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Due to consumer criticism of the holiday light display, event organizers promised to add thousands of lights to the landscape in the coming weeks.

Christmas park a wonder-bust, patrons find BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Tribune Staff Writer

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rganizers behind the Winter Wonderfest event at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park are under fire following a rash of consumer complaints detailing an event that did not live up to the hype. The event – described in marketing materials as “the experience of the North Pole right here in Chandler” – consisted of several simple wooden structures, bounce houses and carni-

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back the opening by a few hours on Nov. 24 to further prepare the site. “The whole damage was done in the first two hours, and we never should have opened at 2 p.m.,” Orr said. “It was dry, it was hot, it looked nothing like Christmas.” Vendors and visitors painted a different picture. “We walked in there (on Saturday) and there are vendors packing stuff up at 5:30,” Gilbert See

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With no past, what future? Saving the East Valley’s historic soul BY GARY NELSON Tribune Contributor

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val-style rides in a sparsely populated gravel lot. Visitors on the opening weekend complained about high prices, poor lighting, shoddy attractions and a lack of vendors. Event co-organizer Peter Orr blamed the event’s poor performance on several factors, including the unseasonably warm weather and his own naiveté – this is the first event he has organized. “Clearly, we were out of our depth,” he said. He said the team should not have pushed

n the early part of the last decade, Gilbert was wondering what to do with a 230-foot-tall white elephant. The town’s 1927 water tower, in the heart of the downtown Heritage District, hadn’t been used since 1985. Why not just scrap it, some said. One less thing to worry about. But a groundswell of public sentiment saved the tower, which now anchors a mini-park that opened in 2008 and stands as the most recognizable icon of the little farm town that got big. Talk to any city planner, any architect, any visionary urbanist and it won’t be long before the words “placemaking” and “sense of place” occupy center stage in the conversation. The main idea being, if you don’t know where you are, you’re really not anywhere.

Downtown Gilbert, with its grandfatherly water tower, is a prime example of “placemaking.” When you’re there, you know it. The irony of this example is that no latter-day developer had to “make” that place. It already was one. It just had to be saved. That, in a nutshell, is the reason the East Valley’s small army of historic preservationists is so busily trying to keep the wrecking See

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friend to snuggle, like a child undergoing chemo treathe’s only 9 years old, but Charlotte ments or a baby Gould is already a successful entreneeding heart surpreneur and a philanthropist. gery. Sometimes she Now, the Chandler girl has her sights makes dolls just for set on tripling her success at both. fun.” She’s trying to raise $15,000 in an Although the online competition by the end of the dolls are fun to month in the hopes of winning $30,000 make, they also take from Jif Peanut Butter – ultimately to a lot of work. “The the benefit of the Barrow Cleft & Cradolls take quite a niofacial Center at St. Joseph Hospital. bit of time to comShe is one of three finalists in the naplete,” her mother tional contest. said. Since mastering the use of a sewing Fabric needs to machine at age 7, Charlotte has raised be selected and cut. $2,000 making rag dolls and selling Then comes a handthem through her business, Stitches by embroidered face, Charlotte, and has raised another $8,000 courtesy of her othfor charity through other endeavors. er grandmother, Di“Charlotte designs, markets, sews and anne Everson. Evsells rag dolls with proceeds benefitery part of its body ing cleft lip and palate charities at Barmust be sewn and row Cleft & Craniofacial Center at St. stuffed. Charlotte Joseph’s Hospital,” said mom Nicole does the sewing and (Special to the Tribune) Gould, adding: her sister does the Charlotte Gould, 9, of Chandler holds one of the dolls she made to “It is Charlotte’s goal to bring hope, help raise more than $10,000 for charity. stuffing. smiles and joy to kids around the counAnd as a final lovtry who are facing challenges and uncer- her childhood. ing touch, Gould said, “every doll gets Although her last surgery was at age a final ‘good luck’ hug from Charlotte.” tainty as they deal with medical condi4 and she is now a “happy, healthy, surtions.” She markets them through Instagram In addition to the dolls, Charlotte asks gery-free kiddo,” Charlotte faces “more and through various publications and guests to her birthday parties to bring a surgeries in the future, for sure,” her blogs. donation in lieu of a gift. “Essentially, mother said. Gould discovered an online advertiseA fourth-grader at Jacobson Elemen- ment for the Jif contest. Charlotte gives her birthdays to charity instead of getting pretty packages filled tary in Chandler, Charlotte received the “It said, ‘Do you have a child that is sewing machine from her grandparents going to change the world?’ I thought, ‘I with toys and games,” her mom said. Charlotte’s generosity has a deeply per- as a Christmas gift in 2015. Her grand- sure do!’” Gould recalled. mother Wendy Gould, a retired kindersonal origin. Now that the campaign is in full throtShe was diagnosed with a cleft lip and garten teacher, is “the most patient and tle, Charlotte knows how she will be palate during a prenatal ultrasound and kind instructor” and taught her to use it, spending her time besides doing homehas endured several surgeries throughout Gould said. work when she’s not in class. A girl who “always “As we start fulfilling orders from this has big ideas,” she put campaign, Charlotte will dedicate a few her newfound skill afternoons a week and part of the weekback then to making end to sewing all the dolls people have dolls after seeing one in so generously bought to support her,” a sewing book. Gould said. “Charlotte has made People must place their orders by Dec. over 100 dolls to date,” 21 at igg.me/at/stitchesbycharlotte. The Gould said. “Dolls winner will be decided by a panel of cehave been sold and sent lebrity judges, including Melissa Joan all over the country” Hart, the popular actress, director, proas well as Mexico and ducer, singer and fashion designer. Canada. The determination of a winner will be “We keep a map to based on the overall reach of the camshow the distance the paign and the positive and far-reaching dolls travel,” Mom effects of the business idea. (Photo Credit/Special to the Tribune) Gould said winning the contest would Charlotte Gould got the idea to make these rag dolls from a sewing added. “Many dolls are catalogue, then decided they offered a good way to raise money for made as gifts to chil- “successfully take a small idea and big needy children. dren needing a best dream to its fullest potential.” BY PAUL MARYNIAK Tribune Executive Editor

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resident Danielle Mejia said. Other disgruntled customers posted on Facebook, detailing poor lighting and other conditions throughout the weekend. One food vendor, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said that he was initially scheduled to set up on the Wednesday before the event but had to leave because the site had no power. When the vendor returned on Friday, the power still was not ready. It is unclear how much preparation organizers put into the fest, but the official Winter Wonderfest Facebook page has promoted the event since April. Orr, who has a background in the concessions industry, said he came up with idea for Winter Wonderfest after witnessing the success a friend had with Fear Farm – a popular Halloween attraction in west Phoenix – and thought a Christmasthemed event could do just as well. “I have been mulling this around for a couple years and finally took the plunge,” Orr said. In response to complaints, organizers Orr and Joshua Ahern released a press release in which Orr stated: “We had thousands of people come through the gates on opening weekend, and while many had a great time, some had some very valid suggestions about how we could improve the experience. We want everyone to know that we’re listening.” Despite that sentiment, disgruntled visitors allege that organizers removed negative reviews from the event’s official Face-

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While some costs were listed on the website, other inpark attractions such as the S’mores Land – which consisted of six outdoor portable propane fireplaces – and photos with Santa Claus also carried extra costs not mentioned on the site. “Most of those ex(Wayne Schutsky/Tribune Staff) tra charges are thirdThe Gingerbread Land and S'mores Land exhibits at Winter Wonderfest left some guests underwhelmed. party vendors, so it is not me,” Orr said. Orr expressed regret at the initial ticket book page and blocked users who posted price. negative comments. He said he intended for all customers to Visitor Ev Ares wrote on Facebook, “We went on Friday and (were) so disappoint- pay $10 per ticket through several “buy ed! The website was so misleading. Defi- one, get one free” and 50-percent-off pronitely not a winter wonderland. More like motions, though some customers did not take advantage of them. a cheap carnival in a dirty field…” He said raising the ticket prices to $20 Features like Snow Wonderland did not impress visitors. It consisted of a small in- with attached discount promotions was flatable bounce house with a tarp over the part of the event’s marketing plan. Front Porch Pickins, a local company top filled with fake snow that one Facebook user wrote “feels like the material charged with bringing 50 local vendors to the event, has dropped out of the event, inside of diapers.” The Gingerbread light display – de- said owner Desiree Byrne. The anonymous food and beverage scribed as “a life size Gingerbread House light display unlike anything you’ve ever vendor said the event was a mess from seen” – was little more than five light fea- the start, claiming that its reality did not match what was promised when he first tures sitting in a patch of dirt. Tickets to Winter Wonderfest initially spoke with Orr two months ago. The vendor said the Winter Wonderfest cost $20 and did not include access to many of the fest’s attractions. Parking also initially was described by organizers as a cost $5 and rides like the Ferris wheel, car- high-end Christmas event, but “what it ousel, zipline and bungee trampoline cost turned out to be was downright cheap.” He also was concerned because organizbetween $3 and $9.

ers never asked to see his certificate of insurance, which is unusual for events like this, he said. He also said that he earned under $200 on opening day and did not think the event attendance would allow him to recoup his operating costs, which included a $500 fee to set up at the event. “The design layout was atrocious, so no one made it down to our side (of the event),” he said. Following backlash on social media, Winter Wonderfest lowered the ticket price to $10 across the board and removed the parking fee. Orr also offered to “make it right” for any customers who paid the full $20, though he said he will not be offering refunds. Customers who paid $20 can contact Orr to receive free admission to the park on a later date, he said. In response to mounting criticism from opening weekend, Winter Wonderfest also was to host visitors for free on Dec. 1. Orr said “90 percent” of the attractions also would be free during that time. Winter Wonderfest organizers also promised “enhanced surroundings as the event moves forward,” including additional light displays. Orr also stated that they would increase the size of the Snow Wonderland play area. But none of this brought much comfort to the people who had already brought their families there at considerable expense. “We shelled out over $150…I would never go back,” Mejia said. “They are going to open it up on Friday to everyone for free, but what does that do for us, who already spent hundreds of dollars?”

Tireless champion of Chandler at-risk youth succumbs BY PAUL MARYNIAK Tribune Executive Editor

enry Diaz Salinas, whose tireless efforts to save Chandler’s at-risk youth produced a signature program to keep them from gang and other delinquent behavior, passed away last month after a 20-year battle with a debilitating illness. Mr. Salinas, 66, founded ICAN in 1991 out of concern for the increasing gang violence on the streets of the city he called home since he was 5, when he and his family moved to Chandler from Lubbock, Texas. Even with four children and two jobs, Mr. Salinas found time nearly every day to pound the streets of Chandler to talk to teens hanging out on street corners and organize pick-up basketball games and

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Henry Salinas devoted his life to helping at-risk youth in Chandler.

other activities, recalled his son, Fernando Salinas.

