April 20 - May 3, 2013 Volume 24, Number 8
Making a big community a little bit smaller • Since 1991
Publisher Tracy Doren and founder/ president Don Kirkland check out an issue of Wrangler News as they schedule discussions about planned expansion of the 23-year-old Tempe/west Chandler newspaper. Tracy has taken over advertising and day-to-day management duties for the company. More, Page 10
Wrangler News photo by Riley Gay Wrangler News • April 20 - May 3, 2013 • Page 2 Wrangler News • April 20 - May 3, 2013 • Page 3 Chandler residents cry fowl on anti-chicken bias Zoning changes could relax rules for some neighborhoods That may be about to change, at least in some number of chickens, would not apply to properties neighborhoods. zoned AG-1 and SF-33, which would be unaffected. The city is considering an amendment to its According to Phipps, if Chandler’s zoning code were zoning code that would broaden the poultry-friendly amended as proposed, residents living within the laws for residents living in certain single family confines of homeowner associations would still need dwellings. to comply with their association’s CC&Rs. Many Currently, according to city spokesman Jim HOAs prohibit raising, breeding or keeping poultry Phipps, only those living in areas zoned AG-1 and other animals that are not considered to be (agricultural) and SF-33 (single family with a common household pets. minimum lot size of 33,000 square feet) are As of now, city officials estimate that 82 percent permitted to raise chickens. of all single family lots in Chandler are located within The new proposal would extend the necessary HOAs. permission to lots that have a single-family dwelling Thus, even with proposed changes, the city’s regardless of lot size. chicken-rearing regulations may affect fewer than 20 Although city dwellers probably don’t think percent of Chandler’s single family properties, most much about raising chickens at home, it’s apparently of which are located around the older parts of town a more common pursuit than we might have thought. — north of the 202 freeway and east of the Price/101 A number of Valley neighborhoods, including freeway. those in the east Valley communities of Tempe, The initiative to allow chickens began last year Gilbert, Scottsdale and Mesa, seem to have addressed when a number of residents asked the City Council to the issue of homegrown chickens long ago. amend the City Code to permit them to raise Now, in Chandler, the newly proposed code chickens. amendment would allow residents to keep up to five Staff surveyed other Valley cities and found that resh eggs for breakfast? A newly plucked hens. However, it prohibits roosters and establishes most cities allow residents to keep chickens, although chicken for dinner? Who wouldn’t love that? setbacks for coops, also including requirements each community differs on how it regulates the issue. FOne small problem: If you live in Chandler, dealing with maintenance that are aimed at A draft copy of Chandler’s proposed code zoning regulations rule out the idea of residents preventing the chickens from becoming a nuisance. amendment can be viewed online at raising farmyard fowl in their back yards. The proposed changes, including the maximum www.chandleraz.gov/zoningcodeamendments.
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By Chase Kamp workshop) can have a contact they can call with issues,” Lane said. empe has more than 250 Lane explained that Tempe and separate apartment Scottsdale police are revamping the Tcommunities, with six more of class this year as part of a three-phase these multi-housing units either being program. After completing the eight- built or seeking city approval. hour course, attendees will receive a Police Detective Jeff Lane three-year certification in Phase I compares them to tiny cities, saying training. Where they have unique security challenges Management can then pursue a bright that require particular safety measures Phase II certification by allowing an and crime awareness. on-site CPTED inspection, or Crime ideas Lane will be joined by a slew of Prevention through Environmental crime and fire experts at the Tempe Design, which examines locks, doors, happen and Scottsdale Police Multi-Housing windows and landscaping to ensure every day! Training class on Tuesday, April 23, they are up to code. where property owners and managers The final Phase III certification can learn how to better detect crime, comes with pledging to have a crime- solidify fire codes and know their legal free community, which involves having rights when stamping out illicit activity. two annual meetings with the Site for the class is the Tempe community about reporting suspicious South police substation on Hardy Drive activity and enforcing a lease just south of Elliot Road. Hours are addendum that allows for eviction in 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the event of crime. Registration, which is required, Lane said this last step goes a long will be accepted through Saturday, way in Tempe. April 20. With the ASU campus to the north, Lane said the aim is to get the many rentals go to students whose Kindergarten at Summit School police department to work in parents are the ones that ensure safety. partnership with property management “They look for crime-free Inspiring tomorrow’s leaders. to reduce crime, enhance safety and communities,” he said, which bodes create proper environments for well for attracting tenants. families. Even on the south side of town, 18 students per class with a teacher & an assistant! Some Tempe apartment complexes parents of young children are reassured Differentiated reading & math instruction have as many as 600 units, Lane said, to see these measures when looking for and eliminating any barriers between potential housing. Science lab, Spanish, Music, Technology, PE, Library law enforcement and management will “It tells them, ‘We will not allow Art & Architecture program named best in the allow for optimum safety. felons or crimes to happen, and if they United States! “If they try to do it alone, it’s such do, we’ll do an eviction,’” he said. a huge thing for one manager to deal “Parents like that because somebody with,” he said. who deals drugs is not going to sign On-hand will be Scottsdale Fire that [lease].” ELEMENTARY Department officials to discuss items Those that complete the class and PRESCHOOL like sprinklers, alarms and pool safety. pledge to have crime-free communities Tempe police Detective Rick Page will will also get an email every time an MIDDLE SCHOOL discuss what to look for when it comes officer steps on the property for any to drug use and distribution, as well as reason— a newly added feature this how to quell gangs and graffiti. year that Lane said is a huge relief for Call today to schedule your tour! A property lawyer will discuss managers of large complexes. rental agreements and legal issues, All apartment property owners, while Lane himself will wrap up the managers and community staff are 480.403.9506 course with a lecture on working encouraged to sign up; only 40 seats alongside police. will be available. www.SummitSchoolaz.org “We’re bringing in all the To register, contact Det. Lane by expertise so (people attending the email at [email protected]. Wrangler News • April 20 - May 3, 2013 • Page 5
Sports . . . with Alex Zener
