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Heated council race heads to the wire BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

oters head to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots for the nine candidates vying for the four open seats on Gilbert Council. With such a large field of contenders in the Aug. 2 Primary, a face-off is likely in November. Gilbert relies on a complicated formula to determine if a candidate garnered a majority of the votes to avoid a run-off. A majority is calculated by dividing the

total number of legal votes cast by the number of seats to be filled and then dividing that number in half and rounding to the next highest whole number. No more than two candidates per seat without a majority can advance to the Nov. 8 General Election. On the ballot are incumbents Yung Koprowski and Scott September and challengers Chuck Bongiovanni, Bobbi Buchli, Mario Chicas, Michael Clark, Bus Obayomi, Bill Spence and Jim Torgeson. Garrett Glover is running as a write-in candidate. Both Koprowski and September were ap-

pointed to their seats in 2020. Koprowski, a civil engineer who owns her own firm, said mitigating the town’s growth and transportation congestion is a top priority and she wants to accelerate enhancements to pedestrian and bicycle networks to increase safety. She is mindful of the depleting water supply affecting Arizona and said she would not support new high-water use developments such as data centers. She also vows continued support for first

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room. At issue was the district’s English Language Arts program from Savvas Learning Co. for grades 7-12, which comes with a supplemental reading list. “I want to address the issue of transparency – or rather some holes in the transparency – in GPS,” said Chad Thompson, a small-business owner who’s running for one of the three open GPS board seats in November. “There’s no place where parents can go and see exactly what materials their children’s teachers are

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It was a busy summer at Desert Hills High School in Gilbert as the school hosted a variety of activities, including a free art camp for any kid that ended last week. Among the teens who took advantage of the offering was TJ Skinner, who was busy drawing as part of a group effort at a work of art. (David Minton/GSN Staff Photographer)

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Gilbert takes deep dive into homelessness study BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

s the population of homeless people grows in town, Gilbert is taking a deep dive into the underpinning causes of homelessness and strategies to prevent it becoming a major problem. A recently completed 177-page study looked at both sheltered and unsheltered people and residents at risk of losing a roof over their heads. “Specifically, the scope of the report was to assess the root cause of homelessness, understand the impacts of COVID on this population and evaluate current services and programs available for the residents of Gilbert,” said Melanie Dykstra, volunteer and community resources manager. “The information is to help provide a roadmap of potential action items that can be used to help respond to the issue of homelessness,” she continued. “There is already a regional effort focused on strategies. However, it was our intent to gather data specific to Gilbert.” Dykstra said the study, “Assessment of Gilbert’s Homeless and At-Risk Individuals,” is expected to go to the Community Engagement Task Force at its Aug. 1 meeting and onto Town Council at a later date. The town is one of the first municipalities to do such a study, the researchers I&E Consulting and EarlyWorks said. According to the study, there were 283 homeless and at-risk residents in 201819; in 2020-21, that number climbed to 479. Of that 479, service providers reported helping 222 people in Gilbert find permanent housing, which meant 257 were still on the streets or in temporary shelters. The number of people who found stable housing in 2020 was 67. The data do not reflect the “hidden” homeless; those couch surfing with family and friends, those sleeping in cars and those not receiving agency services. When the pandemic hit the state in March 2020, human services providers reported that homeless and at-risk

individuals received fewer preventive services, such as supportive housing and help with mental illnesses, and were to a greater degree impacted by COVID-19. The study examined who made up the homeless and at-risk populations and found they comprise the working poor, single parents, people with mental-health challenges, people with substance-abuse, youth without a stable family or who have aged out of the foster-care system or kicked out because they are LGBTQ teens, domestic-abuse survivors, residents with disabilities and seniors on fixed incomes. Others in the mix included women in crisis pregnancy and individuals “experiencing pandemic concerns,” such as losing their jobs. And, the study found that the primary reasons for homelessness include economic insecurity, lack of affordable housing, mental health and substance abuse. Gilbert does not operate a public housing program, instead it funds the nonprofits that provide shelter. The town gave $127,000 to nine organizations in 2020-21, up from the $108,200 in 201920 and $95,700 in 2018-19. Gilbert also directed some of its federal pandemic-relief funding in 2020 toward homeless-related services such as $8.9 million for rent and utility support. The researchers identified the top resources needed to address the homeless and at-risk population, basing it off data and interviews with those in need and with service providers. The highest priority needs included affordable, safe and available housing, mental-health counseling, transportation, healthcare, employment and addressing basic needs such as rent, utilities, food and clothing. Addressing the priority needs encourages stability and prevention of homelessness, according to the researchers. Overall, Gilbert is affluent by most standards, boasting a population of roughly 270,000 earning a median household income of $96,857, higher than the median income of $71,799 for Maricopa County.

But there are households in Gilbert that are vulnerable as rents increased by 6.3% on a year-over-year basis in June 2021, according to the report. Gilbert had 26,635 rental units, which included 17,000 single-family homes and 9,635 multifamily units. The median rent for an apartment in Gilbert was over $1,600 a month, according to the researchers. Some 8,556 households spent over 30% of their income on housing expenses while 3,596 spent over 50%. The rule of thumb is to spend no more than 28% of the gross monthly income on total housing expenses. Arizona Housing Coalition and the Arizona Multi-housing Association in June 2021 co-authored a letter to Town Manager Patrick Banger with recommendations for allocating funds to activities related to housing and homelessness, which align with the results obtained by the research team, according to the report.

The letter noted that the state has a deficit of 136,032 affordable homes for extremely low-income renters and 75% percent of extremely low-income renters are severely cost-burdened. The recommendations included increasing the supply of housing units by buying up properties for development into affordable housing; funding the rehab of supportive housing properties; converting hotels/motels and other properties into affordable housing and buying land for affordable housing. After taking input from stakeholders, the researchers came up with a list of prevention strategies that included rental, utility and mortgage help, substance abuse prevention, mental health, employment and health services. In conclusion, the report stated, there are no easy answers to the layered challenges homeless and at-risk individuals face but that the human service community point to plausible solutions.

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GILBERT BEHIND the Scenes First a big thank you to Mayor Brigette Peterson for all of the time and effort she has put into her job. In spite of the great job she is doing she has a blind spot when it comes to the huge apartment housing problem we have! She appears to be in the pocket of developers! Remember, she took $ 6,000 from a local developer! With this in mind it is very important that we fill the council vacancies with people who do not owe the developers and will do right for our great town. THEY ARE: Bill Spence Chuck Bongiovanni Yung Koprowski

Scott September

Michael Clark all are well qualified to be council members Others running are Jim Torgeson who sued the town over and over about the bond issue which cost the town tens of thousands in attorney fees & some say millions in interest on the bonds which equates to quality of life in Gilbert. Bobbi Buchli who also was against the bond issue. Mario Chicas and Bus Obayomi who will be also rans.

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responders by ensuring they have the tools, training and resources. All candidates were required to file a final pre-primary spending report July 27 and Koprowski’s shows she raised a total of $47,186 and spent $9,284 for Bus Obayomi Scott September Bill Spence Jim Torgeson her election. Her latest donors included Todd Ostannsky, Indicap manager, who gave some of the rezoning proposed by devel- residents’ tax burden. opers. If elected, he said he will ensure $5,000. He opposes more high-density apart- the $515-million transportation bond September’s priorities include protecting neighborhoods and families by ment complexes, especially in concen- passed in November is spent wisely and ensuring first-responders are prepared trated areas of Gilbert, and wants to see that first responders receive the resourcresidential neighborhoods built with es needed to do their jobs. and strong. He’s raised a total of $14,193 for his September, who works in the commu- multi-use zone uses to incorporate the best of residential and commercial setelection bid and spent $9,668. nications industry, wants to keep taxes Business owner Clark said he is a and fees low and service high by deploy- tings. Bongiovanni refused to take donations strong backer of first-responders and a ing new technologies, measuring what and funded his campaign to the tune of police crime lab and wants to ensure that matters and challenging the status quo. He’s also for managed growth with $32,333 and spent $24,990, according to multi-family zoning doesn’t exceed 11% for apartment properties in Gilbert. an appropriate mix of development to the latest filing. Buchli, a real estate broker and a He favors holding listening sessions ensure Gilbert has balance, economic self-proclaimed fiscal conservative, with residents and business owners and strength and resiliency. September did not file a pre-primary wants more transparency in town gov- wants to fine-tune the town’s ADA polelection report by the deadline but ac- ernment, supports growing small busi- icy, given he has an adult daughter in a cording to his second-quarter filing, he nesses and opposes any type of passen- wheelchair. ger rail in Gilbert. Clark did not file a pre-primary report raised $41,776. She feels the town has enough by deadline but for the second-quarter, Bongiovanni, the founder and owner of two franchise businesses, is a propo- high-density apartments but is open to he had a total of $8,337, of which $7,027 nent of responsible growth and to do smaller, two-floor apartments or town was a self-loan and $1,000 came from that he said development proposals need homes, which she said would blend in Gilbert retiree George Dottl. Clark also to reflect the town’s economic goals and better with their surroundings. She’s reported that he had spent $7,029, the also a strong supporter of public safety. bulk of it $4,745 to AGE Graphics for the “City of the Future” vision. The total reported funding for her race signs. He also wants fiscal accountability and Obayomi, a small-business owner who transparency when it comes to govern- amounted to $23,750, which included ment spending and he’s big on involving a $4,500 self-loan. She spent $19,301, ran for council in 2020, wants to focus on attracting new businesses that bring residents in the decision-making pro- leaving her with $4,449. Chicas, a former DEA agent who works high-paying jobs, develop workforce decess. He believes the town needs to stick to in the industrial parts distributor, wants its General Plan and should challenge responsible growth and a limit on Gilbert see ELEX page 5

