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and Gilbert wanted to sell to help fund its $85-million public safety training facility didn’t get off the auction block. Town Council recently rejected the sole bid of $6.5 million for 36.6-acres at the northeast corner of Germann and Mustang roads, which went to auction on Sept. 17. “It was way, way too low,” Vice Mayor Eddie Cook said. “The appraised value was over $9 million. And another thing, when the town bought that property, they paid over $14 million. We paid really more than we should have.” Town spokeswoman Jennifer Harrison said staff will continue to monitor the mar-

ket and provide a recommendation on when to re-bid the parcel. “We are going to wait a year and try again,” said Cook, acknowledging that another auction with low bids could force the town’s hand. “We won’t get those funds, so the other question is how long are we going to hold off the public training facility,” Cook said. “It’s a two-year project so we are counting on the sale of the property to help offset the cost of the public training facility.” He said the town does have a fairly healthy contingency fund it can turn to. Construction of the training facility, adjacent to Desert Sky Park, began in May and is expected to be completed in spring 2021. Voters in 2018 approved a $65.3 mil-

lion bond for the project with the remaining $19.6 million to be funded by the town. “But maybe we have to also sharpen our pencils a little bit with our builders and maybe do a possible renegotiation of the construction costs,” Cook said. “I think everything is negotiable at the end of the day.” He said there were three to four developers who attended the pre-bid meeting on the land and he didn’t know why they didn’t submit a bid. Artis U.S. Holdings ll, a Delaware corporation was the only registered bidder. The market value of the land zoned light industrial is $9.4 million, which is good for

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ore goodies are coming to Gilbert’s largest park as the town kicked off construction to finish the first phase of its 272-acre playground at the southwest corner of Queen Creek and Higley roads. Phase 1B construction began last Monday, two days after the grand opening of phase IA featuring amenities like a 4,000-square-foot splash pad, seven slides and a zip-line. Both phases occupy 30-acres on the site in south Gilbert. Phase 1B will include a 7.5-acre fishing lake, an amphitheater, a 10-acre event lawn, 16 pickleball courts, six tennis courts, two basketball courts and six sand volleyball courts. The expected completion date for that project is fall 2020, according to town spokeswoman Jennifer Harrison said. The Town Council, at the Sept. 19 meeting, approved an $18.2 million construction contraction with Haydon Building

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Thousands of people turned out last weekend for the grand opening at the new regional park in south Gilbert. More photos on page 6. (Kimberly Carrillo/GSN Staff Photographer)

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t was deemed the 2019 Employer of Choice by the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and if you’re looking for a job, you can get a chance to see why. Gilbert Public Schools is hoping to attract dozens of new employees to an array of more than 200 jobs and has scheduled an employment fair 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, in The Commons at Highland High School, 4301 E. Guadalupe Road, Gilbert. It wasn’t only the Chamber that considers GPS a top employer. It also was voted by Gilbert Sun News readers as the best place to work in this year’s Best of Gilbert poll. “We reward and celebrate all of our incredible staff by offering a wide range of initiatives for all staff, including teachers, administrators and support staff,” the district said. That includes a competitive benefits package, matching contributions to a retirement fund, a program promoting staff health and wellness, professional growth and development opportunities, discounted preschool childcare and before- and after-school childcare and

financial wellness seminars, the district says. While a recent survey called attention to the more than 1,400 teaching vacancies in Arizona, GPS is largely unscarred by that shortage. The district is seeking to fill only four teaching positions, according to its website. But it’s also recruiting for paraprofessionals, bus drivers and nutrition workers – all for jobs, both part-time and fulltime, in the current school year. The district’s website shows that the two biggest categories of jobs it’s seeking to fill are under special services – with 86 vacancies – and coaches, with 43 empty slots. The special services vacancies involve jobs like auditorium coordinator, instruction assistant and paraprofessional specialists, assistants and technicians to service in a wide range of programs assisting teachers and helping to run various after- and before-school programs. Some of those programs involve working with special needs students. Coaches are needed for a number of GPS high school and junior high athletic

programs, although at least also in that category is Campo Verde’s search for an accompanist for its music program. Among the 19 support staff positions ,the district is seeking to fill are jobs such as security and crossing guards as well as site and activities coordinators. The pay for all these jobs varies greatly, ranging from a minimum hourly wage to as much as $102,000 for the only administrative vacancy – director of transportation. In most if not all cases, successful candidates will need to pass a criminal background check as well as the standard review of past employment. And many involve more activity than just sitting behind a desk. For example, the job of paraprofessional specialist supervising and providing instruction to severely and moderately disabled students under a certified teacher’s supervision involves “20 percent sitting, 40 percent walking and 40 percent standing.” People who want to check out what’s available before hitting the GPS job fair should go to gilbertschools.net/employment.

Gilbert lawyer in running for county attorney

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ormer Mesa City Prosecutor and Gilbert resident Jon Eliason – who championed an effort to test a backlog of untested rape kits – is one of eight candidates seeking to fill the remainder of former Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery’s term. Montgomery was recently appointed to the Arizona Supreme Court by Gov. Doug Ducey, creating an opening that will be filled by an election in 2020. Eliason has extensive experience in several different facets of the criminal justice system and is the only candidate from the East Valley, but he also faces a strong field of candidates for the interim post. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will decide on a replacement after a seven-member committee was appointed by the board reviews the applicants and makes a recommendation by Oct. 1. Eliason’s challengers include Rachel Mitchell, a longtime sex crimes prosecutor who was handpicked by Montgom-

Jon Eliason ery to serve as his chief deputy and to run the office until the board selects a replacement to serve out his term. Mitchell was thrust into the national spotlight last year when she was chosen by the U.S Senate Judiciary Committee

to cross-examine Christine Blasey Ford, the California psychology professor who alleged that U.S Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh had attempted to sexually assault her at a house party during the early 1980s. Despite strenuous objections, Kavanaugh eventually was confirmed. Other applicants squaring off against Mitchell and Eliason include former legislator John Kaites; former Corporation Commission and U.S. Senate candidate Rodney Glassman; longtime deputy County Attorney Gina Godbehere of Goodyear, CEO and co-founder of Speak Up, Stand Up, Save a Life; former deputy county attorney Allister Adel; Chris DeRose, a former assistant attorney general who served as interim Maricopa County clerk of courts; and Lacy Cooper, general crimes section chief for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Phoenix. All candidates must be registered Republicans to qualify because Montgomery is a Republican. Eliason served as Mesa City Prosecu-

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Welcoming a big, new amenity KIMBERLY CARRILLO/GSN STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

To the delight of thousands, Gilbert officials formally opened the new regional park Sept. 21 with a really grand opening that included a variety of activities. Some of the attendees included 1) little Raelyn Inclan, who played with some of the bubbles brought to the site by the Bubble Maniacs; Jeff Crane, who brought T shirts to promote his upcoming water park,The Strand@Gilbert;; 3) town Planning Manager Ava Curto and Gilbert Police Chief Michael Soelberg; 4) The Town Council, which gathered for the ceremonial ribbon cutting; 5) numerous people who enjoyed the park's stunning playground; and 6) Eli and Jacob Lockmer who took a chance on winning a prize.

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Report says Gilbert could do better with parks BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

ust 30 percent of Gilbert’s residents are within a 10-minute walk to a public park – lower than the national average of 54 percent, according to The Trust for Public Land. The nonprofit group mapped park access in 14,000 cities and towns across the country, ranking the 100 largest U.S. municipalities in its report released annually since 2012. Currently across the country, 100 million people aren’t within a 10-minute to a park, according to the trust. “It’s really important for all municipalities to understand the importance of parks,” Trust spokeswoman Joanna Fisher said. “Parks are really important and integral to a community. They provide outdoor recreation and a place for the community to get together.” They also provide access to recreational opportunities, increase property values, spur local economies, combat crime and protect communities from environmental impact, experts have noted. However, despite encompassing 253,548 residents, Gilbert did not re-

ceive a ranking because it is the only municipality where the vast majority of park systems comprise of mostly HOA parks, according to Fisher. “Gilbert is in a unique situation because many of the parks are not included in the data because they are HOA parks and so are not public data,” Fisher said. “Most of the cities in ParkScore do have some HOA parks, but only in Gilbert is it in the majority. “The data is only for what is managed by the local municipal government so it doesn’t show a complete picture of Gilbert’s parks. That is why we don’t rank it.” Gilbert and Indiana’s Fort Wayne and Indianapolis are the only three large-size municipalities not ranked in the report. Six cities in Arizona were ranked – Scottsdale, 41; Phoenix, 56, Chandler, 69; Glendale, 70; Tucson, 78 and Mesa, 95. Although Gilbert isn’t ranked and can’t be compared with other municipalities, the report gives residents a general idea of where the town stands with park assets. “We want to be able to show something about Gilbert and its park system and allow people to see where the parks

are located,” Fisher said. “We work to make the data that is available visible to as many people as possible.” The trust counts Gilbert's 35 parks, and includes the 115-acre Desert Sky Park and the 272-acre Regional Park. The latter opened last week and Desert Sky is slated to open on Nov. 6. Town Parks and Recreation Director Robert Carmona said Gilbert took into account HOA parks when studying future park development in the community. Gilbert requires developers to provide neighborhood parks within all master-planned communities. The master plan highlights several key areas of future projects to meet the identified needs in Gilbert, Carmona added. The 10-year master plan was adopted in 2014. The long-term capital improvement project list includes continued development of Gilbert Regional Park as well as Desert Sky, Freestone, Crossroads, Nichols, McQueen and Hetchler parks, according to Carmona. “The town has over 700-acres of undeveloped parkland, which provides a lot of opportunity for a growing community such as Gilbert,” Carmona said. “As the

parks-and-trails system continues planning and development, the town is focusing on creating a system of connected corridors with safe and easy access to our thriving park system.” In the master plan, Gilbert compared its park inventory – public and HOA – against similar sized-communities, like Scottsdale and Chandler. It concluded the town had more park acreage per 1,000 residents than most of those benchmark communities. Carmona said the number of HOA parks in Gilbert accounts for almost 1,000 acres of additional parks and open space. He did not have available the exact number of HOA parks in town. The 2014 plan stated Gilbert’s total park acres exceeded the lowest benchmark and that in 2030 at buildout, the town would need an additional 129 total acres of park to sustain this standard. The trust reported Gilbert uses just 3 percent of its public land for parks and recreation and that opening schoolyards to the public could significantly increase people’s park access. Public school districts are among the

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he developer of a $60-million water park in Gilbert recently released additional renderings of the project. The Strand @ Gilbert is expected to open in summer 2021 adjacent to Gilbert Regional Park near Queen Creek and Higley roads. The 25-acre project is being built on town land in a publicprivate partnership. A detailed timeline for the project is not being released at this time, according to Jeff Crane, interim president for The Strand@Gilbert. Town Council in February awarded the contract to Gilbert resident John McLaughlin, who proposed a state-ofthe-art project. The skills-based water sports complex features a surf lagoon, cable wakeboarding lagoon and an inflatable aqua course lagoon. Other compatible amenities will include rentable cabanas, restaurants, equipment rentals and a wedding venue,

according to the company. Town staff worked 18 months behind closed doors negotiating with The Strand to bring the water park to Gilbert at no cost to the taxpayers. The Strand will need to bring its own water supply. Under the 50-year lease agreement, The Strand will pay an annual rent of $253,191 to Gilbert for use of the land. The town also will receive a 3-percent cut still a long way off from becoming a reality but developers of the Strand@Gilbert water park released the latestv renderings of of the water park’s rev- It's what it might look like when it opens in two years. (Town of Gilbert) enue over $2 million, which is estimated between $450,000 and $750,000 annually, costs associated with the town’s ameni- staff said the project will create 180 jobs according to town staff. These funds are ties at the regional park. and have a $317-million economic imexpected to help offset the maintenance At the time the deal was approved, pact.

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largest landowners in almost every city and town across the United States. If they were to open their schoolyards to the public during non-school times, it has the potential of solving park access for at least 19.6 million people, according to the trust. Of the approximately 100,000 public schools in the country, only 10 percent of schools provide the general public with formal access to schoolyard sites. If Gilbert had some sort of intergov-

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ernmental agreement with the town’s two school districts – Gilbert Public Schools and Higley Unified School District, an additional 32,446 people could be served, the trust said. As it stands, 177,810 residents in town are outside a 10-minute walk to a park. “In terms of the IGA with the school districts, the challenges with open playground access are more associated with the safety, risk, management and maintenance of shared playgrounds which are open to the public and unsupervised,” Carmona said, adding:

“The town does have an IGA in place with the school districts for shared usage of facilities such as classroom space, athletic fields, gyms and trails.” According to spokeswomen from Higley and Gilbert school districts, the public can rent their facilities and fields when they are not in use. Gilbert school district has facilities rental department that works with any requests to use its facilities outside of school hours, according to spokeswoman Dawn Antestenis. Higley fields and facilities are open to

community use through the Community Education Department’s rental program, including tennis courts and indoor facilities, according to district spokeswoman Michelle Reese. “The fields are frequently used on the weekends and evenings when campus activities are not taking place,” she said. “They are rented by many local youth and adult sports programs, including soccer, baseball and football.” Fisher said it’s doable for a community to achieve a 100-percent park accessibility for its residents.

Gilbert Council OKs controversial apartment plan BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

ilbert Town Council unanimously gave thumbs-up to a 276-unit apartment complex on 15-acres near Recker and Williams Field roads despite concerns from some nearby residents. Continental Properties requested a minor general plan amendment and rezone on the land located within Cooley Station, a 738-acre, large masterplanned development with over 1,500 homes at build-out. Springs at Cooley Station consists of 10 buildings, two- and three-story tall offering a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. A 4,000-square-foot clubhouse also is envisioned. Vehicle access would be from both Williams Field Road and Haskell Street. The complex would not be gated and about 45 percent of the acreage would be open space with several common landscape areas and green space around the buildings. The land is currently zoned Gateway Village Center, which allows for mixed uses such as retail, offices, entertainment and high-density multi-family residential and loft units. “If we were told there would be a three-story apartment building in front of our home, we would have never purchased here,” said Ariel Jeter, who bought her house in 2015. Jeter said she was given a plot map that showed the site was zoned for commercial. She added the project would block her view of San Tan Mountain add more traffic to the neighborhood and adversely affect her property value. She noted Gilbert had lots of apartments already but not enough of businesses.

