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Club West future sinks again into uncertainty BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

he Club West Golf Course likely is gone for good, a group of local investors said Monday as they walked away from a tentative deal to buy the beleaguered site. In ending talks that last week fueled rampant speculation in the community that homes would be built on part of the site, Matt Shearer, a Club West resident and one of the investors, delivered a sobering verdict after months of analysis by the group’s consultants: “Unfortunately, we do not believe the course can be saved as a sustainable jewel of our community.” Noting that he and his partners “invested significantly in our research, hiring hydrologists, irrigation consultants, surveyors, planners, soil experts and renowned golf course and clubhouse architects,” Shearer issued a statement to AFN that said:

“As more time passes, saving the course becomes more difficult and prohibitively expensive. Time is not an ally and the course needs to be revitalized within a budget that considers available water sources, community support and the direction the golf industry is headed.” Shearer said he and his partners wanted “to create a sustainable, challenging but playable, 18-hole course with a beautiful clubhouse and community golf center.” But they apparently discovered the same thing that another group of local investors encountered earlier this year when they considered buying the course from owner Wilson Gee. The earlier group eventually determined that Gee’s asking price of $850,000 is twice what the course is worth. But even at half the price, they said, the intractable issue of cheap water and a badly deteriorated infrastructure made any effort to run a profitable course an uphill climb.

Those factors may put into play a new future for the course outlined in the anonymous letter delivered last week to 73 Club West homeowners – namely, that houses and a shortened nine-hole course might emerge as one of the few viable alternatives to the barren site. But for a brief few months in the winter of 2017-18, the course has been virtually barren since the summer of 2016, when Gee turned off the water because its cost was too high. Because the city more than a quarter of a century ago demolished an effluent treatment station that provided cheap wastewater, Club West Course relies on city potable water. In 2016, Gee said he was facing a $700,000 water bill and his only alternative to going broke was to simply close the course. Shearer’s statement took notice of the

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Akimel A-al ‘farm’ grows wonder for students BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

t started with a long-abandoned garden that Akimel A-al Middle School Assistant Principal Dana Westerman persuaded a student to clean up in the hopes of inspiring him to get more engaged in school. But over the last three years, that patch has become an evolution growing a revolution. First there was a garden. Then a few chickens and a giant tortoise were added. A butterfly garden seemed a natural fit and then parakeets found it a nice place to roost Last Saturday, the evolving Akimel farm added a giant high-tech greenhouse – thanks to a $5,000 grant from Lowe’s, a renowned world expert on sustainability and the sweat equity of about 40 volunteers who spent the day erecting it. Akimel students in science-technology-engineering-math designed the greenhouse, a new component in an expanding program that’s providing ongoing lessons for scores of students in agriculture, STEM and qualities like leadership and teamwork. That program has attracted not only Akimel

Akimel A-al Middle School Assistant Principal Dana Westernman, foreground, carries some lumber during the all-day construction of the campus’ new high-tech greenhouse as Heidi Burgess does the same behind her. (Pablo Robles/AFN Staff Photographer)

students, but also some from adjacent Estrella Elementary. And it could eventually evolve into an agriculture component in the curriculum at nearby Desert Vista High School, pro-

viding a continuum of education in a subject that few would expect to find in a highly ur-

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on-ramps directly without having to turn across oncoming lanes. The two interchanges are only “half-diamonds” because there are no roads south of the freeway. The interchanges “accommodate pedestrians and cyclists traveling to and from a multi-use path that is expected to open next summer,” said ADOT in a release, urging motorists to see how the interchanges work at azdot.gov/SMFDDI. Motorists who don’t necessarily use Pecos Road or the freeway also will be encountering a new challenge this week. Until at least next summer, 32nd Street will be closed south of Liberty Lane, although access will be maintained to the popular Pecos Storage facility that is south of the freeway path. With 32nd Street a popular route for people heading to the area housing Desert Vista High, Akimel A-al Middle School and Esperanza Elementary, more traffic likely will be using 40th Street. A large and popular park-and-ride lot is located at the intersection of 40th and the freeway.

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Chandler woman revving up Bondurant race school BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

ranki Buckman has taken charge of one of the nation’s foremost performance driving schools with the energy of the 717-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcats in her stable of racing machines. Only two months in her new job as CEO and general manager of the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving, the Chandler mother of three is breathing new life into a 52-year-old internationally renowned institution that nearly crashed and burned in federal bankruptcy court just a year ago, grappling with over $3.5 million in debts. Hired last month into a position occupied since May by one of the school’s three new owners who bought it in a court auction, Buckman revved into high gear with a series of changes at the Bondurant School. And she’s not nearly at full throttle. “One of the things that I noticed right away when I first came in is the school almost froze for seven or eight years,” Buckman said of the school next to Wild-

horse Pass Motorsports Park. “It was a little worn down and frozen in time.” In less than two months, Buckman helped integrate drag-racing into the school’s curriculum, laid plans for the return of go-kart racing for corporate events; and renovated the garage so dinners and receptions can be held in parts of the school. She is overhauling the headquarters building to make room for an expanded student lounge and hired two auto industry veterans to handle marketing, sponsorships and other matters aimed at re-growing the school and aggressively courting students who range from beginner teen drivers to military and law enforcement personnel. She’s adding more high-tech features to classrooms to enhance instruction, ramping up the school’s teen defensive driving program; planning to equip the vehicles with features to enable student-drivers to see their performance behind the wheel and building the school’s relationship with nonprofit and other community organizations. She also is eyeing new partnerships with car manufacturers.

than three decades of associations with the racing industry that began with an unlikely job – washing cars. Growing up with six brothers in Scottsdale, she said, “I had never been to a race in my life until I started working in it – which was in college and then I never left.” Working for Pro Formance Driving Events and Motorsports between 1990 and 1995, a national rideand-drive company, “They had 60 cars to wash every Franki Buckman of Chandler is adding new life to the Bob day,” Buckman recalled. Bondurant School of High Performance Driving in Chandler. She became an event co(Special to AFN) ordinator for the company, “This is a great facility for testing and traveling to as many as 25 different citfor ride-and-drives because of the track ies as she assisted in national “ride and and the different configurations you can drive” tours for Chrysler, Nissan and Ford run with it,” Buckman said. “Manufac- to raise consumer interest in new models. During her time with Pro Formance, turers are always looking for that wideopen space, unobstructed contact with Buckman was first exposed to the world concrete. And that’s what we have out of car racing after her employer created there.” see BONDURANT page 7 Buckman’s vision is rooted in more

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and that’s what I was doing.” In early 2018, Buckman said she decided “my business is either going to get bigger or I was going to get smaller because I was working all the time.” Instead of getting bigger, she joined a new media consulting agency and handled accounts, including Chevrolet, in Arizona, New Mexico, Idaho and Montana. “I learned a lot on that job that because I was just doing one thing, helping with the advertising, managing the actual ad agency,” she said. “That was a lot of travel and I pretty much had done what I thought I could do there.” Out of the blue, during the summer, she got a call from Bruce Belser, one of the three new owners. “Once he called, I said ‘this could be interesting,” Buckman said. Five days after a breakfast meeting, she was asked to fly up to Seattle to meet the school’s board of directors and “I got an offer the next week.” As the head of the school, she said her responsibilities involve “everything, from construction projects to putting the new staff in place to putting togeth-

ty’s availability for events like bachelor parties and growing again the school’s relationships with law enforcement and military agencies. Buckman’s husband is a former racer himself and a second-generation Indy car crew chief and mechanic. Two of her sons were involved in motorsports industry and raced at an early age and her eldest is still an active race car driver. And while she admits that she is not all that familiar with the technical side of automobiles and race cars, she said, “The automotive industry, high performance-driving events and motorsports in general are really more a part of who I am now. “It’s in my blood,” she said. “I look forward to being further immersed in the industry as part of a team representing a brand that I am not only familiar with, but truly believe in.” And having known Bob Bondurant personally for many years, Buckman said she wants the school to be his lasting legacy. “I know that he wanted this school to survive past him,” Buckman said. “And it will now.”

er our budgets and our three-, five- and seven- and 10-year plans.” “I brought in some top-tier talent, some new blood but very experienced in the market,” Buckman said, adding: “The board of directors and the owners of this facility want to honor the legend, but they want to take the school to where it could never have gone with without that kind of ownership.” Her plans include building on the new dragster component to leverage “the resurgence in the interest in muscle cars.” “You see a lot of that going on in the manufacturers bringing back the older, more popular brands from the 50s in the 60s,” Buckman said. “Of all the manufacturers I’ve worked with, I’ve never worked with Chrysler Dodge. So, this has been the biggest learning curve for me – getting my arms around the vehicles and what their performance capabilities were and how we can better utilize that to market our products.” She is set on reviving corporate interest in the school site for team-building and other events, expanding the facili-

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he state of the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Drive school – which had been generating as much as $6 million a year in revenue only a few years ago – today stands in sharp contrast to what it was in the fall of 2018. Its plunge into a sea of red ink is documented in thousands of pages of documents in federal bankruptcy court since previous owners Bob and Patricia Bondurant filed for creditor protection in September 2018. That bankruptcy took a bitter turn after a trio of investors who had formed a company called Stig Investments bought the school for $1.67 million at an auction before U.S. Judge Brenda K. Martin, documents show. With her husband in an assisted living facility, Patricia Bondurant filed a twopronged legal attack that spilled into state Superior Court with accusations and counter-accusations of theft and mismanagement involving her, creditors, Stig Investments and the Scottsdale company appointed by the court to handle the resolution of the school’s $3.5 million in debts. For the early part of the past year, it appeared that a sorry end awaited the school that had been founded by Robert L. Bondurant, a world champion racer, in 1968 in Orange County, California, after he almost lost his life in a race when the steering arm of his McLaren MARK II CanAm snapped at 150 mph. Before relocating to the East Valley in 1990, his students included the late actors and racing enthusiasts Jim Garner and Paul Newman – drawn partly by Bondurant’s own successful racing career. With numerous awards and prizes for his racing prowess, Bondurant relocated the school to Chandler. He secured contracts worth millions from military and law enforcement agencies around the world to teach chase and evasion techniques. Hundreds of thousands of students – from military and law enforcement personnel to racing aficionados to beginner drivers – took courses at the school while corporations flocked to the school for team-building exercises and networking events built around Bondurant’s stable of high-performance cars and go-karts.

The Bondurant School accumulated lucrative partnerships and sponsors with companies like Dodge and Goodyear. But it began losing its financial bearings after it lost the military contracts – a big source of its income. Atop that, sponsorship payments from Dodge and Fiat became sporadic, court papers said, as those two companies wrestled with their own financial woes. In September 2018, the school hit a brick wall. It had fallen behind by nearly $300,000 in rent owed Valley Marine Development, the economic development arm of the Gila River Indian Community that owned the school’s site. Valley Marine threatened to lock the school out of its premises and the Bondurants failed to secure a deal with an unnamed investor for an infusion of cash. The bankruptcy case appeared to be heading to a resolution after Stig bought the school for $1.67 million – except for a claim filed by Patricia Bondurant. She asserted that the sale did not include the Bondurant name or a museum on the site that housed thousands of dollars’ worth of vehicles that included seven motorcycles – one dating to 1940 – several dirt bikes, nine high-performance and other cars as well as memorabilia from Bob Bondurant’s days as an international racing star. With the loss of the lucrative Bondurant name hanging in the balance, Stig Investments fought back. Judge Martin ruled the issue was not a matter for bankruptcy court and that fight moved into Superior Court, where it has not been resolved. While the new owners of the school insist the Bondurant name went with the school’s sale, a lawyer for Patricia Bondurant denied that contention. In an Oct. 30 filing, attorney Richard Oney wrote te new oners never received permission to use the Bondurant name and filed a motion for damages from the proceeds the school has earned as the result of its use. “The name ‘Bondurant’ is a household name in the world of motor car racing and sports” and has been since 1956, Olney wrote. Stig “intentionally, willfully and maliciously misappropriated the commer-

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cial value” of the name, Oney alleged, contending the school owners’ “false statements on a world-wide basis” hurt Bondurant’s name in order to “lure the public into thinking its business is Bob Bondurant’s business, which it is not.” Meanwhile, more surprises occurred in the bankruptcy case itself as Patricia Bon- Patricia and Bob Bondurant celebrated the racing school’s 50th durant filed a new claim that anniversary a few years ago, before it ran into debt that forced them to seek federal bankrupcy protection. (File photo) triggered an avalanche of charges and countercharges in bank- termine if what they are owed, or better said, ruptcy court throughout the summer what they are claiming, is properly and early fall. She claimed the school owed her and owed by the company.” Shaffer fired back, stating, “The only her husband $975,000 million and that that debt might even escalate to $1.7 time the Bondurants have shown up in million in unpaid loans and back wages. the case has been to further their own She also alleged that Stig had severely interests to the detriment of the estate.” He said the Bondurants – principally damaged two dozen high-performance Patricia since her husband was virtucars, mostly Mazda Formula race cars. Ramon Soberanes, the school’s garage ally incapacitated – had objected to the supervisor, filed a sworn statement that school’s sale and that the creditors had no faith in her ability to respect their claims. said, “This is false.” “She is not capable of distinguishing “For years, I and others in the shop were instructed to bandage or ‘canni- between her own desires and the needs balize’ the Mazdas to keep them operat- of the estate,” Shaffer told the court. He urged the judge to reject her attoring, which meant we would strip parts off of some of the Mazdas and install ney’s request for a new restructuring ofthem on other Mazdas so we could keep ficer and instead appoint a U.S. trustee. “The Bondurants are hopelessly conas many of them running as possible,” Sobranes’ affidavit states. “This was no flicted between protecting the interests secret at the school and the Bondurants of creditors of the debtor’s estate and protecting their own personal interests were aware of it.” But Patricia Bondurant’s allegations and vendettas,” his petition said. “The went well beyond the condition of the only solution to resolve the conflict is to appoint an independent third party to vehicles. A new attorney representing the Bon- safeguard creditor rights.” On Oct. 22, Martin rejected the Bondudurants in the bankruptcy proceedings alleged that her son by a previous rants’ request that Shaffer be replaced marriage and several top officers in the and dismissed a motion for sanctions school “all engaged in a scheme to force against him. A few days later, she appointed attora liquidation of the company.” “They orchestrated a dissipation of ney Terry Dake as a trustee and set a the cash resourced of the company by hearing for Nov. 20 on Dake’s request to giving large bonuses to the various key put the case into Chapter 7 bankruptcy, personnel of the company, draining the which would effectively end the Bonduschool funds down to the point of telling rants’ fleeting efforts to have any fur(the Bondurants) … that they either had ther say about repaying the debtors. Shaffer also has indicated that the to pay the payroll or the rent but there Bondurants and their son could be held was not enough money to pay both.” The complaint also portrayed the liable for any debts not covered by the Bondurants as left in the dark at key remaining money left from the time they owned the school. junctures in the bankruptcy case. “All that remains is (a) determining They demanded that the court replace Timother Shaffer, the Scottsdale chief and paying the administrative claims, restructuring officer appointed to re- (b) determining and paying the priority and unsecured claims, and (c) determinsolve the creditors’ claims. Her attorney accused Shaffer of being ing what litigation claims, if any, need to disrespectful and rude and depriving be commenced and prosecuted by the her of the ability to investigate the cred- estate,” Dake’s petition states. “There is itors’ claims and “the opportunity to de- nothing to be ‘reorganized.’”

