East Valley Tribune - Northeast Mesa January 7, 2018

THE VOICE OF THE EAST VALLEY SINCE 1891 AND WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR LOCAL REPORTING

Politics merge for Chandler mother and son

THE SUNDAY

Northeast Mesa Edition

FREE ($1 OUTSIDE THE EAST VALLEY) | EastValleyTribune.com

Tribune

PAGE 3

INSIDE

This Week

NEWS ............................. 6 Muralist works with local teacher to address teen grief

COMMUNITY.......... 12 Kiosk at clinic helps patients get medications quickly

EAST VALLEY

Citizens of the Year named by Mesa PAGE 11

Sunday, January 7, 2018

Tempe tax breaks for 2 developments under scrutiny BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Tribune Staff Writer

T

he Arizona Attorney General is investigating the city of Tempe in connection with a Tucson area state legislator’s claims that it improperly used the Government Property Lease Excise Tax to benefit two developments. Republican state Rep. Vince Leach requested that Attorney General Mark Brnovich investigate GPLET benefits the city gave Graduate Hotel, 225 E. Apache Blvd., and the Bank of the West building, 1625 W. Fountainhead Pkwy., claiming they were not entitled to the tax breaks. GPLET is a development tax incentive established by the state in 1996. It allows devel-

(Tribune file photo)

Graduate Tempe, a hotel on Apache Boulevard, is one of two developments in Tempe being investigated by the Arizona Attorney General's Office.

opers to temporarily hand over ownership of a property to a local municipality in order to

temporarily replace a structure’s property tax burden with an excise tax. Tempe said the tax incentive for Graduate would turn a once-blighted property into a community asset and that the one for Bank of the West would help it create by June 500 jobs paying an average $75,000 annual salary. GPLET also allows the city to award an eight-year abatement of that excise tax. Under statute, Leach and all state legislators have the authority to request an investigation by the Attorney General if they believe a local government has issued an ordinance, regulation or order that conflicts with state law. The Attorney General is required to complete the investigation within 30 days of the See

TAX BREAKS on page 6

ASU honey bee lab works to save the vital insects SPORTS ...................... 18 Talented sophomore leads Basha girls soccer to new heights

EVENT ....................... 20 Wild Horse Pass hosts Indian ‘Storytelling & Song’

COMMUNITY.......... 11 BUSINESS.....................15 OPINION.................... 16 SPORTS........................ 18 FAITH............................ 19 CLASSIFIEDS............. 22

BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Tribune Staff Writer

T

ucked away in a dirt lot at the southern edge of Arizona State University’s Polytechnic Campus in Mesa, the Honey Bee Research Lab is home to wideranging studies into the winged insects that play a vital role in pollinating the country’s food supply. The facility – which can house around 1 million bees in peak season in the spring – gives ASU faculty and graduate students space to conduct research on many beerelated topics, including genetics, breeding, behavior and physiology. One recent study at the facility tracked the effects of different sugars, including highfructose corn syrup, on honey bee health, said Osman Kaftanoglu, Honey Bee Research Lab project manager. Kaftanoglu, postdoctoral researcher Chelsea Cook and research technologist Cahit Ozturk presented the findings at Apimondia World Beekeeping Congress in Turkey in September with the talk “Effects of Glucose, Fructose and High Fructose Corn Syrup on the Development, Memory and Learning Behavior of Honey Bees.”

They plan on publishing the findings in the future. Other topics of research include bee vaccines. Gro Amdam, a professor in ASU’s School of Life Sciences, is developing the world’s first vaccines to protect honey bees from deadly diseases. Much of the research in the facility revolves around searching for ways to sustain and grow honey bee populations, which have waned in developed countries in recent years due, in part, to heavy pesticide use and the effects of global climate change, Kaftanoglu said. He added that there were 5.5 million to 6 million honey bee colonies in the U.S. in the 1950s, but now the number of colonies is less than 2.6 million, a decline of roughly 50 percent. Honey bees, often viewed as pests in Arizona, are actually vitally important to the See

BEES on page 4

(Wayne Schutsky/Tribune Staff)

Osman Kaftanoglu readies to wrangle some bees at the Honey Bee Research Lab at Arizona State University’s Polytechnic Campus in Mesa.

2

THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | JANUARY 7, 2018

first 200 customers get a 20% off coupon D O O R S O P E N at 7 A M !

Join us bright and early for good food, good people and good fun. Receive a FREE* reusable tote with purchase and enjoy grand opening deals throughout the store all day long.

We can’t wait to see you! *while supplies last

Join us in

MESA-RECKER 5918 E. LONGBOW PKWY. MESA, AZ 85215 480-401-3870

12730

THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | JANUARY 7, 2018

THE SUNDAY

Tribune EAST VALLEY

The East Valley Tribune is published every Sunday and distributed free of charge to homes and in singlecopy locations throughout the East Valley. To find out where you can pick up a free copy of the Tribune, please visit www.EastValleyTribune.com.

Times Media Group:

1620 W. Fountainhead Parkway, Suite 219 Tempe, Arizona, 85282

CONTACT INFORMATION Main number: 480-898-6500 | Advertising: 480-898-5624 Circulation service: 480-898-5641

Publisher: Steve T. Strickbine ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT

Senior Account Sales: Ryan Brown | 480-898-6482 | rbrown@timespublications.com Local Advertising Sales: Chris Ross | 480-898-5649 | cross@timespublications.com Woody Rogers | 480-898-5622 | wrogers@timespublications.com Classifieds/Inside Sales: Elaine Cota | 480-898-7926 | ecota@evtrib.com TJ Higgins | 480-898-5902 | tjhiggins@evtrib.com Advertising Office Manager: Lori Dionisio | 480-898-6309 | ldionisio@evtrib.com Director of National Advertising: Zac Reynolds | 480-898-5603 | zac@evtrib.com National Account Coordinator: Patty Dixie | 480-898-5940 | pdixie@evtrib.com NEWS DEPARTMENT Executive Editor: Paul Maryniak | 480-898-5647 | pmaryniak@timespublications.com Managing Editor: Ralph Zubiate | 480-898-6825 | rzubiate@timespublications.com Reporters: Wayne Schutsky| 480-898-6533 | wschutsky@timespublications.com Jim Walsh | 480-898-5639 | jwalsh@timespublications.com Sports Editor: Greg Macafee | 480-898-5630 | gmacafee@timespublications.com Get Out Editor: Christina Fuoco-Karasinski | 480-641-4518 | christina@timespublications.com Photographer: Kimberly Carrillo | kcarillo@timespublications.com Designer: Ruth Carlton | 480-898-5644 | rcarlton@timespublications.com Production Coordinator: Courtney Oldham | 480-898-5617 | production@timespublications.com Circulation Director: Aaron Kolodny | 480-898-5641 | customercare@evtrib.com East Valley Tribune is distributed by AZ Integrated Media, a circulation service company owned by Times Media Group. The public is permitted one copy per reader. For further information regarding the circulation of this publication or others in the Times Media Group family of publications, and for subscription information, please contact AZ Integrated Media at circ@azintegratedmedia.com or 480-898-5641. For circulation services please contact Aaron Kolodny at aaron@azintegatedmedia.com.

The content of any advertisements are the sole responsibility of the advertiser. The Tribune assumes no responsibility for the claims of any advertisement. © 2017 Strickbine Publishing, Inc.

NEWS

3

Political paths merge for Chandler mother and son BY PAUL MARYNIAK Executive Editor

C

hildren often follow in their parents’ footsteps when choosing a career, but Nora Ellen and JD Mesnard turned that dynamic on its head – twice. He was in the first year of his first term in the Arizona House of Representatives in 2011 when his mom made her first run for Chandler City Council and won. Now, Ellen has her eyes set on her son’s State House seat as he goes after the Senate seat in Legislative District 17, which covers most of Chandler and Sun Lakes as well as bits of Mesa and Gilbert. Term limits are propelling both their moves in next year’s election as incumbent Sen. Steve Yarbrough retires. Ellen will be in the second year of her second and last four-year term on the council and Mesnard will be wrapping up his eighth year in the Legislature, where he has been House Speaker since December 2016. It wasn’t always a matter of mom following her only son. When Mesnard was 4 years old, Ellen saw music in his future. “I started giving him lessons when he was 4 and I noticed he had a real talent,” recalled, who plays piano and some guitar. She concedes her son “is much more talented than I am” when it comes to music, although she sings in her church choir and plays in small informal groups. Mesnard stayed on that initial career path at Arizona State University, where he majored in music composition. He had his sights on a career writing film and television scores, noting, “I love soundtracks and movie scores. I love epic music.” Growing up, Mesnard favored John Williams, the legendary composer who has won dozens of awards for composing the scores to movies such as “Jaws,” the “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones” series and other blockbusters. These days, he likes Hans Zimmer, who is echoing Williams’ award-winning career with scores to movies like “Gladiator,” “The Lion King” and several of the Batman movies. Mesnard also continues to play piano – including one in his Capitol office. “I don’t have as much time as I used to,” he said, saying he loves to compose and improvise. “I’m really good at playing by ear,” he added, noting he prefers classical and neo-classical music but is warming up to jazz as well.

Ellen said she decided to run for the Legislature next year “because I’m termed out” on council. “This is my last term and it’s a natural progression for me to serve at the state level. I’ve been encouraged to do that.” Although she (Kimberly Carrillo/ Tribune Photographer) Chandler City Councilwoman Nora Ellen and her son, House Speaker JD said she sought her son’s advice before Mesnard, are both running in the 17th Legislative District. her first council run, she made her Politics emerged in his life by chance. “It all comes down to one conversation I decision to run for Legislature without had with a musical colleague,” he recalled. seeking his counsel – although, she added, That colleague talked about getting a “he probably knew” what she would do. He said when she did tell him, his legislative internship. “It was one of those things where I had thought was, “She’s going to be a great some extra time and I was a senior, so I candidate and a great legislator.” During her first council run, Mesnard applied,” said Mesnard, who wound up with a research internship in a nonpartisan recalled, “We did our own thing but we capacity for the Senate Education Com- worked together.” Now, as they plan their 2018 campaigns, mittee. It turned out he liked policymaking he said they likely will do the same thing even more than music – which was fine because “we each have our own identify and we don’t want to lose our identity.” with his Realtor mom. Naturally, they have talked about next “I thought it was great,” she said of his decision to leave music as a pastime and year. “I think his best advice for me was I have take up politics and government fulltime. “I saw his leadership skills and his to raise support and reach out to people to problem-solving abilities and how he cares help me,” Ellen said. Mesnard said that while they will do about people. We need honest and comsome campaigning together, that will passionate people in office.” While Mesnard was on the Senate staff, likely occur more during the runup to the his mom was moving slowly toward poli- November general election – if they both survive the August primaries. tics. Right now, she said, she’s reaching out to “I was encouraged by the mayor and other City Council members to serve on people and getting a start on a campaign the Neighborhood Advisory Committee war chest. Her son sympathizes with her task. because I’d been involved in the city and “It’s tough asking people for money,” he because of my real estate experience,” she said. said. Although “a senate race can be more Added Mesnard: “She’s always been involved in helping the community. That’s competitive, can be more expensive,” he where I got that value. We both found said raising money “will be easier for me ourselves moving in the same direction in than it will be for her. I have a bit of a head start.” different ways, not planned.” His mom added that she’s confident of Even before Ellen moved to Chandler 15 years ago, she was involved in the com- eliciting the support she’ll need, noting, munity, serving on a Kyrene School Dis- ”I’ve had a good relationship with the trict curriculum task force while she lived Republican Party for many years. Relain South Tempe, just over the Chandler tionships with people are important because that’s how learn what’s important to border. “She was always one of the parents on them.” Moreover, Mesnard said, he’ll be ready the field trips,” Mesnard quipped. “She was always involved in the school, so to pitch in as a kind of shadow advisor I wasn’t surprised when she joined the See NORA on page 4 Neighborhood Advisory Committee.”

NEWS 4

BEES

from page 1

state’s ecosystem and agriculture, because of their role as a major pollinator for many fruits, vegetables and other plants. Honey bee pollination supports the production of $7 billion worth of agriculture in Arizona. The industry supported by the bees’ honey is also worth $1.7 million per year in Arizona, according to the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. The pest label stems in part from the population of Africanized honey bees that now thrive in the southwestern United States, Kaftanoglu said. Africanized honey bees are naturally more defensive than European honey bees, which makes them more prone to swarming. That is why the Honey Bee Research Lab keeps only European colonies and sources many of its queens from North-

THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | JANUARY 7, 2018

ized bees to Brazil, and by the 1980s they made their way to Texas. They thrive in warm climates and have now spread to many parts of the southern U.S., including Arizona. These bees have thrived in these new environments because they are naturally more resistant to disease, stress and (Wayne Schutsky/Tribune Staff) than Osman Kaftanoglu shows some baby bees at the ASU Honey Bee Research parasites their European Lab. relatives. ern California – a region currently unafBecause of natural bee mating patfected by Africanized bee populations. terns, it is relatively easy for European Scientists initially brought African- colonies to become Africanized, Kaft-

Lab encourages residents to take up beekeeping BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Tribune Staff Writer

W

hile Researchers at the Honey Bee Research Lab at Arizona State University’s Polytechnic Campus are always looking for new and innovative ways to save declining honey bee populations, they are also focused on much simpler local solutions to the problem. “There should be some programs to support local beekeeping to make sure they have pollinators in the area,” lab project manager Osman Kaftanoglu said. Kaftanoglu said childhood education plays an important role in preserving honey bee populations into the future. He encourages beekeepers and local schools to provide programs to teach children the importance of pollinators and the value of beekeeping. Beyond those educational programs, Kaftanoglu also said that local residents can help maintain bee populations by raising colonies in their backyards. He stressed that proper preparation and education is important for any would-be apiarist who plans to start beekeeping at home. Local residents inter-

ested in beekeeping should also be aware of local laws regulating the practice. “Right now, keeping bees in many states in backyards is not allowed because of Africanized bees,” Kaftanoglu said. There are no state statutes in Arizona that prevent residents from keeping bees, though local ordinances can vary across the state, Arizona Department of Agriculture Director Mark W. Killian said via email. Killian added that his department is working with a number of groups and individuals to find solutions to the death and loss of bees. In the East Valley, Mesa, Chandler and Tempe all have regulations within their respective municipal codes aimed at preventing insect infestations. However, those codes also include other language that permits beekeeping under appropriate conditions. Mesa’s Zoning Ordinance specifically allows for raising bee hives – also called apiaries – in the Agriculture District and states that “buildings or hives for apiaries may not be closer than 75 feet to any neighboring residence.” In Chandler, having some bees on a residential property in Chandler is not prohibited unless they become a nui-

sance or a commercial enterprise, Chandler Planning Administrator Jeff Kurtz said via email. Tempe requires residents to receive a use permit prior to keeping an apiary. The city also requires occupied bee hives to be kept at least 200 feet from any existing dwelling on another property, at least 50 feet away from any property line, and at least 150 feet away from any street or bridle path. In Gilbert, the land development code allows for the apiaries in the Single Family Residential Zoning Districts with the stipulation that hives must be located at least 100 feet away from the property line. Killian said one problem faced by many beekeepers is the encroachment of Africanized bees, adding that the Department of Agriculture has resources to help amateur beekeepers fight that and other issues. “My own personal opinion is that we need to encourage those home owners who want to have their own beehive in their back yard to do so,” Killian said. “The more honey bees we can get into production, the better off we are for our plants both ornamental and crop production.”

GOT NEWS?

Contact Ralph Zubiate at rzubiate@timespublications.com

anoglu said. In order to combat this, the researchers at ASU mark the queens in their colonies. “If we see any unmarked bees in a hive ,we kill the queen because we know that she made it into open air and she most likely mated with Africanized drones,” Kaftanoglu said. Kaftanoglu suggested that all local beekeepers in the Valley should mark their bees to prevent the spread of Africanized colonies. European honey bees are not native to the U.S., either. They initially came over to this continent with colonists and it took about 100 years before they reached the West Coast. “(Honey bees) are now the major pollinators,” Kaftanoglu said. “Because of habitat destruction and the heavy use of pesticides, the native pollinators are declining.” – Reach Wayne Schutsky at 480-898-6533 or wschutsky@timespublications.com.

NORA

from page 3

during the campaign. “She will have an advantage over someone with no experience,” he said. “There are some issues she might not be familiar with and I’ll help her with that.” He also is apprehensive about what might be said about his mom during the campaign. “As her son, when people pick on your mother, it’s hard. I don’t care what they say about me, but when they say something about my mom, I am a bit more sensitive. The state level is more competitive than a city election. It can be more merciless in some ways. In my experience, personally, people get personal. But when you get personal with my mom, I have trouble not taking it personally.” And despite the looming campaign and the work ahead, mother and son say they’re not so preoccupied as to let it dominate their day-to-day relationship. When they get together, she said, “We talk about what families talk about We don’t really talk about politics.” Mesnard added, “I imagine we talk about it as much as anyone else. I’m vaguely aware of what’s going on in the city. She’s semi-tapped into the state level. I’ve never known her to talk about politics that much.”

THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | JANUARY 7, 2018

5

Superheroes Welcome! EVERYTHING YOU LOVE. AND MORE.

When it comes to the health and wellness of your little superhero our pediatric team is here for them, and you.

