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he nine year wait for justice in the Jan. 28, 2010 slaying of Gilbert police Lt. Eric Shuhandler is finally over.

A Maricopa County Superior Court jury last week found Christopher Angel Redondo, 44, guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Shuhandler during a traffic stop at a shopping center near Val Vista Drive and Baseline Road.

Jurors immediately started working on their next decision – whether to sentence Redondo to death or another life term in one of the East Valley’s most notorious and cold-blooded crimes this century.

In Arizona, only juries can impose death sentences. Redondo already is serving life without possibility of parole in the unrelated March 2009 slaying of Ernie Singh in Miami in Gila County.

Redondo’s trial in Shuhandler’s slaying was delayed for years over defense claims that he is mentally incompetent to stand trial.

Although Redondo was found competent at least three times, signaling that

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Conservatives rally on Town’s front lawn

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Garrett Glover of Gilbert may soon make Arizona Legislature history by his efforts, with the help of Rep. Warren Petersen, to get lemonade declared the state beverage. To find out why Garrett hasn't soured on the process , see page 17.

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acek Spendel founded Project Arizona three years ago to push liberty in countries where there are none.

He does that by bringing six students each year to Arizona from the Eastern Bloc or Socialist countries to study ideas of liberty and how to implement them when they return home.

“The cause of liberty is universal,” said Spendel, who is from Poland. “If you guys fall as Americans what examples can we follow?”

Spendel was one of more than a dozen speakers at last week’s Patriotism Over So-

cialism rally at Gilbert Civic Center. The speakers focused their attacks largely against undocumented immigrants and socialism.

Gilbert officials, who last year officially adopted as its nickname Kindness USA, made it clear the rally was a private event not associated with the town.

The event coordinators went through the town’s Special Event permitting process to rent the Municipal Complex’s site for $700, according to town spokeswoman Jennifer Harrison. The fee included $450 for a full-day rental cost, $100 for a permit and $150 for six hours of having staff onsite.

Gilbert resident Kevin Jackson, a former Fox contributor, author, radio host and founder of

Tea Party Community put together the free event.

It featured local conservative heavyweights such as U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs of Mesa; former state Sen. Russell Pearce of Mesa, the architect of SB 1070, a strict anti-immigration legislation that passed nine years ago; and Kelli Ward, chairwoman of the Arizona Republican Party and an unsuccessful candidate for U.S. Senate.

A few hundred people attended the threehour event on Tax Day, turning it into a semblance of a Trump campaign rally with signs and banners proclaiming “Re-elect Trump

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Vice Mayor Cook preaching civility to his peers

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BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

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ilbert Vice Mayor Eddie Cook is on a mission.

Ever since he got the town to adopt a civility policy in December, he is making his way to other municipalities, asking them to do the same.

“As we know hyper-partisanship is becoming the norm,” Cook said at last week’s Mesa City Council meeting. “We know others in our community, the silent majority rather us build community and not divide community, where incivility means that people don’t belong and this is a tragedy when we as leaders of our own communities hopefully look at our community from a nonpartisan perspective where kindness and generosity and collaboration and being able to agree to disagree respectfully is really the new norm.”

Mesa leaders haven’t had times to explore Cook’s request yet, according to city spokesman Kevin Christopher.

“It’s too early to say whether we will adopt a policy on it,” he said. “Our ethics handbook for elected officials talks about civility without using that specific word.”

Mesa’s handbook states council members and citizen advisory board members must treat issues and residents with fairness and respect.

Mesa was the third stop on Cook’s journey to bring his message of civility after having visited Phoenix and Tucson city councils in March.

Nickolas Valenzuela, spokesman for the Phoenix City Council, said while there are rules governing decorum, Council was still reviewing possible actions..

What led Cook down this path was a leadership conference he attended two years ago where a speaker talking about civility in the workplace got his attention.

“I was just very inspired and intrigued by the content,” Cook said.

Although the concept is often used in the business world, Cook wanted to bring it to local government. With the approval of Council, Cook headed a subcommittee that hammered out a policy in 10 months, which the Council adopted as a resolution.

Gilbert’s policy of civility, integrity and respect applies to the conduct of its elected officials, members of boards and commissions, employees, independent contractors, temporary personnel, volunteers and other persons doing business with the town.

Gilbert Vice Mayor Eddie Cook appeared last Monday before the Mesa City Council to urge adoption of a civility policy similar to the one adopted last December by the Town Council. [Special to GSN)

According to the Institute for Civility in Government, civility is important in government because that is the venue where positive change happens.

Civility is a critical first step toward increasing participation in civic life, disarming enmity, and growing effective collaborative relationships, the nonprofit group said.

After Gilbert Council unanimously adopted the civility resolution, Cook asked himself what’s next.

“I’ve been inspired to take this on a road trip and visit all 91 cities and towns in Arizona and encourage each of the 91 cities and towns to consider developing their own version of a policy of civility for their community,” said Cook, who was first elected to Council in 2011.

Cook said in presenting his pitch, he not saying the municipalities don’t have such a policy in place.

“Hopefully it will inspire them as I was inspired at the leadership conference,” he said. “Hopefully I can inspire local leaders to do the same.”

A few cities have some sort of civility policy in place, including Santa Monica

and Manhattan Beach, both in California.

In January 2011, the U.S. Conference of Mayors introduced a civility accord for its members to sign, nine days after the Tucson shooting that killed six people dead and wounded 13, including Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords.

Noting the shooting occurred in an atmosphere in which public discourse is often confrontational and lacking in civility, the accord asked mayors to pledge a commitment to principals of civility that includes respect for other’s differing opinions and speak truthfully without accusation.

Gilbert is not a member of the Conference of Mayors.

Cook said it may take him 12 months to accomplish his task.

“Some of these places are far away,” he said. “I don’t mind exploring Arizona and visiting Arizona but it’s going to take bit of time. I’m on Council for the next four years and if it takes four years to get to them I will take four years.

Next stop for Cook – Chandler City Council on April 25.

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2020” and a vendor hawking “Make America Great Again” and “Trump 2020” hats and T-shirts.

Many of the attendees came dressed for the occasion, sporting red MAGA hats and T-shirts with messages such as “Liberal free zone,” “Make liberals cry again, Trump 2020.” and “Don’t tread on me, American born free—live proud.’’

A flag that resembled the American flag, except the stripes were replaced by a series of assault rifles that looked like AR-15s was flying from a pole carried by a man.

A majority of the crowd skewed older, white adults with a handful of families and younger children.

Three days before, the Southern Poverty Law Center or SPLC placed the rally on its Hatewatch.

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noted the event drew the support of “hate and extremist groups” including Patriot Movement, AZ Patriots and the Arizona chapter of American Guard.

AZ Patriots and Patriot Movement both had a booth at the event along with others, including John Birch Society, Republican National Hispanic Assembly and Riders USA, which had a banner stating, “stop the invasion” and “secure our borders.”

Learn the Risk, whose mission is to educate the public about the harm of pharmaceutical drugs and vaccines, and Purple for Parents, which formed to counter the Red for Ed movement, also had a presence at the rally.

And at one booth, Rob Scantleberry, a retired Mesa cop and a Congressional District 25 committeeman in the Republican Party, was selling raffle tickets for $20 to win a Colt AR-15.

Other event headliners included Laura Loomer, an anti-Muslim conspiracy theo-

The "Patriotism over Socialism" rally at Gilbert Civic Center at times resembled a Trump campaign rally as people wore hats and carried signs supporting the president.

(Kimberly Carrillo/GSN Staff Photographer)

rist, and Sharon Slater, a Gilbert resident and founder of Family Watch International, which promotes itself as a family values organization but is considered an anti-LGBT hate group by SPLC. Family Watch opposes abortion, sex education in school and believes marriage is between a man and a woman and that same-sex attraction can be fixed.

According to SPLC, it tracked 20 hate groups in Arizona for 2018, up from the 18 for 2016 and eight for 2000.

Overall, it tracked 1,020 hate groups in the country for 2018, an increase from the 954 tracked in 2017.

There was no obvious police presence or counter-protestors at the rally, which was promoted as a family-friendly event and included three food trucks.

Jackson, who is African-American, countered SPLC ’s characterization of the rally by saying he put together the event with diversity in mind.

He said that eight of the scheduled speakers are women, including two Muslims, a Jewish woman and two Latinas.

Miranda Dawson, a spokeswoman for the rally, said Jackson has been involved in politics for over a decade and wanted to bring his connections to Arizona.

“The event is just a place to be inspired and educated and network with others,” she said hours before the rally’s start.

“We are just trying to bring all the different groups together to work together to build a better grassroots organization in Arizona. That is our long-term vision and goal.”

Spendel during his speech also bashed SPLC, calling its comments on the rally “B.S.” and said people like New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a democratic socialist, are “crazies.”

