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“The day you think you know everything is the day that you’ve defeated yourself.” That’s not something that you would hear a stereotypically pompous chef say, but Chef Gio Osso of Virtù Honest Craft in Scottsdale is not a stereotypical chef. He has racked up accolades spanning from Esquire Magazine as one of the “20 Best New Restaurants in the Country,” to a James Beard Award nomination, to being named the 2015 Chef of the Year by the Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame. But Osso isn’t going to use these as an excuse to rest on his laurels. “It’s all amazing. I’m blessed and honored by all of those things, but it doesn’t change anything,” Osso said. “I’m still just a cook. I still have a business to run with employees that depend on me. I still have Chef Gio Osso plates his famous octopus SEE HUMBLE PAGE 6

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Amy said his current symptoms Tyson Copeland has a lot going on include gait disturbances, hand tremors, medically for a 10-year-old tingling feet and legs, boy, his condition baffling weakness and numbness doctors with symptoms in legs and feet, of epilepsy, autism and headaches, Papilledema autoimmune diseases. His (swelling of the optic mother, Amy Copeland, just nerves from the increased wants answers. pressure around his Tyson has been brain), mild sleep apnea, symptomatic since he was nose bleeds, constipation, 4 years old, and since then bladder issues, easy has been through more than bruising, memory loss, 10 medical procedures. He processing difficulty, takes 17 medications daily hand writing and fine and has had a myriad of motor skills, nausea, tests. Now, Amy needs to weight loss, seizures, Tyson Copeland has shown take him to Loma Linda balance difficulty, puffy symptoms of an unknown University Medical Center in disease since he was 4. GSN eye lids and bags (not California so doctors there photo by Tim Sealy allergies), behavioral can help diagnose Tyson. SEE BAFFLING PAGE 4

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responsibilities. I try to learn something new every day. You have to be willing to keep learning.” He is humbled through a conversation about Virtù, which will celebrate its second anniversary in June. “It’s great— the vision I’ve had actually happened. There is always room for improvement— it’s always in motion. But it feels great to know that we did it well.” The vision Osso is talking about is his determination to bridge the gap between the two culinary cultures that he grew up between. Born and raised in northeastern New Jersey and spending his summers in the Italian region of Calabria, he experienced two very different cuisines: Manhattan’s fine dining and southern Italian peasant food. When opening Virtù, he sought to prove that he could change up the concept of “fine dining”—to serve the grounded, peasant food of his ancestors in an elegant, elevated way. And he succeeded.

100-foot long communal table. economy are coming back. There are a lot Guests will enjoy dishes made by of great spaces available and the state is Osso and his team that getting the attention, as showcase locally grown a culinary powerhouse, ingredients. that it deserves. Will it “I am honored and ever be San Francisco, excited to be invited Chicago or New York? to participate for the Probably not. But second time in this year’s it should be put up Outstanding in the Field’s against some of the next stop in the Phoenix other, smaller culinary area at Agritopia Farms in destinations.” Gilbert,” Osso said. It isn’t just the “The experience brings number of restaurants together the best in local that is growing, either. food—the best chefs, the Osso points out locals’ best farmers, the best growing hunger to ingredients and the most try new and different enthusiastic diners. I’m so things. “The whole Osso’s charred octopus with lemon excited.” fear and playing it safe chick peas, arugula, fennel and Tickets are $205 and ideas are coming to an can be purchased at www. Calabrian chile butter. GSN photo end—it’s something that by Sam Nalven outstandinginthefield. I went out on a limb com/event/the-farm-at-agritopia. with, but the idea that chefs have to have a BLT or a burger on the menu instead of Gilbert appearance Finding fame just trying different things is coming to In late October, Osso is bringing his Virtù is considered a “must” on the an end.” skills to Gilbert, when he will return for growing Scottsdale culinary map. The menu at Virtù certainly is different. the second year to the Outstanding in Arizonans are quickly getting used to the A sample menu is on its website, but the Field event at Agritopia. The event plentiful fantastic dining spots and the patrons won’t see what is on the menu is a multicourse, family-style dining way Osso sees it, our Valley of the Sun’s until they arrive that evening. experience that is set amid The Farm at culinary climate will continue to heat up. “I’ve worked in restaurants where Agritopia’sDSC015 peach groveSun along nearlyAd A RD1.pdf“It’s1 booming,” he said. the menu wasn’t really up to me and Gilbert Newsa10x5.4 5/20/15 1:17 PM “The market and

it got boring and stale for the guests and the employees. Leaving the menu open to interpretation and seasonality keeps it exciting for us and the guests. It challenges the staff and me but it allows us to try new things and to keep it fresh and exciting. I just don’t want it ever to be boring.” Well, except for one item. Charred octopus is inevitably on the menu, and for good reason—it’s phenomenal. Almost immediately upon opening the buzzword around Virtù was “octopus.” Guests, critics and reviewers couldn’t stop talking about how incredible the charred octopus at Virtù is and it quickly became the restaurant’s most popular dish. When asked how he persuaded so many local Arizonans, sometimes characterized by playing it safe, to try the tentacled seafood, Osso’s casual and approachable confidence shines perfectly. “I didn’t,” he said with a smile. “People came, tried it and word spread.” Alison Stanton contributed to this story. Virtù Honest Craft 3701 N. Marshall Way Scottsdale 85251 (480) 946-3477 www.virtuscottsdale.com

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Gilbert Leadership builds relationships—and disc golf course BY KEN ABRAMCZYK

The Town of Gilbert’s first public disc golf course has opened in Freestone Park, thanks to Gilbert Leadership’s Class XXIII. Gilbert Leadership’s class of “students”—which consists of residents, business owners and employees and town officials—built the course and celebrated its opening last month. Gilbert joins other East Valley communities—including Chandler, Fountain Hills, Mesa and Scottsdale—with a public course. Disc golf is played with a plastic disc that resembles a Frisbee, which is thrown by the players from a tee area toward a basket. Each throw represents a “stroke.” The disc golf course has nine holes and a practice hole. Approximately $15,700 was raised for the course through donations. With inkind donations of labor from volunteers, the project only cost $10,000, so the remainder will be used for maintenance, said Rod Buchanan, the disc golf course’s project manager with Gilbert Leadership and the Town of Gilbert’s parks and recreation director. Adrianne Lynch, economic development representative for the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and chamber liaison for Gilbert Leadership,

Gilbert Leadership Class XXIII members combined their talents, experience and skills to create a public disc golf course at Freestone Park. Submitted photo

said the course allows families to “come out and have fun.” “Each year the class projects give back to our community and this project not only encourages activity and social engagement, but also includes the art elements highlighting local artists and students,” Lynch said. “We are excited for the course to officially open and see families out on the course together having fun.” Filling a need Melissa Buxton, the chairwoman of the communications committee for Class XXIII and senior manager of business development for Macerich, the owner of SanTan Village, said the group gathered

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Building teams “The project helped Gilbert Leadership members forge friendships and working relationships,” Lynch said. “Participants learn a great deal about their personal growth and leadership style and also gain an unparalleled amount of information about the Town of Gilbert and how to give back to our community,” Lynch said. Lynch said Gilbert Leadership was established 24 years ago to get community members involved and engaged through relationship-building between businesses. “From owners of small businesses to members of HOA boards, school boards and nonprofits, various segments of the community are represented there,” Lynch said. “The program has more than 400 alumni,” Lynch said. Gilbert Leadership provides members with “an understanding of how our community runs, of the people who are behind the scenes and become leaders,” Lynch said. Gilbert Leadership attendees also took tours of a hospital and local nonprofits. Some went on ride-sharing trips with police officers and firefighters during the nine months of class, along with the planning, financing and construction of the disc golf course. “They are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and volunteer,” Buxton said. Buxton ended the session learning about economic development and the importance of businesses helping each other. “We all know we need each other, but not only do we need each other, but we need to help each other,” Buxton said. She also learned about the support and awareness of her community. “I’ve lived here since my parents moved from Kansas City,” Buxton said. “I learned that Gilbert is the No. 2 city for veterans. I can’t wait to tell my father, who is a veteran. I love hearing about that support in the community.” Buchanan enjoyed the project and Gilbert Leadership, calling it an opportunity to learn about the history, values, culture and characteristics of Gilbert. “My nine months here have far exceeded the expectations,” Buchanan said. He also received a “substantial amount of information” about Gilbert, quality leadership training and met many like-minded people in his class, who he considers his friends, he said. “The disc golf course project was an overall team effort,” Buchanan said. “The chamber does a really good job organizing it and it’s an excellent program for everyone. I will recommend it to everyone,” Buchanan said. SEE RELATED STORY PAGE 12

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The Carol Rae Ranch Elementary School PTSO celebrated spring with its Howlin’ Hawaiian Hula Spring Carnival in early May. Most of the entertainment was free, but they did sell snack and beverages. Dinners of hot dogs or hamburgers were available for preorder. The pay-to-play items included an inflatable obstacle course, splishsplash teacher bash, adopt a beach buddy and the library’s book fair. GSN photos by

