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Reclaimed water, also called effluent, is highly treated wastewater, according to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. The Governor’s Regulatory Review Council approved new administrative rules on Oct. 3 that will allow appropriate facilities to process reclaimed water for drinking water, also known as direct potable reuse, said Trevor Baggiore, ADEQ Water Quality Division manager. The new rules go into effect on Jan. 1, 2018.

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Grant to help preschoolers in Kyrene District with dyslexia BY COLLEEN SPARKS Tribune Staff Writer

n unusual grant will give preschoolers in the Kyrene School District help overcoming a common learning disability that plagues many adults and children across the country. The in-school intervention for preschoolers with dyslexia is a novel public/private collaborative project with $100,000 in a three-year grant from the Burton Family Foundation. The grant will let the district intervene with preschoolers identified with dyslexia, regardless of whether they qualify as students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The dyslexia intervention program will kick off at Kyrene de los Niños Elementary School in January. Kyrene de la Mariposa Elementary School will be the next school to get the support. Both schools are in Tempe. Kyrene has preschools at 17 of its schools, with campuses in Chandler, Tempe and Ahwatukee. Kyrene district officials say they believe theirs is the first in Arizona to carry out a grant-funded program to screen students and to intervene with students showing early signs of dyslexia. Dyslexia is a neurological-based, hereditary language-processing disorder that makes it difficult to read, write and spell. It’s believed possibly 15 to 20 percent of the population has some symptoms of dyslexia, according to the International Dyslexia Association. “We know that early intervention is essential for kids, so kids are not feeling that failure throughout their school career,” said Sandra Laine, director of exceptional student services for the Kyrene district. “We’re also excited for our teachers … to have this knowledge. I’m overjoyed. This is amazing.” Laine, as well as Kyrene School District Superintendent Jan Vesely, several school administrators, state elected lawmakers, Christine Burton with the Burton Family Foundation board and Dawn Wallace with Gov. Doug Ducey’s office, attended a grant celebration on Oct. 17 at Kyrene de los Niños Elementary in Tempe. “This has been a labor of love,” Vesely said. “I also have a daughter who has dyslexia and a grandson who has dyslexia.” Kyrene Governing Board member and parent Bernadette Coggins, along with state Rep. Jill Norgaard, Courtney Gilstrap LeVinus, vice president of the International Dyslexia Association-Arizona

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From left, Kyrene School District Superintendent Jan Vesely, Christine Burton of the Burton Family Foundation, Kyrene Governing Board member Bernadette Coggins and state Rep. Jill Norgaard celebrate the school district receiving a grant to help preschoolers with dyslexia.

Chapter, and many other people pushed for the dyslexia project. Coggins said she knows from experience the importance of detecting dyslexia early because of her son, whom she noticed struggling in third grade. “Our kids unfortunately have to work a little harder,” she said. “We want to provide a model that is sustainable that can be used across Arizona. If we can have the

that led to the development of The Dyslexia Handbook for the state, said she has heard from many parents who said their children “missed so many opportunities” because their dyslexia was not diagnosed earlier. The handbook provides parents and teachers with signs that a child might have dyslexia, as well as a definition of it. Arizona is the 15th state to adopt a dyslexia

“ We know that early intervention is essential for kids, so kids are not feeling that failure throughout their school career ” – Sandra Laine, director of exceptional student services, Kyrene district

training, which we’re starting to do, the sky’s the limit.” Staff members from the WellingtonAlexander Center in Phoenix will provide interventions to help preschoolers in the district with dyslexia, and then train Kyrene’s teachers so they can learn to identify and aid those children, Laine said. Certified teachers and speech language pathologists will deliver lessons to preschoolers. The focus will be on “the development of language for those preschool children that have not developed language at the same rate as their peers,” Laine said. “Parents of children with dyslexia often express frustration and concern over their child’s struggle to learn to read,” she said. Norgaard, who sponsored legislation

handbook. Lawmakers studied what other states, including Alabama and Ohio, did when crafting theirs, Norgaard said. “We’ve put together a very systematic model,” she said. “We thought, we’ve waited too long and there’s no time like the present. Affecting upwards of 17 percent of the population, it’s imperative that schools begin to take action early to detect dyslexia, and I’m proud that the Kyrene School District is leading the way.” Some warning signs of dyslexia that may show up during preschool are delays in learning to talk; trouble with rhyming patterns like cat, bat and sat; difficulty pronouncing words and poor auditory memory for chants and nursery rhymes, See

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2 teachers in CUSD vie for top award BY COLLEEN SPARKS Tribune Staff Writer

Two veteran Chandler Unified School District teachers are among the five finalists for Arizona’s teacher of the year. Allison Davis, a kindergarten teacher at Knox Gifted Academy, and Erica Davis, an English teacher at Basha High School, have been selected as the Arizona Educational Foundation’s Ambassadors for Excellence. Out of the five 2018 Ambassadors for Excellence, one will be selected as the 2018 Arizona Educational Foundation Teacher of the Year at a luncheon next month. The foundation’s annual program is the only one in Arizona to highlight and recognize the state’s public school teachers, and it’s a distinction not lost on Allison and Erica, who are not related to each other. “It was such an honor just to be nominated by a group of parents,” Allison, 40, a teacher of almost 20 years, said. “That meant the world to me.” Erica, 36, a teacher for 13 years, said

that in a demanding profession like teaching, it’s nice to know she is appreciated for her work. “To know everything I’ve really put all of my heart and work into is being recognized means a lot to me,” she said. The Arizona Teacher of the Year will be announced at an awards luncheon on Nov. 7 at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix. In addition to Erica and Allison, the other Ambassadors for Excellence are Amy Ball at Madison Traditional Academy in Phoenix; Josh Meibos at David Crockett Elementary School in Phoenix and Justean Palmer at Canyon Ridge School in Surprise. In order to be considered for the Teacher of the Year award, candidates have to turn in a written application reviewed by judges, including educators and business community members. Ten finalists are chosen and asked to deliver a 15-minute unedited video of themselves teaching in their classrooms. Judges make their final selections based on the videos, interviews with the candidates and impromptu speeches by the

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finalists. After the judging process, the Teacher of the Year is chosen, four Ambassadors of Excellence are named and five (Special to the Tribune) (Special to the Tribune) teachers have Allison Davis is a kindergarten teacher at Erica Davis is an English teacher at Basha the title of Knox Gifted Academy. High School. semifinalists. All 10 of the teachers are acknowl- ery grade in kindergarten through fifth edged at the luncheon, which is expected except for third and loves working with to draw over 500 elected officials, teach- young children. ers and business leaders. “In my classroom, we’re a really handsAllison said the application process on, building-centered classroom,” Alliwas long but “they really went through son said. “We do a take on the Macy’s it quickly” and she appreciated parents’ Thanksgiving parade where everyone support. makes balloons” as a way to learn about A parent had “spearheaded the nomi- buoyancy. nation process,” she added. Her students also transform their balAllison is in her 17th year teaching loons into their favorite characters. In in the Chandler district and she spent another lesson, they built an amusement two years before that in Cedar Rapids, See TEACHERS on page 10 Iowa, as an educator. She has taught ev-

Apartment demand up in EV, but warnings sounded BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Tribune Staff Writer

emand for apartment housing is up across the Phoenix Metro area – particularly in East Valley cities like Tempe, Chandler and Gilbert – but concerning employment trends could serve as a warning against increasing the supply of multifamily properties in the Valley. A recent report by National Apartment Association found that the Phoenix Metro area would have to add 150,000 new apartments by 2030 to meet demand. Nationwide, the U.S. would have to 4.6 million new units over that span to meet demand, according to the report. That demand is largely driven by young professionals delaying home buying and people in the baby boomer demographic opting for the lock-and-leave lifestyle that apartments afford. The trend toward renting has driven apartment construction in the Valley to levels not seen since the peak years in 2007 and 2008. Construction volume has topped 13,000 units for four straight quarters in the Phoenix area, with 13,356 units under construction in

the second quarter of 2017, according to a study by RealPage, a global real estate software and data-analytics company. However, employment trends in the region have given some industry analysts reason to worry about whether this apartment construction boom is sustainable. “We don’t dispute the overall findings of that (National Apartment Association) report; however, if there is one market where we are going to disagree about the need for more building, it is (the Phoenix Metro area),” said Greg Willett, RealPage chief economist. Willett says the National Apartment Association assumes that current employment numbers in the Valley also line up with the previous peak cycle, he said. However, job numbers in the Valley have not risen in line with apartment construction. In fact, annual hiring growth is less than half of what it was during the previous peak years and has slowed to roughly 42,000 jobs in the year ending July 2017, according to the RealPage study. Willett is not suggesting that the apartment market is nearing an impending bust. Rather, he is warning

against building up production beyond the current levels. “Job numbers are not in line with previous peaks,” Willett said. “The real take away is not to raise the red flag; it is that we would not want to see the building ramp up (Special to the Tribune) more than where The Alcove at The Islands Apartments in Gilbert were recently renovated. The we are now.” trend toward renting has driven apartment construction in the Valley to levels Willett noted not seen since the peak years in 2007 and 2008. that one encouraging sign in the market is the pre- tion volumes in Chandler, Gilbert and ponderance of current building taking Tempe combined to account for 40 perplace where job growth is most concen- cent of the total construction volume in trated — the East Valley. the Phoenix Metro area. “We are comfortable with current Tempe led the way with 2,702 units building and where it is located,” he under construction at the time of the said. “I am just pointing that (apartment study. Chandler and Gilbert had 1,403 building) is still on the upward trend, and 1,240 units under construction, reand we would be hesitant to push it spectively. much further.” – Reach Wayne Schutsky at 480-898-6533 or In mid-2017, the apartment construc- wschutsky@timespublications.com.

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according to the state dyslexia handbook. Research shows the quick growth of the brain and its responsiveness to instruction during the primary years mean the time period from birth to age 8 is a crucial time for literacy development, the handbook stated. School administrators and others at the

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ter standards. “(ADEQ has) not specified the technology (facilities will use) because we want to be innovative, but we do require the (water quality) specifications,” Baggiore said. Porter agreed. “In the short term, I don’t think there will be huge uptake (in applications for direct potable reuse), but in the long term there definitely will be,” she said. Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert all have extensive reclaimed water programs that currently offset drinking water use for non-potable uses by using treated effluent to irrigate golf courses, homeowner association landscaping and other green spaces. All three cities also use reclaimed water to recharge the water table. Mesa and Tempe are also co-owners of the 91st Avenue Water Reclamation Plant along with Phoenix and four other municipalities.

