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Gilbert could claim WWII heroes’ commemoration BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

he USS Arizona sits on the ocean floor – a buried memorial and rusted steel tomb for over 900 crew members who were trapped when it sank during Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor in Oahu, Hawaii. Since the 1941 sinking, the warship’s name remained its own – until the U.S. Navy in December announced it will christen a new fast-attack submarine after the USS Arizona. Gilbert could become part of the histo-

ry-making event. “I looked around, I’ve been to Tucson and Scottsdale but Gilbert always stuck with me,” said Nikki Stratton, who in her role as the ship’s sponsor is asking Gilbert to serve as the ceremonial hometown for the USS Arizona submarine. Stratton’s fondness for Gilbert took root in the early 2000s as a Washington State basketball player in a game against Arizona State University. She and her family were searching for a church for Christmas Eve service and drove around until they found a small house of

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worship in Gilbert. “It has everything that we were looking for, everything my grandfather would really love,” Stratton said. The Colorado resident’s grandfather Donald Stratton was one of the 337 survivors aboard the Arizona during the Dec. 7 attack. The ship’s crew roster at the time numbered 1,511 sailors and marines. Stratton said Gilbert, with its roots in agriculture and the official moniker Kindness, USA, embodies the feel of a small town that

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own Council candidates last week gave their views on issues such as a proposed town-operated ambulance service, how the town can economically recover from the pandemic and police reform during what likely is the only candidate forum before the Aug. 4 election. The virtual forum was hosted by Unite for Education, a political action committee that advocates for schools in Gilbert and east Mesa. Mayoral candidate Matt Nielsen and Laurin Hendrix, one of two candidates for a two-year term on council, could not attend, the group said. The mayor, one two-year term on council and two four-year council seats are on the ballot.

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That’s not a head of steam that Angelo Aquino is building. Indeed, it’s the exact opposite as he is emersed in a unique treatment at Cryoshift in Gilbert that takes the ambient temperature way, way below 0. For a look at what it does, see page 18 for details. (Pablo Robles/GSN Staff Photographer)

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County’s tougher mask order to take effect in Gilbert BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

more stringent mask requirement takes effect in Gilbert on Monday with no sunset date. Gilbert is letting its emergency order requiring face covering in public to expire today, July 19 – 30 days after it was enacted – and letting Maricopa County’s mandate take over. Mayor Jenn Daniels explained this changeover will avoid confusion as the county’s mask regulation took effect a day after the town’s. “This will not change anything for our residents,” Daniels said in a statement. “We fully support the use of masks in Gilbert and will continue to educate the community on the county’s regulations, which remain in effect until further no-

tice. We encourage everyone to do their part to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community.” The county order covers towns and cities without their own mask requirements. While Gilbert’s order came with no enforcement and was only educational, under the county regulations violators may be fined after the first offense by law enforcement. The civil penalty would be no more than $50. And though the town’s regulations provided exemptions for wearing a mask, including for children under the age of 6, the county requires adults with children 2-5 years old “shall use reasonable efforts to cause those children to wear face covering while inside the enclosed area of any place of public accommodations.”

The county also goes further by requiring masks for all public transportation such as ride-share services, buses and taxis and for communal outdoor spaces such as sidewalks, trails and parks. People can wear anything from a cloth face mask, surgical mask, towel and scarf to a bandana except for a valve mask, according to the county. It is recommended people do not use medical-grade masks such as N95 or KN95, and reserve them for healthcare workers instead. The order remains in effect until repealed or revised by the county Board of Supervisors. As of midweek, Gilbert reported 3,025 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in town. Maricopa County on Wednesday reported it had 85,949 cases and 1,232 deaths.

ernor’s stay-at-home order and his restrictions on business. But after those were lifted, it rose to 1.25. This isn’t the only positive sign. New figures from the Department of Health Services show the number of patients in hospitals with confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 appears to be leveling off. And there was the largest one-day drop in the number of patients in intensive-care units. All that occurred after Ducey gave local governments permission to impose mask requirements and again shuttered bars, movie theaters, gyms and fitness centers, imposed stricter limits on inhouse dining at restaurants, and limited crowds to no more than 50, effectively precluding spectators at sporting events. But Scarpinato said Arizonans should not see the latest bid of good news as an indication that these restrictions will disappear anytime soon. “The virus continues to be widespread,’’ he said. “What we don’t want is for anyone to think that because there might be some leveling off or because that R-naught number has dropped, that that means that we can let up or that means you don’t have to wear a mask any more.’’

Scarpinato said. “It means that those policies are working and we’re going to have to continue doing it for the foreseeable future at least through the end of the year and probably beyond.’’ That starts with masks. Put simply, he said, wearing a mask is “part of the new normal in Arizona.’’ Scarpinato pointed out that Arizona is headed into flu season. What that means is trying to ensure that the state has sufficient doses of this year’s version of the vaccine. It also means trying to convince more Arizonans than the 30 to 40 percent who get the annual inoculation that they should participate. All that, Scarpinato said, is related back to COVID-19. “The flu season stresses our hospitals to begin with,’’ he said. “So, to have that happening at the same time as the coronavirus could create stress.’’ “Guess what? All the mitigation strategies that are in place for the coronavirus also happen to help prevent the spread of the flu – which also does take lives,’’ Scarpinato said. “So, wearing masks, socially distancing, staying home, not

Masks likely rest of the year, aide says BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

ov. Doug Ducey expects that Arizonans will need to continue to wear masks through at least the end of the year. And forget about going to a bar, at least for the foreseeable future. “We do know that those are places to congregate,’’ said Daniel Scarpinato, the governor’s chief of staff told Capitol Media Services July 15. “And the last thing that will open in this atmosphere will be areas that result in congregation.’’ Those assessments come as there are the first inklings that Arizona may finally be on the right track in trying to curb the spread of COVID-19. Researchers say what’s called the state’s R-naught number is once again below 1.0. That value, calculated by Rt.live, is the average number of people who become infected by an infectious person. If that number is above 1.0, the virus will spread; values below that indicate it will stop spreading. On Wednesday, the figure was 0.97. Arizona actually got its infection rate below even that figure during the gov-

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GILBERT SUN NEWS | JULY 19, 2020

Gilbert man helping CGCC with new AI degree BY KEVIN REAGAN GSN Staff Writer

handler-Gilbert Community College is preparing to offer one of the first known degree programs that specializes in artificial intelligence and it’s being taught by a Gilbert man and his father. In collaboration with Chandler-based Intel, the college plans to start offering courses this fall semester that will prepare students for entry-level jobs in advanced technology. “I am pleased to announce our partnership with Intel,” said Steven Gonzales, interim chancellor of Maricopa Community Colleges. “This program will train our students for a competitive workforce, strengthen Arizona’s economy as well as help close the opportunity gap we see across the state and be a model for educational institutions across the nation.” Though the college’s governing board has not officially authorized the program yet, Chandler-Gilbert is expecting to cre-

Bassam Matar, left, and his son Habib Matar of Gilbert, will be collaborating on the new artificial intelligence course at Chandler Gilbert Community College. (Courtesy of Habib Matar)

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ate at least six new AI courses that will cover a variety of topics in computer science, business solutions, and technological applications. The AI field of study is generally defined as technology that’s capable of perceiving its own environment and solving problems with limited human interference. As more businesses have become dependent on these intelligent machines over the years, the academic world has begun pondering how it can meet the industry’s needs by educating students in AI curriculum. According to research by Maricopa Community Colleges, knowledge in AI subject areas is already in high demand from several top employers and job growth for AI-related jobs in the local area is projected to expand by 22 percent over the next de-

cade. Chandler-Gilbert’s new two-year, associate’s degree program will ideally teach students specialized skills for future careers as a business analyst, java developer, data engineer or marketing manager. Bassam Matar, who has been teaching engineering courses at Chandler-Gilbert for several years, will be teaching the college’s first AI course alongside his son, Habib, a Gilbert resident and an Arizona State University graduate currently working for Intel. There’s a great amount of excitement for this program, the elder Matar said, because there’s nothing similar to it being offered at any other community college campus. “It’s going to be a unique program that does not exist anywhere in the nation,” Matar said. The Matars have been involved with developing the AI program since Intel first approached the college a couple years ago about introducing this type of curriculum

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many of USS Arizona’s crew came from. Stratton wasn’t the only one looking to bring the USS Arizona to Gilbert. Councilman Bill Spence, a retired Navy commander, had been reaching out to naval officials for the town to get involved with the project when he was directed to Stratton. “It is the holy grail of ceremonial designations,” Spence said. “There is probably in military circles especially in the Navy, no greater honor than to have something like this offered in the town of Gilbert. It is of international significance. The USS Arizona is recognized worldwide. It is by far the iconic symbol of American unity during WW II. “What I think is significant is when the attack on Pearl Harbor happened, you had men and women, black and white, Republicans and Democrats. Everybody set aside their backgrounds and for that time, they were all Americans fighting for their country. There are stories after stories of contributions from nurses, sailors to the heroes that stepped up. Nobody asked what your political par-

The USS Arizona sank with more than 900 crew aboard during the attack on Pearl Harbor. (National Park Service)

ty was when you are under attack. Nobody cared what race or sex you were. It’s everybody coming together. That is

the biggest message that can come out of this. We are all Americans first.” Spence said the proposal is set to go to

Town Council for presentation Aug. 25 and, hopefully, for a vote Sept. 1. Currently, the town’s newly formed Veterans and Military Advisory Board, to which Spence is the Council’s liaison, is vetting Stratton’s request. The board and Stratton are hammering out their respective roles in the project with the Phoenic Council of the Navy League of the United States, which is forming a commissioning committee to assume the business and fundraising responsibilities. “It is absolutely expected the town will bear zero cost both in direct or in-kind with the exception of the level of involvement the town chooses to have,” Spence said, noting that Gilbert has 20,000 to 25,000 military veterans. Spence added he’s been getting calls from all levels of the Navy voicing unconditional support. Spence is no stranger to what the role of a host municipality entails, having gone through it while in the service.