Winners of the 4x110-meter shuttle hurdle rated relay at the prestigious Arcadia Invitational meet April 5-6 in Arcadia, Calif., were, from left, Diego Parra, Tyler Stehr, Quinn Robertson and Tevin Mayfield. Their finish in 63.03 seconds gave them the No. 6 rank in the United States, even though this event is not run at the Arizona State High School meets. — Photo courtesy Chris Huch Corona track team sprints toward a record-breaking season he Aztec track program has been hot the past that is not run in Arizona. Mayfield also had a good Arcadia meet, winning couple of weeks, setting 44 personal records “Ours boys 4x110 meter shuttle hurdle relay his heat in the 110 meter hurdles while Grace Ashu Tand breaking four school records, according to rated team of Tevin Mayfield, Quinn Robertson, placed third in the 300 meter hurdles. head coach Jim Kelly. Diego Parra and Tyker Stehr not only won its One of Corona’s long-distance runners Nathan “We had 22 athletes qualify for the prestigious event but cracked the top six in the nation with a time Rodriguez set a personal record in the mile at Arcadia Invitational Track Meet in Arcadia, Calif., of 1:03.03,” said coach Kelly. Arcadia where he ran a 4:13 while teammate Ryan April 5-6, where several of our kids broke school “Aaron Simons won his flight in the discus Normand also set a personal record in the two mile, records or set personal records,” said Kelly. throw and set a personal record throwing the discus running his race in 9:22.62. The 4x800 relay team of Amberly Ricks, 176 feet,” said Kelly. “He became the second Aztec to The Aztecs who did not go to Arcadia competed Hallie Swenson, Mason Swenson and Kelly win the open section.” in the Sun Angel Classis, where several relay teams Naumann set another school record of 9:38.79 at Simons also competed the day before traveling to had a good showing. Arcadia. Arcadia at the ASU Classic where he set a meet record “We were all proud when our boys 4X800 relay The boys shuttle hurdle relay team won an event with a throw of 170-07 feet, according to Kelly. — SPORTS, Page 14 Wrangler News • April 20 - May 3, 2013 • Page 6 Teacher pay raises again on the table as budget-balancing advances ‘Blueprint’ relies on strategies utilizing community input By Diana Whittle support staff, administrators, parents, community waiting game with the state legislature. Kyrene yrene teachers are one step closer to receiving members and the Governing Board, according to teachers’ contracts still would contain language a much-anticipated pay raise this year, thanks Calles. “We work closely with our committees and, stating that any pay increase is contingent upon to the district Governing Board’s agreement to based on those conversations, we bring passage of the bond language legislation. K recommendations forward.” “Kyrene can only sell bonds if legislation is strike a salary freeze off the list of budget-balancing strategies. The remaining strategies on the budget- passed that addresses the fact that local property The decision is in keeping with “Blueprint for balancing list include a lease/purchase agreement for values have declined significantly—in fact, almost in Kyrene,” the district’s current strategic plan that is the district’s administrative office and the sale of a half—since 2009. This legislation would be effective based heavily on community input. parcel of land, known as the Club West Property, for 90 days after the governor signs it, so the earliest we “Within Kyrene’s blueprint for success is a goal homebuilding. could sell, under the most optimistic scenario, would to attract and retain employees,” said Jeremy Calles, Both strategies will be discussed at a board be August,” said Calles. the district’s chief financial officer. meeting on April 23, along with other alternatives. “This is the third year in a row that the state has “Our budget decisions are measured against the “Obviously, when you are making budget cuts, reviewed this issue, and I would say that there is a blueprint, and it was determined that freezing you are going to need to make tough decisions,” said 55 percent chance that they will finally get it salaries would be counter-productive toward Calles. addressed,” he said. attracting and retaining employees,” said Calles. “However, we have worked diligently to find While other school districts in the Valley also As for the remaining budget balancing strategies on how to balance the budget, while face cuts, Kyrene steadfastly follows its Blue Print, strategies needed to correct an expected shortfall of respecting what the ‘One Team’ values.” which was developed based on on-going community $8.9 million this fiscal year, three out of the 10 Teachers’ annual contracts also go to the input, says Calles. possibilities under consideration have been removed Governing Board on April 23, with a recommended “We include the opinions of the Kyrene from the list, explained Calles. two-percent increase for fiscal 2013-14. The raise Community Alliance, which consists of business and Besides the salary freeze, the board voted no to would be the first pay adjustment in several years. other community members; the Parent increasing class size and reducing students’ “If approved, the salary increase is a part of the Superintendent Council, which is mostly parents; and programs. ($8.9 million) deficit. This deficit will be satisfied by the K-8 Committee, which includes teachers, “While the final decision always rests with the our list of strategies, which includes a possible use of administrators and parents,” said Calles. Governing Board, we use a ‘One Team’ approach to the district’s reserves,” said Calles. Staff also attend the Ahwatukee and Chandler determine what is best for Kyrene,” Calles said. Closing the deficit is partially tied to being able to chamber of commerce meetings and have worked The team includes groups made up of teachers, sell bonds and, on this front, the district is caught in a closely with Valley Interfaith Project. News, photo & advertising deadline for our RRigorigor and InquiryInquiry Saturday, May 4, edition is 5 p.m. Monday, SeekingnikeeS a more rigorousogireromag uoro s April 29. 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Goals and Objectives Our Vision — Kyrene’s vision is to prepare all students to meet educational and life Kid Zone SummerSummer CCampsamps challenges in order to make positive contributions to society. Our Mission — To realize our vision, Kyrene seeks to inspire and engage our diverse community of students, staff, families and citizens to ensure continuous academic achievement and personal growth for every student.
Goal One Goal Two Goal Three All Kyrene School District Kyrene School District Kyrene School District students make continuous retains, attracts, and effectively secures and progress. develops highly qualified, manages fiscal resources to skilled, and talented staff ensure the success of all to ensure the success of students. all students. Objectives: Objectives: Objectives:
A. Increase A. Retain high quality A. Allocate resources in achievement for staff members. a strategic manner based individual students on a on need. Full-dayFull-day enrichment ccampsamps for K-8th grgradesades continuous basis. B. Recruit high quality B. Capitalize on revenue Sports, special events & field trips included staff members. enhancement B. Close the opportunities Flexible 2, 3 & 5-day schedules from $7$700 - $1$120/week20/week achievement gap C. Deliver quality such as: between professional 1. Voter-Supported DHDHSS Licensed & DEDESS certified disaggregated groups development and Initiatives of students. effective evaluation 2. Legislative Advocacy 480-350-5400 systems. 2. Marketing C. Implement systems 4. Parental Choice wwww.Tempe.gov/KidZonewww..TTeempe.gov/KidZone at a classroom and C. Effectively manage school level to support capital improvement the needs of students. projects.
