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Sunday, January 12, 2020

Residents can weigh in on paratransit cuts

BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

esidents who take paratransit can weigh in on a proposal to scale back the ride service for the disabled. Instead of paratransit provided townwide, the Dial-a-Ride service would be limited to within three-quarters of a mile of all local bus routes. If the change is approved, it would take effect Oct. 26. “I’m one-eighth of a mile too far outside

the boundary,” said Susan Williams, who spoke at the December town council meeting accompanied by her guide dog. “That would affect me, my ability to get to and from work and serve my community.” The 20-year Gilbert resident, who is an academic liaison in the Supported Education Program at Foundation for Blind Children in Phoenix, said she wasn’t always blind. “I lost my vision about 15 years ago,” she said. “I had normal vision all my life, drove

and ran a business, raised my children and my vision slipped. “I’m asking you to be mindful when this decision comes about, to think about the population of people this is going to impact. Keep in mind, this population of people has no other choice to get about.” The town wants riders to take RiderChoice instead, which is cheaper for Gilbert to operate but costs residents more to ride than paratransit.

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Gilbert mayor rocks the town away in video BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

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ayor Jenn Daniels is boogying and singing along to Huey Lewis and the News’ Back in Time as she rides past iconic landmarks in Gilbert such as the Water Tower and Liberty Market restaurant. The town’s newest Carpool Karaoke video features the theme from the “Back to the Future” movie and comes with a message – everyone will need to get involved to help shape Gilbert’s future as it turns 100 this year. “We are in a critical point,” Daniels said. “We’re 100 and we’re looking for the next 100 years. It’s a pretty authentic conversation we have pretty regularly with anybody we encounter.” The town’s videos are a take on The Late Late Night Show’s “Carpool Karaoke,” which features host James Corden driving while he and a musical guest, such as Paul McCartney, Adele and Madonna, sing along to one of their songs. “This is the latest in the series and the idea is we share critical information on what local government is doing in a fun and engaging

about a 17-year-old Marty McFly, who accidentally goes back in time to 1955 with the help of his friend Dr. Emmet “Doc” Brown and his time-traveling DeLorean. A dashboardmounted camera captures the two Mayor Jenn Daniels and Valley actor/director Tim Dietlein, dressed as Doc Brown from as they reminisce “Back to the Future,” belt out a tune in her new Carpool Karaoke video. (YouTube) about the bygone days of Gilbert when it was one known as the way,” Daniels said, adding: “I have a lot of trust built up with our “Hay Capital of the World.” “So, mayor, it seems like Gilbert has come a communications team and so when they have an idea about how to, in this case, share long way in the last 100 years,” Dietlein said. our vision for the city of the future, I didn’t “What do you think the future holds for the city of Gilbert?” hesitate and was excited to participate.” Daniels responds one of the most The latest and fifth in the karaoke videos includes Valley director and actor Tim important things town leaders can do is to Dietlein, who wears a white wig and lab coat have a vision for the community such as how to best serve residents in the transportation in his role of Doc Brown. The duo is even in a replica of the revolution and what the much-talked-about DeLorean time machine borrowed from a connectivity with one another will look like Gilbert resident. from a futuristic standpoint. The 1985 movie, part of a franchise, is

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Gilbert hails opening of Phoenix Children’s clinic

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Town officials and representatives of Dignity Health and Phoenix Children’s Hospital celebrated the opening of the new pediatric clinic at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center last Thursday, ushering in new access to critically needed specialties for seriously ill kids in the East Valley. (Pablo Robles/GSN Staff Photographer)

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amilies with children in Gilbert and surrounding communities have better access to a broad range of pediatric health services now that Phoenix Children’s Specialty Clinic opened last week at the Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. During a ribbon cutting for the clinic last Thursday, Gilbert Mayor Jenn Daniels underscored the importance of a closer facility for parents of children with complex medical needs such as juvenile diabetes, cancer and heart defects. “We really can’t live without the incredible services that are offered for our community and our state,” Daniels said. “Having something closer to home means they can still care for their other children and they can still work and still have a quality of life.” The new three-story, 45-square-foot clinic offers care in 11 key areas: behavioral health, cardiology, endocrinology, general surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, head and neck-related injuries and illnesses, pediatric gynecology and plastic surgery. Oncology services will be added next year, around the time when Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and Phoenix Children’s Hospital open the new Wom-

en’s and Children’s Pavilion on the Mercy Gilbert campus. That state-of-the-art medical facility, designed to care for women and children in the East Valley, arises from a partnership between Dignity Health and Phoenix Children’s. The 378,000-square-foot pavilion will include 24 labor and delivery rooms operated by Mercy Gilbert and have the capability to care for high-risk births and have 48 post-partum beds. Phoenix Children’s will operate a 60-bed Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a 24bed pediatric emergency department, six pediatric operating rooms and 24 pediatric beds within the new pavilion. That facility will compliment the new clinic, which speakers last week hailed as filling a long-term need in Gilbert and the far East Valley. Underscoring the significance of location was Gilbert mom Brittany Miller, whose 10-year-old daughter, the youngest of three children, has had to see 16 different specialists at Phoenix Children’s since she was 5 weeks old. Terming herself a “medical mom,” Miller took note of the fact that it took her only 11 minutes to reach the new clinic from her home. She described her daughter’s plight, saying “Her brain didn’t form correctly

when she was born, so it causes issues like cerebral palsy, epilepsy, heart conditions “She’s so sweet and has the personality that we love so much,” Miller added. “She’s taught me how to fight really well with insurance companies.” Miller praised the care her daughter has received over the years from Phoenix Children’s specialists and echoed Daniels’ relief that they are now much closer to Gilbert families. “Having a world-class facility here with doctors who I trust and have the Phoenix Children’s mindset and focus on families just gives me a lot of comfort,” Miller said. “And I know it will for a lot of the families, many families that live in the East Valley that have children with medical needs.” “This facility is going to be a great blessing,” she added. Many of the clinic’s staff – from physicians and nurses to administrators – also live in the East Valley. The new clinic means that Phoenix Children’s now offers 30 different specialties at 13 East Valley sites. Phoenix Children’s CEO Robert Meyer noted that represents a marked change from even 15 years ago, when the growing region was in sore need of adequate facilities for children who needed medical care.

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Money on lawmakers’ minds as they return to work BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

tate lawmakers return to the Capitol Monday to deal with something they appear to have plenty of: Money and who gets it. State tax collections are running ahead of projections made when lawmakers adopted the $11.8 billion spending plan for the fiscal year, beginning last July 1. Projections suggest the state could end the fiscal year this coming June 30 with an extra $750 million or more, perhaps even approaching $1 billion. That’s money available for lawmakers to spend next budget year – and it doesn’t even take into account future collections. Any discussion will have to include more than how much there is. The more important issue is how much of this surplus is likely to recur in future years. Sen. J.D. Mesnard, R-Chandler, said the issue is simple: Don’t commit money now for projects and programs unless you’re sure the money will continue to be there. “Last I had heard, 30-ish percent, maybe 25 percent of the surplus is considered ongoing,’’ said Mesnard, who chairs the Senate Finance Committee. “So, we want to make sure that’s the pot we commit ourselves into the future or to cut taxes in some sort of permanent way.’’ The balance, he said, is one-time money. “We can invest in roads and one-time projects hugely helpful to our state but don’t commit us to some long-term obligation,’’ Mesnard said. That latter category is going to cover a lot of wish-list projects. Rep. T.J. Shope, R-Coolidge, wants the state to widen Interstate 10 from south of Phoenix into Pinal County. Shope said there is no reason for the 26mile section to remain two lanes in each direction when everything on either side is three lanes. But the price tag could reach $500 million. Moreover, the state must negotiate the widening with the Gila River Indian Community since the highway runs through the reservation. Rep. Ben Toma, R-Peoria, is focused largely on the other pot of funds, the surplus that is likely to continue. There likely will be a push to put additional dollars into K-12 education.

This session will mark Gilbert Republican Sen. Eddie Farnsworth’s swan song as he is retiring and planning a run for a seat on the Corporation Commission. (GSN file photo.)

“We are committed to putting more dollars into the classroom every year,’’ gubernatorial press aide Patrick Ptak told Capitol Media Services, promising “full details’’ when Ducey releases his budget, likely on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Toma has a specific target in mind: accelerate restoration of what’s called “district additional assistance.’’ This is a special allocation of state dollars to schools to pay for things like computers, books and buses. Only thing is, lawmakers seeking to balance the budget failed to fund it for years, including $117 million cut by Ducey his first year in office. The governor has committed to restoration of the full $372 million -- but not until the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Toma said, given the state’s current financial condition, there’s no reason to wait that long. House Minority Leader Charlene Fernandez, D-Yuma, said it’s a start. But she doesn’t believe it goes far enough given the cuts to public education since before the recession. Consider: In the 2007-2008 school year the state put $5.2 billion into K-12 education. Legislative budget staffers estimate the figure for this year at $6.5 billion. And, on paper, the per-pupil aid went from $4,996 to $5,762. But if you consider the effects of inflation, $4,996 is now worth only about $4,685. It’s not just Democrats focused on K-12 needs. Sens. Sylvia Allen, R-Snowflake, and

Kate Brophy McGee, R-Phoenix, want to put a measure on the 2020 ballot to increase the existing 0.6-cent state sales tax for education to a full penny – a move potentially bringing in an additional $550 to $600 million a year. The trick, however, is getting her colleagues to agree to put it to voters. The funds raised would not just be for K-12. Lawmakers from both parties say state aid to community colleges has not kept pace. In fact, the systems in Maricopa and Pima counties get no state aid at all, though there has been funding for special programs. And then there is the university system where the state’s share of the cost of tuition for Arizona residents dropped from about 75 percent to just half. “And we wonder why tuition has gone up,’’ Fernandez said. Voters actually may get a choice of funding measures. Others groups are crafting a plan to boost income taxes on the most wealthy under the premise sales taxes are regressive – the poor pay a higher percentage of their income than the rich – and the simple political fact it could be crafted so the higher tax rates kick in only at higher incomes, leaving most voters unaffected. There are some other educationrelated issues potentially having financial impacts, including adding even more cash for counselors and providing more dollars to the state Department of Education to investigate misconduct allegations against

teachers. But the debate about the cash is about more than how to spend it. Toma said a newly imposed sales tax on internet purchases is bringing in more than anticipated. So, he wants to give some back. “We should be looking at additional relief for the taxpayers,” he said. His choice for where to cut? “I will tell you my least favorite tax is the property tax,’’ Toma said. “And the reason is I really feel it’s a hidden tax, people don’t feel,’’ he explained. “They feel it, but they don’t really realize they’re getting pummeled, if you will.” Mesnard is also focused on lower property taxes, particularly for business. Business property used to be assessed for tax purposes at 25 percent of “full cash value,’’ essentially a rough approximation of market value. Prior tax cuts have taken that to 18 percent. The plan would trim it again. But the problem is lowering taxes for one type of property increases the burden for others – including homeowners. And it has political implications: homeowners vote, businesses do not. Mesnard envisions the state using some of its surpluses to make up the difference so the tax bill on homeowners does not go up. Fernandez said don’t look for Democrat support. “A tax cut? That’s not one of the things on the table for us,’’ she said. Fernandez said lawmakers cut taxes by about $325 million last year with changes to things like the standard deduction on income taxes, a new tax credit of $100 per child and lowering the tax rates for those earning more than $26,500 a year. Republicans justified the move as simply making up for the fact changes in federal tax law increased the state tax liability for many Arizonans. The tax cuts, they said, avoided a “windfall’’ for the state. Fernandez said her constituents and those who provide and depend on government programs had a different take. “That last tax cut, I think it equaled $12 per person per year,’’ she said. “They would rather have a significant investment they could see,’’ Fernandez continued. “And it would be in public education and/or infrastructure.”

