125 in tax-deductible donations. Powell says some community college students pay the amount themselves, while others approach family members, friends and church and civic groups. See

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Once again, Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club members open their hearts AFN News Staff

or the fourth consecutive year, the Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club and 50 adult and teenage volunteers showed a group of single teen moms, teen moms-to-be and foster parents with young babies placed with them that they are not alone. Kiwanians held their annual Community Baby Shower last month, aided by untold numbers of people who rallied to

Kiwanis member and shower organizer Andy Pettyjohn’s plea for new and gently used baby items, which they dropped off at collection boxes over six weeks at various Ahwatukee businesses and nonprofits. Businesses themselves heeded the club’s request for help as well, such as Darin Fisher of Vision Community Management, who donated five new car seats. Invited guests included five foster group homes with parent-

ing teens, students enrolled at Compadre High School’s Teen Parenting Program, teens who had aged out of foster care but are still under the direction of state case workers, pregnant women living in homeless shelters and foster families who have young children placed in their homes. “Our ‘sorting day’ was held at the Ahwatukee Recreation Center the week prior where volunteers helped sort the donations so w e See SHOWER on page 31

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For many low-income students, amassing this sum can appear to be an enormous obstacle. But even then, there are ways. “We were able to get a $500 donation, and at the time we had 81 students sign up online for a laptop. So, we said, ‘Now you’re signed up, go out and solicit funds, and the first 20 students who get $25 in donations, we’ll match it.’ This really helped incentivize them to get out there,” she said. “There is a population segment for whom even $25 is huge. That’s why we wanted to set up the opportunity,” said Powell. “There’s a greater sense of ownership when you know you’ve put in the work to get your own laptop.” At a recent golf fundraiser at the Arizona Biltmore Hotel, two students spoke as to how the laptops they’d received helped change their lives. “Before I received the laptop, I stayed after school in the library to complete projects, do research and write essays. I stayed until closing time and would get home at 5:30. On days where I couldn’t finish, I’d come to school at seven in the morning to try and complete my work. When I got the laptop, I was excited; it meant I wouldn’t

have to be at school before or after classes for longer than needed. Getting this laptop meant I would finish work at home, and on days I had a lot of school work, I could complete it at night,” said Kimberly Silva, 16. “When I received this laptop, it helped not only me, but my siblings as well; when I’m not using it, my brothers use it. My younger brother is taking his first AP class and needs to use a computer for this class,” she added. “My older brother takes virtual classes; he’s only given the time in class to work. Had I not been given this laptop my older brother would have only a limited time to complete the assignments. When I see them using the laptop, I always feel glad that there are people who are willing to help others, to help improve their lives.” Ceasarina Paul, who worked to raise the $125 needed for her laptop, also shared her story at the fundraiser. “When Mrs. Powell told me all we had to do was get $125 in donations, I knew it was something I had to take advantage of, and as soon as I got my username and password for my L4L info, I started to ask donations from family members and others,” she said. “It made me really happy because I’ve been praying for a laptop, and I knew God answered my prayers. I have a job at Del Taco, and I also donated $25

to myself.” Having her own laptop helped her succeed in last summer’s online classes and additionally assist her mother with her job search. “I was able to fill out job applications for my mom because she’s been out of work for a while now. And my laptop works great, I take it everywhere with me, and whenever I need to turn in an assignment online, my laptop comes in handy. I’m very grateful that I was able to get a laptop, I’m the most grateful person on earth because I don’t have to worry about how I’m going to buy a laptop for college in the future,” said Ceasarina, a senior who plans to major in nursing. These stories from L4L recipients thrill the heart of co-founder Dwayne Baker, who has three children, two of them residing in Ahwatukee and the oldest in Chandler. He explained the backstory of how L4L came into existence. “An engineer who worked for me was a genius at fixing things, and I saw him rebuilding a computer. He said that he liked to do this for veterans to help them find work. I asked him if I could have one to give it to a child at an event I was speaking at that evening. When I gave away that computer, the boy that got it was so grate-

ful that I promised the rest of the group of boys each a laptop of their own,” he said, noting he was aware they were all struggling in school. “My wife, Kay, and mother, Birdie, were there with me when I presented the seven computers. Kay looked at my mom and my mom said, ‘I know you’re not going to try to get away with not giving computers to the girls.’ I looked out at the class and saw those girls’ faces and said, ‘Computers for everyone.’ And Laptops 4 Learning was formed,” he laughed. Baker said, “To date, we’ve given away over 300 laptops. The need for the laptops became greater than we could handle on our own, so we decided to apply to become a 501 (c)(3) and solicit donations to help us help more kids.” Now, he says, the L4L goal is to “get one to every student in the greater Phoenix valley, and then to expand across the country to level the playing field so every veteran and student has a chance to compete.” This year, Baker and Powell are hitting the speaker’s circuit in search of people who can help. “We welcome any opportunity to speak before groups....It gives us the opportunity to help more students and veterans,” said Powell. For further information, to donate, or to reserve a speaker: Laptops4Learning.com.

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knew that the items we were giving away were clean, unstained and appropriate for our moms,” Pettyjohn said. Gift baskets were prepared with new items for the babies. Pettyjohn and other Kiwanis Club members also made shopping lists of new baby items and bought what they needed to ensure that each basket had at least two baby outfits, blankets, bibs, bottles or sippy cups, burp cloths, hat, toy, stuffed animal and a book. Miscellaneous items like lotions, spoons and pacifiers were added, depending on the age of the baby. The Ahwatukee Board of Management donated the use of the Ahwatukee Event Center for the shower. “We were able to begin set up Friday afternoon and complete set up early Saturday morning with the help of many early riser volunteers,” Pettyjohn said. “When our guests arrived, they were presented with the gift basket and served lunch donated by Tempe Texas Roadhouse Restaurant along with lots of goodies donated by numerous community members.” The young women then “shopped” for clothing and other things for their babies, going through a variety of items that were on tables at the center. “Each person was very grateful and amazed at the gifts they were allowed to have,” Pettyjohn said. “Volunteers helped the girls ‘shop’ and encouraged them to also get larger sizes of clothing so they would be prepared for the fast growth of their baby,” Pettyjohn said. Each foster girl left with a new umbrella stroller and a backpack diaper bag filled

with baby essentials. “We had prepared gifts for 98 young women and had a total of 50 were able to attend the shower with staff members, mentors and family,” Pettyjohn said. “The remaining gift baskets are being delivered to Compadre, homeless shelters and the Department of Child Services for delivery to those women who did not have transportation to attend.” Leftover boxes of clothing and other items were donated to the Kyrene Family Resource Center, Compadre and Jose’s Closet to benefit others in need. This is one of several activities the Kiwanis Club of Ahwatukee stages annually to help older foster children who ended up living in group homes because state officials can’t find families that want to take them in. The club also has a Thanksgiving dinner and gathers items to make Christmas gifts that are dropped off at the group homes. Pettyjohn said she was moved by the generosity of the 50 adult and teen volunteers who helped with sorting, setting up, decorating, child care and clean up for the shower. And she was even more moved by the response to her plea for donations. “The outpouring of donations and help from community members is very heart warming,” she said. “We are blessed to live in such a caring community.” Added Andrea Carmody, Compadre’s Teen Parenting Program: “I spoke to a lot of the girls this morning, and they were so excited with everything they were able to get for their babies. I heard stories of whole families attending the event and students’ moms meeting for the first time. The girls had a wonderful experience.”

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Ahwatukee Nutcracker 2018 tickets have gone on sale

Tickets to the Ahwatukee Foothills Nutcracker Ballet are on sale on a first-come, first-serve basis 8:30 a.m. to noon at Dance Studio 111, 4910 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. They also can be purchased at afnutcracker.com. Information: 480-706-6040.

Performances at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 15 and 2 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Desert Vista High School Fine Arts Theatre.

