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hen Phoenix Children’s Hospital opens its multi-specialty outpatient clinic in January in Gilbert, it will bring much-needed behavioral health care to children and teens. The East Valley — like the rest of the country — is seeing skyrocketing mental health diagnoses among children and adolescents in emergency departments. The problem is exacerbated by a shortage of professionals to deal with them — adding to the anxiety of parents who try to help their children. ER visits “for kids who come in for complaints of suicide and behavioral problems

in the past 10 years continue to increase,” said Dr. Randall Ricardi, chief of Psychiatry at Phoenix Children’s. “Partly, (population) growth is a driver and also I think better recognition of disorders in kids and adolescents and as a result more people come forward for care,” he added. The need can be seen in the number of pediatric patients who attempted suicide — and the rising number who complete it. In the East Valley alone, 35 teens — some as young as 13 — have taken their lives in the last two years. In 2008, two pediatric patients were brought to Phoenix Children’s emergency department for attempted suicide. In 2016, that number reached 497, according to hos-

pital data. And in 2008, Phoenix Children’s registered 64 pediatric patients in its emergency department with suicidal thoughts. By 2016, that number jumped to 553 patients. Overall, an estimated 17.1 million U.S. children are affected by a psychiatric disorder, making mental health ailments among the most common pediatric illnesses, according to a 2018 study by Children’s National Health System in Washington, D.C. Roughly 2 to 5 percent of all emergency department visits in the nation by children are related to mental health concerns. That underscores the importance of improving access to outpatient mental health

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he town has rallied around four Gilbert children whose parents remained in jail last week after their father was accused of molesting multiple young girls and their mother accused of not reporting it. George Little, 46, faced a July 30 arraignment and Leslie Little, 46, faced a July 29 preliminary hearing. “I’ve known the mom for over 20 years,” said Bobbie Church. “I have no plans to visit Leslie. My goal is to make sure I clean up the mess and take care of the children. That is my goal. I’ve known these people so long. I know all these children.” Church said the four girls — ages 2, 4, 13 and 17 — are being

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cared for by two older sisters who lived near the family home. Because the two caregivers work and go to school, Church reached out via social media to the community for help. “Various people wanted to donate pull-ups, some have clothes,” she said. “The two oldest ones are getting ready to start high school and junior high and kind of need school supplies. I’m trying to pull it together and make sure they are comfortable.” Some of those who responded to her call for help included attorney Josh Turner. “My law firm will donate ($)200 worth of supplies/grocers,” he wrote. “I can get gift cards or whatever is easier.” Amanda Fitzgerald volunteered diapers and toys while baker Stephanie Paige said she wanted to donate a cake for each of their birthdays. Church also was able to start a meal train, where people take turns to cook meals for the family. Church said she will act as a filter, taking the donations and bringing it to the family. “They are adjusting,” she said of the four young girls. “I had them yesterday. The children are very happy. They are tight as a family.” She said the two youngest girls are adopted but all the sisters are close with one another. She said the older siblings would eat Sunday dinners with the family and went on outings together. “I think the parents did something right in that way — by making a nice family community so if anything happened, they have each other to fall back on,” Church said. The two youngest were told “mom and dad are on business,” Church said. “They are fine with that.” She was, however, worried about the two older girls when they start school. She said the two oldest have appointments to see a therapist. “Kids can be mean,” she said. “It’s going to be hard but parents need to understand and teach their children it’s not these kids’ fault. I suspect there is going to be some stuff going on with the other kids.” Church said it’s undetermined how long the four children will stay with their older sisters or if they will be able to see their mother. “There won’t be any visitation until the court sets that,” she said. “I don’t see that as any time soon.” The family became the focus of media attention with the arrest of George Little on July 11 at his workplace, Northrup Grumman, where’s he’s worked for 21

George Little, 46, and his wife Leslie Little, both of Gilbert, are facing charges. He's accused of molesting ﬁve young girls, at least one when she was 3. She's accused of failing to report allegations of molestation made by some of the victims. (Special to GSN)

years, according to court records. George Little was seemingly an upright pillar of the community — a foster parent and a youth group volunteer at his church and with the Girls Scouts. His façade unraveled in May when a family friend of his reported to Gilbert Police her now 13-year-old daughter allegedly was molested by “George Little and had knowledge that George Little molested another 13-year-old-female,” court records said. The woman’s daughter disclosed she had two “nightmares” in which the suspect molested her, with the first nightmare occurring when she was 6. During the course of the police investigation, a total of five young girls have been discovered. “No more victims have been identified,” department spokesman Sgt. Bill Balafas said last week. “No additional victims have been identified or have come forward.” The second victim, who is now 13, reported four incidents of sexual abuse by George Little, which started when she was 5 or 6 years old at his home, police said. A third victim, who is now 12, disclosed two incidents of sexual abuse by the suspect, with the first incident in George Little’s camping trailer in Prescott. The second incident occurred in George Little’s home while he was wearing a T-shirt that read “World’s Best Dad,” according to court documents. The fourth victim was reported by her mother. The girl, who is now 6, disclosed she was molested by the suspect when she was 3. The fifth victim, who is now 7, reported the suspect molested her twice at his home between December 2018 and June 2019. Little was indicted by a grand jury July 23 on 17 charges involving sexual con-

duct with a minor, indecent exposure, molestation of a child and public sexual indecency. His bail was set at $75,000. Little, who was earning a monthly net income of $10,000, has hired a criminal defense attorney. Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine confirmed George Little was a registered adult volunteer in the 2015-16 membership year and passed its national background check at the time, according to spokeswoman Susan de Queljoe. Leslie Little also was a registered and background-checked troop leader, who led Troop 1971 for a few years until it disbanded at the end of the 2015 membership year, de Queljoe said. “She led the troop with two other adults and her husband,” she said. “Neither he nor his wife have been registered volunteers since then. This is a very disturbing story and our hearts ache for the children and their families who are involved.” She added the organization has no information on “who the victims of the abuse might be.” Vineyard Community Church in Gilbert issued a statement expressing shock and sadness over the allegations involving the Littles. “Our hearts are particularly broken for the children involved and our focus is to support them during this horrific time,” the statement read. “We are cooperating with the investigation and have appropriately communicated with our members.” Attorney Julie Pace, representing the church, said none of the victims involved were members of the church that were not under the care of the Littles. The couple were foster parents from May 18, 2016 to July 17, 2019, accord-

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the couple arguing about George Little touching the victim, police said. A now-8-year-old child witness confirmed the argument. After the 7-year-old disclosed the abuse to Leslie Little, the victim was again molested by George Little, police said. Leslie Little walked into a room and witnessed the second incident and threatened to call police but never did, according to the victim. Instead, Leslie Little allowed her husband to remain in contact with the victim and had even asked the victim to spy on George Little and report if he was touching other children, according to court documents. The victim subsequently witnessed George Little molesting two girls and reported it to Leslie Little, who failed to report it, police said. Victim No. 4, the 6-year-old, told police she previously disclosed to Leslie Little that George Little molested her, police said. All three victims who disclosed their abuse to Leslie Little were at the time under her care. Police said Leslie Little confirmed she was educated on the mandated reporting law three years ago but did not think it applied to victim No. 1 and “did not think to initiate a police investigation at that time because the victim eventually recanted,” court documents said.

