East Valley Tribune: Gilbert Edition - June 4, 2017

scandal dominates E. Valley

Three accused by grand jury have deep roots in region

BY GARY NELSON Tribune Contributor

After years of shadowy suggestions that something might be rotten at the Arizona Corporation Commission, the first indictment boils down to something most people can understand: A bald-faced case of quid pro quo bribery.

The indictment, of course, is only a list of charges that must be proven in court by federal prosecutors. But it describes in detail a pattern of alleged criminal conduct in 2011 and 2012 involving prominent East Valley political and business figures – and is the latest allegation of wrongdoing by a troubled real estate developer and state regulatory officials.

A federal grand jury handed down the eightcount indictment on May 23.

It asserts that developer George Johnson bribed Gary Pierce, a former Mesa legislator and member of the Arizona Corporation Commission, in order to obtain favorable votes on rate hikes for his water

BY HOWARD FISCHER Capital Media Services

The two East Valley members of the Arizona Corporation Commission are starting to push for reforms on the panel in the wake of a federal bribery indictment of a former member.

Tom Forese, a former state legislator from Gilbert who now heads the commission, said the indictment may make the case for appointing utility regulators instead of electing them.

And former Chandler Mayor Boyd Dunn, who was elected to the commission last year, said he agrees there needs to be a conversation on how future regulators are chosen

“We are in the minority,” he said. “There are only 12 states that deal with elected commissioners. The rest are appointed.”

Forese noted that former Mesa legislator and ex-commission member Gary Pierce is charged with accepting money through his wife from a utility executive in exchange for supporting two

BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Tribune Staff Writer

Fiesta Mall’s days are numbered, at least in its current form. A local development group purchased the property in late May for just $6.72 million with grand designs to redevelop the space into a highereducation campus, and that redevelopment plan also includes a new name: Campus at U.S. 60.

The current plan for the mall will not require rezoning of the property because the current zoning allows for redevelopment, said Lori Gray, senior project

Gary Pierce

George Johnson

(Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer)

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A big heart and a love for music launched a bluegrass empire

BY RALPH ZUBIATE Tribune Managing Editor

Anni Beach is the kind of substitute teacher any kid would want. Fun-loving, kindhearted and uniquely talented, this combination led to the creation of a neighborhood band that’s been going strong for 23 years.

Beach was a substitute teacher in the Chandler district for years, moving from school to school as the need arose.

One day, doing her duty at a secondgrade classroom in Galveston Elementary School near her home, Beach hauled out her mandolin for a quick song, as she had done dozens of times before.

For some reason, the music caught the imagination of a few of the neighborhood kids this time.

“They came to my house after school,” said Beach, who is in her 70s. “The two kids asked if I could teach them to play.”

She didn’t have time that day, but she talked it over with her husband, Vincent, who died in 2010.

“He said maybe I should.”

Next week, the original two kids showed up with four others, friends and siblings. She taught them “This Land Is Your Land,” “Tom Dooley” and “Will The Circle Be Unbroken.”

The Jam Pak Blues ‘N’ Grass Neighborhood Band was born. Since then, the band has grown to over 25 members of all ages and races. They play their own brand of bluegrass, gospel and traditional country in shows and festivals all over the nation. They’ve won awards and been recognized nationally for the program.

The band even breaks down into various small-group configurations, such

as Cabin John, Morning Fire, Fair Black Rose and The Would Bees.

A professional band, Cisco & The Racecars, has even been born out of the group.

At first, instruments were hard to come by.

The Jam Pak kids began learning on simple instruments called “canjos,” which are empty soda cans with a stick and a string attached. Since then, they have been sponsored by Arizona bluegrass organizations and many individuals who have provided, loaned or donated instruments, lessons and lesson scholarships.

The band’s website, jampak.com, drives home the point that it’s all about the kids learning music.

“It’s been thrilling to see the progress of various children who, with no particular

musical background, have taken to bluegrass music and can play, sing, ‘take breaks,’ keep the rhythm, learn by ear and also play notes,” it says.

The musicians practice in her tiny house, finding corners to play in and a backyard to perform in. The band draws kids from all over.

“They come to me, I don’t have to recruit or anything,” Beach said.

Terri Babick brings her two kids all the way from Cave Creek to play with Jam Pak.

Benjamin, 14, plays mandolin and handles the sound board at some performances. Rachel, 12, plays the fiddle. It’s their fourth year in the group.

“My son especially became entranced with bluegrass,” Babick said. “He really

(Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer)

Anni Beach plays mandolin with the Jam Pak band as Javier Garcia-Wallace takes the lead on mountain dulcimer.

(Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer)

Terri Babick brings her two kids, Rachel and Benjamin, all the way from Cave Creek to play with the Jam Pak Band.

(Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer) Nazarena Delgado, 12, sings and plays for the crowd at the “Beach House Revue” in Anni Beach’s backyard.

and sewer company serving Johnson Ranch, southeast of Queen Creek.

Pierce’s wife, Sherry, and prominent Republican lobbyist Jim Norton were indicted as well.

Prosecutors said Johnson funneled $31,500 through Norton to Sherry Pierce, under the auspices of a sham “consulting” job, in exchange for her husband’s votes on behalf of Johnson.

The indictment also alleges that Pierce was to have received money from Johnson to buy land valued at $350,000, but it does not reveal whether that purchase ever was consummated.

Sherry is the $58,000-a-year deputy district director for U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, a Republican who previously represented Gilbert in the Legislature. Previously, she held that job for retired U.S. Rep. Matt Salmon, a Republican from Mesa.

Biggs has suspended Sherry Pierce without pay, his spokesman said.

The spokesman noted that the case involves alleged acts that are six years old and “are not in any way related to her current position.”

The defendants, through their attorneys, have denied the allegations, which appear to be based largely on information provided by an unnamed, unindicted co-conspirator mentioned prominently in the indictment.

Ivan Mathew, an attorney for Norton, said in a statement: “The motivation behind these allegations will become transparent when the identity of the ‘unindicted co-conspirator’ is revealed.”

Regulators in turmoil

There is no way to tell whether that motivation is connected with recent turmoil at the Arizona Corporation Commission, a five-member elected panel that regulates utilities and other businesses.

Pierce served on the commission from 2007 through the end of 2014, including a stint as chairman from January 2011 through 2012 – the period of alleged illegal activity cited in the indictment.

In 2015, the FBI opened an investigation into the role that he and others may have played in the 2014 election that decided two seats on the corporation commission.

A whistleblower at the commission had alleged wrongdoing involving campaign contributions from Arizona Public Service, which supplies electricity to wide swaths of the Valley and is regulated by the corporation commission.

During the 2014 election, an estimated $2.2 million in “dark money” – campaign contributions from unidentified sources – is believed to have played a big role in the election of two pro-business Republicans.

In addition, one of the defeated Democratic candidates in the 2014 election, Sandra Kennedy, had publicly aired concerns that APS sought

elections and decisions.

These kinds of contributions have been legal ever since a 5-4 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 2010.

He has built homes across the East Valley, most notably in the development southeast of Queen Creek that bears his name. He bought the first chunk of land for Johnson Ranch from the Arizona Land Department in the mid-1990s. Water for Johnson Ranch is supplied by Johnson Utilities, owned by the developer himself. Johnson Utilities has been cited repeatedly by regulators for violations ranging from poor water quality to operating new wells and pumping groundwater without approval.

Johnson Utilities is the focal point of the federal indictment.

It alleges that, contrary to Corporation Commission staff recommendations, Pierce advocated increasing Johnson Utilities’ “rate base” by more than $18 million. The measure, which increased customers’ rates, was supported by a majority on the commission.

Pierce also pushed for a provision to allow Johnson to pay his personal income taxes directly from money paid by his utility customers. A commission majority also eventually supported that policy change.

“ The motivation behind these allegations will become transparent when the identity of the ‘unindicted co-conspirator’ is revealed. ”

Ivan Mathew, attorney for Jim Norton

favorable action from the corporation commission by contributing to the campaign of Pierce’s son Justin, who had represented Mesa in the Legislature and was running that year for secretary of state.

Gary Pierce denied that allegation and investigators never filed charges in connection with it.

But during his tenure on the commission, Pierce developed a reputation as one of APS’ biggest supporters, and media reports in 2015 suggested he had formed inappropriately close relationships with its executives.

Apart from all that, the Corporation Commission for the past several years has been one of Arizona’s most troubled public entities, beset by conflict-ofinterest allegations and concerns over the role of dark money in commission

That decision, commonly called Citizens United, said corporations, labor unions, nonprofits and other associations cannot be prohibited from attempting to influence elections via “independent expenditures” – money spent separately from regular political campaigns.

Critics of the decision have said it greatly enhanced the ability of special interests to sway public policy in their favor.

Jim Norton, the lobbyist who was indicted along with Pierce, is managing partner of Axiom Public Affairs, which he formed in 2015 in association with East Valley political operative Sean Noble and several others.

Noble has been a national player in distributing hundreds of millions in independent expenditure money from conservative and corporate sources, most notably billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch.

Troubled developer

Over the years, the other key player in the indictment, George Johnson, has had his own set of problems.

The owners of some small utilities in Arizona have argued in favor of that tax break because large, corporate-owned utilities fold their tax expenses into their rates. Consumer advocates have objected to the practice.

Johnson’s most notorious run-in with the law came in 2005.

He faced a multi-count civil action from the state attorney general in connection with his proposed developments in Pinal and Apache counties. Johnson was accused of illegally bulldozing state and private land, destroying archaeological sites and native plants, polluting several waterways and causing an epidemic that killed at least 21 rare Arizona desert bighorn sheep.

Many of the violations were in connection with what Johnson had hoped would be a 175,000-resident city called La Oso Ranch in Pinal County. That proposal eventually collapsed amid a storm of opposition from neighbors, environmentalists and others.

In 2007, Johnson agreed to settle the state’s claims for $12.1 million, against damages that the state estimated at $200 million.

In response to last month’s indictment, Johnson told the Arizona Corporation Commission he is stepping aside from managing his utility company in order to defend himself.

– Howard Fischer of Capitol Media Services contributed to this story.

(Photo Credit/Special to the Tribune)

Influential Republican lobbyist Jim Norton, one of the indicted co-conspirators in the bribery case, has been a player in state and national political circles, distributing millions in campaign contributions from conservative and corporate sources,

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Chandler nonprofit’s sticker aims to eliminate hot-car deaths

BY BRENT RUFFNER Tribune Contributor

Stop. Think. Look. Chandler resident Lou Molinari hopes that message is a constant reminder not to leave children and pets unattended in vehicles.

His nonprofit, Babysav.org, is spreading awareness by giving out stickers to residents and businesses around the state and the nation. He has distributed stickers in Arizona as well as in California and New Hampshire.

His mission is to eliminate hot-car deaths.

“I see it as a problem,” Molinari said. “I see there is a solution. Now, my challenge is to prove to everybody else that the solution can maybe do something.”

The sticker has a picture of a child in a car seat that reads “Forgetting Something? – a vehicle’s temperature can climb to unsafe levels within a few minutes.”

According to Noheatstroke.org, a unair-conditioned vehicle’s temperature can climb by as much as 19 degrees in 10 minutes. In 30 minutes, the temperature can rise 34 degrees above the outside temperature, the website said.

Arizona holds the nation’s third-worst death toll among children who died as a result of heatstroke while trapped in a vehicle, the website said. Thirty-one children have died in that manner since 1998, it said.

A Peoria infant died last fall as a result

of being left in an unattended vehicle.

On May 11, Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill into law that clears the way for a person to save a child or pet in a locked, unattended vehicle without having to pay for damages to a vehicle.

