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Kyrene, CUSD tops in classroom spending BY PAUL MARYNIAK Arizonan Executive Editor and HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

wo of the three school districts serving northern Chandler spent more on classroom instruction in 201920 than other districts their size and the statewide average, according to the state Auditor General’s annual report on school spending. Chandler Uni�ied and Kyrene school districts exceeded their counterparts and the state average in instruction spending and registered administrative costs well below

comparably sized districts and the average for all districts. Tempe Union High School District, on the other hand, was different. While its classroom spending per pupil was higher than districts with comparable enrollment, it was below the statewide average. And Tempe Union’s administrative costs per pupil were far above that of similar-size districts and the state average. While Chandler Uni�ied was red-�lagged audit for per-square-foot operations costs and Kyrene red-�lagged for square footage operational costs per pupil, Tempe Union was red-�lagged in three areas. The AG said Tempe Union’s administra-

tive costs per pupil were not only higher that same-sized districts and the state average but so too were its food service and square footage operational costs per pupil. Overall, Arizona schools continue to increase the amount of each dollars spent on instruction. But it’s still less than in 2001 when the state began to monitor this metric. The average school system spent 54.9 percent of its cash on instruction last academic year. That includes teachers, aides, substitutes, general instructional supplies, �ield trips and athletics. That �igure does not paint the whole picture.

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Panel recommends $272M Hoping for normal Chandler bond election BY KEVIN REAGAN Arizonan Staff Writer

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citizens committee has recommended that Chandler slate a bond election for $272 million in capital improvements across the city. After a seven-month process evaluating the city’s needs, the committee of seven residents released a list of 52 infrastructure projects it thinks could be funded by asking voters for new bond money. The committee is recommending $73 million for recreational projects, $80 million for public safety needs, $33 million for maintaining public facilities and $85 million for street improvements. Authorizing this amount of spending would not result in Chandler having to raise primary or secondary property taxes, according to the com-

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recent survey shows leaders of the Chandler Unified School District don’t have much consensus on the type of leader they’d want to see succeed outgoing Superintendent Camille Casteel. The district’s Governing Board and 50 senior administrators appear to have varying opinions on the qualities they’d like to see in the interim superintendent that will be appointed near the end of this month to replace Casteel. Most responses given to a 10-question survey ended being split, indicating a wide divide in opinion on the types of experience and skills CUSD’s next chief executive should have. “That shows you it’s pretty spread out in terms of what you’re looking for,” said Steve Highlen of the Arizona School Boards Association. “There’s no real consistency there.” Highlen, the association’s senior policy consultant, has been recruited by CUSD to help coordinate the district’s superintendent search and thinks the district has some work to do to ensure the school board picks a candidate that satisfies everyone’s preferences. The board’s five members did not unanimously agree on any of the 10 questions either, he said, and many responses were split down the middle. Board members came close to consensus on a question regarding academics: four thought the next superintendent should “possess a keen mission to raise student achievement for all students.” In addition to divisions among board members, Highlen highlighted the differing expectations between the board and Chandler’s administrative staff. “Some things the board picked, the administrators didn’t pick,” he noted. “Some things the administrators picked, the board didn’t pick.” When asked about leadership skills, about half of the survey’s respondents prioritized a superintendent who had experience motivating staff and boosting morale while the other half favored other attributes. Highlen said it will be vital for CUSD to unify its expectations before the board starts interviewing superintendent ap-

Above: Steve Highlen of the Arizona School Boards Association shows the Chandler Unified Governing Board what they will be studying to prepare for another meeting. (YouTube) Right: CUSD Superintendent Camille Casteel is retiring in June after a 50-year career in Chandler Unified. (Special to the Arizonan)

plicants or the district risks drawing out the recruitment process. “To make a good decision, you need to know where you’re headed,” Highlen added. “Right now, it would be difficult to determine where you’re headed.” Casteel’s decision to retire at the end of this school year after a 50-year career in Chandler Unified has pushed the board into a position it hasn’t been in for a couple decades. CUSD has not had to appoint a superintendent since Casteel got the job in 1996, resulting in an impressively long tenure, considering many school districts end up hiring a new superintendent every few years. It’s not normal for districts to have a superintendent for 25 years, Highlen noted, which demonstrates how well Casteel has gotten along with the district’s various boards. Highlen has several years of experience helping districts in Sedona, Casa Grande, Tuba City, Prescott, and Fountain Hills find their next superintendent. He will be spending the next couple of weeks assisting Chandler’s school board crafting the types of questions they want to ask its superintendent applicants. The search is expected to take at least

a year because CUSD decided to appoint an interim superintendent for the 20212022 school year before selecting a permanent candidate. The deadline for submitting interim applications has recently expired and the board is hoping to fill the position by the end of March. The interim would officially assume their responsibilities in July. Highlen said the work done now on setting a vision for CUSD will be helpful for when the time comes to pick a permanent superintendent later this year. “The things you learn from the interim search will carry over to the superintendent search,” he said. The interim’s appointment comes as CUSD is still recovering from a pandemic that has drastically impacted the district’s operations and divided the community.

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Chandler getting $8M to help struggling renters BY KEVIN REAGAN Arizonan Staff Writer

handler expects to receive about $8 million in federal funds to help local residents avoid losing their homes during the pandemic. AZCEND, a local nonprofit, will be contracting with the city to distribute the money to help residents who are delinquent in their rent. The money only applies to renters and can’t be used by homeowners delinquent in their mortgage payments. AZCEND has already helped more than 1,800 Chandler households avoid eviction during the pandemic and has a backlog of about 600 applications for rental assistance. Leah Powell, the city’s neighborhood services director, said Chandler would need at least $2.5 million to satisfy the backlog of rental assistance requests and that that figure likely will get larger in the coming months. The money can help qualifying low-in-

City administrator Leah Powell explained the need for continuing assistance to struggling Chandler renters at a City Council meeting last month. (YouTube)

come applicants to get up to 12 months of their rent paid. If a resident was already nine months behind on their rent, Powell explained, then the new funds can cover that debt

plus an additional three months. Chandler is expected to eventually allocate $14 million in local, state, and federal dollars to services that help residents stay off the streets. Many tenants will eventually not be protected by an eviction moratorium that has been in effect throughout the pandemic. The federal moratorium on evictions has been extended to the end of March. Chandler had originally planned to give about $4 million to AZCEND and the Salvation Army for their rental assistance programs back when it wasn’t clear if the moratorium would be extended past December. The moratorium’s extension is still worrisome for the city because it allows some residents to put off asking for rental assistance, Powell said, so Chandler doesn’t know exactly how many people may need help paying rent. “Every time the moratorium is extended, we know that somewhere out there there’s most likely a backlog of people who have not been paying their rent and we may not

have heard from (them) yet,” she said. There has been a serious lack of education among tenants and landlords regarding the eviction moratorium, Powell added, and officials have had to explain that the moratorium doesn’t let residents off the hook for back rent. “We have had people that thought you could just stop paying rent and mortgages,” she said. As of this month, about 500 residents have sought housing assistance and Powell’s department was able to refer about 420 of them to another agency for financial help. Powell said the $8 million will also help people who are behind in their utility payments. Chandler has seen a substantial increase in the number of residents and businesses who have stopped paying their water or wastewater bills over the last year. The city currently has about 2,600

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City projecting revenue growth for next budget BY KEVIN REAGAN Arizonan Staff Writer

fter the pandemic limited the city’s spending capacity last year, Chandler is projecting a more positive financial outlook for the coming fiscal year with a potential revenue increase. New data released by city officials show Chandler is experiencing a gradual revenue bump that will total $5.5 million in the fiscal year beginning July 1. The city projects $268 million in revenue for its next budget year expects a small surplus left over after accounting for expenditures. Dawn Lang, the city’s management services director, said Chandler has many good reasons to feel confident about the future going into the budget planning process for next year. Revenue generated from retail sales was nearly 15 percent higher in December than the previous year, Lang said, suggesting the pandemic’s grip on the local economy has begun to loosen.

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turn to the recent completion of big construction projects like the Intel expansion, downtown redevelopment and various multi-family housing complexes. When the pandemic began nearly a year ago, the city reacted by planning for a $20-million budget reduction and cut its spending by not filling job vacancies and delaying capital projects. The city has begun hiring open positions again and is actively recruiting to fill more than 70 jobs. Chandler is currently reviewing requests from its various departments to spend $6 million in new ongoing costs to create 22 job positions for the next fiscal year. Matt Dunbar, the city’s budget manager, said Chandler’s current budget is sitting in a comfortable position with spending levels on par to previous years. But the city has to remain cautious for the immediate future, he added, and try to prepare for any unexpected revenue pitfalls. “There are still concerns out there as far as what the economy is going to do,” Dunbar said. Ten years ago, Chandler’s finances were structured in a way where the city overcommitted too much of its tax revenue to fund ongoing expenses. This structure resulted in the city having to make drastic cuts after the economy suddenly collapsed during the Great Recession in 2009. Since then, the city has restructured its budget to allow for more funds to be spent on one-time expenses for items that won’t need an ongoing source of revenue to maintain. The 2021-2022 budget is projected to break down to 82 percent for ongoing expenses and 18 percent for one-time expenditures. The city’s current budget breaks down to 85 percent for ongoing and 15 percent for one-time expenses. Lang said having more one-time funding means the city has less money to spend on salaries, yet over-committing too much of the city’s budget to ongoing expenditures is not the most sustainable model. “It’s one of those balancing acts,” she added. “We certainly don’t want to set it so low that we prevent the city from moving forward.” The city plans to start holding outreach events next month to get public feedback on its budget prospects for next year.

