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Dog’s slasher a time bomb, police fear

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Panda recovers from having her throat slashed. Police say her original owner gave her to another man at Espee Park in Chandler sometime between Sept. 8 and Sept. 11.

highly skilled surgeon with the Arizona Humane Society’s Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital saved Panda, a pit bull mix, after Chandler police found her with a deep, nearly fatal slash to her throat. Now, authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying Panda’s attacker, a man who may be a time bomb, likely to have harmed people in the past and a threat to do so in the future. Alison Ferrante, an assistant Mesa city prosecutor, cites a strong body of studies showing the link between animal abuse and violent crime, including domestic violence and murder. Several notorious serial killers are known to have abused pets. Ferrante, Chandler police Sgt. Dan Mejia and Humane Society spokesman Bretta Nelson all say whomever attacked Panda to within an inch of her life is a dangerous

person. They know this person needs to be identified and prosecuted. They are asking for the public’s help, with clues about the attacker’s identity very limited. “That’s really sadistic behavior, to do that to a dog,” Ferrante said. “It’s a huge red flag.” Ferrante, who has experience handling animal abuse and domestic violence cases, said it is likely the person who slashed Panda has either harmed a human being already in a violent crime or eventually will do so if not apprehended. Ferrante said animal abuse manifests itself as part of the power and control motivations of domestic abusers because they know their victims have a close bond with pet dogs and cats. That close bond represents another powerful way to manipulate a victim. The domestic abuser might say, “If you don’t come back to me, I’m going to kill your pet,” Ferrante said. “It’s a means of control, to get that person to stay.” See

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Busboy at Denny’s for 30 years still loves his job BY JESSICA SURIANO Tribune Staff Writer

EVENTS ..................... 24 Four Peaks Oktoberfest returns to Tempe Town Lake

COMMUNITY.......... 11 BUSINESS.....................15 OPINION..................... 17 SPORTS........................ 19 FAITH............................ 22 CLASSIFIEDS............. 28

t one of Mesa’s oldest Denny’s restaurants, Steven Kennedy is as much a part of the diner as its signature Grand Slam breakfast platters and red leather booths. Kennedy, 51, is celebrating his 30th anniversary this month as a busboy at the Denny’s at Southern Avenue and Country Club Drive. About 20 of his coworkers, his boss and Denny’s corporate representatives threw a (Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer)

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Steven Kennedy shows off a certificate given to him by his coworkers, his boss and Denny’s corporate representatives. He's been a busboy at a Denny's in Mesa for 30 years.

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CGCC marks 25 years of serving the East Valley

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n 1987, when students drove to the newly established Pecos Campus of Chandler-Gilbert Community College, their traffic jams were caused by sheep. “It was a very rural setting,” recalled Maria Hesse, the second president of the college. “Because they would herd the sheep down through the middle of the road, you would try to time your entry into the campus to not get stuck behind the sheep because they would not move for your car.” Hesse was reminiscing on the eve of CGCC’s silver anniversary, which will be celebrated with a dinner at the college on Thursday, Oct. 12. The community college, which now has four learning sites, was accredited as an independent college by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association in 1992. “There were roadrunners, coyotes, a big dairy across the street – Hamstra’s Dairy – and sheep,” said Hesse, who held various positions at the educational institution for 22 years. “People at other colleges would laugh.” Phoenix residents didn’t believe the East Valley would grow as quickly as it did. “In many ways,” Hesse said, “the establishment of CGCC’s Pecos Campus was a lightning rod of development for the East Valley.” At the time, Pecos Road was the only paved east-west road in the East Valley. Cindy Barnes, now the school’s Dean of Community Affairs, grew up in Gilbert two miles from the site. “The campus was one of the first out here and the community grew up – that’s what helped the enrolment grow,” she said. When technological giants Intel and Motorola moved to Chandler, the need for an educated labor force spurred the creation of the college. Mesa Community College was overflowing and couldn’t accommodate more students. Under the banner of Maricopa Community Colleges, GCCC began in temporary digs in 1985 in a burned-down Chandler girls school. Staff members would hold meetings at a picnic table outside due to lack of space. The Pecos Campus, an H-shaped building on 80 acres in the middle of a farm field, opened in 1987. Construction funding of $5.6 million came from

(Chandler-Gilbert Community College)

An aerial view of the Pecos Campus taken in 1987 shows it consisted of an H-shaped building on 80 acres in the middle of a farm field. Construction funding of $5.6 million came from a bond passed in 1984.

(Chandler-Gilbert Community College)

Today, the Pecos Campus is fully fledged with all the trappings, including the nearly 75,000-squarefeet Coyote Center, which blends athletics and academics with enrollment and student services, providing one location for students to complete administrative tasks.

a bond the district passed in 1984. The college didn’t have a marketing budget then, but it didn’t seem to matter. The small communities were connected and growing, and soon the campus enrolled about 1,000 students. “It was like every year, you blinked an eye and there would be some new neighborhood in the area that hadn’t been there before or a new elementary school from one of the school districts,” Hesse recalled. Following the college’s accreditation, Annette Ward was named founding president. “She was absolutely loved and known in the community,” Barnes said, adding that Ward was an African-American female president in a community dominated by farmers and mostly male business leaders. Ward retired in 2002 and moved to Florida, where she still lives. “Early faculty members set up a culture of engaged student learning, active student learning and service-oriented learning,” said Interim President William Guerriero. “There was a very visible service component to our learning – students did

volunteer work in a program called service learning. They were also very committed to collaborative learning in the classrooms and classrooms were set up like meeting rooms,” he said. In keeping with its role in shaping education according to the community’s needs, CGCC was in constant dialogue with the community. “They began to identify the key economic trends that they wanted to focus on and that, in turn, those were the programs that the college now offers,” Hesse said. “It’s reflective of the unique blend of businesses and organizations that reside in Chandler, Gilbert and Queen Creek. CGCC’s primary role is providing basic courses to students who want to transfer to a four-year institution such as Arizona State University or Northern Arizona University. But 20 percent of its students are in occupational and technical programs such as nursing (the program was established in 2005 and has a 600-member waiting list), aviation maintenance and See

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Hamilton sex assault affidavits reveal lack of cooperation BY JIM WALSH Tribune Staff Writer

wo cultures – law enforcement and the locker room – are colliding in the Hamilton High School sexual assault case, and the stakes are much higher than the outcome of any football game or even the state championship. Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery said he believes there are more victims than the six who have been identified by Chandler police. He said he wants to know the complete scope of the case before deciding whether to bring additional charges. Montgomery’s office successfully obtained an indictment against ex-player Nathaniel Thomas, charging him in April with sexual assault and child molestation after his arrest in March. But prosecutors have not acted on a July recommendation from Chandler police that ex-coach Steve Belles, Principal Ken James and Athletic Director Shawn Rustad should face charges of failing in their legal duty to report sex abuse. Montgomery revealed the reason on Tuesday, saying he is convinced there are

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additional victims, that his office wants to arrange counseling for them and that he needs the cooperation of parents in persuading victims to come forward. “There could be some individuals that have the idea that it’s more important to protect the football program,” Montgomery said, but protecting teenagers from abuse, getting victims counseling and holding those responsible for abuse accountable is far more important. Any attempt to cover up sexual assault amounts to a “gross misunderstanding of loyalty,” Montgomery said. “You don’t tolerate people harming teammates.” A May affidavit for a search warrant, written by Chandler police, alludes to a potential cover-up attempt. “After the investigation received media attention, three current Hamilton High staff members provided statements expressing their lack of trust in the administration holding anyone related to the football program accountable,” the affidavit said. “After the arrests of several players was reported by the media and head coach Steve Belles was reassigned, the remaining coaches had a team meeting advising the students to come to coaches first with

any concerns and stated that if the victim players had done this, the program would not be receiving the negative attention,” the affidavit said. “The district has cooperated with the Chandler Police Department in its investigation, and the district will continue to do so,” said Terry Locke, a Chandler Unified School District spokesman. “Similarly, the district has repeatedly encouraged anyone with information relevant to the investigation to contact the Chandler Police Department directly.” Terry Locke, a Chandler Unified School District spokesman, could not be reached for comment during fall break. He has said repeatedly that the administrators are innocent until proven guilty, but they were recently reassigned in response to the case. Montgomery said it would be “misguided and short-sighted” for teenagers and parents not to cooperate because of fears it would affect scholarships and the football careers of players. The affidavit said some parents refused to have their teenagers forensically interviewed by detectives specially trained in talking to minors. The overall narrative on the case does

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modest party for Kennedy last Wednesday, Oct. 4, cutting a cake and giving him a plaque and $500 gift certificate. “I’ve just never met somebody like him. He’s incredible. He’s the sweetest guy ever. He deserves this,” said coworker Sherrie Puley. Kennedy has been a crowd favorite with staff and customers ever since his first day of work on Oct. 15, 1987, and e is known for always arriving at the job with a smile on his face and his outstanding work ethic. He said he enjoys working with people and loves his job so much that he has never considered working anywhere else. Some of his favorite perks on the job are the new menu rollouts because staff members get to taste-test new specials and dishes before they are served to customers. Simply put, he described his position as “the best job.” Manager Jim Atton, who has worked with Kennedy for about six years, said he always goes above and beyond in his dayto-day tasks, especially when it comes to tedious cleaning jobs no one else is willing to do.

(Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer)

Steven Kennedy says he has no complaints about his busboy job and plans to work at Denny’s until he retires.