The law says “a person who uses reasonable force to enter a locked and unattended motor vehicle to remove a minor or confined domestic animal is not liable for any damages in a civil action if:

“The person has a good faith belief the minor or animal is in imminent danger or suffering physical injury or death.

“The person determines there is no other reasonable manner to remove the minor or animal from the vehicle.

“Before entering the vehicle, the person notifies ‘a peace officer or emergency personnel or animal control official.’”

The law says the person should remain with the minor or domestic animal until the caregiver is contacted or emergency help arrives.

“(The legislation) is a piece of the

solution,” Molinari said. “I say it’s going to take a village. The village is going to have to work together to

A $2 donation via PayPal will get residents and business owners a sticker they can put on their front door or window.

He said he plans to make key chains available for sale and wants to work with retailers to put his message on wet floor signs.

Some local businesses are taking notice of his message.

Molinari said Pollack Tempe Cinemas recently agreed to donate ad space on its movie screens for his message.

Mesa doctor Robyn Wilhelm said she purchased stickers for her business after she met Molinari at an event.

Wilhelm, a women’s health and pelvic physical therapist, said she treats a lot of mothers who have young children. She said she occasionally hands out stickers to other business owners. As a parent of two children, she said the message grabs her attention.

“I’ve never had moment where I forgot them in the car,” Wilhelm said. “But it’s

definitely on my mind.”

Molinari said people need to be more tuned-in to their daily activities instead of multi-tasking without realizing they may have left behind precious cargo.

The Chandler resident has five grandchildren and said his message could help parents avoid having a tragic nightmare.

“It’s not guaranteed to protect them,” Molinari said. “But it’s another reminder.”

Information: babysav.org or email info@babysav.org.

Panel explores police bodycam benefits and drawbacks

BY GABRIELA CALLES Tribune Contributor

Body-worn cameras are helping police collect evidence and improve relations with communities, but they need more technological improvements and could pose problems in court cases.

Those points were made during a panel discussion held in Phoenix recently by the American Society of Evidence-Based Policing.

Tempe police Commander Noah Johnson said his officers largely viewed body-worn cameras as a better method to improve communication with the community, resolve complaints and collect evidence.

“It captures what is so difficult to write

in a report,” Johnson said. “Pictures are worth a thousand words.”

Johnson said 95 percent of Tempe officers appreciate the technology.

“It’s not just about the reduction of complaints,” he said. “It’s about a connection with the community.”

In two fatal shootings by Tempe police over the past year, however, officers did not have their cameras on. One incident last year involved an unarmed man who claimed to have a weapon and was terrorizing pharmacy patrons and staffers in an effort to get drugs.

In an incident several weeks ago, Tempe police shot and killed a man who had attacked two officers with a knife, injuring one of them.

Josh Young, the co-founder of the American Society of Evidence-

Based Policing, said instances of nonfunctioning cameras could be prevented with better technology.

He noted that cameras that activate when officers pull their service weapon out of their holster are in development. He said that this technology would not only trigger the camera of the officer pulling a weapon but also the bodycams worn by any other officer nearby.

“It takes that process out where they have to compromise their own safety to turn on their camera,” Young said. “With this technology, it is already done for them.”

The panel discussion also focused on the use of cameras in court and in the personal development of an officer.

(Brent Ruffner/Tribune Contributor)

Lou Molinari of Chandler and his nonprofit hope parents of young children use specially made stickers to serve as reminders and prevent them from leaving a kid locked in a vehicle in Arizona heat.

(Special to the Tribune) Tempe police Commander Noah Johnson said bodycams worn by officers not only improve community relations but can help catch details that might go unnoticed at crime scenes.

Tempe hosting open house to discuss library and community center master plan

Tempe’s Library & Community Complex will be discussed at an open house 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, June 5, at the Tempe Public Library, 3500 S. Rural Road, Meeting Room A.

Conceptual landscaping plans and a timeline for design and construction will be shown after a brief presentation. Residents are being asked to provide feedback on some of the long-term ideas for the complex being proposed as part of the master plan process.

The complex includes the Tempe Public Library, Tempe History Museum, Edna Vihel Center and Pyle Adult Recreation Center. The master plan will, among other things, assess and make recommendations for renovating existing vegetation, hardscape and irrigation systems, water reuse improvements and creating a management plan.

Residents who cannot attend the meeting are invited to review the conceptual site plan and complete an online survey until June 30 by visiting tempe.gov/urbanforest.

Mesa hydration campaign collects water for needy

The city of Mesa and nonprofit agencies and businesses are partnering for the 11th Annual Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign, which runs from June 5 through Sept. 15.

The campaign aims to collect bottles of water for distribution through the United Food Bank to area agencies, including A New Leaf-East Valley Men’s Center, Paz de Cristo and Mesa United Way.

The campaign also invites cash donations to purchase water. Those interested can go to mesaaz.gov/ residents/hydration-donation and type the words “H2O Mesa” under the company or organization’s name.

– TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

Design and stops for Tempe Streetcar project to be reviewed at public meeting

Valley Metro and the city of Tempe are hosting a public meeting to provide an update on the Tempe Streetcar project 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, at the Tempe Transportation Center, 200 E. 5th St. Public art concepts, streetcar stops and current design plans will be available for inspection.

The three-mile streetcar route will serve downtown Tempe, Arizona State University, the emerging Rio Salado corridor and several of Tempe’s oldest neighborhoods. The route will include 14 stops and connect to Valley Metro Rail.

Additional project information is available at valleymetro.org/tempestreetcar. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

REFORM

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separate financial matters to benefit that family-owned company. Pierce, through an attorney, has said the indictment represents selected use of facts by the government.

Forese said the fact that prosecutors believe they have a case says something.

“I even think that this could be the strongest argument for having an appointed commission,” Forese said.

Any such change would require voter approval. And the earliest the Arizona Constitution could be amended is 2018. Forese, however, said he's not just going to wait around.

“These allegations that are before us demand immediate action,” he said. “And that's where our focus should be right now.”

Most immediately, Forese wants fellow Commissioner Andy Tobin to begin “an audit and review” of the policies that, according to the indictment, were enacted because Pierce had been given money to support them.

One of those is a 2011 vote by the commission, on a 3-1 margin with one abstention, to include another $18.2 million into the rate base for Johnson Utilities, reversing an earlier commission decision. More money in

Forese, in a letter to fellow commissioners obtained by Capitol Media Services, said a review is necessary.

“The current commission must determine if those decisions were made in the public interest,” he wrote. At the very least, Forese said there needs to be a code of ethics for commissioners.

He pointed out that staffers are governed by certain policies. For example, Forese said, staffers can’t have meals with utility officials.

“This same restriction should be considered for application to commissioners as well,” he said. And Forese said that those who lobby the commission should be required to register.

Potentially the most far-reaching, Forese said other government bodies, including the Legislature, have the ability to censure or remove members for certain conduct.

the rate base translates to the ability of a utility to increase what it charges customers to cover the costs.

The issue with broader implications – and one that the current commission might re-examine – is the 2012 proposal by Pierce to allow firms like Johnson Utilities to charge customers for the income tax payments owned by the company's owners. That proposal was approved a year later on a 4-1 vote.

Beach’s backyard, playing and singing such bluegrass and gospel standards as “God’s Not Dead.”

“I ask that all such possibilities be explored,” he wrote.

Dunn said having elected commissioners means candidates have to raise money – often from the very people who have an interest in the panel’s decisions.

But he said there’s also a downside to having appointed commissioners.

“There seems to be less of an opportunity for citizens to participate,” Dunn explained. “Whenever you have elective positions, you make a point of

BODYCAM

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wanted to play and jam with children.”

She scoured the internet and finally found Jam Pak.

“Mrs. Beach has created such a presence in this community of bluegrass music and festivals,” she said.

She said Benjamin jammed with the band at a senior center and loved it, as did the residents.

“Imagine 20 of your grandparents giving encouragement,” she said.

Ramon Meneses was one of Beach’s first students, then a precocious 4-yearold hanging out with his siblings.

“My brothers and sisters came home with instruments. I said, ‘I want to do that,’” he said.

He played with the band until he was 16, then picked football over performing. Though he quit playing, Meneses will continue in the music field, hoping to be an audio engineer.

He still has fond memories of his time in the band, and he still visits, like when Beach hosts a “Beach House Revue” with dozens of musicians and lots of free food.

Recently, the kids took the stage in

Mismatched chairs invited neighborhood moms and dads and visitors. Group after group took the makeshift stage, playing banjos, mandolins, dulcimers, guitars and basses. Beach’s dogs wandered the friendly crowd, greeting guests and looking for dropped hot dogs and chips.

The littlest kids may play or not, as they continue to learn by ear. They gain some experience and get comfortable on stage, knowing that, like their friends around them, their day will come.

“(Beach) has created a tribe of care and connection and love,” said Mark Hickler, a professional banjo maker who plays in Cisco & The Racecars. “The band’s motto is from her, and it’s ‘To make ourselves and others happy with our music.’”

“She’s a dying breed,” gushed Meneses. “She’s a gift on earth in this city.

“You can see the openness. I always see her as a mother. Immediately, you fall in love and respect her.”

– Contact Ralph Zubiate at 480-898-6825 or rzubiate@timespublications.com.

Johnson said bodycams “provide an immediate venue” for officers to re-assess their on-duty performance for future improvement.

He also said the cameras have been successful at capturing specific and important details that police officers fail to notice during an arrest or other incident. These cameras have also helped capture intangible evidence from domestic violence situations, he added.

“It captures the victim scared and upset,” Johnson said. “It captures what really happened.”

However, police officers are facing challenges when presenting bodycam video as evidence in court, Johnson said.

He said judges in Maricopa County largely are reluctant to accept video because it is time-consuming to analyze and rule on.

The courts are also concerned about police officers staging videos.

Nonetheless, Johnson said Tempe Police are working to provide the courts with more information on the technology and trying to find a solution to making the videos more accessible to the courts

going out and listening to the voters and the ratepayers, who are also voters.”

The idea of an appointed commission does not sit well with Bob Burns, a former legislator first elected to the panel in 2012 and re-elected last year.

“The idea is how do you prevent corruption,” he said. Burns said the way you don't do that is “put the appointment in the hands of one person: the governor.”

by presenting them in a DVD format. The panel also addressed new research suggesting that the position of the camera on an officer’s body can sometimes affect how lawyers and judges perceive what’s depicted on a video.

Rémi Boivin, a researcher from the University of Montreal, said there has been some suggestion in his research that people could view the same situation in different ways if two cameras are filming an incident.

He said he showed videos of one incident taken by two cameras – one worn on an officer’s chest and another a surveillance device – to two focus groups, one made up of university students and the other comprising police officers. Their task was to watch a staged video of a man attacking a police officer from the two cameras and discuss what they saw.

Boivin said the students didn’t even realize they were watching the incident from two different perspectives, but the officers did.

He said further study and research was needed to determine if such results suggested potential problems in a court case when videos from two different cameras are presented to a judge or jury.

(Capitol Media Service)

Former Gilbert legislator Tom Forese, now chairman of the embattled state Corporation Commission, said the bribery case shows a need for the panel’s reform.

(Capitol Media Services)

Former Chandler Mayor Boyd Dunn, the newest member of the state Corporation Commission, sees pros and cons to having panel members appointed rather than elected.

JAM PAK from page 3

Gilbert Junior High closed after long fight

After five years of discussion, the Gilbert Public Schools board has voted 5-0 to close Gilbert Junior High School.

The school’s students will now attend Mesquite Junior High School. The board then voted unanimously to authorize Gilbert Classical Academy to move into the building.

Gilbert and Mesquite junior highs are both below capacity. Although it can hold 1,200 students, Gilbert Junior was expected to enroll only 400 students this fall.

