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GPS board poised to adopt district master plan BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

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full-time mental health counselor at all high schools, a K-6 science pilot program and incentives to keep good employees are ways that Gilbert Public Schools can help students succeed, according to a draft game plan for the district that the school board is expected to adopt on Tuesday. The 2020-2024 District Strategic Plan will have five priorities: safe and supportive schools, employee excellence, family and community engagement, financial and operational efficiency and student success. Implementing the plan won’t come cheap: Officials project $90.6 million in one-time

costs and $40.6 million in on-going costs. “This is a long-term process,” President Reed Carr said at last week’s board retreat. “When I came to the board there was a version of the plan underway. All five of us on the board collectively pushed for this. I look forward to implementing it.” The board has reviewed the draft approximately five times and will post it on the district’s website for public viewing once it’s adopted. The draft lists the district’s core beliefs, a number of goals with a timeline and steps to achieve them. For example, one goal is to increase educational program choices and extracurricular activities that are based on students’ interest and needs.

The plan calls for giving campus administrators the power to develop programs that meet community needs and pay for it with a one-time increase in funding from the district to implement new programs. Another goal calls for increasing program support for students’ social and emotional well-being. To do so, the district would implement “positive behavioral interventions,” establish crisis-intervention teams at all schools and create “student-centered prevention” programs at all sites, according to the report. Earlier this year, several GPS students told the board there is a desperate need for more

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eason ticket holders coming to the east side of the newly renovated Sun Devil Stadium will get a special treat — a club facility with state-of-the-art amenities and amazing views of the outdoor football field. No one could be prouder than the owner of the Gilbert business that the club is named after — San Tan Ford Club. A ribboncutting for the club was held last Thursday. “We have toured the club and are excited to introduce it as the pre-eminent stadium club in the Valley,” said Tim Hovik, the dealership’s owner and general manager in an email. “Stretching from goal line to goal line, the San Tan Ford Club offers the best football views and amenities of any stadium in the

Higley and Gilbert Public Schools football teams will be suiting up for opening day on the 2019 prep football season Friday and you can find out the prospects for your team on page 20. (Zach Alvira/GSN Sports Editor)

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36-year-old Mesa woman suing a Gilbert police officer said she still suffers from a head injury a year and a half after he allegedly pushed her down during an arrest, causing her to face-plant on concrete. “She’s had severe headaches since this happened,” said J. Scott Halverson, a Tempe attorney representing Samantha A. Glass. “She is also under the care of a neurologist who is trying to determine if there’s cognitive deficits that could be there.” Halverson recently filed a federal lawsuit against Gilbert Officer Christopher Robinson alleging he violated Glass’ civil rights by “intentionally using unreasonable, unnecessary and excessive force.” Halverson said he did not know what Glass, who still works full time, has spent so far for medical bills but that it was an on-going cost. The lawyer said he has not received a response yet from Robinson on the suit and police declined comment. “We are unable to provide any commentary on pending civil litigation,” said Sgt. Mark Marino, a spokesman for Gilbert Police. Marino said the department reviewed this case when it occurred and found “there were no policy violations noted” and that Robinson remains on full-duty status. The incident unfolded on the evening of March 9, 2018 when Gilbert police responded to a possible vehicle burglary call at an apartment complex near Civic Center Drive and Warner Road. A resident reported seeing a woman — later identified as Glass — trying to break into a truck and that she appeared intoxicated, according to the police report. Robinson found Glass sitting quietly outside the door of her ex-boyfriend’s apartment on the second floor, according to the officer’s body camera. What started off as a friendly exchange between the two soon escalated as Robinson repeatedly asked Glass what she was doing to her ex-boyfriend’s truck even after she responded with either “nothing” or she didn’t know what he was talking about. The officer in his report noted Glass’ eyes were bloodshot and watery, her speech was extremely slurred and he detected alcohol on her breath.

wrist, telling her she was not free to leave. She started swearing, then pushed her right elbow back toward Robinson and was slammed to the ground with a loud slap. Robinson’s report said due to Glass’ active resistance and aggression, he conducted a leg sweep to her right leg in an attempt to push her elbow to the ground to handcuff her. Halverson said Glass was not trying to hit Robinson with her elbow. “He said, ‘you’re going to be arrested,’ she panicked,” he said. “Common response from someone not accustomed to being arrested. She panicked and that is a scary thing especially when impaired with alcohol.” Court records show Glass was convicted of drunk drivThis still from the video taken by a Gilbert officer's body cam shows Samantha Glass of Mesa in the early stages of her confrontation with the ing in 2010. In 2011 she officer. (Special to GSN) faced charges that include a DUI and driving with a sus“I’m not doing anything to his truck,” pended/revoked or canceled license, she said. “We have a shared everything, which the court later dismissed all the charges. vehicle-wise, bill-wise, everything.” Halverson said Robinson helped escaRobinson then asked for a driver’s lilate the situation. cense or ID but she said she didn’t have it. “Let her calm down and go down the During an exchange, he repeatedly asked for her last name, but she shrugged stairs to a safer place,” he said. “Why can’t you take time to let the thing de-escaher shoulders and refused to tell him. “Do you want me to put you in hand- late?” Instead, the officer’s attitude was “now cuffs right now then?” he asked. “What did I do?” she asked. “I’m just sit- she has disobeyed my command and I’m taking her down,” Halverson added. ting here waiting for him.” Halverson said he’ll let a jury view the “How about attempted car burglary?” video and judge for themselves if she Robinson said. “If you like, we could go threw her elbow or if she was trying to there.” Glass shouted, “How about you hold on break free of his grasp. “There’s an appropriate time to use and I’ll get him on the phone right now because I’m not f*****g doing anything force,” he said. “The question is, is this one of them? A female who is impaired wrong.” She continued to swear, at one point and an officer who is bigger and did he shouting, “You’re the one with the prob- feel threatened?” In the video, Glass is faced down and lem, not me, not him.” She dialed her cellphone for her ex but sobbing as Robinson told her she was begot no response and mocked Robinson ing detained. Three officers rushed up the stairs as as he put on latex gloves. He responded he was about to grab she was cuffed, blood from her face splattered on the landing. hold of her and put her in handcuffs. Police found no evidence of damage or “No, you’re not,” she said as she walked entry to the red truck. away. Robinson was seen in the video behind see BEATING page 5 Glass holding her right upper arm and

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port for ASU. In 2017, he received the state,” he added. university’s Alumni ApHovik declined to disclose preciation Award at Homethe cost for naming rights coming 2017. to the new club, saying it The award is given to was a “private negotiation” community members who with Arizona State Univerare not ASU graduates but sity. ASU also declined to through their contriburelease the figure. tions, enhanced the uniTo help pay for the overversity’s and its Alumni haul of the Tempe sports Association's stature and facility that topped $300 success. million, the university sold Hovik attended ASU but naming rights to the stahas not received his didium. ploma yet. He has been a Sports Business Journal longtime Sun Devil fan ever in 2015 reported sources since he visited his two saying ASU was asking $3 to older brothers on campus $4 million annually for that as an eighth grader from advertisement privilege. Washington State. For Hovik, it was a practiAlthough he left ASU becal decision in choosing the fore receiving his degree, club to bear his company’s he’s been a strong advocate name. for the university. As a chair of the Arizona “We wanted to be a part Ford Dealer’s Association, of the club level because he advocated for the uniwe felt like that assert gives us more exposure than any Tim Hovic, owner and general manager of San Tan Ford in Gilbert cut the ribbon on the Sun Devil Stadium club bearing his dealership's name last versity, ensuring the group other part of the stadium,” Thursday. Accompanyin him are, from left, Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell and Sun Devils Head Coach Herm Edwards. (Pablo Robles/GSN Staff Photographer) was on board for providing partnerships with Sun he said. Hovik also had a hand in the club’s deThe club also includes two concession thought it was important to provide Devil Athletics that, according to ASU, sign, working collaboratively with ASU stands, two separate bars, a unique carv- similar amenities on the east side, Nel- were “worth north of seven figures” in dollars. and the builder. ing station, an impressive video wall and son said. Said Hovik of his latest contribution to The 12,500-square-foot club can seat approximately 20 televisions so fans can “We have a great partner with San Tan up to 1,000 fans, according to Scott Nel- watch football games from around the Ford and are looking forward to utilizing ASU: “We are very proud to give back to son, executive director of the Sun Devil country, according to Nelson. it on game day as well as throughout 365 Arizona State University and hope that over the decades to come, Sun Devil NaClub. The nonprofit organization proBecause the west side of the stadi- days of the year,” Nelson said. vides resources for Sun Devil student- um has premium facilities such as the This isn’t the first time Hovik, an Ah- tion will enjoy their beautiful club and athletes. Coach’s Club and Legends’ Club, officials watukee resident, has shown his sup- Sun Devil Stadium.”

