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EV domestic violence call trends murky BY KEVIN REAGAN Arizonan Staff Writer

ocal law enforcement answered a higher number of calls for domestic disturbances last month after East Valley residents were told to stay home in order to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Agencies in Chandler, Gilbert and Mesa reported subtle increases in its number of domestic-related calls over the last few weeks, but some say the data’s not clear enough to conclude whether Arizona’s stay-at-home order is to blame. Chandler Police officers responded to at least 522 domestic calls for fights, assaults

and trespassing in March – a notable jump from the 364 calls received in February. Last month further appears to be an outlier when comparing it to the call logs of previous years. Chandler Police reported getting 454 domestic-related calls in March 2019 and 438 calls in March 2018. It’s the same trend observed elsewhere across the country as police departments see a rise in calls for domestic violence after Americans were instructed to stay home indefinitely until the health pandemic ends. Sgt. Jason McClimans emphasized that Chandler’s call numbers don’t necessarily mean an act of domestic violence was actually committed – but rather that someone had ini-

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tially reported a possible disturbance. The agency’s online arrest log indicates March 2020 didn’t show an exponentially higher number of arrests for domestic-related crimes compared to February or January. A closer snapshot of the agency’s data demonstrates how Chandler cops have remained busy responding to domestic disputes during the statewide shutdown. At 10:30 a.m. on April 4, Chandler Police arrested a 34-year-old woman for criminal damage and fighting at a residence on Kingbird Drive. Four hours later, a 32-year-old man was

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BY PAUL MARYNIAK Arizonan Executive Editor and

HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

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aying some landlords are weighing evictions, Gov. Doug Ducey last week ordered judges around the state to immediately suspend such legal actions against commercial tenants affected by the pandemic. But a major Valley strip mall owner and others fear that may not offer much of a lifeline to many struggling small businesses. Chandler Chamber CEO/President Terri Kimbel says that while Ducey’s order “is another tool in the toolbox” for businesses to use as they struggle to survive, it’s not a panacea. Noting that at least some landlords themselves also are up against the wall financially, she is urging Chandler businesses to open a dialogue now rather

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Susie Corona is one of a number of Chandler and East Valley engineers who have banded together to make scores of needed face shields for healthcare workers treating COVID-19 victims. For details, see Page 9. (Pablo Robles/Arizonan Staff Photographer)

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Chandler Councilman loses mother to COVID-19 BY KEVIN REAGAN Arizonan Staff Writer

he deadly COVID-19 virus has claimed the life of Chandler Councilman Matt Orlando’s mother. Orlando said his mother, Teresa Orlando, passed away April 6 – the same day her doctors in New Jersey confirmed she had contracted the coronavirus. Orlando said his 84-year-old mother was tested on April 1 and her condition quickly deteriorated over the next few days to the point where she suddenly stopped breathing. Due to the hospital’s safety protocols, Orlando and his family were unable to be present at his mother’s bedside during her last moments. “She basically died alone,” the councilman said, “I just hope it was peaceful.” Orlando’s mother is one of the more than 2,300 people to die from COVID-19 in New Jersey, a state that has seen significantly more cases of the virus than many other parts of the country. By contrast,

Chandler Councilman Matt Orlando, second from right, and siblings John, Patsy, Theresa, Lucille remember happier times when they could gather with their parents, Teresa and Matthew. Theresa Orlando lost her life to COVID-19 earlier this month. (Courtesy of Matt Orlando)

Arizona’s coronavirus death count surpassed 100 over Easter. Orlando, who’s serving his fifth term on the Chandler City Council, said his mother’s death has forced him to examine the global pandemic from a new perspective. All the numbers and figures he sees on the news suddenly feel more personal after his mother’s death has become one of the data points. “Now there’s faces to that number and one of those numbers is my mom’s face,” he said. Orlando’s family suspects Teresa may have caught the virus while recuperating from knee surgery at a rehabilitation facility. The odds of her overcoming the disease were probably low, Orlando added, since she had suffered from asthma – which, with her age, put her into a highrisk category for the disease. Patients with pre-existing heart and lung conditions have tougher times surviving the virus because it severely im-

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Gun sales soar in state as panic buying hits BY JESSICA MYERS Cronkite News

rizona processed a record 82,771 background checks on would-be gun buyers in March, as fears of the coronavirus drove people to gun shops in what one shop owner called “panic time.” It was twice as high as any March in the state since FBI background checks began in 1998 and almost one-quarter of the total sales in Arizona for all of 2019, according to NICS Firearm Checks data, which showed a doubling of background checks from February. Gun shop owners said the only thing that has slowed down sales is a lack of inventory after March’s surge. “People have just started panic buying at an insane rate,” said Wayne Semenko, owner of SnG Tactical in Tucson. “People that have never bought before are in here buying.” The surge in Arizona gun sales was reflected nationally, with background checks in March exceeding 3.7 million, the most ever for one month and more than 1 million more than the 2.6 million checks

Gun shows like this may be suspended but people are flocking to stores, fearful that they may need them in the wake of the pandemic. (Cronkite News)

in March 2019. Semenko and other gun shop owners blamed the increase, especially for first-

time gun buyers, on fears that police agency ranks might be thinned by coronavirus infections as well as worries that

gun shops might shut down along with other businesses. There’s no danger of that for now in Arizona, where Gov. Doug Ducey declared gun shops an “essential service” in his March 23 executive order that shut down many other nonessential businesses. Ducey’s decision was praised last month by the National Rifle Association, which calls the COVID-19 outbreak is a threat to the Second Amendment. But Everytown for Gun Safety, an antigun violence movement, said it is the NRA that is exploiting the pandemic to drive gun sales by “fear mongering.” “The NRA’s suggestion that Americans should stockpile firearms during this pandemic is rooted in the organization’s desire to line the pockets of gun manufacturers,” the group said in a statement. “More guns don’t mean more safety: If more guns made Americans safe, then we’d be the safest nation in the world – but America’s homicide rate is 25 times than that of other high-income countries.”

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charged with violating an order of protection a few miles away on California Street. Chandler Police then detained a 38-yearold man for fighting on Folley Street at 7:30 p.m. Less than an hour later, a 29-year-old man was arrested for assault at an apartment complex on Federal Street. At least two more men would be cited for domestic violence charges by the end of the night. The agency’s arrest logs show officers make arrests for domestic crimes on a nearly daily basis – long before the COVID-19 pandemic forced families to stay indoors. But April 4 stands out as a day that appeared to be particularly active. The extra calls for domestic disturbances have not forced Chandler Police to reshuffle resources among the agency’s units, McClimans added. Its Family Advocacy Center, where victims of sex crimes and child abuse often go to report crimes, has not experienced a significant uptick in victims seeking refuge from abusive relatives. But some advocates worry this period may only be the calm before the storm and believe more victims may suddenly reach out for help once the pandemic starts to subside. Tasha Menaker, co-chief executive officer of the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence, said her nonprofit’s hotline has recently seen a 15-percent increase in calls from victims wanting to file restraining orders, find a shelter or ask for legal advice. The pandemic could be trapping even more victims from not reaching out for help, Menaker said, because their abuser is always around and they may not feel safe calling the coalition’s hotline. “It might feel very dangerous to try and look at other options outside of leaving the home,” Menaker said, “but maybe as things settle down a little bit. We’re kind of worried we might see a spike at that time as people then try to exit the home.” Before the public health crisis, domestic violence shelters in the East Valley were already having trouble placing clients in apartments they could afford on their own. Rising rents across the Valley has made cheap rentals increasingly sparse and has been creating another barrier for victims to not leave their abuser. “That’s a significant reason why survivors don’t leave,” Menaker added. “They just don’t have any place to go.”