Gilbert Classical Academy, a school for honors students from seventh to 12th grade, has been operating out of a temporary site for about 10 years.

Gilbert collision kills mom on bicycle

STAFF REPORT

A collision between a tanker truck and a bicycle at the intersection of Val Vista Drive and Ray Road in Gilbert killed a mother of four on Wednesday, May 31.

Jenna Taylor, 33, and another bicyclist were treated at the scene. Taylor died from her injuries, and the other patient had injuries that were not life-threatening.

According to Gilbert police, the bicyclists were riding in a marked bike lane and had a green light.

The truck for Baker Commodities also had a green light but made a turn, hitting one of the cyclists.

Gilbert police said there is no indication that speed or impairment were factors in the accident.

Chandler, Gilbert named best places to live in Valley

Niche.com has named Chandler the best place to live in the Phoenix metro area, followed by Gilbert at No. 2.

The rankings were part of a survey of 228 cities and over 15,000 towns and neighborhoods across the nation, based on crime, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and local amenities. In the Valley, Ahwatukee Foothills ranked third, followed by Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

Autism Academy graduates first two students

The A+ Academy in Tempe, the high school of the Autism Academy for Education and Development, graduated its first senior class.

Joshua Butcher of Mesa and Bradley Lentz of San Tan Valley were the only two members of the Class of 2017, starting when the school opened in 2014. But next year, academy founder Laura Newcomb, said “we will have many more students graduating” and that Joshua and Bradley “provided a guiding path for those who follow.”

“I am proud of myself, my character and what I have accomplished,” Joshua told the audience of 200 during his valedictorian address.

The academy was founded in 2013 and operates three schools across the Valley with the mission of “supporting and empowering children and young adults on the autism spectrum,” a spokesman said.

FIESTA MALL

manager at Mesa Office of Economic Development.

New owner Dimension Financial & Realty Investments Inc. plans to hire an architect in the next 30 days and complete design in the next 120 days, said Ray Cashen, president and designated broker at Cashen Real Estate Advisors, which represented DFRI in the sale and will market the property.

Cashen estimated that construction will begin in the first quarter of 2018, though it could begin sooner based on tenant demand.

The redevelopment and renaming of the property would end Fiesta Mall’s nearly four-decade run in Mesa, during which time the city experienced explosive growth alongside the once-dominant mall.

Fiesta Mall was one of the first major growth centers for southwest Mesa outside of agriculture, and its creation contributed to significant employment growth in southwest Mesa along with a boom in residential construction. It also coincided with the U.S. 60 expansion in Mesa.

“(Fiesta Mall) was a catalyst for growth in southwest Mesa,” said Vic Linoff, president of Mesa Preservation Foundation.

However, as the southwest side of Mesa began to fill up and the population began to age, the city expanded east, taking shoppers with it. After opening in 1979, Fiesta Mall remained a featured retail attraction in Mesa before vacancy rates began to rise in the past 20 years as consumers opted for the newer Superstition Springs Center that opened in 1990.

The opening of Fiesta Mall – in a harbinger of things to come – contributed to the demise of Mesa’s Tri-City Mall, which closed for good in 1998 after its tenants were siphoned off. Tri-City Mall was a working-class mall that reflected Mesa’s demographics at the time, Linoff said. Fiesta Mall, on the other hand, was a modern megamall similar to Phoenix’s Metrocenter and was a novelty in Mesa at the time. It was anchored by high-end tenants like The Broadway, Goldwaters and Sears.

In addition to Tri-City Mall, Mesa’s Main Street also was affected by the early success of Fiesta Mall, as tenants left the area in favor of the city’s new shopping center, Linoff said.

The Fiesta Mall site was a key component of the Fiesta District Redevelopment Plan, which the city initiated in 2009 and followed with an implementation plan in 2012. Some noticeable results of those plans are the narrowing of Southern Avenue and new streetscape features. The city’s plans also placed heavy emphasis on redeveloping

“worn out” retail properties, Gray said.

The city has struggled to fully realize that goal as properties like the notorious former Bennigans restaurant location at the northwest corner of Alma School Road and Southern Avenue remain empty.

The successful redevelopment of Fiesta Mall would be a win for Mesa as it could potentially bring consumers back to the area and raise property values, Gray said.

“If this works, it could start another era that helps revitalize the area,” Linoff said.

Still, Linoff noted there is some risk in pursuing the higher-education route.

For all the successes Mesa has had in bringing universities and colleges to the city in recent years, there are also some cautionary tales, such as the canceled Grand Canyon University campus in Eastmark.

The group plans to keep the community informed about the progress of the project.

“We’ve met with councilmen for the district and Lori Gray,” Cashen said. “We will probably reach out to the community when we have a clearer design direction to let people know what we are doing.”

DFRI is targeting large existing universities with focuses on health and education as potential tenants. There

may also be space for colleges specializing in business, economics, engineering, global communications, law, nursing and liberal arts.

The group also plans to develop housing and entertainment products to support the campus along with offices and a health club. It is planning to keep the majority of the existing mall building intact while enlarging the walkways and introducing more natural light.

The sale did not include the Dillards or Sears locations within the mall because both companies own the space they occupy. It also did not include the two other anchor tenant spaces, formerly occupied by Macy’s and Best Buy/Dick’s Sporting Goods, which are owned by local developer Scott Jackson.

Cashen said DFRI has had positive conversations with Jackson and that both groups are “united trying to really help each other to make the whole thing come to fruition.”

City of Mesa officials have remained in contact with the various ownership groups and believe that they are all on board with the redevelopment plans for the former mall.

“It seems to me that the owners have always said that this is a key piece of property and that it’s in a good location and it can be the gem that it once was, just used for a different purpose,” Gray said.

DFRI also owns a roughly 200,000-square-foot building on the east side of Alma School Road, formerly occupied by Staples and Borders, that it plans to bridge to the mall property.

Overall, the new campus will comprise approximately 1.2 million square feet. – Reach Wayne Schutsky at 480-898-6533 or wschutsky@timespublications.com.

$6.72 million sale price tag is a big step down for Fiesta Mall

BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Tribune Staff Writer

Fiesta Mall’s $6.72 million sale price pales in comparison to the $135 million Macerich paid for the property less than 20 years ago.

In September 2013, Macerich “conveyed the property to the lender by a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure,” according to SEC filings. The lender was Bank of America, and the property had an $83 million CMBS loan.

Bank of America’s special servicer, LNR Properties, cared for the property since 2013 and was the seller in the most recent transaction. The sale took

place on the Ten-X online real estate marketplace, and brokers from CBRE marketed the property on behalf of the seller.

LNR decided to sell the property in order to put it in the hands of ownership that could provide the cash infusion necessary for redevelopment.

“(The seller) truly believes in what the buyer is going to be doing with the property in terms of adaptive reuse,”

CBRE Senior Vice President Glenn Smigiel said.

In fact, LNR Properties initially explored redeveloping the property on its own. However, due to the company’s structure, it could not put together the

capital necessary for the redevelopment, Smigiel said.

Representatives from the city of Mesa had previously met with LNR to walk the mall, give the ownership feedback, and discuss what efforts were necessary to revitalize the property.

When LNR finally made the decision to auction the property, it listed the city’s Office of Economic Development as a key contact for prospective buyers in order to ensure the new ownership group and the city were on the same page, said Lori Gray, senior project manager at Mesa’s Office of Economic Development.

New owner Dimension Financial &

Realty Investments Inc. plans to invest $30 million to turn the shopping center into a higher-education facility, said Ray Cashen, president and designated broker at Cashen Real Estate Advisors, which represented DFRI in the sale and will market the property.

DFRI and its principals Jerry Tokoph and Wayne Howard have a track record of infill redevelopment in the Valley, including the redevelopment of the former Honeywell/Bull 160-acre mixed-use facility at Interstate 17 and Thunderbird Road in Phoenix.

– Reach Wayne Schutsky at 480-898-6533 or wschutsky@timespublications.com.

(Special to the Tribune)

The doors to the part of Fiesta Mall that was once occupied by the fallen retail Macy’s chain have been shut for several years.

Medical marijuana cardholders grow new businesses

BY SAUNDRA WILSON Cronkite News

Marijuana businesses are growing in Arizona.

The medical marijuana industry has seen growth each year since voters approved the legalization of medical marijuana six years ago.

Ninety medical marijuana dispensaries were open in Arizona in 2015, compared to three years ago when only three dispensaries were open, according to data from the Arizona Department of Health Services.

The number of cardholder applications, including for qualifying patients, designated caregivers and dispensary agents, also has steadily increased. Nearly 98,000 people applied for cards in 2015, a 40 percent increase from the previous year, a DHS annual report shows.

The booming industry has also led to the openings of marijuana-related businesses. There’s little data on such ancillary groups but cardholders like Megan Stone have created innovative companies.

Megan Stone started The High Road Design Studio, a Tempe interior design company, with a particular client in mind: marijuana dispensaries.

Stone’s own experiences as a cannabis patient inspired her. She got her medical marijuana card after moving to California from the Midwest at 23.

Stone’s first visit to a dispensary was anti-climactic.

“Everything about the experience was so dodgy and so dirty and so illegal feeling,” she said. “Nothing about it felt legal or happy or safe.”

Stone had helped pay for design school by working as a “budtender,” or product salesperson, at an Orange County dispensary. The experience ignited a passion for the plant.

“As soon as I started working in a shop

it really very quickly became very important to me,” she said. “It was really nice to just finally meet a whole world of people that used cannabis the way I did.”

Stone combined her insider’s knowledge of the cannabis industry with her design chops, starting the High Road in California in 2013.

She relocated to Arizona six months later, drawn to the business opportunities in a regulated industry. She recently redesigned a Scottsdale dispensary.

“A lot of the stuff that was opening up here was really forward thinking and a really good model,” Stone said.

She said her design style is “elegantly masculine,” appealing to a male audience but “with a woman’s touch to it.”

Stone said the goal is to normalize purchasing medical-marijuana products, creating a retail experience that appeals to a variety of customers.

“This industry changes on a weekly basis, honestly, and people’s perceptions of it are changing all the time,” she said. “I’m glad I chose to specialize in this and focus on this niche because there’s a lot of opportunity still coming.”

(Saundra Wilson/Cronkite News)

Megan Stone, a Tempe interior designer who specializes in medical-marijuana dispensaries, says her work elevates and normalizes the shopping experience for cannabis patients.

Care 7 program gives assault victims new start in Tempe

BY JENA CRUM Tribune Contributor

This year, a vital crisis response team will celebrate 20 years of serving the community in Tempe.

The Tempe Crisis Assistance Response Effort, otherwise known as Care 7, is a program that connects victims of crime to resources that can help them recover after an assault.

Kristen Scharlau, a social service supervisor for the city of Tempe and director of Care 7, said most victims helped by Care 7 are victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Scharlau said Care 7 gives sexual assault victims a strategy of knowing what to do after an assault.

“It doesn’t matter your socioeconomic background or what ZIP code you live in, this is a crime that can happen to everyone equally,” she said.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates one in five women will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime. Since the start of the year, 485 cases of rape have been reported in Arizona, according to the Department of Public Safety’s crime clock.

Judy Marcum, a Phoenix therapist who specializes in the treatment of both victims and offenders of sexual assault, said while the number of victims of

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Animal rescue fundraiser at Mesa bowling alley

AZ Happy Tails Animal Rescue will raise funds during the “Bark Bowl” from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at Mesa East Bowl, 9260 E. Broadway.

All proceeds from this fundraiser will go directly to medical care and food for rescued dogs.

The Bark Bowl 9 Pin Tap Tournament Fundraiser will cost $25 per person and includes three games, shoe rental and one pizza per lane.

