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12 painful weeks later, Mesa boy returns to school BY JORDAN HOUSTON Tribune Staff Writer

cott McKenzie’s life changed forever on July 20. The 11-year-old Mesa boy, described by his parents as curious and active, was watching his dad repair a neighbor’s truck fuel tank in their driveway. Scott made his way to the back of the truck when things went awry. “We were �inishing up and there were some fuel vapors that leaked out of the tank and were in the back of the truck,” said Charlie, Scott’s father. “When you weld, it creates heat,” he continued. “There was immediately a �lash �lame and it exploded the tank – it happened so quickly.” In a matter of seconds, Scott’s clothes were on �ire and his hair was gone. “I remember in the ambulance I felt super cold and I was terri�ied,” Scott recalled. “I thought my face was going to be weird.” It wasn’t until staff at the Arizona Burn Center told Charlie and his wife Sandee their son needed to be sedated for several weeks, they realized the severity of his injuries. Scott was suffering from third- and seconddegree burns – which require medical atten-

Twelve weeks after he was horribly burned, 11-year-old Scott McKenzie of Mesa returned to school and during a “re-entry ceremony” at Hermosa Vista Elementary, he got a knowing hug from Robert Gibson, a burn victim himself who now helps young burn victims get readjusted to normal life after prolonged hospital stays. (Pablo Robles/Tribune Staff Photographer)

tion and skin grafts – on 50 percent of his body. Forty-two miraculous days later, Scott was back at home. Last week, he was ready to head to school. Scott joined his �ifth-grade class on Oct. 14

at Hermosa Vista Elementary School for a “reentry ceremony.” The entire grade sat on the media center

least $66 million and whose construction will wreak havoc on traf�ic in its path, no matter which route is chosen. But long-term, “we will recover that $60 million. This is an investment in our next bucket of water,’’ Brady said. Mesa would be building a pipe system to deliver treated ef�luent from the Northwest Mesa plant to a hookup with the Gila River Indian Community’s pipeline near Baseline and Recker roads. A map shown during at least two Mesa City Council study sessions plots the pipeline heading south along Val Vista Drive until it takes a sharp turn and heads east along Baseline Road. Jake West, Mesa’s water resources director, said of�icials will study the issue for at least a

year before determining the best alignment. Selecting the best route is more complicated than it might seem, he said, because of the need to negotiate the labyrinth of underground utilities and other potential obstacles. “This is just an illustration. We have no idea where the alignment is,’’ West said. “We’re just in the beginning of an alignment study to make it as successful and economically done as possible.’’ The route’s eventual selection will help city of�icials �ine-tune the projected cost. But West is convinced the pipeline is absolutely necessary to assure the city’s long-term needs.

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City envisions a $66M pipe as a lifeline to SE Mesa

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deal with the Gila River Indian Community could deliver billions of gallons of drinking water to southeast Mesa, fueling the area’s development in exchange for billions of gallons in ef�luent. “It’s our next pocket of water,’’ City Manager Chris Brady said. “It’s going to be our lifeline for the future expansion of southeast Mesa.’’ While the deal would help both parties – with the Native American community receiving water for irrigating crops and Mesa receiving drinking water at a cut-rate price – there is a catch. It’s an eight-to-10-mile pipeline, costing at

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State not planning for future, Crow warns EV leaders BY KEVIN REAGAN Tribune Staff Writer

rizona State University President Michael Crow warned Chandler community leaders they need to hold themselves accountable for how unprepared the state’s workforce is for the future. “We have big issues in Arizona,” Crow said at a talk sponsored by the Chandler Chamber of Commerce last Thursday at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. “We grow and we think that’s economic growth – that’s not a sustainable economy.” Crow, who has been leading ASU for the last 17 years, ticked off many achievements the university reached during his tenure; more students, more programs, more degrees. The number of undergraduates annually earning engineering degrees has grown by about 15,000 over the last decade. But these successes won’t matter much, Crow advised, in a rapidly-changing economy. “We’re doing fantastically well for the past economy and not well for the future economy,” the president said, “because we do not have a workforce which is adaptable enough.”

Technological automation will replace low-skill workers, he warned, and these displaced individuals will need access to post-secondary education. Better graduation rates, more investment in education and greater accountability from policymakers were all goals Crow set out before the large crowd of Chandler business leaders. “There’s nobody thinking through what the economy needs to be because they believe the economy solves itself,” Crow said. “Which it does – assuming you have an educated workforce.” Sporting his signature crimson-colored tie, the 64-year-old president made his appearance in Chandler shortly before jumping on a plane to Texas to solicit donations. He’s earned a national reputation as a crafty innovator, someone who shifted the university’s status from party school to research hub. ASU now regularly makes lists of the most innovative universities in the country. But the university is essentially alone, Crow said, because the rest of Arizona does not yet have the same innovative mindset. In the aftermath of the Great Recession in 2008, state funding for Arizona’s three public universities shrunk and tuition more than doubled. The state now ranks near the

ASU President Michael Crow address business leaders at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. (Pablo Robles/ Tribune Staff Photographer)

bottom for how many residents between 25 and 34 hold a bachelor’s degree. The Arizona Board of Regents predicts the state will soon experience a decline in college graduates, estimating only 17 percent of today’s ninth-graders will earn a bachelor’s degree by 2028. Terri Kimble, president of the Chandler Chamber of Commerce, said her organization partners with local school districts and strives to attract highly-educated residents to the community.

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EVIT superintendent barred from his campuses BY JIM WALSH Tribune Staff Writer

ast Valley Institute of Technology Superintendent Chad Wilson may have survived an indictment, but a twist in the law is preventing him from doing his job. Wilson, 49, who was indicted on charges stemming from his tenure at Apache Junction schools superintendent, lost his fingerprint clearance card when he was arraigned in Pinal County on theft and misuse of public monies charges. As a result, he can’t be on EVIT’s campuses. Kevin Koelbel, legal services advisor for EVIT, said the theft charge specifically prompted the state Department of Public Safety to suspend Wilson’s clearance card. “It’s a requirement of his contract that he has one,’’ Koelbel said. “He can’t do his job without it. It’s a condition of his job.’’ The issue forced Wilson to go on vacation until his appeal is heard by the Arizona Board of Fingerprinting, he said. “We are all operating under the assumption that it will be re-instated,’’ Koelbel

said – in part because the EVIT governing board has removed Wilson from handling the district’s finances, arranging for an administrator from a Tucson vocational school to handle that job. Stefan Swiat, a spokesman for the state Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman, said that Wilson’s card is invalid but that his certification as an educator is intact. Swait said the state Board of Education has the authority to remove Wilson’s certification after conducting a hearing, but he is not aware of any state action against Wilson. “It means to me that he is in a sort of limbo,’’ Swiat said. Wilson was hired as an assistant superintendent during the administration of longtime EVIT Superintendent Sally Downey, but he ended up replacing her, first as interim superintendent after Downey’s ouster and later as full-time superintendent. The allegations against Wilson center on $133,223 in payments to Apache Junction administrators during a five-year period, from 2012 to 2016. Those payments were not authorized

by the Apache Junction Governing Board, according to an Arizona Auditor General’s Office report. The $126,000 in “performance payments’’ went to 11 to 15 administrators, while another $3,880 was spent on “professional development instruction,’’ and $2,550 was spent on paying three administrators to attend athletic events on Friday nights. Wilson himself received $480 in unauthorized payments, according to the Auditor General’s report. Despite the indictment and the case pending in Pinal County Superior Court, the EVIT board voted to retain Wilson but put additional financial safeguards in place. Attorney Mark Kokanovich, who is representing Wilson, said his client was to appear last Friday before the state fingerprint board and seek immediate reinstatement, noting the EVIT Governing Board wrote a letter of recommendation on his behalf. “We respect the process and we are convinced he’s innocent, Kokanovich said. “He has an unblemished record.”

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At one point during the fifth grade assembly at Hermosa Vista last week, Scott began removing his bandages so his classmates could see his injuries and better understand what happened to him.. (Pablo Robles/Tribune Staff Photographer)

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floor to listen to Scott and hospital staff tell his story. “It has been proven by research that children supported in their return to school and that have an opportunity to answer questions are able to transition better into the school system and experience less bullying,” explained Lori Janik, Arizona Burn Foundation director of client care services. The purpose of re-entries, Janik continued, is to not only provide a smooth transition for survivors but also to educate their peers about burns and fire safety. Scott’s re-entry was coordinated by foundation social workers assisting Scott’s family with the social and emotional aspects of recovery, as well as Valleywise Health staff. The volunteers prepared a slideshow documenting Scott’s recovery and incorporated interactive demonstrations. Several of the students had opportunities to try on replicas of Scott’s bandages, garments and splints. “We couldn’t have been happier,” said Sandee. “We felt like they educated the kids and they got to see what Scott looks like under the bandages, so they’re not so curious.” “That way he’s not bombarded with questions at school,” she added. Scott was placed in a medically induced-coma for around two weeks following the fire to be given fluids and was monitored with a breathing tube.

