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Town Council voted with its heart over its pocketbook last week in tabling indefinitely a proposal to reduce a ride service for the disabled. Gilbert staff will now look for options other than scaling back Paratransit, which is costing the town more each year. The federally mandated program offers door-to-door service for individuals who are certified with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and can’t use a conventional bus. “Please don’t take this away from me,” said resident Roseanne Hendricks, who has a disability. “I might lose my job. This is the only way I can see my friends. This is the

Following impassioned pleas from town residents like Roseanne Hendricks, Gilbert Council opted not to get rid of the Paratransit system that serves the disabled. (Special to GSN)

only way I can have my freedom.” Hendricks said she is a ward of the state and needed the ride service to help her work toward her own guardianship. This year, the town budgeted $375,000 to cover an expected shortfall in the program, according to Kyle Mieras, town Development Services director. If changes aren’t made, it’s estimated the town will soon face between an estimated $550,000 and $700,000 deficit annually for the service also known as Dial-a-Ride. Council was expected to approve the resolution to change the boundaries and serve ADA-certified riders living within three-quarters of a mile from a bus stop in Gilbert – which is in keeping with federal re-

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ilbert mom Valerie Lim said she’s prepared her family against the fast-spreading coronavirus that so far reached 13 states, including Arizona. “I got my kids a couple extra hand sanitizer bottles for school (and) reminded them about proper hygiene procedures,” Lim said. Arizona last week reported two cases, including one presumptive positive and five pending for the global virus. In the United

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he grassroots movement that sprung from the East Valley in the wake of a long string of teen suicides that started three years ago culminated last week in the unanimous passage of a sweeping law intended to prevent suicide and expand mental health treatment. Gov. Doug Dicey immediately signed Jake’s Law with a flourish, while Denise and Ben Denslow – the Gilbert couple who campaign for the law for three years – held a picture of their 15-yearold son, Jacob Edward Machovsky, who took his life in January 2016. Jacob died three months after an insurance company decided that in-patient treatment was no longer a “medical necessity.’’ The overriding goal of Jake’s law is parity, forcing insurance companies to comply with a federal law and to treat mental illness no differently than physical illness. But the wide-ranging legislation also has other important goals. It creates an $8 million fund to expand behavioral health treatment in the schools, and a Suicide Mortality Review Team to investigate the root causes behind each suicide. Jake’s Law represents a significant next step from the Mitch Warnock Act, passed last year to require training of teachers and other school employees to recognize the early warning signs of suicide. “We all admire your resolve and determination to help prevent this tragedy from happening to other families,’’ Dicey said, praising the Denslows and Angela Gamboa, another East Valley resident who lost her son to suicide under similar circumstances. “In honor of everyone in Arizona lost to suicide, this bill is for you,’’ Dicey said. The law becomes effective 91 days from the last day of this year’s legislative session. Last year, new laws took effect on July 1. The Denslows were political novices overcome by grief.

Lawmakers and supporters of Jake’s Law, including its chief proponents, Gilbert residents Denise and Ben Denslow,, surrounded Gov. Ducey as he signed the bill into law last week. The Denslows, far right above, were in the crowd. (Special to GSN)

They were inspired by Timothy’s Law, a parity bill in New York named after a 12-year-old boy who completed suicide, and decided to pour their time and resources into the Jem Foundation to accomplish their mission. That mission was accomplished with a stroke of a pen, seemingly with lightning speed on Tuesday, but only after months of meetings and politicking skillfully orchestrated by Sen. Kate Brophy McGee, R-Phoenix, the bill’s sponsor. “It’s mostly an overwhelming sense of gratitude,’’ Denise Denslow, The members of the Arizona House of Representatives gave Ben and Denise Denslow a standing ovation last Tuesday after Jake’s mother, said. “It brings a sense they unanimously approved Jakes Law. (Special to GSN) of peace to the tragedy we faced. In a lot of ways, this is Jake’s legacy.’’ put politics aside, for really good policy Ben Denslow noted that his stepson for kids. I am honored to sponsor Jake’s wanted to be a fighter pilot and knew Law.’’ what it was like to be bullied, so he The grassroots movement dates back to would always stand up for other margin- a forum organized by Katie McPherson, a alized kids. longtime Chandler educator and former But Jake was always burdened by men- principal who used her extensive contal health problems that eventually were tacts in education to chronicle a growing diagnosed as bipolar disorder. number of teen suicides in Mesa, Gilbert, “This whole thing is so him. He had a Chandler, Tempe and Queen Creek. kind heart,’’ Ben Denslow said. McPherson has compiled an unofficial Brophy McGee said she feels fortunate list of at least 38 suicides, mostly involvto have met the Denslows and that her ing teenaged boys, in mostly affluent ultimate goal throughout was to save neighborhoods that have occurred since children’s lives. July 2017. “I am so grateful for the Denslows’ dedication and commitment,’’ she said. “We see SUICIDE page 16

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Gilbert’s 2020 election season begins in earnest BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

andidates for Gilbert mayor and three Town Council seats can begin filing their paperwork this Monday to get on the August Primary Election ballot as the 2020 election cycle begins in earnest. Although early voting for Democrats already is underway for the March 17 Presidential Preference Election, the battles for a place on the Aug. 4 primary ballot are just beginning as county and state candidates could begin filing their petitions yesterday, March 7. Before candidates for any office can collect a single signature, state law requires they filed a statement of interest form with either the Town Clerk, County Recorder or Secretary of State, depending on the office they’re running for. In Gilbert, 14 people, including Mayor Jenn Daniels and Councilman Scott Anderson filed statement of interest forms, allowing them to collect at least 1,000 signatures on their nomination petitions to qualify for the primary. Petitions for all offices are due April 6. However, Daniels in early February announced she changed her mind about running again, leaving five people seeking to replace her: Councilwoman Brigette Peterson, Lynn King Smith, Gary Livacari, Matt Nielsen and Sandra Reynolds. The term is for four years with an annual salary of $43,631. Peterson has been on Council since 2015 and served on the Gilbert Planning Commission for over 14 years. King Smith is the co-founder of TicketForce, which has since been sold to Etix, for which she is general manager. She also is a founder of Thrive Coworking for Women. Livacari works in the banking industry. Reynolds is an archery coach for Gilbert Archery Inc. And Nielsen is executive vice president of Charter One, which provides management services for charter schools. Incumbent Anderson as well as Kathy Tilque, Busola Obayomi, Tyler Hudgins,

Charles Jackson and Monique Keberlein are planning a run for the two council seats that are for four years each. Councilman Jared Taylor is not running for re-election and Councilman Jordan Ray plans to resign and run for Justice of the Peace, though his remaining two years will be filled by a council appointment. Anderson was first elected in 2013. He retired from the town after serving as its Planning and Zoning director. Tilque is the president/CEO of Gilbert Chamber of Commerce. Obayomi is an Agile strategist/operations leader and transformational coach. Hudgins chairs the town’s Redevelopment Commission and is president/CEO of SocialTech while Jackson is a mortgage consultant at Barrett Financial LLC and Keberlein has a finance background. Gilbert residents Laurin Hendrix, Robert Ferron and Bill Spence are looking at the two-year Council seat recently vacated by Eddie Cook. Cook was appointed Maricopa County assessor in February and is one of five Republicans who filed statements of interest to run for the seat in the primary. Hendrix, an entrepreneur, sits on the Maricopa County Community College District Board and is a former state representative and Ferron works in management of HVAC service and sales departments/divisions. Information for Spence was not readily available. The Council positions pay $21,012 a year. The deadline to file nomination petitions is April 6. Town Council candidates who win a majority of the votes in the primary are considered victors. If there is not a majority vote, the unfilled seats go on the Nov. 3 General Election ballot. Although voters get to pick three seats on Council, three other positions are potentially up for appointment in an unprecedented turnover in which six of the seven seats have the potential of new faces. Town Council is expected March 17 to appoint someone to fill Cook’s seat for nine months. Peterson would have to resign from Council if she runs for mayor.

Gilbert voters also have decisions to make for their local state leaders. The first day for people to file nomination petitions for the state Legislative races is March 7. Deadline to submit is April 6. Judging by the statements of interest filed with the Secretary of State, the legislative primaries in Gilbert could pose a number of choices for Republican voters. State Rep. Travis Grantham, R-Gilbert, is looking to run for re-election for one of two House seats in District 12, which covers Gilbert and Queen Creek. The other District 12 seat is open as Rep. Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert is opting to run for retiring Eddie Farnsworth’s Senate seat in District 12. Also indicating an interest in District 12 House seats are Republicans Mark Boesen, Tony Cabanillas, Jake Hoffman and Brian Shaver. The sole Democrat looking to run for that seat on his party’s ticket is M. Mahdi. Reps. Jennifer Pawlik, D-Chandler, and Jeff Weninger, R-Chandler, also are seeking re-election in District 17, which covers east Chandler, west Gilbert and Sun Lakes. Pawlik faces no opposition in the primary while Weninger could be one of a number of Republicans in the race. Statements of interest have been filed by Nora Ellen, Liz Harris, Shamile Hirsh, Kenneth Kubert and Jonathan Parris. While Petersen faces no challengers in the District 12 state Senate GOP primary, he likely will go up against Democrat

Lynsey Robinson in November. Robinson, a Queen Creek resident, ran for the seat in the 2018 general election and is the only Democrat who has filed a statement of interest. In the LD17 Senate race, incumbent Sen. J.D. Mesnard of Chandler could face a primary challenge from Republican Julie Willoughby in the GOP primary while Ajlan “A.J.” Kurdoglu is running solo on the Democratic ticket. For the second consecutive legislative election cycle, Mesnard and his mother, Nora Ellen, could end up on the fall ballot. Voters in both parties could have plenty of choices to make in the primary in various county offices. Five Democrats have filed statements of interest in the County Attorney primary. Two from each party have filed statements for county school superintendent while two Republicans threaten to duke it out for the County Recorder nomination. As many as five Republicans could be vying for the sheriff. While Farnsworth is retiring from the Legislature, he’s not retiring from public office. He is one of 11 Republicans who have filed statements of interest in running for one of three seats on the Arizona Corporation Commission. Ten Democrats also have filed in that race. There is no school board primary and those seats will be on the Nov. 3 ballot.

