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Chandler takes baby step toward bias ban BY KEN SAIN Staff Writer

NEWS ............................ 19 Chandler Library unveils 'Makery.'

COMMUNITY ......... 26 Chandler teens need places to volunteer.

handler is the largest city in Arizona without an anti-discrimination ordinance. This past week, of�icials took a baby step toward considering one. City Council on Thursday authorized spending around $56,000 for a consultant to perform a diversity, equity and inclusion assessment. The results are expected in the spring. “I’m hoping the results come back that

City officials see Chandler Airport development.

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the residents say, ‘Hey, you know what, we need an ordinance,’” Councilmember OD Harris said. “And there’s enough people in Chandler who are going to support it.” Council took the step after splitting on the need for an ordinance last spring. Some members wanted one but others thought a resolution was enough, saying they were concerned about the city having to decide what is discrimination and what is not. Both Mesa and Scottsdale earlier this year approved discrimination ordinances that pose the possibility of �ines for businesses

Chandler Support Court aims to help, not punish

BY KEN SAIN Staff Writer

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handler Police Lt. Brian Dunn was talking about the city’s new Support Court at September’s Coffee with a Cop event. Another of�icer leaned in with a quick reaction: “Game changer.” There are a lot of hopes this new court will be just that. Scheduled to start next month, it could tackle a number of problems – including homelessness, crime, drug abuse,

and lowering the number of cases that current courts are managing. So, what exactly is a Support Court? “It’s both a carrot, to get folks who are fairly service-resistant … to get into services,” said Riann Balch, the city’s community resources manager. “On a normal day they’re not going to engage in these services, but in lieu of jail, maybe [they] are a little bit more motivated.” The stick is possible jail time, a criminal record and all the

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that discriminate in public accommodations, employment, and housing on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran’s status, marital status, or familial status. The laws apply to businesses and places of public accommodation, employers and the workplace, city employees and facilities, city contractors and vendors. Exclusions include businesses with fewer than �ive

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A really big birthday

Sarah Auffret and her mother Edna Minger marked a special occasion in Chandler last week: Edna turned 106, which might make her the oldest woman in Arizona. For more on her story, see page 2. (Courtesy of Sarah Auffret )

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At 106, she credits God, genes and chocolate ARIZONAN NEWS STAFF

f Edna Margaret (Peirce) Minger isn’t the oldest woman in Arizona, she’s pretty darn close after turning 106 last week in her Chandler home. Edna, whose sister in California looks to be 102 next March, also might be paying closer attention to this story given that she spent a number of years as a newspaper reporter, according to her daughter, Sarah Auffret. Born Oct. 11, 1915, in Philip, South Dakota, Edna was one of eight children, ranking fifth in the pecking order with five brothers and two sisters. “I was the shy one, my sisters were more outgoing and my five brothers were often loud,” she recalled as she reminisced about her childhood in a small town where she walked everywhere and her family grew all their own produce. She went to college one year on a scholarship but then ran out of money and had to quit, but she continued as a pianist and church organist at her local church – an avocation she maintained no matter where she lived.

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Edna Margaret (Peirce) Minger attributes her longevity primarily to her faith in God. (Courtesy of Sarah Auffret)

That activity also led to a 52-year marriage as she met her future husband when he was a soloist at church and needed an accompanist. By profession he was a newspaperman and after stints in Kansas and Iowa, Edna and her husband wound up in Oklahoma, where they owned a small-town weekly newspaper called The Tipton Tribune. “I wrote about ordinary people and

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of the Hindenburg in May 1937 because she had just seen it up close the week before during a visit to New Jersey. She said her husband Allan “wrote the more important stories” but she got a big thrill after retiring and the editor of a paper in the larger neighboring town of Altus, Oklahoma, approached with a request. “I got to take a trip to Israel, which was a highlight of my life since I got to see so many places I had read about in the Bible,” Edna explained. “The Altus editor asked me to write a story about it and they featured it in the Mother’s Day issue with my byline and a picture of me with a camel.” Newspapering wasn’t her only passion or occupation. She also was the local church’s organist, president of the garden club and Methodist Women and worked at Altus Air Force Base as a secretary for 10 years before she retired. When she moved to Arizona in 2007, she lived in a Chandler retirement home where she quickly took over the community flower gardens. “She took pride in her roses, as she had all her life,” her daughter recalled. Edna’s husband, Allan Minger, died in 1990. They had two children, Auffret and John. Edna has three grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Though her eyesight isn’t as good as it was in her days in the newsroom, she still tries to read a newspaper every day.

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their activities,” she said. “When newcomers moved to the community, I’d call them and write a story about them.” “Working at a newspaper got me out of my shyness,” she added. “It was one of the best things for me, because I had to get to know people.” She remembers seeing both Teddy Roosevelt and Calvin Coolidge come through town on their way to vacation in the Black Hills in Custer, South Dakota, and saw both presidents wave from the train platform. One of the historical events that she especially remembers is the explosion

“I was really into the presidential election stories,” she said. “I like to read feature stories about people who are doing interesting things.” As for her longevity, she attributes it partly to genes – “I never expected to live this long, however,” she added – and “dark chocolate almost every day.” “I’ve always walked a lot and I did a lot of gardening until I was 102,” she added. But Edna also gives God the most credit for her long and happy life. “I pray every day and He watches over me,” she explained. “So I don’t worry.”

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difficulties that brings for the rest of one’s life. The carrot is a chance to address issues and rebuild their life. The hope is that most people picked up for petty crimes will choose the latter. Balch said the key to making the Support Court work is the city’s Navigator program. They do outreach with the mostly homeless population and try to steer them to resources that will help them turn their lives around. Ashley Halterman said they know how to approach them, because more than half of them have been in those shoes – including her. “We’ve all done jail time, we’ve all had our, fun, I guess you would say,” Halterman said. “If somebody were to come to me and say they hadn’t been there … I’m less likely to engage in services. I don’t care about all the letters behind your name. … I want to know that you have a bachelor’s in street science.” Halterman said that experience makes the Navigators the perfect people to help. The city has had a mental health court for years, but to qualify for that, a defendant must have been diagnosed with a

Navigator Ashley Halterman and Chandler Community Resources Manager Riann Balch are excited about the possibilities of Support Court. (Pablo Robles) mental health condition, Balch said. However, Arizona law does not allow defendants who have a drug abuse issue to get diagnosed because it’s impossible to know which came first. Halterman said she would estimate about 70 percent of the homeless people she deals with have mental health issues. Often, people experiencing homelessness are arrested for small crimes, such

as shoplifting food or hygiene products. Balch said the Navigators act as personal assistants, helping their clients navigate all the support systems available. They can help them get off of drugs, get diagnosed and care for any mental health issues and possibly get housing. “The courts are really scary for people suffering through mental health or substance abuse, or something like that,”

Halterman said. “Every time I even stepped on the property of a court building, I thought I was going to jail.” Balch said Support Court may look like other courtrooms, but it will be a different experience for defendants. Instead of being adversaries, the prosecution and defense lawyers will work together to try and get the defendant the help they need. If the defendant chooses to avoid jail, they must complete the program. If they do, they hold a graduation ceremony and there’s no criminal record. If they fail to complete the program, then they can still be tried for their crime and could face jail time. Balch said someone has to want to turn their life around, and Support Court. And if it takes a choice of do it or go to jail, then the city is fine with that. But while the city is ready to offer all the support it can, it’s still up to the defendant to do the hard work to change their future. And if this works, it could lower the number of homeless, crimes, and court cases in Chandler. That would be a game changer. “The reason this works is the Navigators,” Balch said. S F

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employees, federal and state agencies, religious, public and charter schools and religious organizations “when furthering (the) organization’s purpose.” Among the groups backing an ordinance were the Chandler Chamber of Commerce, State Sen. Sean Bowie, and House members Jennifer Jermaine, Mitzi Epstein and Jennifer Pawlik. The city Human Relations Commission had recommended hiring a consultant last spring. Council decided then it wanted to hear more from the community before moving forward. Harris said he will continue to push for the ordinance, though he said some of his colleagues are unsure where they stand. He urged staff to make sure they were hearing from not hundreds, but thousands of the city’s residents on the issue.

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“I know the City of Chandler residents are going to make the best decision, they’re going to make the right decision, and we’re going to come out OK,” Harris said. Eduarda Schroder is one of the cofounders of Chandler Pride, a LGBTQ organization. “This is a really good step,” said Schroder, who has a transgender child. She said she spoke with Mesa Mayor John Giles and he confirmed this is the same process his city used to adopt their anti-discrimination ordinance. “I know they want to be transparent, which is a good thing,” she said. “I’m actually excited about this.” Council hired Cooperative Personnel Services, a Sacramento-based human resources consulting firm, to do the assessment. “This has been a long-time coming,”

Mayor Kevin Hartke said. “What this group is going to do is basically look at the city, look across practices, not necessarily bow to anything that’s been done, and make recommendations to us.” Harris said the need for the ordinance may not be obvious, but that doesn’t mean it does not exist. “It’s all about doing the right thing,” Harris said. “When you look at the top eight cities in our state, they have all passed a non-discrimination ordinance [except Chandler]. “People want specific examples, but if I go back historically and I talk about civil rights, because that’s what this is, … people thought it was OK for individuals to be discriminated upon.” He said people still face discrimination today. “What’s right is right, and what’s

wrong is wrong, everybody should be equal and this ordinance will further address those issues moving forward as we become a more diverse community,” Harris said. Chandler Pride started a year ago and does most of its organizing on Facebook. Schroder said the group is in the process of qualifying as a nonprofit. She says so far they have received a lot of support. Schroder agreed with Harris, saying not all discrimination is overt. “The LGBTQ community, just like any other minority that suffers discrimination, even micro-aggressions, learns to navigate the system in a quiet way, or as quietly as possible,” she said. “And not everyone is comfortable … being open about the experiences they’re having, because that means they could be outed to friends, co-workers and family.”

Corporation Commission examining Chandler gas blast

BY JENNA SAUTER Contributor

he Arizona Corporation Commission met with Southwest Gas representatives two weeks ago to resolve three recent gas-related incidents – including one in Chandler – and discuss how to prevent more from happening. A plastic pipe that caused an explosion in Chandler, a gas leak that evacuated a Scottsdale neighborhood and tampered pipes on a Phoenix bridge all raise questions for safer protocols in central Arizona’s piping infrastructure, commission members said. “We cannot allow Arizonans to be afraid of the pipe beneath their feet,” Commissioner Sandra Kennedy said. “I see no greater calling as a commissioner than to protect Arizonans from incidents such as what occurred in Chandler on Aug. 26, 2021.” The Chandler explosion happened around 9:30 a.m. at Platinum Printing, a family-owned printing shop for almost 15 years, in a strip mall at Rural and Ray roads. The owners and brothers, Andrew, and Dillon Ryan were among the four critically injured with burns ranging from 16-30 percent of their bodies. All were treated at the Arizona Burn Center and are expected to make a full recovery. The Corporation Commission heard Southwest Gas representatives explain why the blast occurred.

