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BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

ike the coach of a Super Bowl team three days before the big game, Mike Schmitt hasn’t been sleeping soundly lately. There are just too many things to do, too many things that could go wrong that he needs to make sure don’t. Come 10 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at the corner of Warner Road and 48th Street, Schmitt’s fretting will hit a crescendo – as it has 29 previous years– as the Ahwatukee Kiwanis Easter Parade steps off for the 46th time. Following the parade, the Kiwanis will hold its Spring Fling from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Ahwatukee Park, 4700 E. Warner Road to raise money for its many activities benefitting teens in group foster homes. “I go to sleep thinking ‘Where are we going to put this and that? Will they show up on time?'” Schmitt, Parade Boss for his 30th year, said Friday. He had just come back from the main post office in Phoenix to accomplish “what I consider one of the major goals of parademaking” – mailing the positions and directions to each of the 70 entries that comprise the largest Easter parade and oldest continu-

ous one in Arizona.” There were still things to finetune and last-minute details to nail down – like figuring out where each entry waits before stepping off. That’s no small task as some units are pretty big – like the 200 Ahwatukee Little League players and two bands, each numbering at least 100 members, from Desert Vista and Mountain Pointe high schools and their feeder Kyrene middle schools. Some things were already in place, like the pooper scoopers who will follow behind the Gilbert Days Rodeo Queen and her court as they and their steeds prance down 48th Street for the first time in Ahwatukee. But other details still can’t be tended to until Saturday morning– like picking up speakers and tables from Mountain View Lutheran Church, the oldest veteran unit in the parade. Those speakers and tables will be positioned at public address stations at the Ahwatukee Country Club and the corners of Ahwatukee Drive and Kiowa and Pawnee streets so commentators, including veteran announcer Becky Lynn, can tell onlookers what entries are passing by as the sounds of “The Chicken Dance”

These two pairs of Ahwatukee residents, Jack Kundera and his 12-year-old son Avery Kundera, and Adriana Smith and her 10-year-old daughter Kamryn Smith, will be dancing into people’s living rooms worldwide at 8 a.m. Friday, April 15, on Channel 5 as two of the 12 teams competing for $100,000 in the two-hour debut of the new CBS series, “Come Dance With Me.” The show pairs a parent with their son or daughter under the direction of three accomplished choreographers as a panel of judges eliminates a team a week. How Ahwatukee fielded two of the three Phoenix area teams on the show – the other is from Mesa – is explained on page 22. (David Minton/AFN Staff Photographer)

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Battle royale emerges in Ahwatukee primary for legislative seats BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

ampaign 2022 has officially kicked off in Ahwatukee and it’s going to be a doozy. With the filing deadline past, there are primary battles in both parties in Legislative 12 – the new number for the district that covers all of Ahwatukee and parts of Tempe, Mesa and Chandler as a result of this year’s redistricting. Two Democrats – Sen. Sean Bowie of Ahwatukee and Chandler Rep. Jennifer Jermaine – aren't running. That has led to a contest in the state Senate primary Aug. 2 between two Ahwatukee Republicans and a five-way Democratic battle for both state House seats because incumbent Tempe Democratic Rep. Mitzi Epstein is the sole candidate for her party’s nomination to replace Bowie. Two seats also will be up for grabs on both the Tempe Union and Kyrene governing boards, although because there is no primary in those races, candidates can’t even file until sometime between mid-June and mid-July. The Nov. 8 General Election will also be a primary of sorts to replace termed-out City Councilman Sal DiCiccio. In that nonpartisan contest, 10 people so far have filed statements of interest – a requirement before candidates can circulate petitions, which can’t be filed until between June 11 and July 11. People must register for the Primary Election by July 4 at recorder.maricopa.gov. A debate is scheduled for 6 p.m. May 18 for the Democratic House and Republican Senate candidates. Information: azcleanelections.gov/arizona-elections/debate-information. Here’s a look at the LD 12 candidates.

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The primary pits David Richardson, who said he and his wife are first-time parents who recently moved to Ahwatukee, against Ahwatukee Realtor Suzanne Sharer. David Richardson Describing himself has having been “born and raised under the poverty line in Phoenix," Richardson co-founded the first life science company that was a spin-out from Arizona State University in 2016. He has completed incubator pro-

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grams through ASU and the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation and was a Global Innovation Fellow who traveled to China in 2017 as part of a U.S. State Department collaboration with to strengthen the two countries’ economic relationship. A winner of multiple Small Business Innovation Research grants from the National Science Foundation and the National Cancer Institute, Richardson received the AZBio Fast Lane Award in 2018 and was part of a team that developed “high-throughput COVID tests and sold 500,000 tests,” according to his website. He said he is “focused on issues that impact our state and district: Educational and economic opportunity, a sustainable water supply, compassion and unity in public discourse, and individual liberty.”

Suzanne Sharer Longtime Ahwatukee resident and Realtor Suzanne Sharer is a member of the Ahwatukee Village Planning Commission and an Arizona native. A former vice president of the Ahwatukee Republican Women, the mother of three was a member of the Dodi Londen Excellence in Public Service leadership program for women in 2013. She is a staunch conservative and wrote, “There were six children in my family and my parents made it a point to teach us that the American dream comes from personal responsibility, hard work and faith. We were taught that being an American was something to cherish.” She lists her issues as school choice, “reasonable teacher salaries, support law enforcement and first responders, crack down on human trafficking, fight against illegal immigration and oppose new taxes.”

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Mitzi Epstein The lone Senate candidate for the Democratic nomination is Rep. Mitzi

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Epstein, who has served two terms in the House. A business owner who also was a computer systems professional for multinational corporations, according to her campaign website, Epstein was a Kyrene Governing Board member 200508 and president of a parent teachers o rga n i z a t i o n when her kids were in Kyrene schools. She champions “great schools, quality jobs and fiscal responsibility” on her website, but also said she supports “adequate funding” and a “secure retirement” for public safety professionals as well as “a balance between conservation and growth” to conserve water.

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Jim Chaston Jim Chaston owns his own CPA in Chandler and is a graduate of Arizona State University. His firm “specializes in working with local small business owners and individuals,” according to his website and has been a city finance director, although his website does not indicate where. He has worked with a number of public agencies and tribal governments and says he is "a small business owner, community advocate, and CPA, I’m running to take conservative values and sound financial principles to safeguard your hard-earned tax dollars.” Terry Roe A former police officer for 20 years who is termed out on the Chandler City Council, Terry Roe has been active in the commu-

nity through the Kiwanis Club and the Salvation Army Chandler Corps and is the former chair of the Phoenix Silent Witness Program Board. He notes on his website that he “has made economic growth and development a top priority” and said he “has a sincere respect for the entrepreneurs and small business owners who pour their heart and capital into a business to make a living for themselves and create jobs for others.” He said that if elected, he “plans to build upon Arizona’s success as a business-friendly state that attracts job creators and new businesses.”

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Patty Contreras Ahwatukee resident Patty Contreras recently retired from the City of Phoenix after over 31 years of service in the Parks and Recreation and Human Services Departments providing programs, activities, and resources for youth, teens, adults, and seniors. “I want to continue to serve the public as an elected official to help make policy that will benefit our constituents and all Arizonans,” she states on her website, and champions better funding for public education as well as efforts to protect Arizona’s water resources. Stating her father is a Korean War veteran, Contreras also says “he fought for freedom and democracy and I will too as a state representative for this district.” Sam Huang Sam Huang served for one term on Chandler City Council but quit to run unsuccessfully for Congress in the Republican primary in 2020. “I have carefully selected four priorities that are relevant: affordable medical services, relevant education,

improved infrastructure, and welfare policy reform,” he says on his website. “To accomplish, I have developed plans and approaches that are practical and beneficial because they will save costs on government services, reduce social problems, and create long lasting economic driving forces.” “I am only interested in solving real problems. My political platform is solid with practical approaches and clear goals. In addition, I am a candidate with an open mind, global perspective, and extensive knowledge and experience on different cultures and thoughts.”

