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Can city boondoggle be a downtown boon?

BY SCOTT SHUMAKER Tribune Staff Writer

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esa City Council hopes this is the year to finally turn a downtown boondoggle into a boon for down-

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Council recently heard the latest development plan for 27 acres of city-owned land just north of Main Street near Phoenix Marriott Mesa that Mesa acquired through eminent domain, leveling 63 homes at a taxpayer cost of $6 million.

If Mesa succeeds in bringing the longdreamed redevelopment into reality with

the city’s latest partner on the project, Miravista Holdings, it would make the third decade the charm for a prime piece of real estate that has long sat vacant.

The city started purchasing property at the southwest corner Mesa and University Drives in 1996 and eventually acquired homes through eminent domain in order to make way for a 12-story water-park resort proposed by a Canadian developer.

But the planned Mesa Verde water resort died after the developer failed to secure funding.

Since then,

city planners have envisioned different types of projects for Site 17, as it’s been known, and hoped one developer after another would take up the mantle; but those deals all fell through.

City Manager Chris Brady told Council that the current plan is the third he’s seen during his tenure.

But city planners are hoping 2022 is the year an agreement with a developer leads to shovels in the ground.

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Council greenlights more mega buildings in Mesa ‘space’ race

BY SCOTT SHUMAKER Tribune Staff Writer

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here’s a space race of sorts happening along Pecos Road in southeast Mesa, only it has nothing to do with the moon or William Shatner – though billionaires might be involved.

Industrial space is the object of this development rush.

The city is approving hundreds of thousands – sometimes millions – of square feet of new industrial buildings in the Mesa Gateway District each month.

The gears of city planning are turning with such efficiency that there is nary a peep of discussion as manufacturing spaces of breathtaking scale get the green light.

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MPS taking last gulp of $300M in bond funds

BY SCOTT SHUMAKER Tribune Staff Writer

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esa Public School’s financial advisors and managers told its governing board March 15 that the time is right to raise the last $95 million of the $300 million in general obligation bonds voters approved in 2018.

Uncertainty in the world is boosting the bond market, traditionally seen as a safe haven for money in unstable times.

So even though inflation is higher than it’s been in decades – which is bad for bondholders – the interest rates for municipal bonds are still at historic lows.

Following the advice of its financial advisors, the MPS governing board voted 5-0 to finish out its authorized bond sales, taking a bigger bite of the apple than it took with the last four sales, which raised funds in installments of $65 million or less.

“We like to strike while the iron’s hot,” Assistant Superintendent for Business and Support Services Scott Thompson said. “We think we can get a really good interest rate (now). We also have a lot of projects we’re doing, so we need these funds.”

In 2018, voters were asked to approve bonds for capital upgrades including building renovation and modernization, technology updates and transportation upgrades.

“Bonds really are the mechanism that we have as a district in order to do some of these bigger projects that we know are important to our community,” board President Jenny Richardson said.

According to an MPS website, some of the district-wide improvements funded by the 2018 bond include installation of over 7,000 wireless antennas to improve internet in the district and upgrading the district’s Wide Area Network, which helps students and teachers access school resources remotely.

The district has also purchased 240 fuel efficient vehicles, including 150 special education buses, 60 regular

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Downtown Mesa bakery owner helping Ukraine

BY DAVID M. BROWN Tribune Contributor

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on Przybyl and Amanda Abou-Eid are baking bread for Ukraine in downtown Mesa.

For five years, their Proof Bread, 125 West Main St., has made sourdough breads and croissants for an increasing number of Valley admirers.

The couple and their employees have organized a Bake for Ukraine fundraiser with fellow bakery owners from Ukraine to feed civilians and soldiers in Kyiv.

Proof Bread is donating portions of proceeds from multiple products, including a Danish and a traditional Ukrainian bread called a “baton.”

“We have mobilized a number of bakers and food industry workers around the world to join our efforts to fight the toll of war felt by the people who remain in Kyiv,” Przybyl explained.

Jon and Amanda immediately connected with the horrors of the Russian invasion.

In the early 1980s, his parents emigrated from Poland to Chicago as political refugees of the former Soviet Union.

Jon has been communicating with Crimean native and fellow baker Anna Makievska, who began to flee Kyiv two

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buses and 20 vans.

Thompson said these purchases help the district “make sure every kid is on an air-conditioned bus.”

In 2019, MPS developed a master plan for major renovations of Mountain View High School and Mesa High School totaling $100 million. Thompson said these overhauls are being built in phases, and the 2018 bond is putting in the first third of the planned renovations.

He said significant renovation projects have also occurred at Lehi and Longfellow Elementary Schools, and “lots of different elementaries have seen smaller projects.”

“It seems like a lot of money, but the district has been aggressively utilizing these funds partly because the faster we get the work done, the more work we can get done, because of the inflationary increase we’ve been seeing,” Thompson said.

Ukrainian law, Valerii had to stay behind, separating the family.

“Anna, her family and her bakery and store in Kyiv are living day to day, and she is making plans to help people, because it is the only thing that helps her cope,” Jon said.

“The first few days of the war were unthinkable for them.”

Jon’s parents retired back to Poland in 2008, and he moved to the Valley to play tennis at Grand Canyon University in Glendale. He married, had two daughters, divorced, moved to Gilbert and met Amanda, who was workProof Bread owner Jon Przybyl holds one of the baked ing as an analyst for US goods he’s making to raise money to help people in Ukraine. Airways, now American (David Minton/Tribune Staff Photographer) Airlines. hours after the first shelling on Feb. 24.

In 2017, they purchased Proof Bread Residents of the Ukrainian capital, from founder Jared Allen. “He gave us she and her husband, Valerii, along with two weeks of training at his garage, hand the children, daughters, Varvara, 8, and mixing dough and using some very old Mariia, 2 months, and their dog reached equipment to bake bread,” Jon recalled. the Moldovan border. But, according to “We saw an opportunity to make bet-

He said a less obvious, but important, project supported by recent bond funds was major security upgrades to schools, which became a priority after the Sandy Hook school shooting in 2012.

Contractors have installed perimeter fences at schools to create a single access point, beefed up security features at front offices and installed video cameras and communication systems to help lockdown schools quickly.

Thompson said bond money has been especially important over the past 13 years because state funding for capital improvement collapsed during the Great Recession.

“This year is officially the first full restoration of that capital funding from the recession,” Thompson said, adding that the district lost out on about $200 million due to the cuts.

Selling bonds when interest rates are low – as well as Mesa’s growing property tax base – helps MPS keep tax rates below what voters have approved, offi-

cials told the governing board.

Grant Hamill, managing director of MPS’ financial services provider Stifel Nicolaus and Co., described the school district’s approach to acquiring debt for capital improvements as “conservative.”

Hamill told the board that state law allows school districts to issue debt for up to 20 years, but MPS elects to pay off its debts in 10 years. He also said with an assessed value of assets at $5.3 billion, state law allows the district to carry up to $744 million in debt, and MPS’ current debt is $310 million.

The difference is “more than ample to issue the remaining authorization,” Hamill told the board.

Richardson wanted voters to know the district is being careful with its money and trying to keep tax rates low.

“I want the public maybe listening to really understand how careful the board is, and the district, to make sure that we’re mindful of what the impact is to their contributions,” Richardson said.

ter bread than was readily available to most people. Being Polish, and having experienced artisan bread in Poland, I was enthusiastic about the entire experience of community, the relationship of customer to baker and loaves which had more flavor, more tradition and simpler ingredients,” he explained. “We bake with practices that have not been commercially used in many places for 150 years. We fell in love with the tradition that sourdough baking represents.”

Proof Bread has been a transformational experience for everyone in the family.

“It has been simultaneously the hardest and most fulfilling project I have ever worked on,” Jon said. “Through sheer will of 20-hour days and passion for what we did, we became bakers. A year in, Amanda and I were no longer working on anything else professionally, and we also started to need help both inside and out of the garage.”

She extracted equity from the sale of her first home to finance a new oven and pay four new employees. The business lost money for the first two years.

“Just as that money ran out, we finally turned a small profit baking by continu-

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Schools due HVAC upgrades

Last month, MPS voted to spend $75 million of its third round of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief, or ESSER, funds from the American Rescue Plan Act on upgrades to the district’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. The first $22 million of HVAC has been planned, and Assistant Superintendent for Business and Support Services Scott Thompson released a list of the schools that are scheduled for projects.

Thompson noted other schools will receive HVAC work, these are just the schools slated for the first round of work, based on the age and condition of its existing HVAC equipment: The schools include: Crismon, Red Mountain, Redbird, Ranch, Hale, Irving, Johnson, Keller, MacArthur and Whittier elementary schools; Poston, Fremont and Rhodes junior high schools, Red Mountain and Dobson high schools; and Summit Academy.

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Last year, the city signed a nine-month “exclusive dealings agreement” with Miravista Holdings to create a master plan for the parcel, which commands a critical location that is in walking distance from downtown attractions, light rail and the Arizona State University campus.

Officials appeared cautiously optimistic that the multi-phase, mixed use development concocted by Miravista and architectural firm Gensler will come to fruition and keep the redevelopment project only on the drawing board for a fourth decade.

Downtown Transformation Manager Jeff McVay said the city has extended its memorandum of understanding with Miravista to continue working on the plan with the goal of signing a development agreement by Aug. 29.

At full build-out, Miravista and Gensler envision a residential-heavy mixed use project.

They are planning 800 to 850 marketrate residential units, of varying building styles, geared toward different income levels, including townhomes, apartment walk-ups and live/work spaces.

The concept also includes 200,000 square feet of office space, up to 30,000 square feet of community-oriented commercial and a multistory parking structure.

“It was really important for us to develop a true mixed-use project,” said Gensler Design Director Ben Ayers, who also serves on Mesa’s Planning and Zoning Board.

The plan is divided into eight sections that can be developed in any order after the initial phase.

“The remaining blocks have the flexibility to be developed in partnership with you as opportunities arise, as the market dictates,” Ayers said. “Really, the city has the opportunity to control that process for the most part.”

The first burst of planned construction would yield 375 multi-family units in four stories over a one-story “parking podium,” and a three-story walk-up apartment to screen the parking podium.

The initial phase also calls for 44 single-family townhomes, two to three stories in height, individually plated and metered for possible future “for sale” product.

Vice Mayor Jen Duff told planners that

City planners showed this possible layout of future development on the 27 acres of downtown city-owned land that historically had been called Site 17. (City of Mesa)

City planners laid out their vision of how residential, commercial and office space would be distributed on the downtown site. (City of Mesa) including units for sale is important.

“A lot of people are asking for ‘sale’ units in the area. We don’t have anything other than our historic neighborhoods,” Duff said.

If the city signs a deal with Miravista in August, the company would be required to purchase the first two blocks of land within a year of council approval and complete construction within two years of purchase.

Councilman Kevin Thompson expressed some skepticism about the high ratio of residential to commercial, as well as the amount of office space included in

the plan, noting that the pandemic has affected demand for this type of space.

He said that retail and entertainment were necessary to “balance” the number of units planned.

For some of his colleagues, a residential focus of the development was key to making an impact on downtown Mesa.

“We’ve always thought of this site as a support and complement in strengthening downtown. The idea is we didn’t want this to compete with what’s already downtown,” Brady said. “Downtowns, to be successful, need to have that residential vibe, that 24-hour vibe, not just dur-

ing the workday.”

Giles put it more bluntly: “What downtown needs is people,” he said.

Throughout the session, council members and city staff noted that Mesa residents have a variety of ideas for the land.

“I see the Facebook posts and there’s not a consensus, there’s just not,” Councilwoman Julie Spilsbury said. “It’s a challenge and a struggle to try to make everyone happy and figure out what the best thing is for this site, and so I think this is a good stab at it.”

Miravista plans two neighborhood information meetings next month to share details of the plan. It will hold an in-person meeting Thursday, April 7, and a virtual meeting Monday, April 14. Miravista said notification letters went out to neighbors at the end of last week.

The one item neighbors agreed on in previous meetings, according to city staff, developers said they can’t promise.

“The only thing that we had true consensus on throughout all of our neighborhood (involvement) opportunities was a grocery store,” McVay said.

The developer said they carved out 12,000 square feet of commercial space in the plan that would be ideal for a grocer, but they couldn’t guarantee a grocery company would sign on.

“If the opportunity arrives, the team itself would love to have that,” Ayers said.

Besides describing the master plan, McVay also sketched out the outlines of a development agreement with Miravista for council members.

Miravista would have to follow timelines for getting the first phase done, and also set aside money for the city to do “restoration” if the project fails for some reason.

The city, for its part, would sweeten the deal for Miravista by giving it the opportunity to significantly offset the cost of the land.

The city would agree to reimburse Miravista up to 75% of the land purchase price for what appear to be modest public improvements in the master plan, such as a “linear park” along the southern edge of the property on 2nd Street, and “enhanced streetscape improvements” to Hibbert and 2nd Street.

The linear park would be the beginning of a “connected network of shaded space” through the development, Ayers said.

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That was the case March 21, when Mesa City Council approved two industrial projects along the Pecos Road corridor in Mesa Gateway totaling just over 3 million square feet.

Unbound Gateway, the larger of the two projects approved, will be a juggernaut at 2.2 million square feet of “industrial, manufacturing and employment space” on 155 acres at the northeast corners of Sossaman and Pecos roads.

The square-footage is spread between just three buildings, including a single building with 1.17 million square feet under one roof – a mere 20 football fields enclosed in concrete and glass.

The designers of Unbound Gateway, recently purchased by global developer Greystar, think there’s a growing market for mega projects like theirs in Mesa.

In its project description submitted to the city, the applicants said Unbound Gateway would “provide much needed, large-scale, industrial and employment space” and meet “growing market de-

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mand for single buildings in excess of 1 million square feet.”

Greystar acquired the property from Phoenixbased Unbound Development for $43.7 million, according to the Valley real-estate tracker vizzda.com.

The company has aggressively entered the industrial real estate sector after starting in 1993 as a blue-chip developer and owner of rental housing developments.

Unbound Gateway hit one speed bump on the road to approval: A 6-mile railroad spur line still in the planning stages is expected to run through Unbound Gateway’s parcel, but an earlier site plan made no accommodation for the future railway.

The city obtained the 27-acres for redevelopment through eminent domain in 1992 and razed 63 homes at a cost of $6 million. (Tribune file photo)

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The city would also agree to consider temporary tax waivers on certain development blocks within the master plan deemed to offer particular public benefits. The state allows cities to waive property taxes for up to eight years for developments located in a designated Central Business District that meet other specified criteria.

Council members appeared satisfied that Miravista’s plan has the potential to inject energy into downtown Mesa, but the optimism was tempered by caution, knowing how many false starts the site has seen.

“I have been sitting in this room talking about this piece of property since the 1990s,” Giles said. “I’m very anxious to see a shovel go in the ground.”

Union Pacific Railroad, in talks to build the Pecos Industrial Rail Access and Train Extension (PIRATE), sent a letter and a representative to an October Mesa Planning and Zoning Board meeting asking the city not to move forward with the Unbound Gateway project as presented because it could spoil the rail line.

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the site plan despite the railroad’s protest.

It has set up a potential showdown, but between the planning and zoning hearing and Council’s vote, Unbound Gateway changed its plan to accommodate a future railway along the north side of the parcel.

The other industrial project approved at last week’s council meeting may experience square-footage envy compared with Unbound Gateway.

The Willis Industrial Complex, planned on 61 acres at the southwest corner of Pecos and Ellsworth Roads, will boast 850,000 square feet of light industrial space, or 15 football fields, spread across six buildings.

If “mega” industrial projects in the Mesa Gateway area are sailing through City Council with little fanfare or debate, it may be because the current gold rush is happening according to plan.

In 2008, the City adopted the Mesa Gateway Strategic Plan for the area surrounding the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. The goal of the plan was “the creation of a regional employment center with a mix of jobs emphasizing the

The Unbound Gateway project in southeast Mesa will add a stunning 2.2 million square feet of industrial space under one roof. (Greystar) attraction of at least 100,000 high quality, high wage jobs.”

Along the Pecos Road corridor south of the airport, the city is offering incentives for manufacturers and other businesses to set up shop. Business districts like the Pecos Advanced Manufacturing Zone include fixed zoning guidelines that companies can adopt to reduce approval times.

The area is also part of the city’s Gateway Area Opportunity Zone. Investors who build a project in an opportunity zone and stay for five to 10 years can get tax benefits through a federal program.

The PIRATE project, which may connect Mesa Gateway businesses with an existing railroad line, is also generating excitement for prospective companies.

Many projects coming before the city are mentioning PIRATE in their descriptions, including the two mega projects just passed.

Whether it’s the incentives or just the current economic climate, there appears to be demand for large industrial buildings in southeast Mesa.

According to the minutes of the Mesa Economic Development Board’s February meeting, Mesa’s Economic Development Department Director William Jabjiniak told board members there’s “unprecedented demand for bigger footprints and taller buildings and our inventory has been absorbed.”

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Senate panel voted last week to dictate what Arizona schools have to teach students about how communism and totalitarianism are in conflict with freedom and democracy.

HB 2008 spells out in some detail what this new civics education will include.

The measure was crafted by Rep. Quang Nguyen, R-Prescott Valley who told members of the Senate Education Committee of his own family’s experience escaping Vietnam as the communists took over following the war there.

But the measure does more than mandate a comparison.