Severe fluid loss is one of the greatest problems following major burn injuries, Charlie explained. “There’s tons of fluid loss because the body’s response is to push the fluids to burned areas,” he said. “And a side effect of that is swelling, which can block breathing airways.” “Burns are a progressive injury,” he continued. “Day 1 is different than day 3, which is different than day 5 – and they don’t fully know how severe the burn is until around 5-to-6 days into it.” Scott remained in the intensive care unit for three-and-a-half weeks, and underwent daily dressing changes and grafting surgery. Once moved to the upper floors, he began active physical and occupational therapies. Re-learning how to walk was one of the many obstacles he faced. “It’s crazy to see your child, who a month ago was playing flag-football, now needs a walker to get down the hall,” said Charlie. During many hours of painful dressing changes and sleeping in uncomfortable splints, Scott told the East Valley Tribune, music therapy helped him get through tough times. “They have a music therapist and she comes in and plays music for you,” he said. “She comes in during the dressing changes and helps distract you.” For now, Scott will continue physical therapy twice a week and occupational therapy multiple times weekly. The biggest concern, his parents said,

Scott waits while adults at Hermosa Vista Elementary set the stage with his fifth grade classmates for a “re-entry ceremony” aimed at minimizing chances he’d be barraged later on by questions from other students. (Pablo Robles/Tribune Staff Photographer)

is bringing back the function of his hands. “The night of the accident, the doctor told us to plan on a minimum of one day spent in the hospital for every one percent of his body burned,” said Charlie. “So, for a 50 percent burn, you can plan on 50 days.” “But we got out early and didn’t have any major complications,” she added. “We attribute that to answered prayers from people around the world.” If there is one takeaway for Charlie and Sandee, it’s they want to encourage parents to educate themselves on fire safety. Every day, over 300 children from ages 0 to 19, are treated in emergency rooms for burn-related injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and two children die as a result of burn trauma. Younger children are more likely to gain injuries from scald burns caused by hot liquids or steam, while older children

are more likely to experience injuries from flame burns. Some tips the CDC offers include maintaining smoke alarms on every floor in homes, as well as monthly tests to ensure they are working. Safe cooking practices are also advised, such as never leaving food unattended on the stove. The department encourages everyone to set their water heater thermostats to 120 degrees Fahrenheit or lower in case small children can’t get away from water that’s too hot. As for Scott, he said he is excited to be back with his friends in school and learn math. “We just couldn’t be prouder of him and his character,” said Sandee. “He’s a survivor and he’s going to be an ambassador for survivors.”

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Rising rents straining on domestic violence shelters BY KEVIN REAGAN Tribune Staff Writer

dvocates working with domestic violence victims say an increasing lack of affordable housing in the East Valley is creating a barrier for clients to get back on their feet. My Sister’s Place, a 30-bed shelter located near Chandler, is often at full capacity and rooms tend not to stay vacant for long, according to Dawn Curtis, the facility’s senior program manager. “If we have a room for open, it’s usually just for maybe 24 hours,” she said. The shelter offers a wide range of services for clients fleeing from abusive relationships. Caseworkers are on standby to help them obtain welfare benefits, file restraining orders and apply for jobs. But finding a place for clients to go after leaving the shelter is a challenge, Curtis said. The average two-bedroom in the Valley can cost more than $1,000 per month to rent. To afford the deposit and first month’s rent, clients are increasing-

ly depending on shelters like My Sister’s Place as a safety net. “They have to stay here longer to save money to get into those places,” Curtis added. The Phoenix area currently has the fastest-growing rents in the country, according to HotPads, with the median rent increasing by nearly 7 percent since 2018. The National Low Income Housing Coalition estimates that East Valley residents have to earn at least $20.63 per hour in order to afford a two-bedroom rental. Clients at My Sister’s Place typically can’t find anywhere to live in Chandler or Gilbert, Curtis said, and must go to central Phoenix for rentals they can afford. Unaffordable housing is burdening victims of domestic violence all across the state, according to the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence. Tasha Menaker, the coalition’s co-chief executive, said this statewide trend is jeopardizing the safety of survivors.

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“As housing becomes less and less affordable, we are putting survivors in precarious situations and increasing the likelihood that survivors will return to abusive partners in order to avoid homelessness,” Menaker said. Maricopa County utilizes a central hotline victims that can call looking for a shelter. The caller is screened and then referred to an open shelter that’s far away from their prior residence. Facilities like Autumn House in the Mesa area reports their daily occupancy to the county hotline, but the 20-bed shelter often doesn’t have any room. “We are full all the time,” said Sonya Underwood, Autumn House’s program manager. Finding affordable housing for clients has become the shelter’s biggest barrier, Underwood added. There are other organizations that can help with rental assistance, but getting these benefits can be competitive. “We are all fighting for the same spaces,” Underwood said. Clients can stay at Autumn House for up to 120 days, which is not always long

enough for them to get all the services they need. Some clients are unemployed or struggling with mental health issues – making it harder for them to save enough money to find a place of their own. The demand for shelter space has become a bit of double-edged sword, Underwood added. “It’s great that we are getting people out of their situation,” she said, “but it’s unfortunate that we are unable to service as many people that are in need of that shelter.” Organizations have begun shifting to a mobile model of service for domestic violence victims. Caseworkers are going out into the community and helping clients before they need to seek refuge in a shelter. This type of engagement is successful in some situations, Curtis added, yet she worries that the present economic landscape will force clients to stay in unsafe places. “Because there’s a lack of affordable housing, they probably end up living with people that really aren’t very good for them,” Curtis said.

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Audit slams state regents’ lease practices BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

he Arizona Board of Regents is leasing out property for commercial use without proper oversight and with only limited transparency, creating a “risk of inappropriate use of public resources,’’ according to a new audit. The sometimes-blistering report by the Auditor General’s Office found a lack of written guidance for real estate policies, “increasing the risk of not ensuring that use of its property benefits Arizona and the universities.’’ That includes any sort of guidance on how universities should document the economic and tax impacts of its policies. And what all that means is that the board “risks approving commercial lease agreements that allow a public resource to be used primarily for private benefit.’’ The report also found what auditors

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Mesa would be trading 13,400 acre-feet of effluent, or a staggering 4.4 billion gallons, for 10,700-acre-feet of Central Arizona Project water, or 3.5 billion gallons. “I think it would be a wise investment,’’ West said. Although no vote was taken, the Mesa City Council appeared to support the recommendation of water officials to make the pipeline a top priority as part of $263.5 million in projects for the next three years as part of a capital improvement plan. The next step will be deciding how to pay for it – with a combination of bond issues and funds from the city’s enterprise fund, a likely solution. The effluent would begin its journey at the Northwest Wastewater Treatment plant near Dobson Road and the Loop 202 and travel through the new underground pipeline to the southeast corner of the city. The billions of gallons in Central Arizona Project water come in the form of water credits allotted to the Gila River Indian Community. The Native American community has not used the credits because it has no way to get water to their area, West said. “It’s cheaper than other sources of water out there,’’ West said, because of federal subsidies available to Native American communities. Brian Draper, Mesa’s water resources manager, said the cost savings are signifi-

concluded was the possible misspending of millions of dollars by the University of Arizona in its three lease agreements with Campus Research Corporation, a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization affiliated with UA to operate, manage and sublease properties. “Contrary to public records laws, UA failed to retain records of its public activities related to overseeing ABOR’s master lease agreements with the CRC,’’ wrote Auditor General Lindsey Perry. She specifically said the university could not demonstrate that the UA president had provided written approval of CRC’s budget as required. Instead, the university relied on the CRC’s board to approve its own budget. “As a result, the CRC spent an estimated $38.1 million without written approval,’’ the report states, spending that was “shielded from the public.” Perry said this was not in compliance

cant. He said another city recently spent $10,000 per acre-foot for Central Arizona Project water while the Indian Community’s water would cost only $52 per acrefoot. Draper said the water supply is especially critical for southeast Mesa because it falls outside the Salt River Project’s eastern boundary, the Eastern Canal. He said Mesa uses Salt River Project water to the west of the Eastern Canal and treated Central Arizona Project water east of the canal. SRP still provides electrical service to east Mesa, a vital component of its explosive growth in data centers located in the Elliot Road Technology Corridor as well as rapidly growing communities like Eastmark. “Without this water, we will be maxed out in the next couple of years on the Central Arizona Project water,’’ Draper said. Eventually, when the pipeline is built and the Gila River water is added to the supply, it will represent about a third of the city’s supply of Central Arizona Project water, he said. “They have the rights to the water but they can’t get it to their land,’’ Brady said of the Gila River Indian Community. With the water exchange, “we’ll be able to get more water at a much cheaper rate.’’ The pipeline represents an attempt by Mesa to plan for the future, Brady said, realizing that “we know we are going to need this water at some point.’’ West said the additional water would

with public records laws. “Additionally, contrary to the master lease agreements, the CRC inappropriately advanced $3.9 million generated at one property to another property, including approximately $1 million that the CRC advanced to the other property in fiscal years 2017 and 2018, instead of paying rent to UA,’’ she wrote. John Arnold, the regents’ executive director, responded that the findings are, in essence, old news. He said that new policies became effective last December – three months after a legislative panel voted to have Perry’s agency review the leasing practice. Arnold said the new policy now spells out the factors the board will consider in making future lease decisions and provide “flexibility’’ for the universities. But Perry said her staff found those new policies wanting. For example, she said, the policy re-

quires lease rental rates to reflect fair market value. But she said there is no written guidance on how to determine that. She also found similar flaws in how universities document the economic and tax impacts or even specifying the documentation required. “Without that written guidance, she said, the regents could receive “inconsistent information’’ from the universities “to evaluate whether a proposed commercial lease agreement provides the maximum benefit for the university and the state and does not use a public resource primarily for private benefit.’’ Arnold took issue with the recommendations by auditors about how the universities should make decisions about the benefits of leasing out their properties, including economic development. He called those “inappropriate’’ for a

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One possible route for the pipeline would be down busy Val Vista Drive to Baseline Road, where it would head east. (City of Mesa)

support all sorts of growth in southeast Mesa, ranging from residential communities to the planned Google data center. Officials emphasized the pipeline is not intended for Google’s use alone. Mesa entered into a tax-incentive agreement with Google earlier this year. A presentation at that time said Google would require a substantial amount of

water for cooling purposes. Other data centers in that area plan to rely more on electricity. The Google agreement calls for Mesa to supply Google with 1,120-acre-feet of water per year initially, with the amount to grow to 4,480-acre- feet per year if the technology heavyweight reaches certain milestones in a development agreement.

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Group appealing fine for attacking ex-Mesa mayor BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

group that spent $260,000 attacking former Mesa Mayor Scott Smith in the 2014 gubernatorial primary is trying again to escape paying a fine for violating state campaign finance laws. Attorneys for the Legacy Foundation Action Fund contend that the Citizens Clean Elections Commission lacked the power to impose a $96,000 fine for the commercials targeting Smith during Gov. Doug Ducey’s first run for governor. They say there was no proof that the ad was done to advance the political fortunes of anyone else in the Republican gubernatorial primary. Beyond that, the lawyers contend that the commission lacks the authority to enforce the campaign finance laws. So far that argument has not held water. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Christopher Whitten ruled in August that the lawyers for the fund were misreading the law. Now, the fund is seeking intervention by the state Court of Appeals.