Ajlan “AJ” Kurdoglu A native of Turkey, Chandler resident Ajlan “AJ” Kurdoglu is an engineer with an MBA from the Thunderbird Graduate School of International Management and the owner of the Homemart furniture and interior design store. He twice ran close races against incumbent Republican Sen. J.D. Mesnard in the old LD17, now LD 13, racking up over $1 million in donations in 2020 in what became one of the most expensive legislative races in Arizona. “I’m running so our small businesses, the backbone of our communities, are supported by our state government so they can create good quality jobs,” he says on his website. “I’m running to help find solutions that will strengthen our communities and make your lives a little better every day. Anastacia “Stacey” Travers An Army veteran who served as a Russian intelligence interceptor, Ahwatukee resident Anastacia “Stacey” Travers is a scientist and mother who wants to protect children’s rights to “access education, making their own fam-

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and “Do the Hokey Pokey” fill the air intermittently. The dignitaries also are in place, led by Councilman Sal DiCiccio as Grand Marshall. Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club President Neil Rayes and his fellow members picked DiCiccio because this is his last Easter Parade as councilman and because he helped the club avert a $450 permit the Fire Department wanted to impose. Other dignitaries will be there as well, including Mayor Kate Gallego, the three-member Legislative District 18 delegation, Congressman Greg Stanton. Ahwatukee Foothills News founder and former owner Clay Schad, one of the parade’s founders, will be in a car driven by Chad Chadderton, one of Ahwatukee’s pioneer Realtors. Leading the parade will be the Ahwatukee American Legion Post 64 color guard. Schmitt also has lined up what he calls “the big finish” – all 10 zany units of the clown-clad Shriners, who will be in all

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DiCiccio cool to Desert Foothills pickleball plea BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

ity Councilman Sal DiCiccio said he supports repurposing the Desert Foothills Park tennis courts for dual use as pickleball courts but pretty much threw cold water on building any new pickleball courts there. Nevertheless, the leader of a citizens’ effort to install pickleball courts at the never-completed park said she is seeking an audience with DiCiccio to try and change his mind. “We realize that the needs are vast and great throughout the Valley,” said Jill Ostendorp, who with Carrie McNeish have petitioned the city Parks & Recreation Department to install pickleball courts at Desert Foothills, stating that the $1 million, 16-court pickleball complex at Pecos Park is almost always in use and that the majority of users tend to be residents of other cities as far away as Casa Grande. “Obviously, having a balanced bud-

get is important to District Six and us.,” Ostendorp said. “We were encouraged that he was supportive of making the courts dual purpose. However, we still have sent correspondence to him to ask if we could have a follow-up meeting, because we just feel very strongly with the growth and popularity of pickleball – that getting ahead of the curve, and having more courts available in order to keep versus less would be advantageous.” Both women said they have the support of four other City Council members. However, without DiCiccio’s support, their effort likely is doomed in this budget cycle. DiCiccio made his comments during the poorly attended virtual District 6 hearing on the city’s trial budget. Only about 75 people had tuned in to listen. “I want to be very clear on this,” DiCiccio said. “We have people who seem to

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Tempe Union board condemns Ducey, GOP for bills AFN NEWS STAFF

he Tempe Union High School Governing Board last week unanimously approved a resolution condemning Gov. Doug Ducey and the Republican-controlled Legislature for approving what it termed two anti-LGBTQ+ laws. Ducey recently signed SB1165, which forbids anyone who is born a male from playing in intramural or interscholastic sports for females and SB 1138, which prohibits any form of “irreversible gender reassignment surgery’’ on any individual younger than 18, even with the consent of parents. Advanced by Tempe Union Superindent Dr. Kevin Mendivil, the resolution states: “Tempe Union is committed to increasing visibility and raising awareness to foster a welcoming and inclusive climate where LGBTQ+ students, families, and staff can live their authentic lives and be treated with dignity and respect.” “Tempe Union is committed to honor-

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best possible educational experience in this district.” Board member and Tempe city Councilwoman Berdetta Hodge harshly condemned Ducey. “I’m glad that we have a district that can stand strong witness,” Hodge said. “That is just a really sad day that we have to adopt a resolution to protect our students and our community. It shouldn’t be like this. Thank you, Doug Ducey. We are glad you’re leaving in December.” Board member Andres Barazza said, “We just have a history every once in a while, have some type of bigotry sticking its neck out – spray painting something on our campuses or sporting events or something ... that does not convey community." Board President Brian Garcia called the board’s support of the resolution “especially meaningful to me.” “It’s been all intentional and focusedin and I’m grateful that we have a full collective board that’s supportive of the LGBTQ community,” Garcia added.

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TU board member discusses council goals BY LINDSEY TATE AFN Contributor

empe Union Governing Board member Berdetta Hodge says she plans to bridge the gap between public education and the city in her new role as a member of the Tempe City Council. In 2016, Hodge was the first AfricanAmerican woman elected to public office in the city when she was elected to the board, on which she served as president and vice president. Last month Hodge was also one of three women elected to Tempe City Council. She plans to keep her board position until her term expires in 2024. Arizonans are allowed to hold two elective offices as long as one is not a paid position and school board members work without compensation. Hodge says she is committed to making sure that every student’s voice is heard at

the city level as well as in the district. “I have already started the process of bridging this gap. I have met with all the superintendents within the district and have plans to meet with (Arizona State University) President Michael Crow,” Hodge said. “I will then bring everyone to the table to have a conversation with the city to see what steps we can take to help students thrive.” Hodge says her biggest concern is making sure every child who leaves the district is college-ready as well as prepared for the world. Hodge says she plans to accomplish this by providing more scholarships, affordable housing, transportation. She said she also wants to start apprenticeships for students who would like to go directly into the workforce. Hodge stated that currently children under the age of 18 get free bus passes in Tempe. Hodge says that one of her top priorities will be partnering with the city

to make sure that people of all ages – and regardless if they are Tempe residents – will have free transportation to get to class or work. Noting she has a reputation for being willing to talk to anyone and is committed to listening, Hodge said that in her past leadership positions she has been able to connect with people on a personal level and will continue to do so. Tempe Councilwoman Genevieve Vega praised Hodge. “She is someone who fully immerses herself in problems. She will talk to anybody and gather people together to figure things out. She doesn’t have to be the one to come up with the solution, but she always pulls together the people that will,” Vega said. Hodge said she believes that local government needs its own power within and that school boards and city councils don’t require state oversight.

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Kyrene superintendent earns national certification AFN NEWS STAFF

eople often forget that teachers and school administrators don’t stop learning once they get to the front of the class. That goes as well for school districts’ top boss, as Kyrene Superintendent Laura Toenjes demonstrated last week. She “graduated” last Friday with more than a dozen other Arizona superintendents from a certification program administered by AASA, The School Superintendents Association. The program aims to sharpen the skills that successful superintendents identify as essential for leading in today’s complex and challenging education environment. The program was developed exclusively for superintendents and is led by seasoned and successful superintendents. And it involved a lot of extra work, though Toenjes found a way to make most of her “homework” benefit the district she has led for more than a year. For her capstone project, Toenjes laid the groundwork for two big goals the Governing Board will be tackling over the next eight months. The first will be developing “a portrait of a Kyrene student” that is similar to what Tempe Union, Chandler Unified and Mesa Public Schools have done with their portrait of a graduate from their districts. Basically, such portraits listed the goals

workforce. For example, the survey the district conducted of parents, district staff, business owners, parents and other members of the community identified critical thinking as one of the competencies a Kyrene “graduate” should have by the time they enter their freshman year in high school. Toenjes used her certification project as well to begin laying groundwork for the second piece of her and the board’s mission this year – develop a new fiveyear strategic plan since the current one expires this year. Such a plan helps the administration and the board organize most of its spending decisions toward achieving its goals. She explained that the portrait Kyrene Superintendent Laura Toenjes graduated last sets out six or eight competenweek from a special national certification program cies students in Kyrene should exclusively for school superintendents. have developed by the time they (AFN file photo) finish middle school. of a district’s educational and support “So my question and my challenge to systems for each student who completes our team here and the executive team – the first eight years of their formal edu- which trickles down to the schools – is cation. do we provide opportunities to teach That portrait comprises the skills that children how to be critical thinkers?” district officials want every student to Toenjes explained “And are we putting have developed as they begin high school lessons in place and are we giving experi– skills that will further develop as they ences that allow for that? prepare for higher education and/or the “Once we land on what these compe-

tencies are and the board votes to approve the portrait, then we’ll start to use that as a lens, if you will, across what are the things we’re doing, what programs do we have in place that help do that? Do our classrooms look like that? Do they invite critical thinking? So I’m excited that works moving forward. “ Toenjes also began discussing the proposed competencies with all her various councils, groups that include community members, another business leaders, another parents and still others for staff and students. “I’m actually going over also to meet with Tempe Union’s student advisory council because I want some high school voices in this,” she added, explaining she wants former Kyrene students to tell her “what was important? What didn’t you have? What did you get?” from their time in her district. Her time in the certification program also involved “a lot of reading, a lot of network” as well as guidance from her mentor, former Wickenburg Superintendent Howard Carlson, who has written numerous books about the qualities that make a good school superintendent. And all of this work, she said, goes to her and other Kyrene officials’ goal of ensuring “that all of our children, regardless of how they come to us, have access to opportunities for the best education.”

stitutions such as the Boys & Girls Club to host the camps. Kyrene Communications Director Erin Helm said the money will support both the Kyrene Expanded Learning Program (KELP) and Kyrene Summer Academy. KELP is the summer support that began during the pandemic to help students advance their learning in concepts taught during the school year. Summer Academy is a slate of enrichment courses ranging from science to art. The funding will allow Kyrene to provide: free transportation from regional hubs; free breakfast and lunch daily, staffing and supplies.

