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Chandler, Mesa schools’ money requests head to voters BY JORDAN HOUSTON AND KEVIN REAGAN Tribune Staff Writers

esa and Chandler registered voters will be getting ballots this week for all-mail voting on their school districts’ request for more money. The Chandler Uni�ied School District is asking voters this year to approve a $290-million bond – the largest in the district’s history. Meanwhile, Mesa Public Schools is hoping voters will approve increasing its override to

15 percent after they turned down an identical request last November. Because this is an all-mail election, all registered voters will receive a ballot regardless of whether they are on the early-voter registry. Tomorrow, Oct. 7, is the last day to register to vote and only those voters living within each district’s boundaries can cast a ballot. Voters can drop off their ballots at drop boxes or mail them in by Oct. 30. Those who want to vote in person can go to a ballot replacement center on Election Day. For locations of

boxes and centers, go to recorder.maricopa. gov/pollingplace/ Chandler, Arizona’s second-largest school district, says it needs the bond money to accommodate the 3,000 extra students projected to come to the district within the next decade. The district’s already in the process of building another high school near Gilbert and Ocotillo roads, which may be funded in part

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BY JORDAN HOUSTON Tribune Staff Writer

group of Washington Elementary �irst-graders sit cross-legged on a colorful rug in classroom C4 as Natalie Lenzen, an Arizona State University student teacher perched on a chair in front of them, gives them a lesson about addends. Radiating kindness and patience, she instructs her “friends” to head back to their desks for guided practice. The students whisper excitedly among themselves as they march to their seats with their hands tucked behind their backs – forming their “ducktails.” Lenzen praises their good behavior. Angelia Adams, Lenzen’s lead teacher, calls several students to the back of the room to work one-on-one. These are the students who need a little extra help. After class, Adams gives Lenzen feedback on her teaching style. Lenzen then switches over to the classroom next door and teaches the same word lesson again – only this time, with Adams’ feedback in mind. Lenzen swaps classroom with her ASU

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Kaetlin Van Berkum, a student at Arizona State’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, works with Washington Elementary students Bennet Coulter and Heart Davis as part of a program between Mesa Public Schools and the university. (Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer)

counterpart, Kaetlin Van Berkum, who will now teach there as Adams observes her. Both Lenzen and Van Berkum are part of the new Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College

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Trial for Mesa teen’s killer nowhere in sight BY JIM WALSH Tribune Staff Writer

t took Mesa police only a day to arrest a suspect in the brutal murder of a 14-year-old girl, but it’s taking seven years and counting to bring him to trial. Alex Anthony Madrid, 37, faces a potential death sentence in the rape and murder of Claudia Ann Lucero, a ninth-grader at Westwood High School whose body was found wrapped in a rug in a dumpster about two miles from her home on Dec. 6, 2013. DNA tied Madrid, who was arrested later that day, to the slaying. He was an obvious suspect from the start. The victim’s mother Joann Lucero had broken up with Madrid and booted him out of their apartment a few weeks earlier after Claudia had reported to friends that she feared him, according to court documents. Claudia had accused Madrid of touching her inappropriately and he “had forcibly made her touch his genitals,’’ according to the court documents. But Madrid’s trial on charges including first-degree murder, sexual conduct with a minor, and abandonment of a dead body seems a long way off, despite a Nov. 1 trial date. Two weeks ago, the newly appointed defense team said they have not yet received 30 boxes of case documents. Madrid is on his third set of attorneys since June. Veteran defense attorney Dan Raynak was dismissed at his request after citing conflicts with Madrid. Attorney Dan Patterson, his initial replacement, cited the same problem. Madrid’s latest defense team is composed of Marci Kratter and Albert Mor-

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rison. Typically, appointment of new attorneys can cause months of delays because they need time to study the case and consider potential defenses. The delays are commonplace in capital cases, where there is a limited pool of defense attorneys qualified to handle them and court rules require two prosecutors and two defense attorneys on the case. Court records reveal that Madrid, a laborer with a history of arrests, attempted to end the case himself by giving the prosecution a 26-page letter in which he sought a life sentence in exchange for a guilty plea. The letter appears to have been sealed by the court, but a prosecution filing contains some insight into its contents. “Defendant on Nov. 16, 2018, sent the state a 26-page letter requesting ‘a life plea in this matter.’ The state considered his request Claudia Ann Lucero of Mesa was only 14 when she was brutally and decided not to accept his of- murdered just weeks before Christmas in 2013. (Special to the Tribune) fer,’’ the prosecution motion said, The bad news arrived early the next giving no reason for the rejection. “Defendant’s 26-page letter is defense morning when two women looking for counsel’s thoughts and impressions on aluminum cans in a dumpster found Clauwhat the evidence shows and why it justi- dia’s body, according to the court records. Claudia’s purse, identification, some fies a plea,’’ the prosecution motion said. “Nothing contained in the letter is admis- of her books and some clothing typically sible evidence of mitigation because it is worn by a teenager also were found inside the dumpster, according to the court the defense counsel’s thoughts.’’ If a defendant is convicted of first-de- records. Police initially arrested Madrid on a gree murder in a capital case, a jury must then weigh aggravating and mitigating probation violation stemming from a factors that could determine a sentence marijuana possession case. Bobbi Falduto, one Madrid’s previous of life or death. In Madrid’s case, the state is alleging a attorneys, questioned in a motion whethseries of aggravating factors, including er it’s possible for prosecutors to prove that he is an adult and Claudia was a child that Claudia Lucero’s murder was espeand that Claudia’s murder was cruel, hei- cially cruel. She said the Medical Examiner’s Office, nous or depraved. The state says in the motion that the which ruled that Claudia was strangled to proper time to discuss the plea offer is in death, could not say for a fact when she the penalty phase, before a jury decides passed out and if she was conscious during the attack. whether the sentence. “Considering the Medical Examiner’s Claudia was last seen alive at about 6:30 a.m. Dec. 5 when she was getting ready for uncertainty about Claudia’s unconsciousschool, but she never showed up to attend ness, and any lack of physical defensive wounds or struggle, any finding of cruelty classes. When her mom returned home, she under these circumstances is not approfound no sign of forced entry, but Claudia priate,’’ Falduto wrote. Mesa Police Commander Ed Wessing, had apparently left behind some items who worked in the homicide unit when she normally would have taken with her. Joann Lucero filed a missing person re- Claudia was murdered, looks at her slayport shortly before 8 p.m. that same day, ing much differently. “That’s one of the true innocent victims. after none of Claudia’s friends reported It’s sad,’’ Wessing said. seeing her.

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Mesa charter named a Blue Ribbon School BY JORDAN HOUSTON Tribune Staff Writer

Mesa charter school has been nationally recognized for its quality of education and compassion for its students. The U.S. Department of Education named the Montessori Education Centre Charter School at 2834 E Southern Ave. of 362 National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2019. The prestigious title is given to private or public schools that demonstrate “outstanding academic excellence” or progress in closing opportunity gaps. More than 8,000 schools across the country have been presented with the coveted award since 1982. “We are so proud,” said Principal Cassi Mackey. “It validates and affirms the hard work that our students, faculty and family have put into creating an environment where our kids will grow and transform.” Every year the federal department seeks out elementary, middle and high schools that demonstrate that all students can achieve to high levels, according to its

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through the proposed bond money. Mesa’s money request poses dire consequences for the state‘s largest school district if voters reject it. Mesa officials project having to cut $37 million over the next three years if the override isn’t approved. Both Chandler and Mesa are among 26 Maricopa County districts seeking voter approval of either bond issues or budget overrides – a sign of the continuing financial struggles of Arizona public schools in the face of underfunding by the state. Although MPS has been operating under a 10 percent override since 1995, district officials argue that a 15 percent override is needed in order to stay afloat. The additional 5 percent would provide $54 million per year for five years. If approved, homeowners with a property valued at $100,000 can expect to pay $15.50 per month in taxes. “At the end of the day it’s a continuation and extinction of local control we’ve had in place since ‘95,” said Assistant Superintendent Scott Thompson. “The reason for the increase is that the costs of things are going up.” The override request comes at a time when the district is struggling to meet the requirements of the 2016 voter-approved minimum wage referendum.

Students at Montessori Education Centre in Mesa celebrated their Blue Ribbon designation at an outdoor assembly. (Montessori Education Centre/Special to the Tribune)

website. The two award categories include “exemplary high performing” and “exemplary achievement gap closing.”

The current override covers only 8.7 percent of the district’s employees, which serve more than 63,000 students. “The primary thing for us is that the minimum wage increase is making it hard for us to maintain a minimum wage for our classified employees, such as bus drivers and cafeteria workers,” Thompson added. The school district hopes to funnel more money toward increased school security staffing, attracting and retaining quality teachers with better pay and keeping class sizes low. Additional counselors and programs for staff and student social and emotional support are also on the forefront. “We have amazing programs,” Thompson said. “We just keep trying to make people aware of our programs – from the fine arts to athletic programs – and that all of those things are creating well-rounded, young individuals who are ready to come into our community.” In the voter informational pamphlet, 10 people, including Mayor John Giles, submitted arguments in support for the override increase while the former Mesa Public Schools Governing Board president wrote the sole argument against it. The mayor, whose five children all attended Mesa schools, said quality education was important for the city’s overall economic health.

