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‘Non-winter’ won’t leave EV high and dry BY GARY NELSON Tribune Contributor

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f you’re wondering where the winter of 2017-18 went, you’re not alone. The period from November through March will go down as one of the warmest and driest winters in East Valley history – and, by one important measure, the most parched ever. That measure is the amount of water flowing from northern and eastern Arizona into the Salt and Verde rivers to fill our bathtubs and swimming pools. Typically in late March, as the high coun-

try thaws, the two rivers are healthy torrents tumbling toward the Valley. But on March 26, their combined flow was only 6 percent of normal. “It looks like this year could very well set the all-time low record,” said Charlie Ester, manager of surface water resources for Tempe-based Salt River Project. “2002 was the all-time low, and we’ll probably come in under that.” Ester said that’s a product of extremely low rain and snowfall across SRP’s watershed. A normal winter produces about 10 inches of precipitation across the region, Ester said. This year, the average was less than 3 inches.

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In the Valley itself, it was even worse. Total rainfall from November through late March at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – the area’s official measuring station – was exactly 1 inch. That’s less than a quarter the yield of a normal winter. Furthermore, the latest map from the national Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln shows most of Arizona in either extreme or severe drought, with no relief expected at least through midyear. As grim as all that may seem, Ester and othSee

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Despite fan dip, Cactus League 2018 hit a home run

Hamilton High ready to leap the net to tennis title

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ins and losses don’t mean much in Cactus League, where the players work on preparing for the marathon MLB regular season and the fans mainly work on drinking beer and getting a better tan. But the big winners every year include the Phoenix area’s tourism industry and East Valley charities supported by two venerable civic organizations with a decades-long connection to the league: the Mesa Hohokams and the Tempe Diablos. All indications are that both fared well again this year. Overall, the league’s attendance was down slightly, to 1.77 million from 1.91 million, the result of 24 fewer games and a slow start in February. But attendance per game rose by about 150

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Childhood friends reunite after 50 years

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om Poole and Rich Mente grew up in Union, New Jersey, a township of about 50,000 located seven miles from Newark. “We grew up in the same neighborhood,” Poole said. “We went to the same church, the same youth groups and Sunday School. We went to the same elementary school, junior high school and high school. Rich was a year ahead of me. His mother was my third-grade teacher. My mother taught in the same school that his mother taught in.” They went their separate ways and didn’t see each other for 50 years. Now, they are reunited at Friendship Village in Tempe. Poole moved to the retirement community with his wife in January 2016 – six months before Mente moved in with his wife. “We moved here and had no idea that Tom was here. It was quite a surprise when he said, ‘Hey, are you Rich Mente?’ and I said, ‘Yeah.’” “I had a feeling it might be him,” Poole said. “We have a book here and it tells where people are from and when it said he was from Union, New Jersey. That’s when I knew it was him.” Mente said his mother was a Friendship Village resident in the early 1990s and that “I would come and visit her all of the time. “So, when it came time for my wife and me to move, we looked at many places and decided that the life plan community product that Friendship Village has is a very good one After high school, the two went in different directions. Poole went to college and graduate school in Ohio and then joined a fundraising firm he was at for 25 years. He worked in New York City and then transferred to Phoenix, where he directed capital campaigns for buildings and endowments at Samaritan Hospitals, which later became Banner Hospitals. He finished his career in Long Beach, California, at a children’s hospital. He has a daughter and three grandchildren who live nearby. Mente went to college in South Carolina and graduate school in Indiana before joining the Air Force and being stationed at the former Williams Air Force Base in the Southeast Valley in 1970. After leaving the Air Force five years later, he stayed in Arizona and went to work for Empire Southwest, the Cater-

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Tom Poole, left, and Rich Mente were childhood friends who went their separate ways 50 years ago and never stayed in touch. Then, they met again as residents of Friendship Village in Tempe.

pillar dealer in Mesa, eventually becoming chief financial officer and staying in that position until his retirement. He has three kids – a son and a daughter in Arizona along with two grandchildren here – as well as a son and two grandchildren in Boston. Since moving to Friendship Village, the two friends have stayed busy and regularly see each other. Both serve on the nonprofit Friendship Village Foundation Board. “I’m also chair of the employee appreciation gift fund here,” Poole said. “There’s no tipping here and the residents gave over $300,000 for the employee holiday gift in 2017.” Mente plays in a couple of bluegrass bands. “I play mostly banjo and bass,” he said. “And that keeps me fairly busy between actually playing at places and practicing.” The band, Desert Ramblers, plays regularly at the community’s

sports bar, Del Fuego. Poole goes to hear him perform regularly. The two also bump into each other at dinnertime and at the gym. Even though it’s easier to keep in touch today with social media, the two don’t think it would have made a difference with them. “It probably would have been the same,” Mente said. “Tom went off to school. I went off to school. We were probably not all that often back in Union at the same time.” The friends are still amazed they reconnected. “Had we gotten together at the same place, in a place like this in New Jersey, it wouldn’t have been that surprising,” Mente said. “But to go all of that time and all of sudden find each other 2,500 miles from Union, that’s something.” They both say they’ve had a wonderful life and want to continue enjoying it.

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at about the fifth- or Deemer said. sixth-driest since reBut as Ester mentioned, the parched cord-keeping began conditions do resemble those that the rein Phoenix more than gion saw in 2002, when one of the most 120 years ago. devastating wildfires in Arizona history Temperatures during created plumes of smoke that could be the early part of the seen from the East Valley. winter were well above The Rodeo-Chedeski fire scorched average, Deemer said. 468,638 acres, burned more than 400 The closest we came to homes and turned a summer playground a freeze at the official for many East Valley residents into a weather station was 36 moonscape. degrees on Dec. 22. Ester worries about a rerun. It wasn’t until the “There is no doubt that the risk of “La Niña” weather fire across the watersheds of Arizona – pattern in the Pacific not just the Salt River watershed but all weakened in mid-Feb- around the state – is going to be heightruary that tempera- ened this year,” Ester said. tures normalized and In the short run, that may be the most showers became some- dramatic impact of a bone-dry Arizona what more frequent, winter. Deemer said. But even though the water supply The splashes of rain seems safe for now, Mesa water expert (Tribune file photo) that did fall kept us Draper says the future may be different. The Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch in Gilbert is home to ducks and other wildlife. In 1999, the Gilbert Town Council from setting an all“We definitely could outgrow the wacreated the preserve as part of a commitment to reuse effluent water. time dry record for ter supply as is,” Draper said. “I think on in Arizona for a long time, although January and February. That honor be- there is going to be a turning point where the past decade has made some scientists longs to 2006, which recorded no rainfall we need to try to conserve more water to from page 1 at all during the period. stretch out the supplies to meet demand. sit up and take notice. “You can’t get any drier than zero,” We’re just not there yet.” er East Valley water experts are nowhere SRP was worked with scientists at the near panicked. University of Arizona to study tree rings, There are two reasons for that: the width of which can indicate which A comparatively wet winter a year ago years were wet and which were dry. replenished the region’s reservoirs after “Having a series of very dry years for a the longest stretch of dry years in at least prolonged period – 20, 30, even 40 years the past seven centuries. – is not unusual,” Ester said. “And what’s Here’s a look at the very un-winterlike conditions recorded November Water management and multiple also very important is that these dry pethrough March at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the official measources prevent us from needing to rely riods all will have wet years interspersed suring station for the too heavily on the Salt and Verde system. with them – a year like last year.” “We’re actually sitting in a pretty good But Ester said the severity of the National Weather Service: spot right now,” said Brian Draper, water drought leading up to 2017 was unusual November: High of 89 on Nov. 26; low of 52 on Nov. 19. Average high for resources adviser for the city of Mesa. He even for Arizona. the month: 82.9. Total rainfall: A trace. noted that in late March the water stored “The six previous years to last year were December: High of 84 on Dec. 2; low of 36 on Dec. 22. Average high: Salt and Verde reservoir system was at actually the longest period of dry years in 71.0. Total rainfall: 0.23 inches. more than 60 percent of capacity, “which about 700 or 800 years,” he said. “It was January: High of 83 on Jan. 29; lows of 40 on Jan. 22 and 23. Average high: is enough to meet our needs for several very unusual to get six dry years in a row.” 73.9. Total rainfall: 0.21 inches. years.” Andrew Deemer, a meteorologist with February: High of 84 on Feb. 8; lows of 39 on Feb. 21, 24 and 25. Average “It’s a good-news, bad-news sort of sto- the National Weather Service in Phoehigh: 71.1. Total rainfall: 0.52 inches. ry,” Ester said. “At SRP, we always plan nix, said wet and dry years come sporadiMarch: High of 92 on March 31; low of 44 on March 1. Average high: 78.8. for drought, so conditions are not much cally even as data show a steady overall Total rainfall: 0.04 inches. worse than what we plan for.” rise in area temperatures. –- Source: National Weather Service Besides, Ester said, this has been going He figures this winter will come in

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SRP, Colorado River, groundwater make sure EV stays hydrated BY GARY NELSON Tribune Contributor

ack in 1901, the citizens of Tempe voted 102-17 to take on $30,000 in bond debt to build a water sys-

tem. The whole shebang – completed within

14 months – sprang from three wells east of downtown. The water was pumped to a cement reservoir on Hayden Butte and then delivered to homes and businesses by gravity. There’s a good reason Tempe didn’t rely on the Salt River back then. Some years, the stream tore through the Valley

as a raging flood, with millions of gallons spewing downstream unused. Some years, it barely flowed at all. But the same year Tempe first turned on its taps – 1902 – landmark legislation in Washington funded irrigation projects in the American West and paved the way for creation of the Salt River Proj-

ect. Eventually six dams on the Salt and Verde rivers, highlighted by the mighty Theodore Roosevelt Dam, would hold a series of reservoirs that could save water for dry years and control the stream during wet ones. That irrigation system – in many places See

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The Consolidated Canal, managed by SRP, meanders along Paseo Vista Recreation Area near McQueen and Ocotillo roads in Chandler. The Valley’s nine major canals continue to deliver vital water.

