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Mesa moving on massive pipeline for more water BY SCOTT SHUMAKER Tribune Staff Writer

esa city officials have been talking about the Central Mesa Reuse Pipeline for years, and the big infrastructure project may take a step closer to reality tomorrow, June 20, when City Council will consider selecting a contractor for the project and awarding $3 million for preconstruction services. When finished, the planned 3-foot-wide underground pipeline would move millions

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of gallons of reclaimed wastewater a day 10 miles south from the Northwest Wastewater treatment plant at Thomas Road and Val Vista Drive for ultimate delivery to the Gila River Indian Community’s agricultural fields. With an estimated $90 million price tag, the project is a major undertaking, both financially and in terms of public inconvenience during construction, which could last up to two years. But the city believes the costs and impacts will be worth it, potentially expanding Mesa’s access to Colorado River water at a relatively cheap price.

That’s vital for continued growth, leaders say, particularly for southeast Mesa, where industrial growth is rapid and current and prospective users are seeking access to large volumes of water. Following a study of routes, officials selected a path for the pipeline completely within city rights-of-way beneath public streets, meaning crews will have to dig up portions of roadways to install the pipeline. The pipeline route heads south down Val

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ith the July 4 holiday approaching, Mesa police and fire and medical officials briefed the City Council on plans for enforcing fireworks laws this year during its June 16 discussion session. Several council members said they are inundated with calls and emails each year complaining about fireworks. Mesa PD Commander Mike Beaton told council members that the department receives about 1,300 calls related to fireworks annually, concentrated around the Fourth of July and Memorial Day. Vice Mayor Jenn Duff said illegal use of fireworks is “very disruptive to people’s lives, their

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As Ben Barrus as Mufasa shows Caleb Evans, young Simba the sights, the ensemble cast danced to “grass of the Pride Lands” in a unique production sponsored by the City of Mesa Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, Arizona Disabled Sports and Red Mountain High School Theatre in Disney’s “The Lion King Jr” last weekend at the school. The cast comprised all disabled students dressed in an array of colorful costumes. For the story, see page 20. (David Minton/Tribune Staff Photographer)

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pets, PTSD for veterans, the list goes on.” City Manager Chris Brady promised that the city was planning “a new level of enforcement” this year, but council members appeared skeptical that officials could deliver results on what has been a stubborn issue. There are two categories of fireworks abuse in Mesa: legal fireworks being discharged outside of allowed dates, and the discharge of firework types that are always illegal in Arizona. State law regulates the dates that “permissible consumer fireworks” can be sold and used in Arizona. These are pyrotechnics that stay on the ground or are handheld, like sparklers, fountains and wheels. In the summer, dates when legal fireworks can be used are June 24 through July 6. As far as illegal fireworks, “a good way to define or know what an illegal firework is,” Mesa Fire and Medical Deputy Chief Steve Warden said, “is anything that is designed to become aerial, that has a report, like a bang or explosion … all the iterations of those things like Roman candles, mortars, … skyrockets, bottle rockets – all of those items are illegal fireworks.” Beaton outlined changes in fireworks enforcement this year. He said that first, police are partnering with Mesa Fire and Medical on inspections of fireworks vendors, 21 of which have applied to set up kiosks in Mesa. During those inspections, the police will ensure there are no illegal fireworks for sale. In addition to shadowing fire and medical on their routine inspections, police will also conduct “surprise inspections” on fireworks kiosks. There will also be fliers and media releases to educate the public on what is legal and illegal in Arizona and where legal fireworks are permitted. “We also have uniformed enforcement as well as plainclothes enforcement plans,” Beaton said. “The gist of the plan will be involving education and enforcement. Officers will be expected to take some sort of action on a fireworks call.” “Either educate the people (in violation) and then document that in the call comments so that follow-on officers know that

Police are partnering with Mesa Fire and Medical on inspections of fireworks vendors, 21 of which have applied to set up kiosks in Mesa. (Tribune file photo) they’ve already been educated, and it may lieve there will be no consequences for firbe time to take some enforcement,” Bea- ing off illegal fireworks, so they cross state lines and purchase “thousands of dollars ton continued. Council members wanted to drill down worth” of banned pyrotechnics. “Has there been discussions that you’re a little bit on the details on enforcement. “Our constituents have frustration on going to actually maybe try a little bit how to control it in their neighborhoods harder on Fourth of July night to go out to enforce?” Spilswhen they know ilbury asked. legal fireworks are A good way to define or know People might going on,” Duff what an illegal firework is, is change their beasked Beaton. havior, she said, if “What’s your adanything that is designed to “realize that vice?” become aerial, that has a report, they these (police) cars “Always call if you like a bang or explosion … all are out driving see something,” the iterations of those things around, they could Beaton said, adding that enforcing like Roman candles, mortars, … be coming around corner any prohibitions on ilskyrockets, bottle rockets – all of the minute.” legal fireworks is those items are illegal fireworks. In his response, inherently difficult. Beaton focused “The hard part is again on respond… we have to have the evidence that this person actually vio- ing to calls, saying, “the expectation is if lated the law of the city code,” Beaton said. you’re on a call, take some sort of action, “If we pull up and we see someone shooting whether it’s education, gathering names.” “It’s fun. I get it,” Spilsbury said of shoota firework, we can take action on that. … If we see a group of people that could have ing off illegal fireworks, “but I care more about the babies, the autistic kids, the oldpossibly been shooting this off – educate.” Councilwoman Julie Spilsbury wanted er people … dogs are important, too. It just to see more proactive patrolling on nights is very, very disruptive to a lot of people’s lives, and it happens for hours and hours when fireworks are a problem. She told Beaton that residents just be- and hours and hours.” 

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The 3-foot-wide underground pipe will travel 10 miles from north Mesa to the Gila River Indian Community. (City of Mesa)

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Vista Drive until McLellan Road, where it turns east before arriving at Greenfield Road via 40th Street and Brown Road. The pipeline then follows Greenfield Road south, crosses US 60, then turns southwest before connecting with an existing pipeline at Recker and Houston Roads. Supervising Engineer Jesse Heywood said construction on the pipeline is planned to begin May 2023. “Construction will be phased to limit traffic impacts,” a staff report to council states. “Public access will be maintained to businesses and local streets as required per contract documents. Additional street impacts include potential left turn restrictions, lane closures and other temporary

restrictions.” Three construction companies submitted Statements of Qualification in July of 2021, and city staff recommend awarding Garney Companies Inc the contract. Garney’s Arizona office is located in Mesa, and the company is one of the city’s current utility construction service providers. The council report states that a Guaranteed Maximum Price for the project will be set during the last phase of the preconstruction process. City Manager Chris Brady told the council in 2021 that the pipeline project would likely be fully or partially funded by future bond packages.

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Here is another view of the massive pipeline’s path, whose construction could create up to two years of traffic disruptions. (City of Mesa) to their treated effluent water to stretch their water portfolios, using reclaimed water to irrigate places like golf courses and city parks – locations that might otherwise use drinking water. Mesa’s Northwest water treatment plant can churn out up to 18 million gallons of effluent a day, but the city has a problem: it currently has limited options for delivering that water. It lacks infrastructure in the form of

pipes to send it around the city for beneficial uses. Most of the Northwest Water Reclamation Plant effluent is currently sent underground via the Salt River Project’s Granite Reef Underground Storage Project, a basin at the Salt River bed where surface water is absorbed into the aquifer. When a storm in 2020 knocked GRUSP

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Legislature eyes massive voucher expansion BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

our years after voters rejected a similar plan, Republican lawmakers are pushing ahead with a plan to let any of the 1.1 million students in public schools get vouchers to attend private and parochial schools. HB 2853, approved last week by the House Ways and Means Committee on a 6-4 party-line vote, would remove all restrictions on who can get what are called Empowerment Scholarship Accounts. Backers say this ensures that parents get to decide what is the best option for their youngsters. That assertion was disputed by Beth Lewis, executive director of Save Our Schools. She said that unlike public schools, private schools can pick and choose who they want to accept. And Lewis said those schools, many of which are for-profit corporations, accept those who will cost them the least, meaning the highest achievers and students who do not have special needs. Republicans said they are not ignoring the needs of public schools, voting to in-

crease state aid to schools by $400 million, above another $250 million additional already planned. But there’s less there than meets the eye. First, only half of that additional cash is permanent. And it is weighted so the districts with more students in financial need would get more. Beyond that, schools would have to wait until the 2023-2024 school year for the one-time $200 million infusion. And House Majority Leader Ben Toma, R-Peoria, who crafted both measures, included a “poison pill’’ of sorts: It says that if the vouchers do not become law, the public schools don’t get any of that $400 million. That is designed to deter the education community from doing to HB 2853 what they did to a similar voucher expansion measure approved by GOP lawmakers in 2017: They collected sufficient signatures to put the expansion on the 2018 ballot. And voters overruled the legislation by a margin of close to 2 to 1. Toma made no secret of his desire to use the additional funds for K-12 education as leverage for vouchers.

“There should be incentive for everyone to be supportive of school choice,’’ he said “It feels like we’re being held hostage to the voucher expansion,’’ responded Rep. Kelli Butler, D-Paradise Valley. And Lewis told Capitol Media Services that supporters of public education won’t be deterred, vowing to go to the ballot once again if the Republican-controlled Legislature approves universal vouchers. She pointed out that voters in 2020 approved Proposition 208 to infuse another nearly $1 billion into public education. That was sidelined after the Arizona Supreme Court ruled the tax could not be levied because it bumped up against a constitutional limit on education spending. Lewis, the education community and their Democratic allies are not alone in saying schools need more than HB 2854 is offering. Sen. Paul Boyer, R-Glendale, said he is holding out for an amount close to that $1 billion figure. And with only 16 Republicans in the 30-member Senate, the plan cannot get final approval without his vote. The voucher legislation is the culmina-

tion of what started out as a small program in 2011 to help parents of children with disabilities. Arizona courts upheld the legality of the program, saying the fact that the parents decided where to spend the dollars means it does not violate constitutional provisions against state aid to private or parochial schools. It provides the equivalent of 90% of what the state would pay to send the same child to a public school, though HB 2853 contains provisions that actually would boost that beyond public school aid. Since that time, it has been expanded so it now covers foster children, reservation residents and students attending schools rated D or F. All those conditions would disappear under HB 2853. How many would move from public schools is unclear. The latest figures show 11,775 students getting these vouchers, with an average award of $15,225. That figure, however, in-

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Let your ears meet Mesa on new podcast BY SCOTT SHUMAKER Tribune Staff Writer

eople seeking a new podcast to listen to on a road trip or while working around the house, can tune into a Mesa-centric show that launched its first three episodes in early June called “For the Love of Mesa. “ Visit Mesa, the official destination marketing organization for the city, created the podcast. Local screenwriter and Citrus Valley Playhouse creator Brian Nissen hosts and produces the show. As a creator of Citrus Valley Playhouse, which is a variety show styled after old-time radio, Nissen is in his element interviewing entrepreneurs and other everyday Mesans doing extraordinary things. “I love the podcast medium because it has the intimacy of radio,” Nissen said. “It does that thing that radio does where people get to listen in on a conversation … People get to go places and be a fly on the wall.” Nissen has worked on two podcasts before, most recently the It’s Always Cool in Mesa podcast released in 2021 and created with Mayor John Giles. Visit Mesa’s Chief Communications and