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The work on the 32nd Street interchange was only approved this year by ADOT, which had not included it in the original freeway design because, it said, a citizens advisory committee told the highway agency they opposed it. But the tide turned in favor of the interchange and ADOT said it received overwhelming support for it through emails

and an online poll. The lack of an interchange at that spot had sparked considerable concern two years ago after former legislator Rob Robson, then of Chandler, noted it left no alternative evacuation route for the schools near Liberty Lane in case of a major emergency. Lawmakers then pressured ADOT into agreeing to construct a road that would be open only to emergency vehicles. The need

for that thoroughfare no longer exists. The 22-mile freeway, which voters first approved in 1985, began becoming a reality after the Gila River Indian Community and the Ahwatukee-based Protect Arizona’s Children and Resources lost a federal court case aimed at stopping it in its tracks. At a cost of $1.7 billion, the freeway – which will connect the Chandler and W. 59th Street interchanges on I-10 – is the

most expensive highway project ever undertaken by the state. The projected number of vehicles expected to use the freeway on any given day ranges between 120,000 and 140,000 – including at least 60,000 trucks, mostly big rigs. Multiple sources have told AFN that the freeway will open Dec. 20, although ADOT has not given any date except to say it will be open by the end of this year.

ous but non-life-threatening injuries. “He was wearing a helmet,” police spokesman Sgt. Tommy Thompson said. “Impairment does not appear to have been a factor in this collision.” It is unknown if speeding was a factor, but a Mountain Park Ranch resident who has been complaining of conditions in and around his community said the area has long been a danger to pedestrians. John Broussal, who came upon the accident while jogging, said, “I was not surprised that a pedestrian was hit and killed at this location. “From Ray Road to Chandler Boulevard, there are no crosswalks provided along that entire stretch of S. Mountain Park-

way,” Broussal said. “And this is a very dangerous and out of control stretch of road, where excessive speed is very common.” Oddly, the city has installed curb ramps for wheelchairs at the intersection of E. Ranch Circle South and the parkway, he noted, “but failed to paint crosswalks.” “Each and every time that I cross that intersection, it is a potentially dangerous situation,” he said “There is a lot of traffic, much of which is traveling at excessive speeds, and very seldom, if ever, does a vehicle yield to pedestrians at this intersection. “In fact, because there are no crosswalks, many motorists honk their horns

or verbally chastise pedestrians trying to cross this intersection.” Brussal said the city “has known about this situation for several years” and that other neighbors “have told me that they have called the City of Phoenix to raise attention to the problem and I myself have also called and requested crosswalks at this intersection.” It appears the victim was crossing the parkway near E. Ranch Circle South, Broussal said and that there was “a very lengthy trail of motorcycle parts” extending from the site where she had been struck.

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anonymous letter. The letter, whose key points could not be verified, was left on the doorsteps of homes near the physical heart of the course. Those homes abut holes 11 through 14 as well as the clubhouse and an adjacent large pond and a big parking lot for duffers. The letter said the four holes, clubhouse and lot would all be leveled for unspecified types of residences and that the course itself would be shortened to nine holes. Over the weekend before issuing his statement, Shearer contradicted the letter’s assertion that a sale was imminent. “We are currently doing our due diligence within the realm of determining if a healthy 18-hole golf course is viable,” he told AFN. Shearer also stressed that he and his partners either live in Club West or at least own homes there. In the statement released Monday, Shearer said, “We are aware of the rumors and speculation surrounding our feasibility study. The community should rest assured that any changes to the course must be approved by a communi-

How long Club West Golf Course will remain in this condition is anyone’s guess after another group of local investors walked away from a deal with owner Wilson Gee. (AFN file photo)

ty vote.” He also said he and his partners would “continue to work with our data and employed experts to see if there is a viable solution. If one is developed, we will present it to the community.” Gee declined comment on his negotiations.

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The state of the course today stands in stark contrast to what it was two years

ago, when Richard Breuninger bought it from Gee for $1 million and obtained $350,000 from an investor to seed it and restore it to a lush green playing field. Between November 2017 and February 2018, golfers relished the chance to play on the much-loved course – which commanded premium prices of at least $60,000 over the average lot price in the 2,666-home community. But the same lack of cheap water bit Breuninger in February 2018, when he

fell in arrears with the city Water Services Department to the tune of $160,000. Breuninger eventually defaulted on his $1 million note to buy the course and Gee foreclosed in September 2018, immediately putting it up for sale. Gee said the course had deteriorated significantly by that time. Hundreds of sprinklers had been torn out of the ground and left in a pile in the clubhouse, he said. Even before Gee assumed control, golf carts were removed – some were repossessed and others mysteriously vanished. Around the same time that Gee took back the course, the Club West Community Association board made it more difficult to change the covenants, conditions and restrictions that require the course be used for golf. Up until September 2018, Shea Homes, which built much of Club West, owned the so-called declarant rights to the course that control the land use regulations. The HOA bought those rights and created a new process for changing the CC&Rs. HOA Board President Mike Hinz said that previously, only a majority vote by the board was needed to change the CC&Rs.

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“Sadly, someone appears to have lost their life due to the City of Phoenix’s negligence in addressing the well-known problems at this intersection,” Broussal said. Streets spokeswoman Heather Murphy said, “We are required to upgrade ramps to the latest ADA standards before we do any other work on the streets.”

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told to take down their holiday decorations “while only a few streets away, another family/home is celebrated for their display.” “I understand neighbors not wanting decorations up months in advance and weeks after the holidays, but a lot of people start decorating mid-November because it takes a lot of time and energy,” she added. Another resident said, “That’s crazy”

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Noting that the city “recently paved both Ray Road and S. Mountain Parkway,” she said, “we have a pending project” for the fiscal year beginning next July 1 “to go north on East Ranch Circle.” “I’m sure the work is in preparation for future work,” she said of the new curbs, though she added, “As for the striping, I don’t know if a crosswalk is planned for that area.” Murphy also said the three curb ramps

while still another remarked, “That’s All White Tuke for you.” Galen Schliem, president of the Foothills Reserve HOA board said his board had nothing to do with the warning. “The Foothills Reserve Master Association didn’t send out the offending notice about Christmas decorations,” Schliem said. “We have two neighborhoods in the Foothills Reserve, Sunrise and Summit, that have a sub-association. Their management company put out the notice if I’ve heard correctly.

have been there since at least 2008 and never had crosswalk striping. What crews did recently as part of microsurfacing and overlay projects was to upgrade the ramps to meet new Americans with Disabilities Act requirements that call for “truncated domes” rather than solely brick pavers. “Two were judged as needing to be replaced,” Murphy said. pointing to two that would allow crossing S. Ranch Circle E.

The master association has no control over this issue.” Jason Carter, Trestle community manager, said, “The email sent to all homeowners on Friday was a friendly reminder and not an enforcement action.” The HOA’s rules state, “Holiday decorative items, such as seasonal lighting, statuary, inflatables and holiday flags, do not require prior written approval” from the association’s architectural committee as long as they are not disruptive and are up no sooner than 30

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we gave it to them. So, it’s a two-part process. It’s a pretty heavy lift.”

“We have two board members who live on the course and we didn’t think that was fair,” he explained. Now, there’s a two-pronged process for changing the land use regulations. First, the board must approve a change and then it must ask all homeowners to vote on the matter. But the Club West process is different from Ahwatukee Lakes – where the CC&Rs cannot be changed without approval by 50 percent-plus-one of all homeowners. If a homeowner doesn’t return a ballot, it effectively is a “no” vote on change. Club West’s new rules require that only 31 percent of the ballots must be returned – triple the quorum of returned ballots that had existed when Shea held the declarant rights. If at least 31 percent of all mailed ballots are returned, a change in the CC&Rs would require half-plus-one of those votes. Attorney Ellen Davis, who paid an extra $60,000 for the lot when she bought her Club West house next to the course, expressed concern about that 31 percent. She said that homeowners who don’t front the course could determine its future at the expense of those who paid

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What was once the jewel of the Club West Community saw grass the last time in late 2017, when it was reseeding for the first time in more than a year. AFN file photo)

higher lot prices to have a view of the course, noting only 416 votes were needed to approve a change in the CC&Rs. Those other homeowners, she said, could easily decide that homes on part of the course would be better than the ugly expanse of dirt there now. “I realize this golf course thing is a nowin situation and it is not wonderful,” Davis said. “I get that people are not happy living next to the brown pit that we got. And I don’t know if we would be better off as a community to have some develop-

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ment there rather than the way it is now. “But my concern is for the 357 of us who paid the money to have this view of this open space: why should we make the sacrifice for everybody?... Why do I disproportionately have to take that hit?” Hinz disagrees with Davis’ interpretation and stressed that the process is far more democratic than it had been. “We just expanded the community’s ability to influence what happens with the golf course,” Hinz added. “And we took it out of the hands of the board and

Davis had worked with her neighbor, Jim Lindstrom, on a deal to save the course in late 2016. With the help of a golf course architect and other experts, Lindstrom produced in late 2016 a detailed business plan for homeowners to buy and run the course themselves. The plan required at least 300 homeowners who would kick in $13,333 or as many as 500 owners who would pay $8,000. Ultimately, he abandoned that effort when he failed to get enough homeowners to buy into his plan. Lindstrom said he was furious and frustrated when he got the anonymous letter last week, but that he spoke with Shearer and was assured houses were not in their plan. He said Shearer was interested in the course improvements Lindstrom’s 2016 plan had recommended to curb water use, such as reducing turf. Lindstrom also doubts that the ninehole course mentioned in the letter

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would be profitable. He said his consultants determined nine-hole courses can only be profitable in highly dense urban areas – which, he added, Club West and Ahwatukee are not. “There are not enough golfers around here and there’s no reason people who travel here to play nine holes,” said Lindstrom. Hinz disputed the letter’s assertion that Shearer and the other investors had told the board of their plans. “No one has made a presentation about the course to the board,” he said. The letter did take note of the water issue, and said, “The buyers are very ‘secretive’ but it was implied that the plan is to use city water or the new pipeline water.” There is no “pipeline water” – at least not yet. The ad posted for Club West’s sale said buyers would have to put up an additional $1 million for a pieline. That pipeline is envisioned by Ahwatukee businessman Rande Leonard, owner of Pecos Storage on the reservation end

of 32nd Street. Leonard’s plan would transport water from the Gila River Indian Community in a pipeline that would run beneath the South Mountain Freeway in concrete sleeves that the Arizona Department of Transportation has already installed. It would then hook up to a pipe at 24th Street to service Club West Golf Course. Leonard a month ago said the project was still alive, but did not return AFN’s request for comment this week. It’s unclear what happens now with the Club West Course, the second of four in Ahwatukee to become a wasteland. “It’s tough,” Hinz said. “It’s the water situation. People talk about this pipeline and some other things in there but they need to come up with a way to monetize this golf course to give themselves a return.” He said some people talk about just letting the course become a desert but said, “You can’t let it revert to a desert. You got to do stuff to it to make it become a desert.” Ultimately, Hinz said, “As a board, our interest is preserving the jewel in the crown. We want a green golf course.”

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nity, we found some parents who owned a commercial contracting company and they sent over a crew and they leveled it off. And then, just through more conversations with community members and our parents, we raised some money to put in some flower beds.” Indeed, the response to the growing garden not only echoes through the Akimel and Estrella community, but even to ex-

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“The science curriculum just marries perfectly with the garden space,” said Westerman. “What’s super cool about having a greenhouse is you can completely control all of the variables and my science teachers are just super excited about the opportunity to have this space that will be like an outdoor classroom space where they can actually implement a lot of their curriculum – particularly our eighth grade science students. “Genetics is a huge part of eighth grade science and they’re all already trying to think about what they can genetically modify and the different things that they can grow with these controlled conditions.” With the help of an Intel volunteer, the

school developed a relationship with a Mesa nonprofit called Garden Pools, which works around the world to build hydroponic systems that are at once a home to tilapia but also use the waste from the fish as fertilizer for the plants. Founder/CEO Dennis McClung – considered such a worldwide sustainability expert that he spoke recently at the United Nations during a climate change conference – heard about Akimel’s farm and donated “massive amounts of materials to our school” as well as a small army of volunteers who helped build the greenhouse and set up the hydroponic system. As the garden has grown into a little farm, so too has its impact on the Akimel curriculum. This year the school added agriculture

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mentary school that’s next door.” Nearby Desert Vista might not be far behind. Michael Deignan, the Desert Vista principal and a former principal of Akimel, “has a great fondness for our school,” Westerman said, as well as an interest in the students’ embrace of the whole farm. “We really want to create a Liberty Lane farm,” she said. “This is just all kind of snowballing.” She envisions a farmer’s market eventually being added to the mix. “I just know this has been really good for kids and we just are figuring it out as we go along. What’s so interesting is these

kids are just driving this train. They have these goals and these plans.” She points to the fact that the shape and look of the greenhouse was designed by an Akimel student during a contest in which a number of STEM students competed to come up with a winning design, using a special software program called Sketchit. “What Garden Pool did was take the design and put it in this 3D mock up. We had to actually tweak the boy’s design a little bit just to fit it into the space, but it’s essentially the design that he created.” But the farm isn’t just an outdoor classroom.

Yippee ki-yay! Saddle up for Gilbert Days BY SRIANTHI PERERA AFN Contributor

orsemanship in Gilbert may have faded by far, but its legacy in the nearly 100-year-old town won’t fade away any time soon. One of its traditions is Gilbert Days, the town’s robust annual celebration of its Western heritage as horses are the lynchpin of the annual rodeo and parade. This year, the rodeo, themed on “Hometown Heroes,” takes place from Friday, Nov. 22, to Sunday, Nov. 24, at the John Volken Academy Ranch in south Gilbert. The parade organized by the town and the half marathon and 10K fun run organized by Shun the Sun Foundation takes place Saturday, Nov. 23, in downtown Gilbert and in Higley, respectively. The town has logged 110 entries for the parade, themed “Having Fun in Gilbert” and featuring seven high school marching bands – the highest number yet. Because rodeos are rare in large suburbs, people flock to them, organizers say. Last year, there were about 1,800 attendees per day at the rodeo from across Arizona and even abroad. “We don’t have enough seats for people,” said Julee Brady, a volunteer with Gilbert Promotional Corporation, which puts on the rodeo. “We have people that are trying to sit tighter and tighter on the bleachers; if we have any complaints, it’s that they were too crowded on the bleachers.” Ed Musgraves, vice president of the organization, also noted that the event has overgrown the venue. “It’s too small. We are kind of landlocked at the venue we are at now and are always looking for a bigger place to have the rodeo,” he said. Gilbert Days began 41 years ago as a celebration when its main road was paved. It was a time when horse ranches, dairy

Gilbert Days Rodeo Queen Tatum Lance, 19, left, and Gilbert Days Teen Queen Anna Butler, 18, are the rodeo ambassadors this year. (Courtesy of GPC)

farms, agriculture and the rodeo lifestyle characterized the town, which had been previously nicknamed as the “Hay Capital of the World.” Although that lifestyle has nearly disappeared and the town welcomes waves of people making their home in modern housing developments, Gilbert Days is a good way for newcomers to learn about the town’s past and its equestrian way of life. Gilbert Days Royalty Court also helps in this regard. Tatum Lance, the 2019 Gilbert Days Queen and Anna Butler, Gilbert Days Teen Queen, have been visiting schools and rodeos in Arizona with their presentations and campaign platform “Kicking Up Kindness.” Lance said that her title means more than just wearing the crown. The young women provide presentations to youth on the history of Gilbert, farming, the sport of rodeo, the values of cowboys and cowgirls such as respect, integrity, being kind to each other and working hard to accomplish their goals.