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restoring canals that had been dug by the Hohokam civilization centuries ago – is a major reason the East Valley became a thriving community of more than 1 million people. But relying on one source for such a vital commodity, even one as proven as SRP, could spell disaster. So, for generations, East Valley water

managers have sought to expand their list of water sources. The websites of the region’s four major cities – Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa and Tempe – all tell the same story of a diversified portfolio. The three main sources in each city are SRP, the Colorado River and groundwater. In Mesa, for example, SRP accounts for only 26 percent of the water. Brian Draper, the city’s water resources adviser, said 55 percent comes from the Colo-

rado River and 19 percent from groundwater. Colorado River water is delivered via the Central Arizona Project canal, a massive piece of infrastructure authorized by Congress in 1968. U.S. Sen. Carl Hayden of Tempe is regarded as the project’s legislative godfather. SRP and East Valley cities are not leaving groundwater to chance, either. They all have projects designed to replenish our aquifers – Gilbert Riparian Preserve

being one example and Veterans Oasis Park in Chandler another. In the process they create surprisingly lush oases in our otherwise harsh surroundings. In sum, the strategies combine to slake the thirst of a bustling city that otherwise could wither, or never have been born at all. “That,” said Draper, “is the reason why you have the Phoenix metropolitan area booming here in the central part of Arizona.”

Gilbert setting up Safe Exchange Zones at police stations BY SRIANTHI PERERA Tribune Staff Writer

ilbert will soon join other Valley cities to offer Safe Exchange Zones within police station premises. Gilbert Leadership, an annual program of the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is constructing two Safe Exchange Zones in Gilbert within two police complexes: at Gilbert Police and Fire Headquarters at 75 E. Civic Center Drive and Gilbert Police San Tan Station in the northwest corner of Greenfield and Queen Creek roads. Both will be open to the public on April 8. Most people purchase goods online and meet the seller in a gas station or Walmart parking lot to finalize the deal without

thinking twice about personal safety. But what if that person comes armed with a gun and demands all the cash you have in your wallet or take your money and walk away without giving the goods? Another instance is child custody exchanges, which are sometimes wrought with emotion; where’s a suitable place to hand over a child? Shannon Powell, member of Gilbert Leadership’s Class XXVI, said that the class selected police stations because of the public safety officials’ constant presence. “Basically, there’s just a feeling of a safe place that they can go so they’re not meeting at somebody’s house and they are not meeting in a convenience store and there’s a feeling of more safety,” she said. The exchange zones will be in the po-

lice complex within sight of the main entrance and will consist of a concrete table and seating, signage and some landscaping around the space. The 24 members of the class plan to donate about 300 hours of labor to install the project on Saturday, April 7; it has also raised the $5,000 necessary, Powell said. The exchanges – of goods or children – will be done in a well-lit environment and under the watchful eye of 24-hour digital surveillance. Recently, Gilbert resident Kevin Gray shared his experience with Gilbert Leadership about being robbed at gunpoint from inside his vehicle last December. “I’ve replayed this scenario multiple times in the last few weeks, and I believe that if the scenario had taken place in a designated ‘exchange zone’ at a police sta-

tion, where there is surveillance and officers ready to step in if need be, it wouldn’t have happened,” he said. “Life is too short to put yourself in funny situations, especially for a few hundred dollars.” Safe Exchange Zones are being established in cities throughout the country and in Arizona. In 2015, ASU Police Department set one up in its lobby in Tempe, and three other Tempe stations have also been designated for safe exchanges. Earlier this year, Mesa designated five of its police stations as public spaces for safely exchanging online purchases. “I think there’s a need for this just to ensure safety because it’s such a common practice now for us to buy and sell from strangers,” Powell said. “I think this is a great opportunity that we’re adding to Gilbert.

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coconut, including Boxed Greens in Tempe. The coconut is linked to a multistate salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 13 people in five states. Several grocery stores and retail outlets have recalled bulk packages of International Harvest brand Organic Coconut Miles with UPC number 8 13449 02099 3 and the expiration date of June 1, 2018. The recalled bulk dried coconut may have been repackaged into clear plastic containers with grocery store labeling, or it may have been sold in bulk bins. The symptoms of a salmonella infection include fever, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea that may be bloody. Information: cdc.gov/salmonella/typhimurium-03-18/index.html. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

Mesa man accused of offering girl money so he could touch her A 71-year-old Mesa man is being accused of offering a pre-teen girl

money so he could touch her breasts. On March 28, Mesa Police arrested Javier Serrano Morales at an apartment complex near Gilbert and Broadway roads. He allegedly had offered the girl money if she would go into his apartment and let him touch her. Police say the girl reported that this was not the first time Morales made the offer. Police also say Morales has been accused of other sexual crimes against children, including an alleged attempt to grab a 16-year-old girl in 2016 and allegedly molesting a 5-year-old boy last year after luring the child into his apartment. He is being held on a $250,000 bond for sexual abuse and child molestation. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

Retired LDS official in Chandler sued by woman who says he raped her decades ago A woman who says an official with the LDS Church raped her while she was a missionary in

1984 filed a federal lawsuit April 4. McKenna Denson, 55, of Pueblo, Colorado, filed suit in U.S. District Court against Joseph L. Bishop, 85, of Chandler, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for sexual assault and battery, negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress, fraud, fraudulent nondisclosure and fraudulent concealment. The suit asks for a jury trial seeking damages for loss of earnings and to pay for medical and legal expenses. It also asks that a jury direct the church to change its policies. The suit alleges that the church knew Bishop had engaged in inappropriate sexual behavior toward women before he was the Missionary Training Center president, then did not report Denson's rape allegation to authorities or take action against the now-retired Bishop. Bishop allegedly confessed past sexual improprieties to his LDS leader while he was a mission president in Argentina from 1978-81, the lawsuit claims. He has denied the allegations. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

Criminal charges won’t be pursued against Tempe councilman There is insufficient evidence for criminal charges against a Tempe

city councilman accused of providing alcohol to minors and sexually assaulting an unwilling victim, the Phoenix Police Department has announced. The allegations, which were first made public in January, cost Kolby Granville his position as a teacher at a Tempe charter school. Due to a conflict of interest, the Tempe police department asked that the investigation of the allegations be handled by Phoenix police. According to a media report, the alleged victims didn’t want to pursue charges. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

