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NEWS................................... Town officials confronted two neighbrohood disputes last week.

COMMUNITY............ 23 Gilbert man seeking doughnut crown.

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Town Council candidates post a second round of arguments for their election.

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Waymo Program Manager Kellye Turpen, a Gilbert resident, heads the company’s support team in Arizona, which helps passengers get accustomed to the company's autonomous vehicles.

Gilbert woman enjoys being ‘Voice of Waymo’ BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY GSN Managing Editor

hen commuters settle into one of Waymo’s self-driving cars there might not be a driver behind the wheel, but The Voice of Waymo is always there in case riders have questions or run into trouble during their trip. The Voice of Waymo – a tongue-in-cheek name for its support team – is just a click away for riders that need a helping hand. Gilbert resident Kellye Turpen is a program manager for that support team

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ilbert’s Heritage District has transformed mightily over the past decade, going from a quaint, sleepy downtown to a legitimate nighttime destination replete with some of the Valley’s most popular dining destinations. Now, a new plan aims to transform the downtown once again by promoting the growth of commercial, multifamily, entertainment and hotel developments to complement the existing restaurants. Much of the downtown growth has been guided by the town’s Heritage District Redevelopment Plan, which the town adopted in 1991 and updated in 2001 and 2008. Town staff and local stakeholders have worked on that plan’s most recent update since 2015. The town’s Redevelopment Commission has sent its final draft to the Town Council and it will be considered for adoption on Aug. 16. Oregon-based Crandall Arambula served as a primary consultant during the plan update process after winning a contract with the town in 2017. The 150-page document lays out a plan to achieve that lofty goal that includes extensive roadways improvements and the use of both private and public monies to build community gathering spots and improve pedestrian and bike access. The plan highlights a range of key and complimentary projects that would contribute to development of the district over the next 10 years. Commercial development In an attempt to infuse more commercial businesses into the area, the plan designates two spots for private

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Planning Commission splits vote in neighborhood feud BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

anny Hair had had multiple heart attacks and is not in the best of health. He and his wife want to move from west Phoenix closer to their son Jason Hair, who lives in southeast Gilbert in a semi-rural neighborhood of homes on acre-plus lots. The Hairs got approval from the town’s zoning administrator in June to build a second home on the family’s 1.25-acre property on 142nd Street near Lindsay and Ray roads. The administrator based the decision on four findings, including that the secondary dwelling won’t impact the neighboring uses or the community in general and the proposed use conforms with the General Plan. That same day, backyard neighbor Matt Dawson filed an appeal, citing a number of concerns – such as a second

home would exceed the lot coverage, reduce property values for nearby homes and that the second home in the future could become a rental. Planner Stephanie Bubenheim said even accounting for the main house with carport, a shed, an accessory garage and a cabana, the addition of a second home would not exceed the maximum lot coverage allowed. Also, there was no evidence to support the claim that property values would fall, and town code allows for any secondary dwelling to be used to a rental, she said. In short, she said, there was no violation of town code. The issue landed before Gilbert Planning Commission last week with Dawson pleading his case. “I’ve lived here nearly 30 years,” the retired police officer said. “I built my home for a rural lifestyle.” He said he lost his view when Jason Hair moved in and built a garage, big

enough for an RV. Now that the family wants to build the second home next to the garage, he said, “Quite frankly, it’s ridiculous. It will make an eyesore worse.” Dawson also questioned the need for a 5,000-square-foot-plus house for an elderly couple. The house would have three bedrooms, 1.5-bathrooms, a full kitchen, a living room, garage, two covered porches and a basement that includes one bedroom and one bathroom. The home would share the same electric meter with the main house. Staff said the total first floor under roof amounts to about 3,520 square feet while the basement comes to approximately 2,112 square feet. Dawson said circumstances change in that people could lose their jobs, marriages could end in divorce and the Hair property end up getting sold to an investor who would rent out the two large

homes. And if that were to happen, Dawson said it was a good chance there would be multiple people living in each home, which would result in loud parties and noise complaints. In his more than 24 years as a police officer, he’s been to neighborhoods where people complained about loud parties and where there was drug use. “No one has two homes on a 1-acre lot,” Dawson said. “If you want a second home, sell your piece, go out and buy two acres and build a second home, or add on to the existing home or build a smaller home. “Mr. Hair has no care or concern for his neighbors,” he added. “There’s a very good chance if you allow this what will stop people from doing this and this becomes a subdivision. The bottom line is we value what we have on our property.

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Fido gets way over dog spa neighbors’ objections BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

doggy daycare for Fido to play, socialize and even spend the night is expected to open at Gilbert Fiesta shopping center sometime in October or November. Franchise owner and Gilbert resident Tina Edenfield got the green light for Dogtopia last week from Town Council, which voted 6-1 to uphold the Planning Commission’s granting of a conditional use permit. Councilman Jordan Ray filed an appeal of that June decision after he received a letter from homeowners to the east concerned with potential noise from barking dogs. The business will set up shop in a vacant 6,000-square-foot-plus building that shares the 40-acre shopping center at Williams and Gilbert roads with a Fry’s market, an AutoZone, a doughnut shop and other tenants. Dogtopia will take up the entire multi-tenant building. Hours of operation will be Mondays to Fridays, 7a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The maximum occupancy will be 115 dogs divided up into three playrooms by size. Each group of dogs is allowed outside with supervision for 20 minutes or so then let back in. No more than 30 dogs are outside at

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any given time. And if there are any dogs staying the night, they are let out for one last potty break ending at 9 p.m. Attorney Adam Baugh, representing Edenfield, said Dogtopia is well established with 70 locations around the country, including two in Arizona — one in Scottsdale and another in the Arcadia District in Phoenix and 150 more in de-

velopment. He said his client has made a number of design changes to address homeowners’ concerns, such as reducing the outdoor play area so it did not extend pass the south edge of the building, limiting noise to the homeowners in the east. And, Baugh said, instead of the minimal 6-foot-tall wall requirement, an

8-foot perimeter wall will be built. He bolstered his case by saying similar dog care places in Gilbert have had no noise, odor or nuisance complaints. He also cited Doggie District Pet Resort & Training Center in Mesa, which is surrounded by residences. He said Dogtopia will provide job growth with about eight employees and fill a building that has sat empty for 39 months. And, he pointed to a letter of support from the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and support from other tenants at the shopping center. Baugh added since the commission’s meeting, his client has had a noise study done and gotten input from a canine behaviorist who works for Dogtopia. Acoustical Consulting Services in Mesa basically found that the “projected maximum noise levels are below the town’s noise-level limits by a substantial amount.” The canine behaviorist in her letter detailed the company’s policy and procedures in curbing problems, including barking, during outdoor play. She said most dogs do not bark during play and a dog daycare center would reduce barking in neighborhoods because a tired, well-socialized dog is less likely to bark. Homeowner Jim Torgeson didn’t buy the argument.

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New national study gives low grades to Arizona Schools BY HOWARD FISCHER

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rizona schools are near the bottom of the barrel nationally when academics, class size and even student bullying are considered, at least according to a financial advice web site. The new study from WalletHub.com comes as education takes center stage in this year’s political races. Incumbent Gov. Doug Ducey has come under fire for his slow response to providing adequate funding for education and bringing per-student funding back to pre-recession levels. And there are two measures on the November ballot dealing with whether the state has adequate funds to provide a quality public education for all. There were some areas where Arizona schools look better than much of the rest of the nation. For example, just 6.2 percent of students participated in violence in 2017. Only eight states had lower rates. Similarly, just 3.5 percent of students were armed and there were only two school shootings from 1990 through

May 2018. But along the lines of student safety, nearly 8 percent of high schoolers reported they had been threatened. That’s a higher figure than more than half the other states. And almost a third of high schools reported that illegal drugs were made available to them on school property. Where Arizona really fell short, though, is on the academic side of the ledger. WalletHub found the dropout rate between 2015 and 2016 was more than 20

percent, making Arizona No. 43 in that category. Math and reading test scores in 2017 also were below the national average, as was the share of 2017 high schoolers scoring a 3 or higher on advanced placement scores. And Arizona came in close to dead last in the number of students per teacher through all grade levels, at more than 23. Only California did worse. The report is significant because it avoids the issue that has become a flash

Quality, safety of Arizona schools

Here is the ranking that wallethub. com gave to schools overall in Arizona, based on its use of 25 metrics from a variety of sources. Massachusettes scored the highest and New Mexico schools ranked the lowest. Higher numbers below mean the state ranked lower among all 50 states and the District of Columbia. For the full study: wallethub.com/edu/states-with-thebest-schools/5335. 37th – Math test scores

38th – Reading test scores 50th – Pupil-teacher ratio 24th – Median SAT score 39th – Median ACT score 40th – % of licensed/certified public K–12 teachers 43rd – Dropout rate 17th – Bullying incidence rate 35th – % of threatened/injured high school students

point: education funding. Several studies have shown Arizona to be at or near the bottom of per-pupil funding among all the states. Others have put salaries for Arizona teachers also close to the bottom. Various groups have said those numbers are irrelevant, arguing they do not consider other issues like the cost of living in Arizona versus other states. Instead, they said, the focus should be on results. This report does have some of those results. It does find the median score on the SAT test for Arizona students in 2016 was 516.7. That was good enough to rank No. 24 nationally. But ACT tests results were less impressive, with the median score of 19 being just good enough to put Arizona at No. 39. In the lower grades, Arizona places No. 37 in the average score on math tests for fourth and eighth graders in 2017, and No. 38 in reading. In a prepared response, Ducey press

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Not only is his home the closest to the proposed business but as president of Legacy at Gilbert Commons Homeowners’ Association, he was tasked with opposing the permit on behalf of the 131 homeowners. Torgeson said he moved to Gilbert 10 years ago, bought his house for cash and has a reasonable expectation to enjoy peace and quiet on his property. “I love dogs, I have two,” he said. “My concern is my dogs barking back at 30 dogs.” As a former nightclub owner, he said he is well-versed in volume and decibels and disputed the noise study’s findings, believing the sound of barking would be louder than what was stated. He said the other dog centers mentioned for Gilbert are located in light industrial areas and he didn’t want homeowners to be the guinea pig. “You are gambling with my peace and quiet because someone wants to open something that needs a conditional use permit,” he said. “I don’t want to come back in three months and have a discussion that I was right.” Councilman Victor Petersen asked if he was right in his research that the 36 decibels projected at the peak when dogs are barking is between a whisper and a light rain – to which Baugh responded in the affirmative. Councilman Jared Taylor asked what sound abatement was being used inside the building. Baugh said a couple of things will be done, including applying acoustic absorbing material indoors and no windows on the east side of the building facing the homes. Councilman Ray said although he filed the appeal, he appreciated the owner’s efforts to address concerns and spend extra money out of pocket for it. He said he visited the two Dogtopia locations in the Valley unannounced and sat in the parking lot, listening for noise. “It was far quieter than my backyard where I have dogs that live behind me,” he said. And, he said, because this is a conditional use permit with conditions, if there are complaints or the applicant doesn’t follow what’s spelled out, the permit can and will likely be revoked. “I’m in favor of the project now based on the changes,” Ray said. Councilman Eddie Cook cast the dissenting vote, likening the sound of barking dogs to an orchestra. A single violin plays a certain note, add

a second violin and then another and so on and the volume grows, he said. Having one dog barking is fine but add a second, third and fourth and it’s an orchestra of barking, he said. He asked the owner if it was possible to remove the outdoor play area, which might be a win-win for everyone. Edenfield said an outdoor play area was vital for a dog’s well-being. “I think the owner made great adjustments,” Vice Mayor Brigette Peterson said, adding: “This business wants to be a success in the community and we should give her the opportunity to be successful.” Peterson said her dogs have gone to a dog daycare and the staff there do a great job calming the dogs down. Petersen said he’s known for being passionate about property rights but in this case, he didn’t think noise will be an issue and infringe on people’s enjoyment of their property. Councilman Scott Anderson said he also visited both Dogtopia sites and other similar businesses and sat and listened. “I must say each one I would not know what was happening if I didn’t know what the business was,” he said. “Someone is willing to invest in this property.” Taylor said the permit will keep the owner on a short leash and during his visits to the Dogtopia locations, he found the dogs were monitored every single step. “I was in the lobby and didn’t hear anything,” he said. He said quiet enjoyment of one’s property didn’t mean silence and that people live in homes near roads. “We’ve approved things with a much worse sound issue in this town,” Taylor said. “This is the least of our worries.” Mayor Jenn Daniels said she understood the residents’ concerns but there were mitigations in place to alleviate them. After the hearing, Torgeson said he hoped he was wrong about the noise but was somewhat confident he wasn’t. And if there were to be a a noise violation, he was doubtful the town would pull the permit from a business generating tax dollars. Now, he said he had to deliver the bad news to the homeowners. “I expressed their concerns the best I could do,” he said.