Joshua Jeta, president of the HOA for Fincher Fields at Cooley Station echoed his wife’s comments, saying the developer sold the housing development with a village core. He said the apartment project would mean 600 to 1,000 more residents to the area, adding up to 500 or so cars. He also didn’t like the idea there was no fence separating the apartments from the homes. Two other residents opposed to the project submitted cards but did not speak at the Sept. 19 Council meeting. Greg Davis, president of Iplan Consulting, who represents the landowner, said the project originally showed walls and gates but town planning staff requested they be removed to promote connectivity. Cooley Station is within the 4,300 acre-Gateway Character Area, which encourages the development of traditional neighborhoods with standards such as minimize use of fencing to create a more open feel in neighborhoods. Davis said the project as proposed is less intense than what is allowed by right.“Our project is more compatible to the existing houses there,” he said. Vice Mayor Eddie Cook said the Gateway Village concept was a wonderful vision when it was introduced 20 years ago and the town loved it so much it built two roads to the site in anticipation of the commercial development. But the economy tanked in 2008-09, putting the project on hold, Cook said. The postponement allowed for two malls, Gilbert Gateway Towne Center and SanTan Village to explode, he added. He said the current zoning for six-story residential buildings with commercial on the first floor is no longer viable. “We struggled as a Council to continue with the vision,” Cook said. “It’s not an

This map shows where the apartment complex would be located at Cooley Station in Gilbert, a mammoth master planned community on 738 acres. (Town of Gilbert)

easy decision. We are trying to make the best of what was a wonderful vision. This has not been taken lightly and has been deeply discussed for many, many hours.” Councilwoman Brigette Peterson said the concept of first-floor retail with residential on top is gone by the wayside as developers can’t find funding to build it Councilman Scott Anderson said he wanted to underscore the Council’s approval was not an end-all to the process especially to the design issues raised by the residents. He encouraged them to stay in touch with staff and he encouraged the applicant to reach out to residents to address their concerns. Planner Sydney Bethel said putting a fence back in is possible during the design review process. Councilman Jared Taylor said he supported the request given there was an opportunity for dialog and to adjust the project accordingly. Mayor Jenn Daniels assured the residents there are great developments occurring in the area and that the town

was working with developers to bring in commercial establishments. “I don’t think you will miss out with any amenities,” she said, adding that retail options there "will increase your property values.” She also apologized to any resident who may have felt misled thinking the site was strictly for commercial. Plans for the site always showed a high-density project, she said. The vote was 5-0. Councilwoman Aimee Yentes was absent and Councilman Jordan Ray attended the earlier part of the meeting via telephone. According to the applicant, the project would provide more housing opportunities and help attract new employers and potentially support new job creation. Staff imposed a number of conditions on the developer. It must dedicate to the town the Haskell Street right-of-way and improve it. Before the first building permit is issued or at the time of recording of the final plat, the developer must agree to reimburse the town for the offsite improvements to Williams Field Road.

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one year, according to a 93-page June report by SITUS Valuation Group in Mesa. The appraisal included the value of a cell-tower ground lease at $285,000. At the town’s request, a ground lease Gilbert has with an algae-production facility on the site’s 20-acres was not included in the appraisal. The report did note, however, an environmental hazard associated with several borrow pits that needed to be resolved in order to maximize the land’s development potential. The 18-foot-deep pits are backfilled with construction debris from an adjacent freeway and past dairy farm operations that make the land unsuited for “future development without significant risk for undesirable construction and

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Corp. for this latest phase. Phase 1 A’s total cost was $18.3 million. Approximately 4,000 people attended the park’s grand opening ceremony in the morning this past Saturday. By the end of the day a total of 15,000 people attended, Harrison said.

That report recommended the town go with removing all known manmade fills and re-compact the impacted areas with clean, properly The new Gilbert Police training facility is under construction on a different site from the moistureoriginal one, which town officials are trying to sell.. (Kimberly Carrillo/GSN Staff Photographer) conditioned soil backfill post-construction settlements,” the re- at an estimated cost of $1.4 million. Harrison said Gilbert purchased the port said. SITUS cited a 2016 geotechnical ex- 36.6-acres in 2008 for approximately ploration report commissioned by the $14.5 million. The town intended at the town that offered four solutions for the time to build its facility to train police problem. and fire there but later changed the lo-

Town officials heavily promoted the park’s grand opening, which came together with input from the public. “The grand opening of the regional park was fantastic,” said Vice Mayor Eddie Cook, who attended with Mayor Jenn Daniels and other council members. “I felt there were thousands and thousands of kids and families there. It’s the beginning of a five-year project.”

The town’s vision is to build the park in three phases. The design for Phase 2 is expected to begin sometime next fiscal year, according to Harrision. “We do not currently have an official budget or timeline, but the funding would be a combination of land sales and unidentified funding,” she said. The funding for phase 1 was covered

cation to a 50-acre site it owned near Power and Pecos roads. At the time, the town was criticized for purchasing the 36.6-acres, according to Cook. “It was a very controversial piece of property,” he said. “Let’s just say the dollar per acre was much higher and very controversial because the purchase was at the same time for the Zinke property.” Town officials without doing an appraisal bought two large parcels of land from dairy farmer Bernard Zinke for what critics said was over-inflated in a market that was in a downturn. Officials planned to put a regional park on the acreage but later auctioned off both sites after relocating the park near Queen Creek and Higley roads. by system development fees, fees that are collected at the time a building permit is issued for residential, commercial and other non-residential development to help pay for growth. Although the estimated total budget for the park has been reported at $100 million, the figure can change because the full park has not yet been designed.

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Gilbert man arrested with black market vape gear GSN NEWS STAFF

wo East Valley men are facing numerous felony charges for allegedly selling THC-filled vapor cartridges on the black market. Hyder Ahmed, 30, of Chandler, and Charles Perry, 29, of Gilbert, were taken into custody on Sept. 20 after the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office executed search warrants at their respective residences. Between the two suspects, investigators claim to have found more than 600 illegal vaping cartridges, seven pounds of marijuana, cash and weapons. Undercover detectives made purchases from Ahmed and Perry through Weedmaps, an online directory of merchants selling cannabis products. THC is the illegal intoxicant in marijuana. The website’s been criticized for allowing unlicensed sellers to advertise on its page, giving a platform for potential criminals to sell unregulated products that could be harmful to consumers. Weedmaps announced in August it was going to stop unlicensed merchants from using its website.

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office displayed some of the illegal THC vaping cartridges seized in a Gilbert man's arrest. (Maricopa County Sheriff)

But the vaping black market extends beyond just one website, as dealers across the country use social media sites to pitch their products and law enforcement is rushing to track them down. “Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office detectives continue to deliver outstanding results in their efforts to suppress the illegal distribution of illicit drugs concealed in ‘E-cartridges,’” Sheriff Paul Penzone said in a news release. The Sheriff’s Office SWAT team got into a scuffle with Perry at his Gilbert resi-

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A 21-year-old Gilbert man told the East Valley Tribune earlier this month he believed his vaping habit put him in the hospital with pneumonia in both his lungs. “We are focused on protecting the young adults in our community,” Penzone added in his statement. “We will not tolerate criminal activity targeting adolescence for profit and at the expense of health.” Despite the Sheriff’s Office recent slew of arrests, other agencies like the Gilbert Police Department said it had not had any cases of black-market vapor salesman. Even in states where cannabis products are legal, like California, authorities are having to track bootleg cartridges that are being sold on the market at cheaper prices. The United Cannabis Business Association, a trade group representing licensed marijuana dispensaries, recently penned a letter that demanded government regulators crackdown on sites like Weedmaps. “Every day that Weedmaps continues to advertise for unlicensed retailers they are putting consumers at risk and suppressing the growth and very existence of the legal market,” the letter said.

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Higley program helps middle school students transition BY MICHELLE REESE GSN Guest Writer

ew faces and new places. Starting a new school is never easy, but Cooley and Sossaman middle schools in Higley Unified School District launched a program this year to ease the transition. Where Everybody Belongs (WEB) is a program that allows incoming middle school students to receive guidance and mentorship from older middle school students. WEB is the middle school version of Link Crew, which is offered at both Higley and Williams Field High Schools in the Higley Unified School District. Link Crew members provide mentorship and consultation to incoming freshmen students through regular meetings and events. At the middle school, WEB will help students develop friendships and feel comfortable in the new, sometimes overwhelming environment they are in. While younger students transition into middle school life, WEB also aims to grow leadership skills in older students and helps them to become influencers of good. Sossaman eighth-graders Laci Degner and Bre Williams-Lockhart said they en-

joy the program so far and everything it has to offer. They love getting to be leaders and help people make friends. “[WEB] lets students meet people before school and not be totally alone,” Degner said. Sossaman teacher and WEB program leader Haleigh Rohner helped implement and lead the program this summer and is very excited for all that WEB has to offer. Being new to the WEB program, Rohner admits that it is still a learning process, but that she is very impressed with it so far. Seventh graders at each school spent all or part of a day with their older mentors in July. New students took part in ice breaker activities, along with campus tours. Older students shared what it takes to be successful in middle school and offered advice. These activities allowed seventh-grade students to feel comfortable and develop a relationship with their eighth-grade mentors, program leaders said. “This orientation was meant to kick off the school year with a fun and positive experience while getting students to think about their approach to middle school and being successful on campus,” Cooley WEB Program Leader and school counselor Shannon Alexander said.

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Gila River community wary of I-10 widening BY KEVIN REAGAN GSN Staff Writer

everio Kyyitan was awoken one recent morning by a thunderous thumping that reverberated through the walls of his home. It might be an earthquake, he thought, until he looked outside and discovered a pack of wild horses running by his property on the Gila River Indian Community. Animals have free reign on the reservation, he said, and that’s the way Kyyitan likes it. He’s hopeful state officials will keep wildlife in mind as they plan a possible widening of Interstate 10 through the reservation. “We know it’s a need,” Kyyitan said, adding that he doesn’t want the project to interfere with nature. The tribe has been working with the Arizona Department of Transportation to study the feasibility of adding another lane in each direction to a 26mile stretch I-10 from Chandler to Casa Grande that the state has dubbed the Wild Horse Pass Corridor. This portion of the freeway – the only spot on the interstate that has four lanes instead of six – runs almost entirely along tribal land, meaning the state will have to negotiate an agreement before construction can commence. But ADOT said widening is essential, particularly because I-10 is a “key commercial corridor that supports significant commercial and economic growth for the region, the state and the nation.” During a recent public meeting sponsored by ADOT and the Maricopa Association of Governments in Sacaton, tribal members expressed support for improving the freeway in order to relieve traffic congestion. But some worry about whether enough tribal members know of the project while others have concerns of its long-term effects. For a resident like Kyyitan, who has spent most of his life on the reservation, there are concerns about how the immediate environment could be impacted by a bigger freeway. Central Arizona is already prone to dangerous dust storms, so he would like to see ADOT consult some weather experts. The Gila River Indian Community has not always been welcoming in the past to Arizona encroaching on its land in order to extend freeways.

The tribe attempted to stop the state from building its South Mountain Freeway by filing a lawsuit, claiming the project would cut through sacred land – namely South Mountain – and it jeopardized water resources. But the courts eventually ruled in the state’s favor and allowed the 22-mile freeway to extend from Chandler to west Phoenix. Construction is expected to be completed early next year, though the freeway is expected to open in December. The tribe seems to be more open to the idea of expanding I-10. It has agreed to participate in a freeway study and has invited state officials to come to the reservation and gather input from community members. “We have a lot of positive momentum,” said Quinn Castro, a transportation engineer for the Maricopa Association of Governments. The state wants this to be an inclusive process, she added, and will be gathering input from all stakeholders. MAG has committed funding from a half-cent sales tax to pay for expanding the six-mile section of I-10 running through Maricopa County. But there’s another 20 miles of the freeway in Pinal County that wouldn’t be covered by MAG. ADOT has pledged about $50 million for improving the freeway, which may not cover the project’s total cost. Castro said the year-long study will assess three alternatives: a no-build option and two options to construct improvements. If a build-option is ultimately pursued, then the state will have to amend an easement it obtained back in the 1960s from Gila River to build I-10. An amendment hasn’t been done before, Castro added, so it will take time to figure out the process. “Things were much different when the freeway was originally constructed and that easement was based on line-work and right-of-way plans from that time,” she said. The Gila River Indian Community encompasses about 584 square-miles between Chandler and Casa Grande. With a population of only about 11,000 residents, the reservation consists mostly of a rural desert landscape that contrasts sharply with the metropolitan suburbs surrounding Phoenix. Linda Shelde, a tribal member, was raised on the reservation and enjoys

The 26-mile Wild Horse Pass Corridor is the last section of four-lane highway on the I-10 and will need the cooperation of the Native Amer4ican community there if the Arizona Department of Transportation is to widen it by a lane in each direction. (ADOT)

its remoteness from bigger cities. She hopes widening the interstate won’t alter that. “I like the way it is now,” Shelde said. “This is where we were placed, this is what we have, this is what we want.” She knows an expansion is inevitable due to population growth around the region. But she hopes the state will have some contingency plans in place for when the time comes to add another lane. Construction detours will likely bring more traffic through the reservation’s roads, Shelde said, and she’d like some reassurance that Gila River won’t be entirely on the hook for maintaining and patrolling this infrastructure. ADOT recently finished adding another lane to I-10 for a section running south of Eloy.