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“I’ve built two subs and served on seven,” he said, who has gone through the process with the USS Jimmy Carter and USS Seawolf submarines. Their host cities are Akron, Ohio, and Plainfield, Georgia, respectively. If the Gilbert Town Council adopts the new ship, Spence expects town leadership would participate in its major milestones, such as the christening and the commissioning ceremonies – both high-level events. “We intend to help support the battleship Arizona with the present USS Arizona as a means to keep the spirit of the sailors alive,” Spence said. He added that while the Arizona battleship was christened with Colorado River water, Stratton has suggested using root beer instead. “When Pearl Harbor survivors were healing and were given morphine, it upset their stomachs,” Spence explained. “One thing they found is root beer settled their stomach, so they drank a lot of it.” Donald’s favorite drink was root beer, according to his granddaughter, and Spence said he knows where they can get it – at Joe’s BBQ, which makes its own. Spence said a timeline for the submarine has not yet been determined but construction could begin in two years in Groton, Connecticut – The Submarine Capital of the World. He noted there was a chance the ship would be stationed at Pearl Harbor. Until then, the town would build its relationship with Stratton and other municipalities throughout Arizona, according to Spence. He said the league’s committee would start fundraising and identify programs and initiatives tied to the new ship. A number of events have been discussed already – such as having an annual statewide ceremony that would involve the submarine’s crew on Oct. 17, the date the USS Arizona battleship was commissioned, according to Spence. Additionally, once the leadership team of the new ship has been identified, the league committee would fly them out to meet with Gilbert officials, Spence said. “These events starting Oct. 17 also

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and the USS Arizona and forming a foundation that would allow for the USS Arizona submarine to transition into a museum after it reaches its expected 40-year lifespan, according to Spence. The Navy League of the United States A memorial at Pearl Harbor commeorates the doomed USS Arizonan. is a nonprofit civilian (National Park Service) advocacy and educational organization founded in 1902 with the mission to support sea services. It has 40,000 civilians in over 240 councils around the world. This will be the first time the Phoenix Council will be involved in the commissioning of a boat, said President Jake McManus, whose father served in World War II and took part in a number of campaigns, including The USS Arizonan took a hit from a torpedo that ignited the magazine where the beach landings ammunition had been stored. (National Park Service) in Sicily under Gen. George S. Patton. fold into Veterans Day events in early “There’s nothing like starting off with November in which it is hoped that se- the biggest commission in the Navy,” Mclected members of the crew of the USS Manus said. “We just really want to look Arizona, Nikki and her family will come at where we want to go and what funds to Gilbert for our Veterans Day event as we need to raise.” well as Veterans Day events throughout He said it’s too early to say what the Arizona,” Spence said. fundraising goal will be for the commisIt’s also hoped that Stratton and the sioning committee as the framework is sub’s crew would participate in the an- still being put together. nual Gilbert Days Parade in late NovemBut Spence told the Veterans and Milber, he added. itary Advisory Board that $5 million “And to end all of this, we go into Dec. would need to be raised and that in-kind 7 – where we hope that the committee and hard-money donations were needthat is established is able to support ed, according to minutes from the July 7 representatives from the state of Arizo- meeting. na, Gilbert and crew from the USS ArizoThe Phoenix Council, with about 350 na to attend the Pearl Harbor memorial members, is working with the National event in Hawaii,” Spence said. League and with the other two league Other initial ideas include establishing councils in the state, Tucson and Yuma, a scholarship program for the descen- according to McManus. dants of the servicemen at Pearl Harbor “You know, it’s hard to put into words

what this means to us as a council,” McManus said. “This is a real honor. I don’t think it’s overstating that this is more than a ship commission. The USS Arizona represents our entry into World War II – it’s the unifying of our nation and we look at that as an opportunity to move that message forward.” He said the submarine’s commissioning will represent a living memorial of the men who served and died on the Arizona battleship. “I can’t tell you personally how excited I am to be involved with this,” McManus said. “This is a big deal and we want to make sure we honor the men who served and honor them with the greatest respect and integrity. This crosses gender and race. This is all encompassing.” It’s bitter-sweet for Stratton, who said her grandfather was “very shocked” when Modly announced the resurrection of the name and would have been proud of her choice in picking Gilbert. “My grandmother knew,” she said. “But my grandfather did not, which is so sad.” Stratton said she was approached at her grandfather’s funeral in February by then-Navy Secretary Thomas Modly, who asked if she would serve as the sponsor for the new USS Arizona. “He felt it was time to bring back the USS Arizona as a name as it could be something our country and the older generation and new generation could rally behind. The USS Arizona has a lot of meaning to a lot of people as a war memorial, gravesite and reflection point in our country,” she said. A number of U.S. Navy ship sponsors have included many former first ladies such as Mamie Eisenhower, Nancy Reagan, Rosalynn Carter, Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush and Michelle Obama. The sponsor remains in contact with the ship’s crew and is involved in special events throughout the life of the ship, according to the Navy. Before he died at age 97, Donald Stratton had spent his life honoring the crew of the USS Arizona. He penned an eyewitness account of the attack in “All the Gallant Men,” which was released

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in 2016 and was a top-10 New York Times bestseller. Donald had enlisted in the Navy after graduating high school in 1940. At the time, the country was neutral but had begun providing significant military supplies and other help to the Allies. On Dec. 7, 1941, Donald was on deck when a 1,760-pound bomb slammed into the USS Arizona, hitting the ammunition storage area and setting off an explosion that killed 1,177 crew on board. About half of the servicemen who died that Sunday morning at Pearl Harbor, were on the USS Arizona. Donald, 19, however, didn’t escape unscathed. “He was burned over 65 percent of his body,” Stratton said. “He was in the hospital for a year and a half and went home to Red Cloud. After his recovery, he didn’t want to be stuck on the sideline and went to re-enlist in the Navy. The Navy told him ‘no, we don’t think you could do it because the extent of the injuries was so massive.’” Stratton said her grandfather replied, “I want to go to war. I want to go back for my shipmates. I want to make a difference.” The Navy finally acquiesced but only on the condition he could make it through boot camp a second time, which he did. He participated in six more invasions aboard the USS Stack destroyer. “He finished out WWII at the beginning and end of the war,” Stratton said. After the war, Donald worked as a longshoreman for an off-shore oil drilling rig. He and his wife, Velma, lived in California for a number of years, moved

to Yuma and then back to California. The couple later relocated to Colorado, where they lived for 15 years before Donald died Feb. 15, followed by his wife three months later. The two had been married for 70 years. With Donald’s death, there are now two living survivors of the USS Arizona. Stratton said she’s received backing from the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association and from the family of Joe George, who agreed Gilbert was the right place for the new ship. George is credited with saving Donald and five other sailors on the USS Arizona as it went down in flames. George, who died in 1996, was aboard the USS Vestal, a repair ship moored right next to the USS Arizona. Donald didn’t return to the USS Arizona until 1966 for the 25th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, four years after the official debut of the USS Arizona Memorial, which was built over the sunken remains. Over the years, Donald had returned a number of times, taking Stratton with him for her first visit in 1991. There, Stratton said she saw a different side of her grandfather who she characterized as a jovial type who told the corniest jokes and was the epitome of dad jokes. “He stepped on the memorial and he was a totally different person,” she recalled. “He became very stoic, very quiet. You could kind of tell it was almost like he was back there as a 19-year-old kid reliving the absolute surreal horror he went through that day. “It was probably one of the most impactful and powerful experiences in my life.”

in Chandler. Intel had apparently devised some AI programming and been testing it out elsewhere before seeking out Chandler-Gilbert’s help at implementing the curriculum for the local workforce. The program will additionally offer a certificate option for workers and graduates looking to add some additional skills to their resume. Habib Matar, who notably earned an associate’s degree from Chandler-Gilbert at

the age of 16, said they’re designing these new courses to help students get a better understanding of how modern technology works. These classes will hopefully “clear the fog” on some of the complexities surrounding new AI technology, he added, and possibly push students to pursue more advanced degrees at a four-year university.

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service branches; the Arizona U.S. Marine Corps license plate uniquely celebrates that bond and invests in the future. For every U.S. Marine Corps plate sold in Arizona, $17 of the $25 fee goes directly to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides college/university/trade-school scholarships to the children of Marines, Navy corpsmen, Navy chaplains or Religious Programs specialists attached to a Marine unit. Getting a plate is easy. There are no restrictions and you do not have to have served in the military. Anyone in Arizona registering a car or motorcycle can get

the charity plate. Visit www.servicearizona.com and click on the personalized/ specialized plates link. Dana and Elisabeth know well the power of the license plate program: Their daughter, Victoria and son, Alexander each received Foundation scholarships while attending University of Arizona undergraduate programs, from which they both graduated with honors. Currently, Victoria is studying for the bar exam with her sights set on becoming a prosecutor while Alexander works in corporate banking. They are two of roughly 40,000 students nationwide who have received Foundation scholarships since 1962. This includes hundreds of Arizona students who benefit from U.S. Marine Corps license plate sales. Since the program’s inception in 2015, almost 23,000 plates have been sold, generating hundreds of scholarships for our very own Arizona students to universities, colleges and

“It will really push for more beginner students to be able to get kind of a first taste,” Habib said. The Chandler-Gilbert campus has spent the last couple years introducing innovative programs in cybersecurity and drone aviation, which have worked to revamp the college’s image as an institution that’s progressive about higher education in the 21st century. The AI degree adds to that spirit of innovation, Bassam Matar said, because it creates another opportunity to learn

about a form of technology that continues to change and develop from one day to the next. Matar has been teaching courses at Chandler-Gilbert since the college first decided to form an engineering program in the early 2000s. The engineering department only had about 20 students when it originated, he recalled, and now more than 500 pupils enroll in engineering courses annually at the Chandler-Gilbert campus. There already have been a number of in-

quiries about this AI degree, Matar added, and the college’s students seem eager to know more about how this program can benefit their future job prospects. Within a couple days of registering the college’s first AI course online, Matar said he noticed a handful of students had already enrolled in it. The first AI class at Chandler-Gilbert will be taught online due to restrictions the college has in place to protect staff and students from the coronavirus. Matar said the course will still have a “live” element to it

and still allow for one-on-one instruction. One of the overall goals of the program will be to explore the many sectors that utilize AI technology in their daily operations, Matar added. Aerospace, automotives, and health care are all industries that regularly depend on AI, he said, and students will learn how their degree can be useful within these various sectors. “There’s a lot of things you could use AI for in all these different areas,” Matar said. More information about the AI program can be found at maricopa.edu.

having opportunities for people to congregate like in a bar or at major events or large events, all of those things will help on both fronts.’’ That, for the time being, means that bars are going to stay closed. “What we’re trying to do is create as much sustainable kind of steady policies for the business community as possible so they’ve got some predictability and we’re not having to change the rules on them every week or every

two weeks or every month,’’ Scarpinato said. “Right now, given our cases and given the advice of public health we know there are a few things that just can’t be opened right now, bars being one of them.’’ Does the governor believe there is a safe way of reopening bars? “Not at this time,’’ Scarpinato said. Restaurants and the occupancy limits on them pose a different issue. Scarpinato said Ducey is aware of

how some of this is being handled elsewhere in the country, with regulations crafted to essentially allow restaurants to spill out into the open air. While that may not work now in much of Arizona – that triple-digit heat coupled with humidity is not conducive to al fresco dining – he said that may work here, with capacity limits, as the weather moderates after the summer. In the meantime, Scarpinato said the governor’s office is having discussions

with business owners, asking them what measures they can put in place to create a safe environment. Those talks, he said, include public health officials who can say which of these suggestions work and which do not. That also includes gyms and fitness centers which are supposed to remain closed, at least through July 27. “We want to see what their vision of opening would look like,’’ Scarpinato said.

