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Millions of dollars ride on E. Mesa vote

BY JIM WALSH Tribune Staff Writer

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fter months of public meetings, the massive Hawes Crossing development is heading toward a vote by the Mesa City Council in January, with only one member opposing it and millions of dollars riding on the decision.

If the zoning changes requested by attorney Jordan Rose are approved, that vote would unlock the potential for development of more than 1,100 acres in an aircraft over�light area two miles from Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport.

It also will enable six dairy farmers to sell their 535 acres and relocate to a more pastoral setting.

While the dairy farms have come to symbol-

ize Hawes Crossing, which plans to use a white and silver dairy-oriented theme, the Arizona Land Department stands to bene�it just as much if not more so.

Hawes Crossing includes 595 state-owned acres that likely would be sold in a lucrative auction if the council approves the zoning.

The state land runs along Loop 202, where major projects such as of�ice parks, industrial parks and large multi-family housing complexes are anticipated. The auction would help the department further its mission of supporting public universities and schools.

“There’s a lot of money on the table,’’ Rose said – not only for the dairymen and the state but also for Mesa through taxes and other revenues like development fees.

“I think it was monumentally important that

the staff show that the vast majority (of Hawes Crossing) is in the county,’’ Rose said. “It’s important to get control over that much property so you get revenue out of it. The revenues are going to come to the city or the county.’’

In a Sept. 3 report, state land commissioner Lisa Atkins said her department raised more than $216 million in revenue – including $146 million from 16 land sales and lease auctions.

She noted sales in the 2018-19 �iscal year totaled more than any year since 2007.

Moreover, developers are paying premium prices for vacant land in Maricopa County as population growth soars and a housing shortage plagues the region.

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Staff bonuses Joy and heartbreak doomed Mesa schools chief

BY JORDAN HOUSTON Tribune Staff Writer

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ormer Mesa Public Schools Superintendent Ember Conley resigned following questions raised over how the district was compensating its executives, Governing Board President Elaine Miner disclosed Dec. 10.

Miner’s revelation came as the board tried to answer some of the questions surrounding her abrupt suspension early last month and her subsequent resignation two weeks ago only 18 months into her three-year contract.

Miner said an unidenti�ied board member raised concerns over executive pay during the last week of October, which prompted the board to meet with legal counsel in an executive session on Nov. 13 and pursue an internal investigation.

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Chandler’s first African-American mayor dies at 90

BY KEVIN REAGAN Tribune Staff Writer

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oy Payne, Chandler’s first and only African-American mayor is being remembered as a trailblazer who overcame unlikely odds to reach the highest office of his community.

Mr. Payne, a former educator and city leader, passed away on Dec. 8. He was 90.

Mr. Payne made history in 1983 by becoming the first African-American to be elected to the Chandler City Council. He made history again in 1990 after voters elected him mayor for two consecutive terms.

His life reflected the societal shifts taking place throughout the 20th century. He was born into a world offering him few opportunities, yet he left it with the respect and admiration of his community.

The high school once barred Mr. Payne from attending but now has his name memorialized on one of its buildings.

He saw Chandler transform from a pasture of farm fields into the burgeoning suburb it’s become today. But despite his achievements, friends and associates recalled how Mr. Payne always remained graciously humble.

“It always struck me how accessible he was as a mayor,” said Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke.

He remembered meeting Mr. Payne back when Hartke was finishing his master’s degree and needed help with a research project. Mr. Payne spent hours explaining the history of Chandler’s neighborhoods and demographics, Hartke said.

COY PAYNE

Mr. Payne will be missed, the mayor said about his predecessor because he was a leader who never held grudges or played politics.

“I think Mayor Payne was very good at just looking for solutions and asking lots of questions,” Hartke added.

Mr. Payne was one of nine children born to Scott and Virgie Payne. His father uprooted the family from their Texas home in the early 1940s and moved to Arizona in search of better economic prospects.

They first settled in Eloy, where Mr. Payne helped his father pick cotton for months before the family could save enough money to purchase an automobile. They drove north and found a rancher near Chandler looking for farmhands.

Education was important to Mr. Payne’s parents so they were discouraged to learn Chandler didn’t have any classrooms for African-Americans students.

“We couldn’t go to school with the white kids and there was no school for black kids in Chandler,” Mr. Payne said during a 2007 interview with History Makers.

Mr. Payne and his siblings were forced to attend a segregated school in Mesa before Chandler opened an all-black elementary school near Chandler Heights Road.

But after graduating from school, the Payne children had nowhere to go since Chandler High School refused to accept them.

Mr. Payne once told the East Valley Tribune how his Coy Payne and his wife Willie nee Woods raised six children. father petitioned the local (Chandler Unified School District) school board to desegregate

Chandler High. The petition failed and Mr. Payne always remembered the words of one school board member.

“He said never in his lifetime will he see a black kid in the same class as his kids,” Mr. Payne told the Tribune in 2009.

Mr. Payne was forced to take the bus to the all-black Carver High School in central Phoenix. After he graduated, Payne briefly attended Arizona State University before dropping out and enlisting in the U.S. Army.

He saw some combat during the Korean War and used his military benefits to finish his bachelor’s degree in education at ASU. Mr. Payne then started his professional career teaching third graders in Chandler.

He married Willie Woods, an accountant and civil rights activist, and the couple raised six children together.

Mr. Payne spent the next three decades working as a teacher and administrator in the Chandler Unified School District. He retired in 1989, one year before his run for Chandler’s mayor.

His 2-to-1 victory over Jane DuComb, a fellow city council member, made Mr. Payne the first African-American elected mayor of any city in Arizona. He later credited his political success to the support he received from a large cross-section of the community.

“Chandler’s black population was just 3 percent,” Mr. Payne told the Tribune in 2009. “I couldn’t get elected by just the black population.”

see PAYNE page 6

As mayor, Coy Payne mentored Justice of the Peace Jay Tibshraeny, who was his vice mayor.

(Special to the Tribune)

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HAWES from page 1

great interest,’’ Rose said, although she had no estimate on how long it might take to build out the master-planned, mixed-used development.

Mesa Planning Director Nana Appiah reminded the council that the city would gain control over 967 acres currently in Maricopa County through an annexation.

Only 161 acres included in the Hawes Crossing plan are now within Mesa’s boundaries.

Mesa has no primary property tax, but it has a secondary property tax that often is used to finance bonds approved by voters through bond issues for major capital improvements. That secondary tax also helps finance Mesa Public Schools’ bonds.

The latest city bond issues, approved by voters last year, eventually will build a sweeping array of community improvements – including a southeast Mesa library, police and fire stations and a series of parks.

But Appiah also noted in a presentation to the council last week that the annexation and the zoning changes are vital to the dairymen and the land department because the county’s RU-43 zoning on the property limits them to one house per acre.

Either in Mesa or in the county, zoning changes to allow mixed-use development would be required.

But opponents, including East Mesa Councilman Kevin Thompson and former council member Rex Griswold, argue that approving Hawes Crossing threatens nearby Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport with residential encroachment that could limit airport operations in the future.

Hawes Crossing falls entirely in Aircraft Overflight Area 3, where housing is considered a compatible use despite inevitable plane noise.

Appiah also noted that Mesa’s zoning approval would require construction techniques to bring the noise down inside residential units to 45 decibels or less.

Housing is banned in overflight area 1, which has a decibel rating of 65 and is closest to the airport, and is allowed only by a special use permit in aircraft overflight area II, which is rated at 60 decibels.

Appiah displayed a map showing that the closest section of Hawes Crossing is a half-mile away from the overflight area II. That’s one reason why Thompson, Griswold and economic development entities such as the Mesa Chamber of Commerce and the Mayor’s Economic Development Advisory Council have opposed Hawes Crossing.

All favor protecting the airport and

more housing. He said Eastmark, a rapidly growing master-planned community already provides housing east of the airport.

“In my opinion, it is short-sighted’’ to allow more housing so close to the airport, Griswold said. “If you are going to be a more modern city, rather than a bedroom community,’’ more high-quality jobs are needed.

Citing the city’s success with the Elliot Road Technology Corridor, east of Loop 202, where Apple and other big companies have opened data centers or are planning them, Griswold said Mesa should continue to concentrate on economic development near the airport.

“We’re on the verge of being cutting-edge with jobs if we don’t mess it up,’’ he said.

Mayor John Giles told the East Valley Tribune that he has not made his mind up on how he will vote on zoning case, pending the city’s efforts to clarify a few issues with Rose.

This map shows the different areas near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport where housing is allowed and forbidden. The “We’re trying to get the best deal,’’ area in pink is where it is banned and the yellow is an area where special permits are required. Hawes crossing, the area Giles said. “It’s a work in progress.’’ shaded by dots, is in Aircraft Overflight Area 3, where housing is allowed despite noise from planes. (City of Mesa) City Manager Chris Brady listed some of those issues at last week’s pursuing commercial and industrial de- that no would not pose a threat to planes. velopment in the area to encourage job A statement recorded with property re- council meeting.

They include an easement to allow acdevelopment. cords would also make it clear the area is Rose said she has compromised as subject to aircraft noise. A sign required cess along Elliot Road to high-voltage much as possible on this issue, reducing in sales offices also would notify poten- power lines along a corridor about a halfmile to the north; a restriction on resithe area of housing in Hawes Crossing to tial buyers of noise from air traffic.

44 percent from more than 80 percent in But the airport did not oppose Hawes dential housing on the first floor along Elearly versions. She said 56 percent will Crossing because it is in overflight area III. liot; and signs directing traffic to Phoenix be for non-residential development.

“Typically, when we come before a gov- Gateway Airport within Hawes Crossing.

But Giles also noted there are advanThat’s still too much for Thompson, ernment body, it’s more clear-cut than tages for Mesa to consider the huge dewho said residents of Hawes Crossing with Hawes Crossing,’’ O’Neill said. would inevitably call the city to complain He said noise is difficult to predict for velopment “I would like to see a way to master about aircraft noise. the future because additional taxiways “That’s what is going to get us those are being built to allow more efficient use plan this property,’’ Giles said. “That’s the calls and that is what is going to impact of all of three runways, some of which are primary motivation I am aware of, for city planning purposes, so we can avoid the operations at the airport,’’ he said. a mile apart from each other.

“It’s going to be detrimental. We are go“When we have all the taxiway connec- inconsistent or piecemeal development.’’

He acknowledged that Rose is correct ing to have issues when we fill this area tions, we will be able to use all three runwith residential.’’ ways more efficiently,’’ O’Neill said. “De- in her argument that approving the zonJ. Brian O’Neill, CEO and executive di- pending upon which runway we’re using, ing would produce significant revenues rector of Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport, it’s going to have an impact on the flight for the city – especially with Mesa’s relihas warned about future noise com- path, whether it’s Gilbert, Queen Creek or ance on the secondary property tax.