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omeless and other hungry, needy people may soon dine on perfectly good prepared meals that otherwise would have been thrown away. Mesa’s United Food Bank and Scottsdale’s Waste Not, both nonprofits, are merging in hopes of streamlining operations and supplying meals to other charities that feed the hungry. While United Food Bank has rescued nearly out of date foods from grocery stores for years and supplied soup kitchens and other charities, Waste Not specializes in salvaging prepared meals — such as those prepared by catering services for parties and conventions, or excess food cooked but never sold at

United Food Bank in Mesa and its new partnership with the nonprofit Waste Not will give the two nonprofits a more effective approach to fighting hunger in the East Valley and eastern Arizona. (Special to GSN)

sports venues. “We just want to increase the number of meals we can get to the people who need it most,’’ Kate Thoene, executive director of Waste Not, said last week when the program was announced. She said Waste Not can accept food that has been cooked, but not food that has been served, because of health regulations. That eliminates food from pot luck lunches and people’s homes. “It’s essentially over-production’’ by licensed kitchens, Thoene said. Last year, Waste Not recovered 3.5 million pounds of edible food from catering services and other food purveyors, taking it the same day to such charities

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Glass pleaded guilty to a DUI and was found guilty of interfering with a police officer, according to court records. Her blood alcohol concentration was .199, more than double the legal limit, according to a lab report. Glass spent one day in jail, has nearly $3,000 in fines and an ignition interlock

device installed in her vehicle for a year. “She has taken responsibility for her poor judgment,” Halverson said. “She has fines and is making payments so she still has consequences for her poor judgment. On the other hand, I’m not aware of any consequences the officer had to face for his conduct.” He said most police agencies have policies to instruct officers to take extra

precaution with those who are under the influence of alcohol and drugs. “If someone is intoxicated and you are there with them and detaining them, you've got to watch out for their safety,” Halverson said. He said not only did Robinson not take extra precautions to make sure Glass did not get hurt but he caused her to get hurt.

“She continues to work, she continues to be a mom to her (two) children,” the lawyer added. “This is a day she used poor judgment and consumed too much alcohol and she regrets it but this is not Samantha Glass,” he added. “It’s a very small glimpse of one particular point in time and to judge her character by her behavior in the video is really sad. It’s not fair.”

seating, add a bar in the lobby with wine and local craft beer, and update and upgrade the lobby with an extra-large video wall. It also will introduce a new CINÉ1 premium large-format auditorium featuring sharper, crisper images a screen more than 70 feet wide — accompanied by bolder sound through a Dolby Atmos 3D object-based system.

“Delivering the Ultimate Moviegoing experience for our guests is always our number one priority. As a Gilbert resident, I am especially grateful for the support we have received over the years from the community and am excited to bring these new luxury amenities to Gilbert,” said Mike Bowers, Harkins president and CEO. The theater will remain open throughout the project. The 85-year-old Harkins company operates 500 screens and many of the new amenities coming to Gilbert have been part of its effort to combat the stay-athome preferences of binge-watching homebodies.

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ome fancy upgrades are coming to one of Gilbert’s movie houses this year. Harkins Theatres last week announced a major remodel of Harkins Santan Village as part of a companywide $150-million remodeling initiative for many of its venues aimed at reinforcing its Ultimate Moviegoing brand. Beginning next month, work will begin at the multiplex on Williams Field Road to install plush leather, electronic recliners in all its 16 auditoriums. Harkins also will install state-of-theart laser projection, implement reserved

Harkins Santan Village is about to undergo a multimillion-dollar upgrade aimed at enhancing moviegoers' experience. (GSN file photo)

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counselors in district high schools — a plea that students in other East Valley districts echoed at their school board meetings. With Arizona having the highest counselor-student ratio in the nation at 1-to-950, the state Legislature allocated $20 million for districts to either hire more counselors or school resource officers. The distribution of that money has been held up by the state Board of Education as it figures out a way to determine which school districts in Arizona should get that money.

Experts have cited the soaring number of teen suicides and suicide attempts to increased depression and anxiety among young people in both Arizona and across the country. Since July 2017, 35 teenagers and children have taken their lives in Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler and Queen Creek while another five have been lost to suicide in adjacent communities. Some goals would continue what the district is already doing — such as enrollment initiatives with actions that include adjusting school boundaries to maximize the use of space. The plan also would set competitive wages and benefits, providing profes-

sional growth opportunities and continuing efforts to attract superior staff. Other goals include increasing opportunities for community collaboration, improving budgeting and accounting practices and enhancing school safety. Putting a mental health counselor at each high school would cost the district $550,000 annually. The plan also envisions a full-time social worker at all K-8 schools in 2021 with a total annual cost of $1.1 million. And to provide employee raises, it would cost the district $25 million over the five-year period of the plan. The plan includes camera security systems at campuses for a one-time

cost of $5 million, spread out from 2020 to 2024 with an annual on-going cost of $100,000. Assistant Superintendent Bonnie Betz, who has participated in strategic planning with other school districts, applauded the board for not hiring an outside consultant to do the plan and instead allowing the leadership team to take the reins. She noted that GPS officials understood the district better than an outside consultant. Superintendent Shane McCord said a consultant was hired about 10 years ago to do a strategic plan for the district and it was never implemented.

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he Chandler Unified School District will be spending $4.4 million on land in Gilbert to construct a new elementary school for a growing student population. Though enrollment rates are dropping in other parts of the district, the CUSD governing board last week unanimously approved buying 14.5 acres for a school that could accommodate almost 1,000 students. The 14-acre parcel is located on the northeast corner of Ocotillo Road and 148th Street. CUSD Chief Financial Officer Lana Berry said enrollment at three schools near Val Vista Drive is reaching maximum capacity and more families are projected to move to this area in the near future. “It’s the location that we feel is best, with what land is left, to meet the needs of a growing community in the south,” Berry said. “The south is where we are still growing.” The parcels consist of undeveloped land on the west side of Gilbert. Berry said Maracay Homes intends to build houses soon in this area and wants to make sure an elementary school will be close enough to serve the new residents. Families want a neighborhood school that’s less than a couple miles away, Berry said, and if CUSD can’t offer that then parents will take their children elsewhere. “It’ll either be us or it’ll be a competi-

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This map of the area in Gilbert shows where Chandler Unified School District is buying 14 acres to build new elementary school. (Special to GSN)

tor,” Berry added. Funds for the land acquisition will come from a $196-million bond passed by voters in 2015. Students currently attending Weinberg Elementary are expected to enroll at the new campus and Weinberg’s old facility will transform into an academy for gifted students. The district will have less than a year to build the new elementary school, as

administrators expect to open the facility by July 2020. CUSD Associate Superintendent Frank Fletcher said it’s an “aggressive” construction schedule, but thinks it can be done if contractors break ground by November. The district recently initiated the process to spend $25 million on 73 acres near Gilbert and Brooks Farm roads for a new high school. That project is not ex-

pected to be done by 2021. As some districts in Arizona are dealing with shrinking enrollment, CUSD continues to build new facilities to hold more growth that’s projected to come. Since 1998, the district’s opened more than 20 schools. At the start of this school year, the district had about 46,200 students enrolled — an increase of about 5,000 students from six years earlier.

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“I think the East Valley is underserved by this product,’’ Richins said. “If I can bring more resources into the East Valley, I will do it.’’ He said Mesa’s strong assortment of nonprofits, such as A New Leaf and Save the Family, could benefit from additional prepared meals. A New Leaf, for instance, operates a domestic violence shelter and the East Valley Men’s Center for homeless men. Paz de Cristo, Mesa’s soup kitchen, could obtain prepared foods and give it to the homeless and working poor after they dine on their evening meal, prepared by a rotating list of churches and other community organizations, Richins said.

“Food security is a logistics question,’’ Richins said. “We have enough food. It’s a matter of getting it to the people who need it most.’’ While people seem willing to fight and argue about just about anything in a polarized society, most people agree that no one should go hungry, he said. Richins said it is a natural fit for United to add Waste Not as an affiliate because both organizations target hunger, but in a different manner. United’s role has been to deliver uncooked groceries to other food banks and social service agencies, where it is either cooked or distributed in food boxes to the disadvantaged. “The reason a nonprofit exists is to

provide a solution to a community need and our two organizations have both worked tirelessly for many years to answer the same need, but in different, complementary ways,” said Christina La Porte, Waste Not Board President. “Last year, Waste Not recovered 3.5 million pounds of prepared food that would have otherwise gone to waste — a record in the agency’s 32-year history,” added Kate Thoene, executive director at Waste Not. “I’m thrilled to be working with United Food Bank, who prioritizes collaboration and sees this expanded partnership and prepared food rescue as an avenue to move the needle on hunger relief in Arizona.”

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1395 N. Fiesta Blvd. occupying more than half of that building for a training center. A spokesman for NAI called Gilbert one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. “To better serve their customers, Progressive Insurance has enlarged its footprint in Gilbert by expanding service and data centers in the Southeast Valley,”

Sonabend said. The Reserve at San Tan is within walking distance of Crossroads Towne Center, which has more than 1.2 million square feet of retail — including more than 32 restaurants. “It is an ideal location for back office employment with access to more than one million people within a 30-minute commute,” the NAI spokesman said.

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new federal court ruling — coupled with a provision in the state constitution — could give Arizonans new legal protections against the use of software by private firms that captures and stores facial images.