It also requires the state Board of Education to develop standards that instruct students about “the civic-minded expectations of an upright and desirable citizenry that recognizes and accepts responsibility for preserving and defending the blessings of liberty inherited from prior generations and secured by the United States Constitution.’’

And the state board also would have to establish and maintain a list of oral history resources to provide “portraits in patriotism based on first-person accounts of victims of other nations’ governing philosophies’’ who can compare those with the United States.

Nguyen said that’s based on more than 100 million people being killed in a century of communism.

“And the voice of these victims and survivors, such as myself, need to be heard,’’ he said. “We have so much to share with those who live in the greatest nation God has given to humanity.’’

Barbara Jennings, a Scottsdale parent, said the measure makes sense.

“It’s very disturbing, what we are seeing with our young people today, their lack of appreciation for where we live,’’ she said.

But Jennings had some other reasons she thinks there need to be changes in curriculum.

“We know the Chinese government has infiltrated our higher education,’’ she said.

Sen. Sally Ann Gonzales, D-Tucson, said she agrees that communism should be taught.

“It’s part of our history and it’s part of what my brother went to go fight in the Vietnam war,’’ she said.

But Gonzales said lawmakers are being disingenuous by saying they want students exposed to more history even as they have taken actions in the past to curb them. She said that includes a 2010 vote by lawmakers to outlaw ethnic studies programs, including one on Native Americans, “a very powerful and effective program that was open to everybody at the high schools in Tucson.’’

And Gonzales, who is Native American, said it didn’t stop there.

“This Legislature is currently prohibiting the history of the U.S. being taught to our children and what happened to the Indigenous people of this country,’’ she said. That refers to current proposals to limit how certain subjects can be taught in ways she believes are designed to limit how racism and its history can be taught.

“And it hurts me because, as an Indigenous woman, I live through that discrimination on a daily basis,’’ Gonzales told her colleagues on the committee, saying people of color face discrimination not only at grocery stores and banks but even in the halls of the legislature. “And yet, we do not want to hear the truth and allow schools to teach the history of the U.S.’’ Sen. Teresa Hatathlie, D-Coal Mine Canyon, went a step further, saying there has been bias and discrimination even on the dais of committee hearings.

And Sen. Christine Marsh, D-Phoenix, who is a teacher, questioned why legislators believe it is their role to dictate exactly what has to be taught and how.

She said lawmakers are free to make policy decisions. But those details, she said, are best left to the state Board of Education which regularly brings together educators to review and alter curricula.

But Sen. Tyler Pace, R-Mesa, said the legislation simply spells out what he believes to be true.

“Communism and democracy are at odds with each other,’’ he said. “Totalitarianism is at odds with freedom.’’

The measure, which already has been approved by the House, now goes to the full Senate.

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MPS arts enrollment above state average

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new statewide study shows that the percentage of Mesa Public Schools students enrolled in arts education programs has stayed above the state average the last three school years but it was interested in the arts among elementary and junior high students that moved the needle.

Data compiled by Quadrant Research with the state Department of Education and three arts-related organizations show that as COVID-19 threw class schedules into chaos at times last school year, MPS arts enrollment still maintained an arts enrollment level of 68% – well above the state average of 60%. But arts enrollment in all MPS high schools was significantly below the state average.

Music was the hands-down favorite district-wide.

Last school year, the study indicates, 56% of students – more than 38,700 kids – were enrolled in a music classes while 33% were enrolled in visual arts, 2% in theater and 2% in other arts courses.

That last category included TV/film and digital media technology, graphic design and digital photography. Those percentages have barely changed since the 201819 school year, the report shows.

The study was commissioned by the Arts Education Data Project, a consortium of the Education Department, the State Education Agency Directors of Arts Education, the Arizona Commission on the Arts and the Arizona Citizens for the Arts.

The study also measured access to arts education and found that statewide, 89% of the state’s 1.1 million public and charter school students had access to one or more arts disciplines in schools. However, 20% of charter students had no access to any arts courses – more than nearly three times the 7.9% of public-school students who had no arts classes to enroll in.

The study was released in advance of the National Arts Action Summit March 28-30, called by the nonprofit Americans for the Arts to will discuss “developing strong public policies and appropriating increased public funding for the arts and culture.”

Leaders of the Arizona project cited a 2016 study by Americans for the Arts, the largest arts advocacy organization in the nation, that found students with four years of high school arts and music classes had higher SAT scores than students with a half year or less of such classes.

Statewide, the study found that mu-

sic classes drew the highest enrollment percentage at 43%, followed by 39% in visual arts. After that, enrollment falls considerably, with only 4% of students involved in theater, 2% in dance and 4% in other arts categories.

High school enrollment in arts classes varied from campus to campus, according to the study.

In Dobson High School, arts enrollment has trended down the previous three school years from 36% to 33% with music enrollment the most popular at 17%, followed by 13% in visual arts.

Mesa High arts enrollment in 2020-21 was lower at 30% – a percentage that has largely been the same over the last three years. Visual arts drew the most students at 18%, followed by music with 10% of all students enrolling in classes.

Mountain View High arts enrollment increased last school year over the previous two years with 47% of students enrolled in some kind of arts class. Visual

arts drew the most students – 24% – followed by music with 21%.

Red Mountain High also saw increased arts enrollment last school year with 31% – higher than the 27% recorded in the previous two years. Music attracted slightly more students at 14%, followed by 11% in visual arts.

At Skyline High, 39% of all students were enrolled in an arts class, with 21% in visual arts and 14% in music.

And at Westwood, arts enrollment was at 44% last year with visual arts drawing 28% of all students and 16% enrolling in music classes.

As of 2018, Arizona requires that K-8 students be offered courses in at least two different arts disciplines. Courses in visual arts and music were required at those grade levels before 2018.

High school students under state regulation must take at least one arts course or a vocational education course as a graduation requirement.

ally learning, becoming more efficient and serving more customers,” Jon said.

Last year, the couple moved into their current space on Main Street, which was built in the 1880s, with markings from a 1900 fire on one of the brick walls. They posted a loss again for nine months but, he said, “With a lot of help, we just barely survived the transition.”

Jon met Anna Makievska at the annual Washington State University Grain Gathering during the summer of 2018.

They stayed connected. He was inspired by her successful Kyiv bakery,

Bakehouse, which employs about 80 people. Anna and her husband were making a quality income before the invasion.

“It was fun for us. We had health, money, kids, a dog, friends and a new apartment,” she said.

Jon said, “When the invasion began, I reached out to see if Anna was O.K. and knew that I needed to do something, especially as my Polish countrymen were doing so much to help the Ukrainian people.”

As Anna and her children fled the country, her bakers were fleeing their

new bakery location in downtown Kyiv but continued baking from their former basement. Anna and her business partners advanced a couple weeks of wages to everyone and planned to leverage warehoused food reserves.

But on March 4, the Russians shelled the warehouse, burning about 15 million euros of inventory. The business informed the employees only two weeks of financial reserves remained.

“The bakers began baking like their lives and community depended on it, which was the case,” Jon explained.

In the U.S., the Bake for Ukraine Go-

FundMe fundraiser has raised more than $100,000 to feed the people of Kyiv.

“Bakehouse is paying its frontline workers a base wage and sourcing ingredients to continue baking,” he said.

Anna is living in an apartment in Portugal with her brother and his family and thanks everyone for their support and understanding – in Mesa, New York City and the world.

“I am stressed and I am frustrated,” she said, “but my children are safe, and there are no bombs.”

Information: gofund.me/8b4a8133 or stop in at Proof Bread, 125 W. Main St.

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n May 17, 2017 at 8:30 a.m., a can of Mountain Dew changed Bob Franklin’s life forever.

He said he’ll always remember the moment he dislocated three bones in his neck attempting to move the can out of his path as he rollerbladed. Since then, he’s hung up his skates and jumped on a bicycle to peddle his way back to living life to the fullest.

“It’s not a big deal to me anymore,” he said. “I don’t let it bother me.”

Now, at 90, Franklin said that’s why he joined the Southeast Chandler Cycling Club the same year the accident occurred. Cycling has become his “highlight of the week” as he strives to get out and stay active.

“It’s not exactly fun because it’s hard work for me,” he said.

He compensates for the soreness he

feels at the end of each ride with his enjoyment of the conversations with the other riders he has over his coffee and bagel from Panera Bread.

“That makes it all worthwhile,” he said, cherishing the camaraderie because he said it’s difficult to find someone to ride

with during the week.

The Hartford, Connecticut, native has spent the last 42 years in Arizona.

He participated in inline skate racing for more than 20 years and competed with the Predator Speed Skating Club, including at the NorthShore Inline Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota—the largest skating marathon in the country.

“We were like family,” Franklin said.

Mark Gaylor, 66, who served as club president and coach from 1998 to 2010, said the club comprised people from all walks of life including students, doctors, roofers, and retired people. Franklin was the oldest with some racers as young as 13.

“We liked to skate and we loved to party,” Gaylor said.

“so most of the study material was related to water in some way.”

“The material was provided at the end of the last school year so students can study over the summer,” he explained.

“There are usually some scrimmages, district, regional and state competitions.

Normally, the essay is written about a week before the competition and on Friday night we compete in the interview and speech. On Saturday we take seven written tests on the other subjects.”

Because of ongoing concerns over COVID-19, many of the interview and speech events were done remotely.

He said his biggest challenge in the Arizona Decathlon was the speech event.

“Prior to joining, I had zero experience speaking formally, and this event was probably the one that I had to work the hardest to do well in,” he said. “I’ve learned a lot in the realm of formal and

presentational speaking and I believe that it is a beneficial skill for me to have for the future.”

Preparing for the competition was an arduous task.

“I prepared by using a variety of study strategies, such as quizzing myself and teaching my teammates, as well as creating practice materials for my teammates and I to use. One of the sayings is ‘the Academic Decathlon is won over the summer.’ This means that the students who study over the summer usually do much better. I spent hours and hours reading and studying the material starting May of last year.”

Thor’s favorite subjects in school are math and chemistry and he also participates in Westwood’s Academic Decathlon and Math Club.

Off-campus, he coaches a FIRST Lego League robotics team.

Bob Franklin said bicycling is hard on his 90-yearold body, but he enjoys it nonetheless.

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Gaylor isn’t surprised Franklin has remained active all these years later and was surprised he’s not more active.

“He’s one of those guys that hasn’t figured out that old guys aren’t supposed to be as active as him,” he said.

Gaylor said he met Franklin as colleagues in the air conditioning industry and purchased his business from him.

He said skating was “a lot of fun and very dangerous” with injuries such as road rash were commonplace.

He said Franklin participated in the club from about 2001 right up to when they dissolved around 2010 as people moved on with their own lives.

Now, the cycling club has helped regain some of that camaraderie from the skating club and active lifestyle he craves.

On March 20, the group met up as usual for a “social recovery ride” that

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Mesa teen is state Academic Decathlon champ

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Mesa teen is preparing for a national competition after winning the Arizona Academic Decathlon by besting 250 other high school students.

Thor Eckman, a 17-year-old senior at Westwood High School, participated in 10 events that covered a variety of subjects and also involved writing an essay, giving a speech and completing an interview.

The son of Vanessa and Lonnie Eckman, Thor has his sights set on majoring in math at Arizona State University.

But for now, he’s for the national decathlon, which will be held virtually April 21-23 and include an essay, interview, speech and a demonstration of his command of math, history, social sciences, economics, literature, art and music, Thor said this year’s theme was water,

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wo Mesa employees of the MAPFRE Insurance Co. have been honored for their community service through the firm’s foundation.

MAPFRE Foundation recently named David Smith and Lauren Jenkins Community Champions, as part of its annual corporate volunteer award program.

“The program recognizes employees

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Jenkins was recognized for her various community activities, including leading and managing the annual Adopt-a-Family program and volunteering for the Sojourner Center and Best Buddies.

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100+ Women Who Care helps Positive Paths

BY LEANN LANDBERG AND SUSAN BARLOW Tribune Guest Writers

Since its inception in 2014, approximately $250,000 in scholarships for postsecondary education were awarded to over 90 women in the East Valley. Each recipient receives one-on-one mentoring by a professional, often in the same or similar career path that of the scholar.

In addition, the organization hosts networking events to create academic and career-related connections, along with professional education events that focus on areas such as resume writing, time management, and financial skills.

In March, 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun presented Positive Paths with a donation of $10,800 on behalf of their East Valley members.

One of the chapter’s members, Ellen Tadman, is a volunteer with Positive Paths. Ellen mentors a young woman

who had a rough entry into adulthood suffering from abuse, homelessness, and addiction. Eventually, she began to get her life back on track with help from her grandparents.

She is now the primary caretaker of her grandmother, has completed her associate’s degree and is attending ASU to become a veterinarian.

Ellen and her mentee met via the Positive Paths’ program and have developed a special bond.

“I’m her mentor,” she said, “though I think she’s mine. I am learning about overcoming challenges and facing life with positivity and grace, and not giving up on your dreams.”

100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun is a group of like-minded, passionate women who want to connect to one another and to their communities. The ladies are leveraging their resources so their small quarterly gifts of $100 per member add up to a significant donation to a local charity.

Since the chapter’s inception in 2015, over $850,000 has been given to local charities. This group of women has learned that giving back is better together. To learn more about 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun or to register for their upcoming giving circle on April 14, visit 100wwcvalleyofthesun.org.

To learn more about Positive Paths, visit positivepathsaz.org. This charity is a qualifying foster care charitable organization under the Arizona Tax Credit program.

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She lifts up the rest of her family and her community and her society and her economy.”

It’s a powerful quote by Melinda Gates, and one that resonates with so many because women often play the role of primary caretaker to their children or aging parents, run the household chores daily, carry the burden of providing emotional support for the family, all while trying to manage a career.

Positive Paths, a nonprofit supporting East Valley women, puts the message into action by providing a life bridge for women to achieve economic stability, personal growth, and professional achievement.

Positive Paths believes that empowering women is a key change agent and is essential element to achieving a world that works for everyone.

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had them complete nearly 24.8 miles at a steady 15 miles per hour. Those riders looking for more of a challenge can try their more difficult Saturday rides that have them pedaling 40 to 45 miles at a steady 17 to 18 mph.

Matt Dellaro, 51, led the group of a dozen Sunday riders from their meet-up location at the Crossroads Towne Center located at South Gilbert and East Germann roads.

Dellaro said he doesn’t typically lead the group but their regular leader asked him to lead some of the rides while he recovers from an accident he sustained last November.

Doug Schneider, 57, has ridden with the group for more than a year and said it went down as “one of the windiest rides” he’s experienced with them. “If Bob’s going to be out here, you better believe I’m going to be out here,” Schneider said.

Despite the wind, Dellaro said Franklin held his own and kept up with him at the front of the pack, sometimes going into

100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun presented a check for $10,800 to the nonprofit Positive Paths. Among the participants in the ceremony were, from left, Crissy Haidos, Katherine Katz, Stacie Dana of Positive Paths, and Leann Landberg. (Special to the Tribune) ety benefits: families are healthier, more children complete elementary and high school and go on to trade school or college, productivity improves, and incomes increase. In short, communities are strengthened.

There are three components to the program Positive Paths created: scholarships and mentoring, networking events, and professional development.

the wind riding at 18 mph.

“Bob’s very humble,” he said “He’s a much stronger rider than he’ll let on and tell you about.”

Franklin said he enjoys the exercise and camaraderie with the other riders so much so that he hopes to continue cycling until he’s at least 95.

“My goal is to hang with the young guys,” he said. “Friends are worth everything.”

Perhaps the exercise and camaraderie Franklin enjoys so much comes from his days of service in the Marine Corps from 1950-54.

He said he received orders to deploy during the Korean War but the armistice agreement in 1953 stopped him before he could see action.

Now, he lives full-time caring for his ailing wife Christine, who has battled dementia for the past two-and-a-half years. The couple has been married for 55 years and has one daughter, Kimberly.

“My goal is to enjoy life,” he said. “It’s not the material things but people that help you enjoy life.”

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Smith was recognized for his involvement with Read Across America Day and virtual career panels with Teach for

America, as well as helping to organize volunteer events at Feed My Starving Children.

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ummer school and summer camp opportunities will be available this summer at Desert Hills High School in Gilbert.

Desert Hills High School will host a wide range of free summer school classes beginning June 6, and running through July 19.

Students from across the community will be able to take classes for credit recovery or to advance in coursework to move towards an early graduation.

Fully accredited in-person and remote courses will be offered. The school also will provide free transportation and lunch for summer school students.

Desert Hills’ summer art camp will be available to all students in grades 3-12.

It will run 9 a.m. to noon weekdays at the Desert Hills campus on Val Vista Drive July 5-22.

Students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of exciting and creative activities, including drawing, painting, musical performance, drama

environment.

Desert Hills offers advanced study and honors courses, credit recovery courses, after school clubs and activities, community service and volunteer programs and clubs such as National Honor Society, The Leona Group comprises professionals working to raise the bar in public education. It was formed in 1996 in MichiDesert Hills High School Art Instructor Carrie Filimaua gan by Dr. William Coats, a will conduct Art Camp. (Special to the Tribune) nationally-recognized leader and the production of digital media. Stu- in education reform. dents also will be able to visit the camThe Leona Group currently manages pus’ Desert Hills Farm. Lunch will be pro- over 50 school sites in Arizona, Indiana, vided to all participants.

Michigan, and Ohio and is one of the largDesert Hills High School, part of The est education service providers in the Leona Group, is located at 1515 S. Val United States.