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Gilbert was named the eighth safest city in Arizona out of 55 municipalities analyzed in a ValuePenguin study. Gilbert was also named the safest big city with less than 50,000 residents, followed by Surprise, Buckeye, Goodyear and Lake Havasu City. Brian Quinn, who authored the study with ValuePenguin, said they looked at property and violent crime statistics that were available from the FBI’s 2013 annual report. He said the crimes included murder/manslaughter, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft and arson. “Based on the way we conduct the study, low crime score numbers are best, while high numbers indicate more concentrated crime figures,” Quinn said. The crime score ranged from 488 to 9,556, with an average of 2,272. Florence, which was ranked as the safest city, had a crime score of 488. Gilbert had a crime score of 1,010. South Tucson was ranked last with a score of 9,556. The data reflected violent and property crimes per 100,000 to account for population. A crime score was aggregated by weighting violent crimes at 80 percent and property crimes at 20 percent. The study was based on Gilbert’s population of 225,232. The violent crime per 100,000 was 193 and property crime

per 100,000 was 3,472. According to Gilbert Police Department records, Chief Tim Dorn reported that the town remains one of the safest because of its “good people, good partnerships, good tactics and good training.” His update further states that the police department works to hire “similarly minded people” who support its mission statement and values. The Gilbert Police Department works with community members to maintain residents’ trust and confidence, while addressing their concerns about police tactics and crime prevention. The department also focuses its training on de-escalation for minimal use of force, while staying aggressive in holding people accountable. ValuePenguin, a consumer research company, began two years ago. Quinn said his organization researches data in interesting and unique ways and publishes the findings. “This is the first year we’ve done the study and we plan to do it going forward,” he said “In regard to our Safest Cities studies, we are in the process of conducting the research and publishing reports for every state in the country. Our hope is that these reports can highlight which cities and towns are doing an exceptional job in providing their residents with a safe place to live.”

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Mickey being remanded to MASH. A There’s something to say about good webcam was installed in Mickey’s cell, behavior and being a model inmate, courtesy of Schill, to connect those who especially for Mickey the pit bull, who wanted to continue to follow the canine. was conditionally released from Sheriff Mickey has been at the animal shelter Joe Arpaio’s MASH jail (Maricopa County since April 29, 2014, being cared for by Sheriff’s Animal Safe House) on May 27. the female inmates, his only human Originally facing euthanasia contact. According to a in 2014 for mauling Kevin statement released by the Vincente, who was 4 years sheriff’s office, Arpaio said old at the time, Mickey was Mickey has been a model eventually sentenced to life inmate showing no signs of in jail without possibility of aggression. parole or probation. Security was high for the The attack on the boy release and Mickey was occurred in February 2014 taken to an undisclosed when Kevin tried to take a location in an unmarked bone away from the pit bull inmate transport van. In the in a Gilbert neighbor’s yard. statement issued by the Since the incident, Kevin has Mickey was released to an sheriff’s office, Schill said, undisclosed location due undergone several surgeries to death threats against “Mickey’s attack on that to repair the damage caused the dog after he attacked little boy was enough to by the bite to his face. Kevin Vincente. Submitted attract a number of death More than 75,000 people photo threats against the dog. We posted on social media on don’t want any more harm behalf of Mickey, and over 50,000 animal to come from the situation, that includes lovers signed a petition asking for his harm to Mickey or the people who have life to be spared. John Schill, a Phoenix agreed to quietly take him, hence the attorney, came forward to defend need for secured transport.” Mickey’s case, successfully resulting in BY TRACY HOUSE

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once symptoms are already present—a chronic cough, chest pain or coughing up blood. By that time, the cancer has often spread and is very hard to treat,” said Kuo, who is also director of the Norton Institute’s lung cancer screening program which originally launched at St. Joseph’s nearly four years ago and expanded into the West Valley last year. Kuo said the Norton Institute has been looking forward to offering this program, which first expanded into the West Valley last year, in the East Valley. “By making this a Valleywide program and with the tests now being covered by insurance, we can really start to change the statistics. We know the disease is deadly, but we also know it can be cured if it’s caught early enough. Studies have shown these scans can reduce lung cancer deaths by 20 percent and can save up to 70,000 lives per year.” The program includes a one-on-one consultation with a physician to review results, which are communicated to patients and their primary care doctors. For more information about Dignity Health’s lung cancer screening program, call (855) 586-4727.

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Families throughout the Valley enjoy the interactive party spot BounceU, but it has special meaning to Gilbert owners Brenna and Garrick Chaddock. The couple met and fell in love at the play place, thanks to former owners Brent and Carron Schmick. Brenna was one of the first staff members when BounceU opened in 2003. “I was part of the original staff and worked here for two years or so,” Brenna explained. “Then I left to be a full-time student at ASU.” Even so, when the Schmicks began franchising, they asked Brenna to fly to new locations and train new employees. After doing that for a year, the Schmicks, who still owned the Gilbert BounceU, offered Brenna a training position at the corporate office in Mesa. In the meantime, Garrick was employed in IT. “I was hired on to do the IT work for all the franchisees that existed at that time and she was working as a trainer,” Garrick said. “We just met in the day-to-day working with each other and maybe it was meant to be.” In 2011, the Schmicks approached the

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Female pilot wins prestigious award “I came west in 2001 and never looked Humbled. That’s the word Chris Giza used back,” Giza said. “I’m humbled to receive to describe her feelings after receiving the this award. I’ve spent the last 40 years prestigious Carolyn Helman Lichtenberg focusing on my career and am proud of my Crest Award bestowed by the Pi Beta Phi contribution to my country, the U.S. Navy Fraternity for Women. and the trail I helped blaze for the women in The 24-year naval career woman was aviation who will come after me.” honored with the award as an alumnae who As a woman breaking into a malehas exhibited excellence and outstanding dominated career, Giza said she liked to leadership in her career or volunteer service look somewhere women hadn’t been to their community. before. “Pi Beta Phi has had a big impact in my “I don’t think I worried about the fact life, as I feel had it not been that there weren’t any other for the ‘sisters’ at Kansas State, women there,” she said. “My I might have quit college mother always said, ‘The after my freshman year, and only restrictions you have who knows where I might on yourself are the ones have gone from there,” Giza you put on yourself.’ I didn’t said. “Almost all freshmen worry about the fact that struggle in their first year of they didn’t have women, college, and I did mightily in or didn’t want women, or my transition from a small they had rules that said they boarding school in Europe to weren’t going to have any a large public university in the Chris Giza is the recipient women.” Midwest. I truly contribute my of the Carolyn Helman Throughout her service, Lichtenberg Crest Award sticking to it to my sorority Giza received numerous in honor of her personal sisters.” awards including the achievements. Submitted Giza joined the Navy in Meritorious Service Medal, photo 1972, becoming the seventh the Navy Commendation Navy female pilot in history. Her father and Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal and uncle attended West Point, and after college the Meritorious Unit Citation. She earned she joined the Navy, receiving her wings in a masters degree in strategic studies from 1976. the Naval War College, completed a tour “The Navy wings we wear are gold,” Giza as commanding officer of the staff of the said. “Winging is a big deal. That’s a time that headquarters of the Naval Reserve, and was you will never forget as long as you live.” the executive officer of the Naval Air Facility In 1980, Giza left the Navy to work for at Andrews Air Force Base on her last tour. US Airways and Air Florida, becoming the Giza’s days with Pi Beta Phi were an airline’s first female pilot. Having stayed in important time. “I probably wouldn’t have the Naval Reserve, she returned to the Navy graduated if it hadn’t been for my sorority,” to finish out her career after four years with she said. the airlines. Giza was surprised when she found out After retiring in 1996, Giza went to work she’d been chosen for the award and has for the U.S. Marshal Service for 15 years as since learned she’s been selected for a the first female pilot, flying prisoners and special recognition award for her career. She witness protection out of Oklahoma City. will attend the ceremony in Chicago this She moved to Gilbert in 2005. June. BY TRACY HOUSE

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Library events scheduled throughout June Maricopa County Library District’s Southeast Regional and Perry branch libraries offer an array of activities throughout June. Select programs are listed below. The Perry Branch Library is located at 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert, while the Southeast Regional Library is at 775 N. Greenfield Rd. For more information, call (602) 652-3000 or visit www.mcldaz.org. For Adults Saving the American West: The Story of George Bird Brinnell 1 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Perry Branch Attendees will travel back to the 19th century as they listen to George Bird Grinnell’s words taken from his field journals, memoirs, personal correspondence and newspaper editorials. Dozens of 19th century photographs will also depict his expeditions and discoveries. Arizona Rose Care 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6, at Southeast Regional Master gardeners will be available for questions in the Assembly Room and four speakers will address various topics on roses.

