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he controversial verdict that cleared a former Mesa police officer of murder in a dramatic shooting captured by a body cam spared Philip “Mitch” Brailsford from a potential prison sentence, but the case is far from over for Mesa taxpayers. Mesa still faces millions of dollars in potential liability in a federal wrongful death lawsuit filed by Laney Sweet, the widow of Daniel Shaver, 26, a Texas pest control worker who was seen in the disturbing video begging for his life as he crawled in the hallway of an East Mesa hotel on Jan. 18, 2016. Sweet is seeking damages of more than

$100 million. Brailsford, 27, shot the unarmed father of two, after Shaver appeared to reach behind his back. Lawyers for Sweet say Shaver was trying to pull up his loose-fitting gym shorts, but Brailsford and former Sgt. Charles Langley said they feared he might have been reaching for a gun. The city fired Brailsford a couple of weeks after the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office took the unusual step of charging him with second-degree murder and negligent manslaughter. A jury found him not guilty of both crimes in early December, after Brailsford’s defense attorney argued he was following his See

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t’s almost time to buy Girl Scout cookies again in the East Valley and around the state. Girl Scouts in Arizona will take part in the Girl Scout Cookie Program from Jan. 22 to March 4. During that time, more than 13,000 girls in central and northern Arizona will walk around neighborhoods and set up booths in front of stores to sell cookies. They are learning entrepreneurial skills in the large, girl-led business. The icing on the cookie season is the Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council is almost done with its five-year, $18-million Campaign for Girls in Arizona. GSACPC serves about 75,000 square miles, or two-thirds of Arizona, offering programs for girls in over 90 communities, including Indian reservations and military installations in the central and northern areas of the state. At least 1,000 girls in Chandler are planning to sell Girl Scouts cookies, and thousands more across the East Valley will be doing the same. Girl Scout Troop 1553 leader Sabrina Smith in Chandler said the cookie program teaches valuable lessons. “Girl Scout cookie season is important to me because it teaches girls so many basic and essential lessons,” Smith said. “It teaches them to manage money, interact with their customers and how to run an ad campaign. Most importantly, though, it teaches them self-confidence.” Some Girl Scouts in Troop 1553 also value the cookie-selling experience. “I think selling cookies is important because girls learn important life skills they can use later in life,” Addison Shapiro said. Popular cookies are coming back this year. The Girl Scout S’mores cookie introduced last year is returning. It has a crunchy graham sandwich cookie with a marshmallow and chocolate filling. Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Trefoils, Do-si-dos and Savannah Smiles also will be available again. For the third consecutive year, some Girl Scouts will sell a limited amount of gluten-free Toffeetastics. The cookies cost $5 per box, except for Toffee-tastics and Girl Scout S’mores, which will be $6 a box. Girls will get to engage with their communities on Walkabout Wednesdays, when Scouts are urged to walk around

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Girl Scouts in Chandler and other areas of the Valley and state will start selling cookies in a few days. Among those selling will beGirl Scout Troop 1553 members (front row from left): Isabella Navarro, Spencer Wareing, Dori Alexander and in back row (from left): Addison Lahr, Ella Loguda, Jane Spellman, Devangana Shah, Addison Shapiro and Lauren Watson.

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their neighborhoods, with an adult supervising them, selling cookies door-to-door. They also will be urged to visit customers who have bought cookies in the past. Scouts and their customers are invited to post pictures of their walkabout cookie sales on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag WalkaboutWednesday and utilizing the tag @GSACPC. Girl Scouts will get online business experience with Digital Cookie, an educational, web-based platform that lets girls operate and manage their Girl Scout Cookie business online. In its fourth year, the Digital Cookie platform continues to help Girl Scouts stay current with relevant programming, giving them the chance to enhance their technological and entrepreneurial skills. The goal is to prepare them to be leaders in the 21st century.

This season, GSACPC has kicked off a new local partnership with rideshare company Lyft to help promote sales of Girl Scout cookies. More than 100 full-time Lyft drivers will publicize the Cookie Finder app on big branded magnets on their vehicles and on business cards they will give to passengers. “To add to the fun, Lyft plans to purchase nearly 250 boxes of cookies for their drivers to serve customers during National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, which is Feb. 23 to 25,” GSACPC director of development Christina Spicer said. Once again GSACPC will team up with Fry’s, Bashas’ and Safeway grocery stores, which will provide local troops with the opportunity to sell cookies this season. To find a booth at an area grocery store, visit girlscoutsaz.org/cookiefinder.

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said Laura Ladd Poff, Walmart senior manager of corporate communications, via email. The announcement came on the same day that Walmart heralded the recent tax reform bill passed by Congress and signed by the president and announced plans to increase wages, expand maternal and parental leave benefits and issue bonuses to some employees. Despite the Walmart announcement, the national closures should have a limited affect on the East Valley as major retailers already closed locations in the area during and immediately after the Great Recession, said Brad Douglass, associate vice president at Cushman & Wakefield’s Phoenix office. “I don’t think the East Valley is going to experience a lot of closings, because a lot of that has already happened,” he said. Douglass said that, overall, retailers in the East Valley have performed well over the last several years and the sector performed well over the holiday season. Much of this success has been driven by non-traditional uses in retail spaces. Medical users – like doctors, dentists, orthodontists and urgent cares – are increasingly interested in moving into retail space and have picked up the slack for compa-

nies that left throughout the recession. The food and beverage industry is also driving retail growth as Phoenix-area restaurateurs move east in search of alternatives to the crowded central Phoenix marketplace. “A big focus that I think is playing out in the East Valley is a lot of the hip and local flavor restaurants are becoming over saturated in Arcadia and Central Phoenix and are now realizing there are lots of opportunities in downtown Gilbert, Queen Creek, downtown Chandler, south Tempe and east Mesa,” Douglass said. He added, “I think that will grow as others see the success of those pioneers who have made those (inroads).” He also expects developers and retailers to keep their eyes on emerging markets like downtown Chandler and Gilbert near the Agritopia development at Ray Road and the Loop 202 freeway. “Downtown Chandler is a new one to watch,” Douglass said. “A lot of people in Chandler were envious of what downtown Gilbert did a number of years back, and I think the City of Chandler has done a lot to revitalize and redevelop (the area) with its own little revitalization of downtown.” He pointed to the $25 million Overstreet development – which will feature a Flix Brewhouse microbrewery and movie theater – as an example of growth in the

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A billboard advertises the Sam's Club at Arizona Avenue and the San Tan 202 in Chandler. On Jan. 11, Walmart said it would be closing 63 Sam’s Club stores across the country, including the store at 1375 S. Arizona Ave.

area. In Gilbert, the fate of the Epicenter project – which will function as a commercial hub for the Agritopia residential community – could influence similar development throughout the East Valley. “It will be interesting to watch once (Epicenter) breaks ground,” Douglass said. “It could lead to other mini urban cores in the Southeast Valley.” Despite the influx of positive indicators, pockets in the East Valley are still struggling to attract retail users. “Ever since the recession, parts of mesa and really particularly north Mesa … and

downtown Mesa and the surrounding area has seemed to struggle with the aging centers that are in need of redevelopment,” Douglass said. He added that there is certainly an opportunity for redevelopment there but the area will likely need the introduction of a large employer or higher education user to spur new development. “(In the East Valley) vacancies are certainly highest and net absorption is lowest (in these areas),” he said. – Reach Wayne Schutsky at 480-898-6533 or wschutsky@timespublications.com.

Want to track legislators, legislation? Here’s how. BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

ant to keep tabs on your lawmakers and not even have to get out of your pajamas? You can – if you have a computer. A website maintained by the Arizona Legislature has a full rundown of proposed new laws, amendments to proposals and even the roll-call votes in committees and on the floor. But it’s even more interactive than that. One function of the website allows people not only to watch hearings but sign in to “testify’’ for or against measures, all without making the trek to the Capitol. It starts at the main legislative webpage: www.azleg.gov. On the main page is a calendar of events. But the real detail starts under the “bills’’ menu. Here, the new bills are listed by number, in batches of 50, divided between House and Senate bills. Want more information on any of

them? Clicking on the specific bill presents several options, including an overview, the status of where it is in the process, and a documents button where you can see the introduced version and, as the session goes on, added amendments and changes. There’s also a section called “RTS Current Bill Positions.’’ That’s a list of who has signed in for or against the measure, a feature that does not usually get filled until a bill is scheduled for a hearing. More about that in a minute. Not sure of the bill number? Enter a keyword in the search. So, for example, if you were to put in the word “marriage,’’ three bills already filed for the session would pop up: HB 2006, setting a minimum age to wed; HB 2031, which deals with what factors a judge considers in determining spousal maintenance in divorce, and HB 2075, dealing with orders of protection. More bills can be filed in the next few weeks. You can view the measure in PDF or HTML format. And when a bill gets set

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People in parts of Mesa, Chandler and Tempe residents can easily keep track of Legislative District 18 state Sen. Sean Bowie, state Reps. Mitzi Epstein, center, and Jill Norgaard.

for a hearing, there’s a link to a staff explanation of what it would do. Also on that main page are links to the agendas of upcoming standing committees. That enables you to poke through what hearings are coming up and what bills are on that day’s agenda. And what if you have something to

say? One option is to drive to the Capitol, sign in to speak and have your say. How long you might get depends on the whims of who is chairing the committee. But there’s a less direct – and less cumSee

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training. Brailsford’s termination notice cites violations of the Mesa police code of conduct and conduct unbecoming an officer. The code violations listed include getting arrested or indicted for any criminal offense; and using vulgar, obscene or profane language either directly or indirectly toward the public. On a separate front, Arizona Police Officer Standards and Training is continuing its independent investigation into whether action should be undertaken to strip Brailsford and Langley of their certification. Langley was Brailsford’s supervisor that night and testified on his behalf during the trial. The status of Brailsford and Langley’s certification, at least in the short term, is inactive. That means both men conceivably could serve as police officers again, even though such a move would appear unlikely because of a predictable public backlash against any agency that hired them. Langley retired in the shooting’s aftermath. The incident started when police were called to the La Quinta Inn and Suites after guests in the pool area reported seeing someone either pointing a gun out a window or holding a gun near a window. The federal suit alleges a severe police overreaction that culminated in Shaver’s fatal shooting by Brailsford with an AR-15 rifle. It says a motel clerk went to the room before police arrived and saw another guest, Luis Nunez, holding a pellet gun Shaver used for work, when she looked through the open door. Shaver had invited Nunez and Monique Portillo to his room for drinks. The clerk, identified in the suit as Leticia Jimenez, was familiar with Shaver as a guest. In a statement to police, Jimenez said she thought she might be witnessing a gun sale. The suit accuses Mesa police of negligently launching into an aggressive response aimed at drawing Shaver out of the room without speaking with Jimenez,

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bersome – method of putting in your two cents. And it goes to that RTS system, short for “request to speak.’’ On the main legislative page is a pulldown menu for legislative information, with the first option being that request to speak.