Vista Drive in Gilbert and is a Cognia-acEach school program is tailored to credited public charter school. the specific needs of its community and The school’s curriculum is aligned with demonstrates continual improvement, as Arizona state academic standards in a measured by increasing student academsafe and student-centered, small-school ic achievement in concert with social, be-

havioral and emotional development.

It takes its name from a woman who grew up in a small, rural Ohio town during the early part of the 20th century. She was an outstanding student who valued school and loved to learn, but because of societal expectations at the time, her formal education was limited to just seven years.

Leona’s experience was not unusual for women in her time or for countless other minorities. Even today, access to educational opportunities is not equal for all genders, races, and socio-economic groups in America.

As an organization with a mission to “Empower all students to own their futures by creating schools that redefine what is possible,” the Leona Group says its namesake “symbolizes our company’s commitment to creating educational opportunities and changing life chances for all young people.”

For more information, on Desert Hills High School’s summer programs, call 480-813-1151.

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real estate crowdfunding company has scheduled a meeting for potential investors in a Mesa hotel that is being converted into an apartment complex.

Neighborhood Ventures is a free open house from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at Venture on Country Club, a 120-unit hotel at 1410 S. Country Club Drive.

Repurposing under-used hotels is becoming a trend in the Valley as several companies have purchased resort complexes in Phoenix and other parts of the Valley, cashing in on the continuing shortage of rental units.

Attendees will be treated to coffee and refreshments, see the renovated property, tour some of the units and have an opportunity to talk with the Neighborhood Ventures team. Guests can RSVP at neighborhood.ventures/openhouse.

“We’re looking forward to showing off our biggest project yet,” says Neighborhood Ventures co-founder Jamison Manwaring. “We think our investors are going to love seeing the incredible transformation this property has undergone from a struggling run-down hotel to a vibrant community that has a true resort feel.”

Venture on Country Club is the 10th property funded by Arizona’s first real estate crowdfunding company, which was founded in 2017 when Arizona crowdfunding laws opened commercial real estate investments to all Arizona residents for a minimum $1,000 investment. The company has had one other conversion in Mesa at 407 N. Williams, where a 50-year-old, 20-unit building is

being renovated.

The former hotel is owned in part by 364 investors who invested $4 million in the property. The target hold period for this property is three years, during which time renovations will be completed, the property rezoned to multifamily and rented.

More than 180 people have signed an online petition to Mesa City Council urging its rezoning.

“As homeowners, residents and business owners in the Fiesta District, we urge you to approve the rezoning,” the petition states.

“The former hotel brought nothing but crime and drugs into the area. Since the hotel has been closed, we have seen a

50% reduction in crimes, drugs and illegal activity in the neighborhood.

“Turning this property into an apartment complex vs. a hotel, will increase our property values and help reduce the drug & criminal activity in our neighborhood. We also strongly encourage the City of Mesa to forgo the retail requirements on this property for rezoning.”

Renovations are nearly complete and the property is currently renting to guests on a short-term basis via AirBnb. The targeted return for investors is a 12% preferred annual return. Investors are currently receiving 6% monthly cash distributions and the remainder of their returns will come when the property is sold.

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A real estate crowdfunding company is turning this closed Mesa hotel into an apartment complex. (YouTube) Neighborhood Ventures targets properties in areas that are beginning to see early stages of investment and redevelopment and says it looks for smaller complexes of no more than 200 units because large institutional investors are not normally interested in them.

Neighborhood Ventures was launched in September 2017 by Manwaring, a former tech analyst at Goldman Sachs and vice president of investor relations at LifeLock, and John Kobierowski, a veteran in the apartment industry and president and CEO of ABI Multifamily.

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tiny nick in the skin in an office setting. “So, what we do,” explains Dr. Joel Rainwater, MD endovascular specialist, “is go into the bloodstream to find the blockage with imaging guidance.

Then with small tools that can go into the smallest arteries, remove the blockage, and restore that blood flow without surgery, without scalpels, without stitches.”

Getting the proper diagnosis is the first step to getting better. “It’s all about finding out what’s causing the problem,” says Zang. “When your feet burn, tingle, or feel numb, it’s your body telling you it needs help, and you should listen. In fact, if you are experiencing any type of discomfort or things just don’t seem right, tell your doctor. The only way we can help is if you let us know you need it.”

Heel Pain Is On The Rise The weather has a big impact on heel pain. As the days cool down, our activity levels heat up. Going for a walk, playing a round of golf, and hiking are all possible again with the temperature below 100 degrees. But you need to pay attention to your feet. “Getting back to a normal lifestyle can be a shock to your feet, especially to your heels,” says Dr. Shah Askari of CIC Foot & Ankle.

More than two million Americans suffer from plantar fasciitis, a sharp, stabbing, sometimes burning pain in the heel or arch of the foot. It’s anticipated this number will rise as people start taking advantage of better weather.

It typically hurts when first getting up, may lessen after a few steps but always returns. In the past, a cortisone injection was the treatment of choice.

“Cortisone manages the pain, but it doesn’t address what’s causing the pain,” explains Askari. Now, treatment focuses on the condition, not just the symptom.

“Regenerative medicine is one of the most promising ways to deal with pain, because it triggers the body to heal,” he explains. “Prolotherapy is an option that uses a natural irritant which starts the healing process.”

Growth factor therapy also jump starts and maintains regeneration of new tissues.

In addition, the FDA recently approved cold laser therapy for plantar fasciitis.

“Laser treatment is another way to treat heel pain, because it increases circulation, which promotes healing,” says Askari. “It’s all about healing.”

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s we head toward April and the Arizona legislative session winds down, the fierce competition for the dumbest idea yet appears to be over.

This year’s honors go to Apache Junction Rep. John Fillmore for his tireless efforts to destroy the state’s voting system with his masterpiece, now known as House Bill 2289.

Fillmore’s mantra, as quoted from a hearing on election matters: “We need to get back to 1958-style voting.”

How would that work, you ask? Fillmore’s bill would require all state, county, city and town elections to be conducted using only paper ballots. And for all results to be counted by hand.

Because, you know, machines are bad.

The bill would also ban voting by mail – which has existed in Arizona since 1991 – and instead require virtually all Arizona

voters to go to the polls in person to cast paper ballots. Because, as we all know, waiting in line was America’s favorite hobby circa 1958.

Fillmore’s bill also mandates that all voting and hand-counting of ballots must be completed “within 24 hours of the polls closing.” Because human beings in the state’s 15 counties should be able to accurately and efficiently count to 3,420,565 – the number of votes cast in Arizona’s still-contested 2020 election – in a day.

1958, of course, being the peak of human efficiency as we know it.

Fillmore’s bill was killed early in the session by House Speaker Rusty Bowers, a Mesa Republican who assigned the bill to a dozen committees for hearings – a move Fillmore called a “12-committee lynching.” The measure resurfaced March 21 in the Senate Government committee, where it passed on 4-3 party line vote.

While I don’t see this one becoming law, that’s not really what interests me. I’m far

more fascinated by Fillmore himself, whose campaign website – not very 1958 of you, sir – touts his experience as “a veteran, a businessman, and an entrepreneur.” Fillmore’s 2021 election filings list him as the president of a Mesa business called the Weather Shack.

This, too, surprises me.

See, I had pictured Fillmore living more of a 1958 lifestyle – or, hell, maybe more like 1858. He and the wife gathered around the kitchen table most nights, reading the Constitution by candlelight, or enjoying a sweltering Arizona evening minus air conditioning. Wouldn’t you know it, though, Fillmore’s business sells fancy gas and electric fireplaces and state-of-the-art home cooling systems!

What kind of guy trusts machines to govern the temperature of his home when a nice pile of logs or some natural Arizona sunshine will do just fine?

That’s an Arizona legislator for you: Living in comfort while doing his or her best to drag the state back into the 20th century. Ac-

cording to the National Conference of State Legislatures, our 90 elected representatives have dropped 147 different bills remodeling elections laws so far in 2022, touching on everything from which forms of identification will be allowed at the polls to how and when election recounts will be mandatory.

At the root of most of these bills rests two things: A certainty that the 2020 election was fraudulent and stolen from Donald Trump – an accusation that has never been proven, even after multiple audits – and a supreme mistrust of technology.

As a guy who deposits checks by accessing the bank online, makes daily purchases on the web, files his taxes on IRS.gov and who even believes his digital bathroom scale – much to my chagrin – I don’t want to go back to 1958, especially on Election Day. Counting is one of the rare things the government does pretty well. I say leave the election process alone, instead of acting like Rep. Fillmore and creating solutions in search of a problem.

By that time, there was nothing “Mickey Mouse” about the sports channel.

The Mouse House execs gained great appreciation —and a whole lot of money— from the way the cable channel accrued revenue. In 1997, ESPN earned 65 cents of every dollar from cable subscription fees and the remaining 35 cents from advertising. ABC Sports, once “recognized around the world as the leader in sports television,” morphed into a memory. By September 2006, sports events airing on that network were rebranded “ESPN on ABC.” Major American institutions started rethinking how they might take advantage of “opportunities” with ESPN—especially the White House. In 1998, President Bill Clinton was trying to move past the Monica Lewinsky scandal. He directed his staff to offer the sports channel a chance to televise a special with him as host and moderator of a panel discussion on race relations.

Of course, the White House predicated the offer on the condition that Clinton would not be asked about his intimate relations with Miss Lewinsky. ESPN readily agreed.

With that “presidential precedent” established, another Chief Executive made effective use of his “political Jackie Robinson” status to enjoy an even closer relationship with ESPN. Barack Obama used his interest in basketball to establish a yearly ESPN event. The one-time “community organizer” would spend quite a bit of time organizing his brackets for “March Madness.” There certainly was a method to the madness as ESPN gained recurring access to the Oval Office and Obama gained a new image as a “regular guy.”

The regularity of ESPN’s rapport with Democrat administrations went to a record extreme last spring. Joe Biden used an interview appearance on opening day of the MLB season to open a line of attack on Georgia’s election reform legislation. “Jim Crow 2.0,” Biden called it. The cable channel led the “Amen Chorus,” essentially aiding Biden in the successful effort to pull the All-Star Game out of Atlanta.

The political madness returned with a vengeance to ESPN this March as basketball took a backseat to more on-air advocacy

with a strain more political—and less factual—than before.

During round 1 coverage of the Women’s NCAA Tournament, studio anchor Elle Duncan tried to dunk on Florida’s “Parental Rights in Education” legislation, which prohibits “classroom instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity” to students in kindergarten through the third grade.

“We understand the gravity of this legislation,” Duncan intoned, proving that she understands nothing about it at all.

Not to be outdone, the play-by-play team covering the opening game sermonized before going for silent for the opening two minutes of the third quarter. Announcer Courtney Lyle said colleagues “are hurting right now.” Analyst Carolyn Peck added “a threat to any human rights is a threat to all human rights,” conveniently omitting parental rights.

Look for more alienated viewers to exercise their rights and change the channel, as ESPN now stands for “Expect Sports Politicized Nonstop.”

ESPN devolving as veer to the left continues

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SPN is headed for a reckoning.

Sadly, that once pioneering enterprise has engaged in self-sabotage, alienating a large portion of its once faithful audience by its recurring insistence on advocating a leftist political agenda.

The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network premiered Sept. 7,1979.

Those early years featured programming that was more novelty than nirvana. Australian rules football, slow pitch softball, and tractor pulls supplied much of the show inventory.

Yet ESPN’s signature program, SportsCenter, has been a mainstay from day one. It was the catalyst for the incredible increase in audience ratings, the understandable rise in advertising dollars and the inevitable attraction for acquisition.

In 1984, ABC purchased ESPN. ABC, in turn, was acquired by Capital Cities Communications the following year. Then, in 1996, Capital Cities/ABC was bought by The Walt Disney Company.

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Mesa readers who have a sweet tooth love Piefection for the quality ingredients in its pies, made daily in-house. With more than 70 varieties, Piefection says it has the country’s largest “in-stock” selection of pies. Almond Joy pie, peanut butter dream and mint brownie are just a few of its signature creations. Gluten-free, no-sugar-added and keto options are available.

READER RECOMMENDED BoSa Donuts Crumbl Cookies

Three Mesa locations bosadonutsaz.com

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6731 E. Brown Road 480-218-7437 piefectionaz.com

Cheba Hut features more than 30 signature subs and sandwiches, as well as a variety of Rice Krispy treats, salads, munchies, and craft beer and spirits from local sources. Its proprietary Parisian bread — in white, whole wheat and signature garlic — is hand-rolled, hand-scored and baked by a 50-year-old facility. The sandwiches come in a wide range of hot and cold creative combinations.

PUBLISHER Steve T. Strickbine

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Zakkary Brog, Ron Sanzone

BAKERY/DESSERT

1710 W. Southern Avenue 480-649-7827 chebahut.com

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1240 E. Baseline Road, 602-661-2500 1911 E. Brown Road, 480-530-0185 crumblcookies.com

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Charter School, Elementary Teacher (Whitman)

Reader Recommended: • Child Care • Pre-School, • Best Place to Work • Mascot • Principal (Wald) • Public School

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• Voted Best of the Best Charter School in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 • Voted Best Charter School in Mesa 5 Years in a Row! • Educational Model Inspired by Finland (Education, Play, Family) • Kindergarten thru 8th Grade (Tuition Free) • Full-Day Pre-K (4-year old) Program - $500 / month • 8 Specials / Week (2-Art, 2-Music, 2-PE, 1-Computer / Garden, SEL) • 3 Recess Per Day • FREE Breakfast, Lunch, & Transportation • 2019 Recipient of KaBOOM! Playground Grant • Gabriel’s Angels Pet Therapy Partner ABC Reading Program • BARK to Excellence PBIS Model • After School Clubs and Sports (Soccer, Basketball) • Monthly Community Events Brady Wald Principal • Before & After Care (YMCA) brady.wald@leonagroup.com E. Guadalupe Rd.

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Vito’s Pizza and Italian Ristorante

ITALIAN FOOD

$4 draft beers

Sunday

Kids eat for $3.50 includes a free sundae

Valid for Dine-in only. Cannot be combined with any other discount or offer.

1947 N. Lindsay Rd. 480-832-3311 www.vitospizza.com

1947 N. Lindsay Road 480-8323311, vitospizza.com

Vito’s Pizza and Italian Ristorante was founded by an immigrant couple from Italy in 1986, and it has been serving authentic food ever since. Our readers’ favorite Italian restaurant sources fresh ingredients for its family recipes. The flour is imported from Italy. In addition to its selection of traditional pizza and pasta dishes, Vito’s serves chef specialties such as seafood risotto, sausage-stuffed chicken and lobster mac n’ cheese. Gift cards, weekly specials, catering and a loyalty club are available.

READER RECOMMENDED Oregano’s Pizza Bistro Olive Garden 1130 S. Dobson Road 480-962-0036 oreganos.com

1261 W. Southern Avenue, 480-964-5166 6201 E. Southern Avenue, 480-8070207 olivegarden.com

BEST LUNCH UNDER $7.00 (Total Bill)

Thank you Mesa for voting us Best Seafood!

THE ORIGINAL FISH & CHIPS Family Owned & Operated Since 1947

Pete’s Has Been Serving Deep Fried Goodness For Over 75 Years!

Pete’s Fish and Chips

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Seafood

Best Local Burger

SEAFOOD

22 S. Mesa Drive 480-964-7242 petesfishandchips.com

Best Local Burger

22 South Mesa Drive, Mesa • 480.964.7242 3920 South Central, Phoenix • 602.268.1828 1017 East Apache Blvd, Tempe • 480.968.6265 4121 North 44th Street, Phoenix • 602.840.0630

Best Local Burger

Seafood

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Our Prices Can’t Be Beat! 8 Convenient Locations Drive-Thru/Take-Out Our Specialty

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Family-owned and -operated since 1947, Pete’s Fish and Chips is the catch of the day for the seafood lovers among our readers. Delicious, prompt food and friendly service have made Pete’s a local favorite for decades. Along with chips, diners can choose fish, shrimp, crabettes or scallops.

Burgers, chicken and a kids menu are other options.

READER RECOMMENDED Angry Crab Shack Seafood Market & Restaurant

8253 E. Guadalupe Road 480-373-5855 2740 S. Alma School Road 480-739-3337 angrycrabshack.com

3406 E. Baseline Road 480-633-1580 seafoodmarketrestaurantmesa.com

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LOCAL BURGER

Matty G’s Steakburgers

PLACE TO GRAB A COCKTAIL

1958 E. Brown Road 480-306-7406, matty-gs.com

Lucky Lou’s American Grill

Family-friendly, sports-themed Matty G’s Steakburgers is the best place in town to grab a local burger, according to our readers. Matt Gorman, a passionate sports fan, parlayed what he learned as a server and bartender in college into Matty G’s. The restaurant aims to provide its customers with high-quality food and great service while surrounded by sports memorabilia. Matty G’s signature burgers include Texas Ranger, Monsters of the Midway, Hammerin’ Hank and Surf Bod. Hot dogs, salads and wraps are also on the menu.