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mittee’s calculations. Chandler has not sought a bond authorization since 2007 and officials say it may be time to hold an election to gain enough financing for future capital expenses. Former Mayor Boyd Dunn, who chaired the bond committee, said the city’s prior bond initiatives were passed at times when Chandler experienced enormous economic growth and needed to quickly expand its facilities for a growing population. Tempe and Mesa voters approved bond requests last November, which is giving Chandler some hope that residents could still be in favor of authorizing more general obligation bonds. Dunn noted how prior bond authorizations were granted to generally create new amenities for the city. The focus this time around, he said, will be on preserving and maintaining existing infrastructure. “(Prior bonds) were important items to deal with for what we felt were the needs to provide facilities for our citizens,” he said. “Now we’re looking at, not only dealing with new facilities for build-up, but we’re also looking at im-

lab for Chandler Police, $11 million for reconstructing the Ray and Dobson roads intersection, a $40-million renovation of Mesquite Groves Park and $15 million for rebuilding two fire stations. Police Chief Sean Duggan has said his agency would greatly benefit from having a stand-alone crime lab that could analyze more evidence and process cases A major overhaul of Dr. A.J.Chandler Park is one project more efficiently. that would eb funded by the proposed bond issue. Chandler currently de(Arizonan ﬁle photo) pends on the Arizona Department of Public Safety proving the existing facilities.” to test forensic evidence for The committee evaluated 80 projects that high-level crimes and is sometimes left would have cost the city about $851 million waiting for results that could have been and gradually narrowed down its list to 52 obtained faster if the city had an inexpenditures valued at $403 million. house facility to conduct its own testing, Because Chandler still has unused Duggan said. bond financing that could be applied to “We are 100 percent relying on (the the committee’s list of projects, the city state’s) timeline and where we are in the might only need voters to approve up to queue because they also provide that $272 million in new bond authorization. service to a number of agencies around Some expensive items on the commit- the state,” Duggan said earlier this year. tee’s list include a $38-million forensic Chandler Police are eyeing some land

near its evidence storage facility on Pecos Road for a new crime lab if the city obtains more bond authorization. The bond committee further concluded that a stand-alone crime lab would open up more space at the police department’s main station and allow for other departments to expand their services. One item notably left off the committee’s list is a $15-million detention facility that would have housed Chandler’s accused criminals. The city currently has a partnership with Gilbert that allows Chandler Police to detain its defendants in the town’s jail. Dunn said the city would have to hire a significant number of new employees to manage a detention center, which is why the committee did not include the project on its list. Other projects recommended by the committee include a $16-million renovation of Folley Park, $4.5 million for new fire emergency vehicles, $2 million for improving Price Road and a $12-million revamp of A.J. Chandler Park. The committee specifically wanted to prioritize A.J. Chandler Park over other

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Kyrene teachers’ new contracts re�lect budget uncertainty BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

yrene teachers got some good news and some unsettling news as a result of some decisions the Governing Board made at its Feb. 23 meeting. On the one hand, their contribution toward their cost for medical insurance for their spouses and/or children won’t be going up in the 2021-22 school year. On the other hand, their contracts for the new school year warn that their commitment to the district for the coming school year could be lengthened because of “extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the district” – an indirect reference to the disruptions created by the pandemic this year and last. Moreover, the contract warns that the uncertainty of the level of state funding for school districts in the coming year means a possible pay cut of up to 5 percent or even a furlough. As districts compete for teachers, Kyrene traditionally extends contracts ahead of many districts.

Kyrene Governing Board member Michelle Fahy said that new teacher contracts contain “some tough language” made necessary by the uncertainty surrounding state funding for the coming school year. (YouTube)

The board also did not want to wait for final budget action by the Legislature and the governor, which often isn’t completed until May. Amid the uncertainty of the new contract language does contain some hope,

however, district officials also offered teachers some hope. While it states “the board does not know the level of funding it will receive from the legislature for the 2021-2022 school year,” the contract also promises a superseding contract with more certainty on pay will be issued. And it states that any one-time infusion of unexpected money from federal or state sources could result in either a bonus of up to 10 percent of their salary or a raise of up to 10 percent. Teachers have a month to decide whether to sign the contract or look elsewhere for a job. Although it won’t affect teacher contracts for next year, Kyrene did get some good news from the state Department of Education last month. The second pandemic relief bill approved by Congress in December will entitle Kyrene to just under $4 million. “The $3.93 million listed for allocation to Kyrene does not cover the entire shortfall experienced by our District this year,

between the reduced Enrollment Stability Grant from the state and (first pandemic relief appropriation) being far short of Kyrene’s actual expenses related to COVID-19,” district spokeswoman Erin Helm said. “There is a lot of ground still to make up, but these funds are a good start.” The Enrollment Stability Grant was from $270 million Gov. Doug Ducey made available to districts statewide last year to compensate for shortfalls created by the surge in online learning when campuses were closed. The state compensates districts for online learners at a lower rate than it does for students in classrooms. Kyrene and most other districts got less than they expected because the total loss statewide in funding from that disparity was nearly three times the amount Ducey set aside. But the hopeful note included in the new language in the 2021-22 teacher contract is an indirect reference to Arizona’s possible share in the Biden Administra-

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Tempe Union begins regular tribute to local tribes BY PAUL MARYNIAK Arizonan Executive Editor

hen the Tempe Union High School District Governing Board met March 3, something possibly unprecedented among Arizona school districts became a regular part of its meetings. Immediately after the welcome, Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silent, the board offered its first “land acknowledge statement” reminding people that district facilities sit on the ancestral lands of two Native American tribes – the Akimel O’odham and Piipaash. The addition was approved without comment at the board’s Feb. 17 meeting. District spokeswoman Megan Sterling noted that in the past when each board member has a chance to deliver a report on their district-related activities, board President Brian Garcia “has recognized Indigenous Peoples Day and Native Americans.” “Tempe Union sits on the ancestral

lands of the Akimel O’odham and Piipaash peoples,” she said. “This acknowledgement will be on every agenda going forward until/unless a future board decides to change policy.” Though Garcia did not return a request for comment and Sterling said she has not heard of any other district instituting a regular land acknowledgment statement, such declarations are gradually taking hold among public entities across the country. “Many organizations of all kinds are doing land acknowledgments,” said Dr. Traci L. Morris, executive director of the American Indian Policy Institute at Arizona State University and a member of the Chickasaw Nation. “It is very appropriate and respectful,” Morris explained. “There are many Native Americans living in your district that will be honored by this acknowledgment.” Morris noted that her emails carry, along with her contact information, a statement:

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“I acknowledge that ASU sits on the ancestral homelands of those American Indian tribes that have inhabited this land for centuries, including the Akimel O’odham (Pima) and Pee Posh (Maricopa) peoples,” Morris explained in an email. “I also acknowledge and pay respect to Indigenous elders – past, present, and future – who have stewarded this land throughout the generations.” The Maricopa peoples have several native spellings for their tribe, including those used by Tempe Union and Morris. Land acknowledgements have become commonplace in countries such as New Zealand, Australia and Canada as well as among tribal nations in the U.S. The National Hockey League opens all its games in Canada with a land acknowledgement and some teams do the same playing in the States. It’s only been within the last year or two that the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture began recommending they be adopted by local, county and state gov-

ernment entities. “Acknowledgment is a simple, powerful way of showing respect and a step toward correcting the stories and practices that erase Indigenous people’s history and culture and toward inviting and honoring the truth,” it says. It noted that words like “genocide,” “land stolen” and “ethnic cleansing” are appropriate terms to use. “Imagine this practice widely adopted: imagine cultural venues, classrooms, conference settings, places of worship, sports stadiums, and town halls, acknowledging traditional lands,” the department states. “Millions would be exposed – many for the first time – to the names of the traditional Indigenous inhabitants of the lands they are on, inspiring them to ongoing awareness and action.” The department also notes that acknowledgements help counter the “’doctrine of discovery’ with the true story

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tion’s $1.9 trillion pandemic relief fund, which sets aside an estimated $1 billion for schools. The measure was approved by the U.S. House last week and is now in the Senate. Commenting on the contract, board member Michelle Fahy conceded “there’s some tough language in there that makes you take pause.” “You don’t know what your salary is going to be because quite honestly we do not know what funding we’re going to get from the state,” she continued. So I know it feels a little tenuous when you sign a contract you’re not 100 percent sure of what that really means and I just want to recognize that that is uncomfortable.” Kyrene Chief Financial Officer Chris Hermann noted, the district “is typically one of the few districts that actually tries to get in front and take a risk and put the conversation of the contract prior to us knowing what the state budget and what the governor’s budget is going to be.” But he noted that “because of the pandemic and because of the uncertainty of the budget, we thought it was wise

to follow the rest of our peers and just hold off on less uncertain contract language for now.” Prior to the discussion of the contract, Fahy expressed concern over some bills wending their way through the Legislature – notably a stalled measure that

what our legislature is doing.” There also was some additional bad news for 51 teachers who earn stipends for extra work. Those stipends will not be increased in the coming year, partly because the district feels Kyrene already pays a higher stipend than many districts and

The $3.93 million listed for allocation to Kyrene “does not cover the entire shortfall experienced by our District this year, between the reduced Enrollment Stability Grant from the state and (first pandemic relief appropriation) being far short of Kyrene’s actual expenses related to COVID-19.

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would increase the number of parents eligible for vouchers to send their children to charter or private schools. “A lot of these things have to do with funneling money away from public education,” Fahy said, telling the listening public, “So I strongly recommend that you do your research and get involved and see

because of the same budget uncertainty. Meanwhile, the board approved a new benefit package for teachers that will not raise their monthly payout to extend health insurance to their families. Teachers’ own health insurance is paid by the district. In discussing the district’s self-funded pool of money to cover medical claims,

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administration officials noted that adjustments paid by the previous board last year have started to stabilize the fund. Total reserves in the Kyrene Employee Benefit Fund have steadily fallen from a 20-year high in 2013-14 of $16 million to a current total of about $4 million – a reflection of continuing increases in the cost of healthcare nationwide. Board President Kevin Walsh noted that without the changes made by the previous board “there was a real risk the… fund was going to run out of money.” As a result of those changes, the fund looks like it will end the current year with a small surplus of about $527,000. About a quarter of all payments made out of the fund were for large claims of an average of $125,000. Administrators also gave a snapshot of COVID-related medical costs paid out for employees or covered dependents. The district paid $205,940 for tests for 1,194 employees at a cost of $172 per person and a total $629,347 in treatment costs for 383 employees who were infected by COVID-19. No employees died from COVID-19 but some family members did. 