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offline, Mesa sent effluent down the Salt River channel for about a year. While storage has benefits – Mesa Water Resources Director Chris Hassert told city council in May the city has banked almost six years’ worth of water underground and managers think they can make the city’s effluent work harder by building the Central Mesa pipeline. Mesa has a 99-year deal with the Gila River Indian Community to trade effluent water for Colorado River water credits from the Central Arizona Project. With the new pipeline, Mesa would be able to increase the effluent it trades to GRIC

Content Officer Michelle Streeter said Nissen and Giles’ “Always Cool in Mesa” podcast was an inspiration for Visit Mesa’s own show. Podcasts are also a growing trend for destination marketing organizations across the country looking for effective ways to tell stories about their spot in the world. “Podcasts are popular,” Streeter said. “People seek travel information from all sorts of sources. … I listen to podcasts about destinations. … The rich storytelling (of podcasts) is really what makes this so interesting to explore for Visit Mesa.” The tagline of the podcast is “The show where you get to meet our makers,” and Streeter said she hopes the podcast gives both locals and visitors insight into what’s happening in Mesa. In Episode 1, Nissen interviews the creators of Bell Bank Park sports complex. Episode 2 highlights the craft beer scene in downtown Mesa and features Visit Mesa President Mark Garcia and Alexander Philips, director of sales and marketing for Grand Canyon Brewery. A future episode will explore the Arizona Fresh Foodie Trail, an initiative that highlights local growers and food busi-

from 6,800 acre-feet per year to as much as 20,000 acre-feet, Hassert said. Mesa only gets 80% of the water it sends to GRIC back in CAP credits, but city officials still consider that a bargain, since delivering the treated effluent costs them less than it would to buy the CAP water at market rates.

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City officials studied a less costly way to deliver Northwest plant effluent to GRIC via an existing canal but rejected it in favor of a new pipeline using rights-of-way beneath city streets. The rejected option was to make an agreement with the Roosevelt Water

nesses that use local ingredients. Mesa has 10 agritourism destinations on the trail, but Streeter said she meets a lot of locals who haven’t heard of the marketing initiative. That’s part of the reason for the podcast, she said, to help locals see the town from a visitor’s perspective. Many residents may not know that Mesa is the first Autism Certified City in the world, with workers at hotels and attractions trained to understand the needs of families traveling with children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. In Episode three, Nissen speaks with Armani Williams, the first openly diagnosed Nascar driver on the autism spectrum, about what the designation means for people with autism. Visit Mesa plans the podcast as a longterm endeavor. When Visit Mesa Brand Ambassador Sabrina Custer joined Visit Mesa in January, she said one of her first projects was to set up a podcast studio in the basement of the One MacDonald Center on Main Street, where Visit Mesa is located, complete with sound-proofing panels and high-quality microphone. Custer, who has a degree in digital media production, serves as the audio engiConservation District to share its main canal, which begins near the Northwest water treatment plant and runs to GRIC at Hunt Highway. Mesa’s consultants estimated $20 million in canal improvement would be necessary to transport Mesa’s effluent, plus several smaller projects needed to make it work. The upfront costs of forging a water transport agreement with RWCD were lower than those of building the pipeline. Even factoring in costs incurred over 40 years, including transport fees and water loss, the canal was figured to cost $18 million less than a pipeline. A study prepared by Dibble Engineering

neer and scheduler for the show. “We are showcasing normal everyday people who are doing extraordinary things,” Custer said, “and showing that a normal everyday community member can do something extraordinary and be a part of something extraordinary.” Custer said she hopes the podcast helps Mesans connect and find collaborators. When Nissen interviews Mesa “makers,” he said he focuses on finding the stories. “To make every episode work, it’s all about finding the moment when things are in doubt. Where is the point where things almost didn’t happen?” Nissen said. “I always find that personally inspiring.” Though the show has only been out a short time, Nissen said he’s gotten positive feedback. “My wife listens to it, she goes, ‘Man, you almost get the impression that Mesa’s a really cool place to live,’” Nissen laughed, “and then she wants to go see these places.” The first three episodes are now available on major podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Streeter said the next three episodes will drop at the end of June. More info is available at VisitMesa.com. 

in November 2020 reported that RWCD was willing to share the costs of canal upgrades and work with the city to resolve other issues associated with transporting the city’s effluent. But based on a scoring system of the different alternatives that awarded points for different categories like cost, risk and autonomy, Dibble ranked the pipeline under city streets No. 1, and the city went with that recommendation. The pipeline scored particularly high on autonomy, meaning the city is in greater control of its own pipeline than a shared canal. A pipeline owned by the city requires fewer legal agreements with outside entities. 

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Trial likely on $6B in lost Arizona school aid BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

rizona schools are entitled to get their day in court to prove the state has shorted them by billions of dollars. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Daniel Martin last week rejected arguments by attorneys for the state and Republican legislative leaders that he has no right to rule on the legality of the formula they use to finance the funding of new schools and repairs for existing ones. Martin said it clearly is within the purview of the courts to determine if the state is complying with the constitutional requirements to maintain a “general and uniform’’ school system. The judge also sniffed at arguments that he cannot review the claims that were first filed five years ago because the state has made adjustments to its capital funding system.

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cludes students with special needs who get more money, with the bulk of the vouchers between $6,000 and $7,000 a year. Proponents say legislative budget staffers estimate that only between 25,000 and 30,000 more students will move to private or parochial schools. Foes say some of them charge far more in tuition than the size of the voucher, meaning only parents who can afford the difference can take advantage of the state funds. Jill Humphreys who serves on the board of the Gilbert Unified School District, said one problem with vouchers is lack of accountability. Toma did agree to put provisions in the bill to require students in private or parochial schools with more than 50 students to take some sort of standardized test to measure academic progress. But unlike tests administered to students in public schools, those results will be made available only to each child’s parent. Rep. Mitzi Epstein, D-Tempe, said there needs to be more transparency to determine if the public funds are being properly spent. Rep. Shawnna Bolick, R-Phoenix, said public knowledge of how voucher-funded

“Because a case of this complexity always will span multiple years – and multiple legislative sessions – the legislature can always pass some new law that nibbles around the edges of the system, and claim that the case is moot and unripe,’’ he said. “Not surprisingly, Arizona law does not support such a contention.’’ The lawsuit, filed in 2017 by a coalition of public schools and education organizations, contends lawmakers have been shorting schools each year for the capital funds to which state law says they are entitled. Danny Adelman of the Center for Law in the Public Interest, one of the attorneys in the case, said Wednesday the cumulative loss to schools from the failure of legislators to obey the funding formula is now close to $6 billion. Its roots date back to 1994. Prior to then, construction of new

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Healthcare workers reaching burnout faster BY ALEXANDRA CONFORTI Cronkite News

octors, nurses and other health care workers across the country have reached crisis levels of burnout, prompting the U.S. Surgeon General to urge employers to review workloads and take further steps to address well-being. Health care burnout isn’t a new phenomenon, but it is escalating. The National Academy of Medicine found that even before the pandemic, burnout affected 35% to 54% of nurses and physicians, while 45% to 60% of medical students reported symptoms. COVID-19 made a bad situation worse, as health workers faced long hours, a crush of critically ill patients and added risks to their own health and that of their families. A Mental Health America survey conducted early in the pandemic from June through September 2020, found that 93% of health workers experienced stress, 86% reported anxiety, 76% reported exhaustion and burnout, and 41% reported loneliness. Experiences of burnout differ from person to person but generally consist of work-related stress, emotional and physical exhaustion, and dissociation from patients or loved ones. Anxiety, depression or substance abuse can follow, bringing risks to patient care or missed work. Experts worry that the health workforce, under increasing demands with fewer resources, will continue to diminish faster than it can recover. “Health worker burnout is a health crisis for all of America, and that is why we need to treat it like a national priority,” said Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, who last month issued a national advisory bringing attention to the problem. Murthy recalled meeting with a Florida nurse who said the pandemic had left him “helpless but not hopeless.” In May, Murthy and Dr. Rachel Levine, assistant secretary for health at the U.S.

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schools and needed repairs were presumed to be solely the responsibility of local districts. But in a historic ruling that year, the Arizona Supreme Court said that created gross inequities and left some schools without adequate facilities.

pitals have supported workers amid the pandemic with check-in calls and more days off. Banner Health created “respite rooms” to allow workers to remove protective equipment and take time to rest and recharge in rooms filled with snacks, games, music and special lighting. In 2020, Gov. Doug Ducey announced the state would spend $25 U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has issued a national advisory aimed at bringing attention to the rising probmillion to reinforce lem of burnout among health care workers. Murthy, center, joined Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary Rachel Levine, left, and Phoenix pediatrician Claire Nechiporenko, at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center last hospital staffing and allow facilities to remonth to highlight the issue and its ramifications. (Alexandra Conforti/Cronkite News) ward frontline workDepartment of Health and Human Ser- rural health workers, gender may also ers with bonuses for their efforts. However, in December 2021, over 1,000 vices, held a roundtable discussion at the play a role in burnout. The National AcadPhoenix Indian Medical Center to hear ex- emy of Medicine reports that burnout may health care professionals in the state sent periences from local health workers and be 20% to 60% more likely in female doc- a letter to Ducey and other state officials members of the Indian Health Service. tors than male doctors. arguing the system was still in crisis and “These heroes deserve more than our Vivek said it’s not solely the role of the petitioning for assistance in slowing the gratitude; they deserve our help,” Levine health care industry to fix the problem. spread of COVID-19. said. “We’re here to tell health care work- Government officials, community advoNechiporenko, who works with several ers: We hear you, we see you, and we’re cates, academic institutions and leaders hospitals in Phoenix, said it’s important here to help you.” in technology must come together to help for managers to give workers the breaks Dr. Claire Nechiporenko, a pediatrician the profession thrive once again. they deserve to address ongoing issues at the medical center who previously In January, the Department of Health with burnout. worked on the Navajo Nation, said ad- and Human Services announced $103 mil“I really try to give everybody the time dressing burnout is vital to prevent fur- lion would go toward evidence-backed off that they request, because that’s their ther workforce reductions, especially in training programs and practices to im- time and they earned it and they deserve underserved communities. prove mental health among health work- it,” she said. “If you can be a leader … Research shows that more doctors and ers and help build resiliency. where you can give your employees … nurses are either limiting work hours or The Surgeon General’s national advi- that time to be away from work and kind intend to leave their practices, and the As- sory also calls on employers to enact paid of get recharged to come back, I think sociation of American Medical Colleges leave, rest policies, and strengthen exist- that’s huge.” Sticking to a solid routine and engaging in estimates a shortage of 37,800 to 124,000 ing policies that protect health workers physicians by 2034. from community and workplace violence. outside activities can also help health workDuring the pandemic, health workers in Additionally, it calls on medical schools ers maintain a work-life balance and gain rural communities have been subjected to to intervene to prevent stress among stu- relief from burnout, Nechiporenko said. irregular and long hours, more isolation, dents, introduce inclusive and communal “The burnout’s the same anywhere and an expectation to always be on call, and wellness programs, and establish sched- everywhere,” she said. “It’s going to start lower pay, studies show. ules that reduce sleep deprivation. with first taking care of yourself before Beyond differences among urban and In Arizona, health care systems and hos- you can take care of others.”  “Some districts have schoolhouses that are unsafe, unhealthy, and in violation of building, fire and safety codes,’’ the justices said, noting there are schools without libraries, laboratories or gymnasiums. “But in other districts, there are schools with indoor swimming pools, a domed stadium, science laboratories, televi-

sion studios, well-stocked libraries, satellite dishes and extensive computer systems.’’ And, that, they said, runs afoul of that constitutional obligation for a general and uniform school system. He said some districts have more property wealth than others. That means adding $1 to the local property tax in a rich

district raises far more than the same levy in a property-poor district. Put another way, Bendor said, people in poor districts have to raise their tax rates by three or four times as much as those in rich districts to raise the same amount of money. No date has been set for a trial. 

