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Task force to examine Gilbert’s social ills BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

teacher, a pastor and a former cop are among the members of an 11-member task force handpicked to address social welfare issues in Gilbert. The Community Engagement Task Force met for the first time March 7 for introductions and to learn about each other’s strengths to help them accomplish their

mission: identifying gaps and resources in Gilbert to help those suffering from violence, mental and financial struggles and acceptance in the community. “It’s been a long time coming,” said Councilwoman Kathy Tilque, Council’s liaison to the group. “There are times people don’t think these things happen in Gilbert but they do.” Tilque said 84 people applied to serve on the ad-hoc group. Council appointed

Home prices hit $1M average in 2 Gilbert ZIPs

Iya Affo, Chris Curley, Katie Hackett, Amy Holstein, Alexandra Rodriguez, Javier Rodriguez, Christine Sabel, Sean Warren and Heather Watts as members while Suzanne Lunt and Bus Obayomi are serving as alternates. Tilque said the group’s purpose was not just to talk but “moving the needle in our community.”

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Staying sane in Gilbert’s crazy housing market. See Real Estate page 1. BY PAUL MARYNIAK GSN Executive Editor

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n yet another sign of the relentless increase in housing prices, the Valley’s top market analyst said the average price of a home listed in Gilbert ZIP codes 85297 and 85298 exceeds $1 million, putting it among 28 Valley postal zones with seven-figure list price averages. “If rising house prices scare you, then the best place not to look is the average price for active listings,” the Cromford Report wrote. “Unless you are made of stern stuff, you should look away now.” Cromford Report then proceeded to note that the average home list price in 85297 is $1,180, 505 – nearly double the $598,296 average list price in that ZIP code three years ago this month and ranked 20th among its list of high-dol-

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Rich Labbate of Gilbert and his son Rocco, 7, stood in front of the Wrigley Field replica marquee sign at Sloan Park March 14 during an early celebration of the beginning of a shortened Cactus League season. Labbate, whose Gilbert bakery is named after his son, was among hundreds of fans at the event. For the story, see page 4 (Josh Ortega/GSN Staff)

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Council ignores ethics complaint against mayor BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

ilbert Town Council is ignoring the latest ethics allegation against Mayor Brigette Peterson. The allegation accused her of lying last year to the investigator who cleared her of five separate ethics violation complaints. The deadline was last Thursday for at least three council members to ask for an item to be placed on agenda to determine if Peterson violated the Town’s Code of Ethics and impose penalties. “I do not intend to take action at this time,” Councilwoman Yung Koprowski said. “I think one of the reasons why it’s difficult for any council member to bring forth these ethics complaints is that I feel there would be little change to the town and that’s causing more distraction and harm than we can bring benefits to the town.” Council members Kathy Tilque and Scott Anderson and Vice Mayor Aimee Yentes did not return calls for comment. Councilman Scott September three days before the deadline said he hadn’t made up his mind. He said he needed to talk more with the town attorney and would be available on deadline day to comment further. However, when contacted, he didn’t respond. The complaint is now dismissed with prejudice, according to Town Clerk Chaveli Herrera. Town Attorney Chris Payne recommended against hiring an outside attorney to investigate the latest complaint, unlike with the previous ones last year, noting that the Council has the investigator’s Ethics Report and all the relevant material in the complaint filed by resident Jim Torgeson. “Town Council has all the material it needs in order to decide whether Mayor Peterson was untruthful to the investigator, and if so, whether such conduct violated the Code of Ethics,” Payne wrote Council. “I recommend that the Town Council carefully review the September 2021 Ethics Report, the Ethics Complaint, and the material provided in conjunction with the Ethics Complaint.” Torgeson in his Feb. 19 complaint ac-

Mayor Brigette Peterson won’t have to worry about a sixth ethics complaint because her council colleagues effectively put an end to any further action. (GSN file photo) cused Peterson of deceiving the investigator when she said she communicated on a Sunday with a developer about his proposal to increase density in an apartment project because she typically don’t bother Town employees on the weekends and needed information in order to respond to concerned residents. Two of the complaints last year centered on Peterson’s communication with Morrison. In her emails to Morrison, she said residents had started a petition opposing the project and were looking to hire an attorney to fight the proposal. Peterson also volunteered to let Morrison know if she found out any more information and she named the resident she considered the “most aggressive” against adding more apartment units. Morrison co-chair Peterson’s mayoral bid and was one of her largest campaign donors. In his report the investigator stated, “Mayor Peterson does not typically contact Town staff members on weekends. So the mayor reached out to Howard Morrison to determine the procedure posture of the proposal.” Torgeson, backed up his claim with emails, text messages and phone records from a public records request showing Peterson regularly communicated with staff on weekends, which is Friday to Sunday for Gilbert employees. “The Council is just embracing a lack of transparency and truth to the public,” Torgeson said. “When you are on the dais, you are acting in your official position.

There is no room for a white lie, there’s no room for a lie of convenience. “Either you’re telling the truth or not. What else are you willing to lie about? I don’t care what she ate for lunch, she can lie all she wants about what she ate. But when you’re on that dais I want to know that what comes out of your mouth is the best as you know it,” he continued. “When you’re saying something as ridiculous, ‘I don’t typically talk to staff on weekends,’ everybody with half a brain would know that is not true.” Councilman Laurin Hendrix asked the investigator in October if he verified Peterson’s statement, and he said that he did not. “I don’t believe that Mayor Peterson intends to be untruthful,” Hendrix said last week. “She does need to think about the consequences of her decisions and comments and evaluate their impact. Are they ethical? Are they in the best interest of the community? Leaders must be accountable for their actions, even when those actions are unethical or inappropriate. The mayor is no exception.” Torgeson is gathering signatures to run for one of four open Council seats. The primary is in August. Torgeson also has filed a lawsuit seeking to invalidate the $515-million transportation bond that passed by 164 votes in November. He maintained that the Town targeted him and removed his anti-bond signs, which skewed the election results. The suit is pending in the Arizona Supreme Court.

