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8 years and still no trial in Gilbert officer’s slaying BY JIM WALSH Tribune Staff Writer

ne by one, Gilbert police officers tied blue ribbons around a sign that memorializes their slain colleague, Lt. Eric Shuhandler only a few yards from where he was shot to death eight years ago. They saluted in a demonstration of respect and honor as part of an annual ceremony near a shopping center at Baseline Road and Val Vista Drive, honoring an officer whose service sets a high standard for all Gilbert officers to emulate and sending a poignant message to his family that the man with a magnetic personality who loved his family and baseball will never be forgotten. “He was larger than life in a lot of ways,” said Ken Fixel, a retired Gilbert police lieutenant and a friend of Shuhandler. “He made you feel important. He was a guy who everybody wanted to be around.” Police, friends and family members also are keenly aware that the convicted murderer who is accused of killing Shuhandler in cold blood during a traffic stop in January 2010 is still awaiting trial. Since he and an accomplice were arrested

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Gilbert Police officers salute a memorial to Lt. Eric Shuhandler at the spot on Baseline Road and Val Vista Drive where he was slain in 2010. The department holds an annual ceremony on the day he died.

after a dramatic shootout with police just hours after Shuhandler’s slaying, the case against the alleged assassin, Christopher Angel Redondo, 43, has been tangled in a legal battle over his competency to stand trial That delay exacerbates the grief still felt today by the slain officer’s children and Gilbert police.

“It’s painful waiting this long,” said Gilbert Police Chief Mike Soelberg, who attended the annual memorial because “events like this celebrate Lt. Shuhandler’s sacrifices for the community.” “It prolongs the agony of what happened,” See

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EV school heads, police chief oppose arming teachers BY JIM WALSH AND PAUL MARYNIAK Tribune Staff

resident Donald Trump’s proposal that a select number of trained teachers be armed with concealed guns is drawing largely negative reaction from East Valley school superintendents and a police chief who fears it would create more problems than it would solve. The East Valley Tribune polled superintendents and police chiefs last week on whether they favored arming teachers in light of the Feb. 14 massacre at the South Florida high school that claimed the lives of 14 students and three staffers and wounded 12 others. Trump proposed that arming a few highly

trained teachers could reduce or even eliminate such carnage. Superintendents in Chandler, Tempe and Gilbert flatly oppose the idea, while others had district spokespeople issue a statement. Others gave more nuanced responses. Higley School District spokeswoman Michelle Reese only would say Superintendent Mike Thomason was out of town. While most police chiefs declined to comment on the politically charged proposal, Gilbert Police Chief Mike Soelberg said, “It’s not the best choice. They should focus on education.” He said even teachers who are expert marksmen lack the vital training that officers receive on when it’s necessary and legal to fire their weapons.

“I don’t think teachers are the best option,” said Soelberg, a former Mesa assistant police chief who once supervised Mesa’s team of school resource officers – the first line of defense in keeping schools safe. “They want to protect their kids at all times. You see them sacrificing themselves in these shootings to protect a child,” he added. The National Rifle Association espoused arming teachers after the Florida massacre and previous campus shootings. Police and school officials boast how the largely unnoticed SROs build rapport with students on campus. They also take all threats seriously and investigate to deterSee

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Longtime Cubs personality honored by Cactus League BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Tribune Staff Writer

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hat are you doing here?” longtime Chicago Cubs clubhouse manager Yosh Kawano asked a man hanging around the team’s clubhouse during spring training in Mesa many years ago. Kawano, who had worked with the Cubs since they moved their spring training home from Catalina Island to Mesa’s Rendezvous Park in 1952, ran his domain with authority and adamantly insisted that only ballplayers and coaches enter the clubhouse, even going so far as to shoo off team executives on occasion. Even notable Mesa businessman and philanthropist Dwight Patterson, the man credited with bringing major league baseball to Mesa in the first place, was not immune. As told by Kawano’s close friend Carl Ruzicka at the Cactus League Hall of Fame induction in February, the story goes that Patterson was hanging around the Cubs clubhouse, drawing Kawano’s ire. “You don’t belong here. Get out of here,” Kawano told Patterson, totally oblivious to the notable resident’s identity. Patterson, for his part, said he was just looking for a way to help out, so Kawano eventually relented and handed him a broom, still unaware that his new unpaid assistant also happened to be one of the most powerful businessmen in the East Valley. “Who the hell taught you how to push a broom? Never mind, I will do it myself,”

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Yosh Kawano's first baseball job was as batboy for the Chicago White Sox during their California spring training in 1943.

Kawano said, according to Ruzicka. Patterson then offered to give Kawano a ride back to his motel in Mesa if he was OK running a couple of errands first. It was not until they made their way to Patterson’s massive estate that Yosh realized he was not dealing with the typical Cubs hanger-on. Despite the seriousness with which he took his job, Kawano was also a friendly, infectious presence with the Cubs who befriended a litany of professional ballplayers and celebrities during his career.

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Yosh Kawano, recognizable by his floppy white hat, had a lot of famous visitors in his Cubs clubhouse, including President Bill Clinton.

The Cactus League Hall of Fame recently inducted Kawano, whose career spanned 65 years with the team, over 50 spring trainings spent in Mesa at Rendezvous Park and Hohokam Stadium. Cactus League visitors over the past six decades, especially the Cubs faithful, will not soon forget the man in the famous white floppy hat who took care of players and kept the clubhouse in tip-top shape. Many Cubs players, in particular, remember Yosh’s time with the team fondly. “When I got traded to the Cubs, I didn’t meet the president or the manager; Yosh was the first person I met,” said pitcher Fergie Jenkins, who spent 10 seasons with the Cubs and is a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. “When I met Yosh, I knew I was part of the ballclub.” The longtime clubhouse manager also counted baseball legends Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio among his many friends. He even became friends with Frank Sinatra, whom he met through the Cubs’ then-manager, Leo Durocher. He also met Bill and Hillary Clinton, though the latter had to name-drop prominent Chicago judge Prentice Marshall just to gain access to the Kawano’s heavily guarded clubhouse, according to Tony Ruzicka. Despite working a job that is often overlooked by fans, Kawano was recognized by many players who realized the impact he had on their success. “I wouldn’t have been the player I was without Yosh,” Mark Grace said. Grace went to three All-Star Games and was considered a top first baseman in baseball during the 13 seasons he spent with the Cubs. Within the baseball world, clubhouse managers are some of the hardest-working employees on a given team. Their shifts can run 12 to 14 hours a day as they take care of everything from distributing player equipment and uniforms to doing team laundry and outfitting the clubhouse with everything the players need to feel at home, according to a profile on the profession on MLB.com. Kawano first met the Ruzicka brothers when they were ballboys for the Chicago Bears in the 1960s during the period when the football team shared Wrigley Field with the Cubs. The Ruzickas eventually became Cubs season ticket holders in the 1990s and reconnected with Kawano, who even lived with Carl during his last decade working for the Cubs. See

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Detention officer slain in shootout with Gilbert police A Maricopa County Sheriff’s detention officer was shot and killed

by police Feb. 26 after threatening officers in a Gilbert neighborhood. Joshua Kinnard, 37, was acting erratically when police were called to a home near Recker and Guadalupe roads. Police reportedly spent 20 minutes working to de-escalate the situation, but Kinnard refused assistance. As officers went to speak with another resident, Kinnard retrieved a weapon and began threatening police. Officers then opened fire on Kinnard. Kinnard had been with the Sheriff’s Office for six years and was on approved medical leave at the time of the incident, deputies said. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

Gilbert tax preparer faces being shut down byAccountable federalBusiness courtServices Inc. and its owner, Alfred George Decker, is under

scrutiny over federal income tax returns the company prepared. The Justice Department has asked a federal court to shut down the Gilbert business. According to the complaint, Decker and ABS have continually and repeatedly prepared returns that claimed deductions to which their customers were not entitled, ignored basic principles of tax law by claiming personal expenses as business deductions, ignored limitations on certain types of deductions by identifying the expense incorrectly on the return, and manipulated different entities’ tax returns to try to hide or eliminate income and zero-out customers’ tax liabilities. The complaint says Decker had previously pleaded guilty to fraudulently preparing an income tax return in Arizona State Court. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

Cardon Children’s Medical center opens outdoor play space for patients, families Cardon Children’s Medical Center has opened “The BIG Outside,”

an outdoor play space and healing garden for patients and families, at the hospital, 1400 S. Dobson Road. The area is designed to offer activities to help children keep their minds off treatment or to receive rehabilitation therapy outdoors. This includes mini golf, a basketball court, an amphitheater for kids’ programs and a bereavement garden. A group of community members, parents and young patients across Maricopa County worked together with Banner Children’s staff and the Banner Health Foundation to raise nearly $520,000 for the project. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

ASU campus proposal in Mesa gets new life with city council vote The Mesa City Council approved a resolution that could soon result in an Arizona

State University campus being built in the city. Lawmakers again floated the idea of bringing a campus to Mesa. A similar plan was put to voters two years ago, but it did not pass. On Feb. 26, councilmembers voted to authorize Mesa City Manager Chris Brady to “enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Arizona Board of Regents” to develop, operate and maintain educational facilities in downtown Mesa. Jeff McVay, the manager of downtown transformation, said the proposal included a “scaled-back version” of previous plans, with a building between 100,000 and 125,000 square feet. Resident reaction was mixed, with some residents saying that construction and upkeep would take away from the city’s public safety fund, while others said the move would give the city a much-needed opportunity to grow and be recognized nationally. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

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he said. “Everyone wants closure. We will get it. We are patiently waiting.”

In cold blood

Shuhandler’s slaying is one of the East Valley’s most notorious cases. For many, it has been impossible to forget. On the evening of Jan. 28, 2010, the 42-year-old divorced father of two had stopped a pickup truck driven by Daimen Irizarry because of a partially obscured license plate. Shuhandler had obtained Redondo’s identification as well, went back to his patrol car and discovered Irizarry’s passenger had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Shuhandler was walking back toward the truck when he was fatally shot in the face. Irizarry and Redondo sped away, prompting a wild 50-mile chase on U.S. 60 to Superior, where the truck ran out of gas. Redondo took out several patrol cars by tossing debris into the roadway as officers from Mesa, Gilbert and the Department of Public Safety officers gave pursuit. A gun battle ensued, ending when police shot the defendants’ legs out from under them, nearly severing Redondo’s ankle. Almost miraculously, there were no additional deaths and Redondo and Irizarry survived to have their day in court. Irizarry was sentenced to 107 years in prison for his role in the case. But prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Redondo, an inherently slower legal process. The case has been stuck in sand for years. No matter what happens with Redondo’s murder charge in Shuhandler’s slaying, he already has been sentenced to life in prison without parole in the unrelated

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The accused killer of Lt. Eric Shuhandler has been awaiting trial in his murder for eight years as lawyears wrangle over his competency.