The ruling came in a lawsuit that some Illinois residents filed against Facebook for invasion of privacy. They claim the company’s practice of scanning uploaded photos to match against those already in its database violates that state’s laws against the collection of anyone’s biometric information by a private company without written consent. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals earlier this month rejected a bid by Facebook to have the case thrown out. In a sometimes strongly worded opinion, the judges said there is reason to believe that such practices are an invasion of privacy rights and that such an invasion can be considered a harm victims can litigate.

Mark Brnovich Arizona does not have a similar law. But Attorney General Mark Brnovich pointed out Arizona has a specific right to privacy in the state constitution. And if that isn’t enough, Brnovich said state lawmakers should take action to enact a specific statute spelling out what private companies can — and cannot —

do with someone’s biometric information, similar to what exists in Illinois. House Speaker Rusty Bowers, R-Mesa, tried to do that earlier this year with legislation to restrict putting biometric information into a database for commercial purposes and generally prohibiting that information from being sold, leased or disclosed for commercial purposes without consent. But Bowers yanked the measure from consideration before it got to the House floor “to give stakeholders more time to improve it.’’ Brnovich told Capitol Media Services much is at stake. “We’re talking about facial recognition, voice recognition, the way you walk, your mannerisms, maybe when it starts coming down to issues like DNA and blood information,’’ he said. “And that’s the kind of stuff that, if it’s compromised or stolen, you can never get back.’’ For example, Brnovich said, if credit card information is stolen, the user can cancel the card and get a new one. “But if someone steals the informa-

tion on my voice or voice identity, my facial patterns and stuff, that’s something that I can’t change,’’ he said. “And that’s something that’s lost forever.’’ That’s exactly the logic used by Judge Sandra Ikuta in writing the unanimous opinion for the 9th Circuit in allowing the lawsuit against Facebook. “Biometric data are biologically unique to the individual,’’ Ikuta wrote. “Once compromised, the individual has no recourse, is at a heightened risk for identify theft and is likely to withdraw from biometric-facilitated transactions.’’ Brnovich said the possible harms go far beyond that. He said that once someone has digitized a person’s face, voice and mannerisms, it’s a small step to use artificial intelligence to create an image that mimics someone’s behaviors and patterns. “There’s something really creepy about that,’’ he said. According to court records, the specific issue here involves Facebook practice to analyze uploaded pictures to see if they contain faces.

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olin O’Donohoe seeks to unite people through the language of music. Recently, this mission took him from Tempe to Turkey. The Chandler man founded the Pangean Orchestra, or the “Immigrant Orchestra,” in the East Valley in 2010 and is reestablishing it in Istanbul. The Pangean Orchestra comprises musicians drawn from various countries who play their traditional instruments. They harmonize seemingly incompatible instruments, such as the stringed instrument, qanun, from Iraq; the percussion instrument, tabla, from India and the goblet drum, Djembe, from West Africa; and play music in new ways. Think of a Chinese version of Irish

Colin O’Donohoe, the creator of The Pangean Orchestra composed of musicians from various cultures, is founding a group in Istanbul,Turkey. (Srianthi Perera)

music, or a Senegalese song played with American instruments. “I’m trying to create a new style of orchestra that speaks to the people of today,” O’Donohoe said. “A couple hundred years ago, orchestra was a cool thing to do. Now it seems to have connotations of upper class or something elegant. I want to take some of that elegance and make it more personable.” O’Donohoe, who divides his time between Chandler and Istanbul, is crowdfunding to enable members of his orchestra, both local and Turkish, to travel back and forth to perform concerts. He also organized a concert during the July 4th weekend at Tempe Historical Museum. It all began in 2001, when O’Donohoe played in a Turkish band in Tempe, and was invited to visit Turkey.

A band member who had municipal government contacts in Kusadasi, a western town in the country, recommended him when it sought to commission a piece of music for a chamber orchestra. He organized the concert last November. “It has opened doors for me,” O’Donohoe said. “Because I was given that first commission, it gave me some credibility with the Turkish musicians. They knew I was invited by the government and they could trust me. “When you’re an immigrant, you are starting from zero and you need to establish yourself and it doesn’t matter what you’re able to establish before because now you have to accomplish it in the new home,” he added. “That’s why I’m really grateful to get a

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100+ Women salute group that inspires hope BY LEANN LANDBERG & SUSAN BARLOW Guest Writers

ne in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused before the age of 18. Mental health, described by Crisis Response Network, is an “equal opportunity destroyer” impacting 18.5 percent of the population in a given year with suicide rates increasing by nearly 25 percent in the last two decades. The East Valley is fortunate to have two organizations committed to supporting individuals and families in crisis. Winged Hope is a local nonprofit whose primary programs focus on preventing and healing family violence. Crisis Response Network, Inc. is a charity dedicated to helping individuals by Inspiring Hope and empowering transformation from hope to health through a continuum of crisis services. Both organizations help the victims, and provide assistance and therapy to impacted family members.Combined, these nonprofits were the recipients of donations totaling $11,300 from 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun. Donations from 100+ Women Who

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commission from them because it was really my first big step towards being able to become a leader and conductor of my own projects in Istanbul.” O’Donohoe’s orchestra includes several musicians in Istanbul, Syrian refugees, Iranians and other immigrants. He wants to build a relationship between the two countries, but it hinges on his ability to raise the funding. If he can raise about $12,000, he can organize a concert series, he said, which could be repeated each season and be held in both countries, as well as Amsterdam in the Netherlands and Mali in West Africa, two places he has traveled to in connection with his experiments in mixing music. Among O’Donohoe’s local members of the Pangean Orchestra is Chinese flute/ pipa player Lai Ma; American musician of Irish music Brian Harris; Burundi drummer Pierre Gasimbo; turntablist DJ Akshen; and Iraqi Qanun player Ali Kamil. Harris, from Chandler, has been a member from the orchestra’s inception, after O’Donohoe persuaded him to do an Irish jig set at a concert in Phoenix. He plays the Irish tin whistle, also known as a penny whistle, a 6-holed, end-blown wind instrument, similar to a

recorder. The instrument is heavily associated with Irish and Scottish folk traditions, though it makes occasional appearances in other forms of music. “It was a blast! I was happy to be a part of it,” said Harris, who was hooked from that point. “I liked meeting the different musicians from around the world and the exposure to music I normally don’t get to hear. Though we all have different musical traditions, the love of music is the common thread for us all. That was a cool thing to experience,” he said. Gathering musicians from immigrant groups and inviting them to join an orchestra that would blend their music is not a smooth process. Trust is one of the basic challenges for O’Donohoe. “Musicians work so hard to dedicate their life to a specific style of music and they want to be taken seriously and they deserve to be taken seriously,” O’Donohoe said. “When you start to blend music, they don’t want to lose their identity, because it’s hard enough when they are in America. “They feel like they’ve already lost a bit of their identity or they’ve changed a little bit just to be in the new place,” he said. In this instance, he tells them, “You’re going to have to give a little bit. There’ll

be times when you don’t, there’ll be times where you can show exactly what you want to say. What you’ve been working on, you can do it unadulterated exactly the way you would wish it to be performed. Harris said that the music he plays in the orchestra is different from the traditional Irish music he plays. “And that’s what I like about the Pangean concept – that we are able to weave so many vastly different music traditions from around the world and create something new and exciting out of it,” he said. O’Donohoe also tells them to look at new ways of playing music. “Music is always evolving. Even if you stay in your own country, your music evolves every decade, that’s why we have the music of the ’80s, ’90s and so on,” he said. For O’Donohoe, the logistics of getting people together is another issue, and so is language. However, language is a challenge only at the beginning. “Once you have a piece of music and they listen to it, the language is not so important anymore because we’re performing. Now we don’t have to speak the same language because we’re playing music and this is what all of us were born to do and love to do,” he said. “Now we’re

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he Cromford Report says the Valley’s luxury home market “is patchy,” but in Gilbert it’s rolling

along. Four homes closed between July 20 and Aug. 8 for more than $1 million, bringing to 30 the number of seven-figure residential deals made in Gilbert so far this year. Gilbert Realtor Mindy Jones Nevarez said people seeking special features such as lots of space and horse rights see Gilbert as a value. The latest additions to Gilbert’s burgeoning luxury home scene include: E. Kingbird Court-$2.4 million This 6,647-square-foot, single-level home — built in 2015 buy Rainey Homes in the town’s ritzy Whitewing community — emulates a French country home, though it also boasts an Italian villa courtyard. With four rooms each having their unique designer vaulted ceiling, the house has three limestone fireplaces, five bedrooms with three of them designed as master suites and a gourmet kitchen with walk-in pantry. Outside is just as luxurious with a heated diving pool, sport court and a detached RV garage with guest rooms.

E. Warbler Road - $1.2 million Also located in Whitewing and built in 2015, this custom single-level house comes in at just over 4,800 square feet. With four bedrooms and four baths, it also boasts a high-end kitchen with white cabinetry and granite countertops, vaulted beamed ceilings throughout, a master bedroom with two-way fireplace and separate seating area and two other interior fireplaces and one outside.