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I don’t like the fact someone can come in and build two homes on a single lot.” Lanny Hair said the property is in a family trust and there is no plan to sell or rent. “I want to address the outright lies and falsehood spread around the neighborhood,” he said at the public meeting. “Before I’ve even moved into the neighborhood I am already the bad guy.” Hair said his son has lived on the property for five years and there have been no parties and if there were any drugs found on site, they would be Geritol and his medication. He said Dawson also can rent his house and throw wild parties. “Accusations from a former policeman are offensive,” Hair said. Hair said neighbors have been told the family will split the lot into two lots and sell one, ruining the personality of the neighborhood. He said the family could have opted for a different type of dwelling on site but that would mean no basement or a full kitchen. He said the basement would also include a playroom for his grandchildren and space to store antiques. “I have no clandestine plan to turn it

into a meth lab,” he said sarcastically. The extra bedrooms are needed for visiting family members and perhaps down the road a full-time caregiver for him and his wife, Hair said. He countered Dawson’s claim there were no nearby properties with two homes. He said according to Google map, there are nine properties on two streets nearby with a secondary structure or guest home. He also said his son’s garage was more attractive than Dawson’s horse stall and utility truck, which were in view of his son’s window. “He lives in a glass house and shouldn’t be throwing rocks,” Hair said. He said there was bad blood between Dawson and his son with Dawson’s father-in-law coming over and complaining about a shed Jason Hair put up for his lawnmower. “There’s nothing we can do on the property that won’t upset Mr. Dawson,” he said. Commissioner Joshua Oehler asked why the Hairs didn’t consider adding on to the existing home instead. Hair explained the swimming pool would need to be eliminated for an addition but the main reason is he didn’t want to infringe on his son and his family. “I don’t think having in-laws that close

is a good idea,” Hair said. “It’s the best use of the property because the land we are using is not being used other than for a lawn.” Oehler said in reviewing the site plan, it looked like there was room to add onto the main house. Five other neighbors spoke out against the administrative-use permit. Staff also received emails and phone calls of concern from residents in that neighborhood. Ben Mellberg said a second house would add to the density and he was worried the lot may split in the future. According to staff, the property cannot be split into two separate parcels in the future because the two lots would not meet the requirements of minimum-lot size within the town’s current SF-43 zoning district. Becky Brandt said the concern was the homes becoming rentals if the Hairs leave or sell. Brandt said when she, her father and sister – who is married to Dawson – moved to the neighborhood, they each brought property and never considered building an additional home on the land to accommodate family members. She said there are other options and if Jason Hair wanted to take care of his parents, he should do so without disrupting

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the lifestyle neighbors have known for so many years. Dawson’s wife, Cassandra, who works in real estate, argued people who move out there do so to get away from small lots and what the Hairs were allowed to do would deter potential home buyers. She noted all the structures already on the Hairs’ property and on top of that a 5,600-square-foot second home. “They have no respect for the land’s character or rural lifestyle,” she said. Oehler said he has a problem with the fact that it’s a single-family lot and with the addition of a second home, the property will then always be two households. He said he felt with the help of a design professional, the Hairs can add onto the main house instead and the family’s proposal was more of a want than a need. “There are other ways to work with your neighbors and not ask for this kind of permit,” he said. Oehler suggested continuing the matter to give both sides time to work on a compromise Commissioner David Cavanee citing his past experience as a zoning officer, said it was not good to adjudicate this issue based on perceived future use. He said he didn’t see any violations by the

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One man’s opinion

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AAA bond rating. Gilbert is one of 5 communities in Arizona with this rating. There are about 100 municipalities in the country with AAA from two rating agencies (like Gilbert has) . This is an honor that less than 1% of municipalities in the US have. This rating has saved millions!

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Average annual household cost for property tax, sales tax, water, wastewater and solid waste services is $1,440. This is less than all our adjacent cities.

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Great trash service. Our town takes care of all 6 categories. Most other cities only cover 2 or 3 categories.

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They have provided us with many great parks, which will include the new regional park at Higley and Queen Creek.

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But Cavenee made the motion to uphold the decision granting the Hairs the permit, seconded by Froehlich. The motion passed on a 5-2 vote with Oehler and Johns opposed. But the Hairs can’t begin to build just yet because Dawson can turn to the courts for relief. Dawson declined comment after the hearing and did not return a call the next day for comment on what he plans to do. Generally under state statute, a person aggrieved by a decision made by a legislative body or board has 30 days to file a challenge in Superior Court. Filing the complaint, however does not stay decision but the court may grant a stay or modify it.

and has taken a leading role in making sure Waymo riders in the Early Rider Program feel comfortable as they test out the new technology. Turpen said her team answers a variety of questions for riders like how to use the app and also helps coordinate retrievals when users leave items behind in a vehicle. The team is also responsible for onboarding orientation with new riders – which includes talking to them about the safety report the company released last year, the inner workings of the cars and showing them the ways a Waymo autonomous vehicle differs from a regular car. “We talk to them about how to do things,” she said. “There are some differences. They actually have to do some things in the vehicle that are different than a regular car that you would get into.” The team tells new riders how to request help using a button and how to tell the car to begin the ride. “They have to tell the car to go whenever they are ready,” Turpen said. The support team also does safety check ins on riders if they are in a vehicle for a few minutes but have not started a ride or arrive at the destination and do not exit the car. “It’s kind of a blending of proactive and reactive support,” Turpen said. Being involved with Waymo’s Early Rider Program has made Turpen a local celebrity of sorts with friends, family and neighbors in the East Valley who are excited about trying out the new technology. However, it’s not the brand name recognition that comes along with Waymo

Hairs in seeking to build a second home on site. “I can see both sides of the coin,” Commissioner Carl Bloomfield said, citing the need to protect property rights. “I hate to see this kind of thing happen in a neighborhood,” he said. Commissioner Brian Johns suggested the Hairs hire a professional to design a structure that would fit in with the neighborhood. Commissioner Greg Froehlich said what the Hairs requested is not inconsistent with the neighborhood. Chairman Kristopher Sippel acknowledged it was a difficult decision for the board to make.

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Waymo program aims for Valley Metro riders BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY GSN Managing Editor

elf-driving vehicles are typically described as a disruptive technology that will make traditional modes of public transportation obsolete, but a recent announcement by Chandler-based Waymo is challenging that narrative. The Google-backed autonomous vehicle company and Valley Metro announced a first-of-its-kind pilot program that aims to increase access to and use of public transportation. The project will give select Valley Metro employees in the Southeast Valley the opportunity to use Waymo autonomous vehicles to travel to and from public transit stops on their commutes between home and work. The program is designed to test the effectiveness of using self-driving vehicles to promote public transportation by providing an option to travelers who do not live within walking distance of a light rail, bus stops and other Valley Metro centers. When the Valley Metro partnership launches, the Waymo vehicles will have backup safety drivers behind the wheel, though the company already deploys a mix of vehicles in the East Valley with and without backup drivers outside of that program, said Shaun Stewart, Waymo’s chief business development officer. The program will begin in August and include a three-month evaluation period followed by a planned two-year pilot. It will only be available to select Valley Metro employees, though there is potential for a wider expansion in the future. “This is a laboratory. We are going to see how things progress,” said Valley Metro CEO Scott Smith, adding that the companies will collect data and learn from the experience as they determine how to move forward. The inclusion of Valley Metro employees has added benefits for Waymo. “The benefit we have with the Valley Metro folks is they are professionals who focused their careers on transportation, so we want their opinions and their insights from their educated perspective on what’s working and what isn’t,” Stewart said. The new program will function as both an operational and data-sharing partnership between Waymo and Valley Metro. It will also give the two organizations a chance to work out the kinks before launching an eventual public ser-

vice. “Part of the pilot program is just to figure out those logistics will work,” Smith said. “How do you merge this vibrant company with technology into a system like Valley Metro that is an established, large public transportation organization and make it seamless?” Stewart acknowledged that the sample size from Waymo’s Early Rider Program and this new pilot is relatively small – the Early Rider Program currently has about 400 riders in the East Valley – but he said the small group of transportation professionals will give the com-

commute, because the boundaries for the program do not extend to Downtown Phoenix where she works. However, Jackson noted that if the boundaries extended slightly further, she could link up with a light rail station for the rest of her journey. The program could have broader implications in the East Valley as well. If it promotes increased ridership on the light rail, for instance, that would bode well for the plethora of gestating development projects in downtown Mesa – such as the proposed ASU building – that are located adjacent to light

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Shaun Stewart, left, Waymo's chief business development officer, and Valley Metro CEO Scott Smith last week held a press conference to outline a program that ultimately might help Valley commuters travel between bus and light rail stops and their ultimate destination by providing autonomous vehicles.

pany input from “a trusted user with a specific perspective” in phase one of the program before it roles out to the public. If and when that public program roles out, it could have a significant impact on commuters looking to utilize public transportation more often. Tempe-resident Samantha Jackson, whose has participated in the Early Rider Program for about a year, said her family typically uses Waymo’s autonomous vehicles for trips to the grocery store or to see movies at the AMC in Ahwatukee. “It’s awesome, especially this time of year because you hate to find a parking spot,” she said, noting that it typically takes four to six minutes for a Waymo to arrive after booking through the app. She said she cannot use it for her daily

rail stops. “The future is here. Autonomous vehicles are not a concept anymore; they are a part of people’s lives,” Mesa Mayor John Giles said. “I love this partnership, because it is not either or with autonomous vehicles and public transportation.” Giles added that fixed transportation lines like the light rail make more sense in the Valley with complimentary services like Waymo that can bring in additional riders. Giles said that Waymo is expanding in Mesa and is in talks with the city about opening a facility there. Still, not all commuters are comfortable with the idea of using self-driving vehicles. A Reuters/Ipsos poll from January found that two-thirds of Americans

are “uncomfortable about the idea of riding in self-driving cars,” according to Reuters. The poll found that men are generally more comfortable with the idea of riding in the vehicles than women, with 38 percent responding favorably versus 16 percent of women. The safety of autonomous vehicles is still a hot topic in Arizona following the fatal Uber crash in Tempe that left one woman dead. Tempe Police documents indicated that a distracted backup driver played a role in the collision. While Waymo’s vehicles have been involved in two crashes in Chandler and Mesa, the Waymo vehicles were not at fault in either incident, according to Chandler Police. In both cases, the Waymo vehicles were also in manual mode with a driver behind the wheel. The Tempe accident incident raised questions about the safety of Uber’s autonomous vehicles, and Gov. Doug Ducey ultimately suspended the company from testing in Arizona Ducey, who once criticized California’s regulatory environment as too burdensome as he attempted to woo autonomous vehicle companies, also updated a bare bones 2015 executive order that governed testing in Arizona. The new order, in part, required any autonomous vehicles testing in the state to comply with Arizona traffic laws, federal safety standards and have the ability to come to a safe stop in the event of a failure by the vehicle’s automated driving system. However, Ducey has been vague on how the state will be overseeing selfdriving car testing on an ongoing basis. At a campaign event in Gilbert earlier this year, Ducey addressed the issue. “We’re going to do everything we can to protect public health and public safety while remaining a place that invites entrepreneurship and innovation,” Ducey said. “We’re going to work with the federal government to make sure that everyone is in compliance with the federal guidelines and standards.” He also spoke generally on providing oversight for the industry, but did not specify which agencies would be responsible. The state’s Self-Driving Vehicle Oversight Committee, which included policy experts and members of various government departments, has not met since 2016. Ducey said, “We have plenty of com-

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commercial development, referred to as the North and South Anchors – both with a mixture of business and ground-floor retail uses. Amanda Elliot, Gilbert’s redevelopment administrator and Heritage District liaison, said that the town has received interest from businesses that want to move into Class A office space downtown and the new developments would provide the product they are looking for. The redevelopment plan said that the current market demand for office in downtown Gilbert is between 334,000 and 584,000 square feet. “Part of the overall study within this was looking at what will the actual market bear,” Elliot said. “Office (product) has some opportunities to yield some high numbers.” The North Anchor, located at west of Gilbert Road and east of Ash Street near Juniper Avenue, would also include entertainment options and a potential hotel or conference center. Elliot said the town already has issued a request for qualifications for development of a 1.9-acre site near Juniper Avenue and Gilbert Road that currently houses a Burger King. The eatery is privately owned, but the town owns all the land surrounding it. The plan also focuses on attracting multifamily apartment and condominium projects to the area. “In order for downtown to be sustainable, we need density,” Amanda Elliot said. “Retail shopping cannot survive off of nighttime visitors only.”

The redevelopment plan states that the market could absorb up to 500 new multifamily units in the short term and 1,650 units in the long term. Demand for rental properties in Gilbert is on the rise and the 5.9 percent yearly rent growth in the town is the highest of any municipality in Arizona. The median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Gilbert is $1,440 and also leads all other Arizona cities, according to Apartment List’s August 2018 Rental Report. Despite that demand, the infusion of rental housing in Gilbert is always a hot-button issue, as evidenced by the negative community reaction to the now-scuttled City Gate Apartments project. Elliot said that residents downtown have largely been open to more multifamily projects, and staff has worked to explain that multifamily does not necessarily equal rentals. “One of the things we are trying to do that word ‘multifamily’ doesn’t always mean rental or low end,” she said, noting that the plan calls for for-sale condominiums as well. The plan has identified a site, called The District Core, for a mixed-use project featuring multifamily rentals, condominiums, a hotel, retail and restaurants. The site is west of Gilbert Road, south of the canal, and north of the railroad tracks. Public amenities A key aspect of the plan is the creation of public amenities to attract that private investment, including a gathering spot at the northern edge of downtown called The Commons to compliment the pro-

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The Vaughn Ventilator is an anticipated extension of Vaughn Avenue west of Gilbert Road. The street currently dead ends at the Union Pacific Railroad tracks, and the plan calls to extend the roadway west to Neely Street to provide alternative access route to the area. “That really opens up a lot of parcels in the back off of Gilbert Road,” Elliot said. “In order for office or retail or hotel to be viable, we need a lot of drive by traffic.” Along with extending Vaughn Avenue, the plan calls for curbside and landscaping improvements to transform the road into a walkable shopping area for visitors. The Ash Street Extension would run from the intersection of Gilbert Road and Cullumber Avenue northwest along the current railroad route to a realigned portion of Ash Street at Page Avenue. The new circulation framework in the plan also includes increased pedestrian and bicycle access along Elliot Road and street improvements on Page Avenue. In addition to upgraded roadways, the document mentions a new public transit station downtown with a park and ride and bus stops. The station would also be a placeholder for a future stop on the proposed high-speed rail line between Phoenix and Tucson that would run along existing Union Pacific railroad, Elliot said. Arizona Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration have studied the feasibility of the high-speed rail project and made recommendations on the route it should travel. However, the project has no anticipated start date or funding sources.

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posed North Anchor nearby. Plans for that development – on land currently reserved for parking west of Gilbert Road between Juniper Avenue and The Western Canal Trail – include grass lawns, shade trees and native plants along with a splash pad, retail pavilion, dining patio and space for public art. The plan calls for a similar development called Living Room Plaza – off Gilbert Road between Vaughn and Page Avenues – that would function as a space for farmers markets, holiday events and other gatherings. The plan also calls for the construction of a continuous pedestrian and bike path that will run the length of downtown from Juniper Avenue to Elliot Road. The path, called The Paseo, would be located to the west of Gilbert Road and include a lighted underpass where it intersects with the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. The Paseo would pass through many currently vacant properties and side streets and function as a link between other amenities listed in the plan like The Commons and Living Room Plaza. Circulation improvements The plan also calls for a robust street improvement plan to accommodate anticipated growth in the Heritage District, including improvements and extension of existing roadways to relieve the already-considerable congestion in the downtown area. To major components of that plan are the Vaughn Ventilator and the Ash Street Extension.