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when it’s done,” Duranti said. The Tempe fans. Diablos primarThe perennially popular Cubs were ily support eduonce again attendance champions in cation, includtheir sparkling, cavernous new stadium, ing scholarships drawing more than three times the numto Arizona State ber of fans than the last-place Cincinnati University and Reds in Goodyear. the Maricopa The Arizona Diamondbacks finished County Comsecond with 166,063 and the Giants munity College third, with 155,651. The Cincinnati district. They also Reds finished last in Goodyear, drawing sponsor a variety 65,975 fans for the 2018 season. of youth proThe Cubs ended up setting five atgrams and award tendance records for games in March at grants to teachSloan, the largest stadium in the league. ers, said Russ The biggest crowd was 15,849 against Torrance, the the San Francisco Giants on March 13. Diablos’ baseball The four other games drew only a few chairman. fewer fans. Torrance esti“They are such a strong component of mates the Diabthe Cactus League. We are so fortunate los raised about they are part of it,” Cactus League Presi$700,000 for dent Jeff Meyer said. charity this year, Cubs fans also travel well. The team’s a typical season (Tribune file photo) role as Cactus League meal ticket be- The Chicago Cubs hold court at Sloan Park. The Cubs were once again attendance champions in the Cactus League. during the last comes even more obvious at games where five years. Hohokam Stadium, respectively. The the Cubs are the visiting team in other in 2017. “We make friends along the way. EvThe Los Angeles Dodgers posted a 10.2 Diablos sponsor the Los Angeles Angels eryone has the same goal: the betterment ballparks. The A’s, Diamondbacks and Dodgers all recorded their biggest home percent gain after their World Series loss of Anaheim at the much smaller Diablo of the community. And we get to watch Stadium in Tempe. crowds this year for games against the to the Houston Astros. some baseball,” Torrance said. The Mesa Hohokams, who now hold A slight drop seemed inevitable for the Cubs. League president Meyer is a member of The Cubs overall attendance dropped Cubs, who were coming off their first a 50-50 raffle at all home Cubs and A’s the Scottsdale Charros, who sponsor the from 251,809 for 17 games to 222,023 World Series championship in 108 years games, raised $421,000 a year ago for Giants each year. for 16 games. The average attendance for during the 2017 Cactus League season, youth charities and sports programs, He said the February start was a notice2018 was 13,876, compared with 14,818 but there’s still no such thing as an easy with president Ron Duranti expecting a able drag on attendance throughout the similar haul this year. ticket at Sloan. league, with every Cactus League ball“It was a good year. The only thing that park recording its smallest crowd of the Crowds seemed to soar with the temperature in was a little down was that start in Feb- year for games played before March 1. March, a typical pattern ruary,” Duranti said. “I think eventually Diablo, the oldest and most intimate people will adjust to it. It will take a little stadium in the league, has a capacity for the Cactus League. In Mesa and Tempe, bit of time to adapt to it.” of about 9,000 fans. The Angels drew The schedule change, required by 105,808 fans in 2018, an average of the Hohokams and Diablos are as much a part MLB’s collective bargaining agreement 7,054 per game during a 15-game schedof Cactus League tradi- with the MLB Players Association, gives ule. They drew 114,780 for 17 games in tion as hot dogs and fans players a few more days off during the 2017, an average of 6,752 per game. lounging on outfield grueling regular season, which also Diablo Stadium manager Jerry Hall opened a week earlier. berms. said he is sure the increased attention Cubs fans from all over the Midwest on Japanese sensation Ohtani, who is atVolunteers from the business community typically book accommodations for the tempting to excel as a pitcher and hitter, contribute hundreds of month of March and now have an ad- probably helped attendance. hours each year serving ditional problem of working in the last But it was not as dramatic as when the as spring ambassadors week of February to avoid missing games, Angels signed future Hall of Famer Alfor the teams, handling Duranti said. bert Pujols in 2012. He said the Hohokams enjoy their parking and usher duties. Ohtani had a rough spring trying to Each game requires an interaction with fans and said the best make the transition from Japanese proarmy of 130-140 volun- part is giving back to the community. fessional baseball to the major leagues. teers at Sloan Park, 50- Nonprofit organizations that typically He pitched only twice in the stadium. 60 at Hohokam Stadium benefit include the Boys and Girls Club, Nevertheless he had some impact. the YMCA, Little League, Helen’s Hope and 50-75 at Diablo. “We did well,” Hall said. “Our average Chest and Arizona Sports for Disabled The Hohokams sponwent up and that’s a good sign.” (Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer) Boys and Girls. sor the Chicago Cubs Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels had a rough spring trying to make the transition from Japanese professional baseball to the and the Oakland Ath“You get excited when it’s starting, you – Reach Jim Walsh at 480-898-5639 or at major leagues. letics at Sloan Park and are glad when it’s over and you miss it jwalsh@timespublications.com. from page 1

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Church, educators come together to spruce up EV schools Central Christian Church is joining educators at schools in the East Valley to spruce up campuses on Sunday, April 15. Instead of attending Sunday service that day, church members will team up with educators at 73 schools in the East Valley, including ones in Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert and Chandler. They’ll take on projects such as freshening up classroom and parking lot paint and assembling furniture, shelving and other infrastructure items. Central Christian Church has campuses in Mesa, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Glendale and Ahwatukee. Information: centralaz.com/mobilize. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

Celebrate Mesa free party to find its home back in Pioneer Park After moving out for one year while Pioneer Park was being rebuilt, Celebrate Mesa is returning, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 14. The event, at 526 E. Main St., will help celebrate the state-of-the-art park, which includes a huge multi-story playground and a splash pad, whose 15-foot-high water wall is the first of its kind in Arizona. Celebrate Mesa marks Earth Day with several activities, including a Living Green Village where participants can learn about solar cooking, solar energy, gardening, composting, tree care, energy and water conservation and recycling. Admission and parking are free, but there is a $5 fee for unlimited access to the carnival rides, including bumper cars and a rock climbing wall. Information: celebratemesa.com. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

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Mother remembers late daughter during Donate Life Month BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Tribune Staff Writer

ellye Pummill’s arms are covered in tattoos, each one with a different meaning, but with a common thread – her daughter Marissa Pummill. Nicknamed “Roo,” Marissa loved animals and art, both of which adorn Pummill’s arms. There’s also a reference to six – the number of lives Marissa saved when her organs were donated posthumously. Since Marissa died at 21 of suicide 3½ years ago, Pummill has become an advocate of organ donation, especially in April, the National Donate Life Month. “She signed up to be an organ donor when she got her driver’s license at 16,” Pummill said. “We had a friend who had a heart transplant.” Pummill befriended three of the transplant recipients. In 2017, she attended the Idaho wedding of Kiasa VanCleave, the woman who received Marissa’s liver. “She held a bouquet with a picture of Marissa as she walked down the aisle,” Pummill said. “It was bittersweet. It helps me a lot with my grief knowing she lives on in six other people, knowing their stories and how thankful they are.” She received letters from the heart recipient before he died. The lung recipient lives in California and they get together occasionally. But one person has made his mark: Ryan Nelly of North Scottsdale, who received one of Marissa’s kidneys. The two became fast friends. “I had been on the list for 13 years,” said Nelly, who fell ill at age 2 after being exposed to E. coli from unpasteurized COMMUNITY BRIEFS

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Kellye Pummill says her daughter Marissa loved to draw and designed her tattoos. They, along with Marissa’s dog, Ozzy, keep her memory alive, as do her transplanted organs.

apple juice. “It was difficult. This was my fourth transplant. I had the three others as a kid. I tried to make the best of my life, working full time. “A lot of times, I was wondering if I was ever going to get it. The doctors didn’t sugarcoat it. With the previous (failed) transplants, the kidney would have to be an exact match for the body to have the best chance of accepting it.” The first kidney came from his mother. The second, from a cadaver, ruptured after a day, and the third lasted 11½ years until scar tissue wreaked havoc on the organ. The fourth was a “blessing.” Before Nelly could reach out to Pummill, she contacted him. “We met exactly a year later,” Nelly said. “There was a little bit of anxiety. I didn’t know how she was going to be. It

was a blessing for me, but I didn’t want to celebrate too much if she was still mourning. “I’m so inspired by how she has overcome the death of her daughter by doing so much with Donate Life and with suicide prevention. Our relationship is great. We’re old friends at this point. I know a lot about Roo’s history and I know all about Ozzy. It’s fun to get together and catch up.” Marissa’s heart belonged to her family and her animals, whom she considered one and the same. Her baby was her dog, Ozzy. “She liked to draw a lot, too,” Pummill said. “She designed these tattoos. She designed one of with a dog’s paw. It’s infinity animals.” Pummill admitted she was a little leery

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of speaking publicly about Marissa, who attended Mesquite High School in Gilbert, Skyline High School in Mesa and Chandler-Gilbert Community College. “I was at the cemetery visiting her and this lady came up to me,” she said. “She and her son were recipients. She inspired me to volunteer with Donate Life. It’s been about four years. I’m better talking about it now.” Marissa was close with her sister, Tiffany, and cousin Cheyenne Smock. “She was really outgoing in an introverted way,” Smock said as Ozzy lay between her and Pummill. “She was kind of loner-ish, but she had an amazing group of friends. When she was with them, her personality really came out. In high school, she was very smart – extremely smart. I looked up to her when it came to education. When she wanted to know something, she did so much research that it would seem like she had a Ph.D. in that subject.” Smock, who lives in Arkansas, spent the summers with Pummill. “I can’t imagine a world back then when it wasn’t just me and Marissa,” she said. “I remember our 2 a.m. Walmart runs. We’d do toilet paper forts and cause all kinds of mischief, but we had a lot of fun. She did special diets for all her animals.” In April, Pummill went to the Capitol on behalf of Donate Life to encourage legislators to push organ donation. “I’ve also walked in the Fiesta Bowl Parade and the Rose Bowl Parade,” she said. “I helped decorate the Donate Life float at the Rose Bowl. It was awesome. Ozzy makes appearances with me. I love to tell her story.” 12-year-old boy with autism and letting him touch her breast. Samantha Rose Poirier, 18, was arrested March 27 on suspicion of one count sexual abuse and one count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Court records say video from a Mesa Public Schools bus shows her leaning into the child, grabbing both sides of his See