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Mayoral candidate Brigette Peterson, a 25-year town resident running as an experienced insider who can hit the ground running, pointed to her community involvement, including serving on council and the Planning and Zoning Commission for 14 years, as having helped shaped Gilbert to what it is today. Mayoral candidate Lynne King Smith, a 20-year resident who founded and owns several local businesses, touted herself as a visionary who would bring new leadership to Gilbert. The forum also featured the four candidates seeking the two four-year council seats – incumbent Scott Anderson, Tyler Hudgins, Bus Obayomi and Kathy Tilque. Also participating was the other contender for the two-year council term, incumbent Bill Spence. Anderson, who retired as town planning director, said he was intimately involved in Gilbert’s growth and development during its formative years and has the background to address critical issues the town will face over the next 10-12 years. He said he can offer the historic perspective because “where we come from gives us a better idea where we go.” Hudgins, a lifelong Gilbert resident and former chair and now vice chair of the town’s Redevelopment Commission, owns a small business downtown and worked on updating the town’s redevelopment plan. Obayomi, a former educator and a digital consultant who owns a business, said more than ever Gilbert needs a “servant leader” who can build bridges in the community. Tilque, who retired in June after 24 years as CEO/president of Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, said she’s been part of Gilbert’s planning since the time when it had 27,000 residents and wants to continue her public service of guiding quality growth in town. She said with the turnover on Council this year, she has the history, experience and knowledge of how government works to serve. Spence, who retired from a 23-year Navy career as a commander and has a consulting business, says he has a proven record in fiscal responsibility and

Unite for Education sponsored a virtual candidate forum for the candidates for Gilbert mayor and Town Council last week. It can be viewed on Unite for Education’s Facebook page. Mayoral candidate Bill Nielsen and Lauren Hendrix, one of two candidates for the two-year-term council seat, could not participate.(Facebook)

leadership and is someone who makes data-driven decisions. When asked their top priority and how they would build consensus to achieve it, Peterson said, “My top priority is coming out of COVID.” “We’re not sure what our economy is going to look like,” Peterson said. “I know that the town of Gilbert has weathered the storm very well, they have handled the downturn and economy very well but we don’t have all the numbers in yet either so I think it’s going to be interesting to see where we stand in January when all of that flushes out and when the majority of us will go and take office in January also.” Peterson said building consensus is something she does very well and that she is not a “dictator-type person” and would allow every council member to have a say on “what we doing and how we are going.” Smith said her main issue is mitigating the risks and effects of COVID-19, including educating children, keeping people safe and especially supporting small businesses.

“There’s no action so far that we have taken as a town to help our small businesses other than to say, ‘we’re there for you,’” she said. “We could be providing masks and PPE for our small businesses to help them afford to stay safe. We really have not done enough to actually bring actionable help to our small businesses.” She proposed launching a small-business assistance center where businesses can help each other to survive and thrive during the pandemic. Anderson said he wants to make sure Gilbert avoids the life cycle of growth and eventual decline that confront American municipalities by ensuring long-term sustainability so that the quality of life today is the same or better for the future. “My top priority is to keep Gilbert on the track that it’s on,” Anderson said. “I think we are on the right track because we were just cited fifth best city in the country bouncing back from the COVID impact on our economy. Our employment numbers are going up, our revenue didn’t take the kind of hit we thought it might take so there’s some op-

timism in Gilbert and I want to continue with that.” Hudgins said bringing more jobs to Gilbert “is the most important thing we need to be doing in the short term” and that “most of our residents” have long commutes to work. He said the lost commute time could be better spent with family, doing volunteer work or starting a small business and that he can accomplish his goal because he’s a collaborator and a diplomat who is willing to listen to people. Obayomi said his priorities include supporting small businesses in town and building bridges in the community, partly by resurrecting the town’s defunct Human Relations Commission. “We need a commission where individuals can go to and voice out the issues they care about,” he said. “More than ever we need leaders who can rise above political differences and actually solve problems.” Spence said, “One of the things that I think that we learned from COVID-19 is

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that we dare to ask a new way of doing business and to consider new innovations in business.” Pointing to small business and jobs will lead Gilbert out of the pandemic’s impact, he also advocated “knowledge-sharing, perhaps with the capturing of the innovations and new revenue streams that we developed as a function of COVID-19.” Coming from a 32-year chamber background, Tilque said business and jobs will always be top priorities for her, though she also stressed the need to give the town to pay attention to its infrastructure. “We have to know how we are going to finance those in such a way we that we aren’t going to have a big check due the day the last house is built in Gilbert and in order to do that we have to have good planning,” Tilque said. “We have to make good, sound financial decisions and we have to address some of these deteriorating neighborhoods that we have so we don’t have long-term systemic problems within our community.”

Candidates were asked their opinion of the possibility the town might operate its own ambulance service. The funding was put into the 2020-21 budget as a placeholder until Council makes a decision. Spence said the town’s private ambulance provider meets its contractual time obligation 95 percent of the time, which means 5 percent of the population doesn’t get timely service. He said success is measured by one resident at a time and that he supported a town-operated ambulance. Tilque and Anderson said there needs to be more public input on the proposal before any decision is made. Hudgins said his biggest issue was the lack of transparency and that once the funding was put into the budget, the town ambulance will happen. He said the service won’t be able to recoup its cost for eight years and it is a costly venture that requires hiring over 30 employees. He said he would not approve it. Obayomi said he spent hours pouring over the budget and had too many un-

answered questions to say if he would support the proposal or not. Smith said she spoke with the town fire chief and with the private ambulance provider and the bottom line for her was providing safety to town residents. Peterson said she was surprised to see the funding for the proposed ambulance service show up in the adopted budget and that there are a number of considerations that must be discussed before Council can make a decision. She added that the issue is a matter of public safety and that it needs to be discussed. Candidates also were asked for their view of the relationship between the town and Gilbert’s school districts. Anderson noted the town has no direct oversight of the districts but the town can work with them to enhance education for students, teachers and staff. He said Gilbert offers the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee and the SPARK App League, a coding competition for high school and junior high students and the town also makes sure campuses are safe.

Hudgins, who graduated from Mesquite High School, said he would work with the districts like he did with stakeholders and others during the redevelopment plan update. He said would meet with school officials to see how he can support them. Obayomi said he was passionate about youth and public education and that the town needed to find a way to give the districts the support they need. He suggested a commission for youth and education as a way to solve problems and address issues. Tilque said she supported expanding key intergovernmental agreements between the town and districts on matters such as swimming pools and school resource officers. She saw the town having a role in workforce development and said Gilbert needs to expand its working relationship with the schools. She also wanted to see an initiative where teachers in the community are honored. Spence said the town has the ability

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to influence its infrastructure build-out with consideration for educational opportunities, such as implementing 5G throughout Gilbert so every student has access to the internet. He also said town leadership could get directly involved with schools and inspire students. Smith said as mayor she would build stronger relationships with the districts and that one way to support education is to help lure and keep good teachers by developing workforce housing for them. She said she spoke with a Gilbert teacher who can barely afford the rent on her two-bedroom condo but wanted to live in the same area where she is teaching. Smith King said hospital workers and teachers are essential workers and the town needs to ensure it has workforce housing for them. Peterson said Daniels started an advisory group called Advancing Education in Gilbert that includes the districts’ superintendents, principals and representatives from charter and private schools who collaborate on how to maintain the “excellent education” in town. As mayor, Peterson said she would very much like to continue that group and add more stakeholders to it. She noted that the town holds annual roundtable discussion with the districts. When it came to what candidates thought was the best way for Gilbert to rebound from COVID-19, Hudgins said

job creation while Obayomi said the town should look at what training opportunities it can provide to its residents. For Spence, it was facilitating best practices and cutting red tape to allow businesses to innovate faster and get back to work. Tilque agreed with changing regulations that hinder businesses and said small businesses need to be are aware of funds available to them from Maricopa County’s share of federal pandemic relief funds. Anderson reiterated the town so far is ranked 5th in its ability to rebound and so far, the town has not had to cut its budget. Smith said as a mother of three college students whose campuses were closed and an owner of businesses that either cut staff or can’t even open, the pandemic has impacted her in many ways. As a CEO for 20 years, she said she has the knowledge and experience to bring real help to small businesses so they can thrive. Peterson said Gilbert businesses have done a good job so far but she knows they are still struggling and that she is in regular communication with the business community. She said residents have stepped up to help businesses as much as they can. Candidates also were asked how recent events have affected their view on race relations in Gilbert and if they saw any reform was needed within the Police

Department. Tilque said she’s heartbroken that anybody people in Gilbert would feel not valued or accepted and she wants to bring everyone together. She added she was proud of Gilbert Police and serves on its advisory board to ensure training and protocols were in place. Anderson said he was impressed with how quickly Daniels set up “Listening Space” events, which he participated in, for the public to meet with town and school officials to talk about racism and police reform. He said the town’s new public safety facility will help with police training and that the police chief was working on oversight. Hudgins said as a Christian, he believes all men were created equally, that anybody who is hurting should be shown compassion and that he would build opportunities for engagement. He added he feels Gilbert police are doing a fantastic job. Obayomi said the town has a great police force and hopes the department is proactive in its training. Spence said Gilbert has a diversity problem, especially with its police and fire departments and that he favors an enhanced hiring program to bring in people with diversity and different viewpoints. He’s reviewed the police’s training program and he said officers need to be

trained to be communicators and how to deescalate situations. Peterson said the town should continually assess its policies and procedures to ensure equity and continue engagement events with police. She proposed forming a diversity department within the town, saying it’s time to look at the issues and face them head on. Smith said the town can do better on racial relations and that she has met some residents who don’t feel the same sense of security expressed by the other candidates at the forum. Until everyone in Gilbert feels safe in the community and safe in a police encounter, there’s work to do, she said, adding that the chief has built into his budget two mental health counselors who can help officers deal with on-thejob stress and trauma and also teach them how to deal with mentally ill people they encounter. Candidates also were asked they thoughts about the General Plan, which also is on the Aug. 4 ballot. All the candidates said they were support the General Plan, which is a blueprint for how the town will grow in the next 10 years.

