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Gilbert vet leading big parade.
Sunday, November 10, 2019
Higley, GPS win all money requests Higley and Gilbert Public Schools get high grades from state Education Department. See page 4.
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Gilbert cupcake war a sweet fight PAGE 14
V
oters in Gilbert approved all bond and override measures sought by the three school districts that cover the town, according to final results posted by
the Maricopa County Recorder’s office. Only about a quarter of the ballots mailed out were returned in the bond and/or budget override measures for Gilbert Public Schools, Higley Unified and Chandler Unified school districts. Gilbert Public Schools’ request for a $100 million bond issue won overwhelmingly by a 62 to 32 percent margin while its request to increase
a budget override by 5 percent passed by a far narrower margin of 55 to 45 percent. Gilbert District Superintendent Shane McCord thanked voters for their support of both measures. “We are extremely grateful to be a part of such a wonderful community, with excep-
see BONDS page 7
Desert Sky high
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Couple brings Tough Mudder to Gilbert.
Preley Barr leaps for joy on one of the amazing amenities at the new Desert Sky Park that Gilbert opened last week. Gilbert Sun News Photographer Chris Mortenson was there when the park was dedicated and captured the first few kids to sample its many attractions. For more photos, turn to page 6.. (Chris Mortenson/GSN Staff Photographer)
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Desert Ridge swimmer a 'Ferrari in the pool.'
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Gilbert to open a final resting place BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor
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ilbert this week marks another milestone as it dedicates the town’s first cemetery. Gilbert Memorial Park, which officially opens for business after two delayed debuts, touts some unique features typically
not seen in cemeteries. “Our big driver of the development of the cemetery was not just to create a place but an experience for people, to allow them to interact in the space and allow them the opportunity to heal,” said Bryce Bunker, president of Bunker Family Funerals and Cremation. The Mesa company has a 99-year lease
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agreement with Gilbert to build and own the 22-acre cemetery on townland. Bunker Family Funerals will pay Gilbert rent on the land and share revenue from the cemetery’s operation. Gilbert anticipated it will receive between $100,000 and $200,000 annually in rent and
see CEMETERY page 3
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