During his ill-fated primary election run for governor in 2014, former Mesa Mayor Scott Smith was attacked in unscupulous campaign ads. (Tribune file photo)

This is actually the second time LFAF has challenged the ability of the commission to police campaign funding. An earlier claim was thrown out by the Arizona Supreme Court after the justices ruled

that LFAF waited too long to appeal the fine. But in that ruling, Justice Clint Bolick said the group was free to pursue other unspecified legal challenges. That has led

to the current litigation. The case stems from a commercial that ran in early 2014 when Smith was pursuing the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Produced by the Legacy Foundation Action Fund, it noted that Smith also was president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and focused on some of the stands the conference had taken. “They fully endorsed Obamacare from the start,’’ the commercial said. And it said the conference supported the Obama administration’s efforts to regulate carbon emissions and “backed the president’s proposal to limit our Second Amendment rights.’’ On the screen were photos of Smith, placed next to pictures of a smiling Obama. Jason Torchinsky, one of the attorneys for the fund, argued there was nothing improper about the commercial. More to the point, he said it was not designed to influence the election but simply to educate Arizonans about Smith. Torchinsky noted that the ad made no

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Gilbert getting new performing arts school BY CECILIA CHAN Tribune Staff Writer

dults and children will soon be able to belt out a tune, act and do high kicks with more elbow room when they move to a much larger performing arts facility in Gilbert. This week Inspire Entertainment breaks ground on a dirt lot near the southeast corner of Baseline and Green�ield roads for a two-story, 14,000-squarefoot building, housing seven large dance studio spaces, a preschool, cafe, recording studio and dancewear boutique. The facility expects to open its door next summer or fall. “We have been planning this building for a year now,” said Eric Sackett, company spokesman. “There will be a dedicated room for tumbling space, room for all our classes we currently have and ad-

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ditional classes we can add.” The company, which offers classes in dance, music and theatre, currently has two locations in Mesa and at Gilbert, which will both relocate to the new ever, concluded otherwise, ruling that its true purpose was to affect the GOP gubernatorial primary. And what that meant, the commission concluded, was that the Legacy fund, by

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virtue of attempting to in�luence an election, was required to publicly disclose the spending, which it did not. That failure led to the $96,000 penalty – a penalty that the commission is still trying to get paid. Now attorneys for Legacy are raising new arguments about why it was never required to disclose the spending and, by extension, why it doesn’t have to pay the �ine. Some of this is a rehash of the original arguments. Attorney Brian Bergin argues that the commission, in concluding the purpose of the commercial was to affect the 2014 GOP primary, ignored the plain language of what viewers saw. “The Arizona advertisement discusses issues: government spending, Second Amendment rights, and the regulation of carbon emissions,’’ Bergin wrote, while telling viewers the policies “are wrong for Mesa’’ and urging them to call Smith “and tell him to support policies that are good for Mesa.’’ But Tom Collins, the commission’s executive director, said that ignores other facts. He pointed out the positions taken by mayors’ organization – the ones that Legacy Foundation said it was educating Mesa voters about – all were taken before Smith became president of the group. And then there was the fact that by the time the commercials aired, Smith was no longer its president. But he was running for governor.

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“Taken together, allegations (about Smith) that were not correct, the timing of the ad and other factors, there’s really no way to see the ad as anything other than what it is: an attack ad designed to urge folks to vote against Mayor Smith for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in 2014 because he was ‘Obama’s favorite mayor,’ ‘’ Collins said. And Whitten said he was legally bound to accept the commission’s �indings about the purpose of the commercial. Bergin also says there’s a key �law in the commission’s case against his client. He contends that the commission is required to identify the candidate that the commercial was made “by or on behalf of.’’ “Legacy is certainly not a candidate and was not working “on behalf of’’ any candidate,’’ Bergin said. Whitten, in the ruling now being appealed, did acknowledge that the commission never identi�ied on whose behalf Legacy was spending the money. But he said there’s no such requirement in the law. “The statute does not explicitly demand names,’’ the judge wrote. The trial judge also rebuffed Bergin’s contention that only the secretary of state has the power to enforce campaign laws and not the commission which was created by voters in 1998. “The purpose of the CCEC is to ensure that election laws are enforced without favoritism by partisan of�icials,’’ Whitten wrote. No date has been set for the Court of Appeals to hear the case.

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international music service tour to developing countries like Puerto Plata, CoHe said the Gilbert location was picked lumbia and Costa Rica, taking supplies because it’s near some important estab- and performing service projects. Sackett said the company lished businesses and it’s has plans to do fundraising also a convenient location to build a theater in the furight off the U.S. 60. ture. Michael Sackett, who has “The sooner the better,” he a music background, and said. “We’re hoping in the LaDawn Pettitt, company next five years. Hopefully, it president and Chandler reswon’t take us that long.” ident, opened the first stuInspire also has a Fit Club, dio at the Gilbert location in a music-video production 2015, followed by Mesa. program and a preschool Michael Sackett, who lives program that centers around in Mesa, and Eric Sackett, music, movement and the who lives in SanTan Valley, Michael Sackett. (Photo special to arts, while educating 3- to are brothers. Tribune) Inspire has grown from 5-year-olds. More programs 22 students when it first started to 750 are added each year. now. Fit Club is one of Inspire’s most reSackett said the new building will al- cent offerings. The program’s classes at low the business to grow at the new lo- the Gilbert location include yoga, cardio cation, able to accommodate up to 1,200 kickboxing, and tap for adults. “The Fit Club classes for adults are students. Inspire touts its family-centered life- popular,” Sackett said. “Our main goal style that includes value-based training, is to train the youth in the arts but we modest costumes age-appropriate music also want to have offerings for parents. If someone drops their kid off, they can and no Sunday training. The company also has a nonprofit arm come to a fitness class and simplify their – Inspire: music.service.hope, where life. Bring the family to one place to do each year a group of students go on an it all.”

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tate lawmakers are going to spend at least $125,000 to determine why parents seeking to use state funds for private and parochial schools say they can’t get approved. The Joint Legislative Audit Committee directed Auditor General Lindsey Perry to take a closer look at the processes used by the Department of Education to approve vouchers. That follows complaints by parents of not just delays in getting the go-ahead but even problems getting telephone calls answered. The idea of spending that much money – and putting off other scheduled audits – drew criticism from Rep. John Allen, R-Scottsdale. He argued that lawmakers could get some answers themselves just by asking the right questions. More to the point, Allen said whatever problems there are could be ascertained a lot quicker and at a lower cost. But Sen. Rick Gray, R-Sun City, said he believes a formal audit would be far less political, what with state schools chief Kathy Hoffman being a Democrat and the

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Legislature controlled by Republicans. Hoffman, who took over the Department of Education in January, has never denied there is a backlog. She has pointed out, however, that the law creating the vouchers – formally known as Empowerment Scholarship Accounts – is supposed to give her agency 4 percent of the total being spent to administer the program. That includes not just processing applications but also auditing parents to ensure that they are spending the money as legally allowed. Rather than providing the $3.6 million, she wants, however, lawmakers put just $1.3 million into the budget. Rep. Kelly Townsend, R-Mesa, in a complaint to the committee, did not dispute that Hoffman got far less than she sought. And Townsend said the evidence is that there are “clearly not enough employees to go through all of the various applications.’’ Hoffman has requested additional dollars for the upcoming fiscal year. Townsend, however, said it would be improper to provide Hoffman’s agency with more cash without first auditing how the existing funds are being spent.

And Townsend said she sees something else at play. She said Department of Education employees assigned to the program seem to be spending more time performing “forensic audits’’ of parents to see how they are spending their cash rather than processing new applications “which made the problem worse.’’ The audit is the latest in what has been an ongoing dispute between Hoffman and some GOP lawmakers about how she administers the de- Mesa state Rep. Kelly Townsend, a supporter of school vouchers, wants to know why it is taking so long for the Education Department to issue them. partment. (Capitol Media Services) There have been charges by the pro-voucher American ing ESA funds from parents going past a Federation for Children that Hoffman due date,’’ he said. “Once that due date is purposely trying to sabotage the pro- was passed, the parents could not use gram because she is not a supporter. the ESA money for their schools.’’ Allen did not dispute that might be the Rep. Anthony Kern, R-Glendale, said that leads to other problems. see VOUCHER page 13 “There has been an issue of withhold-

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Gilbert creates united front on teen suicide BY JIM WALSH Tribune Staff Writer

program called One Gilbert hopes to unite everyone in town behind an ambitious but much-needed goal: eliminating the teen suicide epidemic. The new effort, launched by education consultant Katey McPherson and Gilbert Mayor Jenn Daniels, will target teen alienation from adults and attempt to ensure teens have at least one trusted adult who can guide them through everyday life and emotional distress. McPherson – a former assistant junior high school principal, a national and international lecturer and a suicide prevention advocate – will help create a survey to be administered to all students in grades six through 12 attending Gilbert, Higley or Chandler schools within town boundaries. McPherson, joined by East Valley mothers who lost children to suicide and a bipartisan group of East Valley legislators, succeeded in shining a spotlight on the teen suicide problem. Since July 2017, 38 teens in Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek and Mesa took their lives. Among the most recent was a 17-year-old Gilbert boy, who attended Desert Ridge High School, took his life within days after a friend at Skyline High in Mesa took her life. The group of suicide-prevention advocates has convinced virtually everyone the issue lingered in the shadows too long due in part to the social stigma surrounding suicide. Among their victories passage of the law requiring training of all school personnel dealing with grades six through 12 to recognize suicidal warning signs and knowing how to respond. Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey addressed a severe lack of school counselors by putting money in the state budget for school districts to funding more school mental health professionals.