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tic about mid-August, stating ina press conference: “At this time, I am not optimistic that Arizona will be ready to open for in-person instruction on Aug. 17. I would predict that we will have announcements regarding that in the near future, but that has not yet been decided.” Higley officials said online learning this year will be better than the fourth quarter of last school year. “Where we are today versus where we were at the end of spring break we’ve moved a lot virtually this summer as a district,” Dawn Foley, assistant superintendent of K-12 Educational Services

told the Governing Board last week. Foley said virtual learning under Higley Virtual Academy, which the board approved, will have a different format from what the district offered in spring. Students will have daily participation with teachers and interaction with teachers multiple times a week, she said. Also, students are expected to complete assignments and will receive grades, which was not the case in the spring. Board President Amy Kaylor asked how attendance will be taken, given that the district didn’t do head counts with remote learning last school year.

Foley said the district was still waiting guidance from the state. Superintendent Mike Thomason said what is known is that for funding purposes, the state is requiring students log on once a day for the first 10 days of school. Foley said there were 760 requests for devices and that the district expects shipments that were on backorder to arrive in October or November. She informed the board that the district would have a device for every student by the end of this school year.

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igley Unified School District is creating a virtual academy as all students will begin remote classes July 27. The district’s other choice for parents – in-class learning has been delayed until Aug. 17 by order of the governor. That date could change, but Ducey in a press conference last week said he and state Superintendent of Schools Kathy Hoffman will have more details this week on reopening plans. For her part, Hoffman is not optimis-

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ore than 80 members of school boards across Arizona – including one from Higley Unified – have called on state officials to delay opening campuses until at least Oct. 1. Higley board member Scott Glover is among those who have signed a letter to Gov. Doug Ducey, Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman and the Legislature. Some board members from Chandler Unified, Mesa Public Schools, Tempe Union and Kyrene are also among the East Valley officials who signed the letter. “Positive cases in Arizona are trending upward, not downward,” the letter states. “We cannot reopen our schools for on-site learning until we experience a downward trajectory of documented cases within a 14-day period.” The letter, which does not represent official board positions but rather the feelings of individuals serving on them, makes a series of other requests.

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Foley said orientation for new teachers has begun virtually and will last through July 20. Teachers are expected to report for work July 22. David Loutzenheiser, executive director of Secondary Education and Athletics, said athletic programs are starting Monday on a voluntary basis both for students and coaches to prepare them for competition in September. He stressed that students who do not participate in the summer camps will not be penalized for future play or performance opportunities. He said temperatures will be taken daily and cleaning protocols are in place. He said they are in stage 2 of reopening athletics with students limited to 50 or fewer while outdoors and 20 or fewer when indoors. Masks will be required as much as possible, Loutzenheiser said. Board Vice President Kristina Reese said she’s received comments from coaches and parents who want athletics

Gov. Doug Ducey last week briefed the news media on the pandemic in Arizona, saying that while there were some encouraging trends, COVID-19 still poses a grave threat to people. (Capital Media Services)

to move forward. However, the chances of many – if any – spectators at sporting events are in great doubt for the fall. While the Arizona Interscholastic Authority will issue guidelines for games as well as practices, it will be up to the state and districts to figure out social distancing in the bleachers. Board member Greg Wojtovich said the governor recently ordered gyms to shut down again due to rising COVID-19 cases and questioned if the district would be violating that order by opening gyms for student athletes. He also was concerned about liability and asked staff to check into it. Sherry Richards, executive director of elementary education, reported virtual summer school was currently taking place with about 80 kids attending it daily. Staff also reviewed online electives and school schedules, which includes

increasing to three lunch periods from two on high school campuses with more areas made available for students to spread out. Thomason said the district has purchased 500 hand sanitizer stations to be disburses at all the campuses and will have hand sanitizer available for each and every employee. Human Resources Executive Director Mum Martens also informed the board that a couple of employees have tested positive for COVID-19 since her last report at the June 24 meeting when there were none. While the Aug. 17 date may change for in-class learning, the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans are pushing for the full opening of schools. “It’s mind-boggling to me that we are perfectly fine with and accept that restaurants should only open and work at 50 percent capacity but we are in a complete hurry to open our schools at

But even though Higley per se is not represented as a district, the letter came up for a brief discussion during the Higley Governing Board meeting last week. Board Vice President Kristina Reese said she had received several phone calls, emails and texts asking why she didn’t sign the letter and from some who thanked her for not signing. She said the letter did not go out to all board members and that had she received it she personally would not have signed it. She gave no further explanation. Ducey has delayed the opening of campuses until Aug. 17 – a date he called “aspirational” rather than set in stone but which he said last week he hopes will be real. He said he and Hoffman would have more to say this week on reopening. Gilbert Public Schools will reopen with all-online instruction for all grades Aug. 5 and Higley does the same July 27. No GPS board members signed the letter, which asks for a COVID-19-case data

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100 percent,” said board member Scott Glover, a teacher. “It’s utterly mind-boggling that we are in such as hurry to do that.” Board President Amy Kaylor said they’ve received emails daily from parents, some who want the schools opened and some who do not. “We hear you out there, we are listening,” she said. “We are trying our best in these difficult and tenuous times. It’s just been a ride. It’s been a ‘COVID coaster,’ for sure.”

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point for districts to use in determining when to reopen campuses and also asks for statewide safety protocols. It also seeks equal per-pupil funding for both online and in-class students; a waiver of the 180-day instruction requirement; suspension of standardized state assessment tests for the school year with allowance for districts to use their own student-performance measurements; and permission to distribute breakfasts and lunches even when campuses are closed. “Let administrators and teachers plan for and excel at teaching the first quarter remotely,” the letter states. In their request for suspending state achievement tests, the board members wrote: “We ask that our focus this academic year be offering high-quality remote-learning and a measured return to safe in-person classes, rather than on reaching higher levels of academic success as measured by a single assessment.” It also complained the state penalizes

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school districts for offering only remote learning by providing a lower per-pupil reimbursement than it does for in-classroom students. The letter was sent within days of stepped-up pressure two weeks ago by President Trump, members of his cabinet and other leading Republicans, who demanded that schools reopen for inclass learning when their school year officially begins. U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Gilbert, led a group of Republican lawmakers on July 9 who demanded that schools reopen as usual in the fall, stating, “It would be more harmful to keep children locked out of schools and less harmful and less risky for children to go back to schools.” During a press conference the same day, Ducey said he won’t play politics in deciding when campuses can reopen. And on the same day of his press conference, Scottsdale Unified became the first district in Arizona to announce it won’t reopen their schools before Sept. 8. Arizona Schools Superintendent

Kathy Hoffman also said on July 9 that while she wants to get students back in the classroom, “we cannot ignore the severity of COVID-19 in our state and how that impacts adults and children alike in our school communities.” Speakers at the event organized by the House Freedom Caucus, which Biggs chairs, called the CDC guidelines “ridiculous” and “extremely harmful” for students’ emotional and physical wellbeing. They repeatedly noted that being kept out of school is bad for children’s emotional health and that COVID-19 is neither dangerous to children nor easily spread by them. Meanwhile, Snowflake Republican Sylvia Allen, who chairs the State Senate Education Committee, told Cronkite News she doubts Ducey has the power to delay the reopening of campuses. “It is time to stop, call a special session, and get back to the constitutional operations of our state,” Allen said. Rep. Michelle Udall, R-Mesa, a teacher and chair of the House Education Committee, doubts that a special legislative

session is feasible and she worries how many legislators would actually show up because of COVID-19 concerns and obligations to family members who may be sick or at risk. “Calling a special session would end up with a bunch of people running in different directions, which is not going to help,” Udall said. “I don’t think we have enough consensus to get anything done.” Despite such reservations, Udall said, she “would love” to hold a special session to address education issues. However, she and Allen both support giving schools the authority to delay the start of in-person classes. Allen said she recently worked on her own legislation that would have provided, among other items, “local control and flexibility for schools opening and determination of health protocols.” Hoffman pointed to students with medical conditions and many others in schools – “instructional aides, librarians, bus drivers, nutrition workers and more” – who could be put at risk.

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odel train enthusiasts have a place to share their passion at the Gilbert Historical Mu-

seum. The Gilbert Model Railroad Club was founded by Jim Knollmiller in 2006. He recruited a group of East Valley based model railroaders to join him in the club. They began in Tempe but soon moved to Gilbert and became active with the Historical Museum, where the basement was cleared out for the club’s use. By 2007, the group had a diorama ready to display. Today they have a double decker layout that includes replicas of the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific railroads. The club’s model railroad set is based on central Arizona in the 1950s – a popular era with model railroaders because the decade marked the transition from steam locomotives to diesels. Both types of trains can be included in model railroads representing this era. Club members work to make everything as accurate as possible in the scale that they work within but they also have to consider the space they have to display everything. While the basement is 38’x38,’ the models take up a lot of space. “We have to compress everything,” said club Treasurer Dave Hunt. “We can’t put every detail in, but we put as much in to make it look right.” Model railroad sets are built with every detail taken into consideration. Even the buildings have legible signs. The scenery includes little bit of water in the Salt River with a tuber floating in it and a junkyard has a welder with flashing lights. The Liberty Market Restaurant was a store in the 1950s and is featured

Jim Knollmiller founded the Gilbert Model Railroad Club in 2006. (Gilbert Model Railroad Club))

Club Treasurer Dave Hunt plants little surprises in the train display at the Gilbert Historical Museum to delight and educate children. (Gilbert Model Railraod Club)

The club’s rendition of downtown Gilbert aims to achieve a realistic portrayal of what it looked in the 1950s, when what is now the Liberty Market Restaurant was really a market. (Gilbert Model Railroad Club)

in the club’s version of downtown Gilbert. At the time, the brick building had a large Coca-Cola advertisement on its side, which is also shown in the model. The scenery of the model railroad is an evolving process, Hunt said, and is about half-finished. “The scenery is like a stage and obviously the actors are the trains,” Hunt

said. To appeal to children, club members placed figures around the model for them to find. A figurine of Thomas the Tank Engine is in one of the buildings that club members show young visitors. There is also a “space cowboy” figurine Hunt found and painted light green as well as a Disney princess and

a bear. Hunt said the bear is difficult to find and kids are excited to discover it. The goal with what Hunt calls “vignettes” is to give children something to do besides look at the train sets and hopefully inspire an interest in train modeling. “We do want to keep the kids busy because the kids want action,” he said. This also includes running the trains. The trains are equipped with computer chips that enable them to move around the track, light up and make noises like blowing horns. Keeping with their larger counterparts, the trains do not run as quickly as the kids might like, but the vignettes are another way for club members to interest them in the models. Club meetings are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Two of these nights each month are for meetings and the other two are operations nights. A few club members are at the museum on Saturdays to interact with visitors. They are typically there from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. but Hunt says that they

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usually stay longer. There are five members on the leadership team, including Hunt and currently 20 club members overall. Individuals interested in joining the Gilbert Model Railroad Club go through a trial period of two months before they can become official members. Membership costs $10 per month and there is no payment due during the trial period. There might eventually be a limit imposed on the size of the club, but the group has not reached that point yet. Most club members are retired and the majority are from the East Valley but some members hail from Ohio and even Canada. “Our hobby is pretty universal,” said Hunt. The Gilbert Historical Museum reopened in early June, but facial coverings are required for visitors. Everything in the museum is off-limits to touch and physical distancing is encouraged.

