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Chandler players wary of ballpark BY KEVIN REAGAN Arizonan Staff Writer

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he sounds of gunshots, dirty needles bags of methamphetamine are conditions the players of Chandler Girls Softball League worry about on a regular basis. The league’s current practice facility, Folley Memorial Park at 601 W. Frye Road, Chandler, is falling into disrepair and getting to be too dangerous, according to Debbie O’Connell, one of the league’s coaches. She’s been with the league for the last

five seasons and claims Folley Park steadily deteriorated and its surroundings exceedingly worsened to the point where she’s had to cancel practices due to too much suspicious activity around the premises. “It’s just ridiculous the stuff that goes on during the day,” O’Connell said. This is why the league is hoping the city will follow through on plans made years ago to build a softball complex. Chandler’s 2008 General Plan recommended softball fields be added to Tumbleweed Park, yet the league has not seen them come to fruition more than a decade

later. The city said Tumbleweed’s master plan still includes the addition of four softball fields, but no funding has been authorized for them. When voters approved a 451-million bond in 2007, a good chunk of the money was reserved for building new recreational facilities. But then the Great Recession hit and most public projects were put on hold. As the economy slowly recovered over the following years, the city began utiliz-

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CUSD board confronts Twitter war, big crowd BY KEVIN REAGAN Arizonan Staff Writer

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handler Unified School Board member Lindsay Love is pushing back against her critics by engaging in a Twitter war with members of the Purple for Parents organization. For the last couple weeks, Love’s been tweeting incessantly and going after people she refers to as “trolls and bigots.” The digital exchanges escalated to insults being hurled by both sides and the formation of a fake Twitter account parodying Love. “These people coming after me aren’t mad because of a policy issue. They’re manufacturing issues with me because they’re mad that I’m black, a woman and in leadership,” Love wrote in a tweet on Dec. 27.

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Near;y 100 citizens and some students jammed the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board meeting room last Wednesday, Jan. 8, to comment principally on board member Lindsay Love, who is under attack on Twitter by some members of the group Purple Parents but who also drew a big number of supporters at the meeting. (Pablo Robles/Arizonan Staff Photographer)

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“Here we grow again!” someone in our office recently quipped. Yes, it’s true. In the business most pundits wrote off years ago, here at Times Media Group we continue to deepen our commitment to expanding our community-news footprint in the beautiful Valley of the Sun. This time, it’s here in Chandler. I don’t think I’ve been this excited about bringing out a publication since, well, the last time we did it two years ago in Scottsdale. In that case, similar to this one, we were inspired by the number of readers who were left without a paper when the Scottsdale Progress closed its doors in 2009. Now, we’ve brought back your hometown paper here in Chandler. As you likely know, The Chandler Arizonan is one of the oldest newspaper titles in Arizona, having served this community for more than 74 years before it was merged into another publication in 1986.

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that need-to-know is as prescient today as it was over 100 years ago. Whether you read it on a stone tablet, on a paper landing on your driveway, or at ChandlerNews. com, when you need the news there is no substitute for honest journalism, and just plain old facts. I sincerely hope you will embrace this publication, Steve T. Strickbine is pubisher of the revived Chandler Arizonan, which and use it to stay connectwill publish biweekly on Sundays. (Times Media Group) ed to the community. If you I like to think about how important have an opinion, use it to let such a paper must have been to the peo- everyone else in the area know by subple living right here in Chandler in the mitting an op-ed. If there’s something early 1900s. There was a lot happening you think we could be doing better, drop in that small cowboy town, and there me a line at steve chandlernews.com. wasn’t much of it that wasn’t chronicled Here at Times Media we love what we in the pages of the Arizonan. From ranch do, and I sometimes can’t believe I’ve been sales and election results to who was at it for more than 20 years. It just doesn’t responsible for backing over the fire seem like it could possibly be that long. hydrant near the Suhwaro Hotel, you Some things will indeed never change, would have read it here. and one of them is that time sure flies At Times Media Group, we believe when you’re having fun.

ing bond money on park improvements. Now the softball players believe it’s their turn to get some fields built out. The league’s begun circulating a petition and voicing their concerns before the Chandler City Council. O’Connell hopes something can be done relatively soon because she’s already seen a decline in league membership. The players don’t always feel safe at Folley Park, the coach said, and deserve to have a better place to play. The league began documenting worrisome items players found around Folley Park in the hopes of convincing city leaders to take action. They’ve so far taken photos of drug paraphernalia, gang graffiti and bloody toilets. “Our young girls shouldn’t have to be seeing the things they’re seeing,” O’Connell said. “The things they’ve been seeing is just horrific.” Data published by the Chandler Police Department show officers filed at least 55 reports for incidents at Folley Park during 2019. By comparison, Chandler Police had

Unhappy with conditions at Foley Memorial Park in Chandler are, from left: Back row: Debra O'Connell, Sharon Ormsby, Amy and Eric Wicoff, Maria Trask and Anne Wishart; Front: Annie and Ella Wicoff and Delaney Wicoff. ((Chris Mortenson/Arizonan Staff Photographer)

19 reports at Espee Park, 11 at Nozomi Park and seven at Pima Park during the same time frame. The city said it’s trying to reduce the homeless population around Folley Park

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Evidence of drug use at Foley Memorial Park abounds, such as a little baggie with what appears to be meth or cocaine and a hypdermic needle. Both were found by members of the Chandler Girls Softball League when they have showed up at the park to play. (Special to the Arizonan)

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with 30 homeless people around the park and most have accepted help. Folley Park, which was built in the 1970s in honor of boxer Zora Folley, was awarded about 857,000 in park improvements a couple years ago. The city recently installed covers over the field’s dugouts and 30,000 was spent on renovating the park’s bathrooms. But the softball community doesn’t feel this face-lift didn’t go far enough to upgrade the fields. Ella Wicoff, a 13-year-old softball player, said she knows other girls who have left the league or been discouraged to join due to Folley’s current conditions. “Girls are afraid to go to the bathroom alone,” Wicoff said. She can’t help but feel there’s a gender disparity between the number of fields available for baseball players compared to softball. It’s not fair girls don’t have the same level of access as the boys, Wicoff added. Softball players have 12 fields available

to rent from the city while baseball players have 21, according to the city’s website. “Our current fields are absolutely unacceptable for our girls to play on and we should have been given better fields years ago,” Wicoff added. The city’s parks department will be studying the needs of all its facilities this year in a comprehensive master plan assessment. The city said it encourages groups like Chandler Girls Softball to participate in the study and make their demands known. “In the meantime, we continue to communicate with Chandler Girls Softball and take measures to ensure the safe enjoyment of Folley Park by residents and sports associations,” a city spokesperson wrote in a statement. Chandler Councilman Matt Orlando, who’s been an umpire for the softball league, thinks the city should be able to find solutions to make Folley Park a better place to play. “We have to really take a hard look at what we could do with these fields,” the councilman said during a meeting last month.

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Love’s primary antagonist, Scott Weinberg, is an Ahwatukee resident and member of the Purple for Parents organization. The group formed a couple years ago in reaction to the Red for Ed movement. Weinberg and other Purple Parent members criticized Chandler Unified over how it implemented its equity and diversion program and Twitter usage to publicize their opposition. Weinberg, whose children attend Kyrene Schools, is also a regular critic of the district’s equity program while at Kyrene Governing Board meetings. Last fall he was ejected by the board during a meeting after he called its members “cowards.” During another Kyrene board meeting early last year, he complained the district’s science textbooks did not have enough white males represented in them. Chandler Unified is introducing equity initiatives meant to reduce performance and discipline disparities among different student demographics. Love publicly expressed support for these initiatives. But individuals like Weinberg chastised CUSD for equity training materials they consider to be racially divisive and counterintuitive. On Dec. 12, Weinberg asked Love on Twitter to provide examples of school policies that specifically target AfricanAmerican students. “If you spent less time harassing politicians, parents, teachers and children online and more time doing your own research, you won’t need to ask me,” Love told Weinberg after a back-and-forth

Chandler Unified board member Lindsay Love has pushed back on Twitter attacks against her by some Purple Parents members . (Pablo Robles/Arizonan Staff Photographer)

exchange. The feud continued with Love calling Weinberg a troll and he accusing Love of libel. “Not used to not having the power to stalk and harass women Scott It must be hard,” Love wrote in a tweet. Love went on to describe Weinberg as a misogynist who believes women “should be in the kitchen instead of active community leaders.” Weinberg fired back. “Make me a sammich,” Weinberg wrote in a tweet on Dec. 22. “And while you’re at it, make yourself a salad.” In an interview with SanTan Sun News, Weinberg admits he poked some fun at Love in his tweets. But he said he’s “shocked” by how his online feud with Love escalated and finds the board

member’s behavior “unethical.” “As an elected official, I think that’s part of the job – you open yourself to some criticism,” Weinberg said. “She has a real hard time handling that.” Love did not respond to requests for comment. Weinberg added Love blocked his profile on Twitter, preventing him from seeing her tweets. An elected official’s right to block critics on social media has come under legal scrutiny in recent years. The Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in July, President Donald Trump violated the First Amendment rights of individuals he blocked on Twitter. Because Trump uses Twitter to discuss presidential business, the court

education and the district’s equity initiatives. Attendees of the board’s three-hour meeting could almost be divided into two groups: those who support Love’s stances and those who don’t. Sarah James, a Mesa Public Schools teacher, belongs in the first group. She supports Love’s progressive advocacy and has not liked how her critics have rallied against the board member. “I have been horrified to see how they have talked about Ms. Love and believe the Chandler school district needs to come out in full support of her,” James said.

Love’s been the subject of online scrutiny from members of Purple for Parents, an education watchdog group, after she engaged in a Twitter spat with one of its members. Her online comments prompted some Purple Parent members to demand Love’s resignation during Wednesday’s board meeting for “unethical” behavior. Michelle Dillard, a Mesa mother who often appears at Chandler Unified board meetings, felt Love was suppressing the First Amendment rights of individuals she’s blocked on social media. “Her tactics amount to an attempt to sup-

ruled his profile should be accessible to all citizens. “We remind the litigants and the public that if the First Amendment means anything,” the judges wrote in their ruling, “it means that the best response to disfavored speech on matters of public concern is more speech, not less.” In a Dec. 6 tweet, Love explained her reasoning for blocking certain people. “Black women face terrible harassment in online spaces,” she wrote. “So yes, I blocked the people responsible for stalking and harassing myself and my family.” Purple for Parents members recently demanded Love abstain herself from any future decisions involving sex education because of her sister’s association with Planned Parenthood, which offers sexed programs. Local school districts were scrutinized in the past for having any association with the nonprofit medical provider. Conservatives lambasted the Tempe Union High School District in 2014, for inviting a sex-ed specialist from Planned Parenthood to meet with its school board. During a school board meeting last month, Love has said she won’t be recusing herself from any sex-ed decisions because Planned Parenthood has not had any business with CUSD. A search of CUSD records indicates the district has not had any recent matters tied to Planned Parenthood. Love further avowed her support for medically accurate, age-appropriate sexed curriculum and won’t be intimidated out of her stance. “I will not be bullied out of supporting what I believe to be true,” Love said.

Love’s lovers, haters fill up CUSD board meeting BY KEVIN REAGAN Arizonan Staff Writer

he Chandler Unified School District Governing Board started off 2020 with a raucous meeting attracting a packed house of citizens ready to give their thoughts on one particular board member. More than 80 parents, teachers and students asked to address the school board Wednesday night and many delivered comments aimed at board member Lindsay Love. Love has recently drawn the ire of critics for her public support of comprehensive sex

press free speech,” Dillard said. Love seemed to shrug off the resignation demands and chose not to publicly address the accusations of her critics. “I don’t really feel like I need to make space for them because I refuse to make space for racism and bigotry,” Love said. Plenty of Love’s supporters filled the board room Wednesday night, ready to vocalize their support for causes reflective of the school board member’s stances. It was a night full of cheering, booing and

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Chandler engineer sues over ‘burdensome’ regulations BY KEVIN REAGAN Arizonan Staff Writer

Chandler engineer is suing the state for government overreach after regulators threatened to slap him with a 6,000-fine for not registering his work. Greg Mills, owner of Chandler’s Southwest Engineering Concepts, is accusing the Arizona Board of Technical Registration of violating his constitutional rights in a lawsuit filed last month in Superior Court. Mills claims the board trampled on his due process rights by threatening to shut down his business of designing electronic circuits. “There are satellites in space using circuits I’ve designed. And yet Arizona says I can’t design something as simple as a flashlight or a battery-powered misting system without getting a useless license,” Mills wrote in a statement. Mills alleges he had been working as

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According to the lawsuit, Mills has more than 30 years of experience working as an engineer in the private sector. When the economy took a downturn in 2007, Mills branched off on his own to start a consulting business. Because Mills had previously worked through the manufacturing industry, the law did not require him to register as an engineer with the state.