Leslie Little also denied having prior knowledge of her husband molesting the three victims who told police they had disclosed their abuse to her. She told police she was unaware of the abuse until her husband was arrested. When confronted with statements from the two latter victims who said they disclosed their abuse to her and that of the witness, Leslie Little called them “liars,” police said. During Leslie Little’s initial court appearance on July 19, where a judge was considering if she should remain in jail or receive bail, she told the judge she was not a flight risk. “I have been a law-abiding citizen, a positive contributing member to society,” Leslie Little told the judge. “I’ve adopted children out of foster care. “I’ve been a Girl Scouts leader and I’ve been a church member for many, many years, volunteering with children there. If I need to not do any of that in order to be released,” she told the court, “I am willing to do that. “I’ve always supported many charities, including Wounded Vets so I feel that should account for something. All the positive things I’ve done and my history.” She noted her degree in criminal justice and her former job working in a juvenile prison. She received an associate’s degree in criminal justice/ law enforcement administration from University of Phoenix, according to her

LinkedIn account. She worked for two years as a youth corrections officer at the Arizona State Department of Juvenile Corrections. Her last job was that of a sales associate at an arts and crafts store in 2011. She also told the judge she was not working because she was a foster parent and that her husband was her sole financial support. Court records showed she filed for divorce on June 24. “I’ve lost the sole support of my family,” she said. “I’ve had my children taken away from me. I’m in the process of selling my home. I’m barely keeping it together. I’m trying very hard to do the right thing. I’m working to rebuild my life. I never intentionally harmed or hurt anybody.” The judge set her bail at $25,000, although the prosecutor asked for $55,000. Little also was assigned a public defender. One of the court’s condition — should she make bail — is that she stay away from any place with children under the age of 18. As of last week, she was in custody at Estrella Jail, facing 11 counts for failure to report and child abuse.

switched to a new school as boundaries were changed in order to move students currently in overcrowded schools into less crowded campuses. The Val Vista Lakes neighborhood was most vocal against the change with many parents wanting to keep their children at Highland High instead of moving them to Gilbert High. Under the state’s open enrollment policy, Val Vista Lakes students can continue to attend Highland but the district is only providing buses for them this school year. After that, the students would need to find their own ride. Over the summer, the district launched new websites and a parent communication system, according to district spokeswoman Dawn Antestenis. New this year are mandatory financial literacy courses in all high schools. But, that requirement — passed by the Legislature earlier this year — won’t affect Gilbert Public Schools, which has already incorporated that into its cur-

riculum, Antestenis said. “As part of the social studies pathway, the Gilbert Public School’s economics course is already a graduation requirement and includes these topics,” she said. “With the newly adopted Arizona History and Social Science Standards, this course will specifically have financial literacy and personal finance management components,” she explained. The district also has its eyes on the students’ safety. It is piloting two different visitor management systems this year — one at Canyon Rim Elementary and one at Spectrum Elementary, according to Antestenis. The systems register, track and manage school visitors who must show a government-issued ID. The district also is testing at Gilbert High School, the HALO Smart Sensor, which detects vaping. Antestenis said, the district has updated its emergency operations plan and is

working on site-specific plans as well. All district high schools except for Gilbert Classical Academy will continue to have one school resource officer on site while a revolving SRO will be on duty for the junior high campuses. Although a new law requiring teachers in grades six through 12 to receive training so they can recognize warning signs of suicidal behavior won’t go into effect until 2020, the district is prepared, according to Antestenis. “Our social workers, counselors and psychologists work together with our teachers, at all of our school sites to provide mental health support services and social emotional support to our students,” she said. This November, GPS is asking voters to approve a 15-percent budget override for more social workers, mental health counselors and classroom upgrades. Sharing space on the Nov. 5 ballot is a $100 million bond to pay for projects such as a new security cameras.

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ilbert Public Schools students returning to class Thursday, Aug. 1, will see some changes as new bell schedules take effect and some find themselves assigned to different campuses. Earlier this year, the GPS Governing Board revised start-and-end times and shifted school boundaries. For years, the district’s 40 campuses operated under nine different start-andend times, which a consultant found inefficient and costly. For example, the five junior high campuses had three different bell times. Now they all have the same schedule that has them starting classes later than in previous years. All high school students also will start and end classes the same time and all elementary school students have the same schedule. Additionally, some students have been

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Eastmark High opens doors with innovation in mind BY BRITTANY BOWYER GSN Contirbutor

ueen Creek Unified School District last week opened its second high school — a hightech building located in Mesa’s fastgrowing community of Eastmark. Eastmark High School sits on 68 acres near the intersection of Ray and Ellsworth roads and is one of two new schools Queen Creek has opened in the city. The other, an elementary school, opened in Cadence at Gateway, another rapidly growing community. Close to 715 students from seventh to 10th grades enrolled this year at Eastmark High — well-above the previously projected enrollment of 627, according to the school’s principal, Paul Gagnon. The school will grow to accommodate students up to 12th grade, with the seventh and eighth graders in a separate building, over the next two years. Gagnon has been deeply involved in getting Eastmark ready for its debut. The district assigned him early last year to Eastmark after serving for two years as principal of Queen Creek High

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School. He has been interviewing prospective staff, picking out furniture and creating the school’s mission statement — and already has made an impact on molding the culture and academic atmosphere of Eastmark. “We’re really challenging all to develop the skills of innovation, collaboration and respect,” said Gagnon. “Those are kind of the key talking points I’ve really gleamed from our mission statement and vision statement process. Those three things are

outcomes we want to be judged by.” Innovation can be found in every room at the school. Each classroom is equipped with a Smartboard and students will be issued a Google Chromebook laptop to complete assignments and access course materials. Lessons and classroom activities will take a new approach, straying from the old “stand and deliver” method. “The old way of teaching and learning is not engaging and exciting for students,” Gagnon said. Gagnon said the technology will help students become more engaged. Besides that high-tech approach to learning, he said, it’s also important to know when pen-and-paper techniques work best. The campus also promotes face-toface communication among students. “That’s something that our industry partners have talked about frequently — that kids really struggle with the ability to work together as a team and to communicate,” Gagnon said. “We want the kids to be put in situ-

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medical education. Training pediatricians to do the work of mental health professionals, however, may not be a long-term solution. It takes longer for pediatricians to deal with a case involving mental health than treating a kid with an ear infection or strep throat, Winterland said. “The amount of time spent, 45 minutes to an hour to discuss all the issues, I can’t do that in the middle of the morning or middle of the afternoon or I’ll get behind,” she said. “There’s a certain amount of spots allowed for these in our practice.”

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resources and expanding capacity in emergency departments, according to the study.

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Phoenix Children’s has already taken steps to address the crisis. At its main campus in Phoenix, a Bridge Clinic opened almost 1.5 years ago. “The idea behind the Bridge Clinic is to take the kids seen in ED and don’t require in-patient care but can’t wait the weeks or months to get a psychiatry appointment and we bring them to Bridge for 60 days,” Ricardi said. “While they are waiting for a psychiatry appointment for longer care, we stabilize them by seeing them more frequently and starting either medication or therapy,” he added, noting the program would “transition them long-term to a psychiatrist or a therapist.” Approximately 420 patients came for help at the Bridge Clinic last year, according to Ricardi. The program is being expanded to the East Valley at the multi-specialty building on the Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center’s campus. Until that building opens and to meet an ongoing shortage of mental health providers, Ricardi is spearheading a program that he hopes to launch in early fall to train pediatricians on how to handle routine behavioral issues with their patients. “We’re going to invite interested pediatrician practices to participate in a year-long faculty learning community, where we teach about identifying, treating and managing attention deficit disorder, depression and anxiety,” Ricardi said. “The pediatrician can be a valuable resource, and collaborating with a psychiatrist, in managing the increase number of kids with behavioral health needs,” he explained, noting: “Some of them are managing patients in their practice. This is a more formalized way to help train them further.” The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry last year released a report showing a severe national shortage of child and adolescent psychiatrists.

Shortage still dire

While nearly 1 in 5 U.S. children have a mental, emotional or behavioral disorder in a given year, only about 20 percent of children with disorders see a specialized mental health care provider, it said. The country has approximately 8,000

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Dr. Randall Ricardi, chief of psychiatry at Phoenix Children's Hospital, sees a growing number of children and teens in need of psychiatric care at a time and not enough professionals to help them. (Pablo Robles/GSN Staff Photographer)

practicing child and adolescent psychiatrists with a median of 11 per 100,000 children, the academy reported. East Valley pediatrician Darcey Winterland knows first-hand the value of such a training program. “I’m seeing more and more mental health issues every year,” said Winterland, who’s been in private practice for 12 years. “And I’m seeing kids at an earlier and earlier age. I think this is something we scratch our heads about,” she added. Winterland was at loss for why the nationwide increase in youths experiencing mental health issues. “There’s lot of discussion among pediatricians and the mental health community on the role of social media on kids and what impact that has — specifically like Instagram and Snapchat and what role they play related to anxiety and depression,” she said, noting: “It’s a prevalent issue for adolescent girls in particular - the constant need to know if someone liked what they did.” According to research published this year by the American Psychological Association, certain types of mental disorders have risen significantly among kids. “Cultural trends in the last 10 years may have had a larger effect on mood disorders and suicide-related outcomes among younger generations compared with older generations,” the association said. The lead researcher suspected the trend could be partially due to increased use of electronic communication and digital media. The researcher noted that older adults’ social lives are more stable and

might have changed less than teens’ social lives have in the last 10 years.