That facility is operated by Phoenix and provides reclaimed water for a variety of uses, including cooling at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. Chandler, which has meticulously forecast its water use for decades, is unlikely to take advantage of reclaimed water for potable uses. That is because the city already has planned out where its water will come from through its eventual build-out. “We have done a lot of preparation in the past into how to effectively use our water,” said Christopher Connor, Chandler Utility Regulatory Affairs manager. The city already uses 100 percent of its effluent for non-potable needs, which allows the Chandler to reserve more of its potable water for drinking. However, the city still will look at whether direct potable reuse is a viable option in the future. “As it becomes a hotter topic, we will look at it if it would be a cost-saving topic

Oct. 17 event stressed the importance of children learning to read and write as early as possible, saying doing so not only helps them academically but prepares them for future careers. Dyslexia is included in the U.S. Department of Education’s definition of a specific learning disability. Though dyslexia itself is not an eligibility category under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, if a child has dyslexia, it

might lead to that child being considered eligible for special education and related services, according to the dyslexia handbook. About 13 to 14 percent of the school population around the United States has dyslexia, according to the Arizona Department of Education. “It’s a lot more common than we ever realized,” Niños Principal Tonja Yalung said. “This is something all of our students

versus (our current plans),” Connor said. Gilbert also uses 100 percent of the town’s effluent for non-potable needs. The town has 70 miles of reclaimed water pipelines that deliver to over 50 users. Roughly 40 percent of the town’s effluent is used for turf irrigation. The remaining 60 percent of reclaimed water in the town is used to recharge groundwater through basins like the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch. This not only helps increase groundwater supplies but also allows the town to claim credits that can be exchanged to acquire drinking water from other sources, Gilbert wastewater manager Mark Horn said. Gilbert does not currently have plans to divert reclaimed water resources from those current uses toward direct potable reuse, though that could change in the future as public perception shifts. “There is a possibility in the future that as the policy changes and the public perception of potable reuse changes we could pursues it, but there are no plans right now,” Gilbert Water Resources manager Eric Braun said. “We still need to catch up from a public perception standpoint.” Whether communities choose to move forward with direct potable reuse of reclaimed water, the increased flexibility ultimately will benefit all communities across the state as they navigate the complex water issues that go hand in hand with living in the desert. “(This rule) benefits every community because it gives them one more water management tool,” Porter said. “Whether they use it or not, they benefit from it.” Currently, reclaimed water accounts for only 3 percent of the state’s overall use. The flexibility that increased usage provides could be necessary as communities around the state grapple with water use issues. The Colorado River provides 40 percent of the state’s water supply, and Lake Mead – the reservoir that holds Colorado River water for Arizona, Nevada and California – is only 34 percent full after being 94 percent full in 2000, according to the report. – Reach Wayne Schutsky at 480-898-6533 or wschutsky@timespublications.com.

will benefit from.” State Rep. Reginald Bolding, who attended the Kyrene grant celebration, knows it’s critical to help students with dyslexia because he used to be a special education teacher. “It’s important for our kids to recognize we all have differences,” Bolding said. “With early intervention, we can ensure our students have the support they need to be successful.”

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THE WEEK IN REVIEW Teen donates blood forCariayn 1stRutherford time, wins car of Queen Creek

won a 2017 Passat R-Line car for giving blood during a United Blood Services campaign. She was among the 47,243 donors who donated from June 1 to Aug. 31 in United Blood Services’ “Summer Drive to Save Lives” Volkswagen raffle campaign. Cariayn, a 17-year-old first-time donor, gave blood on Aug. 29 at a Queen Creek High School blood drive and was named the campaign’s teen donor finalist just two weeks later. As part of the grand prize ceremony, Cariayn learned that her blood went to help another teenager in a Valley hospital who was receiving a bone marrow transplant. He received her transfusion on Sept. 11. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

FBI looking for suspect inTheseveral EV robberies FBI is seeking the identity of

the “Fashion Forward Bandit,” a man suspected of several Valley robberies. He earned the nickname because of clothes and disguises worn during the robberies in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa,

Tempe and other Valley cities. The FBI says he is wanted for nine armed robberies and one unarmed robbery targeting banks, grocery stores, a pet store and fast-food restaurants. The robberies happened from Aug. 4 to Oct. 11. Authorities say in each of the robberies, the suspect first pretends to be a customer, then presents an employee with a note or displays a handgun and then demands money. The man is described as Caucasian, 20 to 25 years old and 5-foot-10 to 6-foot-1 with a medium build and brown hair. He has been seen using a black handgun, according to the FBI. He is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI Phoenix’s Field office at 623-4661999, or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

Queen Creek woman accused ofA Queen stealing with fake charity Creek woman has been arrested and accused

of starting a fake cancer charity and stealing some of its money. Lucinda Marie Stapleton was arrested at her home after an investigation found she had used money from a fake charity to pay cellphone bills. Police say Stapleton offered to create a nonprofit organization to help raise money for a boy’s cancer treatments. But the documents for the charity allegedly had been forged. Some of the money was given to the boy’s mother, but other money was transferred to Stapleton’s personal account, police say. They say $4,800 is missing. Stapleton faces charges of fraudulent schemes, theft and forgery. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

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park for plastic eggs to learn about “force in motion,” she added. “Also in my classroom, kids are really encouraged to make sense,” Allison said. “We have a lot of investigations. One of the biggest things they have to learn is how to lose and how to deal.” Kindergartners in her class make robots, finding out how to correct mistakes, Allison said. She especially enjoys teaching math and science and now runs a robotics club at the school for first- and secondgraders. Knox Principal Lynn Weed said Allison is a “truly gifted educator, curricular leader at our school and district and

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sideration when doing renovations,” said Gregg Bach, spokesman for the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department. “It’s like many years ago, when a need developed for skate parks. I’d also liken it to the demand for dog parks, one of our most popular amenities,” he added. Noted Steve Manolis: “Pecos Park will be a regional draw as a home base for some of the top players, and we anticipate having tournaments that will draw competitors from all over the U.S.” Pickleball is a combination of several racket sports – badminton, tennis and ping-pong. It was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, Washington, at the home of a former legislator and lieutenant governor who started using a wiffle ball when he couldn’t find a tennis ball to bat around. Over time, the paddles have evolved from an unwieldy solid wood into a lightweight graphite, enhancing the sport’s popularity because it doesn’t require the physical stamina demanded by tennis – a sport that the Manolises played extensively and that Susan still does. “Tennis players are one injury away from being pickleball players,” Steve said. “I think everyone on my team has had knee surgery or shoulder surgery.” Moreover, he added, “It’s one of the few sports that is truly a gender equalizer” because “it’s more of a finesse sport” than a physical endurance test. “Some people liken it to chess in that you have to stay three steps ahead,” Steve said, adding that a good part of the game requires watching the ball and relying on strategy.

statewide advocate for elementary education.” “We are so proud and excited for Ms. Allison Davis to be nominated for AZ Teacher of the Year,” Weed said. “Ms. Davis is an exceptionally innovative teacher who designs instruction that is not only creative and progressive, but also builds excitement and love of learning in her young students. “She has a truly, unique talent for integrating science, math, and engineering concepts and provides her students with a problem-based environment that allows them to collaborate, question, and make inferences at this early age,” Weed added. Allison said it has been a “really nice experience” to go through the application process with Erica as a fellow nomi-

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nee. Erica teaches advanced placement literature for seniors, as well as an AP seminar class on research skills for sophomores and juniors. She is passionate about writing. “I really liked it when I was growing up,” she said. “It kind of came naturally to me to be a writer. Being able to help the students through the writing process is one of my favorite parts.” A co-worker in the history department at the Chandler high school nominated Erica. Erica described Basha as “a really awesome community” with “a collaborative atmosphere.” A co-advisor for Basha’s Sustainability Club, which aims to reduce garbage and encourage recycling, she used to be the school’s National Honor Society advisor.

Erica said she and other English teachers started the Basha Gives Back project, where seniors try to help their community by volunteering or “promoting awareness of causes.” “The whole school’s really supportive of it,” she said. “It’s become a movement.” Erica, a mother of two, said she loves connecting with high school students. “I get to learn from my students,” she said. “I don’t just teach. I feel challenged all the time. It’s never the same day twice. All the groups are so dynamic and the students have so much personality. I want to have conversations with them.” To learn more about the AEF Arizona Teacher of the Year program: azedfoundation.org/programs/teacher-of-theyear.

That doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a cakewalk. “It’s a much quicker sport and the reaction time you need is much quicker than tennis,” Steve said. On the other hand, he noted, “It’s quick to pick up.” But while people can learn the basics in an hour, devotees hone their skills by taking intermediate and advanced classes at parks (Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer) throughout the region – thanks to municipalities Pickleball classes like this one at Tumbleweed Rec Center in Chanthat have made pick- dler fill up within a day or two after they are scheduled. leball classes a part of It’s not just the game’s ease that attracts their recreational instruction programs. “We set up two eight-hour classes and people, he added. Pickleball is also a very social activity. they were filled within a day – 32 people “You play more doubles than singles,” and there’s waiting list,” Manolis said of a class he teaches at Pecos Park. “Those Susan said. “It’s the complete opposite classes get filled in a matter of days. The of tennis, which is predominantly a singles game. It’s a social sport. The games demand is there. The city saw that.” His experience has been the same in are much quicker and maybe last a half Chandler, where he teaches beginner hour. And when people are playing, evand intermediate classes at Tumbleweed erybody’s laughing and having a good time.” Rec Center. Added her husband: “You can hear The Manolises say Ahwatukee is ground zero for pickleball’s growth in their excitement.” None of this is new to RV parks and Phoenix. “Ahwatukee ZIP codes have highest retirement communities throughout number of pickleball players than any Arizona. Many recognized years ago that other ZIP codes in the city,” said Steve, pickleball courts were almost as much a a retired marketing executive who re- necessity as swimming pools. Indeed, that’s how the Manolises dissearched the sport’s growing popularity extensively when he was trying to con- covered the game about five years ago. As Susan recalled, they were at an RV vince Phoenix officials they should build more courts and incorporate pickleball park in Camp Verde, where “it’s hard to lessons in adult education programs at find people who play tennis.” Suddenly, they heard a lot of noise and local parks.

laughter and discovered a group of people playing pickleball. “One thing about pickleball players is that they want you to learn how to play. They taught us how to play,” she said. “Pickleball players are so helpful.” Many form clubs, though Steve noted, “There are a lot of people who are not in a club or association; they just go out and play. But a lot of residents through the East Valley belong to a club.” Pickleball’s simplicity and camaraderie now have caught the attention of students of all ages – and school officials from grade school through college. That’s a welcome development to the sport’s apostles. “The association recognizes that in order to grow the sport, you can’t wait for people to get old,” Steve said. The Manolises saw that firsthand when about 150 students from Horizon Honors Secondary School watched some pickleball games at nearby Pecos Park. It didn’t take long before the school created a makeshift pickleball court. Matt Mixer, Horizon’s physical education teacher, said he’s working to developing pickleball as part of the physical education program in schools from elementary to universities. Dozens of PE teachers throughout the East Valley are learning the game as well, and, Steve said, “Now our various ambassadors are going to schools to teach pickleball.” In early November, Casa Grande will host hundreds of players from across the country for a big tournament – fueling Steve’s ultimate goal for pickleball. “ASU has a program in place and community colleges are getting interested,” he said. “My goal and my dream is to have pickleball become an NCAA sport.”