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Gilbert Police Lt. Eric Shuhandler was slain during a routine traffic stop in January 2010.

March 2009 slaying of Ernie Singh near Globe.

A fallen hero’s farewell

Thousands of police officers from across the country gathered in the Valley for Shuhandler’s funeral, his fellow officers recalling how he would use his vacation time to visit his parents in New Jersey or his sister in Oregon. His two daughters, Meredith and Nicole, 12 and 10, respectively, when he died, were paramount in his life. “It does not go away, ever,” Fixel said about the wound the department suffered as a result of Shuhandler’s slaying. “You try to drown out the bad feelings from the incident and think about the good times.” Meredith Shuhandler had her father’s initials tattooed on her left hand, noting that he made her promise at age 7 to never get a tattoo. “I really wanted something to honor him. Every time I look down at my hand, I remember him,” she said, recalling his “fun personality” and the inspiration he gave her. She remembers ski trips, outdoor activities and her father’s love for Chevrolet Corvettes. When she was younger, she was bitter over his slaying. “I was angry and I thought it was unfair.” Now, Meredith focuses on living her life in manner that would make him proud. “I’m very grateful for the 12 years I had with him. It shaped my life in so many ways,” said Shuhandler, an Arizona State

University student and an equestrian. “I think he would want me doing exactly what I am doing right now.” “When I make a decision, I think about whether it would be something that would make him proud of me.” She said she does not dwell on her father’s death or on Redondo’s endless case, knowing it’s beyond her control. “I would not say it’s a burden, but it’s very frustrating,” she said. “It makes me mad when I think about it. Closure would be nice.” Shuhandler’s sister, Joyce Mendelsohn of Portland, commemorates the sad anniversary every year by writing about how much she misses her brother. Their mother, Dara Shuhandler, passed away before seeing justice for her son’s slaying. For several years before her death, she maintained close contact with Gilbert police from her New Jersey home, eager to see her son’s accused killer have his day in court. Shuhandler’s memory also is enshrined in the hearts of many of the officers he worked with. “We remember him every year,” said Sgt. Darrell Krueger, a Gilbert police spokesman. “We have people who were extremely close to Eric who feel the pain every day.” For officers who did not know Shuhandler, it is important to remember how he died. “We face the same dangers every day,” he said.

Slowing the wheels of justice

Redondo has been found competent three times, with experts generally finding that he understands the charges he faces and the court proceedings. But Redondo’s defense attorney argues that he has not been properly examined to determine whether he is capable of assisting his attorney, the second prong of competency. The issue could potentially decide whether Redondo faces trial or is sent to a state psychiatric hospital until doctors decide he is competent. In eight years, Redondo has been represented by eight different defense attorneys. He has been examined by at least 10 psychologists and psychiatrists who have reached different conclusions on his competency. Finally, his most recent defense attorneys, Dan Raynak and David Lockhart, commissioned Marisa Menchola, a Tucson psychologist affiliated with the University of Arizona, to examine Redondo and to review the evaluations of all the other mental health experts. He is expected to report his findings soon.

Raynak said he was seeking an independent opinion from Menchola on a matter that has hung up the case for years. “I think the problem is that the doctors who did the evaluations did not properly evaluate Mr. Redondo’s ability to communicate with his attorney,” Raynak said. But Redondo treated Menchola with the same level of indifference he had demonstrated to other psychologists and attorneys. “Mr. Redondo refused to come to a private room to complete the evaluation,” Menchola wrote in a report. “I came to his cell door and spoke to him through the trap. He was sitting on the floor with a pink towel on his head. He did not acknowledge my presence and only made minimal, fleeting eye contact. He did not answer any of my questions.” Menchola noted Redondo’s long history of mental illness, including diagnoses of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, manic depression and polysubstance abuse. She noted that several psychologists determined he was capable of understanding the legal proceedings, but it is difficult to determine whether he can assist his attorneys. Raynak and Lockhart requested a Daubert hearing, a more exhaustive review using recognized scientific methods to determine if he can assist his attorneys. “In this instance, Mr. Redondo’s mental illness cannot improve, and his situation will continue to deteriorate,” they wrote the judge, saying they “can’t be expected to go to trial with an individual who is unable to assist his attorneys, even in the most basic way, at the time of trial.” But Deputy County Attorney Juli Warzynski argued that Redondo has been found competent for trial three times and is not entitled to yet another competency hearing. “Defendant has not cooperated with anyone concerning his case for four years,” she wrote. “This refusal has been found to be volitional.” She said Menchola provided no new evidence that hadn’t been considered at the previous hearings. Pending the judge’s ruling, a trial date is now set for Sept. 5. But if Redondo were to be ruled incompetent, “in that situation, he would be sent to the Arizona State Hospital,” Raynak said, where he would be held until doctors determine he is competent. At that point – no one knows when that might be – he would be scheduled for trial.

Rights and frustration

Although the delays in the case against Redondo are frustrating, Krueger said it’s See

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important for everyone’s constitutional rights to be protected. He said the last thing police want to see is the outcome of trial reversed or an order to retry the case because of a legal error, putting extra strain on everyone. “We certainly would like to see it reach its natural conclusion,” Krueger said. “We want the proper course to lead to an outcome.” Former Gilbert Mayor John Lewis said he knew Shuhandler well and will never forget him. He said a hush fell over Gilbert Town Hall the day after the slaying. His slaying shook the town, especially since he was only the second officer in Gil-

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mine whether they are real or hoaxes. Police report a spike in such threats, especially on social media, in the wake of the South Florida tragedy. Gilbert alone has investigated eight threats, made one arrest and is confident of making another, Soelberg said. But many schools have no SRO because the districts can’t afford them and municipalities often won’t pay for them. While the vast majority of East Valley high schools have SROs, many junior highs and middle schools do not, and elementary schools rarely do. Typical is Phoenix, where 83 SROs cover 94 schools in 22 districts. Some SROs cover multiple schools. Phoenix Police Sgt. Vince Lewis, a police spokesman, said that while Chief Jeri Williams was out of town, “she favors exploration of using retired law enforcement as a possible means to augment school security.” Arizona Education Association President Joe Thomas, whose organization represents many teachers throughout the state, said, “Arming teachers is a bad idea and distracts from the real needs our students and teachers have in the classroom. “The actual threats in our schools are our students sitting in school buildings that are falling apart, and without enough school counselors and full-time certified teachers,” Thomas added. Heidi Vega, spokeswoman for the Arizona School Boards Association said her group “will only take a position on bills that are formerly introduced in session.” “We are currently working on a board resolution that school boards can pass indicating more assistance is provided to schools to invest in resources (training, staff, etc.) needed for safe and secure

bert’s history to die on duty. The other had been an accident caused by a drunk driver. “We were very close. When I got the phone call, I was torn apart,” Lewis said. “He is one that the community continues to cherish and thank.” Lewis said he also is looking forward to seeing justice served. “That’s frustrating and upsetting,” he said. “It’s sad it’s taken so long.” (Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune photographer)

During their annual ceremony honoring slain Lt. Eric Shuhandler, Gilbert Police officers tie ribbons around the memorial plaque erected at the spot where he was killed. Shuhandler was only the second Gilbert officer killed in the line of duty.

school environments.” In the East Valley, arming teachers drew strong negative responses from Chandler Unified Superintendent Camille Casteel, Tempe Union High School Superintendent Kenneth Baca and Gilbert Public Schools Superintendent Shane McCord. “Safety is a top priority,” Baca said. “However, I do not favor teaches carrying guns in school. Teachers are meant to teach and ensure our students learn. They cannot be expected to do the job intended for our brave law enforcement officers.” Stating “I do not favor arming teachers on campus,” McCord said, adding: “What I do favor is more capital money from the state so we can modify our schools to help make them more secure. I believe arming teachers has the potential to cause more harm than good.” Casteel said, “I don’t support arming our teachers with guns. The time required to be adequately trained and maintain their skill level would be excessive in terms of time and money. “To expect our teachers to take on this responsibility – in addition to everything else they are being required to do – would drive many out of the profession, in my opinion.” Kyrene Superintendent Jan Vesely said, “The conversation around improving the response to violence on our school campuses has offered many possible actions, all well-intended with an interest in protecting our students and preventing tragedies.” She stressed, “At this time, there is no discussion of allowing guns to be brought into our classrooms.” And Vesely added, “I have yet to see any data that indicates arming classroom teachers offers a higher level of safety, and my personal preference is to work with law enforcement rather than become law enforcement.”

Mesa Public Schools spokeswoman Heidi Hurst said, “The topic of arming school staff certainly is controversial, with compelling rationale on both sides. “While the concept seems to provide additional security, without appropriate training, it could also increase risk,” she added. “Mesa Public Schools is not considering it at this time.” Some East Valley districts receive Federal Safety Program grants, administered by the state Department of Education. Department data shows that this year, the grants underwrite SROs in two Kyrene middle schools, seven junior highs and six senior high schools in Mesa, two junior highs and one senior high in Chandler and all seven Tempe Union schools. Casteel said ACP Erie and Oakland do not have SROs at this time but that “we plan to address that in 2018-19.” “We did not receive funding from the state grant for four SRO positions that we had previously been granted so there is a strain on an already tight budget,” she added. All five Gilbert comprehensive high schools have full-time SROs, as does its junior high located within Mesa city limits. But McCord said his district does not have SROs in any junior high within the town nor at its specialized junior high/ high school. Mesa police have 15 full-time SROs and bring in off-duty officers, working on overtime, to staff three more schools, said Det. Steve Berry, a police spokesman. Gilbert has nine SROs, with seven of them assigned to high schools, Soelberg said, with others rotating to the junior high schools. He said Gilbert is in a difficult position because it has more than 80 schools, counting charters. In addition, Gilbert does not have a state grant to pay for the officers’ salaries.

