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Wetter-than-usual summer elevates EV mosquito risks BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

pickup truck mounted with a fogging machine drives along an East Valley roadway, unleashing chemicals into the night air in an effort to control mosquitoes and the disease they carry. Just this past July, Maricopa County Environmental Services sent out its trucks 17 days, mostly to the East Valley and largely to the Gilbert area, according to the county’s fogging calendar. They could be making many more trips as the second wettest monsoon season in two decades increases the breeding areas for mosquitos. Even without the heavy rains, mosquitoes take to Gilbert and the rest of the East Valley. “The east side is comprised of areas with lots of older communities and drainage systems,” department spokesman Johnny Dilone explained. “Plus, it has floor irrigation and agriculture areas in closer proximity to housing developments.” August’s rainfall so far is making this monsoon season the second wettest on record since 1990, according to meteorologist Mar-

The dreaded Culex mosquito is the most common carrier of West Nile virus.

vin Percha with the National Weather Service in Phoenix. “So far in the monsoon season we are definitely above average,” Percha said. “Now, of course, we still have the rest of it to go and if we dry out and don’t get anymore, we will fall behind.” From June 15, the start of the monsoon season, to Aug. 12, the Phoenix metropolitan area got on average 2.3 inches of rain, Percha said. “Right now, the outlook favors above-average for the remainder of the monsoon,” he said. “The odds are we will have an El Niño by late fall and winter and there is a tendency for those years to be wetter.” El Niño is a warming in the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean that brings moisture.

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Laboratory technician Scott Harden of the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department sorts through a batch of dead mosquitoes to determine how many may be carrying a virus.

Water and heat make prime breeding grounds for mosquitoes, Dilone said. Over 40 species of mosquitoes exist in the state, but only a handful spread disease when

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Mesa, Gilbert mayors side with APS in clean-energy suit SPORTS......................... 23 Gilbert, Higley high schools are ready for some football.

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legal challenge to the Clean Energy for a Healthy Arizona ballot initiative has high-profile backing from two East Valley mayors. Mesa Mayor John Giles and Gilbert Mayor Jenn Daniels both signed on as plaintiffs on the lawsuit that challenges the ballot initiative, although they won’t discuss their reasons.

The challenge comes from Arizonans for Affordable Energy, a group funded by APS parent company Pinnacle West. If passed by voters, the measure would require some Arizona electricity providers to pull at least 50 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2030. Arizonans for Affordable Energy argues that the initiative, if passed, could double customers’ electric bills. DJ Quinlan, spokesman for Clean Energy

for a Healthy Arizona, pushed back at that allegation. He said that a study commissioned by Natural Resources Defense Council and performed by energy firm ICF found that the initiative would reduce average electricity bills in Arizona by $3 per month in 2030 and result in $4 billion in savings between 2020 and 2040.

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said. “It actually excludes SRP. There are concerns from some individuals that Giles and Daniels referred all ques- this misleads SRP customers to think tions to Matthew Benson, director at that their utility is going to be impacted Veridus, a lobbying and public relations by this.” That sentiment mirrors Giles’ comfirm contracted by APS. plaint in the lawsuit, which states that Benson said he was unsure whethhe is concerned that the petition did not er Arizonans for Affordable Energy make it clear that SRP is not affected by reached out to the mayors to sign on to the initiative, according to court docuthe lawsuit or if Giles and Daniels apments. proached the group to add their names Quinlan said the campaign deliberto the complaint. ately crafted clear language and worked “It is entirely possible we reached out with energy experts, including Kris to them,” Benson said. Mayes, a Republican and former CorpoQuinlan said, “APS is a bad actor, but ration Commission memthey have been partners ber who helped craft Arito a lot of folks throughout zona’s current renewable the years, so it’s not surenergy standard. prising that you will have Quinlan said the initiasome institutional folks on tive mirrors the renewable their side.” energy standard adopted Both mayors received fiby Arizona in the midnancial support from the 2000s and “just upped the utility during the 2016 percentage” of renewable election cycle. energy from 15 percent Giles’ and Daniels’ camby 2025 to 50 percent by paigns each received a 2030. $500 donation from the JENN DANIELS Daniels challenged the Pinnacle West Political Acinitiative on different tion Committee then. Dangrounds: that she believes iels also received two ada “significant number of ditional donations totaling submitted signatures were $70 from APS employees. forged, fabricated or colThe inclusion of Giles and lected by ineligible petition Daniels in the lawsuit is circulators.” odd on the surface because Overall, the lawsuit raisAPS is not a major player in es a host of questions with Mesa or Gilbert. the initiative and the validSRP is the primary elecity of a majority of the sigtricity provider in both munatures backers collected nicipalities. to qualify the initiative for APS provides electricity JOHN GILES the November ballot. to a small pocket in northThe 480,000 signatures west Gilbert. Mesa’s cityexceeded the minimum 225,963 needowned utility also provides power to ed to qualify for the statewide election. 5.5 square miles around downtown and sources its power from a pool of mul- However, the lawsuit alleges that most of those signatures are invalid and “at tiple providers However, according to Benson, the most, the committee obtained 106,441 Clean Energy initiative could have nega- valid signatures.” Arguments in the lawsuit include that tive affects on customers outside APS Clean Energy supporters collected sigservice areas by causing cost increases natures from people not registered to on goods in neighboring communities. vote and that some circulators did not ”Regardless of if you live in APS terrilegally qualify to collect them in Arizona. tory or not, the initiative is going to imIt mentions that committee may have pact every Arizona family and business used convicted felons who had not had owner in this state if you purchase prodtheir voting rights restored, though Ariucts or leave the house and venture out zonans for Affordable Energy was able into this state,” he said. to identify only 85 such individuals who Benson said the plaintiffs are concollected just 168 signatures. cerned about what he described as deQuinlan said the focus on felons is a liberately misleading language in the “recycled” topic that APS has used in the petition. past, referencing tactics employed by “One of the significant issues raised is the initiative implies that this is going to apply to all utilities in the state,” Benson see APS page 5

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Arizonans for Affordable Energy on social media and television. “The normal process for this coming out is when the secretary of state and county recorders are checking signatures,” Quinlan said. “If they find circulators that were felons and had no right to vote, that is when they are uncounted.... APS used this ahead of time before we turned in signatures as a scare tactic.” “The nature of that business is you are going to come across some folks that lie on their forms,” he said, noting that the campaign purposefully gathered over 250,000 extra signatures in the event some are ruled ineligible. APS lawyers also attempted to argue that all signatures should be invalid because the Clean Energy campaign failed to list a sponsor as legally required. Superior Court Judge Daniel Kiley said it is possible that initiative organizers did not comply with state laws regarding sponsors, but that that question was outside his jurisdiction. Kiley said only the Secretary of State’s Office has the legal authority to do something about it. And the most that could happen, the judge said, is the campaign could be fined.

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Kiley said APS and Pinnacle West Capital Corp. have no legal right to try to enforce the election law, meaning it cannot move to disqualify all 480,000 signatures on those grounds. Kiley said that the utility remains free to try to prove its contention that threefourths of the signatures gathered are invalid. He scheduled a trial for later this month to tackle that issue. But Kiley said rejected a demand by

APS that Arizona’s 15 county recorders, also defendants in the suit, do the company’s investigation. He said the only duty of recorders is to check the 5 percent sample each gets of the total signatures submitted. And Kiley said there is nothing in state law that requires – or even authorizes – county officials to perform a line-by-line review. He -Howard Fischer of Capitol Media Services contributed to this report.

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New parents group keeping eye on teachers’ politicking BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

new grassroots group in Gilbert aims to stop politicking in the classroom and go after teachers who do

so. Educate Gilbert is a local offshoot of the much larger Purple for Parents group that formed out of frustration with the six-day teacher walkout last spring. “This is not an effort to bash Red for Ed,” said group founder Julie Brown, the mother of a kindergartener. “The idea is no matter what you believe, it has to stay out of the schools.” The Red for Ed is a movement that spread to Arizona in the spring, prompting teachers to don red T-shirts and march on the state capitol and walk out of their classrooms. The walkout shut down schools statewide and spurred Gov. Doug Ducey to ink a budget plan that boosts teacher salaries 20 percent by 2020. Brown said school districts generally have been lax in enforcing the state statute that prohibits the use of school property, resources or employees to influence the

outcome of elections. She said had Gilbert Public Schools put its foot down, there would be no need for her group. Spokeswoman Dawn Antestenis said Gilbert Public Schools District and its administrators are well aware of Arizona State Statute 15-511 and its requirements. To that end, Superintendent Shane McCord sent a letter to district employees in May and another letter on Aug. 7 about this, she said. Brown said McCord’s letter in May asked employees not to wear Red for Ed T-shirts, but the district did not take a stand on whether wearing the shirts or other Red for Ed efforts violated the law or district policy. The district’s policy bans employees from wearing T-shirts with a logo or advertising and from promoting partisan politics. Brown said the group’s mission is especially important now given Red for Ed leaders’ push on the Invest in Education ballot initiative. The referendum measure proposes an income-tax surcharge on people earning more than $250,000 annually and couples

earning $500,000 or more to fund teacher salary increases and school maintenance. A Superior Court judge currently is weighing multiple challenges aimed at keeping the surcharge off the ballot. Educate Gilbert opposes the initiative, saying it would be Arizona’s largest permanent tax increase ever and claiming it would drive away business, stunt job growth and derail Arizona’s economic recovery. Brown said it was unclear whether the teacher walk-out was politically motivated but the ballot measure is “purely more political.” She said teachers have been showing their support for the Invest in Ed initiative by wearing vests to school, launching the effort Aug. 11. Symbolically, the vest is much like the red T-shirts worn on Wednesdays to show support for education, she said, even though the vests have no logos or words and are not even the same color. “Teachers went to school with vests, all kinds of strange vests,” Brown said. “It was kind of their quiet way to say, ‘we support and invest in ed.’ “There is a picture of a teacher who con-

structed a vest out of paper and wrote all over it. They are constantly pushing the limit and we are here to say, ‘don’t try to push the limit.’” She said the construction-like vests are a distraction, unprofessional and those who wore them could be violating the district dress code. Brown said that even without verbiage about the ballot measure, the vests convey a political view. “If all of a sudden on Fridays, everyone is wearing a vest, especially when it’s not common in the middle of 112 degrees, someone may ask, ‘what’s up with the vest’ and that prompts a response, ‘Oh, this is because I support this.’” The group stated that based on a number of factors – including pre-promotion of the event by Arizona Educators United and parents reporting vests worn on their campuses – are ample evidence of “a clear intent on behalf of the participating employees to communicate a political message on school grounds.” Brown also questioned if teachers who are posting their support of the ballot ini-

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tiative on social media are doing it using school technology and on school time. She noted many of the photos of teachers wearing vests were posted when school was in session. “If they are taking time out of their schedule to do these things I think it takes away from students,” Brown said, adding: “Teachers are like any other employee and have First Amendment rights. But they need to do it when they are a private citizen. If they leave the school and wear a vest, that’s fine. But don’t bring it to school, it affects students and can cause conflicts with parents.” The group sent out letters of concern to all 80 Gilbert District school principals, the superintendent and governing board, Brown said, adding she has not heard back from anyone yet. She said if the vests are worn again, it will be documented and reported to the state Attorney General for violation of the state statute. She said group members will be meeting individually with school board members to talk about this issue. Educate Gilbert’s website lists activities to watch for such as political petitions posted or distributed in schools and teachers who engage their students in conversation about any political efforts or positions. It also includes steps on how to document and report a violation. Joshua Buckley, a Mesa government teacher and chairman of Arizona Educators United, which gathered the signatures to put the initiative on the November ballot, has no issue with the group. “We are citizens of a free democratic society and able to do that sort of thing,” said Buckley, who also is head of the Mesa teachers’ union. “I applaud anybody who wants to get involved in their school board and community. If we can have open, honest conversation about education and education funding we have more in common than don’t.”