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Until there are enough mental health professionals to address the growing caseload, continual strain will be seen in emergency departments and pediatrician offices, experts fear. The average wait time for families to see a psychiatrist is three to four months. The waiting lists for a mental health therapist and psychologist are no better and can stretch up to three months, forcing parents to bring their kids to pediatricians, according to Winterland. Also, for some families, she said, it’s a cheaper option to bring their children to a pediatrician than a specialist. A majority of the nearly 20 physicians, including Winterland, at Mesa Pediatrics’ four offices handle mental health concerns to some degree with their young patients, according to the doctor. “I take care of a variety of ADHD, anxiety and depression" cases, she said. “I feel comfortable handling straightforward cases of anxiety and depression.” But in more severe cases, including bipolar or multiple mental disorders, a psychiatrist is needed to determine appropriate medication, she said. Winterland said that during her residency she was not trained to deal with behavioral and mental health issues. As recently as 2013, 65 percent of pediatricians surveyed by the American Academy of Pediatrics indicated they lacked training in recognizing and treating mental health problems. Winterland said doctors are responding to the crisis by taking continuing

And, because the practice is booked weeks in advance, families needing immediate help for their children turn to the emergency room instead. “Most kids don’t get presented to us until the parents view it as an emergency situation and they can’t get them in because of the wait time,” Winterland said. “A lot of these kids end up in the ER.” She said her husband, Dr. Blake Bulloch, division chief of the Pediatric Emergency Department at Phoenix Children’s, sees six kids a day on average waiting to be admitted to a mental health facility because they’ve been deemed unsafe to go home. Winterland also sees the cost of mental health care as a stumbling block for families. Cost, insurance coverage and the time and effort involved make it hard for parents, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “A lot of families can’t afford to pay the $150 to $300 for the initial visit and the $100 to $150 for subsequent visits for therapy,” Winterland said. “It’s a pretty pricey endeavor for these families, especially those without insurance and even if they have insurance, it provides only for three visits. “We just don’t have enough providers to provide care and lots of providers don’t accept insurance. In my experience (families) try to sacrifice in other places to pay for it or go without therapy if it’s hard to see a psychiatrist or psychologist,” she said, adding: “Unfortunately, there’s not enough emphasis placed on mental health.”

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hen the multi-specialty ambulatory building opens in Gilbert, it will include a psychiatrist, psychologist and two therapists. In anticipation of the opening, Dr. Randall Ricardi is having his psychiatrists do additional training in infant psychiatry. They would work with moms and dads during pregnancy and follow the baby from birth to 5 years old and at that point work with the entire family. Ricardi said they will work with highrisk pregnancies such as those involving a genetic disorder with the baby or there is stress or depression in the family unit, which can affect a baby’s mental health. The department also recently started a two-year fellowship program to train participants in child and adolescent psychiatry. Two fellows recently started in

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the program, Ricardi said. “Other things we do is we offer various clinical trials with research medication,” he said. “I think for some people who are looking for alternatives when other things maybe not work for them, there is a research project that might meet their needs, which kind of sets Phoenix Children’s Hospital apart from other hospitals.” Services also will include endocrinology, otolaryngology, gastroenterology, general surgery, adolescent gynecology, hematology / oncology (available beginning in march 2021), orthopedics, neurology and behavioral health. The building opens in January on the Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center’s campus, 3555 S. Val Vista Drive, Gilbert. Scheduling will open in mid-September. To make an appointment, call 602933-KIDS and request the specialty.

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ations, whether it’s their career path academy class, or an AP class, or even just their regular English 9. We want them to collaborate,” he added. Gagnon said respect is the most important aspect of the school’s mission statement. “I think respect is in short supply, and the ability to have conversations and to disagree respectfully is something out kids need to be taught,” Gagnon said. Eastmark aims to provide students with opportunities to thrive in the future. District officials have implemented a “Career Interest Inventory,” a mix of questions about interests and personality traits. Students take the test in middle school to see what jobs they may like, or would possibly excel at based on their results. They take it again their freshman year before meeting with counselors to discuss results and choose electives. Students interested in the business and leadership tract can enroll in the marketing program or NJROTC. The fine arts and media tract offers a wide variety of courses, such as digital photography, graphic design, film and TV. Sports medicine and a CNA program is available for students interested in a healthcare profession. In the STEM program, students who excel at math and science can take courses in engineering, computer science — or a coding class offered through a partnership with Apple. Gagnon wants to use to those business partnerships to create a solid foundation for students. “One of the big things I think we are

sometimes guilty of is only asking people for donations,” Gagnon said. “We don’t tap into the expertise that they have in their profession, whatever that may be. “We have a retirement community here in Eastmark and we absolutely want people from that community to share with our kids what it is that they did before they had retired.” The school has established a presence in the community to get people involved. The public was asked to submit ideas for the mascot, and the finalists were selected by school and district officials. Members of the community then voted for the popular option. They chose the Firebirds, paying homage to the fact that the school, like much of Eastmark, is built on the old

GM proving grounds, which manufactured the popular Pontiac Firebird. Different models of the Firebird throughout the years can be seen worked into the background of the design on the cafeteria walls along with the school’s color scheme of teal, copper and black. “We wanted to have students know where this came from and the whole concept of the Firebird,” Gagnon said. Community involvement has also been essential to grow the athletics programs. Before the school even had a gym or equipment, head basketball coach Shawn Lynch was out working with young basketball players in the area, cultivating a relationship early on. Lynch found facilities within the Queen Creek area and ran skills camp

sessions in the spring and summer for students from elementary school to 10th grade. Head football coach Andrew “Scooter” Molander, widely regarded as one of the state’s best coaches from his time at Brophy Prep in Phoenix, said parents are a huge part of the community. “I want to make sure that we are involving the parents, in some fashion, after the game when it’s appropriate,” Molander said. “When you get to start your own football program from ground zero, you get to set the expectations, the standards within the Firebird community and the Firebird way.” It’s a sentiment that’s echoed by Lynch. “It’s a blank slate. It’s a program you can build from the ground up in a great community, a great area,” Lynch said. “We can build it in terms of the philosophy that I have for basketball, for leadership, for student athletes, but then you can merge it into the philosophy of the school.” Both coaches recognized the value of teaching student athletes what it means to be a team player and good person. “Think of others first. Leave places better than you find them. Pick up trash. Look to find work,” Molander said. “When we are taking equipment out, help somebody.” Lynch said his main focus is to help his student athletes grow character and learn what it means to make a commitment, adding that there will be community service opportunities for his team to show them that there’s more to life than a score. Eastmark will not be placed in one of the state’s six conferences this fall, giving Lynch and Molander options when creating schedules.

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in their homes versus a national average of 12 years and two months. Only 2.8 percent of homes have decreased in value, the study said, as opposed to 18.8 percent nationwide. Homes stay on the market an average 64 days in Gilbert, Smart Asset said, as opposed to 82 days nationwide. And Gilbert homeowners devote 21.1 percent of their annual household income toward their home — from mortgage and insurance to maintenance costs. That compared favorably to an average 21.1 percent of annual income that homeowners nationwide pay toward owning their house.

