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Women packing heat
Gun
ownership among women a growing East Valley trend
BY ERIC SMITH TRIBUNE STAFF
As the gray, nondescript classroom begins to fill this Tuesday evening, a quick scan of the room reveals two unusual features of this gathering.
First, it’s immediately apparent there are no men in the room. Second, these women are packing heat. It’s impossible not to notice pistols hanging from the hips of a number of the women.
The gathering, called Women of Steel, takes place at C2 Tactical Gun Range in Tempe. The classes cater both to women with firearms experience and to those who have never picked up a gun.
“I think it’s important to know how a
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firearm works and how to properly handle one,” says Lora DalBo, a range safety officer at Tempe-based C2 Tactical. “And as a female, I particularly think it’s important to be able to protect myself if I have to.”
Classes meet once a month 30 or so participants to learn about firearms and become more proficient and comfortable in their use. Tonight, the women are reviewing the fundamentals of shooting, including stance, grip and trigger control.
Some instructors say the classes are indicative of a trend: women becoming increasingly interested in guns, whether for personal defense or recreational use.
DalBo started shooting in the desert with her family—“plinking” as it is commonly called. But soon she became interested in the defensive side of gun ownership.
Then, a close encounter in the parking lot of a store in the East Valley led to her decision to seek training.
She was shopping in a big-box store when she noticed someone following her. She began to worry.
As DalBo walked to the parking lot, the man following her attempted to take her
Ruth Bernel checks Whitney Johnson’s grip on a dummy gun during the Women of Steel ladies shooting club at C2 Tactical in Chandler. (David Jolkovski/Tribune Staff)
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High school seniors awarded Flinn Scholarship
JAMIE LELAND TRIBUNE STAFF
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...
Eight East Valley high school students have been awarded the 2016 Flinn Scholarship.
The students will receive full tuition at a state university and will be offered opportunities like two study abroad experiences, an internship, enrollment in an honors program, mentorship from faculty and more.
The students are: Anagha Deshpande from Hamilton High School in Chandler; Enrique Favro from Tempe Preparatory Academy in Tempe; Maeve Kennedy from Westwood High School in Mesa; Toni Marcheva from Skyline High School in Mesa; Ivette Montes from Westwood High School in Mesa; Rohini Nott from BASIS Chandler in Chandler; Tina Peng from Chandler Preparatory Academy in Chandler; and Andrew Roberts from Westwood High School in Mesa.
17 East Valley schools earn A+ ratings
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The Arizona Educational Foundation has given 40 Arizona public schools the coveted A+ School of Excellence award for the 2015-2016 academic year, including 17 in the East Valley.
The East Valley schools, their districts and principals are:
•Andersen Jr. High School, Chandler (Chandler Unified District), Jim Anderson
•Brinton Elementary School, Mesa (Mesa Unified District), Dr. Patricia Estes
•Kyrene de la Mirada, Chandler (Kyrene Elementary District), Nancy Branch
•Kyrene de las Brisas Elementary School, Chandler (Kyrene Elementary District), Christie Winkelmann
•Las Sendas Elementary School, Mesa (Mesa Unified District), Aaron Kaczmarek
•McClintock High School, Tempe (Tempe Union High School District), Derek Hoffland
•Mountain View High School, Mesa (Mesa Unified District), Greg Milbrandt
•Pioneer Elementary School, Gilbert (Gilbert Unified District), Mike Davis
•Riggs Elementary School, Gilbert
(Chandler Unified District), Janis Weyenberg
•San Marcos Elementary School, Chandler (Chandler Unified District), Dr. Becky Henderson
•Shepherd Jr. High School, Mesa (Mesa Unified District), Eileen Cahoon
•Smith Jr. High School, Mesa (Mesa Unified District), Casey Eagleburger
•Summit Academy, Chandler (Mesa Unified District), Mark Andrews
•Taft Elementary School, Mesa (Mesa Unified District), Russell Heath
•Val Vista Lakes Elementary School, Gilbert (Gilbert Unified District), Patrick Miller
•Westwood High School, Mesa (Mesa Unified District), Shawn Lynch
•Whitman Elementary School, Mesa (Mesa Unified District), Andrea Erickson
Applicant schools are evaluated on student focus and support, school culture, active teaching and learning, curriculum, leadership, community and parent involvement and assessment data.
Schools receive $500 and a banner designating them as an A+ School of Excellence winner. All staff and faculty at the award-winning schools will be eligible for partial scholarships from Argosy University Phoenix.
Donation accounts set up for Chandler officers
RALPH ZUBIATE
Donation accounts have been set up for two Chandler Police officers who were shot at a Wal-Mart.
Donations can be made at any Wells Fargo Bank under each officer’s name: Officer Joshua Pueblo Donation Fund and Officer Daniel Colwell Donation
Fund.
Officer Pueblo and Colwell responded to the Wal-Mart near Arizona Avenue and Pecos Road on April 23 who was reported trespassing. The man, identified as 24-year-old Mitchel Oakley, exchanged gunfire with the officers and was killed at the scene.
Officer Pueblo was shot in the face. He was released from the hospital Friday. Officer Colwell has been released from the hospital to recover at home.
ASU professor inducted into academy
Nine professionals with ties to Missouri University of Science and Technology, including an Arizona State University professor, have been inducted into the Missouri S&T Academy of Civil Engineers.
Dr. Larry Mays, professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment at ASU, earned bachelor of science and master of science degrees in civil engineering from Missouri S&T in 1970 and 1971. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in 1976 after serving in the military.
During the past 27 years at ASU, he has served as department chair and as professor of civil and environmental engineering. He has been the author, co-author or editor-in-chief of 24 books, including textbooks.
The academy recognizes outstanding alumni for their professional achievement and success, and provides organized assistance to the civil engineering department at Missouri S&T.
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Cami Lintz of Marcos de Niza High School shows off her winning wrap design for the 2016 Design a Transit Wrap contest. Standing with Lintz is Marcos de Niza Principal Sean McDonald, Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell and Valley Metro interim CEO Scott Smith.
purse. At the time, she said she had no way to defend herself.
DalBo said she was able to escape the situation unscathed but the experience reinforced her decision to arm herself.
“You just freeze,” she said. “If you don’t have the training, then you become a victim. I won’t be a victim again.”
A serious decision
DalBo is quick to mention, though, that lethal force is a last line of defense— and a line she hopes she never has to cross. “The last course of action is to fire a weapon,” she says.
Many of the women in the room agree that owning a gun isn’t to be taken lightly.
Debbie Johnson from Gilbert began regularly attending the Tempe Women of Steel nights after hearing about an incident that she says “shook her to her core.”
“I bought a .38 (caliber) revolver
(in the desert) but there weren’t a lot of women involved. So when I found out about the Women of Steel group, I was like ‘Sweet! Girls who shoot!’,” she said.
“When you go out with the guys it’s kind of macho. But when you get with a group of ladies, it’s fun.”
Current classes are filled with regular participants, and the group is still growing.
Heather Glaser, a Chandler resident, also runs the women’s program with Gena Wagoner, the events manager at the Tempe range. Glaser says she has noticed a surge in interest in the Women of Steel program.
Now with more than 100 members, the number of classes was recently expanded, increasing the program from one day a week per month to two.
The two-hour program is split into one-hour segments. The first is spent in the classroom studying topics ranging from the basics to advanced skills and mental conditioning. The second is spent training and shooting on the range.
Classes grow in East Valley
And C2 isn’t the only East Valley range to notice an uptick in the number of women shooters.
Caswells Shooting Range in Mesa has its own program, coincidentally also called Women of Steel. The numbers have been growing in that program, as well.
Paul Abela, who manages sales and marketing and sales for Mesa’s Caswells, notes that shootings in the U.S. seem to trigger the growth trend.
“With what happened in San Bernardino recently, that was the biggest spike I’ve ever seen in the East Valley in women’s training and the purchase of guns,” Abela said. “Women felt it was on their doorstep … and the response was massive.”
On Dec. 2, 2015, two terrorists in San Bernardino killed 14 people and injured 22 others in a shooting and attempted bombing.
The growth in gun ownership among women has also created an upsurge in specialty products, ranging from brightly-colored accessories and clothing to pink and pink-camouflaged AR-15 rifles.
“Woman shooters are flooding the market, so they’re being targeted 100 percent,” Glaser said. “More women are all-in, so of course the shooting industry is responding with more women’s products.
“How women dress can have a significant effect on how you’re going to concealed carry a weapon,” Glaser explains. “I can’t wear the same thing as a man wears to carry a weapon. I have a lot more curves, and I wear tighter clothes,” she says.
Even with the dramatic rise in the number of women learning about, obtaining and even embracing guns, there are still those who do not believe that a woman is well served by possessing a firearm, no matter how well trained.
Mari Bailey, who lives in Phoenix, is chapter president of the Greater Phoenix Chapter of the Million Mom March part of the Brady Campaign to Prevent
because one of the girls was killed on my college campus in Florida,” she said.
“She was raped and murdered.
“I was going to college, and I had two little boys at the time. I wasn’t going to be unarmed after that. I was going to be able to protect myself.”
While many women initially get introduced to guns for personal protection, others participate for the enjoyment of the sport.
Victoria Johnson, who lives near C2 in Chandler, carries a 9-millimeter Heckler & Koch VP9 pistol on her left hip with two spare magazines on her right. She married into the gun culture. Her husband was an infantryman, and she says she “became indoctrinated” by simply being around him and his friends.
“It kind of comes with the territory,” she said with a laugh. “If you’re the wife around heavy combat arms in the military, you kind of have to become gun-oriented.
“I always went and shot with the guys
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Stylish clothes and creative manicures are common at the Women of Steel ladies shooting club at C2 Tactical in Chandler. (David Jolkovski/Tribune Staff)
Instructor Heather Glaser shows Antoinette Jones proper grip during a session at C2 Tactical in Chandler. (David Jolkovski/Tribune Staff)
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Gun Violence. She is among those who believe that possessing a gun doesn’t necessarily make a woman safer.
Bailey says she carries pepper spray for protection and doesn’t believe she needs a gun to be safe.
“There’s very credible research that says your chance of dying by gun violence increases exponentially when there is a gun present in your home, your purse, in your pocket, in your car,” Bailey says. “That doesn’t make me feel very safe. And, if you have a gun, you need to ask
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yourself, ‘When I use this for my protection, am I going to hit the bad guy? What if I hit an innocent bystander?’”
Bailey is intimately aware of the devastating impact of gun violence. Her 21-year-old son was shot to death in 2004.
That tragic event motivated Bailey to take action by forming the Phoenix chapter of the Million Mom March. She says she is not anti-gun, but she promotes due diligence for women considering gun ownership, including reading research about the risks.
“It’s important to seek out unbiased sources. If you really look into the statistics indicating that guns make us safer, you’ll find more credible research that shows that really isn’t the case.”
Bailey believes the best key to safety for all—not just women—is to avoid situations that may pose a danger.
“Making smart choices will make you safer,” she says. “I have big dogs, I keep my doors locked, and I do what I can, short of carrying a gun, to stay as safe as possible.”
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are some places where East Valley gun enthusiasts can practice their skills.
Tactical Gun
8475 S. Emerald Dr., Tempe 480-588-8802 www.c2tactical.com
Caswells Shooting Range 856 E. Isabella Ave., Mesa 623-432-9554 www.caswells.com
Rio Salado Sportsman’s Club 3690 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa 480-984-9610 www.rsscaz.com.
Ted’s Shooting Range 18395 S. 186th Way, Queen Creek 480-840-9292
Sara Shipman’s laughs after realizing she has a poor grip on a dummy gun during the Women of Steel ladies shooting club at C2 Tactical in Chandler. (David Jolkovski/Tribune Staff)
Stylish guns are finding favor with the increasing number of women shooters. (Blackstone Shooting Sports)
560 Intel workers laid off in Chandler
More than 500 Intel workers will lose their jobs in Chandler, part of worldwide layoffs.
Workers found out Tuesday that 48 employees from its Dobson Road location and 312 from the Chandler Blvd. facility will be laid off, a total of 560.
The chipmaker’s CEO announced last month that the company is cutting 12,000 workers globally. Intel reported lower-than-expected sales for the first quarter of 2016.
–TRIBUNE REPORT
Retired investigator for Mesa police dies
Alden Lee “Butch” Gates, lead police investigator for the Mikelle Biggs missing person case and the Valerie Pape torso murder, died April 21. He was 60.
Gates worked for 27 years for Mesa Police Department, serving as a patrol officer, fieldtraining officer, hostage negotiator and detective. He retired in 2006 and began a second career as an investigator with the Pinal County Attorney’s Office. Biggs, 11, disappeared Jan. 2, 1999, while waiting for an ice cream truck in her Mesa neighborhood.
Pape killed her husband, Ira Pomerantz, and dumped his torso in a Mesa trash bin Jan. 27, 2000. Pape pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 16 years.
A memorial service for Gates was held at at Sun Valley Community Church.
–RALPH ZUBIATE, TRIBUNE STAFF
Gilbert Police are looking for burglary suspects
Officials are searching for the suspects possibly connected to several burglaries in Gilbert.
Gilbert police are looking for two suspects. One is described as a white male in his late teens to early 20s with a tattoo on his right forearm. The second is a white female in her late teens to early 20s with a tattoo on the upper left side of her chest. The burglaries happened in the Cooper and Elliot Road area. The suspects used credit cards stolen from the burglaries.
If you have any information on these suspects, call Gilbert police at 480-503-6500.
–ABC15
Woman accused of killing husband
A defense attorney says a Gilbert woman accused of fatally shooting her estranged husband was fearful of him and that their marriage was headed toward divorce and included multiple incidents of domestic violence.
Attorney Slade Lawton made the statements during the Sunday evening court hearing while unsuccessfully requesting a low bond for 27-year-old Jennifer Sariah Smith.
She’s accused of second-degree murder in the Saturday night shooting of 36-year-old Paul Michael Smith on a street where one of their cars broke down.