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case, but he questioned the need for an expensive audit that won’t provide results until April 10. “There might be something worth gleaning from that that we could get in an hour,’’ he said, by asking Department of Education officials to testify in front of a legislative panel. More to the point, Allen said he could probably get virtually all the questions answered “for about $200.’’ “But to spend $125,000 and wait four

But One Gilbert is more of a preventative approach uniquely targeting students in one town with a community-wide response uniting school and town officials, residents, Gilbert police and teens - addressing the root causes of teen suicide. “I think we are in a really good spot. I have the majority of the town saying, ‘I’m behind this,’’’ McPherson said, noting that includes Daniels. McPherson said the town is planning to hire her as a consultant to develop the survey and coordinate the effort. “We’ve been very reactive and we have made tremendous progress,’’ McPherson said. “Imagine what we can do if everyone in the town is focused on prevention.’’ Daniels said the former East Valley Behavioral Health Committee is now the One Gilbert Committee and that several other community groups have joined the effort, realizing that mental health is a human issue and not a political issue. “Our youth has to be intimately involved in this conversation. This is them,’’ Daniels said. “This is a human thing. The rampant anxiety and depression, these are the challenges for this generation of youth.’’ If nothing is done, “we will lose a generation from the anxiety are youth are experiencing. It is debilitating for them,’’ Daniels said, putting them on the wrong track to hopelessness and the possibility of suicide. Following a similar one used in Queen Creek earlier this year, the survey would ask teens about issues, including stressors in their lives, substance abuse and their relationships with peers and adults – like teachers and parents. “We’re going to survey all of students in grades six through 12 about how they say they are feeling from a mental health standpoint,’’ McPherson said. The Queen Creek survey – administered by Authentic Connections, a company headed by Arizona State University psychology professor Suniya Luthar – came to some troubling conclusions.

months makes no sense to me,’’ he said. “If this is that urgent let’s get on it, let’s just do it.’’ Kern, however, said there are just too many issues to resolve with hearings. “It’s not to cast blame on anybody,’’ he said of having the auditor general take a closer look. “It’s just to improve the processes,’’ Kern continued. “And I think the money is well spent in getting the factual information (from) somebody I trust to go in there and dig it.’’

It will likely serve as model for the Gilbert effort. Chief among them was a sense of isolation and alienation, with 39 percent of teens reporting they do not have a trusted adult at school to confide in. “I would never make a blanket statement that Queen Creek students are alienated from their parents and teachers,’’ Luthar said. But she said there was a subgroup of students who felt that way. Luthar’s report recommended a focus on attacking the alienation of teens. The report found almost 75 percent of girls and 65 percent of boys said, “there is at least one trusted adult I can turn to.’’ But it also means 25 percent of girls and 35 percent of boys said they do not have at least one trusted adult in which to share their feelings at school. Luthar said the statistic about students having no adults to confide in at school can be misleading because some students don’t believe it’s necessary. She said many students have someone else in their lives they can talk to about their feelings outside of school, such as a parent or a sibling. More than 10 percent of Queen Creek students were found to be “anxious/depressed” or “withdrawn/depressed.” Bullying, expectations created by social media and the lack of deep emotional relationships with parents and teachers were all cited as contributing factors. The report recommends parents develop an emotional connection with children at an early age and watch for signs of emotional withdrawal, among other things. The Queen Creek survey also found a mixture of other interesting, if not reassuring results. It found a lower rate of alcohol use among the 1,686 Queen Creek High School students surveyed; 18.6 percent compared to the 24.4 percent national average. Cigarette smoking also was lower than

Anyway, Kern suggested that an audit is more likely to get all the facts than a hearing. “I wouldn’t necessarily trust the people standing behind the podium to give me the actual information that I want,’’ he said, information that could lead to legislative changes in the program. Allen countered that if someone from the Department of Education was providing misleading information it could be rebutted “in real time’’ by others who testify. Gray, however, said an audit is appro-

the national average, at 4 percent compared to 5.9 percent. But the magnitude of the vaping epidemic among young people was obvious, with 20 percent saying they vape nicotine compared to the 18.5 percent national average. Another 16.4 percent reported they vape marijuana, compared to the 7.25 percent national average. “There is a huge divide between what parents think they need and what the kids are saying’’ in the Queen Creek survey, McPherson said. She said that every child needs to have a trusted adult to help them through growing up and maturing, whether that person is a parent or a teacher or a coach – and that a sense of alienation can contribute to suicide. “We want to capture them on the runway of distress,’’ she said, before a teen makes a bad decision by deciding to end their own life. “These kids have undeveloped brains and they have very low coping skills.’’ She said one priority for One Gilbert will be helping teens to develop better-coping skills to deal with their problems in a rational way. That will address such efforts in helping them realize that a breakup with a boyfriend or a girlfriend isn’t as bad as it might seem or that a bad grade might be a temporary obstacle. Other programming will be based on the survey’s results. An obvious high-priority for parents is to closely monitor social media, which can be a source of bullying and victimization, McPherson said. McPherson’s unofficial count of teen suicides in the East Valley shows that while most who took their lives were boys, the number of girls has been increasing recently. “Every one of these kids goes on twitter and Snapchat and tells the world what they are going to do,’’ she said.

priate. “If it clearly shows that this is obvious, that we need to have more money there, then it behooves us as legislators to make that happen,’’ he said. While Hoffman is a Democrat, the issue of adequate funding is not entirely partisan. Even Diane Douglas, her Republic predecessor, complained that the GOPcontrolled Legislature was not providing sufficient dollars to administer the program.

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CROW from page 3

“We do value education,” she said, “We use it as an economic development tool.” But the rest of Arizona may not be like Chandler, President Crow said. Forty-two percent of Chandler residents have a bachelor’s degree – well above the statewide rate of 28 percent. Crow, who called himself a “blue-blood capitalist,” said he doesn’t believe throwing more money at the problem will automatically fix it. “It can’t just be ‘we need more money,’” he said. “It has to be ‘we need more money and we will deliver more.’” He doesn’t believe everyone should get a bachelor’s degree. But Crow does think everyone should attain some sort of postsecondary education like community college or certificate programs. As the world continues to develop and change, he said, it will be necessary for individuals to have access to these resources for their entire lives so they can continue learning new skills. And perhaps more importantly, Arizona needs to prevent residents from leaving once they’ve earned their education. “We’re producing them,” Crow added. “We need to do everything we can to keep as many of them here.”

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university system. Arnold said even comparisons with other university system is inappropriate, noting that even the auditors could not identify any other state with what he called a “well-defined policy structure.’’ “It may be that ABOR’S commercial lease policy is the only one currently developed and in place, essentially making ABOR the model and bet practice in the United States.’’ Attorney General Mark Brnovich, who is engaged in his own legal fight with the regents over some of their commercial leases, called the findings “troubling.’’ “What other public entity or oversight board gets to basically treat taxpayer money like it’s Monopoly money?’’ he asked. Brnovich told Capitol Media Services it is the lack of proper oversight – and the lack of records detailing the alleged benefits to the university – that has allowed schools to enter into leases with for-profit private companies. Those are the kind of leases that Arizona State University has entered into in Tempe and that he is challenging in court. Underlying the whole audit is that state laws authorize the regents to own and lease property on behalf of the universi-

ties. There also are provisions for the universities themselves to enter into some real estate transactions without ABOR’s approval. Much of what is leased out is for research parks. But there also are commercial developments, like the Marina Heights office complex, the Mirabella senior living community and the Omni Hotel – all in Tempe. Perry said that these were entered into with no public review of economic benefits, how the projects got special tax treatment and even the tax impact of these commercial leases. For example, ASU claimed that the Marina Heights development would provide revenue to the state and local government as well as employment opportunities for students. “It could not provide an economic benefit analysis to support this statement,’’ Perry said. Nor were she and her staff convinced that the change in policy, implemented after the audit was ordered, that future leases would ensure only “appropriate use of public resources leased to private parties.’’ Brnovich focused in particular on the auditor’s conclusions that not all records are being kept and made public – a prob-

lem he said is reflected in his own pending lawsuit. “If the universities won’t provide us the documents, how is the public able to determine if these are ‘good’ or ‘bad’ deals?’’ he asked. “They’re allowing the universities to basically skirt public records laws,’’ Brnovich said. “And there’s a lack of oversight and accountability.’’ In filing suit earlier this year, Brnovich argued that the practice of the regents in removing property from the tax rolls and leasing to for private development is not only unfair to other taxpayers but also unconstitutional. He said the net result is that everyone else in the taxing district whether, city, county, school or community college, has to pay more to make up for what is avoided by the businesses that benefit. In July a trial judge threw out part of the lawsuit, saying state law gives ABOR the power to lease the land it owns. But Tax Court Judge Christopher Whitten left intact Brnovich’s claim that these deals violate the gift clause of the Arizona Constitution. The outcome of the lawsuit has statewide implications. If Brnovich wins, it would undermine other deals where universities lease out their tax-exempt property for commercial development.

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Red Mountain Choir to perform at Carnegie Hall BY HALEY LORENZEN Tribune Staff Writer

ed Mountain High School choir students will soon perform on the same stage as Tchaikovsky, Judy Garland and The Beatles – Carnegie Hall. The students will participate in “The Holiday Music of Eric Whitacre” Nov. 24, joining other ensembles from around the world. Whitacre is a Grammy Award-winning composer and conductor who has released many chart-topping albums. Tickets, $20 to $100, can be purchased at dciny.org. “It kind of feels like a trip with family, even though my actual family will be like 5,000 miles away,” said senior choir member Rhiannon Viersen. The choirs were invited to perform by Distinguished Concerts International New York, which produces concerts that bring together musicians from around the world. Red Mountain choir teacher Lindsay Decoste said the group was invited last fall. “Oh my gosh, I was shocked—completely shocked,” she said. A second-year teacher, Decoste said this is the choir’s biggest event since she came

on board. Under the previous director, the choir performed at Carnegie Hall several years before. The 40-member choir’s trip was open to any of the students, but they had to pay for it themselves. They have been prepping for the show since they were asked in November—even in the summer. Students were required to attend rehearsals during lunch and after school, and practice at home. Before students committed, Decoste said she told them, “You can’t go on this trip if you’re not going to do the work, because they have to go home, and they have to look at it on their own.” One of the pieces Decoste said the choir has been working on a 64-page rendition of “The Boy Who Laughed at Santa Claus.” “I’ve heard from Miss D that it’s really hilarious and I’m excited to learn it,” said senior Ty Cook. “We’ve kind of gone over little bits of it, but we haven’t gone over the whole thing.” Decoste said the students are excited about the trip and she’s teaching them how to settle their nerves. “I sang at Carnegie Hall my junior year of high school. What I see from them is very similar to what I had, where it was like I wasn’t even thinking about nerves, it was

As they get closer to their appearance at Carnegie Hall in the Big Apple, excitement is mounting for members of Red Mountain High School’s choir. (Special to the Tribune)

literally just that I get to sing at Carnegie Hall,” she said. The choir students will spend four days in New York City, where they will not only perform at Carnegie Hall but experience the city’s history and culture. The same day as their concert, the students will see the “Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular.” “Phantom of the Opera” and “Frozen” as well as visits to Times Square and the 9/11 Museum and Memorial are also on the itinerary. “I’m really excited for the rehearsals actually. I am a nerd about choir stuff,” said

Eliza Blackhurst, a junior who has been in choir for the last three years. “We’re working with Eric Whitaker who’s a really big choral director, and his music is always super complicated and complex. So, I’m excited to see how he approaches things.” For many of the students, this will be their first time visiting New York City and being away from their families. “I’m so excited to see all these kids see New York for the first time. I’ve been to New York a lot of times,” Decoste said. “And there’s nothing like seeing New York City.”