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Buyers get no relief from tumbling sellers’ position

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hether you’re selling your home or looking to buy, better wear seatbelts. The Cromford Report, the leading Valley housing market analyst, said last week that “uncertainty is compounded by the unusual speed of change” and that the Phoenix Metro housing scene “is shifting faster than we have seen at any time in the last 22 years.” Other analysts weighing in the day after the Federal Reserve on June 15 raised interest rates 0.75% and MarketWatch. com said even before that hike, Freddie Mac said mortgage rates surged 55 basis points for the largest one-week increase since 1987. All this spells bad news for sellers, who are quickly losing the catbird seat they’ve enjoyed in negotiations with prospective buyers for more than a year. Slower demand and quickly rising inventory are weakening their position, according to various analysts. But buyers need not break out the champagne as no one is predicting any sharp price drops in the cost of housing and mortgage rates continue to climb, they said. Following its June 14-15 meeting, bumping the fed funds rate to a range of 1.50 to 1.75 percent, Valley homeowners who are hoping to sell their house appear to be heading for rocky water, according to several reports last week. The Cromford Report said one of the biggest factors threatening to dethrone sellers from the catbird seat they‘ve for several years is a mix of rising supply and falling demand. “Demand continues to fall in most areas but the dominant effect is now the rise in supply, with new listings arriving at a pace that is well above average,” it said, predicting that Buckeye, Queen Creek and Marticopa already are close to a balanced market, where bidding wars have evaporated and sellers no longer can call all the shots. Nevertheless, the news also doesn’t offer much hope for buyers looking for “moderate” prices. Indeed, the meaning of “moderate” may not be at a new normal in the Valley and elsewhere in the country. “The upper end of the market is slow-

would benefit firsttime buyers by allowing their incomes to ‘catch-up’ to the cost of homeownership somewhat, but this would unfold over a 2- to 4-year period, not the next 2 to 4 months.” McBride cautioned would-be buyers who hope for a significant price correction: “Sellers have been This 9,419-square-foot house on E. Kenwood Street in Mesa recently sold for the full list price of $3.49 million. putting homes on the Built in 2008, the six-bedroom, eight-bath, two-story house boasts a gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances, market and asking for a classical theater and large game area, vaulted ceilings, craft room with built-in cabinets and an array of other moonshot prices. In a amenities. (Special to the Tribune) neighborhood where ing, but to a lesser degree than the mid- national median sales price of $428,700 homes were selling for $600,000 one year range between $400,000 and $1 million,” in the first quarter of 2022, although ago, a seller may now be asking $800,000. the Cromford Report said. “Supply below that nationwide number is up 30% from Sure, they may need to cut the price a bit $400,000 remains very low and that seg- $329,000 in the first quarter of 2020. and eventually sell for say, $725,000, but Mortgage rates jumped from 2.75% in the that is still much higher than the $600,000 ment of the market remains strong. it would’ve sold for one year ago.” Cromford said that data from May sales fall for a 30-year fixed to over 5.25%. An even more staggering blow to those Meanwhile, both Cromford and Marketdrawn from County recorder records show closed sales dropped 11% from in search of affordable homes, according Watch.com kept a wary eye on the overall where they were in May 2021 regard- to the real estate brokerage Redfin is that economy and how that might impact the less of whether the deals involved new or 8.2% of homes – about six million houses housing market. – are valued at $1 million or higher – douMarketWatch said the U.S. housing secused houses. Even so, the overall median sales price ble what those figures were two years ago. tor might be heading for the biggest slowRealtor.com said “Pandemic-era prices, down in a decade, citing Len Kiefer, deputy in the Phoenix Metro area last month was $490,000 – up 24.8% from May 2021 with as they currently stand, may be here to stay. chief economist for Freddie Mac. “It is entirely possible that prices level “The U.S. housing market is at the bethe new home median at $500,490 (up 27.8% over May 2021) and the median for out and just don’t change very much for ginning stages of the most significant resales at $486,000 (up 23.7% from May the next few years,” Greg McBride, chief contraction in activity since 2006,” he financial analyst at personal-finance site said, adding: 2021), The Cromford Report said. “I don’t think that home sales are going Those Valley price figures far exceed the Bankrate.com, told Realtor.com. “This to grind to a complete halt. They’ll just slow. People will still be able to sell homes, but it may take you just a little bit longer than what it’s been.’ He also was quoted as saying, “It hasn’t shown up in many data series yet, but mortgage applications are pointing to a large decline over summer,” and that mortgage applications already have tumbled 40% from their most recent peak in 2021. Purchases and refinance applications are in fact down to the lowest level in 22 years, Realtor.com said. Mortgage applications as a data point “gives you a sense of where the market might be headed,” Kiefer told MarketThis 4,930-square-foot house on E. Menlo Circle in Mesa, recently sold for $3.85 million Watch, “because that’s the early stages of – more than the list price. Built in 2001, the single-story five-bedroom, 3 1/2 -bath house boasted a kitchen with three ovens among many other amenities. (Special to the Tribune)

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Mesa high-voltage line for Facebook going to hearing BY SCOTT SHUMAKER Tribune Staff Writer

he Arizona Corporation Commission is slated to hold a hearing in Mesa beginning June 27 on Salt River Project’s application to build a half-mile high-voltage transmission line to serve the Meta Data Center campus currently under construction at Elliot and Ellsworth Roads. Arizona law requires power plants of 100 megawatts or more or transmission projects of 115,000 volts or more to be considered by ACC’s Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee. The proposed 230kV spur line in Mesa, supported by poles up to 180 feet tall, would link the Meta data centers with the Southeast Power Link, a 7-mile high-voltage line between Queen Creek and Mesa that’s been approved but isn’t planned for completion until 2023. As the primary beneficiary of the spur line, which would run between the 202 corridor and Ellsworth Road, Meta is funding the connection. SRP’s request for the high-voltage line, taller than the 69 kV lines more commonly used to carry power short distances, underscores the large energy demands of data centers in general and the Meta campus in particular, which will eventually include five separate buildings totaling 2.5 million square feet. Meta said earlier this year that its Mesa data centers will use about 450 MW per year, or enough to power all the homes in a medium-sized city. Meta has signed long-term purchasing agreements with SRP to buy solar power to met its energy demands. SRP is currently constructing solar power plants in Pinal County to generate the

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when people are looking to buy a home. And if the volume of applications falls, that tends to indicate that in a month, month and a half, mortgage originations of home closings will also decline.” Kiefer expects home sales to henceforth

This map shows the path of the proposed high-voltage transmission line in Mesa that will serve Facebook’s Meta Data Center. (SRP) contracted power. The hearing on the proposed spur, d u b b e d This illustration shows P ro j e c t how much larger the high-voltage towers, on Huckleberry the right, will be comby SRP, conpared to existing towers. venes at 1 (SRP) p.m. at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Phoenix Mesa at 200 N. Centennial Way. The committee will take public comThe hearing will continue June 28 ment in a special evening session on at 9 a.m. and each following weekday Monday, June 27, at 5:30 p.m. in person through completion of the hearing. The and virtually. hearing will be available to view online, “slow quite a bit over the summer.” Meanwhile, the Cromford Report called May sales data “worrisome” because of a 16% year-over-year decline in home sales in the Phoenix Metro market. “This leads me to conclude that the market is serious about this change of direction and the new trend is likely to contin-

ue for some considerable time,” it said. “There two things that concern me about the sales decline in 2022,” it continued: “It is taking place in May, which in a healthy market should be one of the busiest months for closing “We are seeing a very steep drop in a short period. In this environment, selling

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by phone or in-person. Zoom links for the hearing will be added to the project webpage srp.net/huckleberry. At the end of the hearing, the siting committee will decide whether to issue the project a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility. The committee’s decision is then subject to final approval from the Arizona Corporation Commission. SRP Media Relations Representative Erica Roelfs said the company held an open house in May at the Eastmark Visitor and Community Center. This followed two virtual meetings held via Zoom in March. Roelf said one question asked by residents was why the larger 230kV lines were needed for this project rather than shorter, lower-voltage lines. According to SRP, the double-circuit 230 kV line to Meta would stand up to 180 feet tall, compared with 75 feet for 69 kV lines. Roelf said the “sheer amount of power required for the project” necessitated higher voltage lines, and engineers also told attendees that the larger lines are “innately more reliable,” since they are higher off the ground, further from the street, and less likely to be damaged. Data centers use electricity both to power their servers and also to cool them, since their operations generate lots of heat. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, “data centers are one of the most energy-intensive building types, consuming 10 to 50 times the energy per floor space of a typical commercial office building.” The agency estimates data centers now account for 2% of U.S. electrical usage.  a home is no longer like falling off a log. Showings will be fewer in number and offers far less easy to get than they were in March. Once buyers realize what is going one, expect them to start flexing their negotiating muscles. They might even ask for the seller to pay for a Home Warranty (shocking I know).” 

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News story two months ago about another Gilbert couple who had just given birth to quadruplets with an offer to help. From helping with diapers, formula and more, friends, family and neighbors of the Stroms came together to help with the babies. “It’s a lot of hard work,” Nick said. “Being a parent really opens your eyes. Going from zero to four kids all at once was an intense experience.” After falling in love with Arizona, the Stroms decided to permanently move to Gilbert in July 2020. Now, the quadruplets are 5 years old and have recently graduated from preschool. Looking back on how they’ve survived the past five years, the Stroms credit their success with accepting help, implementing routines, doing sleep training, and giving their children timers to teach them how to share. “You’re going to need help, so embrace the help people offer,” Alison would advise expecting parents of multiples. “Parenting is a humbling experience because you can’t do it all by yourself,” Nick added. “Don’t be too proud to not accept help. That help goes a long way.” Watching their kids develop their own personalities, become best friends and simply play together are Nick and Alison’s favorite parts about being parents. They can’t wait to see how their love for them grows and how their children will change over time. “It keeps getting better and better,” Alison said.