Legion Post 64 needs help, golfers for 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. 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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SATURDAY, OCT. 20 Fall seed swap

Veteran gardeners are encouraged to bring seeds to swap, and beginners are invited to take free seeds from the Ahwatukee Community Garden’s seed bank. Master gardeners from the Ahwatukee Community Garden will be available to answer all your gardening questions. DETAILS>> 4 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adults. Free. No registration required.

TUESDAY, OCT. 23

Magic Tree House Book Club

Read the book at home, then do fun time-travel activities at the library! Kids can read this month’s Magic Tree House series title “Dinosaurs Before Dark” by Mary Pope Osborne on their own or with family to prepare for hands-on activities that bring the story to life. DETAILS>> 4-5:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 6-11. Free. No registration required.

TUESDAY. OCT. 30

‘Frankenstein” discussion

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” on the eve of Halloween as Librarian Mike discusses the horror novel’s characters, plot and themes. Please read the entire novel prior to the program. DETAILS>> 6:30-7:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adults. Free. No registration required.

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.

Bible study

Foundations of Our Faith Bible 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. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org/classes.

Learn gardening from pros

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

Chess, knitters clubs

Two new clubs meet in Ahwatukee every Sunday: the

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

TinkerTime

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

Our Faith Bible Study

This biblical scripture study embraces a spirit-filled, intellectually honest and refreshingly understandable exploration of God’s Word. Lessons will combine Christian and Jewish theology along with bible history, archaeology and linguistics for a rich learning experience. DETAILS>> 9:15 a.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee Information: 480-8932579. www.mvlutheran.org/classes.

MONDAYS Gosbells

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

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 480990-5444.

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 likeminded folks. DETAILS>> For times and places: ld18democrats.org/ calendar.

sings monthly during our worship services and presents a Christmas Musical. DETAILS>> 5:30 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St. Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org.

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

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: 480460-1025 and office@desertfoothills.org.

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

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. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org.

Worship assistant training

Have you ever thought about serving in worship? As an usher? A greeter? Serving communion? Have you already been serving and desire to reflect more deeply on the rich meaning of what you do? Mountain View is offering a class as an entry point into these important ministries and as an enrichment for those who have already been serving. DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St. Ahwatukee. 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org.

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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.

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

Toastmasters sharpen skills

The Boy Crisis Book Study

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

Power Partners available

The Ahwatukee Chamber offers Power Partners every Tuesday except the second Tuesday of the month, when attendees are encouraged to attend the Wake Up Ahwatukee Morning Mixer. Unlike our Monday Power Group, this group will be non-category specific, meaning you can have more than one member in each business category. DETAILS>> 7:45-8:45 a.m. Jason’s Deli, 7230 W. Ray Road, Chandler. Free. Information:. Gina Jenkins, 480990-5444.

WEDNESDAYS

Joyful Noiz Children’s Choir

Upbeat children’s choir with music and a message that kids can get excited about. This choir usually

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

Sanctuary Choir

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

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Bowie: I’ve kept my promises on Schmuck: Military service is the education, bipartisanship core of my strength as a leader BY SEAN BOWIE

wo years ago, Ahwatukee voters had the same choice before them as they do today about who should serve as their state senator. In 2016, our community chose me to represent them at the state capitol because they supported many of the ideas and policies that I talked about on the campaign trail: restoring education funding, supporting our teachers and working across the aisle in a bipartisan way. While I talked about supporting public education and working across the aisle, Frank Schmuck talked about eliminating the state income tax (and 40 percent of the revenue in our state budget) and expanding private school vouchers statewide. I’ve kept my promise to voters in our community: Over the last two years, I’ve voted to restore education funding and give our hard-working teachers a ten percent raise. I was recently named a Public Education Champion by the Arizona School Boards Association and continue to work to restore funding to our local public schools. I also have a proven record of working across the aisle: I was named the most bipartisan member of the state senate in 2017 by the Arizona Capitol Times. As someone who grew up in our community and who attended our local public schools, I’ll always put our community first. It’s why I visited all 45 public schools in Legislative District 18 last year and regularly attend school board meetings and other community events.

It’s why so many organizations and groups around the state have endorsed our campaign. In addition to our unanimous support from our police officers and firefighters, we’ve also been endorsed by teachers, realtors, doctors, nurses and labor organizations. We’ve also been endorsed by every chamber of commerce representing our community, including the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. There is a very clear contrast in this race between my opponent and me. While I’ve worked to build a bipartisan coalition of support for our campaign, and governed in a bipartisan way at the state capitol, his candidacy has been unanimously rejected by the business community and even members of his own party. Running for office for the fourth time, he’s a career candidate who would seek to eliminate our state income tax, a move that would decimate the public schools in our community. There have been four debates in our community over the past month for our race. Frank Schmuck hasn’t shown up to a single one. He’s afraid to show up because his real record on education, including his support for expanding private school vouchers statewide, is not what our community is looking for in their state senator. Over the last two years, I’ve worked hard to represent our community in a bipartisan way and restore funding to our local schools. I have a proven record of doing both, and it’s exactly what I will keep doing as your state senator for the next two years if you choose to send me back. I hope to earn your support on or before Nov. 6th.

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am running for office as your next state senator because I care deeply about the future of this great state. I feel that our state, and this district especially, needs someone who is uniquely qualified for the responsibilities and high-stakes strategy that is inherent to this position. Along with those who have supported and endorsed me along the way in my campaign, I believe that of those who are competing for this position, I am by far the most qualified. I trace my qualifications first back to my role as a parent of two girls in the public school system. I have spent countless hours improving the local school system. Seeing a need for all children to continue their education, I founded Tempe Dollars for Scholars, now providing scholarships to students from seven high schools in the Tempe Union High School District, reducing their educational costs. I have also been an Adopt-A-Pilot mentor to schoolchildren, teaching fifth-grade students in several subjects ranging from English to math and science. The nationally recognized Adopt-A-Pilot program is designed to help students understand that to achieve their dreams they need to stay in school. After first-hand experience in our public school system, I fully support directing more funds into the Arizona classroom

and improved teacher salaries. Furthermore, my service in the United States Air Force is at the core of my strength as a leader and abilities to handle a high-stakes environment. An alum of the United States Airforce Academy and a Gulf War veteran, I have seen it all. Among my experiences in service, I was awarded the US Air Force’s Air Medal for “outstanding efforts during Desert Storm,” which included flying much needed supplies to Israel under scud attack and rescuing wounded from the battlefield. Additionally, I was inducted to the Veterans Hall of Fame as the youngest living recipient for my contributions to our community and state. I will continue this trend of service as your next state senator. Getting anything done in a legislative body takes leadership, something our current Arizona Senate seems to lack. My role as a community leader has prepared me to fill this apparent void. I am a past president and a Hixson Fellow of Kiwanis Nuevo – a community service organization whose mission is “Serving the Children of the World.” I have also chaired two charitable foundations and have served on the Service Academy Selection Board for U.S. Senator John McCain. After having spent a career serving our country, advocating for education and being a community leader, I am certainly qualified to serve as the next state senator in Legislative District 18.

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Pecos Storage thrives from its diversification, convenience BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

ande Leonard shudders a bit when he thinks of the day he opened his business. It was Labor Day weekend in 2009, and the Great Recession was laying waste to thousands of homeowners and business owners across the country. “That was when we were looking over the abyss, wondering if we were going to come out of that recession,” said Leonard, who owns Pecos Storage on the reservation side of the intersection of Pecos Road and 32nd Street. Little did the Ahwatukee resident and former oil industry executive know back then that instead of a tsunami, he was riding the crest of a wave that has positioned him well in what some might call one of the nation’s fastest growing types of businesses in the nation today. Indeed, while malls, starter homes and big boxes have struggled to varying degrees in the past decade, self-storage has grown into a $38-billion-a-year industry. According to some industry analysts, one

– enough to fill the Hoover Dam 26 times with old clothing, bric-abrac and keepsakes, according to curbed.com, a site that tracks trends in building and design. The self-storage market is on the rise throughout the Valley as well – especially in areas with residen(Kimberly Carrillo/AFN Staff Photopgrapher) tial growth or, like Ahwatukee businessman Rande Leonard and his Pecos Storage site are Ahwatukee, high riding the crest of an industry that is nearly recession proof as self-storage incomes. continues to be one of the more profitable industries nationwide. The increasing out of every 11 American households and popularity of apartment housing among one in every 12 businesses pay an average younger generations has also benefited $91 a month to store stuff in all kinds of self-storage proprietors, as these resisizes of those metal units. dents need extra space for storage. And SpareFoot.com, which tracks the while boomers still hold the lion’s share self-storage industry, estimates that 50,000 of self-storage units, industry analysts facilities in the U.S. account for 2.3 bil- foresee millennials as the next domilion square feet of rentable storage space nant customer sector of the industry.