MCC Hall of Fame to induct 11 area leaders TRIBUNE NEWS STAFF

esa Community College is inducting 11 alumni and community members into the MCC Hall of

Fame. A ceremony and reception by the MCC Alumni Association at 6 p.m. Oct. 24, in the MCC Theatre at the Southern and Dobson campus is open to the public, but seating will be limited and people are asked to RSVP soon. The Alumni Achievement Award will be given to F. Rockne “Roc” Arnett, John Meza, Dr. Mark Milliron, Sasan Poureetezadi and Superior Court Judge David Udall Other awards and their winners include: Service Award, Dr. Ann Tway Ewing; Excellence in Teaching Award, Dr. Scott Russell and David Schultz; Distin-

guished Staff Award, Garrison Tahmahkera; Outstanding Athlete Award, Pau Tonnesen; and Outstanding Coach Award, Sandra Stultz. Here’s a closer look at the honorees: F. Rockne Arnett. Retired East Valley Partnership CEO/president and MCC’s first student body president, Arnett F. Rockne “Roc” Arnett John Meza Sasan Poureetezadi Judge David Udall has been a lifelong advocate for education and the economic cial capacities and also was on the State Department of Economic Security and the development of the East Valley. His vi- Transportation Board for eight years and former head of security for Tempe Union sion was particularly important in the the board of the Maricopa Association of High School District. development of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Governments for 18 years. At Mesa PD, he was instrumental in the Airport. John Meza. With a 30-year career in implementation of a number of programs, With a 40-year career in insurance, he the Mesa Police Department, Meza is cursee HALL page 17 served five governors in various unoffi- rently Inspector General for the Arizona

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Protecting our children within our community BY SUSAN BARLOW Guest Writer

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If you or a loved one needs help being rescued or healed from one of these crimes, visit starbrightfoundation.org. There are volunteer opportunities and other ways you can be a part of the solution. 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun is a group of like-minded, passionate women who want to connect to one another and to their communities. The ladies are leveraging their resources so their small quarterly gifts of $100 per member add up to a significant donation to a local charity. Since the chapter’s inception in 2015, 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun has donated over $443,000 to local nonprofits. The chapter is composed of three sister groups in the East Valley, Ahwatukee and Scottsdale. The next giving circle on Nov. 7 at JC’s Steakhouse, 25 E. Ray Road, Gilbert. Social hour is 5:30-6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Information: sun.org.

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particularly the CompStat approach to data-driven policing. An adjunct instructor at Maricopa Community Colleges for 20 years who currently teaches justice studies at MCC, he has earned a number of awards from community organizations. Dr. Mark Milliron. An award-winning leader, author, speaker and consultant who works with universities, community colleges, K-12 schools, foundations, corporations, associations, and government agencies around the world, Milliron cofounded and serves as the chief learning officer of Civitas Learning. The executive director of the Next Generation Leadership Academy, he has earned more than 500 national awards and honors for his work in education. Sasan Poureetezadi. As Gilbert’s first chief technology officer, Poureetezadi is responsible for strategic planning, implementation and stewardship of information technology services for the town. Poureetezadi has also served as an information technology consultant for private, sports and higher education entities, including MCC. Judge David King Udall. A former deputy county attorney who earned his

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associate’s degree at MCC in 1983, Udall worked previously in private practice and has served in numerous community organizations. Dr. Ann Tway Ewing. An MCC faculty emeritus in psychological science, Ewing anchored her career at MCC until her retirement in 2018. She founded the MCC chapter of Psi Beta, a national honor society for students attending two-year colleges and has earned numerous awards, and was the first community college faculty member in the 55-year-history of the Western Psychological Association to be named Faculty Member of the Year. Dr. Scott Russell. Russell, retired MCC faculty emeritus, taught anthropology at Mesa Community College from 2003-

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he national nonprofit organization, Cleaning For A Reason, believes families facing cancer should have access to house cleaning services through trying seasons. It’s found many partners in Chandler, Gilbert and Mesa to achieve this mission. Founded in 2005, the organization has more than 1,000 cleaning companies – some independently owned, others part of a franchise – providing two house cleanings, free of charge, to cancer patients and families throughout the U.S. and Canada. In the East Valley, at least five cleaning services currently partner with Cleaning For A Reason. For Gilbert’s Two Maids & A Mop franchise owners Ryan Myers and Lorena Munoz de Myers, giving back to cancer patients is close to their hearts: Lorena was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017, one month before her 45th birthday. By January 2019 – after repeated chemotherapy, radiation, three surgeries and

Ryan Myers, co-owner with his wife of Two Maids & A Mop in Gilbert, briefs his employees before they start their day on the job. (Pablo Robles/Tribune Staff Photographer)

antibodies sessions, the tenacious cancer warrior received the all clear. “I tell our Cleaning For A Reason clients, ‘Look at me! If I can do it, you can do it,” said Lorena, 47. “They see me now and say, ‘you don’t look like you had cancer’, and I tell them I used natural foods and I stayed busy. I tell them, ‘Don’t stay in bed!’

They need to stay active.” Her husband said Two Maids & A Mop franchise supports with Cleaning For A Reason’s cause and involvement was one of the reasons the couple chose to go with them. “My wife and I had a cleaning business for more than five years and then

we converted to this franchise,” said Myers. “From corporate on down, the more than 80 franchisees believe in giving back where we can.” Myers said his wife’s cancer experience was but one in a long line of family cancer issues, including several relatives who succumbed to a variation of the disease. “And many of customers, too, are affected. It seems one out of five households has someone in their home who’s had cancer, even pets with cancer,” he said. The family-owned and operated Master’s Touch Cleaning Service of Mesa got involved with Cleaning For A Reason in 2015. The company placed among the nonprofit’s Top 25 Cleaning Partners for 2018. Mesa’s Carnation Home Cleaning Company, founded in 1991, ranked among the Top 100. “Our company provides around 10 hours each month to patients undergoing treatment for cancer to fill in any voids in our schedule. It keeps our employees busy and

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Kid-friendly taxi service available in East Valley BY KEVIN REAGAN Tribune Staff Writer

s parents look for reliable drivers to transport their children across the Valley, national ride-sharing companies are flooding the Phoenix market with their services. Branding themselves as the “Uber for kids,” companies like Zum and HopSkipDrive have come to the Valley this last year with drivers ready to pick-up and drop-off young riders. Gigi Buentipo of Ahwatukee has entered the market too with her own company, Gigi’s World Kids Taxi. “In my world, kids are valued, they have a right to be heard and be respected,” Buentipo said. Her love for children motivated Buentipo to start the business in April by opening an office on Chandler Boulevard. Six months later, Buentipo estimates her

drivers are providing about 20 rides each day. They mainly serve the Chandler and Scottsdale areas, she said, but the business keeps branching out as more parents find out about Gigi’s World. “We don’t just give rides, we build relationships,” the owner added, emphasizing the fact she’s not worried about the handful of competitors who have come to the Valley since she opened. Companies like Zum, Kango, and GoKart have been popping up across the country in recent years, filling a gap left by the age restrictions set by Uber and Lyft. Some have managed to expand rapidly through million-dollar investments and partnerships with school districts. These startups market themselves as safe and convenient options for busy families unable to rely on a neighborhood carpool.

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Gigi Buentipo of Ahwatukee was motivated by a love of children and some good business acument to open her kid-friendly taxi service to serve Chandler and Scottsdale areas mainly, though she’ll go wherever her service is needed. (Pablo Robles/Trobune Staff Photographer)

