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EV families scramble amid teachers’ historic defiance BY PAUL MARYNIAK Tribune Executive Editor AND HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

housands of East Valley families are preparing for one of Arizona’s most far-reaching political confrontations in history as public school teachers gear up for a strike this Thursday. The walkout will come a week after leaders of the #RedforEd movement reported that 78

percent of more than 57,000 teachers statewide cast paper ballots favoring a walkout – spurning Gov. Doug Ducey’s effort to defuse their threat and directly challenging the State Legislature’s decade-long stance on funding public education funding. “This is undeniably and clearly a mandate for action,’’ said Joe Thomas, a Mesa Public Schools government and president of the Arizona Education Association, which has been leading the #RedforEd movement with a start-up group called Arizona Educators

United. Both Thomas and AEU leader Noah Karvelis, a West Valley elementary school teacher, delayed the walkout for a week to let families prepare for its impact and work with local school districts to address other issues. “We need to give our communities time to prepare,’’ Karvelis said. But Karvelis left no doubt of his movement’s resolve. See

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Technology helping rescue units aid more stranded hikers

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Members of the all-volunteer Central Arizona Mountain Rescue Association earlier this year used a helicopter to rescue some stranded hikes at Bulldog Canyon, near the Bush Highway near the Lower Salt River Recreation Area. More cell phone towers in the East Valley make it easier for rescuers to located stranded hikers, provided they have their cell phones in good oeprating condition.

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BY JIM WALSH Tribune Staff Writer

othing is foolproof in the wild, where nature routinely demonstrates that it is more powerful than man.

But Central Arizona Mountain Rescue, the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office and other organizations say technology is helping them even the odds when it comes to saving stranded hikers. Technology has significantly reduced the

number of long ground searches for lost hikers, they say, and that turns more missions into rescues of injured or lost hikers rather than body recoveries. See

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Barbara Bush Elementary remembers its First Lady BY PAUL MARYNIAK Executive Editor

racy Olson was just finishing his studies at Arizona State University as he transitioned from a job in construction to a career in education when Barbara Bush reigned as the nation’s First Lady. Last Wednesday, he delivered a tribute to Mrs. Bush over the PA system to the 560 students at Barbara Bush Elementary School in east Mesa, where he has been principal for eight years at the only school named in her honor outside Texas. Mrs. Bush died Tuesday at age 92. “She was a wonderful proponent of child literacy, and we look forward to carrying on her legacy,” said Olson, a product of its school system and a member of the last graduating class of the old Mesa High School in 1972 before it was moved. The school, which opened as the city’s 59th elementary school in 1996, was dedicated to Mrs. Bush after then board member Marilyn Wilson Thiel proposed the special honor. “The reasons for this are many, but chief among them is the fact that Mrs. Bush has been an enthusiastic, tireless advocate for families, literacy and education,” Wilson told the board – which unanimously approved her motion. Mrs. Bush visited the school for its dedication on Nov. 1, 1996, when she was a 71-year-old mother of four and grandmother of 13. “This new experience of having people want to name things after us is really quite flattering until you realize they usually do it for people who are very, very old or dead,” quipped the woman who saw her husband and a son become president of the United States. “But in all seriousness, it means a great deal to me that this new elementary school

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Barbara Bush Elementary Principal Tracy Olson told pupils about the former First Lady's death..

will be named for me because literacy and education in general is my No. 1 cause,” Mrs. Bush added. Indeed, her then personal aide, Quincy Hicks, told the East Valley Tribune in 1995, “I know she is really flattered and very honored. She loves the fact that someone is choosing to name (a school) after her because she is such a literacy advocate. Mrs. Bush in those days traveled extensively across the country to promote literacy as well as extend the work of her foundation, which awarded millions of (Special to the Tribune) dollars in grants to scores of family lit- A photo of former First Lady Barbara Bush, who died at age 92 last Tuesday, hangs in the lobby of the Mesa school named after her. Below her eracy programs. picture, a display case contains some related memorabilia. At the 1996 dedication, she read the story “Amazing Grace,” regain her lost memories. The school on Wednesday had a moabout a young girl who found she could be anything she wanted to be as long as ment of silence in honor of Mrs. Bush and teachers spent a little time telling she believed in herself. “If you put your mind to it, you can be their classes about her. In addition, each class is making a anything you want,” Mrs. Bush told the audience. “You might be the president special scrapbook-like page that will be of the United States. You might be the bound and sent to the Bush family next husband of the president of the United week. Wilson also on Wednesday reflected on States.” After the dedication ceremony, Mrs. Mrs. Bush, saying she is glad she came up Bush attended a second ceremony at Mesa with the idea to name a school in Mesa Public Library to honor a teacher chosen after her. Ironically, a subsequent school board as the 1996 Family Literacy Teacher of the named another elementary school after Year. There, she read a preschool story, “The Wilson. It wanted to pay tribute to the Very Hungry Caterpillar,” in English, onetime Iowa teacher’s extensive involvehalting briefly after each sentence so it ment in numerous civic and charitable could be repeated in Spanish for the bilin- organizations in Mesa that included 16 years on the school board. gual audience. Wilson said she met Mrs. Bush only Mrs. Bush returned to Bush Elementary several times after that, including in briefly during the dedication, recalling, January 2000 when her son was the front- “She was very gracious with her time but runner in the GOP presidential primary she was on a very tight schedule so I didn’t have any chance to talk with her one-oncampaign. She entertained a crowd of nearly 600 one.” But Wilson said she will always reparents and children, encouraging them to “turn off the TV once in a while” and member Mrs. Bush's visit the day of the school’s dedication, noting, “She left a read. “No matter what you want to be,” she legacy of the importance of literacy, famadvised them, “you have to know how to ily and learning to read and those were read. She then sat down and read them a values the people of Mesa hold close to story about a boy who helped a woman them.”

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Experts say a person lost in the wilds of Superstition or other East Valley mountains can frequently use a cellphone to call someone and ask for help – unless a battery is dead or there is no service. Global positioning coordinates from smartphones help search teams find injured people more quickly, so that a helicopter can fly directly to their location. “That is for the most part because of the advances in cellphones and cellular data,” said Lt. Brandee Ralston, of the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office search and rescue team. “It makes our job a lot easier. I would rather know where a person is first.” The growing number of cell towers has helped as well. “We think it’s because of additional cellphone towers” that have improved service in fringe areas, said Jesse Rutherford, a spokesman for Central Arizona Mountain Rescue, a division of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. Ralston said that while cell service appears to have gradually improved throughout the state, it is not a foolproof way for rescuing lost or stranded people more quickly. Hikers sometimes fail to conserve battery time for emergencies, wasting juice on social media and posting photos on Facebook and Snapchat. Ralston applauded a recent move by the Phoenix City Council to drop a proposal to adopt a “stupid hiker law” in an attempt to discourage hikers from failing to take proper precautions in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve. The proposal would have recouped rescue costs. Unlike the law that penalizes motorists for driving into flooded intersections and getting trapped, she said hikers often get

lost or injured through no fault of their own. Besides, added Rutherford, “Even the most prepared person can twist an ankle.”

‘Stupid hiker laws’ don’t work

“Stupid hiker laws” would discourage lost or injured people from calling 911, leading to a potentially catastrophic impact on public safety, Ralston said. “We would see a lot more searches and a lot more fatalities,” Ralston said. “It’s critical we get to them, the sooner the better.” The number of incidents involving stranded or injured hikers has held steady in the last two years, according to statistics maintained by the Pinal County rescue unit. In 2016, there were 72 searches and 103 rescues – not much different from the 69 searches and 101 rescues last year. That’s not to say fatalities don’t occur, even though there is more opportunity for safety because of better technology. “We would rather they call and ask for help before they get into dire straits,” Ralston said. “It’s a wilderness area. Bad things are going to happen.” Hikers should not rely on technology to save them, she said, if they fail to follow basic safety precautions – such as not hiking on a 100-degree day and bringing plenty of water. Hikers always should stay on established trails, making themselves easier to find, and to make themselves more visible by air by shinning a flashlight, rather than hunkering down behind a tree or bush. Most missions seem to involve injured hikers rather than people who get lost, Rutherford said. Central Arizona Mountain Rescue averages about 50 missions a year. Russell Kemp of Ahwatukee, a Central

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Arizona Mountain Rescue member, said most of his missions have occurred at night – when people realize they are running out of light and time to return to a trailhead or are injured. Hikers often get “summit fever,” Kemp said – a term he gives to the fixation of reaching the top of a trail and losing track of the amount of light left and/or their water supply. “These people are so determined to get to the summit that they ignore warning signs along the way,” Kemp said.