The Valley was a top metropolitan area nationally for self-storage building last year, according to Marcus & Millichap’s 2018 Investment Report for the self-storage market in Phoenix. While construction volume is expected to decrease this year, it will still be relatively robust with over 800,000 square feet expected, according to the report. Indeed, Leonard quotes commercial developers Cushman and Wakefield in describing his industry as “recession resistant.” For example, if someone rented out a dozen homes that provided the same income, they could experience a critical shortfall if one starts missing the rent. “I have 1,265 customers,” he explained. “When you have 1,265 customers, your income has really diversified from the effects of any one person having a problem.” Leonard is building a new self-storage center on Riggs Road near I-10 on a 10acre parcel and getting ready to expand his existing location – state and federal highway agencies approve the addition of an interchange at 32nd Street and the South See

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Jobs pouring into East Valley as firms flock to region BY JASON STONE AFN Staff Writer

rizona’s job numbers are sizzling, but East Valley numbers are on fire. A recent report from the East Valley Partnership said the region’s six communities – Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Queen Creek and Apache Junction – added a total of 4,589 jobs from January through June this year. “It’s fun to be mayor when the economy is doing well,” Mesa Mayor John Giles said. Here’s just how fun: The East Valley’s job gains were more than half of all jobs generated in the greater Phoenix area – which is impressive considering the growth that’s also occurring in the West Valley. The investment and manufacturing sectors are seeing the biggest job growth in the region, followed by technology and financial services.

Local economic and government leaders agree there’s not just one reason big companies are either relocating to the East Valley or expanding here. They say it’s a combination of low taxes, low regulations, space to expand, good weather and some forward thinking. “Plus, people who move here actually like it here,” said Denny Barney, president and CEO of the East Valley Partnership and a Maricopa County supervisor. “Businesses want to be here,” Barney said. “Aside from a stable tax policy, we have affordable housing and a good quality of life.” “And the single biggest factor is we have an educated workforce that’s ready to be deployed.” Freedom Financial, State Farm Insurance, ADP, Bank of the West, Pay Pal, GM Financial and Toyota Financial Services are among the companies that have generated thousands of jobs for the area.

In Mesa, business giants such as Apple and Dexcom are changing the diversity of the city’s business landscape. In Chandler, Rogers Corporation announced a major expansion to add 1,200 new jobs to bring its total workforce to 6,200. In Tempe, Bank of the West plans to hire 250 workers in IT, wealth management and commercial banking this year. And Gilbert scored a big victory earlier this year with financial consulting firm Deloitte’s decision to bring 2,500 jobs to the town this winter. “Part of our jobs as economic developers is keeping companies from leaving for one of the other communities,” said Micah Miranda, Chandler’s economic development director. “Having a steady supply of new, well-educated talent in the marketplace helps attract business and expansion efforts. We have a growing and well-educated talent pool for these employers to

pull from.” The job is also getting cities ready for businesses to set up shop. If ever the phrase “if you build it, they will come” was true, the East Valley is experiencing that. For example, Mesa is laying the groundwork for much of its business momentum with improvements to its so-called “technology corridor.” In April, the city voted to spend $10 million for improvements for the area, which stretches along Elliot Road from Ellsworth to Signal Butte. The changes include expanding Elliot from a single-lane road to a three-way stretch in both directions. “Our role is to provide the infrastructure and workforce readiness,” Giles said. “All over Mesa, we’ve made significant investments. Having that infrastructure in place is what these large companies need.” See

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Mountain Freeway. Although a decision was initially expected by now, Dustin Krugel, a spokesman for the Arizona Department of Transportation said an environmental study is still underway and no decision has been made. Even if ADOT decides to add an interchange, that decision must be reviewed by federal highway authorities, he said. Leonard isn’t worried if they reject the idea, however. He’s running at 98 percent capacity – the result not just of the variety of storage units he offers, but also the result of amenities he offers that are attractive to his three types of clients – recreation vehicle owners, small mobile businesses that don’t want a brick-and-mortar storefront for their equipment and the “mini-storage” people who don’t need temperature-controlled environments to store their stuff. “We tell people, ‘If you’ve got fine furniture, et cetera, divide your stuff up, put your stuff that goes in the garage here, put the nice furniture that you would put inside your house at a climate-controlled unit,’” he said.

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The improvements are both practical (street lights) and aesthetic (landscaping) to help lure in those companies to an area that’s already one of the fastest growing residential communities in the Valley. After already attracting a $2 billion Apple command center, those improvements can only make a rich area get richer. The widening project along Elliot Road is expected to be completed by Oct. 8.

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It’s all part of the vision the East Valley Partnership had in mind when it formed in 1982. Charles Wahlheim, the publisher of the old “Mesa Tribune” at the time, was part of the group that formed the coalition with the goal of helping each city in the region grow. The original group also included supermarket and education icon Eddie Basha and other East Valley leaders. At the time, the East Valley region had about 400,000 residents. That number has swelled to 1.4 million people today. Since it started, the Partnership estimates 1.3 million jobs have come to the region. “I’m happy the type of industries we’re attracting with this kind of growth keeps us more insulated from the booms and busts of the construction industry,” Bar-

get ready for a weekend trip and get all prepped and ready to go and then take off after work on Friday. Or conversely, if they returned from a trip and it’s a 10 or 11 Sunday night, they can drop the kids off at home, bring (Special to AFN) the rig over here, Pecos Storage is nearly 98 percent occupied despite the South Mountain park it, and then Freeway construction work that has been going on at its doorstep for the past year and a half. deal with it the next day.” His RV storage has been a hit because The contractors who rent from Leonhe’s right across the road from a communi- ard can park their trucks in front of their ty where there are many RV owners. More- unit and even work inside them at any over, Pecos Storage has 56 closed-circuit time of the day or night. “They can bang cameras to keep an eye on all his custom- around at 5 in the morning and not disers’ belongings and offers 24/7 access with turb anyone,” he said. “We’ve got a heatchip-cards that don’t require tenants to re- ing and air conditioning guy, a glass guy, member a code punch to open the gates. a plumber, a yard guy – just various kinds “The RV storage people will drive 10 or of small-business trades.” 15 miles to get here,” he said, “and so you The mini-storage tenants tend to divide want to make it convenient for them to get into two groups – short-termers and longin. With us having 24/7 access, they can time clients. come down after work during the week, “Half of the mini-storage storage cli-

ents are in some kind of crisis – they lost their job or are getting a divorce or just moved here and haven’t bought a house yet – and they need temporary storage,” he explained. “So that part of it is a little more in flux.” “Then we’ve got our core mini-storage that had been here quite a long time. We have people run businesses out of the mini-storage. They don’t use their garages. I’ve got some people that are E-bay type of business operators that have their inventory. They come down here, box it up and then take it off to the UPS store to ship it.” Leonard also has built loyalty over the years by going out of his way for clients who get in trouble. “I think my customers know if they were to call me and say ‘My trailer hitch broke at Canyon Lake, who would you recommend?’ I drive up there and get it myself.” After all, he explains, that’s what it means to be a neighborhood business. “We’ll do whatever we can to just help them because we run into each other at Fry’s or Safeway or whatever. I mean, they’re neighbors and friends.” Information: pecosstorage.com

ney said. Maricopa County overall is experiencing a job boom, as evidenced by a new study financial site WalletHub.com conducted. It ranked Chandler No. 1 and Gilbert fifth in the nation for job hunting. Two of the other top five also were in the Phoenix metro area. The WalletHub study looked at factors such as unemployment rates, median annual income and housing affordability. For the second year in a row, Maricopa County is ranked as the fastest-growing counties for jobs in the U.S. The county’s unemployment rate last month was 4.2 percent, lower than the state’s seasonally adjusted rate of 4.6 percent and mirroring what most cities in the region are reporting. Chandler is doing even better with a 3.3 percent rate at last check in June. “We’re basically at full employment in Chandler,” Miranda said. Barney said the East Valley’s transition from more mom-and-pop businesses to major industries has been years in the making. “In decades past, much of the East Valley was ‘Main Street America,’” Barney said. “Now you’ve got Boeing (expanding) in Mesa and Intel in Chandler, and the overall jobs economy is different. We’re no longer frankly susceptible to the ups and downs of the economy.”