“It means an opportunity to be a leader and a mentor in my community,” Lance said. “As the 2019 Queen, I have many roles to fulfill. One of the most important roles is to be a positive ambassador for the rodeo and for my community.” Like most members of the Gilbert Promotional Corporation, Lance has been associated with the Gilbert rodeo for many years. “My experience so far has been wonderful,” she said. “I grew up with Gilbert Rodeo. My journey started out with being their first Mutton Bustin’ girl clown and then their first Princess, at age 6. I have traveled alongside many awesome young women that have been my role models.” Young horsewomen like these two are few and far between in Gilbert these days. “About 20 years ago, in a classroom of Gilbert, almost half of kids would own their own horse,” Brady said. “And now, when you go out to them, almost half the kids have never even petted a horse. “It all goes back to the fact that there are a lot fewer acreage properties and they are moving into sub-divisions where there are no properties that can have horse privileges and that reduces the opportunities for people to own horses because there are fewer properties that can board their own horses,” she added. However, Gilbert and neighboring Queen Creek still are home to many who are indulging in horsemanship in various venues and trails and during special events. “So, there are still a lot of families compared to other cities. Gilbert still has a higher percentage than some, just not like it’s used to,” she said. Musgraves moved to Queen Creek about five years ago, where he rides its many trails. “Gilbert Days has always been a big part of me and my family’s,” he said. “We have been part of it for over 30 years. I don’t live in Gilbert any longer, but my heart is there.”

It also has become a Garden of Eden of sorts on the campus. “We’ve built a butterfly garden and we’ve got the parakeets that fly around. So it’s just an awesome place,” Westerman said. “Between the butterflies and the parakeets that are chirping, the kids just love to be out there,” she continued. “And that’s just the whole point. We give these kids a reason to come to school. And a lot of, a lot of these kids that haven’t really become engaged in these projects are kids that typically, you know, don’t see a lot of success. So that’s been the best part of it.”

Gilbert Days Rodeo What: The Grand Canyon Professional Rodeo Association rodeo features bull riding, steer wrestling, mutton busting, tie-down roping, barrel racing, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding and breakaway roping. Theme: “Hometown Heroes.” When: Friday, Nov. 22: Gates open 5 p.m., rodeo begins 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23: Gates open 3 p.m., rodeo begins 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24: Gates open 12 p.m., rodeo begins 2 p.m. Where: John Volken Academy Ranch, formerly Welcome Home Ranch, at 26601 S. Val Vista Drive, Gilbert. Northeast corner of Val Vista Drive and Hunt Highway. (jvaranch.com) Tickets: $18 Adults (ages 16-54), $12 Seniors (age 55 and up) $12 Children (ages 7-15), Military (with ID) and Children 6 and under Free. Parking $5. Details: 480-274-5093 or Gilbertdays.org Gilbert Days Parade When: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 in the Heritage District on the theme “Having Fun in Gilbert.” (Rain date Dec. 7.) Road closures: Gilbert Road from Guadalupe to Warner roads will be closed north and southbound from 6 a.m. to noon. Elliot Road between Oak and Burke streets will be closed from 6 a.m. to noon. Gilbert Days Half Marathon and 10K Run When: On Saturday, Nov. 23, produced by Shun the Sun Foundation. Half Marathon starts 7:30 a.m. at Higley High School, 4068 E. Pecos Road. The 10K run starts 9 a.m. at Nichols Park, 700 N. Higley Road. Road closures are from 7 a.m. and noon. Details: gilbertaz.gov/home/ components/news/news/3061/17 and gilberthalfmarathon.org

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Ahwatukee author Violetta Armour releases 3rd book BY COTY DOLORES MIRANDA AFN Contributor

ioletta Armour, an Ahwatukee resident for 28 years, has always had an affinity for books. First, it was as a young reader, then the owner of an independent bookstore in Ahwatukee and now as an author of several books – including her newest, a sequel to her debut novel. The vivacious septuagenarian’s newest book is “Still With You,” the sequel to her 2015 hit “I’ll Always Be With You,” which introduced the Kostoff family at the moment of a fatal car accident that killed the father, Stan, during a driving lesson with his son Teddy. Her first novel, which gained wide acclaim through reviews and novel competition wins, had the family moving to Middleburg, Indiana, where they settled to escape the sad memories of Phoenix, the site of the tragedy. The small Indiana town was where Stan grew up and his mother Baba still

tempts to start life anew. The sequel wasn’t anything Armour had planned to write, but she said she was often asked what happened to her characters. “I missed them (the characters) after I stopped writing, and people kept asking me what happened after the book ended,” Armour said. “I’d left some things unanswered at the end of ‘I’ll Always Be With You’ but that’s life. We don’t always get answers.” With encouragement, she brought the family to life again, setting the opening against the backdrop of 9/11, as two characters visit New York City for a Peace Corps information meeting in one of the Twin Towers that fateful morning. Author Violetta Armour of Ahwatukee once ran a bookstore here. (Special to AFN) As in her original novel, multiple voices enrich the storyline lived. In both books, secrets in Stan’s and allows glimpses into various eras past emerge as his family of four at-

and backstories. In “I’m Always With You,” historical details that illuminate the novel involve the chaos in war-torn Bulgaria, immigration via steamship to Ellis Island and the tumult of the 1960s. All are woven into the family’s story set in current time, and both books include recipes from Baba’s Bulgarian kitchen. Baba’s character and her recipes are drawn from Armour’s mother. Armour, whose maiden name is Bektesh, is a first-generation American of Bulgarian/Macedonian heritage born in Gary, Indiana, where her grandfather immigrated and lived in the 1920s. She describes her growing up in the 1950s as “typical ‘Happy Days’ teen years.” She was editor of her high school newspaper and graduated from Valparaiso, University – also located in Indiana. She earned her teaching degree from the University of Colorado, and a master’s degree from the University of Phoenix.

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ast month, one of Ahwatukee’s youngest bands made its debut at the Battle of the Bands competition at “Celebrate Mesa.” To get an idea of how young the band Human Matter is, consider this: Lead vocalist Eva Bush isn’t even a teenager yet. And the 12-year-old Akimel Middle School student is backed up by four musicians who are all 14. They include three Desert Vista High School students: lead guitarist Zack Brown, bass player Caleb Walker and drummer Noah Ankeney. Alexandra Alcantara, rhythm guitarist and back-up vocalist attends Corona Del Sol High School. The band members don’t limit their performing to Human Matter appearances. They all participate in a variety of music and theater classes at school to hone their performance and musical

skills. The band practices once a week at the home of their former teacher and musical mentor, Ruben Johnson. Johnson, music director at Cerritos Elementary School in Ahwatukee, has taught music at a number of other elementary schools in Ahwatukee, where he met many of the students who now make up Human Matter. “One of my favorite scientists talked about learning in this way,” Johnson said. “If you want kids to be exceptional, get out of their way. And I know what he meant by that. Let them explore and that’s what I’m letting these guys do.” Johnson said he loves helping students improve their skills and giving them the chance to make music with one another. “I have other students who are learning and when those other students are ready as far as musicianship goes, we’ll

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Members of Ahwatukee band Human Matter include, from left: front: Alexandra Alcantaram Eva Bush and Caleb Walker; and, back: Zack Brown and Noah Ankeney (Special to AFN)

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Her husband Don Armour grew up on a Colorado ranch and after 32 years of married life, passed away in 2017. And yet, through a character in both her first novel and sequel, his legacy lives on. “In my first book, I have a male character who’s about 80 who interacts with Teddy. In this new book, he continues to interact with the teenager, sharing his memories of growing up on a ranch in Colorado,” she smiled. “I’d encouraged Don to write his memoirs and now his story is in this new book as the character George.” In the interim years between the first and second novels outlining the lives of Teddy, his mother Mary, his deceased father’s mother Baba and Rosetta, Stan’s high school flame, Armour crafted her first mystery novel. She fell in love with that genre as a child reading and attempting to emulate in her first fiction stories penned into her black and white composition book which she recently rediscovered. “A Mahjongg Mystery” was released in 2018 and Armour said two more mystery books are in the works. “It was suggested that I do a trio of mysteries and my second book, ‘S’mores

Violetta Armour’s latest novel is a sequel to her popular “I’ll Always Be With You.” (Special to AFN)

Can Be Deadly,’ is almost done. The third in the trio is ‘Pickleball Passion’ and that’s due to my passion for pickleball. I play five days a week at Pecos Park and the Y, I’m in a league and find pickleball people are so much fun.” Armour is well remembered with Ahwatukee locals for her independent

bookstore, Pages, that opened in 1993 and was located at 40th Street and Chandler Boulevard. Also well remembered is the bookstore’s feline mascot, Footnote. “One day I’d bought an earthenware bowl and set it down, and Footnote climbed in, slept and continue to sleep in it. We kept getting bigger bowls,” laughed Armour. Another legacy of Pages Bookstore is the ongoing book club, Pageturners that decades later continues to meet. One of the original members, Dianne Gubrud, has been attending since its inception. “I met Vy at Pages Bookstore in 1993, and began to work for her in 1994. I stayed until the bookstore closed in 1995,” said Gubrud, an Ahwatukee resident with her family since 1984. “Our original Pageturners book group began in 1994 with Nevil Shute’s ‘A Town Like Alice.’ We were a small group of about eight consisting of friends and Pages customers but the discussion was incredible, and deservedly so,” she said, adding: “Page Turners was Vy’s vision and we all reaped the glories. The group still meets once a month with members taking turns to host in their homes. “It’s no surprise Vy evolved into a

skilled author. Her life experiences helped her to create the characters in her books and that is what makes her writing so endearing,” Gubrud continued. “‘I’ll Always Be with You’ comes from the heart and soul of a woman who can transform her beauty onto the written page.” Armour is an avid proponent of self-publishing, an avenue pursued after amassing her first 25 rejections. She’s received numerous awards for her debut novel and her mystery book. A mainstay of her marketing is speaking at area book clubs and writer’s conferences. “Marketing the book is very different than writing the book,” she said. “You have to be your own cheerleader.” A children’s book, “Granddad, Golf and Me” was the lone foray into children’s lit for Armour, a mother of five, grandmother of seven and great grandmother to four. “I think I’ll continue writing for adults,” she said. For more information on books written by Armour as well as her contributions published in two of the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series, see ViolettaArmour.com

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r. Cameron Call and Horizon Chiropractic Center in Ahwatukee are throwing another of their popular Ladies Night Pampering events 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 at the Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA to raise funds for their annual community support campaign. “Our local YMCA does so much for our community and this is another great opportunity to give back and support a wonderful cause all while having a lot of fun,” Call said. In 2019, Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA committed to distributing $85,000 in financial assistance to ensure that every type of family has access to all Y activities no one is turned away based on an inability to pay. It also committed to having 125 families participate in the Togetherhood Community Service program, providing 250+ military families with subsidized membership to access our programs and supplementing more than 1,925 senior memberships to engage them in

Dr. Cameron Call’s Ladies Night Out offers multiple ways to get pampered and help a charitable cause. (Facebook)

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Women veterans work out trauma through art receiving letters from other veterans. “I got a letter he artwork of 16 female veterans from a mothwill be on display at a free show er, her son was later this month, and will also inover there at the clude their stories of war-related trausame time I was, ma and healing. and attempted “The Trauma Transformed – The Story suicide three and Art of Women Veterans” show will times,” Moon culminate a four-day creative arts healing said. retreat in Scottsdale for female veterans “She said she are suffering from post-traumatic stress played him some disorder and military sexual trauma. songs on the CD, The show will be 6-8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Franciscan Renewal Cen- Iraq war veteran Jason Moon will lead a workshop in Scottsdale for traumatized female and he went to military veterans, who will also display their art at a public exhibit later this month. the VA the next ter, 5802 East Lincoln Drive. day. So that was The retreat and art show were orga“As part of my recovery, I started writthe moment I said ‘Alright, I’m going do nized by the Chandler nonprofit Warrior ing songs. I wrote a whole CD about something with this.’ I founded Warrior Songs. dealing with PTSD,” he said. Songs and started just singing for anyWarrior Songs was founded in 2011, “All of that kind of just sparked a healone who would listen.” by Iraq war veteran Jason Moon. After ing in me, but then it also taught me that Warrior Songs began in Wisconsin but serving as a combat engineer in 2003 I can take this pain that caused me to moved to Arizona when Moon relocated and 2004, Moon returned home to Wiswant to kill myself, and I can put it in a in 2016. consin, where he struggled to reintesong, not only healing me but starting to As the organization grew, a variety of grate into civilian life. help other veterans.” programs were developed to assist vetSuffering from PTSD, Moon attempted Moon began speaking and performing erans in healing through music and the suicide in 2008. at conferences and churches and began creative arts. One program, called Story to Song, connects veterans with musicians and All Kyrene and TUHSD Parents, Familes and songwriters through song. Through this Community Members are Welcome program, two albums of music were released. The healing retreats are facilitated by both civilian therapists and other veterans who help participants use arts and music to connect with themselves and then work on their healing process. The first was held in 2013, and since then three others have been held. This is the first arts retreat specifically designed for female veterans. Moon explained that after hearing the stories of female veterans who were traumatized, he knew a retreat tailored to them was needed. But he also knew he needed to build a team of women who could relate to them. He sought help from Graciela Marroquin, who will be the “mind, body and spirit assistant” at this year’s retreat. “We both found out we’re musicians,” Marroquin said. “He was Iraq, I was Iraq at the same time, so all the connections just lined up.” Marroquin, a Washington native, joined the Navy when she was 18, and later served in the National Guard and the Army. She was deployed to Iraq in 2003, and after being discharged due to a back injury, she went back to school to

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get her master’s degree in social work. Marroquin’s trauma didn’t catch up to her right after returning home, she said, but eventually it caught up to her. “When I came back from Iraq, I went back to grad school, but during that time, not only did trauma from war, but the military sexual trauma I had also came to surface,” she said. Marroquin began a seven-week stay at a residential facility for women with PTSD, after she said she, “had a lot of suicide ideations like a lot of us do, but the final one was where I was really just had lost my mind and I knew I needed to get help.” Now, Marroquin is helping other women with their trauma. She said one on the goals of the retreat is for women to form, “a sisterhood where they know they’re not alone. A sisterhood they can build upon, not only with each other here, but also go back to their own communities and to their own homes.” The retreats are of no cost to the attendees, which means Warrior Songs relies heavily on fundraising. This year’s event was also made possible with a grant from the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services. The lead fundraiser for this year’s retreat, Ellicia Romo, said they’ve raised roughly $24,000 so far. “I think its huge for veterans to know that civilians care,” she said. “I think it’s so important for them to know they’re appreciated.” Moon said he encourages as many civilians as possible to come to the art show, where not only can they view the art, they can hear the stories behind the art. “For about an hour we make sure each veteran has an opportunity to share whatever they need to share about their art. And when they do, they get to hold their art while they talk about their art, so the eyes of the audience move onto the art and off of the individual, who can then fully express what they need to say,” he explained. “I think as many people as possible should come to this show. They’re going to be amazed by what they see and feel, and maybe walk away from it with a different understanding of what art can do,” Moon added. Information: warriorsongs.org For art show tickets and more info: www.eventbrite.com/e/trauma-transformed-the-story-and-art-of-women-veterans-tickets-68836380467

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roll them in and let them play around a little bit,” he said, adding: “Personally, I’d like to have three different groups like this where they can interchange members as needed and interact with each other.” An Arizona State University who is a certified Highly-Qualified Educator with an HQ Music endorsement, Johnson has been involved performance musical groups since eighth grade, performing many musical genres. He is a member of the Arizona Orff Chapter, a nonprofit that provides music education workshops for music specialists and classroom teachers. “I am energized to help students use music quite literally in harmony with their effective learning styles in order to excel as critical thinkers and excellent

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communicators,” he says on the Kyrene School District website. “I strive to have every student understand the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ of music so that every student can apply music to their core of educational knowledge.

evident from all their itneractio0ns, whether they are playing or just joking around. “It’s really interesting to get to play with other people instead of just playing for myself,” said Zack.