He discounted Brown’s comment that there was a rumor of a teacher walk-out planned for October. Brown said if that were to happen, she and other parents would pull their children out of the public school system. “It’s the farthest thing from anyone’s mind,” Buckely said. “I don’t foresee that happening. What would we accomplish? There’s no legislative body in session.” He said the teacher strike in the spring was because the state Legislature was working on the budget. As for teachers wearing a vest to school, it seemed pretty benign, Buckley said. The idea was pushed by a group of Tucson teachers on social media, he added. He said he can see a parent knowing the meaning behind the vest-wearing but he doubted students would. “A teacher could say we just decided to wear it,” he said. “Teachers don’t need to explain their attire to the classroom.” He said his 12th grade students at Red Mountain High School are looking at the propositions on November’s ballot but there is no discussion if they are good or bad. “Conversations like that are not for students,” he said. “If they asked me what I thought about the new Star Wars movie, I would tell them. But as a government teacher I don’t have those conversations with my students. I don’t ever tell them how I voted or my stand on stuff. That’s not my job.” Brown said Educate Gilbert has more than100 members, including teachers and that other school districts want to mimic the group’s efforts. “This effort is not about going against teachers in a mean way,” she said. “Because they are government employees and responsible for our students, yes, we do have more say. I never thought I would be this active in it but I am standing up for my child and others.” Information: educategilbert.com/nopolitics Like us on Facebook

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they bite people, according to the Arizona Department of Public Health. Mosquito-borne viruses – such as St. Louis encephalitis, chikungunya and dengue – are found every year in Arizona, but West Nile is the most common in Maricopa County, according to the state health department. Mosquitoes transmit the West Nile virus by biting an infected bird and then biting a person. West Nile virus can be detected with a simple blood test. Health officials reported 93 confirmed and probable West Nile virus cases in Maricopa County in 2017, an uptick from the 63 in 2016. So far this year, one probable case has been reported. Because of privacy issues, the department does not break down the cases by communities, said spokeswoman Nicole Capone. But in a Maricopa County Department of Public Health’s mosquito-borne disease report in 2016, East Valley communities consistently were among the top for their high rates of human West Nile virus cases. Scottsdale and Chandler were far ahead of other Valley communities in 2013, with a rate of 4.41 per 100,000. Scottsdale was on top again in 2014 with a rate of 5.72, followed by Gilbert at 4.34. Peoria was third with 3.69. Gilbert had the highest rate at 4.18 in 2015, followed by Scottsdale at 3.04 and for 2016, Gilbert was first with a rate of 3.80, followed by Chandler at 3.23. West Nile virus cases have been reported throughout the country, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The virus arrived in the United States from Africa in 1999 and within three years spread from a six-county area around New York City to 44 states, according to the National Institutes of Health. Maricopa County reported its first West Nile outbreak in 2004, a year after the virus reached the state, with 391 cases, according to county health officials. Most people infected with the virus, which has no vaccine or cure, experience no symptoms. But about one in 150 infected people develops a serious and sometimes fatal illness, the CDC reported. In Maricopa County, six people died from the virus in 2017, five died in 2016 and two died in 2015. Since 2008, the highest number of reported county deaths from the virus was 12, in 2014, according to state health officials. The virus can cause encephalitis (an inflammation of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the tissue surrounding

TIPS TO PREVENT MOSQUITO BITES • Use an EPA-registered insect repellent such as those with DEET, picardin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Dust and dawn are prime biting times for most mosquito species. • Wear long sleeves, long pants and socks when outdoors. • Install or fix screens • Eliminate mosquito breeding sites by emptying standing water from ﬂower pots, buckets, barrels, and other containers near the home. Mosquito Information Hotline: 602-506-0700 To view the fogging schedule: maricopa.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=14,51 the brain and spinal cord). Although public attention focuses on mosquitoes during the monsoon season, they are a year-round focus for the county’s Vector Control Division. “Our department has 35 people, and we have 25 who do nothing but mosquitoes year-round,” said Kirk Smith, the division’s laboratory supervisor, noting: “Even though we are dry, we have created a lush desert with lots of water everywhere, and we have mosquito problems year-round.” So far, Smith said, the mosquito season is shaping up to be average in terms of mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile and St. Louis viruses. Dilone said the county’s fogging schedule is typically March to November but picks up during the monsoon season, which is June 15-Sept. 30. The department’s mosquito surveillance program includes monitoring sites identified as problem areas or mosquitobreeding sites within the 9,224-squaremile boundary of the county. “We inspect and treat 3,746 routine sites on a monthly basis that are known mosquito-breeding hot spots,” Dilone said. “In addition, we respond to thousands of citizen complaints annually and survey the areas to find problems and inspectors always look for potential sites during their daily travels.” A total of 801 routine traps are deployed countywide weekly to help detect mosquito populations and disease prevalence. Additional traps are set up based on complaints from the public. Traps are set daily and picked up the daily and brought to the lab for identification and testing. The threshold to fog includes a trap containing 30 or more Culex females, 300

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or more floodwater females or 50 or more Aedes aegypti females, Dilone said. Culex species can carry the West Nile virus and Aedes aegypti carry Zika and dengue. A trap that meets one of the threshold criteria puts the location on the county’s fogging calendar within 72 hours and a square-mile area around it is fogged, Dilone said, adding: “Our program continues to expand as new housing developments grow throughout the county. From 2014 to 2018 we added an additional 200 routine traps.” Smith said his department also works with cities to get them to clean out their storm-drain system, another popular breeding haven for mosquitoes. If mosquitoes are found in a drain, the area is hand-treated to eradicate the pests. Man-made lakes both in public and private settings are not a problem, Smith said – but stagnant swimming pools are. “Lots of folks don’t maintain their pools, and swimming pools are a great place to breed mosquitoes,” he said. He said his department investigates 6,000 to 8,000 pools a year, all complaintdriven. Neglected or green pools were a big problem for the county during the

When it comes to treating green pools, vector control uses mosquito-eating fish that are bred in a tank in downtown Phoenix. Mosquito fishes are free to residents, but there are not a lot of takers, Smith said. “Our No. 1 treatment is using mosquito fish, and they do a good job,” Smith said. “They like to live in that water. It’s The county breeds these mosquito fish (Gambusia affinis) because they hot, murky and doesn’t devour huge quantities of mosquito larvae and can be put in unused spas smell too good.” and on horse properties in watering troughs. The freshwater fish Gambusia affinis can Great Recession, but the numbers have devour huge quantities dropped with fewer foreclosures and va- of mosquito larvae and also can be put in cant properties, according to Dilone. unused spas and on horse properties in Officials reported 883 green pools in watering troughs, Smith said. the county, with 210 of them in the East It doesn’t take much water for a mosValley to date. Last year there were 1,892 quito to breed. “Sometimes water stays reported green pools, with 524 in the in an open plastic bottle or even a cap East Valley. of a plastic bottle where mosquitoes can “It has been minimized,” Dilone said. breed,” said Krijn Paaijmans, assistant “But it’s always a problem. A lot of folks are professor at ASU’s School of Life Sciences. not aware the pool pump is not functionTypically, it takes nine days for a mosing properly, and sometimes they don’t quito to go from egg to adult, but because have the resources to fix the problem.” of Arizona’s heat, that cycle may be even

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shorter, Paaijmans said. “Mosquitoes lay hundreds of eggs,” he said. “Only the females bite you and every two days, they can lay eggs after a bite. They need blood to build their eggs. Their only purpose is to feed, lay eggs and get offsprings.” Paaijmans said he fears people bitten by a mosquito carrying the West Nile virus may not seek medical attention and may end up spreading the infectious disease. Symptoms of West Nile are like those of the flu: fever, headache and body aches. Although there is no cure, the disease can be contained by keeping an infected person indoors so as not to get bitten again. The area around the residence is also treated. With the West Nile and St. Louis encephalitis viruses endemic in Arizona, state health officials are keeping their eyes on an emerging threat from the mosquito-borne diseases chikungunya, dengue, and Zika viruses – all of which are expanding in the Caribbean and Latin America. “Those diseases are on our border in Sonora, Mexico,” Smith said. “And I’m quite concerned that the diseases will eventually work their way to Tucson and eventually to Phoenix.”

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Red Cross urgently needs blood

The American Red Cross seeks East Valley donors of all blood types to overcome an ongoing emergency blood shortage. To thank those who donate blood or platelets through Aug. 30, the Red Cross will give a $5 Amazon.com gift card via email. Restrictions apply. See amazon.com/gc-legal. Appointments to donate may be made by downloading the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, or by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or by calling 1-800-7332767. Upcoming blood-donation opportunities in Gilbert: Aug. 25 – 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Spectrum Community Association, 2928 S. Spectrum Way; Aug. 29 – 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Savanna House, 1415 N. San Benito Drive; Aug. 30 – 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Century 21 Arizona Foothills, 2353 E. Baseline Road.

Balancing kids and technology

Parents who want to know how to protect their children online and keep them from becoming too immersed in gaming will want to sign up for a family evening of student and parent education. The nonprofit New Norm and Gilbert Public Schools are sponsoring an evening of fun and engaging activities centered on figuring out how to balance technology with an authentic real-life human connection and to reclaim living in real life. The event is 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 30 at Mesquite High School. It will be led by Adam Brooks, who will reach kids through wit, humor and over 20 years working with junior high and high school students, and Katey McPherson, a national safety expert. They will share their expertise on understanding the iGeneration, how to manage gaming and how to foster better relationships with healthy communication. Practical tips and strategies will be provided. Food trucks, DJs and special guests will be on hand. Students in grades 6-12 will be separated by grade level from parents. The New Norm is a nonprofit organization and movement made up of adults, young adults and teens dedicated to finding balance in life with technology and helping others get excited about living in real life. Register for the free event at liveinreallife.org

Boys & Girls Clubs offer free vision screenings, glasses

Boys & Girls Clubs of America and National Vision are partnering to provide free vision screenings and, if needed, access to free, complete eye exams and glasses to club kids. National Vision contributes more than $1 million annually to support BGCA and its preventive care and wellness initiatives. In the East Valley, screenings will be done for Stevenson Branch Mesa kids on Aug. 22 at 3:30 p.m. by National Wide Vision Center, 1025 S Power Road, Suite 102 in Mesa. Screenings will be done for Chandler Compadres Branch kids on Sept. 19, 4:406 p.m. by America’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses, 1005 S Arizona Ave., Suite 4 in Chandler. National Vision is bringing its vision screening program to Boys & Girls Clubs that are within 10 miles of its shops. Kids and teens will receive the free eye exam at corresponding clubs during the times provided. The youth/teen must attend the screening to receive paperwork to go to the Vision Store to have a more in-depth vision test and receive the up to $59 toward frames.

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Playa del Rey Elementary educator teaches to change lives

he personal connection that teacher Robert Schumacher has with special education began years ago while in high school in Michigan. “I kind of fell in love with special education ever since high school, when I had some friends with disabilities,” said Schumacher, who went on to graduate from Michigan State University with a degree in special education–learning disabilities. The Michigan native moved to Arizona three years ago. His goal though was more than just teaching special education classes. For the 24-year-old, working as a teacher was also about changing lives. Schumacher got a job with Gilbert Public Schools teaching at Playa del Rey Elementary. “I had an impression that when I was becoming a teacher I was going to change lives,” said Schumacher, who teaches students in fourth through sixth grades. “The content may not have been what I knew; the curriculum may not have been something that I was familiar with, but what I did know was I was getting myself in was to change somebody’s life.”