“He’d say, ‘What is going on here? It wasn’t like this when I was growing up.’ So, he’d walk the streets and go up to gang members, and take them to the park and play basketball,” Fernando said. Mr. Salinas was involved in helping atrisk youth long before ICAN even became his dream. He volunteered with the Boys and Girls Club, but became discouraged by its staffers’ habit of turning away teens who violated its dress code or whose parents could not afford the monthly membership dues. “He said, ‘These are the ones who need it. They’re getting kicked out of these clubs. We need to help them,’” his son said. Mr. Salinas gave little thought to his personal safety when approaching juveniles hanging out on corners or near convenience stores to look for older teen gang

leaders; he knew they had influence over kids 13 or 14 years old who were attracted to their lifestyle. “He just did not stop,” Fernando said. “They eventually came to respect him. Gradually, he got other parents involved and found a little building at Alma School Road and Chandler Boulevard he could use for basketball games. Mr. Salinas also approached staff at Willis Junior High School, persuading them to open their gym to his growing following of juveniles. Those games were not just recreation, as Mr. Salinas instituted mentoring time after play so that the young people knew adults cared for them and their future. His devotion to his cause was seemingly limitless, Fernando said, recalling, “The See

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ger – helped make this the place it is. Saving them is more than a matter of from page 1 sentiment. John Southard, a professional historian ball away from the relics of our past. who is Tempe’s historic preservation ofAnd, contrary to perceptions that could ficer, said saving the past is often a key mistakenly be gleaned from our seas of component of ensuring a better future. built-yesterday neighborhoods, the re“There is a perception … that presergion does indeed have a past. The area is vation is largely an academic or nostaldotted with icons that speak to the vangic pursuit,” Southard said. “In actualished natives of prehistory, to the taming ity, there is a great deal of literature that of the Old West, to the dawn of America’s demonstrates that preservation is a key automobile age and on down to the postcomponent of placemaking. It brings auwar boom that cemented the country’s thenticity to a destination that is desired status as a global superpower. They can be natural – Hayden Butte by, for instance, the creative class that is in downtown Tempe is an example – or so sought-after in terms of bringing new residents and employees and employers.” man-made. But if economics can help drive historic They can be mammoth, like the preservation, economics also can operate Hayden Flour Mill, or as small as a neon as an enemy. sign. They can be beautiful or as ungainly Southard is worried, for example, that as, well, a water tower. And the history the building boom in downtown Tempe they represent can be that of a civilization could threaten the character of surroundon the move, or one stained by the darker ing neighborhoods. forces of our nature. More specifically, he noted that two of But every one of them – those already Tempe’s seminal properties – the Hayden saved from destruction and those in danhouse and the flour mill directly across from it on Mill Avenue – are vacant. And to him, vacant means at-risk. “That area is really akin to Tempe’s Mount Vernon,” he said. Fortunately, plans are in the works for both properties, he said. Two 15-story buildings (Gary Nelson/Tribune Contributor) are planned for lots The Buckhorn Baths main office shows signs of deterioration after beimmediately next to ing closed for years. the Hayden house,

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but the developers have agreed to preserve the house itself. And a Chicago developer is working with the city to rehabilitate and use both the 1918 mill building and the adjacent silos, which date from 1951. Official historic preservation policies vary across the East Valley’s four major cities. Tempe and Chandler operate city-owned historical museums. Mesa and Gilbert offer subsidies (Gary Nelson/Tribune Contributor) to their privately run historical sign in the front window of Buckhorn Baths in east museums. Mesa and Tempe have The Mesa probably never will say "open" again. The historic official citizen boards overseeing motel has been shuttered for years and has deteriorated historic preservation, as well as severely during that time. historic preservation ordinances and preservation officers. original town hall. The cities also differ vastly in terms of The city still owns the building, shares historic inventory. it with the Chamber and has not indiTempe and Mesa, the oldest of the four, cated what will become of it when the have the most to save. Gilbert, on the Chamber’s lease expires. other end of the scale, has only one buildChamber president Kathy Tilque said ing on the National Register of Historic she wants the town to be fully cognizant Places. of the building’s historic nature before That building is a 1913 schoolhouse thinking about redeveloping the propthat houses the Gilbert Historical Mu- erty. The structure’s original portion is seum. made of adobe, a rare commodity in the Kayla Kolar, president and CEO of the mostly new town. Gilbert Historical Society, said preservaJody Crago, administrator of the Chantion is a challenge in the town for two dler Museum, said public attitudes somereasons. times pose the biggest threat to preservaFirst, the town’s explosive growth did tion. not occur until recently, so it has few old“In Arizona, owner rights are very er buildings. strong, and if there’s a sense that preservSecond, Kolar said, the town’s conserva- ing something is going to impede their tive politicians have not made preserva- rights, sometimes that’s the greatest chaltion a priority. lenge,” Crago said. The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce Chandler has managed to save several recently has begun efforts to catalog city- historic properties, including the Mcowned historic properties. One of those Cullough-Price House, which currently easily could be Chamber headquarters See HISTORIC on page 8 itself, a 1937 building that served as the

Historic or just old? There’s a difference, experts say BY GARY NELSON Tribune Contributor

ne by one, older neighborhoods across the East Valley are winning official recognition as historic districts. In a way, the designations are an effort to freeze time in its tracks, preserving some special essence of the past. The age threshold for such a designation is 50 years – laughably young, perhaps, in other parts of the country but downright ancient by the standards of most East Valley neighborhoods. Mesa, to cite one case, now has seven such designations, the latest having been

awarded this summer to the West SideClark Addition near downtown. That does not mean, however, that as time rolls on every 50-plus neighborhood or elderly building in the East Valley will be deemed historic. In fact, most of them – mass-produced and anonymous beneath their oceans of red-tile roofs – probably never will be. John Southard, Tempe’s historic preservation officer, said more than age is involved. “Old and historic are often conflated,” Southard said. “Professionally, there is a great deal of distinction. When we’re looking at whether or not something is just old, or something that is in fact

historic, we’re looking at the property’s significance.” A case must be made, Southard said, for designating a property or neighborhood based on tangible criteria. “Why is it important?” he said. “Is it associated with an individual, with an event, with a particular architectural style or design or what have you?” Beyond that, the property must have maintained its historical integrity. In the case of a mid-century ranch home, for example, a preservationist will look at whether it still has steel casement windows, whether it still has a carport, whether its original brick exterior is intact and whether its land-

scape reflects the original look. In other words, Southard said, “Does it convey the significance of its design? Does it convey its setting, its look and feel from the historic period?” “There are many, many post-World War II subdivisions in the Valley,” Southard said. “So, it becomes a matter of determining within that universe of properties which are the most significant, which are the worthy of designation and recognition.” Southard said another criterion for individual structures is whether they are “rare and surviving” examples of a bygone era, such as the few Victorianstyle houses to be found in the region.

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THE WEEK IN REVIEW Sponsor messages will start appearing on Mesa fire trucks The Mesa Fire and Medical Department is allowing

private businesses to sponsor health and safety messages on fire trucks in an attempt to raise money. Sponsors will be allowed to place decals on fire trucks and receive trading cards with images of the vehicles and the sponsor’s business logo. The department hopes the program will generate about $250,000 to help reduce budget cuts. The decals will be placed on the sides of fire trucks and will be used to educate people about drowning prevention, stopping the spread of the flu and other messages. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

Mesa vice mayor named to National League of Cities board Mesa District 5 Councilmember and Vice Mayor David Luna has

been named to the board of directors for the National League of Cities. Luna, one of 22 newly named to the 48-person board, will serve a two-year term. He just completed his fourth term on the Information Technology and Communications Committee, serving as the committee chair. As committee chair, Luna was a member of the NLC Board of Directors for 2017. He also was named second vice president of the Hispanic Elected Local Officials constituency group. HELO provides guidance to the NLC Board and to its policy committees on major public policy issues affecting the Hispanic and Latino communities. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

Huss Brewing beer named second best in the nation for 2017 Huss Brewing Company’s Koffee Kolsch has been picked

by VinePair as the second-best beer in the country for 2017. First place went to Coolship Red from Allagash Brewing Company in Portland, Maine. VinePair said Koffee Kolsch is “light and life-changing for those who claim to dislike coffee beer, with an espresso quality that blends into the beer better than fruit juice into a smoothie.” Huss Brewing Company of Tempe has a taproom near Priest Drive, north of Elliot Road, as well as one on Camelback Road and Central Avenue in Phoenix. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

Construction firm’s owner honored by Girl Scouts Lorraine Bergman, president and owner of Caliente Construction

in Tempe, has been named the 2017 Woman of Courage by the Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council. Bergman was recognized for taking over the company after her husband died, the Girl Scouts said. Caliente Construction is now one of the 50 largest general contractors in Arizona and the seventh largest womanowned business in the state. She has served as president of the Arizona Builders Alliance, state director for association of General Contractors of America, president of the Center for Job Order Excellence in Arizona, and co-founder of Advancing Women in Construction. The Girl Scouts also recognized Evelyn “Pit” Lucking as the 2017 Woman of Distinction. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

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houses the historical museum, and an agricultural heritage district in Tumbleweed Park. But, Crago said, the city does not maintain a list of endangered historic properties. Mesa does, and its list is a long one. It can be found under the historic preservation link on the city’s website, mesaaz.gov, which is maintained by Lauren Allsopp. Allsopp, a professional preservationist who oversaw conservation of artifacts from the Titanic, is under a two-year contract to spend 20 hours a week leading the city’s preservation efforts. Her to-do list is longer than those 20 hours can accommodate. It includes working with neighborhoods seeking historic designation, cataloguing and saving the city’s dwindling inventory of classic neon signs, saving the historic character of the downtown com-