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he moment Nick Strom and his wife, Alison, found out they were having quadruplets, the Gilbert couple knew that their life would change forever. Though they had always wanted four children, they never anticipated having them all at once or foresaw the challenges and joys that would come with raising them. When Nick saw all four of his children — Jack, May, Declan and Charlotte — together in the Nursery Intensive Care Unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, it finally hit him: he suddenly was a father of two boys and two girls. “I remember being like, ‘Oh my God, I have four kids… I’m responsible for these four little people,’” he recalled, adding that he felt a combination of relief, excitement and nerves at the time. That December 2016, the Strom babies popped out one after the other, the oldest only four minutes older than the youngest. While the delivery was fast, Alison’s pregnancy wasn’t so simple. When the Stroms discovered they were going to be parents of multiples, they were living in Chicago. There, physicians gave them a grim forecast: They were unsure if all four babies would make it, and even if they did, predicted that the babies were likely to be born with debilitating health complications. After further researching specialists in high order multiple gestations, the Stroms learned of renowned perinatologist, Dr. John Elliott. At 20 weeks, the two decided to temporarily relocate to Arizona to work with Elliott, who would end up saving the pregnancy twice and delivered all four babies healthy. Of the more than 3.6 million births recorded in the United States in 2020, only 108 were quadruplets, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This means that very few doctors are specialized in the successful delivery of quadruplets. Elliott, however, has delivered more than 2,000 sets of twins, 700 sets of triplets, 100 sets of quadruplets, and 20 sets of quintuplets. This made the decision to travel to Phoenix to be placed under El-

Alison and Nick Strom flank, from left, Charlotte, Jack, May and Declan. (Courtesy of Alison Strom)

liott’s care an easy one. Since their birth, life with quadruplets has been an adventure, the Stroms said. “I remember telling people, ‘my wife is pregnant with quadruplets,’ and their mouths would drop,” Nick said. “People would tell me, ‘you’re going to need so

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Pence calls for limiting legal migrants

BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

ormer vice president Mike Pence called last week for limiting legal migration only to those who this country needs and who can support themselves. “We need to make it clear that the people that are coming into this country can support themselves, support their family,’’ he said during what was in many ways a campaign rally for electing Republicans this fall and a GOP president two years later. And he wants a “merit-based immigration system that puts the interests of America first.’’ Pence, in his first policy speech on immigration since the 2020 election, also said his “freedom agenda’’ calls for: • Finishing the border wall; • Deporting all criminal illegal immigrants and gang members; • Ending “chain migration’’ which allows those already here legally to bring in extended family members;

Banning “sanctuary cities’’ that keep states from cooperating with federal immigration officials; • Eliminating what he said is “asylum fraud’’ by reinstating the “remain in Mexico’’ policy that previously existed and which President Biden scrapped but has been temporarily reinstated while the legality of his action is reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court. And Pence said he would shut the door on any talk of creating a path to legal status for the approximately 11 million people in this country illegally. “All forms of amnesty, whether legislative or administrative, must be vigorously opposed,’’ he told his audience of legislators and others invited to the event held at the Arizona Commerce Authority. “America is a nation of laws,’’ Pence said. “And we must stand on the principle of the rule of law and reject amnesty in all of its forms.’’ The nearly 35-minute speech in many ways was more of a campaign rally than policy address. •

Republicans to oust the Democrats from control of the House and Senate. He said he tells people who ask about how to fix the border that “about six months you’re going to begin to have an opportunity to do something about it.’’ And the former vice president repeatedly lashed out at President Biden and his administration, taking aim at his being ousted from the White House in 2024. “Some day soon we “Under the Trump-Pence administration, our neighbors to will have leadership that the south knew we expected them to do their part to secure secures our border and their border and ours,” former Vice President Mike Pence tells the Arizona Commerce Authority in Phoenix. (Howard Fischer/ fixes this broken immigration system once and Capitol Media Services) for all,’’ Pence said, sayPence repeatedly mentioned this year’s ing there’s a “new generation’’ of leaders congressional races, using the issue of see PENCE page 18 border security to push for the election of

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Lawyer wins $11.75M in county jail beating BY J. GRABER Tribune Staff Writer

he Maricopa County Sheriff’s office has agreed to pay $11.75 million to a former inmate at the county jail for deliberately failing to protect him and ignoring his medical needs after he was assaulted by another inmate so badly he did not wake from a comma for two more than months. The settlement is believed to be the largest ever paid by Maricopa County to a single individual arising from a jailrelated injury, said Tony Piccuta, a Scottsdale attorney who represented the victim and his mother. The victim, Brian Ortiz, was 18 at the time of the beating on May 26, 2020, at the 4th Avenue Maricopa County Jail. The attack left Ortiz “severely, cognitively disabled, for lack of a better word, mentally retarded,” Piccuta said. Ortiz was in jail on a probation violation from an original charge of assaulting a police officer. He was being held in the highest level of security possible at the jail, where strict rules govern inmate interaction. However, jail employees had allowed a “modified closed custody” situation that allowed three inmates to interact at the time of the incident.

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coming. “In six months -- and in just a few years -- it’ll put our nation back on the path of secure borders and law and order.’’ He stopped short, however, of saying that he is the person to do that. “Until President Biden and the Democrats in Congress recognize the true nature of the border crisis and its roots in far-Left policies of open borders, it’s only going to get worse,’’ he said. “And, sometimes, as the old saying goes, if they don’t see the light, make them feel the heat.’’ The political nature of Monday’s speech was underlined by having three introductory speeches delivered by former immigration officials who praised the Trump-Pence administration even as they lashed out at Biden for reversing its policies. Pence wasted no time in echo-

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An investigation turned up no paperwork permitting the “modified closed custody” to occur. “It became pretty clear to us it was some kind of ad hoc, shoot-from-the-hip policy,” Piccuta said. Ortiz was beaten by inmate Xavier Fregoso. The complaint alleged “Ortiz was punched, kicked and stomped by another inmate almost 50 times” and “was beaten with such violent force that he fell into a coma and did not regain consciousness for more than two months.” “During the assault and in the critical

ing their thoughts. “If it seems like the president holds nothing but contempt and disdain for border law enforcement officials, it’s because he does,’’ he said. “His administration views ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and Border patrol as vestigial appendages of government, remnants of the past that no longer have a purpose,’’ Pence said, seeing those agencies as “an impediment to the Left’s goal of open borders.’’ The speech followed a meeting that Pence had with some local officials and residents in Cochise County as well as a tour of a partially completed section of the fence. And the former vice president made it clear he wants to raise the visibility of border security ahead of the upcoming election. “There is an issue about which official Washington and the national media is

time period following,” it said, “no one came to his aid…[and] Ortiz was not so much as placed in an ambulance until approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes after he was lying unconscious on the ground, seizing and bleeding from his head.” The incident was allowed to happen because of a dereliction of duty, Piccuta said, adding, “There is no real explanation, somebody wasn’t watching over surveillance.” Detention officers doing security walks in the cell block did not notice Ortiz bleeding from the head and having seizures, according to the lawsuit. His mother was not notified of the attack until June 1. Hospital staff asked for permission to take Ortiz off life-support but she refused. Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone said in a written statement, “I offer my heartfelt apology to the Ortiz family as we conclude the litigation regarding the violent attack against Mr. Ortiz that occurred while in our custody in 2020. It is my expectation and our commitment that everyone in our care and custody is entitled to a safe and healthy environment. “MCSO works hard to ensure the safety of the inmates, officers and all working in the jail facilities. Unfortunately, jails are inherently dangerous given many of those incarcerated are violent criminals, like the

spending little time,’’ he said. “But it’s an issue that impacts people all across this state and all across the country,’’ Pence continued. “And we are here to say with one voice to President Joe Biden and the Democrat Congress it is time to secure the southern border of the United States of America.’’ But Pence said his plan involves more than restoring law enforcement at the border. That includes finishing the wall that President Trump started and his successor halted. Pence also wants to begin “immediately deporting all illegal alien criminals and gang members.’’ But an aide said after the speech that does not include all 11 million migrants who, by virtue of entering the country illegally, broke the law. Then there’s the issue of what Pence said is “asylum fraud which allows mil-

inmate who attacked Mr. Ortiz. Although MCSO meets or exceeds national best practices, the subsequent delay in our recognition of the event and engagement to provide aide occurred due to human and operational shortcomings. This is not an excuse, yet it is a reality in the complex environment that exists within the jail setting. Penzone said his officers did nothing wrong. “The officers involved did not violate any MCSO policy and it would be unfair to blame our officers as the complexities of their job, which are beyond that which most outside of law enforcement experience, do not allow for human error. “As the Sheriff, I will not overlook nor excuse our organizational limitations. We have and will continue to seek ways to more quickly identify violence within the jail walls and to mitigate the threat to anyone under our supervision. We continue to seek artificial intelligence technology, expanded staffing opportunities and operational measures to improve our every action on behalf of the community we serve, and that includes the inmate population. “The cost to our taxpayers due to this incident is considerable and I am disappointed. The cost to Mr. Ortiz’s health and future cannot be measured.”  lions to enter and remain in the United States,’’ people making claims they are eligible to remain in this country who may not have a credible case. “The fastest way to end asylum fraud is to demand that this Congress and this administration and Mexico reinstate the ‘remain in Mexico City’ policy,’’ he said, though the policy never referred specifically to Mexico City. He said it spelled out that anyone who wants to seek asylum in the United States would have his or her claim considered “carefully and thoughtfully -- and you can wait just outside the door while we do that.’’ “It’s amazing how many people just chose not to come and apply,’’ Pence said. Gov. Doug Ducey, who has become a Pence political ally, was supposed to take the trip to the border but did not after coming down with COVID. 

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A special case presents special ‘Lion King’ in Mesa BY SAMANTHA MORRIS Tribune Staff Writer

ed Mountain High School Theater Director Matt Erickson believes in setting expectations not limitations. Last weekend, his performers surpassed both. About 60 physically or developmentally challenged actors ranging in age from children to adults performed Disney’s “Lion King Jr.” in elaborate costumes on the school stage across three nights for about 1,000 people. “We tell them, hey, you’re gonna memorize your lines, you’re gonna do this. And you know what? They all do,” said Erickson. People with disabilities are all too familiar with hearing about limits, and the City of Mesa’s Adaptive Musical Theater Program challenges that cynical outlook. Erickson, whose son is autistic, has seen firsthand a generational shift in how people with disabilities are treated, a shift that radiated throughout the show. He was moved by the camaraderie that was formed between all of the actors and volunteers involved, treating each other with respect and normalcy. Erickson formed the adaptive theater class at Red Mountain High, including kids often excluded from arts programs. In 2016, the class collaborated with the City of Mesa and Arizona Disabled Sports to extend those opportunities valley wide. And if the actors struggle, volunteers are right onstage to help. Erickson was thrilled to see his performers learn to thrive in the theater. Building up their confidence, with a little extra support is sometimes all they need. For instance, when an actor’s anxiety started to consume her, a costumed volunteer was there to help her through the rhythm of her lines. “Kids are behind them, just to give them a bit of reassurance. Give them that extra support that they need,” said Erickson.