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Housing market shines amid COVID-19 darkness BY MINDY JONES NEVAREZ GSN Guest Writer

ast week a client told me, “I am refinancing my house and literally cutting my rate in half. It’s the only good thing to come out of this pandemic.” It’s kind of true, though I am hesitant to say that there is a silver lining to anyone’s pain and suffering. But, man, is there a lot of good in the housing market right now. We already know the bad. I’m not here to dismiss the challenges that COVID-19 has brought. I just want to be sure that we can still see the light at the end of the tunnel – even if that light isn’t so much at

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the end of the tunnel but instead shining above us through the cracks in the tunnel as we navigate what is sure to be a very long journey. I recently took a Covid test as I’m a high risk asthmatic and it came back negative but it was a clear reminder why we #maskupaz with all of our clients, family and friends and why we remain diligent about providing this community with the support it needs in real estate safely to ensure that when this is all over, we all have a place to call home. The Valley’s home inventory shortage is staggering – there really isn’t any other way to describe it. Just 196 homes are for sale in Gilbert. There is less than a month’s supply of available inventory – meaning if not an-

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other home was listed, we would have buyers for all of the homes by Aug. 10. There has never been a better time for a seller. There has been nearly the same number of sales this year versus last year despite 40 percent less inventory, due primarily to the under building after the market crash and the inability to keep up with growth. Sellers are pushing their price points, receiving multiple offers – often over asking price with escalation clauses and contingency waivers – and are able

to negotiate the timelines they need to make moving in a low-inventory market feasible. Simultaneously, we are seeing an increase in buyer demand due primarily to the average interest rates dipping under 3 percent for conventional financing and even lower for shorter terms. That’s increasing buying power by the thousands. Buyers have never been able to borrow money for their home at a lower rate – which is opening up the oppor-

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alley seasonal residents Ron and Teddy Smidt were first reluctant to share their story in fear of looking foolish to friends and family. They then realized their story might prevent others from becoming a victim and losing thousands of dollars in the process. Now finally out of their timeshare, they have a message to share with anyone looking for a legitimate option. “We bought our timeshare in Branson, Missouri twenty years ago for our family to enjoy,” said Teddy, a retired school teacher. “But life changes, our kids are grown and they didn’t want it. Today with Airbnb and VRBO, you can rent a condo anytime, anywhere in the world.” Alexandra Olson, CEO of Give Up My

Time, says her company has seen a 300 percent increase in calls, referrals and website visitors since the COVID-19 outbreak. Olson’s company has an “A” rating with BBB. Her concern is if calls have spiked with her company, they’ve also spiked with companies that may not be legitimate. “Some seniors are afraid to travel,” she explained. “Others are tired of paying the increasing annual fees and still not get the availability they want. For many, it’s more of a burden than a blessing.” Olson knows the industry well as she once sold timeshare before the emergence of Airbnb and VRBO. “Back then, timeshare was a fair exchange. But that may not be the case anymore. Many changes to the industry have led to the fact that availability isn’t what it used to be.” In October 2019, the Smidts paid $6,000 to a company that promised to

take over their timeshare and all its financial obligations. Fifteen months later, the Smidts received a maintenance fee bill from their timeshare resort confirming that no transfer of the title was ever done. They lost the $6,000 and still owned the timeshare they so badly wanted to get rid of. “It was an awful feeling. I don’t want another senior couple or family to be lied to or cheated out their hard-earned money,” said Teddy. Give Up My Timeshare, unlike the majority of timeshare exit companies, does not ask for a deposit or payment information until after the title has transferred out of the client’s name. There is a fee the clients are aware of from the start of the entire transaction that’s completed in about 45 days. Olson warns people wanting out of their timeshare, “You wouldn’t pay a real estate agent before your house has sold, so don’t be pressured into giving

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money before the title has transferred.” Ron Smidt, a retired sheriff’s deputy, was skeptical of Olson and Give Up My Timeshare after attending a seminar. “Teddy and I kept working with their people, providing our timeshare information, knowing we could back out the moment they ask for money, but that never happened,” he said. “When we got the phone call that the timeshare was out of hands, Teddy and I cheered and clapped like kids. We were beyond happy.” Olson has these tips against being scammed by timeshare exit companies: Never give any money upfront or provide any payment info. She said it’s an easy transaction. “If they can’t wait a few weeks to get paid, you may not want to do business with them,” Olson said. Don’t fall for the “buyer in the wings” tactic where a company claims some-

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tunity for more people to afford a home purchase in spite of rapidly increasing sales prices. Many of our recent buyers are already considering refinancing or even selling their home because they will be able to save considerably on their monthly payment or use the appreciation that they’ve accumulated to put a down payment on a new home or an investment property. The convergence of low inventory and high demand does come with challenges – which is why I think in part that we aren’t seeing more listings come to the

market. Many sellers are nervous about selling quickly and not having anywhere to go and many buyers aren’t well versed in the pace of the market and find themselves overwhelmed at the idea of competing for a property or having to make a quick decision about moving forward. Delicately balancing the questions and fears of navigating a high-stakes market is truly one of the most rewarding things that we as real estate professionals can do for people. Here are a few real-life cases from recent weeks”

A renter was given notice that his lease would be ending in his words, “in the middle of the summer, in the middle of a pandemic” and four weeks later he was prequalified and moving his family into a home of their own. A single mom living with her parents and son leveraged the appreciation in their home to update their kitchen. I could go on and on with the number of people that we’ve helped navigate the uncertainties of the times. But with the median average sales price in Gilbert up from $337,000 last year to $365,000 this year, we know one

one wants to buy your exact week. You will be offered a big sum of money but told you will first need to pay a “transaction fee” first. Be aware of bad legal counsel. Some attorneys will tell clients to just stop paying the maintenance fee as a leverage for negotiations to get out. Just like

home ownership, you can’t just stop making payments without risking impact to credit and other assets. “The ultimate question to ask of any exit company is to understand their business model,” Olson added. “Ask yourself, is this sustainable? Are they maintaining integrity to the industry

or trying to pull a scam here? We have a platform for maximizing these otherwise unwanted timeshares and repurposing them into vacation rentals so that the resort is not harmed by the ownership being transferred.” Information: GiveUpMyTimeshare. com.

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thing with certainty: the home is where our heart is and, for most, where our money is. While we all navigate the changes thrown our way with work, school, sports, community activities, our entire way of life, one thing remains unchanged - housing is essential and it remains the shining light ahead. Be grateful, give back, love more. #gilbertstrong -Mindy Jones Nevarez, a Gilbert Realtor and owner of the Amy Jones Group at Keller Williams Integrity First, can be reached at 480250-3857, Mindy@AmyJonesGroup.com or AmyJonesGroup.com

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Gilbert wellness center offers cold comfort BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

Google search for pain relief brought Angelo Aquino to the doors of a wellness center on Gilbert Road that offers healing through full-body freezing. A Cryoshift franchise opened in April, providing pain relief, muscle recovery, weight loss, and mental clarity with the use of an Impact Cryotherapy chamber filled with nitrogen vapor for a controlled dry chill that lowers the ambient temperature from minus-30 to minus184 degrees during the three-minute treatment. “It’s like taking an ice bath but not getting wet,” Aquino said. “It helps with relaxation, stress relief and I use it a lot because I’ve had surgery on my neck, shoulders and lower back and have stiffness. I didn’t want to go to a chiropractor because they charge $200 to $300 a month and, sometimes, they hurt you.” The Gilbert man, who has high-blood pressure, works as a route salesman for Frito-Lay that has him on his feet 12 to 14 hours a shift. He has had 13 surgeries. Aquino said he purchased a monthly membership at the end of May after he got hooked from a complimentary session. The center also offers NormaTec compression therapy that compresses air to enhance blood flow and speed muscle recovery for the legs, arms, and hips, and an infrared sauna – both of which Aquino uses. He said an infrared dry sauna is better than a wet sauna because it removes 20 percent of the toxins from the body compared with 3-5 percent for the wet. According to Cryoshift’s website, the infrared therapy, which uses light to create heat, helps people relax with an invigorating deep tissue sweat” that

Mindee Lee helps Angelo Aquino prepare for his entry into the Impact Cryotherapy chamber in Gilbert.The controlled dry chill lowers the ambient temperature from -30F to -184 F for a three-minute session. (Pablo Robles/GSN Staff Photographer)

leaves them fully refreshed, rejuvenated and renewed. According to the Mayo Clinic, several studies have looked at using infrared saunas in the treatment of chronic health problems, such as high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, headache, type 2 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, and found some evidence of benefit. However, larger and more-rigorous studies are needed to confirm these results, the medical website added. Aquino goes five to six times a week for the whole-body cryotherapy, two to three times a week for the compression treatment and, if he has time, the infrared sauna. Center Manager Sunny Settlers said cryotherapy is the most popular offering for customers. Cryoshift has a monthly membership of 200 people, she said. Medical News Today reported research on cryotherapy is as new as is the trend

for the treatment. That said, it stated cryotherapy can help with muscle pain and some joint and muscle disorders like arthritis and may promote faster healing of athletic injuries. Marathoners are known to take an ice bath after a race. The online source for medical news cited a 2017 study that supports the benefits of cryotherapy for relieving muscle pain and speeding healing. However, the study found that cold water immersion was more effective than whole-body cryotherapy and it noted not all studies support the role of cryotherapy in muscle healing. When it comes to weight loss, it could support the process in that being cold forces a body to work harder to stay warm, Medical News Today said. It also said cryotherapy, which reduces inflammation, could reduce the risk of developing dementia and treat mental health conditions like anxiety and

depression. Kris Price, co-owner and franchisee of the Cryoshift in Gilbert, said when she tried cryotherapy the first time, it was a little uncomfortable. But as soon as she stepped out of the chamber, she said in a news release, she started to immediately see benefits. “I began doing it daily and noticed that I have improved memory and focus, improved mood, slept better and had less pain overall,” she said. Aquino also noticed he is experiencing less stress and can sleep better these days since going to Cryoshift. “I work crazy hours and I have a 2 ½-year-old that I take care of when her mom is at work,” he said. “My sleep schedule is messed up. I couldn’t relax and my brain could not shut down. I’m more easily able to be relaxed.” And, given the triple-digit temperatures in the Valley, there’s an added benefit with cryotherapy. “When it’s 110 outside, your body is still cool,” he said. “It takes six to seven minutes to drive home and I’m cool.”