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phone would ring at 4 in the morning and some kid would be saying, ‘I’m stranded in Phoenix,’ and he’d go and bring him home.” And he frequently did the same with teens in Chandler who had no way of getting to ICAN or a school gym. “He’d just go pick them up and take them home,” said Fernando, a Marine stationed in Africa who came home to help care for his father in his final months. Over the years, Mr. Salinas saw the fruits of his efforts: Many young people he helped went on to become doctors, lawyers and businessowners, Fernando said. Mr. Salinas’ vision continues and ICAN remains a free program serving over 150 youth daily. The new ICAN Lon E. Hoeye Youth Center provides prevention programs to 55 percent more young people than it did five years ago. Mr. Salinas was remembered for doing far more than helping at-risk youth. At home, he was a devoted father and husband who “loved playing the guitar and singing,” Fernando said. His father also was “an amazing chef and would prepare you a delicious meal before you left his home,” he added. “He fed everybody to include the cable guy, honestly. "He learned the Tex-Mex recipes from his mother and grandmother. He worked as a chef at a rehab center in Watsonville, California, and also at Williams Air Force

mercial district and preserving a mid-century Safeway store just east of downtown. A top priority is Buckhorn Baths, a 1930s-era motor court at Main Street and Recker Road. The motel and its hot mineral-spring baths played a key role in early Cactus League baseball, and its kitschy décor drew legions of road-tripping families for decades. Mesa tried to buy the now-unused property after voters approved bonds for that purpose in 2012, but the deal fell through. Now, Allsopp said she is trying to contact parties that recently bought the property to talk about incorporating its history into whatever plans they might have. In the view of Allsopp and others, preservation is a matter of stewardship, a recognition that whoever owns a historic property today will someday have to pass it on to a new generation. “Stewardship,” Allsopp said, “is, ‘Sure, we want to change these buildings so they fit 21st-century use,’ but we need to keep the character and integrity.” Base. In fact, the Army Colonel he cooked for worked hard to keep my dad from being sent to Vietnam; that’s how good his food was.” An Army veteran, Mr. Salinas created Thanksgiving meals that were “like dining at a fine restaurant. He always took the time to slice fruits and vegetables into a variety of fun shapes. He displayed the finished meals as if he were competing for a Michelin Star. For years, he volunteered at the Boys and Girls Club and took the lead in preparing Thanksgiving meals for low-income families.” He also volunteered as an interpreter at the Chandler Justice Center, read and mentored Head Start children, and helped with programs aimed at curbing hunger. He did all this despite a two-decade battle with an illness that created noncancerous tumors on his brain and spine. Fernando said his father ended almost any conversation he had with anyone by saying, “Have a wonderful, beautiful, fantastic, lovely, blessed day.” He added that people almost always could see “It was so genuine and not just something he said.” Since spring, Mr. Salinas’ illness finally began getting the better of him, forcing him to remain largely bedridden. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Yolanda Salinas; sons Henry and Fernando; daughters Araceli and Yolanda; and 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family requested that memorials be made to ICAN at icanaz.org/get-involved/donate.

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THE WEEK AHEAD 12K’s pet event coming toA popular Freestone Park in Gilbert Gilbert precursor to the holiday season, the 12K’s of Christmas, will take place 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 in Freestone Park, 1045 E. Juniper Ave. The event, put together with the help of an army of youth volunteers and community sponsors, features Santa’s Pet Village, the Christmas Bazaar, entertainment and various runs/walks. Runners/ walkers, shoppers, entertainers, rescue groups and animals have made it popular over the years. Over the past eight years, the event has donated more than $80,000 to The Arizona Pet Project (the nonprofit arm of Maricopa County Animal Care and Control) and the participating rescues, according to event founder Kathleen Toupkin. The 12K’s of Christmas has also helped nearly 2,000 pets find forever homes. Information/registration: 12kchristmas.com. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe announce holiday toy drives First responders from Chandler and Gilbert and a Tempe agency have announced their annual toy drives. The Chandler Fire, Health & Medical Department is collecting toys until Dec. 15, and the drive is highlighted by the Holiday Toy Ride from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Chandler Fashion Center. Toy donations also can be dropped off in the lobby of the Fire Administration Headquarters at 151 E. Boston St. Information: chandleraz.gov/fire. Gilbert Police’s Blue Line of Love Toy Drive is taking place around the town, with drop boxes at police stations and restaurants. Information: 480-635-7287, darrell.krueger@gilbertaz.gov The Tempe Community Action Agency is hosting its 13th Annual Holiday Toy Shoppe from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, at the Escalante Senior Center in Tempe. TCAA is accepting toy donations for the event until Dec. 15 at the agency, 2146 Apache Blvd. Information: 480-422-8922 ext. 5884. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

300 cats expected to attend 25th Anniversary All Breed show The Cat Fanciers Association and the Phoenix Feline Fanciers are hosting their 25th Anniversary All Breed cat show on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 9-10, at the Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St. Each day will feature eight judging rings with up to 300 cats from around the country. Up to 45 recognized breeds will be competing, along with a Veterans class of cats 7 years and up as well as a huge Household Pet class. A local rescue group, All About Animals, will be there along with vendors and a raffle. Sunday, a holiday cat costume contest takes place along with a contest for the best decorated cage. Cost is $10 for adults, $8 seniors and military, $6 for children 3-12, and free for under 3. For more information and coupons, go to phxfeline.com. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

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EVIT teacher indicted on fraud, embezzlement BY JIM WALSH Tribune Staff Writer

teacher responsible for operating the radio station at the East Valley Institute of Technology has been indicted on fraud charges after investigations by the Arizona auditor general and attorney general. Prosecutors with the Attorney General’s Office obtained an indictment charging Steven Grosz with fraud after an audit found he had diverted $3,750 in school funds to his personal business account, set up for his disc jockey business, “The Disc Jockey Company.” Although Grosz resigned in lieu of termination in June 2013 when the financial irregularities were discovered, he was re-hired in October 2013 after repaying $2,320 to EVIT, according to an Auditor General’s Office press release. The audit criticized EVIT for accepting Grosz’s explanation that he had spent $1,322 for EVIT-related expenses, noting that he failed to submit any proof.

“Officials should not have accepted Mr. Grosz’s claim as it was an exception to EVIT’s standard, yet unwritten, policy identified by the superintendent. She stated EVIT does not reimburse employees if they do not have a purchase order,” according to the Auditor General’s release. EVIT’s longtime superintendent, Sally Downey, was not specifically named in the press release. “This was something EVIT dealt with over four years ago. We thought the situation was resolved at that time. We will wait to see what happens next in the legal process,” EVIT said in a statement released by a spokeswoman. In addition, the Auditor General found that Grosz attempted to cover-up his actions by altering his bank account records. The discrepancy was discovered when an assistant superintendent asked him to bring up his bank account records on a computer and found they did not match the documents Grosz had previously submitted during the inquiry, according to the release.

“Our investigation revealed that from February through May 2013, Mr. Grosz may have embezzled $3,750 of public monies that (Special to the Tribune) should have On Nov. 6, Steven Grosz been used was indicted on four felony to support counts of theft, misuse of public monies and forgery. EVIT’s radio station operations. Mr. Grosz also altered two financial reports he submitted to EVIT officials during their inquiry of his alleged misuse of EVIT monies,” the Auditor General’s press release said. “Mr. Grosz provided two financial reports allegedly showing his business bank account history for the two time periods in question.

“However, he altered these reports to falsely show positive rather than the actual negative bank account balances by making 55 alterations,” the release said. The alterations included “removing insufficient funds charges, removing or altering details on transfers to and from his personal bank account, and changing transaction amounts related to cash withdrawals and deposits.” Grosz initially denied altering the records during the Auditor General’s investigation but later admitted he did it, according to the press release. Grosz was still working at EVIT when the indictment was issued by a state grand jury. He was served with the indictment on Nov. 29 and is scheduled to appear in Maricopa County Superior Court on Dec. 5. Grosz is charged in the indictment of violating his duties as a custodian of public monies by using them for his own purposes, two counts of theft and one count of forgery. He is charged with committing the crimes between February and June 2013.

Police push back on report criticizing body-worn camera policies BY JOEL T. VERNILE Cronkite News

olice policies on the use of bodyworn cameras, including policies of the Mesa Police Department and two others in Arizona, present the possibility for abuse of the technology, according to a report released this month by a national civil rights group. In its third annual policy scorecard, the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights said it looked at body camera policies to determine whether “police departments are conforming to these principles and adequately protecting civil rights and civil liberties.” “We’re seeing a nationwide failure to safeguard civil rights, as departments adopt body-worn cameras,” said Sakira Cook, senior counsel for the Leadership Conference. But Arizona police departments cited in the report blasted the study as “filled with inaccuracies” and based on standards that far exceed what the Justice Department requires. “The Phoenix Police Department continues to be industry leaders in the use of body-worn camera technologies and policies,” Sgt. Jonathan W. Howard, a department spokesman, said in an emailed

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A national civil rights group said policies governing use of police body-warn cameras in 75 departments, including three in Arizona, present opportunities for abuse.

statement. “We work closely with the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Justice Assistance to ensure our policy is consistent with, and in fact leading, national standards.” The Arizona departments said they are working to hold the new and evolving technology to appropriate standards. “Although camera programs have been around for several years, they are still very new in the realm of policy and best practices,” said Steve Berry of the Mesa Police

Department. The report gave failing grades to Phoenix, Mesa and Tucson police for their policies. But they were in good company: None of the 75 departments studied complied with more than five of the eight standards in the report, and most met only two or three. Tucson met three, Mesa one and Phoenix none. But Howard put little stock in the report, which he said contained “erroneous information.” As one example, he noted that the department’s policy on bodyworn cameras is posted online, but the report claimed that it was not. Berry said his agency is aware of the conference report but “we have not been contacted by their organization.” A spokeswoman for the federal Bureau of Justice Assistance said there is no one standard for the emerging technology, which is being adopted by more and more departments. But Joan LaRocca said her office assesses the use of cameras by agencies that get federal grants for the technology to make sure they “take steps toward developing policies that are deliberative, comprehensive and that consider core policy issues.” The conference report was based on eight safeguards developed by the organization. They include whether department

policy allows officers to view footage before they file a report, whether an officer in the field has control of the camera when it is recording and whether the public can get access to video footage from the camera. “There’s a real risk that these new devices could become instruments of injustice used, for example, to intensify disproportionate surveillance and disproportionate enforcement in heavily policed communities of color,” said Vanita Gupta, president and CEO of the Leadership Conference. She and others said that one of the biggest problems is the possibility that officers can review the footage, which is why Gupta said a policy prohibiting such reviews was “one of the most important benchmarks in our scorecard.” While unrestricted officer access to footage may create “an illusion of accuracy,” the report said, it “actually undermines the goals of transparency and accountability.” But Phoenix and Mesa police, who both failed on that score, both flatly denied that their policies allow officers to review video. Tucson police did not respond to requests for comment on the report. “We do not allow officers to view BWC video prior to making statements following critical incidents,” Howard said.