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Daniel Shaver begs for his life in this still from a police bodycam.

who was so unconcerned about her safety that she approached the room unarmed. “At the time he arrived at the La Quinta hotel, Defendant Brailsford was a lightly experienced officer whose prior conduct and actions indicated a dangerous immaturity, an unwillingness or inability to exercise personal restraint and a willingness to employ inappropriate, unwarranted and excessive levels of force and violence in his activities while on duty,” the suit says.

Claim could hit $132 million

Claims against the city from Shaver’s wife and parents gradually grew from $8 million to $35 million to $75 million. Attorney William Richards argued the city could face a $132 million award in court. Richards called a $75 million offer “eminently reasonable” and “fully supported by the facts and the law,” citing court decisions in police shootings nationwide. But Mesa reached no settlement with Shaver’s family, claiming immunity under state statutes and blaming Shaver’s own behavior while intoxicated for his death as part of the city’s answer to allegations in the suit. “Defendant was acting reasonably, in good faith, without malice and based upon probable cause and/or reasonable suspicion. At all times set forth in the Third Amended Complaint, Defendant’s actions were objectively reasonable under Clicking on that will result in a page asking you to sign in. Don’t worry if you don’t have a username or password. They’re easy to create. But you might consider doing that now, before you suddenly need it. That leads to a whole different page where there’s a menu on the left side to create a new request to speak, see what you’re already sign in for and against, and search for upcoming agendas on

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the totality of the circumstances then existing,” the city’s answer reads in part, adding: “The decedent was solely or comparatively at fault for the injuries and damages alleged in the Shaver Plaintiffs’ Third Amended Complaint, thereby barring or reducing any recovery herein by way of comparative negligence. This fault includes, but is not limited to, the decedent’s alcohol intoxication.” Mesa is self-insured with a $3 million deductible. Through multiple layers of insurance, the city has $50 million in coverage beyond the deductible, according to a Mesa spokeswoman. Civil suits use a lower standard of proof – the preponderance of the evidence – rather than the more demanding standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt used in criminal court. A plaintiff or defendant must prove that each essential element is more likely true than not to prevail, according to uscourts. gov. The suit says Shaver was a people person with a naturally magnetic personality and it would not have been unusual for him to cultivate friendships with the hotel staff and guests. He had stayed at the LaQuinta on business trips in the past, and Sweet said in one of her online posts that the family had been planning to move from Texas to Arizona later that year. “Daniel possessed a unique and charismatic personality. He was the type of man who saw nobody as a ‘stranger,’ and he found it incredibly easy to approach people he had not met before and coax a smile and laugh from them,” according to the complaint against Mesa. In a crucial pretrial court ruling, a judge barred introduction of inflammatory evidence during Brailsford’s criminal trial that he deemed prejudicial: Brailsford’s etching of “You’re F---ed” on the dust cover of his police rifle. While lawyers battle over Mesa’s level of responsibility for Shaver’s death, Brailsford faces a potential second challenge over his livelihood if not his freedom.

In notices filed with Arizona Police Officer Standards and Training (POST), Mesa police cited misconduct committed by both officers, enough to warrant an independent investigation, unrelated to court action or employment, said Mark Perkovich, compliance manager. “This is following the same process, the same chain of events, that would involve any misconduct,” he said. “You are innocent until proven guilty. The same thing goes for actions before our board.” If Arizona POST were to seek revocation of Brailsford’s certification, he could find himself the subject of yet another trial before a state administrative law judge on whether he should forfeit his right to serve as a police officer. The board would make the final decision. Among the potential reasons to revoke Brailsford’s certification would be an allegation of a rule violation on Article 12, “engaging in any conduct or pattern of conduct that tends to disrupt, diminish, or otherwise jeopardize public trust in the law enforcement profession.” Sweet was heartbroken and dumbfounded by the jury’s verdict and has accused Brailsford on several occasions of shooting her husband without justification. “It took people watching my husband die a very inhumane, horrible death for people to care,” Sweet told CBS News in a nationally broadcast interview after the verdict. “This was an execution. You had a man begging for his life,” she said. “I don’t understand how people could watch that video and say not guilty. That this is justified and Daniel deserved this, that Philip Brailsford should not be held accountable for his actions.” Sweet has raised $94,285 out of a $100,000 goal through a GoFundMe page and has detailed her family’s suffering on a Facebook page. It included a commentary on how much she missed her husband on Christmas, and a heartbreaking item about her 8-year-old daughter’s attempt to choke herself at school. The despondent little girl was taken to a hospital and told her mother, “I want to be with Dad.”

that issue. You will need to know the bill number or, at the very least, the name of the committee where it is scheduled to be heard. But here’s the thing: You can register in support or opposed to a specific bill. And you can even explain why. There is, however, no requirement that you actually come to the Capitol to testify. And whether you do or not, there is an option to simply sign in with a posi-

tion but not request to speak. One more thing: Legislators are likely to be far more responsive to inquiries and messages that come from their own constituents. The Legislature maintains a toll-free number of 800-352-8404. You can not only dial a lawmaker by name or number, but can reach the House or Senate operator who can help figure out who represents you.

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THE WEEK IN REVIEW Senate panel votes to increase motorists’ liability insurance minimums A Senate panel wants to increase the amount of liability insurance that motorists must

purchase to drive on Arizona roads. The 6-1 vote on Jan. 16 by members of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Technology came over the objections of Sen. David Farnsworth, R-Mesa, who said the more extensive coverage will increase costs. “There are a lot of folks who live paycheck to paycheck,” he objected. Current law requires motorists to carry 15/30/10 liability insurance: $15,000 to cover injuries to any one person in an accident, $30,000 for all injuries from the same mishap, and $10,000 for property damage, normally what happens to the other motorist's vehicle. The new measure would boost the minimum to $25,000 for injuries to one person, $50,000 for all injuries, and $25,000 for property damage. The measure now goes to the full Senate. – CAPITOL MEDIA SERVICES

Police seeking leads on puppies stolen from Arizona Mills pet store Tempe police are looking for two men spotted on

surveillance video stealing a highly valuable group of six French bulldog puppies at a Tempe pet store. They have no leads after more than a month. The puppies are valued at $6,000 apiece and were stolen after Animal Kingdom, an Arizona Mills pet store, closed at 9 p.m. on Dec. 10. The burglars were seen dragging the puppies away in a gray “Brute” garbage container at about 10 p.m. after they committed the burglary, entering through a rear door, said Detective Lily Duran, a police spokeswoman. Detectives had only a vague description of the car used in the burglary – a gray sedan – and a grainy, blurry tape. Police expect thieves to re-sell the puppies. They are monitoring social media to see if they can get a glimpse of the puppies. Duran urged the public to call Tempe police at 480-350-8311, or to click on the submit a crime tip button on the tempe.gov/police website with any information. – JIM WALSH, TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER

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at protecting motorists from camera-related traffic tickets and protecting students on the state's three university campuses. The legality of the camera-based ticketing, which has been shut down or banned in multiple Arizona cities, was called into question by Attorney General Mark Brnovich in 2016. He ruled that Redflex and American Traffic Solutions had been operating illegally for decades by not having the proper licensing. After the ruling by Brnovich, the cameras were shut down for weeks. He wants to prohibit municipalities from giving motorists "device generated" tickets for violations. Grantham also wants to give those on public university campuses more self-defense options – including Tasers. He said he isn't asking for guns on campuses. That perennial proposal by other lawmakers has never made it into law. Grantham said the state universities' prohibition leaves students, faculty, staff and others at the mercy of attackers. His HB 2172 would require schools that get public funds to allow "non-lethal weapons.'' That is described as devices "explicitly designed and developed to incapacitate or repel a person with a low probability of fatality or permanent injury.'' Board of Regents spokeswoman Sarah Harper had no immediare response except to note that students and others are allowed to carry "normally available over-the-counter self-defense chemical repellants. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

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Chandler woman told police she “couldn’t take it anymore” and strangled her 80-year-old mother because of the victim’s constant taunts, according to a complaint. Police on Jan. 16 arrested Elizabeth Ramirez, 59, of the 5900 block of West Oakland Street, Chandler, after she had telephoned them to say she had killed her mother, Bertha Hermosillo Gutierez, in the victim’s home in the 5000 block of West Juniper Way, also Chandler. Police said that around 1 a.m., Ramirez strangled her mother and called police, telling them when they asked if she was sure her mother was dead, “I hope so.” She said she had gone to her mother’s house to borrow her car and that the victim refused, calling her daughter “mentally ill.” “Elizabeth also made comments during the 911 call about her mother calling her mentally ill since she was a child and tormenting her family,” police said. They also quoted her as saying during an interrogation, “I didn’t plan this. It just

happened…It was a mutual altercation. However, I am younger.” Ramirez was taken into custody pending a decision on bond. In an unrelated case, a Chandler man has been charged with beating and sexually assaulting his girlfriend, then shackling her in his home for more than two weeks. John Ormond, 51, faces more than a dozen charges of aggravated assault, sexual assault and kidnapping. On Jan. 8, Chandler police went to Ormond’s home and found the victim “in a state of undress, with a significant head wound and covered in what appeared to be dried blood,” according to court records. The victim had sustained a significant head injury that required immediate surgery and sutures. The victim also suffered facial fractures, a broken finger and a broken bone in the left hand and she lost five teeth. The victim told police that Ormond had been physically and sexually assaulting her from Dec. 23 to Jan. 8. The victim also said that “Ormond had used a wooden post to strike her over the head causing her to lose consciousness for

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THE WEEK AHEAD Fundraiser set for 3-year-old granddaughter ofA fundraiser former Tempe police officer has been organized in Gilbert for 3-year-old Lily Taylor, who is being treated for leukemia. Lily is the daughter of Brad and Peggy Taylor and the granddaughter of Al Taylor, who retired as a lieutenant from the Tempe Police Department nearly 20 years ago. Al Taylor also has served as vice president for the Tempe Police foundation, which helps support Tempe officers and victims of crime. The fundraiser is 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at The Falls Event Center, 4635 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert. It will feature food, beverages, music, raffle, live and silent auctions, balloon art and photo booth. Tickets, at $20 each, may be purchased at paypal.me/superlily2018. A GoFundMe page has also been set up at gofundme.com/help-lily-fight-leukemia. – SRIANTHI PERERA, TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER

Gilbert Mayor Daniels to highlight 2018 Digital State of the Town Gilbert Mayor Jenn Daniels will present the 2018 Digital State of the Town from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, at Harkins SanTan Village 16, 2298 E. Williams Field Road. The event will go behind the scenes showcasing what life in Gilbert is like for the mayor, town manage and, business owners, along with the daily life of Gilbert residents. This event is free and open to the public but space is limited. Register: eventbrite.com/e/gilbert-arizonas-2018-digital-state-of-the-towntickets-41720157113 Information: gilbertaz.gov/stateofthetown. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

Tempe officials host ‘Community Roundtable’ Tempe Vice Mayor Robin Arredondo-Savage and Councilmember Randy Keating will be available to talk to the public at a “Community Roundtable” from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, at The Watershed, 5350 S. Lakeshore Drive. A second roundtable will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, at the North Tempe Multigenerational Center, 1555 N. Bridalwreath St. Information: tempe.gov/elected. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