D. Provide program choices for families to meet the needs of students. No road closures expected West Chandler due for street resurfacing through mid-May
our west Chandler thoroughfares and between Ray Road and Flint Street. are locations that are undergoing The sealant is aimed at increasing Fmicro-sealant resurfacing the streets’ longevity. through mid-May. Micro seal is a quarter-inch thick Westside streets targeted for the asphalt emulsion with aggregate and is repairs are: used on arterial and collector streets. • Chandler Boulevard between It is designed to wear off and Price and Dobson roads and between protect the original asphalt pavement. Colorado Street and McQueen Road; Streets will remain open to traffic Mon-Fri 7am-6 pm, Sat 7am-5pm • Federal Street between Ray Road during the work, but lane restrictions and Galveston Street; will occur. • Kyrene Road between Chandler The streets are crack-sealed with Boulevard and Gila Springs Boulevard; liquefied asphalt in preparation for the and 4/30/13 • Dobson Road between the micro sealing. Western Canal and Cheyenne Drive Information: 480-782-3500. Wrangler News • April 20 - May 3, 2013 • Page 8 80-year-old ‘rock star’ among Pilates’ success stories Recovery from back injury led ASU associate to helping others heal
By Alison Stanton whom wanted to work with her one-on-one—she education-based Pilates classes to small groups, and Sonia Kang’s story of opening her own Pilates decided to convert her garage to a studio. She added helping people improve their health. studio, Weon Keyong Health Center in south Tempe, new flooring and air conditioning units and, in 2006, “If you want to work out and sweat a lot, you is reminiscent of the saying made famous by the began teaching Pilates classes and private lessons in won’t get that with me. Or if somebody’s mindset is the newly converted space. that they want to look like a magazine cover, I can’t movie Field of Dreams: If you build it, they will come. In Kang’s case, it doesn’t matter if it is a “I have put more money into my garage than into give that to them. My job is to really educate people converted garage or a larger commercial facility, she my house,” she said, laughing. so things can be better for them,” she said. suggests. By creating a welcoming environment, After Kang became pregnant with her daughter, “I want people to come to me and see where people can gather to learn about Pilates and she knew it would be difficult to maintain her home improvement and change, and I’m hoping that what become stronger and healthier, clients will definitely business as well as her job at ASU and began to look I’m teaching will stick.” come. for a space in the community where she could teach Brittany Lindvall, who works as an office Kang originally discovered Pilates after she Pilates. In 2009 she left ASU to open Weon Keyong manager at the center, said she is impressed both by suffered a back injury while doing yoga. Intrigued by Health Center at the southeast corner of Rural and the way Kang took an idea and turned it into a the exercises that were helping her heal, she decided Guadalupe roads. About a year ago, after outgrowing flourishing company, and her rapport with clients. to learn more about it. her first space, Kang moved that studio into a much “I’m amazed at how quickly her business has “I got on the Pilates bandwagon and went larger location at 6473 S. Rural. grown. It shows how much she is liked by the through a training program,” she said. Kang and her six instructors, who she says are community,” Lindvall said. Kang became a member of the Pilates Method “hand picked,” work with about 50 to 60 clients who Kang is grateful for what she says are her “smart Alliance in 2003, and after learning the principles of range in age between about 40 and 80, the latter of and savvy” clients, all of whom are looking for an Core Dynamics Pilates, she received her PMA whom she refers to as a “rock star” who attends alternative to traditional workouts that Kang says can certification in November 2006. classes regularly. be hard on the body. Kang began teaching Pilates, fitness and “The community here is so wonderful. People “In essence, we are working on health and nutrition courses at resorts and gyms around the have been coming in and working with me for developing efficient bodies,” she said. Valley. At the same time, she worked as a faculty awhile,” she said. “My clients have seen what happens when they associate in the School of Community Resources and “I remember holding classes with some of them make the commitment to do Pilates—they put in the Development at the College of Human Services at while my baby was sleeping nearby in a basket.” work, and it pays off.” Arizona State University. No matter where she teaches, Kang said she has Information: 480-889-5509 or As Kang got busier with her clients—many of “stayed true” to what she has always done—offering www.wkpilatesonline.com
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MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Nominations open for companies that YOUTH COLLEGE help Chandler build FUN AND LEARNING PROGRAMS better community
usinesses and individuals who have made significant contributions to their community Bwill be honored again this year at an annual awards program sponsored by the Chandler Chamber Looking for a great way to get of Commerce. Awards nominations are due by 5 p.m. Friday, your child involved this summer? April 26. Winners will be honored at a dinner Thursday, May 30. Each year, the community gets a chance to honor s Creative and enriching courses businesses and individuals for their outstanding for students grades K – 12 contributions to Chandler and the Chandler Chamber of Commerce. This year’s awards include: s -OST CLASSES ARE OFFERED Chandler Cup — Awarded to a business that has Monday through Thursday in made a significant contribution to the growth of the weekly increments from June local economy. Community Cup — Awarded to a business 3rd through August 1st .* organization for outstanding volunteerism and commitment to the community. Business of the Year Award — Awarded to an s !FFORDABLE outstanding chamber-member business with 50 or more employees. Small Business of the Year Award — Awarded to an outstanding chamber-member business with less s 3TRUCTURED SAFE ENVIRONMENT than 50 employees. Micro Business of the Year Award — Awarded to an outstanding chamber-member business with s -USIC 0ERFORMANCE ,EGO less than five employees. Video Games, App Attack, James R. Snedigar Public Service Award — Reading, Writing, Claymation Awarded to a business or individual that exhibits the character and standards of Chandler’s fallen officer. Support Staff of the Year Award — Awarded to an individual whose service has been truly *There are no classes the week of July 1st. outstanding in its contribution to the overall purposes of the school district. Administrator of the Year Award — Awarded to an administrator who fosters cooperation between the school, business and the community, and demonstrates leadership and exemplifies commitment. Educator of the Year Award — Awarded to an Southern & Dobson To see our full list of exciting Youth educator who displays a genuine concern for students, participates in extra-curricular activities 1833 West Southern Ave College programs and for more Mesa, AZ 85202 involving students, business and the community, and information visit: demonstrates initiative and creativity to improve 480-461-7222 mesacc.edu/youth-college instruction. or Nomination forms and criteria are available *In-county tuition at www.chandlerchamber.com or by calling The MCCCD is an EEO/AA