But he said revenue is not the overridplaints, especially when houses in Hawes Mesa.’’

Crossing are resold to new owners who Councilman Jeremy Whittaker praised ing issue.

“I can honestly tell you that it has not might not realize their close proximity to Rose for compromising on the amount of the airport and flight paths. residential development in Hawes Cross- been discussed at any meetings I have atProperty owners in Hawes Crossing ing and said he plans to vote to approve tended, but it is nonetheless true,’’ Giles said. “Certainly, there is motivation for would be required to grant the city an the project. “avigation” easement, essentially hold“I think the city is always eager to de- the taxpayers to want a larger tax pool.’’

He said Mesa is the only city that reguing the city harmless. The easement also velop dirt and turn it into something subserves as an official notification to res- stantial,’’ he said. “I think everyone de- lates the aircraft overflight district III and idents that their property is in an over- serves an opportunity the sell their land.’’ that other cities approve residential in flight area.

“I think the zoning attorney is doing a those areas all the time.

While more residential might alter Hawes Crossing’s location also requires tremendous amount of work to keep evairport operations, he said it was apparFederal Aviation Administration approv- eryone happy,’’ Whittaker said.

But Griswold said Mesa needs more in- ent to him from O’Neill’s comments that al before any building permits can be issued. The agency requires assurances dustrial development to create jobs, not there would be no need for restrictions.

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Lawmaker wants pot legalized for autism

BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

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state lawmaker is seeking to force state health officials to do something they have previously rejected: allow the use of medical marijuana to treat autism.

The proposal by Rep. Diego Espinoza, D-Tolleson, would add “autism spectrum disorder’’ to the list of what a 2010 voter-approved law considers “debilitating medical conditions’’ for which a doctor can recommend the use of marijuana by patients.

Espinoza said parents want that as an option for treating some of the symptoms as an alternative to other medications.

HB 2049 also would allow the use of marijuana by those who are suffering from opioid use disorder. Espinoza said he sees the use of marijuana as far preferable to people dying from overdoses.

The 2010 law allows doctors to recommend marijuana to those who suffer from certain listed conditions, ranging from cancer, glaucoma, AIDS and Crohn’s disease to seizures, severe nausea and severe and chronic pain. But the law also allows state health officials to add conditions themselves if they believe it is medically justified.

Parents of some children with autism

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Justice of the Peace Jay Tibshraeny knew Mr. Payne for more than 30 years – first as a father to several of Tibshraeny’s high school friends and later as a political mentor, role model and friend.

“I knew him before we ran for council because a couple of his sons went to school with me,” recalled the former Chandler Council member, mayor and legislator.

Tibshraeny said before he entered his city council race in 1986, he sought Mr. Payne’s advice.

“I got interested in politics and I reached out to him. He was very supportive of me entering and he was very supportive of my campaign,” said Tibshraeny, whom

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made such a request two years ago only to have their plea rejected. That decision was upheld last year, with a state hearing officer concluding that the petition “failed to provide evidence that the use of marijuana will provide therapeutic or palliative benefit to an individual suffering from ASD.’’ Espinoza’s bill would eliminate the need for health department approval – or even medical studies.

H e pointed out that Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed legislation this year adding autism to the list of conditions for which medical marijuana can be recommended.

“In Colorado there are families that actually have results based on what their children have been experiencing by taking that medical marijuana,’’ Espinoza said. He said it appears to be a better alternative that other medications now available that can have side effects.

“So how could you deny, especially a parent that’s willing to try that ... transition into this alternative to see if that Mr. Payne appointed vice mayor for two consecutive two-year terms when he was mayor.

“He was mayor during a very explosive time of growth for Chandler,” Tibshraeny added.

Chandler’s population ballooned by 96 percent between 1990 and 2000.

During his first term on Council, Tibshraeny recalled how much he admired the way Mr. Payne conducted himself and the Council’s business.

“He had a good way about him. I admired the way he dealt with people at council meetings and the decorum he maintained as Council did its business. I tried to follow his example,” Tibshraeny said.

Mr. Payne’s warm personality kept him

would be a better alternative for them?’’

Espinoza asked.

Nor is he deterred by the lack of the kind of studies that the health department recognizes as proving that marijuana is effective in helping children with autism.

“I can share with you that I have worked with constituents in my district that their sons and daughters in that realm have had tremendous r e sults,’’ E s pinoza s a i d .

“I’ve actually seen in first hand.’’

Still, he acknowle d g e d that the Arizona parents who are getting marijuana legally are able to obtain it because their children are having seizures, a side effect for some youngsters with autism. And seizures already are lawful conditions.

The use of marijuana to help those addicted to opioids is a different matter.

There is no evidence that anyone has petitioned the department to add that to the list. But Espinoza said there is popular in Chandler long after he left the mayor’s office.

Chandler Unified named a middle school after Mr. Payne and his wife in 2004. Chandler High School, the campus once prohibited Mr. Payne from attending, honored the former mayor by placing his name on its new gymnasium.

“Coy Payne was a leader in our community and champion for the students of CUSD,” said Chandler High School Principal Larry Rother.

Chandler Men of Action, a nonprofit led by local African-American leaders, annually hands out an award named in honor of Mr. Payne.

Pastor Victor Hardy of Chandler’s Congregational Church of the Valley is sched-

reason to believe that it is a better option.

“I have overdoses in my community it seems like every day,’’ he said. “And so if marijuana could be an alternative to help wean them off, then why not try that?’’

The idea of marijuana as a legal option to deal with addiction has come up in Arizona before.

In 2018, then-Rep. Vince Leach, R-Tucson, agreed to language to a bill he was sponsoring to add opioid use disorder to what would allow doctors to legally recommend the drug. The measure cleared the House but faltered in the Senate.

State Health Director Cara Christ noted that chronic pain, one of the reasons that some people get hooked on opioids, is one of the conditions for which marijuana already can be recommended.

Still, she stopped short of suggesting that doctors start treating patients with marijuana, stating, “Each individual is going to be different.’’

Backers of expanding the medical use of marijuana will need to generate a great deal of support to get HB 2049 enacted into law.

That’s because the original 2010 law, having been approved by voters, can only be altered with a three-fourths vote of the Legislature. uled to receive the Coy Payne Man of the Year Award at a banquet in February.

He said Mr. Payne paved the way for so many in the community and influenced them to be their best selves.

“We’re working under that tutelage of what he had to offer to us,” Hardy said.

“If it were not for him, there would be no Chandler Men of Action.”

His love of the community will be Mr. Payne’s enduring legacy, Hardy added, as well as his ability to make everyone he came into contact with feel welcomed.

“His warmth was the thing I remember about him the most,” Hardy said. “You could talk about with him anything going on.”

Services have not been announced.

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“There was an executive session for the superintendent evaluation where additional information was discussed on Nov. 18,” said Miner. “An internal audit was initiated to explore, number one, any costs associated with the reorganization of the district’s leadership team and number 2, whether compensation increases for members of the SET [Superintendent Executive Team] had all been approved by the board.”

Miner explained that audit has been completed but that members have not yet had a chance to sift through its findings.

Miner’s disclosure echo allegations made in a private criminal complaint to the state Attorney General’s Office that was filed by former board president Ben Smith within days of Conley’s suspension.

Smith, who led the board when it hired Conley, has accused Conley of theft and embezzlement for giving out administrative raises and promotion salaries he claims exceeded the amounts approved by the board.

The three-page complaint cites a June 6 memo with approved $5,000 raises awarded to four members of Conley’s executive team: Assistant Superintendent of Business & Support Services Scott Thompson, Chief Financial Officer Daniel O’Brien, Chief Technology Officer David Sanders and Dobson/Westwood Area Assistant Superintendent Arlinda Mann.

Smith said his own research – which he claims was confirmed by an “anonymous source” – indicates the increases were “drastically higher” than what the board approved.

He also alleged several Mesa employees may have received salaries higher than what was set in contracts approved by the board.

Smith’s allegations are patterned after the indictment filed by a state grand

jury against EVIT Superintendent Chad Wilson for bonuses he doled out without board approval when he headed the Apache Junction Unified School District.

The Attorney General’s office confirmed it was conducting an investigation into Conley, and for the first time since news of the investigation broke, the district is commenting on it.

“We cannot run as a district efficiently or effectively without wise and skilled administrators,” said Miner. “In order to in order to attract strong administrators in our competitive environment we have to pay enough money but that is heavily balanced with what is appropriate compared to other districts.”

“As we review the audit, we will evaluate the SET[Superintendent Executive Team] current salaries,” she continued.“If they are beyond what is board-approved or inconsistent with the longstanding practice of determining salaries the district has maintained, we will address it.”

Miner said the decision to place Conley

on paid leave had nothing to do with the timing of Mesa Public Schools’ override election, which preceded Conley’s suspension by a few weeks. Voters had approved a 15 percent budget override on Nov. 5 and Conley was suspended Nov. 17.

“I am hopeful that the actions of the board in the last few days demonstrate to the public there is responsible budget oversight and that timing of override election was not strategically planned,” Miner said, adding: “Due diligence of the board began without delay before the override election but could not be completed by the election given all the schedules and issues involved.”

The school board also approved a severance agreement that pays Conley $73,639.If Conley had been fired, MPS would have had to pay the remainder of her three-year contract, which ends in mid-2021.Her base annual salary was set at $225,000 in 2018.

She would have also been eligible to receive payouts for any unused sick days up to 240 days at 55 percent of her daily rate and unused vacation days up to 60 days at her full daily rate.

When Conley officially resigned on Dec. 2, the school board voted 4-1 during a special meeting to approve the resignation.

Board member Kiana Sears cast the lone vote against it, saying only that she disagreed with the “financial provision” of the superintendent’s departure agreement.

Interim Superintendent Peter Lesar, who will be filling in until the remainder of the year, gave his first report during the Dec. 10 meeting.

He explained that the district will continue to move forward with Conley’s key initiatives, such as strategic and master planning.

“I continue to be inspired by the dedication of our leaders,educators and support staff and the incredible things that are

happening in our schools due to the daily commitment of staff, students and the community,” he shared.

“Know that we will work tirelessly to make all students, all staff and all parents proud they’re part of our family,” he continued.

Lesar stepped into his new role on Dec. 3.

He retired in July after a 32-year career at MPS, in which he took on many roles, including teacher, to principal, to associate superintendent.

His wife has also had a teaching career in the district and their two daughters were both students, Lesar said.

Freshman board member Marcie Hutchinson said she believes Lesar is a sound choice for the new role.

“I trust him and know he will work tirelessly to make sure the job of teaching and caring for Mesa’s kids continues at a high level during this transition time,” she said told the East Valley Tribune.

Although Conley has not commented on her pending investigation, she wrote in a resignation letter to the board that she was grateful for her time spent leading the district.

“I want to take this opportunity to thank each and every member of the Board for giving me the honor of serving the students of our District,” she stated.