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quirements. Currently Gilbert provides the service town-wide and is one of the few Valley communities doing so. Mieras stressed that riders won’t be left without transportation because they have RideChoice, which has 14 providers, including Uber and VIP Taxi and MM2 Trans. RideChoice is a cheaper program for the town with a net cost of $18 per ride, compared with $49 per ride for Paratransit. But RideChoice could cost riders more than Paratransit. Riders who take RideChoice pay $3 for each one-way trip up to 8 miles. After that, each mile is an additional $2. Paratransit costs riders $4 per one-way trip. Valley Metro is contracted by the town to provide both services. Mieras said the proposed change would affect about 191 ADA-certified residents. Of that number, 136 are active users of Paratransit, meaning they used the service within the last year. Carol Ketcherside, Valley Metro dep-

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uty director of planning, attributed the rising cost of Paratransit to increases in expense such as for fuel and labor. Five other residents spoke out against the proposed changes. Richard Dale, whose wife is blind and uses the services to commute to work in Phoenix, asked the town to find other funding sources or another vendor to offer the ride services. He said according to figures he received from Valley Metro, of the $49 per trip cost, $18 covers the agency’s overhead. In Los Angeles, the entire cost for a Paratransit ride is $18 and $26 in Houston, he said. “Give us time to find better alternatives without disenfranchising so many people,” he said. Jessica Falatyn, a foster parent for disabled adults, called RideChoice “unsafe and inefficient.” Virginia Morrison, who has lived in Gilbert for over 30 years, told the Council, “Reducing these boundaries will greatly impact those families that rely on

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Mieras said the other communities have more routes because of their growth and as Gilbert continues to grow, so will its bus routes. Taylor wasn’t ready to move forward with the changes if there was not a reliable and acceptable alternative for those who rely the most on Paratransit. “The magical number here to me for me is 191,” Vice Mayor Scott Anderson said. “We have 191 people it looks like that we’ve giving a hard choice to.” He said he wasn’t sure if there was another vendor that could offer the same ride service and was open to study other possibilities as suggested by some speakers. “I want to make sure we are doing the right thing for some of the most vulnerable in the community,” he said. Mayor Jenn Daniels said it might seem like a clear choice for the Council based on the data presented, but when it comes down to it, the decision is about people and their inclusion in the community.

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Times Media Group, a Valley-based company with community weekly newspapers and websites throughout Arizona and California, has acquired The Foothills Focus, a community news weekly based in New River. In addition to New River, the publication covers several other North Valley communities, including Anthem, Black Canyon City, Cave Creek and Carefree. According to Times Media officials, the acquisition brings its weekly Valleywide circulation to 285,000 printed copies, information it says is supported by its most recent AMA independent circulation audit. The company also operates several community news websites in the Val-

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Gilbert’s two hospitals say they have protocols in place to deal with the respiratory disease. Banner Gateway Medical Center has an overall Emergency Operations Plan that includes Continuity of Operations Plans and Pandemic Plans, according to spokesman Corey Schubert, who was prohibited from disclosing details. “They allow us the flexibility of implementing solutions such as work-fromhome protocols to help reduce interruptions in the delivery of town services to the public,” he said. According to Banner Health’s website, the hospital’s efforts include reviewing response plans with local leaders and monitoring supply inventories such as protective equipment and medications. Part of Banner’s routine for patients who have a fever or respiratory illness include putting masks on the patients and asking about travel history. Dignity Health, which includes the Mercy Gilbert Medical Center location, stated it was prepared to identify, isolate, and treat any potential patient who seeks care at its facilities.

ley, including EastValley.com, WestValleyView.com, Phoenix.org, Scottsdale. org, Ahwatukee.com, ChandlerNews. com and others with a cumulative monthly unique visitor count in the Valley of more than 500,000. The company said its online audience numbers are also supported by its most recent independent audit by AMA. At a time when many newspaper-centric media companies are curtailing circulation and managing declining operations, Times Media Group has famously continued to expand its reach and footprint, mostly through the acquisition of other similar media groups. “What we have found is a model for success in difficult times, and that model

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Dignity Health in a statement said it has a screening tool and algorithms as part of its electronic health record system that help clinicians evaluate patients who may have the virus, and they are asking those visiting the facilities if they are experiencing any symptoms consistent with infectious diseases, including COVID-19. Dignity Health hospitals also have implemented added training for employees and regularly conducts exercises for clinicians and staff on the correct procedures for using personal protection equipment while treating patients who may have COVID-19. Gilbert’s two school districts also said they are prepared to deal with the outbreak. “In the event of Maricopa County Public Health advising a partial or full school closure we would follow direction from the Arizona Department of Education, and have a variety of learning options that could be actioned depending on access, availability, length of closure and

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Council OKs Gilbert museum contract 5-1 BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

nside the town’s oldest standing building is an archive of Gilbert’s past – an antique telephone collection, clothing worn by residents from 1920-60 and farm tools that harkens to its long-ago moniker “hay shipping capital of the world.” The Gilbert Historical Museum opened in 1982 at the southwest corner of Gilbert and Elliot roads in the Heritage District, housed in what was once an elementary school built in 1913. It is the only building in town listed in the National Register of Historic Places. With that in mind, Town Council last week approved renewing a contract of $50,000 annually to help the private nonprofit also known as HD South pay for its operation and maintenance costs as it strives for financial self-sufficiency. The contract will provide two payments – $25,000 in August and $25,000 in February for each fiscal year through 2023.

Councilwoman Aimee Yentes was the sole dissenter in the 5-1 vote. She acknowledged the Historical Society’s work in the community and noted her objection had nothing to do with “this particular nonprofit.” “They’ve made wonderful strives over the years to create programs and funding streams,” Yentes said. “They are definitely worthy of support.” That said, Yentes added, “I do have a philosophical concern with taking taxpayers’ money and giving direct appropriations to nonprofits as worthy as they all are.” Yentes said she felt confident residents will continue supporting the nonprofit privately. Mayor Jenn Daniels disagreed, stating, “I do actually feel it’s part of the town’s responsibility to preserve the history of our community.” “I have an appreciation for some of the historical artifacts that have been preserved through government funds and efforts, not only locally, statewide but

throughout the country at a federal level. I do feel we have a responsibility to preserve our history and learn from the things that have occurred in the past.” Vice Mayor Scott Anderson said the town needed to fund the museum building because it is the south anchor to the Heritage District and that the town has made major investments downtown. “For me, we always need to know where we’ve been to know where we are going and HD South is exactly doing that,” Councilwoman Brigette Peterson said. Councilman Jared Taylor said he agreed it was the town’s role to preserve its history. He said he supported the funding but he wanted to see more progress by the nonprofit in achieving self-sufficiency. The Gilbert Historical Society continues to make strides toward fiscal sustainability. The nonprofit’s total income reported for April 2019 to January 2020 showed $169,296.91 compared with $167,715.63 for April 2018-January 2019. But it re-

ported for total expenses $177,080.84 and $180,674.28, respectively. Since 2010, the society has been searching for ways to become self-sustaining. Its income includes membership fees, admissions, facility rentals, donations, a gift shop and fundraisers. The society’s Feb. 29 gala saw a preliminary net profit of $79,500 – a 300 percent increase from its first gala, said Executive Director Kayla Kolar. And, Kolar said a $2 million fundraising campaign has reached almost $1.4 million in cash and pledges to fund the preservation and renovation of the existing building. The plans include renovation of the courtyard and the construction of a 6,000-square-foot ADA building that will also house more programming and rental space, she said. This year, over 8,000 people so far have visited HD South – 3,900 Gilbert residents; 1,700 residents from other areas of Arizona; 2,200 residents from other states and 200 from other countries, Kolar said.

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based on grade level,’ said Dawn Antestenis, Gilbert Public Schools spokeswoman in an email. Antestenis added that parents have been asked to keep their children at home if they are sick and also to update their emergency contact information with the district. Higley Unified is communicating to families via email the importance of good health practices to prevent the spread of any type of influenza, said spokeswoman Michelle Reese. Current practice in dealing with a sick student is to send the child home who has a fever of 100.4 degrees or higher and they must be fever-free for 24 hours prior to returning to school, according to Reese. “Any specific school impact would be handled on a case-by-case basis,” she said, adding that Higley will “take our direction” from county and state health officials. If schools do close, how the district handles teaching students will depend on the timing and length of the closure, Reese said. “Availability of staff could be another factor should the impact be more widespread,” she added. “We would need to follow any direction from the Arizona Department of Education, regarding the impact of school closure on state instructional requirements, just as we did when schools closed in 2018. “Telelearning might come into play, depending on access and availability. We would follow guidance from the state. At this time, no plan is finalized.” The Chandler Unified School District has said it will follow the county’s lead when it comes to deciding whether or not to close any schools. Starting on Monday, the district’s 44,000 students will be leaving school for a two-week spring break and there’s currently no expectation to not let them return on March 24. Chandler Unified officials said they’re not planning to screen students and staff for anyone who may travel abroad over spring break. Officials at the Arizona Department of Health and Human Services said they could not comment on whether school

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closures are imminent – it will depend how COVID-19 evolves over the next few days and weeks, they said. Gilbert Chamber of Commerce is doing what it can to support its members by sending out tips to keep the workplace safe. The chamber worked with the East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance and U.S. Chamber on an “outline of commons-sense actions” for employees to keep the germs from spreading. “Key points are to stay home if you are sick, clean your hands often, and avoid close contact with people who are sick,” said Kathy Tilque, Gilbert Chamber CEO and president. Some major employers in the East Valley already are taking precautions by companies are curtailing employee travel. Chandler’s Microchip Technology announced last week it was restricting its 18,000 employees from traveling to countries severely impacted by the spreading virus. Any Microchip employees returning from these countries will be screened and possibly quarantined. As of this week, Microchip said none of its employees or their family members have tested positive for the virus. “Our employees in China, Hong Kong, Korea and other deeply affected countries are working from home and going to great lengths to keep Microchip’s business running and serving our customers.” Intel has also restricted its employees from visiting countries where the virus has proliferated. “We have implemented travel restrictions to areas significantly impacted by the ongoing coronavirus outbreak,” Intel spokesperson Linda Qian said. “We’re monitoring the situation closely and working to ensure that our employees have the information and resources they need to stay safe.” Despite having manufacturing plants based in China, Intel claims the outbreak has not interfered with its business operations. One of Intel’s employees in India has

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Behavioral hospital gets OK in Gilbert BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

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Town wants residents to prepare for 2020 Census

Gilbert is reminding residents that the 2020 Census begins April 1 and for the first time, they can respond online. Residents also can respond by phone and by mail. Census data helps determine how $675 billion will be distributed across the country and how many seats each state receives in the U.S. House of Representatives. The funds are used for emergency services, schools, hospitals, roads and more. Every 10 years, the federal government begins the head count, asking questions regarding age, sex, and the number of people per household, including children. Council OKs funding for Heritage District parking plan Town Council last week approved spending $151,480 to hire Walker Consultants in to update the Heritage District Parking Master Plan.