Institution. call 480-461-7705 480-963-4571. Wrangler News • April 20 - May 3, 2013 • Page 10 Update Children Excel Here Is there a surprise ending to Make the Kyrene Choice this story? See for yourself By Don Kirkland determination to bring her dream to ut and about with the arrival of life was even more remarkable. AIMS Scores that exceed the State average in reading, science and math warmer weather, Abby and I She passed her pilot training, have gotten back into our became an instructor, moved to O Australia as a magazine editor—well, A well-rounded education that includes art, music, library and P.E. morning exercise routine and, with that, the regular stops we make along you get the picture. Ilan is one of those Whole child approach through before and after school activities and athletics the way to compare notes with my extraordinary people with a never- dog-walking neighbors. ending zest for life, plus a talent to accomplish whatever goals she sets for Technology learning tools preparing students for real world applications One of the questions I get most often—that is, from those who know herself, no matter how far-reaching that my life extends beyond a leisurely they may seem. Gifted self-contained classrooms (2-5) and Advanced placement (4-8) morning stroll—relates to the handful A change in Ilan’s life brought her of former Wrangler News staff a new vision of the future, and now she Dual language, leadership, college prep and traditional academy offerings members whose familiarity to our prefers to concentrate on challenges readers ended after what most assumed other than what she did so well for us Middle school electives: Spanish, fine and peforming arts, multi-media, theatre would be lifelong careers with us. in years past. We continue periodically Although the names and faces of to rerun her columns, which readers some of these people come to mind still tell us they enjoy. occasionally, the three about whom I’m Now, as to Tracy Doren, I saved most regularly asked are Kyle Maki, her for last because it’s such an Tracy Doren and the former editor of important milestone that it deserved a our popular Discerning Diner column, place all its own. Ilan Hedt. We first worked with Tracy four So now, with morning walks and years ago after she called one day to tell the realities of owning an Australian us she loved the paper and wanted to cattle dog who has important work to come to work for us. That bold do (inconveniently coupled with approach seemed a trifle limited patience for stops along the unconventional but we agreed to meet. way, other than her own, of course), it The result was Tracy’s two-year stint seemed like a perfect time to give you guiding our new-projects initiative, an update on the three people whose which resulted in a number of contributions have made such a worthwhile and lasting programs. significant imprint on our little paper’s Although she already had a college growth. degree, Tracy felt motivated to expand Kyle, who started with us right out her education and explore more of of high school, managed to evolve into what life had to offer, and she left a competent, energetic and, most Wrangler News to explore some new importantly, always reliable member of and different careers. our staff. He graduated from ASU with As we all know, though, many a degree in marketing and stayed with aspects of our lives seem to come full Wrangler News for almost 15 years. circle, and in the case of Tracy and Having transitioned last year into a Wrangler News, that appears to be the new career field, Kyle is now a regional case. marketing rep for a prominent medical Tracy has returned as our new imaging company. He was married last publisher—a role that will bring into year and will be moving with his wife full focus her qualities as a business- Bethany into a new home in Gilbert in woman, advocate, “people person,” the next couple of weeks. media-proficient adviser and, not least, Kyle is still involved with Kyrene mom to four kids—into a job that will Corridor Rotary Club, which he, Barb help extend Wrangler News’ reach even Feder and I organized nearly 10 years further into our community. ago. He continues to hold my deep We know you’ll enjoying knowing appreciation for all he contributed to Tracy, if you don’t already, and I can the growth and success of our assure you that you’ll find her an Now registering for Summer Programs company. enthusiastic campaigner for your Ilan, who in her early 20s was one projects, your programs and your of our most talented and prolific future successes. www.kyrene.org 480-541-1500 writers, held a lifelong dream to Her email is tracy.doren@ become, of all things, a helicopter pilot. wranglernews.com. Her phone number Even though her skill as a food and is 480-966-0837. Give her a call one of Enrolling students from across the Valley restaurant critic seemed incomprehen- these days—that is, if you don’t hear sible based on her youth, her from her first. Wrangler News • April 20 - May 3, 2013 • Page 11 Parent summit planned April 25 at Centennial Middle School Experts delve into myriad ways to guide kids’ success By Alison Stanton which is meant for parents of kindergarteners arents of school age children typically have through fifth graders and will teach parents skills a lot of questions. From wondering how to to help their children thrive in college, their Phelp their incoming kindergartener careers, and life. navigate the first few weeks of school to A group of parents helped Hamm and the preventing an older child from using drugs or others come up with the topics that will be alcohol, parents often feel like they could use covered during the Summit. some guidance. For example, she said many expressed a Amanda Hamm, prevention manager for the desire to learn more about the Common Core Kyrene School District, is a parent herself. Standards. After gathering for dinner at 4:45 p.m. She understands first-hand how important it in the school’s Multipurpose Room, Hamm said is for parents to have access to good information Dr. David Schauer, Kyrene School District to help their children succeed in school. superintendent, will welcome the parents at With that goal in mind, Hamm and other 6 p.m. Kyrene employees have been busy planning the The first class will start at 6:15 and the second at 7:20. Parents who are short on time can second annual Kyrene Parent Summit – During the program, Hamm said parents can attend just one of the classes, Hamm said. Education for Parents, which will take place on attend two 1-hour sessions on a wide range of topics. “I really think that being a parent can be hard. Thursday, April 25, at Centennial Middle School in The classes include “Getting Ready for It’s not an easy thing that we do, and there’s no Ahwatukee. Kindergarten,” which is ideal for parents of children training manual,” Hamm said. Hamm said Kyrene Prevention Services teamed ages 3 to 6 and will feature a panel of kindergarten “The Kyrene Parent Summit will include a lot of up with the Kyrene Foundation; MASK: Mothers teachers and a Q&A session; “Addressing School great information, and it’s a way for parents to learn Awareness on School Aged Kids; the Tempe Police Concerns,” which is perfect for parents of more about relating to their kids—whether it is Department; Thrive to Five, and many other groups kindergarteners through eighth graders and will developmentally related, socially related or to offer the Kyrene Parent Summit, which also cover when to address a teacher, principal or District community-related.” includes dinner and child care. leader; and “Setting High Student Expectations,” Admission is $5, kids free. Dinner is included.