Excellence in Health, Wellness & Education

Call 480-351-2850 2080 W. Southern Ave. Ste B-10 Apache Junction

We accept most major insurances, Medicare & AHCCCS. If you are uninsured, we can help. Hablamos Español

sun l i f e f a m i l yh e a l t h .o rg

Our newly renovated Eagles Buffet is now open and features all your delicious favorites, plus new menu options. Enjoy lunch and dinner daily, and join us for brunch on Sundays.

Buffet updates include: Healthy menu items New dessert station with ice cream Wok station with stir fry made fresh Chef action stations in the evening Dim sum station with a variety of dumplings Expanded salad selection with more toppings Remodeled open dining area

101 & MCKELLIPS | 480.850.7777 | CASINOARIZONA.COM Locally owned and caringly operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.

17419-7_CAZ_Eagle_EVT_4-9x5-4.indd 1

1/3/18 10:45 AM

FREE!

#: 17419-7_CAZ_Eagle_EVT_4-9x5-4 · Client: Casino Arizona · Agency: RIESTER Lots of PrizesJOB and Giveaways Trim: 4.9" x 5.4" · Bleed: N/A · Live: NA · Color: CMYK · Pub: East Valley Tribune

INCLUDING $100 DRAWING Every Hour!

Insertion Date: 1/7/18 · Due Date: 1/4/18 · Contact: Bill Robbins · brobbins@riester.com

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 31, 2018 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

FREE! Healthcare | Retirement Living | Financial Leisure | Home Repair | Education | Casinos Tour & Travel and More...

FREE!

MESA CONVENTION CENTER 201 N Center St., Mesa, AZ 85201

Now in our 30th Year! Ms. Senior Arizona

Entertainment by

Partners Include: Hosted by

SEAN HOY

(480) 898-6500 • (800) 959-1566 • www.seniorexpos.com

NEWS 6

TAX BREAKS

THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | JANUARY 7, 2018

from page 1

request. Leach initially had sent a letter to Tempe officials in early December outlining his complaints. They had planned to meet with Leach on Jan. 11 to discuss his concerns prior to the congressman’s request for an investigation. If found to be in violation of state law, the city faces the loss of state funding. In a letter to the city last month, Leach asserted that Tempe improperly applied tax rates to both Graduate Hotel and Bank of the West that state law reserves for projects started before June 1, 2010. Projects that began after that date are subject to higher excise tax rates, according to Arizona statute. Leach has asked the city to cancel both deals and rewrite them to use the post2010 GPLET rates. In development agreements with both projects, Tempe stated that Resolution 2010.76 – passed by the City Council in 2010 – allows the city to grandfather both properties into the old rates. “As it is allowed to do under state law, the Tempe City Council in 2010 passed a specific Resolution that expressly grandfathered (the Graduate Hotel property) for future use of GPLET,” according to an official statement from the city of Tempe. “This was before the Arizona Legislature had made its latest changes to how GPLETs can be used.” In part, the statute allows for the lower GPLET rates if a “lease of a government property improvement was entered into before June 1, 2010, or if a development agreement, ordinance or resolution was approved by the governing body of the government lessor before June 1, 2010.” In his letter to the city, Leach argued that Resolution 2010.76 contains only a generic reference to GPLET and does not include specific language pertaining to either property in question, as required by the Arizona law. Leach also argued that Tempe failed to consult the Arizona Department of Rev-

(Christian Horan Photography)

Graduate Hotel is a boutique chain that specializes in serving university towns, such as Tempe. Other hotels are in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Athens, Georgia; Oxford, Mississippi; and Madison, Wisconsin.

enue to determine whether the GPLET agreements complied with the law. However, Tempe stated that it had sent the required documents to ADOR for the Bank of the West project and had received “a written preliminary determination that the city’s agreement with Bank of the West complies with state law.” The city added that it had not yet finalized a lease with Graduate Hotel and that it will seek ADOR approval upon execution of a lease. Leach also singled out Tempe’s treatment of the Graduate Hotel property as a 47-year-old structure because the original certificate of occupancy for the property – then a Howard Johnson hotel – was issued in 1970. Leach argued that for the purposes of GPLET, the city should mark 2017 as the year for the original certificate of occupancy because that is when Tempe took ownership of the property. The language in the Arizona statues governing GPLET regarding certificate of occupancy is unclear. The statute makes a reference to “original certificate of occupancy” but does not define what that means. At issue is the excise tax amount to be levied on the property. The statute gov-

erning GPLET calls for the tax amount to scale down over time as the property ages away from its certificate of occupancy. For example, under the pre-June 2010 rates, a property that is 10 years away from its original certificate of occupancy would owe 80 percent of the original tax rate. A property that is at least 40 years but less than 50 years removed – such as Graduate Hotel – would owe 20 percent of the original rate. The excise tax rate is zero for a property that is 50 years removed from its certificate of occupancy. A land and improvement lease between Tempe and Graduate Tempe Owner LLC stipulated that the hotel would pay an annual administrative fee of $41,945 when the excise tax reaches zero. This is not the first time Leach has butted heads over the GPLET. In 2017, he sponsored a GPLET reform bill that passed the State House and Senate with unanimous bipartisan support before being signed by Gov. Doug Ducey last March. The legislation closed what some lawmakers considered loopholes in the GPLET, including limiting the length of GPLETs from 25 to eight years.

“It ought to be the marketplace that picks winners and losers, not local governments,” Leach said in a press release following the bill’s passage. “By closing loopholes in GPLET, we’ll put an end to these tax giveaways to developers and direct the savings where it’s more needed: K-12 education.” In its response to Leach’s letter, Tempe stated that neither the Bank of the West nor Graduate Hotel projects will receive property tax abatements under the current deals. “That’s because there is more than one way in state statute that GPLET is defined – Bank of the West was granted the type of GPLET that does not involve waiving property taxes… Again – as with Bank of the West – The Graduate’s version of a GPLET does not include the abatement of property taxes,” according to the statement. Rather, both properties will benefit as the amount the projects will pay in excise tax is less than what they would pay in regular property tax. Additionally, the city argued that both properties will benefit Tempe residents in the long run. The Graduate Hotel project would turn a once-blighted project into a community asset. “When a given development comes back on the property tax rolls, it brings in substantially more property taxes than it previously did when the site was a vacant parcel or underdeveloped building…” according to Tempe’s statement. Meanwhile, the Bank of the West building is slated to bring 500 jobs to Tempe with an average salary of $75,000 by June, according to the development agreement. Ultimately, Tempe expects the project to bring 1,000 high-paying jobs to the city. The development agreement also includes language to drawback incentives if Bank of the West does not create and maintain those jobs. – Reach Wayne Schutsky at 480-898-6533 or wschutsky@timespublications.com.

Area muralist, teacher addressing teen suicide in Tempe Union BY PAUL MARYNIAK Tribune Executive Editor

S

tung and alarmed by the rash of teen suicides in the East Valley – including a cluster of seven deaths in six weeks last summer – an Ahwatukee muralist has joined forces with a Mountain Pointe teacher and a Corona del Sol student to stem the tragic tide among

young people, starting with students in the Tempe Union High School District. Suzanne Whitaker is working with English teacher Lorie Warnock and accomplished 17-year-old performer Tatum Lynn Stolworthy to present a oneday retreat for teens, ages 14 to 18, that will use collaging and journal writing to help them through grief – especially the kind that might drive some young peo-

ple to consider suicide. Called Tools for Teen Grief, the workshop will run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Escalante Center, 2150 E. Orange St., Tempe. Three or four teens will join four to six adults as facilitators for the session. Teens can sign up at signupgenius.com/go/8050849aeae2ca13-teen. Whitaker said she’s been thinking about this idea for a while.

“I wanted to bring my art together with my volunteer work with New Song for Grieving Children – part of Hospice of the Valley – somehow,” she explained. “I’ve worked with the teen group for four years now and enjoy watching the kids go from very sad to a place of strength at the end of a year or so,” See

GRIEF on page 8

THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | JANUARY 7, 2018

THE WEEK IN REVIEW 6 charter school teachers in Gilbert fired after ‘on-campus incident’ Six teachers at Imagine West Gilbert have been fired after an

“on-campus incident,” according to a school official. The charter school sent letters to parents on Dec. 29 informing them of the decision. In the letter, school officials said they became aware of an incident involving six of their staff members. “This incident took place on school property during school hours,” the letter read. The school didn’t give details, citing employment confidentiality laws, but said the incident was “serious.” – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

Man accused of being drunk while caring for seniors A man who worked with the elderly at a senior care facility

in Mesa has been arrested and accused of being drunk at work. Court documents say George Methenge, 30, from Kenya, was the only care provider working the night shift on Christmas at Kopper Crest Manor on North Harris Road. Patients and some family members who noticed that Methenge got drunk and passed out while working called police. Police say they noticed that he smelled of alcohol and had slurred speech. He also admitted to drinking vodka. The manager of the facility also said that Methenge missed giving medications to some patients that night. A grandson of one of the patients reportedly had video of Methenge drunk and making a sexual gesture at a patient. Methenge faces vulnerable adult abuse charges. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

Chandler called best job market in U.S.; Gilbert is not far behind at fifth best Chandler is the best job market in the U.S. and Gilbert is the fifth best, according to

website WalletHub. Tempe is 20th and Mesa 56th in the site’s survey of 182 cities. WalletHub compared 26 key metrics to measure the local job markets in the U.S. The dataset ranges from job opportunities to employment growth to monthly average starting salary. Chandler was tied for highest employment growth with Peoria, while Gilbert was third. Gilbert was second in the highest median annual income adjusted for cost of living. The full report is available at wallethub.com/edu/best-cities-for-jobs/2173. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

Former Gilbert mayor leaving East Valley Partnership's top job Former Gilbert Mayor John Lewis announced he is stepping

down as president/CEO of the East Valley Partnership after being asked by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to become a mission president with a three-year assignment in Cambodia with his wife, LaCinda. “My role as president and CEO of the East Valley Partnership has been a leadership opportunity of a lifetime,” Lewis said. “It has been a distinct honor to work with leaders in the thriving PHX East Valley who are focused on doing all they can to prepare our region for the future.” Lewis, 60, served as Gilbert's mayor for seven years. The Partnership's 75-member board will begin this month discussing plans to replace him. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

NEWS

7

NEWS 8

GRIEF

from page 6

Whitaker added. “Much of what we talk about in group is centered on ways in which we can relieve stress and overwhelming sadness or anger. If we can use these tools on a regular basis or when things are especially out of hand, it’s so useful. Even just learning to make deep breathing a habit is great.” All three women have been touched by the deaths of teens close to them, two involving suicides. Warnock lost her son in 2015. He was one of three Corona students who have taken their lives in the last three years – all classmates of Stolworthy, who started Aztec Strong, a support group with 300 teens who discuss their own issues and how to prevent teen suicide. Whitaker said her sister died the summer before her senior year in high school, “and it changed everything for me.” “In those days, where I lived, there was very little emphasis on therapy, meditation or yoga,” she recalled. “However, some students and I started a support group at our high school, and it was really beneficial to know others were going through the same waves of sadness from their loss. And then, Lorie, much to my

PROBLEM.

SOLUTION.

THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | JANUARY 7, 2018

“Lorie is driven to alleviate suffering for other families by educating the community regarding all the resources for emotional health and suicide prevention.” The workshop aims to use yoga, (Tribune file photo) art and writing Suzanne Whitaker, who has painted murals at several Kyrene school, includfor ing this one at Kyrene de la Mariposa, where she is talking with Principal “somehow grief release – all Spencer Falgatter, is working with a Mountain Pointe teacher and a Corona del Sol student to use art as a way curbing teen suicides. kinds of grief, a chance to tell surprise, said she’d been having similar their stories,” Whitaker said. thoughts about a workshop but wanted Warnock used her Teacher of the to incorporate yoga and meditation.” Month award money from KTAR Radio Once they got to talking, Warnock to obtain a Tempe Vibrant city grant to and Whitaker brought in other moms. fund the workshop. “Our small group of moms formed for Its purpose is spelled out succinctly in the purpose of bringing awareness to sui- a flyer: cide prevention in Tempe Union School “Grief does not discriminate. Our District and work toward concrete train- teens are experiencing some form of grief ing for teachers and staff to recognize the regularly with little time or attention signs. We’ve talked a lot about the stress given to the importance of processing our high school students are under and it in healthy ways. In addition, they are what we might be able to do to help. We under immense pressure from social mecall ourselves Parents for Suicide Preven- dia, family and school. Many experience tion,” Whitaker said, adding: isolation and a lack of real connection to

Now there’s miraDry® • Immediate results that last • Dramatic reduction of underarm sweat • Non-invasive, in-office procedure with minimal to no downtime • FDA cleared • Toxin-free, no need for endless treatments • No need for ineffective antiperspirants

others as well as themselves, creating a negative and false narrative.” The women note that grief can take all forms and involve a wide range of personal tragedies, from parents divorcing to bullying, losing a friendship to simple being ostracized from a peer group. “This workshop will include a safe environment to focus on going within,” the flyer states. “Participants will hear teen speakers’ stories, be guided to create journal cover collages, produce their own stories of grief, take part in healthy discussions to process their feelings, and end with yoga as a calming tool – techniques they can use well after the workshop.” The workshop is organized in a structured way so that participants can immediately begin bonding with each other, listen to teen speakers who have dealt grief, engage in intimate conversations about their feelings, start collaging or painting, start a journal and end up learning some basic yoga from Warnock. And before the session ends, the participants will do one more thing aimed at helping them when life seems at its darkest – exchanging phone numbers so they can turn to someone with whom they already have shared some of their deepest feelings of grief.

Coming Soon!

Call Dr. Hiatt at 480-844-1410 to schedule your appointment!

PLASTIC SURGERY OF Tummy • Breast • Face • Ears • Nose • Eyelids Male Breast Removal • Liposuction • Laser Hair Removal Mommy Makeover • Underarm Sweat Solutions

All injections are administered by Dr. Hiatt Botox • Juvederm • Voluma

call for a complimentary consultation

(480) 844-1410

4540 E. Baseline Rd., Ste 117 Mesa, Arizona 85206 | DRHIATT.COM

Patient’s Choice Award Recipient

Our reader poll is designed to let YOU tell us about your favorite people, places, shops, restaurants and things to do in Mesa.

PEOPLE | PLACES | SHOPS | RESTAURANTS | THINGS TO DO

VOTING STARTS JANUARY 28, 2018!

NEWS

THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | JANUARY 7, 2018

THE WEEK AHEAD East Valley groups to host governor at breakfast event The 2018 East Valley Governor’s Breakfast featuring Gov. Doug Ducey will be from 7-9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the East Valley Institute of Technology Culinary Banquet Hall, 1601 W. Main St. Mesa. The East Valley Chambers of Commerce Alliance and East Valley Partnership are hosts. Ducey’s appearance will follow his State of the State address. Ducey is expected to speak about what he has identified as his top priorities: growing the economy, creating and supporting 21st-century jobs, promoting educational excellence, protecting our communities and restoring fiscal responsibility. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

Young writers: Enter contest to be a Renaissance Festival junior reporter

The East Valley Tribune is giving two readers, ages 7-­17, the chance to be junior reporters at the Arizona Renaissance Festival. The festival, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary, will run Feb. 10 to April 1. Kids selected as a junior reporter will receive family tickets to the festival, recognition as the King’s Scribe at the Royal Pavilion, and a chance to write an article about the Renaissance Festival and see it published in the East Valley Tribune. To enter, email name, age, city of residence, phone number and a short paragraph on why the junior reporter would be a great pick for the Arizona Renaissance Festival to golocal@ evtrib.com. Make sure the subject line reads JR. REPORTER. The contest runs Jan. 8 to Feb. 9. Winners will be notified soon after. Contest winners will be hosted at the Royal Pavilion on Feb 17th. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

Confederate general's descendent toRev.speak at Tempe church event Robert W. Lee IV, a descendant of Gen. Robert E. Lee, will be speaking at 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, at the Church of the Epiphany-Tempe, 2222 S. Price Road. Lee was brought into the national spotlight after the riots in Charlottesville, Virginia. He will be speaking about his experience, church and social issues. According to the reverend, “We have made my ancestor an idol of white supremacy, racism and hate. As a pastor, it is my moral duty to speak out against racism, America’s original sin.” Information: epiphany-tempe.org. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

Public invited to help prune MCC Rose Garden for spring Volunteers are needed for a large-scale pruning event from 7:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Mesa Community College Rose Garden, 1833 W. Southern Ave. The goal is to revitalize and prune the garden for the spring. Winter pruning will stimulate new growth and promote a spring burst of rose buds. Families, faith-based groups, clubs and service organizations are welcome. The MCC Rose Garden, a partnership between Mesa-East Valley Rose Society and the Mesa Community College, is the largest public rose garden in the desert Southwest. After the event, 200 rose bushes will be raffled off for participating volunteers. Information: 480-644-3705 or bryan.goodwin@mesaaz.gov. Sign up at tiny.cc/rosegarden. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

9

MESA

DISCOUNTS AT THIS STORE ONLY:

Fiesta Mall 1425 W Southern Ave

STORE CLOSING EVERYTHING MUST GO!

30 50 50

% off

ALL RIDING LAWN MOWERS & TRACTORS

35

% off

REFRIGERATORS WITH BOTTOM FREEZERS

%

ALL TREADMILLS, off ELLIPTICALS & CYCLES

% off

ALL BARBECUE GRILLS

60

to

off

WALL OVENS

60 70 %

%

% off

ALL FASHION CLOTHING

75

ALL FINE GOLD, SILVER, % DIAMOND AND GEMSTONE

off

*10K gold unless otherwise specified.