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“Successful neighborhood schools are the backbone of a strong community, and Mesa’s school system is one of our city’s crown jewels,” he wrote. “Mesa has been successful in attracting thousands of jobs and millions in economic investment. It is no secret that one of the key components to our economic success has been the quality of our schools,” Giles added. “We must keep up this positive momentum.” Former board president Ben Smith cited the refusal of MPS to look for ways to improve efficiency and the over-reliance of the district on a series of five budget overrides dating back for 24 years. If MPS were to hire an independent efficiency expert to review operations, “I am confident they would find the $38 million they are looking for’’ in the override election, Smith said. “It was their unwillingness to innovate. They want to keep things the same,’’ Smith continued. “They are so dependent on the overrides.’’ Smith also is a strong supporter for former East Valley Institute of Technology Superintendent Sally Downey, who was forced out of her position of 19 years earlier this year by a new school board. Smith blames Mesa school officials for having a hand in that ouster because of their efforts to increase the district’s vocational education at EVIT’s expense.

in English and mathematics. Non-public schools are recognized if their student achievement in English and mathematics is among the highest in the country, which is measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests. The latter category is for schools that have made the greatest advances in closing “subgroup achievement gaps” in English and mathematics over the past five years. Public schools are nominated by the chief state school officer in each state, and at least one-third of schools nominated in each state must have at least 40 percent of its student population coming from disadvantaged backgrounds. Montessori Education Centre, which has around 200 students in grades kindergarten to sixth, was awarded for its academic excellence. “We are devoted to nurturing the whole child’s growth,” said Mackey. “And guiding the transformation of each student while modeling a love of learning.” The charter school has a population

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Thompson disputed Smith’s arguments against the override, stressing the district’s financial transparency. “By any measure you can find, you’ll find we are efficiently run,” he stated. “In an organization that is as large as ours, is it possible we could be more efficient in certain areas? Of course.” “But to argue we’re not efficiently run is a disservice to the work that Mesa has done to run its budget as conservatively and appropriately as possible in terms of what we have available,” he continued. This year’s November election is the district’s second attempt in a row to try and pass the budget increase. Mesa’s lost its override request by 2,600 votes last year even as it won a bond vote by fewer than 1,000 votes. Thompson attributed last year’s failure to confusing ballot language. “While we call it a budget override, on the ballot it’s referred to as budget increase. I think that was at the heart of confusion,” he said. “We’re looking to change the conversation with the community to say we’re talking about a budget increase so that our language tracks with what they find in the mail.” In Chandler, more than 40 different uses have been identified by that district for how it might spend $290 million; these in-

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This “next-generation” teacher-preparation program seeks to not only change the future of the classroom dynamic, but also to expose student teachers to real classroom responsibilities that benefit students. “It’s the start of training new teachers to work in teams where they can lean on each other,” said teachers college Dean Carole Basile. “Teachers work in very isolated work environments,” she continued. “You are in a classroom all day with a group of kids and you’re expected to be the end-all-be for them and it is causes health problems – both mental and physical.” As opposed to the previous one-to-one model, where one associate teacher assists one “master teacher” with a few lessons, Professional Pathways allows teams of certified teachers and student teachers to work across multiple classrooms under the leadership of an experienced lead teacher. The overarching goal, said Basile, is to combat teacher burnout and teacher shortages. From 2011 to 2016, teacher-prep program enrollment declined by 35 percent nationally and 25 percent in the state, according to the U.S. Department of Education. “We’re seeing a decline in the number of people coming into the workforce and people are leaving sooner,” said Basile. “This is a workforce development issue, not just a recruitment or retention of teachers issue – we need to build a new kind of teacher that works in a very dif-

Student teacher Natalie Lenzen works with Oakes Dahl on a word lesson. At right, Lenzen leads an entire Washington Elementary class in word lessons. (Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune taff Photographer)

ferent way.” Burnout is “very real,” she explained, and the current workforce structure places insurmountable pressures on teachers. “An individual teacher today cannot do everything that he or she is expected to do for a group of kids in a classroom,” Basile said. “Part of making this profession more attractive, and retaining people in it, has to be creating pathways for career advancement.” So far, ASU is working with 11 partner school districts and offers preparation training for lead teachers, student teachers and principals involved. The candidates must be juniors or seniors and are expected to complete a full year of teaching. Once they are placed in a school, the ASU students will consult with each other,

Teachers and would-be teachers work together as a team at Washington Elementary. The team includes, from left, Kaetlin Van Berkum, Angelia Adams, Bridget Newton, Natalie Lenzen and Susan Jenni. (Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer)

their lead teacher and a university faculty member working as a “site lead” that coaches and supports the teams. At Washington Elementary, Van Berkum and Lenzen share a single class together, and take turns instructing Adams’ students. Adams will generally observe and give feedback, while other times the associate teachers will take note of her teaching methods as well. All in all, the three teachers are responsible for two classes as a team – making the teacher-pupil ratio 1 to 16, rather than 1 to 22. “I think with the education system in the U.S., it’s hard for one teacher to have so many students,” said Van Berkum. “I feel so much more prepared for when I graduate.” “I know how to talk to parents and hold conferences and take data from students now,” she added. Lenzen echoed her partner’s claims, saying she feels confident trying new things and exploring her own teaching style. “At first it felt very overwhelming, but once I realized the safety net I have here, I felt safe to ask questions,” she said. “I was nervous because they [ASU] can’t teach you how to confront upset parents or even how you make a positive phone call home.” The dynamic also allows Adams, Lenzen or Van Berkum to work one-on-one with certain students during class time. One of the many benefits of this, said Basile, is that the children have more opportunities to connect with at least one of their educators. “The gist of it is that we want to breakdown the one teacher, one classroom

model because we believe every kid needs to have access to a team of adults,” said the dean, explaining: “If you went to a school and said, ‘Wow I have a team of teachers. This one is good at teaching me math, this one at reading and this one just at connecting with me and my interests.’ Now we have a team of adults who are working with you.” Washington Elementary Principal Susan Jenni told the East Valley Tribune that she could not be more pleased with the implementation of the program so far. “This has united our first-grade team,” she said. “Their conversations are much richer than other grade levels because it is all of them together.” Jenni attributed their success to the strength of her lead teacher, Adams; the first-grade teacher volunteered for the role, despite taking on a major responsibility. She has always wanted to “fill her cup” professionally, she said. “I don’t have a desire to go into administration – I love teaching,” Adams shared. “Because I have such a passion, I want to share that with new teachers and I thoroughly enjoy coaching them.” Adams meets with the two associate teachers every day after school to go over lesson planning and organization for the rest of the week. Basile, Adams and Jenni all agreed that they hope the future of the education workforce will take on this team-based approach. “Ultimately, we want to see all teachers working in these kinds of teams,” said Basile. “Every teacher I talk to about this gets very enthused because they realize the job is just too hard today and you just can’t do it.”

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clude renovating playground equipment, repairing roofs, buying security cameras, and building another elementary school. A significant portion of the bond has been reserved for general upkeep and maintenance to the district’s 43 schools. CUSD Chief Financial Officer Lana Berry has said the bond is necessary to supplement the $127 million in state funding that’s been lost for the last 11 years. As the district continues growing in size, CUSD says it will need more funding for capital projects and improvements. “We know we need new schools and one of the reasons we know that is because our secondary arena is growing, and our promise has always been to keep class sizes low and to pay our staff well,” Berry said at a recent meeting. Furthermore, the $196-million bond that voters passed in 2015 only has about $17 million left to spend. CUSD claims passage of the $290-million bond won’t impact the district’s most recent tax rate of $1.28 per $100,000 assessed valuation. “With the passage of the bond pro-

gram, this rate is expected to stay constant based on current projections,” CUSD wrote in an information pamphlet. According to the Arizona Auditor General’s Office, CUSD spends about $9,075 per pupil – an amount that’s about $900 less than the state average. Auditors further assessed the district’s financial stress as “low” and found CUSD to not be overspending its budget. The mayors of Chandler, Gilbert and Queen Creek have all endorsed CUSD’s bond request. “Without the school bond, the schools will fall behind in their ability to give us first-rate education,” Queen Creek Mayor Gail Barney said in a video produced by Yes for Chandler Students, a pro-bond political committee. CUSD Governing Board President Barbara Mozdzen said, “Failure to pass this bond will seriously jeopardize or limit several essential projects needed for our district’s continued growth and impact class size.” No arguments against the Chandler bond election were submitted to the Maricopa County School Superintendent’s Office.

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of Gilbert Councilman Scott Anderson. “Way it came about was it all started back when the state passed the Groundwater Management Act,” recalled Anderson, who was the town’s planning director at the time. “Gilbert put together a policy and the one way we implemented that act was to recycle all of our water, reclaim all of our water, even wastewater.” In 1980, then-Gov. Bruce Babbitt signed the forward-thinking law mandating central and southern Arizona communities pump no more water from aquifers than they put back in. The town in 1986 began storing treated wastewater in six recharge basins at the 72-acre Neely Ranch near Cooper and Elliot roads. “When we were ready to build the additional five (basins) I received some input from people that it was a favorite spot for bird watching many species of birds,” Anderson said, noting: “That is when I thought, ‘why not try developing something with a dual purpose, recycling water and preserving some habitat that is fairly rare in Arizona?’” According to the Arizona Riparian Council, 60-75 percent of the state’s resident wildlife species depend on riparian areas to sustain their populations, yet these areas occupy less than 0.5 percent of the state’s land area. And, in the western United States, riparian areas comprise less than 1 percent of the land area, but they are among the most productive and valuable natural resources, according to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. So, Anderson applied for and received a $100,000 grant from the Arizona Heritage

Fund. Sweat labor created a wildlife preserve at Neely as volunteers began planting vegetation around the recharge basins and building facilities for birders to enjoy their pastime. Finally, the Neely Ranch Riparian Preserve opened in 1990. The idea for a second preserve didn’t come until after the town purchased the 110 acres of farmland at Guadalupe and Greenfield roads for about $10 million, according to Anderson. Town leaders’ primary purpose for the land was to dedicate 10 acres for a library and use the remainder for a park or for some other community amenity, Anderson said. “We tried to come up with an idea of what to do with it and we decided to continue with the policy of recycling water and decided to do it again and build another preserve, one that was done purposely rather than falling into it,” Anderson said. He recalled that “we had to find somewhere to recharge groundwater because we were committed to that and that led into building another recharge site.” He said the public demand for a park with playing fields back then when the town population was Youngsters and their parents flock in as many numbers as the birds to the Riparian a p p r o x i m a t e l y Preserve to enjoy its tranquil beauty. (Special to the Tribune) 29,000 wasn’t crit-

A destination spot for scorfes of bird species and thousands of tourists, the Riparian Preserve sprung from a vision that Gilbert Town Councilman Scott Anderson had more than 20 years ago. (Special to the Tribune)

ical but became more so over the last few years. Today, some 248,000 people call Gilbert home. The Gilbert Riparian Preserve enabled the town to continue its water policy with seven aquifer recharge basins on 70 acres and to provide a natural habitat, where 298 species of birds have been identified on-site. “Frankly we were the only community in the state at the time committed to do recharge in a natural manner like this,” Anderson said. “Most others did it with a direct injection of water back into the aquifer. It was really kind of leading-edge what we were doing at the time.” This time around, the town used general fund dollars and system development fees to build its second preserve, which debut in 1999. That year, the town also opened the Southeast Regional Library, built on town land in a town-owned building but is staffed and operated by Maricopa County Library District. Although Neely Ranch Riparian Preserve was the town’s prototype, access there is restricted with chain-link fencing because the water is not chlorinated for human protection like at the Gilbert Preserve. Today, the 110-acre preserve boasts over 4.5 miles of trails, a floating boardwalk, a fishing lake, a paleontology dig site, a play area and a state-of-the-art observatory. The observatory came about during a chance conversation Anderson said he had with Win Pendleton, a fellow Gilbert Rotary Club member who also was a retired physics professor and had worked in an observatory. “He and I got to talking about ‘wow, wouldn’t it be great to have an observatory dedicated just for public use,’” he

said. “I had some architects work on some plans not only for an observatory but a visitor center.” He said SRP donated $100,000 toward the project but the town hit a snag with the visitor center so the two were separated out. Anderson said $33,000 of SRP’s contribution went into buying the telescope, which Pendleton went to Mississippi and retrieved from the manufacturer. The East Valley Astronomy Club, which Pendleton was a member, then built and gifted to Gilbert the observatory, which officially opened in 2006. The club’s volunteers manage the facility for the town. Although a variety of wildlife live at the riparian, including cottontail rabbits, turtles, coyotes, frogs, rock squirrels and insects, birds remain a big draw. The site is listed as one of Arizona’s 48 “important bird areas” by the National Audubon Society. “I think it went beyond what we expected,” Anderson said. “We never realized how big of an attraction it has become especially for wildlife watching. “When I was still going out there, I was contacted by people all throughout the United States and internationally by people planning their vacations to come to Gilbert and see certain birds not seen before and find them in Gilbert. It’s gone from being a pretty obscure bird-watching area to a premier-bird watching area in the state now.”