“A great byproduct of our music instruction is confidence and consideration for others. We practice compliments and support for each other,” he added. The members of Human Matter have formed a tight-knit friendship that’s

Added Noah: “It’s like I’m on an episode of Friends every time I’m here.” Human Matter formed in Nov. 2018 and the musicians consider themselves a punk rock band. Their music consists of covers from

thrive,” Call said. Tickets to Ladies Night are $20 and all proceeds will go directly the YMCA. Price of admission includes dinner from local favorite Fresko: Mediterranean Kitchen, drinks from Leverage Wines, dessert from Crumbl Cookies and all pampering services from more than 20

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some of their favorite artists such as The Beatles, The Ramones, Nirvana, and Led Zeppelin. Their favorite song to play is “Come Together” by The Beatles. While last month’s Battle of the Bands competition was their first live performance, they hope to perform more in the future. “I thought it was a really interesting and fun experience. I thought it was good experience for us. It wasn’t too crazy, just a small festival on a tiny stage, not in front of too many people,” said Noah. While Human Matter did not come in first in the competition, the band tied for first in the “text votes” portion of the contest with another band, Arizona Wildflowers. In addition to playing more live gigs, the band members also hope to start writing some of their own material soon. Human Matter’s ultimate goal, as one member put it, is to “be legendary.” Raffle prizes will also be given away throughout the evening and women will have plenty of opportunities to shop for the holidays during the event. Information: 602-753-7782. Tickets can be purchased at the door or via EventBrite at ladiesnightatthey. eventbrite.com.

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Mesa policeman and Army veteran helps his brothers BY HALEY LORENZEN AFN Staff Writer

hen Mesa veteran Sean Stoddard founded a nonprofit two years ago, choosing to call it “Archangels,” it had a much deeper meaning for him. “Our platoon was called the Archangels,” Stoddard recalled of his 2007 and 2008 tours of duty in Iraq as a member of the U.S. Army. “The logo that we use is actually the patch that was made by one of the soldiers that I served with. It’s very sacred to me. Some of the original Archangels are no longer with us, so it’s really special to all of us.” The Mesa native attended Kino Junior High and Mountain View High School before joining the Army, which also deployed him for two years in Afghanistan. Stoddard, the 13-year Mesa Police Department veteran policeman founded Archangels in 2017, to provide services to veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. He knows – not only from his service to his country but also as a first respond-

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Mesa Police Officer Sean Stoddard, an Army veteran, founded Archangles to help his former comdrades in arms who suffer PTSD as a result of their service in war zones. (Special to the AFN)

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brothers I served with in Iraq were going through, and so I started looking into possibly starting a nonprofit.” “I worked with a lawyer and the lawyer said, ‘Oh it’s too much money. It’s too

painful. It’s too hard, don’t try to do it,’” Stoddard said. The Archangels began as a group of volunteers before becoming an official nonprofit organization. However, right after he founded Archangels, Stoddard was deployed once again. “As I started to get ready for the deployment, I thought you know what, I re-

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Why listing a home this holiday season makes sense Firm specializes on interior design for seniors BY ALLEN HENDERSON AFN Guest Writer

s we approach the 2019 holiday season, it is interesting to note that in Ahwatukee Foothills, the number of active property listings is still hovering around the record low number of 170 units. The period from early November and into early January is considered a slow time in the Ahwatukee Foothills real estate market. Traditionally, many home sellers have avoided listing a property during the holidays, believing it is better to wait since there are fewer buyers ready to buy a home. While many people take a step back from the real estate market during the holiday months, Ahwatukee home sellers may find that there are many advantages to listing their property during this holiday season. Times have changed. With the advent of online shopping, many home buyers and home sellers are not as rushed during the holiday season as they switch from time-consuming brick-and-mortar shop-

ping to online shopping for holiday gifts. Also, online listings are now available 24/7 and motivated homebuyers are checking listings several times a day. They can narrow their choices and be ready to quickly make an offer on listings as they come on the market. With more time available, easier and up to the minute access to new listings and the continuing low inventory and high demand, this holiday season is shaping up to be a prime time to list and sell an Ahwatukee property. Although there can be some drawbacks, home sellers will be facing less competition, have an easier time getting an offer and potentially getting a higher price, than if they listed in the busy prime spring market. For example, in the November-December holiday season in 2018, 179 properties came on the market and 169 properties went under contract in Ahwatukee. This market appears to consume every nice listing that it is fed. It is probable, that there would have been even more sales if there was a larger inventory of listed properties. In the peak April-May 2019 selling sea-

son, 301 homes came on the market and 354 properties went under contract in Ahwatukee Foothills. Over twice as many properties went under contract during the peak AprilMay 2019 period than during the November-December holiday season in 2018. So, a property coming on the market in the peak market in April-May of 2019 had twice as much competition for qualified buyers as homes coming on the market during the November-December holiday season in 2018. This quick snapshot shows that, in the current Ahwatukee real estate market, homes sell year-round and in substantial quantity. In the peak spring market, there is a larger inventory of listed properties, creating more competition and giving potential buyers time to be picky. Also, with so much competition, marketing time can be extended and more effort is required to make a property stand out. There’s no question the busy holiday season can make the prospect of selling a property during the holiday months a challenge. One of the main reasons home sellers

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are reluctant to list their properties for sale during the holidays is the busy nature of the holiday season. Holiday parties, family gatherings, shopping and other functions can make it difficult to show your home whenever a buyer wants to see it. However, don’t forget, home sellers are in control of the showings. While they wouldn’t want to miss the opportunity to show their home during the competitive peak spring market, the slower pace and reduced competition of the November-December holiday market allows them to make showing appointments at times that best meet their needs. It will be interesting to watch the Ahwatukee market unfold. The political situation in Washington and Presidential election are heating up and both could be wild-cards that impact and alter the course of the local and national real estate markets in the coming months. Many forces are in play and only time will tell where this market goes. For now, our Ahwatukee real estate

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wo interior designers have created a Phoenix business aiming to keep senior citizens in their homes as they get older. Silver Harmony Living, led by Galen Hasenpflug and Robert Denning, are Certified Aging-In-Place Specialists –specially trained to address age-related safety and accessibility issues in the home that arise as physical abilities change. They boast of finding creative solutions to “addressing age-related needs without sacrificing aesthetics or their clients’ personal style.” “Preparing your home for age-related needs doesn’t mean it has to look unappeal-

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market is strong, prices are increasing and it is a great time to list and sell an Ahwatukee Foothills property.

Plus, the holiday season offers several distinct advantages and a unique opportunity to get a property sold and under contract before the crush and competition of the hectic spring real estate market.

Their services include kitchen and bathroom design, space planning, project coordination and management, furniture and accessory selection, outdoor space design, and residential and commercial staging. “90 percent of adults over age 65 state they want to remain living in their homes as they age but 85 percent have done nothing to prepare their home for aging-in-place,” said Denning, adding: “We saw this as an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by enabling people to live where they want to live in a way that meets their needs for the long run.” Information: SilverHarmonyLiving. com or call 602-677-9508.

Interior designers Robert Denning and Galen Hasenpflug started Silver Harmony Living to focus on meeting the needs of older adults who want to make sure their homes will work for them for the long run. (Special to AFN)

To sit on the sidelines because of the holidays means home sellers may be wasting valuable time and an opportunity to sell faster, in a market with less competition and possibly for a higher price.

Ahwatukee resident and Realtor Allen Henderson of Henderson Real Estate can be reached at 480-392-2090 or allen@homesahwatukee.com.

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ing,” said Hasenpflug, the firm’s CEO. “The trick is finding ways to address fall risks and mobility issues in a way that makes your home just look like a beautiful home that anyone would want to live in, regardless of their needs,” he added. He said he and Denning were driven to start this specifically targeted design firm based on their experiences with their own parents. They said they saw firsthand the struggles that people with mobility, vision or hearing issues face in a typical home and want to create “barrier-free homes that allow older adults to feel empowered and independent.” They start the process with a 225-point assessment of both the interior and exterior of the home.

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home. Their median age rose to 33, one year more than in 2018, according to a survey of nearly 6,000 buyers who bought primary residences between July 2018 and July 2019. “Traditionally, the first-time buyer age has ranged between 28 and 32,” said Jessica Lautz, NAR’s vice president of research. “While 33 doesn’t seem like a huge jump, it does indicate that homes are more expensive and it takes a longer time to find a home and save for a home.” Meanwhile, repeat buyers were a median 55, holding steady from the previous year. “People are working longer and living longer,” said Lautz. Despite the high prices making it harder for young people to become homeowners, they’re finding a way to do it. About a quarter of buyers in the survey were aged 25 to 34. The 35-to-44 age range accounted for 20 percent of respondents. Nearly two-thirds (61 percent) of recent buyers were married. An additional 9 percent were unhitched couples. But even those without partners are getting into the real estate game: About 17 percent of buyers were single women and 9 percent single men. Not surprisingly, today’s buyers tend to be well-educated, as education typically

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Meanwhile, these are the folks who could sell you the perfect home Home sellers tended to be a lot older and wealthier than buyers. They were a median 57 with household incomes of $102,900. Nearly three-quarters, 72 percent, are married – more likely to be empty nesters or to have no children. Sellers tend to also be buyers. About 70 percent sold their homes and bought new ones within the same state. Their top reason for moving was to be closer to their family and friends. That was followed by needing a larger abode or having to move for work. “They could be wanting to be near their grandkids,” said Lautz. “Childcare costs are extremely expensive so perhaps they’re helping out” their own children. Homes that sold were on the market for only about three weeks, a sign of the hot market. They sold their properties for a median $60,000 more than what they originally paid for them. “The time on the market is historically low,” said Lautz. “Because people are staying in their homes for longer periods of time, they are experiencing more appreciation – especially as home prices have risen in recent years.”

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buyers are still clamoring for less exciting – but far more practical – detached, single-family homes in the suburbs. “There are more people buying in suburban areas and small towns as they look for more affordable places to live,” said Lautz. “When buyers look for homes in city centers, they can be too expensive.” When choosing a location, buyers are most concerned with the quality of their new neighborhood, commute, and affordability. Eighty-three percent of home purchases were single-family abodes. In comparison, just 6 percent were townhouses or row homes and 5 percent were condos. The typical home had three bedrooms and two bathrooms and clocked in at 1,850 square feet. It was built in 1990. The majority of buyers, 87 percent, got re-sales. These homes tend to be cheaper; there hasn’t been much affordable new construction in recent years. Just 13 percent and bought new. Buyers paid a median $257,000 for their properties, forking over 98 percent of the asking price. And the overwhelming majority, 86 percent, needed financing. Folks stayed in their properties for a median 10 years before moving on. But today’s buyers said they planned to stay in their abodes for a median of 15 years. And about 20 percent said they don’t plan to move ever.

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Meet Santa and the Ahwatukee Nutcracker queens at free event at Arizona Grand

The cast is the Ahwatukee Foothills Nutcracker Ballet will perform 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24 at a free holiday event at the Arizona Grand Resort. 8000 S. Arizona Grand Parkway, Ahwatukee. Families can get a free photo with Santa, enjoy cookie decorating and take photos with the Mouse King, Clara, Sugarplum Fairy and all the Royal Queens from the Ahwatukee Foothills Nutcracker Ballet.

Y OPAS needs volunteers to help local seniors

The Ahwatukee Family YMCA’s Outreach Program for Ahwatukee Seniors needs volunteers to help Ahwatukee seniors maintain independent living. Services include transportation to appointments, shopping and errands as well as friendly phoning and visiting, social activities and minor handyman services and minor business help. The agency is most in need of drivers. If you would like to volunteer, call the Y OPAS office at 602-212-6088 or visit the Ahwatukee Foothills YMCA, 1030 Liberty Lane, Ahwatukee.

Ahwatukee woman seeks sponsors for Run for Zion charity marathon in Israel

An Ahwatukee woman who teaches music lessons in her home to people of all ages has a new mission that she needs help on by Dec. 15. She plans to join thousands of people in the Run for Zion marathon in Israel next March, but needs to raise $6,000 in sponsorships that benefit the charity. “I’ve studied Israel, its place in history and current events as well as the life and travels of Jesus Christ since I was a little girl in Bible Studies,” Morrison said. “This is a once in a lifetime missionary journey for me.” “Run for Zion has carefully selected non-profit beneficiaries whose mission blesses a wide range of Israelis,” Morrison explained. “These are organizations with the highest level of fiscal integrity.” Among the charitable activities it helps are emergency medical care for Israelis of all backgrounds, comforting terror victims, enhancing security for Israeli communities, helping aging Holocaust survivors, feeding the hungry, caring for soldiers and orphans and supporting Christian communities living among Arab populations, To help, go to her Facebook page, Rhonda Run for Zion Starfishers; scroll down the runforzion.com website for her name and click “donate”; or contact Morrison at Starfishers. rhonda@gmail.com

Corpus Christi Church hosting famous Fatima statue for one day only

The famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima is coming to our parish will be at Corpus Christi Church, 3550 Knox Road, Ahwatukee for one day only on Nov. 21 with a history of Fatima and veneration at 6 p.m. The statue has been traveling worldwide for 70 years and a church spokeswoman said “it will be an extraordinary occasion of healing, hope and grace.” Hundreds and favors and graces, including cures, and countless conversions are associated with the image, the church said.

Ironwood Library goes ﬁne-free on late books and materials, forgives past ﬁnes

Ironwood Library in Ahwatukee has gone “fine free” on late-returned books and other materials. The Phoenix City Council in September lifted fines, joining a growing number of public libraries in the East Valley and across the country. “All Fines Forgiven” will eliminate charging and forgive currently accrued overdue fines on late-returned materials. Re-

search indicates there is no impact on the return of library materials by charging fines, and fines disproportionately affect access to library resources for those in our communities that need them most. Patrons can expect to see a “waive” transaction applied to any overdue fines and PPL will no longer apply an overdue fine to late returned materials going forward. While “All Fines Forgiven” will remove overdue fines, customers will still be expected to return materials or pay replacement fees for lost/damaged items. For the first 12 months of “All Fines Forgiven,” children who return their library materials on time will be rewarded with a small prize to recognize responsible library use.

German Christmas mass scheduled again this December at Mt. View Lutheran

The year is the 10th annual German language Christmas Service will be held Dec. 15 at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11002 S. 48th Street, Ahwatukee. All denominations are welcome. Twenty minutes of caroling will precede the 4:30 pm Christmas service, which will be followed by fellowship with tea, coffee and Christmas cookies. Donations of Christmas cookies are welcome. Information: weihnachtsgottesdienst.org or ingeborg07@hotmail.com or 480-961-4649.

Yoga ministry offers free sessions at Mountain Park Church in Ahwatukee

Elena Porter, yoga ministry director at Mountain Park Church in Ahwatukee, is offering free meditation and yoga classes seven days a week at various times. Information: 602-625-6617.

Discounts on tickets for 20th annual Ahwatukee Nutcracker performances

You can purchase seats in the left and right balconies for 25 percent off for the 20th annual presentation of the Ahwatukee Nutcracker by Kimberly Lewis. Performances at Desert Vista High School’s Fine Arts Theatre are at noon and 5:30 p.m. Dec. 14 and 1 p.m. Dec. 15. Assigned seating tickets range from $20 to $45 and the two afternoon shows will feature the show’s traditional appearance of Santa, complete with snow. Tickets can be purchased at Dance Studio 111, 4910 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee, by phone at 480-706-6040 or at afnutcracker.com/tickets. For the discount: use code balcony25.