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Chandler woman proves herself a global pinball wizard BY COLLEEN SPARKS Tribune Staff Writer

Chandler woman has proved herself a pinball wizard, joining the ranks of the game’s top female players in the world. Tracy Lindbergh tied with three other women for fifth place in the third annual IFPA Women’s World Pinball Championship in Las Vegas last month. Lindbergh competed against women from around the world. The founder of the female-only Belles & Chimes Phoenix pinball league said she was “super, super grateful” to have scored among the top eight female pinball players. “One of my goals was to try to make it at least to round three,” she said. “I made it to round three. Some of these women are extremely highly ranked in the world. “You play one player each round. We were all trying to play our best, but everybody was just happy for each other. It was just a wonderful, friendly crowd. We can be competitive but play.” About 20 women from Chandler, Mesa, the West Valley and Tucson meet once a month in the Valley to play in the league. The chapter, which formed a little over a year ago, plays tournaments at various locations, including Tilt Studio in Arizona Mills mall in Tempe. Lindbergh, 39, who works at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, also runs a Tuesday night pinball league for men and women at Tilt. She said players had 14 pinball machines available at the world tournament in Las Vegas. She likes older machines and played Abra Ca Dabra from 1975 and Sorcerer from 1985. “One of the things I enjoy is being really targeted in what I’m trying to shoot for,” Lindbergh said. “I was there almost 10 hours. I was starting to feel fatigued by

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face and kissing him on the mouth. Police said video also shows the boy reaching over and pulling her shirt down, and Poirier reaching into her shirt. The boy told police in an interview that Poirier kissed him and made him touch her breast. The alleged incident happened as the two were on an afternoon bus ride March 19. Poirier was fired March 28.

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Belles & Chimes Phoenix founder and leader Tracy Lindbergh of Chandler plays pinball at Tilt Studio in Arizona Mills mall in Tempe. Lindbergh tied with three other women for fifth place in the 3rd annual IFPA Women’s World Pinball Championship in Las Vegas last month.

the time I was knocked out. “The main thing I was trying to do in this year was staying calm and not letting one bad ball mess with my head. Often times in pinball, one good ball is all you need. Each game has its own strategy.” While in Las Vegas, Lindbergh also played in the 2018 IFPA Pin-Masters: World Pin-Golf Championship, where she placed 48th among 75 players. “It was a great time,” she said. “I got to know more of the players from around the world.” While the women from the chapter were not physically at the tournaments in Las Vegas, “they were all texting me and wishing me luck,” Lindbergh said. Chapter member Kathy Lovato is excited about Lindbergh’s performance in the IFPA Women’s World Pinball Champion-

ship. “That just drives us to do better,” Lovato, 50, said. She said Lindbergh sets the bar high during their Belles & Chimes gatherings. “The trick is you have to beat Tracy,” Lovato said. “You know you have a good night if you can beat Tracy. It makes you feel good. She is so passionate. She’s just excited all the time about pinball. It’s just a fun environment.” Lovato co-owns Starfighters Arcade in Mesa with her husband, Michael, and Steve Thomas. The arcade has pinball machines from the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s and about 120 upright arcade games. She said she was not really interested in pinball, though, until Lindbergh invited her to join the local Belles & Chimes chapter.

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Craft Spirits Festival offers discounts for Lyft rides

The Chandler Craft Spirits Festival is offering Lyft discounts for attendees, and the chance to win a free ride. The festival is 3-9 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 178 E Commonwealth Ave. Tickets are $30 and include a tasting cup and eight tastings. Attendees who buy tickets before April 10 can get 30 percent off Lyft rides and will be entered to win a free ride to the

Chandler man arrested on child porn allegations

Dennis J. Kenniker, 48, has been arrested by Chandler Police on allegations of possession of child pornography. Kenniker was an employee with Akal Security, who is a subcontractor to CSI Aviation. CSI Aviation contracts aviation

“I think women are getting together in a less-competitive nature. but it’s in an environment where we can learn and enjoy and have a good time,” Lovato said. “I play in the big tournaments as well.” “It’s good, clean fun,” Lovato added. “I think anyone who plays pinball who’s over the age of 30 can remember the time as a kid that they were in an arcade, when you listen to the ’80s music and playing (a) game; that’s where it takes people.” A physical therapist, Lovato also likes playing pinball with her sons, 16 and 13 years old. Belles & Chimes allows her to connect with adult friends, who share a common interest, too. “It’s just more like adult friends,” Lovato said. “Usually you’re meeting other women at kids’ baseball games. When you enjoy it together, it’s different.” Belles & Chimes began in Oakland, California, in 2013. Like its parent, the local chapter’s goal is to bring together women of all pinball skill levels in a supportive, fun environment where they can learn from each other, make friends and participate in competitions. Lindbergh, who started playing pinball at age 13, said she believes there is no reason women can’t be as good at the game as men. “My hope would be that because I think some of the women are really developing their skills and getting better, I’d like to see another member qualifying for the world championships,” Lindbergh said. “I’d love to see at least one other Phoenix member in the championship.” Male and female pinball lovers, including children, can test their skills in modern and classic pinball tournaments at ZapCon 6 on April 21 and 22 at Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St. Information: zapcon.com. To learn more about Belles & Chimes: playmorepinball.wordpress.com. services with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Kenniker, a Chandler resident, was arrested March 22 in Mesa. He was booked into the Maricopa County Jail on 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.

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Gilbert gets new tenant for Saint Xavier building BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Tribune Staff Writer

ver a year after Saint Xavier University vacated the $34 million, taxpayer-funded building it occupied in Gilbert, the town finally has found a new higher-education partner to fill a portion of the facility. At its April 5 meeting, the Gilbert Town Council approved a three-year lease with Missouri-based Park University. The nonprofit institution first opened in 1875 and operates 42 locations in 22 states, including two locations in Arizona at Luke Air Force Base and Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The university will lease 10,411 square feet of administrative and classroom space on the first floor of the four-story, 87,000-square-foot building. Park University will pay $799,128 in rent over the course of the lease and also will be required to pay a $26,027.50 security deposit when the lease is signed. The lease includes two- and three-year lease extension options. Those payments will not completely replace the money the town lost when Saint Xavier officially vacated the site in January 2017. Gilbert was relying on the university’s rent payments to pay back the roughly $36 million in debt it owed on the design and construction of the building. According to the original development agreement with Saint Xavier, the university’s “lease payments shall be sufficient to cover the cost of the debt service.” BUSINESS BRIEFS

Correction on Best of Mesa Auto Repair selection

An error was made reporting the results of our readers’ choice for Best of Mesa 2018 in Best Auto Repair. The winner was Gunnell’s Tire & Auto, 1950 N. Gilbert Road in Mesa. Another auto repair shop with a similar name was inadvertently named. The shop was founded as an independent

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Saint Xavier of Chicago opened an Arizona branch in fall 2015 in a new $34.2 million building paid for by Gilbert taxpayers through the sale of revenue bonds. The four-story building totals 87,000 square feet. (Tribune file photo)

Bishop Thomas Olmsted blessed the building with holy water during the grand opening of Saint Xavier University in Gilbert on Aug. 4, 2015.

The situation changed only nine months after the campus opened when Saint Xavier announced in May 2016 that it would close the campus by the beginning of 2017 due to concerns about funding at its main campus in Illinois. Saint Xavier had signed a 15-year lease with the town. The situation has been a black eye for the otherwise successful redevelopment of the downtown Heritage District the town has championed since at least 2014. The original development agreement leveled a potential $250,000 penalty against Saint Xavier if Gilbert terminated the contract for breach of agreement

within the first five years. However, the two sides came to an agreement in which the university would pay Gilbert $4 million, the equivalent of 18 months of rent. Those payments will cover the town’s debt service on the building through January 2019. The agreement also called for Saint Xavier to pay $250,000 in liquidated damages and over $150,000 for future building maintenance and related expenses. Gilbert anticipated those payments would cover maintenance and operating costs through fiscal year 2017, and the town wrote the costs into the budget in fiscal year 2018, according to a

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offering to engage in cash transactions up to $50,000. Over a two-year period, Costanzo took about $165,000 in cash from agents he believed to be heroin and cocaine traffickers, and exchanged it for bitcoin, prosecutors said.

