August 2016
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The Pope Family takes a photo with Stormtroopers during the i.d.e.a. Museum’s Family Day event. More on page 16.
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Red Mountain grad skips MLB to study at GateWay
Fun in the sun for kids at Sunshine Acres
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Since he was a youngster, Anthony DeFrancesco has admired baseball players and the game, while dreaming of the big leagues. So his friends and family were a little surprised when the recent Red Mountain High School graduate turned down a deal to play in the Houston Astros system to attend GateWay Community College in Phoenix. The 18-year-old wanted to finish school, first. “When I got the call, there was a lot of emotion,” DeFrancesco said. “I was just chilling out, watching TV. I was pretty shocked when they told me I
By Stephanie Jarnagan The children at Sunshine Acres Children’s Home in Mesa had some fun in the sun when the new McCarthy Park was dedicated and opened during a celebration on Wednesday, July 27. Dozens of children made a beeline for the new splash pad that was recently installed pro bono courtesy of McCarthy Building Companies’ Heart Hats committee and affiliated subcontractors. In addition to the new splash pad, the park boasts
Red Mountain High School graduate Anthony DeFrancesco decided to give up an opportunity to play in the Houston Astros system to study physical therapy assisting at GateWay Community College.
was drafted. I was overwhelmed with joy. “I was excited that someone saw talent in me and was very thankful
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McCarthy Building Companies’ Heart Hats volunteers and more than 30 subcontractors completed a new park for the nonprofit valued at more than $100,000.
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