“I am working on a plan to cover these gaps,” Soelberg said. “All the chiefs are talking to their superintendents. Safety is number one for them and us.” Chandler Sgt. Dan Mejia, a former SRO, said it is belittling to hear politicians talk about SROs as guards – as if students are prisoners. “It’s a much broader performance of duties by these SROs,” he said. SROs monitor social media, teach classes on citizenship and the law, investigate threats and investigate crimes far beyond shootings, such as drug dealing and theft, he said. “We are hoping to establish a rapport,” Mejia said. “If you see something, say something. It’s having these kids feel like they can report something and be contributing to school safety.” He said SROs often mentor students. He knows of an SRO who noticed a student was ditching classes and took the unusual step of providing a ride to school. “There’s no greater satisfaction than, years later, they thank you for being there for them,” Mejia said. Former Mesa Police Chief John Meza, who is now director of security for the Tempe Union High School District, said his district has five Tempe police SROs and two Phoenix police SROs. “They have to be the tough guy/tough girl police officer, but they also have to be very approachable, and laugh and joke,” he said. Police and school administers are sending a message that threats are no joke, however, at a time when everyone is on high alert. “Every school is extremely safe with the SRO on campus. The SRO is an invaluable resource, not just as an armed presence on campus, but to do everyday investigations,” Meza said.

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racist video involving five boys from San Tan Junior High has prompted some soul searching among Chandler Unified School District administrators, but the boys in the video will not be disciplined. While district officials are conducting an ongoing dialogue with African-American parents enraged by the video, Superintendent Camille Casteel said she also wants to address several broader issues involving the district. Those issues include the lack of racial diversity among the faculty and administrative staff districtwide as well as apparent unevenness in disciplinary action against students, Casteel said at a news conference last month. Data indicated that African-American students may be disproportionately suspended and more severely disciplined than students of other racial backgrounds. The video, made Jan. 12 in a private residence, involved five boys singing along to a racially offensive song. Unknown to

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During his career, Kawano saw many changes in both his profession and the game of baseball itself. In fact, in the early days, Kawano – who managed the contracts with suppliers like Rawlings – had to keep detailed records of which players owed him money because nothing was given to them for free. Players had to pay for items like gloves, shoes and baseballs for signing autographs. There is some irony in the fact that Kawano spent his career keeping outsiders from entering the clubhouse, considering how he got his start with the Cubs. Kawano grew up in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles. His brother Nobe Kawano went on to serve as the Los Angeles Dodgers clubhouse manager for more than 30 years. Yosh got his first taste of professional baseball as a bat boy for the Chicago White Sox in Pasadena, California. Later on, he stowed away on Cubs team ferries headed for Catalina Island in hopes of finding an odd job here or there despite having no formal invitation. Eventually, the team gave in and named Yosh a clubhouse assistant in 1943. That is the position he held when the Cubs moved to Mesa in the early 1950s. Kawano became the Cubs’ home clubhouse

those boys, a sixth had recorded it, then posted it on social media. Parents had demanded that the district take action against the boys, but Casteel (Tribune file photo) said the Chandler Unified Superintendistrict was dent Camille Casteel said "we powerless to have some work to do" when do that. it comes to diversifying staff. While a district investigation “included lengthy discussions as to whether the district could discipline the students,” she said, “we could find any evidence they participated in the posting or dissemination of the video.” “The boys were unaware they were being recorded,” she said. “None of the five

posted it to social media and none participated in the dissemination of the video to social media.” Hence, she added, “there is no evidence they intended to bully or intimidate,” and while the video “was hurtful and offensive, it is not within our authority to discipline these students.” Casteel said the boys’ parents and school officials are meeting with the boys “to teach them why the lyrics are so offensive and destructive, the ramifications of their actions and the dangers of social media.” But Casteel said, “While we may be limited, we’re not powerless.” She noted that the governing board recently adopted a resolution reiterating that Chandler Unified’s commitment to diversity and fairness. In part, that resolution stresses that the district’s “long-standing mission, vision and core values are based upon the unwavering belief that diversity, equity and collaboration on our school campuses and in all district operations are essential.” “We express deep support for those hurt and make it clear that such behavior is un-

acceptable,” said the resolution, which is posted on the district’s website. “All of our students and staff, and each of our school community members, deserve to feel safe and valued at all times.” Casteel said that out of the district’s 46,000 students, 5.3 percent are AfricanAmerican but only 2.2 percent of teachers and 4.4 percent of administrators are black. Part of the problem with increasing the number of black faculty members is the statewide teacher shortage, and that shortage is even more acute when it comes to minority teachers. “We have some work to do and we are committed to doing everything we can to increase the number,” Casteel said. She also said disciplinary action is “out of balance” as well, and that black students are 3.8 times more likely to be suspended. Casteel said one of the steps the district will be taking is hiring a “director of equality and inclusion” and forming a committee of parents and community members and educators to review programs for minorities.

carcerated in the Poston War Relocation Center, an internment camp in Arizona. E v e n t u a l l y, Kawano’s baseball connections aided in his release as Chicago White Sox Manager Jimmy Dykes, whom Kawano befriended during his time as a batboy, intervened on his behalf. (Special to the Tribune) Following his Yosh Kawano welcomed first lady Hillary Clinton to the Cubs clubhouse in release from the the 1990s. Behind the two is Cubs coach Tom Trebelhorn. camp, Kawano manager in 1953 and held that job for worked with the Cubs until he was draftnearly 50 years before the team moved ed into military service. He served in the Philippines and New him to the visitor’s clubhouse. For everything he gave to the game of Guinea while some of his family was still baseball, Kawano was never much of a held in the internment camp. Though he was proud of his military player himself, though he did play some as a child. Rather, he was drawn to the ca- service – especially because then-Cubs maraderie of the clubhouse and enjoyed owner P.K. Wrigley was proud of him – the social aspects of being part of the Kawano did recognize the cruel irony that his service to the U.S. coincided with his team, Tony Ruzicka said. Kawano’s path to the Cubs was not own family’s internment by the very same without its share of hardships. During country. “(Yosh) would say, ‘One day I’m in a World War II, he and his family were in-

camp and the guns are pointed at me, and the next day I’m in the service, and I’m pointing the guns at them,’” Tony Ruzicka said. Kawano returned to the Cubs following his military service. Kawano is a Cubs legend who ranks right up there with Ryne Sandberg, Ron Santo and Ernie Banks. Rumor has it that when the Wrigley family sold the team in the 1980s, they included a stipulation that secured Kawano’s job for life. In the late 1990s, the Cubs stopped allowing him to go on road trips, and in 2000, he was moved to the visitor’s clubhouse – a move that nearly caused him to quit altogether. “The first road trip he didn’t go on, he and I went out for dinner, because he was very sad,” Carl Ruzicka said. The now 96-year-old Kawano lives in a nursing home in California and no longer has the ability to speak. He was unable to show much emotion when the Ruzickas presented him a Cubs 2016 World Series ring – a token he most assuredly deserved after faithfully serving the franchise for more than half of its legendary 108-season World Series drought. “I just thank God for Yosh Kawano,” Grace said. – Reach Wayne Schutsky at 480-898-6533 or wschutsky@timespublications.com.

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THE WEEK AHEAD Gilbert Heritage District improvement projects toA discussion be addressed at open house of projects currently in design or construction at the Gilbert Heritage District will take place 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, in the University Building Assembly Room, 92 W. Vaughn Ave. Among the items to be reviewed are the parking structure east of Gilbert Road and north of Vaughn Avenue; improvements to Vaughn Avenue, Gilbert Road, Hearne Way and Bricomp Avenue; Heritage Waterline replacing waterline and services in the District, and Heritage District Redevelopment Plan Update. The meeting will be an open-house format, and project team members will be available to answer questions and provide information. Information: 480-898-4090. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

Archaeology Expo in Mesa kicks off statewide activities Mesa Grande Culture Park and the Arizona Museum of Natural History are hosting the 2018 Arizona Archaeology Expo on Saturday, March 10, to kick off Archaeology Awareness month statewide. Vendors, exhibitors, professional archaeologists, crafts and activities will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mesa Grande, 1000 Date St., and in front of the Arizona Museum of Natural History, 53 N. Macdonald. A lecture series also will take place in the AzMNH Theater from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The events are free. Information: azstateparks.com/archy. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

Blood donations sought during Red Cross Month March is designated Red Cross Month, and opportunities to donate in the East Valley are being offered. In Gilbert, eligible donors will be welcome 1:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at the Spectrum Community Association, 2928 S. Spectrum Way. In Mesa, blood will be collected from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 14 ADESA at 1620 S. Stapley Drive, Suite 232. The Red Cross needs enough blood for patients at approximately 2,600 hospitals nationwide. Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are needed to help those rely on blood products. Information and appointments: redcrossblood.org, 1-800-RED CROSS. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

Bicycle education class offered for Mesa children

The City of Mesa’s Bike and Pedestrian Program is offering Bicycle FUN-damentals, a free bike safety class for kids ages 4-11 to learn basics and get fitted with a free helmet at the end of class. The next class is at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, at Mesa’s Red Mountain Library, 635 N. Power Road. Seats are limited and pre-registration is required. Registration: mesalibrary.org/events. – TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT

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Black Rodeo celebrates less-known Western history Despite its successes, the Arizona Black Rodeo has had its rough days. Once, unrelenting rain was the culprit. “We wanted to cancel, but people awhide Western Town in Chandler showed up, and cowboys competed in hosts all sorts of events, but this the mud and rain,” he said. weekend’s has a connection to his“Even if we only have 10 fans, tory not widely known. The venue is again we want to give them their money’s hosting the Arizona Black Rodeo. worth.” Black cowboys go all the way back to the The rodeo emphasizes a link to black Wild West. Freed slaves in particular were history and culture. drawn to that life, in part because there On its website, this statement sums was not quite as much discrimination in up the vision: the West. “The Arizona Black Rodeo promotes Nat Love is a well-known name from the an appreciation for our cultural heripast, becoming famous after publishing an tage by providing an educational exautobiography on his journey from slavery perience about the role African Amerito cowboy in Texas and Arizona. cans played in shaping the history of Around that time, Bill Pickett was born the West.” to former slaves in Texas. He became a Another part of that vision is helping ranch hand and invented the technique of the next generation. The rodeo gives bulldogging, or steer wrestling. He joined scholarships to students in agriculture a “Ranch Show” and performed around and the equine sciences. the world. (Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer) “We want to start more scholarDespite this history, blacks were kept ships,” Campbell said. “We try to give out of mainstream rodeos, so they compet- Ricky Magee gets ready for the Arizona Black Rodeo with his horse, Cajun. back. The goal is to help kids along the ed separately in their own events. Eventuway.” ally, a professional black rodeo circuit was cowboys and rodeos,” said Campbell, who and Arizona’s first black senator. “One year, my wife said ‘Let’s check Campbell has ambitious plans for the started in the United States in the 1940s, is COO of the Arizona Informant black with the Negro Cowboys Rodeo Associa- newspaper in Phoenix. He also was a state out the Bill Pickett rodeo,’ which came to rodeo, too. He hopes to build a circuit of tion. Now, Cloves Campbell has picked representative for two terms. His father, Phoenix about 15 years ago. We saw they his own, with plans afoot for shows in Las Cloves Sr., who was a co-founder of the needed assistance promoting it.” Vegas, Albuquerque and even Fort Lauup the torch. Relying on his own background in jour- derdale, Florida, which several of the cow“My wife, Lanette, and I are fans of newspaper, was also a state representative nalism and business, they helped the rodeo boys call home. get the word out. “We hope to add six or seven this year “We helped them out for three or four and continue to grow,” he said. years,” Campbell said. “Then we said, ‘We “People always ask us why still do a black can do this ourselves.’ We decided seven rodeo, now that they can compete. It’s the years ago to take over the Arizona Black same as the Indian rodeo, Hispanic rodeo, Rodeo. gay rodeo. It’s a way to support the com“We started at Rawhide when we took munity,” Campbell said. over. It had been in a ranch in Phoenix. “It’s always great for them to see themBefore, it was too small for national recog- selves in print.” nition. In larger rodeos, cowboys can use The Arizona Black Rodeo is at 1 and their times for national competition. Now 7 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at 5700 W. that we’ve grown, they can.” North Loop Road. Tickets are $10 and Campbell said about 75 to 80 black cow- $15. The shows will feature bull riding, boys participate in national rodeo tours. tie-down roping, steer wrestling, steer unThe Arizona Black Rodeo is affiliated with decorating and barrel racing, along with Black Rodeo USA, one of several black ro- mutton bustin’ and calf scramble for kid deo circuits. He said black cowboys mostly cowboys. compete in a smaller circuit. Information: azblackrodeo.com, “It’s like the G League for the NBA,” he 623-282-1555. said, comparing it to basketball’s develTickets: tiny.cc/azblackrodeo18. (Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer) opmental league. “If you get better, you – Contact Ralph Zubiate at 480-898-6825 or Cloves Campbell owns the Arizona Black Rodeo and is COO of the Arizona Informant newspaper. He move up into the big leagues.” rzubiate@timespublications.com. BY RALPH ZUBIATE Tribune Managing Editor

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Chandler seeks contest entries for Environmental Art & Calendar

Fourth-grade students who are homeschooled or attend public, private or charter schools in Chandler are encouraged to participate in the city’s 15th Annual Environmental Art Contest. Students are being asked to draw colorful pictures promoting recycling, water conservation or stormwater pollution prevention in Chandler. Entry forms and rules can be found on the Kids for Conservation page at chandleraz. gov. The deadline for submittals is Friday, March 9. Entries will be judged on creativity, content and colorfulness. Selected drawings will be featured in an environmental calendar and poster. Information: 480-782-3510.

Hamilton High debate team in running at global contest

Hamilton High School’s debate team is among 16 from around the world remaining at the 2017-18 International Public Policy Forum competition. The IPPF gives high school students from around the world the opportunity to engage

in written and oral debates on issues of public policy. By advancing, the students remain eligible to win a $10,000 grand prize. On March 21, the “Elite 8” teams will be announced. Those teams will travel to New York City on an all-expenses-paid trip to the IPPF Finals in New York City. The Finals will take place on April 21 at the Harold Pratt House. Information: ippfdebate.com.

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Resources for parents presented at i.d.e.a. Museum in Mesa

The 4th Trimester Arizona Conference will help new and expecting parents with the challenges of family from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at the i.d.e.a. Museum, 150 W. Pepper Place, Mesa. The event features more than 15 workshops that tackle sensitive topics – including intimacy, parenting trends and self-care. Tickets: 4thtrimesteraz.org.

Free ‘Day of Dance’ offered at Kaleidoscope Dance school

Kaleidoscope Dance in Mesa is giving a free “Day of Dance” event for all ages and dance levels from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 10. The school, 2848 S. Carriage Lane, offers different styles of dance classes for both chil-

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The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, Arizona State University and Trees Matter are teaming up for fourth annual Tour Des Trees from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, March 10. Self-guided bike and walk-friendly tours will weave through ASU in Tempe. The tours will begin at the ASU School of Sustainability. 800 S. Cady Mall. Information: facebook.com/ events/1690459207679022.

Parent input is being sought on Gilbert Regional Park

Parents of kids under 12 are being sought for feedback on the planned play and splash components at Gilbert Regional Park. A parent workshop takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, at the Power Ranch Barn, 3689 E. Autumn Drive, Gilbert. The design process of Phase 1 of the Regional Park is expected to be complete by June. Proposed features for Phase 1 include sports courts, a lake, a playground, splash pad and restrooms. RSVP: jennika.horta@gilbertaz.gov.

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Friendship Village Tempe to conduct rummage sale

The Kiwanis Club of Friendship Village Tempe, 2645 E. Southern Ave., will conduct a rummage sale Thursday through Saturday, March 8-10. Organizers say the community’s auditorium will be filled with items donated by residents. A silent auction will also be conducted for some

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Tempe broom inventor hopes to sweep up the market BY MELODY BIRKETT Tribune Contributor

hane Pannell says he has just the thing to address dried-up, stuck-on food, stickers, glue, tape, cereal, wax and gum on the floor – that stuff that can be a pain to remove. He’s invented an eco-friendly broom with a retractable scraper that allows its handler to pry off stuck-on messes and then continue sweeping, all with a simple motion of the hand. “I found it was one tough job with three kids,” said stay-at-home dad Pannell, inventor of the Sweep Easy Broom that he’s marketing out of his Tempe office. “Keeping the household in order was just tough.” About eight years ago while juggling his household, he came up with a product idea that would make life easier. “One day I was down underneath my table with a butter knife scraping up oatmeal and I’m like, ‘What am I doing? I’m underneath my table on my hands and knees. This is ridiculous. I wish there was something better.’ And that’s when I came up with my idea for a broom with a builtin retractable scraper.” Pannell then went to work to make his

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Shane Pannell says his broom makes it easier to remove stuff stuck on floors.

own prototypes in his garage. “I was out there constantly,” he said. The result was a broom with no electronics so it’s environmentally and eco-friendly. When he showed the prototype to others, they told him he should be on the ABC TV show “Shark Tank.” Pannell wrote to

“Shark Tank” but didn’t hear back at first. Producers finally responded and said if they decided to did a second season, they’d book him because they loved the product among nearly 70,000 applicants. He made it on a show seven years ago. All of the Sharks were interested, though he could never work out a deal. But that didn’t stop Pannell. “Giving up wasn’t an option,” said Pannell. “After the show aired, I was inundated with emails from restaurants, convenience stores, bakeries, hospitals, schools and pet shelters. It was nonstop.” He also received a lot of emails from people in wheelchairs. One stood out the most. Pannell said, “One lady wrote back and said, ‘Oh my goodness, I find stuff stuck on my floor all the time and I can’t get it up because I’m in my wheelchair. It’s difficult to do that and to get on my hands and knees. And so, to have a product all-in-one it’s going to save me so much and I appreciate that so much. Thank you, Shane.’” “I was just like, ‘Wow, I didn’t even think about that.’ So, I couldn’t give up. I knew there were too many people who could benefit from this.” Pannell went back to the drawing board.

“This has literally been a dream of mine since I was 5,” Pannell said. “I used to buy clearance candy at the grocery store and sell it at school. I always was thinking and always wanted to invent something. I know there are other dreamers out there. My thing is just always to persevere.” He faced many challenges, including financing, but in the end, prevailed. “My whole goal all along was to get a great product out and have the satisfaction knowing that my product is helping people in a better, faster and environmentally friendly way,” Pannell said. “I’d lay in bed at night and think, ‘Is it worth it? Is it worth the time away from my family?’” “What I have right now, I couldn’t ask for a better product,” Pannell said. “When customers use it, they’re going to know they have the best broom on the market plus they have a scraper that’ll remove things from the floor in a safe and ergonomically correct manner. No getting on your hands and knees, risking back injury, knee injury, whatever.” The hard work definitely paid off. “I just took it one broom at a time,” said Pannell, who sells the broom for $19.95. “It works. It’s not a gimmick. It performs flawlessly.” Information: sweepeasybroom.com.

EV Realtors honored with BREA Awards for their productivity Tribune News Staff

Mesa branch manager for Keller Williams Realty was named the East Valley’s top Realtor and more nearly two dozen other Realtors and brokerages were honored last week at the second annual BREA awards dinner. The big individual winner was Kenny Klaus, whose Kenny Klaus Team operates out of a Keller Williams office on Ellsworth Road. He was named Realtor of the Year. The BREA awards – standing for Brest Real Estate Agent – were started last year as a new annual form of recognition for Realtors in the region and are given to the most productive agents, based on the number of closed units and sales volume according to data pulled from the Arizona Regional Multiple Listing Service. This year’s awards were based on deals closed in 2017.

“You impact the industry and the community,” Gilbert financial advisor Ben Andrus told nearly 250 real estate professionals who attended the dinner. Organizer Heidi Zebro of On Q Financial said BREA awards are “determined strictly by productivity” and that the recognition is unique to the regional real estate industry. Sales data is ZIP code-specific so as to identify the most productive agents in each community. There are three categories for the awardees: highest number of closed deals in each East Valley community, and the 10 who closed the most deals and the highest volume of deals in the region. In addition, four new awards for biggest sales volume were given to brokerages, broken into categories of the number of Realtors associated with them, from 25

and under to more than 250. Revelation Real Estate of Chandler, owned by Chuck and Angela Fazio, won the Mega Brokerage Award for brokerages with more than 250 agents. It closed $1.4 billion in deals. Keller Williams Realty Phoenix in Tempe won the honors among medium-size brokerages, Realty Executives won among small brokerages and Keller Williams Integrity First won among boutique brokerages. Klaus was a FedEx drive when he became a part-time agent in 1999. Three years later, he started his own team, which now numbers 18 professionals. Klaus is a certified residential and depressed property specialist as well as an accredited buyer representative. He also specializes in HUD homes and short sales/ REOs as well as traditional transactions.