Mesa bitcoin trader convicted of 5 counts of money laundering

A Mesa man who was a peer-to-peer bitcoin trader has been convicted of money laundering. Thomas Mario Costanzo was found guilty on five counts by a federal jury March 28. He’s scheduled to be sentenced on June 11. A federal sting operation found Costanzo

Tempe Chamber picks finalists for Business Woman of the Year

The Tempe Chamber of Commerce has announced three finalists for the 23rd annual Business Woman of the Year award. The finalists are Tracy Bullock, Melody El-

council memo on the agreement. According to the new lease agreement, Park University will enroll at least 300 students over the course of the initial lease. The lease agreement between Gilbert and Saint Xavier had required that school to enroll 200 students within the first two years, though the school had only 25 students in enrolled in Gilbert in June 2016 when it announced it would close. Park University will offer business, communications, criminal justice, wellness and education. It also plans to create a varsity-level athletic program in its second year of operation using existing community athletic facilities. – Reach Wayne Schutsky at 480-898-6533 or wschutsky@timespublications.com.

kin and Darin Sender. Bullock is the president of Bullock Training and Development. Elkin is the owner and founder of Sweetest Season Bakery & Cafe. Sender is an AV-rated zoning attorney and president and founder of Sender Associates based in Tempe. The recipient will be announced at the Tempe Chamber’s Leadership Conference & Expo on May 24 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Tempe hotel. See

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Michael Hiatt named Times Media Group vice president Tribune News Staff

imes Media Group (TMG), the locally based publisher of 17 Valley publications, including the East Valley Tribune and the West Valley View, announced April 3 that Michael Hiatt will join the company as its vice president and chief revenue officer. Hiatt is former group publisher of Modern Luxury-Scottsdale Magazine and group publisher of Phoenix Magazine and Phoenix Home & Garden, both published by Cities West Publishing. Hiatt has worked in the publishing industry in metro Phoenix for over 30 years. He is well known in the Southwest for his publishing creativity and his ability to build revenue streams by creating unique, effective client-focused advertising platforms and marketing solutions. Hiatt’s hiring combines his publishing experience with the more than two decades that Times Media Group founder Steve Strickbine has spent building TMG from a single eight-page community newspaper into the Valley’s leading community news source. “This is what I’d call a perfect match,” said Strickbine, who will remain TMG’s president. “I’ve always thought of Michael as a superstar in the news business for two reasons. One, he has grown some terrific publications, in terms of the stories they tell, the way they serve their advertisers and the way they serve their communities. Two – and this is even more important – there’s the high level of integrity Michael brings to work every day.” In his new role, Hiatt will guide all operations related to revenue generation, a move designed to help TMG better capi-

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Steve Strickbine, left, welcomed Michael Hiatt to the Times Media Group on April 3. Hiatt is the former publisher of several magazines, including Phoenix Home & Garden.

talize on its many media brands, broad reach across the Valley and desirable demographics. Hiatt started his professional career in Arizona at the East Valley Tribune in 1985 as a staff correspondent. Times Media Group acquired the Tribune in 2016. “This is an exciting homecoming for

me, both to the Tribune and to community journalism, which is something I’m passionate about,” said Hiatt. “I’ve witnessed Steve grow Times Media Group into a formidable organization and I look forward to helping lead this talented team.” Hiatt worked as the publisher, and

Information: tempechamber.org/ blog/2018-business-woman-year-finalistsannounced.

changed its name and will also change its look in the two new restaurants. Wildflower said the design of the two restaurants was inspired by the buildings they are located in and the surrounding communities.

1,000 homes this year. Fulton Homes has built more than 25,000 homes in Arizona since it was founded in the mid-1970s. Across the Valley, new home construction is continuing to increase.

Wildflower to open restaurant in Gilbert, will offer alcohol

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Scottsdale-based restaurant chain Wildflower is expanding in Gilbert, at 75 E. Rivulon Boulevard, just off Gilbert Road and north of Loop 202. The restaurant and another new one in Phoenix will offer alcohol. The Scottsdale-based company, formerly known as Wildflower Bread Co., has recently

Tempe-based Fulton Homes is investing $300 million to develop homes in Phoenix, mostly in the East Valley. The family-owned business owns and controls more than 6,000 lots in the Phoenix area, said Doug Fulton, CEO of Fulton Homes. Fulton says he’s expecting to deliver nearly

Infusionsoft opening center to help small businesses

Infusionsoft has opened a Small Business Success Center in Chandler to give local companies a space to hold meetings, trainings and larger educational and corporate events. The company opened the center next to its headquarters at 1260 S. Spectrum Blvd. The center offers 14 meeting rooms, from rooms that can seat 30 people or less to theater-style seating for up to 450 people.

later group publisher, of Phoenix Magazine and Phoenix Home & Garden from 2001 to 2013, overseeing an unprecedented period of growth. Beginning in 2013, Hiatt launched and then served as Group Publisher of Modern Luxury-Scottsdale, a luxury lifestyle publication and a member of the Modern Luxury family of magazines, which produces more than 80 titles across 24 major markets. “The Times Media Group represents an expanding platform that is perfectly positioned for growth,” said Hiatt. “The unique blend of longevity, demographic and geographic targeting as well as the desired reach of 17 publications in a growing and vibrant market is truly exciting. “Further, the combination of credibility, creativity, and quality products and people is inspiring. The diversity of TMG’s printed products, sophisticated digital offering and unique events can galvanize local communities.” A digital and print media company operating in the Phoenix and Tucson areas, TMG publishes the East Valley Tribune (EastValley.com), the Ahwatukee Foothills News (Ahwatukee.com), the West Valley View, Nearby News publications, the San Tan Sun News, the Scottsdale Airpark News, the Gilbert Sun News, the College Times, Lovin’ Life After 50, The Entertainer! Magazine, North Valley Magazine, 85086 Magazine, 85085 Magazine and the travel and information website Phoenix.org. TMG also owns and operates AZ Integrated Media, a media distribution and custom publishing company. For more information on Times Media Group: timespublications.com. Rooms can be rented by the hour or by the day, based on business needs. The center is accepting reservations at tiny. cc/infusionsoft.

Westech Business Center breaks ground in Chandler

The Westech Business Center has broken ground in Chandler, aiming to attract more jobs and companies. Once completed in October, the 122,505-square-foot industrial facility will be able to host industrial users, including corporate headquarters, manufacturing, assembly, logistics and last mile distribution. The center is at 300 E. Palomino Drive. Information: leearizona.com

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If we’re talking about digital privacy, it’s already too late BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Tribune Columnist

ith Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg set to testify before Congress April 11, expect plenty of chatter about what tech pundits call “online privacy.” This is a purely fictional concept, I’m here to tell you. Why? Because whatever privacy we once enjoyed, online or off, died sometime in the last 20 years, somewhere between the time mankind traded handwritten missives and phone calls for emails, then followed that up a few years later by amassing like sheep in a Facebook herd. Today, our every public utterance, message, post and image ought to be accompanied at least subconsciously by a digital Miranda warning: Anything you say can and will be used against you, if not in a court of law, then by advertisers, companies seeking customers, political operatives, government

and the just plain nosy. The Cambridge Analytica scandal represents just the latest of many wake-up calls to this phenomenon. Personally, I noticed years ago that whenever I send or receive an email mentioning a product – say, a new golf ball, car or electronic gizmo – I am immediately targeted by online ads for similar products. That inundation has only grown over time. Now, each time I use Google to search out a vacation destination or a pair of dress shoes, presto, along comes a slew of ads selling different options for my consideration. Besides that invasion into our so-called personal lives, there’s also everything we reveal via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, et cetera. For years, the rule of thumb I’ve used to advise clients is a simple one: Don’t post anything online that you’d have a hard time explaining to your Grandma, your kids or the HR person interviewing you for a job. That selfie of you doing bong hits in Rocky Point? No. You twerking at “da club”?

No. You explaining how you’d like to beat President Trump unconscious with the inert form of Vice President Mike Pence? No again. Back in the day, a work mentor explained to me that the best way to attend a party is to arrive a few minutes after it starts, leave long before it ends and in between stick to discussing the weather and puppies. If you want what you reveal online about your personal life not to bite you later on, I heartily recommend the same approach. Personally, I’ve made protecting my privacy into something of a game – by lying. Every now and again, I find the need to check the rival newspaper over in Phoenix. Their website always asks annoying survey questions about their advertisers. I enjoy answering these questions by posing as a 74-year-old female Democrat from Casa Grande, a greatgrandmother who drives a minivan and miraculously earns more than $500,000 a year, or whatever else I dream up. Between these fibs and using phony names

and email addresses whenever possible for website registrations, I feel like I’ve scored one for the good guys in the battle to preserve some shred of digital secrecy. Little more than an illusion, you say? Probably so. Between the digital tracks left behind by our debit card purchases, Google searches, Facebook posts, whereabouts via cellphone GPS and the web of our friendships and business relationships, I have no doubt that the amount of information available about any one human being today is so thorough as to be frightening. The more you hear selfstyled “privacy advocates” babble, the more you have to wonder if we aren’t too late to reclaim and restore what once we took for granted. Expect a political thunderstorm this week when Zuckerberg testifies. To me, that’s a lot like wondering why your house got robbed after you invited the thieves to dinner. – David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.