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1. Jaden Cordova as Scar is surrounded by members of the ensemble cast dressed as hyenas in the Red Mountain High production of Disney’s “Lion King Jr.” 2. Lucas Moralez as Pumba, Bella Walpole as Timon and volunteer Owen Grover discover a tired Caleb Evans as young Simba after he runs away from Pride Rock. 3. Ella Anderson as Rafiki, Noah Christensen as Simba and Gracie Garza as Nala perform with the ensemble cast. 4. Caleb Evans as young Simba shows off his roar to Vince Cusimano as Zazu. 5. Noah Christensen as Simba, Bella Walpole as Timon and Lucas Moralez as Pumba sing “Hakuna Matata.”

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Two Mesa high school cadets participated in an honor of a lifetime as they were the only Arizona members of a contingent of JROTC cadets who traveled to Normandy, France for the 80th anniversary commemoration of D-Day. Red Mountain High School seniors Cadet CSM Gaven Conrad and Cadet SFC Lillie Bollong helped cadets serve as honor guards, wreath carriers, and veterans escorts for all of the official D-Day public events. “Their selection is a tribute to their character, good grades, cadet military bearing, and professionalism, said Red Mountain Senior Army Instructor Major (R) Olga Cortez. (Olga Cortez) (Special to the Tribune)

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“There’s many stories of kids in high school who were never given the opportunity to be in the choir or be in the play,” he continued. “And that frustrates the heck out of me. So giving them the opportunity to shine on the stage. Their faces were glowing.” “Originally we were going to make fairly simple costumes,” explained Aurelie Flores, a professional costume designer and volunteer. But after witnessing the large parent commitment to get involved, Flores realized they could afford to give the costumes more attention. “I started holding work days, and I realized that I was having 15-20 parents

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I and volunteers there each night. When that happened I said, ‘Oh we can make these far more complicated, because we have the people power to get some things done’,” said Flores. Flores is grateful for all the time the community put in and is inspired by how it all came together. “It was very heartwarming to see people with all different abilities performing on stage,” said Flores. And parents are overjoyed by their child’s experience. “They’re thankful,” said Erickson. “They’re like, You gave my kid an opportunity. And also you treated my kid normal. You didn’t talk down to them. You gave them these big parts, and you gave them the place and the platform to perform.” 

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ncreasing demands for classes have prompted the relatively new children’s theater in Chandler to take on a new address to accommodate students. The owner and show director, Tiffany Selene Sivak, moved into the current studio location at Ray and Alma School in May 2021, but the space is already at its max capacity. So, Sivak leased the corner lot (formerly Say It In Signs) to build a fully functional performing arts theatre, complete with a sound studio, backstage wings, dressing rooms and room for 140 audience members. This is twice the capacity of the studio space, with more business-appropriate features. Sivak expects the new space to be open for use in August. Once the theatre construction is complete, the older studio will be designated for rehearsals and classes while the main stage rolls out show after show. Starting in July, Stage Door performers will prepare for an outstanding 33 performances of “Disney Jr’s The Lion King Experience.” This is a modified production class offered by Disney, that is a “rigorous and immersive curriculum” which satisfies state and national academic standards such as Common Core ELA, Arts, and Music Education, according to LionKingExperience.com. The Lion King programs are not “just” plays, Sivak said, because students “are learning how to put on a show, but not just the content in the script itself. They are learning how to memorize important information, how to become a character, staging skills… everything!” She also mentioned the well-known boost in self-confidence, the direct correlation to improved reading skills, and social skills akin to being on a sports team. The curriculum and scripts are modified to each grade level to accommodate developing reading levels and vocal ranges, she added. For those interested in technical design, the studio will bring back its Stagecraft 101 class and asks that families stay tuned on through the company’s newsletter and social media for that announcement.

Children’s Theatre Director Tiffany Selene Sivak peeks in on the construction for the new performance space at 1100 N. Alma School. (Special to the Tribune)

There are multiple once-per-week scheduling options for student levels to suit the needs of busy families, including classes on Saturdays. East Valley home-schooled children can look forward to twice as many daytime opportunities on either Wednesdays or Thursdays. The 15-to-18-week theatre classes will cost from $360-450 with payment plans and sibling discounts available. Besides the popular stage shows, Stage Door Studio also is starting a new series of choir and dance classes to support young artists becoming “triple threats,” as it is called in the industry. Four different choirs, including one for adults, will be directed by Sarah Burke, who will also provide private lessons onsite. Jazz, tap, lyrical, and ballet dance classes will be taught by Scottsdale choreographer and certified dance instructor Dani Ervin. Ervin has said she is “overwhelmed with excitement and ready for a great season!” Ervin is the studio’s second fulltime hire after Burke. “With an exploding schedule, it’s been awesome to build a team of teachers who have the same passions that I do,” Sivak said, adding her studio’s singers and dancers will perform concerts and recitals throughout the year. Enrollment for fall programs is open now and Sivak advises an ASAP registration for the classes starting in July so that interested families don’t miss out. Information:StageDoorStudioAZ.com. 

Obituaries Stephen George Knab 1947 - 2022

On Monday, June 13, 2022, Stephen G e o r g e Knab, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at 74. Steve was born on June 17, 1947 in Altoona, PA to George Martin Knab and Theresa (Regensperger) Knab. He married his high school sweetheart, Linda, and they raised two children, Carol and Michael. Steve served in the US Army Signal Corps from 1966 to 1970, including a tour in Vietnam. As part of his enlistment, he received training in communications which began his lifelong career with computers. Steve and Linda moved across the country to California in 1972 and experienced the beginnings of Silicon Valley as part of the high-tech computer industry. His career spanned five decades, working at many companies and moving to California, Colorado, Florida, and Arizona. Steve was a life-long gun enthusiast and competed in handgun competitions for a time. He enjoyed golf and loved his retirement home off the 6th Tee at Seville in Gilbert, Arizona. As an avid ham radio supporter Steve was part of the local emergency communications group. He was curious and willing to try new things, from skiing to scuba diving. He loved learning about his family history and adding to his family’s genealogical records. Steve had a generous soul and was al-

ways willing to help others in any way he could. He was a patient teacher and loved to help his friends and neighbors with computer issues. He loved to go on road trips with his family and, later in life, to visit his children and grandchildren. He always made it a point to be present for all family events. Although reserved in nature, his actions revealed a man deeply devoted and loyal to his family and willing to help in any way needed. Steve was raised in a religious home and later became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Being with his family was always the most important thing to him. He was preceded in death by both his parents and an infant son, Scott George. He is survived by his wife, Linda Mae (Tremmel) of Bountiful, Utah, and children, Carol Ann McMullin (Kirk) of Bountiful, Utah and Michael Stephen Knab (Kerstin) of West Point, Utah. Grandchildren, Lauren Schofield (Kevin), Cole McMullin, Claire Ebeling (Michael), Evan McMullin, Thayde Knab, Cohl Knab, Margaret Knab, and Martin Knab, one great-grandson, Warner Schofield, and brother, Richard (Ann) Knab (Tyrone, PA). Funeral services will be Monday, June 20, 2022, at 11:00 am at the North Canyon Stake Building, 965 Oakwood Drive, Bountiful, Utah with a viewing from 1010:30 am. prior to services. Interment will be immediately after services at Bountiful City Cemetery. Services will be streamed live on the Russon Brothers Mortuary facebook page and his obituary page at www.russonmortuary.com

Jeannie Rae Shanks

With heavy hearts from her family, Jeannie Rae Shanks went home to the Lord on Sat. June 4, 2022 in Spokane, WA. Jeannie was a Beloved Daughter, Mother, Sister, Grandmoth-

er and Aunt. Jeannie was born in Spokane in 1942 and grew up in Richland, WA where she graduated from Richland High School. Jeannie spent time in Arizona where she worked for and retired from Honeywell in Chandler in the 1990's. Jeannie followed her heart and returned to Spokane in the early 2000's where she found a family at Faith Baptist Church. Jeannie is survived by her daughter, Sandie Mattingly in Hawaii; brother, Tom Shanks in California and three grandchildren, Lee Peele in Hawaii, Adina Toponak in New York and Jessica Eroh in Montana. Jeannie is preceded in death by her son, Jack Boyle and her daughter Debbie Yannon. A Celebration of Life will be held for Jeannie at Faith Baptist Church, 2804 E. Euclid Ave. on Saturday June 18, 2022 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Greg Boyle, officiating. Jeannie's ashes, along with her son Jack's, will be interned together in the Shanks Family section at Mountain View Cemetery in Davenport, WA by her daughter and grandchildren as she wished. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stratefuneral.com for the Shank family. STRATE FUNERAL HOME, DAVENPORT, WA is caring for the family.

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Reno business found greener pastures in Mesa BY SCOTT SHUMAKER Tribune Staff Writer

arlier this month, Mesa officials helped cut the ribbon on a 93,000-square-foot headquarters north of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport for KP Aviation, a global jet parts supplier that recently completed a relocation from Reno, Nevada, to Mesa. CEO Kim Schulze co-founded the aftermarket parts business in her garage in San Diego in 2001, a volatile time in aviation, she said, before moving to Reno for a larger space. Times of crisis are sometimes fertile grounds for opportunity, and Schulze’s company took off. Growth has been especially strong the past six years, and last year the company decided to find a new home for its next phase of growth. After looking everywhere from Florida to Chandler, the company decided on Mesa. KP has come a long way from Schulze’s

KP Aviation’s Director of Product Line Edy Cortes, center, explains some of the services offered by KP Aviation following a June 2 ribbon-cutting ceremony at the company’s new Mesa headquarters. (City of Mesa) garage; its Mesa headquarters is a sleek office and warehouse building complete with an employee gym and large dining and kitchen area, where employees gathered

to celebrate the ribbon-cutting with an impressive spread of food and beverages. Mesa leaders covet business migrations with high-wage jobs, and the desire to at-

tract companies like KP Aviation drives policy-making at the city. After the ribbon-cutting, the Mesa Tribune spoke with Schulze and two employees who moved with the company to Mesa to better understand their attraction to the community. Schulze said the need to grow its workforce was a primary reason for the move to its new home in Mesa. In Reno, KP Aviation largely hired workers from outside the region, and the company wanted a place where it could find professionals closer to home. So far, it’s had success, hiring 31 employees in Mesa, with plans to hire 20 to 22 more. Workforce seems to be critical for many businesses right now. Jet maker Gulfstream Aerospace, which recently signed a contract to build a maintenance hub to the south of KP Aviation, also cited the presence of skilled workers in its decision

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Research firm in EV seeks Alzheimer’s study participants BY SAMANTHA MORRIS Tribune Staff Writer

lder black Americans are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s than whites. And Latinos are one and a half times more likely. This inequity has brought medical research group Care Access out to Mesa for a five-year study testing the investigational drug, Donanemab. The study, conducted in cooperation. with Eli Lilly & Company, aims to see if Alzheimer’s can be prevented in those aged 55-80 while taking the medication. These participants must also have normal cognitive function and be in good health. Sinikka Green, the medical coordinator at Care Access explained that Mesa is an ideal location due to its age and demographic makeup. “Mesa has a 55 plus population, which is of course what we are looking for,” ex-

Care Access, the world’s leader in decentralized clinical trials, and Eli Lilly & Company are bringing research to Mesa and held a ribbon cutting at its new Mesa offices. (Special to the Tribune). plained Green. Additionally, Mesa has a strong Latino population, which is important due to the impact of Alzheimer’s on that community.

