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INSIDE Partly cloudy igh Low GiveThanks! FromOurFamilytoYours, www.FrysFood. com Happy Happy Ha thanksgiving closedThanksgivingDayandreopenatregulartimeonFriday. GB INSIDE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2015 this is a ref to online stuff and stuff inside this is a ref to online stuff and stuff inside this is a ref to online stuff and stuff inside INSIDE The Big Crossword 6D Tech gifts for all ages The big Thanksgiving issue The Big 6D Tech gifts a ll a swor 6D all ages Cr 20A 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 A 20 A On a sunny afternoon in eighth grade, Eddie Martin ez was out on the basketball court at Lowell Elem entary School as soon as the bell rang. He tugged off his blue jeans he was wearing his bask etball shorts underneath and stuffed them into his backpack. It was the first day of practice.

He waited for the new coach with the other oys. One of the double doors on the side of the building banged open. Eddie shaded is eyes with his hand and watched the new coach, Mr. Foley, trot toward them. r.

Foley was wearing a sweatband around his head, a ponytail and shorts that were way too short. he boys nudged each other and laughed. Eddie asked. Mr. Foley just grinned and tossed him a ball.

Mr. Foley was different from the other teachers. In fact, he studied to a teacher at all. He had majored in history at Marq uette University. But after graduation, he had joined Teach for America, a nonprofit that recruits college graduates to Teacher and brother: Mr.

Foley helped students find their voice KARINA BLAND THE REPUBLIC i AZCENTRAL.COM PATRICK REPUBLIC Eddie Martinez says Mr. Foley made him elieve he could have a future. 126th Year No. 192 opyright 2015, The Arizona Republic $2.00 Hit the trails after dinner Did you have one helping too many? One of these area hiking trails is just right for you. 12D The season to be thankful Columnist Barbara Vandenburgh takes a look at five big news stories to be thankful for this year.

3A What to do? From plays to playtime, from classic cars to classical music, got the complete rundown of things to do in the Valley this weekend. 2D AZ Fact Check: Your watchdog Since 2010, AZ Fact Check has vetted statements of public officials. How do Reps. Trent Franks and Ruben Gallego and Sen. Bernie Sanders fare? 25A Need to decide on a movie to see? Film critic Bill Goodykoontz says there are blockbuster options for the whole family or for an adult escape.

1D Your guide to football gluttony If you like football, pull up a plate: The next five days will be full, capped the Cardinals in San Francisco on Sunday. 1C Chart your Black Friday strateg forget: REI will be losed. Which retailers are open? What are their hours? And what about malls? 21A last-minute turkey tips and more news, go toazcentral.com. From sports to movies to eals, we have all your holiday favorites inside Gov. Doug $95,000 salary sounds princely to some, but nearly 3 percent of the state workforce he oversees makes more money than he does.

I fact, Arizona chief executive earns less than most state agency directors appointed. And al- ost all of his senior staff take home a aycheck that eclipses their pay is on par with that paid to adatabase architect at the Department Administration, the state Senate chief of staff and an assis- ant deputy director at the Department of Not to mention numerous assistant attorneys general. So, why do others earn more? The pay reflects how Arizona compensates its elected officials. It has a decided political element, unlike the sala- scales for rank-and-file state workers, which are more in line with the public-sector employment market. A commission recommends salaries or statewide officers: the governor, secretary of state, attorney general, treasurer, school superintendent and STATE SALARIES Gov.

Ducey even close to being highest paid state worker MARY JO PITZL THE REPUBLIC i AZCENTRAL.COM Doan nears record: At a ge 39, Coyotes captain Shane Doan is closing in on the record for most oals in team history. 11C PHOTOS BY JOHN REPUBLIC; THINKSTOCK R1.