Ahwatukee Kiwanis hosting 2 holiday boutiques

People will find plenty of holiday gift bargains in the next month as the Kiwanis Club of Ahwatukee hosts three-holiday boutiques. They will include: noon-8 p.m. Nov. 30 at The Festival of Lights Kick-Off Party in the Market Center; and 7 a.m.-noon Dec. 7 in the West USA Realty parking lot, 4505 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee.

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The holidays at Art in the Garden Studio offer many classes for gift giving. Customize ornaments, canvas, wine glasses, coaster sets, handmade soap and other gifts. Learn to make small watercolor paintings on your own holiday cards. Staff parties for your office can be held at the studio, which promises “a different and fun experience for everyone.” Experience not necessary. Information: artinthegardenstudio.com or 480-302-1304. The studio is at 4221 E. Chandler Blvd. Ahwatukee moms offer opportunities to pray. Moms In Prayer International has various Ahwatukee groups that meet weekly for an hour of prayer for their children or grandchildren of all ages. Information: MomsInPrayer.org or azcarolina7@gmail.com

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Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori will be hosting its annual Fall Festival. This is a free event is opened to the Ahwatukee community. Activities will include: a petting zoo, cookie decorating, face painting, seasonal crafts, a bounce house, an inflatable slide, and games. Several clowns will perform magic shows and a guest who will be creating balloon animals for the children. There will be henna painting for grown-ups the Queso Good food truck will sell cheesy treats. DETAILS>> 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 3221 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee

Lamb of God Lutheran Church will hold a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m., 599 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. Information: 480-283-8329.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Pre-Thanksgiving service

In celebration of Thanksgiving, families get together to worship and have a harvest feast at Lamb of God Lutheran Church in Ahwatukee. The church invites individuals and families to a service thanking “the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.” All are welcome. DETAILS>> 599 E. Chandler Blvd. Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Bible Study/Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. Information: 480-2838329.

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The first annual Tukee Trot 5K will be held at Desert Vista High School. The fun 3.1-mile race is chip-timed and includes awards for all finishers. Also on tap is a free onemile Quail Fun Run around Vista Canyon Park for kids 11 and under. This local charity fundraiser supports the Kyrene Foundation and the Family Resource Center. DETAILS>> 8:30 a.m. start, $25 includes sized dri-fit shirt. Register: raceroster.com/events/2019/26605/tukee-trot5k

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 Santa Saturday at MidWest

MidWest Bank in Ahwatukee will host Santa with cookies, hot chocolate, arts and crafts and pictures with Santa for families and pets. DETAILS>> 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 4750 E. Chandler Blvd. Information: 480-755-0937.

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A woman’s Bible study will focus on “Time: A Gift from God” and include a study guide. DETAILS>> 10 a.m., Lamb of God Lutheran Church, 599 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. Information: 480-283-8329

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“The Ahwatukee Christmas House” opens its doors one day a year for folks to enjoy a home literally transformed into all things Christmas. Visitors will find over 100 animated figures, ornaments and nativities from around the world, an 8-foot wall of angels, a 12-foot Christmas tree, over 75 nutcrackers, train sets, an 85-house village, over 30,000 lights in and around the house, and Santa Claus himself. The magic of Christmas will surround guests. DETAILS>> 6-9 p.m. Free, but bring a can of food for a food bank. 2313 E. Taxidea Way, Ahwatukee.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25 Christmas service

Lamb of God Lutheran Church will hold a Christmas Festival service. DETAILS>> 9:30 a.m., at Lamb of God Lutheran Church, 599 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. Information: 480-2838329.

SUNDAYS

Free tutoring

Volunteer Desert Vista High School peer tutors will assist with projects and homework. It’s first-come, first-served, so sign in at the tutoring table and wait for your turn. DETAILS>> Sundays through Dec. 15, 2-4 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E Chandler Blvd. Ages: 6-1. Free. No registration required.

TinkerTime

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

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 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: acgarden.org or 480-759-5338.

Chess, knitters clubs

Two clubs meet in Ahwatukee every Sunday the chess club for players at all skill levels and Knitters Anonymous for all levels of knitters and people who crochet. DETAILS>> The Chess Club meets at 11 a.m. and Knitters Anonymous meets at 2 p.m. For either club, call 602-4056320 for more information.

Bible Study

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

MONDAYS

Stretch and roll

Body Firm in Ahwatukee offers a free stretch, foam-rolling class for 30 minutes. Stretching and rolling helps loosen and break up the tension in the fascia while providing more mobility and flexibility as well as muscle performance.

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DETAILS>> 11:40 a.m., 3636 E. Ray Road, next to Fry’s Supermarket. No reservation required, but first-timers are advised to come a few minutes early to sign a waiver.

Gentle yoga at Pecos

People can start their week with a gentle yoga class. Be mindful and caring for yourself. Sessions are typically five to six weeks long. You can also “drop-in” to individual classes. DETAILS>> 6-7 p.m. at Pecos Community Center in Ahwatukee. Register: phoenix.gov/parks/classes-and-programs. Go to adult classes and search gentle yoga. You can also register at Pecos Center or call 602-495-5500.

LD 18 Dems meet monthly

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

Babytime for walkers

Babies up to 23 months who are walking and are accompanied by a favorite adult enjoy Babytime with American Sign Language for Walkers, with songs, activities to promote movement, rhymes, books and playtime in each lively session. Closed Nov. 11 DETAILS>> 9:30-10 a.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages walking to 23 months. Free. Tickets are limited & available in the library 30 minutes before program start time.

Babytime for crawlers

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

Desert Pointe gardeners meet

Desert Pointe Garden Club meets on the first Monday of the month with special programs. DETAILS>> 9 a.m., Ahwatukee Rec Center, 5001 E. Cheyenne Drive, Ahwatukee. Information: 602 478 6732 or dpgc.org.

TUESDAYS

Yoga Guided Meditation

Instructors from the nonprofit organization Life Empowerment Yoga Guided Meditation and Reflexology will lead participants on a guided tour of how to center the mind-body connection through the practice of yoga and meditation. Please bring a yoga mat or large towel. DETAILS>> Tuesdays through Dec. 17. 1:30- 2:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adults. Free. No registration required.

Ladies golf

The Foothills Golf Course Ladies League meets every Tuesday to play 18 holes of handicap golf from September through May. Play includes weekly games, prizes and friendly competition. DETAILS>> Call Lucille Heid at 602-692-7839 or Shayron Conrad at 602-339-8707.

Patriotic playgroup

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

Estrangement support

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

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

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.

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Toastmasters sharpen skills

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

French Talk Time

Brush up on your high school, college, or tourist French speaking and listening skills. Advanced level on the first and third Tuesdays of each month: an informal participant-driven conversational group. Participants should already speak French fairly well to enjoy this program. Beginner/intermediate level is on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month: a facilitator-guided conversation group. Participants should already speak some French to benefit from this program. Closed Nov. 26. DETAILS>> 6:30-7:30 p.m.. See above for appropriate Tuesdays. Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adults. Free. No registration required.

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WEDNESDAYS

Book club forming

An Ahwatukee resident is hoping to start an “intellectually stimulating book club with a focus on history and/or historical fiction. DETAILS >> The group will meet the first Wednesday of the month but time and place have not been determined. If interested, call 602-405-6320 for more information.

Meditation meetings

Frank Daly of Ish Salon conducts weekly meditation sessions designed to help participants enter a state of allowing in order to effortlessly reach desired goals and outcomes. DETAILS>> 7 p.m., 4025 E Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. In-

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Kindness for Kids

Express your gratitude during the month of Thanksgiving by creating cards, kindness rocks, friendship bracelets and more to share with those you’d like to tell “Thank You.” DETAILS>> Nov. 6, 13 and 20. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E Chandler Blvd. Ages: 6-11 years. Free. No registration required.

Digital City

Through fun hands-on projects, games and crafts, children can develop coding, 3D modeling, and circuitry skills, plus sequential and computational thinking, in this “tech playground.” Co-presented by Lakewood Learning. DETAILS>> 4-5 p.m. Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages

WEDNESDAYS ToddlerTime

Toddlers 24-47 months-old, accompanied by a favorite adult, enjoy interactive activities that encourage emerging language skills such as stories, songs, games and playtime. Children and caregivers also practice Baby American Sign Language, a great way to help young children develop communication skills, in this active session. DETAILS>> Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 24-47 months. Free. Tickets are limited and available 30 minutes before program start time.

call or register. Meeting dates this year: Jan. 23; Feb. 6 and 20; March 6 and 20; May 1, 15 and 29; June 12 and 26; July 10 and 24; Aug. 7 and 21; Sept. 4 and 18; Oct. 2, 16 and 20; Nov. 13 and 27; and Dec. 11.

THURSDAYS

Teen Thursdays @ the Library

We provide the snacks and fun; you just bring yourself and a friend for gaming, karaoke, crafting, snacks, and more! #IronwoodLibrary DETAILS>> Thursdays, 4:00-5:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E Chandler Blvd. Ages: 12-18 years. Free. No registration required.

Chronic Conditions Self-Management

Learn techniques that address fatigue and frustration, use of medication, exercise for health, making difficult decisions, relaxation strategies, and effective communication with health professionals in this 6-week series of classes DETAILS>> Nov. 7 and 14., 1:00-3:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adult. Free. Registration is required online at aaaphx.org/event/chronic-conditions-self-management-6-weeks-4/2019-10-03.

Networking group meets

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

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Fun with watercolors

People can get step-by-step instructions in water-coloring whether they are beginners or intermediates. DETAILS>>2-4:30 p.m. in instructor’s home studio off Ranch Circle North in Ahwatukee. Four classes for $90. To register: Judy Lokits: 954-234-1768, or jlokits@yahoo

The Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club meets weekly and welcomes newcomers. Upcoming speakers: Nov. 21, Vicki McAllister, Senior Advocacy Group of Ahwatukee; and Dec. 12, Adrian Fontes County Recorder. DETAILS>>7:30 a.m. Biscuits Restaurant, 4623 E. Elliot Road, Ahwatukee. Information: mike.maloney2003@ gmail.com.

Celebrate Recovery

Preschoolers’ moms gather

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

Economy discussion

Free childcare for ages 0 to 5. DETAILS>> 9 a.m. second and fourth Thursday, Foothills Baptist Church, 15450 S. 21st Street Call Kim at 480-7592118, ext. 218.

FRIDAYS

Financial peace

Nicholas Goode of Edward Jones Investments conducts a monthly coffee club devoted to a discussion of current events, the economy and investing. DETAILS>> 9:30 a.m. the first Wednesday of the month, Dutch Bros Coffee Patio, 3215 E. Chandler Blvd. RSVP: 480759-1324.

Financial Peace University is a nine-week video and small group class that teaches God’s plan for handling money. It will help you: pay off debt, save for the future and give like never before! DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th Street, Ahwatukee 480-8932579. mvlutheran.org/classes or fpu.com/1070125

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Legislative District 18 Democrats gather for an informal chat. DETAILS>> Free and open to the public 7:30-9 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Denny’s, 7400 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. RSVP: marie9@q.com or 480592-0052. Hospice of the Valley holds a grief support group for adults on alternating Wednesdays. DETAILS>> 6-7:30 p.m. at Pecos Community Center, 1710 S. 48th S. The assigned classroom varies signs will be on-premises. It is a drop-in group and there is no need to

The Ahwatukee Foothills Chamber of Commerce has a weekly Toastmasters meeting. DETAILS>> 8-9 a.m., the Dignity Health Urgent Care Community Room, 4545 E Chandler Blvd, Ahwatukee (South entrance). Information: 480-753-7676 or vppr-1811442@ toastmastersclubs.org Ahwatukee Rabbi Susan Schanerman leads Shabbat services the first and third Friday of the month. DETAILS>> 7 p.m. first Friday of the month, 6:15 p.m. third Friday of the month. Congregation NefeshSoul meets

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at the Valley Unitarian Universalist near Kyrene and Ray roads, Chandler. Information: nefeshsoul.org

SATURDAYS

Reading Hebrew

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ally need to just put this thing to the next level,” he said. “I wanted to also focus on first responders.” Today, Archangels provides a wide range of services for both veterans and first responders – including equine therapy, military dinners and fundraising for other organizations in the Valley. For veterans or first responders who are struggling financially, Archangels works with businesses throughout the

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Valley to provide them with free or lowcost services. They can call Archangels, which will then connect them with the appropriate service provider, even a plumber or hairstylist. The nonprofit also raises money for the families of fallen service members to help with funeral costs and other necessities. “What’s nice about us is we don’t charge a dime. I don’t make a dime, I’m a volunteer, my board is volunteer, everyone who’s involved is volunteer, so when people donate it’s not like we take off 25

percent. It just goes to the family.” “It’s a beautiful thing to be able to do that,” Stoddard said. Archangels next big event, the Victory Run, will be held on Veterans Day this year at Magma Ranch Veterans Park in Florence. “It’s going to be a 5K with every different service organization, the Marines will be out there, the Army will be out there. We’re going to have face painters and balloon twisters,” he said. One of Archangel’s recent projects was also held at the Veterans Park, where they “installed a really beautiful sign

Ahwatukee artist Kathie Kelly says she’s offering “the perfect opportunity for aspiring young artists to learn drawing and painting skills.” Art Lessons for You, involves “creative exploration classes for first graders and up. All forms of drawing materials and water-based paints are supplied. Open enrollment and if spaces are available, drop-ins are welcome. Call to make a reservation.

Sit, Stay, Read!

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

Children birth to 5, accompanied by a favorite adult, enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and music in a fun interactive program that builds early literacy skills. DETAILS>> 10:30-11:00 a.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E Chandler Blvd. Ages: birth to five-year-olds. Free. Tickets are limited & available in the library 30 minutes before program start time.

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Turn Ahwatukee Lakes courses into city parks BY ANDY LENARTZ AFN Guest Writer

he battle over the Ahwatukee Lakes and Club West golf courses drags toward a seventh year with an acceptable resolution no closer than on day one. A new vision is needed to resolve the impasse, �inding a creative way to repurpose this space. The clear solution is for the City of Phoenix to reach an agreement with Wilson Gee to purchase the course, settle the lawsuits and turn the courses into public parks. This will allow for retention of the only desirable aspects of the past proposals, a new space for the Ahwatukee Farmers Market and a high percentage of natural space. Except with this proposal, 100 percent of the courses would become natural space as opposed to whatever much

lower percentage the developers promise and then would clearly ignore while building. It will provide additional options for outdoor recreation, reducing pressure on some over-loved areas of South Mountain Park. It will create community gathering spaces and help Ahwatukee remain a desirable and treasured place to live. This will require some sacri�ice and compromise on all sides. Mr. Gee will need to follow through on his public statements regarding potentially giving the land away or making deals to unload it and sell the land to the City at a reasonable price. Homeowners along the course will need to accept a different future for the land than being a golf course. City residents will need to spend money on improving our community. And we all will need to move past a divisive half decade and focus together on what our community could be.

