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Charter school at 202/Higley wins narrow approval by council

Site better suited for office complex for economic growth, opponents say BY JIM WALSH

Gilbert resident Phil Alibrandi doesn’t believe that a charter school belongs on a prime piece of real estate near Loop 202/ Santan Freeway at Higley Road, a tract long envisioned as the future home of a major office complex. Three Town Council members, spearheaded by Eddie Cook, agreed with Alibrandi and voted against American Leadership Academy’s annexation petition, with Cook arguing that it undermines the town’s general plan and its long-term goal of broadening the tax base. But Mayor Jenn Daniels and three other

council members voted to approve the controversial annexation, despite their misgivings about the site, saying the school would be built anyway if the land remained in an unincorporated county island. Cook said an economic forecast predicted the 42-acre site would generate $1.3 million in new revenue for the time as office space during a 25-year period, but only $52,000 as a school. He said it would be foolish for Gilbert to squander such a prime opportunity in the Loop 202 business corridor. SEE

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CHARTER SCHOOL FROM PAGE 1 “The product you are going to put at this location is the wrong product,” Cook said, adding that the lost revenue is “hard to let go.” Daniels criticized American Leadership Academy for buying the site and proposing the annexation, even though it knew it was against the town’s wishes. But she voted for the annexation, saying the school would be built one way or another because schools are exempt from zoning codes. “I know you can, I wish you wouldn’t,” Daniels said, scolding the charter school. “I do not have the power to prevent this charter school from being built.” Those voting to approve the annexation agreed with council member Jordan Ray that annexation would allow the town to receive important improvements on the eastern side of Higley Road to mitigate congestion. Several council members also mentioned at a December meeting that they don’t believe that the site is a good match for the

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Phil Alibrandi opposed a move to build a large American Leadership Academy charter school on prime land at Loop 202/Higley Road that might have greater value to Gilbert with an office complex on it.

school. The hearing quickly turned into a debate about what some consider the saturation of charter schools in Gilbert at the expense of district schools, and others espousing competition that fosters quality education. Ralph Pew, American Leadership Academy’s zoning attorney, said the

company is allowed by state law to build anywhere and is not governed by municipal government, but it would prefer to benefit from town services. He said American Leadership Academy has made concessions that go beyond what is normally required, including construction of a northbound lane for through traffic

www.GilbertSunNews.com on the eastern side of Higley Road, even though the school is planned for the western side at the freeway. Pew said the school’s traffic flow has been carefully planned to move onto school grounds off of Higley. The K-12 school is projected to have 2,400 students, according to town zoning documents. “This has been well planned, well thought out from a traffic-safety standpoint,” he told the town’s Planning and Zoning Board. “We are going to make it look even better.” The board voted to recommend the annexation, 7-0, even though at least two board members expressed misgivings about the site’s proximity to the freeway and use as a school. “It’s a land-use decision,” Pew said. “Cities are not enabled by the Legislature to deal with charter schools. The debate and discussion of charter schools is really a forum for the state Legislature.” Gilbert has long been considered a SEE

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DIGITAL ADDRESS FROM PAGE 1 best Phoenix suburb and the No. 1 place to live if you’re trying to save money. Gilbert’s average household cost for property tax, sales sax, water, wastewater and sold-waste services, at $1,418, is the lowest in the region. During Gilbert Mayor Jenn Daniels’ digital state of the town address recently, an audience of residents, town staffers, dignitaries and business people reinforced, individually, just why they “#chooseGilbert.” The “close community vibe,” “good schools” and “dining opportunities” were among the reasons cited by a mix of people while relaxing outdoors, participating in community festivals and during milestone events pertaining to their businesses. “It’s a great place to be. If you’re not here, you should definitely move here,” said Olympic athlete Alex Naddour, who was born and raised in the town. “There’s a real sense of community here,” remarked Gio Osso, owner of Nico Heirloom Kitchen, which opened in the Heritage District recently. “It’s so welcoming, it’s one of the deciding factors any time you’re opening a bar or restaurant,” said Dierks Bently, whose Dierks Bently’s Whiskey Row restaurant is being constructed in the Heritage vicinity. Daniels introduced the 20-minute documentary-style video at the Harkins SanTan Village 16. Among those in attendance were Council members from Chandler, Queen Creek, Mesa, Tempe, Maricopa and Apache Junction; representatives of League of Arizona Cities and Towns, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority, Gilbert school boards and charter schools, and Gilbert Chamber of Commerce. “There are so many wonderful things

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that Gilbert has engaged in and we cannot do it alone,” Daniels said, addressing them moments before the video began. “We need you, we need your businesses, we need your input in your education system, we need you as citizens to continue to be engaged and walk with us down this path,. “We’ve come so far and we still have so much to do.” The video took a storybook approach to highlighting the theme, #chooseGilbert. Daniels’ young daughter, Kate, led viewers to various chapters of Gilbert’s story, loosely based on the “Choose Your Adventure” book series. Town Manager Patrick Banger, a resident of Agritopia, outlined his reasons for living

here: “The neighborhoods are clean, safe and beautiful, but living here won’t break the bank.” Town Council member Brigette Peterson noted, “Even though we have 240,000 residents, it still feels like a small town.” It’s a town that has achieved much. Unemployment in Gilbert, at 4.2 percent, is the lowest in the region. With a AAA bond rating from Moody’s and Fitch agencies; continuous economic development including Rivulon, the 250acre mixed-use complex at Gilbert Road and Loop 202; upscale dining establishments in the Heritage District; and the recreational opportunities to come with the new, 272acre Gilbert Regional Park, to be developed at Chandler Heights Basin, Gilbert is on a roll. “Helping Gilbert grow has been such an adventure, and now we’re looking forward

to the next chapter,” Daniels said. “The choices that generations of community leaders have made have led to national and international recognition.” The movie-theater setting, the opportunity to pose for photos with the mayor and the lively video seemed to have imparted a positive effect on the viewers. “I thought it was very well-prepared and made me feel good about living in Gilbert,” said Paul Norbert, who attended with his wife, Ann. “I choose to live and work in Gilbert, and watching this video about all the accomplishments of the town make me extra proud to be a Gilbertonian,” said Kayla Kolar, executive director of the Gilbert Historical Museum. “I love the people, love the history of where we’ve been, where we are, and where we are going.”

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Writer seeks people who lost a parent when they were young

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Michelle Shreeve will never forget the loss that struck her to her core when she was 9 years old. Now, nearly a quarter century after the Gilbert woman lost her mother, Shreeve is on a mission to write a book that will help other youngsters deal with the death of a parent. “There was only one book I could find to try and help me navigate what I was supposed to do next,” said Shreeve, a San Francisco native who moved to the Valley with her family in 1998, five years after her mother passed away. “The book was about motherless daughters, but it was not a book for a 9-year-old to try and comprehend,” she recalled. “I had to figure out a lot on my own, and by doing so came a lot of mistakes along the way. I am thankful that I didn’t make any serious or costly ones, but I definitely know what my weaknesses are now as a person. As I (Photo special to Gilbert Sun News) grew up I kept looking for books that Michelle Shreeve wants to help youngsters deal with the devastation that a parent’s death inflicts. spoke to parentless teens, but even to mentoring teens. I volunteered a lot this day there really isn’t one that speaks read to my heart’s content,” she recalled. “On Friday nights, we had a girls’ throughout high school and even lettered to teens in their voice.” tradition, where we would watch T.G.I.F. in community service. It has not been as easy a task as she together and then paint our nails. Now, I “By helping others with what they anticipated. can’t even begin to attempt to paint my were struggling with, or mentoring a teen She is searching for two kinds of nails without making them look like a who lost their way, it helped not only people to provide the authenticity 2-year-old painted them.” take my mind off of my situation, but I of real-life experiences that will bring Her mother was extremely sick, but felt better knowing I was helping them comfort and guidance to the youngsters was a fighter,” Shreeve recalled. get through theirs. I especially helped she wants to help. “When she died, we all didn’t see children and teens who lost a parent.” But so far, she has had trouble finding it coming despite the fact that she She recalls one young girl who had adults who recall how they dealt with was sick,” she said. “The day that she lost her mom and found little support losing a parent at an early age or teens died was also the day that I grew up. for her grief at home. who can articulate how they are coping Looking back, I felt like I was 9 going on “She struggled with everything for with such a loss. years, but miraculously managed to stay With a bachelor’s degree in psychology 30, trying to navigate life without her. She was a gentle soul, very kind and on a good path, just making characterand two master’s degrees, in English and sweet. She had a beautiful smile, and judgment mistakes of people she came creative writing, Shreeve sees the book everyone loved her. Twenty-four years into contact with,” Shreeve said. “She as natural progression from those advice later, people are still talking about her, was so nice that people would often columns, though this time she wants to remembering her laugh, and still missing take advantage of her. This little girl is focus specifically on helping youngsters her.” now an adult, and she fought hard to deal with the devastation that a parent’s “I miss her so much, and life has never stay on a positive path to become the death inflicts. been the same since she passed away,” successful young woman she is today. “I started out wanting to be a she added. She is my hero for how strong she is.” psychologist, but then realized I could Shreeve recalled meeting classmates Several years ago, Shreeve came help so many more people through the in middle and high school who had upon a book series aimed at helping power of writing,” she said. “I dove right experienced the same loss. teens cope with major issues in life and into writing, and haven’t looked back.” While she found consolation in reading noticed none of the volumes dealt with She talks about her mom as if the loss and playing basketball as a youngster, the death of a parent. didn’t occur all that long ago. She wrote to the editor who liked her “We were best friends. She would take she said, “I also found consolation idea and she has a tentative contract to me to the scholastic book fairs and let me through helping others—offering advice,