“Please stop it,” he told the audience. “I beg you as a citizen of Poland.”

Mary Ann Mendoza, an “Angel Mom” also spoke. Her son Mesa Police Sgt. Brandon Mendoza was killed in 2014 by a drunken driver who was in the country illegally and had a criminal history. Since then, she’s been advocating for tougher immigration laws.

“Angel Families is a club I don’t want any of you become part of,” Mendoza said.

The nonprofit advocacy group is for relatives of victims killed by those in the country illegally.

Mendoza showed the audience pictures of those killed by “repeat illegal alien criminals”- Grant Ronnebeck, a Mesa convenience clerk, Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry and Mendoza's son.

She said criminals in the country illegally served less prison time than an Arizona resident and she cited statistics to bolster her claim that those who come to

the county illegally were a financial drain.

She also said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is severely understaffed to oversee a border she said is controlled by the Mexican drug cartel.

She said the group is fighting sanctuary policies in California, Florida, Colorado, New Jersey, Texas and Maryland and that a movement was underway both in Tucson and Flagstaff to have them declared as a sanctuary city.

She added the group was starting a “Blood on your Hand Campaign” to “call out politicians who refused to stand with our president.”

The crowd cheered and one man shouted out, “build that wall,” a rallying cry for Trump supporters.

Mendoza added there are plans to put on billboards across the country pictures of victims killed by a “Dreamer” or an “illegal alien.” Dreamers is a term for those who were brought to this county illegally as a child and were given special status to attend school and work.

“I say build the wall,” said Ward, who acknowledged Mendoza and other families like hers.

She added President Trump’s idea to send undocumented immigrants to sanctuary cities was a win-win. Dr. Ward lost her U.S. Senate bid to Martha McSally in the GOP primary in 2018.

Ward said there are enemies inside the country and outside who want to overthrow the government and replace it with a failed system of socialism.

“The left continues to move further away from reality,” she said, adding socialism would destroy the founding tenets of the United States.

“There’s never been a more important time to embrace American patriotism,” she added.

And the way to deflect socialists was to re-elect Trump in 2020, she said holding up a Trump campaign sign.

“Re-electing President Trump is my No. 1 priority,” she said.

Sitting in lawn chairs enjoying the rally were Ginger Niesen and her next-door neighbor Debbi MacNicol, who drove from North Phoenix. They’ve known each other for 25 years.

“I’m in support of limiting government, of freedom and standing for freedom of speech,” said Niesen for why she came out for the event.

She said she was very much against those who come into the country illegally and that the border wall must be built.

“I’ve seen the destruction in the country,” she said of the illicit drugs that pour over from the southern border.

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She said many blame the over 70,000 U.S. drug deaths in 2017 on doctors when 85 percent of the drugs enter the country from the south.

She also cited Trump’s assertion that one in three women is sexually assaulted on the long journey north.

“I don’t encourage a system where women and children are being raped and Congress sits on their hands and do nothing,” the 68-year-old woman said. MacNicol, on the other hand, faulted the school system for the younger generation’s fascination with socialism.

“They are not teaching American history in schools,” she said. “In history books now we are the bad guys and I’m sorry but America is not the bad guy."

“A whole young generation thinks socialism is great. It’s not even great on paper. These kids don’t know, they think it’s a wonderful idea. The only way socialism succeeds is because capitalism funds it.”

Both Niesen and MacNicol, 64, traveled to the border, south of Sierra Vista, four years ago to check it out and they said there is no wall where they went.

“I have great compassion for people who want to come here but they have to come legally,” Niesen said.

Scores of people gathered April 15 at Gilbert Civic Center for a three-hour rally that included a number of conservative speakers. (Kimberly Carrillo/GSN Staff Photographer)

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2 e-scooter companies face Thursday deadline in Gilbert lot program.

After the onslaught of scooters invaded the ilbert has given e-scooter comValley last year, panies Bird and Lime until municipalities Thursday, April 25 to particihave been trying pate in its pilot program or get out of to get a handle town. on them with reStaff also has met with Jump, Spin, ports of accidents Razor and Sweep but because they and complaints have not deployed any scooters in the devices were town, they were not given a deaddiscarded in publine and can apply to be a part of the lic rights-of-way pilot program at any point while it after use by ridis open, according to town spokesers. woman Jennifer Harrison.

Once the liThe pilot program kicked off April Bird scooters would no longer be welcomed in Gilbert if the company doesn't agree by cense agree6 and has no sunset date until the Thursday to participate in the town's pilot program. ments are exeCouncil decides to end it. All motor- (Special to GSN) cuted, which was ized play vehicles, including electric expected to be bicycles and powered skateboards also approximately in mid-May, the town will in February citing the high cost of doing fall under this program.

So far, Lime seems to be the only par- business after the city imposed new regu- start enforcing the pilot program’s rules, Harrison said. lations and fees. ticipant.

Rules include companies must perform, Bird, the first to station scooters in Gil“Lime is currently working with Gilbert at a minimum, one daily fleet inspection on our application and hopeful to con- bert, did not response to a request for to rebalance and properly park micromotinue serving the city,” said Taylor Ben- comments. Bird pulled its scooters out of bility devices, all devices must be made Peoria in January after both sides failed to nett, company spokesman. inoperable for new riders to initiate a ride Lime wheeled its scooters out of Tempe come to an agreement over that city’s piBY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

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by 10 p.m., all devices must be limited to a maximum speed of 10 mph and devices can’t be staged within 10 feet of locations such as curb ramps, driveways, building entrances and fire hydrants.

To participate, companies will have to pay a one-time pilot program fee of $2,500.

They also will have to pay Gilbert 10 cents a ride for a monthly operating fee and pay into a bond - $25 per device that the town can use to cover the costs associated with auditing, removing and storing improperly parked vehicles.

Companies also will be responsible for any damage to town property such as sidewalks caused by the devices.

Rules for electric scooter riders, however, kicked into effect April 6.

Riders can use micromobility devices on sidewalks and on multi-use paths, unless there are signs prohibiting it such as along Gilbert Road in the Heritage District. They also can ride on public streets with posted speed limits of 25mph or less.

Riders are prohibited from parking the devices in locations such as the middle of a sidewalk, on sidewalk ramps and against signs.

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he understands the charges against him, a series of defense attorneys questioned his ability to assist in his defense.

A long series of legal proceedings left grieving family members and friends without any sense of closure.

“I would not say it’s a burden, but it’s very frustrating,” Meredith Shuhandler, one of the slain officer’s two daughters, told the Gilbert Sun News more than a year ago. “It makes me mad when I think about it. Closure would be nice.’’

“I’m very grateful for the 12 years I spent with him. It shaped my life in so many ways,’’ she said. “When I make a decision, I think about whether it would be something that would make him proud of me.’’

Gilbert Police Chief Mike Soelberg issued a statement after the verdict, stating: “After nine years of patiently waiting for due process to take place, justice has finally been served for those responsible for this heinous crime.’’

“As we await the sentencing phase of the trial to be completed, we take time to reflect on the sacrifices made by our public safety servants every day and say thank you to the family, the friends and the community who provide us support each day,’’ Soelberg wrote.

Shuhandler was shot in cold blood in the face as he walked toward the work truck he had stopped at Val Vista Drive and Baseline Road. The truck was driven

by Daimen Irizarry, 39, who later received a 107-year sentence for his role in the murder.

Shuhandler had obtained Redondo’s identification, and had walked to his patrol car to check on it.

Following the shooting, a wild, 50-mile chase east on U.S. 60 ensued involving three police agencies. Redondo tossed tools and air conditioning parts into the highway in the path of patrol cars in hot pursuit, disabling them.

Finally, the chase ended in a shootout in Superior after the truck ran out of gas. Redondo was shot in the ankle, but survived

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Gilbert residents: Be kind this week, Town asks

BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

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ilbert is asking residents to help spread kindness in the community this week.

The town launched the Gilbert Kindness campaign in May 2017 as a way to celebrate kindness throughout the community after seeing a movement towards kindness spreading across the county.

This initiative is focused on celebrating all the thoughtful things citizens are already doing for each other while also encouraging the community to go out and do something kind for a friend, family mem-

ber, neighbor, coworker or even someone they have never met before, according to spokeswoman Jennifer Harrison.

“The community, local businesses and schools are encouraged to participate whether that’s through showing kindness to somebody or hosting an event or celebration,” she said.

The town has shared its residents’ videos and kind acts on social media since the campaign’s launch.

Gilbert is asking residents to follow along on the town’s social media channels and digital platforms like Gilbert 311 as it shares inspiring stories and ideas on how to spread kindness.

“We have surprises throughout the week so we’re encouraging people to follow along with us,” Harrison said.

The town’s iconic Water Tower also will be lit in recognition of Gilbert Kindness Week.