JEWELRY*

STORE FIXTURES, FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT FOR SALE NOW! ALL SALES FINAL, NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. OPEN DAILY REGULAR HOURS. WE ACCEPT VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, AMERICAN EXPRESS AND SEARS CARD. WE ACCEPT SEARS GIFT CARDS. DISCOUNTS DO NOT APPLY TO PREPAID GIFT CARDS AND PHONE CARDS. INVENTORY IS LIMITED TO STOCK ON HAND. THIS STORE IS NOT PARTICIPATING IN CURRENT SEARS CIRCULARS. THIS EVENT EXCLUDES ELECTROLUX.

10

THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | JANUARY 7, 2018

ANNOUNCING THE SRP ELECTIONS ON APRIL 3. | ANUNCIANDO LAS ELECCIONES DE SRP EL 3 DE ABRIL. On Tuesday, April 3, 2018 (“Election Day”), owners of qualified land or individuals who have been appointed by the trustee(s) to vote qualified land held in a qualifying trust will have an opportunity to vote for members of the governing bodies of the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District (the “District”) and the Salt River Valley Water Users’ Association (the “Association”), collectively “SRP.” El martes, 3 de abril del 2018 (Día de Elecciones), los propietarios de tierras elegibles o individuos nombrados por los fideicomisarios de tierra elegible, para votar incluidos en un fideicomiso elegible tendrán la oportunidad de votar para elegir a integrantes del gobierno de Salt River Agricultural Improvement and Power District (el “Distrito”) y Salt River Valley Water Users Association (la “Asociación”), colectivamente “SRP”.

SA

LT

RIVE

R

GR CA AN NA D L

Phoenix

SALT RIVER VALLEY WATER USERS’ ASSOCIATION ELECTION

GOLDWATER BLVD.

74TH ST.

GRANITE REEF RD.

78TH ST. HAYDEN RD.

MILLER RD. HAROLD ST.

CANAL CROS SCUT

WASHINGTON ST.

ROOSEVELT ST. PAPAGO DR. VAN BUREN ST. SUSAN LN. WEBER DR. CURRY RD.

CURRY RD.

ROOSEVELT ST.

WATKINS ST.

PIMA ST.

62ND ST.

56TH ST. LINCOLN ST.

2ND ST.

COLLEGE AVE.

20TH ST. DURANGO ST.

2010 SRP ELECTIONS 11/23/09 N:\ARCMAPPROJECTS\SRPVOTE\ADMAP2010.MXD

WASHINGTON ST.

VAN BUREN ST.

BUCKEYE RD.

PIMA ST.

GILA RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION

VAN BUREN ST.

ROOSEVELT ST.

INDIAN SCHOOL RD.

.7

54TH ST.

12TH ST. 3RD AVE.

17TH AVE.

SHERMAN ST.

15TH AVE.

NSOL CANAIDATE D L

HARRISON ST.

CO

GILA RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION

PRICE RD.

N

OCOTILLO RD.

-1 .2 AT

7 GARFIELD ST.

22ND ST.

O

HUNT HWY.

GERMANN RD.

L

OAK ST.

16TH ST.

TI VA

Due to small scale, boundaries shown are approximate.

QUEEN CREEK RD.

VIRGINIA AVE.

6

FILMORE ST.

RESERVATION

FLOWER ST.

MC DOWELL RD.

7TH ST.

ER INDIAN

OSBORN RD.

PAPAGO FWY.

7TH AVE.

S RE RIVER

11TH AVE.

19TH AVE. ALLEY SOUTH OF CULVER ROOSEVELT ST.

12TH ST.

PRICE FWY.

MC DOWELL RD.

10

H UT

ALM SCHOOL RD.

N

ARIZONA AVE.

FWY.

CANAL

HIGHL INE

OF

DIA

8

EARLL DR.

CAMBRIDGE AVE. VIRGINIA AVE.

SUPERSTITION FWY.

AZ OLD .CANAL BURG / LAT. ESS

INDIAN SCHOOL RD. FAIRMONT AVE. CLARENDON AVE. MULBERRY ST.

THOMAS RD.

24TH ST.

CATALINA DR.

14TH ST. 15TH ST. 16TH ST.

OSBORN RD. MONTEREY WAY

9

CAMPBELL AVE.

TURNEY AVE. GLENROSA AVE. DEVONSHIRE AVE. INDIANOLA AVE. COLUMBUS AVE.

GILBERT DR.

5

RURAL RD.

L

7TH ST.

NA

10TH ST.

CA

4TH AVE.

PIMA FWY.

ER

H

CENTRAL AVE.

GILBERT RD.

UT

15TH AVE.

HOHOKAM EXPWY.

ROOSEVELT

SO

BASELINE RD.

AN CH

IN

MARICOPA

RIV

LT

PECOS RD. GILA

N

IN TA

BR

ER

40TH ST.

RIV

SO

SA

L

CANAL

SOUTH MOUNTAIN

MO

APACHE BLVD.

UN

Y.

Y.

11TH AVE.

NEW

51ST AVE.

47TH AVE.

RED

L

HW

CANA

A

49TH AVE.

FW

E

N

HIGHLINE

CARVER RD.

IN

ER

IL SO. MTN. AVE.

MARICOPA FWY.

EL

ST

5

SOUTHERN

PIMA RD.

^

RIVER

SALT

CANA

BE

VAN BUREN ST.

3

A

EA

AGUA

PAPAGO FWY.

AZ. CANAL/ OLD BURGESS LAT.

7

RURAL RD.

E.

PIESTAWA FWY.

ARIZON

24TH ST.

27TH AVE.

AV

BLACK CANYON FREEWAY

D

67TH AVE.

FRIA

RIV

ER

AN

AGUA

R

FRIA

G

6

BLACK CANYON FREEWAY

FW

A

4

12TH ST. LONGVIEW AVE. 13TH PL. 14TH ST.

N

Y.

O IZ

2

G

Grey indicates non-votable lands. Call (602) 236-3048 to see if you are eligible to vote.

AL

MC DOWELL RD.

• SRP BALLOT DROP-OFF ONLY LOCATIONS (no voting, just ballot drop off): SRP West Valley Service Center, 221 N. 79th Avenue, Tolleson, Arizona, 85353 and SRP Southside Water Service Center, 3160 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, Arizona, 85210 Open only on Election Day, April 3, 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

CAN

GLENDALE AVE.

H SRP VOTING CENTER LOCATION:

SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Avenue, Tempe, Arizona, 85281 March 7 through April 2, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Election Day, April 3, 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

1

NORTHERN AVE.

3RD ST. 5TH ST.

RIV

AR

VOTING BOUNDARIES

2ND AVE. CENTRAL AVE.

ELECCIÓNES SALT RIVER PROJECT AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT AND POWER DISTRICT Su voto de Distrito le da la oportunidad de elegir a los funcionarios que toman decisiones que tienen un impacto en la calidad y el costo de la electricidad. El 6 de abril del 2009, la Mesa Directiva del Distrito decidió instituir el proceso de elecciones alternativo descrito en A.R.S. §48-2384.01. Como resultado de esto, las boletas electorales pueden obtenerse por correo o en el Centro de Votación de SRP solamente. Las boletas de votación temprana pueden solicitarse a partir del 31 de diciembre del 2017. Antes de esa fecha, pueden enviarse solicitudes para ser agregado a la Lista Permanente de Votación Temprana efectivas para las elecciones del 3 de abril. Para solicitar una boleta de votación temprana visite la página web de SRP www.srpnet.com/earlyballot; o llame al (602) 236-3048 de lunes a viernes de 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. También puede solicitar una boleta de votación temprana personalmente en la Oficina de la Secretaría Corporativa ubicada en el Edificio Administrativo de SRP en el 1500 N. Mill Avenue en Tempe, Arizona, 85281, de lunes a viernes de 8:30 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. Las boletas de votación temprana se enviarán por correo a partir del 7 de marzo. El último día para solicitar una boleta de votación temprana por correo es el 23 de marzo, a las 5:00 p.m. Las boletas de votación temprana pueden devolverse por correo en el sobre prepagado incluido o depositarse en persona en el Centro de Votación de SRP ubicado en el 1500 N. Mill Avenue en Tempe, Arizona, 85281 de lunes a viernes de 8:30 a.m. a 5:00 p.m., del 7 de marzo al 2 de abril y el 3 de abril Día de las Elecciones de 6:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. El Día de las Elecciones solamente, las boletas de votación temprana pueden depositarse también en cualquiera de estas dos ubicaciones: SRP West Valley Service Center, ubicado en el 221 N. 79th Avenue, Tolleson, Arizona, 85353 y en el SRP Southside Water Service Center, en el 3160 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, Arizona, 85210. Ambos lugares estarán abiertos de 6:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. el 3 de abril (no para votar sino para depositar las boletas de votación temprana solamente). Las boletas de votación temprana deben recibirse a más tardar a las 7:00 p.m. el Día de las Elecciones. También puede votar en persona en el Centro de Votación de SRP ubicado en el Edificio Administrativo de SRP en el 1500 N. Mill Avenue en Tempe, Arizona, 85281 de lunes a viernes de 8:30 a.m. a 5:00 p.m., del 7 de marzo al 2 de abril y de 6:00 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. el 3 de abril Día de las Elecciones. Las posiciones que se decidirán en las elecciones son la de Presidente, Vicepresidente, una posición en la Mesa Directiva en cada división de votación 2, 4, 6, 8, y 10; dos posiciones generales de la Mesa Directiva, puestos 12 y 14; y tres posiciones en el Concejo en cada división de votación 2, 4, 6, 8, y 10. Todas las posiciones del Distrito tienen un término de cuatro años. El mapa inferior muestra los límites de las áreas de votación del Distrito. Para determinar la elegibilidad para votar, la pertenencia de tierra elegible es determinada hasta el 24 de diciembre del 2017. Las tierras incluidas en ciertos fideicomisos pueden votar en caso de que un elector sea nombrado por el fideicomisario(s) conforme a los requisitos de fideicomiso de votación que pueden ser vistos visitando la página web de SRP www.srpnet.com/elections o llamando a la Línea de Información Electoral de SRP al (602) 236-3048. Los electores también deben estar calificados, registrados como votantes en Arizona antes del 5 de marzo del 2018. Los electores pueden emitir un voto para cada una de las posiciones generales, puestos 12 y 14 de la Mesa Directiva. Los votos para todas las demás posiciones son emitidos de acuerdo a los acres. IDENTIFICACIÓN EN EL CENTRO DE VOTACIÓN Cuando llegue al Centro de Votación el Día de Elecciones debe anunciar su nombre y lugar de residencia al funcionario electoral y presentar una forma de identificación de la lista #1 o dos distintas formas de identificación de la lista #2 o #3. LISTA #1 – Identificación con FOTO incluyendo nombre y dirección – (Se Requiere Una) • Licencia de conducir válida de Arizona • Identificación válida de Arizona para aquellos que no operan un vehículo • Tarjeta de inscripción tribal u otra forma de identificación tribal • Identificación válida emitida por el gobierno federal de los Estados Unidos, el gobierno estatal o local Una identificación es “valida” al menos que se determine que este caducada. LISTA #2 – Identificación SIN FOTO con el nombre y dirección – (Se Requieren Dos) • Factura de servicios públicos con fecha dentro de noventa 90 días de la fecha de la elección. La factura de servicios públicos puede ser de electricidad, gas, agua, basura, alcantarillado, teléfono, teléfono celular, o servicio de cable para televisión • Estado de cuenta de banco o cooperativa de crédito fechada dentro de noventa 90 días de la fecha de la elección • Registración de Vehículo válida de Arizona • Declaración de impuestos de la residencia del votante • Tarjeta de inscripción tribal u otra forma de identificación tribal • Tarjeta de seguro de vehículo de Arizona • Certificados de la Oficina de Registros • Identificación válida emitida por el gobierno federal de los Estados Unidos, el gobierno estatal o local • Tarjeta de Registro de Votantes • Cualquier correo etiquetado con “Material Electoral Oficial” Una identificación es “valida” al menos que se determine que este caducada. Todos los documentos de la lista #2 se pueden presentar a los trabajadores electorales en forma electrónica, incluyendo teléfono móvil o tableta. LISTA #3 – Combinar Lista #1 y #2 (Se Requieren Dos) • Cualquier identificación válida con foto de la Lista #1 en la cual la dirección no corresponda al registro electoral, acompañada con una identificación sin foto de la Lista #2 en la cual la dirección corresponda al registro electoral • Pasaporte Estadounidense y una identificación o documento de la Lista #2 • Identificación Militar Estadounidense y una identificación o documento válido de la Lista #2 Una identificación es “valida” al menos que se determine que este caducada. Cualquier elector que no proporcione suficiente identificación no recibirá una boleta regular, pero recibirá una boleta provisional y tendrá tres (3) días hábiles después de las elecciones (antes de las 5:00 p.m., viernes, 6 de abril) para proporcionar las suficientes identificaciónes a la Oficina de la Secretaría Corporativa de SRP, 1521 N. Project Drive, Tempe, Arizona, 85281 para que su boleta provisional sea contada. Habrá una prueba de lógica y exactitud del equipo de votación electrónico de procesamiento y conteo que se utilizará en la elección. La prueba estará abierta para los electores elegibles y se llevará a cabo en el Edificio Administrativo de SRP, 1521 N. Project Drive en Tempe, Arizona, 85281 a las 4:00 p.m. el martes, 27 de marzo. Para más información relacionada a las elecciónes del 2016, o para ser añadido a la lista permanente de votación temprana en el futuro, visite la página de SRP www.srpnet.com/elections. Este anuncio es publicado por orden de la Mesa Directiva y en cumplimiento con ARS §48-2384.01.

ER

SALT RIVER PROJECT AGRICULTURAL IMPROVEMENT AND POWER DISTRICT ELECTION Your District vote gives you an opportunity to elect the officials who make decisions that have an impact on the quality and cost of electricity. On April 6, 2009, the District Board of Directors elected to institute the alternative election process described at A.R.S. §48-2384.01. As a result, ballots may only be obtained by mail or at the SRP Voting Center. Requests for early voting ballots will be accepted beginning December 31, 2017. Prior to that date, applications to be placed on the Permanent Early Voter List can be submitted and be in effect for the April 3 election. To request an early voting ballot, visit the SRP Web site at www.srpnet.com/earlyballot; or call (602) 236-3048, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. In addition, an early voting ballot may be requested in person from the Corporate Secretary’s Office located at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Avenue in Tempe, Arizona, 85281, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Early voting ballots will be mailed beginning March 7. The last day to request an early voting ballot by mail is March 23, at 5:00 p.m. Early voting ballots may be returned by mail in the stamped self-addressed envelope provided or in person at the SRP Voting Center located at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Avenue in Tempe, Arizona, 85281, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., March 7 through April 2, and 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, April 3. On Election Day only, early voting ballots may also be returned to either of the following two off-site ballot drop-off locations which will be open 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on April 3 (no voting, just early voting ballot drop-off): the SRP West Valley Service Center, 221 N. 79th Avenue, Tolleson, Arizona, 85353 and the SRP Southside Water Service Center, 3160 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, Arizona, 85210. Early voting ballots must be received no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. You may also vote in person at the SRP Voting Center located at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Avenue in Tempe, Arizona, 85281, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., March 7 through April 2, and 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, April 3. Positions up for election are President, Vice President, one position on the Board of Directors in each of voting divisions 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10; two at-large Board of Directors positions, seats 12 and 14; and three positions on the Council in each of voting divisions 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10. All District positions have four-year terms. The map below shows the voting boundaries of the District. In determining eligibility to vote, ownership of qualified land is determined as of December 24, 2017. Lands held in certain trusts may be voted if an individual elector is appointed by the trustee(s) of the trust in accordance with trust voting requirements that can be viewed by visiting the SRP Web site at www.srpnet.com/elections or by calling the SRP Election Information Line at (602) 236-3048. Electors must also be qualified, registered Arizona voters as of March 5, 2018. Electors may cast one vote for each at-large position, seats 12 and 14, on the Board of Directors.Votes for all other positions are cast on an acreage basis. IDENTIFICATION AT THE VOTING CENTER When you arrive to vote at the Voting Center on Election Day you must announce your name and place of residence to the election official and present one form of identification from List #1 or two different forms of identification from List #2 or #3. List #1 - Sufficient Photo ID including name and address (One Required) • Valid Arizona driver license • Valid Arizona non-operating identification license • Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal ID • Valid United States federal, state, or local government-issued ID An identification is “valid” unless it can be determined on its face that it has expired. List #2 - Sufficient ID without a photograph that bear the name and address (Two Required) • Utility bill of the voter that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election. A utility bill may be for electric, gas, water, solid waste, sewer, telephone, cellular phone, or cable television • Bank or credit union statement that is dated within 90 days of the date of the election • Valid Arizona vehicle registration • Indian census card • Property tax statement • Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal ID • Arizona vehicle insurance card • Recorder’s Certificate • Valid United States federal, state, or local government-issued ID • Voter Registration Card • Any mailing to the elector marked “Official Election Material” An identification is “valid” unless it can be determined on its face that it has expired. All items from List #2 may be presented to the poll workers in electronic format, including on a smart phone or tablet. List #3 - Mix and Match from Lists #1 and #2 (Two Required) • Any valid photo ID from List #1 in which the address does not reasonably match the election register accompanied by a non-photo ID from List #2 in which the address does reasonably match the election register • U.S. Passport and one item from List #2 • U.S. Military ID and one valid item from List #2 An identification is “valid” unless it can be determined on its face that it has expired. Any elector who does not provide sufficient identification shall not be issued a regular ballot, but shall receive a provisional ballot and will have three (3) business days after the election (by 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 6) to provide sufficient ID to the SRP Corporate Secretary, 1500 N. Mill Avenue, Tempe, Arizona, 85281 in order for their provisional ballot to be counted. There will be a logic and accuracy test of the electronic vote processing and tallying equipment to be used in the election. The test will be open to eligible electors and will take place at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Avenue in Tempe, Arizona, 85281 at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27. For additional information regarding the 2018 election or how to be added to the permanent early voting list for future elections, visit the SRP Web site at www.srpnet.com/elections. This notice is published by order of the Board of Directors and in accordance with A.R.S. §48-2384.01.