Over the last decade, ADOT has been expanding the capacity of I-10 between Phoenix and Tucson in segments. In late 2019, after ADOT completes two widening projects between Earley Road and Interstate 8 in Casa Grande and between Eloy and Picacho, I-10 will be three lanes in each direction between SR-387 near Casa Grande and Tucson. Margie Thompson, an Eloy resident, didn’t recall many issues with the project south of Eloy when it was underway last year. But when it comes to the part of I-10 running north to Chandler, she foresees some challenges with building another lane and managing the current traffic flow. According to ADOT, it takes about 34

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SE Regional Library plans a month of fun GSN NEWS STAFF

he Southeast Regional Library is swinging into fall with a full roster of free programs. The library, 775 N. Greenfield Road, Gilbert, is open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thrusday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. The library offers one-on-one assistance downloading e-resources every Monday 11 a.m.-noon. Information: 602-652-3000. Here are some of the October programs. Unless otherwise noted, participants must register at mcldaz.org/ southeast.

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6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7 Experience stress relief with community drumming, led by certified HealthRhythms drum circle facilitator, Susy Manning. Community drumming is fun, reduces stress, strengthens the immune system, and relieves tension and anxiety. All instruments are provided and no experience is necessary. If you have your own

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10:15-11:30 a.m. Oct. 2 Steve Packer, Mesa FamilySearch volunteer, will share research tips and resources to help build your German family tree. Learn how the historical context of today’s Germany affects searching for your German ancestors.

day of each month as we view and discuss film classics and favorites from the '30s through the '80s. General discussion will take place after film screenings, as time allows. Registration is not required but seating is limited.

Susy Manning, a certified HealthRhythms drum circle facilitator directs the drumming at the Southeast Regional Library. (Special to GSN)

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10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Oct. 9 and Oct. 23 Get help with starting genealogy research, or with help getting around brick walls. Work with Mesa FamilySearch volunteers to reach your next step in discovering your roots. Access to free genealogy library databases and computers. Free WIFI for personal laptops brought to the lab. 1:30-3 p.m. Oct. 9 and Oct. 23. Join the Southeast Regional Library Adult Code Club. Sharpen your mind solving computer programming puzzles. You can show your family what you make with “code.” No experience is required. Come and go as your schedule allows.

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HDSOUTH unveils new programs for October GSN NEWS STAFF

D SOUTH will offer a series of informative programs for people of all ages in October. 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, the building opened as Gilbert Elementary School in 1913. HD SOUTH 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.

Ongoing events Weekly yoga

Thursdays 7-8 p.m. Marilynn Igleski, certified yoga instructor, leads an hour of yoga that will help relax participants while conditioning muscles. Open to all levels of yoga experience. Bring your mat. Open to ages 14 and up. Free for members, $5 per session for nonmembers.

Storytime Tuesdays

Tuesdays 9:30-10 a.m. Join AZCEND and HD SOUTH for a fun weekly event presenting Storytime for children. Free.

Gourd rattle making

6-8 p.m. Oct. 8 Primitive Technologist and Artisan Albert Abril will guide participants in making an authentic rattle out of a gourd. Participants can use the rattle to play along with their favorite music. Ages 6 to adult, anyone under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. $10 members, $15 nonmembers.

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Newton’s Color Theory

6-8 p.m. Oct. 9 Sheila Scanlan, a local environmental educator and advocate will discuss the nationwide changes in recycling and the impact on community recycling. Free.

10 a.m.-noon Oct. 19 Art instructor Chris Venema will explore Isaac Newton’s prism diagram and guide attendees to use the basics of this knowledge to mix paint and create an infinite variety of colors. Ages 6 and up. $10 members, $15 nonmembers.

Write your family story

6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 15 Duane Roen, professor of English and vice provost of ASU, will educate participants on how to make their family story more powerful using a series of questions to generate concrete details. Discussion will also include strategies to use to begin writing about a memorable family member, place or event. Participants should bring paper and pencil or their laptop. Free.

Fossils in Gilbert

6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Learn about Gilbert fossils as well as prehistoric animals that roamed the area. Hosted by Scott Anderson. Free.

Harvest of the Desert

6:30-7:45 p.m. Oct 22 Native American botanist David Morris will present a look at the cultivated and gathered plants used by the Native Americans in the Southwest. Some of these plants have provided food and medicine since prehistoric times. Free.

Tour Flour Mill

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Tales to Trails

Oct. 12 starting at 9 a.m. Celebrating 20 years of the Southeast Regional Library & the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch. See event calendar for additional family events. Learn about the diverse life found in our own Riparian Preserve by participating in this fun citizen science event. We will explore the Riparian and observe plants and animals using the iNaturalist app to record our observations for scientific purposes alongside expert scientists and naturalists.

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5:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 16. Cover using a computer mouse, keyboard, and practice using various introductory computer programs. This class is for those new to computers and requires no previous experience. Registration is not required, but is encouraged; available seats (limit 12) are first come first served. Computers will be available during the session.

Valley Fall Gardening

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tion to the local milling craft and culture. HD SOUTH participants will meet at the Hayden Flour Mill at 9:45 a.m. for this guided walking tour of a working farm. Ages 12 and up. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. $15 members, $20 non-members. The Hayden

Lee Ann Aronson, will be on hand to provide tips for a successful fall growing season.

Essentials of Estate Planning

7-8 p.m. Oct. 21 Join attorney, Michael Koberlein, as he explains the basics of wills, trusts, and estate planning. Whether you are planning for yourself, your parents, or other loved ones, this is a great place to start.

Artificial Intelligence De-Mystified

6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an integral part of society’s future technology. Join Zhijian Hua to gain a better understanding about AI’s history, its social impacts on our society, and how this area of computer science is used by industry. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Earth Friendly Gardening

6:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 Gardening without pesticides and chemicals is easy with the guidance of Gilbert’s Environmental Services team. This interactive workshop will be packed with tips, techniques and recipes to create a wide variety of homemade gardening products at home. Each participant will leave with a bottle of chemical free gardening solution.

Military History Club

4-5 p.m. Oct. 29 Discussion on different military events that changed the course of history. For adults.

Color Me Relaxed

6:30-70 p.m. Oct. 29 If you never find time at home, come relax and de-stress. We provide supplies, and free designs. You’re also welcome to bring your own pages and supplies if you’d like. Registration required; seating is limited.

Flour Mill is located at 22100 S. Sossaman Road, Queen Creek.

Traditional crops

6:30-7:45 p.m. Oct. 29 From the Salt River Pima and Maricopa Indian Community, gardener Jacob Butler will discuss how planting traditional crops in your garden can be healthy and delicious. Free.

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Gilbert company’s foundation offering grants GSN NEWS STAFF

he foundation maintained by Gilbert-based Isagenix International is seeking grant applications from U.S. nonprofits that provide healthy nutrition and support for underserved children, wellness education for all and aid for victims of natural disasters. The ISA Foundation awarded its first two rounds of grants, totaling more than $1.8 million, to 51 U.S.-based nonprofits earlier this year. Of the recipients, 23 are in Arizona and shared a total $627,500. Those Arizona recipients included Live Love, Make-A-Wish Arizona, ASU Foun-

dation for A New American University, The Delia Foundation, Feeding Matters, Homeward Bound, Maggie’s Place, AZCEND, House of Refuge, Future Forward Foundation, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center, Tiger Mountain Foundation, Habitat for Humanity International (Arizona chapter), Swift Youth Foundation, Children’s Museum of Phoenix, Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley, Dignity Health Foundation East Valley, ICAN, Arizona Brainfood, Matthew’s Crossing, Chandler Service Club and Save the Family Foundation of Arizona. The ISA Foundation expects to award single-year or multiyear grants in

amounts of up to $150,000 per year. Deadline for applications is Oct. 15 and grant recipients will be notified in December announced at the Isagenix International New Year Kick Off 2020 event in January in Phoenix. Isagenix is a global health and wellness company. “There are so many fantastic nonprofits in the U.S. who share our commitment to ensuring that every person can live a healthy life and every family can recover from natural disasters,” said Isagenix CEO Travis Ogden. “We’ve been privileged to partner with several dozen already, and we look forward to funding

even more so we can best serve people in communities around the world.” The ISA Foundation launched in August 2018 with three guiding principles: Inspire generosity and positive change; give a helping hand; and advocate for change and raise awareness. Isagenix International covers all administrative costs of the foundation. Founded in 2002, Isagenix provides systems for weight loss, performance, vitality and well-being, personal care and beauty and financial wellness. It boasts of having 500,000 customers worldwide for more than 100 products, packs, and systems.

Unified Sports game in Higley all about bonding BY SEAN MURPHY GSN Guest Writer

4068 E. Pecos Road. “It’s going to be a good game. I’m excited for it,” said Higley High Unified Sports Coach Jeffrey Carranza. “We’ve got the band coming out for it. Hopefully, we can get a good show of fans.” The Unified Sports teams play flag football in the fall for five weeks, followed by soccer. After that, they go into track and finish the year with a season of basketball. Unified Sports gives the students with unique learning styles the opportunity to be a part of a team and

allows them to compete in sports. Unified Sports also gives the partners the opportunity to mentor students and have a positive impact on their lives. “I do get to mentor them a little bit, but it really comes down to all the gened kids that are in this program,” Carranza said. “They are amazing kids and they take good care of this program.” Carranza said that all students on the team have such great spirit and attitude and take great pride in having the Higley High logo imprinted on their jerseys.

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“I like the fact they’re not rushing into it and wasting money,” Thompson said. “They’re gonna take the time to study it.” In addition to expanding I-10, the state is studying whether it should replace a bridge on the interstate that crosses over the Gila River. The bridge was built in 1964 and has endured years of flooding and traffic

jams. Its functional lifespan is expected to run out within the next decade or so. Clement Harvey, another tribal member, said he doesn’t have any problems with improving the bridge or freeway. He regularly drives over the bridge to get to Phoenix and thinks its narrowness is a safety hazard for the community. “There’s barely enough room for two

semis to go side-by-side,” Harvey said. “I’ve seen it done, but I don’t want to be in that area when something happens.” Residents still have the opportunity to provide input on the freeway by emailing or calling ADOT. Comments submitted by Oct. 3 will be included in its freeway study. Information/commenting: 10wildhorsepasscorridor.com

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in eight county justice courts. While Eliason has a broad background in criminal law, he has focused much of his career on domestic violence and sex crimes. He also played an important role in the East Valley Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team, which examined the circumstances leading up to domestic violence-related slayings to learn more about how to avoid them. In some cases, Eliason worked on the same projects as Mitchell, including the

years-long effort using grants from other agencies to test rape kits, which collect DNA and other evidence vital in the prosecution of sexual assault. The project brought justice to women who had been assaulted years ago and had long given up hope that their attacker would ever face charges. The interim candidates all said on their application forms that they are willing to run for a full term in 2020 if they are selected as interim county attorney.

Mitchell said that she is planning to run for county attorney whether she is selected as interim or not. Godbehere, who heads the County Attorney’s west region operations, said on her application form that she has been organizing an election campaign. Godbehere’s Stand Up, Speak Up, Save a Life nonprofit sponsors a once-a-year conference focused on preventing teen suicide, drug abuse and other social problems that undermine the future of teenagers.

nified Sports – which allows students with unique learning styles and general education students to form a bond and play competitive sports together – will be in the spotlight in Higley Unified School District this week. In the biggest game of the year for both teams, Higley High will face Williams Field in flag football at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Higley High School,

minutes to drive from Casa Grande to Chandler on the freeway. That time is projected to grow to 42 minutes by 2040 if I-10 remains unchanged. Thompson said she appreciates how ADOT is taking its time to work with the tribe and figure out a plan.

tor from 2012 to 2014, in between two different stints at the County Attorney’s Office. He supervised the County Attorney’s pre-trial unit in Mesa and later supervised two critical units in Phoenix: the Special Victims Division and the Major Offenders Division. The pre-trial unit reviews police reports on felony cases to determine if there was sufficient evidence to file criminal charges. It also handled cases

Unified Sports at both Higley High and Williams Field is seeing an increase in participants as students get excited about what an opportunity it offers. “Just getting to watch the kids participate together, it’s very infectious,” said Williams Field Unified Sports Coach Lori Larsen. “The people that come watch, they get excited and want to get involved.” -Sean Murphy is a Higley Unified public information intern.

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Gilbert dentist saves the day for tongue-tie babies BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

month-old baby wailed at the top of his lungs as a pen-size laser focused its beam into his mouth. “I love you baby, yes I love my baby,” Dr. Hamed Rezakhan cooed as he deftly severed and cauterized two membranes in the infant’s mouth. “I love you my sweet baby.” Within seconds the procedure was done and the baby was back in his mother’s arms. For Dr. Rez, as he is known to his patients and parents, it’s a normal day at Islands Pediatric Dentistry, 1425 W. Elliot Road, Gilbert, where he performs on average two to three tongue-tie and lip-tie releases or a combination of both daily. “It’s very close to my heart,” said Rezakhan, who’s been practicing since 2012 and began offering the specialized laser procedure about two years ago. “Because it makes a huge difference for the individual who is suffering from it, whether it’s a nursing or speech issue and most importantly sleep apnea.” Tongue-tie is when the strip of skin connecting the baby’s tongue to the floor of the mouth is shorter than usual and restricts the tongue’s movement. Typically the skin separates before birth.

The procedure that Rezakhan performed on Kristen Black’s month-old son takes only a few minutes but made the world of difference to the infant. (Special to GSN)

Gilbert dentist Dr. Hamed Rezakhan comforts the month-old son of Gilbert mom Kristen Black after the baby underwent treatment for tongue tie, which hampered the infant’s ability to get enough nourishment. (Cecilia Chan/GSN Managing Editor)

When the tongue is unable to rest on the palate, it can cause sleep apnea, a serious disorder that occurs when a person’s breathing is interrupted during deep sleep. If children don’t sleep well, it affects their ability to learn, Rezakhan said.

East Valley designer ready for Phoenix Fashion Week BY KATIE SAWYER GSN Contributor

hen it came to clothing, Nicole Willis was a willful child. She knew exactly what she wanted, and what she didn’t want — she knew for certain she did not want to sew. “My grandmother wanted me to learn to sew. She would make my clothes for me and I just wanted absolutely nothing to do with it,” Willis laughed. “I fought her tooth and nail.”