Technology impacts rescues

He said technology helps tremendously. “It’s become much easier to reach people who call 911,” Kemp said. “We get very accurate coordinates.” “We can fly almost directly to you,” using a helicopter, he said. “As long as you don’t move, we can find you.” Kemp said he much prefers rescues to the old-fashioned searches. “We have had multiple-day searches for lost hikers where people have succumbed,” he said. Technology has also impacted rescue units, reducing the need for as many volunteers as were once available. Robert Cooper, the longtime commander of Superstition Rescue, who spent 30 years looking for lost hikers in the Superstitions, said his volunteer organization was largely replaced by helicopters and cellphones after old-fashioned ground searches became mostly unnecessary. Cooper said the unit has been redeployed as a community action response team with the Apache Junction Police Department that searches for lost children or people with dementia. “Now, the sheriff’s office does everything with a helicopter,” Cooper said.

“It’s a sign of the times.” Serving on either the Maricopa or Pinal County search and rescue team as a volunteer posse member takes a major commitment, according to officials with both search organizations. Volunteers must pass background checks and extensive conditioning tests, with only three out of every 10 candidates passing the Central Arizona Mountain Rescue entrance requirements. They also must buy their own specialized equipment, which can cost $1,500-$1,800, Kemp said. “We try to knock out the physical stuff first so that people understand it takes a lot to do what we do,” Rutherford said. “The closest level of training we have found was a wildlife firefighter. We don’t want any of our members to be a liability in the field.” Members also must pass a grueling annual fitness test. The process speaks to the level of dedication necessary to perform a special job when people’s lives are in the balance. “Everybody on the team, we are avid outdoors enthusiasts,” Rutherford said. His team responds to emergencies throughout Maricopa County, including technical rescues using ropes and helicopters and swift-water rescues. “We are all over the fringes of the East Valley,” he said. Howard Larson, a snowbird from Nebraska rescued from the Siphon Draw Trail near Lost Dutchman State Park, is eternally indebted to Rutherford, Kemp and their fellow team members. Larson admits that his friends fell into the “summit fever” category, but says he knew from the start that he had no business making it to the top of Flatiron. “They are the experts. They know what they are doing,” Larson said. “It could have been a whole lot worse.”

Three snowbirds experience a harrowing mountain rescue BY JIM WALSH Tribune Staff Writer

oward Larson, a snowbird from Nebraska, sat for hours on a rock along the Siphon Draw Trail in the Tonto National Forest near Apache Junction in February, waiting for his two friends to return from Flatiron, a scenic rock formation that offers hikers a panoramic view. But that view doesn’t come easy – not with a 5.8-mile roundtrip hike, a 2,781-

foot elevation gain and a steep climb up a slick rock face. Hundreds of fit hikers navigate the hand-to-foot climb, but those with physical limitations, such as a bad knee, are warned to skip it. Larson, 70, was not in condition for much more than a nature walk when he tagged along on one of the East Valley’s most challenging hikes. He knew he was in trouble when the sun started going down. See

SNOWBIRDS on page 6

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Hikers who were stranded on Mount Ord northeast of Mesa after locating the group via GPS on their mobile phones.

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Mesa school renamed to honor longtime education advocate

non-profit that helps disadvantaged families rise above difficult circumstances. A

New Leaf offers homeless and domestic violence shelters, youth services and behavioral health counseling. “I am very humbled and very proud to be considered and recognized,’’ Hughes said. “It’s quite an honor. It means a lot to me and my family.’’ A program distributed at the dedication ceremony Thursday, April 19, said: “As a respected community leader and former Mesa Public Schools Governing Board member, Michael Hughes believes every child is important and can succeed. His compassion, purpose and unique melding of personal and professional qualities connect him with the community’s heartbeat. “Hughes is dedicated to promoting the importance of education and achieving self-sufficiency. His goal is to ensure generations of Mesa’s youth have access to highly qualified teachers, challenging

curriculum, top-notch facilities and the support needed to ensure every child succeeds.” Helen Hollands, a Mesa Public Schools spokeswoman, said the board wanted to recognize Hughes and approved the name change through a resolution. Workers began changing the signage at the school during spring break in March. Hughes Elementary, in central Mesa near Stapley Drive and 8th Street, was originally named after Nathaniel Hawthorne, the 19th century American author of “The Scarlet Letter.” Hughes said he is disappointed by the crisis in education funding, with teachers threatening the walk out in protest of poor pay. He said teachers are not fully recognized for their importance to society. “They should not be taken for granted. They are molding our future,’’ he said.

preciative. He wrote them a thank you letter and made a financial contribution after their expert crew saved him and his friends, Randy Lanning, 70, and Rich Schuldt, 74. “My compliments go to Dr. John and his team,” Larson said. “We felt bad that they had to be up there. They said, ‘These things happen.’ They were really nice.” “You have four guys willing to spend the night sleeping on a rock with you,” Larson said. “I don’t know if we could have stayed warm enough. It would have been really bad if they didn’t get there.” Larson was also amazed that a medical specialist like Dr. Nassar would participate on the team. He said he was having dinner two days later when Nassar called him to check in and ask if he was OK. “It was wonderful, it was all about taking care of us,” Larson said. “I have paid doctors who didn’t call to check up on me.” A Pinal County sheriff’s deputy walked the most experienced hiker, Lanning, down the trail to safety, while the Central Arizona Mountain Rescue crew helped the other two all night, covering them with blankets and getting them hydrated. It was a cold, miserable night. Technically, the team is a division the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Posse. The state Department of Public Safety’s helicopter dropped them off at a safer landing spot further up the moun-

tain and the crew walked down to the stranded hikers. But it was too dark and too dangerous for the helicopter to operate safely at the hikers’ location. “We were not able to get them out. The best thing we could do is to keep them as warm as possible,” Kemp said. “We made this cocoon of blankets. Those two gentlemen were asleep in 20 minutes.” Larson readily acknowledges he was not in shape for such a difficult hike. He said he thought he was rested and could have possibly hiked down the trail, but he decided to take the “free ride” back in the morning. Kemp disagreed, however, saying it would have been foolish for Larson to attempt the hike that night. “The other two guys were not in shape to get off the mountain. They could not even stand up,” Kemp said, recalling their legs wobbling from exhaustion and dehydration. Kemp remembers spending the night rolled up in a fetal position, wearing his parka and not keeping a single blanket for himself. Kemp and Nassar, who specializes in foot surgeries, went to work the next day. For Kemp, who grew up in Colorado and has always been an avid outdoorsman, working on the rescue team is both a unique mission and a highly challenging hobby. “It’s the thrill of being part of this highly specialize rescue team,” Kemp

said. “It's an adventure for me. When we go through a dry spell, we get bored.” Kemp does not consider the Siphon Draw rescue his most challenging mission. That title probably is reserved for another near the Salt River, north of the Blue Point Bridge, when a rock-climber experienced a harrowing and painful fall in a remote box canyon. Kemp said the rock climber experienced some sort of mishap with his rope system as he was lowering himself down the canyon. At some point, the rope system, intended to protect the rock climber from a serious injury, failed. The rock climber fell 100 feet to the bottom, breaking both ankles. Suspended from a rope attached to a helicopter, Kemp was gradually lowered by members of his team to the bottom, where he assisted the injured rock climber. Kemp loaded the injury man into a basket. The team gradually pulled the injured man and Kemp, who was hanging onto the rope, up the canyon. Eventually, the helicopter flew the injured man and Kemp to safety, with Kemp dangling onto the rope for the entire four-mile journey in a memorable, maybe unforgettable, high-wire act. Kemp said the injured rock climber gave him a fist-pump after they landed. “It’s turning the drive for adventure into rescuing somebody,” Kemp said. “Nobody goes out into the wilderness hoping to get in trouble. He sent us a note, saying, ‘You completely saved my life.’”