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6 candidates make last pitch at forum

ix of the nine Council candidates vying for the four open seats gave their views at a forum July 25 on issues such as workforce housing, insurance coverage for town employees wanting a sex-change operation and passenger rail. The event provided the candidates an opportunity to make a last-minute pitch to undecided voters a week before the Aug. 2 Primary. Participants included Council members Yung Koprowski and Scott September and candidates Bill Spence, Chuck Bongiovanni, Michael Clark and Jim Torgeson. Bobbi Buchli, Mario Lopez, Bus Obayomi and write-in candidate Garrett Glover did not attend. “Women have a very strong presence in Gilbert,” said businesswoman Lynne King Smith, who hosted the forum at her Thrive Co-working for Women space in the Heritage District. King Smith was a Gilbert mayoral candidate in 2020. Although only about 15 people, including Suzanne Lunt, LD 14 House candidate, were in the audience, King Smith stressed the importance of women voters. She said a woman will tell 40 people if she likes or dislikes a product compared with a man who will just tell four others. The forum kicked off with innocuous

questions – what was Bongiovanni’s leadership style, Clark’s career choice as a child, Koprowski’s favorite quote, which political figure September looked up to, Spence’s favorite go-to book and Torgeson’s volunteerism. Also, not all the candidates were asked the same questions, which included what role can Gilbert take to make residents feel safer or to keep them safe, if Council was transparent and whether Gilbert welcomes diversity. The following are excerpts of the candidates’ responses to some of the questions they received. September September said his approach to decision-making is based on who is impacted, how they are impacted, how taxpayers pay for it and how the decision is perceived. He also wants more parks, which is “one thing that makes Gilbert great.” September said light rail is not on any council agenda nor is the town working on it, adding, “I don’t think light rail is a good fit for Gilbert.” However, he favors the town commissioning a study to look into the possibility of locating two transit stations in Gilbert for commuter rail. Council is expected in August to vote on that study. Clark Clark said he supports expanding parks and recreation and quality of life, but he noted that with inflation and the

disruption in the supply chain driving up costs, spending should be prudent. Asked what Gilbert can do to ensure the safety of the growing LGBTQ+ population in town, Clark said, “anybody who lives here in Gilbert is a taxpayer and deserves to be heard.” “The community is all of us here,” he said. “We are diverse.” And, if someone were to tell him that they didn’t feel welcomed in Gilbert, Clark said he would need to know more such as if the person was part of the LGBTQ+ community, self-isolating or going through depression. Spence Spence said the town’s precious commodity is the children and that it takes a village to raise a child. “Where did we lose that mindset?” he said, adding that people needed to be empowered to engage with the community and to be better neighbors and friends, which can’t be legislated. In addressing workforce housing, Spence said there needs to be a look at the true housing needs not only in Gilbert but regionally and building 3,000 apartments unit would be a short-term fix to a complex problem. He also said the Town could do better with more multi-modal paths but that Gilbert was far ahead of neighboring jurisdictions. Bongiovanni Bongiovanni said diversity in the town

is lacking. “What are we, 96% Caucasian in Gilbert?” he said. “We got to be more welcoming of all kinds of people, not just ethnically but sexual orientation.” Bongiovanni said sometimes that is apparent with the opposition to high-density apartments being built in town, which translate to, “we don’t want those kinds of people.” According to the U.S. Census, Gilbert’s white population was at 81.5% in 2021. Bongiovanni also said he has told a developer that unless he could get all the impacted residents to sign off on the project, he would not support it. He opposes the town spending $288,760 for a study of locating two transit centers in town. Amtrak has proposed bringing commuter rail to the Phoenix metropolitan area by running passenger trains on existing BNSF tracks. Bongiovanni said Gilbert needs to find a cheaper study or let the public vote and decide if they want commuter rail. He also opposes the town’s acquisition of private property to widen Ocotillo Road and that the town doesn’t need to build Ocotillo Bridge as a monument. The bridge, which would connect Ocotillo Road over Gilbert Regional Park is being designed as a statement piece that lights up at night and has an overall budget of about $67 million.

velopment programs and keep taxes and regulations low. He said he’s a proponent of police and he would address the growing apartment concerns. Obayomi’s campaign funding totaled $2,000. He spent $803, leaving a balance of $1,197. Spence, who was appointed to council in 2020 but lost the seat later that year in an election, is a retired Navy officer. He’s for smart growth and opposes more high-density apartments in Gilbert. He calls himself a champion for police and fire and would oppose any attempts

to implement a primary tax rate and would oppose any increases to the secondary property tax rate. He said he also would work with stakeholders to continue driving small business recovery, workforce development, and streamline town processes. Spence reported a total of $21,755 in funding for his election with the latest donor and Gilbert resident George Dottl giving $2,000; Gilbert Police Leadership Association Committee, $4,000 and $6,000 total in a self-loan. He spent $6,109. Businessman Torgeson, who ran for

Council in 2016, believes in reining in what he calls explosive growth in town and wants to focus more on commercial, business park and light industrial zoning for Gilbert. He is concerned with the amount of bond debt taken on by the town and wants to look into why some of its purchases are not within market rate. He also wants to cut all unnecessary spending. Torgeson’s funding and spending listed in his two latest campaign reports were off and he explained his files were corrupted and that he has alerted the

Town Clerk and will re-file. He said his second-quarter funds were at $5,278.41, which included a $3,528.41 self-loan and expenses of $4,442. His funding in the pre-primary report amounted to $5,176, which included Gilbert resident and dentist Brandon Ryff, who gave $2,000 and a $3,000 self-loan. Torgeson also reported spending $100 in July. Garrett Glover, who is running as a write-in candidate, did not file any campaign finance documents. Candidates who spend or raise less than $500 are exempted from filing.

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Koprowski Koprowski said access is important and that she is available via email and phone. She said a lot of people approach her with questions because of her civil engineering background and if she doesn’t know the answer to a question, she will find it for them. She said the town has a great police and fire force and that de-escalation training for cops is important . She also said she neede more information before deciding whether Gilbert has enough arts and culture. Koprowski said the Town does a great job building and maintaining infrastructure for the future and that the $515-million bond will allow Gilbert to continue to do that. Torgeson Torgeson was asked for his thoughts on Councilman Laurin Hendrix’s lawsuit against the town in 2020. After winning the August primary that year, Hendrix sued Gilbert demanding to be seated immediately instead of having to wait until January to take office. The court in part agreed, allowing Hendrix to be seated on the date of the November election. Torgeson said Hendrix was within his rights to take that action and said he himself have sued the Town, including

over an eminent domain proceeding, which he won. “Suing the town if it’s not doing the right thing is a must,” said Torgeson, who added he did not support frivolous lawsuits. He also said he has never heard anyone say Gibert does not accept diversity but that if he did, he would address it. He said high-density multi-family housing brings problems, creates an incredible amount of traffic and uses a lot of water. Torgeson was asked what he hoped the Community Engagement Task Force would accomplish. Torgeson admitted he didn’t know much about the ad hoc group but hoped that it would encourage more people to be involved in local government. The last question pitched to all the candidates was what would be the first thing they would tell a visitor to do in Gilbert. For Torgeson, he said he would tell them to stay at his house, where he would cook them breakfast. For Spence – Humble Bistro; September – Dragon Wok; Yung – Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch; Clark –Postino or Barrio Queen, depending on which side of the family was visiting and Bongiovanni – Gilbert Farmers Market.

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athletic fields according to industry standards, including conducting regular inspections, and denies any allegation that the ballfield was negligently maintained,” Town spokeswoman Jennifer Harrison said. Cactus Yards is the Town’s premier sports complex featuring eight scaleddown replicas of famous ballparks such as like Fenway Park in Boston and Yankee Stadium in New York. Escobar said the incident occurred last Oct. 29 during a game where he was playing in the outfield.