A Vegas theme combined with daily specials and happy hours makes Lucky Lou’s American Grill Mesa readers’ favorite place to sip a cocktail. The only thing they like more than Lucky Lou’s selection of craft beer pints, well drinks, domestic drafts and house wines is getting them for $1 off during happy hour — 2 to 6 p.m. weekdays and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

1929 N. Power Road 480-985-8259, luckylousaz.com

READER RECOMMENDED Pete’s Fish and Chips

READER RECOMMENDED 12 West Brewing Company

22 S. Mesa Drive 480-964-7242 petesfishandchips.com

12 W. Main Street 480-508-7018 12westbrewing.com

The Hub Grill and Bar

The Hub Grill and Bar 1925 S. Sossaman Road 480-718-5440 1860 S. Stapley Drive 480-494-2699 hubgrill.com

1925 S. Sossaman Road 480-718-5440 1860 S. Stapley Drive 480-494-2699 hubgrill.com

Thanks for voting for us for Best Local Burger

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1958 E Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ 85203 (480) 306-7406

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BRUNCH

Crackers & Co. Café

535 W. Iron Avenue, 480-898-1717 1325 N. Greenfield Road, 480-924-9977 crackersandcompanycafe.com Crackers & Co. Café has been helping its customers start their days with made-from-scratch meals since 1984. The restaurant’s warm, Tuscan ambience is the perfect setting for menu selections such as huevos rancheros pork carnitas, lemon blueberry pancakes, loaded baked potato skillet, and spinach bacon mushroom omelet. Diners can also enjoy their meals with one of Crackers’ specialty coffees.

READER RECOMMENDED Henhouse Café Sunnyside Breakfast Lounge

805 N. Dobson Road 480-550-7474 henhouse-cafe.com

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2823 N. Power Road 480-832-9696 sunnysidebreakfastmesa.com

Thank you so much for your votes and for supporting local businesses.

We appreciate your continued support.

Visit one of our 3 locations!

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Best Breakfast Spot

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Best Brunch

3244 East Guadalupe 3133 South Lindsay 805 N. Dobson Road Gilbert Gilbert Mesa

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Backyard Taco

TACOS

1633 S. Stapley Drive, 480-378-2095 1524 E. University Drive, 480-464-8226 backyardtaco.com

BONare not just for Tuesdays at Backyard Taco. Readers voted it the best taco shop in Mesa.

RTacos CAThe stores began with a man and woman from Mazatlán grilling food in their backyard. They later

translated their love of family, food and flavor to what became the restaurant whose name carries the memory of those origins. Taco lovers can choose carne asada, chicken, shredded beef or al pastor tacos. Catering, delivery and a free loyalty app are available.

BON L CAR ON AREADER S O B C R TA L CA OS A TACTaqueria Boca

1259 N. Greenfield Road 10706 E. Point Twenty-Two Boulevard 480-659-8790 bocataqueria.com

RECOMMENDED Nando’s Mexican Café 6715 E. McDowell Road 480-830-8181 nandosmexicancafe.com

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HEALTHY FOOD Intentional Foods 1837 W. Guadalupe Road 480-264-7002 intentionalfoods.org

Boca Taqueria

MEXICAN FOOD

1249 N. Greenfield Road 10706 E. Point Twenty-Two Boulevard 480-659-8790, bocataqueria.com

Mesa food lovers can stay north of the border and still enjoy great south-of-the-border cuisine at Boca Taqueria. Tacos, taquitos and tostadas can be ordered with, among other choices, grilled salmon, carne asada or shrimp. Enchilada plates, burritos, chile relleno and tamales are also on the menu. Taco Tuesday specials, gift cards, family packs and a taco truck for private and public events are available.

READER RECOMMENDED Nando’s Mexican Café 6715 E. McDowell Road 480-830-8181 nandosmexicancafe.com

Backyard Taco

1633 S. Stapley Drive, 480-378-2095 1524 E. University Drive, 480-464-8226 backyardtaco.com

For those who do not feel safe dining out because of food allergies, Intentional Foods offers a viable option. Founded by a couple who nearly lost their daughter due to a single bite of an allergen, the restaurant features a menu free of nuts, dairy, soy, gluten and other ingredients to which people are commonly allergic. Intentional Foods uses fresh, local produce, and its ingredients are organic whenever possible. Menu items include a hacienda hash bowl with grass-fed beef, a quinoa Cali plate and a chicken kale Caesar salad. Vegan options and catering are available.

READER RECOMMENDED Salad and Go Five Mesa locations saladandgo.com

Pita Jungle

1850 W. Southern Avenue 480-615-7482 1652 S. Val Vista Drive 480-339-3595 pitajungle.com

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FAST-FOOD BURGER

In-N-Out Burger Three Mesa locations in-n-out.com

The iconic burger joint has kept its menu simple and, in return, customers have been returning since its establishment in 1948. Unlike many of its competitors, In-N-Out never freezes, prepackages or microwaves a single food item. That helps make In-N-Out our readers’ favorite place to grab a quick bite.

READER RECOMMENDED Five Guys

1902 S. Val Vista Drive, 480-539-2773 1229 S. Power Road, 480-807-7967 fiveguys.com

Culver’s of Mesa Three Mesa locations culvers.com

While we always hold ourselves to the highest standards, it’s the feedback from you that we value most. Thank you for thinking so highly of us. We can’t wait to serve your next fresh, made to order Double-Double®, fries, and shake!

For location information, visit In-N-Out.com

BEER/BREWERY

12 West Brewing Company 12 W. Main Street 480-508-7018, 12westbrewing.com

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©2022 In-N-Out Burgers

With a full kitchen, 12 craft beer taps, full spirits, wine and a patio with two levels, 12 West Brewing Company is Mesa’s favorite brewery. Its 10-barrel system brews local craft beers that are served in its family- and dog-friendly taproom in Downtown Mesa. The brewery also produces sour ale named Alma. Event hosting, can and bottle releases, brunch, happy hour, daily specials and live music are available.

Thank you Mesa,

READER RECOMMENDED Goldwater Brewing Co. Desert Eagle Brewing Company 150 W. Main Street Longbow Tap Room

5942 E. Longbow Parkway 480-590-3215, goldwaterbrewing.com

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480-656-2662 deserteaglebrewing.com

#1 for Best CRAFT BEER

Craft Beer!

Desert Eagle Brewing Company 150 W. Main Street 480-656-2662 deserteaglebrewing.com

BESTOF

For nearly a decade, Desert Eagle Brewing Company has been serving Mesa beer lovers its products created with the best possible ingredients, including whole cone hops. Its passion for beer is reflected in the hours of planning, experimentation, ingenuity and precision it commits to every tank it taps. Among its creations are Peanut Butter Porter, Grapefruit Session IPA and Crispy Apple Blonde. The brews are best enjoyed in its taproom, which features a full menu and live music.

2022

Best Craft Beer

RED MOUNTAIN ALE

READER RECOMMENDED 12 West Brewing Company The Brass Tap 12 W. Main Street 480-508-7018 12westbrewing.com

1033 N. Dobson Road 480-610-2337 brasstapbeerbar.com

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2022 DOWNTOWN MESA, AZ

Best Beer/Brewery

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Venezia’s New York Style Pizzeria

The Hub Grill and Bar

PLACE TO WATCH THE GAME

1925 S. Sossaman Road, 480-718-5440 1860 S. Stapley Drive, 480-494-2699 hubgrill.com

PIZZA

Formed by locals and business professionals, The Hub Grill and Bar is the preferred place for our readers to watch a game. Guests can order from wings, pizza, burgers and gluten-free offerings. The Hub also carries a large drink menu of craft beers, wine and cocktails. As an integrated member of the community, The Hub partners with local, state and national partners such as Mesa Regional Center Dispatch, Red Mountain Little League and the American Cancer Society.

READER RECOMMENDED Buffalo Wild Wings Uncle Bear’s Grill and Tap

6560 E. Superstition Springs Boulevard 480-214-9464 buffalowildwings.com

1110 Greenfield Road, 480-256-1415 9053 E. Baseline Road, 480-986-2228 unclebearsaz.com

5057 E. McKellips Road, 480-396-200 2721 S. Ellsworth Road, 480-380-1111 venezias.com

Homemade recipes and fresh ingredients combine to make Venezia’s New York Style Pizzeria our readers’ favorite pizzeria. Using tomatoes imported directly from Italy, Venezia bakes classic pizzas and specialty pies such as Buffalo spicy chicken, Hawaiian, meat lovers and pesto. In addition to a traditional crust, diners can choose cauliflower crust, gluten-free crust or a crustless pizza bowl.

Vegan options, coupons, gift cards and catering are available.

READER RECOMMENDED Vito’s Pizza and Italian Ristorante Barro’s Pizza Mesa 1947 N. Lindsay Road 480-8323311 vitospizza.com

Four Mesa locations barrospizza.com

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BARBECUE

Tom’s BBQ

1140 S. Country Club Drive 480-464-0471 5005 E. McKellips Drive 480-924-6019 tomsbbq.com Since 1988, family-owned and -operated Tom’s BBQ has been serving the finest barbecue, Italian beef and hot dogs in Mesa. Diners can choose from items like pulled pork sandwich, Buffalo chicken salad, fish and shrimp combo, and a full-slab rib dinner. Catering is available. Keep an eye out for the Pig Rig, the restaurant’s food truck that brings the best of the menu to various locations and events.

READER RECOMMENDED Jalapeno Bucks 3434 N. Val Vista Drive 480-459-3050, jalapenobucks.com

Famous Dave’s

1011 N. Dobson Road 480-615-144, famousdaves.com

SPORTS BAR

Uncle Bear’s Grill and Tap

MEAT SHOP

Midwestern Meats (TIE)

4308 E. Main Street, 480-924-5855 midwestern-meats.myshopify.com Carnivores love satisfying their appetites by ordering quality meat from Midwestern Meats.

Its top-quality steaks are corn-fed and aged a minimum of three weeks. Shoppers can also choose from quality pork, all-natural chicken, beef ground fresh daily, and a deli case with homemade side items. Orders can be placed online to be delivered or picked up when ready.

Chuck’s Butcher Block Meats (TIE) 6606 E. McKellips Road 480-590-5709, chucksfinemeats.com

Owner and butcher Chuck McClure carves up the best meats in town at Chuck’s Butcher Block Meats. The butcher shop has everything from house-aged prime steak and fresh shrimp and seafood to prime chicken cuts. It even sells veal and wild boar. Chuck’s can also special-order exotic meats that it does not carry.

READER RECOMMENDED Arizona Beef LLC Super Carniceria Los Alamos

1110 Greenfield Road, 480-256-1415 9053 E. Baseline Road, 480-986-2228 unclebearsaz.com

Local sports fans prefer to catch their favorite games and enjoy a meal and drink at Uncle Bear’s Grill and Tap. It is not surprising that Uncle Bear’s is family and dog friendly — after all, it’s named after the family’s dog. Fans working up an appetite during the game can order from a menu that includes craft burgers, wings, salads and Tex-Mex cuisine. Uncle Bear’s also runs its own brewery and serves its flagship craft beers.

480-242-4210 facebook.com/azblockbeef

58 N. Country Club Drive 480-833-2448 bit.ly/3MeMqFv

READER RECOMMENDED The Hub Grill and Bar Buffalo Wild Wings

1925 S. Sossaman Road, 480-718-5440 1860 S. Stapley Drive, 480-494-2699 hubgrill.com

6560 E. Superstition Springs Boulevard 480-214-9464 buffalowildwings.com

WINGS

6606 E McKellips Road #104 Mesa, AZ 85215

The Hub Grill and Bar 1925 S. Sossaman Road 480-718-5440 1860 S. Stapley Drive 480-494-2699 hubgrill.com

When our readers want wings, they want them at The Hub Grill and Bar. Wing lovers can order a half-pound, full-pound or 2-pound order of wings or smoked wings.

Boneless smoked wings and smoked thighs are other options. Beyond the typical hot, medium and mild wing sauce flavors, menu choices include honey barbecue, Cajun, garlic Parmesan and raspberry chipotle.

Our Beef, Pork and Chicken Products are Proudly Raised on American Farms!

480-590-5709 Chucksfinemeats@gmail.com Chucksfinemeats.com

READER RECOMMENDED Native Grill and Wings

@chucksbutcherblockmeats

Four Mesa locations nativegrillandwings.com

Buffalo Wild Wings

6560 E. Superstition Springs Boulevard 480-214-9464 buffalowildwings.com

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• House-Aged Prime Steaks • Veal • Lamb • Seafood • Beef Tenderloin • Prime Rib • Rib Roast • Bratwurst • Pork Cuts • Fresh Chicken • Call In Orders Welcome!

Thank You for Voting Us Best Meat Shop!

6606 E McKellips Road #104 Mesa, AZ 85215 480-590-5709

Our Beef, Pork and Chicken Products are Proudly Raised on American Farms!

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ASIAN FOOD Osaka Japanese Steakhouse 6730 E. Superstition Springs Boulevard 480-830-8844, osakaaz.com

Got Sushi

SUSHI

6744 E. McDowell Road 480-807-8500 gotsushimesa.com

When Mesa readers want a sushi fix, they get it at Got Sushi. Got Sushi strives to create a memorable dining experience by setting an ambience of comfort and creating a menu with the most favorable selection of sushi in Mesa. The menu is highlighted by nigiri, sashimi, regular rolls and special rolls such as mango Philly, chimichanga, Palm Springs and volcano. Appetizers, hot entrees and lunch specials are available.

The experienced chefs at Osaka Japanese Steakhouse use fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods to bring a wide selection of Japanese dishes to their guests in a warm, elegant space. Fresh, innovative sushi rolls, teppanyaki entrees and bento boxes highlight the menu. A full drink menu featuring sake complements the meal. Lunch specials, a birthday club and a newsletter are available.

DELIVERY(FOOD) Venezia’s New York Style Pizzeria 5057 E. McKellips Road, 480-396-200 2721 S. Ellsworth Road, 480-380-1111 venezias.com

When Mesa readers want great pizza and Italian food with the convenience of delivery, they place an order with Venezia’s New York Style Pizzeria. Orders can be placed online, on the phone or on Venezia’s app. Items like pizza, pasta, calzones, salads and subs can be delivered straight from the restaurant’s kitchen to the customer’s front door. Daily specials and a kids menu are also available.

READER RECOMMENDED P.F. Chang’s

READER RECOMMENDED RA Sushi Bar Restaurant Sakana Sushi & Grill 1652 S. Val Vista Drive 480-632-9500 rasushi.com

6610 E. Superstition Springs Boulevard 480-218-4900, pfchangs.com

Panda Express 11 Mesa locations pandaexpress.com

READER RECOMMENDED Marco’s Pizza 446 N. Higley Road 480-396-4300 marcos.com

Papa Kelsey’s Pizza and Subs 9124 E. Main Street 480-380-3185 papakelseysaz.com

TAKEOUT

Organ Stop Pizza 1149 E. Southern Avenue 480-813-5700 organstoppizza.com

Organ Stop Pizza is famous for its live organ music, but it also has a reputation among our readers for great takeout. In addition to buildyour-own, specialty and gluten-free pizzas, Organ Stop’s menu includes appetizers, pasta and sandwiches.

Besides the music, customers can enjoy Organ Stop Pizza’s gift shop when stopping by.

READER RECOMMENDED Intentional Foods 1837 W. Guadalupe Road 480-264-7002 intentionalfoods.org

Lou Malnati’s

3510 E. Baseline Road 480-885-2499 loumalnatis.com

5061 E. Elliot Road, Ahwatukee 480-598-0506 sakanasushiandgrill.com

BEST OF MESA

1840 S. Val Vista Drive 480-815-5400, rodiziogrill.com

Rodizio Grill brings the authentic taste of Brazil to steak lovers in Mesa. Gauchos bring a dozen rotisserie meats and signature items such as tri-tip, sirloin and mint lamb directly to guests’ tables.

The meats are complemented by traditional Brazilian sides, specialty drinks, and a salad bar with more than 30 made-from-scratch selections. Gift cards, a loyalty club and group accommodations are available.

READER RECOMMENDED Steak and Stone Texas Roadhouse Mesa

2613 N. Thunderbird Circle 480-830-6100 steakandstone.com

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Rodizio Grill

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16054 S. Stapley Drive 480-539-0240 texasroadhouse.com

HAPPY HOUR

1925 S. Sossaman Road, 480-718-5440 1860 S. Stapley Drive, 480-494-2699 hubgrill.com

The Hub Grill and Bar puts the “happy” in happy hour every weekday from 2:12 to 6:12 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close Sunday to Thursdays. In addition to getting $2 off Hub drinks, thirsty patrons can choose from well drinks, small domestics and domestic bottles for $4 each. The Hub also serves call drinks, small craft, large domestic and house wine for $5. And $6 will get them five beer sample paddles, queso and chips, or a single fried item in a basket. Free Wi-Fi is available.

READER RECOMMENDED Sonic Drive-In Lucky Lou’s American Grill Six Mesa locations sonicdrivein.com

1929 N. Power Road 480-985-8259 luckylousaz.com

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COMMUNITY

CHURCH/PLACE TO WORSHIP St. Timothy Catholic Church 1730 W. Guadalupe Road 480-775-5200, sttimothymesa.org

St. Timothy Catholic Church serves the spiritual needs of area Catholics with morning Masses seven days a week, evening Masses four days a week, and four Masses on Sundays. The 10 a.m. Sunday masses are livestreamed on YouTube. The church offers parishioners ministries such as adult Bible study, grief and bereavement support, and a youth choir. St. Timothy Catholic School is open to children from kindergarten through eighth grade.