ASU nursing programs ranked among best in the nation
Arizona State University’s nursing program was ranked #6 on College Choice’s 2016 Rankings of Best Masters in Nursing Programs.
College Choice ranks schools by weighing factors such as academic reputation, cost of tuition, net cost of education and average first year salary with the aim of maximizing students’ investments in their education.
ASU also made College Choice’s 2016 Rankings of Best Online Bachelor’s in Nursing Programs, coming in at #20. The rankings can be found at collegechoice. net.
–JAMIE LELAND, TRIBUNE
6 EV schools picked as ‘No Place for Hate’
The Anti-Defamation League has selected six East Valley schools as “No Place for Hate.” The schools are recognized for creating safe and respectful learning environments, bringing awareness to the issues of bullying and bias in the 2015-2016 school year.
In May, each selected school will host its own ceremonies that will honor student, staff and community efforts by presenting a personalized No Place for Hate banner from ADL.
The schools recognized from Gilbert Public Schools are Campo Verde High School, Desert Ridge High School, Gilbert High School and Highland High School was selected. From the Kyrene School District, C.I. Waggoner Elementary School. Dobson High School from Mesa Public Schools was also honored.
Light rail design plan for extension presented
Valley Metro and the city of Mesa will host an informational meeting about the 1.9-mile extension of light rail from Mesa Drive to Gilbert Road.
Valley Metro staff will present the initial design and construction schedule, along with station art concepts.
The meeting will take place 6-8 p.m. May 3 at the Mesa Church of Christ, 1223 E. Dana Ave.
–TRIBUNE REPORT
Gilbert Students invited to world finals of competition
A team of students from Legacy Traditional School Gilbert has been invited to the 37th annual Odyssey of the Mind World Finals this month. The group will be honored at a Town Council meeting May 5.
The LTS Gilbert team was invited after winning the Ranatra Fusca Creativity Award at the Odyssey of the Mind state championships in Tucson last month. The award is the highest honor in the program, given to teams or individuals that demonstrate an outstanding level of creative problem-solving.
At the World Finals, the students will face more than 800 teams, including representatives from Argentina, Belarus, Canada, China, Germany, Japan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and almost every state in the U.S. The World Finals will be May 25-28, 2016, in Ames, Iowa.
–RALPH ZUBIATE TRIBUNE STAFF
View transit of Mercury at Gilbert observatory
The Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory will track the transit of Mercury from dawn until noon on May 9.
The passing of Mercury between the sun and earth will only be visible with the aid of a filtered telescope, provided by the observatory, beginning at 5:31 a.m. and ending at 11:42 a.m. The planet will appear as a small, black dot crossing the Sun. Mercury’s last transit occurred in 2006 and, after May 9, the transit will not occur again until 2019.
Viewing is free and open to the public. For more information, visit evaconline.org.
Early voting ends soon for special election
Arizona’s statewide special election is near, and early voting is almost over.
Early voting by mail ends May 11 and early voting in person ends May 13. General voting will take place May 17.
Voters will be deciding on two ballot measures: Proposition 123, on school finance, and Prop. 124, on the public retirement system.
All polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Polling locations for Election Day can be found online at www.recorder.maricopa.gov/pollingplace or by calling (602) 506-1511.
ID is required at the polling sites on Election Day. ID requirements are available at www.recorder.maricopa.gov/elections/voterinfo.aspx or by calling (602) 5061511. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Mesa City Clerk’s Office at (480) 644-4868 or Maricopa County Elections at (602) 506-1511.
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Fitness open house features activities
The Freestone Recreation Center will host the Health and Fitness Open House May 7th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Gilbert.
There will be various events and activities for all ages, including group exercise classes, kids’ activities, safety awareness information, wellness and fitness vendors and more. Members of the Freestone Recreation Center, 1141 Guadalupe Rd., can also enter to win various giveaways and drawings.
For more information, visit www.gilbertaz.gov/freestone-reccenter or call Freestone Recreation Center at (480) 503-6202.
–TRIBUNE REPORT
Donations sought for clothing drive
Lapels Dry Cleaning will host its clothing drive to benefit the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization from May 7 to May 22.
Lapels will accept gently used clothing items, plus shoes, linens, sheets, blankets, drapes, curtains, fabrics, purses and more.
Two East Valley Lapels locations are accepting donations: Chandler at 108 West Queen Creek Road, and Gilbert at 2586 South Val Vista Drive.
Clothes collected by Lapels Dry Cleaning will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters and will then be sold by high-end thrift stores. The net proceeds from those sales are donated to the charity’s mentoring programs for young girls and boys.
–RALPH ZUBIATE TRIBUNE STAFF
–JAMIE LELAND TRIBUNE STAFF
Tempe business provides devices for home, personal security
BY DANIEL OCHOA TRIBUNE STAFF
Peace of mind. It’s a factor that comes to play when someone wants to feel protected and secure during their everyday life.
That’s exactly what Tempe business owner Dillon Lee hopes to give her customers with her personal and home security devices. Lee, owner of Sheepishly Good, has had an interest in personal security and criminal profiling for many years, which began when a family member was murdered.
The incident made a deep impact on Lee, leading her to help people protect themselves—without a gun—during a dangerous situation.
“The incidents of rape and assaults in Arizona based on the recent statistics from the Arizona Department of Public Safety have doubled in the past two
it,” she said. “It’s really important for me to understand they’re comfortable using it so they’re prepared if something happens.”
Lee said she chooses to provide nonlethal devices apposed to firearms due to convenience and affordability.
“Not everyone is comfortable with having a firearm in their home because some may have children, and that may pose a bigger risk,” she said. “Sometimes a handgun isn’t convenient to have because there may be restrictions in certain areas, so having a nonlethal device is a nice alternative.”
Lee also offers appointments to answer customers’ questions, and to ask her own.
“Asking those questions about their particular situation is crucial to be able to select the right device. My goal is teach the public more about how to be safe,”
For additional information about Sheepishly Good, visit sheepishlygood. com.
years,” she said.
Lee said it’s important to give customers both a personal-safety device that suits their needs and education on its proper uses.
“It’s so important that the customer is comfortable with what they purchase,” she said. “Often, customers go to a retail store and are unsure what they need to protect themselves.”
Lee speaks to each of her customers to find out why they are seeking a personalsecurity device. When she gets a better understanding, Lee helps match buyer with device.
Lee sells a variety of devices that consist of a traditional stun gun, pepper spray, date-rape drug testing kit and a personal alarm. The devices start at less than $20.
The Jolt, which is a stun gun that poses as a flashlight, is the most popular item
that Lee sells because of convenience and the element of surprise.
“People will go out and spend a lot of money on a personal-security device and then leave it at home the day they need
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Dillon Lee shows off the Sting Ring Stun Gun. (David Jolkovski/Tribune Staff)
Dillon Lee poses with the Jolt Police Tactical Stun Gun, which doubles as a flashlight. (David Jolkovski/Tribune Staff)
Dillon Lee, owner of Sheepishly Good, poses with a sample of stun guns and tactical flashlights she sells. (David Jolkovski/Tribune Staff)
Gilbert Classical Academy, junior high to share campus
BY DANIEL OCHOA TRIBUNE STAFF
After a year of discussion, the Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board decided that Gilbert Classical Academy (GCA) and Mesquite Junior High School will share a campus.
With the approval, the two middle schools that were on the chopping block—Gilbert Junior High School and Mesquite—will remain open.
The process of splitting the campus will take a year. Officials from the district and both schools will work to complete the transition.
Additional classes and amenities will be added to Mesquite Junior High School’s campus in order to meet the demands of students and classroom activities.
The Mesquite Junior High School additions will cost the district between $1.5-2 million.
Governing Board member J. Charles Santa Cruz said Mesquite Junior High School and Gilbert Junior High School
should remain open and continue to serve their own students and families.
The Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board felt the shared campus was a more viable option than building GCA a new campus because it would cost the district approximately $30 million, according to Superintendent Christina Kishimoto.
GCA’s current campus was unable to suit the needs for a traditional high school. It was designed as an elementary school, but houses grades 7-12.
Joey Nicita, whose children attend one of Gilbert Junior High School’s feeder schools, was thrilled that no school was going to be shut down, and felt the governing board did their due diligence.
“It’s a remarkable decision and I commend the board because it has the least impact on all the schools,” he said. “This option gives GCA the home it deserves so it can have access to adequate facilities.”
The approval by the governing board was also met with some disapproval. Parents from Mesquite Junior High School in particular said this solution is
inadequate.
Roni Carwell, whose son attends Mesquite Junior High School, said the governing board did not weigh how the shared campus will impact school’s current population.
“I feel the governing board didn’t listen to what the community had to say because it’s going to affect both schools,” she said. “I think they are trying to put GCA at a school with the highest capacity, and as a parent, I don’t want to have my child go to a school like that.”
Carwell said she now plans to pull her son out of the district and search for another one.
Mesquite parents weren’t the only ones who disapproved. GPS Governing Board member Daryl Colvin believes the shared campus will cause more harm than good.
Colvin said the motion should’ve been tabled for the time being until the district completed drawing new boundaries, and conducted a traffic and safety study.
He said the shared campus will also cause traffic congestion on Gilbert Road, since Mesquite Junior High School is down the street from the Gilbert downtown area.
“If we went back and revisited the issue, there would be more efficiency with the merging of GCA and Mesquite Junior High School,” he said.
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ASU project in Mesa could be at city plaza
BY SHELLEY RIDENOUR TRIBUNE STAFF
Apossible location for an Arizona State University campus in downtown Mesa has been identified by city officials.
Site plans for four ASU buildings near Mesa City Plaza and the Mesa Arts Center have been reviewed.
Nothing has actually been decided, Mayor John Giles said, but “steady progress” is being made toward bringing a university presence downtown. The two entities have entered into a memorandum of understanding related to the project “to discuss what’s in the best interest of both parties. We have a compatible agenda,” he said.
While the idea has been met with favorable comments from many people, one city councilman isn’t convinced about ASU’s level of commitment and another wants more information about the price tag for the project.
Councilman Chris Glover wants a better indication that ASU will work with the city. That’s crucial, Glover said, if the voters of Mesa are going to be asked to approve a bond sale to pay for the project.
How to pay for it hasn’t been hammered out. That’s also a worry for Councilman Kevin Thompson.
“My concern is the funding mechanism,” Thompson said. He said he’s heard cost estimates from $60 million to $80 million.
Before the intergovernmental agreement is approved, Glover says many questions need to be answered.
Councilman Dennis Kavanaugh said it’s important that the relationship between the two entities for this project be equitable, reminding them that “space doesn’t come for free.”
At the March 17 City Council work session when the memorandum of understanding was approved, ASU Senior Vice President and University Planner Rick Stanley said a campus in downtown Mesa “presents a very interesting opportunity for us.”
Stanley said the light rail extension into downtown Mesa “was crucial” as university officials considered a Mesa campus.
Giles has also called light rail a key factor. The train stops at Main and Center streets, the proposed location for ASU.
The memorandum of understanding requires the campus to be within five minutes of a light rail stop and to be between Country Club and Mesa Drive.
Very preliminary construction plans call for constructing four new buildings and repurposing one building.
isn’t worried about losing parking spaces in that area. A parking garage is across the street and several parking lots are within a few blocks. City employees would be the most inconvenienced by the parking situation, he said.
Glover, whose district includes downtown, agreed that there is plenty of parking available.
Student housing is not part of the plan. If that occurs, it would be built by private developers, Giles and Stanley said.
ASU already operates its Polytechnic Campus on Williams Field Road in Mesa.
Stanley assured council members that nothing that might occur in downtown Mesa would “cause us to take our eye off the Polytechinic Campus. We need it to continue to grow and be successful.” What classes would be offered at a downtown campus hasn’t been figured out, Stanley said.
“We’re not in a position to talk about entire schools moving into downtown Mesa, but there are programs we think can be very successful and contribute” to downtown, Stanley said at the work session. Those would probably be smaller, specialized graduate programs, he said.
Next to the Mesa Arts Center would be new four-story, 64,000-square-foot building. Across the street at Mesa City Plaza a building of identical size would be built. Behind that building would be another new four-story building totaling 60,000 square feet. A two-story, 18,000-square-foot building now used by the city’s information technology department would be repurposed for the college.
The campus would include a public plaza with green space, possibly a splash pad and a winter ice skating rink, the mayor said.
Parking lots occupy some of the land proposed for buildings, but the mayor
Downtown Mesa is home to two other colleges: Benedictine University, across the street from the proposed ASU site; and Wilkes University at the Mesa Center for Higher Education on Second Street. Two other colleges operated, each for a year, at the higher ed center, but closed.
The ASU project was first announced in February.
Next is an intergovernmental agreement, which Giles said must be finalized by June 10. It requires approval by the City Council and the Arizona Board of Regents.
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These maps show where buildings for a proposed Arizona State University campus in downtown Mesa could be located. (City of Mesa renderings)
Community
High school mechanics compete for scholarship
Ten teams of Arizona high school students tried their hand at fixing cars for scholarships in the first ever Arizona High School Automotive Challenge.
Each team consisted of two students who worked to diagnose and repair eight issues on a 2016 Nissan Sentra within an hour and a half. The competition, sponsored by ABC Nissan, was held at Mesa Community College on April 22.
Maricopa Community Colleges with automotive programs, including Mesa, Glendale and GateWay, created the Arizona High School Automotive Challenge when Ford/AAA Auto Skills announced it would no longer be hosting its long-held state and national competitions in September last year.
Bryce Bond, automotive instructor and programs chair at MCC, said he felt an obligation as an educator to keep the tradition going. He immediately approached his fellow automotive instructors, including fellow MCC
instructor Steve Skroch, Don Davis at Glendale Community College and Steve Folks at Gateway Community College.
It didn’t take long for the group to get the event fully sponsored.
“We went out to industry partners. A lot of people wanted to keep it alive,” Bond said.
One of those industry partners was Keith Billings of ABC Nissan, who
competed in an automotive challenge sponsored by Plymouth in 1986. He provided 10 2016 Nissan Sentras for the students to repair in the challenge, as well as tools, catering, prizes and more.