The Aug. 26 gas explosion ripped through Platinum Printing at Ray and Rural roads in Chandler, critically injuring four men. (file photo) “A crack in the 1 inch- DriscoPipe or “m8000,” resulted in a gas leak that was caused by degradation over time due to elevated temperatures that we see here in Maricopa County,” said Luis Frisby, the utility’s vice president for Central Arizona. “There was an error in the construction records and the pipe was misidentified as another pipe, m8100, which led to false measures to take place.” The m8000 pipe was purchased by Southwest Gas between 1980 and 1999 and was specifically installed in the

Platinum Printing’s building in 1999. In the Scottsdale case, more than 20 homes were evacuated Sept. 9 after an underground gas leak was reported. According to Southwest Gas, the DriscoPipe or “m8000,” was the pipe identified in the Scottsdale leak. Southwest Gas President/CEO John Hester told commissioners that prompt actions are being taken to implement new protocols so that “situations that we’ve had in Chandler and Scottsdale never happen again.”

“It will include extensive leak inspections, including mobile and walking leak patrols of pipe installations and similar types installed in 1999 to 2001,” Hester said Diane Brown, executive director of the Arizona Public Interest Research Group Education Fund, was one of the three public callers in the meeting who expressed concerns over future gas leaks and emphasized the need to hold utilities accountable. “While Southwest Gas and other gas companies can come before you today or in the future and try to provide justification for each leak, the fact of the matter remains that the commission needs to remember that anywhere there is gas, there is a possibility for leaks,” Brown said. “It is clear to us that the commission needs to hold Southwest Gas and other companies accountable for maintaining and operating their equipment and discourage investment in newer advancement in gas infrastructure,” said Brown. Southwest Gas promised a documented outline for more enhanced protocols to be established, to reexamine all potentially hazardous pipes owned by the company and collaborate with other gas companies and entities that may use m8000 pipes. There was no indication of any fines anticipated, and the commission is considering another workshop with Southwest Gas and other gas companies to discuss further action.

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Creation of the veterans commission comes at a time when Chandler also is ﬁnally completing a memorial at Oasis Park. (City of Chandler)

Chandler OKs creation of veterans commission BY KEN SAIN Staff Writer

handler Mayor Kevin Hartke says yes, there are already many groups that represent the military but one thing lacking is an ability to work together for the benefit of all the city’s veterans. “We have a lot of veteran groups that work with each other, but the communication could be better,” Hartke said. “The VFW and American Legion are great at addressing the needs and concerns of their members.” To help coordinate the groups that already exists, the mayor hopes to create a Military and Veterans Affairs Commission. Council approved the plan Thursday. Hartke said it will comprise seven people he hopes to name and get approved by Council in December. Their first meeting will be in January and Chandler residents can apply to be on the advisory panel through the city’s website. Chandler currently has 35 citizen advisory committees that help plan the direction the city goes. Hartke says their contributions have been important, from helping prioritize parks projects to the city’s transportation to working on a capital improvement bond issue. Some other cities in the Valley have similar military and veterans affairs commission. “This is one that I looked at for a while,” Hartke said. So what will this commission do? “It’s going to bring together a group of veterans, and some non-veterans, and

enable them to enhance some of the programs we have in Chandler,” Councilmember Matt Orlando said. “Whether it’s resume writing or whether it’s keeping the veterans memorial clean, giving tours.” One event it would likely play a role in is the city’s annual Veterans Day recognition. Because this commission would be blessed by the Council, its members would play a more active role in city government than existing veterans groups currently do. Orlando, an Air Force veteran, said the city has always made its veterans a high priority and has often been a model for other councils around the state. He said Chandler was the first city to start a Veterans Navigators program that helps those returning from the wars in the Middle East. He also said Chandler was the first to set aside a veterans’ court. Orlando called the Military and Veterans Affairs Commission the next step for how the city cares for its veterans and their families. “A lot of these programs are piecemeal here,” he said. “One of the things that was described to me by one of the veterans ..., ‘Hey, let’s get all of the, like, American Legion, and the Daughters of the American Revolutionary War, the Korean War, and bring all those folks together and see how we can help each other. There’s only so many resources out there.’” Hartke and Orlando said the idea for the commission came from the community. As it is now, the city’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office has been coordinating the city’s Veterans Day events.

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Tempe Union takes 1st step toward abolishing SROs ARIZONAN NEWS STAFF

he Tempe Union High School District Governing Board on Oct. 13 took the first step toward eliminating school resources officers on its six campuses. In a 3-2 vote following more than 40 speakers on both sides of the issue, the board approved a resolution – titled “addressing equitable discipline practices” – aimed at phasing out SROs before the 2022-23 school year begins. Tempe Police Chief Jeff Glover and his top aides, Tempe Councilman Joel Navarro and all the Tempe Union high school principals were among those who urged the board to postpone action on the referendum pending discussions. At the same time, some parents, students and even a couple teachers praised the move, contending that armed uniform officers intimidated students and deal more harshly with students of colors. The discussion also produced a rare

divide among the five school board members, who each in their own way supported the overall intent but wanted more time to study the issue and determine how students, teachers and others felt about eliminating the officers from

also indicated he favored having SROs on campus. But board President Brian Garcia – who took the first move against SROs in June 2020 – was adamant about moving ahead with the resolution. He was enthu-

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campus. Board members Berdetta Hodge and Andres Barraza wanted scientific surveys of students and parents, noting that the speakers who appeared before the board represented barely a sliver of the Tempe Union community. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Mendivil

siastically supported by board members Armando Montero and Sarah James. The resolution “The board recognizes that there are alternative school safety plans without the current usage of SROs that will more effectively keep students and staff safe at all schools, build positive community relationships, ensure a

safe learning environment for students and staff, and address students’ and staff social and emotional needs,” the resolution states. The resolution states that the board “recognizes and prioritizes that a fundamental purpose of schools is the creation of physical and psychological safety for students to advance their learning and growth, and a key component to creating this safety is positive relationships among students, families, and staff in school communities.” It then spells out “the importance of engaging stakeholders across the TUHSD community, including students, teachers, families, administrators, and staff in establishing equitable practices, policies, and systems to reduce the disproportionality in student discipline and referrals to law enforcement (e.g., Black TUHSD students are 3 times more likely than their White peers to be referred to law enforcement, as reported to the U.S.

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Department of Education).” It also states that “phasing-out of the current usage of SROs in the existing school safety plan must be accomplished in conjunction with development/refinement of new and revised school safety plans, revised intergovernmental agreements with law enforcement agencies, and opportunities for the community to learn about and provide input into such plans.” Under the resolution, the district administration would be required to establish a budget and timeline for “the development and implementation of equitable discipline practices by developing a comprehensive plan to reduce disparities in school discipline, including the phasing-out of the current usage of SROs.” It calls for an “inclusive, thoughtful, and timely process to learn and further develop community-based systems of safety for TUHSD students in every school that prioritizes their physical safety and social-emotional wellness, and learning” and calls for “benchmarks for the refinement of school safety plans

without the current usage of SROs made after rigorous engagement with students, teachers, administrators, families, and community partners involved with school safety.” Calling for an “ongoing evaluation of student safety (including both objective data on disciplinary, law enforcement involvement, and students’ experience in schools,” the resolution states that the new safety plans would have to be ready for implementation when the 2022-23 school year begins. It calls for the plans to be developed in a process “that reflects the diverse makeup of the TUHSD community which incorporates diverse voices of students, teachers, administrators, families, and community partners, specifically including people who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and individuals with disabilities.” Stating the “community-based safety plans” would include “pursuing grants and additional funding aligned with best equitable practices,” the resolution also calls for “a board policy that guides schools on appropriate schoollaw enforcement engagement and the development of positive community-law

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Court ruling’s impact on municipal-business deals feared BY KEN SAIN Staff Writer

t’s not unusual for cities to offer businesses sweetheart deals – or incentives – to get them to move or set up their companies inside their borders. In exchange, the cities get jobs, economic activity and an increase of tax dollars. But the rules for doing that in Arizona changed earlier this year. “I can tell you throughout the United States, this is the most restrictive laws on use of economic development incentives,” said Kelly Schwab, Chandler’s city attorney. “Arizona is no longer on an even playing field with the rest of the country.” The gift clause is part of the Arizona Constitution. It states, in part: “Neither the state, nor any county, city, town, municipality, or other subdivision of the state shall ever give or loan its credit in the aid of, or make any donation or grant, by subsidy or otherwise, to any individual, association, or corporation.” For decades cities have been able to of-

fer incentives as long as they passed a twopart test. The first was there had to be a public benefit. That’s usually easy to meet. The second test, however, is that due consideration of the benefits must be made. Earlier this year the Arizona Supreme Court changed the landscape by striking down a deal between Peoria and a private university. That city had offered incentives of $2.6 million to Huntington University to encourage it to put a digital media arts campus in Peoria. The court found there was a public benefit, but said there was not adequate consideration. The Goldwater Institute, a conservative think tank, brought the suit and praised the ruling as a “victory against corporate welfare.” “Illegal subsidies like this discourage businesses from shouldering risks and instead encourage them to look to bureaucrats, who can dip into taxpayers’ wallets,” the institute said. “Peoria chose to dole out $2.6 million to its hand-picked favorites – an amount

that could have funded more than half of the cost of the city’s police criminal investigations unit for an entire year,” it continued, adding that the ruling sent “a powerful reminder to government officials across the state that they can’t spend taxpayers’ hard-earned money on sweetheart deals for select private businesses, but can only purchase goods and services that truly benefit the public.” The high court ruled that going forward, only direct benefits can be counted as consideration. “Other cities outside of Arizona have all kinds of incentives they can offer,” said Nancy Davidson, who is general counsel for the Arizona League of Cities and Towns. “We are extremely limited.” That ruling came down on Feb. 8. So far, at least one economic development leader says it has not had a major impact. “The ruling has had no impact on companies selecting Greater Phoenix for expansion or relocation, and there has never been more interest from firms currently evaluating the region for investment,”

said Chris Camacho, president/CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. “In Fiscal Year 2021, 45 companies expanded or relocated to the region representing nearly 10,000 jobs for our residents and $13 billion in capital investment. Our current active business pipeline consists of 270 companies representing a potential 16,000 jobs and more than $50 billion in capital expenditures.” Another economic development leader says the ruling has thrown uncertainty into their jobs. “The Supreme Court ruling was somewhat vague,” said Carrie Kelly, executive director of the Arizona Association for Economic Development. “It left open questions about incentives for each municipality to determine,” she said. “Since the ruling came down, some municipal economic development departments have stopped structuring incentive agreements, while some continue to move forward.”