Phoenix/Scottsdale

APACHE BLVD.

ADMAP EXCL. 11/23/09 N:\ARCMAPPROJECTS\SRPVOTE\ADMAP_PHXSCOT.MXD

Your Association vote gives you an opportunity to elect the officials who make decisions that have an impact on the quality and cost of water. On April 6, 2009, the Association Board of Governors elected to institute the alternative election process described in Article X, Section 20 of the Association By-Laws. As a result, ballots may only be obtained by mail or at the SRP Voting Center. Requests for early voting ballots will be accepted beginning December 31, 2017. Prior to that date, applications to be placed on the Permanent Early Voter List can be submitted and be in effect for the April 3 election. To request an early voting ballot, visit the SRP Web site at www.srpnet.com/earlyballot or call (602) 236-3048, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. In addition, an early voting ballot may be requested in person from the Corporate Secretary’s Office located at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Avenue in Tempe, Arizona, 85281, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Early voting ballots will be mailed beginning March 7. The last day to request an early voting ballot by mail is March 23, at 5:00 p.m. Early voting ballots may be returned by mail in the stamped self-addressed envelope provided or in person at the SRP Voting Center located at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Avenue in Tempe, Arizona, 85281, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., March 7 through April 2, and 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, April 3. On Election Day only, early voting ballots may also be returned to either of the following two off-site ballot drop-off locations which will be open 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on April 3 (no voting, just early voting ballot drop-off): the SRP West Valley Service Center, 221 N. 79th Avenue, Tolleson, Arizona, 85353 and the SRP Southside Water Service Center, 3160 S. Alma School Road, Mesa, Arizona, 85210. Early voting ballots must be received no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.

ADMAP EXCL. 11/23/09 N:\ARCMAPPROJECTS\SRPVOTE\ADMAP_PHXSCOT.MXD

You may also vote in person at the SRP Voting Center located at the SRP Administration Building, 1500 N. Mill Avenue in Tempe, Arizona, 85281, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., March 7 through April 2, and 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, April 3. Positions up for election are President, Vice President, one position on the Board of Governors in each of voting districts 2, 4, 6, 8, 10; and three positions on the Council in each of voting districts 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. All Association positions have four-year terms. The map above shows the voting boundaries of the Association. In determining eligibility to vote, ownership of qualified land is determined as of December 24, 2017. Lands held in certain trusts may be voted if an individual voter is appointed by the trustee(s) of the trust in accordance with trust voting requirements that can be viewed by visiting the SRP Web site at www.srpnet.com/ elections or by calling the SRP Election Information Line at (602) 236-3048. Voters must also be at least 18 years of age. Votes for all positions are cast on an acreage basis. For additional information regarding the 2018 election or how to be added to the permanent early voting list for future elections, visit the SRP Web site at www.srpnet.com/elections. This notice is published by order of the Board of Governors and in accordance with the Association By-Laws.

COMMUNITY

THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | JANUARY 7, 2018

Community EastValleyTribune.com |

@EVTNow

11

For more community news visit eastvalleytribune.com

/EVTNow

Educator, businessman named Mesa Citizens of the Year Tribune Staff

E

very year since 1935 (except for one), Mesa has honored at least one citizen for their contributions to the community and their accomplishments. Next month, the 2017 Mesa Citizens of the Year will be feted as Deanna Villanueva-Saucedo and Steve Adams will join that august list of honorees. Both Villanueva-Saucedo and Adams are longtime Mesa residents who have been active in numerous community nonprofit organizations for many years. They were selected by past Citizens of the Year recipients who gather once a year in late fall to review and debate nominations that have come in. Villanueva-Saucedo “has a distinguished record of volunteer service that encompasses educational, community based and human service organization,” said Mike Hutchinson, a member of the Citizens of the Year Association by way of his award in 2011. She has been active in Mesa United Way, United Food Bank, A New Leaf, Mesa Association of Hispanic Citizens, East Valley Partnership and other organizations. Villanueva-Saucedo also worked for both the city of Mesa and Mesa Public Schools and is now the community engagement director for the Maricopa Community College District. “Deanna never hesitates to take on a community challenge and is a natural leader,” Hutchinson said, noting that

(Special to the Tribune)

Mesa Woman of the Year Deanna VillanuevaSaucedo has focused her volunteer activity mainly on education and human services.

“she can be counted on to take leadership roles” and has chaired the boards of several organizations. One nominator said, “Deanna is not one to see a problem and step back she jumps in with both feet, formulates a plan of action, gains consensus and moves forward. Many people are good at pointing out problems; Deanna is good at solving them.” Another raved about her commitment to helping young people. “She is committed to teaching and equipping the next generation of leaders through

on Excellence and chair of its development board, where he helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for scholarships and facilities at the college. One nominator called Adams a “citizen leader,” saying: “There are dozens of repected, successful business owners in Mesa, but Steve can be counted on among the most kind, giving and caring. He is a wise counselor to his employees, a standard bearer of integrity, civility and community engagement.” Adams and his wife, Joan, also are known for their personal philanthropy and support for Tempe Union High School District, the Centers for Habilitation, the Pat Tillman Foundation and other charities. The Mesa Citizen of the Year Association is one of the oldest groups of its kind in Arizona. Founded in 1935, it (Special to the Tribune) Mesa Man of the Year Steve Adams, owner of started out selecting only one individuAlphagraphics, has been involved in numerous al, missing only 1940 for naming anycommunity organizations. one for the Citizen of the Year award. It began naming a man and a woman lectures, volunteer projects and personal of the year in 1969 and has evolved into mentorship,” the nomination said. an organization that supports and enOwner of Alphagraphics, Adams also courages a broad spectrum of volunteer has served on the boards of a wide array activities. of groups, including the Mesa Rotary The organization annually selects two Club, Mesa Chamber of Commerce, individuals in the community who have Mesa United Way, Phoenix Little dedicated a significant amount of time Theater, Grand Canyon council, Boy to volunteer activities. Scouts of America, and the Mesa HoVillanueva-Saucedo and Adams will HoKams. be honored at the association’s annual “One notable example is his volunteer banquet Feb. 20 at the Hilton Phoenix/ service on behalf of Mesa Community College,” Hutchinson said, noting Ad- Mesa. Tickets: mesacitizenoftheyear. ams was a member of its Commission com or Debby Elliot at 480-969-2731. Crazy Daze Flea Market

Storewide Sale! 10-75% Off!

th

Sat., Jan. 13 8am-2pm

Fri-Sun Jan 12-14

Consignment Resale Antique Mall 235 DEALERS NOW ACCEPTING YOUR ITEMS - Men’s Women’s Children • Furniture • Home Decor • Kitchenware • CDs 43,000 sq. ft. Clothing/Accessories • Glassware • Purses • Books • Housewares • Shoes • DVDs • Lamps • Records • Games

2049 W. Broadway Rd., Mesa, AZ 85202

BEST NEW BUSINESS

M-F 10-6 • Sa 10-5 • Su 11-4

480-464-1234

CallitNewCallitAntique-Mesa

COMMUNITY 12

THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | JANUARY 7, 2018

Kiosk at clinic helps patients get medications quickly BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Tribune Staff Writer

N

ew self-serve technology at one East Valley medical clinic is allowing patients to quickly receive prescriptions and over-the-counter medications from a kiosk immediately following an appointment. The APM Pharmacy kiosk – currently available at Bayless Integrated Healthcare’s Dobson Ranch location at 2204 S. Dobson Road in Mesa – allows patients to fill prescriptions within minutes at the clinic. Practitioners at the location can send prescriptions electronically to the kiosk, which verifies patients using their ID. Patients then use the kiosk to interact with a pharmacist via telemedicine and receive their prescriptions. “There is a pharmacist with every interaction,” said Katie Brite, Bayless Integrated Healthcare medical director. All conversations with pharmacists are conducted using a private phone to preserve patient confidentiality and avoid HIPAA violations. The medications available at the kiosks

(Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer)

The APM Pharmacy kiosk allows patients to fill prescriptions within minutes.

– over 700 – were chosen based on a review of which drugs are prescribed most frequently by practitioners, Brite said.

The kiosks, which are roughly the size of a vending machine, do not include controlled substances such as narcotics or

benzodiazepines. The new technology provides increased convenience for patients who are sick or need to fill multiple prescriptions. “(Patients) love it, especially if they are sick or if they have strep throat and need antibiotics, because they can just get it and don’t need to go to a pharmacy,” Brite said. In addition to providing convenience, the kiosks give doctors peace of mind by ensuring that patients receive prescribed medications. “It’s great on the provider side because underserved patients don’t always make it to the pharmacy, and (with the kiosks) I know they are leaving with their medications,” Brite said. She added, “The relevance for our population in general is that we are trying really hard to eliminate barriers … and this is one more barrier we can eliminate.” The one setback is that the APM Pharmacy kiosks do not currently accept all insurance plans, though that could change in the future. – Reach Wayne Schutsky at 480-898-6533 or wschutsky@timespublications.com.

Do a different kind of game night with the

PEPSI FAMILY VALUE PACK*

$

119 Starting at

FOUR TICKETS FOUR PEPSI PRODUCTS FOUR HOT DOGS 480.563.PUCK ARIZONACOYOTES.COM

*For select Saturday games only

THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | JANUARY 7, 2018

13

ANSWERS TO PUZZLES AND SUDOKU from Page 21

FREE Breakfast for up to six people in the comfort of your own home. Each person will receive a planning guide and have their questions answered in a comfortable setting. Call Hilary to book the benefits of Advanced Planning.

Do you have a special event coming up? How about a dove release? Call to set a time to pick up your FREE Dove Release Certificate. Must be within 25 miles of funeral home for dove release. Save $100 on your advance planning. Please clip this out and bring to your appointment. If you are unable to come to the funeral home, we can meet you in the comfort of your own home Make sure you document your Final wishes so your loved ones do Not have to guess!

Affordable Payment Plans • Family Owned since 1951 We honor your wishes!

No Interest if Paid in Full within 12 months*lSa Which one is right for you? Call or come in to speak to a representative.

D

ATOZ EQUIPMENT

JOHN DEERE

RENTALS & SALES

4050 East Indian School Rd Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-954-3265

1313 East Baseline Rd Gilbert, AZ 85233 480-633-7201

15634 North 32nd St Phoenix, AZ 85032 602-977-7271

7900 E. Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85207 480.832.2850 • mvfuneralhome.com

Offer ends 2/28/2018 '' Offer available on qualifying purchases made between 28 October 2017 to 31 January 2018."For consumer use only. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date at 17.9% APR if the purchase balance is not paid in full within 12 months or if your account is otherwise in default.'Subject to approved credit on Revolving plan, a service of John Deere Financial, f.s.b. Some restrictions apply; other special rates and terms may be available, so see your dealer for details and other financing options. Available at participating dealers. Prices and models may vary by dealer. Valid only at participating US Dealers. AOB02BYCU2N65753-0004229l

14

THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | JANUARY 7, 2018 MESA TRIB

Serving East Mesa for 20 Years

Dr. Paul Sandstrom, Dentist 480-396-8684

Dr. Paul Sandstrom

DO YOU HAVE LOWER DENTURES THAT DON’T FIT? MISSING TEETH? TALK TO US ABOUT IMPLANTS! NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY

FREE EXAM & X-RAYS

Please bring this coupon at initial visit.

50

$

50

$

OFF

Implants With coupon. Expires 1/31/18.

Denture Laboratory Reline

OFF $ Crown, Bridge 149 or Veneers With coupon. Expires 1/31/18.

With coupon. Expires 1/31/18.

Dentures

100 OFF $ 50 OFF

$

Partial Denture

• WALK-INS WELCOME • FULL SERVICE DENTURE LAB • IMPLANTS - Call for Consultation

7448 E. Main Street, Mesa

Sun Valley Plaza • 1 Mile East of Power Rd. NW Corner of Sossaman & Main (Next to Wok In Restaurant)

480-396-8684

With coupon. Expires 1/31/18.

$0 Interest Financing Available

BUSINESS

THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | JANUARY 7, 2018

Business EastValleyTribune.com |

@EVTNow

15

/EVTNow

A Robin’s Nest: Expect unexpected antiques in Mesa Tribune Staff Report

O

wning a Northeast Mesa resale and consignment shop gives Robin Grimaldi a different surprise each day. Consignors bring to A Robin’s Nest Resale and Consignment Shop the expected and the unexpected. The 6-year-old store is filled with DeGrazia Southwestern figurines, Lladro statues from Spain and Italian-based Anri pieces. She has a blue glass Shirley Temple teacup and saucer set, a pewter water pitcher and various framed pictures, too. “I carry items from different religions, too,” Grimaldi said. “Those sell well. I just love working with antiques because I have things you don’t normally find.” Grimaldi, a former human resources professional from Illinois, began her resale career out of her home. Her first proper store was on Signal Butte Road and Apache Trail. Three years ago, she moved to Northeast Mesa. “I love it,” she said. “I have great consignors. I also have my own things that I get from auctions. It’s neat. I never know what’s coming in. I look for unique items. I don’t take anything that’s scratched, damaged or worn. “Everything in here is something I would buy myself.” She also obtains antiques and collectBUSINESS BRIEFS

East Valley Partnership offers workshop for ‘angel’ investors

The East Valley Partnership is hosting an “angel” investor workshop from 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the ASU Chandler Innovation Center, 249 E. Chicago St. PHX East Valley Angel Investor Initiative aims to teach potential investors – those with a net worth of $1 million or an annual personal income of $200,000 – about techniques, benefits and community impact of angel investment through educational workshops. Information and registration: investphxev.org.

20-story retirement facility to be built on ASU campus

Oregon-based Pacific Retirement Services

((Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer)

The Robin’s Nest features a room housing Southwestern-inspired items.

ibles from estate sales or folks who want to downsize. “Antiques are fascinating to me,” she said. One customer brought a pie vent to her. A man who was hosting a garage sale asked Grimaldi for a price on his Budweiser clock. He was going to sell it for $20 at his home. She said it was worth $400 and she sold it for him at that price.

“People don’t know the value of things,” Grimaldi said. “They should have somebody look at it before throwing it out.” Grimaldi does not accept fine china, as it doesn’t sell. Crystal, on the other hand, goes quickly. “It’s a learning experience,” said Grimaldi, who is joined in the store by her son, Joshua, 24. “I’ve seen a lot of things, but some elderly people have

things I’ve never seen before.

has announced it’s ready to build a $270 million, 20-story project on the campus of Arizona State University. Mirabella at ASU will begin construction this month, to open August 2020. Residents of the facility will be fully integrated into university activities while living in the tallest building on campus. Under a proposed collaboration agreement with ASU, residents of the community will be able to attend and participate in ASU classes, activities and programs. Portland-based Ankrom Moissan Architects designed the 613,000-square-foot tower, which will be built by McCarthy Construction Co.

es to its tenants, and the first has just opened. Fit4Mom Studio, which opened Jan. 6, offers fitness classes for moms. The Tempe Marketplace site is its first brick-and-mortar location. Also on the way this year are Zero Degrees and Auntie Anne’s. Zero offers a wide range of frozen desserts and real-fruit drinks. Auntie Anne’s is a shopping mall stalwart, offering fresh pretzels.

Copper State IPA.

Tempe Marketplace to add 3 businesses to its lineup

Tempe Marketplace is adding three business-

Huss Brewing expands South Tempe site, adds IPA

Huss Brewing Co. the state’s third-largest local beer producer, is expanding its brewery in South Tempe, with the goal of doubling the beer-making capacity as soon as February. The brewery is taking over a third suite on site to grow to 19,000 square feet. Huss is also rolling out an all-new signature

A Robin’s Nest Resale and Consignment Shop Alta Mesa Plaza 5253 E. Brown Road, Suite 101, Mesa 480-984-8485 robinsnestresale.com

Corner Bakery Cafe in Tempe closed by franchise group

Restaurant franchise group Blue Mountain Cafes has closed Tempe’s Corner Bakery Cafe, 222 South Mill Avenue, along with two other restaurants in Phoenix and Scottsdale. Two other Corner Bakery Cafes in Arizona will remain open. Corner Bakery Cafe currently has nearly 200 company-owned and franchised locations and said in a statement that they are continuing to open new restaurants in communities across the country. Comment on this article and like the East Valley Tribune on Facebook and follow EVTNow on Twitter.