One day, Kennedy impressed a Health Department inspector so much that he earned the restaurant high praise on its cleanliness. Kennedy retained his positivity and dedication to his job even through hardship last year when his mother died, Atton

and other coworkers said. Puley called him “the sweetest guy you can imagine.” She recalled how Kennedy one day had overheard her talking about her young daughter’s common cold and brought in a card and toy the next day as a care pack-

not change with the affidavit. Hazing turned into sexual assault and administrators allegedly attempted to investigate the sex acts themselves rather than contacting police. It was a conversation with Chandler police school resource officer Kevin Quinn in February that triggered the investigation and Thomas’ subsequent arrest. But details in the affidavit are both telling and troubling: A notice of claim, filed against the district by an attorney representing the victims, said Assistant Coach Manny Palomarez “walked in” on an assault and did not notify police. The affidavit says Palomarez first heard Belles address the team about the sexual assaults in May 2016, telling them to stop sexually violating each other. Palomarez also reported hearing Belles discuss the assaults with a player in January 2017. At some point, Palomarez saw a player standing outside the locker room. The player told him he did not want to go inside. “Palomarez walked in and then immediately out without saying anything. Shortly thereafter, the victim emerged See

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age for her. Kathryn Davis, Kennedy’s aunt, said her nephew is an extremely hardworking person. “There’s a lot that people think he can’t do, but he’s proven that he not only can, but he should,” Davis said. From Kennedy’s first day to now, the state minimum wage has risen from $3.35 in 1987 to $6.75 by 2007 to $10 today, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Not only has Kennedy proved to be a model employee, coworker and friend, but he has done so while working for minimum wage since his first day on the job. And he said he has no complaints about the job, and plans to work at Denny’s until he retires. His coworkers gave Kennedy a cake to say thanks for his exceptional energy and track record with the restaurant, and the corporate offices are planning to throw him a party in celebration of his commitment to the company. “The neat thing about Steven is he knows what he’s supposed to do every day,” Atton said. “He always has a great attitude. He’s just someone you can count on.”

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After 100 years, LDS moving away from Boy Scouts BY JESSICA SURIANO Tribune Contributor

tarting Jan. 1, 2018, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will stop chartering the Venturing and Varsity programs of Boy Scouts of America for young men in the church ages 14 to 18, and will create a new faith-focused program instead. The new program’s objectives outlined by a press release from the LDS church in May are to teach the young boys and men to “magnify their priesthood duties and preparing to fulfill their divine roles.” The church’s decision is a significant one, considering the partnership between the BSA and LDS church is over a century old, and it comes about two years after the BSA’s executive board decision to admit openly gay leaders. In July 2015, an official statement released by the church stated it was “deeply troubled” by the decision. “The Church has always welcomed all boys to its Scouting units regardless of sexual orientation,” the statement said. “However, the admission of openly gay leaders is inconsistent with the doctrines of the Church and what have traditionally been the values of the Boy Scouts of America.” However, Brent Stapley, the Mesa district commissioner for the Varsity BSA program, said the decision to discontinue chartering Varsity and Venturing programs had “nothing to do with that.” Instead, he said the church recognized that the majority of the programs were not effectively implemented in their communities and therefore were unable to meet the educational needs of the youths in the target age group. Stapley said adult leaders for the two programs are supposed to meet in what is called a “huddle” to discuss whether the programs are meeting the youths’ needs,

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from the locker room in tears. The victim did not report seeing Palomarez during the assault, but he confirmed there were several players standing outside the locker room as he left the assault.” After Rustad received the anonymous call from a woman in January 2017, he and James listened to the voicemail. The woman described behavior in the locker room between the upperclassmen and a freshmen promoted to the team. The

programs provided by the Venturing and Varsity programs might still be offered in the future for youths. The “Mountain Man Rendezvous” and “Operation OnTarget,” Stapley said, bring hundreds of youths together, both LDS or otherwise, and are considered enormous (Dilworth Brinton Jr./Special to the Tribune) growth and The “Mountain Man Rendezvous” allows Scouts to participate in activities learning opporsuch as mapping, shooting and archery during a three-day camping trip. tunities. Even and if they aren’t, what should be changed. kids from Utah and California have travWhile the Mesa district was one of the few eled to participate in them. The Mountain Man Rendezvous allows that was able to effectively implement the programs with consistent adult leadership boys to participate in activities such as meetings, he said, the majority of other mapping, shooting practice and archery during a three-day camping trip, accorddistricts did not. Cub Scout and Boy Scout troops for ing to Stapley. Operation On-Target is younger boys and girls will still be char- an activity where kids practice signaling tered through the LDS church, and the with mirrors after climbing to a mounrelease states that youths ages 14 to 18 are taintop. They also can learn radio comstill encouraged and able to pursue the munication, wilderness survival and GPS highest possible ranking, Eagle Scout or navigation. Stapley said keeping these programs Queen Scout. According to the most recent annual available is still “in the planning stages.” Tanner D’Elia, a junior public health report available from 2016, BSA serves 822,999 boys ages 11 to 17 in Boy Scouts student at the University of Arizona, has and Varsity Scouts, 136,629 boys and girls attained the Eagle Scout ranking, which ages 14 to 20 in Venturing and Sea Scout he said is awarded only after a scout comprograms and 119,268 boys and girls ages pletes a personal service project in addi10 to 20 in career-based programs. Last tion to other service hours, earns merit year, the scouting and explorer programs badges and attends a certain number of recorded more than 15.4 million hours of camping trips. When he is home in Phoenix, he attends camping trips in the scoutcommunity service. Two of the most popular activities ing programs as an adult leader.

D’Elia said he thinks the Varsity and Venturing programs offer older boys a great opportunity to “hone down their camping skills,” although he has only attended one outing with these programs. “I think it’s a great program for boys all over the country regardless of religion or faith because I have a variety of religious faiths and beliefs that I don’t think ever once did they come up in conflict in Boy Scouts,” he said. “We were there to be out camping, learning new skills and enjoying the outdoors rather than being a religious experience.” Round Table Commissioner for the Mesa BSA Varsity program Wayne Lines said he was “really disappointed” about the Church’s decision to discontinue the chartering of Venturing and Varsity programs of LDS youth. “Outside of the Mesa district, other districts in the church struggle, and struggled all these years with learning how to involve their adult leaders and involve the boys in these activities,” Lines said. “I don’t know why they don’t follow our lead and learn from us, but they don’t and haven’t, and consequently because they’ve been struggling, they’ve decided that they’re going to try a different direction and drop scouting the BSA enrollment for the 14- to 18-year-old boys.” In January, BSA announced the organization also would allow transgender children to participate in its programs. In response to whether the church’s decision was made partly because of the amended policies on openly gay and transgender leaders and scouts, the release said, “The BSA has always allowed the church to operate its programs in ways that are consistent with our standards and beliefs, and they have been very supportive. This change is to address the needs of young men ages 14 to 18. The church is always evaluating what is best for our youth and families, and will continue to do so.”

voicemail was deleted. Rustad told police that the woman said the student was getting “picked on,” while James told police that the boy was getting “picked on” or “harassed.” Neither one described a sexual assault. Sgt. Dan Mejia, a Chandler police spokesman, has asked for the public’s help in identifying the woman. Police found deleted emails from parents when they served a search warrant at the school that referred to the case. In one, parents decided not to transfer their son. In another, parents decided to transfer. Both referred to “the safety issues” they addressed at meetings with school

til a parent contacted Quinn about the abuse and the investigation started. But the affidavit quotes several players independently reporting to police that Belles repeatedly pleaded with team member to stop assaulting each other starting during the 2015-2016 season. In one such meeting, Belles uses his hands to illustrate his point about the incidents, in which players were held down and their pants also were pulled down. He told the players to stop violating teammates “because it was gay.”

officials. Neither email was turned over to police. James also sent an email to the superintendent from a parent who reported hashtags about the case being used on social media. This email also was not turned over to police. In response to the January voicemail, Rustad and James said they informed Belles about the call and Belles was ordered to address the team. But Belles “denied ever having been contacted by administrators regarding a phone call, hazing or other allegations at any point.” Belles denied knowing anything about the hazing or sexual assault incidents un-

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THE WEEK IN REVIEW Tempe fire captain dies inFrank swimming accident in Portugal Reed, fire captain in the Tempe Fire Medical Rescue

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Department, died Oct. 3 in a swimming accident while on vacation in Portugal. Reed’s survivors include his family and his girlfriend. Reed, 52, served Tempe for 19 years, and his most recent assignment was with Ladder 276 at Fire Station 6. Reed was instrumental in securing grants for the department, including one from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Plans for a memorial are not yet determined. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

Gilbert boy struck, killed by car in Utah

A 12-year-old from Gilbert was struck and killed by a car on Oct. 1 as he was crossing Interstate 15 in Cedar City, Utah, according to state troopers. The driver was headed north at about 7:50 p.m. when the accident occurred near milepost 57. The driver did not see the boy, who was wearing dark clothes, a Utah Highway Patrol officer said. The boy was killed immediately on impact. Police do not believe alcohol or drugs on the part of the driver were a factor. Speed also has been ruled out. The boy’s parents were unaware of the accident and had called police to report him missing. The family from Gilbert had been staying with relatives in Cedar City, about halfway between Provo and Las Vegas. They were in town to say their last goodbyes to their grandmother, who resides in a senior living and memory care facility nearby. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

ASU student who fell to his death had been straddling balcony railing

An Arizona State University student who fell to his death Sept. 30 reportedly had been straddling a balcony railing. The student, who was in his 20s, died after falling from the balcony of an apartment complex. His name has yet to be released. Officers who responded to the scene around 3 a.m. Saturday found the man dead near the seventh-level pool area. Police say there’s no evidence of foul play, though they say impairment may be a factor in the deadly fall. One resident reported that he had heard the man was straddling a 20th-floor balcony railing when he fell. ASU students also fell to their deaths from balconies in March 2014 and May 2011. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

Volunteer at Chandler church accused of child molestation

A Mesa man who was a volunteer at a church in Chandler has been accused of child molestation. James Rhodes, 57, was in custody at the Maricopa County jail on Sept. 14 on unrelated charges when Mesa police filed seven counts of molestation. From 2003 to 2009, Rhodes volunteered at the Arizona Avenue Baptist Church, Chandler police said. Rhodes worked in the sound booth while volunteering at the church near Arizona Avenue and Guadalupe Road. Police say Rhodes was always had candy for kids and often would have children sit on his lap. Rhodes is accused of molesting a child at the church and another at a home, authorities confirmed. Earlier this year, Rhodes was accused of allegedly molesting a young girl. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

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flight and law enforcement. Also noteworthy is the dual enrollment program with high schools, which allows students to earn up to 60 credits while still in school. Currently, 5,000 students are enrolled in this program in math, English composition and languages. Following the closure of the Williams Air Force Base in 1993, CGCC took over part of its footprint. Hesse, who was a teacher then, was pulled off her role and moved to the Williams Campus to help take its shape. In 1994, the district passed another bond and provided $31 million to expand the Pecos campus as well as enhance the Williams Campus and also develop the Sun Lakes Education Center. “It was an exciting moment for the college,” Hesse said. During the course of working for the college, Hesse pursued a doctoral degree. “At the time, there was a slowing down in the nation of community colleges. It seemed to me a good topic for me to focus on because I was afraid that the history would be lost,” she said.