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patients are satis�ied with the end result during a dif�icult time in their lives,” said Master’s Touch owner Kelly Kuter. “At one time the organization asked us to provide four free cleanings over four months, but there were so many patients and so few cleaning companies willing to provide this donated service, the organization cut back to two free cleanings over two months,” she explained. “We generally have three to four patients in our queue at any time.” Family-owned East Valley Cleaning Authority, based in Chandler since 2001, partnered with Cleaning For A Reason seven years ago. Owned by Patrick Orr, Ken Orr and Megan Orr, and their 6-year-old Glendale company, The Northwest Valley Cleaning Authority, remain active with Cleaning For A Reason. “To date, we’ve provided 150 to 200 cleanings for 40 patients in our local community,” said Patrick Orr. “I have no idea how much money we’ve donated to the organization; I’d say our total donation value is in the tens of thousands at this point.” The Orrs’ company, like other cleaning services involved with Cleaning for a Reason, forfeit �inancial bene�its from serving cancer patients but the owners don’t mind. “At some point, you realize that the bottom line isn’t the only metric that matters,” Patrick explained. “Is it expensive to provide free cleaning? Sure, and even more so when you consider how busy our operation is,” he continued. “Any time you take those resources and commit them to free services, you’re also forgoing the revenues and patronage that would be realized through our normal channels of operation. “Yet a powerful truth to confront is that there’s a much larger picture to consider. For our team, it becomes increasingly rewarding to realize that these efforts help their actual neighbors; they get to both see and feel the impact. It’s incredibly powerful,” he continued, adding: “Certainly, we don’t operate under the illusion that our efforts take aim at any cure for cancer, but our team loves that we participate in the recovery process for our neighbors within the community.” He said he brings up his involvement with Cleaning for a Reason when he interviews prospective employees “because we want like-minded members on our team.” The Orr family also prefers to keep their work with the charity low-key. “We don’t use the program for advertis-

ing purposes; we prefer to help the community without an agenda which from a business standpoint would likely be viewed as an error,” he said. “One unique add-on from our team is we pay a local printing company to produce large cards for everyone in our of�ice to sign, then leave for each patient we serve. “Helps make it a great team-building activity, and we hope puts a smile on the faces of the patients and their families as they navigate through their new, tough reality.” Olga Maya, owner of Chandler-based Alert Cleaning Services was contacted directly by Cleaning For A Reason once she’d started her company in 1995. Since then, Alert Cleaning Services served countless women and now families, undergoing cancer treatments. She, too, had experienced the trauma of a relative with cancer and knew �irsthand of the strain it placed on every area of one’s life. “My mom passed away with cancer so I related, and because of her I got involved,” she explained. “I think it’s a great way to help, to give women and families a little break. It helps put a smile on their face, and it’s a little less for them to worry about.” Maya said whenever she can, she tells people about the Cleaning For A Reason organization. “I always share how I’m involved with Cleaning For A Reason because so many people haven’t heard about it,” she said. “You don’t know when you’re going to need it or one of your clients or friends can use it. It’s a wonderful organization.” The nonpro�it was founded by Debbie Sardone, at the time, owner of Texasbased Buckets & Bows Maid Service after a client told her she had cancer and could no longer afford the housecleaning service. It touched her heart, and at an industry gathering, she shared her belief that no woman undergoing cancer should have the additional burden of cleaning her home. Other cleaning services joined with her when she set up her nonpro�it. Today 1,200 maid services have partnered with Cleaning For A Reason offering two free monthly house cleanings to those battling any type of cancer. Cancer patients wishing to receive the service must apply on the nonpro�it’s website CleaningForAReason.org. If there’s an opening in their area, they’ll be asked to fax a doctor’s note stating they are undergoing cancer treatments. Tax-deductible ‘In Honor’ or ‘In Memory’ donations to Cleaning For A Reason can be done online.

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Sauce opens fourth East Valley pizzeria TRIBUNE NEWS STAFF

auce Pizza & Wine has opened its fourth East Valley location, adding Tempe to a list that also includes Chandler, Queen Creek and Mesa. The new location, 705 S. Myrtle Ave., is the restaurant’s 13th Arizona pizzeria. Founded in 2003, it deliberately positioned itself near the Arizona State University campus. “Just a short walk from most buildings on Arizona State’s campus, our new location will provide a fast and easy, yet qual-

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Buentipo said she wants her clients to feel like family and not just a piece of cargo being shuttled around. Her riders are greeted with water and snacks once they enter a vehicle and drivers are encouraged to ask them questions about their day at school. All drivers undergo background checks, Buentipo said, and receive CPR training. Parents are able to track their child through a mobile app and they get notified once the child makes it to their des-

ity, dining option to students, neighboring businesses, residents, and area visitors,” said Sauce CEO Scott Kilpatrick. “Our catering packages are also perfect for business or on-campus meetings – tailgates and game-watching parties, too,” he added. The new Sauce will occupy a 2,960-square-foot space and has a modern industrial design and open layout, similar to that of Sauce’s other existing locations, that give views into the kitchen. The restaurant will feature wall art by local graphic designer Sage Aune, known

tination. The driver further ensures children safely enter their destination by waiting for the child to wave back at them before departing. “Safety is first to me,” Buentipo said. And Buentipo doesn’t refer to her employees as drivers – she calls them transportation specialists. With a parent’s permission, these specialists may conduct random acts of kindness by treating kids to some ice cream or a slushee before dropping them off. The company’s rates vary depending on

as sagepizza on Instagram. The artwork is of several skateboard decks with illustrations and phrases that reference the menu of pizza and wine and the new location with words like “Tempe,” “Arizona Born” and the “Forks Up” hand sign. Sauce’s signature pizzas are in original thin or artisan hand-stretched crust and made from scratch in house daily. Signature pizzas include the Chicken Pesto with fresh mozzarella and marinated tomatoes; Wild Mushroom, a white pizza with parmesan cheese and truffle oil; and the SpicyChicken Sausage with poblano

how far kids need to be driven and how many will be riding along. There’s a flat fee for entering the vehicle and then a charge of $1.50 for each mile. An extra $5 fee is applied for any additional stops that are requested. Buentipo had been working at call centers before realizing she needed to find a more fulfilling career. “I just felt like I was empty inside,” she recalled. She had a spiritual vision of families needing help manage their demanding schedules and understood she could offer a

peppers and smoked mozzarella. Additional menu options include paninis, pastas and desserts such as the Pizza Cookie. On its beverage menu, Sauce features a selection of wine and beer, including local, as well as teas, sodas and housemade natural strawberry-basil lemonade. Sauce Pizza & Wine will be open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Information: saucepizzaandwine. com. service that would benefit the community. She said she never wants a parent to feel like they need to choose between their child and their career. Even though the business sometimes keeps her working until midnight, Buentipo said its worth it because she feels like she’s making a difference. “It’s a passion, it’s not a job,” she said. Gigi’s World is available Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.. Hours on Saturday and Sunday are extended to 9:30 p.m. Information: 480-565-4370.

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t last count, Arizona had 4,377 women in its state prisons. You’d be forgiven for thinking there was only one female currently under lock and key. Jodi Arias. The confusion stems from the fact that reporters, editors and producers remain fascinated with all things Arias, now 39d and serving life in prison for the 2008 killing of her lover, Travis Alexander. This fascination can be explained by two simple facts. One, women rarely commit murder. Two, and far more importantly, hot chicks commit murder about as often as you find a parking place beside the door at In-N-Out – which is to say almost never. My proof? Samantha Allen, Wendi Andriano and Shawna Forde. They are the only three women on Death Row in Arizona and, with all due apologies, they are not hot. Thus, you’ve

never heard of these three female killers. But Jodi Arias? We hear about her with regularity, most recently when the Arizona Court of Appeals held oral arguments to determine whether allegations of misconduct against Juan Martinez, lead prosecutor on the Arias’ case, might warrant granting her a new trial. I’m rooting against that proposition, though surely I’m outnumbered by TV producers, true crime trolls and a legion of Jodi fans – a titillated throng ever-ready to consume more Arias minutiae. It takes little imagination to conjure them hanging on every sick detail: Did you know she stabbed Travis at least 27 times? Do you like her better as a blonde or a brunette? Have you seen her nudes on the Internet? Can you believe a hung jury spared her the death penalty? Central to the obsession with Arias is a question I’ve heard time and again during 25 years in journalism. Over and over, we wonder how it can be that at-

tractive people – Arias, Casey Anthony, Amanda Knox – commit heinous crimes. How can people endowed with the gift of physical beauty also possess such darkness and savagery? I wish the answer was sexier, so I could cash in with a couple of crappy Arias books to fund a villa in the south of France. Alas, my hypothesis is only a few sentences long: Physical looks and sociopathic tendencies are not mutually exclusive. Profound mental illness also has no respect for a pretty face. Let’s not confuse what causes people to commit murder with a set of pouty lips and deep brown, almond-shaped eyes. Jodi Arias’ looks – which seem to be the crux of so many people’s obsession – are beside the point when it comes to what matters here: That she took a handgun and a knife to a 30-year-old human being, stabbing Travis Alexander repeatedly and slashing his jugular vein, carotid artery and trachea.

The question of what makes goodlooking people kill mistakenly imputes rational thought to irrational, sick people like Arias. It’s the same mistake people made wondering how Susan Smith, that “nice mom from South Carolina,” could drown her two sons in the trunk of her car. Or how handsome Ted Bundy, soon to be the subject of still another documentary TV series, could have been so charming, so smart and so deadly? The sad reality? Travis Alexander was a handsome young man. Bundy’s victims were virtually all beautiful young women in the prime of their lives. But because they didn’t commit murder, they’ve been lost to time. In a better world, Jodi Arias wouldn’t be a household name. She’d be graveyard remains, rotting in the ground or in hell. The next story I intend to read about this psycho won’t be on the front page of a newspaper. It will be in the obituaries.

Unfortunately, some policymakers outside of our state are considering proposals that would derail this progress. In an effort to lower drug prices, they want to institute government price controls in the part of Medicare that covers physician-administered drugs that offer advanced cancer treatments. Like all price controls, such a shift would put innovative treatments out of reach for patients in Arizona and across the country. At this time, physicians are paid for these drugs based on the “average sales price” of each drug and a small fee to cover storage and administrative costs. This policy has allowed physicians to administer these medicines in a way that is both safe and efficient. Some of our legislators in Washington want to scrap this model and move toward a system based on the price controls that certain foreign countries impose on prescription medicines. The plan has been dubbed the “inter-

national pricing index” model, and it would essentially give government officials the power to set drug prices. This proposal would save the Treasury Department some money but to the detriment of cancer patients and other patients dealing with serious and/or chronic diseases. Proponents of price controls are so focused on drug prices, they fail to realize the tradeoffs these policies entail. In order to save money, foreign countries often severely limit access to newer, more effective treatments. This makes it harder for patients to benefit from groundbreaking medical innovation. Because our government doesn’t meddle with drug prices, firms introduce their medicines in the United States before anywhere else in the world. This allows Americans to enjoy unparalleled access to the latest, most effective treatments. Thanks in part to this increased access, the United States has lower cancer

mortality rates than other developed countries. Price controls would impede access to more than just cancer drugs. In the United States, patients enjoy access to 88 percent of all new medicines right away. Patients in 16 countries that control drug prices had immediate access to just 48 percent of new drugs, on average. If U.S. lawmakers deploy similar costcutting strategies, it will be at the expense of patient health and well-being. That would not bode well for our state. Close to 40,000 Arizonans will be diagnosed with cancer this year. These patients can’t afford a reduction in treatment options. Let’s hope Arizona’s representatives in Washington continue to lead the charge in prioritizing patient care over short-term government savings.