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Working with children who require specialized learning strategies at Playa del Rey has given Schumacher the opportunity to not only teach but also to learn from his students – lessons, he says, not one professor or textbook could ever teach him. “A lot of people think that a school is a

place that kids hate, but I’ve found that a lot of students love it,” said Schumacher. “The relationships you build are unbelievable. I care more for these kids than anybody will ever know.” Schumacher became involved in the Summit Learning Platform, an onlinebased program with a personalized ap-

proach to teaching and learning. Summit Learning allows students to learn content at their own pace, utilizing innovative educational approaches. The students can track their progress as they work toward short and long-term goals. The Summit Learning curriculum is based on collaborations with institutions like the Harvard Center for Education Policy Research and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, among others. Playa del Rey will continue to use Summit Learning with sixth-grade students for a second year during the 2018-19 school cycle. Schumacher said that what he loves about Summit Learning is the mentoring component, along with how the platform helps build self-directed learning skills within the students. “Summit is probably one of the most important things I’ve ever been involved in as an educator,” said Playa del Rey Principal Darrin Praska. “This is my 25th year as an educator, and I’ve never been a part of something that is so personalized

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Blind outdoorsman helps physically impaired hunt again BY PARKER SHEA GSN Contributing Writer

an Ferraro awoke in a hospital bed, unable to remember anything from the prior three months. Valentine’s Day and Christmas were lost. His last memory was of being on a hunt, seeing the fog glittering in the still air, looking for elk. That imagery was crystal clear from the time he awoke. And then, he realized that he couldn’t see. He wasn’t even sure where he was. He had been in a catastrophic automobile accident while driving back to his Queen Creek home from a work trip in Flagstaff. He had no recollection of it. He suffered brain trauma, a punctured lung and several bone fractures, all of which healed with time and treatment. But his vision could not be brought back. Ferraro had been blinded permanently. That was Feb. 19, 2014. Four years later, Ferraro reflected on his awakening. Even though he can’t

Meeting other disabled hunters sparked Ferraro’s idea to connect with them to show the public that physically impaired people are capable of enjoying the outdoors.

explain it, Ferraro hinted at something deeper – his love of hunting – while talking about why his memory had reset not to the crash but to that earlier hunting trip. Ferraro, a lifelong outdoorsman, was haunted by the fear that he’d never hunt again. He loathed the thought of not being able to enjoy the sport with friends, some of whom he’d only spent time with outdoors. “When I was lying in the hospital bed, I kept thinking I was going to miss all that,” he said.

The future wound up telling a very different story. Over the past four years, Ferraro has turned that initial fear on its head, regularly hunting using a special system along with the assistance of his hunting partners. He also started a group to craft a community of physically impaired hunters. Through his search to find a way back to the hunting range, Ferraro discovered that he is not the only hunter with a physical limitation. Meeting other disabled hunters sparked Ferraro’s idea to connect with them to show the public that physically impaired people are capable of enjoying the outdoors. “I thought, ‘Why not just get it out there that we can do this?’ and try to encourage other people with disabilities to hunt and fish and enjoy the outdoors,” he said. The past three years, Ferraro has planned and coordinated an annual event for disabled hunters at Bass Pro Shops near Dobson Road and the Red Mountain Freeway in Mesa. Known as No Excuse Hunting CHAMP Day, Aug. 11 was the third installment. Hunting outfitters and outdoor sports organizations sent representatives, and several physically impaired hunters spoke at CHAMP Day about their experiences. Among them was Ryan Kinnear, 40, who lives with spinal muscular atrophy and is quadriplegic. He can only move his neck and face along with limited portions of his fingers. Still, he regularly hunts and often brings down not only big game but fowl and other small animals. For Kinnear, hunting is not without challenges. For example, he said it took him hundreds of attempts to successfully harvest dove. “Most of the time, I come up with my ideas, and the people around me think I’m completely crazy. I think that happens to a lot of people, especially people in my position. They learn to accept that, so they don’t fight,” Kinnear said. The key for Kinnear, as with Ferraro, is creative technology. Kinnear designs all of the harnesses, braces and electronics he uses to hunt, and his father builds most of them in their garage. Kinnear has been hunting this way for years and frequently reinvents his weapon configurations as he slowly loses mobility. Ferraro greeted attendees at the door and connected hunters, friends, fam-

ily and those in the business side of hunting. His jovial mood made it hard to tell, but the road to this year’s CHAMP Day was anything but easy. After returning home from the hospital in 2014, Ferraro’s mother stayed with him and his wife to help them adjust. Weeks passed. One day, his mother brought in the mail with a letter from the Arizona Department of Game and Fish. He and a friend had applied for a hunting tag. “All I could think was, ‘Please let it be a large envelope.’ A large envelope (Photo courtesy of the Kingman Daily Miner) would contain a re- Dan Ferraro, left, and friend Dan Brummett prepare to go out on Lake Mead fund from our ap- to experience the night fishing on Lake Mead. (Photo by Don Martin) plication and a small envelope would contain a tag,” he said. shooter – to adjust their aim until they “It was a small one. My first thought was, are on-target. ‘Awesome, I was drawn for bull elk!’ My All that’s left is to pull the trigger. second thought … was, ‘Crap, I’m blind!’” Ferraro tried the system at a shooting “I started thinking in terms of ‘I can’t.’ range. It was worth it, he concluded. He I can’t go scouting. I can’t hike through purchased a similar system and went on the woods and I can’t aim to shoot.” a hunt on his 2014 tag. Ferraro was visited by a friend and There were difficulties, and Ferraro hunting partner. Ferraro confided that went home without a kill. But the followhe would donate the tag and sell all his ing year, Ferraro shot and killed a bull guns. His friend would have none of that elk, his first since that cherished image and pushed Ferraro to research his op- of his Thanksgiving, 2013, hunting trip. tions. These days Ferraro hunts regularly Is it legal for a blind person to shoot a and even harvested an elk from 555 gun? What are the regulations for physi- yards, an impressive accomplishment cally impaired hunters? They would for any hunter. learn that there was nothing stopping Both Kinnear and Ferraro gave the Ferraro from hunting. They just needed impression that no matter what destiny the right technology. ever had in store for them, they wouldn’t Ferraro discovered a blind man in New let it take their fun away. For both men, Mexico using an original system to suc- that fun comes from being outdoors. cessfully hunt, including buck and other Kinnear, who often suffers injuries as big game. a result of his outdoor activities, seemed The system involves a camera mount- to take pride in his strong will. He said ed on the weapon that broadcasts to a his biggest message is about living life in viewing box what a sight-capable user the moment. would see while looking down the “I usually just talk about not wasting scope. Up-range, a safe distance be- time,” he said. “Most people keep putting hind the shooter, hunting partners can things off. ‘Oh, I’ll do it later. I’ll do it next then watch the viewing box and guide year.’ Ten years down the road, they still the shooter – in Ferraro’s case, a blind haven’t done it.”

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Gilbert HOA butts head with strip mall over doughnut shop hours BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

oSa Donuts opened three years ago at Val Vista Marketplace, serving up sugary confections such as bear claws and apple fritters alongside cups of freshly brewed Colombian coffee. A robust pre-dawn crowd of mostly construction workers and first responders would drop in before starting their work day. But not many do lately. “We would have people come around 4 in the morning,” said manager Dena Ching. “But we’ve been losing customers. We’ve lost lots of customers.” BoSa Donuts was operating 24/7 until Gilbert town officials in November cracked down and started enforcing the hours of operations in place for the shopping center for 20 years. BoSa Donuts is now open 6 a.m. to midnight. The town’s action followed a code complaint about BoSa Donut’s operating hours, said planner Stephanie Bubenheim. She said staff was unaware the business was open around the clock, in violation of the ordinance, until the complaint was filed. The chain’s business model is a roundthe-clock operation. Town Council in 1998 imposed restraints on the Val Vista Marketplace’s uses as it neared development at the southwest corner of Val Vista Drive and Elliot Road. Residents at the time voiced concerns with the strip mall’s close proximity to Gilbert High School, located less than half a mile to the west, according to staff. Today’s Council is considering the property owner’s request to remove two of the 15 conditions – restricting businesses from opening before 6 a.m. and after midnight and prohibiting business-

es such as amusement arcades, movie theaters, bowling alleys, convenience stores and restaurants that earned more than 30 percent of their gross income from selling alcohol. The state’s requirement for a restaurant liquor license allows for up to 60 percent of gross revenue to come from alcohol sales. Bars and cocktail lounges would still be banned and sexually oriented businesses remain off-limits under the town’s zoning ordinance. The Val Vista Place neighborhood of about 409 homes that butts up to the shopping center to the west and south is up in arms over the proposed changes. “They don’t want the noise,” said Robert Bullock, treasurer of the Homeowners Association, who submitted a petition on behalf of the board and homeowners. “It’s our homeowners whose properties are adjacent to Val Vista that are most directly affected by it,” he said. “They could open it up and could put in a movie theater and arcade – anything restricted now they could put in there.” Traffic also is problematic. Bullock said the Val Vista Drive and Elliot Road intersection already is ranked first in Gilbert and 33rd in Maricopa County for crashes, according to a regional planning agency. Bullock and 21 other homeowners signed the petition titled, “Stop bars and 24-hour business operation at the Safeway Shopping Center.” According to Bullock, the conditions were negotiated between the then-owner of the shopping center and the HOA in an effort to maintain the neighborhood’s tranquility, safety and property values and alleviate parents’ concerns entertainment venues could distract students.

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The manager of BoSa Donuts on Val Vista Drive, who identified herself as Ms. Ching, holds a box of the shop's goodies that had people coming in too early in the morning in violation of town rules.

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BoSa Donuts' business model is to stay open around the clock, but this shop on ValVista is subject to town regulations that require it be closed from midnight to 6 a.m.

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The restrictions do not apply to anchor tenant Safeway or to the bank parcels. “I have not talked to BoSa,” Bullock said. “When they moved in, the ordinance was in place so they should have known they were not able to operate 24/7.” He said no other businesses at the center stays open past midnight and that Summit Yoga also was in violation because it offers a hot yoga class at 5:30 a.m. Some petition signers were particularly concerned about Cogburn’s Big Wings restaurant coming to Val Vista Marketplace. Town Council on Aug. 2 recommended the state liquor board approve Cogburn’s request for a Series 12 restaurant liquor license, under which at least 40 percent of the total sales must be from food. Planner Bubenheim did not have an opening date for Cogburn’s and said the owner was still waiting for Council’s decision on the rezoning case. Bullock said Cogburn’s is essentially a bar, which is not good with the high school nearby and could attract unsavory businesses to the location such as hooka lounges and smoke and vape shops. “When you go to a restaurant, you don’t expect to see advertisement of scantily clad girls holding beer bottles and liquor

bottles,” said Bullock, who visited a Cogburn’s location. “You don’t expect to see that on the outside window,” he added. “And when you go inside, it’s beer and liquor neon signs.” Removing the time restriction also would allow Cogburn’s to stay open beyond midnight, like it does at three other locations in the East Valley. Those places close at 1 a.m. Sunday to Thursday and 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. “I’m concerned about property values,” said Bullock, an original homeowner who moved to Val Vista Place 24 years ago. “People bought in this neighborhood because (although) it’s not a rural setting, we have that feeling because it’s not a huge shopping center.” Michael Gustafson of Jabbel Holdings, which purchased Val Vista Marketplace about three years ago in an auction, said he was approached by BoSa Donuts for help with the time restriction. “BoSa Donuts prefers hours of operations 24/7, where they typically cook their product in the evening hours and serve throughout the day,” Gustafson said. “They have a large contingency of customers that come in between 3 and 6 a.m.” Amending the hours of operations also would help Summit Yoga, he added. And, Gustafson said, removing the ban

on certain types of businesses – especially the one restricting alcohol sale by restaurants – would help all the tenants at the shopping center because of increased foot traffic. He said the building Cogburn’s wants to move into housed a number of restaurants that have come and gone. The last restaurant was Pizza Pie Cafe, which did not have a liquor license and folded 13 months ago, he said. Before that eatery was a Native New Yorker, which after a decade at the location transitioned to a bar and grill and was found by the town to be in conflict with the zoning, according to Gustafson. “There’s been a series of restaurants in the same location since inception,” Gustafson said. “What we found is businesses that offer both food and the option for a drink with a meal have success there.” Gustafson last month told the town planning commission that a number of restaurants have expressed interest in the shopping center but were hesitant because of the liquor sale restriction. The commission recommended that Council approve the changes. If the center were newly zoned today, none of these restrictions would exist, Gustafson said, adding that he has a number of support letters from neighbors who

would welcome having a meal and a drink and walking home without having to get behind the wheel. “Almost every tenant in the center has pledged their support as well,” said Gustafson. “We hope to be a good neighbor. We’ve made a number of upgrades to the center since we’ve acquired the property and we look at this as a longtime hold for the family.” Bullock’s letter to the town included compromises the HOA found acceptable. They included increasing the percentage of liquor sales for a restaurant from the current 30 percent to 45 percent of gross income and allowing businesses to open at 5 a.m. – an hour earlier than what is now allowed. “We are willing to compromise at this point,” he said, adding, “If I want to go to a movie, I go to a movie but I don’t need it within walking distance. I don’t need the traffic and noise.”

