Gilbert

Randy Dean, right, helps his son, Stephan Dean, move into a new home Monday, Aug. 22, 2011 in Gilbert, Ariz. The number of people who bought new homes fell for the fourth straight month. Sales this year are on track to finish as the worst on records dating back half a century. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Gilbert’s changing landscape

Gilbert’s changing landscape

Paul Szablowski, marketing director for Catholic Healthcare East Valley, shows a rendering of the Mercy Gilbert Medical Center being built.

Gilbert shooting

Bruce Gilbert

Bruce Gilbert; Tribune columnist Linda Turley-Hansen's nephew

Bruce Gilbert

Bruce Gilbert; Tribune columnist Linda Turley-Hansen's nephew

Gilbert Torres

Korean War veteran Gilbert Torres said he doesn't understand why it's taken more than a year to get answers to two disability claims he has pending with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. There VA had a backlog of 17,000 claims in Arizona as of October, officials said.

Downtown Gilbert

Gilbert is currently looking at adding an arts, culture, and entertainment district to the Downtown Heritage district. It’s a zoning change that would allow businesses to serve alcohol closer to schools and churches.

Downtown Gilbert

Gilbert is currently looking at adding an arts, culture, and entertainment district to the Downtown Heritage district. It’s a zoning change that would allow businesses to serve alcohol closer to schools and churches.

Gilbert at Mesa

Mesa coach Kelley Moore talks to his team before the start of the second half while taking on Gilbert, Friday, Sept. 7, 2012 in Mesa. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]

Gilbert at Mesa

Gilbert's Conner Helvig,left, throws an incomplete pass in the first half while playing Mesa, Friday, Sept. 7, 2012 in Mesa. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]

Gilbert at Mesa

A referee takes a drink while a time out is called to shut the sprinkler system off during Mesa's home game against Gilbert, Friday, Sept. 7, 2012 in Mesa. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]

Gilbert at Mesa

Mesa quarterback Lucas Moen fumbles the ball in the first half while taking on Gilbert, Friday, Sept. 7, 2012 in Mesa. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]

Gilbert at Mesa

Mesa cheerleader Briana Otteman,17, performs push-ups after Mesa scored a touchdown in the first half, Friday, Sept. 7, 2012 in Mesa. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]

Gilbert at Mesa

Gilbert's Kyle Faust,left, wraps up Mesa's JyJawon Torrence during their game, Friday, Sept. 7, 2012 in Mesa. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]

Gilbert at Mesa

Mesa's Joseph Carassco carries the ball while taking on Gilbert, Friday, Sept. 7, 2012 in Mesa. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]

Gilbert at Mesa

Gilbert coach Leland Rogers talks to a referee on the sideline during the second half while playing at Mesa, Friday, Sept. 7, 2012 in Mesa. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]

Gilbert at Mesa

The Mesa football team performs their ritual Haka before taking on Gilbert, Friday, Sept. 7, 2012 in Mesa. [Tim Hacker/Tribune]