CITY NEWS 3 ed in recent weeks, but nothing that’s alarmed agencies of a potential crisis that’s the result of COVID-19’s movement restrictions. The Scottsdale Police Department reported at least 30 domestic-related incidents between March 19 and April 13, according to an online database. That number is more than what was reported during the same time A New Leaf staff Kimberley Hubbard talks to a domestic violence woman at frame in 2019 but less one of the nonprofit's shelters, (Pablo Robles/Arizonan Staff Photographer) than in 2018. Officer Kevin Watts, a Menaker’s coalition has some funding spokesman for the agency, said Scottsdale available to help survivors pay the first has not seen enough data to conclude month’s rent on a new apartment, but there’s been any recent crime trends that those funds are becoming an increasingly can be tied to COVID-19. finite resource since the nonprofit’s had to Thirty-eight more incidents of domespostpone all its fundraising events until tic violence have so far been reported to after the pandemic ends. Gilbert Police this year compared to 2019. Most domestic violence shelters across The town was already observing slightthe Valley continue to remain open, but ly higher numbers before the pandemic some say the ongoing pandemic hasn’t started to hit in early March and that curbed the constant need for available beds. trend’s been continuing into April. My Sister’s Place, a domestic violence Though the Mesa Police Department shelter located near Chandler, is regularly saw a small increase in the number of at its capacity and demand for the shel- family fight calls last month, the agency ter’s beds hasn’t slowed during the CO- claims the uptick is not enough to suggest VID-19 pandemic. it’s related to stay-at-home directives. Jean Christofferson, a spokesperson for Mesa Police got about 80 more calls for the shelter, said its help hotline has been domestic fights in March than it received getting more calls in recent weeks as its in February. But Detective Nik Rasheta staff continue trying to serve the clients said the extra calls were not beyond what they already have. Mesa’s experienced in the past. A New Leaf, which operates a domestic In May 2019, Mesa Police received about violence shelter near Mesa, has also seen the same level of fight calls per day as what more clients reaching out for assistance the agency experienced in March 2020. during the last few weeks. Mesa’s Victim Services Unit had fewer The shelter operates a temporary over- in-person contacts with residents beflow program that attempts to place cli- tween March 16 and April 12, but the ents in alternative housing or hotels when number of people contacting the unit by its shelter is out of rooms. phone increased substantially during that The number of clients seeking assis- time frame. tance from the overflow program is 30 And yet the number of new domestic vipercent higher than this same time last olence cases assigned to Mesa’s detectives year, according to New Leaf spokesman has been dropping since mid-February. Tanner Swanson. It appears Mesa’s not yet gone outside This sudden growth in demand is the regular ebbs and flows it sees through“shocking,” Swanson added, and New out the year, Rasheta added, but the agenLeaf’s caseworkers are concerned that cy’s keeping an eye on the data to spot any clients stuck in dangerous relationships troubling trends that may be happening aren’t getting the help they need. due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Other police departments in the East Information on resources for victims Valley have noticed some changes in the of domestic violence can be found at number of domestic disturbances report- acesdv.org.

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than later with their landlords. “There are two sides of this,” Kimbel said, explaining that with landlords, “sometimes their hands are tied with their bank or venture capital.” Gilbert Chamber President CEO/President Kathy Tilque noted that Ducey’s order “does not dictate any relief or removal of contractual obligations.” “The amount owed to the landlord will still be due at some time in the future depending on the agreed upon plan. Discussing the abatement of penalty fees with the landlord is a great place to start in negotiations,” Tilque said. Michael Pollack – who owns strip malls in Gilbert, across the county and in three other states – agrees. He said the federal government must overcome the sluggish delivery of relief funds and get money into the hands of strapped business owners fast. “What most people don’t realize is that landlords have loans,” Pollack said. “They don’t understand what the terms of those loans really mean.” Noting many of those loans forbid

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lease changes without the lender’s permission,” Pollack explained, “If you do it without the consent of the lender, then you can be in default of your loan and the remedies available for the lenders could be used.” Those remedies include a nullification

of the loan. “Even if a landlord could afford a adaptations to their leases, unfortunately with those loan documents out there, it’s not easy at all,” he said. Worse, he said, many loans end up sold to investment companies where “you learn real fast, there’s nobody to talk to.” Ducey’s order says commercial landlords must consider deferring rent payments for those who cannot pay the bill due to financial hardship created by COVID-19. The order also encourages landlords to work with tenants to waive late fees, penalties and interest due to late payments as well as develop repayment plans. But the hammer is the governor’s directive to the courts that “a commercial eviction action including lock out, notice

to vacate or any other attempt to inhibit the operations of a business shall be temporarily suspended for tenants unable to pay rent due to financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.’’ The only exception in Ducey’s order is in cases where a judge determines that staying any eviction action is “contrary to the interest of justice.’’ His order does not spell out what that includes. Ducey’s order, which covers businesses up to 500 employees, is effective through the end of May. His directive comes nearly two weeks after a similar executive order dealing with residential rentals. But in the residential order, Ducey barred police officers and constables from carrying out eviction orders under certain triggers related directly or indirectly to COVID-19. The order for business-landlord situations only directs judges on what they may and may not do. Aaron Nash, spokesman for the Arizona Supreme Court, said there is no concern on the part of the justices that Ducey has

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Virus could wallop state spending, revenue BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

he COVID-19 outbreak is going to blow a billion-dollar hole in state finances. The Joint Legislative Budget Committee said the decline in state revenues – plus additional costs to the state from the effects of the virus – should leave Arizona with a $1.1 billion budget deficit by the end of the coming fiscal year. That’s out of what is basically an $11.8 billion spending plan. Not long after schools and businesses started shutting down, the City of Chandler projected the COVID-19 pandemic would result in the city losing up to $16 million in revenue – but the predictions for state revenue earlier this month may make the city’s fiscal future darker. During a special budget meeting in late March, city staff gave the council some initial estimates of the pandemic’s impact on city revenues and operations. Matt Dunbar, the city’s tax and revenue manager, said Chandler is preparing for a $6-million reduction in revenue during the current fiscal year and a $10-million decrease in the next fiscal year. But the unstable nature of the pandemic could cause these figures to change over time, he said. City Manager Marsha Reed said she’s put a hold on filling 83 job vacancies across the city and has temporarily suspended traveling costs for any personnel. The city will be carefully reviewing all requests for new purchases, Reed told the council, and evaluating whether some expenditures can be delayed. The council is scheduled to reconvene on April 20 for an update of the pandemic’s impact. The potential fiscal effects of the pandemic on the state are even more dire. The new report says that $1.1 billion deficit comes even after the state uses close to $1 billion it was expected to have left over by the end of this budget year on June 30. There is one bright spot of sorts. The

state does have about $973 million in its “rainy day’’ fund, a special account set aside for emergencies. And legislative budget staffers said there will be some relief funds coming in from the federal government. But it also could mean that lawmakers, who until a month ago were planning to spend what was expected to be a cash surplus, will now have to find places to cut. Even if the more immediate revenue shortfall gets addressed, whether with the rainy-day fund or something else, budget analysts are predicting another $1 billion shortfall in the 2021-2022 fiscal year because the number of people in the state’s Medicaid program is still expected to be high. By that point, the extra dollars the federal government is providing to help will have disappeared. Richard Stavneak, staff director of the JLBC, told members of the state’s Finance Advisory Committee projections at this point are risky. But Stavneak warned that even if businesses were to start opening next month, “There is typically a second wave that comes. The hope is we would be better prepared in terms of mitigation strategies. But we’re still a year out from a vaccine.’’ Stavneak said the Arizona economy, driven by income and sales taxes, could take much longer to recover. Gov. Doug Ducey brushed aside the projections. “No one really knows because the economy is not operating,’’ he said. “And without economic activity it’s very hard to make forecasts.’’ For the moment, economists are looking at the indicators they have to make some forecasts. Among those is that the Phoenix hotel occupancy rate fell by 71 percent in the last week of March. That effects not just the tax revenues from hotel rooms but the fact that people are not coming to Arizona and spending money here. At the same time, the report says, several restaurant chains have reported a 70 percent decrease in sales, even with an increase in takeout orders.