Eastmark High principal Paul Gagnon said the school will provide innovative learning techniques through technology, as well as offer special career programs for students. (Brittany Bowyer/Tribune Contributor)

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ix new principals are taking the helm in the Gilbert Public Schools district. Here’s the rundown:

Joseph Lopat - Cayon Rim Elementary Before taking his new position, Lopat served as the assistant principal at both Greenfield Junior High and Greenfield Elementary schools. He was a junior high teacher in Gilbert Public Schools before becoming an administrator. “Canyon Rim’s mission statement is Care, Respect and Empower,” a district spokeswoman said, adding that the staff “is dedicated to building relationships with students and being a positive influence for all students on campus.” Canyon Rim has maintained a consistent “A” rating recognized by the Arizona State Board of Education. DJ Spetz - Desert Ridge High Spetz comes to Gilbert Public Schools from Mesa Unified School District. He said he looks forward to building relationships with Desert Ridge High

School students and families to ensure that all students have a positive high school experience. “Desert Ridge fosters responsible and productive citizens by promoting academic excellence and inspiring an attitude of inquiry and enthusiasm for lifelong learning,” the spokeswoman said. Mallory Miller - Pioneer Elementary Miller has served in education since 2007 as a teacher at the kindergarten and second grade levels, an assistant principal/ athletic director at the junior high school level and now, a principal. Miller said she believes it truly does take a village to continue to leave positive imprints on the future through educating the whole child. “At Pioneer Elementary the team strives to maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders, to continue to enhance the educational experience, and to raise the bar for students every day,” the spokeswoman said.

as co-principal for the 2019-20 school year. He joins Jean Woods as co-principal. Davis was the first dean of students at Desert Ridge Junior High back in 2005. He has been the principal at Pioneer Elementary for the last 10 years, and prior to that, spent two years as the assistant principal at South Valley Junior High. He has been in Gilbert Public Schools for 19 years as a teacher, coach and administrator. He has three daughters — all of whom attend a Gilbert Public School. Along with Woods, Davis will work with the administrative team of James Louzek, the assistant principal/athletic director; and Ryan Salazar, the dean of students. The goal is to prepare students for their journey to high school, support and challenge them academically. Desert Ridge Junior High is an AVID National Demonstration School.

Mike Davis - Desert Ridge Junior High Davis returns to Desert Ridge Junior High

Jason Failla - Highland Park Elementary Failla said he is delighted to have an experienced, committed and welcoming staff dedicated to providing the best possi-

The town set aside 47 acres adjacent to the park for development through public-private partnerships. The 25-acre water park The Strand is being built on a portion of that site. The $60 million state-of-the-art water park is scheduled to open in 2021. Resident Laura Esparza, for one, wasn’t too happy with the town’s move. “Personally, I feel Town of Gilbert changed the specs,” she wrote on a social media site. “It was sold to us as being

an updated, glorified Freestone Park, now they want to make it a mini business center? “If the roads around here were three lanes each direction, I’d understand. But neither Greenfield nor Higley are suited for the traffic overflow this could cause.” Trevor Maness agreed, writing, “Feel like we’re seeing to slow transition from park to more homes/buildings.”

ble education for Highland Park students. Through the use of a personalized learning platform and a wide variety of instructional techniques, teachers focus on a high level of academic rigor for all students. The mission at Highland Park is to provide a safe and positive educational environment for all students. “Central to the success of Highland Park is teamwork and relationships. Students, parents, teachers, support staff, and administrators work together,” the spokeswoman said.

Dr. Joyce Meyer - Mesquite High Before assuming her new position, Meyer spent the last five years in the Chandler Unified School District. There, she served as the assistant principal at Payne Junior High for two years, and spent the last three years serving as principal at Anderson Junior High. Prior to that, Meyer spent 23 years in Gilbert Public Schools as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal at Greenfield Junior High as well as serving as director of administrative services for the district for two years.

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Gilbert teen’s DC trip a life-changer mitting bills and resolutions, participating in senate sessions and electing officials such as president and vice president. They met with their state senators and representatives and went on field trips to places like Arlington National Cemetery and the White House. And, they placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and toured the D.C. monuments. They were supposed to tour the White House and while didn’t take place, Audrey got the chance to meet Vice President Mike Pence. Audrey’s path to the nation’s capital began in June as a participant at the Auxiliary’s Arizona Girls State, where high school

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udrey Landers isn’t old enough to vote yet, but she’s already drafted a bill, participated in a caucus and met with Arizona’s representatives at Capitol Hill. The Gilbert teen is one of 100 young women selected from across the country to learn how the federal government works at the 73rd American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation session held last week in Washington, D.C. “I’ve learned a ton off the bat because I never knew much about our state government and now our national government,” Audrey, 17, said. “The entire process is a learning curve.” The 100 girls participated in a mock legislature and were responsible for sub-

Audrey Landers of Gilbert had a trip of a lifetime as a representative to the American Legion Auxiliary’s 73rd Girls Nation in Washington, D.C. (Special to GSN)

girls learn about state government. The Auxiliary hosts the annual program in all 50 states. Of the 300 participants at Girls State, 51 of them, including Audrey filed nomination papers to be elected as one of two “senators” to represent Arizona at Girls Nation. “It was a pretty hard election,” recalled Audrey, a senior at Campo Verde High School. The primary election weeded the number of candidates down to eight and from there in the general election Audrey and Paradise Valley resident Maeve Lomax from Chaparral High School were elected senators. Audrey, who was a member of the Federalist Party, and Lomax, with the Nationalist Party, both worked on a bill submitted for

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Recording conservatory produces winning sounds BY SHERRY JACKSON GSN Contributor

rom broadcast studios, recording rooms and a sound stage, the sound of music in Gilbert is tucked quietly away in an industrial park. At the Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences, the walls are lined with placards showcasing the achievements of its current and alumni students. Awards are numerous with 200-plus Grammy-nominated and winning recordings, 3,800 film, TV and documentary projects and 122 AAA video game titles in addition to Oscars, Tonys, American Music Awards and Country Music Awards. Students work on high-profile projects throughout the music and recording industry. CRAS is considered one of the premier schools in the country for audio engineering, music production and sound design with students going on to careers as sound engineers, game audio designers, corporate media techs, broadcast engineers and sound effects engineers. “Anywhere there is sound, there is an opportunity for our students,” said Kirt

Students at the Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences in Gilbert master everything about sound, as can be attested to by, from left, <alina Susim, Christian Bray, Tutankhamum Richards and Anthony Couch. (Pablo Robles/GSN Staff Photographer)

Hamm, administrator for the school. CRAS focuses on five core areas of sounds and audio recording. Students rotate through each specialty-music, video games, live sound, film and TV and broadcast — before choosing which area

best fits their personality and skillset. The conservatory started in 1980 with a couple of audio engineers offering adult training classes in a 24-track recording studio in New York City. The classes were popular for those looking for hand-

on training and “Songshop,” the original school name, continued to expand, adding internships with commercial studios and recording artists. In 1987, the operation moved to Tempe and changed its name to “The Academy of Recording Sciences,” then changed the name again in 1988 to better reflect the school’s motto: “to conserve, enhance, improve and promote the artistic and technical skills of audio recording by preparing students to enter the business as qualified audio recording engineers.” Today, more than 600 students spend time at each of CRAS’s two campuses — the original 14,000-square-foot Tempe location and the 25,000-square-foot location in Gilbert. The Gilbert facility was built in 2002 to alleviate the two-year long waiting list prospective students faced at the time. Each location is equipped with stateof-the-art technology such as SSL consoles, Dolby ATMOS along with digital and analog systems in its recording rooms and studios.

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senate consideration last week. “We decided to focus on the VA hospital,” said Audrey, whose bill called for reform at the medical system for veterans. “It’s a triage bill where veterans and people deployed come home and the VA in their region will have them come to the hospital and analyze their mental health state, PTSD is a big one,” Audrey explained. Audrey said they wrote the bill and took it through the same process a real bill would. The duo had to identify a funding source for their proposal and argued its merits on the senate floor.