He has won a number of national awards Keller Williams gives its brokers and has spoken at many of that company’s national events. Individual BREA winners by community were: Kevin Houston, Ahwatukee; Katie Walsh, Tempe; Janine Igliane, Gilbert; Kenny Klaus, Mesa; Darwin Wall, Chandler; and Beth Rider, Queen Creek. Regional winners were Realtors Bonnie Holland of Leading Luxury Home Experts, Sharon Liuzzo of Coldwell Banker Trails and Paths, John Gluch and Bill Ryan and RE/MAX Infinity; Russell Shaw of Russell Shaw Group/Realty One Group; Beth Rider of Keller Williams Arizona Realty; Brett Tanner of Keller Williams Realty Phoenix; Rachael Richards of Rachael Realty; Carol Royse and Janine Igliane of Keller Williams East Valley; and Darwin Hall of Prosmart Realty.

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100-year-old retired firefighter knows how to live BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Tribune Columnist

ome weeks, you cannot stomach another cynical look at our cynical times. Instead, you seek a few hundred words of inspiration. Then you spot Captain Benny Ashley shuffling across Columbus Avenue in midtown Phoenix and you know his is exactly the story to tell. Why? Because Benny Ashley is 100 years old. He is the oldest living retired firefighter in this Valley, this state, and, hell, maybe even this nation. Benny joined the Phoenix Fire Department in July 1942. There was no fire academy in those days, Benny recalls, no training at all except on the job. He was darn lucky, says Benny: The engineer on his fire truck was a World War I veteran who happily taught a 24-year-old newbie the ropes.

Benny’s salary? “In 1942, I got paid $123 a month. The thing is, that doesn’t sound like a lot of money, but that was good pay because everything else was comparable. You could buy a brick house, maybe a thousand square feet, for $3,000. … Our money was worth something back then. Our dollar today isn’t worth anything.” Benny’s career responding to blazes around town was interrupted by two stints in the Navy, to serve in World War II and in Korea. All told, he served 31 years as a firefighter, rising to the rank of captain before his retirement in 1974 and also serving as the president of the United Phoenix Firefighters organization. There isn’t a worker on the frontlines of Arizona public safety today who doesn’t owe Benny a debt of gratitude: He helped lead the legislative push to establish the state retirement system for firefighters and cops. In fact, Benny was standing beside Gov. Jack Williams in March 1968, 50 years ago, when

“One-Eyed Jack” signed the bill creating the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System. Not that Benny lives super high on the hog these days. He drives a 2001 Chevy Blazer to the grocery store and church, though rarely to the pharmacy. “At the present time, I take no medication. I don’t take anything,” says Benny. “The only thing I can say is that the good Lord is sure taking care of me.” The thought brings on a long laugh and a broad smile – two things Benny displays often, along with rightful pride in his independence. He replaced the brakes on the Blazer by himself. Last year, he installed new ball joints. Benny cooks for himself – using lard like his mom did – and he has a couple beers most afternoons. As for his health, Benny’s sticks mostly to old-time remedies if he catches a cold, and rarely sees a doctor, except for his annual cardiologist appointment. He doesn’t watch

TV except for the morning news, and he doesn’t own a computer or a cell phone. “I stay busy all the time,” says Benny. “I am definitely not a couch potato.” Cancer took Benny’s first wife in 1974. He lost his second wife to a massive stroke in the 1990s. Benny has two daughters – one who lives in Glendale and one who lives in Prescott. And he has a huge community of firefighters, church members and neighbors who check in on him daily. Not that Benny Ashley needs much of a helping hand, even after a century and a few months on this Earth. “Things don’t bother me,” says the old fire captain. “If I have a problem, I either solve it or I forget about it. … That’s the way I’ve always been all my life. I just never let things get me down or get to me. That’s no way to live.” – David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo. com.

Plenty of harmful myths surround neutering of pets BY SUSANA DELLA MADDALENA Tribune Guest Writer

pring is coming, producing not only longer and warmer days but also an overproduction both in our homes and on our streets of unwanted puppies and kittens. As a result, more animals will be dumped at local shelters or left to mature and reproduce on their own in our alleys and neighborhoods. The good news is that since 2012, the intake rate of animals at Valley shelters has dropped 40 percent and euthanasia of dogs and cats has plummeted more than 85 percent, thanks to Fix.Adopt.Save, a collaboration involving Altered Tails and six other animal welfare organizations, with additional help from PetSmart Charities and the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust. Despite this success, there is more work to be done, as thousands of dogs and cats still are being euthanized every year. Altered Tails (alteredtails.org) began in 2005 with a mobile sterilization vehicle on

a mission to provide accessible, affordable spay and neuter services across the Valley. In 2007, we opened our first clinic in Phoenix, thanks to generous donations by local philanthropists Bea and Dick Barnhart, and we expanded in 2013 to Mesa, making it more convenient for East Valley residents to bring in their pets. Our W.A.G.S. (Wheels for Animals Getting Spayed/Neutered) program in Mesa followed in 2014, enabling pet owners and feral cat trappers without transportation to call on us. There are several misnomers about spaying and neutering pets. What most people don’t know is that taking care of them in this way promotes good physical and behavioral health and helps them live longer. Sterilization also can have a positive impact on the animal population by reducing euthanasia as a means of animal population growth. Consider some of these myths and facts: Myth: Spaying/neutering won’t do anything for my pet’s health or behavior. Facts: It will help prevent reproductive cancers — testicular in males and mammary gland in females. It can help reduce

spraying by male cats and marking by male dogs and decrease their inclination to wander. It also may calm male and female animals and cut fighting and aggression. Myth: Spaying/neutering is costly. Facts: It can be, but services performed by Altered Tails staff, who specialize in sterilization, are, on average, 75 percent lower than at private practice and fullservice veterinarians. Our furry clients experience less time under anesthesia and in recovery and have smaller incisions. Also, because Altered Tails is a nonprofit organization and we want to ensure that cost isn’t a barrier to sterilizing a pet, we frequently have grants available that enable us to provide free surgeries and vaccines or surgeries for a small client copay of $20. Myth: Spaying/neutering will cause our family’s female pet and our children to miss out on the miracle of birth. Facts: Animals neither want nor need to have babies. And sometimes the births of dogs or cats in our homes don’t go as planned, which can traumatize family members. There are plenty of children’s books and videos that teach birth in a re-

sponsible manner. Additionally, letting your pet produce offspring you have no intention of keeping teaches your children irresponsibility. Instead, educate your child about being a responsible pet owner. Myth: Spaying/neutering my pet will make my pet fat and lethargic. Fact: There’s no correlation here. Overfeeding and a lack of exercise, however, will lead to that. I hope you’ll keep these facts in mind and do what’s right for your pets and the larger pet population in Arizona. To help you out, Altered Tails will participate in a spay and neuter event hosted by Fix.Adopt.Save. on Saturday and Sunday March 3-4. Check-in is 7 a.m. both days. Spay and neuter surgeries will be free on a first-come, first-served basis, vaccines will be free in combination with the surgeries and vouchers will be issued to those who can’t be seen those two days. -Susana Della Maddalena is executive director of Altered Tails, a nonprofit organization at 7246 E. Main St.

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Hamilton softball has eyes set on three straight state titles BY ERIC NEWMAN Tribune Staff Writer

fter winning two straight softball championship games, Hamilton’s softball team is looking for a “three-peat.” Senior Madison Seigworth, who pitched in the championship round each of the last two seasons, said the team is just as motivated as ever to win. “We definitely still want it just as much as we did in the past, and a lot of us are seniors, so that’s even more motivation to go out with a bang,” she said. Though the Huskies lost four seniors to graduation from the 2017 roster that amassed a 30-6 record, most of the starters are returning, and many can be vocal leaders to show the new talents how to practice and win. As much appreciation as this group has for past successes, senior Abby Anderson said it will take even more grit to get back to the top again, but the reward of a championship at the end of the season would prove worth the effort. “We’ve worked hard over the last few years to develop the program, and we don’t want to lose it now,” she said. “It’s harder to keep it once you have it.” Many of the girls play club softball together in the offseason and make the extra effort to get better together outside of practices, to train for the coming championship-or-bust season. Whether they go out on a weekend to take batting practice together, or spend a few extra hours fielding groundballs, the

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Though the Hamilton Huskies lost four seniors to graduation from the 2017 roster that amassed a 30-6 record, most of the starters are returning.

girls appreciates each other’s company and they participate in friendly competition that helps them improve their skills. That includes the upperclassmen taking time to mentor the newer players and including them in team activities both on and off the field. “I think a problem with a lot of high school teams is the difference between the older and younger girls, and that’s one thing that we try to focus on and get better at,” Anderson said. Coach Rocky Parra also gets a class period each school day devoted to softball, so the girls are preparing year-round for

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when the season finally comes. “It’s almost like we have to back them off here, because if we keep them going at that same pace we’re going to have sore arms or injuries,” he said. The result of that extra work is as deep of a roster as Parra has had with the Huskies. While always boasting great hitting at the top of the lineup, the difference will be the lower spots in the lineup, where Hamilton should be as dangerous as any team in the state. “I’ve probably got six or seven players that can step into those spots, so we’re not going to have slack at the end of the

lineup,” he said. “In the past, we’ve always had decent hitters in there, but this year when I put our seven or eight hitters in there they’re going to be scary for pitchers as well.” But the Huskies know they are not the only team regrouping and looking for glory in 2018. Hamilton’s opponent in the last two state championship games, and a team that played to a 36-2 record in 2017, was Pinnacle High School, which itself brings back a talented roster. As back-to-back defending champions, the Huskies know they will have a target on their backs and will get each team’s best shot every time they take the field. Pinnacle, though, is always a team that is in the back of the Huskies’ minds and provides a mark to measure progress by. “They’re my favorite team to play because it’s always a good game. Extra innings, or a one-run game, it’s always tough when we play them,” Seigworth said. Moving forward and attempting another state championship run, Parra said the talent is there to win any game Hamilton plays. With as much talent as the team boasts, it can be difficult to find something tangible to work toward in practice. Parra admitted there are no major flaws in the roster or his team’s skill set, but the key will be to tighten up and not beat themselves. “Make the routine play, don’t make errors on the bases. Don’t give away any outs and take some away on offense. We’ve got to get to work,” he said.