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charges. In March 2018, Mountain Pointe offensive coordinator Mark Mejia was contacted by WalterPayton12 telling him to not take a job at the school. According to the statement of charges, the account cited issues with kids, staff and Wellbrock. Mejia forwarded the email to Wellbrock, who at the time believed it was someone “he had upset during his career.” According to the statement of charges presented to the school board, Wellbrock had contacted a friend that coaches at Mountain View to ask whether he had received emails from the same account. The coach responded that he had received an email but had deleted it. Before Mountain Pointe’s contest against Pinnacle High School on Aug. 30, 2019, Wellbrock asked Pioneers coach Dana Zupke if he had received emails. According to the statement of charges, Zupke told Wellbrock he had and would forward a screenshot. Zupke forwarded a screenshot of the

emails to Wellbrock on Aug. 31, according to a press release by the Paradise Valley Unified School District. According to the statement of charges, it was at that time that Griffin Wellbrock, Rich Wellbrock’s son and assistant coach of the Mountain Pointe football team, informed him that he had attempted to logon to the account. The steps taken to access the account as noted in the statement of charges is detailed below: Went to Yahoo Log In Typed in walterpayton12 Stated that he had forgot his password A retrieval phone number came up ending in “80” Stated he did not have access to the phone A retrieval email came up as j****er@ tempeunion.org According to the statement of charges, Wellbrock then contacted Mountain Pointe Athletic Director Aaron Frana and told him he would be having a “serious” discussion with a member of the staff on Sept. 3. Wellbrock confronted Hager in his office that day, explaining what he had found and that he would be sending an access code to logon to the WalterPayton12 account. Hager’s phone received no code but after two failed attempts, Wellbrock read the code off of Hager’s phone and it allowed him to access the account. According to the statement of charges, once inside the email, Wellbrock did a quick scan and saw multiple emails to “multiple media members, coaches at other schools in multiple sports, and district information.” Along with game plans for varsity football and basketball, the emails included

correspondence with opposing coaches, injury updates, scouting reports, emails to administration and “contact with media regarding how there should be more coverage of varsity girls basketball and specifically Coach Hager.” According to the statement of charges, Hager did not provide any relevant information about the account when asked by Wellbrock. At one point, he allegedly said he had merged two Yahoo accounts together and that a “number of people had his logins.” An investigation by Tempe Union’s IT department revealed multiple correspondence between Hager’s district email and the WalterPayton12 account. Most of the emails from Hager’s district account contained attachments from Mountain Pointe’s Hudl account, which is used to game plan and watch film. Tempe Union officials say district employees witnessed hundreds of emails sent from WalterPayton12 to opposing coaches. However, only some of the emails were obtained as the account was shut down. According to the statement of charges, Hager met with human resources officials on Sept. 13 to discuss the findings of the investigation. After the review had concluded, Hager admitted to sending the emails. Hager has 10 days to request a formal hearing to reverse the district’s decision to terminate him. Should he respond within the time frame, his termination would be placed on hold until the end of the hearing. “I truly believe the decision we are making today is one where we are acting responsibly,” said Sandy Lowe, a Tempe Union board member.

The proposed center would mainly be home to the CARE 7 program, which was established in 1997 to provides “a continuum of care” to people in crisis, including violent crime. Its six different programs include a crisis response unit, case management and veteran’s services, counseling, high school youth specialists, trauma care, and victim help, according to Scharlau. The crisis response unit will also assess a violent crime victim’s health and mental needs and provide resources on-site or through referrals. “I do a lot of evictions and if I do an eviction and someone’s in crisis or they’re a family with kids and they don’t have any-

where to go, I call Care 7 and they come out and they take care of you. They do it,” founding chair member Karyn Lathan said. The CARE 7 Community Counseling and Victim Services Unit accompanies victims through the whole court process and provides counseling as seen fit, according to Scharlau. The unit also provides non-traditional methods as options, such as wellness and planning groups and “trauma-informed yoga.” While the program has been a part of Tempe for over 20 years, more programs and help, including a support dog, continue to be added as the program grows according to Scharlau.

“It would just make sense that each neighborhood would have a localized place because obviously that victim went there because they must live in the neighborhood. It makes sense to kind of keep that level of trauma at a minimum while they share the impact of what their experience had,” said one resident who asked not to be named. “It’s pretty obvious that if you have a one-stop-shop, more people are likely to actually report something,” Tempe resident Karen Crawford said. The Tempe Family Justice Commission is still continuing to work on the best way to approach City Council with the proposal for an advocacy center.

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former Mountain Pointe High School coach who gave opposing coaches information about the boys’ basketball and football programs has been fired. The Tempe Union High School District unanimously voted Wednesday afternoon to terminate Justin Hager, who was hired at Mountain Pointe in 2016 as the girls’ varsity basketball coach and an assistant coach for the varsity football team. An investigation by the district revealed that Hager had sent multiple plays, formations, injury reports and at one point a list of players who were ineligible to opponents of the school’s football and basketball programs using the anonymous email account walterpayton12@yahoo.com dating back to 2017. “The community is really hurt by the actions of this individual,” said Andres Barraza, a Tempe Union board member. “This report is troubling to say the least. Student trust is lost.” Tempe Union’s investigations started shortly after Mountain Pointe football coach Rich Wellbrock was notified by the coach at Faith Lutheran High School in Las Vegas that he had received emails detailing the Pride’s game plan. According to a statement of charges against Hager released by Tempe Union officials, this was the third instance in which Wellbrock was notified of the email account. The first came in November 2018, when a coach from Brophy College Prep had notified Mountain Pointe that information about the football program was being

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leaked. At the time, Wellb r o c k thought it was “assumed it was a disgruntled parent and thought it would stop when the season was over,” according to the statement of

Tempe victim advocates seek one-stop center BY AMANDA MONTINI Tribune Contributor

empe is one of the few surrounding cities in the Valley with no advocacy center for victims after violent crime and some residents want to change that. The Tempe Family Justice Commission is working on a proposal for a one-stop center that would cater to the needs of victims of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking and sex trafficking. The city provides all necessary resources for victims need, but the lack of a victims’ center makes getting help a challenge, according to commission member and CARE 7 manager Kristen Scharlau.

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Montessori Education Centre Principal Cassi Mackey, left and Head of School Tammy Whiting were ecstatic when they got word from the U.S. Department of Education about its Blue Ribbon designation. (Special to the Tribune)

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handler residents Kimberly Elliott and Andrew Hangartner are using their special pup to encourage people across the country to embrace the unique abilities of both humans and animals. The couple’s dog Josh is a Goldendoodle lives with cerebellar hypoplasia - an under-development of the cerebellum that controls all of his motor function. Elliott said it’s almost like an extreme case of vertigo as Josh cannot control his movement, and suffers from spasticity, clumsiness and lack of coordination. Elliott and Hangartner adopted the dog through a farm rescue in Mesa that was seeking foster homes for a group of three special needs Goldendoodles. “I saw his picture and story on Facebook one morning and I immediately reached out,” Elliott said, adding she fostered numerous dogs before. “Within about 24 hours of having him in our home, I looked at Andrew and I said, ‘you know, we’re going to have to keep this dog forever because he was just amazing.’”

The two will also pick him up and take him to his water bowl, in addition to handfeeding his breakfast and dinner. “We just built a routine with him,” Hangartner said. Josh will let the two of them know if he needs something by panting, making noises or slapping his paw. A few years ago, Elliott and Hangartner decided to Kimberly Elliott and Andrew Hangartner have a two-wheeled vehicle so Josh can move around outside a little easier. The Goldendoodle suffers from a condition that makes share Josh’s daily it almost impossible for him to walk without constantly falling down. (Kimberly Carrillo/ journey with the Staff Photographer) world – documentHangartner says Josh can get around ing the Goldendoodle with a man bun ridthe house fine because they have rugs ing around in his red basket, confidently that give him some traction. walking and running with his speciallyWhen Josh goes outside, Elliott and made device, traveling around meeting Hangartner keep a close watch on him people or just relaxing on the couch. or hold onto his harness to make sure he He quickly became an internet celebrity doesn’t fall. with over 91,000 followers on Instagram.

“I began receiving all these messages to my Instagram from people all over the world, Tanzania, Romania, Costa Rica, Austria, the Netherlands,” Elliott said. “They were inspired to foster, adopt or just recognize a dog with special needs.” “Then the messages began to change and people started opening up and telling me that Josh inspires them and they’re dealing with grief or depression, anxiety, addiction, a terminal illness or a condition like Josh’s,” Elliott continued. “People have really connected with him and they see a little bit of themselves in him.” The couple now Josh to inspire people to follow Josh’s example of living life to the fullest despite trying circumstances. They created the non-profit “Be Like Josh Foundation” a few months ago to celebrate dogs with special needs and educate people about the beauty of special abilities. Elliott, Hangartner and Josh are about to kick-off their very first “Josh tour” on Oct. 11. “A huge component of the Josh Founda-

strangers. Two admit interest in improv after attending a JesterZ show. While a handful of improv students can advance on to be JesterZ understudies and main stage performers and professionals in other forms of comedy, many students simply experience personal breakthroughs that help them cope with social anxiety and shyness. JesterZ Improv Theater owner Jef Rawls, left, watches his students Others take the classes perform. (Special to the Tribune) to develop work presentabrated her birthday at JesterZ, and a high tion skills and increase self-confidence. “If you’re looking for confidence, this is school junior. Each has a specific reason for taking the the place to get it,” said Rawls, a profesclass. For some, it is a desire to step out of sional actor for 23 years. “Some are held back in social situations by fear of being their comfort zone. Others say that while they feel relaxed judged by others, or they feel they don’t communicating with family and friends, know what to say. “The skills learned in improv trainthey are nervous and introverted around

ing help people conquer those fears and make them better conversationalists,” he added. “We can bolster someone’s voice to stand up and share in front of an audience. My goal is to provide tools to assist students in being awesome.” “I watched an improv show and saw where you really had to step out there and be vulnerable,” explained dietician and culinary chef Michele Redmond, who took her first improv class a year ago. “I started taking the classes to get over this self-talk I had about being judged. I was holding myself back because I was judging myself. I feel more connected with people than I ever did before,” she added. Improv differs from standup comedy. Standup comedians perform a rehearsed set of jokes and stories. Improv is live performances where characters and plots are created on the spot with no script or preplanning.