Billings was impressed by the instructors’ passion and saw an opportunity to encourage new talent to enter the automotive manufacturing industry, which he says has seen a shortage since the recession.
“A lot of people left the business and young people didn’t want to get into it,” Billings said. “We lost almost a decade’s worth of technicians, so we need to get the new ones in and we need to bring them up to speed quickly.”
Bond, along with the other automotive instructors agreed: The industry needs workers who are knowledgeable in dealing with newer technology.
“Cars are getting complicated and training is needed,” Bond said.
The awards ceremony hammered this point home, with speakers offering employment advice and inviting participants to consider opportunities at their own companies. Even Mesa Vice Mayor Dennis Kavanaugh attended the event to encourage the students to work for the city.
Natasha Alday and Steven Upton from Flowing Wells High School in Tucson won first place, each taking home a $1,200 scholarship, awarded by the Rocky Mountain Fleet Management Association. That’s enough to cover tuition for one full-time semester at any of the Maricopa Community Colleges. Yoshael Cisneros and Jake McConnell from West-MEC in Peoria won second place. Nathan Kulpa and Sean Christensen from East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) in Mesa followed up in third. Kulpa broke a three-way tie and won a socket set with his high score on the qualifying exam.
“It’s a lot harder than last year’s,” said Kulpa, referring to Arizona’s 2015 Ford/AAA Auto Skills competition, in which he placed sixth. He and his teammate have dreams that don’t necessarily involve working as a technician for a manufacturer. Kulpa wants to open a classic restoration shop and Christensen hopes to eventually move beyond the automotive industry and get into engineering. But both students enjoyed the competition and were happy with their performance.
“They had fun,” EVIT automotive instructor Randy Golding said. “Win lose or draw, they can put this on their resume.”
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East Valley Institute of Technology seniors Sean Christensen and Nate Kulpa compete in the AZ State Auto Technician Competition at Mesa Community College. (David Jolkovski/Tribune Staff)
Videos encourage students to take music classes
TANYA NGUYEN TRIBUNE STAFF
AChandler man wants students to play instruments and take music classes, and he’s come up with a way to make it happen.
Scott Lang’s company, Be Part of the Music, offers free recruitment and retention videos with the goal of enrolling 1 million students in music programs across the nation.
Lang is a leadership trainer who works with high school music groups. Lang saw the low enrollment and high dropout rates of students in music classes and decided to turn that around.
“When you get a child involved in music, they are more successful at everything they do in life,” Lang says. “They make better parents, business owners and citizens.”
Be Part of the Music evolved from a package of recruitment and retention materials for high school programs. It was received enthusiastically, and schools showed a 20 percent average increase in enrollment, Lang says.
After the success of the first project and positive responses from colleagues, Lang realized the need for such resources wasn’t limited to high school programs. Lang then created Be Part of the Band, offering similar materials for elementary school students.
After gaining considerable national recognition, Lang was approached by the National Association of Music Merchants about expansion of the program. The program has grown to include “Be Part of the Band,” “Be Part of the Orchestra” and “Stay in Music, High School,” with middle school and choir components now in the works.
Lang and his small team of volunteers create these materials with a strong belief that children who learn an instrument and stay in music classes are more likely to perform better in school and in life.
“It’s not because of the notes or rhythms,” Lang says. “It’s because we put them in a culture of excellence.”
Numerous studies support this idea. The College Entrance Examination Board found that students in music programs scored higher on the SATs than other students. The U.S. Department of Education also shows higher math
proficiency among students who play music.
“There’s a reason music students outperform every other subset in the school system today. It’s because it teaches the whole child.” Lang says.
Lang recognized that many music programs struggle to gain interest from students. He says that’s because teachers and administrators don’t have the time to focus on grabbing the attention of children and teens.
The carefully constructed recruitment videos of Be Part of the Music are designed to do just that, following the well-worn and successful Disney format. The videos are available online, and there are videos for every stakeholder, with different goals for teachers, students, parents and administrators.
After studying Disney and the way it structures episodes, the team settled on two rules to maximize interest: Have a scene before the title credit to hook the audience, and minimize the presence of adults. This research produced simple but captivating videos.
Andrew Cole, a band director in Cobb County, Georgia, wrote to Lang after showing a “Be Part of the Band” video to incoming sixth graders, his prospective new band members.
“It was just right; the elementary music teacher went on and on about the appropriateness of it for the students.” Cole says. “I think a big part of the success of it is that the information is presented as is and not overly enhanced with colors and high-tech graphics.”
Registration on the site shows that the materials are now being used in all 50 states and in other countries.
“We have been in existence for three years and have grown beyond even what we expected,” Lang says. “Our materials are being used in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia and even Puerto Rico.”
Ben Simmons, Instrumental Music Director at Mount Jordan Middle School in Utah, said that because of the success of the “Be Part of the Band” videos, a new band class had to be added.
The Jacobson Elementary School band in Chandler. Director Phil Hatchner teaches band at CTA Independence, Jacobson, Weinberg, and Basha Elementary Schools. (David Jolkovski/Tribune Staff)
Kyrene teacher named Teacher of the Year
BY DANIEL OCHOA TRIBUNE STAFF
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Maria Plata, first-grade teacher at Kyrene de los Niños Elementary School, has been named Teacher of the Year by the Arizona Education Association.
Plata has taught Niños’ Dual Language program for the past five years. She teaches her course materials such as math, science and history solely in Spanish. It’s a way for students to be immersed in Spanish and learn a second language, she said.
Plata has a deep appreciation for the Spanish language, which stems from her childhood in Guadalajara, Mexico. She moved to the U.S. when she was in third grade and didn’t speak a word of English.
As the years went on, Plata learned English and pursued a career in teaching, but still understood the importance of her heritage.
When she was approached to teacher the Dual Language program at Niños it was an opportunity to use her background for the benefits of her students.
“It can be difficult at times teaching the students because they don’t know the Spanish language, but what I love the most about the program is that the students have a real passion for other
people and culture,” she said.
Plata said one of the benefits of the Dual Language program is that students gain an appreciation for a different culture.
“They understand that they are part of a bigger world and the language that they’re learning affects the people around them,” she said. “Being bilingual and having cultural awareness will benefit the students later in life when they’re trying to market themselves in the workforce.”
Plata believes that being named Teacher of the Year personifies the hard work and passion she puts forth into teaching her students.
“This award gives the Dual Language program a platform to show language is important, and that all schools and students should be included in this program,” she said.
The AEA Teacher of the Year award is given to a K-12 teacher who exemplifies the best in teaching and strives to work on the behalf of his or her students.
Ariana George, who teaches the English portion of the Dual Language program, has been working with Plata for the past three years.
She said Plata focuses on providing an education that’s tailored to the strengths of each of her students.
“Maria is the kind of teacher who truly values the uniqueness of each student,” she said. “She knows exactly when to push the students, and exactly when to pull back. Our students are always excited for her class.”
George said her colleague’s strength in teaching is derived from the passion she has for the Spanish language.
“Having grown up in a Spanishspeaking country, Plata is truly a gift to our program,” she said. “She volunteers a great deal after school and on weekends to help our program grow.
“I cannot think of a better recipient of this amazing award,” George said. “Our students and I are so proud of her.”
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Teacher Maria Plata helps first-grader Kayla Corbett with a math activity in the Spanish portion of the dual language program at Kyrene de los Niños Elementary School. Plata was awarded Teacher of the Year by the Arizona Education Association. (David Jolkovski/Tribune Staff)
COMMENTARY
Arizona’s students aren’t as bad off as everyone thinks
BY TOM PATTERSON TRIBUNE CONTRIBUTOR
Great news! Arizona’s schools achieved astonishing success on the 2015 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) exams. Our schools demonstrated that their academic achievement levels are well above average. In some respects, they’re among the nation’s academic leaders.
This is solid evidence that our schools don’t deserve their reputation as embarrassing losers. It should fundamentally change the education debate in our state, yet reaction has been nearly non-existent.
To put this in perspective, you should know that the NAEP isn’t just another test. It is widely regarded as the authority on interstate comparisons of academic achievement.
Here’s the pleasant surprise. Arizona 8th-graders overall recorded the highest gains in the nation in combined reading and math scores compared to their scores in 2011 as fourth-graders.
Arizona’s African-American students particularly distinguished themselves, placing number one in the nation in 8th grade math scores, up from sixth in 2011. Yes, number one, meaning they beat
out their counterparts in Massachusetts and other states with high household incomes and per-pupil spending double or more than Arizona’s.
Arizona’s white 8th-graders placed sixth in the nation in math, up from 20th in 2011, while 8th-grade Hispanic students placed 11th in the nation, up from 35th in 2011.
Reading scores weren’t too shabby either. Arizona’s African-Americans ranked 14th nationally, whites ranked 7th and Hispanics ranked 29th, all showing substantial improvement from their 2011 rankings.
This is counterintuitive for the media and the public. The Prop. 123 campaign materials, like all discussions of public schools in Arizona, include the widely held assumptions that Arizona schools are poor quality and desperately need more funding. We are losing our best teachers, and businesses don’t want to come here. We’ve all heard it, over and over.
But it’s not true, at least if academic achievement is the basis of evaluation. Arizona’s educators deserve a ton of credit for these accomplishments and the obstacles they overcame to achieve them. Thousands of them work hard every day to ensure that their students are learning.
But what is the explanation? Arizona would normally be expected to be a low-achievement state, based on the demographics that usually correlate with academic excellence. According to recent government statistics, Arizona has the ninth highest poverty rate among the states and is 14th in households headed by single mothers.
We have high numbers of non-English speakers and immigrant children. And of course, our per-pupil funding is reportely 49th. In fact, our surprising academic gains were made in some of the very years the legislature was illegally underfunding the public school system.
Arizona’s secret weapon must be school choice and competition. We have the greatest number of charter schools per capita, with 161,000 students in charter schools today, nearly 15 percent of all Arizona schoolchildren and up from 107,000 in 2011.
Arizona’s tuition tax credits provided 32,000 students with tuition assistance in nonpublic schools and another 1,400 students received Empowerment Scholarship Accounts.
We are on our way to creating an education culture of accountability for results. Schools of all descriptions are openly marketing for students and working to protect their academic ratings.
The bad old days of a public monopoly dictating where students must attend school are mostly gone. Consumer choice and competition produce quality results in other fields of endeavor, and the same principles seem to be working in education also.
But this is no time to rest on our laurels. The nation saw an overall decline in 2015 NAEP scores, so Arizona’s good showing is partially due to the quality of competition.
More to the point, waiting lists in many charter schools and scholarship programs are unconscionably long. Opportunity for success is not equally distributed among income groups. We can’t rest until we are able to say that every student in our state has full access to a high-quality education. Were not close yet to that goal, but our education debate should be based in reality. Our schools are not in fact basket cases needing emergency aid. Instead, we have shown significant strengths on which we should build to create the education system we want for our future.
Arizona regulators should stop preparations for the Clean Power Plan
BY CLARK PACKARD SPECIAL TO THE TRIBUNE
In one of his last official acts before his untimely death in February, Justice Scalia joined the Supreme Court’s other four conservative justices in issuing a virtually unprecedented stay of the Obama Administration’s so-called “Clean Power Plan.” The stay effectively puts the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) implementation of the burdensome set of regulations on hold until the litigation is resolved. Along with 26 other states, including neighboring Utah, Arizona has sued
to stop implementation of the rule.
Because of the Supreme Court’s decision, Arizona’s regulators at the Department of Environmental Quality and other stakeholders should halt further work on the Clean Power Plan until the courts can address the case on the merits. The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals is set to hear oral arguments on the merits of the case on June 2, and whatever the outcome in the lower court, it is highly likely the case will end up before the Supreme Court. If the Clean Power Plan went into effect, each state would need to meet a carbon emission target as determined by the EPA by 2030 with an aggregate
nationwide reduction in emissions of 32 percent below 2005 levels. This level of reduction would likely lead to a significant increase in energy costs, which is especially troubling considering how many people are moving to Arizona for retirement and job opportunities. The rule envisions implementation beginning Jan. 1, 2022. Though this is more than five years away, utility companies must begin planning to comply now, given the intensive investments in time and money necessary to adhere to the rule.
Though the EPA sets a specific cap on emissions, the rule allows states to create
their own plans for meeting the reduction targets. The EPA argues this allows states flexibility in tailoring how best to comply with the rule. If a certain state refuses to design its own plan, the EPA would step in and implement a federal plan. The threat of federal intervention to induce state action is eerily similar to Obamacare’s interplay between state and federal health insurance exchanges.
The EPA issued the Clean Power Plan rule pursuant to authority it claimed it has under the Clean Air Act. This is a dubious assertion. For starters, many legal scholars, including prominent
– Tom Patterson was the author of Arizona’s original charter school legislation and other school choice initiatives in the ’90s.
liberals like Harvard law professor Laurence Tribe, argue that the EPA’s Clean Power Plan exceeds the statutory authority granted to the agency by Congress under the Clean Air Act—in violation of the fundamental premise of separation of powers. In other words, critics charge that the EPA cannot effectively rewrite the Clean Air Act, as it is attempting to do.
Likewise, the Supreme Court’s decision to temporarily put the brakes on the Clean Power Plan is a strong indication that the high court has serious reservations about the EPA’s claim of authority under the Clean Air Act. Temporarily blocking implementation of federal regulations is highly unusual for the Supreme Court, especially given that the D.C. Circuit had rejected the request for a stay.
Aside from the statutory and constitutional concerns with the rule, what else could have driven the Supreme Court to take such an unusual step? Perhaps the Court was chastened by the practical effect of its 2015 decision in Michigan v. EPA. In that case, the Supreme Court struck down an EPA regulation issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act, but the regulation in question was not halted as the case was litigated. As a result, most power plants incurred enormous expenses to come into compliance with the rule, even though the Supreme Court eventually invalidated it. For the EPA, losing the case was trivial—it achieved its desired outcome simply because the rule was not stayed during the litigation. As its statement said after the Court announced its decision, “EPA is disappointed the Court did not uphold the rule, but this rule was issued more than three years ago, investments have been made and most plants are already well on their way to compliance.” For all intents and purposes, the EPA was able to circumvent judicial review of the rule in question. This was certainly not the outcome the Supreme Court intended when it ruled against the EPA in the case.