16 OPINION

Opinion EastValleyTribune.com |

@EVTNow

THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | JANUARY 7, 2018

For more opinions visit eastvalleytribune.com /EVTNow

Memories come flooding back as a quiet life ends in Florida BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Tribune Columnist

S

he lived a quiet life in a small white house on a narrow street in a south Florida suburb. You could say she never achieved fame, but she would have laughed at you for such foolishness, because she had everything she ever wanted. She had her husband, Harvey, by her side every day for 53 years. She had two sons who in her eyes could do no wrong and three grandkids who would do even better. And she did nothing at all, ever, that she did not want to do. She even died when she wanted to die, at the age of 71 years old, when she could no longer bear the pain of her body failing. So, she signed her name to a “do not resuscitate” order and she slipped off into a morphine haze.

Eventually, all the breath went out of her. Then, she was gone, at 4 o’clock in the morning on the Friday after Christmas. And all that was left were memories and stories, a lifetime’s worth. She was born in the borough of Brooklyn, in the city of New York, and though she moved to Florida in 1978, she never left the New York attitude behind. Small in stature, she nonetheless demanded full credit for her height, explaining to all who asked that she stood “4 foot 10. And a half.” She was hell on store clerks who ran out of sale items but didn’t offer a raincheck, and to Florida snowbirds who dared cut her off on Miramar Parkway. She never paid full price for anything and she saved everything – every report card, every class photo, every poorly spelled book report, every card from every birthday and every anniversary. She loved the TV show “Kung Fu” so much back in the day, she studied mar-

tial arts and became proficient enough to defend her youngest son from a physically violent neighborhood mom by delivering a well-placed kick to the woman’s skull. End of threat, end of fight. You did not mess with her sons – though she was not above reminding her boys, “I brought you into this world, and I’ll take you out,” should they fail to toe the line. Pregnant and married at 18 years old, she nursed her husband through night school, typing his papers, getting him a degree. Later on, in her 30s, it was her turn: She went to college and got her diploma, then worked for two decades as a registered nurse. She did duty in intensive care, then ended her career tending to the dying in a hospice. Her own estranged father had died of brain cancer, so maybe this was her way of making peace with loss, with grief, with death.

Because when it was her turn to go, she showed as much peace and strength as she did fear. If her body failed her, falling prey to infections and pneumonia and sepsis, her spirit did not. Her tongue thick with painkillers, her words slurred, she wrung every bit of strength from the 60 pounds she had remaining at the end. “I love you,” she told her husband, sons and grandkids. “But I can’t do this anymore.” And so, she didn’t. And then, she slipped away. It was a quiet end to a quiet life lived in a small white house on a narrow street in a south Florida suburb. Like her life, her death received no media coverage. She was no one famous, except to my father and brother, my nephew and nieces. Her name was Lynn Leibowitz. She was my mom. And all of us loved her very, very much. – David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.

Arizona’s mental health failings are a disgrace, he found BY EVAN MICHAEL YORK Tribune Guest Writer

“C

ongratulations” just doesn’t seem like the right sentiment. After all, moving from 51 to 50 in Mental Health America’s study of mental illness and access to care in the states is a dubious achievement. But that’s what happened between 2011 and 2014, when Arizona went from 51st to 50th (including Washington, D.C.). Too much of Arizona is sick. Too much of Arizona is in pain. And too much of Arizona simply does not seem to care. I am one of those Arizonans who knows this pain. And I am one of the Arizonans who knows how lacking and backwards this state can be when people like me go looking for help. My story started when I was a student at Arizona State University. The anxiety and the depression seemed to come out of nowhere. For months, I sat in one place, unable to move, paralyzed by dis-

eases that robbed me of seemingly everything. The doctors’ answers were simple. First, they gave me drugs. When that didn’t work, they gave me more or different drugs. And then they tweaked the dosages of drugs they were giving me. All along, the doctors said they were going to teach me how to live with and manage these forces that were destroying my life. I was not enthused by the options they gave me: Either live with anxiety and depression, or live a drugged-up life with depression and anxiety nearby. And for about 10 months, those were the options I lived with and employed. I did what I was told and followed the doctors’ instructions, but I didn’t feel any better. Life was passing me by, and my mental health problems only got worse. I knew there had to be a better way. Knowledge is power – and I set out to become powerful. I dove deep into research, learning first about how mental health is usually treated and then broadening my research to learn more about

the connection between the brain and the body. I started learning about diet and exercise, and I realized that there was a connection between the two that might be the path to feeling better. And after months of feeling like a stranger in my own body, I began to feel like myself again in 10 days. I wrote a book about it, “Sick of Suffering,” and I’ve continued to try and shine a light on the places where this state and country have failed its most vulnerable. And as I’ve looked around our state, I know there are far too few who can identify with my success story. There have been some encouraging signs. The state’s decision to expand Medicaid was a step in the right direction, but there are still far too many people hurting. And it’s exponentially worse for Arizona’s incarcerated population where, much like the rest of the country, people with mental illnesses are all too often treated as criminals and locked in jails

that have neither the training nor the resources to treat such illnesses. Our nation’s law enforcement community has been crying out for help in this department for years, with the National Sheriffs’ Association pressing Congress to continue to fund a pilot program from 2010 that continues Medicaid coverage for inmates after they’re released, allowing them to seamlessly receive treatment and medications when they are back on the streets. And lawmakers here and around the country would be wise to take note of Pinal County’s establishment of a Mental Health Treatment Court to separate the sick from the criminal. Efforts like these should be commended, but sadly, too many rest on the laurels that have accompanied incremental and incomplete progress. There is still much more work to be done. There are still too many Arizonans falling through the cracks. And that is nothing to congratulate. -Evan York is an Arizona State student and author.

THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | JANUARY 7, 2018

17

FAMILY MEDICINE CLINIC Dr. Jason Heavens, M.D., Board Certified – Family Medicine

Quality Healthcare Close to Home Putting Patients First Dr. Jason Heavens M.D.

Lauren King FNP-C

Now Accepting New Patients! “On Parle Français”

Addie Roderick FNP-BC

Gary Gawelko MM, PA-C

Office: (480) 646-1001

Cactus Hill Golf Cars 10241 E Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85120 480-373-6700

7525 E. Broadway Rd. Ste 11 Mesa, AZ 85208

Southwest corner of Sossaman and Broadway

COMING SOON IN LAS SENDAS

995,000 List Price

$

3 bed, 3.5 bath Old World style custom home! Remarkable curb appeal with stone accent, desert landscaping, and circular drive, with 3 car garage!

CALLIANDRA COURT • $550,000 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath, 3429 sf. ft. with pool. Come see all this home has to offer.

105 S. Delaware Dr. Ste 1&2 Apache Junction, AZ 85120

Right behind McDonalds & Across from Walmart

LIST YOUR HOUSE WITH US AND EXPECT...

Stunning custom home nestled in the desert of Las Sendas with 4 bedrooms and a den, 3.5 baths and a private resort style backyard with pool, spa and outdoor kitchen.

OLD WORLD CUSTOM • $530,000

Hours: Mon-Thurs 7am-4pm Fri 7am-Noon

Real Service • Straight Answers Market Knowledge On Your Area Most Importantly....Results! Ask us why we’re the last Realtor you’ll ever need!

Holly & Daniel Poty 480-225-4772 • holly@potygroup.com EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

www.PotyGroup.com

MOUNTAIN BRIDGE • $399,999

3 bed, 3bath, 1986 sq. ft. home in the highly desirable Mountain Bridge. Gorgeous low maintenance front yard, spacious interior, and breath-taking backyard.

18 SPORTS

Sports & Recreation EastValleyTribune.com @EVTNow /EVTNow

THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | JANUARY 7, 2018

Check us out and like the East Valley Tribune on Facebook and follow @greg_macfee on Twitter

Talented sophomore leads Basha girls soccer to new heights BY ERIC NEWMAN Tribune Contributor

I

n 18 years of high school coaching, Basha girls soccer coach Greg Johnson said he has never had a player with the athletic ability that sophomore Margie Detrizio possesses. He said his main striker has a unique blend of size, strength, quickness and improving technical skills, which makes her one of the top offensive threats, and overall players, in the state. “She’s just a different kid. You don’t see many like her come along,” he said. Through Basha’s first 14 games, Detrizio has scored 21 goals and assisted seven times, both among the leaders in the state. In just her first year with the team, having played basketball instead of soccer in the 2016-17 season, Detrizio attributes much of her early success not only to hard individual work, but a number of supportive teammates with whom she got the opportunity to play club soccer in the offseason. “I can kind of get into it with them and they help me combine with everyone else. That helped a lot,” she said. The minute Detrizio’s teammates saw what she could do on the offensive end, Johnson said, it was easy for them to see how helpful to the team she could be. “I walk away from games now that I don’t think she’s played all that well, or that the other team defended her well,” he said, “And she still walks away with a goal or an assist, so that sort of production is great.” That production, at its best, gives the rest of the players confidence to take their own chances. “I think we all know we can rely on her to score, so having her up there is just something we all can settle on. We’ll get scored on, and say to ourselves, ‘OK, Margie will get us back,’” senior defender Brooke Brown said. Described both by teammates and coach Johnson as a “joker,” whose effort on the field is matched by her positivity, Detrizio brings a laid-back work ethic to a team that senior attacking-midfielder Rylee Mitchell had an “attitude problem” in the 2016-17 season, following a

(Eric Newman/Tribune Contributor)

Margie Detrizio is in just her first year with the Basha team, having played basketball instead last season.

number of injuries and setbacks. The team, through 14 games, has earned a 12-2 record, already better than last year, which saw Basha finish 11-9-1 with a first-round playoff exit. “This year, we’re all in it for each other and we want to win together. It’s a team effort, but Margie’s definitely a part of

that,” Mitchell said. Both Detrizio and Johnson agree, though, that there is still much work to be done, mainly in technical ability. Quick and strong, Detrizio has been able to simply outrun weaker opponents and score easy goals, but she will have to hone her ball skills against better teams.

Specifically, utilizing her speed to catch up to tough balls, while using those improving foot skills to make the most of each opportunity, regardless of the quality of the pass or chance. “When I get a ball at practice, I kind of try to take bad balls and make them better, get more out of it with my touches, and get people involved,” she said. For Johnson, though obviously glad to have such a quality player up front, there is a danger that the rest of his players rely too much on Detrizio to create offense, which could come back to bite them in a close game. Otherwise, the team can slump into what he jokingly calls “The Margie Show.” “When it does happen, they just stand around and wait for her to do something,” he said. “If they just anticipate and work to get in position where if she needs help, or misses a ball, or a defender pokes it away, they’re there. You just need to be in the area and you can be productive as well.” The real test for how solid Detrizio and the rest of the team can be, Johnson said, will come in a slew of section matches against some of the best teams in the state. With just three games left until four straight section contests to end the regular season, Johnson said if players are able to find a way to combat teams that are going to start doubling Detrizio, using the space and passing lanes available with defenders crowded around her, they could find themselves competitive in any game down the stretch. “They can be free, they can be productive and Margie can find a way to relieve some of that pressure she’s going to feel,” he said, “and that could make a huge difference for us.”

Do you have a human-interest or feature story idea?

(Eric Newman/Tribune Contributor)

Margie Detrizio heads a ball during a practice at Basha. The sophomore is just in her first year with the team but is already one of the top offensive threats in the state.

Contact Sports Editor Greg Macafee at gmacafee@timespublications.com or by phone at 585-610-2344. Follow Greg on Twitter @greg_macafee

FAITH

THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | JANUARY 7, 2018

Faith EastValleyTribune.com |

@EVTNow

19

Discerning truth, walking the talk /EVTNow

SPIRITUAL SIDE

God will help you shine your light if you just let him do it BY LISA JISA AFN Guest Writer

I

went to my parents’ church in Madison a few weeks ago to hear my dad narrate an advent

program. My mom and I arrived just before the service was about to begin, and my dad promptly came over to ask if I would be willing to light five candles, one at a time, during the appropriate times. No problem. When it was time for the first candle, I pushed up the wick from inside the candle lighter, lit it, and walked up to light the candle. Then I snuffed out the flame by sliding the wick back inside the candle lighter. For the second candle, I took the candle lighter, pushed out the wick, walked over to the first candle, lit it from there, and used that flame to light the second candle. But when it was time to light the third candle, I couldn’t get the wick to come up inside the candle lighter. After a momenFAITH CALENDAR

SUNDAY, JAN. 14 GUEST SPEAKER

Jason Fraser, NBA player development coach, will speak at the Lawrence Memorial A.M.E.Z. Church in Mesa. A free gift will be given to students. DETAILS>> 10 a.m., 931 E. Southern Ave., Suite 108. Information: 480-393-3001, tlmchurch.info@gmail.com.

MONDAY, JAN. 29

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY

tary panic, I saw my dad motioning for me to just use the Bic lighter that was on the seat next to me, which I did. After I sat down, one of the ministers brought me a new candle lighter. She quietly explained that after snuffing out the flame, I needed to immediately push the wick back out or else the hot wax would melt to the inside and it would get stuck. After I learned what to do, the last two candles were lit without incident. This was kind of a silly issue, but it spoke to me deeply. You’ve probably heard the children’s song “This Little Light of Mine.” The first verse is about letting your light shine. The verses go on to say not to hide your light, but to let it shine. And another verse says not to let Satan blow it out. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12) In Matthew 5:14,16, Jesus said, “You are the light of the world. Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”

If Jesus is the light, and because of my relationship with Him I am also the light, then I ought to be shining. All the time. But I admit I have sometimes hidden that light, and I have allowed a few others to snuff out my wick as well. One of the ways I have let my light shine over the past 14 years is by consistently writing encouraging articles in the paper. But lately I have gotten stuck in thinking that perhaps if people find out I am in the process of getting divorced, they won’t take me seriously. I received a very judgmental email from someone who found out I was getting divorced. He twisted Bible verses and was anything but loving and kind. Then I started to wonder if people would think my faith was weak, so therefore I have no right to encourage others in their faith – after all, I have written many times about how nothing is impossible for God, how we need to only have faith the size of a mustard seed, etc. But God! He does not see me as used up, washed out or unable to shine anymore. He has brought me some wonder-

fully supportive and caring friends who are not out to judge or condemn me. He still has a purpose for my life, regardless of whether or not there is a ring on my finger. He has reminded me that His opinion of me is the only one that counts. I am encouraged by verses like these: “I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills His purpose for me.” (Psalm 57:2) “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” (Proverbs 19:21) “For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to His good purpose.” (Philippians 2:13) Sometimes I might feel more like a tiny night lightbulb than a house shining as brightly as Clark Griswold’s. But I can overcome the darkness of lies, hatred, bitterness and pride with the light of truth, love, hope, grace, peace, encouragement and pure motives. And so can you. Shine on, friends!

SUNDAYS

A.M.E.Z. Church in Mesa. DETAILS>> Sunday school at 9 a.m., worship at 10 a.m. Children’s church is every second Sunday, and children officiate the morning worship service every fifth Sunday. 931 E. Southern Ave., Suite 108. Information: 480393-3001, tlmchurch.info@gmail.com.

DETAILS>> 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa. Information, 480- 593-8798 or interfaith-community.org.

SPIRITUAL CENTER

The Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center offers New Thought, ACIM, Ancient Wisdom and Interfaith teachings, with uplifting music and positive messages. Ongoing classes include Qigong, A Course in Miracles, Pranic Healing, Kirtan, Drum Circle and many others. DETAILS>> 10:30-11:45 a.m., 952 E. Baseline Road, Suite 102. Information, 480- 593-8798 or interfaith-community.org.

HEBREW SCHOOL

Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Tempe is hosting Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, a nine-week course that provides families and individuals with practical tools to gain control of their finances and set themselves up for long-term financial success. DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m., 1035 East Guadalupe Road, Tempe. Information and registration: fpu.com/1055791.

Registration has opened for Chabad Hebrew School at the Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life. Classes will teach children ages 5-13 about Jewish heritage, culture and holidays. DETAILS>> Classes will be held 9:30 a.m.-noon at 875 N. McClintock Drive, Chandler. To tour the facility or register, call 480-855-4333 or e-mail info@chabadcenter.com.

SUNDAY, FEB. 11

VALOR CHRISTIAN OUTLINES MISSION

JEWISH GATHERING

Limmud AZ is a gathering of hundreds of Jews from all walks of life, all Jewish backgrounds, all lifestyles and all ages. A full schedule of workshops, discussions, arts, music, performances and text-study sessions will be offered. DETAILS>> 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at ASU Memorial Union Conference Center, 301 E. Orange St., Tempe. Information: limmudaz.org.

Valor Christian Center in Gilbert offers “great praise and worship and great messages for today’s living,” according to Associate Pastor Thor Strandholt. “Our mission is to evangelize, heal and disciple through the word of God.” DETAILS>> 10 a.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Thursdays. 3015 E. Warner Road. Information: valorcc.com.

SUNDAY SERVICES

The Rev. Albert Bolden leads the Lawrence Memorial

SUNDAY CELEBRATION SERVICE

Inspirational messages and music to lift your spirit. A welcoming community committed to living from the heart. Many classes and events offered. We welcome you! DETAILS>> 10 a.m. Sundays at Unity of Tempe, 1222 E. Baseline Road, Suite 103, Tempe. Information: 480-7921800, unityoftempe.com.

KIDS CAN LEARN JEWISH LIFE

Children can learn and experience Jewish life. Chabad Hebrew School focuses on Jewish heritage, culture and holidays. DETAILS>> 9:30 a.m. to noon, for children ages 5-13 at Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N. McClintock Drive, Chandler. 480-855-4333, info@chabadcenter.com, or chabadcenter.com.