The irony is clear to her now, as the Chandler clothing designer prepares to make her debut at the Phoenix Fashion Week next month with her clothing line, Astrid Underground, Oct. 3-5. Willis joined 10 other fashionistas competing for the title of Designer of the Year 2019 in an intensive “boot camp” to prepare for the show. They aren’t only competing for glory; there’s also $10,000 on the line for the winner. Some days, they spend upwards of eight hours in classes preparing for

the show. There are designs to perfect, models to choose from and not a whole lot of time to spare. “If you think about a designer, and how long it takes them to create a collection, they usually take a year. I’m getting this done in four months,” Willis explained. “So, we have to look at books, we have to do line sheets, we have to do marketing, we have to do manufacturing, pattern making — everything. I’m

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Less common is lip-tie, where the tissue behind the upper lip is too thick or too stiff and keeps the upper lip from moving freely. In severe instances, a lip-tie can cause a gap between the two front teeth as they grow in. In the case involving Gilbert mom Kristen Black’s month-old baby, Rezakhan performed both a tongue- and lip-tie releases.

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Chandler clothing designer Nicole Willis is flanked by models wearing, as she is, some of her steampunk outfits that she’ll be displaying bat the Phoenix Fashion Week shows next month. (Special to GSN)

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Black said she was told shortly after her son’s birth he was tongue-tied, but the hospital “didn’t make it sound serious.” She didn’t know her son had a problem until he had a fever and she brought him to an emergency room. “They found out he was severely dehydrated,” Black said. “We think he wasn’t getting enough milk.” Her son was put on an IV and stayed in the hospital for a couple of days. A lactation consultant determined the baby’s tongue-tied condition hindered him from latching. “I breastfed him for two weeks,” Black said. “He was not emptying the whole breast and it took a long time and he fell asleep a lot.” She introduced bottle-feeding where it seemed her son was having an easier time but he was swallowing too much air, leading to reflux problems. Immediately after the procedure, Black was already seeing an improvement as she breastfed her son. While some experts estimate up to 10 percent of newborns are tongue-tied, Rezakhan feels the number was much higher from what he’s seen at his practice. “It’s at least double that,” he said, adding 15 to 20 of every 100 patients he’s treated were diagnosed with the condition. “We recommend treatment only if there are symptoms associated with it. Many times, there are no problems.” According to a 2018 study in the International Journal of Clinical Pediatrics, tongue-tie cases have surged with a corresponding increase in diagnosis and treatment. “It’s very undiagnosed,” although the condition is known in the lactation community, said Ronda Finley, office manager for Islands Pediatric. Rezakhan is a big proponent of breastfeeding and educating the community about the condition and the practice has partnered with hospital lactation specialists. Tongue-tie was something Chandler resident Manoj Kumar Panchapakesan never heard about until his daughter, Vaiynu, was born with it in January. “She was not taking milk and was crying because she was hungry” as a result of insufficient latching, he said The hospital recommended the family go see Rezakhan, who performed the procedure on Vaiynu. “I was scared at first,” Panchapakesan said. “It took less than five minutes. Even for a 4-day-old baby, she cooperated well. With the procedure on her tongue we were able to feed in a few hours after the

surgery.” “The baby is perfectly normal now and she is completely fine,” he added. Although the condition can be hard to spot in babies, Rezakhan can easily detect it in infants, according to Finley. Rezakhan said he knows of only two other pediatric dentists in the Valley who offer the procedure. All three use the minimally invasive laser technology rather than blades, which cause heavy bleeding and have a longer healing process. Due to the lack of dentists who do this procedure, Islands Pediatric has patients coming from as far as Avondale and Paradise Valley, Finely said. Rezakhan himself is tongue-tie. He was diagnosed at 3 years old when he was having trouble pronouncing his “r’s” but his mother opted not to have the surgery, which was done with a blade at that time. The Scottsdale resident took speech therapy classes and learned to live with it but as an adult, he has neck tension and some sleep apnea, he said. “I’m looking for me to get treated for sure,” he said. Generally, tongue-tie is discovered when a baby is unable to breastfeed or the mom feels pain from breastfeeding because the baby bites down attempting to latch on, Finley said. Sometimes the problem isn’t caught until the child begins school and is assigned to a speech therapist, she added. Tongue-tie can interfere with the ability to make certain sounds — such as “t,” “d,” “z,” “s,” “th,” “r” and “l.” “The counselor or nurses will tell parents to have the child checked out because it’s an anatomy issue,” Finley said. Although the bulk of Rezakhan’s patients for the tongue- and lip-release procedures are on average infants to 6 years old, they did have a 21-year-old patient, Finley said. A mother whose young child was diagnosed with tongue-tie while listening to the symptoms remarked, “that’s my 21-year-old son,” Finley said. Turned out the young man was tonguetie and spoke with a lisp. Rezakhan said not all tongue-tie cases require surgery but if the procedure is done, proper aftercare such as using coconut oil and massaging the area is vital, otherwise, the membrane will grow back and reattach. Mesa mom Kysa Murdock learned that the hard way. She said her oldest son Kaspian Deihl, 4, underwent a tongue-tie release while 4-days-old in the hospital. Before the surgery, Kaspian couldn’t eat and turned blue twice after he choked on milk, Murdock said, adding that after the procedure, they went home with no aftercare instructions.

Above, Gilbert residents Kristen and her husband are briefed by Dr.. Hamed Rezakhan before their month-old son undergoes treatment for his tongue tie. At left, Kysa Murdock of Mesa plans to have her 4-year-old Kaspian undergo the treatment. (Cecilia Chan/GSN Managing Editor)

When Kaspian turned 2.5 years old, Murdock suspected a problem. He was basically non-verbal, she said. “He would not attempt to copy sounds and words,” she recalled. “It made him distant and unhappy. He would scream constantly and get frustrated.” He also was waking up cranky and agitated because he wasn’t sleeping well. Murdock took Kaspian to three different adult dentists who she said didn’t look for tonguetie and one didn’t even bother to look in his mouth. “That would have been me two years ago. If I had not been trained to look for it,” Rezakhan. Murdock said Kaspian was considered autistic and placed in a special-needs preschool. A year of speech therapy yields little progress for Kaspian, which prompted Murdock to do research. She eventually found Islands Pediatric and her son at 3.5-years-old underwent his second tongue-tie release. “The day after his procedure, he said a

three-word sentence – ‘balloon is stuck,’” Murdock said. “It seemed so small but my family cried. Within a month and a half, he learned every letter of the alphabet and its sounds and could count to 10. He’s made tremendous progress.” Murdock is hopeful because Kaspian starts kindergarten next year. “He’s got a meeting next month about his educational future,” she said. “His teacher before this was concerned. But he starts regular education class, which is huge for him.” Information: 602-491-1818 or IslandsPediatricDentistry.com

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doing it all, every step of the way.” Willis described the average design team as including 10-12 people, but she said she’s a “one-man show.” “I wake up at 7 in the morning every morning and I usually don’t get into bed until about midnight, so hopefully it’ll all pay off,” she said. The boot camp focuses on branding and how to be at the forefront of people’s minds. “You’ve got to get your name out there. So, in order to do that, you’ve got to be in people’s faces. Whether it’s on Facebook, Instagram, pop up shops, trade shows — whatever it is, you’ve got to get yourself out there, because if they’re not looking at you, then they’re not thinking about you,” she said. Willis believes she has a creative edge that sets her apart from the other designers. “My style is completely unique to anybody else that’s competing and I think that I’m going to appeal to the crowd that doesn’t necessarily always fit in.” Though she’s earned confidence in the field, Willis wasn’t always sure of her chosen path. “I was an addict for 10 years and when I finally got clean, I had no passion for

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anything,” she said. “I didn’t really have a focus. So, I tried to figure out where my focus was going to be.” With her family’s support, she tried her hand at cooking at Scottsdale’s Le Cordon Bleu, but it didn’t go exactly as planned. “I decided that I absolutely hate cooking. I do. It’s atrocious,” she laughed. She and her husband William Willis began opening recovery homes. They now own and operate seven One Direction AZ facilities in the Valley to help individuals who are homeless, addicted or leaving prison. Willis eventually landed at Mesa Community College – and found what she was looking for. “I had never stitched in my life, so I went through all the sewing classes plus design classes, draping, pattern making, they have it all. You can even learn to tie- dye in there,” she said. Willis said her style has never been one to conform to the fashion norms. As a young adult, she expressed herself through her clothing, often taking inspiration from steampunk and Gothic. “I was the girl who went out and dressed in black and corsets and chains and spikes,” she said. Steampunk is a mixture of industrial and Victorian pieces, which form a cohesive style somewhere between sleek cor-

sets and metal goggles. You won’t find the ruffles commonly found on Victorian clothing in Willis’ designs, however, as she also integrates the Gothic and emo culture of the 2000s to form a mash-up unlike any other. “I don’t do a lot of ruffles. I don’t do a lot of pleats. I do unusual shapes and textures,” she explained. “(Lori) just allowed me to be as creative as I wanted to be without letting me know that what I was doing was wrong. Because, I mean, it wasn’t necessarily wrong. It was just different.” Corsets are an integral part of her fashion line, and lining the inside of the one-ofa-kind corsets is 100 percent cotton Batik material, which holds a special meaning to Willis as they were given to her by her grandmother. “When she passed away, I inherited all of her stashes. She was a big quilter,” Willis said. “So, I decided to put all of those fabrics to the insides of the corsets that I already have made right now. So, it’s kind of like my grandmother’s with me throughout the whole process.” Though her line of different styles of corsets is the main event, Willis has also been busy making intricately designed and stitched leggings to pair with them, as well as some formal and clubwear she will debut at the show. Last month, she had the opportunity

to showcase some of her up-and-coming designs during a pop-up event at Moxy Tempe. She also sold a few of her pieces to attendees. “I was really kind of surprised the underbust are more popular than the heartshaped ones I have because everybody tells me how much they love that design,” she said. “But as long as they’re selling, I don’t care. I was pretty excited.” She’s also tapping into the rave movement, as there’s been a big uptick in the kinds of fashion worn at raves and festivals like Burning Man. She describes both her personal style and fashion line as “the rave, steampunk, Gothic, underground type.” “I like to say that my girl is going to be a girl who is a geek by day, goth by night,” she said. Willis believes the subgenre of steampunk is only continuing to grow, and many women identify with the feeling of being unique and different from what’s normally on a runway. “The industrial movement has really kind of picked up steam – pardon the pun – but it’s still very underground,” Willis said. “My client will spend just a little bit extra to make sure she gets that exact right piece to complete any outfit.” Information: astridunderground.com

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Family-owned EV chain aims to pester pests BY MELODY BIRKETT GSN Contributor

ow do you go from teaching English to devoting your career to eradicating bugs and weeds? In Jim LaBrie’s case, pure necessity made him do it. And today, 40 years later, LaBrie runs Bug & Weed Mart, a DIY pest control retail chain, with his son Joe and daughter Cara. From his first store in Mesa, LaBrie has grown his business into a retail minigiant in the East Valley after opening his sixth store. The company now has stores in Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Gilbert and Central Phoenix. It all started when LaBrie was teaching English, making $600 a month “and we had bugs,” he recalled. “I couldn’t afford a pest controller. So, I went to a hardware store and bought some stuff and it really didn’t do anything. And I thought there had to be a better way,” he said. So he set out to find sure-kill products – “not the over-the-counter stuff that really isn’t that strong” – and his business was born.

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“We carry the exact same products the professional pest control companies should be bringing on their trucks,” said son Joe LaBrie, director of retail operations. “There are about 150-200 products in the store essentially to answer the call for, ‘how do I get rid of this pest?’ or ‘how do I control this weed that is growing?’” he

added. Unlike big-box retailers, Bug & Weed Mart personnel teach customers how to use their products and write out the directions. That’s where Jim’s English background has been beneficial. “The thing that I noticed instantly is that you just can’t take a product, read the

of Economic Opportunity said the overall economic situation remains good in Arizona, with the number of people in the labor force here up by 2.8 percent in the past year compared to a 1.3 percent increase for the rest of the country. As has been the pattern now for some time, retail trade remains weak, shedding another 1,100 jobs between July and August. At the same time, though, employment in transportation and warehousing – including the e-commerce firms – is up by 1,900. Aside from the shift in consumer buying patterns, there may be another factor at work, particularly in the Tucson area: Stepped-up security at ports of entry have increased waiting times to get across the border, discouraging Mexican

shoppers from coming to Arizona. “We are seeing weak retail job growth here in Pima County,’’ said George Hammond, director of the Economic and Business Research Center at the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona. Part of that issue, he said, is likely related to the fact that it is more difficult for shoppers from Mexico to get across the border to make their purchases. Hammond said that is borne out by statistics showing that northbound crossings from Mexico into the United States have been “significantly slower.’’ Mexican shoppers aside, Hammond said the fact remains that the growth rate in the Phoenix area, where threefourths of the jobs are located, has his-

label and use it correctly in many cases,” said Jim. “There are many, many subtleties that don’t show up on the label. “We learned all of this by mistake. Of course, since I did teach a number of years, I thought the best way would be to show and teach people what to do and let them make the decision on whether they want to use the product or not. And the results have been pretty good.” “Good” in the sense, he said, that “we have a niche market for those who want something better than the grocery stores and who don’t want or can’t afford the cost of a pest controller.” But while LaBrie is proud of his competitive edge, his son stressed, ““We don’t focus so much on our competition as we do who our customers are and where they’re coming from.” “We do find a lot of people have been frustrated with their efforts, as good doit-yourselfers, by using products that didn’t live up to their expectations,” Joe added. “Very often, they don’t know how to read a label so we do all of that. We show

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Jobless rate ticked up a notch in Arizona last month

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rizona’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate ticked up a tenth of a point last month, to 5.0 percent, driven by weaker than normal growth in the private sector. Companies added 10,300 jobs in August. That compares with an average gain of 15,600 during the past decade at this time of year. The new numbers increase the difference between what’s happening in Arizona versus the rest of the country, where the unemployment rate for August remained at 3.7 percent. But Doug Walls, the labor market information director for the state’s Office

torically been faster, driven by a more diverse economy. The latest monthly report produced few surprises, with growth in most major economic sectors. One outlier is construction which lost 1,300 jobs between July and August. That, however, could be a statistical aberration, as the industry has been showing strong and steady growth now for a while. The number of people working in construction is up 9.5 percent from a year ago. Manufacturing employment is up by another 300 in August, with a 5.4 percent year-over-year increase. The new report also found that wages