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Listening to one another can drown a selfish society’s noise BY RABBI DEAN SHAPIRO Tribune Guest Writer

flew to LA recently. As we boarded the plane, person after person rolled and carried and juggled bags up the aisle. Then, they tried to stuff their suitcases into the overhead compartments. Most fit; a few did not. One woman had to split the contents of her bag into two to make it small enough. A man promised the exasperated flight attendant that his suitcase had, indeed, fit on the previous flight. After take-off, someone else watched TV without a headset. Last week, traffic on Elliot Road stopped because of an accident. As emergency personnel placed a woman on a stretcher, the person in the car behind me took pictures. This morning, I was stopped behind a car at a flashing red light. I tapped my horn, only to discover that there was a bicyclist in the crosswalk. FAITH CALENDAR

FRIDAY, MARCH 9 NAU CHOIR SHOW

The First United Methodist Church of Mesa will host the Northern Arizona University Shrine of the Ages Choir with guest ensemble Sonoran Desert Chorale in a presentation of historic and contemporary music for the entire family. DETAILS>> 7:30 p.m., 15 E. 1st Ave., Mesa. A free-will offering will be taken at intermission. Information: 480-9695577.

FRIDAY, MARCH 30 COMMUNITY PASSOVER SEDER

We have become a selfish society, a place where the desires of the individual trump the needs of the collective. Where other people are inconveniences and obstacles. Where manners are a sign of weakness. Where instant gratification isn’t fast enough. Where the common good isn’t a value, but a commodity to be auctioned off. It’s not healthy. It’s not sustainable. This moment of ours is full of sound and fury – the talking heads of TV news that never shut up, the private phone calls in public places, the tweets and the posts that project every thought, no matter how trivial, into the collective consciousness. There’s so much chatter, so much screeching that we can’t even hear ourselves think. It’s like we no longer own our own thoughts, opinions, experiences. There’s so much chatter, so much screeching that we don’t hear, truly hear, one another above the din. We spend our time behind the wheel, in

our cubicle or looking at screens instead of into each other’s eyes. In America today, I fear, we no longer see each other. We see what divides us, rather than another person’s reality. With all this sharing, we are failing to see our shared human experience. And we are suffering for it. Judaism, my people and tradition, is a culture of many words, many books. We are a loquacious bunch! But at the heart of Jewish wisdom is a single simple phrase, known by a single, simple word: SHEMA. LISTEN. The shema reminds us to pause in our busy lives, shut out distractions and listen. Listen to the yearnings of our own souls and the quandaries of our hearts. Listen to birdsong and children at play. Listen to each other’s stories and truths. Listen for God speaking to you. I believe that our nation needs more listening, more getting attuned to each other.

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GOLDEN RULE AWARDS

Arizona Interfaith Movement’s Golden Rule Award will be given at a banquet at the Mesa Convention Center. Honorees are Pastor Magdalena Schwartz, Marilyn Murray, Playworks, Rose Mapendo and Muhammad Ali posthumously. Also featured is a Faith Fair where guests can learn about 25 different faith traditions and how the Golden Rule theme of “treating others as you want to be treated” is woven through all of them. A silent auction will support the organization’s Golden Rule educational programs for youth. Early bird tickets are $85. DETAILS>> 5:30 p.m., 201 N. Center St., Mesa. Information: azifm.org.

Chabad of the East Valley is hosting a community Seder on the first night of Passover. The Seder will feature rich discussion about Passover, food and singing. Rabbi Mendy Deitsch, director of Chabad of the East Valley, will facilitate the intergenerational program. DETAILS>> 7:15 p.m., Pollack Chabad center for Jewish Life, 875 N. McClintock Drive, Chandler. Cost is $45 for adults and $25 for children. Family plans are available, and prices rise after March 25. Information and reservations: 480-855-4333, info@chabadcenter.com, chabadcenter.com.

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The Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center offers New Thought, ACIM, Ancient Wisdom and Interfaith teachings, with uplifting music and positive messages. Ongoing classes include Qigong, A Course in Miracles, Pranic Healing, Kirtan, Drum Circle and many others. DETAILS>> 10:30-11:45 a.m., 952 E. Baseline Road, Suite 102. Information, 480- 593-8798 or interfaith-community.org. Registration has opened for Chabad Hebrew School at the Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life. Classes will teach children ages 5-13 about Jewish heritage, culture and holidays. DETAILS>> Classes will be held 9:30 a.m.-noon at 875 N. McClintock Drive, Chandler. To tour the facility or register, call 480-855-4333 or e-mail info@chabadcenter.com.

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Inspirational messages and music to lift your spirit. A welcoming community committed to living from the heart. Many classes and events offered. We welcome you! DETAILS>> 10 a.m. Sundays at Unity of Tempe, 1222 E. Baseline Road, Suite 103, Tempe. Information: 480-792-1800, unityoftempe.com.

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Children can learn and experience Jewish life. Chabad Hebrew School focuses on Jewish heritage, culture and holidays. DETAILS>> 9:30 a.m. to noon, for children ages 5-13 at Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N. McClintock Drive, Chandler. 480-855-4333, info@chabadcenter.com, or chabadcenter.com.

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Exploring the 3 Treasures – Jing, Qi, Shen – which are the theoretical foundation of traditional Chinese medicine and philosophy and the amazing practices of Qigong and Tai Chi. Drop-in sessions for $15. Appropriate for beginners and Qigong practitioners.

Perhaps, if we get back into the habit of listening to one another, to acknowledging each other’s experiences, we can crack the shell of individualism and return to the idea of the Common Good – the shared assets that benefit us all. Intact public spaces. Fresh air, clean water, unpolluted soil. Night skies full of stars and wonder. Quality public education, early childhood through university. Libraries. Thoughtful TV, radio, and the arts that’s not beholden to shareholders. Affordable healthcare and medical research. Regulations that protect public safety from corporate greed. The unimpeded franchise for all … and Justice for all. Judaism teaches that there is a public good and that we’re each responsible to each other. — Rabbi Dean Shapiro is the spiritual leader of Temple Emanuel of Tempe. Contact him at rshapiro@emanueloftempe.org and visit his “Rabbi Dean Shapiro” page on Facebook. DETAILS>> 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa. Information, 480593-8798 or interfaith-community.org.

PROSPERITY RECIPES AT UNITY

Internationally known speaker and author Maureen G. Mulvaney brings back her Prosperity Recipes class series to Unity of Tempe on Monday evenings. Cost: $10 per session DETAILS>> 6:15-8:15 p.m., Unity of Tempe, 1222 E. Baseline Road, Suite 103, Tempe. Information: 480-792-1800, unityoftempe.com.

CHURCH PRAYER CALL

The Lawrence Memorial A.M.E.Z. Church in Mesa has a prayer call every Monday. DETAILS>> 7 p.m., 1-712-775-7085. PIN 162106#.

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‘LIVING A COURSE IN MIRACLES’

Join Rev. Julianne and Mike Hay to share Jon Mundy’s, “Living a Course in Miracles” (An Essential Guide to the Classic Text). Suggested love offering $10. DETAILS>> 7-8 p.m., Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa. Information, 480593-8798 or interfaith-community.org.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

Celebrate Recovery is a biblical program that helps us overcome our hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Through teaching, worship, and sharing in small groups, you will find genuine people devoted to help discover the power of Christ through the recovery process. DETAILS>> 6:30 p.m., Central Christian Church, 933 N. Lindsay Road, Mesa. Information: Eric at 480-924-4946.

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Ostrich Festival melds music, food and flightless birds BY CHERI NEWTON AND CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Tribune Staff Writers

obert “Kool” Bell of Kool and the Gang is intrigued. Usually his legendary R&B group doesn’t have the time to stroll festival grounds or explore the towns in which they are playing. But the 30th annual Chandler Ostrich Festival, which attracts more than 100,000 people, will be different. “It usually depends on our schedule,” Bell says. “When we get to town, a lot of times we have to leave for the next show. But ostrich races? If there is any way possible, we are not going to miss that.” The races return along with rides, food, attractions and concerts by The Beach Boys, Kool and the Gang and John Michael Montgomery Friday, March 9, through Sunday, March 11, at Tumbleweed Park in Chandler. “The Ostrich Festival reflects the town’s heritage to its present status as a high-tech corridor,” says Terri Kimble, the Chandler Chamber of Commerce chief executive officer. The festival recalls early 1900s Chandler, when Dr. Alexander Chandler purchased 80 acres of land south of Mesa in the Salt River Valley and dedicated himself to developing the town and its agricultural irrigation systems.

remains. “There are no ostrich ranches in sight, and the city has since developed into a thriving technological center,” Kimble says. “With the Ostrich Festival, we have fun and educational activities surrounding the city’s historic connection, with the extraordinary and much-loved creature. This festival includes many elements that embrace the values of an ever-evolving community.” The weekend will (Photos by Peter Speyer | Speyer Photography) also feature the aerOstriches will strut their stuff next weekend at the annual Chandler ial high-wire thrill Chamber Ostrich Festival. performers Pirates The doctor kept ostriches for their valu- of the Colombian Caribbean, three ostrich able clipped feathers, which he sold to races and STEM tents. those in the ladies hat industry. The specMusic is an Ostrich Festival mainstay. The tacular birds became a part of the scenery headliners are Kool and the Gang on March of the growing town until about 1920, when 9, John Michael Montgomery on March 10, the effects of World War I created a nation- and the legendary Beach Boys on March 11. wide frugality. The ostriches disappeared The festival is a true community underfrom Chandler, but the joy they brought taking, with more than 45 food concessionaires and 100 vendors, many of which are nonprofits, participating. “Many of Chandler’s local 501(c)(3) nonprofits provide volunteers for the festival and these nonprofits receive a check from

the festival in return for the help,” Kimble says. “It’s a way for us to give back to the community. We truly appreciate this valuable help from these community volunteers.” The festivities kick off with the youth run at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, March 3, followed by the Mayor’s 5K Fun Run, both of which are held at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park. Kimble says the youth run is held in conjunction with local schools’ running clubs and is tied with the city’s ongoing Wellness Initiative. A parade, classic car show and public safety fair are also featured. The parade consists of more than 100 dance, equestrian and musical groups who will travel throughout downtown Chandler. Kool and the Gang’s Bell is looking forward to taking it all in. After all, he’s played some unusual gigs himself. “Our shows in Arizona have been fantastic,” he says. “One memorable show was in Phoenix with Van Halen. The crowd was not sure what to expect, but by the end of our show, everyone was up on their feet, dancing. “You can expect that in Chandler, too. We play hits one after another for the entire show. In a 90-minute set, we still can’t fit them all in. We rotate our setlist and add songs we have not done in a while to mix things up. There are songs we can’t leave out, though. The party songs like ‘Celebration,’ ‘Get Down on It’ and ‘Ladies Night’ are musts in a Kool and the Gang show.” Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival, Tumbleweed Park, 745 E. Germann Road, Chandler, ostrichfestival.com, Friday, March 9, to Sunday, March 11, $8-$15.