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Funding The plan does not identify specific funding sources any of the proposed projects, but it does single out which projects could potentially receive public funding. The plan calls for the town to fund the design and construction of The Commons, The Plaza, The Vaughn Ventilator, The Paseo, a neighborhood park, improvements to the Water Tower Plaza and other road upgrades. However, Elliot noted that certain projects, such as The Commons, could ultimately be constructed by the company selected to develop the North Anchor. “We are still in the conceptual phase,” Elliot said. “The important thing to note is this is adopting the concept. Then, we will vet all projects in depth with the capital improvement projects group and look at how do these projects get funded.” According to the plan, Gilbert could fund its obligations under the plan using a mix of local tax, bond and general fund monies along with state and federal funds allocated for specific transportation and infrastructure projects. Elliot said that any project designated for public monies underwent scrutiny by staff to ensure it would contribute to eventual private investment. She said best practices indicate that every $1 of public money spent should result in $7 of private investment. “We did an initial investment analysis,” she said. “Our threshold was that it had to meet the best practices at a minimum. Some projects got cut that did not provide that return.”

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Gilbert crossing guards brush up on traffic safety BY COLLEEN SPARKS GSN Staff Writer

hile Gilbert and other East Valley students started hitting the books again last week, many crossing guards were brushing up on their skill sets to steer children to safety. Nearly 200 guards participated in a training that the Maricopa Association of Governments sponsored at Dobson High School in Mesa. All K-8 schools are responsible for hiring and training guards and defining where and when they need to be on duty. Safety experts offered participants advice on keeping themselves healthy while demonstrating the correct ways to guide students across crosswalks and explaining traffic laws. Speakers stressed the need to keep safe in order to protect students. “Before you step out on that curb, I want you to stop, look around,” said Jean DeStories, Mesa Fire & Medical Department fire and life safety education specialist. “People are not watching you guys out there. Take care of yourself. I am incredibly impressed with the job you are doing.”

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DeStories told the crowd to remember the acronym SAFE. Noting “S” and “A” stand for “shirt” and “arms,” she urged them to wear loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirts and pants to protect themselves from the sun. The “F” should remind them to put sunscreen on their faces and the “E” means everyone needs to be protected. She also explained the signs of heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. DeStories recommended they carry plastic gloves to protect themselves from blood, vomit and other bodily fluids. She said carrying Band-Aids for children could be useful as well. She said crossing guards could handle some students’ health problems, such as scraped knees, on the site, but more serious issues, including a child getting hit by a car, warrant a call to 9-1-1. However, she said “very few calls” come

into 9-1-1 for youths injured in East Valley crosswalks. The crossing guards also watched a video, “Guardians of the Future,” that showed appropriate ways to get kids across crosswalks in different scenarios. The video explained what types of signs crossing guards need to put near crosswalks. A speaker urged guards to ensure students walk “quickly,” and to make eye contact with drivers. The video also demonstrated the differences between yellow and white crosswalks and how to raise the “Stop” paddle. Both the video and speakers stressed that crossing guards are not allowed to direct traffic. “This is where I see the biggest problem with crossing guards,” Mesa Police Department Officer Michael Kuntz said. “Don’t wave vehicles through. You’re not out there to enforce the law.” Don Cross, Phoenix school safety coordinator and co-producer of the video, engaged crossing guards in a demonstration on stage as adults pretended to be children. Many guards at the session said they love

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working with children and teens but that drivers often do not slow down to the posted speeds in school zones. They said many drivers talk on their cell phones and some have even driven through crosswalks or crept up into them. Erika Hunter, a new crossing guard at Falcon Hill Elementary School in Mesa, called the hands-on lesson was “great.” “It was a little nervous but it was fun,” Hunter said. Theresa Ricks, a crossing guard at Whittier Elementary School in Mesa, also found the workshop helpful. “I learned how to keep the kids safe,” Ricks said. “You’re watching out for your life and the life of the kids. It’s not easy di-

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recting kids.” Jennifer Gunnell, a crossing guard at Oak Tree Elementary School in Gilbert, said the job is “stressful with the traffic but I love being able to see the kids.” “We do have quite a few (drivers) who are very impatient and don’t seem to care there are kids around,” Gunnell said. “There have been a couple of times I’ve wanted to hit the car with my sign.” Ryan Brown, a crossing guard at Ida Redbird Elementary School in Mesa, said he enjoys being a crossing guard because of the children and attending the workshop was important as “a lot of laws can change really quickly.” “I pulled a kid back one time when a car ran a red light,” Brown said. “That’s the one time I was a little on edge about it.”

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Arizona. Valley Metro’s Smith did note that the organization will have input on safety issues throughout the course of its partnership with Waymo. “It’s no different than our existing relationships,” Smith said. “We have relationships with contractors and transportation providers that carry our passengers and safety is paramount in all of those relationships, so this will be no different.”

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Gilbert studio hosts event to save elephants BY SRIANTHI PERERA GSN Contributor

avala, a 12-year-old orphaned elephant in faraway Zambia, needs the support and protection of humans until she joins a herd. Her mother was shot by poachers in 2011 and Kavala was found three weeks later with an abscess on her knee and many infected sores on her body. Mesa nonprofit Elephantopia, which has a mission to save elephants and build community, is sponsoring Kavala, who lives in an orphanage run by the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation. Next weekend, a Gilbert business is hosting an event to help the organization. “Every day, they get to walk in the Kafue National Park. They have a guard, and it’s a hands-off policy. They let the elephants be elephants,” said Elizabeth Schrank, a Mesa resident who founded Elephantopia a few years ago. “The goal is that, hopefully, she’s going to meet a wild herd of elephants that will accept her, and she will go and live with that herd. “Until then, she knows that she’s safe

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Painting With a Twist in Gilbert will host a fundraiser next weekend to benefit Elephantopia, a Mesa-based organization trying to save African elephants from extinction at the hands of ruthless hunters seeking their tusks.

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Gilbert couple gives back to medical center BY COLLEEN SPARKS GSN Staff Writer

husband and wife who have gone on a tumultuous journey nursing their son, who was born prematurely, to a healthier state are once again trying to comfort other parents who have been in their shoes. Breann and Jesse Vogt, former Chandler residents who recently moved to Gilbert, organized a donation drive and delivered more than 600 items, including toys and books, to Cardon Children’s Medical Center in Mesa last month. The collections will help babies and children being treated in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) at Cardon, as well as their siblings. The Vogts’ son, Asher, who recently

turned 2, spent 310 days at Cardon after he was born at 29½ weeks. The Vogts also collected toys and other baby items to give to the medical center last year as a way to brighten the long days and nights of families whose young ones are being treated there. Breann said people she and Jesse have known some of the people who stepped up to make the donations their whole lives. “It’s been so awesome to see, and we’re so grateful to them,” she said. “We saw a need and really we helped facilitate it for all the people who want to help out, who have tender hearts. If it wasn’t for their generosity, we wouldn’t be able to do this. “It’s really exciting to be able to give

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Jesse and Breann Vogt, with their son, Asher, 2 years old, dropped off more than 600 items including books, toys and coloring books, to Cardon Children’s Medical Center in Mesa last month.

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MOMnation, a growing EV group, slates Prom for Parents GSN NEWS STAFF

hat a difference four years makes. Just ask Katie Halle Lambert. In 2014, she was a first-time mom “and I wasn’t sure what I was doing. I felt isolated. I was looking for advice, looking for friends,” she recalled. Four years later, she has found about 5,200 across the East Valley. A Realtor who owns the Team EvoAZ realty agency with husband Matt, Lambert started a Facebook page to attract moms. She found about a dozen of them, and since then, “it’s grown exponentially.” And thus was born MOMnationAZ. Its website, MOMnationaz.com, is loaded with blogs, podcasts, events and other helpful information for new and experienced moms alike. “This group is for play dates, gettogethers, personal growth, business growth, wants and needs, questions, and a forum for moms to share information,” the group’s website declares.E In a few weeks, it will even start a YouTube.com reality show called – what else? – “Inside Mom Nation.” The site also is devoted to helping “momtrepeneurs,” women raising kids and running a business at the same time. “We have a farmers market-type event that we run October through March that features only moms that handmake their

items,” Lambert added. “It’s really catching fire. We had over 200 attendees at our last market. “We did a big summer bash last weekend with an indoor market, but mainly our market is only October through March.” Mesa business owner Emilie Nikolich noted, “My life is busy. MOMnation gives me an opportunity to plug in when I can on a social and professional level and I never feel like I have missed a thing.” Added Jeni Cohen, a Mesa mom of five, “I was a little shy and hesitant about meeting new people before I joined this group over three years ago and now I can’t imagine life without them. The variety of events and opportunities that group provides help moms of all personality types find real friends that they click with.” There are close to 500 women waiting to join the group. They are women whom Lam-

bert and her team have to check out, just to make sure they are who they say they are. “We’re not super-picky but we want to make sure they’re moms,” Lambert explained. Later this month, for the second consecutive year, MOMnation is planning its biggest social event of the year – a Prom for Parents to be held 6-11 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Crowne Plaza in Chandler. More than 100 couples, and probably some singles, can buy tickets for $28 each and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and non-alco-

and queen, which is part of the program. The prom might be the biggest social event of the year for MOMnation, but it’s not the only one. “I really enjoy the social opportunities that MOMnation offers but I also love diving in and helping with all the awesome events the group organizes throughout the year,” said Jessica Nelson, a mother of four who not only attended PROM2017 but also helped with decorations and organizing the evening’s agenda. “Just like the high school prom, some moms that have attended the event in the

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Members of MOMnation, some of whom gathered for this group photo at last year’s Prom for Parents, total more than 5,200 and the group is still growing.

Katie Halle Lambert, second from right, and her husband, Matt were part of the ’80s-themed Prom for Parents that MOMnation threw last year, along with moms Jeni Cohen, Nicole Ostler and Alicia Spring.

holic beverages – there’s a cash bar – and dance to a professional DJ. The admission ticket also gets guests into a raffle for a number of prizes – all donated by the members who have businesses or work for one. “As parents, we don’t have many opportunities to get together and party the night away old school style,” said Lambert, adding that the them this year is Masquerade Ball. Last year’s was an ’80s theme. Attendees don’t necessarily have to dress in a costume, she said, but those who don’t might feel like they stick out in the crowd – especially if they find themselves in contention for the prom king

past say their emotions and confidence can be a rollercoaster ride,” Lambert said. “All agree that the annual Prom for Parents is an amazing way to recharge their social batteries and meet new friends.” Lambert, whose son, Jaxin, is now a little over 4 years old, said she’s pleased with the way MOMNation has taken off because “I like to help women grow.” Tickets for the Prom for Parents are still available and can be obtained at Eventbrite.com. Just plug “MOMnationAZ in the search field on the home page. Information about the group itself is at MOMnationAZ.com or by emailing MOMnationAZ@gmail.com.

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with this community of orphaned elephants because there are about 13 of them altogether and she doesn’t have to worry about getting attacked by poachers.” Elephantopia, which fundraises via crowd sourcing and special events, is seeking 50 participants for a “paint, sip and relax” event on World Elephant Day, Aug. 12 at Painting with a Twist in Gilbert. The “twist” is that eco-conscious individuals, while socializing and painting Kavala’s likeness, will help raise about $800 of the annual $3,000 needed to nurture her. Without protection, poachers will take Kavala’s tusks and sell them in Asia’s illegal ivory trade in Asia to be fashioned into carving or jewelry or crushed into a powder believed to have medicinal value. This year, China banned the ivory trade, but it continues illegally. According to the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, about 144,000 elephants were killed for their ivory from 2007 to 2014. Only about 450,000-600,000 elephants survive in the African wild today. By 2025, the existence of forest elephants will be threatened. About 7,600 elephants live in Zambia. According to the 2015 Great Elephant Census in Zambia, the population is stable in some portions of the country. In Sioma Ngwezi National Park, elephants are almost extinct. The World Wildlife Fund says there were 1,089 elephants there in 2004, but by 2015 there were only 48. There’s a glimmer of hope, however. “It’s a slowing trend,” Schrank said. “It used to always be an average of 96 elephants a day being were killed (globally) for ivory. That number is lowering, meaning that the protections put in place are working and the public outcry is starting to take effect.” Schrank fell in love with the huge mammal when, as a child, she got the opportunity to feed one at a zoo. She assumed that they’ll always be around. As an adult living in South Africa, she experienced them in the wild. She also learned of their status as a keystone species in the African ecosystem – without elephants, hundreds of other plant and animal species would cease to exist because many animals depended on their droppings to exist. “If you take the elephants out of the equation, all of a sudden – over a hundred tree species relied on elephants for propagation – all of a sudden, you’re going to lose a lot of different tree species,

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Elizabeth Schrank of Mesa is teaming up with a Gilbert studio to raise money for her nonprofit, Elephantopia, which is trying to save African elephants from extinction. Population of the pachyderms has dwindled in some parts of the country and she hopes to turn that trend around.

different birds and other animals that use the droppings,” Schrank said. She also learned about the ongoing human-elephant conflict. In South Africa, she lived in a village where most people were subsistence farmers, who grow food for themselves and their families. “So, when an elephant came through and ate all their crops, it was a real issue because they can’t go to the store and get more food. That was their food,” she said, adding, “It was eye-opening.” Hence, Elephantopia believes not just in saving the animals, but also building community. “After having lived there for a while and visited so often, you can’t really do one without the other,” she said. “The people who are there 24/7, they are the ones who have to deal with elephants walking in 24/7 through their backyards. You’ve got to support them, so they can make their own livelihood.” That would be the first step to securing their help to conserve the wildlife around them, Schrank said. To that end, Elephantopia, which operates with a handful of volunteers, has done other projects. With a $5,000 grant from Tempe Rotary Club, it has installed water wells for the entire Mukambi community, which is located just outside Kafue National

Park, and donated math sets and paid the school fees of the 80 students at Mukambi Community School. Elephantopia’s new focus is men in their 30s and 40s, who are often overlooked. This is also the age group that resorts to poaching as a livelihood because they don’t have an education or training to aspire for a job. Schrank, a music teacher by profession who runs her own studio, wants to establish a project to help support small businesses for these people so they can make an honest living. An example would be training to become safari guides or drivers. “It’s just a matter of finding those people a niche,” she said. Schrank’s next visit to Zambia will be in 2020 with a small group of volunteers to work on her plans. She is also looking for volunteers to “join the herd,” as she calls it, and help fundraise, share on social media or even travel to Zambia. In the meantime, Elephantopia uses World Elephant Day to draw attention to the animals’ plight and call people to support organizations that are working to stop illegal poaching and trade of elephant ivory. Last year, the nonprofit reached more than 100 people at the Phoenix Zoo with educational activities for children, including opportunities to send a “thank you”

letter to rangers protecting elephants in Zambia. Other initiatives it has led include the Global March for Elephants, Photo Safaris to Zambia and participation in a successful petition and letter to the Chinese government to halt the sales of ivory in China. This year, in addition to the event in Gilbert, Elephantopia is also hosting events in Virginia and Texas. Every bit helps to ensure that the species survives and thrives on this planet for generations to come, she said. “It’s not just the issue of ‘Oh, my favorite animal’s not there anymore,’” Schrank said. “It’ll change the whole ecosystem.”