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hanks to Gov. Doug Ducey’s use of $100 million in federal pandemic relief funds to help children in charter and public schools catch up on learning lost to COVID-19 school disruptions, Kyrene School District will be offering a special summer camp for free to students. Kyrene received $596,700 to host an AZ OnTrack Summer Camp as part of the governor’s effort to help some 250,000 students across the state. “The objective here is a summer camp to catch our kids up who have fallen behind in math and reading and other

skills, along with additional subjects that we can reinforce, like American civics,” Ducey said in January when he announced the grants, which are going to public and charter schools as well as in-

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in recruiting new officers and the data indicated that even with a $7,500 signup bonuses and an aggressive marketing campaign, their efforts have yielded little. In 2018 and 2019, that data showed police successfully recruited 310 and 335 new officers. That included a total 616 new cops and 29 transfers from other agencies. But recruitment fell off drastically the last two years, according to department data. In 2020, police recruited 139 new officers and seven transfers and last year a mere 66 newbies and five transfers. DiCiccio expressed alarm at the falling ranks, calling attention to increasing public concern about crime in Ahwatukee and longer response times. “I’ve heard it repeatedly in the Ahwatukee Foothills community and in the northern part of my district – a shortage of police officers,” he said. “We should really be at 3,800. We are now at about 2,700 police officers and it’s impacting our day-to day-life. We’re seeing response times go up from five minutes to seven minutes.” “So the prioritization of hiring police has to be our number one priority,” he said. “The anti-police crowd has taken over a big part of City Hall and they have through their words driven out so many police officers where they don’t want to work for the City of Phoenix anymore.” That anti-police rhetoric also has been heard from some members of both the Tempe Union and Kyrene school boards during discussions about school resource officers. DiCiccio said officers “are hardworking men and women with families. Their kids do after-school activities. They’re involved in our community. These police officers have done everything to protect us as a community and we have an obligation to protect them.” He suggested the administration give police officers higher pay to staunch the attrition, saying officers "don't feel appreciated for the $55,000 to $75,000 a year that they make. It's not enough." "We have got to stop the attrition as quickly as possible," DiCiccio said, "because we are getting extremely unsafe. I know staff wants to do everything they can but the rhetoric we've seen is what has led to this."

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Freeway bottlenecks top MAG transit priorities BY KEN SAIN AFN Staff Writer

ddressing bottlenecks on the Santan and Loop 101 freeways and adding two rapid-bus routes are among the transportation priorities for county officials. Audra Koester Thomas, the transportation planning program manager for the Maricopa Association of Governments, said every project on its list is important, but that expanding the number of lanes on the Santan Loop 202 Freeway between the Loop 101 and I-10 as the most important. Two rapid-bus routes are planned. One would go up Arizona Avenue through the heart of downtown Chandler to Mesa and a light rail transit center and the other between Scottsdale Fashion Square and Chandler Fashion Center. She and other officials briefed business leaders on the region’s transportation plan at a recent Chandler Chamber of Commerce event. “The purpose of the route is more about connecting Chandler, Scottsdale and Tempe residents with downtown Tempe/ASU and downtown Scottsdale,

along with a connection to either mall at the north/south end and the Chandler Fashion Center,” said Jason Crampton. “Additionally, the route will provide a faster connection to light rail and other regional bus lines in the area.” That route would travel mostly on Rural and Scottsdale roads. Another high priority is addressing the rush-hour bottleneck on the Loop 101 between U.S. 60 and the Red Mountain Freeway. A key to addressing all those priorities is voters passing an extension to Prop. 400, a half-cent sales tax dedicated to addressing the region’s transportation needs. It will likely be included on this year’s ballot in November. The current tax expires in 2025. Thomas said a lot of infrastructure has been built in East Valley since the 1980s and it has helped fuel the growth of Chandler to being Arizona’s fourth largest city. “That half-cent sales tax is what delivered this network that you see here,” Thomas said, saying there are other projects in the works that will impact Chandler commuters.

“Finishing up the HOV lane, here out east of Chandler, around the Santan, so completing that freeway network,” she said. “Build out of the SR 24 (Gateway Freeway) and the southeast network.” The Arizona Department of Transportation two weeks ago opened another four-lane stretch of SR 24 to help access Bell Bank Park in Mesa as well as some residential areas. The mile-long section is an interim four-lane roadway between Ellsworth and Williams Field roads and was completed several months ahead of schedule as part of a partnership between ADOT, Mesa and Legacy Sports USA, which operates Bell Bank Park. The new sports and entertainment complex is southeast of the new intersection connecting SR 24 and Williams Field Road. Drivers are now able to access the eastbound side of the new SR 24 section via ramps from the Santan Freeway. Access from Ellsworth Road will be available by next week when crews open new on- and off-ramps on the east side of the SR 24/Ellsworth interchange. The new section is part of ADOT’s $77 million project to build SR 24 as a

divided four-lane roadway between Ellsworth Road in Mesa and Ironwood Drive in Pinal County. The entire five-milelong project is scheduled for completion later this year. Thomas said there’s not a lot more that can be done for U.S. 60 because the freeway’s footprint is maxed out. However, she said they will look at it to see if there are things that can be done to improve the flow of traffic. MAG officials asked community leaders for their transit wish list for the coming decades. The estimated cost for all of those more than 1,400 projects is $90 billion. They have worked up a plan that will be able to meet the region’s transportation needs through 2050 if voters approve the half-cent sales tax for another 25 years. That $36 billion plan includes: 367 new freeway/highway miles; 186 new HOV lane miles; 1,300 new or improved arterial lane miles; 45 new or improved traffic interchanges; 12 new dedicated HOV lanes or system interchange DHOV ramps; nearly 12 miles of new light rail; nearly 37 miles of bus rapid transit; and nearly 7 miles of new streetcar tracks.

panel. The draft map adopted in late October following those laws ended up putting incumbent Wendy Rogers of Flagstaff into a heavily Democratic district. Sine Kerr of Buckeye also wound up in a district with a Democratic edge. And early proposals put Vince Leach, who lives in the southern Pinal County community of SaddleBrooke, into a district considered competitive, with Republicans having just a 4.2% edge. But by the time the final maps were adopted, the two Republican commissioners, with the consent of Erika Neuberg of Chandler, the nonpartisan chair-

woman of the panel, altered the lines – sometimes by just a few blocks – to ensure all three found themselves in districts with large GOP margins. Fisher contends the maneuvers were not by accident. Now he wants Brnovich to determine if they were illegal. The Republican commissioners and Neuberg, questioned by reporters as these decisions were being made, denied any wrongdoing. Democratic Party spokeswoman Morgan Dick said there is no interest in creating problems and recrafting lines so close to the 2022 election, what with early ballots for the primary going out in

mid-July. But she also said that if Brnovich confirms that laws were broken, the party may go to court to have the lines redrawn ahead of the 2024 election. At the heart of this is the 2000 voterapproved constitutional amendment creating the commission. Prior to that, the decennial process was left to lawmakers. That resulted in maps crafted by the majority party, allowing it to cement its hold on power for the coming decade. That 2000 amendment set up the fivemember commission of two Democrats, two Republicans and an independent

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he state Democratic Party wants Republican Attorney General Mark Brnovich to investigate decisions by the Independent Redistricting Commission that give a political edge to three incumbent GOP senators. And what turns up could lead to seeking to have the legislative map redrawn. In a complaint being delivered Monday, Charlie Fisher, the party’s executive director, says the commission was on track to create legislative districts that comply with the 2000 voter-approved initiative that created the five-member

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and provided specific rules about how to craft maps. Those include protecting communities of interest, complying with federal voting rights laws and, to the extent it doesn’t interfere with other goals, creating competitive districts. And there’s something else. “The places of residence of incumbents or candidates shall not be identified or considered," it reads. Fisher, in his complaint to Brnovich, said that means that commissioners are not supposed to tell staff to design maps using that information. And he said the record

suggests otherwise. One of the most notable last-minute changes between the draft and final maps involves Rogers who lives in a mobile home park on the south side of Route 66 just west of downtown Flagstaff. The original map had placed her into Legislative District 6 that includes much of Flagstaff but also stretches through the Navajo, Hopi, Havasupai, White River Apache and San Carlos Apache reservations. It also is a district that has a heavy Democratic edge. But that was before David Mehl, a Re-

publican member of the panel, asked that the lines be tweaked to put the mobile home park and a few blocks around it into LD 7. It runs through Snowflake and Payson into Apache Junction and as far south as Oracle and San Manuel. It also is a safe Republican district. Mehl initially declined to answer questions from reporters about the reason. When pushed, he sidestepped the issue, saying it was done to help Democrats boost Navajo voting strength in LD 6. But Shereen Lerner, one of the Democrats on the panel, said that Mehl told her a different story.