BY JIM WALSH Tribune Staff Writer

uring his 41-year career at A New Leaf, Mike Hughes has noticed a direct relationship between education and the ability of people to reach their potential and live a better life. Hughes, 65, spent 20 years on the Mesa Public Schools governing board helping to get Mesa residents the best education possible. Now, Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School is being renamed Michael T. Hughes Elementary School in honor of the staunch education advocate. “One thing that is a constant is the need for education. A higher level of education breeds success,’’ Hughes said. “Education is the driving force. It improves your lot in life.’’ Hughes is CEO of A New Leaf, a Mesa

SNOWBIRDS

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His friends made it to the top, but by the time they reunited with Larson about three-quarters of the way up the trail, one was hardly able to stand after falling 10-15 feet. The group was in no condition to make it back to the trail head. A male nurse came to their aide while another hiker called 911 and reported some GPS coordinates. Luckily for Larson and his stranded Midwestern friends, Central Arizona Mountain Rescue and Pinal County Search and Rescue were there to help them. A group of dedicated volunteers who respond to emergencies all around Maricopa County, the Central Arizona crew included Russell Kemp of Ahwatukee, a systems analyst for Tempe, and Dr. John Nassar, an orthopedic surgeon with offices in Scottsdale and Gilbert. The two other intrepid crew members were Scott Hoffman and Chuck Wright. “Spending all night freezing, keeping someone alive, people don’t believe we do it for free,” Kemp said. “It’s my way to give back to the outdoor community.” “Being a systems engineer just pays the bills,” he said. “I love the rescue stuff. Being on mountain rescue is my passion.” Larson, 70, said he was flabbergasted to learn such a volunteer organization exists, but he is thankful and highly ap-

(Special to the Tribune)

A Mesa school will be renamed after Mike Hughes, executive director of A New Leaf and a longtime education advocate.

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discussing an episode of “Law and Order” dealing with the subject. The Chandler Police Department reports that parents contacted police April 8 after finding out their minor daughter was in a sexual relationship with a 26-year-old man. The alleged incidents took place after school at the suspect's home near Arizona Avenue and Queen Creek Road. The alleged victim accused Karim Lahrichi of having sex with her. In one incident, the girl said she and Lahrichi were at his home watching an episode a “Law and Order” dealing with the topic of statutory rape. They even discussed the issue and the fact that she is a minor. Lahrichi was arrested April 9 and charged with two counts of sexual conduct with a minor.

Mesa holds Arbor Day celebration Sixth-graders in Mesa helped the city’s mayor write an

Arbor Day proclamation to celebrate Mesa’s commitment to tree-care and planting programs. The students from Superstition Elementary School worked with Mayor John Giles to write a proclamation for the nationally celebrated observance April 27. The proclamation was read at the April 16 City Council meeting. Vowing to plant more trees locally this year, the students hope the proclamation will inspire others to plant trees. For their part, the sixth-graders have organized a tree- planting next to their school at Monterey Park, 7045 E. Monterey Ave. “Arbor Day is a great day to celebrate and promote the significant role trees play in our urban environments. Not only do they help to clean the air and water, but even more importantly, they provide shade that helps to cool our homes and neighborhoods,” Environmental and Sustainability Deputy Director Laura Hyneman said. “Celebrating Arbor Day shows that our community values trees not just for their beauty but for their numerous health and environmental benefits as well.” In addition to the tree planting, Mesa is deploying staff and community volunteers to read “The Lorax” by Dr. Seuss to third-grade classes in 24 Mesa public-school classrooms. “The Lorax,” first published in 1971, chronicles the plight of a creature who speaks for the trees against the greedy Once-ler who wants to harm them. It has become a popular metaphor for those concerned about the impact humans have on the environment. For the eighth consecutive year, the City of Mesa has been named a Tree City USA Community by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to community forestry. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. Information: mesaaz.gov/sustainability or 480- 644-3306.

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“We can no longer allow the status quo in this state to go unchanged,’’ Karvelis said. “We need to bring the change that our educators and our students and our families in this state need.’’ The announcement drew criticism from Ducey, who said, “If schools shut down, our kids are the ones who will lose out.’’ Josh Buckley, president of the Mesa Education Association, said nearly 7,000 Mesa Public Schools employees were eligible to vote, including 3,400 teachers, and that 69.8 percent of those who cast ballots chose a strike. He did not say how many voted. Teacher votes in other East Valley districts were not available at press time. “We wanted to give everyone an opportunity to vote. We’re such a big district,” Buckley said.

Implications for many groups

Parents in the East Valley and the rest of the state fretted over the strike’s impact as local school districts prepared for a host of implications that ranged from state instruction requirements and to poor kids’ access to a meal. At press time, Kyrene, Tempe Union, Mesa, Higley and Gilbert district officials said schools will be closed if a strike occurs. Chandler Unified was expected to follow suit. Depending on the strike’s duration, here are some of the implications of closure: For students. Most East Valley districts already have said that graduation ceremonies will take place as schedule – but seniors won’t get their diplomas until they complete their instruction. “Diplomas will be issued if and when all requirements, such as course completion and attendance, are met,” Mesa Superintendent Michael Cowan said, echoing statements from other superintendents in the region. Instructional mandates apply to all students, meaning that vacations, part-time jobs and other summer plans could be put on hold. The Arizona School Boards Association indicated that "required instruction" is a complex issue since different grades have different total hours. It stated: “If a district must close schools, each school must evaluate whether the district must extend the school year to meet instructional hour requirements or the 180 days of instruction in order to satisfy requirements for full-time average daily membership. This review will vary depending on the grades impacted.” Meanwhile, hundreds of East Valley

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Arizona PTA President Beth Simek came out in favor of governor's plan on Monday, but withdrew it two days later when she realized how he would fund it.

school children could go hungry since they often depend on free or reducedprice breakfasts and lunches as their only healthy meals of the week. Wally Ansari, who owns B² burgers & brews restaurant at 393 W. Warner Road, Chandler, as well as Resultz Fuel meal prep company volunteered to provide food to kids who ordinarily qualify for free and reduced-price lunches in schools. He said the logistics had not yet been worked out but that his companies could deliver meals to places where the children are staying or that the meals could be

picked up at his restaurant. “If the number is high, all we may need is volunteers to support, but my whole team is ready to help,” Ansari said. For parents: Households face disruption, particularly where both parents work. The Valley of the Sun YMCA offered short-term child care, though it was unclear if it would make arrangements with parents who cannot afford to pay for it. Parents should check valleyymca.org for unfolding details. East Valley social media sites exploded all last week as parents debated the strike.

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Chandler Unified Superintendent Camille Castille and Mesa schools chief Michael Cowan joined Chandler lawmakers Steve Yarbrough and J.D. Mesnard when Gov. Ducey unveiled his plan April 12.

While a vast majority who posted comments expressed sympathy for the teachers’ demands, parents were divided on a strike. Typical was this exchange: “What about summer school that has already been arranged? What about family vacations that are planned? Summer jobs? Remember ‘this is for the students.’ They have lives too, you know. Teachers deserve more pay but a strike is not the answer,” one parent posted. Countered another: “While it would be a major inconvenience for me if school is cancelled and then has to be made up later, I whole heartedly support #RedForEd and if the teachers feel that it is best to walkout then I say do it. An inconvenience on me is a tiny sacrifice compared to what these educators sacrifice for our children.” Parents in all East Valley districts were told by officials that that every effort will be made to keep them informed through school messenger systems and their websites. For teachers: Teachers run the risk of simply being replaced as having abandoned their jobs – and possibly having their teaching certificates revoked. There is no Arizona law that precludes teachers from walking off the job. So, there is no danger of being arrested – or even being found in contempt should the state or local districts try to seek a court order to force teachers back to work. “Under the common law, strikes by public employees are forbidden,’’ wrote Gary Nelson, who was the attorney general in 1971. He said a strike by public employees is “an act against the public itself.’’ Nelson said Arizona law appears to say that a teacher who strikes after signing a contract has effectively resigned. And he said state law makes it illegal to resign without first getting the approval of the local school board. Nelson said a teacher who resigns without that approval is guilty of unprofessional conduct. And that, in turn, allows the state Board of Education to revoke that person’s teaching certificate. “That’s something we have communicated out to all our members so they understand the risk that … there can be repercussions,’’ said Thomas. Derek Harris, another teacher organizer, said teachers cannot rely on statements of support for the movement from superintendents and school boards as evidence that their jobs will not be at risk. But Harris said the teachers have something going their way. See

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“We’ve worked on the assumption that they can’t fire all of us,’’ he said. Even with the eased rules on who can teach, he added, “If it was that easy to replace everybody, we wouldn’t have 2,000 teacher jobs unfilled.”