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as a facilitator in a statewide, five-day SHUMACHER from page 11 summer regional training in Phoenix. and so individualized for whatever the The Summit Learning Fellows program trains selected educators to receive tarlearning style is of the student.” Praska said through the Summit geted professional development, which Learning Platform, his team of teachers then enables them to provide support in has been able to get to know the students their own schools to team members, and better through mentoring, and by pro- in other schools within their school disviding extended learning and support in trict or a region. how students learn. For Schumacher, After Schumacher the junction where showed interest in teaching, the desire There’s so much to change lives and taking a lead roll in the Summit Learnthe implementation more than looking ing Platform join of the platform for at books, websites seems to be an ideal sixth-grade students scenario for an eduat Playa del Rey, and resources. It’s all cator who is in his Praska tapped him about knowing that third year of teachto serve as a liaison between the trainstudent. That alone is ing. What comes out of this mix is what he ing module and the why I’m a teacher. is most passionate school site. about. “His relationships with kids are “It really kind of top-notch,” said Praska. “From the very fits my mission and vision,” said Schumfirst year he came he prioritized getting acher. “It tells me that if you don’t know to know children, knowing what their a student on a personal level, you’ll nevneeds are and adjusting their social, er get to know them on an educational emotional and academic support to meet level. There’s so much more than looking at books, websites and resources. It’s all those needs.” This summer, Schumacher was select- about knowing that student. That alone ed as a Summit Learning Fellow to work is why I’m a teacher.”

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Centennial 6th-grader writes book to help others with ADHD BY QUINTIN BINGHAM GSN Guest Writer

iden Dennis is 11 years old and, for the most part, not unlike other sixth-graders at Centennial Elementary. His favorite subject is science and his favorite parts of the school day are lunch and recess. But one accomplishment sets him apart from other boys his age: Aiden is an author. He’s written a book, “The Adventures of Captain Waffellow: Toasty’s Revenge,” featuring a hero that children with ADHD/ADD can connect with. “There is a message of self-acceptance in there,” said Aiden, who came up with the idea on his way to school one day last year.

but then I drew the “I was eating a wafcharacter and he said, fle, and I ate it to the ‘Oh my gosh,’” Butpoint where it looked ler said. “We worked like a face and I was on it all summer long like ‘It’s a waffle. It’s a and finished right befellow. It’s Waffellow,” fore the school year Aiden said. “I put ‘capstarted.” tain’ behind it and for Butler has a backsome reason my brain ground in industrial then thought Waffeldesign so she helped low was a superhero add visuals to Aiden’s name.” imagination. Angie Butler, Aid“It was kind of alen’s mother and the most surprising bebook’s illustrator, said (Quintin Bingham/Special to GSN) cause I knew she that they worked on Aiden Dennis, 11, holds a copy of the book could draw well, but, the story together all he wrote. like, she matched evsummer and self-published it after she suggested that he ery scene I had envisioned perfectly,” said Aiden. translate his idea into a story. “I think he thought I was kidding, The characters in the story were

modeled after people in Aiden’s life, according to Butler. “Sir Rup” represents the people in his life who help and support him, keeping him on track. “He modeled Captain Waffellow a lot like him. He wanted the character to be super-distractible and kids help him get through the story and save the day,” Butler said. “That made it hit home a lot.” Aiden said this book will not be the last readers see of Captain Waffellow. He plans to release two more stories. Mom and son said they feel they are already successful. “It’s been so amazing just seeing how much support he’s gotten and the pride. He’s so proud of what he’s done. That to me is success right there,” Butler said.

Gilbert man stationed aboard U.S. Navy warship BY BRIAN GLUNT GSN Guest Writer

2016 Campo Verde High School graduate and Gilbert native is serving our country in the Navy, living on the coast of Spain and participating in a critical NATO ballistic missile defense mission while assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook. Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Wootton is an operations specialist aboard one of the four advanced warships forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, a small village on the country’s southwest coast 65 miles south of Seville. A Navy operations specialist is responsible for surface warfare operations. They track and report everything that goes on in the ship’s area of operations according to radar and sonar. Wootton credits success in the Navy with lessons learned growing up in Gilbert. “I was in high school ROTC, so I understood military bearing and discipline coming into the Navy,” said Wootton. The four destroyers are forward-deployed in Rota to fulfill the United States’ phased commitment to NATO BMD while

also carrying out a wide range of missions to support the security of Europe. According to the NATO website, many countries have developed, or are trying to develop, ballistic missiles. The ability to acquire these capabilities does not necessarily mean there is an immediate intent to attack NATO, but that the alliance has a responsibility to take any possible threat into account as part of its core task of collective defense. U.S. Navy Aegis ballistic missile defense provides scalability, flexibility and mobility. These systems are equally beneficial to U.S. assets, allies and regional partners in all areas of the world. Positioning four ballistic missile defense ships in Spain provides an umbrella of protection to forward-deployed forces, friends and allies while contributing to a broader defense of the United States. Guided-missile destroyers are 510-foot-long warships that provide multi-mission offensive and defensive capabilities. The ships are armed with tomahawk cruise missiles, advanced gun systems, close-in gun systems and long-range missiles to counter the threat to friendly forces posed by manned aircraft, anti-ship, cruise and tactical ballistic missiles.

Destroyers are deployed globally and can operate independently or as part of carrier strike groups, surface action groups or amphibious readiness groups. Their presence helps the Navy control the sea. Sea control is the necessity for everything the Navy does. The Navy cannot project power, secure the commons, deter ag(Special to GSN) gression, or assure Gilbert native Andrew Wooten is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard a guidedallies without the missle destroyer off the coast of Spain. ability to control the has to offer and I couldn’t be more proud seas when and where desired. to be their captain.” The ship is named after Medal of Honor Serving in the Navy is a continuing recipient and Vietnam prisoner of war, tradition of military service for WootU.S. Marine Corps Col. Donald G. Cook. ton, who has family members who have “Donald Cook’s crew is second to none previously served. Wootton is honored in competency, resiliency and enthusi- to carry on that family tradition. asm,” said Cmdr. Matthew J. Powel, com“Both my grandfather and uncle served manding officer of the ship. “This team in the Navy,” said Wootton. “At my grandcomes in to work every day ready to ac- father’s funeral, when they folded the complish the mission in one of the most demanding sea duty schedules the Navy see NAVY page 17

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group of kind-hearted women who have banded together to make an impact with their charitable giving made their first “big give” recently. The East Valley chapter of 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun presented a check for $6,000 to Oakwood Creative Care, a Mesa nonprofit. 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun is based on a simple mathematical principle. While gratefully accepted, a $100 donation to a charity doesn’t do much these days. But multiply that figure by 100 or more and you’re talking about having a serious impact on that charity’s mission. That is the essence of the growing philanthropic organization. Only women are allowed in the group and those who attend a meeting should be prepared for a friendly gathering run with the precision of a military marching band. “It’s an exercise in awesome efficiency,” said Kim Tarnopolski, who founded a Ahwatukee-based chapter several years ago and helped start the East Valley chapter

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flag, I was moved to want to carry on the tradition of service.” While serving in the Navy may present many challenges, Wootton has found many great rewards. He is proud of earning the operations department Blue Jacket of the Year in 2017 and Blue Jacket of the Quarter again in 2018. This honor reconizes the top junior enlisted sailor in each department. The hard work and professionalism of more than 300 women and men aboard Donald Cook are a testament to the namesake’s dedication and the ship’s motto, “Faith Without Fear.” Wootton and other USS Donald Cook sailors know they are a part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs. “Serving in the Navy, I’ve learned how to deal with diversity and address people from different backgrounds and different beliefs,” said Wootton. “I am now friends with people I never thought I would be before. When I first came aboard, I was an undesignated seaman without a job. I learned my work ethic from working hard in the deck department then.” -Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian T. Glunt is with the Navy Office of Community Outreach.

for women in Chandler, Gilbert and Mesa. “It has become more challenging than ever to do all of the things we want to do, including giving back,” said Jenn Kaye, who serves on the executive team of 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun. “Together we create a network of support with the power to truly help others, make a bigger impact and leave a lasting legacy throughout the Valley.” The next meeting of the East Valley Chapter of 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun is 6:30 pm Aug. (Special to GSN) 23 at The Forum, 2301 S. Seniors who participated in activities at Oakwood Creative Care in Mesa gathered to celebrate the donation of $6,000 by Stearman Drive, Chandler. members of the East Valley Chapter of 100+ Women Who Care. 100+ Women is open to women in Chandler and neighborGuests are welcome and ing communities and has pioneered an unusual concept for making a big impact on a nonprofit. The group’s next meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at The Forum in Chandler. may register at 100wwcvalleyofthesun.org. much needed program supplies and fifty “Forget the days of bingo, television After an hour of socializing, 6:30 p.m. music therapy sessions. watching and silly sing-alongs. These marks the start of a meeting that moves “Our work is not covered by the tradi- clubs take a whole new approach and according to straightforward and exact tional revenue streams, so this gift allows promote critical thinking and increased rules that eliminate backdoor lobbying us to fulfill our mission to enhance the memory retention. OCC has spent years and favoritism in the group’s selection of mind, body and spirit of adults with cogni- studying dementia research and have a beneficiary. tive and physical impairments,” she added. found the creative center of the brain is First, everybody who attends brings Oakwood Creative Care, formerly known not attacked by the disease. Their proa check for $100 with the payee line left as Sirrine Adult Day Care, was formed grams and activities are designed around blank. Over the next hour, the names of over 40 years ago in an effort to provide this knowledge.” three charities are pulled from a hat. an alternative to costly in-home and instiLandberg said “it’s not uncommon to Everyone who attends has a chance to tutional care for adults. The goal was to hear laughter and singing coming through nominate a charity, but they need to be create a place that would allow seniors to the doors.” there if their candidate’s name is pulled remain in their homes but stay connected “The members like to think of OCC as and be prepared to give a five-minute to their community. a place to hang out with their friends, be presentation about the group without In 2013, the concept was rebranded artistic, remember the old times, sing and the help of PowerPoint or any other with the new name of Oakwood Creative laugh,” she said. “The members are filled props. Care and a specialized focus on dementia with joy and it is evident they enjoy being And they must have submitted the name care. there. Every now and then, you may also to a committee at least two weeks before “This rebranding, based on the qualities see Jorge, the therapy pig, who joins in the the meeting so the nominees can be vet- of an oak tree, reflects the deep roots in the fun with the staff and members. ted. That process is designed to ensure community, the wisdom of the people they “Members also have regular interaction that the charity is a registered nonprofit, are honored to serve, and the strength it with children, babies and dogs,” she addhas been active at least three years, can takes to care for someone,” said LeAnn ed. “OCC believes aging should not stop provide charitable tax receipts to the do- Landberg, a member of the 100+ Women someone from having purpose, meaning nors, and meet a number of other require- chapter. “The goal is to eliminate isolation, and a place to belong. ments laid out on the group’s website. boredom and care partner burnout.” Aside from monetary donations, OCC During the meeting, members can ask OCC offers clubs which are commonly welcomes art donations of every kind. the presenter questions. After the three known throughout the industry as adult Members’ works are displayed and presentations are completed, the group day health services. sold during the holidays at art/craft fairs votes. Whoever gets the most votes wins “The goal is to radically change the way around the Valley. those checks. care is provided to the club members and OCC is open Monday through Friday 7 The recipient of that largesse attends help reverse the mindset of keeping these a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Club members are welthe next quarterly meeting to discuss how individuals locked in a facility,” Landberg come to attend for a few hours or the full “Big Give” was used. said. “The clubs offer a variety of pro- day. Sherri Friend, president/CEO of Oak- grams and therapies focused on treating The staff includes two full-time on-site wood Creative Care, said her group “will the mind, body and spirit such as cognitive nurses and showers are available. Occautilize the funds raised by 100+ Women engagement, music, arts, fitness classes, sionally, the members are offered a spa day Who Care Valley of the Sun to purchase gardening and much more. to promote relaxation and self-care.