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Student enrollment has fallen districtwide and the CUSD is facing a potent $21-million deficit in state funding. The Arizona Department of Education announced earlier this month that CUSD is eligible to receive $13 million in extra funding to offset financial shortfalls caused by the pandemic. CUSD intends to spend the $13-million allotment on virus-mitigation costs it has incurred over the past year. The district estimates it had to spend more than $18.5 million on technology, protective gear and cleaning supplies in order to keep schools operating. Before ADE announced its allotments of relief funding, Chandler had been reimbursed for only about $3 million of its pandemic-related mitigation expenses. The district’s budget problems have been further complicated by the fact

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of the people who were already here” instead of celebrating foreign invaders. The department also said that beyond reminding people that land acknowledgments “begin to repair relationships with Native communities and with the land,” they also “remind people that colonization is an ongoing process, with Native lands still occupied due to deceptive and broken treaties.” The Akimel O’odham and Pee Posh tribes comprise Gila River Indian Community population and it wasn’t very long ago that some members reminded Arizona that their beliefs and tradition were still subject to disrespect. That occurred in 2016 before the federal appellate courts signed off on construction of the South Mountain Freeway. The GRIC had filed a lawsuit, along with a separate one by a group of Ahwatukee homeowners,” to stop the freeway from being built. The tribes contended the freeway was cutting into and desecrating South Mountain, which they hold sacred. At the August 2016 meeting of the Ahwatukee Foothills Village Planning Committee, about a dozen GRIC members appeared with signs protesting the freeway to express their anger over it as

that Arizona has been funding virtual learning at a lower rate than in-person learning. CUSD has previously said it stands to lose up to $12 million for the several weeks students spent learning virtually from home at the beginning of this school year. As CUSD continues to grapple with financial issues, Highlen said it will be critical in the next couple of weeks for the district’s leaders to focus on hashing out a singular vision among their varying opinions regarding the next superintendent. He compared the upcoming hiring process to being analogous to filling a large funnel with too much material. “At the top of the funnel you can pour a lot of things in, but very little comes out at the bottom and it comes out slowly,” Highlen said. “This will be a slow process.” Arizona Department of Transportation officials appeared to give an update on the project. Several tribal members stopped the meeting briefly with a tribal dance against the project. Later that fall, about 50 tribal members appeared outside Desert Vista High School during an open house ADOT was holding on the freeway project that they were planning to attend. But a small contingent of uniformed and plainclothes Phoenix police officers turned them away, preventing them from even entering the high school cafeteria where the open house was being held. The community claimed crews trampled on sacred burial grounds and other hallowed sites – claims that ADOT denied in court. A judge rejected the community's assertions. The U.S. Department of Arts and Culture said a land acknowledgement “by itself is a small gesture.” But it adds that an acknowledgement “becomes meaningful when coupled with authentic relationship and informed action.” “But this beginning can be an opening to greater public consciousness of Native sovereignty and cultural rights, a step toward equitable relationship and reconciliation.”

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Student support, consisting of counselors, audiologists, speech pathologists, nurses, social workers and attendance services took another 8.7 percent. And another 5.7 percent went for instructional support, defined as librarians, teacher training, curriculum development and instruction-related technology services. All totaled, according to the report from Auditor General Lindsey Perry, that makes total classroom spending 69.3 percent of every dollar received. What’s left includes 10.2 percent for administration. That includes superintendents, principals, business managers and other staff who do everything from accounting to payroll. When looking at percentages of spending, Kyrene put 75.1 percent of its budget into classrooms. That included 63.2 percent on instruction, 7.7 percent on student support and 4.2 percent on instruction support. Kyrene’s percentage of budget devoted to classroom instruction led the nine elementary districts its size in the state. Translated into dollars, Kyrene spent $5,454 in the classroom – up from $5,144 the previous school year and more than the $54,916 spent by its peer districts and the $5,016 state average. Chandler Unified also exceeded the statewide percentage with 73.8 percent of its budget going into the classroom. That broke down to 61.4 percent on instruction, 7.7 percent on student support and 4.7 percent on instructional support. CUSD’s percentage of classroom spending of 61.4 percent was just edged out by Gilbert Public Schools with 61.6 percent among the 10 largest districts in the state. Translated into dollars, Chandler’s $5,097 per-pupil instructional spending topped the $5,072 peer average. But CUSD per-pupil student and instructional support was considerably less. It spent $642 per pupil on student support compared to the average $831 spent by districts its size and the statewide average of $796. Likewise, Chandler’s $387 per pupil instructional support spending was below the $497 average for districts its size and the $513 state average. Tempe Union also exceeded the statewide instructional spending percent with 69.6 percent of its budget going into the classroom. That included 53.6

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These charts from the Arizona Auditor General's spending report show how the three districts serving northern Chandler spent their money in the 2019-20 school year and how that compared to districts of comparable size and to the statewide averages for all districts. (Arizona Auditor General) percent on classroom instruction, 8.6 percent on student support and 7.4 percent on instructional support. Tempe Union ranked seventh among a dozen districts its enrollment size in the percentage of its budget devoted to classroom spending. That group was led by Higley Unified in Gilbert, which had the only percentage above 60 percent (61.8) among all those schools. In average dollars per pupil, Tempe Union’s $4,843 was higher than the $4,636 average spent by peer districts but below the $5,016 state average. Average per pupil spending by Tempe Union for student support was $773 – higher than the $715 spent by peers but lower than the $796 state average. Tempe Union’s average per pupil instructional support was $665 – exceeding by more than $100 both peer district and statewide averages. Perry noted that the percentage of spending on instruction and students support, on average, has increased in the past five years. At the same time, schools are spending less of each dollar on food services, plant operations and transportation. Administrative costs, however, as a percentage of total dollars, has remained the same over the past few years.

The state average percentage of schools’ 2019-2020 budgets for administration costs was 10.2 percent, according to the audit. The percentages spend on administration by Chandler Unified and Kyrene were below that, with 8.3 percent and 8.9 percent, respectively. Translated into dollars spent per pupil on administration, CUSD and Kyrene both beat out the average spent by peer districts and the statewide average. Tempe Union’s percentage of budget spent on administration was higher than the state average with 10.9 percent. In average per pupil dollars, Tempe Union’s $987 far exceeded the $855 spent by comparable-sized districts and somewhat exceeded the $936 statewide average. By contrast, CUSD’s $685 per pupil cost of administration was lower than the $773 spent by similar-sized districts and the $936 state average. Kyrene’s $766 was far below the $911 spent by its peers and the state average. Perry said that overall, Arizona schools spend a lot less than the national average, at $9,136 per student this past school year compared with $12,652. And that national figure actually is two years older but is what was available to

state auditors. That reflects in the individual categories. Arizona spends an average of $5,016 per student in instruction versus $7,676 nationally. And districts spend an average of $936 per student in administrative costs; the national figure is $1,423. Total per pupil spending in Kyrene last school year was $11,270 – covering all classroom and non-instructional costs. Chandler Unified and Tempe Union both spent $11,170. In looking at the change in instructional spending by the three districts over time, the audit reported no change in the 53.6 percent spent in Tempe Union’s classrooms between 2018-19 and 2019-20. It also said Tempe Union’s highest instructional spending percentage in the last 20 years was the 59.9 percent spent in the 2007-08 school year and its lowest was 52.7 percent in 2013-14. Chandler Unified’s 2019-20 budget percentage spent on instruction of 61.4 percent was above the 60.9 percent in the previous school year. And while it was lower than the 63.7 percent recorded in 2006-06, percentage spending in Chandler has never been lower than

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Relatives demand action in Chandler teen’s death County Attorney’s Office are conducting investigations into Cano’s death. At the time the family appeared before City Council, only part of the bdy camera footage had been released. Phil Martinez, a family friend, warned that if the city failed to meet their demands, Cano’s

BY KEVIN REAGAN Arizonan Staff Writer

riends of a Chandler teenager shot and killed by a police officer in January are demanding the city to hold Chandler Police accountable or risk the wrath of angry protesters. Mayor Kevin Hartke was the target of several threats at City Council’s Feb. 25 meeting after relatives of 17-year-old Anthony Cano voiced their anger over the city’s investigation into the teenager’s death. Cano, a former Chandler High student, was shot twice in the back by Officer Chase Bebak-Miller during a chase through Gazelle Meadows Park on Jan. 2. Newly released footage from the officer's body camera showed Cano carrying a firearm and holding it despite the officer's command to drop the weapon. Cano dropped the gun after he was shot, saying "I don't want to die" as he was handcuffed from behind as he lay bleeding. Chandler Police and the Maricopa

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recreational facilities, Dunn said, because the downtown park is centrally located and sees a higher amount of foot traffic. Projects related to the Chandler Municipal Airport were notably not included in the committee’s recommendations even though the facility has a number of infrastructure needs. Further analysis is needed on the airport’s facilities and its economic impact before a bond request should be put on the ballot, Dunn explained.

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Reyna Allen, Anthony Cano’s cousin, said the family has many questions about why the 17-year-old Chandler teen was shot and killed by a Chandler police officer. (Special to the Arizonan)

family would attempt a recall or organize protests across the city. “We will launch a campaign against you and anybody who doesn’t stand up,” Martinez told Council. Hartke said the city has a process in place for handling these types of incidents and that Council must await the results of the investigation before deciding on whether action needs to be taken. But Cano’s family sought the release of more information in case they choose sue the city. Sylvia Morales, the teenager’s grandmother, said Cano was an intelligent, athletic young man and his family is entitled to some closure after his untimely death. “I’ve seen justice and I’ve seen injustice,” Morales said. “But this here is an injustice.” A Chandler Police spokesman said last week, "The case has been forwarded to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office for review, which is standard in all officer-involved shootings."

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The committee reviewed about $2.5 million worth of airport projects – including a runway extension and a heliport reconstruction – but said that a bond might not be the best method for funding these expenditures. “All these items – still very important items – to be done to the airport are going to be made through grants and cash,” Dunn said. The committee had to make strategic decisions about which projects to re-

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Senior citizens cautiously optimistic with vaccine BY LEO TOCHTERMAN Cronkite News

handler resident Lupe Solis’ prayers were answered when she received her second dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Now the 77-year-old is being cautious and patient, waiting to worship in person again at St. Timothy Catholic Church in Mesa. “Prayer takes up a big part of our life,” Solis said. “We cannot participate in church activities. I will not feel safe now.” Some churches have resumed in-person worship in Arizona, but Solis is still playing it safe after receiving both doses of the Pfizer vaccine. Like so many of the nearly 1.3 million Arizonans 65 or older, Solis has adjusted to the safety precautions that have upended life since the onset of the pandemic. With COVID-19 ravaging Arizona’s senior community, many long to return to normal activities but remain apprehensive. More than 11,500 Arizonans 65 or older have died from COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, with a majority of those deaths in Maricopa County, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. Now, in accordance with phase 1B of vaccine rollout, the state has been doing what it can to get vaccinations to the older population as quickly as possible. Seniors make up more than half of the 1,027,816 people in the state who have received at least the first dose. Pharmaceutical makers Moderna and Pfizer have said their vaccines are effective in fighting off the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in people displaying symptomatic illness, but it remains unclear how effective the vaccines are in curbing the asymptomatic spread of the virus, the Associated Press reported. Solis and other seniors who have received both doses of the Pfizer vaccine are considered to have lowered the risk of catching the symptomatic version of the disease by up to 95 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That level of immunity doesn’t kick in until one to two weeks after the second dose is administered.