IF YOU GO What: Sip, paint and relax to benefit Elephantopia When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12 Where: Painting with a Twist, 1094 S. Gilbert Road, Suite 106, Gilbert (in Gilbert Town Square in between Warner and Ray roads). Cost: $35. Bring your own beverage. Details: elephantopia.org, paintingwithatwist.com.

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Gilbert native serving Navy and helping to deter nuclear war GSN NEWS STAFF

Gilbert native is presently engaged in a critical mission for the security of the United States – helping to deter nuclear war. Petty Officer 1st Class Zyven Fontes-Evans, a machinist’s mate (nuclear) and a 2006 Gilbert High grad, is serving aboard one of the world’s most advanced ballistic missile submarines, USS Kentucky. Based at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor near Seattle, the USS Kentucky is one of 14 ballistic missile submarines in the Navy’s fleet. Fontes-Evans is responsible for maintaining primary and secondary chemistry control and radiological control of engineering spaces onboard the submarine. “I enjoy the greater impact on overall reactor safety due to my job performance,” Fontes-Evans said. Fontes-Evans draws from lessons learned growing up in Gilbert. “I played a lot of sports and learned a lot about teamwork,” Fontes-Evans said. “That aspect has helped me be a good leader and set up my junior sailors for success.” The Navy’s ballistic missile submarines, often referred to informally as “boomers,” serve as undetectable launch platforms for intercontinental ballistic missiles. They are designed specifically for stealth, extended patrols and the precise delivery of missiles, and they are the only survivable leg of the nation’s strategic nuclear forces, which also include land-based missiles and aircraft. As long as nuclear weapons remain in the hands of potential adversaries, the nation’s nuclear forces provide a safe, secure and credible deterrent to the threat of nuclear attack. The Navy’s continuous at-sea deployment of submarines like USS Kentucky provides the ability to mount an assured response. As effective as the subs have been over their decadeslong lifetimes, the Navy says the fleet is aging, with the oldest submarines now more than 30 years old, well

past their planned service lives. A new and effective successor is critical to national security, and the Navy is well into the process of designing and fielding a more advanced ballistic missile submarine, which will provide the necessary sea-based nuclear deterrence into the 2080s and beyond. Submarine sailors are some of the most highly trained and skilled people in the Navy. The training is highly technical, and each crew has to be able to operate, maintain, and repair every system or piece of equipment on board. Regardless of their specialty, everyone also has to learn how everything on the submarine works and how to respond in emergencies to become “qualified in submarines” and earn the right to wear the coveted gold or silver dolphins on their uniforms. “The men and women from across our nation who volunteer for military service embody the fundamental values of honor, courage and sacrifice that are the bedrock of our republic,” said Rear Adm. Blake Converse, commander of the Submarine Group Nine. “They protect and defend America from above, below and across the world’s oceans,” he added. “The entire nation should be extremely proud of the hard work that these sailors do every single day to support the critical mission of the Navy and the submarine force.” “What I like about being a submariner is it’s a volunteer force who enjoy the community and it’s a team effort all around. It’s a family-like atmosphere,” FontesEvans said. As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied-upon assets, Fontes-Evans and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes, one that will provide a critical component of the Navy the nation needs. “The Navy is the oldest branch of the military and has such a rich history,” Fontes-Evans said. “I feel it’s so

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Gilbert man’s election race eyes doughnuts BY SRIANTHI PERERA GSN Contributor

athematician Seth Daugherty of Gilbert is poised to win some dough and doughnuts. The lifelong Entenmann’s doughnut fan is one of five finalists in Entenmann’s Chief Doughnut Officer contest, which will give the winner $5,000, Entenmann’s swag and a year’s supply of the sweet treats. Voting results will be announced on Tuesday, Aug. 7, and a vote can be cast once a day through Monday at entenmanns.com/en/chief-doughnut-officer/ vote Daugherty, who often applies mathematics to everyday items/activities in fun ways, previously toyed with determining the optimal doughnut design. After all, he’s regularly in contact with the item in question as he typically consumes two to four for breakfast on the weekends. “The doughnut shape is actually quite interesting mathematically,” he said. He revisited his quest when he heard about the Chief Doughnut Officer campaign. In his video testimony for the competition, he proposed a mathematical model of Entenmann’s doughnuts and a glaze coefficient using what he calls “a simple formula.” He states he could figure out the op-

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back and to see positive stories coming from the people who had received gifts before. It’s nice to know someone’s thinking about them and praying for them and there’s hopefully a light at the end of the tunnel for them.” Breann, who chairs the parent advisory board for the NICU at Cardon, and Jesse have another son, Colton, who is 3 and a half years old. She said Arizona Milk Producers/Dairy Council of Arizona, for which she does consulting freelance work, donated about 400 items in the drive. The state council gave storybooks, coloring books and other things for children. Many other people donated toys, board games, coloring books, a mermaid blanket and other materials for children, including the young patients and their siblings. Breann set up a wish list on amazon. com so people could get suggestions on what to donate. She and her mother, visiting from Wisconsin, wrapped them in

timal doughnut hole diameter that will maximize the glaze coefficient, because the maximum glaze coefficient equals the “maximum deliciousness.” Daugherty’s love of Entenmann’s doughnuts harkens to his childhood. He remembers consuming two to four in a sitting those days. “I like Entenmann’s doughnuts so much because they are delicious, and the wide variety of options makes deciding which kind to eat fun,” he said. “I typically prefer eating a variety of doughnuts, as opposed to all the same kind, but if I had to pick a favorite, it’s pretty hard to beat the Rich Frosted doughnut.” Entenmann’s history dates to 1898 when William Entenmann opened his first bakery in Brooklyn. Now, its doughnut bakery is in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and is the largest in the United States, making 100,000 doughnuts an hour. Entenmann calculates it has offered to the world more than 4 billion doughnuts to date. The search for the Chief Doughnut Officer began in May and by National Doughnut Day (the first Friday of June), the country’s biggest doughnut fans were sending their entries sharing their love for doughnuts and original ideas for product innovation. A total of 23,000 entries were received

and the most impressive – narrowed down based on their passion, creativity and originality – made it to the final round. The five finalists were then asked to submit video testimonials about why they deserve the title. If he wins, Daugherty will receive plenty of doughnuts to claim for himself, his wife and their two sons. “I will eat them and enjoy not having to pay for them for a while,” he said, adding that his family members “will be very happy about this.” “Part of the appeal of eating doughnuts is that it is super easy...just go to the grocery store, decide what sounds good at the moment, and you are ready to eat. If I had to prepare the doughnuts myself, I think they would lose some of their appeal.” Daugherty, who used to be a competitive runner, said his passion hasn’t harmed his physique. “Nowadays, I must admit that I stay in shape partly so I can continue to eat sweets without feeling guilty,” he said. “I personally recommend that doughnuts are to be eaten for fun/enjoyment and not as part of a weight-loss regimen.” If he manages to beat his doughnuteating rivals, who are mostly based in the East Coast, where does Daugherty rank the importance of this title?

ribbon and put cards in them with the story on Asher and information on contacting the parent advisory board, as well as other resources. The medical center staff members are grateful for the support from the Vogts to their patients and the patients’ families. “This generous donation helps to support not only our patients, but the families taking care of them, and in turn supports the community,” said Barbara Edwards, nursing director for women and infant services at Banner Desert Medical Center and Cardon Children’s. “As a health care team, when families give back it reminds us of the impact we have made in their lives and how they have touched ours. We are so blessed to be a part of this community,” Edwards said. Breann had to go on bed rest at Banner Desert Medical Center for 35 days. She said when Asher was born, he was not breathing and she did not know his condition. Asher was given oxygen and breathing tubes were put in him because was born with “severely underdeveloped

lungs.” The Vogts spent much time at the hospital with Breann decreasing her work to part time at Arizona Milk Producers. Breann would work for a while in the morning and then spend her days at the hospital while Jesse would arrive at the hospital after work. Since Asher’s condition was not improving, he underwent a tracheostomy, where an artificial airway is put into the windpipe through a surgical incision to provide a long-term way to ventilate him. The couple tried to keep their spirits up by planning themed days, including one where everyone at the medical center wore Chicago Cubs T-shirts, with Asher wearing a Cubs onesie. Nurses said Asher had difficult days but grew stronger and bigger. He went home for three weeks but had to return to the hospital after he suffered bronchial spasms, which Breann described as like a severe asthma attack. Breann said Asher, who has been home for a while now, is “doing really good” though he still has some challenges. He

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Gilbert mathematician Sean Dougherty loves doughnuts, especially from Entenmann’s and he’s hoping other devotees will show some love and vote for him so he can win a year’s supply.

And if he wins the contest, he said, “I would consider the title of Chief Doughnut Officer to be an honor and a fun new way of introducing myself.”

had to have emergency surgery for a twisted bowel and the family was told he had a 50 percent chance of surviving. “It was really scary,” Breann said. “Thankfully and miraculously he pulled through that. We spent a month in the hospital recovering from that.” Asher receives physical therapy and speech and feeding therapy at home every week. He weighs 24 pounds, 4 ounces. Breann said it feels like their family is much “farther removed from being in the ICU” at Cardon. “It’s crazy how it seems like so long ago but at the time it seemed like forever, being there every day and sleeping there and waking up there to now having so much more stability with Asher in our life,” she said. “We’re so grateful to Cardon and the families before us that we wanted to pay it forward to the families that were in the same situation that we were once in, the generous donations of family and friends and strangers who really made it possible.”

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iguring out what to do with boxes full of aging photos, videos and films can be time-consuming and difficult. That’s where a Chandler-based company with technical savvy and strong storytelling skills steps in to help. Reel Life helps clients preserve and share memories by transferring reelto-reel films and videotapes into digital files, as well as shooting and editing professional-quality videos. Co-owners and longtime friends Julia Palazzi of Chandler and Lisa Clayton of Gilbert transfer 16-millimeter and 8-millimeter reel-to-reel films, Hi-8, VHS videotapes, Mini DV tapes and VHS-C videotapes onto a format of the clients’ choice. They can create “This Is My Story” – short biographies showing people recounting important moments and loved ones’ accomplishments, merging photos, videos and music. Memoirs also can be put on DVDs or CDs. The company has made historical biography videos so clients can save aging loved ones’ stories and share their legacies with younger generations. “One of the biggest obstacles to preserving history are these closets full of

photos and slides that are extremely overwhelming to deal with,” Palazzi said. “We come to the client’s house and sit with them and help them weed through what they’re doing. The best part is to see this history come out and, I think, to make them feel like their stories are going to live on.” Reel Life also has created videos for milestone birthdays, as well as weddings, funerals and school activities for end-ofyear celebrations. Those who want to safeguard and celebrate family heirloom recipes in a special way can pay Reel Life to create a bound book with still photos and personal anecdotes. Reel Life also sells custom-designed aprons, for which customers can provide photos and the company will put them on the aprons. Palazzi and Clayton, who are both originally from Pittsburgh, started the company in 2001. Personal projects inspired the two ladies to launch their business. Palazzi had produced a DVD with her family’s history on it with help from her mother, who is now 90 years old. She captured her parents’ stories from “two generations back,” she said. Meanwhile,

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Longtime friends Julia Palazzi of Chandler, left, and Lisa Clayton of Gilbert own Reel Life, a company that provides various services to help clients preserve and share memories, including transferring reel-to-reel films and videotapes into digital files. They gather here with some of the tools of their trade in Palazzi’s home office.

2 national firms eyeing Gilbert for its housing market

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ilbert long has been known as a prime market for homebuilders and the real estate industry because of the town’s soaring population growth over the past two decades. Now, national brands in adjacent industries are eager to get in on the action. Two brands that offer home-related services are preparing to enter the Gilbert market in order to capitalize on the robust customer base in the town, which saw its population grow by over 16 percent between 2000 and 2017. Tennessee-based Showhomes provides

home-staging services to real estate agents, homebuilders and others selling homes. The company has franchisees across the country that provide several different services, including staging, home makeovers and minor remodeling like installing new carpeting or new paint. “At the end of the day, our goal is to work with real estate agents and homebuilders to facilitate the home selling process,” Showhomes COO Matt Kelton said. The company typically works with luxury homes. Showhomes, founded in 1986, is preparing to open up a franchise in Gilbert

and is still on the lookout for local professionals who want to buy into the brand. Kelton said he is “excited about the potential” in Gilbert because it “seems there is a demand and the market is growing.” Kelton said ideal candidates are creative entrepreneurial types with an interest in design and real estate. “These are people that love real estate,” he said. “It is someone that loves watching HGTV or going to open houses on Sundays.” In addition to traditional staging services, some Showhomes franchises also offer a home manager service that connects vacant properties with a caretaker who has furniture, artwork and other

accessories and will keep the home in showing condition at all times. These caretakers are typically business professionals who do not want to be tied down by purchasing a home or signing a lease and executives new to an area who require temporary housing. The program benefits sellers by offering complete home staging rather than limited in the front of the house, said Janelle Joyce, who owns a Showhomes franchise in Scottsdale. “It’s a little bit more of a cohesive experience for buyers,” Joyce said.

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Clayton was editing videos of her daughters growing up. “My mom was the only one left to tell these stories,” Palazzi said. “I found it fascinating to capture these stories. We sat down, and the joy on this woman’s face choked me up. This is why I did this because we have these memories now.” Palazzi and Clayton stopped running their company in 2009 as they discovered many people were buying computers with editing software on it and making their own videos. But they started up again in March as consumers had been requesting video services, as well as transfer, over the last few years. “We had a lot of people come up to us saying, ‘I’ve got these old 8-millimeter reels and VHS tapes,’” Clayton said. “It’s the time. Even like with pictures and slides and the old 8-millimeter reels, you have to have the storage on your computer and ability to store all that stuff. It’s sorting out the pictures, putting everything in order. There’s a lot that goes into (it). There’s a lot of personal touch that goes with it.” Palazzi said the point of transferring old analog videotapes and films into digital formats is so they will last a long time.

