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rizona education officials are sponsoring a bill improving oversight of “non-certified educators,’’ plugging loopholes some accused sex offenders, and others with questionable backgrounds, have used to slip through in the past. “Uncertified educators’’ represent a broad category of school professionals, which includes about 6,000 people working in both school districts and charter schools. They would include coaches, student teachers and some administrators who have regular or occasional interaction with students. “There are gaps where fingerprint identification cards aren’t necessary for people working with kids,’’ said Alicia Williams, executive director of the Arizona Board of Ed-

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ucation. If it becomes law, the bill could impact about 2,000 uncertified school district employees throughout the state and 4,000 charter school employees. Williams said about 60 percent of charter school teachers are certified, while 40 percent are non-certified. Williams said the bill is in draft form and will be introduced in the legislative session beginning next month. The bill essentially would extend the rules already applied to certified educators to uncertified teachers as well. School districts and charter schools would be required to submit a list of all educators working with children to the state Board of Education, a practice already followed by the vast majority of districts and charter schools. “We’re trying to have oversight of unprofessional and immoral conduct,’’ Williams said.

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The board currently has authority to investigate certified educators and to take action against them. During the 2018-19 school year, the board disciplined 131 educators throughout the state. The variety of disciplines included revocation of certification, surrender, suspension, and a letter of censure, Williams said. So far, 74 educators have been disciplined during the 2019-2020 school year, with another 21 are scheduled to come before the board at the Dec. 13 meeting. Williams stressed she is not attempting to expand certification, but the bill would subject non-certified educators to the same sort of discipline as certified educators. She said she is working with state Rep. Michelle Udall, R-Mesa, a former Mesa Pub-

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he three homeowners were frustrated as they peppered the Foothills Community Association board with questions. By Sept. 25, it had become a ritual in some ways for Rafael deLuna III, David Randolph and Rob Doherty – and others – who had questions and concerns about why the board did, or didn’t, take action on a wide variety of issues. On Sept. 25, the three men wanted to know why the board spent less than five minutes discussing its $2 million operating budget for the coming year before adopting it. Why it met behind closed doors for nearly an hour without stating a reason, as required by law. Why it awarded a company a $30,000 contract to print a quarterly magazine without taking bids. Their questions continued. Their frustration mounted.

And after that meeting, they had enough. Now, Randolph, a 16-year Foothills homeowner, and Doherty, a 22-year homeowner in the community, have launched a petition drive to get a special election on five bylaw reforms before the association holds its annual board election in April. In October, it looked like a special election wouldn’t be necessary. Board member Drew Porter had announced creation of a bylaws committee that would be made up of “two or three board members and five to seven” residents. “A wonderful idea,” said board President Bill Fautsch, who joined the unanimous vote to approve the committee’s creation. Board member Michael Owen told the audience: “We’re having to change our culture. We have done thing on behalf of the association,

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empe Union High School Governing Board is expected to hear students at its meeting tonight renew their year-old plea for more attention to mental health issues in the district. The contingent of students from all Tempe Union High Schools has been organized by Armando Montero, who graduated in May from Desert Vista High School but hasn’t given up his campaign for more mental health services in the district’s high schools. A year ago, Montero and other students appeared before the board as their counterparts in the statewide student movement called March for Our Lives appeared before numerous school boards with the same plea. “We still want to make sure we are heard; more attention needs to be paid to suicide prevention, mental health, social-emotional well-being in general,” said Montero, no a student at Arizona State University. In the year that has transpired since he and other students appeared before Tempe Union and other governing boards, Montero said, not enough has been done to address student well-being. “One of the biggest things we tried working on was having the student advisory committees at all of the seven schools,” Montero said. He said students met with Superintendent Kevin Mendivil and with his help a pilot committee was started at Desert Vista. “Since the end of the last school year and the beginning of this year, we’ve gotten promises from him of, ‘Yes, we’ll start doing this. I’ll start finding some kids. We’ll start working on it with other schools. And it’s gone absolutely nowhere,” Monero said. “I know they have hired a new social-emotional well-being coordinator at the district,” he continued. “But she’s only part time. Her workload is insane. I’m not sure how many hours she’s working, but I know she’s only working a couple of days.” He said there have been suicide attempts by students in the district but “it’s just swept under the rug.” “So, I think there are still lots of issues the district is facing and something needs to be done,” he added, At the state level, Montero said he and other students are equally frustrated. The governor and Legislature made $20 million available to districts, but they have a choice between hiring counselors or school resource officers. Moreover, the board indicated months ago the money would likely not be distributed until this month or later since it had to develop a process for allocating it. “I don’t think the $20 million has even been distributed yet,” Montero said. “But we don’t believe it should be used to hire school resource officers.” “There really isn’t much discussion around mental health,” Montero said. “There is discussion about school safety, but I think one of the biggest things that needs to be kind of addressed is the link between mental health

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ummit School in Ahwatukee recently participated in Jumpstart’s 14th annual Read for the Record campaign. “Read for the Record” is a global effort to raise awareness about the importance of building early literacy and language skills for EVERY child so all children have the opportunity to enter kindergarten prepared to succeed. “During Read for the Record, adults celebrate the transformative power of books by reading to children in their communities,” Summit spokeswoman Sara Chambers said, adding: “This act creates a positive association with reading and learning and highlights the social-emotional benefits that occur from one-to-one reading. Collectively, participants attempt to beat the world record for the most people reading the same book at the same time.” Sharing high-quality picture books with young children is at the core of

speakers. They included: Rachel McCabe, Summit parent, and actress from Childsplay; Melissa Risher, owner of Crumbl in Ahwatukee who also supplied cookies; Claire Shoenharts, a professor emeritus of Northern Arizona University College of Education; Rusty Brand of StrongMind and Marilee DelPra, CEO of First Things First. “Our children took such delight in hearing this beautiful story being read by members of our larger Summit community. They shared insights, asked and answered questions and welcomed our guests with warmth and kindness,” said Andrea Benkel, Summit’s assistant head of school. Summit has participated in Jumpstart’s Read for the Record since its inception. Ruth Strubank was instrumental in starting Read for the Record many years ago as the first preschool director of Summit, then called Tesseract.

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or almost 10 years, Ahwatukee musician Sharon Chen struggled with constantly misdiagnosed health problems. Now she composes music to stand up for what she considers flaws in the healthcare system, which she believes, prolonged her suffering needlessly. “It’s frustrating. Physically, you’re tired, mentally, emotionally. You have to fight the system,” said Sharon Chen, who was diagnosed with two brain tumors earlier this year. The Maryland native, 52, who began playing violin when she was 4 ½, graduate from Harvard University in 1989 as an honors dual concentrator in music and East Asian languages and civilizations. After moving to Arizona in 1998, she taught violin lessons and performed professionally for several years, until she was forced to retire in 2010 due to her medical issues. Before her tumor diagnosis, Chen also was suffering from arthritis and severe anemia, which further complicated her

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press her exasperation. Through her frustration, Chen continued to keep fighting for answers, which she finally found earlier this year. After another MRI in March, doctors finally found the tumor causing her medical issues as well as another smaller clinoid tumor on her optic nerve and carotid artery, which is currently being monitored for growth, Chen said. The tumor, which had created the balance problems, is an acoustic neuroma, a noncancerous tumor located on her hearing and balance nerve in her inner auditory canal. “This kind of tumor is extremely rare,” Chen said. “I don’t know if people know about, but it’s only like 1 in 100,000 people have it.” After discussing treatment options with two different doctors, Chen said she was left with two choices: Undergo radiation to try and stop the tumor’s growth or have it removed. “The tumor is right by the facial nerve and the hearing nerve, so the radiation could also cause facial paralysis,” she ex-

plained. Chen chose surgery despite the risk of losing her hearing, she said. The surgery was performed a month ago and the acoustic neuroma was completely removed. Although the larger tumor was removed, Chen said she still has a long road ahead of her. She will have to go through rehabilitation to work on her balance, and doctors will still be keeping a close watch on the other, smaller tumor. Throughout this entire medical journey, Chen said one thing kept her going: Composing and producing music. “If people listen to my music, they can get a sense of who I am,” she said. “Through my pain, my music came as an expression of my voice to stand up for the injustice of the healthcare system,” Chen said on her GoFundMe.com site, where she is raising money to pay for her medical costs – which even with her medical insurance are extremely high. Chen also said she wants to help others who are dealing with undiagnosed health problems. Her site is: gofundme.com/f/rare-brain-tumor-awareness.

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very active outside of our club, like with Porter, we want to assist them with their endeavors. We share these items at our meeting and invite members to help out. We always have a great turn out.” Key Club is an international service organization found in many schools. The Horizon Honors club tutors grades 7 - 12, schedules food-packing trips to Feed my Starving Children, assists the Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club with their annual Easter parade, collects pajamas for Phoenix Children’s Hospital patients and volunteers for holiday bell ringing for the Salvation Army,” Duet said. The son of Michael and Diane Minium and a member of Troop 364, Porter and his volunteers planted the 20 trees, painted picnic benches, bleachers and grills and cleaned the playground at Vista Canyon Park. Besides the Key Club, he also got an assist from Pack 364, Pack 376, Troop 364, Troop 77, Troop 945 and members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

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lic Schools Governing Board member, on sponsoring the legislation. Udall, who is also a part-time MPS math teacher at Red Mountain High School, chairs the State House Education Committee. “With the idea, the concept, I am 100 percent aboard,’’ Udall told the Tribune, adding she needs to review the bill’s language carefully before deciding whether to file it, possibly within the next couple of weeks. Udall said the primary loophole involves teachers accused of a crime, but the case for whatever reason either never reaches law enforcement or does not result in charges being filed. By addressing the loophole, “we are not allowing them to shuffle from school to school,’’ she said. Certified teachers, principals and school superintendents are required to obtain the fingerprint clearance cards, which are monitored by the state Department of Public Safety. The standard of proof used by the board in disciplining certified educators is lower than the proof beyond reasonable doubt standard used in criminal courts. Williams said an expanded safety net would allow the board to discipline certified and non-certified educators who, for one reason or another, have been accused of crimes, but have not been prosecuted or convicted. “We have to prove the conduct more than likely occurred,’’ she said. “It’s all about keeping kids safe.’’ The board approved the effort to get a bill introduced and some draft language at its Oct. 28 meeting and the proposed legislation was under review by the state Legislative Counsel’s Office. “The most significant recommendation permits the state to investigate and take action against non-certified educators who engage in immoral or unprofessional conduct,’’ according to board documents. The draft language in the bill backs up with the requirement school districts report such suspected instances to the Department of Education in writing as soon as possible. Although the measure is in its infancy, two major education organizations, the Arizona School Boards Association and the Arizona Charter Schools Association, both said they support it conceptually. Chris Kotterman, director of govern-

ment relations for the School Boards Association, said he supports additional oversight of non-certified educators. He said it makes sense for the state to add non-certified educators to the tracking system already in place for certified employees. Certified educators already have an identification number districts can track. “It’s just going to a web site and making sure an educator’s identification number is clear,’’ Kotterman said. “From our perspective, we are in support of the state board having oversight.’’ If the bill is approved, “It provides a mechanism to attack allegations across districts,’’ he said. In other words, a district in central Phoenix would know when a red flag was raised about a job candidate in another district miles away, such as Mesa or Chandler. The draft language specifically directs school districts to check the Educator Information System’ before hiring certified or non-certified personnel. Some exceptions include transportation, food service and maintenance employees. Kotterman and Udall both said school bus drivers are required to get the fingerprint cards under different legislation. Jake Logan, president and CEO of the Arizona Charter Association, said he also supports expanded oversight and praised the state board for initiating the legislation. “I do think it’s something we can work out. I am in support of the concept,’’ Logan said. “We are very supportive of the concept no one has access to children who have slipped through the cracks.’’ “There ought to be a mechanism in place so we know we have done everything possible to make sure children are safe.’’ Logan said he would have opposed legislation expanding certification. He said state statutes allow charter schools the flexibility to select the best teachers possible, even if they are not certified. “If Bill Gates wanted to teach computers, it would be a good thing,’’ he said. The Legislature last year approved a law allowing noncertified individuals to be hired as substitute teachers. But protecting children is a non-partisan issue and student safety is a high priority for all schools, whether they are district or charter, Logan said. “I am optimistic we can get something done this year,’’ Logan said. “I can think of no higher priority than protecting our students.’’

