THE VOICE OF THE EAST VALLEY SINCE 1891 AND WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR LOCAL REPORTING
THE SUNDAY
Pain, then gain on Price Freeway
Tribune
PAGE 4 Southeast Edition
INSIDE
This Week
NEWS............................... 8 Mesa adds to light rail but is the end of the line near?
BUSINESS...................19 Mesa eatery was a victory for Thai native.
SPORTS........................27 Chandler’s state-of-the-art volleyball court awes users.
ASU Gammage celebrating two decades of ‘Rent’
COMMUNITY.................15 BUSINESS........................19 OPINION........................ 22 SPORTS ..........................26 GETOUT...........................31 CLASSIFIED.................... 35
EAST VALLEY
FREE ($1 OUTSIDE THE EAST VALLEY) | EastValleyTribune.com
PAGE 15 Sunday, May 26, 2019
2 more young lives lost to suicide BY JIM WALSH Tribune Staff Writer
A
boy who graduated as valedictorian from Chandler High School at 16 last year and a 13-year-old Mesa girl took their lives this month, bringing the number of East Valley teenagers who have been lost to suicide to 35 in the last 22 months. Adrio Romine’s intellectual ability was impressive. He graduated with a 4.937 grade point average and earned a full scholarship to the prestigious Arizona State University, The Barrett Honors College at a young age. But his emotional development was not at the same level, his mother, Paolla “PK” Jordan said. The need to evaluate teenagers holistically and look at their development in every way, came into sharp focus for his grief-stricken
see SUICIDE page 6
Just a year ago, Adrio Romine was celebrating his graduation as valedictorian of Chandler High School at age 16. Two weeks ago, he took his life. (Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer)
Little-known fund fuels Mesa Council clash BY JIM WALSH Tribune Staff Writer
GET OUT .................. 32
EV teen scientists wow fair
M
esa City Council member Jeremy Whittaker wants a City Charter amendment to improve financial sustainability, but Mayor John Giles said Whittaker’s initiative would “burn the place down’’ instead. Whittaker’s has filed his intention to try and get an initiative on the November 2020 ballot that would cap transfers from the city’s lucrative Enterprise Fund to the General Fund at 20 percent — which he says would force Mesa to invest more money in infrastructure and cut down on other spending. His proposal — which sparked a tense discussion at a study session last Thursday — has put him at odds with the majority of his
council colleagues and the city administration. Whittaker claims the city isn’t spending enough money on replacing aging water pipes and misspends money from the Enterprise Fund — which is fueled mainly by profits from the city’s electric utility. He is particularly critical of using $8.4 million from the Enterprise Fund to underwrite downtown redevelopment projects — especially those related to the downtown ASU campus, which he opposes. But Giles, a staunch supporter of the ASU’s downtown campus and its ambitious plans for an Innovation District, said Whittaker’s initiative would have a devastating impact similar to the steep cutbacks during the Great Recession — forcing a reduction in city services and a series of layoffs.
MEDICATION ASSISTED DRUG & ALCOHOL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT
Suboxone • Vivitrol • Counseling
Mesa has no property tax and relies on the Enterprise Fund as a substitute — along with annually fluctuating sales tax revenue and a cut of the state tax — to fund government spending. Whittaker needs to collect nearly 8,000 signatures to get his initiative on the ballot. That effort was the focus of the tense Council study session, where city officials unveiled an analysis predicting a dire impact if voters approved the initiative. Whittaker said he is negotiating with Giles to establish a cap on Enterprise Fund transfers that would make his proposed charter amendment unnecessary. He said he only turned to his initiative af-
see FUNDS page 12
7331 E. Osborn, Suite 410, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 www.truesolutionshealth.com
CALL (480) 550.7842 FOR A CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION
No, we don’t have I shotI shot par!par! Good game, lose the lose car? the car? lose the car? lose the car? How did you to walk far! How did you to walk far! No, we don’t haveTHE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE I shot par! 2 | MAY 26, 2019 lose the lose the car? How didcar? you to walk far! Do you hear, but not understand? lose the car?
you think time to get your hearing c Do Don’t you hear, butit’snot understand? Good game, No, we don’t have I shot par! Visit us today receiveHow the FREE of char didfollowing you toand walk far! Good game, I shot par!
No, we don’t have How did you to walk far! lose the car? lose the car?
• Hearing evaluation – find out what sounds you may be missing! Don’t you Don’t think you it’s think time totime get to your gethearing your hearing checked? checked? Don’t you think it’s time toit’s get your hearing checked? Don’t you think it’s time to get your hearing checked? Don’t you thinkit’s it’s time toto getget youryour hearing checked?checked? Don’t you think time hearing • Visit Video otoscopy – it’s Don’t you think time to FREE get hearing checked? Visit us today us and today receive and receive the following the following FREE of of charge: Visit us us today and receive the following FREE ofyour charge: Visit today and receive the following FREE ofcharge: charge: your hearing loss just wax build up? Visit usistoday and receive the following FREE of charge: Visit us today and receive the following FREE of charge: So sm ® Miniscopic • Hearing • Hearing evaluation evaluation – – • Hearing evaluation – • Don’t Hearing evaluation –it’s Visit us today and receive the following FREE of charge: you think it’s time to get your hearing checked? Don’t you think time tobe get your hearing checked? • Hearing evaluation – will n • find Hearing evaluation – ™ 100% 100% 100% find out what find sounds out what you sounds may be you missing! may missing! out what sounds you may be missing! Synergy 100% • Product demonstration – find out what sounds you may be missing! 100% 100% * find out what youmay may be find out what sounds you bemissing! missing! •sounds Hearing evaluation – *
100 inv
invisible invisible invisible 100% invisible invisible invisible invisible Offering hearing aids from Hearing the ONLY American Owned every b wearing them . hear what ourhearing hearing aids aids can doaids for you! Offering Offering hearing hearing aids from aids from Hearing Hearing aids for aids for lif Offering from Offering hearing from Hearing aids for Hearing aids for Offering hearing aids from Offering hearing aids from Hearing aids for Hearing aids for and Operated Manufacturer and Offering hearing aids from Hearing aids for
* Visit us today and receive the following FREE of charge: * * wear * • Video • otoscopy Video otoscopy – – hear what our hearing aids can do for you! • Video otoscopy – find out what sounds you may be missing! •• Hearing Video otoscopy • Video otoscopy – • isVideo otoscopy ––just evaluation –hearing * one is your hearing is your loss wax loss build just up? wax up? build up?100% your hearing loss just wax build up? So osmall, ® ® So small, no one ® is your hearing loss just wax build sone m aSo lalno ,l lsmall, n, one on oo noeno ® So small,Sno Miniscopic Miniscopic your sounds hearing just wax build up? outishearing what you may be missing! Miniscopic • loss Video otoscopy – is find your loss just wax build up? ® S o s m n e ® Miniscopic Miniscopic Miniscopic * ™notice will notice will you notice are you are ™ will you are ™ w i l l n o t i c e y o u a re ™ Synergy Synergy invisible hearing loss just wax build up? will notice you are • Product • Product demonstration demonstration – – Synergy ™ •• Product demonstration – So small, no one • Video otoscopy – is your w i l l n o t i c e y o u a re ® ™ Synergy • Product demonstration – Synergy • Product demonstration – SynergyMiniscopic Product demonstration – wearing them them . . you wearing is your hearing loss just hearing wax build up? ww ethem ae.rwill them small, nowearing one™ wearing ® do forSo hear what hear our what our aids hearing can do aids for can you! you! ai rni.gnnotice gt htehm e .m . are hear what our hearing aids can do for you! Miniscopic hear what our aidsdemonstration can forfor you! hear what ourhearing hearing aids cando do for you!– Synergy •hearing Product hear what our aids can do you! will notice you are wearing them . Synergy™ • Product demonstration – hear what our hearing aids can do for you!
Offering hearing aids from Hearing aids forevery the the ONLY ONLY American American Owned Owned the ONLY American Owned every budget budget every budget the ONLY American Owned every budget the ONLY American Owned every budget the ONLY American Owned every budget the ONLY American Owned every budget the ONLY Manufacturer American Owned every budget and Operated Manufacturer and lifestyle! and Operated and Operated Manufacturer and lifestyle! and lifestyle! and Operated Manufacturer and Operated Manufacturer and lifestyle! and lifestyle! and Operated Manufacturer and lifestyle! MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED 0% FINANCING AVAILABLE HOME VISITS and Operated Manufacturer and Operated
and lifestyle! Manufacturer
and lifestyle!
MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED 0% FINANCING AVAILABLE HOME VISITS ATVISITS NOVISITS CHARGE MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED 0% FINANCING AVAILABLE HOME AT NO MOST INSURANCES MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED 0% FINANCING 0% FINANCING AVAILABLE AVAILABLE HOME HOME AT NO VISITS CHARGE ATCHARGE NO CHARGE MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED 0%ACCEPTED FINANCING AVAILABLE VISITS AT NO CHARGE MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED 0% FINANCING AVAILABLE HOME VISITS HOME AT NO CHARGE MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED 0% FINANCING AVAILABLE HOME VISITS AT NO CHARGE Mesa Peo MOST INSURANCES ACCEPTED Mesa Mesa Mesa Mesa Mesa Mesa Mesa 7165 E. University Dr. 7165 E. University Dr.Mesa 7165 E. University Dr. 7165 E. 7165 University E. Dr. Dr. 7165 E. University Dr.University 7165 E. University Dr. Bldg. 17, Suite 167 7165 E. University Dr. Bldg. 17, Suite 167
7165 E. University Dr. Bldg.167 17, Suite 167 Bldg. 17, Suite
East ofBldg. Power on University 17, Bldg. Suite17, 167 Suite
167
0% FINANCING AVAILABLE HOME VISITS AT NO CHARGE Peoria Peoria Peoria Peoria Peoria PeoriaPeoria 14155 N. 83rd Ave.N. 83rd Ave. Peoria 14155 14155 N. 83rd Ave.Ave. 14155 N. 83rd Ave. 14155 N.Ave. 83rd 14155 N. 83rd Ave. 14155 N. 83rd Bldg. 7, Suite 147 Bldg. 7, Suite14155 147 N. 83rd Ave.
14155 N. Bldg. 7, Bldg. 7, Suite 147
Bldg. 7, Suite 147 Bldg. 7, Suite 147 Bldg. 17,of Suite 167 Bldg. 7, Suite 147 Bldg. 17, Suite 16717,on Bldg. 7, Suite 147 East Power on University Just North of Thunderbird Bldg. Suite 167 Bldg. 7, Suite 147 East of Power University Just North o East of Power on University Baywood Professional Square Just North of Thunderbird between Ludlow and Crocus of Power East on ofUniversity Power University on University Just North Just of Thunderbird North of Thunderbird East ofEast Power onProfessional University Just North of Thunderbird East of Power on Baywood Square Just North of Thunderbird between Ludlow and Crocus East of Power on University JustLudlow North of Thunderbird Baywood Professional Square between and Crocus Ludlo (480) 498-2210 (623) 565-9170 Baywood Professional Square between Baywood Professional Baywood Professional Square Square between Ludlow between and Ludlow Crocus and Crocus Baywood Professional Square between Ludlow and Crocus Baywood Professional Square between Ludlow and Crocus Baywood Professional Square between Ludlow and Crocus (480) 498-2210 (623) 565-9170
(623) 565-9170 (623) 565-9170 (623) 565-9170 (623) 565-9170 (623) 565-9170 (623) (623) 565-9170 32 YEARS
G IMPAIRE D RIN • EA
VING • TH SER EH
H
VING • TH SER E
VING • TH SER EH
VING • TH SER EH
VING • TH SER EH
32 • YEARS
YEARS
YEARS E ST . 1 98 5
E ST . 1 98 5
•
G IMPAIRE D RIN • EA
32 YEARS
32 • YEARS
E ST . 1 98 5 32 • YEARS
VING • TH SER EH
•
YEARS
R• FO
IRE D
R• FO
YEARS
E ST . 1 98 5
G IMPAIRE D RIN • EAPA IM
R• FO
YEARS
E ST . 1 98 5
G RIN EA
32 • YEARS
FREE BATTERIES
32 • YEARS
OFF
R• FO
Most 32 Insurances SAVINGS! AS A BONUS, ADVANTAGE OF THESE EXTRA SAVINGS! Accepted AS BONUS, AS Aany TAKE BONUS, ADVANTAGE OF OF EXTRA THESE SAVINGS! EXTRA SAVINGS! Limit one coupon per customer. Not TAKE valid with LimitTAKE oneTAKE coupon per customer. Not valid with any 00 AS A BONUS, ADVANTAGE OFADVANTAGE THESE EXTRA SAVINGS! AS AA BONUS, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE THESE EXTRA SAVINGS!
UP TO $500
R EA
32 32 3232
G IMPAIRE D RIN • EA
R• FO
E ST . 1 98 5
IMPAIR ED ING
G IMPAIRE D RIN • EA
• 32 • YEARS
YEARS
R FO
32
32 • YEARS
Most Most Most Most Accepted Insurances Most Accepted Insurances Insurances 00 InsurancesInsurances Insurances Accepted Accepted Accepted AS A BONUS, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE EXTRA SAVINGS! Accepted Accepted A BONUS, OF THESE EXTRA a set ofAS premium hearing aidsTAKE ADVANTAGE buy one, get one free hearing aid batteries
VING • TH SER EH
E ST . 1 98 5
R• FO
Most www.abchearingaids.com www.abchearingaids.com www.abchearingaids.com www.abchearingaids.com Most www.abchearingaids.com Insurances AS A BONUS, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE EXTRA SAVINGS! www.abchearingaids.com
56
G IMPAIRE D RIN • EA
32 • YEARS
www.abchearingaids.com
Most Insurances Accepted
R• FO
(480) 498-2210 (480) 498-2210 480-964-2386 (480) 498-2210 (480) 498-2210 (480) 498-2210 (480) 498-2210 www.abchearingaids.com
VING • TH SER EH
(480) 498-2210 www.abchearingaids.com
Just North of Thunderbird
E ST . 1 98 5
TO $500 OFF BATTERIES other offers or promotions.FREE Coupon expires next week. BATTERIES UP UP TO $500 OFF FREE 00 avary. setInvisibility of premium hearing aids buy oneNuEar. , get one free hearing aid batteries 00 00 00 UP TO $500 OFF FREE AS A BONUS, TAKE ADVANTAGE OFBATTERIES THESE EXTRA SAVING 00 *Individual results mayof is based on anatomy of the ear. © 2017 All FREE Rights Reserved. 12763-17 UP TO UP $500 TO $500 OFF OFF BATTERIES FREE BATTERIES a set premium hearing aids buy one , BATTERIES get one free hearing aid batteries UP TO $500 OFF FREE UP TO $500 OFF FREE BATTERIES 00week. other offers or promotions. Coupon expires next
Limit one coupon per customer. Not with anyhearing Limit customer. Notone valid free with any a set ofvalid premium aidsone coupon per buy one, get hearing aid batteries Limitaone per customer. Not valid with anybuy Limit one coupon customer. Not valid with a set premium a set of hearing premium aids hearing aids buy one ,,get buy one one free ,per get hearing one free aid hearing batteries aidany batteries set of premium hearing aids one , get one free hearing aid batteries acoupon set of premium hearing aids buy one get one free hearing aid batteries other offers or of promotions. Coupon expires next week. other offers or promotions. Coupon expires next week. Limit one coupon per next customer. Not00 valid with any offers or Limit one coupon per customer.expires Not validnext with any other offers or promotions. Coupon expires week. other promotions. Coupon week. coupon Limit per one customer. coupon per Not customer. valid with Not anyvalid with Limit one coupon Limit per one customer. coupon per Not customer. valid withwith Not anyvalid LimitLimit oneLimit coupon per customer. Not with anywith Limit oneany coupon per customer. Not valid with any oneone coupon pervary. customer. valid any one coupon per customer. Not valid any with any other offersvalid orNot Coupon week. other offers promotions. *Individual results may Invisibility ispromotions. based on anatomy of expires the ear.nextLimit © 2017 NuEar. AllorRights Reserved. Coupon 12763-17expires next week. other orother promotions. offers or Coupon promotions. expires Coupon next week. expires other week. other promotions. offers orCoupon promotions. expires Coupon nextnext week. expires next week. otherother offers or offers promotions. Coupon expires next week. other offers or offers promotions. Coupon expires next week. *Individual results vary. Invisibility is expires based on anatomy ofnext the ear. © 2017 NuEar. Allexpires Rights 12763-17 offers ormay promotions. Coupon next week. other offersoror promotions. Coupon week. a set of premium hearing aids buy one getReserved. one free hearin *Individual results may vary. Invisibility is based on anatomy of the ear. © 2017 NuEar. All Rights Reserved. 12763-17
UP TO $500
OFF
FREE BATTER ,
*Individual results *Individual may vary. results Invisibility vary. based Invisibility onanatomy anatomy based ofonthe anatomy ear. of©the ear.NuEar. ©©2017 © All 2017 Rights NuEar. Reserved. All Rights 12763-17 Reserved. 12763-17 *Individual results may vary. Invisibility is may based on anatomy ofis the ear. 2017 All NuEar. Rights Reserved. 12763-17 *Individual results may vary. Invisibility isis based on of the ear. with 2017 NuEar. All Rights Reserved. 12763-17 Limit one coupon per customer. Not valid any Limit one coupon per customer. N
other offers or promotions. Coupon expires next week.
other offers or promotions. Coupon
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
THE SUNDAY
Tribune EAST VALLEY
The East Valley Tribune is published every Sunday and distributed free of charge to homes and in single-copy locations throughout the East Valley. To find out where you can pick up a free copy of the Tribune, please visit www.EastValleyTribune.com.
Times Media Group: 1620 W. Fountainhead Parkway, Suite 219 Tempe, Arizona, 85282
CONTACT INFORMATION Main number: 480-898-6500 | Advertising: 480-898-5624 Circulation service: 480-898-5641
Publisher: Steve T. Strickbine Vice President: Michael Hiatt ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT Senior Account Sales: Ryan Brown | 480-898-6482 | rbrown@timespublications.com Local Advertising Sales: Chris Ross | 480-898-5649 | cross@timespublications.com Woody Rogers | 480-898-5622 | wrogers@timespublications.com Classifieds/Inside Sales: Elaine Cota | 480-898-7926 | ecota@evtrib.com TJ Higgins | 480-898-5902 | tjhiggins@evtrib.com Advertising Office Manager: Lori Dionisio | 480-898-6309 | ldionisio@evtrib.com Director of National Advertising: Zac Reynolds | 480-898-5603 | zac@evtrib.com NEWS DEPARTMENT Executive Editor: Paul Maryniak | 480-898-5647 | pmaryniak@timespublications.com Reporters: Jim Walsh | 480-898-5639 | jwalsh@timespublications.com Jordan Houston | 480-898-7915 | jhouston@timespublications.com Kayla Rudlege |480-898-56 | krudledge@timespublications.com Sports Editor: Zach Alvira | 480-898-5630 zalvira@timespublications.com Get Out Editor: Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | 480-641-4518 christina@timespublications.com Photographer: Kimberly Carrillo | kcarillo@timespublications.com Pablo Robles |Probles@timespublications.com Designer: Ruth Carlton | rcarlton@timespublications.com Production Coordinator: Courtney Oldham | 480-898-5617 production@timespublications.com Circulation Director: Aaron Kolodny | 480-898-5641 | customercare@evtrib.com East Valley Tribune is distributed by AZ Integrated Media, a circulation service company owned by Times Media Group. The public is permitted one copy per reader. For further information regarding the circulation of this publication or others in the Times Media Group family of publications, and for subscription information, please contact AZ Integrated Media at circ@azintegratedmedia.com or 480-898-5641. For circulation services please contact Aaron Kolodny at aaron@azintegatedmedia.com.
The content of any advertisements are the sole responsibility of the advertiser. The Tribune assumes no responsibility for the claims of any advertisement. © 2017 Strickbine Publishing, Inc.