In light of the serious legal challenge to the Clean Power Plan, coupled with EPA’s recent history of brazenly skirting judicial review, Arizona’s regulators and the regulated community should not take any additional compliance measures until the litigation is finalized. This is the prudent thing to do before embarking on expensive changes that would be passed along to ratepayers.
Really, America … is this the best we’ve got?
BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ TRIBUNE COLUMNIST
When the election of 1984 arrived, I was a freshman in college, 19 years old, legal to vote for the first time ever. The choices were Ronald Reagan on the Republican ticket versus the Democrat Walter Mondale. Neither man set my heart aflutter, but in all my teenage wisdom, I marked my ballot for the Dem.
That choice mostly reflected the household I grew up in: Democrat to the core. I’m the son of New York-born hippies with a taste for Woodstock rock ‘n‘ roll, George McGovern posters on the walls, and a deep loathing of Vietnam, Watergate and Tricky Dick Nixon. Or so my mom and dad taught me while Walter Cronkite played on the old Zenith in the background.
My politics have morphed miles from my parents’ over the decades, toward independence and away from the two parties. But, even so, my passion for all things political has only grown. Which is precisely why I have never been more depressed by the prospect of voting for a president of the United States.
Really, America? This election, this slate of candidates, is the best the finest nation on earth can muster in this, our 240th year as a country? That defeated sigh you hear—that’s 150 million or so registered voters considering the sad reality that almost certainly awaits us come November 8th.
For the United States, 2016 marks our 58th quadrennial election. And, absent even a shred of doubt, it represents the worst election of all our lifetimes. Almost daily, I find myself pondering with whom true fault for this disaster lies. Perhaps we should chalk it up to the personal failings of the candidates left standing: Donald Trump’s infinite self-love and infinitesimal understanding of the seriousness of the presidency; Hillary Clinton’s lifetime of craven manipulation and treating politics as her family’s personal ATM machine; the political cults that are the faltering campaigns of Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders, zealots who attracted a fierce fraction, but nothing more. Or, instead, maybe the fault rests with the American electorate. Maybe Campaign 2016 represents nothing more than a roadmap laying out the
pathway to hell, a dead end paved with partisanship and neglect, unfocused anger and a terminal unwillingness to compromise.
Of course, assigning blame before the election’s outcome is like trying to unpuzzle the whys of a fatal traffic accident even before the vehicles crash with deadly force. You wish there was still some way to avoid the outcome: If, for example, the Republicans might arrive at their convention in Cleveland determined to find a viable alternative to the noxious gasbag that is Trump. Or if some third option—a reasonable, less partisan, more independent, more solution-oriented man or woman of character—might somehow save us from what feels like the worst season of the “West Wing” ever created.
My guess? Probably not. Instead, for millions of us the election booth in November will feel like the set of some horrible game show, where we’re forced to choose which infestation, which pestilence, will inflict the least long-term damage.
Yes, we have faced “lesser of two evils” elections before. I recall choosing George W. Bush over Al Gore and John Kerry while thinking, please, do not let me regret this to the grave. In both cases, however, I voted confident our country would persevere regardless, that somehow we could as a people transcend the flaws and foibles our leaders. This time, I’m not so sure.
It’s said that every nation gets the government it deserves. If that’s true, we must have done something truly horrible to beget this pathetic election. – David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Reach him at david@leibowitzsolo. com.
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Former D-backs player pitching golf fashions
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI GETOUT/TRIBUNE STAFF
When Mesa resident Russ Ortiz was in the minor leagues, his coach had one piece of advice for those who made it to the majors: Give
back to the community.
Ortiz took that to heart during his 12-season MLB career and beyond. Three years ago, the retired All-Star pitcher founded 2GG Apparel as 2nd Guy Golf, a company that gives 100 percent of its profits to charity.
“When I made it to the major leagues, that was something I always remembered,” Ortiz said. “I saw immediately how much of an impact it makes when someone gives another person their time.
“I had a great opportunity to be seen and known and my stage just became bigger. I became passionate about that.”
2GG Apparel is built on Ortiz’s passion for golf and for helping others. The active golf apparel brand’s mantra is to look good and do good, while combining style and comfort. It features men’s and women’s polos, skorts and more.
Customers can view and purchase items online at www.2GGapparel.com, and in select pro shops worldwide.
“It’s definitely fun,” Ortiz said about his business.
“People ask me all the time, ‘Did you ever think you would be designing men’s and women’s apparel?’ Not at all,” he said.
“The people who I’ve worked with have been great. It’s nice to be able to dialogue about what colors we want to use.”
Ortiz has an active hand in the everyday business dealings, along with his four employees. He gets that some celebrities wouldn’t be willing to do that much work, but it’s important to him.
“If I’m going to make a mistake, I’d rather have it be on my shoulders than having to tell somebody else, ‘You didn’t do that right,’” he said.
“I’ve been a part of teams my whole life. That’s the way it works best—when everybody works together.”
Running 2GG Apparel has been a learning experience for Ortiz.
“It’s not about, ‘Get this design and slap it on a polo and hope people like it,’” he said with a laugh. “I think about what people may like—the color, the design, the look.”
Ortiz primarily gives to three charities: Feed My Starving Children, Josie’s Angels and Phoenix Children’s Hospital.
“We help other endeavors as well,” he said. “I wanted to make sure this wasn’t going to be just a hobby. It was going to be a real clothing brand and make a real difference in other people’s lives.”
He is proud of what he has accomplished.
“I was blessed with talent to play in the major leagues for 12 seasons,” he said. “The other opportunity it gave me was to fall in love with the game of golf and to fall in love with giving back. That’s something that’s been important to me and my family.”
Healthy, fast-casual restaurant Crisp Greens opens in Downtown Chandler
JAMIE LELAND TRIBUNE STAFF
Crisp Greens, a new fast-casual restaurant, is bringing fresh salads, wraps, juices and other fresh fare to Downtown Chandler. Founders Brandon Fisher and Darron Moffatt opened the restaurant two weeks ago, aiming to make healthy choices convenient for the people who live and work in the area.
“You’ve got so many people sitting at desks, working in offices. They only have maybe 30 minutes to get in, get out for lunch,” Fisher said.
“The whole idea behind this is to allow people to walk through the door, start their order and walk out within a couple
of minutes with a really good, fresh, healthy meal,” he said.
When Moffatt and Fisher met, they were both working in Washington, D.C. With their long hours, they found it difficult to find the time to put together healthy meals every day.
“Your hours are never your own when you’re in D.C. and you can’t make something healthy. It’s not cheap, and you just don’t have the time to do that every day,” Moffatt said.
Fortunately, they found some restaurants that catered to their need for a quick, nutritious bite and they began to feel that other working people should have access to the same.
After while, Moffatt and Fisher decided
to head out west to open a restaurant like those that had kept them afloat in D.C. Teaming up with Chef Martika Russo, and leveraging Fisher’s food marketing degree, Crisp Greens was born. When they found Downtown Chandler, they knew that it would be the perfect location for their restaurant.
“There’s a lot going on, there’s a lot being developed. It’s exciting times here in Chandler,” Moffatt said.
According to the two friends, the restaurant is already a welcome addition to the area.
“Right across the street we’ve got City Hall and city offices, so employees eat here constantly,” Fisher said.
Chef Russo populated the menu with
local flavor, most notably with some unique dressings—a cilantro-lime vinaigrette, a honey-agave vinaigrette, a yogurt-based chipotle ranch. As time progresses, the team will continually evolve the menu by adding seasonal options that showcase Arizona’s produce. Crisp Greens is at 250 S. Arizona Ave. in Downtown Chandler and is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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Russ Ortiz (center) runs 2GG Apparel with Justin Silverstein (left), director of content/media, and LJ Richardson, vice president of operations. (2GG Apparel)
Before renting a house, do your research
BY JOE DUCEY ABC15.COM
Realtor Susan Frano sells houses. So when she started getting asked about one of her properties available for rent, she got suspicious.
It turns out a scammer had copied her sales listing and turned it into their rental listing. And the scam was being played out on popular sites like Trulia and Zillow.
One renter sent the scammer a $1,900 deposit. Others called Frano and found out before sending money.
The contract came from Team Management with a Gilbert address. But we found the suite number at that address didn’t exist. And there is a legitimate Team Management operating out of Georgia. The owner says his business name was stolen and used for other scams in California and Oregon.
Scammers can go by various names. But the warning signs are all the same: landlords who will not meet with you,
deposits you have to send by wiring money, rents that are far below others in the same area, and a “for sale” sign in the rental yard, no matter how it’s explained away.
Before renting, look up the owner of the property with the county and deal only with them.
If it’s a property management company, check them out online. Call the person or company to make sure they are real.
And never send money blindly to someone you don’t know.
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MESA Mesa bank called one of the nation’s healthiest
Gateway Bank in Mesa has been ranked as one of the Healthiest Banks in America by DepositAccounts.com
The bank ranked 18th healthiest. Each institution was ranked on categories including Texas Ratio, Deposit Growth, and Capitalization.
Each year, DepositAccounts.com evaluates the financial health of every federally insured bank and credit union in the United States—more than 12,000 total. Each institution is graded on a number of factors in order to determine a comprehensive health score.
CHANDLER
Chick-fil-A begins new construction
Construction has begun on Chandler’s newest Chick-fil-A restaurant, near Arizona Ave. and Ocotillo Road. The restaurant, which will generate
approximately 80 new jobs, is projected to open this fall. It will feature an upgraded interior and additional patio dining.
Chick-fil-A will celebrate the grand opening of the new restaurant by giving away a one-year supply of free Chickfil-A meals (52 meals) to the first 100 adults in line on opening day. For more information, visit www.chick-fil-a.com/ Locations/First-100-Details.
GILBERT NAPA store reopens with new look in Gilbert
NAPA Auto Parts has reopened its newly revamped store in Gilbert.
The store, 1022 N. Gilbert Road, was selected by the company for extensive upgrades. The transformed store offers a clean new look and an enhanced experience for consumers.
Today, NAPA has more than 6,000 stores and 59 distribution centers with more than 475,000 parts and accessories for automotive and industrial applications.
Sports
Above and beyond Desert Vista’s Mason flourishes with help from the Hickels
BY JASON P. SKODA TRIBUNE STAFF
It is easy to look at the relationship between an athlete and coach as a just the ordinary give and take. In most cases, coaches do their best to pull everything out of the athlete in order to be successful. In return, athletes accept the instruction, apply it to their craft and perform the best they can in competition.
On the surface, that’s been the basic relationship between Desert Vista junior Elijah Mason and Troy Hickel as Mason developed into a state champion in the discus. He has hopes of repeating at this year’s state meet, which gets underway Wednesday. They work daily in order to get the best out of Mason, but this case is unusual.
“I never really had that fatherly role in my life,” Mason said. “When a coach takes you under his wing, it can be the best part
of your life. Ever since the seventh grade, he has been by my side, watching me throw, coaching me every chance he gets.”
The Mason family moved to Arizona from Tacoma, Washington, when he was in kindergarten. Elijah’s father, Samuel, had been killed in a car accident.
Elijah, a junior, and his brother, Samuel, a senior at Desert Vista, have had both had influences throughout their childhood. Elijah, however, has found something different in Hickel.
“Their relationship is very important,” said Mary Mason, Elijah’s mother. “(Hickel) has been influential and supportive.”
It is fostered by the fact that Hickel’s son, Torrey, is also a thrower for the Thunder. The tandem could very well finish first and second in both the discus and possibly shot put as well.
“They work well with each other, and
push each other every day,” the elder Hickel said. “They wear each other out in practice, compete at the highest level so when the big events come they can pop one.”
They will get their chance to do just that at Mesa Community College starting Wednesday with the shot put, and followed by the discus event on Saturday.
Mason leads Division I with a discus throw of 192 feet and three inches, while Hickel leads the division with a toss of 59-5 in the shot and has one of the top efforts in the discus at 183-3.
“When your teammate is the one pushing you to be better it can be tough, but we are a lot alike,” Torrey said. “We are really good friends. It gives us a chance to compete every day, and not settle for anything other than our best.”
A good performance by the Thunder throwers—they earned 40 points last
season—will go a long way in helping the Desert Vista defend its state title.
“Last year was a really good year for us as a throwing squad and we’d like to repeat that,” Torrey said. “We can do it, but we can’t worry about it. We just have to stay within ourselves. The best throws feel the easiest.”
Mountain Pointe girls are the defending Division I champs. The Pride look to repeat as well with sprinters like 100 dash leader Brittany Patterson, Autumn Smith, 300 hurdles leader Danielle Burns, triple jump leader Nura Muhammad and thrower Kayleigh Conlon, who leads in both shot and discus.
The smaller divisions will see plenty of individuals stars in the two day event with Arete Prep in Gilbert showing the most firepower.
Cristal Akpede leads Division IV in the 200, 400 and long jump, while teammate Jamie Young is tops in the shot put.
On the boys side, Division IV has a pretty good rivalry between Gilbert Christian’s Logan Pinkerton and Donovan Fiore of Chandler Prep. Fiore is the top ranked runner in the 200 and 400 with Fiore as the top guy in the 800.
The 4x4 relay could very well come down to those two schools with each individual anchoring their teams.
“Those are two guys who hate to lose, two of the best in the state,” Chandler Prep coach Dean Ouellette said. “They will likely get the baton within a second of each other and battle for the win.”
The top candidate for state titles Division III is Seton Catholic’s Luke Zuluaga, who has the best times in the 200 and 400, while Logan Grizzle of Queen Creek is the top pole vaulter in DII.