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man has claimed he suffered serious and ongoing head injuries because Gilbert failed to properly maintain its sports venue Cactus Yards. Carlos Escobar filed a claim April 29 demanding $500,000, which was denied, according to the town. Escobar now has a year from the date of the claim to pursue a lawsuit. Phoenix attorney Bethany Torgersen, who submitted the claim on Escobar’s behalf, did not respond to requests for comment. “The Town of Gilbert maintains all its

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Plenty of cash fuels local legislative races BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

ncumbents dominated the money race in the Aug. 2 Primary campaigns for the two state Senate and four House seats in the two legislative districts that represent Gilbert, according to the latest finance reports. The town sits in the newly redrawn Legislative Districts 13 and 14. District 13 also includes Chandler and Sun Lakes and District 14 takes in a tiny portion of Queen Creek. Weeks before Election Day, candidates filed their second-quarter campaign finance reports, which list their donations and expenditures from April 1 to June 30, and their pre-primary reports of donations and expenses from July 1-16. The term of office for both the House and Senate seats are two years each with a maximum of four two-year terms for a total of eight years. LD 13 SENATE In District 13, Sen. J.D. Mesnard, R-Chandler, is unchallenged in the GOP primary and has raised a total of $93,669 to date. His donations included $5,000 in personal and family contributions and $3,975 in individual donations. Donors included $2,500 from Jim Lamon, who’s running for U.S. Senate; $1,000 from automotive owner Jim Click and $150 from Florida attorney Matthew Bailey. The bulk of Mesnard’s financing came from political action committees. In the second quarter, Mesnard received $7,800 in PAC funding, which included $4,000 from Arizona Leadership Fund; $1,000 from Realtors of Arizona; $1,000 from AZ Professional Firefighter and $1,000 from the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. In the pre-primary report, all of his donations came from PACs, and totaled $10,750. They included Grand Canyon Values, which gave $4,000; Great Leaders Strong Schools, $2,650; Safelite Group, $2,500 and Pinnacle West, $1,000. Mesnard’s expenditures so far

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amounted to $740 in incidental spending. Mesnard will head into the November election in far better financial shape than either of his potential Democratic challengers and political newcomers, Cynthia Hans Suzanne Lunt Don Maes Warren Peterson Brandy Reese and Michael Morris. Hans has raised $10,859 and spent $4,189 and her donations included ty’s ActBlue site such as Gina Woodall, and Julie Willoughby are battling to be $1,050 in in-kind donations for supplies. a senior lecturer at Arizona State Uni- the two who will go on in November to Donors included Edward and Eliza- versity, who gave $30; Chandler Uni- challenge Pawlik. Harris, who unsuccessfully ran for the beth Goff, who each gave $1,000 and Jeff fied teacher Jessica Soyland, $30; Jacob Winkler, policy advisor for the AZ Senate Schmitt, president and CEO of Arizona District 17 House seat in 2020, reported Children’s Association, $90; Chandler raising $62, 213 and spent $9,677, Democratic Caucus, who gave $250. Hans’ operating expenses included pastor Ryan Gear, $2, and Tucson retiree leaving her with $53,536. Her individual donations in the two $1,000 to the Arizona Democratic Party William Roe, $1,000. Other donors included Emily Gul- filings totaled $9,633, which included for a voter list and $1,191 to Looks Good lickson, executive director of Great $5,200 from Jason Hope, CEO of InniPrinting for signs. tech; $500 from Joe Triece, who worked Morris trailed his fellow Democrat, Leaders, Strong Schools, $100. PACs gave a total of $20,900 toward in microchip technology and Virginia reporting $1,636 raised, of which $1,500 architect Alam Blair gave $100 for a total was a self-loan, in the second quarter Pawlik’s campaign. They included AEA Fund for Public of $725 he gave to Harris’ campaign to and nothing for the pre-primary report. He’s also spent $1,554, leaving him Education, $1,500; Flippable-AZ Victory date. Her sole PAC contribution was Realwith $128. The bulk of his spending, Fund, $10,400; Future Now-AZ, $5,400; $1,500, went to Ross Marketing Group Salt River Project, $400; Greater Phoenix tors of Arizona, which gave $350. Harris listed outstanding loans totaling Chamber of Commerce $400; Enterprise for campaign signs. Holdings, $500; AZ Professional Fire- $71,344, which included $50,000 for the LD 13 HOUSE Rep. Jennifer Pawlik, D-Chandler, is fighter, $500 and AZ Council of Human current campaign and the remainder from the 2020 race. unchallenged in her primary and has a Service Providers, $100. Harris’ expenses to date included Her expenses to date included $5,052 sizeable campaign war chest heading into November with $84,610 after to Looks Good Printing, $3,094 to the $4,332 to Mesa Sign Shop for signs; spending $10,849, according to her fil- Maricopa County Democratic Party for $2,988 to Peerly P2P Communications rent and $1,345 to Vantiv for ActBlue for advertising and $2,173 to Dan Danings. iels for sign installation. Individual donations ranged from $2 fees. The five Republican candidates Josh to $1,500. Over 200 donors gave money to Pawlik through the Democratic Par- Askey, Ron Hardin, Liz Harris, Don Maes see AZ LEG page 9

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Willoughby reported adding $55,093 to her coffers in the last two filing periods for a total of $56,961 to date. Her campaign funding included $40,000 in a self-loan and the rest from individual donors such as U.S. Senate candidate Lamon, who gave $2,427; Danielle Savooy of Texas, $2,427; Sun Lakes retiree Deborah Robson, $2,000; Sarah Mahboubi, a self-employed Fountain Hills resident, $2,427 and Cyrus Mahboubi, a Fountain Hills construction project manager, $2,427. Willoughby’s reported $13,889 in expenses in the latest filings, which included $4,442 to Mesa Sign Shop for signs; $5,351 to Coleman Dahm Layeux for mailings and $4,120 to Michael Burns for sign installation. Maes raised $4,683 in the latest two filings for a total to date of $30,260 but he spent most of it, $30,371, leaving him with $1,501. Money for his campaign included $3,500 in personal and family contributions for a total of $16,562 to date and a total to date of $21,900 in individual donations. Utah campaign consultant Zach Lautenschlager donated $2,250 in services. Expenses included $20,722 to Todd Clodfelter of Missouri for campaign mailers; $3,850 to Red Mountain Direct for postage; $5,075 to PXI Corp for postcards and $318 to Alphagrahics for door hangers. Maes also reported an outstanding debt of $1,352. Hardin reported $18,800 in funding for a total to date of $21,864. But he spent $18,805, leaving him with $3,059. His funding included a $12,000 self-contribution, $1,000 from a family donation and $5,300 from individual donations such as Tracee Howard of H3 Businesses in Chandler, $1,000; Veridus lobbyist Wendy Briggs, $250; Triadvocates lobbyists Barbara Mean, Julie Rees and Michael Garder, each gave $200 and Copper State consultant Stan Barnes, $500. Expenses include $3,357 to Mesa Sign Shop for signs; $3,432 to Michael Burns for sign installation and $5,750 to AZ Valley Consulting for a total to date spending of $11,750.

Askey raised $8,512 total for his campaign with $5,885 coming during the last two reporting periods. He spent $8,525, leaving him with a deficit of $12.66. His donations included $500 from Jae Chin, who unsuccessfully ran for state Senate in 2020; $2,000 from Chandler oral surgeon Eric Engle and $200 from Chandler resident Nancy Madrid. Spending in the second quarter included $3,809 for a total of $5,087 to date to BP Graphics for yard and street signs and a total $4,514 to RocketChics Marketing for communications. LD 14 SENATE Sen. Petersen, R-Queen Creek, is running unopposed in the primary and general election. He began the second quarter with $88,530 in the bank and raised nothing in the second quarter and $800 in July for a total to date of $89,330. He spent $25,418 during the two reporting periods, leaving him with $63,912. The $800 came for PACs – Lumen Arizona, $300 and Safelite Group, $500. His second-quarter spending included $2,116 to Camelback Strategy Group for signatures and $4,212 to Diane Burns for signatures. His total spending to date included $11,305 to Mailing.com for mailing and $3,775 to Grassroots Partners for polling.

LD 14 HOUSE For the GOP primary, incumbent Travis Grantham, R-Gilbert, is joined by Gilbert Councilman Laurin Hendrix, Suzanne Lunt and Natalie Dibernardo on the ballot. The Democrats’ candidate in this race is Brandy Reese. Grantham began the second quarter period with $49,613 and reported $5,850 in donations in his pre-primary filing, including $3,650 from PACs. He had a total $55,463 and spent $15,897, leaving him with an end balance of $39,566. His donations in the pre-primary report included $2,000 from Suzanne Gratham, who gave a total of $2,300 and lobbyist Kevin Demenna, $100. PAC contributions included $1,000 from Safelite Group; $500 from Ranch