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Town Council candidates make pitch for your vote Editor’s note This is the second and final set of columns by the candidates for Gilbert Town Council. Lauren Hendrix and Bill Spence are vying for the two-year seat and the other four are vying for two four-year seats. Their previous column, the two by the three candidates for mayor and all the candidates’ questionnaires are at gilbertsunnews.com. Election Day is Aug. 4.

Anderson: Decision makers must keep our small-town feel BY SCOTT ANDERSON GSN Guest Writer

ver the years, we have been recognized in Gilbert as a best place to raise a family, most prosperous community, safest city Scott Anderson and best place to start a business. You have consistently cited Gilbert as having a special small-town feel, even though our population is currently around 260,000. I have often wondered how all of this is possible. I believe I may have found a possible explanation. I think you have all found a unique connection to our town. This is referred to by many as “place attachment.” I want to list some questions, listed in a book authored by Melody Warnick called, “This is Where You Belong.” The answers you give will hint at why you love Gilbert’s small-town feel and have received so many “best” awards. Assess your attachment to Gilbert by answering the following statements as true or false. 1. I feel like I belong in this community. 2. I’ve lived here a long time. 3. I know a lot of people here. 4. I know my way around. 5. I feel comfortable here. 6. The friendships and associations I have with other people in this town mean a lot to me. 7. I feel rooted here. 8. I like to tell people about where I live. 9. I grew up here. 10. I rely on where I live to do the stuff I care about most. 11. If I could live anywhere in the world, I would live here. 12. If something exciting were happening in this town, I’d want to be involved. 13. I’m really interested in knowing what’s going on here.

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Hudgins: We need leaders who understand small business BY TYLER HUDGINS GSN Guest Writer

BY LAURIN HENDRIX GSN Guest Writer

have been asked on many occasions if I support police officers and first responders. In response, I would like to share an experience that Laurin Hendrix I had while serving as a state representative. On Jan. 28, 2010, Lt. Eric Shuhandler was killed while serving as a Gilbert police officer. He was 42. He was highly respected for his management and technology skills, which made police investigations more efficient. Lt. Shuhandler spent 16 years of his life keeping Gilbert safe and establishing positive relationships with our citizens. He also mentored and protected children as he oversaw the school resource program. His death sent shock waves through our community. I was appalled that the punishment for assaulting and murdering peace officers and first responders was not more severe. Following Lt. Shuhandler’s death, I voted in favor of House Bill 2062, which resulted in harsher punishments for these crimes. I felt that Lt. Shuhandler’s sacrifice should be remembered, so I sponsored an amendment stating that HB 2062 would carry his name. I was honored to read the Lt. Eric Shuhandler Act on the House floor with his wife and children present. I also sponsored and read a resolution that day, paying tribute to his life of service. In addition to police officers, HB 2062 includes crimes against firefighters, fire investigators, fire inspectors, medical responders, teachers and other school employees. The penalties apply when these public servants are assaulted, injured or killed while serving in their respective capacities. This legislation changed aggravated assault from a class six felony to a class five felony. It also changed aggravated as-

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t 22 years old, I had a desk, a computer and a dream. It was the biggest risk I have taken in my entire life. I left my job, started a small business and signed on my first home – all in

the same day. My desk at times felt like a rollercoaster with all of the highs and lows I experienced while sitting behind it. I worked very hard and moved through many challenges. This is the story of many small business owners. We start with a dream and place all of our chips on the table. We wear many hats, solve unique problems, and earn everything we get. Nothing is handed to us. Seven years of experience in running my small business is a big part of why I am running. We need leadership that has been in the trenches. Everyone has a background that will shape the way that they discern issues and ultimately vote – mine is small business. I know what it means to run payroll and manage expenses. Some of my top priorities will be to increase economic development, support small business, and bring jobs to Gilbert. Small businesses are collectively the biggest drivers of our economy. Currently, many residents have to commute two hours each day to work. What would happen if they could commute within the town? What could they do with an extra two hours each day? Perhaps residents could spend more time with family, friends, and neighbors and be more invested in the community through volunteering. They could also have lunch meet-

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Obayomi: Let us move Gilbert Spence: Some of my qualities Tilque: Consider my vast I haven’t written about experience, leadership skills forward together BY BUS OBAYOMI GSN Guest Writer

n 2018, I had a passion for starting an event that would bring people from all backgrounds and churches together. That was where my heart was. It is called “building Bus Obayomi bridges.” I felt the church had a responsibility to lead the conversation in bringing people together. I also thought that I had a strategic role to play. As someone with a Nigerian background who moved to the United States at the age of 14, my experience had been mixed and diverse. I have been part of a predominantly African-American church, predominantly African church, mostly white church and multi-cultural church. The exciting part is that I was always an active member. This experience is not because I was jumping from church to church, but because I have had to transition from one State to another and various other changes. I felt my experiences were significant, and I had a role to play. I started “building bridges” because it was an avenue to bring those churches together that will not initially connect. I sent an invitation to various churches, including Korean, Chinese, Hispanic churches. Many of the attendees were from the predominantly African-American church and members from my local church in Gilbert then. I appreciate and honor Evident Life that they allowed using the church for such an event. It was a passion of mine to engage the cultures and communities around me. I believe we all have our experiences, but we also have a responsibility to join our neighbors. As someone who moved to Gilbert because I found a church I loved, I felt the church had to lead in these conversations and see things through the heart of Christ. If we do not engage in these conversations, I do believe we would grow into irrelevancy in such matters. Outside of church, I am the founder and principal consultant of New Zeal Intl. Consulting. The goal of starting New Zeal is to equip business and individuals with skills and opportunities. I do think the current chaos in our society is an undercurrent of economic disparity. As Gilbert residents, we have a responsibility to know our neighbors and build relationships with them. We also have a responsibility to make an influence in every sphere of influence we find ourselves. Conversations only start when we begin to care about others around us. As your councilman, I will make it a priority that Gilbert is a home for every individuals and family. Together, let us move Gilbert forward. See voteobayomi. com.

BY BILL SPENCE GSN Guest Writer

his is one of my last articles during this election season. By now, you will have read my responses to numerous questions and have formulated a pretty good opinion Bill Spence of my vision for Gilbert. However, there are a few things that I frequently discuss but have never put them in print – until now. Data-based decisions are vital. We should make decisions that are data driven, not philosophically and lacking the support of the majority of residents. I spend much of my time as council member conducting research, gathering data, and talking to citizens. My experience in nuclear power has taught me to relentlessly pursue the facts from every available source. I read a lot! I also approach decisions with consideration of multiple variables and evaluate our return-on-investment over time. It’s a more complex process, however. Arguments made when considering only two-variables don’t always lead to coming to the proper conclusions. A simple example of this may be the process of when you buy an air conditioner. You evaluate initial cost, quality, expected length of service, and efficiency, as a few of the major considerations. The first year is going to show a significant expense. However, the efficiency of the air conditioner will more than pay for itself. Integrity in service. My personal integrity and character are extremely important qualities that I have demonstrated throughout my life. I have successfully completed numerous clearance investigations, including two for my TOP SECRET/ SSBI/SCI clearances, and I served in some of the most classified programs in our country. I feel that this is important for a few reasons. First, I am an open book. I have no fear or obligations to anyone that may try to influence the decisions that I may have to make as a council member. Secondly, honesty and ownership of my actions has been a way of life for me for as long as I can remember. I believe that the people are deserving of the full truth. At the end of the day I conduct myself and make decisions that let me stand proud before God and my family. Relationships matter. I’m very proud at the number of community leaders and elected officials… past and present… that have extended their support and given me their endorsement. While it is important for me to have relationships within Gilbert, my vision for Gilbert’s long-term prosperity requires involvement from all of our East Valley partners. And when East Valley succeeds, Gilbert succeeds. I’d like to acknowledge all of our candidates for their com-

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BY KATHY TILQUE GSN Guest Writer

ho is Kathy Tilque and why is she running for Town Council? I am dedicated to community service and servant leadership. After Kathy Tilque 32-years in the Chamber of Commerce industry and 24 of those years as the president/CEO of the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce I have firsthand experience of being part of the planning and development of the Gilbert we love today. And it is my desire to ensure Gilbert continues to be vibrant, safe and prospers long into the future. With the dramatic turnover in our Town Council, it has never been more important to elect councilmembers who have the historic knowledge, experience, and understanding of how Town government works and how to build consensus. I am a proven leader, one who takes the time to understand the issues, listens to all sides, and I am a master at identifying unintended consequences. I have long-term, strong relationships with elected officials ranging from school boards, other cities’ councilmembers, state legislators, the Governor’s office, county supervisors to our federal delegates. Even if we don’t agree 100 percent of the time, these relationships are built on trust and brings us all to the table to find the best solutions possible for our community. And that is what Gilbert needs; not only someone who can make wise decisions locally, but who can also be a strong advocate for Gilbert throughout the region, state, and nation. If you love Gilbert today, I promise to bring loyalty, perseverance, and commitment to ensuring this growing community is a dynamic, financially positioned, and leading-edge Gilbert of the future. Working together, we will reduce traffic congestion, create connectivity not only through circulation options, but even more importantly, involving citizens and businesses to identify how we can be the best community in the nation. I will also uphold high standards for quality development while reducing needless regulations, keep reasonable tax rates and we will acknowledge our differences while celebrating our similarities. As I have for 32 years, I will continue to be a fierce advocate for a pro-business environment working to bring jobs to our community for our families. I will ensure the financial sustainability of the Town as we reach build-out and look beyond, and I will always make well-considered decisions regarding the efficient use of tax-dollars to guarantee a vibrant, safe community with best of class services for all. I have retired from a career I love. But I am still passionate about continuing my service within the community. I want to