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Bobcat kills another loved Ahwatukee pet AFN NEWS STAFF

bobcat ruined Melissa Patno’s holiday and changed her life forever. Just around dusk Nov. 22, the bobcat got into her home, which backs up to Desert Foothills Parkway between Chandler Boulevard and the freeway, and seized her 9-pound Pomeranian, a family pet of nearly 15 years By the time Patno and her husband found little Drake Teddy, it was too late. “He was alone in the backyard, Patno said. “My daughter heard him yelp as he was either coming inside or going outside through the doggie door. I went out shortly after to look for him in the yard, but could not find him. “My husband and I went down to the wash with a flashlight and located the bobcat with our dog. My husband scared it away and gathered our dog’s remains.” Patno said the cat apparently jumped onto the back wall to get into the yard “and then took our dog back over the wall.” The attack was the latest reported incident in a string of assaults on pets in Ah-

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Like coyotes, bobcats are attracted by pet food, outside watering bowls, unsecured garbage cans, fruit under trees, unattended small pets and areas providing shelter, Allen says, noting they can jump as high as 12 feet and “easily clear standard 6’ block wall fencing.” He advises people who encounter a bobcat should scare it away by making loud noises, waving hands or sticks in the air or throwing whatever is available or using mace or pepper spray. “Move toward other people or areas of safety,” he advises. “Keep eye contact and do not run away.” To keep them away from your property, Allen advises to leave no food sources, including fruit under trees; secure garbage can lids, keep bushes and grass short, and install motion-sensing lights and sprinklers. Patno hopes people in the general area where she lives will alert to the “bobcat preying in our neighborhood and watch their small pets very closely.” For now, she and her family are dealing with their loss. “We are heartbroken and devastated to lose our beloved family pet,” she said.

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hoenix City Councilman Michael Nowakowski apparently jumped the gun by announcing on social media a party will be held Dec. 21 to open the South Mountain Freeway. ”We have not yet made an announcement about any events. When I have something to share, I will,” said Tom Herrmann, Arizona Department of Transportation spokesman. Nowakowski posted on various social media sites a confusing graphic showing a map of the 22-mile freeway with an arrow pointing to Elliot Road and the I-10 and text said people will be able to walk,

run, bike and otherwise party along the freeway. Some ADOT representatives previously told lawmakers, privately, the freeway will open the week of Dec. 20. But at the Nov. 18 meeting of the Ahwatukee Foothills Village Planning Committee, an ADOT representative who appeared for a freeway project update said no opening date has been set. The representative said there would likely be a party similar to those held in the past to mark the opening of other freeway segments in Maricopa County. The $1.7-billion, eight-lane freeway will connect the Chandler and West 59th Street interchanges of Interstate 10.

Although stretches of the freeway appear to still need paving, ADOT is hoping its deadline for end-of-the-year completion will be met by Connect202Partners, is the consortium of builders designing and building the freeway. Even if the freeway is officially opened by the end of this month, considerable work still needs to be done. “After the freeway opens, our primary work will include the 32nd Street interchange, constructing the multi-use path and landscaping, along with some other tasks,” Herrmann said. “The multi-use path and the 32nd Street interchanged are expected to be completed next summer.”

The interchange was added to the project last year after an ADOT survey showed strong public support for it. The agency had dropped plans for it five years ago after a citizens advisory group had urged no interchange at 32nd, ADOT said. Herrmann also said the half-divergent diamond interchanges at 17th Avenue and Desert Foothills Parkway appear to be giving motorists no problems. Those interchanges, used on freeways in a few other states, are the first of their kind in Arizona. “I’ve had the chance to observe and traffic is moving nicely at both locations,” Herrmann said.

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on behalf of the homeowners, without doing it by the book. You folks are now saying ‘we want to see it done by the book.’ “It’s taken a little longer than maybe we should have but we’re doing it now. We want to do it correctly. Let’s not doing it us against them. Let’s do it cooperatively.” Randolph, one of the board’s most vocal critics in recent months, applauded the announcement and was asked to join the committee. He wanted to avoid a fight and noted, “We can probably save the association $10,000” – the cost of a special election. But all that good will apparently dissolved last month. Last Saturday at the Festival of Lights Kick-Off party, Randolph and others were seeking signatures on a petition asking the board to approve the special bylaw election. Randolph declined to say what happened, noting he and the other nonboard members had to sign non-disclosure agreements. Whether the board will okay the special election even if Randolph and Doherty get signatures from 25 percent of the community’s 4,400 homeowners and business owners is uncertain. The seven-member board can legally ignore the petition. But Randolph is hopeful. “Honorable men will do the honorable thing,” he said.

Reforms needed, critics say

The petition seeks bylaw amendments that would require a written policy on procurement that conforms with state and local law and “adheres to industry ‘best practices’ standards.” It also seeks a bylaw to implement electronic voting to improve homeowner participation in elections. Some board members said they support electronic voting but that they are only studying it. The petition also seeks bylaws that would establish an annual review of the HOA’s governing document and limit board members to two consecutive twoyear terms. It also seeks pre-election town halls for board candidates to explain their background and goals and a requirement that candidates disclose whether they actually live in the Foothills and whether they have had any past or current court actions against them. The board adopted a procurement policy – though deLuna and others call it flawed. The board has not said anything about the town hall or term limits. The petition drive comes in the wake of a bitter recall election earlier this year against Fautsch, who owns property in the Foothills but lives in Tempe, and board

Foothills Community Association Board Treasurer Sandi Salvo and President Bill Fautsch have been on the board for more than a decade. Fautsch was elected to the board in 2006 and has been president since 2007. (Special to AFN)

members Mark Moskal and Gary Walker. Moskal and Walker were appointed by the other five when they to add two seats. The five members never sought input from the community on the move, which they said was necessary to ensure quorums at meetings so it could continue its work in managing the HOA. Fautsch and the two new members fended off the recall with the help of two developers, Belkorp Holdings and Blandford Homes. Ballots cast by individual homeowners favored recall by nearly a 4-1 margin. But only about 600 of the 4,400 property owners voted – making Belkorp and Blandford the deciders in the election. That’s because Belkorp had 269 ballots – one for each unit it owns at the San Riva Apartments. Blandford had 197 – one for each lot on which it plans to put a house in the new Palma Brisa development. Both companies threw all their ballots in favor of Fautsch and the two other board members. The results troubled Randolph, a retired Green Beret and State Department envoy with a long history of foreign service, and Doherty, a computer engineer General Dynamics Mission Systems in Scottsdale. “I looked into how the recall was done and found out that there were some very peculiar things and I determined it was not conducted on a level playing field,” Randolph later told a group of residents. The board allowed both companies to cast a single ballot with all the votes to which they were entitled. To do otherwise, the board said, would suppress their rights because whoever would be filling out of hundreds of single ballots could get tired and simply stop filling out ballots. “That’s exactly the point,” Randolph countered. “If they had to fill out 268 ballots and they got tired at about 130 and said, ‘I’ve had enough of this, I’m not going to do it,’ the election would have gone the

other way. I mean. That’s how important this is because that administrative decision, whether it’s right or wrong, could determine the outcome of the recall election.”

From apathy to activisim

Doherty and Randolph readily admit that in the many years they’ve lived in the Foothills, they rarely, if ever, voted in board elections – let alone attended a board meeting. But Randolph said the board’s unilateral decision to expand with no community input reminded him of the elections in Central American hotspots that the State Department would send him to oversee. “I thought that was just kind of strange because that’s the way they do things in Nicaragua or Paraguay or someplace like that,” Randolph told residents at a meeting he and Doherty called in October. “That’s just not the way we do things in the U. S. It was legal, but it was just not done right.” Randolph recalled that as he helped count the recall votes, “I was really startled by the number of people who were voting for the recall.” For example, 523 individuals voted to oust Fautsch as opposed to 49 voting to retain him. But once Belkorp and Blandford cast their ballots, Fautsch won retention 643-523. Similar margins were recorded in the votes on the two appointed members, who must run for a full term as Fautsch seeks his fourth term next April. Both Doherty and Randolph began attending board meetings and dug deeper into the way it conducted business. The deeper they dug, they said, the more disturbed they became.

Heated disagreements

Doherty and Randolph are not the only residents who have expressed their dissatisfaction with the way the Foothills board runs its affairs.

People have complained that the board has been dismissive of some residents’ concerns over board actions. At times during meetings over the last four months – the board meets at 6 p.m. tonight, Dec. 4 – heated arguments broke out between members of the audience and board members. At other times in the same meetings, however, the board seemed conciliatory. In October, for example, it announced it would be looking into the purchase of audio-visual equipment so its meetings could be taped and posted on the HOA’s website. Salvo also indicated the board would look into a sound system for the meeting room since residents complained that the noisy air conditioner and the overall acoustics make it difficult to hear what everyone has to say. Still, arguments such as one in September over the board’s process for spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on things like landscaping and irrigation system repairs underscored a tension between the board and some residents. For several months prior to the September meeting, Randolph, Doherty and deLuna had pressed for a written procurement process that included requests for proposals, or bids, on goods and services that homeowners could be assured the HOA got the best bang for its bucks. Without a written procurement policy that requires vendors to compete for the HOA’s business, the three men argued, the system is too open to abuse – although they stressed they were not accusing the board members of any impropriety. DeLuna is director of the Capital Programs Management Group at Arizona State University. A relative newcomer to Arizona and the Foothills, he had been handling multimillion-dollar purchasing contracts for projects at the University of Pennsylvania since 2012, before ASU hired him earlier this year to do the same kind of work. Randolph and Doherty also have been involved in making purchases for their respective employers, and believe procurement requires a detailed, written policy. At the Sept. 25 meeting, the board voted to adopt a procurement policy – sparking immediate criticism by the three men and others over the board’s failure to seek input from the community in its formulation had created what they considered was a flawed document. Their reaction frustrated Treasurer Sandi Salvo, who noted the policy could be amended at a later time. “We weren’t developing a policy for procurement. We were just documenting

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what we do,” Salvo said. “We told you we had one,” she said. “All we did was document what we had and then we adopted it.” She referred to the shortcomings deLuna had cited and said, “I want you to know right now that the things you said before that were missing, I made notes. I want you to know that and the fact that this is also amendable, it’s not cast in concrete.” Salvo said the board put together a written procurement policy quickly was “because there was a sense of urgency because you guys wanted it last month and we said, ‘Okay fine. We’ll put it together. We have it, we know what it is. We’ll just put it on paper and here you have it.’ Now if you’ve got some suggestions to make, then send them in and we’ll take a look.” “We understand that there are people in the community that have knowledge of this stuff,” she continued. “And if you want them to get involved and you want to send us the information, now you see what we have. We have adopted it so that we can move forward as we use this and I don’t have to hear about the fact that we don’t have one because we do have one. “All we’re saying is that we work as a board to help manage this community the best way we can and that does not involve all 4,400 homes every time we try to do something. You’re saying we need to go out, we need to go out. We’ll never get anything done. You can’t manage this by being out there with the entire community, everybody sending in stuff – How do you do that?” Salvo said. DeLuna countered, “How many of you have experience in supply chain or purchasing? I did all of that. My point is, or if you don’t have an expert on board, why don’t you go ahead and reach out and try to get one?” That provoked board member Drew Porter, who told deLuna, “Look, you’re not the only guy. Okay? But I want to listen to you. I want you to send your ideas in so we can talk about it and incorporate it if it looks like a viable change. “We asked you to do that when we placed the vote for adoption of this document. We asked you for your input. You guys are creating a situation where they’re damned if they do and they’re damned if we don’t. I have a problem with you defining yourself as the only expert.”