Explore the Night Sky 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, June 15, at Southeast Regional Participants will learn about the universe through an educational session and observatory viewing time presented by the East Valley Astronomy Club. Note: The group will meet the third Monday of each month through August with new topics and viewing every month. For Children Keeping it Clean: grades 3 and 4 11 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. Monday, June 29, at Perry Branch Participants will investigate water pollution through an interactive demonstration of an Enviroscape model. Attendees will be able to answer how water becomes polluted and how they can help prevent storm water pollution. For Teens Silk Screen T-shirt printing workshop 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at Perry Branch Each teen will design and prepare their own artwork and print it on a T-shirt using the silkscreen printing art form.

Raising Backyard Chickens with Rachel Bess 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at Southeast Regional Learn how to successfully keep urban chickens in the desert. Note: Limited to 70 people. Superfoods for a Super Hero’s Life 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, at Perry Branch Attendees will discover several foods that are considered super, what health benefits they offer and how to fit them into their diet. Note: No children allowed in this program. For All Ages 2015 Summer Reading Program 10 a.m. Monday, June 1, at Perry Branch The theme for this year’s Summer Reading Program is super heroes. Read, attend programs, win food coupons and receive a free book when completing the program.

Guitar Hero Tournament 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 12, at Southeast Regional Join Greg and Shawn in the Assembly Room for a round-robin tournament to crown the library’s own guitar hero. Note: Limited space, registration required. For Tweens Super hero costume workshop series 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, June 10, June 17 and June 24, at Southeast Regional The first session, tweens will create their persona and make it official with an ID and holder. The second session, attendees will create their own mask, headpiece or headband. The third session participants will make arm cuffs, chest symbols, medals or any other items needed to enhance superpowers. The final session, tweens will create a masterpiece cape to finalize their costume.

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Marilyn June Janson, M.S., Ed., owner of Residents pay $28, while nonresidents Janson Literary Services Inc. has scheduled are charged $38. Additional $10 fee paid a series of local publishing to instructor. To register, and creative writing classes. call (480) 782-2720 or For more information, visit visit https://activenet011. www.janwrite.com. active.com/chandleraz. The events include: “Autobiographical Novel “Author, Publishing and Writing Workshop: Creative Marketing Workshop: Nonfiction, Inspirational, Cover, Query Letters, Semiautobiographical,” Submission Guides, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Traditional, PODs, eBooks, Saturdays July 11 through Publicity and Promotions,” Aug. 1, at the Southeast from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Regional Library, 775 N. Wednesdays July 8 through Greenfield Rd., Gilbert. July 29, at the Chandler The fee is $60 with an Community Center, 125 additional $10 paid to E. Commonwealth Ave., instructor. To register, call Chandler. Residents pay (480) 503-6200 or visit Marilyn June Janson. $28, while nonresidents www.gilbertrecreation. Submitted photo are charged $38. There’s com. an additional $10 paid to instructor. To Creative Writing Workshop: Ten-Minute register, call (480) 782-2727 or visit https:// Screen and Stage Plays, TV Commercials, activenet011.active.com/chandleraz. Memoirs and Historical Writing,” from 12:30 “Family History and Memoir Writing: p.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Southeast Regional Short Stories, Culture, Historical, Memoirs,” Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd, Gilbert. The from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays fee is $60, with an additional $10 paid to July 13 through Aug. 3, at the Chandler instructor. To register, call (480) 503-6200 or Senior Center, 202 E. Boston St., Chandler. visit www.gilbertrecreation.com.

Readers have a fascination with stories that cause characters to face the most utterly impossible situations. Dr. Steven I. Dahl recently released the book “Rattlesnake” that will take readers to their limits in terms of watching characters deal with challenges and responding to them in ways that protect themselves and their families. “Crafting this story was a creative challenge,” Dahl said. “I wanted ‘Rattlesnake’ to have changes in direction that would cause readers to want to turn the page again and again. Putting the characters in tough positions is the best way to do that.” As the story begins, friends Brick, David and Derek make acquaintances with some unlikely biking partners in the form of a wealthy couple. These new friends take them onto an off-road course that leads them right into the nest of a powerful rattlesnake. What they don’t know is that the new course they took will not only put someone’s life on the line because of a rattlesnake bite but will take them all into danger. Their interaction with the strange couple will eventually expose their friends and family to even more ominous hazards. Winding and twisting through the

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In just his second year competing in just in competing and advancing beyond spelling bees, Marcus Behling finished the semifinal round, but in the way he among the top nationally. conducted himself on a national stage. Marcus, who won the Arizona Spelling Marcus gave his brother, Mitchell, a Bee earlier this year, finished tied for 11th shoutout on national television during place in the National the bee. Like Marcus, Spelling Bee in late Mitchell was an Arizona May. spelling bee champ, Marcus tackled and competed in the the words apivorous National Spelling Bee (which means, of all in 2011. things, “feeding on “I just said I was bees”) and vernissage proud of him, sorry that (defined as “a private I missed his graduation showing or review of and that I looked an art exhibition”) to forward to what he advance beyond the does in the future,” semifinal round with Marcus said. 20 other competitors. Cameras pointed at Marcus Behling walks with his mother, Because only 10 were Sheryl when Marcus Sheryl Behling, after he advanced to compete in the mentioned Mitchell in the semifinal competition of the National Spelling Bee. championship round, and she wondered if Submitted photo composite scores of her son was watching. two writing tests were “He told me he was tallied and Marcus did not advance, but going to say something,” Sheryl said, finished in a tie with 11 others for 11th but she didn’t know what Marcus would place. say to Mitchell, who was the 2015 class Marcus made his family proud not valedictorian at Chandler High School.

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“It was a nice surprise,” Mitchell said of his brother, and added: “I’m proud of him. He did well.” Marcus said he worked over the last several weeks mastering vocabulary and spelling from two lists, one of 1,100 words, and a second one added for the nationals of 600 words. The words were literally “all over the map,” Marcus said, with origins ranging from German, French, Italian, Greek and English. Understanding roots of Marcus Behling concentrates on spelling one of his words in the words assists in spelling National Spelling Bee. Submitted photo competitions, especially with the Greek and Latin Marcus enjoyed the competition. origins of words. “You can break it down “It was a good experience and it was to get the meaning of it,” Marcus said. exciting and cool,” Marcus said. “It’s Sheryl, who describes herself as a changed since my brother has been there, “stay-at-home mom” to her four children so I didn’t know what to expect. It had and her husband, also is a spelling coach the new format on the test and I didn’t at Hexco, which develops testing for know what it would be like.” spelling bee competitions. Marcus also enjoyed his moment Marcus will be entering high school onstage and on national television, as the next year at Perry High School in Gilbert. spelling bee was broadcast on ESPN. The family is moving from Chandler to “It was really cool to be on ESPN,” Gilbert, but will remain in the Chandler Marcus said. “Not many people get to do Unified School District. that in their life.”

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Kids from around the Valley enjoyed splashing in the cool—literally and figuratively—splash pad in downtown Gilbert on a recent weekend. Toward the end of May, temperatures were reaching as high as 105. GSN photos by Kimberly Carrillo

The Gilbert Water Tower overlooks the splash pad.

Averi Mitchell wears her whale hat to keep the sun out of her face.

Carston Gifford sprays water at Vito Borgognone.

Carston Gifford’s favorite part of the experience was trying to stop the jets from shooting water.

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Vito Borgognone tried to catch the water.

Public splash pads are a great way to meet fellow residents and escape the heat of summer.