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Gilbert fans celebrate baseball’s return

view Baseball Complex next door to the stadium. But even before the first pitch lue skies and green grass was thrown, Piper was happy that set the perfect tone as “it’s quickly all coming back.” Sloan Park’s gates opened “This quickly turned into a celeto welcome fans back to Spring bration by the fans and the many Training. people that support the operation The only thing missing was the here and that this operation supgreen ivy on the outfield wall but ports in the community,” he said. a cactus outside the stadium was Even baseball’s youngest fans fine with fans who shuffled their came out to watch their favorite way through the gates on March players and dream of a day they 14 – four days before the first could step up to the plate. game – as the Seventh Inning Rich Labbate, owner of Rocco’s Stretch blared on the speakers. Sweet Shoppe in Gilbert, grew up Officials had opened the stadiin California a Dodgers fan until um’s first base gate to give away age 11, then quickly got into mufree hot dogs and soda to fans afsic. ter they took pictures on the conHe spent 20 years playing bass course or in front of the replica of and got to meet musicians like the Wrigley Field marquee sign Eddie Vetter. with their own custom message. Labbate has spent the last 11 With Sloan Park open for a March 14 celebration of the beginning of a shortened Cactus League season, The entire two-hour was to Chicago Cubs fans Charlene and Don Udoni of Illinois took a video to send to family. (David Minton/GSN years in Arizona, helping to care celebrate the start of an abbrevi- Staff Photographer) for Vetter’s late uncle, a big Cubs ated Cactus League season after fan. That reignited his love of the Major League Baseball owners game, a new fandom for the Cubs reached a new labor agreement and eventually a meet-and-greet with the players’ association, with then-team president Theo ending a stalemate that has put a Epstein. major dent in this year’s Cactus Now he shares in that fandom League season after two years of with his wife Sandy and 7-yeardisruptions by COVID-19. old son Rocco, whom the bakery “All those sights and sounds is named after. that are typical in Arizona this He said the lockout bothered time of year are really back and him and “it damages the game,” they’ve come back fast,” said Jusconceding maybe he felt that way tin Piper, who has worked as the because he had tickets for three general manager of spring trainSpring Training games that were ing operations for the Chicago canceled by the lockout. Cubs for the past nine years. “It feels petty for the people He rejoiced that life at the park that love the sport,” he said. “It and the Riverview Complex has felt very intentional from the returned to normal – not only owners.” after because the 2022 Spring But he still made it out to Sloan Training Season was finally getto play catch with his son and ting underway but also because Rocco’s little league “brother” pre-pandemic normality was reBrock. Fans streamed into Sloan Park in Mesa for an early taste of baseball as the Chicago Cubs threw a welturning. “I’m glad it’s back for the kids,” come-back celebration March 14. (David Minton/GSN Staff Photographer) “We’re really operating a lot he said. like we did prior to the pandemFans clamored through the gates Fans can also enjoy player workouts ic,” Piper said. rival Chicago White Sox and the Cubs to take in the ballpark’s sights, sounds Games started March 17 with a sev- will host only eight more games at the on non-game days and Minor League games every day March 18 at the Riveren-inning exhibition against crosstown stadium through April 4. see SPRING BALL page 12 BY JOSH ORTEGA GSN Staff Writer

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The advisory group is tasked with tackling domestic violence, mental health and suicide prevention, homelessness and low-income challenges, human and sex trafficking and ensuring Gilbert is a welcoming and inclusive community. Tilque said for the first four or five meetings the group will do a deep dive into each of the topics to identify what needs to be done to create change. The social issues were identified as top concerns in a Community Needs Assessment commissioned by the Town. Gilbert’s first Community Needs Assessment in 2014 resulted in the 2018 opening of the Heritage Resource Center, where most services such as medical, dental, counseling and others are free to families in need. “There’s a huge disconnect with what’s available here versus the rest of the Valley,” said Alexandra Rodriguez, a mental-health therapist. “Hopefully, we’ll bring more services to town.” Warren, a pastor with a Gilbert church, said joining the group was personal as he had a brother who was homeless and died of fentanyl addiction. “I want to make the Town more compassionate,” he said.

Consultant JW Rayhons talking to the Community Engagement Task Force at its first meeting. Member Katie Hackett is in the background. (Credit)

Watts, a mental-health therapist, said she is passionate about helping people who she sees struggle with so much hurt. “I find lot of the time people don’t know how to help,” she said. “I want to learn more to be the bridge so people can know how they can help.” Javier Rodriguez, an SRP employee, said the issues before the group “hit home for me.” He said he has a teenage daughter who is going through some things and that there is a lack of help available in the community. Hackett, a Realtor, wanted to address human and sex trafficking. “I was sex trafficked at 17,” she said. The bulk of the group’s time at the meeting was spent interacting with a Gilbert business consultant who helped identified their strengths that they bring to the task force. “The role that you play in Gilbert will have significant impact,” JW Rayhons told the group. “You are at the beginning stages of something absolutely wonderful. “You are part of something bigger;

see ENGAGEMENT page 7

Here are the Engagement Task Force members

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ere is a look at the the members of the Community Engagement Task Force, based on their applications for the position. Iya Affo. A 15-year resident, she is a social worker and life coach for Red Mountain Behavioral Health Services. She and her husband have raised three sons in Gilbert and own an orphanage in West Africa. She said all the focus areas hold interest for her but she is especially drawn to inclusively as well as mental health and suicide prevention. Chris Curley. An 11-year resident, he was a Phoenix cop for 23 years and is now a fraud and abuse investigator for CVS/Caremark. He served 13 years

on an Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and has deep knowledge of trafficking and sexual predators. And because of his professional experience, he feels he has expertise on domestic violence and mental health issues as well. Katie Hackett. A 10-year resident, she is a self-employed Realtor and notary signing agent. She is a survivor of sex trafficking from age 17 to 25 and understands what the community can do to help. As a mom, she wants to make Gilbert a safe and inviting place for years to come. Amy Holstein. She is the director of Florence Crittenton Services of Arizona, which supports at-risk and disadvantaged girls and young women with services, including housing, healthcare

and counseling. She also is a trainer for human trafficking education and awareness and for youth mental health first aid. Her focus is homelessness, domestic violence, human trafficking, crisis response and mental health support. Alexandra Rodriguez. A 21-year resident, she is a trauma and substance abuse therapist with Transformative Counseling and Trauma Healing Services. Her main areas of interest are mental health and suicide prevention. She’s lost a close friend to suicide and believes there needs to be more prevention services and early intervention. Javier Rodriguez. A 34-year resident and ex-marine, he works in the technology industry and is employed by Salt River Project. As a youngster his family

moved often due to homelessness issues. All the issues are important to him, he said, but mental health and suicide are atop his list. Christine Sabel. A 26-year resident, she is an advisor for Chandler Gilbert Community College and is a licensed real estate agent. She’s previously worked for Gilbert Public Schools. She is most interested in domestic violence and wants the community to teach how to empower women. Sean Warren. A seven-year resident, he is a Realtor and pastor of Community Engagement for Redemption Church. He has worked five years for a rescue mission in Tennessee dealing with people

see TASK FORCE page 8

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you’re part of a mission.” After going around the room with each member listing their strengths, accomplishments and challenges, Rayhons told them, “Your strengths make you unique and the more you live by them, the stronger you will be. “This is a very strong task force. Understand where you are strong and leverage each other. What you do now will show up years from now. I am thrilled as a resident of Gilbert you all accepted the responsibility to be part of this task force.” Talks about resurrecting the Town’s Human Rights Commission came about two years ago following weekly protests between Black Lives Matter supporters and pro-police/Trump groups not far from the Municipal Complex.

The Town held a three-day listening session with the community and some people called for bringing back the HRC, which was to address diversity issues and was disbanded after 2017. The HRC was formed shortly after a 1999 beating of a teenager by a white supremacist group of high schoolers in Gilbert called the Devil Dogs.