Huge political struggle

With the nation’s eyes now fixed on Arizona, the strike also poses huge implications for Arizona’s political establishment in an election year. Ducey on April 12 rolled out his plan to raise teacher pay by 19 percent over three years and restoring $371 million that had been taken away from districts in recent years. He upstaged by a few hours House Majority Leader J.D. Mesnard of Chandler, who proposed raising their pay by 20 percent over five years by taking money away from other district needs, such as textbooks and computers as well as building maintenance. Though Ducey initially gained the support of a number of advocacy groups last Monday, the Arizona PTA and Save Our Schools Arizona withdrew theirs two days later because some of the money to finance his plan would be taken away from other programs benefitting poor families. Leaders of both the AEA and AEU said Ducey’s offer falls short partly because it fails to include support staff, from reading specialists to custodians and bus drivers. They also demanded that the state restore other funds that have been cut from schools during the past decade as lawmakers have enacted tax cuts even during the recession. Ducey’s office has acknowledged that state aid on a per-student basis is currently less than it was a decade ago, even before the effects of inflation are considered. Finally, there is the question of whether the money will be there, as teachers’ leaders and others insisted that the governor's plan could not be sustained. Ducey insists that a growing economy will bring in more tax dollars and reduce spending on social services. He also proposes to move money out of other accounts and not fund some budget requests. That alarmed special interest groups like the Arizona Arts Commission. It said the $2 million it would lose could cost 6,250 workshops and classes to Arizona residents of all ages, over 3,300 arts and culture-focused school field trips and more than 5,250 arts learning and arts integration programs in schools. But even legislative budget staffers

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Higley teachers jopined their counterparts across the East Valley in staging "walk-ins" in front of their schools before the class day began the last two Wednesdays and it was possible those walk-ins would become a daily occurrence this week until they walk off the job to press their demands for higher salaries and restored funding to school districts for other education expenses such as books and computers.

found what they said are flaws in the governor’s number crunching, and estimated that the price tag for Ducey’s school funding plans would leave the state $265 million in the red by 2020. That drew a sharp retort from gubernatorial spokesman Daniel Scarpinato, who called those conclusions “based on one faulty analysis that underestimates the amount of revenue growth in the state.’’ And he said legislative budget staffers are wrong in presuming that the higher revenue growth through March is a one-time event and cannot be sustained.

Legislature in the cross-hairs

Those estimates raise the possibility that even if educators accept Ducey’s offer. he could not get it approved by the Legislature. Teachers’ leaders have condemned several tax cuts the Legislature enacted this session alone, saying they reduced overall revenue and, with it, dollars for districts. Ducey himself pledged to continue those tax cuts, further infuriating teachers. Thomas called on legislators to refuse to enact future tax cuts – and rescind some that have been granted during the past decade, including a 30 percent cut in corporate income tax rates. He also said all

people should be made to pay their fair share, hinting at a surcharge on the highest wage earners. He also acknowledged it would take a two-thirds vote of lawmakers either to hike taxes or roll back prior tax cuts. Thomas said lawmakers can come up with that margin if they have the will. But not all lawmakers have been less than sympathetic with teacher demands for a 20 percent pay hike and would likely be just as happy to scrap Ducey’s proposal. Rep. Anthony Kern, R-Glendale, said U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists the average salary for all Arizona workers at $48,160. He said average salaries for teachers range from $43,670 for middle school teachers to $44,220 for elementary school and $48,050 for high school teachers. Kern also pointed out that the legislative decision to extend the 0.6-cent sales tax beyond 2020 will free up another $64 million a year for salaries, a figure he translated out to about $1,315 per teacher. “I want those numbers to kind of sink in,’’ he told colleagues, saying it will put teacher pay “well above the wage that most Arizonans make in this state.’’

Ducey said average teacher pay would reach $52,725 by the upcoming school year and $58,130 by 2020. All that, in turn, leads to the possibility that the public support that has empowered the #RedForEd movement could evaporate if voters see the teachers as greedy or ungrateful. For now, East Valley superintendents and school boards are backing teachers while stressing their other demands for more state support. Ducey has the support of several of the traditional education groups. Tim Ogle, executive director of the Arizona School Boards Association, pointed out that the governor's planwas not strictly limited to teacher pay hikes. Ogle also noted that it has been the educators and their organizations that have gotten Arizona to the point where the governor, who last year had recommended a pay hike of just 0.4 percent, is now making his offer. “Without their collective efforts, we wouldn’t be having these discussions,’’ he said. “That’s a tremendous win. And I hope they celebrate it.’’ -Tribune straff writers Colleen Sparks, Wayne Schustky and Jim Walsh contributed.

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Sustainability a way of life for Special Moments Catering BY RALPH ZUBIATE Tribune Managing Editor

or Brad Taylor, the drive for sustainability began at beer camp. Taylor, vice president of sales and finance for Special Moments Catering in Tempe, enrolled in a special event held yearly by Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Chico, California. The adult day camp was full of beer, food and games, but what caught Taylor’s eye is how Sierra Nevada was doing its regular business. “They were reclaiming water, running vehicles off the ethanol they produced,” Taylor said. “They wanted to produce great beer in a fashion that was sustainable. It was like going through the Willy Wonka factory.” Encouraged by Sierra Nevada’s processes, Taylor began moving the family catering company toward sustainability. That was seven years ago. “It’s been a journey,” he said. Special Moments had a thriving business already. Ninety percent of Special Moments’ business is corporate, with clients like PayPal, ZocDoc and Visa. They offer daily meal programs, catered lunches and the like. A small percentage is weddings and special events.

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Brad Taylor, vice president of sales for Special Moments Catering, has been steadily moving the family business toward sustainability for seven years.

For Taylor, it makes business sense to pair the push to save the planet with sound business practices. “‘Green’ has to be paired with sustainable,” Taylor said. “The ‘green’ movement of the past didn’t acknowledge economics. The new sustainability helps companies make a living.” Taylor went to ASU where the nation’s first school of sustainability was started.

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International chef Sanjay Dodani prepares meals at Special Moments Catering with an eye toward sustainable practices as well as tasty and nutritious dishes.

“That’s a big piece of their culture,” he said. But his degree is in business. “In my opinion, the food business should lead the way in sustainability,” he said. That practicality carried into the decisions made when Taylor started to change things at Special Moments. “We looked at where we could make the biggest impact first,” he said. “We realized we were making 300-500 servings of salad every day, mainly with romaine and leafy lettuce. We decided we could do it more sustainably.” Arizona is the No. 1 lettuce producer in the United States, so it only made sense to make sure to find a local supplier. After some struggle, they found True Garden, which grows lettuce hydroponically in Mesa. “We lease five towers from them, 12 to 14 feet tall,” Taylor said. “They are delivered to us in boxes, still alive with their roots on. They have never touched soil, so we don’t need as much water to clean them.” They are also free of pesticides. Taylor says True Garden uses essential oils for pest control. Special Moments also began recycling, then added composting.