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Bridges Elementary students are excited about garden project BY GSN NEWS STAFF

ridges Elementary students arrived on campus July 23 to find garden boxes in which they soon would plant vegetables and flowers for all to enjoy and study. Last year, the Higley School District students elected chief science officers to look into exploring scientific project-based learning activities. A school garden offered students a perfect environment for immersing themselves into their biology studies.

The groundwork started in the spring. “Our chief science officers have been instrumental in ensuring Bridges is always improving through implementing campus-wide STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) initiatives. Chief science officer students came up with the idea of creating a school garden,” said Principal Jeff Beickel. Beickel sees this project as an avenue for students to grow, learn and lead. “The beauty of this idea is that teachers in all grade levels can tie in real-

world learning opportunities with their standards through the use of the garden. I’m looking forward to witnessing our 21st-century learners use this incredible space,” he said. Students who planned the garden were excited about the legacy being created for those who come after them. “I love this school, and it would be great to see how much the garden has improved because this is my last year. This garden will be what will bring me back to the school,” said chief science officer and sixth-grader Jaylen Jones.

The project also sparked an interest from local Boy Scouts. “I’m most excited to see the visual impact the garden will have on the school, not just to learn on a piece of paper but visually improve the STEM aspect of the school,” said Higley High Senior and Boy Scout Lorenzo McLean, who participated in putting garden boxes together in the spring. This fall, Bridges will host a dedication ceremony with students, friends, family, Bridges and HUSD staff members.

which class work is more taxing than others, which takes longer, which takes less time, so they can turn things in on time do it correct,” senior Cole Tidd said. Link Crew mentors are selected through an application and nomination process. “I decided to be a Link crew because I wanted the social aspect and I really I wanted to help freshmen adjust to high school. Personally I had a tough time adjusting because of all the homework. You have way more homework than you do in middle school and you can’t retake tests. I just wanted to help freshmen adjust to the great atmosphere we have here,” said senior Lane Tidd. “For the freshmen, it’s about helping them feel welcome and connected. At the same time, we are putting a process in place for the links to have an opportunity for leadership roles,” said Principal Steve Tannenbaum. “Administration is also working on presentations and leadership conversations like, ‘what does it mean to be a leader and have character.’” Freshmen this year are also hearing from counselors about what steps they can

take in high school toward their goals in the future. Link Crew’s been a part of the Williams Field campus for a while, but school leaders are trying to make it more robust this year, with opportunities during the school day for mentors and freshmen to get together to build that relationship. “From the first day the connect, they talk about (Special to GSN) what it means to be a Junior Lauren Walters and senior Maleijha Minardo, both of Williams Black Hawk, how they can Field High, are Link Crew members. contribute to the school you’re going, what but with Link Crew, climate, and class issues freshmen may have questions on,” said As- when I was a freshman I had Michelle and Chelsea and I still talk to them both sistant Principal Gordan Ray. “There is an educational component and to this day. It’s kind of grown since I was a freshman. It started off with Otter Pops a social component,” Ray said. Link Crew member Ryan Colbert, senior, and an Otter Pop day, but now we have said his own freshman year went smooth- the bonfire and tailgates. So it’s kind of cool to see where it started when I was a er because of his mentors at that time. “Coming in as a freshman you’re kind freshmen to when I’m a senior and how of scared and you don’t know where it’s grown,” Ryan said.

might need extra support in a crisis. Last year, the A. Tom Wood Team collected close to 800 teddy bears for children in the community. Team leader Tom Wood, a broker, and his son, Jeff, also a Realtor, were motivated to organize the drive because of a stressful experience Jeff had as a child, when he wandered away from his Chandler home on his Big Wheel toward a Taco Bell. He had been with his siblings and a large group of children while his parents left for just a few minutes. “We came back and all of a sudden, it’s

like, where’s Jeff?” Tom said. “You call down the street and you look down the street and there’s no Jeff. You start really freaking out.” Tom and his wife called the police right away. Neighbors spotted Jeff crying in the neighborhood. Police gave Jeff a teddy bear to comfort him. He still has it. “There was a handful of police officers there,” Jeff said. “That’s probably the only teddy bear I have left from my childhood. We wanted to so something to give back and help out Chandler Police Department.” He said the bears can comfort a child who’s lost their parents or a kid who got

Higley schools’ upperclassmen help frosh get settled BY MICHELLE REESE GSN Guest Writer

he start of freshman year can be trying, with students learning to balance new classes and teachers with homework and activities, as well as making friends and trying to start the path toward college and career. Williams Field and Higley high schools, part of the Higley Unified School District, offer freshmen a chance to learn from those who came before them – junior and senior mentors who are part of the school’s Link Crews. The Links and freshmen met for the first time earlier this semester. Upperclassmen were then paired up with freshmen. One of the first lessons together centers around helping freshmen juggle the many requirements of school. “What we’re sharing with the Links is how to prioritize better. So, we’re basically playing a game where you’re stranded on an island and you have a list of items and you have to prioritize and what it ties back to classes and prioritizing class work and

Dad-son Realtor team bear down for area children BY COLLEEN SPARKS GSN Staff Writer

ometimes, a soft and fuzzy teddy bear can comfort children during times of extreme stress. That’s why the Chandler Police Department, along with A. Tom Wood Team at Keller Williams Realty East Valley are organizing their second annual Teddy Bear Drive from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Bashas’ at 4940 S. Gilbert Road in Chandler. People can drop off new teddy bears, which police will provide to youths who

lost after wandering off. “I can’t imagine losing a parent or both parents or witnessing a crime or something far worse than what happened to me,” Jeff said. Last year, people donated teddy bears of all shapes and sizes. One woman from Glendale drove up with a cart-full of bears to give. “It was like that scene out of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’” Tom said. “It was just amazing.” Anyone with questions about the drive may contact Tom Wood at 480-510-1221 or atom@kw.com.

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Chandler restaurant reflects Gilbert man’s farm belief BY SRIANTHI PERERA GSN Contributor

ilbert resident Oren Molovinsky has opened more than 70 restaurants during a long career in food service management, in both fast-food chains and fine dining. Farmboy Market, Meats & Sandwiches in Chandler is his latest creation. With Farmboy, Molovinsky has merged his love of farming and knowledge of running restaurants to present a healthy, farm-to-table food strategy. The Washington, D.C. transplant also has a long-term goal of spurring farming in the Valley by sourcing produce from small growers. The fast-casual restaurant is in a building that used to house Paradise Bakery, in the southwest corner of Alma School and Queen Creek roads. Farmboy offers wood-smoked meats in traditional sandwiches, subs and wraps, as well as soups, sweets, Arizona craft beers and wines. It doesn’t sound — or even look — extraordinary, but a lot of thinking has gone into establishing the concept. For starters, the fresh produce used in the kitchen comes from Molovinsky’s own three-and-a-half-acre farm in Chandler, run by his wife, Diana, with the help

of their five children. The Molovin Farm steers clear of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. Its 400-tree orchard yields apples, peaches, berries, squash, grapes and citrus among many other fruits and vegetables. About 150 chickens that are being raised for eggs roam free. Other fresh produce used in the kitchen is sourced mostly from Crooked Sky Farms of Phoenix. Also, Top Knot Farms in Tucson provides chicken, Danzeisen Dairy in Laveen provides milk, Wilson Farms in Phoenix provides pork, Crow’s Dairy in Buckeye provides goat cheese and (Srianthi Perera/contributor) feta and Matador Coffee Farmboy owner and Gilbert resident Oren Molovinsky uses heirRoasters of Flagstaff pro- loom vegetables from his farm in Chandler and other food items vides coffee and tea. The from Valley farms and ranches. restaurant obtains Arizona pecan and mesquite firewood from Ber- wood smoked or grilled in large smokers visible to restaurant patrons. ry Bros Firewood in Phoenix. Before selecting them, the MolovinFor meat, Molovinsky looked to local ranches that have organically raised, skys visit the farms and ranches, sample grass-fed livestock that are butchered lo- the produce and note their individual cally, such as Arizona Grass Raised Beef processes first-hand; ample proof of in Camp Verde. In Chandler, the meat is these visits exists in the blown up pho-

tographs on the wall. “There’s a very high demand for produce that tastes great. People tell us about our tomatoes and everything that we serve here, especially the vegetables, that they taste like when they were growing up,” he said. “What we’ve tried to do is find farmers and ranchers that are producing with great soil.” The bread program is also wholesome. The artisan sourdough bread, which bases most of the restaurant’s signature sandwiches, uses Arizona-grown heritage grains from Tucson-based Barrio Bread and is baked on site. The longfermentation process makes it palatable and healthy to those who are glutensensitive. “We have folks who haven’t eaten bread in years who eat our bread daily and there’s no problem,” Molovinsky said, adding that corn tortillas are on the menu if someone avoids gluten altogether. The restaurant’s soda fountain vendor, Tractor Beverages, offers organically sourced, natural drinks that relegate corn syrup to history. The extra produce is available for sale inside the restaurant in a mini farmer’s market.

Apple employees at the center and 1,100 Apple employees in Arizona. “When I am at national events, I say we are the home of Apple and Boeing and other companies,’’ Giles said. “Having brands like Apple in your city opens a lot of doors.” “They could have built this facility anywhere and they picked Mesa,’’ Giles said. The facility includes a large room with several long aisles full of hundreds of servers that support various Apple products. The Mesa facility is Apple’s largest in Arizona and one of several data centers the company has located in California, Oregon and North Carolina. “Someone in China buys a song and a

She said the data center operates on 100 percent renewable energy provided by Salt River Project and the Bonnybrooke solar array. “We are especially proud of our work protecting the environment,’’ Raspe said. Ducey noted that Apple is considered the world’s first trillion-dollar company, making its presence in Arizona especially vital. “The economy in Arizona is booming and so is the tech economy,’’ he said. Bill Jabjiniak, Mesa’s economic development director, said Apple creates a great deal of cachet for Mesa in the business world. He said a large corporation such as Apple tends to lure other companies that want to be part of Apple’s supply chain.