FUNERAL HOME

Mountain View Funeral Home

7900 E. Main Street, 480-605-1463 mountainviewfuneralhomeandcemetery.com

Since 1951, Mountain View Funeral Home has made remembering the legacy of loved ones its own legacy. Assisting grieving family members with the funeral process and offering a 24-hour answering service are ways in which Mountainside is there for families during their most difficult moments. The funeral home offers advanced planning, online payments, personal services and community events.

READER RECOMMENDED Bunker Family Funeral Home Mariposa Gardens 33 N. Centennial Way 3529 E. University Drive 480-964-8686 bunkerfuneral.com

6747 E. Broadway Road 480-830-4422 dignitymemorial.com

THANKS FOR THE VOTES MESA!

READER RECOMMENDED Central Christian Church – Mesa Generation Church – Mesa 933 N. Lindsay Road 480-924-4946 centralaz.com

1010 S. Ellsworth Road 480-986-3149 generation.church

NONPROFIT Sunshine Acres Children’s Home 3405 N. Higley Road 480-832-2540 sunshineacres.org

In 1954, the Rev. James and Vera Dingman, who came to be known as Uncle Jim and Aunt Vera, opened Sunshine Acres Children’s Home to commit their lives to caring for children who were separated from their parents. They had faith that God would provide all they needed. No child is ever turned away for financial reasons. Sunshine Acres does not receive government support for direct care of the children.

Instead, friends, businesses, churches and volunteers contribute and host fundraising events on behalf of the home.

READER RECOMMENDED Feed My Starving Children 1345 S. Alma School Road 480-834-2105, fmsc.org

United Food Bank

245 S. Nina Drive 480-926-4897, unitedfoodbank.org

Piefection

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With just two locations, including its original store in Mesa, Piefection doesn’t serve its goodies in cookie-cutter retail restaurant chains. However, patrons enjoy picking up pies from the aromatic store in which they are baked daily. With more than 70 varieties of pie and a rotating monthly offering, the menu never seems dull. It even caters for weddings.

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7900 E. Main Street, Mesa, AZ

6731 E. Brown Road 480-218-7437, piefectionaz.com

READER RECOMMENDED Nelson Estate Jewelers 2051 S. Dobson Road 480-459-9867

Arizona Museum of Natural History 53 N. Macdonald 480-644-2230 arizonamuseumofnaturalhistory.org

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FatCats Mesa

5846 E. Longbow Parkway 480-498-3323, fatcatsfun.com/mesa FatCats offers a variety of activities for families, including 20 bowling lanes, plenty of arcade games, an eight-screen movie theater, a glow-in-the-dark mini golf course, and virtual reality entertainment. There’s something for everybody.

READER RECOMMENDED Mesa Arts Center Jake’s Unlimited 1 E. Main Street 480-644-6500 mesaartscenter.com

1830 E. Baseline Road 480-926-7499 jakesunlimited.com

Dobson Ranch Golf Course

GOLF COURSE

2155 S. Dobson Road 480-644-2291, dobsonranchgolfclub.com

Dobson Ranch isn’t a typical golf destination. On its website, the club calls other establishments too “stiff and stuffy.” It encourages upbeat music, cold drinks and fun on the course above all else.

READER RECOMMENDED Las Sendas Golf Club Superstition Springs Golf Club 7555 E. Eagle Crest Drive 480-396-4000 lassendas.com

6542 E. Baseline Road 480-985-5622 superstitionspringsgc.com

PLACE TO ESCAPE THE HEAT Golfland Sunsplash 155 W. Hampton Avenue 480-834-8319 golfland.com/mesa

Nothing beats the heat quite like fun at the waterpark. Golfland Sunsplash offers waterpark attractions, bumper cars and boats, kart racing, laser tag, arcade games and mini golf.

READER RECOMMENDED FatCats Mesa Arizona Museum of 5846 E. Longbow Parkway Natural History 480-498-3323 fatcatsfun.com/mesa

53 N. Macdonald 480-644-2230 arizonamuseumofnaturalhistory.org

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GAME AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER FatCats Mesa

5846 E. Longbow Parkway 480-498-3323 fatcatsfun.com/mesa

READER RECOMMENDED Jake’s Unlimited 1830 E. Baseline Road 480-926-7499 jakesunlimited.com

FatCats offers plenty in the way of games and entertainment. Patrons can enjoy arcade games, movies, bowling, glow golf and virtual reality experiences. Arcade games are half-priced on Wednesdays, and glow golf features nine space-themed holes.

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MUSEUM Arizona Museum of Natural History

53 N. Macdonald 480-644-2230 arizonamuseumofnaturalhistory.org As the Valley’s only natural history museum, the Arizona Museum of Natural History is the go-to place to learn about our state’s past. Check out exhibits about cultures of the ancient Americas, dinosaurs, archaeology and paleontology.

discovery camp Fun for the Dino Children ages 6-10 years old July 9-13 Mon.-Fri. whole family with 8am-12pm COST: 5 day session: $165 or $135 dinosaurs that for members and Familyroar overnight at so BESTOF the museum 2022 much more.

Friday, June 22 Prehistoric Preschool Children ages 4 and 5 years old Tuesdays, June 5, 12, 19, 26 8am to 12pm COST: $15.00 per class or $12.50 per class for members.

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READER RECOMMENDED i.d.e.a. Museum 150 W. Pepper Place 480-644-2468 ideamuseum.org

Commemorative Air Force Museum 2017 N. Greenfield Road 480-924-1940 azcaf.org

6pm to 9am PLAN Saturday morning 480.644.2230 | www.azmnh.org YOUR VISIT AT COST: $45 per person or $35 for AZMNH.ORG members ARIZONA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY • 53 NORTH MACDONALD, MESA, AZ 85201 For more information visit our website at AzMNH.org 480 644 2230 • AZMNH.INFO@MESAAZ.GOV

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CAR DEALERSHIP Larry H. Miller Ford 460 E. Auto Center Drive 480-900-4839 lhmfordmesa.com

Mesa readers prefer to purchase a new or pre-owned pair of wheels at family-owned and -operated Larry H. Miller Ford. As a full-service dealership with a huge inventory of vehicles and a finance department that is second to none, Larry H. Miller won last year’s President’s Award for its high level of customer service. Incorporating its values of integrity, stewardship, hard work and service, it strives to achieve its mission of enriching the lives of others.

PLACE TO WORK Mesa Public Schools 63 E. Main Street 480-472-0000 mpsaz.org

The teachers, nurses, administrators, counselors, custodians and other employees of Mesa Public Schools work for the community’s best employer, according to our readers. The school district’s employees enjoy a wide array of benefits, including two medical plans, a pair of dental plans and a vision plan. For the first three years, teachers are mentored, and all employees are encouraged to grow and develop.

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READER RECOMMENDED East Valley Institute of Technology 1601 W. Main Street 480-461-4000 evit.com

Liberty Arts Academy 3015 S. Power Road 480-830-3444 libertyartsacademy.com

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55+ MANUFACTURED HOME COMMUNITIES/RV PARKS Las Palmas

215 N. Power Road 480-396-2172, laspalmas55.com Our readers love the affordability and world-class amenities that Las Palmas offers in a resort setting. Homes in the gated 55-and-older community start in the low $70,000s and are designed for energy efficiency and minimal maintenance.

Benefits for residents include weekly social and fitness events, a multimillion-dollar clubhouse and a courtesy shuttle bus.

READER RECOMMENDED Las Palmas Grand 2550 S. Ellsworth Road 480-357-5000 laspalmasgrand55.com

Palmas Del Sol

6209 E. McKellips Road 480-325-1161 palmasdelsol55.com

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CUSTOMER SERVICE Nelson Estate Jewelers 2051 S. Dobson Road 480-459-9867 nelsonestatejewelers.com

(480) 325-1161

As a winner of the Better Business Bureau’s 2020 Torch Award for Ethics, Nelson Estate Jewelers is a logical choice for best in customer service from our readers. Among its customer service practices meriting such praise are transparent pricing and by-appointment hours. To support the community, Nelson Estate Jewelers displays works of local artists in its showroom and donates proceeds from watch battery replacements to the United Food Bank.

READER RECOMMENDED Piefection East Valley Institute of Technology

6731 E. Brown Road 480-218-737 piefectionaz.com

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1601 W. Main Street 480-461-4000 evit.com

REAL ESTATE AGENT Damien Guyer, Realty One Group

2141 E. Broadway Road 623-512-7991 buyandsellwiththisguyer.com

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As a full-service Realtor, Damien Guyer prides himself on bringing Mesa homebuyers and sellers together. Buyers rely on him to find the home of their dreams at or below their budget. Sellers turn to him to help prepare their homes by providing contacts to help them get the job done.

READER RECOMMENDED Kenny Klaus, The Kenny Klaus Team 3919 S. Ellsworth Road 480-354-7344, klausteam.com

Nicole Drew, Helping Hands

2500 S. Power Road 480-385-9107, thehelpinghandsrealestate.com

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YOUTH SPORTS ORGANIZATION i9 Sports

480-726-1613 i9sports.com

The Kenny Klaus Team

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3919 S. Ellsworth Road 480-354-7344, klausteam.com

The Kenny Klaus Team has been recognized by multiple local and national organizations and publications for its outstanding achievements in Valley real estate. Its local experts assist buyers with access to multiple solutions for financing, a seasoned home search consultant, and even free use of a moving truck once a home purchase closes. Sellers can receive multiple cash offers on their home before it hits the market and a comparison with traditional listings.

READER RECOMMENDED Kelly Cook Real Estate Group Mister Rogers Home Team 4421 N. Hayden Road 480-442-9868 kellycookhomes.com

1640 S. Stapley Drive 480-313-7031 misterrogershomes.com

As the nation’s largest multisport provider focused solely on high-quality, community-based youth sports programs, i9 Sports offers leagues, camps and clinics for children ages 3 and older.

Youth have opportunities to participate in wide range of sports such as flag football, lacrosse, soccer, tennis and volleyball in multiple locations in and near Mesa. I9 is committed to providing age-appropriate instruction with an emphasis on good sportsmanship, making sports fun for kids, and achieving its mission of helping those kids succeed in life through sports.

READER RECOMMENDED Mesa Aquatics Club 480-818-3117 teamunify.com/team/azmac/page/home

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GOODS & SERVICES Spencer’s TV and Appliance 115 W. First Avenue 480-833-3072 spencerstv.com

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Ever since Spencer’s TV and Appliance opened its first store in Mesa in 1973, it has focused on personal service and customer satisfaction. Offering personal attention and the best prices, Spencer’s carries a wide selection of products for the home, ranging from washing machines to water treatment systems to 4K televisions. Delivery and installation, professional services and a variety of payment options are available.

READER RECOMMENDED Mesa TV and Appliance 456 W. Main Street 602-666-5887 mesatvappliance.com

Costco

1444 S. Sossaman Road 480-336-6552 costco.com

SKIN CARE

Skin Glo Studio

1911 E. Brown Road 602-573-6898 vagaro.com/skinglostudio Founded in 2013, all of woman-owned Skin Glo Studio’s services are customized to meet each client’s specific needs. Services include microneedling, chemical peels, and removal of irregularities with radio frequency. Skin Glo also sells skin care products and gift cards.

READER RECOMMENDED Skinlogic Beauty Bar Southwest Beauty Bar 1921 S. Alma School Road 480-267-4242 skinlogicbeautybar.com

1239 E. McKellips Road 480-695-6920 southwestbeautybar.com

Skinlogic Beauty Bar in Mesa specializes in corrective skin care, lashes, body contouring, massage therapy, and more.

Being a leader in the most advanced medical treatments, Skinlogic has an effective product or service for everyone. All services and products are highly customized to the clients needs every single visit ensuring you achieve the best possible results.

It’s not just self care, these services are an investment in a happier you and last a lifetime.

We prioritize customer service satisfaction and uphold the highest standards in the aesthetic industry.

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HOME FURNISHINGS

American Furniture Warehouse 4700 S. Power Road 480-500-4121, afw.com

A combination of low prices and a wide selection makes American Furniture Warehouse the favorite destination for furniture and home décor shopping among Mesa readers. Whether one’s taste is traditional, contemporary or modern, the retailer has the right products to cater to all preferences. Free tools such as a visualizer app and 3D room planner make it easy for customers to choose home furnishings that perfectly fit their lifestyles.

READER RECOMMENDED Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery 3426 E. Baseline Road 480-444-5000 fergusonshowrooms.com

Potato Barn

7316 E. Ray Road 480-279-5500 thepotatobarn.com

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TRAVEL AGENCY

Sinclair Travel

3707 E. Southern Avenue 480-981-3795 sinclairtravelcenter.com With the return of travel, readers are turning to Sinclair Travel to assist them in planning the perfect vacation. For more than four decades, Sinclair’s team of experienced travel agents plans everything from cruises and motorcoach trips to honeymoons.

The woman-owned local agency can handle all forms of travel planning.

Nelson Estate Jewelers

JEWELRY STORE

2051 S. Dobson Road 480-459-9867, nelsonestatejewelers.com

Nelson Estate Jewelers rises above the others with its collection of estate jewelry, fairly priced fine and designer jewelry, and assistance creating custom pieces for its customers. The jeweler does not just sell jewelry, watches, gold, silver, coins and collectibles; the staff buys them as well. It offers transparent pricing and provides expert jewelry and watch repair services.

READER RECOMMENDED Dickson’s Jewelers 54 W. Main Street 480-964-5822, dicksonsjewelers.com

READER RECOMMENDED AAA Terra Travel

4126 E. Valley Auto Drive 602-241-3901 mwg.aaa.com/travel

Jared the Galleria of Jewelry

1914 S. Power Road 480-820-0701 terratravelaz.com

1750 S. Val Vista Drive 480-813-2091, jared.com

THANK YOU! We can’t thank you enough for your supporting our small business since 1979!!

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YOGA/PILATES/ ALTERNATIVE EXERCISE Yoga Pulse Studio

PLACE TO EXERCISE

Mountainside Fitness

911 E. Cadence Parkway, 480-625-4289 1253 N. Greenfield Road, 480-889-1865 mountainsidefitness.com When Mesa readers want to break a sweat or pump iron, they prefer to do so at Mountainside Fitness. A great workout is easy to come by whether it is through cardio equipment with entertainment systems, 10,000 pounds of free weights, or an indoor basketball court. Each Mesa location also has over 80 group fitness classes per week. Free towel service, sauna and steam rooms, a specialized cycle studio and free five-day passes are available.

READER RECOMMENDED Planet Fitness

825 W. University Drive 480-307-8478 2643 E. Broadway Road 480-219-8484 planetfitness.com

EoS Fitness

Four Mesa locations eosfitness.com

342 N. Val Vista Drive 480-459-5444 yogapulsestudio.com

Yoga Pulse aims to empower and encourage everyone who practices. Classes include heated flow, yin and power flow. Yoga Pulse also offers meditation, barre and sound healing classes. A green drink smoothie bar, a pricing plan, and a $5 special for new members attending their first class are available.

REAL ESTATE AGENCY

Klaus Team Real Estate Solutions 3919 S. Ellsworth Road 480-354-7344, klausteam.com

Mesa homebuyers and sellers may not always agree on price, but they do concur that Klaus Team Real Estate Solutions is the best. As innovators who partner with the best people and most relevant technology, the agency has earned national acclaim from Real Trends, Trulia and Zillow. By building relationships with clients and constantly challenging the status quo, Klaus has succeeded in selling at least one home every day for the past 12 years.

READER RECOMMENDED Body and Brain Yoga Cross Fit Raidho 4255 E. McDowell Road Thai Chi 2316 E. Baseline Road 480-545-1013 bodynbrain.com

602-499-2543 raidhofitness.com

READER RECOMMENDED Realty One Group Keller Williams 2747 E. University Drive Integrity First Realty 480-270-9741 realtyonegroup.com

830 S. Higley Road 480-854-2400 integrityfirstcares.com

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CLEANING SERVICE Distinguished Manor 806-282-8373 dm-az.com

Mesa readers keep their homes sparkling with the services of family-owned and -operated Distinguished Manor. Distinguished Manor backs up its proficient housekeeping services with a 150%-back guarantee. It offers its affordable cleaning services on a weekly, biweekly or monthly basis to fits its clients’ schedules.

READER RECOMMENDED Simply Housekeeping AZ LLC Molly Maid of East Mesa 480-980-4204 & Apache Junction simplyhousekeepingaz.com

320 E. 10th Drive 480-725-0995 mollymaid.com/east-mesa-apache-junction

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Mesa homeowners do not merely want a roof over their head; they want that roof to remain healthy and stable. So, they turn to the expert roofers at AZ Roofing Works. The company can handle repairs and replacements for tile roofs, shingle roofs, flat foam roofs and light commercial roofs. It offers free estimates, financing and roof certifications (a specialized roof inspection used by homebuyers and sellers).

READER RECOMMENDED Johnson Roofing LLC JBS Roofing

5537 N. 59th Avenue 623-257-6904 jbsroofingaz.com

Polite Pest Control

PEST CONTROL

480-351-5040 politepest.com

When our readers are visited by uninvited and impolite pests, they call Polite Pest Control to remove these “guests.” Two friends, Erik Estarada and Travis Bottoms, with decades of experience in the field, founded the pest control company to provide outstanding customer service while helping people feel comfortable in their own homes. Polite’s trained and qualified team employs special techniques based on biology and breeding patterns to achieve lasting results in removing rodents, termites, scorpions, bees and other pests.