Gilbert has gone as far as to adopt as its official nickname, Kindness USA. The last day of the celebration on April 28, which coincides with Global Pay it Forward Day. The worldwide initiative’s intent is to make a difference by creating a huge ripple of kindness felt across the world.

Even small acts can have a big impact, according to kindness.org., a nonprofit

that tries to inspire people to choose kindness.

The organization’s research found that kindness to family and friends, strangers, and self, all had equally positive effects on boosting happiness and well-being.

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Texting-driving ban passes despite Gilbert ‘no’ votes

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espite opposition from most of the Gilbert legislative delegation, the State House last week approved a comprehensive statewide ban on the use of hand-held cellphones by motorists, sending the bill already approved by the Senate to Gov. Doug Ducey for his expected signature.

The 44-16 vote by the House on HB 2318 came after lawmakers defeated a version with many of the same restrictions but a crucial difference: It would have been a secondary offense, allowing police to cite offenders only if they were pulled over for some other reason.

Voting against the measure were Reps.

Travis Grantham and Warren Petersen of Gilbert and Mesa Reps. Kelly Townsend and Michelle Udall.

Several weeks ago, both senators who represent Gilbert – J.D. Mesnard and Eddie Farnsworth – also voted against the measure. Mesnard put in a competing ban on distracted driving, SB 1141, which also passed the House last week.

“We are only one of three states in the

Salt River Police Officer Clayton Townsend, father of a year-old son, was killed Jan. 19 when a texting motorist on the Loop 101 lost control of his truck and slammed into him. (Special to GSN)

entire nation that does not ban text messaging and driving even though we know the frightening statistics,’’ Rep. Noel Campbell, R-Prescott, told colleagues.

He has been a champion of making texting while driving and the use of handheld cellphones a primary offense, allowing police to stop motorists solely because

they are breaking this new law.

And Campbell noted that Arizona cities and counties already have their own versions.

Under the state law, which takes effect in 2021, a first-time offense would result in a fine of between $75 and $149; subsequent violations could lead to fines up

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But lawmakers also voted 31-29 for SB 1141, a totally separate measure to outlaw “distracted driving,’’ sending that one, too, to Ducey. Rep. John Kavanagh, RFountain Hills, said the two bills are not in conflict.

He said it is clear that texting while driving is “inherently distracting’’ and needs to be banned outright, as HB 2318 would do.

“But we need this bill for other activities,’’ he said of SB 1141.

And Grantham said the problem with simply focusing on texting and cellphone use is that it fails to address other things that people do.

“I’ve seen people going down the road brushing their teeth, which I really don’t understand,’’ he told colleagues. He’s also witnessed drivers trying to put sauce on a burrito they were trying to eat.

Grantham questioned what will happen when someone gets killed by a motorist who is reading the paper.

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while-driving bill?’’ he asked.

But unlike the strict texting ban, SB 1141 would not allow a police officer to stop a motorist for doing other things, like reading a newspaper. There also would have to be evidence that whatever the driver was doing also resulted in an immediate hazard or failure to control the vehicle.

Rep. Isela Blanc, D-Tempe, argued that language is overly broad.

“We have a real profiling problem,’’ she said, especially in communities of color.

“This will be a tool to stop anyone in these communities.’’

Rep. Diego Rodriguez, D-Phoenix, agreed, saying that increases the chance he might be stopped “depending on what part of town I’m in, depending on what I’m wearing, depending on what I’m driving.’’

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But Rep. Mark Finchem, R-Oro Valley, who was a Department of Public Safety officer, said those concerns are unwarranted.

“If I follow a car for more than two minutes I have ample reasons to stop it,’’ he said.

While some people, like Kanvanagh and Finchem, voted for both the texting ban and the distracted driving measure, some did not.

The problem with HB 2318 according to Grantham is that it is overly broad.

He pointed out that, as approved, it does more than make it illegal for a motorist to have a cellphone in hand. It would also be a violation if someone “supports (a cellphone) with any part of the person’s body’’ unless the motorist is also using a hands-free device.

“That could be sitting in your lap,’’ he complained. “That’s way restrictive.’’

House Majority Leader Petersen of

Gilbert, said it would be one thing if the legislation was limited to things like texting or checking social media. But he said there’s nothing inherently dangerous with talking on a cellphone, even without a hands-free device.

“There have been people who have driven their whole lives holding their phone up, talking on their phone, that have not had an accident, myself included,’’ he said.

Petersen said it would be one thing if this was “We’re going to make an awful lot of people lawbreakers with this bill.’’

That argument that people can talk and drive did not impress Rep. Randy Friese, D-Tucson.

“That doesn’t mean its safe,’’ he said.

But Rep. David Cook, R-Globe, said HB 2318 actually can lead to less safety.

He pointed out that people get Amber alerts about missing children, and silver alerts on missing seniors, on their cellphones, information which includes a de-

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scription of the vehicle being sought.

“That life is just as important,’’ Cook said, with this law barring people from checking out these messages while driving.

Today’s votes occurred with family members of those killed by texting motorists watching in the gallery. House Minority Leader Charlene Fernandez, D-Yuma, specifically addressed the survivors of Clayton Townsend, an officer with the Salt River Police Department who was killed when he was struck by a texting motorist while conducting a traffic stop.

“We’re going to get it done today,’’ she told them.

“I understand the pain of what happened, of losing these officers,’’ said Rep. Anthony Kern, R-Glendale. But he voted against the measure, saying “it goes a little bit too far.’’

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ith prom just around the corner, Mesquite High School plans a special program to warn teens about the dangers and consequences of driving under the influence.

With the graphic aftermath of a mock car crash parked on the school’s football field, students on Thursday, April 25, will be ushered out to the scene of the crash after a “breaking news” segment plays on the morning announcements.

There, they will see two crashed vehicles, first responders from the Gilbert Police and Fire departments, ambulances, sobriety tests and arrests, and severely injured teens from the drama club dressed in blood-stained prom clothes.

School psychologists and prevention team social workers will be available all day to any students who have reactions to the content.

Gilbert Police will be conducting sobriety tests on the teens involved in the crash, as well as to other students during lunch through use of “drunk” goggles.

Representatives of Arizona Liquor Licensing, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers,

Gilbert Police will bring a wreck like this to Mesquite High School on Thursday as part of an effort to impress upon students the dangers of substance abuse and driving as prom season begins.

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Students Against Drunk Drivers and the Doorways Teen Substance Use Program will also be attending with information and ribbons to hand out to the students during the lunch hours.

Drinking and driving prevention public service announcements have been part of Mesquite High’s morning announcements

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This effort is being coordinated by the Mesquite High Health and Wellness Program, which is operated through a substance abuse prevention grant from the Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family.

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the Perez family received news about an available kidney.

But they knew their gain of a kidney had been another family’s loss of life.

“It’s a lot to swallow on day one and from that point you just take it a day at a time,” said Jovani’s father Ben Perez.

On the other end Zoe Mar died of an aneurysm at age 16 and her of the miracle was organs helped save the lives of two children and the heavy-hearted two teens.

Mar family.

Though Bob and Trena were Zoe’s Jovani Perez talks about the miracle gift he received in the form of a kidney. grandparents, she was “our daughter in (Kimberly Carrillo/GSN Staff Photographer) every respect,” said Bob, whom Zoe referred to as “dad”.

Zoe would snuggle between Bob and love; a year and a half ago, he was just a was going to need a new kidney, the Perez Trena when she had trouble sleeping. On family waited first for the moment he was shell of the boy he is today. the night of her death, she had crawled Stationary in a hospital bed for weeks old enough to handle a transplant and into bed with them. on end, the Perez family looked on as Jo- then for the right kidney to become available. vani’s health rapidly declined. see ORGANS page 15 Knowing since he was born that Jovani That word came in May 2017 when

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ugs were shared and tears were shed last week as a couple met the 7-year-old Chandler recipient of their late granddaughter’s kidney – one of four people whose lives were saved by the 16-year-old’s organs.

The reunion, hosted by Phoenix Children’s Hospital, was part of Heroes for Hope – an effort by the Donor Network of Arizona to educate the public on the importance of organ donations and encourage them to register as donors.

Zoe Mar, an Ahwatukee native, was 16 when she died of a brain aneurysm, but the memory of her giving nature lives on through Jovani Perez, whose health was declining because of a defective kidney he was born with.

Today, Jovani dances and runs to prove his newfound resilience as a result of Zoe’s gift of life.

“I get to play now and be with my friends,” said Jovani. “I tell them [a kidney is] a thing that needs a lot of water and it helps your body be healthy.”

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“Even at her age she would cuddle with us and I think that’s something I miss most now,” said Trena with tears in her eyes.