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Beauty Breakthrough

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High Tide oceans above other seafood restaurants also stressed that the fish is flown in daily. There is a reason why High Tide Seafood The menu, which updates seasonally, was Bar and Grill is consistently on the top 10 filled with so many delicacies that it was lists for Gilbert difficult to choose, restaurants. but we settled on From the upscale the crab cake ($13) interior to the the lobster mac and excellent service cheese ($16) and the to the live music Baja white sea bass and delicious ($29). food, this is a Our beautiful crab must-visit dining cake with lemon establishment. aioli, deep fried Owned by avocado and micro Kim and Chris greens tasted as Glass, High Tide good as it looked. Seafood Bar and I have never eaten Grill is impressive, fried avocado and it too, with the was superb. As we quick greeting enjoyed our food, we and seating as observed the plates well as the lovely The restaurants décor takes you right to the beach. as they were skillfully surroundings. delivered from the My husband kitchen and each and I were excited to try the seafood presentation was a work of art, kudos to the because we were leaving on a cruise in a creative chef. couple of weeks. Thus, we could compare The lobster mac and cheese was delightful seafood in Gilbert to similar food on the with large fusili, delectable cream sauce with Serenade of the Seas. Muenster, jack and sharp cheddar cheese We arrived at High Tide, located on the and tender morsels of lobster topped with southwest corner of Val Vista Drive and crunchy, buttery bread crumbs. An optional Williams Field Road, early on a Thursday side of house-made hot sauce adds a little evening. It was easy to feel the serenity of heat and spice. The tender sea bass was so the beach, with the restaurant’s rich wood flaky; we enjoyed each yummy bite. The floors, dark wood tables and chairs, roomy creamy risotto and grilled asparagus with booths, two walls of glass, shades of blue citrus beurre blanc sauce were perfect with and turquoise and coastal art and accents. the mild fish. Adding to the ambiance was the large As a dining reporter, I am often asked by seashell-shaped bar and the guitarist. my friends for restaurant suggestions and Elise brought our menus and described I am so pleased that I can give two thumbs all the tasty choices. She really should up to High Tide Seafood Bar and Grill and be teaching workshops on how to be an encourage fellow foodies to enjoy this excellent server because she was one of wonderful taste of the sea in Gilbert. the best we have encountered, with her High Tide Seafood Bar and Grill extensive knowledge of the menu and 2540 S. Val Vista Dr. cheerful, helpful attitude. She said some of Gilbert 85295 the dishes are cooked in the high-pressure (480) 821-9950 steam pots, which infuse extra flavor. She www.hightideseafoodbar.com STORY AND PHOTOS BY KATHY KERBY

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Gilbert Chamber hosts series of events through June and July Throughout the year the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce offers a variety of luncheons and meetings for its members and the community. Events are held throughout the town. The chamber office is at 119 N. Gilbert Rd., Suite 101. For more information about events or to register, call (480) 892-0056 or visit www.gilbertaz.com. Chamber Chat—Morning Presented by Plumbing Medic 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, at Seville Golf and Country Club, 6683 S. Clubhouse Dr., Gilbert. This breakfast is an informal way to share conversation and meet with other professionals. No admission is charged. Individuals are responsible for the cost of their own meal. Breakfast buffet is $10 and includes beverage and tax. Additional gratuity requested. Reservations required. Small Business Workshop—Live, Work, Life Balance Presented by Digital Intelligence Agency 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 12, at Cooper Crossing Executive Suites. Business Academy connects ideas with

a plan for action. Each workshop will focus on a topic or opportunity that will challenge participants’ thinking, help them to evaluate their goals, set their priorities and take their business to the next level. Chamber member admission is $15; general admission is $40. Business Awards Luncheon Presented by American Furniture Warehouse 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at Doubletree by Hilton Phoenix-Gilbert, San Tan Elegante Resort & Conference Center, 1800 S. SanTan Village Pkwy., Gilbert. Join the chamber in honoring outstanding businesses and individuals nominated in the following categories: Business of the Year (Large), Business of the Year (Mid-sized), Business of the Year (Small), Employer of Choice, Family Business of the Year, and Volunteer of the Year. Member admission is $35; general admission is $50. Reserved table for eight is $280. Sponsored table for eight is $350 Digital Marketing: Putting It Together With Sales/Marketing Automation 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at

www.GilbertSunNews.com Cooper Crossing Executive Suites. Join the chamber for this digital marketing workshop as it focuses on pulling it all together with sales and marketing automation. Member admission is $20; general admission is $50. Business Academy student admission is $12 with code. Mastermind Workshop—The Exit Strategy. Create Your Succession and/or Contingency Plan Presented by Cooper Crossing Executive Suites 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 26, at Cooper Crossing Executive Suites. The unexpected happens, as does retirement; what does it mean for businesses? Member admission is $15; general admission is $40. BA student: Free with PROMO code. Congressional Good Government Luncheon 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at Val Vista Lakes Clubhouse, 1600 E. Lakeside Dr. An event of SRP’s Good Government series, this luncheon will bring together the business community with Rep. Matt Salmon for a discussion on the latest issues affecting business in Washington, D.C. Member admission is $20; general admission is $35.

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Encircled by a serene, country setting with many homes capturing views of the San Tan Mountains, Dorada Estates is just minutes from the conveniences of SanTan Village in Gilbert and major employment centers. Parents and children will enjoy a central park with playground, a ramada, walking paths, and a half basketball court providing an inviting place for kids to play, to enjoy outdoor family time and engage in year-round fitness. Students will enroll in the Chandler Unified School District and benefit from its commitment to academic excellence. Dorada Estates’ sales office is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays, at East Ocotillo and South Recker roads. For sales information, call (480) 314-6777 or visit www.tollbrothers.com.

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Gilbert chamber announces annual business award finalists The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce announced the names of the business and individuals nominated by their peers for recognition at the ninth annual Business Awards. The recipients in each of the six categories to be announced at a luncheon event in June. The 2015 annual Business Award nominees are as follows: Large Business of the Year: APS and Orbital ATK Mid-Sized Business of the Year: Flancer’s Café and Higher Grounds Roastery & Café Small Business of the Year: Digital Intelligence Agency, Employee Benefit Exchange Corp. and Strong Tower Insurance Employer of Choice: APS and John’s Refrigeration Family Business of the Year: JB Water Distillers and VIP Airsoft Arena Volunteer of the Year: Jasmine Holmes, The Digital Intelligence Agency; Elaine Kessler, Elaine Kessler Photography;

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Ryan Morton, Ground Zero Restoration; and Eric Reber, Speedpro Imaging The Annual Business Awards Luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix-Gilbert & San Tan Elegante Conference Center in Gilbert. General admission is $50; chamber member admission is $35. Add $10 per person when registering after 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 10. For more information or to register for attendance, visit www.gilbertaz.com. The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit, membership-based organization with more than 650 members ranging from home-based businesses to large corporations and representing more than 52,000 employees. The chamber proactively serves as a business advocate to strengthen the business climate in Gilbert. To learn more about or join the chamber, call (480) 892-0056 or visit www.gilbertaz.com.

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Collins Comfort Masters: Keeping customers comfortable for 30 years BY ALISON STANTON

Since Collins Comfort Masters opened for business in 1985, the family-owned, full-service HVAC company has strived to live up to its name by keeping its customers as comfortable as possible. From air conditioners that conk out in July to heaters that need repair on a cold winter’s day, Collins Comfort Masters is ready, willing and able to help, according to Mark Mariano, director of marketing and advertising. “We are heating, air conditioning and plumbing contractors, and we can handle anything and everything related to those fields,” Mariano said. “We try to keep the home as comfortable at possible for our customers and like our name says, we are the masters of comfort.”

Unlike some other HVAC companies that may install a unit and then close their doors, Mariano said his customers can rest assured that Collins Comfort Masters will be around for years to come. “We install systems, and then we’ll be around to maintain and service it,” Mariano said. “We’re not just selling a box or a service; we are selling peace of mind.” One thing that helps to make Collins Comfort Masters stand out from the competition, Mariano said, is that the company has been hired as contractors for some local big-box stores. “They are very strict and stringent about who they will allow to go into their customers’ homes, and the companies that they hire need to show that they are competent,” he said.

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of the week,” he said. Another popular feature of Collins Comfort Masters, Mariano said, is its referral program, which rewards people who help bring in new customers. “We will literally write our customers a check,” he said. Mariano, who has worked with the company for 10 years, said he especially enjoys the family environment at Collins Comfort Masters. “We have a lot of fun. We know how to play, but we definitely know how to work, too,” he said. “I’ve had a lot of opportunity to grow and advance within the company, I love the way I’m never bored, and I never say ‘I don’t want to go to work.’” Collins Comfort Masters is located at 1455 W. Scott Ave., in Gilbert. For more information, call (480) 890-2665 or visit www.collinscomfort.com.

Premier Kitchen and Bath handles everything from floor to ceiling BY ALISON STANTON

In the 20 years that Premier Kitchen and Bath has been in business, the owners and designers have seen many trends come and go. One thing that has remained consistent for the past two decades, said Kitchen and Bath Designer Kym Davis, is the company’s dedication to its customers. “We handle every aspect of kitchen and bathroom projects and do everything from floor to ceiling,” Davis said. This includes installing cabinets, countertops and tile back splashes, painting, drywall, remodeling showers and more. “One hundred percent of our work is residential, and our business is almost 100 percent remodeling,” Davis said. Although the team’s focus is on kitchens and baths, Davis said it can also work on other interior remodeling projects like flooring and fireplaces. One of the things that helps to set Premier Kitchen and Bath apart, Davis said, is the company handles a majority of its work, instead of offering it to subcontractors. “We order the products, we procure the products and we install the products,” Davis said. From plumbers and electricians to kitchen counter installers and tile experts, Davis said customers do not have to worry about unfamiliar and possibly inexperienced people coming into their homes. “Doing the work ourselves allows us to control who’s in the home, when they are in the home and ensure the quality of the work,” Davis said.