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Amid many diversions for kids, the ostriches still hold center stage with them. The family-friendly festival marks its 30th anniversary this year.

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Beth McDonald’s spicy chicken thigh recipe yields yummy results BY JAN D’ATRI Tribune Contributor

here are very few people in the media who can carve out a lasting niche and then stay current, connected and keep an audience surprised and delighted every single day for 30plus years. I’ve just described longtime radio personality Beth McDonald, the host of “Beth & Friends” on 99.9KEZ. I think she could best be described as the reigning queen of morning radio in Arizona, although knowing Beth, she’s not real comfortable with any

fancy titles. She loves simple, easy and uncomplicated stuff – and that includes food. A serious foodie and wine enthusiast, Beth often gives a radio platform to Valley top restaurants and chefs, but the recipe that’s her “go to” is as easy as it gets – a toss-and-bake spicy chicken thighs dish that’s absolutely yummy. This recipe is so great because you can make it your own with the spices that you love! Hope you can listen in every Monday at 8 a.m. on KEZ for “Beth & Friends & Food” when Beth and I obsess over food trends, kitchen tips and recipes we love. I guarantee it always gets a little crazy.

Beth’s Spicy Chicken Thighs

Directions:

Ingredients:

6 skinless bone-in chicken thighs 1/2 cup bread crumbs (seasoned or unseasoned) 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon paprika (regular, smoked or sweet) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Wash chicken and pat dry. In a gallon size zipper plastic bag, place breadcrumbs, curry powder, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Shake to combine. Drop chicken in the bag a few pieces at a time. Shake the bag to completely coat the chicken thighs. Repeat until all thighs are coated. Place chicken on shallow baking sheet. Cook for 20 minutes on one side. Turn chicken over and cook for another 17-20 minutes or until internal temperate reads 165 degrees.

Watch my how-to video: jandatri.com/recipes/one-minute-kitchen.

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Obituaries

Employment

KNOX, Barbara Jean Gaddis (April 27, 1933 to February 23, 2018)

Barbara Jean Gaddis Knox was born in Muncie, Indiana on April 27, 1933. Her parents were Gail T. Gaddis and Hazel Dennis Gaddis. She had one brother, Tom Gaddis, born in 1937 and who pre-deceased her in 2008. In 1941, when Barbara was 8, the family moved about 25 miles from Muncie to Hazel's grandparent's farm, near Losantville. There, they helped Hazel's grandparents run the farm. In addition, Gail taught school as an industrial arts instructor and Hazel returned to teaching, as well. While living on the farm, Barbara learned to drive tractors, gather eggs every day, feed chickens and pigs, help with processing milk and even help prepare and clean fresh chickens.

Hazel moved to Arizona in 1946 due to her failing health. Gail, Barbara and Tom followed, moving to Phoenix in 1947. Barbara went to North High School at age 14, which was a huge change from Losantville, where there were only 51 students in all grades! At age 15, the family moved to Chandler, where she attended Chandler High School. (Their house still stands across Arizona Avenue from CHS.) At CHS, she met many people, including her future husband, Norman Knox. She enjoyed many activities at school; band, tennis, student government, acting in plays, horseback riding and dances every Saturday night. She attended Girl's State her senior year and was an alternate for National Girl's State. While at Girl's State, Barbara met another lifelong friend, Mary Louise Roberson, who is also a Kappa Sister. After graduating from CHS in 1951, 4th in her class, Barbara started college at Colorado Women's College (now a part of Denver University) and graduated there with her Associate's Degree in 1953. While there, she met several women who remained lifelong friends, including Jennie Lea Pedicord Moore. While at CWC, she earned the nickname "Gabby" Gaddis, and anyone who knew her will know it was well-deserved. While at CWC, Barbara continued dating Norman and they always got together when their college schedules allowed them. Following CWC, Barbara enrolled at the University of Arizona, graduating in 1955 with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. She took summer classes to allow her to graduate early and she started teaching at the William's Air Force Base Elementary School right after graduation. Barbara thought this was a great move as Norman had proposed to her in the fall of 1954 and she wanted to start out married life already having a job! While at the U of A, Barbara continued making lifelong friends and was very active in campus life, including joining the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, which she remained active in the rest of her life, including helping to start a KKG house at Arizona State University. Barbara and Norman were married on June 21, 1955, only 4 days after Norman had graduated from UC Davis! Theirs was the very first wedding at the then brand-new sanctuary at First Methodist Church in Mesa. It was also air conditioned! They had 2 sons, Lyle in 1957 and Alex in 1965.Barbara quit teaching when she became pregnant and was a homemaker for the rest of her life. In addition to being a homemaker, Barbara was involved in many, many activities. A lifelong Methodist, she continued to be very active in church, working with the youth groups, Bible school, vacation Bible school, Sunday school and singing in the church choir for over 50 years. Barbara also was active in the Chandler Junior Women's Club, PTA and Cub Scouts. Barbara was invited to join the Chandler Service Club as well as P.E.O. She loved both organizations and worked tirelessly for both of them. Her death brings to close a run of 62 consecutive years attending the Service Club's annual Charity Ball, 55 of which she attended as a Club Member. Barbara also was elected to the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board, where she served two terms. She considered her highest achievement while on the Board was getting the Chandler Center for the Arts designed and built. Barbara's "homemaking" activity included helping Norman on the farm and was his bookkeeper until son Lyle joined in. Even then, she was instrumental in organizing things and keeping track of Norman's calendar. She was active in several agriculture-related groups, including the Phoenix Cotton Wives and International Flying Farmers. While a member of PCW, she was active in the Maid of Cotton program and served one year as the Maid Chair, which entailed accompanying the Maid to all her appearances that year. Barbara and Norman joined Flying Farmers in 1958 and remain members. Barbara was selected IFF Queen in 1969 and she served for a year as a representative of the organization, touring the U.S. and Canada. While she made promotional appearances for IFF, she was also part of the Executive Board and would attend chapter conventions as a designated Executive representative. Barbara had many loves in her life. First, and foremost was her family. Through the years, she has supported her children, grandchildren and nieces and nephews in school, church and sporting activities. Church, Service Club, P.E.O., IFF, CUSD, Kappa, among many others, were also extremely important to her and she gave her time and finances to them all. Barbara is survived by her husband of 62 years, Norman; 2 sons, Lyle (Sue), Alex (Lisa), 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a Celebration of Life service at the Chandler Center for the Arts on March 3. Visitation from 1-2, service from 2-3, graveside service at 3:30 at Valley of the Sun and light refreshments at Chandler United Methodist Church at 4. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the following organizations:

Chandler United Methodist Attn: Barbara Knox Memorial 450 E. Chandler Heights Rd. Chandler AZ 85249 www.chandlermethodist.org/giving Add Barbara Knox under Special Instructions

Church Chandler Service Club Attn: Barbara Knox Memorial P.O. Box 1243 Chandler AZ 85244 www.chandlerserviceclub.org/make-a-donation-form

Chandler Education Foundation Attn: Barbara Knox Memorial 1525 W. Frye Rd. Chandler AZ 85224 https://www.cusd80.com/page/27775 "Donate Now" under the Site Shortcuts

Kappa Kappa Gamma Attn: Barbara Knox Memorial 6640 Riverside Drive, Suite 200 Dublin, Ohio 43017 https://www.kappakappagamma.org/kappa/ - Click on the large "Give" link

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Are you looking for a great retirement plan, accrued vacation and sick pay? Do you believe in serving seniors joyfully, with humility and integrity, and are you looking for an opportunity to grow or change careers? Join our team and visit our Job Fair! As a FT and PT employee you can accrue Vacation and Sick Time; FT employees also receive $15,000 in company paid life insurance and Long Term Disability. With two campuses currently hosting a fair in Mesa - Power/Main & Brown/Center, we are an EOE hiring: Caregivers, Nursing Staff, Housekeepers, Maintenance, Security, Servers and so much more. Visit www.christiancare.org/careers for all open positions and job fair dates, locations and times. Location: 6945 E Main St Mesa AZ 85207 Building: Date : Friday March 9th Time: 10am-2pm Sr. IC Design Engineer - Medtronic, Inc., Tempe, AZ. Req. Master’s/Elec. Eng. or Comp. Sc. & 2 yrs. exp. with low-power digital IC design. Must possess 2 yrs. exp. with implementing low-power digital IC designs & design of active implantable medical prod.; digital RTL design using Verilog and System Verilog for low power implantable medical devices; Directed RTL, gate level simulations & debugging using NC-Simulator, Simvision; Linting using HAL or Spyglass; UVM verification in Specman; System Verilog assertions; IC low-power design and IC layout tools - Cadence Schematic entry & layout environ. Cadence Virtuoso, CALIBRE, & Prime Time; Design for Test methodology, IC test & IC Characterization for low power implantable medical devices; vector translator process, tools & formats; IDDQ testing; & software languages & Scripting - C, C++, Python, Shell script and Perl. Apply @ www.medtronic.com/careers, select Req. #17000OVS. No agencies/phone calls. Medtronic is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity in the workplace. All individuals are encouraged to apply.