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queaky toys. Bones. Treats. Not the typical items you’d expect on a Christmas list for Santa. That’s because these are Santa’s fourlegged friends. The furballs went to see Santa recently at the Chandler Fashion Center to get a leg up on their Christmas wish list. In between a lot of sniffing, the well-behaved canines were drooling over Santa, showering him with lots of kisses! Luckily for Santa, the dogs he has seen have been on the “nice” list. They haven’t had an accident, at least on him. “Never had that happen,” said Santa. “They’re pretty good most of the time. I know they get scared and you’d think they’d do that but haven’t had that yet.” While Santa took a moment to “paws” for photos with pooches, he said most of their masters ask for one thing. “Most of the time they want food for them.” Typically, it’s the smaller breeds that come to sit on Santa’s lap. “It’s really funny to see all of the animals. I really enjoy ‘em.” In line first to see Santa was Juno, a 2-year-old Jack Russell Terrier/Queensland mix and Milo, a 12-year-old Parson Russell Terrier. The pets posed for a photo with the newest member of the family, Adalyn, along with her parents. “It’s her first Christmas,” said Ronica Holsinger. “She’s only 8 months old, so

right for them. They open their stockings and they get some presents. They’re very spoiled.” Waiting in the wings were 8-yearold Bella, a Yorkie, and 3-year-old Chloe, a Golden Retriever. They come every year to get their picture with Santa. “They love to sit (Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer) and get it,” said Santa greets Shelby, Jeanette Peterson’s pooch, during a pet event at owner Mary Rudd. Chandler Fashion Center. “It’s a tradition and we wanted to do a whole family get-to- they love coming up here. We used to do this with our kids when they were little so gether with the dogs and her.” As far as what Juno and Milo want now we do it with the dogs.” The pooches want fun stuff from Santa. for Christmas? “Probably just bones and squishy toys,” said Holsinger. “And treats.” Forget the collars and leashes. “Chloe likes toys, stuffed toys, so she Up next were a pair of Huskies. Dakota and Angel are 3½-year-old brothers who probably wants those,” said Rudd. “And had visited Santa twice before. Posing for a Bella just likes to relax and lay around, so photo with them were their human broth- she’s really not into toys that much.” At first glance, 4-year-old pitbull Cayne ers, Dillon Garcia, 14, and Lucas, 13. Their mother, Debbie Garcia, said that looked like a dog you might not want to for Christmas, “they would like some mess with. But he turned out to be a tedtreats and some new bones, some re- dy bear at heart and got along with Santa ally hard bones because they can chew quite well. He posed for a photo with Kim Curtis through anything.” Dakota and Angel, no doubt, already and her husband and 3-year-old Jordan. “He’s a great dog,” said Curtis, who are set for Christmas morning. “They have stockings,” said Debbie. “They go likes to spoil Cayne, especially on

Christmas. “We go to the dog bakeries and give him some stuff. He has his own stocking.” Sniffing their way next to Santa’s lap were 6-year-old Binkie, a Pomeranian/ King Charles Spaniel and 13-year-old Bailey, all decked out in a Santa’s suit. “We got them as puppies so we raised them wearing clothes,” said Shyonna Leach. “We never got them used to shoes but clothes they can do. We actually would put Bailey in my T-shirts when I was in middle school. She’s used to it.” Binkie and Bailey definitely get into the Christmas spirit. “They love opening presents even if there’s nothing inside of the present because it’s not for them,” said Leach. “They get stockings and Christmas presents. They’ll help us open our Christmas presents because they think it’s for them.” The most boisterous of the night was 5-year-old French bulldog Shelby, who apparently was barking up the wrong Christmas tree. After a few minutes sitting next to Santa, Shelby had enough. While this photo session was limited to animals with fur, Santa has been left scratching his head over some pets that people have brought in. “I’ve had one of those big yellow and white snakes on me before,” said Santa. “I don’t know what they’re called. They See

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Gilbert photographer to show his photos of biker gang BY SRIANTHI PERERA Tribune Staff Writer

s an Arizona State University student in the 1970s pursuing a master’s degree in fine arts, Gilbert photographer Neil Miller turned a chance encounter with Arizona’s first outlawed motorcycle gang into an unusual relationship. This month, he will display the product of that relationship with “The Dirty Dozen” when he opens a show of the photos he took of the gang’s everyday life. A 1975 article in Phoenix New Times

described the Dirty Dozen as a group that ruled state highways for 30 years until some members eventually switched over to the Hells Angels. “Unkempt and wild, with a fearsome reputation backed by criminality, the Dirty Dozen was Arizona’s preeminent motorcycle club and would not allow other clubs to operate in the Grand Canyon State without its permission,” the article said. Miller’s work will be on display in “The Dirty Dozen” from Dec. 16 to Feb. 10 at Gallery 4 located in HD South, home of the Gilbert Historical Museum. Gallery

4 is curated by Alan Fitzgerald, owner of Art Intersection in the Heritage District. Miller’s experiences with The Dirty Dozen ranged from charging down switchback-filled roads to the subtle relationships between members and the women who travel with them. “Live hard and die young is what it was See

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Neil Miller, a Gilbert photographer, is putting on a show of the pictures he took of The Dirty Dozen, a motorcycle gang that roamed Arizona for several decades.

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about. The reality of this lifestyle turned out to be true,” he wrote. Miller was 30 when he met the gang. “It was a party and I had been photographing parties for several years. At the time, I was just working to add to an ongoing photography project. But after one night out in the forest north of the Grand Canyon, I knew this would be a long-term encounter,” he wrote in his artist statement. Any trepidation? “There was some on the first run I went on, but it became apparent once the members got to know me, everything went very well,” said Miller. “It was a closed group but, once accepted, easy to get along with. I had been riding motorcycles for over 10 years when this opportunity came up, so it fit my interest. “I found that once you get past the social independence and the take-it-orleave-it attitude, you find the club to be a family just out to enjoy life on their own terms,” said Miller, adding: “Most members were hard-working, taxpaying people who spent their off time socializing and riding tricked-out, two-wheeled vehicles. Along the way,

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ment from a high vantage point and took some photos out of the back of a pickup truck and others from a rented airplane. “But I found riding on the back of a bike was the best approach,” he said. “I had been used to taking photographs while riding (Neil Miller) Neil Miller’s photographs capture the Dirty Dozen motorcycle club against my own bike and the rugged Arizona desert background. Miller also tackled photo projects having two hands available allowed in Atlantic City and Guadalajara. me to shoot quickthis lifestyle led to bumping into rules, er without worrying where I was going. “One of the best shots was taken pointregulations and the many dangers of living the camera backwards over my head: ing large.” Miller’s photographs, some in black I probably would not do this now.” Miller worked 39 years as a news phoand white and some in color, depict the rugged club members on their machines tographer at Channel 10 and retired in etched against the equally rough scrub 2009. Retired or not, photographers aren’t land and mountainous backdrop that is far removed from their equipment. Arizona’s outdoors. Miller’s lens now focuses on street Close-ups reveal the long-haired, tattooed and leather-clad men in search of photography. Earlier this year, he was in a different adventure than what regular Eastern Europe, and currently, he is in India doing what he loves most. life in the city brings. Information: hdsouth.org or 480-926Miller used various methods to record the group riding: He set up his equip- 1577.

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wrap all around and stuff. Why not? I’m not going anywhere. It’s not going anywhere. Might as well sit here and talk about it.” But what could a snake want for Christmas? “I don’t know what a snake wants for Christmas,” Santa chuckles. Maybe a rat? “We’ll start with a mouse and work our way up,” Santa added. Santa also has seen a few lizards. “Glad no one has brought any Gila monsters.” People have even brought in insects. “I have had a spider in a box.” At least it wasn’t poisonous. “They’re really good. They don’t bite or anything.” Believe it or not, Santa actually had an otter visit him once. “The only thing I don’t like are those ferrets,” Santa said. “They just stink. I don’t think you can wash the smell out of those things. I’ll hold them and all that. I don’t care. Those are the only ones that are not pleasurable.” Overall, it’s a fun break from the twolegged humans who regularly visit, he said. “It’s a lot of fun,” Santa said. “I love animals. I have no problem with it. I don’t care what they are.”

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Kids 18 and under are being encouraged by the Mesa Library to “Read Down Your Fines.” From now until Jan. 6, children can reduce overdue fees by $1 for every 20 minutes spent reading. “Read Down Your Fines” forms can be picked up at any library service desk or downloaded at mesalibrary.org/readdownyourfines. All forms must be submitted to the library no later than Jan. 6. Information: 480-644-3100.

Downtown Mesa OK’d for mixed-use project

The Mesa City Council approved a development agreement for a downtown mixed-use project at Main and South Pomeroy Streets. The three-acre site currently hosts a parking lot and garage. 3W Management wants to add apartments and office and retail space to the city-owned property. The city is offering to lease the property at 6 percent of its appraised value with the option to sell it outright in the future. The developer could get up to $3 million for work on public streets and parks.

Mesa Book Festival debuts, to highlight EV literary arts

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PayPal gives $10,000 grant to Mesa-based House of Refuge

A Mesa-based charity, House of Refuge, was awarded a $10,000 grant by PayPal through its Arizona GIVES Grant Team. House of Refuge provides safe, affordable housing for families experiencing homelessness, serving over 2,500 families since 1995. This grant will assist in the development and expansion of the charity’s Family Education Center online education, tutoring and program-based classes, including financial literacy. In 2016, PayPal awarded over $62,000 in GIVE grants to organizations.

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Alliance Bank bets big on EV with $225 million of loans BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Tribune Staff Writer

he East Valley is a prime spot for real estate investment in the Phoenix metro area, with one Valley lender providing over $255 million worth of loans for projects in the past 18 months. Alliance Bank financed a number of projects in the area, including office and industrial parks and further development in Mesa’s Eastmark master-planned community. “We are very confident in the market, and we think the fundamentals are strong now,” said Paul Engler, Alliance Bank senior vice president. Overall, Alliance Bank has financed 1.74 million square feet of commercial projects and over 434 acres of single-family residential projects in the area over the past year and a half. Much of that development is happening near residential areas and along freeway frontage. “The East Valley has a lot of wind at its back,” Engler said. He added, “That market is so diverse and continues to be so strong that all asset classes continue to be attractive to us in the East Valley right now.” Developers are comfortable investing in the East Valley due to the region’s population, employment and housing growth over the past decade. The East Valley population in 2015 was 1,287,300, and projections have that number growing to over 1.4 million by 2020, according to East Valley PartnerBUSINESS BRIEFS

Developer breaks ground for Falcon Field center

Ground has been broken for a 96,000-square-foot speculative industrial facility at Falcon Field in Mesa. The Falcon Field Business Center, 3110 N. Greenfield Road, will be designed to attract manufacturing and distribution users to the Falcon Field District. It is near Falcon Field Airport, Boeing and Loop 202. EastGroup Properties, which is developing and managing the project, is targeting aerospace, defense, light assembly, distribution and e-commerce businesses as future tenants.