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GPS committed to student safety and excellence BY DR. SHANE MCCORD GSN Guest Writer

hese are unprecedented times for education, and as a school district responsible for educating and supporting over 35,000 students, Gilbert Public Schools (GPS) takes its role within the Town of Gilbert and the City of Mesa very seriously. Responding to COVID-19 has called for thoughtful and informed decision making, strong connections with the community, and innovative approaches to learning. As GPS students, families and employees prepare for the beginning of the 2020/21 school year, Gilbert Public Schools remains committed to delivering academic excellence and an inspiring learning experience for all. The district has developed a reopening plan that places the health and wellbeing of students, families and employees at the forefront,

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with choice and flexibility built in. We are extremely grateful to our parents and families who completed the survey in June and the continued interactions with all of our stakeholders. All feedback, questions and conversations have been welcomed, and have directly contributed to the development of the plan. The fact that GPS is offering three learning models simultaneously is a direct response to the wide range of needs identified within our community. At this time, we do not know exactly what the school year will bring, but we do know that our schools are fully prepared to deliver an exceptional education for all of our students, with on campus and online options. As all students will begin the school year online it is important to highlight that this experience will not be the same as remote learning or online summer school. In fact, the district’s online platform, GPS Global Academy, is being extensively enhanced and improved to meet the education

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and support needs of our students during this time, Kindergarten - 12th grade. The new and improved GPS Global Academy will deliver interactive, supported learning led by our very own Gilbert Public Schools teachers, utilizing a robust and accredited platform and district approved curriculum. Gilbert Public Schools teachers are being trained and supported to ensure the online learning experience for students will be interactive and supportive, while delivering academic excellence. Teachers will be able to enhance online learning with additional curriculum elements and frequent opportunities for interactions between students, teachers and classmates. Advanced Placement, honors courses, world languages, physical education and more will all be available online. For our special education students, support will be provided both in all three learning models. Students that select full-time on campus or Flex will begin the year learning online with their classroom teacher(s) and classmates

14. My town isn’t perfect, but there are a lot of things that make me love it. 15. The people who live here are my kind of people. 16. I hope that my kids live here even after I’m gone. 17. I feel loyal to this town. 18. I like to attend events that are happening in my town. 19. Where I live tells you a lot about who I am as a person. 20. I care about the future success of this town. 21. I don’t want to move anytime soon. 22. I can rely on people in this town to help me. 23. There is no other place I’d rather live. 24. It feels like home. The more you answer “true,” the greater chance you are attached in a unique way to Gilbert. This is why we still have a small-town feel in the largest town in America. If you did not identify as “true” for most of the statements, here are some actions you might consider while here in Gilbert: Walk more. Buy local. Get to know your neighbors. Do fun stuff in Gilbert. Explore local nature. Volunteer. Eat local. Create something new. Stay loyal through hard times. Get active in local affairs. You are the reason this town is known as clean, safe and vibrant, and, more importantly, has the feel of a small town. As decision-makers, we should always look through the lens of making Gilbert a “small town” where residents can feel attached because of our actions.

ings in Gilbert to support local businesses and spend their tax money locally. Many entrepreneurs invest deeply in their communities. When I opened SocialTech Consulting in downtown Gilbert, I did not only want to serve my clients but also wanted to serve those around me. My desire to be involved led me to apply for a position on the Redevelopment Commission for downtown Gilbert. In my interview with Mayor Jenn Daniels and the Town Council, I expressed that we had an oversaturation of restaurants in the downtown and needed more retail and office. This would give residents the opportunity to do more than just eat and leave. I was appointed to a four-year term and served as chairman for two years. During that time, our commission had to pass the updated 10-year Redevelopment Plan. I am happy to say that the plan addresses these issues. Our vision brings retail and office space to the downtown. The Redevelopment Plan was adopted by the Town Council and serves as a guiding vision for the area. When elected, I will make sure that we see the full implementation of the Plan. It has been difficult to hear the stories of many fellow small business owners that are having to take steps backwards or are closing their doors. Now more than ever, we need leaders that understand what small business owners are facing. I will be the voice for small business on the Town Council.

mitment and desire to serve our town. My prayers are with all of you as we approach the final stretch of this cycle. I am a huge believer in democracy and encourage everyone to let their voices be heard by voting.

Lastly, I’d like to thank all my friends and family for the support that you have given me. I look forward to meeting more of our residents as we approach Election Day. Be sure to visit bill4gilbert.com. I’ll see you at the polls!

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and on their return to our campuses we will be ready to welcome them safely with enhanced cleaning practices, extensive health and safety protocols, procedures and modifications. GPS students and parents, please be assured that our district, our schools and our educators will continue to work thoughtfully and diligently to ensure that all decisions made are in support of high quality, accessible education for all of our students, while supporting efforts to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Ultimately all three learning models are designed to be flexible so our students can be confident that they will enjoy a productive, high-quality learning experience throughout the entire school year, no matter what. Thank you for your support of Gilbert Public Schools. Please continue to visit our website for up to date information gilbertschools. net/families and we look forward to welcoming you back to learning Aug. 5. Shane McCord, Ed. D. is Superintendent of Gilbert Public Schools.

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sault resulting in physical injury, from a class five felony to a class four felony. I want our first responders to know that they are an integral part of our community. I cannot adequately express my gratitude for those who protect and serve us. In recent years, shootings and other crimes have become more commonplace on our nation’s school grounds, making it even more important that educators are also included in this legislation. We are very fortunate to have brave and dedicated men and women serving us. I support them and will continue to do so. While many police departments across the country are dealing with corruption, we are not. It will not be tolerated. Regular evaluations of our policies ensure that our officers serve with fairness and honesty. Many of them are your neighbors. I will work for all Gilbert citizens as a member of the Town Council, regardless of occupation, race, gender or economic status. We are a diverse community, and our differences make us stronger and more empathetic as we strive to keep Gilbert a safe and thriving place to live.

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be certain our children and grandchildren can make Gilbert their home and place of business long into the future. Gilbert has many important decisions to make that will determine what that community looks like. Please consider my vast experience and leaderships skills as you vote for Gilbert’s Town Council next members who can move our community into the future. Vote Kathy Tilque…Because getting it right matters!

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School ADs remain hopeful for fall sports BY ZACH ALVIRA GSN Sports Editor

ast Valley high school athletic directors continue to do their part to navigate sport programs through a tenuous summer filled with uncertainty surrounding a fall sports season. The Arizona Interscholastic Association pushed back the start date of official practices to Aug. 17, prompting several schools to shut down athletic summer training sessions on campus. Gilbert Public Schools was one of the first districts to allow athletes to return to campus. A three-phased plan was introduced with conditioning followed by the ability for teams to workout in larger groups and use equipment. Schools advanced to the second phase before camps were shut down. Gilbert athletic directors have met weekly to discuss resuming workouts. Rod Huston, the athletic director at Mesquite, said they are hopeful to allow teams back to campus and resume activities in the second phase on Monday, July 20. “We meet and have a discussion, come up with our plans and share it with Steve McDowell, the district AD, then he takes it to the cabinet to share what we are thinking,” Huston said. “Everything is kind of week-to-week right now.” Much of the discussions center around the risks to coaches who may be in the category where severe illness is possible due to the virus. They also focus on the social-emotional aspect for kids sitting at home doing zoom calls and not having interaction with others. Huston said the athletic directors believe teams need a three-to-five-week window to get teams back together and prepare for a season. Of course, there’s still the possibility of the season being delayed even longer or canceled. “I’m hopeful,” Huston said. “I think the

Members of Mesquite’s football team went through various conditioning workouts in June until the district suspended activities. School Athletic Director Rod Huston hopes to welcome them back on July 20. (Zach Alvira/GSN Staff)

AIA is taking a measured approach and is watching what is going on. There’s a piece of high school sports that is different. For many kids, even as a sophomore playing on a junior varsity team, that could be there last time doing it and it is special for them. I don’t want them to lose that.” All summer activities across Mesa Public Schools were suspended shortly after Ducey’s order. Some teams called off training beforehand. Red Mountain Athletic Director Jason Grantham said there is no set date for teams to return to campus. “We are kind of in a holding pattern right now,” Grantham said. “Once the AIA came out and said without kids in school there won’t be sports, Mesa followed suit and had us cancel summer camps until further notice. Hopefully we can return before the Aug. 17 date but as of right now the entire district is kind of on hold.” In Ahwatukee, both Mountain Pointe and Desert Vista’s athletic programs have also been told to pause workouts until at least July 20. Pride Athletic Director Aaron Frana remains hopeful for a fall sports

season. “I’m optimistic about sports happening in the fall,” Mountain Pointe Athletic Director Aaron Frana said. “Our student-athletes need sports to give them some sort of normalcy.” Football was the only school team practicing on Desert Vista’s campus this summer. School Athletic Director Tommy Eubanks said volleyball, baseball and softball had considered conducting camps but decided to not go forward with plans so players could stick to their respective clubs. Chandler Unified was one of the few to bring teams back on July 13. Chandler never made it out of the first phase of its return-to-play plan. The morning of its scheduled transition to the second phase, teams were told to press pause on advancements. Several school districts have already explored ways to give students an option to resume school in the fall completely online, fully in person or a combination of the two. The AIA allows students to complete online schoolwork as long as it

is registered through a district and one of its respective schools and compete on an athletic team. Executive Director David Hines said that will remain the case this year if students choose to only conduct online coursework. “Kids taking virtual classes through a third-person, Primavera type are not eligible,” Hines said. “If the governor says we can go back to in-person school, regardless if a kid decides to stay online, go in-person or do a combination of the two, they are eligible at that school. “For example, if a kid takes online classes through the Mesa district and some are through Mountain View, they are eligible to compete for Mountain View.” Arizona isn’t alone when it comes to uncertainty surrounding the fall sports season or in-person learning. Michael Hinojosa, the superintendent of the Dallas Independent School District in Texas, told multiple news outlets last week that he has doubts football can be played. Other states such as New Mexico have already moved football and soccer to the spring. Doing the same in Arizona is unlikely. However, Hines said the association is weighing a number of different options, including delaying and shortening the fall sports season. As it stands, the AIA said if kids are allowed back into schools by Aug. 17, golf is likely to begin Aug. 24, badminton Aug. 31 and all other sports, including football and volleyball, will begin the week of Sept. 7. Even if school is delayed further, however, Hines said the association has discussed several backup plans. As it stands, if kids are allowed back in schools sports will be played. “Plan ‘A’ went out the window, but we have a plan ‘B,’ ‘C,’ ‘D,’ and so on,” Hines said. “We have the ability to do a number of different things in order to not lose out on another season.”