The requirements to obtain registration include eight years of education or experience, passing two lengthy exams, and having a “good, moral character.” Mills did not work under any registered engineers throughout his industry experience, which his attorneys argue makes it difficult for him to satisfy the board’s requirements. “Because registration is irrelevant to

most engineers, an overwhelming majority of engineers – somewhere around 80 percent nationwide – do not pursue licensing as a principal engineer,” the lawsuit states. Furthermore, the laws prohibit license applicants from practicing engineering for two years before submitting their application. Mills argues he would have to close his consulting business before he could actually apply for registration. “It would take Greg months, if not years, to complete this application process, even assuming he was eligible to complete it in the first place,” the lawsuit states. All these requirements jeopardize the plaintiff’s economic liberty, his attorneys allege, and his ability to financially support his family. Arizona’s regulations are intended to ensure bridges and buildings are designed safely by qualified engineers. But Mills thinks rationale doesn’t apply to him since he only works on small-powered prototypes that go through a thirdparty safety analysis. The board did not respond to requests for comment but told other media outlets it plans a “robust defense” against the lawsuit’s claims.

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Around Chandler Fight against sex trafficking highlighted in Chandler

A Night of Hope – described as “an all-city worship and prayer night uniting city officials, more than 26 Valley churches and frontline organizations to equip families and communities to fight the practices of human trafficking – will be held at 5 p.m. today, Jan. 12, at A.J. Chandler Park in downtown Chandler. To mark National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Bethel Church of Chandler is hosting the free event to draw attention to sex trafficking and get the public involved in stopping it. Professional athletes, Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke, Street Light USA, A21, Survivors of War and the Dream Center are attending. The average age of entry into sex trafficking as a minor in Arizona is approximately 14 and the average life expectancy is seven years due to homicide and HIV/AIDS, organizers said. “Shedding light into the dark world of sex trafficking is the first step towards making change in our communities,” said Bethel Lead Pastor Mike Gowans. Arizona is not only a main destination for sex trafficking, but also a major transit point nationally and internationally. There are sev-

eral factors that make Arizona a focal point for sex trafficking. A Night of Hope aims to educate residents so they can be the eyes and ears in their neighborhoods and assist local organizations.

Seniors can audition for annual talent show here

Auditions will be held this week and next for Chandler’s annual Spice of Life Senior Variety Show. Adults over 50 who can sing, dance, or perform a talent to entertain an enthusiastic crowd are invited to audition for the show, held March 18 and 19 at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Avenue. Auditions are slated 2-5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, and 6-8 p.m. Jan. 22, at the Senior Center, 202 E. Boston Street. Auditions will be held for solo and group performances in vocals, dance, musical instruments or comedy. Acts cannot exceed five minutes, including set up and stage exit. Audition times will be scheduled from completed applications. General admission is 8 and goes on sale Feb. 1, at the Chandler and Gilbert Senior Centers.

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The City of Chandler’s Cultural Development Department hired Jillian Nakornthap for a newly created post of exhibits curator. Nakornthap will provide exhibition development and coordination for Chandler Museum, Gallery at the Chandler Center for the Arts and Vision Gallery, “lending to the continued growth of arts and culture in the City of Chandler,” a city spokesman said. Nakornthap has a bachelor’s of arts in art history from the University of California, Irvine, and a master’s in exhibition design from California State University, Fullerton. Her most recent position was at the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at George Washington University, she curated exhibitions and served as liaison for artists. Jody Crago, Chandler Museum administrator, called the position “an essential part of the team, helping to create in-house exhibitions to tell a story and create conversation. The position also

coordinates traveling exhibits.”

Chandler Chamber announces new board members, chair

The Chandler Chamber of Commerce board named Go Daddy customer development leader Molly Bell as its new chairwoman. Terri Kimble, President/CEO of the Chandler Chamber said, “Molly inspires others through example with her passion for excellence and her ability to create a culture of success through accountability and clarity of vision.” New board members include: Jackson Armstrong, Ginger Monkey; Hilen Cruz, Salt River Project; Jason Dawson, Local Listing Pro; Kurt Johansen, Western State Bank; Justin John, Great Western Bank; Mahes Prasad, Juncture Wealth Strategies; David Ralls, Commit Agency; Judge Jay Tibshraeny, former mayor; Farah Tuten, N P Semiconductors; and Jessie Vaca, Compass Christian Church.

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handler Pastor Ryan Gear is starting off this election year with a series of sermons dissecting some of the country’s most controversial political topics. Immigration, gun control, health care, climate change and abortion will all be examined by Gear in a five-week series the pastor calls “We Have Issues 2020.” He said he hopes the congregants of his nondenominational church, The Well, will approach these topics civilly and be willing to hear opposing viewpoints. “It helps us to model our faith to love our neighbors in a time when the United States appears to be more divided every year,” Gear said. “We can talk about issues that matter and we can also model what it looks like to love our neighbors.” Americans have become increasingly partisan over the last 25 years, according to surveys by the Pew Research Center, with Democrats and Republicans agreeing less and less on various issues. The political divide will likely deepen in 2020 as politicians seek reelection and

how religion does not always have to conflict with these issues. For example, Christianity has long had the perception that its followers denounce man-made climate change. A 2015 survey found only 28 percent of evangelicals thought human activity was warming the Earth’s climate while 64 percent of non-religious people thought humans were to blame. Gear said religion doesn’t have to conflict with environmental concerns Pastor Ryan Gear of The Well church in Chandler has picked and hopes his sermons can raise some controversial topics as subjects for sermons. (Pablo greater awareness of the issue. Robles/Arizonan Staff Photographer) “Faith does not have to be the enemy of science or vice versa,” the use religion as one of their talking points. President Donald Trump recently told pastor said. When Gear started The Well last year a crowd of evangelical supporters God was “on our side” and vowed to protect out of Hancock Elementary School, 2425 S. Pleasant Drive, Chandler, he wanted it religious rights. The Well’s series is not meant to per- to be a refuge for followers to think freesuade anyone to pick a side, Gear said, ly and critically about the world. “We’re not interested in creating a the goal is rather to get both sides to bethypocrite factory,” said Gear, explaining ter understand each other. Gear will spend each week present- how he doesn’t try to rigidly force cering both sides of a given topic and teach tain beliefs onto congregants.

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Chandler fitness studio brought sick kids cheer Delivering at Dignity Chandler Regional

Jabz Boxing, a full-body circuit workout utilizing boxing-inspired exercises designed specifically for women, partnered with HopeKids at its Chandler location last month to cheer families with children battling life-threatening medical conditions. Christmas trees were placed in its studio with ornaments that included a HopeKids family member’s name, age and gift request. Clients who wanted to participate took an ornament and purchase the gift. Jabz Boxing adopted five HopeKids families, and collected 86 gifts.

His style of preaching stems from a crisis Gear experienced in his 20s. He was raised under a fundamentalist Christian doctrine and started asking questions as young adult that conflicted with the church. “That crisis of faith showed me the importance of allowing people to be who they are,” he added. The Well’s creed describes itself as a welcoming place that invites congregants to express their faith and doubts. The church’s growing congregation of 125 people has a range of diverse backgrounds that helps each follower to broaden their perspective. It’s important for churches to encourage this type of healthy dialogue, Gear added, if America wants to see its democracy survive. “I’m concerned about the future of our country,” Gear said. “We are so polarized that it’s difficult to find any way forward that is lasting.” “We Have Issues” will take place each Sunday at 10 a.m. until Feb. 1. The sermons will be recorded and published online as videos and podcasts.

Screamery offering $1 ice cream cones this Wednesday

To celebrate “National Strawberry Ice Cream Day” on Jan. 15, The Screamery ice cream parlor, 140 N. Arizona Avenue, Chandler, will offer 1 strawberry ice cream cones noon10 p.m. Information: 480-597-3322 or thescreamery.com.

Thirsty Lion’s new Chandler locale seeks workers

Thirsty Lion Gastropub Grill is looking to fill 120 positions at its new Chandler Viridian restaurant, which opens next month. The Gastropub is looking to fill a variety of jobs, positions now through February. Employees at Thirsty Lion have access to benefits, including health insurance, 401K and meal discount program and offers career advancements and mentorship. Employees also have access to a job pool at its locations in Oregon, Colorado and Texas. Applications are online: thirstyliongastropub.com/career. Open interviews at Chandler Hyatt Hotel, 3535 W. Chandler Blvd., Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

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handler was ranked as the secondbest place in Arizona and the sixthbest in the nation to find work. WalletHub, a personal finance website, said Chandler beats out major metropolitan areas like Boston, Seattle and Denver. Scottsdale was the only other Arizona city to outrank Chandler, landing on WalletHub’s top spot. The country’s 150 most populated cities were judged by several factors including employment growth, average salary, housing affordability and unemployment rates. The number of jobs created in Chandler increased from 98,259 in 2015, to 114,398 in 2017. But the city still doesn’t have quite as many jobs as some of the neighboring cities. According to data collected by the Maricopa Association of Governments, Tempe surpassed the rest of the East Valley by being home to nearly 159,000 jobs; Scottsdale has about 153,000 jobs, Mesa has 143,000, Chandler’s got 117,000 and Gilbert reported 68,800. MAG predicts Chandler will have nearly 85,000 more jobs by 2040 and a residential population of 321,000. Lee McPheters, an Arizona State University economics professor, said there are several characteristics – taxes, infrastructure, population growth – that can impact a city’s job market. Most of the greater Phoenix area has some ideal conditions that’s allowed jobs to flourish, the professor added. But the Valley must still contend with negative factors like rising rents and a poor reputation for public education, he added. Companies looking to relocate to Arizona will typically examine how affordable a city will be for its workers and what type of education opportunities exist for families. Chandler tends to have a positive outlook when it comes to education with most of its public schools earning “A” or “B” grades from the state. But this portion of the East Valley has notably been getting more expensive for tenants as rents have been trending upward in the

last couple years. McPheters said diversity can also determine the fate of a city’s job market. The municipalities dependent on one type of industry can thrive when the economy’s doing great – but perish when it collapses. “Some might argue that a diverse mix of industries is desirable, and that is generally correct, yet some of the strongest job markets are in areas that tend to favor one industry,” McPheters wrote in a statement. Chandler’s employment sector is dominated by high-tech manufacturers like Intel and finance corporations like Bank of America and Wells Fargo. One potential advantage Scottsdale might have over Chandler is its abundance of health care jobs. Economists traditionally consider the health industry a favorable sector that’s capable of withering through a downturn in the economy. Scottsdale has more than 20,000 health care jobs thanks to the Mayo Clinic, CVS Pharmacy, and HonorHealth. Chandler’s top five employment sectors don’t include health care. Though much of Chandler’s economy is domineered by tech, Chandler Chamber of Commerce President Terri Kimble noted how the city’s jobs still have a wide range of diversity. “New ventures are opening every day here with opportunities in the trades, service and retail,” Kimble said. “Businesses are starting to learn how to sustain themselves in changing times, creating jobs that never existed even five years ago.”