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Since the last master plan was updated, the Heritage District has seen significant growth in the last five years. With the ongoing and proposed development and new trends in the industry, the impacts on the parking in the downtown needs to be reviewed and addressed, according to staff. The consultant will be tasked with doing a detailed analysis of existing and future parking conditions, parking behaviors, preferences and needs and provide solutions and alternatives.

Church gives funds to Gilbert nonprofit groups

Local nonprofits have received their checks from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ annual Light the World campaign, which saw Gilbert residents donating nearly $1.1 million at four Giving Machines the church placed downtown during the 2019 Christmas season. The machines raised $6 million from locations around the world, according to

church spokesman Roc Arnett. Arnett gave checks to the charities’ representatives at last week’s Town Council meeting. The machines are stocked with items showing food, wheelchairs and a host of other symbols of the needs that the donations help meet. The church gave the following donations: A New Leaf, $176,434; Catholic Charities Community Services, $96,663; Child Crisis Arizona, $174,412; St. Mary’s Food Bank, $127,366; United Food Bank, $126, 151.

Businesses seeking to serve liquor in Gilbert

Town Council last week voted to recommend the state liquor board approved a number of alcohol licenses in Gilbert. Those seeking licenses of different series include: Hanger 9 Bar and Grille, 1475 W. Elliot Road; The Nail Lounge, 3310 S. Higley Road; Tru by Hilton Gilbert, 1950 S. SanTan Village Pkwy.; 12 West Brewing Company, 3000 E. Ray

Road; Trilogy Golf Club at Power Ranch, 4415 E. Village Pkwy.; and Mod Pizza, 5215 E. Baseline Road.

Chamber program recognizes educators

The Gilbert Chamber Foundation celebrated the graduation of Tours for Teachers Class V this month with a reception at the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce. The event recognized 12 local educators and administrators who participated in the Tours for Teachers program. The program, designed for teachers, administrators and school staff, serves to provide insight and resources to help participants gain a better understanding of the current and future workforce needs and trends within the local economy. The program includes an orientation, three learning days, independent assignments and exploration. Program participants toured location

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businesses, including ROCKET Media, Banner Gateway Medical Center, American Furniture Warehouse and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Program graduates recognized are: Chris Wattawa, Carrie Blackburn and Jill Harter, all from Campo Verde High; Ryan Bradley, Leading Edge Academy; Jason Lyons and Laura Carbajal, both Highland High; Donna Ehrlich, Park University; Wendi Howe and Joyce Gifford, both Desert Ridge High; Jim Leeper, Meridian Elementary; Laura Reed, Gilbert High; and Penny Sedlak, Patterson Elementary. To learn more about the Tours for Teachers program, visit gilbertaz.com/ workforce-readiness.

Gilbert Leadership picks Heritage Center for project

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the Gilbert Leadership class XXVIII will beautify the Gilbert Heritage Resource Center and the nonprofit AZCEND’s space there. The project includes interior wall art in conference rooms, the kids’ room and common areas. Class members will also install signage for visitors and plant fruit trees for use by WIC and Senior Center clients. Dara Gibson, AZCEND development director, said the enhancements will make the center more accessible. The center is a collaborative effort between Gilbert and several nonprofits that provide medical, dental, counseling, and social services. Donations are requested and donors should include “Gilbert Leadership Class 28” in a note. Information: gilbertleadership28@gmail.com or visit gilbertaz. com/gilbert-leadership.|AZCEND.org

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Gilbert Council picks finalists for Cook’s empty seat

ilbert Council picked eight candidates, four of whom already serve the town on boards, to interview for a vacant seat on the dais. Town Council in a special meeting March 5 selected Kathleen Dowler, Todd Jorgenson, Yung Koprowski, Amanda Shaffie, Bill Spence, Noah Mundt, Scott September and Jan Simon from 103 applicants who applied to fill the position emptied by Eddie Cook, who resigned

last month after he was appointed Maricopa County assessor. Council plans to appoint someone March 17 to serve nine months on the term until the seat is filled by election this year for the remaining two years. Mundt, September, Simon sit on the Planning Commission and Koprowski serves on the ad hoc Citizens Transportation Task Force. Koprowski is an engineer who owns her own firm, Mundt is COO of Nexus Integrated Solutions; Simon is an insurance agency owner; and September is a

zoning manager for Crown Castle Real Estate. Jorgenson is a dentist who owns an implant and periodontal center and is also on the dental team for the Phoenix Suns and Arizona Diamondbacks. Shaffie owns Furniture Brat and is a professional life coach, Dowler is a community health director for Dignity Health and Spence is a retired U.S. Navy lieutenant commander. Spence indicated he filed a statement of interest form to run for the two-year Council seat.

Each candidate will receive six questions from the Council 24 hours ahead of their interviews March 17, which will be televised. Each finalist also will have a background check conducted by then. Councilwoman Brigette Peterson is planning to run for mayor and Councilman Jordan Ray is seeking a justice of the peace seat at Highland Justice Court. If Peterson and Ray from Council to run in those races, their replacements also would be picked by council members to serve the remaining two years of their terms.

potentially been exposed to COVID-19 and was recently placed under quarantine. In a letter sent out on Feb. 28, the county predicted the probability of any school closures being “very low” and “highly unlikely.” Furthermore, a child catching COVID-19 may not result in the closure of their school. State officials said if the child didn’t contract the virus at school, then the district may not be given the details of the child’s illness. In its own letter to parents, Chandler Unified emphasized exercising basic hygiene practices like hand-washing and keeping sick kids home. “Chandler Unified staff take these precautions in order to ensure a healthy learning environment for your children,” Superintendent Camille Casteel wrote. If Chandler schools were to close, the

district may have to obtain permission from the Arizona Department of Education to not extend the school calendar into summer break. Districts must obtain waivers from ADE if they don’t provide at least 180 days of schooling. It would not be the first time CUSD has had to obtain such a waiver, since the district has not been afraid to close schools during previous flu outbreaks. Amid the spread of swine flu across the Valley in 2009, Chandler Unified briefly closed two elementary schools after a couple students caught the contagious virus. Even churches are not immune from the fears of contagion, as priests at Chandler’s St. Mary’s Parish have been given guidelines to limit hand-to-hand contact with congregants. “We have suspended our sharing of the communion under the species of wine to avoid any chance of spreading any virus-

es,” said Father Daniel McBride. “We are also being more intentional about those who give out communion – using anti-bacterial gel before giving out communion.” Last week Gov. Doug Ducey and Dr. Cara Christ, director of the Arizona Department of Health Services, said the state is now operating under the Arizona Pandemic Influenza Response Plan, said health department spokesman Chris Minnick. The plan was last updated in May 2019. Under the plan, the state health department is responsible for overall coordination of public health and medical emergency response and disseminating information during a pandemic and is tasked with duties, including storing and delivering vaccine as it becomes available and helping perform mass vaccinations in impacted counties. The state’s Department of Public Safe-

ty would provide security for emergency pharmaceuticals and the Department of Agriculture would coordinate veterinary response to a domestic animal outbreak. Additionally, the Economic Security Department would help with the placement of children in foster care or with relatives who have been orphaned or whose parents are hospitalized and too ill to care for them, according to the plan. The county health departments would set up and administer mass vaccination sites and implement isolation and quarantine as needed. And should the outbreak ever reach deadly proportions, the Department of Environmental Quality would coordinate with the Agricultural Department to determine appropriate mass burial locations for dispose of infected carcasses.

She said when the town created the regional park, it was made as an all-abilities park and not just in name only. “We do truly believe every single human that exists here with us in Gilbert deserves to be part of the community in every way,” she said. She also said get more training and there was an additional screening process in place. Data tells the Council to limit the

boundaries to three-fourth of a mile, but the human experience says otherwise, Daniels said. She then challenged town staff, community partners and Valley Metro to come up with better ways to get people from Point A to Point B and to be more inclusive. Councilman Jordan Ray said it made sense to wait and not take action. He advised his colleagues to give input to

staff as they work on solutions instead of providing feedback after staff presents its findings. Councilwoman Brigette Peterson, the town’s liaison to Valley Metro since 2016, said she wants a study to see what are the town’s transportation needs and what would work better for Gilbert. She said one of her goals is for a healthy and vibrant community and in

order of that to happen the town needs to take care of the people who need to be taken care of. “As I struggle with how do we pay for this I think sometimes it’s more important to worry about the people,” she said. Town Manager Patrick Banger said staff won’t be able to come up with any solutions by the end of this fiscal year June 30 but will look for options in the next budget year.