Historically, access to medical studies have been skewed towards white participants. Combating unequal access is part of Care Access’s mission to meet people

where they are. “Part of our mission is to be where diseases are endemic, where people are more genetically predisposed, and where there’s a higher need,” said Green. The medication developed by Eli Lilly and Co. is given to patients every four months via an IV infusion. It’s designed to break down amyloid proteins that accumulate in the brain and disrupt cell function, an early sign of Alzheimer’s. Tackling these changes in the brain early on could become a game changer if people can take a preventative medication that halts the progression of the disease. The average age of onset Alzheimer’s is mid 60’s, and this trial is trying to combat it 10-20 years before one develops symptoms. While Mesa is the targeted population, anyone outside of Mesa can enroll.

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to settle in Mesa. While workforce has been an asset for Mesa in attracting companies – the East Valley boasts relatively high levels of education – local companies still report a challenging environment for recruiting workers. At a June 7 Mesa Economic Development Board meeting, Kathleen Jolivette, vice president of attack helicopters at Boeing, told the board that finding experienced aerospace workers is a “struggle” and an area where the city could continue to improve. But for KP Aviation, the Valley represents a “massive talent base” compared to Reno, Chief Financial Officer Linn Shaw said. Schulze said she also liked the Valley for reasons that are harder to quantify: the quality of entertainment, hotels and restaurants. These amenities were important to the company because even though KP Aviation’s services are technical, the business is based on relationships, she said, so the ability to host and entertain clients when they visit headquarters is important. Schultze gave the example of the Waste Management Phoenix Open golf tournament in February. The company purchased a box at Hole 16 this year to host

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Participants are required to enroll with a partner that can observe any memory changes throughout the trial. The partner can be remote, and does not need to attend all study visits. Care Access also gives participants a debit card that compensates them for gas

KP Aviation CEO Kim Schulze cuts a ribbon with Chief Financial Officer Linn Shaw to celebrate the opening of the company’s new Mesa headquarters on June 2. (City of Mesa) clients, and she said it was a great experience for the company. The Phoenix Open is not in Mesa, which highlights how prospective companies don’t look at Mesa in isolation when considering a move; they look at the broader region, too. In this case, looking beyond Mesa worked in the city’s favor, since a chorus of local leaders have noted Mesa’s relative lack of destination dining and entertainment attractions. Jolivette also told the Economic Development Board that visiting Boeing executives tend to stay in Scottsdale, where she ends up having to drive for dinner. Seventeen of KP Aviation’s employor any uber/lyft rides they may need for their appointments. They are looking for 3,300 people for the whole trial. The nature of the screening process informs participants if they have an accumulation of proteins that can become toxic in the brain. Green has encountered hesitancy among people who would rather not know what may lie ahead in their

ees decided to move with the company, and another key factor for Schultze in choosing Mesa was finding a place that offered something for those employees and their families. “This area really offered an opportunity to expand their career growth,” Schulze said of the Valley. She added that the availability of “infrastructure” for families, like schools and daycare, was an important factor in choosing the region. Two of the employees who came to Arizona with KP Aviation said they are happy with their new home, though it may be worth nothing that both employees decided to live outside Mesa, as did Schulze, who lives in Gilbert.

future. According to Green, a history of Alzheimer’s in your family shouldn’t deter you from enrolling. “Unfortunately, a lot of people have a family history, because it’s such a prevalent disease. While family history can be one of the risk factors, there’s a lot of others and a lot is really unknown,” said Green. Green said that for many patients a fam-

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This is something of a reversal for Mesa, which historically has housed workers who commute to job centers outside the city. Director of Product Line Edy Cortes said “it was an easy decision” to move with the company to its Mesa headquarters. “It was time to make a change.” When looking for housing, though, the 30-something aviation professional settled on north Tempe, citing proximity to nightlife, gyms and other amenities for an active lifestyle. “I love it. I love north Tempe,” he said. Repairs Manager Sumerae Sisemore moved to the area with her boyfriend, who also works at KP Aviation, in October, and she said finding a rental with her three dogs was difficult. She said she submitted “tons of applications” before eventually landing a house in San Tan Valley, which she likes. She enjoys the quiet of her neighborhood, she said, and the sunny climate of Arizona, describing herself as a “patio person.” The Valley held many attractions for KP Aviation, and Schultze said the responsiveness of city staff made the decision to choose Mesa even easier. She said there was “constant communication” with the city, and whenever the company had a problem, “all we had to do was make a call.”  ily history becomes their motivation, since they’ve seen the devastation firsthand and want to be a part of a solution. “These are amazing humans who are donating their time, their blood, or whatever it may be to help us advance science and move it forward. They are going to make a big difference,” said Green. Information: fightalz.careaccess.com. 

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Bumper stickers say too much about drivers BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Tribune Columnist

fter a few thousand miles this year spent driving Arizona’s interstates, I’ve come to a conclusion: There’s two kinds of people left in this fine nation of ours. People who slap bumper stickers on their car. And normal people. As someone who belongs to the latter group, I’ve spent many a mile wondering (a) why anyone feels compelled to tell the driving public how strongly they feel about this or that politician, religious figure or college sports team, and (b) why it seems that certain vehicles inevitably sport certain opinions? I mean, does Subaru apply the “Coexist” bumper sticker standard at the factory, or is it an after-market option? Then there’s Leibowitz’s First Law of Vehicular Dynamics: The higher the lifted pick-

up truck, the greater the likelihood of you coming eye level with an anti-Biden sticker or that old standby, “Don’t Blame Me. I Voted For Trump.” In 2017, a seller of cheap auto insurance commissioned a survey of more than 2,000 U.S. drivers and arrived at a total I don’t believe in the slightest: That 50 percent of men have bumper stickers on their vehicles versus 63 percent of women. The same survey put Arizona toward the lower end of likelihood to sport a bumper sticker by state, i.e, somewhere between 55 percent and 60 percent of drivers. Personally, my gut says the bumper sticker brigade is less than 20 percent of the population, with maybe half of those making some overt political statement. Of course, the survey above was completed in 2017. Ever since, America has been hurtling at an exponential clip toward blatant insanity. In my house, my parents raised us with a simple mantra I’ve mentioned before:

“It’s one thing to be an idiot, but it’s another to open your mouth and prove it to everyone.” Bumper stickers fly in the face of that edict, which is surely the point. Once upon a time, we kept potentially controversial opinions to ourselves, because we didn’t know whom we might offend. Now? We adorn our bumpers precisely in the hopes of “owning the libs” or sparking a case of “MAGA Madness.” The nastier the saying, the prouder the driver. I’ve started keeping a list: “I Support Global Warming,” with an arrow directed toward the exhaust pipe of a massive Silverado. “My Other Ride Is Your Mom.” “I’m Anti-Trump Because I’m Anti-Stupid.” Then not even a half hour later on a Range Rover speeding up the 17: “Does The Ass Make My SUV Look Big,” with a goofy mugshot of old Joe Biden. I’ve tried to imagine which cause circa 2022 would so motivate me that I’d feel compelled to advertise it to the world at

75 miles per hour. It wouldn’t be political; there’s not a politician or political party in existence for which I’d risk my Kelley Blue Book resale value. The same goes for allegiance to sports franchises and dog breeds, and my stances on social issues like guns, abortion, gay rights and tolerance. It’s not that I don’t feel strongly about such things, because I do. But I feel with equal passion that I don’t want to be defined by five or six words on the back of my car, a pithy blasphemy that virtually every other occupant of the freeway will either hate or ignore completely. Bumper stickers today advertise our belonging to certain clubs, and I’ve never been much of a joiner. Though there is one bumper sticker I saw and thought about buying, because I agree with it wholeheartedly. “I Was Convinced By A Bumper Sticker,” goes the saying, “Said No One Ever.” Probably written by some driver’s really smart honor student. 

That would be the former senator who now finds himself at the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue. Joe Biden flew over Arizona in Air Force One recently, en route to California and a sitdown interview with ex-ASU student-andcurrent-Democrat-activist-also-known-asa -talk-show-host: Jimmy Kimmel. Imagine Mark Kelly’s reaction when he heard Ol’ Joe say to the formerly-funnynow-bitterly-partisan-late-night-emcee: “48 out of 50 senators vote with me 95 percent of the time!” The astronaut-turned-senator must have recalled his space shuttle simulators warning of imminent disaster—alarms sounding, malfunction lights flashing, and a brightly lit big red button: ABORT. For Kelly, the leader of his party was simply confirming what the National Republican Senatorial Committee has been pointing out in TV ads. As you might expect, the NRSC is focusing exclusively on Kelly’s votes, discovering that Mark clings to Joe as closely as a shadow, sup-

porting the Biden agenda fully 97 percent of the time. Forgive the energetic contingent of GOP candidates seeking to replace Mark Kelly if they all paraphrase a notable quote from NASA History: “Arizona, we have a problem!” And to Kelly, who is burning through a considerable chunk of campaign cash with ads of his own, claiming that he’s a “practical problem solver,” the basic challenge is clear. He is seeking a solution for his own survivability…politically speaking. What’s a worried junior senator to do? Previous columns have noted the need for Kelly to employ his astronaut training and execute a “course correction” to prevent an electoral crash-and-burn. Just as earthbound explorers look to the North Star for navigational assistance, one of Kelly’s colleagues from the Northeast provides an instructive, yet cautionary example. When Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) formally filed for re-election, she employed an imaginary tool—a rhetorical “file,” try-

ing to metaphorically weaken the bars of the “Joe Biden Holding Cell” from which she, Mark Kelly, and other embattled Democrats must escape. New Hampshire’s junior senator didn’t mention Biden by name, but she made clear what she thinks will separate her from the Biden Bunch. “What I’ve been pushing for is, among other things, suspending the gas tax. That helps put some more money in people’s pockets. I’m pushing the administration to support that. They haven’t yet and that’s frustrating,” Hassan said. But voters are even more frustrated, and will likely view these “eleventh hour departures” from the Biden Agenda with considerable skepticism. We’ve been told that Mark Kelly is a “man of action.” Can he morph into a “man of acting?” Kelly may find himself following the apocryphal guidance of the wizened old talent agent who advised a young client of

Mark Kelly risks losing his job in November BY JD HAYWORTH Tribune Columnist

riple digit temperatures reinforce the reality of a four-letter word widely employed in Arizona at this time of year. H-E-A-T. That warm feeling outside doesn’t necessarily prompt a good feeling inside, as both desert dwellers and politicians can attest. In fact, candidates for public office admit privately that it always seems hotter in even-numbered years. That’s because they know voters will render a verdict and select party nominees in the primaries that await in August. And no candidate feels the heat more than Arizona’s junior senator. No, Mark Kelly isn’t in danger of losing the Democrat nomination to keep his job, but he is in danger of losing that job altogether in the November general election. One of his “references” is proving problematic.