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who were homeless and abused drugs and buried a brother who was homeless and died of an overdose. His focus is homelessness and making Gilbert a kind and inclusive community. Heather Watts. A five-year resident, she is a mental-health therapist for Teladoc and her experience includes crisis counseling, suicide intervention, assessment, loss and grief, child and adolescent therapy, marriage and family therapy,

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Bill expanding lethal force for businesses fails BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

rizona lawmakers are not going to give business owners the right to kill vandals who damage or deface their property. But the reason for that decision is less than clear. Only 13 of the 16 Senate Republicans voted in support last week for SB 1650. The proposal by Sen. Michelle Ugenti-Rita sought to expand the ability of not just business owners but their employees to use deadly force beyond saving lives or stopping rapes to criminal damage if the perpetrator also was armed with a deadly weapon or “dangerous instrument.’’ And that latter category, it was pointed out, could include anything that, depending on how it is used, is “readily capable of causing death or serious injury,’’ something that lawmakers debated in committee could include a block of wood or even a pen.

Monday’s vote was a surprise as it reflected what appears to have been a change of heart by Sen. Sonny Borrelli, R-Lake Havasu City. In committee, Borrelli said he sees the issue through the eyes of business owners who, unless they act, could see their entire livelihoods destroyed. He even recalled the 1992 Los Angeles riots that occurred in the wake of police being acquitted in the beating of Rodney King. By Monday, though, Borrelli was telling a different story. “I can understand you use force to save your life, of your friends, your family or another person,’’ he said. “Any kind of reasonable force I will stand for, will stand with.’’ But this, Borrelli said, is different. He noted that the crime of committing criminal damage is a Class 3 felony. It carries a presumptive prison term of 3.5 years. “You can replace property,’’ Borrelli said.

“You can’t replace life,’’ he continued. “This bill is a little on the extreme side.’’ Borrelli said he had hoped that Ugenti-Rita would have “watered down’’ the measure. She did not. But Ugenti-Rita told Capitol Media Services after the defeat that she sees something quite different in his vote. “I think he was retaliating because I voted against his bill,’’ she said. That refers to SB 1457, which dealt with security issues for voting machines. It came up two votes short on Monday as Ugenti-Rita and Sen. Paul Boyer, R-Glendale, joined with Democrats to vote against it. Borrelli, for his part, said that has nothing to do with it. “It’s not spite,’’ he told Capitol Media Services. But he declined to answer other questions, including why his views reversed in the six weeks between the time he supported it in the Senate Judiciary Committee and when it came for a final vote Monday.

Ugenti-Rita also lashed out at Senate President Karen Fann, R-Prescott. She said Fann knew that she was two votes shy of the majority 16 she needed but chose to schedule it anyway. Fann, however, said there was nothing sinister about that, pointing out that she had delayed a final vote before. And the Senate president said she was trying to get final votes on all Senate measures by Monday so they could go to the House. “We needed to keep moving,’’ Fann said.

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lar ZIP codes. market is cooler than a year ago, but In 85298, the average list price is not by much.” $1,070,875 – also nearly twice the The contract ratio – the total $563,455 average list price in March number of homes under contract 2019 and placing 25th among the versus total listings – dipped from 28 ZIP codes. 281 this time last year to a current Leading that compilation is the 263,” Cromford said. Paradise Valley ZIP of 85253, with But that’s hardly something to celaverage list price of $7.2 million ebrate when you realize that “in a while the lowest is the Windsong normal market, this would be somearea of Phoenix with just over $1 where between 30 and 60.” million. With inflation driving up the cost That group of what Cromford Reof building materials, new-home port calls “eye-watering numbers” prices are going up and that in turn also includes one ZIP code in Ahis adding more fuel to the fire in the watukee and four others in Phoeresale market, experts say. nix, all of Carefree, Wickenburg and “Prices are rising at colossal Cave Creek; seven in Scottsdale, speed,” Cromford said. “The median This home on East Lovebird Lane is one of six houses in Gilbert ZIP code 85297 that is listed in the two in Mesa, the Gold Canyon ZIP seven figures. Listed at $3.9 million, the 8,956-square-foot, six-bedroom, eight-bath house was built in sales price is up from $425,000 to in Apache Junction and one each in 2013 in the Whitewing at Germann Estates community. Professionally designed by architect Shawn $445,000 in two months and looks South Tempe and Glendale. Roberts and built by Jason Check, the home includes a seven-car garage with turntable parking, a full likely to break $470,000 by the end To understand the significance of basement with a shooting range and gym, a backyard with a life-sized chessboard and putting green – of the second quarter. The third that, Cromford provides this stun- just to name a few amenities. (Special to GSN) quarter is always a slower period ning fact: Just three years ago, averand we may get some respite from age list prices topping $1 million exthe rising prices between June and isted in only seven Valley ZIP codes. September.” Of course, the Cromford Report It’s not like homes aren’t being stresses, that doesn’t mean all the built, of course. homes for sale in either of the two Storage café, a blog that primarily Gilbert ZIP codes are priced in the monitors the storage facility indusseven-figure range. try, reported last week that Phoenix But, at the time of the Gilbert Sun was the fourth most active metroNews’ deadline, there weren’t many politan area in the country for real houses listed for sale in either ZIP estate construction over the last 10 code. years – behind, respectively, Dallas, In 85297, six of the seven houses Houston and New York City. listed for sale exceeded seven figIt said between 2012 and 2022, ures, ranging from $1.1 million to 207,370 single-family home perThis home on South 182ND Place is one of nine seven-figure homes in Gilbert ZIP 85298. Listed at $4.2 million. The outlier was priced $2.9 million, the 6,373-square-foot, six bedroom, 5 ½-bath house was built in 2007 on more than an mits and 95,330 multifamily buildat $819,000. acre lot. It boasts a “resort-style” backyard with covered garden, sunken trampoline, sports field and ing permits had been issued in the Homes for sale were a bit more numerous interior amenities. (Special to GSN) Phoenix Metro region. plentiful in 85298. There were 13 Home prices likely will continue 28 ZIP codes, “if you are shopping for a the demand and tip the scales that have listed and nine ranged in price from to rise, according to what several na$1.2 million to $2.9 million. The oth- home, you are looking at an average list been tilted way in favor of home sellers. tional experts said last week. In fact, the Cromford Report noted, er four ranged between $829,900 and price more than double what you would While 2022 began with predictions of have seen three years ago. You are also yet another downward trend in inven- a cool-down in the market, many are re$938,500. “ZIP codes are often very small and looking at a tiny number of homes for tory is currently dominating the housing vising their predictions. market throughout Maricopa and Pinal the number of homes for sale may be mi- sale compared with three years ago.” Zillow initially said prices would grow Inflation is now fueling a fire in the counties. nuscule right now,” the Cromford Report by 11% this year, compared to an 18.8% “The downward trend in supply growth rate in 2021. But in February, noted, adding that “average prices are housing market that existed well beoften much higher than median prices” fore $5-a-gallon gas was only the stuff of that started in late October continued Zillow said it now sees home prices to throughout February, but slowed down,” grow by 17.3% this year. and “the majority of homes sell for less nightmares, experts say. One factor is the availability of resale it stated. than the average price, something many Fannie Mae at first predicted resale and new homes on the market – which “Demand is slightly below last year home prices would rise by 7.9% this people do not realize. But those caveats hardly compensate last year see-sawed a bit but remained but given the sharp increase in interest for the fact, it said, that in most of those well below the number that would meet rates, it is holding up pretty well. The see MARKET page 11

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“A change may happen,” it added. “Right now there is no change to report.” “In Arizona, we have a history of building more and more homes until there is a very obvious reason to stop,” it continued. “There will come a time, and nobody knows exactly when it will be, when we have built enough shelter for the population and demand sinks below supply. It seems likely that we will see that in rentals before we see it in homes for purchase.”