Mega animal shelter won’t serve East Valley BY SHERRY BUTLER Tribune Guest Writer

aricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) will close its East facility in Mesa in 2019, and there are no plans to build a new one. Sadly, most citizens of the East Valley aren’t aware of this issue or its impact. Maricopa County wants to consolidate services into one mega-shelter for animals, to be built at 27th Avenue and Durango, and the County Board of Supervisors expect this new facility to serve the entire Valley. As one of the volunteers of the East Valley shelter, it seems shocking that centralizing shelter services into one location would even be considered when, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, our Metropolitan area is the fourth larg-

est in the country (4,307,033 population) and the Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale area has the fourth largest gain (adding 89,000 people) of any metro area in the U.S. We also know how much sprawl the Valley faces – which makes travel from one location to the other increasingly difficult. The commute time for East Valley residents to travel from 30 to 45 miles or more – one way – through Phoenix traffic (three hours by bus, one way) to surrender their animal, consider adoption or to volunteer – seems unlikely. The commute burden will: (1) hinder East Valley residents from turning in lost dogs; therefore, dogs will either be kept or turned loose back on the streets; (2) make it difficult for people to go to a far west location to look for their animals (providing that their animals make it there, at all); (3) find Animal Control officers spending most of their shift driving and less time in the field picking up

animals; (4) be prohibitive to adopters, driving them to Craigslist and backyard breeders; and finally, (5) create the loss of a dedicated force of volunteers from the East Valley, critical to managing a facility of this magnitude. My research could not produce one other metropolitan area with this land mass and this much population with centralized shelter services. I and others are disappointed that the only option being considered by the Maricopa Board of Supervisors for the approved $18 million budget to replace the East shelter, is the consolidation of the two locations into one mega-shelter. Deciding without any public hearings or input from citizen groups – especially those from the East Valley – since the realistic cost (as shared in a recent meeting) is expected to be more like $25 million to $30 million. It appears there has been little effort to investigate other options in spending taxpayers’ money and at the same time,

making services more inconvenient for them. Candidly, this multimillion-dollar mega-shelter expenditure will serve the image and reputation of the county more than it will serve the welfare of our animal population. There is no question that the MCACC East facility is no longer adequate or healthy for Maricopa County’s growing population of residents’ companion animals (in Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, Fountain Hills, Scottsdale, etc.). But, there must be another answer. Please contact your Board of Supervisors representatives to stop this consolidation decision at bit.ly/2pVTsq3 or sign this pledge at bit.ly/2GQFxve to be delivered to them. – Sherry Butler has owned her public relations agency, Sherry Butler Communications, for 25 years in the Valley. She is an animal advocate, volunteer and foster for the East county shelter, several rescues and the mom of several “fur kids.”

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Hamilton High ready to leap the net to tennis title BY ERIC NEWMAN Tribune Staff Writer

banner hangs on the fence outside of the Hamilton High School tennis courts, displaying the success that the boys tennis team has achieved in its history. The Huskies advance to the later rounds of the A.I.A. tennis playoffs nearly every year, and the banner is littered with the years that Hamilton has gotten to the quarterfinals or semifinals, and even the team’s first-ever final appearance in 2017, with one notable exception. “If you look at our board, you see a lot of quarterfinals, a lot of semifinals, but not a whole lot of finals, and no championships,” coach Phil Gonzales said. Hamilton ran through Highland, Desert Mountain and Chaparral before eventually losing to Brophy Preparatory

Academy in the championship round last year. Gonzales said that if his team hopes to get back to that point, they will have to probably face the same group of teams again. “I always tell my team that if you want to make it to the final four in the state tournament, you’ve got to make it through Shea Boulevard,” he said. “Desert Mountain’s on one side, you’ve got Chaparral on the other, and Brophy. Even though they’re in Phoenix, a lot of their players are from Scottsdale, so if we can win two out of the three matches against those schools, our chances are pretty good.” Now, returning four of the top six players from last year’s run, senior Vedik Navale said the team has a singular goal: not just to get to the final round but get over the hump for the first time. He said the preparation for this year began just days after 2017’s final loss,

as many of the Hamilton players have the same coach and preparation routines in the offseason, and they even meet around twice a week at the school courts for captain-led open practice sessions and match play. “I think in the short term it was kind of upsetting, but looking to this year it’s definitely motivating us to come back harder, working to get stronger and get it this year,” Navale said. Coach Gonzales has encouraged his players to get match experience outside of the high school season as well, asking them to play in as many United States TenSee

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Senior Vedik Navale is one of Hamilton tennis’s four top returning players from last year’s trip to the finals.

EV players make an impact at ASU spring practices campaign on the field in 2017, Lucas tied for the team lead with two interceptions and finished fifth on the Sun Devils with 59 total tackles. ESPN ranked the redshirt sophomore as the No. 4 prospect in the state coming out of high school.

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pring practices for ASU football are officially underway on the school’s Tempe campus. And without a doubt, first-year head coach Herman Edwards has been the star of the show. But the former NFL head man is quick to push attention to his talented roster of football players. Edwards, former head coach of the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs, knows he is inheriting a team coming off a winning season and Sun Bowl appearance. Many East Valley locals are poised to make an impact under Edwards’ watch. Here is a look at a few players who could help the program attain its first doubledigit win season since 2014. N’Keal Harry - (WR, Chandler HS) Harry is one of those rare prospects who entered college with a massive amount of hype and actually exceeded expectations. After a strong freshman season, Harry officially emerged as one of the best wide receivers in the country last year. The

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ESPN ranked Chase Lucas from Chandler High the No. 4 prospect in the state coming out of high school. He’s a redshirt sophomore for the Sun Devils.

junior led ASU in receptions, yards and touchdowns in 2017. His 82 receptions ranked 12th in the FBS last season. With another strong performance, the 6-foot4, 216-pound receiver certainly will be on the NFL’s radar when the draft rolls

around next April. Chase Lucas - (DB, Chandler) Harry’s teammate at Chandler High School made a big impact on the defensive side of the ball last season. In his first full

Casey Tucker - (OL, Hamilton) The Gilbert product played high school ball at Hamilton, where he starred on the offensive line. He was recruited heavily as a senior and eventually chose to attend Stanford. There, the tackle paved the way for RB Christian McCaffery, who became a Heisman Trophy finalist thanks to Tucker’s work up front. He committed to ASU this January and hopes to create another star in the backfield, like McCaffery, this season as a grad student. Brandon Ruiz - (K, Williams Field) The sophomore placekicker tickled ASU fans’ collective fancy prior to last season when he posted a video of himself connecting on a 78-yard field goal. You read that correctly – 78 yards. The five-star See

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nis Association local tournaments as possible, to simulate the pressure of getting to important matches in later rounds of competition. “When you go through that process of playing in those tournaments by yourself, getting that experience of what it’s like to go through four rounds, it only makes you even better when you get to the high school game,” he said. “Everybody’s on the team and rooting you on. When you’re doing it on your own, it’s usually just you and parents, and so I try to get these kids to play as many tournaments as I can before we play the season.” This year’s run looks eerily similar to the 2017 campaign, in which Hamilton was defeated just twice, both times by Brophy. The Huskies have just one loss this season: a 3-6 defeat at the hands of the Broncos. Having gone through the toughest portion of the team’s schedule – consecutive matches against Brophy and Chaparral – senior Xen Brennan said it is hard not to look ahead to a potential match against the reigning champions again down the road, even with the rest of the regular season still to play.

Brophy found themselves tied 3-3 after the singles rounds on March 20. And, just like 2017’s final, Brophy was able to pull out all three of the doubles matches for a 6-3 victory. It is clear what the Huskies believe needs to change. With a group of singles players that can compete with any team in the (Eric Newman/Tribune Staff) state, Brennan Hamilton tennis coach Phil Gonzales gives senior Xen Brennan some tips. The said emphasis Huskies are looking to their first state tennis title. has been placed on strengthen“It’s definitely always in the back of ing the doubles, particularly playing fast my mind. We might be able to coast a points, especially after most of the playbit because we’ve played most of the big ers have just finished playing grueling teams on our schedule so far, so definite- singles matches. ly it’s in my mind about who we’re going “We’re going to try new doubles plays, to play in the playoffs,” he said. practice on some of the shots that we Just like 2017’s final, Hamilton and don’t normally do. Coach wants us to

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kicking prospect out of Williams Field had a terrific freshman campaign with the Sun Devils, converting 49 of 50 extra point attempts. Quinn Bailey - (OL, Higley) After redshirting for the 2014 season, Bailey made an immediate impact on the offensive line the following year. The Higley product has appeared in every regular season game the past two seasons. He’s vital to the offense as he adds versatility; Bailey is more than capable of playing both tackle and guard. The redshirt senior entered spring practices eager to solidify his spot on a deep and talented O-line. Steven Miller - (OL, Gilbert) Miller was ranked as a top-100 offensive tackle prospect by ESPN following a terrific career at Gilbert High School. The redshirt junior appeared in 11 games two years ago and 13 games last season. At 6-foot-4, 325 pounds, the offensive lineman will be depended upon by coach Edwards to provide leadership. Curtis Hodges - (WR, Mountain View) The 6-foot-7, 220-pounder certainly

has the size to be a difference maker in ASU’s offense this season. Hodges was used sparingly in 2017, recording just five receptions and returning a couple punts. But an unfortunate Achilles injury to fellow wideout John Humphrey could open the door for the sophomore out of Mountain View High School. Other local products looking to make an impact include Jordan Hoyt (DL, Chandler), D.J. Davidson (DL, Desert Ridge), Cade Cote (OL, Williams Field) and Bailey Huggins (LB, Basha). The Sun Devils will play their annual spring game on Friday, April 13. The team opens the regular season by hosting UTSA on Sept. 1. – Contact Brian Benesch at 480-898-5630 or bbenesch@timespublications.com.