Tattoos, coins highlighted at expositions in Mesa Two expositions, for tattoos and coins, are this weekend at the Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St. The Grand Canyon Tattoo Expo will be Friday-Sunday, Jan. 26-28. Supplies, clothing, bands and more will be on sale. Tickets are $25 for a one-day pass or $50 for the weekend. Information: worldtattooevents.com/ grand-canyon-tattoo-convention. The 49th Annual Mesa Coin Show also takes place, Saturday, Jan. 27 and Sunday, Jan. 28. Vendor sell coins, currency and other collectibles, including bullion, foreign and ancient coins and more. Free appraisals will be available, and there will be raffles and drawings. Admission is $1. Information: mcc.anaclubs.org/Shows.htm. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

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hen Joshua Anderson’s boss asked if he wanted to go for a ride in his hot air balloon, the Chandler resident didn’t hesitate. Within minutes of liftoff, he said, “What’s it going to take to learn to fly one of these things?” Since 2014, Anderson has manned his own hot air balloon, which he aptly dubbed “Frankenstein” because he put it together piecemeal for $6,000. He has participated in a slew of events, but he will race during the Arizona Balloon Classic from Friday, January 26, to Sunday, January 28, at Goodyear Ballpark. “It’s a balloon rally and race,” he said. “This is my third year doing it. I try and do a couple events a year. I’ve gone to SanTan balloon glow. I’m still trying to get into Spooktacular (at Salt River Fields). I’ve flown in the Yuma balloon festival. A lot of these I did while I was still in training. I have gotten lot of good experience flying in different places.” The event is unique, according to Tim Matykiewicz, president and chief executive officer of the Arizona Event Group. COMMUNITY BRIEFS

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Chandler City Council names Nora Ellen vice mayor

Councilmember Nora Ellen has been elected as Chandler’s new vice mayor. Ellen will serve in the position for approximately one year. The Chandler City Council selected Ellen unanimously during its Jan. 11 meeting. A resident of Chandler since 2002, she has served on the City Council since January 2013. Ellen currently serves on the Maricopa Association of Governments Transportation Policy Committee, the Chandler Chamber Education Forum Committee, the Chamber’s Public Policy Committee and Southeast Valley Association of Realtors Government Affairs

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Joshua Anderson and his crew prepare to fly “Frankenstein,” Anderson’s hot air balloon that he created for $6,000.

“We’re the only hot air balloon race and festival in the Phoenix market,” Matykiewicz said. “This is our seventh annual event, but it’s our first year in Goodyear. We needed more space. We’re excited about it and so is the city of Goodyear.” More than 20,000 people are expected to enjoy the balloons, as well as other activities. “It’s loaded with visual concepts,” Matykiewicz said. “You can see the hot air balloons at the morning launch and

watch them fly away. At night, you’ll see the gigantic static balloon display, while they’re growing. “We’re looking at BMX stunt trick riders and live entertainment. We also have fireworks. There are a lot of cool outdoor activities. You’ll want to spend the day at our event.” Arizona Event Group is also introducing the Street Food Fest, featuring the “latest and greatest food vendors and food trucks from around the country.”

Committee. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the nonprofit Pregnancy Care Centers of Chandler and Gilbert that help women and families in crisis.

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Tickets are now on sale for the 18th Annual Historic Home Tour in Mesa, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27. The tour will feature homes in the Wilbur and West 2nd Street historic districts. There will also be special stops at the Sirrine House, Irving School and Mesa Historical Museum, 51 E. Main St. The tickets are $20. All proceeds will benefit the Mesa Historical Museum. Information and tickets: valleyhistoryinc. com/2018-home-tour.

Mesa Parks & Recreation and the Arizona Game & Fish Department will offer a free fishing clinic from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 27, at Red Mountain Park’s Mallard Ramada, 7745 E. Brown Road. Equipment, bait and instruction will be provided. Fishing licenses are not required during the event for those who register at the event booth. Information and registration: 480-6447529.

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The balloon pilots are top-notch, too. Anderson completed training flights and a written exam to be able to fly. He did his check ride in Albuquerque, home of one of the most renowned balloon events. He still finds it challenging, however. “I jokingly say that getting up at 4:30 in the morning is the hardest part,” said Anderson, a structures lab supervisor for a Tempe aerospace company. “Seriously, the most challenging thing about it is predicting the winds and finding the right time to fly. Right up there is finding a crew. I’d fly whenever I wanted to, but crew commitments aren’t always 100 percent. It’s a team activity, but I love it. I’m glad I got into it. I started and I haven’t looked back.”

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American Leadership Academy grooms budding entrepreneurs BY INDRAKSHI WANGU Tribune Contributor

-12 charter school American Leadership Academy has partnered with Elevate, a business management and financial literacy company, to help students make critical thinking, personal development and life skills practical. Gilbert-based Elevate provides students hands-on training on how to start and grow a small business. “It is the same idea of how to start and grow a business, but tailored to high school students,” said Rebecca Brewer, who has a Ph.D. in curriculum design and development. She and Jeremi Brewer cofounded the company. While the curriculum for the Entrepreneurship Launchpad course was developed by Elevate, it was incubated at Stanford Business School. Elevate also has a team of academics from universities such as Harvard, Cornell, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Texas A&M who are researching the training’s impact. The Brewers have trained tens of thousands of business owners in 17 different countries around the world. American

and explore their talents. Students were able to successfully trade their pine cones for either cash or other useful items. “It is a great way to show the students that if they want to start a business, they don’t need to have the money or start with a capital. But it is also a great way for them to see their own strengths without a teacher or parent telling them you are good (Indrakshi Wangu/Special to the Tribune) at this,” Brewer said. The highest grossing team from American Leadership Academy’s Students start their own Queen Creek campus was called Finntastic Five. It comprised, unique businesses as part from left, Savanna Koerner, Finn Hesler, Wyatt Stewart, Tanner of the course. They ranged Martin and Christian Hutchings. from providing services Leadership Academy has campuses at Gil- like guitar and piano lessons to selling bert North, Queen Creek and Ironwood. cupcakes and cookies. The hands-on training starts with a simThe Gilbert North campus students ple yet ingenious exercise. generated revenue of $18,654 during the “Every student gets a pine cone and past semester. Across the three campuses they have to trade it,” explained Brewer. that run the course, the total revenue was This exercise helps students think out of $20,083.50. the box and be creative. It also motivates “My vision is that when these students the students to come out of their shells leave school, they don’t have to worry

about the money,” said Darren Gleason, a teacher at ALA Gilbert North and one of the course instructors. On showcase day, the cafeteria of the Gilbert North campus was abuzz with the excitement of the proud young business owners. Students agreed that the course helped them look at the bigger picture and taught them valuable lessons that they will be able to apply in all walks of life. They also acknowledged that being a successful entrepreneur is all about time management and being proactive. A soda shop named Pop Stop, started by Travis Brose and Matthew Packer, was the highest grossing business, with revenue totaling up to $3,000. They made money selling Italian sodas to students during lunch hour and football games. They also sold cookies and bought and sold old generators. “I am not an expressive guy. I am kind of shy. But this has helped me get past that,” Travis said. “It’s not the easiest thing doing this, but at the end, it’s worth it.” Information: American Leadership Academy: alaschools.org. Elevate: elevate. global.

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The 5th Annual Chinese Auction Benefit Dinner to benefit the Gilbert Chamber Foundation is 6-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at The Falls Event Center, 4635 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert. The Chinese Auction is a fast-paced quarter auction where attendees can bid on gift baskets and other items for only a quarter. Bids go up from there. Cost is $45 for members, $85 for nonmembers, dinner and one drink included. Information and registration: gilbertaz. com/cabdregistration.

Conference aims to help families save, make and manage money

Three programs will offer tips and tricks save, make and manage money at the “Financial Hope Conference” from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at Evident Life Church, 415 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert. The half-day conference will include

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Gilbert to allow wireless providers to use municipal rights-of-way

Gilbert has begun to implement Arizona’s House Bill 2365 legislation, which allows wireless facilities to use municipal rights-of-way for their technology, making it the first community in the state to fully execute the program. The bill allows wireless providers to use streetlights, traffic signals and other utility poles to install wireless facilities. The town has been working with Verizon Wireless and AT&T, as well as with representatives from communities across the state, to develop an application process that makes it easier for providers but still allows town officials to have oversight. According to the town, the small wireless facilities installed due to the program will allow providers to add capacity to their networks, which will in turn give businesses and residents better cell phone

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Mercy Gilbert birthing center receives national recognition

Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center’s birthing center has received a prestigious recognition as a baby-friendly designated birth facility. The hospital, which delivered more than 2,500 babies last year, was recognized for its level of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. The designation, given by Baby-Friendly USA, was announced after a rigorous on-site survey and will be maintained by continuing to practice demonstrated quality processes. Baby-Friendly USA is the national authority for the implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, a global program sponsored by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund. Information: 602-406-3319.

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Tempe Beach Park is the host location for Unity Walk 2018 beginning at 4:30

p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27. The walk is intended to show mutual respect and understanding for everyone in the community and is a celebration of the diversity in Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler beyond. A Diversity Festival will follow the walk, at Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway. No registration is required. Parking and transit information can be found at downtowntempe.com/get-around. Information: 480 350-8979.

Construction has begun on Kiwanis Park playground

Kiwanis Park has begun construction on its Splash Playground, which is set to open this summer. The $1.7 million playground is being built near the north soccer field within Kiwanis Park, which is between Baseline and Guadalupe roads at Mill Avenue. All park amenities, with the exception of the ramadas in the surrounding area, will remain open during construction. The playground will become Tempe’s only large water park amenity. Other, smaller splash pads are located throughout Tempe, and admission is free to all. Information: tempe.gov/

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longtime airline employee, Luis Millard realized he needed to plan for his retirement. His wife, Jackie, opened Applause Salon about 30 years ago in Old Town Scottsdale. Three years ago, he thought he could join her. “My wife was kind enough to give me 900 square feet to start a med spa,” he said with a laugh. “That was really nice. “Seriously, for three and a half years, we’ve done over $1 million out of there.” Allure MedSpa recently opened a second location, a 2,000-square-foot facility, in the Val Vista Medical Plaza, 3850 E. Baseline Road, Suite 101, Mesa. “We resisted expansion for a while,” he said. “We wanted to be sure it was the right time, with the right people and location.” East Mesa was perfect because Millard knew about 30 percent of his clients were driving from the East Valley to Scottsdale. “We had a lot of pressure to come here,” Millard said. “Our staff is caring.” Allure MedSpa boasts five treatment rooms, eight nurses and aestheticians and a medical director, Dr. Moshen Sharifi, on site. It provides a variety of skincare needs BUSINESS BRIEFS

Defendant asks for no mention of opioid crisis at Insys trial

Lawyers for Jeffrey Pearlman, a former district sales manager for Chandler-based Insys Therapeutics, is seeking to bar U.S. prosecutors from referring to the “opioid crisis” at his trial. Pearlman is accused of engaging in a scheme to pay medical practitioners kickbacks to prescribe a fentanyl-based treatment called Subsys. He’s being tried in federal court in Connecticut. His lawyers say jurors would likely have strong biases against someone like Pearlman, whose company sold and marketed opioids. A spokesman for U.S. Attorney John Durham in Connecticut said prosecutors would respond in court. Opioids were involved in over 42,000 overdose deaths in 2016, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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is expected to open a new location in Phoenix this spring. The new location will be in uptown Phoenix near 16th Street and Bethany Home Road. The 7,000-square-foot brewpub will “feature the full array of craft beer and craft food that SanTan has brought to the Valley for the past 10 years,” a press release said. The original SanTan Brewing Company location opened in downtown Chandler, near Arizona Avenue and Chandler Boulevard, in 2007.