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A series of studies build a strong link between animal abuse and violent crime, according to a fact sheet distributed at a press conference. Among the conclusions are that 71 percent of domestic violence victims reported that the abuser also targeted their pet, that 39 percent of battered women delay in leaving a violent home because of concern for a pet, and an estimated 1 million animals are abused or killed each year as an element of domestic violence. In a 2014 study that outlined the links between animal abuse and violent crimes, Allie Phillips, director of the National Center for Prosecution of Animal Abuse, wrote: “In its simplest form, violence to animals is a predictor that the abuser may become violent to people, and vice versa. Abuse is abuse no matter what the form or whom the victim,” she wrote. “When someone harms an animal, the important question to ask is, ‘Who will be next?’ Crimes against people are tied to a myriad

(Chandler-Gilbert Community College)

Following the closure of the Williams Air Force Base in 1993, CGCC took over part of it and created the Williams Campus. It was enhanced in 1994 using bond money.

Hesse’s dissertation, which contained interviews with everyone pivotal to the college’s history and its unique differences, was placed in the national literature for higher education. In 2000, the enrollment was just more than 6,000, which was a 76 percent increase over five years earlier. Guerriero said another milestone followed the 2004 countywide bond elec-

tion, which infused $83 million into the expansion and construction of new facilities for the college “to blossom and come into its own.” Today, the college looks back at its many achievements during its 25 years, including granting 22,000 degrees and certificates and serving 168,500 students. The current enrollment of 20,000 is

of crimes against animals.” Mejia said the person responsible for nearly killing Panda deserves punishment, but he knows that this person is also likely capable of even more serious crimes. “It does worry us. If someone did this to this dog, what are they capable of doing to someone else?” Mejia said. Mejia said Panda’s original owner gave her to another man at Espee Park in Chandler sometime between Sept. 8 and Sept. 11. Police are working to identify that person and to arrest him on charges related to animal abuse. “Investigators have ruled out Panda’s injuries were caused by another animal and believe her throat was intentionally cut with a sharp object,” Mejia wrote. Mejia said the dog’s original owner told detectives that a skater at the park complimented him on the dog, and he immediately gave that person the dog. The suspected animal abuser is described only as a 5-foot-10-inch Hispanic male in his late 20s or early 30s, leaving police with the need to develop more leads. “Panda is extremely lucky to be alive,” said Bretta Nelson, an Arizona Humane

Society spokeswoman. “We do see our fair share of gruesome cases.” Nelson said 9,000 animal patients are treated each year at the emergency trauma center. Some are intentionally abused, like Panda, while others are victims of accidents, such as being hit by a car or getting stuck in a canal. Panda’s injury is among the worst encountered by animals whose lives have been saved, she said, with the cut only millimeters from her jugular vein. The deep cut already was infected and had be treated before surgery was performed by Dr. Melissa Thompson. After her hour-long surgery, Panda’s behavior showed no signs that she had been attacked. Rather than acting skittish or becoming withdrawn, Panda was wagging her tail and kissing her caregivers at the hospital. Nelson said Panda was fitted with a turtleneck to cover her neck and her wound so that she would not rip out her stitches. A conventional plastic collar, the kind that can make dogs look comical after surgery, would have irritated the stitches.

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drawn from across the Valley and Pinal County, and the college features fullfledged campuses in Chandler and Mesa and a location in Communiversity in Queen Creek. The commitment to adapt its programs to the community’s needs continues. CGCC has a partnership with University of North Dakota to train about 200 international pilots each year. Guerriero sees the college spreading its wings further to serve the community. Although more bond funding is not expected in the near future, there is still capacity to expand. He foresees increases in programs for young, working adults, who usually attend classes at night. New offerings include emerging areas such as cybersecurity and unmanned aerial systems, or drones. It’s also emerging as a Hispanic-serving institution, which is a federal designation when enrollment surpasses 25 percent Hispanic enrollment. “What we’re seeing in Chandler is we’re a destination for students as they graduate from high school, they’re the first in their families to attend college,” Guerriero said. “That’s a change we see as our college is becoming more diverse and as our communities are becoming more diverse.” Panda’s condition was stabilized medically and she is now recovering at one of the Humane Society’s “foster hero homes,’’ where volunteers care for animals recovering from surgery. Nelson said the Humane Society’s team of a dozen emergency animal medical technicians respond to about 12 calls a year, half of them involving suspected animal cruelty. Sometimes, it can be difficult to tell if the injury is from an accident or intentional because of a lack of witnesses. “This dog deserves so much. She’s so sweet,’’ Nelson said. “The prognosis is very, very good. We’re so lucky that this little Panda girl gets a second chance.” Anyone with information about the attack on Panda is asked to call Chandler police at 480-782-4130 or the Silent Witness Program at 480-948-6377. A $2,000 reward has been posted by Silent Witness and the Arizona Humane Society for information leading to the arrest or indictment of a suspect. – Reach Jim Walsh at 480-898-5639 or at jwalsh@timespublications.com.

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Miss Indian Arizona show and art expo comes to Chandler The annual Miss Indian Arizona Scholarship Program is at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave. The city of Chandler and its Human Relations Commission, in partnership with the Miss Indian Arizona Association, hosts the event. Before the program, an Indian Art Expo Pre-show takes place 4:30-6:30 p.m. Vendors will sell Native American jewelry, paintings and pottery. In addition, Native art demonstrations including beading, painting, copper jewelry making and native apparel will be featured. Proceeds from the event provide scholarships to American Indian women. Event tickets are $17 for adults and $7 for children, and are available at chandlercenter.org. For questions about the event, contact the city’s Diversity Office at 480-782-2214, or visit chandleraz.gov/indianaz. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

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Construction to start on Gilbert park saluting veterans BY SRIANTHI PERERA Tribune Staff Writer

n inspirational Arizona landmark will soon begin to take shape in Gilbert. The Welcome Home Veterans Park, anchored by an 80 percent scale of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., is due to get underway. The memorial wall, named The Arizona Wall Project, will be one of the main features of the Welcome Home Veterans Park. The park will occupy a five-acre plot of land near Gilbert and Warner roads. The park was first announced in 2015. Project chair Lisa Rigler said it took time to align the project’s various pieces. “It took us years to write the land lease and get the land dedicated. The awareness campaign took time to get people to buy into the fact this is what we were going to do,” Rigler said. “We never had one person say, ‘This is a bad idea.’ Everybody has been really jazzed about what we’re doing. But it has taken us longer than expected.” About $1.5 million of the $3 million project has been secured, some in kind, and the balance has been pledged. Also, the construction has been awarded to general contractor MT Builders Companies of Scottsdale, Rigler said. The first phase of the park, which has an initial 30-year lease, will consist of most of the outdoor installations and the COMMUNITY BRIEFS

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The Welcome Home Veterans Park, anchored by the Arizona Wall Project, will occupy a five-acre plot of land near Gilbert and Warner roads.

were coming over and shaking their hands and saying, ‘You did a good job’ or ‘You are a patriotic guy.’ I never had anybody come over and shake my hand and say, ‘Welcome home.’” Skip Erickson of Gilbert served from April 1968 to April 1969 at Phan Rang Air Base as a mechanic in the U.S. Air Force. “In those days, we seemed to blame the soldier for the war, not the government,” Erickson said. One of the lucky ones, he was met by his family upon his return. “While there was no big welcome home celebration, I was not as unfortunate as those who were spit on, harassed and called baby killers,” he said. In 2013, Operation Welcome Home, Arizona began presenting ceremonies in Gilbert in the presence of military personnel and their families. Among them were Cory Remsburg, who served 10 deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan and was seriously injured in 2009, and Vietnam veteran Rick Romley, who lost both his legs to a landmine. Pollard and his wife, Betsy, attended the often-emotional ceremonies. “We saw many good, positive things. People were so grateful that this person had served in the military. Very different from what I had seen and my buddies had

memorial wall, while the building will be constructed in the second phase. The first phase is expected to take about nine months to build. The Arizona Wall Project is part of the nonprofit Operation Welcome Home, Arizona, which provides welcoming ceremonies for returning veterans.

Five decades ago, returning Vietnam War veterans didn’t get the welcome they deserved. In fact, they didn’t get a welcome at all. “The American public didn’t care for the war a whole lot by then,” said Roger Pollard of Gilbert, who served in Vietnam in 1971. “There weren’t a lot of people who

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Applications are available online at chandleraz.gov/connect and must be submitted by Friday, Dec. 8. Information: 480-782-2222.