write the book. “In the book, I have been including voices of teens and young adults who have lost one or both of their parents at a young age. They have been brave enough to come forward and either share their story or offer advice to teens who have just recently become parentless,” she said. But Shreeve needs at least a dozen more subjects and has encountered an unexpected reluctance among many she’s talked to. “I think deep, down inside parentless children everywhere want to help, but depending on what stage of grief they are experiencing, it might not be the right time for them to get to the point where they can share their story,” she said. “Sharing your story is hard...we all have a story, but it is hard to share that side of ourselves sometimes, the side when we experienced something that changed us forever. Yet, what people don’t realize is that sometimes having the courage to share your story, for the sake of helping others, can also heal your insides, as well.” Shreeve wants her book to remind teens “that they don’t have to feel like they are going through their loss alone.” “This book is a tool teens can use all throughout middle school, high school, college, and even when they become young adults and venture off out into the world. It is also an opportunity for parentless teens to come forward, share their experience/offer advice to other parentless teens for helpful coping mechanisms,” she said. Shreeve is running out of time to round up more subjects because a deadline is fast approaching. “I am trying to write the book that didn’t exist when I needed it the most, as a 9-year-old girl,” she said. “I want this book to help future generations of parentless children not feel like I did and like my peers did when we lost our parent and tried to find something or someone that could help us move forward.” People who think they can help her should email writtenbymikey@gmail.com.

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Experience Matters program brings senior corporate employees to Gilbert Historical Museum to share their lifetime of skills BY SRIANTHI PERERA

The Gilbert Historical Museum is benefiting from the experience of two former Intel employees on the cusp of retirement. Ron Masi and Tina Slade, both residents of Gilbert, are working at the non-profit through Experience Matters, an umbrella program that connects talent with the community. They are connected via Intel Encore Career Fellows, in which the semiconductor chip company financially enables the retirees to work for the non-profit for 20 hours a week for a year. Masi’s projects for the museum include analyzing and choosing a software package that would best serve the organization, and cost analysis, both of which use the skills that he developed as a Process Engineer at Intel. Slade’s assignments have to do with compiling a manual for volunteers, noting everything from recruitment, training, onboard communication, retention and recognition, both to guide volunteers as well as help those who are managing them. She draws from her experience in human resources and administration duties at the semiconductor chip company. “I love it. I love the whole feel of the non-profit world,” said Masi, who has worked in the computer industry for 35 years. Sally Clifford, vice president of programs at Phoenix-based Experience Matters, described the program as “a wonderful investment in the community, not only for the individual,

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but also for the organization. “When you multiply it by the type of work these people are doing, it’s a reallife human-capital contribution to your community,” she said. Experience Matters maintains a database of individuals who are transitioning out of their primary careers and looking for suitable opportunities. The profiles also contain descriptions of their backgrounds and experience. “On the other side of the fence are the non-profit organizations and we have information on who they are and what they do and what their needs are,” Clifford said. “We connect the two and

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CHARTER SCHOOL FROM PAGE 4 hotbed for charter schools. The town has 20 charters, according to the Arizona Charter School Association. Council member Jared Taylor is the business manager of Heritage Academy, a controversial charter school that has been accused in a lawsuit of teaching religion in violation of the separation of church and state, a charge it has denied. But Taylor voted against the annexation, even though his family helped launch the charter school movement. Taylor cited his promise to voters to pursue a broader tax base. “I made a promise to voters that economic development would be our priority,” Taylor said. “I’m not going to make a promise on the campaign trail and then, two meetings later, break it.” The superintendents of the Gilbert and Higley Unified districts appeared at the Dec. 1 hearing to oppose the proposal and argue against another charter school. “We are divvying the student enrollment pie over and over again,” said Christina Kishimoto, Gilbert’s superintendent, adding that charter schools have cost her district about $10 million in state revenue and forced consolidation of two schools. “I am asking that you seriously consider the negative impacts to Gilbert Public Schools and Higley if another charter school is approved in our community,” she said.

Michael Fowler, director of facilities for Higley, noted that Higley has enjoyed a good working relationship with Gilbert until now. “To hear three years later a charter school could build on a site we were discouraged from pursuing is extremely disappointing,” Fowler said. Alibrandi, a supporter of the Higley district, and who has campaigned for budget overrides, said state law is stacked in favor of charter schools, but he agreed that is not an issue the town can settle. “It’s primarily a land-use issue. They are not listening to the will of the people. We need taxation to broaden the tax base,” Alibrandi said. Gilbert’s master plan calls for offices to generate revenue and add jobs for a town long criticized for being too much of a bedroom community, Cook said. He was the lone dissenter voting against the pre-annexation agreement that set the annexation into motion. “Having a district school or a charter school on it does not matter. Schools don’t generate revenue for the town of Gilbert,” Cook said. “My focus is to have Class A office space and to maximize the revenue.” Cook noted the proximity of the site to Agritopia, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and SanTan Village shopping mall, saying it is the next hot area in Gilbert. “This is part of that puzzle. This is part of that bucket of money,” Cook said.

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More space coming for sought-after Parkinson’s therapy in Gilbert BY SRIANTHI PERERA

Banner Neuro Wellness in Gilbert is extending its facility space, with the help of the continuing philanthropy of residents Alan and Sheila Fitzgerald. The center, in the Heritage Court building in downtown Gilbert, offers a safe spot for friendship, exercise, art, dance, education and support to those afflicted with Parkinson’s disease. In March, the center will add another suite of about 1,400-square-foot, located on the basement floor of the building. This space will be used for more dance, yoga and speech-therapy programs. More than 25,000 Arizonans are afflicted with Parkinson’s, a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. The current membership at the center hovers at less than 200. “We’re under-serving the population,” said Alan Fitzgerald, who donated $500,000 to help set up and run Banner Neuro Wellness in Gilbert in 2012, and also donated $150,000 recently toward running it for the next three years. The state-of-the-art program, run under the umbrella of Banner Health, aims to complement medical treatments and therapies for the neurological disease. “The disease isolates you by its very nature,” said Annette Edwards, the

center’s outreach program manager. Edwards oversees a modest staff of two exercise physiologists and a rehabilitation technician, but also contracts with therapists in yoga, music, dance and the like. The small operation belies the steady and important work that’s accomplished within. “It’s the community piece of what we do. People need to be engaged, have a purpose and someplace to go and make connection. We provide all that. We’re accounting for people’s physical needs, their emotional needs, their sense of connection and their sense of community,” she said. The wellness center, open since January 2012, is a collaborative effort by Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix, Neurosciences Clinics, Banner Desert, Outpatient Neuro Rehabilitation, and the Fitzgeralds. The Fitzgeralds’ donation paid twothirds of the cost to establish the state-of-the-art program, aimed at complementing medical treatments and therapies for the neurological disease. The sense of community is so important to Parkinson’s sufferers that the center’s membership filled up very fast from word of mouth and with hardly

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Warm and inviting, Biscuits in Gilbert a great place for a leisurely brunch BY KATHY KERBY

If you are looking for a homespun place to enjoy breakfast or lunch, look no farther than Biscuits on North Gilbert Road, just west of Sam’s Club. The owner, Lloyd Melton, has three locations (the others are in Tempe and Ahwatukee) where every effort is made to use local and organic ingredients and stay clear of preservatives. “It’s all about simple pleasures and good company,” he said. The interior of Biscuits is old-fashionedmeets-modern with red wood paneling above corrugated tin, curtains with a chicken motif and shiny glass windows surrounding the gleaming, multi-level dining room. The restaurant is near our neighborhood, so it was a short drive for my husband, Lou, and I to visit on a recent weekday for a brunch date. We were seated in a comfortable, sunny booth and greeted by Lisa, our very personable server and the manager. We spent some time examining the menu since it’s extensive, with breakfast items listed on one side and lunch on the other. The choices are endless, from Biscuits Benedict and Smoked Chicken Jalapeno Alfredo to liver and onions. After ordering, we began “people watching” and noted diners of all ages cheerfully eating and conversing with each other. Biscuits is so warm and inviting that it seemed like everyone was having a great time. We also noted that the servers greeted many customers by name. At Biscuits, what else could we order except the Biscuits Special ($9.89)? This is a symphony of great breakfast items: one biscuit with gravy, two eggs any style, a choice of ham, bacon or sausage and a choice of grits, hash brown or country potatoes. We could not wait to dig in and discovered that the fluffy biscuit was smothered with perfectly peppered gravy, the over-easy eggs were cooked exactly as ordered and that the mild sausage and extra crispy hash browns completed the delicious special. The interestingly named Champion Pancakes ($9.89) is the owner’s original creation. When Lisa delivered them to our table, we were amazed at the size. The two pancakes covered the entire plate and were certainly equal to eight regular pancakes. The whole-wheat pancakes were chock-full of granola, fresh blueberries, slivered almonds and cinnamon. We smeared them with whipped butter and drenched them with hot blueberry syrup before savoring each incredible bite of crunchy, chewy goodness. The Chicken Fried Chicken ($9.89) is a staple at most diners and this lunch special did not disappoint. The hand-breaded fried chicken was fork-tender and the blanket of slightly spicy gravy covered the chicken and the large, fluffy mound of mashed potatoes. With the corn on the side, this was the