NEWS
Dobson coach arrested for sex with teens
the victim inappropriately, according to the documents. The victim said she had to leave, which made him stop. The two 17-year-old students told police that Ashley allegedly engaged in multiple sex acts with them since August 2018. According to the documents, Ashley began messaging the 16-year-old player through Snapchat from September 2018 up until his arrest. He allegedly told the player that he wanted to have sex with
her, and on May 14, asked to meet the girl. He arrived at Tempe Marketplace on May 16 to find Mesa Police, not the girl, waiting for him. Ashley was arrested on several charges, including luring a minor for sexual exploitation, sex conduct with a minor and sexual abuse. According to a statement released by Mesa Public Schools following the arrest, Ashley was hired at Dobson in 2016. He passed a background check performed by the district before he was hired, and had been trained by the Arizona Interscholastic Association on the various responsibilities as a coach. The district said Ashley also coached the girls’ basketball at Summit Academy, a middle school in Mesa. “‘Mesa Public Schools’ first priority is the safety and security of our students,” the district said in a statement following Ashley’s arrest. “Kyler Ashley was a seasonal basketball coach for girls junior varsity at Dobson High School and seventh grade girls at Summit Academy. “He did not teach or work in any other capacity for the district.” Ashley was set to renew his fingerprint clearance card in 2022, according to the district.
light-industrial, it gives more flexibility in terms of what businesses can occupy the space, Jabjiniak added. Collabtech Group is a global provider of installation, integration, rental and adoption services for collaboration technology, whereas Huesman Brothers sells custom paneling, crown molding, fireplace mantels, barn doors and other hand-crafted items. RussellSigler Inc. is an industry-leading HVAC distributor with more than 50 distribution locations across six states. The six multi-use buildings will have 20-to-30 foot ceiling heights and floor space ranging from 11,945 to 112,748 square feet, making it more attractive to a variety of companies, explained Jabjiniak. “Demand for industrial product has been growing in the last few years,” he said. “And for years, Mesa didn’t have the right type of industrial product that was in demand.” He added that he believes another benefit associated with the development is its proximity to the Arizona State University Polytechnic campus. “A lot of employees in this market place and economy are seeking quality work-
ers and a quality workforce,” said Jabjiniak. “Having a polytechnic campus of a major university workforce that is ready to come off that graduation line is great.” The U.S. Treasury Department designed the new industrial development as an opportunity zone, meaning it’s economically-distressed and new investments could get tax breaks. Because of this, Jabjiniak said The Landing should be considered a major win for the city of Mesa. “The benefit of this new state-of-theart industrial space in Mesa is continued capital investments in the city and job growth,” he said. “Any time you can build a quality product, the desire is to bring quality jobs with it at the same time. It’s nice to be in an expanding economy.” CBRE Senior Vice President Pete Wentis, who is responsible for marketing The Landing, echoed Jabjiniak’s sentiments. “Mesa has now just landed three new companies that were not located in Mesa before, so they’re going to create jobs, number one,” he said. “But also the tax benefits of these companies being in these buildings – the municipalities are also benefiting.”
BY ZACH ALVIRA Tribune Sports Editor
A
girls’ junior varsity basketball coach at Dobson High School has been charged with 18 felony counts for allegedly seducing two 17-year-old team members and trying to have sex with a third, who is 16. According to court documents, Kyler Ashley, 23, was arrested on May 16 at Tempe Marketplace, where he believed he was meeting up with the 16-year-old girl. The documents say Ashley admitted to knowing the girl was underage and that he had known her since she was in the eighth grade. He also told police that he had sex with two other 17-year-old players on the team on multiple occasions. One of those older victims said she had sex with Ashley at least three times last fall and the other said she had sex at least four times. In many of those occasions, he gave rides to the victims from school. The documents say that each encounter happened in Ashley’s car — including once when his year-old son was in the back seat. In that incident, Ashley handed his phone to his son as he began touching
3
KYLER ASHLEY
New East Mesa project gets three tenants BY JORDAN HOUSTON Tribune Staff Writer
T
he Landing at PMG, a soon-to-beopened industrial subdivision near Mesa’s Gateway Area, has attracted its first three tenants. New occupants Collabtech Group, Huesman Brothers Door and Custom Molding and Russell Sigler Inc. are setting up shop in the six-building complex, which sits on 20 acres south of Loop 202 at Ray and Sossaman roads. Marwest Enterprises, a real estate investment firm based in Scottsdale, is the developer of the $30 million project and is bringing 280,000 square feet of industrial space to the East Valley. The complex is phase one of The Landing, with a goal of 10 buildings in total. The first three tenants will take up more than 40,000 square feet and are projected to create more than 50 jobs. “Any time you see this much capital investment by one group, and the opportunities for quality jobs, it builds momentum,” said Mesa Economic Development Director Bill Jabjiniak. Because the Class A project is zoned as
NEWS 4
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
ADOT to start Price Freeway widening this week BY PAUL MARYNIAK Tribune Executive Editor
I
n the spirit of the motto “no pain, no gain,” East Valley motorists are about to get a taste of the former as work begins next weekend on a year-long project to widen the Loop 101 Price Freeway between the U.S. 60 and the Santan Loop 202 Freeway. The $76-million project along the 6.4mile stretch of freeway gets underway at 10 a.m. Friday, May 31, when the southbound lanes between the U.S. 60 and Warner Road will be shut down until 5 a.m. June 3 so crews can create a work zone. Because the new travel lanes will be constructed on the outside of the existing lanes, crews will set up temporary concrete barrier. They also will leave gaps in the area to allow drivers, law enforcement and first responders to pull off the highway safely. The shoulder will be reduced to three feet in width and vehicles wider than 11 feet will be banned from the work zone. In many ways, the project — moved up by four years from the original plan at a total cost that’s about $20 million cheaper than originally estimated — could have been worse. When it was originally hatched five years ago, the plan projected that work would last two years. While ADOT promises closures between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. week nights and 10 p.m. Fridays through 5 a.m. Mondays, motorists can expect plenty of headaches. “The design-builder team will maintain access to businesses and homes in the project area,” ADOT said in a release. “However, it might be necessary to use alternate routes at times.” And while Price Road will remain open, it warns, “Drivers who use Price Road as an alternate route should anticipate heavier-than-usual traffic volume and allow extra travel time.” The widening is part of a massive plan to upgrade a significant portion of the Valley’s freeway system over the next five years. The overall project includes substantial work on the I-10, where the Broadway Curve will be widened to eight lanes in each direction and other related improvements are scheduled. Indeed, that bigger project explains why the Price Road widening is occur-
GOT NEWS?
To alleviate some of the congestion on the Loop 101 Price Freeway, ADOT is adding an extra lane in each direction between US 60 and the Loop 202 Santan Freeway. (Special to the Tribune)
ring now instead of 2023 as originally planned. “With a major I-10 widening project between the Loop 202 Santan Freeway and the I-17 “Split” interchange near Sky Harbor Airport in the final study phase, regional planners scheduled the Loop 101 (Price Freeway) improvements to start now,” an ADOT spokesman said. “That move recognized the role that an improved Price Freeway will play while future I-10 construction is taking place, including handling more traffic at times when it serves as an alternative route.” The Price Freeway project will be completed in fall 2020. The Price Freeway project also involves construction and relocation of retaining and sound walls along with other safety barriers; LED signs and improved sign structures, lighting and landscaping; modifications to on- and off-ramps; a new layer of rubberized asphalt; and the installation of closedcircuit and thermal cameras for traffic management. In addition, the northbound Loop 101 bridge over Chandler Boulevard will be widened. When the project is completed in fall 2020, the Price Freeway between U.S. 60 and the Santan Freeway “will include four general purpose lanes and one high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane in each direction,” ADOT said. But the bottom line before that widening is completed, said ADOT: “Plan
ahead for delays and be prepared to use alternate routes.” The project will be undertaken along a relatively new approach that ADOT is employing in the construction of the South Mountain Freeway, the 22-mile bypass between the Chandler and W. 59th Avenue interchanges of I-10 that is designed to relieve traffic along I-10 around downtown Phoenix. Called the “design-build method,” it essentially involves undertaking construction while engineers plan the next phase. Until recently, freeway projects began only after the entire stretch of a highway was finished on the drawing board. Design-build “helps reduce the timeline, encourages innovation and can reduce overall project costs,” ADOT said, calling the method “most advantageous when transportation improvements are needed to reduce traffic volume or chronic congestion.” That is basically what the Price Freeway widening is all about. Earlier documents developed by ADOT identified the need for the project. “Growing traffic demand has caused the Loop 101 corridor to become increasingly congested during the morning and evening peak travel periods, and traffic volume projections indicate the congestion will worsen in the future,” it found. The widening project has its roots in a July 2014 meeting ADOT officials had
with officials from Mesa, Chandler and Tempe. That meeting also ended in an agreement to widen the Ray and Guadalupe exit ramps to two lanes, although that does not appear to be part of the current plan. ADOT had already solicited public comment on a widening project, and many of the people who responded raised concerns about noise levels — not only during construction but after the new lanes were completed. To mitigated construction noise, ADOT reported that all vehicles must have fully operating mufflers. Published public comments show people were split when the widening project was proposed five years ago. One citizen applauded the project but lamented, “Just too bad the ADOT didn’t follow my written suggestions 15 years ago to make the 101 between the 202 Santan north to the 60 into four lanes to begin with. Just think of the hundreds of millions that would have been saved. But the taxpayers must now suffer- AGAIN!!” Another commenter was furious with the plan, stating: “I spent thousands of dollars on noise abatement windows because of the noise on the 101. The construction work on the 101 also caused me medical problems because of the dust and air pollution.” Still another opponent of widening wrote, “I believe the environment has suffered for many years because of thinking that streets are the answer to congestion. Pouring more concrete and making more roads is not the answer. It will make the temperatures higher. And toxic.” A resident of the Valencia HOA, which abuts Price Road in Chandler, complained, “There is already too much noise pollution that is directly caused by the 101 freeway. The noise protection barriers are already inadequate and the noise is already way too loud in the neighborhoods. Any new construction needs to include dramatically larger and more effective noise barriers as part of the whole planning process from the start.” To these and most of the other 210 comments — pro and con — that it received, ADOT replied: “Thank you for your comments and participation. Your comments have been provided to the study team.”
Contact Paul Maryniak at 480-898-5647 or pmaryniak@timespublications.com
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
5
Dads & Grads Some Featured Deals, ask Tempe Camera sales associates for all instant savings offers.
DOUBLe ZOOM LeNS KIt
tRIPLe PAReNt’S LeNS KIt
Includes: D3400 camera body, AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens, AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED lens, Nikon Camera Bag and Nikon School Online educational class “Getting Started With Your Nikon DSLR”
Was $84995
Now $499
After
95
$350
Includes: D3400 camera body, AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens, AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED lens, AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm F1.8G lens, Shutter Huggers Monkey, an MPIX coupon and access to the Nikon School “ Photographing Children & Pets” online video class
Was $104995
Instant Savings*
Now $699
18-140mm LeNS KIt
After
Now $1099
95
$400
Savings $350 Instant
Includes Shutter Huggers Monkey Tripod not included
*
24-85mm VR LeNS KIt
Includes: D7500 camera body, AF-S NIKKOR 18-140mm DX VR lens
Was $149995
After
95
Instant Savings*
24-120mm VR LeNS KIt
Includes: D610 camera body, AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm VR lens
Was $209995
After
Now $1999
95
$100
Includes: D750 camera body, AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR lens
Was $279995
Instant Savings*
After
Now $1799
95
Savings $1000 Instant
Save up to $650 on select NIKKOR lenses Was
Now
Instant Savings
AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G
$199.95
$179.95
$20.00*
AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR
$699.95
$629.95
$70.00*
AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
$1399.95
$1259.95
$140.00*
AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED
$2199.95
$1899.95
$300.00*
AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
$2799.95
$2149.95
$650.00*
* Instant Savings valid April 28, 2019 through June 1, 2019. All Nikon products include Nikon Inc. USA limited warranty. ©2019 Nikon Inc.
*
NEWS 6
SUICIDE from page 1
mom after Adrio took his life the day before Mother’s Day. “Just because your child graduates doesn’t mean he’s ready to be an adult,’’ said Jordan, who intends to use her son’s death as an example that might save the lives of other teenagers. His suicide was followed a week later by another tragedy when an eighth-grader at Poston Junior High School in east Mesa took her life. The two suicides are part of a growing teen-suicide cluster that began in July 2017 and has claimed lives in Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe and Queen Creek, according to Katey McPherson, an education consultant and a suicide prevention activist. Another five teenagers in nearby communities — including at least one in Scottsdale — also have fallen victim to suicide in the same time period. McPherson said Adrio fit the profile of the last six victims: They all were white, middle to upper-middle income kids who excelled academically, but had made a tragic, impulsive decision because of lack of maturity. Those deaths underscore what high school students who belong to the March for Our Lives movement have been telling East Valley school boards since December: there is a critical need for more social workers and counselors in Arizona schools. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman and Jordan Harb, the east Mesa teen who heads the movement’s Arizona chapter, restated that need at a press conference May 13 — two days after Adrio’s death and four before the young girl’s suicide. Harb and Hoffman urged the State Legislature, among other things, to appropriate more money for counselors, who currently have an average caseload in Arizona of 905 students — twice the national average. The tentative budget put together by Republican lawmakers allots $15 million to school districts to hire either counselors or school resource officers. Gov. Doug Ducey had proposed $20 million for an additional 224 counselors over two years, which would bring the average counselor’s caseload down to 766 students. McPherson said Adrio exhibited typical warning signs that often are either missed or misinterpreted by parents and teachers. She said some teens also can be great actors, achieving in school while hiding their emotional pain.
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
result of the work by three East Valley lawmakers — Democratic state Sen. Sean Bowie, who crafted it, and Sen. J.D. Mesnard and Rep. Jeff Weninger, two influential Chandler Republicans who said such training is vital. McPherson said the old attitude that talking to someone about suicide could motivate them to do it is untrue. She said it’s better to upset someone by asking them if they are considering suicide, rather than wonder afterwards if something could have been done to prevent it. “It’s hard for a parent to go there. We don’t want Holding a photo of her late son Adrio Romine, Paolla “PK” Jordan wears his gown and to think like that medallion from his graduation last year from Chandler High School. when it comes to (Ki,berly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer) our children. It’s “We have to redefine success. We are easy to dismiss warning signs,” added losing the best and the brightest,’’ she Natalia Chimbo Andrade, director of said, citing the pressure put on teens community education and outreach for to excel in school, win scholarships and Community Bridges, an East Valley beget accepted by prestigious universities. havioral health agency. “There are many different pathways to “We are seeing a change in our culture success.’’ where we are more open in talking about Under the strain of that pressure, mental health,’’ she said. trouble at home, relentless social media Yet, she added, because suicide is such or depression, young people can make a an uncomfortable topic, “we don’t want tragic decision in an instant. to go there, but we need to go there.’’ “In the heat of the moment, the unAlthough the Warnock Act is a step in der-developed brain feels threatened,’’ the right direction, preventing suicide reMcPherson said. “I think the common de- quires a community-wide commitment, nominator is an impulsive act. The brain with teachers, parents and friends reachis ambivalent about living or dying. The ing out to teens, Chimbo Andrade and key is for a person they trust to intervene McPherson stressed. and say, ‘I’ve got you.’’’ “It’s not one person’s job…it’s everyMcPherson is hopeful that some young one’s job,’’ Chimbo Andrade said. lives can be saved by the enactment of Jordan said she never connected the the Mitch Warnock Act — which re- dots, although McPherson noted that quires teachers and other school district Adrio’s behavior were classic symptoms employees to receive training on how to of a depressed person at risk of ending spot early signs of suicidal tendencies his life. and react effectively. At 6 feet tall and 115 pounds, Adrio Moved by heart-rending testimony would sometimes go two days without from parents of young people who have eating. He slept a lot and, near the end taken their lives, the Legislature unani- of his life, gave away a large Mac desktop mously approved the measure as the computer, his mother said.
Jordan said he told her he didn’t like video games anymore, which had been one of his passions. “I really didn’t think it was an issue,’’ Jordan said. “There were no erratic changes in his behavior to make me believe there was something wrong. He was just being Adrio.’’ By completing the suicide, the precocious Adrio ended a promising life. Teachers would tell him to help other students with their assignments because he finished his work so quickly. Jordan said, adding that several students told her at her son’s funeral May 19 that they owed their academic success to his tutoring. No one knows exactly why Adrio killed himself, but he had talked about ending his life when he was 8, during his parents’ divorce. Jordan said she arranged for him to receive counseling. “He was an introvert, he was quiet,’’ Jordan said. “The biggest thing was he wasn’t challenged. He was bored, even in the International Baccalaureate Program.’’ After graduation, Adrio continued to live at home. Jordan said her son “freaked out’’ when he went to an ASU orientation a year ago and learned room and board was $14,000. “I was happy because he was close to home. Emotionally, he was behind,’’ she said. “He didn’t know failure. We wanted him to fail under our roof.’’ Jordan said she thought her son was blossoming during his freshman year at ASU. She offered to buy him a steak dinner to celebrate his achievements, but he rejected her offer. “He just wasn’t happy,’’ Jordan said.
Know the signs
Suicidal tendencies often are exhibited. Some warning signs include: • Anxiety, withdrawal and/or a change of sleep habits; • isolation and problems dealing with setbacks; • impulsive behavior could trigger a suicide within 10 minutes or two weeks after a major conflict; • access to means, particularly a firearm in the house; • a problem with a boyfriend or girlfriend; • Rejection or bullying by peers. Teen Lifeline operates a 24/7 hotline at 602-248-8336. The La Frontera Empact crisis line can be reached at 480-784-1500.
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
7
BUY 1 GET 1 FREE ANY Regular Concrete Mixer™
Expires 7/13/19.
Reproductions of this coupon are not accepted.
Shown: Regular Oreo® Concrete Mixer™
Based on purchase at regular menu price. Please no substitutions. Not valid with any other offer. Value 1/200 cent. Limit one coupon per person per visit. OREO and the OREO Wafer Design are registered trademarks of Mondelez International group, used under license. Valid only at participating Culver’s® restaurants. Store #378 & 465.
Come on in to your local Culver’s restaurant:
$1 OFF
1841 S. Greenfield Rd. Mesa, AZ 85206 1909 S. Country Club Dr. Mesa, AZ 85210 © 2019 Culver Franchising System, LLC. The REESE’S® and HEATH® trademarks are used under license from The Hershey Company.
ANY Value Basket Expires 7/13/19.
Reproductions of this coupon are not accepted.
Shown: The Culver’s® Double Bacon Deluxe ButterBurger® Value Basket
$1 off regular menu price. All Value Baskets include designated sandwich, regular Crinkle Cut Fries and medium soft drink. Please no substitutions. Not valid with any other offer. Coupon not valid with SnackPak meals. Value 1/200 cent. Limit one coupon per person per visit. Valid only at participating Culver’s® restaurants. Store #378 & 465.