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ship’s 2017 Economic Profile. The profile also stated that “projections estimate there will be nearly 1 million new residents and 400,000-plus new jobs in the next 30 years.” In the East Valley, Alliance Bank has provided financing for both build-to-suit and speculative projects. Speculative, or spec, building refers to developing a project without a specific tenant or buyer secured. This type of project became virtually nonexistent in the Valley during the recession because of the inherent financial risks but is now gaining some traction in competitive markets. “We will be limited on the spec exposure, but we will build some,” Engler said. “In the East Valley, we have seen folks in tech and tech businesses (interested in spec space).” New development in the East Valley in-

cludes Broadway 101, a 200,000-squarefoot Class A park at Broadway and Dobson Roads in Mesa. Also, Trammell Crow Company is developing an industrial park, the 631,000-square-foot Park Lucero, in Gilbert at Gilbert and Germann Roads. The company also has a 200,000-square-foot office complex called Mach One, near Chandler Airport at Cooper and Germann Roads. “(Mach One) is strategically situated with immediate regional access via the Loop 202, allowing tenants to draw from the Southeast Valley’s growing highly educated, and diverse workforce,” said Bryan Taute, a CBRE a senior vice president that specializes in office leasing. He added, “Mach One also benefits from a central and amenity-rich location

Gateway Airport selects developer for new project

Remodeling finished for 2 EV landscape stores

The Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority has selected Mesa SkyBridge to develop 360 acres of vacant airport property for Gateway Aerospace Park. SkyBridge will invest between $20 and $25 million in infrastructure. The project is expected to create thousands of jobs and create hundreds of millions of dollars in regional economic gains. The project is expected to serve as an air logistics hub focused on shipping high-value goods and expediting the movement of air cargo among Mexico, Latin America and the United States.

Pioneer Landscape Centers has finished remodeling stores in Chandler and Gilbert, part of the remodeling of 30 stores in Arizona and Colorado. The Chandler store is located at 11243 E. Willis Road and the Gilbert location is at 2305 S. Higley Road. Pioneer sells artificial turf, outdoor lighting, paver systems, natural stones, mulch and soil. A large outdoor Pioneer Marketplace and Inspiration Center featuring the most popular hardscape and landscape products in the area are featured.

within the Southeast Valley that continues to add dining, retail and entertainment options as well as single and multifamily housing.” CBRE is the leasing representative for Mach One. In addition to commercial development, builders are breaking ground on residential properties in the East Valley, specifically in Mesa. That includes two new neighborhoods at Eastmark and a new master-planned community called Cadence at Gateway located at Ray and Ellsworth Roads. Cadence is a 464-acre master-planned community entitled to build up to 3,500 residences. Currently, site work and infrastructure improvements are being completed in preparation for Phase 1 of the community, which will include around 600 homes. Engler acknowledged that many Valley residents are worried that too much residential development could lead to a market crash due to memories of the recent housing crisis a decade ago. “It is more of a perception issue because people got used to no development during the downturn, so they see houses come out of the ground and think we are at risk for overbuilding, which is not true because there is plenty of demand,” Engler said. He added that the Southeast Valley is undersupplied in both the new home and resale market. – Reach Wayne Schutsky at 480-898-6533 or wschutsky@timespublications.com.

Robot equipment manufacturer will build new facility in Mesa

Eclipse Automation, which makes robotic and automated equipment, has announced a new facility in Mesa. The firm will build on Broadway Road near Loop 101. It will hire 50 automation engineers and technicians. Eclipse, which is based in Canada, has locations in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Fremont, California. The company makes automated manufacturing systems used by solar, health sciences, mining, transportation and other manufacturers. Comment on this article and like the East Valley Tribune on Facebook and follow EVTNow on Twitter.

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It’s an aggravating, but wonderful, life this year BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Tribune Columnist

he calendar flips to December and we get that much closer to writing a welcome epitaph for 2017, a year that feels like it has taken a decade. Everywhere you turn, the news features growing ugliness; another male deviant du jour, another presidential tweetstorm raining poison, another partisan rat race for elected office, another North Korea missile launch, another round of corporate layoffs, another mass shooting. Somewhere between President Trump retweeting unverified videos from a radical British hate group and NBC’s termination of Matt Lauer, I got a powerful urge to go to the movies. By midday Wednesday, amid news of Garrison Keillor being unmasked as a harasser, I had an inkling about what to see. By 3 in the morning Thursday, after accidentally clicking on a new study reveal-

ing that half of American children will be obese by age 35, I decided to skip the trip to the theater and stream the film online. That was how I find myself again watching perhaps the most misunderstood, darkest Christmas classics ever filmed – “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Cheesy? I don’t think so. More saccharin than three packets of Sweet’N Low? At moments, yeah. Uplifting? Depends on your perspective. But a master class on what matters most in this life? Oh, absolutely. If you’re one of the three Americans alive who hasn’t seen Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed in all their glory, I’d encourage you to head to the Scottsdale Quarter iPic this afternoon, where “Life” plays once at 2:30. If you’re busy, aim for Monday at 7 p.m. at FilmBar in downtown Phoenix, or watch it on USA Network next weekend, or Christmas Eve on NBC. What makes a 70-year-old film that only ranked 26th at the box office in 1947 worth a mandatory rewatch de-

cades later? For me, “It’s A Wonderful Life” serves as a perennially necessary reminder that avoiding darkness and struggle in favor of all that is light, rainbows and unicorns, is no way to live. In fact, as sure as night follows day, heartache is unavoidable. It’s our choice to meet the darkness head on, to push through it despite our fears and disappointments, that strikes me as the point of Frank Capra’s movie. Because when you think it through past the end scene holiday carols, George Bailey, the partially deaf, desperately suicidal failed banker at the heart of this movie, still has it pretty lousy. How so? George never gets to live his dreams. He’ll never leave Bedford Falls on a vacation, much less explore the world. He’ll never triumph over evil Mr. Potter – who no doubt happily banks the missing eight grand that sends George into his suicidal tailspin – and work at Bailey Building and Loan will always be the same drudgery young George laments to his father: “This business of nickels and dimes and

spending all your life trying to figure out how to save three cents on a length of pipe.” Yes, that’s dark. And, yes, the lives we touch and the love we conjure on our journey through darkness is exactly the point. Clarence, the Angel Second Class who shows George what the world would be like had he never been born, nails it in the inscription he pens in that copy of “Tom Sawyer” he leaves behind before heading back up to Heaven. “Dear George, remember no man is a failure who has friends. Thanks for the wings. Love, Clarence.” When the headlines offer you only dispiriting news and darkness, give yourself “It’s A Wonderful Life.” Because though life in 2017 may be wonderfully aggravating, it’s worth remembering that it’s still, in fact, wonderful. – David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.

Gilbert Historical Society becomes HD South BY KAYLA KOLAR Tribune Guest Writer

he Gilbert Historical Society was incorporated in 1979 and the museum opened to the public in 1982. Over the past 35 years, we have had thousands of visitors to the museum. Our beautiful building, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, and the artifacts it houses are true treasures for Gilbert. We also realize that as times change, so must we to stay relevant to those in our community and to be self-sustaining. Two years ago, we adopted a Communities for All Ages intergenerational programming model and began moving toward becoming a full-fledged arts and culture center. Over the past 11

months, we have hosted 59 new program events and welcomed over 1,000 new visitors to the museum. We’ve had history cafes, science cafes, art workshops, gardening classes, storytelling, bluegrass jam sessions and so much more. We have partnered with Art Intersection to open Gallery 4, which will house rotating art exhibits. Opening in December will be a photographic exhibition on “The Dirty Dozen,” Arizona’s first motorcycle gang. We are also now home to the Gilbert Visual Arts League, which holds shows each November and March. We just finished renovations on three of our exhibits in the museum – the Town Room highlights the businesses and history of public safety; the Farming Room showcases the agricultural history of Gilbert; and the School/ Community Room shows the public

and charter schools in Gilbert as well as highlights the growth of the town and the community organizations who helped make that possible. As we added arts and culture exhibits and intergenerational programming to our repertoire, we realized it was also time to update our brand. We will always be the home of the Gilbert Historical Museum and will always be stewards of our town’s history. But we have realized that in order to be sustainable, we have to do more. So that is why the society has expanded our mission to include not just history, but arts and culture. There is a real need for more of the arts in Gilbert. Because of our program expansion, the Gilbert Historical Museum name just didn’t fit anymore. We have had quite a journey in choosing a new name and brand for a place so special to Gilbert and the East Valley. We en-

vision our location truly becoming the cornerstone of the south end of Gilbert’s Heritage District – so, to highlight that, we have chosen HD South as our new name and brand. Our new website, hdsouth.org, launched recently. I encourage you to please visit our new site and stop by HD South. See our new, exciting programs and exhibits in person. We have a full schedule of events in December, including our Re-Grand Opening Event on Dec. 2, which was to include a “Breakfast with Santa” event catered by Snooze. I hope to continue to see many new faces at HD South and to serve our community with history, arts and culture. – Kayla Kolar is the CEO of HD South.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

What’s there to investigate?

Although he proclaims his innocence and is trying to clear his name, both sides of the aisle, especially the liberals, in the Senate have declared Roy Moore unfit to serve in the Senate. Many Democrats have also deemed Donald Trump guilty, via accusations and innuendo without any proof, of colluding with the Russians. And, while the evidence against their own candidate and party mounts, they call for the impeachment of the president. Now, Democrat Al Franken, with unimpeachable photographic evidence, has admitted to harassing, groping and fondling a sleeping woman. The good senators are calling for an “investigation” of Franken. What, may I ask, is there to investigate? There is the victim’s statement of the unwanted advances, the photograph of the fondling and Franken has admitted to the sleazy behavior. Why aren’t Republicans and Democrats alike – as well as the Moore/Trump hating media – calling for the immediate resignation of a self-admitted, unfit senator? It seems the outrage of the old guard is quite selective.