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Desert Vista’s Elijah Mason comes in first in the DI discus during the state track championship. (David Jolkovski/Tribune staff)
Area football teams have different needs during spring session
BY JASON P. SKODA TRIBUNE STAFF
Mike Fell just finished his first week of spring football.
He spent the first few days working with his coaches and bringing them up speed on his system. Then, he brought the Mountain View Toros into the fold on Thursday.
“It’s exciting for me,” he said. “I am ready to roll.”
This from a guy who once had to tell Ohio State coach Urban Meyer that the Buckeye State would never go for spring football after Meyer said Ohio needed it. Fell was a member of the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association’s board of directors at the time.
“About 500 Ohio schools play football, but most of those schools are so small that spring football isn’t possible,” Fell said. “It would drastically change the participation in the spring sports.”
So now Fell, who had a 191-94 record in Ohio, is in the midst of running spring football for the first time. It’s not exactly football. It’s mostly about going through the paces, running schemes and developing team chemistry. In Fell’s case, it’s also about finding out exactly what he has to work with in the 2016 season.
He already has a feel for the Toros makeup thanks to weightlifting sessions and the six-hour class over the last month.
“The football stuff will come together. It’s a great group of young men. They work hard,” he said.
“The big thing is getting everyone in the proper position, including the
The core of players—Leland Dillard, Keishaud White, Nick Thomas, Myles Wilson, James Stagg—are doing their best to make sure the Thunder continue upward heading into this summer’s 7-on-7 schedule.
“We got back to going out and wining games last year,” said Thomas, who went 5-2 as the starting quarterback last
SPORTS BRIEFS
MLB All-Star voting underway
Major League Baseball opened up AllStar Balloting for the 2016 MLB All-Star Game, which will be held on Tuesday, July 12, at Petco Park, the home of the San Diego Padres.
MLB’s All-Star Balloting Program is the largest of its kind in professional sports. The MLB All-Star Game Ballot recorded an all-time high of 620 million votes in 2015, eclipsing the previous record total of 391 million votes (2012).
year. “We weren’t making the mistakes that beat us before. We learned how to win close games and bounce back.”
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10-player teams, matching East vs. West regions, will compete in a two-personscramble format, with coaches allowed to substitute players every three holes, so that all team members can participate.
A key initiative of PGA REACH, the PGA of America’s charitable arm, PGA Junior League Golf is a fun, social and inclusive opportunity for boys and girls ages 13 and under to learn and enjoy the game.
Kids play on teams with friends and wear numbered jerseys, learning golf with professional instruction and direction from PGA and LPGA Teaching Professionals.
coaches. There is so much to go over, and learn. You can change things in the fall based on what you learn in the spring.”
While Fell and Toros work their way through their first spring together, the Mesa program will begin spring ball on Monday with no head coach in place. The lower-level coaches from last season will run the sessions until otherwise notified.
The team is still searching for a coach after a disappointing the first round of applications. The school is trying to replace Scott Hare, who resigned in order to pursue his doctorate in educational leadership.
“We are trying to find the best person for the job,” Mesa athletic director Scott Schmidt said. “It’s a process and it is something we will take a look at next week.”
Mountain View and Mesa have had to adjust and adapt to new coaches in spring football over the last few years.
But Dan Hinds is running his 15th spring football practice, the longest in the East Valley, at Desert Vista.
The Thunder spent time early in the week getting back on the field, playing tug of war and using garbage cans to simulate the gaps along the offensive line.
“This is a group that helped us get back to where we expect to be,” Hinds said. The Thunder won seven games last season, and a playoff game, after winning a total of seven games the previous two years. “We’ve been building off that momentum since January. We don’t have all the guys here because they are playing other sports. But it is an important time.”
For the second consecutive season, the All-Star Balloting Program will be conducted exclusively online and via mobile devices at MLB.com, all 30 club websites and the MLB.com At Bat mobile app.
Fans around the world can cast their votes for starters a total of 35 times with the MLB All-Star Game Ballot, including a maximum of five valid ballots cast in any 24-hour period.
PGA Junior League Golf Championships come to Grayhawk
The 2016 and 2017 PGA Junior League Golf Championships will be held at picturesque Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale. This year’s championship will be played Nov. 19-21 on the Raptor Course.
Eight PGA Junior League Golf Teams that advance out of the Regional Championships in September and October will contend for the title. The
In PGA Junior League Golf, kids play regular-season games from April to July. They then assemble into 10-player, all-star teams that compete in subregionals for a chance to earn a spot at one of eight regionals.
For more information about PGA Junior League Golf, visit PGAJLG.com.
MVP Zone hosts summer clinics
MVP Zone, located in Chandler, will conduct indoor baseball camps. Hitting, throwing, fielding, speed and agility will be covered.
The focus is on proper form and mechanics, games awareness and strategy and developing confidence.
The clinics are for players of all ages and skill levels (beginner to advanced).
The cost is $45 per day or $170 a week through May 1 and $180 thereafter.
For more information call 480 8576000 or visit www.mvpzoneaz.com
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Mountain View coach Mike Fell has made tackling a priority in his first spring football with the Toros after a successful career in Ohio.
(David Jolkovski/Tribune staff)
MUSIC
Living the dream Prog-rock band defies trends to release epic collection
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
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Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess firmly believes that listeners’ attention spans are dwindling.
Despite that, his progressive rock band known for its intricate musical stylings released its most ambitious album to date: the two-disc collection “The Astonishing.”
“It’s certainly not the thing that
everybody’s doing,” Rudess says via telephone. “We’re going in the other direction because of what’s going on in the music business and society.
IF YOU GO
What: Dream Theater
“People have limited attention spans. They buy single songs, stream music, listen to music while they’re doing other things. Dream Theater is a unique entity. We have the very rare position of being
entertaining and fun for people to hear. It’s something positive to what’s happening in the world, as far as our ability to listen to music and the ability to get deep into the concept.
“We’re not demanding that people do this. But in a way, we still support the idea of listening through and enjoying music that has some depth.”
According to Dream Theater’s record label, “The Astonishing” paints a tale of a retro-futurist post-apocalyptic dystopia ruled by “medieval-style feudalism.” “It’s a place aching for a Chosen One to rise above the noise and defeat an Empire defined by the endless drone of noise machines and the illusion of safety in bland conformity.”
“We wanted to do a concept album,” he says. “When we started to get into it, we quickly realized that it would be fun to present what we’re doing as an entire show/experience.
“We thought that if we’re going to do this, if we’re going to do this live, we’re going to create an evening’s show so that it had some substance to it.”
In terms of writing the album, Rudess says it wasn’t difficult because the band was inspired by guitarist John Petrucci’s story.
“With the detail of the story that John Petrucci wrote, it wasn’t hard to create that much music. It was like doing a film score or writing a musical.
“We wanted to support the story and bring it to life. It turned into something that was pretty big. It was a great creative project. It allowed us to do so many things that we just found to be really creative and really very satisfying.”
able to do what we want to do.”
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5
Where: Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main Street, Mesa
Cost: $41-$89
That includes playing “The Astonishing” from beginning to end in concert. The tour comes to the Mesa Arts Center on Thursday, May 5.
Information: 480.644.6500, mesaartscenter.com
“We just recreate this album,” he says. “We’re also making a bit of a statement.
We want people to listen to this, ideally, from beginning to end. It’s very
For Dream Theater as a whole, that means creating a book and a video game to complement the record. Rudess has the opportunity to tap into different keyboard styles during the recording process.
“There was a lot of piano work and orchestration,” says Rudess, who will release an instrumental solo album this summer. “I got to use my electronic sounds and instruments. We wanted it to be as broad as it was very satisfying for me as a musician.”
- Contact Christina Fuocco-Karainski at 480898-5612 or christina@timespublications.com.
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Getting into the spirit of the times, Dream Theater has released a post-apocalyptic concept double disc, “The Astonishing.” [Special to the Tribune]
Visit www.gilbertaz.com or call (480) 892-0056 for upcoming events and ribbon cuttings
Gilbert Leadership Informational Breakfast
Will you be a member of Class XXV?
Interested in learning more about the Gilbert Leadership program?
Join us for our upcoming Gilbert Leadership Informational Breakfast to meet past and current leaders who are making a difference in industry and civics. Learn more about the Gilbert Leadership program including issue days, time commitment, tuition fee, tours, class projects, and more.
Gilbert Leadership Informational Breakfast
Wednesday, May 4th
7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Town of Gilbert Town Hall
50 E. Civic Center Dr., Room 300, Gilbert, Arizona 85296 Free - Register Online Today!
Visit www.gilbertaz.com to learn more about the program and to apply for Gilbert Leadership Class XXV.
Gilbert Leadership brings together individuals with diverse backgrounds and experience to develop their leadership potential by increasing citizen participation in the community, creating awareness of leadership opportunities, and developing individual leadership skills. Participants learn a great deal about their personal growth and leadership style, and also gain an unparalleled amount of information about the Town of Gilbert and its community. The program celebrates more than 24 years and over 400 alumni.
14-year-old pianist headlines own show
Ethan Bortnick is recognized by Guinness World Records as the “World’s Youngest Solo Musician to Headline His Own Concert Tour.” At age 14 Bortnick has performed all over the world, raising over $300,000 for charities across the world. The Power of Music concert is great fun for the whole family. DETAILS>> 7:30 p.m. May 3. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St., Mesa. $75. 480-644-6500. Mesaartscenter.com.
SMoCA Mix: Fashionably Avant-Garde
Come join the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art for the third annual SMoCA Mix. The event will feature provocative couture runway shows, and gourmet food and mixed drinks will be up for grabs. Cocktail attire
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Get Out Calendar from page 23 encouraged, preferably black, gold, white, silver or red. Complimentary valet parking is offered at Second Street and Drinkwater Boulevard.
DETAILS>> 6 p.m. May 7. $250. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E St., Scottsdale. 480-8744686. Smoca.org.
Pentatontix: The World Tour with Special Guests: Us the Duo and AJ Lehrman
A cappella superstars, Pentatonix is coming to Phoenix this May! After winning the Sing-Off in 2013, and then two Grammies, the group of five will be performing both covers and original work on the Comerica stage. Us the Duo and AJ Lehrman will be joining them.
DETAILS>> 7:30 p.m. May 4. $35$200. Comerica Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix. Tickets can be purchased at livenation.com.
Carly Aquilino at Tempe Improv
Carly Aquilino, from MTV’s girl code, will be performing at Tempe Improv. The rising comedy star has been called “funny” by show goers, and a “huge mistake” by her father. She rose through the ranks of stand up comedy in the New York City scene and has been gaining traction ever since her debut at the Gotham Comedy Club.
DETAILS>> 8 p.m. Through May 8. Tempe Improv, 930 E. University Dr., Tempe. $20. 480-921-9877. tempeimprov.com.
SPIRITUAL SIDE
Savoring the signs of springtime and our neighbors
BY REV. JOANNE BURNS TRIBUNE CONTRIBUTOR
Ilove spring. Even though Arizona doesn’t have the four typical seasons common to most of North America, we like to act as though it does. Being from back East I recall the snowy winters with its bitter icy grip which forced us into our homes. It is why our “snowbird” population is so large here in the East Valley. Our climate here is a bit different. We have the heat which forces us into our homes to avoid the hot, dry desert of the Southwest. Knowing that this season of hot will be here soon, I was savoring the signs of springtime: the fresh air, the flowers, (yes, even the pollen) and mostly the fact that I actually see people in my neighborhood. During the sweltering heat, I see very little proof of life in the area. It can become isolating to realize that the season of hot can create the illusion that we have no neighbors and we live in a ghost town. Even the lizards seem to stay in the shadows where it is cool. As we enjoy these brief days where the weather is wonderful, I encourage you to
CALENDAR
Sunday
SUNDAYS WITH THE RAMBAM
Ongoing Sunday morning study of two classics of rabbinic literature by the great medieval philosopher Moses Maimonides (the “Rambam”). At 10 a.m., Professor Norbert Samuelson, Grossman chair of Jewish philosophy at ASU and TBS member, teaches “Maimonides’ Guide of the Perplexed: What Jews Ought to Believe.” This is followed at 11:15 a.m. by TBS member Isaac Levy teaching “Maimonides’ Mishneh Torah: How Jews Ought to Behave.” No previous experience necessary; readings in both Hebrew and English.
DETAILS>> Beginning Jan. 10, in the Community Room of the Administration Building. Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley, 3400 N. Dobson Road, Chandler. 480-897-3636.
FOOD BOX DISTRIBUTION EVERY SUNDAY
East Mesa Baptist Church, 752 S. Ellsworth Road.
DETAILS>> 4:45 p.m. every Sunday. For more information, call 480-986-9827 and ask for Pastor Hughes.
WORSHIP SERVICES
DETAILS>> 10:30 a.m. Restoration Covenant Fellowship, 8811 E. Main St., Mesa.
take a walk and breathe in the beauty of the landscape. In your travels, say hello to each and every person you meet. Visit with your neighbors and reconnect with them before the approaching heat drives us indoors.
When I think of the word “neighbor,” I can’t help but think of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” which was among the most famous, longest-lasting and fondly-remembered children’s television shows. As a teen and sought after babysitter watching kids in the ’70s, I liked for myself and my charges to watch the PBS trinity. “Sesame Street” taught us letters and numbers. “The Electric Company” taught us reading. But Mr. Rogers had the hardest job of all; he taught us about feelings, socialization and the adult world. Yes, at the time he seemed a little corny. However, I had no idea how much of an influence he would have on me as well as the young ones in my care.
I liked that the show was crafted to be warm and friendly without being boring or patronizing. Mr. Roger’s used puppets, videos and music. I warmed to the show’s focus on feelings and relationships. Kids needed a good example to learn social
skills. How to relate as human beings, as siblings, school kids, with me as their caregiver and their parents. I believe my exposure to watching Mr. Rogers with the kids was the beginning of my desire to have authentic relationships in all areas of my life as I grew older.