“Working with the students and the many talented professionals in the District has been one of the most inspiring experiences of my professional life,” Conley continued. “The Mesa Public Schools family is truly remarkable, and Mesa Public Schools is an organization that will continue to be a beacon of excellence in public education.”

Conley also outlined the personal turmoil leading up to her departure, including the deaths of her father and close friend.

Miner said the board will continue to release information regarding the audit and investigation when it can.

what the board authorized.

And it came in the wake of the recent indictment of East Valley Institute of Technology Superintendent Chad Wilson for doing the same thing when he headed Apache Junction Unified School District.

“The school board moved forward to approve of any pay records that were presented to them in the last seven years that they might be unable to confirm if they were approved or not but that won’t be able to be verified,” explained Associate Superintendent Shaun Holmes.

Many of the payments, which date back to 2013, were small amounts made to a

variety of employees within the district, such as teachers, substitute teachers and coaches.

Payments were as $50 though some were as high as around $50,000.

They were given for reasons ranging from professional development to results-based bonuses and extra duty stipends, among other reasons.

Holmes told the East Valley Tribune that because the district is so large and because of the current payment system in place, such stipends and bonuses can slide by board approval – but that it doesn’t mean they were nefarious in nature.

“We’re a large organization and I believe at some point – a point in time I am not able to identify where we had a system in place that we believed to be appropriate – that system changed,” said the associate superintendent.

“And I don’t think everybody caught the ramifications of the change,” he added.

Although the system is board-approved and executed by district administration, it does not require that the board approve individual salaries, rates or stipends.

In light of Wilson’s indictment, recent

Mesa school Superintendent Ember Conley was placed on leave by the Governing Board and resigned two weeks later. (Special to the Tribune)

Mesa school board OKs 7 years’ worth of payments

BY JORDAN HOUSTON Tribune Staff Writer

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ith growing concern across the state surrounding how school districts handle some extra pay for their employees, Mesa Public Schools Governing Board last week retroactively approved any employee compensation that might have skirted board approval in the last seven years.

The action came on the heels of former superintendent Ember Conley’s sudden resignation after it was discovered she gave bonuses to her top staff beyond

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Medispa skin injuries alarm EV dermatology experts

BY HALEY LORENZEN Tribune Contributor

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larmed by a growing number of injuries from “medispas,” East Valley dermatology specialists are warning consumers about the dangers of uncertified treatments and providing tips on how to avoid these injuries.

“I saw it popping up and getting more popular and riskier probably a decade ago, but more recently it’s gotten some notoriety in the media because people, like celebrities, have had botched injections. We had the nurse injector in Maricopa who treated a ton of women’s lips who got herpes infections, bacterial infections,” said Sarah Neumann, MMS, PAC, and owner of Ahwatukee Skin & Laser and Sun City Dermatology.

“We started to see more kind of popup shops, medispas, and injectors doing it out of their home with the invention of Groupon, when pricing became people’s motivation, versus the validity or the qualifications,” Neumann added, noting: “Could there be more regulation? Absolutely. “Does it take time? Yeah. So now it’s really about buyer beware, do your own

research and make sure that you’re protecting yourself.”

A medispa, short for medical spa, is a hybrid of a conventional spa facility and a medical center. Services offered include typical spa treatments, such as facials and massages, as well as specialized medical treatments, such as Botox and laser treatments, that would typically not be found at a traditional day spa.

According to the American Med Spa Association, certified medispas are not required to have a doctor on-site, although customers should consult with a physician assistant or nurse practitioner if they have questions or concerns.

But Neumann said many medispa workers are unlicensed while other unlicensed practitioners have begun running businesses out of their homes.

“I mean, how do you feel sure that you’re going to be in decent hands?” said April Allen, a nurse practitioner at Ahwatukee Skin & Laser. “They should have a license.

So, if they aren’t a nurse, if they’re not a PA, an MD and or any of those certifications, if you’re putting hyaluronic acid in someone’s face, you’re doing it illegally.

Period.”

Ahwatukee skin care specialist Sarah Newman has seen an alarming increase in injuries sustained by customers of unregulated “med spas.” (File photo)

Allen has spent 15 years working in both critical care and dermatology, including seven years as an intensive care unit nurse. A nurse practitioner at Ahwatukee Skin & Laser for about a year, she has also run her own injection business for a few years as well.

Allen said social media has fueled the

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rise of these injuries.

“The ones that are probably at the highest risk are the younger people. The 20-year-olds are the scariest ones, late teens, early twenties, and it’s because they see all this stuff on Instagram,” Allen said.

One of Ahwatukee Skin & Laser’s current patients, Suzanne Jameson, who has been struggling with facial injuries she received from a medispa over a year ago.

After receiving a gift certificate for a medispa in Tucson, Jameson said she was excited to spend a relaxing day getting a facial before spending the day at a meeting.

“I had a great big board meeting I had to go to, so I thought, ‘Oh cool, we can all use my gift certificate and have a facial,’” she said.

“Shortly after it started, I had the technician say they were going to give me a facial massage, and I felt a really sharp pain.

It was really weird, and immediately after I had a mark and a lump on my cheek.”

After leaving, Jameson said she contacted the medispa with her concerns, and

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Volunteer army helps Feed My Starving Children

BY JEFF ROSENFIELD Tribune Staff Writer

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rom 2005 to 2015, world hunger was decreasing, but now it is once again on the rise.

The Mesa packing station for Feed My Starving Children – one of the nonprofit’s largest facilities – is actively combating the problem by producing more than a million meals a week, Brian Hetzer, volunteer program supervisor at FMSC Mesa said.

A huge volunteer base created over the last 10 years gets the job done, Hetzer said.

“The primary source of ongoing volunteers really has been word of mouth,” he said. “At least half of our volunteers on a regular basis are returning.”

Sometimes he reaches out to churches, schools and businesses, but mostly volunteers step up on their own, he said.

And they return often for a variety of reasons.

Sire manager Bill Major said the best way to get volunteers in the door and keep them coming back is to make it the best volunteer experience in the East Valley and engaging them as soon as they walk through the door.

Volunteers begin with an orientation where a staff member educates them on the organization’s mission and success stories. They are taught food safety and how to pack Feed My Starving Children’s trademarked MannaPack meal bags.

Then, volunteers will be taken back to wash hands, put on gloves and begin bagging and boxing food.

Volunteers in groups up to 12 gather around long tables strategically arranged in a U-shape. Others bring ingredients and boxes to tables.

On each side of the table, a volunteer holds a bag underneath a funnel while another pours one cup of white rice and vitamin powder. Then, the bag is passed to the next person to be weighed.

“Each bag has to weigh between 300480 grams,” Hetzer said.

If a bag is heavier, the volunteer will use a provided spoon to remove some rice. If it is too light, they will add more rice.

While these functions can be handled

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Volunteers at Feed My Starving Children’s Mesa food-packing facility perform a variety of tasks, including sealing bags that contain meals. (Special to the Tribune)

by children, an adult must handle the next step: each bag must be sealed, then boxed.

After the two-hour session ends, volunteers and staff regroup in the main room where had orientation. They are applauded by staff and told how many boxes they packed, how many children they fed and for how long, Hetzer said.

“Because you chose to come and here pack food for two hours, you changed the lives of 140 kids,” Hetzer tells volunteers.

Many businesses and groups use the packing sessions as team-building events, Hetzer said.

“Just yesterday we had Southwest Airlines here,” he said. “We had over 100 Southwest employees.”

Hetzer also said the Mesa Police Department will come in with full-gear to package food.

Other common volunteer groups are from Allstate, Humana, Wells Fargo, various schools from the Chandler and Mesa school districts, and fraternities at Arizona State University, Hetzer said.

Special needs groups will also attend sessions, he said.

“They will be primarily our label group,” Hetzer said.

Lauren Clay, Daniel Ariel and Tristan

McDannel were part of a group of volunteers from Wells Fargo in Chandler.

All three have volunteered with other organizations before: McDannel with HALO Animal Rescue, Ariel with Dumb Friends League animal shelter; and Clay as a “carebear” at Sun Lakes of Arizona Community.

But all three said they prefer volunteering at Feed My Starving Children Mesa.

“I like that anyone can do it,” Clay said.

Young children, even under 5, participate by pouring ingredients into the bags, Hetzer said.

Though Feed My Starving Children is a Christian organization, it does not exclude people of other or no faiths, Hetzer said.

“It is a religious organization, but it doesn’t feel exclusionary,” Ariel said.

“It’s a lot livelier,” McDannel said.

Dwayne Lewis, a student at Mesa Community College, has packaged food with Feed My Starving Children Mesa six times.

He enjoys how other volunteers communicate and help each other when they need it, he said.

The largest limitation Feed My Starving Children faces is funding, Hetzer said.

“At packing sessions, we ask for donations because all of our food is donated,”

Hetzer said.

Without donations, Feed My Starving Children cannot purchase ingredients or pay for shipping, Hetzer said.

There also are never enough volunteers. The number can fluctuate weekly and can leave 50 to 60 spots open in a volunteer group, Hetzer said.

Still, the gaps do not make a major difference as the volunteers who are on hand often pick up the pace. Hence, Hetzer does not have to recruit many volunteers often, he said.

And when he does need volunteers, he said he contacts churches and affiliates of Feed My Starving Children.

The five staff members also do not have much time to get to know the 200 volunteers very well in every two-hour session, he said.

During sessions, staffers assist volunteers and during the 30 minute period between sessions, they replenish supplies and finish any cleaning that volunteers may not have completed properly, such as wiping down tables or sweeping, Hetzer said.

But Hetzer believes volunteers return regardless because of the kids they feed, he said.

During one of the debrief sessions, 200 people produced in two hours enough food to feed 140 kids for a year, Hetzer said.

“The reality is where else can you spend two hours of your day and change lives like that?”

Hetzer said he discovered that people have a “human desire to help the less fortunate,” something he said is especially noticeable during the holiday season when the packing sessions are “booked.”

Usually around holiday seasons, people want to give back and because kids are out of school, Hetzer said.

Hetzer believes Feed My Starving Children is successful for two main reasons: a “simple” mission of feeding kids and a “fun and rewarding,” family-friendly means of achieving it, he said.

Hetzer said many parents take their children to volunteer to combat “selfish” tendencies, noting: “Parents want kids to be thankful for what they have.”

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Mesa boy’s tragic condition prompts a surprise

BY JORDAN HOUISTON Tribune Staff Writer

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hree-year-old Mesa resident Fritz Krieger and his family have just been awarded the trip of a lifetime – but for a tragic reason.

The toddler, a bubbly young boy with blonde bouncy curls and a wide grin, suffers from muscular dystrophy, an incurable disease that causes progressive muscle mass loss and eventually leads to death in early adulthood.

His mother Sarah said her son is a “fighter,” but that he is also still in the “honeymoon stage” of his diagnosis.