Lupe Solis, left, and her sisters hope that once they all receive the COVID-19 vaccine, they’ll be able to get together again for the first time in a year. (Courtesy of Lupe Solis)

Solis hasn’t been able to see either of her sisters or their families in El Paso, Texas, in more than a year, and she hasn’t felt safe traveling during the pandemic given her age. She is hopeful that they can meet after a safe amount of time has passed from vaccinations. “After waiting for a month, we’re probably going to plan on seeing each other somewhere,” Solis said. “We still are going to be very leery and wary, you know, of starting anything new because so far we’ve all been able to stay healthy.” For now, Solis has had to keep touch with them through a weekly family prayer over Zoom, which allows them to stay “together in spirit” and keep in touch. States have differing quarantine protocols for individuals traveling across state lines, with some states enforcing mandatory quarantines for travelers. Travel rules can be found on the CDC’s website. Dr. Josh LaBaer, executive director and professor of the ASU Biodesign Institute, said vaccinated individuals, even seniors, should be able to safely interact with each other once the vaccine takes full effect. “People who are vaccinated can interact with each other in the way that they did in the past, without masks, you know, pretty much, close quarters,” LaBaer said at a news conference Wednesday. “They’ve been deprived of social in-

teraction for many, many months and I think that’s not healthy for anybody. They ought to be able to get back and interact again.” Dan Martinez, is another recently vaccinated Arizona senior with hopes to reunite with family in the coming months. Martinez, who received his first dose of the vaccine on Jan. 23 at State Farm Stadium, is already making plans to visit family after his vaccine kicks in and infection rates drop. “We’ve written down things we want to do in terms of traveling to see family,” Martinez said. “We are going to try to get that done once we get our second shot and things calm down nationally. We want to see case numbers drop, hospitalizations drop, death numbers drop, because we don’t want to take too much of a chance.” Part of the 75-year-old’s caution stems from a recent bout that his daughter living in Washington, D.C., had with COVID-19. She and her husband contracted the coronavirus in January, a few weeks after visiting Arizona for the holidays. “She got very sick. She had temperatures of 104, chills and was very weak,” Martinez said. “She was having pain in her stomach when she moved around. She was lying down in bed. And so she had a rough go of it and she’s only 44 years old.”

Martinez is taking proper precautions but hopes he gets to be with loved ones soon. “And so we’re hopeful that being vaccinated will get everybody some protection,” he said. “So we can make a few trips and hug a few people and kind of reminisce about the last year or so.” Gov. Doug Ducey and state health officials say they are doing what they can to make such reunions possible. The state has prioritized people 65 or older for vaccination, to varying degrees of success in their rollout. One of the first Arizona seniors to receive the COVID-19 vaccine was Dr. Leonard Kirschner, who had completely adapted his lifestyle to the pandemic before getting the first dose of the vaccine on his 85th birthday Jan. 16. After being a jet-setter who has clocked more than 200,000 frequent flyer miles in a year, Kirschner, like many other Arizona seniors, has adopted more of a subdued lifestyle. “I canceled trips to Portland, Seattle, Boston and two trips to Washington, D.C. So I haven’t been on an airplane in almost a year now,” Kirschner said. “It’s been since February of last year. I’ve had years where I’ve had 200,000 air miles traveled. That’s a real change in my lifestyle.” Kirschner, who received his master’s in public health from Harvard in 1968, wasn’t surprised that a pandemic broke out, as he had lived through and studied multiple outbreaks. But he was surprised and encouraged to see the COVID-19 vaccines produced so rapidly. “I was not convinced a year ago that we would have vaccines by the end of 2020 because I know how difficult it is to develop the vaccines,” he said. “I’m very optimistic. If you look at the history of epidemics, plagues, and pandemics around the world, they run their course, and then they disappear.” Kirschner was excited to receive a dose for his birthday, maybe the most practical gift possible considering the circumstances of the last year. “I figured I would try to get a shot on my 85th birthday, which would be Governor Ducey’s birthday present to me,” he said.

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60.6 percent in the last 20 years. The 63.2 percent of Kyrene’s total budget spent on instruction last year not only topped the 61.9 percent spent the previ-

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Reyna Allen, Cano’s cousin, said the family and wonders why the officer felt threatened enough to use lethal force. The officer initially attempted to detain Cano for a traffic violation because the bicycle he was riding didn’t have a

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move from its list of recommendations, Dunn added, since members wanted to find the right combination of expenditures that could avoid a tax increase. “I think there was certainly an attitude of wanting to do everything,” the former mayor said. “But to be able to avoid any type of tax impact, we had to make choices.” The committee declined to recommend projects that would have improved

ous year but climbed closer to its 20-year high of 64.4 percent, recorded in 2003-04. The district’s low point was in 2014-15, when it spent 57.5 percent under former Superintendent Jan Vesely’s predecessor. Perry also found that the average class-

room size the number of students per teacher, remains at 18 for the second year in a row. But it still is less than the 18.5 figure from the 2016-2017 school year. Chandler Unified’s ratio last school year was 18.8 students per teacher while Kyrene’s

was 16.9 and Tempe Union’s 21.8. All three districts have an experienced teaching staff. The average number of years of teacher experience was at 12 percent in CUSD and Kyrene and 14.8 percent in Tempe Union.

transit services in north and central Chandler because they would have generated extra operational costs for the city. Raising the city’s operational expenses too high would have resulted in Chandler needing to raise property taxes in order to bring in more revenue. City Council appeared pleased with the committee’s recommendations and will spend the next few weeks deciding whether any changes should be made before moving ahead with officially au-

thorizing the bond election. Mayor Kevin Hartke said he’s confident Chandler’s voters will support the initiative and emphasized the fact that the council is not bound by the committee’s recommendations. “We are certainly not hamstrung by any means to come forth with another bond if there’s changes in our finances,” Hartke said. Councilman Matt Orlando echoed the mayor’s sentiments and commended the

committee’s meticulous work on a review process that he hopes will convince the voters that Chandler has thoughtfully evaluated the bond questions before calling an election. “This sends a very trustful, positive message to the community that we’ve done our homework,” Orlando said. If the city decides to proceed with holding a bond election this November, Chandler will likely be submitting the initiative’s ballot language to Maricopa County by the end of June for an all-mail ballot.

front headlight. The teen fled from the officer and a chase ensued before shots were fired. Allen referenced the case of Kyle Rittenhouse, a 17-year-old who shot two people during a Black Lives Matter protest last year in Illinois and noted how differently that case ended compared to Cano’s.

“Kyle Rittenhouse shot his gun (and) actually killed somebody,” Allen said. “How is he still alive?” Relatives vowed to continue speaking out until the city is more transparent with the investigation. “What happened should have never happened,” Allen added. “We are not go-

ing anywhere and we’re definitely going to keep fighting.” The Cano case will be reviewed by the city’s Citizen Panel for Review of Police Complaints later this year. The 15-citizen-led panel reviews and evaluates police incidents where force was used.

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Chandler accepts volunteer award nominations ARIZONAN NEWS STAFF

he City of Chandler and For Our City Chandler are seeking nominations for its annual Volunteer Recognition Awards. “This past year, the pandemic has impacted countless programs, services and activities of Chandler’s nonprofits and charities, including the invaluable work of its generous volunteers,” the city said in an announcement. “Despite the challenges and health risks, volunteers’ contributions to our community have made a difference and it’s time to recognize them for their service. Although the usual Recognition Breakfast will again be canceled because of the

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delinquent accounts and a utilities debt that has escalated to about $1.5 million during the pandemic. Nonprofits have been prioritizing their funding for rental assistance, Powell said, so the new federal funds could help more delinquent utility accounts

pandemic, the organizers promise “honorees can still expect a special surprise.” Nominations are accepted online at chandleraz.gov/volunteer100 and the deadline is March 31. Faith-based groups, nonprofits, schools, businesses or any organization with volunteers can submit nominations in several different categories. • Innovation Award. Nominee brings creative and unique solutions to the job. • Longevity Award. Nominee has worked for an organization for many years and they provide a commitment and dedication to their service that is awe-inspiring. • Makes It Happen Award. Nominee works for many organizations, with the goal of contributing anywhere and

avoid a shut-off. “There has been very little money available for water assistance,” she said. “Most of the money that’s been allocated has been used for rental assistance.” The city expects to continue supporting other housing services that have proved to be beneficial to some residents this past year.

everywhere, in any way they can. • Multitasking Maestro Award. Nominee is someone who takes on a diverse array of multiple assignments, jobs or objectives at the same time and can juggle them effectively, while accomplishing all of them successfully. • Strong Arms Award. Nominee is not afraid to take on any job no matter how “down-and-dirty” it may be. Nominee also may be called the “jack-of-alltrades” in an organization. • Sunbeam Award. Nominee is the most cheerful person in the place. They have the best personality, attitude, always smiling and their mere appearance brightens the area around them. • Working Together Award. This award

It is allocating $125,000 to renew its participation in a program that temporarily houses homeless individuals in hotel rooms. In the middle of the pandemic, Chandler committed some funding for a regional service across the East Valley that rehoused residents who were at risk of homelessness. Powell said the program has placed

category is for a group (in any organization) who completed a volunteer project in Chandler. • Y outh Award. Nominee is strictly for youth, 17 or younger. Nominee can be dedicated, positive, and hardworking or somehow stand out among others. • 1,000 Hour Volunteers. All volunteers with more than 1,000 hours of service in 2020 will receive a lapel pin and certificate from Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke. Award submissions are limited to 500 words or less. Specific guidelines also are available online with the nomination form. Information: Rori Minor at rori.minor@ chandleraz.gov or call 480-782-4329. 108 individuals in hotel rooms over the past year. Of that number, 47 transitioned to permanent housing. “This hotel program has been more successful than any shelter program we have seen to date,” Powell said. The city is planning to allocate $340,000 to Save the Family for the nonprofit’s rehousing services in Chandler. 