And then there’s the fact that nearly a quarter million Arizonans have applied for unemployment benefits in the past three weeks alone. “That’s just incredible,’’ Stavneak said. He said state is working with only limited data. For example, sales figures

for March – and the sales taxes collected won’t be fully reported until June. There also are variables in anticipated income tax collections. Withholding revenues – the amount

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Orlando said he was planning to call again the following Monday, but got the heartbreaking news of his mom’s passing before he got a chance. Orlando’s father had been calling Teresa on a daily basis throughout her hospital stay. Though his father was able to speak to her the day before she died, Orlando said he didn’t get a chance for a more personal goodbye. The whole grief process has been rather difficult, Orlando added, since he and his four siblings are spread across the country and are unable to physically console one another – or even have a timely funeral. They’ve been having family meetings over Zoom, trying to figure out whether

they can plan any type of memorial service. It’s unclear exactly when it will be safe for the family to gather together, but Orlando hopes they can schedule a service sometime this summer. Orlando was tasked with writing his mother’s obituary – a duty he found challenging since it’s difficult summarizing 84 years of a person’s life down to a few short sentences, he said. His mother was affectionately referred to as “Duchie” by her eight brothers and sisters, as she liked to think of herself as like the Duchess of a large royal family. She married Orlando’s father at a young age and the two remained together for more than 60 years.

She lived a simple life, Orlando remarked, but an important one. Since the COVID-19 virus first made its presence known in Arizona earlier this year, Orlando said he’s advocated for being extra cautious in suppressing its spread around Chandler. He’s been in favor of restricting access to public places and encouraging residents to practice social distancing. He said his mother’s death has only enhanced his conviction that cities should be stringent about protecting citizens from the virus. “I’d rather be criticized for overreacting than maligned for underreacting,” Orlando added.

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gun purchase. Healy said cheaper handguns – anything below $400 – “went right away” and were extremely popular. He also said shoppers were buying more ammunition than they normally would and his store quickly ran out of popular items. Healy said he does not have enough 9mm and basic-range ammo because it got “hoarded right away.”

He has enough stock to supply someone who just bought a gun but will not sell ammunition alone. While things have slowed down recently, he said he still has enough stock to supply most buyers. “We’re still out of some things right now, but for anybody walking in right now looking for a handgun or long gun, we can certainly supply that,” Healy said. Semenko also said ammunition is in

high demand. He said there is still a constant flow of customers coming in to get “what they need.” “People are worried about other people, they want to be able to defend their possessions and their families,” Semenko said. “They don’t know what to expect. They see what happens in the grocery stores when things get a little bit low and they don’t want to be at the mercy of those people.”

pacts the respiratory tract, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned. Orlando said he last spoke to his mother on the Saturday before her death. She claimed to have been feeling better and was anxious to get out of the hospital, he recalled. As a joke, Orlando told his mother she would have to show the doctors she could tap dance before they’d discharge her. His mother laughed and told Orlando she had never learned that particular dance. “I said, ‘Well it’s a good opportunity to learn while you’re there,’” he recalled.

Mark Healy, who owns Healy – America’s Firearm Provider, a large-volume dealer in Tempe, said he takes the responsibilities of gun ownership seriously. During last month’s rush, he said, he handed out as many cards for gun training to people who were “unprepared for gun ownership” as he did applications for

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Chandler director makes COVID-19 pandemic movie BY KEVIN REAGAN Arizonan Staff Writer

t’s almost lucky Mitesh Patel finished shooting his movie around Chandler in less than eight days. If the director had gone over schedule by no more than a day, then Patel and his crew would have been in violation of the stay-at-home order Gov. Doug Ducey issued on March 30 to stop the spread of COVID-19. Filmmaking was notably not on Ducey’s list of “essential” services immune to his shutdown order, so Patel knew he’d have to race against the clock in order to wrap up his production. Patel’s new film, “Anti-Coronavirus,” is a medical drama about a couple who return from a trip in Italy and unknowingly spread the COVID-19 virus to their friends and family. With scenes showing actors in hazmat suits and facemasks, the film almost appears as if Patel was mimicking footage seen on the daily news as the

Chandler director Mitesh Patel was inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic to make a movie about it and had to race through filming before social distancing measures were imposed. (Special to the Arizonan)

COVID-19 pandemic has gradually unfolded these last few months. Also the president, founder and organizer of the Chandler International Film Festival, Patel wrote the script in a week and quickly assembled a small crew to shoot it quickly. His productions typically take a

couple months to complete, so shooting a film in a fraction of that time posed an daunting challenge. Actors scrambled to memorize lines, shooting locations around Chandler had to be secured quickly – and no more than 10 crew members could be near each other at one time.

The film had to be shot in no more than a week, Patel explained, because they knew the government could shut everything down at any moment. “We were afraid that we might have to stop the production so we were rushing to finish it,” he said. Thankfully, the last scene was shot the day before Ducey handed down his executive order. Patel thinks the end result is an uplifting story about a subject that’s interrupted everyone’s daily lives. “It’s telling the story of what’s going on around the world, but it’s bringing something to inspire audiences,” Patel said. “Anti-Coronavirus” is unlike the two previous films that Patel has directed in recent years. While his other projects have delved more into the horror genre, Patel’s latest film is more heartfelt and emotional. Today’s current events are already frightening and unpredictable, Patel

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Local engineers help fill mask, shield gap BY KEVIN REAGAN Arizonan Staff Writer

handler engineers are using their technical skills to innovatively produce vast numbers of masks and shields for health care workers battling COVID-19. As the number of cases rises in Arizona, hospitals and nursing homes are preparing for a potential shortage in protective gear needed to keep staff safe while caring for infected patients. Some Chandler engineers are attempting to streamline the manufacturing by generating costefficient designs of the equipment. Patrick Milligan has developed a relatively simple process for assembling face shields that requires few materials and basic knowledge of how to work a laser-cutter. Known as the “Chandler Shield,” Milligan’s design is nothing more than a plastic sheet three-hole-punched onto a foam visor with an elastic band tied around the back. They can be produced, used and disposed of rapidly, Milligan said, adding that his design helps an industry racing to catch up with a sudden demand for supplies. It’s not meant to outright replace the protective gear doctors are accustomed to using, Milligan stressed, but the Chandler Shield can still provide some protection. “If they have nothing left, this is better than nothing,” he said. Milligan is part of a group of engineers from across the Valley that’s been volunteering their time to manufacture hundreds of masks for doctors and nurses.

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taken out of employees’ paychecks – is expected to drop by 15 percent. Even the decline in the stock market will have an effect as taxpayers report no capital gains and actually declaring capital losses. Then there’s expenditure side, notably the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment

Engineer John Modi works on a 3D printer to make sorely needed face shields for healthcare workers. (Pablo Robles/Arizonan Photographer)

The Arizona chapter of Open Source COVID-19 Medical Supplies has quickly amassed more than 300 members who can operate 3-D printers, sewing machines and laser cutters. Recently, some members met up at Engrave My Memories in Chandler and used Milligan’s template to assemble and sanitize 169 face shields. They were all packaged and distributed by the end of a weekend. Marcos Garciaacosta, an engineer at Chandler’s Northrop Grumman campus, organizes the OSCMS group and keeps track of all the destinations of his members’ gear. “It’s kind of like herding cats,” he joked. Garciaacosta said they’re trying to serve other populations who continue to have daily, face-to-face contact with the public but may not be a top priority for receiving donated personal protective

equipment. “There’s a huge need for PPE in the homeless shelters,” he said. “There’s a huge need for PPE in rehab clinics.” His group has been contacting Arizona’s tribal communities and is now sending face shields to doctors working on nearby reservations. The Navajo Nation in the northwest corner of Arizona has seen its number of COVID-19 cases jump significantly in the last couple weeks. The OSCMS chapter has already sent out a few dozen face shields to the Navajo Nation, Garciaacosta added, and is actively communicating with other tribal hospitals in need of gear. Garciaacosta, a Seton Catholic Preparatory graduate, said his years of education and training as an engineer have conditioned him to seek out new solutions for a complex predicament.

System, the state’s Medicaid program, with eligibility linked to individual income. He said there was a 2.3 percent increase in enrollment at the beginning of this month alone, a figure he called “pretty dramatic for a single month.’’ What all that means, he acknowledged, is that $1.1 billion shortfall could be as little as $600 million – or as much as $1.6 billion.