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Keene takes control of Chandler High’s offense BY ZACH ALVIRA Tribune Sports Editor

here’s been a long line of successful quarterbacks coming out of the Chandler High School’s football program in recent years. From Brett Hundley in 2010, to Darrell Garretson and Bryce Perkins in 2012 and 2014. Mason Moran took over in 2015 and received a full scholarship to Oregon State, returning to his natural position as a defensive back. Most recently, Jacob Conover manned the offense for three seasons, leading the Wolves to three straight 6A championships. Conover’s graduation last year meant it was time for someone new to step in and lead the top-ranked team in the state. Enter Mikey Keene. “You come to Chandler because you accept pressure,” Chandler coach Rick Garretson said. “I don’t care if you’re a player

or a coach, that’s the way it is here. You always look to challenge yourself. “He’s done everything I thought he would do.” Keene, a 5-foot-11, 165-pound junior has excelled under center for Chandler in his first season as the varsity starter. He’s led the Wolves to a 7-0 record so far this season and has helped his team remain at the top of the new Open Division rankings, which takes the top eight teams from the 6A, 5A and 4A conferences and puts them into one tournament at the end of the regular season. Heading into the Wolves’ Week 9 matchup against Basha, Keene has thrown for 1,696 yards and 16 touchdowns. “He’s dynamic as a thrower both in the drop-back game and on the move,” Garretson said. “He’s a dynamic leader. Everything we do isn’t just a check down. So that’s incredible.” Garretson often compares Keene’s

playstyle to Johnny Manziel during his time at Texas A&M, where he won the Heisman in 2012. Manziel was wellknown for his ability to extend plays despite facing pressure in the pocket. He was one of the most electrifying quarterbacks in the 2012-13 college football seasons. “I would agree with that,” Keene said about Garretson comparing him to Manziel. “Johnny Manziel back in college was a playmaker. You never knew if a play would be dead with him. “His ability to escape pressure from inside the pocket and get outside, I would really compare myself to.” Keene admits that while he sees talent in himself, he can’t do it without those around him. Senior running back Daveon Hunter, who transferred to Chandler from Colorado, as well as junior running back

all day. But he isn’t known as “dad” while there, he’s known as “coach.” “It was a little weird and hard to get used to,” Karina said. “Since it’s his third year coaching, I definitely have gotten used to it, and I see him on the deck as my coach, not my dad.” Harr stands on the pool deck, coaching his daughter and the rest of the Desert Ridge swim & dive team at the Skyline Aquatic Center. The team is one of the best in the state and is coming off of a seventh-place finish at last year’s state championships. But, as Harr mentions, where this team was when he took over as coach in 2017 is what makes his recent success with the team incredible. When Harr’s daughter began swimming at the high school level during her

freshman year in 2016, Harr was just another parent in the stands. He remembers watching Desert Ridge at a particular meet in Queen Creek, where several swimmers were disqualified because they were not wearing team-coordinated caps or suits. Coming from a background of swimming since he was five years old in New Hampshire, Harr was appalled at the lack of structure he saw throughout high school swimming in Arizona. He wanted to make sure his daughter had the same sense of stability within her high school team that he had in his own high school days. So when Desert Ridge’s previous coach stepped down in 2017, Harr was one of the first to express interest in the vacant

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Mikey Keene aspires to play football at the next level and from there, he hopes to remain in the game in some capacity. (Pablo Robles/Tribune Staff)

Culture change helps Desert Ridge swim team BY JACK JOHNSON Tribune Contributing Writer

ach weekday morning, before the first light has painted the Arizona horizon, Desert Ridge High School head swim coach Brock Harr gets out of bed, jumps in his car, and makes the 25mile drive from his home in Mesa to his full-time job as a senior computer analyst at the Salt River Project. A few hours after Harr has departed the household, his daughter, Karina, arises and drives herself to Desert Ridge High School. She typically arrives before 8:30 in the morning to begin her school day. Once it’s over, she drives herself and her brother to swim practice. It’s there that she sees her dad for the first time

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Desert Ridge swim coach Brock Harr has changed the culture of the program while managing life as a leader on the swim deck and father at home to his two kids, who also swim on the team. (Zach Alvira/Tribune Staff)

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Eli Sanders, a transfer from Mountain Pointe, are one of the most talented duos in the state. Add juniors Nicolas Nesbitt and Rodney Clemente, as well as senior Jaheim Brown-Taylor, who has battled injuries, into the mix giving Chandler the ability to torch opposing defenses on any given play. Keene has also benefitted from a talented group of wideouts, led by junior Jalen Richmond, sophomore Kyion Grayes and senior Jay McEuen. But ultimately, Keene admits he wouldn’t have the success he has if it weren’t for his offensive line, led by senior tackle Nehemiah Magalei. “They make my job a lot easier and I appreciate that from them,” Keene said. “We have a trust for one another and that started building in the weight room right after the state championship last year. “Everyone trusts each other, and everyone knows each other’s skills to go out there and make plays.” It’s not common at any level for the first-team offense to go against the starting defense in practice, let alone during the regular season. But it’s expected at Chandler. During situational periods, Keene lines up against a defense filled with future

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position to athletic director Jim Lavin. “I reached out to Jim Lavin and told him, ‘hey, I can do this,’” Harr said. “I told Jim flat out, the way to change the team is to change the culture.” Not long after, he was hired. Harr adopted his style of coaching from the influence of his high school coach, Bill Lederhouse, who was an intense, detailed, no-nonsense type of coach. Harr emphasized just how important details are to him as a coach, and his authoritarian style is something he accredits to the success of his team. “I’m the disciplinarian, I’m the football coach as the swim coach,” Harr said. Luke Walker, one of Harr’s swimmers, had a reputation around club swim as a talented swimmer who did not put forth a lot of effort into developing his abilities, according to Harr. Under Harr’s guidance, however, Walker has become one of the best backstrokers in the state, finishing top-3 in the 100-yard backstroke at last year’s state championship. “Brock is a very encouraging coach,” Walker said. “He always praises me after good swims and practices. He expects a lot from you but will praise you if you do well.”

Division I athletes. It may not always be easy, but it prepares Keene and the rest of the offense for anything on Friday nights. “They’re animals,” Keene said of the defense. “There is speed at every position and it’s unlike anyone else in the state. It slows the game down for us on the offensive side of things and it gets us better prepared for what we will see.” Keene’s love for the game began when he was younger playing shortstop and pitcher in baseball. As he began to watch more sports, football intrigued him. He immediately fell in love when he began playing, and now wants it to be a part of his life for the long run. Already with a scholarship offer from Northern Arizona University, he aims to continue playing football at the next level. He aspires to coach one day, but if that doesn’t work out, he can see himself having a career in broadcasting. Ultimately, he wants to stay involved in the game one way or another. “I love talking to people about football,” Keene said. “It’s been a huge part of my life since I was 6 or 7 years old. I just want to stay within the game, however I do it.” He hopes to continue leading Chandler to success on a weekly basis. Each player aspires to capture a fourth title. As a coach, one of Harr’s first orders of business was to consolidate his team into one unit. Many times, in high school swimming, the best swimmers view high school as their second priority to their club teams. Harr instituted a rule that no person would swim on the team if they didn’t show up to practice. Harr’s assistant coach, Dixie Dixon, also has a daughter and a son on the team. She said Harr’s passion is one of the key reasons the team has found such success recently. “Brock pours his heart into every practice and works these kids hard and has very high expectations for them,” Dixon said. While on the pool deck, Harr is akin to Mr. Hyde, a fictional character from Robert Louis Stenson’s Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. At home, however, he is associated more as Dr. Jekyll, according to Karina. While their relationship as father and daughter is unconventional, at home Harr describes his family as the stereotypical nuclear American family that sits down as one unit to discuss the day. “That is the most important time for us,” Harr said. “Having that 45 minutes to check-in is everything.”

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Linda Cho dressing royalty in ‘Anastasia’ BRIDGETTE REDMAN Contributor

ometimes, when history is too terrible to be true, we create a fairy tale that allows us to dream and to hope. The musical coming through ASU Gammage later this month starts in the story of a revolution – and the family that was massacred so it could get its start. But it then creates the fairy tale from the rumors and dreams and con artists that followed. “Anastasia” is the Broadway musical of the Russian Revolution and the execution of the Romanovs. The show was a dream come true for Linda Cho, the Tony-winning costumer of “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and

Murder,” who created create the more than 125 stunning gowns, uniforms, and period costumes from Moscow and Paris for “Anastasia.” “I like the scale and scope,” Cho said. “What we aspire to do as costume designers is to tell these magni�icent stories. What’s great about ‘Anastasia’ or an epic opera is not only the scale of the show and the costumes, but the sweeping arc of the story. That’s what is exciting about these big projects.” Cho made her Broadway debut in 2013, designing the Edwardian costumes for “Gentleman’s Guide” that were impressive. Before that, Cho had a long career creating costumes for theater, dance and opera. Nicholas II, the last tsar of Russia, was

somewhat of an amateur photographer and many of photos he took of his family are preserved in museums Cho visited. It was educational for Cho. “What I found so delightful was the intimacy of this family who in their day would have been like gods,” Cho said. “But in their everyday life, he was a very shy man as was his wife. They preferred the company of their immediate family. They functioned like a small, tight-knit family” Cho said there was an embarrassment of riches when it came to researching this show’s costumes because there is so much information about the late 1910s and the 1920s. “You have to choose and commit atthe

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Linda Cho loves making costumes for Broadway and other productions such as the upcoming “Anastasia” at ASU Gammage. (Special to East Valley Tribune)