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Chandler High track teams honor late coach Ted Williams BY BRIAN BENESCH Tribune Sports Editor

hile longtime Chandler Wolves throwers coach Ted Williams may be gone, his legacy will never be forgotten. The high school track and field teams will officially dedicate the remainder of the season to Williams, who passed away last week. After the beloved mentor died of complicating health issues, the teams announced a title change to field and track – something Williams had often campaigned for. He always believed the name should be reversed, and in his memory, that subtle change will be implemented. Working alongside girls head coach Eric Richardson, Williams helped build one of the best track teams in the area. The name change is just a small token of appreciation, but the honors won’t stop there for the track coach of 21 years. On Sunday at 5:30 p.m., a celebration of Williams’ life will be held at the school’s

Austin Field. Williams, 59, made a lasting impact on the high school’s athletic programs. That impact will certainly stick with Jim Culver, Chandler’s athletic director. “He was always willing to go out of his way to help others when needed,” Culver said of Williams, via email. “He’s best known for being a mentor to not only our students at Chandler High, but to many student athletes across the valley. He was always someone you could count on.” Culver said Williams definitely did more than coach track during his two decades at the school. He inspired young minds. He taught student athletes how to succeed in both areas; in the classroom and on the field. The late coach also spent an extended period of time working with the varsity football team. Culver said of Williams, “Words will never be able to express the impact that coach Ted has made on those who were lucky enough to have come in contact with him. The Chandler High School community will truly miss coach Ted.”

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Debating hot-button issues should be more winsome BY DR. NATE MILLICAN Tribune Guest Writer

o you grow tired of the militaristic posture characterizing many individuals engaged in discussion? I sure do. Whether it’s a fly-by political discussion with someone at Fry’s, an in-depth conversation with an acquaintance over religion or a perusal of Facebook, where people pontificate on any and all issues, I find myself emotionally exhausted and discouraged at how capable people are of being mean-spirited and unkind. Now, please don’t misunderstand that first paragraph as a dismissal of values, policies or beliefs as unimportant and not worthy of rigorous, passionate debate. I’m a pastor of a Baptist church here in town, which means, among many things, I hold certain values and beliefs as very important. Not only that, but I’ve devoted my life to knowing, studying and sharing these FAITH CALENDAR

SUNDAY, APRIL 8 ‘STREET REQUIEM’

Tempe Interfaith Fellowship will host “Street Requiem,” a free community concert, to honor homeless people who have died on the streets. Sixty singers from congregations associated with the fellowship and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix will combine with a small chamber orchestra and percussion instruments. DETAILS>> 3 p.m., Tempe United Methodist Church, 215 E. University Drive. Tickets and information: streetreq. eventbrite.com.

beliefs so others can find true meaning, fulfillment and purpose. But what it doesn’t mean is that I have the license or justification to treat people as less than human when I engage in discussion with them. Alan Jacobs, in his book “How to Think: A Survival Guide for a World at Odds,” shares a helpful word on this issue. He writes: “When people cease to be people because they are, to us, merely representatives or mouthpieces of positions we want to eradicate, then we, in our zeal to win, have sacrificed empathy. We have declined the opportunity to understand other people’s desires, principles, fears. And that is a great price to pay for supposed ‘victory’ in debate.” Jacobs’ quote is a word I’ve kept tucked away in my heart ever since I read it several months ago. I regularly interact with people who espouse beliefs and values diametrically opposed to mine. At times, I’ve wrongly categorized them merely as “such-and-such a person

who advocates for this or that” rather than seeing them first as a person. I reduced them to merely a representative of a viewpoint that I disagreed with, and in so doing I failed to have an empathetic or compassionate posture. Have you ever done this? My suspicion is that you struggle with this too. Again, if you’re like me, you’ll want to do better in this area. Differences of opinion on all things political and religious – marriage, immigration, life, sex, lifestyles, parenting, money, etc. – aren’t going away. So, what do we do? Isolate ourselves and pursue a bunker mentality? Engage exclusively with people who are exactly like us in every way regarding the aforementioned issues? These options aren’t tenable or realistic in any capacity. And more than that, they don’t even remotely capture how a Christian should engage with the people around them. Let me suggest several principles that David Powlison provides in his book

“Good and Angry: Redeeming Anger, Irritation, Complaining, and Bitterness,” that will help you and me engage with people in a more winsome manner: Listen rather than focusing on crafting a comeback. Treat people fairly, representing them accurately and recognizably; no gross caricatures. Speak accurately and abandon prejudicial language. “Always” and “never” are rarely true and are invariably more destructive than constructive. Speak calmly rather than with gusts of inflammatory emotion. Overlook an offense you used to explode over. Solve the problem rather than attacking the person. Replace harsh words that stir up anger with gentle answers.

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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.

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Arizona Interfaith Movement’s Golden Rule Award will be given at a banquet at the Mesa Convention Center. Honorees are Pastor Magdalena Schwartz, Marilyn Murray, Playworks, Rose Mapendo and Muhammad Ali posthumously. Also featured is a Faith Fair where guests can learn about 25 different faith traditions and how the Golden Rule is woven through all of them. A silent auction will support the organization’s Golden Rule educational programs for youth. DETAILS>> 5:30-9 p.m., Mesa Convention Center, Centennial Hall, Building C, 201 N. Center St. Tickets are $95 each. Registration and information: tockify.com/azifmevents/detail/93/1523579400000.

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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. 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: 480-393-3001, tlmchurch.info@gmail.com.

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-Dr. Nate Millican is lead pastor at Foothills Baptist Church in Ahwatukee. Information: foothillsbaptist.org.

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Exploring the 3 Treasures – Jing, Qi, Shen – which are the theoretical foundation of traditional Chinese medicine and philosophy and the amazing practices of Qigong and Tai Chi. Drop-in sessions for $15. Appropriate for beginners and Qigong practitioners. DETAILS>> 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa. Information, 480593-8798 or interfaith-community.org.

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evelers can raise a pint with a paleontologist and sip a stout beneath a stegosaurus at the Arizona Museum of Natural History’s Beer N’ Bones event on Friday, April 13. The museum opens its doors after hours for a 21-and-older evening of drinking that might actually make visitors smarter. The unlikely combination of drinking and learning is gaining popularity in an emerging “science café culture,” according to Gavin McCullough, a paleontologist at the muse-

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um. The trend brings scientists, historians and those interested in learning together for informal presentations in casual settings that remove the intimidation and add a lightness to learning. “Science is something that can be accessible and fun, and also, beer’s great,” McCullough said. “This has dinosaurs and beer, so those are kind of our selling points.” Partiers will find a unique night that combines the discovery of being a kid with one of the joys of being an adult (i.e., drinking beer). They will tour the museum and explore the ancient cultures and landscape of the Southwest, while enjoying local beer and great (Arizona Museum of Natural History) food beneath the mammoth bones The makers of Uncle Bears and Blasted Barley meet of prehistoric creatures. The evening at the Beer N’ Bones event at the Arizona Museum of also packs in fun, hands-on science Natural History. activities, live animal stations and a and Distillery, Cider Corps, Desert Eagle rooftop band playing under the stars. The event has the feel of a craft beer fes- Brewing Company, Uncle Bear’s Brewery, tival with participating breweries including Dubina Brewing Company, Scottsdale Beer Oro Brewing Company, O.H.S.O. Brewery Company, North Mountain Brewing, SunUp

Brewing Company and College Street Brewhouse. Attendees can even learn about the science behind designing a good brew at the hops-smelling station, where a brewer will walk them through the pairing of yeast, grain and other ingredients to create different flavors. For a fast-paced tour of scientific minds, partiers can grab a seat for Speed Dating with Scientists. The activity, which happily is not an awkward matchmaking event for lovelorn scientists, features rotating round tables of experts sharing their work in a variety of scientific fields, and they’ll take questions, too. “It’s really neat and valuable to have perspectives from all different types of people,” said Charlie Rolsky, an ASU doctoral student. “Some of the best questions I’ve ever gotten were from people who weren’t trained in science, which is really cool.” Rolsky has lent his scientific smarts to the event for several years, sharing his research on plastic pollution as well as killer whale See