Attorney B. Austin Baillio and Community Manager Pat Wontor, who both work for the Foothills HOA’s management company, Premier Community Management, listed to residents during a recent board meeting. (Special to AFN)

two years to put together, print and mail to residents a magazine about Foothills and board activities. Walker said the board decided that even though the HOA has a website for sharing news about HOA happenings, the magazine would enhance communications. He said Valhalla – which is under contract in other Arizona HOAs to publish similar magazines – handled virtually everything, including selling advertising. “This is not going to be just an advertising rag,” he added. “It’s going to be a community newsletter. And some of the local businesses we hope are going to choose to advertise there to reach all of our homes.”

DeLuna asked the board if it had sought bids before hiring Valhalla. “No,” Walker replied, “because we did the research, as I said, and there are not any providers out there in this area that provide this type of services.” DeLuna countered, “What’s your procurement policy? Does it say that if you do research that you don’t have to prepare an RFP (request for proposals)?” He never got an answer. Fautsch called the meeting to a close. The experience left deLuna frustrated. He spoke the next month at a residents meeting that Randolph and Doherty called to explain their petition drive and an-

A surprise magazine

Less than an hour after the board adopted its procurement policy, the board surprised residents by announcing it had agreed to pay Valhalla Community Magazines about $3,700 a quarter for the next

Longtime Foothills residents David Randolph, left, and Rob Doherty speak at a meeting of other residents in the Foothills that they held in October to discuss the reform package they are promoting. (Special to AFN)

nounce the creation of their own website, thefoothillsinfo.com, to provide information on the petition drive. During that meeting, deLuna said the board’s handling of the procurement policy typified the problem. “I’ve been through a number of these board meetings where people volunteer to work with the board –or however they would like their help. It’s been turned down. It’s been pushed away and I don’t understand it,” deLuna said. Added Randolph: “Our board has never had a formal procurement policy. They just do whatever they want to do. They say they have some internal underwritten guidelines that they follow but they’ve never been written down.” He noted how the board spent only a few minutes talking about its $2 million budget for the coming year, which included a 29 percent increase in the HOA’s annual payment to Premier Management Company, which handles day-to-day matters for the board. That increase took the HOA’s payment from $180,792 a year to $232,392. All Fautsch said about the budget was that homeowners’ dues would remain unchanged for the fourth consecutive year. Randolph and Doherty stressed during their own meeting with residents that they saw a lot of good will by some board members, but insisted that things like term limits were still necessary. Salvo, a Foothills resident for 30 years and a board member for the last 12, told the audience at the same meeting that she hadn’t given thought to the proposal for a two-term limit with a year off before she could run again.. “I enjoy being on board,” she said. “I know a lot of people and I enjoy that outward contact. I’m retired. I have the time to do it. … I love the challenge. I love the community. I think I do a good job. We were on a rocky road starting out when I first got on the board. Now, we’re in very good position.” But some at that meeting said Salvo missed the point about the reforms they are seeking. While applauding her for “your willingness to meet with somebody,” one resident noted, “there’s not a willingness of the board to answer hardly any questions that was asked them at the meetings. You’re allowed to get up and speak for three minutes.” “I guess my point is if you’re so willing to meet with any of us, why won’t the board specifically answer questions if it’s not a legal matter? I’ve been to three and four board meetings where the people stood up and asked the same question and it’s never answered.”

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haritable organizations are established to solve a problem and make an impact. Corbin’s Legacy makes their impact on children by honoring the life of Corbin Leafman. As a dedicated teacher who died from cancer at 31, Corbin insisted her legacy be about who she was and how she lived. With this in mind, a charity was formed to honor her life as a compassionate, caring and creative Title I kindergarten teacher known for her mission to never let a child go hungry – not for a meal, a day, or a weekend. Hunger impacts child behavior and learning. One in four children is hungry and one in six does not get the medical services they need in Maricopa County, where over 250,000 children go to bed hungry and often without needed medications. The mission of Corbin’s Legacy is to help elementary children in need with food and medical insecurities. Corbin’s Legacy helps with food insecurities in three ways:

where, should go hungry or without access to quality healthcare,” said Joan Leafman, Corbin’s Legacy executive director and founder, With consideration of all the good being done by Corbin’s Legacy, 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun selected Corbin’s Legacy as their charity to support this quarter. “Our circle of giving is thrilled to donate $11,000 to be used specifically to feed children three meals a day, for two weeks over winter break. We are excited to honor Corbin and support the health and Children don’t have to go without a meal thanks to Corbin’s Legacy, a nonprofit that received a generous gift from the well-being of children, said Kim Tarnopolski of Ahwatukee, chief Ahwatukee chapter of 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun. (Special to AFN) community of�icer for 100+ WomWeekend Food Warriors provides back- Program, which provides medical screen- en Who Care of the Valley of the Sun. packs of food sent home on Fridays with ings and treatment in Title I elementary If you want to support Corbin’s Legachildren who would otherwise have none. schools for children in need. Its Back to cy (corbinslegacy.org), monetary donaFeed A Hungry Child Over Break sends School Day Health Fair sponsors oral and tions and volunteering make the biggest backpacks of food home with children medical screenings and treatment. change for good. Corbin’s Legacy serves more than 300 so they do not go hungry during school breaks. Food for Thought delivers food to children in Maricopa County weekly and To learn more about 100+ Women Title I classrooms for children who would another 3,000 with single-event cam- Who Care’s next giving circle, which paigns. not eat during the school day. next meets at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at the “The impact we seek is that without Foothills Golf Club, visit 100wwcvalleyCorbin’s Legacy addresses medical insecurities with its Pediatric Screening measure – no child in Maricopa, or any- ofthesun.org.

Kyrene seeing slump in Purposity responses AFN NEWS STAFF

he needs of economically disadvantaged students or their families on the Ahwatukee campuses of Kyrene School District almost equal those on its Tempe and Chandler campuses combined. That’s why district of�icials hope that in a season of giving, people will remember to sign up for the mobile app Purposity, which matches speci�ic immediate needs for needy kids or their families in the district with local donors who signed up at purposity.com to meet them. The district texts Purposity users once a week seeking items costing no more than $250 for a student in need. The item is purchased through Amazon and shipped directly to Kyrene’s district headquarters, where a staffer gets the item to the stu-

dent. Despite a strong response by residents a year ago when Kyrene became the �irst school district in the state to adopt Purposity, signups and responses to calls for action have fallen off lately. “While we don’t know the exact reason for the decline in donations, we do know that after our record registrations, needs were being �illed within hours, if not minutes, of the weekly text messages,” district spokeswoman Erin Helm said. Because at times “users reported attempting to �ill needs only to �ind they had all been �illed,” Helm said, “it is possible some users stopped trying.” “Kyrene set records with the speed and volume of Purposity registrations when we launched last year,” Helm said. “However, over the course of the year, donations declined even as needs increased.

As a result, Purposity is seeing a backlog of un�illed Kyrene needs.” Currently, Helm said, there are 146 needs among students and families connected with Kyrene’s Ahwatukee schools, compared to 82 on its Chandler campuses and 92 in its Tempe schools. The numbers re�lect individual items needed, not necessarily individual students or families, Helm said, explaining, “A family that lost everything to a �ire, for example, might have many needs.” Purposity was created by Georgia entrepreneur Blake Canterbury, and it has been adopted in districts across the country. Canterbury wanted to use storytelling and the digital world to help people, so he and other volunteers began crafting small stories around each need to make each text a heartfelt message rather than an impersonal list.

In Kyrene, school staff share speci�ic student needs with users who are then texted to the phones of people who have signed up as prospective donors. They can then choose to �ill that need. All donations and contributions go directly to the student or family. “Last year, thanks to our community’s incredible generosity, Kyrene helped 123 families, including students from every single Kyrene school,” Helm said. Donors can just enter their number and ZIP code at purposity.com or in the Apple store or Google Play. They will then receive a single weekly text alert for needs than can involve simple things, like an alarm clock, or vital needs, like shoes. Purposity also can be used if a family were to experience a large loss due to a

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life event, such as a �ire. Once the need is ful�illed, the donor receives a text that says, “Right about now you’re making someone’s day. The Purposity need you met has arrived, and we just wanted to say thanks for making a difference.” Last year, Kyrene Superintendent Jan Vesely had a new pair of sneakers in her of�ice that was destined for a needy student. They had been purchased by a Purposity donor who answered this request: “This student and her family have been through a lot of transitions lately. They migrated to Arizona and have been working hard for a hopeful future. Unfortunately, medical issues have led to this student’s mom being forced to return to her home country to receive treatment. This student’s single dad is doing all that he can to help soothe this transition, but

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n Ahwatukee woman is hoping people can help her and her family with her mother’s mounting medical bills. Janeane Aganon said her mother, Joreen, has been suffering from the aftermath of cancer surgery, radiation and chemotherapy for four months and the bills are mounting. Unfortunately, due to extensive radiation, part of her colon was burned, resulting in her having to wear an ostomy bag,” Janeane said. “Her doctor informed her that the bag would be temporary for only six weeks. As of now, it has been over 4 months since the surgery and the ostomy bag has caused her extreme pain and complications.” The doctor said he can’t perform reconnective surgery until she heals,

and Joreen faces more expensive treatment even after he does. “Her oncologist said she still has to undergo more chemo and radiation as the cancer is still apparent in her lymph nodes,” Janeane said. “With all these stressful procedures and medical bills, this entire process has caused a serious strain on my mom, my family and myself.” Carolyn Goff Kunkel, a family friend, has set up an account on gofundme. com, hoping to raise $5,000, noting on the site “large out-of-pocket costs, and copays, her medical expenses are mounting.” So far it has garnered about $3,700 in donations, which Kunkel said will “help relieve some of the �inancial stress she is under and allow her to focus all her energy on �ighting cancer.” To help, search “Joreen Aganon” on gofundme.com.

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Ahwatukee ushers in holiday season with concert

The annual free Ahwatukee Choir and Nativity Concert featuring choirs from Desert Vista High School and all its feeder schools will be held 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel, located next to the high school Featured on a rotating basis will be Desert Vista’s choir, with director Meg Palermo; the Akimel Middle School Choir; Altadena Middle School Choir, under the direction of Kelly Argueta; Cerritos Elementary Choir, under the direction of Ruben Johnson; Sierra Elementary Choir, under the direction of Jennifer Kilgard-Eyrich, as well as other smaller groups. The event is 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, with choirs rotating every 15-ish minutes. There will be a live Nativity with animals out front and free cookies and hot cocoa for the community. The music is both secular and nonsecular and chosen by the choirs.

Pride thespians bound to put you in holiday mood

Mountain Pointe High School Theatre Company is ready to put Ahwatukee in a holiday mood with its rendition of “A Christmas Story.” With director Corey Quinn at the helm, the student thespians will perform at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, and 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the school, 4201 E. Knox Road, Ahwatukee. Based on the humorous writings of author Jean Shepherd, the production follows the exploits of Ralphie Parker, who spends most of his time dodging a

bully and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a “Red Ryder air rifle.” Frequently at odds with his cranky dad but comforted by his doting mother, Ralphie struggles to make it to Christmas with his glasses and his hopes intact. Narrated by Phoenix Torres, the play includes students Chase Carter, Lauren Doller, Connor Murry, Sadie Goldman, A’Shayla Anderson, Jadyn Carter, Kylie Bannon, Samantha Payne, Leila Cabanillas, Ireland Hanrahan, Jeremiah Suiter, Drew Stanek, Kyla Mareclin, Patrick Keyser, Brody Stolfa and Kylie Carter. Tchnicael directors are Alayja Marcelin and Zarkeyiah Kuykendall.