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Kyrene hosting program for Native American kids ARIZONAN NEWS STAFF

empe Union isn’t the only school district trying to show a greater acknowledgment of Native Ameri-

cans. The Kyrene Governing Board recently unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding to work with the nonprofit Phoenix Indian Center to hold classes this spring and summer for Native American students in sixth through eighth grades. The weekly classes will combine two programs – a multicultural class on substance abuse called “keepin’ it REAL”/ Living in 2 Worlds” and a program called “Speak Up, Be Safe,” or SUBS, which teaches children how to prevent and break cycles of neglect, bullying and domestic abuse. The free classes are slated to be held in person for 12 weeks at Kyrene schools, though Kyrene and the Phoenix Indian

Center have the option to work on a virtual platform if need be. Participation in the classes is voluntary, according to the agreement, though students will be invited to attend. The Phoenix Indian Center will provide a trained American Indian facilitator for the class who will not only be trained in the two programs but will also liaison with the district on the program’s progress and any issues that might arise, according to the agreement. “Living in 2 Worlds (L2W) is a wellresearched, evidence-based, cultural/ academic program that provides culture specific substance abuse prevention curriculum for American Indian/Alaskan Native (Indigenous) youth in the fourth/fifth through eighth grades,” the agreement states. “The curriculum as developed by educators specializing in substance abuse, cultural knowledge and is entirely crosswalked with the state educational stan-

dards,” it adds, noting the curriculum emphasizes “increasing protective factors by using culturally appropriate response to “Refuse|Explain|Avoid|Leave risky situations.” “Both curriculums are designed with strong parent/caretaker involvement through take home assignments and activities to be completed by the next scheduled class session,” the agreement states. Phoenix Indian Center also commits to provide information to families about Kyrene’s student services should that family be in need or want to access other services we provide. The Phoenix Indian Center is the oldest American Indian nonprofit of its kind in the United States. It was formed in 1947 as an outgrowth of Native Americans moving off reservations and into the city not only to sell their crafts and goods but as a result of federal public policy to assimilate Indi-

ans and “remove their practice of Native culture and traditions through the break-up of reservation systems,” the center says on its website. “As a result, several Indian Centers were formed in the major “relocation” cities across the country,” it continues. “These centers were crucial in providing a place for American Indians to connect and socialize with other Indians and to receive various necessary services as they were removed to live city life. Phoenix was designated as one of the original ‘relocation cities.’” Over time the Phoenix center has evolved into a place that provides job training and other services to thousands of Native Americans who decide to live off reservations. “We provide a safe, supportive environment for American Indian people looking for opportunity in this dynamic but unfamiliar and often challenging urban setting,” its website states.

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Chandler student’s UV boxes combatting COVID-19 for teachers BY KEVIN REAGAN Arizonan Staff Writer

Hamilton High School student is hoping to equip all the teachers at his school with a homemade device designed to sanitize objects of harmful pathogens. Sophomore Kristopher Luo says he wants all 250 of Hamilton’s employees to feel extra safe during the lingering pandemic by giving them a way to regularly disinfect their personal items. Last month, the 16-year-old distributed 90 devices he created himself that wipes contagious germs off of small objects through ultraviolet radiation. Phones, car keys, headphones, and masks all fit snugly inside Kristopher’s little sanitation boxes and can be cleaned in less than a few minutes. Notes of gratitude have quickly poured in from Hamilton’s staff and Kristopher

Hamilton High sophomore has launched a drive to equip teachers with this device he designed that disinfects personal items. (Special to the Arizonan)

is now on a mission to find a way to make a couple hundred more boxes. “I’m just grateful to be able to help out and give back to the community,” he said. “I know this pandemic has been really hard on everyone.” The teenager is trying to collect $3,000 for the manufacturing of enough sanitation boxes to make sure every Hamilton employee has one. “I’m hoping we will be able to raise funds to create more boxes,” he added. Kristopher first came up with the idea for his boxes last summer while he was quarantining at home with his family. His father, a doctor, had been working long hours and Kristopher wanted to find a way to help protect him as he continued treating patients during the health crisis. He did some research and learned how certain types of ultraviolet lights can be used to disinfect surfaces free of the coronavirus.

The light’s radiation breaks down the virus’ outer protein coating and can ultimately lead to the deactivation of the contagion, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Kristopher bought a handful of mini ultraviolet lights and got to work building a prototype the size of a shoebox with some cheap materials he bought around town. In order to protect consumers from radiation, Kristopher folded up a car sunshade and used it to shield the ultraviolet rays from emanating out of his box. “It’s a little bit dangerous for human eyes and your skin,” he said. Using his prototype as a starting point, Kristopher constructed 30 boxes and handed them to local hospitals and law enforcement agencies. But he quickly discovered he wouldn’t

a female or whatever,” she said, “I just let it fuel my fire and I try to prove them wrong.” After years of thriving in athletics and the military, Graves-Wake is currently channeling her energies into engineering classes at Chandler-Gilbert Community College and she’s on a mission to encourage more girls to follow in her footsteps. Many girls can feel intimidated sitting in a science class with 30 other guys, Graves-Wake said, and they need to know their presence in the STEM fields is validated. Girls often change their major or drop out of a class if they don’t feel accepted, she added, so they need to not be afraid of the hardship that comes with breaking down barriers. Graves-Wake has had her fair share of hardships over the last few years. But

even when she’s deep in a moment of despair, she somehow manages to find the motivation to keep moving forward and remain optimistic. “I have to believe the path I’m on right now,” she said, “I’m pretty excited for it.” Growing up around Chandler, GravesWake always knew she was destined for life in the sciences. She dreamed of being an astronaut from a young age and pursued activities that could get her closer to achieving her goal. She attended space camp, built models of the solar system, and researched the biographies of famous astronauts. As she was getting ready to graduate from Mountain Pointe High School in 2011, she decided that enlisting in the Marine Corps could help her get one

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Chandler woman not letting disabilities defeat her BY KEVIN REAGAN Arizonan Staff Writer

abby Graves-Wake is determined to not let others underestimate her. The 27-year-old Chandler resident said she’s found herself in situations where it feels like others have preconceived notions about her talents and abilities based on superficial appearances. Those judgments, she suggests, may be tied to the fact that she’s a woman of color, lives with physical disabilities – or is interested in a career field more commonly reserved for men. But Graves-Wake said she’s driven to defy society’s expectations and succeed in unfamiliar spaces. “If someone has doubts in me or if someone thinks I’m lesser because I’m

Gabby Graves-Wake

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step closer to outer space. “All the best astronauts seem to come from the military,” she noted. She wasn’t apprehensive about the physical endurance needed to be in the military, since Graves-Wake had spent most of her childhood competing in taekwondo tournaments. Graves-Wake turned down a high-paying job teaching taekwondo in order to enlist in the Marines and expand her horizons. Heading to boot camp, she thought the world of the Marines would be an endless drudge of obstacle courses and combat exercises but she quickly discovered the world was a bit like living in a college fraternity house. There’s a lot of camaraderie and goofing around, she said, yet the women are still pushed to be ambitious. Graves-Wake said women in the Marines strive to be stronger, smarter and more dexterous than their male counterparts. The Marines opened a world of opportunities for Graves-Wake as she trained to work as an intelligence analyst. She was taught to think critically, how to ask tough questions and trust her instincts. “I loved (the Marines) for all its ups

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be able to make many more boxes by himself and with his own materials, explaining, “That proved to be inefficient and it was kind of costly.” He started reaching out to manufacturers who might be willing to partner with him and mass-produce a large number of sanitation boxes. Most local manufacturers were shut down or unwilling to make the boxes at an affordable rate, Kristopher said, which forced the teenager to look overseas for a partner. He only had about $1,500 to spend through funds he had saved from a summer internship and his side business running a 3-D printer. Furthermore, Kristopher struggled to find a manufacturer inclined to let certain features be incorporated into his prototype. He hoped to let consumers aromatize their items by letting them

drop some essential oils into the box during the sanitation process. “I wanted to alter it and be able to customize it as my own,” he said. He ended up finding a manufacturer through Alibaba, the Chinese tech company, and put in an order for 90 boxes. His shipment arrived in January and he quickly began handing out boxes to local teachers. He gave one device to Superintendent Camille Casteel, who showcased the invention before the district’s Governing Board earlier this month to celebrate Kristopher’s innovativeness. The advisor of Hamilton High’s robotics team, to which Kristopher belongs, has also been utilizing one of the devices to routinely clean equipment and tools used to build the team’s projects. Kristopher said he is humbled by the appreciation expressed by Chandler’s teachers and he hopes to be able to provide sanitation boxes for teachers throughout the district.