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is proposed for the south and east side of the property where homes are located. Eggleston said the average length of stay for patients is 12 days and the goal is to return them to their previous living situations such as in a skilled nursing facility or to their homes. He added it was prohibited to discharged patients into the street and that the hospital has a safe discharge plan in place as regulated by Medicare. He said the Sana Behavior Hospital in Las Vegas backs up to a residential neighborhood and there has never been an issue at that location with a patient. “Most patients are elderly folks with a psychiatric (condition) – not violent, criminal-type patients” he said.

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Eggleston said a majority of the patients will come from the emergency room of the nearby Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. “If someone goes to the ER and has severe schizophrenia, the ER is not able to care for them and this facility fills that gap?” Commissioner Noah Mundt asked. Eggleston said most ERs are not equipped to handle patients with a psychiatric disorder so once patients are medically stabilized they would be sent to a facility such as Sana. Sana also will be able to treat co-morbid medical conditions such as diabetes and arthritis. “Why this project right here?” Vice Chairman Carl Bloomfield asked

Eggleston. Eggleston said the company did a number of demographic studies and they pointed to Gilbert. The 3.79-acre site is located within the Val Vista Medical Growth Area, which includes Mercy Gilbert hospital, a rehabilitation facility and a senior-assisted living facility. Sana’s proximity to the hospital especially is important because that is where patient referrals are expected to come from, Eggleston said. The facility won’t provide in-patient treatment of pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism, kleptomania or pyromania as defined under state and federal laws, according to a staff planning report.

Staffing at the hospital will include nurses, social worker, activities personnel, occupational therapist, physical therapist and speech therapist. They will work under the direction of a psychiatrist with additional physicians consulted when the need arises. The company also planned to build an 8,000-square-foot building on the east side of the site sometime in the future. In approving the conditional use permit the commissioner found four findings of fact, which included that the proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of people living or working in the vicinity, to adjacent properties, to the neighborhood or to the public in general.

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Gilbert’s visual artists offer treats for the eyes BY SRIANTHI PERERA GSN Contributor

ach spring, the arts scene in Gilbert leaps a notch or two when Gilbert Visual Art League’s show opens. The 17th annual Juried Fine Art Show and Sale runs through April 2 at HD South, home of the Gilbert Historical Museum in downtown Gilbert. The walls of Gallery 4, a spacious room in the facility, are adorned with artwork, some brilliantly colored, others black and white – and all well executed. This year it showcases 98 pieces of art from 34 artists, chosen from Jane Bradley Wine’s “Booshway,” an oil painting on linen, won Best of Show at the Gilbert Jean Turner Smith’s watercolor landscape of Edinburgh, Scotland won first place in its category. (Courtesy of Gilbert Visual Art League) Visual Art League show this year. (Courtesy of Gilbert Visual Art League) an entry pool of 110. The mediums range from oil paintings, acrylic and watercolor painting to drawings in graphite, pen and ink and pastel. Alan Fitzgerald from Art Intersection juried and Joel Cohen judged the entries. Among the works is Jane Bradley Wine’s oil painting on linen titled “Booshway,” a portrait of a North Dakotan mountain man, which won the “Best of Show” award. The judge had commented favorably on the juxtaposition of a realistic face in an abstract background. A professional artist and art teacher, Bradley Wine mostly does portrait commissions of western art. Her work won Best of Show last year as well. She has been a league member Rosalee Vacarro’s oil painting won first place in its category. (Courtesy of Gilbert Visual George Lewis’s photo won the photography award. (Courtesy of Gilbert Visual Art League) Art League) for just over a year. “They are a good group of people, munication with other artists, because, fered similar thoughts. paint, paper, pastel, watercolor and other very talented, enthusiastic and fun “It’s wonderful to have the feedback objects glued on to the canvas to depict to be around,” she said. “I was looking for as an artist, I usually spend a lot of time a group to hang out with and to share art alone, unlike other professions,” she add- from all the members,” she said. “It’s great Arizona. “It’s a puzzle for me, using differed. to have their encouragement and the ent kinds of art paper and matt and makstuff with.” Longtime league member Deb Randall, a deadlines of art shows.” ing them look cohesive,” she said. Whether amateur or professional, comretired medical illustrator who turned her Randall’s “Borderline” won first place muning with others is important. “It’s just good to have some kind of com- skills and talent into creating visual art, of- under the mixed media category. She used see ARTISTS page 20

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Gilbert park welcomes new group of ‘residents’ BY KATHERINE NOWICKI GSN Contributor

ome new “residents” have moved into Zanjero Park in Gilbert. Nine borrowing owls were moved from Goodyear into Zanjero Park, a 20acre converted water retention basin that also hosts horseback riding and walking trails, The newcomers brought to 11 the total number of burrowing owls at the park, although Desert Rivers Audubon Society Conservation Director Mike Evans does not expect them all to stay there. The park has been a sanctuary for burrowing owls since 2011. Desert Rivers Audubon Society volunteers built the burrows and collaborated with several other organizations to bring the birds to the site. Those other organizations included Wild at Heart, the Town of Gilbert, the state Game and Fish Department. They were aided by a green grant from Toyota

Motor Corporation. Burrowing owls live throughout North America and South America. Sometimes the owls dig their own burrows but more often they repurpose one already dug by a mammal or a tortoise. Ideally, burrowing owls prefer to live in areas with low vegetation, usually irrigated farmland.

But the Valley’s continuing development has threatened their existence. Burrowing owls are considered an endangered species in Canada, threatened in Mexico and a “species of concern” in several states, including Arizona, according to Wild at Heart, an Arizona nonprofit that rescues and rehabilitates injured raptors, relocates burrowing owls, and manages species recovery programs. Burrowing owls in need of new locations stay at Wild at Heart facilities in Cave Creek and are cared for there until a suitable location for them is prepared. The work in relocation habitats is done entirely by community volunteers, who build burrows and put up tents at the relocation sites for the owls to stay in for a month to help them become accustomed to the new site. The tents are taken down after a month and the owls spread out. While the number of volunteers involved in these projects can vary from

20 to 100, the, habitats are typically completed in a single day. For the first month after relocation, Desert and River Audubon Society volunteers return to Zanjero Park to give the owls frozen mice and fresh water while they adjust to their new environment and find new food sources. Burrows are four feet underground, and volunteers need permission to clear the land in order to build them in new locations. The new sites need to be similar to the place the burrowing owls came from or the birds will leave. Wild at Heart Habitat Coordinator Greg Clark is hoping to set up new relocation habitats throughout the next three months since summer heat makes it difficult to work on new habitats – and by June it is too hot for most volunteers. Wild at Heart typically relocated 60 to 70 burrowing owls each year, but 200 burrowing owls came in from 2019 into 2020. Now Clark is urgently trying to find more sites suitable for the owls. “I’m always trying to add new habitats and I have a 2-year buffer in case something goes wrong, and that happened this year. This was the first year that we bumped up above the 50, 60,70 owls that come in,” Clark said. “So, basically, this year, the develop-

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Ryan Baker. Cooley Middle School students were the only non-high school students to compete in the event. The Spanish teams took second and third place in the improv category and honorable mention in the prepared Spanish storytelling category. “This is Cooley’s 6th year competing and once again, we placed!” said Amenda Gamboa, Spanish chair at Cooley.

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Higley High dominates language competition Higley District students took top honors at the recent Arizona State University International Language Fair. They were among more than 2,500 students and teachers who participated in the event, which included a scavenger hunt, dance demonstrations, dozens of mini lessons in more than 18 languages, language exhibits, entertainment, poster contests and the competitions. Higley High students dominated the competition. The French team won first place in the play category. The Spanish team won first place for improv. The Mandarin team took two first place honors, both in the speech category. “The ASU Language fair is a great place to demonstrate our skills in a foreign language. Performing a skit in French was a difficult but rewarding and fun challenge,” said Higley French student

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Cooley Middle School students spent months designing, building and coding robots. After several rounds of weekend competitions, two qualifying teams made it to the Arizona VEX IQ middle school championships. Team 7589A - Ryan Nguyen, Lucas Sacdalan and Luke Erickson - finished tied for fifth overall out of 30 of the best robots from across the state. “It was really exciting and fun. There was a lot to do and accomplish. We are

so proud of our fifth-place finish,” Lucas said. Team 12354B - Jonathan Harmsen and Will Robinson - made it to the finals alliances and made a very strong showing after an extremely successful season. “We did pretty well! We are proud of how we did this season. We could’ve changed our design a bit, but we’re happy with how we did,” Will said. Both teams are coached by Joseph Bisaccia and Tyler Hettick at Cooley. “I’m really proud of the students. They worked exceptionally hard all year long and accomplished all of their goals for the robotics season,” Bisaccia said.