Stavneak said that’s why he’s not urging state lawmakers to craft solutions at this point, given the variables, and that his staff should have better numbers in June. Still, Stavneak said, “Legislators may well want to start holding discussions about potential solutions.’’ Economist Elliott Pollack, a member of the Finance Advisory Committee said there is reason to believe there will be

“If I see a problem, I know it can be fixed,” he said. It bothered Garciaacosta to repeatedly read about supply shortages and knew there was a community of resourceful people who could help fill the gap. Engineers are always searching for optimization and innovation, he added, so they’d be great at introducing fresh ideas that could remedy this national crisis. “Our members are trying to constantly come up with a solution to make things better,” Garciaacosta said. Patrick Milligan said he’s been impressed by how members have been creatively experimenting with new materials and prototypes to find a maskmaking process that can produce large volumes in a short amount of time. “It’s like a new renaissance of designing and building this gear,” he said Though the OSCMS group has accomplished a lot in a few short weeks, its members are hopeful they won’t be needed in the near future. The big corporations and manufacturers need to do more to fill this supply gap, Garciaacosta said, because it’s not sustainable to rely on a bunch of volunteers to laser-cut shields. The group has already experienced problems finding enough materials to keep producing, Garciaacosta said, and that may get even harder as supply chains continue to be interrupted by the global pandemic. “I honestly hope we just don’t have to keep on doing this,” he said. “We should not be depending on the PPE that we’re making. It’s just not right.” The OSCMS group is accepting monetary donations to help purchase materials through a page on GoFundMe.com. a much longer-term financial hangover even after the virus goes away. He said that “social distancing’’ may become built-in to individual behavior. “More people are going to be working from home,’’ Pollack said. “You’re going to have more takeout and less eat-in at restaurants, especially if there’s close seating. Airlines are going to have a tough problem getting people into planes.’’

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early a dozen Chandler and other East Valley students are helping a local clothier give new hope to high school juniors and seniors that they may get a prom after all. Josh Fink, whose native North Dakota family owns Nick’s Menswear, has partnered with an event company on planning “Promchella,” a two-day festival featuring live music, DJs, food from local vendors and even fireworks to climax each night. An integral part of his effort comprises students, particularly from Chandler. Playing on the name of one of the world’s biggest music festivals – the annual Indio, California, event called Coachella – the event has caught on like wildfire on social media, with more than 7,500 students already following developments on Instagram. Seniors across Arizona lost out on proms after schools were shut down and Fink said his family-owned business came up with the idea “so juniors and seniors from all over the state can have a chance to make memories together.” “When the concerns over large public gatherings end, and they will end, people are going to be ready to get out, see their friends and make memories – something Promchella stands for,” said Josh Fink, owner of Nick’s Menswear. He said “the response has been overwhelmingly positive” to his announcement. “Students feel like they’ve had their year ripped away from them and Promchella provides them some hope and something to look forward to,” Fink

of Fame. Promchella is lining up local and national bands, DJs at a pre-party and “hundreds of door prizes and giveaways throughout the night,” according Sasha Gesner Austin Morrow Airion Medina to a release. “Promchella is the summer camp, house party and music festival for any high school junior or senior,” it added. To help publicize the event, it put together a video Mia Nelson Mackenzie Schmader Josh Fink produced by told the Progress. Chandler High Fink hasn’t announced a location for the film student Trevor Vega. event, but has set a $70 ticket price and a $20 “These are students across the state tab for a food truck voucher for the event. who have seen their year come to an And, it won’t be a version of Woodstock end, and these students want to make where teens will be showing up in a change,” said Chandler High senior cutoffs and tanktops. class President Austin Morrow. “We “This is absolutely a prom,” he told the have a vast variety of kids from all Progress. “Dresses and suits or tuxedos/ demographics who want to help put on formal dress code are required.” Promchella, from athletes to theater Fink also said Promchella is the name kids to student council members.” of a nonprofit that will turn all proceeds “Prom is a quintessential high school from the event over “to local students experience and many students saw that slip and families affected by COVID-19.” away this year,” he added. “In an effort to That’s in keeping with the store’s tradition provide students with an amazing, one-ofof working with local student councils. Nick’s a-kind event this is an exciting launch and Menswear has donated over $250,000 over an entirely new approach to what prom is.” the past five years and holds a place in the The students who appear in the video Arizona Association of Student Council Hall include: Christian Nunez and Brookelun

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Chandler nurse helping Detroit virus victims Michigan’s public health officials have said that Detroit’s high prevalence of concentrated poverty has made the city more vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus compared to other metropolitan areas. Fifield said he felt compelled to travel out to Michigan and apply his nursing skills to a region in dire need of more health care workers. “I know this is an unprecedented time we will all remember forever,” he said, “and I knew I would want to look back knowing I stepped up to help those in need.” The day-to-day experience has almost felt surreal, Fifield added, with every nurse working nonstop from the moment their 12-hour shift starts. “There is stress and there is sadness,” he stated, “but there’s also a sense of teamwork and appreciation that we have all come together to help save lives.” The team of traveling nurses must take extra precautions working in an environment that’s been overwhelmed by the pandemic.

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Chandler nurse has traveled to the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic in Detroit, where more than 7,000 cases of the virus have been burdening the city’s understaffed health care centers. Austin Fifield, a nurse who works for Abrazo Central, is among a group of local nurses who recently volunteered to complete a short-term nursing assignment in Detroit’s hospitals. Fifield will spend three weeks assessing patients, passing out medications, and triaging symptoms in a city that’s experienced some of the worst rates of the coronavirus. As of April 13, the Detroit Health Department logged at least 424 fatalities related to the COVID-19 virus – while at the same time Maricopa County, which has a population seven times larger than Detroit’s, had only recorded 131 deaths.

Fifield said everyone is vigilant about sanitizing surfaces and keeping track of everything they touch. Their daily uniform encompasses masks, face shields, gloves, gowns, hair caps, and booties. Fifield is trying to boost his immunity by taking vitamin supplements, eating healthy foods and trying to get as much sleep as possible amidst his hectic schedule. But the days can still feel arduous, he said, especially when Fifield has to comfort the patients who are not expected to overcome their ailments. The resources are extremely limited, Fifield added, yet there’s an abundance of patients needing treatment. Fifield is one of several health care workers who’s been flying across the country to provide emergency services to cities plagued by the contagious virus. Abrazo Central, part of a national network of 65 hospitals, dispatched five of its nurses from across the Valley who traditionally work in surgical units.

Because hospitals have been performing fewer elective operations during the pandemic, Abrazo suddenly had staff available to help where it was needed most. “Our colleagues in Detroit are fighting the COVID battle in a way that most of us are not experiencing,” said Tami Biggs, Abrazo’s chief nursing officer. “They have fought hard and with such grace and determination. However, they were in desperate need of staff.” Abrazo Interim CEO Ed Staren said its facilities already had enough resources to maintain current operations, so it made sense to share some of its staff with cities overwhelmed by the pandemic. “There has been tremendous teamwork and compassion from hospital staff, physicians and board members, who are offering all of their support during this pandemic,” Staren said. “This is like running a marathon at the pace of a sprint, but we are all in this together to protect the health of our community.”

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tread into their jurisdiction since judges can still determine what is in the “interest of justice.’’ Even so, Pollack and others warn that businesses can’t assume Ducey’s order gives them much breathing room with their landlords – at least automatically. “It’s not about forgiving rent,” Kimbel said. Kimbel said that while some of the federal relief programs can help businesses with rent, a recent Chandler Chamber survey showed nearly a quarter of the respondents are frustrated by the process of getting aid. “We’re hearing all kinds of things and people are really getting frustrated,” she said. The East Valley Chambers of Commerce said a survey last week of more than 300 businesses in Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Queen Creek and Gilbert showed 31 percent of respondents are seeking rent or mortgage relief, 46 percent are applying for Small Business Administration disaster loans and 47 percent for the Paycheck Protection Program loans. “I do think eviction is a concern for many of our smaller businesses, but not sure that it’s a reality yet,” said Mesa Chamber CEO Sally Harrison. “In reading through the executive order, it looks like more of a preventative measure than a responsive measure.” The East Valley chamber group’s survey did not indicate how successful businesses have been getting money. But Bloomberg News Service last week reported that 790 disaster-relief loans, for a total of $357 million, were issued as of April 4 and that most of them went to California. “A handful of smaller states, including Connecticut and Maine, divvied up most of the rest,” the news service reported. Texas, the second-most populous state, got just six loans worth less than $1 million dollars in all; at least a dozen states got nothing at all. While Bloomberg did not indicate if Arizona was among that last group, Pollack would not be surprised. He said that 70 percent of his approximate 1,000 tenants have sought federal relief and that “not one single tenant” has even heard a response.