“I’m just amazed by the reaction,” he said. “That’s what motivated me to be able to provide for all of the teachers.” The sanitation box is not the first engineering project Kristopher has initiated on his own. About three years ago, the student began developing a device that could alert parents if they’ve left their child inside a hot car. After reading several news stories about children suffering from heat stroke, he built a special car seat equipped with sensors that can detect when a child’s still in the seat and send a message to the parent’s phone. Kristopher said engineering seems like a career path he could see himself going down after graduation. But until that day comes, he’s content with coming up with inventions in his spare time. He is accepting donations for his sanitation boxes through a fundraiser he’s set up on GoFundMe.com. To help search that site by his full name, Kristopher Luo.

and downs,” she said, “I would do it again in a heartbeat.” As she was nearing her three-year mark in the Marine Corps in 2014, Graves-Wake sustained a set of injuries that would prematurely impede her military career. She was driving back to the Camp Lejeune base on her motorcycle when a distracted driver rear-ended her at an intersection. She sustained a traumatic brain injury and ended up losing much of her mobility. The recovery process proved to be difficult at first. Graves-Wake was depressed and didn’t have much interest in staying active or picking up any new hobbies. Her mentors pushed her to try playing an adaptive sport. She quickly got hooked and soon figured out how to cycle, row and run track without the use of her lower extremities. A few months later, Graved-Wake was competing alongside other wounded service members in Colorado at the Department of Defense’s Warrior Games. Graves-Wake was determined to return the following year and come home with some medals. She continued to train and slowly got better at her individual events by improving her mobility. Graves-Wake said

she found herself chasing the thrill of competing as she did in taekwondo matches. By the time she got to Australia’s international adaptive sports tournament in 2018, Graves-Wake was determined to come home with a gold medal. She ended with multiple gold medals and the confidence to go after her old childhood ambitions. “It was a full-circle moment,” she recalled. “It was what I needed on my journey to recovery.” Since the pandemic has temporarily shut down most athletic tournaments, Graves-Wake has spent more time on her academic interests. She connected with the Warrior Scholar Project, which helps veterans transition back into classrooms. Graves-Wake said she felt anxious at first about enrolling in college courses since her brain injuries had affected some of her memory and cognitive skills. She also worried about how she might perform compared to a bunch of young men who were fresh out of high school. When she first started her computer coding and engineering courses, she said it was difficult to not notice how much faster her classmates got their work done. “I’m watching all these younger guys,

who have coding experience from elementary school through high school, get done with an assignment in 10 minutes,” Graves-Wake said. She was one of a couple females in her classes and the gender disparity at times was intimidating. Graves-Wake grew more anxious after she noticed her female classmates had suddenly stopped showing up to class. “The reason they dropped was they either changed majors or they weren’t finding success in the class,” she said. She consulted a friend, who encouraged her to stop caring about what the boys in her class may think about her. Graves-Wake finished the semester with good grades and the perseverance to continue. “No matter where I look there’s always someone who’s telling me to keep moving forward,” she said. Now Graves-Wake hopes to pay it forward by inspiring other young women to consider classes they may have previously felt intimidated to try. Graves-Wake hopes to get a job at NASA and that her disabilities won’t interfere with her aspirations. “Maybe I can’t go to space because of my injuries,” she said, “but I can still have an impact on that world.”

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Billiards, bowling venue plans Chandler location BY ANNIKA TOMLIN Arizonan Staff Writer

ike Siniscalchi founded 810 Billiards and Bowling in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in 2015. Soon, he’s bringing it to Chandler and Downtown Phoenix’s CityScape. “The CityScape developers, Red Development, which owns the property for our Chandler location, told us they had the former Lucky Strike place that was vacant,” Siniscalchi said. “They were internally discussing how to repurpose it or what to do with it. I spoke with them about taking that over as a corporate location and we decided to move forward with that.” The location in Chandler at 3455 W. Frye Road will be a franchise. Its con-

The Chandler site for 810 Billiards and Bowling is under construction but this is how its venue in South Carolina looks. (Special to the Arizonan)

struction has been derailed due to COVID-19 restrictions, scheduling and availability. Chandler City Council last month voted to recommend that the state award a liquor license for the business and Siniscalchi hopes to have the Chandler and CityScape locations open in early April. If the Chandler location is anything like its CityScape counterpart, it could quickly become a big addition to Chandler’s entertainment scene. The CityScape location will have 10 lanes, four of which will be sectioned off for private parties. Those lanes will feature their own bar and lounge area, an arcade, pool tables and a large dining and mixed-use area.

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Intel worker exposed to toxic gas wins $1.2M BY KEVIN REAGAN Arizonan Staff Writer

federal judge has awarded $1.2 million in damages to a former Intel contract worker who was exposed to toxic gas on the company’s Chandler campus in 2016. Ahmad Alsadi, 29, claimed he sustained damage to his respiratory system after inhaling toxic fumes of hydrogen sulfide while one of Intel’s buildings was being evacuated for a gas leak. Alsadi later sued Intel, Chandler’s largest employer, for negligence and accused the technology company of failing to protect workers from harmful chemicals. After a six-day bench trial earlier this month, U.S. District Court Judge David Campbell awarded $921,188 to Alsadi and another $250,000 to the plaintiff’s wife. Campbell concluded there was evidence to suggest Intel had been advised

to install gas monitors and exhaust systems before the 2016 incident, yet the company failed to do so. “Because Intel did neither in the face of multiple instances of (hydrogen sulfide) off-gassing and its knowledge that H2S is extremely hazardous for workers, the court finds that Intel breached its duty with respect to operation of the (wastewater) system,” Campbell wrote in his ruling. Linda Qian, an Intel spokesperson, said the company was “disappointed” by the judge’s ruling and said Intel acted properly during the events described in Alsadi’s lawsuit. “Intel has a well-known safety culture and the safety and well-being of our workforce is our top priority,” Qian said. “We have well-documented processes and safety measures we expect all workers to follow.” Aaron Dawson, the plaintiff’s attorney, said he and his client were pleased the judge understood how Intel’s lack of ac-

tion contributed to Alsadi’s injuries. “We were really happy and (Campbell’s) opinion seemed to be a strong rebuke to their conduct,” Dawson said. Although the plaintiffs sought a higher award from the court, Dawson said Alsadi appreciates how the judge’s verdict vindicates the trauma he experienced. “He was seriously, permanently injured through no fault of his own and someone was held accountable for it,” the attorney added. Alsadi had been employed as a technician for Jones Lang LaSelle, which had been contracted by Intel to provide maintenance services to the company’s Chandler facilities. On Feb. 28, 2016, the plaintiff claims there was a failure within Intel’s industrial wastewater system that resulted in the emissions of toxic fumes. The system apparently failed to detect an excess amount of Thio-Red, a liquid

precipitant, being added to the wastewater tanks for several hours, which incidentally resulted in the creation and release of hydrogen sulfide. “Intel did not design the system to stop automatically if Thio-Red levels got too high or H2S off-gassing occurred,” Judge Campbell ruled. The building where Alsadi was working was evacuated and the plaintiff recalled detecting a foul smell of rotten eggs. His eyes then started to water and Alsadi felt his throat tingling. He and a couple other employees were later taken to a medical facility for treatment. Exposure to hydrogen sulfide can cause a wide variety of health symptoms, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, but individuals who inhale large concentrations of the gas can suffer from chronic headaches, cardiovascular problems, or

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Chandler firm raffling its services for a year SANTAN SUN NEWS STAFF

Chandler start-up marketing company is marking its first year anniversary with a contest that will get a business its services. NeverNot Social, a start-up Valley marketing agency, is offering a year’s worth of social media management to a

small business. The prize – worth an estimated $10,000 – includes five posts a week across two social media channels and a quarterly photoshoot provided by NeverNot Social. NeverNot Social is a digital marketing agency with a specialty in social media management and videography. The agency is the brainchild of Christian Weninger, whose goal is to bridge a gap

between businesses and the community. Throughout the year, its team of GenZ experts have grown 30 businesses affordably and effectively. “We understand that local businesses have been deeply affected from the COVID-19 pandemic, which is why we would like to give a small business the chance to have expert level marketing for free,” he said. “We work hard on our clients’ behalf

to ensure they are reaching their marketing goals and consistently seeing results. To enter the contest, businesses can go to nevernotsocial.com/giveaway no later than March 8. The winner of the giveaway will be chosen by random draw on March 9 and will be notified by email. Information: christian@qndpllc. com or 602-769-8588.

This means that their $100,000 becomes $200,000 in 8 years; $400,000 in another 8 years; and then $3,200,000 at the end of 40 years when they are age 75. Under current law, one does not have to take Required Minimum Distributions until 72 and there are proposals to raise this to age 75. Given this large $3,200,000 amount saved and President Biden’s proposals to raise taxes; let’s assume they are in a 40 percent tax rate when they are killed by a drunk driver at age 75. The $3,200,000 is subject to $1,280,000 of income tax, leaving $1,920,000 for their kids and grandkids. This only occurs if it’s in a tax-deferred account such as an IRA or 401(k) and they can actually invest in mortgage notes. Secret #3. Use a self-directed IRA or 401(k) which allows them to use alternative investments such as mortgage notes. In contrast, all traditional IRAs and 401(k)s managed by banks and Wall Street firms restrict you to traditional stocks, bonds, and mutual-fund type investments. Suppose one was not in a tax-deferred

account and was subject to an average 25 percent combined federal/state income tax rate every year. In year 1, one earns 9 percent or $9,000 interest on one’s $100,000 investment. Then one pays $2,250 in income tax and is left with $6,750 net interest, plus one’s original $100,000 principle, for a total of $106,750. In year 2, one earns 9 percent or $106,750 = 9,607.50 interest, but then has to pay $2,401.88 in income tax. This leaves a net $7,205.63 interest earned, added to the $106,750 principle at the beginning of year 2, for a total of $113,955.63 at the end of year 2. At the end of 40 years, one’s $100,000 would have grown to $1,363,689 by age 75. Another scenario: The couple was not educated in the use of self-directed IRA’s and alternative investments and earns an average of 2 percent in dividends or 30year Treasury bonds for 40 years and not in a tax-deferred account. They pay a 25 percent tax rate on their income every year. Starting with $100,000, they would have $181,402 at the end of 40 years.

Secret #4. Use a self-directed Roth IRA so that their $100,000 at age 35 becomes $3,200,000 tax-free at age 75. If they die, the full $3,200,000 becomes tax-free to their heirs and whatever the heirs earn for the next 10 years is totally tax-free. Conclusion: There’s a huge difference between having retirement savings of $181,402, $1,363,689, $1,920,000, or $3,200,000. Understanding the power of alternative investments and innovative tax savings can create $3 million more for your retirement bucket list dreams; or a legacy for heirs. Most can save $100,000; but few can turn it into $3,200,000 tax-free! Free information on tax savings, retirement planning, and solar business investments can be found at drharoldwong. com or solarbusinessinvestments.com. To schedule your free consultation: 480-7060177 or harold_wong@hotmail.com. Dr. Harold Wong earned his Ph.D. in economics at University of California/ Berkeley and has appeared on over 400 TV/radio programs. 