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people how to do it right.” The Sonoran desert has a variety of bugs – which is good news for Bug & Weed Mart. “We are the buggiest state,” said Joe. “We have a lot of diversity in the types of bugs people are going to find. I’d like to think one bug spray treats everything. Sometimes, that’s not the case. So, we’re here to help people sort through that and yeah, we can find solutions for them.” Home Depot has even referred customers to Bug & Weed Mart and the retailer has a good relationship with pest control companies. “Once in a while, they stumble into our store because they heard about it and they look around and to them, it’s like Disneyland,” said Joe. “It’s like, ‘wow, this is great. I didn’t know you guys had this product.’ So, they realize this is a place where if they’re in a pinch, they can get something from us.” Sometimes those same pest control companies return the favor, Joe added, explaining: “A lot of good pest controllers send their customers to Bug & Weed Mart… to save them money. We constantly have people coming in saying, ‘hey, my pest controller does a great job spraying. I hear you have great granules. Can you

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in Arizona in the past quarter are up 3.3 percent from the same time a year earlier. That is less than the 3.5 percent figure for the nation as a whole. And it leaves the average hourly wage in Arizona at $26.54 compared with $27.89 nationally, nearly 5 percent lower. Walls said none of this should be a surprise, pointing out that wages in Arizona have traditionally run behind the rest of the country. He said at least part of the factor is that the cost of living is lower in Arizona.

show me what those are?’….The pest control industry has been really good about helping us out.” Aside from the typical pests lurking around houses, Bug & Weed Mart also has solutions for other types of creatures such as snakes. “You don’t want to kill a snake, even a rattlesnake,” said Jim. “You can’t imagine how many rodents that thing eats. They pay their rent.” So, he recommends a product called SnakeAway. “It’s totally safe. You just sprinkle it out and the snake won’t cross it.” Bug & Weed Mart also has products to keep away bats, javelina and even bobcats. “We learned about it by hook and crook,” said Jim. “Out in North Scottsdale, a bobcat kept walking along a high fence between the various acre lots and it was scaring people for good reason. And we really didn’t know what to do exactly because there’s nothing that mentions bobcat in the label. “So, we used a very common repellant, oddly enough, for birds. It’s sticky stuff. We had the homeowner put it on the fence and when the bobcat walked over it, it got on its paws, it didn’t like it, made a lot of noise and never came back.” Information: bugandweedmart.com That, however, is subject to debate. The web site BestPlaces, which provides advice to those seeking to move, finds the overall cost of living in Arizona is 12.4 percent higher than the national average. In some areas, the web site reports, Arizona is close, with the cost of health care here less than 1 percent higher than nationally. But it finds transportation costs, including gasoline, car insurance and maintenance expenses, running 21 percent above the rest of the country. And housing costs, covering both buying and renting, are more than 28 percent higher.

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Making birthdays special for children in foster care BY DAN SHUFELT GSN Guest Writer

rizona Helping Hands is the largest provider of basic needs to the 14,000 children in our state’s foster care system. It is truly important to give boys and girls who have been abused and neglected a sense of safety and dignity. The beds, cribs, clothing, diapers, backpacks filled with school supplies, and other items help to raise their self-esteem. We take basic needs to another level with our Birthday Dreams program. We believe that celebrating a birthday for children in foster care is a basic need. Having met so many youngsters who – just due to their unique circumstances – have never celebrated their birthday, we understand the importance of that special day. We receive requests from foster families and the Department of Child Safety caseworkers daily. One request might state that little Joey

is turning 4 and likes trains. Another might tell us that Paige’s 17th birthday is coming up and she likes soccer and Harry Potter. Our objective is to let Joey, Paige and thousands of children know that we care. Our army of volunteers will “shop” through our stock of donated and purchased items to find the perfect gift to celebrate them. After finding the Thomas the train set, volunteer Anne will gift-wrap it with care and place it, along with a few other items and a book, into a white shopping bag that has been artistically decorated to say “Happy Birthday Joey!” Imagine Joey’s reaction to receiving a package made just for him. For some of the youngsters, the beautifully decorated bag is as important as what is inside. Somebody spent their time creating a magical message just for him. Teenagers in foster care are too often the forgotten ones. Many have been written off by our society. Hard to place in foster homes, burdened with baggage from their life experiences, maybe living

in a group home with 5-10 other children, their birthdays go unacknowledged. We prepare birthday packages for every child in the foster care system, regardless of age. For Paige, her package includes a duffel bag – to store her belongings and replace the black trash bag in which she has carried her life possessions from home to home. It also has a soccer ball and gift cards to let her decide what her needs and wants are. We might throw in some makeup, and we add a book (Harry Potter in her case) to every package that we assemble. I have met way too many children who have never celebrated a birthday. One young lady shared that the first time her birthday was acknowledged as special was the day she turned 16 and her caseworker and social worker pitched in a few dollars to buy her a birthday cake. We can, and must, do better – and that’s why our Birthday Dream program exists. This program is supported by our caring community. Companies have sponsored toy and gift card collections. Caring indi-

an exam or too depressed and can barely get out of bed, we are there. When your little one is sad because they’re having a hard time making friends, we are the ones that they talk to. When your child experiences loss, we are trained to help them cope. School social workers are mental health providers who serve students and families and connect them with community resources. We are professionally trained to provide needed social-emotional and mental health services. At the school level, we also partner with school psychologists and school counselors in order to ensure that the needs of the whole student are met. We are instrumental in helping young

minds prepare for the outside world and become well-adjusted young adults. With mental illness, violence, and suicide rates on the rise among our nation’s youth, our schools need school social workers more than ever. Mental illness isn’t just an issue that affects adults. Suicide also directly and traumatically touches the lives of our youth. According to the Centers for Disease Control, suicide is the second leading cause of death among teens nationwide. School social workers are especially trained in identifying and addressing risk factors and warning signs of violent and suicidal behaviors. We assist teachers and other school personnel in identifying concerning behaviors of students and the most ap-

viduals ask their friends to donate items for kids, instead of gifting them yet another bottle of wine. Others have assembled Birthdays in Bag kits that include cake mixes, frosting, candles and more to give a family the party to go along with the gift package. Volunteers have spent loving hours decorating bags and wrapping presents. It is wonderful to have so many coming together to share the love with kids who don’t smile and laugh enough. We know that every child should experience the joy of their special day, and our program makes the day special for every child in foster care! Arizona Helping Hands will make Birthday Dreams come true for 3,400+ children in 2019. To learn how you can help contact dreamcatcher@azhelpinghands.org.

- Dan Shufelt is president/CEO of Arizona Helping Hands, the largest provider of basic needs to Arizona’s children in foster care. Information: www.azhelpinghands.org. Contact Dan at dshufelt@azhelpinghands.org.

Social workers perform vital role in schools BY LAURA PAGANO GSN Guest Writer

s we enter the beginnings of the new school year, I often reflect on the proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child.”

As a school social worker, I find this to be especially true. Oftentimes the question is, “Who are school social workers and what do they do?” School social workers make a difference in kid’s lives. When a student has an issue with being bullied or their parents are facing a divorce, we are there. When a student experiences homelessness, hunger, or violence, we are there. When a student is too anxious to take

propriate ways in which to intervene in those behaviors. It can be a tough job, but most of us wouldn’t dream of doing anything else. Ask anyone of us, and we all agree that we have a highly rewarding job. We see our students grow up into productive young adults. We love the high fives and big smiles that we get from the students we helped overcome barriers and difficult life challenges. We are rewarded by the gratitude we get from the families we help. Students never forget the people who help them. If you see or know a school social worker, please give them your thanks and a high-five too.

- Lauri Pagano, LMSW, is president of the School Social Work Association of Arizona.

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Highland’s Gage Dayley growing up on the fly BY ZACH ALVIRA GSN Sports Editor

eing the starting quarterback of a high school football program at any level is no easy task. But some would argue, it becomes more difficult the younger a player is. Luckily, several programs across the state found success with younger players leading the offense. Highland High School’s football program is no exception with sophomore quarterback Gage Dayley. “There’s flashes of greatness mixed with inexperience,” Highland coach Brock Farrel said of Dayley. “He’s doing things a sophomore does when they play varsity. But he caps it all off by making really big plays and big throws. “Overall, he’s playing great.” Dayley may only be 15-years-old, but he’s quickly become one of the leaders of a Hawk offense averaging more than

Highland High School sophomore Gage Dayley has embraced his role as the starting quarterback in the state’s toughest conference. (Donna Mundy/

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45 points per game leading up to their Week 6 matchup against Desert Vista High.

Dayley’s role as the starting quarterback, like at any other school, comes with the pressure of finding Highland’s

wideout and defensive back, was slated to fit right into Gilbert’s game plan. His skillset gives senior quarterback Will Plummer a big target on the outside, while his speed and athleticism allow him to play at either corner or both safety positions on defense. He bounced around on the scout defense during the five weeks he was ineligible, challenging Plummer and the rest of the first-team offensive line in practice. On offense, he proved difficult for Gilbert’s defense, as he and Plummer connected on multiple occasions. “I feel like I competed well with all of our DBs during practice,” Barnhardt said. “I honestly think I got some of the best work I could get to prepare myself for the last five weeks of the regular sea-

son.” Plummer and Barnhardt aren’t strangers to one another. Before high school, the two played youth football together on the Gilbert Dawgs. Though it’s been four years since the two have shared the same field, while being on the same team, they haven’t skipped a beat. “We hadn’t seen each other in a couple of years but ever since he transferred in January, we’ve hung out basically every day,” Plummer said. “Our chemistry has gotten even stronger. It’s going to be huge to have him.” Barnhardt planned to contribute immediately alongside a plethora of talented wideouts on Gilbert’s offense. Senior captain Tyler Hironaka has been one of Plummer’s favorite tar-

playmakers on every down. But it’s a role he is excelling in through the first five games of his varsity career. The 5-foot-9, 150-pound gunslinger passed 651 yards and 11 touchdowns in five games this season for Highland. He’s rushed 116 yards. He benefits from the likes of senior wideouts Zach Schroeder, Tanner Crandall and Tru Tanner, who made the switch to wideout from quarterback before the start of this season. Running backs Max Davis and Danny Wood help Dayley in the backfield, along with senior athlete Ja’sean Lee, who recently found a role on offense, as one of the team’s top cornerbacks. “My teammates all know what they’re doing,” Dayley said. “They all tell me to watch film after practice and tell me ways we can beat a corner or another defensive guy. They help me see things

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Gilbert’s Blake Barnhardt ready to contribute BY ZACH ALVIRA GSN Sports Editor

ilbert High School senior Blake Barnhardt waited patiently for five weeks, spending time on the scout team offense and defense until he was finally eligible to suit up this past Friday night. A transfer from Williams Field, Barnhardt was forced to sit out the first five games of Gilbert’s season. But against Maricopa last Friday, he was finally able to take the field as a Tiger. “It was a long five weeks,” Barnhardt said. “But it’s fun to just be able to get out there with my guys and start playing.” Barnhardt, a 6-foot-2, 175-pound

gets this season, as the 5-foot-9, 175-pounder used his speed to catch 40 passes for 784-yards and eight touchdowns leading up to Gilbert’s Week 6 matchup against Campo Verde. Along with Hironaka, junior Wyatt Zellner has 115 receiving yards for a touchdown while senior Briggs Dupree accounts for 307 receiving yards and three touchdowns. This season, 12 players caught passes from Plummer, who already passed 1,453-yards and 15 touchdowns. “I’m not the fastest but I know if I just find ways to get open, I can still make plays. I’ve been able to do that so far,” Dupree said. “Blake is a real player, he’s

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that I don’t.” Dayley was thrust into the starting quarterback role before the start of the 2019 season. Making the jump from the freshman team to varsity isn’t as uncommon as some may think, but it takes a special talent to excel the way Dayley has so far this season. Even in Highland’s loss to Hamilton, Dayley showed poise and remained calm in the pocket despite facing a deficit late in the game. Down a touchdown with just one second on the clock, Dayley scrambled from Hamilton’s 11-yard line, making it down near the goal line before he was stopped just inches short of what could have been the game-tying score. It’s a play Dayley still laughs about when brought up. But the matchup against Hamilton is the type of game which fuels his love for the sport. “I love the competition,” Dayley said. “It’s just fun. I just love playing it. Especially when people doubt you, being under pressure is fun to me. I just love

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really good. He’ll be a big help in the end zone because he is tall and lengthy, but he also has really good hands. “He’s going to bring a lot to this team.” Since Derek Zellner took over the football program at Gilbert, in 2015, its offense is producing a large magnitude of yards and points on a yearly basis. It all started in 2015 with Will’s older brother, Jack, a quarterback, who is now a quaterback at Purdue University. As a sophomore, the older Plummer threw over 1,500-yards. He nearly eclipsed 2,500-yards as a junior and passed a staggering 2,861-yards as a senior. There’s been no drop-off from Jack to Will, as the younger Plummer picked up right where his big brother left off. In his first season as a starter last year, Plummer passed 2,339-yards and 25 touchdowns. He’s already on pace this season to eclipse the 3,000-yard mark. “When I was in high school, my coach, coach (Mike) Clark at Dobson, said every play was designed to score,” Zellner said. “That’s the same thing with us. That’s the beauty of spread because you put all of these athletes on the field and it’s difficult for teams to stop.”

nervous before each game. However, he says the nerves usually fade away after his first snap. Even then, however, there are certain “rituals” he must do each week before Friday nights. “I’m really superstitious,” Dayley said. “I have to sit in the same spot every time we go into film. On Fridays I have to sit in the same spot in the locker room. I also have to wear the same type of tape every game then I’ll put something over it if we are wearing a different color. “Things like that I’m superstitious about.” Dayley’s spot of choice in the Highland locker room is Gage Dayley has his own weekly routine leading up to Friday three seats over on the bench nights. If he goes away from his routine, his fear of losing kicks in. to the right of the main en(Donna Mundy/Special to GSN) trance. If he happens to enter and see one of his teammates the adrenaline.” Despite being rarely affected by the sitting there, he politely asks them to pressure that comes with being a quar- move. He admits he doesn’t know what terback, Dayley admits he still gets

27 SPORTS would happen if he were to change his weekly routine, but it’s also something he doesn’t plan to find out. “I’ve watched a lot of videos on it,” Dayley said. “I just don’t want something bad to happen like losing.” The talent Highland has across the board this season is much like the 2018 team, which pushed Chandler to overtime in the 6A semifinals. Now with the introduction of the Open Division by the Arizona Interscholastic Association, Highland aims to be one of the eight teams competing against the best of the best for a true state title. Dayley and Farrel know the Hawks need to fire on all cylinders every game to not be at risk of being on the outside looking in when the regular season concludes. But it’s a challenge they know every Highland player has embraced. “When we are focused and we play with a lot of passion, we are amazing,” Farrel said. “When we play lackluster and unfocused, we are pretty average. “As long as we keep our intensity and our focus, I think we can play with anybody.”