– Jim Barber – Mesa

Net neutrality part 1

I was born and raised in Mesa, and I’m deeply concerned about the FCC’s latest attempts to try and kill net neutrality rules and regulations. I do not believe that the large cable and internet companies have the best interest of consumers in mind with their latest attempts to try and lobby Congress. I do believe in stronger regulations, specifically Title II oversight of Internet Service Providers. Sens. McCain and Flake, please let us know what your stance is on net neutrality rules and what you plan to do to help keep the internet free. Your stance on this issue will heavily influence mine and my family’s vote in the future.

– Bryce Baker – Mesa

Net neutrality part 2

Let me start off by saying that I support strong net neutrality based on Title II oversight of ISPs. If you also support strong net neutrality, thank you! Thank you for standing strong and doing the right thing for American citizens.

If you don’t support strong net neutrality, though, and have taken the side of the telecom industry, there aren’t two sides to this issue. This is not an issue of eliminating burdensome regulations to foster competition and growth. This is an issue of protecting people who have no power from companies who have it all, for a service that these companies themselves have made necessary. This is also not an issue of fearmongering. The things that the fearmongers warn about are already happening in places where net neutrality regulations don’t exist. So please, whether you support it already or don’t, do the right thing and ensure net neutrality remains strong!

– Stephen Bielecki – Chandler

Biggs didn’t show

Recently, Congressman Andy Biggs was scheduled to discuss the national debt at Mesa Community College. After members of the local Indivisible chapter began calling the school to confirm it was open to outside attendees (it was), the congressman abruptly canceled. A source at the college said his staff was worried about Antifa and violent protesters. Congressman Biggs should know us by now, but since he doesn’t, I wanted to take an opportunity to introduce ourselves. We are concerned citizens in his district. We are predominantly middle-aged women: stay-at-home moms, retirees, veterans and immigrants. We are parents of disabled children fighting for their health care. We are on Medicare and Social Security fighting for our livelihoods. We are women who want control over when we have children. We are working class Americans who don’t want our taxes to benefit the wealthy at our expense. We are people who want to leave the world in a better place. We are Republicans, Independents and Democrats who are unhappy with the direction of our nation. We arm ourselves with handmade signs, phone calls and emails for our elected representatives. We have tried multiple times to meet with Congressman Biggs, but he refuses. If he would take the time to get to know us, maybe he wouldn’t be so afraid of his constituents.

– Lauren Ghazikhanian

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Casteel uses principal’s cancer fight as motivation to state title BY GREG MACAFEE Tribune Sports Editor

he storied success of Chandler Unified School District football programs can add one more school to the list after the Casteel Colts captured the 3A state championship, the first in school history, defeating the Pusch Ridge Lions 35-28 at Campo Verde High School on Nov. 25. It took only three years to capture their first, and it probably won’t be their last. From the football program’s inception in 2015, it was a goal of the CUSD school to win a title. Head coach Spencer Stowers said he knew that the Colts would capture a state championship at some point. He just didn’t know when. “A lot of things just kind of happened at the right time, kids that came in and my coaching staff, everything kind of just happened,” Stowers said. “We were just put in a very good situation, and our players and coaching staff made the most out of our opportunities.” Gunner Cruz, Mack Johnson, Casen Simonton, Zach Nelson, Brandt Goodwin – the list of contributors goes on and on for the 3A state champions. Up and down the board, Stowers has improved and developed every one of his players over the past three years, establishing a winning culture in a school district that is known for doing just that. They were supported by a top-notch administration, in pursuing a dream that they thought they owed to the students.

The football program accomplished that goal, in two years as a varsity program it has lost two only games, both against Yuma Catholic last season. This year, the Colts got over the Yuma Catholic hump, winning 14 straight games, scoring 727 points and allowing only 126 in the process. They shut out six different teams, allowed only one team, Monte Vista from California, to score over 20 points in the regular season. The Colts scored over 60 points seven times throughout the season. Cruz threw (Andy Silvas/AZSports360) Casteel Principal Sandy Lundberg, left, walks with her husband, Bill, for 37 touchdowns before the championship game. Lundberg, who has cancer, was an extra and Johnson ran for motivating factor for the Colts as they won the state championship. another 25. But, it wasn’t just the goal of The goal of capturing a state championship a state championship that motivated a started at the top with Casteel Principal young Colts squad. They had an extra motivation when it Sandy Lundberg. “It is a dream we set when we first opened came to capturing the state championship. three years ago,” Lundberg said. “We had Their principal, Lundberg, had been determined to win a championship within diagnosed with cancer and the Colts were two years of having a varsity program. looking to deliver on a promise they made We knew it was a very ambitious goal, to their school’s leader. And they did just that. but we felt we had the right makings and “It means everything to our program foundation to make that a reality for our to be able to give this to her, especially community.”

with all the work and time and effort she’s put in to building such a great school environment,” Stowers said of winning the state championship. The Colts donned shields with SL on their helmets and Lundberg joined in on the team photo as they were awarded the golden ball trophy and shared the special moment with the team. “They give me great courage,” Lundberg said. “Every time I see the shields on their helmets, I am reminded that they are with me through this fight. They inspire me. If I inspire them, or anyone, through this challenge – well, life doesn’t get much better than that!” Next year, Casteel is expected to take the 5A conference by storm by returning its entire roster from this season, along with adding a few players. While the Colts will jump up two conferences and the competition will increase, Stowers says he doesn’t plan to change a thing. “Everything that we have done since we have been opened has been at a 6A level,” Stowers said. “Whether it was the weight room, or how our classes are set up for players, our strength program, to academics and athletics support from administration. Everything we do is at the top-notch level, not only in our program but within our school. So were just going to stay the course and there’s not another 5A team that is bringing back everybody. We are.” – Contact Greg Macafee at gmacafee@ timespublications.com or at 480-898-5630 or follow @greg_macafee on Twitter.

Sports-focused classes give Chandler schools athletic advantages BY JACK HARRIS Tribune Guest Writer

he competitive stakes have been raised in high school athletics. The pursuit of even the most minuscule of advantages can warrant a change of action. The Chandler Unified School District has found a way to give its schools’ athletic departments a big leg up on their competitors. In the CUSD, playing a sport is a class.

The district, which is home to three of the top five seeded teams in this year’s AIA 6A football playoffs – and the final two, Chandler High and Perry High – allows its student to enroll in classes that focus on the varsity sport they play. The benefits have been noticeable. “I think it’s a huge advantage,” Perry High School coach Preston Jones said. “Now, they get to take an hour of their school day and they get home earlier. They get more time for rest, recovery, studying, being a kid.”

Jones gets to see his players during a school-day class period four times a week, year-round. He said it gives his staff the flexibility to work in a multitude of football activities throughout the day that otherwise might be left out of his team’s routine. “We get to take advantage of this,” he said. “We can bring them in to lift in the morning, and then during football class, we get to do some football-skill-specific things.” Some days, his team is done with both

class and football before student-athletes at other schools around the Valley have started their final period of the day. Perry men’s volleyball assistant coach Ryan Tolman has seen the difference the program can make. Tolman used to be the head coach of the men’s volleyball team at Desert Vista High School, a member of the Tempe Union High School District – a district that didn’t have an arrangement for its athletes to take a class built around See

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their sport. “The best part about being at Perry, as a teacher and coach, is that the day is not as long,” he said. “Granted you start earlier … but I’m done with practice at 4:30 (p.m.) every day. Sometimes I wouldn’t even start practice until then at Desert Vista.” Tolman’s son, Daxton, is a sophomore at Perry and enrolled in the school’s volleyball class. Having his own child experience the program has only added to his praises of its impact. “It shortens the day for the kids,” he said. “It frees them up to be able to participate in other things outside of the sport they are doing or have time to do their homework.” In CUSD, the tradition of duringschool sports started at Hamilton High School. Its system, named “The Academy,” helped build one of Arizona’s most dominant athletic programs – the seventime state champion football team being its crown jewel. It’s no wonder the system became a district-wide phenomenon. “(Schools) control their schedules that fits their campus the best regarding ath-

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what Hamilton and the Chandler district are doing. We just couldn’t find the money.” Desert Vista settled on what it calls “A d v a n c e d P.E.,” a glori(Cheryl Haselhorst/Special to the Tribune) fied weightPerry quarterback Brock Purdy takes a snap. Purdy and the rest of the Perry Pumas, lifting class along with the Chandler district, benefit from making sports a class. for studentathletes that aims to improve specific skills. But that letics,” CUSD Director of Athletics Marprogram doesn’t divide students based cus Williams said, via email. “Each camon their sports, nor does it allow varsity pus does something a little different.” The real surprise isn’t that CUSD ex- coaches an extra free hour with their tended the privilege to all of its schools, teams. “They just aren’t the same,” Tolman but that there are still districts around the said. state that haven’t adopted the plan yet. At Perry, the program has been titled Why? For the same reason most things “locker class” and is available to all stueither do or don’t happen in sports. dents of all competitive levels. What each Money. sport does with its extra team time is a “That’s always the issue. Where do you little different. find the money?” Tolman said. “We tried “(Our) locker class is usually strictly to do it in the Tempe district. I remember for weights and getting stronger,” senior a few years ago, we had coaches’ meetings soccer player Kyle Davidson said of his about how can we do something similar to

sport’s class. Jones’ football team on the other hand uses the time slot to get a head start on daily practice. Then during the offseason, strength-building is reincorporated into the routine. But with the freedom allowed to coaches by courses, the possibilities to improve a team can be endless. Tolman said the Pumas volleyball squad has even used the period as a study hall sometimes, pushing its players to catch up on schoolwork they might have missed because of sports. Concerns of any kind regarding the program are few and far between. There is no inherent pressure for every athlete at the school to enroll in the program. Davidson said he is only one of three varsity soccer players in the class, which is instead mostly comprises younger players looking to jump up from junior varsity levels. Worries of a lessened focus on academics has been mitigated, with the locker classes accounting for necessary P.E. credits. And when it comes to game days, the unique system seems to pay off. “As a coach, you are seeing your kids every single day, all year long,” Tolman said. “I think it’s a huge competitive advantage and the schools who aren’t doing it are just a step behind.”