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Gilbert lawmaker: let private landowners build border wall BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

top Republican lawmaker from Gilbert wants to allow people who own property along the border to build a wall without first getting building permits. House Majority Leader Warren Petersen said he fears overzealous local officials will block construction by erecting procedural barriers. The exemption in HB 2084 would mean walls could go up without any requirement to comply with local building codes or safety inspection. But Petersen said it’s a question of balance. “On the other side of the risk is dangerous drug cartels,’’ he told Capitol Media Services two weeks ago. “We have every crime you could imagine coming across these borders,’’ Petersen continued. “And people that live along these properties that don’t feel safe should have every right to protect themselves, including erecting a wall if they need to.’’ Last week he issued a second news release saying he would amend the bill to require that private landowners file certification documentation showing their wall complies with all required engineering and safety standards. “Private border walls must and will be built to safety standards,” said Petersen in the release. “Unfortunately, some of my liberal colleagues are saying a private wall cannot be built safely. In reality, some simply don’t want a border wall built at all.” “The fact is private walls are being built in other states that meet or exceed federal standards. To make sure this happens in Arizona, I will amend HB 2084 to require owners to submit an affidavit of completion to the city or county, signed and sealed by a licensed engineer, certifying the wall was built according to plan and safety specifications,” his release said.

House Majority Leader Warren Petersen, R-Gilbert, wants to speed up construction of the border wall. (Capitol Media Services)

The legislation caught the attention of some county supervisors who question the need or advisability to exempt private wall construction from local regulation. Bruce Bracker of Santa Cruz County said there are processes in place for situations where the federal government desires to build a wall along the international border. He questioned why there needs to be any sort of additional exemption from local ordinances for individuals who want to erect their own barriers. Yuma County Supervisor Tony Reyes called the proposal “pretty dumb.’’ He said he was concerned about “that liability issue about building something without a permit without anybody checking, making sure the public is protected.’’ The question, Reyes said, is what happens if the structure falls.

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“This is not a property rights issue,’’ he said. “It’s a health and safety issue.’’ And Cochise County Supervisor Tom Borer said he sees no reason to grant a blanket exemption from existing regulations governing construction of barriers and fences just because it would be erected on private land near the border. More to the point, he questioned why the Legislature would intercede. “As far as I’m concerned, I would not support anything that took the county’s rights away to govern their own

county,’’ he said. Petersen those who do the actual construction will recognize they remain financially liable if someone is injured due to improper construction or installation. He acknowledged that, to date, no Arizona county or city actually has sought to block a landowner from building a wall along the border. But he cited an incident last year in Sunland Park, New Mexico where a privately funded group erected 1,500 feet of bollard-style fencing over the Memorial Day weekend along a tract of private property without first going through that city’s review process. City officials issued a cease-and-desist order against We Build the Wall Inc. halting further construction. The Texas Tribune reports the city ultimately issued permits for lighting and construction, along with a warning to

have the company come into compliance with all city ordinances. Petersen said Arizona his measure would protect Arizona landowners from similar delays. “It’s a great property rights bill,’’ he said of the legislation. “It’s something we want to prevent from happening,’’ Petersen continued. “Sometimes you don’t think cities will do something like this.’’ But he said there is evidence of hostility to border security issues in Arizona, specifically citing the efforts by some to have Tucson declared a “sanctuary city.’’ That proposal was rejected at the ballot. And Petersen acknowledged that, even if it had succeeded, no part of Tucson is adjacent to the border. Bracker sniffed at the idea of enacting a new state law here based on what has happened elsewhere. “That’s New Mexico, that’s not Arizona,’’ he said. “So we haven’t had any issue in Arizona yet we’re trying to put legislation into place,’’ Bracker continued. “That just doesn’t make any sense.’’ Anyway, Bracker said, the federal government is busy building walls on its own property along the border. Petersen, however, said that privately constructed segments will help fill the gaps where there is no federal funding. But Bracker, beyond the issues raised about Petersen’s bill, questions the whole premise for more border barriers built by anyone, including the federal government. “The focus should really be on trade and commerce and tourism,’’ he said. “They should be putting the billions of dollars into ports of entry.’’ Tom Belshe, executive director of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns said his legal staff is still reviewing the proposal. But he said that, in general, cities oppose any efforts by lawmakers to preempt local control.

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2020 Census means well-paying temp jobs BY NICOLE D’ALONZO GSN Staff Writer

cross the East Valley and the rest of Maricopa County, 2020 Census recruiters are gearing up to fill more than 30,000 well-paying federal jobs in data processing, call-centers and out in the field. For “census junkies” – or people who want federal government job experience on their resume – East Valley census field offices, at full employment capacity, will hire about 1,300 field workers and managers by March, said Ryan Winkle, East Valley and South Phoenix area census office manager. “The census is one of the only constitutionally mandated jobs with the exception of the military,” said Winkle. “The census affects all federal funding that comes to the state and there are two really big outcomes that touches every person.” The U.S. Constitution mandates the census be taken every 10 years to count all people living in the country. Answers to 2020 Census questions will

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influence policy-making and planning for the next decade. The data impacts the number of U.S. House of Representatives seats in each state and affects legislatures’ redistricting. It also dictates how billions of dollars in federal funds will be spent by state and local governments. According to iCount 2020, for each person counted in Mesa, the state receives $3,195 yearly for 10 years for vital services including schools, emergency services, hospitals and roads. Maricopa County will be the Eric Torgerson is senior site manager for the Pearl Interactive call center in hub for one of two National De- Tempe, a key place where East Valley residents can find well-paying jobs working on the upcoming Census. (Pablo Robles/GSN Staff Photographer) cennial Processing Centers. The center will process paper census forms 2020 census takers will be able to answer questions via phone or internet if for the western half of the country. In Tempe, Pearl Interactive call-center they choose not to participate with the is one of 10 call-centers in the U.S. taking traditional mail-in paper questionnaire. The 2020 Census is supporting 14 difcalls in English from telephone and internet referrals, assisting census takers ferent languages. That’s especially important in the across the country. Beginning on National Census Day, East Valley, where a growing number of April 1, for the first time in U.S. history, non-English speaking residents from eicomplete listing of positions, or visit the Census Bureau’s Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn pages. Applicants may also contact the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 for TTY/ASCII. • Applicants will receive a confirmation email for an interview, background check and fingerprinting. • Once hired, processing data center workers will participate in a two- to four-week paid training session through March. • Work schedules are flexible during the week and weekends. • These jobs are longer-term positions running through the Fall of 2020 • Part-time employees receive medical benefits. Full-time employees will receive medical, dental and vision benefits. • Full-time and part-time positions are available on multiple shifts operating between 6 a.m. and midnight, Monday through Friday. These positions offer federal employee benefits including medical benefits, paid annual leave, paid

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ther Latino, Asian and/or Asian-Pacific countries have made their home. Census applicants who speak foreign languages, including Native American languages, are a high priority for these communities. Maricopa County’s multicultural diversity can create additional work when finding such specialized Census workers, said Jeffrey Robbins, 2020 Census Administrator for the City of Mesa. Despite language barriers, there is also an education deficit in various communities as well. Both Robbins and Winkle said for the past two years, it has been vital to the success of the 2020 Census count to strategize and develop multi-platform media campaigns involving community partnerships with local census task force committees to touch every population of the community. Winkle, who also works with the Asian Chamber of Commerce, said recruiting events have been planned for people who speak Asian languages and eligible candidates will be signed up on the spot

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video, according to Daniels, who noted preparing for the songs was an easy feat given her exposure to music as a child. “I love music,” she said. “I know the words of most songs. Learning songs is not that hard. That’s not the hardest part. The hardest part is the coordination of technology. Sometimes it doesn’t work as exactly as planned.” The town’s Office of Digital Government came up with the idea for the videos with the scripts written by staff digital journalists Jessica Bautista and Elizabeth Rohe. “Much of the content is also improvised by mayor and her carpool karaoke companions,” town spokeswoman Jennifer Harrison said. “We wanted to capitalize on the popular carpool karaoke trend from The Late Late Show with James Corden and do it in our own way that highlights our unique mayor and her wonderful personality and singing voice.” Harrison said one of the first episodes, in 2017, was an effort to inform and

Dietlein then offers to take the mayor in the “time machine” to see what Gilbert will look like 20, 50 years down the line, but she declines. “The future is not written yet and that’s what I love about Gilbert,” Daniels said. “We can make the future whatever we want it to be for us and every person is going to be involved in that effort. That human connection; that added connection, that’s the most important part. “I call it the spirit of Gilbert but it’s also the power of love.” And, at that point, the two break off into another one of Huey Lewis and the News’ hit, “Power of Love.” “We’re just human, trying to do good,” Daniels said. “So, when we sing off-key or do an awkward dance move, it’s just part of being human and a reflection of the fact we are normal, everyday people.” It took about an hour to produce the footage for the roughly six-minute

recruit officers for the Gilbert Police Department and highlight opportunities within the department, like becoming a school resource officer. Previous episodes also included Daniels riding in a school bus with Gilbert Public Schools Superintendent Shane McCord and a group of students as they talk about the district’s accomplishments while singing songs like “The Wheels of the Bus” and Katy Perry’s “Firework.” “Each episode ties into a larger marketing and outreach goal and they’ve been wildly successful,” Harrison said. “The first episode received more than half a million views and was featured on every local TV station - the other episodes have been some of our most viewed videos across social media to date.” Harrison added the most recent episode already had more than 17,000 views across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube since its release. Harrison said staff is currently

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brainstorming opportunities for the next karaoke video. “They often come up organically as the topic and participants fit our marketing and outreach goals,” she said. “We like to tie into national social media trends to try to expand our audience and to raise awareness of Gilbert.” Daniels wouldn’t say which video she likes the most. “They are all fun, they are all different,” she said. “I refuse to pick a favorite.” Daniels said the takeaway for the public from the video is building the town’s future will take a lot of hard work and will need everyone’s help. “I want them to know there is a place for them in Gilbert,” she said. “Not only do we want them here but we need them here for their skills, their talent and ability to make Gilbert a better place. Everybody needs to contribute to make Gilbert what it can be.” To view the video: youtube.com/ watch?v=4N8g87TkaAY.

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2 local runners see marathon differently BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

hen Rick Steele toes the starting line next Sunday in the annual Rock ‘n Roll Marathon in downtown Phoenix, he won’t be going for a personal best. Instead, the Gilbert man is using the 26.2-mile race as a training run for his biggest feat to date – run seven marathons in seven days in seven continents. “Crazy right?” said Steele, an endurance athlete who completed 12 Ironman triathlons to date. “Last year my friend done it and told me about it and immediately when she described it, I was interested,” he said. “It sounded like something so impossible that it interested me the minute I heard it.” The 2020 World Marathon Challenge kicks off Feb. 6 within the Antarctic Circle on mainland Antarctica. From there, charter planes will take Steele and 19 other competitors to Cape Town, Africa; Perth, Australia; Dubai in Asia; Madrid in Europe; Fortaleza in South America and finally to Miami in North America on Feb. 12. Since the event’s inception in 2015, 112 runners from around the world have completed the challenge. “We’ll live on the plane,” said Steele, founder and CMO of SelectBlinds.com. “It’s not a very glamorous lifestyle for seven days. You get in, get off your feet, refuel, rehydrate and give your body as much time to recover as possible to get up and do it again the next day.” Participants run 183 miles over the seven-day period and spend about 68 hours in the air, according to the event website. When Steele trained for the Ironman he would put in 200 miles a week of running, biking and swimming. For the February marathons, he’s been logging 100 miles a week in preparation for the challenge. “I’m running on tired legs constantly to know what it feels like,” he said. Besides the Ironman, Steele has competed in the Spartan World Championships and the World’s Toughest Mudder events. “I’ve done training with the Navy Seals,” Steele said. “And I did the 53 hours crucible

Gilbert resident Rick Steele completed the marathon portion of the Ironman Triathlon. (Photo by Rick Steele)

Kokoro.” The endurance event Kokoro touts itself as the world’s premier training event for forging mental toughness. “I’ve done a lot in the last few years to prepare myself for those times you want to quit,” he said. Steele said he was athletic as a kid but as he grew into adulthood with work and a family to contend with, he became slack. “In the last six or seven years I’ve ramped up my fitness again to a competitive level for my age group,” the 47-year-old said. “I’m a challenge-based guy, in my business and my family. I like to add big challenges that force me to train.” The World Marathon Challenge isn’t just for bragging rights though. Steele also is raising money for two charities – Soles for Souls, a charity that gives shoes to underprivileged kids and Shriners Hospitals for Children. For Sunday’s Rock ‘n Roll Marathon, Steele is looking to complete it in under four hours. His marathon personal record is 3 hours and 30 minutes. “On game day, my goal is to finish all the marathons under four hours each,” he said.