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2017 Art Walk Every Saturday, the Water Tower Plaza downtown comes alive in a splash of color when the Gilbert Farmers Markets sets up shop for the day. A recent walk through offered a line of food trucks with an array of offerings, seasonal produce and assorted goodies to stock up the pantry. GSN photos by Jesse Stawnyczy

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Smart and sprightly, 99-year-old tackling life as it comes

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At 99, Margaret Shahan never misses her weekly visit to the hair salon. “I get my hair done every Thursday, as it’s important to pamper yourself,” said Shahan, who’s considered to be the oldest living woman in Gilbert. Last month, Shahan celebrated her 99th birthday with family, friends and church members, which amounted to four parties. The Arizonan has lived 93 years of her life in the same house in the town. She remembers her childhood house, which had a porch, but no bathroom. Since then, a carport has been added, a kitchen has been remodeled, and bathrooms were installed. She also lived in Phoenix and Yuma. “A lot has changed in 99 years,” she reminisced. Decades ago, she lived in uptown Gilbert. Now, with all of the housing developments, Shahan admits to getting lost there. She remembers back when Gilbert Road used to be called Main Street. Everyone knew where everyone lived, because everyone lived so close to one another. Now, it’s 10 times harder to find

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“There’s no secret, I just do what comes to me to do, and, if not, I just pass it up.” the church was is now an empty lot. “There weren’t any hotels or shopping centers like there are now. When we shopped, we shopped in Mesa. If I had a choice, I would bring the old Gilbert back, and leave it how it was. Things we liked back then, we don’t have now, and we miss them,” she said. Shahan went to Gilbert High School, and one of her fondest memories is how she was elected the first Homecoming Queen in 1934. She was very proud of

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Car-safety education forum set Feb. 25 in the Southeast Valley Gilbert Visual Art League invites entries for 14th annual juried show The Gilbert Visual Art League has issued a call for entries for its 14th annual Juried Fine Art Show and Sale. Entry is open to all regional artists. The show will run Feb. 25 to March 25 at the Gallery at Gilbert Historical Museum. Original art may be in two or three dimensions in any media and created within the last two years. Each year, a guest judge selects winners in the categories and Best in Show.

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Dan Fellner will spend February and March in Bali, Indonesia, which, he says, is a good chunk of time to immerse in a foreign culture. Fellner, a faculty associate in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts at Arizona State University’s Polytechnic campus, is the recipient of a Fulbright Specialist grant to the Southeast Asian country. The Fulbright is an international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The sixweek grant allows him to teach seminars in intercultural communications and travel writing at Ngurah Rai University in Denpasar, Bali. During this stint, Fellner will also present public lectures on the United States at other universities in the island. “I have heard from several colleagues that Indonesian students are extremely hard-working, welcoming and eager to learn,” he said. “And I’m really looking forward to meeting and sharing ideas with the faculty at NRU.” This is Fellner’s sixth Fulbright fellowship; previously he has received grants to Latvia, Moldova and Bulgaria, among others. The avid traveler has been to more than 115 countries, including many in the region such as Japan, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand and India. But this is his first to Indonesia. “It’s been on my bucket list for a long time,” he said. “As I’ve gained more

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Zerorez of Phoenix employees, along with their families, volunteered to support the Gilbert Police and Fire departments last year. They helped organize a donation drive in response to a five-alarm fire at an apartment community in Gilbert. The drive also collected towels, blankets and pillows to replenish supplies for the two departments, as they were dangerously low after the aftermath of the fire.

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Audubon bird walks upcoming The Desert Rivers Audubon Society, the local chapter of the National Audubon Society, meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Southeast Regional Library in Gilbert from October through March. The society is seeking new members and invites participants to attend its meetings and field trips before the summer heat sets in. Bird walks are fruitful these months. The fall bird migrations have begun and lakes in the area are spotted with wigeons, ring necks, mergansers, coots, and buffleheads, among other birds.

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Gilbert man’s desk laps up attention as affordable, minimalist work area BY SHELLEY GILLESPIE

David Stuebe had an idea at Christmas 2013 and is now busily putting it on people’s laps. The Gilbert man wanted a desk for his laptop computer, but all of the ones he saw were heavy and poorly constructed. So, he and his team designed one. Launching a Kickstarter campaign for 15 days, he aimed for 100 orders. When the orders mushroomed to 1,100, he felt his concept was validated and started a company called iSkelter, after The Beatles’ song, “Helter Skelter.” CNN, Time magazine and other national publications placed his Slate Mobile Air-Desk on “best of” lists. “If Apple made a lap desk, it would look like this,” Stuebe said at his factory in Ahwatukee. With partner Jon Irons of Tempe, who started as an employee and bought into the company, Stuebe found receptive customers and acclaim for his lap desk. Designed in a minimalist style, it is created from three-ply bamboo sourced from China. Bamboo, among the fastest-growing plants, is a sustainable product. iSkelter chose its own blend of the bamboo, which is created with nontoxic products. Since the bamboo is processed with natural strands, every lap desk is unique. “We take two to three hours to make each lap desk with an average of 60-90 made per day and up to 200 units produced daily,” said Stuebe, who employs a staff of nine. The staff cuts the 4-by-8-foot sheets of bamboo, nails them with plastic nails, creates cut-outs and sands every item twice. Hand-finishing is the final step for each product. The company now produces 30 variations of the desk, with options for whiteboard inserts, slots for iPhone and tablets and colored mousepads. The lap desks even come in left and right-handed versions. There is an adjustable unit that allows a user to either sit or stand. “Sitting for hours is as unhealthy as smoking,” Stuebe said to explain the adjustable unit. With the massive cutting equipment, the storage space is minimized. The company stores finished products with Amazon and other vendors so it can focus on creating the products and move them out. To Stuebe, “Made in America means everything.” So is family. “Going to work every day, we

provide jobs. This is a family business. My brother does the website. Jon and my father-in-law do production. I do the graphics and the final sanding,” said Stuebe. Heather Brumfield, who started as a university intern, is now a staff member. Her arts and design background come in handy for the company’s online marketing efforts. “She is also polishing her photography skills so she can take our product photos,” Stuebe said. Products are made with carful attention to the comfort of future owners. “We bevel corners and sand everything smoothly so our products won’t scratch legs or laps. There’s no warping,” Stuebe said. Their product line has expanded from lap desks. Beauty stands are like vanities for the lap, and include a slot for a tablet to serve as a mirror. “Hover X and Hover X+” are lap desks that gamers love. “Pilot” allows the lap desk to rest on chair arms. Products range from fewer than $30 to $2,000. Most the lap desks are priced from $69.95 to $109. “None of our products are ‘cheap,’ but they’re a little above those of poor quality,” Stuebe said. Stuebe and Irons are excited about a children’s play-equipment line that they’re launching in March, named after Stuebe’s young daughters, Lily and River. The children’s products will have the same durable bamboo with modular sections for climbing and slides. With their orders, which ship to UK, Germany, Denmark and Canada, and their retail customers like Urban Outfitters and Touch of Modern, iSkelter has been busy producing their items as fast as possible and shipping them daily. “We’re busy normally, but this is insane,” said Stuebe. From a corner of another shop when they began less than three years ago to a shop that is busy at least 12 hours a day, they figure they’ll need to expand. Stuebe believes the company’s success is based partly on his employees’ ability to live up to the iSkelter’s mantra: “Every detail matters…Our products are meant to last.” Their dream, Stuebe added is simple: “We’d like to buy our own location with a retail store. That’s our ultimate dream for two years.” Details: iskelter.com.

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Building sold at Elliot Commerce Park An industrial investment building at Elliot Commerce Park in Gilbert was sold by Tempe-based Commercial Properties Inc. recently. Dishland LLC purchased the nearly 15,000-square-foot building for $1.85 million. The commerce park is off Elliot and west of McQueen roads, at 61 S. William Dillard Drive. According to Jeff Hays of CPI’s Industrial Team, who represented the owner, Sagamore Properties LLC, the property was built in 2006 as a buildto-suit for STARA Technologies and was later leased to Dish Network. Commercial Properties, Inc. is a full-service commercial real-estate brokerage and property management firm that was established in Tempe in 1981. Its listings include more than 20 million square feet for sale/lease, and 180 projects under property management, totaling over 6.2 million square feet. Details: cpiaz.com. (Photo special to Gilbert Sun News)

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Bowling centers on the upswing in Gilbert and surrounding communities BY COLLEEN SPARKS