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Gilbert skater enchants friends, family and little ones with ‘Frozen’ BY CATHERINE HATHAWAY Get Out Contributor

Logan Weaver discovered skating in a “pretty weird way.” Weird, but it worked. The Gilbert resident now appears as a citizen of Arendelle in “Disney on Ice Presents Frozen,” which comes to Talking Stick Resort Arena from Thursday, April 12, to Sunday, April 15. “When I was 13, I went to a public skating session,” Weaver says. “It was really fun. It was just a cool feeling to be out there on the ice, so I asked (my parents) if, as a Christmas present, I could take skating lessons.” The next day, he hit the ice and has been doing for about 10 years. That was in Washington state, where he graduated early from high school. He moved to Arizona to train with Olympic silver medalist Ben Agosto. “Most of my career, I was competing all over the country,” Weaver said. “I always liked performing more than skating. It always would bring me more joy to perform for people than being judged on a performance.” Performing with Disney is a dream come

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true. He pursued employment by submitting audition tapes before he was 18. On Agosto’s recommendation, Weaver auditioned for Disney in Phoenix on his 20th birthday with

his current cast. “It was amazing,” Weaver said. “I had a great time. It was hard, but it was an experience I won’t forget.” He was hired, he’s been (Special to the Tribune) and Gilbert resident Logan gliding along Weaver says performing since then. His with Disney is a dream favorite scene come true. is “In Summer,” a song by the quirky and lovable Olaf the snowman. He is accompanied by bees that buzz and dandelion fuzz. He also enjoys his moments skating with Arendelle citizens. Weaver said one of the biggest job perks isn’t a “perk” at all. It’s hearing children sing, cheer and light up when they see their favorite characters or hear a familiar tune. “That’s something that continues to drive the job for me,” Weaver said. “That’s one of the main reasons I come in to work. I love the job and seeing the kids really makes up

for anything that is not amazing.” This is not Weaver’s first time performing with Feld Entertainment. He also spent time with Ringing Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. He melds his warmup routine with his circus talents. “Well, before a lot of shows, I like to juggle,” Weaver said. “You’ve got to put on your makeup. You’ve got to do a 15-minute warm up. That is just part of my routine before every show. Most of the time I just like to relax and get myself in the mindset of, you know, being the best character I can be.”

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Beverly Weber, 83, of Mesa died in Chandler on March 23, 2018. Bev was preceded in death by husband Ray Weber. Services will be 1pm Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Melcher Mortuary, 6625 E. Main St., Mesa. Melcher Mortuary handled arrangements. 480832-3500

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LOPEZ, Christopher Andrew On March 26th, 2018, after a brief battle with cancer, Christopher Andrew Lopez passed away peacefully in his home in Kentfield, CA. Chris was born in Mesa on July 5, 1973, to Guillermo Jr. "Bill" and Gloria Lopez. He was a 1992 graduate of Mountain View High School in Mesa and went on to earn a BS degree in Nutrition at Arizona State University. He enjoyed the outdoors so much he sought out employment with companies such as Marmot Mountain, Mike’s Bike and Hydrapak. A few things Chris truly loved and lived for were his beloved niece and nephew Sophie and Graham Aanes, and his two dogs Maggie and Nala. He surrounded himself with friends who enjoyed the same outdoor activities as he did, camping, skiing fishing, biking and road trips. He was a loyal friend with an infectious laugh and known to do things on his terms. He is survived by his parents Bill and Gloria Lopez, Nala (dog), Shelley Aanes (sister), Eric Aanes (brother in law), Sophie Aanes (niece), Graham Aanes (nephew), April Williams (sister), David Williams (brother in law), and many cousins. For all those whose lives Chris has touched, are invited to a celebration of life at a future date. Sign the Guestbook at: obituaries.EastValleyTribune.com

December 6, 1940 - March 15, 2018 Dick’s puzzle of life was completed peacefully on March 15, 2018, surrounded by his children. He has gone home to join his father Raymond Joseph Trombley and mother Germaine (Chaloux) Trombley, brothers Eugene and Francis and wife Patricia (Goodnough), and sisters Arlene and Anita. Born in Claremont, New Hampshire, he spent most of his life in Unity, New Hampshire before finally settling in Mesa. Beloved father of daughters: Denise and husband Philip Parry, of Merrimac, Massachusetts, Kandi and husband Richard (Rick) Edson, of Gilford, New Hampshire, Jodie and husband Richard Camp of Mesa, Kim and husband Anthony (Tony) Manfredi, of Chandler; sons: Raymond (Ray) Trombley and wife Sherri (Hall), of Chandler, and Derek Yoders of Maricopa; and grandchildren: Stephanie, Emily, Charles, and Philip Parry, all of Merrimac, Massachusetts, Richard, Olivia, and Shaun Edson of Gilford, New Hampshire, Aiden and Ayla Trombley of Chandler, and great granddaughter Azaliea Parry of Merrimac, Massachusetts. Dick is also survived by his brothers and sisters: Charles and wife Virginia (Peters) of Cambridge, Massachusetts, James (Jimmy) and wife Marie (Lamirande), of Charlestown, New Hampshire, Margery and deceased husband Robert (Bob) Dunthorn, of Summerfield, of Florida, Georgianna (Sassy) and husband Earl Goodnough, of Ft. Pierce, Florida, and William (Billy) and wife Elizabeth (Betty Currier) of Ft. Pierce, Florida; sister-in law Rose Conners (Eugene); brother-in-law Roy Williams (Arlene), brother-in-law Victor Pas (Anita) and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family. Dick spent most of his life as a master baker working for Sunray Bakery in Massachusetts, and Piccadilly and Coco’s (bakery/restaurants) in Arizona. Dick loved the outdoors, taking long walks daily and sometimes wandering out in the desert, as well as, fishing, 500 piece puzzles, and collecting Indian dolls and pictures; but mostly loved spending time with his family, especially when it came to a family breakfast, his favorite meal. At Dick’s request, no memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Hospice of the Valley (www.HOV.org), which provided comfort for Dick and amazing support for his children during this difficult time. Sign the Guestbook at: obituaries.EastValleyTribune

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heaters

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Bonded

Toilets

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Faucets

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You will find Garage Sales easy with their yellow background.

24/7

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heaters

☛ Tank-less water

☛ Water

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Code T06

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480-755-5818

Pool Service / Repair

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Call Juan at

480-720-3840

Roofing

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

Not a licensed contractor.

GREEN POOL

LLC

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Roofing

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480-706-1453

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480.619.7472

NOTICE TO READERS:

480-208-1808 CERTIFIED • BONDED • INSURED

GilbertPoolman.com ROC License # 289980

Member of ABM

Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Remodeling

ROC 223367

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200 OFF

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Walk In Tub

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FAUCET

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PHILLIPS ROOFING LLC

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480-755-5818

minutemanhomeservices.com ROC 242804, 257474, 290005

Valleywide

CR 42 DUAL

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

CODE T15

APS/SRP Certified Contractor BBB A+ • Licensed, bonded, and fully insured for your protection.

phillipsroofing.org phillipsroofing@msn.com

15-Year Workmanship

Warranty on All Complete Roof Systems

www.timklineroofing.com

480-357-2463

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R.O.C. #156979 K-42 • Licensed, Bonded and Insured

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

Contractors who advertise and do not disclose their unlicensed status are not eligible for the handyman's exception. Reference: http://www.azroc.gov/invest/licensed_by_la w.html

Tim KLINE Roofing, LLC Roofs Done Right...The FIRST Time!

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

Again, this requirement is intended to make sure that the consumer is made aware of the unlicensed status of the individual or company.

Roofing The Most Detailed Roofer in the State

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

Your Ad can go ONLINE ANY Day! Call to place your ad online!! Classifieds 480-898-6465

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

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ons? Plant QuestiSHOW LISTEN TO OUR KFYI 550 AM am Saturdays 7-8 94 0-53 Call 602-26

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• Best Plants In Town • Friendly, Knowledgeable Nurserymen • No Commissioned High-Pressure Sales People • Best Price In Town On Quality Trees!

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PLANTED & GUARANTEED

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SHADE TREES

1500

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299 599

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CITRUS TREES

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BIG 5-6 Year Old • Many With Fruit! Includes Dwarf Trees: Lemon • Lime Grapefruit • Oranges

Dates • Bismarkia California and Mexican Fan • Sycads • Blues And More!

Regular Price

119

15 GAL.

349

299 699

WORTH THE DRIVE FROM ANYWHERE! VALLEYWIDE DELIVERY JUST $75! MAIN TREE FARM • 602-268-9096

EAST VALLEY • 480-892-2712

2647 E. Southern Ave. (Phx)

Cooper (Stapley) & Guadalupe

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SALE ENDS 4/16/18

Price is good with ad only.