PAC; $500 from Freeport-McMoran mining; $500 from ASCPA or Arizona Society of CPAs, which gave a total $1,100. Grantham’s $15,897 in expenditures included $4,697 to Grassroots Direct for consulting services, which received to date $3,517 from the campaign; $6506 to Mailing.com for mailings; $1,146 to Mesa Sign Shop for signs and $667 to Maricopa County Republican Committee for event expenses. Hendrix reported $37,750, most of it a self-loan. He began the second-quarter with a balance of a $25,000 loan and added another $11,600 loan in July. He received $1,150 in PAC funding – $500 from AZ Professional Firefighter; $300 from Freeport-McMoran AZ Mining and $350 from Realtors of AZ. Hendrix over the two filing periods spent $21,143, leaving him with $3,461. His spending included $1,146 to Mesa Sign Shop for signs; $8,230 to Grassroots Partners for advertising, $11,973 to Mailing.com for mailings and $667 to Maricopa County Republican Committee for event expenses. DiBernardo reported $18,125 raised over the two filing periods, which included a $5,000 self-loan. Her donations came from Mesa builder Robert Shippy, $5,300; Copper State political consultant Stan Barnes, $500; insurance agent Jacque Metcalf, $5,300 and $250 from software engineer Mark Peterson, who also is Gilbert Mayor Brigette Peterson’s husband. DiBernardo’s operating expenses included $1,186 to Print Smart for signs; $617 to BP Graphics for signs and $6,766 to Shipley Strategies for advertising. Lunt raised $8,598 and spent $3,326. Her donors included Gilbert retiree Nannette Barker, who gave $500; Gilbert homemaker Kellie Walker, $500 and Gilbert self-employed court reporter Carolyn Sullivan, $500;Gilbert builder James Lindblom, $250; former Gilbert Mayor and lobbyist Jenn Daniels, $100 and Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board member Sheila Uggetti, $50. Lunt’s expenses included $316 to Anedot for bank fees; $1,164 to Union Print Shop; $1,679 she reimbursed her-

self for a payment to Union Print Shop and $167 to Rewired for communications. The two winners from the primary will face off against Reese. Reese began the second quarter with $11,367 and raised $19,876 over the two filing periods, which included a $5,000 loan from James Reese. During that time, she spent a total of $2.736 and was left with $28,507. Total to date funding for her campaign included $1,350 in personal and family contributions; $100 from Lynsey Robinson, who lost the Senate race against Petersen in 2020 and lost in a House race in 2018; $1,000 Kao Leon of Texas; $1,000 from Oklahoma Dr. Misty Hsieh; $250 from Gilbert analyst Karen Muir; $100 from U.S. attorney and Gilbert resident Angela Miller; $1,100 from Scottsdale practice administrator Suzanne Sapp-Snurpus and $1,000 from Vail retiree Pamela Grissom. Her expenses so far included $1,140 to Intrinsic Imagery for photos and $758 to Looks Good Printing for signs.

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He was running to catch a ball and his foot dropped down into a hole that had been disguised by grass that covered it, the claim said. “That downward drop caused his momentum to change and his leg to turn, so rather than catching the ball, it struck him on the right side of his face,” according to the claim. Escobar said he immediately heard loud ringing in his ear and felt intense pain in his face. According to the claim, a number of players witnessed the incident and the umpire alerted Cactus Yard staff, who brought ice for his face. The ball had struck Escobar on the right side and fractured multiple bones, including causing a depressed right-sided arch fracture extending into the temporomandibular joint or TMJ, which connects the jawbone to the skull. Escobar, who sustained a concussion, also suffered an acute displaced right lateral orbital rim fracture, acute right anterior and posterolateral maxillary sinus wall fracture and displaced anterior right and inferior orbital floor fracture,

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using in the classroom.” According to the dad of four GPS students, Savvas offers technical capabilities to aid teacher success but he said, “there are very questionable supplemental materials within this office curriculum that are inappropriate and potentially damaging to the developing minds of our students.” Thompson cited two books from that supplemental list,: “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” and “Looking for Alaska.” “‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower,’ this book is about a boy that is sexually abused by his aunt and includes scenes of sex, drugs, multiple incidents of homosexual sex abuse of a minor, pedophilia and bullying,” Thompson said. “‘Looking for Alaska,’ this book is the fourth most banned book in the U.S. because of the extreme sexual content – like three pages dedicated to … promiscuous teenage sex, teenagers watching pornography, masturbation, drugs, profanity, underage drinking and drink-

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the claim said. Escobar, a Marine Corps veteran, said he was told to go to a Veterans Affairs hospital even though it was farther away. On his way to the VA medical facility in Gilbert, Escobar said he vomited due to the severe pain in his head. After he was examined and X-rays were taken, Escobar was advised to seek further treatment from VA doctors. Some of his treatment, however, was outside the system and involved a time-consuming referral process. Escobar received medical care from two separate VA hospitals, a TMJ specialist at a community clinic and Southwest Diagnostic Imaging. The claim said Escobar has suffered from TMJ disorder and headaches from his injuries and continues to go for follow up medical care in and outside of the VA system. Due to his pain, Escobar said he has had to take 40 hours of sick leave from his job at the Department of Homeland Security and when he returned he was placed on desk duty, which was at a different schedule and lower pay.

When he finally returned to full duty, Escobar claimed he was still under duress because of his ongoing pain. “To this day, Mr. Escobar continues to have daily pain and requires ongoing treatment,” the claim said. “Other problems his injuries have caused include the incessant ringing in his ear (and) impairment to his vision.” Escobar claimed he first had numbness to the right side of his jaw and then he experienced “very painful eating” because of the fracture that extended into his TMJ. Escobar also said he began to feel depressed because he was unable to perform daily activities at home or work. A former Marine whose normal activities included softball, hiking, paintball, weight training and mountain bike, Escobar had not been cleared to return to those pursuits, the claim said. Torgersen alleged that had the town properly maintained the baseball diamond, Escobar would not have been injured. “The defendants and or their employees were the only people in a position to

recognize that the hole was there, seeing as how the grass had been allowed to grow enough to cover it,” she said. “In normal usage of a baseball field, players routinely run on direction while staring up into the sky to track the ball. Without being able to look up, no player would ever catch a ball. “Therefore, all players rely on the condition of the field and trust that it is maintained in a way that is conductive to that included use. The Town of Gilbert, Cactus Yards and their employees and/or agents through their negligence in not maintaining the park in a safe manner, allowing the hazardous condition that caused Mr. Escobar’s injures. They are therefore liable for all the resulting damages.” Torgeson said the full extent of Escobar’s damages is not yet known as they are still accruing. The town denied Escobar’s version of events. “Aside from the claim from Mr. Escobar, the Town has not received any complaint or report or otherwise found any evidence of a hole in the outfield of a Cactus Yards ballfield,” Harrison said.

Parent and school board candidate Chad Thompson told the GPS Governing Board last week that the district must improve transparency in the books it uses. (YouTube)

ing and driving, suicide and detailed language describing various sex acts. “These are just a couple of the thousands of supplemental materials available to teachers.” Both books are described as comingof-age stories for teen readers and both have had their fair share of bans and challenges. “The novels specifically referenced by a speaker at the Governing Board meeting on July 26 are not part of the GPS curriculum and are not used in our classrooms,” district spokeswoman Dawn Antestenis said in an email the following day. Thompson said GPS has amazing teachers and he didn’t think they would do anything intentionally to negatively affect pupils or infringe on parental rights. The district did experience an inadvertent use of questionable material in

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petition circulating on change. org is alleging that Higley Unified School District has a “massive security” breach and needs to install entry doors on its campuses that lock. HUSD responded that it has measures in place to keep students and staff safe. “Security is of the utmost importance for Higley Unified School District,” district spokeswoman Teresa Joseph said. “We are concerned as the petition circulating in the community is not accurate,” Joseph continued, adding: “HUSD has spent a substantial amount of capital funds enhancing and remodeling our schools to help ensure the safety of our students and employees.” Gilbert resident Brooke Stark, who started the petition, did not respond to a request for comments. Her petition garnered 197 signatures by last Thursday, just shy of her goal of

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December 2021. Eighth-grade math students at Mesquite Junior High School were handed an assignment by a substitute teacher that included multiple choice questions involving child sexual assault and prostitution. GPS at the time stated it resolved the issue and noted that the assignment was not part of the district’s adopted curriculum or on any approved supplemental materials. Thompson, who has been critical of the board’s decision to close schools and force a mask mandate during the pandemic, is a proponent of parental rights. His campaign platform includes a promise “to be an unwavering voice against the onslaught of politically biased and divisive programs trying to indoctrinate our children.” Thompson also is endorsed by Purple for Parents, a conservative group formed in 2018, touting itself as a vehicle for parents to air their frustrations with teacher strikes, school closures, and the

200 signatures. “Our doors to the building of the classrooms and main entrance are unlocked!” the petition stated. “This leaves a massive security hole in our elementary schools. “Higley District has taken no steps in improving the security, and hasn’t had it updated in eight-plus years! They will not do anything until a certain bond is passed and now making this about money.” Those who signed the petition were in agreement. One woman wrote, “What is being asked is simple to do and could save lives. There is no reason not to.” And another wrote, “Children, teachers and staff need to be protected. Do not let something bad happen in order to take action.” Stark also pointed out in her petition that Gilbert Public Schools has installed buzzered entries at its campuses, which HUSD said it has.