Local bowling centers are on a roll when it comes to attracting players of all ages and abilities. A sport popular decades ago is making a comeback in the Southeast Valley and striking a chord with an even wider audience. Centers in Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa and Tempe offer happy hours, as well as “laser” or glow-in-the-dark bowling pins, popular music videos flashing above lanes and specialized leagues. They’re attracting people who enjoy getting relatively inexpensive entertainment, along with the friendly competition, exercise and a chance to unwind over drinks. Some bowling centers even offer miniature golf, arcade games, laser tag, restaurants, bars, catered parties and movie theaters to lure families and singles. Others focus more on league play. “People are starting to see it’s fun to come in,” said Tenna Coppola, general manager of AMF McRay Plaza Lanes in Chandler. “I’ve seen a lot of first dates come in here. “Parents hang out with kids. It’s not just for old guys smoking and drinking.” Bowling as a sport draws the most participants in the United States, according to the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America, Inc. The association reports more than 67 million people a year bowl in this country. AMF McRay Plaza Lanes on West Ray Road just east of McClintock Drive offers lots of specials, including $2 Tuesdays, where games are $2 from 8 to 11 p.m. Shoe rentals are also $2 per person, Pabst Blue Ribbon beers are $2 each and pizza costs $2 per slice those nights. Regular prices at the Chandler center are $4.69 per person per game and $4.50 per person for shoe rentals. Bowlers can also get a deal on Sunday from 6 p.m. until closing time, paying $2.50 per game. Laser lights cast a neon glow on the pins and music videos play on Friday and Saturday nights at the Chandler bowling venue. Coppola says many parents in their 30s, 40s and 50s bowl there without their kids for date nights. Jenny Lynn Legree of Tempe enjoyed coming to AMF McRay Plaza for a recent work party. “I love to bowl,” Legree said. “It’s just something different, different than the bars. It’s always good competition, and then there’s a little beer.” For those who want to bowl every week, AMF McRay Plaza has several leagues with members from their late 20s into their 60s. Some of AMF McRay Plaza’s leagues include Ramblin’ Gamblers, which travels to Laughlin, Nevada, to gamble and watch bowling tournaments. Gr8 Times Bowling Club caters to beginners and three

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Bowling: Ron Valerio of Gilbert bowls during a work party at AMF McRay Plaza Lanes in Chandler recently.

leagues are reserved for senior citizens. For more information on leagues and prices at AMF McRay Plaza, visitamf.com/ location/amf-mcray-plaza-lanes. In Gilbert, FatCats Entertainment Center is a “casual bowling center” that doesn’t offer leagues, general manager Bob Short said. The business on East Baseline Road just west of North Greenfield Road provides the glow-in-the-dark, laser bowling pins on 20 lanes all the time and offers lots of specials. FatCats also has six luxury movie theaters, a nine-hole, glow-in-the-dark miniature golf course, an arcade with popular video games and a full bar and restaurant. On a recent day, FatCats attracted about 600 people. Short said people often wait one to two hours to hit the bowling lanes Friday and Saturday nights. Groups of as many as to six people

can get a family special for $39.99 until 8 p.m. on Mondays with 90 minutes of bowling, shoe rentals, two 11-inch pizzas and unlimited soft drinks. FatCats targets bowlers ages 18 to 30 during its Thunder Alley nights, when hit music and music videos are played. Sunday through Thursdays from 9 p.m. to midnight, bowling is $8 a person for an unlimited number of games and shoe rentals. It’s $12 per person for two hours of bowling and shoes from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturdays. Specials on beer and food are also offered on Thunder Alley nights. Short said bowling is getting popular again after seeing a decline in participation over the last decade. “Back in the ’60s and ’70s, bowling was really popular,” he said. “More and more people are being introduced to bowling (now) because of all the options in all the different places where they can do

bowling,” he said. “The league bowling industry might grow again,” Short added. More details about FatCats: gilbert. fatcatsfun.com. Mesa East Bowl on Broadway Road just east of Ellsworth Road also is hopping with league bowlers. About 500 bowlers hit the 32 lanes every day at the center, according to center general manager Erika Schwarze. “From November to March, we have a full house all day long,” Schwarze said. People in their 20s to senior citizens participate in the Mesa East night leagues. Families and many teenagers bowl for fun. Mesa East Bowl also has laser bowling with the glow-in-the-dark pins called Rock and Bowl from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights. It costs $12 per person for unlimited bowling those times, with shoes included. The center has happy hour from 1 to 6 p.m. every day with well and draft beers for $2.50 each. To learn more, visit mesaeastbowl.com. Mesa Metropolitan United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Association manager Leslie Marsh said the number of people in leagues in the East Valley had been decreasing in recent years, but now it’s “holding steady.” Marsh said the number of youth in bowling leagues has been increasing. The Mesa USBC organization has 12 members, bowling centers in Tempe, Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert and Payson. “Anybody can bowl,” she said. “It doesn’t matter about age, or if there’s any disabilities.” Joshua Bell, adapted recreation coordinator for Tempe, agreed with Marsh. Tempe runs a Buddy Bowling Unified League for people with disabilities and those who don’t have disabilities to play together. People with any type of physical, development or intellectual disability get help and guidance from “partners,” while they bowl at AMF Tempe Village Lanes on South Rural Road. “Bowling is a fun sport to do for all skill levels,” Bell said. “The sport is so easy to adapt to anyone’s skill level. It’s a sport that still constantly challenges you.” About 100 bowlers participated in Buddy Bowling last season, and that’s an increase of about 30 to 40-percent over the last several years. The league has a season from January to May and one from July to November. Bowlers must be at least 8 years old. To learn more about Buddy Bowling Unified league: tempe.gov/ adaptedrecreation, call 480-858-2469 or email josh_bell@tempe.gov.

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Paleo certification for Stevia brand sweetener of Gilbert Get connected to businesses SweetLeaf Stevia Sweetener and SweetLeaf Organic Stevia Sweetener packets have officially received the Certified Paleo designation from Paleo Foundation Inc. This newly granted status makes SweetLeaf Stevia packets the only stevia on the market to receive this certification, according to a company news release. As a Certified Paleo product, SweetLeaf meets the requirements of the paleo diet, as outlined by the Paleo Foundation. The plant-based sweetener contains no grains, legumes, dairy, artificial colorings, or preservatives. The paleo movement is important for providing an option for consumers who limit their diet for a number of reasons, including health, taste and the environment. The new label will help shoppers easily identify SweetLeaf Stevia Sweetener and SweetLeaf Organic Stevia Sweetener packets as meeting the criteria they seek for their chosen lifestyle and diet. The non-profit Paleo Foundation acts as a third party to vet products based on their ingredients and processing methods. The foundation also seeks to

spread public awareness about the paleo lifestyle and effect changes to promote a healthy population. In addition to meeting paleo requirements, SweetLeaf Stevia Sweetener and Organic Stevia packets contain zero sugars, calories or carbs, and no artificial ingredients, while they are also gluten-free and Non-GMO Project verified, with a non-glycemic response. Both are available in boxes containing 35

or 70 packets, and each packet is as sweet as two teaspoons of sugar. “We are thrilled to receive this newest certification from the Paleo Foundation,” stated Carol May, President of Wisdom Natural Brands, SweetLeaf’s parent company, in the release. “Attaining paleo certification is just one more way we seek to assure our customers that we care about what they put in their bodies.” Details: sweetleaf.com.

Career Connectors is a nonprofit that connects professionals in career transition with hiring companies and quality resources. To job seekers, it provides outreach programs offering career connections, hiring companies, education workshops, networking, resources and job leads in targeted networking groups. It also offers a web portal of career resources, job leads and social media connections. Career Connectors holds three monthly events in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Gilbert aimed toward connecting professionals in career transition with hiring companies and quality resources. All events run 9 a.m. to noon. There’s no cost to attend: First Wednesday of the month at North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Second Thursday of the month at Highlands Church, 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road., Scottsdale. Fourth Tuesday of each month at Central Christian Church, Gilbert Campus; Student Center, 965 E. Germann Road, Gilbert.

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Veterinary house call service available in the area VetPronto, an on demand veterinary house-call service operating nationally, has launched in the Valley. “Our mission is to provide the highest quality and most convenient vet care,” said Joe Waltman, CEO and co-founder of VetPronto, based in Scottsdale. VetPronto plans to provide services to residents generally within an eight- to 10-mile radius of central Phoenix, and will have availability in Chandler and Gilbert if the vet happens to be in the southeastern part of the city, Waltman said. “Our technology allows the vet service area to be defined by where our vets are located and if they have a lot of appointments already booked,” he said. “If the vet happens to be in the southeast part of the city, or if we have a lot of availability, then pet owners in Chandler and Gilbert should be able to book appointments. “The technology is actually pretty slick and our goal is to have openings ‘everywhere’ at least two to three times per week.” VetPronto said that about 90

percent of the cases that are treated in the clinic can be handled at home. They include preventative care (wellness exams and vaccines), symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, urinary, ear, skin and eye issues), behavior (aggression, anxiety and urination issues) and diseases (thyroid, diabetes, kidney and liver disease).