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Members of the Care 7 team reach out to

sexual assault is high, more people are sexually assaulted each year than report the crime. The problem, Marcum said, is the process of recovery that victims must go through after an assault.

“A lot of people don’t report the crime, because they feel revictimized in the criminal prosecution. It’s more common than people realize,” Marcum said. “The answer to helping victims lies

Information: Chad at 262-672- 3618 or chadahles@yahoo.com.

(Special to the Tribune)

in the support an individual can receive from their community.”

Scharlau said Care 7 provides this support for Tempe.

When someone reports a sexual assault to Tempe police, a copy of the report is given to Care 7 and its victim advocates at an undisclosed location. Advocates reach out to each victim individually and offer the help that they think the

victim may need to recover.

Scharlau said the role of a victim advocate is to “help narrow what the best options are for helping victims.

“We want the victim to know what their rights are and then uphold them,” she said. “If we can help them to at least participate in the criminal justice system and help them feel safe, then we’ve done our job.”

Some services offered by Care 7 are an on-site food pantry, clothing, hygiene products, bus tickets, gift cards for emergencies, connections to counseling services and other confidential care. These services are funded by city dollars, grant dollars, money from nonprofit organizations and from penalties and fees paid by defendants under the Victims of Crime Act.

While services are extended by advocates to every victim of a crime that’s occurred in Tempe, Scharlau said that each victim is free to choose whether to use Care 7. She said only about every one in five people accepts Care 7’s help.

“It is not our job to force or convince people to make them do what we think they should do. It’s OK if they don’t want help,” she said.

Scharlau said letting victims choose what services they receive allows the

Writers in Residence Program returns

to Mesa Public

Library

The Writers in Residence Program, featuring Marylee MacDonald, is returning to Mesa Public Library until August. MacDonald, who has taught fiction, creative nonfiction and literary editing at Arizona State University, will conduct free writing workshops to help aspiring writers at all three Mesa libraries.

Her next workshop is “The Hero’s (Heroine’s) Journey” 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at the Red Mountain Branch, 635 N. Power Road.

For a complete list of workshops, visit

mesalibrary.org/writerinresidence. MacDonald will also host weekly writing sessions at the Main Library. Information: 480-644-3100.

CHANDLER

Installation of new gas lines will restrict Arizona Avenue

Arizona Avenue between Queen Creek and Ocotillo roads will be restricted beginning today for installation of a new gas line by Southwest Gas.

The work will conclude by September and be performed between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. Sunday through Friday.

For information, call the Project Hotline at 602-750-7139. Also visit chandleraz.gov/

infomap to view road restrictions citywide.

Police to focus enforcement on 4 Chandler intersections

The Chandler Police Department’s Traffic Unit will place a special emphasis on four intersections throughout June.

The enforcement and education program will concentrate on the intersections of Dobson and Ray Roads, Alma School Road and Chandler Boulevard, Arizona Avenue and Chandler Boulevard, and Arizona Avenue and Pecos Road. These are among the most dangerous intersections in the city for vehicle collisions.

Officers will be present during the 7-10 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. commutes.

Rockers will regroup to play for cancer-stricken friend

BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Tribune Staff Writer

Several rock bands from yesteryear will be jamming for a cause on Saturday, June 10, when they reunite at Mesa’s historic Nile Theater to spread prostate cancer awareness and support Chandler resident Chris Caminiti, who was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer at the age of 46. The lineup for the event includes 1980s hair metal bands Teazer and Cry Wolf along with local 1990s outfits Wired to Pluto and Cason. Caminiti was a member of each group in the past. Metal act Black Curtain will fill out the bill.

Fans and supporters will also use the event to celebrate Caminiti’s birthday and give the Chandler resident the opportunity to play his final show as a drummer. Proceeds from the event will go toward Caminiti’s medical bills and other costs associated with his diagnosis.

For Caminiti and his wife, Lori, the event is not just about raising money, though. The couple is also focusing their efforts on educating the public about prostate cancer and encouraging men to

get tested for the disease.

“Men, you have to be your own health advocate,” Caminiti wrote in an email. “Ask questions and demand to be

screened for prostate cancer even if you are under the age of 50. I wish I would have. Prostate cancer is 100 percent curable if detected early. No one should

die from this horrible disease.”

Prostate cancer grows slowly and successful treatment is more likely if the disease is caught early, according to Mayo Clinic.

“[Our goal is] for every man 35 years old and up to get a PSA test and to get their prostate exam,” Lori said.

A PSA test, also known as a prostatespecific antigen blood test, involves checking the PSA levels in a patient’s blood. Another common test is a DRE, or digital rectal exam, in which a doctor physically examines the prostate.

Neither test is 100 percent accurate. A PSA test detected Chris’s cancer after a DRE test initially failed to identify the disease, Lori said.

Chris actually had symptoms for five years before his diagnosis, Lori said. At one point, doctors thought he was suffering from sciatic nerve pain. He was later diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer that metastasized to his sacrum, lymph nodes, bladder and femur.

Soon after his diagnosis, Chris told his wife that he wanted to share his

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Christopher Caminiti celebrated the last day of his chemotherapy with his wife, Lori, in November.

Care 7 program to provide traumainformed care.

“We’re never doing any kind of arm twisting,” she said. “We’re very understanding of trauma and how it affects the human brain. So, some people can’t take our help because their brain isn’t functioning and its normal capacity.”

“Trauma-informed care is something that we’ve taken on within the last year. We want to inform the community

about trauma and how it affects people and help the public implement those practices,” said Robin Afinowich, a victim advocate at Care 7. She is a counselor trained in trauma-informed care and practice.

Afinowich said trauma-informed care is understanding that victims need to be provided with physical, psychological and emotion safety to allow them to regain their sense of empowerment and control.

To provide this safety, Scharlau said that the experience of each victim must be individualized.

throughout the year in Arizona, POP CEO Marla Zimmerman said.

“It’s not a one-size-fits all approach,” she said.

Afinowich said by personalizing care and by teaching the public about trauma-informed care, Care 7 is evolving into something other victim advocate services are not.

“It’s evolving in a lot of really cool ways and it has a lot of potential. There’s the opportunity to make big change,” she said. “It’s all of the important elements coming together. It’s the way things should be.”

story with others in hopes of inspiring other men to get tested. The couple soon began sharing his journey on Facebook.

“The second day in the hospital, he said he wanted to be transparent, and he said that if we can save one man’s life, it will be worth it,” Lori said.

Event organizers will also hand out free prostate cancer screening certificates to attendees courtesy of Prostate On-Site Project, also known as POP. The Mesabased organization provides free and lowcost mobile prostate cancer screenings

“We feel extremely saddened for Chris, and he is trying to spread the word of the importance of early detection, so we felt this was good opportunity to promote that by offering free screenings,” Zimmerman said.

The Caminiti family has set up a GoFundMe page to help raise funds to cover medical expenses. Chris, a professional photographer, is offering a free photo shoot to all individuals who donate $50 or more. Despite his cancer battle, he has not lost his sense of humor, as evidenced by a statement on

the GoFundMe page that “This offer will expire when he does.”

In addition to the musical lineup, the fundraiser will feature a talk by former Chicago Bears cornerback Todd McMillon, a Valley resident and prostate cancer survivor.

Tickets to the benefit concert cost $5 and can be found on the Nile Theater’s website or purchased at the door. Donations can be made at gofundme. com/prayforchristopher.

– Reach Wayne Schutsky at 480-898-6533 or wschutsky@timespublications.com.

Lures are a big business for bass-fishing Mesa woman

BY BRENT RUFFNER Tribune Contributor

Ice started to form as Jennifer Duff bundled up at Lake Kawaguchi, near the base of Mount Fuji in Japan. Frigid temperatures didn’t stop the Mesa woman from casting her fishing line out into the water, despite uncertainty about whether the 50-footdeep lake would bring success in her fairly new career of professional bass fishing.

On that particular mid-November day in 1988, she thought her effort might be a lost cause. It was cold and she had yet to figure out how to catch enough fish for a tournament win.

Japan Bass Tournament Association members recruited Duff after they saw her win $500 in a four-hour evening competition at Saguaro Lake. She was the only woman invited to compete in the 1988 Japanese tournament, and she managed to catch only four small fish.

“I was just devastated,” Duff said. “They are bringing me over. They are promoting me – on and on. And now I’m failing. But I ended up winning the tournament. The fishing was horrible for everybody. I thought it was just me not being able to figure things out.”

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Chandler company built successful missile interceptor

An interceptor that successfully took down a missile over the Pacific Ocean on May 30 was built by Chandler’s Orbital ATK.

The interceptor was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, and it was able to take out another missile launched from the Marshall Islands. The test was designed to prepare for a missile strike by North Korea. The totalitarian country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, has vowed to deploy a nuclear-armed missile capable of reaching the U.S. Orbital ATK created the rocket motors that boosted the interceptor. The target

That event put the Mesa High School and Mesa Community College alum on the professional angler map and Japanese officials took notice. They asked her to live in Japan for a year to promote bass fishing.

Then, she ended up advising distributors she knew who wanted to import American-branded fishing lures into their country. She helped set up business meetings between Japanese and American companies and built relationships between them.

fired from the Marshall Islands was also created by Orbital ATK.

Chandler Chamber welcomes Girl Scouts leader to luncheon

Staci Charles from the Girl ScoutsArizona Cactus-Pine Council is the keynote speaker for the Chandler Chamber of Commerce Women in Leadership luncheon June 20 at SoHo 63, 63 E. Boston St., beginning at 10:30 a.m. Register at chandlerchamber.com or 480963-4571.

East

Valley Partnership to host 35th annual meeting

The East Valley Partnership is celebrating its 35th year at its annual membership meeting at 7:15 a.m. Thursday, June 8,

“Those sponsors were interested in what I had to say about the market,” Duff said. “I understood their market now and what was going on in America.”

In 1990, the she decided to use her business acumen to start Jef International, an import/export company. A year later, she helped produce the Rico, the first high-end Japanese lure in the U.S. market, and the Lobina Lures company was born.

Lobina, a division of Jef International, sells three lure designs: Rico, the

at the SRP PERA Club, 1 E. Continental Drive, Tempe.

The meeting will feature a series of special presentations highlighting the unparalleled growth and development of the region over the past 35 years. Registration is available at evp-az.org.

Chandler Airpark signs its first two tenants

Chandler Airpark, the city’s newest industrial development, has secured its first two tenants.

The DeMichele Group has leased Building B totaling 17,149 square feet. The firm provides software and equipment for the fenestration industry.

All In One Posters, a California-based labor law poster company, signed a lease

smallest; Rio Rico, a medium-size lure; and Suave, the largest. The word “lobina” is Spanish for “black bass,” a nod to her Southwest roots. The business sells about 10,000 lures per year.

“We are in the desert,” Duff said, admitting that an international fishing-

agreement with a purchase option for Building C totaling 11,187 square feet. Chandler Airpark on Douglas Drive, just west of Stearman Drive, was completed in April 2017. The Class A business park featuring six single-tenant industrial buildings in Chandler is the only product of its kind available in the area.

Classic car dealer, seller to open Mesa showroom

A national consignment dealer and seller of classic, muscle and collectible cars is opening a new showroom this summer in Mesa.

It will be Streetside Classic’s sixth showroom in the U.S.

The Charlotte-based company has a

(Brent Ruffner/Special to the Tribune)

Jennifer Duff helped produce the Rico, the first high-end Japanese lure in the U.S. market, and the Lobina Lures company was born.

(Brent Ruffner/Special to the Tribune) Lobina sells three lure designs: Rico, Rio Rico and Suave.