lips roads. The worldwide provider of high-performance polymer materials and plastic components is investing $10 million into a new 90,000-square-foot facility that’s still under construction in the North American Research and Development Tech Center. The new facility is expected to begin operations in June with 130 employees. The company plans to increase its workforce to 175 over the next three years. Even better, those jobs will carry an average hourly wage of $20 to $25 per hour. “It’s been a great ride for the East Valley and Mesa in particular,” Giles said. In Gilbert, the town scored a big victory earlier this year with financial consulting firm Deloitte’s decision to spend $50 million for a 100,000-square-foot delivery center. That’s going to bring 2,500 jobs alone to Gilbert once it’s completed this winter. Gilbert expects to see a direct and indirect financial impact of more than $9 million over the next decade, according to the development agreement between Deloitte and the town. The other good news is the average annual wages for those jobs is expected to top $95,000 within 10 years. Deloitte is also promising a capital investment of more than $34 million during that time.

One of Mesa’s recent coups was acquiring one of six new data centers from infrastructure consortium EdgeCore. The company is constructing the $150 million facility in Mesa as part of the first phase of a larger development. Here are some other Mesa projects attracting more jobs to the city: The new Residence Inn by Marriott, near U.S. 60 and Crimson Road, is bringing about 100 jobs to the city this month. Eclipse Automation Inc., a supplier of custom automated manufacturing equipment, is expected to hire more than 50 automation engineers and technicians this year as it pumps $1 million into its latest manufacturing facility. CMC Steel’s micro-mill is undergoing a 63,000-square-foot expansion to manufacture spooled rebar. AQST Space Systems picked Mesa to relocate its headquarters from Puerto Rico after last year’s devastating Hurricane Maria. And don’t forget about Arizona State University’s plan to add a satellite campus in downtown Mesa. Programs using augmented and virtual reality, artificial intelligence and 3D design will be the focus of the $63.5 million campus, giving Mesa another footprint in the tech world. Development in the Red Mountain 202 area is also booming, with Piper Plastics the latest to set up shop in the city’s Falcon District near Greenfield and McKel-

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Mitigating risk of personal assets paying for business mistakes BY DEVIN M. TARWATER AFN Guest Writer

hether starting up a new business or operating a decades-old company, business owners should exercise caution to ensure that their personal assets cannot be accessed to satisfy the torts, debts and obligations of their business. Many business owners erroneously assume that they cannot be held personally liable for the torts, debts or other obligations of their business when they form an entity such as a corporation or a limited liability company. But the mere formation of a business entity does not automatically shield the business owner from personal liability in all instances. Take the case of Keams v. Tempe Technical Institute, Inc. as an example. In that case, the court explained that corporate directors can be personally liable for corporate torts where the director participates in the tortious act, knows about the tortious act and allows it to happen, or improperly manages or supervises his/her employees.

Other examples of when business owners may be held personally liable for the company’s torts, debts or obligations include when the owner fails to adequately separate business assets from personal assets; when the owner pays personal expenses out of the company’s account; when the owner fails to observe corporate formalities such as taking meeting minutes or holding statutorily required meetings; when the owner pays salaries and expenses of the company out of his own personal account; or even when the owner makes interest free loans to the corporation. Granted, courts do not automatically impose personal liability even when the foregoing circumstances exist, but, in order to mitigate the risk of personal liability, business owners should ensure that the foregoing conditions do not exist in the operation of their company. A business should have a well-drafted operating agreement/bylaws clearly defining the purpose of the business, the roles of each individual involved in the entity and how the company is to be operated. The business owner should become familiar with the laws applicable to the proper operation of the business entity type he owns. Partnerships, limited

liability companies and corporations each have a different set of laws. The business owner should open a bank account in the name of the company and ensure that business assets stay separate from the owner’s personal assets. When an owner hires an employee, the owner should clearly define the employee’s role and take the time to train the employee and not just assume the employee understands and appreciates the risks associated with the job. The owner should supervise and monitor employees to ensure that they are engaging in proper conduct both with those in the office and outside of the office. The bottom line is that business owners should not assume their personal assets are free from harm’s way and should take steps necessary to keep them safe. The information and opinions expressed herein are for general information purposes only and are not intended to be legal advice. For more information, seek independent legal advice. -Devin M. Tarwater is an associate attorney, Smith LC.

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ast Valley teenagers Makayla Kantarze and Christopher Bafaloukos are staying in step with ancient Greek traditions. The two will dance during the annual Taste of Greece Festival Oct. 5–7 at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Chandler. Serving the community for 31 years, St. Katherine is led by Father Phillip Armstrong. During the three-day event, the church campus is a mini Greek village with authentic foods, live music, costumed folk dancing, dance workshops, a Kids Fun Zone and an “agora” or marketplace, including arts and crafts, imports, jewelry, CDs, books and icons. On Sunday, a $1,000 raffle winner will be drawn.

Makayla, 15, of Gilbert’s Highland High School, and Chandler resident Christopher, a 16-year-old student at Perry High, will be among a number of parishioners who will showcase dances from Greece. They include the Syrtos, a traditional 12-step dance for celebrations and festivals; the Ikartiotiko, from the island of Ikaria; the Zembekiko, a men’s dance that showcases many tricks; and the Malevisiotiko from Crete. Dancing since she was 3, Makayla practices twice a week from July to February with her high-school-age dance team, Dynamiki, or “Stronger Together,” as they prepare for the Faith, Dance and Fellowship Greek dance competition. “We perform in front of thousands of people doing what we love and, of course, have some fun at the Glendi’s af-

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Colorful native dancing is just one of the highlights of the Taste of Greece Festival at St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church in Chandler this weekend.