ancy Foote is literally running for her life. The 60-year-old Gilbert woman was diagnosed in 2016 with Parkinson’s disease, a progressive nervous system disorder with no cure. “My neurologist said the best thing for Parkinson’s is sweat,” said Foote, who’s participating in the Rockn-Roll Marathon event next weekend. Exercise can boost in the brain the levels of dopa- Nancy Foote adopted running after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s mine, a neurotransmitter disease and has won a slew of medals. (Pablo Robles/GSNStaff) that helps with motor coordination but me ‘everybody who’s had Parkinson’s drops when Parkinson’s kills the cells has this anomaly but you can have this that produce it. Running also releases anomaly and not have Parkinson’s. I’m endorphins, another neurotransmitter. diagnosing you with Parkinson’s.’ Foote, who teaches conceptual physics “I said, ‘what? I’m 57.’ So, I was shocked to eighth-graders at Sossaman Middle beyond belief.” School, took up the sport nine years ago During Foote’s annual mammogram when her mother died. around Martin Luther King Jr. Day in “When she had a stroke and she lin- 2017, cancer was found in her right gered very painfully for 15 months I breast. It was a rare form that would asked my doctor what should I do to have gone undetected longer had she make sure it wasn’t me,” Foote recalled. not had a 3D mammogram. About two “She said ‘take 60 pounds off you.’” months later, another type of cancer was Foote said she didn’t want surgery or found in Foote’s left breast. take medication to lose the weight. InShe underwent segmental mastectostead, she changed her diet and started my and 60 doses of radiation. running. “That was one, two, three,” she said of She dropped the 60 pounds and kept the life-changing events. it off. Foote is cancer-free for the moment, Then came her Parkinson’s diagnosis though she added, “My doctor told me on Dec. 19, 2016. it’s a chronic illness and that I will likely “It shocked me to the core,” said Foote, see cancer again.” who looking back said there were signs “It’s depressing, it is worrisome and two years prior. it’s terrifying,” Foote said. “I had a weak right arm and would Foote, who has amassed a collection of drop things and I had trouble brushing finisher medals from races ranging from my teeth and my handwriting was get- half marathons to 5Ks, said she doesn’t ting smaller and smaller,” she said. “I like to run. asked my doctor about it and she was “I don’t like the training part because not overly concerned.” that’s hard,” she said. “But I do like havIt wasn’t until Foote was giving a sci- ing time for myself. I enjoy the solitude, I ence presentation at a conference in Tex- enjoy the me-time but the actual running as in November and was dropping things itself, I’m not a big fan.” that she finally went to see a neurologist. This is Foote’s sixth year for the Rock“My neurologist sent me for a brain n-Roll Marathon. She will be participattest and it came back and he said to see FOOTE page 12

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ing in the 5K on Saturday and the 10K on Sunday, and she will be speed-walking the races. “I use to do half marathons all the time,” she said. “But I can’t seem to get enough energy. But you still get the endorphin rush and hopefully that is helping with the Parkinson’s.” Her husband, Bruce Foote, who can’t run because of two bad knees, will be her cheerleader. He also is the one who co-

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is in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Duncan anticipates about 30 million paper forms will be processed between the two sites. In Arizona, officials are expecting to process about 16 million census paper forms. The Pearl Interactive call-center in Tempe will be hiring 746 federal call-center representatives, and has already hired about 200 employees set for training, said Eric Torgerson, senior site manager. The call-center is responsible for servicing all of the U.S. by assisting census takers in completing questionnaires. The most overwhelming response for ordinates all her races, – registering her, booking flights and hotel rooms when needed. “I love that they have great bling and secondly every year I go I see someone else I know out running,” Foote said. “One year it was a student I had eight years before. He ran with me for a while.” Foote said it amazes her that students she taught decades ago and bump into at the races and still remember her. The 32-year-veteran teacher’s impact

employment, Torgerson said, has come from the in-house Pearl Interactive weekly job fairs. He said people who walk-in or RSVP could be hired and processed in less than two hours, including federal background checks and fingerprinting. Most applying online can RSVP and set an interview time for expeditious processing. “Our niche in Arizona has been veterans who want to get back into the workforce,” he said. “We are also having success with our over 55 communities in Mesa.” Pearl has been working with local senior centers and organizations to recruit

on her students garnered her recognition from the Fiesta Bowl, which selected her for the “My School Hero of the Year “award. Part of the award includes an all-expense paid trip Jan. 13, to the College Football National Championship game in New Orleans. Despite her health challenges, Foote remained upbeat both at home and in the classroom. “You and I are not guaranteed tomorrow, we are not guaranteed the next

people who just want to get out of the house and work part-time shifts. “The only negative thing about this work is it ends,” he said, adding Pearl Interactive is trying to figure out a way these newly trained data and call-center employees can continue employment once the census work is completed. “We will have thousands of people out of work” when the Census ends, he said. Currently, Pearl Interactive is looking to partner with companies, such as American Express and Discover Card, that might be ramping up employment opportunities at the time the census work comes to an end so the transition to a new job opportunity is seamless. minute,” she said. “When I get up, I have a decision to make. I can decide I can be a crabby old lady with Parkinson’s or a happy person with Parkinson’s but I will have Parkinson’s one way or the other and the threat of cancer. “I influence 160 kids every day and moods are contagious. Am I going to give joy and excitement or be a miserable human being and share it with them? When they leave my room I want them to be full of joy because life is too short.”

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Susan and Jeff Williams address Town Council on the need for paratransit in Gilbert. (Special to GSN)

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RideChoice serves all ADA-certified residents throughout Gilbert. Jeff Williams credited paratransit for enabling his wife to get to where she is today. He said options such as RideChoice doesn’t work for someone who has to commute daily to work or to school. RideChoice costs $3 for each trip up to 8 miles, with any additional miles costing $2 per mile. Paratransit costs $4 for a one-way trip. Factors such as a growing aging population and rising service cost mean the town will face between an estimated $550,000 and $700,000 deficit annually for the paratransit service if nothing is done, according to a five-year budget forecast. If the program is scaled back, it was expected to affect 297 riders, according to the town last year. If the town decided to keep the status quo, it would need to take money from the general fund for the program’s deficit, according to staff. The federally mandated paratransit program offers door-to-door service for individuals who are certified with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and can’t use a

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conventional bus. Federal law requires the service be provided within three-fourth of a mile of all fixed-route bus stops. RideChoice is a discounted service with access to Lyft, taxis and wheelchair accessible vehicles and is not mandated. The town contracts with Valley Metro to provide both services.

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What: Outreach meetings on proposed changes in Gilbert paratransit service When: 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 15 Where: South Area Service Center, 4760 S. Greenfield Road When: 2-4 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23 Where: Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Road Info: An Open House and public meeting on the proposal is 2-2:30 p.m. and 2:30-3:30 p.m., respectively on Feb. 11 at Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Road. For those unable to attend but want to provide comments on the proposed changes: •By email: paratransit@valleymetro.org •By mail: Valley Metro, Attn: Gilbert Changes, 4600 E. Washington Street, Ste. 101, Phoenix, AZ 85034

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AROUND GILBERT Town Council selects Scott Anderson as new vice mayor

Gilbert Town Council last week selected Councilman Scott Anderson as the vice mayor for this year. Anderson takes over the role from Councilman Eddie Cook. “This is truly an honor, especially this being a centennial year for Gilbert,” Anderson said. Cook nominated Anderson with the Council voting 7-0 to affirm the nomination.

The public can now register to attend Gilbert’s annual Digital State of the Town event, 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23 at Harkins Theatres-SanTan Village 16, 2298 E. Williams Field Road. The event features at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. a documentary-style video. The event is free and open to the public but space is limited. To register: eventbrite.com/e/ gilbert-arizonas-2020-digital-state-ofthe-town-tickets-87835758117.

Gilbert Council to address business community issues

Gilbert Town Council will talk about important issues for the business community, 8:30-10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 21, Room 300, Gilbert Town Hall, 50 E. Civic Center Drive. The event is part of Gilbert Chamber of Commerce’s Good Government series. Cost is $20 for chamber members and $50 for non-members. To register: gilbertaz.chambermaster. com/eventregistration/register/5251.

Citizen’s Police Academy starts later this month in Gilbert

Gilbert Police Department is holding its next Citizens’ Police Academy beginning Jan. 29. The nine-week program, which gives the public an inside look at law enforcement, takes place from 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays at the Police Department Amphitheater, 75 East Civic Center Drive. Participants who complete the academy will receive a Certificate of Graduation and are invited to join the Citizens’ Police Academy Alumni Association.

Academy topics include patrol operations, criminal investigations, gang enforcement and DUI laws. Participants must meet criteria, including live or work in Gilbert, at least 18 years old and have no prior felony arrests or misdemeanor arrests within five years of their application. To apply: general.gilbertaz.gov/ eforms/police/frmCitizensAcademy.cfm.

Training for town’s annual homeless count slated

Gilbert is holding a training session Jan. 16 for those who want to help count homeless individuals in town. The annual Point-In-Time Homeless Count occurs Jan. 28 this year across the country. The count serves as a snapshot of homelessness in the region and provides data to the federal government for homelessness program funding. Anyone interested in helping in the effort, can reach out to Melanie Dykstra at melanie.dykstra@gilbertaz.gov.

Town in top 20 among nation’s job markets, survey finds

Gilbert ranked No. 20 out of 182 large communities as one of the best places in the country for jobs, according to WalletHub. The personal finance website compared more the cities across 31 key indicators of job-market strength. They range from job opportunities to employment growth to average starting salary. Three neighboring cities shared the list with Gilbert – Scottsdale, which ranked No. 1; Chandler, No. 6 and Tempe, No. 8. Gilbert incidentally had the highest median annual household income (adjusted by cost of living) at $89,903. To read the full report, go to wallethub.com/edu/ best-cities-for-jobs/2173.

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The popular burger restaurant Shake Shack will make its debut in Gilbert at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, oat 2024 Williams Field Road in SanTan Village. The first 100 people through the door that day will get a free T-shirt. Beer and wine are available and the eatery is looking for workers.

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Limelight Theatre presenting ‘Legally Blonde’ musical GSN STAFF

he Limelight Performing Arts and Youth Theatre in Gilbert is kicking off the new year with a musical based on one of the most popular comedy films of the early part of this century. “Legally Blonde, The Musical” will be performed by a cast of largely Chandler and Gilbert teens Jan. 15-19 at the Mesa Arts Center. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Jan 1518 with matinees at 3 p.m. Jan. 18 and 2 p.m. Jan. 19. Tickets can be purchased online at llpa.org/legallyblonde or at the box office at Mesa Arts Center. Like the 2001 movie starring Reese Witherspoon, the musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods from a woman with a degree in fashion into a law school grad. Elle is dumped by her boyfriend when he’s accepted into Harvard Law school because he is playing off the stereotype

Laine Bombard and Marguerite Durman, both Gilbert residents, rehearse a scene from Limelight Performing Arts andYouth Theatre’s upcoming production of “Legally Blonde, the Musical.” (Chris Mortenson/GSN Staff Photographer)

that she is a dumb blonde and he is too good for her. Unlike the itherspoon movie, howev-

er, the musical is an “action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances,” a spokeswoman for the

Dutch rescuers. In Brounstein’s words, this is the “story of a Christian couple, Frans and Mien ijnakker, who saved the lives of at least two dozen Jews during orld ar II and the Holocaust. Below are some of the many other classes and events available, along with their presenters. “Making Sense of the Census, by Bill Gates, a retired daily newspaper editor. “Personal and Exploratory riting, by Gretchen Berning, a former print journalist now teaches college-level writing. “Living with Dementia: How to Help Your Loved Ones, by Trish Koester, a physical therapy assistant specializing in neurological conditions like Parkinson’s disease. “Presidential Air Travel from 1911

On, by Col, Jim Evans, Airbase Arizona Speakers Bureau Chairman and retired U.S. Air Force pilot. “Basic Computer Classes with Intel Volunteers, by Janine Sayers, an instructional designer and certified Intel facilitator. “Out to Lunch, by Evey Freed and Carol Jacobson, who host visits to local restaurants. “Friday Flicks,” by Larry Noser, who shares seven favorite films. To learn more about these and other classes go to NewAdventures.info, find the group on Facebook, call 480-8575500 or visit the Sun Lakes Center at 25105 S. Alma School Road, Sun Lakes. The Annual Meeting is also an opportunity to find out more about the upcoming semester. That occurs 10 a.m.-

Limelight Theatre said. And for some people who remember seeing the movie when it first came out, consider this: Kylie Burge, the Perry High senior who plays the Witherspoon role, wasn’t even born yet. “My mom loved the movie and introduced me to it when I was young,” said Kylie, 17. “I fell in love with the movie, too!” “When the musical was announced, MTV put on series called The Search for Elle oods.’ My mom and I were obsessed,” she said, adding: “Playing Elle Woods in my high school’s production and now at Limelight is truly a dream. There’s a lot of pressure because people will be coming to the show expecting Reese itherspoon. I’m not Reese itherspoon, but I’m doing my best to bring her spirit to this role. I’ve watched the movie dozens of times and

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egistration for the spring semester for New Adventures, the lifelong-learning program affiliated with Chandler-Gilbert Community College, begins online on Jan. 15. Classes start on Jan. 27 and run through April 24. Nearly 100 classes include lectures, discussion groups, computer classes, field trips, and a fifth category of special or unusual classes. Some meet only once while others meet more often. Presenters may be experts in the field or people with an interest in the topic. Marty Brounstein, an author coming from California, will share “Heroes of the Holocaust” based on his book of two

noon Jan. 10, 2020 in room 207 of the Sun Lakes Center. Organizers say the benefits of lifelong-learning extend well beyond subject matter. Mental and intellectual development along with improving attitude, a general sense of wellbeing. They also extol “the feeling of friendship and being part of a community” that often comes with participation. Online registration remains available at the New Adventures’ website, along with payment of fees. Annual renewal of membership is also online. Registration for open classes continues all semester. New Adventures in Learning is a membership organization that has been encouraging lifelong learning since 1998 and is affiliated with Chandler-Gilbert Community College.