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Chandler residents who are enrolled in high school or a similar level home-school program are encouraged to apply for Mayor Jay Tibshraeny’s Teen Leadership Academy. During the five-day program, students will meet with elected officials, managers and staff from most city departments to better understand how Arizona’s fourth largest city is run. The free academy will run from 9 a.m.noon March 12-16.

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Tempe health center brings clinic, services, exercise together BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Tribune Staff Writer

ountain Park Health Center’s new Tempe location exemplifies the organization’s communitybased approach to wellness by providing public spaces for outdoor activities and gatherings in addition to traditional health-care facilities. The new 32,000-square-foot clinic – located on the site of an old boat yard at Broadway Road and McClintock Drive – includes an additional 10,000 square feet pegged for future expansion. That extra land currently houses the company’s “tree forest,” which consists of trees growing in box planters that will be placed in clinics when they mature. “This clinic is three times the size of the other clinic that we had in Tempe, so naturally our goals are to get it to be three times the volume of patients,” CEO John Swagert said. “We have only been open three months and we’ve already doubled, so it’s not going to be long before we reach our goal.” The new Tempe clinic is the third adaptive-reuse project that Mountain Park has undertaken in the Valley, following projects in Maryvale and Phoenix. Adaptive-reuse projects are becoming more popular, though they are seen less frequently in health care due to the needs of medical facilities. However, it “works here because this a clinical use not a hospital use,” SmithGroupJJR designer Lyle Steely said. SmithGroupJJR was the architect on

the project. The decision to reuse old structures ties into the company’s overall mission. “We like to take something that’s not very attractive and make it into a community asset. We also very much like the recycling nature of it,” Swagert said. He added, “Rather than tearing down a building and having to dispose of all that waste or building something from the ground up, why not take something that already exists and make it into something useful and something surprising?” While in many ways the clinic is a standard medical facility, the grounds surrounding it are unique in that they feature several amenities designed to encourage community health. These include a 0.6-mile walking path, jungle gym modeled after a DNA strand, green spaces for play and various landscaping installations designed for community use. Those outdoor facilities are open to the public 24/7. The clinic also includes meeting rooms similar to those at a public library that local residents and organizations can reserve for community gatherings. Those features are not standard across all Mountain Park Health Center clinics as the company takes in comments from community stakeholders when deciding on which amenities to include in new facilities. “The interesting thing about Mountain Park is they have a design process (in which they) engage the surrounding community and get a lot of feedback and buy-in from organizations and residents See

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in the area,” SmithGroupJJR designer Scott Steffes said. He added that the inclusion of the walking track and play areas was largely a result of community feedback. Mountain Park worked with the city of Tempe, the Tempe Police Department, Arizona State University, existing patients and neighborhood associations while building the clinic. “We asked, ‘What does the community want this to be?’ Because the more ownership the community takes over the clinic, the more likely it is to succeed,” Swagert said. “We want our clinics to feel like part of the community.” Swagert said the community was specifically looking for exercise space and a “multigenerational playground” that appealed to both children and adults. The clinic provides a range of traditional medical services to patients, including primary care, dental, pediatrics and women’s care. The facility also provides WIC services. Beyond that, Mountain Park also practices the integrated care model and has behavioral health specialists, psychologists and dietitians on site.

“We found that a lot of times patients are struggling with issues like stress or mild depression that are interfering with them being as healthy as they could be, but if we refer them out to behavioral health services they often wouldn’t go because there is a lot of stigma associated with it,” Swagert said. Mountain Park Health Clinic found that by bringing those services in-house, it can increase the chances that patients seek help for these issues by making it more convenient and leveraging the trust patients have in their existing primary care provider, Swagert said. The clinic serves a primarily low-income population and accepts AHCCCS, Medicare and private insurance. It also has a sliding fee scale for eligible patients who do not have insurance. In addition to its primary services, Mountain Park Health is involved in the community in other ways, including providing books, backpacks and food packages to local students. The health-care company also administered a summer food program that served 9,000 meals to children in the community. – Reach Wayne Schutsky at 480-898-6533 or wschutsky@timespublications.com.

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experienced many years ago,” Pollard said. The couple got involved in the nonprofit and began helping plan the ceremonies, which are now held across the Valley. Pollard, now its vice president, said that a permanent park would honor veterans of all wars, not just the Vietnam War. “We would be able to learn from what we did wrong in the past. Make sure we don’t do that same mistake in terms of welcoming home these people today. That’s the heart and soul of what the park is about,” he said. As important is helping the veterans with their lives. “We can’t just say, ‘Thank you’ and turn around and not do something,” he said. “We need to help them out. That was the basis for this.” The park will serve as a place of reflection, healing and inspiration to veterans, their families and communities. In addition to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, it will feature a Walk of Time with exhibits of past wars starting with the Revolutionary War, a pavilion dedicated to the consequences of war, a 12-by-4-foot map of Vietnam before the fall of Saigon, a walk of tranquility and a

COMMUNITY 13 building housing an education center and a resource center where veterans could get direction on how to transfer to civilian life. “Most people don’t understand the whole magnitude of it,” Rigler said. “It’s massive.” Erickson said as veterans age and financial concerns arise, they won’t be able to make the trip to Washington to see the original wall. “I believe this park will become a destination for many, many folks on the West Coast, certainly everyone in Arizona,” he said. Another aspect of the monument is its educational value for the young. “It will be an opportunity for future generations to learn and reflect on those that preceded them, and hopefully avoid mistakes that were made in this and all wars,” Erickson said. “There is no better way to teach youth gratitude and patriotism than to introduce them to a veteran,” Gilbert Mayor Jenn Daniels stated in a release. “Operation Welcome Home Veterans Park is a remarkable opportunity for us to connect the community to our veterans and to begin to understand the price of freedom. This site will be hallowed ground for every American.”

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he residential house-flipping market is active in pockets throughout the East Valley, with much of the activity driven by motivated investors providing inventory for the first-time homebuyer market. The volume of flipped homes in the East Valley was up 23 percent between July 2016 and July 2017, which is 3 percent higher than the activity bump in the Phoenix Metro as a whole, according to information provided by Tina Tamboer, senior research analyst at The Cromford Report. The Cromford Report defines flipped homes as properties acquired and sold within a six-month period. The market is a largely being driven by low-priced homes that can be renovated and sold in the $150,000-to-$250,000 range to buyers looking for “like new homes within the first-time homebuyer price range,” Tamboer said. There is a dearth of new inventory for those buyers to choose from as homebuilders focus on building houses in the $300,000-to-$500,000 range. The median square footage for homes flipped in the East Valley is about 1,600 square feet, which is a smaller footprint than the typical new home in the area. The East Valley is a “frenzy market” right now and “if they price it right, the home will sell very quickly,” Tamboer said. However, buyers need to do the proper

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This home near University and Longmore in Mesa was recently flipped. The flipping market market is a largely being driven by low-priced homes that can be renovated and sold in the $150,000-to$250,000 range.

This flipped Mesa home mixes a popular Midcentury Modern look with an organic, contemporary feel. In Mesa, the return on flipped homes is about 27.8 percent.

due diligence to ensure the quality of a flipped property they would like to purchase. In 2012, following the housing crisis, many flipped homes required a complete overhaul and flippers could not get away with making only minor or sub-par improvements, Tamboer said. The market has changed since that time as the distressed home market dries up. Today, flippers are acquiring more homes that do not require a ground-up renovation. Some flippers are getting sloppy or performing superficial renovations. “You have to really know what you’re doing in the flipped property market,” Tamboer said. Signs of a sub-par renovation could include skipping out on costlier items like roof and window replacement, HVAC upgrades and water heater replacement, Marty Boardman said. Boardman is co-owner of FixAnd-

FlipHub, a company that flips homes in the Phoenix market and provides educational materials for prospective flippers. “If you can see clearly that those things weren’t done, you could be concerned that other (renovations) were done cheaply,” Boardman said. Cheap plumbing and lighting fixtures are also warning signs. Typically, investors are looking to make a 25-30 percent gain on the acquisition price of a home. The median percentage gained in the East Valley overall is around 26 percent. East Valley flippers are seeing the highest percentage return on their investment in Apache Junction, where the median percentage return on house acquisition price was just over 40 percent between January and July. Tempe (37.1 percent), Mesa (27.8 percent) and Chandler (23.2 percent) are other markets where flippers are seeing medium to high returns. Flippers in

Gilbert are seeing lower returns, in the 15 percent range. Apache Junction also has benefited from an active market, where the average time elapsed between acquisition and sale is just 89 days. In order to remain in the targeted return range, investors are focusing on properties with low acquisition prices. Hot markets in the East Valley for those properties include Apache Junction, north Chandler, north Gilbert and the area along Main Street around Country Club Drive in Mesa. While the median profit amount on flipped properties is holding relatively stable at roughly $45,000, the percentage gain is falling as rising property and renovation costs – including supplies and labor – require flippers to invest more up front to reap the same return.

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selected to participate. Surveys are being sent by a third-party vendor, ETC Institute, which also conducts Tempe’s resident surveys. The survey will cover topics such as public safety, transportation, housing, landscaping, solid waste and communication. Also, any other business that didn’t receive a survey in the mail can fill one out online at tempecitygov.org by midnight on Oct. 15. ETC Institute will present the survey results to the Tempe City Council in December. Information: 480-350-2905.

Boots to Business Reboot, an entrepreneurship training program for veterans and their spouses, is all day Monday, Oct. 16, at the Chandler Downtown Library, Copper Room,

Tempe is asking business owners to tell them how well the city is doing to help them succeed. About 400 businesses are being randomly

– Reach Wayne Schutsky at 480-898-6533 or wschutsky@timespublications.com.