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Central Christian Church in Gilbert is participating in a series of service events until Saturday, Oct. 28, and it invites the public to join in. The events include a food drive and packing day hosted in partnership with Midwest Food Bank, which will take place Oct. 28 at Central Christian Church in Gilbert and will involve about 250 volunteers. About 75 volunteers from the church and the community also will take part in the Gilbert Irun4Good 5K, benefiting youth substance abuse prevention, on Oct. 28, while an additional 50 volunteers will help landscaping efforts of Live Love Chandler Mission House. For more projects and opportunities, go to centralaz.com. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

Dunk for pumpkins at Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center

Chandler’s 4th Annual Pumpkin Dunk is from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center, 5901 S. Hillcrest Drive. Chandler Aquatics will host as pumpkins will be dumped in the pool at noon and then again at 1 p.m. All pumpkins are first-come, firstserved. The water is heated, and there will be carnival-style games and a pumpkin decoration station. The cost is $1 for children, $2.25 for adults and $1.25 for seniors. Information: 480-782-2750. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

Memorial Pow Wow marks 34th anniversary The 34th Annual Roy Track Memorial Mesa Pow Wow takes place from 11 a.m. to 5

The Copperstate Fly-In & Education Expo will take place Friday, Oct. 27, and Saturday, Oct. 28, at Mesa’s Falcon Field Airport, 4626 E. Fighter Aces Drive. An estimated 500 aircraft will be on display at the largest fly-in of its type in the western United States. The public will be able to walk among light sport, gyrocopters, home-built aircraft, antiques, vintage, warbirds and general aviation aircraft. Educational workshops, pilot forums, aircraft rides, aircraft and product exhibits, youth education activities, aviation career information, drone education, exhibit flying and food will be available. For details and schedules, along with event prices, go to copperstate.org. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

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leven years ago, Sally Harrison’s 17-year-old son, Bryce, took his own life, inflicting a deep personal wound that never goes away. “I wake up every day thinking of him,” the Mesa Chamber of Commerce CEO/ president said. “I think there is a legacy. He was a really good kid. He put others first all the time.” Harrison is saddened to see any other family suffer from a needless loss of life. She is glad suicide is stepping out from behind its stigma and that suicide prevention is becoming a higher priority, especially after educators noticed a heartbreaking cluster of seven teen suicides in six weeks this summer in Gilbert, Chandler and Queen Creek. Despite a grassroots movement growing in the East Valley to make teen suicide prevention a higher priority, a 16-year-old boy shot himself to death in East Mesa on Oct. 6, according to Mesa police, demonstrating there is still much more work ahead. “I don’t want to see other families go through what I have been through,” Harrison said. “I know the hell I have been through.” Now, Harrison is organizing a conference on teen suicide prevention in Mesa, scheduled for Oct. 23 and sponsored by the Mesa Chamber of Commerce as part of the annual Vision 2020 program. The conference will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Mesa Community College’s Kirk Student Center community room. “I think we have to talk about it more,” Harrison said. “I have always posted pictures and talked about him (Bryce).” The speakers will include Katey McPherson, a longtime East Valley educator and executive director of the Gurian Institute, an educational consulting group. McPherson has been spearheading efforts for schools to confront the issue of teen suicide through additional curriculum, counseling and educational programs. It was McPherson who spotted the cluster through her networking with other teachers, administrators and parents. McPherson conducted a conference

in Gilbert that was attended by more than 300 people, and she also is participating in a similar conference Nov. 6 at Ahwatukee’s Desert Vista High School. A story about McPherson’s efforts in the East Valley Tribune also shed additional light on the long-taboo topic, motivating Harrison and others to address the problem by raising awareness and helping parents recognize warning signs. “It’s OK to not be OK. We can get help to people who really need it. We can reach out,” McPherson said. McPherson said a mother she does not know personally called her and told her she sought help immediately for a troubled teenager after reading the story. She is planning another conference at a private high school on Nov. 13. “I think this conversation in starting,” she said. “We can save as many as we can. I would like to save them all.” Eric Emmert, a consultant with the Dorn Policy Group, also will speak at the Mesa conference about suicide prevention and teen cyberbullying, which is considered one of the contributors to the rise in teen suicides. Speakers at McPherson’s first conference also focused on the need for parents to establish a deeper, more emotional connection with their children through better communication, getting teens help immediately if they are in an emotional crisis and confronting teens about whether they are having suicidal thoughts. They said parents need to examine the cellphones of teenagers carefully to see if they are being bullied or considering suicide. Access to guns and belts and other items that could be used to inflict harm also must be restricted. Mark Young, executive director of the Mesa United Way, said it is important to spotlight teen suicide at a time when people appear more interested in the topic and willing to work on prevention efforts. After many of years of counseling teenagers through his work with teen ministry programs, and a sad experience with a teen who committed suicide, Young said he strongly supports the suicide prevention campaign. “Kids aren’t afraid to discuss issues. It’s the adults who are afraid,” he said.

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estled between a Dutch Bros. coffee shop and an office of the American Federation of Astrologers in Tempe, one of the best-known brands in the Christian software world sits quietly in a satellite office. But Faithlife hopes to make a bigger splash with a move to a former grocery store in Chandler. “We are really big on being part of the community,” said Daniel Bagley, Faithlife’s inbound sales manager. “Moving to downtown Chandler makes sense for us. We fit into that culture, providing jobs and growth.” Sometime in November, the company will move its 20 or so employees to a building at 398 S. Arizona Ave., about two blocks from Chandler City Hall.

“The building was a minimart and fried chicken and check cashing office,” said Bob Pritchett, a founder of Faithlife. “It’ll look a little nicer when we’re done.” Faithlife will use the facility, which it bought for $1 million last year, for software developers and sales. “We’re excited about what’s happening in downtown Chandler,” Pritchett said. “We’re interested in the walkable downtown in Chandler.” The company was founded in 1992 as Logos when Pritchett and another founder left Microsoft to develop Christian software. The company is based in Bellingham, Washington, with the Tempe satellite office established 2012. The company is most best-known as the creator of Logos Bible Software. The company diversified with church presentation software, ebooks and magazines. It rebranded as Faithlife Corporation in

October 2014. Faithlife now publishes tools and resources under a number of other brands, including Vyrso and Biblia.com. Faithlife partners with more than 200 publishers to offer over 40,000 Christian e-books available to users of its software. The company also makes Proclaim presentation software for churches, letting worship leaders show lyrics and pastors show verses on video screens during services. “Logos Bible software is still our bestselling product,” Pritchett said. See

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Bridging AZ Furniture Bank is staging a HeroFest & AZ Bedrace from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Mesa Community College, 1833 W. Southern Ave. The bed race takes place from 4 to 6 p.m. The HeroFest features games, booths, food vendors and cosplay. The bed race pits teams of five competing with specially built, wheeled beds. Proceeds from the race and the HeroFest event will benefit Bridging AZ, which provides free beds to children in need. The agency furnishes apartments for families and individuals who are moving out of homelessness. Information and sign-up forms: azbedrace. org.

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after the completion of several projects to build adequate infrastructure for cyclists. The Tempe Bicycle Action Group is a nonprofit organization that operates in the city to advocate for cyclists. The group works to spread awareness about laws and needs of cyclists riding on the road, and it also organizes rides to promote safe riding in the city. (Ryan Guzy/Special to the Tribune) “Infrastructure A family rides in the bike lane on 68th Street near the Scottsdale and makes a difference,” Tempe city line. said Patrick Valandra, dress neighborhood access concerns in the president of the Tempe Bicycle Action certain areas. Group. “It’s almost instantaneous – there’s Adding bike lanes to major roads has less issues car to car, there’s less issues car to made the city more bike-friendly and has pedestrian and there’s less issues car to bike. helped decrease the chance of cyclist-relat- Everybody’s got their own space and they ed collisions. know what it means and it works.” The League of American Bicyclists Amanda Nelson, a public information designated Tempe a Gold Level Bicycle officer for the city of Tempe’s DepartFriendly Community in 2015, shortly ment of Transportation, says the repav-

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The race is between three and five miles long and will take teams between 90 minutes to two hours to complete. Participants are encouraged to use public transportation, including the light rail and the Downtown Buzz bus route. Check-in opens at 11 a.m. at Desert Eagle Brewing Co. Tickets are $30 for individuals and up to $240 for groups. They’re on sale at eventbrite. com/e/2017-mesa-adventure-challenge-tickets-34958878948. Mesa is offering 50 percent off with promotional code “MESA50.”

three songs during rehearsal and participate in a seasonal concert with the entire Chandler Children’s Choir. Afterward, Prelude singers will be given the opportunity to audition for a season-long ensemble with CCC. All rehearsals are held from 4:30 to 5:10 p.m. at Desert Cross Lutheran Church, 8600 S. McClintock Drive, Tempe. The cost of the program is $95, including a choir T-shirt and one guest choir concert ticket. Registration is open until Oct. 31 at chandlerchildrenschoir.org/Prelude_Choir.

Mesa ranked 6th best place to live on $50,000 salary

A website has compiled the best places to live comfortably on a $50,000 salary, and Mesa came in sixth. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median household income in 2016 was $59,039. Don’t Waste Your Money said the cost of living in Mesa is relatively cheap compared with that. The website said Mesa has “an unemployment rate below the national average and dozens of major employers. Add to that the fact that you can live there on less than $50,000 a year and the Mesa is a major contender.” According to the study, the most comfort-

able city to live in on a $50,000 salary is Billings, Montana.

MCC joining Grand Canyon U. for science, tech degrees

Mesa Community College and Grand Canyon University are partnering to provide a pathway to high-demand science and technology bachelor’s degrees on MCC campuses. Students pursuing associate’s degrees at MCC may transfer credits to GCU to pursue a bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering or math. An information session will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Nov. 17 in the Community Room at the MCC Red Mountain Campus, 7110 East McKellips Road. More information: 480-654-7813, 855-4289073 or gcu.edu/MCCSTEM.

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Chandler Children’s Choir to offer short program

The Chandler Children’s Choir is beginning a choral music program designed for children ages 6-11. The five- to six-session program, called Prelude, will offer children a taste of what it’s like to be a part of the choir. Prelude choir members will learn two or

City takes veteran nominations for welcome home program

Chandler is accepting nominations for its Operation Welcome Home Chandler ceremony that will be held on Veterans Day. Nominated veterans should be Chandler residents and have been on active duty within the last three years or leaving soon. Operation Welcome Home Chandler is an opportunity for Chandler residents to honor and show appreciation for military men and women who are returning from active duty or leaving for service. The Chandler veterans participating in Welcome Home Chandler will be honored See

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during the Mayor’s Safety and Veterans Expo on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Oasis Park, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Road. The ceremony will take place at 11:11 a.m. To nominate a veteran or sponsor the program, visit chandleraz.gov/patriotism. For more information, call 480-782-2243.