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GPS teacher offers home to Ukrainian refugees BY JOSH ORTEGA GSN Staff Writer

onnie Hickman knows firsthand what the ravages of conflict cause and that prompted her to open her own home to Ukrainians displaced by the invading Russian Army. So the Gilbert Public Schools sixthgrade teacher saw accounts of the chaos Ukrainian refugees are enduring, she felt compelled to act. A Mesa resident, Hickman first saw a Facebook post about people donating money to Ukrainians on AirBnb and her effort snowballed from there. Now, she’s ready to welcome into her home anyone whom the nonprofit working with the rental app sends her way from half a world away. “If we’re going to make a difference in the world, we better start where we can,” she said. On Feb. 28, Airbnb announced it would offer free, short-term housing to up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine. “These stays will be funded by Airbnb, Inc., donors to the Airbnb.org Refugee Fund, and the generosity of hosts through Airbnb.org,” it announced. All this started when Hickman read about people purchasing AirBnb rentals in Ukraine for approximately $32 per night. She purchased three nights

Bonnie and Ed Hickman want to open their Mesa home to refugees of war-torn Ukraine. (David Minton/GSN Staff Photographer)

herself. “It was one of the ways to get money into the country,” she said. She said the rentals she purchased in Ukraine were mainly by rescue teams and humanitarian workers helping people escaping the violence. Eventually, she read about the possibility of taking refugees personally and she remembered her own experience stationed in Wurzburg, Germany, with her husband.

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and smells. It’s a place Don and Charlene Udoni of Illinois know all too well since they’ve been coming to Arizona for their beloved Cubs nearly every year since 2008. The Udonis, who will celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary this October, have been fans of the “North Siders” all their lives. While the couple became “pretty disgusted” by the lockout, they said they’re “glad to be here.” “We got to the point where we didn’t care if they were going to start or not,” Charlene said. “But happily, everything turned out and here we are.” They made the trek from Midlothian, Illinois, about an hour drive from the

firsthand the gratitude East Germans had for American servicemembers. “You were treated like you were liberating Paris during World War II,” he said. Now, with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, along with the withdrawal from Afghanistan, Ed said “it really hurts” and feels helpless to watch. “If I could go and make a difference, I would do that,” he said. “It starts to feel like it was for nothing.” When his wife told him about her idea, he said he’d support her generosity. “If that’s where your heart is, I’m behind it,” he said. While he doesn’t think people would want to come to Arizona, he’ll welcome anyone who needs their help. “They’re more than welcome to come,” he said. Over the past five years, Airbnb and Airbnb.org have connected more than 54,000 refugees and asylum seekers – including people from Syria, Venezuela and Afghanistan – to temporary housing through Airbnb.org partners, according to their website. Last year, Airbnb.org announced the creation of its Refugee Fund and has galvanized more than 4,000 donors to further support its work with refugees and asylum seekers worldwide. friendly confines of Wrigley Field. Don said he fell in love with the game because his aunt and uncle took him to games when he was a kid. Charlene attributes her love of baseball to her late brother-in-law Bob. She recalled jumping on the L Train at age 12 with him and her sister from their South Side neighborhood. “For a dollar, I had a full day,” she said. Unfortunately, her childhood escapades all came to an end after a few day games. “My mother finally caught on to me,” she said. Although Bob passed away in 2008, Charlene was expecting her sister to arrive for Spring Training on March 22.

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Book an homage to Mesa Temple’s Easter pageants BY PAUL MARYNIAK GSN Executive Editor

s excitement begins to build over next month’s return of the Easter Pageant to the Mesa Arizona Temple after a three-year hiatus, a newly published book offers a detailed look at its evolution across eight decades. For nearly three years, writers Jill Adair, a Mesa resident and the Temple’s communications director, and Cecily Condie, a former Mesa resident and editor-owner of Inglestone Publishing, combed through hundreds of photos, interviewed scores of people and burrowed through microfilm to produce an homage to a production that draws over 100,000 people over the course of its multi-day presentation. Adair and Condie teamed up with Gilbert book designer Leslie Thompson to

Co-authors Jill Adair, left and Cecily Condie, center, credit book designer Leslie Thompson, right, with the engaging look of their book, “The Mesa Easter Pageant - 80 Years of Sharing the Story of Jesus the Christ.” (Special to GSN)

produce “The Mesa Easter Pageant – 80 Years of Sharing the Story of Jesus the Christ,” a 280-page hardcover book that details both the pageant’s history, and its community impact and historical significance. From a humble Easter sunrise service, it has evoled into a work that depicts the life of Jesus Christ with a cast of more than 400 people and another 400 other volunteers. The free pageant this year features a revised script, a new soundtrack specially recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra and a massive stage with new props. It will be presented at 8 p.m. April 6-9 and 12-16, on the north lawn of the Mesa Arizona Temple, 101 South Lesueur. No tickets are needed. As Adair and Condie show, the colorful spectacle started in 1938 as a

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wo Gilbert natives are making waves for the United States as part of the Navy. Petty Officer 1st Class Richard Hagerty reenlisted for four years of Navy service aboard USS Constitution while Petty Officer 3rd Class Connor Williams is now serving aboard one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. “Reenlisting is about having a plan,” said Hagerty. “My plan is to continue serving in the U.S. Navy.” Hagerty has served in the Navy for 12 years and his previous duty stations include USS Carl Vinson, Naval Base Kitsap Harbor, Wash., Harbor Patrol Unit, Bahrain, and Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific-Bangor Harbor Patrol

Gilbert native Petty Officer 1st Class Richard Hagerty reenlisted for four years of Navy service aboard USS Constitution. (U.S. Navy)

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Unit, Wash. He is a 2005 graduate of Mesquite High School and serves as a master-atarms. The USS Constitution, is the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. Sailors stationed aboard Constitution normally provide free tours and offer public visitation to more than 600,000 people each year as they support the ship’s mission of promoting the Navy’s history, maritime heritage, and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence. The USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and captured or destroyed 33

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enemy vessels and earned the nickname of “Old Ironsides” during the war of 1812 after British cannonballs were seen bouncing off the ship’s wooden hull. Williams joined the Navy two years ago and serves as a machinist’s mate. “I joined the Navy to experience more structure in my life and serve the country,” said Williams. Growing up in Gilbert, Williams attended Arizona College Prepartory-Eerie Campus and graduated in 2015. Today, Williams relies upon skills and values similar to those found in Gilbert to succeed in the military. “You cannot take care of others if you don’t take care of yourself,” said Williams. These lessons have helped Williams while serving in the Navy. Aircraft carriers provide unique capabilities and survivability. They are a powerful exhibition of the American Navy’s legacy of innovation, technological evolution, and maritime dominance, according to Navy officials.