NEWS 8
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
Light rail line station opens at Gilbert Road TRIBUNE NEWS STAFF
T
o the cheers of several hundred spectators, Valley Metro and Mesa city officials last weekend welcomed the completion of another 1.9mile stretch of light rail line that now ends at Gilbert Road. The opening of the additional stretch brings the Valley Metro Rail system up to 28 miles and 38 stations — though it may not get much bigger than that, given the uproar in Phoenix that already may have shut down plans for one spur and jeopardizes a second. “Since light rail opened in Mesa, it’s been a force for revival and renewal,” said Mesa Mayor John Giles. “Not only does it provide options for our residents to reach important destinations, it has resulted in $240 million of completed economic development projects with more on the way,” he added. “Without light rail, investment on this scale over the past few years, would not have occurred.” A city spokeswoman noted that in addition to the capital investment, “light rail brings with it new infrastructure such as freshly paved streets, new sidewalks and natural landscaping.” Public art is also a major part of the Valley Metro Rail system, she said, adding, “Artists bring a unique level of craft, detail, history and beauty to each light rail station and transit facility. They also work to preserve the culture of the surrounding neighborhoods.” Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego showed up for the celebration on May 18. “This is a wonderful day for Mesa residents and our entire region,” she said. “Cities are most successful when we work hand in hand, and this project is a
Several hundred people showed up last weekend for the opening of the Gilbert Road station of the light rail line in Mesa. (Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer)
perfect example of that. “The light rail system is important for so many because it offers independence and inclusivity. I have a deep passion for ensuring that we have diverse transit options for all residents and will continue to work with both Phoenix and our neighboring cities to see these options expand and grow.” The extension includes the light rail
system’s first roundabout at Horne and Main Street. Construction began in 2016. It includes a station at Stapley Drive and a transit center with bus service and a park-and-ride at Gilbert Road. With the original 20 miles of light rail that opened in 2008, Mesa had one mile of service and a station at Sycamore and Main Street. Seven years later, three new miles of rail with four stations began op-
With the opening of the Gilbert Road station, the light rail line runs 28 miles through Mesa, Tempe and Phoenix, but Phoenix may abandon plans to build two spurs. (Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer)
erating to downtown Mesa. Since construction began in 2006, there have been 27 completed projects along light rail in Mesa valued at $240 million in residential, commercial and educational development. Another 18 projects are planned near light rail in Mesa adding up to an investment of another $133.5 million. It’s a much different picture in Phoenix, where a spur on Camelback Road already has been voted down by the city council there, although Gallego has pledged to try and turn some of the “no” votes around and get that project restarted. But Gallego will have even more work cut out for her this summer, as Phoenix voters in August will be voting on an initiative aimed at killing a controversial spur in south Phoenix. South Phoenix businesses are upset about the potential impact of construction and the project path of the line, saying it will kill commerce. A group collected enough petitions to force the measure onto the ballot, and defeated an attempt by a state association of contractors to have a judge declare the election petitions invalid. One of the leaders of the opposition to further light rail spending by the city is Phoenix Councilman Sal DiCiccio, who has said that the hundreds of millions of dollars of the city’s share in the project cost would be better spent on improving street conditions in the city. Valley Metro has countered those arguments by noting that killing the projects will cost Phoenix millions in federal grants designated specifically for the light rail. Proponents also note that in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2018, 67 million passengers road light rail.
Chandler board OKs building new gifted school BY KAYLA RUTLEDGE Tribune Staff Writer
C
handler Unified School District is expected to break ground this fall for construction of a new gifted academy after the governing board last week unanimously approved the plan. The school will be located in the far east portion of the district at Ocotillo Road and 148th Street in Gilbert and serve students who are currently utilizing satellite gifted learning sites throughout the district. CUSD currently has 4,000 students eli-
gible for gifted learning services but only resources and space for 1,000 enrolled in a gifted program. “We do have an underserved population there so we do feel the gifted academy, just like Knox, will start out with a reasonable number of students and will grow to 750 within a four- to five-year span,” said Frank Narducci, assistant superintendent for elementary instruction. The school has a construction budget of $18 million and will be modeled after the Auxier Elementary campus for energy efficiency and optimized safety.
“One, the building is highly energy efficient. And two, when we get into a lockdown it’s a one-button lock down that closes out all the exterior doors. With the interior circulation, we’re not constantly opening doors to the outside,” said Frank Fletcher, associate superintendent for support services. The actual design for the school has been reworked about 10 times, Fletcher said, because it has been difficult to determine structural obstacles or where to put plumbing, sewage and other key items without access to the land.
“The problem we have right now is because we don’t own the land, we can’t get on and do an environmental study because the 400-plus acres has not been subdivided yet. So, the architecture and design team are aware of the groundbreaking date and they are proceeding the best they can right now,” said Fletcher. To finish the school in July 2020, the groundbreaking must take place no later than Nov. 1. Some parents expressed concerns
see SCHOOL page 10
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
9
GRADUATES! Summertime is the ideal time for wisdom teeth removal!
A-1 Golf Carts
SUN LAKES, AZ
Avoid future teeth crowding, discomfort and infection... Call today to schedule your appointment!
WISDOM TEETH
IMPLANTS
JAW PAIN
Happy Father’s Day ASK ABOUT THE NEW E-Z-GO ‘LITHIUM’ POWERED CART 2019 E-Z-GO RXV ELITE
2019 E-Z-GO LX
NISH SHAH
DMD, MD, F.A.C.S
Board Certified Oral Surgeon
2019 E-Z-GO L6
Chandler: 2450 W Ray Rd. Suite 1, Chandler AZ 85224 San Tan Valley: 36327 N. Gantzel Rd. Suite 102, San Tan Valley AZ 85140
480.814.9503 A ZORAL .CO M CHANDLER’S EXPERT FOR THE MOST ADVANCED ORAL SURGERY CARE!
FINANCING AVAILABLE
When you purchase a NEW E-Z-GO!* Finance offers only available at participating E-Z-GO dealers. Approval, rates, applicable fees, and terms provided are based on credit worthiness. Offers only available in 50 U.S. states and District Columbia. Financing offers void where prohibited. Finance terms are also available for pre-owned E-Z-GO products. Please see your local E-Z-GO Authorized Dealer for details.
480.895.2000
www.A-1GolfCarts.com 25820 S. Arizona Ave. • Sun Lakes, AZ 85248
NEWS 10
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
Volunteers help get Liberty Arts Academy a playground TRIBUNE NEWS STAFF
S
cores of volunteers last weekend descended on the Liberty Arts Academy campus in Mesa last weekend to transform an empty lot into a new playground. The playground was a gift from Foresters Financial and the nonprofit KaBOOM!, but the playground itself was the product of students’ imagination — and the hard work of volunteers from the school, Foresters Financial and the community. The state-of-the-art playground took about six hours to set up on the Liberty Arts Academy campus at 3015 S. Power Road. “The new playground will help make play the easy choice for kids and families in Mesa and Gilbert,” a spokesman said. More than 9,680 of concrete was mixed by hand to build the playground and volunteers deployed 105 rakes, hoes and other tools to build the 2,704-square-foot playground. Because “play is essential to physical, creative, cognitive, social and emotional development,” the spokesman noted that Liberty
Several hundred volunteers showed up last weekend to build the new playground at Liberty Arts Academy in east Mesa that was given to the school by Foresters Financial and the nonprofit KaBOOM! (Pablo Robles/Tribune Staff Photographer)
Arts Academy had limited opportunities for students to play throughout the day. Within the past two years, Liberty has adopted key strategies from the Finland educational model that promotes play, movement, fitness and exercise. Now all students receive three recesses a day. In March, kids from the surrounding
community came together to draw their dream playground. The playground is based off their drawings and will provide a safe environment. Since 2006, Foresters Financial and KaBOOM! have built 154 playspaces across 93 cities in 31 states and provinces throughout North America and by the end of 2019, Foresters Financial will have
funded more than 160. A spokesman said over 10,625 Foresters members, sales partners and guests for the last 12 years have built playgrounds for use by some 5.3 million children. The playgrounds are part of a broader effort by Foresters Financial and KaBOOM! to ensure communities have great “playces” for kids and families. Liberty Arts Academy is a Pre-K-8 school with about 275 students. Foresters Financial providing financial services and includes the Independent Order of Foresters, the oldest non-denominational fraternal benefit society in the nation. KaBOOM! is a national non-profit whose mission is “giving all kids — especially those living in poverty — the childhood they deserve through great, safe places to play.” It has collaborated with partners to build or improve more than 17,000 playspaces, with the help of 1.5 million volunteers for nearly 10 million kids. Information: kaboom.org, foresters. com and www.libertyartsacademy.com
Mesa pastor hopeful for struggling church BY CECILIA CHAN Tribune Staff Writer
P
at Warner was raised Catholic but said she didn’t have a relationship with God until two years ago. That’s when she bought her first Bible and started attending Valor Christian Center in Gilbert after she was invited by a friend. “Other churches, although they were nondenominational ,never spoke of the Holy Spirit within their sermons,” Warner said. “We felt like we were missing out of something.” Warner, 68, said she and her husband, Robert, 79, found the Gilbert church “the best enlightening experience we ever had.” Valor Christian Center boasts just 90 members — if everyone was to show up. 46 percent of American churchgoers belong to congregations with no more than 100 members, according to the Barna Group, a California research company that tracks the role of faith in America. Americans are attending church less, and more people are experiencing and practicing their faith outside of its four walls, the Barna Group reported. According to Churchleadership.org,
He said the church building faced foreclosure in 2015 but through financial stewardship and faith in God, the congregation turned the situation around to where “we are paying all the bills.” Today, the church is trying to grow its congregation — a challenge, Whitwam admitted, given “the Rev. Scott Whitman of Mesa leads Valor Christian Church in Gilbert, which propensity in our socihe hopes to grow from its current 90 members. (Pablo Robles/Tribune Staff ety to be anti-God and Photographer) to want kids to discovevery year more than 4,000 churches er God on their own.” close their doors compared with just He believes society has changed over over 1,000 new church starts. And, ev- the last 50 years to where a sense of ery year 2.7 million church members community no longer centers around a lapse into inactivity, which means peo- church. ple are leaving the church, it said. For Valor Christian Center and churchValor Christian was on shaky ground es in general, getting people through the when the Rev. Scott Whitwam, came doors is a critical first step. on board as senior pastor in 2014. The Smart Church Management, a church church was previously named Oasis management consulting company, recFamily Church. ommends five ways to recruit new “It was very rocky,” recalled Whitwam, members: get involved with the coma Mesa resident and Realtor. “The fi- munity, host public events, have memnances of the church were very liquid.” bers invite family and friends, offer
diversity-friendly services and create interest-based groups. Valor Christian has held a number of outreach events, such as hosting free car washes and an annual car show. It also served as a polling center during elections and a meeting place for Christian business people. Whitman has toyed with the idea of offering for free a Dave Ramsey Financial Peace Stewardship Program. Other ideas include offering babysitting services at the church for $1 an hour to the community, Whitwam said. “I’d like to grow a bit faster,” he said, noting a larger congregation means having the volunteers necessary to offer more programs. The vision for the church, which sits on 5.5 acres, is to add a school and a gymnasium for youth indoor sports, Whitwam said. The pastor, however, isn’t interested in trying to create a mega church and said unless a program fits with the its vision, it won’t be considered. “We’re not going to create a kayak program just to get more people in church because they enjoy it,” he said. “We believe in the principle we are led by the
see CHURCH page 13
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
11 PIONEER LOCATIONS CHANDLER
MESA
CHANDLER GRAND MATERIALS
MESA GRAND MATERIALS STORE & BLOCK YARD
GILBERT
QUEEN CREEK
GILBERT
SCOTTSDALE GRAND MATERIALS
Arizona Ave & Loop 202 Arizona Ave & Riggs
Higley & Williams Field Rd East of Cooper on Guadalupe
US-60 & Meridian Loop 202 & Main St Power & Riggs
Scottsdale & Deer Valley Rd
GRAND MATERIALS & SUPPLY IS NOW A PIONEER DIVISION! PIONEER COLLECTIONS
INSIST ON PIONEER L A N D S C A P E & H A R D S C A P E S U P P LY
SALES
FIN ANCING
AVAIL A BLE
FREE TON!
15% off
when you buy 4 or more tons/yards of bulk material
your bulk purchase Must mention code: TIMES
DECORATIVE ROCK GARDEN BED SOLUTIONS PATIO & WALL SYSTEMS OUTDOOR LIVING ARTIFICIAL GRASS GARDEN BORDERS & EDGING PATHWAYS & EROSION CONTROL WINTERIZATION BAGGED PRODUCTS LANDSCAPE TOOLS & ACCESSORIES COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS
Must mention code: TIMES
*Promo ends 7/31/19 and is only valid on retail bulk pricing and products. Excludes delivery or placement fees, and is not valid on Pioneer pavers or Manager Specials items. Not combinable with any other offer.
*Promo ends 7/31/19. Not valid on taxes or fees. Availability varies by location. See Store for details.
www.pioneerco.com
480-666-3882
Same day delivery available.
19PILC043-24-142437-33
LEADING EDGE
INSPIRING LIFELONG LEARNERS through excellence in character.
A C A D E M Y
East Mesa
We are a network of Tuition-Free Charter Schools featuring character development and advanced academics in a technology-enriched environment, featuring: » Character-Based Education » Uniforms for K-8 » Art, Music, PE, and Tech
» History of Academic Excellence » Safe, Friendly Environment » Free Full-Day Kindergarten
Now Enrolling for Fall 2019! EAST MESA K-8: 480.984.5646
10115 E. University Dr. Mesa, AZ 85207
GILBERT K-12: 480.545.6646
717 W. Ray Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85233
to enroll, call or visit us online at:
MOUNTAIN VIEW K-8: 480.655.6787 4815 W. Hunt Hwy Queen Creek, AZ 85142
ONLINE 6-12: 480.257.5362
Resource Centers in Gilbert & Maricopa
LeadingEdgeAcademy.com
In accordance with Federal Law, Leading Edge Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability.
NEWS 12
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
FUNDS from page 1
ter his colleagues ignored his proposals to cap Enterprise Fund transfers last year.
Fewer cops, service cuts
The analysis — immediately criticized as inaccurate by Whittaker — predicted transfers from the Enterprise Fund to the General Fund would drop from $110 million to $72 million. That would have a domino effect on city services, the analysis said, to the point where voter-approved improvements would be postponed. For example, the analysis said, the city would have to defer hiring for 25 new public safety positions that is top be funded by the sales tax increase voters okayed last fall. Mesa also would need to delay construction of a new northeast Mesa public safety facility and a southeast Mesa fire station, eliminate 12 other city jobs and postpone upgrades at the Dobson Ranch and downtown libraries, according to the analysis. Weeks before Thursday’s meeting, Whittaker predicted his initiative would cut city revenues by 8 to 10 percent – which he dismissed as relatively minor. “It’s not a dramatic cut. It forces the reinvestment with the enterprise fund,’’ Whittaker said. “I am trying to achieve sustainability. My goal is always to achieve financial sustainability.’’ He said keeping more money in the Enterprise Fund would enable the city to replace neglected infrastructure, such as troublesome 1960s water pipes. “I am forcing them to look down the road and make needed investments. If it passes, there will be cuts,’’ Whittaker said. “I am proposing a cut of 10 percent. I am not proposing a new source of revenue.’’ Whittaker also accused City Manager Chris Brady of making a misleading statement when he said a series of land sales will raise enough funds to cover the first two or three years of payments on excise bonds financing the $63.5-million ASU Mesa City Center. Brady said no Enterprise Fund money is earmarked for that project in fiscal year 2019-20. Whittaker and Kevin Thompson were the only council members to buck Giles and vote against the ASU project when it was approved about a year ago. “It’s a lie to say it’s not coming out of the enterprise fund,’’ Whittaker said. Whittaker cited city records show more than $8.4 million in transfers from the Enterprise Fund for a series of downtown projects over the past three years, including the ASU center. The analysis said all of this spending would likely be eliminated if Whittaker’s
COUNCILMAN JEREMY WHITTAKER
initiative passes.
Clash of perspectives
Whittaker underscored his continuing opposition to the city’s financial management by casting the lone dissenting vote on the 2019-20 budget plan, the five-year capital improvement plan and the city 25-year plan on financing pension payments to retirees through the state pension system. Before Thursday’s meeting, Giles said Whittaker’s charter amendment would have a catastrophic impact on Mesa. But at the meeting, City Attorney Jim Smith warned council members they would be violating state law if they advocated for or against the initiative and could only discuss the proposal in a “neutral’’ manner. “I think it’s trying to burn the place down. It’s a huge over-reaction,’’ Giles said previously. “It will cause shuttering of the libraries and parks and lay off police and firefighters.’’ For instance, the cut envisioned by Whittaker would completely negate the $25 million that the .25 percent increase in the sales tax would raise to hire additional police and firefighters, Giles said. “His initiative is far worse than unnecessary,’’ Giles said. “It will have a crippling effect on the city.’’ Giles said he intends to move forward in the hiring of additional public safety employees and acquire land for new facilities authorized by last year’s bond issue. “I remain committed to honoring the intent of our voters in the fall election,’’ he said. Whittaker has carved out a niche as a fiscal hawk, often clashing with Giles and Brady while questioning many city expenditures and citing accounting principles and bond ratings. “I grew up in poverty and turned myself into a millionaire,’’ said Whittaker, who describes himself as an investor who carefully scrutinizes corporate financial reports. “I am trying to take sound financial decisions to the city.’’ Brady said the initiative runs contrary
MAYOR JOHN GILES
CITY MANAGER CHRIS BRADY
to 73 years of government funding practices that were first adopted in 1945, when the City Council abolished the property tax and immediately turned to its five square-mile electric utility for funding. Attempts to pass a property tax have failed, showing residents have no desire to tax themselves. But Mesa also has a unique financial asset in its electric utility, Brady said. Historically, he said, city officials for decades have used the utility-driven Enterprise Fund as a substitute for the property tax. “Mesa does it differently than a lot of other cities and it has since 1945,’’ Brady said. “It’s unique for our city.’’ Internally, he said the yearly $110 million diversion of Enterprise Fund revenue to the general fund is referred to as “the public safety transfer,’’ because public safety accounts for about 70 percent of city spending. He said that if Whittaker wants to limit fund transfers, he should start considering a property tax as a substitute. “The residents, for 70 years, have been paying this way. We don’t hear a big outcry. They don’t have much of a desire for a property tax,’’ Brady said. “If you remove that transfer, it will affect public safety.’’ Brady said he does not view the Enterprise Fund as a certified public accountant might view it. Instead, he uses it as a way to leverage major improvements to the city, including the construction of Sloan Park, the spring home of the Chicago Cubs, which has been setting attendance records since it opened. While parts of the enterprise fund might show a deficit, the money has been used to leverage millions of dollars in sales tax and bed tax revenues, fueling the city’s tourism industry, he said. “I don’t look at it with a narrow focus,’’ he said. “I’m using that fund to make the City of Mesa much better.’’ Brady noted at Thursday’s meeting that an upgrade in Mesa’s bond rating recently saved the city $17 million.
“This is a milestone for the city of Mesa. We felt that Mesa, financially, was at its strongest point in decades.’’
‘They can scale back’
Whittaker dismisses Brady’s argument that the cut forced by his initiative would damage public safety as scare tactics, saying it would be spread throughout city departments. “As far as I’m concerned, they can scale back,’’ Whittaker said. To prove his point about the lack of infrastructure investment, Whittaker noted comments by Mesa water officials at an April 18 study session. They said the city invested $3.6 million in each of the last three years to replace water pipes, when it would take $26 million a year in infrastructure spending to keep pace with a realistic 50-year life cycle. “I want to make sure we are investing enough money in our infrastructure to make sure it is reliable and sustainable,’’ Whittaker said. But Brady said that during the last five years, the priority has been on building the Signal Butte Water Treatment Plant and improving the Val Vista Plant, to serve more customers in east Mesa and attract more industry. Jake West, water services director, said the bad pipes are from the 1960s and tend to rupture, while old cast iron pipes downtown tend to leak with time. “Sometimes, things change,’’ West said, noting there are plans for pipes being replaced and they are altered to deal with emergencies. “We know where these pipes are, and we try to program them in’’ for replacement, he said. Brady said the focus should shift back toward replacing more pipes in coming years and that would be included in a planned 2020 bond issue. “We are investing in utilities like no other time in the city’s history,’’ Brady said. “To suggest there is a gap or we are falling behind is an inaccurate statement.’’
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
13
Saguaro High junior wins car for perfect attendance BY KRISTINE CANNON Tribune Staff Writer
H
undreds of students had perfect attendance at East Valley Institute of Technology this past school year, but only one lucky student could win a reconditioned 2016 Chrysler PT Cruiser on May 20. And that winner was Michael Duarte, a junior from Saguaro High School in Scottsdale enrolled in the EVIT diesel technology program. EVIT spokeswoman CeCe Todd suggested Michael will find it a reliable set of wheels to go between Saguaro High School and EVIT’s main campus in Mesa. “Every year, the perfect attendance car is a used vehicle in good condition that our automotive and collision repair departments then fix up,” she said. EVIT ran the perfect attendance list from all of its campuses, including two in Mesa, one in Apache Junction and one in
SCHOOL from page 8
about the elimination of satellite sites for gifted students because of the new academy. Narducci said the district is open to having satellite sites run alongside the two academies so long as “they are running successfully and sustainably.” Population growth in the district’s southeastern quadrant, which involves a number of Gilbert neighborhoods, may also prompt it to build a high school sometime down the road.