READER RECOMMENDED Critter Getter Iron Mantis

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HOMEBUILDER

GARAGE DOOR SERVICE

Amberwood Homes

AZ Garage Pros of Mesa

4320 E. Brown Road 480-832-8161 amberwoodhomes.com

480-696-6947 azgaragepros.com

Amberwood Homes has been putting roofs over the heads of locals for more than 35 years. The custom builder constructs its luxury homes with master craftmanship, exceptional quality materials, and acute attention to details. Amberwood collaborates with clients to help design and tailor their new homes with gold, diamond or platinum plans.

READER RECOMMENDED Shea Homes Blandford Homes

8800 N. Gainey Center Drive 866-985-8021 sheahomes.com

3321 E. Baseline Road 480-892-4492 blandfordhomes.com

The certified technicians of AZ Garage Pros combine unmatched work with quality parts to fix any and all types of garage door issues. With 100% customer satisfaction, services include maintenance, roller replacement and repair, remote repair and replacement, and installing garage door openers. Free estimates and coupons are available.

READER RECOMMENDED On Track Desert Garage Garage Door Service Doors AZ of Mesa

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TREE NURSERY

Moon Valley Nursery

2653 E. McKellips Road 602-388-1529, moonvalleynurseries.com Moon Valley is the Mesa readers’ top-rated nursey because of the pride it takes in growing and maintaining plants. Its friendly team of experienced staff members can help customers choose the perfect plants for their yards. In addition to its large selection of plants, sod, pottery and fertilizers, Moon Valley offers free professional planting, an app that makes it easy to customize landscaping, a team of professional landscape designers, financing, and a tree rental service.

READER RECOMMENDED A&P Nursery Treeland Nurseries Inc.

6129 E. Brown Road 480-396-8800 2645 W. Baseline Road 480-839-5362 apnursery.com

2900 S. Country Club Drive 480-497-2525 treeland.com

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PET SERVICES

4 Paws Pet Resort 1608 N. Greenfield Road 602-457-3982 4pawspetresort.com

DOG & CAT BOARDING | DAYCARE | GROOMING | MESA, AZ

When our pet-owning readers need to find a place to temporarily house their pets, they drop them off at 4 Paws Pet Resort. For nearly three decades, 4 Paws has provided top-notch resort services to dogs and cats. The pet resort emphasizes animal safety by keeping the environment clean, training its staff and testing for temperament. Accommodations for caged small pets such as guinea pigs, rabbits, lizards, ferrets and birds can be made. A rewards program and grooming for cats and dogs are also available.

READER RECOMMENDED Critter Caretakers Pet Sitting PetSmart 480-553-0105 crittercaretakers.com

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POOL/SPA SERVICE

www.4pawspetresort.com (480) 985-8512 reservations@4pawspetresort.com 1608 N Greenfield Rd | Mesa, AZ 85205

Leslie’s Pool Service

Eight Mesa locations, lesliespool.com Leslie’s carries the products and provides the services that Mesa pool owners need to keep their pools clean and beautiful. Services include installation, repair and cleaning. Leslie’s stores offer a wide selection of pool- and spa-related products, from pumps and covers to floats and games. All of its stores also offer free water testing and labor on repairs. Leslie’s Pool Perks program offers benefits such as free shipping, 5% back in rewards and extended warranties.

READER RECOMMENDED Heath Family Pool Services Poolwerx 480-267-3176 heathfamilypools.com

480-558-011 poolwerx.com

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HOME SERVICES

Norris Air Inc.

3841 E. Main Street, 480-832-3330, norrisair.com For nearly half a century, Norris Air Inc. has been servicing commercial and residential properties to keep them warm in the winter and cool in the summer. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, Norris strives for 100% customer satisfaction through its commitment to exceptional service and outstanding workmanship. Services include HVAC repairs, installation and maintenance. After-hours emergency repair service, a money-saving Ultimate Savings Agreement and free quotes are available.

John’s Refrigeration Heating and Cooling (TIE) 211 E. 10th Drive 480-648-2400 johnsrefrigeration.com

READER RECOMMENDED Plumbsmart Plumbing, Critter Caretakers Heating & Air Pet Sitting 480-553-0105 Conditioning (TIE) 3010 E. Main Street 480-654-8865 itsjustplumbsmart.com

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Experts in Quality Air Conditioning and Heating for over 49 years!

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AC/Repair Service

3841 E Main Street, Mesa 480-832-3330 • norrisair.com

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MORTGAGE

MASSAGE

PlumbSmart Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning

Sun American Mortgage Company

Massage Envy

4140 E. Baseline Road 1-800-469-7383, sunamerican.com

6626 E. McKellips Road, 480-889-0761 1657 S. Dobson Road, 480-839-8639 massageenvy.com When our readers need help with tight muscles or just want to relax, they find relief in the soothing hands of Massage Envy.

Massage therapists who are trained to meet industry-leading standard provide clients a customized experience. Available massage enhancements include aromatherapy, hot stone envy and exfoliating treatments. Facials, products, gift cards and a membership program are available.

READER RECOMMENDED Elements Massage Skin Glo Studio Five Mesa locations elementsmassage.com

PLUMBING SERVICE

Since 1984, Sun American Mortgage Company has dedicated itself to helping clients realize their real estate and home financing goals. Providing some of the most affordable and competitive rates, it offers home purchase, refinance and reverse mortgage services. Built on its core values of purpose, vision and philosophy, Sun American strives to change people’s lives for the better.

READER RECOMMENDED JC Shea Mortgage Fairway Independent Loan Officer Mortgage Company

1745 S. Alma School Road 480-599-6755 academymortgage.com/ about-us/team/jcshea

1911 E. Brown Road 602-573-6898 vagaro.com/skinglostudio

3010 E. Main Street 480-654-8865, itsjustplumbsmart.com Rated A-plus by the Better Business Bureau, PlumbSmart Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning keeps Mesa readers’ plumbing running smoothly. Its plumbing services include leak repair and repipe, drain cleaning, and sewer and hydro jetting. Standing behind its work with a lifetime warranty, PlumbSmart provides free estimates and same-day service at the guaranteed lowest price.

5416 E. Baseline Road 480-406-5678 fairwayindependentmc.com

READER RECOMMENDED The Plumber Guy Standard Plumbing 9162 W. Cactus Road, Peoria Supply 623-583-6424 theplumberguy.com

550 E. Baseline Road 480-507-2150 standardplumbing.com

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MASSAGE ENVY DOBSON 1657 S Dobson Rd. Mesa, AZ 85202 480-839-3689

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MASSAGE ENVY SUPERSTITION GATEWAY 1946 S Signal Butte Rd., Ste 103 Mesa, AZ 85209 480-986-3689

MASSAGE ENVY TEMPE MARKETPLACE 1900 E. Rio Salado Pkwy, Ste 150 Tempe AZ 85281 480-446-3689

These locations are locally owned and operated by Sam & Sheila Biggs, a native Mesa family. We appreciate your business and support!

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NEW BUSINESS

Lou Malnati’s for voting us Best New Business in Mesa and Top 3 Takeout Service.

3510 E. Baseline Road 480-885-2499 loumalnatis.com Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria brought its half-century of expertise in Chicago-style deep dish pizza to Mesa diners this past year. The family-owned pizzeria bakes its thin crust and famous Chicago-style deep crust pies with the freshest and finest ingredients, such as cheese from a small Wisconsin dairy and tomatoes from California farmers. Gluten-free and crustless options are available, as is catering and a rewards program.

READER RECOMMENDED Mountain Mike’s Pizza Mae-Kong Thai Tapas and Bar 849 N. Dobson Road 480-992-4131 mountainmikespizza.com

1649 S. Stapley Drive 480-702-0367 bit.ly/3pdTmJ6

NAIL SALON Polish and Pamper

2051 S. Dobson Road 480-839-4025 polishpampernailspamesa.com Polish and Pamper uses the latest technology and trends in the nail industry to provide the best services at affordable prices in an airy and clean environment. The nail salon’s services include enhancements, manicures, pedicures, and lash and permanent makeup. Polish and Pamper takes safety and sanitation seriously by implements that are medically sterilized after each use, discarding buffers and files after a single use, and using liner protection for all pedicures.

READER RECOMMENDED Panda Nails & Spa Palace Nail Longue

1959 S. Power Road 480-219-6757 pandanailsandspamesa.com

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5052 S. Power Road 480-410-6988 palacenailslounge.com

VETERINARIAN/ HOSPITAL

Power Road Animal Hospital 2333 S. Power Road 480-641-4141 powerroadanimalhospital.com

When Fido or Fluffy are feeling under the weather, their Mesa owners take them to Power Road Animal Hospital. Power Road is a full-service hospital with experienced and skillfully trained veterinarians and staff who can provide a wider range of services than many other animal hospitals.

Services include dental care and surgeries, X-rays and ultrasounds, behavior counseling, cold laser therapy, and an in-house pharmacy. The hospital is committed to helping owners give their animals a long, happy and healthy life.

Lou Malnati’s Mesa | 3510 E Baseline Rd | 480-885-2499

READER RECOMMENDED Alma School Animal Hospital Red Mountain Animal Hospital 1305 W. Guadalupe Road 480-838-9117 almaschoolanimalhospital.com

6025 E. McKellips Road 480-985-7228 redmountainvet.com

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AUTO REPAIR

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Best Auto Repair

Mesa Auto Works 1636 N. Banning 480-372-4299 mesaautoworks.com

For 27 years, ASE-certified Mesa Auto Works has been keeping local drivers’ vehicles running smoothly. Its experienced technicians use the latest diagnostic technology to provide high-quality service with a quick turnaround. Services include heating and air conditioning repair, transmission and engine services, and standard maintenance. Trustworthy estimates, free phone charging and Wi-Fi, and money-saving specials are available.

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T hanks F or V oTing U s a s BEST AUTO REPAIR We are open & ready to assist you during these times!

Over 15,000 sq.ft. to service cars and trucks!

READER RECOMMENDED Sun Devil Auto – Mesa Gunnell’s Tire and Auto 1932 N. Power Road 480-877-0600 sundevilauto.com

1950 N. Gilbert Road 480-844-1090 gunnellstires.com

Village Square at Dana Park

PLACE TO SHOP

1744 S. Val Vista Drive danapark.com

With its palm-lined walkways, courtyard fountains and elegant marble column accents, Village Square at Dana Park beckons Mesa readers when they are in the mood to shop. Its two-story structures house offices and retailers such as Sephora, Ann Taylor Loft, Guitar Center and Bath & Body Works. For those who work up an appetite while shopping, there are plenty of dining options such as Rodizio Grill, Chipotle, Seafood Market and Café Zupa.

READER RECOMMENDED Superstition Springs Center

6555 E. Southern Avenue 480-832-0212, superstitionsprings.com

Nelson Estate Jewelers

2051 S. Dobson Road 480-459-9867, nelsonestatejewelers.com

480-969-1954 • mesaautoworks.com 1636 N. Banning, Mesa, AZ 85205

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RENTAL COMMUNITY

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Avilla Enclave

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8433 E. Guadalupe Road 855-998-5411, avillaenclave.com Avilla Enclave’s gated community provides high-quality living for Mesa renters.

Avilla offers one-, two- and three-bedroom plans for its detached single-family homes.

Spacious open floor plans and private backyards and patios make for a luxury home experience.

Community amenities include a resort-style pool, covered parking and garage availability, walking paths and a dog park. Avilla is a pet-friendly community that allows up to three dogs per property, regardless of breed.

READER RECOMMENDED Springs at Alta Mesa Avilla Lehi

1865 N. Higley Road 480-630-9567 springsaltamesabyavanti.com

3425 E. Thomas Road 833-759-1614 avillalehicrossing.com

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AIR CONDITIONER/ REPAIR SERVICE John’s Refrigeration Heating and Cooling

211 E. 10th Drive, 480-648-2400, johnsrefrigeration.com When the summer heats up, Mesa readers rely on family-owned and -operated John’s Refrigeration Heating and Cooling to make sure their HVAC systems keep them cool. John’s has been providing comprehensive heating and air conditioning services since 1970. Its services are guaranteed 100% and include maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and replacement and installation. Coupons, financing options and free second opinions are available.

READER RECOMMENDED Norris Air Inc. PlumbSmart Plumbing, 3841 E. Main Street Heating & 480-832-3330 Air Conditioning norrisair.com 3010 E. Main Street 480-654-8865 itsjustplumbsmart.com

LAWYER/LAW FIRM

Lerner and Rowe

Laurie DeBusk, Mozzie Fox

535 E. McKellips Road 602-977-1900, lernerandrowe.com Lerner and Rowe’s award-winning personal injury and wrongful death attorneys have recovered nearly $2 billion for their clients, including close to $600 million in the last three years alone. Knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of personal injury law, Lerner and Rowe has dedicated itself to client service and satisfaction since its founding in 2005. Representatives are available to clients 24/7, 365 days a year.

READER RECOMMENDED Horne Law Firm PLC 1347 N. Greenfield Road 480-275-515 hornelawaz.com

HAIR STYLIST

My AZ Lawyers

1731 W. Baseline Road 480-470-1504 myazlawyers.com

6016 E. McKellips Road 480-251-7837 mozziefox.com

Laurie DeBusk takes customer service to the next level. Specializing in curly hair, DeBusk leaves ego behind and follows her clients’ directions precisely. She’s quick to recommend products, primarily from the Kin Cosmetics line, or any advice to turn damaged hair beautiful.

READER RECOMMENDED Babydoll Hair Salon 1310 E. Southern Avenue 480-350-7588 babydollhair.com

Salon Blissful

1228 S. Sossaman Rd. 480-832-1954 salonblissful.com

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INSURANCE AGENCY/AGENT

Insurance Professionals of Arizona 3521 E. Brown Road 480-981-6338, insuranceproaz.com

For peace of mind, Mesa readers trust Insurance Professionals of Arizona with all of their insurance needs. IPA is an independent insurance agency, meaning that it can help clients find lower insurance rates by shopping over 40 different providers. Whether it’s auto, home, business, life, health or motorcycle insurance, IPA provides the best policies from the best companies at the lowest rates available.

READER RECOMMENDED Mike Landry, Farmers Insurance The Arizona Group, Insurance Brokers

1245 W. Guadalupe Road 480-275-4990 agents.farmers.com/az/mesa/michel-landry

1125 E. Southern Avenue 480-892-8755 arizonagroup.com

HAIR SALON/BARBERSHOP

Mozzie Fox/Laurie DeBusk

Best Insurance Agency Three Years in a Row!

A Personalized Quote Experience Home, Auto, Life & Business We’re an Independent Agency

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Call for a Free Quote: 480-981-6338

Mozzie Fox’s owner, Laurie DeBusk, is carrying on her family’s hairstyling tradition. Her paternal grandparents, Don and Christine Flanagan, were hairdressers for Universal Studios in the golden age of movies. With her team, DeBusk stresses the importance of customer service, listening to clients and making all guests feel comfortable.

Our Goal at Legacy Retirement – Making Sure YOU Feel at Home

READER RECOMMENDED Great Clips Sport Clips

937 N. Dobson Road 480-668-4247 sportclips.com

Northeast Mesa’s Premier Retirement Community

Choose from a variety of private apartment sizes to suit your needs.

And to ensure maximum comfort in your new home, we strive to make a Personal Touch Connection every day.

SENIOR LIVING

• Independent living with personal care services available

Legacy Retirement Residence of Mesa 5625 E. McKellips Road 480-985-0300, legacymesa.com

• Assisted living and memory care

The personal touch culture and heart-to-heart connections with those it cares for make Legacy Retirement Residence the top vote getter among our readers for senior living. Offering assisted and memory care, Legacy provides residents daily activities, restaurant-style dining, beautiful living areas and a variety of apartment floor plans. Thrift, continuous improvement and personalization are the core values that guide Legacy in caring for seniors and their families.

• Personal emergency call system

• 24/7 certified and professional care staff

READER RECOMMENDED Canyon Winds Retirement 2851 N. Boulder Canyon 480-948-0700 canyonwindsretirement.com

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6016 E. McKellips Road 480-251-7837, mozziefox.com

10706 E. Point Twenty-Two Boulevard 480-590-4351 greatclips.com

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2645 E. Southern Avenue 480-831-5000 friendshipvillageaz.com

• Weekly housekeeping • Transportation

480-985-0300 5625 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa www.legacymesa.com

• Full calendar of activities • 3 restaurant-style meals daily • Utilities and cable • Exercise room; Beauty/barber shop

Ask about our move-in incentive!

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medical

MEN’S WELLNESS

Rose Canyon Health & Wellness 6239 E. Brown Road 602-740-2021 rosecanyonhealthnwellness.com

Our male readers trust Rose Canyon Health & Wellness for its integrative approach to providing patients with health solutions and personalized care. Its holistic health care model is designed to identify and treat diseases and disorders by considering the physical, mental and spiritual health of patients. Its services include hormone replacement therapy and a weight loss program.

AUDIOLOGY

Fynes Audiology

2058 S. Dobson Road 480-456-0176, fynesaudiology.com The full-service audiology clinic at Fynes Audiology assists people struggling with hearing loss to regain the confidence and security associated with being able to hear comfortably. Equipped with modern audiological technologies, its experienced audiologists perform comprehensive hearing evaluations and can recommend a wide range of hearing aids and assistive listening devices, earplugs and earbuds. A special two-week no-risk hearing aid demo is available.