Temporary work positions are open for Trejo Concessions, work will be in the United States, traveling is part of the job requirements. Four positions open for the temporary work positions. Overtime not available for these positions, non-benefited positions available. Job duties are collect tickets for games; urge passerby to participate in games; reward winners with prices such as stuffed animals, candy, or small trinkets; give instructions on rules of games to participants; maintain and provide game equipment to participants; and line up waiting participants. Other job requirements include the following; set up and tear down food and game equipment across multiple work sites; food preparation, sales; cleaning, and equipment maintenance; manage game sales; repair food and game equipment; collect tickets from individuals to play games and buy food. Requires ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

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Public Notices

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Contractors desiring to submit proposals may purchase sets of the Bid Documents from Thomas Reprographics, Inc. dba Thomas Printworks, http://public.constructionvaults.com. Click on “Register Today” and follow the prompts to create your account. Please be sure to click finish at the end. NOTE: In order to receive notifications and updates regarding this bid (such as addenda) during the bidding period, REGISTRATION ON THE WEBSITE IS REQUIRED. For a list of locations nearest you, go to www.thomasprintworks.com, and click on Phoenix. The cost of each Bid Set will be no more than $21.00, which is non-refundable regardless of whether or not the Contractor Documents are returned. Partial bid packages are not sold. You can view documents online (at no cost), order Bid Sets, and access the Plan Holders List on the Thomas Reprographics website at the “Public Construction Vaults” address listed above. Please verify print lead time prior to arriving for pick-up. One set of the Contract Documents is also available for viewing at the City of Mesa’s Engineering Department at 20 East Main Street, Mesa, AZ. Please call 480-644-2251 prior to arriving to ensure that the documents are available for viewing. In order for the City to consider alternate products in the bidding process, please follow Arizona Revised Statutes §34.104c.

Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC): The advertising requirements of the statute does not prevent anyone from placing an ad in the yellow pages, on business cards, or on flyers.

If a pre-bid review of the site has been scheduled, details can be referenced in Project Specific Provision Section #3, titled “Pre-Bid Review of Site.”

What it does require under A.R.S. §321 1 2 1 A 1 4 ( c ) www.azleg.gov/ars/32/01165.htm is that the advertising party, if not properly licensed as a contractor, disclose that fact on any form of advertising to the public by including the words "not a licensed contractor" in the advertisement.

Bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form provided and be accompanied by the Bid Bond for not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid, payable to the City of Mesa, Arizona, or a certified or cashier's check. PERSONAL OR INDIVIDUAL SURETY BONDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

Again, this requirement is intended to make sure that the consumer is made aware of the unlicensed status of the individual or company.

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Contractors who advertise and do not disclose their unlicensed status are not eligible for the handyman's exception. Reference: http://www.azroc.gov/invest/licensed_by_la w.html

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Work shall be completed within 30 consecutive calendar days, beginning with the day following the starting date specified in the Notice to Proceed.

The successful bidder will be required to execute the standard form of contract for construction within ten (10) days after formal award of contract. In addition, the successful bidder must be registered in the City of Mesa Vendor Self-Service (VSS) System (http://mesaaz.gov/business/purchasing/vendor-self-service). The successful bidder, simultaneously with the execution of the Contract, will be required to furnish a Payment Bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, and the most recent ACORD® Certificate of Liability Insurance form with additional insured endorsements. The right is hereby reserved to accept or reject any or all bids or parts thereto, to waive any informalities in any proposal and reject the bids of any persons who have been delinquent or unfaithful to any contract with the City of Mesa. BETH HUNING City Engineer ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk PUBLISHED: East Valley Tribune, February 18, 25, March 4, 2018 / xxxxx

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CITY OF MESA EASTMARK COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1 MESA, ARIZONA PHASE X ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS (DU5/6 PARCELS 16-23) PROJECT NOS: S875, S878, S879

CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received until Thursday, March 22, 2018, until 2:30 p.m. All sealed bids will be received at Mesa City Plaza Building, Engineering Department at 20 East Main Street, 5th Floor, Mesa, Arizona. Please mark the outside of the bid envelope with the name of this bid document. Any bid received after the time specified will be returned without any consideration, except for bids delivered 30 minutes prior to opening which will be received at the information desk, 1st floor, main lobby of the Mesa City Plaza Building. No bid shall be altered, amended or withdrawn after the specified bid due date and time. A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held Monday, March 12th, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the upper level Council Chambers at 57 E. First Street, Mesa, Arizona. A pre-bid review of the site has been scheduled for Monday, March 12th, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. The site visit is recommended but not mandatory. PHASE X ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS (DU5/6 PARCELS 16-23): This contract shall be for furnishing all labor, materials, transportation, and services for the construction and/or installation of all improvements shown on the Plans, including, but not limited to the following: 1. Traffic Signal at Ray Road and Copernicus (S875) – Address 9840 E. Ray Road. The Project consists of the installation of a four-way traffic signal at the intersection of Ray Road and S. Copernicus. 2. S. Everton Terrace – Adjacent to DU5/6 Parcels 16-23 (S878) – Address 10106 E. Point Twenty-Two Blvd. The Project consists of approximately 1,657 feet of full street improvements with landscape installed at back of curb, with one lane in each direction and tying into existing improvements in S. Everton Terrace at STA 36+48.87. Improvements include installation of sewer, potable water, storm drain, dry utilities, concrete curb & gutter, sidewalk, paving, striping, signage, street lights, traffic signal conduit, street sleeves, neighborhood entry monuments, landscaping, and irrigation. 3. S. Everton Terrace to Elliot Road (S879) – Address 10021 E. Elliot Road. The Project consists of approximately 2,633 feet of full street surface improvements with landscape installed at back of curb, with one lane in each direction and tying into existing improvements in S. Everton Terrace at STA 53+06.32. Improvements include installation of sewer, potable water, storm drain, dry utilities, concrete curb & gutter, sidewalk, paving, striping, signage, street lights, street sleeves, landscaping, and irrigation. For information contact: Maggie Smith, City of Mesa, Maggie.smith@mesaaz.gov Engineer’s Estimate Range is $3,000,000 to $3,500,000. All project questions must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 16, 2018. See Section 11 of the Project Special Provisions for more information. Contractors desiring to submit proposals may purchase sets of the Bid Documents from Thomas Reprographics, Inc., http://public.constructionvaults.com, click on “Register Today” and follow the prompts to create your account, be sure to click finish at the end. For a list of locations nearest you, logon to www.thomasrepro.com, and click on Phoenix. The cost of each Bid Set will be no more than $126.00, which is non-refundable regardless of whether or not the Contractor Documents are returned. Partial bid packages are not sold. You can view documents on-line (at no cost), order Bid Sets, an access the Plan Holders List on the Thomas Reprographics website at the “Public Construction Vaults” address listed above. Please verify print lead time prior to arriving for pick-up.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking a qualified firm or team to act as the Construction Manager at Risk for the following: SIGNAL BUTTE AND ELLIOT PARK PROJECT NO. CP0121 The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CM@Risk) to provide Pre-Construction Services assistance and complete Construction Services as the CM@Risk for the Signal Butte and Elliot Park Project. 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 following is a summary of the project. The Signal Butte and Elliot Park project is located at the northeast corner of Signal Butte and Elliot Road. The development of the park will be focused south of the Siphon Draw Wash and will include a looped walking path, ramadas, a small parking lot, restrooms, and improved landscape areas. The estimated construction cost is $1,500,000.00. A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at 9 am, at the Mesa Plaza Building, 20 E. Main Street, Room 170, Mesa, Arizona 85201. At this meeting, City staff will discuss the scope of work and general contract issues and respond to questions from the attendees. Attendance at the pre-submittal conference is not mandatory and all interested firms may submit a Statement of Qualifications whether or not they attend the conference. All interested firms are encouraged to attend the Pre-Submittal Conference since City staff will not be available for meetings or to respond to individual inquiries regarding the project scope outside of this conference. In addition, there will not be meeting minutes or any other information published from the Pre-Submittal Conference. Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this project (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, assure that contract decisions are made in public and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified below. RFQ Lists. The RFQ is available on the City’s website at http://mesaaz.gov/business/engineering/construction-managerat-risk-andjob-order-contracting-opportunities.

Bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form provided and be accompanied by the Bid Bond for not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid, payable to DMB MESA PROVING GROUNDS LLC, or a certified or cashier's check. PERSONAL OR INDIVIDUAL SURETY BONDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter, plus a maximum of 10 pages to address the SOQ evaluation criteria (excluding resumes but including an organization chart with key personnel and their affiliation). Resumes for each team member shall be limited to a maximum length of two pages and should be attached as an appendix to the SOQ. Minimum font size shall be 10pt. Please provide seven (7) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy (CD or USB drive) of the Statement of Qualifications by Thursday, March 22, 2018, at 2 pm. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications. The City is an equal opportunity employer.

The successful bidder will be required to execute the DMB Mesa Proving Grounds LLC Contract and respective Addenda for construction within five (5) days after formal Notice of Contact Award. Failure by bidder to properly execute the Contract and provide the required certification as specified shall be considered a breach of Contract by bidder. DMB Mesa Proving Grounds LLC shall be free to terminate the Contract or, at option, release the successful bidder.

Delivered or hand-carried submittals must be delivered to the Engineering Department reception area on the fifth floor of Mesa City Plaza Building in a sealed package. On the submittal package, please display: Firm name, project number, and/or project title.

Payment and Performance Bonds will be required for this Work. The successful bidder, simultaneously with the execution of the Contract, shall be required to furnish a Payment Bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, and a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price. Successful Bidder shall name DMB Mesa Proving Grounds LLC as obligee on both the Payment and Performance Bonds and name the City of Mesa as an additional obligee on the Performance Bond using a Dual Obligee Rider form. An approved Dual Obligee Rider Form is included herein as Exhibit E in the Contract Documents.

Firms who wish to do business with the City of Mesa must be registered in the City of Mesa Vendor Self Service (VSS) System (http://mesaaz.gov/business/purchasing/vendor-self-service).

One set of the Contract Documents is also available for viewing at the City of Mesa’s Engineering Department at 20 East Main Street, Mesa, AZ. Please call (480) 644-2251 prior to arriving to ensure that the documents are available for viewing. Work shall be completed within 232 (two hundred and thirty-two) consecutive calendar days, beginning with the day following the starting date specified in the Notice to Proceed.

The right is hereby reserved to accept or re ject any or all bids or parts thereto, to waive any informalities in any proposal and reject the bids of any persons who have been delinquent or unfaithful to any contract with the DMB Mesa Proving Grounds LLC; City of Mesa or Eastmark Community Facilities District No. 1. BETH HUNING District Engineer ATTEST: Dee Ann Mickelsen District Clerk PUBLISHED: East Valley Tribune February 25, March 4, 2018 / 11239

Questions. Questions pertaining to the Construction Manager at Risk selection process or contract issues should be directed to Donna Horn of the Engineering Department at donna.horn@mesaaz.gov.

ATTEST DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk

BETH HUNING City Engineer

PUBLISHED: East Valley Tribune March 4, 11, 2018 / 11382

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