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Construction is beginning on new Chandler Museum

The new Chandler Museum has begun construction near Chandler Fashion Center. The 10,000-square-foot facility will be adjacent to the existing McCullough-Price House, 300 S. Chandler Village Drive. The house has served as the temporary home of the museum in recent years. Staff and volunteers have relocated to Chandler city hall during construction. Information: 480-782-2717 or chandlermuseum.org.

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vided and volunteers will be given lunch afterward. The trees will be planted just east of Tempe Center for the Arts along Rio Salado Parkway. Most of the trees will be planted along the street. To volunteer, contact Bonnie Richardson at bonnie_richardson@tempe.gov. The first hundred volunteers also will receive a free T‑shirt. For more information on Tempe’s urban forestry efforts, visit tempe.gov/UrbanForest.

was No. 15. The site also found that homes in Arizona have appreciated faster than homes almost anywhere else. In particular, East Valley homeowners have seen their home values increase by over 40 percent In Chandler, the median home value increased by 45 percent from 2011 to 2015. SmartAssett also said that 91 percent of homes in Chandler have at least two bedrooms.

SmartAsset has ranked the best cities to buy a family home, and Chandler tops the national list. Gilbert was No. 3, and Mesa

Gilbert among top 10 in survey of best cities for the disabled

Gilbert was ranked eighth best city in the nation for people with disabilities by WalletHub. WalletHub’s analysts compared the 150 most populated U.S. cities across 28 key indicators of disability-friendliness. The data set ranges from wheelchair-accessible facilities per capita to rate of workers with disabilities to quality of public hospital system. Tempe was ranked 26th, Gilbert was 79th and Mesa was 99th. Overland Park, Kansas, was ranked best city in the nation for people with disabilities. Chandler also had the fifth lowest number of people with disabilities living in poverty. Gilbert had the lowest percentage of people

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Sister Cities president named honorary citizen of Irish city

Greg Tilque, long-term president and founding member of the Gilbert Sister Cities program, was designated by the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council in Northern Ireland as its first honorary citizen. The Gilbert Sister Cities group recently visited Antrim and Newtownabbey in for a relationship-building and economic development opportunity. The group also visited with the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Lord Mayor of Belfast, Invest Northern Ireland, Ulster University, arts and culture of the area and schools at other levels. Gilbert Sister Cities is a community supported, nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to promoting cultural understanding and stimulating economic development opportunities.

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Tempe seeks volunteers to plant 125 trees at Town Lake

Tempe is looking for volunteers to help plant more than 125 trees near Tempe Town Lake from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 28. All supplies and tools will be pro-

Tempe taking applications for Municipal Court judge

Tempe is accepting applications for the position of city judge of the Tempe Municipal Court through Oct. 30. This position is responsible for presiding over a variety of hearings, including criminal misdemeanor and traffic arraignments, juvenile alcohol, driving and curfew arraignments, criminal jury and non-jury trials, protective order hearings, pretrial conferences and motion hearings. Qualified applicants must have a juris doctorate from an accredited law school and must be a member of the State Bar of Arizona in good standing for a minimum of five years. For more information and applications, go to tempe.gov/hr. For questions, contact Kathleen Broman at 480-350-8204.

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Faithlife first moved to Arizona because of Pritchett’s family history – “Both of my kids went to ASU” – and because of the East Valley’s focus on technology. “Arizona is pretty big in technology,” said Bagley, who has been at the office since 2016. “We also needed to have a satellite office and were looking for location with a larger labor pool,” Pritchett said. “We thought it would be nice to be someplace sunny and that had direct flights to Bellingham.” Setting two offices so far apart hasn’t been a problem for the company, especially since they have a friend connecting

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them. “We do a lot of video conferencing, and we have telepresence robots,” one in Arizona and three in Bellingham, Pritchett said. “People will often join a meeting through telepresence robot.” Faithlife is a large employer in Bellingham, among the city’s top two or three employers, Bagley said. “We want to be the same in Chandler,” he said. The company is looking to add sales and software developer positions eventually. All of it leads back to Faithlife’s mission – “to do technology to equip the church to grow in the Bible,” Pritchett said. “We want to help the pastor to help the whole church – worship leader, presenta-

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Faithlife employees in Tempe are getting ready to move to Chandler. From left are Jeff Hill, Beth Banda, Trevor Corenjo, Adam Wehunt, Richelle Caubang and Todd Diehl.

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Representatives of A.T. Still University work with the city to distribute information on the city’s Positive Play Project to kids who play sports.

programs at the university. Mesa Youth Sports follows the recommendations and guidelines on concussions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as those from ATSU. The program has performed baseline testing at health fairs in the past, but this fall, testing will be done on-site, using iPads and iPhones at the start of each sport season, Bienkowski said. Concussive injuries in young players continue to be a national concern, especially in high school football programs. “Should the athlete sustain a concussion, we administer the same tests following the injury and provide those to the treating medical provider to assist in making treatment recommendations and decisions about returning to sport,” McLeod said.

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with that came the desire to change the culture of youth sports in Mesa. We wanted to be a game changer.” For instance, 70 percent of children stop participating in sports by the time they are 13 because the activities just aren’t fun anymore, according to the National Alliance of Youth Sports, she said. Positive Play Project is attempting to change those numbers. To create the program, Bienkowski’s team conducted local and nationwide research and discussed the project with parents, school officials and volunteer coaches. Then, they investigated funding options and met with local businesses and organizations that might be interested in helping. “The biggest challenges we faced were figuring out how we could implement the initiative to such a wide and diverse city that includes more than 50 public elementary schools as well as reach our underserved populations that include Spanish-only speakers, low-income families and those that have limited to no access to technology,” she explained. She noted that the project is available to all youth sports coaches, parents, participants, staff and the community – including spectators. One of the first partnerships the city established was with A.T. Still. To date, the university has provided health and safety education, concussion education and baseline concussion testing and dynamic warm-up implementation. Baseline testing assesses an athlete’s cognition, balance and vision before the season starts, explained Tamara McLeod, professor and director of athletic training

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tion, back office of the church. In all we do, we’re connecting back to the Bible.”

She and the ATSU athletic training faculty developed a short educational presentation that focuses on concussions, hydration and nutrition, heat illness, injury prevention and dynamic warm-ups. “The presentation has been given to coaches and parents involved with Mesa Parks and Rec as a means to help with their understanding of important health issues,” McLeod said, noting that this year the city and the university will be creating an injury-prevention video for coaches. Topics vary by injury or condition, but in general, the university staff teaches how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a condition, when to remove the athlete from play and determine whether immediate referral to a medical provider is needed, when to refer a player to medical providers and when to return the athlete to sports following recovery.

Coaches receive trainings with expert guest speakers, educational material, firstaid kits, equipment and safety gear as well as awards and recognition for being a positive coach. Young participants receive financial assistance and scholarships, equipment and safety gear, educational material as well as awards and recognition. Everyone, not just the coaches, gets coached. Parents, for example, must also attend a preseason coach meeting before each season. ATSU graduate students in athletic training program offer the sessions on their areas. Rachel Johnson was one such trainer. “I grew up playing in community league sports, and I believe they provide kids with a great opportunity to learn valuable life skills,” said Johnson. “It’s important for kids to be involved in athletics and to have fun, but it’s also important for them to be safe and to learn how to take care of themselves.” The program may be replicated nationally, but for now, the Positive Play staff is just helping other organizations when they request information, and Bienkowski has presented on the program at outof-state conferences and trainings. Most importantly, the program is winning in Mesa: with the children, the parents and the community. “Some of the best success stories are simply seeing the same families with us, season after season,” she said. “We have dozens of sports programs in the area, but when we get the same people back time after time, we know we are making an impact.” For more information, see mesaaz.gov/ things-to-do/parks-recreation-commercial-facilities/sports-programs/youthteen-sports/positive-play-project.

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Lads and lassies invited to Mesa Library’s Scots-Tober Fest BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Tribune Staff Writer

tephanie Foster is a big fan of Diana Gabaldon’s “Outlander” series. She and her co-workers at the Mesa Public Library, Red Mountain Branch, considered having an “Outlander Day,” to share their enthusiasm with the community. When fellow librarian suggested the event focus on Scottish history and culture, the passion ignited. As a result, the branch, in conjunction with the Caledonian Society of Phoenix, is hosting “Scots-Tober Fest and Outlander Day” at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. “The Caledonian Society of Phoenix has been just fantastic,” Foster said. “They’ve been really enthusiastic about

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the whole thing. Some of their folks are doing lectures. A genealogist will host sessions that afternoon.” “Scots-Tober Fest” begins with Outlander Photo Shoot and Editing Workshop from 10:30 a.m. to noon, during which visitors can transport themselves to 18th-century Scotland “through the magic of photo editing.” Costumes are encouraged. “We’re having a photo shoot in our studio in the THINKspot area,” she said. Robert M. Wilbanks IV, the Caledonian Society’s chief genealogist and historian, will host Scottish Genealogy 101 from 11 a.m. to noon. Heughligans or Caitriots can discuss their favorite “Outlander” books during a talk from noon to 1 p.m. Patrons are invited to bring their lunch, and also play a trivia game for a chance to win a DVD or book signed by Gabaldon. Lois Wallace of Authentic Celtic Travels will take Gabaldon fans on a virtual tour of Scotland using maps, pictures and videos from 1 to 2 p.m. “She’s very familiar with ‘Outlander’ tours,” Foster said. Personal Genealogy one-on-one session follows from 1 to 3 p.m. Guests can

drop in to discover their family history with a professional genealogist. Author Iain Lundy will discuss his book, “Between Daylight and Hell: Scots Who Left a Stain on American History,” during a talk from 1 to 2 p.m. “Scotland rightly basks in the glory of the wellknown achievements of other emigrant Scots, but there is another side to the coin,” she said. “A rollicking good read, comprehensively researched by one of Scotland’s most experienced and respected journalists.” That age-old question of whisky vs. whiskey is the topic of “It’s Whisky, Not Whiskey” from 2 to 3 p.m. Whisky is known as “uisge” or “uisce beatha” (“water of life”) in Scottish and Irish. Don Finch, president of The Caledonian Society, will discuss how whisky is made,

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ith Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and growing technology and health-care industries, East Mesa has an everincreasing need for accommodations to support its growing business and residential population, and developers are responding. The city of Mesa rolled out the figurative red carpet on Oct. 17 to mark the official groundbreaking for a new Residence Inn by Marriot. “Our main focus with this hotel is location and growth potential,” said Kelly Copeland, principal of Copeland Construction Ventures, general contractor for the project. The 98,000-square-foot hotel, across the street from Mountain Vista Medical Center near Crismon Road and U.S. 60, will offer extended-stay lodging for patients and families at the hospital. Copeland added that the location of the 127-suite hotel, with easy access to the U.S. 60 and both Gateway and Sky Harbor Airports, will appeal to business travelers visiting Mesa’s Elliot Road Technology Corridor. The addition of a new business-focused hotel in the area is a long time coming, Mesa Mayor John Giles said. “The math tells us that this is where the growth is going, not just in Mesa but in the entire Valley,” Giles said. BUSINESS BRIEFS

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Tempe St. Luke’s and Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa have joined Steward Health Care System, the largest private hospital operator in the U.S. The move means Steward also will assume operations at St. Luke’s Medical Center and St. Luke’s Behavioral Health Center in Phoenix. Steward has 36 hospitals and other health-care facilities in 10 states, with 37,000 employees, 1,400 employed

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Chandler salad restaurant location sells for $1.2 million

Salad & Go, a quick-serve salad restaurant, has sold a Chandler location for $1.2 million. The restaurant, which offers salads and smoothies via drive-through, is at 5985

W. Chandler Blvd. Gilbert-based Salad & Go has 10 locations across the Valley with restaurants in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Phoenix, Surprise and Tolleson.