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USS Carl Vinson, like each of the Navy’s aircraft carriers, is designed for a 50-year service life. When the air wing is embarked, the ship carries more than 70 attack fighter jets, helicopters and other aircraft, all of which take off from and land aboard the carrier at sea. With more than 5,000 sailors serving aboard, Carl Vinson is a self-contained mobile airport. Aircraft carriers are often the first response to a global crisis because strike groups have the unique advantage of mobility, making them far more strategically advantageous than fixed-site bases. The Carl Vinson and its crew recently returned to San Diego following

an eight-month deployment to U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets areas of operation. USS Carl Vinson was the first aircraft carrier to deploy with a combination of fourth and fifth-generation platforms within Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 that represent the “Air Wing of the Future,” including the F-35C Lightning IIs and the CMV-22B Ospreys. Serving in the Navy means Williams is part of a team that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy. “When natural disasters occur, the Navy brings food, water, and medicine,” said Williams. With more than 90 percent of all trade traveling by sea, and 95 percent of the world’s international phone and internet traffic carried through fiber optic cables lying on the ocean floor, Navy officials continue to emphasize

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Easter sunrise service that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held on the Mesa Arizona Tempe lawn. Its popularity has grown so much that 9,600 folding chairs will be set up for each of the nine performances next month. For a show that has grown in size and stature over time, you’d think its history would be well-established. But Adair and Condie discovered multiple gaps in the collective memory of pageant and church leaders and decided a meticulously documented history was in order. They interviewed more than 50 principals in past pageants – such as directors, men who played Jesus, pageant presidents, crew members and costume designers – and sifted through a variety of documents to achieve that goal. “We also had hundreds of photos,” said.Adair, whose husband, Scott, took many of the photos over the years. “We said we could do 10 volumes, so we included as much as we could, particularly the photos, to make it more than just a historical book.” Added Condie: “To take 80 years of history and boil it down would be a challenge under any circumstances. But in this case, you add the hundreds of individual stories from a cast of nearly 500 and a crew of almost that many every year and you start to see the magnitude of what it would take to put it together.” The two women struggled to decide on the best way to present all the information they had acquired, finally opting for a chronological approach. Among the interviews – which will be donated as oral histories along with a profusion of all kinds of memorabilia to

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The book is filled with photos from eight decades of Easter pageants at the Mesa Arizona Temple. (Special to GSN) the Mesa Public Library and the Church Historical Museum in Salt Lake City – is a chat with the oldest person they could find with a connection to the pageant. He is Grant Gunnell of Mesa, who sang at the sunrise service when he was a senior at Mesa High School in 1944. Through a painstaking review of microfilmed editions of the Mesa Tribune for 80 years – “We found at least something published about the event from every year,” Adair said – the two women also clear up some historical ambiguities and misconceptions about the pageant. They found that the pageant has been held every year between 1938 and 2018 except for 1975 – the year the Mesa Temple held an extended open house prior to its rededication after its first major renovation – and became an evening event in 1977. Prior to embarking on their project, Adair said she and Condie discovered in conversations with former pageant

leaders that they didn’t know answers to some basic questions. “Cecily and I would look at each other and say, ‘Someone should document the history of the pageant before it’s lost,’” Adair recalled. “As we uncovered the vast number of articles written in the Tribune and other newspapers, found personal mementoes and letters, and then interviewed individuals who had made contributions over the years, we were able to collect and to verify facts and to even sort out some of the mistaken ideas about the pageant that had been passed down over the years,” Condie said, adding: “The result is not only a clear history of the growth of the annual Easter celebration, it is also a chronicle of what the event has meant to those who have participated and attended and, also, how it has impacted the community as a whole over the past 80 years.” “From the time I first worked as the

that the prosperity and security of the United States is directly linked to a strong and ready Navy. Williams said he and his fellow sailors have many opportunities during their military service. “I am most proud to receive a personal excellence award for leading 60

sailors operating a nuclear prototype reactor, while putting in a lot of time making sure that others succeed,” said Williams. “Being in the Navy means spending a few years of hard work in service to be a part of hundreds of years of tradition and a legacy of standing up to interna-

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communications director,” Adair said, “I wondered about the beginnings of the pageant and was inspired by the stories I heard of people sharing their talents and time to be involved in this event. From my earliest involvement with the pageant, I have been impressed with the way that people sacrifice and donate their time and resources to join in sharing the story of Jesus Christ in this way. It’s a unique and very beautiful and touching experience for the cast and crew and one that causes the audience to reflect on the meaning of Easter and of Christ’s mission and life as well.” Both women, mothers of now-adult children, have been in past pageants, as have some of their immediately family. They are happy with the outcome of their labor, crediting book designer Thompson with making the book “visually beautiful with her careful placement of photos, text and decorative touches,” Adair said. “It was one of our goals to make the book beautiful because the pageant is so visually beautiful and we wanted to represent that with our book,” Adair added. Condie, the author of a children’s book titled “If I Made A Bug,” feels the book “will mean a lot to those who want to reminisce about their own pageant experience, but, also to anyone who wants to know more about Mesa’s history or about the sharing the story of Jesus the Christ in this way. “ The book is published by Condie’s Inglestone Publishing and available at inglestonepublishing.com and amazon. com. More information about it is at measeasterpageantbook.com.

tional foes,” added Williams. This report is based on information from Senior Chief Petty Officer James Thorson, Navy Office of Community Outreach, and Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Samoluk, USS Constitution Public Affairs.

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Gilbert sweetener company joins NASCAR driver BY ASHLYN ROBINETTE GSN Contributor

ne way that JTG Daugherty Racing is preparing for the sweetest NASCAR series yet is by adding Gilbert-based SweetLeaf to their Kroger Racing family of brands. SweetLeaf, the first and oldest stevia sweetener in the U.S., is partnering with NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. to reach a new audience – NASCAR fans. While NASCAR may not be known for nutritious offerings, SweetLeaf President Michael May said he wants to expand SweetLeaf’s presence to people who probably haven’t been exposed to his brand previously in order to give them the opportunity to make healthier choices. “We have a marketing slogan and it goes ‘Making the World a Sweeter Place,’” he said. “But for us it’s not our slogan, it’s our mission. We want to improve the world and we want to do it one person at a time by improving the things that are taken into their bodies.” People can’t choose “better-for-you products” if they don’t know they exist, May said. With NASCAR’s national reach, SweetLeaf’s sponsorship will introduce their products to a new demographic. “We have to democratize our products,” May added. “The natural channel where we’re number one in, there’s a certain type of consumer that goes into that store. We need to get our brand in front of people who have never heard of SweetLeaf before.” As someone who has to be in good shape to race, Stenhouse shares the same goal as SweetLeaf in encouraging people to make more health-conscious decisions. “Our sport is always changing and on the driver’s side there’s a lot of effort in working out and eating healthy,” he said. “But that trickles down to our crew and

NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has a sweet new sponsor – Gilbert-based SweetLeaf. (Special to GSN)

fans as well. On the race track you’ll see a lot of fans get up in the mornings and camp out there. Some will even run and work out around the track. “Having SweetLeaf be a part of our group is a healthier way to sweeten our food.” SweetLeaf sweeteners, which are available in granular and liquid forms, have zero calories, zero sugars, a non-glycemic response, and no artificial ingredients. Stenhouse personally enjoys the different flavors available and often puts SweetLeaf drops in his coffee and sprinkles SweetLeaf on top of plain yogurt for extra flavor. Stenhouse’s partnership with SweetLeaf will further his promotion of a healthy lifestyle for his fans. Besides getting more products in people’s hands, Stenhouse said that SweetLeaf will help grow NASCAR’s audience as well. “SweetLeaf is new to our series and I think it’s good for them because they’re getting out in front of a different market of people but also SweetLeaf’s normal

users can tune in to our races,” said Stenhouse, who has two victories, three pole awards, 19 top-five and 40 top-10 career finishes in the NASCAR Cup Series. Stenhouse looks forward to amplifying SweetLeaf’s brand message while May is excited for new people to recognize SweetLeaf, try it for the first time, and hopefully make that better-for-you choice time and time again. SweetLeaf is celebrating 40 years in business. It is now the country’s leading stevia sweetener in natural food stores and has won 38 awards for taste and innovation. May’s father, James May, started the company in 1982 with the idea that he wanted to bring people a better quality of life, not just longer life. Making easy, healthy lifestyle swaps with stevia in place of sugar can lead to a dramatic change in overall health. “My father introduced stevia to the U.S. market and really to the world in

the early ’80s,” May said. Now known around the world as “the father of stevia,” James was first introduced to the stevia leaf in Paraguay. After learning more about the possibilities of naturally replacing sugar, he followed his dream of making the world a healthier and sweeter place. “When my father started SweetLeaf, he started it outside of his garage,” May said. “He left his previous job and didn’t have a salary for the first few years. My parents really gave everything they had to build this company.” Although his parents have passed away, May said that it’s wonderful to be able to carry on what they established and build on that legacy. His own children are even taking an interest in taking over the company one day. “It’s always been a family business,” May said. “We try to maintain that character. We try to include all of our team members in this idea that we are all just one big family.” May is excited for SweetLeaf to enter different markets and to introduce new products in the future. “We have a longterm plan to really grow and develop different types of better-for-you products that hopefully our current consumers and new consumers will enjoy,” May said. “We really want people to be able to choose healthy and you can’t have that choice unless you know that product is out there.” Stenhouse’s vehicle was decked out with SweetLeaf’s logo at the NASCAR Ruoff Mortgage 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 13. The brand will also take over Stenhouse’s vehicle during the Folds of Honor Quiktrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway today, March 20, in which he’s driving No. 47 Camaro ZL1. SweetLeaf products are available at: sweetfeaf.com, health food stores, natural grocers, supermarkets, and online retailers.

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s kids prepared for spring break March 10, the West and SouthEast Realtors’ WeSERVE Leadership program teamed up with the Rise and Dream Foundation to pack food for 75 children facing food insecurity. “Some less-fortunate children look forward to school because it provides them with a meal they would’ve otherwise not had due to financial circumstances,” noted a spokesman for the West and SouthEast Realtors. Items were to students at Gateway Pointe Elementary School in Gilbert. The children are received backpacks filled with food to supplement their meals throughout the break. Food consisting of breakfast, lunch, and dinner items were discreetly placed in the backpacks. WeSERV’s Leadership Program conducts a service project designed to assist the community each year. Sarita Hill, a WeSERV Leadership participant, passionately spoke about the

dents worked together to package the boxes of items. Bill Paden, part of the Leadership Program, said his company, VIP Mortgage, donated $5,000 through the VIP Foundation support Harvest for the Hungry. Members of the WeSERV Leadership group packed meals on March The group pur20 at VIP Mortgages in Gilbert for 75 local school students who risked chased the items not having enough food during spring break. (David Minton/GSN Staff to be donated. Photographer) Being a father Rise and Dream Foundation’s Harvest for of two young boys, Paden was eager to the Hungry initiative and persuaded the help the Rise and Dream Foundation beRealtors to help out. cause he couldn’t imagine a young child “A lot of these children and their fam- not having food. “This my opportunity to ilies don’t really have access to a lot of give back to my community that has givfood. They rely on the school to provide en me a lot,” Paden said. breakfast and lunch,” Hill said. Info:riseanddreamfoundation.com. WeSERV’s Leadership Program stu-

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are moving for all kinds of reasons. And while I wouldn’t recommend selling your house because you are afraid of the market, if you need to move, now is a really good time to do it. Assuming you have to buy locally after you sell, homes are at least 10 percent cheaper than they’ll be by the end of the year – if not more – and less expensive to finance than they likely will ever be, meaning your payment is MORE affordable today than if you try to wait this out. You’d have to have a pretty good case for selling and renting right now, especially with the number of programs allowing you to buy before you sell and the expected appreciation you’d lose out on. Testing the waters has become more and more common with sellers and the need to prepare your home for the market continues to become more and more valuable. Time and time again we’ve seen identical floorplans have opposite market experiences, with the well prepped and

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marketed ones receiving dozens of offers almost instantly while the unprepared ones sit for a couple of weeks before getting one. Do they both sell? Absolutely. Are the prices and terms different? Most definitely. Is this a price and terms market? 100 percent. Testing the market can be stressful but knowing that supply is still more than 75% below normal and demand is about 13% above normal makes it seem like a good time to try. Meanwhile, the rental market continues to lose some steam with plateauing prices. But try finding a short term rental in between moves and you’ll say just the opposite – price and availability of short term rentals are breaking records left and right with the Northeast Valley cities increasing their supply by 23% in the last year – yet another lucrative opportunity to invest in our real estate market. Gilbert’s days on market has dropped to just nine while our average price point creeps closer to $600K and average sales

price to list price has bumped back up over 102%, so the rental market might be the only thing to watch in terms of a shifting market. There are 100 different ways to make a move in Arizona real estate, leverage your equity to save, or inves. And there are 100 reasons why people will choose not to. This housing shortage is not going to be fixed overnight and while purchases are being dominated by inbound migration from higher priced states and our investor friends who have the money to compete, now is not the time to sit on the sidelines – and it won’t be for quite some time. We’re not playing small anymore, Arizona. The real estate market is on fire and it’s not even summer yet. Mindy Jones, a Gilbert Realtor and owner of the Amy Jones Group at Keller Williams Integrity First, can be reached at 480-250-3857. Mindy@AmyJonesGroup. com or AmyJonesGroup.com.