READER RECOMMENDED Sense Wellness Center 2830 E. Brown Road 480-819-5700 senseclinics.com

READER RECOMMENDED Good Sound Audiology Dr. David McBride, 6816 E. Brown Road Tri-City Audiology

The Chiropractic Wellness Institute 1809 E. University Drive 480-442-463 azspinalcare.com

928-756-7606 goodsoundaudiology.com

PLASTIC SURGEON/ BODY IMPROVEMENT

EYE CARE Swagel Wootton Eye Institute

Full Circle Health

4838 E. Baseline Road 602-704-4794, fullcircleaz.com

220 S. 63rd Street 480-641-3937 eyeinstituteaz.com

By providing patients with comprehensive personalized care focused on their specific needs, Full Circle Health surpasses the standards of current health care models. It performs the widest range of medical, weight loss and aesthetic services under a single roof.

Services include Botox, laser hair removal, cool sculpting and ultherapy. Full Circle also provides monthly specials, consultations and aviation medical certifications.

When Mesa readers look at Swagel Wootton Eye Institute, they see a team of board-certified eye doctors committed to providing the highest-quality eye care in Arizona. For 60 years, the ophthalmology practice has employed leading technology and a patient-centered focus to customize care and deliver outstanding results. The procedures it performs include LASIK, glaucoma treatment, dry eye treatments and cataract surgery.

READER RECOMMENDED AZ Laser Skin Rejuvenation Dr. Karl B. Hiatt, 1121 S. Gilbert Road Turning Pointe Plastic Surgery 480-779-4008 azlaserclinic.net

6553 E. Baywood Avenue 480-923-7318 tri-cityaudiology.com

4540 E. Baseline Road 480-844-1410 drhiatt.com

READER RECOMMENDED Red Mountain Eye Care 6136 E. Brown Road 480-900-5926 azredmountaineyecare.com

Woolf Eye and Laser Clinic 1600 N. Higley Road 844-332-0202 woolfeyecare.net

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FYNES AUDIOLOGY, LLC: Cassandra Fynes, Au.D, CCC-A

Roger Knighton, M.N.S., CCC-A

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THANK YOU MESA FOR YOUR VOTES! Local Care You Can Depend On “My hearing loss cost me three friendships that I know of, a strained relationship with my husband, two grandchildren who think I don’t understand them, boredom at church, and lost interest in attending get-togethers.”

• Hearing Aids • Hearing Protection • Hearing Testing Dr. Cassandra M. Fynes, Au.D. CCC-A Roger Knighton, M.N.S., CCC-A

Check out our online hearing screener at FynesAudiology.com

2058 S. Dobson Rd., Ste 9 Mesa, Arizona 85202

480-456-0176

www.fynesaudiology.com

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VOTED BEST DENTIST IN Chandler AND BEST OF THE BEST! BESTOF

OB/GYN Embry Women’s Health 2204 S. Dobson Road 480-376-2170 embrywomenshealth.com

Our female readers trust Embry Women’s Health to provide them with personalized in-depth medical care that focuses on the individual patient and her concerns. The OB/GYN’s services include prenatal care, IUD and other birth control, ultrasound and well woman exams. Embry is in network with all major insurance plans and offers a simple fee schedule for patients paying out of pocket.

Easy online scheduling and a secure online portal are available.

READER RECOMMENDED A New Beginning OB/GYN 5304 E. Southern Avenue 480-237-3040 drbullaro.com

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DENTIST

Las Sendas Dental Health

2947 N. Power Road 480-907-0965, lassendasdentalhealth.com

, great DENTISTry. that s how we roll.

480.899.4477 chandler, az

Las Sendas Dental Health is a one-stop dental practice that offers comprehensive general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry services under one roof. It aims to create an inviting and environment for patients and uses state-of-the-art technology to help provide the best possible dental care. Services include root canals, crowns, implants and emergency dental care. Most major dental insurance plans are accepted, and financing options through CareCredit and Lending Club are available for expenses not covered by insurance.

READER RECOMMENDED East Valley Dental Care Dr. Gary Robison 426 W. Fifth Place 480-890-2811 eastvalleydentalcare.com

2855 E. Brown Road 480-494-8984 drrobison.com

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URGENT CARE

Banner Urgent Care

Six Mesa locations, bannerhealth.com

HOSPITAL/MEDICAL CENTER

Banner Desert Medical Center 1400 S. Dobson Road 480-412-3000, bannerhealth.com

During its nearly four decades, Banner Desert Medical Center has been committed to a hightech, high-touch philosophy of care. All of its departments employ state-of-the-art technology for services such as transplants, neurology, maternity and imagery. As one of Arizona’s largest and most comprehensive medical facilities, it also offers integrative therapies such as dog, music and massage therapy.

When the medical needs of Mesa readers cannot await a scheduled doctor’s appointment, they turn first and foremost to Banner Urgent Care. Less costly than emergency room visits, Banner accepts most medical insurance plans. Bolstered by conveniences such as online check-ins and telehealth appointments, Banner can get patients the medical care they need when they need it.

READER RECOMMENDED Dignity Health Urgent Care Three Mesa locations dignityhealth.org

READER RECOMMENDED Banner Baywood Medical Center Banner Gateway Medical Center 6644 E. Baywood Avenue 480-321-2000 bannerhealth.com

1900 N. Higley Road 480-543-2000 bannerhealth.com

NextCare

535 E. McKellips Road, 480-844-7400 1066 N. Power Road, 480-807-0130 nextcare.com

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST DENTAL OFFICE! BESTOF

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We are very honored to be chosen Best Dental Office in the 2022 East Valley Tribune Best of Mesa awards. Thank you so much to all who voted for us!

Dr. Martin Farnsworth & Dr. Derek Farnsworth

We restore full smiles with a professional and caring environment, where our patients become extended family.”

– Dr. C. Martin Farnsworth, DMD

• Accepting New Patients • Dental Implants, Enjoy a Completely New Smile in Just a Few Days • Cosmetic Crowns and Veneers • Invisalign®

A leader in full-service hi-tech dentistry, where we transform smiles

2947 N. Power Rd. Mesa, Arizona. 85215 480-283-5854 lassendasdentalhealth.com

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ALTERNATIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT/ MEDICINE

The Mint Dispensary 330 E. Southern Avenue 480-664-1470 mintdeals.com

CHIROPRACTOR

Dr. Antonio Rodriguez, Infinite Healing Center 2509 S. Power Road 480-985-7070, infinitehealingcenter.com

In Mesa, those looking to minimize pain through legalized cannabis-based products turn to The Mint Dispensary. The Mint sells a wide range of flowers, edibles, vaporizers and concentrates. It also offers daily buy-one, get-one-free deals on flowers.

READER RECOMMENDED Zen Leaf Dispensary

Dr. Antonio Rodriguez, director of health care at Infinite Healing Center, has been helping patients attain their health goals since 2003. He combines the best handson techniques, most advanced rehabilitation and physiotherapy methods, state-ofthe-art education models, and a cutting-edge vitamin and supplement prescription plan to help patients attain optimal health.

550 W. McKellips Road 602-960-2273 zenleafdispensaries.com

READER RECOMMENDED Dr. Tyson Marostica, Dr. Tyson Adair, Arizona Sports Clinic Advanced Motion Chiropractic 5735 E. McKellips Road 602-668-8109 arizonasportsclinic.com

AZ Natural Selections Dispensary 938 E. Juanita Avenue 480-272-9888 aznaturalselections.com

6824 E. Brown Road 480-454-3418 advancedmotionchiropractic.com

BESTOF VOTED ‘BEST CHIROPRACTOR’ IN MESA FOR 3 YEARS IN A ROW!

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lnfiniteHealingCenter.com 2509 S. POWER RD., #115 MESA, AZ 85209

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MEDICAL PRACTICE

Stripes Primary Care

2919 S. Ellsworth Road 480-984-5225, stripesprimarycare.com Stripes Primary Care partners with and listens to its patients to address all of their health care needs. Stripes provides services in primary care, prevention and wellness, and allergy testing and treatment. Its team of providers can treat and manage conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. A patient portal and online payments are available.

READER RECOMMENDED GP Family Care Cornerstone Family Medicine

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

6553 E. Baywood Ave. 480-641-4922 gpfamilycaremesa.com

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services 1255 W. Baseline Road, 480-820-5422, sbhservices.org

The psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists and other support staff of Southwest Behavioral & Health Services meet the needs of the community they serve. The qualifying charitable organization provides services for autism, opiate addiction and mental health. It also offers training programs for its staff and the community.

READER RECOMMENDED Lifewell Behavioral Wellness Marc Center Outpatient Clinic 262 E. University Drive 6915 E. Main Street 602-808-2800 lifewell.us

433 E. University Drive 480-218-3280 copahealth.org

4545 E. Southern Avenue 480-981-6100 cornerstonefamilymed.com

ORTHODONTICS Frost Nichols Orthodontics 5058 E. Southern Avenue 602-825-3084 frostortho.com

Since 2000, the passionate and dedicated team of Frost Nichols Orthodontics has provided its patients with the highest-quality care in a friendly, comfortable environment. Its treatments include Damon braces, clear aligners and gummy smile treatment. A patient rewards program is available.

CBD

READER RECOMMENDED Macdonald Orthodontics Dr. Nathan Yetter, 5753 E. Brown Road East Valley Orthodontics

Kure CBD and Vape 7205 E. Southern Avenue 480-892-8273 kurevapes.com

480-470-7795 macdonaldortho.com

1635 N. Greenfield Road 480-630-2796 eastvalleybraces.com

ORAL SURGEON

AZ Max Surgeons

6755 E. Superstition Springs Boulevard 480-409-9418 azoralsurgery.com With nearly two decades of experience in the vape industry, Kure CBD and Vape is a recognized leader in the field. It tailors its in-store service to assist adult smokers transitioning to alternative products. Kure carries a wide selection of e-liquids, disposables, and hardware and accessories. It price matches local competitors to guarantee its customers get the lowest available prices.

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READER RECOMMENDED Liberty Arts Academy St. Timothy Daycare Preschool 3015 S. Power Road 480-830-3444 libertyartsacademy.com

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As a tuition-free charter school, Liberty Arts Academy helps students thrive and succeed.

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St. Timothy Preschool provides a Catholic environment in a quality school where the safety and well-being of its students are top priorities. The school aims to meet a child’s needs spiritually, socially, emotionally, academically and physically by recognizing each child as an individual. St. Timothy Preschool follows state and diocesan curriculum and guidelines.

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East Valley Institute of Technology 1601 W. Main Street 480-461-4000, evit.com

East Valley Institute of Technology offers more than 40 tuition-free career-specific classes for high school students. EVIT provides three elective credits each year.

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St. Timothy Catholic School is dedicated to forming each child in the image and likeness of Christ by teaching gospel values and promoting academic excellence. The kindergarten through eighth grade elementary school is a ministry of St. Timothy Catholic Church, a dynamic parish and family community. The school makes a point to work with parents as the primary educators as it keeps Christ in the center of all that they do.

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When Brittany Whitman was a student at the Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, the school only accepted 20 undergrads annually to the education program. Whitman didn’t accept the suggestion that she find a backup plan. Good thing: Her students and parents love her so much that she’s this year’s top elementary school teacher. “I was born knowing that’s what I was going to do,” Whitman said with a laugh. In her fifth year at Liberty Arts Academy, the first grade teacher said the secret to her success is to build relationships with parents and students.

Eric Perez has spent 32 years in career and technical education — and he wouldn’t have it any other way. “I’ve been truly blessed,” said Perez, who has taught graphic design and multimedia at EVIT for 22 years. His students keep him inspired and passionate about his occupation. “The students at EVIT, sometimes they don’t eat breakfast or lunch. They give up a lot of their free time to be at EVIT. It makes me want to give them as much as I possibly can.”

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In his third year as EVIT superintendent, Chad Wilson is grateful he is helping to change students’ lives. The teens are treated with respect and, therefore, the school has a high success rate. “I’m the lucky one,” the Tucson native said. “This is a really unique place with unique people. We treat individuals with respect and, at the end of the day, that’s important. We change live by loving students and serving communities.”

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Best Pizza

Best Golf Course

Best Jewelry Store

• Longbow Golf Club • Red Mountain Ranch Country Club

• Helzberg Diamonds • AZ Diamond Center

Best Bakery/Dessert

Best Place to Grab a Cocktail

Best Lawyer/Law Firm

• D’Vine Bistro and Wine Bar • Native Grill & Wings

Best Place to Escape the Heat

• Kneaders Bakery & Cafe • Panera Bread

• Mesa Arts Center • i.d.e.a. Museum

• Kevin Koelbel, East Valley Institute of Technology • Hoopes, Adams & Scharber PLC

Best Barbecue

Best Best Place to Watch the Game

BUSINESS/SERVICES

Best Massage

• Mesa Regal RV Resort • Sunrise Village

Best Mortgage

Best Asian Food • Pei Wei • Thai Patio

• Bobby Q • Rudy’s BBQ

• MOD Pizza • Oregano’s Pizza Bistro

• The Draft Sports Grill • Lucky Lou’s

Best Beer/Brewery

Best Seafood

Best Breakfast Spot

Best Sports Bar

• Oro Brewing Company • Lochiel Brewing

• T.C. Eggington’s • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Best Brunch

• What’s Crackin Café • Tucked Away Craft Kitchen & Bar

Best Fast-Food Burger

• Smashburger • Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Best Coffee Shop • Black Rock Coffee Bar • The Human Bean

Best Craft Beer

• Chupacabra Taproom • Oro Brewing Company

Best Deli/Sandwich Shop • Firehouse Subs • Knuckle Sandwiches

Best Delivery (Food)

• Rocky’s Pizza and Cheesesteaks • Twisted Pies Pizzeria

Best Happy Hour

• 12 West Brewing Co. • Native Grill & Wings • D’Vine Bistro and Wine Bar

Best Healthy Food

• Mad Greens - Dana Park • Nature’s Finest Natural Foods

Best Italian Food

• Buca di Beppo • Alessia’s Ristorante Italiano

Best Local Burger

• Red Lobster • Baby Kay’s Cajun Kitchen • Lucky Lou’s • The Draft Sports Grill

Best Steakhouse

• Charleston’s Restaurant • Red White & Brew

Best Sushi

• Osaka Japanese Steakhouse • Kona Grill

Best Tacos

• Tacos Tijuana • Senor Tacos

Best Takeout

• Mellow Mushroom • Big Nate’s Family BBQ

Best Wings

• ATL Wings • Barro’s Pizza Mesa

COMMUNITY

Best Church/Place to Worship • Saints Catholic Church • Red Mountain Community

Best Funeral Home • Legacy Funeral Home • Meldrum Mortuary

Best Best-Kept Secret

• Jalapeno Buck’s • East Valley Institute of Technology

Best Nonprofit • Paz de Cristo • A New Leaf

• Lucky Lou’s American Grill • Giant Hamburgers

FUN & ACTIVITIES

Best Meat Shop

• Golfland Sunsplash • Usery Mountain Regional Park

• Killian Beef

Best Mexican Food

• Serrano’s Mexican Food Restaurants • Macayo’s Mexican Food

Best Family Entertainment

Best Game and Entertainment Center • Escape Room • Bowlero Mesa

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Best Auto Repair

• Mind 24-7 Mesa • Arroyo Family Dental

• East Mesa Auto Repair Center • Red Mountain Tire & Automotive

Best Car Dealership • East Valley Nissan • Superstition Lexus

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• Heavenly Scent Professionals • Carnation Home Cleaning Inc.

Best Customer Service • Chick-fil-A • In-N-Out Burger

Best Garage Door Service

• Discount Garage Door Repair • HouseStar Garage Door Repair Mesa

Best Goods & Services

• Sunland Plumbing • Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery

Best Hair Salon/Barbershop • Ninja Cuts • Tantrum Hair Salon

Best Hair Stylist

• Merna Yarbro, Studio 56 Salon • Sabrina Miller-Castillo

Best Homebuilder • Pulte Homes • KB Home

Best Home Furnishings • At Home • La-Z-Boy

Best Home Services

• AZ Valley Window Cleaning • Lane Anderson Handyman

Best Insurance Agent/Agency • State Farm • The Adams Agency

Best New Business Best Pest Control • Merrill • Bulwark Pest Control

Best Pet Services

• Mad About Dogs • Bark Avenue Pet Resort

Best Place to Exercise

• LA Fitness • Red Mountain Multigenerational Center

Best Place to Shop • Mesa Riverview • Mesa Market Place

Best Place to Work • Hub Grill Bar • Mesa Auto Works

Best Plumbing Service • Rainforest Plumbing & Air • Mason Mechanical

Best Pool/Spa Service • AM Corsons

Best Real Estate Agency • The Poty Group • Dippong Duo Realty

Best Real Estate Agent

• Jim Meseroll, Canyon Rock Realty • Tina Smiddy, West USA Realty

Best Rental Community • The Reserve at Eastmark • The Premiere at Eastmark

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Best Senior Living

• Las Palomas Senior Living • Citadel

Best Skin Care

• Laser Skin Care • Skin Care Specialists

Best Tree Nursery

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Best Veterinarian/Hospital • 1st Pet Veterinary Centers • Brown Road Animal Clinic

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• Kumar G Arun, M.D. • Dr. David C. Marzulo, D.O.