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Perry High School senior and Gilbert resident Kylie Burge plays the Reese Witherspoon role that the latter starred in in the 2001 movie version of “Legally Blonde.” (Chris Mortenson/GSN Staff Photographer)

Isabel Vassquez of Gilbert is part of the Limelight Theatre’s 44-member cast in the musical. Other cast members, all from Gilbert, are pictured below. (Photos by Chris Mortenson/GSN Staff Photographer)

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have spent my life studying her character. Artistic Director Emma England said, “Limelight shows are known for strong dancing, but ‘Legally Blonde’ takes this to a whole new level. The choreography is complex and fast-paced and requires a high level of ability from our performers. e also have cool dancing mannequins and extremely challenging jump-rope routines. “The set design for this show is especially cool, England added. “ e have one giant set that’s 32 feet tall, 15 feet high and 10 feet deep. It’s basically like a big Polly Pocket house and stays on stage the entire show. The set rotates and opens and shuts to match up with the right scene. This also means smooth and easy transitions between scenes and very few blackouts for the audience. In all, 44 young people are part of the musical. Chandler residents and their schools who are part of the cast include Cole Blubaum, Tarwater Elementary; Natalie Cline, Santan Junior High oey Hart, Elite Performance Academy; Matt

Jordan Gingell Kienitz, Perry High Layla King, Chandler High; Alyse Negroni, Hamilton High; Alina Pierzga, Chandler Online Academy Remington Rathbun, Basha High Sophia Sanchez, Santan Junior High and Ava right, Bogle Junior High. Gilbert performers include Connor Besemer, Perry; Laine Bombard, Casteel High; Paola Crespo, Basha Accelerated Middle School Marguerite Durma, Katie right and Paige Shanks, Mesquite High

Laine Bombard Paige Erdmann, Chandler Prep; Jordan Gingel, Highland High Sawyer Hauk, uartz Hill Elementary and Adele Johns, Arete Preparatory Academy. Other Gilbert young people include Isabella Lesinski and Eric O’Dell, both Perry Garrett Lindsey, Hamilton Eric O’Dell, Perry; Halle Prusse, Campo Verde; Isabel Vasquez, Corona del Sol and Meredith Woodward and Kaitlyn Woodward, Gilbert Christian High.

Garrett Lindsey Several Mesa students also are in the production, including: Joshua Boenzi and Owen Grover, Red Mountain High Vincent Farley, AAEC Early College High School McKenna Henry and Kylie Neef, who are homeschooled; Jonathan Johnston, Benjamin Franklin High; and Hailey Laidig and Abby Springer, Heritage Academy Mesa and Savannah Springer, Bush Elementary.

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Keeping small hearts beating is nonpro�it’s goal BY LEANN LANDBERG AND SUSAN BARLOW GSN Guest riters

ongenital heart defects are the most common birth defect and affect about 1 percent of births per year in the U.S. Dan and Margaret Majetich suffered the life-altering loss of two children to heart defects. To honor the lives of their only children, the Majetichs created the Nick & Kelly Children’s Heart Fund in 1985. The organization seeks to minimize the financial and emotional burden on families and enable children with heart disease to enjoy an active, fulfilling life. The charity focuses its efforts on medical expenses, educational and recreational opportunities, and referrals to additional care providers. Everyday activities most of us take for granted are opportunities children with these conditions can rarely experience due to their medical needs. Sleepovers have always been a childhood pastime and something every kid

looks forward to. Just the idea of being able to stay up late, play silly games and perhaps even pull off a prank or two is what gets some of our youngsters through the school week. The Nick and Kelly Children’s Heart Fund helps to make these wishes a reality by sponsoring children to attend a summer camp where those with similar conditions can experience the joy of camaraderie and independence. Families have the peace of mind knowing their children are in good hands with medically trained staff taking care of their children while they are away from home. In November, the Nick and Kelly Children’s Heart Fund was the recipient of $6,700 in donations from the East Valley group of 100 omen ho Care Valley of the Sun. These funds will allow more children with these conditions to attend camp. They will also help Arizona families by eliminating the financial strains of rising medical costs associated with their

Participating in the check presentation by 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun to Nick & Kelly Children’s Heart Fund were, from left, Susan Barlow, Trenna Farrell, Cathy Korkosz and Leann Landberg. (Kim Tarnopolski)

child’s heart condition. 100 omen ho Care Valley of the Sun is a group of like-minded, passionate women who want to connect to one another and to their communities. The ladies leverage their resources so their quarterly gifts of $100 per member add up to a significant donation to a local charity.

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The Whining Pig growing EV presence BY CONNOR DZIAWURA GSN Staff Writer

omeone once called The Whining Pig “the kind of place where you walk in by yourself and leave with 10 friends.” Daniel Caprario, an owner and operator of the rapidly expanding neighborhood beer-and-wine bar with locations throughout the Valley, considers it to be one of his favorite reviews. “To me, it’s basically what we want to do,” Caprario said. “Nobody thinks they want human interaction, but they all really do want it.” Since the 2013 launch of a 16th Street and Bethany Home Road location – nicknamed “Baby Pig” due to its small size – The Whining Pig has grown to seven locations throughout the Phoenix Metro area, including in Ahwatukee and Gilbert. That concept is simple, he said: “to create a place where it’s almost like you’re drinking at a friend’s house.” The atmosphere is warm and inviting,

the staff small and familiar. On deck are more than 125 craft beers as well as a large wine selection, much of which rotates regularly. Happy hour runs daily from 1 to 8 p.m. “Those taps and bottles and cans are rotating every single day,” Caprario explained. “There’s some obvious changes you’ll see. Beer, beer and more beer is on tap at the increasingly popular Whining Pig restaurants. In the winter(Special to GSN) time, you might with a U-shape bar Caprario said pro- see more stout options (to be) weather motes customer interaction, not only appropriate. It’s hard to drink an 11% with the bartenders but between each stout in 110-degree weather, but when other. It also allows the company to keep it’s nice and crisp outside you’ll start to

see more of that. Obviously, on the wine side, you’ll see more red wines, not so many of your white wines and rosés.” A few food selections are available – just enough to get customers by. Five grilled cheese sandwiches using Noble Bread stock the menu: The Heart with fig spread, prosciutto and goat cheese; The Peace Sign with pesto, sundried tomato and mozzarella; The Ying Yang with cream, American and Swiss cheeses; The Hash Tag with smoked ham and American cheese; and The Star with pepperoni, Sriracha, Italian cheese and cherry peppers. Occasionally there may be seasonal sandwiches, Caprario said. Meat-and-cheese platters with crackers, apricots, nuts and olives are available, too. However, customers can still bring outside food. “We always wanted to be a beer and wine bar, but at the same time just having elements of food allows people to stay longer, or just while you’re drinking it’s somewhat responsible as well to

Street on the north end of the mall, pet-friendly Candle Chemistry is the first of its kind in the state. Here, customers can make their own personalized scents in-store. The idea came to Guidi after 10 years of calling Jones in the middle of the night to bounce ideas off him. “[She] would be like, ‘How about a dry clean service that drops off at your door?’” Jones said. Laughing, Guidi added, “Or a drone that delivers your coffee?” Candle Chemistry has more than 100 scents available in-store, the most popular being old books, ginger ale, hot cocoa, and elderflower.

wanted a clean, soy candle,” Guidi said. “The nice thing, too, about people forming their own candle is they know what’s going in. It is wax and oil. There are no chemicals,” Jones added. “People are all about healthy living. e’re definitely proud of our products, Guidi said. Candle Chemistry opened in early November and has since attracted customers of all kinds, from soccer teams to families. They’ve also hosted candle-making parties, including birthday parties and corporate parties. Looking ahead, they plan to partner

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hey’re not only twins, but they’ve also spent more than one decade of their professional lives working at the same company, Walters & Wolf. And as of last year, they both quit their respective full-time jobs to continue to work together: They opened and now coown their own candle-making company, Candle Chemistry. “My dad’s like, what, ‘What? You’re going to quit your job after 13 years?’” Jones recalled. To which Guidi added, “We’ve always worked together.” Located at Scottsdale Quarter on North

“I make that one almost every day,” said Maddison Wattis, Candle Chemistry Scent Stylist. The most unique scents, according to the Candle Chemistry team, are bacon, patchouli and lettuce – yes, lettuce. Customers won’t always find the same scents year-round at Candle Chemistry, either. Guidi and Jones said they plan to change them quarterly, with February or March being the next time they change the scents. The soy candles sold and made at Candle Chemistry are environmentally friendly, too. “ e knew we didn’t want a paraffin. e

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ANNOUNCING THE SRP ELECTIONS ON APRIL 7 • ANUNCIO DE LAS ELECCIONES DE SRP EL 7 DE ABRIL On Tuesday, April 7, 2020 (“Election Day”), owners of qualified land or individuals who have been appointed by the trustee(s) to vote qualified land held in a qualifying trust will have an opportunity to vote for members of the governing bodies of the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (the “District”) and the Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association (the “Association”), collectively “SRP.”

SALT RIVER PROJECT AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT AND POWER DISTRICT ELECTION Your District vote gives you an opportunity to elect the officials who make decisions that have an impact on the quality and cost of electricity.

An identification is “valid” unless it can be determined on its face that it has expired.

On April 6, 2009, the District Board of Directors elected to institute the alternative election process described at A.R.S. §48-2384.01. As a result, ballots may only be obtained by mail or at the SRP Voting Center.

List 2: Sufficient ID without a photograph that bears the name and address (two required) • Utility bill of the voter that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election. A utility bill may be for electric, gas, water, solid waste, sewer, telephone, cellular phone or cable television. • Bank or credit union statement that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election • Valid Arizona vehicle registration • Indian census card • Property tax statement • Valid Tribal enrollment card or other form of Tribal ID • Arizona vehicle insurance card • Recorder’s certificate • Valid United States federal, state or local government-issued ID • Voter registration card • Any mailing to the elector labeled as “Official Election Material”

Requests for early voting ballots will be accepted beginning Jan. 5, 2020. Prior to that date, applications to be placed on the Permanent Early Voter List can be submitted and be in effect for the April 7 election. To request an early voting ballot, visit the SRP website at srpnet. com/earlyballot or call (602) 236-3048 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. In addition, an early voting ballot may be requested in person from the Corporate Secretary’s Office located at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early voting ballots will be mailed beginning March 11. The last day to request an early voting ballot by mail is March 27 at 5 p.m. Early voting ballots may be returned by mail in the self-addressed stamped envelope provided or in person at the SRP Voting Center located at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 11 through April 6, and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, April 7. On Election Day only, early voting ballots may also be returned to either of the following two off-site ballot drop-off locations which will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. (no voting, just early voting ballot drop-off): the SRP West Valley Service Center, 221 N. 79th Ave., Tolleson, AZ, 85353, and the SRP Southside Water Service Center, 3160 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ, 85210. Early voting ballots must be received no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day.