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Highland’s Khamis sets example after injury BY AUSTIN SCOTT GSN Contributor

n Dec. 24, 2019, the last day of a baseball camp, Highland senior third baseman Drake Khamis went back for a flyball when someone then slid and collided into him and broke his leg. He wanted to quit baseball months earlier, and now, leaving baseball seemed inevitable. During his freshman year, Khamis started out at Perry High School alongside his best friend and current Highland senior pitcher/outfielder Jack Ellsworth. Throughout his freshman season, he felt unappreciated and didn’t see himself playing a big part of the future and culture of the program. A transfer to Highland his sophomore year presented a change of scenery, but after not meeting his personal expectations with baseball, he was ready to call it quits. After breaking his leg and going through three surgeries, Khamis had days upon days to sit and reflect on his future with baseball. Suddenly, his mindset and light switch completely flipped. “I never realized how much I loved baseball until I literally could not play it,” Khamis said. “So then ever since that, I just had that awakening moment. I’m like, I’m gonna prove everyone wrong. I’m going to be that guy now.” After working his way back and showing glimpses of health, Khamis and Ellsworth spent the summer of junior year grinding nonstop, putting in hours of work every day to get ready for the new season. Unfortunately, junior year came around and it turned out that Khamis was not fully healthy, resulting in a subpar season. His archenemy, disappointment, started to linger around again. This time, Khamis went beyond himself

Khamis and Kehoe got off on the wrong foot when Khamis first came to Highland. Family and friends of Khamis even had to encourage Kehoe to speak with Khamis because he didn’t think that Kehoe liked him. “I’m like, ‘Dude, I’m doing this for a reason. You have the ability, you have great leadership qualities. I just gotta see more of that out of you,’” Kehoe said. “You’re not emptying your tank so to speak. You’re only giving half of what you have and that’s a shame beHighland senior Drake Khamis overcame adversity in the form cause you’re a of a broken leg in 2019 that made him question returning to very talented baseball altogether. But he battled back and rehabbed his injury to become a leader for the Hawks this season. (Dave Minton/ kid.’” After that GSN Staff) conversation, to find his purpose and motivation: lead- they both understood each other’s intentions on and off-the-diamond and ership. “I’m going to be a player-coach. I’m go- now their relationship couldn’t be any ing to be the older guy that is on your ass closer. Fast forward to today, Kehoe has in a good way, but not being mean about been impressed with the leadership of it. I was going to be the older brother alKhamis with the rest of the team and most,” Khamis said. “And I was going to said his moxie goes a long way. just do whatever (Highland head coach “He can talk to anybody. He talks to Erik) Kehoe says.”

the third base coach all the time, talks to umpires. I think it helps him stay focused in the game,” Kehoe said. “He generally cares, and he’s invested … he’s taking some ownership and that’s a really proud moment from a coach’s perspective.” Khamis reads many books and listens to many podcasts about the art of leadership with the goal of getting his teammates to perform at the highest level possible. “I wanted to experiment with the intangibles. How what you say can get people to like … subconsciously go to battle for you and with you,” Khamis said. Ellsworth has been with Khamis every step of the way. He transferred from Perry to Highland after his sophomore year to join Khamis and was also one of the main reasons Khamis didn’t quit baseball. “He can’t just quit on us, and he has to stay by our side and finish out through high school,” Ellsworth said. “He’s only young once so you don’t want to waste it on other stuff besides sports.” Ellsworth added that Khamis will do anything for his loved ones and he will cross those boundaries to make sure his loved ones are happy and safe. Now entering his senior year, Khamis is ready to use his leadership to propel his team to the next level. But more importantly, he is fully healthy for the first time in nearly two years. “This year, I’m back 110 percent and if things keep going the same way they have in the fall and all the scrimmages, I’m due for a really, really, really good year.” On March. 2, 2022, Highland lost a heartbreaker to Chandler for its first loss of the young season. While the coaches were sitting around and reflecting on the loss, a text from Khamis was

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sent out to the team group chat. “‘Hey, hang in there together, we’re going to win and lose as a team and tonight we proved that the only team that can beat us is us,’” Kehoe said while paraphrasing the text. This is the kind of approach Khamis plans on having the rest of the season, with the ultimate goal of getting Highland to the playoffs for the first time in over 10 years.

“I’m literally fearless of the ball because I know if I’m fearless, I can help someone be a little less scared. I have to show everyone that if Drake isn’t scared, then I shouldn’t be scared either,” Khamis said. After this season, Khamis will continue playing baseball at the Division II level at Concordia University Irvine. Until then, look for Khamis to cement his legacy in his final ride with Highland.

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Deloitte Consulting LLP seeks a Consulting, Solution Manager in Gilbert, AZ and various unanticipated Deloitte office locations and client sites nationally to manage information technology projects including data cleansing and conversions, interface design/development, and systems development life cycle for the development of Cloud-based technologies. 15% travel required nationally. Telecommuting permitted. To apply visit apply.deloitte.com. Enter XBAL22FC0322GIL8656 in "Search jobs" field. EOE, including disability/veterans. PayPal, Inc. has the following position available in Chandler, AZ: Business Solutions Analyst (Req# 21-6722): Manage and develop SQL queries to bring structure & insights to complex datasets & create actionable bus intel. Req’s: MS (or equiv.) +2 yrs. exp. OR BS (or equiv.) +5 yrs. exp. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. w/o sponsorship. Mail resume w/ref. (indicate Req.#) to: ATTN: HR, Cube 10.3.561, PayPal, Inc. HQ, 2211 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95131 or by email to paypaljobs@paypal.com. EOE

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Healthy Smiles is a fun General Dental Practice in Ahwatukee. The Doctor and team take pride in our work ethics, working together in a kind and caring environment. We are looking for a Dental Assistant that is self motivated, punctual, enjoys talking with patients.

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HIRING INSIDE SALES TEAM PLAYER IN TEMPE Times Media Group began in 1997 when founder Steve Strickbine left his job as a practicing CPA to pursue his dream of becoming a publishing entrepreneur. His ﬁ rst venture was Valley Times, an 8-page publication with a circulation of 5,000 that served the North Scottsdale community. Two decades later, Times Media Group publishes a growing collection of more than 30 titles, from hyper-local and state-wide magazines to awardwinning newspapers and hightrafﬁc websites. . It also owns and operates AZ Integrated Media, a distribution and custom publishing company.