300-unit apartment community in Chandler sold for $56 million

Pinnacle Terrace, a 300-unit apartment community in Chandler, has sold for $56 million – $186,667 per unit. Marcus & Millichap’s Institutional Property Advisors division closed the sale. Completed in 1998 on just under two acres, Pinnacle Terrace is at 801 N. Federal St. in Chandler. The West Chandler Corridor, Arizona State University Research Park and the Discovery Business Campus are within two miles. The Chandler Fashion Center mall is one mile south of the property.

Pinnacle Bank to open its fourth branch in Tempe

Phoenix-based Pinnacle Bank plans to open two branches in the Valley, including one in Tempe, to double its locations locally. The bank will open a branch in Tempe’s Broadway 101 Financial Center after opening in Deer Valley Airpark in February.

Food franchiser Rush Bowls signs deal for 3 Tempe stores

Rush Bowls has signed a multi-unit franchise development deal for three restaurants in Tempe, along with three more in Denver. Those are the first locations for each city. Founded in 2004, Rush Bowls offers all-natural fruit meals, topped with organic granola and honey, and blended with protein, vitamins and other ingredients. Rush Bowls has nearly 40 restaurants in development in 10 states. It has three restaurants operating in two states now.

Chandler’s SanTan Brewing Co. is expanding to Phoenix

Chandler-based SanTan Brewing Company

Bank of America building in Mesa sold for $3 million

A 5,000-square-foot Bank of America building in Mesa has been sold for $3.1 million. Marcus & Millichap announced the transaction on behalf of the seller, a limited liability company. The Bank of America building is at Butte Road and Guadalupe Road.

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One year in, what do we think about Trump? I’ll get back to you BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Tribune Columnist

n Saturday, January 20, America staggered past its one-year mark under the reign of the Tweeter-in-Chief. Regardless of how you grade Donald Trump’s presidency – and personally I’d score Year One a solid F-plus – you have to say this much for the man’s administration: He has us paying attention. To his mental health. To his height, weight and body mass index. And to his butchering of even simple profanity. I’d say the Trump presidency reminds me of watching a NASCAR wreck, except stock car crashes typically have survivors who escape unscathed. Given that Trump’s allegedly smallish hand is perpetually poised above America’s “much bigger & more powerful” nuclear button, the jury’s still out on whether we all survive the next three years.

Regardless, it won’t be dull, at least based on my circle of friends, my penchant for public eavesdropping and the social media river of bile that floats past my eyes daily. I cannot recall a human being in my lifetime so uniquely able to provoke, either con or pro. Reading “Politico’s” most recent Trump job approval poll, I found myself unwilling to believe one result. The question: “Thinking about the last year, what grade would you give the job Donald Trump has done as President of the United States, with A being excellent and F being failing?” Somehow, 5 percent of those polled claimed to have “no opinion” or answered “I don’t know.” Seriously? What must Thanksgiving be like at these people’s homes? “Hey, Merle, that’s some darn good turkey, huh?” Merle chews, staring into space. Then, slowly: “You know, I’m not so sure. I do not have an opinion about this poultry, Fred. Let me get back to you on that.” I shouldn’t be so harsh. Most likely, the opinionless 5 percent are scared to opine

aloud, for fear pollsters will show up at their house and punch them in the trachea. I see such firefights every day on Facebook, where I habitually check the date and time of people’s anti-Trump tirades. Christmas morning, New Year’s Eve, Saturday morning at 3:52 a.m. – Trump loathing seems to be a 24/7/365 affair. My thought? There’s a time and a place for tirades. If at the exact moment the Minnesota Vikings pull off one of the most improbable last-second touchdowns in NFL playoff history, you’re posting a screed about the word “sh*thole” versus, uh, “sh*t house” – whatever that is – maybe it’s time to cut way, way back on the caffeine All of which leaves me pondering one thing: Exactly how much expression of hatred is enough when it comes to a president? The thought has gnawed at me periodically since the Clinton administration. Back then, my Republican friends ceaselessly hated “Slick Willie” and pontificated about his zipper issues. Then came

George W. Bush and eight years of liberals insulting his intelligence. The Obama years? They coincided with the rise of social media, leading to eight years of poorly spelled, utterly predictable viciousness. The misspellings and bad grammar I can accept – not everyone is Hemingway, and even old Ernie was bad with commas. It’s the predictability that kills me. Right now, as you read this, imagine if Trump tweeted a picture of Old Glory and said, “It’s a great day to live in the greatest nation on Earth.” Half of America would feel compelled to screech back something like, “Shut the #$@! up, you obese, narcissistic, Russiancolluding, racist criminal.” Meanwhile, somewhere in western Alaska, Merle gums his Wheaties and reads “Family Circus,” absolutely opinion-free. Which actually sounds like a pretty great life, when you stop and think about it. – David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.

Arizona local officials fighting for local control, local voices Tribune Guest Column

here’s a fight occurring across the nation that threatens the rights of local communities – and Arizona is right in the thick of it. Arizonans elect local mayors, councilmembers and supervisors to represent their cities and counties. They elect us to represent their values and make thoughtful choices that best represent the ideals of their residents. But out-of-touch state lawmakers have something else in mind – substituting the voices of citizens with those of shadowy special interests and lobbyists. It’s called preemption – the process of using state laws to strip away control from local municipalities. And legislative interference in local affairs is happening all over the country. Texas legislators banned cities from protecting residents from discrimination. Missouri abolished higher wages. In Florida, lawmakers loosened gun laws in public parks and universities.

More than 40 states have some form of state preemption laws on their books. Our local laws safeguard our environment, promote affordable housing, help workers access sick leave and fair wages and protect against gun violence. But state lawmakers and our governor can wipe those laws out with the stroke of a pen. The question is, why? Big-moneyed special interests know it’s easy to persuade a handful of state lawmakers in Phoenix to do their bidding. It’s certainly easier than convincing 91 cities and 15 counties to enact their chosen legislation. Fortunately, Arizona’s local governments are fighting back. Arizonans have passed Proposition 206, ensuring a higher minimum wage and earned sick days for all employees – a measure championed by cities. But, instead of respecting the will of the people, state lawmakers tried to subvert it. Fortunately, our state Supreme Court ruled that fair wages and worker protec-

tions are, in fact, constitutional. Just recently, the courts ruled that the Legislature’s efforts to prevent cities from weighing in on workforce issues such as earned sick days and other nonwage benefits were unconstitutional and violated Arizona’s Voter Protection Act. But extremists in the Arizona Legislature are not backing down. They don’t like it when we win – when the people win. They’ve attacked charter cities on minimum wage and sick leave, plastic bags, puppy mills, local zoning, recycling and more. Then, they try to take away the very tools we use to uphold the values of the people; after the success of Prop 206, they’ve made it more difficult for citizens to pass referenda and propose ballot initiatives. Even worse, the Arizona Legislature voted themselves the ability in SB 1487 to strip away millions of your tax dollars from cities that dare to defy them – a reckless assault that can only make our communities less safe and should infuriate our citizens.

Despite the outsized influence of well-funded special interests and industry groups, there’s one person to whom state lawmakers will still listen. You, their constituent. Call, email and visit your state senator and state representatives. Let them know you favor local solutions to local problems. Every community in Arizona is unique, something the one-size-fitsall approach of state preemption ignores. From Phoenix to Flagstaff, and Tempe to Tucson, local governments are working hard for you every day. That’s why we’ve joined with the national Campaign to Defend Local Solutions and cities across the nation to shed light on these attacks on local voices. Together, we are defending your city, and your rights, as fundamental to democracy. – Kate Gallego, councilmember, city of Phoenix – Lauren Kuby, councilmember, city of Tempe – Eva Putzova, councilmember, city of Flagstaff – Regina Romero, vice-mayor, city of Tucson

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BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

eal estate consultant Jim Belfiore has seen the ups and downs of his industry. Since founding Belfiore Real Estate Consulting in Ahwatukee in 2006, he and his staff have become the foremost authority on Arizona housing. “We’re lucky and fortunate that everyone puts the trust in our information and forecasts,” he said. “It’s a team effort. We’re not using hammers and nails to build houses. We’re on the forefront of advising builders what they should do in terms of communities and homes that best fit the public.” Belfiore will give an overview on housing during his ninth annual AZ Dealmakers event, Housing and Hyper-Growth, on Thursday, January 25, at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa. Visit belfioreconsulting.com for more information. The keynote speakers are Elliott Pollack and Joe Blackburn, president and founder of Everest Holdings. Jordan Rose, president and founder

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Jim Belfiore of Belfiore Real Estate Consulting in Ahwatukee has seen market growth for four to five years.

of Rose Law Group, will lead a discussion with panelists: Andy Warren, president of Maracay Homes; Sheryl Palmer, president and CEO of Taylor Morrison Home Corp.; John Bradley, president, Arizona division, Brookfield Residential; Roger Gannon, division

president, Woodside Homes; David Everson, owner and CEO of Mandalay Homes; and Sean Walters, COO of Sunbelt Holdings. Registration is $109 in advance, See

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Cadence at Gateway

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adence at Gateway is a new 464acre master-planned community in Mesa’s Gateway corridor at the southeast corner of Ray and Ellsworth roads, on the former GM Proving Grounds. Phase one will open late 2018/early 2019 featuring five builders—Lennar and its NextGen homes with built-in casitas, Pulte, CalAtlantic Homes, David Weekley Homes and Gehan Homes. These builders will be in nine neighborhoods, offering more than 47 different floor plans for approximately 600 homes. Each home will be less than 300 feet from a park, trail or The Square, a resident-only country-club

style community center. The Square and its offerings will be available to community members from the day they move in and include resort-style swimming pools, café great room, meeting rooms for entrepreneurs, fitness center and virtual fitness classrooms, sports fields, tennis, bocce and pickleball courts, a garden and dog park. All amenities at Cadence

will be included with the $125 HOA fee. Phase two will include additional homes, a main street parkway with shopping and office space as well as a charter school and additional parks and trails. At build out, Cadence will include more than 12 miles of hiking and biking trails that connect to the Mesa Regional Trail System.