He noticed that the company was producing so much waste that its Tempe dumpsters had to be picked up twice a week. He wanted to change that. Now, a lot of waste the company produces is recyclable or compostable. At first, Tempe offered composting to homes, not corporate buildings. Taylor says he got the city to change procedures and start taking the company’s composting. For example, the chefs now have fivegallon buckets at their stations that they fill with scraps. That way, they make sure it’s composted, instead of tossed in the trash. Now, the compost that Special Moments produces is used to grow organic crops in two nearby gardens. The food grown there is given away to people who get food stamps. Another technique Taylor learned from his Sierra Nevada trip involves a product called bokashi, which is pickled grain that’s left over from the brewing process. Sierra Nevada uses it two ways: to feed cattle on its property and added to compost to stifle the smell of fermentation. Special Moments adds it to compost, too – which his neighbors appreciate. When it comes events, sustainability finds its way into presentation, too. The company uses biodegradable utensils and plates, made of starch or bamboo. If a client wants the fancier black plastic plates, he makes sure they are recycled. Taylor’s father, Al, who founded the company, has joined in on the fun. He helps fallen logs to turn into displays for some presentation tables. That gives them a rustic look especially favored by a major client. “We do every grand opening in the state for Wells Fargo,” Taylor said. For the future, Taylor wants to continue the growth in sustainability. At the company’s offices in Tempe, Taylor is planning to make room to start growing his own greens hydroponically. The family has a restaurant in its history, but for now the Taylors want to keep on catering. “We’re experts at catering,” he said. “We’re going to maintain that focus.”

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Church bypasses Sunday service to cleanup schools BY MELODY BIRKETT Tribune Contributor

entral Christian Church bypassed Sunday services last Sunday and mobilized more than 6,000 people to fix up 95 East Valley schools serving more than 70,000 students. The church’s Mobilize Campaign’s goal “was to mobilize and get our church out of the pew seats, per se, of our services to go and make an impact in our communities,” said Bri Johns, creative director at Central Christian Church. “So, we exchanged our services at our five campuses for the classroom on April 15,” Johns said, ticking off five high schools, seven junior highs and 82 elementary schools that 5,600 congregants and another 500 volunteers attacked with brooms, paint brushes and cleaning equipment. They also fixed up the Queen Creek Performing Arts Center. Since the project occurred before Teacher Appreciation Day, volunteers “packed all kinds of thank you gifts to teachers to bless them.” Volunteers left over 8,100 gift bags

in gardens and adding different playground equipment.” S o m e teachers and other staff showed up and worked alongside the volunteers with leaf blowers, (Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer) rakes and Dylan Metzger, 5, of Chandler, helped adults from Central Chrristian Church spruce c l e a n i n g up and sanitize classrooms at Humphrey Elementary School in Chandler. wipes. full of gift cards, thank-you notes and Johns admitted the decision not to other goodies for teachers and staff. have a service may have raised some Before the big day, church coordinators eyebrows but noted, “We have a broken met with the principals at these schools world around us.” to learn about each one’s individual “We’ve got a lot of need. So, if the needs. church doesn’t get active than we’re not “We had all kinds of projects including doing our job. That’s what we’re here for painting park benches, murals and new is to help our communities be better, to lines on basketball courts,” said Johns. help support them, to encourage them, “Volunteers also were kept busy cleaning to resource them.” desks, sprucing up the teacher lounge Johns added, “We’re made for more in areas, assembling furniture, helping this life than just existing and doing the

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daily thing. Obviously, there’s a value in going to church and meeting together, but there’s even more of a value in making a difference with other peoples’ lives and the world.” Public schools don’t always welcome religious groups or churches to come in, but since it was on a weekend when students were not in class, the church was able to coordinate the volunteer project. “There are no strings attached,” Johns said. “We’re not in there to try and proslytize or anything. We just want to make a difference and help. They’re very open to that. We don’t have a religious agenda attached to all.” While there is no religious agenda, Johns stressed they were religiously motivated. “We believe in Jesus,” she said. “We believe he was an active person who made a difference in the world and we want to be like Him. We are trying to teach our people to be more like Him and going and doing things in our communities instead of just sitting in the seats.” “I love that we’re able to be a blessing in this way,” said Johns.

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he Mesa Chamber of Commerce honored two longtime institutions – A.T. Still University and the Save the Family Foundation – as well as nearly a dozen businesses and individuals last Thursday at its annual Leadership Awards dinner. A.T. Still University is the founding institution of osteopathic healthcare, established in 1892 by Andrew Taylor Still, in Missouri. It established the Arizona School of Health Sciences in 1995 and opened its Baseline Road campus in Mesa 11 years later. It received the Large Business of the Year Award. Save the Family, named Nonprofit of the Year, began serving homeless families in 1988. It provides a full array of support services to help homeless and impoverished families succeed – including financial literacy education, career development support, budgeting workshops, parenting classes, self-esteem coaching and chil-

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A.T. Still University received the Big Business of the Year Award from the Mesa Chamber of Commerce. Its east Mesa campus trains hundreds of students in osteopathic medicine.

dren’s programs create. Last year alone, it assisted 300 families. The Chamber gave the Mid-Size Business of the Year Award to GECO, an innovative aerospace technology company that it says “designs and manufactures safe, trusted and affordable avionics for our nation’s defense. The Chamber noted that the 23-yearold company “provides real-world engineering experience to Mesa’s Public

Schools and local universities through a robust intern program.” Guild Mortgage Mesa, which opened in 2014 received the Small Business of the Year Award for “personalized, quality service beyond the common call center approach” and a “people-first culture.” Rex Kimball, owner of Mirex Marketing, won the Peter Sterling Spirit of the Fight Award, named after the onetime Mesa Chamber CEO who fought brain

cancer for four years before his death. Kimball “loves working with local businesses as he gets to see the positive effects they have on the families they employ and the communities they serve,” the Chamber said, noting his extensive community involvement with several nonprofit organizations. Jan Vitale was one of several individuals honored by the Chamber. Named Ambassador of the Year, Vitale, owner of Lifetime Investments, has played a major role in the city’s Hydration Campaign and the July food drive. Among its awards for excellence in education, the Chamber named Madeline Chowdhury of Mesa Community College Professor of the Year and Dobson High School economics teacher Lindsay Linoff Teacher of the Year. EmmaLee Adams, the senior class president at Mountain View High School, was named Student of the Year for her involvement in a variety of school, community and church-related organizations.

Lawmakers curbing local regulation of home-based businesses BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

tate lawmakers are trimming the ability of cities and counties to keep people from running businesses out of their homes. On a 32-25 margin Monday, the House approved legislation that carves out an exception to existing local ordinances spelling out where individuals can – and cannot – sell products and services in residential areas. To get an exemption from local rules, a business would have to be operated by the homeowner and anyone else in the immediate family, with no more than two employees who do not live there. SB 1387 also says there cannot be more than one client on the premises at any one time. And the business would have to generate no on-street parking or any substantial increase in traffic through residential areas. Rep. Jeff Weninger, R-Chandler, said the legislation is based on complaints by

some people that their efforts to operate something as simple as an accounting service are being thwarted by unfair and burdensome local regulations. “What about the freedom to start your own business and break through on your own and not have to depend on somebody else to give you that break or give you that leg up?’’ he asked. Weninger said it’s matter of practicality. He said someone who might want to start his or her own firm does not want to take the risk of signing a lease of three years or more for commercial space at $2,000 a month. Those leases, Weninger said, usually require a personal guarantee. And if the business falters after the first year? “You’re going to owe that landlord $24,000,’’ he said, with the landlord obtaining a judgment on the former tenant. “Your credit’s going to be wrecked,’’ Weninger said. He said allowing someone to start and run a business at home is “giving these people who are poor, undercapitalized, a chance at the American dream.’’

Weninger said the measure still leaves cities with some authority to use zoning laws to govern what can and cannot occur in someone’s home. And nothing in the legislation trumps rules of homeowner associations that can have their own limits on business. But some other legislators were skeptical of overriding local rules. “This takes away a tool a city might have that helps me as a homeowner,’’ said Rep. Kelli Butler, D-Paradise Valley. “We want people to have the freedom to start their own businesses, but not at the expense of their neighbor.’’ Rep. Ken Clark, D-Phoenix, agreed. He said lawmakers may find they have opened the state to litigation from neighbors who say that a new, unregulated home-based business has reduced their property values. And Rep. Kirsten Engel, D-Tucson, said she feared the measure, as approved, still allows for more than minimal business operations out of someone’s home. For example, she said there is no limit on the number of family members who can

be on site. Weninger said he was not interested in trying to address that. “It used to be when I was a kid, Catholic families were really big,’’ he said. “I don’t want to get into the business of telling people how many of their family members they can have at the time, whether it’s for a Christmas celebration or whether it’s coming over to help for the business.’’ Rep. David Cook, R-Globe, said he sees the issue from a different perspective. “This bill is about freedom,’’ he told colleagues. “This bill is about giving people a chance to chace the American dream.’’ Weninger said there’s proof that homebased businesses, if not subject to onerous regulations, can eventually grow to be successful. One of those, he said, is Apple, started by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs in a garage. As it turns out, though, that may be more myth than reality. In an interview with Bloomberg, Wozniak said there was no actual designing of computers in the garage.