Comedian Carolla coming to town to discuss free speech BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI GetOut Editor

omedian and podcast star Adam Carolla has never been one to mince words. But he doesn’t see it as being gutsy. He’s being practical. “I don’t look at it as a tough conversation or controversial,” Carolla said. “That’s other people making it tough or controversial. I look at myself as a nutritionist saying diet and exercise is important so you won’t be fat. “Others say, ‘Whoa, you better think about what you’re saying.’ I’m talking about the truth. I know what the truth is.” Carolla, as well as conservative talk show host Dennis Prager, will be in town to push their documentary “No Safe Spaces” with its director Justin Folk The preview screening is Thursday, Oct. 24; the world premiere screening is Friday, Oct. 25; and the �ilm continues Saturday, Oct. 26, and Sunday, Oct. 27, at Harkins Scottsdale 101, 7000 E. Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix. A Q&A with the �ilmmakers follows each Thursday and Friday screening. “No Safe Spaces” proposes that the

Adam Carolla, left, and Dennis Prager discuss the state of free speech in the documentary “No Safe Spaces.” (Photo courtesy Adam Carolla)

First Amendment and free speech are under attack in America. Carolla and Prager discuss the idea of “safe spaces,” so people won’t be offended by ideas

they may �ind troubling. In the documentary, Carolla and Prager travel the country, talking to experts and advocates on the left and right, tour col-

lege campuses, and examine their own upbringings to try to understand what is happening in America today and what

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free speech in this country should sound like. It features supporting guests like actor/comedian Tim Allen, Van Jones, Alan Dershowitz, Dr. Cornel West, Jordan Peterson, Ben Shapiro and Dave Rubin. Prager and Carolla are longtime friends. “I’ve been a fan of Dennis Prager for a long time,” he said. “When we started working together a little bit, he’d come on my podcast and we’d go out and do a few engagements throughout the country. The producer came up with the idea for the movie and I thought this was an intriguing subject and I get to work with Dennis, who is such a fun, likable, jovial guy. I love any excuse to hang out with the guy.” The two chose college campuses as locales because they’re the epicenter and ground zero for free speech debates. “It made the most sense to start at ground zero,” he said. Previews of the documentary have been well received. Carolla said there are

simple reasons for that. “First things �irst, it’s entertaining,” he said. “It’s well made. It has laughs. It makes you think. The �irst thing you have to do when you’re making something to be consumed is it has to be good. It has to taste good if it’s nutritious. “If we just sat there staring at the camera droning on about free speech it wouldn’t be a good �ilm. We need people to enjoy it and bring their kids to see it. A 12-year-old has to be able to watch it and not be �idgeting in their seat the whole time. We wanted to make an entertaining �ilm and a well-crafted �ilm with a lot of layers to it, which I de�initely feel is mission accomplished in that department.”

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end of the day when there is such a great volume,” Cho said. “I got to pick my favorites—the greatest hits of the research. I chose whatever jumps out and helps me tell the story, what would read to the audience as either feeling very Russian or very Parisian or very wealthy or very rustic.” Cho likes to work in layers and her creations are always textured to create a beautiful stage picture. One of her dresses weighs nearly 50 pounds. In the Broadway production, it had to be lifted by crane to the actor’s dressing room. More than 45 different types of jewels are sewn into it. She said the tsarina’s actual dress would have been covered in diamonds and pearls and cost close to $10 million. Her favorite costume was the black gown the dowager empress wears to the ballet in Paris. “It was a cross between a royal, imperial gown—the long train and the dust ruf�le was reminiscent of the tsarina— and the style of an older woman,” Cho said. After the research, Cho starts her design process with a black and white sketch on pencil and paper that she

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shares with the director. After getting notes, she goes back to color it. The dress is �inished within a few days to a few years, depending on the project. She said she typically has a few years lead time with an opera and only a month for regional theater.å When the show was in previews, the director came to her and said that he thought they needed something else other than what was currently on stage. “So, I basically had 20 minutes to design it on paper,” Cho said. “We built it in three days. We had six people working on it, building it and we got it up in three days.” When designing the original costumes, changes were made to make the out�its more utilitarian and to assist in telling the story. For example, in the 1920s, the ideal �igure was that of a teenage boy— slim hips and no breasts. But not all women are built that way. “Costume designers employ tricks when we look at period research,” Cho said. “I take the liberty of having the general feeling of that period, still retaining the drop waist, but having a more curvaceous silhouette and a fuller skirt.” Whenever an out�it is built, the costumer works with the actor to make sure it �its correctly. “The quality of the work—I have

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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.

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The Engineer’s Estimate range is 200,000.00 – 220,000.00. For all technical, contract, 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.

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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.

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CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

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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: LEWIS EAST SUBSTATION REBUILD 54 E. UNIVERSITY DR., MESA, ARIZONA 85201 PROJECT NO. CP0461-0018 The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CM@Risk) to provide Pre-Construction Services assistance and complete Construction Services as the CM@Risk for the Lewis East Substation Rebuild 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 Lewis East Substation rebuild project scope includes the installation of (1) new 12.47kV Switchgear, (1) new 69/12kV 28 MVA transformer, replacement of all 69kV substation disconnects, new 15kV substation getaway switches, new feeder conduits and cables installed within the substation, and installation of new feeder cable installed from the getaway switches to the 1st distribution termination points outside the substation. In addition, the project scope also includes RTU and associated substation 69kV line relaying upgrades. In order to facilitate installation of the new equipment, major portions of the existing equipment, structures, foundations conduit and sub-portions of grounding will need to be removed. The existing transformer and switchgear foundations will need to be demolished, and new substation transformer and switchgear foundations will be required to be installed to support placement of the new equipment on the east side of the substation. The anticipated construction window is October 2020 to March 2021, with construction occurring under a substation outage. A critical milestone associated with this project is to ensure the Transformer and Substation foundation pads are ready to accept the new Transformer and Switchgear no later than December 15, 2020. The city anticipates completing construction on or before March 31, 2021. The estimated construction cost is $2,213,470.00. The total estimated project cost is $2,942,909.00. A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on October 23, 2019 at 9:00 am at the City of Mesa (Mesa City Plaza, Room 501, 20 E. Main Street Mesa, AZ). 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 Pre-Submittal 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-andjob-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 November 6, 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.

Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC): The advertising requirements of the statute does not prevent anyone from placing an ad in the yellow pages, on business cards, or on flyers. What it does require under A.R.S. §321 1 2 1 A 1 4 ( c ) www.azleg.gov/ars/32/01165.htm is that the advertising party, if not properly licensed as a contractor, disclose that fact on any form of advertising to the public by including the words "not a licensed contractor" in the advertisement. Again, this requirement is intended to make sure that the consumer is made aware of the unlicensed status of the individual or company. Contractors who advertise and do not disclose their unlicensed status are not eligible for the handyman's exception. Reference: http://www.azroc.gov/invest/licensed_by_la w.html

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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.gishey@mesaaz.gov.

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Obituaries Chad Michael Galbasini

Chad Michael Galbasini, 39, passed away on October 9, 2019 in Scottsdale, AZ. Chad was born on July 10, 1980 to Donald and Joan Galbasini in Mesa, AZ. He grew up in Mesa and graduated from Mountain View High School. Chad enjoyed life and had many interests. He enjoyed skateboarding, snowboarding, the beach, working out, his many friends and his life’s work as a hair stylist. All of this pales in comparison to the value he placed on being a father to Austin, Caden, Harper and Hudson. They were his whole world and he loved them very much. Chad will be greatly missed by all of his family. He is survived by his mother, Joan; his sister, Jill and his brothers, Craig (JayeLyn) and Kevin (Jackie); his four children; and his 10 nieces and nephews. Chad is preceded in death by his father, Don and his brother, Ryan. A viewing will be held on Thursday, October 17th from 6-8 pm at Bunker’s Garden Chapel, 33 S. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201. The funeral will be held on Friday, October 18th at 10 am at the LDS chapel, 495 S. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert, AZ 85234.

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AGRICULTURAL NURSERY HELP Whitfill Nursery needs 12 temporary workers in Arizona for Nursery Worker positions. Workers tasks will include planting, transplanting, watering, loading & unloading various trees and plants. Additional tasks will include pruning, fertilizing, chemical spraying, and use of farm implements including tractor, loader & forklifts. Workers should have 3 month’s experience and will be required to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis. Work is outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. All work tools, supplies, and equipment will be provided at no cost to worker. 6 positions are in Phoenix and 6 positions are in Gilbert from 11/7/2019 thru 6/30/2020. Wage is $12.00 per hour (51 hours per week). Work is guaranteed for at least ¾ of the work hours in the work days during this period. Free housing provided for those who can’t reasonably return home at end of the work day. Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided upon completion of 50% of the work. Apply for this job at the nearest State Workforce Agency Office or www.azjobconnection.gov use job listing number 3615740 or call 602 268-9466 or email susie@whitfillnursery.com

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Public Notices Notice of Initiation of the Section 106 Process: Public Participation Mobilitie, LLC proposes the replacement of two telecommunications light poles in public right-ofway at W Elliot Rd & S Priest Dr and W Grove Pkwy & Groves 2nd Apartment, Tempe, Maricopa County, AZ. Projects will include ground disturbance. Members of the public interested in submitting comments on the possible effects on historic properties included in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places may send their comments to Andrew Smith, RESCOM Environmental Corp., PO Box 361 Petoskey, MI 49770 or call 260-385-6999. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Initiation of the Section 106 ProcessPublic Participation in accordance with the FCC’s Nationwide Programmatic Agreement. Union Pacific Railroad intends to construct a communications facility approximately .11 miles North of intersection of S. 6th Avenue & E. Lincoln Street, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona (Latitude: 33.442906 and Longitude: 112.080727). The facility will include a self-support lattice telecommunications tower with an approximate overall height of 150 ft. and associated equipment. Union Pacific Railroad is publishing this notice in accordance with Federal Communications Commission regulations (47 CFR § 1.1307) for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). We respectfully request that parties interested in commenting on this Federal undertaking relative to potential effects on cultural or historic properties or with questions on the proposed facility should contact GSS, Inc., 3311 109 th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322; Ph. (515) 3312103 within 30 days of the posting of this notice. (GSS #W19406) Published: East Valley Tribune, Oct. 20, 2019 / 24975

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

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