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She said her organization “continues to monitor the impact, and as of yet, we haven’t seen a significant impact on development in our state.” Schwab says the biggest issue now for cities is trying to determine what the court means by “direct benefits.” In the past, increasing tax revenue for municipalities would be seen as an indirect benefit. The state Supreme Court ruled that going forward, indirect benefits are “valueless” under the gift clause. Schwab said it was those indirect benefits that most cities, towns and counties relied on in making previous deals for economic development. “The days of the less-defined benefits are gone in Arizona,” Schwab said. “We’re going to have to have that third-party evaluation of the impact. We have to have

a net-positive return on investment.” The other key part of the ruling gives courts the power to determine if the benefits received were equal to the expenditures a city is offering. In the past, judges gave municipalities the benefit of the doubt in determining that on their own. Schwab said as long as there are direct benefits that can be measured, cities like Chandler will be able to offer incentives to companies considering setting up shop inside city limits. Davidson said Arizona still has other attributes attractive to businesses, including its weather. Still, it increases the challenge when a company is looking at multiple states as a possible landing spot. “They don’t have many tools already,” she said. “If you want to bring a hotel to an area that has no hotels, your options are pretty limited.”

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riends, relatives and a Chandler pizzeria are rallying to the widow of one of the people who lost their lives in a mid-air collision between a plane and a helicopter at Chandler Municipal Airport. Helicopter flight student Michael Papendick, 34, of Ahwatukee, and his instructor, Jessica Brandal, 26, of Kansas, lost their lives in the fiery collision. A flight instructor and a student who were in the plane survived. Mr. Papendick, who had only started taking lessons four weeks earlier, left behind his wife Rebecca and his daughter Aubrey, who marked her first birthday 17 days after her father’s death. A gofundme.com account has been set up in his name and Zzeeks Pizza & Wings, 4050 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, is holding a raffle, selling single tickets for $5 or five tickets for $20 to win pizza for a year. The drawing is Oct. 25. Sara Richard Lima, the widow’s mother, said her daughter and Michael met in massage therapy school and hit it off after working together. They married in December 2019. They had recently moved to Ahwatukee after he completed a 7-year stint with the Navy and were deciding their

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Times Square display salutes Chandler teen BY KEN SAIN Staff Writer

any high school students across the country dream of seeing their photo flash above New York City’s Times Square someday. For Casteel High senior Samantha Derivan, it’s just another thing to cross off her to do list. She has already crossed off a lot on that list, including being captain of the cheer squad as well as an athlete, a model, ballerina and dance teacher. So when her photo flashed on a Times Square billboard on Sept. 18, it was a nice moment. Samantha said her modeling agency sent her an email letting her know she was one of the people selected. “I was crying because I was so happy,” she said. The display was of 500 people with Down syndrome that New York City and the National Down Syndrome Society do annually on the morning of their Buddy Walk. Samantha’s mother, Therese Derivan, submitted a photo of her daughter to the

“I just want people to feel, like in the future, that whatever they want to do in life … you can be the person who you are meant to be, instead of being something that you’re not. You don’t have to be perfect. Do your best, don’t give up, and don’t forget, you can do this.” Samantha plans to keep modeling after graduation, among other things. She also wants to pursue singing, dancSamantha Derivan, seen here with her mother, Therese ing and acting. Her caretaker Derivan of Chandler, was thrilled to see her photo flash of four years said this career across a Times Square billboard last month. path was not unexpected. (Special to the Arizonan) “I was not surprised because Sam has always been society that had been taken by a local stylish, and loved the camera,” said Ella professional photographer. Therese said Wood, who works with Samantha in dealshe figured it had to be a great photo being with various challenges. “She doesn’t cause most people chosen are younger. mind being in front of a crowd.” Samantha said she was happy to be Next up for the busy senior is ballet. chosen as a role model. She is scheduled to be part of Ballet AriOctober is Down Syndrome Awarezona’s Nutcracker performance. ness month.

Samantha’s career dreams are not a surprise to her mother. “We were riding in an elevator once, and suddenly she struck a runway model pose just before the doors open, because there might be somebody on the other side,” Therese said. “That’s when we knew she was probably going to be a model. “She knows what the camera is, and loves being in front of it.” Therese said they wanted to be in Times Square for the display, but because of COVID concerns they had to watch it online. “It was sad not being there but still exciting to see it anyway. You can see Sam’s reaction on her Instagram page and she was so happy.”

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sister-in-law Rachel Lima, who organized the gofundme fundraiser. “His sense of humor was unmatched, and he was one of the rare individuals that always brought light and joy to everyone he crossed paths with. “He made a tremendous impact on our lives and will leave an even larger hole in our hearts, but we find comfort in knowing that he passed doing what he loved most – flying.” He is survived by his wonderful wife, Becca and their precious infant baby girl Aubrey, who will grow up having never known her father and how much he loved her. She was only two weeks shy of her first birthday. Becca Papendick, who declined to be interviewed for this story, said she still doesn’t know what happened but was told “he and Jess were about to land” when the accident occurred. Both victims were part of the Dodge City, Kansas Community College DC3 Flight Instructor Program, which operates out of Chandler Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration released a statement after the incident that said the single-engine Piper PA-28 and a Robinson R22 helicopter “collided in the vicinity of Chandler Municipal Airport” and that “the helicopter crashed near the airport and the airplane landed safely on the runway with damaged landing gear.” The National Transportation Safety Board is in charge of the investigation and it is unknown when it might have a preliminary report on the mishap.

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Chandler increases landlord incentive for housing program

The city has increased from $400 to $1,000 its incentive for each property a landlord enters into the Housing Choice Voucher or Section 8 program. In addition, the program has been expanded to include families participating in the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) and TBRA (Tenant Based Rental Assistance) programs. The program provides landlords a steady monthly cash flow and payment stability. Tenants pay a designated percentage of their income towards rent and utilities while Chandler Housing pays the remainder directly to the landlord. Information: chandleraz.gov/landlords. Or email at lilia.sanchez-gonzalez@chandleraz.gov or 480-782-3248 to address any speci�ic questions.

Chandler’s iconic war plane to move again to Veterans Oasis

Chandler’s iconic war plane is moving for the third time since it was installed

60 years ago. The F-86d Sabre Dog plane has been a landmark in the city since it was loaned by the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force to recognize the role the city played to Williams Air Force Base. It’s first home was at A.J. Chandler Park. It was moved to the corner of Delaware Street and Chandler Boulevard in the 1980s. That corner is where airmen often waited for a ride back to the base after visiting the city. It is scheduled to be moved this month to Veterans Oasis Park, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Road where there will be a park for the new Field of Honor veterans memorial. The F86d Sabre Dog was used from 1951 through 1961 and set several speed records during its time, including its best of 715 miles per hour.

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Hooked on a Feeling is the entertainment for this month’s Sonoran Sunset Series. The band known for playing hits from the 1950s is scheduled to play starting at

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Even Zombies play tennis at Chandler center

Even a zombie likes to stay fit. Play for Life Zombie Apocalypse is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at Chandler Tennis Center, 2250 S. McQueen Road. Zombie costumes must be movable and should not obstruct the safety of play.

The Chandler Fire Department is hosting a free open house at Station No. 10, 5211 S. McQueen Road. It takes place from 9 a.m. until noon, Saturday, Nov. 6. The department hopes to educate residents about its services and share safety, fire prevention and emergency preparedness tips. There is no cost. Officials will offer tours and conduct blood pressure checks and distributing drowning prevention information. For more information, call 480-7822120 or visit ChandlerAZ.gov/�ire.

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t’s not often you can buy some drinks and help a cancer victim but the Darwin Wall Real Estate Team does just that with its annual pub crawl. This time, the Chandler realty company’s eighth annual Save Second Base Pub Crawl aims to raise money to help 44-year-old Scottsdale single mom Rachel Ivy, who for the last year has been fighting an aggressive form of breast cancer. For a $60 ticket, people can cruise nine Chandler bars over Oct. 22-23 and get a drink at each. They also will get a State Forty-Eight t-shirt, and a swag bag filled with goodies donated by the event’s 40+ sponsors. Money goes to the nonprofit Save Second Base, which then donates the money to a woman fighting cancer. Last year, Wall and his team raised $15,000 for their designated beneficiary. Participating bars this year are Craft 64, San Tan Brewery, Murphy’s Law Irish Pub, Bourbon Jacks, American Tavern, The Local Chandler, Puro Cigar Bar, Sa-

Left: Rachel Ivey of Scottsdale was diagnosed in October 2020 with an aggressive form of breast cancer. She is the designated beneﬁciary of the Darwin Wall Real Estate Team’s eighth annual Chandler pub crawl, slated for Oct. 22-23. Right: The Darwin Wall Real Estate Team in Chandler has been helping women ﬁghting cancer with its Chandler pub crawls. (Special to the Arizonan) sha’s Kitchen & Cocktails, Quarthaus and The Stillery. People can buy tickets at savesecond-

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Help sought for wreaths on veterans’ graves

from the community to achieve the goal of sponsoring 2,800 wreaths.” According to the U.S. Department of Defense, the Maine family that started

this tradition got an eager reception to their proposal. “Several volunteers stepped up to help, including veterans from American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts and a truck company owner who transported the wreaths to Arlington, Virginia, where a small ceremony was held at the cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,” according to department. This remained a small yearly tradition for nearly 15 years until a photo taken at the 2005 ceremony went viral. “Almost immediately, thousands of people wanted to know how to help or how they could begin a similar tradition in their states,” the Defense Department said. By 2008, it had become a tradition at dozens of cemeteries across the country and has continued to grow, with more than 2.2 million graves across the country now decorated with a wreath at more than 2,100 cemeteries. Chandler’s annual event consists of laying out the wreaths and a memorial ceremony. Volunteers will begin gathering around 8 a.m. for light refreshments and the laying of the wreaths will begin

at 9 a.m., Whitaker said. “Each wreath symbolizes the commitment to remember and honor our nation’s veterans and teach our children about freedom and the sacrifice required to maintain our freedom,” Whitaker said. There will be an educational activity for children to help them learn about veterans. “As wreaths are laid, we ask that the volunteers respectfully remember the veteran by saying the veteran’s name aloud,” Whitaker said. The formal ceremony will start at 10 a.m. and will be streamed on Facebook Live on the Valley of the Sun Cemetery, Chandler Elks, and the Exchange Clubs of Chandler and Phoenix Facebook pages. Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery has been serving Chandler and the East Valley since 1963. Between now and Nov. 30, people can sponsor a wreath for $15. They can also sponsor a family pack of four wreaths for $60. Small business sponsorships of $150 support 10 wreaths. To make a donation: reathsacrossamerica.org/AZ0084P.