“We have one of the best amenities packages of any current master plan that’s launching,” said Tim Brislin, vice president of Harvard Investments. “We expect to have the improvements complete and the grand opening in late fall. Home sales should start before that with the individual builders. Stay tuned for that.”

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TAX REFORM BY JORDAN ROSE AND DAN GAUTHIER, ROSE LAW GROUP PC

n December 22, 2017, the president signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“the Act”). The Act brings about the most sweeping tax reform in more than 30 years. It will affect every U.S. taxpayer, especially with regard to residential and commercial real estate markets. This article highlights some of the Act’s provisions that will significantly affect the real estate industry.

Tax rate reduction

The Act lowers tax rates for all individual taxpayers. The Act retains seven tax brackets but slightly lowers the rates to 10 percent, 12 percent, 22 percent, 24 percent, 32 percent, 35 percent and 37 percent. While this does not necessarily mean everyone will pay less taxes, many will.

Jordan Rose and Dan Gauthier filing jointly can exclude up to $500,000 ($250,000 for single taxpayers) in capital gains on the sale of a home, provided they have used it as a primary residence for at least two of the last five years.

doubling the standard deduction and limiting or repealing other deductions, Congress has greatly reduced the tax incentives for homeownership.

Mortgage interest deduction

The Act preserves like-kind exchanges, which allow taxpayers to defer gain recognition on the sale of real property. However, the Act no longer allows likekind exchanges for personal property.

The Act reduces the limit on deductible mortgage interest payments to loans up to $750,000. Current loans of up to $1 million are grandfathered and not subject to the lowered limit. The limit is not indexed for inflation. Homeowners can still deduct interest on second homes, subject to the same cap.

State and local taxes deduction

The Act limits the deduction for state and local property, income and sales taxes to $10,000. It is important to note that this limit applies equally to single and married filers and is not indexed for inflation.

Capital gains on sale of primary Standard deduction residence This provision stays the same. With certain exceptions, married couples

The Act nearly doubles standard deductions: $12,000 for single filers and $24,000 for joint filers. By nearly

One of the most exciting occasions in your life is the purchase of your first home. There is nothing more satisfying than planning, saving and watching all that hard work turn into the reality of a new home. The National Association of Realtors reported that 34 percent of all home buyers in 2016 were first-time home buyers. How exciting is that? As a Realtor, there is nothing I enjoy

Pass-through business deduction

Under the Act, a taxpayer may deduct 20 percent of his/her share of qualified business income from a qualified business, with certain exceptions. This deduction effectively lowers the taxpayer’s maximum taxable rate to 29.6 percent.

Carried interest

Managers or partners of real estate businesses organized as partnerships or LLCs are subject to a new limit on receiving business profits. Typically, such a manager or partner receives an interest in profits, called a carried interest.

Business interest deduction

Under the Act, business interest deduction is limited to 30 percent of the adjusted gross income of the business. Starting in 2022, this limit is further reduced by including depreciation, amortization, and depletion in adjusted gross income. Real estate businesses can opt out of this limitation, but must then use an alternative depreciation system.

Jordan Rose is the founder and president of Rose Law Group pc, a full-service business and real estate law firm. Dan Gauthier is a Rose Law Group law clerk.

Could this be the year you buy your first home?

HOME BUYERS BY CARI GILILLAND

Like-kind exchanges

Previously, this carried interest could retain the tax classification it had when it was earned by the business. For capital gains recognized as carried interest to be taxed as long-term capital gains (a lower rate), businesses must hold those gains for at least three years before distributing them. If the three-year holding period is not satisfied, then those capital gains will be taxed at ordinary income rates.

more than handing over a shiny set of keys to a first-time home buyer. I for one will never forget how fun, stressful and rewarding our experience was when my husband and I purchased our first home. While every home buyer’s situation and expectations are different there are some basic steps that every buyer should pay attention to. First you must put together your team! Having a team of professionals to help you through the process is crucial. You will need a Realtor, lender, home

inspector, insurance agent and several other professionals along the way. A great Realtor will be able to help you connect with most of these professionals. Second, get your financing in order. Your lender will be able to help you understand your options for obtaining a home mortgage, the cost associated and down payment requirements. It’s always best to have your prequalification letter in hand before you start your search. Finally, determine what your ideal

home looks like and the best location for you and your life. The internet will come in very handy in this step. Now that you have some of the basics covered, start your search. Work closely with your team you have carefully aligned on your behalf. For real estate questions, contact her at cari@ carisellshomes.com or 480-390-9247. As a fulltime, full-service Realtor since 2002, it is her mission to offer top-notch service with the utmost integrity to my clients, friends and family.

Experience you can count on. Belfiore Real Estate Consulting is Arizona’s leading, independent real estate research firm. The company provides data products and advisory services to those tracking current market trends- whether at a macro Metro Phoenix, Metro Tucson, or Northern Arizona level or within a particular community or specific competitive market area. Leading homebuilders, developers, appraisers, brokers, lenders, title companies, landscape management companies, retailers, and investors rely on Belfiore’s stats and projections.

As a full-service firm, Belfiore’s Team of analysts produces off-the-shelf advisory and data-tracking products, as well as Custom Market Feasibility Studies and Asset Management Reports. Clients have access to award-winning, comprehensive, webbased software that contains five distinct pricing metrics for actively-marketed Arizona communities, incentive levels, inventory levels, lot information for inactive, planned pipeline communities, land and lot sales comparables, and much more.

Analysts visit and update data within every new home community in the Phoenix-area, Tucson-area, and Northern Arizona a minimum of six times annually, updating information with the company’s proprietary software. 3930 E. Ray Road, Phoenix, AZ 85044 480.706.1002 belfioreconsulting.com

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NEW HOME TECH BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

very day in the news, there are reports of smart devices being hacked. The real danger lies in products that are used to keep homes safe and comfortable, such as smart locks, cameras and thermostats. Eric Marcus of Marcus Networking in Tempe described products that are ideal for any home. “There’s always a risk to any technology,” he said. “The thing to consider to have strong passwords to your devices. Don’t use 1234. I think, then, your risk is extremely low.”

Alexa

Alexa is Amazon’s cloud-based voice service available on tens of millions of devices from Amazon and third-party device manufacturers. It’s dubbed an “intelligent personal assistant.” “They have different versions,” Marcus said. “That’s a great product. I use it. My clients use it in their businesses and homes. The reason I start with that one is it can control everything else I’m going to talk about.” amazon.com, $129.99

Safe Smart Devices

Bluetooth door locks

Schlage makes the product; that is one that Marcus has used. “They work with Alexa,” he said. “They have their own apps as well. It will tell you if someone is opening the door or closing the door. You can lock the door remotely. You can also set up a keypad code that only works a couple times, if someone is watching your home.” schlage.com, prices vary

Next Thermostat E

“Those are all affordable products,” Marcus said. “If you’re looking for ancillary ones, Philips makes light bulbs that tie into Alexa. They will turn on through Alexa, change colors and dim.”

Nest Indoor Camera

Nest Thermostat E

Ring Video Doorbell

The Nest Thermostat E turns itself down when the occupants are away. Homeowners can also control it from anywhere. “It’s great,” Marcus said. “You can use that remotely to control your air or heating. Alexa can control it.” nest.com, $179

Nest Cam Indoor

There is no feeling that’s worse than being burglarized. To ease fears, an indoor camera will help. They also allow parents to check up on kids and pets, Marcus said. nest.com, $199-$994, depending on number purchased.

Schlage Bluetooth Door Lock

Ring video doorbell

When TV news shows packages being stolen, those clips are from video doorbells that pick up motion. “It can send you an alert on your phone that the doorbell has been run or motion has been detected,” Marcus said. “That’s a phenomenal product.” shop.ring.com, starts at $149.99

Alexa Enabled Echo Spot

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NEW COMMUNITIES

t started in the mid-1960s when two brothers, Bob and Bruce Toll, found the right piece of land in rural Pennsylvania and opened their first new home community in 1967. They had a vision for building more than just houses. Together, they recognized a growing demand for luxury homes within communities where amenities and neighbors created a highly desirable lifestyle. The Fortune 500 company is celebrating its 51st year, building luxury home communities in 20 states. Five communities, all featuring homes with hundreds of personalizing options, are offered in the East Valley.

Toll Brothers at Avian Meadows

Located in the city limits of Chandler, Toll Brothers at Avian Meadows is a family-friendly community with tree-lined streets, community parks, fitness stations, trails and vast open spaces. Schools are “A” rated, and this neighborhood offers the largest home sites in the master plan. Designed to meet the needs of growing families, three one-and-two-story flexible floor plans, with four to six bedrooms, range from approximately 2,800 to 4,500 square feet. Two model homes are open. Prices start from the upper $400,000s.

Dorada Estates

On the border of Queen Creek and Gilbert, Dorada Estates has a new gated entry making for a grand sense of arrival. Set upon a backdrop of mountains it has a modern ranch architectural style flanked by exposed brick towers and waterfalls. The entry is just a prelude. Approximately one-half-acre home sites are offered with one- and two-story homes ranging from

Toll Brothers

3,461 to 6,668 square feet, with up to six bedrooms. A selection of seven home designs are available. Two model homes are open. Prices start from the upper$500,000s.

Toll Brothers at Avian Meadows

Calliandra Estates

In a picturesque Gilbert setting, Calliandra Estates is a gated neighborhood with open space and a large community park, including a new clubhouse and pavilion. It is near the 202 San Tan Freeway in close proximity to SanTan Village and Crossroads Towne Center. A selection of five single-story floor plans range from approximately 2,800 to 5,000 square feet, with three to five bedrooms, on estate-sized home sites. Two model homes are open. Prices start from the low $500,000s.

Toll Brothers at Whitewing

According to Belfiore Real Estate Consulting, Toll Brothers at Whitewing is one of the Southeast Valley’s best sellers, recognized as the No. 1 top selling new home community priced over $550,000 in Gilbert as of July 11, 2017. That was before the model home opened last fall. Whitewing is a private, tranquil staffgated community, featuring single-story homes on nearly half-acre home sites. Homes range from 3,556 to 6,909 square feet, with three to seven bedrooms. Five home designs are offered. Prices start from the upper $700,000s.

Calliandra Estate

Toll Brothers at Whitewing

Legacy at Seville

Toll Brothers recently began home sales at Legacy at Seville within the Seville Golf & Country Club in Gilbert. Private and gated, it is the final new home neighborhood within this renowned golf and country club community. Home sites here, close to the clubhouse, overlook the Gary Panks golf course with views of the San Tan Mountains. Four home designs are offered, ranging from 2,698 to 3,310 square feet, with three to seven bedrooms. Prices start from the $500,000s. Dorada Estates

Toll Brothers sales offices are open from noon to 5:30 p.m. Mondays, and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.