“Our front offices are single-point entry,” Joseph said. “Any visitor, including parents, guests and contractors, must first check-in and provide identification to our front office staff before being buzzed in to the rest of the school.” And, the front offices are equipped with panic buttons that either lock the door or call police or do both, stopping a potential threat from entering the building. The district is planning to begin installing panic buttons that do both functions. Joseph said HUSD also continuously works with the Gilbert and Queen Creek police and fire departments to improve safety and security on the campuses. According to Joseph, HUSD in May began conducting threat vulnerability assessments on all its sites with the local police and fire departments to address any improvements needed. She also said the district is hiring more

security guards. “We are continuously exploring security features that can be added in the future,” she said. Other safety measures already in place are school resource officers, an HUSD safe hotline, security cameras and safety drills. The district last year updated many of the cameras and plans to add or replace more cameras in the upcoming year, Joseph said. Joseph also noted that the $77.2-million bond measure on the November ballot includes 3% funding for safety and security projects such as security cameras, school intercom enhancements and twoway radio upgrade. “Although the proposed bond will help enhance safety and security, HUSD has and will continue to budget and allocate funds towards improving the safety of our schools as this is a priority,” Joseph said.

politicization of K-12 classrooms. “Supplement materials like this and the lack of transparency leaves opportunities for some of these very questionable materials finding their way into the classroom without parental knowledge or consent,” Thompson said “I would think complete transparency would benefit and protect teachers as much as it would students.” He said the district could create a portal for parents to click to see what materials their child’s teacher was planning to use in the upcoming weeks and update throughout the school year. “Everyone, including parents will know exactly what is being taught and what materials are being used,” Thompson said. “This would require minimal effort on the part of teachers and the benefits would be enormous. I encourage this board to find ways to be more transparent with parents so trust can be maintained and even increased.” Board President Lori Wood said she would like for the district to address Thompson’s concern and asked if it

could be presented at the next meeting. Because Thompson’s issue was not on the agenda the board under state law was prohibited from discussing it last week. Superintendent Dr. Shane McCord said he would first like to talk with Assistant Superintendent Dr. Barbara Newman, who oversees teaching and learning, before responding to Wood. The Governing Board on May 3 approved spending $2.7 million to purchase and adopt the materials, which staff said would promote a balance approach to teaching literacy. “When the 7-12 My Perspectives curriculum was adopted, no new novels were approved nor included in the adoption,” Antestenis explained. “Only novels that are currently on the GPS approved novel list are used.” Antestenis said that all GPS curriculum adoptions go through a formal approval process. The process includes review by a committee of teachers, parents, school and district administrators, an evalua-

tion process and pilot implementation, as well as Governing Board meeting presentations and a 90-day public review period as required by law, according to Antestenis. With regard to the use of novels that have already been approved and used for learning, a process is in place where students and families have the opportunity to opt-out of reading a particular novel, Antestenis said. “At that time, the student and family would work with the teacher to identify an alternative novel to ensure it is matched to the learning outcome,” she said. Earlier this year, the state Legislature attempted to do just what Thompson has asked for. A state Senate bill was introduced mandating public and charter schools list on their websites all the materials and activities being used in the classroom for parents to view but the measure failed in the House. Gilbert Republican Sen. Warren Petersen co-sponsored SB 1211.

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Robocalls skyrocket despite federal laws BY DAISY GONZALEZ-PEREZ Cronkite News

ASHINGTON – Federal regulations aimed at blocking robocalls appear to have had some effect over the past year, but robotexts have skyrocketed in their place, according to a recent report from the Arizona Public Interest Research Group. The PIRG report said the number of phone companies that have installed spam-blocking technology since it was required last year by the Federal Communications Commission has quadrupled, and the number of spam robocalls appears to have fallen by 47% in that period. But robocalling overall is little changed in that time – and is actually up slightly in the U.S. and Arizona – while automated text messages nationwide jumped from 1 billion last July to 12 billion in June. In Arizona, robotexts almost tripled since January, to 565 million in June, according to RoboKiller, a spam-blocking

tech company. To experts, this is no surprise at all. “The bad guys are going to find another way to try and get us,” said Teresa Murray, director of the consumer watchdog office for the U.S. Public Interest Research Group. The report released last week by the ArizonaPIRG Education Fund said the number of spam robocalls in the U.S. fell 47% over the last year, from about 2.1 billion a month to 1.1 billion, citing data from YouMail, a robocall blocking firm that tracks robocall traffic. Murray attributes the drop to a sharp uptick in the number of voice providers that have installed STIR/SHAKEN, an FCC-required technology that lets consumers see whether a call is legitimate or not. While the program got off to a relatively slow start, with 536 companies using it as of last June, the number has since increased to 1,932 phone service providers.

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While that has helped, Murray said, more still needs to be done. The report said 1,002 smaller providers have claimed an exemption from the STIR/ SHAKEN requirement and another 3,062 have not installed it or are using their own technology. “People are still getting way too many. YouMail data shows that while overall robocalls have fluctuated over the past year, they have been largely unchanged. It said that robocalls nationally went from 4.2 billion in July 2021 to 4.3 billion in June 2022. “Robocalls are a real challenge for me right now,” said Stephan Viehweg, an Indiana resident who was visiting Washington. “We have two elders in our family that require extra medical care and so we have to take phone calls and when you have new providers, I don’t always know what the phone number is.” YouMail said the number of robocalls to Arizona phones went from 82.6 million last July to 84.4 million in June.

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While robocalls have more or less flattened out under the new regulations, robotexts have exploded over the past year, because the FCC rules do not specifically regulate text messages, the PIRG report said. It’s more than just a nuisance: Those text messages can pose the same threat as the calls of harming consumers through scams. Those can include claims of fake auto warranties, medical or insurance records, package deliveries and more that attempt to steal consumers’ personal information or get them to hand over cash. The FCC has partnered with Arizona and other states to combat robocalls and robotexts. She said, consumers need to keep their guard up. “Scammers are after two things: money or your information,” Murray said. “A lot of smart people are educated and savvy. If they let their guard down they can fall victim to these scams.”

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Gilbert native participates in big wartime exercise BY SPECIALIST 1ST CLASS ZACHARY SCOTT GSN Guest Writer

EARL HARBOR – A 2016 Perry High School graduate and Gilbert native is serving in the U.S. Navy as part of the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC). Lt. j.g. Tyler Courson is a surface warfare officer aboard USS Chafee, currently operating out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. A Navy surface warfare officer is responsible for the operation of Navy ships at sea and the management of various shipboard systems. Courson uses skills and values similar to those learned in Gilbert. “My high school football coach always taught me to do things well, and he would say, ‘If you don’t have time to do it right, you better have time to do it over,’” said Courson. “That principle has stuck with me for a lifetime.” As the world’s largest international

Lt. j.g. Tyler Courson maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring safety at sea and security on the

world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. The theme of RIMPAC 2022 is Capable, Adaptive, Partners. The participating nations and forces exercise a wide range of capabilities and demonstrate the inherent flexibility of maritime forces The training program includes gunnery, missile, anti-submarine and air defense exercises, as well as amphibious, counter-piracy, mine clearance operations, explosive ordnance disposal and diving and salvage operations. “It’s a good experience for the sailors on the ships, and it develops good camaraderie between countries,” said Courson. “It lets us learn all the different ways that the other countries do things and helps us develop our own operations.” Serving in the Navy means Courson is part of a team that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National

Defense Strategy. “The Navy is important to national defense by being forward deployed and projecting power around the world,” said Courson. “We bring something to the table that other countries can’t.” With more than 90 percent of all trade traveling by sea, and 95 percent of the world’s international phone and internet traffic carried through fiber optic cables lying on the ocean floor, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity and security of the United States is directly linked to a strong and ready Navy. According to Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday, four priorities will focus efforts on sailors, readiness, capabilities, and capacity. “For 245 years, in both calm and rough waters, our Navy has stood the watch to protect the homeland, preserve freedom of the seas, and defend our way of life,”

in collaboration with the Department of Defense and museums across America. Here’s a look at next month’s offerings. Unless noted otherwise, registration required for some programs can be made at mcldaz.org/southeast or by calling 602-652-3000. Find the list of participating museums at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. From Aug. 1-Sept. 15, HD SOUTH is raffling a gorgeous antique quilt from the 1920s that was restored by our group of volunteer quilters. Tickets are on sale at the front desk and are $1 each or 6 for $5. The winner will be chosen at random on Sept. 17 and the quilt is on display in the museum lobby.

Vintage Schoolhouse Collection Exhibit July 11-Aug. 22 On display from July 11-August 22, vintage trinkets, tools, and artifacts used in daily school life by both students and teachers, all from HD SOUTH’s private collection. These artifacts have never been on display in one collection. This exhibit includes the whimsical and utilitarian and is part of museum admission.

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D SOUTH will offer a series of informative programs for people of all ages in July. Programs are led by artists, historians, storytellers, botanists and scientists; experts in their field who share their knowledge and skills with our community. Home of the Gilbert Historical Museum and located in the heart of the heritage district at Gilbert and Elliot roads, the building opened as Gilbert Elementary School in 1913. It is the oldest building in Gilbert and is the only one on the National Register of Historical Places. Gilbert Museum is a repository of

artifacts chronicling the town’s rich history, featuring newly remodeled exhibits and interactive displays. Many of the educational programs are free, while some come with a small charge to cover materials. Information: hdsouth.org/calendar. Unless otherwise noted, registration is required for the one-time events at hdsouth.org and there is a $5 fee for non-members. HD SOUTH is joining museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museum initiative, providing free admission to current U.S. military personnel and their families through Labor Day, Sept. 5, 2022. Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families

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Southeast Regional Library sets programs GSN NEWS STAFF

outheast Regional Library offers free programs for people of all ages. To register: 602-652-3000 or mcldaz.org/southeast. Southeast Regional Library is located at 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert, and is open to the public Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Hot Glue Gun Art 10-11 a.m. Aug. 4 Create your own 3-D art with some hot glue and paint. All materials provided. Age group: Adults.

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said Gilday. “The decisions and investments we make this decade will set the maritime balance of power for the rest of this century. We can accept nothing less than success.” “I’m proud I was able to see my team grow through deployment and successfully get through all the operations we needed to,” said Courson. RIMPAC 2022 contributes to the increased interoperability, resiliency and agility needed by the Joint and Combined Force to deter and defeat aggression by major powers across all domains and levels of conflict. As a member of the U.S. Navy, Courson and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes. “Serving means I get to be part of a big brotherhood with my shipmates and be someone that people around me can count on when they need someone,” added Courson.