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Now, I see obituaries as celebrations, not dirges BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Tribune Columnist

s a newspaper reader for 50 years , one group of stories never captured my attention. As a boy, I started reading the sports pages first and worked backwards to the front of the paper. Come college, I started reading from the front page. Regardless, I always skipped the obituaries. Maybe I was afraid of the names I’d find listed. Or maybe tales of dead strangers printed in small type didn’t rivet me compared to politics, scandal and box scores. Or maybe I thought that because I knew the ending – death – obituaries were always too sad. Who needs sad stories daily? You want sad, you can read the Suns news, right? That changed this past Christmas, when my mother passed away. She died young,

only 71, and among the many things that have changed in her absence is how I read the newspaper. Now, I read the printed death notices. I even click on the obituaries online and pore over stories of people I never knew, mourned by people I will never meet. I get it now, however. Most obituaries are celebrations, not dirges. They exist to say a few final good things about someone who, henceforth, will exist only in memory. To me, that seems like the very best reason to tell a story. This week, I spent a few minutes reading about Jesse “J.D.” James. A resident of Ahwatukee, he died at 30 years old. I never knew him, but his obituary made me feel like I did. J.D. “was volunteering at the Arizona Animal Welfare League no-kill shelter when he met Kroos, a beautiful German shepherd. Kroos became J.D.’s roommate and soul mate. As J.D. often said and truly believed, they rescued each other.” If you’ve ever loved a dog, you under-

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stand that relationship exactly. I also read about Norma Jean Thompson, who died at 92 this past Easter. Her photograph showed her posed beside her husband, Dr. George Thompson. The obituary detailed their 63 years of marriage, from meeting while Norma was a nurse to the birth of four kids and enough grandchildren to populate a baseball squad. The part I liked best? Norma and George, this sweet old couple from Mesa, loved adventure. “They traveled to many places around the world, including Ethiopia, Algeria, Egypt, Nepal, India, Indonesia, Bali, Guam, China, and Bhutan.” My great-grandmother’s travel itinerary included visiting Shop-Rite in Queens, not the Saharan Desert. Inevitably, reading obituaries calls to mind the survivors: their grief, their sense of loss, and their pride for everything achieved by their loved ones.

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Mesa’s Breeja Larson reflects on Olympic triumph BY BRIAN BENESCH Tribune Sports Editor

ix years removed from the biggest moment of her professional career, Olympic Swimmer Breeja Larson continues to hone her craft in the pool. The Mesa native fulfilled a dream back at the 2012 games when she earned a gold medal with Team USA. During the 4x100 medley relay, Larson and her teammates ended up shocking the world with a win. That victorious performance was nothing new for the swimmer, who has seen a meteoric rise through the ranks since her days at Mountain View High School. “I realized that I wanted to go to college and that would probably come through athletics,” Larson said of her early days in the sport. “Mesa Aquatics really helped develop me in such a short amount of time. I got the right opportunities, and

it all came together really nicely. I was very lucky.” Larson, who didn’t focus on swimming until her junior year of high school, was barely 20 years old when she captured a gold medal at the Olympics. More than half a decade removed from those games in London, the moment still leaves her speechless. “It was honestly kind of a daze,” she recalled, via phone. “When you are on a relay, you’re not just swimming for yourself. You’re swimSee

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Gold-medalist Breeja Larson, a Mesa native, trains with the Phoenix Swim Club.

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ASU’s Herm Edwards adjusting to life in the Valley BY BRIAN BENESCH Tribune Sports Editor

erm Edwards has seen it all during his extensive football career. After starring at San Diego State, playing defensive back for 10 years in the NFL and spending another two decades as a pro coach, there weren’t many new ventures left for Edwards in his beloved sport – except coach at the collegiate level. Arizona State University’s new head football coach recently visited Mesa Morning Live, a monthly event presented by the Mesa Chamber of Commerce to share some highlights of his own life with the audience – including the “Miracle at the Meadowlands” play that made him a household name. He also reminisced about his 2002 postgame rant that gave the world the unforgettable quote, “you play to win the game!” The Mesa Chamber event was the latest stop in Edwards’ whirlwind publicity tour throughout the Valley – a place

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that he said is starting to feel like home. “It’s been good,” said Edwards, who has settled in the Tempe area. “The community has been very gracious. I can’t say enough about when you come to a place and the people have been

open armed as far as helping me with anything I need.” Edwards, the father of two daughters, said he loves the area and the weather here. As for the job, he said, “It’s really not

an adjustment” even after nine years with ESPN. “Players all want encouragement; they want you to improve how they play. The only difference in the pros is they are professionals. These guys are still student athletes. They have bodies of men, but their minds aren’t developed like a man,” he said. The former New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs head coach expects a lot out of his collegiate players this season. ASU’s potent offense returns almost fully intact from a year ago, and Edwards thinks the unit can be even better this fall. “We’re going to be multi-dimensional on offense,” he said. “Manny (Wilkins) is one of the best QBs in the conference. Tough teams run the football. Physical teams win at every level.” He also touched on a few players of local interest, Chandler High School products N’Keal Harry and Chase Lucas. “I had N’Keal in the Under Armour See

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ming for your family, for your city, your state, for your country. You’re representing every little girl sitting across from the TV, screaming at it. To be able to help Team USA to a gold – it was a phenomenal feeling.” The Phoenix Swim Club member was back in her native Mesa for the latest event in the TYR Pro Swim Series last weekend. The Skyline Aquatic Center played host to Larson and several other former Olympians for one of the premier competitions of the series. It’s an event she speaks very highly of, saying, “I don’t think fans will have better access to the Olympians than they do at the Mesa meet. Fans are literally 10 feet away from the best swimmers in the world. They do an amazing job at making opportunities for kids to get autographs there.” Among the events Larson took part in were the women’s 50, 100 and 200 meter breaststroke and the freestyle competition. She came up just short of capturing the 100, eventually finishing second only to another former Olympian, Molly Hannis. The 26-year-old participated in last

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week’s meet for the sixth time, so it’s obvious she holds the Mesa event in high regard. And even though Larson now resides in Tempe, she’s quick to identify her hometown when discussing the foundation of her swimming career. “I did summer recreation groups growing up. It’s a wholesome sport, and everyone gets to participate,” she said. “You can put your kids on a soccer team and they could be benched half the time. But in swimming, every child gets to participate in multiple events every time.” She added, “All the support that parents give their children, creates the champions that go on to become Olympians.” Larson became that very Olympian she is referring to. And while she is currently interning with Friendship Village, a senior living facility in Tempe, Larson was very clear about her future goals. She wants another shot at Olympic competition, and she has her sights set on the 2020 summer games. “That’s my plan,” Larson said of the upcoming Tokyo games. “I would like to go back again and get an individual medal.”

game down in Orlando. He’s a fabulous player,” Edwards said. “Chase has a chance to be one of the better players in the conference. You practice the way you play; they understand that.” Between questions regarding both sides of the ball, Edwards maintained that he couldn’t be happier to reside in the Valley, coaching the game he loves once again. “I’ve never had a job,” he joked with the audience. “I’ve been either a player or coach my whole life. I’ve been in recess this whole time” Has he changed his coaching style at all after 30 years in the game? According to Edwards, not one bit. His ASU players can expect the same person who gave that memorable speech in front of the New York media nearly two decades ago. “I’m still the same guy. The players expect that. Once you’re a coach, they know your style. I can’t change who I am. I’m going to be who I am and stay true to who I am,” Edwards said.