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Money on lawmakers’ minds as they return to work BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

tate lawmakers return to the Capitol Monday to deal with something they appear to have plenty of: Money and who gets it. State tax collections have been running ahead of projections made when lawmakers adopted the 11.8 billion spending plan for the fiscal year that began last July 1. Projections suggest the state could end the fiscal year this coming June 30 with an extra 750 million or more, perhaps even approaching 1 billion. That’s money available for lawmakers to spend next budget year – and that doesn’t even take into account future collections. Any discussion will have to include more than how much there is. The more important issue is how much of that surplus is likely to recur in future years. Sen. J.D. Mesnard, R-Chandler, said the issue is simple: Don’t commit money now for projects and programs unless you’re sure the money will continue to be there. “Last I had heard, 30-ish percent, maybe 25 percent of the surplus is considered ongoing,’’ said Mesnard, who chairs the Senate Finance Committee. “So, we want to make sure that’s the pot that we’re commit ourselves into the future or to cut taxes in some sort of permanent way.’’ The balance, he said, is one-time money. “We can invest that in roads and onetime projects that are hugely helpful to our state but don’t commit us to some long-term obligation,’’ Mesnard said. That latter category is going to cover a lot of wish-list projects. Rep. T.J. Shope, R-Coolidge, wants the state to widen Interstate 10 from south of Phoenix into Pinal County. Shope said there is no reason for that 26-mile section to remain two lanes in each direction when everything on either side is three lanes. But the price tag on that could reach 500 million. Moreover, the state must negotiate the widening with the Gila River Indian Community since the highway runs through the reservation.

dropped from about 75 percent to just half that. “And we wonder why tuition has gone up,’’ Fernandez said. Voters actually may get a choice of funding measures. Others groups are crafting a plan to boost income taxes on the most wealthy under the premise that sales taxes are regressive – the poor pay a higher percentage of their income than the rich – and the simple political fact that it could be crafted so the higher tax rates kick in only at higher incomes, leaving most voters unaffected. There are some other educationrelated issues which may not have financial impact, including adding even more cash for counselors and providing more dollars to the state Department of Education to investigate misconduct allegations against Starting this week the halls of the State Capitol will be buzzing with activity as the Legislature begins a new session. teachers. (Special to the Arizonan) But the debate about the cash is Rep. Ben Toma, R-Peoria, is focused Consider: In the 2007-2008 school about more than how to spend it. largely on the other pot of funds, the sur- year the state put 5.2 billion into K-12 Toma said that a newly imposed sales plus that is likely to continue. education. Legislative budget staffers tax on internet purchases is bringing in There likely will be a push to put addi- estimate the figure for this year at 6.5 more than anticipated. So, he wants to tional dollars into K-12 education. billion. give some of that back. “We are committed to putting more And, on paper, the per-pupil aid went “We should be looking at additional dollars into the classroom every year,’’ from 4,996 to 5,762. relief for the taxpayers,” he said. gubernatorial press aide Patrick Ptak But if you consider the effects of inHis choice for where to cut told Capitol Media Services, promising flation, that 4,996 is now worth only “I will tell you that my least favorite tax “full details’’ when Ducey releases his about 4,685. is the property tax,’’ Toma said. budget, likely on Tuesday, Jan. 14. It’s not just Democrats focused on “And the reason for that is I really feel Toma has a specific target in mind: K-12 needs. that’s a hidden tax, that people don’t accelerate restoration of what’s called Sens. Sylvia Allen, R-Snowflake, and feel,’’ he explained. “They feel it, but they “district additional assistance.’’ Kate Brophy McGee, R-Phoenix, want don’t really realize that they’re getting That is a special allocation of state dol- to put a measure on the 2020 ballot to pummeled, if you will.” lars to schools to pay for things like com- increase the existing 0.6-cent state sales Mesnard is also focused on lower puters, books and buses. Only thing is, tax for education to a full penny – a move property taxes, particularly for business. lawmakers seeking to balance the bud- that could bring in an additional 550 Business property used to be assess get failed to fund it for years, including million to 600 million a year. for tax purposes at 25 percent of “full 117 million cut by Ducey his first year The trick, however, is getting her col- cash value,’’ essentially a rough approxiin office. leagues to agree to put it to voters. mation of market value. Prior tax cuts The governor has committed to restoThe funds raised would not just be for have taken that to 18 percent. ration of the full 372 million -- but not K-12. The plan would trim that again. until the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Toma Lawmakers from both parties say But the problem is that lowering taxes said that, given the state’s current finan- state aid to community colleges has not for one type of property increases the cial condition, there’s no reason to wait kept pace. In fact, the systems in Mari- burden for others – including homeownthat long. copa and Pima counties get no state aid ers. And that has political implications: House Minority Leader Charlene Fer- at all, though there has been funding for homeowners vote, businesses do not. nandez, D-Yuma, said that’s a start. But special programs. Mesnard envisions the state using she doesn’t believe that goes far enough And then there is the university sys- some of its surplus to make up the difgiven the cuts to public education since tem where the state’s share of the cost before the recession. of tuition for Arizona residents has LEGPREVIEW 13

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heckling as attendants took turns spieling at the lectern. They called for resolutions to protect the district’s equity program, while others celebrated the district’s announcement to stop using certain equitytraining materials described as “radical” by Fox News. The crowd’s rowdiness escalated so much that Chandler Police was called out to watch over the board meeting. Though Love was often mentioned throughout the night, some speakers had concerns about the district that went beyond one particular board member. Parents like Sarah Fanning told the board she was disappointed in the district’s abrupt decision to discontinue sex education for fifth and sixth graders. Chandler Unified announced last month it would no longer teach lessons on puberty and development for the younger grade levels. The district would instead provide parents with links to online videos that could supplement the classroom curriculum. Fanning and several other parents asked CUSD to restore the in-school curriculum so that all students will have a base knowledge about their changing bodies.

“We know no matter how uncomfortable we might feel, we need schools to help in providing this instruction,” Fanning said. State Rep. Isela Blanc, D-Tempe, told the school board she was surprised CUSD ended health education for younger students and urged them to reconsider in order to prevent students from falling victim to misinformation. Sex education was a reoccurring topic during Wednesday’s meeting with several speakers asking CUSD consider adopting a more comprehensive curriculum. The district presently uses an abstinencecentered curriculum, which Love does not find as effective. But some parents like Brad Bilski finds the district’s current curriculum, “Choosing the Best,” to already be comprehensive, effective and urged the board not to change anything. Despite the abundance of public input, the school board did not formally take any action related to sex education. Alejandra Merino, another Love supporter, urged the three other present board members to act more like their colleague and be a voice for students. “If you don’t, we will find someone to fill in those three seats,” Merino warned.

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ference so the tax bill on homeowners does not go up. Fernandez said don’t look for Democrat support. “A tax cut That’s not one of the things that’s on the table for us,’’ she said. Fernandez said lawmakers cut taxes by about 325 million last year with changes to things like the standard deduction on income taxes, a new tax credit of 100 per child and lowering the tax rates for those earning more than 26,500 a year.

Republicans justified the move as simply making up for the fact that changes in federal tax law increased the state tax liability for many Arizonans. The tax cuts, they said, avoided a “windfall’’ for the state. Fernandez said her constituents and those who provide and depend on government programs had a different take. “That last tax cut, I think it equaled 12 per person per year,’’ she said. “They would rather have a significant investment they could see,’’ Fernandez continued. “And that would be in public education and/or infrastructure.”

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11 Chandler schools earn extra state funds ARIZONAN NEWS STAFF

wenty-one Chandler Unified schools will receive an extra 3.4 million in funding for performing well on standardized tests. The Arizona Department of Education will be distributing 68 million over the next couple months to school districts across the state and Chandler Unified will get a significant chunk of the pie. CUSD Assistant Superintendent Frank Narducci said the district’s 3.4-million allotment is one of the biggest disbursements to a single district and an increase from the previous year. Thirteen CUSD schools qualified for about 2.2 million in results-based funding during the last fiscal year. The eight new schools that were eligible for the bonus money this year included Basha, Fulton, Hartford, Tarwater, Hull and Weinburg elementary schools, Shumway Leadership Academy and Willis Junior High. At least 50 percent of the money is re-

served for the 21 school sites to spend on teacher stipends, enrichment programs, new technology or professional development. Thirty-five percent of the funds is designated for salary initiatives. Narducci said Chandler Unified’s prior recipients have used this money to fund special positions like technology instructors at elementary schools. The district reserves 15 percent of the bonus money for replication grants that may be awarded to Chandler Unified’s other schools. If a campus did not qualify for the results-based funding, the district allows it to apply for a grant by demonstrating some sort of quality practice it wants to continue replicating. The results-based funding formula awards money to schools that have a certain number of students passing the annual AzMERIT exams in math and English composition. Schools scoring in the top 13 percent statewide receive 225 per student. Fifty-eight percent of CUSD students

passed the AzMERIT math exam in 2019, which was well above the statewide average. Schools receive 400 per student if more than 60 percent of its pupils come from low-income households. Though the formula takes into account a school’s socio-economic status, some education advocates feel the resultsbased funding unfairly creates deeper inequities in public education. The Children’s Action Alliance has pointed out how nearly half of the funding is awarded to higher-income schools. “This funding scheme based only on test scores drains our precious resources without addressing the overall school funding crisis and without making a bit of difference for the children facing the biggest challenges,” said Dana Wolfe Naimark, president and CEO of Children’s Action Alliance, in a statement. Among the 11 campuses Chandler Unified has listed as Title 1 schools – a federal designation given to low-income schools – three were eligible this year for results-based funding.

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Here are Chandler schools that will get extra money from the state. ACP Erie - 185,348 ACP Oakland - 157,725 Basha Elementary - 131,327 Carlson Elementary - 173,329 CTA Freedom - 125,577 CTA Goodman - 156,942 CTA Independence - 184,188 CTA Liberty - 140,487 Fulton Elementary - 190,384 Hartford Elementary - 152,848 Hull Elementary - 153,145 Jacobson Elementary - 195,105 Knox Gifted Academy - 142,266 Patterson Elementary - 219,965 Riggs Elementary - 192,271 Ryan Elementary - 166,354 Santan Elementary -- 149,331.33 Shumway Leadership Academy -94,048.67 Tarwater Elementary -- 177,074.50 Weinberg Elementary -- 167,194.73 Willis Junior High -- 195,275.05 Total = $3,450,194.08

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The Chandler Downtown Library at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of the month hosts "Crafts After Dark." This month was "Pixie Baskets" and next month, is tea light jars with book pages, followed, in order, by Scrabble tile coasters, trash bag holders, Duck Tape tot bags and cat toys. Joining the fun were: 1) Victor Peterson, 2) Sajana K.S., 3) Vicky Varga and Barbara Halter, 4) Aimee Klein and Carolina Duncan Paige, 5) Barbara Halter and Sanjana, 6) Carolina Paige, 7) Barbara Halter and 8) Chris Koeth and Sanjana.

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Limelight Theatre presenting ‘Legally Blonde’ musical ARIZONAN NEWS STAFF

he Limelight Performing Arts and Youth Theatre is kicking off the new year with a musical based on one of the most popular comedy films of the early part of this century. “Legally Blonde, The Musical” will be performed by a cast of largely Chandler and Gilbert teens Jan. 15-19 at the Mesa Arts Center. Show times are 7 p.m. Jan 15-18 with matinees at 3 p.m. Jan. 18 and 2 p.m. Jan. 19. Tickets can be purchased online at llpa.org/legallyblonde or at the box office at Mesa Arts Center. Like the 2001 movie that starred Reese Witherspoon, the musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods from a woman with a degree in fashion into 2 a law school grad. Elle is dumped by her boyfriend when he’s accepted into Harvard Law school because he is playing off the stereotype that she is a dumb blonde and he is too good for her. Hard at work rehearsing for "Legally Blonde, The Musical" are these young thespians, Unlike the Wither- all from Chandler: 1) Ava Wright; 2) Matt Kienitz; 3) Kayla King; 4) Ama Loukili; and spoon movie, how- 5) Zoey Hart. ever, the musical is an (Chris Mortenson/Arizonan Staff Photographer) “action-packed and “Playing Elle Woods in my high school’s exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances,” a spokes- production and now at Limelight is truly a dream. There’s a lot of pressure because woman for the Limelight Theatre said. And for some people who remember people will be coming to the show expectseeing the movie when it first came out, ing Reese Witherspoon. I’m not Reese consider this: Kylie Burge, the Perry Witherspoon, but I’m doing my best to High senior who plays the Witherspoon bring her spirit to this role. I’ve watched the movie dozens of times and have spent role, wasn’t even born yet. “My mom loved the movie and intro- my life studying her character.” Artistic Director Emma England said, duced me to it when I was young,” said Ky“Limelight shows are known for strong lie, 17. “I fell in love with the movie, too!” “When the musical was announced, dancing, but ‘Legally Blonde’ takes this MTV put on series called ‘The Search to a whole new level. The choreography for Elle Woods.’ My mom and I were ob- is complex and fast-paced and requires a high level of ability from our performsessed,” she said, adding:

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ers. We also have cool dancing mannequins and extremely challenging jumprope routines.” “The set design for this show is especially cool,” England added. “We have one giant set that’s 32 feet tall, 15 feet high and 10 feet deep. It’s basically like

a big Polly Pocket house and stays on stage the entire show. The set rotates and opens and shuts to match up with the right scene. This also means smooth and easy transitions between scenes and very few blackouts for the audience.” In all, 44 young people are part of the musical. Chandler residents and their schools who are part of the cast include Cole Blubaum, Tarwater Elementary; Natalie Cline, Santan Junior High; Zoey Hart, Elite Performance Academy; Matt Kienitz, Perry High; Layla King, Chandler High; Alyse Negroni, Hamilton High; Alina Pierzga, Chandler Online Academy; Remington Rathbun, Basha High; Sophia Sanchez, Santan Junior High; and Ava Wright, Bogle Junior High. Gilbert performers include Connor Besemer, Perry; Laine Bombard, Casteel High; Paola Crespo, Basha Accelerated Middle School; Marguerite Durma, Katie Wright and Paige Shanks, Mesquite High; Paige Erdmann, Chandler Prep; Jordan Gingel, Highland High; Sawyer Hauk, Quartz Hill Elementary; and Adele Johns, Arete Preparatory Academy. Other Gilbert young people include Isabella Lesinski and Eric O’Dell, both Perry; Garrett Lindsey, Hamilton; Eric O’Dell, Perry; Halle Prusse, Campo Verde; Isabel Vasquez, Corona del Sol; and Meredith Woodward and Kaitlyn Woodward, Gilbert Christian High. Several Mesa students also are in the production, including: Joshua Boenzi and Owen Grover, Red Mountain High; Vincent Farley, AAEC Early College High School; McKenna Henry and Kylie Neef, who are homeschooled; Jonathan Johnston, Benjamin Franklin High; and Hailey Laidig and Abby Springer, Heritage Academy Mesa; and Savannah Springer, Bush Elementary.