It will require us to focus on a longer-term vision for our community. It may not appear the right decision in this moment, but it will be. Future generations will be grateful we took this step. We have taken so much from future generations, this will be a chance to balance the ledger, to preserve spaces and a legacy for the next century and beyond. Ahwatukee’s unique identity, what sets it apart from other areas in Phoenix, has been a sense of solitude from being tucked into South Mountain. With the new 202 freeway eliminating this identity, something is needed to replace it. The rest of the East Valley is in a race to �ill all available open space with increasingly dense mixed- use developments and identical retail outlets. In order to remain unique, to maintain a distinct identity, we can go in the other direction. Let’s protect and preserve the remaining open spaces in our community. Add

to the natural landscape that draws people from all over the world. Because earlier generations had the vision and fortitude to set aside public spaces, we get to enjoy Desert Foothills Park, Pecos Park, Western Star Park, and others as spaces for relaxation, celebration, and community gatherings. And the centerpiece of our community and city, South Mountain Park and Preserve, only exists because individuals in the community were willing to set aside short-term gain and focus on how the community would look 100 years in the future. As the 100th anniversary of South Mountain Park and Preserve approaches, we can take a contentious issue and achieve a similar level of success, setting aside these spaces as an inheritance for future generations to treasure. Andy Lenartz is an Ahwatukee resident who writes frequently about local mountain biking and hiking opportunities for AFN.

areas in MPRHOA the City wasn’t maintaining, including; City workers we observed sleeping in their trucks, water gushing out of City water meters that were reported but left running for weeks, street medians and drainage wash areas �illed with weeds and trash and little was done to help get the City to address these issues. We take great pride in our HOA community, and most complaints we get regarding unmaintained landscape and adverse debris are on City of Phoenix property that runs through MPRHOA. It’s frustrating when we receive calls from HOA members who believe the lack of maintenance in our community is because we’re not doing our job when in reality, it’s not even HOA property, it’s the City’s property. Mr. Broussal’s pictures and areas of concern are clear indications of City of Phoenix unmaintained property, not MPRHOA. Then, in another statement, the repre-

sentative claims the City/Neighborhood Services Department sent MPRHOA violations. The three violations that I have knowledge of and received from the City/ Neighborhood Services Department in the last six years are as follows. The �irst violation a city representative came to my of�ice several years ago and wrote the HOA up of a violation for a lack of cleaning up dog waste in a wash area. Concerned, I asked for the location and then I pulled out the assessor’s maps of the HOA property, clearly showing to the representative that it wasn’t on HOA property, but actually on City of Phoenix property. No response has been heard from since. The second violation I received was for excessive debris, however, it wasn’t even in MPRHOA. The third violation received was in regards to trash thrown over a wall into our hillside preserve near a gas station. We addressed that debris right away (with-

in hours of receiving the notice), only to �ind out that most of the trash was most likely from the gas station and their convenience store, including what looked like paint and plaster products tossed over the wall, possibly after the gas station had been upgraded. We have pictures and yes, we did communicate with the manager of the gas station, who now has been put on notice that if this happens again we will bill the gas station for the next cleanup work. So, going forward, I will continue to encourage our MPRHOA members to contact the City of Phoenix at 602-2626441 and Councilman’s Sal DiCiccio’s at 602-262-7491 in an effort to address these and other on-going adverse maintenance issues and concerns in and around MPRHOA that are on City of Phoenix owned property. -Jim Welch, CMCA, AMS, LSM, PCAM, is executive director of the Mountain Park Ranch Homeowners Association

Mt. Park Ranch HOA maintains its property BY JIM WELCH AFN Guest Writer

n response to the recent news article in the AFN, dated Nov. 13, 2019, “Eyesore war pits local man vs. city”, it certainly appears Councilman’s Sal DiCiccio’s representative misstated information to one of our HOA homeowners (John Broussal) about the lack of maintenance in Mountain Park Ranch HOA (MPRHOA), which the representative claims were not being addressed by the HOA. As the executive director of MPRHOA, I believe you’re confusing the HOA property with City of Phoenix unmaintained property, because I know my property thoroughly. As a matter of fact, the last representative that came to my of�ice to discuss these same types of City of Phoenix maintenance concerns didn’t amount to anything. I, along with MPRHOA homeowners presented maps and pictures of subject

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Halloween sales powered job increase in state BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

he state’s jobless rate dropped a tenth of a point last month. And you can credit at least some of that to the fact that Arizonans apparently like to dress up for Halloween. The latest figures from the Office of Economic Opportunity show the state added 30,100 jobs between September and October. And about 2,200 of these were in the state’s financial sector. Doug Walls, the agency’s labor market information director, said a big chunk of these were in rental and leasing – and that there’s actual evidence that a bunch of those were at shops that rent out costumes. “Costume rental, formal wear, it’s a big business -- in October,’’ he said. Still, it took more than that to have the seasonally adjusted employment rate to decline to 4.8 percent.

about 400 less than the same time last year. And Arizonans likely are still buying clothing and accessories at brickand-mortar stores, as evidenced by the fact they hired 400 new employees. But that wasn’t enough to overcome the loss of Pop-up Halloween costumes stores may have driven a small decline in Arizona’s 1,400 jobs in the past unemployment rate last month, a state official theorizes. (AFN file photo) year. Other items that All sectors of the Arizona economy may be less susceptible to online compeshowed month-over-month growth or tition did better, with particularly strong growth among sellers of furniture and at least posted no losses. Even department stores, which have home furnishings. Elsewhere in the economy, restaurants been buffeted for years by an ever-expanding online economy, managed to and bars continue to hire apace, adding add another 600 workers in October, another 4,300 workers in October, with though employment levels still remain employment levels now 8,000 above last

year. That occurred despite the hike in the state’s minimum wage from $10.50 an hour last year to $11. In fact, employment in this traditionally low-wage sector has continued to grow steadily since the 2016 initiative which scrapped the $8.05 hourly wage for a staged set of increases. The final boost comes in January when the minimum goes to $12, with future increases pegged to inflation. Employers can pay workers who earn tips $3 an hour less, with the proviso that their tips have to bring them up to the minimum. Overall, wages throughout the Arizona economy are up 4.1 percent since the last year compared with 3.0 percent nationally. But that involves more than just a higher minimum wage, a factor that

ty, we wouldn’t be able to,” Feehan added. “We needed the space just to be able to build the rockets that we needed.” Last year, Northrop received a $792-million contract to develop its Omega rocket, which is intended to conduct national security launches for the U.S. Air Force. Orbital ATK, which was acquired by Northrop last year for $7.8 billion, started developing the Omega in 2016 to discontinue the country’s reliance on Russian-made rocket engines for national security launches. The Omega is one of the biggest rockets designed by Northrop and resulted in the company hiring hundreds of employees over the last couple of years. Models of Omega were on display Tuesday around Northrop’s new campus as executives and public officials celebrated completion of the project. The ceremony included skydivers jumping out of planes, tributes to military veterans, and jokes highlighting how Northrop’s campus was once nothing but dairy farmland.

“We have a rich heritage here in Arizona and our business here continues to grow,” said Blake Larson, Northrop’s corporate vice president. The facility provides a better workplace for employees, he added, and will accommodate more growth in the future. The new campus has a modernized, open layout that intentionally resembles the headquarters of Google or Amazon. Workers of the Chandler campus recently helped launched a rocket to the international space station, Larson added, and helps the military stay alert 24/7 of incoming missiles. “The work we do in Chandler is critical to our customers in our nation,” he added. “This team does amazing things.” Elected officials commanded Northrop for helping to create more high-paying jobs in the city of Chandler. “Chandler’s been leading in the state for some time,” said Gov. Doug Ducey.

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Northrop’s Chandler campus lifts off in record time BY KEVIN REAGAN AFN Staff Writer

lton John’s “Rocketman” fittingly played on audio speakers shortly before the ribbon was cut in front of Northrop Grumman’s new manufacturing facility in Chandler earlier this week. The 633,000-square-foot campus is where the defense contractor will work on rockets designed to launch satellites and intercept incoming missiles from America’s foreign enemies. The high stakes of Northrop’s operations explain part of the reason why it rushed to get its new facility, located off Price Road, built in less than 17 months – an ambitious goal in the construction world. “Many folks thought we couldn’t do it,” said Terry Feehan, Northrop’s vice president of launch vehicles. But the company needed to expand quickly, he said, in order for Northrop’s 2,500 employees to meet certain deadlines.

Terry Feehan, vice president of Northrop Grumman’s launch vehicles, gave a tour of the company’s new Chandler facility. (Chris Mortenson/Staff Photographer)

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Kernel of an idea created Chandler popcorn store BY MIKENNA YARMUS-GANNON AFN Staff Writer

hristopher and Lisa Schlabaugh are giving the small business scene in Chandler more than a little pop. Their Central Pop Popcorn store at 1929 E. Ray Road, is a one-stop-shop for over 55 flavors of popcorn. Open since early October, the craft popcorn shop owners hope to kick that number up to 75 unique flavors, including cheddar pretzel ale and churro. “We’re unique in the sense that we’re really the only ones doing the full-blown four, five or six dozen flavors,” said Christopher. After moving to Chicago for three years, he was inspired by the popularity and variety of craft popcorn shops in the city, which he had never seen before. After moving back to Arizona, the couple decided to open their shop and bring a different kind of taste of Chicago to

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“This city is a driving force in Arizona’s economic growth.” The aerospace defense industry has

Chandler. With their minds set on starting their first business, the two opened their shop after about a year of planning. Since then, Christopher said that business has been steady, allowing them to test different techniques and try out new recipes. “I’ve been cooking for years, so for me, I like getting in the kitchen and trying new things,” he said. Their inspiration usually comes from looking at a food or a treat, and thinking about how to replicate that flavor into popcorn. This is how they’ve created flavors like cherry blossom, Cincinnati chili and more. Pop Central also offers flavored marshmallows and crispy rice treats which are made fresh in the shop. Since opening, Schlabaugh said that the shop has been creating a social media presence and in the future, the cou-

had a large footprint in Arizona and the East Valley for several years. Northrop has two other campuses in Mesa and Gilbert. AQST Space Systems recently relocated its headquarters to

ple plans on working with local businesses and communities to offer their product. Judging by reviews on social media, their offerings are a big hit. “My husband and I are addicted to the popcorn,” said Carie Kahn in a Google review. “The rice crispy treats are amazing and the marshmallows are so fresh and soft. Everyone needs to try this place. I love it. Plus, the owner is super nice and personable.” Another reviewer said, “We tried the cheddar, churro, cheese pizza and Sriracha flavored popcorn and there was no room for disappointment. It’s hard to pick a favorite as all the offerings were good and actually tasted as you’d want and expect. We were able to sample flavors.” Due to the vast variety of different flavors Pop Central offers, customers can be overwhelmed when walking through the door, Christopher said, adding that

Mesa. Titan Industries produces rocket parts through 3-D printers at its plant in Tempe. According to the Arizona Commerce Authority, the aerospace industry em-

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likely pushes up the salaries of those who were earning more. Walls said it’s reflective of the state’s improving economy, with jobs being created as fast as people enter the workforce. “Overall, when you’re seeing employment growth wages tend to follow that if the workforce availability is scarcer,’’ he said. One note of interest is that the economy in Cochise County is showing signs of life, with the lowest number of people unemployed -- meaning looking for work -- since April 2018. Walls said there was a big jump in employment in professional and business services, everything from administrative jobs to those working for employment services companies, which added 200 people last month. While that doesn’t seem like much, it makes a big difference in a small county where the total number of people working in that sector is only 4,000. Employment in construction and mining also is up 11.8 percent in the past year, with a 9.8 percent annual boost in the number of people working for state and local government.

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of year,” Pollack said. “We are so excited for everyone to come out and enjoy the incredible holiday light display and the free holiday movies at Pollack Tempe Cinemas. This is always a festive time to kick off the holidays and get everyone into the holiday spirit.”

Carolers will greet guests in front of the theater from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The holiday lights will be on display through Sunday, January 5. Santa will make a special guest appearance from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, December 21, for free photographs. “Families can bring their cameras and they can take their pictures and it costs them absolutely nothing for that day,” he said. “The amount of people who appreciate this is overwhelming because, even though the economy is good right now, unfortunately, there are still a lot of people in this state and our country who aren’t doing that great. Little things like this mean a lot.” One young couple told Pollack they hadn’t been to a movie theater before the holiday event. “The looks on their faces were priceless,” Pollack said. “They were probably spoiled after that because here they’re seeing a movie theater that’s all decked out inside and out with all this animation and lights.

“The young lady said to me, ‘Is it always like this?’ And I said, ‘Well, we don’t always have as many lights. That’s for sure.’ It just goes to show you that what some people take for granted, other people truly dream about doing or appreciate.” New venture Successful in real estate, Michael Pollack never considered running a movie theater. “I never in a million years thought I would be running a movie theater,” he said. “We bought the plaza and we didn’t know until the very end of the escrow period that they were going to close this theater.” Pollack said he had three choices: retro�it it and turn it into something else— which was going to be “extremely expensive;” open a downhill bowling alley, thanks to the slanted �loors; or keep the theater. “I was getting tons of calls saying the movie theater couldn’t close,” he said. “If I was going to keep it, it had to be something

weren’t quite sure how the community would respond. “We kind of came to downtown Chandler before downtown Chandler was cool,” Specht joked. But they slowly started to build a devoted following of fans who enjoyed their mix of family-friendly and un�iltered comedy. Their shows typically consist of impromptu scenes and games that are inspired by audience suggestions. A couple years ago, the Spechts expanded their operation by starting the Chandler Youth Theater serves the city’s young thespians. The group now regularly puts on performances throughout the year. The youth theater has blossomed in a short amount of time, Specht said, with up to 1,000 kids being impacted by ImprovMANIA in one way or another. They’ve staged productions of “Seussical,” “Willy Wonka Jr.,” and “Shrek the

Musical” – each of which has casts of up to 40 young actors. Specht said they will soon offer singing lessons and be putting together a show choir that will perform throughout Chandler. They started out doing mostly Disney-themed works, Specht said, but the kids are now branching out and exploring a greater variety of music and theater. The youthful aspect of ImprovMANIA has been bene�icial for the entire Specht family, as it allows the couple’s two children to be part of the business. When they �irst opened in 2014, their kids were too young to be included in the couple’s comedy act. But the addition of the Youth Theater and its classes has allowed all the Spechts to get involved. “I’m really happy that it’s not something that we have separated from them,” Specht said about his children. “They’re

very much a part of it.” ImprovMANIA also teaches classes for adults and children in stand-up comedy, improvisation, and on-camera acting. Specht’s advice for anyone wishing to perform live comedy is to be unafraid of looking foolish in front of others. “The quicker you’re able to look vulnerable, the better you’re gonna be at this,” he said. Specht’s background is in business, working in the corporate world as a recruiter. He hadn’t really thought of performing until he started watching “Whose Line Is It Anyway,” the television show that has actors coming up with jokes and characters on the spot. “I never heard of this idea of making stuff up on stage and I just thought it looked impossible,” he said. Specht took some classes at Chicago’s

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itting in his opulent Mesa of�ice, Michael Pollack is proud of what he’s accomplished. Drive up and down Alma School Road and Pollack’s name is present in most strip malls. He’s refurbished and renovated shopping centers across the Valley, turning eyesores into viable business ventures. But there’s more to Pollack than that. He’s a frequent contributor to charities and he yearns to make the holidays happier by wildly decorating his Pollack Tempe Cinemas with more than a half-million-holiday lights. At 5:30 p.m. Thursday, November 21, the real estate entrepreneur will �lip the switch and offer free holiday movies at his cinema on the corner of McClintock and Elliot roads in Tempe. The movies—“Elf,” “Polar Express,” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”—will begin at 6:30 p.m. that night. “This is absolutely my favorite time

Chandler developer Michael Pollack will be offering free movies Nov. 21 at his Tempe moviehouse. (Special to GetOut)

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ImprovMANIA growing in size and impact BY KEVIN REAGAN GetOut Staff Writer

mprovMANIA is doubling in size and adding some room for its growing number of students and audience members. The downtown Chandler comedy venue on Arizona Avenue recently made a deal to take over an adjacent suite that will be transformed into a hangout spot for parents and patrons. David Specht, the club’s founder, said the deal adds 1,700 square-feet of space that will help support their various classes and performances. It’s a development Specht and his wife, Colleen, had not exactly imagined when they �irst opened their improvisational club �ive years ago. When they �irst started putting on comedy shows every Friday night, they

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we could be proud of. So, I just had it completely renovated as it had not been renovated since the �irst renovation, which was about 20 years ago when we took it over.” In Pollack’s Mesa of�ice is a memorabilia museum, so he had the wise thought to rotate in and out of the theater pieces from his collection. “We can’t really open the museum to the public because we also work in this building,” he said. “So, we bring pieces from the museum over to the theater and we rotate them in and out. People get a chance to see a portion of what we have here in the museum. There’s a reason that people like the theater, though. It’s because it delivers �irst-class service and atmosphere at very reasonable prices. “Unfortunately, there’s no real pro�it in that business. We own the shopping center, so we’re able to keep it going.” Light ‘em up The holiday light display isn’t easy to set up at the 85,000-square-foot center.