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People who take on the In-home care providers and Elder Expo responsibility of caring for aging the smaller individual care homes parents or other seniors are being in the area will also be repre- Success of DUI programs Forum addresses invited to attend an Elder Care sented, as will other specialty Fair & Expo from 9 a.m. to noon agencies and organizations whose brings $80k to Tempe for Saturday, April 27, at Arizona services are aimed at seniors. range of issues Community Church. All are invited to the free The event will feature 25 to event, which includes door prizes enforcement initiatives 50 companies that will provide and refreshments. Speakers are involved in caring information on their care services scheduled from 10 to 11 a.m. Based on what officials say is an enviable track or products for the elderly Information: bobdalespear record of demonstrated success, the Tempe Police throughout the east Valley. @cox.net or 480-821-8566. Department has received an $80,000 grant from the for aging parents Services include independent Or call the church, 480- Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to help fund living and assisted living 491-2210. additional efforts at reducing the number of driving- communities as well as long- or Arizona Community Church under-the-influence cases, with an emphasis on youth short-term hospice programs. is at 9325 S. Rural Road, Tempe. alcohol enforcement. Molly Enright, public information officer for Tempe PD, says the department has built a reputation for its aggressive DUI enforcement program, which contributed to the award. “Youth alcohol education and enforcement is a top priority every year,” she said. Based on demonstrated commitment and results, the grant was awarded to enhance Tempe’s fight to reduce DUI-related crime. Tempe will utilize the funding to enhance DUI enforcement downtown and on streets citywide, including what Tempe PD calls Large Party Liquor Enforcement. The additional dollars also will enhance the department’s existing Covert Underage Buyer Program in partnership with the Arizona Department of Liquor License, Control and Investigations, and 7660 S. McClintock Dr, Tempe 85284 www.facebook.com/ritasofsmcclintockdr @RitasSTempe limit the purchase of alcohol with fraudulent ID in www.RitasSMcClintock.com liquor establishments. Tempe Police Chief Tom Ryff said the department’s efforts to reduce consumption among young people are an important focus in Tempe. “We see the often tragic results of underage alcohol and drug use on a daily basis,” Ryff said. “The It’s a tradition that continues Tempe Patrol and Traffic Bureau are to be to get better every year... Quality First commended for their outstanding and professional 5 Star Rated School work, in a high-risk environment, to keep our community safe. Desert Sun Child Development Center “It is their efforts on the streets and in pursuing is a non-profit, private preschool the grant that secured this funding. We engage in and kindergarten. DUI and Large Party Patrol Operations across Tempe NOW ENROLLING throughout the year, but without the leadership of Celebrating 35 years serving NAEYC Alberto Gutier and the partnership with the young children and their families accredited Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, many of these additional enforcement operations simply would not For more information, call or visit us at: be possible.” www.desertsun.org To tour the school or schedule a trial class, call the Office at: (480) 831-1718
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Members of Corona's boys tennis team were crowned champions of the Tempe City Tournament. Team includes, from left, Eli Imadali, Marcos de Niza ‘s Savannah Whitehead, who is predicted to win the state pole vault competition. Alex Jing, Connor Harber, Kevin McMahon (holding trophy), Conor Prindiville, Pranav Balaji, Daniel Lee, James Duvall and Coach Rick — Photo courtesy Chris Huch Wanta. — Photograph courtesy Coach Wanta
“But we managed to make it into six of the nine finals 2 steals a game as a sophomore. Sports the last day of tournament.” Casey Benson and Bryan Seifker, members “I told the guys before we started playing that of Corona’s back-to-back state championship team From Page 5 last day that we could afford just one hiccup but had were selected from the boys basketball team. Benson to win all the rest of the matches in order to repeat as received several other honors this season including team of Samuel Rodriguez, Johnathan Lopez, City Champs,” said Wanta. “There were some tough Player of the Year and Gatorade Player of the Year. Patrick Cullings and Blake Fischer qualified to matches but I was very proud of the way our team Receiving awards from the boys soccer team run in the Collegiate meet on Saturday as did our girls played and pulled it off.” were Ellis Rutili, Ryan Koenig, Keith 4x400 and 4x100 relay teams,” said Kelly. Winning final matches in the singles categories Williamson and Aaron Flegenheimer. The girls 4x400 relay team of Gabrielle to defend their title was No. 1 singles player Kevin Corona’s girls soccer team had three seniors and Dotson, Lexi Reynosa, Mattison Holly and McMahon, No. 3 Alex Jing, No. 5 James Duvall one sophomore receive TACA awards. Seniors Olivia Carly Ruth finished 10th in the prelims while the and No. 6 Eli Imadali. No. 3 doubles partners Montoya, Kelsey Cartwright and Stephanie 4x100 relay team of Aery Ware, Isabelle James Duvall and Daniel Lee also won their final Petre were joined by sophomore Madison Wolf. Cartagena, Justice Onwordi and Ashu finished match to help the team repeat as champions. The Aztec wrestling team which finished third at third. The Aztecs are currently undefeated at 12-0 in the Division I state tournament had an amazing eight “Jake Whitney also qualified for the Saturday regular season play and are hoping to finish out the wrestlers, all of who should be back next season, session, taking a fourth place finish in the finals of the season against a couple of solid teams: Chandler and receive TACA awards. Juniors Glenn Farina and 1600 meter run and setting another personal record Mountain Pointe. If the Aztecs continue to win out, Ethan Tursini, who both won state titles this of 4:25.86,” said Kelly. they have good chance of getting a higher seed winter, were joined in receiving this award by fellow “Sammy Moore also qualified to run in the heading into the team section of the state juniors Zachry Walton and Colton Winstead, 1600 meters, where she set a personal record with a tournament. sophomores Matthew Churchill and Dylan time of 5:23.20 finishing 14th in the finals.” “We’re hoping to get home court advantage for at Kronborg and freshman Bridger Barker. The Aztecs have three more main meets to least the first round of the team playoffs,” said Wanta. qualify their athletes for the state meet which will “After that, since all of the teams will be very Marcos de Niza Awardees — The Lady held on May 8 and 11 at Mesa Community College. competitive, we’ll have to play well to advance.” Padres 21-9 basketball team had two girls receive First up is the Tempe Stampede at Tempe High The state playoffs start April 23 at the higher TACA awards. Senior and leading scorer on the team School. Then Corona is scheduled to compete at the seed. The second round, April 