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Chandler Reiki Master publishes 2nd book ARIZONAN NEWS STAFF

handler author and Reiki Master Olivia Veloso has published an autobiography that she hopes will help readers “come to know, understand and accept what we are all about from the inside out.” The book, “Wherever You Take Me,” portrays events in Veloso’s life that “will seem unrelated” but eventually come together to show “everything is an integrated reality and that we are all connected in one way or another — making up the big picture in every chapter in our lives,” she said. “Many times we don’t even know that we are in search of anything,” Veloso said. “Often we are not even aware that we are being guided to rediscover a greater person than we could ever imagine ourselves to become.” A native of the Philippines who lived in Spain before moving to Arizona in 2007, Veloso has enjoyed considerable success with her first book, “On the Wings of Manifestations,” published by Amazon in 2017. She spent 10 months writing the second

Chandler Reiki Master Olivia Veloso has just published a second book aimed at helping readers see the interconnectedness of events in their lives. (Olivia Veloso)

book, which she said shows how she “was guided to cross the line that separates us from who we have become back to who we’ve come to be: where controlling our lives and our manifestations becomes unimportant and our human need to feel deserving comes to an end and instead, feel a

sense of belonging.” When she isn’t writing, Veloso teaches reiki, the Japanese practice of channeling reiki, or energy, for healing. She is a master of eight different systems of Reiki and has taught this practice for 24 years. A member of the Gendai Reiki Healing Association since the year 2000 and Gendai Reiki Network International in Japan, Veloso continues to teach Reiki and the Law of Attraction abroad, in Arizona and in other states. Veloso is also certified in other holistic fields and is an intuitive reader. “Although I do mention reiki in my story, and I explain why and how I was guided to learn Reiki, my first book in general is about my guardian angel experiences,” Veloso said, explaining why her first book focuses on her experiences with hers and “my journey through wanting to understand how life and the law of attraction work.” “Unlike other guardian angel books that compile stories from a variety of people, mine is based solely on my down-to-earth, everyday experiences and my success sto-

ries over 17 years,” Veloso said. “My greatest wish is for my story to reach and help as many people as possible to understand what we are all about and that they too can create and manifest what they want in their lives – open doors, offering the chance to talk to their guardian angels and receive the guidance we all have access to.” She said her second book “goes deeper and has more information on the law of attraction.” “My intention is to take my readers to another level of comprehension as to how and why life unfolds as it does and our relationship with the universe,” she said. “To be honest, writing my books is a miracle in itself because my English isn’t perfect and yet I was inspired to share what I had learned for myself,” she said, adding she has already scheduled numerous presentations of her book in the Philippines and Spain over the next few months. Information on Veloso’s Reiki and other holistic practices: 480-471-5891 or 480-266-4575 or e-mail ochiong@ hotmail.com

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Chandler can ‘zook-out’ on gourmet enchiladas BY KEVIN REAGAN Arizonan Staff Writer

nseasoned salsa sauce can be a source of insomnia for Aaron Pool. The restaurant entrepreneur often obsesses over the tastes and flavors of his menu items to the point where he will start to lose sleep over a bland salsa combination. “That’s what will keep me up at night,” Pool joked. He said this dedication to quality and consistency allowed his enchilada franchise, Gadzooks, to flourish in the Valley and prompt him to open a new location in Chandler. Known colloquially as the “Chipotle for enchiladas,” the fast-casual restaurant allows patrons to choose which meats, toppings and sauces go into the

Aaron Pool thinks Chandler is a perfect location for his latest Gadzooks restaurant. (Special to Arizonan)

rolled tortillas. Pool’s gourmet enchiladas and soups have carved out a niche in the Valley food scene since the first Gadzooks opened in 2013, resulting in lots of press coverage and glowing reviews from customers. “There are no words to describe what happened to me today,” one Gadzooks reviewer wrote on Yelp. “I went to this place for the first time and my life will never be the same!” One of the chain’s most popular items is its festival taco. It consists of a spicy cornbread and chicken mix - topped off with a blend of jalapeno-flavored ranch dressing and honey-vinaigrette guacamole. The cornbread is meant to add an extra layer of creaminess to the dish. Pool said the uniqueness of his business brand earned Gadzooks a special

type of reputation. It’s gotten to the point, he said, where a customer will recognize Pool in public and ask him questions about enchiladas. “We’re kind of a cultish brand,” Pool said. The new Chandler spot is located down the street from City Hall on the corner of Arizona Avenue and Frye Road. The city has the perfect demographics for another Gadzooks location, Pool said, and the right place to expand their presence in the East Valley. The arrival of Gadzooks adds another option to a growing list of eateries that have opened in Chandler’s downtown area within the last year. Over Easy, Hidden House, and Cheba Hut have all created a bundle of new flavors for downtown visitors to try. Pool’s success in the competitive res-

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My Sister’s Attic opens new store in Chandler ARIZONAN NEWS STAFF

hen Ann and Jenny Siner opened their first My Sister’s Closet in Phoenix nearly 30 years ago, they wanted more than just a clothing store. They wanted a way of giving back to the community. This weekend, they continued doing both as they opened My Sister’s Attic, a second Chandler location that compliments their My Sister’s Closet, a woman’s clothing store. The new Attic is the biggest one yet for the small empire stretching from Arizona into Southern California under the umbrella organization Eco-Chic Consignments, Inc. Eco-Chic is a family of three high-end designer consignment concepts—My Sister’s Closet for women, My Sister’s Attic for home furnishings and Well Suited

The new My Sister's Attic in Chandler is the growing company's biggest to date and features many unique home furnishings. It was scheduled to open yesterday, Jan. 11. (Special to Arizonan)

for men. Each store sells consigned items at 60 to 90 percent below retail value. Eco-Chic Consignments, Inc. has since grown into a 31 million business with 15 locations in some tony neighbor-

hoods. The company ranked no. 2,896 on the Inc. 5000 list. The new My Sister’s Attic was scheduled to open Saturday located off Ray Road and Loop 101 in the Raintree

Ranch Center near Whole Foods with a celebration, including a chance for customers to adopt a rescue dog. The 15,533-square-foot space is 30 percent bigger and replaces a My Sister’s Attic at Fulton Promenade in south Chandler. The Chandler My Sister’s Closet is located at 2915 S. Alma School Road. However, the Promenade will still be home to the Siners’ charity arm, My Sister’s Charities Thrift Store, 4985 S. Alma School Road. The new Attic store houses an array of never-before-seen items such as oneof-a-kind furnishings, rugs, accessories, home d cor, lighting, art, crystal, china and more. “We are so excited and thrilled to open this incredibly beautiful new and super convenient location of My Sister’s Attic

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taurant business seems unlikely considering the founder had little experience back when he started Gadzooks. He was a business student attending Arizona State University when he came up with the original idea for the restaurant. He was on vacation with his family and thought about the tasty enchiladas his mother used to make. “The light bulb went off,” he recalled. Taco shops are a dime a dozen in the Valley, but Pool noticed few had focused exclusively on the enchilada.

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in Chandler,” said CEO Ann Siner. Siner said the extra space in the new Chandler location will allow for more of everything they sell, adding, “We’re going into our 29th year in business and there’s no better time to show new and old friends how chic designer consignment shopping can be at our stores.” Through their more than a dozen consignment shops, the sisters donate extra

There’s only so much that can be done with tacos, he said, yet enchiladas offer more creativity for the culinary artist. “You’re putting in all these different layers of flavors, colors and textures,” Pool said. His mission was to redefine the enchilada to a level that would defy the customer’s expectations. Pool spent the following years crafting a business plan and experi-

items to local charities, said Ann. “We have always donated unsold goods to local thrifts and charities in Arizona and California,” she said. She added that they are also passionate about helping nonprofits that cater to women and animals. Ann, who has fostered hundreds of rescue animals, said she and her sister have donated more than 30 percent of their proceeds to organizations like the Arizona Humane Society, Helping Ani-

menting in the kitchen. Several days were spent cooking awful sauces, but Pool said he remained persistent until he found the right flavor profiles. Gadzooks doesn’t attempt to be one style of Mexican food, Pool added, he pursues flavors and ingredients from all over the world that blend well together.

So, it’s almost fitting that Pool used a non-Spanish word to name his enchilada business. “Gadzooks” is a German phrase meant to express shock or surprise. Pool said the phrase had the right sound for a restaurant name and was strange enough to get someone’s attention. Gadzooks doesn’t have any more locations opening in the near future, but Pool said the business is planning to form a partnership with Gilbert’s Agritopia Farm. Information: gadzooksaz.com, 602-279-5080.

mals Live On, Fresh Start and Southwest Wildlife Conservation. While some of the organizations were able to take the donated goods and sell them for a profit, Ann found some of the groups were losing money. That inspired the two sisters to open a thrift store for their unsold items and donating 100 percent of its net profits to the charities. In addition to the unsold items from their other locations, Ann said My Sisters’

Charities Thrift Store sells clothing and other goods that people have donated but don’t quite make the cut to be consigned. Ann, who has served on the boards of many of the organizations My Sisters’ Thrift Store works with, has seen how these groups spend their donations. Since the first store, the Siners expanded its business to include My Sister’s Attic, which sells home furnishings, and Well Suited for men. mysisterscloset.com.

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n an Oct. 2019 opinion piece in the Orlando Sentinel, four doctors and former U.S. Surgeon Generals called dementia the “top public health crisis” in an effort to call attention to the rapid rise of the disease. “Its scale is unprecedented and its numbers, already tragic, are growing rapidly,” they said. According to the Lancet Commission, around 50 million people worldwide have dementia, and this number is predicted to triple by 2050. “For those over the age of 65, the number living with the disease doubles every five years,” they said. “Five years is also how long we have before half of all Baby Boomers are over the age of 65 – paving the way for 14 million people living with dementia by 2050.” What is dementia? This is an umbrella term that covers several medical conditions, including

Alzheimer’s disease. It is marked by a progressive cognitive decline which includes memory loss and inability to think. Patients who have dementia miss appointments and phone calls. They may hear you and nod, but can’t remember what was said. In advanced cases, they won’t be able to even recognize their spouse, kids, friends and others close to them. Dementia is caused by sick and dying brain cells. There may be a build-up of toxic proteins the body can’t properly dispose of. According to the National Institute on Aging, ”many neurons stop functioning, lose connections with other neurons and die.” With Alzheimer’s disease, the neurons that have connections in the parts of the brain involved with memory are typically destroyed first.

How to reduce the risk The surgeon generals stated the latest research shows dementia “isn’t simply the inevitable result of statistical predetermination or old age, like gray hair or wrinkles.”

According to the recent Lancet Commission report, “around 35 percent of dementia is attributable to a combination of the following nine risk factors: education to a maximum age of 11-12 years, midlife hypertension, midlife obesity, hearing loss, late-life depression, diabetes, physical inactivity, smoking and social isolation.” Note excessive alcohol intake can increase the risk. However, there is a lot unknown about dementia and a simple prescription is to: get regular exercise, have loving relationships with family and friends, eat a healthy diet such as the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet and keep your brain active with games, hobbies and exercises.