Ahwatukee women’s group needs bears and blankets

The Ahwatukee Women’s Golf Association is again conducting annual Blankets & Bears drive – the 20th it has held to benefit kids. The beneficiary this year is the Cardon Children’s Hospital at Banner Desert Hospital. Previous beneficiaries have included Phoenix Fire Station #38; Cardon Children’s Hospital; ER at Banner Desert (now Cardon Children’s, Mesa Fire and the Child Crisis Center. New knitted, crocheted and fleece blankets of all kinds are needed. (If they are too large or inappropriate for a child, they will be donated to the homeless). Crib size or smaller is preferred but there is a need for any size. Stuffed animals need to be new and not worn or the hospital cannot accept them. Dolls or stuffed an-

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These four luxury homes are the most expensive on the market in Ahwatukee. The 9,400-square foot, two story home in the upper left corner is in the 3600 block of East Coconino Place and priced at just under $2 million. With six bedrooms and 10 baths, the 25-year-old home sits on 1.5 acres and sports a two-room guest suite, a home theater, 500-bottle wine storage room, three fireplaces and a host of other amenities. The home in the lower left, in the 15000 block of South 7th Street, was built in 2000 and offers 7,000 square feet of luxury for $2.8 million. Nestled on nearly five acres, the two-story home has a gym, a master bathroom with a fireplace and plenty of designer touches inside and out. The two-story home in the upper right is in the 11600 block of South Equestrian Trail and at just under $4 million offers nearly 11,000 square feet of luxuriously designed space created by architect I;an Baldinger. It has a 2,700-bottle wine cellar, hand-crafted cooper, metal and glass finishes, 60 feet of collapsable walls that open to the preserve and a myriad of breathtaking amenities. In the lower right. The 11,000-square-foot three-story house has 11,000 square feet of space and was deisgned by architect Kevin Bain with an atrium as the centerpiece that has the sound of cascading water. (Special to AFN)

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Survey: Most millennials can't afford a house AFN NEWS STAFF

eople born between 1981 and 1996 are increasingly less likely – or able – to buy a house, according to a recent survey of more than 10,000 renters by ApartmentList.com concluded. The site, which helps people find apartments and rental homes, said 12.3 percent of millennial renters plan to “always rent” – up from 10.7 percent a year ago. And it said its survey indicated only 13 percent of millennials in Phoenix can afford to buy with a 20 percent down payment. That percentage is the lowest among 16 metropolitan areas analyzed by the site. The percentage rises to 35 percent for a down payment of only 5 percent. While lifestyle and renting’s financial benefits have motivated some millennials, “the down payment is, for many, the largest expense and biggest financial obstacle to homeownership,” apartmentlist.com said. “But some groups—particularly minority black and Hispanic millennials—say bad credit is a greater barrier.” “Despite the overwhelming support for homeownership, nearly half of millennial renters have no down payment savings,”

apartmentlist.com said. “Some are expecting financial support from their families, but compared to last year, that level of support is declining.” “When it comes to saving for a home, there is a wider gap between those with and without student debt than between those with and without a college degree,” the site added, estimating only a quarter of all millennial renters will be able to af-

ford even a 10 percent downpayment in the next five years. The site noted “a uniquely frustrating relationship” between millennials and the housing market. It said the two generations preceding millennials benefitted from rapid construction and the relative affordability of homes by the time they turned 30. “But millennials came of age in a very dif-

ferent climate,” it said. As young adults, the economy was characterized by the collapse of the housing market, quick growth in the cost of housing, and worsening income inequality. “By the time millennials were old enough to want to buy a home, many were skeptical they could afford to do so. This economic uncertainty – characterized by relatively low homeownership rates, delayed marriages, and smaller families – has become a central tenet of the millennial identity.” “The vast majority of millennials want to own a home, but millennial homeownership rates have significantly lagged previous generations,” it said, “Affordability concerns appear to overpower lifestyle preferences. And the enduring effects of student loan debt and a decline in family support are keeping homeownership out of reach for many millennial renters.” The survey also said black millennials “stand out as disproportionately” on likely homeownership with only 8.7 percent saying they are likely to buy a home – lower than the 12-13 percent of Asians, Hispanics or whites.

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decisions to buy, noting 70 percent of millennials who said they want to buy a home cannot afford it and 33 percent saying they just want to rent. But even among the 33 percent, nearly twice as many said they can’t afford a house as opposed to those who like the benefits of renting. “Only 28 percent who plan to always rent

are doing so because they perceive homeownership to be a financially risky decision. And in a separate survey from earlier this year, 62 percent of renters stated in the long run, they believe renting instead of owning is losing them money,” apartmentlist.com said. Apartmentlist.com said, “Without a dramatic turn of events, it appears unlikely

millennial homeownership will catch up with previous generations anytime soon.” And it indicated it’s too early to tell how Generation Z, which follows millennials, “interacts with the housing market as they come of age.” Information: apartmentlist.com/rentonomics/2019-millennial-homeownership-report.

become even more impactful 10 years after that. It said about 12.4 percent of all homes currently occupied today will be “released” by their baby boomer owners by 2027 and that that figure would rise to 28.2 percent of all existing owner-occupied homes by 2037. Housing inventory has been in short supply for the past decade in large part because “builders have struggled to overcome the scarcity and rising costs of labor and materials,” Zillow noted. But with a third of the nation’s homes owned by people 60 or older, it said, death and the need or desire to move into assisted living quarters or rentals will have a major impact. “The Silver Tsunami is estimated to hit in earnest as the number of seniors aged

60 or older who pass away each year rises during the 2020s and 2030s,” Zillow said. It reported that between 2007-17, roughly 730,000 U.S. homes were released into the market each year by seniors aged 60 or older,” Zillow said. “From 2017 to 2027 and from 2027 to 2037 that number is set to rise to 920,000 and 1.17 million per year, respectively. This means more than 27 percent of today’s owner-occupied homes will become available by 2037. “While virtually all areas will feel the effects to some degree,” it added, “this wave won’t hit all at once and won’t strike all markets equally.” But it said Arizona and Florida are “likely to feel the sharpest impact” “If demand erodes because fewer people choose to retire there in the coming

years, those areas might end up with excess housing. Also heavily impacted will be regions like the Rust Belt, which saw younger people move away in recent decades, leaving older generations to make up a larger share of the population,” Zillow said. “Housing released by the Silver Tsunami – upwards of 20 million homes hitting the market through the mid-2030s – will provide a substantial and sustained boost to supply, comparable to the fluctuations that new home construction experienced in the 2000s boom-bust cycle,” Zillow added. As for the overall housing inventory, it also said, “It seems likely that the construction industry in the coming two decades will place a greater emphasis than before on updating existing properties.”

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eath and radical lifestyle changes among older Americans will change the inventory of available houses, according to projections by Zillow released last week. “A flood of homes will come on the market in the next 20 years as Baby Boomers age – enough to affect local economies in traditional retirement areas,” the real estate data collection company predicted. “Baby Boomers are set to leave their homes at record levels in the coming years, freeing inventory in what has been an increasingly tight market since the economic recovery began.” In Phoenix, what Zillow called a “Silver Tsunami” would hit as early as 2027 and

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3,571 sqft, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Experience extravagant living in the heart of Ahwatukee! This elegant single level, 5 bed, 3 bath property in is located in highly desirable Canyon Verde. Spectacular interior showcasing amazing views from every room. The master suite offers luxurious master bath featuring his and her sinks, jetted tub and large walk-in closet. Backyard is a paradise offering resort-style sparkling pool, boulder water feature, fabulous mountain backdrop, putting green, built-in BBQ, multiple seating areas one with a firepit!

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14613 S 1st Street

$1,299,000

5,164 sqft, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms. Magnificent hillside custom estate nestled in the pristine South Mountain gated community of Summerhill. Every inch of this home is customized! Travertine flooring, custom pillars, granite counters and custom cabinetry throughout. Fabulous foyer opens to beautiful formal dining room and spacious formal living room with custom wet bar, mountain views and patio access.

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2025 E Clubhouse Drive

$859,900

4,202 sqft, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Exquisite Custom Home positioned on the Foothills Golf Course with City Lights and Mountain Views. A striking foyer with high ceilings and in-line glass baluster staircase welcomes you into the main floor of this elegant home boasting a spacious formal living room with a gas fireplace and wet bar including large picture windows allowing for a profusion of natural light and gorgeous views.

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14458 S. 17th Street Lot 68

$825,000

Marvelous Hilltop Custom Home Lot with Priceless Mountain and Light Views! With an overly generous building envelope of 18,902 sqft. One of the best lots left to build your Dream Home on in Ahwatukee! Semi-private drive way leads property. Unobstructed hilltop views in almost every direction. Over 2 Acres of Natural Beauty in the Highly Coveted Community of Tapestry Canyon. Tapestry Canyon lot map available in document section. Ahwatukee Foothills voted #1 2019 Best Places to Live in the Phoenix Area by the Phoenix Business Journal!

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14621 S. 1st Street

$1,740,000

7,303 sqft 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. Located in the Hillside gated community of Summerhill, this custom luxury estate has it all! 6 bedrooms, executive office, 4 full bathrooms and 3 powder rooms plus a basement, a Chef’s dream gourmet kitchen with all the upgrades, formal living room with gas fireplace and a wide in-line pocket door that brings the outside in, an elegant master bedroom en suite has a gas fireplace with a sitting area which opens into a luxurious master bathroom with a 6 foot two person Jacuzzi jetted tub complete with spectacular mountain views!

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Outstanding custom home, perched on large hillside lot showcasing spectacular city lights and mountain views. Eat-in kitchen boasts granite countertops, cherry-finished panel cabinetry, new stainless steel appliances and sun-filled dining area. Coveted features include jaw dropping views of Four Peaks, exposed viga beams, plus freshly painted interior and exterior. Expansive great room with large picture windows, wet bar, fireplace and adjacent to media room. Grand master suite with sitting area, spacious walk-in closet, exposed viga beams and full bath. Backyard amenities encompass walk-out private office/game room with loft and access to astonishing exterior with vast, oversized covered patios, fountain, brand new built-in BBQ and negative edge Pebble Tec play pool. Fabulous ample space to entertain.

Listed for $1,100,000

Mike Mendoza kw® SONORAN LIVING 480.706.7234 KELLER WILLIAMS® REALTY www.MendozaTeam.com 14621 S 1st Street

Located in the Hillside gated community of Summerhill, this custom luxury estate has it all! Gorgeous exterior boasts stone facade with tumbled paver sidewalks, driveway, patio. Professionally landscaped yard by Mike Karmo welcomes you to the 7,303 sqft home which has 6 bedrooms, executive office, 4 full bathrooms and 3 powder rooms plus a basement. Enter through the custom wrought iron door into a grand foyer with a twelve foot circular medallion and formal living room with gas fireplace and a wide in-line pocket door that brings the outside in. A Chef’s dream gourmet kitchen with all the upgrades! Wolf 6 burner gas stove, pot filler, double ovens, two Asko dishwasher, Minsk slab granite counter tops, large kitchen island, breakfast room, kitchen bar and a built in desk. Kitchen opens to a spacious family room with custom fireplace, entertainment center and spectacular mountain views. Elegant master bedroom en suite has a gas fireplace with a sitting area which opens into a luxurious master bathroom with a 6 foot two person Jacuzzi jetted tub and steam mist shower, His and Her closets with built-ins and a stackable washer/dyer. Main level also offers an executive office, custom refrigerated wine room, 3 bedroom suites and 2 powder rooms. The lower level offers a family, game room and a full kitchen that includes a large bar plus bedroom suite, office/gym and second bath. Resort style living/entertaining available in the backyard with tumbled paver patios, outdoor fireplace, pool, spa, built-in BBQ, firepit, and a grass play area. Spectacular views in all directions! Truly a place of beauty in which to relax and enjoy. Highly appointed and well maintained estate property. Come see this unique property and appreciate the elegance it offers. Great Ahwatukee Foothills location, awarding winning Kyrene schools. Ahwatukee Foothills voted #1 2019 Best Places to Live in the Phoenix Area by the Phoenix Business Journal! Won Best Home on Ahwatukee Luxury Tour!