“He came over to me and he said, ‘I’d like to make a change for a friend of mine who asked me to make this change,’ ‘’ Lerner said. She said she agreed but pursued the issue. “I said, ‘Don’t tell me if it’s for an incumbent,’" "Lerner continued. “And he said, ‘Then, I won’t tell you.'" The issue of where the commission drew those lines is particularly important in legislative races, where candidates are required to reside in their districts. By contrast, congressional candidates need not live in the district they represent.

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2 Ahwatukee pairs hit network TV Friday Father-son team found Mom, daughter danced in adventure down under tribute to beloved teacher BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

very Kundera has been surprising his father Jack Kundera since he was 8. That was when the Altadena Middle School seventh-grader announced he wanted to do something different than playing baseball. “Given he’s a boy and I have three sons,” Jack said of his middle child, “I didn’t expect to have any dancers in the family. And when he started, he just kind of took off.” Now, on Friday, April 15, at 8 p.m. on CBS’ new TV series “Come Dance With Me,” Avery and his dad will be among 12 teams – including an Ahwatukee mom and daughter – competing for a $100,000 prize. The show was taped in Australia last year while studios in this country were

shut down by the pandemic, but while everyone connected with it knows who won, the teams are contractually forbidden from disclosing how they fared – or even how long they lived down under. But it was an adventure for Avery and his father, a network systems engineer for Cable One, who comprise one of two father-son teams on the show. Not that it was a completely enjoyable adventure, mind you. “At first, it always starts off as exciting, a fun adventure,” Jack said. “But then as you’re away from family and your daily routine and your daily community, your support group, it gets tougher and tougher.” And while he worked at his job remotely when he could and used some vacation time, Jack said, “My employer is

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he Desert Vista High School Speech and Debate Team was formally honored by the Tempe Union Governing Board last week for scoring its 18th state championship and solidifying its status as the winningest team in that competition’s history in Arizona. Desert Vista Speech and Debate coaches Brittany Stanchik, who is retir-

ing from the position, and Frankie Marchi led the team to victory with the help of club officers and seniors Isaac Kan, president; Sita Sudhakar, vice president; and Jeremy Elwell, President of Speech. “Each speech and debate competition event features a different form of public speaking and requires a unique skill set,” Superintendent Dr. Kevin Mendivil said.

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t 10 years old, Kamryn Smith of Ahwatukee is not just an accomplished dancer with a boatload of national and regional trophies. The Kyrene del Milenio Elementary fifth grader also is a national TV network veteran of sorts after appearing in a Lifetime TV dance competition in 2019. Now, Kamryn and her mother, Adriana Smith, will be one of 12 teams competing in the CBS dance series, “Come Dance With Me,” which debuts in a twohour special at 8 p.m. Friday, April 12, on Channel 5. Kamryn has been a competitor in dance shows since she was just over 2 years old and she and her mother made it to the top 12 of some 20,000 applicants for the show, which taped in Australia early last year because studios in

this country were shut down. “It just made life a little harder,” said Adriana, who had accompanied her daughter for the Lifetime taping in Pittsburgh over several months. “It’s not like being just on the other side of the country. We were on the other side of the world.” Nonetheless, the proud mom added, “She had fun. It was a lot of fun with everybody.” There was a learning curve that challenged Kamryn and her mom, one of three mother-daughter teams on the show. Yet, Adriana hopes the show inspires parents into realizing another activity they can engage in to connect with their kids. “Ballroom was a rough week for us,” Adriana said. “I think more or less be-

see SMITH page 32 Desert Vista Speech and Debate coach Brittany Stanchik, accompanied by officers of the team, appeared before the Tempe Union Governing Board last week to accept its congratulations for becoming Arizona’s winningest team in the history of speech and debate competitions. (YouTube)

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Easter special at state’s fastest-growing church BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI AFN Staff Writer

eneration Church Campus Pastor Jesse Baumgartner said his congregation’s Easter service will be powerful and filled with spirit. “We take this timeless message and mix it with incredible music for today’s generation,” Baumgartner said. “We have a very powerful day planned. It’s practical yet Biblical-based message for the day is somewhat shorter so everyone can get to their Easter celebrations.” The services are set for 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday, April 17, at Generation Church South Mountain in Ahwatukee will be led by Lead Pastor Ryan Visconti. Besides its services and food pantry, Generation Church South Mountain provides couple-to-couple marriage counseling, Divorce Care, and Celebrate Recovery programs, including CR Kids. The church has more than 140 Life Groups helping families develop deep connections and discipleship. The church was previously New Life Church, planted by Paul and Beth Lavino, 30 years ago. Their daughter, Amy, who attended Lomas Elementary and grew up in the church, joined the staff and became a vital part of the ministry.

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“Speech events can require extensive knowledge of current events or they can be dramatic or humorous. “Those participating in debate must thoroughly understand both sides of an issue in order to effectively convince a judge that their side is more valid.” Here are the final placings: Congressional Debate: House 1: 2nd place, Isaac Kan; 3rd place, Alex Shin. House 2: 2nd place, Sydney Burns. House 3: 2nd place, Ali Nikad; 6th place, Andy Lu. Lincoln Douglas Debate: Octa finalists: Vincent Montalbano and Gabrielle Vines; Quarter finalists: Valerie Peters and Alexander Brown. Public Forum Debate: Octa finalists: Stefanie Fan/Savannah Yu and Calliope

In 2014, the Lavinos watched as Amy’s new husband, Ryan Visconti, a highly decorated Army officer and veteran with his master’s degree in theology led Generation Church in Mesa. Impressed, Visconti’s father, Randy, and the church board encouraged him to become the lead pastor, which was a successful move. The Mesa church was growing exponentially, and the two

churches began to help one another. In 2017, it became clear to the Lavinos that they had a significant opportunity to help more people experience new life in Jesus by becoming one church. The Lavinos and their church are still crucial parts of this ministry, but now this community’s long-time church is far more capable of aiding all those who need it. Generation Church has been one of the fastest-growing churches in the country

over the last six years, according to Outreach Magazine. Baumgartner said the average attendance at the South Mountain campus in Ahwatukee has grown to about 500 people. As for Baumgartner, he’s been in the Valley for a little over 10 years, having moved from Minnesota. He serves as the South Mountain Campus Pastor and the Executive Pastor of NextGen Ministries for babies through young adults. “Our church has been growing quite a bit since summer 2017. A lot of the community knows us as the biggest St. Mary’s Food Pantry in the state, but more and more people are discovering our incredible church services and just how much their whole family can love church, especially their kids and students.” “We’re living in a divided time right now. We’re really tackling modern-day issues through the lens of the Bible. Pastor Ryan is a pretty brilliant communicator and people love coming to hear him preach. It’s incredibly clarifying and life-giving for so many.” Lead Pastor Ryan Visconti, whose wife Amy is the daughter of founder Pastor Paul Lavino, will lead Easter services at Generation Church in Ahwatukee. (Special to AFN)

Burkhart and Nila Sathyan; 3rd place: Deborah Garcia and Ny’lynn Johnson; 2nd place: Cora Wintring and Praghalba Ghatigar. Policy Debate: 3rd place: Andy Lu and Adam Dudebout; 1st place: Isaac Kan and Ali Nikad. Extemporaneous Speaking: Semifinalist: Tarah McCann (9) / 2nd place: Isaac Kan (12) Impromptu Speaking: Semi-finalists: Keerthana Kumar and Vincent Montalbano; 3rd place: Isaac Kan. Informative Speaking: Semi-finalists: Gabri Ramsey and Yehansa Hettiwatte; 6th place: Kennedy Galassi; 3rd place: Julia Juvera; 2nd place: Miranda Daye. Original Oratory: Semi-finalists: Elijah Snow (12) and Aashna Ramani (11) / 1st place: Sita Sudhakar (12)

Duo Interpretation: 1st place- Jeremy Elwell and Sophie Rogers. Duet Act: 5th place- Vincent Montalbano and Emily Wright; 3rd place- Julia Juvera and Alyssa Hattula; 2nd place- Rishik Chaudhary and Pravin Munshi. Humorous Interpretation: 5th placeAmany Luwaga; 4th place- Gwyneth Doebbeling; 2nd place, Jeremy Elwell. Dramatic Interpretation: 5th placeSophie Rogers; 4th place- Rishik Chaudhary; 2nd place, Gwyneth Doebbeling. Prose Reading: 6th place- Aashna Ramani; 5th place- Valerie Peters; 3rd place- Nicole Sandoval; 2nd place, Keerthana Kumar; 1st place-Ny’lynn Johnson. Program Oral Interpretation: 4th place, Elijah Snow and 2nd place,- Sophia Siekierski. Poetry Reading: 4th place, Sophia Siek-

ierski and 2nd place, Gabriel Sauls. Original Spoken Word Poetry: 5th place, Cora Wintring, and 3rd place, Isheeta Gorman. “It’s excellent that we do have this time in the sun not for me but anytime that we acknowledge the brilliance of my students,” Stanchik told the board, The team’s appearance brought a wistful memory from board member Armando Montero who congratulated them and noted he had been a member of the team for three years prior to his graduation in 2019. “I really want to stress the value that this team has for so many students,” he said, explaining that it teaches them how to give back to the community and imparts skills they can use in everyday life as well as class.