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Couple’s musical Bible study finds an audience

BY RALPH ZUBIATE Tribune Managing Editor

cott and Ginger Tabot weren’t looking to create a different style of Bible study. “It just felt like it was the right time to pursue this, and God was laying this on our hearts,” Scott said. The combination of Scott’s theological knowledge and Ginger’s songwriting abilities brought forth “Live SoulFULL,” a self-published Bible study with music that the Chandler couple released in October. The book and CD combo are available at Amazon, select Christian bookstores and the couple’s website, livesoulfull.com. “We have just been so excited to hear what people are saying about it,” said Ginger, who composed and sings on the CD. “It’s been a long time getting this into people’s hands.” Neither Scott nor Ginger, who both attend Harvest East Valley church in Gilbert, are in full-time ministry. Scott is an account manager for a pharmaceutical company, and Ginger until recently was a piano teacher and is raising their three children. The idea for the study began at Phoenix Rescue Mission, where Scott and Ginger volunteer. He teaches the Bible and she leads worship at the Changing Lives Center for women recovering from drug addiction, abuse and homelessness. Scott calls this the first of three puzzle pieces of the story. “The more we collaborated to create original songs to complement the lesson from the Bible, the greater impact there was on the women,” he said. “It was fun to listen to, but it also has an ability to take a message deep into the soul. “We found out the impact was greater with music. We began to wonder if there FAITH CALENDAR

SUNDAY, DEC. 3 SIP AND SHOP

Enjoy a night of wine, shopping and fun as you get ready for Chanukah. Over 25 vendors of all kinds will be at Sip and Shop at Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life in Chandler. Gifts and auctions will be available. DETAILS>> 6-9 p.m., 875 N. McClintock Drive, Chandler. $10 admission includes one wine ticket and one auction ticket. Information: 480-855-4333 Ext. 2.

“Live SoulFULL” study. “The structure of the study is designed to help people know how God fulfills our deepest needs,” Scott said. “It’s a foundational study that covers the core truths of the Christian faith.” The study – music-driven and truth-infused, the book says – addresses the big questions in life, like is God real, what’s his plan for the world, does prayer matter and (Instagram) Scott and Ginger Tabot had a book signing for “Live SoulFULL” at Empow- why is there sufferered Life Bookstore in Gilbert. The book and CD is available there, at Ama- ing in the world. zon and at livesoulfull.com. “People of faith, and people in genwas anything that combined music and eral, ask those questions,” he said. teaching to take people on a journey.” “Structurally, each chapter of the book The second piece was Ginger’s growth has a corresponding song that goes with was a songwriter. it – two chapters have bonus songs – but “I wanted to develop and use the song- the content and the music work together.” writing that I’ve been doing for a long, Ginger’s part of the study is bolstered long time,” she said. Ginger came under by professional musicians in Nashville. the mentorship of professional songwrit- They came together to record the songs ers in Nashville, both with Christian and last year. country expertise. That helped hone her “We found a great producer that really craft, Scott said. believed in the project,” Scott said. Finally, Scott said, he felt he needed a Now that the study has been released, better foundation for teaching the Bible. the couple is pleased to see its impact. To that end, he got a master’s degree in “We have a group at the Rescue Mission Christian education at the august Dallas going through the program now,” Ginger Theological Seminary. said. “About a dozen are going through it. That last piece became a key part of the They give us updates on which songs are

really moving them deeply, some of the discussions they’ve had. “We’re really encouraged. They’re having fun. That’s really a big part of it.” The Tabots hope to build on this study with another one that looks at relationships. “The first study is about relationship with God, and about making sure that foundation was right,” Scott said. “If that first one isn’t right, the rest don’t matter. “The next one is about the marriage relationship, friends and family.” “Relationship takes investment,” Ginger said. “Whether that’s marriage, parenting or whatever, relationship takes investment.” For now, the Tabots are watching “Live SoulFULL” grow. “We’re getting a lot of positive reviews on Amazon,” Ginger said. “We’re really blown away what their thoughts are. I’ve never seen anything like this before.” Scott says several pastors have been reviewing the study, saying “Live SoulFULL” can be a good small-group study for churches. To that end, a leader’s guide is available, too. “A lot of people are not so excited to start a study,” Ginger said, laughing, “but this is a way to make sure they’re gaining a lot, and growing a lot.” Scott agreed and is looking ahead. “We’re excited to see what God’s going to bring next year.” The Tabots are having a book signing from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Empowered Life bookstore, 143 E. Germann Road, Gilbert. Information: facebook.com/LiveSoulFULL, instagram.com/livesoulfull, twitter.com/livesoulfull. Videos available on YouTube at bit.ly/SoulFULLvideos.

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sion is free. Information: fbc.net or 480-963-3439.

Children 3 through 10 are invited to come and celebrate the birth of our Savior with Christmas for Kids at Calvary Lutheran Church. Besides the Christmas lesson, children will visit various activity areas to celebrate the gift of our Savior by making Christmas crafts, making and enjoying Christmas snacks, playing Christmas games and singing joyous Christmas songs. There will also be a special Christmas birthday cake for all to enjoy. DETAILS>> 9 a.m.-noon, 1270 N. Dobson Road, Chandler.

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CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS

‘WALK THROUGH BETHLEHEM’

First Baptist Church Chandler is featuring its annual live nativity event. Crafts, hot chocolate and hot cider will be free, and food trucks and a photo booth will be available. A brass band and carolers will perform. A walk will end at the manger of Jesus. DETAILS>> 6-9 p.m., 3405 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Admis-

– Contact Ralph Zubiate at 480-898-6825 or rzubiate@timespublications.com.

SUNDAY, DEC. 17

SYRIAN SWEETS EXCHANGE

Temple Emanuel of Tempe is selling Syrian sweets to benefit Syrian refugees who have moved to the Phoenix area. Purchase sweets, Turkish coffee and crafts directly from these amazing bakers and artisans. Please bring small bills for easy transactions.

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By loving the Earth, you can see God’s glory BY RABBI DEAN SHAPIRO Tribune Guest Writer

y favorite place on Earth is Piha, New Zealand, just outside of Auckland. The cliff there plunges a hundred meters into the dark blue sea. Looking down, you cannot fathom what beasts live in that cold, deep water. Each wave makes and remakes the finest foam lace you’ve ever seen. In winter, mist rolls in and blankets the hillside. It will likely turn to rain as it moves east, and the creeks babble as they return the water to its home. In summer, the harakeke (flax) blossoms and tui birds dart to and fro, filling the air with their song. The sand on the beach is black, and glints in the

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DETAILS>> 9 a.m. to noon, 5801 S. Rural Road. Information: 480-838-1414 or emanueloftempe.org.

GRAND MENORAH LIGHTING

Chabad of Mesa will light a menorah at Superstition Springs Center, in the Sears Court lower level. The event will feature music, latkes, doughnuts, gelt, an illusionist and the world’s first giant Jenga menorah. Mesa Police Chief Ramon Batista will be a special guest. DETAILS>> 3 p.m., 6555 E. Southern Ave. Information: chabadmesa@gmail.com or 480-659-7001

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SPIRITUAL CENTER

The Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center offers New Thought, ACIM, Ancient Wisdom and Interfaith teachings, with uplifting music and positive messages. Ongoing classes include Qigong, A Course In Miracles, Pranic Healing, Kirtan, Drum Circle and many others. DETAILS>> 10:30-11:45 a.m., 952 E. Baseline Road, Suite 102. Information, 480- 593-8798 or interfaith-community.org.

HEBREW SCHOOL

Registration has opened for Chabad Hebrew School at the Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life. Classes will teach children ages 5-13 about Jewish heritage, culture and holidays. DETAILS>> Classes will be held 9:30 a.m.-noon at 875 N. McClintock Drive, Chandler. To tour the facility or register, call 480-855-4333 or e-mail info@chabadcenter.com.

VALOR CHRISTIAN OUTLINES MISSION

Valor Christian Center in Gilbert offers “great praise and worship and great messages for today’s living,” according to Associate Pastor Thor Strandholt. “Our mission is to evangelize, heal and disciple through the word of God.” DETAILS>> 10 a.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Thursdays. 3015 E. Warner Road. Information: valorcc.com.

NEW CHURCH IN MESA

The Rev. Albert Bolden leads the Lawrence Memorial A.M.E.Z. Church in Mesa. DETAILS>> Sunday school at 9 a.m., worship at 10 a.m., 931 E. Southern Ave., Suite 108. Information: 480-393-3001,

sunlight. I stand there and breathe deeply of the freshest air on the planet. I feel at once insignificant, and at the same time special, capable. My life feels full of possibility. “M’lo chol HaAretz k’vodo,” said the prophet Isaiah – “The whole world is filled with God’s glory” (6:3). Each and every bit of it, from mountain to mitochondria, is magnificent. Judaism embraces the concept of a wonderful, precious world. The Earth and all its inhabitants are understood to be God’s creation, and therefore both “good” and “very good.” I fear we have lost the sense of the wonder-full-ness of Earth. We take it for granted. Instead, we worship science, industry and individualism. Science tends to break things down into their smallest components.

Industry tends to destroy as it produces. Individualism tends to privilege the one over the many. We have turned the created world into raw material to be extracted, consumed and discarded. Removed from nature as we human beings are, we no longer see the wonder of it all, or feel ourselves to be part of the whole. If we could regain our sense of astonishment and at-one-ment with nature, our relationship with it might change. We’d see the forest instead of the lumber, and fall in love with the Earth once again. Who can but delight at an octopus or a chameleon changing colors? Who doesn’t grin when they bite into a perfectly sweet strawberry? Whose heart doesn’t flutter when they hear the wolf ’s cry? Whose love doesn’t deepen beneath a full moon?

We need to fall back in love with the Earth. One simple way to do this is to have more encounters with nature. What if we took a walk each week – perhaps through the desert, perhaps in a park – and made a point of noticing, really noticing, the natural world? See how the parts of a tree are connected, know when the saguaro blossoms, hear the coyote’s cry, feel a rock’s roughness, stand in the rain. Perhaps then we’d realize that the whole world is filled with God’s glory, and that we are the very ones to protect it. No one but us.

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Internationally known speaker and author Maureen G. Mulvaney brings back her Prosperity Recipes class series to Unity of Tempe on Monday evenings. Cost: $10 per session DETAILS>> 6:15-8:15 p.m., Unity of Tempe, 1222 E. Baseline Road, Suite 103, Tempe. Information: 480-792-1800, unityoftempe.com.

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The Lawrence Memorial A.M.E.Z. Church conducts Bible study on Tuesdays. DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m., 931 E. Southern Ave., Suite 108. Information: 480-393-3001, tlmchurch.info@gmail.com.

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Mountain Park Community Church is offering an ongoing GriefShare programs to help people deal with the pain of losing a loved one. DETAILS>> 6:30-8 p.m., 2408 E. Pecos Road, Ahwatukee. To register: mountainpark.org and click on Launch. Information: Alex at 480-759-6200

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HOPE, an acronym for “Help Overcome Painful Experiences,” offers support for men and women who seek God’s grace and healing. DETAILS>> 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mountain Park Community Church, 2408 E. Pecos Road. mountainpark.org.