30, is also at the higher 5-foot-11 forward Sydnie Lengyel, with over 14 Northeast Valley Championship at Horizon High seed before the semi-finals are May 3 and finals points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.3 steals and .7 blocked shots a School April 29 and at the Las Chance Qualifier at May 4 at Paseo Racquet Center in Glendale. game received an award. She was joined by teammate Desert Vista May 3. junior 5-foot-10 Jorie Mayfield. Guard Mayfield Corona’s boys tennis team defended its Tempe TACA Winter Awards was the second leading scorer at over 11 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.4 steals a game. All-City Championship in a come-from-behind Corona Awardees — Several Corona athletes The 18-9 Padres basketball team had two seniors victory April 6. were awarded Tempe All-City Awards at the win awards. Richaud Gittens led the team in points “We were tied with Desert Vista for second place, association’s winter award banquet held April 1. at over 17 points a game while averaging almost 3 behind Mountain Pointe by six points, after the first Taylor Kalmer was selected from the girls day of the tournament,” said coach Rick Wanta. basketball team after averaging over 15 points and — SPORTS, Page 23 Wrangler News • April 20 - May 3, 2013 • Page 15 An enjoyable ‘Ncounter’ of the culinary kind Downtown Tempe eatery due to celebrate another anniversary By Alison Stanton husband Tysen Manuel, approached Kathy and Thom and there are 65,000 hungry students who are here South Tempe residents Thom and Kathy Coker, and said, “Hey, Mom and Dad, we want to get into the too,” Kathy said, adding that Tysen is owner/manager owners of the popular T.C. Eggington’s restaurant in restaurant business too,” Kathy said they replied of NCounter and Ashlee and Kyndal work behind the Mesa, will celebrate the second anniversary of their ‘Sure, why not?’” scenes. most recent entrepreneurial venture, NCounter, this “They said to us, ‘no offense, we like T.C. Kathy said NCounter’s first year went coming July with a sense that they’ve encountered— Eggington’s and everything, but we want to try a new “fantastically well.” and conquered—a restaurant’s traditional opening approach,’” Kathy said. “It has far exceeded anything we ever expected, challenges. “Basically, NCounter turned out to be a creation and is going much better than anticipated,” she said. The breakfast, lunch and dinner restaurant, of ours that is a newer version of T.C.Eggington’s.” Opening a new restaurant from scratch has been located on the ASU campus, appears to be well on the Kathy said the five family members traveled “a fun experience,” Kathy said. road to the same kind of success at the owners’ around looking for ideas for the restaurant, including “It has been great working with our kids, and it longtime Alma School/US 60 location. trips to California. got us learning new stuff, too,” Kathy said. The couple’s Tempe venture, which features During part of the planning process, Ashlee was “The kids are very technologically savvy, and are menu items like fresh-baked cinnamon rolls, scones, pregnant with twins and obeying her doctor’s order doing things at NCounter that we never have done at muffins, fruit smoothies and coffee drinks, has been for bed rest; participation in family meetings had to T.C. Eggington’s.” the ultimate in family projects, involving two years of take place from the couch. Kathy said her daughters and son-in-law have planning and three generations of the Coker family, After Ashlee and Tysen’s children, Carter and enjoyed owning their own restaurant so much that some of whom already have years of restaurant Mackenzie, were born almost four years ago, they they are already talking about expanding to new experience under their collective belts. accompanied their parents, aunt and grandparents at locations. Although she and Thom loved being part of Twenty five-plus years ago last November, the restaurant planning meetings in their highchairs, just the planning process to get NCounter off the ground, Cokers opened T.C. Eggington’s. Their daughters, as Ashlee and Kyndal had years ago when Kathy and Kathy said they are more than willing to let their kids Kyndal and Ashlee, were just 1 and 4 years old at the Thom were opening T.C. Eggington’s. take the reins from here on out. time. After visiting several different potential locations “The kids have plans, and they definitely want to “The girls grew up working in the restaurant and in the Phoenix area, the family decided to open on the expand, but Thom and I are hoping to slow down they understand the business, and both of them ASU campus, at 310 S. Mill Ave. instead of gear up,” she said, laughing. worked here a lot during high school and college,” “We ended up saying ‘you know what? The “Mom and Dad are kind of done.” Kathy said. Tempe campus is like home to us.’ We all graduated Information: 480-968-9288 or So when their daughters, as well as Ashlee’s from ASU, it’s a great location right by the light rail, http://ncounter.com
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In addition, each City staff also will Tempe gears up to renew free transit passes for youth City Council committee has distribute information to subscribers of the Mayor’s eginning May 13, the City of Tempe will begin St., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. a list under the “Calendar” issuing new transit passes to current and new Tempe and Valley Metro offer bus service category. and Councilmembers’ lists Bparticipants of the Tempe Youth Free Transit seven days a week. Most Tempe buses run Monday Councilmembers about their individual Pass program. The passes are valid July 1, 2013, through Saturday until 1 a.m. and Sunday until Robin Arredondo-Savage activities and community through June 30, 2014. 10 p.m., with rush hour service every 15 minutes and Shana Ellis chair the outreach efforts. 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By Tracy Doren groundwork for its future: says. “I have become part of the good laugh. He also credits Scott isa Wonter remembers walking “Inspiring academic excellence community. Children of children I Harnish for broadening his love for all through the doors of Kyrene de la while celebrating strengths, developing taught are starting to come through our types of music. LMirada every day as she leaders and honoring diversity.” doors. It is a great feeling to be in this Santillan and Harnish will be navigated her way through elementary The neighborhood surrounding the community.” guests of honor at the school’s soon-to- school. school has grown over the past 20 Evidence of the generation of be celebrated anniversary observance, Every morning promised a new years, and Branch says it’s exciting to growth is seen as some of Mirada’s first along with Nafziger and kindergarten discovery. Little did she know that, see the changes that Mirada has students return in different roles. teacher Lynn Levos, all teachers at years later, she would once again be celebrated as a school. Kyrene de la A student teacher and a graduate Mirada since the day it opened. walking through those same doors, Mirada earned an “A” grade from the student are doing their training from The anniversary celebration will only now as a student teacher, and that Arizona Department of Education last this familiar territory, but now from