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Belfiore from page 1 $125 onsite. “This is our ninth annual one,” he said. “It was born out of necessity when the market was devastated. Our company, to survive, I took my last $30,000 out of my personal savings account and put it into events, and put it into creating a database product.” Belfiore Consulting sells its products to businesses or individuals who have a vested interest in new home communities and development. He and his staff of six track the market proactively. “We visit all the new home communities in Arizona every other month and we collect standardized data,” he said. “We put it into products that are accessible to subscribers. We also put it into custom products that essentially compare new home communities with existing communities and the performance of that community.”

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Belfiore advises builders, for example, what types of homes a future community should have, ranging from square footage to amenities to potential housing prices. “The basis of our research here is really on-the-ground research,” he added. “The people in this office spend 50 percent of their time in the field, talking with salespeople, brokers, appraisers, builders and developers. “We’re out there gathering information from them, bringing it back here and churning out advisory products to help them succeed in their business.”

Forecast

For 2018, Belfiore sees a continuance of what’s occurred over the past two years. “The market didn’t start growing healthily until 2015, when we grew at a rate of 44 percent, in terms of new home sales year over year. “The last two years, we’ve grown at 10 to 11 percent – 10 percent in 2016 and

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11 percent last year. We expect growth ranging between 9 and 12 percent, in terms of new home demand. I’d say that demand is pretty healthy.” From 2011 to 2013, coming out of the Great Recession, following the bursting of the housing bubble, demand was low, he added. “That was speculative growth,” Belfiore said. “Investors were purchasing houses expecting a rebound in home prices. They were converting for-sale homes into rentals. “Today, this is primary demand, buyers who need a place to live. They may have been renting for a considerable amount of time. A lot of them are millennials who are now in the market purchasing homes. They’re coming out of households that are doubled up, or living with their parents. They’re actually making home purchases. “I think we’re going to continue to see a pendulum swing from a really strong healthy rental market, to a stronger

for-sale housing market.” To put things in perspective, this trend is great, relative to the last 12 years. Belfiore has seen year-over-year growth for four or five years. “We’re now hitting decade highs, in terms of sales office traffic,” he said. “People are coming into offices, looking at homes, which shows higher interest. “I would expect that growth to continue. Over the last 30 years, we averaged about 29,450 for-sale housing permits that includes the boom time and the Great Recession period. In 2017, the final number isn’t out yet, but only about 20,500 were issued. In 2018, we’re expecting 23,500. In a historical perspective, that’s not gangbusters, but it feels a lot better than when we were at the bottom.” Belfiore is pleased to have become the go-to analyst. “I am blessed and fortunate to have come across the allies that we have over the years,” he said. “They put their trust in me.”

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HOME MARKET

New-home buyers likely to see rising prices, low stock

BY PAUL MARYNIAK Executive Editor

ew-home buyers could experience déjà vu this year as the 2017 pattern of low inventory and upwardly bound prices continue unabated, according to a variety of real estate analysts. Builders are expected to put up more new construction in the year ahead – but the rate of building is likely to slow, according to several housing economists and the National Association of Home Builders in Orlando, Florida. About 653,000 newly built homes will be sold in 2018, up 5.4 percent from 2017, predicted NAHB’s Chief Economist Robert Dietz. While that may sound impressive, the growth rate is down from 10.5 percent in 2017. And those additional homes aren’t nearly enough to meet demand, said Realtor.com “There will be modest growth,” Dietz said at the show. “We’re going to see some changes in the types of homes that are being sold by builders, with more lower-priced offerings.” But “lower-priced” still means cashstrapped, first-time, and millennial buyers won’t be able to get in on the action. Dietz defines this category as costing less than $350,000. The national median home price was $269,900 as of December 1, according to the most recent Realtor.com. New construction is expensive because the labor and land shortage has put a crimp in building, materials costs are rising, and it’s become harder for builders to obtain financing for their projects. Local regulations in certain parts of the country may also make it more time-consuming – and, therefore, costly – to put

up new homes. A recent tariff on Canadian lumber imported into the United States could raise the cost of building a home by about $1,300, Dietz said. The big wild card, however, is the recent tax reform, Dietz said. If more folks have more money in their pockets as a result of the tax changes, it could make it easier for them to save up for a down payment. But the recent changes to the tax code, particularly capping the mortgage interest deduction and limiting local and property tax deductions, may also make well-off potential buyers more likely to shy away from buying pricier new construction. If that happens, builders will put up fewer homes. In addition, mortgage interest rates are expected to rise by a quarter percent several times next year. This makes home buying more expensive. “Mortgage rates are going to go up

a bit more this year,” David Berson, chief economist of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, said at the show. “Inflation is going to be just a tad hotter than it’s been.” Corelogic chief economist Frank Nothaft expressed alarm, noting, “Rising home prices are good for home sellers but add to the challenges that home buyers face. Growing numbers of first-time home buyers find limited for-sale inventory, leading to both higher rates of price growth for starter homes and further erosion of affordability.” Nor are millennials the only would-be buyers who will be affected, warned Corelogic President/CEO Frank Martel. He said: “Without a significant surge in new building and affordable housing stock, the relatively high level of growth in home prices is likely to continue.” Urban villages are expected to take hold, predicted Dietz. These are

larger-scale, walkable developments that often include a mix of townhouses, condos, and apartments along with shopping, grocery stores, and entertainment. He expects to see more townhouses go up, as they require less land and are less expensive to construct, and more teardowns – razing one building to put up another – to address the lack of land. The Phoenix market is no exception to the trend, the experts added, adding that a third of all homes sold went for at or above their listing price. The housing market scene also has impacted rents. Yardi Matrix reported that the average rent in the United States was $1,359 per month at the end of 2017 – about 24 percent higher than 10 years prior, when the national average rent was $1,093 per month. Phoenix Metro is in line with the national trend – the smaller rental markets saw the most spectacular changes, whereas the more expensive markets saw fairly modest increases: Queen Creek stands out with a 7.9 increase in the average rent. Despite seeing the lowest rent increase (3.7%), Scottsdale remains the most expensive city for renters, with an average monthly rent of $1,320, followed by Tempe ($1,240) and Queen Creek ($1,172). At the other end of the spectrum, the most affordable cities are Glendale, where renters pay an average rent of $862, Mesa ($892) and Phoenix ($934). The website rentcafe.com said, however, that while rents rose in 2017 by 4.5 percent, “they are still considered to be affordable compared to the rest of the country. Moreover, the increase was significantly lower than in 2016, when it got to 7.1 percent.”

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Gilbert’s Cavinder twins take competitiveness to next level BY ERIC NEWMAN Tribune Contributor

s early as six years ago, Gilbert High School girls basketball coach Kyle Pedersen knew he had something special with the Cavinder twins. As middle-schoolers, Hanna and Haley Cavinder, now juniors at Gilbert, already were on track for greatness, playing with skills far above what was expected for players their age by Pedersen’s club team. “When they tried out for our club, they were trying out for the eighthgrade team as sixth-graders, and I was watching their court. And they’re doing Euro steps and behind-the-back passes and things to eighth-graders who could barely catch the ball,” he said. Since that point, Pedersen said he has seen significant growth from the two sisters, who now not only are able to score and play well with each other, but know how to push the ball in transition, getting their teammates involved and playing quality basketball as well. “They’ve learned a lot about how to be good leaders, how to get the best out of everyone around them and how they keep composed on the court,” he said. Now, Haley and Hanna have become Gilbert’s top-producing players, both scoring over 20 points and dishing out over six assists on average through 20 games. Having played their whole basketball careers alongside one another, with endless conversations on and off the court about their games and desires, the twins already have the upper hand on their opponent. “We have that advantage because every single game we have played together, it’s never been us against each other on different teams. So, we know each other’s games, like she knows my next move, I know hers. It’s very natural,” Haley said. Beside knowing how to play together, the Cavinder twins attribute much of their success to their competitive nature, both on the court and off. “Even when our family plays board

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Haley, left, and Hanna Cavinder hope to keep playing together in college. “We’re definitely going as a package to colleges,” Hanna said.

games, it gets ridiculously intense and we have to stop before we get mad at each other,” Hanna said. “We’re competitive and just like to win at whatever.” The most important competition, though, that the two partake in is their spirited games of one-on-one, which the twins have played since they could pick up a ball. Asked if they take their games of one-

on-one very seriously, both responded an emphatic “yes,” without hesitation. They use their games of one-on-one as an outlet to scratch their itch for competition, to improve their individual skill sets, but Hanna and Haley also use their games to settle debates around the house as well. “If we have to do laundry or something, we’ll go play one-on-one, and whoever

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Hanna, left, and Haley Cavinder said they have played one-on-one against each other since they could pick up a basketball.

loses has to do whatever chore it is,” Haley said. And playing against one another forces the twins to play outside their comfort zones, improving on the few flaws still present in their games. “She brings the best out of me and knows my strengths and weaknesses, so when we play one-on-one, she makes me do what I need to work on,” Hanna said. As seriously as both players take the basketball, Pedersen, who described the two as “definitely a little goofy,” said neither has a problem putting on a smile and having some fun with their teammates, which further bolsters team chemistry. In an attempt to get the Gilbert girls mentally ready for December’s Nike Tournament of Champions, one of the nation’s most prestigious high school basketball competitions, which saw the Tigers walk away as champions, Haley and Hanna not only dominated the court but the bus rides as well. “On the bus ride there, they were trying to get the team amped up, so they’d ask the bus driver for the aux cable, and they’d start DJ’ing on the bus, and just get the whole team hyped, challenging each other’s dance moves and keeping a great, relaxed air,” he said. As juniors, both Cavinder girls have more than a year before they graduate from Gilbert, but the pair already have begun the college recruiting process and want to stick together for the foreseeable future. “We’re definitely going as a package to colleges,” Hanna said. “That’s always been our dream, to go play basketball together, so hopefully that’s the plan.” For now, though, the focus is on trying to bring Gilbert, which boasts an 18-2 record, a state championship. “State is our main goal, and that’s what we focus on every single practice,” Haley said. “I think we have the team to do it.” And, as Pedersen sees it, with two of Arizona’s top young talents, filling two spots on a quality roster, the Tigers could be hard to beat down the stretch. “They’re tenacious. They play with a chip on their shoulder, and they will literally do anything they can to win.”

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Roll with the flow of endings and beginnings of life BY RABBI DEAN SHAPIRO Tribune Guest Writer

nd so, another new year begins. Round and round we go, one year blurring into the next, the future melting, day by day, into yesterday’s news. The New Year reminds us like little else can: Every ending is a beginning. Comings and goings, endings and beginnings roll on in a flow as ceaseless as time itself. We human beings are greedy creatures. We seek to grab whatever we can, whether it’s treasure or joy or hurt, and hold on to it as long as we can. We cling to what is, even if we don’t like it, allowing our lives to harden like amber, encased forever by a single moment. The wise among us know that each exFAITH CALENDAR

FRIDAY, JAN. 26 VALENTINE’S FUNDRAISER

The Lawrence Memorial A.M.E.Z. Church in Mesa is selling Valentine’s Day baskets as a fundraiser. Hot chocolate and cookies, healthy snacks, gluten-free snacks and more are available starting at $25. Preorder with prepayment by Jan. 26. DETAILS>> 931 E. Southern Ave. For orders, phone Sis Deborah Allen at 602-689-0457 or Pastor Albert Bolden at 480-772-3603.