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xperts say a shortage of nurses may worsen over the next few years but help has arrived in Mesa. Alverno College held a ribboncutting ceremony recently at its new Mesa location at 1201 South Alma School Road, Suite 5450. Mayor John Giles and Councilman Francisco Heredia attended the ceremony, along with college leaders and alums. This moment comes at a crucial time when the area and its medical

staff have already experienced trying times, the mayor said. “This is good for the residents of Mesa and for the health industry, leading to more qualified health professionals to fulfill workforce needs in our city and the region,” Giles said. The 13,000-square-foot facility houses classrooms, offices and a state-of-the art simulation lab. It sits inside the Financial Plaza building – the tallest building in Mesa, and in the heart of Heredia’s district. Heredia called the college a “huge addition” to the area. “It will help in the revitalization of the Fiesta Dis-

trict and meet the growing demand for nurses throughout the Valley,” he said. Alverno will offer a direct entry master of science in nursing program at its Mesa location. This program originally launched in partnership with Arizona-based Synergis Education on its flagship Milwaukee, Wisconsin, campus in January 2020. The DEMSN will award graduates both a bachelor of science and a master of science in nursing. The

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n a recent Harris Poll, 46 percent of Americans said they’ve had more aches and pains during the pandemic, and 55 percent felt they’d aged faster than at any other time in their lives. Many of us know that smoking and sun exposure are the two most common causes of premature aging. Is the pandemic becoming the third? As a practicing dermatology PA, patients are telling me that they feel that they are suddenly looking much older. I get asked daily, “Is it the lighting in my house? The blue light from the computer screen? Am I being my own worst critic, or is there really something to the pandemic that is aging me?” No, this is not in your head. Pandemic aging is very real. There’s no doubt that the past two years has been tough on all of us men-

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your devices, changes in eating habits and an increase in alcohol consumption, many of us are now finding ourselves looking and feeling much older than we actually are. Whether you’re not happy looking at yourself on a Zoom call or glancing in the mirror at work or at home, there are things I tell my patients to do to combat pandemic stress changes. First and foremost, get plenty of rest, set boundaries for work at home and find time away from your laptop and other electronics. Have a dedicated workspace, set regular work hours, and stick to them. Drink plenty of water. Hydration allows for a small reduction in cortisol as well as a decrease in overall inflammation. Exercise at least 3 to 4 times per week. Even as little as 10 minutes a day of exercise can improve your cortisol levels and increases endorphins that lead to a more positive mental outlook.

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really understanding.” Avery’s dancing career started early but sustained an 18-month interruption when studios, including his Tempe Dance Academy, were closed by the pandemic. “He just decided he wanted to try something different,” Jack explained. “He had been wanting to dance since he was a kid and we would always kind of put him off,” said Jack, who coached soccer as well as T-ball and baseball. Since “I was doing a lot of sports” at the time and “we didn’t have any girls in our family,” Jack said, “We didn’t know what that was about and kind of brushed it aside.” But after a couple dance classes, an instructor pulled him aside and encouraged Jack to let Avery follow his muse because he had a lot of potential. By 10, Avery was competing in dance contests, winning the nationals in a competition called Dance Masters of America after winning the regional round in Arizona. “He really was fairly new in the dance world,” his proud father said. The road to the TV show came after a nationwide search by the network and involved “a very lengthy process,” Jack said. That process included hassling with the airlines.

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“So about a year ago we tried getting to Australia and there was a big block because of COVID and it actually took a lot of back and forth with the airline because even though we were flying on their plane to the country, they didn’t believe we were actually going there. They eventually called the embassy to verify all of our documents and paperwork.” “And then when we got there, we were in quarantine for two weeks, so it was pretty extensive,” he added. Once they were filming, the work began and for Jack, it wasn’t a piece of cake. Each week three choreographers – who have worked with entertainment icons like Bruno Mars, Pitbull, Justin Bieber, Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Paul McCartney, Ariana Grande, Lil Nas X and BTS – work with the teams on a particular dance genre. The whole scene was different for Jack, who explained, “I did my social dancing, whether it was in high school and weddings and whatnot, but not professional.” “They have some really talented choreographers,” Jack said, explaining that sometimes different genres would overlap “and we just had to go out there and strut our stuff.” His most difficult genre was hip hop because “it’s really hard when you’re 48 and my body didn’t do what I thought it

Avery Kundera and his dad Jack Kundera of Ahwatukee are one of two father-son teams competing in CBS’ “Come Dance With Me,” a competitive series beginning Friday, April 15. (Courtesy CBS Studios)

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could do,” Jack mused. “In your mind, you’re thinking you can do certain things and you may think you’re younger than you are,” he said. “Trying to apply that to your body is difficult.” For Avery, on the other hand, Jack said, “I think he could do hip hop well, but he doesn’t get much hip hop training here.”

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“The kids in general – all of them – are just phenomenal dancers, phenomenal,” Jack added. “And the Achilles Heel was actually all the parents.” In the end, he said, the kids “kind of dumbed down their skill set a little bit and we had to rise up to their expectations with the mentor in the middle.”

cause it got into our head, because you just have to be graceful and we weren’t totally graceful. Well, Kam might be but I’m not. And in the show, you both need to be. In the show, you kind of have to be in sync.” Put another way, Adriana explained, “This isn’t like Adriana Smith and her 10-year-old daughter Kamryn Smith are one ‘Dancing with the of three mother-daughter teams among the 12 competing teams on the CBS show “Come Dance with Me.” (Courtesy CBS studio) Stars.’ It’s more attainable because it’s parents and kids. And he was along with us through this So, what I’m hoping that people see whole process. So when we went on to when they watch it is like, ‘Oh, we could the show, it was symbolic because we do that even because it’s attainable. It’s kind of were doing it for him. And we just everyday people on the stage actu- were kind of dancing for him the whole ally dancing with each other.’” time. And so there were rough nights, Yet, while mom wanted to be a dancer you know?” when she was young, Kamryn is hardly Even now, she said, “It’s been really “everyday” on the dance floor. hard because these girls had been with “She’s still competing at her dance him for so long and they bring in a new studio,” Adriana said. “She won a slew of director now and it’s a little weird becompetitions last year. She came back af- cause I’m so used to doing things a certer filming this show and went straight tain way. But everybody’s trying to make into nationals and she won Dancer of the the best of it. These kids are little but Year there again. She came back really they’re resilient. But I don’t think they strong.” fully have gotten over it. They’re grievYet, it’s not been all trophies and glory ing differently.” for mom and daughter. Adriana and Kamryn also made new Kamryn is a student at Phoenix Dance friends in Australia – particularly the Cooperative in Ahwatukee and since age Ahwatukee father-son and Mesa father4 had been a student of Antoine Olds – daughter who also were cast for “Come a beloved teacher who passed away of Dance With Me.” natural causes at age 37 in November And Kamryn has been starring in com2020. mercials and other dance jobs, continuAdriana and Kamryn had already been ing to build up a portfolio as she continin the selection process with CBS . ues to pursue a career in choreography. “I wanted Kamryn to dance with him “She makes up dances all the time at and then he found out dance teachers home,” her mom said, adding that dance couldn’t do it. So what he did was he “is a part of her life and we’re kind of just taught us our dance for the audition. rolling on right with her.”

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he new senior pastor of Mountain Park Church officially started work this week after his selection was ratified by the congregation earlier this month. His selection ends a months-long search after former Senior Pastor Allan Fuller resigned after 15 years in the job. “The search for a new senior pastor has not been an easy one,” a church spokeswoman said, explaining a committee of seven volunteers spent seven months vetting some 70 applicants for the post. “We believe God has a great future for Mountain Park Church, and we are excited to be a part of the family,” said Scullard, a South Africa native who has lived in the United States since 2000. The spokeswoman said Scullard “first became a Christian at age 13 at a youth camp and has been passionate about sharing the gospel ever since.” Scullard and his wife of 22 years, Cindy, have a 5-year-old daughter.