“Age 0 to 5 is the ‘honeymoon phase,’ so they appear overall normal, just slightly delayed,” she said. “Age 5 is when things like getting up off the floor are difficult or using the stairs” “Then from 8 to12, they lose the ability to use their arms and in mid-teens their hands,” she added. “And then it takes over internal muscles and at the end the heart fails – boys don’t typically survive their late teens to early 20s.”

While the future of Fritz’s prognosis is still unclear, Baking Memories 4 Kids – a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children living with life-threatening or terminal illnesses – ensured Fritz and his family have at least one more family trip to add to their memories forever.

The organization, founded by cancer survivor Frank Squeo, surprised Fritz, his parents and three siblings on Dec. 9 with a week-long, all-expenses-paid vacation to the theme park capital of the world – Orlando, Florida.

Using funds from baking and selling cookies nationwide, Baking Memories 4 Kids is providing airplane tickets, rental car money, meals, hotel rooms and frontline passes for all of Orlando’s theme parks – including Disney World, Sea World, Lego Land, Alligator World and Universal Studios.

“Those trips, videos and memories go from unbelievably valuable to priceless because they can’t be duplicated,” said Squeo.

“In some cases, it’s the only vacation and only trip the parents get to see their children be children,” he added. “Those memories and pictures they take will last forever.”

Each holiday season, the nonprofit sells chocolate chip cookies in the hopes of fulfilling a holiday wish for a special little boy or girl.

In the seven years since its founding, Baking Memories for Kids has surprised almost 200 families.

Three-year-old Fritz Krieger of Mesa was surprised when Fran Squeo, founder of Baking Memories 4 Kids, visited his home last week with an escort of Mesa firefighters. (Chris Mortenson/Tribune Staff Photographer)

Squeo told the East Valley Tribune that he was inspired by his own battle with cancer in 2007.

“I had advanced stage 3 cancer 13 years ago and only because of miracles I was able to survive,” he said. “I knew it was for a bigger purpose and that the worst day turned out to be the best day of my life because now I know why I need to be here.”

Using his family’s chocolate chip cookie recipe, Squeo made it his mission to provide children living with other deadly or debilitating diseases the chance to just be kids with their families at least one last time.

Fritz was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy at just 10 months old.

Because the rare disease does not run in their family, Sara told the East Valley Tribune that she first thought her son was suffering from food allergies.

“There were some warning signs – he was a bit delayed,” she said. “I potentially thought it was a food allergy, not a terminal disease.”

“The physical delays he had were he wasn’t crawling or he never rolled over,” she added.

Common symptoms eventually include toe walking, walking with their bellies

Frank Squeo gets a group hug from the Krieger boys, including, from left, Otto, Fritz and Hans. (Chris Mortenson/

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out, falling, large calves, fatigue and delayed speech.

Duchenne is the most common form of muscular dystrophy, according to Mayo Clinic.

Although girls can be carriers and mildly affected, it’s more common in boys.

There are current no cures for muscular dystrophy, but medications and therapy can help manage symptoms and slow the course of the disease.

“Post-diagnosis, the world I constantly think of is dark – those days were very dark and there were a lot of tears,” said Sarah.

“We didn’t really leave our house and had such a hard time seeing people – especially other kids that were healthy.”

But since Fritz’s diagnosis, Sarah and her husband have been channeling their pain and tragedy to raise awareness for the degenerative disease.

The parents founded the Fritz and Friends Foundation, a nonprofit that seeks to raise awareness, money for research and teach that true strength comes from within.

“My husband and I are both doers more than sayers,” said Sarah. “After those dark days passed, we pictured it as a storm that hung over our house – those clouds hung over us but they weren’t going to stay there.”

The organization sells a variety of products, including hats and tote bags, as well as attends events and partners with local businesses to disseminate information.

The couple was pushed by a friend about a year ago to apply for the Baking Memories 4 Kids trip application online.

But Sara said she didn’t get her hopes up, knowing that there are many children in similar situations who are also deserving.

When Sarah received word of the award, she was elated.

“It’s still very surreal,” she said. “We enjoy raising money and giving, so being on the receiving end was really a different experience and something my husband and I are still coming to terms with.”

On Dec. 9, Squeo and his team approached the Krieger residence in Mesa to bestow his gift to the kids, accompanied by Mesa firefighters.

Although Sarah and her husband knew about the surprise, they kept it hidden from their four children.

“He [Fritz] is an amazingly adorable little boy and was hugging me and sitting in my lap and melting my heart,” said Squeo.

“But each day, the path gets closer to where the disease starts taking over his

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eedy families will have a chance to get food for the holidays for free later this week.

United Food Bank is holding a “Help Yourself Food Co-op” 8 a.m.-noon Friday, Dec. 20, at its distribution facility at 358 E. Javelina Ave., Mesa.

“Anyone who needs food assistance can come and get fresh meat, vegeta-

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went back in for treatment at the business, where the worker simply rubbed some sort of cream on the injury.

That led to an infection.

“I have scarring, a dented area, and it’s just been awful, I’ve been to numerous doctors’ appointments,” she said.

“I found out about Sarah, and I asked her kind of just about the situation, and she’s just been amazing. She’s looked at the areas, she’s just been incredibly responsive, they’re working on a type of treatment, I guess my deal is pretty complicated,” Jameson explained.

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legal opinions inspired MPS to initiate an internal review of its compensation approval process, explained Holmes.

“What happened in Apache Junction caught the attention of districts across the state,” said Holmes.

In an effort to prevent a potential audit or legal review deeming their system inadequate, MPS moved to retroactively approve the additional compensation stipends, as well as initial appointments for the last seven years dating back to the 2013-14 school year.

Wilson was superintendent of Apache Junction’s school district from 2009 to 2017.

He was indicted in Pinal County this past August on charges of theft and misuse of public funds during his time at the district.

The superintendent is accused of improperly awarding more than $133,000 in pubic funds to different school administrators without school board approval.

The money was awarded as perfor-

bles, dairy and baked goods, along with non-perishable food items,” a spokeswoman said.

All Help Yourself participants will receive approximately 10 pounds of fresh meat and produce, as well as many other supplemental items such as eggs, dairy, bread and vegetables.

They will be allowed to leave with enough food to fill a shopping cart.

It also will have a festive accent.

While parents shop, their children can enjoy Santa and elves, Cardinals cheerleaders and Big Red and other surprises.

Families that are not struggling with food insecurity and want to help those who do also can share in the holiday spirit by supporting the food bank.

They can donate money at unitedfoodbank.org. Donations to United Food Bank qualify for Arizona’s dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your state income tax liability.

mance pay, professional development stipends and athletic attendance pay.

The $126,000 in “performance payments’’ went to 11 to 15 administrators, while another $3,880 was spent on “professional development instruction,’’ and $2,550 was spent on paying three administrators to attend athletic events on Friday nights.

Wilson himself received $480 in unauthorized payments, according to the Auditor General’s report.

A state audit claims payments not only were unauthorized, but were made at a time the cash-strapped district was cutting programs and ultimately instituting a four-day class week to cut costs.

Holmes said Mesa Public Schools will be mindful in stipends and bonuses going forward.

“We are going to take an ultra-conservative approach,” he said. “The [new] process implemented as of Nov. 12 is a very conservative approach to ensuring we have proper board approval of compensation.”

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Neumann and Allen both explained that the best way to avoid these kinds of injuries is by asking questions and using common sense.

Allen provided some example questions for consumers to ask providers, including, “If you have an emergency, who do you call? What kind of training have you done in the event of emergencies? What products do you get, where do you get them from? None of these questions should be outrageous to ask.”

If an injury does take place, Neumann and Allen both recommend immediately contacting the medispa where the services were provided. They said if the me-

dispa is properly licensed and employees are properly trained, they should have protocol in place to minimize the injury.

If they refuse to treat the injury, they said this is a major sign the medispa is not properly licensed or staffed.

“The last thing you do is run away from that patient. You commit to making sure that the outcome is what they wish, whether it’s negative or positive, you have to stay by them, and you have to have the tools to fix it,” Neumann said.

The two also advised against going to the emergency room, unless it is severe, with Sarah explaining that they are constantly receiving calls from emergency body,” he added. “So, it’s very critical they go and have fun while he can enjoy it and just be a kid.”

For those interested in sponsoring a family, Squeo said cookies are still avail-

room workers who are unsure how to treat these injuries.

“Your emergency room isn’t going to know what to do, like they don’t know what’s in it. They don’t know what hyaluronic acid is,” Allen said.

Neumann and Allen recommend visiting a certified dermatology or plastic surgery office to receive treatment and urge consumers to use common sense when shopping for cosmetic treatments.

“We’re not trying to drum up business on a scare tactic,” Allen said. “This is a safety issue, and I think people take this for granted a lot and they think that nothings going to happen to me.”

able for purchase online until the end of the month.

One container of cookies sells for $30 while a package of four containers rings in at $100.

They can be purchased at bakingmemories4kids.com.

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Infant son’s rare genetic disease inspire Mesa couple

BY HALEY LORENZEN Tribune Contributor

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wenty-four hours after the birth of their son, a Mesa couple’s lives were turned upside down after learning he was born with a rare medical condition.

For weeks, in between hospital stays and new challenges, Brandon and Chancee Culp never gave up hope and now they’re raising awareness and helping families in similar situations.

The Lucas John Foundation was established in the spring of this year by the Culps, whose son, Lucas John, is the namesake of the foundation.

Lucas was born on March 6, 2018, in Gilbert, after a typical, healthy

pregnancy. His first few hours of life seemed to be going normally, although he was “sleepier” than most newborns and hadn’t cried much.

However, the Culps noticed a slight jerking movement in his right arm, which raised concern among doctors, who said this could be a sign of seizure activity.

Eventually, Lucas was transferred to St. Joseph’s NICU, where he was diagnosed with nonketotic hyperglycinemia, an incredibly rare genetic disorder.

“They pretty much diagnosed him after his first initial exam, which is pretty rare for kids with this condition,” Chancee recalled, adding: “The majority of them get sent home from the hospital, and then their parents have to take them back into the ER because they turn

blue or something happens.

He was very fortunate he was diagnosed on like his third day of life.”

Initially, Chancee said the doctors were optimistic.

But after the infant was transferred to Phoenix Children’s Hospital, this outlook changed drastically.

“Pretty much as soon as we got to PCH it all changed and it became apparent it was a lot more serious than we had Less than 2 years old, Lucas John Culp suffers from a rare medical condition that inspired his Mesa parents to start a foundation in his name to help parents of similarly ill children. (Special

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EV kids in children’s theater’s ‘Christmas Carol’

BY COTY DOLORES MIRANDA Tribune Contributor

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n 2000, Michele Rubino of Ahwatukee founded Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre and a year later found the gumption and faith to stage Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”

Their first performance of the holiday classic had 40 actors ages 5 through adults who performed the play in the Adventure Community Church, which is no longer in Ahwatukee.