Dementia can drive you broke Almost all seniors want to stay in their home as long as possible. However, when they either don’t have a loyal caregiver or the burden is too great, one moves to an assisted living facility, which can last for two to three years. According to the National Center for Assisted Living, 59 percent of all

assisted-living residents will eventually move to a skilled nursing facility with an average stay of 835 days. When you combine all of this, it’s not unusual for the family to have to pay for four to five years of long-term care, which can cost over 300,000. I’ve met families who had a relative with dementia stay in a nursing home for 10 years and the cost can double. Most senior families do not have this much saved, in addition to the 250,000- 300,000 estimated for an average retired couple to spend on other healthcare needs. With dementia, the mind can be gone but the body stays alive. Free Seminar: “7 Critical Actions to Take in Case of Dementia” will be held 10 a.m.-noon, Jan. 18, at Hyatt Place, 3535 W. Chandler Blvd, Chandler, near Chandler Fashion Center. Contact Dr. Harold Wong at 480-706-0177 or harold wong hotmail.com to RSVP. -Dr. Harold Wong earned his Ph.D. in Economics at the University of California/Berkeley and has appeared on over 400 TV/radio programs.

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Here’s hoping the 2020s aren’t like the 2010s BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Arizonan Columnist

nce you hit the far side of age 50, the coming of a new year ranks as a solemn moment. And the dawn of a new decade? It makes you take stock. After all, how many new decades are you likely to see once you’ve lived a halfcentury? Making it to 2050 means I’ll have lived to be 84. At best, I’m likely to see four more “it’s a new decade” celebrations. Let’s hope none of those are accompanied by the feeling created by the final days of the 2010s. I’d describe my state of mind and heart to you in great detail, except they frown on that sort of language in a family newspaper. It was something along the lines of goodbye and good riddance, except with saltier modifiers. They don’t let me write the headlines for these columns, but if I could it would involve enormous block type and six

words: The Decade America Lost Its Mind. Seriously, with the exception of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, can you think of a single thing better today than it was the day the calendar flipped from 2009 to 2010? Politics? Ha. Entertainment? Haha. The workplace? The world of sports? Fashion? Pop culture? The Internet? I don’t’ see it. We even managed to screw up carbonated water in the 2010s. Back in the day, seltzer used to be something your grandma drank in a Gin Rickey while gramps was away in Korea. Occasionally, you might order a vodka soda. Now sparkling water is everywhere, spiked with booze in White Claws and available in fancy flavors like LaCroix’s pamplemousse concoction. Just what the decade needed: Yet another way to secret incredibly expensive urine. Even fads were horrible in the 2010s. Remember people planking everywhere? Obsessing over Pokémon Go?

Posting idiotic Facebook videos featuring the “Ice Bucket Challenge?” And what about fidget spinners Still, nothing atrocious about the 2010s compares to the inherent awfulness of social media, at least in my book. For decades, Americans fretted about the loss of privacy to credit card companies, insurance conglomerates and telemarketers. Then we spent a solid 10 years telling everyone everything about our personal lives – what we had for lunch, where we went on vacation and what we think about every political figure and news story to come down the pike. As 2019 and the decade came to a close, I found myself missing the way we used to keep certain topics off-limits in American life. Remember when we didn’t discuss politics in polite company? Or ask people how much they weigh or how much money the earn? Now we don’t have to ask anyone about anything, because people volun-

tarily put it all out there. My New Year’s resolution going into what I hope will be the Roaring 2020s? I want some mystery back in my life. So, for this year I’ve resolved to swear off personal social media, both posting and reading. I’m hoping to leave obsessively checking Facebook and Twitter back in the 2010s, which is where we ought to leave many of the other nightmares we created for ourselves last decade. Here’s to no more avocado toast. No more ripped jeans. No more Spiderman or Full House reboots. No more pumpkin spice. No more Zumba infomercials. No more Ugg boots on men. No more Real Housewives of anywhere. No more endless chatter about “going gluten-free.” No more dabbing, Tebowing or twerking. No more Kardashians. No more Angry Birds or Candy Crush. And no more hipsters. They say the past is prologue. Let’s hope the story of the decade ahead isn’t a reboot of the dreadful 10 years just past.

(S.283/H.R.2693). It’s time for Congress to act is now. Half of all females age 50 and older are at risk of breaking a bone due to osteoporosis or low bone density. While osteoporosis is common, it is highly underdiagnosed and undertreated. Many people don’t know they have the disease until they break a bone. Broken bone recovery for someone with osteoporosis can present many challenges, including repeated fractures, hospitalizations, long-term care needs, and even death. Fortunately, there is hope. A brief, inexpensive test called dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry screening (DXA) is the gold standard for diagnostic testing. It

can help doctors know if their patients are at risk for osteoporosis. The DXA test is recommended for all women over 65 and those under 65 with risk factors, and for men at increased risk for osteoporosis. But fewer Arizonans are accessing this test since the Medicare reimbursement rate has dropped 70 percent since 2006. It’s no longer economically feasible for many clinicians to maintain the equipment and administer these tests. It also has hit the state’s bottom line, as treating the additional hip fractures alone has cost Medicare $58 million, according to Braid-Forbes Health Research, LLC,.A 2019 study in a peerreviewed journal found increasing DXA

screening could have substantial benefits, preventing 3.7 million fractures and reducing direct medical costs of osteoporosis by $55 billion through 2040. Increased access to DXA scans can help Arizonans and other Americans know their risk for osteoporosis and related fractures before a bone break, so they can get needed treatment and care. We call on our elected leaders in Congress to support increased access to DXA diagnostic testing and to sign on now to S.283 and H.R.2693. Lives are at stake. - Dr. Michael Maricic is a clinical associate professor at the University of Arizona. Dede Socha is a physical therapist and educator for American Bone Health.

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Hamilton girls’ basketball using teamwork for run at title BY BRITTANY BOWYER Arizonan Staff Writer

heck stats for the Hamilton Huskies’ girls’ basketball team and not one specific player will jump off the sheet as the program’s All-Star. That’s not to say the girls who make up Hamilton’s roster aren’t talented, it’s actually the opposite. Almost every single girl on the team has the ability to be a standout star, but they’re more worried about the team’s outcome than their own stats. “It’s probably the most unselfish group I’ve ever seen of high school kids. Usually, somebody wants more touches, more shots,” Hamilton coach Trevor Neider said. “They really buy into being a team. They’re a great group of kids.” The Huskies know their strength lies in their ability to work together and it shows on the court. As last year’s 6A state champions, many of the girls know what it takes to win a title and understand it’s greater than having one single player lead the team. They all understand that is how the Hamilton program works. “Last year’s team set a foundation,”

Hamilton junior Samara Curry said while the girls basketball team is adjusting to changes from last year’s championship squad, it’ll benefit them in the long run. (Pablo Robles/Arizonan Staff)

Senior Zakiirah King knows if the Hamilton girls’ basketball team is able to continue building off of what they already have in place now, they’ll have a legitimate shot at repeating as state champions. (Pablo Robles/Arizonan Staff)

Neider said. “They were a great group of kids who worked hard and this group has kind of taken off from there. This group is a talented group. “With winning last year, they know what their expectations are, they know what it takes and we’re trying to talk about doing all of the little things to get to the next level.” While sinking buckets and playing defense is all a major part of the game, it’s not everything. Success on the court also stems from a team’s ability to communicate effectively, pass the ball around to each other, create plays and set up shots. This is where Hamilton’s strong team bond comes in clutch. Their ability to mesh so well on the court Hamilton senior Victoria Davis knows the amount of effort each member of the comes from the relateam puts in will determine how successful they will be come playoffs. (Pablo tionships they’ve fosRobles/Arizonan Staff) tered with each other

off the court. The girls really feel like they have a family in their teammates and it shows. Despite losing some of the team’s key point guards from last year, the Huskies still look like a well-oiled machine out on the court. Junior Samara Curry said while this group is still adjusting to the changes, it’s helped everyone else continue to grow as players as they push themselves to take on new roles. “I think we’re figuring out how we’re newly going to play with each other without some of our other components, but it’s really coming together because we’re just all so close and when you have that team chemistry, it just all meshes really well,” Curry said. For senior Victoria Davis, the part of the team effort that goes into finding success is recognizing where players need to step-up and contribute more to help fill in some of the holes. “We lost a few seniors who had big roles, so it’s more stepping-up to the plate, taking their position and still leading the team to state,” Davis said. “We know we still have most of the same

people, and we know we can do it, it’s just doing the right things to get there.” Davis said part of how they are able to fill the holes is by knowing each other so well and knowing what their tendencies are so they can be there to play a supportive roll in the effort. “We always know we can rely on the other to have each other’s back,” Davis said. “We know if they’re going to do one thing, the others will be right behind so they can just kick it to them. We just know what each person is going to do and it’s easier to play like that.” Senior Zakiirah King knows if the team is able to continue building off of what they already have in place now, they’ll have a legitimate shot at repeating as state champions. However, King knows the team will have to remain mentally disciplined as the season continues if they want to see success. “We’re just looking to continuously play and not get in our heads and say ‘we won state.’ You know that’s awesome to have, but we’ve got a whole other year and we want to still continue to progress and collectively get better,” King said. Hamilton’s girls know the path to the championship will not be an easy one especially with other teams like Perry and Chandler in its division, but they know that working together will give them the best shot.

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Chandler fest presents international crop of films or have a huge budget to make movies. He’s learned to operate as a one-man operation, churning rom cult classics to political docuout several short films each mentaries, this month’s Chandler year with limited resources. International Film Festival promNavarro said he enjoys having the creative freedom to tell ises to deliver a diverse lineup of films whatever stories he wants and for local moviegoers. never having to stick to one The four-day event Jan. 17-20 will ingenre of film. clude 120 short and feature films by di“I just love telling stories,” he rectors from 35 countries – with visits said. “I usually don’t stick to the by some easily recognizable Hollywood same thing.” movie stars. The Chandler festival is a Free filmmaking workshops, red cargreat networking tool, Navarro pet events, an awards ceremony and added, because it allows filmpanel discussions are all on the program makers to learn from each othfor a festival that’s considered one of the er’s work. “As long as there are great fastest-growing in Arizona. venues like this and great fesIn addition to local storytellers, the tivals, then we can connect,” he festival will showcase the works of film- Hollywood notables and lots of local and international dignitaries are expected at the Chandler International Film Festival Jan. 17-20. (Special to Arizonan) added. makers from Singapore, Mexico, Canada, This year’s festival is expectEurope and Australia, ed to have a number of actors mance and an American boy who battles case films not only entertaining audi“That’s something unique,” said Mitesh attend and participate in audience disPatel, the festival’s founder and presi- ences but also educating them about the an ancient witch. Patel said among the 700 submissions cussions after their respective films. world’s diverse customs. dent, commenting on the large number Michelle Rodriguez, known for her “It’s important for people to see the his staff receives each year, he looks for of foreign films picked to screen in Chan- other cultures,” Patel explained. the uplifting stories with some sort of in- role in the “Fast and Furious” films, will dler. be presenting “Girlfight,” a sports drama The 2020 schedule includes tales spirational message at the end. When Patel started the festival in about a lonely Korean teenager, an unHis staff tries to avoid material that’s the actress starred in 20 years ago. 2016, he aimed to cater to a broad, inter- dercover Japanese samurai, an Irish ro- too dark or negative, he said, and atRobert Davi will have two of his film national audience. He wanted to showtempt to find lesser-known films never credits screened during the festival. Audiences can see his starring role in “Mott screened in Arizona before. Adolpho Navarro is one of the film- Haven,” an independent feature about makers selected to present a short film a fallen radio mogul, or his memorable supporting part as a treasure-seeking at this year’s festival. The Arizona native will screen “A Fa- crook in “The Goonies.” Other guests include Anna Chazelle, ther’s Fury,” a 40-minute action flick he shot around Chandler and Phoenix. Na- sister to Academy Award-winning divarro wrote, directed and acted in the film, rector Damien Chazelle, and actor Brian which tells a story of a father attempting Sacca, known for his appearances in “The Wolf of Wall Street” and “Kong: to rescue his kidnapped daughter. It’s a great story about overcoming ad- Skull Island.” Patel started the festival after moving versity, he said, and responding to unexto Chandler a few years ago and noticpected obstacles. Navarro grew up around Globe, making there was a lacking film presence in ing home movies on his dad’s camera the city. He had been producing and directing and admiring the works of Steven Spielfilms in Los Angeles before deciding to berg and Robert Zemeckis. After reading a book by director Rob- flee to a city with less traffic and smog. ert Rodriguez, a young Navarro realFilmmakers like Adolpho Navarro and actors will be flocking to the Chandler International Film Festival orgaized he didn’t need to be in Hollywood FILM FEST 27 nized byChandler resident Mitesh Patel. (Special to Arizonan) BY KEVIN REAGAN GetOut Staff Writer

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Chandler is a great place to live, Patel said, but it didn’t have anything for film buffs like him. He said he’s proud of the presence his festival has made in the East Valley and the platform it’s created for unknown filmmakers to tell their stories. “I just want to have people come and enjoy the films,” Patel added.