CHURCH from page 10
Holy Spirit in everything we do.” Through its fundraisers — such as selling fireworks — the church has contributed close to $10,000 to Soldier’s Best Friend, according to Whitwam. The Peoria nonprofit provides service or therapeutic companion dogs to veterans with combat-related, post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury. For Whitwam, bringing value to the community is important and the church works with town leaders to make sure their goals are in line. “He’s a really great guy and wants to see this congregation grow,” Associate Pastor Thor Strandholt said. “People just love his teachings. We don’t teach religion here, we teach relationship. There are many religions in the world. We rather reach people who want to have a relationship with God.”
O’Malley, a Desert Ridge High School junior enrolled in EVIT’s anatomy and physiology for medical careers program; Juanda Campbell, a Williams Field High School senior in EVIT’s veterinary assistant program; Michael Duarte, a junior from Saguaro High School enrolled in the EVIT diesel technology Leandro Colprogram, was the winner of EVIT’s Perfect Attendance Car Giveaway. He won a brand-new PT orez, a Marcos Cruiser. (Courtesy of EVIT/Special to the Tribune) de Niza High Fountain Hills, then pared it down to six School junior in EVIT’s fire science acadstudents. emy; Emily Hakes, a Mountain View High The other five students who had a School senior in EVIT’s medical assistant chance at winning the car included Lara program; and Alex Sabanal, a Gilbert High
In conjunction with that growth and the new academy, the board also approved a number of elementary school boundary changes aimed at alleviating overcrowding. The new boundaries take effect at the beginning of the 2020-21 school year. Students and families residing in a onemile square bordered by Queen Creek, Ocotillo, Gilbert and Cooper roads currently served by Haley Elementary will be redirected to Ryan Elementary. The second shift redirects the eastern half mile portion of vacant land bordered
Before Whitwam, who was raised Catholic, came to Valor Christian, he was a pastor in Oakville, Washington. The church had 25 members in a town that only had 500 people. An accident that almost killed him brought the 53-year-old to Arizona, who found the warm climate conducive to his recovery. It was a rainy Monday morning on Oct. 20, 2003 when his children missed the school bus and Whitwam decided to drive them. It was the first heavy rain of October, which filled up ravines and flooded roadways in the farming community. After dropping the kids off, a semi pulling two trailers jackknifed on a twolane road and smashed into Whitwam’s car on the passenger side. The crash pushed up the floorboard, shoving Whitwam’s right femur into his hip and against the femoral artery
by Val Vista Drive and Ocotillo, Chandler Heights and Lindsay roads to the boundary for Weinberg Elementary School. The final shift of students redirects the square mile bordered by Hunt, Riggs, Recker and Higley roads from Patterson Elementary to Riggs Elementary. Currently enrolled students and students enrolled in the 2019-20 school year will have the option to be grandfathered in at Haley or Patterson through the 2025-26 school year. If capacity allows, open enrollment will continue to be an option.
and his face collided with the steering wheel, injuring his brain. After he was cut out of his vehicle and rushed to the emergency room, his wife, Tina, was told he would have just 20 minutes to live. Tina Whitwam also is a senior pastor at Valor Christian Center. An ER doctor, however, was able to jerk Whitwam’s leg off the artery, buying him more time until he could be airlifted 100 miles away to a trauma hospital in Seattle. He spent 18 months in rehabilitation. “It’s made me more empathetic,” Whitwam said of the accident. “I’ve been a business guy since I was 14 years old, A-type personality — just get the job done, no excuses.” After the crash, he suffered from PTSD and didn’t want to be anywhere near a vehicle — which was devastating for a guy who once drove stock cars. Working with a doctor, he slowly over-
School senior in EVIT’s radio/audio production program. The perfect attendance car was donated to EVIT for its Perfect Attendance Car Giveaway, an annual event that reinforces the value of attendance to students who are training for careers in local industry. In the courtyard at Dr. A. Keith Crandell Campus, also known as the Main Campus, in Mesa, the six students took turns choosing white boxes, one of which contained the keys to the PT Cruiser. Michael showed up late and didn’t choose the box himself; an alternate initially chose it. But with luck on his side, that white box just so happened to have the keys. The rest of the students were given $100 Visa gift cards. EVIT’s graduation was held at Tempe Diablo Stadium that same day. More than 1,600 students walked across the stage, many of which already earned industry certifications and job offers. Information: evit.com
“This would be a great opportunity as we handle growth to also bring the richness of diverse programs the schools that don’t have them right now because the schools are overcrowded,” said Narducci. Though the board’s approval has set gears into motion, Narducci said parental input is needed now more than ever moving forward. “This doesn’t stop here, everything starts here with getting additional input on the programs and finding out what parents really want for their children,” he said.
came what he called his unrealistic fear but he still doesn’t trust other drivers as much, he said. Whitwam rarely brings up his accident in his sermons unless it’s applicable. “I never blamed God,” he said. “I had a good understanding of the Bible. I don’t find where God in the Bible punishes people because he is looking to correct them.” Nowadays Whitwam shows no visible scars and is able to resume activities such as playing basketball and running. “It’s miraculous,” he said of his recovery. And to that end, Whitwam is probably the best example of God’s healing powers when the church holds its monthly healing service. “God uses situations in our lives for his purpose,” Whitwam said. For now, Warner has found a spiritual home. “Pastor Scott is so awesome,” she said. “He is a true believer.”
14
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
BEST LUNCH UNDER $7.00 (Total Bill)
Thank You For Your Votes In This Years Best Of Mesa!
THE ORIGINAL FISH & CHIPS Family Owned & Operated Since 1947
Pete’s Has Been Serving Deep Fried Goodness For Over 72 Years!
The fish we serve is mild, flakey & delicious! Even the kids love it! Crispy white meat chicken tenders & nuggets Our onion rings are made fresh daily, never frozen! Burgers, Dogs & Burritos too! 22 South Mesa Drive , Mesa • 480.964.7242 3920 South Central, Phoenix • 602.268.1828 1017 East Apache Blvd, Tempe • 480.968.6265 4121 Nor th 44th Street, Phoenix • 602.840.0630 1111 East Buckeye , Phoenix • 602.252.9341 5516 West Glendale Avenue , Glendale • 623.937.6001 2628 West Van Buren, Phoenix • 602.278.3351 9309 West Van Buren, Tolleson • 623.936.3111
Our Prices Can’t Be Beat! 8 Convenient Locations Drive-Thru/Take-Out Our Specialty
www.petesfishandchips.com
COMMUNITY
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
Community EastValleyTribune.com
|
@EVTNow
15
For more community news visit eastvalleytribune.com
/EVTNow
EV teens show science prowess in global fair BY KAYLA RUTLEDGE Tribune Staff Writer
J
oining thousands of teens from around the world at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, East Valley students showed off their skills and won prize money while exploring ways to create a better world through their knowledge. In all, 1,800 finalists representing 80 countries, gathered recently to have their projects judged by industry professionals with a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in one of the 22 scientific disciplines. The students were among some of the world’s most accomplished and most had already won championships in state, region or national science competitions this year. Each project started with a bolt of inspiration. After Mindy Long’s grandmother passed away partly because there weren’t enough doctors at her hospital in China, the Hamilton High School senior found smartphones could relieve physicians of some basic duties. “If the future of healthcare is automated,
Red Mountain High School seniors Arianna Comes and Julie Larsen developed a quicker wway to detect E. coli in the Oak Creek Watershed. (Kayla Rutledge/Tribune Staff)
Mindy created a sensor and phone application that tracks a patient’s blood for iron deficiencies and excesses. Anemia and hemochromatosis tests cost around $150 and take five to six hours to obtain results. Mindy’s sensor and app work together to gather instantaneous results. “This is especially beneficial to those that live in the rural U.S. or those that live in countries around the world where doctors aren’t readily available, because you can track everything you need to know about your body’s iron levels right from home,” said
it can relieve the pressure from doctors so they can directly assist patients that have complications and need human-to-human care,” Mindy said.
Mindy. The Gilbert-based senior took home $500 and fourth place for her project at the fair, which will go through clinical test-
2018 in Parkland, Florida. He believes in the “link between poetry and activism” and that “art can make a real political difference.” The Tribune interviewed him about his art and his activism.
difference in the community by pushing young people like myself to vote and become more politically involved and aware. I write political poetry about gender issues, racial issues, the education system, immigration, the nature of modern capitalism, masculinity and gun violence, among others, to try to enact change. The biggest goal for me is to make a positive impact with my writing.
ing in Argentina this summer. Though many of the projects aimed at improving the world of medicine in some way, Ella Wang and Breanna Tang, both freshmen at BASIS Chandler, set out to overcome food shortages and reduce waste through the use of soybean residue. The girls were inspired after Ella’s mom used soybeans at home, and she realized how difficult it was to dispose of the waste in an environmentally responsible way. “When you get rid of soybean curd residue it goes through putrefaction and releases methane which is really harmful for the environment, and right now we’re putting it into landfills,” said Breanna. After testing nitrogen and potassium levels — as well as soil permeability and water holding capacity — Ella and Breanna found that not only can soybean curd residue be repurposed for crops, but it increases their yields. “We know that farming on a large scale poses a lot of environmental risks, but hopefully we can sort of combat that with our project or at least show people that
see SCIENCE page 16
Mesa ASU student sees poetry as political activism TRIBUNE NEWS STAFF
A
ustin Davis is a poet — and he knows it. Now, the 19-year-old Mesa native, who just completed his freshman year at Arizona State University’s Barrett, the Honors College, has published his first book of poetry, “Second Civil War.” “’Second Civil War’ is a call to action for my generation to vote, protest for what we believe in in a non-violent way and stand up for those who have been oppressed,” said Davis, who wants his poetry to effect social change. He has read his poetry on radio, published it in more than 30 literary journals and is now working on a second book — this time on masculinity. He also has read it at a summit of March for Our Lives, the student-driven national movement that began in response to the high school massacre on Valentine’s Day
Talk a bit about your family.
My parents’ names are Guy Davis and Emily Winslow and I have one brother, Zach Davis, and one sister, Maddie Winslow. My parents have helped my love for literature, poetry and helping people bloom by reading to me constantly as a child, supporting my dreams since the first day I picked up a pen, showing me how to put my whole self into my passions and being my role models in life. What exactly do you mean when you call yourself a “student activist”? As a student activist I try to make a progressive social, political and economic
What causes have you advanced and how?
I’m a big proponent of March For Our Lives. I read “Trading Flesh For Metal,” a poem from my book, “Second Civil War,” at the AZ March For Our Lives Youth Summit in November 2018. I also read “Trading Flesh For Metal” at ASU Preparatory Academy’s March For Our Lives walk-out demonstration. This poem has to do with
see POET page 17
Mesa resident and ASU, Barrett The Honor College sophomore Austin Davis is working on a second book. (Special to the Tribune)
COMMUNITY 16
SCIENCE from page 15
there are places we can start improving,” said Ella. While some projects, like Breanna and Ella’s, strived to improve practices around the world, others discovered ways to improve life right here in Arizona. Red Mountain High School seniors Arianna Comes and Julie Larsen, created autonomous detection system that tests for E. coli in the Oak Creek Watershed in real time. “Julie first discovered this problem through her AP environmental science BASIS Chandler students Ella Wang and Breanna Tang invented an class last year. So after she environmentally safe way to reuse soybean residue. (Kayla Rutledge/Staff Writer) toured [the state’s] labs she brought the idea back The girls will continue to improve their to me and we did it for our engineering project next year at Arizona State Univercapstone project,” said Arianna. The current testing method used on the sity, and will hopefully implement their water takes 18 hours to complete, risking project in the park soon after. Pia Wilson-Body, president of the Intel a change in the state of the water by the time the test is complete. Arianna and Ju- Foundation, said the fair serves as a platlie’s test takes under two hours from start form for young innovators to collaborate, learn and expand their understanding of to finish.
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
their surrounding world. She added the fair is also a great way to highlight diversity and inclusion work and empower communities. In addition to the record female participation rate at almost 50 percent, Wilson-Body said having representatives from around the world enables the “experience [to go] beyond the competition; it is an opportunity to develop cross-cultural connections.” Over $5 million in scholarships and awards were distributed to the fair’s participants, in Chandler student and Gilbert resident Mindy Long’s invention gives doctors hopes of continuing their a more efficient way to perform some time-consuming duties. (Kayla Rutledge/Tribune Staff) education or careers in STEM fields. Wilson-Body said the work of Intel would not be possible without the constant support of parents, teachers, mentors and administrators, “who provide Contact Paul Maryniak at opportunities for students to engage 480-898-5647 or pmaryniak@ and explore the world of STEM, and ultitimespublications.com mately reach their full potential. It takes a village.”
GOT NEWS?
ANSWERS TO PUZZLES AND SUDOKU from Page 33
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church 612 S. Ellsworth Rd. Mesa, AZ 85208
480.984.5555 oslcaz.org
“My Mother has so much to look forward to every day!”
Spring into a New Lifestyle with Independent Saturday: 4 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9 am, & 10:30 am
Children, Youth & Family Ministry Vacation Bible School
Living
Call for a complimentary lunch & tour • (480) 264-0992
Fellowship Square TM
HISTORIC MESA
A Not-For-Profit Christian Care Community INDEPENDENT & ASSISTED LIVING • MEMORY CARE • HOME HEALTH
35 West Brown Road, Mesa, AZ 85201 • FellowshipSquareSeniorLiving.org *Valid only at Historic Mesa Community. Meal offer valid for first time visitors only. Other restrictions may apply.
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
POET from page 15
the need for better gun control in America. With this poem, with my book and with my writing in general, I really just hope to make some positive progressive difference in the world. I’ve also read my political poetry at open mics and poetry slams all over Arizona. I’m not done though, not by a longshot. I’m still growing and learning and I want to do more to make a difference. We need to stand up, work together and make our voices be heard.
What got you involved?
As I grew older, I became more aware of the world around me and I became more interested in politics. I formulated my own political beliefs and wrote “Second Civil War” in response to the inequality I began to see more and more of in America. I really just want to make a difference with my writing. I want to help change the world with my poetry. It’s all about trying to help people.
When did you start writing poetry?
The earliest poem I remember writing was in sixth grade. I loved the way writ-
ing that first poem made me feel, so I kept writing. Writing is therapy for me. I need to express my thoughts and feelings.
What is the basic theme of the masculinity book you’re writing?
“The World Isn’t the Size of Our Neighborhood Anymore” is an exploration of the loss of innocence, growing up, mental health and masculinity. The collection includes a rather long poem on toxic masculinity and another poem about suppressed anger and the effect child abuse has on boys when they grow into men. There are also a lot of poems in the book about growing into your consciousness as you come of age. I really wanted each poem in this book to lead into the next so that the collection as a whole feels full and cohesive.
What do you see as the link between poetry and politics?
One effect of reading and writing poetry that is extremely important in 2019 is the way it builds empathy. Poetry gives us a glimpse into another point of view, and in political conversations it’s often difficult to convey the raw emotions involved in one’s stance.
17
Political poetry reaches deep into the core of an issue and opens it up for us to absorb, be empathetic in a time where empathy seems much too rare.
Can poetry even be heard amid the din of political strife?
Political poetry makes us stop and listen. It helps us settle down, get quiet and really hear what another human being feels about a real issue that is affecting all of us. Poetry is needed more than ever in today’s political climate.
GetOut. GetConnected. eastvalleytribune.com/get_out/ facebook.com/getoutaz
What poet do you admire most?
Terrance Hayes wrote a book titled, “American Sonnets For My Past and Future Assassin.” This collection blew me away and was my first real introduction to political poetry. I grew up reading Billy Collins’ poetry and he was really the poet who drew me to the artform in the first place. My professor at ASU, Sally Ball, just published an amazing book, “Hold Sway,” and I really admire her writing as well.
twitter.com/getoutaz
Find GetOut in
GOT NEWS? Contact Paul Maryniak at
480-898-5647 or pmaryniak@ timespublications.com
You’ll get back on your two left feet faster. Robotic assisted surgery at Dignity Health combines our expert surgeons with advanced surgical technology. So even complex procedures can be performed with smaller incisions and enhanced precision. It can mean faster recovery, typically with less exposure to pain medications. Which means you can get back to living your life, sooner. Learn more at dignityhealth.org/AZRobotics.
Chandler Regional Medical Center | Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
COMMUNITY 18
4140 S ARIZONA AVE. CHANDLER, AZ 85248
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
CONTACT US TODAY!
480-848-5997
MEMORIAL DAY SALE! BUY MORE, SAVE MORE! SAVE 10% SAVE 15% SAVE 20% Sale Ends May 31st
SPEND UP TO $1,000
SPEND $1,000 - $3,000
SPEND $3,000 OR MORE
S P I C E U P YO U R H O M E .CO M
Business
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
EastValleyTribune.com
|
@EVTNow
BUSINESS
19
/EVTNow
Mesa restaurant owner conquered many challenges BY MELODY BIRKETT Tribune Contributor
R
oyyim is the Thai word for smile — which is what the owner of Royyim Thai Cuisine set out to bring her customers when she opened the Mesa restaurant two years ago. “When people are thinking about Thailand, they’re thinking about the land of smiles, so that’s why I went with this name,” said Wisoda Tanawisan, whose restaurant is at Greenfield and Baseline roads. She came to the United States five years ago and studied language at Arizona State University before getting a master’s degree in computer science from Cal State. Upon returning to Arizona, Tanawisan opened Royyim. The food industry is not foreign to her: her parents have owned a restaurant for 20 years in a small town in South Thailand, near Malaysia. “I was thinking about opening a restaurant all along because my family has a restaurant and they wanted me to have my own business,” Tanawisan said. But starting a restaurant here had its
A mural depicting an artist’s vision of a temple in Thailand dominates the well-appointed dining room at Royyim Thai Cuisine in Mesa. (Melody Birkett/Special to the Tribune)
challenges. “I don’t have much experience in opening a restaurant in the U.S. Mostly I know how to open and run a business in Thailand,” she said. “So, it’s a little bit tough on me to do the marketing, how to get people to know us.
The way to do marketing in Thailand and here is completely different because the people behave different.” Her parents have not only helped Tanawisan with marketing but in sharing recipes that she has adapted with ingredients found in the U.S. — yet another chal-
Most of the state’s economic sectors showed job growth. But it has been the construction industry that is exploding. What makes the growth in that sector noteworthy is that, prior to the recession, one job out of every 11 in the state was in construction. So when the real estate bubble burst and the bottom dropped out of the economy, Arizona was particularly hard it, with the jobless rate topping 11 percent. Walls, however, said he doesn’t see the same situation developing now. First, there are the pure numbers. There are just 175,100 people employed in construction. That compares with the pre-recession peak of 247,500. And construction jobs make up just 6 percent of total employment, not 9 percent as it did in 2006. But Walls said there are other indications that Arizona is not once again setting itself up to have the economic rug pulled out from underneath it.
It starts with a pent-up demand for housing. Homeowner vacancy rates — the number of unoccupied single-family homes are below 1 percent. It rose as high as 4.6 percent during the recession. Ditto on rental vacancies which are down to 4.3 percent, versus nearly 19 percent in 2009. Then there’s the fact that the number of building permits for residential housing has remained relatively steady for the past two years. “You just drive around the Valley, you’ll see a lot of the construction going on,’’ Walls said. In addition, developers generally are not doing what they did before the recession: building a lot of homes “on spec’’ with the presumption that the buyers will come later. Finally, said Walls, indications are that lenders are not loosening up their lending standards. Part of what happened during the re-
lenge at times. “For us, we try to use the produce of Thailand as much as we can to get the authentic taste but sometimes we cannot find a substitute with the local product,” explained Tanawisan. “Mostly substitutions are going to be with vegetables because some vegetables we can’t find here,” she added. As a result, Tanawisan has to improvise to keep the taste as authentic as possible. “For example, in Thailand, we don’t have much broccoli but here it’s very popular,” said Tanawisan. “Most Americans like it. In Thailand, broccoli is hard to find, I think because it’s hard to grow in Thailand and it’s not widely used.” Even the local Chinese grocery markets don’t carry all of the vegetables used in Thailand. Or spices like Thai basil. “The basil we use in the U.S. is sweet basil,” Tanawisan said. “In Thailand, it’s holy basil. It’s hard to find here and hard to grow because it only grows in the summer and it doesn’t last long.” She said the sweet basil slightly alters
see ROYYIM page 21
Construction job increase no reason to fret, official says BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services
A
rizona added another 75,300 private sector jobs in the last year — with more than one out of every four of them being in the construction industry. But Doug Walls, director of labor market information for the Office of Economic Opportunity, said last week this is not an indication that the state is headed back to the days of the last decade when dependence on construction — particularly home building — left the state especially susceptible to recession. The strong construction growth, both in the past month and past year, was enough to drop the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment growth in April to 4.9 percent, down a tenth of a point. At the same time the national jobless rate dropped two-tenths of a point to 3.6 percent.
cession is people took out loans, both in new mortgages and refinancings, that they could not afford to pay. That was only exacerbated when the bottom dropped out of the housing market and people defaulted and abandoned their homes when they found they actually owed more than the property was worth. “Lending standards remain quite high,’’ Walls said. “So those are all good signs that this is organic growth and less speculative within the construction industry and what we’ve seen in the past.’’ Elsewhere in the state economy, growth in retail trade employment remains anemic, adding just 1,100 jobs in the past year as the industry continues to face heavy competition from online retailers. The clothing and accessories sector was hit particularly hard, with employment there down by 700 in the past year. Manufacturing continued to add workers, up 600 last month and 6,800 in the past year.