MONDAY, JAN. 29

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY

Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Tempe is hosting Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, a nine-week course that provides families and individuals with practical tools to gain control of their finances and set themselves up for long-term financial success. DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m., 1035 East Guadalupe Road, Tempe. Information and registration: fpu.com/1055791.

FRIDAY, FEB. 2

HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE

Author and motivational speaker Marty Brounstein will present “Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust” at Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center and The Shrine of Holy Wisdom in Mesa. DETAILS>> 7 p.m., 952 E. Baseline Road, Suite 101, Mesa. Information: martybrounstein.com.

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perience, whether for good or for ill, will someday cease. The trick is to experience it while it lasts, and to let it go when it’s time to let go. The story is told of wise King Solomon. He had a magnificent jewel, perfect in size and color and shape. But one day it fell, and a small crack appeared. Angry and disappointed, Solomon announced a royal commission to anyone who could fix the stone. Jeweler after jeweler examined it, and declined. “Nothing can be done,” they said. Only one asked for the job. “I will not only fix the stone,” he pronounced. “I will make it better.” The jeweler took the stone, and worked in secret for many weeks. Then, he returned to court and, with a flourish, presented the stone to the King. There, in the crack, he had engraved these simple words: “This too shall pass.”

Solomon laughed, in deep appreciation for the lesson and the reminder: Both beauty and pain fade away. And so, the Book of Ecclesiastes ascribes this teaching to Solomon: “A season is set for everything, a time for every experience under Heaven.” It’s hard to hold onto such a big-picture view, especially when we’re in the weeds, the overgrown and oppressive details of life. We doubt that change is possible. But there are hints all around us – the dark of winter that will give way to spring, the buds on the trees, the labor pains that signal a new life. Seasons come and seasons go. We crawl, we walk, we limp and, God willing, we roll. Empires rise and fall, stars are born and explode. The River of All runs and runs, always the same and also ceaselessly

new in the eternal cycle of life and death, of beginnings and endings. In the year to come, let us experience life in its fullness. Here’s to the year that was: to the babies born and the loved ones buried. To the visions that animate us and the dreams dashed against the rocks. To the sparks of hope, the fires of anguish and the embers of loss. To imagination, indignation and imperfection. To reservoirs of strength and serendipitous surprises. To the “honey and the bee sting,” to the bitter and the sweet. To the sorrow and the pain and the boredom and the desire. Here’s to the ALL of life, come what may.

to Shine, a prom for special-needs people ages 14 and older. The event is sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation and will be held at 500 churches across the world. DETAILS>> 6-9 p.m., 1825 S. Alma School Road, Chandler. Information: compassaz.church/NTS, timtebowfoundation.org/index.php/night-to-shine.

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

SUNDAY SERVICES The Rev. Albert Bolden leads the Lawrence Memorial A.M.E.Z. Church in Mesa. DETAILS>> Sunday school at 9 a.m., worship at 10 a.m. Children’s church is every second Sunday, and children officiate the morning worship service every fifth Sunday. 931 E. Southern Ave., Suite 108. Information: 480393-3001, tlmchurch.info@gmail.com.

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SUNDAY, FEB. 11 JEWISH GATHERING

Limmud AZ is a gathering of hundreds of Jews from all walks of life, all Jewish backgrounds, all lifestyles and all ages. A full schedule of workshops, discussions, arts, music, performances and text-study sessions will be offered. DETAILS>> 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at ASU Memorial Union Conference Center, 301 E. Orange St., Tempe. Information: limmudaz.org.

TUESDAY, FEB. 13 HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE

Author and motivational speaker Marty Brounstein will present “Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust” at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Tempe. DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m., 2121 S. Rural Road, Tempe. Information: martybrounstein.com.

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

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

— Rabbi Dean Shapiro is the spiritual leader of Temple Emanuel of Tempe. Contact him at rshapiro@emanueloftempe.org and visit his “Rabbi Dean Shapiro” page on Facebook.

Inspirational messages and music to lift your spirit. A welcoming community committed to living from the heart. Many classes and events offered. We welcome you! DETAILS>> 10 a.m. Sundays at Unity of Tempe, 1222 E. Baseline Road, Suite 103, Tempe. Information: 480-7921800, unityoftempe.com.

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Vehicles of war come out in full force in Tempe BY JESSICA SURIANO Get Out Contributor

n impressive collection of military vehicles deployed as far back as World War I will be on display for families, veterans and history enthusiasts during its 27th annual appearance in Tempe The Arizona Military Vehicle Collectors Club is hosting the Jan. 27-28 show to offer the public a glimpse at wartimes of the past and the trucks, jeeps, Humvees and tanks that accompanied troops. “What I really love is the aspect of educating the public on the history of these vehicles and how they helped the United States throughout different conflicts,” said club member Alan Thurston. He decided to join 14 years ago because he owns a restored World War II jeep previously purchased by his grandfather in the 1960s. His grandfather was a flight instructor with the U.S. Army Air Corps. Military vehicles can be purchased and collected through a variety of methods, according to Thurston. Some collectors can buy more recently decommissioned vehicles directly from the government, and older vehicles are often restored, traded or moved around within the collector community. This year, the show is hoping to secure exhibits for a couple of larger items too, including a British tank called the Chieftain. Compared to classic automobiles like Ford Thunderbirds and Chevrolet Bel Airs,

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Spectators at the Arizona Military Vehicle Show in Tempe give a tank the once-over.

retro military vehicles are relatively cheaper to register and insure, according to Thurston. Military vehicle parts can be easily found from third-party vendors outside of mainstream auto shops, and collectors or firsttime customers can easily place bids for military vehicles on websites such as GovPlanet and eBay. Thurston said many military vehicle owners in the club are veterans, and many veterans attend the show to see the equipment that once aided them in active service. Calvin “Woody” Harris, a Marine from 1965 to 1986, joined the collectors club because he said these vehicles are parts of

U.S. history that connect everybody – not just servicemen and women, but the public too. Harris displays his own 1952 Dodge M37 pickup truck at the show, a vehicle used for cargo in the military. He bought it because while serving in Vietnam, his company used the same type of truck, and it brings back the memories from that time in his life. He said the show seems to attract more and more people every year, in part because people enjoy learning the mechanics of how all the different vehicles work and what function each of them served. More than 5,000 attended last year. “As the new generation of young people

This is a 1943 Ford GPW. During World War II, Ford produced nearly 280,000 units to keep up demand that could not be met by production of the Willys MB Jeep alone. The Willys MB and Ford GPW look almost identical and almost all parts are interchangeable.

come in, they are interested in it as well as the older generation,” Harris said. “I get guys and ladies that come up to my vehicle and say, ‘I remember this from when I was in Germany, or in Japan,’ or wherever, and a lot of young kids just like vehicles.” In addition to the displays, the show will play the national anthem at noon both days and have a presentation of the colors to pay tribute to soldiers who sacrificed their lives. The show will be open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Admission for adults is $5, and free for children and active military members. Information: armytrucks. org.

Fly without leaving the ground at AZ Ice BY MELODY BIRKETT Get Out Contributo

his season, winter sports fans can shoot some goals and practice their double salchows – even on the holi-

days. AZ Ice in Gilbert knows that the family that skates together, stays together. So it keeps its rinks open every day of the year, including Christmas and New Year’s.

“Skating is a family event, and it’s a great way to spend time together,” said Jim Rogers, owner and partner of the rink. Whether you’re an amateur skater or have aspirations of making the pros, AZ Ice can help. It offers public skating, hockey – including adult hockey – learn-to-skate programs, group lessons and classes via the town’s parks and recreation department. See

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AZ Ice Gilbert owner and business partner Jim Rogers has been skating since he was 15 years old.

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There’s also speed skating, dance, choreography and ballet – on and off the ice. (Call ahead for details about public skating times.) Rogers, along with a partnership group, bought AZ Ice Arcadia in 2001 and then AZ Ice Gilbert and AZ Ice Peoria a few years ago. His passion for ice skating started in high school at age 15 after a summer job at an ice rink. It turned into a lifelong career. Rogers became a hockey player after watching the 1980 Olympics. He didn’t make it to the pros but has enjoyed teaching and coaching hockey for 35 years. Rogers said the No. 1 draft pick in the National Hockey League last year trained at Arcadia AZ Ice from the time he was about 4 years old, which, incidentally, is an ideal age to start skating. But people of any age can skate, of course. “I had an 80-year-old guy that told me he was too old to ice skate,” Rogers said. “I got him on the ice. “It’s open to everybody. It’s all levels out there. We have figure skaters who jump (and) spin in the middle, hockey players racing around on the outside.” When it comes to hockey, “you either love it or hate it,” Rogers said. “A lot of people don’t understand it, so they don’t like it. Once they get the feel for the energy, you

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Skaters practice on the Gilbert rink, located within Crossroads District Park.

go to a hockey game, a pro hockey game, it grabs kids.” “We have Learn to Play programs, so we teach kids and adults the basic skills of hockey. Hockey is one of the few sports you can’t just go out and play it,” Roger said. The Learn to Play programs include skating skills, stick handling, passing and shooting. “We also have open stick and puck sessions where people come out and just goof around,” he added. AZ Ice also has started a new speed skating program conducted by instructor Mark Fitzgerald, who has been teaching it for 21 years. He started skating when he was 2

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1/2 years old, when his “parents threw me out on the ice at Rockefeller Center.” That turned into a figure skating career. “I did all four disciplines with my sister when we were little,” he said. “We did figures, ice dance, pairs and freestyle. We ended up getting a call to go to the Junior World Championships in ’92, and we decided to specialize in ice dance at that point.” Many just skate for fun, but others are aiming to compete internationally. “Some people are perfectly happy just feeling good about getting all the way around the rink once,” Fitzgerald said. “We have a few here working on triple jumps and have aspirations of going onto national championships.” One such skater is 15-year-old Zoe Chrisagis, a sophomore at Corona del Sol High School in Tempe. She started skating 11 years ago and has aspirations of making figure skating a career. She hopes to get to the nationals and eventually wants to teach. “I like watching the enjoyment on kids’ faces when they’re learning to skate,” said Zoe. She, too, started young. “My brother quit baseball, so I said, ‘Mom, can I join a sport?’ And she said, ‘Yeah, what do you want to try?’ And I said, ‘I want to try figure skating; it sounds like a lot of fun.’ And so I just fell in love.” Zoe practices six days a week for up to four hours a day after school. Her routine

includes double and triple jumps. Peyton Sawyers is a 16-year-old junior at Gilbert High School. She started skating 10 years ago. “I don’t think I’ll get to the Olympics, but I definitely do want to start coaching,” Peyton said. “I actually teach Learn to Skate right now... I want to be a teacher, and that sprung from the Learn to Skate coaching that I do here.” She encourages parents to get their kids involved in skating. Each rink environment is “a great place to grow up,” she said. “There’s nothing really more rewarding than seeing the smile on someone’s face when they finally master something as simple as a basic turn or as complicated as a triple jump,” added Fitzgerald. “It’s really all about each individual person and what makes them happy when they learn it.” At the beginner level, Rogers keeps prices down so more people can have an opportunity to try. He said it’s very inexpensive if you come out once a week. The sport does take more time and money as you progress, however. “The figure skating you see in the Olympics – it’s a daily grind,” Rogers said. “Four, five, six hours a day.” In the summer, day camps get kids skating about four hours every day. “This is the closest you can get to flying without leaving the ground,” said Fitzgerald. “It’s really an amazing sensation.”