She admits, they got a late start so they were not able to put together an opposition statement in the information pamphlet that was sent to voters. Still, they are doing what they can, distributing Facebook and YouTube videos. She said they were also invited to speak at a community gathering at Sun Lakes. “If we saw appreciable raises to our teachers, if we saw teachers who had more things in the classrooms to use for the students, that would be great, we’d support that 100 percent,” she said. “But we’re not, the teachers we speak with, the most anyone has got is a $25 a month raise, that’s not even a cost of living increase.” Jones called the administration bloated, pointing out there are 29 people in those jobs. Dan Bilder, another parent, said there are two reasons why he opposes allowing CUSD to spend more than the state limit. “The first one is there are fewer students than before,” Bilder said. “And the

second one is that the public schools – I don’t know when exactly that started, but perhaps like in the last five, 10 years – have changed completely in character. Radicals have been elected to the school board, real zealots.” He asserted a large amount of money in their budgets to further an agenda that he said reminds him of his native Germany before World War II. Both parents said they are concerned about Critical Race Theory being introduced into schools. CRT has been around for more than 40 years but has become a lightning rod in the past year for clashes between groups of parents and between parents and school boards. Its proponents say it challenges everyone to look at systemic racism in their daily lives as a first step toward correcting that injustice. Opponents say it can make some people feel guilty while telling others they are victims, dividing them. Gov. Doug Ducey signed into law this summer a couple of bills that prevent Critical

Race Theory from being taught at Arizona schools. The first law states students cannot be taught that one race, ethnic group or sex is in any way superior to another. The second bans the state and local governments from requiring employees engage in orientation, training or therapy that suggests they are inherently racist, sexist or oppressive. The school measure is on hold – along with a ban on mask and vaccine mandates in schools – as a result of a judge’s ruling last month that they were tacked on to the state budget bill by the Legislature in violation of the state Constitution. The state Supreme Court is now considering the case. “We want our children to learn to be friends, to learn to work together,” Jones said. “Not be separated. We don’t want a class system for our kids. We don’t want them divided by race.” Both Jones and Bilder admit their late

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he tradition started in 1992 in Maine when a family that owned a tree farm had a surplus of Christmas wreaths and donated the extras to the Arlington National Cemetery to put on its graves. And over the years, that thoughtful act blossomed into a nationwide movement in which anyone can honor deceased veterans by contributing to local organizations that place wreaths on their graves. This year, the Exchange Club of Chandler and its counterpart in Ahwatukee are working with Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery in Chandler for the sixth annual Chandler Wreaths Across America Day event on Dec. 18. Over time, the event has drawn other organizations, including Chandler Elks Lodge #2429 and the Ahwatukee-based Exchange Club of Phoenix. Their goal is to raise enough money to place wreaths on approximately 2,800 veterans’ graves at Valley of the Sun Cemetery. Last year, approximately 1,800 wreaths were sponsored and organizer Mark Whitaker said, “We will need help

Last year, donations supported placing wreaths on 1,800 of the 2,800 veterans’ graves at Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery in Chandler. (Courtesy of Mark Whitaker)

Some parents mobilizing against CUSD override BY KEN SAIN Staff Writer

group of parents of Chandler Unified School District students huddled together following the Sept. 22 Governing Board meeting, unhappy about where they see the district heading. They decided it was time to do something about it. “This was born out of the frustration,” said Ruth Jones, one of the parents. “Because parents are going to meetings, … and nothing is changing. We just decided that if we band together, we have more of an ability to make a difference.” Their first priority is leading the opposition to the district’s override election. Voters are currently deciding whether to re-authorize CUSD spending 15 percent over than the budget limit the state gives them. Jones said 15 to 20 people are meeting regularly. They’ve created a Facebook group, Powerparent.

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n organization of volunteers that helped thousands of East Valley schoolchildren this year despite the pandemic is gearing up to celebrate this achievement at a fashion show and luncheon. The Assistance League of East Valley has scheduled its Friends and Fashion luncheon at noon Oct. 24 at the Holiday Inn in Chandler, 1200 W. Ocotillo Road. League members will model clothing from Judy Wear Boutique and hold a silent auction for an array of items, many of which make ideal holiday gifts. Judy Wear Boutique, 950 E. Riggs Road, Chandler, boast ladies wear that is “fun and functional.” The nonprofit hopes others from the community will join its members to learn more about the organization and consider joining their efforts as it marks its 25th anniversary. “Looking back at all we’ve been

Marsha Calhoun, left, who chairs the Assistance League of East Valley’s upcoming fashion show and luncheon, and Mary Louise Lansbarkis will be among League members modeling clothing. (Special to the Arizonan)

through this year, and all the wonderful things we’ve still been able to accomplish, we want this to be a fun, casual event with a spirit of celebration,” said Marsha Calhoun of Chandler, the chairperson for the event. “We support so many different areas, and have so many diverse projects we’re passionate about, that there’s something for everyone in this group,” Calhoun said. The Assistance League provided clothing and supplies for over 9,000 elementary school children this year in Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert, Queen Creek and Tempe. Members also supplied 575 homeless teens in Gilbert and Chandler with clothing, shoes, hygiene items, food, bus passes and academic support. Volunteers delivered over 5,000 assault survivor kits to local agencies, and currently are providing regular social events for two adult daycare centers. They awarded 13 college scholarships this year. “With the help of a county grant, the

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group was able to achieve all this despite having to close their thrift shop for part of the year and limit its hours of operation,” a spokeswoman noted. The nonprofit says on its website that it “assesses the unmet needs of the community and addresses these needs through its programs, which are evaluated annually and adjusted when necessary.” Its philanthropic programs are funded by events such as the luncheon as well as by individual, corporate and foundation donations. The Assistance League Thrift Shop, at 2326 N. Alma School Rd. in Chandler, is now open Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The silent auction will include jewelry; golf, and goat yoga packages; tickets for the Phoenix Suns and a Gammage theater production; and certificates for specialty floral items and DJ services. Tickets are $50 and are available at the Thrift Shop or at assistanceleague. org/east-valley/friends-and-fashion-luncheon.

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Chandler Library unveils public ‘Makery’ BY KEN SAIN Staff Writer

he Chandler Library’s new Makery space allows for some amazing things, such as allowing a grandmother to show off her tech skills to an unbelieving grandson. “One time a grandmother made a 3D print for her grandson and told her grandson she created it from scratch,” said Stacey Akahoshi, the Makery librarian. “The grandson was just like, ‘No you didn’t. How do you know how to do this?’ “And then the grandmother came back into me and was like, ‘I impressed my grandson so much because he doesn’t know how to do this and I do now.’” The library’s Makery has three different rooms and some high-tech equipment that most people with a valid library card can use free of charge: a project room houses a 3D printer and sewing machine; a lab is connected to a laser writer; and a studio allows for shooting photos, videos or podcasts. The equipment must be reserved in advance and can be used for up to four hours or two hours a day, depending which room you’re using. There are some age restrictions and anyone using the equipment will need to undergo some online training for safety reasons. The library officially opened its Makery on Tuesday. It took four years to get there. Abigail Nersesian, the downtown branch administrative librarian, had the idea to upscale a project room and said the pandemic delayed the opening. But she expects it will see a lot of use soon. “We’re going to see people come in to make things for their Etsy stores or make a custom wedding gift for some-

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start may not be enough to defeat the override question. However, they said their work is just beginning as they look ahead to next year’s school board election, when two seats will be up for grabs. “In addition to this short-term goal, we have long-term goals in the next year to get more information on the candidates; vet them properly,” Jones said. “That’s one

City officials and community leaders celebrated the grand opening of the Chandler Library's new Makery last week. (David Minton/Arizonan Staff Photographer) one else,” Nersesian said. One possible use Nersesian suggested is for anyone who is thinking of starting a business and needs that equipment to develop a prototype. They could use the space to learn the equipment and make their product without having to invest thousands of dollars into the equipment. “It is a natural evolution of our library services to create new spaces and programs where anyone can become a maker by exploring both emerging technologies, and traditional fabrication skills,” said Rachelle Kuzyk, the library’s manager. One of the reasons it took years to open the Makery is because they wanted to make it as safe as possible. Staff had to go through specialized training and buy special equipment. For example, the laser used in the printer could reflect off some material that someone brings in if they’re not careful. And

lesson learned from how late we’ve been able to start on this project. We need to start now for those elections next year.” Bilder agreed. “The school board elections are even more important,” he said. “The override is an uphill battle, very difficult to defeat. … But to defeat some of the radicals that are going to be up for reelection and get some normal people in there that have the interest of the students and parents in mind, rather than some agenda.”

that could start a fire or blind someone. There are two fire extinguishers near the printer, as well as a fire blanket that would be the first option if possible to

try and salvage the printer. “There are plenty of libraries in schools who use that exact laser printer …, so with that one we knew that there were safety protocols already put in place by them,” said Akahoshi, who worked at a Makery in California before coming to Chandler three years ago to run this one. She said this Makery will be very do-ityourself. However, they will be offering workshops to help people learn how to create their own jewelry with a 3D printer or use a laser printer to engrave a treasured item. To use the studio, you must be 14 or older. To use the laser printer, you need to be at least 16. Akahoshi said this fills part of the library’s mission in giving residents access to tools. “It’s all about access,” she said. “The access you have to technology is huge. … [Intel has] these things there, they have 3D printers their own staff runs and plays with all the time. But, if we don’t spark that young, or we aren’t able to teach these new skills to other people, it will be hard for Intel to continuously be able to hire.”

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age of medical residencies and fellowship programs in Arizona. As a physician and Realtor, I have seen a surge of out-of-state physician residents and full-time physicians who are being heavily recruited to Arizona. The scenario is a familiar one for me as I did this myself in 2003 when moving from the Philadelphia area. I understand that doctors’ needs are two-fold including both residential housing and a medical office.