While most of their projects take place in the Valley, Davis said they occasionally travel outside of the area to towns like Heber, Show Low and Prescott—usually to work with previous customers who have moved. When customers arrive at the Mesa showroom, Davis said he or another one of the designers will ask about their home, lifestyle and budget. After creating a plan that is tailor made for the clients and their needs, Davis said they get busy ordering the needed products. “Most everything with our customers happens in our showroom, and we walk them through the initials stages of the project,” he said. Davis said that tile that looks like wood is popular with customers right now, as are quartz countertops. “Porcelain tiles have also overtaken natural stones in popularity; they look as real as natural stone but without the maintenance,” he said. Thanks to LED lights, lighting options have expanded. Davis, who has worked in the industry for 34 years, said the ever-changing trends are one of the main things he enjoys about his work. “The best part is that it’s always different. Also, since every homeowner has different priorities, it’s fun to meet and work with them.” Premier Kitchen and Bath is located at 4856 E. Baseline Rd., Suite 108 in Mesa. For more information, call (480) 969-4700 or visit www.premierkitchenandbath.com.

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Realtor gives back to ‘heroes’ Larry Phelps is a Realtor with Realty One Group in Gilbert, and is now one of the Maricopa County-area affiliates for Homes for Heroes. Phelps said he is excited to bring this program to local heroes, including military (active and retired), police officers, firefighters, health care workers and educators. “Homes for Heroes is a small way for me to give back to my community and more specifically the heroes who work for me and my family each and every day,” Phelps said. “I am dedicated to helping our heroes receive the maximum benefit available to them when buying or selling a home.” As part of the program, Phelps donates 25 percent of his commission to the hero home buyer or seller. “It’s all about them. I want to make it as easy as possible,” Phelps said. “It’s my way of saying ‘thank you.’ We’re talking about thousands of dollars going back to every

hero. Nationally, the Homes for Heroes Program has given back over $9 million since 2009 to our nation’s military, police, firefighters, educators and health care workers.” Homes for Heroes, is celebrating its 13th year of bringing savings to everyday heroes. Inspired by the tragic events of 9/11 and the hometown heroes who serve and protect their communities and their country, a partnership of Realtors, mortgage lenders, title companies, and other affiliated service providers created Homes for Heroes. The sole purpose of this collaboration of real estate professionals is to offer heroes savings when buying or selling a home. The program has more than 1,500 affiliates in 48 states. For more information about the national program, visit www.homesforheroes.com. Phelps can be contacted at powerhouse.phelps@ gmail.com.

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Competition teaches Arete Prep students team building BY MEGHAN MCCOY

Students from Arete Preparatory Academy did not advance in the U.S. Department of Energy Office Regional Science Bowl, but they did walk away with a great team-building experience. “It’s a great chance for kids to get involved and meet friends and work as a team together,” said Rebekah Kienenberger, Arete Preparatory Academy lead science teacher and grant writer. “It’s something that our students really enjoy.” Three Arete Prep teams—one middle and two high school— competed in this year’s Regional Science Bowl. “This year we were just in the first round of competition,” said Kienenberger, who has coached the team for four years. “Last year they did well and happened to move onto the second round.” The regional competition includes science and math trivia with short answer and multiple-choice questions. She said the students have 5 minutes to buzz in and answer the questions. If they

are correct, they are then asked a bonus question for which the students have 20 seconds to collaborate as a team to answer. Kienenberger said it was inspiring to watch the 12 high school students work together to answer a geometry question. The kids learned to communicate with one another and solve questions. The questions touch upon physical, life and earth sciences, astronomy, energy, chemistry and math. “A lot of times, when we go to the competition, people take it really seriously,” Kienenberger said. “Unfortunately sometimes they are kind of poor sports. It’s all about fun and enjoying it and being a good team together. For our students, it is a chance for them to do something fun related to science outside of the classroom.” Kienenberger said each year the teams gain more students. They are recruited at the beginning of the school year via fliers, announcements and conversations in classes.

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STUDENT CHRONICLES Is the student in your family doing something special? Share it with us. Send the news to christina@gilbertsunnews.com. Forest Schulke presented a project titled “Investigation of Stroke Volume Response to Incremental Exercise in Cyclists of Varying Fitness Levels” during The Fort Lewis College School of Arts and Sciences’ annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Symposium in April. Student participants were selected by their departments to represent the best undergraduate research and performances done at Fort Lewis College this year. The presentations can be seen on the Fort Lewis College You Tube channel via the archived live streams of the Morning & Afternoon sessions. The college is located in Durango, Colorado. Nolan Skowronek was among 200 students recognized at University of Jamestown’s 109th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9, at the Jamestown Civic Center.

Of the nearly 9,600 graduates who walked across the stage during San Diego State University’s commencement ceremonies recently, only a select group earned recognition as honors graduates including Erika Vignoli, an alum of Gilbert High School. She earned a degree in political science and graduated Summa Cum Laude. Debora Pereira graduated from the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions with a Doctor of Pharmacy during Creighton University’s commencement ceremonies on May 16 at CenturyLink Omaha. More than 1,700 degrees were conferred during the morning and afternoon ceremonies. Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas, has named Sarah Nohemi Kreiser to its president’s list for the spring 2015 term. Schreiner University is an independent coeducational liberal arts university related by choice and covenant to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

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Kateri Poarch participated in commencement exercises on May 16 at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. Poarch earned a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education. The ceremony featured Dayton Moore, vice president of baseball operations and general manager of the American League Champion Kansas City Royals, as the commencement speaker. The honor roll lists for Graceland University’s 2015 spring term have been announced, and Austin Harper has been named to the dean’s list. Meanwhile Braden Austin was named to the president’s list. Graceland University is located in Lamoni, Iowa. Allyson Dell’Amico was named to Fort Lewis College’s dean’s list for the Spring 2015 semester. Dell’Amico’s major is mathematics. Fort Lewis College is in Durango, Colorado. Kristin Jarzab was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Jarzab is pursuing a degree in psychology at ASU.

Williams Field students, chamber team up for Orbital video The Gilbert Chamber teamed up with Williams Field High School for a studentproduced video to provide an inside look at Orbital ATK as part of the chamber’s Partners in Progress initiative. Partners in Progress is a program of the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce designed to facilitate a healthy business environment for the growth, expansion and retention of businesses. As such, the program works to bring together business and education by identifying opportunities for students to gain experience within the workforce and educators to access the resources needed to support workforce readiness within their classrooms. In August 2014, video broadcasting faculty member Jason Karcher and a team SEE ORBITAL PAGE 34

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Gilbert will soon be getting a new tourism mobile app, thanks to high school students participating in the third annual SPARK App League. The competition is hosted by the Town of Gilbert in partnership with ASU’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering and is sponsored by Google. The competition kicked off in January, as teams of high school students from across the state were given 11 weeks to submit a mobile application using real data and design elements related to Gilbert tourism. More than 250 students participated. Fifteen final submissions were judged on various elements including code and design. Google software engineer and SPARK App League judge Jessie Chavez said the competition is one of a kind. “I think this competition is awesome compared to others because we’re actually bringing such a wide array of students from many different schools and have a strong mentorship team from the university partner,” Chavez said. “It’s really nice that Gilbert has brought everybody together.”

The overall winner was a team from Foothills Academy College Prep. Team members Brendan Saliba, Devynn O’Donnell and Ryan Kundrata participated in the competition as part of their school’s tech club. “I was not expecting to meet someone from Google so it really inspired me to do more competitions like this, and hopefully work for Apple or Google or somewhere in Silicon Valley,” Ryan said. As the competition continues to grow, teachers are incorporating it into their curriculums and afterschool clubs. Larry Balog, tech club sponsor at Foothills Academy, said they will definitely participate again next year. “I just can’t thank them enough because the students get the exposure and it’s a great experience,” he said. To learn more about SPARK App League, view contest entries and see how to get involved, visit www.sparkappleague.com. Follow the organization on Twitter, @ SPARKAppLeague, and Instagram, sparkappleague.

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of three students at Williams Field High School volunteered to produce a video to highlight a specific field of work and to investigate the skills and training required to work within that industry. “We were excited when the students selected Orbital ATK,” said Kathy Tilque, president and CEO of the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce. “This video provides an opportunity for the future workforce to hear straight from the source the types of credentials and soft skills that lend themselves to working at Orbital ATK; a company that employs more than 250 people in Gilbert and 12,000 jobs globally.” Williams Field High School’s video production students Nick Bugeja, Jamie Barentine and Aidan Adair, submitted the video featuring Rick Kettner, senior director of engineering at Orbital ATK. “Orbital ATK is a strong advocate for and a sponsor of the Partners in Progress initiative,” Tilque said. “Our town is fortunate to have such a corporate beacon in our community.”