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What: Chandler International Film Festival When: Jan. 17-20 Where: Harkins Chandler Fashion Center Tickets: Ranges from $60 to $220 for four-day pass. Info: chandlerfilmfestival.com

Far left: Chandler International Film Festival organizer Mitesh Patel. Among the stars expected are Robert Davi, center, and above,“Fast and Furious” series mainstay Mellisa Rodriguez. (Special to Arizonan)

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Here are some featured films at the Chandler Film Festival and showtimes at Harkins Chandler Fashion Center.

uffaloed, p m an After getting accepted into a prestigious university, a young woman must find the funds to pay for her pricey tuition. She decides to become a debt collector and wages war with her town’s “kingpin” of debt collectors.

Undeterred, a m an This documentary explores the impacts of an increasing law enforcement presence along the U.S.-Mexico border by interviewing the residents of one small Arizona town. “Foster Boy,” noon Jan. 18. An attorney uncovers the corrupt practices of for-profit foster care agencies after he’s assigned to represent young man abused by the system. “Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the and, p m an

The life of Canadian musician Robbie Robertson is profiled in this rock documentary that traces his journey from a childhood spent in Toronto to his col-

laborations with Bob Dylan and Martin Scorsese.

irlfight, p m an A troubled teenage girl from Brooklyn channels her aggression toward the boxing ring to become a champion in the male-dominated sport. reed, p m an The inequities of wealth are on display in this satirical comedy about a billionaire fashion mogul and the poor garment workers who stitch his clothing.

The omads, p m an A Philadelphia teacher introduces his high school students to the sport of rugby. Sleeping in lastic, p m an A dark coming-of-age tale about a high school jock who becomes entangled in the lives of a mysterious woman and her psychotic boyfriend. lood on Her ame, p m an A woman’s life spirals out of control after she attempts to cover up an accidental death and ignore the demands of her troubled conscience.

ull Up L , a m an California’s underground meet-up culture is exposed in this documentary about a community of artists finding ways to spontaneously create things together within a fragmented society. Samurai Marathon , p m an A historical epic about a young ninja who goes undercover inside the court of an aging Japanese Lord and must find a way to earn his loyalty before the ninja’s true identity is revealed.

The oonies, p m an This 1980s cult classic features a group of young misfits who band together to find buried treasure that will save their neighborhood from being bought by rich developers. rdinary Love, p m an Liam Neeson and Lesley Manville portray a long-time married couple whose everyday routines are interrupted by a sudden cancer diagnosis. Driveways, p m an A lonely boy forms an unexpected friendship with the retiree who lives next door to his dead aunt.

Swallow, p m an A pregnant woman develops a strange compulsion to consume dangerous objects and must escape her husband’s controlling family to uncover the secret behind her obsession.

The Wretched, p m an A teenage boy, struggling with his parent’s imminent divorce, faces off with a thousand-year-old witch, who is living beneath the skin of the woman next door.

Slay the Dragon, a m an America’s gerrymandering problem is analyzed in this documentary about how the country’s elections have been hijacked by partisan politics for the last decade. remature, p m an A young woman falls in love with a mysterious outsider of her Harlem community just as she’s about to leave for college.

Mott Haven, p m an A former radio mogul teams up with a businessman to overthrow a thuggish building superintendent in the South Bronx.

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andy Patinkin was out to surprise fans with his latest concert entitled “Diaries,” with pianist Adam Ben-David. “It’s a very different concert than I’ve ever given,” said Patinkin, who comes to the Mesa Arts Center on Wednesday, Jan. 15. “In the past, it was all Broadway showtunes. This is mainly singer-songwriter material.” It’s the songs that are surprising. On his latest album, “Children and Art,” Patinkin performs songs by Randy Newman, Laurie Anderson, Lyle Lovett, Taylor Mac, Stephen Sondheim, Tom Waits, Rufus Wainwright and Faroese singersongwriter Teitur. The previous digital entry, “Diary,” includes a pair of Newman songs, one from Loudon Wainwright and another from his son Rufus Wainwright. Other songs are by Teitur, as well as one song each from Marc Bolan T. Rex), Stephin Merritt The Magnetic Fields) and Marc Anthony Thompson Chocolate Genius).

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The change came when Patinkin’s 30year musical collaborator, Paul Ford, retired. “I wasn’t sure if that meant I would have to as well,” Patinkin said. “I was busy doing Showtime’s) ‘Homeland’ and my ‘Homeland’ shooting schedule got more and more intense. I stopped doing concerts for years before it was just too much. “And then I missed the music. My friend Bob Hurwitz of Nonesuch) introduced me to Thomas Bartlett, who intro-

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duced me to all this new music.” Patinkin began to record the songs with Bartlett as producer and, naturally, the performer wanted to share it with audiences. “I put together a concert version of this new music that I tried out in New York in October and November of last year, and then to Australia, Hawaii and San Francisco. I finished the final season of ‘Homeland’ and I took it right back on the road.” He has 30 concerts in 28 cities and the tour ends February 14. He has a quick answer for how he balances his schedule. “I use my iPhone calendar.” Patinkin is well known for his portrayal of Inigo Montoya in the 1987 movie “The Princess Bride.” His other film credits include “Yentl” 1983), “Alien Nation” 1988), “Dick Tracy” 1990), “Wish I Was Here” 2014) and “Wonder” 2017). In addition to his role on “Homeland,” he has appeared in major roles in TV series such as “Chicago Hope,” “Dead Like Me” and “Criminal Minds.” Patinkin is a noted interpreter of the musical works of Stephen Sondheim and is acclaimed for his work in musical theater, originating iconic roles such as

Georges Seurat in “Sunday in the Park” and as Che in the original Broadway production of “Evita” Tony Award). After he finishes this jaunt, he’s “scheduled” a “nice, long rest.” “I haven’t had a rest for a long time and I purposely scheduled this concert tour so that when I finished the eight-year journey of ‘Homeland,’ it wouldn’t just be cold turkey. I could go into something that I love, which is my music, to just sort of give myself a nice transition.” Patinkin plans to travel and visit his children and family. “I’m going wherever anybody I love is,” he said.

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leads off new year with Leading Ladies

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tate 48 Theatre Company in Mesa is leading off the new year with a production of Ken Ludwig’s beloved farce, “Leading Ladies.” The production, Jan. 15-25 at The Fuse Box, 943 S. Gilbert Road, Mesa, features eight East Valley performers. With flamboyant characters and clever antics of mistaken identity, the troupe relates the story of two English Shakespearean actors whose careers are in a rut. “The show will give audiences so many big belly laughs,” said director Andrea McFeely, who also is co-artistic director of State 48. “We had a hard time getting through rehearsal some days because we were laughing so hard. Our cast delivers on every single punchline, every time.” Set in the 1950s, “Leading Ladies” centers on Jack and Leo and their resignation to performing “Scenes from Shakespeare” on the Moose Lodge circuit in Pennsylvania’s Amish country. But their luck changes when they hear that an elderly lady on her deathbed plans to leave her fortune to two long-

Hannah Van Holten stars as Meg in the State 48 production of "Leading :Ladies." (Katy Springer)

lost English nephews. Jack and Leo put their acting skills to the test, resolving to pass themselves off as her beloved relatives and get the cash.

Their scheme starts to unravel after they arrive and learn that the old woman designated two nieces and not nephews as her beneficiaries. They swap their slacks for petticoats in hopes of securing the windfall. Leo falls head-over-heels in love with the old lady’s vivacious niece and caretaker, Meg, who’s engaged to the local minister. “At its core, the show is about finding your identity and being true to yourself, but the story is told in such a bizarre and hysterical way,” said Karli Kemper, coartistic director of State 48. “The comedic timing and chemistry of our performers is truly something to behold, especially when you consider that they’re such a hodgepodge of background and experience.” The cast of “Leading Ladies” includes a retired school counselor, an IT technician, an analyst for Arizona State University, an art teacher and ballet dancer, and four college students. Most bring years of performance experience to their roles, while others are newer to the stage. To give something extra to the production, McFeely and Kemper also cast a

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quartet of teenage girls to serve as the technical crew. The catch is that they handle set and scene changes while donning 1950s-era garb and singing barbershop renditions of songs like “In the Still of the Night” and “Get a Job.” “There’s a wealth of talent among the performers in our youth musicals and plays,” said McFeely. “This seemed like a great way to recruit them for our tech team and heighten the enjoyment for our audiences.” Cast members from Gilbert include Hannah Van Holten Meg), Ethan Cooke, Bryce Dilullo Jack), Kylee Webb Audrey) and Robyn Tye-Lennex Florence). Mesa performers include Keith Aspinall Duncan), Daniel Brugger Doc) and Justin Kemper Butch). Ethan Cook Leo) lives in Tempe. The singing tech crew includes Grace Davis, Averi Williams and Grace Schwenn, all from Mesa, and Erin Garner from Gilbert. “Leading Ladies” plays Jan. 15-25 with nightly performances at 7 p.m. and Saturday matinees at 3 p.m. Tickets are $14 and can be purchased at state48theatre.com/tickets. Information: state48theatre.com.

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Buffalo Cheddar Chile Dip takes you deep into deliciousness

ou love jalapeno poppers. You love great Mexican dips. Now you can have them both with this cheesy, slightly spicy dish that gives you no choice but to dive in and indulge. The Buffalo Cheddar Chile Dip is so simple to whip up, bake up and gobble up for those game day watch parties or for any get-together. It’s also one of those recipes that you can adapt, adjust and add to for more kick. This dip combines crispy bacon bits, shredded grilled or rotisserie chicken and several kinds of cheese. When creating this recipe, I came across Alouette Spicy Jalapeno Spread in the deli section of the grocery store and decided to add it to the shredded cheddar and jack cheeses as well as the cream cheese. It’s optional, but it does add a spicy yet

Ingredients: 10 slices bacon, cooked crisp and chopped fine 2-3 chicken thighs or breasts, grilled and shredded 1 (8-oz.) cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup sour cream 1 container Alouette Spicy Jalapeno Spread (Optional) 2 jalapeños, minced or 1 (4oz) can diced jalapeños 1 (7oz) can diced green chiles 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar, plus ½ cup for topping 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack, ½ cup for topping 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350º. Cook bacon crisp. When cooled, chop bacon. Grill chicken and then shred. (If desired, shred a store-bought rotisserie chicken.) In a large bowl, stir together cream cheese, mayo,

creamy texture. If you want the dip to have more heat, just add more diced jalapeños or green chiles. Love bacon? Just add more. I baked this dip in a cast-iron skillet and served it right from the pan with lots of corn tortilla chips and some homemade flour tortilla chips. It can also be served with crostini, crackers or cut vegetables. This Buffalo Cheddar Chile Dip is worth the deep dive into deliciousness. sour cream, cheese spread, cheddar and jack cheeses, jalapenos, green chiles, bacon, chicken, garlic powder, salt and pepper. (Reserve some shredded cheese, bacon and jalapeno for topping.) Transfer to an 8-inch oven-safe skillet or baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup each of cheddar and Monterey Jack, cooked bacon, and jalapeño. Bake until dip is golden and bubbly, about 25 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips.

How to make Homemade Flour or Corn Tortilla Chips

Stack several tortillas on top of each other and cut into triangles. Repeat until all tortillas are used up. Heat vegetable oil to about 350 degrees. Carefully drop the triangles into the oil and fry for a few seconds. With tongs, turn the triangles over and fry until golden brown. Transfer the chips to a paper towel and sprinkle with salt. Serve with Buffalo Cheddar Chile Dip. Watch my how-to video: jandatri.com/recipe/ buffalo-cheddar-chile-dip.

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ANNOUNCING THE SRP ELECTIONS ON APRIL 7 • ANUNCIO DE LAS ELECCIONES DE SRP EL 7 DE ABRIL On Tuesday, April 7, 2020 (“Election Day”), owners of qualified land or individuals who have been appointed by the trustee(s) to vote qualified land held in a qualifying trust will have an opportunity to vote for members of the governing bodies of the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (the “District”) and the Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association (the “Association”), collectively “SRP.”

SALT RIVER PROJECT AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT AND POWER DISTRICT ELECTION Your District vote gives you an opportunity to elect the officials who make decisions that have an impact on the quality and cost of electricity.

An identification is “valid” unless it can be determined on its face that it has expired.