“She was making a weird noise, which is why we tried to wake her. It was like a wheezing. We didn’t know what it was, so we tried to wake her up but she wouldn’t respond. So, we called 911 and they had us put her on the floor and the paramedics came,” said Bob. Bob and Trena didn’t know it then, but Zoe was brain dead in their bed before help arrived. The couple was told Zoe did not suffer.

The family was sent to Chandler Regional Hospital, where they thought Zoe’s problem would be identified and resolved. But when she was put on a helicopter and sent to St. Joseph’s for treatment, Bob and Trena realized there was a chance they may never get Zoe back.

Bob and Trena didn’t delay donating Zoe’s organs because they knew their daughter wouldn’t have it any other way.

“The Donor Network approached us and gave us time to share who Zoe was.

Until that point it has never crossed our mind. I mean she was 16. But there was no second thought or hesitation, we just

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miss her.”

Although Zoe is gone, her room is still pink, filled with hearts and dolls. Trena sets up Zoe’s pink Christmas tree each year though some prove to be harder than others.

Yet, meeting Jovani has given Bob and Trena newfound hope that their daughter’s memory lives on.

“I guess parents are supposed to be the ones to give the joy and the love and all that, and you just don’t think it’s the child that’s giving it to us, but she just, she was our life,” said Trena. “Seeing [Jovani] run around and be the same bolt of energy Zoe was, it just fills a part of me that has been empty for a long time.”

Zoe's grandparents, Trena and Bob Mar, listened to a presentation by Jovani Perez about how their granddaughter's kidney saved his life.

(Kimberly Carrillo/GSN Staff Photographer)

said yes, this is what she would want,” said Bob. Bob and Trena said Zoe was giving and gracious to everyone she met.

The grandparents said Zoe was built for the stage and spread joy through her performances with the Ahwatukee Children’s Theatre Select Show Choir.

Bob said he misses the little things she would do or say throughout the day, but

what he misses most is the opportunity to watch her grow.

“Maybe it’s not the things that have been done, maybe it’s the things I was looking forward to. Zoe had talent, but more than that she had grit, so I knew she was going to be a great performer one day. I miss looking forward to the day I was going to sit in a huge crowd and cheer her on,” said Bob. “I’m still in the phase where I just

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igley and Queen Creek Unified school districts don’t have to fret about being forced to merge – at least for now.

An Apache Junction legislator failed to find sufficient support in the State Legislature to push his consolidation bill to the floor for a vote and pulled his bill from consideration last week.

Under Rep. John Fillmore’s plan that won initial approval from the Senate Appropriations Committee several weeks

Rep. John Fillmore ago, scores of elementary and secondary districts across the state would have been forced to consolidate by 2024 – without residents’ approval.

In addition, Fillmore had earmarked Queen Creek and Higley specifically as districts that would be encouraged strongly to consider merging.

But Fillmore last week told Green Valley Newspapers that he was giving up because he didn’t have the votes to pass it.

“There are too many people more concerned with maintaining the status quo than with the welfare of children,” said Fillmore, who had contended that the state could save as much as $500 million by consolidating districts and curbing duplicative administrative costs.

Though his bill primarily affected districts where only one or two school buildings exist – and where superintendents earn well over $100,000 a year and where

certain other administrative posts are required regardless of size – Fillmore specifically listed Tempe Union and Kyrene as targets in order to reduce the total number of districts in Maricopa County to 20.

A merger of Tempe Elementary, Tempe Union and Kyrene would create a district with more than 40,000 students. Merging Queen Creek and Higley would create a district of about 19,000.

The measure would have required every school board in the state to annually determine how much money could be saved by not just unification but also with consolidation with other adjacent districts.

Fillmore told the Green Valley newspaper that he isn’t going to give up, and plans to “go back out to the community so there’s more understanding.”

There are more than 100 school districts with just two schools, Fillmore said.

Fillmore could not get a hearing on his bill when it was in the House, so he resorted to a common legislative tactic called a “striker,” in which he replaced all the wording in a bill that originally had to do with elections with the wording of the consolidation bill.

While one Republican senator called merging smaller districts “the number one issue” for Republicans in the state, she also had told Fillmore that she would not vote for a bill that mandated consolidation.

During the Senate hearing, opponents of Fillmore’s bill noted that Arizona’s per pupil administrative costs were well below the national average of about $1,300.

The latest Arizona Auditor General’s report on school per-pupil spending said the statewide average per-pupil cost of administration is $860. The per-pupil administrative cost in Higley is $875 and $845 in Queen Creek.

Efforts to force consolidation have been discussed for more than a decade.

In 2001, a Senate panel approved a measure creating an independent commission to consolidate the more than 200 school districts in the state to no more than 90. Those that refused would be denied state aid.

It died after drawing fire from officials from some smaller districts.

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Gilbert teen’s passion may finally yield a state drink

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arrett Glover’s favorite beverage nowadays is lemonade – which is fitting as he’s pushing to make it Arizona’s official drink.

The 18-year-old Gilbert teen got the ear of state Rep. Warren Petersen, who’s sponsoring House Bill 2692 to make it so.

“I just think it would be a good acknowledgment of agriculture, citrus production in the state, as it is one of our five C’s,” the Gilbert Classical Academy senior said.

Arizona’s five C’s are copper, cattle, cotton, citrus and climate.

Agriculture is a $23.3 billion industry in the state, according to the 2018 annual report from the Arizona Department of Agriculture. The state is second only to California in producing 95 percent of the United States’ lemon crop.

Arizona already has more than a dozen official symbols: the state firearm is a Colt single action Army revolver; the official neckwear is the bolo tie; and the state tree is a palo verde. It even has a state dinosaur, the Sonorasaurus, by way of Senate

drinks, milk and Kool-Aid. In all, 19 states picked milk as their official drink.

And because Florida already laid claim to orange juice, Glover wanted something different for Arizona.

“I just think it would be better to have something no one else has,” he said. “We Garrett Glover of Gilbert may soon see the State Legislature make his wish for an would be copyofficial Arizona beverage come true. ing other states.

(Kimberly Carrillo/GSN Staff Photographer) Arizona is exBill 1517, which the governor signed last tremely unique. We’ve got Flagstaff and year.

Phoenix — very different vibes. Florida Still, Arizona lacked an official state doesn’t have much variety. Having lemondrink. ade makes Arizona stick out much more.”

Of the 50 states, 30 have an official drink Glover embarked on his endeavor last ranging from Alabama’s Conecuh Ridge year following a casual phone conversaAlabama Fine Whiskey to Indiana’s offi- tion with his friend Mandy Amansone, cial drink, water. Nebraska has two state who lived in Wisconsin.

“She was talking about all the breweries in Wisconsin and said that beer was the state drink,” Glover recalled. “I didn’t trust her and fact-checked her.”

He found out Wisconsin’s state drink is milk and during his research he discovered Arizona didn’t have a designated beverage.

“I felt that I should change that so we could have a state drink,” said Glover, who previously drank Arnold Palmer iced tea and lemonade.

He drove over to the Capitol in search of a legislator. It was June and the legislative session had ended the month before, so Glover drove home and went on his computer to find out who his local representative was.

“I sent Petersen an email and he responded. He thought it was a good idea,” Glover said. “I was pretty sure I would get a response but I wasn’t expecting a ‘yes.’”

The two communicated via email, finally arranging for a face-to-face meeting in January.

“Before he decided to fully go forward

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Artist gives a fresh perspective to George Washington

BY SRIANTHI PERERA GSN Contributor

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eorge Washington isn’t associated with Arizona, but soon, that might change.

Artist Sariah Clonts, 28, a member of the Arizona Renaissance Art Guild based at HD South, is working toward creating a large body of work on our nation’s first president.

Clonts’ detailed and painstaking series of oil paintings, entitled “Leaded Revolution,” have caught the eye of those who run Mount Vernon – George Washington’s estate in north Virginia.

An investor-funded nonprofit is being established to enable her work. A lecture series on the country’s history, aimed at all ages, is also being developed.

It all began when she was asked to select an Old Master’s painting to reproduce in an art class and a tiny picture of George Washington seemed to fit the bill.

Sariah Clonts with her oil painting of George and Martha Washington during their courtship. (Photo courtesy of Sariah Clonts)

She was only 15 at the time and the likeness of the first president of the U.S. was familiar, but she couldn’t quite place him.

That was then.

“I’ve just become obsessed,” Clonts said.

“I’ve loved George Washington and it’s created a passion for my art. I’ve always seemed to bounce from topic to topic so none of my paintings were consistent. I’ve found consistency now.”

While painting Washington, Clonts has also dug deep into American history.

“Arizona is a young state and doesn’t have the rich history like back East. It’s totally normal to everyone on the East Coast but, out here, they don’t see anything like that,” she said.

Clonts’ George Washington model, John Koopman of Connecticut, said her work “will bring a breath of fresh air.”