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Tammy Rosenhagen of Mesa was thrilled with a Reel Life video using still photos and video clips of her father’s life that she and her family showed on a screen at his 80th birthday party in Kansas. A fire marshal with the City of Scottsdale, Rosenhagen said the video had music playing in it and “it was pretty artistic what they did.” Palazzi and Clayton provided the videos on Vimeo and a DVD. “It turned out great,” Rosenhagen said. “It was a big hit because there was older photos of stuff in there. They actually slowed down a couple of videos and stopped the music playing and put the real audio on it so it was like a moment. It was pretty cool because he was playing a game of cornhole. “He hit the hole so the music stopped and they slowed down his movement hitting the hole. You could hear him. Me and my brother, when we first saw it we were emotional about it. My dad saw photos he didn’t remember. He got a kick out of it. It was well worth it.” Jill Wagner of Mesa hired Reel Life to create a video collection showing her three children over the years. The Reel Life business owners took her VHS tapes and created a video they put on Vimeo and a thumb drive.

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“It was fun because my kids are in college, so I was able to share it with them, then they gave me a thumb drive with it so I could put it on my laptop as well,” Wagner said. “They were just wonderful. We had grandparents who had passed away already so it was just so touching for the kids to see that.” She said the video also shows her children’s great-grandmother, who has since died, singing to them when they were babies. The video reveals old houses where Wagner and her husband and children used to live in Houston. Working with Palazzi and Clayton was a great experience, Wagner said. “They’re so easy to work with and they’re very inspired and they have a ton of passion for what they do, and I really admire that,” she said. “It makes you excited about things you can bring to life. They really spark your imagination to do wonderful things with pictures.” Gina Vasquez of Phoenix also liked working with Palazzi and Clayton. The business owners interviewed Vasquez’s mother, Hortencia, at her home in Blythe, California. They also traveled to Midland, California, where Hortencia grew up to get “the feel and atmosphere of Midland and how it would be to grow up there,” Gina said.

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Clayton and Palazzi visited a museum in Blythe to research Midland, which is now a “ghost town,” and read old newspaper clips and pictures from the relevant time period, Gina said. The two business owners even took pictures of Midland and met with Hortencia at a dinner Gina’s sister hosted before they did the interviews with Hortencia. “Both gals are very amiable and easy to converse with and very trustworthy and comfortable to be around,” Gina said. “You immediately feel they are part of the family with their interest in the subject matter and natural conversation and curious questions. “They gave great directions on what they needed and provided guidance on how to gather information. They were very professional in conducting the interviews of my mom, setting the background stage, checking for light and sound and used professional equipment.” The travel and time spent creating the videos took about a month, but it was “well worth the money, effort and time put into it,” Gina said. “The quality of the visual and audio sound was marvelous,” she said. “The recordings are a treasure for our family that

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future. A lot of times when people think about excess government spending, they often think it only happens at the federal levels of government. But when you look closely, it happens at all levels. Just look at the spending we have seen by our current Town Council over the last several years: $37 million spent on Saint Xavier (who left after just one year), $14 million for a parking garage, $800,000 given to GoDaddy and on top of all of that, in the last two years, the Town’s budget has increased 57 percent. Not to mention the fact we also have two large projects going to the November ballot, one for the “mega park” which has associated costs over $100 million and another is the public safety

training facility which has a price tag of approximately $60 million. The argument with all of this then becomes do we need this and if so, who pays for it? With me, my decisions involving fiscal matters will often be based in the mentality of limited government and the $14 million parking garage is a perfect example for this. Yes, we need parking in the downtown area but my question is, why is government in the business of building parking garages? Why is this project basically double the cost of the one previously built? Why was a private investor not allowed to build, run, maintain and secure a parking garage? We could have leased the land and avoided any associated cost/risk to the

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Cvancara: Will curb excess local government spending BY JASON CVANCARA

y Grandfather passed away when my Dad was only 15 years old, which left him and his four siblings to be raised solely by my Grandmother in rural North Dakota. The situation provided a tough life lesson for my Dad on how to be a fiscal conservative and, over the years, that mentality has been passed down to me. T The heart of what my Dad taught me unfortunately contrasts with what we often see in government today – that even when times are good, you still need to have fiscal restraint and a plan for the

Cook: Excited to continue building a legacy for Gilbert BY EDDIE COOK

’m extremely pleased with the progress of the Town during my two terms on the Council and am excited to continue our efforts to “Build a Legacy for Gilbert” during my next term. I want to take this opportunity to share three very important initiatives as a councilmember that I’ve been actively leading on behalf of the Town of Gilbert: Ending domestic violence in Gilbert, new South Regional Park, protecting and assuring our water supply. Nearly four years ago, the Town Council initiated an independent “needs assessment study” to understand the greatest needs of our community that local government currently does not

provide services for. The conclusion of the report indicated that domestic violence was the most important issue. For the last three years, I’ve taken the lead on behalf of the Town Council to understand the complete scope of domestic violence in Gilbert. I’ve observed the entire process from the victims first call to police to the judge’s sentencing of the convicted. Gilbert families suffer deeply especially when children are involved. I currently serve as the vice-chair of the Maricopa Association of Governments Domestic Violence Council. I’ve met with many agencies and non-profits working to end domestic violence. This past January, working with Gilbert Police, prosecution and courts, I created and initiated a program called

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taxpayer. At the end of the day, I just want what’s best for our community. Yes, we will disagree on some issues, but we need to work together as a community to find the best ways to use tax payer money to fund the actual needs of our community in the most fiscally responsible way and to find ways to assist the private sector in providing the wants which will limit the role of government in the private sector. As always, I am open to meeting with anyone in person to discuss any issue you may have and this will continue if I am fortunate enough to become your councilman. Please feel free to contact me via email at contact@jdcaz.com

Ray: ‘I am proud of the successes we have enjoyed’ BY JORDAN RAY

ince its establishment as a town in 1920, Gilbert has been a great place to live. It went from being the hay capitol of the world, to the fastest growing community in Arizona. Now, as we are nearing Gilbert’s Centennial, we need to ask ourselves, what do we want Gilbert to become in the next 100 years? Will it be a bedroom community where everyone needs to leave to have a good paying job or will it be a place where people can live, work and play? My wife Mandy, myself, and our five children are proud to call Gilbert home. My family has lived in the Southeast valley for five generations. In fact, Ray Road is named after my great-great grandfa-

ther, James Wilford Ray. We are excited to help in continuing to make Gilbert a place that we can be proud of for years to come. Gilbert is the safest community in the state; it has great schools, great parks and beautiful neighborhoods. I am proud of the successes we have enjoyed over the last few years. I am honored to be a part of the Gilbert team that helped attract Deloitte to Gilbert. Recently, Deloitte announced their expansion to Gilbert. Their initial $34 million investment will result in the occupancy of 102,000-square-feet. The project is expected to generate 2,500 jobs with a loaded annual average compensation of $150,000. This is the largest jobs announcement in years! Gilbert has a very bright future! I hope to continue to serve the residents of Gil-

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Peterson: Citizens have a true representative in me BY BRIGETTE PETERSON

s a candidate for re-election to the Gilbert Town Council, I want the residents of Gilbert to know you have a true representative in me. I serve Gilbert every day. I promote Gilbert in every activity. I love and believe in this community and live that commitment every day. I work hard to demonstrate that commitment by being actively involved in the required Town Council meetings but also at events, ribbon cuttings, on social media and as Gilbert’s liaison to schools, businesses and in regional rep-

resentation. I pride myself in being very responsive to the Gilbert citizens when they reach out with needs or concerns. In the past 3.5 years as a sitting councilmember, one of things of which I am most proud is to have merged the Design Review Board with the Planning Commission, accomplished in September 2016. This resulted in creating a shorter process for applicants, saving everyone time & money. As a former volunteer, originally appointed by the Town Council to the Planning Commission, it was important to me to bring interviews for board and commission positions back to the application process. I believe the mayor and council should meet potential vol-

unteers in person and I am glad that is back in place. Working as part of a team with the other Councilmembers and Town Staff, 10,079 jobs were added in Gilbert, and another 10,022 jobs announced by Gilbert’s Office of Economic Development – including an announcement by Deloitte, with a first phase of 1500, advance technology jobs in the Rivulon project. Construction began on Parking Structure 2 in the Heritage District. We broke ground on the new Gilbert Regional Park & Rittenhouse Basin park. Park University Gilbert was announced to take up residence in the University Building on Vaughn Ave. I believe all these things are good for

Gilbert. But, I’m not done. My next commitments include: working diligently on the General Plan development update for 2020 that will guide the next 10-20 years, balancing commercial and residential needs as we focus on build-out, a strong focus on infrastructure throughout the community (we have different needs in different areas), and continuing to work closely with Public Safety on the needs of the community for not only the next 4 years but into the build-out of Gilbert. There’s a lot to do and I look forward to getting it done. I appreciate your vote. Information: votebrigettepeterson. com

sions. My mom, an Armenian immigrant from Egypt, taught me that inclusivity and being an active participant are synonymous with community. When I began this race in March, many were surprised to learn that for over two decades, I’ve contributed to public schools, parks, libraries, HOAs and the arts in our town. As a member of our community, contributing is second nature, something I learned as a child. I will encourage open communication with Gilbert residents, advance educa-

tion and transparency about town processes and strengthen the opportunity for others in the community to be active participants. Running for Town Council is the next level of service for me, focusing on: Diverse economic sectors that support financial sustainability and attract highwage employment. Infrastructure will be in place allowing for a positive business climate to develop which will support our ability to compete aggressively with other municipalities. Protect our open spaces and ensure a

high quality of life where residents can live, work and recreate. As we plan for Gilbert’s future, my background as a small business owner, 20+ years in homebuilding, experience in healthcare and non-profit sectors along with my strong work ethic will translate well to the role of Town Council. It is with this level of enthusiasm and sense of community I will commit to our residents and the Gilbert Town Council. I look forward to speaking with you and hope you’ll consider checking the box by my name when it’s time to vote!

here in Arizona to scratch together a living for them and send his children through university. His son just graduated as a doctor! Darayus first came into our office with tears in his eyes. He was distraught because as a business owner he was trying to find ways to diversify his business. As a private gas station operator, he doesn’t actually make any money on gas. When he was approached by UHaul to rent small trailers and trucks from his property he jumped at the opportunity. Six months into operating, this side business proved very fruitful. Clearly there was a significant need in the community. However, he wasn’t aware at the time he started the business he would require the permission of the Town of Gilbert. Code

compliance paid him a visit and gave him a violation, telling him he wasn’t zoned appropriately for “commercial vehicle” rentals. We started looking at his case. We believed at the very least he should not have to rezone his property, but that he should qualify for a special use permit – which, although it would cost time and money – would at least allow him to continue the operation if the permit was approved. It was worth a shot. We wound up arguing about the Town’s definition of “commercial vehicle.” We believed his location was a perfect place for such a service and that there was ample space for Darayus’ trucks. Ultimately, we were able to make our arguments, submitted for a “text amendment” to change the code to allow for Da-

rayus and other operators in his same boat to be able to provide this type of service to their neighbors. It was a huge win that did not just benefit Darayus but other small businesses in town as well. After another six months going through this process, Darayus was able to get his use permit and carry on providing UHauls. We are really proud of what we were able to accomplish as a family of small business owners. A win for the little guy! This is the truncated version of the story – it doesn’t belabor the heartache, the headaches or the sheer bureaucracy. I hope you will stop by his convenience store for a sandwich and a drink sometime – and perhaps to say ‘hi’ to a humble and unassuming gentleman who owns the place.

Guy: My background, strong work ethic will translate well BY BARBARA GUY

y strong sense of community and spirit of service was learned at an early age from my parents. y dad was a sixth-grade teacher and to supplement our family income he was also the athletic director for the Isaac School District in Phoenix. I grew up spending weekends with him chalking fields and running conces-

Rigler: One story from Small Business Alliance involvement BY AIMEE RIGLER

have incredible stories about our time serving small businesses in our community at the Gilbert Small Business Alliance. It is hard to convey exactly what that service entailed. The best way to describe it, is to share stories of the people we helped along the way. Meet my friend Darayus Mistry. He owns the Shell Mini Mart on Lindsay and Ray roads. We met Darayus through another Alliance member in the concrete business. Darayus is one of the kindest and most gentle souls I have ever met. And he is incredibly hard working. Darayus works 12 to 16-hour days every day. His wife and children live in California while he works

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ENDVR: Ending Domestic Violence Responsibly. This program is designed to end domestic violence in Gilbert through our criminal justice system and partnership with our non-profits. It is important that we focus on healing the family while breaking the cycle of domestic violence. The results so far have been tremendous. Nearly three years ago, we initiated the update of the Gilbert Parks and Recreation Master Plan. I currently serve as the council liaison to the Gilbert Parks and Recreation Commission. I suggested the purchase a large parcel of flood plain property in south Gilbert that is owned by the County. My vision was to transform this property to include similar amenities as those found in the parks of Indian Bend Wash in Scottsdale and Kiwanis Park in Tempe while maintaining the flood plain requirements. Our county supervisors embraced my vision and the Town was able to secure 225+ acres for only $10. Phase one begins construction in September and this regional park will be a huge benefit for our families in South Gilbert for genera-

tions to come. Water in Arizona is a precious and critical resource that needs our full attention across all government agencies. On behalf of the Town of Gilbert, I currently serve as the vice president of the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association. This non-profit organization serves to protect 10 of our local municipalities to provide assured, safe, and sustainable water supplies to our communities. We continually plan, innovate and develop strategies to make sure water is always available when you turn on your tap. The Town of Gilbert Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch champions our leadership in water reclamation while providing a sanctuary for many species of birds and wildlife.

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unters and kickers at all levels of football typically don’t receive the attention other players do – until they miss a kick. Some coaches regard kickers as a necessary evil, soccer players in helmets. Highland High kicker-punter Austin McNamara hopes to change that perception. “I train year-round to perfect my craft and technique,” McNamara said. “The biggest thing for me is preparing throughout the off season for the regular season.” McNamara is the nation’s top-rated punter in the 2019 class, according to 247 Sports rankings. His skill level and work ethic reveal why. McNamara trains regularly with former Indianapolis Colts kicker Mike Vanderjagt and attends kicking camps around the country. Recently, at the Chris Sailer Kicking Camp, McNamara was named to the Top 12 list of the best punters and kickers in the country. McNamara received a high rank from both Sailer and Jamie Kohl, who runs another esteemed kicking camp.

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Highland High’s Austin McNamara, regarded among the best high school punters and kickers in the country, is a formidable field-position weapon for the Hawks.