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Apple opens huge data center in east Mesa BY JIM WALSH GSN Staff Writer

pple’s newly completed Arizona Data and Global Command Center puts Mesa on the national business map – much like how the Chicago Cubs put Mesa on the national sports map. Mesa Mayor John Giles, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and Apple Vice President Kristina Raspe all lauded the center on Signal Butte Road in remarks during a grand opening ceremony on Wednesday. The ceremony marks three years of work, completed in stages, that started in 2015. Apple said the center represents a $2 billion investment in Mesa, with 150

light bulb goes off’’ in the Mesa facility, Giles said. Apple said it supports 30,000 jobs in Arizona, including 28,000 connected to the App Store and the IOS ecosystem. Despite the failure of its subsidiary, GT Advanced Technology, which closed in bankruptcy, Apple kept its commitment to Mesa by building an even larger facility, lured by tax incentives created by the state in 2013. “We built something completely different than we originally planned,’’ Raspe said. “This command center is the hub of our operations,’’ she said. “Apple is one of the most dominant and powerful job creators in the country.’’

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It’s hard to communicate the farm-totable message to a first-time, walk-in customer who may spot the uniforms worn by the staff, the fast-casual-style counter service and the menu displayed in overhead monitors and assume it’s yet another franchise. “Our kitchen operates like it’s a fine dining restaurant; everything we make has great attention to detail. I think the greatest challenge is helping the consumer understand the value,” Molovinsky said. Farmboy’s Signature Sandwiches are priced from $10-$13, while its breakfast offerings cost less. An 8-ounce soup of the day is priced at $3.29. Sweets include a bread pudding for $2.99 and chocolate chip cookies, which are .99 cents each. “They are eating at a place that takes their ingredients very seriously. Will people appreciate that and be willing to (patronize it)?” he added. “I don’t think we are expensive compared to other restaurants in the area, but I want to make sure that they feel they are getting their value.” Molovinsky said the response has so far been “phenomenal.” The word has

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already got around and the restaurant is busy during lunch, although breakfast and dinner times are sparser. He also offers a good beer and wine list, to appeal to dinner patrons. Like any restaurant, Molovinsky seeks to give a favorable dining experience to his patrons. But the restauranteur has a larger mission: to boost family farming in Arizona. “Our real mission is to improve the soil in Arizona. We feel that a restaurant like ours will create a market for agriculture,” he said, adding that he recently met with a teacher who’s planning to grow lettuce on his acre of land to sell to local restaurants. “That’s wonderful,” he said. “If we have more people who start farming in the community, it improves the soil, it improves our environment. That’s really our mission. “I know it sounds somewhat broad,” he added. “I think we can accomplish a lot by building a market for folks to get into local farming and agriculture and make a living off of it.” Molovinsky feels that the soil in Arizona is better than in a lot of states, where

repeated single crop farming has failed to enrich the soil. “Even with our beef, the cows are roaming through Verde Valley and Chino Valley, they are improving the microbial activity in the soil; they help fertilize that soil and it becomes very rich,” he said. “I think it leads to a more enjoyable environment.” It almost goes without saying that Molovinsky has put thought into environmentally sound practices. Hence, their takeout containers are biodegradable (made of corn stalks, they hold everything except liquids) and the plates are compostable or made of the number 1 recyclable plastic. Molovinsky’s career has involved setting up chain operations: notably Chompie’s, which he operated in the Valley for two years and Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, of which he operated 50 locations around the country, including five in Arizona that have outlets in Chandler and Gilbert. Between them, he also ran fine dining establishments, and still owns one in Virginia that serves Sichuan cuisine, called Mala Tang. Molovinsky’s work in the Washington,

D.C. led him to form a buyers’ group to purchase meats, fruits, vegetables and poultry from farmers and producers in the area. He developed what are called “nose to tail” menus, which uses the entire animal for cooking. This, in turn, led to the farming community expanding their capacity to keep up with the demand. Hence, when Molovinsky moved to Arizona, which is Diana’s home state, and purchased Molovin Farm in 2011, he was familiar with good farming practices. In Arizona, he was pleasantly surprised to learn of the many farmers and ranchers engaging in sustainable, organic farming. If, in a year or two, there are new agricultural acres being grown in Chandler by small farmers because of his operation, Molovinsky would be overjoyed. “That’s a real big part of why we’re doing this,” he said. Farmboy Market, Meats & Sandwiches is at 1075 W. Queen Creek Road, Chandler. Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and seasonal hours on Sunday. Details: 480-359-6270 or farmboyaz.com.

“When we onboard a patient we get the name of their primary care provider,” said Pearson. “Our team, who’s on-site with the patient for an average of about 45 minutes, provides complete documentation of that patient’s visit back to that primary care provider.” “It’s something those physicians really appreciate – having very thorough documentation. That’s very different than what you’ll find when you visit an urgent care or an ER. So, that’s a really important thing to continue the continuity of care and communication.” Seniors especially find the service useful, Pearson said, explaining: “It’s really a huge benefit to be able to stay put,” Pearson said. “For a lot of people who live in senior communities or even in assisted living communities, you find the standard of care is sometimes an ambulance ride to and from the hospital. “Not only is it very expensive but it’s really not very comfortable. It can be very disorienting and it can actually take a much longer time for someone to recover when you try to go through that full experience.” The service is also handy for parents. “It’s much more convenient for a parent when they have another child or two at home to be able to stay put and not take three children to a busy urgent care or

ER where you’re going to spend a lot of time,” Pearson said. The bottom line, however, she added, is that most anyone will find it a convenient way to get emergency treatment. For example, Pearson said, “It’s Sunday morning, you’re slicing toast or you’re slicing bagels and you cut yourself. Much more convenient to be able to stay put, have the team come, provide those sutures and call you a few days later to make sure you’re feeling well than it would be to pack up everyone and head to the ER.” The service was designed by a 20-year emergency room physician who saw a lot of patients coming in and out of the ER and treated in a high-cost setting for things they were probably better off being treated for at home. DispatchHealth has no physical office. All medical personnel are board certified in emergency medicine and have experience working in an ER. The medical team is backed by an oncall ER physician. The service is available in the East Valley from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week, 365 days a year. “If they get onsite and they see something that requires a consultation with a physician, they can call, video call, or conference that physician in,” said Pearson.

“And likewise, if it’s a complicated health issue, sometimes the physician on call will reach out to the primary care provider of the patient we’re treating to just make sure we’re communicating well with that practice and understanding what the specific needs of that patient might be.” In about 3 percent of the cases, the medical team is not able to treat a patient. In that case, 911 is called, but the medics stay with the patient until the paramedic team arrives to transition care. DispatchHealth takes most commercial insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid and Medicare Advantage. A patient must give the information when requesting care. The EMT will then estimate the cost and copay. If someone is uninsured, DispatchHealth will take a $275 cash fee. The company claims the cost of service is usually 85 percent lower than that same visit in the ER. DispatchHealth is now partnering with Mercy Care Plan and Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care. “We created that partnership because they’re looking for a way to be able to provide their members with more convenient options for access and care,” said Pearson. Information: dispatchhealth.com.

Mobile urgi-care unit makes house calls in Gilbert BY MELODY BIRKETT GSN Contributor

ispatchHealth is bringing back house calls to Gilbert. The new business makes it possible to avoid the emergency room or urgent care in some instances. People in need of less-serious emergency care can go online or call and an emergency medical technician will be dispatched to their home within one hour on average. Once the company confirms the patient’s name and location and gets information about the illness or injury and insurance information, “we confirm you’re a good candidate for us to treat and we arrive at your home in a DispatchHealth vehicle with both a nurse practitioner or a physician’s assistant and an EMT,” said company spokeswoman Andrea Pearson. “They are equipped to treat all manner of health issues, injuries or illnesses.” The medical team is able to treat patients 3 months old and up for maladies such as vomiting and dehydration, urinary tract infections and the flu, provide stitches or sutures, address simple fractures and address about 60 percent of what can be done in an emergency room, Pearson said.

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New comedy about Arizona a not very funny joke BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ GSN Columnist

ive in Arizona long enough and eventually you hear from your friends elsewhere about their perceptions of the state. When I first moved to the Valley in 1995, those comments chiefly centered on four things: the scalding heat, the Grand Canyon, the retiree population and sports. This comprised everything my friends knew about Arizona, impressions gleaned mostly from brief childhood visits (“Dude, the Canyon is, like, a huge hole”) or from watching TV (“Saw on the weather your high temp Saturday is 186 degrees. Ha, good luck with that”). Social media didn’t exist then, news cycles were slower, and our culture in general was less vicious by a power of 10. Those days are long gone. And, like me, you’ve probably seen and heard a corresponding seismic shift in America’s im-

on demand. The official synopsis: “Cassie is a real estate agent and single mom struggling to keep it all together during the housing crisis of 2009. “Her problems go from bad to worse when disgruntled client Sonny (Danny McBride) violently confronts Cassie’s boss and then kidnaps Cassie – making one outrageously bad, and bloody, decision after another.” The film’s official trailer opens on the Arizona state flag, desert sprawl and acres of “Foreclosure” and “Short Sale” signs. The Arizona cliches keep coming fast and furious: ghost town burbs, plenty of .357 Magnums, a doofus local sheriff and Mark Lindsey’s 1970 hit “Arizona” dominating the soundtrack. The flick’s tagline? “The heat is on. But it’s a dry heat.” You get the sense this is one of those Hollywood dark comedies that packs every joke into the preview. Like McBride explaining to his captives how they’re going to bury the boss: “Here’s the plan. We’re gonna take Gary’s

body – bodies are like super-heavy, right? – and we’re gonna chop it up … like civilized people.” Cue McBride taking a shovel to the face. Critic Brian Tallerico saw “Arizona” during its Sundance Film Festival premiere. “It’s a thriller that’s not thrilling and a comedy that’s not funny,” was his take. Ouch. I doubt “Arizona” will land any Oscar nominations or break any box office records. Even so, the movie represents one more reason for a few thousand people to reaffirm what they think they know about we 7 million dwellers of the Grand Canyon State. In Arizona, according to them, we all fire bullets with calibers higher than our IQs. We all live in stucco suburbs full of red tile and cul de sacs. And we all went dead-ass broke buying 5,000-squarefoot McMansions back during the Great Recession. Some people think that’s all that exists in Arizona. Of course, some people also think Danny McBride is funny. Count me out in both instances.

of safety – their own bed I too pay taxes, I too am to lay down on at night; frustrated that more of my 5,000 children with birthtax dollars don’t go to help day gifts to celebrate their kids in foster care. special day. You may not know that And we have done it all almost half of the children without any support from in Arizona’s foster care federal, state or local govsystem are placed with ernment. kinship providers (mostly Like most charities, we grandparents) who reare left telling our tales of ceive no governmental asgood deeds, and begging sistance for taking in and for support from everyone supporting children in foswe can to help us keep the ter care. (Special to GSN) lights on, and to push the Dan Shufelt holds a foster infant as This presents a huge next bed out the back door part of his role as president/CEO hardship on many who of Arizona Helping Hands. for Samantha or Joey. live on a fixed income, anAfter a recent blogpost, I other reason that Arizona received a note that read, “I get so sick of Helping Hands does everything we can to all the do-gooders out there begging for help. help with everything. Arizona taxpayers I guess you’d have to call me one of the already pay families to take care of chil- “do-gooders” who begs for help with evdren. I pay my taxes, so I believe I have erything. I believe that helping kids with given enough.” basic needs in a life that’s been disrupted

by the actions of ignorant adults is a worthy mission, and one that deserves community support. I apologize for begging, but when it comes to helping that little baby I held just this morning who was born addicted to methamphetamine, or the teenager who is struggling with self-esteem issues after being removed from a toxic environment, my pride goes out the window. I believe in our work, I believe in supporting children to give them a better chance at success. I wish we didn’t need your support, or have to beg for it. BUT…..