“Washington seems so distant for most people. Sariah’s detail, realism, historical

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accuracy, and emotion, will have a powerful effect on the public that views her paintings,” Koopman added.

Gilbert artist Karen Schmeiser, who taught art to Clonts when she was about 8 years old, is credited with discovering and nurturing her talent.

During those years, the girl went from painting anime to Sailor Moon to Irish subjects.

Schmeiser directed her to attend one of Frank Covino’s Old Masters Portraitist workshops, held in Gilbert. “She did such an amazing job. She was 15 years old,” the artist said.

Schmeiser helped her to get a scholarship so she could buy art supplies and attend her second workshop. The rest, she said, is history.

“She’s one of the most amazing artists I know,” she said.

A few years later, Clonts was painting like a professional.

Now, her main task is to complete the paintings for the Leaded Revolution series – an important part before she can visit the first school or art gallery to talk about the Revolutionary War. She has her hands full.

Her husband Jason owns a remodeling company, and she is mother to three children; elder son Washington, 5 (yes, she named him after the president); younger son Rembrandt. 18 months (he’s named after the Dutch painter); and daughter Nelly (named after George Washington’s granddaughter) is just 3 months.

Seven of the paintings are completed and four are simultaneously in progress, but the series needs a larger number.

Clonts takes anywhere between two weeks, a month or year to complete a painting, the average of which is 3 feet by 4 feet in size. “It depends on size and how excited I am to paint it,” she said.

The current plan is to hold the first presentation in late summer.

Clonts flies to Connecticut for photo shoots with Koopman, who works with Mount Vernon to turn himself into a startling likeness of George Washington for its films, historical enactments and other events.

He’s also an author of a book, “George Washington at War – 1776,” for which Clonts has provided the illustrations, and conducts a lecture series in character.

Koopman was first invited to portray the president in 2006, and has since discovered, with help from a historical tailor involved in a Mount Vernon Museum project, that his dimensions are exactly the same as Washington’s.

Clonts spent a week in Con- John Koopman of Connecticut said Clonts’ portraits of George Washington, whom he portrays in paintings, has brought life necticut in February, where she emotion to renditions of the nation’s first President. (Photo courtesy of Sariah Clonts) photographed Koopman in wintry outdoors. the myth. He was just human, and he had Koopman is impressed with her work.

“A lot of the epic battles happened in the “I think she is a modern-day Rem- faults,” she said. “What I loved most about wintertime,” she said. “Also, the struggle of brandt,” Koopman said. “Sariah does him is how much he taught me and was the army trying to survive was in winter.” amazing work with light, [it’s] one of her an example to me in how to live my life.

One of her paintings is of Koopman, trademarks in her work, much like the Always be honest and always listening wearing a replica of clothing of George master. The clothing looks so real, it seems to people and never blow up anyone’s Washington, posing on a horse with sad- like you could reach into the painting and opinions or suggestions, always do things dle and reins that replicate the general’s grab the material.” whether or not you enjoy them, because equestrian gear, in a background with lots Another one of her skills is adding emo- it’s your responsibility.” of foliage and water nearby. tion to the subject, he said.

She has also discovered that WashingA model is important because it’s im“Washington has always been portrayed ton had a sense of humor, and is not the possible to envision the effects of the en- showing no emotion in paintings,” Koopgrumpy figure he is often portrayed as. vironment on the subject. man said. “One of her works in particular She hopes her depictions will inspire Details – such as the reflections of shows tremendous emotion; Washingothers to see him in that light. the water bouncing off the coattails, the ton’s reaction to Benedict Arnold’s treach“People can go read about the history horse’s ears cutting through a ray and hav- ery.”

— and I like to teach them about Ameriing a darkened effect and sunrays coming Clonts also paints Martha Washington; can history — but also about who George through the tail – may not be imagined in the Marquis de Lafayette—a wealthy Washington really is and how I see him,” a studio.

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with this bill, he wanted to hear more of my reason about it to make sure it was not just a random joke,” said Glover, who is a member of Gilbert Classical Academy’s political studies club, an informal gathering of students who discuss current events.

Petersen, who’s also a Gilbert resident, recalled he was open to the idea when the teen contacted him.

“I told him he needed to come back just before the next session to sell me on it,” Petersen said.

The Republican lawmaker said he didn’t see the request as a joke. He was a cosponsor of the state dinosaur bill when he served in the Senate.

“He shared all of the reasons he felt lemonade would be a good fit for Arizona,” Petersen said of his January meeting with Glover. “I set expectations for him. I let him know it is not easy to get a bill passed regardless of the idea and that he needed to come testify at committee hearings to make sure the bill moves forward.”

Petersen said he enjoyed helping constituents with their issues and that Glover convinced him lemonade was a good fit for Arizona.

“I also felt it was a good way to show a

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student the legislative process,” Petersen said. “I have been very impressed with Garrett.

“First, he was diligent in following up after a long period of time passing,” the lawmaker explained.

“Second, he has handled himself very professionally in committee hearings and media interviews. (And) third, he has been respectful to those who have wanted other drinks to be named.”

For instance, Sen. Victoria Steele, D-Tucson, in April attempted to amend the bill to make margarita the official state drink but her peers sided with lemonade instead.

The bill is awaiting a third read on the Senate floor before going to the governor’s desk, according to Petersen.

“I think the likelihood the bill State Rep. Warren Petersen, seen here with Gov. Ducey celebrating the signing of his universal licensing bill two weeks ago, passes is very high,” he said. is helping Garrett Glover get lemonade adopted as Arizona’s official state beverage.

If the bill passes, Mesquite El- (Capitol Media Services) ementary School plans to throw going into politics or agricultural studies. step in life – college. a lemonade party, said Glover, He’s been accepted to Arizona State who attended that school, as his younger “Agricultural studies is not one of my big University and West Virginia University, brother does currently. interests or passion,” he said. “I just like Glover, whose favorite pastime includes which has offered him a sizeable amount nature and we’ve all got to eat so growing talking to friends and listening to music of of scholarship money.

His interest includes becoming a pilot, food will be a job in the future.” all genres, is now preparing for his next

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Construction firm’s CEO left her heart in Gilbert and it’s good to continue to be a part of that,” she said.

After she retired from APS and began her Tempe-based construction business, she contracted with the town, and was tasked with developing its strategic change management and launching the community development department.

Despite her obvious passion for the town, Bergman, who now resides in Phoenix, hasn’t lived in Gilbert.

Caliente’s first project in the Heritage District converted the old town jail to a joint office for APS and the Chamber of Commerce.

More than two decades later, Caliente is poised to construct the new building and renovations for HD South, home of the Gilbert Historical Museum.

In between, the company has constructed Landings Credit Union, Oregano’s Pizza

Bistro, Joe’s Real BBQ and Liberty Market, among others. More recently, it built Topo, the gopher-themed food stand in the premises of Joe’s Real BBQ; the tri-level building for TicketForce, which houses the Thrive coworking space for women and The Brass Tap craft beer bar.

Caliente is also building the $12 million Ironwood Hall at Chandler-Gilbert Community College and the $5.48 million Saint Mary Magdalene Church.

“As we grow, we have such a great reputation and we look forward to the different opportunities, particularly in Gilbert,” she said. “When you start being involved in a community such as that, you not only have passion in what you do, you also have passion for the community. So, it gives it more meaning.”

Caliente (Spanish for “hot”) was founded at their Tempe home by husband Tom, a construction manager, in 1991. Bergman joined the company full-time in 2000, and in 2005, she took over the reins when Tom unexpectedly died of colon cancer.

It was a tough time.

community involvement and more.

“It’s an extremely humbling feeling,” said Jando, who joined Platinum Living Realty in 2018.

Jando became a full-time real estate agent in 2004 and has closed 500 real estate transactions since. In 2010, he became a broker; and in 2017, he received his California Real Estate License, making him a dual agent in both Arizona and California.

But it’s community service involvement that fulfills him, including his work with Phoenix-based HOM Inc. HOM Inc helps vulnerable individuals and families experiencing homelessness and housing instability find safe, stable and affordable housing via two programs: Permanent Supportive Housing and Rapid Re-Housing.

Through HOM Inc, Jando has, so far, housed two men who were experiencing homelessness.

“This is something that I would love to

talk about and I hope that other real estate agents and landlords understand that there are programs out there that will give them money to help homeless people have housing,” he said.

HOM Inc’s Rapid Re-Housing program helps homeless veterans, young adults, families and individuals find and move into a home in their community.

In addition to finding homes, the program offers flexible financial assistance and case management and services.

Jando found out about HOM Inc via random phone call.

“A gentleman called me from home and he was a real estate agent as well,” Jando said. “He wanted me to understand the program, so I sat with him and he showed me how it works and how I do it and I took the risk and tried it.”