BUSINESS 20
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
Phoenix Children’s new VP discusses hospital
women and their babies and children as they grow.
BY COLLEEN SPARKS Tribune Staff Writer
A
highly experienced healthcare executive, Chandler resident and mother of young twins is steering the growth and development of expanded services for babies, children and women in the East Valley. Lee Ann Benson, 38, took the reins as the new vice president of the East Valley market for Phoenix Children’s in January. It is a busy time for Benson and the rest of the team as Phoenix Children’s is going to expand outpatient services with a new medical office building, which will be about 80,000 square feet with 45,000 square feet operated by Phoenix Children’s providers, at Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center’s campus. That medical building is expected to open in January of next year. Dignity Health and Phoenix Children’s Hospital are also jointly building the Dignity Health Phoenix Children’s Women & Children’s Pavilion at the Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, 3555 S. Val Vista Drive in Gilbert. That center is expected to open in early 2021. Phoenix Children’s already runs a 22bed Pediatric Inpatient Unit at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center where pediatrictrained nurses and hospitalists work 24 hours a day. Phoenix Children’s Care Network (PCCN) collaborates with more than 170 pediatricians and specialists in the East Valley and Phoenix Children’s pediatric specialists are available for consults at Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. Benson had previously worked as the vice president of Pediatric Network Development and Growth at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tennessee. Over her 13 years at Vanderbilt, she worked in leadership roles managing strategic planning, business development, as well as operations of clinical and onclinical ancillary services, space and facilities planning projects, facility security and emergency preparedness. Before joining Vanderbilt in 2005, she served as a member of marketing and strategic business development at Children’s Hospital of Alabama. Benson is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives and previously she served on the Board of Directors for the American College of Healthcare Executives of Middle Tennessee chapter and
How will the pavilion differ from the Pediatric Inpatient Unit?
Lee Ann Benson, 38, took the reins as the new vice president of the East Valley market for Phoenix Children’s in January. Benson and the rest of the team at Phoenix Children’s is going to expand outpatient services with a new medical office building at Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center’s campus in Gilbert. Dignity Health and Phoenix Children’s Hospital are also jointly building the Dignity Health Phoenix Children’s Women & Children’s Pavilion at the Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. (Kimberly Carrillo/Staff Photographer)
on the Tennessee Regents Advisory Council. She was honored with the President’s Award of Excellence from the American College of Healthcare Executives of Middle Tennessee in 2018. Benson also received the American College of Healthcare Executives Regent’s Early Careerist Award and she was nominated for the “Nashville Business Journal’s” Top 40 Under 40 Awards. She has Bachelor of Science degree in healthcare administration from Auburn University, as well as a master’s degree in health administration and a master’s of business administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She and her husband, Beau, have two-and-a-halfyear-old twins, Lynlee and Reid. We asked her about her job and the projects she oversees.
What are your responsibilities?
This is a new role for Phoenix Children’s. It really came about because of our growing presence in the East Valley. We’re committed to just becoming an integral part of the community. Having a leader whose focus was that community was a key part of that. It’s very much a collaborative project with Dignity Health. Dignity is leading the construction efforts. They have collaborated with Phoenix Children’s. The new medical office building is on the campus of Mercy Gilbert and I’m very involved in the planning of that.
Talk about the new Women & Children’s Pavilion.
Adding these new services will really provide a comprehensive scope of care for pregnant women and their children. We’re really focused on the continuum. We, with Dignity, are there for the entire journey. We’ll actually have the only dedicated pediatric emergency department in the East Valley. So, for all of those unexpected injuries and illnesses, we’ll have (services) there 24 hours a day, seven days a week (for) broken bones, beans in ears. One of the incredible services we’ll be adding is a 60bed, level three neonatal intensive care unit, for premature babies, babies with medical or surgical (needs), private rooms designed for the babies and the family will have space to stay in there. The neonatal intensive care unit will be adjacent to the post-partum unit. You always want to plan for the what ifs…just in case the baby needs some specialized care. It will create this seamless continuity of care for moms and children. We also will be adding six operating rooms and two procedural suites. The operating rooms are specifically for children so Phoenix Children’s will operate those. Procedural suites: that would be for things like an endoscopy…surgical type things. The key design principle is all around family-centered care, keeping families is a key part of the care team, creating spaces for them to support them. It’s just this great comprehensive program for both
The difference will be in the new Women & Children’s Pavilion, we will also have a wide range of specialists. It will be a more broad range of services. We offer over 20 subspecialties in the East Valley. We will be able to work with specialists. The majority of our specialists will actually have most of their time dedicated in the East Valley. Their time is focused on the East Valley. By exception they come down to the main campus. Some of them do highly unique specialized procedures and care. What can patients expect in the new Medical Office Building? We are going to have seven key services in that clinic, as well as another rotating clinic. It will include neurology, general surgery, ENT (otolaryngology), orthopedics, endocrinology, including hematology/oncology services as well, an infusion clinic (which will open in March of 2021). It (the infusion clinic) will be for children of all ages. The 45,000 square feet of building will all be for children. The building is 80,000 square feet total. Other practices will lease space in the building.
Your take on the relationship between Phoenix Children’s and Dignity Health?
We have created a strategic alliance with Dignity Health and it’s been wonderful. We’re able to take the best care for adults and women and paired that with the best in care for children.”
How do you juggle so many projects?
It’s always a challenge. I have an incredible husband who is a key part of our family. My family always comes first. I’ve been blessed to have a career and employers who are supportive of that. I tend to be just a very organized individual. I keep a very detailed calendar and to-do list.
What made you interested in healthcare?
I experienced healthcare failing significantly growing up. I saw firsthand the wonderful aspects of healthcare, as well as the challenges that families experienced. My mother had cancer twice growing up. She actually passed away from cancer when I was in high school. I actually did an
see HOSPITAL page 21
BUSINESS
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
ROYYIM from page 19
the taste of the food. But Tanawisan still tries to keep her family’s recipes as authentic as possible. Her signature dishes include Pad Thai (rice noodles, egg, bean sprouts, green onion, ground peanuts), popular in the U.S., Ho Mok Talay (mixed seafood, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, basil and coconut milk) and Moo Tod (deep fried pork, garlic and mixed greens). The traditional way to make Ho Mok Talay takes two hours but Tanawisan has found another way to make the dish so it has the same taste as back home. Most food at Royyim is made the order. Ingredients are measured out so dishes taste the same each time. Diners can request the spice level to be adjusted to their taste. About 70 percent of the menu items can be made gluten-free or vegan. “The secret is fresh ingredients,” said Tanawisan. Tanawisan also features dishes made with a broad assortment of curry dishes — yellow, red, green, panang, massaman and pineapple, to be specific. Customers can order online for carryout and even customize their order.
HOSPITAL from page 20
internship in college at Auburn University with the Children’s Hospital in Alabama. The unique culture and the positive environment and the culture people brought to work just hooked me. I think what was most apparent to me even in that young age was the complexity of healthcare and how challenging it was for families to navigate it. Having my own children, that really speaks to me, being able to simplify that and include the family in the decisionmaking, that resonates.
Where was your first job in healthcare?
I started my career at the Children’s Hospital of Alabama and spent three years there and then moved on to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville.
What types of medicine/ treatment are most needed?
The population growth in the East Valley has really just been astounding. The majority of that growth has been for young families. We know that easily accessible, high quality care lends itself to healthier communities and overall wellness. That was really the catalyst for Phoenix Children’s growing in the East Valley. We need comprehensive services right there in the backyard.
Royyim Thai Cuisine owner Wisoda Tanawisan has found it challening to learn American-style marketing. (Melody Birkett/Special to the Tribune)
Tanawisan hopes to open another restaurant one day with even more authentic Thai food like her family cooks. “I do have some dishes I want to sell but I’m thinking the American people won’t like it,” she said. “So, I’m trying different things out at this restaurant as a special and if it’s popular, I’ll put it on the menu.”
Saving a Life from a potential catastrophe EVERY 10 MINUTES
but I’m never alone. I have Life Alert.® AS SEEN ON
TV
Information: royyimthai.com
What advice do you have for any expecting mothers?
When I was pregnant with my twins, I think to understand where the best service is available, planning for the what ifs, if your child would need specialty care, as they’re making decisions about where to go. There are different classes and things like that. Mercy Gilbert offers a wide array of courses for families to learn, everything from how to care for a newborn, car-seat safety. Finding a pediatrician that aligns well with you and the East Valley is blessed with many wonderful physicians. Having a great pediatrician partner is building that relationship so at any point in your pregnancy they identify any concerns.
What are some recent advances in treating women and children?
The ability to identify abnormalities or potential healthcare needs of the babies when they’re in utero. We have a phenomenal (pediatric) radiologist at Phoenix Children’s who does fetal MRIs, to help mothers understand, being able to early on identify any challenges or needs that babies may have so there is no delay in care when they are born. We will have pediatric imaging in the new Women’s and Children’s as well. Information: dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/mercygilbert
For a FREE brochure call:
1-855-822-1055
New Parkinson and Movement Disorder Specialist Paarth Shah, M.D. Specializing in: • Parkinson’s Disease • Essential Tremor • Dystonia
• Huntington’s Disease • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Clinic (NPH)
Dr. Shah is a board-certified neurologist with specialty fellowship training in Movement Disorders. He serves on the board of directors for the Huntington’s Disease Society of America and is also one of the pioneers of the DBS/Parkinson’s specialty center in the East Valley as well as the East Valley NPH (Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus) Clinic.
480-926-0644 3507 S. Mercy Rd. Ste 101 Gilbert, AZ 85297
1452 N. Higley Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85234
www.gilbertneurology.com
21
OPINION 22
Opinion EastValleyTribune.com
|
@EVTNow
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019 For more opinions visit eastvalleytribune.com
/EVTNow
Townsend bill enhances Legislature’s comedic value BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Tribune Columnist
W
hen I came to Arizona in the mid-1990s, I found myself fascinated by the Arizona Legislature. Then, as now, legislators earned the princely sum of $24,000 a year, and in return they seemed mostly motivated to entertain us. Given that your average Hollywood blockbuster costs upwards of $100 million to produce, paying 90 elected officials about $2.2 million combined seemed like a smoking deal. Early on, I started referring to our legislators as “the 90 Dwarfs,” before realizing that this was a grievous insult to Disney, Snow White, Dopey, Grumpy, Sneezy and little people everywhere. Over time, I’ve reached a grudging admiration for this elected body, if for no other reason than their stamina. Rarely have I met a group of people so intent on arguing over nothing for
Mesa PD would do well to look into its past
The recent upheaval in the ranks of the Mesa Police Department — due to several use-of-force incidents on the street as well as an alleged lack of leadership — has brought the Chief of Police to the point where the troops are discussing a vote of “no confidence.” Many suggestions on how to fix things have come from insiders and outsiders. Having lived in Mesa for over 40 years, I love the city and its people. I have grandkids going to school here. With that background, and noting that most of the suggestions to make Mesa great again have involved looking forward to new policing models and technology, I’d like to suggest that our mayor, city council and the POLICE command staff pause and take a look back. Back to a time when every Mesa patrol car (and most other valley agencies also), carried on its driver’s door, the motto: To Protect and Serve.
months on end. Case in point? Earlier in May, this august body passed a law making lemonade the “official state drink of Arizona.” This declaration was not without controversy: House Bill 2692, sponsored by Majority Leader Warren Petersen of Gilbert, failed in the Senate before being brought back on a reconsideration vote and winning passage by a tally of 18 yeas, 11 nays and one abstention. Last week, amid a fight over the state budget, potential for another controversy arose when House Bill 2032, sponsored by Mesa’s Kelly Townsend, resurfaced in the Senate. Townsend’s bill targets some of Arizona’s most notorious outlaws. Classroom teachers. HB 2032 would insert into statute the following: “A person acting on behalf of a school district or charter school or a person who aids another person on behalf of a school district or charter school shall not use speech or curricula during school time with the intent of influencing or changing a student’s political ide-
ology or religious belief.” Teachers found guilty of such thought crimes could be subject to a fine of up to $5,000. You’ll forgive me if I don’t remember my K-12 days clearly, given that it was decades ago, but I seem to remember the best teachers I had challenging what I thought I knew. Back then, we called such a novel concept “learning” and teachers would do things like make us read books with which we might disagree. I couldn’t have been past sixth grade when we read books like "Johnny Tremain" and "Ishi, Last of His Tribe," which certainly impacted my political ideology, as did my high school encounters with Elie Wiesel’s "Night" and George Orwell’s "1984." In modern American history, we were often encouraged to read a paper-born relic known as the newspaper, which detailed current events that often became a focal point of vigorous debate. In "The World According to Townsend," that would appear to risk a
five grand fine — as would asking students in a world religion class to take the radical step of reading pieces of various historic texts — say the Bible, the Qoran and the Talmud — to compare the belief systems of the world’s religions. My guess is, Townsend and the bill’s supporters would accuse me of oversimplifying, saying they only intend to criminalize teachers who obviously stump for certain ideologies and beliefs. My response: One person’s introduction surely is another person’s indoctrination. It seems to me impossible to draw a bright line defining where education ends and advocacy begins. Should the bill pass — and I’m not holding my breath — this could be the statute that launched a thousand lawsuits. Having said that, I can’t say I’m totally opposed to Townsend’s effort. Judged purely as theater and an opportunity to chuckle, this bill beats the finale of “Game of Thrones,” hands down. Rep. Townsend, I raise my glass of Arizona lemonade to you.
There were about 165 sworn personnel, and the city was divided into only about eight patrol beats at that time. Mesa cops came face-to-face with this pledge every time we hit the streets after briefing. And it meant something. That motto has been missing from patrol cars for many years. As far as I knew from interactions in mundane as well as life-or-death interactions with my academy classmates, we were all believers in the fact that our mission was to do just one thing, though in many different ways. And that one thing was to protect the God-given individual rights of our citizens. We were called “peace officers” in the state standards, and that, too, meant something. Yes, sometimes we have to kick butt and take names but even then, it’s because we’re protecting citizens from the guy whose butt we are kicking. Today, cops are being attacked without reason, and we must protect our own
lives. If that is too much to handle, care about people’s rights, and stay alive, it’s time to find another job. Of course, our service and protection to the community was many times anything but peaceful. But it was always our goal. The 1957 Law Enforcement Officers Code of Ethics, which we all pledged to follow, was given to each of us. In part, it said: “I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all and will behave in a manner that does not bring discredit to me or to my agency…I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession… law enforcement.” This powerful and personal pledge of service has since been replaced, in many agencies, by the Law Enforcement Code of Conduct, which has removed the references to God, and other parts of the original. That was the general state of law enforcement for the nation. But more than that, our own General Orders Manual,
featured the following orders from the command staff to all personnel: “The application and enforcement of the law must be accomplished in the spirit set forth by the framers of the Constitution. The rights of each citizen are equal with those of the state, which might accuse him.” “Officers should display a reverence for the legal rights of all citizens and a reverence for the law itself.” “Enforcement action should not be taken in grudging adherence to the rights of the accused, but in the spirit of ensuring that the rights of accused persons are protected by the police.” “All political power is inherent in the people, and governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed, and are established to protect and maintain individual rights.” ~Art. 2, Sec. 2, Arizona constitution~ Sadly, these general orders aren’t a part of the MPD Manual today.
LETTERS
see LETTERS page 20
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
LETTERS from page 22
Today, the training of recruit officers is much different, and militarism has crept in, along with the idea that cops are better than the citizens, and must supervise them. Not every cop has this attitude, but too many display it regularly. Recent use-offorce incidents demonstrate the fact that the servant mentality is on life support. This servant culture can be reinstituted at Mesa PD, but like those early years, it must come from the top down. Culture is contagious. -Rick Dalton
How to improve state government cheaply: change lawmakers
To improve many things in life usually requires money. Education, social services, law enforcement, public health, prisons, highway safety are all societal obligations and responsibilities that require large amounts of resources to maintain and improve.
However, there are some things in government that can be enhanced without spending much, if any, money. For example, flipping the balance of power in our State Legislature from one party to another would be a no-cost way of infusing new ideas and approaches into our political system. The GOP has an advantage of 31-29 in the State House and a little wider margin in the State Senate. The point is that Republican total control in our state has lasted for so long that their policies and attitudes have become stale, one-sided and myopic. Why wouldn’t we want open discussions on our state budget, tighter accountability for charter schools AND their owners, and at least a vote on ratifying the ERA? The expenses are fixed for voting, so a no-cost solution to the malaise that has permeated out state’s politics would be to turn over the reins of power to another party to see if their solutions and policies would better serve the needs of our increasingly diverse state.
-Richard Meszar
Share Your Thoughts: Send your letters on local issues to: pmaryniak@timespublications.com
Coming July 14, 2019 Back To School The Back to School section will contain important information for students and parents, pre-school to college. They’ll learn about start dates, supplies, after-school activities, child care and more. It’s a great vehicle for you to reach an audience that’s ready to spend money before the first bell rings.
DON'T MISS OUT! SPECIAL PRICING UNTIL JUNE 21, 2019 Any size purchased will automatically be upsized to the next available size at no extra charge.
Re ac h
(excludes full page)
rt & Chandle Gilbe r sa, e M g in
ADVERTISING DEADLINE: JULY 9TH, 5:00 PM Contact your East Valley Tribune multimedia sales consultant or call 480-898-6482 today to share your story with 250,000 potential customers!
OPINION
23
24
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
new location
coming soon! e4 chandler
2430 s gilbert road
eggstasy breakfast
•
lunch
•
e16990 east shea blvd scottsdale
e210155 east via linda scottsdale ranch e320775 n pima road scottsdale
mimosas •
480.500.5889
•
480.993.3449
•
480.219.8344
www.eggstasyaz.com
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
GOT AN OLDER CAR, VAN OR SUV? Do the humane thing.
Donate it to the Humane Society. You’ll be supporting the nation’s largest and most effective animal protection organization, seeking a humane world for people and animals alike.
Call 1-855-602-1315 MEDICATION ASSISTED DRUG & ALCOHOL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT
7331 E. Osborn, Suite 410, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 www.truesolutionshealth.com
ealth.com CALL (480) 550.7842 FOR A
CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION
Suboxone Vivitrol Counseling
25
Sports & Recreation 26
SPORTS
EastValleyTribune.com @EVTNow /EVTNow
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
Check us out and like the East Valley Tribune on Facebook and follow @EVTNow on Twitter
Hamilton beats Corona to win 6A baseball title BY ZACH ALVIRA Tribune Sports Editor
T
he Hamilton High baseball team wasted little time establishing momentum in the 6A state championship game. A 6-run first inning by the Huskies set up a dominant performance throughout, as Hamilton beat Corona del Sol High 8-1 to win the 6A state title at Diablo Stadium in Tempe. “Our kids are out there every day all year long, working hard,” Hamilton coach Mike Woods said. “This is the reward they get.” Both teams sat and watched the conclusion of the 5A state championship between Nogales and Horizon high schools. However, what was slotted to be a 20-minute wait turned into well over three hours after the game went to 16 innings. First pitch finally came at 10:40 p.m.,
Hamilton High sophomore Brock Selvidge hit a 3-run home run in the bottom of the first inning to add to the Huskies’ lead. It created momentum the rest of the way as Hamilton beat Corona del Sol for the 6A championship. (Zach Alvira/Tribune Staff)
and it was clear the long delay had little effect on Hamilton.