pression of Arizona. What’s our “national reputation” circa 2018? Still hot, still home to the Grand Canyon … but also teeming with racists, gun nuts, illegal immigration controversies, drug traffickers and certifiably insane politicians. Let me make myself clear before we go any further: I don’t think Arizona’s reputation and its reality match. I love this state. I absolutely wouldn’t live anywhere else. I believe my adopted home is more than its warts, weirdos and politics sometimes make it appear to be. But I also see how we got here after years of Senate Bill 1070 headlines and “that crazy sheriff with the chain gang and the pink underwear” stories. I also know our national reputation is about to take another punch in the jaw thanks to Hollywood and abysmally unfunny comic actor Danny McBride, star of “Vice Principals” and “Eastbound and Down.” “Arizona,” with McBride in the lead, premieres Aug. 24 in theaters and video

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enjoy sharing the work we do every day at Arizona Helping Hands with our community. I believe it’s important to spread the word of a small charity making a BIG difference for the 15,000+ children in foster care in Arizona. A safe place to sleep, a backpack to start the school year, a birthday gift and more all add up to make a huge impact on the lives of kids who have been abused and neglected. These boys and girls, the victims of actions by people who claim to be adults, deserve every helping hand we can provide. Our numbers document the enormity of the work we do. In our service to kids in foster care we have provided more than 2,300 cribs to infants, most of whom have come out of the NICU with substance abuse issues; 6,600+ twin beds to give youngsters a spot

-Dan Shufelt is president/CEO of Arizona Helping Hands, the largest provider of basic needs to Arizona’s children in foster care. Learn more about the Organization at www.azhelpinghands. org and contact him at dshufelt@ azhelpinghands.org. Follow his blog at azhelpinghands.org/blog-post.

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ost football coaches will tell you that any team that can run the ball is a threat to win. A sound running game that controls the clock and ends a drive with points is the defense’s best friend. At Campo Verde High, running back Matt Leazier has a chance to be everybody’s best friend. Last season, Leazier, then a junior, reached the 100-yard rushing mark and scored at least one touchdown in his first seven games. He was the rushing leader in 5A San Tan. Then, on Oct. 6, he suffered a seasonending injury against Queen Creek. Campo Verde went on to a 7-4 record, but it bowed out in the first round of the 5A playoffs against Liberty. Leazier, now a senior, is fully recovered and pounding away once again, this time on a team with a lot of new faces, where ball control, especially early in the season while newcomers adjust to their roles, is critical. While the Coyotes’ lineup has seniors, it is what coach Max Ragsdale calls “one of our more inexperienced teams we’ve had in a while.” “A lot of the guys have been around, but they haven’t gotten to play those games on Friday nights, so they’re going to be greener,” Ragsdale said.

That is why the coaching staff is thankful to have Leazier back. “When you’ve got the guy that was leading the schools around us in rushing at one point, and you know you can count on him, it’s a really calming presence to the huddle, and I think we really need that early on in the season,” Ragsdale said. Leazier, and the rest of the Coyotes, who opened Aug. 17 at Tucson Sunnyside, will be tested early and often, as the new 5A San Tan section was restructured to include several state powerhouses. Among the additions are 2017 3A state champion Casteel, 4A playoff semifinalist Higley and former 6A school Gilbert. Williams Field, the 5A state champion two years ago, also remains in the section. The section is loaded, but junior linebacker Jayden Fletcher, who led the Coyotes in tackles last season, said a tougher schedule is an opportunity to compete at a high level. “Honestly, we’re all really excited about all those teams. It’s even more competition to really show us how good we can be, and we like playing those hard guys because that’s how you get better,” Fletcher said. Ragsdale said that his “bell cow,” Leazier, is critical to Campo Verde against that schedule. “He’s really going to be the focal point. I really don’t foresee anybody really taking that responsibility away from him,” Ragsdale said. “I think he’s going to keep getting

a lot of carries just like last year before he got hurt, and even more.” Though individual statistics and accolades seem to come easily to Leazier, his goals for 2018 have more to do with team accomplishments. “Really, I have two goals: I want to win a lot of games with this group, and I want to get a scholarship to college to keep playing football at the next level,” he said. “And, I’m going to try and do as much as I can to do both.” Leazier said he is in possibly in the best shape of his life but acknowledges (Eric Newman/GSN Staff) that he has room for im- Senior running back Matt Leazier, the San Tan 5A rushing leader provement as a vocal lead- through seven weeks in 2017 before a season-ending injury, is back er in the huddle and on the to carry the load for Campo Verde High’s football team. sidelines. Quiet by nature, Leazier watched past more of, because the younger guys always seniors and began to understand what look up to us,” he said. Ragsdale, however, is impressed with was expected of a senior leader. He said he is making an effort to call out teammates how Leazier carries himself on and off who might be taking shortcuts, or make the field. “We want some vikings, though, some sure everybody is following new AIA rules. “I learned a lot about verbal leadership role-model guys that are ready to lead the from the older guys, because it’s not some- group. That’s something he’s gotten a little thing I’ve always done. Now, as a senior, I better at but hopefully can do even more,” think it’s really something that I need to do Ragsdale said.

reached the 6A quarterfinals. Hamilton, meanwhile, which opened against Chaparral, has traveled a rocky road off the field for more than a year but has maintained its position among the premier programs in the state. Its depth of talent now is under the leadership of coach Mike Zdebski. Farrel is confident in his team’s ability to navigate a difficult schedule, relying on the mantra the Hawks have adopted since his arrival. “We talk about that we are going to compete against Highland. It’s the standard for Highland football,” Farrel said.

Highland football coach Brock Farrel guided the Hawks to an 8-4 mark and the 6A quarterfinals during his first season in 2017. Farrel places more emphasis on competing to the standard of Highland football than on that of the opponent.

Highland hosts Hamilton in Gilbert-area featured game BY ZACH ALVIRA GSN Sports Editor

ero Week officially is in the books for many Gilbert-area prep football teams. On Friday, the rest of them open their 2018 seasons. The highlight game in the region pits Hamilton at Highland, teams that opened Aug. 17. They haven’t met in three years. Both have new coaches since then. It’s a match up of teams that could meet again in the playoffs. Highland, which opened against Alhambra, has been on an upward trend since coach Brock Farrel took over last season. The Hawks went 8-4 and

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“Here is how we are going to compete. Here is how we are going to practice. It doesn’t matter what color or what emblem is on the helmet of the opponent. We are going to play at this level. “If we aren’t playing at this level, then we need to compete against ourselves better.” The Hawks were without quarterback Kaleb Herbert at Alhambra, as he was suspended for the opener for a violation of team rules. The 1,000-yard passer in 2017 will return against the Huskies. The Hawks also benefit from do-itall player Kohner Cullimore, a running back and defensive back. Now a senior, Cullimore has taken on the responsibility of leading Highland. “We’ve got a lot of seniors on the team and we’re ready,” Cullimore said. “We take it one game at a time. As long as everyone comes out and does their job things will take care of themselves.” In similar fashion, Zdebski isn’t thinking about the tough stretch to come. He has the Huskies taking it one day at a time with their focus. “They’re kids so you have to worry about that, but our kids do a good job

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of worrying about what we have to take care of,” Zdebski said. “As long as you focus on the task at hand then you’ll be OK. It’s still business.” Hamilton’s talent starts up front with Dylan Mayginnes and Trevor Harvey. The duo anchors an offensive line that protects quarterback Brandon Schenks, who has made the switch from receiver. “It’s been an easy transition. I’ve played quarterback before,” Schenks said. “The guys I have around me make it really easy.” Schenks has a strong group of receivers, led by junior Brenden Rice. As a sophomore, Rice caught 25 passes for 559 yards and seven touchdowns. Schenks is confident in his ability to lead the team through a tough schedule. Cactus Shadows at Gilbert: The Tigers may be thin in numbers, but they are a passionate bunch led by junior Will Plummer. Coach Derek Zellner is eager to turn things around in his fourth season. Cactus Shadows has been a solid contender in 5A the past two seasons and will make the long trip from Cave Creek. Mesquite at Campo Verde: The Wildcats have been a thorn in the side of Campo Verde since the schools started playing each other annually in 2013.

Mesquite has won them all. Campo Verde has its leading tackler from last season, Jayden Fletcher, and 1,000-yard rusher Matt Leazier. Holden Owen, Chandler Coleman, Jaime Barraza and Jacob Henderson will be key contributors for Mesquite. Desert Ridge at Westview: The Jaguars have an early opportunity to avenge their first-round playoff loss to Westview last season when the Knights, the No. 12 seed in 2017, traveled to East Mesa and shocked the Jaguars at home. Desert Ridge remains poised for another run to the playoffs under coach Jeremy Hathcock, with starting quarterback Cooper Schmidt and running back Lucas Wright leading the Jaguars’ high-powered offense.

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Highland High senior Kohner Cullimore, a running back and defensive back, is a do-it-all leader of the Hawks’ football team. Highland hosts powerhouse Hamilton on Friday in an early-season match up of anticipated 6A playoff contenders.

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washbuckling, romance and a family-friendly score are all part of the acclaimed musical “The Scarlet Pimpernel” opening this week at Hale Centre Theatre in Gilbert. Directed and choreographed by Cambrian James, with musical direction by Lincoln Wright, “The Scarlet Pimpernel” is based on the novel of the same name by Baroness Orczy. Producers Dave and Corrin Dietlein said, “Eleven years ago, when we first produced ‘The Scarlet Pimpernel,’ we knew the show was good, but we didn’t know quite what to expect or how audiences would receive it. Opening night came and the audience went wild. “After a thunderous standing ovation, we decided right then and there that in the future we would have to produce it again. And so we are.” James, who helmed the theater’s first production, said “revisiting this show after all these years has been very exciting. “Upon reviewing that production, I found that some of the original elements held up quite well,” he said. “Looking

at that former production with a fresh eye, I’ve found that I only needed minor tweaks for some sections while others I am completely redesigning. I’ve grown so much as an artist in that time, and I’m thrilled with this latest version. Audiences are going to love it.” Since it’s Broadway opening in 1998, “Pimpernel” has become a staple of American regional theater. Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, this Tony-Award nominated musical focuses on Sir Percy Blakeney and his band of patriots, the “League of the Scarlet Pimpernel,” use disguises, wit and derring-do to rescue the innocent from the blackmailing Citizen Chauvelin and death by guillotine. After each daring rescue, Sir Percy taunts Chauvelin by leaving a note with a small red flower drawn on it. Percy’s wife Marguerite is completely deceived by his elaborate charades. Sir Percy’s feigned dim wits and foppishness allow him to place himself into situations where his true heroism and bravery are revealed. Orczy’s idea of a daring hero with a secret identity is a popular one. Not long

after the writing of her book, other authors saw the popularity of such characters and fictional heroes such as Zorro, Superman, and Batman followed. The cast features Austin Delp as Sir Percy Blakeney, Rochelle Barton playing Marguerite St. Just and Bryan Stewart as Chauvelin. Also performing are Sam Cottle (Armand St. Just), Kathleen Richards (Marie Grosholtz), Matthew Harris (Prince of Wales/Robespierre), Nathan Spector (Ozzy, a Bounder/St. Cyr), Cameron Rollins (Dewhurst, a Bounder), Hunter Cuison (Elton, a Bounder), Avery Jones (Farleigh, a Bounder), Danny Karapetian (Hal, a Bounder/Tussaud), Benjamin Harris (Ben, a Bounder), Kyle Webb (Mercier), Ricci Machado-Torres (Coupeau) and Emily Noxon (Mrs. Danvers). Tickets are $36 for adults and $20 for youth ages 5-17. Tickets can be purchased at HaleTheatreArizona.com, at 480-497-1181 or by visiting the Box Office at 50 West Page Ave. Performances begin Aug. 24 and continue through Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays.