Tempe gets funding to explore creativity in communities

Tempe was named one of the first funding recipients for a new initiative exploring how creativity can positively impact communities. AZ Creative Communities Institute chose Tempe and eight

other municipalities from among 22 applicants. Each selected locale will form a team of community organizers, business stakeholders and local leaders who will network with experts and colleagues in neighboring jurisdictions as they collaborate for 12 months in an active learning structure. Partnering organizations include Arizona State University’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, Southwest Folklife Alliance and the Arizona Commission on the Arts. See

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Retail center in Chandler sold for $7.1 million

Hamstra Square, a retail-anchored center at the northeast corner of Pecos and McQueen roads, has been sold for $7.1 million. The 81,148-square-foot retail center is 89 percent occupied. The property was built in 2003. The anchor tenant is KTR Family Action Sports. Other retail tenants include Panda Express, Subway, Buon Padre, Mai Thi Ha and Academy Day School.

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Watermark on Tempe Town Lake announces restaurant tenants

Watermark, the $126 million mixeduse development on the north bank of Tempe Town Lake, has announced that Barrio Queen and Obon Sushi will open restaurants on the site. Barrio Queen, on the north side of the south building, is expected to open in early 2019. Obon Sushi, is eyeing an opening in 2018.

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If you’re going to insult me, you’ll have to do better than this BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Tribune Columnist

his week’s missive originates with a reader. Sadly, the reader did not sign his or her email in response to last week’s column, which addressed Arizona Cardinals’ newly acquired running back Adrian Peterson and his past as a child abuser. Quoted absolutely verbatim, he wrote: “Great of you to remind us of A.P.’s past, but i think he was a strong acquistion for the Cardinals. Maybe you should write about your liberal buddy Mr. Weinstein? Any abuse there? Or does your religion say not to attack each other? You are as bad as the “spokesperson for women’s rights” Hillary Clinton. Bill’s wife, Harvey’s longtime friend. Are you writing about her? # hypocrits” Thanks a ton for writing in. Your taking the time to read my work is much appreciated, especially knowing you probably had to go pretty slowly with the big

words. In fact, I had intended to write about degenerate scumbag Harvey Weinstein this week, but you changed my mind. I figured, heck, if even Donarinc has figured out how reprehensible Weinstein’s behavior is, there can’t possibly be anything left for me to say on the subject. Fortunately, your email gave me a better idea – one you and thousands of other readers may find useful. I’ve been writing columns and doing various media gigs for the last 25 years. That’s made me something of an expert on one particular topic. Insulting people. The list of people I’ve insulted is longer than an Adrian Peterson touchdown run, Donarinc. There’s the Arizona Legislature, which I used to refer as the “90 Dwarves” so frequently, it moved not only elected officials to protest, but also the Little People of America organization. Then there was that time I interviewed Sen. Al Franken and cracked wise about how lousy the Stuart Smalley movie was.

“I wrote that,” said Franken. End of interview. Barbra Streisand, sports team owners, neo-Nazis – I’ve insulted a slew of folks. And, in return, I’ve been called everything under the sun: lardass, Jewboy, a chunky, unfunny Adam Sandler clone. I’ve heard it all. So trust me, friend, when I say you suck at insults. Have no fear, though. This week’s “Three Handy Dandy Rules for Insulting People in the 21st Century” should absolutely help elevate your insult game. Rule 1: Get a new email provider. Dude, I know you love the screeching sound that the AOL modem makes when you dial up, but an AOL email address? That is just so, so 2003. Believe me, Fox News and your “Dukes of Hazzard” reruns will stream way faster with high-speed internet. Rule 2: Always use spellcheck. Nothing marks you as an amateur faster than embarrassing misspellings. I was never so mortified as the time I told off an ex-

buddy by text message only to discover I’d mistakenly called him a “sassohle.” #hypocritehasaneattheend Rule 3: Aim for clever. Think Winston Churchill, Donarinc. He once said of French President Charles De Gaulle, “What can you do with a man who looks like a female llama surprised when bathing?” I know you thought you scored with the whole anti-Semitic thing, but I’ve heard all that before. That’s like making fun of President Trump being orange. It’s way too easy. You need to find something your subject is truly sensitive about and take dead aim. Hint: With me, it’s my ability to suffer fools. My wife tells me constantly, “You need to ignore stupid people.” I struggle with that. Instead, I tend to give idiots more time than they deserve. But I’m working on it. And my spelling? It’s impeccable. – David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.

Tempe makes commitment to transparency with online tools BY LAUREN KUBY Tribune Guest Writer

he city of Tempe is committed to transparency, and we are making strides to improve the ways our community members can connect to their city’s work. Perhaps the first major way we opened up city operations is still a hallmark of transparency today: broadcasting public meetings. Your City Council meets in work study sessions (where we discuss ideas and initiatives) and regular council meetings (where we vote on budgets, ordinances, and resolutions). Tempeans can participate in the City Council Chambers, stream meetings at tempe.gov/tempe11, or watch Tempe 11 on Cox Communications (Ch. 11) or Century Link (Ch. 8012). Agendas are posted at tempe.gov/clerk. Other public meetings are held regularly to collect input on services, initia-

tives and infrastructure improvements. How do you find out about your areas of interest? Sign up to get city emails at tempe.gov/enews and follow us on social media. In these times of historic distrust in government, however, we must go beyond public meetings and offer other ways to focus a clearer lens on the people’s business. Working together, the City Council and staff have created six newer transparency initiatives: 1. City Council priorities – Each year, the Tempe City Council refines our five top community priorities, and then staff measures the work that relates to those priorities. This year, we are building a dashboard to display those goals and our efforts to reach them. The dashboard will be available soon at tempe. gov/CouncilPriorities. 2. OpenBooks – Using this accessible tool, residents can dive into the city’s financial data, review revenues and expenses, and even look at specific pur-

chases. Users can create or view existing charts that explain our budget, capital improvements, costs of services and more. View this transparent budget tool at tempe.gov/OpenBooks. 3. Open data portal – Tempe offers data in 40 different categories of city services, such as medical emergency response times, approved commercial sign packages and more – without the need for a public records request. The data can be a launching point for new apps and research. More datasets will be available soon at tempe.gov/open-tempe. 4. Campaign finance reports – The City Council created a campaign finance reform working group to shine a light on our City Council elections, held every two years. That group effort resulted in a searchable, online resource that displays donors and contributions, which Tempe voters limited to $500 in our last election. To view these reports, go to: tempe.gov/campaignfinance. 5. Lobbyist registry – For the first time

in our history, lobbyists doing business with the city of Tempe (City Council, boards and commissions/hearing officer) must register with the Council and report on their spending or face a civil penalty. You can see who they are at tempe.gov/clerk. 6. Lobbyist donations – Tempe’s latest transparency initiative streamlines records associated with lobbyist donations to mayor and Council candidates. Instead of needing to compare the lobbyist registry to campaign finance reports to track lobbyists donations to the candidates, residents will be able to see both in one place. While lobbyist campaign contributions are legal, that information should be easy to discover. Tempe is maximizing transparency, but we are by no means finished. We must continually take responsibility for providing complete information and communicating more clearly so that you See

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Prisoners better off than seniors

Let’s see if I have this correct. Arizona officials are being threatened by U.S. federal officials with civil contempt and fines up to $2.1 million because they allegedly are providing less-than-perfect health care to the 30,000 or so prisoners in the state’s 10 prisons. What they do get is FREE! So sad! Arizona senior citizens have to cut back on everything to afford their medical treatments, which in many cases are not covered in total. This is actually sad! Arizona prisoners get three square meals a day. Hurray for them. Meanwhile, many Arizona senior citizens have to cut back and eat maybe one full meal and some scraps later each day. Housing is free for Arizona prisoners while Arizona senior citizens have to pay through the nose for a roof over their heads. Forget about if our seniors need extended care in a facility away from home. If they have any money at all in savings, it goes to the care facility, while Arizona prisoners get it all free. TV, gym, library, game room, all free for Arizona prisoners, while Arizona senior citizens pay through the nose for entertainment. Where is the justice? The prisoners broke the law, were convicted and sentenced and still

they live a life of no wants – it’s all free. But because their medicine change takes three days to take effect instead of two, the Fed wants to sue Arizona. Where’s the justice? The senior has a change in meds and it may be a more expensive one, so the health insurance charges an outrageous price. Many times, the senior just lets it go, can’t afford it and lives whatever life is possible without the new drug. Where’s the justice? Meanwhile, the prisoners live a happy, nowants life – everything free but freedom. I think justice would be to deny them everything, let them live in their cell with nothing but the minimum amount of food to sustain life, then let them out when their sentence is complete, or ship them back to any family who wants the body when they die. Give the millions of dollars saved to the senior citizens who have worked their life away to the few years they have left. Then, justice will have been served.

– James Fetterman – Chandler

Scouting is important

Boy Scouts of America. Scouting is a great program for young men to learn life skills and become productive members of their community. I have learned outdoor skills like camping, backpacking and hiking. As scouts earn merit badges, they are exposed to many professions, interest and hobbies. One of the biggest events in my 10 years of scouting is the 2017 National Jamboree in West Virginia. I was privileged to be one of the 40,000 scouts to attend the National Jamboree. It is encouraging to know that so many people are striving for this country. I encourage boys to participate in scouts and for the government and business to support them.

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can engage in your city. We invite you to use these resources and join the conversation. How do you think we’re doing? What ideas do you have for us to bring more transparency to city government? Reach out to me at Lauren_Kuby@tempe.gov. Reach the entire City Council at councilcommunicator@tempe.gov. – Lauren Kuby is serving her first term as a city of Tempe councilmember and has served on the Council’s Campaign Finance Reform Working Group.

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A cruel thing to say

A president, a commander-in-chief, that tells a grieving widow and young mother that her husband knew what he was getting into is not only inappropriate, it’s cold, heartless and inhumane.

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Community college football programs given a reprieve BY GREG MACAFEE Tribune Sports Editor

ll four football programs in the Maricopa Community College District are here to stay after the district conducted an exhaustive study of the schools’ athletic programs, which included 10 sports and 16 teams, earlier this year. “After thoughtful consideration of both the quantitative and qualitative data in the Maricopa Priorities Athletic Task Force’s report, I have decided that it is not prudent to eliminate football at this time,” Chancellor Maria Harper-Marinick said in a press release last week. Those football programs include Mesa Community College along with Scottsdale Community College, Phoenix College and Glendale Community College. This comes from a study conducted in May, when the Maricopa Priorities Athletic Task Force submitted a list of recommendations on athletic programs in the Maricopa Community College District.