An identification is “valid” unless it can be determined on its face that it has expired. All items from List 2 may be presented to the poll workers in electronic format, including on a smartphone or tablet. List 3: Mix and match from lists 1 and 2 (two required) • Any valid photo ID from List 1 in which the address does not reasonably match the election register accompanied by a non-photo ID from List 2 in which the address does reasonably match the election register • U.S. passport and one item from List 2 • U.S. military ID and one valid item from List 2

You may also vote in person at the SRP Voting Center located at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 11 through April 6, and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, April 7.

There will be a logic and accuracy test of the electronic vote processing and tallying equipment to be used in the election. The test will be open to eligible electors and will take place at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31.

In determining eligibility to vote, ownership of qualified land is determined as of Dec. 29, 2019. Lands held in certain trusts may be voted if an individual elector is appointed by the trustee(s) of the trust in accordance with trust voting requirements that can be viewed by visiting the SRP website at srpnet.com/elections or by calling the SRP Election Information Line at (602) 236-3048.

For additional information regarding the 2020 election or how to be added to the permanent early voting list for future elections, visit the SRP website at srpnet.com/elections.

Electors must also be qualified, registered Arizona voters as of March 9, 2020. Electors may cast one vote for each at-large position, seats 11 and 13, on the Board of Directors. Votes for all other positions are cast on an acreage basis.

List 1: Sufficient photo ID, including name and address (one required) • Valid Arizona driver license • Valid Arizona non-operating identification license • Tribal enrollment card or other form of Tribal ID • Valid United States federal, state or local government-issued ID

7TH ST.

3RD ST. 5TH ST.

14TH ST. 15TH ST. 16TH ST.

GARFIELD ST.

20TH ST.

VAN BUREN ST. WASHINGTON ST. 22ND ST.

15TH AVE.

RIVE

Cuando llegue a votar al Centro de Votación el día de las elecciones, debe anunciar su nombre y lugar de residencia al funcionario electoral y presentar una forma de identificación de la Lista 1 o dos formas diferentes de identificación de la Lista 2 o la Lista 3. Lista 1: Identificación con foto, que incluya nombre y dirección (una es requerida) • Licencia de conducir válida de Arizona

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54TH ST.

ROOSEVELT ST.

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VAN BUREN ST. WASHINGTON ST.

PIMA ST.

ROOSEVELT ST. PAPAGO DR. VAN BUREN ST. SUSAN LN. WEBER DR.

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Este aviso se publica por orden de la Junta Directiva y de conformidad con A.R.S. §48-2384.01.

Una identificación es “válida” a menos que se determine que ha sido expirada.

LÍMITES DE VOTACIÓN

Early voting ballots may be returned by mail in the self-addressed stamped envelope provided or in person at the SRP Voting Center located at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 11 through April 6, and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, April 7. On Election Day only, early voting ballots may also be returned to either of the following two off-site ballot drop-off locations which will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. (no voting, just early voting ballot drop-off): the SRP West Valley Service

El 6 de abril de 2009, la Junta de Gobernadores de la Asociación, eligió instituir el proceso de elección alternativa descrito en el Artículo X, Sección 20 de los Estatutos de la Asociación. Como resultado, las boletas solo se pueden obtener por correo o en el Centro de votación SRP. Las solicitudes de boletas de votación anticipada se aceptarán a partir del 5 de enero de 2020. Antes de esa fecha, las solicitudes que se colocarán en la Lista Permanente de Votantes Tempranos pueden presentarse y estar en vigor para las elecciones del 7 de abril.

ELECCIONES DE SALT RIVER PROJECT AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT Y POWER DISTRICT

El 6 de abril de 2009, la Junta Directiva del Distrito eligió instituir el proceso de elección alternativa descrito en A.R.S. §48-2384.01. Como resultado, las boletas solo se pueden obtener por correo o en un Centro de votación SRP.

Las boletas de votación anticipada pueden devolverse por correo en el sobre sellado con su dirección que se proporciona o en persona en el Centro de Votación de SRP ubicado en el Edificio de Administración de SRP, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, de lunes a viernes, 8: 30 a.m. a 5 p.m., del 11 de marzo al 6 de abril, y de 6 a.m. a 7 p.m. el día de las elecciones, el 7 de abril. Solo el día de las elecciones, las

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El martes 7 de abril de 2020 (“Día de las elecciones”), los propietarios de tierras calificadas o individuos que hayan sido designados por el administrador fiduciario para votar en tierras de un fideicomiso calificado tendrán la oportunidad de votar por los miembros del gobierno organismos de Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association (la “Asociación”), y el Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (el “Distrito”), colectivamente “SRP”.

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Habrá una prueba de lógica y precisión del procesamiento electrónico de votos y el equipo de conteo que se utilizará en la elección. La prueba estará abierta a los electores elegibles y se llevará a cabo en el Edificio Administrativo SRP, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, a las 4 p.m. el martes 31 de marzo.

• Identificación válida emitida por el gobierno federal, estatal o local de los Estados Unidos

Para solicitar una boleta de votación anticipada, visite el sitio web de SRP en misrp.com/boletatemprana o llame al (602) 2363048 de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m. Además, se puede solicitar una boleta de votación anticipada en persona en la Oficina del Secretario Corporativo ubicada en el Edificio Administrativo SRP, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m. Las boletas de votación anticipada se enviarán por correo a partir del 11 de marzo. El último día para solicitar una boleta de votación anticipada es el 27 de marzo a las 5 p.m.

Las solicitudes de boletas de votación anticipada se aceptarán a partir del 5 de enero de 2020. Antes de esta fecha, las solicitudes que se colocarán en la Lista Permanente de Votantes Tempranos pueden presentarse y entrar en vigencia para las elecciones del 7 de abril.

Una identificación es “válida” a menos que pueda determinarse que ha expirado. A cualquier elector que no proporcione identificación suficiente no se le emitirá una boleta electoral regular, pero recibirá una boleta provisional y tendrá tres (3) días hábiles después de la elección (antes de las 5 pm del viernes 10 de abril) para proporcionar una identificación suficiente al SRP Secretario Corporativo, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, para que se cuente su boleta provisional.

Para obtener información adicional sobre las elecciones de 2020 o cómo agregarse a la lista permanente de votación anticipada para futuras elecciones, visite el sitio web de SRP en misrp.com/elecciones.

El voto de su asociación le brinda la oportunidad de elegir a los funcionarios que toman decisiones que tienen impacto en la calidad y el costo del agua

APACHE BLVD.

El voto de su distrito le brinda la oportunidad de elegir a los funcionarios que toman decisiones que tendrá un impacto en la calidad y el costo de la electricidad.

• Pasaporte estadounidense y un artículo de la Lista 2

« UBICACIÓN DEL CENTRO DE VOTACIÓN SRP: SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281 del 11 de marzo al 6 de abril, de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m. Día de las elecciones, 7 de abril, de 6 a.m. a 7 p.m. • SOLO UBICACIONES DE DEVOLUCIÓN DE BOLETA DE SRP (sin votación, solo entrega de boleta): SRP West Valley Service Center, 221 N. 79th Ave., Tolleson, AZ, 85353, y SRP Southside Water Service Center, 3160 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ, 85210 Abierto solo el día de las elecciones, 7 de abril, 6 am– 7 pm.

Center, 221 N. 79th Ave., Tolleson, AZ, 85353, and the SRP Southside Water Service Center, 3160 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ, 85210. Early voting ballots must be received no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day. You may also vote in person at the SRP Voting Center located at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 11 through April 6, and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, April 7. Positions up for election are one position on the Board of Governors in each of voting districts 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 and three positions on the Council in each of voting districts 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9. All Association positions have four-year terms. The map above shows the voting boundaries of the Association. In determining eligibility to vote, ownership of qualified land is determined as of Dec. 29, 2019. Lands held in certain trusts may be voted if an individual voter is appointed by the trustee(s) of the trust in accordance with trust voting requirements that can be viewed by visiting the SRP website at srpnet.com/elections or by calling the SRP Election Information Line at (602) 236-3048. Voters must also be at least 18 years of age. Votes for all positions are cast on an acreage basis. For additional information regarding the 2020 election or how to be added to the Permanent Early Voting List for future elections, visit the SRP website at srpnet.com/elections. This notice is published by order of the Board of Governors and in accordance with the Association By-Laws.

ELECCIÓN DE ASOCIACIONES PARA USUARIOS DE AGUA DEL VALLE DE SALT RIVER

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CURRY RD.

CURRY RD. ROOSEVELT ST.

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Lista 3: Puede escoger una opción entre las listas 1 y 2 (se requieren dos)

• Tarjeta de inscripción tribal u otra forma de identificación tribal

• Licencia válida de identificación no operativa de Arizona

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Una identificación es “válida” a menos que pueda determinarse que ha expirado. Todos los artículos de la Lista 2 pueden presentarse a los trabajadores electorales en formato electrónico, incluso en un teléfono inteligente o tableta.

LINCOLN ST.

16TH ST.

12TH ST.

7TH ST. 11TH AVE.

WATKINS ST.

INDIAN SCHOOL RD.

62ND ST.

56TH ST. FLOWER ST.

GILA RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION

• Cualquier envío al elector etiquetado como “Material Electoral Oficial”

BUCKEYE RD.

PIMA ST. DURANGO ST.

2ND ST.

24TH ST.

MC DOWELL RD. PAPAGO FWY.

BLACK CANYON FREEWAY

NSOL CANAIDATE D L CO

AZ OLD .CANAL BURG / LAT. ESS

GRANITE REEF RD.

PRICE RD.

GILA RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION

ALM SCHOOL RD.

HUNT HWY.

GERMANN RD.

OCOTILLO RD.

74TH ST.

GOLDWATER BLVD.

Due to small scale, boundaries shown are approximate.

QUEEN CREEK RD.

78TH ST. HAYDEN RD.

TI VA

RESERVATION

OAK ST.

SHERMAN ST.

MILLER RD.

INDIAN

OSBORN RD.

VIRGINIA AVE.

HARRISON ST.

HAROLD ST.

PRICE FWY.

H UT

RURAL RD.

S RE

RIVER

17TH AVE.

ALLEY SOUTH OF CULVER ROOSEVELT ST. FILMORE ST.

PECOS RD. GILA

EARLL DR.

3RD AVE.

MC DOWELL RD.

SUPERSTITION FWY.

ARIZONA AVE.

HIGHL INE CA N AL

FWY.

MULBERRY ST.

THOMAS RD. 12TH ST.

CATALINA DR. CAMBRIDGE AVE. VIRGINIA AVE.

• Tarjeta de registro de votante

• Identificación militar de EE. UU. Y un artículo válido de la Lista 2

To request an early voting ballot, visit the SRP website at srpnet. com/earlyballot or call (602) 236-3048 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. In addition, an early voting ballot may be requested in person from the Corporate Secretary’s Office located at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early voting ballots will be mailed beginning March 11. The last day to request an early voting ballot by mail is March 27 at 5 p.m.

12TH ST. LONGVIEW AVE. 13TH PL. 14TH ST.

2ND AVE. CENTRAL AVE. MONTEREY WAY

4TH AVE.

• Identificación válida emitida por el gobierno federal, estatal o local de los Estados Unidos

Los electores también deben ser votantes calificados y registrados de Arizona a partir del 9 de marzo de 2020. Los electores pueden emitir un voto por cada puesto general, escaños 11 y 13, en la Junta de Directores. Los votos para todas las demás posiciones se emiten en función de la superficie.

On April 6, 2009, the Association Board of Governors elected to institute the alternative election process described in Article X, Section 20 of the Association By-Laws. As a result, ballots may only be obtained by mail or at the SRP Voting Center. Requests for early voting ballots will be accepted beginning Jan. 5, 2020. Prior to that date, applications to be placed on the Permanent Early Voter List can be submitted and be in effect for the April 7 election.

INDIAN SCHOOL RD. FAIRMONT AVE. CLARENDON AVE. CENTRAL AVE.

19TH AVE.

PIMA FWY.

11TH AVE.

GILBERT RD.

15TH AVE.

HOHOKAM EXPWY.

ROOSEVELT

IN TA

DIA

40TH ST.

MARICOPA

RIV

BASELINE RD.

AN CH

51ST AVE.

47TH AVE. 49TH AVE.

RIV

SOUTH MOUNTAIN

CARVER RD.

RED APACHE BLVD.

CANAL

CANA

SO. MTN. AVE.

MARICOPA FWY.