For an inside look at Orbital ATK, visit the chamber’s video library at www.youtube.com/GilbertChamber or by direct link at https://youtu.be/ sTSOUUVTxzk. Introduced in 2011, Partners in Progress is a program of the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce designed to facilitate a healthy business environment for the growth, expansion and retention of businesses. The program was conceptualized under the leadership of strategic foundational partners including Arizona State University, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, and the Town of Gilbert. The Gilbert Chamber is a nonprofit, membership-based organization with more than 650 members ranging from home-based businesses to large corporations and representing more than 52,000 employees. The chamber works to lead the business community by providing programs and services and by partnering in relationships that strengthen the business climate in Gilbert.

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Mesquite students qualify for debate tourney BY ALISON STANTON

William Hietter at the podium giving his valedictorian speech to the Seton High School Class of 2015. Photo by Greg Herriman

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William Hietter thought it was pretty exciting to be the Seton High School Class of 2015 valedictorian. The 17-yearold Gilbert resident attended Seton all four years of high school, coming from Dobson Academy. Hietter was chosen as valedictorian after applying and submitting an essay. He explained the essay was about why he wanted to give the speech, why he deserved it and how he exemplified the character of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. “I thought it would be fun to be able to give a speech on graduation night, and then I had a lot of fun writing it,” Hietter said. “My classmates were telling me to do it, so that was always good to hear.” In his speech to his 118 classmates, Hietter said the focus was, “Don’t worry so much about these accomplishments; worry more about building relationships with teachers and fellow students. I feel like those go farther than awards go.” In addition to being chosen as valedictorian, Hietter graduated with a 4.0 GPA, unweighted, and played golf, basketball and baseball for all four years at Seton. “It was a lot of fun because I got to participate in a lot of sports because it was a smaller school,” he said. “It was definitely one of the benefits.” Balancing sports and academics was difficult, Hietter said. “Especially during

basketball season. I would get home from practice around 9 o’clock, eat dinner and do homework. But, I’d rather be doing that than sitting at home.” After working four hard years in high school, Hietter is planning to work parttime this summer and will be heading to Spokane, Washington, to attend Gonzaga University to study civil engineering. He said his interest stems from “My grandpa who was a civil engineer, and I get to be outside a lot.” Hietter said he received three scholarships and a grant from Gonzaga. “One of them was the Trustees Scholarship, based on test scores and grades. The second was the Gonzaga Entrepreneurial Scholarship, which I had to write an essay for, and the third one was the Joseph M. Cataldo SJ Scholarship, and I had to write another essay for that one.” All the essay writing paid off for Hietter. “It took about three hours to write the essay, but the scholarship was worth it. It was a good outwardly wage. A good use of my time.” He was also the recipient of the New American University Scholar President’s Award from Arizona State University and the AP U.S. Government and Politics Award of Excellence, according to information provided from Seton. The graduate is excited about going away to college in August, but said, “I’m a little bit scared. It’s going to be cold.”

In June, three recent graduates from Mesquite High School in Gilbert will travel to Dallas, Texas, to compete at the National Speech and Debate Association National Tournament. Benjamin Silva and Lazarus Tate qualified for nationals during the recent Arizona District National Speech and Debate Qualifier at Thunderbird High School. Cynthia Tran was named to the national team later. Two students from Desert Ridge High School in Mesa also qualified for nationals: Amani Shirif and Devin Dye. In all, 45 students from 15 different schools qualified to compete at the national tournament, which will be held June 14 to June 19. More than 225 students from 24 schools competed in the qualifier. The Arizona District also honored several community members at the qualifier for their dedication to speech and debate activities. Dana Humbert, a Mesquite High School speech and debate team parent, won District Volunteer of the Year. Benjamin qualified for the national speech and debate tournament in United States Extemporaneous Speaking.

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it’s the whole story,” he said. He performs a story about Ray Charles that talks about his childhood, how the musician became blind, and how he adapted to his visual impairment. Lazarus, who went to nationals last year, said learning that he would get to attend again was a “moment of validation that all of my hard work paid off.” “I worked hard all year to go to nationals, and so this is a second chance for me to go even further,” he said. Cynthia is looking forward to competing at nationals in World Schools Debate. During her four years on the speech and debate team, Cynthia has also competed in many other events, including Dramatic Interpretation, Lincoln Douglass debate and Impromptu. Cynthia said World Schools Debate is a mixture of Lincoln Douglass and Public Forum debates as well as Extemporaneous Speaking. Each team of composed of five students and unlike other forms of debate, competitors are not allowed to use laptops or pre-written constructive cases. “I think it is really neat, and it really helps me develop these skills to be able to thoroughly prepare for potentially ambiguous debates as well as to be able to impromptu arguments without having to read right off of a piece of paper,” Cynthia said.

Like Benjamin and Lazarus, Cynthia is also looking forward to traveling to Texas in June. “A lot of people would be opposed to having to do so much work after graduating, but it’s my last chance to be able to participate in high school debate, and there is really nothing like high school debate.” Humbert said it was quite a surprise to learn that she was named District Volunteer of the Year. She has been the “team mom” for the last three years, performing a variety of duties like securing donations from local businesses, judging at tournaments, and making sure that the tournaments held at Mesquite High School run smoothly. Humbert originally volunteered to help the team as a way to spend more time with her daughter TaylorRae, a senior who has been on the team all four years. “I was not expecting the award at all, and what I have done has been such a joy and pleasure and a real labor of love,” Humbert said. Cassie Alber, the speech and debate coach and an English teacher at Mesquite High School, said Benjamin, Lazarus and Cynthia are all devoted speech and debate students who spend a lot of time in class and at home working on mastering their crafts.

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(480) 892-9166 www.gilbertumc.org Services: 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. (traditional services) and 11 a.m. (contemporary service) Sundays There are two traditional services—8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.—with the Chancel choir and traditional worship. The 11 a.m. service has a contemporary feel, with music from the Praise Band. The 9:30 a.m. service generally has the largest attendance

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints 3301 S. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert 85297 (480) 822-5000 www.lds.org/church/temples/gilbertarizona?lang=eng For more information about the temple, visit the website above.

Mission Community Church 4450 E. Elliot Rd., Gilbert 85234 (480) 545-4024 www.mission68.org Services: 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturdays; and 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. Sundays The Bible is God’s word to all people. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth and without error in the original manuscripts.

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(480) 279-6737 www.smarymag.org A Roman Catholic parish that witnesses the love of Jesus Christ through evangelization, Catechesis and celebration of the Sacraments.

Redemption Gilbert 1820 W. Elliot Rd, Gilbert 85233 (480) 632-2220 www.gilbert.redemptionaz.com Services: 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays Gospel means good news, but it is truly the most profound and glorious truth ever revealed. It is not advice, nor is it a system or philosophy to add to the congregants’ lives. It is an exclusive truth claim, a holistic worldview, the true story of the whole world, which by its very nature must redefine and recolor everything else.

San Tan Bible Church 1424 S. Promenade Lane, Gilbert 85296 Phone number not available. www.santanbible.org Services: 8:30 a.m. (Bible hour); 9:30 a.m. (Café 2:42) and 10 a.m. worship service Sundays The church believes the glory of God is the chief end of all we do.

Resurrection Episcopal Church Meets at Gilbert Community Center, 130 N. Oak St., Gilbert 85233, each month except June. (480) 719-5343 www.resurrectiongilbert.org Services: Call for information The world sends the message that we must hold right beliefs and exhibit right behaviors before we can rightly belong. To God, that idea is backward. We always belong to God, and in Christ nothing can separate us from his love and acceptance. Growth in Godly ways of being and doing is cultivated when we acknowledge that we are already known and loved by God. All people are welcome at the church, and congregation officials don’t just say it, they live it. St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church 2654 E. Williams Field Rd., Gilbert 85295

Sun Valley Community Church 456 E. Ray Rd., Gilbert 85296 (480) 632-8920, www.sunvalleycc.com Services: 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturdays; and 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. Sundays The atmosphere is casual and friendly at Sun Valley Community Church. It places high value on authentic Christian living and placing Christ at the center of all our teachings. The church also offers worship music that is current and uplifting, along with focused weekend sermons that break down the Bible in a way that makes it easy to connect the word of God with today’s busy life. Two Rivers Church 645 N. Gilbert Rd., Suite 180, Gilbert 85234 (480) 892-2435, www.2riverschurch.org Services: 6 p.m. Saturdays; and 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Spanish) Sundays Two Rivers Church exists to help lead congregants into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ by encouraging and equipping them to love God intimately and serve others. It has a casual environment with a serious faith.

