Suns Gorilla, D-back visit Estrella

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Brian Johnson/AFN The Suns' Gorilla had a goodie bag that thrilled Angelie Ferra, a Kyrene de la Estrella student, during a school assembly Monday that kicked of a Read-a-thon at the Foothills elementary school. Feb. 7, 2011

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Brian Johnson/AFN The Suns' Gorilla has fun with Kyrene de la Estrella student Sky Kim Monday during a school assembly that kicked of a Read-a-thon at the Foothills elementary school. Feb. 7, 2011

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Brian Johnson/AFN Estrella Marimba Band member Genini Boudrie takes a moment to focus before her band would entertain Monday during the school's Read-A-Thon kickoff. Feb. 7, 2011

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Brian Johnson/AFN The Diamondbacks' Barry Enright had fun with Kyrene de la Estrella's C.A. Hartung Monday during a school assembly that kicked of a Read-a-thon at the Foothills elementary school. Feb. 7, 2011

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Brian Johnson/AFN The Suns' Gorilla impersonates a cheerleader while having fun with Kyrene de la Estrella students Monday during a school assembly that kicked of a Read-a-thon at the Foothills elementary school. Feb. 7, 2011

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As an Ahwatukee resident, are you concerned about the proposed South Mountain Loop 202 freeway expansion?

Total Votes: 68

Yes, I'm worried about the community. 32 47%

No, we need more highways. 30 44%

I don't know enough about it to form a strong opinion either way. 6 9%

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