“I’m grateful for them and all the help they have given me in recruiting and becoming better at my position,” McNamara said. “It feels really good to see that hard work pays off.” A starter on Highland’s varsity since his

sophomore year, McNamara plays a vital role for the Hawks. McNamara’s highlights include a 74-yard punt against Skyline last August that remained in the air for 5 seconds. In October, McNamara’s game-winning

field goal lifted the Hawks over Desert Vista in overtime, but it’s what happened the week before that impressed head coach

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Higley football ‘ready for anything’ as it moves to 5A BY ERIC NEWMAN GSN Sports Writer

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Higley High senior quarterback Spencer Brasch returns to lead the Knights into their debut in 5A. Last season, they reached the semifinal in 4A.

t will be a season of firsts for the Higley High football team as it moves up a notch to 5A. A 37-31 overtime loss to eventual state champ Saguaro in the 4A state semifinals last season was both a cruel and encouraging goodbye, one that the returning players haven’t quite forgotten. “It still hurts to think about that game because we didn’t capitalize when we had the chance,” senior quarterback Spencer Brasch said. “But, we’re trying to get to the same spot in the playoffs this year -- and even more than that -- even though we’re moving up to 5A. And I think we’re good enough to do it.” The Knights come off consecutive 11-2 seasons, reaching the state semifinals in

both, and rarely pushed to their limits until they ran into Saguaro. They had little experience playing from behind or dealing with pressure. With decidedly better competition on their schedule for 2018, Higley’s veterans hope that facing difficult situations regularly will help them grow. “It’s fun to win but you like to be pushed a little, as well, and I think we will be this year,” Higley coach Eddy Zubey said. “When we got into that game against Saguaro last year, we really hadn’t faced a lot of competition or adversity the whole season. Once we got there, it was brand new to us. So if we have more close games where we have to fight to win and we face some of that adversity, I think that could be good for us,” Brasch added.

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Higley High coach Eddie Zubey works with senior defensive end Ty Robinson, who has more than 20 Division 1 college scholarship offers.

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In just two years, Higley has built credibility as one of the state’s top lower-division programs, with more players every year receiving offers to colleges. Among the marquee players this season is senior defensive end Ty Robinson,

who has more than 20 Division 1 offers to some of the country’s top football schools. Robinson said that Higley’s move up to 5A, with higher-caliber schools on the schedule, could bode well for more Knights to gain exposure to college scouts. “It really helps the other guys because we’re playing on a bigger stage. I like to say

it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so we should enjoy it,” Robinson said. “We have a lot of showcase games this year, and I feel like we have a chance to finally make a name for Higley. This school is becoming known more as a powerhouse, and it shows.” Robinson and fellow senior Logan Maxwell, who recently accepted an offer to play at Utah State next year, lead one of the state’s top defensive lines. The unit allowed double-digit points just twice during the 2017 regular season. The linemen have grown and played together for several years. Now as seniors, Maxwell said there is pressure to make everybody else’s job a bit easier because several 2017 starting defensive backs and linebackers were lost to graduation. Transfers and JV callups fill those spots. The linemen hope to make those jobs easier with a consistent push up front. “I feel like they’ve come a long way and I feel confident in them. The linebackers are strong,” Maxwell said. “A lot of our plays are designed to keep guys off them to let them make plays, so we have to make sure we’re playing well on the defensive line.” Offensively, Zubey is tasked with replacing running back Draycen Hall, one of 4A’s top rushers last season with 1,893 yards and 32 rushing touchdowns. Zubey acknowledged that there is no easy re-

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Senior defensive lineman Logan Maxwell, who recently accepted an offer to play at Utah State next year, anchors one of the state’s top defensive lines.

placement, but the return of Brasch under center and several game-ready JV call-ups should make the unit competitive. Zubey’s non-traditional style – described as high-risk, high-reward – sees the Knights’ offense staying on the field on fourth downs. “There’s been nobody in the state that’s scored as many points as we have in the

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Highland High’s football team went 8-4 and made the

Brock Farrel the most. 6A playoffs in coach Brock Farrrel’s first season. The Hawks are poised to make a deeper playoff run this “We went to Mountain Pointe and season. he missed two field goals, which would have won us the game,” Farrel said. “Immediately on Monday, I told him, ‘Hey Austin, I would do it all over again, come next week we are going to need you.’ “It’s the fact that he had the mental toughness to move from one week to the next.” McNamara’s ability to bounce back reflects McNamara’s impact. He is Highland’s field-position secret weapon. His kickoffs rarely are returned, generally sailing into the end zone with ease. And with his lengthy hang-time punts, like that against Skyline, opponents don’t often get a chance for a return. “Teams know that even if they ing to go over it after the season is over and stop us they will have to give up 40 yards of field position,” Farrel said. “It frees re-evaluate everything. I hope to make a me up as a play caller on offense and our decision as soon as possible.” McNamara will be missed when his sedefensive coordinator because the opposing team has to go 80 yards almost every nior campaign at Highland ends, Farrel said. time. It’s a nice thing to have.” “Because of him, we can strategize on McNamara earned an invitation to the offense and defense instead of relying on 2019 Polynesian Bowl in Hawaii, played damage control,” Farrel said. “It’s great annually featuring the most talented high when you have a kicker like him.” school players in the country. “It’s going to be fun. I’m excited to be around those guys for a week and get to experience what it’s like,” McNamara said. “I’ve never been to Hawaii, so it should be fun playing in Aloha Stadium. It should be Highland is coming off an 8-4 record and a good time.” a playoff appearance in Farrel’s first seaThe national spotlight might help McNa- son. With key playmakers returning, the mara’s recruitment, although he has offers Hawks are poised to make a deep run into from Arizona, Arizona State, Utah State the 6A playoffs. and Missouri. He also has a preferred walkQuarterback Kaleb Herbert returns to on offer from Nebraska. lead the Hawks’ offense along with senior McNamara remains humble and patient Kohnner Cullimore, a key contributor on both sides of the ball last season. while making his college decision. The Hawks open at Alhambra in Phoenix “I don’t have a frontrunner right now. I am still deciding,” McNamara said. “I’m go- on Aug. 17.

Highland eager to improve on strong season

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a reclassification by the Arizona Interscholastic Association. Seniors Holden Owen and Chandler Coleman lead their team against cross-town rival Gilbert to open the season on Aug. 17.

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last two years, so we’re used to taking those risks going for touchdowns instead of field goals, or running offense instead of punting,” he said. “On the defensive side, it can put you in a bad situation sometimes, where you have to defend a shorter field if the offense doesn’t convert. But, that’s where the defensive strength comes in.” Before making its 5A debut, Higley is set to face Paraclete High, a California school that reached the state semifinals last season, on Aug. 17 at home. Playing an unfamiliar team with little film available, Zubey said he can only guess what is coming. It also is a test for the play-

ers to be razor sharp. “We have to be ready for anything, any situation, because we really don’t know what they’re going to throw at us,” Zubey said. “I think that’s going to help us in the regular season, too, because there’s going to be teams during the season that are going to show you different formations and schemes that they’ve never shown before. So, being sound in our base offense and defense will be helpful as the season continues.”

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Desert Ridge poised to continue playoff run Since Jeremy Hathcock became coach, Desert Ridge has 12 consecutive playoff appearances, including two trips to the state-championship game. With a slew of starters returning, including running back Lucas Wright and quarterback Cooper Schmidt, the Jaguars’ offense is poised to extend the playoff run to 13 year. The Jaguars have a tough opener, against Red Mountain, on Aug. 17.

Mequite pushing to return to 4A playoffs

The Wildcats faced a tough schedule last year in 5A, going 4-6 and missing the playoffs. Now in his third season as coach, Chad DeGrenier will look to navigate through the 4A once again, which Mesquite rejoined in

The Williams Field Black Hawks are looking to rebound from a first-round playoff elimination by Chaparral in 2017 that ended their season at 8-3. Two seasons ago, Williams Field went undefeated as it took home the 5A state title. A senior-heavy pass defense should be key for Williams Field, with Try Washburn and Noa Pola-Gates the top returning tacklers, and Jadon Pearson collecting six interceptions. Quarterback Zack Shepherd and running back Jaden Thompson, both seniors, return to lead the offense, bringing immediate chemistry and knowledge of coach Steve Campbell’s playbook.

Gilbert coach Derek Zellner faced a difficult task after last season, filling in various positions on both sides of the ball left vacant by departing seniors. The Tigers went 4-6 last and were led by quarterback Jack Plummer, who passed for 2,861 yards. The Tigers do have returning talent, though, including junior Tyler Hironaka and Kawai Lucio on defense. Will Plummer, a junior and brother of Jack, and sophomore Wyatt Zellner are both likely to see time under center for the Tigers when they open the season against cross-town rival Mesquite on Aug. 17.

Campo Verde aims to remain consistent in 2018

The Campo Verde Coyotes have had a winning record in five of seven seasons under coach Max Ragsdale, including 7-4 last year. The Coyotes lost senior quarterback EJ Galvez along with several wide outs and defensive players. But 1,000-yard rusher Matt Leazier returns as well as linebacker Jayden Fletcher, who led the team in tackles. Campo Verde’s quest for another playoff appearance begins on Aug. 17 when it travels to Tucson to take on Sunnyside.

Williams Field opens at powerhouse Norco High in Corona, Calif., on Aug. 17. In the season finale, district bragging rights will be on the line when the Black Hawks host Higley for the first time since their 55-27 playoff victory in 2015.

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Gilbert-based club hoops team inspires players to lift their game BY ERIC NEWMAN GSN Sports Writer

he final buzzer sounds, the close group that has played together for nearly six years walks off the court high-fiving and posing for the traditional picture with a trophy. It’s yet-another quality finish in a local club-basketball tournament. The players of the Inspire Courts varsity team, based in Gilbert, take a moment to enjoy the victory, but cannot celebrate too long, knowing that the next weekend another challenge waits in another tournament. Inspire competes well with the state’s top clubs on a regular basis during the summer, when most basketball players who are hoping to be scouted and receive offers from college teams are making the tournament rounds. They’re trying to gain as much exposure as possible. Coach Albert Ramirez, who has coached several of Inspire’s age and skill levels for nearly five years, and is the coach of NFL YET Academy’s boys’ varsity team that finished 17-10 and

reached the AIA 1A playoff semifinals last season, said that exposure and ability to continue playing basketball is exactly what he is aiming to give the kids who come through his program. “We want to get our kids placed in a college setting. It doesn’t matter what level, from junior colleges to Division 1, or whatever opportunity, we just want to help them succeed however we can and continue their education through sports,” Ramirez said. Often, kids looking to pad their statistics to impress coaches and scouts tend to focus on offense, specifically scoring and assists. Inspire takes a different approach. “All the guys just work really hard on defense, full-court, man-to-man, and we try to trap everything,” Ramirez said. “It’s kind of unique in a way because there’s so many games that some teams don’t do it. They’re worried about getting tired. I have guys in good shape and a bunch of kids on the bench, so I can continue to do that. Some teams only go with seven or eight, but I like having ten or eleven so I can continue to have them hustling when they’re on the floor.”

That all-out defensive style works because, as shooting and scoring can be inconsistent, especially at the high school level, players understand they control their hustle and defensive effort. Dre’Quan Bryant, a recent graduate of NFL YET, who played under Ramirez, is using the opportunity with Inspire to get summer workouts in before he moves on in September. He said the team’s defensive style allows the group to succeed, even when the top players are struggling on offense, by getting steals that lead to easy baskets in transition. “For us, our team is just used to pressure. It breaks other teams down mentally, and when it breaks them down, that’s how we get our game back up,” Bryant said. Another advantage Inspire has, especially in June when many of Arizona’s top teams play grueling high school summer basketball schedules, is that its roster consists of many multi-sport athletes, specifically football players, who may not compete during the summer in a second sport with their high school teams.

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any Gilbert children and teens will delve into immortality and the need to create meaningful lives when they present in the musical “Tuck Everlasting.” Opening night is Aug. 10 for “Tuck Everlasting” at Limelight Performing Arts inside Studio 3 Performing Arts Academy at 511 W. Guadalupe Road, Suite 12. The musical will also be performed Aug. 11, 17, 18 and 19; the Aug. 12 show has sold out. Based on the book by Natalie Babbitt, “Tuck Everlasting” was also made into films though the musical version has some differences. In the musical at Limelight, 11-yearold Winnie Foster longs for an adventurous life beyond her white picket fence and gets more than she could have envisioned when she meets the Tuck family. She discovers the magic behind the family members’ eternal lives and must fight to protect their secret from others who would do anything they could to get a chance to live forever. Gilbert performers are: Paige Erdmann, 11, ensemble; Zoe Bauerle, 10, ensemble; Caitlyn Miller, 14, Nana; Mireya Tovar, 14, ensemble; Jordan Gingell, the Man in the Yellow Suit; Emma Martin, 11, Thomas; Manuel Edrozo, 16, Hugo as an adult; and Marisa Edrozo, 14, Thomas’ mother. Jackie Brecker, 20, a 2016 Hamilton High School graduate and Limelight Performing Arts veteran, is directing. She

also teaches at Studio 3 Performing Arts. “I love it,” Brecker said. “I think it’s so well-written. It’s incredible material for children to get to do. It’s a serious subject but it’s handled so well. I think what drew me to the show is that it’s really about this family that’s just stuck. “They feel like they don’t have any reason to continue living their lives. This little girl shows them how they can still have a meaningful life and teaches them how to connect again. For me the whole show is about connection and is about healing. It teaches you that you’ve gotta be grateful for what you have. It’s a really good life lesson tucked into this really well-written, well-constructed musical.” She performed many years as an actress, singer and dancer in the Valley, including at Limelight. Brecker is living in Gilbert temporarily and then will move to Chandler for a few months to perform “Jekyll & Hyde” at Arizona Regional Theatre in Phoenix. In October she will return to her new home in the Chicago area, where she has been pursuing her acting, dancing and singing studies, as well as choreographing. “As a director you’re in charge of making sure everything serves a story, everything that happens on stage serves the moral or the lesson that you’re trying to get across,” Brecker said. “I think it’s going to make me a better actor. It helps me see the big picture.” She said the cast of 30 in “Tuck Everlasting” will take the audience members through diverse emotions. They range in age from 8 to 22.