East Lines Lane - $1.1 million With just under 6,000 square feet, this two-story home was built in 2001. With seven bedrooms and four bathrooms, the Santa Barbara-styled home is located in a custom-built horse community that has no homeowners association. Surrounded by lush, mature landscaping, it has a full basement, a huge chef’s kitchen, two laundry rooms and plenty of windows to allow natural light

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Buyers need to understand homes are sold ‘as is’ BY ALLEN HENDERSON GSN Guest Writer

he Arizona residential resale real estate purchase contract changed dramatically in February 2017 and it is a game changer for buyers, sellers and agents. Prior to Feb. 1, 2017, the Arizona residential resale real estate purchase contract included seller warranties. Section 5 warranties, sub section 5a, stated, “Seller warrants and shall main-

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“Seller makes no warranty to buyer, either express or implied, as to the condition, zoning or fitness for any particular use or purpose of the premises.” The 2017 version of the contract has removed all seller warranties and all properties are now sold “AS IS.” Sellers are still required to disclose known defects in the property. However, they are no longer required to warrant that the major systems in the property are in working order nor are they required to make repairs. Buyers still have a 10-day inspection period to have an inspection completed

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tracks 17 Valley cities and said all but two showed staggering increases in its Cromford Market Index, used to determine if local markets favor sellers or buyers. For Gilbert, that index showed a 10 percent change between July and August — pushing it to 213.5 — more than twice the flat 100 index ranking for an absolutely balanced market. At 213, that means sellers are favored by more than a 2-1 ratio over buyers in terms of market favorability. In practical terms, that means buyers likely will not have much — if any — leverage in negotiating the listed price. “The market is still heating up,” Cromford said. “Given that July is usually a month where the market is coasting, this is a remarkable shift in favor of sellers.” “The issue underlying these changes is lack of supply,” the Cromford Report said. “Demand has not changed very much over the last month, but supply has crashed. The reason is not hard to find. There are simply too few listings coming onto the market.” Indeed, listings in July were the low-

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est they’ve been since Cromford started tracking the data in 2001. “Because this followed a June with very weak new listing counts, we are seeing a failure to replace the homes that have been sold,” it said, adding: “Agents are hunting for new listings, iBuyers are trying hard to attract sellers and investors are campaigning intensely for everyone to sell them their homes.” Saying “home owners are unmoved” by this blitz, the Cromford Report said low inventory is particularly surprising in the wake of “the massive increase in the housing stock since 2001.” Cromford also said that prices likely will rise in light of the low inventory and that home appreciation rates “will increase over the next 12 months unless we see a massive increase in new supply.” Cromford also noted, “With new listings at a low ebb and closings at a high, this is the most unbalanced market we have seen in favor of sellers since 2005.” “Pricing has yet to respond, perfectly illustrating the time delay inherent in price movements in reaction to big changes in supply and demand,” it stated.

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Change is in the air – and it may be costly Pros and cons to prepaying your mortgage BY MINDY JONES NEVAREZ GSN Guest Writer

espite continued three-digit temperatures and a need to use an oven mitt to get a firm grip on your steering wheel, summer is actually winding down and the monsoons have finally rolled in bringing slightly more palatable evenings. Not convinced? Take a stroll in downtown Gilbert and see how many people are back to dining al fresco. Change is in the air. The real estate market typically follows suit in August with a bit of a cooling trend. However, with exceptionally low inventory year after year and continued growth in Gilbert — both in people and job numbers — the real estate market has managed to maintain its momentum past Memorial Day, straight through the Fourth of July and well past Labor Day in recent years. So, what’s so surprising about it following suit this year?

Well, something feels a little different about this summer and it’s not just the anticipation of the new Gilbert Regional Park or the myriad of awards the town has snagged over the last couple months — including the Best City for Business by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and the #7 Best Place to Raise a Family by Wallet Hub — causing a buzz around town. Available properties to buy in Gilbert have decreased faster than the neighborhood kid on a Bird scooter and buyers are gobbling up the ones that are available like an early Thanksgiving dinner. In fact, whereas we’ve already seen a strong sellers’ market for several years in Gilbert, we are now predicting something a little more interesting over the next few months. See, the real estate market is really just a big teeter totter with supply on one side and demand on the other. And depending who is sitting on either side determines just how much teeter there is on the totter. Right now, we’ve got an eighth grader on the demand side and an ant on the supply side — can you see the visual?

Going into 2019, we thought that maybe the teeter totter would have a bit more of a balance to it and while prices continued to increase and home values continued to appreciate, it was all at a healthy pace. What has become clear over the last couple of months is that while prices haven’t reflected the continued imbalance in the market, we can most certainly expect they will in the short term. You can’t turn on the TV or drive past a billboard without seeing an ad for a new company trying to buy your home. Everyone is trying to add a little balance to the market by increasing the supply. But so far, the eighth grader is still firmly planted on the ground. For those Gilbert residents who have made a move over the last few years, it has certainly been profitable. You likely have equity in your home even without doing any upgrades and have options for pulling out that equity between refinancing to drop your mortgage insurance, doing a home equity line of credit to make some improvements, or using the money to move up, move down

or pay off some debt. For those residents who haven’t taken advantage of the market yet, it might be a good idea to reach out to your local Gilbert real estate expert and discuss the options while the market is still healthy and prices are still appreciating at a healthy rate. What comes next is still an unknown but we think it’s going to come in the form of a spike in pricing and timing. Which side of that teeter totter you want to be sitting on might cost you. If we can’t bring in some reinforcements for the ant, you can expect to pay significantly more for that house in Ashland Ranch next year or even that condo on the north side. And while some increase is good for all of us, there’s only so high you can go before you have to come back down. We can’t predict the future and we’re not going to repeat the past, but we can safely say that change is in the air. Mindy Jones Nevarez, a Realtor and owner of the Amy Jones Group at Keller Williams Integrity First serving Gilbert, can be reached at 602-451-4975, Mindy@AmyJonesGroup.com or AmyJonesGroup.com.

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hould you prepay your mortgage? Yes and no, according to Realtor. com. “For some homeowners it’s a financially savvy move,” the site recently advised, “but for others, beefing up their loan payments just doesn’t make sense. Realtor.com then asked experts for the pros and cons on prepayment. Here’s how they weighed in. Pro: You’ll cut down on the interest you owe Interest is the extra fee paid to a lender for loaning the cash needed to buy a home. By increasing your monthly mortgage payments, or “prepaying,” people effectively save money in interest charges. Those savings can add up big-time. For example, a $200,000 mortgage with a 4 percent fixed interest rate and a 30year term ends up with $143,739 in interest over 30 years when minimum monthly payments are made. Paying an extra $100 per month, saves $27,037 over that time span.

Pro: You’ll get your mortgage paid off sooner By accelerating your mortgage payments, you’ll also be shortening how long it takes to pay off the loan, which would increase your cash flow in the future. “For families with young children, where the parents are concerned about paying for their children’s college tuition, sometimes we will recommend they increase mortgage payments so that when their kids head off to college their mortgage obligation is gone,” said one certified financial planner. Pro: You’ll build equity faster. No matter how much money you put down on your mortgage, your home equity is the current market value of your home minus the amount you owe on your loan. Making larger mortgage payments toward your loan’s principal would builds equity faster. Having more home equity can be a tremendous boon toward getting a home equity loan or line of credit. Pro: It helps your credit score.

Showing that less debt and that you manage your debts responsibly by paying your mortgage off early can raise your credit score. Con: Prepaying reduces mortgage interest, which is tax-deductible. Because prepaying your mortgage reduces your mortgage interest, it may not make sense from a tax-savings perspective. Mortgages are structured so that you start off paying more interest than principal. For example, in the first year of a $300,000, 30-year loan at a fixed 4 percent interest rate, you’d be deducting $10,920. Nonetheless, taking a mortgage interest deduction under the new tax law requires itemizing deductions — and itemizing may no longer make sense for many homeowners, since the standard deduction jumped under the new tax plan. Con: You could miss out on more lucrative investment opportunities. Every dollar put toward your mortgage principal is a dollar that can’t be invested in higher-yield ventures, such as stocks,

high-yield bonds or real estate investment trusts, one advisor said. But he noted, “You’d be assuming more risk by investing your money in, say, the stock market instead of putting the money toward your mortgage.” Con: Prepaying a mortgage could hamper achieving other financial goals Building your retirement savings is crucial, of course. However, some people make the mistake of prepaying their mortgage instead of maxing out their retirement contributions. Many advisors encourage people to build a sufficient emergency fund large enough to cover three to six months of essential expenses before they focus on prepaying their mortgage. Con: There may penalties for prepaying your mortgage Some lenders charge a fee if a client’s mortgage is paid in full before the loan term ends. That’s why it’s important to look for the term “prepayment disclosure” in your mortgage agreement. Realtor.com recommends people sit down with a financial planner.