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The iconic tale of a tornado, friendship and a dog named Toto will take audiences on a trip to “Oz” through July 3 at the Hale Centre Theatre. “It’s a classic story,” said Jesse Jo Pauley, who plays Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz.” “It’s a beloved story that has been watched for years and years. This show is amazing because we take something that people know well and we also put our own spin on it. It is something a lot of people can relate to—no problem can be solved without friends and family.” A junior at Mountain View High School, Jesse Jo said she wanted to audition for Dorothy because she grew up watching “The Wizard of Oz.” She said she wanted inject spunk into Dorothy, who is generally depicted as very sweet and small. Jesse Jo sees Dorothy as a young girl who longed to find a place where she belongs. As the movie goes, the teen from Kansas discovers friendship and her love of home after an adventure with Toto and three newfound acquaintances. “She is so protective of the ones she loves,” Pauley said. “She does anything to make Toto safe and her friends safe. That is what makes her so endearing and loveable.” The Hale Centre Theatre production of “The Wizard of Oz” includes the wellknown songs and dance numbers. Jesse Jo enjoys singing “Over the Rainbow” because she gets to carry Toto in her arms. Another favorite scene is when Dorothy and her friends enter Emerald City. It is then that the entire cast does a trademark dance number. Playing the role of the Cowardly Lion is Glendale resident Geoffrey Goorin, a theater veteran who, at one time, performed as Scarecrow. While he was playing Scarecrow back East, his dad

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Born Christina Claire Ciminella, Wynonna Judd is affectionate toward anyone who shares her birth name. “I was named Christina,” Judd said. “It’s a beautiful name. I was raised Italian as well, so I get it.” Wynonna changed her name in her teens to reflect the unincorporated community in Coconino County made famous in the song “Route 66.” Needless to say, she’s enamored with the Grand Canyon State. “I love Arizona,” Judd said. “I was named after Arizona. I have a love affair with my fans there big time and I go there a lot. I’m in my 38th year (of performing). I feel like I Wynonna Judd has a special love affair with Arizona. was raised in and out of Submitted photo Arizona. “I love Arizona, period.” “It was a really bizarre, weird, Judd, who returns to wonderful time,” she said about the the state to perform with her band Austin show. “It was really a return to The Big Noise at the Celebrity Theatre the well. I spent a lot of time there as a in Phoenix on Friday, June 5, is having teenager listening to bands. more fun than ever entertaining. “When mom (Naomi) and I made it, “You get to an age where you have we did ‘Austin City Limits,’ which was a wisdom and experience and you know big deal, like doing ‘David Letterman.’ what not to do and you know what To come back there at this point in my works,” she said. “You know what’s important; that life career it was a reflection of an amazing is more important than show business.” journey. This is a really interesting time.” These days she’s celebrating life for An interesting and satisfying time for different reasons. She’s not in music for Judd. financial gain, instead she’s grateful for “Musically there’s not a better feeling the opportunities her profession has in the world than going on stage with given her. your tribe and we’re all dancing to the “I thank God for what I have, but same beat,” she said. “It’s like doing a that’s not what defines me,” Judd said. group dance. “What defines me is the music and the “At a recent show, I looked up at joy that comes from it. this beautiful sky when somebody “You get to the point where you was doing a solo. I looked up and I surround yourself with the right people. You know what works for you. I stretched my arms out and said, ‘Thank you God.’ I could feel literally heaven have the best team in my entire career. on earth. I would feel the heavens You get down to the people who you coming down. It was a marvelous trust on your left hand. It’s not about feeling of the camaraderie I have with how many friends you have, it’s about this band. I’m no longer the solo artist. the ones who are loyal, that I trust. I I’m not a chick in a band, you know? It know I have people that if I fall back with my eyes closed, they’ll catch me. I feels like a team.” just know.” Wynonna and The Big Noise perform Part of her team is husband/ producer/drummer Cactus Moser, with at 8 p.m. Friday, June 5, at Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix. whom she has been working on her Tickets are $46 to $71. For more eighth studio album. The pair debuted information, call (602) 267-1600 or visit new songs during a gig at the SXSW www.celebritytheatre.com. Music Festival.

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Art ‘Tarzan’ to be featured at Hale Centre Theatre Intersection holds annual All Art Arizona exhibition BY MEGHAN MCCOY

All Art Arizona is a seven-week exhibition that features various kinds of mediums, will be held at Art Intersection. Credit: Danielle Woods, Melissa Schleuger and Lena Klett

The annual All Art Arizona, a sevenweek exhibition creating opportunities for visual artists of all experience levels, will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Saturday, July 18, at Art Intersection, 207 N. Gilbert Rd., Suite 201, Gilbert. The exhibit will showcase many forms of visual art from Arizona artist featuring different mediums of painting, drawing, fibers, mixed media, photography and sculpture.

Swing from vine to vine with the actors in “Tarzan” at the Hale Centre Theatre in July and August. The popular musical shares the story of a boy who is raised in the wild African jungle by apes. After a team of scientists arrives in the area to study, Tarzan soon learns that there are others just like him. During the performance, Tarzan—and the audience—will learn if he wants to stay with the apes or the woman with whom he has fallen in love. Bryson Holl, 10, will play young Tarzan. “My mom figured out they were doing a play. I thought it would be fun,” said the actor about his reasons to audition. Bryson said he likes Tarzan because it’s “really cool when he swings across the vines.” Curtis Lunt, a Highland High School senior, will portray the older Tarzan, making it the ninth performance he has done at Hale Centre Theatre. “It’s especially cool because it was a movie I watched so much as a little kid,” he said of performing the part. He also thought it would be fun because the first read-through of the play is the Monday after he graduates.

“I am super excited to have this opportunity to do this show,” Curtis said. “It’s been a long time since I have been able to do anything on the stage.”

Sharing the love Bryson was cast for his first role at 4 years old, thanks to his mother’s love of theater. She acted and sang in college. “I am so excited for him,” she said. “He is super excited to get the part. We are proud of him.” Bryson said of his 15 performances his favorite was “Oliver.” He said he enjoyed the role because he performed on a big stage. The whole acting experience he said is fun because “you get to meet new people.” Curtis started acting at age 8, but hasn’t performed for the last three and a half years. He became involved because his family is very musical. “I grew up really involved in music, so I decided I wanted to try to do musical theater,” Curtis said. “Primarily I was a musician before I was an actor. The music is definitely appealing to me. That is what first brought me into acting.” He will attend ASU to study music

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ON STAGE “The Wizard of Oz,” through Friday, July 3, HCT. Travel from Kansas to Oz with Dorothy and her friends. Doo Wah Riders, Saturday, June 6, HAC. For more than 30 years the Doo Wah Riders have provided a mix of country with their own unique sound. Dirty South, Sunday, June 7, MDN. Dragan Roganovic, otherwise known by his stage name Dirty South, is a world-renowned DJ, two-time Grammy-nominated producer and global festival headliner. Robert Cray Band, Thursday, June 11, MAC. Robert Cray is on tour to support his new album “In My Soul” and is celebrating 40 years since the formation of the Robert Cray Band. Steven Wilson, Thursday, June 11, MAC. Along with its quadrophonic sound, the spring tour to promote “Hand. Cannot. Erase.” will feature custom-made film projections and stop-frame footage in the grand hand-crafted tradition of the animator Oliver Postgate. “Legends, Divas & Superstars,” Thursday, June 11, CCA. The show is a family-

friendly dance performance including classical ballet, jazz, tap and Broadway show tunes. New Wave Order, Friday, June 12, HAC. The ultimate ‘80s tribute band will entertain all with its tributes to Depeche Mode, The Fixx, The Cure, Simple Minds, New Order, Blondie, Duran Duran and Billy Idol. Butch Walker, Friday, June 12, LW. Bradley Glenn Walker III, known as Butch Walker, gained his first taste of major label success in the ‘90s as a member of the group Marvelous 3, whose single “Freak of the Weak” became a modern rock hit in 1999. Hannibal Buress, Saturday, June 13, WHP. Hannibal Buress is widely known for having an irresistible comedic presence that is cerebral and swagger. Rock Lobster, Saturday, June 13, HAC. Rock Lobster covers songs from Billy Idol’s “White Wedding” to Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.” “Sesame Street Live: Let’s Dance!,” Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14, MAC. “Sesame Street Life: Let’s Dance!” offers an up-close, interactive experience that includes dance parties.

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“Arya’s Rock: A Video Game Adventure,” Thursday, June 18, through Sunday, June 28, MAC. Follow the journey of a boy who is transported into the realm of Arya’s Rock, a world where unrest is seeping through every beach, forest and island. Marshall Tucker Band, Friday, June 19, HAC. The Marshall Tucker Band will play their southern rock hits from the ‘70s.

The Walkens, Saturday, June 20, HAC. Over the years, The Walkens have performed with Gin Blossoms, Men at Work, The Posies, Little Feat, Collective Soul and The Smithereens. Quantum, Friday, June 26, HAC. Quantum plays a variety of hits from the ‘60s.