How to create a rich retirement and legacy DR. HAROLD S WONG AFN Guest Writer

ast week, I attended a three-day virtual Cash Flow Expo. Most of the experts specialized in the unique niche of investing in mortgage notes. Their return on investment (ROI) would average 9 percent. In contrast, the coupon rate on a US 10-Year Treasury bond is 1.13 percent and 1.88 percent on a 30-Year bond. The average dividend rate for S&P 500 stocks for the first 20 years since 1/1/2000 has been 2.02 percent and bank interest is at most 0.50 percent. Secret #1. Earning 4.5 to 18 times the normal safe investment alternative rates. Secret #2. These cash-flow experts stressed that Secret #2 is having tax-deferred or tax-free compounding. Assume a couple is able to save $100,000 at age 35. Using the Rule of 72; take the number 72 and divide by 9 percent ROI; and it will double every 8 years.

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memory loss. Alsadi claims he had no significant health problems before the 2016 incident and believes his respiratory airways were permanently damaged by inhaling the toxic fumes. Before going to trial, the plaintiff made the case Intel was negligent by highlighting the company’s possible knowledge of emission problems its wastewater system had in the past. Court records show Intel allegedly

knew eight months before the 2016 evacuation that it had an excess of hydrogen sulfide levels in one of its buildings. According to deposition testimony, Intel’s industrial hygienist discovered hydrogen levels were well above the company’s thresholds and recommended a different type of exhaust system be installed in order to capture some of the emissions. “The administrative order was issued prior to the 2016 incident, but the exhaust systems were not installed until after this incident,” court records state. Campbell further took issue with Intel workers having to depend on their own

noses to detect the presence of toxic gas in their work environment. According to court records, Intel had no fixed monitoring system for hydrogen sulfide in the building where the gas leak occurred at the time of the 2016 incident. “We had no protections,” one witness testified. “They told us basically to trust our nose.” Treating workers like canaries in a coal mine was an “improper” policy with little “common sense,” the judge wrote. Dawson said the lack of a sufficient monitoring system was an important element to prove Intel acted negligently

since the company allegedly knew it had a history of off-gassing incidents. “Intel shockingly didn’t have any sort of systems in place to protect people against that,” Dawson said. “Intel didn’t put in a monitor to alert people to get out.” As a result of his exposure, Alsadi was unable to return to work and claims to still suffer from breathing problems and a hypersensitivity to dust and odors. Alsadi went into working in real estate and later obtained a bachelor’s degree at Northern Arizona University. It’s not yet known whether Intel may try to appeal Judge Campbell’s ruling.

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CityScape will feature something unique to the chain—a mechanical bull because, he said, “why not?” “Lucky Strike had annexed about 10,000 square feet behind it and created Gypsy Bar, which had a nightclub, late-night bottle service, DJ kind of vibe,” Siniscalchi said. “We are coming in and converting it over to our concept, which is more of a sports bar and family friendly.” Core food menu items include madefrom-scratch pizzas, burgers and wings along with specialty cocktails such as the Million Dollar Margarita; the 810 Octane made with Club Caribe pineapple rum, strawberry purée, orange juice, lemon lime soda, or the Trader Vic’s 151 float. “Our core menu will definitely be the same across the brand at any store,” Siniscalchi said. “We’re very focused on prepping things in house, while trying to stay affordable. “We also try to offer a restaurantquality food and beverage experience, as opposed to what a lot of people might associate with a traditional bowling experience.” Siniscalchi hopes to bring in different menus to the Arizona locations. “After we get our legs under us this summer, we will start to incorporate seasonal menus that will be more specifically focused on the Phoenix area,” Siniscalchi said. After eight years in finance in Chicago and New York and recently engaged, Siniscalchi took his fiancée to Myrtle Beach to visit family. While there, they found a rundown bowling alley. They put in an offer and were quickly rejected. Three months later, while moving to Rochester, New York, they received a call saying the owner would accept their officer, if it was still on the table. “My wife and I had one of those pivotal roadmap life decisions to make,” he said. “We looked at each other and decided that we wanted to go for it.” They turned around and headed to Myrtle Beach. “It was a traditional center,” he said.

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“It was 32 lanes. We immediately closed and gutted it. We did a wall-to-wall renovation, converting it to our vision of a mixed-use upscale entertainment.” Their first location opened in 2015, with a second following in central Myrtle Beach in a converted supermarket space. The third, in Conway, South Carolina, was built from the ground up. “When we originally opened our first store, we were called 710 as homage to the split,” Siniscalchi said. “I’m kind of a math dork, but I just felt like most bowling alleys are like ‘North Myrtle Beach Bowl’ or ‘Brooklyn Bowl.’ I wanted something that could be scalable and could work in any market, not something that was going to be really Myrtle Beach or South Carolina specific or locale specific.” After a trademark mishap with a similarly named company, Siniscalchi was forced to change the name of his business. “We had been open a couple of years, so I wanted to kind of keep a lot of what we liked about our branding,” he said. “I was able to do that and just pivoted to 810, which amounts to 8-ball billiards and 10-pin bowling. It is kind of why that 810 Billiards and Bowling graphically tries to line up with the 8-ball in the eight and the bowling pin that’s the one in our logo.” The first and third locations have 12 bowling lanes, pool tables, arcade games and an upscale food and beverage dining area. “(Our second location) is over 40,000 square feet with 20 lanes, eight billiards tables, a 300-person dining room, two large arcade areas and an 18-hole indoor mini golf,” Siniscalchi said. “We also do have a stage and live music there a couple nights a week.” “We’re excited to be coming to the Phoenix market and, especially, to have our first franchise location open. We are really hoping for everything to be on the rebound by that point from the disaster of (2020). We’re excited to be a part of post-COVID as Phoenix returns to life.” Information: 810bowling.com.

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n the afternoon of Tiger Woods’ recent rollover crash, I received a text from a dear friend, who was upset by a USA Today article that raised the question, “Was Tiger Woods’ SUV safe?” Woods was injured when his 2021 Genesis GV80 SUV hit a center divider, a curb, and a tree. He was driving on a stretch of road in Los Angeles County known for its curves and steep grades. Sally wanted to know when does the driver’s behavior and the road conditions overrule any amount of safety a car can provide. In other words, why are people asking if there’s more that Genesis could do? From all accounts, Woods was operating his vehicle with excessive speed on a hazardous roadway. Some would call this reckless. Whether or not Woods is sited, such offenses are nothing new. Since the beginning of automobiles, some drivers have behaved poorly. In 1932, Reader’s Digest published one of their most widely read editorials titled, “And Sudden Death” by J. C. Furnas. The author and the magazine widely distributed the article because deaths on U.S. roadways were climbing, but those grim statistics were not changing behavior. Furnas interviewed state troopers with �irst-hand experience of arriving to the scene of an accident. The editorial described broken bones, blood and mangled bodies. Here is just a sampling: “If ghosts were put to useful purpose, every bad stretch of road in the United States would greet the on-coming motorist with groans and screams and the educational spectacle of 10 or a dozen corpses, all sizes, sexes and ages, lying horribly still on the bloody grass.”

The author was clearly trying to show drivers the ultimate (and possibly inevitable) consequences of their actions. But the editorial also made another important point: carmakers did not design the cars of that time to protect occupants in a crash. Dashboards then were made of wood and metal. Every surface or angle become a projectile – causing harm and dis�igurement. A crash was like going over, “Niagara Falls in a steel barrel full of railroad spikes.” In fact, many folks in those days thought it was better to be ejected from the vehicle than to be tossed about inside the vehicle. Car design has come a long way since then. The seatbelt, airbags and stronger roof built into Woods’ SUV probably saved his life. But these safety devices only came about after an effort to change people’s attitudes. Between the 1930s and 1960s, epidemiologists suggested that Americans had to change the way we viewed crashes. First, we had to accept the fact that crashes happen. Once this basic premise was in place, then communities came together to (1) prevent crashes and (2) reduce crashrelated injuries and deaths. Professionals from law enforcement, road design and maintenance, driver education, emergency medical care and, yes, vehicle design all had important roles to play. President Johnson formed the Department of Transportation in the mid1960s and appointed the public health specialist Dr. William Haddon to lead what is today’s National Highway Traf�ic Safety Administration. Haddon’s job was to reduce deaths and injuries on our roadways. About the same time, Ralph Nader published his book, “Unsafe at Any Speed.” Nader criticized carmakers for prioritizing car sales and styling above

people’s safety. These events helped lead to the nation’s �irst regulation of the automobile. Within three years, the government issued the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards mandating padded dashboards, improved door locks, seatbelts, and collapsible steering wheel columns. Airbags only became standard in 1998. Roof strengths were upgraded in 2012. Back to my friend Sally’s question. Yes, one could speculate that without the Genesis’ safety devices, Woods likely would have died. By today’s standards, the Genesis appears relatively safe. Car design has come a long way since the 1930s. That is thanks to the work of many individuals, in our government,

universities, communities, test laboratories and industries, who joined forces to lower the risks of injury and death on our roadways. We salute the emergency medical team who tended to Mr. Woods and hope that he makes a full recovery. But as drivers, we can treat this as a teaching moment. We need to remember to pay attention and not push the limits of our cars’ safety systems. Norma Hubele is professor emeritus of Arizona State University and the creator of TheAutoProfessor.com, a Chandlerbased website that helps families make safer car choices. She is working on a book, “Car Safety: Where the Numbers Help and Where They Don’t.”

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hen Robby Nethercut heard Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill was struggling, he knew he had to help with its resurrection and expansion. “(The original store) was across the street from the Austin Independent School District central of�ice,” said Nethercut, the brand’s chief operating of�icer. “For a lot of teachers and educators, that was their home base—including my mom. They’d run across the street for lunch. Teachers love to visit happy hour. It has a lot of fond memories for me, too. When the opportunity came up, it was de�initely something I wanted to be a part of. I am excited about taking Z’Tejas and expanding it back and making it a household name.” In addition to its Chandler location at 7221 W. Ray Road, the restaurant is opening a new location in Scottsdale in the Mercado del Lago Plaza at 8300 N. Hayden Road. When the original Z’Tejas at Scottsdale Fashion Square closed, diners asked when the brand would return to the area. “We have a lot of folks who still send us comments through social media saying they wanted us to reopen in Scottsdale,” Nethercut said. “As we started to look and expand, we thought we should go where we have a fanbase, so to speak.” “It’s a beautiful space with these huge 35-foot ceilings,” Nethercut said.