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en people sit in a semicircle at JesterZ Improv Theater in Mesa, listening intently to owner and improv professional Jef Rawls caution them about the critical voice within. “Don’t let your inner saboteur write rules that are not there,” Rawls says. The group has signed up for JesterZ’s eight-week Level 1 improv class. The course is designed to teach basic improvisational skills through different exercises and games. At the end of the eight weeks, students perform a showcase in front of a JesterZ audience. JesterZ has four levels of ascending classes. The Level 1 class is a diverse mixture of young and older students consisting of teachers, a restaurant worker, an IT specialist, a heating and air professional, an empty nester, a 17-year-old who cele-

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tion is going to schools,” Elliott said. “We have a Be Like Josh curriculum where we teach the kids to embrace all levels of abilities, first with Josh and then seeing that amongst each other and amongst their peers. “Josh’s challenge to the kids is to go out and make a new friend, genuinely make a new friend that’s different than you.” Elliott added, “We teach the kids that different is okay, kindness is cool and compassion and inclusion is the way to be like Josh. The couple’s goal for 2020 is to visit at least one school in every state. Elliott they also team up with shelters and rescues to make it an adoption event

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At JesterZ, audience members suggest different storylines and character names to the performers, who then act out the situation in the moment. JesterZ instructors only teach and promote clean comedy. Rawls believes improv is learning the art of reacting to others and listening with the eyes and responding to another’s body language.

as well as a Josh meet. The act of providing a foster home and later adopting a Goldendoodle with special abilities not only has made a substantial impact on the couple’s lives but on thousands around the world. “He’s helped us meet a lot of new people, a lot of special people have come into our lives,” Hangartner said. “When we’re out and about, a lot of parents with young children come up to us and want to meet Josh. They sense there’s something special about him. “All the love and kindness that has come into our house and our lives has been the best part for me at least.” Elliott added, “He’s taught me so much. It’s hard to articulate and it may even sound a little strange that an ani-

“Improv exaggerates reality,” he said. “There is comedy within truth, and truth comes from reality. To be funny, there has to be some foundation in truth so an audience can understand and relate to it. The trick of improv is to explore reality, then play with it.” Pairing the students in dyads, Rawls led them in a game where one pretends to hold a large basket while their partner reaches in to pull out imaginary items and then names them as quickly as possible.

mal can be so life-changing. For me, being his main handler and being his mouthpiece and connecting with the rest of the world, how they feel about Josh has just really softened me. “It’s softened all my edges. I’ve always kind of been a tough chick and Josh has rounded out all my hard edges and I’m grateful for that.” Information: belikejosh. org Despite his malady, Josh is a happygo-lucky dog whose owners find him an inspiration for anyone who deals with a disability. (Kimberly Carrillo/

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The exercise is designed to activate idea flow. “The more you can get ideas out without hesitation and self-criticizing, the better,” Rawls says. “When you’re able to pull many ideas at once, you have more choices to make better decisions. “And, what works in improv works in everyday life,” he continued. “You can take that same process and use it in business and in solving problems.” Rawls said improv teaches students

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Mesa officials and Hilon executives teamed up to turn the first shovelfuls of dirt as they broke ground Oct. 2 for the new Home2 Suites by Hilton Mesa Longbow Hotel. (City of Mesa)

hot breakfast, a business center and workspace areas. The area of northeast Mesa where the hotel will be built is rapidly growing. A nearby shopping center, Longbow Marketplace, was recently built and family entertainment center FatCats began construction earlier this year. There are currently eight other Home2 Suites in Arizona, but this will be the first built in this part of the Valley. “Look around, do a 360 assessment of

this piece of dirt. Obviously, we’re adjacent to a beautiful golf course, adjacent to the 202 freeway, adjacent to an amazing airport and to Boeing,” said Mesa Mayor John Giles. Concord Eastridge is a Scottsdale-based mixed-use real estate developer, which worked alongside Longbow Golf Course on this project. Green said they hope to see a large amount of business from visitors to the golf course due to their close proximity.

Green explained the project was also a community-focused effort. “This was absolutely a community outreach. We spent months and months reaching out and understanding the demands of the Falcon District. We read your comments on Nextdoor about finding hospitality options for relatives,” Green said. Mesa Councilmember David Luna, who represents District 5 that includes the Falcon Airport area where the hotel will be located, said residents have been asking for a hotel for “years and years” and that he is excited to see one finally come to the area. “I know that residents who live at Las Sendas, as well as Red Mountain Ranch, and throughout District 5, are truly excited about this wonderful hotel,” he said. Giles said the hotel will be in the “perfect location because of its proximity to one of the largest employers in Mesa, The Boeing Company. “Boeing has been begging for this for decades,” Giles said. Scottsdale-based Allen+Philip will be handling the architecture, while the Porter Brothers will be the general contractor

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Uncle Aldo’s Attic banks on vinyl’s popularity BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Tribune Staff Writer

esi Scarpone is the ultimate record collector. With more than 50,000 records in his home, Scarpone understands the joy of vinyl. “There’s a tactile sense to having something tangible in your hand,” Scarpone said. “If it’s on the computer, you can’t hold it or see it as well. On a CD, it’s all tiny.” Scarpone is banking on the vinyl revival with the opening of his Northeast Mesa store Uncle Aldo’s Attic at McKellips and Recker roads. There, he focuses on vintage vinyl from the 1950s to the 1980s. He also has a hearty collection of eighttrack cartridges, cassette tapes, Star Wars action figures, vintage videogames and vinyl accessories. Inside his showcase, he has a VHS of Let It Be, and bumper stickers from the Detroit radio station WRIF. Scarpone buys

Before Desi Scarpone opened Uncle Aldo’s Attic, he worked in motion picture industry. (Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune

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music as well. “Everyone loves it here,” he said. “I just

need more people to find out about it.” Scarpone was born in Arizona but relo-

cated to California to study film at UCLA. He spent 30 years in the film industry, working as a production supervisor at Universal Studios and a post-production supervisor for Disney. His credits include Murder, She Wrote; Providence; the Tinker Bell series and Planes. “I was in a division of Disney that closed down and I, and many others, were laid off,” he said. “I wanted to make movies here. You don’t have to be in California. The first thing I did was start a Kickstarter campaign that didn’t fare well. I was looking for money sources and that’s when I opened the store.” The bins of vinyl are filled with his doubles as well as those owned by collectors who rent space. “A lot of stuff does walk in, so that’s nice,” said Scarpone, who is planning record shows, too. “I can keep getting new

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Cassette Store Day presses rewind on analog BY SAMANTHA MOLINA Tribune Contributor

ecord Store Day’s sibling, Cassette Store Day, will sweep 100 music stores across the country next Saturday, Oct. 12, including three Arizona indie locales. Uncle Aldo’s Attic in Northeast Mesa, Stinkweeds in Phoenix and Weird Kid Records in Casa Grande will take part in the international celebration with countries like Japan, Germany and France. Founded in the United Kingdom in 2013, Cassette Store Day aims to increase awareness of the culture and to acknowledge the importance and impact of the vintage music format. Artists like the late Jay Reatard, the Michigan ska band Mustard Plug, Dr. Dog and Prince and the Revolution keyboardist Lisa Coleman will release exclusive cassettes for the event, Uncle Aldo’s Attic is celebrating for the first time this year. It has a wide selection of cassettes, including those by Prince and INXS. “It just kind of made sense to join in,” says store owner Desi Scarpone. “We already sell cassettes so why not get involved with the event. Because

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stuff to refresh my collection. “The base of the store is mine, just from my collections, doubles and triples. In California, there were swap meets every weekend. I spent 40 years buying records.” Patrons who come in the shop, which is named after Scarpone’s late Uncle Aldo, are invited to try out music on his turntables. “I want to make sure they’re happy and satisfied with their purchase,” he said. He’s willing to offer advice about re-

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for the project. Landstone Companies and Somera Capital Management are some of the partners on the project, while Quorum Hotels and Resorts will be operating the hotel. Matthew Kosednar, a senior architect and partner at Allen-Philp Architects, explained the design and architecture choices for the hotel. “It’s going to be keeping with the desert landscape design, it’s going to blend seamlessly with the golf course, and with the trails around here,” he said. Home2 Suites by Hilton was founded in 2010 and has since grown to almost 300

to simply clicking a download button,” he says. Scarpone says the store plans to celebrate by offering a 25 percent discount on cassettes. Stinkweeds will also discount cassettes for the event and offer a limited-edition T-shirt. Despite a decline in popularity after the rise of CDs, cassette sales and other analog formats are slowly making their way back into music lovers’ This official logo for Casette Store Day makes fun of the cassette’s death collections, says Weird and reminds people it’s not over for the once beloved product. (Special to the Tribune) Kid Records co-owner Jeffery Law. this is our first year participating, I don’t “This comeback of vintage formats like know what to expect. But I am excited to records and cassette tapes isn’t just a see who this event will draw in.” phase or a short-lived trend,” Law says. According to Scarpone, the store tends “They’ve always been around. We are to sell quite a few cassettes, especially just seeing more people realize the qualheavy metal. Customers who are inter- ity that modern formats like CDs and ested in the format tend to range in age streaming services isn’t all it’s cracked up from 16 to 40. to be.” “I think part of the appeal with casLaw also says he feels that cassettes are settes is being able to physically hold a way for audiences to show their loyalty your purchase in your hand as opposed and appreciation. cords and could talk endlessly about vinyl. Scarpone said 45s are “super popular,” but 78s have the best fidelity as the faster a record goes, the better it sounds. “When they start slowing it down to make money and add songs, it gets worse and worse,” he said. “They even have 16-speed, which is spoken word. They don’t care about fidelity.” Scarpone can attest for the popularity of the movie Bohemian Rhapsody, as Queen music is selling out the door. Music from the 1980s sells well, as he cassettes by

hotels across the United States. As for when the hotel will be opened, Kosednar said they expect the project to be completed in 12 to 14 months. Giles expressed his hope that the hotel will be ready for guests to check-in as soon as possible. “If we could get 12 months from now, we’d really appreciate that,” he said. “It’d be a great time to invite your aunts and uncles from Minnesota to come to Arizona.”