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otherwise cost more. “You can buy an up-close seat for half the price you would at a stadium, or you could see the entertainment for free with your fair admission ticket,” Yee said. There will also be outdoor tribute bands performing every night, honoring artists such as AC/DC, Kiss and Lorde. Music isn’t the only aspect of the fair bringing something new to the table. Attendees can see the “King Tut and the Egyptian Treasures” exhibit, which will feature museum-quality replicas of Egyptian artifacts at a low price. Entry to the exhibit will cost $5 extra, but Yee said it is being shown at other places for prices up to $30. “Every year we try to bring museum-type exhibits to the fair because we want people to be able to go and see them at an affordable price,” she said. Guests can also look forward to seeing what is on display throughout the grounds. “One of the cool things about competitive entries is that it is new every year in respect to new things on display,” said Karen Searle, the director of competitive entries. “It’s never the same

twice.” While the traditional pie-eating and livestock contests will continue to be crowd favorites, others will premiere like a fruit-carving competition and a recycled material competition that challenges contestants to create artwork in the style of the TV show “Chopped.” The fair has tried to include activities and contests for everyone, especially the youth. “Things our grandparents did, most of the kids today aren’t doing,” Searle said. “So, we’ve introduced new things.” Options like yearbook competitions and phone photography contests have maintained the festival goers’ wide age range, making the fair an event everyone can attend and participate in. Searle said the fair is a great way for the community to come together and showcase its individual talents. “It’s a great representation of our state,” Searle said. “It is something fun, interesting and unique to watch.” Yee said that although the list price for entry to the fair is $10, there are ways for guests to save money. Among these deals are “We Care

Wednesdays,” when people can bring five cans of food in exchange for free admission, and “Free Fry’s Fridays,” when Fry’s customers can bring their receipt showing purchases of more than $50 and get two free admission tickets. Foodies can save money on treats with “The Taste of the Fair” package, which allows them to try smaller portions for $2. As usual, animals play a large part in the fair. Searle said just in the first weekend, they are expecting to have more than 600 sheep coming from places as far as Minnesota. Different livestock will be featured every weekend. “If you came to fair every Saturday, you’d see a different animal each time,” Searle said. “There is something for everyone.” However, out of all the excitement, the most important and defining aspect of the fair, Yee said, is the sense of community it brings. “You can come down here and see your neighbor’s photography, or your child’s artwork or somebody’s quilt,” Yee said. “It really brings out the feeling of community.”

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terwards, which is a huge get-together of all the dancers, directors and families just dancing all night,” she said. Through the church, she helps direct a toddlers dancing group, preschool to third grade. “They are the cutest. I teach them how to Greek dance and perform at our festival, and they are definitely a crowd pleaser,” added Makayla, who also participates in Greek Orthodox Youth of America and Maids of Athena, a national organization of women for which she is the chapter secretary. Christopher first danced the Greek Festival at age 3. “I love the traditional costumes and dances from all regions of Greece,” he said, noting that he also participates in the FDF each year in California. “This is such an amazing event to be a part of. We enjoy the music and dance competition along with sharing our heritage and faith with thousands of other Greek Orthodox.” Dynamiki did not place at FDF this year, but the event is as much about relationships as it is about dancing. “It’s about my love for Greek dance, and it’s about making friendships and

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Makayla Kantarze of Gilbert and Christopher Bafaloukos of Chandler are among the dancers who will be showing off native dances during the Taste of Greece Festival at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Chandler.

memories that will last forever with others who share your culture, heritage and faith,” Christopher said.

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Dancing isn’t the only attraction at A Taste of Greece. Attendees will also enjoy great food, such as dolmathes, grapevine leaves stuffed with ground beef, seasoned rice and herbs; spanakopita, thin filo dough filled with spinach and cheeses; pastichio, Greek lasagna, baked macaroni and ground beef covered in béchamel sauce; and pork souvlaki, cubed pork marinated in oil, lemon juice and oregano, skewered, grilled and served on pita bread. Members of St. Katherine begin preparing home-made pastries days before the event. These include popular baklava, filo dough filled with nuts and spices; kourabiedes, rich, shortbread-like cookies covered with powdered sugar; loukoumathes, pastry puffs sweetened with honey and sprinkled with cinnamon; and other traditional Greek foods, all available for take home. Makayla is particularly proud of grandfather Harry Kantarze – known as “King of the Lamb Shanks.” The Gilbert resident was the president of the congregation for nine years. Christopher recently traveled with his grandfather to his native Greek isle of Andros, where he ate traditional foods, danced the traditional island dance, listened to his family’s stories and visited

the Acropolis and other ancient ruins as well as churches and monasteries. His parents, Lisa and Nick, are leaders of GOYA, which he has been associated with since the seventh grade. The group does community service such as Project Mexico and St. Innocent Orphanage, Chandler Christian Community Center, St. Vincent de Paul and Feed my Starving Children. Assisting the Arizona Ladies of Philoptochos Chapters, the family also volunteers with and raises money for Kids ‘n’ Cancer Camp Agape. Christopher is also involved with the Taste of Greece Festival in other ways besides dancing: He volunteers in a food booth, performing with the dance groups, helping with set-up and cleanup and also instructing the youngest dance group. “The festival is a very busy time for our church community, but I love how we are able to come together and give others a chance to see and learn about our heritage and taste some wonderful food at the same time,” he said. Added Makayla: “A Taste of Greece is a great way for me to help carry on the traditions of my ancestors, which my papou and yiayia, my grandmother, have passed down to me and keep the Greek culture alive in my family.”

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o former Eagles guitarist Don Felder, playing music isn’t work. “I don’t have to do this,” said Felder, who’s on a successful solo tour that comes to the Chandler Center for the Arts on Sunday, Oct. 14. “I just love playing. I fell madly in love with it when I was 10. I love performing. I love writing. I love recording and producing in the studio. Music never betrayed me, never cheated on me, never let me down. It’s always been there.” The four-time Grammy winner was

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a member of the Eagles for 27 years, co-writing the Eagles’ biggest hit, “Hotel California,” along with fan favorites like “Victim of Love” and “Those Shoes.” He is celebrated for his lyrical, signature guitar work on legendary songs like “Hotel California,” “One of These Nights” and “New Kid in Town.” On stage, Felder is joined by the likes of keyboardist Timothy Drury (The Eagles, Whitesnake); guitarist David Myhre (Kid Rock, Kenny Chesney); and bassist Bruce Atkinson (Kenny Loggins). “It’s a very fun, uplifting show,” Felder said. “I play a lot of the songs that were in the Eagles’ catalog that I cowrote or played with them for the 27 years I was in the band. Those include: ‘Hotel California,’ ‘Life in the Fastlane,’ ‘Heartache Tonight’ and ‘Witchy Woman.’ The set is a lot of Eagles hits that everyone knows.” There are “softer moments” during his gig, when he played “Tequila Sunrise” and “Easy Feeling.” Other times, he’s paying homage to Stevie Ray Vaughan. “It’s really a fun night that’s filled with energy,” Felder said. “By the end of the night, everyone is dancing and having a

great time. My job is to make sure everybody has a good time.” When he’s not touring, Felder is revving up to promote his forthcoming solo album. The tour will take him around the world. “For right now, I have a ball on stage,” he said. “People tell me, ‘You look so happy on stage.’ Well, that’s because I’m doing what I love. It’s a labor of love. It’s fun for everybody.”

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rab your dirndls and lederhosen, ladies and gents, as fall is upon us. And with fall upon us, you know what that means. Every fall, various organizations across the state, country and world put their own spins on Oktoberfest, keeping the Bavarian tradition alive. Dating back to 1810, the annual event is a lively one, full of food, drink, music and traditional wear. And this year, there’s a new player in town. Downtown Phoenix Oktoberfest will create a “more authentic German ex-

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“And it’s a bigger event, it’s more focused on music, a lot of vendors, 15,000 people come out to that one, but for a long time we’ve wanted to create a different event that was smaller, more intimate, more fun for, you know, just not a big music festival.” Part of that authentic experience comes thanks to the food. Three main vendors will partake. Scottsdale restaurant Brat Haus (Special to AFN) There’ll be plenty of beer and food to go with it this will sell pretzels, while Phoenix Saturday when Oktoberfest comes to downtown restaurant Copper Blues will sell Phoenix . brats, pretzels and cheese, and perience of Oktoberfest,” says spokes- food truck Eur Haus will sell schnitzel, woman Jen Pruett. She expects around spätzle, brats and pretzels. 750 guests. “Aside from the food, the other kind “We wanted to create a more authen- of highlight is the beer,” Pruett added. tic vibe for an Oktoberfest on the small- “We’re going to have a variety of Gerer scale. There are so many large festivals man beers.” in the Valley,” Pruett said. That variety includes Spaten, Zum The Downtown Phoenix Oktoberfest Franziskaner, Veltins, Weihenstephan, is set from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, Bitburger and SanTan Brewing Oktoberat CityScape. fest. “Our company actually produces the Local group Funkhaus Brass Band will SanTan Brewing Company Oktoberfest, keep the spirit of Oktoberfest alive with and that one is one week before this polka music all day. Also available will be event,” Pruett said, adding: themed games. Then, to top it all off,

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ay cheese, the ultimate way! This grilled sandwich is loaded with all the things that go best with cheddar like apples and bacon. A good grilled cheese sandwich never goes out of style. Kids love them, adults love them, and they’ve proven to be one of the most popular food truck favorites across the country. But we must tackle a controversy while building this big boy. That is, do you spread butter or mayonnaise on the outside of the bread? I say butter on the inside and mayo on the outside.