Z’Tejas is a “chef-driven concept,” said Robby Nethercut, the brand’s chief operating officer, and the result is a tasty array of dishes. (Special to the Arizonan)

“It really creates a unique environment. There are two huge community garage doors that open onto the patio. With the weather there, the doors will be open about 80 percent of the year. And with Rancho Santa Margarita Lake, it’s a really unique spot. I don’t think you could build or re-create that spot.” A large bar will be the focal point of the dining room with two hand-painted murals �lanking the bar depicting scenes of Arizona and Austin, where the restau-

The beef fajitas are a popular item at Z’Tejas and have been lauded by patrons on social media as “very satisfying.” The brunch offerings are quickly developing a fanbase. (Special to the Arizonan)

rant was founded. Dropped Edison bulbs and raw edge wood tables will add distinctive touches to the restaurant. Nethercut calls Z’Tejas a “chef-driven concept” with new creations. In this case, the executive chef is Costa Rica-raised Diego Bolanos. He moved to Arizona in 2010 to open Pinnacle Peak Grill in Scottsdale. He also worked with Lisa Dahl at Mariposa Latin Grill, Thirsty Lion and now Z’Tejas and Taco Guild, which were formerly under the same umbrella. “They stole him away when he was just working on Taco Guild entrees,” Nethercut said. “We are doing fresh, fun creations. We are a scratch kitchen. We make everything from scratch every day, except the hamburger buns, French fries and ketchup.” The menu features classic dishes for which Z’Tejas is known, including the shrimp tostada bites, Santa Fe enchiladas and diablo pasta. Rotating seasonal menus will vary and highlight specialty dishes with drink pairings. The drinks menu is rooted in Sixth Street house margarita, Chambord mar-

garita, tequila �lights and hand-crafted nonalcoholic drinks. Brunch will continue at Z’Tejas as well from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, that menu has been reduced. “We’d rather focus on doing things well, as opposed to doing 30 entrees or something like that,” he said. “We stuck with our staples like huevos rancheros. We do a green pork chile tamales eggs benedict at brunch. We partnered with the Tucson Tamale Company. The tamale we have is custom made for Z’Tejas.” Daily happy hour specials also continue from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays, and until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. In 2017, the grill �iled for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time. Nethercut was hired to work with Z’Tejas two years ago to help resurrect the brand. “The gentleman who’s the owner (Randy Cohen) didn’t want to see it go away with the last reorganization,” Nethercut said. “I was brought in to help make sure we’re going on the right track.” Cohen and Nethercut co-own the company with Bolanos. The philosophy is to run Z’Tejas with an ownership mentality. “We need to have owners who are running it,” Nethercut said. “Randy is in Austin, where he fell in love with the brand. He had experienced it in Austin for so long, he didn’t want to see it go away or change hands again. “He didn’t want to see it go away or change hands again. He wanted to step up and make a difference. He’s committed to making Z’Tejas successful. We’re in a niche market. We’re not high end, like Ocean 44 where it’s $100 a person. We really feel like we can offer a great dining experience at a great value. We just want folks who come to dine at Z’Tejas feel like they’re the guest of honor.”

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Home Improvement HOME REMODELING REPAIRS & CUSTOM INTERIOR PAINTING Move a wall; turn a door into a window. From small jobs and repairs to room additions, I do it all. Precision interior painting, carpentry, drywall, tile, windows, doors, skylights, electrical, fans, plumbing and more. All trades done by hands-on General Contractor. Friendly, artistic, intelligent, honest and affordable. 40 years' experience. Call Ron Wolfgang Pleas text or leave message Cell 602-628-9653 Wolfgang Construction Inc. Licensed & Bonded ROC 124934

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Landscape/ Maintenance

Irrigation

Painting

Juan Hernandez

SPRINKLER Drip/Install/Repair & Tune ups! Not a licensed contractor

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

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25 Years exp (480) 720-3840

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ROC# 256752

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S E R V I C E

NOT A LICENSED CONTRACTOR

David Hernandez (602) 802 3600

daveshomerepair@yahoo.com • Se Habla Español

General Contacting, Inc. Licensed • Bonded • Insured • ROC118198

One Call, We Do It All! 602-339-4766 Owner Does All Work, All Honey-Do Lists All Remodeling, Additions, Kitchen, Bath, Patio Covers, Garage, Sheds, Windows, Doors, Drywall & Roofing Repairs, Painting, All Plumbing, Electrical, Concrete, Block, Stucco, Stack Stone, All Flooring, Wood, Tile, Carpet, Welding, Gates, Fences, All Repairs.

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Family Owned & Operated Bonded/Insured • ROC#153131

ROC#309706

Plumbing

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Painting

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Interior/Exterior Painting 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

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480-354-5802

• 20 Years Experience • 6 Year Warranty

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PMB 435 • 2733 N. Power Rd. • Suite 102 • Mesa dennis@allprotrees.com

Home Remodeling

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Licensed • Bonded • Insured Technician

Specializing in Controllers, Valves, Sprinklers, Landscape Lighting, P.V.C. & Poly Drip Systems

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Irrigation Repair Services Inc.

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Home Improvement

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Landscape/Maintenance

Now Accepting all major credit cards

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Bonded/Insured • ROC #223709

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Roofing

Pool Service / Repair

Professional service since 1995

PPebbleOcracking, O L Plaster R Epeeling, P ARebar IR

480-699-2754 • info@monsoonroofinginc.com

showing, Pool Light out? I CAN HELP!

10% Discount for Ahwatukee Residents 100% NO Leak Guarantee Re-Roof & Roofing Repairs Tile, Shingles & Flat Roof

FALL SPECIAL! $500 OFF COMPLETE REMODEL! 25 Years Experience • Dependable & Reliable

480-720-3840

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Not a licensed contractor.

Licensed – Bonded – Insured – ROC187561

Roofing

Window Cleaning

$120 - One Story $160 - Two Story

Includes in & out up to 30 Panes Sun Screens Cleaned $3 each Attention to detail and tidy in your home.

(480) 584-1643

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Public Notices

Window Cleaning

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Keith Schram

keith@windowsrc.biz

Tiles, shingles, flat, repairs & new work Free Estimates • Ahwatukee Resident Over 30 yrs. Experience

Professional Window Cleaner

Hot water pressure washing, 3000 PSI

480-306-8543

480-706-1453

azvalleywindowcleaning.com

Licensed/Bonded/Insured • ROC #236099

Roofing

aOver 30 Years of Experience

aFamily Operated by 3 Generations of Roofers! Premier Tile, Shingle & Foam Roofer!

Spencer 4 HIRE ROOFING Valley Wide Service

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Public Notices TO: Stephens Triplett, DO 1034 S. 105th Place, Apt. 1091 Mesa, AZ 85209 The State Medical Board of Ohio 30 E. Broad Street, 3rd Floor Columbus, OH 43215-6127 In the Matter of: Stephens Triplett, DO 20-CRF-092 On January 14, 2021 the State Medical Board of Ohio mailed an Order of Revocation to Stephens Triplett, DO. The order was sent to Dr. Triplett via certified mail, return receipt requested, at his last known address of record, 1034 S. 105th Place, Apt. 1091, Mesa, AZ 85209. The Order was returned to the Board from the postal service marked “Return to Sender, Not Deliverable as Address, Unable to Forward”. Dr. Triplett may be entitled to an appeal. Such an appeal must be commenced by the filing of a Notice of Appeal with the State Medical Board and the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas. The Notice of Appeal must set forth the Order appealed from and state that the State Medical Board’s Order is not supported by reliable, probative, and substantive evidence and is not in accordance with law. The Notice of Appeal may, but is not required to, set forth the specific grounds of the appeal. Any such appeal must be filed within fifteen (15) days after the last date of publication in accordance with the requirements of Section 119.12, Ohio Revised Code. Please contact the undersigned to ascertain the last date of publication. Any questions or correspondence should be addressed to: Jackie Moore Case Control Office 30 E. Broad Street, 3rd Floor Columbus, OH 43215-6127 Jackie.moore@med.ohio.gov Published: East Valley Tribune, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2021 / 36894

Advertisement of Sale NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to the Arizona Self-Service Storage Act, Arizona Statutes 33-1704, Section H, Enforcement of Lien. The Undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on or after March 19, 2021 at 9:00am using an online auction at www.storagetreasures.com, said property has been stored and located at US 60 Self Storage, 1661 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 102, Mesa, AZ 85210. Property to be sold as follows: Misc. household goods, personal items, furniture, clothing, toys and/or business fixtures and items belonging to the following: Tenant Name Unit # Jennifer Eisenbise 203 Vanessa Jordan 309 Mike Bulatoich 342 Christina Carnes 408 Eric Cortez 610 Fernando Macias 628 Mark Czarniecki 743 Bril Powell 806 Tina Ferrari 835 Daniel White 2011 Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Items sold “as is”, CASH ONLY, and Buyer must pay a security deposit and broom sweep/clean the unit. Go to www.storagetreasures.com to bid on unit(s). Published: East Valley Tribune Mar. 7, 14, 2020 / 36622

TO: Brian James Stebbings 15801 S 48th St., Apt 1127 Phoenix, AZ 85048-0843 The State Medical Board of Ohio 30 E. Broad Street, 3 rd Floor Columbus, OH 43215-6127 In the Matter of: Brian James Stebbings Case No. 21-CRF-0018 On February 21, 2021, the Ohio Medical Board mailed a Notice of Opportunity for Hearing to Brian James Stebbings via certified mail, return receipt requested, at his last known address of record, 15801 S 48th St., Apt 1127, Phoenix, AZ 85048-0843. The Notice was returned to the Board from the postal service marked “return to sender, not deliverable as addressed, unable to forward.” The notice states that the Ohio Medical Board intends to consider denying his application to practice respiratory care in the state of Ohio. Mr. Stebbings is entitled to a hearing in this matter if such hearing is requested within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication of this notice. Mr. Stebbings may appear at such hearing in person, by his attorney, or by such other representative permitted to practice before this agency, or he may present his position, arguments or contentions in writing. At the hearing, Mr. Stebbings may present evidence and examine witnesses appearing for or against him. Please contact the undersigned to ascertain the last date of publication. Any questions or correspondence should be addressed to: Jackie Moore Case Control Office 30 E. Broad Street, 3 rd Floor Columbus, OH 43215-6127 Jackie.Moore@med.ohio.gov Published: East Valley Tribune, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2021 / 36904

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