The new hotel near Longbow Country Club will have 111 rooms and a variety of amenities for guests. (City of Mesa)

acts like INXS and Aerosmith are novelties to kids. He has rare material like “World Destruction,” a collaboration between John Lydon, Afrika Bambaataa and producer/bassist Bill Laswell. A Nintendo NES sits just inside the door, along with an Atari system and Frogger. Contra—a video game series produced by Konami comprised primarily of shoot‘em-up games—is picking up. “I can’t keep Atari in the store,” he added. “You wouldn’t believe, though, how many young kids love games like Duck

“By streaming music or downloading songs online, you aren’t giving your money to musicians,” Law says “Artists get pennies, nickels and dimes.” Music fans can properly support their favorites by “making a physical purchase, whether it’s a tape, T-shirt or poster.” Law co-owns Weird Kid Records with his wife, Jessika Sandrowski. They say the store has a line up of activities to celebrate Cassette Store Day, from raffles and giveaways to mixtape competitions and cassette exchanges. “We plan on making the best of the event,” Law says. “We are most excited about getting people in here, hanging out with locals and supporting their favorite artists. I think that’s the goal for all the shops celebrating Cassette Store Day.”

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Uncle Aldo’s Attic, 6016 E. McKellips Road, Mesa, 480-218-1415, unclealdosattic.com Stinkweeds, 12 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix, 602-248-9461, stinkweeds.com Weird Kid Records, 1377 E. Florence Blvd., Suite 149, Casa Grande, 630-660-9166, weirdkidrecords.com

Hunt. They like it and it only works on a CRT television. You can’t use them on a flat-screen. I’m really surprised people are into that.” He is having a vintage record show at 9 a.m. Jan. 19, at his former location, 6024 E. McKellips Road, Mesa. Scarpone chalked his store up to one thing. “I just can’t throw stuff away,” Scarpone said. “That’s my problem.” Information: 480-218-1415, unclealdosattic.com

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Fallen warrior’s spirit lives on in scholarships BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Tribune Columnist

e was 22 years old when he left this mortal life, on a dusty road in the township of Yusafiyah, a region of Baghdad known as the Triangle of Death. The date was May 22, 2005. Sgt. Kenny Schall, Phoenix-born and Peoria-raised, was riding in his Army Humvee in the thick of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Let the record show that while this was Kenny Schall’s last day alive, his story has yet to end. His parents, Terri and John, his sister Jessica and his brother Matthew, and a patriotic group of Phoenix firefighters have made sure of that. Thousands of partygoers from around the Valley, attend a Hawaiian-themed charitable event known as “Get Leid For Kenny.” This year’s version, set for Oct. 18, will

be the eighth annual GLFK, to be hosted at Sunbar on Tempe’s Mill Avenue. Staged by an all-volunteer corps of Kenny Schall fans – most of whom never met this American hero – GLFK8 promises to raise in the neighborhood of $20,000 for the Sgt. Kenneth Schall Memorial Scholarship Fund and the United Phoenix Firefighter Charities. Terri Schall chokes up as she discusses Kenny and the 50 or so Valley students who have gone to college helped by the scholarship bearing his name. “There are no words to express how much this means to us,” says the proud mom, whose family also hosts an annual golf tournament memorializing Kenny. “I am so honored that Kenny’s not been forgotten. It’s an amazing thing that he’s touched so many people after the fact.” Kenny’s capacity to inspire traces back through a Phoenix firehouse, into his childhood in Peoria. A five-time medalist golfer at Centenni-

al High School, Schall became best friends with a kid named Troy Holtorf, who grew up to be a Phoenix firefighter. It was Holtorf who told Kenny’s story of sacrifice to Mario Martinez and Ben Lindquist, firefighters with a knack for charitable work. Lindquist, inspired by the story of a local kid who joined the Army in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, called Terri Schall out of the blue and explained the concept of Get Leid for Kenny. “She probably thought we were nuts,” said Lindquist. “I told her, “Hey, we’re going to do this party and give you a bunch of money for charity.’ But Terri did her research and people kind of liked the idea and here we are.” Over time, GLFK has grown from a shindig in Lindquist’s garage to touring musicians filling Sunbar with rock-n-roll, sponsors (including – full disclosure – yours truly) and about a thousand event-goers who will raise a glass to Schall this year.

“I just felt like I could really relate to Kenny’s story and we wanted to pay appreciation to him and everyone in the military, their service,” said Lindquist. “It’s become a kind of family.” In a time when social media can be toxic, GLFK has gone viral with an odd, positive twist. The event’s admission ticket is a unique t-shirt, which GLFKers have taken to wearing on vacations around the globe. Kenny fans have posted pictures of themselves and their t-shirts in the Cayman Islands, Cancun, Kauai, Telluride, Buckingham Palace – exotic places Sgt. Kenny Schall might have gone in his life post-Army. In this way, Schall’s story has transcended his grave in Arlington and those last moments on a dusty road in Iraq. “I know he’s proud of what we’ve done in his name,” says Terri Schall. “Kenny would be very proud and very humbled. He never wanted to be the center of attention … but I guess he has to take one for the team.”

hire 65 new police officers and 45 new firefighters. To top it off, Mesa’s violent crime rate is currently the lowest it’s been since 1963. WalletHub included Mesa in their list of Best Big Cities to live in. The ranking is based on affordability, economy, education and quality of life. Mesa ranks highest when it comes to affordability, boasting the second-highest rate of homeownership among large cities. Mesa has always been known as a great place to raise a family because we are affordable and have great schools. Now we have a booming economy and a high quality of life that puts us on the map with cities like Austin, San Diego and Minneapolis. Meanwhile, WalletHub also listed Mesa as one of the Best-Run Cities in America. They measured the effectiveness of city government using different metrics, including “comparing the quality of services residents receive against the City’s total budget.”

Mesa’s recently upgraded AA bond rating puts the city in the best financial position in the past 30 years. We have the third-lowest per capita spending in the state and don’t have a primary property tax or food tax. Mesa taxpayers have another reason to cheer for Spring Training baseball. Mesa has paid off both our baseball stadiums 13 years early! This will save the city more than $20 million. That’s a lot of peanuts and Cracker Jacks. Now, all revenue generated by Sloan Park and Hohokam Stadium is reinvested in the city rather than being used for payments. Most recently, CityLab ranked Mesa the fifth-fastest growing job market and third fastest-growing creative class in the nation. During the recession, Mesa strategically invested in infrastructure and didn’t wait for the economy to get better. We planned and persevered, which has paid off by attracting a “Who’s Who” of companies like Apple, Google and Boeing.

Mesa’s technology ecosystem continues to grow: • Over the summer, Google announced a 200-acre data center project in the Elliot Road Technology corridor. • AT&T’s expansion brought 500 new jobs. • Able Aerospace opened its latest expansion and now has more than 1,000 jobs. • SkyBridge is about to break ground on its first two buildings at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Stay tuned for the groundbreaking of Union at Riverview and ASU @ Mesa City Center downtown. As you can see, Mesa is safe, prosperous, fiscally sound, affordable and on the move. America’s 35th-largest city continues to earn top spots on many “best of” lists. I’m committed to keeping the momentum going and building a city we can all be proud of – even in the summer!

Summer was busy for Mesa city staffers BY MAYOR JOHN GILES Tribune Guest Writer

n the summer, Arizonans like to escape the heat with beach and mountain vacations. While many of us retreat to cooler climes, our dedicated staff at the city of Mesa never stop working. Over the summer, their collective efforts earned an array of national accomplishments. In case you missed it, here is a recap. Public safety is paramount to all of us in Mesa. Safewise named us the ninth-safest big city in the United States. They recognized Mesa as one of the fastest-growing cities in the country and commended us for making sure our public safety resources meet the changing needs of our community. They lauded our Crisis Intervention Team for addressing mental health issues, and the voter-approved public safety sales tax increase that will enable us to

John Giles is the mayor of Mesa.

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so far been a successful start to the 2019 season.

said. “As long as we are in the eight that’s all that matters.” Chandler begun the season tearing it up, outscoring opponents 258-28, remaining undefeated through the first five games of the season. Junior quarterback Mikey Keene stepped in to replace former quarterback Jacob Conover, who led the Wolves to three straight 6A titles from 2016-18. Through five games, Keene completed 81 of his 98 pass attempts for 1,268-yards and 11 touchdowns. Along with Keene, senior running back Daveon Hunter exploded onto the scene in his first season in Arizona. The Colorado transplant rushed for 551-yards and 14 touchdowns, while juniors Nicolas Nesbitt and Rodney Clemente, added 632 more yards on the ground with eight

Chandler High’s football program was announced as the top-ranked team in the first Open Division rankings released by the Arizona Interscholastic Association on Tuesday morning. (Pablo Robles/Staff Photographer)

ustin Stinson still recalls his first year playing football at Valley Christian like it was yesterday. Stinson was part of a freshman team that went winless in 2016. As a sophomore, the Trojans won just three games. “We wanted to change that right away,” Stinson said. “We wanted to be known as the guys who helped turn the program around. We started playing with a certain level of swagger. “It helped us get to where we are now.” Stinson and the rest of the 2020 class, along with new coach Kirk Sundberg, catapulted the Trojans from one of the bottomfeeders of the 3A Conference into a championship contender, in just one season. Valley Christian finished 9-4 last season and made it to the semifinals. The Trojans lost to eventual champion Northwest Christian, but it set them up for what has

in this league and some of those guys can do really good things.” At 6-foot-4, 200 pounds, Stinson has become Valley Christian’s special weapon on both sides of the ball and special teams. His versatility allows him to cover an opponent’s best player anywhere on the field. His physicality allows him to come down into the box to stop the run. So far this season, he is one of the team’s top tacklers with 12. He’s also tied for a team-high two interceptions with fellow senior Shane Haagsma. On offense, his frame helps Valley Christian spread things out. He is able to beat opposing defenders for jump balls or make a block downfield for one of the Trojans’ several players with big-play ability. He’s not afraid to take on a supporting role whenever he is on the field, even when he is getting scouted from several Division I programs.