OSBORN RD. L

HIGHLINE

RIVER

SALT

SOUTHERN

PIMA RD.

VAN BUREN ST.

CANA

AGUA

PAPAGO FWY.

AZ. CANAL/ OLD BURGESS LAT.

RURAL RD.

PIESTAWA FWY.

24TH ST.

27TH AVE.

BLACK CANYON FREEWAY

67TH AVE.

• Certificado del registrador

• Cualquier identificación válida con fotografía de la Lista 1 en la que la dirección no coincida razonablemente con el registro electoral acompañada de una identificación sin fotografía de la Lista 2 en la que la dirección coincida razonablemente con el registro electoral

Your Association vote gives you an opportunity to elect the officials who make decisions that have an impact on the quality and cost of water.

CAMPBELL AVE.

TURNEY AVE. GLENROSA AVE. DEVONSHIRE AVE. INDIANOLA AVE. COLUMBUS AVE.

7TH AVE.

NEW

FRIA

RIV

AGUA

FRIA

10TH ST.

ER RIV

O IZ AL

MC DOWELL RD.

• Tarjeta de seguro de vehículo de Arizona

SALT RIVER VALLEY WATER USERS’ ASSOCIATION ELECTION

NORTHERN AVE.

ARIZON

• Tarjeta de inscripción tribal válida u otra forma de identificación tribal

• SRP BALLOT DROP-OFF ONLY LOCATIONS (no voting, just ballot drop-off): SRP West Valley Service Center, 221 N. 79th Ave., Tolleson, AZ, 85353, and SRP Southside Water Service Center, 3160 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ, 85210 Open only on Election Day, April 7, 6 a.m.–7 p.m.

AR CAN

• Declaración de impuestos de propiedad

• Declaración del banco o cooperativa de crédito con fecha dentro de los 90 días de la fecha de la elección

Grey indicates non-votable lands. Call (602) 236-3048 to see if you are eligible to vote.

GLENDALE AVE.

• Tarjeta de censo indio

« SRP VOTING CENTER LOCATION: SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281 March 11 through April 6, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Election Day, April 7, 6 a.m.–7 p.m.

El gris indica tierras no votables. Llame al (602) 236-3048 para ver si es elegible para votar.

• Registro válido de vehículo en Arizona

Al determinar la elegibilidad para votar, la propiedad de la tierra calificada se determina a partir del 29 de diciembre de 2019. Las tierras en ciertos fideicomisos se pueden votar si el fideicomisario del fideicomiso designa a un elector individual de acuerdo con los requisitos de votación del fideicomiso. puede verse visitando el sitio web de SRP en misrp.com/elecciones o llamando a la Línea de información de elecciones de SRP al (602) 236-3048.

• Factura de servicios públicos del votante con fecha dentro de los 90 días de la fecha de la elección. Una factura de servicios públicos puede ser de electricidad, gas, agua, desechos sólidos, alcantarillado, teléfono, teléfono celular o televisión por cable.

VOTING BOUNDARIES

When you arrive to vote at the Voting Center on Election Day, you must announce your name and place of residence to the election official and present one form of identification from List 1 or two different forms of identification from List 2 or List 3.

También puede votar en persona en el Centro de Votación de SRP ubicado en el Edificio de Administración de SRP, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m., del 11 de marzo al 6 de abril, y 6 am a 7 pm el día de las elecciones, el 7 de abril.

Lista 2: Identificación suficiente sin una fotografía que lleve el nombre y la dirección (se requieren dos)

This notice is published by order of the Board of Directors and in accordance with A.R.S. §48-2384.01.

IDENTIFICATION AT THE VOTING CENTER

IDENTIFICACIÓN EN EL CENTRO DE VOTACIÓN

An identification is “valid” unless it can be determined on its face that it has expired. Any elector who does not provide sufficient identification shall not be issued a regular ballot, but shall receive a provisional ballot and will have three (3) business days after the election (by 5 p.m. Friday, April 10) to provide sufficient ID to the SRP Corporate Secretary, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, in order for their provisional ballot to be counted.

Positions up for election are one position on the Board of Directors in each of voting divisions 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9; two at-large Board of Directors positions, 11 and 13; and three positions on the Council in each of voting divisions 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9. All District positions have four-year terms.

Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, de lunes a viernes, 8: 30 a.m. a 5 p.m., del 11 de marzo al 6 de abril, y de 6 a.m. a 7 p.m. el día de las elecciones, el 7 de abril. Solo el día de las elecciones, las boletas de votación anticipada también pueden devolverse a cualquiera de los siguientes dos lugares de entrega de boletas fuera del sitio, que estarán abiertos de 6 a.m. a 7 p.m. (sin votación, solo entrega de boletas de votación anticipada): el Centro de Servicio SRP West Valley, 221 N. 79th Ave., Tolleson, AZ, 85353, y el Centro de Servicio de Agua SRP Southside, 3160 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ, 85210. Las boletas de votación anticipada deben recibirse a más tardar a las 7 pm el día de las elecciones.

Para solicitar una boleta de votación anticipada, visite el sitio web de SRP en misrp.com/boletatemprana o llame al (602) 236-3048 de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m. Además, se puede solicitar una boleta de votación anticipada en persona, en la Oficina del Secretario Corporativo ubicada en el Edificio Administrativo SRP, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m. Las boletas de votación anticipada, se enviarán por correo a partir del 11 de marzo. El último día para solicitar una boleta de votación anticipada es el 27 de marzo a las 5 p.m. Las boletas de votación anticipada pueden devolverse por correo en el sobre sellado con su dirección que se proporciona o en persona en el Centro de Votación de SRP ubicado en el Edificio de Administración de SRP, 1500 N.

boletas de votación anticipada también pueden devolverse a cualquiera de los siguientes dos lugares de entrega de boletas fuera del sitio, que estarán abiertos de 6 a.m. a 7 p.m. (sin votación, solo entrega de boletas de votación anticipada): el Centro de Servicio SRP West Valley, 221 N. 79th Ave., Tolleson, AZ, 85353, y el SRP Southside Water Service Center, 3160 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ, 85210. Las boletas de votación anticipada deben recibirse a más tardar a las 7 p.m. el día de las elecciones. También puede votar en persona en el Centro de votación de SRP ubicado en el Edificio de Administración de SRP, 1500 N. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281, de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a.m. a 5 p.m., del 11 de marzo al 6 de abril y de 6 a.m. a 7 p.m. el día de las elecciones, el 7 de abril. Las posiciones para la elección, son una posición en la Junta de Gobernadores en cada uno de los distritos electorales 1, 3, 5, 7 y 9 y tres posiciones en el Consejo en cada uno de los distritos electorales 1, 3, 5, 7 y 9. Todos los puestos de la Asociación tienen períodos de cuatro años. El mapa de arriba muestra los límites de votación de la Asociación. Al determinar la elegibilidad para votar, la propiedad de la tierra calificada se determina a partir del 29 de diciembre de 2019. Las tierras en ciertos fideicomisos se pueden votar si el fideicomisario del fideicomiso designa a un votante individual de acuerdo con los requisitos de votación del fideicomiso puede verse visitando el sitio web de SRP en misrp.com/ elecciones o llamando a la línea de información

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Commercial vehicle dealer moving to Gilbert GSN NEWS STAFF

manufacturer and dealer of commercial service vehicles is moving to Gilbert. Family-owned Curry Supply Co. in Pennsylvania purchased a 55,392-square-foot flex industrial/office building at 1145 . Gary Road. “This move will support our strong growth nationally by allowing us to better serve our expanding base of west coast customers,” said Jason Ritchey, company president and owner. Richey envisions the local workforce taking an active role in the company’s continued growth. The building was owned by Canadian company Silent-Aire, which relocated to a nearby facility to accommodate its growing operations. Silent-Aire is a global manufacturer of HVAC equipment and modular data centers. With the expansion, Curry Supply is expected to bring a significant invest-

This 55,400-square-foot building on West Gary Road in Gilbert will house Pennsylvania-based Curry Supply Company, which bought the flex industrial/office structure recently.. (Special to GSN)

ment and new manufacturing jobs to the town. “Gilbert is excited to welcome Cur-

ry Supply Co. to our community,” said Mayor Jenn Daniels. “Gilbert provides a skilled labor pool, strong regional in-

frastructure and collaborative resources that will greatly benefit the company. e look forward to supporting them as they grow and positively impact the community.” The Gilbert location will serve as Curry Supply’s fifth U.S. location and the first in Arizona. “Curry Supply’s expansion to the market highlights the opportunity greater Phoenix presents to a company seeking southwest operations,” said Chris Camacho, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. “We’re excited about their investment in the region and welcome them to our robust manufacturing ecosystem,” he added. The building sits on 3.16 acres and offers nearby access to the U.S. 60 and Loops 101 and 202, which provides connectivity to the Phoenix metropolitan area. The two-story building features

see BUILDING page 20

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CANDLES from page 20

with local artists to host workshops, like candle-incorporated floral centerpieces and candle glass-designing classes. “I’m always wanting to incorporate something with families because it’s important to us,” Guidi said. Family is so important to Guidi and Jones, their respective spouses, Chris Guidi and Salina Jones, also work at Candle Chemistry. Combine their professional strengths — sales executive, human resources manager, event planner, and operations guru — and you have what they call a “killer combination for business management.” So, how exactly does Candle Chemistry work? Groups of five or less are welcome to arrive sans reservation; larger groups must make a reservation on Candle Chemistry’s website. Starting at $20, customers start the 30-minute candle-making process by choosing their scents, during which a Scent Stylish will help choose complementing scents. Then, customers choose their contain-

At Candle Chemistry, the management team keeps it in the family, including, from left, husband and wife duos Chris Guidi and Laurie Guidi and Ron Jones and Salina Jones. (Candle Chemistry/Special to GSN)

er and design their labels. Up next, is the fun part: mixing the oils at the Fragrance Bar. Candles take 90 minutes to cool before they’re ready to take home, during which Laurie and Ron recommend heading next door to Sorso Wine Room for a glass of

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hile I’m grateful for the positive change of heart, there is still far too much ignorance and misunderstanding and LGBT Arizonans continue to be left vulnerable to discrimination in employment, housing, and public spaces. That’s why my family and I are eagerly awaiting a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, on a trio of LGBT employment discrimination cases. A victory would be long overdue, since a majority of states, including Arizona, still lack explicit nondiscrimination protections. But no matter what the Supreme Court does, we’ll still have work to do. e must keep pushing for express and enduring nondiscrimination protections here in Arizona and at the federal

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y family and I have had the opportunity to reflect on our lives. We marvel at how profoundly we’ve changed regarding our relationship with our LGBTQ “family” – a term I never would have used in relation to LGBT people a decade ago. Nearly ten years ago, my wife Sara and I were called to reconsider our longstanding opinions of LGBT people when our oldest son, Trevor, came out as gay. Shortly after, our other son Tanner also came out as gay. Neither discussion was easy, largely because we are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which for years spoke almost exclusively negatively about people who are gay. But seeing my sons come out – who I know are good young men, faithful to the Church and the values we had taught them – made me realize back then that what I believed about being gay was completely wrong. We told Trevor and Tanner that we loved them dearly and that they would always be a part of our family no matter what. Those conversations were important first steps on our own journey toward more fully understanding the LGBT

community and especially the challenge of being LGBT and raised in our church. Their experiences helped put a human face to something we had never known, which was a big part of why we decided to help start ALL Arizona, a group of members and former members of the Church who are committed to ensuring that all people, including LGBT people, are treated with love and respect within the Church and society as a whole. This advocacy work and community building have made me a better person and a better follower of Christ. I couldn’t imagine my life without the many wonderful people I’ve met whom I now consider my “family. The team at ALL Arizona has often quoted Church leader, Elder uentin Cook, who stated in 2012: “As a church, nobody should be more loving and compassionate. Let us be at the forefront in terms of expressing love, compassion and outreach. Let’s not have families exclude or be disrespectful of those who choose a different lifestyle as a result of their feelings about their own gender. e have tried to follow this counsel both in and out of the church, and we’ve made significant progress. Year by year we’re seeing our church community and Arizonans open their hearts and minds, just as my family and others have.