“Hopefully they’ll laugh and they’ll cry,” Brecker said of the audiences. “It’s a really beautiful story that is written so well. There are moments of extreme light and extreme darkness. You’ll leave the show and want to talk about it.” The young actors in “Tuck Everlasting” agreed with Brecker’s assessment. Connor Brigola, 18, of Chandler, another Hamilton High graduate, who has performed in many shows at Limelight, plays Miles Tuck in “Tuck Everlasting” and said the story is “very interesting.” In the tale, Winnie sees Jesse Tuck drinking from a spring. Jesse forbids her from drinking the water and shortly after that Jesse’s brother and their mother take Winnie away with them. They are being pursued by a man in a yellow suit, who had previously asked the Foster family questions about their land. Brigola said the spring water has made the Tuck family immortal, which causes problems for them. “It’s such a rollercoaster of emotions, a beautifully written show,” he said. “My jaw drops every time. It makes you want to be a better actor. I think the story especially is something that will hook the people in.” He said his parents in the play deal with anxiety and boredom respectively knowing they will live forever. Brigola said his character feels depressed as a result of immortality and also because his wife leaves him, taking their son with him. The wife believes Miles is a “freak,” Brigola added. Brigola said he enjoys singing a song that conveys the message in the saying

“time is a fickle mistress.” This will be Brigola’s last show at Limelight before he starts school at the University of Arizona in the fall, where he plans to study veterinary medicine. In June Brigola directed “12 Angry Jurors” at Limelight, and last year he directed “The Lion King Jr.” at the Gilbert theater. He has performed in many shows at Limelight over the last five years and also performed at Chandler Center for the Arts theater camps. “I’m sad, but also I feel like this is the perfect cast, the perfect show to end my time,” Brigola said. “Being an only child, what the studio, what theater’s done for me, it’s without words. It’s been such a fun experience.” While he does not plan to study theater at UofA, he said he expects he will come back to participate in summer theater camps at Studio 3 and do “some kind of theater” while in college. Another recent high school graduate, Jaelyn Brown, 18, of Chandler, is also enjoying performing in “Tuck Everlasting.” She graduated from Tri-City Christian Academy and is attending Grand Canyon University this fall, where she will major in communications and minor in prelaw and dance. Brown plays Winnie’s mother, Betsy Foster, in the musical and also dances in the ensemble. She started performing in musicals about two years ago and was part of the “12 Angry Jurors” cast at Limelight. “Honestly, it’s a very hard character

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aolo Vetrati, owner and executive chef at his family-owned restaurant La Stalla Cucina Rustica, looked around the newly-redecorated space at 4855 E. Warner Road in Ahwatukee and liked what he saw. It has been a long and time-devouring move for the downtown Chandler restaurant that gave up its space after 15 years despite the following it had developed with the recipes gleaned from his parents’ restaurants in New Jersey. Progress pushed the venerable eatery into Ahwatukee. The move was prompted by Chandler’s massive Overstreet redevelopment project, a 77,000-square-foot mixed-use entertainment and dining complex. La Stalla was literally overshadowed by the block-long $25-million development on the southwest corner of Arizona Avenue and Chandler Boulevard that is anchored by Flix Brewhouse, a national concern that touts itself as “America’s Cinema Brewery.” Continuing construction on the project took its toll on La Stalla’s business

and Vetrati’s patience as foot traffic and parking were severely taxed. “We were literally surrounded by construction, and it had been going on for a year and a half,” said Vetrati, who grew up working with his sister and parents in their New Jersey restaurants. “It was supposed to have been finished four or five months ago, but one year turned into two and it really hurt our business. We even had to have deliveries come through our front door. It was time to leave.” He said he feels fortunate to have found the new location at 4855 E. Warner Road that was left vacant when Los Dos Molinos Ahwatukee closed in April after filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The other three Los Dos Molinos in the region were not affected as Ahwatukee had a different owner. “We’re happy to be here, and we hope the people of Ahwatukee like us and like our food,” he said as he looked about the new space that retains the Tuscany-look touches of the Chandler eatery. “We’re going to try and keep this site more casual, but of course, maintain the same quality.” Vetrati has brought along much of his

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La Stalla Cucina Rustica owner Paolo Vetrati said that Chandler’s massive Overstreet development drove him out of the downtown Chandler location he’s had for more than 15 years.

kitchen and serving staff, some of whom have been with him 10 to 12 years. The Ahwatukee La Stalla Cucina Rustica will serve the same menu – Italian dishes that Vetrati, who was born in Italy, cooks up himself.

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ria Innamorato and Antonio Vetrati, who immigrated to New Jersey in the 1970s. “I grew up in this business; this has been my family heritage for 50 years,” he said. When Vetrati was asked to name his favorite entrees or dessert on the La Stalla menu, he laughed and replied, “I do not have a favorite; whatever I’m in the mood for is what I eat.” He admitted there are menu items his faithful customers do rave about including Spaghetti alla Carbonara and Chicken Marsala. And La Stalla’s homemade desserts like their Tiramisu and Creme Brulee are legendary, and were among the reasons Thrillist.com, a national entertainingdining guide, ranked La Stalla Cucina Rustica among its “Top 10 Restaurants in Arizona” in 2015. The new Ahwatukee location, that Vetrati hopes to open this week or next, retains the warmth of the Chandler restaurant and offers an expanded bar space. “We still have a full bar, and actually even a bigger bar that’s open to both indoors and out so we can accommodate the patio dining,” explained Vetrati. For anyone who’s moved a household, the task of moving an entire and estab-

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La Stalla’s was known for its intimate atmosphere as well as its imaginative food and owner Paolo Vetrati aims to keep both at his new location in Ahwatukee.

lished restaurant can only be imagined. “I still don’t know how we did it,” he laughed. “It takes God and a lot of work. We’re still putting it together, but it looks good. It looks good.” He said regardless of the pain leaving downtown Chandler after a decade and a half, he retains good memories and good customers who have told them they will make the drive across the I-10 freeway to continue to support his restaurant. Two of those faithful customers are Howard and Sue Shapiro of Sun Lakes, who are ready to gas up the family car and drive to Ahwatukee as soon as La Stalla Cucina Rustica opens.

“We both migrated from New Jersey and enjoy reminiscing with Paolo about our common remembrances. His menu and quality is as close to the genuine Italian cuisine as you’re going to find here in Arizona,” said Howard Shapiro who said his favorite menu item is the Chicken Marsala while his wife favors the Cavatelli Salsice e Broccoli, with chicken replacing the sausage “Sue and I will happily make the trip to his new location as soon as it’s ready,” he said enthusiastically. Leaving Chandler, though necessary to remain in business, remains bittersweet to Vetrati.

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culmination of an easy songwriting process—for the most part. “We get to the sixth song and there was one issue after another,” she said. “We felt it was a sign that we were almost done with the EP. We just had to stick with it. It’s my strongest songwriting to date. I was so excited about the music production.” “For me, it’s about the moment. At the end of the day, I want to put out good music for my fans. It’s much more difficult to win over people in the pop genre. I want to appeal to the masses, but my music feels original. That’s a hard task. I’ve been true to my art, though, and transparent about who I am.” “Inevitable” is Delgado’s missive about personal empowerment. “There’s so much trouble in the world right now,” she said. “What we need right now is an anthem about personal empowerment.” This year, she brought her music to South by Southwest music conference in Austin. She also started the Facebook and YouTube show Cookin’ Vegan with Miss Krystle. “I’ll never give up on music,” she said. “I’m sharing this journey I’m on with my fans, especially for those who have followed me for a decade. I will never give up because they never give up on me.”

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to play,” Brown said. “Her husband has just died. She just wants to honor her husband’s memory. It requires me to remember that I’m older; that’s really challenging. The whole point of the musical is the connection they have with each other.” Jessica Wastchak, 15, of Chandler, a sophomore at Hamilton High School, also plays an adult in “Tuck Everlasting.” She portrays the adult version of Winnie Foster and is also part of the ensemble. “It is a gorgeous story,” Wastchak said. “It’s like a chronological storyline but you get to see all the flashbacks. Winnie is just the spark of joy. The choreography is brilliant. The songs are gorgeous.” Like many of the teens and children in the show, Wastchak has been taking dance classes for a long time. The performers dance complex choreography with male partners lifting them up. Wastchak has been studying dance for six years. “I love the cast,” she said. “A lot of them I’ve known a couple years. We all get along really well.” Chandler brother and sister Matt and Julia Pitman also like the dancing and camaraderie of the show. Matt, 16, a junior

at Perry High School, performs in the ensemble and said the show features a lot of singing and dancing. “It’s very dance-heavy and the dance is challenging,” Matt said. “I started taking dance around third grade. What I love about Limelight is I have so many friends here. It’s a really friendly experience.” He has performed in several other shows at Limelight and said it is fun participating with his sister so they can practice together at home and “it’s just easier to talk about it sometimes.” Matt said he believes the story of “Tuck Everlasting” will show people they “should appreciate things” in life. Julia, 12, a seventh-grader at Santan Junior High, plays the young Winnie Foster in the musical and has also acted in many shows at Limelight. “I really like this character and this musical,” she said. “It’s an amazing story. I really like that it’s about moving on. I think at points it might be a little sad, but also touching at the same time. I like Limelight. I love performing here; it has such a good community.” Julia and Matt said they would love to perform on Broadway some day. Two younger castmates also have the acting bug: Kaylee Forth, 8, of Chandler, a fourth-grader at Haley Elemen-

tary School, performs in the ensemble as does Kaylee Delgado, 9, of Chandler, a fifth-grader at Kyrene de las Brisas Elementary School. “I like that it’s like everlasting and people can dream that they can live forever,” Kaylee Forth said, adding that the singing is her favorite part of performing in “Tuck Everlasting” and that the show has “all the emotions.” Kaylee Delgado also likes the show but she loves the acrobatics, tumbling and dancing in “Tuck Everlasting.” “I think like it’s a really good show,” she said. “So far it’s the best show I’ve ever done. I’ve been dancing since I was one years old.” Brecker said she is proud of all the actors in the show. “They’re so well-rounded,” she said. “They’re also dedicated. It’s really been a joy to get to watch them rehearse. I just wanna stress how hard these kids are working and how talented they are. I’m so lucky and proud that this group of kids came together.” She is also grateful for the support and help from Emma England, owner of Studio 3 Performing Arts Academy and artistic director and board president of Limelight Performing Arts. England is also the designer for “Tuck Everlasting.”

Mesa performers include: Nick Williams, 15, Jesse Tuck; Abby Springer, 11, ensemble and understudy for the role of Thomas; Savannah Springer, 8, ensemble; Brenna Bauer, 13, ensemble; Connor Olden, 14, ensemble; and Nicolas Caglia, 20, ensemble. Tickets: limelight.ticketleap.com/tuck.

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Phx Brazas Soccer Club 7650 S. McClintock Dr, #103-313, Tempe, Az 85284,6024323400; Two Temp F/T, Coaching seasonal positions start 9/29/18 - 6/15/19 in Chdlr, Tempe area. 35 hrs a wk. No OT. $16.67 hrly. Mon- Thu 3pm - 9pm, Fri 9am- 2:30pm & Sat 8am-1:30pm. Coach & teach 2-3 soccer teams using Brazilian style soccer technqs thru theoretical & practical classes, lectures & fld exp to youth players. Monitor & track player perf & implement corrective action as needed to enhance player participation, skills, knowledge & appreciation of the sport. Req. 1 yrs exp coaching youth soccer players. Single workweek used for computing wages. Emplye paid every two weeks; will make all deductions from the wkr’s paycheck req’d by law. No addt’l dedcts will be made. Submit resumes directly to the nearest AZ Job Connection office & include SWA contact info. Emplye must have own transp to/ from work. Emplyr will pay all costs associated with emplye obtng work visa which includes visa procsng, border crossing & other related fees incldng those mandated by the gov. Emplye not need to front these costs. Emplyr will provide worker, w/o charge or deposit charge, all tools, supplies & equip req’d to perform the duties assigned. Emplyr will offer the worker emplymnt for a total number of work hours equal to at least ¾’s of the workdays of each 12 week period, if the period of emplymnt covered by the job order is 120 or more days or each 6-week period, if the period of emplymnt covered by the job order is less than 120 days. If the wrkr completes 50% of the work contract period, emplyr will reimburse the wrkr for transp & subsistence from the place of recruitment to the place of work. Upon completion of the work contract or where the wrkr is dismissed earlier, emplyr will prov’d or pay for wrkr’s reasonable costs of return transp and subsistence back home or to the place the wrkr originally departed to work, except where the wrkr will not return due to subsequent emplymnt with another emplyr. The amount of transp payment or reimbursement will be equal to the most economical or reasonable common carrier for the distance involved. Daily subsistence will be prov’d at a rate of $12.26 per day during travel to a maximum of $51.00 per day with receipts. Inquire about the job opportunity or submit resumes directly to the nearest AZ State Workforce Agency office which can be found at www.azjobconnection.gov or Gilbert Employment Service 735 N. Gilbert Rd, #134, Gilbert, Az 85234 Job order #3126018.

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Real Estate

For Rent Apartments APACHE TRAIL & IRONWOOD 2bd Starting at $850/Mt Bad Credit ok No Deposit. Fenced yard, quiet Water/Trash Inc. (602) 339-1555

Commerical/Industrial/Retail Gated 24 hour Construction/Public Storage Lots for Lease please call Lots 4 Rent 480-292-1638 for details.