They started 4-0 through the first four games of the season, outscoring opponents 194-35. It wasn’t until they ran against Northwest Christian that the Trojans lost their first game. But Valley Christian remains as one of the top teams in 3A, with an explosive offense and lockdown defense. There are playmakers all over the field for Valley Christian. The quarterback duo, Vinnie LaGatta and Jadon Hanzal, might be the best in the state, let alone the 3A Conference. Running backs Tony Gomez Jr. and Kaden Majercak are two bruising backs, while Tanner Canfield, Andrew Hanzal and Ben Somora, among others, create matchup nightmares for opposing defensive backs. Add Stinson to the mix and it's clear to see why the Trojans win some games with ease. “I think he is the best 3A corner,” Sundberg said. “That’s no knock on anyone else out there. There’s some incredible talent

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Justin Stinson, who has four Division I offers, has been called the best cornerback in the 3A Conference by his coach, Kirk Sundberg, and teammates around him. (Pablo Robles/Staff Photographer)

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Chandler tops AIA’s �irst Open Division rankings BY ZACH ALVIRA Tribune Sports Editor

handler High’s football program sits atop the first Open Division rankings, released Tuesday morning by the Arizona Interscholastic Association. Should the Wolves remain at the top, they will be the first-ever No. 1 seed in the newly-established playoff tournament, pinning the eight best teams from the 6A, 5A and 4A conferences against one another, for a true state champion. The rankings are comprised using the formula from MaxPreps, the leading entity in high school sports across the country. Record and strength of schedule are just two of the categories used by MaxPreps to rank each team. “We just let things take care of themselves,” Chandler coach Rick Garretson

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“He’s totally selfless,” Sundberg said. “I mean, you think about a guy who’s really the only guy on our team with multiple D1 offers but he’s as eager to get out there and block as a wide receiver as anyone else on the team.” Stinson has picked up offers from Abilene Christian, Northern Arizona, New Mexico State and South Dakota State. The offer from the Aggies was perhaps one with more meaning than the others, as it is where his father, Derrick, played running back for New Mexico State in 1987. “It would be cool,” Stinson said about the thought of playing where his father did. “I’m going out there on Nov. 1 for an

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touchdowns. Chandler topped 4A powerhouse Salpointe Catholic, in the rankings, who is also undefeated this season. But it will be a game short because an opponent from Texas canceled its matchup with the Lancers.

official (visit), so it will be fun to see what they have.” Stinson has plans to commit after the season, as he wants to see if he has any more offers come in. For now, he aims to perform his best both on the field and in the classroom. He also aspires to accomplish something in the weight room very few have done at Valley Christian. “I want to get on the board in the 1,000-pound club,” Stinson said, referring to the combined max weight lifts in a variety of exercises. Sundberg praised Stinson for his work in the weight room throughout the offseason, he motivates and leads the rest of his team. He refers to Stinson as a natural

Hamilton (6A), Pinnacle (6A) and Centennial (5A) round out the top five in the new Open Division rankings. “We challenge the boys every day in practice, mentally and physically,” Garretson said. “We prepare them day-byday so come Friday night, things are going well for them and we can perform at a high level.”

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leader and someone who gets things done at a high level, no matter what it entails. It’s for that reason Sundberg believes Stinson and the rest of the 2020 class will leave a strong legacy for the football program and school. That’s been a goal for Stinson since he stepped foot on campus for the first time in 2016. “I want to be remembered for changing the culture here,” Stinson said. “We have a college board. I want people to be able to look up and see my name and remember me for my hard work.” Valley Christian took on Yuma Catholic this past Friday, another contender for a 3A title. The Trojans’ schedule doesn’t get much easier from there, they finish the

regular season against four top quality opponents. Each player knows it will take their full effort to finish among the top teams in the 3A confrence and make a run at a title. But that’s something they’ve all become accustomed to in their time at Valley Christian. Everything they set out to do whether it be on the field, in the weight room or classroom is in honor of the school that means so much to them. “I love Valley Christian,” Stinson said. “I wouldn’t go to any other school even if I had a chance to. It’s a great school, with great Christian education. “There’s a great community around it that makes you feel like a family. You can tell we put God first in everything we do.”

Open Division Rankings (teams in yellow make the Open tournament)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Chandler (6A) Salpointe Catholic (4A) Hamilton (6A) Pinnacle (6A) Centennial (5A) Notre Dame Prep (5A) Sahuaro (4A) Campo Verde (5A)

9. Saguaro (4A) 10. Horizon (5A) 11. Canyon Del Oro (4A 12. Red Mountain (6A) 13. Desert Vista (6A) 14. Brophy (6A) 15. Cactus (4A 16. Queen Creek (6A)

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man has been shot, his wife is missing and his friends can’t make sense of what’s happened. That’s the story students of ChandlerGilbert Community College will tell this month when they stage “Rumors” on Oct. 10. Written by Neil Simon in 1988, the comedy is a classic farce full of shenanigans and hijinks. Characters �ight, �lirt and mistake each other as they attempt to unravel a strange mystery. Director Shalynn Reynolds said she wanted to �ind a script that could expose her young cast to the elements of a fastpaced farce. “I wanted to do something that would be fun – that would be a challenge for them,” she said. Several of the college’s veteran theatre students graduated last semester, so Reynolds needed to �ind a show with a relatively small cast of 10 actors to take on characters that include cheating politicians, eccentric socialites and clueless

Rehearsing for Neil Simon’s “Rumoprs” are Chandler-Gilbert Community College thespians, from left, James Milton, Amandha De Moraes and Kylan Tangermann. (Pablo Robles/Staff Photographer)

psychiatrists. “I’m super lucky,” Reynolds added. “I got a really great group of actors. I’ve been really spoiled.” “Rumors” was a hit when it opened on

Broadway in 1988 and ran for more than 500 performances. It won awards and was Simon’s �irst foray into the topsy-turvy structure of theatrical farces. The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright

told the New York Times he wrote the romp to cheer himself up during a dark period of his life. The show’s plot revolves around a dinner party that goes array after its host is found unconscious with a gunshot wound. As the guests start to arrive, they all poke and pry to �ind out what’s happened to their friend. “During the course of discovering it, all these other crazy things are happening,” Reynolds added. The madness continues escalating until the party guests �ind themselves being interrogated about what they know regarding their indisposed friend. “That’s where the comedy comes in,” Reynolds said, “trying to �igure out what has actually happened to the host of the party.” Early on in the rehearsal process, Reynolds had her cast complete exercises to get them comfortable around each other and acclimated to the script’s quick dialogue. The relationships between the charac-

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ack Busse knows the haunted house industry well. He practically grew up around Phoenix’s 13th Floor and Fe a r Farm. This year is Fear Farm’s 20th anniversary and it’s kicking it old school for the celebration. “Back in the day—quick history lesson—it was just one really huge corn maze and we decided to throw actors in there for fun,” Busse said. “People really loved it. Over the years, we

The Sanctum of Horror in Mesa offers spine-tingling thrills for Halloween cleebrations throughout October. (Special to the Tribune)

grew and we built the haunted house. Everybody’s favorite thing, though, was the haunted corn maze. We’ve brought it back for one year only. It’s an amalgamation of

everything that’s worked over the last 20 years—all of our favorite actors and characters and gags and scares.” Busse and his team try to mix up the

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Halloween destinations each year. At 13th Floor, a new production crew replaces the eight-year employees to give it a “new feel, look and vibe.” This year, classic monsters like Frankenstein, Dracula, werewolves and mummies are roaming the property. “I think it’s going to breathe new life into the haunted house,” he said. As for Fear Farm, The Plague is infected with zombies and interactive displays. The property owner is Busse’s great uncle, who sold it to 13th Floor Entertainment Group. The family leases the property now. “My entire life I had big goals and aspirations,” Busse said. “I wanted to go to medical school and be a doctor.” He decided it was too much work, and he wanted to do what he was good at: haunted houses. Absolutely. It’s been my entire life pretty much I had big goals and aspirations. Go to medical school and be a doctor.”

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ters are quite close and intimate, the director said, so she wanted the actors to be able to easily play off each other’s rhythm. Reynolds has been directing shows at the college for the last 10 years and was recently appointed as director of Chandler-Gilbert’s theatre program. Students have several performance opportunities throughout the school year, Reynolds added, which range from musicals to comedy shows. The production’s cast includes Adam Moreno, Liberty Milo, James Milton, Keiko Deaver, Jaden Martelli, and Kylan Tangermann. Four performances will be held on Oct. 10, 11 and 12 at the Chandler-Gilbert campus on Pecos Road. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. each night and Oct. 12 will also have a matinee at 2 p.m.

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He tossed that aside and got into the �ield of fright. “It’s pretty crazy looking back on the 20 years,” he said. “The industry has changed so much. It’s hard to put words to it. If you could describe it, it started as a small mom-and-pop family business and we really made it a staple of the Valley.”

Haunted house guide

The smell of candy corn is in the air and the season of shocks and horrors is upon us. Experience the thrills and cryptic stories that local haunted houses have to share with those who dare venture through, or just grab a pumpkin from a patch if scary isn’t your style. Listed here are some of the Valley’s best (scariest) attractions.

Sanctum of Horror

Those who enter the Sanctum of Horror enter the twisted mind of Lenore and relive her terrifying past. Navigate through an ancient graveyard and through St. Charlotte Asylum where the inmates have taken over. The only way out of this realm of horror is through Lenore’s cell, but beware of her terror. Sanctum of Horror, 6555 E. Southern Ave., Mesa, 480-200-8163, sanctumo�horror.com, various days and times through Nov. 2 $22, and $35 for fast passes.

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Virtual Terror. Attendees can purchase merchandise, a snack deal or a scaredycat care package upon arrival. Fast passes are also available for those eager to skip the long lines. Scarizona Scaregrounds, 1901 N. Alma School Road, Mesa, 480-444-2590, scarizona.com, info@scarizona.com various days and times to Nov. 2, tickets start at $15.

Fear Farm

Located on a vast 30 acres of land, Fear Farm invites guests to jump into one of their six main attractions, if they dare. Come with friends or family and enjoy the largest outdoor haunted attraction in town. Fear Farm, 2209 N. 99th Ave., Phoenix, 623-866-5378, fearfarm.com, info@fearfarm.com, various days and times to Nov. 2, $24.99-$32.99 for general admission,

$10 for a fast pass and $20 to skip the line.

13th Floor Haunted House

Welcome to Phoenix’s most horrifying haunted experience. Attempt to �ind your way out and away from the horri�ic nun, Mara in The Possession or �ight your way out of decayed town where the virus PL4-GU3 has taken over the remainder of its population within the Shadows. The 13th Floor may not be suitable for children 12 and younger. 13th Floor Haunted House, 2814 W. Bell Road, Phoenix, 602-456-2250, 13th�looraz.com, various days and times to Nov. 2, $24.99-$32.99 for general admission, $10 for a fast pass and $20 to skip the line.