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Auto - All Makes FOR SALE 2009 Mercedes ML 350 4Matic. $11,950. 104,750 miles. Excellent condition. Beige leather seats. Beige interior. Clean. All Maintenance. Towing Hitch. 602 448 1776

Miscellaneous For Sale For Sale 500 Musical Records Sizes 33.5, 78 and 45's and a Phonograph. Sell complete collection. Call 320-310-2602

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Air Duct Cleaning & Dryer Vents BY JOHN

★ 30+ Years HVAC Experience ★ Disinfected & Sanitized With Every Job

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Garage/Doors

HOUSEKEEPING Caring & reliable. In business for 30 years with A+ BBB. Value Priced ! Helping Hands Housekeeping. 480-250-1218

Cowgirl Clean Tougher Than The Rest Residential / Commercial. Weekly, BiWeekly, Monthly Spots Available. Move-Ins and Move-Outs Spring Cleaning. Serving the East Valley Call Nicole 701-320-2602

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480-659-1400 Licensed & Insured Carpet Cleaning

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HOME REMODELING REPAIRS & CUSTOM INTERIOR PAINTING Move a wall; turn a door into a window. From small jobs and repairs to room additions, I do it all. Precision interior painting, carpentry, drywall, tile, windows, doors, skylights, electrical, fans, plumbing and more. All trades done by hands-on General Contractor. Friendly, artistic, intelligent, honest and affordable. 40 years' experience. Call Ron Wolfgang Pleas text or leave message Cell 602-628-9653 Wolfgang Construction Inc. Licensed & Bonded ROC 124934

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Plumbing Drain Cleaning Experts, water heaters, disposals, water & sewer lines repaired/replaced & remodels. Rapid Response. If water runs through it we do it! 602-663-8432

PAINTING • Sprinkler/Drip Repairs • New Installs Poly/PVC • Same Day Service ARRANTY 5 -YEAR PART W

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HYDROJETTING

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Cutting Edge LLC • ROC 281671

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Pavers • Concrete • Water Features • Sprinkler Repair

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ROOFING LLC COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL

Family Owned and Operated 43 Years Experience in Arizona

623-873-1626 Free Estimates Monday through Saturday Licensed 2006 ROC 223367 Bonded Insured

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Window Cleaning

Professional service since 1995

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10% Discount for Ahwatukee Residents 100% NO Leak Guarantee Re-Roof & Roofing Repairs Tile, Shingles & Flat Roof

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OUT WITH THE OLD, CHIP RETURN

Tower Asset Group, LLC proposes the installation of a new telecommunications tower (Monopole) (77’ AGL), with no lighting system, at APN: 303-34977H, (PHO ACERO), Mesa, Arizona 33-2018.37N, 111-36-04.79W, FCC ASR file# A1209164. Interested persons may review the application by going to www.fcc.gov/asr/applications and entering the FCC ASR file# listed above. In accordance with the FCC’s rule 47 CFR §14.4(c), Tower Asset Group, LLC hereby solicits public comment concerning its proposed site and any impacts it may have upon environment. Requests for Further Environmental Review should be submitted online. Instructions can be found at www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest. Paper copies may be sent to FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. Requests should also be sent to: Tower Asset Group, LLC, ATTENTION: FCC Regulatory Compliance Contact, Andrew Messing, 1501 S. Euclid Avenue, Tucson, Arizona 85713. In order for your comments to receive full and timely consideration, they should be received at the addresses above within 30 days of the date of this notice and reference FCC ASR file# A1209164. 3/11/22 CNS-3564123# MESA TRIBUNE

RETURN YOUR TABLE GAMES CASINO CHIPS AT HARRAH’S AK-CHIN BEFORE THEY EXPIRE! If you have Table Games Casino chips received before July 7, 2021, please redeem them at the Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino cashier cage no later than March 31, 2022 for a full refund. Disclaimer: Any discontinued Table Games chips not returned by March 31, 2022 will be void and hold no cash value. Redemption must take place at the Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino cashier cage in person. Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino is not responsible for any unreturned Table Games chips. Advertisement of Sale NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to the Arizona Self-Service Storage Act, Arizona Statutes 33-1704, Section H, Enforcement of Lien. The Undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on or after March 25, 2022 at 9:00am using an online auction at www.storagetreasures.com, said property has been stored and located at US60 Self Storage, 1661 S Alma School Rd, Ste 105, Mesa, AZ 85210. Property to be sold as follows: Misc. household goods, personal items, furniture, clothing, toys and/or business fixtures and items belonging to the following: Tenant Name Unit # Sapphyre Pearson 914 Charles Sluder 321 Sarah Westover 210 Ronald Robins 226 Ronald Robins 332 Christian Alcivar 507 Christian Alcivar 528 Nadia Banashley - 656 Telesia Foleti 742 Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Items sold “as is”, CASH ONLY, and Buyer must pay a security deposit and broom sweep/clean the unit. Go to www.storagetreasures.com to bid on unit(s). Published: East Valley Tribune Mar 13, 20, 2021 / 44745

NOTICE TO READERS:

Most service advertisers have an ROC# or "Not a licensed contractor" in their ad, this is in accordance to the AZ state law. Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC): The advertising requirements of the statute does not prevent anyone from placing an ad in the yellow pages, on business cards, or on flyers. What it does require under A.R.S. §321 1 2 1 A 1 4 ( c ) www.azleg.gov/ars/32/01165.htm is that the advertising party, if not properly licensed as a contractor, disclose that fact on any form of advertising to the public by including the words "not a licensed contractor" in the advertisement. Again, this requirement is intended to make sure that the consumer is made aware of the unlicensed status of the individual or company. Contractors who advertise and do not disclose their unlicensed status are not eligible for the handyman's exception.

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5 5 CHARITY

FOOD DRIVE

Our Lucca sofa is a true expression of clean contemporary design. Made entirely in Italy by caring craftsman, Lucca rivals the quality and comfort of the worlds well-known luxury brands but without the excessive cost. From stock in luxurious dark blue leather, Lucca can be custom ordered in a variety of leather grades and fabrics. Pillows sold separately. Copenhagen $ price

Charity $ Your $ 189 price 3586 3775 support

% for charity

* for you %

Copenhagen has partnered with St. Mary’s Food Bank in an effort to help our neighbors in need during a time of year when giving is historically slow. Now through March 23rd, Copenhagen will donate 5% of gross sales to St. Mary’s Food Bank with a lofty goal of no less than $30,000 being donated.. With this 10,000 meals, helping to nourish the body, mind and donation, St. Mary’s Food Bank will be able to offer 210,000 spirit of those in our community who find themselves having trouble meeting the most basic of daily needs. We all understand that the act of giving requires no reward, but during our charity drive you will enjoy a 5% discount on your entire purchase* as thanks for your support. We encourage you to give in any way you can during this event. Copenhagen will also be accepting donations of non-perishable food items, as well as monetary gifts to Saint Mary’s Food Bank. Thanks for your support!

Our Victor executive desk, with built-in pencil drawer, wire management and micro etched glass writing surface. 72” x 36”. Copenhagen price

Crystal 54” round dining table with steel base. Made in USA. Copenhagen price

1899 $ 95 Your $ 1804 price $

2999 Charity $150 support Your $ 2849 price $

Charity support

contemporary furniture & accessories

Copenhagen $ price

949

Aria chair in walnut, steel and fabric. Your $ Charity $ price support

901 each

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Please Note: Although Copenhagen will donate 5% of all gross sales to our local food banks regardless of product category, some items are excluded from the additional 5% customer discount. These include all Stressless, Copenhagen “Essentials Collection” and Clearance Center products and any otherwise already discounted products such as floor samples, closeouts, etc. All advertised items are either in stock or available from confirmed incoming orders. All items subject to prior sale and inventories may be limited. A 25% deposit is required special orders.