On April 6, 2009, the District Board of Directors elected to institute the alternative election process described at A.R.S. §48-2384.01. As a result, ballots may only be obtained by mail or at the SRP Voting Center.

List 2: Sufficient ID without a photograph that bears the name and address (two required) • Utility bill of the voter that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election. A utility bill may be for electric, gas, water, solid waste, sewer, telephone, cellular phone or cable television. • Bank or credit union statement that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election • Valid Arizona vehicle registration • Indian census card • Property tax statement • Valid Tribal enrollment card or other form of Tribal ID • Arizona vehicle insurance card • Recorder’s certificate • Valid United States federal, state or local government-issued ID • Voter registration card • Any mailing to the elector labeled as “Official Election Material”

Requests for early voting ballots will be accepted beginning Jan. 5, 2020. Prior to that date, applications to be placed on the Permanent Early Voter List can be submitted and be in effect for the April 7 election. To request an early voting ballot, visit the SRP website at srpnet. com/earlyballot or call (602) 236-3048 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. In addition, an early voting ballot may be requested in person from the Corporate Secretary’s Office located at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early voting ballots will be mailed beginning March 11. The last day to request an early voting ballot by mail is March 27 at 5 p.m. Early voting ballots may be returned by mail in the self-addressed stamped envelope provided or in person at the SRP Voting Center located at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 11 through April 6, and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, April 7. On Election Day only, early voting ballots may also be returned to either of the following two off-site ballot drop-off locations which will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. (no voting, just early voting ballot drop-off): the SRP West Valley Service Center, 221 N. 79th Ave., Tolleson, AZ, 85353, and the SRP Southside Water Service Center, 3160 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ, 85210. Early voting ballots must be received no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day.

An identification is “valid” unless it can be determined on its face that it has expired. All items from List 2 may be presented to the poll workers in electronic format, including on a smartphone or tablet. List 3: Mix and match from lists 1 and 2 (two required) • Any valid photo ID from List 1 in which the address does not reasonably match the election register accompanied by a non-photo ID from List 2 in which the address does reasonably match the election register • U.S. passport and one item from List 2 • U.S. military ID and one valid item from List 2

You may also vote in person at the SRP Voting Center located at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 11 through April 6, and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, April 7.

There will be a logic and accuracy test of the electronic vote processing and tallying equipment to be used in the election. The test will be open to eligible electors and will take place at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31.

In determining eligibility to vote, ownership of qualified land is determined as of Dec. 29, 2019. Lands held in certain trusts may be voted if an individual elector is appointed by the trustee(s) of the trust in accordance with trust voting requirements that can be viewed by visiting the SRP website at srpnet.com/elections or by calling the SRP Election Information Line at (602) 236-3048.

For additional information regarding the 2020 election or how to be added to the permanent early voting list for future elections, visit the SRP website at srpnet.com/elections.

Electors must also be qualified, registered Arizona voters as of March 9, 2020. Electors may cast one vote for each at-large position, seats 11 and 13, on the Board of Directors. Votes for all other positions are cast on an acreage basis.

List 1: Sufficient photo ID, including name and address (one required) • Valid Arizona driver license • Valid Arizona non-operating identification license • Tribal enrollment card or other form of Tribal ID • Valid United States federal, state or local government-issued ID

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Cuando llegue a votar al Centro de Votación el día de las elecciones, debe anunciar su nombre y lugar de residencia al funcionario electoral y presentar una forma de identificación de la Lista 1 o dos formas diferentes de identificación de la Lista 2 o la Lista 3. Lista 1: Identificación con foto, que incluya nombre y dirección (una es requerida) • Licencia de conducir válida de Arizona

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Este aviso se publica por orden de la Junta Directiva y de conformidad con A.R.S. §48-2384.01.

Una identificación es “válida” a menos que se determine que ha sido expirada.

LÍMITES DE VOTACIÓN

Early voting ballots may be returned by mail in the self-addressed stamped envelope provided or in person at the SRP Voting Center located at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 11 through April 6, and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, April 7. On Election Day only, early voting ballots may also be returned to either of the following two off-site ballot drop-off locations which will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. (no voting, just early voting ballot drop-off): the SRP West Valley Service

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El 6 de abril de 2009, la Junta de Gobernadores de la Asociación, eligió instituir el proceso de elección alternativa descrito en el Artículo X, Sección 20 de los Estatutos de la Asociación. Como resultado, las boletas solo se pueden obtener por correo o en el Centro de votación SRP. Las solicitudes de boletas de votación anticipada se aceptarán a partir del 5 de enero de 2020. Antes de esa fecha, las solicitudes que se colocarán en la Lista Permanente de Votantes Tempranos pueden presentarse y estar en vigor para las elecciones del 7 de abril.

El 6 de abril de 2009, la Junta Directiva del Distrito eligió instituir el proceso de elección alternativa descrito en A.R.S. §48-2384.01. Como resultado, las boletas solo se pueden obtener por correo o en un Centro de votación SRP.

Las boletas de votación anticipada pueden devolverse por correo en el sobre sellado con su dirección que se proporciona o en persona en el Centro de Votación de SRP ubicado en el Edificio de Administración de SRP, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, de lunes a viernes, 8: 30 a.m. a 5 p.m., del 11 de marzo al 6 de abril, y de 6 a.m. a 7 p.m. el día de las elecciones, el 7 de abril. Solo el día de las elecciones, las

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Habrá una prueba de lógica y precisión del procesamiento electrónico de votos y el equipo de conteo que se utilizará en la elección. La prueba estará abierta a los electores elegibles y se llevará a cabo en el Edificio Administrativo SRP, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, a las 4 p.m. el martes 31 de marzo.

• Identificación válida emitida por el gobierno federal, estatal o local de los Estados Unidos

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El martes 7 de abril de 2020 (“Día de las elecciones”), los propietarios de tierras calificadas o individuos que hayan sido designados por el administrador fiduciario para votar en tierras de un fideicomiso calificado tendrán la oportunidad de votar por los miembros del gobierno organismos de Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association (la “Asociación”), y el Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (el “Distrito”), colectivamente “SRP”.

Las solicitudes de boletas de votación anticipada se aceptarán a partir del 5 de enero de 2020. Antes de esta fecha, las solicitudes que se colocarán en la Lista Permanente de Votantes Tempranos pueden presentarse y entrar en vigencia para las elecciones del 7 de abril.

Una identificación es “válida” a menos que pueda determinarse que ha expirado. A cualquier elector que no proporcione identificación suficiente no se le emitirá una boleta electoral regular, pero recibirá una boleta provisional y tendrá tres (3) días hábiles después de la elección (antes de las 5 pm del viernes 10 de abril) para proporcionar una identificación suficiente al SRP Secretario Corporativo, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, para que se cuente su boleta provisional.

Para obtener información adicional sobre las elecciones de 2020 o cómo agregarse a la lista permanente de votación anticipada para futuras elecciones, visite el sitio web de SRP en misrp.com/elecciones.

Para solicitar una boleta de votación anticipada, visite el sitio web de SRP en misrp.com/boletatemprana o llame al (602) 2363048 de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m. Además, se puede solicitar una boleta de votación anticipada en persona en la Oficina del Secretario Corporativo ubicada en el Edificio Administrativo SRP, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m. Las boletas de votación anticipada se enviarán por correo a partir del 11 de marzo. El último día para solicitar una boleta de votación anticipada es el 27 de marzo a las 5 p.m.

Phoenix/Scottsdale

APACHE BLVD.

El voto de su distrito le brinda la oportunidad de elegir a los funcionarios que toman decisiones que tendrá un impacto en la calidad y el costo de la electricidad.

• Pasaporte estadounidense y un artículo de la Lista 2

• Tarjeta de inscripción tribal u otra forma de identificación tribal

• Licencia válida de identificación no operativa de Arizona

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« UBICACIÓN DEL CENTRO DE VOTACIÓN SRP: SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281 del 11 de marzo al 6 de abril, de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m. Día de las elecciones, 7 de abril, de 6 a.m. a 7 p.m. • SOLO UBICACIONES DE DEVOLUCIÓN DE BOLETA DE SRP (sin votación, solo entrega de boleta): SRP West Valley Service Center, 221 N. 79th Ave., Tolleson, AZ, 85353, y SRP Southside Water Service Center, 3160 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ, 85210 Abierto solo el día de las elecciones, 7 de abril, 6 am– 7 pm.

Center, 221 N. 79th Ave., Tolleson, AZ, 85353, and the SRP Southside Water Service Center, 3160 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ, 85210. Early voting ballots must be received no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day. You may also vote in person at the SRP Voting Center located at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 11 through April 6, and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, April 7. Positions up for election are one position on the Board of Governors in each of voting districts 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 and three positions on the Council in each of voting districts 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9. All Association positions have four-year terms. The map above shows the voting boundaries of the Association. In determining eligibility to vote, ownership of qualified land is determined as of Dec. 29, 2019. Lands held in certain trusts may be voted if an individual voter is appointed by the trustee(s) of the trust in accordance with trust voting requirements that can be viewed by visiting the SRP website at srpnet.com/elections or by calling the SRP Election Information Line at (602) 236-3048. Voters must also be at least 18 years of age. Votes for all positions are cast on an acreage basis. For additional information regarding the 2020 election or how to be added to the Permanent Early Voting List for future elections, visit the SRP website at srpnet.com/elections. This notice is published by order of the Board of Governors and in accordance with the Association By-Laws.

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Una identificación es “válida” a menos que pueda determinarse que ha expirado. Todos los artículos de la Lista 2 pueden presentarse a los trabajadores electorales en formato electrónico, incluso en un teléfono inteligente o tableta.

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To request an early voting ballot, visit the SRP website at srpnet. com/earlyballot or call (602) 236-3048 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. In addition, an early voting ballot may be requested in person from the Corporate Secretary’s Office located at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early voting ballots will be mailed beginning March 11. The last day to request an early voting ballot by mail is March 27 at 5 p.m.

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On April 6, 2009, the Association Board of Governors elected to institute the alternative election process described in Article X, Section 20 of the Association By-Laws. As a result, ballots may only be obtained by mail or at the SRP Voting Center. Requests for early voting ballots will be accepted beginning Jan. 5, 2020. Prior to that date, applications to be placed on the Permanent Early Voter List can be submitted and be in effect for the April 7 election.

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El gris indica tierras no votables. Llame al (602) 236-3048 para ver si es elegible para votar.

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Al determinar la elegibilidad para votar, la propiedad de la tierra calificada se determina a partir del 29 de diciembre de 2019. Las tierras en ciertos fideicomisos se pueden votar si el fideicomisario del fideicomiso designa a un elector individual de acuerdo con los requisitos de votación del fideicomiso. puede verse visitando el sitio web de SRP en misrp.com/elecciones o llamando a la Línea de información de elecciones de SRP al (602) 236-3048.

• Factura de servicios públicos del votante con fecha dentro de los 90 días de la fecha de la elección. Una factura de servicios públicos puede ser de electricidad, gas, agua, desechos sólidos, alcantarillado, teléfono, teléfono celular o televisión por cable.

VOTING BOUNDARIES

When you arrive to vote at the Voting Center on Election Day, you must announce your name and place of residence to the election official and present one form of identification from List 1 or two different forms of identification from List 2 or List 3.

También puede votar en persona en el Centro de Votación de SRP ubicado en el Edificio de Administración de SRP, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m., del 11 de marzo al 6 de abril, y 6 am a 7 pm el día de las elecciones, el 7 de abril.

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This notice is published by order of the Board of Directors and in accordance with A.R.S. §48-2384.01.

IDENTIFICATION AT THE VOTING CENTER

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An identification is “valid” unless it can be determined on its face that it has expired. Any elector who does not provide sufficient identification shall not be issued a regular ballot, but shall receive a provisional ballot and will have three (3) business days after the election (by 5 p.m. Friday, April 10) to provide sufficient ID to the SRP Corporate Secretary, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, in order for their provisional ballot to be counted.

Positions up for election are one position on the Board of Directors in each of voting divisions 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9; two at-large Board of Directors positions, 11 and 13; and three positions on the Council in each of voting divisions 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9. All District positions have four-year terms.

Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, de lunes a viernes, 8: 30 a.m. a 5 p.m., del 11 de marzo al 6 de abril, y de 6 a.m. a 7 p.m. el día de las elecciones, el 7 de abril. Solo el día de las elecciones, las boletas de votación anticipada también pueden devolverse a cualquiera de los siguientes dos lugares de entrega de boletas fuera del sitio, que estarán abiertos de 6 a.m. a 7 p.m. (sin votación, solo entrega de boletas de votación anticipada): el Centro de Servicio SRP West Valley, 221 N. 79th Ave., Tolleson, AZ, 85353, y el Centro de Servicio de Agua SRP Southside, 3160 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ, 85210. Las boletas de votación anticipada deben recibirse a más tardar a las 7 pm el día de las elecciones.