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Washington must do more for small businesses BY ANDY RAY, Tribune Guest Writer

hen America’s small businessowners speak up, Congress listens. I became even more convinced of that when grassroots opposition stopped the nomination of Dr. David Weil to serve as administrator of the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division. The administrator exercises huge influence over how Americans run small businesses, create jobs and serve communities. Because Dr. Weil was plain that he is no friend to franchises – one of which I own myself – his successful nomination would have threatened the uniquely American business model that is leading the COVID-19 recovery. I was proud to see Arizona’s U.S. Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly join 51 others to vote against Dr. Weil’s confirmation to the role. It showed Sens. Kelly and Sinema’s independence and focus on

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Arizona’s needs, as it was a huge step towards protecting local businesses’ ability to continue expanding opportunities for our communities. I own a home care franchise in Mesa – we take care of grandmas and grandpas so they can age with dignity in their homes. More than 70 percent of our patients are veterans, with over 300 receiving care from us every week. During 2020 and 2021, we also provided weekly COVID-19 testing for 4,000 to 5,000 schoolchildren throughout the Phoenix area, helping keep schools open and healthy kids learning. I work hard to keep my more than 100-person team of caregivers satisfied. I’ve raised wages almost 40 percent since 2020 and provided new benefits, including 401(k)s, to attract workers in the wake of the pandemic. It hasn’t been easy: I only became profitable again late last year, and one-third of in-office staff work around the clock to recruit more caregivers. Entrepreneurs like me have seen how

the secret! Once you learn to fake that, you got it made!” There’s no doubting the fact that Mark

policies flow from Washington, DC as either a lifeline or a handicap for local businesses. In 2020, at the outbreak of the pandemic, lawmakers in Washington effectively cobbled together the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to help sustain small businesses. But due to misapprehensions about franchising, Congress initially planned to exclude us from accessing PPP. It took franchise champions in the House and Senate to urge support for our businesses, and the PPP became lifeblood to thousands of franchises, helping us get to the other side of the pandemic. Weil’s nomination became the latest evidence of the effort to disrupt the model that makes franchises so important to the American economy. Weil believes that as a franchise owner, I am merely an “employee” of my brand company and that Washington policies should make my corporate franchisor, headquartered in Illinois, liable for the business I own and operate in Arizona. Enacting that policy would force me to

Kelly sincerely wants to remain in the Senate, but unless he can convince Arizona voters of his independence from Joe Biden,

forfeit the business into which I’ve poured my life savings—the worst kind of “changing the rules in the middle of the game.” Forcing corporate brands to become liable for employees across the country would strongly disincentivize their expansion, cutting the legs out from under franchises that provide employees with more advancement opportunities, higher wages, and better benefits than comparable independent businesses. Many franchisees would also be denied the training, resources, and support that a partnership with corporate business leaders provides. Business-owners need government to be a partner, not an opponent. That’s why I’m thankful Senators Sinema and Kelly stood with their constituents to protect local businesses like mine and that their work to defend Arizona’s business community isn’t over yet. Andy Ray is a franchise owner of Bright Star Care in Mesa/Gilbert. 

he will face the unpleasantness of another four-letter word on Nov. 9. Getting B-E-A-T. 

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Mesa’s Tre Brown an X-factor for Jackrabbits BY ZACH ALVIRA Tribune Sports Editor

re Brown grew up waiting on the day he would be able to compete with his older stepbrothers. He wanted to beat them in everything, including basketball where they excelled. As he grew older, he started to challenge them and set goals for himself to be a better athlete than they were. The wagers between the three of them were always friendly, and it pushed each one to be better as they went their respective ways in high school. That competitive spirit has driven Brown to become who he is today, an allaround athlete for Mesa High’s football team that deserves more attention from colleges than he has been give so far. He can do it all for the Jackrabbits. Simply put, he’s their X-factor. “Tre is one of those kids that comes to work every day,” Mesa coach Chad DeGrenier said. “He does all the little things that matter to a college or a Friday night game. The way he has taken his game to another level this off-season has been something to watch. “I knew he was going to be really good, and he was our best guy. Get the best guy the ball. Get Steph Curry the ball. Get Tre the ball.” Brown and his brothers still argue to this day as to who is the better athlete of the three. They both make their arguments while Brown makes his. They have height on him, as he stands 5-foot-9. But he takes the metaphor, ‘jumping out of the gym,’ to a new level with a 38-inch vertical. He watched as they navigated through their respective careers in the San Tan Valley and Queen Creek areas, where they attended Combs and Queen Creek high schools. Brown recognized the hard work it would take to get through four years as a student-athlete in high school, especially at the 6A level where Mesa plays. He wanted to make an impact on the program during his career. He got started with that

Mesa senior Tre Brown has become an Xfactor for the Jackrabbits. Last year as a junior, he eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards, the first player to do that at Mesa since 2018. (Jack Beasley/Tribune Contributor)

goal early on. “I got that first taste of varsity football, and I knew it was different,” Brown said. “I knew I had to work harder so I put in a bunch of work with my coaches and teammates. We became closer as a team.” As a sophomore, Brown saw his first varsity action. He was third in receiving yards that season with 295 on 25 receptions. He scored three times in seven games. He knew when he entered his junior season, he would play a much bigger role alongside senior Josh Irish. But he didn’t know it would be to the magnitude that it was. Brown quickly became Mesa’s top target in 2021. He built a connection with senior quarterback Cy Schmaltz that led to the two connecting 70 times throughout the 10-game season for 1,014 yards and 11 touchdowns. The catch to put him over the 1,000-yard mark came against district-rival Skyline on a slant and go route. “I was excited to tell my mom, first,” Brown said. “She was the one who sort of set that goal for me. She wanted me to go

over 1,000. When I came back to the sideline, and they told me I was very excited, very happy.” Brown became the first Mesa receiver to eclipse 1,000 yards since 2018 when Eddie McClendon did it while playing both ways for the Jackrabbits. He is now at Adams State. Players like McClendon, Schmaltz and Irish are those Brown has looked up to since starting his career at Mesa. They taught him how to lead, how to play at the varsity level and most importantly, what it means to be a Jackrabbit. “When I was a younger guy on varsity I looked up to those older guys,” Brown said. “Now that I’m the older guy, I want to be a leader. I always make sure I look out for them to get through it because I was in their position.” Now heading into his senior season, Brown has lofty expectations for himself. He wants to again eclipse the 1,000-yard mark. He wants to lead Mesa to the playoffs for the first time since 2015. Most importantly, he wants to continue to impress

college coaches. Brown already holds and offer to Arizona Christian, an opportunity he is thankful for as it would allow him to stay close to home and play in front of family. During a spring showcase at Dobson High School, several coaches from various levels of college football stopped to see him run routes and catch passes. He also had impressive showings at 7 on 7 tournaments across the Valley, including the Gotta Believe Athletic Club’s high school championships at Mesa and Arizona State’s tournament. Brown is appreciative of the opportunity to play the game he loves, both at Mesa and at the next level. But he admits there is still more work to be done. Him and his team have goals for the fall 2022 season, and he is going to do whatever it takes to help them achieve them. “I want to lead us to the playoffs. I want to do what it takes off the field in the classroom and on the field to get us to the playoffs,” Brown said. “We haven’t done it in a while. I want us to be the class that does.” 

Brown has big aspirations for himself and his team this fall. He wants to again get over the 1,000-yard mark and help lead the Jackrabbits to the playoffs for the first time since 2016. (Jack Beasley/Tribune Contributor)

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isney Channel’s “The Descendants” – complete with their danceable, sing-along hit songs – will be presented on stage by an enthusiastic and talented group of young actors, singers and dancers on June 25 courtesy of Studio 111 Theater Company, a division of Awatukee’s Dance Studio 111. It’s Dance Studio 111’s first summer musical since being shut down by the pandemic for two years. “Our last full staged production was ‘Frozen’ in 2019, and we’re so happy to finally be back,” enthused Kimberly Lewis, the show’s producer and founder of Dance Studio 111, 4910 E. Chandler Blvd. Tickets for the 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. performances at the Madison Center for the Arts, 5601 N. 16th St., Phoenix, are currently available at DanceStudio111.com under the Theater section. “Disney’s Descendants: The Musical” features the characters in the films. Seth Davis, a student at Mountain View High School, travels from Mesa every day for his role as Jay, one of four teen troublemakers, the children of some of Disney’s greatest villains. They leave the Isle of the Lost to enter Auradon Prep in the United States of Auradon. Jay is the son of Jafar, the villain in Disney’s 1992 movie “Aladdin.” Jafar is played by Brennan Wiscombe, a freshman at Brophy College Preparatory. This is Seth’s first leading role, and indeed his first onstage appearance. “I think playing this role takes a lot of focus; playing Jay you really have to nail the acting,” said Davis. “I don’t have long hair like the character in the movie and I could have worn a wig but I chose not to because I thought I could change the look. I will be mean, rough and definitely ‘Rotten to the Core’ though not as crazy as he is, and there’ll still be a Tourney (cq) team.” Getting Davis to the musical’s five rehearsals a week is a task for single mother Simone Davis of Mesa, but one she willingly undertook. “Seth is my oldest child of five and I want

Reheasing for Studio 111’s presentation of “The Descendants” last were were, from left, Maddy Mindeman, Lauren Wiscombe, Lexi Valenzuela, Vivian Amern and Paige. (David Minton/

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him to be able to live up to his full potential, so if that means driving him 27 miles one way to practice everyday, then that is what I”m going to do,” said his mother, Simone Davis. “We came into this thinking we didn’t have a chance because he didn’t have any experience. Yet, as a single mom, I believe in my children’s futures. No matter the distance or cost. We were excited

when he got the role of Jay.” Another newcomer to the Studio 111 Theater troupe is Evan Sanchez who owns the role of Ben, son of Belle - played by Drue Haro who enters Grand Canyon University this fall, and the Beast played by Phillip Hansen of Seton Catholic High school who is king of Auradon, and who proclaims four teens can leave the villain’s is-

Eli Hernandez, left, and Tyree McSwain do some high-stepping during rehearsals. (David Minton/FN Staff Photographer)

land prison to enter Auradon Prep. Sanchez, 16, enters his senior year at Seton Catholic Preparatory where he has performed on stage throughout his high school years - except during COVID. This is his first time with Studio 111. “As for Ben, I like that my character is intelligent, protective - as I am of my baby sister Maddie, and loyal, as I am to my girlfriend,Drue, who plays my Mother, Belle, in this musical,” he smiled. “Ben is confident which I believe is a great trait of mine, and he doesn’t settle which is another trait I believe to be a good quality. My character is brave and is not afraid of change. I feel I am a similar person to Ben in real life,” he said. “I don’t run around singing and dancing, but maybe I should try it !” Stella Parsons, 14, plays Mal, the daughter of Maleficent - the protagonist of Disney’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’, and later the title character in two films. An actor and singer since age four, Parsons - who lives in North Scottsdale, will be a freshman at Notre Dame Prep. She has done more than 10 productions valley-wide. An alumni of Broadway Artists Alliance in NYC where she studied musical theater including acting, singing and dance, this is her first production with Studio 111 Theater Company. “I’m so honored to be cast as Mal in Descendants. It has been lots of fun! I most enjoy the wonderful cast and friendships I’m making with these super talented actors,” she said. “There are intricate dances that are challenging but fun to learn! I also love the musical score, all the songs are super catchy and it’s a fun experience to rock out on stage. Plus, who doesn’t love Purple Hair ?” Maleficent is played by Briarley Crandall, 18, a sophomore at Eastern Arizona College who said this is her first big role. “I’m super excited to be playing Maleficent in this production and I hope I can do her character justice. I’m especially excited to embrace the sassy, evil personality of Maleficent.” “I love my cast members! They are all super talented! I love watching them get