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The league has a spectrum of people between hobbyists and professional. “Everybody fits in somewhere,” Randall noted. League vice-president and longtime member Jean Turner Smith submitted three oil portraits and a watercolor landscape of Edinburgh, Scotland; all were selected to show and the watercolor won first place in its category. “The quality of this year’s entries is fantastic. We seem to have better and better artwork each year and we have many professional artists,” Turner Smith said. Most of the artwork at the show is for sale. “About 10 percent of the art is sold during the show, and many are sold after the show concludes because some buyers

want time to think about it and buy later,” Turner Smith said. The league partners with HD South to put on its two annual shows. “They belong in Gilbert, and we are happy to give them a home,” said Kayla Kolar, president of HD South. “Having Gallery 4 as a permanent fine art gallery lends itself perfectly for these shows. GVAL is a good complement to our arts and culture facility.” The non-profit league, currently under the leadership of Bob Mason, started in 2003 and incorporated in 2006. It has been nurturing artists in the area with a vision to promote and support the visual arts. Current membership stands at about 65 and meetings are held on the first Thurs-

days of each month at HD South. Among the benefits to members are professional presentations during member meetings. Earlier topics have included color theory, composition and painting methods. During the February meeting, artist Joel Coplin spoke on figurative realism and portraits, while in March and April, guest presenters Rob Stenberg and Liz Kenyon will speak on contemporary Southwestern art and soft pastels, respectively. “Our goal in presenting the show is to put art and culture in the community,” Turner Smith said. “We also want to provide an opportunity to artists to get their art out there.” The exposure runs both ways: Another of its goals is to let Gilbert know that there

are a lot of excellent, professional artists in the community. Their work becomes evident when the league receives the opportunity to participate in community projects. In the past, members have created banners for the town, designed and painted wall murals in downtown Gilbert and sidewalk murals at senior apartment complex Page Commons. Gilbert Visual Art League’s 17th annual art show and sale is hosted by HD South, Home of the Gilbert Historical Museum, at 10 S. Gilbert Road. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday. Admission is $6 adults, $5 seniors 60 years and older, $3 children 5-12 years, no charge for under 5 years. Details: gval. org and hdsouth.org

ment has just exploded in the Valley and I was planning on 60 to 70 owls to relocate and we got over 200. Although I was able to do it, it wiped out all of my two-year buffer for habitat, so now I’m like, desperately trying to work with get-

ting that 2-year buffer established.” Clark hopes farmland owners will help them with this struggle by allowing Wild at Heart to place burrowing owls on their property as they are in an area that does not involve their farming op-

erations. “It’s possible for an individual person to work with a school or community group to identify an issue for wildlife or other environmental issues and actually dos something about it – especially to-

day with social media,” he said. Visitors interested in learning more about the owls can come to Zanjero Park to attend the monthly OwlWalk and Talk on the fourth Saturday of the month an hour before sunset.

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ere’s a suite for sweets in north Gilbert. Celebrating six years in August, Toasted Mallow: Gourmet S’mores & Marshmallows has found hundreds of ways to inspire smiles. At America’s first Marshmallow Café and S’mores Bar, you’ll see custom marshmallows, s’mores, milkshakes, hot chocolate and Costa Rican cold-brewed coffee, specialty lemonade, mallow pies, sugar cookies and lots more. Owned by Gilbert residents Tricia and Hazel Earce, the shop is in the Encinas Plaza at 1034 N. Gilbert Road, just south of Houston Avenue. Nine employees assist the owners in baking, designing and tending to party sales and customers both online and in person. “If you can think of a dessert,” Tricia said, “we’re going to put a marshmallow underneath it or on top of it.” Here customers plan children’s theme parties around unicorns, rabbits, superheroes or other characters. “We were originally called Fluff It Marshmallows, but people would tell us they thought we were a dog groomer or a laundromat and didn’t stop by, so we changed the name to Toasted Mallow,” Tricia explained. “That branding has really changed our walk-in traffic.” A few friends recently helped with the interior color woodwork and signage, such as one depicting a smiling marshmallow that urges, “Dance in the rain; eat a cupcake; and smell the roses.” Only here, one intoxicating inhalation brings back customers’ first campfire; other childhood memories return in smells, colors and textures. That’s the way the owners planned it. Nostalgia drives Toasted Mallow’s success as well as the quality of and cre-

Tricia Earce, co-owner of Toasted Mallow in Gilbert, sells a variety of sweet treats built around marshmallows.(Special to GSN)

ativity behind the products. “You roast a marshmallow,” she said, “and you remember your childhood.” “Whatever makes your heart content, whatever works the nostalgia for you, however you want us to make it, we will make it for you,” Tricia said. The 30-plus varieties of marshmallows include Red Velvet and Strawberry Cheesecake, Cherry Bombs and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. Offerings regularly change and when a patron requests custom marshmallows, it’s a snap. “I love to do those,” Tricia said. Many variations on the basic marshmallow are available and the store is always creating new ones.

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Oreo bits, Butterfinger with the candy bar crumbs, a Fluffernutter, Snickers, Fruity Pebbles, a Nutty Professor, Peanut Butter Cup or Ice Cream S’more with Blue Bell ice cream.

The marshmallows are made fresh at the store, using ingredients such as fresh egg whites for the meringuelike fluffiness, coconut, pineapple juice, peanut butter and simple syrup. Gluten-free marshmallows are on the menu, and they can also be ordered without egg whites and artificial colors. “We don’t use corn syrup because of children’s’ allergies, and the simple syrup works just fine,” she said. Families are regular visitors. “I love when they bring in the grandkids,” Tricia said. Most of the business is afternoons and after work. “People don’t want marshmallows at 8 in the morning,” she said, noting that the shop opens Tuesday through Saturday at noon and stays open until 9 p.m. – except Sundays at 5 p.m. – to accommodate the demand peak. After church on Sundays is popular. And customers flock to the shop on Valentine’s Day and Easter. The holiday leader, though, is Christmas, for items such as table treats and stocking stuffers. You can find some of the store’s products in other East Valley stores, such as Sweet Daddy Cupcakes in Chandler, Canyon Market in the Hyatt Regency in Scottsdale, Soda Rush in Gilbert and Pura Vida Grinds in Mesa. During the cooler months through April, the store participates in a variety of farmers markets Valleywide. Tricia took to marshmallows in a roundabout fashion. She helped open Bass Pro Shop in Mesa Riverview, Here, she regularly took part in the store baking contest among employees, with changing secret ingredients. The turning point for her was marshmallow month. “I was tending for my grandmother in Glendale, helping her with the doctors’

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appointments and groceries, and when I lost her, I lost myself,” Tricia recalled. When the marshmallow became the secret ingredient, she started looking at recipes just out of curiosity. “I wasn’t grieving anymore,” she recalled. “I consider it a gift from my grandmother, to move on with my life.”

Born in Deming, New Mexico, Tricia lived in Albuquerque, where she graduated from high school. A Valley resident for the last 22 years, she earned a business degree from the University of Phoenix. She’s been living in Gilbert for six years. Her cooking interest?

She has a “tia,” or aunt, in New Mexico who owns a restaurant called Balboa. “I grew up around that restaurant,” she said, noting that her aunt is 88 and still actively manages the restaurant. Hazel’s family is from Costa Rica. She grew up in the Washington, D.C., area and has a degree in art design.

“She manages the web work and graphics and I oversee the baking, so we’re a good team,” Tricia explained. Among the store’s charitable work is helping foster care children, the Arizona Humane Society and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Tricia’s sister has the crippling disease.

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officials testifying to a House subcommittee on the impact of South Dakota v. Wayfair, a court ruling that said states could collect sales tax on goods sold in their states by online retailers. But while one witness compared the ruling to “taxation without representation,” others said it makes online retailers pay the same sales taxes that brickand-mortar stores have had to pay. The old system was also costing states sales tax revenue, with South Dakota alone estimating it lost $48 million to $58 million a year. “We’re very happy that the Supreme

Court has finally leveled the playing field,” said Craig Shearman, a spokesman for the National Retail Federation, said of the court’s June 2018 ruling. Arizona approved a law last year to levy sales taxes on “remote sellers and marketplace facilitators” that did more than $200,000 in sales in the state in 2019. The threshold drops to $150,000 this year and $100,000 next year. Scott said that online small businesses like his see all of the pain and none of the benefit from the ruling. “State sales tax laws are complex, and none are identical,” Scott told a House

Small Business subcommittee. “There is no single resource that instructs on all 51 departments of revenue; there are 51 playbooks that we must learn.” Scott, who has to figure taxes for 32 states he sells in, said the bookkeeping costs him $2.31 to collect every $1 of tax. Shearman said there are resources like Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board Inc. that “calculates the tax that’s owed automatically and then periodically also submits those tax payments.” Other solutions could include state tax uniformity, a single tax-filing point and a break on taxes on businesses like his.

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mall business owners told Congress last week that a Supreme Court ruling that was supposed to help them compete against online retailers is instead threatening to drive small firms out of business. “Nothing has shaken us like Wayfair,” said Presscott businessman Brad Scott, adding that he and his wife have thought about closing Halstead Bead Inc., their 27-employee business. Scott was one of several small business

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How to help kids develop healthy eating habits BY DONNA SHOTT GSN Guest Writer

oddlers can be stubborn about food. At the same time, parents know it’s important for young children to eat healthily. That’s why First Things First, Arizona’s early childhood agency, works to help parents build healthy eating habits with their toddler and preschooler. March is National Nutrition Month but helping young kids develop sound eating habits is a year-round goal. “Providing nourishment to children is of the utmost importance to parents, and also one that can cause undue amounts of stress,” said FTF’s Children’s Health Program Manager Kavita Bernstein. Bernstein reminds parents that food is a brand new and intense sensory wonderland

for a child’s body and brain. “I promise you that they are not trying to make this hard,” she said. “They are doing the best they can. Patience with yourself, your child and most importantly the process is what will carry parents through.” Here are tips for parents: Let them decide. You can encourage them to eat, of course, but don’t force it. Let them decide how much of what you’ve served they want to eat. The pressure that comes with forcing your child to eat something or “clean your plate” can make mealtime an unhappy experience. Research shows that kids react negatively when pressed to eat, and in the long-run, it doesn’t help them like new foods, even when they’re offered a reward for trying them. Aim to make mealtime an enjoyable and fun experience. Think long-term. Try not to worry too

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Winter wrap: Postseason tournament riddled with Gilbert schools BY ZACH ALVIRA GSN Sports Editor

he winter sports season for high schools has officially come to an end, and Gilbert schools are transitioning to baseball, softball, boys volleyball, beach volleyball, track and field and tennis. But before jumping head-first into the new season, it’s time to take a look back at how each of the schools fared. Highland Highland’s boys basketball team enjoyed a breakout season under coach Todd Fazio. The Hawks, led by stellar guard play, finished the regular season as the No. 3 ranked team in 6A, earning an automatic bid to the state tournament. Once there, however, Highland ran into a healthy two-time defending champion Pinnacle team that overpowered the Hawks. Highland girls soccer made a deep run in the postseason, advancing to the semifinals before losing by a goal to seventh-ranked Hamilton. The girls basketball team also made it to postseason play, losing in the first round as the 12-seed. On the mat, Cael Figueroa medaled at the state wrestling meet. Desert Ridge Desert Ridge’s wrestling program finished seventh overall at the state meet. The Jaguars were led by Led by Dante Smith’s second place finish at the 285-pound weight class, along with Gabriel Corrales (120), Joe Kisting (145) and Keaton Steck (170), who all medaled. The Desert Ridge boys basketball program was among the state’s most dangerous teams heading into the postseason, as the Jaguars had defeated the likes of top-ranked Desert Vista and other top-10 teams. The Jaguars, however, ran into a healthy Chandler team in the first round to end the season. The Desert Ridge girls soccer team nearly clinched a bid to the tournament, finishing at No. 9. In the first round of the playoffs, the Jaguars fell to Red Mountain.