MONDAYS

EXPLORING NINE PHASES OF QIGONG

Exploring the 3 Treasures – Jing, Qi, Shen – which are the theoretical foundation of traditional Chinese medicine and philosophy and the amazing practices of Qigong and Tai Chi. Drop-in sessions for $15. Appropriate for beginners and Qigong practitioners.

-Wisconsin resident Lisa Jisa can be reached at lisa.jisa@gmail.com

PROSPERITY RECIPES AT UNITY

Internationally known speaker and author Maureen G. Mulvaney brings back her Prosperity Recipes class series to Unity of Tempe on Monday evenings. Cost: $10 per session DETAILS>> 6:15-8:15 p.m., Unity of Tempe, 1222 E. Baseline Road, Suite 103, Tempe. Information: 480-792-1800, unityoftempe.com.

CHURCH PRAYER CALL

The Lawrence Memorial A.M.E.Z. Church in Mesa has a prayer call every Monday. DETAILS>> 7 p.m., 1-712-775-7085. PIN 162106#.

TUESDAYS

‘LIVING A COURSE IN MIRACLES’

Join Rev. Julianne and Mike Hay to share Jon Mundy’s, “Living a Course in Miracles” (An Essential Guide to the Classic Text). Suggested love offering $10. DETAILS>> 7-8 p.m., Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa. Information, 480- 593-8798 or interfaith-community.org.

Submit your releases to rzubiate@timespublications.com

20

GET OUT

THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | JANUARY 7, 2018

Like us: EastValleyTribune.com |

@EVTNow

Follow us:

/EVTNow

GetOutAZ @GetOutAZ

Wild Horse hosts Indian ‘Storytelling & Song’ BY DAVID M. BROWN Tribune Contributing Writer

A

people’s heartbeat is its stories and songs. For two Valley Native peoples, the Akimel O’otham, or Pima, and the Pee-Posh, the Maricopa, that spirit is eloquently voiced in the “Storytelling & Song” program, which has returned to the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass, 5594 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler. Heritage stories and traditional and social songs are shared during the one-hour presentation, 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at the resort’s outdoor fire pit. Complimentary for resort and restaurant guests, the 13th year for the program opened with a ceremonial blessing last month and continues until the closing blessing Feb. 17. The goal of “Storytelling & Song” is to protect and share the ancient cultures, traditions and meaningful history of the Pima and Maricopa people with resort and restaurant guests of all ages, explained Rosie Rivera, who manages the resort’s cultural concierge. “The songs and stories, like our traditional legends, teach us about our roles and responsibilities.” “We have different languages but share the same cultural values based on a sense of community – sharing resources, helping each other and our fellow man and the law of the common good,” she added. “We revere all forms of nature, including animals and birds, as a meaningful part of our lives, and we consider the surrounding Estrella

(Wild Horse Pass Resort)

Tim Terry Jr. provides both music and traditional stories in the series, which continues every weekend through Feb. 17.

and South Mountain ranges to be sacred.” Comprising the Pima and Maricopa peoples, the Sacaton-based Gila River Indian Community owns the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass, a destination resort showcasing their heritage, culture, art and legends. Historically, different bands of the Maricopa people had lived along the lower banks of the Colorado River for centuries and left these areas, joining the homelands of the Pima people during the late 1700s, said Rivera. In 1859, Congress established the first reservation in Arizona, comprising 64,000 acres – the beginning of today’s Gila River Indian Community. Since then, Congress added to the designated land, totaling 372,000 acres today. Fed by the sacred waters of the Gila River, the people constructed 500 miles of large canals linked to smaller ditches and grew cotton for clothing as well as rugs and corn, melons, beans, fruits, tobacco and other foods. Enrolled tribal members tell and sing a combination of Pima and Maricopa legends based on desert wildlife, often with a moral lesson (but not always), as well as personal stories about their experiences growing up on the surrounding tribal lands. Some of the storytellers and singers are Tim Terry, Jr., Amil Pedro, Yolanda Hart Stevens and Robert Stone, who recently was elected lieutenant governor of the Gila River Indian Community. No specific dates for this tradition are stipulated, but winter is the only season when storytelling is permitted among the Pima and Maricopa people. Rivera noted that this seasonal tradition has never before been shared with the general public. “Much of our history is passed down to us orally through our families, which means storytelling has been a part of every generation,” she said. “The storytellers share different stories from their upbringing on and around the reservation lands. They also share lessons they were taught by their families, and sometimes they tell stories related to their artwork/craft, such as painting, beadwork, primitive tools, gourds and shell jewelry.” The Akimel O’otham and Tohono O’odham, a separate tribe in Pima County,

(Wild Horse Pass Resort)

Aaron White plays a flute to accompany Native American tales during the “Storytelling & Song” series at Wild Horse Pass.

were premier basket makers; the Tohono O’odham remain active. For the Akimel O’otham, basket-weaving is being revived, and more and more members of the community are making a living, or supplementing their income, through arts and crafts, Rivera said. On the other hand, the Maricopa are known for red clay pottery work. Made of natural materials, various jars and bowls were created for essential needs. The clay was collected at various locations within the area, and natural dyes were used

to depict geometrical designs. This pottery can be seen at the Huhugam Heritage Center. “‘Storytelling & Song’ provides us the opportunity to inspire our guests with a true sense of place and cultural awareness,” Rivera said. “The resort was created to authentically showcase the heritage and culture of the Gila River Indian Community, and this program is just one of the many ways that we continue to do that.” Information: wildhorsepass.com or 602225-0100.

THE SUNDAY EAST GETVALLEY OUTTRIBUNE | JANUARY 7, 2018 42

21 GET| OUT AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS JANUARY 3, 2018

King Crossword

My momma’s famous meat A pumpkin latte for you, sauce is a family faveFido a ‘pup-kin’ latte for BY BYJAN JAND’ATRI D’ATRI Tribune Contributor AFN Contributor

IO

’m positive it was recipes likebethis that made ne obsession you may bringing into my the momma’ s restaurant in Lake Tahoe a hotspot new year is pumpkin-spiced lattes. for celebrities. It’s certainly a tasty treat to wake up to on OneYear’ of sthe sheadded was most knownreally for New Day,dishes but I’ve something was her pasta with homemade Bolognese (meat special to go with your beverage – a healthful sauce). I thought might nicecantoslurp kick and off latte forSo,your pooch.itYes, he orbeshe savor right along with you. Ingredients: Because don’t digest dairydiced very well, my 1 large sweetdogs yellow onion, finely 3 or 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced Pumpkin 2Homemade sticks of celery, finely diced Spiced Latte (Makes two drinks) 1 large carrot, finely diced 2Ingredients: tablespoons olive oil cups milk of any kind beef 12pound of fresh ground 2 heaping pumpkin 1/2 pound tablespoons Italian sausage (sweet puree or hot) tablespoons honey, maplesauce syrup or sugar 22-3 cans (16 oz.) organic tomato strong hot coffee 11/2 cancup (6 oz.) organic tomato paste 13 bay tablespoon pure vanilla extract leaves teaspoon pumpkin spice,chopped plus more for 21/2 tablespoons fresh basil,piefinely serving Salt and pepper to taste (add only at the Whipped forprocess) topping end of thecream cooking

Directions:

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, pumpkin puree and honey, syrup or sugar. Cook until hot but not boiling. Remove from heat and whisk in coffee, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice. Pour into two mugs. Spoon whipped cream over top. Sprinkle with a small amount of pumpkin pie spice. Enjoy! Don’t have pumpkin spice mix? Here’s how to make it! Mix Together: 3 tablespoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons ginger 2 teaspoons nutmeg 1 1/2 teaspoon allspice

the newlists year by sharing of our family’ s allrecipe coconut milk one – which is OK for dogs. time favorites. This, I hope, will be your “go to” The American Kennel Club says that coconut meat sauce,strengthen and I cantheir promise you system that your milk can immune by pasta willoff never be the fighting viruses andsame! can also help with bad So here go: up a forever-Italian breath and you clearing skin conditionstreasure, like hot straight from Momma’ s heart. spots, flea allergies and itchy skin. Check out fiber Momma and mepumpkin in this how-to vidAlso, the in canned has proven eo for her sauce: jandatri.com/recipe/mommasto benefit dogs’ digestive tracts. But all things in famous-meat-sauce. moderation: small servings are best. Happy New Year! Here’s to a latte great times for you in 2018! Directions: In a large pan (or Dutch oven) over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, celery and carrot in olive oil until tender and translucent. Add beef and sausage and cook until browned. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, wine, bay leaves and basil. Simmer for about 45 minutes. Sauce is done when dark oil begins to bubble to the surface. Add salt and pepper to taste.

ACROSS 1 Winter woe 4 Movie fragment 8 Restaurant employee 12 Deteriorate 13 Stash 14 Head light? 15 Formed rust 17 Too 18 Felon’s flight 19 Tasted 21 Miss Muffet’s bugaboo 24 Prune 25 Candy in a dispenser 26 Deli buy 28 Rid of frost 32 Sandwich cookie 34 Yuletide quaff 36 Crucial time 37 Re ebb and flow 39 Existed 41 Individual 42 In medias -44 Libra symbol 46 Sweet girl in an old song 50 Yale student 51 Poi base 52 Worried greatly 56 Ear-related 57 Links warning 58 Detergent brand 59 Timid 60 Applications 61 Rep. rival

43 45 46 47

Big glitch -- Baba Teeny bit Piece of info on an invitation

48 49 53 54 55

Sudoku

DOWN 1 To and -2 Bagel topping 3 Worked with 4 Doorbells, often 5 Claiborne of fashion 6 Mid-month date 7 Accelerator, e.g. 8 In need of balm, maybe 9 Corridor 10 Differently 11 Comestibles 16 Father Pup-kin Latte 20 Chic, in the ‘60s Ingredients: 21 Location 1 can (13.5 fl oz) coconut milk, cream from top 22 Actress Gilpin separated 1 cup organic pumpkin puree 23 Take off 1 small pumpkin, halved and seeds scooped out 27 Violinist’s need for serving 29 Put on a pedestal 30 Chaplin prop Directions: 31 Spud’s buds Remove cream from top of can of coconut milk. 33 U-shaped part of a Place in small bowl and whip to thicken. rowboat In a blender, combine coconut milk and pump- 35 Petrol kin puree. Pour into pumpkin bowl. Spoon whipped coco- 38 Hawaiian souvenir 40 Parts of an act nut cream on top.

Let puppy enjoy! (In moderation!)

Watch Watch my my how-to how-to video: video: jandatri.com/recipes/one-minute-kitchen. jandatri.com/recipes/one-minute-kitchen.

Great Lake Ids’ counterparts Raw rock Before Beavers’ construct

PUZZLE ANSWERS on page 13 27

22

“ABSOLUTELY

THE NO.1 INSHOW THE WORLD.” —Kenn Wells, former lead dancer of the English National Ballet

THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | JANUARY 7, 2018

Public Notices CADENCE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT MESA, ARIZONA CADENCE PARKWAY PHASE 1 & 2 – STREET LIGHTS (CA140) ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received until February 8, 2018 at 1:00p.m. All sealed bids will be received at Mesa City Plaza Building, Engineering Department at 20 East Main Street, 5th Floor, Mesa, Arizona. Please mark the outside of the bid envelope with the name of this bid document. Any bid received after the time specified will be returned without any consideration, except for bids delivered 30 minutes prior to opening which will be received at the information desk, 1st floor, Main Lobby of the Mesa City Plaza Building. No bid shall be altered, amended or withdrawn after the specified bid due date and time. A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 1:00p.m. in the upper level Council Chambers at 57 E. First Street, Mesa, Arizona. A pre-bid review of the site has been scheduled for Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. at the job site. The site visit is recommended but no mandatory. Cadence Parkway Phase 1 & 2 – Street Lights

“A gift for this planet.”

This contract shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials and equipment required to construct the facilities and features called for by the plans and specifications for the following work:

—Georgian veteran journalist Helena Apkhadze

The Cadence Parkway Phase 1 & 2 - Street Lights Bid Package consists of the Street Light Improvements as outlined by the Improvement Plans for Cadence Parkway. Work will include installation of street lights, and all other means and methods indicated by the plans. The ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE RANGE IS $360,000 – $420,000. For information contact: Maggie Smith, City of Mesa, Maggie.Smith@mesaaz.gov. Contractors desiring to submit proposals may purchase sets of the Bid Documents from Thomas Reprographics, Inc., dba Thomas Printworks, http://public.constructionvaults.com. Click on “Register Today” and follow the prompts to create your account. Please be sure to click finish at the end. NOTE: In order to receive notifications and updates regarding this bid (such as addenda) during the bidding period, REGISTRATION ON THE WEBSITE IS REQUIRED. For a list of locations nearest you, go to www.thomasprintworks.com, and click on Phoenix. The cost of each Bid Set will be no more than $146.00 which is non-refundable regardless of whether or not the Contractor Documents are returned. 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 Thomas Reprographics website at the “Public Construction Vaults” address listed above. Please verify print lead time prior to arriving for pickup.

Art That Connects Heaven and Earth

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.

“

Work shall be completed within sixty-nine (69) consecutive calendar days, beginning with the day following the starting date specified in the Notice to Proceed.

I have reviewed about 4,000 shows since 1942. None can compare to what I saw tonight. ” —Richard Connema, renowned Broadway critic

“There is a massive power in this

that can embrace the world. It brings great hope. It is truly a touch of heaven.” —Daniel Herman, minister of Culture of the Czech Republic

“Mesmerizing! I encourage everyone to see

and all of us to learn from.” —Donna Karan, creator of DKNY

“The greatest of the great! It must be experienced.” —Christine Walevska, “goddess of the cello”, watched Shen Yun 5 times

ALL 2016 & 2017 SHOWS SOLD OUT! ORDER TODAY! FEB 6–7

FEB 16–18

FEB 20–25

TUCSON Music Hall

MESA lkeda Theater

PHOENIX Orpheum Theatre

Tickets: 800.880.0188 ShenYun.com/AZ Prices: $80–$165

Bids must be submitted on the Proposal and Schedule Form provided and be accompanied by a Bid Bond, certified check, or cashier’s check (PERSONAL OR INDIVIDUAL BID BONDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE) for ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the Bid, payable to Otago Development, Inc., as a guarantee that the contractor will enter into a contract to perform the proposal in accordance with the plans and specifications. The successful bidder will be required to execute the Otago Development, Inc. Contract and respective Addenda for construction within ten (10) days after formal Notice of Contact Award. Failure by bidder to properly execute the Contract and provide the required certification as specified shall be considered a breach of Contract by bidder. Otago Development, Inc. shall be free to terminate the Contract or, at option, release the successful bidder. Payment and Performance Bonds will be required for this Work. The successful bidder, simultaneously with the execution of the Contract, shall be required to furnish a Payment Bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, and a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price. The successful bidder shall name Otago Development, Inc. as obligee on both the Payment and Performance Bonds and name the City of Mesa as an additional obligee on the Performance Bond using a Dual Obligee Rider form. An approved Dual Obligee Rider Form is included in Chapter 2. 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 Otago Development, Inc., the City of Mesa or Cadence Community Facilities District.

ATTEST: Dee Ann Mickelsen District Clerk PUBLISHED: East Valley Tribune, January 7, 14, 2018 / 10x248

BETH HUNING District Engineer

THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | JANUARY 7, 2018

23 East Valley Tribune

1620 W. Fountainhead Parkway #219 • Tempe, AZ 85282 480.898.6465 class@timespublications.com

Deadlines

In Memoriam In Memoriam Deana Lynne Bowdoin 7/28/56 - 1/7/78 Daughter, Sister And Friend. Taken Too Soon; May Justice Be Served. We've Missed You For 40 Years.