I’ve actually switched my loyalty from butter to mayo for the outside of the sandwich because mayonnaise produces the most beautiful evenly cooked crust. For this ultimate grilled cheese, I’ve used aged cheddar and gruyere. Use any cheese combination you like. I’ve also brushed maple syrup over the bacon during the cooking process. The sweet and salty add so much to the cheese sandwich. Finally, grilled apple slices bring all the flavors home. The combination of all of these ingredients really makes this sandwich memorable. So now you have the grown up version and a real tasty Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwich.

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12 slices thick-cut bacon ½ cup maple syrup 4 crisp apples, cut in ¼ inch slices (I used Honey Crisp) ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick) softened plus 2 tablespoons 1 cup mayonnaise (I used Best Foods) 12 slices white bread 8 ounces gruyere or cheese of your choice 8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar, shredded

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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Arrange the bacon on a baking rack set over a sheet pan lined with aluminum foil. Cook bacon half way. Then brush maple syrup on both sides of bacon and cook until crispy and caramelized, continuing to brush with maple syrup periodically. Set aside. Heat a cast iron or heavy skillet with 1 tablespoon of butter. Over medium high heat, cook sliced apples until softened and slightly grilled on each side. Set aside. Lay 12 slices of bread on a board and spread each one with mayonnaise. Flip the slices and spread each Watch my how-to video: jandatri.com/recipe/

one with butter. Sprinkle equal amounts of shredded cheddar to all 12 slices (buttered side). Add a layer of apple slices, 2 pieces of bacon and Gruyere cheese to 6 of the slices of bread. Close sandwich, making sure mayonnaise is on the outside. Press down gently. Heat a cast iron or heavy skillet (or panini press). To the skillet add remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Grill sandwiches on both sides until rich golden brown. Allow to cool for about a minute before slicing in half. Serve with chips or tomato soup (and a dill pickle).

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Ahwatukee Bowl still touches soul of the entire community BY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

or 22 years, Ahwatukee has come together for one night a year, albeit on opposite sides of a stadium, for what has become one of the best high school football rivalries in Arizona. The annual battle between Mountain Pointe and Desert Vista, separated by just four miles, creates a friendly rivalry in the community, as well, in the game that has become known as the Ahwatukee Bowl. “Anytime you have two schools right down the street from each other it adds to the intrigue of the game,” said David Hines, executive director of the Arizona Interscholastic Association, the governing body of Arizona high school sports. “Especially in this day in age, this is one of the rivalries that is a very great game to be able to go see.” The 22nd installment of the Ahwatukee Bowl between the Pride and Thunder is Friday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. at Mountain Pointe’s Karl Kiefer Stadium. The game will be telecast live by YurView Arizona

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Mountain Pointe High quarterback Nick Wallerstedt looks downfield for a receiver in last Friday’s win over then-unbeaten Highland in Gilbert. The Pride (3-3) play host to Desert Vista (5-1) in the 22nd Ahwatkee Bowl at 7 p.m. Friday at Karl Kiefer Stadium.

on Cox channels 4 and 1004, and then replayed immediately following the live telecast. The Ahwatukee Bowl dates to 1997, the first year Desert Vista fielded a varsity

football team. Having already established a tradition under legendary coach Karl Kiefer, Mountain Pointe was victorious in the first-ever meeting.

But Desert Vista, led by yet another legendary prep football coach, Jim Rattay, quickly found success of its own. As of late, it’s been Mountain Pointe that has dominated the series. The Pride have defeated the Thunder in six straight games and eight of the past nine to regain the series lead, 11-10. “People in the community will talk across the nail salon or when they enter restaurants and see the schools’ colors,” said Dr. Anna Battle, the chief leadership development officer at ASU Prep. “But ultimately, it reminds them why there was a purpose to live in the community in which they live. It has created a new energy within Ahwatukee. People get really excited about it.” Before joining the staff at ASU Prep, Battle was an integral part of the rivalry. She was assistant principal and athletic director at Desert Vista for five years and then, after a four-year stint at Tempe High, she returned to DV as principal until 2014. See

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6 impact players to watch in the Pride-Thunder rivalry game BY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

ne of the biggest high school sports events in Arizona is just two days away, when Desert Vista and Mountain Pointe meet in the annual Ahwatukee Bowl at Karl Kiefer Stadium. Both teams rely heavily on their core group of standout players who have them in position to make a playoff run. This is arguably the biggest game of the year for both squads, and any mistake could prove to be costly. Here is a look at who might make the biggest impact on Friday night.

MOUNTAIN POINTE Jakim McKinney, running back McKinney has rushed for 768 yards and 10 touchdowns. His 5-foot-8, 170-pound frame allows him to hide behind the Pride’s offensive line before using his elusiveness and speed to break away. The senior is the workhorse for the Pride offense, forcing opposing defenses to key on him.

Dominique Davis, wide receiver Davis has burst onto the scene as the Pride’s big-play receiver, averaging 23.2 yards a catch. He is quarterback Nick Wallerstedt’s favorite target. With 31 receptions for 720 yards and eight touchdowns, the 6-foot-4 Davis is a match-up nightmare for opposing secondaries. Davis has proven his ability to change a game with his speed on the outside, yet another weapon for a talented Pride offense.

Anthony Dedrick, defensive line One glance at Dedrick’s 6-foot-4, 230-pound frame can be intimidating for any opposing offensive lineman. With 29 tackles, the senior is a run-stuffer at the line of scrimmage. When he isn’t making the play himself, he’s creating space for a talented group of Pride linebackers. Dedrick will continue to play a vital role in Mountain Pointe’s defense on See

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Pride QB Wallerstedt ready to play ball; what kind still iffy BY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

rizona State University has always held a special place in the heart of Mountain Pointe High quarterback Nick Wallerstedt. As he grew up, he would attend games with his family. His father, Brett, often shared stories about his time suiting up for the Sun Devils as a linebacker from 1989-92. So when the younger Wallerstedt received an offer to play Division I baseball for the school he grew up watching, making the commitment was easy. “I knew I had my heart there,” Wallerstedt said. “It was exciting when I got the offer. I knew it would be my top choice.” Wallerstedt became a force on the diamond for the Pride last season. As a junior, he batted .408 with 32 RBI and three home runs. On the mound, he posted a 4.60 ERA, striking out 32 batters and limiting his opponent’s batting average to .287.