the include memories from the three past each day would still be filled with new year, an achievement the school is other side of the desk. Lisa Wonter and principals and an event that current discoveries. proud to celebrate. Rachel Grief say they’re glad to be in a students have been excitedly A new generation of students is When Mirada opened 20 years ago familiar setting as they set off on the anticipating: the unveiling of a new now at Kyrene de la Mirada. The it was touted as the district’s next chapter of their life journeys. school mascot. school, at 5500 W. Galveston St., technology school, according to Kelli Andrew Gibson, now a graduate of According to Branch, “The top- Chandler, is celebrating 20 years in the Nafziger, a third grade teacher who has the W.P. Carey School of Business, was secret new mascot represents strength, Kyrene district this month, and been there since it opened. in the first class of Mirada kindergarten dignity, justice, courage and honor, and Principal Nancy Branch has decided it’s Coming from Apache Junction, students. Now a manager at a local this is exactly what we teach our a perfect time to begin new traditions. Nafziger says she was amazed at the advertising agency, he has fond students.” “Our world is about change, and it resources offered at the school. memories of two of Mirada’s longtime Parents can join Mirada and its is time to celebrate the change we have “We had a great relationship with teachers. past and present students at 5:30 p.m. seen at Mirada,” says Branch, who is the Intel plant across the street and we Anthony Santillan always dressed Thursday, April 25, to help celebrate— completing her third year as principal had engineers come in daily to as the turkey every year to lead the and get a peek at the new mascot and at Mirada and her 20th year with the volunteer with the kids and help me to school in a rousing rendition of the thank the teachers who have long Kyrene district. get the most out of all we had to learn chicken dance, giving all the kids a served the community. Branch says she is proud to be part from,” says Nafziger. of the change that is ushering in the She says she stayed after school next generation. every day for the first few months to Mirada’s newly crafted mission learn all about all the technology she statement, designed to usher in the had access to. next successful two decades, sums up “I definitely made the right the school’s history and lays the decision when I came to Mirada,” she
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More Diversions, Diversions . . . with M.V. Moorhead Pages 21 & 31 No. 1 box-office draw ‘42’ illustrates Harrison Ford’s star status he story of Jackie Robinson has been Rickey’s perfectly comprehensible told in the movies before, notably in a financial incentive for bringing black Tlow-budget 1950 effort called, players to his team is noted in 42, early reasonably enough, The Jackie Robinson and often, by Rickey himself, and this Story. The title role in that film was played seems intended to debunk a cynical by Jackie Robinson himself—rather interpretation. We’re meant to see that, woodenly, it must be said, but with a for him, this action was really religious dignified presence. and moral. The movie even ends with Number one at the box office its Sister Wynona Carr’s wonderful gospel opening weekend was Brian Helgeland’s song “The Ball Game” (also used, to oddly enjoyable new film 42—the title refers more ironic effect, in Ron Shelton’s to Robinson’s number with the Brooklyn interesting 1994 misfire Cobb). Dodgers, the only number retired by all of It’s understandable if Major League Baseball. contemporary viewers find the idea The role is played here by Chadwick that the integration of a professional Boseman, a young TV actor previously sport, however overdue, can really unknown to me. Boseman bears some carry this sort of cosmic import. But for resemblance to Robinson, and he plays him many of us, baseball, with its weird as a stolid, assured man of unembarrassed orthodoxies and its ceremonial, self-regard, not looking for a fight but not Stations-of-the-Cross flow of action, afraid of one, either. always feels, in a way that no other He doesn’t work overly hard to be sport can claim, like an allegory for likable, and as a result, he is. It’s a creditable Something Bigger. turn—Boseman manages to hint at some texture and Virtually every African-American who’s been a I don’t mean to give the impression that 42 is like complexity to Robinson, which is an achievement pioneer in a previously all-White field has had to try sitting through a requiem mass. It’s generously since the role, as written and shot, is almost a pageant to avoid this without lapsing into servility on the leavened with humor, and—as is often the case with figure. The same can be said of Nicole Beharie, who other side. religious epics—much of the fun comes from the gives an observant intelligence and a touch of Because of Robinson’s near-perfect navigating of character actors in the supporting parts. sultriness to the all-but-unwritten role of Robinson’s these straits, his story is probably almost as well In good form here are Christopher Meloni as Leo wife Rachel. known to a couple of generations of elementary- Durocher, Max Gail as Burt Shotton, Alan Tudyk as Robinson’s struggle, in this telling, isn’t school civics-class students as it is to baseball fans. the intolerable Ben Chapman and Lucas Black as Pee principally against the racist insults he receives as he I’m not sure that 42 adds anything much to it, aside Wee Reese. John C. McGinley gives his lines an breaks the color barrier in the Bigs in 1947. It’s from a devotional tone—again and again, the movie amusingly fussy, euphemistic ring in the small role of against himself—against the agonizing temptation to reminded me of an old-school Biblical epic. Red Barber. respond in kind to the appalling snubs and taunts. Partly this is because of its ornately declarative Maybe the true heart of the film, however, is the Boseman lets us see the price of this; he doesn’t dialogue, and the glossy, burnished look that performance of Harrison Ford as Branch Rickey. sugarcoat it. Helgeland gives the images. But the movie is also Ford has always been a reliable star, but for most of When he offers him the job, Dodgers GM Branch overtly pious. his career, with a few striking exceptions, he’s been a Rickey tells Robinson that to accept him, whites have Rickey was a devout Methodist, as was leading man, not a character actor. to know two things: “That you are a fine gentleman, Robinson—it’s suggested that this may be why Rickey Here, portly and fleshy-faced, with a self- and a great baseball player.” favored him—and he counsels his new player that delighted grin and a deep, comically ponderous Rickey seems to have had an uncannily prescient he’ll have to turn the other cheek, “Like Our Savior.” delivery, Ford creates a peculiarly convincing portrait grasp of white racial psychology, of how ordinary He also says, more than once, “God built him to last” of a man of the world still ruled by his heart—a rich justified anger would seem like overscaled rage (only until the age of 53, as it turned out, but man who, if he were a camel, might just make it coming from a “negro.” probably Rickey would regard this as sufficient). through the eye of that needle.