Local church collecting medical supplies for Ukraine

Esperanza Lutheran Church will be collecting medical supplies to support the work of Project C.U.R.E. to aid Ukraine refugees. The supplies can be dropped off in the courtyard of the church at 2601 Thunderhill Place, Ahwatukee. Founded in 1987, Project C.U.R.E. has become the largest distributor of medical supplies and equipment to doctors and nurses serving those in need in over 135 countries. They are ranked as one of the top charities by Charity Navigator. Esperanza Lutheran serves the community with worship services on Sunday morning at 8:30 and 10:30 and in outreach ministry events to put faith into action. All persons are welcome to be part of the Esperanza faith community. A list of medical supplies of which Project C.U.R.E. has an immediate need is listed on the website. Donations will be accepted until Easter Monday, April 18. Information: myesperanza.org or by email to azviewing@gmail.com.

Ahwatukee Boy Scout troop slates car wash here

Ahwatukee Boy Scout Troop 78 usually hold a second rummage sale but this year they’re doing something to help local motor vehicle owners. They’re hold a car wash 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 23 at the Yoasis parking lot, 1304 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee. The lot is at the corner of Desert Foothills Parkway and Chandler Boulevard. There is no set fee. The Scouts will ask for donations instead.

He graduated from Bible College in South Africa, has a degree in analytical chemistry, and completed his life coaching certification. “Charlton is a visionary and strategic leader who believes strongly in a ‘servant-leadership’ approach to ministry,” the church said on its website. “He is passionate about creating a team culture and believes that everyone has a role to play in God’s story. He has trained, discipled, and equipped many pastors and leaders as a life coach. “Charlton has served as an executive and teaching pastor in large church settings. He has experience in church growth, discipleship, small group models, and building dynamic kids and youth ministries. In addition, Charlton has overseen church campus plants, conferences, teaching teams, outreach, missionary projects, and church networks.” Mountain Park Church invites the community to check out its Sunday services at 9 a.m. and 11:0 a.m. Information on its Easter services: mountainpark.org/easter.

Pastor Charlton Scullard, seen here with wife Cindy and daughter Shay. (Courtesy Mountain Park Church)

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AFFAN to hold fashion show and luncheon

Ahwatukee Foothills Friends, and Neighbors will be holding a fashion show presented by Judy Wear Boutique 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 25, 2022 at the Foothills Golf Club. Contact affanwomensgroup@gmail.com for more details and to register. The cost of the lunch is $25. A prepaid reservation is required to attend. Registration closes on April 17.

A dinner with chili, brisket, fried chicken, sides and dessert will be available along with casino games, a basket auction and raffle and the annual student art showcase and scholarship contest, where guests vote for their favorite piece of art. Art scholarships will be awarded to eight of the top vote getters. Tickets are $60 and scholarship still are available. Go to TUHSERF.org for details.

to help support various Foundation initiatives in the Kyrene School District including the Kyrene Family Resource Center, teacher mini-grants and principal (cq) grant, student scholarships and recognitions and annual initiatives such as Backpacks for Students, Thanksgiving Food Baskets and Winter Wonderland. This year’s goal is $30,000. Information: Kyrene Foundation.org.

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The Ahwatukee Women’s Social Club will hold a charity luncheon to support Ahwatukee-based Janine Women’s Center for victims of domestic abuse. The luncheon is noon-3 p.m. April 30 at Arrivederci Trattoria, 4221 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee and tickets can be obtained at Eventbrite.com. by searching “Spring into New Beginnings.” The group also is accepting donations for raffle prizes and donors can contact the group through its Facebook page. The luncheon will include a cash bar, musical entertainment and a raffle that will include several paintings.

An engraved commemorative paver placed at Ahwatukee’s Blue Star Memorial is the perfect way to honor a family member or friend who served or is currently serving in the U.S. military and the Desert Pointe Garden Club will be taking paver orders through March so they will be placed in time for Memorial Day. The Blue Star Memorial is a joint project of the Desert Pointe Garden Club and the Ahwatukee Board of Management and is located on the north side of Warner Road just west of 48th Street. Parking is available in the Board of Management lot. Pavers cost $50 without a military logo or $60 with the logo. Order forms are available at the Ahwatukee Board of Management office, 4700 E. Warner Road or at Blue-Star-Memorial-order-form-final-pdf. (az.gardenclubs.com).

Tempe Union Foundation slates ‘Denim & Diamonds’

Kyrene Foundation seeks sponsors for golf tourney

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The Tempe Union High School Education Foundation will hold its Denim & Diamonds fundraiser 6-9:30 p.m. April 22 at the SRP Pera Club, 1 E. Continental Drive, Tempe.

Sponsors are being sought for the Kyrene Foundation’s 11th annual Golf Classic May 6 at Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass. Last year the Golf Classic raised more than $25,000

Ahwatukee resident Dr. Neal Lester, Foundation Professor of English at Arizona State University and founder/director of its Project Humanities, has begun its biweekly Service Saturdays, where groups and individuals distribute clothing and toiletries at the Human Services Campus in downtown Phoenix. The outreach runs from 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and services the Campus’ unhoused clients. During the outreach, clients shop alongside “personal shopper” volunteers who aid in searching for various styles and sizes, as well as share warm conversations with them. There also is a weekly sorting of donated items 2-4 p.m. Fridays. Information: projecthumanities.asu.edu/serviceSaturdays or projecthumanities@asu.edu.

Operation Christmas Child has packing party

The Operation Christmas Child South Mountain Team invites the public to a spring packing party 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11002 S. 48th St., Ahwatukee. The focus is on girls 2-14. Sign up: bit.ly/sm2022Spring.

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n Ahwatukee man who founded and heads a global disaster-prevention company headquartered here has been named to the board that preserves a national icon in the world of firefighting. James Tomes, president/CEO of Telgian Holdings, Inc., was recently appointed to the board of directors of The Fireboat “Fire Fighter” Museum. The Fire Fighter has protected New York City for over seven decades during some of the most harrowing incidents in American history, including the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the “Miracle Landing on the Hudson.” Known as “America’s Fireboat,” the Fire Fighter provided courageous service during World War II and is a national historic landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. “It is an honor and a privilege to serve on the Fire Fighter board of directors,” said Tomes. “The Fire Fighter is the most award-decorated fireboat in the world and a true embodiment of the commitment and sacrifice of firefighters and

The Fire Fighter has protected New York City for over seven decades during some of the most harrowing incidents in American history, including the 9/11 terrorist attacks. (Special to AFN) fire protection professionals across the nation.” From a fire code development and firetesting company that Bill Tomes, a retired firefighter and fire marshal, started in San Diego in 1985, Telgian has grown into a safety Goliath headquartered near the I-10 and Elliot Road in Ahwatukee with revenues over $75 million.

Its 350 employees – roughly half in Arizona and the rest spread across 31 other states – provide services that protect some 50,000 schools, hotels, big stores, government buildings and other facilities across the U.S. Telgian offers C-suite risk management guidance and can take a building project from site evaluation through de-

sign, to engineering and construction, as well as perform ongoing inspections and maintenance for the life of a facility. James Tomes, the founder’s son, has been responsible for Telgian’s success since 1999. And, as a force for positive change within the fire protection industry for decades, he has also served on multiple National Fire Protection Association global code development committees. Tomes continued growing the company with the help of now board Chairman Russ Leavitt. Telgian relocated in 2001 to Arizona, first settling in Chandler and eventually landing in 2015 in Ahwatukee, a convenient location for a workforce dominated by residents of Phoenix and East Valley communities. Its Ahwatukee headquarters is home to the holding company and one of its two operating companies, Telgian Fire Safety; Its other operating company, Telgian Engineering and Consulting, is based in Atlanta. Designed by renowned naval archi-

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Pita Jungle aims to keep staff, guests healthy BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI AFN Staff Writer

ita Jungle in Ahwatukee is taking its staff’s health seriously. Restaurant co-founder Bassel Osmani and his partners hired Company Nurse, a triage and reporting service for workplace injuries, to further protect their employees, customers and vendors from COVID-19 exposures. Company Nurse uses a COVID-19 digital screening solution and triage guidance service. Osmani says employees are screened before entering the workplace. Employees have a unique link and QR code to access the service via website or mobile phone.