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“I’m passionate about veterans and serving our country,” said Audrey, who will be in her second year as corps commander of the Air Force JROTC at her high school. “I’ve wanted to serve our country since sixth grade and my heart is set on a military academy. “My grandpa was in the military but that didn’t influence me. It was all self-motivated.” Audrey said she didn’t know which branch of the military she will end up joining but that she was “meant for it and it’s in my blood to serve.” “It’s really important to recognize everything veterans have done for us and to give back,” she said. Audrey said she was initially behind most of the other participants when it came to the political process. “A lot of these girls attending have participated in mock senate debates and trials,” she said. “And in my school, there was nothing like that. I focused on community service clubs and JROTC.” She was at a loss when she heard the girls banter around the term “Parli Pro.” “It was pretty intimidating,” she said. “I had no idea what it was and finally yesterday I asked.” “Parli Pro,” she learned, is short for “parliamentary procedure.” “It’s a special way on how you introduce

your point and make your claim on the senate floor,” she said. “All these girls who participated in mock (debates) were wellversed. I was a little behind the ball but it didn’t stop me.” More than 7,000 young women have participated in ALA Girls Nation since it was founded in 1947. The program is designed to provide practical insight into how the federal government operates, instill a sense of pride in and loyalty to America and create friendships and memories that last a lifetime, according to the Auxiliary. “I will say one thing,” Audrey said. “I would love people to understand and know ALA State and ALA Nation, before I came out to do this I had a lot of people say, ‘it will change your life, you will come back a different person.’ “I thought in the moment, ‘no way it will happen.’ But in the few short days at Girls Nation now I am a different person. I’ve matured a lot and learned so many things. “I’m meeting someone from every state and learning about their lives and it’s an amazing opportunity and I hope more young women would learn about this great opportunity before them. It’s not a cliché when they say it’s going to change your life.” Information: ALAforVeterans.org

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“The equipment is the same at each location, but the layout may be different, and the acoustics are different,” Hamm said. “It’s important for students to learn how to manipulate sound in different environments.” The school also has a mobile broadcast unit it dispatches to area sporting events. A 6,000-square-foot live sound stage at the Gilbert location represents a small concert venue, complete with similar line-array, curved speakers. The 32 instructors at CRAS are industry professionals, prior graduates and working engineers. “Our students really get first-hand experience in all areas,” Hamm said. “We don’t just train appliance operators where students know how to just turn a knob. We want them to understand the theory and the practical application behind what they are doing and how they are affecting the sound.” Classes run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily but the facilities are open 24 hours a day so students and faculty can work on their own projects after hours. Students are predominately male,

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although females are highly encouraged and do well in the maledominated industry, Hamm said. Classes begin every three weeks and are small — usually no more than 12 students. CRAS is fully accredited, offering scholarships, grants and student loan opportunities. The program runs 36 weeks with a mandatory 12-week internship and its $22,000 tuition includes a MacBook Pro and required software. Not only do students earn a diploma, but they can also earn 16 certifications. Many CRAS students are hired by the company they interned with and the school boasts a graduation and placement rate of approximately 80 percent. An advisory board of industry professionals ensures the school is CRAS Music Director Joe Morris adjusts some drums before he gets his groove on for students. teaching the skills companies and (Pablo Robles/GSN Staff Photographer) artists are looking for. “The quality and depth of education CRAS is not just about going to an au- live broadcast or a passion for the movie students receive here gives them the dio school and listening to music all day, industry. They come here and learn all very best shot they can get in the indus- Hamm stresses. “It’s about the science about the audio, then we place them in the try,” Hamm said. “We’re very focused on behind the sound and the artistry. It’s for industry. It’s a great recipe for success.” Information: cras.edu or 480-858the success of our students. Our students those that have a passion for music, or a are well-prepared.” passion for video games or a passion for 9400.

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touch of Hawaii came to Ahwatukee a little over a month ago as Gilbert resident Keith Lawler opened Moku Hawaiian Grill – quickly generating a rush of business that has gobsmacked the four owners/ partners. Lawler, an amiable 42-year-old Hawaiian native whose Hawaiian/Chinese ancestors have called Oahu home for generations, said, “We’ve been open since June 14 but it seems like forever, we’ve been so busy.” “But there’s no complaining,” he added. “I’m happy. We’ve got problems, but they’re good problems.” In other words, “No Worries” – the very phrase that graced the Opening Soon banner over their door as Lawther and his New Zealand partners Graeme Flexman and his sons Joseph and Mike Flexman put in the months of work to get the Hawaiian-style plate meals eatery ready to greet locals. Getting the casual eatery ready to open took nearly a year as the partners signed the lease agreement on the storefront at 4302 E. Ray Road in the summer of 2018. “We were looking for a great location and this came available and we loved it. But we had to wait on the former tenants to leave, and then we had lots of work to do,” said Lawther, grinning at what he admitted was an understatement. Anyone who’s enjoyed plate meals in Hawaii knows there is a mouth-watering, heaping helping of goodness served with various meats like Kalua pork or the dry-rubbed Pulehu chicken, white or brown rice, and scoops of sides like macaroni salad or kimchee salad. But if you’re looking for the Ono Grindz – well-touted on their webpage or social media – don’t be looking for a sandwich or meal. In Hawaiian, that stands for “good food.” “Some people do get confused at

non-dairy, non-GMO, vegan and very popular. We have the traditional pineapple flavor and will be showcasing the other flavors as we go along.” There’s a wealth of choices at Moku Hawaiian Grill. Order up two meats and two sides for $8.49, and be prepared for leftovers. The $11.49 large plate meal allows you to select three meats and two sides. Teriyaki chicken, Pulehu chicken, Katsu chicken and Kalua pork are the choices with these meals. Choice of sides are garlic or green edamame, macaroni salad, kimchee slaw, sweet corn or green salad. Teriyaki steak, Pulehu steak, Gilbert residents Keith Lawler, left, and Joe Flexman are jazzed by the initial reception to their Hawaiian restaurant that they ahi tuna poke and Mochiko wings recently opened in Ahwatukee. (Kimberly Carrillo/GSN Staff Photographer) are premium meats and run a bit more. All can be ordered ala carte. And there’s the one meat/one that,” laughed Lawther, the eldest of rently live in Gilbert. side kid’s meal for $5.49. Lawther isn’t new to the Hawaiian four brothers, one of whom works Everything is scooped up for you as alongside him. “It’s Hawaiian pidgin restaurant scene as he said he helped you order, and all are served in foil like ‘you wanna get some good grindz?’ open and then run one with a brother take-out dishes – even if you plan to Our answer is ‘yeah, and come get it at in Las Vegas. The men have an older eat it in their casual dining area with sister living in Hawaii. His youngest its continuous loop of Hawaiian music Moku Hawaiian Grill.’” Most of the recipes, including that of brother, Kimo, works with him at the adding ambience. the mochiko wings, are from Lawther’s Ahwatukee restaurant. Catering has already proved popular Island visitors are also familiar with with the summer crowds. There’s no family, handed down through generations. Like their Mochiko wings, a Jap- poke – a fresh ahi tuna salad that in re- delivery; it’s all order-and-go. anese-style fried chicken, marinated cent years has become more popular “We’ve done really well with the cain Asian spices and dredged with moon the mainland. tering menu; people like to get them But as with sushi, knowing where to to serve at office meetings, or families chiko, a glutinous rice flour. Mochiko wings are a popular dish glean the freshest of fresh sushi-grade just grab it and take home to eat familyin Hawaii, and proving to be so in Ah- fish is of paramount importance to cre- style,” he said. ating a successful offering. watukee. Meat and sides are all available to-go “It’s not easy sourcing good fish, but in small, medium or large quantities. “I grew up in Honolulu restaurants beside my mother, Haunani Lawther,” we bring it in through a really good fish Lawther explained small orders feed said Keith, who returns annually to vis- distributor. Before, you couldn’t get re- three to six, medium six to 12 and large it his parents and extended family, who ally good fish here, but that’s changed,” 12 to 22. All are ample servings. he said. “The ahi tuna used in our poke remain on the island of Oahu. Poke salad made fresh ahi tuna is “I learned a lot from my mother. And is top grade.” available at market price, but accordA much-anticipated but late-arrival ing to Lawther, market price is pretty we had all these great family recipes, and we thought Ahwatukee people to the restaurant menu is Dole Whip, stable at $13.99 a pound. would enjoy it, and it’s been great. Ah- a pineapple-flavored soft serve frozen Moku Hawaiian Grill is available at watukee people are just amazing, and dessert that’s perfect for summer. MokuHawaiianGrill.com as well as on “Dole Whip used to be sold only at Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Inthat’s led to our rapid growth.” “They make us want to move here,” Disneyland, and now it’s available in formation: 4302 E. Ray Road, Suite 114, said Lawther, whose partners also cur- Vegas and here,” said Lawther. “It’s 480-704-0108.