Wallerstedt plans to embrace the physicality of play outfield and pitch the gridiron. for the Sun Devils next “There are a lot of times season. I will yell at him to slide,” Maybe. Mountain Pointe offenDespite his verbal comsive coordinator Ross mitment in baseball, his Crow said. “I will say, recruitment for foot‘Nick! You’re a baseball ball remains open. If the player. You know how right opportunity comes, to slide!’ But he likes to it could alter his plans get the extra yards for his regarding which sport team. he plays in college, and “It says a lot about his (Cheryl Haselhorst/AFN Contributor) where. character and how much “I would definitely have Will it be baseball or football at love he has for this pronext level? Nick Wallerstedt to take any offer I get into the gram.” has committed to a baseball consideration,” Wallerst- offer from Arizona State. That Wallerstedt has become edt said. “If an ASU foot- could change, however, if the accustomed to his role as ball offer comes around I Mountain Pointe quarterback a physical quarterback, gets the right football offer. would do both.” lowering his shoulder on Walking away from scrambles and often delivfootball would be difficult. He has pas- ering the blow or a stiff-arm to an oppossion for both sports. ing defender. While some would think about endThrough six games, Wallerstedt has caring a football career after committing to ried the ball 61 times for 244 yards and another sport, Wallerstedt continues to two touchdowns, adding to an already

lethal rushing attack led by senior Jakim McKinney. Through the air, Wallerstedt has completed 74 of 119 pass attempts for 1,093 yards and 12 touchdowns. His leadership is the most impressive aspect about him, according to his coaches. “He is as-advertised, the role-model type,” Crow said. “I have him in my class and he is a quiet kid who always gets his work done. At times he jokes with the guys and knows what buttons to push with everyone. “Nick knows how to play the chess game on offense and put the pieces into place. That’s huge for us this year.” The transition for Wallerstedt under Crow and new head coach Rich Wellbrock has been easy. Wallerstedt believes that the new offense allows him to expand his role. Each play call gives him options. From handing off to McKinney to throwing a See

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DV quarterback Navarro, in the throes of change, throws less BY ERIC NEWMAN AFN Staff Writer

t is not often that a Desert Vista High football fan will see junior quarterback Parker Navarro take a snap under center and fire a quick pass to a receiver off a simple three-step drop. Navarro’s role on the team is more complicated than that. The Thunder run the ball. Navarro is among six Thunder players who have double-digit carries through six games. Junior running back Tyson Grubbs is among the most-talented rushers in 6A, with 678 yards and 11 touchdowns. The offensive line is full of big players who consistently get a push off the snap and open holes for DV’s array of quick and strong ball carriers. The results speak for themselves. Desert Vista is 5-1 heading into Friday’s rivalry game at Mountain Pointe in the Ahwatukee Bowl. Navarro has yet to attempt as many as 20 passes in a game. He has just eight touchdown passes in six games. His role has morphed into managing the game and complementing the rushing game by surprising foes with the occasional pass, usually off of play action. “I think my biggest goal is just making

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Desert Vista quarterback Parker Navarro saw his role change in the second game of the season when the Thunder went run-heavy.

the throws that I’m supposed to convert, the ones that are required to get first downs or keep drives alive,” Navarro said. Navarro’s importance to Desert Vista reaches far beyond his numbers. Thunder coach Dan Hinds preaches brotherhood to his team. He said that Navarro is a player who exemplifies that. While Navarro has acknowledged after games that he would enjoy throwing the ball a bit more, that is because he wants to be even more a part of the team’s success, not to pad his statistics.

“He’s a team player all the way through. He’s one of the main guys in our brotherhood. He doesn’t care about his stats, he just wants to win,” Hinds said. Although the Thunder are a run-first team, they trust Navarro’s ability to read defenses and make correct play calls, even if that means he doesn’t pass as much. Navarro threw an interception – just his third this season – on Desert Vista’s first offensive drive against Desert Ridge on Sept. 28. Rather than sulking, he was back on the field minutes later leading the offense to its first score. The Thunder marched 89 yards, primarily running the ball with junior Colby Humphrey because Grubbs was out with a foot injury. Humphrey suffered an injury late in the game and sat out the fourth quarter. When the Jaguars inched all of their defenders into the box to stop the run, Navarro faked a handoff and fired a bullet to a wide-open receiver for a touchdown. “It’s about reading the defense and exposing what they’re not covering,” Navarro said. “I try to do that and get the ball out to the guys quickly.” Hinds said his production coupled with his leadership are among the reasons why he selected Navarro to lead this team. “Parker’s very confident. That’s one of the things when I first met Parker, was his

confidence. And, he’s the kind of kid that doesn’t get rattled by things at all. He’s a really competitive kid by nature, and I think it really helps him at his position.” Navarro’s competitiveness and work ethic also impress his teammates, particularly the offensive line. “He just keeps working, like he did all summer. When we give him time, he can make a lot of stuff happen,” senior lineman Michael Lonski said. “I truly wouldn’t want anybody else behind me as quarterback.” The status of Grubbs and Humphrey for the Ahwatukee Bowl are not yet known. The Thunder’s top two rushers take the load off of Navarro. If neither can play, Navarro might be forced to pass more. Desert Vista has four remaining games – three of them against teams that appear headed for the playoffs and will be out to improve their seeding. The Thunder plan to join the post-season party, too. To do that, Navarro knows that his leadership and ability to make plays will be crucial. He is up to the challenge. “I know there’s a big tradition, and I think our all-time records are close,” Navarro said. “We hear from players of years past. That all makes it a really big deal for us. We’re excited for that and the rest of the season too.”

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Friday, as they look to slow Desert Vista’s potent rushing attack. DESERT VISTA Thomas Jackson, defensive line Jackson has created mayhem at the line of scrimmage all season for Desert Vista, limiting opponents’ rushing. The senior has accounted for 10 tackles and will look to continue his success Friday as he and the Thunder defense deal with Jakim McKinney in Mountain Pointe’s offense.

Colby Humphrey, running back Humphrey has teamed with junior running back Tyson Grubbs as a formidable rushing tandem. Humphrey saw the bulk of the workload last Friday against Desert Ridge when Grubbs was sidelined with a foot injury. With Grubbs’ status for Friday’s contest with Mountain Pointe still up in the air, Humphrey will again be looked upon to lead the Thunder out of the backfield, although he suffered a injury of his own last week.

Armando Delgado, linebacker Delgado made the switch from defensive end to stand-up linebacker this season and so far it has paid off. The senior has excelled, using his natural speed and strength. Delgado also plays offense, and has carried the ball 17 times for 84 yards

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screen pass to junior wideout Dominique Davis, Wallerstedt said that his job this season has been easier thanks to the scheme and talent around him. “It feels great knowing that we have a lot of starters that know what is going on,” Wallerstedt said. “I feel good under Coach Crow’s offense. It feels like a D-I offense and it’s widened my quarterback skills.” Whether or not Wallerstedt will continue his run as a quarterback at the next level remains to be seen. When asked about the upcoming baseball season for the (Cheryl Haselhorst/AFN Contributor) Pride, Wallerstedt shakes off Mountain Pointe quarterback Nick Wallerstedt is improved the question, saying that it’s as a passer this season, but he’s still an adept runner who has broken a couple of long touchdown runs. “too early.” His focus remains on foothim to keep building on his leadership ball. He hopes to lead the Pride to the playoffs and a chance to qualities. That will transfer to any sport he plays or whatever he does in the fuplay for a state title in December. “I’m proud of him,” Crow said. “I want ture.”

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DV pours it on in rout of Desert Ridge, improves to 5-1 BY ERIC NEWMAN AFN Staff Writer

esert Vista High utilized its rushing attack and defense at home to defeat Desert Ridge 27-3 on Friday. It was a battle of the back-up running backs as both teams were missing their star rushers – Desert Vista junior Tyson Grubbs was out due to a leg injury while Desert Ridge senior Lucas Wright was recovering from a concussion. “It’s hard to not be out there with my guys,” Wright said. “I try to hype them up as much as I can, but I just wish I could get the uniform on and go in.” While the Jaguars struggled to move the ball throughout the game, the Thunder had plenty of back-up firepower behind junior Colby Humphrey, sophomore Taron Thomas and senior Armando Delgado. “Any team would miss Tyson Grubbs, but I don’t think there are a lot of teams in the state that have backup running backs like we have,” Desert Vista Coach Dan Hinds said. The Thunder’s offensive line created holes all night for the backs, and a nice rotation allowed Desert Vista players to

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Desert Vista quarterback Parker Navarro stiff-arms a Desert Ridge defender in last week’s win that lifted the Thunder to 5-1. This week , Desert Vista visits rival Mountain Pointe at 7 p.m. on Friday.

stay fresh. “That’s our game-plan, we want to run the ball down teams’ throats. We also want to open up the passing game,” senior offensive lineman Michael Lonski said. While the first offensive drive ended in an interception, Desert Vista’s second offensive drive accomplished exactly what