“You can’t do anything about it, it was nobody’s fault,” Woods said. “I think we
really handled it well. It will soon be an afterthought compared to the actual game.” Corona del Sol took an early one-run lead in the top of the first, but Hamilton quickly turned the tables on Aztecs’ starting pitcher Daniel Sotelo. Hamilton leadoff hitter Will Maxey got on base with a single. A balk was called on Sotelo after he walked Dustin Bermudez, allowing the two base runners to advance. Two batters later, Hamilton senior J.D. McLaughlin brought in Maxey with an RBI-single to get Hamilton on the board. Hamilton plated two more runs after a single by senior Kyle Hasler. But the Huskies weren’t done. Sophomore Brock Selvidge blasted a three-run shot to left field to give the Huskies the 6-1 lead. Sotelo was pulled after two-thirds of an inning.
see BASEBALL page 28
BenU Mesa men’s volleyball wins national title BY ZACH ALVIRA Tribune Sports Editor
B
enedictine University Mesa men’s volleyball team had their minds set on redemption all season long. It was a goal each member of the team had since falling in the NAIA national title game last season. This year, the Redhawks advanced to the national tournament as the third-ranked team in the country, and knew their chances of capturing the national title were as good as ever. “We talked about unfinished business all year,” BenU Mesa’s coach Ray Lewis said. “Now we know how it feels to be a national champion instead of a runner-up.” BenU navigated through the national tournament field with ease, advancing to the championship game to take on Aquinas College. Aquinas challenged BenU in the first two sets, but the Redhawks came out on top.
The Benedictine University Mesa men’s volleyball program had their sights set on redeeming themselves after losing in the national title game last season. (Photo courtesy BenU Mesa athletics)
Sensing that a championship was just one set away, the Redhawks delivered and defeated Aquinas 3-0 to claim the national championship. “I still don’t think it has set all the way in,” Lewis said. “It’s surreal. To do it with
this group of guys that I have been with for a while and to see their hard work pay off is amazing.” It’s been a season of firsts for the men’s volleyball program. Earlier in the season, the men’s volleyball program captured its
first-ever Golden State Athletic Conference championship by defeating Menlo College. It was the team’s first season in the GSAC. Now, they are responsible for capturing the university’s first-ever national title. The Redhawks finished with a programrecord 26 wins and were also the first four-year institution in Arizona to win a national championship in men’s volleyball. All impressive accomplishments for an athletics department in just its fifth year of existence. “I give a lot of credit to the players for their willingness to handle adversity well,” Lewis said. “Sometimes we have to move or cancel practice on short notice. Their flexibility and willingness to adapt is the reason I think they have been so successful. “It was great to see these guys represent Arizona, their families and friends on a national stage.”
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
SPORTS
27
Chandler sets new standard with beach volleyball courts BY BRITTANY BOWYER Tribune Contributor
C
asteel High beach volleyball coach Beth Krohmer is excited about the Chandler Unified School District’s vision for the sport, and for good reason. In November, district governing board members approved an $840,000 stateof-the art beach volleyball facility across the street from Casteel near Power and Riggs roads. Completed ahead of the 2019 beach volleyball season, the six-court facility houses all practices and home matches for the district’s six programs — Casteel, Hamilton, Chandler, Perry, Basha high schools and Arizona College Prep. “We are expecting to be the premiere sand district in the state,” Krohmer said. District officials went to great lengths to ensure the facility was up to par with elite college facilities often found at the Division I level. Marcus Williams, Chandler Unified School District’s Director of Athletics, sat down with officials from some of the top universities across the country to share the district’s vision for the facility. From proper lighting to proper sand, Williams learned how each would be beneficial for CUSD athletes. “The level and quality of sand is important for when the players dive for balls, as it’s softer for their bodies and is better for maintaining,” Williams said. “Previously, the teams would practice at city parks, and the sand used was playground sand. “While it still works, it is more rocky and creates more dust, making for a more harsh playing experience.” Sand from San Juan Capistrano was brought in for the facility. Williams said it’s the same sand used on other beach volleyball courts at The University of Arizona, USC and UCLA. A water system was installed to spray the sand between matches to keep it cool under the scorching Arizona sun. A drainage system was also installed to prevent the courts from flooding in the event of a rain storm. The district was able to put the drainage system to the test last month when the Valley experienced two consecutive days of rainfall. Routine maintenance such as raking the sand is done by teams after each practice or match. So far, Williams said teams have taken good care of the facility, which reduces further costs for the district. “It’s unbelievable,” Krohmer said. “Everyone who comes here compliments it. As for the student athletes, they’re appre-
nice to dive in and it favors a lot more of indoorrelated volleyball. “But out here, it favors a lot more beach skills.” Transportation is provided for players to and from the facility for practices. Though if athletes are of legal driving age, parents are able to sign a waiver allowing them to commute on their own to the facility. For matches, however, every player travels by bus with their team. Beach volleyball has seen an expansive growth in the state since the Arizona Interscholastic Association included The Chandler Unified School District’s beach volleyball facility near Casteel High School is a state-of-the-art facility for all of the district’s it as a sanctioned sport six beach volleyball programs. (Brittany Bowyer/EVT Contributor) in 2012. ciative of the opportunity to both practice Haley Carrington said. “Here the sand is Krohmer has seen interest in the sport actual beach sand. It’s just a lot nicer and grow rapidly both at Casteel and other and play at the new courts.” Casteel’s beach volleyball team used a lot easier to go 110 percent for a ball.” schools across the state. The growing Carrington said Basha used to practice interest resulted in the number of parto practice at nearby Seville Park. Two courts were made available to the pro- at Discovery Park, where the sand was ticipating schools nearly tripling in the gram, but the quality was nowhere near hard and often felt like rocks. past three years. There has also been an The new facility creates a more enjoy- increase in talent. that of the new facility now within walkable playing experience for players such ing distance. “I’ve had a lot more girls come out, and The commute to the facility is much as Carrington. She says the courts give off the talent level, the caliber, has increased longer for other programs, as the facility the impression that you are actually play- tremendously,” Krohmer said. “Starting is located on the outskirts of the CUSD ing on the beach. out we had a good amount of interest. But “When you go to California, you’re play- it was new to most of the girls so not a lot boundaries. But the opportunity to compete on a safe playing surface makes the ing on an actual beach,” Carrington said. of them had beach experience. “But when you play in Arizona, you get commute worth it. “Now in our third year, we have a lot “It’s amazing, and I’m really proud to what’s referred to as a lot of stadium more girls who exclusively play beach.” call it our facility,” Basha sophomore courts. It’s just shallow sand that’s not CUSD hosted state championship matches this season. The facility provided an intimate setting for fans to cheer on each school in close proximity. During the offseason, the facility can be rented by club teams to bring in extra funds. Williams believes the facility will not only set a standard for other districts in the future, but it will provide more opportunities to athletes already involved in the sport and those looking to join. “We have a handful of students who are growing yearly, where they have already received scholarships to play beach at the next level. Which is amazing,” Williams said. “It’s providing another opportunity for our student athletes to play collegiately.”
Have an interesting story?
Approved in November and completed ahead of the 2019 beach volleyball season, the Chandler Unified School District’s beach volleyball facility near Casteel High School houses practices and matches for all six of the district’s programs. (Pablo Robles/EVT Staff)
Contact Zach Alvira at zalvira@ timespublications.com a nd follow him on Twitter @ZachAlvira.
28
SPORTS
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
BASEBALL from page 26
“It really just added on for the team,” Selvidge said. “It’s a team effort. Logan was pitching really well so it helped him out too.” Hamilton plated two more runs in the game, while freshman right-handed pitcher Logan Saloman dominated on the mound. He allowed just three hits and one run in 7 innings of work. Through a stretch of four innings, Saloman retired 12 straight batters. “Everybody was picking me up,” Saloman said. “We had a few errors but other than that, we all played really well as a team.” Saloman knew he would get the ball in the championship game on Saturday. Despite being a freshman on the biggest stage in prep baseball, he remained calm and delivered one of his best games of the year. The coaching staff and the entire team were confident in his ability to deliver under pressure, and he took that in stride. “I just treated it like a normal game,” Saloman said. “I enjoyed it a lot. Just for them to have faith in me, it’s amazing.” Hamilton’s state title win is the seventh in the program’s history, and it came against the same Corona team that de-
The Hamilton High baseball team jumped on Corona del Sol early in the 6A Conference state championship game. A six-run first inning led to an 8-1 win for the Huskies at Diablo Stadium on Tuesday night in Tempe. (Zach Alvira/Tribune Staff)
feated the Huskies in the championship game at the Boras Classic in March. But even after the Aztecs celebrated with the tournament trophy, Woods knew there would be another meeting that meant more down the line. “We wanted to win that game, there’s no doubt,” Woods said. “But May is different than March. I’m just proud of the kids.” With two of Hamilton’s top performers being underclassmen, this state title
sets the stage for what could be another dominant run for the Huskies in the coming years. “This is an amazing feeling,” Selvidge
Home & Away...Help is on the way!
1-866-767-7803 To get Life Saving Information and a FREE BROCHURE, call MobileHelp today! • No equipment to buy. • Sign up in minutes. Activation is simple. • No long term contract.
said. “It’s the best moment of my life. So far, anyway. “Hopefully there’s many more to come.”
CHASE
$
Call for a FREE Brochure!
(Zach Alvira/Tribune Staff)
FREE G IFT W/PUR
MobileHelp is the premiere Medical Alert System that provides emergency coverage inside your home and throughout the USA.
• No equipment to buy • Simple one-button operation • Nationwide GPS location detection*
Hamilton High freshman right-handed pitcher Logan Saloman was dominant on the mound for the Huskies. He allowed just three hits and one run in 7 innings.
FREE Emergency Key Holder
Get your free Emergency Key Holder when you purchase a MobileHelp service plan.
$
$
MobileHelp Exclusive Offer
29 95
$
VALU
Offer valid while supplies last.
Optional Fall Button™ with Automatic Fall Detect ■ Comfortable and lightweight ■ Signals for help even when you can’t press your button*
*Service availability and access/coverage on the AT&T network is not available everywhere and at all times. Fall Button™ does not detect 100% of falls. If able, users should always push their help button when they need assistance. Fall Button™ is not intended to replace a caregiver for users dealing with serious health issues. Current GPS location may not always be available in every situation. MobileHelp is a registered trademark and Fall Button is a trademark of MobileHelp. Patented technology. MobileHelp is an FDA registered company. MHP-06631A
E!
$
SPORTS
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
MESA TRIB
Serving East Mesa for 20 Years
Dr. Paul Sandstrom, Dentist 480-396-8684
Dr. Paul Sandstrom
DO YOU HAVE LOWER DENTURES THAT DON’T FIT? MISSING TEETH? TALK TO US ABOUT IMPLANTS! NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
FREE EXAM & X-RAYS
Please bring this coupon at initial visit.
50
$
50
$
OFF
Implants With coupon. Expires 6/30/19.
Denture Laboratory Reline
OFF $ Crown, Bridge 149 or Veneers With coupon. Expires 6/30/19.
With coupon. Expires 6/30/19.
Dentures
100 OFF $ 50 OFF
$
Partial Denture
• WALK-INS WELCOME • FULL SERVICE DENTURE LAB • IMPLANTS - Call for Consultation
7448 E. Main Street, Mesa
Sun Valley Plaza • 1 Mile East of Power Rd. NW Corner of Sossaman & Main (Next to Wok In Restaurant)
480-396-8684
With coupon. Expires 6/30/19.
$0 Interest Financing Available
29
30
KNOWLEDGEABLE TEAM MEMBERS
SPORTS
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 5, 2019
COME IN AND SEE OUR
FRIENDLY & KNOWLEDGEABLE FRIENDLY & KNOWLEDGEABLE TEAM MEMBERS TEAM MEMBERS COME IN AND SEE OUR
10% OFF Any Purchase
COME IN AND SEE OUR
FRIENDLY & KNOWLEDGEABLE TEAM MEMBERS
10% OFF
With this coupon at any Arizona
10% OFF 480-865-2965 602-866-0602 6002 W. Bell Rd. Glendale, AZ 85308
1202 W. University Dr. Mesa, AZ 85201
W. Grand Ave. Any 12801 Purchase Surprise, AZ 85374 With this coupon at any Arizona
623-583-8633
Any 10% OFF Any Purchase Purchase
6002 W. Bell Rd. Glendale, AZ 85308
602-866-0602
802 S. 51st Ave. 1202 W. University Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85043 Mesa, AZ 85201
3246 W. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85017
480-961-8816
602-995-1100
1006 N. Arizona Ave. AZ 85225
4868 S. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85040
18630 N. 19th Ave. Chandler, Phoenix, AZ 85027
10% OFF 12801 W. Grand Ave. Surprise, AZ 85374
6170 W. Chandler Blvd. 2926 E. Thomas Chandler, AZ 85226
623-583-8633
480-961-8816
602-995-1100
1006 N. Arizona Ave. Chandler, AZ 85225
4868 S. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85040
802 S. 51st Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85043
With this this coupon coupon at at any any Arizona Arizona With 602-282-1298
3246 W. Indian School Rd. 15475 N. Northsight Phoenix, AZ 85017
602-956-0910
623-780-9466
6170 W. Chandler Blvd. Chandler, AZ 85226
602-282-1298 480-963-6386 480-865-2965 623-780-9466 Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85016
18630 N. 19th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85027
Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-922-5225
602-476-5530 701 E. Dunlap Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85020
602-870-8787
STORE HOURS: 3484 N. Glassford Hill Rd. 480-963-6386 602-476-5530 Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Any Purchase AdvancedAutoParts.com AdvancedAutoParts.com 2926 E. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85016
6002 W. Bell Rd. Glendale, AZ 85308
1202 W. University Dr. Mesa, AZ 85201
602-866-0602
480-865-2965
12801 W. Grand Ave.
6170 W. Chandler Blvd.
602-956-0910 18630 N. 19th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85027 3484 N. Glassford Hill Rd. Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
623-780-9466 928-772-1281 3246 W. Indian School Rd.
15475 N. Northsight Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85260
701 E. Dunlap Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85020
Saturday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
928-772-1281 Sunday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM 480-922-5225 602-870-8787 STORE HOURS: Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
GET OUT
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
Like us:
EastValleyTribune.com
|
@EVTNow
Follow us:
/EVTNow
31
GetOutAZ @GetOutAZ
Before wedding bells ring, check out bridal show GET OUT STAFF
B
ack east, June is the month for wedding bells. But here in Arizona, it’s the month to plan on ringing them when temperatures cool down. That’s why the Arizona Bridal Show is being held June 2. “We hold it two times a year. June 2, then in January,” explained Ahwatukee wedding planner extraordinaire Kim Horn. “In Arizona, most weddings are in March, April and October because of weather. June has the most weddings for other states.” The Arizona Bridal Show will run 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 2 at the Phoenix Convention Center, South Building, and brides and their entourage may want to consider getting there early, Horn said — not only because the event draws thousands of people preparing to walk down the aisle but also because so many wedding experts will be there. “They will be able to create their sig-
Brides-to-be often bring their entire entourage as the Arizona Bridal Show, as this group did during the January show. The show runs only twice a year and the June installment will be June 2 at the Phoenix Convention Center. (Special to Get Out)
nature weddings with more than 350 of the Valley’s top wedding experts all
in one place,” said Horn, who is working with Marketplace Events, a company that
puts on dozens of expositions of various kinds. Horn also holds the title of Master Wedding Planner and is only one of about 75 in the world who hold that title. To earn that title, she had to win the approval of a panel of three wedding masters, which comes only after education, professional development, industry experience, philanthropy and a written presentation on how she would plan one of the most difficult weddings anyone could encounter. The hottest wedding fashion trends for 2019 will be highlighted on the run at the show. Some of the Valley’s top bridal boutiques will also display designer gowns that will be on sale — with discounts as deep as 80 percent on gowns, veils and accessories. “Trends in wedding gowns this year include crepe bottoms with heavily beaded tops, sheer fabrics with minimal lining/ slips with high hemlines, 3-D geometric
see BRIDAL page 35
Nonprofit teaches theater’s craft, business sides
BY SRIANTHI PERERA
Get Out Contributor
A
fter four years of acting, 17-yearold Drew McCallum realized that it’s her life passion. Then she joined Actors Youth Theatre, where she began to earn more than her acting chops. The Gilbert nonprofit believes in imparting its youth with a comprehensive education of performance arts, production skills and the business side of theater. “I realized how necessary it is. Here, they opened doors for me. If you want to learn to do something, they’ll help you learn how to do it,” said the homeschooled student from Gilbert. “I get to go to the background and I get to do stuff.” Drew recently stepped off the “42nd Street” production stage, where she played the challenging role of Dorothy Brock. But while preparing for the musi-
Young actors from Gilbert-based Actors Youth Theatre during a performance of “Rock on Broadway.” (Courtesy of Actors Youth Theatre)
cal, she had the added responsibility of running the box office.
She has also learned costuming — and plans to costume part of the upcoming
summer camps — as well as how to run lights and keep a watchful eye when sets are built. She also plans to learn sound technology. “It’s been an incredibly cool experience, and I’m thankful to my time here,” she said. Bailey Gorman, a graduate of Highland High School, bears the title of operations manager — which means that he manages productions, the stage and classes; he also does lighting and sound operation and design for some of the shows. He has been on stage since he joined the theater group in 2014: his last production was “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” where he played Quasimodo in the youth cast and St. Aphrodisius and a Congregant in the adult cast. Lately, his work has taken him backstage. “It’s just different education than it is when you’re training in dance, singing
see ACTORS page 35
32 GET OUT
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
Iconic ‘Rent’ lights a candle for its 20th anniversary LAURA LATZKO GetOut Contributor
W
ith the recent televised live version of “Rent,” the rock musical has reached a whole new generation of fans. While the iconic show is set in the late 1980s, its stories of finding love and following dreams speak to people of different ages. The 20th anniversary tour of “Rent” will visit ASU Gammage from Tuesday, May 28, to Sunday, June 2. A retelling of Giacomo Puccini’s opera “La Boheme,” “Rent” follows a group of artists and friends in New York as they try to find their place in the world and are impacted by larger struggles such as the AIDS epidemic. Developed by Jonathan Larson, the award-winning “Rent” features wellknown songs such as “Seasons of Love,” “Take Me or Leave Me,” “La Vie Boheme,” “Tango: Maureen,” “Light My Candle,” “Today 4 U” and “I’ll Cover You.” The national tour stars Joshua Bess as aspiring musician Roger Davis; Logan Marks, as filmmaker Mark Cohen; Lyndie Moe, as performance artist and protest leader Maureen Johnson; Javon King, as drag queen Angel Dumott Schunard; Marcus John, as yuppie landlord Benjamin Coffin III; Lencia Kebede, as lawyer Joanne Jefferson; Devinre Adams, as philosophy professor Tom Collins and Deri’Andra Tucker, as charismatic exotic dancer Mimi Marquez. Originally from New Orleans, Tucker was a professional cheerleader for the Saints before debuting as an ensemble member and Michelle Morris understudy on a Korean tour of “Dreamgirls.” Mimi is Tucker’s first lead role on a national tour. Tucker said the show is different from the live version and the film, but it ultimately tells a similar story. She said two decades later, the show still resonates with audiences. “People not being accepted because they’ve chosen to live a certain lifestyle, taken a certain career path that is unusual to people around them or choosing to
IF YOU GO
What: Rent Where: ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Avenue, Tempe, When: Various times Tuesday, May 28, to Sunday, June 2, Tickets: start at $20. Info: 480.965.3434, asugammage.com,
Deri”Andra Tucker is excited to have her first lead role on a national tour by playing Mimi in “Rent.” (ASU Gammage)
love who they choose to love, all of those issues are very relevant,” Tucker said. Tucker hopes the show inspires audiences to accept others for who they are and be more compassionate to those who are struggling. “I think ‘Rent’ shines a light on people who deal with these difficulties on a daily basis and what it’s like to live that life on the other side. You get to see it from their perspective. I think it opens up people’s minds and hearts,” Tucker said. “Rent” continues to touch audiences of different ages. Tucker said she often sees family members of different generations watching the show. She takes great pride in being in the 20th anniversary cast. “It is such an honor to be part of something that’s so iconic, so legendary,” she said. “Every day, I fall more and more in love with the show.” She finds Mimi to be a physically and emotionally challenging role. To be able to sing and dance while swinging from bars, hanging upside down and kicking, Tucker runs at least 20 minutes a day and does crunches and sit ups. The actress has drawn from her life experiences when delving into emotional moments in the show. “I thought about the people in my life
who may have similar experiences as Mimi,” Tucker said. “I’ve watched people in my neighborhood be addicted to drugs and go through other trials and tribulations, so I was able to think of those issues and correlate the two. I could relate to some of it, as well, being young and in love. We all can relate to that and her relationship with Angel.” Tucker said the role, and theater in general, has been very therapeutic for her. “I’ve been forced to deal with some of the things in my life that I haven’t dealt with. I’m thankful for this role. It’s changed me in a multitude of ways,” Tucker said. As Mimi, Tucker has tried to emphasize her intellectual side.