Listed for $1,740,000

Bonny Holland

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KELLER WILLIAMS® REALTY

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Stunning Estate in Calabrea! PRISTINE CUSTOM ESTATE LOCATED IN GATED CALABREA, BEST LOCATION NEAR THE NEW LOOP 202!!!! COMPLETE WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY BUILD AND FINISHES, GRAND FOYER, FORMAL DINING ROOM, FAMILY ROOM W/FIREPLACE, GOURMET KITCHEN INCLUDES: SLAB GRANITE COUNTERS, ALDER CABINETS, ISLAND, S/S APPLIANCES, GAS COOKTOP, HOOD, WARMING DRAWER, 2 WINE FRIDGES & PANTRY, EXECUTIVE OFFICE W/BUILT-INS, MEDIA/THEATER ROOM W/105 INCH SCREEN, MASTER BEDROOM W/STUNNING MOUNTAIN VIEWS, MASTER BATH W/ DUAL VANITIES, SOAKING TUB & WALK-IN SHOWER, GUEST BEDROOM W/ENSUITE BATH, TRAVERTINE & HARDWOOD FLOORING BASEMENT INC: FULL WETBAR, LARGE FAMILY ROOM & TWO BEDROOMS PERFECT FOR GUESTS OR TEENS, PEACEFUL RESORT BACKYARD W/DREAM VIEWS, COVERED PATIO, FIREPLACE, PEBBLE SHEEN POOL, TURF, GARAGE W/ STORAGE. THIS LUXURIOUS ESTATE IS A PERFECT 10!!!

Listed for $1,099,000

Geno Ross (602) 751-2121 www.GenoRoss.com

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Ahwatukee housing market remains strong for sellers BY ALLEN HENDERSON AFN Guest Writer

he Ahwatukee Foothills real estate market remains strong despite low inventory. The Ahwatukee average property value rose again from the period Jan. 1-Nov. 30 2018 to the same time frame this year. The average value increased to $374,590 from $356,272 for an increase of 5.1 percent. This increase comes at a time when the Phoenix market is experiencing one of the lowest active listing inventories in the nation. Only 114 properties closed escrow in Ahwatukee last month with an average price of $378,376. This is in comparison to the 102 properties that closed in November 2018. We are averaging 138 closed listings per month in 2019. Our current daily average inventory of active listings is hovering around 160 to 170 units. At the current 138 average number of sales per month, our inventory of 164 active listings would last 1.18 months. Only 56 listings came on the market in November – less than half of the average

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n u m ber of sales per month in Ahwatukee. November is traditionally a slow listing month as the collective focus shifts toward the holidays. Hopefully, the listing activity will pick up in January and we will be able to meet buyer demand for new listings. Savvy home sellers might want to consider listing their properties during the holiday lull in the market. Inventories are down and buyers are still looking aggressively for great properties. Home sellers can get their properties under contract and even sold for a higher price before the listing inventory and competition ramp up after the holidays. Anything under a six-month inventory is considered to be a strong seller’s market. The inventory is low but the number of sales remains strong and favors sellers.

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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estate bubble, similar to the meltdown we experienced in 2007 and 2008. Before the collapse of the real estate market in 2007 and 2008, there was an unsustainable 49 percent run-up in the average price of an Ahwatukee property. Many factors contributed to the run-up and collapse. We are not seeing any of those factors in play in today’s market. Everything we are observing indicates that our price increases are sustainable and attributable to the market forces of supply and demand. The market is strong and sustainable and we should see sustainable increases in the average price of Ahwatukee properties into the coming year and beyond. Our current market does not resemble anything we saw in the build-up to or during the 2007/2008 real estate debacle. Our current market looks very much like a continuation of the healthy recovery we have been experiencing over the past few years.

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Nicely updated, well priced and well-maintained properties – marketed effectively with video and HDR photos – are going under contract a matter of a few days and often a few hours. If you are planning to sell an Ahwatukee property, the numbers are certainly in your favor and there has never been a better time to sell. If the year finishes as we expect, we will see the average property value in Ahwatukee-Foothills up 5-6 percent over 2018 values. We anticipate that the average value of an Ahwatukee-Foothills property will be in the range of $375,000. to $380,000. at year-end. The historic low inventory is pushing prices higher and there is no slowing of demand anticipated. Phoenix continues to grow faster than any other American city and it is predicted that Phoenix will become the fourth largest city in the country in 2020. The current Phoenix population of 1.6 million is expected to increase to 2.2 million by 3030. This will keep the pressure on real estate prices as more buyers compete for nice properties. There is some question and even concern that we might be entering into a real

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imals should be soft, cuddly and easily carried. Donations are being accepted at the dining room of Ahwatukee Country Club, 48th Street and Warner Road, 32 S 48th Street, Ahwatukee. Items will be placed under the ACC Christmas Tree and packaged and delivered. Staff at ACC is aware there may be some “special deliveries.” Information: text Joyce Blobner @ 480-381-4195.

Desert Rivers Audubon to host ASU bird expert’s discussion

The Desert Rivers Audubon Society will present a talk at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10 by ASU professor David Pearson, who will discuss the annual bird count being held Jan. 25 on the Gila River Indian Community. “The count is a rare opportunity to observe birds on native land, but it has also opened a door to better understanding between the community members and the non-members living outside the GRIC borders,” Audubon spokeswoman Liz Farquhar said. The meeting will be at Southeast Library Regional Library, Greenfield and Guadalupe roads in Gilbert. Information: desertriversaudubon.org

Y OPAS needs volunteers to help drive 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.

and yoga classes seven days a week at various times. Information: 602-625-6617.

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 480-3021304. The studio is at 4221 E. Chandler Blvd.

Ahwatukee Kiwanis hosting boutique Saturday Ahwatukee woman seeks more holiday People will find plenty of holiday gift bargains as sponsors for Run for Zion the Kiwanis Club of Ahwatukee hosts a holiday bou- Ahwatukee moms offer An Ahwatukee woman who gives music lessons has tique 7 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 7 in the West USA many opportunities to pray a new mission with which she needs help by Dec. 15. Realty parking lot, 4505 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. She plans to join thousands of people in the Run for Zion marathon in Israel next March, but she 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 nonprofit 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

Yoga ministry offers free sessions at Mountain Park

Elena Porter, yoga ministry director at Mountain Park Church in Ahwatukee, is offering free meditation

Try Art in the Garden Studio is available for holiday fun

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.

Moms In Prayer International has various Ahwatukee groups that meet weekly for an hour of prayer for their children or grandchildren of all ages. Info: MomsInPrayer.org or azcarolina7@gmail.com

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Christmas Eve Services 5:00 PM Kid-oriented and family friendly service concluding with glowstick candlelight.

7:00 PM Service with Holy Communion, choir, traditional carols concluding with candlelight. Join us for Cookies and Cider after each service.

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COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 Book Discussion Club

Read the book and join each lively discussion the first Wednesday of the month. For December, choose to read one of these books: “Circling the Sun” by Paula McLain or “West with the Night” by Beryl Markham. January’s Read: “The Rise of the Robots” by Martin Ford. DETAILS>> 7-7:45 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adult. Free. No registration required.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 Discovery Time

On the first Thursday of each month science concepts are introduced in this storytime for children 3-5 years-old. DETAILS>> 6:30-7:15 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: 3-5 years. Free. Tickets are limited & available in the library 30 minutes before program start time.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 Breakfast with Santa

Ahwatukee Preschool is holding a Breakfast with Santa, including arts and crafts and raffles. Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras. DETAILS>> 8:30-11:30 a.m., 11002 S. 48th St. Tickets are $6 per person but a $20 maximum for families. Reservations required: 480-893-2531.

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.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 Women’s Bible study

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

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 Crocheting for a Cause

Join a volunteer-led group of knitters and crotchetiers to create blankets for non-profit organizations that assist children and families in crisis or transition. Bring your own knitting or crocheting tools, and your own yarn if you would like. Yarn will also be provided. Basic knitting and/or crocheting skills required. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Phoenix Public Library Ironwood Chapter. DETAILS>> 6:30-7:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adults. Free. No registration required.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 Cross stitch for all

In anticipation of the latest movie interpretation of Louise May Alcott’s classic book Little Women, join us for a beginner’s introduction to a sewing craft the civil war era characters may have practiced: cross stitching. Crafters ages 6 - 600 will stitch their own small hanging needlework piece, with step-by-step instructions by staff and supplies provided by the Friends of the Phoenix Public Library Ironwood Chapter. DETAILS>> 10 a.m.-noon, Ironwood Library, 4333 E, Chandler Blvd. Ages: 6 through adult Free. No registration required.

Library Teen Council Meeting

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CALENDAR events at Ironwood Library. Join us to earn community service hours, make friends, and have fun. DETAILS>> 2-3 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: 12-17 years. Free. No registration required.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 Blood drive

The need for blood is great around the holidays, please consider giving at Men of Emanuel’s blood drive. The Vitalant (formerly United Blood Services) Bloodmobile will collect whole blood and Power Red donations. Appointments recommended at bloodhero.com, type in sponsor code: templeemanuel DETAILS>> 8 a.m.-noon, Temple Emanuel, 5801 S. Rural Road, Tempe. Information: scaputo@yahoo.com

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17 Writers Critique Group

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 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: 480-283-8329.

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.

Learn gardening from pros

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.

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.

Ladies golf

Give the gift of blood at this American Red Cross blood drive. Appointments are recommended and can be made at redcrossblood.org; select the “Donating Blood” option to submit your appointment time. Walk-in donations are also welcome, as available. DETAILS>> 2-6:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages: Adults. Free.

Chess, knitters clubs

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

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19

Bible Study

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

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18 Red Cross blood drive

Tukee Christmas House

“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. 2313 E. Taxidea Way, Ahwatukee. Free, but bring a can of food for a food bank.

Pop-Up musical

Enjoy holiday classics performed by the Desert Vista High School Music Club! Families with children ages 0-5 may want to stay for the Polar Express Storytime 6:30-7 p.m. DETAILS>> 6-6:30 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. All Ages. Free. No registration required.

Polar Express

Wear your pajamas and join us for this special holiday storytime featuring the classic children’s book The Polar Express. Come early to enjoy the Desert Vista Music Club. DETAILS>> 6:30-7 p.m., Ironwood Library, 4333 E. Chandler Blvd. Ages 0-5 years. Free. Tickets are required and limited and available 30 minutes before the program start time.

TUESDAY, DEC. 24

Candlelight service

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.

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 602-405-6320 for more information. A journey through Leviticus that is biblically accurate and understandable for everyone. Learn the historical perspective which reveals the love of God for all His people. Technology and questions are both encouraged. DETAILS>> 9:15 a.m. Mountain View Lutheran Church. 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee, 480-893-2579. mvlutheran.org/classes.

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. 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.

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

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.

Prayer night offered

Ahwatukee Health and Recovery holds a weekly prayer night. The public is invited. DETAILS>> noon-1:30 p.m., 16515 S. 40th St. #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. Info: 480-330-2015 or donna@innervisionyoga.com.

Toastmasters sharpen skills

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

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, howto sessions and Q&A. Volunteer or just enjoy an evening with like-minded folks. DETAILS>> For times and places: ld18democrats.org/calendar.