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Minimum wage hike hasn’t dented employment BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

ondering why the voter-mandated increase in the minimum wage hasn’t culled jobs? It’s because the overall state economy is doing so well, said Doug Walls, director of labor market information for the Office of Economic Opportunity. Walls acknowledged that the cost to employers — the wage has gone from $8.05 an hour in 2016 to $11 now — has to be borne by someone. But he said it appears that affected employers are simply passing along the additional expense. More to the point, it does not appear to be affecting the willingness of people to go out and eat, drink and stay in hotels, the industries with the traditionally lowest wage rates. But Walls said he’s not prepared to say the same would hold true if Congress hikes the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025, as the U.S. House voted to do last week.

“It’s a little bit more speculative, he said. “But what we’ve seen with Arizona’s minimum wage increases has been continued economic growth in a multitude of industries around the state.’’ Walls also reported that Arizona continues to create new jobs almost as fast as the number of people who are moving here, no small feat given the state’s population growth is the fourth fastest in the nation. But the other side of all that is that the state’s seasonally adjusted jobless rate for June remained at 4.9 percent, the same as in May — and two tenths of a point higher than a year ago. It also is more than a point higher than the national average of 3.7 percent. Still, he said, that’s not bad news, seeing it as a showing of the state’s economic growth. “We tend to think that when labor force levels increase, people are more optimistic about their opportunities to get jobs,’’ Walls said. “And they’ve been able to find those jobs within Arizona.’’ Conversely, he said, the unemploy-

ment rate may be lower in other states due to “shifting demographics.’’ What’s happening, said Walls, is that the workforce elsewhere is aging, with people retiring. “While work is needed and there are jobs out there, overall they’re not seeing the participation into the labor force that Arizona is actually seeing,’’ he said. Of course, the other side to that supply-and-demand issue relates to wages: When the number of workers available is less than the number companies need, they have to offer more money. The result is that the average hourly wage in Arizona for last month was $26.13 versus $27.87 nationally. And that appears to be widening, with a 4.2 percent year-over-increase nationwide versus 2.6 percent in Arizona. One area where wages in Arizona are more than keeping pace is in the category of “leisure and hospitality,’’ generally defined as bars, restaurants and lodging places. There, wages are up 9.4 percent year-over-year.

“When you do increase wages, the costs have to go someplace,’’ Walls said. That can take three forms: Higher costs to consumers, employers “eating’’ the costs’’ or companies reducing employment. It’s that first scenario, he said, that appears to be controlling in Arizona. “What we’re seeing is that employment growth continues to increase or growth has held steady in some of those lower-paying industries overall,’’ said Walls. “The strong economic growth is definitely spurring it on,’’ he said. And there’s another angle: As this sector of the economy grows, there are more opportunities for workers to look for other employment. “Employers might have been forced to increase wages as it was anyway,’’ Walls said, even if the 2016 ballot measure did not impose a mandate. “But the economic activity that we’re seeing in Arizona does not appear to have been dampened by the increase in the minimum wage.’’

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Gilbert softball All-Stars win state title BY ZACH ALVIRA GSN Sports Editor

hen the Gilbert Softball Little League 9-11 All-Stars were assembled in the beginning of June, team manager Matthew Hess knew it was a group capable of reaching great heights. They showed in practices leading up to the Arizona State Little League softball tournament they had the pitching and overall defensive ability to limit an opponent’s runs. But what he didn’t expect was the onslaught of runs his team would produce throughout the state tournament in Sierra Vista from July 15-22. Gilbert outscored its opponents 37-9 and went undefeated in tournament play to win the state championship. “As a coach, it was something that we began working toward in the beginning of the summer,” Hess said. “As a dad, I get kind of emotional about it. It’s amazing to see the girls put in the work and see everything come to fruition.” Gilbert beat Flagstaff, 4-2, to win the state championship. It was the second time Gilbert beat the Flagstaff All-Stars in the tournament. On both occasions, the games remained close. “I feel like Flagstaff was a deeper team than us both physically and with their speed,” Hess said. “To beat a team that was stronger than us in most facets of the game, our heart and determination took over and was the difference in that.” Hess’ daughter, Collin, played a vital role in the team’s run to the state championship. She had the second-most runs on the team with 5, trailing only GiGi Kilmer with 6. Jyllian “Pickle” Skoda, the team’s catcher, led the team with 3 extra base hits and 5 RBI, while Kilmer, Karsyn Norton and Ana Hernandez all had 3. Cambria Chacon struck out 23 batters while only giving up 7 earned runs in 16 innings pitched during the tournament. She was responsible for three

the sport that we both love,” she said. Because of age restrictions, the 9-11 Gilbert All-Stars aren’t eligible to move on to regionals in California. Both softball and baseball players must be in the 10-12 age group in order to advance. Hess and his players knew that was a factor heading into the state tournament, but they all agreed to use the summer as a stepping stone toward next year. Should they advance to California and then to Oregon for the Softball Little League World Series, it would help achieve a dream that Hess has had since his The Gilbert Softball Little League 9-11 All-Stars went undefeated during the Arizona Little League state tournament from July 15-22. own Little League days in Gilbert beat Flagstaff for the second time in seven days to win the state championship. Long Beach, California. (Courtesy Arizona District 8 Little League Baseball and Softball) As a kid, Hess went to Williams Port to support Collin said she was happy to be able his cousin, who was part of the Long of the team’s victories, while the other to rush to the middle of the field with Beach team that won back-to-back was won by Abby Harrell. “These girls are amazing,” Hess said. her team when they got the final out. World Series titles in 1992 and 1993. “Their work ethic was great and they But what transpired next might end up The thought of experiencing that as a got along which really showed. I think it being her favorite memory from the en- coach with his daughter entered his was also the culture from the coaching tire tournament. mind immediately following the chamEach girl from Gilbert’s team was be- pionship game. staff, we really wanted to be a family. “It really created something magical.” ing recognized after the championship “It’s all I could think about,” Hess said. The team spent the duration of the game. When their name was called, “I got a text from my brother right afseven-day tournament at a hotel in Si- they were given an award and then re- ter we won and it said, “the road to the erra Vista, about 178 miles south of turned to their coaches down the first- World Series starts tomorrow.” That’s their homes in Gilbert. They used the base line. kind of the idea. We know a lot can After Collin received her award and change until then but that’s the mindset time away from home to bond, which often resulted in playing hide and seek made her way back to her coaches, she at this point.” in the hotel or swimming at a local pool. stopped and hugged her dad. Until then, however, he will continue “I really didn’t have a chance to look to relish in the experience he shared Hess said they became more than just teammates during the tournament, and at (the championship) from a dad’s per- with his daughter and her 12 new it showed on a daily basis. Before each spective until then,” Hess said. “She’s friends. game, the girls would often be seen in usually the stoic one and I’m the one “It’s life changing, really. My favorite videos dancing to songs playing over that gets emotional. But she broke down thing in the world was seeing these girls and it really hit home at that point.” the field’s loudspeaker. work, put in effort, get better every day Collin, who is called “Noodles” by her and love doing it,” Hess said. “They en“We hung out and danced, it was a lot of fun,” Collin said. “I got to know the teammates because of her love of pasta, couraged each other and were there for girls’ personalities a lot more. I was re- found joy in having her dad coach the each other. If someone was down they ally happy to be with them and win the team. picked them up. “I liked being together and sharing championship.” “It was truly amazing.”