See LURES on page 16

Beeline Bikes brings mobile bicycle service to region

BY RYAN CLARKE Tribune Contributor

Astartup mobile bike shop is wheeling around Arizona, proving repairs, tuneups, parts and accessories for bikers stretching across the East Valley.

Beeline Bikes, founded in the Bay Area in 2013, expanded to the Valley with the help of The Velo bike shop in downtown Phoenix. That local partnership has allowed Beeline Bikes to find an instant customer base for the mobile operation.

“We’re a full bike shop on wheels,” chief operating officer Peter Small said. “Everything that you’d go to a traditional bike shop for, we do out of the convenience of whatever location is best for you – whether that be your home, work or elsewhere.”

CEO Pete Buhl started Beeline Bikes after struggling to find a bike shop in San Francisco that met his needs as an avid biker.

The mobile shop tries to address the issues that might exist with your typical bike shop, whether it be a lack of accommodations or having a difficult time finding what fits your individual needs.

With the growing popularity of

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lure business in the desert “is kind of unheard of.”

Duff has sunk her hooks in the community with more than just her 27-year-old lure business.

She is president of the Mesa Community College development board, a member of the Mesa Planning and Zoning Board and co-founder of Retail, Arts, Innovation and Livability. RAIL advocates community

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1,200-car inventory including Mustangs, Corvettes, Model T’s, Porsches, BMWs, Camaros and El Caminos.

The East Valley showroom is at 614 E. Auto Center Drive in Mesa. Streetside also has showrooms in Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas/Fort Worth, Nashville and Tampa.

on-demand services like Uber and Postmates as the leaders in ride-sharing and delivery services, Beeline wants to follow that trend and be part of the digital age.

Convenience attracts customers to the service.

“We always focus on being accessible to all types of people that ride bikes,”

involvement, responsible development of housing and job creation in and around downtown Mesa.

Next year, she said, she hopes to run for Mesa City Council for the District 4 seat currently held by incumbent Christopher Glover.

DUFF said living and working in downtown Mesa since 2009 spurred her interest in civic engagement.

“It stimulated my interest in building community – having a community voice and getting involved with nonprofits,” Duff said.

Tempe software services firm expects to hire 300 by 2018

Tiempo Development, a Tempe-based software services company, will hire up to 300 people by next year, open additional offices and make future acquisitions.

Scottsdale-based Alerion Capital Group, an equity and management advisory firm that invests in tech product and service providers, made the investment in the sixmonth deal that closed May 16.

Beeline also has mobile shops in Denver, Southern California, Albuquerque and San Antonio. It’s a fast-growing service that has nationwide appeal.

Small said the decision to expand to a market depends on two key factors: demographics of the area and finding a good partner. Both boxes were checked when he explored expansion to Arizona.

“The Phoenix area has a thriving bike culture,” Small said. “It’s a large population with a good corporate presence as well.”

In addition to its services for individuals, Beeline also provides a recurring service on site for corporate campuses, repairing and delivering bike parts to folks at their workplaces on a larger scale.

Pricing and coverage information is available on the company’s website, beelinebikes.com, where customers also can schedule appointments.

Small said. “That’s everything from the high-end enthusiast racer to someone who just wants a bike to ride down the street to get ice cream.”

It’s not just repairs and parts that Beeline provides, either.

Partnering with The Velo allows Beeline to build new bikes and deliver them to customers’ front doors.

She listed increasing funds for public safety and early and higher education among her top priorities, if elected.

Duff said she sees potential in Mesa and wants community members to continue to have a voice about how their city evolves. She said she favors having mixed-use development where people can both live and work. She said the city should be careful about how the city continues to develop.

“Sometimes decisions are made by people who have ideas for development,” Duff said. “But they aren’t living and

The company plans to add positions in marketing, sales and engineering.

Aeronautical, aerospace part maker to open new HQ

Turbo Resources, which provides aeronautical and aerospace parts to international airlines and other customers, is breaking ground on a new global headquarters in Chandler. The firm expects to double the number

Embracing the tech boom and providing a reliable service is at the core of Beeline Bikes’ mission.

“A lot of people feel uncomfortable going into bike shops,” Small said. “They’re worried about getting treated a certain way or having an unfriendly experience. We really try to break down all those barriers.”

working in that community.”

She said she she’d like to see more local businesses, such as a neighborhood grocery store, open downtown and likes the planned mixed-use apartment complex and retail space near Country Club Drive and Main Street scheduled to break ground in January.

“I care deeply about the area,” Duff said. “I want it to be a rich community. Many of the people here are close knit. We all know each other. But (we need) to broaden that and have more engagement.”

of its employees.

Turbo, already based in Chandler, building a new 247,000-square-foot corporate base including offices and warehouse space.

“We currently have 47 employees and will be growing to around 100 in the next three to five years,” Turbo CFO Rick Willden said.

The new headquarters is off Arizona Avenue and Elliot Road in Chandler.

(Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer)

Peter Small of Beeline Bikes said the company’s van is a bike shop on wheels.

Think

wrong-way driving is an epidemic? You’ve gone the wrong way

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Tribune Columnist

Woke up at dawn Thursday to breaking news: Yet another Valley wrong-way driving accident, this time a fatal near Interstate 17 and Thomas Road in west Phoenix. Early news reports indicated that the wrong-way offender had collided head-on with a tanker truck, his car veering off a freeway bridge. The wrong-way driver was pronounced dead at the scene. TV news reports noted that this was the second wrong-way driving incident this week, on the heels of a widely reported series of fender benders on the U.S. 60 in Mesa. In that Monday night fiasco, Trent Walker, 32, allegedly zonked out on gel tabs of cough medicine, was busted by state troopers after traveling a reported seven miles going eastbound in the westbound lanes of the 60. The damage? Five crashes, no serious injuries reported.

The back-to-back news coverage of these incidents leads me to want to correct a misperception that appears to have developed among the Valley’s many media outlets.

Sensationalized news reporting aside, there is no epidemic of wrong-way driving in Arizona.

Scores of motorists are not dying on a weekly basis, killed by wrong-way assailants. Confused, drunk or stoned motorists are not hurtling down Valley roadways in epic proportions. And you, dear reader, are not at any greater risk of dying at the hands of a wrong-way driver today in the Valley than you were five years ago or five months ago or five minutes ago.

Back when I practiced journalism on a daily basis, we had a professional term to describe reporting like this. It rhymes with “bull twit.”

What we have in the Valley when it comes to wrong-way driving is a problem common wherever humans, cars and roads – and, very typically, alcohol – intersect. Each year, a tiny

fraction of drivers, the majority of whom are drunk, drive the wrong way on our roadways. State law enforcement and transportation agency statistics show that for the last decade, Arizona has averaged two or three dozen wrongway-driver crashes annually, with about eight to 12 fatalities.

Keep in mind two things, please: One, I’m not trying to diminish the tragedy of even one such death. And two, Arizona had 895 motor vehicle fatalities in 2015, with more than 53,000 people injured.

Of course, a breathless breaking news report of “yet another right-way driver fatality on our streets” likely wouldn’t cause you to put down your morning java to watch that live shot from the freeway shoulder.

If it sounds like I’m again lamenting fake news, that’s not my intention. What I’m lamenting instead is that “the media” has a limited amount of news space and media consumers – us – have a limited capacity to pay attention. Every minute devoted to a nonexistent epidemic is a minute that could instead

be devoted to actual lethal epidemics – like the fact that of the nearly 900 people killed in Arizona traffic accidents in 2015, 313 weren’t using a seatbelt, a motorcycle helmet, or the appropriate child-safety seat. Also among the 900 dead were 300 killed in collisions that involved speeding and 295 killed in crashes related to alcohol.

Speaking of booze, law enforcement stats say it’s a factor in about 60 percent of wrong-way driving accidents annually. Crunching the numbers, that means sober wrong-way driving crashes happen maybe 10 times a year statewide.

Chances are, more Arizonans get seriously hurt falling off a ladder trying to change a light bulb.

Which, now that I’ve mentioned it, is a deadly epidemic sure to generate an “all-new, exclusive report tonight at 10 o’clock.”

Just remember, people: You heard it here first.

– David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo. com.

Chandler remains healthy, fiscally fit community

BY JAY TIBSHRAENY Tribune Guest Writer

In early May, the city of Chandler was recognized as a 2017 Healthy Arizona Worksite Gold Award recipient for excellence in worksite wellness. Our employees are committed to health and fitness. And, it relates well to our theme for this year’s budget: “Chandler is Healthy and Fiscally Fit.”

On May 25, the City Council tentatively adopted the 2017/2018 Fiscal Year Budget and the 2018/2027 Capital Improvement Plan. Final adoption is set for Tuesday, June 8, with adoption of the annual property tax levy on June 22.

The budget, at $934.5 million, represents a 3.8 decrease from last year; and a proposed property tax levy reduction of two cents, down to $1.14

per $100 of assessed valuation. Yes, we still have some challenges, including an unstable global economic environment and an underfunded state public safety retirement system. But at the same time, I remain encouraged that our community continues to move in a good direction. Chandler’s solid economic foundation is the product of more than two decades of sound financial planning. Policies that have been strictly adhered to by those you have entrusted with your hard-earned tax dollars. I want to thank my fellow councilmembers who fully understand the impacts of this strategy, and have worked tirelessly on this budget to ensure we remain fiscally strong.

The 2017/18 budget is a solid one, and we again are able to fund road projects, build parks and maintain basic services and infrastructure.

At the same time, we celebrated many

successes over this past year (the fiscal year runs July 1 through June 30). We renovated and upgraded several parks, and we continue to construct and widen roads in south Chandler, aggressively maintain and improve others, and have undertaken some critical new utility projects.

We continue to focus on neighborhoods and celebrate residents. My Listening Tour continues, and seems to grow in popularity with each stop. In February, we announced our third annual Neighborhood Excellence award winners, and I again hosted my Teen Leadership Academy in March.

We welcomed many new businesses to Chandler including Waymo’s autonomous vehicle testing site in west Chandler. Rogers announced it will move its headquarters to Chandler this year and Intel announced a $7 billion expansion at its Ocotillo campus, generating several thousand jobs. The business com-

munity continues to find Chandler as an attractive place to locate and grow. Thanks to our management team and budget staff for their dedicated work to prepare a prudent, sensible plan. This financial roadmap is the product of a long and transparent process – and many hours of work on the part of our city staff, the City Council, and you, the residents of Chandler. Through public meetings, surveys and our popular Budget Connect online forum, we have developed a comprehensive fiscal blueprint that this community can take great pride in. All reasons why we have been able to maintain AAA bond ratings from all three rating agencies. Thanks to my fellow city Councilmembers. They remain, as do I, committed to an unparalleled quality of life for our city and residents. We live in a tremendous community. One that is Healthy and Fiscally Fit!

– Jay Tibshraeny is mayor of Chandler.

Sports

Chandler Wolves down rival Hamilton at 7 on 7 football tournament

BY GREG MACAFEE Tribune Sports Editor

The summer kicked off with a bang last week as football players from all over the state put on a show at the 5th annual Nike 7 on 7 tournament.

After a morning of pool play, 32 teams were split into two different brackets, Gold and Silver. At the end of the afternoon, the North Canyon Rattlers took home the Silver bracket and the Chandler Wolves took down rival Hamilton in the Gold bracket championship game.

Casteel High was arguably the team that made the most noise. Led by junior quarterback Gunner Cruz, Casteel defeated the Mountain Pointe Pride twice – once in pool play and once in the quarterfinals before Hamilton escaped a potential upset with a one-point victory.

It’s no secret that Arizona will be showing off one of the best groupings of quarterbacks this state has ever seen.

From Chaparral’s sophomore quarterback Jack Miller, who recently picked up offers from Ohio State, North Carolina and Texas A&M, to Pinnacle’s Spencer Rattler to Gilbert’s Jack Plummer.