American Leadership Academy-Gilbert North’s girls basketball program was less than a minute away from advancing to the 3A title game, led by senior Keeli Kaye, before a late rally by Page ended their season. (Chris Mortenson/GSN Staff)

Perry The Perry girls basketball made a run to the semifinals, losing to top-ranked Valley Vista after a last-second shot. The Perry girls soccer team enjoyed similar success this season, as the Pumas finished as the third-ranked team in 6A. Penalty kicks were the difference in the quarterfinals against Hamilton, as the Huskies moved on. Perry’s boys basketball program lost by two on a last-second basket to Skyline in the quarterfinals, while Ikaika Maldonado helped lead the wrestling program to a sixth place finish after becoming the runner-up in the 170-pound class. Gilbert Tori Miller placed second overall at the state wrestling meet in the girls’ 102-pound weight class. The Gilbert girls basketball team made its second consecutive trip to the 5A semifinals under new head coach Dennis Carter. The boys basketball program, which won the 5A title last season, fell in a tightly-contested match to Sunnyslope in the quarterfinals. The Gilbert girls soccer program advanced to the quarterfinals before

falling to eventual champion Casteel. Mesquite Under head coach and alum Michael Edgmon, the Mesquite boys basketball program had its most successful season in years, clinching the 4A Desert Sky Region title. The Wildcats fell to third-ranked Catalina Foothills in the quarterfinals by four points. Mesquite girls basketball lost in the quarterfinals, to Sahuaro. Damian Hosokawa placed second overall at the state wrestling meet at 126 pounds; his teammate, Jess Champman, placed fourth at 170. Campo Verde Campo Verde senior Jayden Fletcher, who was a starting linebacker for the Coyotes’ state-runner up football team, won the state championship at the 182-pound class for Division II wrestling. His teammate, Noah Wasserbeck, placed second at 126 while Connor Calloway (195), Bric Jobe (170) and Nina Sandoval in the girls’ division all medaled. Both the girls and boys soccer were unable to reach the semifinals. It’s the first time since 2016 the Campo Verde boys didn’t make it to the final four. It was the

first time since 2018 for the girls. Williams Field Led by Joshua Gale’s second-place finish at the Division II 220-pound class, the Williams Field wrestling team finished ninth overall at state. Rodrigo Saenz Payan (120), Seth Cobb (138), Alex Ruffentine (152) and Allyn Tuey (170) all medaled. The Williams Field girls basketball team made it to the first round of the 5A Conference playoffs. Higley The Higley wrestling program placed fourth overall at the state meet this season, led by Atticus Lee’s second-place finish at the 195-pound class and Jackson Solomon’s second-place medal at 285 pounds in Division II. David Goodman (152), Brandon Guzman (160), Mason Hulme (182) and Ryan Nardozzi (220) also medaled. Gilbert Christian Gilbert Christian’s girls soccer program clinched its first championship. The boys program made it to the first round of the tournament before falling to American Leadership Academy-Queen Creek. The Gilbert Christian boys basketball program advanced to the 3A semifinals before falling to an ALA-Queen Creek. American Leadership Academy-Gilbert North The ALA-Gilbert North girls basketball program was just a minute from advancing to the 3A state championship. But a late rally by defending champion Page sent the Eagles home short of their ultimate goal. The boys soccer program entered the tournament as the No. 3 seed but ran into a Yuma Catholic team that hit its stride at the right time. The girls, fell in semifinals before falling to Gilbert Christian. A second-place finish by Salesi Morello in the 195-pound class helped the wrestling program finish seventh. Amy Fuller finished third in the 130-pound class for girls. Leading Edge The Leading Edge boys basketball program clinched its first region title since joining the AIA. The Spartans lost in the first round of the state tournament.

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Lucero finding new purpose as CGCC basketball coach BY ZACH ALVIRA GSN Sports Editor

livia Lucero’s path to becoming the head women’s basketball coach at Chandler-Gilbert Community College was one she didn’t expect so soon after he playing career had ended. She was part of a Highland girls basketball team that made a run to the semifinals her senior year in 2013 under legendary coach Miner Webster. She was one of the top basketball players in the state and was recruited by several division I college programs. But if there is one aspect, she learned from her basketball career that she is now teaching the women who play for her, it’s to always find that balance between life both on and off the court. “This is another classroom,” Lucero said. “I don’t think they expected to come and learn non-basketball things.” Lucero was hired to take over the CGCC women’s basketball program ahead of the 2019-20 season. She joined the staff of former coach Brian Rosario at the midway point of the season last year. Rosario had been a part of the staff that recruited Lucero out of Highland to Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. The day after Lucero verbally committed to LMU, Rosario and the rest of the staff were relieved of their duties. Rosario wound up as the head coach at CGCC. When Lucero reached out to him in January 2019, it was in attempt to help out as a volunteer the next season. “I texted him and told him I was thinking of trying to get into coaching and I wanted to just try to help out the next season,” Lucero recalled. “He told me to come into his office and talk about it so I did. He asked me to finish the season with him. I was surprised.” Lucero finished the 2019-20 season with the Coyotes. Rosario taught her the ins and outs of coaching a juco program. From scheduling, to creating practice plans, to arranging travel, she learned it all. When Rosario informed her he had been hired as an assistant at Pepperdine, Lucero applied for the position. She admits she didn’t expect to get the job, and remains stunned someone would

school. One of several small Jesuit schools in the West Coast Conference, LMU overlooked the Pacific Ocean and had views just to its right of the Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles. But with the breathtaking views came high expectaChandler Gilbert Community College women’s basketball coach Olivia Lucero, a Highland tions to sucgrad, has had the unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young women ceed both on through the sport she loves. (Chris Mortenson/GSN Staff) the court and trust in her to take over a college program in the classroom, something Lucero adwithout years of experience. mits she struggled with early on. “It was definitely a surprise in the sense “LMU was an amazing experience for me of the timing of it,” Lucero said. “Emotion- but it was one of my most challenging exally, it’s draining. Being responsible for periences,” she said. “I felt like my conneceven 10 girls is a lot. .. I’m always thinking tion with the coaching staff and honestly, of ways to help them not even always in my own decisions, were to move on. At basketball, but life.” LMU I had to grow, and there was pain in Lucero played four seasons at the varsi- growing. I thought if I were to move on, I ty level for Highland under Webster. She could experience my own happiness and became a starter her junior season, which my own joy and, in a way, come back to kicked off a career in which she became a me.” three-time All-City and All-Fiesta Region By the time her sophomore season had player. She was also a two-time All-State concluded, Lucero had come to realization 5A and All-Section II selection. that transferring would be beneficial for She helped lead the Hawks to a 32-3 sea- her mentally. She felt starting over would son as a senior, and they made a run to the help her refocus on not only herself as a state semifinals. She graduated as one of basketball player, but also as a person. the top-10 scorers all-time at Highland. Northern Arizona University had been “Playing for coach Webster was obvious- one of the several teams to recruit Lucero ly a really big deal,” Lucero said. “You knew out of high school. She took that into acyou were coming into a winning program. count when seeking a transfer destination. You knew you were going to compete for All it took was one visit and some famistate championships. It was kind of the ly history, for her to make the move from way we thought about our team and the Los Angeles to Flagstaff. Both her parents, way we thought of ourselves as individu- Eloy and Kerry, graduated from NAU. als.” “NAU had been on me since Highland. As a junior, she started to gain interest They were in the stands throughout my from several Division I college programs. entire career. It was a change of scenery She made a verbal commitment that same with the trees, the mountains, the snow. year to Loyola Marymount and despite a When I was transferring, I was set on becoaching change shortly after, signed with coming a physical therapist and NAU has LMU to continue her basketball career. an amazing PT program. I wanted to chalLucero thought of LMU as her dream lenge myself academically.”

While majoring in exercise science, Lucero averaged 15.98 points per game in three years with the NAU women’s basketball team, the fourth-highest average in program history. She also recorded the second-highest free throw percentage in program history by making 81.9 percent of her shots from the line. After graduating from NAU in 2018, Lucero went on to play professionally overseas in Switzerland. She spent one season there before returning to Arizona where she sought an opportunity to coach. Now midway through the season at CGCC, Lucero admits both she and the women in her program have grown together. At 25 years old, Lucero admits there were, at times, struggles drawing a fine line between being a coach and a friend, especially given her close proximity in age to the women on the team. She sought advice from her assistant coaches, Leon Sutton and Montana Walters, both of whom had experience playing and coaching basketball at a high level. But Lucero admits there have still been plenty of instances this season where she has found herself questioning her own coaching ability. “I’ve thanked them for being patient with me because I don’t know it all, I’m not going to act like I do,” Lucero said. “It’s been a learning process for me, the other coaches, my players, but I feel like we have started to develop a connection.” Lucero still says she is amazed at the opportunity she was given to not only teach a group of women the sport she adores, but to also make a difference in their lives. To her, the wins and losses don’t matter. Sure, she says she enjoys winning, but Lucero has realized that isn’t the most important aspect of the game. Lucero aims to help make each player on her team both competitive and accountable in everything they do, whether it be on the court, in the classroom or outside of school altogether. “It’s an incredible blessing and it makes me feel like this is part of a bigger plan,” Lucero said. “It’s not about me, it’s about an opportunity I have to change lives. Even if you make a tiny difference in one person’s life, that’s something.”