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kylar Bennett, 28, and Kevin Shoemaker, 27, are a “Shark Tank” dream come true. These two Mesa guys are running their new venture out of a one-room office near Falcon Field, but odds are they won’t be there long. Their six-month-old business, The Tough Tie, is going places. Both Bennett and Shoemaker started wearing ties regularly when they went on their LDS missions. They still get animated recounting the sweat soaking through their collars after hours on their bikes. Then the two went on to pursue careers in commercial real estate. “The daily uniform was a shirt and tie,” Bennett said. Their primary complaint: They were poorly constructed, too expensive and not machine washable. So, they came up with a few ideas on how to improve the design of the basic tie. They improved the flimsy stitching. Both fathers of toddlers, Bennett and Shoemaker said they lost several ties to sticky fingers pulling the single thread holding their ties together. Their Tough Tie design includes a sturdy, small “iron lock” stitch up the seam on the back of the tie that’s built to last. The other problem with standard ties? The felt insert placed inside to give the tie its shape. The two figured out how to design and manufacture a tie with fabric that is fused to the rest of the tie and stays in place, even through a cycle in the washing machine. Tough Tie also recently started manufacturing ties with liquid-resistant per-

formance fabric, able to stand up to the sloppiest soups and sauces. They also tweaked the placement of the loops on the back of the tie, called “tie keepers,” so that even the tallest wearers are able to get the back strap looped to the front and skip the Scotch tape to hold the whole thing together. Besides the basic design that makes Tough Ties machine washable, they added one incredible feature: A microfiber tip on the tie specifically intended to wipe device screens clean. Bennett confesses that was his wife’s stroke of genius. What do these miracle ties cost? They range in price from $29-$36. “Because that’s what we can afford,” Bennett said pointing across the office’s adjoining desks toward Shoemaker. “We wanted to make ties for guys like us.” Now hundreds of neatly hung ties line the wall of their office with samples and swatches of more designs to come. To prove their ties were indeed the toughest, Tough Tie sponsored a team for a recent Tough Mudder run. The whole 15-person team wore Tough Tie though the entire race. Afterward, they threw the ties in the wash and they came out just like new. So far, the duo has sold more than 300 ties both online and through two retailers: Pomeroy’s Mission Store in Mesa and Preach Supply in Gilbert. There’s also a patent pending on the Tough Tie design. “We want to become self-sufficient so we can give back to the community,” Bennett said. For more information on Tough Ties, visit thetoughtie.com.

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One truth about Las Vegas aftermath – both sides are wrong BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Tribune Columnist

he debate resumed only minutes after the rat-a-tat of gunfire finally, mercifully disappeared into the night. If the sound of a military-grade rifle being fired for minutes on end into a crowd of country music concert-goers can best be described as horrifying to the bone, then the sound of America gnashing its teeth about gun violence is not far behind. My heavens, do we sound abysmally stupid on this issue. I’d say it reminds me of irritated, sugar-high kids screaming from the backseat on a long car ride, but even brats can sometimes be funny or charming or occasionally have a point. America talking about gun violence? Not so much. I have been pondering and covering these mass atrocities for nearly two decades now, since I first set foot on the

ground in Columbine, Colorado, only a few hours after two high school students opened fire on their classmates and teachers, murdering 13 people, wounding 21 and snuffing themselves. Here’s what I know 18 years after that flight to the Denver suburbs, what continues to come to mind as we mourn Las Vegas, with nearly three score dead and more than 500 people – a small town – lying in hospital beds: These roles we play have become clichés. The media rushing to town to ferret out the shooter’s motives and catalogue sad tales about the dead; the #PrayForTheLatestCity social media posts; the “thoughts and prayers” political statements; and the teary-eyed nighttime talk show hosts’ suddenly serious monologues on guns – they’re meaningless now, busy work, a thing we do automatically because that’s what you do in moments like this. If such role-playing makes you feel better, well, you go right ahead. Me, I’m tired of watching the same story rerun over and again.

Our obsession with ranking killings is foolish. Google “mass shootings in America” and what you get is lists – which lone killer racked up the most carnage in a single spree? Let me save you the trouble of trying to establish a deadly Top 10 list, like a high score on some shooter video game. The worst mass shooting in America is the one that kills or cripples someone you love. Every other mass shooting is simply a story to you, something you digest and forget. Our third-grade grasp of gun violence is equally dumb. This is the part that slays me – figuratively. Broadly speaking, the debaters about guns line up into two posses. There are people who fall in behind the National Rifle Association and point to the Second Amendment as sacrosanct versus people who say things like, “The minute someone with a knife stabs 59 people and wounds 500 more, I’ll scream for a knife ban. Until then, let’s ban guns!” You’re both wrong. Because you’re both ignoring the complexity of the

problem, thus ruling out any effective solutions. What happened Sunday night in Las Vegas – and every other mass shooting in the last 20 years – represents a tragedy with multiple causes. It’s a gun problem, a mental-health problem, a crime problem, a law-enforcement problem and a legislative problem, all wrapped up in one tangled mess of dysfunction. No simple solution will work. In fact, even a comprehensive strategy will inevitably fail on occasion, leaving our streets awash in pooled blood, with discarded handbags and discarded lives left behind like so much sad litter. Still, we need a new story, a new strategy, new and more complex solutions when it comes to guns and killing. Because memes and hashtags, new world killing records and political hissy fits? They don’t seem to be doing us one damn bit of good. – David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo. com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Most prosperous

So, Gilbert is the most prosperous city of its size in the U.S., beating out San Francisco and Seattle (“Gilbert, Chandler land atop U.S. list of prosperous areas,” Oct. 1). Arizona had three cities in the top 10. How horrendous, then, that they are all in the state that pays its teachers and schools the lowest.

– Kathleen Mele – Gilbert

Yes for Tempe High Schools

As a longtime community member and a Tempe Union High School District Governing Board member from 20022012, I am writing in support of a YES vote to approve the TUHSD Maintenance and Operation Budget Override. This override is essential in maintaining funding for programs that directly impact our district students. The current 10 percent includes support for core classes of science, math and English; elective programs including fine arts and technical education; preventative maintenance of school facilities and extracurriculars. An additional 5 percent exclusively will be used for teacher pay. High-quality public education is key to the economic health of our community and supports the attraction of new business, increased property values and an available and educated work force. Tempe Union High School District provides high quality education now and your YES vote will make it possible to continue that level of excellence.

Please support our public schools by joining me in voting YES to support the Tempe Union High School District Maintenance and Operation Budget Override.

– Zita M. Johnson – Tempe

Yes for override

The Kyrene School District has a long history of providing quality educational experiences for its children and young people. The support of the community in supporting overrides has been a critical factor in ensuring Kyrene’s excellence. I was superintendent of Kyrene from 1972 to 1987. I recall our first override in the spring of 1972 and each third year thereafter. The support of the Kyrene community was all-important in providing quality instruction and facilities that were safe and healthy; facilities that were designed to enhance the learning experiences of “Kyrene’s Kids.” Please continue this support by voting “yes” for all three override issues on Nov. 7.

– Ben Furlong – Tempe

Not a fair comparison

Wow! How far off can David Leibowitz be when he compares the patriotism expressed at the World Series in 2001 to the demoralizing disrespect shown to our country and flag by NFL players today (“If politics and sports were a worthy pair in 2001, they’re worthy now,” Oct. 1).

Dating back to the original Olympics, when even warring nations called a truce, sports celebrate the excellence of the individual – or team of individuals. The World Series in 2001 was not an exception, and it was the opposite of politics. All over America – and in some of our allied countries – wherever Americans gathered, there were celebrations of not what divides us but what unites us. We were recognizing that, whatever the faults of our country, that flag, that oath of allegiance, meant that we had the right and the freedom to address and correct those faults. Those NFL players who have rejected the flag that symbolizes that ideal hurt, not only the game of football, but the cause they espouse. Every one of them, rich and comfortable as they are, and unlike most of us, can command a platform for their grievances on demand by an adoring news media. The sports field is neither the place nor the time for political demonstrations. Recent polls show that customer dissatisfaction can, and will, affect the bottom line of those teams and the economic security of the individual players – even those who don’t participate in the demonstrations.

– Jim Barber – Mesa

Vote No

The average salary and benefits for a Chandler public school teacher as of Sept. 6, 2017 is $75,933 per year. See salary.com/teachers. This is a very livable income. A 15 percent override is exorbitant for an ongoing free-

wheeling expenditure. Taxes for working families continue to climb. All I see in print on these override issues year after year is vote “yes” for the kids. I don’t think they are suffering to any great degree, nor are the teachers’ pay and benefits. I never hear any proposal to review current expenditures and extracurricular activities. Just throw more money at it and see if it sticks while the taxpayer sleeps. Are regular yearly audits of the budget done to see if any waste/abuse of taxpayer dollars? Are there extracurricular activities that can be eliminated as academics is the primary goal and must take precedent? Give specifics to justify my tax dollars.