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Real estate powerhouse joins Keller Williams Integrity First Realty Shivani Dallas learned many of her business skills by observing her immigrant parents creating a wildly popular Indian-food restaurant in the San Francisco Bay area. Today the real estate mogul and her team generate $21 million in production annually and are poised to make 2017 their best year yet. She says joining Keller Williams Integrity First Realty is part of her winning strategy for 2017. To understand what drives Dallas and how she reached such an extraordinary level of success, it’s helpful to see where she came from. Dallas was 8 when her family left New Delhi. “My parents both had MBAs, but their degrees were not recognized in America,” Dallas said. “They supported our family on $5.50 an hour, which they made together. And they taught by example. It all goes back to customer care. Quality was everything.” Long before reviews on Yelp or Facebook, food critics from newspapers like the “San Francisco Chronicle” raved about the restaurant. Dallas says customers would often show up hours before it opened and wait in line. Dallas started her real estate career in 2005. She recalls reaching out to several successful women in the industry for advice, but not one called her back. Since then, her mission is to promote and support women. “Women are incredibly appreciative that my door is always open. It’s important that women serve as a resource to lift other women, not take them down,” she said. She creates an environment of support in the office, as well. “There’s more than enough business to go around. I want people to feel secure and not feel

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like they’re out there on their own or in competition.” When recruiting team members, Dallas values integrity, a drive to learn and a solid business foundation. “The real estate part of it is a learned skill. As long as that foundation is there, it’s an easy decision for me to make when bringing someone new on board. I look for team members with excellent business skills and client care, who can help the Chandler and Gilbert areas grow.” Her decision to join Keller Williams Integrity First Realty was based on the company’s culture of learning and support, high levels of technology, proven systems and opportunities to work with elite Realtors. “Part of our job as leaders is to grow more leaders, not more followers.

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Everybody should be growing and that’s part of the Keller Williams culture, which aligns with my personal beliefs,” she said. “I wanted to be in a company that was two to three steps ahead of me, where I can grow. The better the company I work for, the better I am for my clients. At Keller Williams there is such a strong emphasis on daily education and best practices.” Dallas will be working out of the new Keller Williams Integrity First Realty Gilbert Business Center, scheduled to open in February. “It will be a place of best practices and tremendous opportunities for all agents in the area. They don’t have to be part of Keller Williams to benefit. Highproducing agents will be teaching best business practices, the newest systems, and skills to produce optimum results.” Recognized among Arizona’s top producers, named “Realtor of the Year,” by SEVRAR, the Southeast Valley Association of Realtors, and listed as one of the best real estate agents in the nation by “The Wall Street Journal,” Dallas wants to take her team to an even higher level. She says the secret to her success is simple. “ Always put clients first. If I prioritize and focus on their needs, the referral business is incredibly strong. In the last nine years,

more than 90 percent of my business is from referrals or repeat buyers and sellers.” Dallas is involved with several nonprofit organizations and is particularly proud to volunteer on the board of directors for Care Fund, where she has served since its inception four years ago. “When you do hit a certain level of success, what that means is you are able to freely give. Care Fund exists simply to pay mortgages or rent when a family has a child who is critically, traumatically ill. That’s when people lose their homes. Caseworkers from several Arizona hospitals let us know when a family is struggling to hold onto their home. We step in and assist by paying their mortgage or rent” she said. “I think of Shivani as an icon among agents in the Valley,” said Gary Sattelberger, a partner with Keller Williams Integrity First Realty. “For one thing, she’s such a professional. She runs a great business and takes such good care of her clients. Also, she’s involved in realty associations, serves on boards, invests her time and improves the industry overall. She’s out there giving back and helping other people grow their businesses, so she fits so well with the Keller Williams culture. It’s wonderful to have her onboard!”

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Several Gilbert clients, including Someburro’s Mexican Restaurant, 1335 E. Baseline Road, use the high-pressure misting system installed and maintained by Arizona Fog Wizards, a Phoenix-based company skilled in the art of cooling outdoor environments.

Arizona Fog Wizards crafts modern fogger systems that work wonders Gone are the days when misters used to dampen the wall and wet the hair. New fogging systems utilize different technology to provide an evaporative cooling effect that keeps the furniture and people dry while working on their surroundings. Misting uses lower pressure and results in heavier water droplets, while fogging uses higher pressure that makes the water atomize and evaporate. Steve Sommers, founder of Arizona Fog Wizards, has been crafting outdoor cooling systems for homes and businesses for decades, including many Gilbert clients. He founded his Phoenix-based

company in 2000, following decades of experience in pressure washing, cooling techniques and related work. Sommers touts the modern fogger systems as the new standard for outdoor cooling. He says that a well-designed system can drop the temperature in an area as much as 30 degrees in a matter of three hours. The range of cooling systems in the market runs the gamut from the typical “take it home in a box” and install it yourself to the customized, state-of-theart product. “Outdoor cooling is much more involved, and the ones available off the shelf do nothing more than get you wet and offer little cooling,” the company’s

website cautions. “The reason is that these systems run off regular water pressure, which is nothing more than a drip system which falls short of the cooling needs of the backyard patio or other outdoor area.” The best way to fog is using high pressure, from 800 pounds per square inch up to 2,000 pounds per square inch, according to the company. A custom system will adjust for variable pressure so that the moisture droplets will be the correct size for the area. Arizona Fog Wizards offers a sevenstation system with the main-house patio, pool ramada, mist rose patio area, large barbeque gazebo, upper scenic

gazebo, and fog effects for a waterfall and fountain. By far, the most common request comes for patio misting. The cooling company counts on many satisfied customers, including Someburro’s Mexican Restaurants, which use its service to cool and maintain its five locations in the Valley, including the Gilbert Baseline Road location. Sommers believes that clients seek his service because of his creativity, innovation and custom crafting. He also uses only high quality industrial products, including high-grade stainless steel, brass or ceramic nozzles, and steers clear of plastic, PVC and copper, all material that reduces the quality of a system.

Negative-321-degree liquid-nitrogen treats sold at Sub Zero Ice Cream Sub Zero Ice Cream has just opened on the northwestern corner of Cooper and Warner roads in Gilbert. It’s owned and operated by town resident Felicia Vandermolen. Don’t expect freezers. The ice cream is not prepared in advance or pre-frozen. Each customized order is quickly frozen using a unique patented process. Sub Zero is a science spectacle when it comes to serving made-to-ordern negative-321 degree liquid-nitrogen treats, which take about two minutes to create. The flash freezing ensures that ice crystals remain miniscule, resulting in an ultrasmooth and creamy dessert. The liquid-nitrogen ice-cream store offers completely customizable creations and caters to a wide range of dietary needs. It offers seven cream bases, including original, low-fat, custard and

yogurt, as well as lactose free, vegan and sugar-free options. After selecting a base, guests choose from nearly 30 flavors and then mix in a variety of fruit, candy, nuts or baked goods, for limitless combinations. Sub Zero also offers shakes and smoothies that are created using liquid nitrogen. A previous Sub Zero store was operated by a different owner at Stapley and Baseline Roads in Gilbert. That store is now closed. Vandermolen plans to open four more Sub Zero stores of her own in the Southeast Valley, and franchise 20 additional stores throughout the state. Another service of the business is mobile catering for special events. Vandermolen and her husband, Rich, are committed to helping nonprofit groups, such as the Gilbert Chamber of

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Sossaman Middle School robotics team qualifies for national competition

A Sossaman Middle School robotics teams recently qualified for the VEX IQ U.S. Open Robotics Championships, a first for any group in the Higley Unified School District. The students work before and after school each week to perfect their robot’s design, programming and engineering. The Sossaman program is under the direction of teacher John Burke and includes dozens of students. The qualifying team – the Spartan Marauders – includes Bella Burke, Jake Strube, Declan Thiele and Ronan Gessner. The VEX IQ Challenge, presented by the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation, gives students robotics and research project challenges to enhance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills through handson, student-centered learning. The Sossaman Spartan Marauders qualified during a November tournament hosted by the school, which featured 28 teams. The team also took the top two middle school awards: Team Skills Challenge and Team Excellence. By doing

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commitment to service displayed by the cadets. The Higley Unified School District cadets showed great pride in their unit, according to the reviews, and performed “exceptionally well.”

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Bella Burke, Jake Strube, Declan Thiele and Ronan Gessner are members of the robotics team, Sossaman Spartan Marauders, which will participate in the VEX IQ Arizona State Championship, on Feb. 28 at Arizona State.

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Young space enthusiasts to benefit from Go For Launch! program Leesburg, Virginia-based Higher Orbits will host its first Arizona Go For Launch! program Feb. 18-20 at Mesquite High School in Gilbert. Eighth-graders through high school seniors from any local school may participate in the non-profit’s program that uses space exploration as a platform to launch student engagement in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), art, teamwork, communication and leadership. “It is a fantastic opportunity for our students to build vital leadership and problem-solving skills, while also having the thrill of outer space as the backdrop for creating lifelong excitement in science-related study,” Dan Johnson, principal of Mesquite Junior High, stated in a news-media release. The program is the third of four in the Orbital ATK Division of Go For Launch! Its goal is to inspire tomorrow’s scientists and engineers by illustrating the numerous opportunities that exist in STEM-related careers. Students will learn about human spaceflight and receive insight and feedback through a variety of hands-on activities delivered by experienced space and STEM professionals. Speakers include retired astronaut

Frank Culbertson and former International Space Station flight controller and astronaut instructor Michelle Lucas. “Encouraging students to excel in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics is an Orbital ATK core value,” Culbertson, president of Orbital ATK Space Systems Group, stated via a media release. “We are honored to support this next generation of space explorers and inspire them to design innovative science experiments that could be flown to the International Space Station aboard our Cygnus spacecraft.” The students will participate in collaborative activities and develop the idea for a space experiment, which they will present to a panel of judges. The winners from each event in the division will place their experiments in competition for the divisional title and the ultimate winner will have their experiment launched in space. Student registration for the three-day program is $250 and includes supplies, snacks and meals, as well as event shirt and patch. For more details, visit GoForLaunch. space and HigherOrbits.org. You may also write to Lucas at GoForLaunch@ higherorbits.org.