“I think the first time we did the show, it was so magical and exhilarating, I just wanted to do it again, and again,” said Rubino who has lived in Ahwatukee since 1987.

On Friday, Dec. 20 and Saturday, Dec. 21, the nonprofit Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre presents its 17th annual production of “A Christmas Carol” at the Phoenix Kroc Center downtown, powered by a cast and crew from throughout Mesa, Gilbert and Chandler.

Nearly 100 children and teens gathered to audition Nov. 23 and rehearsals began

Rehearsing for “A Christmas Carol” are, from left, Morgan Bingham, Bella Padilla, Anna Cederdahl and Michael Rubino. (Chris Mortenson/Tribune Staff Photographer)

the next day.

Among them was Molly Prefling, 11, one of this year’s younger participants who, as Sidekick, is one of two narrators for the play.

The Kyrene de los Lagos Elementary

student who is in her fourth holiday production after first playing the role as Tiny Tim at age 6.

“I really love the role and the show.

There are some funny parts and some scary parts and it’s all really cool,” said

Molly, adding she plans to continue acting at Akimel A-al Middle School next year and eventually in high school.

“I definitely want to continue acting in my future; one day I hope to be on Broadway,” said the confident fifth grader.

Patrick Keyser, a Mountain Pointe High School senior, is the main narrator – a role he likes because he’s involved throughout the entire production.

He’s been with ACT for four and a half years, starring in several major roles including Conrad Birdie in “Bye, Bye Birdie.”

“Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre is the place where it all started for me,” said Patrick. “I do have plans for acting in the future; I’m going to a community college with a theatre program that best suits me.”

Mackenzie Reed of Chandler, who is in her seventh production of “A Christmas Carol,” said, “I play Mrs. Fezziwig in this year’s production. I haven’t played this part before so I’m excited to put my own interpretation of the role.

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originally expected,” she said.

“I think it was on day four when we had the consultation with the geneticist who actually told us with full certainty we would not be taking him home, and the next day he opened his eyes. A week later, he was completely off of all life support and taking all feeds by mouth, and the week after we were sent home,” Chancee added.

Only 500 cases of NKH have been confirmed worldwide, and only two children in Arizona have been diagnosed, Chancee said.

Caused by a defect in the enzyme system, NKH is a genetic, metabolic disorder in which the amino acid glycine is unable to be broken down and accumulates in tissue and fluids throughout the body.

This leads to seizures, which typically worsen over time, as well as developmental delays, which range from mild to profound.

Lucas currently requires medication every two hours and goes to different therapies, such as physical therapy and music therapy, throughout the week.

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“She’s a very feisty woman in my eyes and I love how she controls a room,” added the Basha High School junior, who also attends the East Valley Institute of Technology for cosmetology.

Hamilton High School sophomore Alyssa Fabio is reprising her role as an urchin.

“I’ve been cast in this role before, and enjoy the part due to the dance numbers we perform throughout the show. It’s fun to be able to utilize some of the techniques I’ve learned over the years, including jazz and tap dance styles,” said the Chandler 16-year-old, who has been with ACT seven years and acted in several productions.

Alyssa is also a member of ACT’s Select Show Choir. “​I’m the only actor in the family and feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to spend so much of my childhood with teachers and friends at ACT who have the same passion as me,” she said, adding: “I consider ACT my second family.”

Gilbert siblings Ryan and Kyra O’Connor, ages 18 and 16 respectively, are both ACT veterans of eight years. Ryan plays Headmaster for the second consecutive year while Kyra earned the role of Scrooge’s maid, Mrs. Dilber.

“This is the second time I’ve played Headmaster. This role has a funny scene and a great song,” said Ryan, a Seton Catholic Prep football offensive lineman currently attending Chandler-Gilbert Com-

Chancee said NKH is “referred to as an ‘orphan disease’ because there’s no federal funding. There’s no major foundation already established like the American Cancer Society or anything like that because it’s just not well known.”

“That is probably one of the more challenging parts of what we deal with, honestly, is the fact we are pretty much on our own. I mean most of the doctors and most of the people we spoke to haven’t ever dealt with the situation before. They don’t know very much about it,” Lucas’s father Brandon said.

“It’s completely up to the families and the parents to raise all of the money necessary for any kind of research,” Chancee added.

The couple decided to establish the Lucas John Foundation raise money for research and increase awareness for NKH, as well as help other parents in similar situations.

“It actually originated while we were in the NICU. We already knew of other foundations very NKH focused, who were only working on raising money for NKH research, Chancee explained, adding:

“So, we kind of saw all of these needs in the NICU life, like what it’s like to be in the NICU and what it’s like to experience that, and we wanted to help those people.”

“I’m very fortunate. I have a whole team of family members and my husband and obviously, all these people who took really good care of me while I while he was in NICU, but it was very apparent that was not the case for every mom there or every family,” she said.

Chancee explained her biggest goal for the foundation is to provide postpartum care kits for mothers whose children are in the NICU as well as slip-on robes for mothers for skin-to-skin with their babies and grab-and-go food for families.

“We just wanted to help families that did feel neglected. Any type of support we could provide them during traumatic times is really what our goal is,” Brandon said.

The couple also explained they plan to create a fund for parents in similar situations as well.

“Whenever families get a diagnosis similar to what we got, whether it be in NKH or severe life-changing news like that, we want to basically be able to provide sup-

Michael Rubino, who plays Scrooge, goes over some scenes from “A Christmas Carol” with Bellaa Padilla.

(Chris Mortenson/Tribune Staff Photographer)

munity College.

“Even though I’m 18, I can still be a part of ACT and I can still do Christmas Carol each year,” said RYAN, who sang in ACT’s Treble Makers Show Choir for four years.

Kyra is appearing in her seventh production of “A Christmas Carol” – and her first as Mrs. Dilber.

“My brother Ryan and I have been in many shows together as well as the Treble Makers Show choir for two years. This is our sixth Christmas Carol together,” said Kyra, a Seton Catholic Prep junior.

“My grandmother was very involved in theatre,” she added. “She was asked by a director to Broadway, but her mother felt she was too young and said no. I would

like to pursue singing and acting in the future; I love it.”

The siblings and their mother Cindy O’Connor are all in the cast of the “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” to be presented by ACT’s Family Studio Series this March.

Among the adults in “A Christmas Carol” are Michael Rubino, Michele Rubino’s husband who deftly plays the role of Scrooge every year.

The youngest performer is Ahwatukee’s Becca Lowe, 6, who won the part of Tiny Tim. Her older sister Aubrey plays a bookkeeper.

With all the work involved in auditioning and staging of A Christmas Carol, Mi-

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port and resources and even monetary help if necessary. Many families just don’t know where to start. We want to give them a starting place. We want to give them resources,” Chancee said.

One way the Lucas John Foundation raises awareness, both for Lucas and other families, is through fundraisers.

The foundation’s next fundraiser will be held on Dec. 21, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., where attendees can enter a raffle, participate in an ugly Christmas sweater contest, and decorate cookies.

Although there is no known cure for NKH, the Culps remain optimistic and are currently raising money for gene therapy research for their son.

The mascot of the Lucas John Foundation is the gazelle, a reference to a Bible story, and as Chancee explained, “Like the gazelle, we will free ourselves and move past this. It’s just a season in our life and Lucas’s story and you know, whatever reason we were chosen to do this, it will be brought to light.”

For more information about the fundraiser: lucasjohnfoundation.com/ events.

chele Rubino said it is and has been a great source of joy for her.

“For me, ‘Christmas Carol’ is everything I love about the holidays and theater. Every year we create memories; we laugh together, work together and continue a tradition nearly two decades old,” she said.

“It is so much work but I wouldn’t trade it for anything! Christmas Carol is a little bit of magic we get to be a part of every year.”

The Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre, located at 11011 S. 48th Street, became a non-profit two years after its founding by Rubino.

It has produced more than 50 shows since then and provides classes in dance, voice, acting and musical theatre for children in kindergarten through age 19.

Last June, three days before their production of “Mary Poppins,” their facility was robbed with more than $6,000 in props, costumes and office items taken.

“I said, ‘Seriously? You’re stealing from a children’s theatre?’” recalled Rubino. “I think ‘A Christmas Carol’ is a bit of a comeback show. You can knock us down but you can’t keep us down.”

“A Christmas Carol” tickets are $17 in advance at SeatYourself.biz/AzAct, or $20 cash at the door the day of the performance.

“Last year all shows sold out, so we advise purchasing your tickets as soon as possible,” encouraged Rubino.

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Top 3 hottest housing markets in EV, survey finds

BY PAUL MARYNIAK Tribune Executive Editor

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hree East Valley municipalities have the top three the hottest housing markets in the country and Gilbert tops them all, according to the home-and-condo-sale website RealtyHop.com.

The data that the website used to declare Gilbert number 1 with Chandler and Mesa occupying second and third place, respectively, is good news for sellers but heaps more bad news on other data that make a gloomy outlook for people looking to buy a home in the East Valley.

RealtyHop analyzed 300,000 home listings to determine the one-month change in sale price from asking price between October and November, noting “in theory, stronger markets should exhibit fewer price drops and smaller percentage discounts, while weaker markets would show the opposite.”

And in Gilbert, that change was a low average 1.57 percent discount off the original price, followed by Chandler with a 1.69 percent drop and Mesa’s 1.89 percent price decrease.

Calling Gilbert “the hottest housing market in the country,” RealtyHop said, “Gilbert’s amenities and family-friendly atmosphere have made it a particularly strong city for net positive migration.”

It said Chandler’s price discount “while still very healthy” was deeper than the previous month of 1.44 percent while Mesa jumped up four spots in one month on the site’s 10 hottest housing markets in the country.

Rounding out the top five were Stockton, California, which saw a list price drop of 1.9 percent “as it continues to be desirable for those seeking refuge from high real estate prices in the Bay Area,” and fifth-place Glendale in the West Valley, which climbed into fifth place from

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portantly, correct inadequate levels of inventory across the country. There is no shortage of buyers seeking homes, but a lack of available units continues to drag down the nation’s housing market and overall economy.”