When it came down to the gold bracket championship, it was Chandler’s Jacob Conover and Hamilton’s Tyler Shough showing off their impressive arms in an offensive showdown.

SPORTS BRIEFS

Arizona Rattlers coach named master trainer with USA Football

Arizona Rattlers coach Leland Rodgers has been selected to be a master trainer with USA Football’s Heads Up Football Program. Rodgers is one of 19 football leaders selected.

More than 2,200 high schools and nearly 75 percent of all U.S. youth leagues enrolled in Heads Up Football in 2016.

Along with five women, Rodgers will

The two battled back and forth, often finishing off drives off with deep throws down the sideline.

The Wolves outlasted the Huskies 32-27 behind the arm of Conover and huge defensive plays down the stretch. Chandler Coach Shaun Aguano is excited to see what his junior quarterback can do this upcoming season.

“He was showing what he showed his sophomore year,” Aguano said. “His composure, his accuracy, he’s getting the ball to the right people, and he’s making his reads. So, I think he just left off from last year, and I think he’s going to be a threat this whole year.”

The Wolves were given the No. 5 seed after pool play and had to beat tough teams in Desert Edge, Saguaro and Red Mountain to reach the championship against Hamilton. With that run came a lot of defensive stops and physical play, which was something Aguano liked to see.

join a group of more than 100 selected to educate football programs nationwide.

As a part of this position, he will instruct youth and high school coaches on the medically endorsed program, which includes the highest national coaching standards.

Gilbert Tigers Volleyball Camp to begin for girls and boys

The Gilbert Tigers will hold volleyball games this summer for both girls and boys.

The camps will take place June 5-8,

“They battled the whole day, and they’re physical, and that’s what I’m looking for,” Aguano said. “I liked what I saw. We’ve just got to get better every day. I think we’ll be an OK team this year.”

Throughout the sunny day at the Scottsdale Sports Complex, teams made names for themselves.

Draycen Hall and Higley showed a

June 12-15 and June 19-22.

Gilbert Coach Joe Hesse and Highland High coaches Jeff Grover and Jordan Neal will instruct.

Athletes can register at tigervolleballcamp.com.

Desert Vista All-Star Football Camp set for June

The Desert Vista football team will host its All-Star football camp 6-9 p.m June 14-15 at the Desert Vista stadium. The camp is free for players in grades 4 through 8.

little flash of brilliance earning a No. 14 seed before falling to Hamilton. Behind Rattler, Pinnacle dominated in pool play earning the No. 1 overall seed, but fell to Red Mountain in the Gold bracket.

– Contact Greg Macafee at gmacafee@ timespublications.com or at 480-898-5630 or follow @greg_macafee on Twitter.

The camp staff, which will consist of the varsity coaches and former football players, will provide instruction on the latest football techniques.

Athletes can register under the camps/ clinics tab on the Desert Vista website, tempeunion.org/desertvista. They must also bring a copy of a current physical to the camp, which can be a physical from any doctor. The physical must have been within the last 12 months.

Athletes need to bring football shoes, shorts and a water bottle.

(Greg Macafee/Tribune Staff)

Mountain Pointe’s Nick Wallerstedt throws a pass during the GBAC 7 on 7 tournament. Wallerstedt is entering his junior season after throwing for 600 yards on 51 attempts as a sophomore. The Pride were 13-1 last season.

Skyline’s Vander Kooi earns Gatorade Player of the Year Honors

BY GREG MACAFEE Tribune Sports Editor

Skyline High School’s Boyd Vander Kooi has been named the 20162017 Gatorade Arizona Baseball Player of the Year.

This award doesn’t only recognize outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field. After receiving the award, Vander Kooi said it meant a lot to him.

“I’ve wanted this award since my freshman year, and it feels really good that all my hard work paid off,” he said. On the field, the senior posted a 6-1 record on the mound with a 1.49 ERA and struck out 61 batters over 47 innings of work. He led the Coyotes to a record of 20-8-1 before falling in a 6A state playoff play-in game. At the plate, the 6-foot-5 senior hit .512, with 29 RBI and six home runs. He was also named the 2017 Class 6A player of the year. In the fall, Vander Kooi will attend Arizona State University, where he will major in exercise and wellness and play

baseball. He has been told he will have an opportunity to play both in the field and pitch.

“I’ll definitely have to work hard to get a spot,” Vander Kooi said

Not only did he excel on the field, but Vander Kooi stood out in the classroom of his Mesa school as well, maintaining a 3.60 GPA. That took Vander Kooi more effort.

“It took a lot of long night staying up and finishing my homework and studying,” he said. “I always just stayed on top of my work on and off the field.”

Vander Kooi joins past Arizona baseball winners from the East Valley such as Nick Brueser (2015-2016, Hamilton High School), Mitch Nay (2011-2012, Hamilton High School) and Kevin Cron (2010-2011, Mountain Pointe High School).

– Contact Greg Macafee at gmacafee@ timespublications.com or at 480-898-5630 or follow @greg_macafee on Twitter.

(Tribune file photo) Boyd Vander Kooi of Skyline High School posted a 6-1 record with a 1.49 ERA and struck out 61 batters over 47 innings.

FIND YOUR PHUNKY

Faith

Discerning truth, walking the talk

About eminent domain and our freedom in Christ Jesus

BY REV. SUSAN WILMOT Tribune Guest Writer

First of two parts.

As a former railroader, I became quite familiar with the terms of eminent domain. It’s how the railroads became owners of vast amounts of property, and it’s not restricted to railroads. It’s been enacted for other public services, like utilities, as well.

According to Wikipedia, the term “eminent domain” comes from the Latin, meaning “supreme lordship.” When it comes to promoting economic growth or serving public interest and needs, governments and states have the right to acquire or take possession of land and property at will by invoking eminent domain.

On the other hand, the Scriptures have plenty to say about who actually is supreme lord over all creation, and all living creatures, including you and me. That doesn’t change, regardless of how we choose to respond.

It’s probably not a surprise to notice that the world’s way doesn’t give us any choice. Nor is it a surprise to know that the world’s way isn’t God’s way. Jesus reveals the love, dignity and respect in which God holds each precious life. That doesn’t mean that God condones poor choices or bad behavior without holding us accountable, or letting us experience the consequences of disobedience and sin.

Yet, Jesus shows us God’s will and God’s grace in how He holds the tension

between respecting our God-given free will, while always ensuring that we receive the invitation to come and see, to follow, to accept the gift of faith, and open our hearts to welcome His lordship in our lives. The response was mixed, and still is.

Just like Jesus, the Apostle Paul also evokes a mixed response. Discernment has always been difficult. Paul did his share of wrestling with God’s will for the people of The Way, listening and following the movement of the Holy

and legacy, that his ministry has all the hallmarks of faithful servanthood, selfsacrifice and unswerving commitment to doing God’s will. Paul built faith communities that embodied (however imperfectly!) Christ’s ministry of forgiveness and healing, gracious and inclusive hospitality, mutual upbuilding, compassion and kindness to the most vulnerable among us.

These fledgling communities of faith worked to establish God’s kingdom

“ The bottom line here is that the Holy Spirit’s domain is eminent within and among the body of Christ shaping and guiding us as we constantly hunger and thirst for God. ”

Spirit, and showing others how to live and grow in wisdom and faith.

Expectations and teachings around the Messianic prophecies were very different to reality, to the One that was sent by the Father. Jesus’ life and teachings created a lot of friction among the religious leaders of Jesus’ day.

After his own encounter with the risen Lord Jesus, Paul not only became convinced of Jesus’ identity as God’s beloved Son, the savior and redeemer of the world, he became an apostle. By definition, that means Paul is one who devoted his life to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with others as a servant leader and teacher.

However you might feel about Paul from what you’ve heard or read, we know from his life and teachings, and his letters

peace, justice and equality, while loving and serving all God’s children. Paul certainly played a significant role in spreading God’s love and grace, as well as growing the body of Christ by the example and pattern of his life in Christ. After sharing the good news of Jesus Christ and opening the Scriptures to increase knowledge and wisdom, Paul encouraged each community to maintain and grow in faith and hope by staying grounded in the vital spiritual practices of every follower of Jesus.

Healthy disciples create healthy communities of faith by gathering for worship, participating in Holy Communion as the source of our strength and the transforming grace of God at work in us and through us. Prayer, confession,

repentance, and studying God’s word round out our foundational spiritual practices, but don’t limit how the Spirit calls us into other ways of deepening our relationship with God and with others.

For example, in this increasingly angry and fragmented society, many of us maintain the peace that passes all understanding by practicing centering prayer, or meditation. The bottom line here is that the Holy Spirit’s domain is eminent within and among the body of Christ shaping and guiding us as we constantly hunger and thirst for God.

The Holy Spirit leads us in discerning and following God’s will for our lives and the life of Christ’s body in the world, which in turn leads us into greater freedom.

The world’s way of eminent domain limits or deprives us of our freedom. God’s way expands our freedom to live authentically in faithful obedience, and to build community. Here again, Paul helps us by expanding our understanding of Jesus’ teachings in what I’m going to call Paul’s “no longer” statements of freedom. We’ll pick this theme up in detail next time, but for now, it’s worth taking time to pray and ponder on how the world continues to demand eminent domain in our lives creating false paths to our hearts’ desires: love, freedom, security, and worthiness.

– The Rev. Susan E. Wilmot is Vicar at St. James the Apostle Episcopal Church & Preschool, 975 E. Warner Road, Tempe. rector@stjamestempe. org, 480-345-2686, stjamestempe.org.

JUNE 11

YEAR-END BARBECUE

CTeen Chapter of the East Valley, the area’s very own Jewish teen club, is finishing its very first school year. Come enjoy a backyard barbecue with your teen friends, munch on a delicious hot dog or even a burger. Every teen of the East Valley welcome.

DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m., private residence, RSVP for details, rabbi.t@chabadcenter.com or 347-241-7089. Information: 480-855-4333 or chabadcenter.com.

JUNE 11-15

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

St. James Episcopal Church invites children to SonQuest RainForest Vacation Bible School, based on five parables of Jesus.

DETAILS>> 6-8:45 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 975 E. Warner Road, Tempe. This VBS is for kids from 3 years old to those exiting 5th grade. Information: 480-3452686.

JUNE 19-23

MAKER FUN FACTORY

Join us at Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School at Grace United Methodist Church.

DETAILS>> 6-8:30 p.m., 2024 E. University Drive, Mesa. Information: 480-964-8747.

JUNE 26-30

‘ONE

OF A KIND ZOO’

Calvary Lutheran Church will host “One of a Kind Zoo,” a Vacation Bible School class. Bible lessons, music, crafts, games and snacks are part of the program. Children ages 3 until 6th grade are welcome.

DETAILS>> 9 a.m.- noon, Calvary Lutheran Church, 1270 N. Dobson Road, Chandler. Register online at calvarychandler.net under EVENTS, until June 19. Information: 480-963-9397 or 480-204-4297.

SUNDAYS

NEW CHURCH IN MESA

The Lawrence Memorial A.M.E.Z. Church has opened in Mesa with the Rev. Albert Bolden leading as pastor.

DETAILS>> Sunday school at 9 a.m., worship at 10 a.m., 931 E. Southern Ave., Suite 108. Information: 480-3933001, tlmchurch.info@gmail.com.

VALOR CHRISTIAN OUTLINES MISSION

Valor Christian Center in Gilbert offers “great praise and worship and great messages for today’s living,” according to Associate Pastor Thor Strandholt. “Our mission is to evangelize, heal and disciple through the word of God.”

DETAILS>>10 a.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Thursdays. 3015 E. Warner Road. Information: valorcc.com.