Obituaries ACKEBERG, Thera Ann

Thera Ann Ackeberg, 94, passed from her earthly life to her heavenly reward on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, at her place of residence in Tustin, California. She married Howard Ackeberg on June 9, 1945. Following retirement they moved to Mesa, AZ., living for 20 years in Sunland Village. For the last four years of her life, Thera lived in a memory care home in Tustin, CA. Surviving are her children, Kenyon (Teresa) Ackeberg of Bossier City, LA., and Connie (Stan) Endicott of Irvine, CA.; six grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; and two sisters. Thera was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one great-grandchild. A memorial service to celebrate Thera's life will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 16th, 1:00 PM. at Mariposa Gardens, 6747 E. Broadway, Mesa. AZ. Sign the Guestbook at: EastValleyTribune.com

BYBEE, Lindel Gene Lindel Gene Bybee, 75, left his Earthly home in Jonesboro, Arkansas on December 28, 2017 to enter into his eternal Heavenly home. He was born April 11, 1942 in Mexico, Missouri to Leslie Eugene Bybee and Loretta Frances Rosenstingel Bybee. In 1960 he graduated from Englewood High School in Colorado. He spent the majority of his life as a master plumber and oil burner technician under the direction of his mentor, George Ray Sr. of Ray’s Plumbing and Heating in Ellsworth, Maine. He spent 15 years of his life in Mesa, Arizona with his best friend Lore Lee K. Jenson of Grand Forks, North Dakota, who died on October 30, 2016. He loved her very much. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Michael Gene Bybee; and his brother, Loren Kenneth Bybee. Lindel is survived by his sons, Kenneth Gene Hobba (Karen) of Bono, Arkansas and Timothy Arthur Bybee; daughter, Cheryl Louise Bybee MacLean (Tim) of Steuben, Maine. He has three granddaughters, three great grandchildren, and many friends. To view full obituary, please visit www.emersonfuneralhome.com Sign the Guestbook at: obituaries.EastValleyTribune.com

The Place “To Find” Everything You Need | EastValleyTribune.com

Employment Employment General Arizona Health Care Contract Management Services Inc. (AHCCMS) is HIRING Behavioral Hab. Techs./BHPP $10.50+ (Weekend Differential Pay Offered)(PT Weekend shifts available in the East Valley) As a Behavioral Health Tech (BHT/BHPP) you will provide a broad array of services in a group home setting to promote physical, emotional and mental well being of each member, assist in medical and counseling appointments and medication management. To apply, email your resume to Melita.Escobedo@ahccms.org EOE

OUR JOB BOARD HAS THE TALENT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR. FIND THE BEST TALENT. EASILY POST JOBS. COMPETITIVE PRICING AND EXPOSURE Most jobs also appear on Indeed.com

More info: 480-898-6465 or email jobs@eastvalley.com

J BS.EASTVALLEYTRIBUNE.COM

Classifieds: Thursday 11am for Sunday Life Events: Thursday 10am for Sunday

Employment General Computer/IT PayPal Inc. has the following job opportunities in its Scottsdale, AZ office: Sr. Technical Product Manager (Req.# 13-3269) Architect tech solutions to dvlp new product features. Analyze User’s need & provide solutions that’s scalable & has high performance. Integrate w/ other application using RESTful API or Database level or Batch process to leverage other application capabilities. Req’s: MS(or equiv.)+3 yrs. exp. OR BS(or equiv.)+5 yrs. exp. MTS 1, Software Engineer (Req.# 17-1773) Build scalable software solutions to solve data analytics needs. Assist sr. software dvlpers & analysts w/ large scale projects. Debug & remediate software defects in new & existing software. Utilize software dvlpment methodologies to enable continuous integration. Req’s: MS(or equiv.)+3 yrs. exp. OR BS (or equiv.)+5 yrs. exp. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Submit resume w/ ref. (please include the Req. No.) to: ATTN: HR, Cube 10.3.584, PayPal, Inc. HQ, 2211 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95131. EOE

Employment General

Employment General Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. seeks an Information Security Engineer 4 in Chandler, Arizona to develop, customize, and configure activities for the enterprise Identity and Access Management Program, which leverages the Oracle Identity and Governance suite of products. This position is responsible for design and implementation of access management features based on business requirements to successfully implement security solutions within the Oracle OIG toolset. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field plus three years of hands on implementation experience with Oracle Identity Manager. This experience must include Java, BPEL, WebLogic, Oracle DB, and Access Management experience. Please send cover letter and resume to: RecruiterInbox @wellsfargo.com Subject line: 5378464.

BEST PLACE TO MAKE

A word about obituaries The East Valley Tribune now has a online self-service Obituary platform, you can place obituaries yourself, if you wish. Obituaries and Death Notices can be found online 24 hours a day at obituaries.eastvalleytribune.com To place an obituary: Visit obituaries.EastValleyTribune.com If you wish to have assistance with one of our experienced representatives, please email the text with contact info and photo to obits@times publications.com. Our rep will get back to you with a quote and proof for your review. Deadline for obituaries is Wednesday at 5pm for the following Sunday. Be aware there may be early deadlines around holidays.

CLASS@ TIMESPUBLICATIONS. COM

Car for Sale?

Advertise It Here!

Call 480.898.6465

CLASS@TIMESPUBLICATIONS.COM

24

Employment General

THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | JANUARY 7, 2018

Announcements

Thank You St. Jude For Answering My Prayers -John

Garage Sales/ Bazaars

Rooms For Rent

HUGE Rummage SALE Friday January 12 and Saturday, January 13 5053 E Elena Ave, Mesa Furniture, Clothes, Books, Kids and Baby Stuff, Cd's and MUCH MORE!

Announcements This is my father, Alex. He is an amazing man, an amazing husband and father. He has Polycystic Kidney Disease and is only 56. He still has many long and beautiful years ahead, but his two failing kidneys will not take him there. Our family hopes of getting his story out and reaching someone who has it on their heart to donate a kidney. He is O+ blood type. Please contact me at 623-692-6314 or email: sandysimon@live.com

Real Estate

andise For Rent

Prayer Announcements

HIRING EVENT - INTERVIEWS & OFFERS ON SITE JANUARY 11, 10AM – 6PM 4636 E. UNIVERSITY DRIVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85034

Merch

Wanted to Buy

Employment General

GUARD CARD HOLDERS PREFERRED GUARD LICENSE TRAINING WILL BE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE TO QUALIFIED AND INTERESTED CANDIDATES. ONE LUCKY ATTENDEE WILL WIN AN IPAD MINI!

The Money Source (TMS) a national correspondent lender and mortgage loan servicer, will be hosting an OPEN HOUSE/JOB FAIR on Sat 1/13/18 from 11am-3pm at 1910 W University Dr, Suite 215, Tempe, AZ 85281

CLEAN FURN'D ROOM FOR RENT! Mesa, quiet area, near bus. share kitchen. W/D available. Utilities, cable, phone, internet all for $550/month plus deposit. 1 person only. 480-461-1342

Real Estate

$100-$500+ ABANDONED CARS all "as is" autos! Good condition more $$$$. Best Prices! Fast, free pickup. 602-391-3996

For Sale

Diabetic Test Strips by the box, unused. Any type or brand. Will pay top dollar. Call Pat 480-323-8846

1 Bedroom Mobile Home for Sale as is $2500. 55+ only. Chandler Location 480-688-6970

Manufactured Homes

Watch for the YELLOW Garage Sales in Classifieds! Only $25

480-898-6465

Garage Sale Fri & Sat 7a-11am Household, clothes, kitchen items, furniture, electronics, mason jars, kid items, DVDs, MORE 555 W. Lane Dr Mesa

Meetings/Events

TMS needs the following additions to the team:

HIRING EVENT NEW YEAR. NEW CAREER! LoanCare is hosting a two-day Open House! Wednesday, January 17 and Thursday, January 18 from 4:30PM until 8:30PM at our NEW Chandler, Ariz., campus located at 4330 W. Chandler Blvd. Chandler, AZ 85226. Come in for an on-site interview if you are a professional with experience in any of the following areas: •

Two years of Call Center or Customer Service experience

•

Problem-solving skills and problem analysis

•

Enjoy speaking to customers over the phone

•

Minimum of one year collections, loss mitigation or mortgage/real estate experience

•

Complete knowledge of relevant federal regulations and/or the Fair Debt Collection Protection Act

For more information please email LCRecruiting@loancare.net Visit loancareservicing.com/careers and search job #17345.

Customer Care Representatives PT and FT Internal Auditors Default Processor Loss Mitigation Set Up Specialist Jr Collector - PT and FT Property Preservation Specialist Collector Investor Reporting Analyst Reporting Analyst Business Analyst/Project Manager

Please go to our website to review the jobs postings: themoneysource.com/careers If you are interested in a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to join a team where “People Matter” please review the full job description on Indeed.com; on site interviews will be conducted during the open house/job fair event. Free Meetings/Events? Get notices in the

Classifieds!

Submit to ecota@timespublications.com

Formerly the Blackwood Legacy

Led by Gospel Music Hall of Fame Member, Rick Price, inducted with the legendary Blackwood Brothers.

Admission is free!

SUN—JAN 14—10:30 AM

North Mountain Church 10202 North Cave Creek Rd—Phoenix

SUN—JAN 14—5 PM

East University Church o f God 6630 East University Dr—Mesa

THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | JANUARY 7, 2018

Manufactured Homes

Cleaning Services Mila's House Cleaning. Residential & Commercial. Weekly/Monthly/Bi Weekly. Experienced and Reference's Available. 480-290-5637 602-446-0636,

HOME FOR RENT? Place it here! 81% of our readers, read the Classifieds!

Call Classifieds 480-898-6465

Garage/Doors

Service Directory Air Conditioning/Heating

Appliance Repair Now

If It’s Broken, We Can Fix It! • Same Day Service • On-Site Repairs • Servicing All Major Brands • Quality Guaranteed

We Also Buy Used Appliances, Working or Not

480-659-1400 Licensed & Insured

Minuteman Home Services

HEATING/ AIR CONDITIONING

Homewatch

East Valley/ Ahwatukee

& Maintenance

Broken Springs Replaced Nights/Weekends Bonded/Insured 480-251-8610

Jesse Medrano 602-275-6399 Ofc 602-549-4604 Cell

Gary is Back Household Repairs

drywall, plumbing, small painting, varnish doors, grout cleaning,ceiling fans, roof turbines. 30 years experience

Gary 480-268-0380 ROC#183872, 227944

Need to hire some help? Call Classifieds Today!

480.898.6465

CLASS@TIMESPUBLICATIONS.COM

Electrical Services HONESTY • INTEGRITY • QUALITY

• Panel Changes and Repairs • Installation of Ceiling Fans • Switches/Outlets • Home Remodel

- Ahw Resident Since 1987 -

ALL RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL Call Jim Endres 480.282.7932

10% OFF

any total work performed

$

Handyman

"Building our integrity one home at a time"

Contractors

Same Day Service Guaranteed 24/7 FREE Service Call with Repairs

29.95

Over 28 Years Experience • ROC #246019 Bonded/Insured

Seasonal Tune Up (reg. $99)

Fencing/Gates

up to $2,800 in rebates and discounts

Block Fence * Gates

Financing for as little as $69/month

Handyman

ESC

GARAGE DOOR SERVICE

Not a licensed contractor

Appliance Repairs

Home Watch Services

25

REASONABLE HANDYMAN • Painting • Plumbing • Carpentry • Drywall • Roofing • Block

- Free Estimates -

480-276-6600 *Not a Licensed Contractor

ACTION CONTRACTING INC. WE DO IT ALL!

Specializing in Remodeling & Repairng

- SINCE 1978 -

• Drywall & Stucco Repairs • Windows • Doors • Cabinets • Block Fences • Painting Wrought Iron Gates • Remodeling • Additions Plumbing • Patios • Bathrooms • Kitchens • Tenant Improvements

East Valley 480-833-7353 LIC/BONDED/INSURED • Res/Comm’l ROC#218802

aaaActionContractingInc.com

602-789-6929 Roc #057163

minutemanhomeservices.com ROC 242804, 257474, 290005

Lowest Prices * 30 Yrs Exp Serving Entire Valley

APS/SRP Certified Contractor BBB A+ • Licensed, bonded, and fully insured for your protection. Code T04

480-755-5818

Your Ad can go ONLINE ANY Day! Call to place your ad online!! Classifieds 480-898-6465

YOU’LL LIKE US - THE BEST!

Electrical Services

Minuteman Home Ser vices

ELECTRICAL

Same Day Ser vice Guaranteed 24 / 7 FREE Ser vice Call with Repair s

10% OFF any total work performed ANYTHING ELECTRICAL: • Troubleshooting experts • Panel upgrade, breaker replacement • Outlets, Lighting & Ceiling fans Code T05

minutemanhomeservices.com ROC 242804, 257474, 290005 APS/SRP Certified Contractor BBB A+ • Licensed, bonded, and fully insured for your protection.

480-755-5818

Garage/Doors

GARAGE DOORS Unbeatable Customer Service & Lowest Prices Guaranteed!

10%

Discount for Seniors & Veterans

FREE

Opener & Door Lubrication with Repair

SERVICE FEE WILL BE WAIVED WITH REPAIR

480-626-4497 www.lifetimegaragedoorsaz.com

Marks the Spot for ALL Your Handyman Needs! Painting • Flooring • Electrical • Plumbing Drywall • Carpentry • Decks • Tile • More!

ce 1999

Affordable, Quality Work Sin 2010, 2011 2012, 2013, 2014

“No Job Too Small Man!”

Call Bruce at 602.670.7038

Ahwatukee Resident/ References/ Insured/ Not a Licensed Contractor

26

Painting

Landscape Maintenance Juan Hernandez

SPRINKLER

Drip/Install/Repair Not a licensed contrator

25 years exp. Call Now (480) 720-3840

Juan Hernandez

TREE

TRIMMING 25 Years exp (480) 720-3840

Handyman

• Plumbing • Electrical • Remodel • Additions • Drywall • Painting • Framing ROC #312897 • Patios • Tile & Flooring • All work guaranteed • 30 years experience

Plumbing

JOSE DOMINGUEZ DRYWALL & PAINTING House Painting, Drywall, Reliable, Dependable, Honest! QUICK RESPONSE TO YOUR CALL! 15 Years Experience • Free Estimates

Licensed • Bonded • Insured Technician

Specializing in Controllers, Valves, Sprinklers, Landscape Lighting, P.V.C. & Poly Drip Systems

Call Lance White

480.721.4146

Watch for Garage Sales in Classifieds!

www.affinityplumbingaz.com

You will find them easy with their yellow background.

affinityplumber@gmail.com

Your Ahwatukee Plumber & East Valley Neighbor

josedomingues0224@gmail.com

Water Heaters

24/7

Inside & Out Leaks

Bonded

Toilets

Insured

Faucets

Estimates Availabler

Not a licensed contractor.

Interior/Exterior Painting RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL

Disposals

• Free Estimates • Light Repairs, Drywall

$35 off

ACCREDITED BUSINESS ®

Any Service

Not a licensed contractor

• Senior discounts References Available

Tree/Palm Tree Trimming • Sprinkler Systems Desertscape • Gardening • Concrete Work Block Wall • Real & Imitation • Flagstone

FREE ESTIMATES

602-471-3490 or 480-962-5149

To place an ad please call: 480-898-6465 class@times publications.com

Interior/Exterior Painting 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

We Are State Licensed and Reliable!

Free Estimates • Senior Discounts

480-338-4011

ROC#309706

JOBS - JOBS - JOBS Our New Job Board is OPEN! jobs.eastvalleytribune.com

10% OFF any total work performed minutemanhomeservices.com ROC 242804, 257474, 290005

cropsofluv@cox.net

Same Day Service Guaranteed 24/7 FREE Service Call with Repairs

ANYTHING PLUMBING • Water heaters • Leaks • Garbage disposal • Bathrooms

APS/SRP Certified Contractor BBB A+ • Licensed, bonded, and fully insured for your protection.

Code T06

480-755-5818 Remodeling

Plumbing

BUY AC UNITS WHOLESALE SAVE THOUSANDS!! Summer AC Tune Up - $59

Minuteman Home Services

BATHROOM/KITCHEN REMODEL

in 5 Days or Less!*

FREE

In-Home Design & Consultation Included w/ Vanity Install

$

1174

Cropsofluv.com 480.634.7763

CLASS@ TIMESPUBLICATIONS .COM

You never know what you’ll find inside

Cabinets • Walk-In Tubs • Bathtubs • Showers • Toilets • Vanity • Faucets • Shower Doors • Tile • Lighting

FAUCET

ROC#276019 • LICENSED BONDED INSURED

Crops of Luv

"My dream is that one day we will be able to give every "wish" child a scrapbook to remind them that dreams do come true." Jody, co-founder, Ahwatukee based non-profit

PLUMBING

www.irsaz.com

We will give you totally new landscaping or revamp your current landscaping!

Only $25 includes up to 1 week online

Come Join us: Help make embellishments, organize or assist with events, scrapbook, donate your time, money or space. Teens who need to fill Community Service hours for High School are welcome! Come be apart of something Awesome!

ROC# 256752

A-Z Tauveli Prof LANDSCAPING LLC

Garage Sale Fri & Sat 7a-11am Household, clothes, kitchen items, furniture, electronics, mason jars, kid items, DVDs, MORE 555 W. Lane Dr Mesa

Minuteman Home Services HOME IMPROVEMENT & PAINTING

McClintock High Class of 1968 50th Class Reunion. We are looking for all class mates who would be interested in attending. Contact: WWW.McClintockHigh Chargers1968.Com Date: October 27th, 2018 Location: Embassy Suites in Tempe.

P O O L S E RV I C E S

Plumbing

Not a licensed contractor

Call Jason:

Dunn Edwards Quality Paint Small Stucco/Drywall Repairs

Irrigation Repair Services Inc.

Affinity Plumbing LLC 480-487-5541

Anything Plumbing Same Day Service

602-332-6694 Landscape Maintenance

Meetings/Events

480.266.4589

SOLID ROCK STRUCTURES, INC.

solidrockstructures@gmail.com

THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | JANUARY 7, 2018

500 OFF

Complete Bathroom Remodel & Upgrade Install *Some restrictions may apply.

$

200 OFF Walk In Tub

minutemanhomeservices.com ROC 242804, 257474, 290005 APS/SRP Certified Contractor BBB A+ • Licensed, bonded, and fully insured for your protection.

480-755-5818

CODE T15

480 898 6465

THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | JANUARY 7, 2018

Pool Service / Repair

MAZE SEARCH: The Canine Rescue

Roofing

JuanPavers Hernandez • Concrete Water Features • Sprinkler Repair

P O O L R E PA I R

Pebble cracking, Plaster peeling, Rebar showing, Pool Light out?

AZ’s Best Roofing

All Types of Roofs • New Roofs • All Repairs & Coatings Total Rubber Roof Systems • Same Day Service All Work Guaranteed • Residential & Commercial

Our little doggie is lost! Try getting Fido home through this maze and all its temptations.

FREE Estimates & Monsoon Specials

I CAN HELP!

25 Years Experience • Dependable & Reliable

Why Settle With the Rest When You Have The Best!