Mr. Rogers always spoke to the camera as if speaking directly to the kids. He was calm and inviting, respectful and patient. Rogers also believed in not acting out a different persona on camera compared to how he acted off camera, stating that “one of the greatest gifts you can give anybody is the gift of your honest self. I also believe that kids can spot a phony a mile away.” At the time I was unaware he was a Presbyterian minister. Yet, years later I see his influence on me in my relation to families as a youth pastor. I have enrolled in many churches across the country to affirm and bless the kids with this statement: “God and I love you just the way you are.”
In the fearful culture where we currently reside trust can be illusive. A good neighbor should not be taken for granted. I lived in a number of towns having relocated for the many ministries I have worked for. I have learned that a
good neighbor is like gold. Someone to watch over your home, tell you when they see the water running, help you catch the dog when they get loose and drive you to work when your car is in the repair shop. I have been blessed with a few neighbors like these. Also, a few who avoid human contact and appear to be afraid of life. I always wondered what happened to make them so fearful. But I will never know because they live their life as though there is a blizzard of negativity swirling around them. Gratefully I do not live in that psychological climate.
Mr. Rogers said, ”We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It’s easy to say, ‘it’s not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.’ Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes.” I hope you have a hero for a neighbor. But, you won’t know if your don’t take the first step. Take a walk, give a smile and say “hello neighbor!”
- The Rev. Joanne Burns serves on the ministerial team at Unity of Mesa, overseeing Communications and Ministry Development. Reach her at joanne@unityofmesa.org.
SUNDAY SERVICE AT UNITY OF CHANDLER
Come to a Sunday Celebration Service
DETAILS>> 10 a.m. or one of our many activities, classes, and events and get a feel for who we are at 325 N. Austin Drive, Suite 4, Chandler. 480-792-1800.
UNITY OF MESA SUNDAY SERVICE
A positive path for spiritual living. Experience transformational lessons, empowering music and various spiritual practices with an open-minded and welcoming community.
DETAILS>> Sunday services at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. at Unity of Mesa, 2700 E. Southern Ave. Nursery available for infants through kindergarten at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Youth ministry classes are open in the Education Annex at 10:45 a.m. All are welcome. For more information, call 480-892-2700 or visit www.unityofmesa.org.
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF PHOENIX TV MASS
Mass is broadcast live from Saints Simon and Jude Cathedral on KAZT-TV (AZ-TV7, Cable 13) followed by local Catholic talk show “Catholics Matter,” hosted by The Rev. Rob Clements.
DETAILS>> 9 a.m. Sunday mornings, www.diocesephoenix.org.
YOGA FREE AND OPEN TO ALL
Evening schedule, Arati worship 5 p.m., prayers, 5:35 p.m. Spiritual Bhagavatam class/kids’ Sunday school, 5:40 p.m. Prasadam, 6:45 p.m. blessed vegetarian food served at no charge. There will be chanting, singing and dancing for attendees to enjoy at the yoga session.
DETAILS>> The event is at the Hare Krishna Spiritual Center, Unity Chandler, 325 E. Austin Drive, Suite 4. For more information, call 480-940-8775 or email contact@ azgoshala.org.
GRIEF SHARE IN TEMPE
A support group designed to assist people through the grieving process. One time book fee $15
DETAILS>> Arizona Community Church, 9325 S. Rural Road, Room G3, Tempe, on Sundays from 2-4 p.m. Call 480-4912210 for information.
SUNDAYS IN THE KITCHEN
Every Sunday night, Phoenix minister and performance artist Paisley Yankolovich attacks The Kitchen with intimate, unplugged and spoken word presentations. DETAILS>> The Kitchen, 3206 W. Lamar Road. Phoenix. Admission: Free.
COMMUNITY CHORUS WELCOMES SINGERS
As the Ahwatukee Community Chorus nears the completion of its first season, it continues to welcome singers. The group rehearses weekly on Sunday evenings. Although it is not affiliated with any religious organization, the chorus rehearses at Horizon Presbyterian Church.
DETAILS>> Sundays 6 to 8 p.m., Horizon Presbyterian Church, 1401 E. Liberty Lane. There is an annual $100 membership fee. For more information, visit www. ahwatukeecommunitychorus.org or call 480-442-7324.
Monday
THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF PHOENIX — THE BISHOP’S HOUR
The Diocese of Phoenix’s locally produced radio program about issues from a Catholic viewpoint. Hosted by Michael Dixon.
DETAILS>> Broadcast 10 a.m. every Monday on 1310 AM Immaculate Heart Radio. Encore presentation every Thursday at 9 p.m. www.diocesephoenix.org.
FREE CLOTHES AFTER PRAISE AND WORSHIP SERVICES.
DETAILS>> 11 a.m. Mondays-Fridays. Noon Saturday. Restoration Covenant Fellowship, 8811 E. Main St., Mesa, For more information, call 480-553-1960.
YOGA FOR ALL
Kathy McAvoy, a certified yoga instructor with 10 years of experience, will be offering yoga classes at St. James for all levels. Suggested donation of $5. Open to the community.
DETAILS>> 7:15-8:30 p.m. St. James Episcopal Church, 975 E. Warner Road, Tempe. 480-345-2686 or office@ stjamestempe.org.
DIVORCE CARE AND DIVORCE CARE FOR KIDS
Classes for those grieving over death or divorce.
DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 739 W. Erie St., Chandler. 480-963-4127.
GRIEF SHARE AT CHANDLER CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Support group for people struggling with how to deal with a loss.
DETAILS>> 7 p.m., 1825 S. Alma School Road, Room C201, Chandler. Pastor Larry Daily, 480-963-3997, ext. 141, larrydaily@chandlercc.org or www.chandlercc.org.
Tuesday
SENIORS TERRIFIC TUESDAYS
The program is free and includes bagels and coffee and a different speaker or theme each week. See old friends and make new ones.
DETAILS>> 10:30 a.m. to noon, Barness Family East Valley Jewish Community Center, 908 N. Alma School Road, Chandler. www.evjcc.org or 480-897-0588.
GRIEF SHARE AT HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
DETAILS>> 2 and 6:30 p.m., 739 W. Erie St., Chandler. 480963-4127.
BIBLE READING SESSIONS FOR PLEASURE
Bring a Bible, or Bibles are available. Free.
DETAILS>> 7 to 8 p.m., Chandler Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1188 W. Galveston St. Call Lori at 480-917-3593.
THE CATHOLIC CONVERSATION
Steve and Becky Greene, the Cradle and the Convert, help Catholics faithfully live their vocation by providing church teaching, navigating moral challenges and exploring current issues facing the faith in our culture.
DETAILS>> 11 a.m. every Tuesday on Immaculate Heart Radio 1310 AM, with an encore presentation at 7 p.m.
Wednesday
T.N.T. (TEENS N TORAH) FOR JEWISH TEENAGERS
Offered by Chabad of the East Valley for teens ages 13 to 17. The program combines education and social interaction with videos followed by discussion, fun, trips, games, community service projects and thoughtprovoking discussions.
DETAILS>> 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 3855 W. Ray Road, Suite 6, Chandler. Shternie, 480753-5366 or www.chabadcenter.com.
Thursdays
WORSHIP SERVICES
DETAILS>> 7 p.m. Restoration Covenant Fellowship, 8811 E. Main St., Mesa.
MAN CHURCH AT CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Man Church offers coffee, doughnuts and straight talk for men in a language they understand in just 15 minutes. There are no women, no singing, no organ and no long sermons for attendees.
DETAILS>> Doors open 6 a.m., message at 6:30 a.m. Thursdays, 1595 S. Alma School Road, Chandler. Contact Bob at 480-726-8000 or visit www.cschandler.com/ manchurch to learn more.
DC4K — DIVORCECARE FOR KIDS AT CHANDLER CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Support group for children ages 6 to 12 coping with a separation or divorce in the family. A one-time $10 fee includes snacks and workbook.
DETAILS>> 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 1825 S. Alma School Road, Room C202, Chandler. Pastor Larry Daily, 480-963-3997, ext. 141, larrydaily@chandlercc.org or www.chandlercc.org.
HEBREW READING COURSE
Class is based on Israel’s highly successful Ulpan instruction. It is taught by Ilan Berko, who as born in Israel and schooled in the U.S.
DETAILS>> 7 p.m. Thursdays, Chabad of the East Valley, 3875 W. Ray Road, Suite 6, Chandler. Visit www.chabadcenter.com or 480-855-4333 for more information.
Friday
TODDLER SHABBAT
Celebrate Shabbat with a service, music, and a craft project designed for children up to 5 years old and their parents or other adult.
DETAILS>> 9:30 a.m., Temple Emanuel, 5801 S. Rural Road. 480-838-1414 or www.emanueloftempe.org.
RESTORATION COVENANT FELLOWSHIP
GOSPEL JAM
Gospel Jam every Friday night.
DETAILS>> 7 p.m. Restoration Covenant Fellowship, 8811 E. Main St., Mesa. Contact Pastor Ivan Holmes at 480-5531960.
TORAH TOTS
Hosted by Chabad of the East Valley for children ages 2 to 5. Features hands-on activities about the Shabbat, songs, stories and crafts, and all children will make and braid their own challah.
DETAILS>> 10:15 to 11 a.m., members’ homes. 480-7855831.
SHABBAT SERVICES
“Nosh” and then enjoy the Shir Shabbat service led by the Shabba-Tones, the Shabbat musical group.
DETAILS>> First Fridays, Temple Emanuel, 5801 S. Rural Road, Tempe. Music at 6:30 p.m. 480-838-1414 or www. emanueloftempe.org.
SHABBAT SERVICES
DETAILS>> 6 p.m. Fridays is regular services, except on the Third Friday of each month. at 6 p.m. we have our Young Family Shabbat Service welcoming kids and adults of all ages. Temple Beth Shaloom of the East Valley, 3400 N. Dobson Road, Chandler. Shabbat Morning and Torah Service, weekly at 9 a.m. 480-897-3636 or www.tbsev.org. or info@tbsev.org
‘NOSH’ AND WORSHIP TEMPLE EMANUEL
The service is followed by a congregational dinner (by reservation only.) Optional Israeli dancing rounds out the night after dinner.
DETAILS>> 6 p.m. “Nosh,” worship at Kabbalat service 6:30 p.m. On third Fridays, 5801 S. Rural Road, Tempe. To learn more about the nosh and worship, call 480-838-1414 or visit www.emanueloftempe.org.
TOTS N’ TORAH
Designed for children up to 5 years old and their parents or other adult. Following the service is an Oneg Shabbat, a time for a snack and to meet other families with young children.
DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m. second Fridays, Temple Emanuel, 5801 S. Rural Road, Tempe, 480-838-1414 or www. emanueloftempe.org.
CONGREGATION EITZ CHAIM SHABBAT SERVICES
Congregation Eitz Chaim is traditional and egalitarian. Newcomers are always welcome.
DETAILS>> 7 p.m., services at 908 N. Alma School Road, Chandler. For more information, visit www. eitzchaimphoenix.org.
SHABBAT AT TEMPLE EMANUEL
Traditional service followed by an Oneg Shabbat. DETAILS>> 7:30 p.m. second, fourth Fridays, 5801 S. Rural Road, Tempe, 480-838-1414 or www. emanueloftempe.org.
Saturday
GET TO KNOW THE PRAYERBOOK
These special study sessions, which take place at the beginning of Shabbat morning services, will help you understand the structure of Shabbat services and how to follow in the Siddur (prayerbook). Taught by Rabbi Leitner. The classes in Introduction to Judaism, Introductory Hebrew Reading for Adults, and Adult Bar/ Bat Mitzvah Preparation are cumulative, so no new students can be accepted mid-year, except in very unusual situations.
DETAILS>> Fourth Shabbat (Saturday) each month, 9-9:30 a.m. If interested in participating in either of these classes when new sessions begin in the fall of 2016, preregister by contacting Amy Shevitz at vped@tbsev.org.
EVANGELICAL SERVICES AT TRUE JESUS CHURCH
International, nondenominational church welcomes all to hear the salvation of Christ and to experience the power of the holy spirit at our weekly Sabbath services on Saturdays. We hold congregational meeting in the morning and bible study in the afternoon.
DETAILS>> Sat. 10:30 a.m.-noon; 1:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m. At True Jesus Church, 2640 N. Dobson Road, Chandler. For more information, call 480-899-1488, email tjcphoenix@ tjc.org, or visit our USA website http://www.tjc.us. program is fellowship — men of God with men of God. All
men are welcome.
DETAILS>> 7:30 a.m. breakfast, 8 a.m. arts and crafts room. 25601 N Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes. www. sunlakescountryclub.com.
SHABBAT CHILDREN’S PROGRAM AT NEFESHSOUL
Shabbat Yeladim is a free Shabbat program for Jewish children ages 3-7. It is sponsored by Ahwatukee’s NefeshSoul Jewish Community. Shabbat Yeladim is on the second Saturday of each month. Songs, stories, and art project each month.
DETAILS>> 10-11 a.m. on the Valley Unitarian Universalist Campus, 6400 W. Del Rio, Chandler. Contact Rabbi Susan Schanerman for more details at rabbi@nefeshsoul.org, or www.nefeshsoul.org for more information about the community.
FELLOWSHIP FOR MEN
A byproduct of this program is fellowship — men of God with men of God. All men are welcome.
DETAILS>> 7:30 a.m. breakfast, 8 a.m. arts and crafts room. 25601 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes. www. sunlakescountryclub.com.
POTLUCK FOR NEEDY EVERY SATURDAY
DETAILS>> Restoration Covenant Fellowship, 8811 E. Main St., Mesa. For more information, contact Pastor Ivan Holmes at 480-553-1960. Also at Kleinman Park, Extension and Eighth Avenue, Mesa. DETAILS>> For more information. contact Brother Richard Guilbeault at 480-353-1537.
MEN’S MEETING EVERY 1ST AND 3RD SATURDAY
Men meet in different forums. Bring a Bible. DETAILS>> 8 a.m. Restoration Covenant Fellowship, 8811 E. Main St., Mesa.