Roommates Seeking 55+ Roommate. Lindsay/Main, gated comm, pool. Cov'd prkg. No pets, N/S. Unfurn'd. Private bath. Bkgrnd chk. $525 + 1/2 Elec. 602-999-8645

Real Estate for Sale Manufactured Homes

Directory Appliance Repairs

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Mila's House Cleaning. Residential & Commercial. Weekly/Monthly/Bi Weekly. Experienced and Reference's Available. 480-290-5637 602-446-0636, YOUR CLASSIFIED SOURCE

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Rooms For Rent CLEAN FURN'D ROOM FOR RENT! Free Utilities Mesa, quiet area, near railroad, share kitchen. W/D avail. Priv entrance. Utilities, cable, phone, internet all for $550/mon + deposit. 1 person only 480-461-1342

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480-659-1400 Licensed & Insured Cleaning Services

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ALL RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL Call Jim Endres 480.282.7932

Employment General Phx Brazas Soccer Club 7650 S. McClintock Dr, #103-313, Tempe, Az 85284,6024323400; One Temp F/T, seasonal position start 9/29/18 - 6/15/19 as Dir of Coaching in Chdlr, Tempe area. 35 hrs a wk. No OT. $28.85 hrly. Mon-Thu 3pm - 9pm, Fri 9am- 2:30pm & Sat 8am-1:30pm. Provide soccer coaches Brazilian style soccer methodlgy thru theoretical & practical classes, lectures & fld exp with & w/o youth players. Sprvs, eval, monitor, track & report coaches perf throughout the season & implement corrective action as needed. Hire/fire coaches & coaching assists, sprvs & monitor quality of perf of teams & coaches. Plan intnl youth soccer tournmnts. Create team & coaches schedules for the season, create & implement youth progs. Devlp & implement player assessmts at the begng of the season thru the try-out process as well as thru-out the season to measure, monitor & track player perf & implement timely corrective actions as needed to enhance player participation, skills, knowledge & appreciation of the sport. Req. 2 yrs exp mngng & trng soccer coaches & staff. Single workweek used for computing wages. Emplye paid every two weeks; will make all deductions from the wkr’s paycheck req’d by law. No addt’l dedcts will be made. Submit resumes directly to the nearest AZ Job Connection office & include SWA contact info. Emplye must have own transp to/from work. Emplyr will pay all costs associated with emplye obtng work visa which includes visa procsng, border crossing & other related fees incldng those mandated by the gov. Emplye not need to front these costs. Emplyr will provide worker, w/o charge or deposit charge, all tools, supplies & equip req’d to perform the duties assigned. Emplyr will offer the worker emplymnt for a total number of work hours equal to at least ¾’s of the workdays of each 12 week period, if the period of emplymnt covered by the job order is 120 or more days or each 6-week period, if the period of emplymnt covered by the job order is less than 120 days. If the wrkr completes 50% of the work contract period, emplyr will reimburse the wrkr for transp & subsistence from the place of recruitment to the place of work. Upon completion of the work contract or where the wrkr is dismissed earlier, emplyr will prov’d or pay for wrkr’s reasonable costs of return transp and subsistence back home or to the place the wrkr originally departed to work, except where the wrkr will not return due to subsequent emplymnt with another emplyr. The amount of transp payment or reimbursement will be equal to the most economical or reasonable common carrier for the distance involved. Daily subsistence will be prov’d at a rate of $12.26 per day during travel to a maximum of $51.00 per day with receipts. Inquire about the job opportunity or submit resume directly to the nearest AZ State Workforce Agency office which can be found at www.azjobconnection.gov or Gilbert Employment Service 735 N. Gilbert Rd, #134, Gilbert, Az 85234 Job order #3126012

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Fencing/Gates

Block Fence * Gates

602-789-6929 Roc #057163 Cleaning Services

Lowest Prices * 30 Yrs Exp Serving Entire Valley

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Drywall

Garage/Doors

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Serving Arizona Since 2001 Decorative Concrete Coatings

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Home Improvement

Garage/Doors

Handyman

GARAGE DOOR SERVICE

HANDYMAN 37 years experience. Drywall, framing, plumbing, painting, electrical, roofing and more. Stan, 602-434-6057

East Valley/ Ahwatukee

Broken Springs Replaced Nights/Weekends Bonded/Insured 480-251-8610

Not a licensed contractor

Handyman One call does it all! Lite plumbing, roof repair, lite electrical and drywall repair. General repairs, High quality!

(Not a licensed contractor).

Gilb/Chndlr area. Workmanship at a great price! Bonded. Phone now, I'm Steve (480) 798-1129

IS YOUR "HONEY DO" LIST GETTING TOO BIG FOR YOU? Did you buy something that needs to be put together? Give John the Handyman a call! He can help you get things done. Anything that takes your time I can do & have the tools to do it! John the Handyman: 760-668-0681

Garage/Doors

GARAGE DOORS Unbeatable Customer Service & Lowest Prices Guaranteed!

10%

Discount for Seniors &Veterans

FREE

Opener & Door Lubrication with Repair

Handyman

ce 1999

TREE

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REASONABLE HANDYMAN

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“When there are days that you can’t depend on them, you can depend on us!” LLC

ROC# 317949

Garbage Disposals Door Installs & Repairs Toilets / Sinks Kitchen & Bath Faucets Most Drywall Repairs

Bathroom Remodeling All Estimates are Free • Call: 520.508.1420

Starting @ $60/Month!

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

• One Month Free Service

Licensed • Bonded • Insured Technician

Call Lance White

480.721.4146 www.irsaz.com

ROC# 256752

*Not a Licensed Contractor

Drywall & Stucco Repairs • Bath & Kitchen Remodels Plumbing • Electrical • Can Lights Windows • Doors • Cabinets • Painting Block Fences • Wrought Iron Gates Remodeling • Additions • Patios • Tenant Improvements

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kjelandscape.com • ROC#281191

480-586-8445 Painting

A-Z Tauveli Prof LANDSCAPING LLC

HOME IMPROVEMENTS: • Interior/Exterior Painting • Drywall • Wood Repair & Replacement • Stucco • Masonry • Power Washing

We will give you totally new landscaping or revamp your current landscaping! Tree/Palm Tree Trimming Storm Cleanups Sprinkler Systems

Desertscape • Concrete Work Gardening • Block Wall Real & Imitation Flagstone

Insured/Bonded Free Estimates

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Ahwatukee Resident/ References/ Insured/ Not a Licensed Contractor

Irrigation Repair Services Inc.

ROC#276019 • Licensed Bonded Insured

480-276-6600

Landscape Maintenance

Complete Lawn Service & Weed Control

Free Estimates 602-471-3490 or 480-962-5149

Handyman

LIC/BONDED/INSURED Res/Comm’l ROC#218802

“No Job Too Small Man!”

Ask me about FREE water testing!

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East Valley 480-833-7353

Affordable, Quality Work Sin

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WE DO IT ALL!

Painting • Flooring • Electrical • Plumbing Drywall • Carpentry • Decks • Tile • More!

Services

Not a licensed contractor

ACTION CONTRACTING INC.

Marks the Spot for ALL Your Handyman Needs!

Handyman

SPRINKLER

Drip/Install/Repair

- Free Estimates -

480-626-4497

Landscape Maintenance

Juan Hernandez

• Painting • Plumbing • Carpentry • Drywall • Roofing • Block

www.lifetimegaragedoorsaz.com

2010, 2011 2012, 2013, 2014

HOME REMODELING REPAIRS & CUSTOM INTERIOR PAINTING Move a wall; turn a door into a window. From small jobs and repairs to room additions, I do it all. Precision interior painting, carpentry, drywall, tile, windows, doors, skylights, electrical, fans, plumbing and more. All trades done by hands-on General Contractor. Friendly, artistic, intelligent, honest and affordable. 40 years' experience. Call Ron Wolfgang Office 480-820-8515 Cell 602-628-9653 Wolfgang Construction Inc. Licensed & Bonded ROC 124934

Landscape Maintenance

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Tree Trimming • Tree Removal Stump Grinding Storm Damage • Bushes/Shrubs Yard Clean-up Commercial and Residential PMB 435 • 2733 N. Power Rd. • Suite 102 • Mesa dennis@allprotrees.com

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FULL SERVICE LANDSCAPING ★ Monthly Yard Service ★ One-Time Cleanups ★ Tree Trimming

FREE ESTIMATES!

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PHIL’S PRO PAINTING Int / Ext Home Painting 4-Less!

QUALITY PAINT #1 IN SERVICE

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We’ll Beat Any Price! ROC #301084

HOME IMPROVEMENT & PAINTING Interior/Exterior Painting 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE Dunn Edwards Quality Paint Small Stucco/Drywall Repairs

We Are State Licensed and Reliable!

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Painting

Roofing

Window Cleaning

Tiles, shingles, flat, repairs & new work Free Estimates • Ahwatukee Resident

DIRTY WINDOWS? Call Fish Window Cleaning @ 480-962-4688 and you will have the cleanest windows and screens on the block. Below is the list of services we offer: Windows-Interior & Exterior ScreensSunscreens/Regular Tracks, Ceiling Fans, Light Fixtures Power Washing Your driveways, sidewalks & patios Follow us on InstaGram

Over 30 yrs. Experience

480-706-1453

Licensed/Bonded/Insured • ROC #236099

Affinity Plumbing LLC 480-487-5541 affinityplumber@gmail.com

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Your Ahwatukee Plumber & East Valley Neighbor Anything Plumbing Same Day Service Water Heaters

24/7

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Toilets

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Faucets

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Disposals

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Pool Service / Repair

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Pavers • Concrete • Water Features • Sprinkler Repair

POOL REPAIR Pebble cracking, Plaster peeling, Rebar showing, Pool Light out?

I CAN HELP!

25 Years Experience • Dependable & Reliable

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480-720-3840 Not a licensed contractor.

GREEN POOL

Accepting all major credit cards. Licensed, Bonded & Insured

480-280-0390

ROC#286561

PHILLIPS ROOFING LLC Member of ABM

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 223367

Valleywide

CR 42 DUAL

623-873-1626 All employees verified Free estimates on all roofs 36 Years experience in AZ Licensed contractor since 2006

LLC

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Public Notices Watch for Garage Sales in Classifieds!

Layton Lakes Underground Fuel Tank Remediation

Garage Sale Fri & Sat 7a-11am Household, clothes, kitchen items, furniture, electronics, mason jars, kid items, DVDs, MORE 555 W. Lane Dr Mesa

VOLUNTARY REMEDIATION PROGRAM SITE

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Tree Trimming, Pruning & Removal Yard Clean-Up & Trash Removal David’s Clean-Up & Tree Service

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Free Estimates - Affordable Rates All Work Guaranteed NOT A LICENSED CONTRACTOR

Meetings/Events Do you want to stop drinking? Call Alcoholics Anonymous 480-834-9033 www.aamesaaz.org

Crops of Luv

"My dream is that one day we will be able to give every "wish" child a scrapbook to remind them that dreams do come true." Come Join us: Help make embellishments, organize or assist with events, scrapbook, donate your time, money or space. Teens who need to fill Community Service hours for High School are welcome! Come be apart of something Awesome!

Cropsofluv.com 480.634.7763

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NOTICE OF 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

You will find them easy with their yellow background.

Tree Services

Jody, co-founder, Ahwatukee based non-profit

CLEAN UPS & REPAIR

Monsoon Cleanup Specials FREE Pool Inspections

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If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous 480-834-9033 www.aamesaaz.org Understanding and Practice of A Course in Miracles: Intensive ACIM study. Intimate group of serious course students. Program designed for more one-on-one attention with answers to student questions and a laser-focused approach to living Wednesdays 11am-12:15pm at Interfaith Community Spiritual Center: 952 E. Baseline #102 Mesa 85204

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REQUEST FOR NO FURTHER ACTION DETERMINATION LH-EH Layton Lakes Estates has submitted a request for a No Further Action (NFA) determination to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) for the Layton Lakes Underground Fuel Tank Remediation VRP site. The NFA requests risk-based closure for groundwater and was submitted in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-181. The Layton Lakes Underground Fuel Tank Remediation VRP site consists of a portion of a common area tract (landscaping and retention basin) within the Layton Lakes Community Development located northeast of Queen Creek and Lindsay Roads in Gilbert, Arizona. Contaminants of concern at the site are volatile organic compounds associated with former underground farm fuel tanks associated with a previous farm staging area. The NFA Report is available online at: http://azdeq.gov/notices, and at the ADEQ Records Center, 1110 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ (602) 771-4380, or (800) 2345677, ext. 602-771-4380; please call for hours of operation and to schedule an appointment. PARTIES WISHING TO SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS regarding the NFA request for the Layton Lakes Underground Fuel Tank Remediation VRP site may do so to ADEQ, Attention: Joey Pace, Voluntary Remediation Program, 1110 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007 or Pace.Joey@azdeq.gov; or Attention: Steve Kaminski, Western Technologies Inc., 3737 East Broadway Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85040 or s.kaminski@wt-us.com and reference this listing. Comments must be postmarked or received by ADEQ or Western Technologies, Inc. by Monday September 4th, 2018. ADEQ will take reasonable measures to provide access to department services to individuals with limited ability to speak, write, or understand English and/or to those with disabilities. Requests for language interpretation services or for disability accommodations must be made at least 48 hours in advance by contacting: 7-1-1 for TDD; (602) 771-2215 for Disability Accessibility; or Ian Bingham, Title VI Nondiscrimination Coordinator at (602) 7714322 or idb@azdeq.gov. ADEQ tomará medidas razonables para proveer acceso a los servicios del departamento para personas con capacidad limitada para hablar, escribir o entender Inglés y / o para las personas con discapacidad. Las solicitudes de servicios de interpretación del lenguaje o de alojamiento de discapacidad deben hacerse por lo menos 48 horas de antelación poniéndose en contacto con Ian Bingham, Title VI Nondiscrimination Coordinator al (602) 7714322 o idb@azdeq.gov. Dated this 5th day of August, 2018. PUBLISHED: East Valley Tribune, Aug. 5, 19, 2018 / 14638

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Arizona’s Resort-Style Home Builder MASTER PLANNED CELEBRATED COMMUNITIES BY BLANDFORD HOMES

Award-winning Arizona builder for 39 years. Blandford Homes specializes in building master planned environments with a variety of amenities and charm. Many offer resort-style amenities such as pools, spa, fitness, tennis, event lawns, and lifestyle activities, you’ll find the perfect community to fit your lifestyle. A Mountain Bridge 6 BRAND NEW REVOLUTIONARY MODEL HOMES!

Acclaimed Resort-Style Master Planned Community in Northeast Mesa Vintage Collection • From the high $300’s • 480-988-2400 Craftsman Collection • From the mid $400’s • 480-641-1800 Artisan Collection • From the mid $500’s • 480-641-1800 Master Collection • From the mid $700’s • 480-641-1800 B Mulberry – “New Old-Home Neighborhood” SOME COMMUNITIES NEAR CLOSEOUT! Resort-Style in Southeast Mesa Americana Collection • From the $290’s • 480-895-2800 Centennial Collection • From the $340’s • 480-733-9000 Heritage Collection • From the $380’s • 480-733-9000 C The Estates at Thirty-Second Street NEW HOMESITES JUST RELEASED Luxury single-level estate homes with 3- to 6-car garages and optional RV garages and carriage houses • From the low $800’s • 480-750-3000

D Estates on McDowell 35,000 SQUARE FOOT HOMESITES — NOW SELLING! Luxury single-level estate homes with 3- to 6-car garages and optional RV garages and carriage houses • From the low $800’s • 480-750-3000

E The Estates at Las Sendas CLOSEOUT LAST 3 HOMES

Northeast Mesa Resort-Style Master Planned Community

Luxury single-level estate homes on 30,000 sq. ft. lots with 3- to 6- car garages and optional RV garages and carriage houses • From the high $800’s • 480-641-1800

F Sienna Hills Scottsdale – 124th St & Shea GRAND OPENING!

Luxury single-level estate homes • From the mid $900’s • 480-661-3811

G The Grove at Valencia NOW SELLING!

Luxury single-level estate homes with eclectic architecture in the charming Groves area of Northeast Mesa • 480-750-3000

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