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• Average Days on Market: 47 days Up from 46 Days Last Month

• Active Listings: 689 Down from 814 Listings Last Month

• Monthly Sales: 524 Down from 560 Sales Last Month

• Listings Under Contract: 530 Down from 597 Listings Under Contract Last Month

• Average Sales Price: $406,076 Up from $395,490 Last Month

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f something bad happens to your house, should you call your insurance company immediately? Not so fast, warns Realtor.com, which cautions that too many claims — or one wrong one — “could turn a real-life disaster into a financial catastrophe” because “your premiums might rise, and you’ll still have to cover the cost of the damage.” The website says homeowners insurance isn’t as simple as claim it and collect it. To save money in the long run, it cites five scenarios where homeowners might want to think twice before submitting a claim. When the cost is within 20 percent of the deductible. “Don’t treat your homeowners insurance deductible like your medical insurance deductible. Just because your insurance company will cover part of the cost doesn’t mean you want it to do so,” Realtor.com says. “I would never recommend that one of our customers turn in a claim that, after

the deductible, is only going to pay out a couple hundred dollars,” said one agent. “We advise our customers to pay cash until it becomes painful.” Submitting multiple small claims may ultimately make you “uninsurable,” the site warns. “Soon, you’ll see higher premiums, and you might even struggle to switch insurance providers.” Financial planner R.J. Weiss advises homeowners to “avoid filing a claim within 20 percent of your deductible. So, if your deductible is $2,000, don’t submit anything to your insurance if it costs less than $2,400.” When it was avoidable. Avoidable doesn’t mean “your fault,” or even anyone’s fault, per se. “Not all losses are created equal,” an agent advised. “Take hail, for instance: There’s nothing you can do to keep a freak storm from battering your roof. A theft or fire claim is always going to be worse,” he added, noting “your post-claim insurance premium increase will be proportionately worse, too.” While this shouldn’t keep you from

filing a claim if your losses were severe, consider paying cash if you can afford to do so, Realtor.com says. When you are responsible. If you’re filing a claim because of homeowner negligence, consider carefully whether you can afford to fix the problem yourself first. “If the damage is due to your lack of maintenance, your claim may be denied,” said QuoteWizard. “Even if your claim is denied, it’s still noted on the Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange — or CLUE — which means that it can affect your premiums.” If your insurance company believes you’re not capable or interested in maintaining a safe home, that can affect your insurance, too. Immediately maintaining or repairing any issues when they show up “can prevent you from filing frivolous claims,” the site said. When your local agent tells you not to file. Having a local insurance agent can be a lifesaver, especially if you’re trying to avoid premium increases.

“I take pride in advising my clients and helping them decide the best course of action regarding the claims,” said one agent. “If you call the carrier directly, they’ll often funnel you right to the claims department. Even if you’re only looking for the answer to a couple of questions, this often triggers the start of the claims process.” Realtor.com advises: “Talking to a local or independent agent first can save you the trouble of filing a claim you really shouldn’t have — and which also might increase your premiums.” The agent added, “Many agents can call your insurance company — without giving your name and policy number — to inquire about the chances of your claim being denied.” Realtor.com admitted that “figuring out which insurance claims are worth making can be a tricky business.” But it said understanding the problem and whom to call if you’re on the fence “will prevent you from paying more in homeowners insurance costs over the long run.”

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eacocks are celebrated for their uniqueness in the animal kingdom, and at noon next Saturday, Aug. 24, Tracy Schoenley and Richard Wallace will celebrate the opening of their own unique Peacock Wine Bar. The bar will open at 1525 N. Gilbert Road, at the southeast corner of Baseline Road across from the Fry’s Shopping Center. The casual venue will feature wines from around the world, small plated food, flights and presentations, musical performers and educational and lifestyle activities. “This is our first food/wine business,” said Schoenley, a Gilbert resident who will handle the day-to-day management, while Wallace, a software developer, will oversee technology and communication. The couple plans to be married next February. Schoenley loves peacocks — hence, the establishment’s name. “They display beauty, strength and courage, all things that I have always admired. The peacock is my spirit bird. Taking a chance is not something I usually do, so opening this bar has taken a lot of strength and courage. The peacock is beautiful and strong and stands for what I am now.” Schoenley has been in Arizona for 12 years and a Gilbert resident for two. The Arlington, Texas, native moved here with her former husband for his employment. She has 20-plus years of management experience and has also assisted children with autism and other special needs. “I’ve wanted to do this for about 15 years, when I first began drinking and enjoying wine,” she said. Schoenley began working on the new space in January and completed buildout in May. “I wanted to offer our guests a friendly, relaxing environment, like they were

Richard Wallace and Tracy Schoenley, who plan to get married next year, will be opening their Peacock Wine Bar in Gilbert next Saturday. (Special to GSN)

coming to my home to be entertained and not to a bar.” As part of her business due diligence and continuing wine education, she visited wineries in California, Pennsylvania and elsewhere — and did her share of dropping by almost all the East Valley wine bars. “I found that there aren’t a lot of places trying to accomplish what we’re trying to here,” she said. To make that happen, the couple have hired 12 employees, most from Chandler, Gilbert and Mesa. For the homelike atmosphere, the interior will be bright and welcoming, with an aubergine north wall, couches, chairs, rugs, coffee tables and tables with dining chairs. The aim is to accommodate either

people who want to enjoy or gather in groups or mingle. Eventually, the couple hopes to offer outside seating. Peacock Wine Bar will open by offering 20 wines by the glass and about 50 by the bottle. Varietals will include sparkling wines from Italy, France and California; white wines such as Albarinos from Spain and the Napa Valley, Pinot Biancos and Pinot Grigios from Italy, Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand and California and France and lesser-known varieties such as Vermentino. Schoenley is also considering Arizona wines. “We’re starting out with four wine flights: some sweeter whites, medium whites, reds and maybe a rosé or sparkling wines,” she said.

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Fame has become a disease in the video age BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ GSN Columnist

ou know what affliction never gets the attention it deserves? Fame. That’s a disease I hope never to catch. Sure, famous people probably don’t wait 45 minutes for a table at Oregano’s. And they get treated as VIPs when they go to a U2 concert or a sporting event. Even so, despite the benefits, being famous looks awful to me. Case in point: This week’s flap over CNN anchor Chris Cuomo flipping out when some jerk with a video camera called him “Fredo,” a reference to the dumb, traitorous Corleone son in “The Godfather.” Lost in the altercation’s storm of fbombs and testosterone — and Cuomo’s bizarre comparison that calling him Fredo

was no different than slurring a black person with the n-word — is what touched off the incident to begin with. A random stranger approached another human being who was out with his wife and 9-year-old daughter and saw fit to insult him. This is only acceptable, you’ll note, because Cuomo is famous. He appears on a national television network every weeknight, reading the news from a teleprompter, interviewing newsmakers and regularly insulting the President of the United States. Thus, he’s fair game in our culture of 24/7 confrontation. As Cuomo put it on Twitter afterward: “Appreciate all the support but — truth is I should be better than the guys baiting me. This happens all the time these days. Often in front of my family. But there is a lesson: no need to add to the ugliness; I should be better than what I oppose.”

Another case in point explaining the downside of fame: Last Saturday night at 11:30, Chandler police arrested a 60-yearold man for driving under the influence near Pecos Road and Arizona Avenue. The man was observed speeding in a 2009 Chevy Tahoe. He also swerved out of his lane into the bike lane. Fortunately, no was struck, injured or killed. Such garden variety DUI arrests happen every Saturday night in virtually every city in the Valley. In fact, more than 26,000 Arizona drivers were busted for DUI in 2017. So why did this DUI make the news? Because the driver was a guy named Ron Minegar. Still don’t know who he is? Neither did I. It turns out Minegar is the executive vice president and chief operations officer for the Arizona Cardinals football team. In 2019, such a position makes him fa-

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mous enough to draw headlines for his inexcusably poor decision to combine Tito’s vodka and driving. I should note that Minegar’s colleague Steve Keim, the team’s general manager, also was arrested for DUI in Chandler last year. And the Cardinals recently have had a series of off-field incidents and arrests, enough for reporters to portray a team in chaos, struggling with a culture of recklessness. Even so, had Minegar been arrested in isolation, I imagine his mugshot still would have made the news all week, along with bodycam video of his failing field sobriety tests. That’s how fame — even low-level fame — works these days. It has a few benefits for which the famous face an additional level of public scrutiny not applied to the masses. Do I feel sorry for Cuomo and Minegar? No. Both men could have acted differently and avoided the headlines. Cuomo could have been more graceful. Minegar could have used an ounce of common sense and four ounces less vodka. The famous seem to be a source of endless fascination nowadays, approached ad nauseum, reported on endlessly, consumed like so many potato chips. Thoreau once wrote that the “mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” I’ll pass on desperation, but the quiet certainly has its advantages.