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Desert Vista graduate and current Mesa Community College running back Terrance Roberts Jr. turns upfield against Phoenix College.

The study was focused on three areas: student academic success, program compliance and resource use. Of all the athletic programs in the Maricopa Com-

munity College District, Harper-Marinick revealed that football was the lowestperforming program against key student success metrics.

Those metrics included dropout rates, student-athlete grade point averages and course completion. She also revealed that football had the highest student loan default rate among all the athletic programs. The press release from Harper-Marinick also stated that the task force said it recognized that the football programs offer opportunities to athletes that go well beyond the numbers. Football programs throughout the Valley give opportunities to athletes who may not have gotten exposure at the high school level or are looking for another opportunity to prove themselves. There are 201 football players at the four Maricopa Community College District programs who played at the high school level in Arizona. These players are competing to possibly earn a scholarship at Division I, Division II or even the NAIA. Since 2012, the Mesa Community College football program has sent See

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Chandler High alum creates a stir in Packer Nation BY GREG MACAFEE Tribune Sports Editor

A former Chandler High School varsity football standout got his first shot in the NFL Oct. 15. Quarterback Brett Hundley stepped into the spotlight after Green Bay Packers starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers went down with a broken collarbone early in the first quarter. Hundley settled in under center, and then his first pass was picked off by Minnesota defensive back Xavier Rhodes. He finished 18-for-33 and passed for 156 yards and three interceptions. He did find Davante Adams in the second quarter from 14 yards out for the first touchdown pass of his career. While at Chandler, Hundley passed for over 4,000 yards and 36 touchdowns in three years at the varsity level. He led the Wolves to records of 9-4 and 7-4 under former Chandler head coach Jim Ewan. In his final career start, the Wolves fell

to Desert Ridge 38-35 in the first round of the 5A Division I playoffs. Hundley threw for 266 yards and two touchdowns while running for 91 yards and a touchdown. His final year ultimately was his best one, as he threw for 2,348 yards and 20 touchdowns. He also ran for 2,152 yards and 21 touchdowns in his three-year career before moving on to play collegiate football at UCLA. During his time at UCLA, the thirdyear quarterback threw for 3,000 yards in each of his three seasons and threw for 75 career touchdowns. Just as he did in high school, Hundley was dangerous with his feet at the collegiate level, running for 1,747 yards and 30 career touchdowns. His performance at the collegiate level earned a fifth-round selection by Green Bay, where he has been Aaron Rodgers’ understudy ever since. In his three-year NFL career, the 24-year-old has only appeared in six See

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Green Bay Packers fans are pinning their team’s playoff hopes on Chandler High School alumnus Brett Hundley, who replaced starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers Oct. 15 after Rodgers broke his collarbone against the Minnesota Vikings.

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close to 150 athletes to play football at the next level. Current Phoenix College sophomore quarterback Eric Kump is one of those players working to earn a scholarship at the next level. As a quarterback at Higley High in Gilbert, Kump threw for over 2,000 yards and 30 touchdowns in his two years as a Knight. During his senior year, Kump had started to gain interest from a couple of FCS schools but was injured part way through the season, after throwing for at least 200 yards and two touchdowns in the first five games. “I tore my ACL in our sixth game,” Kump said. “I didn’t have any schools contact me after that, so I went the JUCO (junior college) route.” After high school graduation, Kump went on to serve a two-year mission in New Zealand for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and then found his way to Phoenix College. As a freshman last year, Kump threw for 687 yards and four touchdowns in 10 games and has thrown for 678 yards and three touchdowns so far through his sophomore season. So far through 2017, he has been splitting time at the position with former

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games and attempted 44 passes. But, after the game on Sunday, coach Mike McCarthy assured the media that Hundley would be his starting quarterback moving forward. “I have three years invested in Brett Hundley,” McCarthy said. “I have the utmost confidence in him.” After suffering his injury, Rodgers is set to miss the rest of the season with a broken collarbone. Hundley will make the first start of his career Sunday, Oct. 22, when the Packers take on the New Orleans Saints. News media in Green Bay frantically swarmed all over Hundley and his background after Rodgers went down. “It’s time for a crash course in Brett Hundley 101 to get to know the new 24-year-old leader of the Pack,” the Green Bay Press-Gazette declared, noting Hundley is a “foodie” with 55,900 Twitter followers whom he frequently asks for suggestions on what he should cook for dinner. The paper also quoted Hundley on discussing what an adjustment it was to get accustomed to Green Bay. “I remember flying into Green Bay

Mountain Pointe quarterback Noah Grover. The 6-foot-2 quarterback traveled somewhat of a different route. While at Mountain Pointe, Grover received multiple Division II offers to both continue his football and academic career, but Grover decided to bet on himself. “I knew I was capable of making it big time and going Division I,” Grover said. “It is just a matter of getting my opportunity to show my worth.” Grover passed for over 1,300 yards in his senior season at Mountain Pointe, despite missing five games due to injury. So far through his freshman season at Phoenix College, he has thrown for 681 yards and six touchdowns in five games. “JUCO is no cakewalk,” Grover said. “It’s for those kids that didn’t have the academics out of high school, got injured and just players that want another chance. All of us out here are trying to make our dreams come true, so we are all out here pushing each other to the max. It’s a real grind.” For now, the football programs will continue to operate and give student-athletes the opportunity to prove themselves both on the field and in the classroom. But, the press release also stated that the football programs will be re-evaluated in 2018-2019 based on their progress around student success measures. and seeing nothing and just seeing the stadium. That was the first thing going through my mind,” he said, adding that the city’s population sign reminded him of “a little town.” “He recalled Rodgers asking him to go to a movie and Hundley thinking there was no way they would be able to get through the theater and enjoy a movie without being mobbed by fans,” the paper reported. “It never happened.” Married to a singer from Los Angeles, Hundley is among the athletes, coaches, volunteers and fans who help raise money to support new therapies and research for people with epilepsy. “It’s a cause dear to Hundley’s heart,” the Press-Gazette reported. “His sister, Paris, who is a year older, was diagnosed with epilepsy at age 11 and was in and out of the hospital more than 100 times. The paper quoted him from a 2012 interview with the Los Angeles Times in which he said: “I play for her. I play because her seizures stopped her from running track, and she was faster than anything. Sometimes I think she can live vicariously through me.” It said Hundley noted that his sister has been seizure-free for more than three years and that he considers her “one of the strongest people he’s ever seen.”

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Be an ‘Uber friend’ and don’t rely on an app to show kindness DIANE MARKINS Tribune Guest Writer

ack in the day, people relied on each other. Friends didn’t just tag you on Instagram or send a teardrop emoji to show how much they cared. They were there for you – up close, in person. We learned it at church and practiced it in life. When I was growing up, my mom made meals for sick friends and took care of their kids if they needed a hand. That carried over to my life as a young mom and has been a way of life I’ve passed on to my grown kids. If a neighbor needs a ride to the airport, I’ll be their Uber driver. They don’t have FAITH CALENDAR

SUNDAY, OCT. 22 PASTOR INSTALLED

The Rev. Ann Conklin will be installed as pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Mesa. The service will be held in the church’s sanctuary, and the community is invited to attend. DETAILS>> 4 p.m., 161 N. Mesa Drive. Information: 480-964-8606, Ext. 103.

‘MUSIC AROUND THE WORLD’

The musicians of St. James Episcopal Church and friends present an evening of music, with selections from England, Germany, Ireland, Hawaii, Mexico and more. The evening includes wine, cheese, fruit and assorted beverages, plus a silent auction and a dessert auction. DETAILS>> 6:30-9 p.m., 975 E. Warner Road, Tempe. A $10 donation to benefit St. James includes two beverages. Additional beverages are a $3 donation each. Tickets are available at the door or by calling 480-345-2686.

SATURDAY, OCT. 28 DESERT HARVEST CAR SHOW

The Covenant Hot Rod Association and Valor Christian Center host the 2nd Annual Desert Harvest Car Show. Street rods, sports cars, custom cars, muscle cars and more will be featured. DETAILS>> 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 3015 E. Warner Road, Gilbert. Admission is free. Information: 480-205-7925 or email chra2001@msn.com. Also, visit covenanthotrod.com.

MONDAY, OCT. 30 JEWISH AND CIVIL LAW

The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute will present “You Bbe the judge: Explorations in Jewish and Civil Law.” The course will run for six weeks with a break for

to pay me or even thank me. I’m blessed by knowing that I made things a little easier. Pastor Allan at Mountain Park Community Church recently “drove” this Uber friend message home. We’ve become accustomed to our independence. “I don’t need help…I don’t need anyone.” That attitude doesn’t line up with God’s design for His people. It’s based in pride and fosters isolation. “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work; If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!” Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 True contentment requires relationship, love, kindness, serving and being served. Going it alone is, well, lonely. Technology has made it so easy to DIY. Thanksgiving. Rabbi Mendy Deitsch of Chabad of the East Valley will conduct the sessions. The course will address issues such as the Jewish view on burden of proof, what constitutes ownership and the meaning of justice. All courses are open to the public, and attendees need not be affiliated with a particular synagogue, temple or other house of worship. DETAILS>>7:30 p.m. beginning Monday, Oct. 30, at Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N. McClintock Drive, Chandler. Cost is $99 for the textbook, with a 10 percent discount for bringing a friend. Information and registration: 480-855-4333 or visit chabadcenter.com.

WED-SAT, NOV. 8-11 HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE

The Hope’s Treasures Holiday Boutique returns this year with quality handcrafted goods at Hope Covenant Church. The boutique features holiday and home décor, decorations, gifts for kids and adults, stocking stuffers, jewelry, handcrafted apparel, comfort items and more. Shoppers are invited to bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank. DETAILS>> Wednesday 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1770 S. Dobson Road, Chandler. For more information, go to hopechurchchandler.com or contact Cathy Kalin at cathykalin@gmail.com or 480-229-5393.

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SPIRITUAL CENTER

The Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center offers New Thought, ACIM, Ancient Wisdom and Interfaith teachings, with uplifting music and positive messages. Ongoing classes include Qigong, A Course In Miracles, Pranic Healing, Kirtan, Drum Circle and many others. DETAILS>> 10:30-11:45 a.m., 952 E. Baseline Road, Suite 102. Information, 480- 593-8798 or interfaithcommunity.org.

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when lots of restaurants deliver and now Amazon is a part of that game. • Visits and hugs have been replaced with texts and e-cards. • Encouraging words come from memes and GIFs. • Babysitters and elder care can be found on many websites – for a price. • Why bring fresh flowers from your garden when you can have an elegant arrangement sent with a click on your phone? • No need to share your heart and bare your soul to someone who knows you; see a therapist. They are paid to listen. All the things that used to define acts of HEBREW SCHOOL

Registration has opened for Chabad Hebrew School at the Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life. Classes will teach children ages 5-13 about Jewish heritage, culture and holidays. DETAILS>> Classes will be held 9:30 a.m.-noon at 875 N. McClintock Drive, Chandler. To tour the facility or register, call 480-855-4333 or e-mail info@ chabadcenter.com.