Para solicitar una boleta de votación anticipada, visite el sitio web de SRP en misrp.com/boletatemprana o llame al (602) 236-3048 de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m. Además, se puede solicitar una boleta de votación anticipada en persona, en la Oficina del Secretario Corporativo ubicada en el Edificio Administrativo SRP, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m. Las boletas de votación anticipada, se enviarán por correo a partir del 11 de marzo. El último día para solicitar una boleta de votación anticipada es el 27 de marzo a las 5 p.m. Las boletas de votación anticipada pueden devolverse por correo en el sobre sellado con su dirección que se proporciona o en persona en el Centro de Votación de SRP ubicado en el Edificio de Administración de SRP, 1500 N.

boletas de votación anticipada también pueden devolverse a cualquiera de los siguientes dos lugares de entrega de boletas fuera del sitio, que estarán abiertos de 6 a.m. a 7 p.m. (sin votación, solo entrega de boletas de votación anticipada): el Centro de Servicio SRP West Valley, 221 N. 79th Ave., Tolleson, AZ, 85353, y el SRP Southside Water Service Center, 3160 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ, 85210. Las boletas de votación anticipada deben recibirse a más tardar a las 7 p.m. el día de las elecciones. También puede votar en persona en el Centro de votación de SRP ubicado en el Edificio de Administración de SRP, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m., del 11 de marzo al 6 de abril y de 6 a.m. a 7 p.m. el día de las elecciones, el 7 de abril. Las posiciones para la elección, son una posición en la Junta de Gobernadores en cada uno de los distritos electorales 1, 3, 5, 7 y 9 y tres posiciones en el Consejo en cada uno de los distritos electorales 1, 3, 5, 7 y 9. Todos los puestos de la Asociación tienen períodos de cuatro años. El mapa de arriba muestra los límites de votación de la Asociación. Al determinar la elegibilidad para votar, la propiedad de la tierra calificada se determina a partir del 29 de diciembre de 2019. Las tierras en ciertos fideicomisos se pueden votar si el fideicomisario del fideicomiso designa a un votante individual de acuerdo con los requisitos de votación del fideicomiso puede verse visitando el sitio web de SRP en misrp.com/ elecciones o llamando a la línea de información

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Public Notices T F Eco-Site, Inc. has submitted a re uest to the CC to register a proposed approx. 75 tall monopole telecommunications tower with no marking or lighting system to be located at 10153 E Hampton Ave in Mesa, AZ 85209 coordinates of 33-23-16.58 N, 111-36-44.18 W. Interested parties may review the application by going to the CC s Antennae Structure Registration ASR website and entering the ASR application A1151439. Members of the public may raise environmental concerns about the proposed structure by filing a Re uest for Environmental Review with the CC. The CC strongly encourages interested parties to file such re uests online and instructions to do so can be found on the CC s Environmental Reuest page http://www.fcc.gov /asr/environmentalre uest or send to: Ramon Williams, ederal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554. Re uests should also be sent to: DH Infrastructure Services, 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 CC ASR file A1151439. ANNOUNCE ENT OF INTENT TO STU ESA ONE AREA WIT IN T E CIT OF ESA ARICOPA COUNT A The lood Control District CD of Maricopa County is conducting a floodplain delineation study DS for the previously unstudied Zone D area within the City of Mesa. This study will result in establishment of floodplain within the Zone D area. CD conducts floodplain delineation studies to identify and refine areas that are sub ect to flooding by a 100-year flood. These floods have a 1 chance of occurring in any given year. The Zone D area is approximately 10.2 s uare miles and roughly bounded by Meridian Road to the east, Baseline Road to the north, Ellsworth Road to the west, and Ray Road to the south. The first phase will study the portion north of Elliot Road, approximately 4.1 s uare miles. The area south of Elliot Road may be studied in a second phase at a later date. nce the study is complete, impacted property owners will be notified and be able to review the results online. The results will be used by the City of Mesa to regulate development within the floodplain. The study will be submitted to the ederal Emergency Management Agency EMA for updating EMA s lood Insurance Rate Maps which are used to determine federal flood insurance re uirements and rates. Information on the study can be found on the CD website at http://apps.fcd.maricopa.gov/ Pro ects/ pro ects-structures-details/379/. Any relevant technical information or comments can be sent to Jordan Carey at 2801 W. Durango Street, Phoenix, AZ 85009 or Jordan.Carey maricopa.gov. Published: East Valley Tribune, Jan. 12, 2020 / 27306

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PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Chandler Housing and Redevelopment Division is pleased to announce the opening of the Housing Choice Voucher HCV Program Wait List. The HCV Program also known as Section 8 is a rental housing subsidy program funded by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist low-income individuals and families with the cost of rent and utilities. Pre-applications for the HCV Program will be accepted beginning 8 a.m. MST Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 through noon 12 p.m. MST Monday, eb. 10, 2020. Who can apply: All families and individuals. How to apply online: Apply at chandleraz.gov/applyforhousing. Applicants MUST complete B TH steps of the process: 1 Create an online account and 2 Complete a pre-application. How to obtain a paper pre-application: In person at 235 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler AZ 85225 call 480-782-3200, 711 via Arizona Relay Service, TT English 800-367-8939 or Espa ol 800-8422088 fax 480-782-3220 email chandler.housing chandleraz.gov or mail re uest to Housing and Redevelopment ffice, Mail Stop 101, P. . Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 85244-4008. How to submit completed paper pre-application: In person at 235 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225, fax 480-782-3220, email chandler.housing chandleraz.gov, or mail to Housing and Redevelopment ffice, Mail Stop 101, P. . Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 85244-4008. ral language translations in any language are also available and in those situations, the pre-application can be submitted by phone. What you will need to apply: Information for all household members to include: irst, Middle, and Last Names birth dates and total gross annual income from all sources. We will not ask you to verify any information on the pre-application. Verification of household information will only be re uired during the eligibility process. We encourage all interested applicants to apply. Household Income must not exceed: 1 person--$25,500, 2 persons--$29,200, 3 persons--$32,850, 4 persons--$36,450, 5 persons--$39,400, 6 persons--$42,300, 7 persons--$45,200, 8 persons-$48,150, 9 persons--$51,050, 10 persons--$53,950. Placement on the wait list: 4,000 pre-applications from the applicant pool will be placed on the wait list by random selection lottery . Pre-applicants not selected will have to reapply for assistance when applications are open again. Reasonable Accommodation Re uests: Persons with a disability or those who re uire auxillary guide services should contact our office in person at 235 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225 call 480-782-3200 or 711 via Arizona Relay Service, TT English 800-367-8939 or Espa ol 800-842-2088 fax 480-782-3220 email chandler.housing chandleraz.gov or mail re uest to Housing and Redevelopment ffice, Mail Stop 101, P. . Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 85244-4008. Language Assistance: Persons with limited English proficiency are entitled to language assistance with written or oral communication. These services are available at no cost. To obtain language assistance, contact our office by calling 480-782-3200. or more information, refer to the AQ section on the website at chandleraz.gov/affordablehousing or contact us in person at 235 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225 call 480-782-3200 or 711 via Arizona Relay Service, TT English 800-367-8939 or Espa ol 800-842-2088 fax 480-782-3220 email chandler.housing chandleraz.gov or mail to Housing and Redevelopment ffice, Mail Stop 101, P. . Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 85244-4008. Completed pre-applications will only be accepted beginning 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27, through noon Monday, eb. 10. Please contact us for more information. The City of Chandler Housing and Redevelopment Division is committed to fully complying with all state, federal, and local laws involving non-discrimination and e ual opportunity.

A ISO P BLICO La Divisi n de Vivienda y Redesarrollo de la Ciudad de Chandler tiene el placer de anunciar la apertura de la Lista de Espera del Programa de Vales de Elecci n de Vivienda HCV por sus siglas en ingl s . El Programa HCV tambi n conocido como la Secci n 8 es un programa de subsidios para la vivienda de arrendamiento financiado por el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos, con el fin de ayudar a individuos y familias de ba os ingresos con el costo de la renta y de los servicios p blicos. Las presolicitudes del Programa HCV ser n aceptadas desde el lunes 27 de enero de 2020 a las 8 a.m. tiempo est ndar de la monta a hasta el lunes 10 de febrero de 2020 al mediod a 12 p.m. tiempo est ndar de la monta a . Qui n puede hacer una solicitud: Toda familia e individuo. C mo hacer la solicitud en l nea: Haga su solicitud en chandleraz.gov/applyforhousing. Los solicitantes DEBEN completar AMB S pasos del proceso: 1 Crear una cuenta en l nea, y 2 Completar una presolicitud. C mo obtener una presolicitud en papel: En persona en 235 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler AZ 85225 llamando al 480-782-3200, al 711 v a el Servicio de Relevo de Arizona, TT en ingl s al 1800-367-8939 en espa ol al 1-800-842-2088 por fax al 480-782-3220 por correo electr nico a chandler.housing chandleraz.gov o enviando una solicitud por correo postal a: Housing and Redevelopment ffice, Mail Stop 101, P. . Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 85244-4008. C mo presentar una presolicitud f sica llena en papel: En persona en 235 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225, por fax al 480-782-3220, por correo electr nico a chandler.housing chandleraz.gov, o por correo postal a: Housing and Redevelopment ffice, Mail Stop 101, P. . Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 85244-4008. Tambi n hay interpretaci n oral disponible en cual uier idioma, y en dichas situaciones, las presolicitudes se pueden hacer por tel fono. Lo ue usted necesitar para hacer su solicitud: Informaci n de todos los miembros de su hogar, incluyendo: Nombre, segundo nombre y apellido fecha de nacimiento y el ingreso anual total bruto de toda fuente. Nosotros no le pediremos ue usted verifi ue cual uier informaci n en la pre solicitud. La verificaci n de la informaci n del hogar ser re uerida s lo durante el proceso de elegibilidad. Nosotros animamos a todos los solicitantes interesados para ue hagan su solicitud. Los Ingresos del Hogar no deben ser m s altos de: 1 persona--$25,500, 2 personas--$29,200, 3 personas--$32,850, 4 personas--$36,450, 5 personas--$39,400, 6 personas--$42,300, 7 personas-$45,200, 8 personas--$48,150, 9 personas--$51,050, 10 personas--$53,950. Colocaci n en la lista de espera: 4,000 presolicitudes del grupo de candidatos ser n colocadas en la lista de espera por medio de una selecci n al azar loter a . Los presolicitantes no ue no sean elegidos tendr n ue volver a solicitar la asistencia cuando se vuelva a abrir el proceso de solicitudes. Solicitudes de Adaptaciones Razonables: Las personas con una discapacidad o a uellas ue re uieran servicios auxiliares de gu a, se deben comunicar con nuestra oficina en persona en 235 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225 llamar al 480-782-3200 al 711 v a el Servicio de Relevo de Arizona, TT en ingl s al 1-800-367-8939 en espa ol al 1-800-842-2088 por fax al 480-7823220 por correo electr nico a chandler.housing chandleraz.gov o enviando una solicitud por correo postal a: Housing and Redevelopment ffice, Mail Stop 101, P. . Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 85244-4008. Asistencia con el Idioma: Las personas con un dominio limitado del idioma ingl s tienen derecho de recibir asistencia con el idioma en comunicaciones orales y por escrito. Estos servicios est n disponibles sin costo alguno. Para obtener asistencia con el idioma, llame a nuestra oficina al 480-782-3200. Para m s informaci n, consulte la secci n de Preguntas recuentes AQ en el sitio web chandleraz.gov/affordablehousing comun uese con nosotros en persona en 235 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225 llamando al 480-782-3200 al 711 v a el Servicio de Relevo de Arizona, TT en ingl s al 1-800-367-8939 en espa ol al 1-800-842-2088 por fax al 480-782-3220 por correo electr nico a chandler.housing chandleraz.gov o por correo postal a: Housing and Redevelopment ffice, Mail Stop 101, P Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 85244-4008. Las presolicitudes llenas s lo se aceptar n desde el lunes 27 de enero a las 8 a.m. hasta el lunes 10 de febrero al mediod a. Por favor comun uese con nosotros para m s informaci n. La Divisi n de Vivienda y Redesarrollo de la Ciudad de Chandler est dedicada a cumplir completamente con todas las leyes estatales, federales y locales ue envuelvan no discriminar y las oportunidades e uitativas. Published: East Valley Tribune, January 12, 2020 / 27419

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