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aliente Construction Inc. accepts projects in Arizona and beyond, but nowhere is its resume more concentrated than in Gilbert, especially downtown.

That’s because of President/CEO Lorraine Bergman’s affinity and connections to the town when she worked in the APS office there in the 1990s.

“There aren’t that many people that know Gilbert when its population was 5,500 and you drive in, and all you could smell was the dairy farms. I used to love it; absolutely love it,” said Bergman, who lived in Tempe at the time.

Bergman knew the town’s original families and also hobnobbed with the movers and shakers of the day. She gave back to the community by serving as president of the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, founding Gilbert Leadership along with three others and establishing Positive Paths, a nonprofit that helps East Valley women.

“There’s a lot of history and memories there. It’s good to have been a part of that

Lorraine Bergman has developed Caliente, a family-run general contracting business, with many frills for its employees. Over the years, Caliente has won many awards for its industry standards, business practices, community involvement and charitable giving.

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hen Ephrem Jando – Realtor, associate broker, investor and Gilbert Realtor – was nominated for an industry award in his early 30s and didn’t get it, he set out to understand why.

“It messed with my head a lot because I wanted to know what the difference was between me and another agent,” Jando said.

The difference was community service.

“And it really, it really changed my mindset,” he said.

Since 2015, Jando has given back in a big way to the community, from using his properties to house people experiencing homelessness and opening the Assyrian Church of the East in Gilbert.

And in March, Jando’s efforts were recognized; he was included in the Southeast Valley Regional Association of Realtors’ (SEVRAR) 40 Under 40 list.

Realtor Ephrem Jando was recognized by the Southeast Valley Regional Association of Realtors’ 40 Under 40 awards program. (Special to GSN)

The 40 Under 40 program recognizes the top rising stars in the real estate industry.

Realtors are selected based on sales volume,

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originally from the Midwest and was homeless for seven years in Mesa. He moved into one of Jando’s properties in 2018, and now he’s working to become a chef.

“His passion has always been to become a cook. HOM Inc gave him that opportunity,” Jando said. “Eventually his goal is to go get himself a job and become a chef and start living his life on his own.”

HOM Inc assigns a counselor to each tenant. The counselor frequently checks in with the tenant and assists them with transporting them to and from work or school.

“To give this guy a house was an amazing feeling,” Jando said, adding that a couple weeks ago, he moved in a second homeless man into another one of his properties.

“I plan on doing more. It’s an amazing program.”

For the dwelling unit to be eligible in the Rapid Re-Housing program, the unit must pass a housing quality standards inspection.

“I think people, landlords and real estate agents are scared of the programs because of the inspections and all these other processes that you have to go through to get approved,” Jando said. “I took the risk on one and realized how easy it was.”

Service providers and participant households determine the amount of rent and utilities the household can afford monthly. The program then subsidizes the remaining portion of the contract rent for the unit, paid directly to the landlord.

“One of the guys was sleeping in the streets until the day that I approved his application,” Jando said. “He went from literally sleeping in the streets to a onebedroom, one-bath apartment, all utilities

paid.”

Tenants remain in the home for as long as necessary for them to become financially self-sufficient and able to afford the entire contract rent with their own income.

According to HOM Inc’s website, the Rapid Re-Housing assistance lasts approximately six months.

“I have so many friends that own apartment buildings. I wish they would just listen to me and let me give them one transaction with one of these people,” Jando said. “It’s sad when a housing administrator calls you and says, ‘We need more houses.

We have vouchers, and we’re ready to pay anybody who can put these people into houses, but we can’t find any places for them.’ It’s sad because I know there are vacancies everywhere.”

Jando is considering moving a third individual into another one of his units.

“We forget there are homeless people a block away from your house who have not eaten in days,” he said. “We forget about what’s happening right around us, so community involvement is huge.”

Another community service project close to Jando’s heart is the construction and opening of Assyrian Church of the East in Gilbert.

As the project manager, Jando spent three years planning, raising funds, designing and constructing the 7,000-square-foot church, which was completed in January.

“It was an amazing feeling to give the Assyrian community a second home,” he said.

Jando continues, “I see the feeling of fulfillment that comes into your heart when you actually put some of your labor in and create fruits out of that inside the community.”

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“So many employees left during that time-frame because the leader was passing away — everybody knew that — and they felt ‘would I be able to take it over?’” she said.

Also, women leaders in construction were rare.

“It is known as a man’s industry, so there was doubt if I was ever able to take it over and run it. It was very hard because owners questioned, are we able to do the job, but I had an absolutely fabulous team that remained with us,” she added.

With the help of this core team, Bergman rebuilt the business.

Today, Caliente is an award-winning general contractor that does about $80 million worth of business each year in Arizona and other Western states, an average of 400 annual projects, ranging in value from $1,000 to $20 million. Contracted clients run the gamut from AT&T telecommunications to Wildflower Bread Company.

Caliente employs more than 90 people, including a team in Denver that undertakes projects in that region. Nearly 28 years after inception, accident loss — a bugbear in the construction industry — is zero.

Bergman’s son Eric is a director and daughter Dana works in change management; they are poised to take on the

reins of the family firm after Bergman plans and executes her retirement.

“We’ve grown quite a bit and we’re very proud of our company,” she said.

At the outset, Bergman, who has a dual degree in business management, business administration and finance, and had trained in electrical engineering, had to learn the more comprehensive general contracting business model. This included design, mechanical, plumbing, painting and a host of other trades.

To understand the structure of the company, she began in an entry-level position and rotated in different roles and departments.

“I do not feel that I’m a construction expert, but I learn every single day, and I love it; I absolutely love it. The team is the expert and I’ve got to rely on their expertise when it comes to constructability and I’m getting better at it every day,” she added.

Her love for the industry revolves around its challenges: in the field as they’re building, keeping up with software and technology (along with most industries, construction is going paperless), resourcefulness and the constant need for flexibility.

“If I had known that construction was going to be such a fabulous industry, I would’ve entered into it when I first came into the working market. I just love

our industry,” she said. “It’s a very good profession and salaries are great.”

Bergman promotes people getting into the construction industry and champions diversity and women “because women deal with things differently,” she said. About a third of the employee pool consists of women.

At Caliente’s well-appointed office in Tempe, their children’s art hang on notice boards, the kitchens are well-stocked with snacks, and arts and crafts and video games are part of the makeup.

Employees are engaged and, in turn, offered many conveniences. They may use the spacious gym, equipped with TV, sound system and showers. A boot camp is conducted by a trainer after office hours. They also may participate in a wellness program and educational health fairs. There’s a barbecue area, room for chair massages, lounge for relaxation and breastfeeding room for mothers.

Even more than the bottom line and the satisfaction of the employees, perhaps the company’s success may be measured by the plethora of awards and citations received from communities, industry leaders and organizations. Some fill boxes in storage, others are on display in the office lobby.

They include awards for good business, construction and support for charities.

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Indeed employees step up to help Valley veterans Indeed supervisor recognized with Patriot Award

or veterans leaving the service or balancing a commitment to the Guard and Reserves, finding a civilian job can be daunting.

Indeed, a global job search engine, is stepping up to assist veterans – including at the grassroots level.

Indeed has offices in Scottsdale, and employees there have established a resource group aimed specifically at supporting Valley military employees, as well as area veterans and their families.

“I’ve been an ally of the military my entire life,” said Angel Sigman, who started Indeed’s local Inclusion Resource Group in January. “I’m proud to come from a family with a long line of service across branches.

My dad is an Air Force veteran, my brother an Army veteran and my grandfather a Navy veteran.”

These days Sigman leads the newest chapter of what Indeed calls its Veterans & Allies Inclusion Resource Group focused on empowering the military community – both inside and out of Indeed.

The group not only meets regularly with its veteran employees to better under-

stand their needs, it also partners with a variety of groups in the local community to bolster support for veteran services and activities.

Recognizing the unique strengths and talents of the military population, Indeed launched Veterans.indeed.com as a resource for both military job seekers, and employers seeking military talent, to support the recruitment journey.

“A lot of employers don’t know the questions to ask when it comes to hiring veterans or how to assess the skills that transfer over to the civilian world,” said Sigman.

“Our resources aim to help share research and best practices that can help connect military veterans to meaningful job opportunities.”

It’s a high-tech world, but Sigman said the Scottsdale Veterans and Allies Resource Group also remains grounded in that most important human attribute – listening.

“Our meetings are informal; it’s an open and inclusive environment,” she said. “We want everyone to be comfortable and share their stories.”

Speaking of Indeed, Adrian Sangeorzan, a senior manager at its Scottsdale office, recently received a Patriot Award from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. He was nominated by Jake Crocco, who works for Adrian and is also a lieutenant in the Arizona National Guard.

The Patriot Award recognizes efforts to support citizen warriors through a wide-range of measures including flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families, and granting leaves of absence if needed.