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Cheyenne Murdock, Gilbert High School freshman and Future Farmers of America member, won the Supreme Champion Barrow at the 2017 Arizona National Livestock Show. This is among the highest achievements an FFA member showing livestock can receive. The Arizona National Livestock is recognized as one of the top five swine shows in the country. The competition was steep, with 288 barrows (castrated male pigs) from 22 states. Bart was a Hampshire crossbred from Ottenwalter Showpigs of Colusa, Calif. raised at the Gilbert High School Livestock Lab.

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Kaitlyn M. Janssen’s Girl Scout Gold Award project reflects her love for the environment. The teen, at left, with Park Ranger Renee Rogers, has installed monofilament receptacles for people to place used fishing line along the lakes in Gilbert.

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From left: Riley Franceschini, John Michael Holderfield, Blake Stringfellow, Caleb Cook and Jacob Goude have brought fame to themselves and their school, Greenfield Jr. High, by developing a winning app.

Greenfield Jr. High youth need your vote to win fan favorite award for creating their app Five eighth-graders at Greenfield Junior High have won the Best in State Award in the Verizon Innovative Learning App Challenge. Caleb Cook, Riley Franceschini, Jacob Goude, John Michael Holderfield and Blake Stringfellow, under the tutelage of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) teacher Brandi McMahan, developed the app “Future Folder,” a digital file that allows students to gather resources, documents and test scores, and to provide suggestions for when students apply for universities. It would be stored in one location on a mobile device and make the process of applying to a university easier. Their App was chosen the best in Arizona among 1,800 entries. They won $5000 for the school’s STEM program, and each team member received a Verizon Ellipsis 10 Tablet and case.

Their Future Folder App is now in the Verizon Nationwide Fan Favorite Contest where they compete against the other 49 states’ team winners. If selected as the Fan Favorite Award Winner, each team member would receive an all-expense paid trip (along with provision for one of their parents) to Orlando, Fla. in June to work with engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to develop the Future Folder App. Greenfield Junior High would also receive an additional $15,000 for its STEM program. The public may help by voting: text the word ‘FOLDER’ to 22333 before February 14. It is free to vote and you may only vote once per mobile device (standard text messaging rates will apply). Vote here: appchallenge.tsaweb.org.

Gilbert High School Girl Scout installs monofilament receptacles at urban lakes around the town

Kaitlyn M. Janssen, a junior at Gilbert High School, is just adding the finishing touches to a project that will qualify for a Girl Scout Gold Award. Janssen has installed monofilament receptacles in which to place unwanted fishing line along the lakes in Gilbert. She plans to do outreach to educate the community about their importance. The teen said that she choose the project because of her interest in the preservation and protection of wildlife. “I get so upset when people unintentionally destroy and or hurt animals, habitats and the environment. I have always enjoyed going to the Riparian Park in Gilbert, so when I found out this problem was so close to home I had a desire to help resolve the issue,” she said. Janssen said that she noticed the lack of disposable methods at the parks, hence the fishing line and trash laying on the ground. “The fishing line typically gets caught in the plants, stuck on an animal and sometimes ingested,” she said. “I also have memories of fishing with my father and I know others enjoy fishing as well, so this problem needs to be addressed for future fishermen-women so they can enjoy the habitat like others had before.” Janssen raised $2,500 for the project with help from Arizona Pipe Trades

Apprenticeship, which purchased and donated all PVC necessary to construct 30 monofilament receptacles. The organization also allowed her volunteers to construct the receptacles at its local apprenticeship facility in Phoenix. The receptacles are being mounted at the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, McQueen Park Activity Center, Discovery Park and Freestone Park. Carelessly disposed of monofilament fishing line may cause harm to the environment. Janssen shares the following reasons why it should be recycled: • Researchers estimate a monofilament fishing line takes 600 years to biodegrade. • Until then, species of birds, turtles and aquatic wildlife will get entangled, which will cause them to drown, starve or lose a limb within a stranglehold. • The animals can also eat the fishing line and become sick and die of starvation. This is because the fishing line makes their stomachs feel full. • They can damage boats if the line gets tangled in the motor. • Since fishing line doesn’t break down in a landfill, it isn’t a good idea to just throw it away. Animals can still pick up line in the landfills; therefore the line must be recycled.

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Spiritual Connections The Bridge Church 645 N Gilbert Rd., Suite 180 Gilbert 85234 480-294-7888 bridgechurchaz.org Services: 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sundays We exist to show the world who Jesus is, and we believe that when people get to know Jesus as He really is, their lives will change forever. Therefore, it is our passion to help people know Jesus throughout Gilbert, Metro Phoenix and the world. Central Christian Church—Gilbert 965 E. Germann Rd., Gilbert 85297 centralaz.com Services: 5:30 p.m. Saturdays; and 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Sundays While the Bible itself is the church’s official document of faith, the website lists a variety of statements that fundamentally define the church. Please visit the website for more information.

First United Methodist Church of Gilbert 331 S. Cooper Rd., Gilbert 85233 480-892-9166 • 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 Lawrence Memorial AME Zion Church 1141 E. Guadalupe Road Gilbert 85234 (Mailing address is 835 W. Warner Rd Suite 101 Gilbert, 85233) 480-772-3603 Services: Sunday Church Service at 10:15 a.m. and Bible Study on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. The Lawrence Memorial Church is a contemporary church. We are a multicultural church that is simply looking to reach the unreachable with love. Living Water United Methodist Fellowship Highland Park Elementary School 230 N Cole. Dr., Gilbert 85234 livingwaterum.org Services: 10 a.m. Sundays Living Water exists to bring people in to meet Christ, build people up to follow Christ and send people out to share Christ. Mission Community Church 4450 E. Elliot Rd., Gilbert 85234 480-545-4024 • 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. Redemption Gilbert 1820 W. Elliot Rd, Gilbert 85233 480-632-2220 gilbert.redemptionaz.com/about/ a-brief-overview/ 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.

Resurrection Episcopal Church Meets at Gilbert Community Center, 130 N. Oak St., Gilbert 85233 480-719-5343 resurrectiongilbert.org Services: 10 a.m. Sundays Resurrection officials say the congregation is a church you can believe in because you belong. This means it welcomes and embraces all people because God already has. Come for worship, fellowship and Bible study on Sundays and join the group on a spiritual journey to better understand God’s plan for our lives. San Tan Bible Church 1424 S. Promenade Lane, Gilbert 85296 Phone number not available. 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.

Sun Valley Community Church 456 E. Ray Rd., Gilbert 85296 480-632-8920, 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 326 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert 85234 480-892-2435, 2riverschurch.org Services: 6 p.m. Saturdays; and 10 a.m. and 12:30 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.

Please join us as we continue the Sundays at 10:00 am th, 2017, Starting January 8 New Location Community Bible Experience 645 N Gilbert Rd, Suite 180 please join us as we work through the Gilbert, AZ 85234 together as a church family, corner of Gilbert & Community Bible Experience together,(Southeast Guadalupe, south of Big Lots) through Sunday, March 5, 2017.

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

Gilbert Presbyterian Church 235 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert 85234 480-892-6753, azgpc.org Services: 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sundays Gilbert Presbyterian Church is called to be a Christ-centered covenant family nurtured by the Holy Spirit to worship God and to share God’s love.

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Melissa VanSlyke (from left) as Betty Jean, Rebecca Bryce as Cindy Lou, Jessie Jo Pauley as Suzy and Gina Kim as Missy perform in “The Marvelous Wonderettes” at Hale Centre Theatre.

Harken to the 1950s and ’60s with Hale’s ‘Marvelous Wonderettes’ The Marvelous Wonderettes, featuring toe-tapping songs from the 1950s and 1960s, is showing at Hale Centre Theatre in Gilbert through April 18. The smash off-Broadway hit takes viewers to 1958, when a so-called “girl group” is called on to perform at its high school prom after the lead singer of the boys glee club is caught smoking, a big nono at Springfield High School.

The Wonderettes perform classic favorites, including “Mr. Sandman,” “Lollipop,” “Wedding Bell Blues,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid,” “Sincerely,” “It’s My Party (and I’ll Cry if I Want To),” “Son of a Preacher Man,” and “RESPECT.” The Hale cast features Rebecca Bryce performing the role of Cindy Lou, Gina Kim as Missy, Jessie Jo Pauley as Suzy and Melissa Van Slyke singing the role of Betty Jean.

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Angeles for two years and in New York for more than a year. Hale presented Bean’s hilarious Andrews Brothers a year ago. Wonderettes plays through April 18 on Monday and Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 for children, $22 for students and $30 for adults. Hale Centre Theatre is at 50 W. Page Avenue in Gilbert’s Heritage District. For tickets, call 480-497-1181 or visit haletheatrearizona.com.

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Live the Good Life with upcoming rock legends in San Tan Valley The Good Life Festival in San Tan Valley will host three Grammy awardwinning rock legends: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald. The concerts, organized by the Trilogy Resort Community of Encanterra, are on Saturdays, March 4 and April 8. The Good Life Festival was launched at the resort community in 2010 and typically brings in legendary musical acts. Now in its seventh season, it attracts about 5,000 people of all ages who bask in the outdoor setting. This year’s features include specialty artisan shopping, wine and craft beer tasting and massage demonstrations. Food may be purchased from local vendors and food trucks parked in the premises. Encanterra is a 745-acre gated residential community in San Tan Valley that welcomes all ages. The resort community features architectural styles that pair Old World charm and authenticity with New World design and technology.