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Ostrich Festival not so much about the birds BY KEVIN REAGAN GetOut Staff

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ver 6,000 Ostriches in Salt River Valley” was the headline splashed across the Chandler Arizonan’s front page in February 1914. The market for fashionable ostrich feathers was growing, the newspaper reported, and Chandler was becoming home to several owners of the large African bird. Dr. A.J. Chandler, the city’s founder and namesake, kept a herd of ostriches on a plot of land behind the historic San Marcos Hotel. Old photographs show neighbors visiting the entrepreneur’s ranch for a chance to spot the exotic birds through his barbed-wire fence. They were warned not to bring their dogs along, as canines and ostriches “don’t mix.” But World War I devastated Arizona’s ostrich trade and the contagious Spanish Influenza killed off many of the state’s birds. Dr. Chandler was rumored to have kept a box of feathers in his basement in case the ostrich market bounced back. It never did. More than a century later, the only place Chandler residents can find an ostrich is at Tumbleweed Park every spring. The Chandler Chamber of Commerce’s annual Ostrich Festival embraces a unique chapter of the city’s history by featuring the bigeyed, gangly birds in a series of ostrich-themed activities. While ostriches have center

stage, the fest also features pigs, camels ducks and other creatures in various exhibits. In its 32nd year, the festival expects to attract more than 100,000 visitors and will include a lineup of new entertainment attractions. Loop Rawlins, a professional roper who competed on “America’s Got Talent,” will demonstrate his skillful lassoing in a Western-themed stunt show. Visitors can watch ducks swim toward the finish line in the Great American Duck Race or laugh at pigs doing vaudevillian acts in the Pork Chop Revue. The Ostrich Festival will also have a number of educational attractions designed to spark the curiosity of younger patrons. The Imaginology STEM tent provides several hands-on activities and puzzles that test the wits of children of all ages. Visitors can also venture back

65 million years with a trip to the Pangaea Land of Dinosaurs exhibit and see a life-size Tyrannosaurus Rex. Other live attractions include the Great Benjamin Circus, Professor Smart’s Science Show, obstacle courses and an educational ostrich exhibit. C h a n d l e r Chamber of

Camel races were a popular attraction at last year’s Ostrich Festival, but they don’t appear to be on the card for 2020. (File photo)

Commerce President Terri Kimble said her organization has been advocating for Chandler businesses since the early 1900s. So, it’s fitting that the Chamber put on an event reminiscent of Chandler’s early history. Furthermore, Kimble said the festival’s a prime example as to how Chandler’s businesses, nonprofits and residents come together to put on a delightful show. “We are blessed to have incredible help from our community and Chamber members making the experience smooth, fun and enjoyable,” Kimble said. The Chamber hosted the first Ostrich Festival in 1988 to celebrate the city’s feathery roots. Spectators flocked to watch jockeys attempt to ride the seven-foot-tall birds in competitive races. The carnival’s odd concept quickly attracted tourists and became one of Chandler’s most popular events. The Travel Channel and National Geographic have done segments on the festival and it was featured in Whitney Hous-

ton’s 1995 film “Waiting to Exhale.” Kimble said the festival’s longevity has made it part of Chandler’s culture – producing dozens of memories for the city’s natives. “We have attendees stop by the Chamber tent at the festival sharing fond memories of when they came with their parents and family,” she said. “Now they attend with their kids to make memories with their own family.” While ostrich races have been a part of the previous festivals, about 10 ostriches are now kept near the petting zoo behind a fenced-in area for people to view while videos provide fun facts about the birds. The ostrich races have not been the “primary focus” of the festival over the last decade, Kimble said last year. “We have truly transformed this festival into a true community festival,” Kimble said. “We have over 100 hours of musical entertainment throughout the festival and

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the festival has really changed over the past several years and it evolved. “Each year we try to bring in something new, something different. We’re really going for an educational component and really kind of beefing that up, including that technology component.” This year’s main stage entertainment includes 1990s boy band 98 Degrees, rock group the Blues Traveler, and disco girl group the Pointer Sisters. The festival’s carnival will include the new Hawaiian Express ride, a fast-paced, up-down-around trip that increases in speed and goes backwards. More carnival ride include the Giant Ferris Wheel, Vertigo, Inversion, 1001 Nachts, Quazar, Pole Position Coaster, Wave Swinger, Giant Scooter and the Scrambler.

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What: 32nd Annual Ostrich Festival Where: Tumbleweed Park, 2250 South McQueen Road When: March 13-15 Concerts: March 13, 9 p.m.: 98 Degrees March 14, 9 p.m.: Blues Traveler March 15, 8:30 p.m.: Poynter Sisters Attractions: Ostrich exhibit, Professor Smart’s Science Show, Mango-and-Dango-Clowns, Radical Reptile Fun, pig races, Bear Hollow, STEM-Wild-Science, Imaginology STEM Tent, Pangaea Land of the Dinosaurs Adventure Land, The Pork Chop Revue, Great American Duck Race, Loop Rawlins One Man Wild West Show, pony rides, Building Kidz School Petting Zoo, The Great Benjamins Circus, Crayola and Curiosity Cube. Ticket info: You can buy discounted general admission tickets at all Bashas’ and Food City locations statewide Adults are $15, kids 4 to 12 and people over 55 can get in for $8. Unlimited ride wristbands are $27 unlimited. An $80 multipack includes two adult, two youth and two unlimited all-day ride wristbands. The multipack and wristbands are available only at Basha’s and Food City stores. Adult price at the festival increases after 2 p.m. to $20. Tickets are valid for one-day entry and can be used on March 13, 14 or 15. VIP tickets start at $50 for adults, $30 for children and can be purchased online at OstrichFestival.com or on site.

Ostrich farms were big in Chandler in the early 20th Century and the Ostrich Festival initially was started to celebrate the birds’ place in the city’s history. (Special

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t’s called Char Siu. (Pronounced “Char Sue”) But we know it as Chinese BBQ Pork and it’s one of the most popular items on a Chinese restaurant menu. I never thought of making it at home; it seemed complicated and intimidating. But when I finally decided to give it a try, I quickly found it is neither. It’s a fun, simple dish that ends up tasting exactly like the restaurant version! While it seems as though there are a lot of ingredients, it’s mostly inexpensive bottles of things like soy sauce, molasses, honey, rice wine vinegar – all things you can keep in your refrigerator so you can make this dish many times, which, I think you will.

Ingredients: 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder (select a piece with some good fat on it) ¼ cup granulated white sugar 2 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon five spice powder ¼ teaspoon white pepper ½ teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 2 teaspoons molasses 1/8 teaspoon red food coloring (optional) 3 cloves finely minced garlic 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon hot water Directions: Cut the pork into long strips or chunks about 3 inches thick and 7 inches long. Place pork in a glass casserole dish. In a bowl, add sugar, salt, five spice powder, white pepper, sesame seed oil, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, molasses, honey, red

As far as the steps, it’s basically whisking the marinade ingredients, pouring it over the pork, refrigerating it overnight and then cooking it up! It’s that simple. The most important step is making sure you buy pork shoulder, as tenderloin is too lean. food coloring, water and minced garlic. Whisk to combine. Reserve about 3 tablespoons of marinade and set it aside. Pour the remainder of the marinade over the pork, turning the pork over to thoroughly coat all pieces. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight. Cover and store the reserved marinade in the fridge as well. When ready to cook, preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place a cookie cooling rack or roasting rack inside a sheet pan. Place the marinated pork on the roasting rack. Pour 1 cup of water into the baking sheet below the rack to prevent any drippings from burning the pan. (If you don’t have a roasting rack, line the baking sheet with foil and place the pork on the foil, eliminating the water.) Bake for 20 minutes. Turn pork over and bake for another 20 minutes. Brush reserved marinade over the pork and cook for another 5 minutes. (Do not use the liquid that the pork was marinating in.) Remove from the oven and baste with the last bit of reserved marinade if any. Let the meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with rice and veggies.

Watch my how-to video: jandatri.com/recipe/chinese-bbq-pork

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he popular Magic of Mexican Artistry event featuring the pottery of Mata Ortiz returns to Superstition Mountain Museum in Apache Junction March 13 -15. Jerardo Tena and his wife, Norma Hernandez – who specialize in creating amusing animal pots – will be joined by other artists from Mexico, including Mata Ortiz collectors’ favorite master potter Lila Silveira. Mario Castellanos Gonzalez, recognized as one of the finest wood carvers in Oaxaca and known for his colorful, whimsical animal figures, will return with his artist wife Reina Ramirez. He will demonstrate intricate carving and painting of the little animals. Zapotec textile artist, weaver and lecturer Porfirio Gutierriz will also be returning while Yesenia Salgado will create sterling silver jewelry. Those who prefer more unusual jewelry may find something at Mata Ortiz to You, which will bring unique jewelry that combines ceramic pieces with silver. DeSilva Imports will have numerous examples of all of these Mexican art forms available for sale. Admission to the fami-

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Obituaries Williamette Youpee Bussard