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It requires an eight- to 10-man crew about six weeks to hang the lights. “People don’t realize how big of a job it really is because it’s hard to fathom how big the whole plaza is,” he said. “If somebody’s decorating their house or when I used to do my of�ice—this of�ice building was always spectacular, and we had tens of thousands of people who would come by—it’s hard to judge. It was nothing compared to what it takes to do an entire shopping center.” That doesn’t count the landscaping and trees. “It’s rewarding to when people get really excited about it, though,” he said. “I get many letters or emails and they say for those few hours, they were able to put all their troubles and all their concerns behind them.” Pollack’s holiday merriment goes beyond the theater. He and his band perform on a glowing �loat during the Tempe Parade of Lights on Friday, November 29, and the APS Light Parade on Saturday, December 7. Both parades start at 7 p.m. As a special treat, Pollack’s team of

and Stephen Colbert. He later moved to Arizona, where he met his wife while performing with a group in Scottsdale. The couple realized

Chandler needed a comedy club of its own and decided to open ImprovMANIA. The Spechts just renewed their lease for another �ive years and are excited

“They were lower than a garage band,” he said with a hearty laugh. “My wife, Cheryl, knew I could play because she’d seen me play years ago when on our �irst date. The lead singer sounded like a cat that was getting its tail stepped on. “She asked me if I wanted to start a band. I said, ‘Start a band? Are you serious?’ The next thing I knew, I just formed this band. Back in the ’70s, when I quit, I said if I ever come back to music, I’m going to come back under my terms. I didn’t want to do it for money. I just do it for fun.” His bandmates are professional musicians, but Pollack just performs for the love of it. They only play charity events. “We did as many as 35 shows in one year and we never charged the charities anything,” he said proudly. “As a matter of fact, I pay the professional musicians I have myself. It’s just a good time for everyone.” Pollack Tempe Cinemas 1825 E. Elliot Road, Tempe 480-345-6461, pollacktempecinemas.com

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xotic cars, concept vehicles and cars installed with the latest automotive technologies will �ill the Phoenix Convention Center Thursday, Nov. 28, and Sunday, Dec. 1 for the 2019 model Arizona International Auto Show. Nearly 500 of the latest cars, trucks, crossovers, SUVs and alternative fuel options from 35 different manufacturers will be shown. Show spokeswoman DeeDee Taft said the event was designed to engage car lovers around the state and show off what new in the automotive world. With over six football �ields of car exhibits, it will be hard not to �ind something for everyone to enjoy. “Every car is completely unlocked and open,” Taft said. “They are ready for show-goers to climb on in and try them on for size. There’s nothing like physically sitting in your dream car.” The 2019 domestic models on the show �loor include the Chevrolet Blazer, Ford Ranger, Toyota RAV4, Nissan Altima and Nissan Kicks. Taft said popular attractions are the lowriders from area clubs and vehicles dating as far back as

will be showing off,” Taft said. “While you can’t buy a car at the show, it allows those looking to make a more accurate comparison of each of the car’s specs and features.” This year, the Arizona International Auto Show will feature a platform for car enthusiasts to learn more about the variety of fuSome sleek new models will make you drool at the Arizona International el-saving and environmenAuto Show if you’re a car buff. (Special to AFN) tally friendly options. This the 1920s. includes hydrogen fuel cell Exotic vehicles on display at the Penske models, gas-electric hybrids and plug-in Luxury Salon will turn heads including electric vehicles. models from Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferra“We are currently seeing a huge boom ri, Lamborghini, Maserati and Rolls-Royce. in electric and plug-in cars,” Taft said. Visitors can take a spin and get a feel “Visitors can expect to see a handful of for the performance and handling of these types of automobiles in the showmore than 75 new vehicles from man- case lineup.” ufacturers like Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford Family Day allows children 12 and and Toyota with the shows free, off-road younger to visit for free with a paying indoor test center. A professional driver adult. Activities like the American Famwill give riders a �irsthand experience of ily Kids Test Track, where young ones all that the vehicles have to offer. are invited to test drive electric cars on “This is so great for car lovers, regard- a mini-test track, will be sure to amuse a less if you are looking to buy or simply younger crowd. Thrilling racing simuladreaming of buying one of the autos we tors and a sel�ie station complete with a

12-foot tall Bumblebee Transformer will also be featured at the show this year. Courtesy of the Penske Museum, the 1984 Indianapolis 500 winning Indy car driven by the race car driver, Rick Mears will be on display. All attendees will receive a free, oneyear subscription to Motor Trend magazine with each online ticket order or box of�ice purchase “We’ve made this show an annual tradition in Phoenix. We hope this event draws in returning visitors as well as new guests who are full of turkey and ready to have a blast,” Taft said.

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What: Arizona International Auto Show Where: Phoenix Convention Center, 100 W. Third Street, Phoenix When: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, and Saturday, Nov. 30, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 Cost: $7-$11. More info: autoshowphoenix.com,

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Desert Vista High continues playoff march BY BRITTANY BOWYER AFN Contributing Writer

t came down to the very last play of the game, but the sixth-ranked Desert Vista Thunder held off No. 3 Perry to advance to the 6A semifinals with a 70-63 victory. It was an explosive game offensively for both teams, but Desert Vista’s defense was able to make the necessary stop on the final drive of the game to get the job done. Both teams played their hearts out for all four quarters of the game, making for an exciting night of football for the fans of both teams. “When you’ve got a guy like Chubba Purdy running that offense, they put up a lot of points. Defensively, we made great strides,” Desert Vista coach Dan Hinds said. “We talked to defense about making enough stops to win the game, and that’s what we did.” Desert Vista began the season as a favorite to contend for the Open Division

Desert Vista senior running back Tyson Grubbs said after the Thunder’s win against Perry in the quarterfinals it was the first time all season the team has been able to play all four quarters. (Cheryl Haselhorst/AFN Contributor)

championship, which pins the top eight teams from the 6A, 5A and 4A conferences into one playoff bracket.

However, injuries plagued the Thunder throughout the year, losing key twoway starters on the offensive and defensive lines along with skill players for various games. Hinds said leading up to the Thunder’s matchup with Perry he thought this was the healthiest his team had been all season. But even then, the Thunder were considered an underdog against a Perry team that had finished as a state runner up the last

two years. While the onslaught of points may have been a surprise to some, it showed the

type of firepower Desert Vista possesses. The Thunder will need that same type of firepower when they take on No. 7 Liberty in the 6A semifinals. The game was a back and forth battle from the start, but an exciting one none the less. By halftime, Desert Vista quarterback Parker Navarro had already passed for 263 yards, completing 14-of-17 passes to give the Thunder a 35-21 lead. Perry’s quarterback Chubba Purdy wasn’t too far behind Navarro, though, passing for 249 yards in the first half, completing seven of his 9 pass attempts. Both teams came back out fired up and ready to go, but ultimately, it would come down to Desert Vista’s ground game, which was able to generate nearly 175 more yards than Perry’s when the final buzzer rang. For Desert Vista’s ground attack, it was pretty much all senior running back Tyson Grubbs. Grubbs went off, racking up

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t’s a sport that has rarely ever been seen in Arizona, and one that has never had a team representing the Grand Canyon State. That is, until now. The Ice Denettes, a synchronized skating team made up of both boys and girls ranging from ages 5 to 18, has been practicing out of the Chandler and Scottsdale Ice Den locations for the past three years at the recreational level. They are the first team of this kind in Arizona. “There’s a need for this,” said Danette Trett, one of the founders of the Ice Denettes. “There’s a lot of kids that are loving skating but want to participate in a team sport. It’s very popular on the east coast but not so popular in the west. “California has a few teams, so it is starting to move this way. It’s kind of cool.” Named after the venue in which they practice, the Ice Denettes was established three years ago by Trett and Jai-

me Kalnicki, who both have extensive backgrounds in synchronized ice skating. Trett competed in show skating events dating back to when she was a kid. At the time, the sport was called precision skating. Kalnicki also competed. The two senior coaches recently Synergy, the Ice Denettes oldest and most competitive group, took fourth in their enlisted the help Team first competition in Irvine, Calif. on Saturday, Nov. 9. The other three Ice Denettes groups of Felicity Lothrop placed in the top two of their respective divisions. (Chris Mortenson/AFN Staff) and Jacqueline Benson. Lothrop, who moved the Valley dent at Arizona State University, dedicatlast November, competed in synchro- ing her time to help kids learn and comnized skating in her home state of New pete in the sport she also competes in and York. She also competed on the national loves. All of the coaches together have creatteam. Benson, meanwhile, is currently a stu- ed a family environment for the skaters,

which is an aspect they realized quickly kids need and want to help lead them toward success. “Ice skating isn’t like this traditionally, it’s very individual and you usually don’t have a community,” Kalnicki said. “We’ve all figured out recently that kids want and need that. We’ve started creating that atmosphere through parties and other activities. “We are doing things to build the team which these kids don’t have.” The entire coaching staff has seen exponential growth in the program since last year. The Ice Denettes previously had just two teams, made up of skaters from Ahwatukee, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale and elsewhere in the Valley. Now, however, there are four different teams that compete. With the influx of skaters brought along the opportunity to make the jump to a competitive skating league. It also meant the coaches had to hold auditions for specific teams in order

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nearly 140 rushing yards and two touchdowns in the game. Desert Vista had more than 700 yards of total offense at the end of the night, with senior quarterback Parker Navarro passing for nearly 435 yards. Navarro looked sharp in the game, completing 19-of-22 passes overall on the night, frequently connecting with receiver Elijah Ervin. Overall, Navarro passed for seven touchdowns, three of which were to Ervin. “It’s so memorable. This game is by far the craziest game I’ve ever been a part of. When the stage is big, it’s an opportunity to have a big performance, so I executed what I had planned and I’m glad everything worked out,” Navarro said. For Ervin, this win was one he’d been hungry for since last season. Ervin touched on how much he had been anticipating this game, and how being able to reach the end zone three different times in the game was a testament to all of the hard work and dedication put in by not only himself but all of his teammates. “We’ve been working for this since last year. We wanted our revenge. I love everyone on this team and we’ve just got to build on this now,” Ervin said. Perry’s season came to a heartbreaking close with the loss. While the Pumas were scratching and clawing all night, the defense struggled to make crucial stops on

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to enter them in as a group into a category that matched their skill level. Team Rising Stars was created for the intermediate skill level, where some of the youngest skaters participate. The Ice Denettes also have Team Unity, which is the next level up from the Rising Stars, Team Harmony and Team Synergy, which competes in the Open Juvenile Division, the most competitive of the four. On Saturday, Nov. 9, the Ice Denettes took part in the Synchronized Fall Classic in Irvine, Calif. It was their first-ever competition at the competitive level. But that didn’t stop them from impressing on a national stage. Team Synergy place fourth out of 13 teams, while Team Harmony and Unity both placed second. Team Rising Stars, the youngest group, placed first overall. “This is a project we put together for four different teams, which we were told we probably wouldn’t be able to do, but we did it,” Kalnicki said. “Nobody does this is Arizona, so there really isn’t someone we can model after. We are the first and the only team. “We are kind of figuring things out as

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game. Senior quarterback Jonah Guevara has thrown for 1,414 yards and 16 touchdowns this season, while also rushing for 649 yards and two more touchdowns. The trio of seniors Joseph Forney and Jace Accurso, as well as freshman Zaccheus Cooper, present a probDesert Vista wide receiver Elijah Ervin helped lead the Thunder to a shootout victory over lem in the backPerry in the 6A Conference quarterfinals on Friday night. (Cheryl Haselhorst/AFN Contributor) field for opposing a number of plays. Coach Preston Jones defenses as they all have more than 300 is still proud of his team for all they were yards rushing this season. The Lions defense has found ways to able to accomplish this year. “Only one team’s happy at the end of the limit opposing offenses this season but year,” Jones said. “We’ve got a good group has only seen two that compare to Desof kids, I’m real proud of them, and as you ert Vista. The first was Pinnacle on Oct. can see, they showed their resiliency and 18 in a game Liberty lost. The second, a fought until the last play and still almost last-second loss to Chaparral behind the arm of senior quarterback Jack Miller. pulled it off somehow. Both Liberty and Desert Vista have been “I’m proud of them. Of course, we want to win more, but there are more things in battle-tested this season, which sets up one of the top semifinals matchups taking life than just wins and losses.” Liberty presents a tough task in itself. place Friday night. But if history says anyThe Lions are coming off two big wins thing, this could prove to be a good night over La Joya and Mountain View, where for the Thunder. The last time Desert Vista advanced to they averaged just over 60 points per

The Ice Denettes, Arizona’s only synchronized skating team, has skaters ages 5-18 competing in four different groups at national competitions. (Chris Mortenson/AFN Staff)

we go.” The Ice Denettes plan to compete in another competition in San Diego, Calif. in March. Before then, however, the coaching staff is planning to put together an exhibition here in the Valley in the next couple of months. Their main goal is to continue to grow the team to add groups for competition. Auditions will be held in March, so they go into the summer months with the

different groups already established for competitions in the fall. “We want to set up the program when the summer hits so when we go into the competitive season, we are ready instead of still trying to choreograph and find music,” Trett said. The Ice Denettes welcome all skaters to join the team, however, some skating experience is required. Each skater is responsible for paying for their own equip-

the semifinals was in 2011, the same year the Thunder went on to defeat Hamilton in the state title game to claim the program’s m o s t recent Desert Vista senior quarterback Parker Navarro, who threw seven touchdown pass- c h a m p i es against Perry, now leads the Thunder to onship. the semifinals for the first time since 2011. Sixth(Cheryl Haselhorst/AFN Contributor) ranked Desert Vista will take on No. 7 Liberty on Friday night at Mountain Pointe High School. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. “We’ve been talking the whole season about playing four quarters, and we haven’t really been able to do that all season,” Grubbs said. “We knew that nobody has seen us play four quarters, we hadn’t even seen us play four quarters, and we knew it would be dangerous. We just put it all together tonight.” AFN Sports Editor Zach Alvira contributed to this report.

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MD’S LANDSCAPING

• Sprinkler/Drip Repairs • New Installs Poly/PVC • Same Day Service

Drip Systems Installed, Valves/Timer Repairs

Let’s get your Watering System working again! System Checks • Drip Checks

N 5-YEAR WARRA

480.654.5600

azirrigation.com Cutting Edge LLC • ROC 21671

FREE ESTIMATES! CALL 24 HOURS 25 Yrs Exp. I Do All My Own Work! Call Mark

Landscape Design/Installation

CDS LANDSCAPING

Irrigation Systems & Outdoor Lighting C - Caring alls Repairs & Instuse. D - Dedicated for long term ing S - Service No Landscap . Maintenance

• Evening & Weekend Service Only • You Pay Labor & Materials Only Rated 4.9 • ROC#312942 on homeadvisor.com

480-580-4419

Owner: David “Ray” Smith

New & Re-Do Design and Installation

Affordable | Paver Specialists All phases of landscape installation. Plants, cacti, sod, sprinklers, granite, concrete, brick, Kool-deck, lighting and more!