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new bakery with spine-chilling pastries and hair-raising movie props is giving people in the Chandler area something to scream about. Spooky’s Swirls, at Alma School and Elliot roads, serves up eerily good sweets and treats with a horror and science-�iction theme. But the real shock may be that everything is gluten-free. “We don’t want to make things that are good for gluten free; we want to make things that are good. We’re not trying to catch the horror people; we’re not trying to catch the gluten-free people. Everyone is going to be happy with something in here,” said co-owner Lola Forbes. From “booberry” frosted cupcakes to “death by chocolate” cof�in cakes, everything in the store has been craftily created to give customers goose bumps with every bite. The bakery also offers specials, featuring what’s new in the thriller and horror scene while paying tribute to the genre’s classics. By using hibiscus �lowers, the bakery created Demogorgon cupcakes to celebrate the premier of the new season of “Stranger Things” on Net�lix. It also had perfectly blue “Sharknado” cupcakes and bloodied up “Carrie”-themed cupcakes. Just behind the cof�in of sweets, a Death Wish coffee bar gives customers a chance to really amp up their heart rate. Death Wish coffee is some of the strongest java on the market, and Forbes said the company fully supported the idea of the shop and was more than happy to have Spooky Swirls as a distributor. But for those without a death wish, the bakery also serves hot cups of Unicorn Blood and Dark Matter coffee – which Forbes said are also to die for. “We also infuse some of our brownies with Death Wish, so if you’re looking for that extra kick you can pair the coffee with a brownie,” Forbes said. The bakery is the product of four propcollecting movie lovers with the dream of serving gluten-free sweets, “that are so

Spooky’s Swirls owners Szydlowski and Lola Forbes show off some of their sweet concoctions that make customers at their Chandler bakery keep coming back. The baked goods, along with the extensive homage the bakery pays to horror movies, comics and other magazines provides a unique atmosphere for patrons to enjoy their coconut cream pie, brownies and other nifty treats. (Kimberly Carrillo/GSN Staff Photographer)

good it’s scary.” Each of the owners brings a unique history to the table, and their own connection with the thrillers and horror �ilms they watched growing up. “The props and the stuff we make, it really is us. It’s who we are. So seeing people enjoy it and get our jokes and puns and loving it, that means the world,” said coowner Chris Szydlowski. Pastry chefs Forbes and Szydlowski started the business in a bus in 2016, but recently partnered with Chicago-based movie prop curators James Azrael and Ernesto Avina to give customers a spooky show while ful�illing their cravings for sweets.

“We have two things that probably would never make it on their own, but when we combined them, you know, now we know people are really digging it,” said Forbes. The props, Azrael and Avina, are part of the HSPPA, a prop preservation association. The association allows the shop to rotate its props among the 4,000 others within the organization, ensuring new, horrifying objects will make appearances about every season. But not everything is as frightening as it may seem. Forbes said the shop gets asked frequently if younger kids will �ind the spot scream-worthy.

“This is not a horror house; nothing is going to jump out at you. This is actually a place of love and warmth. It’s perfect for families,” Forbes said. “We were sure to design it so that it can be just as sweet as it is scary.” The two pastry chefs noted they have had families come in over the weekend to share cinnamon buns and watch movies like “Monster’s, Inc.” together, and take pictures with some of the bakery’s lighthearted props like the Golden Snitch from “Harry Potter” and a “Spiderman” costume. However, if customers are into some of cinema’s most gut-wrenching, sinister scenes, they’ve got you covered. Just be sure to �inish your food �irst. From an actual syringe from “Saw 2” and a “Chucky” doll to guns, knives and cinema’s most notorious masks, customers can see props that mark turning points in horror movie history. Turn the corner, and there are vintage magazines and comics for people to peruse – including Marvel, Fangoria, Cinefantastique, HorrorHound and more. “We’ve had adults come in here and act more excited than their kids about the props, and then they turn the corner and see the magazines and they just lose it,” said Forbes. Chris said she enjoys seeing parents “passing the torch” to their children and explaining the �ilms behind the props in the shop. “There’s so much history here,” Chris said. Conveniently located next to Zia Records, Forbes said the bakery is planning some spooky surprises that align with the events, screenings and meet and greets the neighboring store hosts. “I’m not above doing a tribute cupcake to whomever of whatever is happening next door. The people over there are really great, and we are happy people can go to their events and stop in here after and get something that carries over whatever the theme is,” said Forbes. The bakery will have a grand opening on Aug. 10, but is currently open to those interested in getting a taste of some of the

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Public Notices

Notice of Nondiscrimination

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

Mesa Public Schools – by its policies, practices, and decisions – prohibits discrimination in any program (including Career and Technical Education programs) or activity of the district on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy), or disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The lack of English language skills shall NOT be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. In addition, the right of a student to participate fully in classroom instruction shall not be abridged or impaired because of any other reason not related to the student's individual capabilities. No student shall be precluded from enrolling in any fee course because of inability to pay. Financial assistance information may be obtained from the school principal or student adviser. Mesa Public Schools Career and Technical Education department does not discriminate in enrollment or access to any of the programs available. Mesa Public Schools offers the following ADE Career and Technical Educational programs: Career Exploration, Agricultural Science, Automotive Technologies, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Business Leadership, Environmental Services Trade, Healthcare Assistant, Graphic Design, Software Development, Computer Maintenance, Construction Technologies, Culinary Arts, Digital Publications, Digital Photography, Drafting and Design, Education Professions, Engineering, Manufacturing Technologies, Sales and Marketing, Sports Medicine, Theater Design and Management, Video Production, Welding Technologies and Jr. High CTE. Note: not all CTE programs are offered at each of Mesa Public Schools high schools, however all CTE courses are open to any student regardless of location of residence. Mesa Public Schools also does not discriminate in hiring or employment practices. This notice is required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information may be directed to the Title IX and Title VI Coordinator, Dr. Andi Fourlis, 63 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85201, phone 480-472-0205. Concerns about discrimination on the basis of disability may be directed to the Section 504 Compliance Officer, Theresa Baca, 1025 N. Country Club Dr. Mesa, AZ 85201, phone 480-472-0702. _________________________________________________ Aviso de no discriminación Las Escuelas Públicas de Mesa – por sus políticas, prácticas y decisiones – prohíben la discriminación en cualquier programa (incluyendo los programas de Educación Técnica y Profesiones) o actividad del distrito en base de raza, color, origen nacional, religión, sexo (incluyendo identidad de género, orientación sexual, estado civil, o embarazo), o discapacidad y proporciona el acceso igualitario a los Boys Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La carencia del conocimiento del idioma inglés no debe ser una barrera para la admisión o participación en actividades y programas del distrito. Adicionalmente, el derecho de un estudiante a participar plenamente en la instrucción del salón de clase no debe ser limitado o visto afectado debido a cualquier otra razón no relacionada con las capacidades individuales del estudiante. Ningún estudiante debe ser excluido de matricularse en cualquier curso de cuota debido a la inhabilidad de pagar. Información sobre ayuda financiera puede ser obtenida con el director de la escuela o consejero estudiantil. El departamento de Educación Técnica y Profesiones de las Escuelas Públicas de Mesa no discriminan en la inscripción o acceso a cualquier de los programas disponibles. Las Escuelas Públicas de Mesa ofrecen los siguientes programas ADE de Educación Técnica y Profesiones: Exploración de Carreras, Ciencias Agrarias, Tecnología Automotriz, Ciencias Biomédicas, Biotecnología, Liderazgo Empresarial, Comercio de Servicios Ambientales, Asistente de Salud, Diseño Gráfico, Desarrollo de Software, Mantenimiento de Computadoras, Tecnologías de Construcción, Artes Culinarias, Publicación Digital, Fotografía Digital, Dibujo y Diseño, Profesiones en Educación, Ingeniería, Tecnología de Manufactura, Ventas y Mercadeo, Medicina del Deporte, Diseño y Gestión de Teatro, Producción de Videos, Tecnologías de Soldadura y CTE en escuelas intermedias. Tome en cuenta: no todos los programas de CTE se ofrecen en cada escuela preparatoria de las Escuelas Públicas de Mesa, sin embargo todos los cursos de CTE están disponibles a cualquier estudiante sin importar el lugar de residencia. Las Escuelas Públicas de Mesa tampoco discriminan en las prácticas de contratación o empleo. Este aviso es requerido por el Título VI de las leyes de los Derechos Civiles de 1964, Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, Título IX de la Enmienda de Educación de 1972, la Ley de Discriminación de Edad de 1975 y la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades de 1990. Preguntas, quejas o solicitudes de información adicional puede dirigirse al Coordinador de Título VI y Título IX, Dra. Andi Fourlis, 63 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85201, teléfono 480-472-0205. Inquietudes sobre la discriminación en base a la discapacidad puede ser dirigido al Representante de Cumplimiento de Sección 504. Theresa Baca, 1025 N. Country Club Dr. Mesa, AZ 85201, teléfono 480-472-0702. Published: East Valley Tribune, July 28, 2019 / 22130