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lines at all Arizona locations, including the one in Norterra. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Pita Jungle serves a variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Pita Jungle’s menu is influenced by tastes from around the globe with the benefits of the Mediterranean diet always apparent through the use of healthy lean proteins, veggies, legumes, nuts, grains and fruit. “Pita Jungle is having to adapt to this new reality,” Osmani said. “We hoped it would have waned by now, but we’re still in the midst of it... but in the interim, it is the new reality and people are adapting to it and modifying consumption methods.” Pita Jungle was fortunate in that it linked with third-party delivery services before the pandemic hit. “We turned it up when this happened,” he said. “We already had the footprint and our customers, who obviously kept their habits. Those who didn’t, switched to it. We’ve held our ground. It hasn’t been a stellar year, but it’s a year of survival. “We count our blessings that we have the foundation to do deliveries. Now we’re working on enhancing it, putting our product in front of our customers, instead of them coming to us. We’re thinking food trucks and such things.” To help families stay healthy during the pandemic, Pita Jungle started offering family meals for takeout and curbside pickup. The $35 meals include Pita Jungle’s signature hummus or caramelized cauliflower; a family-style service of healthful ingredients to wrap pitas or

tect William Francis Gibbs in 1938, Fire Fighter was considered a modern engineering marvel, capable of pumping 20,000 gallons of water per minute to nine topside fire monitors and powered by one of the first diesel-electric powerplants ever fitted to a vessel of its size. Its design was so advanced and performance so impressive, in fact, that throughout her entire 72-year active career, Fire Fighter remained in an essentially unchanged operational condition, outlasting all of her contemporaries and even the majority of the FDNY fireboats half her age. Decommissioned in 2010, the mu-

seum is dedicated to preserving the fireboat as a fully operational vessel, memorial, and teaching museum. As a longtime leader in the fire and life safety industry, Tomes is committed to the preservation of this heroic vessel which is a maritime icon within the fire service industry. “I look forward to the opportunity to offer my experience and insight to contribute to the Fire Fighter by growing visibility for the historic ship and raising awareness of the need for the preservation of this truly unique piece of American maritime history,” Tomes said. Tomes also is active in an advisory capacity for numerous organizations, including the Arizona Sustainability Al-

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liance board, Greater Phoenix Chamber board, Arizona Bank & Trust Advisory Board, the San Diego Military Advisory Council, the San Diego Naval Medical Center Surf Clinic and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Advisory Board, among others. “We are pleased to offer a warm welcome to James Tomes, as the newest member of the Board of Directors,” said Charles Ritchie, museum founder/ president. “Jim’s enthusiasm and energy, coupled with considerable knowledge and expertise in the field of fire protection, will be instrumental as we continue our work together to preserve the Fire Fighter as a memorial and teaching museum.”

tivated and dedicated individuals in communities across the United States. Candidates form fundraising teams and compete in honor of two local children who are blood cancer survivors. The man and woman who have raised the most funds during the 10-week campaign are awarded the prestigious title of Man or Woman of the Year in their community. The event is 11 a.m.-9 p.m. April 20. menu and a happy hour platter,” Osmani said. “Four times a year we roll out a new menu with naturally sourced items that are as organic as possible. Last season it was paleo cuisine and keto. We’re looking next at immune-boosting foods to figure flus and viruses.” Information: pitajungle.com

James Tomes of Ahwatukee heads Telgian Holdings, Inc., a company his father formed in 1985 and that he has grown into a global fire-prevention leader. (Special to AFN)

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Luken siblings creating a Thunder legacy BY ZACH ALVIRA AFN Sports Editor

hen they were younger, Jack and Clare Luken would often compete to see who was the faster of the two siblings in the pool. But as they grew older, those raucous interactions turned into cheers as they delved into competitive swim. The competition aspect of the two siblings has shifted from Clare to their younger brother, Joe, who will be an incoming freshman at Desert Vista in the fall. One of Clare’s main focuses now as she prepares to begin her junior year swimming for the Thunder is impressing colleges, much like Jack did during his career that ultimately allowed him to sign with the University of Michigan and leave home when he graduates next month. “It’s super exciting,” Jack said. “I can’t wait to start at the next level and start training with them up in Michigan. It’s going to be harder, but I know I’m going to get a lot better in swimming and academics. “I know Clare will have colleges looking at her, too.” The two grew close during this time swimming for the Thunder. At dual meets they would cheer one another on. At the state championship they celebrated their individual gold medals and the team title with the boys this past season. They were both honored this year by the Tempe All-City Association, which highlights high school athletes in the Tempe Union High School District for outstanding performances in their respective seasons. They also push one another to always succeed. That’s what helps keep them

Desert Vista sophomore Clare Luken and senior Jack Luken have spent their entire lives cheering each other on in the pool. Most recently, they did that in Austin, Texas at the Speedo Sectionals, where both had impressive performances in one of their final events together before Jack heads off to the University of Michigan. (Courtesy Jack Luken) going during their longer days that include school, swim practice and late dinners before doing it all over again. But it’s that recipe that has helped lead them to success. And the most recent taste they had was in Austin, Texas at the Speedo Sectionals while competing with Ahwatukee’s own Gold Medal Swim Club. Jack won the 1,000 and 1,650-yard free with new personal bests in both events. He also placed second in the 500 and third in the 200. Clare competed in a variety of events and was impressive. She achieved a new personal best in the 1,500 free. But what made the event special was their ability

to do it together. “It was fun watching Jack do his races and cheering him on,” Clare said. “When you see your siblings doing the same sport, it’s fun to watch them and you know what they’re doing so you can help them after and cheer them on.” Jack’s career at Desert Vista took off when he entered his junior year. A two-time captain of the team, he won the 500yard freestyle in 4:34.05 in 2020. As a senior, he improved his time by nearly six seconds and repeated as champion in 4:28.23. He also won gold in the 200 free in 1:38.62 and was a part of the 400-relay team that won

gold. Outside of Desert Vista, Jack’s career with Gold Medal Swim Club has been equally as impressive. He is a Winter U.S. Open qualifier 200, 400, 800 and 1500 freestyle and captured gold in the 200, 400 and 1500 last summer at the Futures Championship in West Fargo, N.D., a premier event for those who are part of USA Swimming. Clare’s career, while still young, has been equally as impressive at Desert Vista. This past season she set a personal best during her second-place finish at state in the 100 free. She also set a personal best in the 200 on her way to cap-

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turing gold in 1:50.28. Clare was also the anchor for the 400-freestyle relay team that won gold. With her help, the Desert Vista girls placed third overall behind powerhouse Chaparral and Red Mountain. Her recruitment hasn’t quite taken off yet. That’ll come as she enters her junior season. But she’s excited for some of the opportunities that may come her way. She hopes to be recruited by a school that will allow her to continue swimming outdoors, the setting she feels she is the most comfortable in. “I’ve sort of been thinking about schools that are California and others where you can swim outside,” Clare said. “I’m so used to that.” While she already holds the record for fastest 100 freestyle in Desert Vista history, Clare hasn’t quite thought about the legacy she hopes to leave one day on the Thunder swim program. Jack said he hopes his legacy is one that centers around hard work and dedication to the team rather than individual success. He’s confident Clare and Joe will continue to have success and make the Luken name a household one – if it isn’t already. And even though he will be nearly 2,000 miles away in Ann Arbor, he knows the three of them will continue to support one another in the same way they have while growing up. “It’ll suck leaving because I won’t be able to see them swim every day,” Jack said. “But I’m also really excited to go to the next level. I’ll still be able to check on them and I know it’ll all be worth it in the end.”

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amir Hendelman and his trio bring jazz, classical, blues, standard, Israeli and Brazilian influences to Ravenscroft Hall. For Hendelman, now among the premier jazz musicians, playing the piano became a ticket to tour the world, from Israel to Los Angeles, from Japan to Thailand -- and on April 16 to the new Ravenscroft Hall, 8445 E. Hartford Drive, Scottsdale for a 7:30 p.m. concert with his trio, presented by Lakeshore Music. Hendelman wasn’t particularly impressed the first time he heard a piano. Of course, it was an old, out-of-tune spinet at his school in Israel and Tamir Hendelman wasn’t quite 6. “It wasn’t something very exciting to me,” Hendelman said. That changed almost by chance. “One of my earliest memories of playing was walking down a street in Tel Aviv

and passing by a music store,” Hendelman said. “When I walked by, the store salesman was playing a medley of songs on an electric organ. It sounded like an orchestra or a big band to me. I asked my mom to get me one of those instruments and that’s how I got started.” Hendelman performed for years with a lengthy list of greats, including Barbara Streisand, Diana Krall, Gladys Knight, Natalie Cole, the Jeff Hamilton Trio, Teddy Edwards, Jeff Clayton, John Clayton and Barbara Morrison, before forming his own trio, in which he explores standards, Brazilian music, blues, his Israeli roots and The Great American Songbook. His Lakeshore Music audience will get a taste of it all on his set list, Hendelman says. “Tamir is one of the truly great jazz pi-

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Tamir Hendelman, who is now among the premier jazz musicians, will be bringing his lyrical sounds to a new concert hall in Scottsdale. (Special to GetOut)

Hotel Valley Ho becomes ‘University of Tiki’ BY CONNOR DZIAWURA GetOut Staff Writer

iki Oasis producer Baby Doe von Stroheim calls the Arizona version of the long-running San Diego event a “University of Tiki.” Seminars on a variety of topics are a staple at the annual Arizona Tiki Oasis, which returns to Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale April 28-May 1. “What’s so fun about our event is that we curate the experience to allow people to kind of dip their toes into a little bit of history with a modern twist to it,” she explained, calling education on everything from cocktails to architecture, fashion and design a popular aspect of the weekend. But the celebration of Tiki and midcentury style goes beyond simply being like a convention or conference, her hus-

The Tiki Oasis offers seminars but also offers a broad range of entertainment. (Courtesy of Tiki Oasis)

band Otto von Stroheim said, as the pair has “activated every part of the hotel.” Arizona Tiki Oasis also features an

art show, marketplace and even a luau, among other activities to do and sights to see at the historic hotel. From the

pool to spa and nightclub, attendees donning island attire can wander the hotel grounds throughout the weekend, checking out scheduled events or just lounging around, sipping cocktails in a sort of island oasis. “And so you can go to our events all around the hotel and be able to experience every corner of the Hotel Valley Ho, because we love them,” Otto said. “We think they’ve done a great job.” The Evening Resort Pass, for ages 21 and older from Thursday to Saturday, costs $99 and provides access to a Meet & Mingle event from 7 to 11 p.m. Thursday, evening entry to resort pools with poolside entertainment, entry to curated evening events, and intimate tropical tastings in various locations throughout the weekend.