YOGA FOR ALL
Kathy McAvoy, a certified yoga instructor with 10 years of experience, will be offering yoga classes at St. James for all levels. Suggested donation of $5. Open to the community.
DETAILS>> 10:30-11:45 am. St. James Episcopal Church, 975 E. Warner Road, Tempe. 480-345-2686 or office@ stjamestempe.org.
OPTIONAL STUDY SESSION, SHABBAT SERVICE
DETAILS>> Temple Emanuel, 5801 S. Rural Road, Tempe. Optional study session at 8:20 a.m., Shabbat morning service at 9:30 a.m., followed by a kiddush. DETAILS>> Call 480-838-1414 or visit www. emanueloftempe.org to learn more about the service.
-Contact Kelly Mixer: 480-898-7913 or kmixer@evtrib.com.
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BISSAR, Saadi J
Passed peacefully in his sleep at the age of 91 at his home on April 19, 2016
He leaves behind six children, Wafa Sturdivant and her husband William,
Texas; Fuad Bissar and his wife Cindy,of Manorville, New York; Naja Gir-
clude, Eric, Dana and Brian Sturdivant; Jillian, Areen & Adham Bis-
His two wives Ruth A Bissar(nee Oberholtzer) and Sena Raffe pre-deceased him
Saadi was born in Tripoli, Lebanon He moved his family from Lebanon to New York City in 1960 in search of opportunities for himself and his children
He worked as a lab technician for several companies, including Timex, for which he developed 4 patents on liquid crystal watch displays He als o worked selling insurance before moving to Arizona for a career change He was well known in the Mesa community After his retirement he owned rental property, renting apartment homes, medical offices and business suites in the community
The family would like to take this opportunity to thank his long time caregiver Amelia Aragon and her family for the loving care they provided our father
Sr Geomechanical Engineer needed by Freeport-McMoRan in Morenci, AZ
Under general supervision, provide professional analysis and guidance for slope stability functions including pit slope, stockpile stability and serve as resource for Geomechanical information and analysis Apply online atwww fmjobs com and ref to Req# 1600579.
IntraEdge has multiple openings for Software Engineer (SE), Tech Proj Mgr (TPM), Operations Research Analyst (ORA), System Analyst (SA), and Programmer Analyst (PA) positions at different levels in Chandler, AZ. PA candidates req BS/BE degree/US equiv; ORA, SA, SE, TPM candidates req Masters degree/US equiv and/or bachelors degree + 5 yrs exp, w/ skills in C,SQL,Oracle,J2EE,SAP ,JAVA,JSP,UNIX to analyze/dsgn/dev/implement/ test systems & applics Fax your resume to V Singh @ (866)273-1073 with ref no 2016-19 for SE, 2016-20 for SA, 2016-21 for PA, 2016-22 for TPM, 2016-23 for ORA directly on resume & reference ad in East Valley Tribune
PT Nights hard labor, GOOD PAY, some ladder climbing. Carpool available 602-980-9769
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
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t u d e , g o o d w o r k e t h i c , a strong attention to detail, 1 - 2 y e a r s
You are invited to attend a Public Meeting where City staff will be available to answer your questions No formal presentation will be given
Date: Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Keller Elementary School - Multi-Purpose Room 1445 E Hilton Ave Mesa, AZ 85204
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please
This contract shall be for furnishing all labor, materials, transportation and services for the construction and/or installation of the following work:
This Federal-Aid project is part of the Runway Incursion Mitigation (RIM) Plan at Falcon Field Airport and includes demolition and removal of existing taxiways, excavation and grading; new taxiway and ramp pavements (on new alignments); protect existing drainage structures; new and relocated airfield electric circuits, lights, and signs, new pavement markings, and appurtenant work, all as indicated on Approved Plans and Specifications
The Engineerʼs Estimate range is $1,935,000 – $ 2,365,000
For all technical, contract, bid-related, or other questions, please contact Maggie Martinez at maggie martinez@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 $102 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 pick-up
Mesaʼs 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
A pre-bid review of the site has been scheduled Please refer to Project Specific Provision Section #3 titled “Pre-Bid Review of Site” for additional information
Work shall be completed within 225 consecutive calendar days, beginning with the day following the starting date specified in the Notice to Proceed
Bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form provided and be accompanied by the Bid Bond for not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid, payable to the City of
The successful bidder will be required to execute the standard form of contract for construction within ten (10) days after formal award of contract In addition, the successful bidder must be registered in the City of Mesa Vendor Self-Service (VSS) System (http://mesaaz gov/business/purchasing/vendor-self-service)
The successful bidder, simultaneously with the execution of the Contract, will be req
and the most recent ACORD® Certific-
Public Notices
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Design Consultant for the following:
SOUTHERN AVENUE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS
SOUTHERN AVENUE FROM GREENFIELD ROAD THROUGH HIGLEY ROAD
PROJECT NO CP0700
Southern Avenue Roadway Improvements, Greenfield Road through Higley Road Project All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services are invited to submit their Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
The following is a summary of the project The required tasks will be reviewed with the selected Design Consultant and defined to meet the needs of the project as part of the Design improvements at the intersection of Southern Avenue and Higley Road a nd roadway reconstruction along Southern Avenue from Greenfield Road through Higley Road Improvements may include pedestri-
A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on May 4, 2016 at 8:00 am at the City Plaza BuildingRoom 170, 20 E. Main St., Mesa, Arizona 85201. At this meeting, City staff will discuss the scope of work and general contract issues and respond to questions from the attendees Attendance at the pre-submittal conference is not mandatory and all interested firms may submit a Statement of Qualifications whether or not they attend the conference All interested firms are encouraged to attend the Pre-Submittal Conference since City staff will not be available for meetings or to respond to individual inquiries regarding the project scope outside of this conference In addition, there will not be meeting minutes or any other information published from the PreSubmittal Conference
Contact with City Employees All firms interested in this project (including the firm's employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultant s) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, assure that contract decisions are made in public and to protect the integrity of the selection process All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified below
RFQ Lists This RFQ is available on the City's website at http://mesaaz gov/business/engineering/architectural-engineering-design-opportunities
The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter, plus a maximum of 10 pages to address the SOQ evaluation criteria (excluding resumes but including an organization chart with key personnel and their affiliation) Resumes for each team member shall be limited to a maximum length of two pages and should be attached as an appendix to the SOQ Minimum font size shall be 10pt Please provide seven (7) hard copies and one (1) digital copy (CD or USB drive) of the Statement of Qualifications by 2:00 pm on May 19, 2016 The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualification The City is an equal opportunity employer
Delivered or hand-carried submittals must be delivered to the Engineering Department reception area on the fifth floor of Mesa City Plaza Building in a sealed package On the submittal package, please display: Firm name, project number, and/or project title
Firms who wish to do business with the City of Mesa must be registered and activated in the City of Mesa Vendor Self Service (VSS) System (http://mesaaz gov/business/purchasing/vendor-self-service)
Questions Questions pertaining to the Design Consultant selection process or contract issues should be directed to Donna Horn of the Engineering Department at donna horn@mesaaz gov
BETH HUNING City Engineer
ATTEST:
DeeAnn Mickelsen
City Clerk
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VEHICLE AND COMMUNICATION UPFIT SERVICES
SOLICITATION # AGFD16-00006320
The Arizona Game & Fish Department, Support Services Branch, 5000 West Carefree Highway, Phoenix , AZ 85086, (623) 236-7449, will accept competitive sealed proposals for the above-mentioned service Copies of the Solicitation are available online at https://procure az gov Offers are to be submitted in the Procure AZ system by May 16,
2016 by 3:00 p m MST A Pre-offer conference will be held on Monday, May 9, 2016 at 9:00 a m at Arizona Game and Fish, 5000 W Caref ree Hwy Phoenix, AZ 85086 in the Receiving area
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CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Consultant for the following:
Gilbert Road Light Rail Extension Project Quality Assurance Soils and Material Testing and Sampling Project No CP0296
The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Consultant to provide quality assurance soils and materials testing and laboratory services related to Valley Metroʼs Gilbert Road Light Rail Extension (GRE) project The City of Mesa is responsible for quality assurance (QA) sampling and testing for aspects of the GRE project that will ultimately by owned and operated by the City of Mesa This includes streets, landscaping, overhead power lines, underground utilities and sidewalks All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services are invited to submit their Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Request for Statements of Qualifications (RFQ)
The following is a summary of the project The required tasks will be reviewed with the selected Consultant and defined to meet the needs of the project as part of the contract scoping
The scope of work includes quality assurance soils and material sampling and testing related to City of Mesa infrastructure Testing frequencies are outlined in Mesa Standard Specifications Amendments to MAG Uniform Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction Valley Metro is responsible for quality control for City infrastructure Additionally Valley Metro is responsible for quality control and quality assurance for all light rail infrastructure The quality assurance testing firm chosen for this project will report directly to the City of Mesa project manager, inspections and laboratory staff The work performed will be in compliance with Valley Metroʼs quality control program implemented for the project including coordination with work activities, standard documentation and reporting formats The firm will provide the City with the services of qualified materials technicians, support vehicles, and laboratory equipment This project will utilize both local funds and federal funds provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 11:00 am in Mesa City Plaza Conference Room 170 East located at 20 E Main St , Mesa, AZ 85201 At this meeting, City staff will discuss the scope of work and general contract issues and respond to questions from the attendees Attendance at the pre-submittal conference is not mandatory and all interested firms may submit a Statement of Qualifications whether or not they attend the conference All interested firms are encouraged to attend the Pre-Submittal Conference s
project scope outside of this conference. In addition, there will not be meeting minutes or any other information published from the Pre-Submittal Conference
Contact with City Employees All firms interested in this project (including the firmʼs employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, assure that contract decisions are made in public and to protect the integrity of the selection process All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified below
RFQ Lists This RFQ is available on the Cityʼs website at http://mesaaz gov/business/engineering/architecturalengineering-design-opportunities
The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter, plus a maximum of 10 pages to address the SOQ evaluation criteria (excluding resumes but including an organization chart with key personnel and their affiliation) Resumes for each team member shall be limited to a maximum length of two pages and should be attached as an appendix to the SOQ Minimum font size shall be 10pt Please provide seven hard copies and one (1) CD of the Statement of Qualification s by Wednesday June 1, 2016 at 2:00 pm The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualification The City is an equal opportunity employer
Delivered or hand-carried submittals must be delivered to the Engineering Department reception area on the fifth floor of Mesa City Plaza Building in a sealed package On the submittal package, please display: Firm name, project number, and/or project title
Firms who wish to do business with the City of Mesa must be registered in the City of Mesa Vendor Self Service (VSS) System (http://mesaaz gov/business/purchasing/vendor-self-service)
Questions Questions pertaining to the Construction Manager at Risk selection process or contract issues should be directed to Melodie Jackson of the Engineering Department at melodie jackson@mesaaz gov
BETH HUNING City Engineer
ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID OPENING: FRIDAY MAY 27, 2016, AT 11:00 A M (M S T )
TRACS NO 061 AP 362 H8680 01C
PROJ NO STP-061-A(201)T
TERMINI ORTEGA LAKE - ST JOHNS HWY
LOCATION EAST - CONCHO
The amount programmed for this contract is $2,600,000 00 The location and description of the proposed work are as follows:
The proposed work is located in Apache County in the Northeast District on State Route 61 from Ortega Lake to St Johns Highway, near the community of Concho The project limits begin at MP 362 00 and proceeds northeasterly to MP 367 00 The work consists of milling and replacing the existing pavement surface to maintain the structural integrity and to improve the ride and safety of the roadway The work also includes pavement marking, traffic control and other related work
Project plans, special provisions, and proposal pamphlets, as electronic files, are available free of charge from the Contracts and Specifications website, or they may be purchased in paper format at 1651 W Jackson, Room 121F, Phoenix, AZ 85007-3217, (602) 712-7221 The cost is $13 00
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) proposes to build a 58-foot Stealth Structure / Elm Tree (MonoElm) Communications Tower Anticipated lighting application is medium intensity dual red/white strobes The Site location is 6101 East Virginia Street, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85215 (33 28 33 5 N / 111 41 49 2 W) The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A1000433. ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS: Interested persons may review the application (www fcc gov/asr/applications) by entering the filing number Environmental concerns may be raised by filing a Request for Environmental Review (www fcc gov/asr/environmentalrequest) and online filings are strongly encouraged The mailing address to file a paper copy is: FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554 HISTORIC PROPERTIES
EFFECTS: Public comments regarding potential effects on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: EBI Consulting, Project 6116001311-AMG, 11445 E. Via Linda, Suite 2, #472, Scottsdale, AZ 85259, (585) 815-3290, agreen@ebiconsulting com
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
BID OPENING: FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2016 AT 11:00 A M (M S T )
TRACS NO 017 YV 232 H879301C PROJ NO NHPP-017-A(241)T TERMINI PHOENIX-CORDES JUNCTION HWY (I-17) LOCATION NEW RIVER RD - COLDWATER RD
The amount programmed for this contract is $21,500,000 The location and description of the proposed work are as follows:
The proposed work is located in Yavapai County on Interstate 17 between mileposts 232 01 and 245 00 The work consists of removing the existing asphaltic concrete (AC) by milling and replacing it with new AC and Asphalt-Rubber Asphaltic Concrete Friction Course Additional work includes replacing existing bridge rails with concrete bridge barrier; upgrading existing guardrail systems; replacing pavement markings, and other miscellaneous work
Project plans, special provisions, and proposal pamphlets, as electronic files, are available free of charge from the Contracts and Specifications website, or they may be purchased in paper format at 1651 W Jackson, Room 121F, Phoenix, AZ 85007-3217, (602) 712- 7221 The cost is $89 00
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The Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA Tucson, Arizona
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS for Design Professional Services relating to
The University of Arizona's Student Recreation Center, Locker Room Remodel UA Project No 16-9321
The University of Arizona invites interested and qualified Architectural/Engineering Firms/Teams to submit a written Statement of Qualifications to provide Design Professional Services, including Architecture and Engineering Services, relating to the proposed new Student Recreation Center, Locker Room Remodel, to be located at the Student Recreation Center, on the Campus of the University of Arizona in Tucson This is a qualifications-based selection process Neither design proposals nor fee proposals are desired at this time
Project Description
This project is for the design of a comprehensive locker room remodel at the existing University of Arizona Student Recreation Center The current locker rooms remain as they were constructed in the original building over twenty-five years ago They are now in need of renovating to achieve greater inclusivity for all Recreation Center patrons, as well as to update the facilities with more contemporary design features and finishes
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
available beginning at 8:00 am local Tucson time on Thursday, April 21, 2016 The Request for Q
www pdc arizona edu It is the sole responsibility of the Respondent to obtain, review, and acknowledge any addenda that may be published on the PDC website
A pre-interview meeting may be held for short-listed firms
Statements of Qualifications shall be delivered to the University no later than 5:00 pm local Tucson time on Thursday, May 12, 2016, and shall be addressed and marked as follows:
Statement of Qualifications for Design Professional Services for:
Student Recreation Center, Locker Room Remodel
UA Project No 16-9321
Debra Johnson, Senior Architect Department of Planning, Design & Construction
The University of Arizona 220 West Sixth Street, Third Floor Tucson, Arizona 85701
The Name of the Prime Respondent The Date and Hour the SOQ is Due
Deliver six (6) copies of the SOQ together in a sealed package Do not wrap each copy separately Also upload a digital copy of the complete SOQ, in bookmarked PDF format, to the PDC Dropsite at the following link: http://www pdc arizona edu/workwithua/upload aspx
Copies of the Statement of Qualifications shall not be sent to any other office or department of the University of Arizona The University reserves the right to reject any or all submittals, or to withhold the award for any reason it may determine, and to waive or decline to waive irregularities in any SOQ All information regarding the content of the Statements of Qualifications will remain confidential until an award is made or until all Statements of Qualifications are rejected
Submission of a Statement of Qualifications shall constitute acceptance by the Respondent of all terms, clauses and conditions of the Pro Forma Agreement which will be used for this project A copy of this Pro Forma Agreement can be found in the Appendix of this Request for Qualifications
Please address all inquiries concerning this Request for Qualifications, the Project, or the selection proces s in general, ONLY to the University's Project Manager:
Debra Johnson, Senior Architect Department of Planning, Design & Construction
The University of Arizona P O Box 210300 Tucson, Arizona 85721-0300
Phone: (520) 626-2420
E-Mail: debraj@email arizona edu
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
ONSLOW COUNTY
Name of Plaintiff
Kelly Jean Bradshaw
Jacksonville NC 28540
VERSUS
Name Of Defendant(s)
Malcolmn Frank Stansberry
Public Notices
CIVIL SUMMONS File No: 16CVD959
In The General Court Of Justice (x) District
To Each Of The Defendant(s) Named Below:
Name And Address of Defendant 1
Malcolmn Frank Stansberry
1710 S Jentilly Ln Apt 23, Tempe, AZ 85281
A Civil Action Has Been Commenced Against You!