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Fest celebrates the can as much as the beer in it BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Tribune Staff Writer

he ameriCAN Canned Craft Beer Fest at Margaret T. Hance Park in Phoenix on April 28, a unique gathering of craft brew aficionados, celebrates the beverage’s aluminum cans as much as the beer itself. The event will bring together a diverse lineup of over 100 local and national craft brewers that all have one thing in common — they serve their beer in aluminum. While the 2018 lineup was not finalized as of print time, it will feature local breweries Borderlands, Dragoon, Huss, Lumberyard, Mother Road, Mudshark, Sun Up and SanTan Brewing Company. The point of the festival is “to showcase that there is amazing craft beer coming from a can,” SanTan Sales and Marketing Representative Alejandro Fontes said. SanTan founded the festival, which is going on its eighth year. The 2017 lineup included 90 breweries from across the country – including Anderson Valley, Arrogant Bastard, Breckenridge, Dogfish Head, Firestone Walker, Left Hand, Rogue and Victory. In addition to the beer itself, the festival will feature a beer science garden and canning seminars to teach attendees the ins and outs of craft brewing. There will also be a “beer Olympic games” with events like giant beer pong. In previous years, the festival took place

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in May to coincide with American Craft Beer Week. However, the organizers decided to move it up to April this year to beat the heat. SanTan Founder and Brewmaster Anthony Canecchia originally created the festival as an ode to Colorado craft brewing staple Oskar Blues Brewery’s long-running Burning Can Festival, which has developed into a massive multi-day event that takes place in both Lyons, Colo. and Hendersonville, N.C. When craft beer first began catching on in the United States, cans were seen as a cheaper, low-quality alternative to bottles or draft beer by many consumers. However, the quality of cans has im-

proved in the past decade. Oskar Blues was one of the first craft breweries to take a “leap of faith” and put their beer in aluminum, Fontes said. “When SanTan went production, in terms of packaging, we immediately went to cans,” Fontes said. Cans are no longer the red-headed stepchild of the craft brewing world, and aluminum’s popularity is growing in the industry for a multitude of reasons. The arguably most important is the balance between cost and quality. Canned beer is 30 percent cheaper to produce per liter, according to a study published in the journal “Beverages.” “Cans keep beer fresher longer and keep the sun away from affecting quality and flavor,” said Jen Pruett, public relations and marketing director at HDE Agency. HDE partners with SanTan to put the festival on every year. The validity of those claims is a topic of hot debate in the beer community. The “Beverages” study” found that consumers have a pre-existing bias toward bottles over cans when they can see what type of packaging a beer comes in. However, a blind taste test showed that consumers could not tell the difference between beers poured from both container types. Craft brewers still favor glass bottles over cans by a large margin, but the gap between the two has shrunk in recent years as the bias toward bottles has lessened in the U.S. In

2013, 5.6 percent of craft beers came in cans. By 2016, that percentage had risen to 17.2 percent, according to Brewers Association. Cans are also more portable and preferable to glass in outdoor activities like camping or hiking, Fontes said. “We love to do everything outdoors in Arizona, and aluminum cans are so much more helpful when going on our outdoor adventures,” he said. Beyond practical concerns, cans also give breweries the chance to flex their creative muscles by wrapping beer in unique artwork that represents each beer’s style, ingredients and the region where its brewery is located. “There is definitely a design element,” Pruett said. “A lot of craft beer cans have a lot of great art. It is a good way to be creative.” Guests will have the chance to view the best art that the craft brewers in attendance have to offer, and they will actually get to taste the beer, too. Tickets to the festival cost $35 for presale and $45 at the door. They include a souvenir four-ounce can and 20 beer samples from participating breweries. Designated driver tickets are also available for $20 and do not include beer samples. “This is a chance to experience a lot of breweries that you normally wouldn’t have a chance to,” Fontes said. “Of all these breweries that come out, there is always a sprinkle of beers you can’t find in Arizona and also what is available on grocery store shelves.”

Chandler Center for the Arts unveils big 2018-19 lineup BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Tribune Staff Writer

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merica’s Got Talent” contestant and the winner of NBC’s “Phenomenon,” magician Mike Super, will kick off the Chandler Center for the Arts’ 2018-2019 season on Sept. 22. “This past season was the most successful attendance record in Chandler Center’s 28-year history, so what better way to begin a new season than with a little magic,” said Michelle Mac Lennan, CCA’s general manager. “This year’s lineup of performances in-

cludes a wonderful variety of artists and entertainers to appeal to many different audiences. We are so proud to bring shows of such high artistic caliber to Chandler.” New this season is the CCA’s “Pick 5” shows package where patrons can create their own season package by selecting five or more shows from the season and save $6 per ticket. Chandler Center has also developed a new membership program in which donors to the center receive benefits such as priority for the best seats in the house for every performance, advance notice and purchasing opportunity for all new shows,

exclusive invitations to special events and receptions throughout the season. The CCA’s Pick 5 package tickets are already on sale. Tickets, memberships and show details are available through the Center’s box office, at 480-782-2680 and at chandlercenter.org. Performances and single-ticket sale dates are listed below. Among performances scheduled for the center’s 2018-19 season opening in September are Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles; CMA and Grammy Award-winning country artist Travis Tritt; Pink Martini; and the Ballet Trockaderos de Monte Carlo. Season highlights also include back-by-

popular-demand performances of Get the Led Out, Sons of Serendip and The Doo Wop Project, as well as audience favorites The World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra and Drumline Live Holiday Spectacular. The center’s annual signature event, Zoppé, An Italian Family Circus, will run Dec. 26 to Jan. 6. The one-ring circus honors the best history of the Old-World Italian tradition. Giovanni Zoppé, a sixth-generation circus performer who plays Nino the Clown, helps propel the highly entertaining family show featuring jaw-dropping acrobatic feats, canine capers, equestrian showmanship and audience participation.

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She is survived by her loving partner of 27 years, Greg Gerardin, children Pamela, John and Susan, grandchildren Ronnie, Casey, Trevor and Kristina, great-grandchildren Sire and Kountess, and her beloved labradors CC and Gabby. She was born to Bugs and Rosie Burgmeier of St. Cloud, MN on July 28th, 1938. She is also survived by brothers Tom, Carl and Mike, and sisters Patty and Maggie. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Irwin, brother Butch and sister Carlyn.

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LeVern J. Mitchell, 93, of Mesa, passed away on April 9, 2018. She was born on July 26, 1924 in Yankton, South Dakota to Adam and Madeline Medeck. Lou and her first husband, Willis, owned Hi-Point Supper Club in Lake Okaboji, Iowa. She loved to continue her entertaining throughout her life and was well known for her fun “happy hours” with all her neighbors and friends at Las Palmas Del Sol. She loved her grandchildren and daughter-in-law and was close to her family. LeVern is preceded in death by her loving husbands, Willis Houser and Frank Mitchell, her parents and son, Bill Houser. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Linda Houser-Zenonian, step-daughters, Janet Mitchell Murphy and Gelene Joanasz, sister, Shirley Bienert, grandchildren, Stephanie Cuomo and Andrew Houser, step-grandchildren, Dr. Christopher Murphy, Jordan Murphy, Brendan Murphy, Pam Wilcox, Lisa Ware, Stacy Breyfogledirk, Scott Joansz and Todd Joansz and great-grandchildren, Emma Cuomo and Mayce Cuomo. Services for LeVern are going to be held on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church, 1534 N Recker Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205. Sign the Guestbook at obituaries.eastvalleytribune.com

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THOMPSON, Norma Jean

Norma Jean Thompson, 92, died Easter Sunday, April 1st, 2018, in Chandler, Arizona. She was born December 26, 1925 in Crooksville, Ohio, to Frank and Cecil Bradshaw.