Marketwatch said recent data suggests “builders are ramping up construction of new homes, which should alleviate the supply crunch.: But Yun doubted the pace of that new construction could make up for the growth in population the This 6,100-square-foot home on East Ivyglen Circle in northeast Mesa recently sold for $805,000, not much below its $815,000 listed nation will see in coming price, providing yet another example of how hot the Mesa housing market is right now. (Special to the Tribune) decades. number 8 with an average 1.92 percent two months, but we are only at the beThe trend is hitting younger families price drop. ginning of the latest leg upwards,” it said, the hardest, Realtor.com said, citing data The ratings come as Cromford Report, adding: indicating that the median age of U.S. which closely analyzes the housing mar“Things will not get easier for buyers homebuyers is now 47 – far above the ket in Maricopa and Pinal counties, came in the weeks ahead. Supply always falls median age of 31 in 1981. out last week with a startling declaration: during December as many sellers take “Notably, the median age has increased “We have a situation that favors sellers to their homes off the market for the holi- by eight years since the financial crisis,” an almost alarming degree.” day season. Even without this effect, we Realtor.com said. “Much of this rise can “Supply is down 25 percent compared have wholly inadequate supplies for the be attributed to the disappearance of to this time last year when it was already current level of demand. young, first-time homebuyers from the well below normal,” it continued. “De“The real test will come in January when housing market.” mand has retained strength much later we see which ramps up faster from the Meanwhile, RealtyHop doesn’t offer into the season than normal.” low point of Jan. 1, 2020: will it be active much consolation for buyers looking to At the same time, the monthly me- listings or the under-contract counts? … bargain their way into a cheap homedian price of homes in November was At the moment it looks as though sellers stead. $281,000 – up 7.9 percent from the medi- will be firmly in control.”

The least healthy housing market in an price of $260,500 in November 2018.

Cromford’s analysis reinforces nation- the nation, it said, is Detroit, Michigan, But despite that increased price, homes wide reports by both Marketwatch.com where the average price discount bewere flying off the market, Cromford said. and Realtor.com. tween October and November was nearIt said under-contract listings last “The housing inventory situation will ly 9 percent. That was followed by Buffamonth totaled 9,572 – a staggering 23.7 remain a major hurdle for the housing lo, Cleveland, San Francisco and Newark, percent increase over November 2018 market and home-buyers alike moving New Jersey. sales. forward,” Marketwatch said.

San Francisco place fourth because Cromford also warned that price inAdded Lawrence Yun, chief economist it “continues to be the most expensive creases are only just beginning. for the National Association of Realtors: housing market of any city in the United “Pricing has moved higher over the last “We still need to address and, more im- States,” RealtyHop said.

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A slap on the behind is offensive, not an offense

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et’s begin with a stipulation: As a straight white male, I am totally unqualified to write

this column.

In fact, in American culture circa 2019, I am uniquely unqualified to have an opinion on much of anything, due to my abhorrent “white male privilege” – a virtue of birth which frankly would feel more real if I hadn’t been born to teenage parents who lived in a basement efficiency in Queens, New York.

Never mind that I was privileged to grow up hand-to-mouth, that I’ve heard anti-Semitic taunts my whole life or that I worked my way through college and grad school.

Never mind the facts at all, in fact, because I’m white and male and thus need to stay silent – especially concerning the subject of Georgia TV reporter Alexandrea

Bozarjian, a 23-year-old female swatted on the behind by a male runner during her coverage of a 10K race in Savannah this month.

It’s a swat Bozarjian believes to be sexual assault, as evidenced by the police report she filed two days later.

As she tweeted: “To the man who smacked my butt on live TV this morning: You violated, objectified, and embarrassed me. No woman should EVER have to put up with this at work or anywhere!! Do better.”

Later, during an appearance on the nationally televised CBS This Morning, Bozarjian explained, “He took my power, and I’m trying to take that back. I think what it really comes down to is that he helped himself to a part of my body.”

The jogger in question, Tommy Callaway, a husband, father of daughters, Cub Scout leader and church youth group volunteer, may yet face criminal charges.

Callaway, 43, told Inside Edition, “I was caught up in the moment. I was getting

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ready to bring my hands up and wave to the camera to the audience. There was a misjudge in character and decision-making. I touched her back; I did not know exactly where I touched her.”

My take – which surely will be greeted with accusations of my “not getting it: I can’t believe this is what qualifies as an assault in 2019.

I’ve watched the video – which has been viewed 12 million times on Twitter – and what I see is a prank in extremely poor taste, one that calls for an apology and deep soul-searching – not a criminal prosecution.

This won’t be a popular opinion nowadays, but I still believe that violations, injuries and crimes occur along a spectrum, from the mild to the deadly serious.

In court, it’s the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony. In the court of public opinion, however, we have abandoned all reason in favor of damning people over even the mildest affront – especially if such damnation earns us a few minutes of fame

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Let me be clear: Slapping anyone on the buttocks is not okay, not when they’re at work or when they’re off work.

It has nothing to do with gender, though Bozarjian immediately played that card.

Rather, it has everything to do with treating our fellow human beings with respect, including respecting their bodies and their personal space.

Having said that, we should also treat offenses against this principle by examining the offender’s intentions, the circumstances and the amount of damage caused by the incident.

Was Callaway wrong to swat Bozarjian?

Of course. And the public shame he’s faced since strikes me as appropriate punishment.

As for Bozarjian, I hope she feels suitably empowered now and that she goes on to a long, successful journalism career – one where she is treated with respect at all times and that never sees her facing an actual, awful assault.

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Chandler triumphs in inaugural Open championship

BY ZACH ALVIRA Tribune Sports Editor

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t was billed as arguably the biggest game in the history of high school football in Arizona.

Top-ranked Chandler, the winner of the last three 6A Conference titles matched up against No. 3 Saguaro, the six-time defending 4A Conference champion. Fans packed Sun Devil Stadium Saturday evening to see history be made, and both teams delivered.

A three-touchdown Chandler lead quickly dwindled away in the second half, but it was the Wolves who hung on to beat Saguaro, 42-35, to become the first-ever Arizona Open Division state champions.

“This is what we worked for,” Chandler coach Rick Garretson said. “I can’t ask for anything more. I love my staff, I love my kids, I love my community. Chandler was out in force tonight.”

Chandler running back Dae Dae Hunter missed the Wolves’ semifinal game

Chandler claimed the inaugural Open Division state title after defeating Saguaro in one of the biggest games in Arizona high school football history. (Chris Mortenson/Tribune Staff)

against Salpointe Catholic with an ankle injury. But he quickly proved he was at full strength on Chandler’s first offensive possession. The senior broke free up the

middle for a 71-yard run taking the life out of the Saguaro defense.

Two plays later, junior quarterback Mikey Keene capped off the drive with a

1-yard touchdown run.

“Right then and there, at that moment, we knew we had it in the bag,” Hunter said. “We knew we could compete with anybody. We knew we were the best.

From going into the game and throughout it we believed that and we came out as state champions.”

The fast start by Chandler seemed to have a lasting effect on Saguaro’s defense, which gave up an 18-yard touchdown pass from Keene to sophomore wideout Kyion Grayes on the Wolves’ next offensive possession.

From there, Chandler’s defense took over. On Saguaro’s ensuing drive, senior quarterback Tyler Beverett’s pass was tipped by Chandler defensive end Zion Magalei into the hands of his teammate, Brandon Buckner, who then walked into the end zone 3 yards away.

In less than 6 minutes into the first quarter, Chandler had already built a

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Liberty beats Red Mountain in OT thriller to win 6A

BY ZACH ALVIRA Tribune Sports Editor

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ed Mountain coach Mike Peterson sprinted toward the north end of Sun Devil Stadium to hug every one of his players as they exited the field.

As the seventh-ranked Liberty Lions celebrated their 34-28 overtime win over the top-ranked Mountain Lions in the 6A Conference championship at midfield, Peterson wanted to make sure his players knew how much this season meant to him.

“We are a family, I love those kids,” Peterson said with tears in his eyes. “I don’t want them to leave the field thinking I don’t love them because of what happened.”

Red Mountain trailed Liberty 21-14 heading into the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t long before Lions’ quarterback senior Jonah Guevara hit fellow senior running back Joseph Forney for a 21-yard gain to Red Mountain’s 1-yard line. Forney punched it in on the next play to make it 28-14 with just over 8 minutes to play.

It took nearly 4 minutes off the clock, but Red Mountain answered. Senior run-

son streaking down the middle of the field for a 53yard touchdown. On the ensuing two-point try, Boren connected with junior George Ramirez to tie the game and Liberty senior running back Joseph Forney helped lift the Lions to an overtime victory over Red Mountain Friday night in the 6A championship at Sun Devil Stadium. (Chris Mortenson/Tribune Staff) send it to overtime.

“We talked about it at halftime,” Peterning back Ty McElroy punched it in from 8 yards out to trim Liberty’s lead. Red son said. “The white flag is for surrenMountain recovered its onside kick but dering. We hoisted the black flag tonight because we weren’t going to surrender. wasn’t able to capitalize.

Liberty got the ball back with a chance to Obviously when the clock runs out the run out the clock, but Red Mountain’s stin- rules are the rules.”

Liberty was first on offense in the overgy defense gave its offense one last shot.

This time, the Mountain Lions capi- time period, as the Lions got the ball at the Red Mountain 10-yard line. On their first talized.

Boren found senior wideout Jared Wil- play, Guevara took it up the middle for a

touchdown. Liberty missed the point after, however, giving Red Mountain a shot to win the game.

“I know they had a lot of faith in me to put the ball in my hands at that moment,” Guevara said. “We dialed up the play, ran it to perfection and I got the ball across.

We missed the PAT but we had faith in our defense.

“We just had to keep playing.”

As they did in spurts throughout the first three-quarters of the game, Liberty’s defense stonewalled Red Mountain during its offensive possession. On fourth down, the Mountain Lions’ last chance, junior defensive back Zay Johnson picked off Boren in the end zone, securing Liberty’s first championship in program history.

“Adversity shows character,” Liberty coach Mark Smith said. “I’m really proud of our kids the way they hung in there and showed grit at the end. The senior motto this year was to finish and leave no doubt.”

Liberty was led all season long by Guevara. The Lions leaned on him to deliver in the semifinals against Desert Vista de-

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Hunter excels in Chandler’s AIA open title win

BY ERIC NEWMAN Tribune Staff Writer

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handler senior running back Dae Dae Hunter could not stop smiling after his Wolves defeated Saguaro 42-35 in the state’s first AIA Open Division Football Championship on Saturday evening.

Hunter, who had sat out the semifinal win over Salpointe Catholic two weeks prior due to injury, dominated from the beginning of the game on a team that led throughout the whole 48 minutes.

On the first play from scrimmage, he took a handoff from quarterback Mikey Keene, found a hole in the middle and sprinted for 70 yards. The play not only put the Wolves in scoring position but swung the momentum in their favor within the first minute.

“We got hyped, and everybody knew what was up from there,” Hunter said.

He finished the game with 247 yards and two touchdowns on the ground and made a few key blocks on big passing plays. That kind of statistical night was nothing new for Hunter this season.

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21-point lead.

“We got after it,” Garretson said. “When it comes down to it, I block you and I throw, I run and I tackle. Player ‘A’ has to beat player ‘B.’ That’s what we did tonight.”

Saguaro did, however, manage to get on the board after a big hit from defensive back Jacobe Covington forced a Chandler fumble. From there, senior Kelee Ringo took it in from 19 yards out to put the Sabercats on the board.