“Mimi is a very intelligent young woman. I feel like she knows what she’s wants out of life. Maybe she came to New York City with big dreams and got caught up with the wrong crowd,” Tucker said. “She was in school and dropped out. I try to give her a little more stability than people are used to seeing with her. They are used to her being played a little more rough around the edges, which she is, but I feel like people don’t get to see that more structured side, the more ambitious side of Mimi.” Tucker didn’t grow up with “Rent.” She watched a recorded version of the Broadway show when she was auditioning for
the part of Joanne Jefferson. However, when she was watching it, she was captivated by Mimi. “I remember bawling my eyes out all three times because the show was so amazing. I remember coming across Mimi’s performance, and I’m like, ‘Oh my God, that is what I want to do,’” Tucker said. She landed the role of Mimi. “I’m a dancer by nature. That’s my first love, as well as music,” Tucker said. Growing up in a single-parent household, her mother didn’t have money for dance lessons, but Tucker took part in school choirs, drama clubs and dance teams. The actress became interested in theater when she accompanied a friend on an audition for a high school production of “Dreamgirls.” She auditioned herself and landed the role of Deena Jones. The production was filmed for the BET special “One Night Only,” which explored how students were juggling academics and the production while moving forward after Hurricane Katrina. Tucker said being part of the show prompted a greater interest in theater. “I was just bit by the acting bug, and that whole experience changed my life,” Tucker said.
With memorable music and lively dance sets, it’s small wonder “Rent” has withstood the test of time as a popular musical. (ASU Gammage)
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
With JAN D’ATRI GetOut Contributor
Momma’s Golden Chicken a dinner time delight
E
veryone honors their mom in different ways. If I can help pass along my momma’s treasured family recipes and share them with you, then I know I’m absolutely honoring her. You’ve heard it a million times, but in just about any Italian family, food is love. So, I’m reaching into to the cookbook that she and I created together. Momma’s Golden Chicken is a mouth-watering way to serve poultry. It’s so moist, in fact, that you can literally cut it with a fork. I’ve heard from countless readers that Momma’s Golden Chicken is a regular dinnertime favorite. The recipe also comes with a family secret as juicy as the cutlets! In fact, this dish ignited a downright rivalry between my mom and my grandmother. Years ago, the kitchen of my family’s gourmet Italian restaurant at Lake Tahoe was momma’s undisputed domain. She had built her reputation on her original recipes and made-to-order dishes. In this cuisine, she reigned supreme.
That is, until she broke her leg skiing and let her mom take over the kitchen. Well, in short order, my Nonna went rogue, disregarding momma’s menu and methods and happily feeding guests the way she wanted to! It all ended well, though, and momma even got a great recipe out of the ordeal — this Golden Chicken. Would you be surprised if I told you that through the years momma has changed it up a bit making it her own? Maybe going rogue runs in the family! I hope you can make a beautiful plate of Golden Chicken with your mom soon!
Momma’s Golden Chicken
Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 3 eggs 1/4 cup half and half 1/4 cup Romano cheese, grated 3 cloves garlic, minced fine 1/4 cup Sherry wine 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped fine 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 cup flour 1 ½ cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Directions: Wash, pat dry and cut each chicken breast into 3-4 slices lengthwise. Place chicken pieces in a Ziploc bag and gently pound each piece to ¼ inch thick. In a bowl, beat the eggs, cream, cheese, garlic, sherry wine, parsley, pepper and salt. Divide mixture into two bowls. Place the chicken in one of the bowls, cover and marinate for one hour. Prepare three shallow dishes or pie pans. Place flour in the first, the remaining egg mixture in the second and the breadcrumbs in the third. Dredge chicken pieces in flour then dip into egg mixture and then coat with breadcrumbs. In a large frying pan on medium high heat, fry chicken in olive oil until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes. Pour broth over chicken and dot with pieces of butter. Cook for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Serves 4. Watch my how-to video: jandatri.com/recipe
PUZZLE ANSWERS on page 16
GET OUT
33
34
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
844-872-2820
*Bundle price is $99.97/mo. yr 2; standard rates apply after yr 2; qualifying bundle includes Spectrum TV Select service, Spectrum Internet and Spectrum Voice. Additional services are extra. Install, other equipment, taxes, fees and surcharges extra. General terms: TV: TV equipment required, charges may apply. Channel, HD programming and On Demand titles availability based on level of service. Account credentials may be required to stream some TV content online. INTERNET: Available Internet speeds may vary by address. VOICE: Unlimited calling includes calls within U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands and more. Taxes and fees included in price. Restrictions apply. All Rights Reserved. Š2018 Charter Communications.
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
BRIDAL from page 31
larger laces/metallic embellishments/ feathers, deep v- necklines and capes or detachable sleeves,” said Horn, noting the sleeves can be sewed for the ceremony and then gently laid aside for the reception. Beyond that, vendors will cover just about everything a couple planning nuptials might need to pay attention to — venues, photographers, disc jockeys and providers of music for the ceremony, jewelry, travel agents and, of course, wedding cake bakers. And grooms won’t have any excuse to
ACTORS from page 31
and acting. Although I try to take classes and lessons when I can, this side and this training is what I’m primarily focused in right now — which is great — and I’m learning a ton,” he said. Gorman has been trained in how to direct, teach music and private voice lessons, manage the stage and backstage, design and operate lighting, run spotlights, design and operate sound, run a box office and market tickets. He has also studied the financial side of the theater business. “My brain is full with theatre information and knowledge, but I know there is so much more to learn as well, which is exciting for what’s to come in the future,” he said. “I think we can all continue to grow and focus on learning new things, every day.” Both Drew and Gorman plan to eventually make the move to New York City, where the lights of Broadway beckon. But, while those dreams are taking shape, the local performing arts organization is providing plenty to keep them going. “I would love to be on Broadway, but it’s like a dream,” Drew said. “This has definitely been a start and helps me move toward what I want to do.” Tracie Jones, executive director and artistic director of Actors Youth Theatre knows the importance of balancing the artistic side with the business. “They are all individually their own entrepreneurs at the end of the day,” she said, adding that the theater helps them “understand what they’re walking into.” Jones said that even if the youth don’t go into the industry, performing arts and the theater train young people how to handle life. “It stresses you mentally, emotionally and physically in all aspects and to be able to handle that, specially with how
duck out either, since even men’s wear will be on display. One couple also will win the Ultimate Wedding Package that will save them big bucks on everything from invitations and photography to a gown and the venue. Additionally, a gown will be given away every hour, courtesy of Kaira’s Bridal. American Home Furniture is also raffling off enough stuff to furnish a room, valued at $1,500. Tickets are $12 at the door or you can get two for that price at arizonabridalshow.com, where you can also buy a VIP pass for $25 that will not be available at the door.
much anxiety people have these days, is a plus,” she said. She’s “a walking example.” Two years ago, she lost her vision due to a cerebral tumor but a few days after brain surgery she was back at the theater. “At the end of the day, we all have issues and we have to work to push through those and find our own dream,” she said. “That’s what we try to teach them. And we do it through the performing arts because we love it.” Actors Youth Theatre was founded by siblings Marcus Ellsworth and Julie Clement in 2004, with the mission of educating, entertaining, and enriching the lives of individuals in the community. The founders have since moved on from the day-to-day operations. Jones joined five years ago and has been running it for two years. Additionally, she offers about 30 paid private lessons each week, which is her income. She has adjusted her life to the challenges and said that the theater helped her to overcome the difficulties. It is her “safe place.” About 300 students learn the performing arts here at any given time. Besides performing on stage in their 11 annual productions and learning backstage, opportunities include multiple summer camps, intensives and tour groups (a first this summer is a trip to Edinburgh, Scotland to compete in a festival). Jones said that the theater is successful because of the students’ motivation and accomplishments. More than half of those who acted in “42nd Street” had never tap-danced before — and had nine weeks to learn this difficult routine. They put on a poised show. “It’s not common to have the professionalism that we have,” Drew said. “We also are like a family. That really is what it feels like. We have people to support you and people to help you build up, and that’s incredibly valuable.”
Employ ment
GET OUT
35
Employment General
Employment General
Employment General
National Operating Shoe Company in Tempe looking for P/T light warehouse worker, return processor M-F Flexible hrs. Email interest to info@wolkyusa.com
Region Technologies has openings for the following positions in Phoenix, AZ and/or client sites throughout the US. Must be willing to travel/relocate. IT Engineer reqs US Masters/equiv or bachelors + 5 yrs exp to design/dev/test systems/apps using Java/J2EE/CSS/Net/ Database/Data Analysis/Mainframe/ Testing technologies on Linux/Unix/Windows/H TML. Operations Research Analyst (ORA) reqs US Masters/equiv or bachelors + 5 yrs exp to analyze/formulate/design systems using J2EE/.Net/ETL/Hadoop/Bigdata/SQL/ Tableau on Linux/Unix/Windows. IT Analyst reqs US Bachelors/equiv (3 or 4 yr degree) to test/maintain/monitor systems/programs using Hadoop/Bigdata/ Tableau/SQL/Selenium/ QA on Linux/Unix/Windows. Send resume to careers@regiontech nologies.com with ref # 2019-19 for IT Eng; 2019-20 for ORA; 2019-21 for IT Analyst & ref EVT ad
BE YOUR OWN BOSS - Hair Stylist! Rental, a busy E. Mesa hair salon, work your own house, you own station with sinks! Call or Text 720-237-4610
HUMAC, Inc has openings for the following positions in Phoenix, AZ and/or client sites throughout the US. Must be willing to travel/relocate. IT Engineer reqs US Masters/equiv or bachelors + 5 yrs exp to design/dev/test systems/apps using Java/J2EE/HTML/CSS/ Unix. Operations Research Analyst (ORA) reqs US Masters/equiv or bachelors + 5 yrs exp to analyze/ formulate/design systems using ETL/Informatica/Cognos/Oracle/Jav a/Unix. IT Analyst reqs US Bachelors/equiv (3 or 4 yr degree) to test/maintain/monitor systems/programs using SQL/Oracle/Java/ Hadoop/Unix. Send resume to jobs@humacinc.com with ref # 2019-19 for IT Eng; 2019-20 for ORA; 2019-21 for IT Analyst & ref this ad
Employment General
Employment General
IntraEdge has multiple openings for Sr. Programmer Analyst II in Chandler, AZ. Reqs US Bachelor degree/foreign equiv (3 or 4 yr degree) in Commerce/BusAdm/STEM field. Will analyze/resolve/test/report on IT related projects using skills in EMC/MS/SQL/Excel/ Java/C. Email resume to jobs@intraedge.com w/ ref no 2019-25 directly on resume/cover & ref ad in EVT
Multiple Openings PAYPAL, INC. has the following openings in Scottsdale, AZ: · Database Engineer 3 (Req.#: 18-3268): Fulfill all database infrastructure needs of the PayPal site by providing 24/7 site database support, engnrng & new database builds. Req’s: MS(or equiv.)+3 yrs. exp. OR BS(or equiv.)+5 yrs. exp. · MTS 2, Architect (Req.#: 17-6409): Responsible for creating simple API’s & easy integration patterns for extrnl services. Req’s: MS(or equiv.)+4 yrs. exp. OR BS(or equiv.)+6 yrs. exp. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Mail resume w/ ref. (include Req.#: for position) to: ATTN: HR, Cube 10.3.561, PayPal, Inc. HQ, 2211 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95131. EOE
HEADSTONES
Make your choice Everlasting
KollaSoft, Inc has openings for the following positions in Scottsdale, AZ and/or client sites throughout the US. Must be willing to travel/relocate. IT Engineer reqs US Masters/equiv or bachelors + 5 yrs exp to design/dev/test systems/apps using Java/J2EE/HTML/CSS/. Net/C#/Unix. Operations Research Analyst (ORA) reqs US Masters/equiv or bachelors + 5 yrs exp to analyze/formulate/desig n systems using ETL/Informatica/Cognos/ Oracle/JAVA/UNIX/.N et/C#. IT Analyst reqs Bachelors/equiv or 2 yrs IT exp to test/maintain/monitor systems/programs using SQL/Oracle/JAVA/ Hadoop/UNIX/.Net/C#. Send resume to jobs@kollasoft.com with ref # 2019-19 for IT Eng; 2019-20 for ORA; 2019-21 for IT Analyst & ref EVT ad
BEST PLACE TO MAKE
CLASS@ TIMESPUBLICATIONS. COM
EVERLASTING MONUMENT Co.
“Memories cut in Stone”
MONUMENTS • GRANITE & BRONZE • CEMETERY LETTERING • CUSTOM DESIGNS
480-969-0788
75 W. Baseline Rd. Ste. A-8, Gilbert, AZ 85233
www.everlastingmonumentco.com info@everlastingmonument.phxcoxmail.com
36
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
East Valley Tribune
1620 W. Fountainhead Parkway #219 • Tempe, AZ 85282 480.898.6465 class@timespublications.com
Deadlines
Classifieds: Thursday 11am for Sunday Life Events: Thursday 10am for Sunday
The Place “To Find” Everything You Need | EastValleyTribune.com
Merch andise Miscellaneous For Sale DIATOMACEOUS EARTH-FOOD GRADE HARRIS DIATOMACEOUS EARTH FOOD GRADE 100% OMRI Listed-For Organic Use Available: Hardware Stores, The Home Depot, homedepot.com KILL ROACHESGUARANTEED! Buy Harris Roach Tablets, Sprays, & Concentrate Available: Hardware Stores, The Home Depot, homedepot.com KILL SCORPIONS! Buy Harris Scorpion Spray/Kit Odorless, Non-Staining Effective Results Begin, After Spray Dries Available: The Home Depot, homedepot.com, Hardware Stores KILL BED BUGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Sprays, Kits, Mattress Covers Available: Hardware Stores, The Home Depot, homedepot.com
Pets/Services Beautiful Rottweiler Puppies Available. (Authentic European Bloodlines/ Serbia/ Yogoslavia/German) Proven Paperwork to View. 6 boys at $1000 each AKC registered, tails docked, wormed, and medical records provided. Please call or text 480 390-0691
Pets/Services
Berndedoodles For sale
northstardoodles.com
218-779-5859 Wanted to Buy
BUY/SELL/TRADE GUNS, AMMO & GOLD/SILVER Cash Paid Call James 602-448-1706 Cash 4 Diabetic Strips! Best Prices in Town. Sealed and Unexpired. 480-652-1317
Real Estate
For Rent Rooms For Rent ROOM FOR RENT Elderly Genleman Looking For Younger Male Roommate To Share House w/ Private Room & Bath. Ability to Assist With Yard & Home Chores. Rent From $300 Call Stan 480-313-7729
Diabetic Test Strips by the box, unused. Any type or brand. Will pay top dollar. Call Pat 480-323-8846
Seek room for rent in nice clean house with same. Single Male 62, AZ native. Share house and landscaping maintenance. Prefer Chandler area. Tim 602-309-2934
Real Estate
Apartments
Manufactured Homes
ALMA SCH & MAIN Partially Furnished 1bd/1 ba. Bad Credit OK. No Deposit. $680/mo. Includes utilities (602) 339-1555
For Sale BRAND NEW NEVER LIVED IN 2 BED / 2 BATH HOMES $48,900 Financing Available. Also Available Affordable Homes Between $5K - $15K 55+ Mobile Home Park in Great Chandler Location. Call Kim 480-233-2035
Commerical/ Industrial/Retail Outdoor commercial/personal Storage Yards for lease. Secure, gated 24 hour access, and much more. Call 480-926-5957 for details
Manufactured Homes
THE LINKS ESTATES Why Rent The Lot When YOU CAN OWN THE LAND And Own Your New Home
Service Directory Accounting
Mobile Tax $ervices We come to you!
Personal • Business • LLC • Rental Estate & Other States Returns
Average cost for a 1040 is only
179
$
Call today for a FIRM price quote
Peteris Berzins, EA, MBA, CLDP
(Enrolled Agent preparing taxes for over 30 years)
480-232-9645 Air Conditioning/Heating
FROM THE UPPER 100’S
Gawthorp & Associates Realty 40667 N Wedge Dr • San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
602-402-2213
Cleaning Services
• Same Day Service • On-Site Repairs • Servicing All Major Brands • Quality Guaranteed
Mila's House Cleaning. Residential & Commercial. Weekly/Monthly/Bi Weekly. Experienced and Reference's Available. 480-290-5637 602-446-0636
We Also Buy, Sell & Trade Used Appliances Working or Not
Computer Sales/ Service
Appliance Repair Now
If It’s Broken, We Can Fix It!
480-659-1400 Licensed & Insured
Automotive Services
AHWATUKEE MOBILE CAR DETAIL
MOBILE DETAIL SERVICE TO YOUR LOCATION IN GREATER PHOENIX
WE RESOLVE IRS ISSUES
Kao Computer Service
REPAIRS + UPGRADES + NETWORKING @ YOUR HOME OR OFFICE
Alfred C. Kao Owner kaoservice@gmail.com Mobile: 203-644-3684
Garage/Doors GARAGE DOOR SERVICE East Valley/ Ahwatukee
QUALITY WORK, AFFORDABLE PRICING DISCOUNT RATES FOR: SPECIAL EVENTS • FLEETS • COMPANY CAR WASH DAYS
Broken Springs Replaced Nights/Weekends Bonded/Insured 480-251-8610
480-206-9980 AHWATUKEEMOBILECARDETAIL.COM
Not a licensed contractor
Carpet Cleaning
Handyman
ROC156315, ROC285317
AC-HEAT-PLUMBING FREE ESTIMATES! FREE DIAGNOSIS!
OPEN 24/7/365 (480) 524-1950
QUALITY, VALUE and a GREAT PRICE!
Lifetime Warranty on Workmanship Seasonal AC Tune Up - $59 New 14 Seer AC Units - $3,995 We are a Trane dealer & NATE-Certified! 0% FINANCING - 60 Months!!
ASK US HOW YOUR $105,000 CASH INVESTMENT AND OUR SENIOR LOAN PROGRAM ENABLES QUALIFIED 62+ SENIORS MAKING THE LINKS THEIR PRIMARY RESIDENCE HAVE NO MORTGAGE PAYMENT & NO LOT RENT AS LONG AS YOU LIVE IN HOME.
Appliance Repairs
‘A+’ RATED AC REPAIR FREE ESTIMATE SAME DAY SERVICE
Bonded/Insured • ROC #289252
480-405-7588
ItsJustPlumbSmart.com
ARIZONA ALL STAR CLEANING H Move In / Move Out Maids H Truck Mounted - Fast Drying - Deep Clean H Carpet and Tile Cleaning H Rug Cleaning H Upholstery Cleaning H Pet Odor and Stains Trusted for 25 Years H Family Owned & Operated
Call or Text: 480-635-8605 gilbertcarpetclean.com
“Th e A l l S t a r s o f Cl e a n i ng !”