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County budget decision a difficult one BY DENNY BARNEY

You might have heard the Board of Supervisors recently passed a $2.2 billion budget for the new fiscal year. It was a unanimous vote. But it was not easy. As an DENNY BARNEY. administrative arm Submitted photo of the state, the county implements state laws and provides mandated services. As such, much of the county’s fortune is tied directly to the state’s. And Arizona’s budget was in a crisis earlier this year. Facing a $1 billion budget deficit, Gov. Ducey and state legislators fashioned a budget that required many groups, including the county, to share in the pain. In fact, the lawmakers approved a state budget that shifted some $32.2 million in state costs to Maricopa County alone. Coupled with year-over-year stateimposed transfers and cost shifts totaling over $269 million since 2008, this is a difficult challenge. And it’s getting harder. When you factor in rising criminal justice costs, increasing caseloads and public demands, then mix in sluggish revenue growth in both sales and property taxes, our county administrators and elected officials are being asked to perform minor miracles. You may have read about child dependency cases arising from parental abuse and neglect. In fact, Maricopa County Superior Court is facing dependency caseloads almost three times what they were in 2007. Additionally, Superior Court has an increasing percentage of active cases pending trial and a lower percentage of completed trials. Capital trials as well are on a steady incline. And when the courts are backed up, defendants spend more time in jail—at $85.49 a day. It would be cheaper to put them up in a hotel. Another growing cost: Health service for the inmates, specifically, pharmaceutical costs. In addition, several judgment orders at Maricopa County sheriff office have

proven costly. The Melendres judgment alone will cost an estimated $23.8 million in the 2016 budget on top of $28 million already spent. And the Durango Jail is in such disrepair, we must replace it. We have no other option. And yet, we approved a $2.2 billion total budget, barely $12.4 million over last year’s. Only seven county departments saw increases over last year, and all the significant increases were public safety related—adult probation, juvenile probation, sheriff’s office, county attorney and superior court. In contrast, 40 department budgets remained flat or reduced their overall spending. We also made technology investments, which will ultimately save on personnel costs and increase efficiency. Ten departments submitted zero-based budgets this year, an initiative I started last year as chairman, following the good results ZBB had produced in Gilbert. This is fiscally prudent and allows us to keep a pulse on incremental increases in spending. It is said that a budget, any budget, public or private, is the ultimate policy tool. The county budget, like your family budget, reflects priorities. At Maricopa County, our priorities are clear: Public safety joined with fiscal prudence driven by mandates. Also key is bringing business principles to government, improving efficiency and reducing regulation where

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If all of the people running away from their home countries stayed home and fought for their own liberty, there would be fewer deaths at sea and at border crossings. Wake up, you world. Fight for your own country. Stop running away looking for freebies in other countries. You’re buying all these fresh vegetables and good stuff to eat to keep you healthy. When you bring it home do you rinse it off good in a little vinegar water? Make sure it’s clean—no germs or pesticides. What’s wrong with America today? The crummy railroad tracks and the people out of work. It’s simply because of greed—the greedy stockholders, the greedy board of directors. They all must want more money and to pay out less salaries to fewer people. That’s what’s wrong with America today. Voters better change it fast, or we’ll all be looking for a job in China or somewhere else. Think about it. It’s greed alone that’s causing America to depreciate in value. Although he may not be aware of it, when Gov. Ducey vetoed Senate Bill 1200 he enabled the Arizona Historical Society to continue defying Arizona law. When the AHS was given control of the state mineral museum to

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Believe it or not, someone from my City Council returned my call regarding complaints about one corporation colluding with another to grab more customer income from a typically ignorant general public by selling them additional insurance or extended services, when neither are necessary. American con artists are a growing industry on their own—far beyond the usual Wall Street rip off. Do not get out-of-state insurance for anything you’re doing in Arizona today.

During the commencement address at the Coast Guard Academy, President Obama told the graduates that climate change is a serious threat to global security. This man is living on another planet. ISIS is in nine countries. They’re taking over more and more countries. They are here in the United States. Obama puts all of us in danger. He needs to be taken out of office.

The Boy Scouts have banned water guns and water balloons because they are not kind. This is just a continuation of the sissifying of American boys. Meanwhile, the Islamics are teaching their youth to hate and to murder. Wake up America. When are these ego maniacs in Washington going to get over themselves and the past and start dealing with the future? You poor dummies. You’re living in the past and

The jury made a bad mistake in death for the boy Boston marathon killer. Now he’ll become a martyr. The Baltimore riots caused millions in damage and put small business owners out of business. When are we going to find out how many of these violent lawbreakers who caused all this damage? How many are going to be arrested and charged? Waiting. SEE SOUND OFF PAGE 46

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Attorney General Loretta Lynch went to Baltimore to visit the family of Freddie Gray. Will she now go to New York City to grieve with the family of the white, 25-year-old police officer who was shot and killed? Again, an activist judge has granted rights to illegals. Why should dreamers get in-state tuition when children of American citizens from other states have to pay out-of-state tuition? When will this insanity stop? It’s happened again. Two Mississippi police officers have been murdered by black thugs. Where’s the march led by Al Sharpton? Where’s the investigation from the Justice Department by Loretta Lynch? Only when a black is murdered is there outrage. What is going on in this country? President Obama sent three representatives from the White House for Freddie Gray’s funeral. Freddie Gray was a criminal. Did Obama send any representatives for American hero Chris Kyle or to Margaret Thatcher’s

funeral? No, only if you’re a black criminal will Obama send representatives. I resent my taxpayer money going to honor criminals. It’s happening again. The thugs in Baltimore are rioting, attacking police and looting businesses. What else can you expect when the black mayor states they are giving space to those who wish to destroy? Policemen just stood by not stopping the looters. She denies saying it, but you cannot deny what is on video. How can you tell when Hillary Clinton is lying? Her lips are moving. Americans are going crazy. So Bruce Jenner went public with a private problem. So what? The newshounds all go crazy. Which ones are the nutty ones? I have sympathy for one and disgust for the other and it wasn’t Bruce Jenner. We don’t need to know these kinds of things. It’s none of our business. Newshounds are eating it up like it’s free food.

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Where is the National Guard if the thugs are taking over certain cities? Are you going to let these stupid people burn and wreck the entire community or is the National Guard going to take control? There is no justice because of press collaboration with Democrats similar to the political situations in most banana republics. Objective “journalists” should be placed on

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• Swedish • Deep Tissue • Myotherapy (Sport Massage) • Cellulite Reduction • Advanced Lymphatic Drainage • Reflexology • Auricular Therapy • Reiki • Thai • Tui Na • Pregnancy Massage • Neuromuscular (Injury Cases) • Hot Stone & More!

Spa Therapy

• Sea Salt Scrubs • Herbal Bodywraps • Mud Wraps • Seaweed Wraps • Ear Candling • Paraffin Treatments

Skin Care Services

Other Services

1 Hour Massage, 1 Hour Facial, hand and foot scrub

Regularly $200

$125 Only $105

Only

2 Hour Massage

• HCG & Detox drops • WEIGHT LOSS THAT WORKS! We offer a couples room for lovers or friends. FREE Consultation • Mineral Wraps: Lose 20"-40+" after ONE wrap! • Tanning • Eyelash Extensions Treat yourself or a loved one to a wonderful, relaxing, royal spa experience. • Permanent Makeup & Enjoy a seaweed or mud wrap, aromatherapy massage, a fabulous Makeup Application Only rejuvenating facial and foot & hand scrub.

• Microdermabrasion • Non-Surgical Face Lift • Wrinkle Reduction • Adult & Teen Facials • Chemical Peels • Waxing

Call For Our Dad Pampering Specials: Treat Your Dad for Father’s Day!

Father’s Day Gift Certificates Available!

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139 E. Williamsfield Rd. #110 • Gilbert • www.MaryLynnsDaySpa.com

Sea Salt Scrub, Mud Wraps or Seaweed Wrap

$25 off

Escape at Mary Lynn’s Massage & Day Spa

$350

Special includes strawberries with whipped cream & chocolate drizzle

WEIGHT LOSS THAT WORKS! FREE Consultation for services below!

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Liposuction Cavitation, Endermologie & Cellulite Reduction Machines or Cellulite Reduction Massage These services Works GREAT for weight loss, sculpting & detoxification. any of these services.

Advanced Lymphatic Drainage Massage

$10 off

Weight Loss Wrap

Lose 20-40 inches of body fat per session. Not water weight so it WORKS! You will detoxify and lose several inches. Why not look and feel your best?

Weight Loss Bed Mary Lynn’s easy Bootcamp! Easy way to lose weight and inches!

$20 off $50 off

Opinion

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“Novocur Pain Management Clinics have been reaching out to the local community through several of the various Times Media Group publications for the last six months. It’s been a very effective way to share what we do and how we do it with their avid readership base that fits the demographics we are trying to reach. In fact, the Times Publications have shown to be the most costeffective way for Novocur to communicate to the public out of all the traditional types of advertising we do, including radio, TV and other print.”

Dr. Alex Bigham CEO Novocur Pain Management Clinics

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June 2015

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