and sponsored in part by Edward Jones, this is the first time Valley Youth Theatre has presented “Newsies,” a production that producing artistic director Bobb Cooper and resident music supervisor Mark Fearey have wanted to produce for 20 years. “It was a landmark event for young people,” Cooper said. “And today, it’s more relevant than ever as we see kids band together to support one another for a common cause. The Newsboys’ Strike is one of the first strikes carried out by children and it ended in a compromise that not only met their needs, it also created awareness and a platform that led to labor laws that still exist to protect children, today.” The cast includes 37 actors and actresses ages 12 to 18 and 21 musicians in the orchestra. Some of Kale’s favorite roles at other

theatres include: Eugene Johnson in “Life Could Be a Dream” and Riff in “West Side Story,” both of which he played in at the Hale Center Theatre in Gilbert. He also played Dickon in “The Secret Garden” at Mesa Community College. This is the first Valley Youth Theater production for Caden, a 14-year-old freshman at Corona Del Sol High, where he is a part of the theater program. He played in several shows presented by Aprende Middle School’s Jaguar Players. Devon is 18 and recently graduated from Perry High School, where he was involved in dance and the theater company. This is Devon’s third show at Valley Youth Theater. He was in “Grease” as Sonny and played Jetsam in “The Little Mermaid.” He’s been on several other stages in the Valley doing shows like “Pippin”

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Austin Delp plays Sir Percy Blakeney in the Hale Theatre’s production of “The Scarlet Pimpernel.”

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even East Valley teens are among the 60 cast members of Valley Youth Theater’s season-opening presentation of the musical “Newsies” that is playing through Aug. 26 on Center stage at the Herberger Theater. Performing in the first show of Valley Youth Theater’s 30th season are Joshua Boenzi, Red Mountain High School; Kale Burr, who recently graduated from Mountain View; Eli Stewart and Caden Christel, both Corona del Sol High students; Brach Drew, Marcos de Niza; David Smith, Tempe Preparatory Academy; and Riley Thornton, Campo Verde High. Kale, a first-time Valey Youth Theater performer, portrays lead character Jack “Cowboy” Kelly, the charismatic leader who initiates a strike by the newboys. Presented by Valley Toyota Dealers

at Spotlight Youth Theatre, where he played the title character; “A Chorus Line” at Theater Works, where he was Greg; and “Bridges of Madison County” at Arizona Broadway Theatre, where he played Michael. Devon wants to be a professional actor. Eli is a 16-year-old sophomore at Corona del Sol, where he does pole vaulting, sings in the choir and is on the tennis team. Riley, 14, is a freshman at Campo Verde and has performed in seven previous Valley Youth Theater productions. He was most recently in “Little Women,” playing Mr. Lawrence. Before that, he was King Julien in “Madagascar: A Musical Adventure,” a little pig in “Shrek the Musical” and a member of the ensemble in “The Wizard of Oz.” His latest project was at Hale Theatre Center, where he played Zachy Price in “Big Fish.”

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Cuban sandwiches are becoming the new ‘hero’ BY JAN D’ATRI GET OUT Contributor

t’s America’s new darling of the sandwich world – the Cuban sandwich. Somehow, I think the Cuban sandwich is going to be more than a fad. I think it’s going to find a permanent place in our hearts and on our plates. Why? Because it’s filled with all the things we love anyway; cheese, shredded or sliced pork, pickles, ham, bread and butter – and mustard! But what makes the Cuban sandwich so much better is that it’s grilled and toasty and cheese oozes out For each sandwich: 1 bread roll (Italian, French or Cuban) sliced lengthwise 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons mustard 4 sliced thin cut Swiss cheese 2-3 thin sliced dill pickles (sliced lengthwise) 2-4 slices ham 1/3 cup shredded or sliced pork Directions: -Heat cast iron or heavy skillet. Slice bread lengthwise. -Butter both sides of the outside of the bread. -Spread mustard over both sides of the inside of the bread. -Place 2 slices of cheese, folded over, on both sides of the bread. -On one side, add pickles, ham and pork. Close sandwich and grill, using a heavy skillet to press sandwich down. Turn sandwich over to grill on the other side. -Grill until browned on the outside and cheese has melted on the inside. Serve immediately.

and the bread makes a great crusty-cracky sound when you slice into it and it’s just downright delicious! Yep. It’s time for a new “hero” and the Cuban sandwich is it! Pulled Pork (for 4 sandwiches) You can find prepared pulled pork in most grocery stores, but if you want to make it from scratch, this is a simple method Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds country style pork ribs 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper for coating pork ½ medium yellow onion, chopped 2-3 cloves fresh garlic ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes ¼ teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup chicken broth Directions: -Heat a cast iron or heavy skillet. Add olive oil. Salt and pepper both sides of pork ribs. When oil heats and glistens, add pork. -Sear on both sides until browned. Place pork ribs in small crock pot with onions, garlic, red pepper flakes, cumin and salt. Cook until for tender. (This can be cooked on low overnight.)

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Project Manager sought by Razaghi Development Company, LLC. in Scottsdale, AZ: Prov tech adv to indl or mgmt abt dsgn, const, prgm mod or stuct repr. Collab eff w/mgmt consult team & ext prof frms. Prov ldrship & mgmt in client dvlpmt prjts incl new hlthcare fac dvlpmt, existing fac reno/remdlg. Plan install, testing, oper, maint/repair of fac/equip. Mng proj sched & cost. Req: M.S. Civil/Struct Engg, prof AutoCAD, ESRI ArcGIS & MS Project. Post req shrt dom biz trip to var clients in N. A. territory once a mnth. Trvl to relatshp bld, meet, site tour, wlkthrgh, bid confnce. Mail CV to: Taylor Fox, 7150 E Camelback Rd., Ste 444, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.

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Auctions & Estate Sales

Auction Consignments We are seeking consignments for our Premier Fall Auction on October 20, 2018: Classic Cars, Tractors, Airplanes, Guns, Motorcycles, Tools, Coins, Silver, Jewelry, Gold, Recreational Vehicles, Commercial and Neon Signs, Collectible or Vintage Toys, Military Items, Southwest or Cowboy Items, Unusual, Antique or Highly-Sought-After Items. See www.boydsauctionsaz.com or call Melody at 480-234-2608 for Info Boyds Auctions AZ LLC

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RECEPTIONIST To help manage operations in the branch office of the world's largest independent brokerage firm. Please contact today for details. Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Located at Alma School and Ocotillo. 3910 S Alma School Rd. Ste. 8 Chandler, AZ 85248. Attn. Joe Garner (480)722-0202

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Business Inventory Ranch/Farm Small or Large | Fast & Easy Call Now for Appt (10a-4p) Mr. Haig 480-234-1210 Haig3@aol.com

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Wanted to Buy

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

Roommates

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Apartments

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ALMA SCH & MAIN 1bd/1 ba Bad Credit ok No Deposit. Quiet $650/mo. Includes all util. (602) 339-1555

Furn'd room for rent nice home in Chandler (Warner/101), with privileges, free util & cable, $600 /mo. Call (480) 814-8664

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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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Cleaning Services

Hand Quilting by the ladies of the Chandler Sr. Ctr. Quilting Guild A non-profit org. Contact us via email at ChandlerSrCtrQuilters@ gmail.com or leave a message for us with Loretta at 480-782-2720 to arrange an estimate. Costs are based on individual project.

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

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Landscape Maintenance

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Plumbing

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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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Not a licensed contractor

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NOTICE TO READERS:

Most service advertisers have an ROC# or "Not a licensed contractor" in their ad, this is in accordance to the AZ state law.

Why Settle With the Rest When You Have The Best! Accepting all major credit cards. Licensed, Bonded & Insured

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PHILLIPS ROOFING LLC

Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC): The advertising requirements of the statute does not prevent anyone from placing an ad in the yellow pages, on business cards, or on flyers.

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What it does require under A.R.S. §321 1 2 1 A 1 4 ( c ) www.azleg.gov/ars/32/01165.htm is that the advertising party, if not properly licensed as a contractor, disclose that fact on any form of advertising to the public by including the words "not a licensed contractor" in the advertisement.

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

Again, this requirement is intended to make sure that the consumer is made aware of the unlicensed status of the individual or company. Contractors who advertise and do not disclose their unlicensed status are not eligible for the handyman's exception. Reference: http://www.azroc.gov/invest/licensed_by_la w.html

As a consumer, being aware of the law is for your protection. You can check a business's ROC status at: http://www.azroc.gov/

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Public Notices

CITY OF MESA MESA, ARIZONA

NOTICE OF 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Layton Lakes Underground Fuel Tank Remediation

Southern Ave and Stapley Drive Intersection Improvements Project No. CP0800 The City of Mesa plans to improve the intersection of Southern Avenue and Stapley Drive. The improvements include widening the intersection to include three through lanes on Stapley Drive, a dedicated right turn lane on eastbound Southern Avenue, and bicycle lanes. Other improvements include new raised medians, curb, gutter, sidewalks, new streetlights and traffic signals. The project is estimated to begin early 2020 and be completed within a year. You are invited to attend a Public Meeting to review the proposed improvements and provide your comments. Project exhibits and City staff will be available at the meeting to answer your questions. No formal presentation will be given at this meeting. Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Location: Lindbergh Elementary School-Multi Purpose Room 930 S. Lazona Drive Mesa, AZ 85204 If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact Rene Powell, Lucy Lopez, or Michele Arrollado with the City of Mesa Engineering Public Relations at (480) 644-3800. Si usted tiene preguntas de ste Proyecto, favor de llamar a Lucy Lopez, con la Ciudad de Mesa al (480) 644-3800 Published: East Valley Tribune, Aug. 19, 26, 2018 / 14841

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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 ACIM. Wednesdays 11am 12:15pm at Interfaith Community Spiritual Center: 952 E. Baseline #102 Mesa 85204

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." Jody, co-founder, Ahwatukee based non-profit

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!

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VOLUNTARY REMEDIATION PROGRAM SITE 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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Our Beautiful New Independent Living is Opening for Tours Soon!

Assisted Living & Memory Care Now Open! Assisted Living

Our beautifully designed Assisted Living community is upscale living with first class care for all of our valued residents. Canyon Winds Assisted Living residents will enjoy a wonderful amenity package to include the following: • 24/7 Care from our licensed and certified staff • 3 delicious meals per day in our restaurant style dining room • Spacious activity room with amazing views • Indoor & outdoor entertaining areas • Theater room

Memory Care

Canyon Winds Memory Care is dedicated to assist those with Alzheimer’s and Memory Loss. Our caregivers are specially trained to provide personalized attention for our residents. Canyon Winds Memory Care residents will enjoy a wonderful amenity package that includes: • 24/7 care from our licensed and certified staff • 3 delicious meals per day in our restaurant style dining room • Spacious activity room that will host many daily events • A beautiful courtyard made for activities & relaxing • Comfortable sitting/tv areas

Schedule Your Tour Today! 480-948-0600 • www.canyonwindsretirement.com