She was recruited to go to nursing school in Washington DC during WWII. She met her husband, Wilford George Thompson, while working as a nurse in Detroit, MI, and was married on June 29, 1950. George was in the Service, so she followed him to Alaska where their first daughter was born. They moved to Wray, Colorado, where three more children were born. In 1963 they moved the family to Mesa where George practiced medicine until 1980. She was a member of P.E.O for over 60 years in Wray, Mesa, Sierra Vista, and Sun Lakes. They traveled to many places around the world, including Ethiopia, Algeria, Egypt, Nepal, India, Indonesia, Bali, Guam, China, and Bhutan. They retired to Sierra Vista in 1987, and lived there until returning in 2002 to live in Sun Lakes. They were married for 63 years until George’s death in 2013. Jean is survived by daughters Sue (Mic) Hunt, Janet (Les) Bastman, Peg (Jim) McConnell, son Craig (Rhonda) Thompson, M.D., grandchildren Chris (Michelle) Hunt, Don Nelson, Cole Bastman, Lacey Bastman, Tyler (Michelle) McConnell, Jameson McConnell, Victoria McConnell, and 14 greatgrandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband, George, and one great-grandchild. No services are planned, but in lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Family Comfort Hospice, 7975 N. Hayden Rd., A-200, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (www.familycomfort hospice.com), or to The Salvation Army. Condolences may be left at Buelermortuary.com Sign the Guestbook at: obituaries.EastValleyTribune.com

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GULLICKSON, Syblann "Syb"

Syblann "Syb" Gullickson, 88, of Mesa died April 15 in Mesa.

She worked as a reporter and editor at The Forum in Fargo, N.D. After retiring in 1995, she moved to the Dreamland Villa retirement community. She was preceded in death by her husband, Will, in 1990. Survivors include three sons, Glenn of Phoenix, Roger "Rock" of St. Charles, Mo., and Tedd of Burnsville, Minn.; one brother; two grandsons; and two great-grandchildren. Services are in Moorhead, Minn., April 23. Local services are pending.

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 12:00pm Saturday, May 12th, 2018 at 132 Seadrift Rd., Stinson Beach, CA. A local celebration memorial will be announced at a future date. Sign the Guestbook at: obituaries.EastValleyTribune.com

DeGRACIE, Marlene

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 26, 2018. She lived a beautifully caring life as a daughter, sister, aunt, mother, godmother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She was born Marlene McDonald in Long Beach, California on February 5, 1939 and grew up in a busy home with four sisters and three brothers: Dyan (Jack) Lancaster, Stevie (Don) Teufel, Tammy Lawler, Monica Stotts, Larry (deceased), Tim (deceased), and Dennis McDonald. After obtaining her AA degree from Mt San Antonio College in Walnut, California, she was married and started a family. As her young family grew, Marlene created loving homes in California, Kansas, Iowa, Utah, and California (again) before eventually settling in Mesa, Arizona in 1972. She proudly worked in the Mesa Public Schools payroll office for 20 years until retiring in 2006. She loved her work and the ability to help people, earning praise and recognition for her compassion and caring for employees. Marlene loved to travel and see plays especially with her dear friend Barb Cavolaski. She also took great pleasure and pride attending her kids' and grandkids' school, church and sporting activities. She was preceded in death by her daughter Denise and is survived by James DeGracie (exhusband), her children: Debra (Scott) Kennedy, Dan (Becky), Don, and Darren (Tami) DeGracie along with eight grandchildren: Nicole West, Dillon and Colin Kennedy; Jake DeGracie and Jaden Bailey; Canon, Blaze, and Pierson DeGracie and three great grandchildren, also many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. Marlene taught her children to always be kind and put others first by the example she set in her own life. She readily welcomed people into her home and instantly made them feel like family. She was considered by many to be a ‘second’ mother or grandmother and will be missed dearly by all who knew her. Funeral mass was held at All Saints Catholic Church in Mesa, AZ, on Friday, April 20, 10:00 AM with interment immediately following at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Mesa, AZ. Please Sign the Guestbook at eastvalleytribune.com

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81, of Mesa, AZ. “Freddie” passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018. He is survived by his wife Socorro, daughters Socorrito “Coy” and SaritaJane Gallardo (husband Carlos) and his son Alfredo Jr. (wife Heidi) and Nelson. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and preceded in death by granddaughter Michelle. He was blessed with 7 great grandchildren, and surviving Sister Maria and Brothers Arthur and Nacho.

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STATE OF MAINE CUMBERLAND: ss. WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAP A CITY BUT SOLELY IN ITS CAP A CITY AS TRUSTEE OF MFRA TRUST 2014-2, Plaintiff, V. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ARIZONA and FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NEVADA, Defendants, and ) FRANK C. BILLINGS, MAINE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR- BUREAU OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION, DIVISION OF EMPLOYER SERVICES, UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS, BJG LLC & WJG, LLC AND DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, Parties-in-Interest.

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Presently before the Court is Plaintiffs Motion for Alternative Service pursuant to M.R. Civ. P. 4(g). This action may affect the real property located at 42 Middle Road in Falmouth, Maine. After reviewing Plaintiffs Motion to for Alternative Service, the Court is satisfied that Plaintiff’s satisfied the requirements ofM.R. Civ. P. 4(g(l)(A)-(C). Therefore it is ORDERED that alternative service be GRANTED for service upon First National Bank of Arizona by publishing a copy of this Order once a week for three (3) successive weeks in the East Valley Tribune a newspaper of general circulation in Tempe, Arizona, and upon First National Bank of Nevada by publishing a copy of this Order once a week for three (3) successive weeks in the Reno Gazette-Journal a newspaper of general circulation in Reno, Nevada. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants, First National Bank of Arizona and First National Bank of Nevada, being served by publication appear and serve an answer to the motion or complaint on counsel for Plaintiff, John E. Baldacci, Jr., Esq., at Bendett & McHugh, PC, 30 Danforth Street, Suite 104, Portland, ME 04101. The answer must be filed with the Court within forty-one (41) days after the first publication of this Order. DATE: 3/2/18 PUBLISHED: East Valley Tribune April 15, 22, 29, 2018 / 00012216

/s/ M. Horton Justice, Maine Superior Court

Please join the City of Mesa for a public meeting to discuss the improvements on Broadway Road between the Loop 101 and Lindsay Road. Due to the unique nature of the areas within this seven mile stretch two public meetings have been scheduled. The City of Mesa has contracted with Ritoch-Powell to initiate a study of the Broadway Road Corridor to identify the proposed improvements with the goal of creating an improved multi-modal streetscape which can accommodate vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians and transit. You are invited to attend a Public Meeting where City staff and the design consultants will be available to answer your questions. No formal presentation will be given. 1st Meeting: Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Location:Broadway Recreation CenterActivity Room 59 E. Broadway Road Mesa, AZ 85210 2nd Meeting: Date: Thursday, April 26, 2018 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Location: Eagles Community Center-Room 107 828 E. Broadway Road Mesa, AZ 85210 If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact Rene Powell, Lucy Lopez, or Michele Arrollado with the City of Mesa Engineering Public Relations at (480) 644-3800. Si usted tiene preguntas de ste Proyecto, favor de llamar a Lucy Lopez, con la Ciudad de Mesa al (480) 644-3800 PUBLISHED: East Valley Tribune, April 15, 22, 2018 / 12304

Meetings/Events Field of Hope Child Abuse Prevention Fundraiser Sat, April 28 from 5-8 PM Presented by the Chandler Exchange Club On the last weekend of April, the Chandler Exchange Club erects its “Field of Hope,” a memorial to the children who died in Arizona during the previous year due to child abuse. This year, the field of 82 flags will be erected at 9 A.M. on April 28th in front of the Sun Lakes Country Club and the fundraiser will be held at 5 P.M. that evening. The public is invited to attend both events but seating at the fundraiser is limited to those who sign up via EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite. co m /e / f i e l d - o f - h o p e - c a p - f u n d ra i s e r tickets-44224259952 The goal of this event is to raise awareness about child abuse and to generate funds to be donated to local charities involved in the fight against child abuse. Please register online to join us for dinner and a short program in the evening. The food is complimentary but donations are appreciated. Sun Lakes Country Club, 25601 South Sun Lakes Blvd, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248

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Sprouts Extra Virgin Olive Oil

$ 99

13/15 ct. Farm-raised, previously frozen

1 ltr.

lb.

ea.

Prices valid through April 25, 2018 in Phoenix area locations. These specials are not valid in our Sprouts Express Location on High Street.

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