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friendship can be yours without any true connection. There’s an app for that. I’m dealing with a serious illness and feel so blessed that my friends get it. I have a bunch of people in my life who keep showing up to meet needs and let me see the love in their eyes and feel the warmth of their embrace. If you’re relying on the App Friend model to have your needs met, consider reaching out to be an Uber friend to someone else. It starts with you and while it might be cliché, we truly reap what we sow. More friendship always means more of a Contentment Connection. -Diane Markins is an Ahwatukee author and speaker.

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PROSPERITY RECIPES AT UNITY

Internationally known speaker and author, Maureen G. Mulvaney brings back her Prosperity Recipes class series to Unity of Tempe on Monday evenings. Cost: $10 per session DETAILS>> 6:15-8:15 p.m., Unity of Tempe, 1222 E. Baseline Road, Suite 103, Tempe. Information: 480792-1800, unityoftempe.com.

Valor Christian Center in Gilbert offers “great praise and worship and great messages for today’s living,” according to Associate Pastor Thor Strandholt. “Our mission is to evangelize, heal and disciple through the word of God.” DETAILS>> 10 a.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Thursdays. 3015 E. Warner Road. Information: valorcc.com.

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Join Valor Christian Center in Gilbert for great fellowship and walk through the word of God with depth. DETAILS>> 10 a.m. Tuesdays, 3015 E. Warner Road between Greenfield and Higley. Free. Information: 480-545-4321, valorcc.com.

The Rev. Albert Bolden leads the Lawrence Memorial A.M.E.Z. Church in Mesa. DETAILS>> Sunday school at 9 a.m., worship at 10 a.m., 931 E. Southern Ave., Suite 108. Information: 480-393-3001, tlmchurch.info@gmail.com.

SUNDAY CELEBRATION SERVICE

Inspirational messages and music to lift your spirit. A welcoming community committed to living from the heart. Many classes and events offered. We welcome you! DETAILS>>10 a.m. Sundays at Unity of Tempe, 1222 E. Baseline Road, Suite 103, Tempe. Information: 480792-1800, unityoftempe.com.

KIDS CAN LEARN JEWISH LIFE

Children can learn and experience Jewish life. Chabad Hebrew School focuses on Jewish heritage, culture and holidays. DETAILS>>9:30 a.m. to noon, for children ages 5-13 at Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N. McClintock Drive, Chandler. 480-855-4333, info@ chabadcenter.com, or chabadcenter.com.

The Lawrence Memorial A.M.E.Z. Church in Mesa has a prayer call every Monday. DETAILS>> 7 p.m., 1-712-775-7085. PIN 162106#.

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WOMEN OF INFLUENCE BIBLE STUDY

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The Lawrence Memorial A.M.E.Z. Church conducts Bible study on Tuesdays. DETAILS>>6:30 p.m., 931 E. Southern Ave., Suite 108. Information: 480-393-3001, tlmchurch.info@gmail. com.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Celebrate Recovery is a Biblical program that helps us overcome our hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Through teaching, worship, and sharing in small groups, you will find genuine people devoted to help discover the power of Christ through the recovery process.

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DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m., Central Christian Church, 933 N. Lindsay Road, Mesa. Information: Eric at 480-9244946.

GRIEFSHARE

Mountain Park Community Church is offering an ongoing GriefShare programs to help people deal with the pain of losing a loved one. DETAILS>> 6:30-8 p.m., 2408 E. Pecos Road, Ahwatukee. To register: mountainpark.org and click on Launch. Information: Alex at 480-759-6200

FINDING HEALING FOR PAIN

HOPE, an acronym for “Help Overcome Painful Experiences,” offers support for men and women who seek God’s grace and healing.

UNITY YOGA AT UNITY OF TEMPE

Center in Mind, Body & Spirit at our weekly Unity Yoga classes with Mary Jo “MJ” Kuzmick. Bring your own mat (2 blankets & blocks, if you have them). Suggested love offering: $8 a class. DETAILS>> 10 a.m., Unity of Tempe, 1222 E. Baseline Road, Suite 103, Tempe. Information: 480-792-1800, unityoftempe.com.

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Celebrate Recovery says it “brings your relationship with the Lord closer to your heart as it heals your hurts, habits and hang-ups.” Participants can discuss issues ranging from feeling left out to addictions. “Nothing is too small or too large.”

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Longtime “A Course in Miracles” student and teacher Rev. Julianne Lewis leads this interactive time of discussion and sharing. This group is appropriate for ACIM beginners as well as experienced ACIM students – and everyone in between. DETAILS>> 1-2:15 p.m. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa. $10 love donation. Information: revj4u@gmail.com.

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“Every day you take a shower. Practicing Twin Hearts Meditation is like taking a spiritual shower. When your aura is clean you experience a higher level of awareness. When your aura is clean you see through things more clearly. Even good luck increases.” DETAILS>> 7:30-9:30 p.m., Unity of Tempe, 1222 E. Baseline Road, Suite 103, Tempe. Information: 480792-1800, unityoftempe.com.

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East Valley Friends and Neighbors holds a monthly get-acquainted coffee and short general meeting on the first Wednesday of each month. The group supports local charities and has special-interest groups, such as book discussions and card game groups, that meet throughout the month. DETAILS>> 9:30 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month. Grace United Methodist Church, 2024 E. University Drive, Mesa. Information: 480-828-5146, evfanaz.org or email Tinytubes@cox.net.

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The Lawrence Memorial A.M.E.Z. Church continues a speaker series at 7 p.m. each Thursday until the end of October. Oct. 12: Rev. Kevin B. Weston of Madison Temple A.M.E.Z. Church; Oct. 19: Marvin Horne of Life Changers Worship Center; Oct. 26, Rev. Ozetta Kirby of Holy Trinity Community A.M.E. Church. The church is at 931 E. Southern Ave., Suite 108, Mesa. Information: 480-393-3001.

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ince the Mesa Music Festival was founded three years ago, naysayers have told organizer Indian Antao what the event can’t be. He knows exactly what it is. “This festival is truly unique,” he said. “It actually took somebody else to point it out to me. It’s the only one of its kind. It’s the only emerging artists festival where 100 percent of it is free.” Set for Nov. 10-11, the Mesa Music Festival is designed for musicians to learn from and network with industry professionals, trade ideas with others in the music community and show off their talents to industry professionals and fans. City officials expect more than 200 bands from across the globe to perform in downtown Mesa businesses and on outdoor stages. Musicians applied for free for

a potential spot in the festival. Thanks to his 30 years in the music business, Antao has introduced bands to keynote speakers former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield and Chester Bennington. This year, Randy Jackson will discuss his career during a free talk at 7 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Mesa Arts Center. “It’s a musicians’ event,” Antao said of the Mesa Music Festival. “Musicians get to come and network with people and other bands. First year we had Matt Pinfield. The second year – God rest his soul – we had Chester Bennington. He gave such an incredible speech. It was the first and only See

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P.O.D. was formed in San Diego in 1992. Over the course of their career, the band has received three Grammy Award nominations, contributed to numerous motion picture soundtracks and toured internationally.

Mom-and-pop Alessia’s brings big flavors to Mesa BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI GetOut Editor

on Carr is everybody’s neighbor in Northeast Mesa. He greets his guests at Alessia’s Ristorante Italiano like they’re lifelong friends. Carr unapologetically injects humor into his conversations, making diners feel at home. But there’s more to Alessia’s than Carr’s humor and the team-based serving staff. It’s about the central- to northern-style Italian dishes made by his Hawaiian-born wife, Shari, who trained with a Roman chef for 10 years in Honolulu. “She’s just a natural cook,” he said. “The big difference between us and other Italian restaurants is we stick true to Italy. We do have a few Americanized dishes, like Alfredo. But she knows the proper ways and techniques.” Shari Carr makes each sauce on the menu from scratch when guests order the dishes, whether it’s Gnocchi Amatriciana ($18) with bacon, onion, garlic and white wine in a to-

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Jonathan and Shari Carr are the owners of Alessia’s Ristorante Italiano in Mesa.

mato sauce; or Spaghetti Bolognese with ground beef, carrots, celery and onions in tomato sauce ($17). Because each dish is made with care, meals can take 30 to 40 minutes. Nearly everything is built on fresh

tomato, basil and parmesan cheese. But there is a variety of appetizers to keep guests happy during the wait, like bruschetta ($8-$11); formaggio di capra, which is warm goat cheese with roasted red bell

peppers in rosemary olive oil ($10); and calamari fresco with fresh tomatoes, garlic and basil ($11). “People have to realize that we’re still a mom and pop, my wife and her sous chef make absolutely everything,” he said. “There are no fryers. There’s no grill. There aren’t different cook stations. Everything is built on a stove. “When you see it happening, it’ll blow your mind. There are 16 burners. That’s only four, four tops. We’ll do 200-plus covers (dinners) on a Friday/Saturday night. We’re not a slop-and-drop restaurant, where you can tell the sauce was ladled over the top.” Shari’s talents are so appreciated that when she and Jon visit her sister in Florence, her dishes are requested. Jon is asked to choose the wine. “It’s a compliment, ultimately,” he said. Alessia’s, named after the Carrs’ niece in Italy, has been at McKellips and Higley roads since June 2004. The couple moved from Honolulu, where they were working See

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hen Ceci Bastida saw her childhood idol Morrissey recently for the first time, she heard his songs differently. After all, she knows Morrissey and The Smith songs intimately. Bastida is the keyboardist for Mexrrissey, a band that reworks the two acts’ songs in Spanish. “A lot of the times, as a musician, you enjoy the songs and figure out what they’re doing,” she said. “We’re recreating these songs and dissecting them. I realize how some of them are simple, yet so powerful. That’s the genius of it. When these songs come to life, it’s a magical thing to experience.” Mexrrissey, who plays the Mesa Arts Center on Friday, Oct. 27, released its debut album in 2016, “No Manchester.” It was recorded in Mexico and Tucson. It features only Morrissey songs, like “Everyday is Like Sunday,” “Last of the International Playboys” and “Suedehead.” However, shows includes tracks from Morrissey and The Smiths. “Camilo (Lara, founder) and I are huge fans of The Smiths and Morrissey since we were

really, really young,” she said. “He had it in his head that we wanted to try this. I trust him very much because I was truly a fan. “Having the opportunity to dig into these songs, take them apart and put them back together was super interesting to me.” The shows to Bastida are just as special. “It’s a really fun show,” she said. “It’s super energetic. It’s the album plus other songs we didn’t record. It’s kind of a party in a way, which is a strange thing to say about Morrissey songs.”