The Concerts: March 4: Lynyrd Skynyrd Lynyrd Skynyrd is best known worldwide for popularizing the Southern rock genre. The band gained recognition for its signature songs “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Free Bird,” and has a catalog of more than 60 albums, international sales beyond 30 million and stands as a cultural icon that appeals to multiple generations. April 8: Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald Michael McDonald is a singer, songwriter, keyboardist and record producer whose music career spans more than 40 years. He joined The Doobie Brothers in 1976 and remained an integral member until 1982, after which he released the first of eight solo albums. As a member of The Doobie Brothers, McDonald sang the lead vocals on some of the band’s bestknown songs, including “Real Love,” “Takin’ It to the Streets,” and “What a Fool Believes.” The acclaimed song, “What a Fool Believes,” became a No.1 single in the U.S. and earned McDonald and co-writer Kenny Loggins a 1980 Grammy Award for ‘Song of the Year.’ Kenny Loggins’ remarkable fourdecade-plus career has brought him from the top of the charts to the toast of the Grammys. He’s had smash hits on Hollywood’s favorite soundtracks, including Caddyshack’s “I’m Alright” and Top Gun’s “Danger Zone,” rocked

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Lynyrd Skynyrd is among the rock legends coming to the Good Life Festival March 4 in San Tan Valley.

Kenny Loggins will perform on April 8.

worldwide stages, and has transcended his sound across generations to a variety of genres. Loggins has 12 platinum albums, multiple awards and famed songs on almost all the Billboard charts.

Venue gates open at 2 p.m. each day. For details and to purchase tickets: thegoodlifefest.com or 480-677-8000. Singer/songwriter/keyboarder Michael McDonald has an April 8 date at the festival.

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ON STAGE “Is He Dead?,” Wednesday, Feb. 1 to Saturday, Feb. 11, HCT. Based on a Mark Twain story, this hilarious Broadway play sees a French artist fake his own death to increase the worth of his paintings. However, things get really crazy when he returns and pretends to be his own sister. Neil Sedaka, Friday, Feb. 3, MAC. He started as a teen pop sensation in the ’50s and only grew more popular as the decades passed. Now singer, songwriter, composer, pianist and author Neil Sedaka will bring that vast musical history to the Valley stage backed by the Phoenix Symphony. Chinese New Year Show, Saturday, Feb. 4, CCA. Eastern Art Academy presents a Chinese New Year show that offers traditional Chinese song and dance, instruments and martial arts demonstrations, plus some western offerings. Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar,” Saturday, Feb. 4, MAC. The Acting Company presents Shakespeare’s tragic tale of the famous Roman emperor, his rise to political power and his eventual betrayal by his closest friends. One Great Night of Folk Music, Sunday, Feb. 5, HCPA. For the 8th year running, three Arizona folk music acts join to present a night of great entertainment. This year the lineup will be Linda Bilque, Three-Legged Dog, and JC and Laney. “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” Mondays and Tuesdays, Feb. 6-April 18, HCT. Journey back to 1958 and follow four girls as they attend the Springfield High School prom. Learn about their lives through more than 30 hit songs from the ‘50s and ‘60s, including “Lollpop,” “Dream Lover” and “Lipstick on Your Collar.” A GENTRI Valentine, Saturday, Feb. 11, CCA. This unique “Cinematic Pop” group blends popular love songs and orchestra accompaniment to create a special Valentine’s concert.

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Rhythm of the Dance, Sunday, Feb. 12, CCA. Get swept off to Ireland at this presentation of contemporary and ancient Celtic music, song and dance. It features a live band, three tenors and 22 dancers. Swingsational, Sunday, Feb. 12, MAC. The Salt River Brass presents the music of the Big Band era, including the work of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller and Woody Herman. You won’t want to miss this swing extravaganza. Youth Symphony of the Southwest, Monday, Feb. 13, MAC. Join the youthoriented community ensemble for a free concert that presents Elgar’s “Concerto for Cello” and Berlioz’s “Roman Carnival Overture.” Valentine’s Date Concert: Jason Lyle Black, Tuesday, Feb. 14, HCPA. Known as “The Backwards Piano Man,” Jason Lyle Black garners millions of views on his YouTube videos, top spots on iTunes, and critical praise for his original work and arrangements of popular music. Navah Perlman, Thursday, Feb. 16, MAC. The daughter of world-famous violin virtuoso Itzahk Perlman, Navah Perlman brings her impressive musical background to the stage in a piano concert you won’t soon forget. “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” Wednesdays-Saturdays, Feb. 16-April 1, HCT. The beloved Broadway musical about a woman in the 1920s, who takes a job in an effort to marry the boss’s son, arrives with dazzling dance, hit songs and plenty of fun. WAR, Saturday, Feb. 18, CCA. Started in 1969, this band boasts more than 50 million albums sold. You might know their hits “Low Rider,” “Don’t Let No One Get You Down” and “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” They’ll play those and other favorites from their decades of hits. Shaolin Warriors: The Legend Continues, Tuesday, Feb. 21, MAC. More than 20 Kung Fu masters take the stage in this choreographed stage production that displays their amazing physical and mental discipline. You will be in awe of their martial-arts skills in handto-hand and weapon combat.

“Pump Boys and Dinettes,” Saturday, Feb. 25, CCA. Pause your journey at a little stop on Highway 57 with a pump station, a diner and plenty of fun country-style music and dance. Hear songs like “Drink’ Shoes,” “Farmer Tan,” and “The Night Dolly Parton Was Almost Mine.” The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, Sunday, Feb. 26, CCA. Although Glenn Miller’s life and music career was tragically cut short during World War II, his legacy and sound live on. Hear more than 40 Big Band and Swing hits, including “In The Mood” and “Chattanooga Choo Choo.” Experience Hendrix Tour, Tuesday, Feb. 28, MAC. A collection of amazing guitarists, including Billy Cox, Jonny Lang, Dweezil Zappa and Chris Layton. pay tribute to one of the greatest: Jimmy Hendrix. See why it’s called the “Guitar Event Of The Year.”

ONSTAGE VENUE INDEX CCA—Chandler Center for the Arts 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler Tickets: 480-782-2680, chandlercenter.org HCPA—Higley Center for the Performing Arts 4132 E. Pecos Rd., Gilbert Tickets: 480-279-7194, higleycenter.org HCT—Hale Centre Theatre 50 West Page Ave., Gilbert Tickets: 480-497-1181, www. haletheatrearizona.com MAC—Mesa Arts Center One E. Main St., Mesa Tickets: 480-644-6500, mesaartscenter.com SCPA—Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale Tickets: 480-499-8587, scottsdaleperformingarts.org

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The oldest battle in the Valley: East side vs. west side BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ

Let us speak openly and honestly for a minute about a time-honored Valley conflict, one that stirs 5 million residents’ deepest emotions. It’s a fight not often discussed and yet we all have our preferences. I’m talking about Ahwatukee and the East Valley vs. West Valley. I’m talking about the suburban comforts of Ahwatukee, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler and Gilbert versus the “we built this 11 minutes ago” feeling of Buckeye, Goodyear, El Mirage and Tolleson. I’m talking about that horrific moment when you, dweller of points east, realize you must sojourn beyond Central Avenue in Phoenix and into the hinterlands—the avenues!—to what feels like the outskirts of Los Angeles. I’m talking about the journey I made recently to a golf course in Verrado to play 18 holes with some buddies. The only thing longer than my round full of badly aimed 6-irons and ill-judged putts? The amount of time it took to drive there and back. This wasn’t a “stuck in traffic on I-10” thing, incidentally. This was a “did you know Verrado is from the Latin word meaning, ‘So far you need to pack a lunch?’” thing. Along the way, there was plenty of time to muse about why we choose the east side as opposed to the west side. My working hypothesis, based on 21 years living here? East siders seem to prefer the known and the solid, the name brand over the “next new thing.” West siders seem to like bang for their buck, more square feet for fewer dollars, and the appeal of getting in on the ground floor of a growing movement. Yes, these are gross generalizations. Yes, I realize the East Valley has new homes going up all the time. And yes, I realize the west side has older, established neighborhoods like Arrowhead Ranch. Again, it’s just a theory. And yet it has some statistical backing in the form of a study released recently by the finance website Wallethub. They ranked 515 American cities based on “14 key indicators of rapid economic growth.” The fastest-growing city in Arizona and the fifth-fastest-growing city in all America? Surprise. I assume the city’s name sprung from the feeling the original settlers got when they caravanned out there and realized Surprise is so far northwest, Lewis and Clark may have discovered the place. I mean, we’re talking out past Sun City, to a land where people use golf

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carts not as the Good Lord intended—to carry two angry adults and a cooler full of cold beer—but as a form of public transportation. My buddy, Barrett, a confirmed west sider who recently abandoned life in Surprise for the relative civilization of living near 59th Avenue, for the last five years of our friendship began every phone conversation by saying, “Hey, hang on a sec,” followed by profane screaming at a fellow driver. His explanation: “Yeah, I’m stuck in traffic again. Why can no one out here &%$#ing merge properly? Is that too much to ask, to merge? Just merge, people!” We who prefer the east side seem unwilling to suffer such aggravation on a daily basis. Generally speaking, Team East Valley members live closer to the region’s center and seem less apt to head to downtown Phoenix for anything but a sporting event or concert. The East Valley has more welldeveloped amenities, a more mature freeway system and, to this observer, communities that feel more like communities. Still, the study says more folks are moving to Surprise than ever before. My thought? Horace Greeley, the guy who said “Go west, young man,” never killed two hours driving out to 200-somethingth avenue and back. – David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Reach him at david@ leibowitzsolo.com.