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new traveling exhibition, “American Farmer,” has arrived at Chandler Museum. Running through May 25, it features 45 portraits, by photographer Paul Mobley, showing the geographic and cultural diversity of those who grow the nation’s food. “The portraits capture the soul of our country’s farm communities and document a rural culture that remains rooted in the principles of tradition, family, integrity, and hard work,” the a museum spokeswoman said in a release. Crisscrossing the country, from Alaska to Florida, Mobley and his camera were welcomed into the homes of hundreds of farm families. Mobley came to know the independent farmer’s spirit from both behind the lens and across the dinner table. The resulting images show farmers with a strong sense of where they belong in the universe, a close connection to the land, and a willingness to take risks. The images are accompanied by stories in the farmers’ own words that are both a testament to their enduring hospitality and a glimpse into the hardships

and joys of a quickly disappearing way of life—one that once defined our national identity and now struggles to remain vital. From Jim Taber, a young single father raising cattle in Montana, to Shirley Schollenberg, the daughter of Alaskan homesteaders, Mobley’s heroic photographs reveal the true face of American

farming. “They remind us what it means to live with simplicity, contentment, and decency in a world that so often forgets,” the spokeswoman said. “American Farmer” was curated and organized by ExhibitsUSA, a program of Mid-America Arts Alliance. “One of the reasons we are hosting

this show is to connect Chandler’s agricultural past to farmers across the nation,” said Jillian Nakornthap, exhibits curator at Chandler Museum. “We’re adding historic photographs and objects from Chandler to show the breadth of the farming in our area.” From noon-12:30 p.m. May 3, the museum’s History Bites program will present “Arizona Agriculture, Then and Now by Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director Julie Murphree. RSVP on Eventbrite.com. Chandler Museum is located at 300 S. Chandler Village Drive and is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m. Closed Monday. Free admission. Information: chandlermuseum.org, or 480-782-2717. ExhibitsUSA, a national program of Mid-America Arts Alliance, sends more than 25 exhibitions on tour to over 100 small- and mid-sized communities a year to “create access to an array of arts and humanities experiences, nurture the understanding of diverse cultures and art forms, and encourage the expanding depth and breadth of cultural life in local communities.” Information:eusa.org.

anists on the international scene today,” said Woody Wilson, founder, president and executive producer of Lakeshore Music. “For me, the essence and elegance of jazz is the piano trio, and nobody does elegant better than Tamir Hendelman.” After beginning his keyboard studies at age 6 in Tel Aviv, Hendelman moved to the U.S. at age 12 and won Yamaha’s national keyboard competition two years later with an original composition. Concerts in Japan and the Kennedy Center soon followed. He then studied at the Tanglewood Institute in 1988 at age 16 and received a Bachelor of Music in Classical Composition from Eastman School of Music in 1993. He became the youngest musical director for Lovewell Institute, a national arts education non-profit organization. Most recently, Hendelman joined Graham Dechter on guitar, Jeff Hamilton on

drums and John Clayton on bass on the album Major Influence, released in autumn, 2021. Hendelman’s rhythmical, lyrical music melds jazz, world and classical influences into exciting, heartfelt creativity. Although classically trained and a practitioner of nearly every genre, it is jazz that really grabs him, he says. “It’s the immediacy, the sense of surprise, the group collective, being able to feed off of each other,” Hendelman said. “It’s being able to take songs that have been done for decades and decades and inventing something new with them.” Two tunes, in particular, resonate with Hendelman from his youth. “My grandmother loved to sing around the house, and she would sing old Jewish melodies and jazz standards,” he said. “I remember seeing some American movie musicals on TV when we’d get together at her place on Friday evenings, Singin’ in the Rain, or My Fair Lady. Every Fri-

day night we’d have a nice family meal. She used to collect knickknacks and mementos from her travels. From a trip to Europe there’d be some plate that she bought there. Always something. She even had babushkas. “So I was in Alaska, a little village, and they had these little babushkas. It reminded me of growing up and seeing these things from her travels, and now I get to be the one traveling to places collecting memories. ‘Babushka’ also is another name for ‘grandmother.’ So I wrote a song to her called ‘Babushka.’ We’ll be playing that.” Before he and his wife got married, Hendelman took her to Israel. “I wanted her to get a feel for the northern area, the more pastoral area, with its little kibbutzes, little villages,” he said. “We went on a hike and got lost. We managed to get through the coyotes howling at the moon and figured out a way to get back to the village. Everything

was closed by then, and we needed a little help. I knocked on a stranger’s door, and they ended up inviting us to join their holiday dinner and stay the night. So I wrote a little song about the gracious spirit and openness of people in the north, ‘Israeli Waltz.’ We’ll play that, too.” Hendelman’s trio includes bassist Alex Frank and drummer Dean Koba. “We’re very excited about coming to the new venue (Ravenscroft Hall),” Hendelman said. “We hear great things about it from Tierney (Sutton, who performed Lakeshore’s February concert) and some other people who have been there.” Tickets are $60 (all seats reserved) and available at theravenscroft.com. Students 50% off (must present student ID). Coming May 21: Five-time Grammy winner Billy Childs, who is among the most acclaimed jazz pianists/composers today.

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A Deluxe Evening Resort Pass, priced at $200 for ages 21 and older from Thursday to Saturday, provides all the benefits of the previous tier, plus a limited-edition commemorative shopping bag stuffed with items from sponsors, a limited-edition mug designed by Eekum Bookum, and an invitation to a VIP cocktail kickoff party from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. A marketplace, featuring more than 60 crafters, artists, tinkerers and traders will be free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. During the same hours, the hotel will host an art show featuring more than 25 international Tiki artists; the Meet & Mingle event Thursday serves as the art show’s opening night for Evening Resort Pass holders only. Admission to the seminars from Friday to Sunday are not included with resort passes. Some are free, while others vary in price up to $50 per seminar. Similarly, $139 provides admission to a luau from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. It will feature a traditional pig roast, fresh poke bowl station, grilled options, Hawaiian-

themed desserts and cocktails – all while enjoying live music. Bands who have been tapped to play throughout the weekend include the Surfbroads, Par Avion and Moonlight Magic. Other entertainers will include DJs, cabaret performers, and MeduSirena the Fire Eating Mermaid. The weekend will conclude with a bartender battle from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Four bartenders will compete, narrowed down from a larger talent pool during the preliminaries in early April. Judging will be based on presentation, taste and creativity. “The crowd will get an opportunity to sample all four of their cocktails, and then two of them get to go to the final round,” Baby Doe adds. “And the judges will give them a secret ingredient and they have to, on the spot, come up with a cocktail.” More information on vendors, artists and seminars is available online, as is a full menu for the luau and a schedule for the weekend’s happenings. “I would say overall, the concept of Arizona Oasis is sort of to make your own experience or your own adventure, so

we put out lots of different options for people,” Baby Doe explains. “So you could go to a seminar and learn something or be entertained, or you could just hang out at the pool all day. Or during Saturday and Sunday, you can go shopping in our marketplace. … Or at night we have many different things going on — we have a rooftop party, we have a pool party, we have a little cabaret that we set up, we have suite soirees.” Tiki Oasis was founded in 2001 to support the Caliente Tropics resort in Palm Springs. In 2006, growth pushed the event to San Diego before eventually adding this second event at Scottsdale’s Hotel Valley Ho in 2019. Arizona Tiki Oasis also supports the Arizona Preservation Foundation. “When we were looking for a partner for Arizona, many people told us about the Arizona Preservation Foundation and the work that they’re doing to secure these places, mostly architectural places, for future generations,” Baby Doe said. “So their mission statement really speaks to us and is something that’s really important for us with preservation.” Information: aztikioasis.com

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