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Adelitas Way finds success with ‘Notorious’ single BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI GetOut Editor

delitas Way vocalist Rick DeJesus feels he and his Las Vegas-based band are at the top of their game. “I would say I’m writing the best songs of my career,” DeJesus said. “When you’re a young artist, you’re trying to show the world that you’re different and you have the capability of being a rock ‘n’ roll star. After 10 years, enough people have seen the performances and heard the songs and watched me sing. “I’m not afraid to sing. I’ll sing a cappella. I’m confident in my voice. I’m confident in my songwriting and I’m confident on stage.” Adelitas Way, which plays Tempe Marketplace with special guests from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, recently released the single “Notorious,” one of the band’s most successful songs. “It’s doing a lot of good things for us,” he said. “The last three releases we’ve done have changed the game and they made a statement for a lot of other artists as well for what’s possible.” DeJesus is referring to Adelitas Way’s departure from Virgin Records after three albums. Usually, when a band leaves a major-label fold, they see a “pretty steady decline,” he said. “It’s very rare that a band leaves a major

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time he did it.” Bennington, who received the keys to the city, was inspirational. When Antao went to dinner with the former Linkin Park singer after his keynote, Bennington said, “You’re onto something here.” “That meant the world to me,” Antao said. “Chester also came to the VIP party. He took a picture with every last attendee.” Other speakers this year include Leigh Lust, vice president of A&R at Pledge Music; Rene Mata, artist management at AAM, A&R at Red Bull Records; and producer Jay Baumgardner, who has worked with Ugly Kid Joe, Helmet, Papa Roach and Bush. Baumgardner is making a return visit. The headlining concert this year is by the San Diego-bred metal quartet, P.O.D. They will play a free show on Nov. 11 in downtown Mesa. Time and location are TBA. Since 1992, these SoCal rock vets have released nine albums, including the tripleplatinum “Satellite,” earned three Grammy nominations, have songs in numerous major motion pictures and have collaborated

(Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer)

Adelitas Way will be bringing its high-powered music to Tempe Marketplace and vocalist Rick DeJesus can’t wait to give the audience a live version of the band’s hit, “Notorious.”

label and continues to grow at a rapid pace. “The growth of our band has continued to go up. We’re a band that’s taken a really hard-nosed, grassroots approach. We play a lot of shows. We’re not defined by one song. The No. 1 thing that’s changed is we’re bigger now than we were on Virgin and that’s rare.” DeJesus said he’s found success in Arizona as well. Adelitas Way played Tempe with other musicians such as Katy Perry, H.R. (Bad Brains), Mike Muir (Suicidal Tendencies) and Sen Dog (Cypress Hill). The Mesa Music Festival is much more influential than most think, Antao said. “We get comments like, ‘We thought the Mesa Music Festival featured bands playing in a park with tents,’” he said. “Shame on you. Do the research.” The New Jersey-based Antao is impressed with Mesa and its ever-growing arts scene. He visits about once a month and is continually impressed with the number of home studios and venues in downtown Mesa. “I feel there’s a groundswell happening,” he said. “Pretty soon there will be more happening in downtown Mesa. It’s because art attracts art.” It frustrates Antao when he hears that the Mesa Music Festival is ripping off South by Southwest, an annual tradition in Austin, Texas. “It’s anti-South by Southwest,” he added. “I want to be what South by Southwest was at the beginning. If you’re an artist from Des Moines, Iowa, or Lawrence, Kansas, and you come to Mesa and you’re hanging with Chester? Nothing for nothing, that’s pret-

Marketplace previously, and sold out Pub Rock in Scottsdale numerous times. “We have a great time in Arizona – Phoenix, Tempe,” he said. “We think we’re going to crush it. We’re looking forward to coming back. “When we play a full headlining set of our songs, it’s a night when people will leave and go, ‘Man, that was fun,’ or we’ll blow people away who may not know that

much about us.” DeJesus is calling from Las Vegas, a city he loves. He was deeply affected by the mass shootings Oct. 1. “It was rough. It was rough,” he said. “I love this city. It’s a beautiful city. It’s just shows you that evil is all around – Paris, the Boston Marathon, Vegas. People wake up with evil thoughts, and it’s really hard to battle that. “We need to come together as a nation. When tragedy happens, it’s not about money. It’s about caring. Look at how much has been raised for the families. Look at how Vegas stepped up.” He said the United States reacts differently to tragedy than other countries, which do not show compassion and unity like Americans. “We’re caring and we stick together,” he said. “I wish we stuck together all the time, instead of in light of tragedy.”

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rant. We have a beautiful selection of wine that’s all Italian, given one or two.” They yearn to school guests on what they know about wine. Alessia’s hosts wine events several times per month. Next up is the Fall Italian Fine Wine Showcase on Saturday, Oct. 21. The Carrs are sticking true to what they wanted to do: open a mom-and-pop restaurant. “Even though we expanded, we’re here every night as much as we can be,” said Carr, who grew up in upstate New York. “We just love what we do. We love our locals and our regulars are great. I love getting to know everybody. It’s fun.”

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Experienced SS Process Welders and Pipefitters needed for Phoenix area project Nov 2017 thru Feb 2018. OT required. Per Diem paid. Must be experienced with SS Process piping. Email resume to cortezincof fice@gmail.com Drug free workplace EOE

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Employment General One Identity LLC is seeking a Software Development Engineer (Tempe, AZ). Duties: Respnsbl for dsgn & development activities associated w/ softw using range of applicable tech for prodct used in local, network or Internet-rltd comp prgrm. Skills req: exp w/ C#, Visual Studio.NET 3.5/4.0, ASP.NET, & multithreaded, scalable appl. Req MS in Comp Sci, Softw Devlp or reltd fld plus 1 yr in the job offered or 1 yr of exp as an App Devlpr or rltd occupation. ***This is a telecommuting position that requires the applicant to reside in or nearby Maricopa, County, AZ. *** To be considered for the opening, please visit https://www.oneidentity.com/company/careers.a spx, search for Job ID 2017-2457 and apply online. No phone calls please. Workforce diversity is an essential part of One Identity’s commitment to quality and to the future. We encourage you to apply, whatever your race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status. IT/Software PayPal Inc. has the following job opportunities in its Scottsdale, AZ office: MTS 2, Software Engineer (Req.# 16-4944) to analyze, design, & lead the implementation of architectural & technical solutions. Create highly scalable & agile software apps that are built on the same tech stack as Paypalʼs other domains. Reqʼs: MS(or equiv.)+3 yrs. exp. OR BS(or equiv.)+5 yrs. exp. Senior Salesforce Developer/Architect (Req.# 17-2735) to participate in all phases of software dvlpment life cycle including working w/ architects in understanding the design of reqs, prototyping, coding, testing, deployment & support. Help dvlp highly interactive UI using Visualforce, JavaScript & JQuery technologies. Reqʼs: MS(or equiv.)+4 yrs. exp. OR BS(or equiv.)+6 yrs. exp. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Submit resume w/ ref. (please include the Req. No.) to: ATTN: HR, Cube 10.3.584, PayPal, Inc. HQ, 2211 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95131. EOE

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HUMAC has multiple openings for Systems Analysts in Phoenix, AZ. Reqs US Bachelor's degree or equivalent via ed/training/experience. Reqs skills in Java/HTML/Maven/Te stNG/ALM/SQL to analyze/dsgn/dev/ implement/test systems & applics. Email your resume to Sri at hr@humacinc.com w/ ref no 2017-21 on resume & ref ad in EVT

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Inside Sales Representative Times Media Group - Tempe, AZ

This position focuses on developing new revenues from new advertisers and growing revenue from existing advertisers. This role builds profitable advertising accounts with new and existing advertisers to which they offer multiple media advertising solutions to achieve targeted, profitable revenue. Selling daily classified, retail and online advertising to active/non-active and new businesses, using verbal and written skills over the telephone and occasionally in person. REQUIREMENTS: • Achieve sales goals per period, per product and/or sales initiative. • Minimize adjustments due to errors or billing. • Utilize sales tools. • Meet deadlines for production, billing and customer requests as well as adhering to all company policies. QUALIFICATIONS: • High school diploma or equivalent courses • 2 yr proven track record of proven results • Advertising or marketing industry experience is ideal. • Proficient typing and computer skills, using Email/Gmail, Google Docs, Spreadsheets, internet, bookmarks, etc. • Detail oriented with excellent grammar skills. • Team player and independently motivated. • Professional and customer service oriented with customers as well as other departments. • Excellent work ethic.

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As the world leader in next generation mobile technologies, Qual comm is focused on accelerating mobility around the world. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm, Inc., has the following degreed/experienced positions available in Chandler, AZ: • Design Verification Engineer: (FR-Q778-P) • Staff Design Verification Engineer: (FR-Q781-P) Multiple openings avail. Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience. Mail CV w/job code to QUALCOMM, P.O. Box 919013, San Diego, CA, 92191-9013. EEO employer: including race, gender, disability & veterans status Experienced Millwrights/Riggers needed for Phoenix area project Nov 2017 thru Feb 2018. OT required. Per Diem paid. Email resume to cortezincoffice@gmail. com Drug free workplace EOE FULL-TIME CALL CENTER CUSTOMER SERVICE SPECIALIST Healthcare company seeking FT workers for call center to handle pharmacy claim related calls in Tempe office. Shifts vary between 9am-8p, M-F. Requires ability to work in MS Windows and typing of 35 wpm; prior customer service experience. For more detail and to apply, please go to www.healthesystems .com/careers

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Employment General Golf Course Maintenance Firerock Country Club FT/PT $12.50/hr. Fountain Hills. Email: cwerline@ troongolf.com Virtuouspros has opening for Software Engineer in Phoenix, AZ. Reqs US Masters degree/foreign equiv or Bach + 5 yrs exp w/ skills in J2EE/JSP/ EJB/Java 1.7/Oracle 8.1/9i/Visio/UML to analyze/design/develop/implement/test systems & apps. Fax your resume to Tanya @ 623-888-6716 with ref no 2017-19 on resume and ref ad in EVT WE’RE ALWAYS HERE TO SERVE YOUR CLASSIFIED NEEDS

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MetaSoftTech Solutions has openings for Software Engs (SE) Operations Research Analysts (ORA) and Computer Systems Engs (CSE) in Chandler, AZ. SE/ORA candidates must have US Masters degree/foreign equiv or Bach +5 yrs exp; CSE candidates must have US Bachelor/foreign equiv. SE/ORA skills in .Net/ASP.Net/SQL/XM L/WebServices/AngularJS: CSE skills in Java/Agile/Scrum/Iterative/Waterfall to analyze/design/develop/i mplement/test software/systems. Email resume to Thamiya @ hr-us@mstsolutions.com with ref no 2017-19 for SE; 2017-20 for ORA; 2017-21 for CSE on resume and ref EVT ad

Restaurant Assistant (Tempe, AZ): Provide support to President/Manager to ensure daily operations; Train staff regarding operational/ procedural issues; Min. HS Diploma or equiv./Korean Fluency reqʼd; Mail resume to In P. Inc. 9845 S. Priest Dr. #106, Tempe, AZ 85284 (Attn: Mr. Cho)

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