Town of Gilbert Community Blood Drive 1:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 9 Schedule via donors.Vitalant.org (Code: gilbert) or call 1-877-25-Vital. Age group: Adults.

Teen Crafter Hour 6-7 p.m. Aug. 9 A craft session is open to youngsters 12 to 18. One-on-One Digital Downloads Assistance 10-10:45 a.m. all Wednesdays in August. People needing assistance in learning how to download digital eBooks or audio books can get personalized assistance

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from a library professional. Assistance is limited to questions about digital books and services. Three people per session. Age group: Adults. Bad Art 2:30-3:30 p.m. Aug. 15 Come make wonderfully bad art - the worse the better. All ages are welcome. The worst bad art will get the winner a hideous trophy. For family members of all ages.

Historical Book Club 2-3 p.m. Aug. 16 The book for August will be “The White Queen” by Philippa Gregory. Gregory brings to life the Wars of the Roses. When King Edward IV marries

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Bookends: Adult Fiction Discussion 10:30 a.m.-noon Aug. 23 Adults of all ages read and discuss fiction. The title for this month is “Dear Edward” by Ann Napolitano. Age group: Adults. Junk this Journal 3:30-4:30 p.m. Aug. 13 Get crafty, maybe messy, and definitely have some fun. Materials will be provided. Age group: school age. Mystery Book Discussion 2-3 p.m. Aug. 25 Age: adults.

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Stem Saturday 10:30 a.m.-noon Aug. 13 Local college professors and teachers lead participants through science experiments that will allow kids to make their own ice cream. All supplies will be provided. Ages 6 and up.

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Mr. Donald Franklin “Don” Byrd, 85, of Ruckersville Road, Elberton, GA, husband of 53 years to Ralene Frankie Allred Byrd, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Byrd was born in Marion, NC on June 12, 1937, son of the late Grover Cleveland Byrd and Grace Elizabeth Erwin Byrd. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. Don was owner/operator of Don’s Maintenance, having served the granite industry for many years. Mr. Byrd later worked as a saw operator at Rome Granite Company. He was an avid bowler who was invited to the Professional Bowlers Association many times. Don later loved the game of golf, and spent much of his retirement years volunteering at Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course. In addition to his wife and best friend, Ralene, he is survived by his children: Lynda Byrd, Lonnie Byrd, and Lori Byrd Rose; siblings: Dean Byrd, Larry Byrd, Betty Murray, and Carolyn Thomas; four grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tina Marie Byrd; and siblings: Helen Hoyle, Bob Byrd, Jerry Byrd, Mary Sue Mooneyham, and Carlton Byrd. A visitation celebrating Don’s life will be held on Wednesday, July 27, from 5:007:00p.m. at Berry Funeral Home, 1265 Washington Highway, Elberton, GA 30635. Flowers are accepted and contributions may be made in his memory to T.J. & Friends Cancer Foundation, PO Box 6161, Elberton, GA 30635. Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.berryfh.com. Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton, GA is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mr. Donald Frankin “Don” Byrd.

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Gilbert chef is heading to New Orleans this week to compete in the 18th annual Great American Seafood Cook-off in the hopes of being crowned the King of American Seafood. Nick Farrer, a salesman and culinary consultant at Isabel’s Amor, will compete with counterparts in a competition hosted by the Louisiana Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board in conjunction with the Louisiana Restaurant Association Showcase. The chefs, each representing their home state, will showcase their seafood skills by cooking in front of a live audience and a panel of nationally acclaimed judges. They’ll also interact with celebrity hosts including: Chef Cory Bahr, “Food Network Star” finalist, Food Network “Chopped” champion and a former King of Louisiana Seafood; KLFY TV10’s Gerald Gruenig; and “chef ref” Chef Keith Frentz, another former King of Louisiana Seafood. If Farrer reigns victorious, he will be the first chef from Arizona to win The Great American Seafood Cook-Off. “I’m just going to go have fun and see what happens,” said the Chicago-native. Each chef will have an hour to prepare a dish highlighting the use of domestic seafood, then present their concoction to a panel of judges who score based on presentation, creativity, composition, craftsmanship and flavor. Farrer and his sous-chef, Robert Buturla, hope to wow the judges with a Rocky Point-inspired dish involving mahi-mahi (also known as dorado or dolphinfish) and shrimp. “I had a vision quickly when they told us what we needed to do,” Farrer said. “We immediately practiced as soon as we got the clearance to go. I knew that

Chef Nick Farrer of Isabel’s Amor in Gilbert will be leaving his backyard grill for New Orleans next weekend to compete in a seafood competition. (Special to GSN)

I wanted to do something that comes from the warm water of the California-Mexico area. “We started playing with the flavor profiles that we liked, so roasted pobla-

nos, jalapenos, onions, mangos. It took about 30 minutes and we had the recipe,” he added. Isabel’s Armor, at 1490 E. Williams Field Road, bills itself as “a comfortable,

welcoming and polished Mexican eatery where we serve made-from-scratch dishes alongside a craft cocktail list.” The restaurant is named after Nana Isabel, the matriarch of the Vasquez family whose recipes have fed three generations plus countless neighbors and friends. “Her dishes inspired the opening of the Vasquez’s first restaurant, South Phoenix’s Poncho’s in 1972, and the multi-location, family-friendly and fast-casual Someburros,” it says on its website, calling her recipes “the centerpoint of every celebration and happy occasion.” Although one hour may seem like very little time to create a show-stopping dish, Buturla said that it’s actually plenty for Farrer. “We can do this blindfolded,” Farrer said. The 45-year-old chef is no stranger to competition. As a former professional baseball player with more than 20 years of corporate America sales experience under his belt, Farrer is “ready to compete fiercely” and sell his dish to the judges. But what’s really giving Farrer an advantage against the clock and the other chefs is his experience on the Food Network. While Farrer is a salesman and not technically a chef, his experience as a culinary consultant for Isabel’s Amor since the inception of its menu in 2013 has landed him three appearances on Food Network’s “Guy’s Grocery Games,” two of which he won under the watchful eye of famed chef Guy Fieri. “In ‘Guy’s Grocery Games,’ you have no idea what you’re doing, there’s 100 cameras, 1,000 lights and you just stand

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there in front of the biggest star to have ever existed on the Food Network and he goes, ‘Make me something that you would make if people came over for a football game,” Farrer explained. He added that it’s just not one dish Fieri asks of contests, but rather “five dishes and do it for under $25 and you have this single bag to shop in.” Farrer anticipates The Great American Seafood Cook-Off to be easier than “Guy’s Grocery Games” because the chefs won’t be running around like chickens with their heads cut off. Rather than having half an hour to make his meal, Farrer has twice the amount of time, was able to practice beforehand, can mail in all of his ingredients and has much more equipment available. Since winning and being invited to so many cooking competitions, Farrer’s friends and family have continuously been asking him when he’s cooking full-time. His answer is that he won’t. At least, for now. “Eventually, I think there may be a point where I have to make a decision,” Farrer said. Farrer’s brand of hot sauce, “Southside Sauces,” and his YouTube channel, “The South Chicago Chef,” fulfill his love for cooking.

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Gilbert kids star in Limelight’s returning ‘Joseph’ BY KATY SPRINGER GetOut Contributor

hen Limelight Performing Arts in Gilbert produced “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” in 2016, the show earned a slew of honors including the National Youth Arts award for “Outstanding Production.” Six years later, the theater is reprising the show. The musical will be on stage at the Mesa Arts Center and will feature an epic cast of nearly 50 performers ages 6-21 – including 17 kids and teens from Gilbert. Set in biblical-era Canaan and Egypt, “Joseph” brings the age-old story of Jacob and his sons to vibrant new life. When Jacob gives Joseph a magnificent coat of many colors, his 11 brothers become so consumed with jealousy they sell him into slavery in Egypt. But because of Joseph’s prophetic gift for interpreting dreams, he ascends from lowly house slave to Pharaoh’s key advisor – and soon redeems the brothers who betrayed him. Despite its weighty themes, the production is upbeat, light-hearted and full of comic relief. It features colorful characters and costumes, modern choreography and a range of music and dance styles – from a country-western hoedown and calypso to bubble-gum pop and a Pharaoh who sings Elvis. “It’s colorful, inspiring and so funny,” said Limelight’s artistic director, Emma England, who, along with Marie South, is directing the show. Ava Chiappetta, 13, is having a great time with her role. “There are lots of hilarious moments that the audience will love,” the Gilbert girl said. “Being in the ensemble gives you an opportunity to be in multiple numbers throughout the show,” she said. Catherine Curtis, 17, also is part of the