Knowing what type of office space a physician needs, including the size and number of treatment rooms, waiting room area, ADA requirements, and even sometimes additional space for more sophisticated laser and ultrasound equipment, is vital. To help make this process easier on my clients, I also coordinate closely with commercial agents in my office to find appropriate office spaces to meet individual doctor’s needs. Residential needs can be addressed at the same time by an agent that knows what doctors need in a home – especially now with the increase in telemedicine and the need for a proper well-equipped home office. Other important considerations for incoming physicians include the need for prime home location near enough to reach emergency rooms, hospitals

and the office for convenience and highquality patient care, as well good schools for their children, privacy away from the office, and other unique requirements of doctors and their families. Arizona legislators are planning to hopefully build and fund more medical schools and expand existing programs and residency positions in Arizona. Until then, it’s critical to create the pathway for out-of-state physicians and residents as smooth as possible to find housing and medical office leasing space. With Arizona, and particularly Maricopa County, being one of the fastest growing population areas in the country, certainly there is no doubt physicians in increasing numbers will be needed to fill Arizona’s severe physician shortage. Dr. Bruce Levin is a physician and RE/ MAX Fine Properties agent. Reach him at 602-614-2767 or blevin@fineprop.com.

Last month, the average home in Chandler was about $257 per square foot, bringing selling prices to around $564,000. Chandler has had a steady price increase within the last five years. However, with the projected job influx from Intel, the prices are predicted to increase rapidly. Currently, Chandler ranks #11 in terms of price per square foot – behind Paradise Valley and Scottsdale – but this demand could cause a spike. Chandler won’t be the only city in Arizona affected by this influx. The real estate market in the Phoenix Metro area is currently very competitive, and prices are at record highs. Valley home prices are up approximately 18 percent over this time last year, and Phoenix continues to be listed as one of the cities in the U.S. with the highest year-over-year gains.

The Valley is down to an extremely low inventory with just under 12,000 homes on the market. In a regular market, we usually have a six-month supply, so the market is drastically short of a typical resale inventory. This demand will eliminate the resale home infrastructure and will ultimately drive new residential construction sales. While these new homes will help alleviate part of the housing crisis, another issue arises: the lack of developable land. Gilbert and Chandler are quickly reaching build-out capacity, and in the surrounding area, Mesa is the only city left with land left to develop; in far east Mesa, there are large tracts of state land that could be used for residential development. With the inventory of homes for sale falling short, Intel will drive rental demand, but the outlook on rentals is grim.

Typical rental rates used to fall around $1.45 per square foot in 2020, but rental rates have shot up in recent months, reaching about $1.75 per square foot. Inventory has reached an all-time low, with limited rentals available in popular neighborhoods. Build-to-rent is the new trend in the Arizona market, and developers are constructing new single-family homes at a rapid pace, but the projects in the pipeline aren’t enough to support this uptick in demand. With Intel adding demand, the real estate market will likely remain hot. We saw homes in Chandler appreciate more than 25.3 percent year over year and with all these factors considered, it will likely continue to rise. Eugene Quackenbush is a Valley broker and founding Opendoor employee who helped create getyournest.com.

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he United States will be facing a severe shortage of physicians – between 54,100 and 139,000 doctors – in just over a decade. State Rep. Joanne Osborne said, “Arizona’s physician shortage is even more acute, ranking 42nd in the country for active primary care physicians, at 77.9 per 100,000 population.” At this rate, the state only meets just 44 percent of our primary physician needs, according to estimates. Due to this severe shortage, the Osborne introduced a bill to try and tackle the shortage of homegrown talent. Money from this bill, if approved, would be used for several key initiatives, including increasing recruitment of outof-state physicians because of the short-

Intel expansion likely to heat up housing market BY EUGENE QUACKENBUSH Arizonan Guest Writer

ntel, the U.S.-based semiconductor chip manufacturer, recently announced big plans to invest and expand its footprint at its Chandler-based power plant. The company is dedicating $20 billion to construction for two new facilities, bringing over 21,000 job opportunities to the area. With this influx of jobs, many experts are saying the estimated three-year project will inevitably affect the residential real estate market within the East Valley. Despite Chandler’s population of just over 250,000 people, the city has only been averaging 350 active listings per month that are on the market for a short 23 days.

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Neighbors Who Care slates Chandler senior club serves conference on aging cognitively impaired

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eighbors Who Care is in the business of helping seniors in the Sun Lakes corridor remain independent as they age. It also helps the community by providing resources and learning about aging. That’s why, when it became clear its former fall event had run its course, the we thought of seeking out the best minds and most experienced in the art of aging well to help educate the scores of Southeast Valley baby boomers who were turning 65. Neighbors Who Care will hold its free Aging Made Easier Conference 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 13 with limited seating at Tumbleweed Recreation Center, 745 E. Germann Road, Chandler, senior services vendors can answer your ques-

tions and help you age with ease. The conference is free but people must register at Eventbrite.com and search Aging Made Easier to register or call Neighbors Who Care at 480-895-7133 X170. A light breakfast and snacks will be offered and Chandler Councilwoman Christine Ellis is honorary chair. Speakers include Elaine Poker-Yount, Visiting Angels, whose topic is “10 Things Nobody Tells You When You Age.” She will outline the critical eldercare practices to engage, provide crucial decision-making indicators and clarify common misconceptions. Brian Browne, Cognitive Care Management President and Cleveland Clinic research consultant, will speak on “Understanding and Preparing for the Dynamics of Aging.” Comedian Mark Cordes will perform.

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Long-term care insurance benefits everyone BY KIMBERLY AKERS

eniors 80 and older are dubbed as “The Greatest Generation” because they have seen so much, and experienced so much. The Greatest Generation has done a fantastic job at planning for their retirement; thus, many seniors purchased long-term care insurance policies. There are three reasons why: To not be a burden. Seniors do not want to place the cost or burden on loved ones. Sons and daughters discover these policies are helpful financially. Loved ones may still be primary caretakers and/or decision makers but a longterm care insurance policy lessens the burden and stress on the adult children. Planners. Most seniors want to stay at home and age in place. As independent planners, many seniors have their home paid in full and use the retirement income to save. When seniors may

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ith students across the country returning to the classroom and adults returning to the workplace and gathering in person, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predicts that the second flu season of the COVID-19 pandemic will be significantly more active than last year. But, the good news is that there are three simple steps everyone can take to help protect themselves, their loved ones and communities: 1. Get the Flu Shot: Make sure to get the flu shot, and get it as early as possible. Most health care providers advise getting your flu vaccine in early fall. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), early results show that only about half (50% – 55%) of U.S. adults received the flu vaccine last year. The rate of vaccination among children dropped from 62% in 2019-2020 to 58% in 2020-2021, which could be attributed to remote learning and greater isolation than in previous years. Everyone in the household should get the flu vaccine. With COVID-19 variants

making people sicker than previously seen, getting the vaccine and protecting yourself from the flu can keep your immune system healthy. Some studies have even found that individuals who contracted COVID-19 but received the flu shot were less likely to require treatment from an emergency department or intensive care unit. Also, if you fall within the CDC’s recommendations for COVID-19 boosters, you should consider getting both at the same time. 2. Practice healthy hygiene: Continue to practice healthy hygiene habits like washing your hands regularly and wearing a mask when appropriate. This means wearing a mask while shopping indoors, or attending an indoor event with a crowd of people. 3. Stay home when sick: Stay home and avoid contact with others if you aren’t feeling well. Many of the symptoms of COVID-19 and flu look alike – including fever, cough, muscle aches and sore throat – and knowing the difference can only be done through testing. Get tested if you develop any of these symptoms to rule out COVID-19 since its symptoms can often become more serious.

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alking about the need for extra help can be a new experience for many older adults. Often people confuse additional support with giving up their independence. But today’s senior living communities are far different than you might think. The experts at The Village at Ocotillo recommend starting an open discussion about health and lifestyle preferences as well as future care needs. Here are a few suggestions that may help start meaningful conversations: Begin early. Perhaps the most important advice offered is to start the conversation early. It is never too soon to talk about wishes, preferences, and desires when it comes to lifestyle preferences, personal care and support. Waiting until the need for help has become urgent can lead to hurried deci-

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here are some obvious aspects of the high school experience that students have missed out on during the pandemic – proms, hanging out with friends at school, even sitting in the same classrooms with their teachers. But there have been some less obvious aspects as well. “We are hearing from principals that students still are having a hard time going in, and being able to volunteer in spaces, because COVID is still in existence,” said Dr. Jennifer Fletcher, Chandler Unified School District’s executive director of accountability, assessment and research. For many high school students, community service is a vital part of their learning experience. It’s also a key part

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Perry High senior Moira MacCatherin is one of the lucky Chandler Unified students seeking a community service gig: she actually has found agencies that need volunteers. (Pablo Robles)

Murder most fun on Aprende school stage ARIZONAN NEWS STAFF

group of Aprende Middle School students have murder on their minds these days. But don’t worry, it’s just the Jaguar Players rehearsing their lines for the presentation of a play titled “How to Host a Murder Mystery Dinner Party” a 7 p.m. Oct. 22-23 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 2324 at Aprende, 777 Desert Breeze Blvd., Chandler. The plot thickens as host Miss Penelope Chrysler-Michelin presents her proven, 15-step process to dinner guests at her seminar when an unexpected guest appears on the proverbial dark and stormy night, according to a summary by the author. And if you want to see how it ends, you might want to attend all four shows because each one will have a different climax. “I’ve always wanted to do a murder mystery with the Jaguar Players and this

Maly Plenn, 13, and Benjamin Shafer, 12, rehearse for the presentation of “How to Host a Murder Mystery Dinner Party” at Aprende Middle School in Chandler Oct. 23-24. (Pablo Robles)

script jumped out to me because it kind of pokes fun at the genre,” explained drama teacher Marisa Brady. “It also offered a lot of flexibility when it came to the cast and any COVID restrictions we might have.” Brady said the script comes with 14 assorted endings to pick from. “After we had a couple of rehearsals where the students developed their characters, I chose which characters would be the murderers,” she said. “It’s really fun rehearsing all 4 endings and we can’t wait for people to come to multiple performances to see the different endings.” “Everyone is having a great time with their characters and the scripts,” Brady added. “I have really encouraged them to bring their characters to life and lean in to the cheesiness that is a murder mystery. It’s very silly and we are embracing it.” This is also a momentous show for the

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when all hospitals were trying to keep people away to keep their staffs healthy. “At first it was really difficult, because everything was shut down,” Moira said. “For my own family’s safety, I didn’t know how much I wanted to be out.” Moira had been working with HonorHealth as a member of its Medical Explorers club throughout high school. That gave her an edge when a volunteering opportunity came up. Last December, she helped staff a drivethrough lane for people who were eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19. “The vaccine was honestly one of the most fun times I’ve had volunteering or not in my whole life,” she said. “It was absolutely incredible. The cars, the people in them, were crying because they were so excited to receive this vaccine. “I know a lot of times volunteering you don’t feel that community, like just be-

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young thespians as the Jaguars have not had a live in-person production in more than two years. But for this cast, it’s also special because most have never been on stage before. “Everyone is really excited to be able to perform, whether they have performed before or not,” Brady said. The play takes place in a mansion so the set has two stories. “We actually repurposed the set from