Willi “Chubbins,” Sichawastewin (mean but kind woman), was the first child born to William “Bill” Youpee, Sr. and Isabel Floretta Weinberger on July 10, 1939 in Poplar, MT. She attended her early school years in Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR and graduated from Poplar High School in 1956. As a member of the Sisseton-Yankton Dakota, Willi grew up learning and living the ways of her ancestors. In her youth, she shared many a country journey with her grandparents, Helen and Joe Brushorn, in their horse drawn buckboard wagon, hunting and gathering wild berries, turnips, medicinal herbs and plants. Other times, the family would load up and make it to tribal celebrations in neighboring reservation communities in Montana, North Dakota, and Canada. Pitching tent, dancing, feasting and breaking camp was a familiar routine of Willi’s family and relations. Willi began her academic career at Portland State University in Portland, OR. She was an alumna of Montana State University-Bozeman, along with her sister Helen and brothers Allen and Dwight. She was a member of the group of Indian students who founded the Council of American Indian Students at MSU in 1961, and was a member of the Montana State Delegation to the first National Indian Youth Conference in 1962. In 1963, Willi was named Miss Indian America at the 10th Annual All-American Indian Days in Sheridan, WY. She was the first Fort Peck tribal member to win the title. As Miss Indian America, Willi embarked on a national speaking tour and participated in the Montana Territorial Centennial in 1964. She was also featured in “Cheyenne Autumn Trail,” a short film, narrated by Jimmy Stewart, produced to provide context to John Ford’s last western. After her tour as Miss Indian America, Willi moved to Washington, DC to work for U.S. Senator Lee Metcalf. During her time in Senator Metcalf’s office, Willi developed a friendship with Senator Edward Kennedy, with whom she traded jokes in Senate halls. In Washington, she met Larry Bussard. She and Larry married, and spent 50 years together in Arizona and California. Willi also worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs Phoenix Area Office and assisted her father, a founding member and the first executive director of the National Tribal Chairmen’s Association, at that organization’s annual meetings. Willi possessed innate artistic creativity, earning a degree in Interior Design Photography from Scottsdale Community College in Arizona. She practiced that profession successfully for several years, contributing to portfolio development of Interior designs. During this time, she also studied photography under Ansel Adams, one of her favorite photographers. Willi’s life was marked from an early age by her deep empathy and concern for the welfare of others. She was always first to extend a helping hand, and to offer comfort and emotional support to others on life’s journey. She was steadfast in these values of sharing, giving, and recognizing the humanity in others no matter the situation. Through the guidance of her grandparents, her parents, and her tribal community, she brought those ways to fore in her contemporary lifestyle. Willi’s family will remember her as a devoted rescue mom to desert tortoises and dogs, especially Blue Heelers. She was a loving daughter, and sister, and a doting aunt and grandma. She collected nutcrackers and was a truly incredible cook and baker. She developed many dear friendships in the Phoenix, Flagstaff, and Salinas areas. Willi passed away unexpectedly while traveling in Arizona on August 14, 2019 at age 80. Willi is preceded in death by her mom and dad, Bill and Isabel; her brothers, Allen, William Jr., and Danny; brothers-in-law Pete Ramsey and Roy LaFramboise; her sisters, Florence (Red) and Gretchen; sisters-in-law Roxane Gibbs and Bernadine White; nephews, Joe Cloudboy, Allen (Junior), Michael George, Skay Sr., William (Billy), and David; niece Tracy; grandsons, Skay, Jr., and Armon Boyd; grandparents, Helen and Joe Brushorn, Frank Youpee, and George and Ida Turning Bear Weinberger. She is survived by her husband, Larry; brothers and sisters, Helen (George), Dwight, Josi (Réné), Lori, Cary (Linda), and Marvin (Renay); adopted brother and sister, Albert “Greek” Culbertson and Joan Broomfield, both of Poplar; special cousins Susie and Aileen Red Bird; Uncle Lloyd Youpee of Poplar; and numerous cousins, nieces,nephews and grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Willi Bussard Memorial Fund at Independence Bank of Poplar.

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Public Notices

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency has made announcement for the availability of 2020 Intercity Bus Security Grant Funding, Assistance Listings Title 97.057. Industrial Bus Lines, Inc. dba All Aboard America! Is currently soliciting bids from qualified vendors for the following project: vehicle/driver security enhancements including automatic vehicle location, real time video surveillance and remote disabling technologies for over the road buses. The cut off to participate in the bid process expires on Monday, March 16th, 2020 at 5:00 PM. For more information, please contact Eugene Thomas at 480962-6202 or e-mail ethomas@allaboardamerica.com. Publish: East Valley Tribune, Mar 1, 2020/ 28980

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to the Arizona Self-Service Storage Act, Arizona Statutes 33-1704, Section H, Enforcement of Lien. The Undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on or after March 20, 2020 at 9:00am using an online auction at www.storagetreasures.com, said property has been stored and located at US 60 Self Storage, 1661 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 102, Mesa, AZ 85210. Property to be sold as follows: Misc. household goods, personal items, furniture, clothing, toys and/or business fixtures and items belonging to the following: Tenant Name Unit # Martha Jo Beckman Coleman 142 Alfredo Gonzalez 314 Stacy Koury 417 Sienna Soanes 607 Nicole Gibbs 1008 Denise Ortega 1011 Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Items sold “as is”, CASH ONLY, and Buyer must pay a security deposit and broom sweep/clean the unit. Go to www.storagetreasures.com to bid on unit(s). Published: East Valley Tribune, Mar. 1, 2020 / 28973

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The FY 2020-2025 Consolidated and Annual Action Plan is required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to receive federal funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and HOME Investment Partnership Funds. The Plan provides an assessment of the community needs, goals, and priorities in the areas of affordable housing, human services, community development and other programs designed to improve the quality of life for low- and moderate income Gilbert residents. The Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan lists specific programs and dollar amounts and serves as the Town’s application to HUD for the allocation of CDBG funding estimated to be $924,318 annually and HOME Investment Partnership funding estimated to be $250,358 annually. The public is encouraged to review a draft of the plan available on the Town’s website and to attend public meetings/hearings to provide feedback and comments. Plan documents: http://www.gilbertaz.gov/housing/ Public Hearing Wednesday, March 18, 2020 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Gilbert Town Hall 50 E Civic Center Dr Gilbert, Arizona 85296 Room 300 Public Comment Period March 2 – March 26, 2020 On line Gilbertaz.gov/housing Persons with disabilities or requesting information in other languages are encouraged to contact Melanie Dykstra at 480-503-6956, AZ Relay 711 or melanie.dykstra@gilbertaz.gov to request information in an alternate format or language. To the extent possible, additional reasonable accommodations will be made within the time constraints of the request. Published: Gilbert Sun News Feb 23, Mar 8, 2020 / 27766

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Public Notices FILED 2nd JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT Bernalillo County 1/28/2020 4:10 PM James A. Noel CLERK OF THE COURT Leanne LeCompte STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO Case No. D-202CV-2019-06993 SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT HARRY L. TIPTON, JR., DIANE TIPTON, LARRY BARRERAS, DIANE GUTIERREZ, Plaintiffs, v. PHILLIP C. WARD, GEORGE A. OCHS and MARGARET I. OCHS, deceased, ALBERT A. OCHS, deceased, DELBERT P. OCHS, deceased, ALVIN G. OCHS, deceased, CAROLYN R. KETTELL, daughter of George and Margaret Ochs, MARILYN WEBB, daughter of George and Margaret Ochs, MELVIN L. OCHS, son of George and Margaret Ochs, DELMER J. OCHS, son of George and Margaret Ochs, and other unknown heirs or persons claiming by and through and under GEORGE OCHS AND MARGARET OCHS, the Unknown Claimants of Interest in the Premises Adverse to Plaintiffs, Defendants. NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF QUIET TITLE SUIT STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF BERNALILLO TO: the following named Defendants listed below who have not otherwise disclaimed interest, against whom service is hereby sought to be obtained: The unknown heirs of the following named deceased persons: Estate of Albert A. Ochs Estate of Delbert P. Ochs Estate of Alvin G. Ochs The following named defendants by name, if living; if deceased, their unknown heirs: Carolyn R. Kettell Marilyn Webb Melvin L. Ochs FILED 2nd JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT Bernalillo County 1/28/2020 4:10 PM James A. Noel CLERK OF THE COURT Leanne LeCompte Delmer J. Ochs Other unknown heirs or persons claiming by and through and under George Ochs and Margaret Ochs who may claim a lien, interest or title adverse to the Plaintiffs Pursuant to New Mexico Rules Annotated Rule 1-004(K), you are hereby notified that the above-referenced Plaintiffs have commenced suit against you in the above-captioned case, the general object of which is to quiet the title to a parcel of real property located in Bernalillo County, New Mexico and which are more particularly described as follows: The East Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of that certain parcel of land lying within the exterior boundaries of the Alameda Grant in Township 11 North, Range 2 East, New Mexico Principal Meridian, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, described as follows: BEGINNING at a point which is common to the South line of Alameda Grant and to the corners of Sections 16 and 17 in Township 11 North, Range 2 East, New Mexico Principal Meridian; running THENCE N0º02′E, a distance of 8545.10 feet to a point; THENCE S89º55′30″W, a distance of 5275.80 feet to the Southeast corner and the True Point of Beginning; THENCE S89º55′30″W, a distance of 5425.28 feet to the Southwest corner; THENCE N0º02′E, a distance of 5280.0 feet to the Northwest corner; THENCE N89º55′30″E, a distance of 5425.28 feet to the Southwest corner; THENCE S0º02′W, a distance of 5280.0 feet to the True Point of Beginning, containing 5.0 acres, more or less, RESERVING, HOWEVER, an appurtenant easement over the North, East, South and West 20.0 feet of said property unto GRANTOR and all persons claiming under it, and unto the general public for road purposes, and reserving said easement unto GRANTOR and all persons claiming under it, for the placement, maintenance and operation of public utilities; Subject to taxes for the current and subsequent years, assessments, easements, restrictions, reservations, Water and Sewer Agreements recorded in Miscellaneous Volume 35 at pages 527 and 559, Building Restrictions, Zoning Regulations and patent reservations of record in the Office of the Clerk of Bernalillo County, New Mexico. You are further notified that unless you enter your appearance in said action on or before March 20, 2020, judgment and decree will be rendered against you by default and the relief requested by Plaintiffs will be granted and decreed. The name and address of Plaintiffs’ attorney is Ian Bezpalko, The Bezpalko Law Firm, P.O. Box 7635, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109, telephone number 505-341-9353. 1/29/2020 James A. Noel Clerk of the District Court /s/James A. Noel Deputy Clerk. Published: East Valley Tribune, Feb. 16, 23, Mar 1m 2020 / 28560

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