– Dennis Riswold – Chandler

No respite for average Joe

Remember when Hank Williams Jr. would yell out on the TV “Are you ready for some football?” and that’s all the viewer saw? The only controversies were blown referees’ calls. Thanks to President Obama calling America’s law enforcement community racists and “closet” bigots, now we see overpaid, overprivileged football players (basketball and baseball players will soon follow) disrespecting the flag and the national anthem to promote Obama’s anti-cop agenda. See

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Many community resources to aid fight against domestic violence BY JAY TIBSHRAENY Tribune Guest Writer

recently had the opportunity to attend the Chandler’s 9th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness breakfast and briefly discuss many of the resources available to residents who may in some way be involved in this terrible epidemic. While Chandler is ranked among the leaders as a “Safest City to Raise a Family,” we can always do more to end domestic violence. As I told those in the packed room at the downtown Community Center, it is our responsibility as a community to ensure that women, men and children receive support and protection if we are to safely break the cycle of abuse. We are very fortunate that Chandler is an amazing, forward-thinking community. We have several unique resources in our city that assist victims of domestic violence. The City of Chandler Domestic Violence Commission is one of them. These volunteer commissioners are appointed

by the City Council and dialogue with the community in matters related to domestic violence, with a focus on education and prevention. The Chandler Police Department headquarters is undergoing renovations with a focus on better serving crime victims to further enhance the safety of those in need. The Chandler Mental Health Court provides services beyond traditional domestic violence counseling for domestic violence offenders who suffer from severe mental illness. Chandler is also a member of the East Valley Regional Veterans’ Court, where veterans charged with domestic violence and other offenses can be sentenced to domestic violence counseling, mental health and drug treatment. Cup of Karma is a coffee shop at our downtown library that helps connect survivors with jobs to help them save and make it easier for them to rebuild their credit. Chandler also has a number of social service agencies leading the way in the fight against domestic violence. These organizations provide a vast array of ser-

vices to our community members when they are faced with a crisis, such as domestic violence. They include ICAN; AZCEND (formerly the Chandler Christian Community Center); IHELP – an Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program; the Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley; Chandler Unified School District’s Chandler Care Center, a school-based family resource center where children receive medical, dental and counseling services; and My Sister’s Place, a domestic-violence shelter run by Catholic Charities that offers shelter to men, women and children affected by domestic violence and human trafficking. Domestic abuse doesn’t happen between the convenient hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is a 24/7 epidemic. We all have a role to play in transforming a culture of “no more violence.” And it begins now. If you are, or know of someone suffering from the anguish and hopelessness of domestic violence, please seek out these resources. Help is literally “just around the corner.” – Jay Tibshraeny is mayor of Chandler.

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Millions and millions of “average Joes” just want two hours to have a couple of beers, some pizza or wings, sit in his recliner and cheer on his team. But the liberal/ progressive social activists couldn’t leave this massive media outlet alone. President Trump loves to watch football, too, and when he had the chance, he said what these “average Joes” all across America were yelling to their TV screens. CNN, MSNBC, ABC, CBS and ESPN all condemned his remarks, and so did the NFL. Well the polls have shown that President Trump just said what these average Joes felt. They love their flag. They love standing for the national anthem – just look at TV clips that show fans in the stands. They approve of and support their law enforcement officers and deputies, 100 percent. They just want their sports programs to show sports only, not a social agenda. The Oscars, the Emmys and the Olympics have all become mired in social issues or show alternate lifestyles and nudity that Americans don’t want their children to see. Viewership is way down and shrinking every year. Now, it looks like football will follow suit.

– Leon Ceniceros – Mesa

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Perry leads top stories so far this prep football season BY GREG MACAFEE Tribune Sports Editor

o far, the Arizona high school football season has provided several interesting storylines. While two East Valley teams played against and fell to out-of-state competition on the national level, others have started to make a name for themselves on the local scene, proving that they belong in the same conversation as the top teams in the state. Here is a breakdown of some of the top teams in the East Valley.

6A No. 1 Perry Pumas

The Perry Pumas sit atop the 6A rankings for the second week in a row with victories over Desert Vista, Millennium, Westwood, O’Connor, Corona del Sol and Highland. They met their toughest opponent yet on Friday as they took on No. 6 Chandler. The Pumas are led by a high-powered offense that had scored 354 points heading into their matchup with the Wolves. Senior quarterback Brock Purdy has thrown for 1,698 yards and 24 touch-

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Devin Larsen, a junior, has thrown for over 1,100 yards and 11 touchdowns for the 5A Queen Creek Bulldogs.

downs while throwing only six interceptions. The Perry defense has been just as strong, if not stronger. They had allowed only 116 points heading into Friday night and had racked up 19 total sacks and six interceptions. But the Pumas had the third lowest average opponent rating of teams in the top 10 of 6A, according to the AZPreps365 power rankings. They come in behind

only No. 5 Highland and No. 10 Horizon. As the Pumas begin their Premier region play, their toughest competition lies ahead.

No. 2 Hamilton Huskies

Led by interim head coach Dick Baniszewski, the Huskies have proved their ability to block out the noise from the abuse case that has shined a bright light

on the football program since January. Hamilton started with a 1-1 record, losing to still-undefeated Queen Creek in week 2, but have since taken off. They have scored 30-plus points in four of the past five games and have allowed more than 30 points only twice. Their offense has been a strength, led by a backfield with two Atlantic Coast Conference commits. Quarterback Tyler Shough, a University of North Carolina commit, has thrown for 1,802 yards, 17 touchdowns and only two interceptions through seven games. He’s also spread the ball around, finding four different receivers for 300-plus yards and seven different receivers for a touchdown. His backfield mate, running back Jawhar Jordan Jr., a Syracuse commit, has run for 945 yards and 16 touchdowns. Ultimately, the pair has benefitted from a strong offensive line that has only allowed two sacks. That line is highlighted by 6-foot-6, 320-pound, Arizona State commit Hunter Mayginnes.

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Former NFL player turns mentor to young footballers BY GREG MACAFEE Tribune Sports Editor

ormer professional athletes often try to find a way to give back to the communities that gave them so much during their playing days. Some do it by holding camps, some do it by mentoring young players and some do it by providing opportunities for players that they may not otherwise get. Former NFL player Mark McMillian does all three. For the past 10 years, McMillian and a staff full of former NFL and college players run Camp 29, a football camp that allows athletes from the youth level all the way up to the professional level to hone their skills. He also is a part of the Blue-Grey All-American game, which plays four games across the country after the conclusion of the high school football season.

Like many other athletes, McMillian wants to do anything he can to provide kids with the opportunity to get better, something he didn’t have much of when he was younger. He didn’t play youth football. In fact, he didn’t play the sport until his senior year of high school. Even then, he said, he played in only four or five games. It wasn’t until his time at Glendale Community College where he was given the opportunity to prove himself on the gridiron. “I went on to junior college to run track. The football coach wanted me to come out,” said McMillian, who now lives in Chandler. “I went out and played football for two years, got a scholarship to the University of Alabama and then got drafted to the Eagles.” His NFL career lasted from 1992 to 1999. He spent four years with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he played

with guys like Reggie White, Jerome Brown and Byron Evans, all great players who left a lasting effect on a young McMillian looking for his own place in the league. He said that around his second year in the league, those three gave him a special message that he passes on to his players. “Those guys just said you’re either going to take this (Greg Macafee/Tribune Staff) serious or live the Mark McMillian, left, works with Justin Barnes, a longtime Camp 29 See

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attendee. Barnes is going to try out for the Arizona Rattlers.

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Making good on a bet

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Arizona Cardinals fan Ryan Clark stares at his new tattoo, a Dallas Cowboys logo with “Week 3” underneath it, after fulfilling his end of a bet at Fateless Custom Art & Tattoo in Queen Creek. Cowboys fan Aaron Kolodny and tattoo artist Joe Gurmo join in. Clark and Kolodny bet a tattoo on the Sept. 25 Cardinals-Cowboys game. The Cowboys won 28-17.

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California lifestyle and you’re going to be out on the streets looking for a job,” McMillian said. “So, I moved here, started working out with Byron Evans, who was a good friend of mine and almost like a big brother, and just started training with him.” It ended up working out for the best for McMillian. Over the next two years, he tallied five interceptions with Eagles, but his best year came in 1997 when he picked off eight passes for the Kansas City Chiefs. Throughout his eight-year career, his success on the field came from his hard work off it. Now, after the NFL, he is trying to pass on that mentality of working hard and hustling to make it to the next level. He’s passed that message on to Camp 29 players like Cole Luke, a defensive back for the Carolina Panthers, and Devon Allen, a former wide receiver at the University of Oregon who went to compete in the 2016 Olympics in the 110-meter hurdles. Most recently, high school players like Justis Stokes, Tre Bugg and Max Fine have embraced that message and gone on to play at the col-

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legiate level. Another message that McMillian repeats is to always stay ready because you never know when the call is going to come. That recently came to fruition for longtime Camp 29 attendant Justin Barnes, who recently received a tryout with the Arizona Rattlers. “I know what I want to do and how I need to do it, so it’s just a matter of being diligent, praying and being patient,” Barnes said. He played high school football at Brophy Prep and started coming to Camp 29 as a junior, then went on to play defensive back at Arizona Christian University. Barnes said he was under-recruited and did receive a few walk-on opportunities, but he ultimately decided to stay home and take the road less traveled. Now he is embracing the Camp 29 mentality. On a 95-degree day in the middle of the week, when the rest of Tumbleweed Park in Chandler is empty, Barnes continues to grind, with a couple of footballs, hurdles and McMillian and Camp 29 associate director Sean Hampton pushing him the entire way. “You have to be dedicated and heartfelt and just to keep grinding every day, even though you have the smallest chance to make the team,” Barnes said.

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when the state tournament rolls around in November. They boast a roster filled with young talent, and their only loss came against Hamilton in a 52-28 shootout. Jeremy Hathcock has brought the best out of a team that lost their leading passer, receiver and two of their top defensive lineman from a year ago. Tyrese Allen, who rushed for 1,305 yards last season, is one key returner to this year’s squad and has rolled over his 2016 successes into this year, rushing for 408 yards and eight touchdowns. The Jaguars still have three big Central region matchups left against Mountain Pointe, Desert Vista and Highland.