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“Every day you take a shower. Practicing Twin Hearts Meditation is like taking a spiritual shower. When your aura is clean you experience a higher level of awareness. When your aura is clean you see through things more clearly. Even good luck increases.” DETAILS>> 7:30-9:30 p.m., Unity of Tempe, 1222 E. Baseline Road, Suite 103, Tempe. Information: 480-792-1800, unityoftempe.com.

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East Valley Friends and Neighbors holds a monthly get-acquainted coffee and short general meeting on the first Wednesday of each month. The group supports local charities and has special-interest groups, such as book discussions and card game groups, that meet throughout the month. DETAILS>> 9:30 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month. Grace United Methodist Church, 2024 E. University Drive, Mesa. Information: 480-828-5146, evfanaz.org or email Tinytubes@cox.net.

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Center in Mind, Body & Spirit at our weekly Unity Yoga classes with Mary Jo “MJ” Kuzmick. Bring your own mat (two blankets and blocks, if you have them). Suggested love offering: $8 a class. DETAILS>> 10 a.m., Unity of Tempe, 1222 E. Baseline Road, Suite 103, Tempe. Information: 480-792-1800, unityoftempe.

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lves are popular figures this time of year, legendary for making toys and trekking to malls with Santa Claus to greet children. So it’s no wonder several Chandler and Gilbert children are having a jolly good time playing elves and other characters in Limelight Performing Arts’ production of “Elf The Musical JR” this month at the theater on West Guadalupe Road in Gilbert. The local musical is loosely based on the popular 2003 movie “Elf,” starring Will Ferrell, James Caan and Bob Newhart. Close to 40 young actors are in the Limelight show about Buddy, a young orphan who accidentally crawls into Santa’s gift bag and is taken to the North Pole. He is raised as an elf and does not know he is actually a human being until his big size and weak toy-making abilities lead him to face the truth. Buddy takes a trip to New York City to find his birth father and learn his real identity. He discovers his father is on Santa’s naughty list and his halfbrother does not believe in Santa Claus. But Buddy’s determined to get his new family’s support and help New Yorkers remember

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Actors rehearse a dance number from “Elf The Musical JR” at Limelight Performing Arts. The musical is loosely based on the movie “Elf,” and many Chandler children are in the show.

the real meaning of Christmas. Catherine Lazarou, 9, of Chandler enjoys playing Elf No. 1 in the musical, as well as a child in Macy’s. She said she likes playing a “happy, energetic elf” and believes the audience will enjoy the show. “I like being an elf because you get to make

people happy and make toys,” said Lazarou, a third-grader at Great Hearts AcademiesArchway Lincoln. “I think it’s kind of funny. The best part of being on stage is when people…see your costume and say, ‘The costume looks good’ or they’re like, ‘I like your acting.’”

She said she also loves acting, singing and dancing, as do many of the other performers in the holiday-themed musical. Many of them have performed in musicals previously. Olivia Michelson, 8, of Chandler, is having fun playing a child who sits on Santa’s lap and being in the Elf Ensemble. “I like that we get to do a lot of dancing and acting, which I really like to do,” Michelson said. “It’s kind of hard being an elf.” A third-grader at Hull Elementary School, she takes dance and voice lessons. She believes people will enjoy “Elf The Musical JR.” “I think they’re going to think it’s really funny and it’s really Christmasy,” Michelson said. Emma England, artistic director and board president of Limelight Performing Arts and owner of Studio 3 Performing Arts Academy, agreed. England is one of the co-choreographers for the musical, along with Nikki Gray, who is also music director. “I think it’s just very upbeat and fun,” England said. “Everybody loves good holiday songs, just that whole Christmas spirit that everybody can relate to. It’s tap-your-toestype music. The choreography is really fun. There’s never a dull moment.” See

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FanFest promises out-of-this-world excitement BY COLLEEN SPARKS Tribune Contributing Writer

Those who get fired up over lightsabers, tremble when Darth Vader confronts enemies on the silver screen or like to quote Yoda can travel to a festival in a park not so far, far away next week. The sights and sounds of the popular “Star Wars” movies will take over Dr. A.J. Chandler Park East at the Chandler Symphony FanFest from 2 to 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 9. The aliens, Jedi and intergalactic fun will merge at the park on South Arizona Avenue, between Boston and Buffalo streets. The Chandler Symphony Orchestra will perform music composed by John Williams for the “Star Wars” movies starting about 6:30 p.m. at the free event. People also can watch a “SparWars” tournament. The Engineers of the 105th Squad, a diverse group of artists and fans, will participate in the FanFest. Adults can channel their favorite intergalactic characters in the

blowout cosplay competition, the Craftsmanship Award Show, and children also can compete in a different cosplay costume contest. Budding Jedi can watch more than 40 engineers at Orbital ATK’s “Passport to Space” launch rockets and explore other science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) adventures at the Chandler gathering. “I have been attending the San Diego Comic-Con with my family since 2011, and a couple years ago we were fortunately able to attend the San Diego Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ concert in Marina Park,” Chandler City Councilmember René Lopez said. “It is one thing to hear the music of your favorite movie in a theater, but hearing it live in a huge crowd, the energy was extreme and the feelings are indescribable.” Lopez, part of the orchestra’s 25th anniversary planning committee, said the Chandler Symphony Orchestra mentioned

almost two years ago it wanted to “do something big and special” for its 25th anniversary season. He came up with the idea to combine the orchestra’s performance with a “Star Wars” theme. The orchestra is in its 25th season after forming in 1993. “They wanted to get out there and Photos by Kimberly Carrillo/Staff Photographer get a new generaChandler City Councilmember René Lopez stands by “Star Wars” tion involved,” he paintings in his office. He came up with the idea of the Chandler said. “I’m very big Symphony Orchestra performing a “Star Wars”-themed concert. into pop culture. Everybody kind of liked it. It really blew up. We believe it will a harpist with the group, is excited about FanFest. be a success.” Pam Hahn, executive director of the Chandler Symphony Orchestra, and also See on page 23

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Children will be riding on skates and rolling desks, and windows move around the stage in the musical. The director of “Elf The Musical JR” Don Crosby directs a couple of Limelight shows a year. Kayla King, a student who has performed in Limelight shows, is one of the stage managers, and the adult resident stage manager is Carol Webb. Studio 3 Performing Arts Academy is a studio that provides lessons in acting, singing, dance, musical theater and musical instruments. Limelight, a nonprofit youth theater, holds its shows rehearsals at Studio 3, but youths from all over the community are encouraged to audition and participate in Limelight productions. About 50 youths auditioned for “Elf The Musical JR,” England said. The elf-themed musical lasts an hour and 15 minutes so it’s “perfect for little kids,” not too long that they will get antsy, England said. “It’s great because it has a lot of younger kids in it,” she said. “It’s an ensemble show. The kids in the ensemble are doing different roles throughout the show.” The younger children in the cast learn from the older students. Trey McDonald, 16, of Queen Creek, plays Buddy, while Amelia Knight, 13, of Chandler, plays Buddy’s stepmother, Emily Hobbs, in the musical. Knight, an eighth-grader at Santan Junior High School, said she enjoys being in the musical because “it’s just really happy and I like all the people I’ve met.” Playing Buddy’s stepmother and mother to a character Mi-

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“It’s been like nothing we’ve ever done before with the orchestra,” Hahn said. “It’s really going to be fun. Some of it is hard to play. It’s contemporary and a lot of the rhythms are contemporary so it’s a little different than the usual classical that we play.” She said about 55 of the orchestra’s roughly 80 members are expected to play in the FanFest concert because the stage is small. The orchestra is made up of volunteers, including people in diverse careers from teachers to lawyers, as well as retirees. Hahn, who remembers seeing the first “Star Wars” movie in a theater, is “really fond” of the “Cantina Theme.” Lopez is a huge “Star Wars” buff and said his favorite character from the movies is Boba Fett because of “his armor and the way his character is personified.” He said “Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens” in 2015 was “really well done” and he likes all the movies for different reasons. “The original is always really good,” Lopez

chael is “pretty fun,” she added. “I like how they incorporate songs and then they tell a story while acting and dancing,” Knight said. “Singing is my favorite.” McDonald, a junior at Arizona Connections Academy, likes playing the big role of Buddy. “Buddy as a character, even though he is human, he is elf right down to his core,” he said. “He likes making toys. He’s great friends with Santa Claus. The show is very fun and sweet and there are some surprises.” In previous local performances, including when he played the White Rabbit in “Alice in Wonderland,” McDonald said he has “mostly done acting.” He said he is having fun dancing and believes “people will like the musical numbers, just the energy of it.” Kaylee Delgado, 9, of Chandler, said Kyrene de las Brisas fourth-grader, said she enjoys dancing in the show and has taken tap dance classes. She plays Elf No. 3 in the show. “I like being part of the show and I love everybody in the cast,” Delgado said. “The story ‘Elf’ is really good; it’s like magical. The movie was good but I think the show is going to be a lot better.” Her parents and other family members plan to see her perform. “I’m going to have my grandpa and his girlfriend and the girlfriend’s son,” in the audience, Delgado said. The Dec. 8 and Dec. 17 productions of “Elf The Musical JR” are sold out. Tickets are still available to the shows Dec. 9, 10, 15 and 16. The musical will be performed at Studio 3 Performing Arts Academy at 511 W. Guadalupe Road, Suite 12, in Gilbert. For tickets and more information, visit limelight.ticketleap. com. said. “I always liked the storyline, the progression in seeing the art of the characters coming into their full realization.” The Chandler Public Library will also get into the “Star Wars” theme at FanFest. At its “Spaceport” area, a science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) tent will feature BB-8, an app-enabled Droid “Star Wars” figure from Sphero that people can move through a maze with an iPad or cell phone set up there. Visitors can also check out 3D printers, listen to space-themed stories being read, pose for pictures with a space-type backdrop and create light sabers out of popsicle sticks, among other activities in the library’s tents, said Mary Sagar, assistant library manager for the Chandler Public Library. “We do a lot of this at the library all of the time anyway,” Sagar said. “Everything about this program is a great opportunity to get kids excited about STEAM subjects.” People can also build an alien universe with 50,000 LEGO pieces Play-Well TEKnologies will bring to FanFest. Children can explore the Saber Toonz Kids play area. Information: csofanfest.com.

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