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Perry’s strong junior class leading team to success BY BRITTANY BOWYER GSN Contributor Writer

he Perry Pumas’ girls’ basketball team is looking to make a statement this season they are not only among the top teams in the state but in the entire Southwest region of the U.S. Led by a group of eight juniors, they are looking to show how they’ve continued growing in the offseason to make a run at the state championship once again this season. Last year, the Pumas lost in the 6A quarterfinals to Valley Vista. The loss fueled a fire inside of them to come back even stronger this year. Perry coach Andrew Curtis said pairing the girls’ hard work and determination to come back even better will make for an explosive combination with the high level of talent on the team. “When the ball is moving and we are playing the right way, good things happen,” Curtis said. Despite having a plethora of talented players who have the ability to single-handedly carry the team, the Pumas know there is an unmatched strength - when they work as a team. “It’s the Perry Puzzle, we’re deep,” Curtis said. “We’ve got players who could be stars on other teams. They could score more and get more shots. Everybody has to sacrifice on our team. It’s about the Perry Puzzle and everybody has a part and we embrace everybody on the team.” Three players, in particular, have stepped up to the plate to take on the leadership roles needed for the team. Juniors Tatyanna Clayburne, Madison Conner and Nicole Smith all fully understand how important it is to be able to work as a team and fully embrace the idea of the “Perry Puzzle.” Curtis helps to facilitate team bonding by providing the girls with snacks, a space to do homework and study

Perry junior Madison Connor recognizes the skill she and the rest of her teammates have on the court.Their ability to work together has been key to their success this season. (Zach Alvira/GSN Staff)

Perry juniors Tatyanna Clayburne, left, Nicole Smith, middle, and Madison Conner, right, have all made efforts to bring their team together both on and off the court. (Brittany Bowyer/GSN Contributor)

before practices and games. The girls all meet-up to bond over food and also utilize this time to utilize each other as resources for homework. Clayburne, who not only has a major leadership role on the court, also steps-up when it comes to helping her teammates academically. At the group gatherings, you can often find Clayburne tutoring teammates in need of help - like math, going over problems with them on the whiteboard and figuring out how to solve them. Perry head girls basketball coach Andrew Curtis has helped create a strong bond with the team by holding homework sessions and other team activities. (Zach Alvira/GSN Staff)

It’s just one of the many ways Clayburne looks to lead by example both on and off the court. “I take great pride in it,” Clayburne said. “Everybody follows behind, so I want to make a good example and have a good base for the team.” By creating an environment where the girls feel comfortable with each other and knows they can depend on each other off the court, it creates a stronger bond on the court. The bond shows when the take the court for every game, as they are not only able to effectively communicate with each other, but they also are able to pass the ball, set up screens, rebound and create plays. The “we before me” mentality of Perry’s team is something shared among all of the girls who put on a uniform. “I love seeing everybody else prosper,” Clayburne said. “If it’s not me, if I’m not doing good, I want to see other people doing good. It’s the whole point. We’ve grown together, it’s all love, it’s all care, it’s trust between all of us.” With this mentality comes the power to take their skills on the court to the next level. The Pumas are aware of this, and it’s what they believe will set them apart from their competition this season as they look to show why they have a legitimate shot at making it deep into the playoffs. “We have an intensity and we are really deep. e don’t just have five kids, our bench helps us,” Conner said. “It’s not just one or two kids. It’s not just offense or defense. It’s all-around. It’s everything. It’s going to be a great season and I’m excited.” “We want to make the statement we are the best,” Smith added. “That’s our goal this year. “We want to make it to state, and every day that we put in work our goal is to just be the best that we can be.”

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ilbert High’s basketball team stood alone atop the 5A Conference last year after winning its first state title in program history. The Tigers were led by a senior-heavy roster, with point guard Doc Self and forwards Carson Towt and Jake Ehmann leading the way. Towt and Ehmann combined for nearly 20 rebounds per game last season, which helped Gilbert dominate the boards and led to most of its points throughout the season. Gilbert coach Jay Caserio recognizes that as one of the major differences between last year’s squad and the one he has this season. While the Tigers have 6-foot-8 senior Griffin Lamb to crash the boards this season, Caserio knows that is one of the biggest opportunities for his team this season. “Carson and Jake both averaged 10plus rebounds a game for us. Jake Ehmann had 10 offensive rebounds in the state championship game,” Caserio said. “That’s kind of been the biggest change for us. We had a good ability to control the glass last year. But I feel like we are more skilled this year on the perimeter than last year.” Self stepped into his role as a floor general for Gilbert early on in his high school career. He had a unique ability to set up teammates on the offensive end and at times play lockdown defense on the other. He and Towt were the unsung leaders of last year’s championship team and were named captains early on. This year, senior guards Jaqwuan Myles, Brycen Long and Paul Maldonado step into those roles. “We want to keep the energy high every game. They both started last year but I came off the bench,” Myles said. “We all have good experience being three-year varsity players. “We are just trying to get the young guys ready and show them how to play varsity basketball and how to get things done.” Myles came off the bench the past two seasons as a junior and sophomore. But even then, he was able to get

Gilbert senior Brycen Long, another captain, aims to help lift his team to victory each night with his ability to shoot from anywhere on the court. (Chris Mortenson/GSN Staff)

district rival Highland. They rattled off six more wins before falling by two points to 6A contender Skyline in the McClintock Holiday Shootout. In the third-place game on Dec. 30, against Paradise Valley, the Tigers fell again in overtime. It’s the first time they have lost back-to-back games since the 2017 season. Though tournament games don’t officially affect Gilbert’s power points in terms of conference rank, it’s still an opportunity for Caserio to see which of his players are going to step up on a nightly basis. “Whether it’s a tournament or the regular season, I don’t put more emphasis on these games versus the first game of the year,” Caserio said. “We just try to get better every game and look for the guys that will step up.” Along with Myles and Maldonado, Long has been one of those players who stepped up for Gilbert in a time of need. Trailing Paradise Valley late in the fourth quarter, Long went on a hot-streak from 3-point range to will

considerable playing time. Taking over for Self, he said he’s learned to be more vocal both on and off the court. One of his biggest goals this season is to not let the team ride the high of last season. He’s recognized early on that Gilbert has a target on its back after winning the title last season. “We can’t ride off the high of last year, we have to compete every game because everyone is going to give us their best shot since we are the reigning state champions,” Myles said. “We aren’t trying to ride the coattails of that, though, because every team has improved and gotten better.” Myles and the rest of the Tigers know they will get the best version of each opponent they face this season. That has been made clear so far this season. The Tigers began the year with four straight wins over quality 6A opponents – Valley Vista, ChanGilbert coach Jay Caserio is relying on a new dler, Corona del Sol and group of seniors this season to help lead his Desert Ridge. However, their team back to the 5A championship. early-season win streak came (Chris Mortenson/GSN Staff) to an end at the hands of

Gilbert back into the game and force overtime. Though they ended up falling to the Trojans, it was yet another look at the type of firepower Gilbert has once again this season to make a run at the title. “People are looking up to me now, so I have to make sure I have good leadership and show them new stuff,” Long said. “I just want to bring good energy and be a good teammate. I want to make sure I’m always involved and help my team by making my shots.” Nearing the midway point of the season, Gilbert is preparing to enter region play where they will once again be favored. They aim to win every game they play, no matter the opponent. Their main goal is to pick up where they left last season in hopes of returning to the 5A championship. “We need to keep the energy high,” Myles said. “We can’t take plays off. We have to come out every game from the start and not be lackadaisical to the point where we have to catch up. “We have to be ready to play every game.”

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rom cult classics to political documentaries, this month’s Chandler International Film Festival promises to deliver a diverse lineup of films for local moviegoers. The four-day event Jan. 17-20, will include 120 short and feature films by directors from 35 countries – with visits by some easily recognizable Hollywood movie stars. Free filmmaking workshops, red carpet events, an awards ceremony and panel discussions are all on the program for a festival that’s considered one of the fastest-growing in Arizona. In addition to local storytellers, the festival will showcase the works of filmmakers from Singapore, Mexico, Canada, Europe and Australia. “That’s something unique,” said Mitesh Patel, the festival’s founder and president, commenting on the large number of foreign films picked to screen in Chandler. hen Patel started the festival in 2016, he aimed to cater to a broad, international audience. He wanted to showcase films not only entertaining audiences but also educating them about the world’s diverse customs. “It’s important for people to see the other cultures, Patel explained. The 2020 schedule includes tales about a lonely Korean teenager, an undercover Japanese samurai, an Irish romance and an American boy who battles an ancient witch. Patel said among the 700 submissions his staff receives each year, he looks for the uplifting stories that end with some sort of inspirational message. His staff tries to avoid material that’s too dark or negative, he said, and at-

Director Adolpho Navarro is presenting a short titled “A Father’s Fury” during next weekend’s Chandler International Film Festival. (Special to GetOut)

tempt to find lesser-known films never screened in Arizona before. Adolpho Navarro is one of the filmmakers selected to present a short film at this year’s festival. The Arizona native will screen “A Father’s Fury, a 40-minute action flick he shot around Chandler and Phoenix. Navarro wrote, directed and acted in the film, which tells a story of a father attempting to rescue his kidnapped daughter. It’s a great story about overcoming adversity, he said, and responding to unexpected obstacles. Navarro grew up around Globe, making home movies on his dad’s camera and admiring the works of Steven Spielberg and Robert emeckis. After reading a book by director Robert Rodriguez, a young Navarro realized he didn’t need to be in Hollywood or have a huge budget to make movies. He’s learned to operate as a one-man operation, churning out several short

films each year with limited resources. Navarro said he enjoys having the creative freedom to tell whatever stories he wants and never having to stick to one genre of film. “I just love telling stories,” he said. “I usually don’t stick to the same thing. The Chandler festival is a great networking tool, Navarro added, because it allows filmmakers to learn from each other’s work. “As long as there are great venues like this and great festivals, then we can connect,” he added. This year’s festival is expected to have a number of actors attend and participate in audience discussions after their respective films. Michelle Rodriguez, known for her role in the “Fast and Furious films, will be presenting “Girlfight, a sports drama the actress starred in 20 years ago. Robert Davi will have two of his film credits screened during the festival. Audiences can see his starring role

in “Mott Haven, an independent feature about a fallen radio mogul, or his memorable supporting part as a treasure-seeking crook in “The Goonies. Other guests include Anna Chazelle, sister to Academy Award-winning director Damien Chazelle, and actor Brian Sacca, known for his appearances in “The olf of all Street and “Kong: Skull Island. Patel started the festival after moving to Chandler a few years ago and noticing there was a lacking film presence in the city. He had been producing and directing films in Los Angeles before deciding to flee to a city with less traffic and smog. Chandler is a great place to live, Patel said, but it didn’t have anything for film buffs like him. He said he’s proud of the presence his festival has made in the East Valley and the platform it’s created for unknown filmmakers to tell their stories. “I just want to have people come and enjoy the films, Patel added.

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tate 48 Theatre Company in Mesa is leading off the new year with a production of Ken Ludwig’s beloved farce, “Leading Ladies. The production, Jan. 15-25, at The Fuse Box, 943 S. Gilbert Road, Mesa, features eight East Valley performers. ith flamboyant characters and clever antics of mistaken identity, the troupe relates the story of two English Shakespearean actors whose careers are in a rut. “The show will give audiences so many big belly laughs, said director Andrea McFeely, who also is co-artistic director of State 48. “We had a hard time getting through rehearsal some days because we were laughing so hard. Our cast delivers on every single punchline, every time.” Set in the 1950s, “Leading Ladies centers on Jack and Leo and their resignation to performing “Scenes from Shakespeare on the Moose Lodge circuit in Pennsylvania’s Amish country. But their luck changes when they hear an elderly lady on her deathbed plans to leave her fortune to two longlost English nephews. Jack and Leo put their acting skills to the test, resolving to pass themselves off as her beloved relatives and get the cash. Their scheme starts to unravel after

Hannah Van Holten of Gilbert plays Meg in State 48’s production of “Leading Ladies.” (Katy Springer/Special to GetOut)

they arrive and learn the old woman designated two nieces and not nephews as her beneficiaries. They swap their slacks for petticoats in hopes of securing the windfall. Leo falls head-over-heels in love with the old lady’s vivacious niece and caretaker, Meg, who’s engaged to the local minister. “At its core, the show is about finding your identity and being true to yourself, but the story is told in such a

bizarre and hysterical way, said Karli Kemper, co-artistic director of State 48. “The comedic timing and chemistry of our performers is truly something to behold, especially when you consider they’re such a hodgepodge of background and experience. The cast of “Leading Ladies includes a retired school counselor, an IT technician, an analyst for Arizona State University, an art teacher and ballet dancer and four college students. Most

ASU Gammage will present “Flight” from Jan. 17 to Feb. 1, inside the arts center’s Lakeside all-purpose room. Developed by the Scottish touring theater company Vox Motus, “Flight is based on Caroline Brothers’ novel “Hinterland and was adapted by Oliver Emanuel. The production is presented by ASU Gammage’s Beyond series. Michael Reed, senior director of programs and organizational initiatives for ASU Gammage, saw “Flight” at an Edinburgh performing arts festival and it stood out.