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TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF MESA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4 OF MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA: A special election will be held in Mesa Unified School District No. 4 of Maricopa County, Arizona (the "District"), on November 5, 2019 ("Election Day"). The purpose of the election is to permit the qualified electors of the District to vote on authorizing the District to adopt a General Maintenance and Operation Budget that includes an amount of up to 15% in excess of the revenue control limit for the 2020/2021 fiscal year and for six subsequent years (subject to certain reductions provided by statute in years six and seven). The District's current 10% budget override is by law required to be reduced by one-third in each of 2020/2021 and 2021/2022. The proposed 15% override budget will be approximately $34,087,454 higher than the District's 2020/2021 alternate budget and the District's secondary tax rate required to fund this amount is estimated to be $1.04 per one hundred dollars of net limited assessed property valuation for secondary property tax purposes. The total budget override amount is estimated to be $60,870,453 and would be funded by an estimated $1.86 tax rate. In future years the amount of the increase will be as provided by law. The election will be a mailed ballot only election. No polling places will be provided. Ballots will be mailed to qualified electors residing within the District no earlier than 27 days prior to the election and no later than 15 days before the election. Ballots must be received or dropped off at one of the designated ballot drop box locations as designated by the County Elections Department and as set forth in the informational pamphlet and/or the ballot no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. The informational pamphlet will be mailed to the homes of qualified electors. If a ballot is lost, spoiled, destroyed or not received by the elector, the elector may receive a replacement ballot at the ballot replacement locations designated by the County Elections Department. The last day to register to vote in order to be eligible to vote in this election is Monday, October 7, 2019. For more information about the foregoing, please review A.R.S. § 15-481, or contact the Mesa Unified School District at Mesa Unified School District, 63 East Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85201, telephone: (480) 472-0000. ______________________________________________ AVISO DE ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL A LOS ELECTORES CALIFICADOS DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR UNIFICADO NÚMERO 4 DE MESA DEL CONDADO DE MARICOPA, ARIZONA: Se celebrará una elección especial en el Distrito Escolar Unificado Número 4 de Mesa del Condado de Maricopa, Arizona (el "Distrito"), el 5 de noviembre de 2019 ("Día de Elección"). El propósito de la elección es permitirles a los electores calificados del Distrito votar para autorizar al Distrito a adoptar un Presupuesto General de Mantenimiento y Operación que incluye una cantidad de hasta 15% en exceso del límite de control de ingresos para el año económico 2020/2021 y para seis años subsiguientes (sujeto a ciertas reducciones proveídos por estatuto en los años seis y siete). La ley requiere que el sobrepaso del presupuesto actual de 10% del Distrito se reduzca por un tercio en cada uno de los años 2020/2021 y 2021/2022. El propuesto sobrepaso del presupuesto de 15% será aproximadamente $34,087,454 más que el presupuesto alterno de 2020/2021 del Distrito y la tasa de impuestos secundaria del Distrito requerida para financiar esta cantidad se estima en $1.04 por cien dólares de valor tasado limitado neto de propiedad para los propósitos de los impuestos secundarios sobre la propiedad. Se estima que la cantidad completa del sobrepaso del presupuesto será $60,870,453 y sería financiada por una tasa de impuestos estimada de $1.86. En años futuros la cantidad del aumento será como la ley provea. La elección se llevará a cabo solamente por boletas por correo. No se proveerán centros de votación. Se enviarán por correo las boletas de votación a los electores calificados que residen dentro del Distrito no más temprano que 27 días antes de la elección y no más tarde que 15 días antes de la elección. Las boletas deben ser recibidas o depositadas en una de las ubicaciones designadas para cajas de depósito de boletas de votación como las designa el Departamento de Elecciones del Condado y como se detalla en el folleto informativo y/o la boleta no más tarde que las 7:00 p.m. en el Día de Elección. Se enviará por correo el folleto informativo a los domicilios de los electores calificados. Si una boleta está perdida, estropeada, destruida o no recibida por el elector, el elector puede recibir una boleta de reemplazo en las ubicaciones de reemplazo de boleta como las designa el Departamento de Elecciones del Condado. El último día para inscribirse a votar para poder votar en esta elección es el lunes, el 7 de octubre de 2019. Para más información sobre lo anterior, favor de revisar A.R.S. § 15-481, o comunicarse con el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Mesa en Mesa Unified School District, 63 East Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85201, teléfono: (480) 472-0000.

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Published: East Valley Tribune, July 21, 28, 2019 / 22089

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Published: East Valley Tribune, July 21, 28, Aug 4, 2019 / 22038

STATE OF CALIFORNIA-DEPT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS--WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD SPECIAL NOTICE OF LAWSUIT (Pursuant to Labor Code 3716 and Code of Civil Procedure 412.20 and 412.30) WCAB NO.: ADJ11134601 TO: DEFENDANT, ILLEGALLY UNINSURED EMPLOYER: DEAN MEYER Aviso: Usted esta siendo demandado. La corte puede expedir una decision en contra suya sin darle la opportunidad de defenderse a menos que usted acute pronto. Lea la siguiente information. DOUG MELANSON, Applicant vs. DEAN MEYER, et al. Defendant(s) NOTICES: 1) A lawsuit, the Application for Adjudication of Claim, has been filed with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board against you the named defendant by the above-named applicant(s). you may seek the advice of an attorney in any matter connected with this lawsuit and such attorney should be consulted promptly so that your response may be filed and entered in a timely fashion. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an attorney reference service or a legal aid office. You may also request assistance/ information from an Information and Assistance Officer of the Division of Workers' Compensation. (See telephone directory.) 2) An Answer to the Application must be filed and served within six days of the service of the Application pursuant to Appeals Board rules; therefore, your written response must be filed with the Appeals Board promptly; a letter or phone call will not protect your interests. 3) You will be served with a Notice(s) of Hearing and must appear at all hearings or conferences. After such hearing, even absent your appearance, a decision may be made and an award of compensation benefits may issue against you. The award could result in the garnishment of your wages, taking of your money or property, or other relief. If the Appeals Board makes an award against you, your house or other dwelling or other property may be taken to satisfy that award in a non-judicial sale, with no exemptions from execution. A lien may also be imposed upon your property without further hearing and before the issuance of an award. 4) You must notify the Appeals Board of the proper address for the service of official notices and papers and notify the Appeals Board of any changes in that address. TAKE ACTION NOW TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS! Issued by: WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD Name and Address of Appeals Board: WORKERS' COMPENSATION APPEALS BOARD 160 PROMENADE CIR. 3d Floor; Sacramento, CA 95834 Name and Address of Applicant's Attorney/Form completed by: Gold Country Workers' Comp Center PC Kim La Valley PO BOX 1070; Nevada City, CA 95959 TEL: (530) 362 7188 Notice to the person served: You are served as an individual defendant. Published: East Valley Tribune, July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019 / 21865

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