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federal relief package which allows businesses with fewer than 500 employees to get SBA loans. But the order spells out that landlords cannot require any specific percentage of that outside aid. Farrell Quinlan, executive director of the Arizona Building Owners and Managers Association, said the governor has been working with the commercial real estate industry. “There’s a lot of forbearance going on out there,’’ Quinlan said. “And there’s a lot of working with our tenants.’’ Echoing Pollack’s explanation, Quinlan said the order does not mention the landlords’ financial obligations. “Are the banks and The Arizona Small Business Association last week released this chart for businesses that want to quickly look at various types of virus-relief the lenders that we aid might be available and where to get more information. (Special to the Arizonan) have to answer to for our bills, are they goPollack even has hired a consultant ations where a landlord likely will deing to show a similar forbearance with with 24 years of experience dealing with mand additional financial records from our obligations?’’ Quinlan asked. the SBA to help his tenants navigate the a tenant. The governor says lenders “shall conbureaucratic channels involved in getShe said a leasing company told her of sider’’ deferred payments, but Kimbel and ting aid. a business-tenant who got the first five Tilque both stressed that business own“The federal government needs to fig- months of occupancy free in return for ers simply can’t hide from their landlord. ure out a way to get this $2 trillion or signing a five-year lease and that the ten“It’s about that relationship that they whatever it is this that’s earmarked for ant already sought a delay in making the build,” she said. “You’ve got to be able small businesses into the hands of those first month’s payment. to pick up that phone and just have that people,” he said. “They need to get it done “So, from the landlord’s standpoint, he’s frank conversation and work something and after they get it done, then hopefully taking a look at it and saying, ‘Okay. I just out.” the quicker we’ll be able to stop the pain gave you five months free rent. Did you Pollack said he doesn’t fault Ducey, who of what’s going on in our country.” put some savings?’” Kimbel said. “is doing an incredible job.” Ducey’s order on business-tenants “When you got months of not paying a He likened the state of the federal appadeclares that a tenant that cannot pay bill, the landlord is going to wonder what ratus for distributing relief to jello. must first notify the landlord or property you did with that money,” she said. “There “It’s not hard yet,” he said. “There’s a lot owner in writing and furnish “any avail- are really two sides to this because landof unanswered questions about the proable supporting documentation of their lords are businesses too.” gram and there’s a lot of the blanks that inability to pay rent’’ due to a temporary Ducey’s order on business evictions haven’t been filled in yet. I sincerely befinancial situation. spells out that tenants getting any form of lieve once the program gets implemented Tenants also have to acknowledge that public assistance must apply “a portion’’ and can get out to all the small businesses the lease contract remains in effect. to any current or past-due rents. that truly need it, then I believe that we’ll Kimbel said there are countless situThat includes a portion of the $2 trillion see some progress.”

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Chandler family recounts virus test frustration

lack of available testing kits to diagnose the COVID-19 virus has generated frustration and confusion among Valley residents who fear they may be spreading the contagion. That frustration has played out in Chandler as well. For the last few weeks, residents across Arizona have been reporting barriers they’ve encountered when trying to get tested for the contagious disease. Public health officials have encouraged only those with clear symptoms of the virus to seek out testing since Arizona has not had a steady supply of testing materials. The state ramped up its testing numbers throughout March, yet hospitals were prioritizing testing for the elderly or the immunocompromised. In Chandler, Phoenix ER & Medical Hospital at 3050 S. Dobson Road, is offering free COVID-19 evaluations and testing. Pre-register: phoenixerhospital. com. Information: 480-284-5867. Though colleges have been trying to fill the gap by manufacturing testing kits of their own, the Arizona Department of Health Services has warned medical providers to still be cautious when it comes to ordering COVID-19 tests. ADHS Director Cara Christ advised doctors in late March they should not depend on having test results to manage treatment for patients suspected of having the virus. “The current reality in Arizona and the rest of the country is that there are not available supplies to meet testing demand,” Christ wrote. “There is no specific treatment or management strategy [for COVID-19] and results should not change clinical management.” One Chandler family recently shared with the SanTan Sun News their experience of trying and failing to get a member of their household tested over the last couple weeks. Sarah Liou provided the following timeline of events after one of her relatives in Chandler started to feel

symptoms of the coronavirus. March 22: Liou’s relative wakes up coughing, feverish, and to general feelings of lethargy. March 23: The symptoms have not gone away and the relative is starting to notice they’re having trouble breathing. The relative suffers from asthma and hypertension and worries the coronavirus might make their preexisting conditions worse. March 24: The family contacts their doctor to inquire about receiving a COVID-19 test. They leave a message with a triage nurse. A physician’s assistant calls back an hour later and claims Liou’s relative cannot be tested if they haven’t had a fever for at least three full days. The physician’s assistant informs the family their office simply doesn’t have enough tests and the relative doesn’t meet the office’s qualifications. The relative takes some Tylenol and rests. March 25: Liou’s relative wakes up

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feeling worse than before. They notify the doctor and are told nothing can be done if the relative’s temperature is less than 103 degrees. The family calls Banner Health’s testing hotline and is told to call back the following morning since there are no more available appointments for that day. March 26: Family calls hotline again and is placed on hold for more than 30 minutes. A representative says the relative’s symptoms sound like COVID-19, but advises they’re low on test kits and encourages family to try an urgent care center. The family contacts several nearby centers and each claims they have no tests available. They scan social media looking for more care centers. Only one reports having some testing kits, but they’re reserved for patients who recently traveled abroad or came into contact with a carrier of the virus. March 30: The relative has had the fever for several days now and calls their

primary doctor again. The office claims they’re expecting a shipment of new testing kits later that day. An hour later, Liou’s relative calls back and is allegedly told the new tests were rerouted to a hospital that recently ran out. The relative is placed on a waiting list and told to await further instructions. April 5: The relative gives up for now with trying to get tested. Their doctor reports still not having tests, but believes the relative’s ongoing symptoms suggest they may have the virus. Liou’s entire family self-isolates at home and avoids contact with outsiders in case they might be carrying the virus. Though the whole ordeal has been frustrating, Liou said her family doesn’t fault the doctors or hospitals since they’ve been placed in a dilemma that’s beyond their control. April 6: The Arizona Department of Health reports conducting more than

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Chandler brewery making, donating hand sanitizer BY LACEY LYONS Staff Writer

an Tan Brewery Company has found a way to give back to the community by turning their expired beer into medical grade hand sanitizer calling it “SanTanitizer.” “We want to make sure we take care of the people in our community that are helping to flatten the curve, save lives and get Arizona back to work,” said Anthony Canecchia, founder and brewmaster of Chandler brewery. Canecchia founded San Tan Brewery Company in 2007 and has built a strong reputation for Arizona’s favorite craft brewery. San Tan Spirits are distilled, aged and distributed locally to pubs in Chandler, Uptown Phoenix and to Sky Harbor International Airport. The company has been a partner with Crescent Crown Distributing for over 10 years and will recycle and distill over 16,000 gallons of expired draft beer to produce 400 gallons of hand sanitizer. SanTanitizer will be distilled from IPA style beer and have a tropical aroma. Crescent Crown is providing the “out of code” beer that it couldn’t distribute to local pubs.

A San Tan Brewery employee examines a giant bottle of its SanTanizer, which it is making from expired beer and donating to some groups and selling to patrons of its takeout food service. (Courtesy of Jen Pruett)

“It is essential that as a community we act together, we work together and we communicate,” said Canecchia. “ The community will also be able to purchase 4-ounce bottles of hand sanitizer for $5 with their takeout, curbside pick-up or delivery meal from San Tan Brewery in the upcoming weeks, Canecchia said. “Anyone’s purchase of SanTanitizer online goes right to keeping our employees employed,” said Canecchia. “These people are our family and I want to keep them from becoming a part of the unemployment statistic.” San Tan Brewery is currently offering take out, curbside pick-up and delivery of their food and will update their website and social media platforms as soon as SanTanitizer is available for public purchase. “When ordering take out, I think people are trying to maintain normalcy to stay positive, and it makes me proud as an Arizonan to see how much the community is stepping up to flatten the curve,” said Canecchia. “The more people who support local, the more they are keeping the people who work and live in their community healthy, strong and working,” he added. For more information and the menu: SanTanBrewing.com.