Others to note:

The Chandler Wolves and the Red Mountain Mountain Lions remain just out of the top five teams in 6A and after a tough and injury-riddled start could bounce back when fully healthy. No. 6 Chandler started off with a week two matchup against national No. 2 IMG Academy. In that game, they lost starting quarterback Jacob Conover to a shoulder injury. Then, several players fell to injury in a 35-28 overtime victory over Pinnacle. They lost to Mountain Pointe as well, 24-21, but have since been on the mend, winning three straight games ahead of their Oct. 6 matchup against Perry. Once the Wolves return to full health, look for them to take their rightful place atop 6A. After losing two straight to start off 2017, the No. 8 Mountain Lions have won their last four games led by a strong defense that has only allowed 64 points, tallied 17 sacks and picked off 8 passes during that win streak. They close out with matchups against Mountain View on Oct. 6, Mesa, No. 11 Skyline and Westwood.

5A No. 2 Queen Creek Bulldogs

The Bulldogs are the second-best team in class 5A, with crucial wins over Hamilton, Ironwood Ridge and Deer Valley. They have been led by a matured quarterback in junior Devin Larsen, who has thrown for over 1,100 yards and 11 touchdowns. Junior Dylan Borja also has risen as the top back for the Bulldogs, running for 793 yards and nine touchdowns through seven games. Defensively, the Bulldogs have been led the linebacker tandem of Jon Matuzak and Dante Coleman, who have racked up 64 and 58 tackles, respectively. As a team, the Bulldogs have racked up 15 sacks and have only allowed 100 points heading

into their matchup with Campo Verde. While the Bulldogs take their undefeated record on the road, one key opponent waiting for them is No. 1 Centennial, who knocked off Florida’s St. Thomas Aquinas. The Bulldogs close out with matchups against Vista Grande and Williams Field. Other East Valley teams to watch in the final four weeks in 5A are No. 12 Campo Verde and No. 14 Williams Field. Both are on the edge as only 16 teams make the state tournament, but both have three games remaining, including matchups with Queen Creek. Williams Field is the reigning 5A state champion and have won two straight after losing to No. 16 Verrado and No. 13. Chaparral. Campo Verde has had a slightly different journey. Heading into their matchup with Queen Creek, they have only one blemish on their record, a last-minute loss to Williams Field.

4A No. 8 Seton Catholic Prep

The Sentinels entered the week of Oct. 6 games with 5-1 record, their only loss coming against No. 9 Cactus Shadows. Junior Nick Wade has led the way for SCP, rushing for 597 yards and nine touchdowns while catching five passes for 164 yards and three touchdowns. The next three weeks could make or break the Sentinels as they face off with two other teams in the top 16.

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Natural disasters remind us of God’s help in getting through our own BY REV. SUSAN WILMOT Tribune Guest Writer

any of us have family or friends who are still being affected by the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who are trying to rebuild their lives, homes and businesses. We also remember that there are many ways we can still share from the abundance of our financial resources to help our neighbors in their recovery efforts. One of the realities that comes into sharp focus at times like this is just how fragile and precarious life is, especially in the face of a monster storm. While there were warning periods before Harvey or Irma hit, we also need to be aware that there are plenty of people who experience dramatic and unexpected

upheavals in the course of their lives. Unfortunately, there are many kinds of disasters that can knock us down, wipe out our resources and leave us trashed. Many of these hurricanes of life arrive fully formed and without warning. Ask anyone who’s sat opposite a doctor trying to hear through the shock of bad news about a life-threatening illness. Ask anyone who’s blindsided by a serious car wreck, the loss of a job or an unfaithful spouse. Sometimes circumstances beyond our control push us into the path of the storm. The burning questions usually come fast and furious on the heels of life’s disasters and almost always begin with “Why?” That’s a normal human reaction. The real question is whether we can stop that tide of emotional reactivity, including fear, anger, hopelessness and denial from sweeping us away or blinding us to God’s way forward.

Reactivity is about trying to deal with situations in our own strength and failing to acknowledge the promise of God’s constant presence (see Matthew 28:20b). In our personal desert of despair, we quickly forget that in faith we’re never alone, never abandoned by our loving Lord and given by God the strength we need to face all of life’s challenges. Responding to life’s crises means remembering to ask for help by staying connected to the source of all life, love and redemptive activity in the world. Of course, in the moment, all of this is much easier said than done, which reminds us of how vital it is that we remain constant in our faithfulness because that’s how we’re prepared to respond to the trials we all face in life. Our Lord Jesus walked the way of the cross but never encouraged suffering for the sake of suffering. Throughout His ministry, Jesus found ways to heal the suffering, restoring them to wholeness in body, mind and spirit and restoring them to community. Jesus responds to His own suffering and that of others from a place of profound love, peace, patience and self-control and, above all, from a place of hope. Jesus was deeply mindful of God’s constant redemptive activity in the lives of all God’s children. The foundational and mighty story of the exodus helps us understand what it might mean to lose all we have, and yet gain everything we need. It’s not an easy journey, but God’s con-

stant presence is made manifest as a cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. God also provides water, meat and manna for the Israelites. It’s clear that the time of trial and suffering in the wilderness is also a time of profound transformation and growth in faith and trust in God, as well as dependence on God. The exodus also begins the formation of a covenant people who will be a light to the nations, exemplars of how to live in relationship with God. In the events of recent weeks, we have seen the traumatic effect of natural disasters but also the powerful impact of God’s loving-compassion drawing communities together to help one another recover. As Paul writes in Romans 5:3-5, “We also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.” With gratitude for all that God has done for us in Christ Jesus our Lord; let’s remember what a privilege it is to be blessed so abundantly that we can share God’s loving-kindness, compassion and resources with our fellow travelers in need.

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Chandler-Chabad of the East Valley invites the Jewish public to join them for a special evening of dancing in celebration of the Jewish holiday of Simchas Torah, or Rejoicing with the Torah in Hebrew. Simchas Torah is the completion of the year-round public reading of the Torah (Bible) scroll in synagogues. The holiday has always been traditionally associated with ecstatic, joyous dancing. DETAILS>> 7 p.m., Pollack Chabad Center, 875 N. McClintock Dr., Chandler. RSVP at rabbi@chabadcenter. com. Information: 480-855-4333 or chabadcenter.com.

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eer, brats, Bavaria. Throw in some good music, quality family time and all-ages fun, and that’s what Oktoberfest is about. Tempe Sister Cities and Four Peaks are reuniting to bring the Four Peaks Oktoberfest to Tempe Town Lake from Friday, Oct. 13, to Sunday, Oct. 15. The three-day Bavarianstyle festival features beer gardens, traditional German foods, carnival activities and four stages of music. The 45th festival, which is in its fifth year with the Four Peaks title sponsorship, kicks off with a happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday that provides $1 off every beverage in the beer and wine service areas as well as $1 off main menu items at bratwurst tents. “We have been blessed with bringing forth the open beer garden format,” said Bobbi Jones, the event’s co-chairwoman. “Because we have a multigenerational audience and over the years we’ve proven to be a very family-friendly atmosphere, we are no longer restricted to fencing off beer gardens. The festival will also hold beer and Barefoot Wine tasting events throughout the weekend, with a Peach Ale Brunch scheduled at the Four Peaks Beer Garden Stage’s East Lawn from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. On the menu are Four Peaks Peach Ale, Barefoot Wine Brut Cuvée Dry Champagne, Barefoot Wine Peach & Berry Bubbly, among other alcoholic beverages and the newly introduced Brat Burrito. “You can enjoy your beer throughout the park, whether you’re in the Kinderfest watching your grandkids or your kids enjoy some of the arts and crafts or you’re over in front of one of the stages,” Jones said. “You’ll be able to walk leisurely through the park and enjoy all aspects with or without alcoholic beverages; it’s your choice.” But how can you have a beer without a brat to go with it? Well, the festival has guests covered with five bratwurst service tents, which will sell Johnsonville Sheboygan brats, Regensburg brat plates and chicken apple sausage brats. Maybe brats aren’t your thing. In that case, the festival will also have hot dogs, sauerkraut, potato salad and hot pretzels.

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Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell participates in a keg-tapping event at the annual Four Peaks Oktoberfest at Tempe Town Lake.

Four Peaks Oktoberfest gives patrons an opportunity to sport traditional German attire such as lederhosen and dirndls at Tempe Town Lake’s annual event.

the Bands contest on Saturday. While entry to the seasonal festival is free, sponsor Brown’s Amusements will bring adult and children’s carnival attractions. All-day passes to those activities are $33, which also includes a beverage and brat or other menu items. Children can enjoy Kinderfest throughout the weekend. Also on the docket are the Spaten 4v4 Soccer Tournament on Friday and Saturday, and Arizona Adopt a Greyhound’s Dachshund races on Sunday. Still, Oktoberfest is festive. “Every year we seem to evoke more and more characters that are in the German traditional dress,” Jones said. “All our international guests that come from all over the world are in their particular traditional dress, especially our sister city, Regensburg. We encourage it, we really like it when people start wearing their German fit. … I have three dirndls myself I pull out of the closet every year.” But while this event brings

the heart and soul of Germany to Tempe Town Lake, the festival is debuting a new concept this year: Superhero Sunday. Inspired by Comic Cons and events at other festivals, Four Peaks Oktoberfest wants to inject more family-friendly ideas into the popular festival. “We expect a lot of great superhero costumes as well as some variations of Comic Cons and we’re just going to make a big parade out of it and have a really good time on Sunday,” Jones said. “We’re hoping that everybody comes down for Superhero Sunday and enjoys the park. It’s so much fun.” Tempe Sister Cities, which is primarily volunteer-based, uses the event to raise funds for its program that sends high school seniors on 10-week international summer trips. Tempe’s Oktoberfest has been a success, and Jones expects it to continue. “Every year it’s just exciting,” Jones said. “It’s one of the things I think is the backbone of this successful event, and when it comes together I’m always impressed. The volunteers in our community who come together and do a professional job in areas they otherwise would not have expertise. Our community is amazing in how many volunteers come out and give their blood, sweat and tears to make this festival happen.”