You are notified to appear and answer the complaint of the plaintiff as follows:
2 File the original of the written answer with the Clerk of Superior Court of the county named above
If you fail to answer the complaint, the plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint
Name And Address Of Plaintiff s Attorney (If None, Address Of Plaintiff)
Kelly Jean Bradshaw 1693 Blue Creek Rd , Jacksonville, NC, 28540
Date Issued: 3/9/16 Time 11:36 AM /s/ illegible (X) Deputy CSC
CARE AND PROTECTION TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION
DOCKET NUMBER: 15CP0345AT
TRIAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS JUVENILE COURT DEPARTMENT
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Bristol County Juvenile Court 40 Broadway, Suite 1521 Taunton, MA 02780
TO: Jesse Mullinax
A petition has been presented to this court by Dept of Children and Families (Attleboro) seeking, as to the following child(ren), Aiden Mullinax, that said child(ren) be found in need of care and protection and committed to the Department of Children and Families
The court may dispense the rights of the person named herein to receive notice of or to consent to any legal proceeding affecting the adoption, custody, or guardians
child(ren) is/are in need of care and protection and that the best interests of the child(ren) would be served by said disposition
You are hereby ORDERED to appear in this court, at the court address set forth above, on 06/01/2016, 09:00 AM Pre Trial Conference (CR/CV)
You may bring an attorney with you If you have a right to an attorney and if the court determines that you are indigent, the court will appoint an attorney to represent you
If you fail to appear, the court may proceed on that date and any date thereafter with a trial on the merits of the petition and an adjudication of this matter
For further information call the Office of the Clerk-Magist rate at 508-977-4905
WITNESS: Hon John S Spinale
FIRST JUSTICE
Roger J Oliveira
Acting Clerk-Magistrate
DATE ISSUED: 04/13/2016
LEGAL AD
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
The Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES) will be issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) on the ProcureAZ e-procurement website for Maintenance and Repair for Commercial Kitchen Equipment and Food Service Appliances.
The purpose is to obtain maintenance and repair services for various types of commercial kitchen equipment, food service appliances, dining and serving line fixtures and surfaces that are located in diverse Governm ent buildings
You will need to register as a vendor in ProcureAz to receive a notice when the solicitation is issued The web address is: https://procure az gov To respond to the RFP, all Offerors must be registered in ProcureAZ with the following NIGP Code (commodity code):
NIGP Code - 931-30
NIGP Class - 931 - Equipment Maintenance and Repair
NIGP Class Item - 30 - Cafeteria and Kitchen Equipment, Commercial, Maintenance and Repair
To view a copy of the official RFP, including all particulars, interested parties should
Bids must be entered/completed/ submitted in https://procure az gov/ no later than the date indicated in the Request for Proposal at 3:00:59 p m (Arizona Time) The
NOTE: Information within this Notice may change after publication of the solicitation Vendors are advised to consult the bid in https://procure az gov/ for the most current information concerning this procurement
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the Solicitation contact person Requests shall be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation
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Public Notices
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE S SALE TS#: 16-16197 Order #: 160020755 The following legally described trust property wili be sold, pursuant to the power of Sale under that certain Deed of Trust dated 7/21/2009 and recorded on 7/27/2009 as Instrument # 20090690664, Book Page Loan Modification recorded on 06/05/2013 as In-
TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE, YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO
YOU OBTAIN AN ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder at At the Main Entrance to the Superior Court Building, Maricopa County Courthouse, 201 W Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003, on 5/24/2016 at 10:00 AM of said day: LOT 43, CENTURION MEADOWS, ACCORDING TO BOOK 211 OF MAPS, PAGE 48, RECORDS OF MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA The successor trustee appointed herein qualifies as trustee of the Trust Deed in the trustee's capacity as a licensed insurance producer as required by ARS Section 33-803, Subsection A Name of Trustee s Regulator: Arizona Department of Insurance ACCORDING TO THE DEED OF TRUST OR UPON INFORMATION
PROVIDED PURSUANT TO A R S SECTION 33- 808(C): Street address or identifiable location: 1716 EAST INVERNESS AVENUE MESA, AZ 85204 A P N : 13909-048 Original Principal Balance: $190,591 00 Name and address of original trus-
MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY 1716 EAST INVERNESS AVENUE MESA, CA 85204 Name and address of beneficiary:(as of recording of Notice of Sale )BANK OF AMERICA, N A c/o Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC1 600 Douglass Road, Suite 200 A Anaheim, CA 92806 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have not further recourse The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designations, if any, shown herein Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the unpaid principal balance of the noteisi secured by said Dusd of Trust, with interest thereon as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee Conveyance of the property shall be without warranty, express or implied, and subject to all liens, claims or interest having a priority senior to the Deed of Trust The Trustee shall not express an opinion as to the condition of title NAME, ADDRESS and TELEPHONE NUMBER OF TRUSTEE: (as of recording of Notice of Sale)Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC P O Box 3309 Anaheim, California 92803 (888)
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ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Arizona State University is requesting proposals from qualified firms or individuals for RFP# 221604 Television Services Proposal packages are available at Purchasing and Business Services, University Services Building, Arizona State University, 1551 S Rural Road, Tempe, Arizona 85281 Proposals will be accepted for RFP# 221604 until 3:00 P M , MST, 05/31/16 at the address listed above or by mail to Purchasing and Business Services, Arizona State University , P O Box 875212, Tempe, Arizona, 85287-5212 The proposal package is available at the ASU Commodities Bid Board at http://asu edu/purchasing/bids/index html
A Pre-proposal conference will be held on Monday, May 2, 2016 at 9:30 AM at the T
Tempe campus will take place immediately after the conclusion of the Pre-proposal Conference
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BID OPENING: FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2016, AT 11:00 A M (M S T )
TRACS NO 264 AP 441 H824601C
PROJ NO HSIP-STP- 264-A(211)T
TERMINI TUBA CITY - WINDOW ROCK HIGHWAY (SR 264)
LOCATION BURNSIDE - FISH WASH
The amount programmed for this contract is $22,000,000 00 The location and description of the proposed work are as follows:
The proposed pavement rehabilitation, widening and bridge replacement work is located in Apache County on SR 264 within Navajo Nation in Ganado area The project begins at MP 441 19 and ends at MP 450 02 The work includes overlaying the existing pavement with asphaltic concrete, shoulder widening with asphaltic concrete over aggregate base, placing AR-ACFC and construction of new Fish Wash Bridge to replace the existing bridge The work also includes construction of guardrail, installation of new pipes, extension of the existing pipes, installation of barbed wire fence and cattle guards, pavement markings, and other related work
Project plans, special provisions, and proposal pamphlets, as electronic files, are available free of charge from the Contracts and Specifications website, or they may be purchased in paper format at 1651 W Jackson, Room 121F, Phoenix, AZ 85007-3217, (602) 712- 7221 The cost is $160
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ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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BID OPENING: FRIDAY MAY 13, 2016 AT 11:00 A M (M S T )
TRACS NO 010 MA 151 H872901C
PROJ NO
NH--010-C(211)T
TERMINI PHOENIX - CASA GRANDE HIGHWAY (I-10)
LOCATION UNIVERSITY DRIVE T I
The amount programmed for this contract is $384,000 The location and description of the proposed work are as follows:
The proposed Bridge Deck Repair work is located in Maricopa County within the City of Phoenix on Interstate 10 (I-10) at the University Drive Traffic Interchange Underpass at MP 151 49 The work consists of replacing deck expansion joint assemblies, applying penetrating crack seal to bridge deck, cleaning and patching concrete roadway, pedestrian fence repair, installing new sidewalk ramps, and other miscellaneous work
Project plans, special provisions, and proposal pamphlets, as electronic files, are available free of charge from the Contracts and Specifications website, or they may be purchased in paper format at 1651 W Jackson, Room 121F, Phoenix, AZ 85007-3217, (602) 712- 7221 The cost is $18
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ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
BID OPENING: FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2016, AT 11:00 A M (M S T )
TRACS NO 040 MO 010 H863401C
PROJ NO
BR-040-A(218)T
TERMINI TOPOCK-KINGMAN HIGHWAY (I-40) STR # 1587, 1589, 1590, 1591 & 1310
LOCATION BOULDER WASH TO ILLAVAR WASH EB BRIDGES
The amount programmed for this contract is $6,000,000 The location and description of the proposed work are as follows:
The proposed work is located in Mohave County on Interstate 40 The project begins at milepost 10 68 and extends to milepost 19 03 The work consists of bridge deck and bridge barrier rehabilitation, roadway pavement reconstruction, median detour crossover construction, installation of storm drain pipe and other related work
Project plans, special provisions, and proposal pamphlets, as electronic files, are available free of charge from the Contracts and Specifications website, or they may be purchased in paper format at 1651 W Jackson, Room 121F, Phoenix, AZ 85007-3217, (602) 712- 7221 The cost is $64
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ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
BID OPENING: FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2016, AT 11:00 A M (M S T )
TRACS NO 008 YU 056 H8707 01C
PROJ NO IM-NHPP-008-A(224)T
TERMINI YUMA - CASA GRANDE HIGHWAY (I-8)
LOCATION MOHAWK REST AREA
The amount programmed for this contract is $4,700,000 The location and description of the proposed work are as follows:
The proposed project is located in Yuma County along I-8 at milepost 56, approximately 11 miles west of Dateland The work includes upgrading equipment in the rest rooms, c aretaker residence, ramadas, and vendor kiosks A new pump house, new reservoir, new water transmission line, and well equipment for a new water campus are also included in the work Additional work includes lining sewer pipes, replacing septic tanks, rehabilitating waste disposal pits, rehabilitating existing water and wastewater systems, milling and replacing asphaltic concrete, replacing pavement marking, and other miscellaneous work
Project plans, special provisions, and proposal pamphlets, as electronic files, are available free of charge from the Contracts and Specifications website, or they may
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ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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BID OPENING: FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2016, AT 11:00 A M (M S T )
TRACS NO 008 YU 020 H869701C
PROJ NO NH-008-A(222)T
TERMINI YUMA - CASA GRANDE HIGHWAY (I-8)
LOCATION DOME VALLEY - WELLTON
The amount programmed for this contract is $13,600,000 00 The locatio scription of the proposed work are as follows:
The proposed pavement rehabilitation project is located in Yuma County from MP 20 42 to MP 29 00 The work consists of milling of various dept AC and AR-ACFC, spot repair, sealing cracks, shoulder build-up, installa guardrail, replacing bridge barrier, bridge deck repair, deck seal, seeding ment marking and other related
Project plans, special provisions, and proposal pamphlets, as electronic available free of charge from the Contracts and Specifications website, o be purchased in paper format at 1651 W Jackson, Room 121F, Phoenix 85007-3217, (602) 712-7221 The cost is $59
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7/27/2009 as Instrument # 20090690664, Book Page Loan Modification recorded on 06/05/2013 as Instrument No 20130513575 in the office of the County Recorder of Maricopa County Arizona, NOTICE! IF YOU
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