But it wasn’t enough. Just before the end of the first half, Keene and Grayes connected once again, this time for a 22-yard touchdown giving Chandler a 28-7 lead at the half. As rain started to fall during halftime at Sun Devil Stadium, most fans headed for the upper concourse to stay dry while watching the remainder of the game.

Some, however, headed for the exits.

“For a while there I thought, ‘man, people are going to be asking for a refund,’” Mohns said. “I wish we wouldn’t have started as slow as we did but I’m proud of the way we battled back in the second half.”

Saguaro cut into Chandler’s lead with an 8-yard run by senior Will Shaffer in the third quarter. But even as the defense began forcing the Wolves to punt, they still had trouble containing Hunter. The senior transfer from Colorado broke free

Chandler back Dae Dae Hunter runs in Saturday’s championship game against Saguaro. (Chris Mortenson/Tribune Staff)

Through 12 games prior – including one he was injured for – he carried for 1,469 yards and 31 scores.

But there was no guarantee immediately this summer he would fit in with the group. Hunter joined a Wolves roster already stacked with running back talent,

including new transfer junior Eli Sanders, after moving from Colorado after his senior year. He knew just about nobody and was away from friends and family in a new environment.

His teammates, and offensive linemen specifically, noticed his skill and work

Chandler Wolves celebrate their victory in the state’s first Open Division Chaampionship Dec. 6. (Chris Mortenson/

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for a 74-yard touchdown with just over 8 minutes to go in the fourth quarter.

Hunter would score once more time, a 4-yard run - ultimately helping Chandler clinch the victory after two scores by Saguaro to trim the lead. The Sabercats cut Chandler’s lead to just 7 points late in the game after a 1-yard run by Shaffer – his

third touchdown of the night.

But an onside kick recovery by Chandler ended the game.

“This has always been a dream of mine,” Hunter said. “At the beginning of high school, I never thought I would win a state championship but here I am. What else can you ask for?”

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ethic immediately, though. A bond was created from the first day of practice, and the Wolves knew they had something special.

“He’s so electric, there’s so much I could say about him because he’s just so good,” said senior tackle Alexis Castro, “He and every running back on this team are great to block for, and they motivate us on every carry.”

While the Wolves have become used to winning titles, it was a new experience for Hunter. He held up four fingers like his teammates in the photos following the game, signifying four consecutive titles, but celebrated in a fashion befitting his first.

As Hunter walked off the field, wiping the wet grass from the rainy field off his face, his smile was still intact. With a state championship to his name, and likely a bright college future ahead of him, the grin sufficed where words could not.

“I’m speechless,” he said. “This is just so crazy.”

Hunter is set to graduate in 2020 and will likely have several options to choose from as to where he plays college ball.

Hunter rushed 24 times for 247 yards and two touchdowns against Saguaro.

Keene completed 18 of his 28 passes for 186 yards and three total touchdowns of his own.

It was a dominating performance by Chandler as a whole, as it put up 521 yards of total offense.

“I think we made a statement that we are the best team in the state,” Keene said.

“It feels amazing. All of our hard work paid off.”

But even with the staggering numbers against them, the Sabercats still proved they belonged atop the state rankings.

Saguaro put up 391 total yards of offense against Chandler, and ultimately had a chance to send the game to overtime had the onside kick gone their way.

Beverett threw for 230 yards and ran for 103 more, while defensive end Quinton Summerville and the rest of the Saguaro front-seven wreaked havoc at times on Chandler’s stout offensive line.

Both teams proved they deserved to be there. Both teams put an exclamation point on what was a historic season for Arizona high school football.

“There’s nothing wrong with losing to a team like Chandler,” Mohns said. “Obviously, it’s hard watching teams you played and beat run off the field with a trophy.

But I think our state needs to embrace that the Open Division is the standard.”

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spite battling an illness the morning of the game, and they looked upon him again in the title game.

The senior delivered, as he finished 10of-16 for 179 yards and two touchdowns through the air. He also had 59 rushing yards and another touchdown – the game-winner – on the ground. Forney, who was the lead back for Liberty with freshman Zaccheus Cooper out with a leg injury, added 44 yards and a touchdown of his own.

“It was unfortunate Zaccheus Cooper couldn’t play tonight, he was fantastic in the playoffs tonight,” Smith said. “I told him he helped get us here, now the seniors were going to finish. One score, onestop, game.”

Red Mountain struggled to get in the end zone throughout most of the game.

At halftime, they were held to just seven points despite 173 yards of offense.

Their only score in the first two quarters came on a 20-yard pass from Boren to Ramirez.

Ramirez, who is also one of Red Mountain’s top defensive players, caught seven passes for 93 yards to go along with two touchdowns, the second of which came on a 39-yard pass from Boren in the third

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Red Mountain claimed the 6A runner-up trophy after making it to the championship game for the first time in 18 years. (Zach Alvira/Tribune Staff)

quarter. He was the top target of the night for Boren, who was 16-of-31 for 267 yards.

The loss was Red Mountain’s second of the season, as they finished 12-2 overall.

But Peterson doesn’t want the outcome of Friday night’s 6A championship game to weigh heavy on his team, especially given all they accomplished this season.

This was the first time in 18 years Red Mountain made it to the championship game. Their only other loss on the season came against Perry in four overtimes.

They dominated nearly every time they stepped out onto the field but ran into a red-hot Liberty team that ran the table after a heartbreaking loss to Chaparral in the regular-season finale.

“Someday as husbands we might have a spouse die,” Peterson said. “We will all have a parent die. We may go through a nasty divorce. There’s going to be bad things in our lives we have to overcome.

“This right here will make us better husbands and fathers in the future.”

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n 80-member cast comprising mostly children, some as young as 5, will take to the stage at Desert Ridge High School next weekend to present six performances of the holiday classic, “The Nutcracker.”

The production has been months in the preparation by the Chandler-based Youth American Ballet Company, a pre-professional ballet program providing “classical ballet training, positive reinforcement and valuable performance opportunities,” according to its website.

The ballet company’s eighth annual presentation of “Nutcracker” will be at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Dec. 19 and 20; 2 p.m. and 7

p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 and noon and 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 at Desert Ridge High, 10045 E. Madero Ave., Mesa. Tickets can be purchased at showclix.com/event/ yabcthenutcracker.

The company is directed by Georgi and Tara Rusafov, who both have a long history in ballet.

Georgi, who directs “Nutcracker,” graduated from the National Dance High School in Sofia, and joined the National Opera and Ballet Sofia Bulgaria.

He earned an advanced Vaganova master education degree for teaching ballet and choreography at the Bulgarian National Music Conservatory and has won several awards in international competitions and has been a soloist and principal dancer with the Bulgar-

ian National Opera and Ballet, and Estonia National Ballet.

He was a principal dancer with Milwaukee Ballet, Northern Plains Ballet and Omaha Ballet Theater and company member with Ballet Arizona, touring numerous states and European countries as a star principal dancer.

Georgi has taught master ballet workshops at New Mexico, Washington D.C., Florida, New York and other American and

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Georgi Rusafov, director of the Chandlerbased Youth American Ballet Company, and McKenna Joy Johnson, 16, of Gilbert, a rising ballet star, are ready for the company’s presentation of “The Nutcracker.” (Chris Mortenson/Tribune Staff Photographer)

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wo long-awaited entries into East Valley’s culinary scene will debut Thursday, Dec. 19, as the Sicilian Butcher and Sicilian Baker open at Chandler Viridian Primegate.

To mark the twin eateries’ openings at 3151 W. Frye Road, near Chandler Fashion Center, the Maggiore Group has some opening day prizes to give away.

Starting at 11 a.m. Dec. 19, the Sicilian Butcher Chandler will gift $15 gift cards and complimentary meatball samples to the first 100 people in line while The Sicilian Baker will offer $10 gift cards and complimentary medium-sized cannolis to the first 100 guests who mention “Holy Cannoli.”

But given the reputation that both establishments have earned in recent years at their North Phoenix restaurant, there’s a good chance that regardless of whether anyone gets a free meatball or a free cannoli, they like will want to end up visiting both for more.

This isn’t Joey and Cristina Maggiore’s

first foray into Chandler. Last year they opened Hash Kitchen at 2855 W. Ray Road, featuring brunch for all hours, seven days a week and signature Bloody Marys that people can top off with a seemingly endless variety of items.

The Maggiores, together with entrepre-

Maggiore Group’s largest concept to date, with a 6,500-square-foot room that can seat 420, a pasta room and a chef’s table.

The space will feature a butcher knife wall, an indoor-outdoor bar, a large outdoor dining patio with a 300-person Joey Maggiore is opening his Sicilian Butcher and and Sicilian Baker in Chandler this capacity complete week, featuring a seemingly endless array of meatballs and Italian pastries. (Special with fireplaces and to the Tribune) lounge seating. neur Flora Tersigni, also own Tomaso’s The location will offer the same naItalian Restaurant in Phoenix as well as tionally-acclaimed menu items as the Tommy V’s Urban Kitchen and Tomaso’s original location, including hand-rolled When in Rome in Scottsdale. craft meatballs, signature pastas and the And besides adding another dimension famous “Sicilian in Strada” five-foot-long to the East Valley’s already varied foodie charcuterie board as well as an Italian-foscene, the two new eateries also are giv- cused wine list and craft cocktails. ing yet another shot in the arm to the reDessert lovers can enjoy a build-yourgional economy: Between them, 200 jobs own cannoli bar, sweet and savory pasare being created. �ee BUTCHER page 27 The Sicilian Butcher Chandler is The

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very year the holidays roll around like storm clouds, the former leaving a brilliant rainbow across a vivid skyline and the other transmitting a bright light illuminating within many people’s hearts.

Chandler real estate entrepreneur Michael Pollack has learned to keep the light shining throughout the year by opening his heart not just around holidays and spreading the holidays’ warmth long after decorations have been packed away.

Pollack works throughout the year organizing and preparing for the holidays like it is part of his job.

“We do things in a big way,” he said. “I’m always striving to make things bigger and better. I look forward to the holidays with such anticipation each year.”

Every year Pollack tries to outdo the previous year with more of everything that makes the holiday season special.

He added thousands of lights to his spectacular holiday light show at Pollack Tempe Cinemas and overhauled his professional parade train float he travels on with his band, “Pollack Corporate Affair,” in holiday parades.

Pollack personally selects every new decoration added to his one-of-a-kind movie theater each year.

He starts shopping when new seasonal items hit the stores to keep his decorations up to date with the latest technology. This year he added several new toy soldiers and other whimsical characters, such as animated snowmen that light up.

The beautiful decorated tree with lighted presents received several new seasonal

Festively attired carolers,

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Chandler real estate entrepreneur Michael Pollack has become the East Valley’s Mr. Christmas with his festive lights and decorations in the lobby of his Tempe movie house. (Special to the Tribune)

pieces, including a lighted Santa.