Scarizona Scaregrounds

This year the Scarizona Scaregrounds features four haunted houses with Startled Darkness, Epic Fear, Slayer’s Slaughter House, Operation Zombie Storm and

The Fear Farm is one of many haunted houses in the Valley that offer some Halloween scares and good fun. (Special to the Tribune)

AZ Field of Screams

The AZ Field of Screams features a haunted corn maze that’s planted over a long-forgotten cemetery where the dead seek to raise terror on anyone who dares trespass. Also featured is a less spooky family maze and pumpkin patch where you can purchase your Halloween pumpkin. AZ Field of Screams, 5726 N. 75th Ave., Glendale, 602-999-3276, az�ieldofscreams.com, 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Oct. 2 to Oct. 31 $15-$25.

Jack & Jill’s Haunted Hill

This “psychological thriller” enters its eighth season in the Valley at a hilltop in Sunnyslope. Groups are sent into the 100,000-square-foot, two-story building and experience original theatrical effects and scenes from a live and story-driven cast. Other attractions include pool tables, a dance �loor, full-service bar and grill. Jack & Jill’s Haunted Hill, 3401 W. Greenway Road, Phoenix, jackandjillshauntedhill.com, various days and times to Oct. 31, $25-$35.

Terror in Tolleson

Nightmares turn into reality in Tolleson, with 20 new scare zones and themes. Escape the tortured asylum where deranged doctors test toxic waste on patients. Then try to survive the Zombie Apocalypse that follows. Terror in Tolleson, 8609 W. Preston Lane, Tolleson, terrorintolleson.com, 7 to midnight Friday to Saturday from Oct. 4 to Nov. 2, $14-$55.

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How to make your own wheat thins and hummus

ere’s to homemade all the way. If you love hummus, here is a recipe that you can whip up in just a few minutes. A great way to enjoy the hummus is it with my homemade wheat thins. Make these once, and you may never buy store bought again!

Easy hummus

ingredients: One 15-ounce can of chickpeas, drained, reserving 1 tablespoon of the liquid 1 garlic clove, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup Sesame Tahini (I used Joyva Brand)

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling ¼ to ½ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika Fresh parsley for garnish, optional

Directions: In a food processor, combine chickpeas with the liquid, garlic, lemon juice and sesame tahini. Puree to a thick paste. Scrape down sides. Add olive oil, salt and paprika and puree until smooth and creamy. Spoon into serving dish. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with parsley. Serve with crackers, pita chips or crudités. The hummus can be refrigerated for up to 5 days. Makes about 1½ cups.

Homemade wheat thins

ingredients: 1 1/4 cups whole-wheat flour 5 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon paprika, (Sweet or Hungarian paprika if possible)

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, chilled and cut into small pieces 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Salt and various seasonings for topping

Directions: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt and paprika. Add small pieces of cold butter. With electric beaters, blend butter and flour mixture together. (If mixing by hand, combine dry ingredients then cut in butter with a pastry blender or two forks.) Add water and vanilla. Mix well. Dough should begin forming into a ball. If necessary, add a little more water to bind. Divide the mixture in half and form into balls. On a lightly floured surface or piece of parchment paper, roll out the dough as thinly as possible, about 1/16th of an inch. Sprinkle with sea salt or other desired seasonings. Cut into 1 inch squares and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 400 degrees for about 7-8 minutes or until browned and crisp. (For extra crispy wheat thins, turn oven off and let wheat thins stay in oven for 2 hours or until oven cools down. When completely cooled, store in an airtight container at room temperature. Recipe makes about 5 dozen pieces. Watch my how-to video: jandatri.com/recipe

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Cool air brings chili and costume contests OCTAVIO SERRANO Tribune Staff Writer

n the Valley, there may not be crisp, falling leaves or cider mills to get into the fall spirit. The desert does boast the Schnepf Farms Pumpkin and Chili Party, Oktoberfests, balloon festivals and Day of the Dead. Check out our list of top fall events below.

Schnepf Farms Pumpkin and Chili Party

OCT. 1 TO OCT. 27 Schnepf Farms offers fun activities through Oct. like a 4-acre corn maze, a pumpkin patch, pig races and its famous chili. Don’t forget to enjoy a tasty burger or chili dinner after taking a spin on the farm’s train. Schnepf Farms, 24610 S. Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek, 480.987.3100, schnepffarms.com, various times, $22.

Tolmachoff Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Days

OCT. 2 TO NOV. 3 Tolmachoff Farms offers something for the whole family, including a pumpkin patch, a 6-acre corn maze, mini corn maze and haunted corn maze. Tolmachoff Farms, 5726 N. 75th Ave., Glendale, 602.999.3276,tolmachoff-farms.com, various times, $12.

Four Peaks Oktoberfest at Tempe Town Lake

OCT. 11 TO OCT. 13 For those looking to combine their love for beer and Oct. festivities, Four Peaks Oktoberfest fits the bill. People can enjoy their cold drinks with live music, carnival rides and wiener dog races. Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. Tempe, 480.350.8181, tempeoktoberfest.com, times vary, prices vary.

Goodyear Fall Festival

OCT. 19 Celebrate fall at the Goodyear Ballpark with 250,000 pieces of candy and the activities like a haunted house, costume contest, pumpkin patch and petting zoo. Costume contest is at 6:30 p.m. Goodyear Ballpark,

1933 S. Ballpark Way, Goodyear, 623.882.3120, goodyearbp.com, 5 to 9 p.m., free admission and parking.

Balloon Spooktacular

OCT. 25 AND OCT. 26 Experience more than 20 hot air balloons on display and passing out over 4,000 pounds of candy. The event will feature live music, food and beverage, and a free kids’ zone, where they can expend the energy from the candy. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, 480.270.5000, srfballoonfestivals.com, 5 to 9:30 p.m., $10-$15.

Halloween Spooktacular

OCT. 25 Trick-or-treat through Downtown Chandler with witches, goblins and ghosts. Scary pinatas, witches broom races and spooky carnival games like skee ball. Let the Halloween spirit take over on this spooky night. Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, Stage Plaza, 3 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, 480.782.2735, chandleraz.gov, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., free.

Dia de los Muertos Phoenix Festival

OCT. 27 Experience the famous Mexican holiday, Dia de los Muertos, at Steele Indian School Park. Guests can participate in mask-making, community altar, sugar skull decorating, and other activities. Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, diadelosmuertosphx.com, noon to 6 p.m., free admission.

Certified Local Fall Festival

NOVEMBER 2 Shop local and visit with more than 200 vendors and 30,000 attendees. Enjoy the culture that Arizona has to offer. Margaret T. Hance Park, 67 W. Culver St., Phoenix, 602.956.0909, localfirstaz.com, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., free admission.

Public Notices CITY OF MESA MESA, ARIZONA Jefferson Park Playground Improvements 306 S. Jefferson Avenue CITY OF MESA PROJECT NO. LF0328JEF-CDBG HUD PROJECT NO. IDIS-839 (FEDERALLY-FUNDED PROJECT – DAVIS BACON WAGES APPLY) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received until Thursday, October 31, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. All sealed bids will be received at Mesa City Plaza Building, Engineering Department at 20 East Main Street, 5th Floor, Mesa, Arizona; except for bids delivered 30 minutes prior to opening which will be received at the information desk, 1st floor, Main Lobby of the Mesa City Plaza Building. Any bid received after the time specified will be returned without any consideration. Bids will be publicly read in Conference Room 170, at 20 E. Main Street, Mesa, Arizona, at 1:30 pm on October 31, 2019. This contract shall be for furnishing all labor, materials, transportation and services for the construction and/or installation of the following work: Contractor shall furnish and install new playground equipment, site amenities, playground surfacing and concrete ADA ramps to the playground at Jefferson Park in Mesa, Arizona. This project is federally funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Federal labor standards, Davis-Bacon prevailing wages, and Equal Employment Opportunity regulations apply under the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 for Employment and Contracting Opportunities. Small, minority and/ or women owned businesses are encouraged to submit bids. The Engineer’s Estimate range is 200,000.00 – 220,000.00. For all technical, contr act, bid-related, or other questions, please contact Stephanie Gishey at stephanie.gishey@mesaaz.gov. Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this project (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, to assure that contract decisions are made in public, and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified above. Contractors desiring to submit proposals may purchase sets of the Bid Documents from ARC Document Solutions, LLC, at https://order.e-arc.com/arcEOC/PWELL_Main.asp?mem=29. Click on “Go” for the Public Planroom to access plans. NOTE: In order to be placed on the Plan Holders List and to receive notifications and updates regarding this bid (such as addenda) during the bidding period, an order must be placed. The cost of each Bid Set will be no more than $17.00, which is non-refundable. Partial bid packages are not sold. You can view documents on-line (at no cost), order Bid Sets, and access the Plan Holders List on the website at the address listed above. Please verify print lead time prior to arriving for pick-up. For a list of locations nearest you, go to www.e-arc.com. One set of the Contract Documents is also available for viewing at the City of Mesa’s Engineering Department at 20 East Main Street, Mesa, AZ. Please call 480-644-2251 prior to arriving to ensure that the documents are available for viewing. In order for the City to consider alternate products in the bidding process, please follow Arizona Revised Statutes §34.104c. If a pre-bid review of the site has been scheduled, details can be referenced in Project Specific Provision Section #3, titled “Pre-Bid Review of Site.” Work shall be completed within 130 consecutive calendar days, beginning with the day following the starting date specified in the Notice to Proceed. Bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form provided and be accompanied by the Bid Bond for not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid, payable to the City of Mesa, Arizona, or a certified or cashier's check. PERSONAL OR INDIVIDUAL SURETY BONDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. The successful bidder will be required to execute the standard form of contract for construction within ten (10) days after formal award of contract. In addition, the successful bidder must be registered in the City of Mesa Vendor Self-Service (VSS) System (http://mesaaz.gov/business/purchasing/vendor-self-service). The successful bidder, simultaneously with the execution of the Contract, will be required to furnish a Payment Bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, and the most recent ACORD® Certificate of Liability Insurance form with additional insured endorsements. The right is hereby reserved to accept or reject any or all bids or parts thereto, to waive any informalities in any proposal and reject the bids of any persons who have been delinquent or unfaithful to any contract with the City of Mesa.

ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk

BETH HUNING City Engineer

Published: East Valley Tribune Oct. 6, 13, 20, 2019 / 24562

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CITY OF MESA MESA, ARIZONA

CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA

DOWNTOWN FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2 MAIN STREET, MESA, ARIZONA CITY OF MESA PROJECT NO. CP0962CDBG HUD PROJECT NOS. 836 / 837 / 838 (FEDERALLY-FUNDED PROJECT – DAVIS BACON WAGES APPLY) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received until Thursday, October 31, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. All sealed bids will be received at Mesa City Plaza Building, Engineering Department at 20 East Main Street, 5th Floor, Mesa, Arizona; except for bids delivered 30 minutes prior to opening which will be received at the information desk, 1st floor, Main Lobby of the Mesa City Plaza Building. Any bid received after the time specified will be returned without any consideration. Bids will be publicly read in Conference Room 170, at 20 E. Main Street, Mesa, Arizona, at 1:00 pm on October 31, 2019. This contract shall be for furnishing all labor, materials, transportation and services for the construction and/or installation of the following work: Colonnade demolition and building façade improvements at 3 separate addresses in downtown Mesa The Engineer’s Estimate range is $160,000 to $200,000. For all technical, contract, bid-related, or other questions, please contact Donna Horn at donna.horn@mesaaz.gov. Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this project (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, to assure that contract decisions are made in public, and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified above. Contractors desiring to submit proposals may purchase sets of the Bid Documents from ARC Document Solutions, LLC, at https://order.e-arc.com/arcEOC/PWELL_Main.asp?mem=29. Click on “Go” for the Public Planroom to access plans. NOTE: In order to be placed on the Plan Holders List and to receive notifications and updates regarding this bid (such as addenda) during the bidding period, an order must be placed. The cost of each Bid Set will be no more than $20, which is nonrefundable. Partial bid packages are not sold. You can view documents on-line (at no cost), order Bid Sets, and access the Plan Holders List on the website at the address listed above. Please verify print lead time prior to arriving for pick-up. For a list of locations nearest you, go to www.earc.com. One set of the Contract Documents is also available for viewing at the City of Mesa’s Engineering Department at 20 East Main Street, Mesa, AZ. Please call 480-644-2251 prior to arriving to ensure that the documents are available for viewing. In order for the City to consider alternate products in the bidding process, please follow Arizona Revised Statutes §34.104c. If a pre-bid review of the site has been scheduled, details can be referenced in Project Specific Provision Section #3, titled “Pre-Bid Review of Site.” Work shall be completed within 120 consecutive calendar days, beginning with the day following the starting date specified in the Notice to Proceed. Bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form provided and be accompanied by the Bid Bond for not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid, payable to the City of Mesa, Arizona, or a certified or cashier's check. PERSONAL OR INDIVIDUAL SURETY BONDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. The successful bidder will be required to execute the standard form of contract for construction within ten (10) days after formal award of contract. In addition, the successful bidder must be registered in the City of Mesa Vendor Self-Service (VSS) System (http://mesaaz.gov/business/purchasing/vendor-self-service). The successful bidder, simultaneously with the execution of the Contract, will be required to furnish a Payment Bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, and the most recent ACORD® Certificate of Liability Insurance form with additional insured endorsements. The right is hereby reserved to accept or reject any or all bids or parts thereto, to waive any informalities in any proposal and reject the bids of any persons who have been delinquent or unfaithful to any contract with the City of Mesa. BETH HUNING City Engineer ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, Sept 22, 29, Oct 6, 2019 / 23972

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking a qualified firm or team to act as the Construction Manager at Risk for the following: HOHOKAM STADIUM REPAIRS 1235 N. CENTER PROJECT NO. CP0935 The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CM@Risk) to provide PreConstruction Services assistance and complete Construction Services as the CM@Risk for the Hohokam Stadium Repairs Project. All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services are invited to submit their Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The following is a summary of the project. The required tasks will be reviewed with the selected CM@Risk and defined to meet the needs of the project as part of the contract scoping. This project will include design and construction of Hohokam Stadium Repairs (1235 N. Center). The City of Mesa owns the existing Hohokam Stadium, which the Oakland A’s currently occupy. The A’s utilize the facility for spring training. The design phase of this project has begun with 30% plans anticipated by the end of October 2019, 60% plans by the end of December 2019, and 100% plans by MidFebruary 2020. The construction phase of this project will begin on or before May of 2020. Due to the Spring Training schedule the Hohokam Stadium repairs must then be complete on or before December 31, 2020. This project involves extensive structural repairs of existing facilities, not construction of a new stadium and training facilities. The construction phase may involve early procurement package(s) and/or multiple construction packages as required to meet the project schedule requirements. The estimated construction cost is 2,200,000. The total estimated project cost is $2,800,000. A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on October 3, 2019 at 8:00 am at the Hohokam Stadium, 1235 N. Center St., Mesa, Arizona. At this meeting, City staff will discuss the scope of work and general contract issues and respond to questions from the attendees. Attendance at the pre-submittal conference is not mandatory and all interested firms may submit a Statement of Qualifications whether or not they attend the conference. All interested firms are encouraged to attend the PreSubmittal Conference since City staff will not be available for meetings or to respond to individual inquiries regarding the project scope outside of this conference. In addition, there will not be meeting minutes or any other information published from the Pre-Submittal Conference. Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this project (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, to assure that contract decisions are made in public, and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified below. RFQ Lists. The RFQ is available on the City’s website at: http://mesaaz.gov/business/engineering/construction- manager-at-risk-and-job-order-contracting-opportunities. The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter, plus a maximum of 10 pages to address the SOQ evaluation criteria (excluding resumes but including an organization chart with key personnel and their affiliation). Resumes for each team member shall be limited to a maximum length of two pages and should be attached as an appendix to the SOQ. Minimum font size shall be 10pt. Please provide eight (8) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy (CD or USB drive) of the Statement of Qualifications by October 9, 2019 at 2:00 pm. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications. The City is an equal opportunity employer. Delivered or hand-carried submittals must be delivered to the Engineering Department reception area on the fifth floor of Mesa City Plaza Building in a sealed package. On the submittal package, please display: Firm name, project number, and/or project title. Firms who wish to do business with the City of Mesa must be registered in the City of Mesa Vendor Self Service (VSS) System (http://mesaaz.gov/business/purchasing/vendor-self-service). Questions. Questions pertaining to the Construction Manager at Risk selection process or contract issues should be directed to Stephanie Gishey of the Engineering Department at stephanie.gis hey@mesaaz.gov. BETH HUNING City Engineer ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk Published East Valley Tribune, Sept 29, Oct 6, 2019 / 24320

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SMALL CLAIMS PUBLICATIONS SUMMONS AND NOTICE Case No 19SC563 STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, SHAWANO COUNTY Plaintiff(s) HEIGHTS FINANCE 2605 W College Ave, 2605 W College Ave, Appleton WI 54914. Defendant(s) Noel Joy & Eric Johnson 164 N. 74th St. #2071, Mesa, AZ 85207 Publication Summons and Notice of Filing TO THE PERSON(S) NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT(S): You are being sued by the person(s) named above as Plaintiff(s). A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. The lawsuit will be heard in the following Small Claims court: Shawano County Courthouse Telephone Number of Clerk of Court: 715-526-9347 Courtroom/Room Number: 311 North Main St, Shawano State Wi Zip 54166 on the following date and time: Date: 10/28/19 Time: 1:00 p.m. If you do not attend the hearing, the court may enter a judgment against you in favor of the person(s) suing you. A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. You may have the option to Answer without appearing in court on the court date by filing a written Answer with the clerk of court before the court date. You must send a copy of your Answer to the Plaintiff{s) named above at their address. You may contact the clerk of court at the telephone number above to determine if there are other methods to answer a Small Claims complaint in that county. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 715-526-9347 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. Signature of Plaintiff/Attorney Wendy Ganzen Date: 10/2/19 920-733-1264 Published: East Valley Tribune, Oct. 6, 2019 / 24570

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Notification is given that Sunflower Bank, National Association, 1400 16th Street, Denver, CO 80202 has filed an application with the Comptroller of the Currency on September 26, 2019 as specified in 12 CFR5 for permission to establish a branch office in the vicinity of 355 E. Germann Road, Gilbert, AZ 85297. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file comments in writing with the licensing manager at the Director for District Licensing, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Western District Office, 1225 17th St., Ste. 300, Denver, CO 80202 or to we.licensing@ace.treas.gov, within 30 days of the publication of this notification. Published: East Valley Tribune, Oct. 6, 2019 / 24429

Sprint is proposing to install new wireless telecommunications antennas on an existing building located at 2400 East Missouri Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85016. The new facility will consist of the collocation of antennas at a top height of +/- 15 feet above ground level on a 14-foot block wall. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending such comments to: Project 6119003660 - MRH EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403, or via telephone at (785) 760-5938.

CIVIL COMPLAINT AND SUMMONS CASE NUMBER CC2019101273RC Maricopa County Justice Courts, Arizona San Tan Justice Court, 201 E. Chicago St. #102, Chandler, AZ 85225. 602-372-3400 BURNETTA L COTTO PO BOX 7206 MESA, AZ 85216 (480)416-1956 Plaintiff(s) Dianna Lindenfelser 9739 E Empress Ave. Mesa, AZ 85208. 480-984-9414 Defendant(s) NOTICE AND SUMMONS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): You are directed to answer this complaint within TWENTY (20) DAYS by filing a written ANSWER in the court named above. If you do not answer or defend, you run the risk of having a judgment entered against you for the amount of plaintiff's claim, plus court costs. A filing fee must be paid at the time your answer is filed. If you cannot afford to pay the required fee, you may request that the Court either waive or defer the fee. Date: 5/20/19 Clerk: JB (SEAL) PLAINTIFF'S CLAIM This Justice Court has venue because -The debt, or cause of action, or the incident that resulted in this claim, occurred in this precinct at the following location: n/a $3500 is the total amount owed me by defendant because: Defendant(s) Dianna Lindenfelser neglected to return my deposit within the 14 days per landlord/tenant Act Article 2 33-1321 (item D & E or 33-1341.) Nor has she given me a written explanation on why she didn't do so. Security deposit of $1050.00 I gave Dianna a written notice to vacate premises at 7932 E. Milagro on June 3, 2016. The written noice was given to her with the rent the 3rd of May 2016. I requested her to send the deposit refund to my P.O. Box 7206 Mesa, AZ 85216. I even thanks her for giving me the opportunity to reside in their home for the last 1 1/2 years. (see further items on file) Date: May 20, 2019 /s/ Burnetta L Cotto, Plaintiff Published: East Valley Tribune, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019 / 24440

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA No. PB2019-092223 In the Matter of the Estate of: KIM MARIE McCAFFERTY Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN that Saundra L Hughes has been appointed as the personal representative of the estate of KIM MARIE McCAFFERTY. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of the notice or within sixty (60) days after mailing or other delivery of this notice, whichever is later, or the claims will be forever barred. See A.R.S 14-3303 and 143308. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the personal representative at the address below. Saundra L Hughes 995 E Runaway Bay Place Chandler AZ 85249 PUBLISHED: East Valley Tribune, Sept 1, 15, 22, Oct. 6, 2019 / 23140 / 24630

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