The Tigers made the playoffs for the first time since 2010 last season, a major accomplishment for a program in peril before Zellner’s arrival. Participation numbers throughout the program are rising yearly and the Tigers now find themselves with a competitive edge, in one of the toughest regions of the 5A Conference. Zellner hopes they can continue progressing one game at a time this season Blake Barnhardt spent the first five weeks of the season helping his senior wideout Blake Barnhardt, a transfer from Williams Field, was and he looks for- team on scout offense and defense during practice, anxiously await- Gilbert eligible for the first time this season against Campo Verde. (Zach Alvira/GSN ing the moment he was able to suit up on Friday nights. ward to adding (Zach Alvira/GSN Staff) Staff) Barnhardt’s talent to his arsenal ter and better each week,” Zellner said. guys are eligible, it should be a good of offensive weapons. “We just want to keep getting bet- “Now that Blake and a couple of other thing. We will see where it takes us.”

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Ducey sees need for college athlete compensation BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

ov. Doug Ducey said last week he’s open to some form of compensation for college athletes – but nothing like the bill approved by California lawmakers. He conceded Arizona may be forced to look at the issue to ensure colleges here can continue to attract talent if the California measure becomes law – especially if there isn’t a nationwide solution first. The measure awaiting the signature of California Gov. Gavin Newsom would not allow colleges to pay athletes, a model considered from time to time. Instead, it would allow students themselves to hire state-licensed agents who could get the contracts for endorsements and sponsorships. On one hand, Ducey said these athletes do get a college education.

“They’re getting a full-ride scholarship,’’ he said. “So that is compensation to a certain degree.’’ Still, he acknowledged, it doesn’t cover other costs. “I do have concern for students who can’t get back and forth to where they grew-up, and their parents can’t participate,’’ the governor said. Then there’s the fact colleges do financially benefit from sporting events. “I understand there is an incredible amount of money that’s being generated by these athletes,’’ he explained. “I do think there probably is an equitable, more equitable way to do it.’’ Still, there’s a limit to how far Ducey is willing to go beyond some additional dollars, saying such a measure raises difficult questions. “How do you determine who is the superstar athlete versus the newcomer?’’ he asked.

The measure sitting on Newsom’s desk would bar California educational institutions from keeping students from participating in intercollegiate athletics solely because of being paid for the use of his or her name, image or likeness. It also says such earnings “shall not affect the student’s scholarship eligibility.’’ It also seeks to prohibit the NCAA and any other athletic association or conference from keeping a student or the student’s college from participating in intercollegiate athletics. The measure has drawn predictable criticism from the NCAA, which called the measure “unconstitutional’’ and “harmful.’’ Key, the letter says, is it “gives those schools an unfair recruiting advantage’’ over colleges elsewhere where students would not be able to earn outside cash. That economic advantage is of concern to Ducey.

“Of course, Arizona will want to remain competitive,’’ he said. One solution, the governor said, would be to have this addressed at a national level rather than “allowing a governor to put his state in a position where it leaves other states noncompetitive.’’ Ducey says it can be handled by the NCAA. That organization already has formed a committee to consider rules regarding compensation for athletes for use of their name, image and likeness. That panel is supposed to report its findings with NCAA’s board of governors next month. The California legislation has an escape clause of sorts: It does not take effect until 2023, giving lawmakers a chance to review what the NCAA eventually enacts. The key, said Ducey, is finding that balance.

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Chandler church offers ‘Taste of Greece’ BY DAVID M. BROWN GetOut Contributor

It’s “Opa!” time as the 36th annual Taste of Greece festival returns Oct. 4–6 at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Chandler. Melding the traditions of ancient Greece with today’s culture, the church campus located at 2716 N. Dobson Rd., becomes a Greek village, welcoming 10,000 guests for the celebration with Greek foods, live music, costumed folk dancing, imports, vendors and a Kids Fun Zone. More than 300 volunteers, mostly church members and fellow Greek churches in the Valley, will tend 15 food booths serving 32 dishes. They will also help guests at the sports bar and the “agora” marketplace, which features arts and crafts, Greek imports, jewelry, CDs, books and icons. And they coordinate the advertising, publicity and other festival duties.

Nicolette Wright gets her young dancers ready for the three-day Taste of Greece festival in Chandler while many of her colleagues are busy in the kitchen cooking up an array of old Greek recipes for thousands of attendees to enjoy. (Taste of Greece)

The food is prepared by highly experienced food volunteers. Favorites include dolmathes, grapevine

leaves stuffed with ground beef, seasoned rice and herbs; spanakopita, thin filo dough filled with spinach and cheeses;

and pastichio, “Greek lasagna,” baked macaroni and ground beef covered in béchamel sauce. New this year is calamari, a Greek specialty. Attendees can also enjoy Greek pastries such as baklava, filo dough filled with nuts and spices; kourabiedes, a rich, shortbread-like cookie covered with powdered sugar; and loukoumathes, pastry puffs sweetened with honey and sprinkled with cinnamon. Baklava cheesecake is debuting this year. These and other Greek foods will also be available to take home. Greek music will continue to serenade foodies this weekend. There will be folk dancers from various age groups in authentic costumes from Crete, Thrace and Epirus. Dance workshops are also scheduled. “From the spanakopita to the stitching in the Greek dancer’s costumes, we are a

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State Fair returns with The Cult, fried Oreos

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he scent of mouthwatering fried foods, heart-stopping rides and concert performances by awardwinning artists like rapper Lil’ Pump and country’s Trace Adkins. Visitors can experience these things and more at the Arizona State Fair from Friday, Oct. 4, to Sunday, Oct. 27. “We have some truly amazing things lined up for this year’s fair,” said Jen Yee, Arizona State Fair assistant executive director. “You’re not going to want to miss this.” Fair foodies can expect the classics like Indian fry bread, deep-fried Oreos and turkey legs along with additions like the doughnut tower stick and a 2-foot-long mega corndog. However, one of the most anticipated treats to be served this year is the Flaming Hot Cheetos pickle – a pickle hollowed

As October rolls in, so will the Arizona State Fair with a vast array of rides, games, exhibits and, of course, some unusual treats like fried Oreos. (Special to GSN)

out and stuffed with the fiery red snack. “I remember my family and I going to the fair every year, just for the food,” said

Yee, who lives in Ahwatukee. “It was like having a Thanksgiving dinner every time we went.”

Thrill-seekers will get their kicks with a new ride called The Titan, a pendulumstyle ride deemed the “the largest portable aerial thrill ride in the United States.” Riders are propelled 180 feet at 60 miles per hour. Not an adrenaline junkie? Be sure to check out the all-new Esports Gaming World—a must-visit for all gamers. The 18-day event is equipped with more than 100 gaming stations and will include virtual reality pods, tournaments, gaming demos, professional teams and celebrity streamers. Another new attraction to the fairground includes a retro arcade, stocked with ’80s classics such as Ms. Pac-Man and pinball. The “Monster Museum” will debut just in time for the Halloween season. Fairgoers can take selfies with their favorite horror characters –Michael Myers, Chucky,

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telling a story which allows our children and neighbors to sample our Greek culture, hospitality and faith,” said Nicolette Wright, a member of the church who tends the gyro booth during the weekend with husband Todd. “The festival is our opportunity to proudly showcase our traditional Greek menu, music, and dances and to strengthen our bonds and relationships with our friends, family, and neighbors,” added Vange Archuleta. He has volunteered since 1985 and chaired the event for seven years. Dimitra Attwood, coordinated volunteers this year and explains, “Greeks love to share their love for food, hospitality and community, so being able to share that is a beautiful feeling. “When you go to a Greek’s home, you will have a new best friend, learn so much about their heritage – and will never walk away hungry.” The festival satisfies other needs, too. Most importantly, it ensures the continuity of centuries of traditions. For Wright, it’s an opportunity to celebrate Greek heritage with the community and share the culture with her children. “As we work the booth all weekend long, we still take necessary breaks to watch our 6-year-old son participate in Greek dance,” she said. “It’s increasingly more difficult, generation after generation, to preserve this (culture) if you didn’t have the influence of the Greek Orthodox Church and the opportunity to celebrate Greek culture each year,” said Wright, whose greatgrandparents were one of the first Greek families in Arizona. Their children – Wright’s grandparents

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Frankenstein and his Bride – for $5. The Arizona State Fair will continue to host crowd favorites like rodeos and monster truck. Livestock competitions take up a large portion of the space at the fairgrounds.

Main stage music

A slew of great performers will be featured at this year’s Arizona State Fair, starting Friday, Oct. 4. Showtime is 7 p.m. and reserved seating is $40 to $60, unless otherwise noted, and that includes fair admission, too. General admission seating is free with a fair ticket.

The festival will offer an array of Greek dishes, all made by members of the congregation and many of them from recipies that have been passed down through generatiuons. (Special to GSN)

– attended Greek school every day after traditional American day school, but they didn’t require a formal Greek school environment for their children, Wright’s parents. “Generation by generation, we are assimilated more into the American culture, so as parents we need to be more purposeful in how we make time to pass down our Greek traditions and heritage,” said Wright. Wright also directs the church’s Sunday school ministry and is a member of St. Irene Philoptochos, a charitable society of the church. Attwood’s volunteers range from 6 years through 90. “We even have some awesome middle school parishioners who have taken it Yee said spending time with animals like sheep, pigs and goats and has always been a favorite pastime among women and children. “While we are an urban fair, we still try to incorporate our agricultural roots throughout the grounds,” she said. Gate admission ranges from $12 for

Billy Currington, Friday, Oct. 4 The Cult, Saturday, Oct. 5 Stryper, Wednesday, Oct. 9 Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Thursday, Oct. 10 Fiesta Friday, Friday, Oct. 11 Lee Brice, Saturday, Oct. 12 Matthew West and Zach Williams, Wednesday, Oct. 16

upon themselves to set up a table in the Kids Zone to paint fingernails for a donation,” she said. Both she and husband Kevin grew up at St. Katherine. His late uncle, Father Sam Poulos started the parish and baptized her. “I learned how to Greek dance at a very young age and loved every bit of it. Learning the choreography and that each dance came from one island or another and being able to wear the costumes and learning what island they were from gave me such a sense of pride for my heritage,” she recalled. “Now I get to see my own kids learn all the same things and even wear some of the same costumes that I wore when I was a kid,” she said, noting that all three

adults and $8 for children and seniors. However, Yee mentions that there are quite a few ways to save when visiting the fair. For the first time, the fair will feature “College Day” on Oct. 11. Students will receive free admission from noon to 6 p.m., with a valid school ID. Popular deals are “We

Trace Adkins, Thursday, Oct. 17 Becky G., Friday, Oct. 18 Lil Pump, Saturday, Oct. 19 Awolnation, Wednesday, Oct. 23 Chase Rice, Thursday, Oct. 24 MC Hammer’s House Party with C + C Music Factory Featuring Freedom Williams, Friday, Oct. 25

were dancing before they were born, including her 4-year-old twins: “Even being 34 weeks pregnant with twins couldn’t stop me from being out on that dance floor during a Greek festival!” The twins have attended Camp Agape, partially funded by the St. Irene Philoptochos society. The camp caters to families dealing with childhood diseases. Archuleta’s parents immigrated to Green River, Wyoming; he worked with the Union Pacific Railroad in the mid1900s and sent for her mother to join him in the late 1940s via a letter to Greece. Green River had no Greek festivals, “but a close-knit community of Greek families maintained the traditions of the Greek culture through our church, celebrations, strong bonds and deep pride,” she said. In 1985, her daughter, Dr. Stacie Eskew, a Gilbert optometrist, and son, Adam Archuleta, the ASU football star, NFL player and now CBS sports analyst, moved to Chandler. As soon as they arrived, the family joined St. Katherine. Since 1985, many of the festival leaders have passed away, and the current average age is over 75. “It is imperative for our younger generations to step up and work hand in hand with our leaders to continue the traditions that have been set forth by generations,” she said. Archuleta has five grandchildren, and her staff is assisting with the next generation as well. The Wrights, for example, are expecting their third, which should make a quorum to assume all of the gyro duties at future A Taste of Greece events. “One day,” she said with a smile, “the booth will be run by the whole family.” Care Wednesdays,” when attendees can bring in cans of food in exchange for free admission, and “Free Fry’s Fridays,” when Fry’s customers can bring their grocery receipts showing purchases of more than

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Where: Arizona State Fair, 1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix. Info: 602-252-6771, azstatefair.com. When: noon-9 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; noon-10 p.m. Fridays; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays; and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays. Oct 4-27 Cost: $12 general admission; $8 kids 5 to 13 and seniors 55 and older.