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ike the cowboy who swaps out his black hat worn in fall and winter for a lighter color or straw hat for warmer seasons, so it is with desserts. As we approach summer, we tend to move away from heavier, chocolaty desserts to lighter, brighter treats, and lemon is right there on top of the list. Recipes for lemon meringue pie, lemon chiffon cake, lemon squares, lemon tarts, lemon mousse and lemon cookies seem to come out of hibernation this time of year and appear regularly at Easter buffets, picnics and pool parties. Then there’s the luscious lemon angel dessert with alternating layers of homemade lemon custard, angel food cake pieces and whipped cream. Light yet rich, it’s the perfect make-ahead dessert that can sit in the refrigerator for several days and it just gets better as it sits. There are tons of old-time recipes for lemon Ingredients: • 1 10-inch baked angel food cake • 4 eggs • 1 cup white sugar, divided • 3⁄4 cup lemon juice plus 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Directions: Cut angel food cake into approximately 1 inch squares. Set aside. Whisk together 4 eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, 3/4 cup of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon lemon zest just until combined. Cook in double boiler or in sauce pan on medium low heat until thickened and coats spoon. Remove from heat. Dissolve 1 tablespoon of unflavored gelatin in ¼ cup of water and add to cooling lemon custard, stirring well to combine. In a mixing bowl with electric beater, beat heavy whipping cream, ¼ remaining sugar and ½ teaspoon vanilla, forming stiff peaks.

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‘’ he said. While the cast members are excited about performing on the cavernous and state-of the art stage of Madison Center for the Arts, this musical’s producer and owner of Dance Studio, 111 Theater Company admittedly has trepidations about filling the 904 seats. “We really want The cast for “The Descendants” also includes, from left, Alexa Partridge, Lexi Valenzuela, Brylee Landis, Brooklyn Mindeman, Kate to get people to Johnston and Serena Hargus. (David Minton/AFN Staff Photographer) come to this show. We got hit really bad with Covid having to shut down our DESCENDANTS from page 33 theater company for the past two years, into their characters and giving them a so we’re starting all over trying to reunique feel, and I am so honored to be in build,” said Lewis, who has owned and this production with them.” operated Dance Studio 111 for 29 years. The high-energy songs and teen focus “We’re praying people come to support of Disney’s Descendants: The Musical ap- our theater company and see these talpeals to the 45 members of the cast. ented children who have worked so hard; Altadena Middle seventh grader Sierra they need and deserve a big audience!” Ricks’ role as Evie has been fun for the Lewis said even though the licensed Studio 111 Theater Company veteran ‘Disney’s Descendants: The Musical’ ofwho has been in dance classes at Dance fers only 22 characters, she was able to Studio 111 since she was six. increase the number of the cast so that “I really like Evie’s character because she could accommodate more actors and even though she is a villain she has a very dancers who showed up at the audition. kind and loving personality. I love all of “We wanted as many children as posthe songs she sings, especially ‘Chillin’ sible to be involved in this fun show,” she Like a Villain’. My favorite part of the play said. “And can you believe we put this entire is the finale, ‘Break This Down’ because it show together in three weeks? Our cast met involves the whole cast, and is super fun the first three weeks of June every Monday to sing and dance to,” said Ricks, who is to Friday from 2:30-6:30 p.m, so yes, these a Altadena varsity cheerleader, and is in are very dedicated children and teens.” their choir. “I love performing, and I hope Lewis lauds the adult and teen crew to be a singer someday.” members including DVHS incoming sophoThe villain teen role of Carlos, the son more Maddy Mindeman (cq) who is Dance of Cruella, is played by Eli Hernandez, a Captain for the high-energy production. seventh grader at Altadena Middle School. Jenefer Miller is the Director of this Hernandez, 12, is no stranger to the year’s musical with Rachal (cq) Bautista Studio 111 Theater Company having ap- (cq) serving as Musical Director. Lewis’ peared in three prior summer musicals - daughter Avery Lewis is choreographer, Little Mermaid, Shrek, and Frozen. and Audrey Williams is Assistant Director. He said he was delighted to win the role. Besides producing. Kimberly Lewis co“Carlos is my favorite character in the ordinates costumes, accessories while movies, but I want to give my own spin overseeing make-up and props. to the character, not just copy the movie. TICKETS are the two shows, at 1 p.m. Carlos has a lot of funny moments. He and 6 p.m., are available by clicking on tries to act so tough but in reality, he’s not Theater on the DanceStudio111.com webas tough as he seems.” site, or at TheMadison.org. Performing onstage at the 940-seat Madison Center for the Arts is located at Madison Center for the Arts auditorium is 5601 N. 16th Street, Phoenix. Free parkexciting for the actor. ing is available in the newly completed “It’s going to feel different performing 375-covered stall parking structure loon a bigger stage but I’m excited to see cated directly south of the facility by the the show come together in a new space, Madison Promenade. 

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SAN TAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT CALL OF ELECTION FOR NOVEMBER 15, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified electorate of San Tan Irrigation District of Maricopa County that the Board of Directors of San Tan Irrigation District, pursuant to the Arizona Revised Statutes Title 48, Ch. 19, Article 5 (A.R.S. § 48-3041 and following —Acreage System of Voting), calls for a general election to be held on the 15th day of November, 2022, for the purpose of electing one (1) member of the Board of Directors. Nomination petitions for Director shall be signed by qualified electors of the District representing no less than one-half of one percent of the acreage vote in the District, but not more than two hundred and fifty and not fewer than five individual signatures. A.R.S. § 16-322(A)(12). Nomination petitions shall be filed no earlier than 150 days before the election (June 20, 2022), and no later than 120 days before the election (July 18,2022) with the Board of Directors of San Tan Irrigation District by delivering the petition to the offices of the District at 3978 E Chandler Heights, Suite 104, Gilbert, Arizona 85298. A.R.S. § 16-311(B). Write in candidates must comply with A.R.S. § 16-312(B) (October 6, 2022) or A.R.S. § 48-3011(A) (November 4, 2022). All voters eligible to vote in the election may register or check the status of their registration in the offices of the District at 3978 E Chandler Heights, Suite 104, Gilbert, Arizona 85298 until November 9, 2022. No person shall be allowed to vote unless that person is registered and can show that they are the holder of lands within the District as shown by the public records as of the 90th day before the date of the election (August 17, 2022) and otherwise meets the qualifications of electors within the District under A.R.S. § 48-3043, nor shall any person cast more votes than the number of votes to which he or she is entitled as shown by the District register, to be established by the District Secretary no later than 5 days before the election (A.R.S. § 48-3044). The polls shall be open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the day of the election (November 15, 2022) and shall be held at the District Office, 3978 E Chandler Heights, Suite 104, Gilbert, Arizona 85298. President DATED this 6th day of June, 2022. SAN TAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT OF MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA BY: Ed Roberts, Board President. Published: East Valley Tribune, June 12, 19, 2022 / 47234

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Public Notices CITY OF MESA MESA, ARIZONA WASTEWATER MANHOLE REHABILITATION PHASE 13 PROJECT NO. CP0600RE20 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received until Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. All sealed bids will be received electronically at EngineeringBids@mesaaz.gov Bids must be submitted as an unencrypted PDF attachment with a maximum size limit of 20MB. Any bid received after the time specified will be returned without any consideration. This contract shall be for furnishing all labor, materials, transportation and services for the construction and/or installation of the following work: The Contractor shall be responsible for rehabilitation of 125 wastewater manholes. The scope of work includes surface preparation, installation of corrosion resistant coating on 108 manholes, structural inserts at 9 manholes, spot repairs of corrosion resistant coating on 7 manholes, Predl thermoplastic line system on 1 manhole and other work as necessary for completion of the project. All work shall be installed in accordance with the project Contract Documents including Table 1, Project Specific Provisions and Technical Specifications. The use of flow through tubes (or bypass pumping) will be required at all manholes for completion of the work within this project. The Engineer’s Estimate range is $1.65M - $1.85M. For all technical, contract, bid-related, or other questions, please contact Stephanie Gishey at stephanie.gishey@mesaaz.gov. Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this project (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, to assure that contract decisions are made in public, and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified above. Contractors desiring to submit proposals may purchase sets of the Bid Documents from ARC Document Solutions, LLC, at https://order.e-arc.com/arcEOC/PWELL_Main.asp?mem=29. Click on “Go” for the Public Planroom to access plans. NOTE: In order to be placed on the Plan Holders List and to receive notifications and updates regarding this bid (such as addenda) during the bidding period, an order must be placed. The cost of each Bid Set will be no more than $14.00, which is non-refundable. Partial bid packages are not sold. You can view documents on-line (at no cost), order Bid Sets, and access the Plan Holders List on the website at the address listed above. Please verify print lead time prior to arriving for pick-up. For a list of locations nearest you, go to www.e-arc.com. One set of the Contract Documents is also available for viewing at the City of Mesa’s Engineering Department at 20 East Main Street, Mesa, AZ. Please call 480-644-2251 prior to arriving to ensure that the documents are available for viewing. In order for the City to consider alternate products in the bidding process, please follow Arizona Revised Statutes §34.104c. If a pre-bid review of the site has been scheduled, details can be referenced in Project Specific Provision Section #3, titled “Pre-Bid Review of Site.” Work shall be completed within 486 consecutive calendar days, beginning with the day following the starting date specified in the Notice to Proceed. Bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form provided and be accompanied by the Bid Bond for not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid, payable to the City of Mesa, Arizona, or a certified or cashier&#39;s check. PERSONAL OR INDIVIDUAL SURETY BONDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. The successful bidder will be required to execute the standard form of contract for construction within ten (10) days after formal award of contract. In addition, the successful bidder must be registered in the City of Mesa Vendor Self-Service (VSS) System (http://mesaaz.gov/business/purchasing/vendor-self-service). The successful bidder, simultaneously with the execution of the Contract, will be required to furnish a Payment Bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, and the most recent ACORD® Certificate of Liability Insurance form with additional insured endorsements. The right is hereby reserved to accept or reject any or all bids or parts thereto, to waive any informalities in any proposal and reject the bids of any persons who have been delinquent or unfaithful to any contract with the City of Mesa. BETH HUNING City Engineer ATTEST: Holly Moseley City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, Jun 19, 26, 2022 / 47373

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