The San Tan Brewery staff will then distill and “keg” batches of sanitizer to donate to the Chandler community with the first batch of 120 gallons going to HonorHealth, Canecchia said. “They are in the frontlines and we want

to keep them supplied with sanitizer and then be able to take care of the people in our community,” said Canecchia. San Tan Brewery also plans to donate some sanitizer to first responders in Chandler.

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bizarre scenarios that almost come off as comedic – like fighting toilet paper with customers inside a grocery store. One of Patel’s favorite scenes involves the family angrily confronting a nosey reporter trying to ask too many questions about their condition. The audience sees the family almost reach a breaking point at that moment, he said, and it makes for a riveting moment. The film’s cast of local actors include

Keith Lopez, Tina Marie Nigro, Courtney Asher, John Carr, Harper Wasensky, and Bali Bare. Patel has been heavily immersed in the Valley’s film community since relocating from Los Angeles to Chandler a few years ago. He helped to boost the city’s presence in the movie market by putting on the annual Chandler International Film Festival, where he gets the chance to invite unknown filmmakers to showcase

their work for the local community. Though it was shot quickly and on a small budget, Patel thinks “Anti-Coronavirus” will appeal to audiences looking to make sense of the chaotic pandemic. “I think we came up with something really good in just a week,” said. The film should be available to stream online by the end of April. Information: anticoronavirusmovie. com.

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continued uneven access to tests has prolonged rationing and hampered patient care, according to the New York Times, which quotes one healthcare official as saying “many local communities are flying blind.” At least 305,000 people in the U.S.

have tested positive for the virus, although many public health experts say the actual number is much higher, the Times said. On April 6, President Trump said that the number of coronavirus tests in the U.S. now exceeds that in other countries,

though the Times noted that on a per capita basis, the U.S. had tested far fewer people than several other countries. Federal inquiries have begun to determine how the nation’s testing capacity seemed to wilt in the early stages of the pandemic.

said, there’s no need to make COVID-19 more horrific through film. “It’s better to give some positive message to everyone,” he said. The 70-minute film has both its lighter and darker moments with the protagonists regularly having to deal with the public backlash of bringing a contagious virus to their community. But the characters still encounter 32,500 COVID-19 tests and confirms 2,456 cases of the virus. Doctors and officials around the country say that lengthy delays in getting results have persisted and that

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“I’m 57,” he said. “I’m in pretty good health no underlying issue but it hit me pretty hard.” DeFord is using what happened with his family as an example for others to self-quarantine and follow guidelines such as frequent hand washing. “That is the only way to prevent the spread,” he said. Once DeFord stops showing the symptoms, he will need to self-isolate further for another two weeks before he can bury his dad. “They released the body to the mortuary and again because of the quarantine we can’t go and meet with the mortuary workers,” he said. “Everything is done through the phone.” DeFord’s brother, however, came down from Kingman for face-to-face

consultation with the funeral home, Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery. When the open-casket funeral does take place, it won’t be much of a ceremony with the limitation of groups to 10 and fewer, DeFord said. “It would probably be the first time we get to see him up close again, other than the day we got him home,” he said. “It was pretty abrupt when we got home. He fell as soon as he got into the house. There were no visits and so it was just how life happens. It takes you by surprise and we were not particularly prepared for how quickly it happens.” For now, the family is in limbo with the funeral. “Obviously we don’t want this to drag on forever,” DeFord said. “If I continue to be sick, we would need to make other arrangements we don’t want to think about, a burial without us being there.”

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handler voters will get to pick from six candidates to fill three city council seats in the Aug. 4 Primary Election. The six candidates who filed petitions by the April 6 deadline include Beth Brizel, Christine Ellis, OD Harris, Rick Heumann, and incumbents Jeremy McClymonds and Mark Stewart. Stewart is seeking a second term on the council and McClymonds will be campaigning for the first time since he was appointed to fill an empty council seat in 2018. Heumann previously sat on the council from 2008 to 2016 before he got termed out. He has since spent the last few years serving on the Chandler Planning and Zoning Commission and has headed the Chandler Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee. At least one new person will join the council this year because Councilman Sam Huang has chosen to run for congressional office rather than seek re-election to the council. Huang is in a three-way race for the Republican nomination in the 9th Con-

gressional District with businessman Dave Giles and pharmacist Nicholas Tutora. They are vying for a chance to take on first-term Congressman and former Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, who is facing a challenge in his party from activist Talia Fuentes-Wolfe. Brizel, Harris, and Ellis will all be running their first campaigns for a council seat. Brizel previously served a four-year term on the Kyrene School District Governing Board. It’s unclear how much the ongoing COVID-19 crisis will interfere with this year’s campaigns, but the pandemic was enough to convince one potential candidate not to turn in ballot petitions. Joseph Curbelo, a real estate broker, discontinued his campaign in order to dedicate more time to his career and family during this tumultuous pandemic. The remaining candidates are adapting to a new campaign reality that’s dictated by social distancing and no person-toperson contact. Ellis, whose background is in the medical field, said her campaign has begun focusing more on digital strategies as the pandemic continues to keep voters indoors.

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She said she has not shifted away from her focus on higher education and neighborhood resources due to the lingering health crisis but she has begun thinking about how Chandler is being impacted by the pandemic. “I can rise above what’s going on right now and keep pushing forward,” Ellis said this week. “This is not the time to retract as leaders, this is the time to rise up and go forth.” As businesses around Chandler continue adapting to change wrought by the pandemic, Ellis said she’ll be spending next few weeks trying to inspire the business community to stay resilient during this difficult time. “Business is going to thrive again,” she added. “Tomorrow is another day.” Harris said the crisis has motivated him to dedicate his time and energy to assembling a COVID-19 task force that’s trying to help provide donations to local nonprofits. “It’s not about campaigning,” the candidate said. “It’s about getting the help and resources.” Harris, an accountant and entrepreneur, said he’ll be prioritizing public safety and Chandler’s small business community throughout his campaign. “It’s time for change in Chandler,” Harris said. “It’s time for people to give someone else a chance to make change and move the city forward.” In the two legislative districts covering

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Chandler woman making masks for workers BY KEVIN REAGAN Arizonan Staff Writer

Chandler woman is making protective face masks for workers who must still venture outside their homes and report to work amidst the COVID-19 health crisis. Jessica Srinivasan recently delivered 100 face masks to nutritional workers of the Chandler Unified School District who spend several hours each day handdelivering food to lines of cars at various campuses. Srinivasan spent up to 15 hours cutting, ironing, and sewing 75 of the masks herself. The rest were stitched together by another volunteer. The Chandler mother said she had initially joined a Facebook group that was dedicated to making masks for local health care workers. A shortage of basic protective gear in hospitals across the country has been forcing community members to fill the deficit themselves by cranking out masks through their sewing machines at home. But Srinivasan realized there were several people not working in hospitals or nursing homes who were also at risk of getting exposed to the COVID-19 virus. Once she discovered the local school district still had employees directly interacting with the public, Srinivasan knew they might benefit from some extra protection. “They probably need it more than anyone right now,” she said. Srinivasan used to run a children’s boutique and already had a stash of fabrics and supplies saved up by the time her family went into self-isolation a couple weeks ago. Though she’s often having to care for a 6-year-old son with special needs, Srinivasan found the time to begin crafting together masks that would meet the federal government’s strict guidelines. All her masks consist of two layers of

Jessica Srinivasan of Chandler shows some of the masks she has made for workers who must go out during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Special to the Arizonan)

100-percent cotton fabric and include a pocket where an additional air filter can be placed. Srinivasan is currently in the process of sewing more masks for school nurses who have been assigned to preside over special daycares for the children of health care workers. She’s additionally been tracking people on Facebook who have been posting requests for protective masks and has volunteered to meet their needs. In less than a 48-hour period, Srinivisan had accumulated orders for more than 60 masks. “This was just my way of giving back,” she said. “I need to do something for this community that means a lot to us and this is the only thing I could think of to do.” A couple months ago, Srinivasan put out a call for help in Chandler for residents to support her family in a contest to win a bike that would accommodate her special-needs son.