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FAMILY COURT FIRST CIRCUIT STATE OF HAWAl'I NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING (By Publication) CASE NUMBER FC-A. 20-1-6009 In the Matter of the Adoption of female child born October 29, 2008 by Steven Patrick Sabat, legal spouse of Prana Jetamia (Lackey-Macfield) Sabat, the child(ren)'s legal parent, Petitioner(s). THE STATE OF HAWAI'I TO: DAVID ANDREW PROVOST, Name of Non-Consenting Parent/Legal Guardian/Legal Custodian, 7726 Baseline Road #207, Mesa, AZ 85209, Address of Non-Consenting Parent/Legal Guardian/Legal Custodian YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the attached Petition of the above-identified child(ren) born to Prana Jetamia Sabat, the child(ren)'s mother, has been filed in the Family Court, First Circuit, State of Hawai'i. THE PETITION ALLEGES that your consent to the adoption of the abovenamed child(ren) by the above -named Petitioner(s) is not required and may be dispensed with pursuant to Section 578-2(c) of the Hawai'i Revised Statutes (HRS), as amended. A hearing on the Petitioner will be held on August 11, 2020 at 1:30 pm at the Family Court of the First Circuit located at the Ronald T.Y. Moon Kapolei Courthouse , 4675 Kapolei Courthouse, 4675 Kapolei Parkway, Third Floor , Kapolei, Hawai'i, 96707. IF YOU FAIL to appear at the hearing noted above or if you fail to file a writt en response to the allegations stated in the Petition for Petition, further action be taken , including the granting of the adoptio n, without further notice to you. Your written response should be addressed to the : Presiding Judge, Family Court, First Circuit , 4675 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei, Hawai'i, 96707, ATTN: SPECIAL DIVIS ION CALENDAR CLERK. FAILURE TO OBEY this Notice may result in an entry of default and default judgment against you. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the child(ren), the adoptive parent(s) , and the natural parents have rights under HRS Section 578-15 regarding confidentiality of adoption records after the child(ren) reach/reaches age 18. DATE: June 23, 2020, CLERK'S SIGNATURE: /s/ R. Sabagala THIS NOTICE SHALL NOT BE PERSONALLY DELIVERED BETWEEN 10:00 P.M. AND 6:00 A.M. ON PREMISES NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC , UNLESS A JUDGE OF THIS COURT PERMITS, IN WRITING ON THIS NOTICE, PERSONAL DELIVERY DURING THOSE HOURS. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, and other applicab le state and federal laws, if you require accommodation for a disability, please contact the ADA Coordinator at the First Circuit Family Court office by telephone at 9548200, fax 954-8308, or via email at adarequest@ courts.hawaii.gov at least ten (10) days prior to your hearing or appointment date. Please call the Family Court Service Center at 954-8290 if you have any questions about forms or procedures. Published: East Valley Tribune, June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 2020 / 31543

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INVITATION TO BID (ITB) INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a 500-Year Floodplain

Subcontractors and suppliers are encouraged to read the entirety of these instructions. For questions about the process, project or proposal submission, please contact the Bid Manager directly. Supplement and sample documents are for information only. Standard industry procurement procedures and negotiations will proceed bid day. Thank you for the interest in StreetLights Residential Date: July 16, 2020 Bid Deadline for Submittal: August 7, 2020, 2:00 PM Local Arizona Time Location: 1530 S. Higley Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296 (Project Construction Trailer Parking Lot NW Corner of Higley and Ray) Solicitation number: 409125-001 Project: Agritopia Epicenter Offsite Improvements Bid Manager: Courtney W. Dunlap SLR Construction Dept., cdunlap@streetlightsres.com Tel: (480) 407-2900 Contract Documents available at: https://streetlightsres.box.com/s/1qung0rya8nqem60kew3c0xjq qb9dtzu these files are available at no charge. Date and Location for Submittal of Sealed Bids: Sealed bids will be received at StreetLights Residential’s Construction Trailer parking lot for Agritopia Epicenter located at 1530 S. Higley Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296 (NW corner of Higley and Ray) until 2:00 p.m. August 7, 2020, for the above project. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside with the name of the Project and the solicitation number. Any bid received after the time specified will be returned unopened. It is the bidder’s responsibility to assure bids are received at the above location on or before the specified time. Bids will be opened at 2:05 p.m. in the parking lot of the Construction Trailer Offices, and publicly read aloud immediately after the time for receiving bids. In the case of extensive price listings, only the bidder’s names will be read aloud, and the determination of the highest bid will be made after further StreetLights Residential’s review. Pre-Bid Conference: A pre-bid conference will not be held. Right to Reject Bids: StreetLights Residential reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informality in

To: All interested Government Agencies, Groups and Individuals This is to give notice that HUD under Part 50 has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Wetlands Protection. The activity will be funded under the Section 221 d4 Mortgage Insurance Program for new construction and is located in a 100-year floodplain. The project will be known as Nevada at Commonwealth Apartments (FHA #123-35570) and consists of 5.591 acres of vacant land located at the southeast corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Nevada Street in Chandler, Maricopa County, Arizona (Latitude, 33.302921, Longitude, 111.836072). The proposed action will consist of three (3) apartment structures, one (1) clubhouse structure, landscaped areas, asphalt parking areas, an internal roadway, and asphalt on-street parking areas along Nevada Street and Commonwealth Avenue. According to FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) #04013C?2737M, dated November 4, 2015, the majority of the subject property is located in Shaded Zone X, designated as an area within the 500-year flood zone. A small portion of the northern edge of the site and the adjacent public roadways are in Zone AH, designated as an area within the 100-year flood zone with flood depths of one (1) to three (3) feet (usually areas of ponding) with a base flood elevation (BFE) of 1,218 feet NAVD 88. As currently designed, the proposed buildings will not be located within the 100-year floodplain. However, 0.104 acres of onsite 100-year floodplain impacts would result from the construction of landscaped areas, sidewalks, and curb and gutter associated with the Nevada at Commonwealth Apartments; and 0.40 acres of proposed off-site 100-year floodplain impacts would result from the construction of new asphalt parking spaces along Nevada Street and Commonwealth Avenue. Floodplains in their natural state provide beneficial functions for water resources, such as providing natural moderation of floods, water quality maintenance, and groundwater recharge. However, the on-site 100-year floodplain is not in its natural state as it falls within an area that has been almost completely urbanized. In the present condition of the on-site 100-year floodplain, there is no provision for retention or direction of stormwater flows on the development parcel. HUD has considered the following alternatives and mitigation measures to be taken to minimize adverse impacts and to restore and preserve natural and beneficial values: (i) The subject property is of adequate size and the property dimensions allow for an efficient use of the site to provide the number of units required to make the project economically feasible. The relatively flat topography will allow for the development to be constructed with little required grading work to elevate the first floor of the proposed structures above the Base Flood Elevation. In addition, the subject property is in a highly visible location in the heart of Chandler within easy walkability to downtown attractions. Finally, a market study conducted by Real Property Research Group indicated sufficient demand for this type of development in the Chandler market area. As such, the location, size, and sufficient demand for this type of development is undeniable in this area. Therefore, the subject property is the ideal location for the proposed development. (ii) Alternatives were investigated for the proposed development that included evaluating alternative locations and the “no action” alternative. The following alternative sites were considered for the proposed development: E Northrop Blvd and S Copper Road, Chandler; Rt. 202 and McQueen Road, Chandler; and 12749 E Chandler Heights Road, Chandler. Based on property size, zoning, potential noise pollution, and/or the possibility of wetlands which would be impacted, these alternative sites were not deemed to be suitable sites for the proposed development. The no action alternative is also impracticable because it will not provide for the growing demand in this area. (iii) To ensure protection of lives and property, the lowest finished floor elevation of the proposed occupied structures will be elevated greater than one (1) foot above the Base Flood Elevation, per HUD guidelines, with the lowest finished floor elevation at 1,219 feet NAVD 88. The proposed use of underground stormwater retention tanks for stormwater management has been designed to minimize infrequent ponding and to restore the water storage function of the on-site floodplain. Therefore, the proposed development will create the beneficial values normally attributed to floodplain areas. Therefore, the proposed development of the property within the 100-year floodplain does not represent a risk to lives and property or natural resources and impacts to any natural attributes of the on-site floodplain will be sufficiently mitigated.

a bid or to withhold the Award for any reason StreetLights determines.

HUD has reevaluated the alternatives to building in the floodplain and has determined that it has no practicable alternative. Environmental files that document compliance with steps 3 through 6 of Executive Order 11988, are available for public inspection, review and copying upon request at the times and location delineated in the last paragraph of this notice for receipt of comments.

Equal Opportunity: StreetLights Residential is an equal opportunity employer. Minority and women’s business enterprises are encouraged to submit bids on this solicitation.

This notice is being published to a) give those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment and/or will be affected by development within a floodplain an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas; b) act as a public educational tool; and c) inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk by the Federal government’s participation in actions taking place in floodplains.

Published: East Valley Tribune / Gilbert Sun News, July 19, 26, 2020 / 31949

Written comments must be received by HUD at the following address within 8 calendar days from the date of this publication: US Dept of HUD, Denver Multifamily HUD, 1670 Broadway Street, Denver, Colorado 80202-4801, Attn: Tim Sovold. Envelopes without a complete return address will not be opened. Additionally, all contact information must appear on the letter itself. Mr. Sovold can be reached by telephone at (303) 839-2617. A full description of the proposed action may be viewed at the above address from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday by contacting Mr. Sovold before July 27, 2020.

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