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County working to ensure affordable housing BY JACK SELLERS AFN Guest Writer

o ensure the continued growth and prosperity of our region, I see three major areas in which we need to devote considerable time and resources: education, transportation, and housing. I’d like to spend a few minutes discussing the latter because I’ve had the opportunity to see some amazing work being done in this area. You’ve probably seen the headlines. Record home prices. Record rents. Incomes not keeping up with rising costs. A greater number of evictions. A rise in the number of those experiencing homelessness. The overall story seems to be that while our population is booming and opportunity is expanding for many, there are also an increasing number of families and individuals being left behind. While we’re not San Francisco, the fact is, there’s not enough affordable housing in Maricopa County. And when I talk about

affordable housing, I’m talking about apartments or condos or houses that cost 30 percent or less of someone’s income. This is not a secret, but it’s also not an easy thing to solve. The vast majority of apartments being built in the Valley right now are considered “luxury.” For developers, this makes sense. These projects are typically easier to �inance and lower risk. Affordable housing projects, on the other hand, often require complex land deals and piecemeal �inancing. That is why it makes sense for the public sector and the private sector to work together on solutions, which is exactly what we’ve been doing in Maricopa County. In early November, I was at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Valley’s newest affordable housing complex, River at Eastline Village, along Apache Boulevard in Tempe. The Housing Authority of Maricopa County worked with Gorman and Company as well as local, state, and federal partners to bring the project to life. The apartments are high quality with washers and dryers inside and modern

amenities. But, more important, the design means residents here will be connected. There’s light rail on one side of the complex and public buses running up and down the other. There’s a school and a park nearby. River at Eastline Village is a mixeduse development, and on the ground �loor, residents will have access to Newtown Community Development Corporation, a non-pro�it that helps individuals and families improve their �inancial well-being. The goal is not just a stable home; it’s a solid home base from which to build a stable life. River at Eastline is special, but it’s not unique. Over the past six years, the Housing Authority of Maricopa County and Gorman and Company have worked together to redevelop 600 units of public housing across the county. Maricopa County was one of the earliest adopters of the federal government’s Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program which provides federal funding to housing authorities that partner with private companies on housing revitalization projects.

The Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority often supports these projects through grants or bond �inancing. What it means in practical terms is that we’re leveraging partnerships, stretching our dollars, and maximizing our impact. It’s easy to get excited about growth. In my time in Maricopa County, I have seen us take huge strides in terms of the diversity of our economy, higher education, transportation and more. However, we need an economy and a housing market that works for everyone and there is clearly work to be done when it comes to affordable housing. Maricopa County is a regional leader and active partner on this issue, bringing people to the table, funding programs, and facilitating developments that connect individuals to a better quality of life. I believe more projects like River at Eastline Village are needed to ensure the continued growth and prosperity of our region. Jack Sellers is a Chandler resident and a member of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors

changes to federal tax laws nearly doubled the federal standard deduction for single and married taxpayers. That federal change eliminated �inancial incentives to donate to nonpro�its because taxpayers wouldn’t need the deduction on their federal returns. Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and members of the legislature were forward-thinking in voting HB2757 into law. So, here we are, a year later, heading into the season of sharing and the only thing different, is the date on the calendar. By that I mean, even with the new law, the need to support Arizona nonpro�its, at whatever level you’re comfortable with, remains as important as ever. Data aren’t available to show total dollars donated in Arizona during the most-recent tax season, but we’re pretty sure the �inancial support was far less

than it would have been before the federal tax laws changed. Heading into our advocacy efforts at the state legislature last year, the Seidman Research Institute at the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University unof�icially estimated charitable giving in Arizona could be more than $300 million lower as a result of the Federal and state changes to standard deductions. In June, The Wall Street Journal reported according to the annual Giving USA report, “charitable donations by individuals dropped last year by the most since the �inancial crisis as tax-law changes and a late-year stock-market dip dampened the effects of the growing economy.” The Giving USA report showed giving by individuals in 2018 fell 3.4 percent in in�lation-adjusted dollars after four consecutive years of at least 2.4 percent growth.

The Wall Street Journal also reported: Because of the higher standard deduction, “about 16 million households were expected to use the deduction in 2018, down from 37 million under the prior law, according to the Tax Policy Center.” People certainly don’t donate to nonpro�its only to get a tax deduction. Most gifts are from the heart or because of a personal connection to a speci�ic nonpro�it’s mission. We’re hoping in combination with the ability to claim a deduction in Arizona, more individuals will consider being among those of us who want to continue making a difference through the worthy nonpro�its doing such incredible work. - Kristen Merri�ield is CEO at the Alliance of Arizona Nonpro�its. She can be reached at Kristenm@arizonanonprofits.org or azgives.org.

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t’s the time of year when gift-giving is driven more by motivation than obligation. Beyond the heart-warming celebratory gatherings of friends and family, it’s the time of year when nonpro�it organizations reach out to supporters and donors – current, past and new – to consider a yearend gift, or investment, in agencies doing so much good work in communities large and small. A year ago, the Alliance of Arizona Nonpro�its led an effort to enact a new law in Arizona allowing taxpayers to continue to deduct donations to nonpro�it organizations even if they don’t itemize their tax returns. This legislation was needed because

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Artist’s ‘businesstry’ more than just selling artwork BY COTY DOLORES MIRANDA AFN Contributor

ook up “businesstry” in the dictionary and you’ll not �ind it. But ask local artist Cheryl Wallace, and she’ll de�ine it for you. “It’s a combination of business and ministry, and de�ines my business, Prayers and Paintbrushes,” explained the Ahwatukee watercolor artist, who has a plethora of commissioned works throughout the U.S. and Europe and illustrates adult and children’s books. “I feel my business is as much a ministry as a business.” Wallace didn’t seriously pick up a paintbrush until the loss of her 30year career left her “so much un-

structured free time.” At 66, she had accepted an invitation to a local painting party and art once again entered her life, changing it drastically. A passion for art had long been a part of her life. As Wallace explained, she’d “loved all things artistic” from a young age. “Crafts, painting, sewing, music, piano, singing; and I’d switch from one to another for many years although I’ve always been a musician,” said Wallace who plays piano and sings in the traditional service at Sun Valley Community Church in Tempe. “I started teaching piano when I was 18, and graduated from San Fernando Valley State College with a degree in vocal performance in 1971. I

married the same year, had my son and daughter and moved to Tempe in 1979. I became a dental of�ice manager in 1984 and continued in the �ield for 30 years.” Her personal faith got her through many dif�icult years and more recently in dealing with the loss of her job and the unexpected onset of retirement. “I found faith and hope in Jesus Christ when I was about 24,” Wallace said. “He’s always proved faithful to me throughout the many

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Woman inspires dog outreach by Papa John’s BY KRISTINE CANNON AFN Staff Writer

n July, a New Jersey pizzeria went viral for inviting its surrounding community to leave “lost dog” �lyers at their restaurant to attach to their pizza box lids. For no charge, the pizzeria distributed the �lyers with every pizza they delivered. That act inspired southern Scottsdale resident Marika Meeks to reach out to Papa John’s. Meeks thought, instead of slapping “lost dog” �lyers onto pizza boxes, why not attach “home wanted” box-toppers featuring an adoptable dog, encouraging residents to adopt? “I couldn’t stop thinking about it and how we could use it to help rescue dogs get into homes. Then it hit me: We could feature local dogs in need of their own ‘furever’ home and I created a �lyer and presented the idea,” Meeks said. The idea appealed to Lance Sta�ko, Papa John’s franchise owner and operating partner of Round Rock AZ – which owns and manages franchise locations in Phoenix, Oklahoma City and Denver.

the word “dog” to 33777 to receive even more information on a dog, including photos, videos and adoption application information. The box-toppers also include a 30 percent off coupon the customer can use on his Marika Meeks, southern Scottsdale resident and founder of nonprofit Incredibull Stella, or her next teamed up with Papa John’s to feature “home wanted” box-toppers on pizza boxes. These Papa box-toppers will feature an adoptable dog from a Valley rescue or shelter. (Incredibull online John’s order. Stella/Special to AFN) Sta�ko and his “The franchise owner of Papa John’s Piz- wife have two dogs of their own, so they za loves dogs and thought it was a great were sold on the idea. “We are devoted to our dogs and are exway to help,” Meeks said. The box-toppers will be featured at a to- cited to have an opportunity to help amazing dogs �ind great homes and to be parttal of 36 Valley Papa John’s locations. In addition to featuring a photo and nering with Incredibull Stella,” Lasko said. Meeks rescued Stella when she was age of an adoptable dog in the Valley, the box-toppers also invite customers to text diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer at

the age of 41. A survivor, Meeks went on to launch Stella’s Instagram page in 2017 and now has more than 69,000 followers. Meeks also created a nonpro�it called Incredibull Stella, named after her pit bull, Stella. The nonpro�it is not only an advocate for pit bull breed awareness, but it also supports rescue and adoption shelters, promotes spay/neuter initiatives, and rescues and fosters puppies and adult dogs until a “forever family” can be found. This isn’t the �irst time Papa John’s has supported Meeks and the Incredibull Stella nonpro�it’s efforts. On a Nov. 9 adoption event at Maricopa County Animal Care & Control, Papa John’s fed volunteers with donated pizzas. In 2018 alone, Maricopa County Animal Care & Control brought in more than 26,000 dogs, of which 29 percent were returned to the owner, leaving more than 22,000 dogs in need of homes. Valley rescues and shelters would like to take part in the program and feature their own adoptable dogs can email crew@incredibullstella.com. Information: incredibullstella.com

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struggles of my life. In 2005 my very painful marriage ended and everything in my life changed overnight.” Eight years later, at her church, she became acquainted with fellow parishioner Joel Wallace. They married in 2013. She was 65. “After six years, we still consider ourselves newlyweds,” she said. Joel had encouraged her to accept her unplanned retirement and enjoy pastimes she’d been too busy to enjoy while pursuing her career. “I was invited by my friend Lisa to a painting party at My Wine Cellar in Ahwatukee,” she recalled. “After the fun I had in class, I purchased watercolor paints for the �irst time. It was near the holidays, so I decided I’d paint Christmas cards for my friends.” Wallace took to the web to view watercolor tutorials. “I began to paint and started sharing my paintings on Facebook. People started asking if I would paint for them, and suddenly, I seemed to have a business,” she said. “I realized I needed to give my painting business a name and Prayers and Paintbrushes was born. I chose the

name because I felt a need to connect my faith and love of God with my art.” On Facebook, Prayers and Paintbrushes is more than a display of art and a retail shopping site. Wallace offers chatty videos about her paintings and provides words of encouragement to augment illustrations of her watercolor paintings, of which she now has hundreds. A November posting of “Up the Stone Staircase” begins with “I am lifting you up in prayer. Your struggles may be exhausting and stressing, making every part of you ache for peace and rest... Regardless of your battle, I am praying peace and His comfort over you.” She explained, “It seemed very important to me to use my paintings as a springboard to offer hope to my followers, mostly women, with encouraging messages from a Biblical perspective. “My heart’s desire has always been to encourage and offer hope and it has given my life great purpose and value.” She said each Monday she sits with her iPad and Bible, praying and waiting to see what she’ll share on her FB page that week. She then selects one of her paintings to accompany the expository topic. And she often hears back from followers who are touched by her images and

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Wallace also illustrated van der Knoop’s third children’s book, “T is for Trouble,” due out in January. “Cheryl brings my stories to life with whimsical characters of fairies in beautiful settings such as tea parties and storytelling in nature, but also adventure with a few naughty fairies misbehaving,” said van der Knoop. “It is a joy working with her, she’s professional and delivers a beautiful end product.” Wallace is also involved with Young Living, a company offering therapeutic-grade oils for which she creates her own personal care and wellness products, and serves as a representative and team leader for the international company. She says her life after retirement has been some of the best and busiest years of her life, not including raising her children. “I found love again at the age of 65. I began a totally new career as an artist at the age of 67, and then added my venture into Young Living about the same time,” she said. “I never could have imagined at my age and at this time in my life, I would have so much blessing and joy. My life is totally different than it was 10 years ago,” Wallace said. “I consider my life an amazing adventure.”