Free Estimates 7 Days a Week! ROC# 186443 • BONDED

480.844.9765

480-940-8196 theplugman.com

FREE FERTILIZER & SOIL AMENDMENT TREATMENTS WITH ALL SERVICES FERTILIZER PROGRAMS • SOIL TESTING • DETHATCHING

ROC 282663 • BONDED • INSURED YOUR LAWN EXPERT SINCE 1995

Artistic

LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS LLC Owner/Operator Greg Bodell-20 Years Experience

Landscape Design/Installation

• Reliable Maintenance Services–Clean Ups • All Irrigation Repairs–Installation–Timers & Valves • Quality Paver & Travertine Installation • Landscape Design–Remodels–Installation • Landscape Lighting Installation–Repair • Artificial Turf Installation–Professional Tree Care

480-459-9430 Serving the Valley for over 28 years

The Possibilities are Endless

Custom Design and Renovation turning old to new

ALL OUR PRODUCTS ARE PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA!

0% DOWN (OAC) Credit Union West

Minimum required. Must present ad. Expires 12-31-19

Arizona Specialty Landscape

FREE ESTIMATES

INCLUDED IN EVERY PACKAGE: • New custom doors • New dovetail drawers • Soft-close hinges, tracks and more

with purchase of a granite or quartz countertop

25 Years exp (480) 720-3840

25 years exp. Call Now (480) 720-3840

Affordable | Reliable | Honest | On-Time | Attention to Detail

WE DO ALL THE WORK

FREE SINK & FAUCET

Not a licensed contractor

WANT A GREEN LAWN?

YOUR #1 CABINET REFACING COMPANY IN THE VALLEY 39 Years of Masterful Craftsmanship

with any cabinet replacing project

TRIMMING

Referred out of Ewing Irrigation Not a licensed contractor.

Why re-do when you can RE-NEW?

FREE HARDWARE

TREE

Drip/Install/Repair & Tune ups!

480.295.2279

david@swo-of-artworks.com Home Improvement

Juan Hernandez

SPRINKLER

WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED!

daveshomerepair@yahoo.com • Se Habla Español

LANDSCAPING

Landscape Maintenance Juan Hernandez

480.721.4146

Irrigation

www.NowPlumbing.net

Home Remodeling

Landscape Maintenance

Call Lance White

NOT A LICENSED CONTRACTOR

Full Service & Repair on ALL Gas Fireplaces

Landscape Maintenance

WE WILL BEAT ANY WRITTEN ESTIMATE FREE In-Home Estimates

480-361-3121

Re-NewCabinets.com Visit Our Showroom!

6503 W Frye Rd, Suite 1 Chandler, AZ 85228 Licensed, Bonded, Insured - ROC#293053

Custom Built-ins, BBQs, Firepits, Fireplaces, Water Features, Re-Designing Pools, Masonry, Lighting, Tile, Flagstone, Pavers, Culture Stone & Travertine, Synthetic Turf, Sprinkler/Drip, Irrigation Systems, Clean ups & Hauling

Call for a FREE consultation and Estimate

We can do all your landscaping needs and more! No job too small or too big! Licensed Bonded Insured ROC#318553 •

•

D&L SPRINKLER SERVICE Landscape Lighting Wi-Fi Irrigation & Lighting timers Misting Systems

MOST REPAIRS

UNDER $100 We Do Installs! Warranty On All Work

To learn more about us, view our photo gallery at: ShadeTreeLandscapes.com

dandlsprinklerservice.com

Bonded/Insured/Licensed • ROC #225923

Not a Licensed Contractor

480-730-1074

602.329.3396

CLASSIFIEDS Landscape Maintenance

Complete Lawn Service & Weed Control

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$25 per visit.

Starting @ $60/Month!

Install/Design We do it all!

• One Month Free Service

Ahw. Res - 30 yrs Exp Free Estimates. Call Pat (480) 343-0562

Not a licensed contractor

• Licensed, Bonded Insured for your protection.

Painting

Landscape Maintenance

Call for our 3 Month Trial Special!

Plumbing

Jose Dominguez Painting & Drywall SEE OUR AD IN DRYWALL! Quick Response to your Call! 15 Years Exp 480-266-4589

AHWATUKEE SPECIAL $

Off 40work done *Any

Not a licensed contractor

Classifieds: 480-898-6465

• Call or Text for a Free Quote

kjelandscape.com • ROC#281191

480-586-8445

Specials

Lawn Mowing Starts At $40 Full Service Starts At $70 15 + Yrs Exp! All English Speaking Crew

SONORAN LAWN

480-745-5230

Is your lawn ready for the holidays? Call for a clean up.

MISSED THE DEADLINE? Call us to place your ad online!

480-898-6564

Limo Services

SPECIAL

$35 AIRPORT SEDAN SERVICES AHW/AIRPORT OR AIRPORT/AHW

*GRATUITY NOT INCLUDED

Choose us for all your transportation needs

“We get your house looking top notch!” ★ Interior/Exterior Painting ★ Drywall Repair & Installation ★ Popcorn Ceiling Removal

★ Elastomaric Roof Coating ★ Epoxy Floors ★ Small Job Specialist

Scott Mewborn, Owner 480-818-1789

Other Services Weddings/Parties Night out on the town

License #ROC 298736

602.348.2141 Keep this number in your cell as your Ahwatukee Transportation Service.

Way2GoTransport.com

480-825-6272 Painting SUN TECH

PAINTING INC.

Serving Ahwatukee Since 1987 Interior / Exterior • High Quality Materials & Workmanship • Customer Satisfaction Free Est imates • Countless References • Carpentry Services Now Available Visit us at Suntechpaintingaz.com or view our video promo at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM5pbvpZJlg

HOME IMPROVEMENT & PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE Dunn Edwards Quality Paint Small Stucco/Drywall Repairs

We Are State Licensed and Reliable!

Free Estimates • Senior Discounts

480-338-4011

ROC#309706

East Valley PAINTERS

Most service advertisers have an ROC# or "Not a licensed contractor" in their ad, this is in accordance to the AZ state law.

602.625.0599 ROC #155380 Family Owned • Free Estimates

The Valley’s Premier Painters Proudly Serving Ahwatukee for 15 Years! Family Owned & Operated Residential • Commercial • Best Painters EVER! • Epoxy Floors & Concrete Coatings • Interior & Exterior ROC 304267 • Licenced & Bonded

THE MOST READ PAPER in Ahwatukee!

“Professional, Punctual & Clean”

ACP is 100% Veteran Owned

Paint Interior & Exterior • Drywall Repair Light Carpentry • Power Washing • Textures Matched Popcorn Removal • Pool Deck Coatings Garage Floor Coatings • Color Consulting

10% OFF

We Beat Competitors Prices & Quality Free Estimates! Home of the 10-Year Warranty!

480-688-4770

www.eastvalleypainters.com Bonded/Insured • ROC#153131

Like us on Facebook to stay current & Receive 5% Off Services

www.AcpPaintingllc.com Licensed - Bonded - Insured ROC 290242

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Voted #1

Family Owned & Operated

FREE ESTIMATES • CALL TODAY!

(480)785-6323

NOTICE TO READERS:

Now Accepting all major credit cards

Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC): The advertising requirements of the statute does not prevent anyone from placing an ad in the yellow pages, on business cards, or on flyers. What it does require under A.R.S. §32-1121A14(c) http://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/01165.htm, is that the advertising party, if not properly licensed as a contractor, disclose that fact on any form of advertising to the public by including the words "not a licensed contractor" in the advertisement. Again, this requirement is intended to make sure that the consumer is made aware of the unlicensed status of the individual or company. Contractors who advertise and do not disclose their unlicensed status are not eligible for the handyman's exception. Reference: http://www.azroc.gov/invest/licensed_by _law.html As a consumer, being aware of the law is for your protection. You can check a businesses ROC status at: http://www.azroc.gov/

CLASSIFIEDS

NOVEMBER 20, 2019 | AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS

Plumbing

Pool Service / Repair

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

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

Our services include: Sinks, Toilets, Faucets, Water Heaters, Garbage Disposal, Drain Cleaning, Pressure Reducing Valves, Pressure Vacuum Breakers, Hot Water Circulation Systems, Main Service Valves and Hose Taps.

(480) 279-4155

PlumbSmart Plumbing Heating & Air

4995

DRAIN CLEANING

OFF REPAIR 1st time customers

480-405-7099

3,995!

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

480.399.ROCK (7625)

Experience, Service and Price

Find out why our customers become customers for life! Over 700 five-star Google reviews!

FREE ESTIMATES

ItsJustPlumbSmart.com

602-546-POOL 7 6 6 5

www.barefootpoolman.com

1st Month of Service FREE

Licensed, Bonded & Insured ROC# 272001

See our Before’s and After’s on Facebook

For a limited time

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BEST PLACE TO MAKE

Monthly Service & Repairs Available

www.clrpoolservice.com

Ahw Resident • Owner Operated Maintenance & Repair Professional and Superior Service

We maintain, repair and service all types of pools, equipment, filters, cleaning systems, fresh water and salt water systems

Call me, Howard:

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AE &Sons Pool Plaster Company

All Complete Pool Renovations Pebble • White Plaster • New Pool Builds Tile • Deck • Pump & Filters

AZPoolExpert.com BBB Member (advertised offers cannot be combined)

$25 OFF

Filter Cleaning!

480.231.9651

We are A+ Rated by the BBB and stand behind our work with a Lifetime Warranty. Call us for the BEST SERVICE and PRICES in the East Valley! Thank you Mesa for Voting us #1

CLR Pool Service LLC

($85 Value)

200 OFF! Water Heaters 0% FINANCING

FREE SERVICE CALLS

IT NEW A/C UN

Pool Service / Repair

charles@clrpoolservice.com

Licensed • Bonded • Insured • ROC 189848

FREE Estimates • BEST Prices

Not a licensed contractor.

Juan Hernandez Pavers • Concrete • Water Features • Sprinkler Repair

602-505-8066 Cell Se Habla Espanõl

Lic’d, Bonded • ROC #235771 • ROC #235770

PPebbleOcracking, O L Plaster R Epeeling, P ARebar IR showing, Pool Light out? I CAN HELP!

FALL SPECIAL! $500 OFF COMPLETE REMODEL! 25 Years Experience • Dependable & Reliable

Call Juan at

480-720-3840 PLUMBING GREEN POOL Not a licensed contractor.

$35.00 Off Any Service Call Today!

A+ RATED

We Repair or Install ROC # 272721

AHWATUKEE’S #1 PLUMBER Licensed • Bonded • Insured

704.5422

(480)

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GREEN POOL

LLC

CLEAN UP & REPAIR

SERVICING THE VALLEY FOR OVER 25 YEARS

350

Acid Wash

FREE Estimates FREE Pool Inspections Specializing in Expert Tile Cleaning & Acid Wash PROFESSIONAL • WEEKLY POOL SERVICE • REPAIRS

480-208-1808 CERTIFIED • BONDED • INSURED

Roofing

TILE ROOFING SPECIALISTS

10% OFF COMPLETE UNDERLAYMENT Commercial & Residential Family Owned & Operated AZROC #283571 | CONTRACTOR LIC. AZROC #312804 CLASS CR4 | FULLY INSURED

FREE ESTIMATES 602-736-3019

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AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS | NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Roofing

Window Cleaning

Family Owned & Operated for over 30 years

aOver 30 Years of Experience aLicensed, Bonded & Insured

John’s Window Cleaning

Roofing

is your roof

ROC #152111

Quality Repairs & Re-Roofs Complimentary & Honest Estimates

Tiles, shingles, flat, repairs & new work Free Estimates • Ahwatukee Resident

480-460-7602

480-706-1453

Licensed/Bonded/Insured • ROC #236099

Ask us about our discount for all Military and First Responders!

PHILLIPS ROOFING LLC

www.porterroofinginc.com

Member of ABM Valleywide

Monsoon Ready? Let seasoned pros

Inside & Out Up to 30 Panes Additional Panes $3 ea. Screens Cleaned $3 ea. pane

SPEND A LITTLE…

MAKE A LOT!

Mobile Re-Screening

480-201-6471 Roofing

roofing needs

Spencer 4 HIRE ROOFING Valley Wide Service 480-446-7663

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 223367

1-Story $145 2-Story $165

handle all your

Call our office today!

Over 30 yrs. Experience

The Owners Clean Your Windows!

CR 42 DUAL

623-873-1626 All employees verified Free estimates on all roofs 36 Years experience in AZ Licensed contractor since 2006

Licensed, Bonded, Insured

• New Roofs • Re-Roofs • Repairs Tile • Foam • Shingles • Patios

10% OFF with this ad

Ahwatukee’s Premier Tile & Foam Roofer!

phillipsroofingaz.com phillipsroofing@cox.net

Check Us Out Remodeling

Spring into Summer with a NEW Kitchen, Bathroom or Windows Put Our Experience to Work for You!

EARLY DEADLINES

FREE Estimates • Credit Cards OK www.spencer4hireroofing.com ROC#244850 | Insured | Bonded

November 28 Edition Deadlines on November 19 at Noon Classifieds/Obituaries: 480-898-6465 class@timespublications.com

Roofing

We also offer Energy Efficient Window Replacement

The Most Detailed Roofer in the State

• TUB TO SHOWER CONVERSIONS • KITCHEN & BATHROOM REMODELS • MASTER BATHROOM WALK IN SHOWERS

25 MONTHS $ NO INTEREST 500 NO PAYMENTS ABA

www.abahomeremodeling.com

HOME REMODELING

KITCHEN • WINDOWS • BATHROOMS OVER 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE REMODELING HOMES

Gift card to Lowe’s with Quote off project

DON’T OVER PAY! Call or text us TODAY!

480.988.1903 BONDED & INSURED • ROC#271056

Tim KLINE Roofing, LLC Roofs Done Right...The FIRST Time! 15-Year Workmanship Warranty on All Complete Roof Systems

www.timklineroofing.com

FREE Estim a and written te proposal

480-357-2463 R.O.C. #156979 K-42 • Licensed, Bonded and Insured

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NOVEMBER 20, 2019 | AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS

palmabrisa.com

COMING SOON FROM THE MID $400’s!

A new gated resort community is coming soon in the Ahwatukee Foothills with a dramatically different style. It feels exclusive, but also lively and exciting — and it's called Palma Brisa. • Modern resort-style gated community with stately palms

• Diverse architecture: Modern Bungalow, Urban Farmhouse, Italian Cottage, Andalusian, Modern Craftsman, French Country, and Spanish Mission

• Four amenity areas connected by expansive lawns • Homes from 1,700 sq. ft. to 4,000 sq. ft.

ERIC WILLIAMS

480-641-1800

TERRY LENTS

© Copyright 2019 Blandford Homes, LLC. No offer to sell or lease may be made prior to issuance of Final Arizona Subdivision Public Report. Offer, terms, and availability subject to change without prior notice. Renderings are artist’s conceptions and remain subject to modification without notice.

AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS | NOVEMBER 20, 2019

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4,325

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in Rebates

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condenser coil rinse Your Hometown Air Conditioning Specialist if accessible OR 0% APR

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SINCE 1982 ROC #C39-312643

condenser coil rinse if accessible RESIDENTIAL ONLY

WITH THE PURCHASE OF A NEW A/C SYSTEM INSTALLATION

480-893-8335

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480-725-7303 480-893-8335 www.BrewersAC.com

RESIDENTIAL ONLY

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A+ Rating

www.BrewersAC.com SINCE 1982 ROC #C39-312643

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