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Higley football 2019: Campo Verde quietly confident Campo Verde senior defensive back Chad Roderick aims to become a leader for the Coyotes this season while locking down opposing wideouts. (Zach Alvira/ GSN Staff)

BY ZACH ALVIRA GSN Sports Editor

very year, the senior class in Campo Verde High School’s football program hears different narratives for how their season will pan out. At times the Coyotes are viewed as contenders in the 5A San Tan Valley Region. But in some instances, such as this upcoming season, they are counted out. But that’s what they prefer. “We are really underrated this year, but we have a lot of potential,” said senior wideout Danny McFarland, who was offered by the University of Mary. “We know if we maintain energy throughout the entire season we will be successful.” McFarland is one of the few starters returning from last year’s senior-heavy team. While the Coyotes’ roster is once again littered with players in their final year, most were backups. “In terms of experience, we are a really young team,” said Max Ragsdale, who has been the program’s only head coach in its nine-year history. “That’s where our brand of disciplined football and the bond they have as a team comes into play.” Ragsdale believes this year’s players have the tightest bond of all of his previous teams. Much of that stems from them playing youth football together. The chemistry they’ve been able to create with one another has allowed players such as McFarland, cornerback Chad Roderick, middle linebacker Jayden Fletcher and seven other seniors to emerge as leaders. Ragsdale refers to them as the alpha dogs. “It’s an honor, I take that into account every time I come out to practice,” Roderick said. “It’s all about leading by example.” Roderick tries to bring everything he’s got in practice on a daily basis. Often times, that involves matching up with McFarland in one-on-one drills. The two are the best at their respective positions, and often raise the tempo when battling for the ball. There are times when McFar-

land is able to overpower the 5-foot-5, 150-pound Roderick with his 6-foot, 170-pound frame. But it’s not uncommon to see Roderick come right back and break up a pass using his speed and ability to lockdown an opposing wideout. It’s Roderick’s determination and heart Ragsdale says he displays on a daily basis that allowed him to be voted by the last year’s outgoing senior class to carry Campo Verde’s signature shield out on the field. “He’s definitely a quiet leader,” Ragsdale said, “but everyone would agree that Friday nights would be rough without Chad Roderick.” Campo Verde isn’t a team that with one or two guys that standout amongst the rest. And they aren’t the type of team that will overpower opponents. But where they all feel they have an advantage is the work they put in together as a cohesive unit. It also helps when every player, both young and old, has bought into the program’s culture. “I’ve seen a lot of heart from this team,” Fletcher said, “but we all know there is

still room to improve. We all have the mindset to continue pushing and to not be content with where we are at.” Fletcher has become the quarterback of the defense at the middle linebacker position. It’s a role he enjoys, mostly because of his physicality and

Campo Verde senior linebacker Jayden Fletcher has all the tangibles to become dominant at his position. He has emerged as the quarterback of the defense, and constantly motivates his teammates in practice. (Zach Alvira/GSN Staff)

knowing each of his teammates responsibility every play. He harped on the trust he has for the rest of the defense, and the trust they have in him to make plays when needed. It all goes hand-in-hand with the unity of the team across the board. “I like being able to trust my brothers,” Fletcher said. “That’s what it’s all about for us.” Campo Verde will likely rely on Fletcher, McFarland and Roderick to lead the way in its first game on Friday against Sunnyside, as well as a few weeks into the season. Wideout Cameron Pinion will also be a key contributor, as well as defensive end Ameer Dalbik, who was offered by the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in July. But there is still a question mark at quarterback, as seniors Bryan Rivas and Zach Herrera continue to battle for the starting role. “Both of them are physically good,” Ragsdale said. “Neither have been able to truly separate themselves, but I’m hoping we will be able to make a decision by Aug. 22.

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5A Williams Field

Williams Field will be with a new quarterback for the first time in three years, as senior Mason Bugg and junior Devin Switzer continue to battle for the starting role. But experience along the offensive line and skill positions have the Black Hawks as a contender to reach the new Open Division, 8-team playoff. Kendrix Lurry will be the lead back and will also take snaps at slot receiver. Three-star tight end Joshua Gale will impact the Black Hawks’ offense both as a run-blocker and receiver, while junior Myles Taylor will adds speed and big-play ability at wideout. Middle linebacker Sam Hancock, the leading tackler last season, returns to anchor the defense. Williams Field opens up the season at home against Norco (Calif.) on Friday.

Higley

Much like their district rival Williams Field, the Higley Knights will have a new quarterback in junior Kai Millner under center in to start the season. Millner shined in offseason passing tournaments, and picked up Division I offers from the likes of Arizona, Arizona State and Michigan State. Along with Millner, wideout Isaiah Eastman and Alex Lines, one of the top tight ends in the state, will lead a potent Higley offense. On defense, the Knights are led by 6-foot-8, 220-pound defensive end Jason Harris and linebackers Zach Kriens and Cannen Hall. Higley will open up the season at home against Alemany (Mission Hills, Calif.) on Saturday.

Gilbert

Gilbert High School will once again be led by The University of Arizona commit Will Plummer at quarterback. Plummer, a dual-threat quarterback with a big arm, threw for 3,240 yards last season and 25 touchdowns. He will once again benefit from Tigers’ coach Derek Zellner’s pass happy offense. Helping Plummer on offense will be senior wideout Blake Barnhart, who transferred from Williams Field during the offseason. The two played youth football together, and have already established a chemistry through spring and summer workouts. Much of Gilbert’s starters on defense will be new, but it’s a talented, scrappy bunch that will make plays when needed. Gilbert opens up the season against district rival Mesquite on Aug. 23.

4A Mesquite

Mesquite High School has a new football coach

after Chad DeGrenier left for the same position at Mesa High School. Ironically, Scott Hare, who coached Mesa from 2014-15 but spent the last three seasons as Mesquite athletic director, stepped down from his administrative position to coach the Wildcats. Junior quarterback Ty Thompson, who is one of the best in the 2021 class, will lead the offense for the second straight season. Jacob Walker, the team’s leading receiver last season, is back after catching 52 passes for 788 yards and 9 touchdowns in just nine games as a junior in 2018. Sophomore athlete Andrew Morris will look to build off a strong freshman campaign, in which he hauled in 18 passes for 244 yards and 2 touchdowns. On defense, senior linebacker Hunter Hanna leads a young group. Mesquite opens up the season against district rival Gilbert on Aug. 23.

3A American Leadership Academy – Gilbert

After serving a year of post season ineligibility, American Leadership Academy’s newest campus in Gilbert is eligible to compete for a 3A conference title. In ALA Gilbert’s first season in the Canyon Athletic Association in 2017, head coach Randy Ricedorff led the Eagles to the CAA championship. A majority of those players remain in the program, as well as several other underclassmen. Randy’s son, Jack, returns as a junior to lead the Eagles’ offense at quarterback. Last season, he threw for 2,234 yards and 25 touchdowns. His second leading receiver, Malakia Williams, is now a senior while sophomore athlete Matt Ohlund will once again be a playmaker on offense. Ohlund and Williams will also see time at defense, along with several other key returners from last year’s team, including seniors Kayden Orona and Taggert Caskey. ALA-Gilbert opens up the season against Gilbert Christian on Aug. 23.

Gilbert Christian

Danny Norris enters his first season as head coach of the Gilbert Christian High School football program. The Knights are entering their second season in the 3A conference, and fourth overall playing 11-man football. Gilbert Christian had a committee of quarterbacks last season, with now junior Zach Miller leading the way with 819 yards and 5 touchdowns as a sophomore. Overall, Gilbert Christian returns most of its team from last season, as only 10 of the 25 players on the roster graduated. Defensive back Weston Zeier, who had the second-most tackles last season, heads an experienced defense in 2019.

Danny McFarland is one of few returning starters this season for Campo Verde. The senior wideout has an offer from the University of Mary. (Zach Alvira/GSN Staff) Gilbert Christian opens up the season against ALA-Gilbert on Aug. 23.

1A Arete Prep

Arete Prep made an appearance in the 1A conference playoffs for the first time since 2013, when the school was known as Mesa Prep. Led by coach Corbin Smith, the Chargers went on to 7-3 just two years after the 2016 season was canceled due to lack of participation.

Matthew McClelland returns to lead the Chargers’ offense as a sophomore. Last year, he was among the top freshman passers in the country with 2,559 yards and 31 touchdowns. His older brother, senior Noah McClelland, will lead the receiving corps after wideouts Brennan Weir and Ben White graduated. James Varner returns at linebacker to lead the defense. With only 13 players listed on the roster, Arete will look for contributions from each player to repeat its success from last season. The Chargers open up the season against 1A power Mogollon on Aug. 23.