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Coffee makes Grandma Suzy’s Brisket sing with flavor BY JAN D’ATRI Tribune Contributor

hen I think of Sunday suppers (or any supper for that matter), a good oldfashioned brisket is right there at the top of the list. Ah, but wait! What if that brisket was fall apart fork-tender and soaked in spice and coffee? Now we’re talking! If you haven’t used coffee in a beef recipe, you’re in for a real treat. The great flavor is why top chefs love to prepare meats with a coffee rub. Coffee and beef bring out the best in each other. If you’re not familiar with the use of coffee with brisket, you’ll surely recognize the man who gave me this recipe. KPNX Channel 12’s Mark Cur-

tis is the affable nightly news anchor on screen. Off screen, he’s a bit of a foodie. But the one that gets credit for this amazing brisket is his wife Abby, whose Grandma Suzy made her recipe good enough to pass along from generation to generation. Abby said that a lot of popular brisket recipes use onion soup mix, but she found that it makes the meat and vegetables very salty. The coffee is wonderful because it tones down the saltiness, adds a rich flavor when it’s mixed in with ketchup and the coffee also tenderizes the brisket. Grandma’s Brisket is one of those delicious reminders of how much we love treasured family recipes. Move over, Mark Curtis. This one is ready for prime time, too.

Ingredients

3-4 lbs. (first cut) trimmed brisket 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 sweet yellow onions, sliced in rounds 1 1/2 cups fresh brewed strong coffee 1 1/2 cups ketchup 3-4 tablespoons Montreal Steak Seasoning 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon pepper 2 cups baby carrots 8 mini potatoes

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Season brisket by patting and rubbing Montreal Steak Seasoning on both sides of brisket. Sprinkle both sides with garlic powder and pepper. Drizzle olive oil into Dutch Oven, roasting pan or large oven-safe skillet. On high heat, brown brisket on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove brisket. Reduce heat to medium high and cook onions with drippings until just softened, about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Wisk together coffee and ketchup. Remove the onions or move them to one side of the pan. Return the brisket to the Dutch oven fat side up and arrange the onions over the brisket. Add carrots and mini potatoes. Pour the coffee & ketchup mixture over the brisket. Cook for 2 1/2 hours or until tender, basting occasionally. Slice the brisket and smother it with the onions, carrots, potatoes & gravy. Watch my how-to video: jandatri.com/recipes/one-minute-kitchen.

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Obituaries BAUER, Darlene Ann Darlene Ann Bauer, 71, of Chandler, passed away January 7, 2018 in Banner Gateway Hospice. A Private Funeral Service was held January 17, 2018 at 11:00 at Valley of The Sun. Darlene was born in Chicago Illinois on June 25, 1946. She is preceded in death by her parents Lorraine and Marvin and sister Karen. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years Thomas; sisters Denise, Patricia, and Susan; brother Donald; sons Greg and Scott; spouses; grandchildren; nieces; nephews. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Banner Gateway Hospice Unit for their support in her final hours. Sign the Guestbook at: obituaries.EastValleyTribune.com

Dr. BECKER, Clarence F. Dr. Clarence F. Becker, age 97 of Indiana, formerly of Mesa, AZ and Rogers, ND, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in 1920 in Rogers, ND, the son of Henry L. and Ermie Svenningsen Becker. He arrived minutes after his twin brother Clifford. Dr. Becker was a member of the Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, Homer City, and a former member of the Victory Lutheran Church, Mesa, AZ, and Trinity Lutheran Church in Laramie, WY. He was a graduate of North Dakota State University in Fargo. He joined the Army Air Corp and completed Meteorology School. He was sent to England where he became part of the meteorology team that forecast the weather for the invasion of Normandy on D-Day. He also helped with forecasting weather for many of the other European campaigns. On January 12, 1944 he married his wife of 74 years Irene H. Sad Becker. She preceded him in death on December 4, 2017. In the mid 50’s he received his PhD in Solar Energy at the University of Michigan. He was instrumental in developing the Agricultural Engineering Department at the University of Wyoming in Laramie. He chaired that department until his retirement in 1982. His duties included travel around the state and trips overseas to provide technological support to experimental farms. He spent two years with the agency for International Development in Afghanistan. After his retirement he moved to Washington, DC and worked with the US Dept. of Agricultural inspecting experimental farms Nationwide. After his retirement at the age of 68 he retired to Leisure World in Mesa, Arizona, where he indulged his passion for golf, dancing, and card clubs. He is survived by his daughter-in-law Cheryl Becker-George, Indiana; two grandsons and one granddaughter - Benjamin F. Becker-George and wife Lindsay, Indiana; Matthew R. Becker-George and wife Brittany, Indiana; Sarah A. Becker-George, Indiana; seven great grandchildren -Matthew M. Becker-George, Dustin S. Miller, Benjamin F. Becker-George, Jr, Anthony V. Becker-George, Kaylee N Becker-George, Lorraine BeckerGeorge, all of Indiana; Zachary A. Chaffin, Erie; three sisters-in-law, JoAnne Ramsey, Sacramento, CA; Gloria Becker, Valley City, ND; and Elverna Becker, Valley City, ND. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, two sons - Rodney Becker in 1977, Bradford Becker-George in 2015, and by the following siblings – Clifford and Dean Becker, his brother-in-law Richard Ramsey, and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service for both Clarence and Irene will be held in Dazey, ND in the spring of 2018 with inurnment to follow. www.bowserminich.com

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Obituaries BECKER, Irene H. (Sad) Irene H. (Sad) Becker, age 95 of Indiana, formerly of Mesa, AZ and Fargo, ND peacefully passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, December 4, 2017 at her home. She was born in 1922 in the small town of Dazey, ND, to Bernt G. and Gudrun C. Gunderson Sad. Mrs. Becker was a member of the Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church, Homer City, and a former member of the Victory Lutheran Church, Mesa, AZ. She was also a proud member of the Sons of Norway, and the PEO Sister Sorority. Mrs. Becker taught school for a short while before becoming a homemaker for her husband and two sons. They lived in Laramie, WY, Arlington, VA and also spent some time in Kabul, Afghanistan while Dr. Becker was on various work assignments. They eventually retired to Mesa, AZ before moving to Indiana, PA to be with family. Throughout the years Mrs. Becker was involved in many clubs and groups. She also loved to dance, play cards, listen to music, and travel with her family. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Clarence F. Becker, Indiana; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Becker-George, Indiana; two grandsons and one granddaughter, Benjamin F. Becker-George and wife Lindsay, Indiana; Matthew R. Becker-George and wife Brittany, Indiana; Sarah A. BeckerGeorge, Indiana; seven great grandchildren, Matthew M. Becker-George, Dustin S. Miller, Benjamin F. Becker-George, Jr, Anthony V. BeckerGeorge, Kaylee N Becker-George, Lorraine Becker-George, all of Indiana; Zachary A. Chaffin, Erie; and one sister, JoAnne Ramsay and husband Richard, Sacramento, CA. She was preceded in death by her two loving sons, Rodney BeckerGeorge in 1977, Bradford Becker-George in 2015, and by the following siblings, Delores Tharaldson, Margaret Woods, Beatrice Fisch, Frederick C. Sad, Gordan Sad, Richard Sad, and Bernt “Ben” Sad. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service on Sunday at 2 P.M. at the Bowser-Minich Funeral Home, Indiana, with the Rev. Steve Bond officiating. Inurnment will be made in North Dakota with more details to follow. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the Paralyzed Veterans of America in honor of their son Bradford. www.bowserminich.com

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THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | JANUARY 21, 2018

Public Notices Queen Creek LANDFILL Maricopa County, Arizona The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has received an application for a Type IV change to the solid waste facility plan from Maricopa County Waste Resources & Recycling (MCWRR), for the Queen Creek Landfill located at 20224 East Riggs Road, Queen Creek, Arizona. The Type IV change proposes to construct a low-intensity use public park called Eagle Park at the closed Queen Creek Landfill. This notice commences a 30-day written public comment period from January 14, 2018 through February 13, 2018. The proposed Eagle Park on top of the closed Queen Creek Municipal landfill will be a continuation of an existing Horse Shoe Park owned and operated by the Town of Queen Creek. The park will have two loop trails within the landfill top, a maintenance yard, an environmental showcase center, two Ramada’s at a central area, walkways on the south and east sides, two parking areas, and entrance and egress from Riggs Road and from Horse Shoe Park. The loop trails in the central area and the edges of the parking areas will house numerous low-water-use plants species including Saguaro Cactus, Ocotillo, Cholla, Yucca, Brittle Bush, Creosote, Chuparosa, Fairy Duster, Desert Wil1ow, Palo Verde, Mesquite, Ash, Texas Ebony, Acacia and similar other native plants. In addition, some large plant species such as Ash and Pines will be housed outside the landfill but along the northern and western boundaries. The ground will be covered with two to three inches of thick decomposed granite or rock mulch. The complete record is available at the ADEQ Phoenix Office at 1110 West Washington Street and may be reviewed from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays. To arrange an appointment to review this record at ADEQ, contact the ADEQ Records Center at (602) 771-4380. ADEQ invites all interested persons to submit written comments concerning the proposed development. All written comments must be signed by the person making the comments and include his/her name and address. All comments must be submitted to ADEQ post-marked by the close of the public period on February 13, 2018. Submit your comments to: Tracy Neal Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Solid Waste Unit 1110 West Washington Street Phoenix, Arizona 85007 ADEQ will review all written comments. If the Director finds sufficient degree of public interest in the facility plan application, or he finds that a hearing might clarify one or more issues involved in the facility plan approval, the Director will schedule a public hearing on this matter. ADEQ will take reasonable measures to provide access to department services to individuals with limited ability to speak, write, or understand English and/or to those with disabilities. Requests for language interpretation services or for disability accommodations must be made at least 48 hours in advance by contacting: 7-1-1 for TDD; (602) 771-2215 for Disability Accessibility; or Ian Bingham, Title VI Nondiscrimination Coordinator at (602) 771-4322 or idb@azdeq.gov.

Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with Sec. 106 of the Programmatic Agreement, Parallel Infrastructure (PI) for TMobile West, LLC (TMobile) proposes to install a new antenna structure at 223 E. Brown Road Mesa, AZ 85201 . Please direct comments to Gavin L. at 818-898- 4866 regarding site PIAZ016 (also known as PH30368A). 1/21, 1/28/18 CNS-3089488# EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE

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