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cause you’re volunteering doesn’t mean you feel community support but at the vaccine clinic you absolutely did.” It was that experience, plus her work with the Medical Explorers, that helped her land another volunteer job, this time in the neonatal intensive care unit at Shea Medical in Scottsdale. “It was being on that nursing unit that really inspired me to apply to become a nurse,” the Chandler resident said. Moira said she’s been accepted into the nursing program at Arizona State University. Perry High counselor Gregg said she’s one of the lucky ones to have found a volunteer job during the pandemic. Others who have been looking have not. “It’s really unfortunate and disappointing for them, but none of us have had to live through a pandemic, at least in my lifetime,” Gregg said. “It’s definitely taken a toll.” Gregg said community service op-

portunities teach students responsibility and accountability. Those jobs help them mature, in addition to giving them some valuable experience in a field they are passionate about. “There’s infinite value in it, both for the businesses and the students,” Gregg said. She said the highly-motivated students are pursuing opportunities in medical, engineering, and cybersecurity. CUSD does not make community service a requirement for graduation. Both Gregg and Moira agreed with that policy, but they would strongly encourage it. “When you make something a requirement, you might get people not doing it for the right reason, or not putting forth their best effort,” Moira said. “People can volunteer without it being required, that’s part of the beauty of it. You don’t have to [have it] be required to benefit your community.”

our canceled musical from 2020, ‘The Addams Family,’” Brady said, explaining that the student crew and some of their relatives “worked so hard in building it, we wanted to make sure we were able to use it. “Our student scenic artists have worked hard at transforming it into our mansion and even created some original artwork that will be featured on the set,” she added. There are two casts and two crews so each gets a chance to perform twice. Tickets are $7 general admission, $4

teachers/students and are available at jaguarplayers.org/shop. The Red Cast includes: Darcy Sylvester, Harper Hunsaker, Erin Chiu, Sydney Willey, Elia Rodden, Taryn Lawson, Chris Williams, Bee Hertel, Mason Johnson, Lily Young, Oliver Whittington, Avalon Bryan, Silas Mottem and Henry Hunsker. Making up the Yellow Cast are Grace Wombacher, Reagan Schapiro, Molly Plenn, Ilina Bush, Lexie Goyette, Caitlyn Wendell, Benjamin Shafer, Madeline Chiu, Sienna Figueroa, Miriam Spencer, William Vail, Bella Arriola-Hansen,

Charles Quillan and Parker Jay. The crew includes Charlotte Gould, Mikayla Cooper, Samantha Marsh, Audrey Ballard, Lexie Hoskin, Gabby Anthony, Chloe Cherington, Diana Spellman, Talyn Hill, Adelaide Marquis, Alison Chapman, Soren Knudson-Krantz, Ted Hertel, Tatum Scott, June Keryk, Jason Brown, Molly Malone, Ella Wohl, Olive Leonardi, Victoria Fowler, Callan Wolf, Cate Maney, Aaliyah Armijo, Ace Fuson, Cali Armstrong, Megan Seitz, Alaina Holmberg, Dylan French, Charlie Russell, Lola Ruelas, Layne Law and Addi Stewart.

service and reach of both St. Vincent de Paul and East Valley JCC.” East Valley JCC CEO Rabbi Michael Beyo is equally excited. “We are thrilled to offer this service to our community in partnership with St. Vincent de Paul and our other partners,” he said. “Many people face hunger each day and we feel that it’s our responsibility to do what we can to help alleviate hunger.” Partial funding for this project was provided by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chandler, a frequent partner of EVJCC community service programs. “I’ve personally known several of the

people associated with the East Valley JCC for years and feel honored to call them my friends,” said Robin Finlinson, community outreach and JustServe Specialist at the Chandler church. “I’m thrilled that our congregations are able to work together often to help people in need in various ways now including the kosher food bank.” The food pantry is open to all. Registrations must be made a week in advance. Those who sign up will pick up pre-packaged bags of nonperishable food 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month outside the EVJCC in the back parking lot at Alma School and Ray roads.

There is no delivery at this time. Sign up for the pickup at evjcc.org/foodpantry by Oct. 20. Volunteers are needed to help assemble bags of groceries each month. For the first distribution, volunteers are needed at the EVJCC at 4 p.m. Oct. 26, to help prepare the bags and then 10 a.m.1 p.m. Oct. 27 to help distribute the food. Those interested in volunteering can sign up at evjcc.org/foodpantry. The East Valley JCC is a center whose mission is to provide “social, cultural and educational activities to engage families and individuals through Jewish values throughout their lifetime.”

Last December, Moira helped staff a drivethrough lane for people who were eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19. (Special to the Arizonan)

Kosher food pantry starting in Chandler this month ARIZONAN NEWS STAFF

he East Valley Jewish Community Center in Chandler is starting a monthly kosher food pantry this month and it’s an ecumenical effort. The JBox Food Pantry, starting Oct. 27, is being organized in partnership with St. Vincent de Paul Society. “We are honored to be part of making this important pantry possible for the community,” society Director of Food Services Danielle McMahon said. “Not only is it a chance to make sure no person goes hungry, but also an opportunity to combine the great kindness,

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Chandler aims to grow municipal airport business BY KEN SAIN Staff Writer

ity officials want to make one thing very clear: Don’t expect to see American or United planes landing at Chandler Airport. “When we think of airports, we think of Sky Harbor, we think of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway. We don’t think of small regional or general-aviation airports,” City Manager Joshua Wright said. “They’re not designed to be a passenger airport and that’s never been the plan for Chandler.” Wright said the airport will remain focused on business and executive travel only. To help it with that mission, the city is currently reviewing applications to manage the airport – the third busiest of its kind in the Valley. Deer Valley and

The city’s master plan for the Chandler Airport shows the location of existing facilities. (City of Chandler)

Mesa’s Falcon Field rank ahead of it. Wright said the need for the position became apparent after City Council reviewed its plan for the airport and the surrounding airpark last summer. “It comes from the Council’s … renewed commitment to growing the airport and the airpark area,” Wright said. “I think we’ve realized in the last few years it’s one of the last frontiers in terms of the growth of Chandler.” He said it is time for a higher level of leadership and management. The person hired will be responsible for the daily operations at the airport, as well as assisting with the development projects inside the airport’s fences. The city makes clear in its posting that it is looking for someone with economic development experience.

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Global café-bakery picks Chandler for 1st state foray ARIZONAN NEWS STAFF

café-bakery chain with more than 1,000 locations worldwide has picked Chandler for its first foray into Arizona. After eyeing the market for the past year, 85° C Bakery & Café has selected the growing Chandler Ranch at 1920 W. Chandler Blvd. near Dobson Road with the help of NewQuest Properties. A NewQuest spokesperson said the café signed a long-term lease for 3,555 sf in Chandler Ranch “after witnessing first-hand the strong attendance at 99 Ranch Market’s recent grand opening.” “85° C Bakery & Café knows the type of redevelopment we’re doing. The 99 Ranch opening was a shining example of the high demand in the Chandler market,” said Naoyuki Kondo, an associate with NewQuest Properties’ Asia-Pacific Retail team. The sweet shop will open in spring 2022. Another NewQuest tenant in Texas,

Somisomi Soft Serve & Taiyaki, also has jumped on board at Chandler Ranch. It will open in early 2022, backfilling 1,470 square feet previously occupied by Tao Healing. NewQuest’s Asia-Pacific Retail team is focused on assembling a destination mix of Asian, Mexican, Mediterranean and American restaurants and eclectic shopping experiences. Other businesses opening by year’s end include Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, Uncle Lee’s Kitchen, Meet Fresh and Ramen Hood. “These are new-to-market brands, in many cases, that are well-known to people who’ve relocated or are visiting from California and Texas,” Kondo said. Heather Nguyen, development partner of the specialized group, is partnering with Kondo on Chandler Ranch’s leasing. They have been targeting new-to-market internationally recognized brands for the 117,565-square-foot redevelop-

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85° C Bakery & Café is bringing its world famous operation to Chandler early next year.

(Special to the Arizonan)

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Wright said most of the airpark outside the fences has already been developed. A presentation to Council in August said only 470 acres remain to be developed in the more-than-3,000-acre airpark. “It’s actually further along than most people would think,” Wright said. “But we also need to make sure that we’re very careful and very strategic about those last few pieces, to make sure they are exactly the right use and they fully complement the existing business sector there.” Chandler Economic Development Director Micah Miranda said the city is pursuing businesses that fit within its strategic plan. Those include aerospace, high tech, software, and health care businesses, among others. “If they don’t align with the strategic plan, we’re very protective of that space,” he said. “We will work with them to find an alternative space that might work better.”

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The City of Chandler will hold a Special Bond Election on Nov. 2, 2021

La Ciudad de Chandler llevará a cabo una Elección Especial de Bonos el 2 de noviembre de 2021

A bond election is an opportunity for taxpayers to decide what community improvements or enhancements they are willing to pay for through property taxes.

Una elección de bonos es una oportunidad para que los contribuyentes de impuestos decidan qué mejoramientos o realces comunitarios están dispuestos a pagar a través de los impuestos sobre la propiedad.

Will your property tax rates increase? No.

¿Aumentarán sus tasas de impuestos sobre la propiedad? No.

Learn more about what this bond election means for you and our City at the web address below.

Aprenda más sobre lo que esta elección de bonos significa para usted y nuestra Ciudad en el sitio web a continuación.

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Miranda and Wright said a key part of the new manager’s job will be working with new businesses inside the airport fences. “We actually provided, I think for the first time, compared to the previous airport master plans, a little more detail about the types of businesses that could locate within the airport fence line,” Wright said. He said the city has a request for pro-

posals out right now for a possible business next to the airport’s terminal. Changes to the city’s master plan for the airpark are expected to be before Council for approval this week. Wright, who was acting airport manager before he became acting city manager, said building relationships will be a key part of the job. “There’s a lot of different stakeholders at the airport,” Wright said. “You have your hobbyist pilot, that is just doing for recreational purposes, and who

just loves flying, and we welcome those people at Chandler Airport; there’s businesses that are physically located, that is their livelihood, on the airport, that are leasing land from the city, that’s an important stakeholder; you have people who fly for a living, charter aircraft or other services that are here a lot, that you want to build relationships with. “And of course, certainly not least of that, is the community around the area, all the businesses outside in the airpark area, there’s some great neighborhoods there,

you want to build those relationships.” Chris Andres is the airport planning administrator. His primary focus has been securing both federal and state grants that supply most of the funding needed to run and improve the airport. Wright said Andres has a background in economic development and will be a key player in advocating for the airport with the businesses inside the airpark. The new manager, once hired, will focus on daily operations and working with the businesses inside the airport’s fences.