Gilbert students who appear in Limelight Performing Arts’ presentation of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” include, from left: Amy Dubin, Catherine Curtis, Mia Mcfarland, Clair Willes, Jordan Gingell, Meredith Woodward, Zach Willes, Paige Erdmann, Violet Mclennan, Adele Simone, Liam Delgado, and Kaitlyn. (David Minton/GetOut Staff Photographer) ensemble. “One of the hardest things in the show for me is the dancing,” she said. “It’s not my strong suit, but it is something I’m trying to get better at and this show has the perfect opportunity.” Added Liam Delgado, 19, who plays the role of Jacob’s second son, Simeon. “The hardest part is the song ‘Joseph’s Dreams’ because the brothers have a dance break that is challenging because it is very fast.” The 90-minute production indeed is demanding, as every word in the musical is sung, every scene is choreographed, and every performer plays a key part in bringing the story together. “The ensemble is central to this production,” said South. “Most productions rely on a couple of leads to carry the show, but ‘Joseph’ isn’t like that. Every person on stage is important to the story, and that means every one of our performers needs to be a true triple threat.” Liam said, “I wanted to participate in this show because it has actually been a childhood favorite,”

Added Zach Wiles, 16: “I love being in musicals, and this musical has always been a family favorite. Getting to do it with my two older sisters who are leaving for college soon has been an amazing experience.” Mia McFarland, 17, was part of the children’s choir when Limelight staged “Joseph” in 2016. This time around, she’s one of the narrators and enjoys the opportunity to hone her craft. “My favorite part about the rehearsal process is getting to work with my friends and put together a show while also making fun memories,” she said. Zach feels the same way. “The thing I’ve enjoyed most about this musical is the connection that’s been created between the brothers. It feels like real brothers,” he said. “It’s so much fun to be at rehearsal because it’s so much fun to hang out with them!” The directing team and cast are fine-tuning every aspect of the production. “We threaded color through every aspect of this show,” said South. “For exam-

ple, many of our set pieces look beige on the surface, but they’re lit from within and bring out that technicolor quality when we turn the lights on.” They all are eagerly anticipating opening night – though they’re split on what the audience will enjoy most. Mia said, “I think the audience will like the dancers the most. They work really hard to make the dances look clean and it will look amazing when it is put on stage.” Catherine added, “Andrew Lloyd Webber is well known for all the musicals he’s made, and this is another amazing show. The songs are catchy and fun and get stuck in my head way too much.” No production of “Joseph” would be complete without a Children’s Choir. “I love singing and dancing and being on stage with my friends,” said 8-yearold Gabriella Montufar. “With the Children’s Choir, it’s like we are the background singers and dancers who react to the story and make it so other kids can understand, too.” The choir pops in and out of the world and story of “Joseph,” singing along and adding new layers to every scene and song. “At the heart of this show is a powerful message of love and unity that will resonate with children and adults,” said England. “The cast’s hard work and incredible passion will be evident in the top-notch quality of this performance.” Gilbert children and teens in the cast include: Ava Chiappetta, 13; Catherine Curtis, 17; Liam Delgado, 19; Amy Dubin, 18; Paige Erdmann, 15; Jordan Gingell, 17; Kali Kappes, 7; Mia McFarland, 17; Dominic Montufar, 6; Gabriela Montufar, 8; Addison Roundy, 13; Adele Simone, 16; Kaitlyn Woodward, 16; Meredith Woodward, 18; Claire Willes, 19; Emma

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Willes, 21; and Zach Willes, 16. Tickets for “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” are $16 plus box office fees and are available at the Mesa Arts Center box office, at MesaArtsCenter.com keyword “technicolor,” or by visiting ll-pa.org. Group discounts are available.

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• Same Day Service • On-Site Repairs • Servicing All Major Brands • Quality Guaranteed

Air Conditioning/Heating

Diabetic Test Strips by the box, unused. Any type or brand. Will pay top dollar. Call Pat 480-323-8846

Broken Springs Replaced Nights/Weekends Bonded/Insured 480-251-8610

We Also Buy, Sell & Trade Used Appliances Working or Not

Not a licensed contractor

480-659-1400 Licensed & Insured 40 Years Serving the Central Valley

Land/Acreage/ Lots 8.25 acres for sale. Can be split into 2 acre lots. Snowflake, AZ-in city limits. Perk test needed. Zoned residential/agricultural. Parcel #20246013E, roll # 32818. $43k for all. MLS 231323 TBD Call 928-587-2021 or 928-587-6424 WE’RE ALWAYS HERE TO SERVE YOUR CLASSIFIED NEEDS

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Real Estate for Sale Manufactured Homes Brand New 12X33 Champion Park Model 1B/1B, With 6' Covered Porch, Awning, Skirting, Concrete Drive, on Shiprock RV Resort (#43), a 55+ Community in Apache Junction, AZ, Cent A/C, 10x12 Shed, W/D Hkups, Laminate Flooring, SS Appliances, Walk in Shwr & Much More. Annual rent $5100/yr inc Wired Internet. $74,999 CALL 480-228-7786 or EMAIL: HomeSales@KeithManagement.com or visit our website: AZRVResorts.net

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FREE Service Call (with repair) • Second Opinion HERE IS SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE OUR 40 YEARS IN BUSINESS

SINCE 1982 ROC #C39-312643

www.BrewersAC.com

QUALITY, VALUE and a GREAT PRICE!

Lifetime Warranty on Workmanship New 3-Ton 14 SEER AC Systems Only $5,995 INSTALLED! New Trane Air Conditioners NO INTEREST FINANCING - 60 MONTHS!

PlumbSmart Plumbing

Block Fence * Gates

“No Job Too Small Man!”

Ahwatukee Resident/ References/ Insured/ Not a Licensed Contractor

Lowest Prices * 30Call YrsBruce Exp at 602.670.7038 Call Bruce at 602.670.7038 Resident/ References/ Insured/ NotResident a Licensed Contractor Call Ahwatukee Bruce at 602.670.7038 Ahwatukee / References Serving Entire Valley Ahwatukee Resident/ References/ Insured/ Not a Licensed Contractor

2010, 2011 2012, 2013, 2014

Air Duct Cleaning

Air Duct Cleaning & Dryer Vents BY JOHN

★ 30+ Years HVAC Experience ★ Disinfected & Sanitized With Every Job

(480) 912-0881 – Licensed & Insured

Small Man!” 2014

Insured / NotCall a Licensed BruceContractor at 602.670.7038

2010, 2011 2012, 2013, 2014

Ahwatukee Resident/ References/ Insured/ Not a Licensed Contractor

YOU’LL LIKE US - THE BEST!

Electrical Services

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HONESTY • INTEGRITY • QUALITY

• Serving Arizona Since 2005 •

480-405-7588

✔ Kitchens ✔ Bathrooms 2010, 2011 2012,And 2013, “No JobMore! Too

Since 1999 Affordable, Quality Work

Over 1,000 Five-Star Heating & Air Google Reviews ★★★★★

Bonded/Insured • ROC #289252

✔ Carpentry

Job Too Marks the Spot for“No ALL Your Handyman Needs! ✔ Decks Painting • Flooring • Electrical Small “No Job Too Man!” Plumbing • Drywall • Carpentry ✔ Tile Small Man!” Decks • Tile • More!

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REG. $119

480-725-3511

Marks the Spot for ALL Your Handyman Needs! Painting • Flooring • Electrical Handyman Plumbing • Drywall • Carpentry Decks • Tile • More!

Marks the Spot for ALL Your Handyman Needs! Marks the Spot for ALL•Your Handyman Needs! ✔ Painting Painting Flooring • Electrical Job Too ✔“No Water Painting • Flooring • Electrical Plumbing • Drywall • Carpentry Small Man!” Heaters • Carpentry Decks • Tile • More! Concrete & Masonry Plumbing • Drywall ✔ Electrical Quality Work Since 1999 Decks •Affo Tile • More! rdable, 2010, 2011 ✔ Plumbing 2012, 2013, 2014 Call Bruce at 602.670.7038 ✔ Drywall

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We are offering 40 OFF our Brewer’s Deluxe 20 point Tune up $

East Valley/ Ahwatukee

DO YOU OFFER Lessons & Tutoring? Children need your help! Place your ad today Contact us: class@ timeslocalmedia. com or Call 480-898-6465

• Panel Changes and Repairs • Installation of Ceiling Fans • Switches/Outlets • Home Remodel

ALL RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL Call Jim Endres 480.282.7932

• Furniture • Appliances • Mattresses • Televisions • Garage Clean-Out • Construction Debris

• Old Paint & Chems. • Yard Waste • Concrete Slab • Remodeling Debris • Old Tires

Over 28 Years Experience • ROC #246019 Bonded/Insured

Glass/Mirror

GLASS, MIRRORS, SHOWER DOORS

Family Owned with 50 years' EXPERIENCE. Shower and tub enclosures, Framed, Frameless or Custom Doors, We also install insulated glass, mirrored closet doors, window glass, mirrors, patio doors, glass table protectors. If it’s glass, we can help you. QUALITY SERVICE at Competitive Prices. FREE Estimates

WESLEY'S GLASS & MIRROR Call 480-306-5113 wesleysglass.com SERVICING THE ENTIRE VALLEY

Your Ad can go ONLINE ANY Day! Call to place your ad online! Classifieds 480-898-6465

Home Improvement

K HOME SERVICES “For all your Home Exterior Needs”

Roger Kretz 480.233.0336

rogerkretz@yahoo.com 25+ Years of Customer Services

• Leaky Roof Repairs • Tile Repairs • Painting • Flat Roof Coating • Wood Repair • Doors & Windows

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Home Improvement

Landscape/Maintenance

General Contracting, Inc. Licensed • Bonded • Insured • ROC118198

One Call, We Do It All! 602-339-4766

Irrigation Repair Services Inc. Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Specializing in Controllers, Valves, Sprinklers, Landscape Lighting, P.V.C. & Poly Drip Systems

Owner Does All Work, All Honey-Do Lists All Remodeling, Additions, Kitchen, Bath, Patio Covers, Garage, Sheds, Windows, Doors, Drywall & Roofing Repairs, Painting, All Plumbing, Electrical, Concrete, Block, Stucco, Stack Stone, All Flooring, Wood, Tile, Carpet, Welding, Gates, Fences, All Repairs.