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Chicken with baked apples is a one-skillet fall gem

his is the sort of one-skillet deliciousness that you would expect when you visit grandma’s house. Pan-grilled chicken and glazed baked apples. Plus, it’s the perfect meal to bring us into the fall. Normally when apples are served with chicken or pork, they are softly sautéed and served on the side. I love the way these apples look and taste. They are called Hasselback apples – referring to the method of making lots of thin slices three quarters of the way down the fruit. The result is a baked apple that has lots of hidden places for the glaze to go and each slice is just the right size for each piece of chicken. Since you probably have most of the ingredients in your kitchen cabinets, I say pick up some fresh skinless boneless chicken thighs and make this comfort food meal for dinner this week.

4 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of nutmeg, optional 2 teaspoons flour ½ teaspoon salt 2 large firm apples, peeled, cored, and halved (vertically)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour and salt. Whisk to combine. Slice each half of an apple into thin slices three quarters of the way down, leaving the bottom of the halved apple intact. Place apple halves flat side down in a baking dish. Spoon or brush half of the brown sugar/ butter mixture over the apples. Cover and bake for 25 minutes or until apples are cooked but still slightly firm. Meanwhile, make chicken.

Ingredients for the chicken:

8 boneless skinless boneless chicken thighs 2 tablespoons cooking oil Salt and pepper Ingredients for the glaze: 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1½ tablespoons soy sauce 1½ tablespoons pure maple syrup, honey or

agave nectar ½ teaspoon pepper

Directions:

Combine the apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, honey or agave nectar and ground pepper in a bowl. Whisk to combine and then set aside. Wash and pat the chicken thighs dry. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper on both sides. In a cast iron or heavy skillet, heat oil. When hot, add chicken thighs and cook until browned on both sides. When the second side is browned, spoon the glaze over the thighs. Reduce heat to medium high and cook until chicken is done and sauce is slightly thickened. Spoon remainder of the apple glaze over the baked apples and return to oven, uncovered for five minutes. Serve two pieces of chicken thighs and one apple half per serving.

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS CONDOMINIUM 12044.0027

The following legally described trust property will be sold pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated (See Exhibit “A”), in Instrument No. (See Exhibit “A”) in the Office of the County Recorder of Maricopa County, Arizona, at public auction to the highest bidder in the Courtyard, by the Main Entrance of the Superior Court Building, 201 West Jefferson, Phoenix, Arizona, 85003, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2019: Painted Mountain Golf Villas Interval Interest, consisting of: (i) an undivided (See Exhibit “A”) [52nd for Annual/104th for Biennial] fee interest in Unit No. (See Exhibit “A”), Interval No(s) (See Exhibit “A”) , Assigned Year (See Exhibit “A”) PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas Condominium recorded in instrument no. 97-0704664, and plat recorded in Book 451 of Maps, Page 11, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, by which an Owner is entitled to occupy a Unit for one (1) Interval on an annual or biennial (whichever is indicated above) and recurring basis, the exact Interval to be established every year (or, for biennial, every other year) by reservation, all as defined and governed by the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas, dated September 18, 1997, and recorded October 8, 1997, in instrument no. 97-0704665, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, as amended (collectively, the “Declaration”); and (ii) the n on-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Area, and to use and enjoy the Common Furnishings contained in such Unit, during such Owner’s Use Period, as provided in the Declaration. For convenience in inventory control, conveyancing, and titling, an Interval Interest is granted in a specific Unit; however, this interest does NOT carry with it the right to use that specific Unit. however, this interest does NOT carry with it the right to use that specific Unit. Purported property address: 6302 East McKellips Road, Mesa, Arizona 85215. Tax parcel number: 20-1008093. Original trustor(s): (See Exhibit “A”) Original principal balance: (See Exhibit “A”). Substitute Trustee: Darlene Keech, 6302 East McKellips Road, Mesa, AZ 85215. This is a non-judicial foreclosure proceeding to permit WESTGATE GV AT PAINTED MOUNTAIN, LLC to pursue its in rem remedies under Arizona law. Account No./ Grantor(s), Undivided Interest;Bldg/Unit No., Interval No./Assigned Year, Date of DOT Recording, Amount of Note, Book/Instrument No. for Deed of Trust. 2801979339 Valerie M TenhetMichael S Tenhet 587 County Road 2215 Decatur, TX 76234 , 1/2 Biennial, 6-224P, 36 ODD, 03/14/2014, $6,195.00, 2014-0795291, 7074621739 Luz E Sanchez 17547 Amantha Ave Carson, CA 90746, 1/2 Biennial, 6-222P, 27 ODD, 09/19/2014, $4,372.26, 2015-0810943, 7074189039 Miranda L BrowneTrevor E Browne 335 Roberts Rd Athens, GA 30606, 1/2 Biennial, 6-126, 10 EVEN, 07/18/2014, $7,600.00, 2015-0724297, 2802065339 Brandi Williams 11354 Still Hollow Dr Frisco, TX 75035, 1/2 Biennial, 9-237P, 33 ODD, 06/25/2014, $5,895.00, 2015-0492478, 2802115339 Amanda L CrosbyRoger L Crosby PO Box 884 Steinhatchee, FL 32359, 1/2 Biennial, 6-223, 43 EVEN, 08/09/2014, $10,043.63, 2016-0101461, 2801956439 Gloria D LoweJohn Lowe 7359 Van Grayson Loop Fayetteville, NC 28314, 1/2 Biennial, 6-124M, 34 ODD, 11/30/2013, $5,400.00, 2015-0241237, 2802056339 Anthony D CoghillA'Dan N Coghill 1721 Hudgins Farm Circle Fredericksburg, VA 22408, 1/2 Biennial, 9-138P, 5 ODD , 06/18/2014, $4,806.00, 2016-0124816, 3900008739 Mike VisockisAngela Visockis 1051 S Dobson #174 Mesa, AZ 85202, 1 Annual, 6123P, 35 WHOLE, 04/09/2008, $6,399.43, 2009-0310183, 2802032939 Johnnie C EvansFelicia W Evans 1117 Raven Perch Drive Wendell, NC 27591 , 1/2 Biennial, 8-233P , 21 ODD, 05/31/2014, $5,400.00, 2016-0118243, 2802208439 Joshua A WilliamsTwanna R Williams 2358 Saintsville Rd Greenville, NC 27834, 1/2 Biennial, 6-224M, 32 EVEN, 03/01/2015, $6,895.34, 2015-0724341, 2802092639 Gregory J Evans, JrTawny Evans 24673 Watson Ranch Rd Montgomery, TX 77356, 1 Annual, 6-225, 33 WHOLE, 07/18/2014, $15,451.74, 2016-0118270 - Published: East Valley Tribune, Sept 29, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 2019 / 24155

The following legally described trust property will be sold pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated (See Exhibit “A”), in Instrument No. (See Exhibit “A”) in the Office of the County Recorder of Maricopa County, Arizona, at public auction to the highest bidder in the Courtyard, by the Main Entrance of the Superior Court Building, 201 West Jefferson, Phoenix, Arizona, 85003, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2019: Painted Mountain Golf Villas Interval Interest, consisting of: (i) an undivided (See Exhibit “A”) [52nd for Annual/104th for Biennial] fee interest in Unit No. (See Exhibit “A”), Interval No(s) (See Exhibit “A”) , Assigned Year (See Exhibit “A”) PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas Condominium recorded in instrument no. 97-0704664, and plat recorded in Book 451 of Maps, Page 11, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, by which an Owner is entitled to occupy a Unit for one (1) Interval on an annual or biennial (whichever is indicated above) and recurring basis, the exact Interval to be established every year (or, for biennial, every other year) by reservation, all as defined and governed by the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas, dated September 18, 1997, and recorded October 8, 1997, in instrument no. 97-0704665, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, as amended (collectively, the “Declaration”); and (ii) the n on-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Area, and to use and enjoy the Common Furnishings contained in such Unit, during such Owner’s Use Period, as provided in the Declaration. For convenience in inventory control, conveyancing, and titling, an Interval Interest is granted in a specific Unit; however, this interest does NOT carry with it the right to use that specific Unit. however, this interest does NOT carry with it the right to use that specific Unit. Purported property address: 6302 East McKellips Road, Mesa, Arizona 85215. Tax parcel number: 20-1008093. Original trustor(s): (See Exhibit “A”) Original principal balance: (See Exhibit “A”). Substitute Trustee: Darlene Keech, 6302 East McKellips Road, Mesa, AZ 85215. ---------This is a non-judicial foreclosure proceeding to permit WESTGATE GV AT PAINTED MOUNTAIN, LLC to pursue its in rem remedies under Arizona law. Account No./ Grantor(s), Undivided Interest;Bldg/Unit No., Interval No./Assigned Year, Date of DOT Recording, Amount of Note, Book/Instrument No. for Deed of Trust. 71189592257 Chamika V Jones 413 37th Pl SE Apt 202 Washington, DC 20019, 1/2 Biennial, 8232, 20 ODD, 08/26/2016, $4,625.80, 2017-129526, 90227422186Victoria HamrickJohn S Walls 1001 South Leadville Apt 302 Boise, ID 83706, 1/2 Biennial, 9-138M, 6 ODD, 10/03/2015, $5,400.00, 2016-0457913, 67586000001Loretta K Warfield 6605 Alter St Baltimore, MD 21207, 1/2 Biennial, 9-135, 32 EVEN, 04/24/2015, $6,223.62, 2015-0859971, 73342698963Joseph R PeaceCheryl S Peace 3126 Henry Wilson Road Oxford, NC 27565 , 1/2 Biennial, 9-138P, 22 ODD, 10/06/2015, $4,500.00, 2016-0840376, 80285502698Quantas S CalbertVictoria Y Calbert 739 Boxwood Dr Pensacola, FL 32503, 1/2 Biennial, 9-238, 30 EVEN, 03/20/2015, $7,089.65, 2015-0740586, 73635058784Kenneth E AlfaroFatima R Alfaro 40027 N Hidden Bunker Court Antoch, IL 60002, 1/2 Biennial, 8-233M, 34 EVEN, 03/25/2016, $5,400.00, 2016-0932181, 70265779234Kandace L CollinsRonald S Lamar 209 Scammel St Marietta, OH 45750 , 1/2 Biennial, 9-138M, 34 EVEN, 09/21/2015, $5,813.91, 2016-0457898, 93682114280Cotina S HemphillLydell E Hill 2344 Ridgerock Lane Apt 202 Rock Hill, SC 29732, 1/2 Biennial, 6-126, 42 ODD, 05/17/2015, $7,560.00, 2015-0900255, 97185560428Lois M Lambert PO Box 1953 The Dalles, OR 97058 , 1/2 Biennial, 6-225, 20 ODD, 04/08/2015, $6,760.14, 2015-0724334, 77989059181La Ronda R White 27692 Devonshire St Southfield, MI 48076, 1/2 Biennial, 6-223, 13 EVEN, 06/03/2015, $9,792.81, 2015-0900262, 78628283547Lenaka R GivensAntonio M Givens 421 Felder St Bishopville, SC 29010, 1/2 Biennial, 8-233M, 18 ODD, 03/26/2016, $5,813.91, 20170127277, 78940245125Brian Perry, SrKristal Perry 2128 Dembrigh Lane Charlotte, NC 28262, 1/2 Biennial, 6-222M, 10 EVEN, 06/27/2015, $5,813.91, 2015-0859969, 84295863264Gerona NeubiaPhilip Neubia 3005 Kathleen Way Williamsburg, VA 23188, 1/2 Biennial, 9-237M, 42 EVEN, 04/09/2016, $5,813.91, 2016-0811876 - Published: East Valley Tribune, Sept 29, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 2019 / 24152