Jake said he nominated Adrian for the award because he understands the burden of military service and goes above and beyond to ensure that Jake’s departure during deployments and his return to work are as seamless as possible.

Adrian, who is from Romania, said he’s impressed by the patriotism of Americans and the support provided to Guard & Reservists.

Learn more about the Patriot Award at

The Valley-based nonprofit group S.E.E.4VETS recently received a $100,000 donation on behalf of Hollywood actor and veteran William E. Phipps.

Phipps appeared in dozens of sci-fi and western productions during a long TV and film career. He also provided the voice for Prince Charming in Disney’s original Cinderella. He served as a Navy radioman aboard six ships between 1942 and 1945.

He died last June at age 96.

The $100,000 gift came from his trust and will support student veterans at Arizona community colleges in the form of tutoring and scholarships.

S.E.E.4VETS is the only non-profit veteran organization funding Arizona community colleges to prepare the under-prepared student veteran to improve their academic standing in math, English and writing.

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first American offensive blow of the war against Japan, shocking that nation and its leaders. America had just begun to fight.

Japanese commanders were humiliated, confused and confounded because they had no idea from where the aircraft had launched the attack. They paused offensive planning and refocused on Midway Island, which became a pivotal battle and turning point in the Pacific War. The Doolittle Raiders had been launched from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet. His all-volunteer unit had been training and practicing short runway take-offs without knowing what they were going to be asked to do.

When they boarded the Hornet, watching their aircraft being swung aboard, they assumed they would be off-loaded elsewhere. Once at sea, Doolittle finally told them the plan. He gave every man a

chance, no repercussions, to back out of what seemed like a near-suicide mission.

The plan was to get close enough to Japan so that they could make their bombing runs, fly straight on to mainland China to land at a Chinese airstrip. Unfortunately, the small fleet ran across a Japanese fishing trawler. Afraid that the boat had radioed Tokyo of their presence, it was determined that the raid had to be launched immediately – 200 miles farther away from their target than planned.

It was almost a guarantee that fuel would not last long enough to reach the safety of the Chinese army lines. Again, every man was given the chance to back out, with no stigma attached. Again, every man stood fast.

To make matters worse, the fleet was in storm conditions. The pilots would run their engines up to top speed while stand-

ing on the brakes, then release and hope the timing was immaculate – which it was for all 16 aircraft. No power assisted takeoff was available in those days – just the guts and skill of the pilots and Navy personnel.

Though it did little damage, the bombing and strafing of Japan by 16 American aircraft was a scandal that shook the confidence of the Japanese.

The Doolittle Raid is an iconic example of bravery of which all Americans, and especially the youth of our country, should be aware. That the last surviving member of that heroic band of men would pass with so little notice is tragic.

How can we expect young Americans to fully appreciate what they have inherited if they do not know, or understand, what has been sacrificed for them?

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Today’s youth display scant knowledge, interest or patience with the history of the blood that has been shed to raise them to their current sheltered existence, of which they do much complaining. It is men and women of such courage and dedication to freedom that has assured them that privilege.

Lt. Cole was the last surviving member of an elite group of 80 Airmen who, in one of our country’s darkest hours, gave it hope that by courage and dedication. Under the command of Colonel James Doolittle, this small band struck the

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sually, to play beach volleyball, players must set up their nets in the sand alongside an ocean. California and Florida seem like ideal places for it.

Arizona, however, which has no ocean but has plenty of sand, was the first to introduce girls beach volleyball as an official high school sport, seven years ago.

At its genesis, five schools participated.

It has grown fast.

Last season, 53 schools participated in the state tournament, according to the Arizona Interscholastic Association, the governing body of high school sports in the state.

“It’s cool that (the girls) have a sport that is so much fun to play and our district has given those kids opportunity to get that enjoyment,” said Perry High beach volleyball coach Fred Mann.

The Perry beach volleyball program has been particularly successful with the legendary Mann at the helm, winning the state title last season and finishing this spring at 11-1. The only loss: to Xavier College Prep, which won six of the first seven state championships.

Although beach volleyball is a team sport with as many as 20 players on the roster, the girls often are isolated from coaches during matches because each team divides its 10 best players into five two-girl teams and each team plays a best-of-five series against the opponent.

“The key to winning (matches) is with the (number) three, four and five teams because a lot of the ones and twos are really good,” Mann said. “We do have depth, so that is something that we do have in our favor.”

The Pumas’ hearts are in the sport.

Leading the Pumas is senior Erin Myers, an Arizona State commit, who plays on their No. 1 team and is strictly a beach volleyball player, as is each player on the

The Perry beach volleyball program has been successful with legendary coach Fred Mann at the helm. The Pumas won the state title last season and are among one of the top teams in the state again this season.

(Zach Alvira/GSN Staff)

Perry senior Erin Myers, an Arizona State commit, is a leader for the Pumas this season as one of the few players who strictly play beach volleyball. (Zach Alvira/GSN Staff)

No. 1, 2 and 3 teams.

“I was on the fifth team last season and then we lost a lot of girls, so it’s a lot of pressure to hold that position,” Myers said. “Just that transition was a lot of pressure.”

Senior Melissa Blockey, a No. 5 team starter, said that with beach volleyball being a relatively new sport, she and her teammates still are establishing a culture that they hope leads to the kind of

respect around campus that established sports enjoy.

“Our coaches push us. The girls around us keep pushing us to be more competitive, be better than the team we’re playing,” Blockey said. “Our coaches’ mentality is, ‘To be the best you can be, don’t try to play like someone else, play like Perry sand volleyball.’”

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Senior Melissa Blockey, a No. 5 team starter, is promoting the growth of beach volleyball at Perry with her teammates. She hopes an established culture will lead to more respect for the sport.

(Zach Alvira/GSN Staff)

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Chandler sets new standard with beach volleyball courts

BY BRITTANY BOWYER GSN Contributing Writer

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asteel High School beach volleyball coach Beth Krohmer is excited about the Chandler Unified School District’s vision for the sport.

District governing board members approved in November an $840,000 stateof-the art beach volleyball facility across the street from Casteel High School near Power and Riggs roads. Completed ahead of the 2019 beach volleyball season, the six-court facility houses all prac-

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Another obstacle Perry, along with other teams in the state, faces is the availability of sand courts to play on.

Fortunately, the schools came to an agreement to erect a facility near Casteel High School that is an optimal distance from all the schools that participate in the sport.

The unconventional practice location has not been a problem for Perry since the high school is a quick 10-minute drive to Casteel. The players car pool to

tices and home matches for the district’s six high school programs – Casteel, Hamilton, Chandler, Perry, Basha and Arizona College Prep.

“We are expecting to be the premiere sand district in the state,” Krohmer said.

District officials went to great lengths to ensure the facility was up to par with elite Division I college facilities.

Marcus Williams, Chandler Unified school district’s (CUSD) Director of Athletics, sat down with officials from some of the top universities across the country to share the district’s vision for the

practice and games.

With beach volleyball season competing head-to-head with indoor club volleyball season, players often have to make a choice with regard to practice and meet attendance. Mann doesn’t want his players to feel obligated to make every one of them if beach volleyball is their second sport. He prefers that they enjoy the camaraderie of the sport while their high school careers last.

Blockey, for example, is an indoor volleyball player who doubles in beach volleyball.

facility. From proper lighting to proper sand, Williams learned how each would be beneficial for CUSD athletes.

Sand from San Juan Capistrano was brought in for the facility. Williams said it’s the same sand used on other beach volleyball courts at the University of Arizona, USC and UCLA. A water system was installed to spray the sand between matches to keep it cool under the scorching Arizona sun.

A drainage system was also installed to prevent the courts from flooding in the event of a rain storm.

“I think beach volleyball is a lot more fun,” Blockey said. “You can let loose a lot more and you can be more outgoing with the people (on the sand).”

With the season ending in the next month, Perry has its eye on a successful title defense.

“We all mesh really well and cheer for each other,” Myers said. “All of us are pushing the person next to us to be better. Our coaches know exactly what to say to us when we are down, so that helps a lot.”

The athletes are pioneers. The model

Routine maintenance such as raking the sand is done by teams after each practice or match.

The commute to the facility is much longer for other programs, as the facility is on the edge of the CUSD boundaries.

CUSD is already looking for opportunities to host state-championship matches as early as this season. The facility will also be available to be rented by club teams. Williams believes the facility will provide more opportunities to athletes already involved in the sport and those looking to join.

for beach volleyball is being set by Perry, and Mann is excited for the sport’s future.

“I think there’s places where the coaches have interest in the sport, will promote it and it will develop,” Mann said. “There’s places where it will peter out a little bit. Hopefully we’re one of those programs that continue to promote it and not make it high maintenance or give kids a hard time if they have to go to their indoor commitment.