Free Estimates with Pride & Prompt Service!

CALL US TODAY! ROC# 256752

Interior/Exterior Painting 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

We Are State Licensed and Reliable!

Free Estimates • Senior Discounts

azirrigation.com

480-338-4011

Cutting Edge LLC • ROC 281671

ALL Pro

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S E R V I C E

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Prepare for Monsoon Season! LANDSCAPING, TREES & MAINTENANCE

Tree Trimming • Tree Removal Stump Grinding Storm Damage • Bushes/Shrubs Yard Clean-up Commercial and Residential PMB 435 • 2733 N. Power Rd. • Suite 102 • Mesa dennis@allprotrees.com

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PPebbleOcracking, O L Plaster R Epeeling, P ARebar IR

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Call Juan at

480-720-3840 Not a licensed contractor.

Interior & Exterior Residential/Commercial Free Estimates Drywall Repairs Senior Discounts References Available

— Call Jason —

Quality Pool Service, That is Priceless! Weekly WeeklyServices Services

Netting • Brushing • Emptying Baskets Netting ● Brushing ● Emptying Baskets Equipment Check • Water Testing Equipment Check ● Water Testing

Other Services

Plumbing

Other Services Pump/Motor Repair & Replacement Pump/Motor Repair & Replacement Sand/Water Change • Repairs • Acid Wash Sand/Water Repairs ●&Acid Wash HandrailsChange • Filter ●Cleaning Repair ● Filter Cleaning & Repair PoolHandrails Tile Cleaning • Green Pool Clean Up PoolAngela Tile Cleaning ● GreenClark, Pool Clean UpClark Owners: Clark, Chelsea & Homer HYDROJETTING

480-477-8842

SEWER CABLE COMPREHENSIVE, FULL-SERVICE PLUMBING COMPANY

Voted #1

Insured/Bonded Free Estimates

showing, Pool Light out? I CAN HELP!

ROC#309706

East Valley PAINTERS Landscape/Maintenance

Classifieds: 480-898-6465

(602) 502-1655

Dunn Edwards Quality Paint Small Stucco/Drywall Repairs

Juan Hernandez

Pavers • Concrete • Water Features • Sprinkler Repair

PAINTING

HOME IMPROVEMENT & PAINTING

Pool Service / Repair

Call for our 3 Month Trial Special!

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Painting

480.654.5600

Drain Cleaning Experts, water heaters, disposals, water & sewer lines repaired/replaced & remodels. Rapid Response. If water runs through it we do it! 602-663-8432

Painting

480.721.4146

Irrigation

• Sprinkler/Drip Repairs • New Installs Poly/PVC • Same Day Service ARRANTY 5 -YEAR PART W

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Plumbing

480-489-0713 • lizardpools.com Owners: Angela Clark, Chelsea Clark, & Homer Clark ROC 303766

ROC 303766 ● 480-489-0713 lizardpools.com Remodeling

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We Beat Competitors Prices & Quality Free Estimates! Home of the 10-Year Warranty!

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www.eastvalleypainters.com Family Owned & Operated

Now Accepting all major credit cards

Bonded/Insured • ROC#153131

20+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED ROC 3297740

PLUMBERS CHARGE TOO MUCH! FREE Service Calls + FREE Estimates Water Heaters Installed - $999 Unclog Drains - $49

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All Water Purification Systems Voted #1 Plumber 3 Years In A Row OVER 1,000 5-STAR REVIEWS

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Bonded/Insured • ROC #223709

480-405-7099

Your best choice for shower walls & floor installation with all kind of materials like wood, laminate & more. 10 YEARS EXPERIENCE | RESPONSIBLE | QUICK RESPONSE

FREE ESTIMATES • COMPETITIVE RATES 602-363-2655 | fredydelacruzluis@icloud.com *NOT A LICENSED CONTRACTOR

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Roofing

PHILLIPS

ROOFING LLC COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL

Family Owned and Operated 43 Years Experience in Arizona

Tiles, shingles, flat, repairs & new work Free Estimates • Ahwatukee Resident Over 30 yrs. Experience

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Licensed/Bonded/Insured • ROC #236099

New Roofs, Repairs, Coatings, Flat Roof, Hot Mopping & Patching & Total Rubber Roof Systems

480-706-1453

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FREE ESTIMATES & MONSOON SPECIALS

Free Estimates Monday through Saturday Licensed 2006 ROC 223367 Bonded Insured

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10% Discount for Ahwatukee Residents 100% NO Leak Guarantee Re-Roof & Roofing Repairs Tile, Shingles & Flat Roof

MonsoonRooﬁngInc.com Licensed – Bonded – Insured – ROC187561

SAME DAY SERVICE 30 Years Experience References Available

Licensed Bonded Insured ROC 286561

Senior & Military Discounts

623-522-9322

aOver 30 Years of Experience

Premier Tile, Shingle & Foam Roofer!

480-446-7663 FREE Estimates • Credit Cards OK www.spencer4hireroofing.com ROC#244850 | Insured | Bonded

Most service advertisers have an ROC# or "Not a licensed contractor" in their ad, this is in accordance to the AZ state law. Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC): The advertising requirements of the statute does not prevent anyone from placing an ad in the yellow pages, on business cards, or on flyers. What it does require under A.R.S. §321 1 2 1 A 1 4 ( c ) www.azleg.gov/ars/32/01165.htm is that the advertising party, if not properly licensed as a contractor, disclose that fact on any form of advertising to the public by including the words "not a licensed contractor" in the advertisement.

aFamily Operated by 3 Generations of Roofers!

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Place a Birth, Anniversary, Wedding Announcement, In Memoriam, Obituary or any life event in this paper today! Call us for details.

HEAT CAN KILL. Bring your pets indoors during summer heat.

Again, this requirement is intended to make sure that the consumer is made aware of the unlicensed status of the individual or company. Contractors who advertise and do not disclose their unlicensed status are not eligible for the handyman's exception. Reference: http://www.azroc.gov/invest/licensed_by_la w.html

As a consumer, being aware of the law is for your protection. You can check a business's ROC status at: http://www.azroc.gov/

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come experience the

essentials collection

The Essentials Collection by Copenhagen, a dynamic compilation of ever changing merchandise from current and new manufacturers around the world. Quality products of good design and exceptionally strong value offered every single day. No waiting for any special promotions! In fact, Essentials are so aggressively priced that these items are excluded from any other Copenhagen or manufacturer sponsored promotion. These specially priced items are only available in select finishes and quantities may be limited, so hurry in for best selection. Essentials... great design, excellent quality and exceptional value.

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With the unprecedented demand for quality home furnishings, we’ve all experienced supply chain issues of late. Yet Copenhagen has been building inventory of our Essentials Collection, assuring you of a great selection ready for delivery, here and now. Below, you’ll find examples from our Living Essentials, all of which are currently in stock and ready for delivery.

The Sigma chair is elegant, contemporary and perfect for any stylish interior. Available in leather in your choice of white, light grey, anthracite or brown.

The Tanya sectional by Incanto Italy is quality through and through. Luxurious top-grain leather everywhere and adjustable shoulder supports make this sectional exceptionally comfortable. Available in either grey or taupe and left or right configuration. $5180 $

3995

$1399 $

Our Tri bedroom. A truly unique statement of clean design. Beautifully angled grain in grey veneers, adds a touch of class, while black accents make for a modern and timeless look.

Night Stand $ Reg. $699 Queen bed $ Reg. $1415

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Our Everett occasional table in natural walnut is all about quality and style. Fine details include rounded edges on a top which floats over a very attractive base and features two practical storage drawers. 47” x 24” x 16” h. mattress sold separately

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High chest and double dresser also available.

599 since

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PHOENIX 1701 E. Camelback 602-266-8060 SCOTTSDALE 15804 N. Scottsdale Rd. (South of Bell) 480-367-6401 GILBERT 2000 S. Santan Village Pkwy. 480-838-3080 HOURS: PHOENIX Mon-Sat: 9am-6pm, Sundays: Noon-5pm SCOTTSDALE & GILBERT Mon-Fri: 10am-7pm, Saturdays: 10am-6pm, Sundays: Noon-5pm Shop online at

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Please note: All products advertised are in stock at the time of this advertisement. Essentials items are at the lowest possible price and excluded from any other promotion. All items are subject to prior sale and quantities may be limited. Deliveries are made according to available time slots in your delivery area. Please see your nearest location for full details. Higher prices shown are for comparison purposes only and based upon what our market experience suggests an item should sell for. No sale may have occurred at these prices.