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hree Desert Vista High School seniors who have danced a combined 40 years of Ahwatukee Foothills Nutcracker Ballet performances among themselves will be dancing their last – and possibly most challenging holiday ballet this month. The Ahwatukee Foothills Nutcracker Ballet, produced by Dance Studio 111 owner Kimberly Lewis, will be performed twice on Dec. 13 with a Dec. 14 matinee at Desert Vista High School. This year’s performances marks 20 years of Lewis’ magical and beautifully costumed gift to the community that stars dancers and actors ages 3 to 18 and a few adults. More than 85 local children are involved in the ballet and stage crew. The audience is in for a change-up in the traditional performance this year as the three graduating Desert Vista dancers are performing each of the three main roles over the course of the three presentations. One of those dance roles that Avery Katharine Lewis, Bella Gregg and Allyson “Ally” Nash each perform was specially choreographed by Russell Clarke, associate professor of dance at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. The Scottish-born Clarke, who trained at the Royal Ballet School in London and danced with the Royal Ballet Company, was a former member of Ballet Arizona, where he received critical acclaim before accepting his position in Boston. Because Kimberly Lewis wanted the seniors to experience their �inal year differently, she �lew in Clark to choreograph the role of the Sugarplum Fairy. “The choreography by Russell Clarke is very dif�icult and challenging,” Lewis said, echoing the three ballerinas. “Because these girls have grown up doing the Nutcracker, I wanted them to have one more time to shine on the stage in the three main Queen roles.” Lewis cast the three Nutcracker Ballet veteran dancers in the main roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Snow Queen and Butter�ly Queen. Each admits learning the

Getting ready for their final appearance as queens in Ahwatukee Nutcracker are, from left, Bella Gregg, Avery Lewis and Ally Nash. (Pablo Robles/AFN Staff Photographer)

three parts in order to switch roles for “It’s de�initely harder since we are roeach performance has been challenging. tating each show and have to learn mulBut the intrepid ballerinas agreed it was tiple parts. We all get a little confused worth the work. sometimes on which parts we are doing Avery, Kimberly Lewis’ youngest daugh- but we’re starting to get the hang of it. I ter, had her Ahwatukee Foothills Nut- love all the roles equally because they’re cracker Ballet debut at age 1 when she all so different and special in their own toddled onstage as a Baby Mouse. “I’ve been in every show since,” said Avery Lewis. “My favorite role was Snow Queen because it’s my favorite scene with the snow falling onstage. It’s also the last dance in the �irst act, and ends with a big �inish and the spotlight on the Snow Queen.” She described this year’s role switching as exciting, new and Avery Lewis, left, and Ally Nash practice one of the dance routines they’ll be doing in the upcoming Ahwatukee Nutcracker production. (Pablo Robles/ AFN Staff Photographer) challenging.

way,” Avery said. “And the experience with Russell Clarke was very helpful and I’m grateful we had the privilege of such a talented teacher coming and putting his time and energy into creating something so beautiful for us,” she continued. “I learned a lot and was able to push my stamina through his encouragement and support.” Bella’s �irst role was also as a Baby Mouse, and she’s been a part of the Ahwatukee Foothills Nutcracker Ballet every year since but one. “One year I decided I wanted a break from it, but I regretted that and came back the next year,” said Bella, who has appeared in 15 productions of the local Nutcracker production. “This year is by far the most dif�icult one yet,” Bella said. “We have new choreography, and for each dance we have to learn several different placements so that when one dancer is queen, the other two are in the core. This year has pushed all three of us mentally and also physically and we have struggled a lot, but I think that in the end it will all be worth it.” In 2012, she and her three siblings all participated in the Ahwatukee Foothills Nutcracker Ballet. Ally was 6 when she �irst took the stage as a Bon Bon, March Girl, Angel and Toy Soldier. Playing multiple roles is typical for younger actors and dancers. “My favorite roles would have to be each Queen I’ve been. Each unique role has pushed me to be the best I can be in many different ways,” said Ally. She said sharing roles this year is a �inal bonding tribute to a lifetime of friendship. “I love being able to share and go through the same experiences with two of my closest friends that I grew up at the studio with. With sharing the same roles, we get to practice, support, and push each other,” said Ally. “It’s also the hardest year because we have to remember the choreography, know when to switch roles, where their spots are at each role and much more,” added Ally, whose older sister Madi played four queen roles. Ashleigh Grif�in who graduates this year from Arizona College Preparatory,

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dances the role of Spanish Queen this year. This is her third year with the Ahwatukee Foothills Nutcracker Ballet, though she has danced in other Nutcracker productions. Grif�in said her role as Spanish Queen is one of the most dif�icult ones she’s undertaken since starting with the ballet. “I think it is a more dif�icult role than the roles I have been given in past years, especially due to how energetic and challenging the choreography is this year,” said Grif�in, who has grandparents �lying in from Texas for the �irst time to see her perform. Grif�in said she plans to continue dance in college. She has her eyes on Duke University or Northwestern. “It’s hard to believe this will be my �inal performance. The time has gone by so fast, but I have great memories,” she said. The three ballerinas graduating from Desert Vista on May 21, 2020, echoed Grif�ith’s sentiments. “I do feel nostalgic because it has been so many years, but it also hasn’t hit me yet that is the last time. It probably won’t hit me until the show actually happens,” said Avery. Added Bella: “I know I will miss every-

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nostalgic because the Nutcracker Ballet has been my whole childhood, and it’s such a huge part of me,” confessed Nash. Kimberly Lewis is looking forward to the presentations, stating, “What will be so enjoyable this year is that every show will be so different. People will want to attend all three shows just to see what each girl brings to the role she is performing in.” The three ballerinas are also on the Dance Studio 111 Company Team and Desert Vista’s varsity dance line and senior

elite dance team. It won’t be just the graduating seniors feeling nostalgic when the curtain comes down on the 2019 Ahwatukee Foothills Nutcracker Ballet. “The Nutcracker has been a very big part of our lives, and our family has enjoyed watching the girls grow and take

on new roles and challenges,” said Bella’s mother, Linda Gregg, adding: “I cry each time I think of this being her last, but I feel blessed that we have such beautiful memories,” said Bella Gregg’s mother, Linda. “This year will be very emotional for me to watch as she dances her three favorite roles.” Lewis has her own reason to be wistful this year. “All three of my children have grown up doing the Ahwatukee Foothills Nutcracker Ballet,” she said. “This will be such a surreal moment for me when Avery takes her �inal bow because this is the last Nutcracker I get to be a mom and watch my own daughter being part of the magic – such beautiful memories of 20 years of Nutcrackers, not as the producer but as a mother.” As in years past, following both 2 p.m. matinees, the audience is encouraged to sing “Jingle Bells” as snow falls inside the theater and Santa arrives on his sleigh. All the show’s Queens, the Mouse King and the Nutcracker then come onstage to sign autographs and be photographed with fans. Free photos can also be taken with Clara on her stage throne. Tickets: AFNutcracker.com or DanceStudio111.com. Nutcracker apparel is also available for purchase online.

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Rugelach makes for delicate and delicious gifts

t’s said to have come from the Yiddish word “rugel,” meaning royal. Rolled out delicate dough filled with a variety of ingredients, rugelach (pronounced rug-a-lach) has grown in popularity from a Jewish specialty baked during the holidays to an American favorite enjoyed all year long. It seems as though every country has its own version and name for rugelach and there are hundreds of recipe variations for this bite-sized goody. For the dough, sour cream or cream cheese is added to the flour which makes for flavorful dough that’s extremely easy to work with. These one or two bite morsels are generally filled with ingredients like sugar, cinnamon, walnuts, raisins, chocolate, or preserves with a little cinnamon sugar sprinkled on top. Again, there are a number of ways to roll and cut rugelach, but the classic shapes are crescents or squares. I know that rugelach is baked up en masse for Ingredients: Dough: 1 cup butter, softened 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt

Hanukkah celebrations and but there are plenty more chances in the days ahead to make, bake and deliver these delicious and delicate gifts from the kitchen for the holidays.

Filling: 1 ½ cup sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups walnuts, ﬁnely chopped

Directions: In a mixing bowl, blend together butter and cream cheese until well incorporated. Add flour, sugar and salt, blending well. Gather dough and divide into two balls. Refrigerate in plastic wrap for at least 1-2 hours. Meanwhile, make filling. In a bowl, mix together 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1 ½ cups chopped walnuts. When dough is chilled, cut each ball into two pieces. You will have 4 dough balls to work with. For crescent shape: On a lightly floured surface, roll dough ball into an approximate 9-inch circle 1/16 of an inch thick. Sprinkle ¼ of filling mixture over circle, leaving a ¼ inch border. Gently pat filling into dough. Cut circle into 12 wedges. Roll each wedge up starting at the wide end to form a crescent. Sprinkle top with filling mixture. For square shape: On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 9-inch long rectangle. Sprinkle ¼ of filling mixture over dough, leaving a ¼ inch border. Gently pat filling into dough. Starting at the bottom, roll dough up tightly into tube shape. Gently flatten tube with your hands. Cut into 1-inch squares. Sprinkle tops with filling mixture. Place pieces onto parchment lined (or lightly greased) baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for about 15-18 minutes or until deep golden brown. Makes about 36 pieces. Dough can be made ahead and stored in plastic wrap for up to one week. Baked rugelach can be frozen. Watch my how-to video: jandatri.com/recipe/reeses-peanut-butter-oatmeal-bars

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wo riders on Desert Vista High School’s mountain bike team placed for state in their respective divisions to end the season. Martin Fuller, a junior at Desert Vista, and Grif�in Solle, a freshman, both represented the Thunder on the state podium at the �ifth and �inal race of the Arizona Interscholastic Cycling League season on Nov. 2-3 at the White Tank Mountain Regional Park in Waddell. Fuller, who competed in the JV2 Central Conference, placed �irst overall after ending the season with 1,996 points throughout the �ive races this season. Fuller beat out Cactus Shadows sophomore Alex Hernandez and Horizon sophomore Guy Randolph for the title. Solle, who raced in the freshman Central Con-

ference, �inished the season fourth overall with 1,873 points. Solle, along with Fuller, were two of four racers representing Desert Vista on the podium in the �inal race. Sam Monson, a junior, and Levi Shoemaker, a seventh-grader at Altadena Middle School racing with Desert Vista, were the two other podium placers for the Thunder. “Grif�in and Martin were both new to the team this year,” Desert Vista mountain bike coach Mike Dale said in an email. “Grif�in has a background of successful road bike racing, while Martin has been an accomplished cross country runner. Both were able to participate in their �irst Mountain Bike Race with us and found success very quickly. It was simply awe-inspiring to see how hard they both worked this season.”

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From left: Levi Shoemaker, Martin Fuller, Sam Monson and Griffin Solle all represented Desert Vista on the podium in the final race of the 2019 Arizona Interscholastic Cycling League season. (Courtesy Shana Dale)

Desert Vista seniors set strong foundation for success

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esert Vista’s football season may have come to an end one game short of reaching the championship for the �irst time since 2011, but there was still plenty to be proud of for this year’s Thunder team. They set a foundation moving forward, one that Desert Vista coach Dan Hinds admits was one of the biggest differences with this year’s group of seniors and those in the past. “There were so many guys that brought different things to the table,” Hinds said. “That’s what made this group unique. They were a tight group. Brotherhood wasn’t just a word to them, it meant a lot to them.” Desert Vista wrapped up the season on Friday, Nov. 22 with a loss to Liberty in the 6A semi�inals. The Thunder found themselves in a hole early on in the contest, trailing 33-14 entering the fourth quarter but rallied to trim the Lions’ lead to 33-30. An onside kick attempt didn’t go the Thunder’s way, which ended the game and their season with a 9-4 overall record.