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Times. Museums aren’t only about old History museum things, although objects act as a touchstone to the past; they’re about people and the way they lived their a band hotspot lives, the music they listened to, the By Dan Miller food they cooked, and the way they cared for each other. Museums usually don’t spring to Tempe History Museum strives to mind as great places to hear new provide experiences, such as concerts, bands. Not so in Tempe. that connect with the community’s past Tempe History Museum is and show how those experiences have emerging as one of area’s best places in made Tempe the city it is today. town to hear interesting, unusual—and Another free program is the Third awesome—music. Thursday at the museum discussion Performances at the museum, a series, where local experts speak on free concert by a band that represents a how Tempe is poised for the future in cultural aspect of life in Tempe, have various aspects of community included Appalachian music, gospel, development. soul, classical funk, Brazilian and big One remaining program this year brass bands. will be 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at Often, the concerts include an which Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell Art contest winners show off medals they received for their award-winning work featured at opportunity to talk to the band presents his views on The Future of Airport Dayz at Chandler Municipal Airport. This year’s theme was ‘Let Your Dreams Soar.’ members or hear a short presentation Tempe. Winners included, from left, back row: 2nd place winner Sydney Emerson, 3rd grade; 1st place about the tie between the musical genre This summer brings back Wild winner Arin Lee, 2nd grade; 1st place winner Alondra Morfin, 4th grade. Front row: 3rd place and Tempe. Wednesdays free kids programs, a Next in the series is The Senators, winner Adam Quan, 3rd grade; 3rd place winner Angel Gomez, 4th place; 2nd place winner Angel classic Disney movies series and other Anutunez, 4th grade. — Photo courtesy city of Chandler public information office which brings its Americana fun, family events. revival/alternative country music to the Information: 480-350-5100 or museum at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4. www.tempe.gov/museum. The Senators perform with groups ‘Wrinkle in Time’ celebrates 50th including Roger Clyne and the Dan Miller is the exhibit Peacemakers, Black Carl, Dry River coordinator at Tempe History anniversary of Childsplay ‘til May Yacht Club and more. The band was Museum. Email: named one of the “13 Bands You Need [email protected]. elebrating the 50th anniversary will direct. to Hear in 2013” by the Phoenix New of Madeline L’Engle’s beloved Performances will be Saturdays at Cbook, Childsplay has scheduled 1 and 4 p.m. A special $12 Storybook performances of the live-stage Preview performance, sponsored by adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time The Steele Foundation, is scheduled at April 21 through May 26 at Tempe 4 p.m. Sunday, April 21. Center for the Arts. Families attending the general The science fiction fantasy is admission preview performance will recommended for ages 8 and up. receive a free book. The production features Rebecca Tickets are available at Tempe Duckworth as Meg; Will Hightower as Center for the Arts Box Office Calvin; and Cullen Law as Charles 480-350-2822, ext. 0. Wallace. Debra K. Stevens will take the Information: role of Whatsit and Dwayne Hartford www.childsplayaz.org.
APRIL 2626APRIL 2013 Wrangler News • April 20 - May 3, 2013 • Page 22 Summit School PE teacher honored Before-school running club ranks students among top 35 in nation Why sit still when you can walk or run. It’s a AAHPERD’s top 35 schools in the Let’s Move in the Wayne Township School Corporation in Indiana theme that Kathy Dean has followed throughout her School program, developed by First Lady Michelle and Medtronic Corp. in Tempe. career, and one she is routinely instilling in the lives Obama. In 1997 Dean and her family moved to Phoenix, of her students at Summit School of Ahwatukee, Dean, who is the school’s physical education and where she taught physical education and music in the home for a growing number of Tempe and west wellness specialist for children K through 8, attended Kyrene Schools. Chandler students. Indiana University and Indiana State University, She started St. John Bosco School in 2001 and Dean, the school’s physical education teacher, earning a BA degree in health, physical education, was instrumental in developing the athletic program has received recognition for her achievement in recreation and dance and music education. and the athletic facilities. helping improve school wellness by serving as a “Fuel She has a Master’s degree from Indiana State in She has coached just about every sport and Up and Play 60” program adviser, a program of the Exercise Physiology. volunteered as well as taught fitness classes for the National Dairy Council and the National Football Dean’s first teaching job was in a small, rural YMCA’s since she was 16. League in collaboration with the U.S. Department of town in northern Indiana where she taught Dean is current past president of the Arizona th grade swimming and Agriculture. Kindergarten through 12 Association for Health, Physical Education, Dean is the organizer and chief advocate for lifesaving. Summit’s before-school running club. In the 2010-11 She later taught at Indiana University and Recreation and Dance and serves on several school year, 90 students ran or walked more than Purdue University while her own kids were growing committees, including Action for Healthy Kids and 1,500 miles, with 10 of them running the equivalent up, and worked as a wellness consultant for the the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. of a full marathon. Indiana Department of Education. This is her sixth year teaching at Summit School These healthy kids put Summit on the list of She has also worked in as a wellness director for of Ahwatukee.
Veteran fire-service administrator Greg Ruiz has to-be graduate of the U.S. Fire Administration’s been named Tempe’s new fire chief by Interim City Executive Fire Officer Program. He holds a bachelor’s 24-year veteran is Manager Andrew Ching. degree in Public Administration from Grand Canyon Ruiz served as interim chief following the University and a master’s degree in Educational retirement of Mark Simmons in April 2012. Leadership from Northern Arizona University. new chief of Tempe With 24 years in the fire service, including 19 years “I am so proud to be able to serve Tempe as fire in Tempe, Ruiz brings a wide range of experience to the chief,” said Ruiz. “Together we will continue to provide Fire Department job, according to Ching. He is a Tempe resident, a the community with excellent, progressive and efficient graduate of Tempe Leadership Class XXII and a soon- services.”
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