The Chandler Police Department and local schools published posts on social media, pledging support for the Srinivasan family. By early April, enough donations had been collected for the family to purchase the custom-made bike. Srinivasan said that experience made her feel extremely connected with the community. So now she wants to give back to Chandler at a time when the city’s facing an unprecedented health crisis. “I’m really thankful for everyone in Chandler who came together,” Srinivasan said. She hopes to receive the bike by next month, since her son’s had a difficult time adjusting to quarantine life. He’s nonverbal and nonmobile and depends on his parents to keep him entertained throughout the day. Srinivasan said her family tries to go for walks or drives around Chandler, but her son misses the routine he had grown accustomed to before the pandemic. “We’re constantly doing stuff to keep

him happy and sane,” she added. As for the masks, Srinivasan plans to continue finding special populations in need of protection for however long this pandemic lasts. “I think people are still wanting them, so I’ll keep making them,” she said. Srinivasan’s not the only Chandler resident to devote her time to making masks in recent weeks. Shannon Brannan’s Facebook group, Mask Making for Arizona Health Care Workers, has attracted 680 members within the first two weeks it was created. The Chandler woman said her group’s masks are not exactly intended to replace the masks used to treat COVID-19 patients -- they’re rather meant to supplement the masks used for other medical tasks. “We have nurses right now who are contacting us because they can’t use those masks unless they’re working on a COVID-19 patient,” Brannan told Public News Service. “A lot of the hospitals now have agreed to let them bring their own ready-made masks.”

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Couple find a winner with high school signs BY COTY DOLORES MIRANDA Arizonan Contributor

s 2019 inched to a close, the world was normal as Aaron and Janine Moeller decided they would move their 5-year-old Ahwatukee PostNet outlet across the street to a new space with better parking and other amenities. By the time their move to 4611 E. Chandler Blvd. got underway March 19, the world was crashing. A week earlier, all schools were ordered closed for two weeks and subsequent directives closed them for the rest of the school year. This affected the couple personally as their 8-year-old son, Josh, is a second grader at Kyrene de la Sierra Elementary. Suddenly, it was a daunting time for the Colorado couple, who chose Ahwatukee from a nationwide list of possible places to start their own business. “It was scary signing a new long-term lease in such an environment, said Aaron. “Yet overall, the move has already been good for us and I’m sure over time it will be seen as a great move for us.” Now they also have a store in Chandler, at 2820 S. Alma School Road, Ocotillo. Unlike many businesses, the couple’s PostNet has been bustling with activity. A major reason for that is to offer an inexpensive way for families to celebrate high school and middle school graduations by creating yard signs to honor the students who face the strong prospect of canceled commencement ceremonies this May. Since their March 28 announcement of the full-color signs with high school logos of many area schools – including Desert Vista, Mountain Pointe nd Horizon Honors, the business has been literally swamped with orders. The 18 x 24 inch yard signs – with a graduate’s name and or photo for $7 more – come with a metal outdoor H-stake. PostNet needs to order them in bulk with 25 per order so individual families can be

Janine and Aaron Moeller, owners of PostNet stores in Ahwatukee and Chandler, hold the high school grad tribute posters they’re selling. (Special to the Arizonan)

charged only $10. But 25 orders per school hasn’t proved problematic. “We had inquiries from Ahwatukee, Chandler and throughout the East Valley and as far as Casa Grande and Globe,” said Janine. “These are custom order items so they are printed as we get orders in.” Once they announced their ability to supply the yard signs, their Facebook page exploded with interests and requests – among them parents and students from Basha, Hamilton and Chandler high schools. Inquiries were also fielded for Red Mountain and Skyline High in Mesa; Perry in Gilbert; Valley Christian in Chandler; and Xavier College Prep in Scottsdale. Aaron said the Moellers and their staff were surprised, yet grateful, for the interest. “We’re extremely thankful for the response to the Class of 2020 yard signs. We try to be very active in the community and like to think this is a way to help the class of 2020 to get a little more attention, and engage the community in what the kids have achieved,” he said.

The volume of orders has grown exponentially and may yet peak as May draws closer. “We really appreciate the parents trusting us with this as well,” he said. “Many people have also been very patient as we had huge volume in a short period of time, probably 80 percent of all our signs have been custom which takes longer to set up,” he said. “Getting through the backlog was a challenge but it has kept us and our whole staff busy, which is what we were hoping for. Many people understand that even though we’re open, the current climate is not business-as-usual since we still depend on other vendors for our supplies.” The Moellers previously worked in the corporate world in Denver. After nearly two years of intensive searching for self-employment opportunities coast-to-coast, they opted for the PostNet franchise and opened the first of their two storefronts in Ahwatukee. They had weaned the site down from a final list of 10 areas where they felt opportunities awaited them. Aaron wanted to operate a business that allowed for a good work-life balance. Six years ago they took the leap, knowing only one couple in the area, Bryon and Dawn Matesi, who were long-time friends from Denver. The pair dove into the task, networking in the community and putting in long hours, but those things, along with their joint commitment to succeed, has paid off. “We’ve lived in Ahwatukee since we moved here about six years ago to start the business,” said Janine. “We love the community and so does our son Josh. “And meeting so many wonderful people throughout Ahwatukee is another reason we wanted to honor these local 2020 graduates who deserve the recognition even without the graduation ceremony they’d been looking forward to.” The new storefront isn’t much larger than the one they had across the street at

4605 E. Chandler, but there are benefits that have already proved valuable. “We’re at about the same square footage, but we gained great parking, easy client access, double entry doors, a back door, and it allowed us to lay out the store a little differently,” he explained. PostNet, which began as a packing and shipping business in Las Vegas in 1993, franchised and expanded its business offerings to include printing, design solutions, office services including copy, scan and fax machines, as well as a wide range of shipping services, and mailbox rentals. Due to COVID-19, customers with mailboxes now have the option of having mail forwarded to another address, such as their home. And in the age of social distancing, many of the office services can be completed remotely, including having printed projects shipped or picked up curbside. Distancing of customers within the stores themselves is also maintained. “We’re all privately-owned and operated franchises so each location can offer different services,” Moeller explained. “We focus on printing and offering marketing to B2B (Business to Business).” Brochures, business cards, signage, and of course, banners can be printed at the Moeller’s Ahwatukee and Chandler PostNet stores. Fingerprinting services are also available, a growing need in the community said Aaron Moeller. “Basically, any industry that now requires a fingerprint card for background, and there are a lot that now require it, we can provide the standard card for them,” he said. “In a month we do anywhere between 90-120 at each of our locations. It’s not usually by appointment, but with COVID 19 going on, we’ve had to limit fingerprinting to essential service customers and only at our Ahwatukee store. Information: postnet.com or 480-753-4160, 480-917-2468 for the Ocotillo school.

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s times get tough, Mesa jeweler David Nelson is warning people not to be taken for a fool over gold. The owner of Nelson Estate Jewelers at 2051 S. Dobson Road, he said there are two ways people are being taken by unscrupulous individuals The first is taking genuine gold pieces to a pawn shop – and getting a fraction of their worth in exchange. “I recently had a client come in and sell us a coin,” Nelson related. “I looked at it, and gave him a price of $1,425. Immediately after paying him he informed us that he was offered $150 at a pawn shop up the street on the same day.” Worse are people trying to sell shiny baubles, claiming they’re the real thing. He said one patron told him he was approached at a gas staying by someone with “a sob story on how they have fallen on hard times” and offered “a nice heavy gold ring or chain in exchange for cash.” Later it turned out to be a fake. “These fake gold pieces are often heavy pieces of brass or gold-plated brass stamped 18K or 18KT that have enough weight to feel legitimate,” he warned. “This is looking like it is becoming a real problem,” Nelson said. “Unfortunately, it always tends to be the elderly that get hurt the most by these kinds of scams.” Nelson said his business pays market price for all unwanted jewelry, scrap gold, silver, coins and fine collectibles. He also

provides free evaluations. He said that while his store his small, he’s observing social distancing guidelines by allowing only one person or one couple inside at a time and that “we wipe down everything after every client.” “With gold being at an all-time high, it only makes sense for people to want to buy gold for below-market value if they have the opportunity,” Nelson said. “A lot of fake stuff coming out of China. For example, tungsten has a similar specific gravity to gold, so a piece of tungsten can be plated or encapsulated in gold, meaning a thin gold sheet is placed above and below a tungsten piece and then stamped together. This makes it incredibly difficult to tell the difference without physically testing the piece.” Nelson said disappointed people who have come through the store have included someone who bought what he thought was “a quality, heavy-gold chain” from a guy selling jewelry out of a car trunk and showed a receipt purporting its authenticity. Another cheated client purchased a ring from Craigslist that was “stamped 18K in the pictures.” “Any of these private seller deals are always a ‘buyer beware’ situation where you have zero recourse because you will never see them again,” he said. “Sometimes these sellers genuinely don’t know that what they are selling is fake, but there are some professional con artists out there whose only goal is to get as much out of the deal as they can.” Information: 480-459-9867, nelsonestatejewelers.com.