February 2017

The Power of Girl Scout Cookies BY TAMARA WOODBURY

Soon our 26,000 Girl Scouts will be ringing your doorbells and standing outside groceries stores asking you to buy a box of cookies. Many welcome the arrival of this oncea-year treat and buy enough cookies to last them a year. Others remember their New Year’s resolutions and pass the cookies by. Let me tell you about the power of Girl Scout cookies. So many adult women have told me how selling Girl Scout cookies in their youth impacted their life. Some girls learned they liked selling and later went on to successful careers in sales. Some girls learned they liked math by adding up their cookie sales and went into accounting. Some girls overcame their shyness and discovered they loved talking to people. They went on to jobs ranging from politics to social work. When you buy a box of Girl Scout cookies you are actually investing in the future of the girl standing in front of you. You are helping her learn important lessons like goal setting, money management and business ethics. And you are helping her discover her innate talents and preferences. That box of cookies not only benefits that particular girl, but supports all the Girl Scouts in Arizona. Proceeds from the sale stay in our state and support the girl, her troop, the adult volunteers and the programs and camps available to her. So when a Girl Scout asks you to buy a box of cookies, please consider doing so. And ask her about the part of cookie sales she likes best, about her goals, and what her troop plans to do with the money they earn. That $5 box of cookies is helping develop girls of courage, confidence and character. Your purchase is helping a girl lead and

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succeed. That’s priceless! And if your diet doesn’t include cookies, you can still buy a box or two. Just tell the Girl Scout you’d like to donate them and we’ll see they go to our troops overseas, to our local food banks and to other important agencies in our community. Remember, your Girl Scout cookie purchase is truly an investment in girls’ future and the future of our country. Tamara Woodbury is CEO of Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council.

February 2017

Priorities for 2017 include better financial management, workforce development and smart justice initiatives

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BY DENNY BARNEY

As we usher in 2017, there are a lot of new faces in Maricopa County. A different sheriff. A new recorder, treasurer and superintendent of schools. A total makeover of the Board of Supervisors in just five years, culminating with the swearing-in of Supervisor Bill Gates earlier this month. We recognize change as a challenge, but also, as an opportunity. In my first run as chairman, we invited the elected officials to come together and talk about a shared vision and common goals for the county. Believe it or not, that had never happened before. As a result, we made progress in the areas of regulatory reform, workplace development and transparency in the budget. We also introduced a zero-based approach to budgeting that protects your money. This year, I have the honor of again serving as chairman. Here are a few of my priorities: BUDGET: The county is a subdivision of the state and we walk a tightrope to manage those mandates while making sure we can be fiscally conservative and financially prudent in everything that we do. Managing your tax dollars is our No. 1 responsibility and we take it very seriously. We will continue to focus on improving our budget processes and managing the fiscal side of the house. There will be a continued transparency. REGULATION: There will always be natural friction between those that are given the authority to regulate and those that are regulated. We will continue to enhance the way we handle the authority, so that families can thrive and businesses can succeed. CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Every year we have more than 100,000 people come through the doors of our jails. Of those in custody, more than 50 percent will be back in our jails in 12 months or less. We will continue to explore evidence-based, smart justice initiatives and best practices to limit the number of people returning to jail. We are excited about the repurposing of the Madison Street Jail in downtown Phoenix into a unique space for the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. Design is already under way and we anticipate it will be completed in spring of 2019. Currently, the County Attorney’s Office is spread across multiple buildings and the new facility will allow them to be under one roof near the courts. This

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will make it easier for them to administer justice fairly and effectively. EMPLOYEES: Our 13,000 dedicated employees are the most valuable asset we have. So we want to invest in them with workforce development opportunities, including a new internal training system. Better, happier employees become better, more effective public servants. WEBSITE: Maricopa County is launching a new website in February. It will be more user-friendly, making it easier than ever for you to do business with county departments. We have also enhanced our Open Government portion of the website, allowing you to find documents and information more easily. DIAMONDBACKS: We have our work cut out for us with recent events surrounding Chase Field. The Diamondbacks are a great asset to the downtown community, the county and the state and we want them to keep playing at Chase Field through the end of the original term. It’s best for the community. It’s best for the taxpayers’ investment. We believe it’s also best for the Diamondbacks. As you can see, there’s a lot to celebrate and a lot more work to do at Maricopa County. I thank you for the opportunity to start another term as your county supervisor. I will work hard to make 2017 a productive year for Maricopa County. Gilbert resident Denny Barney is chair of Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.

Flu vaccines can help save lives in more ways than one BY PAUL FRIEDMAN

With cooler temperatures making their way to Arizona, winter has finally arrived. Many of us have committed to New Year’s resolutions that include staying healthy and physically fit, so one thing we don’t want to start off 2017 with is the flu virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, influenza viruses have begun to surge in recent weeks with a handful of states experiencing regional activity. The CDC’s Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report shows Arizona has localized activity to date; however, influenza outbreaks are expected to increase in the coming weeks. Additionally, the Walgreens Flu Index, which is compiled using retail prescription data for antiviral medications used to treat influenza across Walgreens locations nationwide, shows that flu activity in the neighboring state of Nevada is elevated. The flu shot is the best protection you can get against influenza virus. To help avoid the transmission to yourself and others, the CDC recommends that everyone over the age of six months gets the shot, especially children under 4, adults over 50 and pregnant women. According to pharmacists, it takes about two weeks after vaccination for protection to set in, so now is the time to get the shot. Before getting vaccinated, it is important to talk with your doctor or pharmacist and choose the right vaccination for you and your loved ones. The following types of flu shots are recommendations for the 2016/2017 season: Trivalent (3-strain): Protects from the three most common flu strains. Recommended for anyone 6 months and older. Quadrivalent (4-strain): Protects against

three of the most common flu strains plus one additional strain. Recommended for anyone 6 months and older. High-Dose: Designed to deliver a stronger immune response. Recommended for anyone 65 years and older. Preservative-free: Does not contain any traces of thimerosal/mercury. Recommended for pregnant women and those allergic to mercury. At Walgreens, getting a flu shot could mean saving someone’s life – and not just your own. Walgreens’ Get a Shot. Give a Shot. campaign has provided more than 15 million life-saving vaccines over the past three years. For every flu shot administered at Walgreens pharmacy, Walgreens donates a polio or measles vaccine to a child in need in a developing country. By working with the UN Foundation’s Shot@Life campaign, Walgreens is increasing the number of people vaccinated against preventable diseases in underserved communities around the world. If you haven’t gotten your flu shot yet, there’s no better time to do it. With walkin appointments available at pharmacies throughout metro Phoenix, getting one is easily accessible and convenient — making it simple to just stop in whenever it’s convenient for you. Better yet, flu shots are covered under most insurance plans. I am proud to work for a pharmacy that cares for people in my community and abroad. I have the ability to do my part every day to improve immunization rates here in Arizona and around the globe. Paul Friedman is a Walgreens pharmacist in Gilbert.

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HOME IS WHERE THE

Elliot Groves Discovery in Gilbert

This charming community is located in Morrison Ranch - known for its green grass, white picket

ELLIOT GROVES AT M O R R I S O N R A N C H

fencing, and rural charm. Residents will enjoy green belts, volley ball and basketball courts,

From the upper $200s

tot-lots and more. Plus easy access to nearby shopping and entertainment at Morrison Town

1,574 to 3,093 sq. ft.

Center and San Tan Village. Visit today and discover what Elliot Groves has to offer.

Up to 5 bedrooms Up to 3.5 bathrooms

Sales Center | 4329 E. Morrison Ranch Pkwy | Open daily 10 to 6 pm; Fri 1 to 6 pm

Call 480-459-4316 for more information or visit taylormorrison.com/phoenix All community and home information (including, but not limited to current and future views from any property, prices, availability, incentives, floor plans, site plans, features, standards and options, assessments and fees, planned amenities, programs, conceptual artists’ renderings and community development plans) is not guaranteed and remains subject to change or delay without notice. Images do not reflect a racial, age or ethnic preference. Prices may not include lot premiums, options and upgrades. Maps and plans are not to scale and all dimensions are approximate. Photos and descriptions of any planned improvements, features or amenities may not be an actual representation and are for illustration purposes only that remain subject to change and which are under no obligation to be completed. No binding offer to sell or lease may be made or accepted prior to the issuance of the final AZ Subdivision Public Report for the Community. A public report is available at the AZ Real Estate Department’s website. Not an offer to sell or lease where prohibited or otherwise restricted by law. Please see a Community Sales Manager for details or visit www.taylormorrison.com for additional disclaimers. Taylor Morrison/Arizona, Inc., ROC # 179178B. © January 2017, TM Homes of Arizona, Inc., AZ DRE # CO535669000. All rights reserved.

Up to 3-car garage