Highland aims for crown as GPS’ season begins BY ZACH ALVIRA

“I’m excited see how it plays out.” GSN Sportsto Editor

ighland High School’s football program was one play away from knocking off two-time defending 6A state champion Chandler in last year’s semifinal game. It took a two-point conversion in overtime for the Wolves to beat the Hawks, who entered the postseason as the No. 5 seed with an 11-2 record, their best in many years. Highland was led by a

plethora of seniors on both sides of the ball, including quarterback Kaleb Herbert, athlete Kohner Cullimore and most of the offensive line. The departure of last year’s senior class has allowed for several backups from last season to emerge as starters in 2019. But don’t expect a drop-off in talent. As has become common since Brock Farrel took over the program in 2017, this year’s team has the same confidence and playmakers to make yet another

deep run in the playoffs. “I think it gives us confidence that even if we don’t have a bunch of four or fivestar guys, we can still compete,” Farrel said. “Last year we had a team of just a bunch of really good football players. I don’t think this year will be any different.” As is the case every season, new leaders have begun to emerge. One in particular is sophomore quarterback Gage Dayley. Despite his young age, Dayley im-

pressed the coaching staff and the rest of his teammates throughout the spring and summer. Farrel said that nearly every pass he throws is on target, an impressive characteristic from a player that young. He’s started to become more of a vocal leader for the team, but still tends to lead by example from under center. “I’ve seen myself become a leader a little bit, but guys like Tanner Crandall,

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against Alhambra. Every member of the Hawks’ football program knows success will come from how they come together as a team, just like they did last season. That’s been one of the main focuses this offseason, and so far it’s worked out. “Football isn’t all about winning or losing, it’s about coming together as brothers,” Wood said. “But I know if we can do that, it will lead to success. We are out to prove last year wasn’t a on-time thing. “We want to show Highland is building a good football program.”

Zach Schroeder, those type of seniors have really helped me out,” Dayley said. “I’m thankful to have those guys around me.” Schroeder, Crandall and Tru Tanner, who made the transition from quarterback to wideout, are just some of the weapons the Dayley has to his disposal at receiver this season. Tight end Tysen Rohner will also prove to be a highly used asset with his 6-foot6, 202-pound frame. Dayley will also benefit from a couple of talented running backs returning Desert Ridge The Jaguars had their worst season since Jeremy from last year’s team in senior Danny Hathcock took over the program in 2006. While Wood and junior Max Davis. Desert Ridge still made the playoffs, it finished Wood was part of the three-headed just 3-9 on the year. Injuries were one of the main monster the Hawks had early on last causes of the team’s struggles, but with several talented players returning, Desert Ridge may return season with Kullimore and Dayton Huff- to its old ways. Austin Kolb has improved tremendously since man. last season, as the junior appears to be more confiLater in the season, Davis earned reps dent in the pocket. at tailback in relief of the three, who also He should be, as he has Cal-commit Aidan Lee started on defense. and Andrew Chino at his disposal. San Diego state “I’m playing both ways again this year, commit Joquarri Price leads what will be a potent defense, along with linebacker Koby Hathcock, an it’s something I’m excited about,” Wood Iowa State commit at long snapper, leading the said. “I just can’t wait to go out there and charge at linebacker. The Jaguars are determined to change course from last season, and they will be show what I can do.” right out of the gate. Wood will help anchor a linebacking tested Desert Ridge opens the season on Friday, Aug. corps that also returns senior Robert 23 against Red Mountain. Kingsford, who played a vital role in Highland’s success last season. Junior Perry Is this the year the Pumas dethrone district-rival linebacker Kam Cullimore, Kohner’s Chandler? The Pumas lost talent to graduation, but younger brother, has opened eyes this have also reloaded on both sides of the ball. Seoffseason and is expected to have a nior quarterback Chubba Purdy, who committed to Louisville in the summer, will make plays all break out year. year long for the Pumas along with wideout Jorden Highland’s linebackers are just a small Young and running back Peyton Hill. sample size of the talent the Hawks will bring on the defensive side of the ball this season. Senior cornerback Ja’sean Lee is one of the best at his position, while junior defensive end Colten Ellsworth imposes a threat to opposing quarterbacks. “We are always going to have some of our best guys on defense,” Farrel said. “We play defense with a purpose, and we are always going to be physical and tough. We are going to be creative as we have to be.” Highland remains a team with high energy and a mindset to prove last year’s deep playoff run wasn’t a fluke. They’re out to make a statement this season, and Highland senior linebacker Robert Kingsford played a vital role in the Hawks’ success last season. He hopes to make another significant impact it starts on Friday, Aug. 23 in 2019. (Zach Alvira/GSN Staff)

Perry lost four of its top tacklers from last year’s 6A runner-up team, and will now turn to defensive back Andrei Mayberry and linebackers Cole Sabetta and Jackson Ford to lead the charge. The Pumas remain in contention to make the first-ever Open Division playoff. Perry opens the season on Friday, Aug. 23 with a showdown against Pinnacle.

Highland sophomore quarterback Gage Dayley steps into the starting role this season for the Hawks. (Zach Alvira/GSN Staff)

Highland senior running back Daniel Wood expects to play another key role on both offense and defense for the Hawks. (Zach Alvira/GSN Staff)

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Eggstasy brings breakfast magic to S. Chandler BY KEVIN REAGAN GET OUT Staff

eter Verros says he’s a simple, bacon-and-eggs-type of guy. But the menu at his new brunch spot in Chandler begs to differ. It has jelly-donut-flavored pancakes, bacon covered in chocolate and crepes served with bananas and chili peppers. Verros said his staff at Eggstasy, 2430 S. Gilbert Road, is always experimenting and testing the limits of the standard breakfast menu. “We’re always looking to keep going forward, keep being innovative,” Verros said. They serve waffles, pancakes, sandwiches, burgers and eggs — lots of eggs. Verros estimated they crack about two million eggs from Hickman Farms each year. They serve eggs with apple ciderflavored bacon, eggs with ciabatta bread, and nine different styles of Eggs Benedict. And there are specialty items not on the regular menu, like crepes covered in a cookie butter sauce. Eggstasy has three existing locations around Scottsdale. Verros said he originally planned to open the first location in

Peter Verros said his latest Eggstacy restaurant in Chandler will continue testing the lmits of the standard breakfast menu as he does with his locations in Scottsdale. Some of his dishes include berry blintzes, Cinnamon Roll Pancakes and Cookie Butter Crepes.. (Pablo Robles/Staff Photograher)

Chandler, but fate had him venturing further north. The Chicago native moved to Arizona a few years ago after a trip exposed him to the state’s alluring sunshine and business-friendly atmosphere. “I came out here and fell in love with it,” Verros said. He has more than 25 years of restaurant

experience, opening and running his first breakfast spot when he was still a teenager. People made fun of his menus at first, he said, but then they started catching on and getting trendy. Eclectic, hip brunch spots that serve avocado toast can now be found every-

where throughout the Valley. But Verros said this has been his style for years. He wants Eggstasy to feel like a momand-pop store that’s welcoming and inviting. It should almost feel like a party, he said, which is why the restaurant has Maroon 5 and Ricky Martin playing regularly in the background. “We don’t want that corporate feel,” Verros said. Crepes remain one of the restaurant’s most popular dishes. From Nutella crepes to spinach crepes, Eggstasy offers a wide spectrum. And there are plenty of healthier options for customers looking to watch their calories. Among the restaurant’s numerous menu items, Verros said his personal favorite is the gluten-free lemon ricotta pancakes. The restaurant will be testing out Japanese-style soufflé pancakes soon. In honor of the Chandler location opening, customers at all four Eggstasy locations will have the chance to win a special prize on Aug. 24. If a customer receives a gold-coated pancake that day, they’ll win a lifetime supply of free pancakes.

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majestic, purple unicorn adorns one of the walls of Kristin Garcia’s new shop. But this is no doe-eyed, cartoonish, cute unicorn. He has the face and presence of a strong warrior. This creature is beautiful, but not to be messed with. “He’s just showing the power of what a little balance… can do for your whole world,” Garcia explained. “Balance” is a reoccurring theme in Garcia’s new business – Purge, Love and Peace Rage Rooms, 106 S. Oregon St. in downtown Chandler. Across the room from the unicorn are the words “hate,” “taxes,” and “hell” spray-

Owner Kristin Garcia said her new downtown Chandler business, Purge, Love, and Peace, offers a rage room experience as long as customers heed some basic rules. On the other hand, she can also tailor the objects of their rage to particular requests. (Kimberly Carrillo/ Staff Photographer)

painted on the wall. The ugly words purposefully contrast with the mystical unicorn. It’s all meant to symbolize the yin-yang duality that encompasses daily life, Garcia said. If one wants to see the light, they may have to walk through the dark. If one wants to be with the unicorns, one might have to unleash some rage. Garcia’s business lets someone do that in a safe and controlled environment. Her shop is known as a rage room, a concept that’s been recently popping up throughout the country. It’s believed to have started in Japan about 10 years ago before hundreds of rage rooms started opening in Europe