The show uses miniature dioramas, a sound recording and lighting and sound effects. Instead of a traditional theater space, audience members sit in personal booths. Each viewer watches the dioramas move around them on a revolving carousel and experiences sound and music through headphones. “Your senses are enveloped by it. It makes for a powerful experience, Reed said. The show tells a powerful story of how immigrants can persevere despite adversity.

bring years of performance experience to their roles, while others are newer to the stage. To give something extra to the production, McFeely and Kemper also cast a quartet of teenage girls to serve as the technical crew. The catch is they handle set and scene changes while donning 1950s-era garb and singing barbershop renditions of songs like “In the Still of the Night and “Get a Job. “There’s a wealth of talent among the performers in our youth musicals and plays, said McFeely. “This seemed like a great way to recruit them for our tech team and heighten the enjoyment for our audiences.” Cast members from Gilbert include Hannah Van Holten Meg), Ethan Cooke, Bryce Dilullo Jack), Kylee ebb Audrey) and Robyn Tye-Lennex Florence). Mesa performers include Keith Aspinall Duncan), Daniel Brugger Doc) and Justin Kemper Butch). Ethan Cook Leo) lives in Tempe. The singing tech crew includes Grace Davis, Averi illiams and Grace Schwenn, all from Mesa, and Erin Garner from Gilbert. “Leading Ladies plays Jan. 15-25, with nightly performances at 7 p.m. and Saturday matinees at 3 p.m. Tickets are $14 and can be purchased at state48theatre.com/tickets. Information: state48theatre.com.

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Public Notices T F Eco-Site, Inc. has submitted a re uest to the CC to register a proposed approx. 75 tall monopole telecommunications tower with no marking or lighting system to be located at 10153 E Hampton Ave in Mesa, AZ 85209 coordinates of 33-23-16.58 N, 111-36-44.18 W. Interested parties may review the application by going to the CC s Antennae Structure Registration ASR website and entering the ASR application A1151439. Members of the public may raise environmental concerns about the proposed structure by filing a Re uest for Environmental Review with the CC. The CC strongly encourages interested parties to file such re uests online and instructions to do so can be found on the CC s Environmental Reuest page http://www.fcc.gov /asr/environmentalre uest or send to: Ramon Williams, ederal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554. Re uests should also be sent to: DH Infrastructure Services, ATTN: Richard Brainerd, 6521 Meridien Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616. In order for your comments to receive full and timely consideration, they should be received at the addresses above within 30 days of the date of this notice and reference CC ASR file A1151439. ANNOUNCE ENT OF INTENT TO STU ESA ONE AREA WIT IN T E CIT OF ESA ARICOPA COUNT A The lood Control District CD of Maricopa County is conducting a floodplain delineation study DS for the previously unstudied Zone D area within the City of Mesa. This study will result in establishment of floodplain within the Zone D area. CD conducts floodplain delineation studies to identify and refine areas that are sub ect to flooding by a 100-year flood. These floods have a 1 chance of occurring in any given year. The Zone D area is approximately 10.2 s uare miles and roughly bounded by Meridian Road to the east, Baseline Road to the north, Ellsworth Road to the west, and Ray Road to the south. The first phase will study the portion north of Elliot Road, approximately 4.1 s uare miles. The area south of Elliot Road may be studied in a second phase at a later date. nce the study is complete, impacted property owners will be notified and be able to review the results online. The results will be used by the City of Mesa to regulate development within the floodplain. The study will be submitted to the ederal Emergency Management Agency EMA for updating EMA s lood Insurance Rate Maps which are used to determine federal flood insurance re uirements and rates. Information on the study can be found on the CD website at http://apps.fcd.maricopa.gov/ Pro ects/ pro ects-structures-details/379/. Any relevant technical information or comments can be sent to Jordan Carey at 2801 W. Durango Street, Phoenix, AZ 85009 or Jordan.Carey maricopa.gov. Published: East Valley Tribune, Jan. 12, 2020 / 27306

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PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Chandler Housing and Redevelopment Division is pleased to announce the opening of the Housing Choice Voucher HCV Program Wait List. The HCV Program also known as Section 8 is a rental housing subsidy program funded by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist low-income individuals and families with the cost of rent and utilities. Pre-applications for the HCV Program will be accepted beginning 8 a.m. MST Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 through noon 12 p.m. MST Monday, eb. 10, 2020. Who can apply: All families and individuals. How to apply online: Apply at chandleraz.gov/applyforhousing. Applicants MUST complete B TH steps of the process: 1 Create an online account and 2 Complete a pre-application. How to obtain a paper pre-application: In person at 235 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler AZ 85225 call 480-782-3200, 711 via Arizona Relay Service, TT English 800-367-8939 or Espa ol 800-8422088 fax 480-782-3220 email chandler.housing chandleraz.gov or mail re uest to Housing and Redevelopment ffice, Mail Stop 101, P. . Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 85244-4008. How to submit completed paper pre-application: In person at 235 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225, fax 480-782-3220, email chandler.housing chandleraz.gov, or mail to Housing and Redevelopment ffice, Mail Stop 101, P. . Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 85244-4008. ral language translations in any language are also available and in those situations, the pre-application can be submitted by phone. What you will need to apply: Information for all household members to include: irst, Middle, and Last Names birth dates and total gross annual income from all sources. We will not ask you to verify any information on the pre-application. Verification of household information will only be re uired during the eligibility process. We encourage all interested applicants to apply. Household Income must not exceed: 1 person--$25,500, 2 persons--$29,200, 3 persons--$32,850, 4 persons--$36,450, 5 persons--$39,400, 6 persons--$42,300, 7 persons--$45,200, 8 persons-$48,150, 9 persons--$51,050, 10 persons--$53,950. Placement on the wait list: 4,000 pre-applications from the applicant pool will be placed on the wait list by random selection lottery . Pre-applicants not selected will have to reapply for assistance when applications are open again. Reasonable Accommodation Re uests: Persons with a disability or those who re uire auxillary guide services should contact our office in person at 235 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225 call 480-782-3200 or 711 via Arizona Relay Service, TT English 800-367-8939 or Espa ol 800-842-2088 fax 480-782-3220 email chandler.housing chandleraz.gov or mail re uest to Housing and Redevelopment ffice, Mail Stop 101, P. . Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 85244-4008. Language Assistance: Persons with limited English proficiency are entitled to language assistance with written or oral communication. These services are available at no cost. To obtain language assistance, contact our office by calling 480-782-3200. or more information, refer to the AQ section on the website at chandleraz.gov/affordablehousing or contact us in person at 235 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225 call 480-782-3200 or 711 via Arizona Relay Service, TT English 800-367-8939 or Espa ol 800-842-2088 fax 480-782-3220 email chandler.housing chandleraz.gov or mail to Housing and Redevelopment ffice, Mail Stop 101, P. . Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 85244-4008. Completed pre-applications will only be accepted beginning 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 27, through noon Monday, eb. 10. Please contact us for more information. The City of Chandler Housing and Redevelopment Division is committed to fully complying with all state, federal, and local laws involving non-discrimination and e ual opportunity.

A ISO P BLICO La Divisi n de Vivienda y Redesarrollo de la Ciudad de Chandler tiene el placer de anunciar la apertura de la Lista de Espera del Programa de Vales de Elecci n de Vivienda HCV por sus siglas en ingl s . El Programa HCV tambi n conocido como la Secci n 8 es un programa de subsidios para la vivienda de arrendamiento financiado por el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos, con el fin de ayudar a individuos y familias de ba os ingresos con el costo de la renta y de los servicios p blicos. Las presolicitudes del Programa HCV ser n aceptadas desde el lunes 27 de enero de 2020 a las 8 a.m. tiempo est ndar de la monta a hasta el lunes 10 de febrero de 2020 al mediod a 12 p.m. tiempo est ndar de la monta a . Qui n puede hacer una solicitud: Toda familia e individuo. C mo hacer la solicitud en l nea: Haga su solicitud en chandleraz.gov/applyforhousing. Los solicitantes DEBEN completar AMB S pasos del proceso: 1 Crear una cuenta en l nea, y 2 Completar una presolicitud. C mo obtener una presolicitud en papel: En persona en 235 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler AZ 85225 llamando al 480-782-3200, al 711 v a el Servicio de Relevo de Arizona, TT en ingl s al 1800-367-8939 en espa ol al 1-800-842-2088 por fax al 480-782-3220 por correo electr nico a chandler.housing chandleraz.gov o enviando una solicitud por correo postal a: Housing and Redevelopment ffice, Mail Stop 101, P. . Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 85244-4008. C mo presentar una presolicitud f sica llena en papel: En persona en 235 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225, por fax al 480-782-3220, por correo electr nico a chandler.housing chandleraz.gov, o por correo postal a: Housing and Redevelopment ffice, Mail Stop 101, P. . Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 85244-4008. Tambi n hay interpretaci n oral disponible en cual uier idioma, y en dichas situaciones, las presolicitudes se pueden hacer por tel fono. Lo ue usted necesitar para hacer su solicitud: Informaci n de todos los miembros de su hogar, incluyendo: Nombre, segundo nombre y apellido fecha de nacimiento y el ingreso anual total bruto de toda fuente. Nosotros no le pediremos ue usted verifi ue cual uier informaci n en la pre solicitud. La verificaci n de la informaci n del hogar ser re uerida s lo durante el proceso de elegibilidad. Nosotros animamos a todos los solicitantes interesados para ue hagan su solicitud. Los Ingresos del Hogar no deben ser m s altos de: 1 persona--$25,500, 2 personas--$29,200, 3 personas--$32,850, 4 personas--$36,450, 5 personas--$39,400, 6 personas--$42,300, 7 personas-$45,200, 8 personas--$48,150, 9 personas--$51,050, 10 personas--$53,950. Colocaci n en la lista de espera: 4,000 presolicitudes del grupo de candidatos ser n colocadas en la lista de espera por medio de una selecci n al azar loter a . Los presolicitantes no ue no sean elegidos tendr n ue volver a solicitar la asistencia cuando se vuelva a abrir el proceso de solicitudes. Solicitudes de Adaptaciones Razonables: Las personas con una discapacidad o a uellas ue re uieran servicios auxiliares de gu a, se deben comunicar con nuestra oficina en persona en 235 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225 llamar al 480-782-3200 al 711 v a el Servicio de Relevo de Arizona, TT en ingl s al 1-800-367-8939 en espa ol al 1-800-842-2088 por fax al 480-7823220 por correo electr nico a chandler.housing chandleraz.gov o enviando una solicitud por correo postal a: Housing and Redevelopment ffice, Mail Stop 101, P. . Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 85244-4008. Asistencia con el Idioma: Las personas con un dominio limitado del idioma ingl s tienen derecho de recibir asistencia con el idioma en comunicaciones orales y por escrito. Estos servicios est n disponibles sin costo alguno. Para obtener asistencia con el idioma, llame a nuestra oficina al 480-782-3200. Para m s informaci n, consulte la secci n de Preguntas recuentes AQ en el sitio web chandleraz.gov/affordablehousing comun uese con nosotros en persona en 235 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225 llamando al 480-782-3200 al 711 v a el Servicio de Relevo de Arizona, TT en ingl s al 1-800-367-8939 en espa ol al 1-800-842-2088 por fax al 480-782-3220 por correo electr nico a chandler.housing chandleraz.gov o por correo postal a: Housing and Redevelopment ffice, Mail Stop 101, P Box 4008, Chandler, AZ 85244-4008. Las presolicitudes llenas s lo se aceptar n desde el lunes 27 de enero a las 8 a.m. hasta el lunes 10 de febrero al mediod a. Por favor comun uese con nosotros para m s informaci n. La Divisi n de Vivienda y Redesarrollo de la Ciudad de Chandler est dedicada a cumplir completamente con todas las leyes estatales, federales y locales ue envuelvan no discriminar y las oportunidades e uitativas. Published: East Valley Tribune, January 12, 2020 / 27419

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