Best Oral Surgeon

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Best Plastic Surgery/ Body Improvement • Josh Olson • Dr. Patti Flint

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Best Eye Care • Riviera Opticare • Costco

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Best Dance Studio • Dance Barn • Jem Dance

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Mountain View’s Brayden Wagstaff excelling on tennis court

BY AARON HEALY Tribune Contributing Writer

T

he potential in sophomore tennis star Brayden Wagstaff comes from a long line of talented family members. Brayden’s dad, Steve, has played tennis his whole life, as well as Brayden’s grandparents, Abby and Terry Wagstaff.

“We’re just happy to be here to watch him play,” Abby said.

The Wagstaff family has always acknowledged Brayden’s talents. One of his talents is being ambidextrous which is the ability to use his left and right hands equally well. Brayden has always embraced his ability rather than seeing it as a disadvantage.

“Growing up ambidextrous was always a spe-

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Brayden originally started playing tennis right-handed, but then converted to left-handed as he got more comfortable playing tennis. His dad always knew it was a big decision for him to choose which hand to use.

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Brayden is ambidextrous, giving him the ability to use a racket in either hand. It’s come in handy at times in matches, showcasing his talent and natural ability on the court. (Zach Alvira/Tribune Staff)

Desert Ridge beach volleyball building strong foundation

BY ALYSSA ESQUIVEL Tribune Contributing Writer

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our years ago, Desert Ridge science teacher Justin Sherrill stood face-to-face with a major project at hand.

His daughter, Jordan Sherrill, was about to enter her first year of high school. A beach volleyball player in the eighth grade, Jordan had a strong desire to continue playing at the high school level but there were no beach volleyball programs offered at Desert Ridge. However, this would not stop Sherrill from meeting with the athletic director in hopes of making his daughter’s wishes come true.

“I was just kind of bummed because they didn’t have beach volleyball and at that time it had been around in the state for maybe three years or so,” Sherrill said.

“I knew it was out there, so I just started talking with the athletic director about how I could get this program started.”

Now a science teacher at Desert Ridge and head coach of the beach volleyball team, Sherrill has had the success any coach would hope to have in their first few years with three straight winning seasons and a state appearance.

He would soon, however, be handed his

The Desert Ridge beach volleyball team is building a strong foundation in short order with revamped courts and a roster filled with talented players eager to make an impact at state.

(Courtesy Valerie Sherrill)

second project in trying to renovate the worn-down volleyball courts.

“The courts were very rough at first.

There were always volleyball courts on campus, but I think they were built in the early two thousands and nobody ever took care of them,” Sherril said. “There were like 6-foot weeds, and we were always pulling out twigs and roots and unfortunately broken glass sometimes.

So, yeah, that was quite a project to get it cleaned up.”

After a few years of persuading, Sher-

rill would accomplish another major project in helping the girls get two brand new beach volleyball courts.

Now in their fourth year, the future looks bright for the Jaguars who are looking to add another winning season along with their second state appearance. However, Sherrill understands that the biggest accomplishment of this program has been the improvement of the girls on the court and seeing bonds created within the team.

“I mean, it’s nice that we’ve had all win-

ning seasons, but it’s not the most important thing,” Sherrill said. “I tell them, too, that when you look back at your high school careers in certain sports, you’re not going to care about how many wins you had or how far you went into state.

It’s just going to be about the time you got to spend with your teammates.”

A major factor that has helped contribute to the Jaguars’ success is top pairs senior Caprice Lorenzo and sophomore Lucci Alexander. Going 12-0 last year, the girls are poised for another undefeated season and will look to go deep in the pairs state tournament. One of many goals Lorenzo is hoping to achieve this season.

“I just want to keep growing with my partner Lucci to improve on our finish from last season,” said Lorenzo.

While Alexander hopes to make a return to the pairings tournament as well, she still wants to make it an emphasis to help Lorenzo have one final chapter she will always remember.

“My personal goal this season is to give it my all and to give my partner Caprice an amazing senior year that she’ll never forget. You are only a senior in high school once,” said Alexander.

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right-handed, but he writes left-handed, and he plays tennis left-handed,” Steve said. “When he was a little kid, he could actually color with both hands at the same time, he’s always been an extraordinary kid.”

After playing soccer for nine years, things suddenly took a turn when Brayden injured one of his knees.

Brayden and his family concluded that he should pursue playing tennis.

Brayden, 16, started playing tennis at the age of 13. He has come a long way in those three years by putting in numerous hours of practice to get to where he’s at today.

“He did some clinics, he was very passionate, and started playing five to six days a week,” Steve said.

“I knew I wanted to play tennis when I put in a lot of hard work and started to see the results show in matches and tournaments,” Brayden added.

Even though he has been playing tennis for a short period of time, the sky’s the limit for Brayden. Brayden’s earliest memories of playing tennis take him back to junior high school.

Brayden’s motivation has helped him improve his tennis game. His parents feel that his commitment to excellence is why he is such a skilled tennis player.

“It’s always been his motivation, he’s been the motivator behind it, he’s been the one pushing for lessons, pushing for tournaments, pushing for all that stuff,” Steve said. “It wasn’t us dragging him to do it.”

Brayden’s passion for the game of tennis has developed throughout his high school career. His freshman season at Mountain Mountain View sophomore Brayden Wagstaff has View High School started out already shown his potential to be a star on the court very successful and led him to for the Toros with wins in big matches and his ability be the No. 2 player on the tennis to overcome adversity. (Zach Alvira/Tribune Staff) team that season. Something he “In the junior high state tournament, and his family are very proud of.

I went in with no hopes of winning,” “Being a freshman varsity player, a kid Brayden said. “I thought I would get de- going into ninth grade, that was a pretty stroyed, I ended up making it to the fi- big accomplishment for him to do that,” nals.”

Steve said. “He didn’t think he’d get on Building confidence at such a young the team, and he originally started off age is so important, and that’s what has No. 5 and worked his way all the way up helped Brayden play tennis to this day. to No. 2, so he worked really hard to get

to No. 2.”

Last season the Mountain View Toros made it all the way to the second round of the state tournament behind No. 1 player JD Manning and Wagstaff.

Losing to Brophy in last year’s state invitational was a heartbreaker for the Toros.

Steve always has good advice for Brayden when it comes to winning and losing.

“He really likes to win, but he understands losing that it’s just a part of it, that’s something we explained from the very beginning, in tennis you lose a lot,” Steve said.

Family means everything to Brayden, especially his parents and grandparents, who he believes are his biggest influencers on why he loves playing tennis so much. Tennis is a big part of Brayden’s life, and he always has his family supporting him.

“I tell him strive for excellence, do the best you can and as long as you’re doing your best, and working your hardest then it doesn’t matter whether you win or lose, the effort you put in is what matters,” Steve said.

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h, here we go again,” the Phoenix Film Festival’s Jason Carney remembers thinking leading up to last year’s event.

Delayed from its usual spring setting to late summer, he said the annual festival came right as concerns were mounting due to the COVID-19 delta variant.

Thankfully, the event performed well — better, in fact, than the previous year’s event, which had itself been delayed and dissected into a smaller version of itself amid the pandemic’s early waves.

Carney, the festival director, is similarly hopeful for this year’s 22nd annual Phoenix Film Festival, which returns to its usual spring setting at Harkins Scottsdale 101 from Thursday, March 31, to Sunday, April 10. The International Horror & Sci-Fi and Arizona Student film festivals are once again tied in.

This year’s diverse lineup is projected to include more than 200 works spanning local, national and international productions, plus appearances from guest filmmakers. Audiences will be able to see films from all over the world compete for awards.

Films range from feature length to shorter projects, encompassing mediums and genres like live action, animation, narrative stories, documentaries and college productions – or, “kind of a little bit of everything,” as Carney puts it.

The inclusion of the annual International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival lends credence to genre pictures.

Highlights, according to Carney, include director Dan Mirvish’s Watergate thriller/dark comedy “18 1/2” and the “wildly entertaining” documentary “The Pez Outlaw,” about a smuggling operation of rare Pez dispensers from Europe into the United

The Phoenix Film Festival Kids’ Day puts families on the red carpet. (Jennifer Mullins) States in the ’90s.

“You want to come to a festival and you don’t want to see a bunch of dramas or you don’t want to see a bunch of dark documentaries,” Carney said, emphasizing the variety.

“You want to be able to see some light stuff, too. And so it’s important for us to program some romantic comedies, you know what I mean?” he continued.

“There’s a place for that, and you want to lighten up; you want to have an enjoyment of your day.

“You’re going to see these powerful, amazing performances of trauma, but like, hey, let’s cleanse our palette and see something that’s going to make us laugh or see a documentary that’s going to raise awareness or just give us a good feeling.”

The recent Unified

by Film category, on the other hand, has been rebranded and expanded as Community Spotlight –

showcasing the diversity of filmmakers from the African American, Latinx, Native American, Asian American and Pacific Islander, and LGBTQ+ communities.

The idea, Carney said, is to work with and promote nonprofits in those communities to create opportunities and raise awareness of the issues they face, while also giving those communities the opportunity to see films with their same world view.

“It’s nice to see yourself represented on screen in some regard or at least getting that vision and having that commonality with the director of films,” Carney said.

The Arizona Student Film Festival is set for Saturday, April 9. The annual competition screens short films created by grade school and high school students, with one high school winner to receive a $1,000 scholarship.

“It’s always a fun day at the festival that Saturday morning,” Carney said. “It’s just exciting to see not only have the opportunity for these young filmmakers to have their films on the screen, we get to see the family, their parents, their siblings, their grandparents, they’re all there and

they’re all supportive. It’s just such a great feeling and we’re just really proud of that program for sure.”

Notable this year, beyond films, is more of an emphasis on the social aspect that had been reduced the past couple festivals.

While last year’s audience was not the size it had been just a few years back, Carney said it “set the tone for us just kind of moving forward and setting us up for hopefully an even bigger comeback this year with the return of our Party Pavilion, which we haven’t been able to do since 2019.”

The opening weekend Party Pavilion, he said, is back with some changes aimed to ensure comfortability and openness.

Highlights are the Opening Night cocktail party; Friday’s Industry Night, which Carney calls “the biggest networking event of the year for the state”; and the Saturday night Film Prom.

“It’s kind of fun to intermingle that with so many great films we play,” Carney said.

Free educational filmmaker panels will also be set up in the theater on each weekend. Plus, there’s the free Kids’ Day the first Saturday morning, April 2, another opportunity for connection and education.

“We try to do a whole thing where it’s different parts of the filmmaking so it’s educational and fun, and it’s a wide enough variety so they can kind of go from station to station without waiting forever to do an activity,” he explains.

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Public Notices CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Consultant for the following: City of Mesa Integrated Water Infrastructure Improvement Study PROJECT NO. CP0988 The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified consulting firm or team to develop an integrated water master plan.

The proposed integrated masterplan will update the City’s 2010 Water Masterplan including any subsequent in-house updates, and City’s 2009 Wastewater Masterplan and any subsequent in-house updates.

All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services are invited to submit their Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

The proposed integrated water masterplan includes four major components, each component being a standalone, comprehensive master plan. The four components are: • Water Resources Masterplan • Water Master plan.

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RFQ Lists. This RFQ is available on the City’s website at http://mesaaz.gov/business/engineering/ architectural-engineering-design-opportunities.

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CITY OF MESA PUBLIC NOTICE The Mesa City Council will hold a public hearing concerning the following ordinances at the April 4, 2022, City Council meeting beginning at 5:45 p.m. in the Mesa City Council Chambers, 57 East First Street.

1. ZON21-00731 (District 5) Within the 2800 to 3100 blocks of North Recker Road (west side) and within the 5900 block of East Longbow Parkway (south side). Located north of McDowell Road on the west side of Recker Road (20± acres). Modification of the Longbow Park Planned Area Development Overlay (Longbow Park PAD), Rezone from Light Industrial (LI) to Limited Commercial (LC), Council Use Permit (CUP), and Site Plan Review.

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El Departamento de Vivienda y Redesarrollo de la Ciudad de Chandler está solicitando comentarios sobre la Enmienda Substancial al Plan Anual de 2022 propuesta preparada para el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (HUD por sus siglas en inglés). Los planes son las guías integrales de la Ciudad de Chandler sobre las normas, los programas, las operaciones y estrategias para satisfacer las necesidades y metas locales de la vivienda. Los planes están disponibles para su revisión en la Oficina de Vivienda ubicada en 235 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ, 85225, de lunes a viernes, de 8 a.m. a 5 p.m., y en nuestro sitio web chandleraz.gov/affordablehousing del 28 de marzo de 2022 al 12 de mayo de 2022. Se llevará a cabo una Audiencia Pública el 6 de abril de 2022, a las 4 p.m. en 235 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ, 85225. Los comentarios por escrito se deben dirigir a: “2022 Substantial Amendment Annual Plan” y se deben recibir a más tardar el 12 de mayo de 2022 a las 5 p.m. (Tiempo Estándar de la Montaña); se pueden enviar por correo postal o llevarse en persona a 235 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225; ó enviarse por correo electrónico a chandler.housing@chandleraz.gov. Para más información, por favor comuníquese con Amy Jacobson al 480-782-3200.

Aviso a Personas con Discapacidades: La Ciudad de Chandler está dedicada al cumplimiento del Decreto de Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA por sus siglas en inglés) y a mantener instalaciones, servicios, programas y actividades accesibles; promover la inclusión a través de adaptaciones razonables; y esforzarse por hacer que todas las interacciones con el gobierno de la Ciudad sean positivas y exitosas para todos. Cualquier persona que requiera una ayuda o servicio auxiliar para una comunicación efectiva, o una modificación a las normas o los procedimientos para participar en un programa, servicio o actividad de la Ciudad de Chandler, se debería comunicar con la División de Vivienda, al (480) 7823200 (ó TTY al 7-1-1, ó a través del Servicio de Retransmisión de Arizona al 1-800- 367-8939, TTY en inglés al 1-800-367-8939 ó en español al 1-800-8422088) ó con el Coordinador del Decreto ADA de la Ciudad, Jason Crampton, al (480) 782-3402 (ó al 7-1-1 a través del Servicio de Retransmisión de Arizona) ó en ada.coordinator@chandleraz.gov, tan pronto como sea posible, pero preferiblemente no menos de dos días hábiles antes de la reunión o del evento programado. Las quejas de que un programa, servicio, instalación o actividad de la Ciudad no es accesible para las personas con discapacidades deben dirigirse al Coordinador del Decreto ADA. Para más información sobre el decreto ADA y los servicios, programas y actividades de la Ciudad, por favor visite el sitio web de la Ciudad (chandleraz.gov) o comuníquese con el Coordinador del Decreto ADA. La Ciudad de Chandler tiene la norma de tomar medidas razonables para proporcionar acceso oportuno y significativo a las personas con dominio limitado del inglés. La Ciudad de Chandler deberá asegurar este acceso significativo en todo enfoque de su trabajo, incluyendo a los participantes en sus programas, actividades, información, servicios, o beneficios cuando sea apropiado, así como al público en general. El personal de vivienda deberá proporcionar servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística a las personas con dominio limitado del inglés con las que se encuentren o que se pongan en contacto con la División de Vivienda. Para obtener asistencia de traducción o interpretación, sin cargo, por favor llame a la Oficina de Vivienda al 480-782-3200 ó envíe una nota electrónica a chandler.housing@chandleraz.gov.

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PUBLIC NOTICE The City of Chandler Housing and Redevelopment is requesting comments on the proposed 2022 Substantial Amendment Annual Plan prepared for the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The plans are the City of Chandler’s comprehensive guides to the policies, programs, operations, and strategies for meeting local housing needs and goals. The plans are available for review at the Housing Office located at 235 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ, 85225, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on our website chandleraz.gov/affordablehousing from March 28, 2022 to May 12, 2022. A Public Hearing will be held on April 6, 2022, at 4 p.m., located at 235 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ, 85225. Written comments addressed to “2022 Substantial Amendment Annual Plan” must be received by May 12, 2022, at 5 p.m. (MST); may be mailed or dropped off at 235 S. Arizona Ave., Chandler, AZ 85225; or emailed to chandler.housing@chandleraz.gov. For more information, please contact Amy Jacobson at 480-782-3200.

Notice to Individuals with Disabilities: The City of Chandler is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and to maintaining accessible facilities, services, programs and activities; promoting inclusion through reasonable accommodations; and striving to make all interactions with City government positive and successful for all. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a City of Chandler program, service, or activity, should contact the Housing Division, at (480) 782-3200 (or TTY 7-1-1, or via the Arizona Relay Service at 800-367-8939, TTY English 800-367-8939 or Español 800-842-2088) or the City's ADA Coordinator, Jason Crampton, at (480) 782-3402 (or 711 via AZ Relay Service) or ada.coordinator@chandleraz.gov, as soon as possible but preferably no fewer than two business days before the scheduled event or meeting. Complaints that a City program, service, facility or activity is not accessible to individuals with disabilities should be directed to the ADA Coordinator. For more information about the ADA and City services, programs, and activities, please see the City's website (chandleraz.gov) or contact the ADA Coordinator.

It is the policy of the City of Chandler to take reasonable steps to provide timely and meaningful access for persons with limited English proficiency. The City of Chandler shall ensure this meaningful access in the entire scope of its work including participants in its programs, activities, information, services, or benefits when appropriate, as well as the general public. Housing staff shall provide free language assistance services to LEP persons whom they encounter or who contact the Housing Division. For translation or interpretation assistance, at no charge, please contact the Housing Office at 480782- 3200, or email chandler.housing@chandleraz.gov.

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