Lonski and the rest of the offense had hoped for. The Thunder, mainly behind Humphrey, pounded the ground play-afterplay. With the Jaguars loading the box against the run, junior quarterback Parker Navarro hit a wide-open junior Dominic Shepardson for a three-yard touchdown

off play action. Desert Vista never lost the lead. Not much of a passing team to begin with, Desert Ridge never strayed too far from the run, but was simply not able to have the same production it has been accustomed to this season. While the Jaguars held their own in the first half on defense, allowing just seven points, the Thunder got a pick-six from senior corner Kaleo Bright, his first-ever score in varsity football. He said the Jaguars’ inability to throw downfield or muster up much of a run game allowed him to take more chances at deflections and interceptions, knowing his opposing receivers would often only run short routes. “Obviously the defensive line and linebackers were handling the run so much that I even said at halftime, ‘keep that up, because if they do pass the ball, we’re in coverage on them,’ so it was very easy to take those risks,” he said. At half, the Thunder led 14-0, and Desert Ridge had amassed just two yards on offense. See

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quick touchdowns – one of which a fumble -- to narrow Mountain Pointe’s lead. But the Pride answered. Wallerstedt led Mountain Pointe on a long drive, eventually calling his own number from 10 yards out to once again make it a two-score game. While Highland again scored to narrow the margin, Mountain Pointe answered, ending the Hawks’ hopes of an undefeated season. Mountain Pointe’s defensive line played a vital role in the Pride’s upset victory, limiting Highland’s potent run-game. “Their defensive line caused problems early,” Highland coach Brock Farrel said. “But really we only ran 17 offensive plays in the first half. Three of which were in the last two minutes when we did nothing. We just need to hang on to the ball.” Highland (6-1) will look to bounce back next week as they travel to take on Corona del Sol (1-6). As for Mountain Pointe (3-3), the win over talented Highland team is the type of confidence boost the Pride needed heading into the annual Ahwatukee Bowl next

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he Highland Hawks came into last Friday’s contest against Mountain Pointe favored with an undefeated record, while the Pride knew their playoff hopes were likely on the line. Mountain Pointe’s offense came alive in the first half and held off a valiant comeback effort by Highland to defeat the Hawks, 48-27. “Coming out of this game, the biggest thing I’m proud of offensively is that all season long when we got a penalty on a drive we didn’t continue to drive and score,” Mountain Pointe coach Rich Wellbrock said. “It was real pleasing to see them fight through that adversity.” The Pride got off to a fast start against Highland in the first half, as quarterback Nick Wallerstedt and running back Jakim Mckinney quickly found success against the Hawks’ defense. Wallerstedt connected with senior tight end Jerrick Dickson early in the first quarter to give the Pride an early lead. Later in the first, senior running back Jakim Mckinney found his way to the end zone.

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Mountain Pointe did last Friday what it had been unable to do in a couple of earlier big games this season: Finish. the Pride overcame adversity and upset previously undefeated Highland in Gilbert.

Wallerstedt and Mckinney accounted for two more scores in the first half to push Mountain Pointe’s lead to 27-7 at halftime. The senior quarterback shined for Mountain Pointe against a strong Highland defense, completing 15 of his 19 attempts for

163 yards and four touchdowns. “He was special tonight,” Wellbrock said of Wallerstedt. “He did a little bit of everything. But he still has got a ways to get better.” Facing a large deficit, Highland flipped a switch coming out of halftime, scoring two

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Battle has seen the rivalry grow to heights she couldn’t imagine back in 1997, especially given the success both programs have had since. Desert Vista won its first state championship in 1998, just two years after the school opened. In 2011, under current coach Dan Hinds, the Thunder again won the state title. Two years later, it was Mountain Pointe at the top of prep football in Arizona, as then-coach Norris Vaughan led the Pride to a perfect 14-0 record, the state title and No. 5 national ranking. The successes of the programs fueled the quest for Ahwatukee bragging rights. “It’s like two brothers going at it,” said Bruce Kipper, athletic director of the (Cheryl Haselhorst/AFN Contributor) Tempe Union High School Parker Navarro’s role as Desert Vista quarterback has morphed District. “It’s about school during the course of the season. Since the Thunder coaches pride and not letting your decided to focus the offense around the rush in Week 2, Navarro brother get the best of you, rarely is asked to pass. However, when he does, it’s a big play. so to speak.” Having spent 20 years at Mountain the new staff and system has had its chalPointe in various positions, including the lenges, especially given a tough schedule last 10 as principal before joining the dis- to start the season. trict staff this year, Kipper often compares The Pride enter Friday’s contest with the Ahwatukee Bowl to one in his home Desert Vista at 3-3, but are coming off a town in northern Idaho. Kipper spent his dominating performance over previously high school career playing against a rival unbeaten Highland. just across a river, drawing large crowds Desert Vista is 5-1, its only loss comsimilar to the Ahwatukee Bowl. ing against Highland two weeks ago. The “You have two large schools in a small Thunder have benefited from a lighter community,” Kipper said. “This game schedule to start the season, but have key draws out people in the community that victories over Carlsbad (Calif.) and Desert don’t normally come to the games. They Ridge. aren’t loyal to either school, but it’s the “Desert Vista has some dudes and community aspect that interests them.” Mountain Pointe has some dudes,” KipDespite the dominance of Desert Vista per said. “I think this has potential to be in the early years and Mountain Pointe’s one of the best games we have ever had in dominance in recent years, the intensity this rivalry.” and interest in the game remains high If there is one thing that has remained across the state, perhaps even more so this consistent throughout the rivalry, it’s that season given what has transpired since the all expectations go out the window. two schools last met. “Both programs during the rivalry at For the first time since 2009, Mountain times have been very strong,” Battle said. Pointe has a new coach. Rich Wellbrock “But with this game, it doesn’t matter was hired to take over for Vaughan in Jan- what the record of each team is. They are uary. The transition for Pride players to coming to play.” Check us out and like the Ahwatukee Foothills News on Facebook and follow @AhwatukeeFN on Twitter.

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Individual Statistics Rushing Desert Ridge – Salazar 18-28, chino 1-7, Segura 1-1, Kolb 2- (-)21. Desert Vista – Humphrey 20-79, Thomas 13-43, Delgado 5-12, Navarro 5- (-)22.

Passing

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Receiving

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The Jaguars showed more fight early in the third quarter, though, as the offensive line opened a few nice holes on the first drive for some long runs. Desert Vista got a key third-down stop at the 11 yard-line, forcing the Jaguars into a field goal -- their only score of the game. From there, Desert Vista’s defensive line was dominant, and Desert Ridge was once-again stagnant on offense. Just a week after losing its first game of the season – a 45-24 defeat at Highland High – Delgado, who played on both sides of the ball for the Thunder, said the defense was motivated to play well after giving up the most points it had all year. The unit rarely deviated from base formation, and simply made the game and calls easier on itself. “Last game we were coming out and trying to defend everything they (Highland) had, so a lot of audibles and a lot of adjustments. We were moving around a lot. For this game, we wanted to settle it down, keep it simple,” he said. Happy to keep running both the ball and the clock, Desert Vista added onto its lead with a three-yard run from Thomas. Just five plays later, the Thunder recovered a blocked punt in the end zone for a score. Now, the Thunder look forward to a short road trip to Mountain Pointe High for an all-Ahwatukee matchup. Hinds said he’s hopeful Grubbs will play Friday. With area bragging rights on the line, Delgado said the next game is one of the main reasons Thunder players don the dark blue and gold uniform. “We’re ridiculously excited for it. We’ve been preparing since Summer, so it’s going to be a big game next week,” he said.

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week against Desert Vista (5-1). In his first year as head coach at Mountain Pointe, it will be the first time Well-

brock experiences one of longest prep football rivalries in Arizona. “We know what this rivalry is about and the kids will make sure we are on point next week,” Wellbrock said. “I guarantee you.”

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