New neon pieces accompany the holiday décor, helping to keep his promise of a theater merry and bright.

The culmination of all this year’s work came together last month when Pollack flipped the switch and offered free holiday movies at his theater – a tradition Pollack started over 10 years ago for his customers and the surrounding neighborhood.

Even as rain loomed over them, more than 1,200 customers attended the free movie event and were welcomed individually by a cheerful Pollack.

“I wasn’t sure we would get anyone to come out in the rain that day. At my office just hours prior to the event it hailed. As cars pulled into the parking lot the rain stopped as if I turned it off with the same switch that turns on the incredible light display. That’s just lucky if you ask me” Pollack said.

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Throughout the evening, Pollack smiled for the cameras and stood with families taking pictures.

Everyone wanted to stop by and thank him personally for hosting the evening and making it possible for them to spend time with family and friends at the movies.

Pollack then began working on his next event – which included lots of twinkling lights.

On Nov. 29 at the Tempe Light Parade, his Corporate Affair Parade Train debuted with new LED lights, climaxing a months-long project that involved months of replacing each strand of outdated lights.

The parade – which Pollack has been a part of for over 15 years – also had its share of rain.

But Pollack played with his band, Corporate Affair, as he has for many parades and charity fundraisers.

“When people see our full size, lighted

train coming down the street with Motown music played by some of the best musicians in the valley they get up and dance” said Pollack.

On Dec. 7 the Pollack train was featured at the 33rd annual APS Electric Light Parade in Phoenix.

Pollack’s spectacular shopping center light display at Elliot Road and McClintock Drive, where Pollack Tempe Cinemas is located, has become a family tradition for visitors across the valley.

He said that throughout the year, while his “elves” are getting ready to spread some holiday joy next December, he’ll will continue to give to charities that are close to his heart.

He’s not tipping his hand on how he’ll be spreading the joy of the holiday season next year, but promises it will be something big and bright.

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European cities.

Tara Rusafov has trained with Mary Moe Adams and the Adams Ballet Academy in Tempe, then continued at Yen-li Chen Ballet School in Chandler. She also trained with Marek Chowela, director of dance at Ball State University, and was a dancer with Ballet Arizona for eight years.

Nutcracker is one of two major annual performances Youth American Ballet Company stages to expose more than 5,000 Arizona residents to ballet and further develop the talents of its students, who often place in top positions in national and international competitions and eventually pursue professional careers in dance around the world.

Georgi Rusafov designs the staging and costumes as well as directs the dancers for “Nutcracker.”

“We have professional ballet dancers from around the world who have come and performed since we started performing the ‘Nutcracker,’ said stage manager Christina Ross, adding the ballet company has invested over $50,000 in the elaborate “Nutcracker” set and many of the costumes are handmade.

Ross, who started with the company as a parent of a student and stuck around to

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tries and espresso bar at The Sicilian Baker that became a national sensation at the original North Phoenix location when it opened earlier this year.

“Both of these restaurants have grown into North Phoenix favorites and it was more than necessary to share the love with our East Valley community,” said Joey Maggiore, co-founder and executive chef. “With the create-your-own experiences for meatballs and cannoli alike, these concepts will continue to expand with the fun and unparalleled spirit that they bring.”

The Sicilian Butcher is centered on a build-your-own meal experience with hand-rolled meatballs made daily, made-from-scratch pasta and Sicilian-style charcuterie boards. Using family recipes, The Sicilian Butcher presents nearly 10 rotating craft meatball varieties including steak, lamb, lump crab and shrimp, and Tomaso’s Sicilian version made with ground veal, prime beef, pork, pine nuts, raisins, and pecorino cheese as well as meatless choices such as eggplant parmigiana.

The choose-your-own-meatball adventure continues with 10 in-house sauce options such as garlic-basil marinara, pe-

McKenna Joy Johnson is flying high not only on the stage but also in the world of ballet as she prepares for her final appearance as the Sugar Plum Fairy in “The Nutcracker.” (Chris Mortenson/Tribune Staff Photographer)

work with the Rusafovs, said 90 children turned out for auditions and “everyone gets role in our ‘Nutcracker.’ There is something for every child who wants to perform.”

She said not all the “Nutcracker” dancers are from Youth American Ballet Company, either; some come from other stu-

dios, anxious to perform under Georgi Rusafov’s direction.

“The music is enchanting and the performers bring their all to the production,” Ross said. “I am backstage making it look perfect and it’s the most gratifying volunteer work I enjoy and love to do, but more importantly, I want to share it with our

The Sicilian Butcher serves mouth-watering, eye-popping meatballs without or with various pastas and polenta.

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sto trapanese and truffle mushroom can be paired with the meatballs and bases such as house-extruded pasta, polenta or risotto.

The menu also includes authentic Sicilian staples such as spiedini, flatbreads, sandwiches, and Sicilian-influenced charcuterie and bruschetta boards including the famous “Sicilian in Strada,” a five-foot-

long charcuterie board serving panelli fritters, arancini, cazzilli, artisanal meats and cheeses, craft meatballs with polenta, pickled vegetables and house preserved jams.

“I was inspired by my father who is a Sicilian-born chef and created an Italian institution that has been making classic Italian meatballs for over 40 years, equal parts classic and progressive, we’re ex-

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community.”

Ross echoed the company’s website description of the academy, which provides “a positive environment and attention to the details of classical ballet training” enabling dancers to flourish.

Students receive performance experience through professional productions, as well as national and international competitions.

One such student is Mckenna Joy Johnson, 16, of Gilbert, who is dancing her last “Nutcracker” for the company as the Sugar Plum Fairy before auditioning in March for the prestigious Moscow Ballet Company to become a professional ballerina.

She has trained under Georgi and Tara Rusafov for more than 8 years.

She returned this Sunday after performing Sugar Plum with a professional ballet dancer from Bulgaria in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The Perry High School student last month was awarded gold medals in contemporary and classical ballet at the World Ballet Art Competition in Canada.

Ross said this year’s “Nutcracker” will feature a new choreography and new costumes.

Information on Youth American Ballet Company: 480-843-1973, youthamericanballetcompany.com. cited to bring Tomaso’s famous version combined with creative, modern modifications in a meatball and charcuterie centric spot,” Joey said.

Beverages include an Italian-focused wine list, craft cocktails and shareable social cocktails as well as apéritifs like a Sicilian spritz and a Guiness World Record Negroni – the largest Negroni cocktail created by mixologist Sheldon Wiley.

At the Sicilian Baker next door is the cannoli bar, pastry counter and café with just as many varied cannoli combinations as there are Maggiore meatballs.

Guests can choose from 12 different sweet ricotta creams as well as chocolate-dipped shells in white chocolate and dark chocolate. Additional baked goods and sweet and savory pastries include arancini, pizzettes, cassatas, muffuletta sandwiches and a variety of Sicilian cookies.

The espresso bar will be open for morning, afternoon and after-dinner coffee creations including a Nutella latte and honey nut macchiato.

The restaurants will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Information: TheSicilianButcher.com and TheSicilianBaker.com.

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SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA IN MARICOPA COUNTY (TRIBUNAL SUPERIOR DE ARIZONA EN TEL CONDADO DE MARICOPA) Case No. FC2019-095671 Angelica Villalpando Ceja, Petitioner. Francisco Ruan Venegas, Respondent. FAMILY DEPARTMENT/ SENSITIVE DATA COVERSHEET WITH CHILDREN (DEPARTMENTO DE FAMILIA / HOJA DE INFORMCION CONFIDENCIAL CON HILOS) (Confidential Record) / ((Registro Confidencial) Name Angelica Villlpando Ceja, Female, Date of Birth 06-05-73.

Francisco Ruan Venegas, Male 01-17-69 Motion to Extend Dismissal Date (Pedimento para Extender la Fecha de Rechazo) I, Angelica Villlpando Ceja, request an extension of the dismissal date because I have not been able to serve the other party or service is not complete. (No he podido notificar a la otra parte o la notification no esta completa.)

Published: East Valley Tribune, Dec. 15, 22, 29, 2019, Jan. 5, 2020 / 26xxx

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to the Arizona Self-Service Storage Act, Arizona Statutes 33-1704, Section H, Enforcement of Lien. The Undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on or after December. 20, 2019 at 9:00am using an online auction at www.storagetreasures.com, said property has been stored and located at US 60 Self Storage, 1661 S. Alma School Rd., Suite 102, Mesa, AZ 85210. Property to be sold as follows: Misc. household goods, personal items, furniture, clothing, toys and/or business fixtures and items belonging to the following: Tenant Name Unit # Mark Simmons 225 Sidney Wilson 226 Mathew Figueroa 237 Nia Lopez 245 Andriana Price 313 Rob McCarthy 330 Rob McCarthy 333 Matthew Kassing 707 Shelby Biggs 736 Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

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Published: East Valley Tribune Dec. 8, 15, 2019 / 26568

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Public Notices Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Davcon/Mesa Hangar Development at Falcon Field Airport, Mesa, AZ The City of Mesa, Arizona, owner and operator of the Falcon Field Airport, has signed a Master Tenant lease with a private developer who proposes to construct a hangar development area commonly referred to as the Davcon/Mesa Hangar Development. Notice is hereby given that the City of Mesa is seeking Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of an Airport Layout Plan change for the Mesa-Falcon Field Airport for the proposed Davcon/Mesa Hangar Development. The Proposed Action would develop approximately 23 acres located in the northwest quadrant of the Airport. The Development would include the construction of aircraft hangars, office space, and potential aircraft manufacturing space.

A Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA) has been prepared in accordance with FAA Order 1050.1F, Environmental Impacts: Policies and Procedures, and FAA Order 5050.4B, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Instructions for Airport Actions, as well as applicable Executive Orders, Council on Environmental Quality regulations implementing NEPA, and other applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

The DEA presents the purpose and need for the proposed project, reasonable alternatives, discussion of impacts for each alternative, and supporting appendices.

The City of Mesa and the FAA are issuing this Notice of Availability to advise the public that the DEA will be available for public review beginning on December 16, 2019. The public comment period starts on December 16, 2019 and ends January 15, 2020. The DEA may be viewed electronically at https://www.falconfieldairport.com/about-us/news-room, a hardcopy can be provided upon request, or viewed at the following locations: Falcon Field Airport Administration Office 4800 E. Falcon Drive Mesa, AZ 85215 Mesa City Clerk’s Office Mesa City Plaza 20 E. Main Street Suite 150 Mesa, AZ 85201 Comments on the DEA can be addressed to: Jviation, Inc., Attn: Morgan Einspahr 900 S. Broadway, Suite 350 Denver, CO 80209 morgan.einspahr@jviation.com All comments submitted by email must be received by 5:00 pm Mountain Standard Time on January 15, 2020. All mailed comments must be received by the deadline, not simply postmarked by the date.

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