Call Juan at

480-720-3840

Accepting all major credit cards. Licensed, Bonded & Insured

480-280-0390

Not a licensed contractor.

27

ROC#286561

Window Cleaning

Roofing

FIDO

Tiles, shingles, flat, repairs & new work Free Estimates • Ahwatukee Resident Over 30 yrs. Experience

480-706-1453

Licensed/Bonded/Insured • ROC #236099

You never know what you’ll find inside

THE EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE’S JOB BOARD HAS THE TALENT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR. FIND THE BEST TALENT HERE. EASILY POST JOBS. COMPETITIVE PRICING AND EXPOSURE

MORE CLASSIFIED ADS ONLINE! www.Ahwatukee.com

480.898.6465

class@timespublications.com

Roofing

The Most Detailed Roofer in the State

TK

®

Tim KLINE Roofing, LLC

Roofs Done Right...The FIRST Time! 15-Year Workmanship

Warranty on All Complete Roof Systems

www.timklineroofing.com FREE Estimate and written proposal

480-357-2463

R.O.C. #156979 K-42 Licensed, Bonded and Insured

DO YOU OFFER Lessons & Tutoring? Children need your help! Place your ad today Contact us: class@times publications.com or Call 480-898-6465

Contact us for more information: 480-898-6465 or email jobs@eastvalley.com

Post your jobs at: J

BS.EASTVALLEYTRIBUNE.COM

Most jobs also appear on Indeed.com

28

THE SUNDAY EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE | JANUARY 7, 2018

36 People WANTED: 36 36 People People WANTED: WANTED: 36 36 People People 36 People WANTED: WANTED: WANTED: to the latest digital technology in hearing aids to try the to try latest the digital latest digital technology technology inin hearing in hearing aids aids to try totry try try the the the latest latest latest digital digital digital technology technology technology in hearing in hearing hearing aids aids aids toto try the latest digital technology in hearing aids Are you, or someone you know, struggling with hearing loss? Are you, or Are someone you, or someone you know, you struggling know, struggling with hearing with loss? hearing loss? Are Are Are you, you, you, or or someone or someone someone you you you know, know, know, struggling struggling struggling with with with hearing hearing hearing loss? loss? loss? Are you, or someone you know, struggling with hearing loss? We need 36 people with difficulty hearing, especially in noisy to the new We need 36 people We need with 36 difficulty people with hearing, difficulty especially hearing, in noisy especially insituations, noisy to situations, evaluate the tothe new evaluate thenew new We need 36 people with difficulty hearing, especially inin noisy situations, to evaluate the new We need We need need 36 people 36 36 people people with with difficulty with difficulty difficulty hearing, hearing, hearing, especially especially especially in noisy in noisy noisy situations, situations, situations, to evaluate toevaluate to evaluate evaluate the new the new new WeWe need 36 people with difficulty hearing, especially insituations, noisy situations, to evaluate the in digital from NuEar. We will perform thorough hearing consultations FREE style instyle digital style technology in technology digital from technology NuEar. We from will NuEar. perform We thorough willthorough perform hearing thorough consultations hearing consultations FREE FREE style inin digital technology from NuEar. We will perform thorough hearing consultations FREE style style style in digital in digital digital technology technology technology from from NuEar. from NuEar. NuEar. We We will We will perform will perform perform thorough thorough hearing hearing hearing consultations consultations consultations FREE FREE FREE style in digital technology from NuEar. We will perform thorough hearing consultations FREE of to ALL callers. We will then choose 36 qualified candidates this program. of tocharge ALL of charge callers. to We ALL will callers. then choose We will 36 then qualified candidates 36 candidates qualified forcandidates this program. for this program. ofofcharge charge to ALL callers. We will then choose 36 qualified candidates for this program. of charge of charge toALL ALL to to ALL callers. ALL callers. callers. We We will We will then will then choose then choose choose 36choose qualified 3636 qualified qualified candidates candidates forfor this for for this program. this program. program. ofcharge charge to callers. We will then choose 36 qualified candidates for this program.

33DAYS ONLY! 333DAYS 3 ONLY! DAYS ONLY!MEET MEET MEET 3DAYS DAYS DAYS ONLY! ONLY! ONLY! DAYS ONLY! MEET MEET MEET MEET

Tuesday –Thursday Tuesday Tuesday –– Thursday – Thursday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday –Thursday ––Thursday Thursday Thursday Tuesday January 16, January January 16, 17 &17 16, 18 17 & 18 January January January 16, 16, 16, 17 17 & 17 18 &18 18 18 January 16, &&& 18

Call Today! Call Today! Call Today! Call Call Call Today! Today! Today! Call Today! (480) 719-7720 ••East (480) 719-7720 (480) 719-7720 • East Valley • Valley East Valley (480) (480) (480) 719-7720 719-7720 719-7720 East East • East Valley Valley Valley (480) 719-7720 •• East Valley Valley (623) 565-9101 ••West West Valley (623) 565-9101 (623) 565-9101 • West •Valley West West West Valley Valley (623) (623) (623) 565-9101 565-9101 565-9101 •Valley Valley (623) 565-9101 •• West

NuEar Factory Specialist NuEar Factory NuEar Specialist Factory Specialist NuEar NuEar NuEar Factory Factory Factory Specialist Specialist Specialist NuEar Factory Specialist Dr. Jane Petersen Dr. Dr. Jane Petersen Dr. Jane Petersen Dr. Jane Dr. Jane Jane Petersen Petersen Petersen Dr. Jane Petersen

Jane’s experience gives her tremendous Jane’sJane’s experience Jane’s gives her experience tremendous her tremendous Jane’s experience gives her tremendous Jane’s experience Jane’s experience experience gives gives her gives tremendous hergives her tremendous tremendous Jane’s experience gives her tremendous insight into the problems and frustrations insight into the problems insight into and the frustrations problems and frustrations insight into the problems and frustrations insight insight insight into the into into problems thethe problems problems and frustrations and and frustrations frustrations insight into the problems and frustrations that accompany hearing loss and the that that accompany hearing that hearing accompany loss and the hearing loss andthe the that accompany hearing loss and the that accompany that accompany accompany hearing hearing loss and loss loss the and and the the that accompany hearing loss and exciting solutions that are now available. exciting solutions exciting that are solutions now available. that are now available. exciting solutions are now available. exciting exciting exciting solutions solutions solutions thatthat that arethat now areare now available. now available. available. exciting solutions that are now available. Her time is dedicated 100% to traveling Her time is dedicated Her time 100% is to dedicated traveling 100% to traveling Her time is dedicated 100% to traveling Her time Her Her time is time time dedicated is dedicated isisdedicated 100%100% to100% traveling to to traveling traveling Her dedicated 100% to traveling across the country to help people with all across the country across tocountry help thehelp people country with topeople help allpeople people withall all across the country to people with allall across across the across country the the country to tohelp to help people help people with with all with all across the country to help with of hearing loss. typestypes of types hearing loss. types of hearing loss. types of hearing loss. types of types hearing of of hearing loss. loss. loss. types ofhearing hearing loss. Don’t miss your chance to meet with Jane! Don’tDon’t miss your chance Don’t miss to meet your with chance Jane! to meet withJane! Jane! Don’t miss your chance to meet with Jane! Don’t miss Don’t miss your miss your chance your chance chance to meet to to meet with meet with Jane! with Jane! Jane! Don’t miss your chance to meet with

NuEar’s New NOW™ wireless New NuEar’s NOW™ New wireless NOW™ wireless NuEar’s NuEar’s NuEar’s New New New NOW™ NOW™ NOW™ wireless wireless wireless REWARD NuEar’s New NOW™ wireless REWARD REWARDNuEar’s REWARD REWARD REWARD REWARD hearing aids are designed aids hearing are designed aids are to: designed hearing hearing hearing aids aids aids are are designed are designed designed to:to: to: to: hearing aids are designed to:to: Candidates selected will receive hearing

Candidates selected Candidates willwill selected receive will receive Candidates selected will receive Candidates Candidates Candidates selected selected selected will will receive will receive receive Candidates selected receive

tremendous savings tremendous savings tremendous savings tremendous savings tremendous tremendous tremendous savings savings savings tremendous savings g Help you better understand conversations g Help gbetter you better understand Help you better conversations understand and conversations g Help you better understand conversations and g g g Help g due to their participation. Help Help you Help you you better understand better understand understand conversations conversations conversations andand and and you better understand conversations andand due toto their participation. due to their participation. due to their participation. due due to due their to to their participation. their participation. participation. due their participation. hear in noisy environment hear comfortably hear in any comfortably noisy environment in any noisy environment hear comfortably comfortably in any any noisy environment

hear hear comfortably hear comfortably comfortably in any ininnoisy in any any noisy environment noisy environment environment hear comfortably any noisy environment g Make speech more audible by keeping g Make speech more Make audible speech by more keeping audible loud by loud keeping g Make speech more audible by loud g gMake g Make g Make speech Make speech speech more more audible more audible audible by keeping bykeeping by keeping keeping loud loud loud speech more audible by keeping loudloud sounds comfortable and boosting soft sounds sounds comfortable sounds and comfortable boosting soft and sounds boosting soft sounds sounds comfortable and boosting soft sounds sounds sounds sounds comfortable comfortable comfortable and boosting and and boosting boosting soft sounds soft soft sounds sounds sounds comfortable and boosting soft sounds Hearing for life. g Wellness forWellness life. Hearing Wellness for life. Stream music and more to hearing aids Hearing Wellness for g TV, Stream music Stream and more TV, to music your and hearing more aids to hearing your hearing aids g Hearing Hearing Wellness Hearing Wellness for Wellness life. forlife. life. for life.for Stream TV, music and more totoyour your hearing aids Hearing Wellness life. g g g TV, g Stream Stream Stream TV, music TV, TV, music and music more and and more tomore your to your hearing your hearing aidsHearing aids aids Stream TV, music and more to your hearing aids

FFR FE RERFFEERRFEEEREEEFER E E F F F F F F F F O F F O O F 0010O O 010505O 005O 0 0B MSRP ESETIAT RIER 5MSRP TBBEAT MSRP BAT TRTAT EIETETRBR EEISRIETSEISESERSI E S BB AT $$115$5010$5$0 $MSRP 1$MSRP 1MSRP MSRPAT Up Up Up to Upto Up to to Up to UptoUp to to

g

g

on any set of NuEar for up 5 years! on of NuEar on any set of NuEar on any set of NuEar for up 5for years! to 5 years! Please call immediately to schedule your evaluation to onset any on on set any any of set NuEar set of of NuEar NuEar for up to 5to years! onany any set of NuEar forto for to up up 5to to years! 5up years! 5newyears! for up to 5for years! PleasePlease call immediately Please calltoimmediately schedule your toyour schedule evaluation your to evaluation to With of a NOW hearing aids Please call immediately to your evaluation With purchase of apurchase new With purchase Please Please call call immediately call immediately immediately to schedule toschedule schedule schedule your evaluation your evaluation evaluation to to toto to NOW hearing aids NOW hearing aids With purchase of a new call immediately to schedule your evaluation NOW hearing aids With purchase With With purchase of purchase a new of a of new a new of a new Please NOW NOW hearing NOW hearing hearing aids aids aids Withhearing purchase of a Limit new one NOW hearing aids hearing system. Limit system. one hearing system. Limit one

determine if are a this program! determine if you determine are a candidate ifare you forathis candidate program! for this program! determine ifififyou you are aacandidate candidate for this program! determine determine determine if you you if are you a are candidate are candidate aare candidate forfor this forfor this program! this program! program! determine you a candidate for this program!

*Cannot be combined with hearing system. Limit hearing hearing system. hearing system. Limit system. one Limit Limit one one *Cannot*Cannot be combined with *Cannot be combined with hearing system. Limit oneone be combined with *Cannot be *Cannot combined be combined be with combined with with voucher per customer. *Cannot be*Cannot combined with per customer. voucher per customer. other offfers. voucher per customer. voucher voucher per voucher customer. per customer. per customer. other offfers. other offfers.vouchervoucher per customer. other offfers. offfers. other other offfers. offfers. Expires 2/16/17 otherother offfers. Expires 2/16/17 Expires Expires 2/16/17 Expires 2/16/17 Expires Expires 2/16/17 Expires 2/16/17 2/16/17 2/16/17 Expires Expires 2/16/17 Expires 2/16/17 Expires 2/16/17 Expires 2/16/17 Expires 2/16/17 Expires 2/16/17 2/16/17 Expires 2/16/17

H

H

VING • TH SER E

VING • TH SER E

H

H

VING • TH SER E

VINGV•ING • SER SER THE THE H H

ED

• 27 • YEAR S

VING • TH SER E

G IMPAIR ED

E G IMPAIR

OR •F

EST. 1988

RIN EA

YEARS YEARS EST. 1988 EST. 1988

• 27 • YEAR S

• 27 • YEAR S

YEARS YEARS EST. 1YEARS YEARS 9 88 EST. 1988 EST. 1988

IN AR

• 27 • YEAR S

EST. 1988

G IMPAIR ED RIN EA G IMPAIR E IMP RIN GD G IMPAIR AIR EA ED ARIN ED RIN EA E

OR •F

YEARS

• 27 • YEAR S

VING • TH SER E

ED

OR •F

G IMPAIR

OR •F

RIN EA

OR •F

EST. 1988

H

ED

• 27 • YEAR S

VING • TH SER E

G IMPAIR

YEARS

• 27 ••Y2E7A•RYEAR S S OR OR •F •F

RIN EA

OR •F

H

Peoria Location Mesa Location Peoria Location Peoria Location Mesa Location Mesa Location If your evaluation shows hearing Peoria Location Mesa Location IfIfyour evaluation If your shows evaluation hearing shows hearing Peoria Peoria Peoria Location Location Location Mesa Mesa Mesa Location Location Location IfIfevaluation your evaluation shows hearing Peoria Location Mesa Location If your your Ifevaluation your evaluation evaluation shows shows shows hearing hearing hearing your shows hearing 14155 N. 83rd Ave. 7165 E University Dr. improvement with the new NOW hearing 14155 N. 83rd Ave. 14155 N. 83rd Ave. 7165 E7165 University 7165 Dr.E Dr. University 14155 N. 83rd Ave. improvement with improvement the new NOW with hearing the new NOW hearing 7165 EEUniversity Dr. improvement with the new NOW hearing 14155 14155 14155 N.14155 83rd N. N. 83rd Ave. 83rd Ave. Ave.Ave. 7165 7165 E7165 University E University University Dr. Dr. Dr. N. 83rd improvement improvement improvement with with the with new the the new NOW new NOW hearing NOW hearing hearing E University Dr. improvement with the new NOW hearing Bldg. 7, Suite 147 aids, you may choose to retain them and Bldg. 17, Suite 167 Bldg. 7, Suite 147 Bldg. 7, Suite 147 aids, you may choose aids, you to may retain choose them and to retain them and Bldg. 17, Suite Bldg. 167 17, Suite 167 Bldg. 7, Suite 147 aids, you may choose to retain them and Bldg. 17, Suite 167 Bldg.Bldg. 7, Bldg. Suite 7, 7, Suite 147 Suite 147 147 147 aids, aids, you aids, you may you may choose may choose choose toretain retain toto retain retain them them and them and and Bldg. Bldg. 17, Bldg. Suite 17,17, Suite 167 Suite 167 167 Bldg. 7, Suite aids, you may choose to them and Bldg. 17, Suite 167 receive up to OFF the suggested receive up to $1,500 receive OFF up to the $1,500 suggested OFF the suggested receive up to $1,500 OFF the suggested (623) 565-9101 (480) 719-7720 receive receive receive up to up up $1,500 to$1,500 to $1,500 $1,500 OFF OFF the OFF the suggested the suggested suggested receive up to $1,500 OFF the suggested (623) 565-9101 (623) 565-9101 (480) 719-7720 (480) 719-7720 (623) 565-9101 (480) 719-7720 (623) (623) 565-9101 565-9101 565-9101 (480) (480) (480) 719-7720 719-7720 719-7720 www.canuhearwell.com (623) (623) 565-9101 (480) 719-7720 retail price!* Participants who choose retail price!* Participants retail price!* who Participants choose who choose retail price!* Participants who choose www.canuhearwell.com www.canuhearwell.com retail retail retail price!* price!* price!* Participants Participants Participants who who choose who choose choose www.canuhearwell.com retail price!* Participants who choose www.canuhearwell.com www.canuhearwell.com www.canuhearwell.com www.canuhearwell.com to keep the hearing instruments will also to hearing to keep instruments the hearing willinstruments also will also tothe keep the hearing instruments will also to keep tothe to keep the keep hearing the the hearing hearing instruments instruments instruments will also will will also also tokeep keep hearing instruments will also Most Most Most Most receive FREE in‑office maintenance for the Most MostMost receive FREE in‑office receive maintenance FREE in‑office for maintenance the for the Most receive FREE in‑office maintenance the receive receive receive FREE FREE in‑office FREE in‑office in‑office maintenance maintenance maintenance for the for for the the Insurances receive FREE in‑office maintenance forfor the 30 30 30 30 Insurances Insurances 3030 30 30 Insurances Insurances Insurances Insurances Insurances life of the hearing instruments. Accepted life of the hearing life instruments. of the hearing instruments. Accepted Accepted ofof the hearing instruments. Accepted of lifethe life of hearing the the hearing hearing instruments. instruments. instruments. Accepted Accepted Accepted lifelife oflife the hearing instruments. Accepted