Desert Vista senior quarterback Parker Navarro was one of many that set a standard going forward for the Thunder football program. (Cheryl Haselhorst/AFN Contributor)

“Most teams would have folded but ours didn’t,” Hinds said. “I told them how proud of them I was. Our season isn’t de�ined by one play. It was an up and down season, but our kids never quit. “They bounced back every week and I’m proud of them for that.” It was the second consecutive year Desert Vista made a deep run in the playoffs

after winning nine or more games. Last year, Desert Vista fell to eventual 6A runner up Perry in the quarter�inals. The Thunder avenged that loss in this year’s quarter�inals. Desert Vista entered the 2019 season as one of the favorites to contend for a spot in the inaugural Open Division playoffs, which pins the best eight teams in the

state from the 4A-6A conferences against one another. But an early loss to Sherman Oaks Notre Dame in San Diego hindered the Thunder’s chances early on. A loss to Desert Ridge three weeks later eliminated Desert Vista from the Open Division conversation but kept them in line to compete for the 6A Conference championship. While they fell short of their own expectations, this year’s senior class helped take a �ive-win team in 2017 and make it a contender. The 2020 class went 19-6 the last two seasons. “I’m so proud,” Navarro said. “Transferring here as a sophomore and starting my career here, it’s been a blessing. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. My whole path, my whole journey, it’s been amazing.” Navarro ended his career at Desert Vista with 4,317 passing yards and 46 touchdowns. He threw just 11 interceptions in two seasons. He also rushed for 1,243 yards in his career and 14 more touchdowns, most of which came this season. Senior wide receiver Elijah Ervin �inished with 2,116 receiving yards and

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It’s Desert Vista’s seventh season competing in the AICL, which has 75 total teams taking part in the league, including Mountain Pointe and several others across the East Valley. The Thunder have grown each season, adding both boy and girl riders as young as the sixth grade. This year, Desert Vista was represented by 28 riders. While some are experienced, others are competing for the �irst time. Dale believes this creates a balance on his team and thus, makes them come together to help

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26 touchdowns. Fellow senior wideout Colton Grover and tight end Braeden Belnap, the other top pass-catchers this season, combined for 637 yards and �ive touchdowns. Tyson Grubbs, Desert Vista’s senior running back, eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark this season after a broken bone in his foot ended a promising junior campaign. Colby Humphrey, another senior, stepped in for Grubbs at tailback before battling injuries of his own. Humphrey rushed for 354 yards and two touchdowns this season. Most of Desert Vista’s starters on offense also transitioned to play defense. Seniors Eddie Weigl and Miles LeBlanc

each other learn. “We take great care to help all of our riders develop their riding skills and endurance by breaking the riders up into smaller groups to focus on what they need,” Dale said. “At the start of the season, we work with each rider to assess their current state and create a plan for them to improve throughout the season. “Anyone with a positive attitude, willingness to work hard and participate, will �ind an amazing community of riders and families to support them.” Each rider is responsible for buying

anchored both the offensive and defensive lines before missing time with injuries. Senior linebacker Zack McGinnis had a breakout season for the Thunder, with his best performance coming against Basha in the �irst round of the 6A playoffs. “This was a special group of players,” Hinds said. “This was an extraordinary group of young men.” Each senior set the standard for those coming through the program after them. Hinds said not only did they work hard in the classroom, weight room and on the �ield, but they also respected their peers and always conducted themselves in a manner coaches dream of. “I never had one off the �ield issue with this group,” Hinds said. “Not many teams

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their own mountain bike and necessary equipment. The team has set up a support network to assist riders, however, so those looking to participate aren’t held back in any way. The 2019 race schedule began on Sep. 7 in Flagstaff at the Fort Tuthill County Park. There was a two-week gap between each race, which took place in Prescott, Fort Huachuca, Fountain Hills and most recently, Waddell. Out of his now three seasons coaching the team, Dale admits this season was the most memorable. Every week was �illed

can say that. This was a competitive group that really cared about one another. They made it special for me as a head coach.” Hinds expects the next group of seniors to continue the same legacy of hard work and perseverance displayed by this year’s team. He also expects it to continue on after that. He will look to a new batch of seniors to lead the way next season, along with a select number of juniors that already have plenty of varsity experience. One player in particular that �its that mold is Devon Grubbs, Tyson’s younger brother. A running back himself, Devon will take over as the featured back next season for the Desert Vista offense, much like his brother did as a junior. Though for the

with great competition from Desert Vista and other teams. But most importantly, the team had fun. “We were able to introduce many new riders to the world of mountain biking and give them the base skills for a lifetime of �itness,” Dale said. “The race results and success were the icing on the cake. The supportive culture of this team is unique and very special.” For more information on Desert Vista’s mountain bike team or the Arizona Interscholastic Cycling League, visit http://www.arizonamtb.org. �irst time in years, the two won’t be by each other’s side. “I’m going to miss it,” Devon said. “He was always next to me. I could always rely on him. I’m going to miss playing with him a lot.” As the Thunder head into the offseason, preparations for next year will soon be underway. There will be several new faces on both sides of the ball, all of whom eager to make the same impact. “We have a bright future next year also,” Devon said. “We aren’t going to dropdown. We are going to keep getting better.” Have an interesting story? Contact Zach Alvira at zalvira@timespublications.com and follow him on Twitter @ ZachAlvira.

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Licensed & Insured

REMODEL CONTRACTOR

Electrical Services

Residential/Commercial

Bonded/Insured • ROC #289252

480-659-1400

Nights/Weekends Bonded/Insured 480-251-8610

Carpet Cleaning

0% FINANCING - 72 Months!!

We Also Buy, Sell & Trade Used Appliances Working or Not

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Not a licensed contractor

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Lifetime Warranty on Workmanship Seasonal AC Tune Up - $99 New 3-Ton AC Units - $3,995 We are a Trane dealer & NATE-Certified!

East Valley/ Ahwatukee

Home Improvement

480-834-2905

Drywall

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Handyman

Jaden Sydney Associates.com

Landscape Maintenance

FREE Estimates! Plumbing

Repairs • Drywall • Painting • BINSR Items Trash Removal • HOA Compliance

AND so much more!

Ahwatukee Resident

480.335.4180 Not a licensed contractor.

MALDONADO

Paint Tile

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Home Improvement

Fireplace Conversion From Pilot to Electronic Pilot

“No Job Too Work Since 1999 Quality le,Small 2010, 2011 Affordab Man!”

2012, 2013, 2010, 2011 2014 2012, 2013, Ahwatukee Resident/ References/ Insured/ Not a Licensed Contractor 2014 2010, 2011 2010, 2011 2012, 2013, 2012, 2013, 2014 2014

Full Service & Repair on ALL Gas Fireplaces

2010, 2011 2012, 2013, 2014

Small Man!”

Affordabl Ahwatukee Resident/ References/ Insured/ Not a Licensed Contractor 2010, 2011

Bruce at 602.670.7038

25 Years exp (480) 720-3840

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

Not a licensed contractor

Home Improvement

Home Remodeling

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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

Licensed • Bonded • Insured Technician

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Call Lance White www.irsaz.com

Irrigation

ROC# 256752

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

NTY

5-YEAR WARRA

480.654.5600

Serving the Valley for over 28 years

azirrigation.com

WE DO ALL THE WORK

Cutting Edge LLC • ROC 21671

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

Landscape Design/Installation

CDS LANDSCAPING

Irrigation Systems & Outdoor Lighting C - Caring alls Repairs & Instuse. rm te D - Dedicated ng lo r fo ing S - Service No Landscap

ALL OUR PRODUCTS ARE PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA!

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Irrigation Repair Services Inc.

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Home Improvement

with any cabinet replacing project

$25 per visit.

Install/Design We do it all!

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

2012, 2013, 2014

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Foothills Touch Landscapes LLC Lawn care/Maint. Starting as low as

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sured/ Not a Licensed Contractor

e Resident/ References/ Insured/ Not a Licensed Contractor

Drip/Install/Repair & Tune ups!

David Hernandez (602) 802 3600

“No Job Call Bruce at 602.670.7038 038 “No Man!” Job Too Work Since 1999 Too Small dyContractor

or 02.670.7038

SPRINKLER

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Small Man!”

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Not a licensed

contractor Jim 480.593.0506 Ablehandyman2009@gmail.com

480.201.5013

THE HANDYMAN THAT HANDLES SMALL JOBS THAT OTHERS DECLINE

Able Handyman Service LLC

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HOME REPAIR SERVICES

TREE

Juan Hernandez

TRIMMING

Electrical Visit our website! Landlord and Homeowner Property Services

Juan Hernandez

Landscape Maintenance

NOT A LICENSED CONTRACTOR

Handyman

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

LANDSCAPING

. Maintenance

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

david@swo-of-artworks.com

480-580-4419

Owner: David “Ray” Smith

The Possibilities are Endless

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Bonded/Insured/Licensed • ROC #225923

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Landscape Maintenance

MD’S LANDSCAPING Drip Systems Installed, Valves/Timer Repairs

Let’s get your Watering System working again! System Checks • Drip Checks FREE ESTIMATES! CALL 24 HOURS 25 Yrs Exp. I Do All My Own Work! Call Mark

480.295.2279 Referred out of Ewing Irrigation Not a licensed contractor.

WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED!

Artistic

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

• 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

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

•

Limo Services

Landscape Maintenance

SPECIAL

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

15 + Yrs Exp! All English Speaking Crew

SONORAN LAWN

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

Other Services Weddings/Parties Night out on the town 602.348.2141 Keep this number in your cell as your Ahwatukee Transportation Service.

Way2GoTransport.com

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

Visit us at Suntechpaintingaz.com or view our video promo at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GM5pbvpZJlg

602.625.0599 ROC #155380 Family Owned • Free Estimates

WANT A GREEN LAWN?

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

ROC 282663 • BONDED • INSURED YOUR LAWN EXPERT SINCE 1995

ROC 304267 • Licenced & Bonded

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

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Warranty On All Work dandlsprinklerservice.com

602.329.3396 Not a Licensed Contractor

HOME IMPROVEMENT & PAINTING

We Are State Licensed and Reliable!

INC.

480-586-8445

Not a licensed contractor

Dunn Edwards Quality Paint Small Stucco/Drywall Repairs

Serving Ahwatukee Since 1987 Interior / Exterior • High Quality Materials & Workmanship • Customer Satisfaction Free Est imates • Countless References • Carpentry Services Now Available

• Call or Text for a Free Quote

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

Interior/Exterior Painting 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

PAINTING

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theplugman.com

★ Small Job Specialist

SUN TECH

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• One Month Free Service

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PROFESSIONAL PAINTING Interior, Exterior House Painting. Stucco Patching. Gate/Front Door Refinishing. Quality work/Materials Free Estimate Ignacio 480-961-5093 602-571-9015 ROC #189850 Bond/Ins'd

Painting

Complete Lawn Service & Weed Control

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*GRATUITY NOT INCLUDED

Choose us for all your transportation needs

Specials

Lawn Mowing Starts At $40 Full Service Starts At $70

Painting

East Valley PAINTERS

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ROC#309706

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 “Professional, Punctual & Clean”

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Plumbing

Pool Service / Repair

Watch for Garage Sales in Classifieds!

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GREEN POOL

LLC

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Roofing

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Roofing

TILE ROOFING SPECIALISTS

Flat and Foam Roof Experts! desertsandscontracting.com

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480-706-1453

Licensed/Bonded/Insured • ROC #236099

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

FREE ESTIMATES 602-736-3019

Roofing

Window Cleaning

PHILLIPS ROOFING LLC

John’s Window Cleaning

Member of ABM

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 223367

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CR 42 DUAL

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

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Roofing Family Owned & Operated for over 30 years

ROC #152111

is your roof

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RESIDENTIAL ONLY WITH THE PURCHASE OF A NEW RESIDENTIAL ONLY RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL A/C SYSTEM INSTALLATION

480-893-8335

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