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and the United States. One opened in Tempe a couple years ago and another opened in Tucson earlier this year. Garcia believes she’s the first to come to Chandler. The essential idea of these rooms is to let paying guests break, smash and destroy things with no consequences. They’re given a set amount of time to break as many liquor bottles and dinner plates as they can. Garcia’s business follows this same formula, except she really wants her clients to find some Jeanette Bobacik, left, and Sara Cotton are prepared to vent their anger on useless The rage room gives customers plenty of inspiration with its murals but also offers some harmony through their experi- comforting words of love and peace. (Pablo Robles/Staff Photographer) objects in the Chandler rage room. (Pablo Robles/Staff Photographer) ence. This is why her rage room is called Purge, Love, and Peace. ered a long-term strategy for dealing with “Those are the stages that you need to rage room and let the guest play out a de- guests receive free breakables. Mental health experts have had varyanxiety and frustration. structive fantasy. do to find some sort of balance in your ing opinions on whether rage rooms are Garcia thinks there’s a self-gratifying “We can kind of customize to whatever life,” Garcia said. a good way to deal with stress. thrill to letting loose and releasing some There are contradictions found it is that is irritating, frustrating or weighMany have said they can be a fun activ- aggression. The laughter and joy she’s throughout the store on Oregon Street. ing you down that you need to get off your ity for healthy individuals, but wouldn’t seen her guests express is contagious, Garcia’s bathroom is covered in flashy, at- chest,” Garcia said. She recalled a recent guest who had classify rage rooms as a clinical form Garcia said. It’s all about living in the motention-grabbing stickers: one advocates been battling cancer and just gotten a of therapy. In a 2018 column, Dr. Kevin ment and learning not to take things so for socialism, while another supports divorce. He had feared his illness would Bennett of Pennsylvania State University seriously, she added. capitalism. Information: 480-857-0022. take away his mobility, so Garcia let him wrote rage rooms should not be considOne sticker displays a stoic Barack Obama. Another is a flattering portrait of bring in a wheelchair and walker: two objects that had come to symbolize his pain President Donald Trump. The aesthetic is not trying to take a and anxiety. They also printed his ex-wife’s face on political stand on any issue. Rather, it attempts to resemble the chaos that goes some plates. “He just went in there and crushed evwith living in a tribalistic society, where erything,” Garcia said. lines are constantly being drawn and citiThe experience may be therapeutic for zens feel pressured to pick a side. When guests enter the shop, they walk some of Garcia’s guests, but the shop itself down a long, shadowy hallway that Garcia has turned into a place for her to deal with wants to feel almost like the corridor of an her own feelings. The Tempe native said she encountered insane asylum. Clients are dressed in jumpsuits, gloves a troubling conflict while putting the busiAround the Clock Customized Care to each and every Resident and face-shields before they’re escorted ness together. • Bathing Assistance • Personal Care Plans She had hired a contractor named Jack into one of three rooms. • Custom Prepared Meals • Outdoor Courtyards and Patios to help her build the rage room. 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If you’re looking 1 1/2 cups flour flavorless pork. slices on the top, just enough to fit a piece of garlic seasonings, carne asada has and will always be a family-style ¼ cup sugar That’s why tenderloins lengthwise. southwestern favorite! are often brined or marinated sliced Sunday supper, carne asada brings the flavors 3 1/2 teaspoons powder ahead of time. Briningbaking introduces moistureentrée into theoften ten- ofThen, the magic isto made It can be served as a stand-alone the Southwest life! with the sauce that is 1/2 and teaspoon salt adds the flavor. derloin, Ingredients: served withmarinating a chimichurri sauce, or made into poured over the tenderloin before it goes into the 1 1/4 cups whole buttermilk But this saves youorthat step. of the won1 stick ofrecipe butter (8 milk tablespoons) tacos, tostados or perhaps as a Allhearty salad oven which turns into a rich, sweet and savory glaze 3 tablespoons melted butter 6 tablespoons packed light brown sugar derful savory flavors the tenderloin is done. For the Peach Filling:happen while the tenderloin is when 1 large egg 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon cooking. It has many Thisthe week, try a little tenderloin! 1 cup brown sugar of the ingredients you are used For Batter: Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vanilla For the cream cheese drizzle 4 tablespoons butter to 2 lbs. with a skirt porksteak tenderloin like garlic, Dijon mustard, soy 1 ½ cups flour or flank steak tablespoons softened butter Pinch of salt 24teaspoons baking powder Tortillas if making Carne Asada tacos 2 tablespoons softened cream cheese For the cinnamon swirl 1/4 cupgreens 7-Up orand water ½ teaspoon salt Salad fixings if making Carne 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, just 3/4 cup powdered sugar 2 lbs fresh peaches ¾ cup sugar Asada steak salad (6-8), peeled, pitted and sliced, tomelted 4 cups.(not boiling) 11½teaspoon cups milkvanilla extract Ingredients: 1 tablespoon corn starch 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Marinade: Directions: 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 (approx. 2.5 lb.) pork tenderloin 3 tablespoons orange juice Directions: Prepare pancake batter: pered bag. ½ cup garlic orange juicesliced 4 large cloves, in half lengthwise 2steak teaspoons freshcasserole rosemarydish. in ato glass In a saucepan, melt brown sugar, butter, salt and water. Bring andnonstick simmer until is dissolved. If making boxed pancake mix, follow instructions on Next, Heat aboil large, skilletsugar or griddle. Coat ¼ cup lime juice 3 large Place in theolive refrigerator for a minimum of 2 3 tablespoons low (about sodium soy saucelimes) 4 tablespoons oil Add peaches and cornstarch, stirring well. Simmer until peaches begin to thicken. with cooking spray. the back of the box. 1/4 cup sweet yellow onion, chopped fine hours. Mix together spices for dry rub. 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon salt 1cloves, stick ofminced butter (8 tablespoons) bottom of or an with 8”x 8” 1/3or cup batter,the spreading it out IfMelt making pancake batter from scratch, and pour into theMake 3 garlic Heatpancake grill grill pan. Remove steak from 3 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon pepper 9” x the 13” baking dish. marinade. (Discard leftover marinade.) 1 teaspoon red flakes for 30 seconds. Melt butter chili in microwave to form a circle. Season steak on both low. sidesSnip witha dry rub. mixing bowl, flour,flour, bakingsugar, powder, salt, sugar, milkheat and Reduce tovanilla. medium small opening InInaamedium bowl,combine mix together baking Bake 45 minutes until internal Directions: Grill uncovered about 3 forminutes peror side. Don’t Mix until fully combine. Dry rub: powder in the pipingInternal bag. When the pancake form Preheatand yoursalt. oven to 350 degrees. temperature reaches 145-150 degrees.begins Bastetooccaovercook! temperature should read 1 Add teaspoon saltmixture Gently pour overvanilla, melted butter. Do not stir. about milk, butter, egg and stirring to combine. bubbles, make adegrees. pinwheel with the cinnamon driz125-130 Remove from heat and Place tenderloin in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Use a sionally. Transfer the tenderloin to a large cutting 1 teaspoon pepper Carefully spoon peaches on top of batter. Do not stir.letzle,rest forlet 10 minutes. 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in 2001 and later enrolled in a doctoral music program at Arizona State Univerhe Chandler Symphony Orchestra’s sity. Around the time he got his degree last newest music director is excited to year, Nikolovski was encouraged to audibring his worldly experience to the tion for a conductor opening in Chandler. organization. After several months of waiting, NikoVanja Nikolovski has been conducting and composing music all over the world lovski was notified in May he’d be the orchestra’s newest director. for several years. A good conductor requires great prepaHe’ll have a chance to showcase his muration, he said, and an ability to form posisical skills when the community orchestive relationships with the musicians. tra kicks off its season with a concert on “You need to treat them with respect, Sept. 6. Nikolovski, who also teaches at Chan- you need to treat them with dignity,” dler’s East Valley Yamaha Music School, Nikolovski said. Conducting in America is notably difsaid he hopes to challenge the orchestra of about 80 musicians with a rigorous ferent than in Macedonia or Russia, he program that will produce high-quality explained. Conductors cannot be too friendly in the latter countries because concerts. “I want to bring a higher level of perfor- musicians there demand a certain amount of authority. mance, a lot of enthusiasm,” he said. “You have to be more strict, otherwise The 51-year-old has been studying music since he was a child growing up in they might use a little bit of that friendliNorth Macedonia, located in southeastern ness against you,” he said. Chandler’s all-volunteer orchestra beEurope. He recalled being raised in a house full gan with a group performing at Mesa of vinyl records and remembered taking Community College under Maestro Jack his first music lessons at the age of five. Herriman. When their rehearsal space was taken His father and brother were also musiaway in 1991, members of the group recians. “It was in my heart from the very begin- located and formed what would become known as the Chandler Symphony Orning,” he said. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Mace- chestra. The organization has been putting on donia and attempted to get a master’s defree concerts each year for the Chandler gree before the region’s political turmoil community for the last 27 years. interrupted his plans. As attendance to arts events has People did not have time for music and culture during this time, he said, so he changed and dwindled nationally over the last decade, Nikolovski said he thinks looked for new opportunities abroad. He conducted orchestras in Croatia, live performance is still relevant and valuRussia, Serbia and Portugal before decid- able to the average citizen. Live music can be incredibly healing ing to set his sights farther west. and can make someone feel more conNikolovski moved to the United States nected to their community, he said, awakening a person’s spirit. “We are becoming robots, very loyal to our work and then we don’t have time for ourselves,” he said. The orchestra’s first concert will be a tribute to popular film scores from movies like “Titanic,” “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Mission: Impossible.” The following concerts will include the works of composers like Wolfgang AmadeVanja Nikolovski, who has conducted and composed music around the world, is the new music director for Chandler Symphony us Mozart and Johann Sebastian Orchestra. (Special to GSN) Bach. GSN STAFF

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