Edna Mae Penniston, 90, a resident of Mesa, Arizona, died Monday, April 13, 2020 at the home of her daughter, Bonnie Lucas, following a battle with cancer. Edna was born January 27, 1930 in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of Lawrence and Elnora McKittrick. She met Harold A. Penniston at a roller-skating rink and soon after they were married on September 27, 1947. After 25 years of marriage, he preceded her in death on March 13, 1973. Edna enjoyed gardening and canning, playing bingo, reading, crafting, and jigsaw puzzles. Survivors include her daughters, Bonnie Lucas of Mesa, AZ, Cheryl Ott of Davenport, IA, Kelly Smith of Revere, MO, Tina Smith of Farmington, IA and sons Gary Penniston, Bradenton, FL and Michael Penniston, Davenport, IA. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Lawrence McKittrick, Robert McKittrick and William Darrell McKittrick and by her sisters Shirley (McKittrick) Buck and Beverly (McKittrick) Cloke. Edna had 6 children, 17 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-greatgrandchildren. No funeral services will be held. A public Celebration of Life will be held in Davenport, IA at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Valley (hov.org), 1510 E Flower St, Phoenix, AZ 85014 or to Red Mountain (Aster Aging) Senior Services, 7550 E. Adobe Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207. Sign the Guestbook at: obituaries.EastValleyTribune.com

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Robert D. Kirkman, an Arizona native, passed away peacefully April 9, 2020 after a short illness. Bob was born January 8, 1960. He resided in the east valley his entire life, attending Rural Elementary, McKemy Jr. High, McClintock HS and ASU. Bob worked 15 years for IKON/RICOH. He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Anna (McKenzie) Kirkman by his grandparents. Bob had many great friends and a loving family. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Katie (Steve) Erickson and brother and sister-in-law David (Holli) Kirkman, 2 nieces, 3 nephews and many loving, extended family. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, a “Celebration of Life” will be held at a later date. To be notified of the future service, please contact: katie.erickson2013@yahoo.com.

Gary Keith Patrick Gary (Butch) Keith Patrick, was born August 6, 1939 in LaBelle MO and died April 9, 2020 at St Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN. He graduated from LaBelle High School in 1957 and immediately joined the United States Army where he attended basic training in Fort Polk, LA and aircraft maintenance school in Fort Rucker, AL. He was stationed at Ansbach, Germany where he met lifelong friends and was honorably discharged in 1960. He moved to Arizona and worked at Motorola for 34 years and then returned home to retire in LaBelle, Mo. Butch enjoyed all sports and most of all loved hearing from his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Patrick, his mother, Valdrys Florea; his sister Patricia Weitman, and brother Ronald Patrick. Butch is survived by son Michael Patrick and wife Teresa of Gilbert, AZ; daughter Michelle Lloyd and husband Jeff Lloyd of Woodbury TN; six grandchildren J.P. Lloyd and wife Jerika, Jenna Lloyd, Jaime Prince and husband Travis, Wade Patrick, Justin Lloyd, and Shae Patrick; and three great grandsons; Easton, Everett, and Jentzen. There will be a graveside service held in LaBelle, MO at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be donated to your local humane society or animal shelter. Sign the Guestbook at: obituaries.EastValleyTribune.com

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Paul Montel Clovis, 74, passed away on April 3, 2020, from a noncoronavirus related lung disease. He was the husband of Ann Buckley Clovis. They shared 32 years of marriage. Born in Durango, Colorado, he was the son of Edward and Betty Clovis. He attended Durango High School before enlisting in the Air Force. After his military service, he was an auto technician in Colorado and then in Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Ann; his daughter, TamaraLynn Tadano; step-daughter, Jennifer Hendrixson; grandson, Thomas Slavik; step-grandson, Austin Carlson; great grandchildren, Eva and Jax; siblings, Bud Clovis, Lorna Bunch, and Sharon Day; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Betty and Edward; his daughter, Laurie Clovis; and brothers, Larry Clovis and Tommy Clovis. Paul was a VFW Auxiliary member and a long time member of the Moose Lodge, Elks Lodge, and American Legion. Being a Private Pilot was his number one passion. He would frequently fly out early in the morning to have breakfast at one of his two favorite spots - The Hangar Cafe at Chandler Municipal Airport or The Crosswinds at Payson Municipal Airport. He enjoyed dividing his time between his properties in Stellar Airpark, Chandler, Arizona; Show Low, Arizona; and Soldotna, Alaska. His hobbies included racing cars in his younger days and sand railing in more recent times. Anyone who spent time with Paul learned he valued hard work. He believed that no matter the challenge there was a solution and he excelled at inventing creations to meet the need or solve the problem. He enjoyed spending time on the phone or at the nightly fire with those he held dearest. He will be remembered for speaking his mind and being generous with his time and wisdom. He was recognized by many because of his caps and always carrying a mug wherever he went. The Military Funeral Honors service will be held at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. The date and time are yet to be determined. Go to www.hansenmortuary.com for updates.

Pat enjoyed horseback riding in her childhood, and competed in rodeos in the Midwest and in the Phoenix area. She also performed as a trick rider at the Apache Junction and Florence rodeos, among others. Later in life she worked as a secretary for several Valley law firms and other businesses as well. She was so very proud of her grandchildren and enjoyed watching them perform in sports, dance recitals, plays, and choir concerts. Pat was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was wellknown for rendering service, particularly to residents of Mesa Christian Care. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Interment will be at a private family ceremony at the Mesa City Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Meldrum Mortuary. Sign the Guestbook at: obituaries.EastValleyTribune.com

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Patricia Lee Guthrie Patricia Lee Guthrie, 80, passed away at her home in Mesa, Arizona, April 9, 2020. Pat was born in Sidney, Iowa, on January 3, 1940 to parents Richard and Lucille Blair, and attended grade school in the Sidney area and South Mountain High School in Phoenix. She is survived by her sister, Voniece Nix of Phoenix; her three children, Matthew (Shauna) of Gilbert, Jennifer Parker (Robert) of Flagstaff, and Jeremy (Traci) of Portland, Oregon; her eight grandchildren, Kimberly Ewald (Andrew), Nicole, Alyssa, Rachel, and Caitlyn Guthrie, Dana, Brooke, and Trey Parker; and one greatgrandson, Caden Ewald.

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Born March 1933; passed away March 2020. 87 years old. Guy’s story is one of service, the outdoors, adventures, and enjoying time with his family wherever they were. Guy lived life to the fullest and was always looking for new challenges. 40 years combined active/reserve duty in the United States Marine Corp. Retired as a CWO-4. 35 years with the Department of Interior-Bureau of Land Management. After retirement, worked as a Realtor, Tax Consultant, Notary Public, AZ Hunter Ed instructor for the AZ Game & Fish Dept. Active bowler on the Amateur Sr Bowling Tour, Avid Chess, Billiards, Poker & Craps player. At 71 Guy learned how to play the bagpipes and played until into his early 80’s. Regular volunteer w/the American Legion, VFW and the Marine Corps League. Married 59 years to Peggy Baier, 2 sons, 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Memorial to be planned at a later date because of the virus restrictions Info of a memorial will be on the Lakeshore Mortuary site: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/ mesa-az/guy-baier-9107532

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