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Although much of this food honors the German roots of Oktoberfest, traditional carnival treats such as corn dogs, turkey legs, funnel cakes and roasted corn, as well as Island Noodles will be available. “Although we want to focus on our German heritage and food items, anyone, including those with gluten-free diets, can find a plethora of choices,” Jones said. But it wouldn’t be Oktoberfest without music. Four stages – the Four Peaks Lakefront Stage, the Four Peaks East Lawn, the new Central Park Stage and the Spaten Polka Stage – will feature artists like the Wes Williams Band, Tridon, Fayuca, The Black Moods, The Bouncing Czechs, Fairy Bones, Mogollon and Banana Gun. “We’re so happy to provide four stages of entertainment, which allows us to do different programming,” she said. “At any one time, any person – cross-generational – should be able to find some music of their liking.” With classic rock, fledgling artists and polka divided among three of the four stages, the fourth – Central Park Stage – will feature karaoke on Friday night and a Battle of

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Schnepf Farms welcomes fall with Pumpkin and Chili Festival BY JALEN FONG Tribune Staff Writer

amily trips are always hard to plan around this time of year. The kids are back at school, work schedule is always hectic and family time always seems tough to come by. One destination that is always a hit this time of year is Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek with its annual Pumpkin and Chili Festival. “People love to come out here to create memories,” said Carrie Schnepf, co-owner of Schnepf Family Farms. “I love when families plan their vacations around this time. We see kids that have come here, grow up and now volunteer at the festival.” Schnepf Farms has been a Queen Creek fixture since 1941. “We remain a legacy for (our) community, (for) people to come see a real working farm,” said Mark Schnepf. The farm’s main crop is peaches, which it harvests between April and May. Schnepf Farms is also among the largest producers of peaches in Arizona. The Pumpkin and Chili Festival, which started in 1995, is a great way for families to

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The carousel at Schnepf Farms is undergoing renovation before the Pumpkin and Chili Festival.

spend quality time on the farm. “Everything takes place right here on our 40-acre farm. The farm is open for everyone to walk on through and see what we do,” he said. Ten acres of the farm are devoted to the corn maze. Each year, a prominent local celebrity, usually a professional athlete, is selected as the centerpiece for the attraction. Past honorees include Larry Fitzgerald, Charles Barkley, Luis Gonzales, Joey Lagano and Muhammad Ali. This year’s selection is recently retired Arizona Coyotes star Shane Doan.

“We loved it,” Schnepf said of the unveiling. “We loved having his family here and having Fitz and Gonzo coming out to surprise him.” The festival features farm-fresh foods ready to serve hungry festival goers. “All the food here is good here,” she said. “Of course, we have chili, corn, cornbread, ribs, hot dogs and a lot of pumpkins.” One hit menu item is pumpkin chili. “Every year, we’ll have a group of people saying, ‘I want some pumpkin chili, I want some pumpkin chili’ and I would have to tell them every year, ‘We don’t have it. We have pumpkins and we have chili,’” she said. “Finally, after one year I just told my husband, ‘We gotta start making the darn thing.’ “It probably took me like 10 times before I had a recipe that I felt complemented both the chili and the pumpkin very well.” The pumpkin chili became an instant hit and has been the go-to meal for festival goers ever since. “It’s been four years, and people are still wanting that pumpkin chili,” she said. Other than great food, the festival is home to many fun attractions for any ages. Just in the past year alone, Schnepf said, all attractions for kids have been revamped, starting

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Don’t knock Spam until you’ve tried this burger and slaw BY JAN D’ATRI Tribune Contributor

ant to change the subject from politics, how hot the weather is and the flu season? How about Spam? It seems as though everyone has an opinion about it. I’m convinced there are three groups of people

when it comes to Spam – those who love it, those who’ve never tried it and those who really like it but won’t admit it. Well, this recipe is for all three. It’s a Spam burger topped with a delicious sweet and sour slaw that’ll have you singing “Spam! Glorious Spam!” I’m not kidding you – it’s that tasty! Be prepared to be super surprised by this Spamtactular Sandwich!

Ingredients:

1 can Spam (Cut into 6 slices lengthwise) 8 ounces bacon 1 cup diced yellow onion 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided 2/3 cup apple cider vinegar 1/3 cup sugar Salt and pepper, to taste 4 cups thinly sliced white (green) and red cabbage 3 large eggs, beaten 1 1/2 cups Panko bread crumbs 1/4 cup vegetable oil Sweet and spicy mustard Lettuce leaves Hamburger or brioche bun 2-3 tablespoons of butter

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Cook bacon until crisp and rough chop. Sauté onion in skillet with 2 tablespoons of bacon grease. Cook over medium-low heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle onion with 1 tablespoon of flour. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Add vinegar and sugar; stirring until sugar dissolves. Season as desired with salt and pepper. Add cabbages and stir until they slightly wilt, about 1 minute. Add reserved bacon. Remove from heat and set aside. Slice Spam into 6 lengthwise pieces. Place flour, eggs and panko crumbs into three separate bowls. Dip each Spam slice into flour, then egg and then into the panko crumbs. Over medium-high heat, sauté the Spam slices in 1/4 cup of vegetable oil until golden brown on both sides. Remove Spam, slice bread in half and toast the bread in the hot skillet with a little butter. Spread mustard on both pieces of bread. Add lettuce leaf, Spam slice and spoon warm cabbage slaw over top. Cover with second piece of bread. Serve immediately.

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Join us on Sunday, Oct 29th from 3pm 5p at the Gold Canyon United Methodist Church for our Annual Community Fall Festival! Fun activities include the return of the mechanical bull, inflatables for the kids, hay wagon rides, children’s activities, great Sloppy Joes, a costume parade at 3:30pm, our favorite DJ - Matt Figueroa and for the first time A PIE EATING CONTEST!

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Beta Sigma Phi, a woman's cultural and social organization, is looking to reconnect with non-active members in the East Valley. New members are also welcome. Beta Sigma Phi is a non-college sorority, which offers "sisterhood" and "friendship" to women of all ages. You can never underestimate the importance of other women in your life. Contact: Gail Sacco at gailsacco@q.com

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Meetings/Events OPTIMIST CLUB Would you like to belong to an organization dedicated to improving children's lives in a variety of ways? Do you have a desire to give back to the community? If so, we are looking for new members & new ideas for fundraising! We have supported Sunshine Acres Children's Home for 60 yrs, we provide scholarships to students from local schools & we support the Children's Cancer Fund. If interested, contact Ann Crawford 480-234-1549 craftyanni@aol.com OR phxphntm@cox.net

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PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 2018 PROPOSED TRANSIT SERVICE CHANGES

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P O O L R E PA I R

Valley Metro service changes occur as a way to build and refine an effective regional transit system. Public input is requested on the following proposed service changes* and enhancements scheduled to take effect on April 23, 2018.

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Modify routes: 1, 30, 32, 44, 51, 59, 70, 77, 81, 112, 251, 514, 571, 573, 575, Central South Mountain East RAPID, Grand Avenue Limited, Scottsdale Downtown Trolley Extend routes: 32, 44, 51, 106 Modify trips: 106, 184 Frequency adjustments: 3, 19, Scottsdale Camelback Trolley

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Provide feedback October 16-November 17, 2017. Greater detail and an online comment card are available at valleymetro.org. Comments can also be emailed to input@valleymetro.org or mailed to:

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Telecommunications Facility Eco-Site, Inc. has submitted a request to the FCC to register a proposed approx. 70’ tall monopole (monotree) telecommunications tower with no marking or lighting system to be located at 701 S Perry Lane, Tempe, AZ 85281; coordinates of 33-25-23.116 N, 111-54-13.464 W. Interested parties may review the application by going to the FCC’s Antennae Structure Registration (ASR) website and entering the ASR application # A1090018. Members of the public may raise environmental concerns about the proposed structure by filing a Request for Environmental Review with the FCC. The FCC strongly encourages interested parties to file such requests online and instructions to do so can be found on the FCC’s Environmental Request page (http://www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest) or send to: Ramon Williams, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554. Requests should also be sent to: FDH Velocitel, ATTN: Richard Brainerd, 6521 Meridien Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616. In order for your comments to receive full and timely consideration, they should be received at the addresses above within 30 days of the date of this notice and reference FCC ASR file # A1090018.

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Valley Metro Community Relations 101 N. 1st Ave., Ste. 1300, Phoenix, AZ 85003 Public hearing: November 14, 2017 Open House: 5:00-5:30 p.m. | Hearing: 5:30-6:15 p.m. Valley Metro Boardroom 101 N. 1st Ave., 10th Floor, Phoenix For disability accommodations and alternative formats, call 602.262.7433 or email lsaldin@valleymetro.org. *Service changes are proposed at this time and will be finalized following the public comment period.

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Meetings/Events SENIOR SONGBIRDS LOOKING FOR MALE AND FEMALE SINGERS. If you are age 50+ and love singing and entertaining, we would be happy to have you check us out at one of our rehearsals. We are all volunteers and perform weekly at assisted living and care centers. We sing secular songs primarily from the 30's, 40's, and 50's, as well as patriotic and gospel songs, from September through May. We rehearse Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Pyle Adult Recreation Center, 655 East Southern Avenue, Tempe, AZ. For more information, call 480-775-0730.

candy, was first invented in the 1880s by George Renninger, a candymaker at the Wunderlee Candy Company in Philadelphia. ● At the turn of the

20th century, The Goelitz Confectionery Company began production and called the product Chicken Feed. Their boxes featured a rooster and the tagline “Something worth crowing for.” ● The company (now the

Jelly Belly Candy Co.,) has the longest history in the industry of making candy corn still using the original recipe. ● Candy corn is so popular that is it now available

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October

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