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According to the airport master plan, there are basically four kinds of operations at the facility, detailed in the chart on the previous page: Air carrier, with aircraft greater than 60 seats and/or a maximum payload of 18,000 pounds; air taxi, commuter and for-hire general aviation aircraft; military planes and helicopters; and all other aviation activity from small ultralights to large business jets. “From 2007 through 2011, operations declined 39.1 percent likely due to the effects of the national economic recession during that period,” the master plan says. “Activity at CHD has picked up since 2011. Data for last year were not available. (City of Chandler)

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ment. “Chandler Ranch, like our centers in Dallas and Houston, lets consumers explore and experience the best of the best of international cuisines,” Nguyen said. “In the near future, we’re hoping we’ll have leases in hand with several new-toArizona retailers as well.” “Chandler boasts the largest Asian population in Arizona, making it a natural fit demographically for Houston-based NewQuest’s innovative development/redevelopment concept,” she added. 85° C Bakery & Café opened its first store in the U.S. in 2008 in Irvine, Calif. Today, it has 67 shops in five states. According to the cafe’s website, found-

er Cheng-Hsueh Wu visited a cafe in a five-star hotel and “realized that the prices were set way too high for people to enjoy on a whim.” He decided to open “a cafe that provides premium coffee, bread, and cake at affordable prices” and his business has been featured in numerous major TV shows and magazines. “The name 85ºC comes from the idea that the perfect brewing temperature for espresso coffee is 85º Celsius,” it adds. “Each cup of coffee is individually brewed with Guatemalan coffee beans for a smooth, rich taste. … Each store features an in-shop bakery with over 50 varieties of pastries baked fresh hourly. Our gourmet cakes are uniquely crafted by our award-winning master chefs.”

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Kyrene school override fills critical needs BY THE KEEP KYRENE STRONG PAC

oters in the Kyrene School District will have the opportunity to continue the existing Maintenance and Operations (M & O) budget override this coming November, with no tax rate increase. M & O Override dollars represent approximately $13.8 million in the District’s current budget. These critical dollars are used to reduce class sizes by funding the equivalent of 200 additional teacher positions, to fund special area instruction in art, music foreign language, and PE, and to provide student support services such as counselors, psychologists, occupational and physical therapy, academic and behavior support, speech, vision and hearing services. In 2017, voters approved continuation of the override by a vote of 63 percent to 37 percent. This existing budget override expires in 2024, however, if not re-

Kelly fighting for first responders, police

People calling 911 are facing the toughest challenges of their lives. They could be facing threats of death or violence or trying to keep their loved ones safe in the face of extreme danger. That's what I dealt with every workday for over 25 years as a 911 dispatcher in Maricopa County. It was my job to keep those callers calm while also making sure that the help they needed reached them before it was too late. First responders have a tough job. It's their sworn duty to put themselves in dan-

newed, the funding is incrementally reduced starting in 2023. Kyrene’s budget, like other districts across Arizona and the United States, has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal relief dollars are intended for very specific use, and are limited in their availability, that is, those dollars cannot be counted upon in future years to fund key academic services. In spite of budget challenges, Kyrene continues to rank as one of the highest in the state for directing funds to the classroom, (75.1 percent according to the FY20 Auditor General’s Classroom Spending Report), and consistently outperforms peer districts. In administrative costs, Kyrene is consistently among the lowest in administrative costs per pupil in the state. “Kyrene has been providing excellence in education for more than a century, and excellence can only be achieved through the support of the entire community.

Override dollars help Kyrene retain the very best educators, offer a wide variety of programming, and provide the support services that sustain our District’s reputation for excellence,” said Kyrene Superintendent, Laura Toenjes. Kyrene voters have demonstrated that they value quality education as critical to economic development and in maintaining high property values. Local real estate agents report that many families move to Kyrene because of the District’s reputation as a high-performing district. This override campaign has already received endorsements from Tempe and Chandler Mayors Corey Woods and Kevin Hartke; all three legislators from LD18 – Sen. Sean Bowie, Rep. Mitzi Epstein, and Rep. Jennifer Jermaine; Congressman Greg Stanton and former Kyrene Superintendent, Dr. Ben Furlong. Kyrene parents Triné Nelson and Ivan Alfaro are co-chairs for the Keep Kyrene

Strong political action committee that has supported bond and override elections for the past two elections. Nelson stated, “Strong community support is a key driver in the success of the Kyrene School District. I know that ensuring we maintain quality educators and critical support services is something we can all support.” Kyrene is one of the few districts on the ballot this election cycle. Tempe Elementary and Tempe Union High School District don’t have override or bond measures on the ballot, and voters in Chandler Unified’s boundaries have a continuation of their M & O budget override on the ballot. The election will be an all “mail-in” ballot election, and information for returning ballots can be found at recorder. maricopa.gov. Information and updates about the override can be found by following Keep Kyrene Strong on Facebook at facebook. com/KeepKyreneStrong

ger, to run into the fire, to rescue our neighbors facing the worst crises imaginable. It's important that elected officials have our backs. During the worst months of the pandemic, communities had to make tough decisions about how to keep their residents safe in the face of severe budget shortfalls. Fortunately, Mark Kelly stood up for us. He delivered 7.6 billion in funding to Arizona to prevent layoffs of police officers, firefighters and other first responders so they can continue keeping Arizonans safe. Thank you, Mark Kelly, for standing up for law enforcement and first responders. -Louisa Pedraza

Supports Kyrene override as a business owner, parent

having employed many former district students who have helped grow my company into an international business. As a community member, I understand that public schools provide the bedrock of strength for their community and can reach further beyond those goals. The budget override allows the school district to continue to provide excellence as our state is ranked 48th out of 50 in per pupil spending by the state legislature. Without overrides, the outstanding education our local public school provide would be impossible. -Todd McFarlane, President/CEO, McFarlane Toys

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Our family has owned a business in Tempe (within the Kyrene and Tempe Union school boundaries) for nearly thirty years. Our children attended Colina Elementary, Centennial Middle School. Mountain Pointe High School and Desert Vista High School. I am thankful for the excellent education they received, and I am a strong supporter of public education from a parent perspective. However, I am also a strong supporter of public schools as a business owner,

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Hamilton volleyball makes eye-opening statement on national stage BY ZACH ALVIRA Arizonan Sports Editor

t isn’t the first time Hamilton High School’s girls’ volleyball team has competed at a national level with topranked teams from around the country. And it certainly won’t be the last. But the most recent tournament the Huskies were invited to be a part of, the Geico Girls’ Volleyball Invitational, had a bit of a different feel than those the Huskies have played in in year’s past. The tournament featured Mount Notre Dame High School from Ohio, one of the top teams in its home state. It also included Assumption High School from Kentucky which is not only one of the top teams in its home state but the No. 6 team in the country. Lastly, Marymount from Los Angeles, Calif., the top-ranked team in the nation, also took part. It was a four-team tournament that included some of the nation’s best. And Hamilton, the No. 23 ranked team heading into it, shined. “I’m so proud,” said Hamilton head coach Sharon Vanis, who almost became choked up thinking about her team’s performance. “This has been nothing but a great experience for our kids and it makes us better and better. We play like that day in and day out some good things could happen.” Hamilton kicked off the tournament on Friday, Oct. 8 with a come-from-behind win over Assumption. The Huskies found themselves down 2-1 before winning two straight sets to upset one of the best teams in the nation. The win advanced Hamilton to the championship match to face top-ranked Marymount Saturday night. The match was televised nationally on ESPNU. It was the second time in less than a month ESPN’s cameras focused in on Hamilton. In September, the Husky football program hosted Las Vegas power Bishop Gorman,

us special,” Tate said. “We have a bond on and off the court. That bond off the court carries on to it. Especially with the talent we have, it all just comes together.” Tate, who transferred from Skyline two seasons ago, never imagined she would have competed in and won a state title followed by an appearance on ESPNU in a top tournament. But those are the types of opportunities Vanis and Hamilton, like other teams, aim to provide for their players. The national competition helps Hamilton see a variety of looks on the Left: Hamilton’s girls’ volleyball program made a statement last weekend in the Geico Girls’ Volleyball Invitacourt. In Vanis’ eyes, that tional, beating sixth-ranked Assumption from Kentucky and going toe-to-toe with top-ranked Marymount from California. Right: Hamilton coach Sharon Vanis said she was proud of the way her team competed in helps the team in the the national tournament. She believes if they continue to play at a high level thay can once again win a 6A long run when they begin the meat of their AIA state title. (Dave Minton/Arizonan Staff) schedule. Every team Vanis has much in a 3-1 defeat for the tournament the No. 7 ranked team at the time. coached has had its own personality. But if Down 24-7 with just over a minute title. it’s one thing they have in common is their Still, Hamilton’s players didn’t hang to play, the Huskies scored 18 straight works ethic. This year’s team is led by nine points to win in dramatic fashion. Just their heads about the performance. Afseniors, the most ever on the Hamilton like the football program, volleyball ter all, they had just virtually gone toe varsity roster. It’s their leadership and exto toe with the nation’s best team. Hamshowed its ability to fight. perience that has helped this team emerge “I absolutely loved playing against such ilton’s national ranking increased to 18 as a national power this year. high-caliber competition, all the teams after the tournament. And while it won’t be an easy road While it is nice to be recognized, that here are great,” said senior outside hitwith the likes of O’Connor, Perry and ter Jordan Middleton, a USC volleyball isn’t the main focus of the players. DeXavier still looming, Vanis believes this commit. “Playing against the No. 6 team, mya Tate, who was key for Hamilton in year’s team once again can sit atop the that was a fun match for us. I think we the championship match, said the expe6A Conference at the end of the season. really learned a lot. And I thought we did rience of playing out of state teams has “They kind of messed up showing me led to this year’s group to be as confident really good against the No. 1 team. the level of play they were capable of, so “It’s a really good feeling to know what as ever. Earlier in the season Hamilton now I expect them to play like that every we are capable of. I think it really helps played several out-of-state opponents in night,” Vanis said. “If they do, we should a tournament. Beyond that, the Huskies us improve.” hopefully win another title. But there’s Marymount dominated the first set, started the season losing three of their teams out there that can beat us. If we but Hamilton bounced back to win the first five matches before rattling off 21 bring our level of intensity, we should be second 28-26. The Huskies continued straight wins before Marymount. OK.” “I think our chemistry is what makes to battle but the Sailors proved to be too

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Homes For Rent AISO PÚBLICO PUBLIC NOTICE Public Housing Waitlist Opening Close Date Extended Apply from Thursday, 12 p.m. (MST) Oct. 7, 2021. Through Thursday, 12 p.m. (MST) Oct. 21, 2021 The City of Chandler has extended the deadline to submit pre-applications for the Public Housing Waitlist. The new close date is Thursday, 12 p.m. (MST). Oct. 21, 2021. From the pool of all pre-applications submitted, 2,000 pre-applications will be placed on the waitlist by random selection (“lottery”). Pre-applications not selected will be notiﬁed by mail and will have to reapply for assistance when applications are open again. What is a pre-application? A “pre-application” is a short application that gets you on the waitlist for Public Housing. You will only be asked to ﬁll out a (full) “application” for Public Housing when you get near the top of the waitlist in the future. Who can pre-apply? All families and individuals can pre-apply.