“Hopefully, we can be advocates for it but still keep it a fun sport.”

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abrice and Mairead Buschtetz knew they had a good thing going when the clientele of their popular Gilbert restaurant and wine bar began begging them to expand their hours of service.

In response, they’ve added lunch and Mondays to their operation at Cuisine & Wine Bistro.

Fabrice, the executive chef, and his wife Mairead have created a lunch menu that provides guests a hearty meal with a French flair. It includes soups, salads, a variety of sandwiches and side dishes.

“Since opening four years ago, many of our guests have been requesting we open on Mondays and add a lunch menu,” Mairead said. “We are now in a position to expand our hours and are pleased to answer yes to those requests.”

Cuisine & Wine Bistro, 1422 W. Warner Road, is now open 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Mondays through Thursdays, and 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

The kitchen closes one hour before closing time.

Mairead said that adding lunch hours gave Fabrice an excuse to get creative with a new menu.

“Fabrice loves getting to experiment and create, this time catering to a luncheon crowd,” she said.

The French Burger -- beef patty on baugette -- is the star of the Cuisine &

Wine Bistro lunch menu. The Angus beef with brie, red-wine onion confit and bacon is served on a French baguette, ($15).

Other main course selections include Ciabatta au Poulet ($13, roasted chicken sandwich), BLT ($13), Demi Poulet Rôti ($14, half a roasted chicken with garlic, onion and thyme) a grilled Salmon Sandwich ($15) and a quiche of the day ($16).

Side dishes include side salad ($6), hand-cut fries ($6), veggies of the day ($7), polenta French style ($6) and garlic and thyme potatoes ($7).

On the desserts list, all $9 each, are Crème Brûlée, Mousse au Chocolat,

and Fraises au vin Epicé (spiced wine strawberries served with a mascarpone mousse).

The new lunch menu also features Soupe À L’Oignon, a traditional French Onion Soup for $8, and Soupe Du Moment, a soup of the day selection, also for $8, and a soup and side combo for $12.

Salads include Salade de Chèvre Chaud ($14, roasted goat cheese on bread, served with green salad, crispy bacon and lemon honey); Salade de Saumon Grillé ($15, grilled salmon with spring mix, caramelized pecans, feta cheese, tomatoes, strawberries and croutons),

Salade de Poulet ($13, roasted chicken served with organic mixed green salad, apple, cucumber, nut and a creamy orange dressing), and Salade Nicoise ($14, tuna served with spring mix, tomato, egg, bell pepper, radish, olive, anchovies, green beans and scallions).

Happy Hour is 2-6 p.m.

Tuesdays-Saturdays, and 2-10 p.m. Mondays. Live music is featured every Friday and Saturday.

The Bistro also recently introduced a new Happy Hour menu that includes $8 glasses of wine and $5 draft beers. The food menu includes a $10 mini, mixed board, and Cuisine & Wine Bistro’s popular Escargots Façon Fabrice for $9.

Cuisine & Wine Bistro offers wines by the glass, bottled beers, beer on tap, sodas, water, coffee and tea—including espresso, cappuccino and lattes in regular and decaf during lunch.

Information: 480-497-1422.

Ballet Etudes principal dancer Zoe Hunter, 17, of Chandler will perform the lead role of Princess Aurora. In previous Ballet Etudes productions, Zoe has performed soloist roles that include the Dew Drop Fairy and Court Fairy in “The Nutcracker,” Winter in “Cinderella” and the Enchanted Chair in “Beauty and the Beast.”

Other area performers and their roles include: Rebecca Bigler (Lilac Fairy), 17, Gilbert; Brianna Patrick (Enchanted Garden Fairy, Silver Fairy), 16, Mesa; Sophia

Morgan (Fairy of the Golden Vine), 14, Mesa; Nicolette Haas (Crystal Fountain Fairy, Sapphire Fairy), 13, Mesa; Natalie Patel (Fairy of the Songbirds, Gold Fairy), 14, Gilbert; and Maddie Dennison (Woodland Glade Fairy, Diamond Fairy); 17, Gilbert.

Show times at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

April 27 and 3 p.m. April 28.

Tickets are $16 and $22 and can be ordered at chandlercenter.org or 480-7822680. Each performance will include a backstage tour and tickets for that may

be purchased in the lobby before the show begins and during intermission.

Tickets for the backstage tour are $3 for 1 or $5 for 2.

Created in 1986 by Sharon Seder Meko, Ballet Etudes’ mission is to “fulfill the artistic needs of serious young dancers who desire performing opportunities of the highest caliber. The studio aims to realistically duplicate the experiences of a professional ballet company for dancers ages 9 to 18.”

Company members are selected through open auditions by a panel of judges and held to the standards of a professional company.

Information: balletetudes.net.

Mairead and Fabrice Buschtetz have built a loyal following at their Gilbert Cuisine & Wine Bistro, which recently added Monday and lunch service.

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allet Etudes will perform “The Sleeping Beauty” at Chandler Center for the Arts April 27 and 28.

The two-act ballet recounts the story of Princess Aurora, condemned at her christening by the evil fairy Carabosse to prick her finger and die when she turns 16 and how she is saved by the magical gift of the good Lilac Fairy.

A cast of more than 60 dancers includes Ballet Etudes company members ages 9-17 from throughout the Valley as well as guest artists, including several from Chandler and other East Valley communities.

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ingling Brothers may have pulled out of the circus set, but one of their former ringleaders has filled the void and performing in Tempe.

Kevin Venardos, who formed Venardos Circus in 2014, is offering his show of shows through April 28 at Singh Meadows, 1490 E. Weber Drive, Tempe.

“Circus is part of America’s cultural fabric and we want to keep that tradition alive for generations to come,” Venardos said.

The Venardos Circus wraps worldclass, animal-free circus acts into a Broadway musical-style format dubbed “The American Circus with the heart of a Broadway Show.”

During its first visit to Arizona, a circus spokeswoman said, “guests can expect to be transported back in time to the center ring of a centuries-old tradition; but one that has been reinvented for the next generation.”

With aerialists, acrobats, juggling, hand-balancing/contortion, comedy, daredevilry, magic and music, the Venardos Circus features its own custom-made big top, a classic red-and-white striped

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tent, with an intimate feel and limited seating.

The 15-person traveling tour is “completely selfcontained, much with the original circus tradition,” the spokeswoman added.

Venardos has been ringmaster of several circuses including Ringling, Big Apple Circus and Vargas – before he set up his own.

An interactive pre-show party begins one hour before each show time with opportunities to meet the The Venardos Circus, currently playing in Tempe, is a 15-member traveling troupe that carries on the grand traditions of animal-free circuses with Broadway-style music. (Special for Get Out) cast, snap selfies and play games. Classic circus treats like minutes, with a brief intermission. The Babies under 2 are free. Reserved seatpopcorn, cotton candy, hot dogs, lemon- show schedule is at VenardosCircus.com. ing is $35 to $45.

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Public Notices CITY OF MESA PUBLIC NOTICE The Mesa City Council will hold a public hearing concerning the following ordinance at the May 6, 2019 City Council meeting beginning at 5:45 p.m. in the Mesa City Council Chambers, 57 East First Street.

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1. ZON18-00984 (District 4) Within the 700 block of South Stapley Drive (east side) and the1200 block of East 8th Avenue (north side).

Located south of Broadway on the east side of Stapley Drive (0.9± acres). Rezoning from RM3 and OC to NC-BIZ; and Site Plan Review.

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2. ZON19-00070 (District 6) Within the 8000 block of East Ray Road (north side). Located west of Hawes Road on the north side of Ray Road (36± acres). Rezone from AG-AF to LIAF-PAD; and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for an industrial development. Jack Gilmore, Gilmore Planning & Landscape Architecture, applicant; Kay & Judy Toolson Joint Trust/Crisko, LLC, owner.

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3. ZON18-00806 (District 6) Within the 3100 to 3400 blocks of South Ellsworth Road (west side). Located north of Elliot Road on the west side of Ellsworth Road (67.5± acres). Rezone from LC-PAD and PEP-PAD to LI; Site Plan Review; and a Special Use Permit for a reduction in parking. This request will allow for an industrial development. Jeffrey Blilie, Beus Gilbert, PLLC, applicant; Sunbelt Land Holdings, LP, owner.

4. ZON18-00980 (District 5) Within the 2600 block of North Power Road (east side). Located south of McDowell Road on the east side of Power Road (10.43± acres). Rezoning from RM-3-PAD to RM-3-PAD; and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for a multi-residence development. Timothy Tyson, Aquila Las Sendas, LLC, applicant; Continental 452 Fund, LLC, owner.

DATED at Mesa, Arizona, this 21st day of April 2019.

DEE ANN MICKELSEN, City Clerk Publish: East Valley Tribune, Apr 21, 2019 / 20136

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