OUR JOB BOARD HAS THE TALENT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR. FIND THE BEST TALENT. EASILY POST JOBS. COMPETITIVE PRICING AND EXPOSURE More info: 480-898-6465 or email jobposting@evtrib.com
Most jobs also appear on Indeed.com
J BS.EASTVALLEYTRIBUNE.COM
HANDYMAN 37 years experience. Drywall, framing, plumbing, painting, electrical, roofing and more. Stan, 602-434-6057
Watch for Garage Sales in Classifieds! You will find them easy with their yellow background. Garage Sale Fri & Sat 7a-11am Household, clothes, kitchen items, furniture, electronics, mason jars, kid items, DVDs, MORE 555 W. Lane Dr Mesa
Only $25 includes up to 1 week online To place an ad please call: 480-898-6465 class@times publications.com
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
Handyman
Cleaning Services
Landscape Maintenance
A-Z Tauveli Prof LANDSCAPING LLC
REASONABLE HANDYMAN
RESIDENTIAL & SMALL BUSINESS CLEANING SPECIALISTS SINCE 2007 Weekly, biweekly, tri-weekly, or monthly; same talented crew each visit Flexible, customized services to meet individual needs of each client GREEN eco-friendly products used to clean and sanitize Move-in/move-out and seasonal deep cleans Small, family-owned company with GUARANTEED high quality services Always dependable, excellent references, bonded, and insured
Concrete & Masonry
We will give you totally new landscaping or revamp your current landscaping!
• Painting • Plumbing • Carpentry • Drywall • Roofing • Block
Tree/Palm Tree Trimming Storm Cleanups Sprinkler Systems
- Free Estimates -
ROC#276019 • Licensed Bonded Insured
*Not a Licensed Contractor
“When there are days that you can’t depend on them, you can depend on us!” LLC
Handyman
Services
Bathroom Remodeling
Small Man!”
“No Job Too
Work Since 1999 Quality le,Small 2010, 2011 Affordab Man!” 2010, 2011 2012, 2013, 2012, 2013, 2010, 2011 “No Job 2014 2014 2012, 2013, 9 e 1992014 Resident/ References/ Insured/ Not a LicensedToo Contractor “No Man!” Job Too Work SincAhwatukee Small QualityContractor Ahwatukee Resident/ References/ Insured/ Notle,a Licensed Affordab 2010, 2011 2010, 2011
Call Bruce at 602.670.7038 Call Bruce at 602.670.7038
Call Bruce at 602.670.7038
Ahwatukee Resident/ References/ Insured/ Not aBruce Licensed at Contractor Call 602.670.7038
ElectricalAhwatukee Services Resident/ References/ Insured/ Not a Licensed Contractor
Small Man!”
2012, 2013, 2012, 2013, 2014 2014
Call Bruce at 602.670.7038 9 Quality Work Since 199 Affordable,Ahwatukee 2010, 2011 Resident/ References/ Insured/ Not a Licensed Contractor
HONESTY • INTEGRITY • QUALITY
2012, 2013, 2014
Call Bruce at 602.670.7038
- Ahw Resident Since 1987 -
Ahwatukee Not a Licensed Contractor • Panel ChangesResident/ References/ Insured/ ACTION and Repairs CONTRACTING INC. • Installation of WE DO IT ALL! Ceiling Fans Bath & Kitchen Remodels • Drywall & Stucco Repairs • Switches/Outlets Plumbing • Electrical • Can Lights • Home Remodel Windows • Doors • Cabinets • Painting
ALL RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL Call Jim Endres 480.282.7932 Over 28 Years Experience • ROC #246019 Bonded/Insured
Garage/Doors
Block Fences • Wrought Iron Gates Remodeling • Additions • Patios • Tenant Improvements
A+
East Valley 480-430-7737
-S
C IN
LIC/BONDED/INSURED Res/Comm’l ROC#218802
aaaActionContractingInc.com
Irrigation
GARAGE DOORS Unbeatable Customer Service & Lowest Prices Guaranteed!
10%
Discount for Seniors &Veterans
FREE
Opener & Door Lubrication with Repair
480-626-4497
www.lifetimegaragedoorsaz.com
E1
97
00
Juan Hernandez
Juan Hernandez
SPRINKLER
Drip/Install/Repair Not a licensed contractor
25 years exp. Call Now (480) 720-3840
TREE
TRIMMING 25 Years exp (480) 720-3840
MD’S LANDSCAPING Drip Systems Installed, Valves/Timer Repairs
Let’s get your Watering System working again! System Checks • Drip Checks FREE ESTIMATES! CALL 24 HOURS 25 Yrs Exp. I Do All My Own Work! Call Mark
480.295.2279 WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED!
ROC# 317949
All Needs! Estimates are Free • Call: 520.508.1420 Marks the Spot for ALL Your Handyman www.husbands2go.com Marks the Spot ALL•Your Handyman Needs! CONCRETE & for MASONRY Painting Flooring • Electrical Painting • Flooring • Electrical Plumbing • Drywall • Carpentry Ask me about FREE water testing! BLOCKWALL Marks the Spot for ALL Plumbing •CONCRETE Drywall • Carpentry Decks • Tile • More! Marks the Spot for ALL Your Handyman Needs! RETAINING WALL FOUNDATION Your Handyman Needs! Decks • Tile • More! Painting • Flooring • Electrical BLOCK FENCE DRIVEWAY Marks the Spot for ALL Your Handyman Needs! • Drywall • Carpentry Plumbing Painting • Flooring • Electrical • Plumbing Marks the Spot for ALL Your Handyman Painting • Flooring • ElectricalDecks • Tile • More! Needs! PLANTER SIDEWALK Drywall • Carpentry • Decks • Tile • More! Plumbing • Carpentry BBQ PATIO • Drywall Painting • Flooring • Electrical Decks • Tile • More! “No Job Too Plumbing • Drywall • Carpentry PAVER • CONCRETE REMOVAL • HARDSCAPE “No Job Small Too Man!” Decks • Tile • More! “No Job Too BONDED & INSURED • ROC#321648 Small Man!”
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! 9 Quality Work Since 199 Affordable, FREE ESTIMATES • 16 YEARS EXPERIENCE 9 199 ce Sin rk Wo y alit Affordable, Qu RESIDENTIAL CALL JOHN: 480.797.2985 COMMERCIAL
75
$
Landscape Maintenance
Referred out of Ewing Irrigation Not a licensed contractor.
Garbage Disposals Door Installs & Repairs Toilets / Sinks Kitchen & Bath Faucets Most Drywall Repairs
DESERT ROCK
Desertscape • Concrete Work Gardening • Block Wall Real & Imitation Flagstone
Free Estimates 602-471-3490 or 480-289-1673
480-276-6600
FreeFree estimates estimatesat at 480-802-1992 480-802-1992 or or dennis@simplygrandcleaningaz.com reed@simplygrandcleaningaz.com
37
8-
CALL TODAY!
480-276-8222 A1•AERATION – Jesse Hargrave
Insured/Bonded Free Estimates
ALL Pro
T R E E
Irrigation Repair Services Inc. Licensed • Bonded • Insured Technician
Specializing in Controllers, Valves, Sprinklers, Landscape Lighting, P.V.C. & Poly Drip Systems
Call Lance White
480.721.4146 www.irsaz.com
S E R V I C E
L L C
Prepare for Monsoon Season! LANDSCAPING, TREES & MAINTENANCE
Tree Trimming • Tree Removal Stump Grinding Storm Damage • Bushes/Shrubs Yard Clean-up Commercial and Residential PMB 435 • 2733 N. Power Rd. • Suite 102 • Mesa dennis@allprotrees.com
480-354-5802
ROC# 256752
Home Improvement
Why re-do when you can RE-NEW? YOUR #1 CABINET REFACING COMPANY IN THE VALLEY 39 Years of Masterful Craftsmanship WE DO ALL THE WORK INCLUDED IN EVERY PACKAGE: • New custom doors • New dovetail drawers • Soft-close hinges, tracks and more ALL OUR PRODUCTS ARE PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA!
• Sprinkler/Drip Repairs • New Installs Poly/PVC • Same Day Service
NTY
5-YEAR WARRA
480.654.5600
azirrigation.com Cutting Edge LLC • ROC 21671
0% DOWN (OAC) Credit Union West
FREE HARDWARE
with any cabinet replacing project
FREE SINK & FAUCET
with purchase of a granite or quartz countertop Minimum required. Must present ad. Expires 6-30-19
WE WILL BEAT ANY WRITTEN ESTIMATE FREE In-Home Estimates
480-361-3121
Re-NewCabinets.com Visit Our Showroom!
6503 W Frye Rd, Suite 1 Chandler, AZ 85228 Licensed, Bonded, Insured - ROC#293053
38
Painting
Landscape Design/Installation
Plumbing
☛ Never a service call fee
10 YEARS FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED LICENSED, BONDED, INSURED • ROC242432
• Free Estimates • Drywall • Senior discounts References Available
The Possibilities are Endless
Custom Design and Renovation turning old to new Custom Built-ins, BBQs, Firepits, Fireplaces, Water Features, Re-Designing Pools, Masonry, Lighting, Tile, Flagstone, Pavers, Culture Stone & Travertine, Synthetic Turf, Sprinkler/Drip, Irrigation Systems, Clean ups & Hauling
Call for a FREE consultation and Estimate To learn more about us, view our photo gallery at: ShadeTreeLandscapes.com
480-730-1074
Bonded/Insured/Licensed • ROC #225923
Not a licensed contractor
Call Jason:
Interior/Exterior Painting 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
East Valley PAINTERS
480-338-4011
ROC#309706
drain repairs Treatment
Publishing
affinityplumber@gmail.com
Your Ahwatukee Plumber & East Valley Neighbor
Paint Interior & Exterior • Drywall Repair Light Carpentry • Power Washing • Textures Matched Popcorn Removal • Pool Deck Coatings Garage Floor Coatings • Color Consulting
Free Estimates! Home of the 10-Year Warranty!
480-688-4770
Bonded/Insured • ROC#153131
Free Estimates • Senior Discounts
Replacements
☛ Plumbing &
www.affinityplumbingaz.com
Voted #1
Family Owned & Operated
We Are State Licensed and Reliable!
heaters
☛ Fixture
Affinity Plumbing LLC 480-487-5541
www.eastvalleypainters.com
Dunn Edwards Quality Paint Small Stucco/Drywall Repairs
www.ezflowplumbingaz.com
heaters
☛ Tank-less water
We accept all major credit cards and PayPal • Financing Available ET01
We Beat Competitors Prices & Quality
HOME IMPROVEMENT & PAINTING
SPECIAL! $30 OFF 480.888.0484
☛ Up-front pricing ☛ Tank water
☛ Water
10% OFF
Painting
Pool Service / Repair What we do…
Interior/Exterior Painting RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL
Serving the Valley for over 28 years
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
Now Accepting all major credit cards
Add a Background Color to Your Ad! Classifieds 480-898-6465
Medical Services/Equipment
Anything Plumbing Same Day Service Water Heaters
24/7
Inside & Out Leaks
Bonded
Toilets
Insured
Faucets
Estimates Availabler
Disposals
$35 off
Any Service
Remodeling
ACCREDITED BUSINESS ®
Not a licensed contractor
General Contacting, Inc. Licensed • Bonded • Insured • ROC118198
Pool Service / Repair
Juan Hernandez
Pavers • Concrete • Water Features • Sprinkler Repair
POOL REPAIR
Pebble cracking, Plaster peeling, Rebar showing, Pool Light out?
I CAN HELP!
25 Years Experience • Dependable & Reliable
One Call, We Do It All! 602-339-4766
Owner Does All Work • All Honey-Do Lists • All Remodeling • Additions • Kitchen • Bath • Patio Covers • Garage • Sheds • Windows • Doors
• Pointing • Drywall • Roofing Repairs • Painting • All Plumbing • All Electrical • Concrete • Block • Stucco
• Drywall & Roofing Repairs • Stack Stone • All Flooring • Wood • Tile • Carpet • Welding • Gates & Fences • Tractor Services
Free Estimates with Pride & Prompt Service!
Your Ad can go ONLINE ANY Day! Call to place your ad online!! Classifieds 480-898-6465
Call Juan at
480-720-3840 Not a licensed contractor.
Roofing
$
100 Off!
See store for details.
The Most Detailed Roofer in the State Arizona Mobility Scooters 9420 W. Bell Rd., #103, Sun City, AZ 85351
Mobility Scooter Center 3929 E. Main St., #33, Mesa, AZ 85205
TK
480-250-3378 480-621-8170 www.arizonamobilityscooters.com
SHARE WITH THE WORLD! Place a Birth, Anniversary, Wedding Announcement, In Memoriam, Obituary or any life event in this paper today! Call us for details. class@timespublications.com or call 480-898-6465
®
Tim KLINE Roofing, LLC Roofs Done Right...The FIRST Time! 15-Year Workmanship Warranty on All Complete Roof Systems
www.timklineroofing.com
480-357-2463
FREE Estim a and written te proposal
R.O.C. #156979 K-42 • Licensed, Bonded and Insured
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
Remodeling
Public Notices
Public Notices
CITY OF MESA MESA, ARIZONA
EDICTO JUZGADO PRIMERO DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA DE LO FAMILIAR DEL DISTRITO JUDICIAL DE H. NOGALES, SONORA, SE RADICO SUCESORIO INTESTAMENTARIO A BIENES DE REFUGIO DIAZ RIOS Y URBANO CLARK, SE HAN SENALADO LAS OCHO HORAS CON TREINTA MINUTOS DEL DIA CINCO DE JUNIO DE DOS MIL DIECINUEVE PARA LA CELEBRACION DE LA JUNTA DE HEREDEROS.- Expediente 1662/2018, convocandose presuntos herederos y acreedores a deducir derechos. LICENCIADO ALBER 0 AMON SALAZAR RIVERA C. SECRET ARlO SEG NDO DE ACUERDOS H. Nogales, Sonora. A dieciseis de abril de dos mil diecinueve. Publicado: East Valley Tribune, May 12, 19, 26, 2019 / 20716
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Red Mountain Park Improvements Project No. CP0932 With voter approval of the 2018 General Obligation Bond in November 2018, the City of Mesa is beginning the design process for the Red Mountain Park Improvements. Improvements include the construction of up to nine regulation-sized lighted soccer fields, lighted parking lot expansion, expansion of the existing Red Mountain Park pond, a new restroom building, and additional landscaping improvements. These improvements will be located within the Red Mountain Park parcel south of Brown Road and west of 80th Street. Additionally, four lighted youth baseball/softball fields, lighted parking lot expansion, and a new restroom building will be constructed as part of the Red Mountain Park Improvements projects. These improvements will be located within the existing Red Mountain Baseball & Softball Complex north of Brown Road.
Roofing
You are invited to attend a Public Meeting where City staff will be available to answer your questions.No formal presentation will be given.
Tiles, shingles, flat, repairs & new work Free Estimates • Ahwatukee Resident Over 30 yrs. Experience
480-706-1453
Licensed/Bonded/Insured • ROC #236099
Window Cleaning
Professional service since 1995
Window Cleaning $100 - One Story $140 - Two Story
Includes in & out up to 30 Panes Sun Screens Cleaned $3 each Attention to detail and tidy in your home. Bonded & Insured
LLC
(480) 584-1643
COUNTS
APPEARANCE
Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Location: Red Mountain Center – Rooms 3 and 4 7550 E. Adobe Road Mesa, AZ 85207 If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact Michele Arrollado or Lucy Lopez with the City of Mesa Engineering Public Relations Department at (480) 644-3800. Si usted tiene preguntas de ste Proyecto, favor de llamar a Lucy Lopez, con la Ciudad de Mesa al (480) 644-4431. Published: East Valley Tribune, May 26, Jun 5, 2019 / 20902
CITY OF MESA PUBLIC NOTICE The Mesa City Council will hold a public hearing concerning the following ordinance at the June 3, 2019 City Council meeting beginning at 5:45 p.m. in the Mesa City Council Chambers, 57 East First Street. 1. ANX19-00066 (District 5) Annexing property located north of University Drive and west of Ellsworth Road and adopting comparable zoning (13.07± acres). Initiated by Sean Lake, Pew & Lake, PLC. 2. ZON19-00067 (District 5) Within the 400 to 600 blocks of North Ellsworth Road (west side) and within the 9000 to 9200 blocks of East Decatur Road (south side). Located north of University Drive, on the west side of Ellsworth Road (13.07± acres). Rezoning from RS-9 and RS-43 to RM-3-PAD; and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for development of a multi-residential use. Sean Lake, Pew & Lake, PLC, applicant; Ellsworth-University, LLC, owner. DATED at Mesa, Arizona, this 26th day of May 2019. DEE ANN MICKELSEN, City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, May 26, 2019 / 20899
SUMMONS To: GABRIELLA HANDY aka GABRIELLA GUTIERREZ, an individual. You have been sued by Idaho United Credit Union, the Plaintiff(s), in the District Court in and for Ada County, Idaho, Case No. CV01-19-02462. Th e nature of the claim against you is collection of sums due. Any time after 21 days following the last publication of this summons, the court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the Case No., and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at 200 W. Front Street, Boise, Ada County, Idaho, 83702, (208) 2876900, and served a copy of your response on the Plaintiff’s attorneys, Mark D. Perison, P.A., at P.O. Box 6575, Boise, Idaho 83707, (208) 331-1200. A copy of the Summons and Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for Plaintiff(s). If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. Dated: 4/12/2019 2:52 PM PHIL McGRANE Clerk of the Ada County District Court By: /s/ A. King Deputy Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2019 / 20496
YOUR CLASSIFIED SOURCE
480.898.6465 CLASS@TIMESPUBLICATIONS.COM
39
40
ions? Plant Questitfill Call The Wh ow Sh Nursery Garden Sat 7-9 am KFYI 550AM n Su 7-9 am KTAR 1230FM
THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | MAY 26, 2019
ARIZONA’S LARGEST GROWER DIRECT
NURSERY FOR FOUR GENERATIONS!
You’ll See The Difference As Soon As You Arrive!
MEMORIAL DAY BLOWOUT SALE!
• Best Plants In Town • Friendly, Knowledgeable Nurserymen • No Commissioned High-Pressure Sales People • Best Price In Town On Quality Trees!
Now’s The Perfect Time to Plant Desert Trees, Palms and Citrus. We’ll Do the Diggin’!
HUGE GIANT
24” BOX TREES
Mesquite • Oak • Pistachio Ash • Elm • Acacia
Mesquite • Thornless Mesquite Palo Verde • Acacia • Palobrea • Ironwood Sissoo • Oak • Ash • Elms & more
BIG 5 GAL.
HIBISCUS
14 SHADE TREES
95
$
Reg. $24.95
349 599 1500
PLANTED & GUARANTEED
$
YOUR CHOICE
36”UPBOX TREES TO 15’ TALL
Hot Deals!
Compare at 3 for $1699
PALMS
Arizona’s Best Selection Grower-Direct From Our Farms
PLANTED & GUARANTEED
$
$
FROM
Compare at $1000
All Colors • With Ad Only
Monster 48” Box Trees 1000’s to Choose From
From
• Ash • Elm • Mesquite • Palo Verde • Pistachio • Pines
UP TO 25’ TALL
Planted & Guaranteed • Compare at $3000+
CITRUS TREES BIG 5-6 Year Old
99
Many With Fruit! $
Includes Dwarf Trees: Lemon • Lime Grapefruit • Oranges
CASH & CARRY
119
Dates • Bismarkia • California and Mexican Fan • Cycads • Blues And More!
95
15 GAL.
Regular Price
$
PLANTED & GUARANTEED
• Lemon • Lime • Tangerine • Tangelo • Oranges • Grapefruit & more!
ORCHARD SPECIAL Three 5-6 Year Old Trees
HUGE 24” Box
299
$
349 GIANT
$
36” Box
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
NORTH PHOENIX/ SCOTTSDALE • 602-944-8479 824 E Glendale (Phx)
All offers limited to stock on hand. • No other discounts apply. • Not valid on previous sales. Multi trunk, jumbo size, and field dug trees slightly higher. STORE HOURS: MON-SAT 8-5:30, SUN 10-4 • LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED C21
SALE ENDS 6/15/19
Price is good with ad only.