HORIZON SEEKS YOUNG PEOPLE

High school and middle school students meet to worship and do life together.

DETAILS>> 4 p.m. at Horizon Presbyterian Church, 1401 E. Liberty Lane. 480-460-1480 or joel@horizonchurch.com.

UNITY OFFERS A PATH

studying God’s word round out our foundational spiritual practices, but don’t limit how the Spirit calls us into other ways of deepening our relationship with God and with others.

For example, in this increasingly angry and fragmented society, many of us maintain the peace that passes all understanding by practicing centering prayer, or meditation. The bottom line here is that the Holy Spirit’s domain is eminent within and among the body of Christ shaping and guiding us as we constantly hunger and thirst for God. The Holy Spirit leads us in discerning and following God’s will for our lives and the life of Christ’s body in the world, which in turn leads us into greater freedom.

Unity of Mesa says its Sunday service offers “a positive path for spiritual living” through “transformational lessons, empowering music and various spiritual practices with an open-minded and welcoming community.”

The world’s way of eminent domain limits or deprives us of our freedom. God’s way expands our freedom to live authentically in faithful obedience, and to build community. Here again, Paul helps us by expanding our understanding of Jesus’ teachings in what I’m going to call Paul’s “no longer” statements of freedom.

We’ll pick this theme up in detail next time, but for now, it’s worth taking time

DETAILS> 9 a.m. Spiritual Discussion Group and Meditation Practices Group. 10:15 a.m. Celebration Service. 2700 E. Southern Ave., Mesa. Nursery available for infants through kindergarten at service times. Youth ministry classes are open in the Education Annex at 10:15 a.m. Information: 480-892- 2700, unityofmesa.org, lori@ unityofmesa.org.

SUNDAY

CELEBRATION SERVICE

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

KIDS CAN LEARN JEWISH LIFE

Children can learn and experience Jewish life. Chabad Hebrew School focuses on Jewish heritage, culture and holidays.

DETAILS>> 9:30 a.m. to noon, for children ages 5-13 at Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N. McClintock Drive, Chandler. 480-855-4333, info@chabadcenter.com, or chabadcenter.com.

to pray and ponder on how the world continues to demand eminent domain in our lives creating false paths to our hearts’ desires: love, freedom, security, and worthiness.

– The Rev. Susan E. Wilmot is Vicar at St. James the Apostle Episcopal Church & Preschool, 975 E. Warner Road, Tempe. rector@ stjamestempe.org, 480-345-2686, stjamestempe.org.

Cafe owners seek public’s help to expand into Central Phoenix

BY GABRIELLA DEL RIO Tribune Staff Writer

Amother-daughter duo is expanding their neighborhood East Valley eatery, Pomegranate Cafe, into Central Phoenix and they are looking for the public’s help.

Marlene and Cassie Tolman launched their Indiegogo campaign to raise $55,000 to expand their original Chandler Boulevard kitchen while they open their new restaurant in Phoenix.

“We are excited to open in Central Phoenix because it is a forward-thinking, creative community that supports local businesses,” daughter Cassie Tolman said. “That area is growing fast and we want to be a part of that growth.”

In one week, POM raised over $12,000. Contributions from the Indiegogo site and a generous private donor have already put the owners at 21 percent of their goal.

“We are so grateful for the support of this community,” Cassie said.

For certain amounts that people donate, the cafe offers package incentives.

A $100 donation earns contributors a pack of seeds, a POM Gratitude Party invitation, their name on the POM LOVE Wall, an AZ Mug by Lafayette Ceramics and three more items. Packages get bigger with specific dollar amounts found on the Indiegogo site.

One donor became a POM LOVE Partner with a $10,000 contribution, entitling them to free Pomegranate Café food and drink for life and then some.

At the end of the campaign, the owners plan to throw a gratitude party for the people who have supported them from the beginning. It will have food, drinks and community art projects to take part in, according to Cassie.

As for marketing strategies, the Tolmans are using their hearts.

“We always try to speak from our hearts and be creative and collaborative in our sharing,” Cassie said. “We are very grassroots social media and chalkboards are our marketing tools. We have always relied on our community to spread the word for us, and they have done a very good job at that.”

Whether or not the Tolmans achieve their goal, they still plan to open their location

in Central Phoenix. The donations they are collecting will contribute to the expansion of their original kitchen in Ahwatukee.

“We have expanded twice already at that location,” Cassie said. “Our little hotline has stayed the same size since we opened seven years ago. We get very busy some days and our little hotline just can’t keep up with the crowds.”

A mother who boasts on her website that she “raised five children on healthy, wholesome, homemade meals,” Marlene has long been involved in the nonprofit sector.

She helped create the nonprofit Kid’s Voting USA, which has grown into a national organization in over 40 states. After her children were grown, she earned a Certificate in Patisserie and Baking from

Scottsdale Culinary Institute’s Cordon Bleu.

Cassie is a graduate of the chef’s training program in healthful cooking at the Natural Gourmet Institute in New York. Her experience has ranged from preparing private meals for individuals, children and communities to working in traditional restaurants.

She describes herself as someone who “loves playful collaboration and making sweet, colorful messes.”

When Marlene and Cassie set out to open the cafe in 2010, they envisioned a restaurant where they could combine healthy foods and delicious flavors in a creative eco-friendly environment. They describe their food as handcrafted, unique, local, organic, vegan/vegetarian and much more.

Now, POM has become a beloved addition to the community. “We like to think we created a space, not only with delicious food, but a space that people can feel safe in, they can celebrate here, or work through other feelings here,” Marlene said.

“It’s a challenging but exciting feeling to know that we have established enough here and the quality is high here, and the employees stable and wonderful and so that we can open a second location knowing that the high quality we have expressed so far will stay intact,” Marlene said.

To help: indiegogo.com. Information: 4025 E. Chandler Blvd., Ahwatukee, 480-706-7472, pomegranatecafe.com.

(Kimberly Carrillo/AFN Photographer) Pomegranate Cafe plans to offer an adult Chocolate Monkey (top) and enchilada-style Veggie Supreme (bottom) to Phoenix patrons.

(Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Photographer)

Cassie Tolman, co-owner of Pomegranate Cafe in Ahwatukee along with her mother, have appealed to the public on social media for money to help them set up a second restaurant.

Educational fun for all ages:

Dinosaurs, ancient cultures and Southwest history

BY CRYSTAL LEWIS BROWN GetOut Contributor

Raise your hand if you remember everything you learned in your Arizona history classes. If you can’t, don’t worry, that’s what the Arizona Museum of Natural History is for.

With its three levels, approximately 58,000 objects, rotating exhibitions and about a dozen permanent exhibitions, the museum provides a comprehensive look through the history of the state, Southwest cultures and much, much more.

Having two active boys, I was a little concerned about how a museum would hold their interest. (Save for the dinosaurs, of course. Who doesn’t love dinosaurs?) But from the moment we stepped into each of the museum’s separate exhibits, it held their attention. As I read up on the Cretaceous period, the boys experienced it firsthand, going down the Triceratops slide in the Dino Zone, where we started our journey. The next two hours were a journey through Arizona history and culture.

IF YOU GO

Where: 53 N. McDonald St., Mesa

When: Tues-Fri: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sat: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun: 1-5 p.m.

Cost: Adults: $12, Seniors (65+): $10 Students (with ID): $8, Children (3-12): $7 Info: 480-644-2230 or arizonamuseumofnaturalhistory.org

the aforementioned territorial jail cell. We headed into the courtyard, where the boys joined other children and adults in panning for gold (spoiler alert: They didn’t find any). Also outside is the Paleo Dig Pit, where kids can use brushes to uncover fossils, dinosaurs, dinosaur eggs, leaves and tracks.

of ancient pottery or put together a puzzle map of South America. That’s no accident, said Kathy Eastman, the museum’s curator of education.

“Our exhibitions are designed with intergenerational groups in mind,” Eastman said. “We have lots of parents and grandparents with kids in tow visit the museum and we want everyone to have a fun experience – while learning. We do see just adults (mostly seniors) and they tend to enjoy the cultural material, but I’ve seen plenty of them having fun gold panning!”

Events at East Valley libraries

East Valley libraries host a ton of activities throughout the week, from story times, Lego clubs, and free movies to teen and adult education in technology, writing, and much more.

DETAILS>> Daily. Cost: Free (Registration sometimes required). events.mesalibrary.org, chandlerlibrary.libcal.com, evanced.mcldaz. org.

Kidtastic: Ice Cream Social

Part of downtown Mesa’s ongoing Kidtastic events, this ice cream social lets kids get their own custom ice cream sandwich at a discount.

DETAILS>> > 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,

I was born and raised in the South, so nearly everything was new to me. From the plethora of movies (including “Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom”) shot in Arizona to the history of the Hohokam Indians to standing in cells from the actual Mesa Jail (fun fact: Parts of the museum were actually Mesa’s city building at one time) we learned more about Arizona than I thought was possible.

The Dino Zone was a kid-friendly area with a dinosaur tunnel, slide and enough space for the boys to run around with other children. Then we headed to the other exhibitions. We got a chance to be in an old Western movie (courtesy of a green screen) and continued in the Fun with Arizona History area, where we traversed a narrow corridor into the Lost Dutchman Mine before stepping into

Wednesday, June 7. Slickables, 142 W. Main St., Mesa. Cost: $2.50. facebook.com/ kidtasticmesa.

‘Aida’

This Tony Award-winning musical tells a tale of love and betrayal in ancient Egypt. It features intricate choreography, brilliant costumes and the music of Elton John, including the hit song “Written in the Stars.”

DETAILS>> Tuesdays-Saturdays, June 8-July 1. Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert. Tickets: $18-$30. 480-497-1181. haletheatrearizona.com.

Summer Splash Thursday

On Thursdays, kids get the opportunity to meet their favorite superheroes and Disney characters, plus enjoy music, themed games and activities, and a splash pad. This week: Wonder Woman.

Back inside, we decided to tackle all things dinosaur. Dinosaur Mountain encompasses three stories where these prehistoric animals come to life, moving and roaring. From there, we went through Dinosaur Hall with examples of various dinosaurs throughout history. If this sounds like a lot so far, it is – and at this point, we’d probably only seen about half of what the museum has to offer.

Here’s where I realized the not-so-hidden secret about how each room and exhibit in the AZMNH is arranged. As we were immersed in the history, the walls were dotted with trivia questions, easy enough for my second-grader to read and understand. And each time I thought my preschooler was getting antsy, we’d encounter a handson activity; a large dinosaur floor puzzle or the chance to recreate a “broken” replica

DETAILS>> 6-7:30 p.m., Thursdays, June 8-July 27. Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe. Cost: Free. tempemarketplace.com/summer.

Gilbert Downtown Concert Series

Every other Thursday, show up at the Gilbert Water Tower for a free evening concert. For the final concert, the band will be country-music band Tequila Highway.

DETAILS>> 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, June 8. Gilbert Water Tower Plaza, 45 West Page Ave., Gilbert. Cost: Free. gilbertaz.gov, www. tequilahighway.com.

Corn Roast

Munch on roasted, locally grown sweet corn in four different styles. There will be plenty of other food to enjoy as well along with live music.

DETAILS>> 6-10 p.m., Friday, June 9.

In all, we spent about two hours in the museum, and I was impressed with how much the kids seemed to learn. The touchscreens in the Cultures of the Ancient Americas exhibit gave them the opportunity to read about each of the artifacts and replicas in the room and then walk through the area, pointing out what they’d learned. In the Native Peoples of the Past area, they “built” their own Hohokam village and saw a replica of a faith-healing ceremony.