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS CONDOMINIUM 12044.0026

NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS CONDOMINIUM 12044.002 The following legally described trust property will be sold pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated (See Exhibit “A”), in Instrument No. (See Exhibit “A”) in the Office of the County Recorder of Maricopa County, Arizona, at public auction to the highest bidder in the Courtyard, by the Main Entrance of the Superior Court Building, 201 West Jefferson, Phoenix, Arizona, 85003, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2019: Painted Mountain Golf Villas Interval Interest, consisting of: (i) an undivided (See Exhibit “A”) [52nd for Annual/104th for Biennial] fee interest in Unit No. (See Exhibit “A”), Interval No(s) (See Exhibit “A”) , Assigned Year (See Exhibit “A”) PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas Condominium recorded in instrument no. 97-0704664, and plat recorded in Book 451 of Maps, Page 11, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, by which an Owner is entitled to occupy a Unit for one (1) Interval on an annual or biennial (whichever is indicated above) and recurring basis, the exact Interval to be established every year (or, for biennial, every other year) by reservation, all as defined and governed by the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas, dated September 18, 1997, and recorded October 8, 1997, in instrument no. 97-0704665, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, as amended (collectively, the “Declaration”); and (ii) the no n-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Area, and to use and enjoy the Common Furnishings contained in such Unit, during such Owner’s Use Period, as provided in the Declaration. For convenience in inventory control, conveyancing, and titling, an Interval Interest is granted in a specific Unit; however, this interest does NOT carry with it the right to use that specific Unit. Purported property address: 6302 East McKellips Road, Mesa, Arizona 85215. Tax parcel number: 20-1008093. Original trustor(s): (See Exhibit “A”) Original principal balance: (See Exhibit “A”). Substitute Trustee: Darlene Keech, 6302 East McKellips Road, Mesa, AZ 85215. This is a non-judicial foreclosure proceeding to permit WESTGATE GV AT PAINTED MOUNTAIN, LLC to pursue its in rem remedies under Arizona law Account No./ Grantor(s), Undivided Interest;Bldg/Unit No., Interval No./Assigned Year, Date of DOT Recording, Amount of Note, Book/Instrument No. for Deed of Trust. 25962921232 Jonathan P ThomasDeidre M Floyd 6185 Shetland St Sumter, SC 29154 , 1/2 Biennial, 9-237M , 24 EVEN, 05/14/2016, $5,813.91, 2016-0807315, 35367253263 Ray SinananRiza Sinanan 372 Rossland Road West Oshawa, ON L1J3G5 CANADA , 1/2 Biennial, 8-134M, 30 EVEN, 03/18/2015, $6,426.00, 2016-0457920, 25279825852 Carol D Outlaw 2006 Liberty Ave Hopewell, VA 23860, 1/2 Biennial, 10-139, 23 EVEN, 06/17/2016, $4,625.80, 2016-840373, 27528327573 Rose C Abadilla 1014 Mao Ln Honolulu, HI 96817, 1/2 Biennial, 6-122M, 33 EVEN, 05/29/2015, $6,414.99, 2015-0900245, 14481431170 Roy S RobinsonRebecca J Robinson 115 West Northside Dr Lake Wales, FL 33853, 1/2 Biennial, 8-134P, 34 ODD, 05/29/2015, $4,803.61, 2017-0313877, 17128681339 Danisha RobinsonKenneth Robinson 2729 Caribou Court Morrow, GA 30260 , 1/2 Biennial, 8-132M, 35 ODD, 06/14/2015, $5,400.00, 2016-0182292, 60390202673 Montina S Newkirk P.O. Box 56 Willard, NC 28478 , 1/2 Biennial, 6-123P, 44 ODD, 11/28/2015, $5,214.96, 2016-0611056, 65964491115 April L SmithRodrick J Smith 2581 Ringgold Rd Somerset, KY 42503 , 1/2 Biennial, 6-124M, 45 EVEN, 06/19/2015, $5,813.91, 2016-0182296, 56422719106 Regina A MetcalfLeon Sims 147 South Gosnell Blytheville, AR 72315 , 1/2 Biennial, 9-135, 8 ODD, 06/09/2016, $8,139.47, 2017-0127279, 17507182693 Hairo Perez 9625 Mount Pisgah Rd Silver Spring, MD 20903, 1/2 Biennial, 6-123M , 30 ODD, 04/13/2015, $6,426.00, 20170059993, 30713315601 Valerie D Wilson 7635 Brentwood Rd Philadelphia, PA 19151, 1/2 Biennial, 8-132M, 33 EVEN, 07/31/2016, $3,559.56, 2017-0007478, 18123456016 Charlie W SellersLois E Sellers 108 Lake Dr Trinity, NC 27370, 1/2 Biennial, 7-130, 21 EVEN, 03/20/2015, $7,427.25, 2015-0724419, 56414237786 Steve D BroadnaxApril M Broadnax 515 Piney Fork Church Rd Eden, NC 27288, 1/2 Biennial, 6-121, 28 ODD, 06/20/2015, $8,081.33, 2016-0182232, 67540799367 Gordon L Thompson JrPaula F Thompson 161 Anglin Valley Ln Stoneville, NC 27048, 1/2 Biennial, 6-224M, 33 ODD, 07/30/2015, $5,813.91, 2016-0840390, 65409817700 Carolyn JonesChristopher L Ford 219 East Hughes Circle Florence, SC 29506, 1/2 Biennial, 9-138P, 31 ODD, 07/18/2015, $4,500.00, 2016-0610686 - Published: East Valley Tribune, Sept. 29, Oct 3, 10, 17, 2019 / 24150

The following legally described trust property will be sold pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated (See Exhibit “A”), in Instrument No. (See Exhibit “A”) in the Office of the County Recorder of Maricopa County, Arizona, at public auction to the highest bidder in the Courtyard, by the Main Entrance of the Superior Court Building, 201 West Jefferson, Phoenix, Arizona, 85003, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2019: Painted Mountain Golf Villas Interval Interest, consisting of: (i) an undivided (See Exhibit “A”) [52nd for Annual/104th for Biennial] fee interest in Unit No. (See Exhibit “A”), Interval No(s) (See Exhibit “A”) , Assigned Year (See Exhibit “A”) PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas Condominium recorded in instrument no. 97-0704664, and plat recorded in Book 451 of Maps, Page 11, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, by which an Owner is entitled to occupy a Unit for one (1) Interval on an annual or biennial (whichever is indicated above) and recurring basis, the exact Interval to be established every year (or, for biennial, every other year) by reservation, all as defined and governed by the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas, dated September 18, 1997, and recorded October 8, 1997, in instrument no. 97-0704665, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, as amended (collectively, the “Declaration”); and (ii) the n on-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Area, and to use and enjoy the Common Furnishings contained in such Unit, during such Owner’s Use Period, as provided in the Declaration. For convenience in inventory control, conveyancing, and titling, an Interval Interest is granted in a specific Unit; however, this interest does NOT carry with it the right to use that specific Unit. however, this interest does NOT carry with it the right to use that specific Unit. Purported property address: 6302 East McKellips Road, Mesa, Arizona 85215. Tax parcel number: 20-1008093. Original trustor(s): (See Exhibit “A”) Original principal balance: (See Exhibit “A”). Substitute Trustee: Darlene Keech, 6302 East McKellips Road, Mesa, AZ 85215. This is a non-judicial foreclosure proceeding to permit WESTGATE GV AT PAINTED MOUNTAIN, LLC to pursue its in rem remedies under Arizona law. Account No./ Grantor(s), Undivided Interest;Bldg/Unit No., Interval No./Assigned Year, Date of DOT Recording, Amount of Note, Book/Instrument No. for Deed of Trust. 7075694239Sayyid MuhammedFatou Jallow Muhammed1617 Horner RdWoodbridge, VA 22191 , 1/2Biennial, 8-233M, 20 ODD, 02/25/2015, $6,103.41, 2015-0752433, 13616203231Raymundo SanchezJoyce A SanchezPO Box 822Harrisonburg, VA 22803, 1/2Biennial, 8-132M, 2 EVEN, 07/06/2015, $5,813.91, 20160454924, 7074784639Carlos D Mc ArthurApril K Mc Arthur141 NE 15th StreetOklahoma City, OK 73104, 1/2Biennial, 7-228, 16 EVEN, 10/03/2014, $6,760.14, 2015-0724351, 7075126939Charles O Mc Daniel IIIQuiana D Mc Daniel728 Meandering DriveCedar Hill, TX 75104, 1/2Biennial, 9138P, 39 EVEN, 11/19/2014, $4,410.64, 2015-0724270, 7053528039Sophia A GreenCmr 427 Box 3610Apo, AE 09630, 1/2Biennial, 10-139, 30 EVEN, 01/07/2010, $11,618.28, 2010-0427680, 10857566003Steven B MitchellTeffany Mitchell1173 Thompson Hill RdAwendaw, SC 29429, 1/2Biennial, 9-138M, 6 EVEN, 05/15/2015, $7,120.65, 2016-0182293, 7056709639Morgan WardSabina Ward163 Creekside DrFort Mill, SC 29715, 1/2Biennial, 10-139, 46 EVEN, 03/01/2011, $2,500.00, 2011-0805295, 7071568639Geffrey M MendozaArceli G Mendoza12014 Harness CtJacksonville, FL 32246, 1/2Biennial, 9-138M, 46 ODD, 11/28/2014, $5,289.11, 20150724409, 10928048825Renald M NeelyTammy D Durgin1059 Winthrop StJacksonville, FL 32206, 1/2Biennial, 7-128, 25 EVEN, 07/29/2016, $5,809.14, 2016-0950242, 7075878139Latrena S Ratliff16163 PrincetonDetroit, MI 48221, 1/2Biennial, 6-121, 21 EVEN, 02/18/2015, $6,024.29, 20150900260, 7073337939Jemmayen T MacaraegClifford S Cruz8006 Matilija AvePanorama City, CA 91402, 1/2Biennial, 6-125, 39 EVEN, 03/28/2014, $4,840.95, 2015-0528981, 7075619139Thomas M WoodsTiffany R Woods910863 S Donna Jean LnWellston, OK 74881 , 1/2Biennial, 7-130, 41 EVEN, 01/30/2015, $7,346.70, 2015-0724350, 7071398339Rubin A LloydRaina I Lloyd7700 West Airport Blvd., Apt 508Houston, TX 77071, 1/2Biennial, 9-138P, 33 EVEN, 12/04/2014, $4,464.43, 2015-0733645, 7073515839Ronald LaleauJhoane E Laleau107 Coffee StPalm Bay, FL 32909, 1/2Biennial, 8-234, 38 ODD, 04/17/2014, $5,000.00, 2015-0724407, 7075701839Cleo D Shelton2 B Nascar LaneMagnolia, DE 19962, 1/2Biennial, 6-126, 28 EVEN, 02/27/2015, $7,725.87, 20160182238, 13617246817Wovoka V JackNynesha L Jack15011 Lance CircleHouston, TX 77053, 1/2Biennial, 6-222P, 43 ODD, 03/17/2015, $4,860.00, 2015-0752421, 7072484239Van A Ellis3690 S Tower AveChandler, AZ 85286 , 1/2Biennial, 6-125, 42 EVEN, 11/15/2013, $7,422.79, 20150039310 - Published: East Valley Tribune, Sept 29, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 2019 / 24152

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BEFORE THE ARIZONA POWER PLANT AND TRANSMISSION LINE SITING COMMITTEE Docket No. L-00000B-19-0219-00184 | Case No. 184 | NOTICE OF HEARING IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF SALT RIVER PROJECT AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT AND POWER DISTRICT, IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, SECTIONS 40-360, et seq., FOR A CERTIFICATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMPATIBILITY AUTHORIZING PROJECT RED HAWK, A SWITCHYARD AND MULTIPLE TRANSFORMERS INTERCONNECTING 230 kV STRUCTURES, LOCATED AT SOSSAMAN AND ELLIOT ROADS ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA, IN MARICOPA COUNTY. A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD before the Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee (Committee) regarding the application of Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (SRP or Applicant) for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) authorizing the above-captioned case (the Project). The Project contemplates the construction of a new expanded substation located entirely on a single customerowned 187-acre parcel (Property). While the ultimate configuration will await the determination of specific customer needs, and will be constructed over time, the Project will contain a switchyard and associated structures, and at total buildout, the site could contain multiple distinct transformer locations and up to twenty-two high-voltage structures supporting up to ten circuits. The switchyard will interconnect to the existing Browning-Santan 230 kV transmission line, which is located immediately north of the Property. All Project components are located in the City of Mesa, Arizona, within Maricopa County. A general location map of the Project is attached as Exhibit A. The hearing will commence at the Superstition Springs Golf Club, 6542 E. Baseline Road, Mesa, Arizona 85206 on November 5, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., and will continue weekdays through November 8, 2019, as necessary, beginning at 9:00 a.m. on each day. If a tour is taken, it will begin on November 6, 2019, at 9:00 a.m., or an alternative date and time set by the Chairman of the Committee (Chairman). Any revisions to the hearing schedule, if necessary, will be noticed on the Applicant’s and Arizona Corporation Commission’s (ACC) websites. SRP’s project website is srpnet.com/redhawk. The ACC website is azcc.gov/Arizona-powerplant/meeting-schedule. PUBLIC COMMENT WILL BE TAKEN DURING A SPECIAL EVENING SESSION ON NOVEMBER 5, 2019, BEGINNING AT 5:30 P.M., AT THE SUPERSTITION SPRINGS GOLF CLUB, 6542 E. BASELINE ROAD, MESA, ARIZONA 85206.

PUBLIC COMMENT MAY ALSO BE TAKEN AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH HEARING DAY, OR AT OTHER TIMES DURING THE HEARING AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIRMAN. The Chairman may, at his discretion, recess the hearing to a time and place to be announced during the hearing, or to be determined after the recess. The date, time and place at which the hearing will be resumed will be posted on the above-noted Project website and the ACC website. NOTE: NOTICE OF ANY SUCH RESUMED HEARING WILL BE GIVEN; HOWEVER, PUBLISHED NOTICE OF SUCH A RESUMED HEARING IS NOT REQUIRED. The Committee may conduct a tour of the Project area. The map and itinerary of any such tour will be available at the hearing and posted on the Project website. Members of the public may follow the Committee on the tour. During the tour, the Committee may hear testimony at stops on the tour concerning where the stops are located, what is visible at the stops, and the relevance of the location and view to the Application and Project. No other discussion or deliberation concerning the Application will occur during the tour. A court reporter or recording device will record any testimony taken on the tour for transcription. Copies of the Application, containing detailed maps of the Project site and detailed information about the Project, and prehearing and hearing transcripts, will be available for inspection at the following locations:

• ACC Docket Control Center, Phoenix Office:

1200 W. Washington St., Suite 108, Phoenix, Arizona 85007 (or on the ACC website eDocket at azcc.gov for viewing the Application and filings)

• Mesa Public Library, 64 E. 1st St., Mesa, Arizona 85201

• SRP’s website at srpnet.com/redhawk Each county, municipal government and state agency interested in the Project that desires to be a party to the proceedings shall, not less than ten days before November 5, 2019, file a Notice of Intent to Become a Party with the Docket Control, Arizona Corporation Commission, 1200 W. Washington St., Phoenix, Arizona 85007. Any domestic non-profit corporation or association formed in whole or in part to promote conservation or natural beauty; to protect the environment, personal health or other biological values; to preserve historical sites; to promote consumer interests; to represent commercial and industrial

groups; or to promote the orderly development of the area in which the Project is located that desires to become a party to the proceedings shall, not less than ten days before November 5, 2019, file a Notice of Intent to Become a Party with the Docket Control, Arizona Corporation Commission, 1200 W. Washington St., Phoenix, Arizona 85007. The Committee or the Chairman, at any time deemed appropriate, may make other persons parties to the proceedings. Any person may make a limited appearance at a hearing by filing a statement in writing with the Docket Control, Arizona Corporation Commission, 1200 W. Washington St., Phoenix, Arizona 85007, not less than five days before November 5, 2019. A person making a limited appearance shall not be a party or have the right to present testimony or crossexamine witnesses. This proceeding is governed by Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) §§ 40-360 to 40-360.13 and Arizona Administrative Code Rules R14-3-201 to R14-3-220. No substantive communication not in the public record may be made to any member of the Committee. The written decision of the Committee will be submitted to the ACC pursuant to A.R.S. § 40-360.07. Any person intending to be a party to the proceedings on the matter before the ACC must be a party to the proceedings before the Committee. ORDERED this 23rd day of September 2019. Thomas K. Chenal, Chairman Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee Office of the Arizona Attorney General

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