Se Extiende la Fecha de Cierre de la Apertura e la Lista de Espera para la Vivienda Pública Haga su solicitud del jueves 7 de octubre de 2021 a las 12 p.m. (tiempo estándar de la montaña) Al jueves 21 de octubre de 2021 a las 12 p.m. (tiempo estándar de la montaña) La Ciudad de Chandler ha extendido la fecha límite para presentar las pre-solicitudes para la Lista de Espera para la Vivienda Pública. La nueva fecha de cierre para las solicitudes es el jueves 21 de octubre de 2021 a las 12 p.m. (tiempo estándar de la montaña). Del grupo de todas las pre-solicitudes que se presenten, 2,000 pre-solicitudes se colocarán en la lista de espera por medio de una selección aleatoria (“lotería”). Las pre-solicitudes que no sean seleccionadas serán notiﬁcadas por correo postal y tendrán que volver a solicitar la asistencia cuando las solicitudes se vuelvan a abrir. ¿Qué es una pre-solicitud? Una “pre-solicitud” es una solicitud corta que le incluye en la lista de espera para la Vivienda Pública. A usted sólo se le pedirá que llene una “solicitud” (completa) para Vivienda Pública cuando se acerque a la parte superior de la lista de espera en el futuro. ¿Quién puede hacer una pre-solicitud? Todas las familias y los individuos pueden presentar una pre-solicitud.

Income Requirements: Total Household Income must not exceed the following: What information will you need to pre-apply? • The first, middle, and last names of all household members. • The birth dates of all household members. • The combined total gross annual income (from all sources) of all household members. How can you pre-apply? Pre-applications will be available and accepted online, by email, by fax, by telephone, and pre-applications are available on the door near the Drop Box located at 226 S. Washington St., Chandler, AZ 85225. How can you submit a completed pre-application on line? Go to chandleraz.gov/applyforhousing. If you pre-apply online, you must complete both steps of the online process: • Create an account. Submit a completed pre-application. How can you obtain a paper pre-application? Request a paper pre-application (include your mailing address in your request): • By email at: chandler.housing@chandleraz.gov • By telephone at: 480-782-3200 or 7-1-1 TTY options: English 800-367-8939 / Español 800-842-2088 • By fax at: 480-782-3220 • Pre-applications are available on the door in the parking garage located at 226 S. Washington St., Chandler, AZ 85225 • PDF Form: chandleraz.gov/affordablehousing How can you submit a paper pre-application? • By email to: chandler.housing@chandleraz.gov If you email your pre-application to us, it must be received no later than 12 p.m. on Oct. 21, 2021. • By fax to: 480-782-3220 If you fax your pre-application to us, it must be received no later than 12 p.m. on Oct. 21, 2021. • By mail to: City of Chandler Housing and Redevelopment Division Mail Stop 101, P.O. Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 85344 If you mail your pre-application to us, it must be postmarked on or before Oct. 21, 2021. • Pre-applications can be put in the Drop Box located at 226 S. Washington St., Chandler, AZ 85225. If you bring your pre-application to our office, it must be in the Drop Box no later than 12 p.m. on Oct. 21, 2021 IMPORTANT: Your pre-application must be completed in full, or it will not be accepted, and you will not be placed on the waitlist. How will pre-applications be placed on the waitlist? From the pool of all pre-applications submitted, 2,000 Pre-applications will be placed on the waitlist by random lottery by preference. Pre-applicants not selected will have to reapply for assistance when applications are open again. For more information on the City’s preferences and general eligibility requirements, please visit our website at chandleraz.gov/affordablehousing or call us at 480-782-3200. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact the office by phone at 480-782-3200, 7-1-1 TTY options:English 800-367-8939 / Español 800-842-2088; or in person at 235 S. Arizona Ave Chandler AZ 85225; or by fax 480-782-3220; or by email chandler.housing@chandleraz. gov. The City is accepting requests for reasonable accommodation, modification and auxiliary aids and services at any time. Requests may include (but are not limited to) applications in large print or Braille, readers, sign language interpreters, assistance explaining or forms due to disability. Requests for Language Services The online pre-application and paper pre-applications are available in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Mandarin, Vietnamese, and Korean. If you would like to pre-application in a language other than English, you can call 480-782-3200 or come to our office or 7-1-1 TTY options: English 800-367-8939 / Español 800-842-2088 The City of Chandler Housing and Redevelopment Division is committed to fully complying with all state, federal, and local laws involving non-discrimination and equal housing opportunity. Additional information, such as Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), will soon be located on the website at chandleraz.gov/affordablehousing. If you should have questions, please contact our office 480-782-3200.

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¿Qué información necesitará para presentar una pre-solicitud? • El nombre, el segundo nombre y los apellidos de todos los miembros del hogar. • Las fechas de nacimiento de todos los miembros del hogar. • El ingreso bruto anual total combinado (de toda fuente) de todos los miembros del hogar. ¿Cómo puede usted hacer su pre-solicitud? Las pre-solicitudes estarán disponibles y serán aceptadas en línea, por correo electrónico, por fax, o por teléfono, y las pre-solicitudes estarán disponibles en la puerta cercana al buzón especial “Drop Box” ubicado en 226 S. Washington St., Chandler, AZ 85225. ¿Cómo se puede presentar una pre-solicitud completa en línea? Visite chandleraz.gov/applyforhousing. Si usted está haciendo su pre-solicitud en línea, debe completar ambos pasos del proceso en línea: • Crear una cuenta. • Enviar una pre-solicitud completa. ¿Cómo se puede obtener una pre-solicitud física en papel? Solicite una pre-solicitud en papel (incluya su domicilio postal en su solicitud): • Por correo electrónico a: chandler.housing@chandleraz.gov • Por teléfono llamando al: 480-782-3200 ó al 7-1-1 usando las opciones de TTY: Inglés 1-800-367-8939 / Español 1-800-842-2088 • Por fax al: 480-782-3220 • Las pre-solicitudes están disponibles en la puerta del estacionamiento ubicado en 226 S. Washington St., Chandler, AZ 85225 • Forma en formato PDF: chandleraz.gov/affordablehousing ¿Cómo puede usted presentar una pre-solicitud en papel? • Por correo electrónico a: chandler.housing@chandleraz.gov Si usted nos envía su pre-solicitud por correo electrónico, ésta se debe recibir a más tardar a las 12 p.m. del 21 de octubre de 2021. • Por fax al: 480-782-3220. Si usted nos envía su pre-solicitud por fax, ésta se debe recibir a más tardar a las 12 p.m. del 21 de octubre de 2021. • Por correo postal a: City of Chandler Housing and Redevelopment Division, Mail Stop 101, P.O. Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 85344. Si usted nos envía su pre-solicitud por correo postal, ésta debe contar con el matasellos postal fechado el 21 de octubre de 2021 ó antes. • Las pre-solicitudes se pueden depositar en el buzón especial “Drop Box” ubicado en 226 S. Washington St. Chandler, AZ 85225. Si usted trae su pre-solicitud a nuestra oficina, debe depositarla en el buzón especial “Drop Box” a más tardar a las 12 p.m. del 21 de octubre de 2021. IMPORTANTE: Su pre-solicitud debe llenarse totalmente o no será aceptada, y no se le colocará a usted en la lista de espera. ¿Cómo se colocarán las pre-solicitudes en la lista de espera? Del grupo de todas las pre-solicitudes que se presenten, 2,000 pre-solicitudes se colocarán en la lista de espera por medio de una selección aleatoria (“lotería”) por preferencia. Las pre-solicitudes que no sean seleccionadas tendrán que volver a solicitar la asistencia cuando las solicitudes se vuelvan a abrir. Para más información sobre las preferencias de la Ciudad y los requerimientos generales de elegibilidad, por favor visite nuestro sitio web chandleraz.gov/affordablehousing ó llámenos al 480-782-3200. Solicitudes de Adaptaciones Razonables Si usted requiere una adaptación razonable, por favor comuníquese con la oficina llamando al 480-782-3200, ó al 7- -1 usando las opciones de TTY: Inglés 1-800-367-8939 / Español 1-800-842-2088; ó en persona en 235 S. Arizona Ave. Chandler AZ 85225; ó por fax al 480-782-3220; ó por correo electrónico en chandler.housing@chandleraz.gov. La Ciudad está aceptando solicitudes de adaptaciones razonables, modificaciones y dispositivos y servicios auxiliares en cualquier momento. Las solicitudes pueden incluir (pero no están limitadas a) solicitudes en letra grande o en Braille, lectores, intérpretes de lenguaje de señas, asistencia explicando o formas debido a una discapacidad. Solicitudes de Servicios de Idiomas La pre-solicitud en línea y las pre-solicitudes en papel están disponibles en inglés, español, francés, árabe, mandarín, vietnamita, y coreano. Si usted desea una pre-solicitud en un idioma que no sea inglés, puede llamar al 480-782-3200 ó acudir a nuestra oficina, ó llamar al 7-1-1 usando las opciones de TTY: Inglés 1-800-367-8939 / Español 1-800-842-2088 La División de Vivienda y Redesarrollo de la Ciudad de Chandler se compromete a cumplir plenamente con todas las leyes estatales, federales y locales que envuelvan la antidiscriminación y la igualdad de oportunidades en la vivienda. En el sitio web pronto habrá información adicional, como Preguntas Frecuentes (FAQ por sus siglas en inglés), wwchandleraz.gov/affordablehousing. Si tiene usted preguntas, por favor llame a nuestra oficina al 480-782-3200.

Mail Stop 101, P.O. Box 4008 Chandler, AZ 85244-4008 235 S. Arizona Ave. Chandler, AZ 85225 www.chandleraz.gov/affordablehousing 480-782-3200 | Fax 480-782-3220

The Arizona Relay Service provides free 24-hour telephone access for the deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, and hearing or speech impaired. 7-1-1 (TTY) * 7-1-1 (Voice) TTY English 800-367-8939 / Español 800-842-2088 Published: East Valley Tribune, Oct. 17, 2021 / 42111

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