Eventually, we had to head home. But for those who can’t bear to let their museum experience go, the gift shop has books, toys and educational materials for both kids and adults. For a price, adult history lovers can actually take home a beautiful Brazilian amethyst cathedral or geode. The museum also offers memberships, which include a year of admission and other perks, depending on the package. The museum also hosts groups and birthday parties, as well as educational events throughout the year.

Queen Creek Olive Mill, 25062 S. Meridian Road, Queen Creek. Cost: Free entry. 480888-9290. queencreekolivemill.com.

2nd Friday Night Out

Attend Mesa’s monthly street festival. This month the theme is “Sci-Fi Friday.” Dress up to compete for prizes, or just check out the amazing artists and eats.

DETAILS>> 6-10 p.m., Friday, June 9. Main Street, between Center and Country Club. Cost: Free. 2ndfridaynightout.com.

City Lights Movie Night: ‘Frozen’

Enjoy the irony of watching Disney’s mega-hit “Frozen” outdoors on a Phoenix summer night. There will be free frozen yogurt, however. Bring blankets and chairs. DETAILS>> 7 p.m., Friday, June 9. CityScape Phoenix, 1 E. Washington St., Phoenix. Cost: Free. facebook.com/csphx.

(Special to the Tribune) Dinosaurs are ruling the Arizona Museum of Natural History in Mesa.

Grubstak piles tasty, locally sourced ingredients atop waffle fries

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Get Out Contributor

Colton Grubb knew when he stepped foot into his new Gilbert Heritage District restaurant, Grubstak, that he’d made the right business decision.

“Walking in and seeing the lights turned on, and the first few entrees that went out, that was amazing,” said Grubb, the grandson of Valley auto magnate Lou Grubb. “The guests really enjoy the meals. That’s probably the most rewarding part.”

Grubstak bills itself as an upscale, fastcasual restaurant serving made-to-order meals built on stackable waffle fries, roasted root vegetables and crunchy greens. The eatery opened Dec. 5 in downtown Gilbert.

“We have eight signature stacks,” he said. “With them, we either feature a roasted root vegetable medley or waffle fries.”

The Grubstak ($9.95) serves up 50/50 waffle fries, Schreiner’s breakfast sausage, pork belly, cheddar cheese, grub gravy and fried egg. The Gold Rush ($9.95) is a mélange of gold – 50/50 waffle fries, golden chicken, golden sauce, blue cheese, carrots and celery.

Grubatouille ($8.45) features roasted root

veggies, Parmesan-crusted zucchini, yellow squash and tomato sauce. The Mac Attack ($9.95) is a restaurant favorite – Grubchetta macaroni and cheese, tomato chetta and more mac served with Shishito pesto.

For those who have a sweet tooth, there’s the Give Me S’More ($6.75), which is made with cinnamon graham-cracker bread pudding, marshmallow fudge sauce and brûléed marshmallow.

The menu is an expansion of Grubb’s dream.

“The initial idea or aha moment was when I thought to do something unique with French fries,” he said. “I like to be indulgent or decadent. I grew up eating very healthy, though. We always had veggies and salad at dinner. I needed to have the best of both worlds.”

Grubb then challenged himself to come up with a concept and menu that he could eat daily. He recruited the help of operations manager Seth Widdes of Gilbert.

The key to Grubstak is that everything is made fresh.

“Every time someone orders, we make that fresh to order,” Grubb said. “If you order fries,

Grubstak is owned by Colton Grubb, grandson of Lou Grubb of Lou Grubb Chevrolet.

we drop those. We’re not cutting food out of bags. We braise all the proteins. We do all the prep work for our roasted veggies.”

Most important to Grubb is the “kids eat free” promotion, which requires the purchase of an adult entrée. It applies to children younger than 12.

“That’s something we take pride in,” Grubb said.

Recently, Grubstak added brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, featuring French toast sticks ($7.75) with cinnamon and sugar, whipped cream and seasonal toppings. Also, farmers market veggie frittata ($7.99) with egg whites and seasonal vegetables are from the Gilbert Farmers Market or Agritopia. For Grubb, it was important to use local produce and artisans. He used Phoenixbased LGE Design Build to create the interior vibe. Vintage Industrial of Phoenix created three large community tables with power stations, purse hooks and USB ports. The back wall is adorned with four photos of his grandfather farming on Long Island.

“I wanted to incorporate local as much as possible,” Grubb said. “All of our beers and wines are local. We have nitro cold-brewed coffee from the Roastery of Cave Creek. It’s on tap. We use Shamrock Foods, which is an

Arizona company. Most of the components have a local touch.”

Choosing downtown Gilbert was an easy decision for Grubb.

“Gilbert was a town that I kept hearing about for the last few years, in terms of what was growing and doing well,” he said. “I grew up in Central Phoenix and spent time in Gilbert – when it was farms and not known as a happening place for food.

“When I got into this project, I looked at every corner of the Valley and kept coming back to Gilbert. I was able to spend some quality time out here. It has a unique vibe.”

The whole project satisfied his urge to start a business. Grubb, a graduate of Brophy and Southern Methodist University in Dallas, was previously employed in the auto business and by the Phoenix Suns.

“I was getting out of the car business, and I knew from my work experience that I wanted to hopefully have my own business and be my own boss,” he said. “I was really

passionate about having food – good food.

“My brother-in-law gave me a little idea. I kept expanding on that and the idea evolved. I couldn’t stop thinking about it and went for it.”

Giving up the family legacy of working for car dealerships was fine to Grubb.

“I just didn’t have that passion working that many hours per week,” he said. “You really have to love what you’re doing. I finally made the decision not to force it anymore.”

With his family’s approval, he went

forward with his plans for Grubstak.

“I learned a lot from my dad and my grandpa,” he said. “I’ve been lucky enough to have some great mentors in different businesses. It all came together for Grubstak and the next phase of my life.”

Grubstak is at 384 N. Gilbert Road, Suite 106, Gilbert. 480-418-9560, grubstak.com.

(Special to the Tribune)

The Grubstak is 50/50 waffle fries, Schreiner’s breakfast sausage, pork belly, cheddar cheese, grub gravy and fried egg. It’s one of the restaurant’s favorites.

This grilled chicken is something to remember

BY JAN D’ATRI

BY JAN D’ATRI

Tribune Contributor

Tribune Contributor

IIt’s grilling time all over the Valley.

f you love squash, you’ll love this dish. If you don’t like squash, you’ll love this dish. I can almost guarantee it.

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It reminds me of rich and silky mashed potatoes only with squash – and it’s got a secret ingredient.

So this week, I’m sharing a big secret recipe from my two restaurants. I have to, because this recipe will help you create the most delicious grilled chicken ever. It’s our family’s very versatile recipe for a

Now that summer squash is readily available

“Home” Dressing

Ingredients:

marinade, which also acts as a salad dressing. While it’s absolutely fantastic over any salad of your choice, using it as a marinade for chicken will take your dish to a whole new level. Whether you use it as a dressing or a marinade or both, I think you’re going to love it.

(and zucchini is always on hand), it’s the perfect time to make this Arizona original recipe. It came from the farmhouse kitchen of Caywood Farms in Casa Grande and was created by 89-year-old Sammy Caywood, who never really named the recipe. So, I named it Sammy’s Sensational Squash Side.

Happy grilling this weekend!

When describing this dish, the family just says, “It tastes like more.”

I couldn’t have said it any better.

Sammy’s Sensational Squash Side

Ingredients:

1/2 cup good marsala

let sit for several hours or, even better, overnight. When ready to grill, lift chicken from dressing and cook according to your desired method.

2 large summer squashes

(or a good sherry if preferred)

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

2 large zucchinis

1 small clove garlic

2 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup milk (or 2 tablespoons powdered milk)

1 tablespoon sweet yellow onion

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons sugar

1 1/4 cups extra virgin olive oil

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or 7-8 slices of American Cheese) Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Directions:

Slice summer squash and zucchini into 1-inch rounds. In a medium pot, bring to boil about an inch of water. Add squash, cover and cook until fork tender, about 7-8 minutes. (Check to make sure water has not evaporated. Add more water if necessary.)

Place ingredients in blender except olive oil. While blender is on low, slowly pour olive oil into blender. Turn to medium, then high and blend for about 2 minutes. Dressing will thicken it is blended and then chilled.

(Grilled, pan seared or oven baked. I prefer grilled in a grill pan on the cooktop.)

Discard dressing that the chicken was marinating in. Salt and pepper or season chicken with your desired seasonings.

Cook chicken until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Serve chicken hot or cold. Delicious!

When done, pour squash into a colander and drain well. Return squash to the pot. Add butter and milk, stirring and mashing to break up the squash into small pieces. Add strips of American cheese or cup of shredded cheese (the secret ingredient!) and mix until completely incorporated. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Note from Sammy:

Watch my “how to” video: jandatri.com/ recipes/grilled-chicken-miracle-marinade/ ?category_id=384

Try the same recipe using turnips instead of squash. Delicious, too.

Watch my one-minute kitchen video for this recipe: jandatri.com/recipes/one-minute-kitchen

France’s Phoenix brings ‘Ti Amo’ to the Marquee stage

BY CONNOR DZIAWURA

GetOut Contributor

With its blend of synths and acoustics, French indie rock outfit Phoenix has always operated within its own space in the synth-pop world.

Delivering a sprightlier pop rock flavor to the traditionally electronic-driven style of synth-pop, the quartet – vocalist Thomas Mars, bassist/keyboardist Deck d’Arcy, guitarist/keyboardist Laurent Brancowitz and guitarist Christian Mazzalai – has maintained consistent across their evolving discography.

Now, 18 years in, Phoenix is on its sixth full-length album, “Ti Amo,” which the four members will support with a June 13 show at Marquee Theatre.

On “Ti Amo,” the group continues pushing forward with the electronics it has incorporated on previous releases.

“We’ve loved electronics since we started,” Mars said. “When we made our first record, we were doing it in our bedroom, and it’s really hard to record acoustics in a bedroom, so we didn’t really think of it that much.

“It’s easier to get a good sound with a drum machine or with a sample or with a keyboard than it is recording with microphones, so we’ve always mixed both.”

IF YOU GO

What: Phoenix with The Lemon Twigs

Where: Marquee Theatre, 730 N. Mill Ave., Tempe.

When: 8 p.m. June 13

Cost: $40-60

Info: 480-829-0607, luckymanonline.com.

“Ti Amo” is led by the single “J-Boy,” one of two tracks that Mars said set the pace for the writing process. On “J-Boy,” the collective gives off a more retro vibe.

The strong groove and Mars’ quirky vocal patterns make this a unique new take on the group’s sound.

“‘J-Boy’ was the first one that was good enough,” Mars explained. “You always look for a song that when you have an idea, you look for that one song that you know is gonna be on the record; you know you’re very excited to play to your friends.”

Another early favorite of the group, “Fior di Latte,” was written after “J-Boy.”

“We were really satisfied with the way it’s its own language – that it’s really its own thing,” he said of the track. “We never really did something that sounds similar, that’s in the same feel as that.”

But while the group still tweaks its sound with each release, Phoenix has been a purveyor of the idea that “less is more.” Each album since Phoenix’s 2000 debut has consisted of 10 tracks.

“I’ve always loved something that was really dense,” Mars explained of the narrowing process. “I always like to work with a frame. It’s important to have limits because otherwise it’s timeless – it’s a neverending process.”

While “Ti Amo” comes four years after “Bankrupt!” Mars, d’Arcy, Brancowitz and Mazzalai never took time off, writing songs before their previous tour ended.

This time, the group took up residence in a studio at the top of an old Parisian opera house to write and record. Even with a potentially more retro, dance-y and synthetic flair than previous projects, Phoenix is still the same group.

(Special to the Tribune)

Now, 18 years in, Phoenix is on its sixth full-length album.

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