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esa knows where it’s going in the Gateway area. It just doesn’t know how to get there. The city is looking deeply into current development trends in hopes of figuring out when to build which roads for its high-flying southeastern corner. By late spring the effort will result in what will be called the Southeast Mesa Land Use and Transportation Plan. It’s the first official, in-depth study of the area since 2008, when the city published the Mesa Gateway Strategic Development Plan after 18 months of research. That document analyzed potential traffic

patterns in 2030. Now, 11 years later, the city has pushed its planning horizon out by another decade, focusing on the area from Southern Avenue going north to Germann Road, and Power Road going west to Meridian Road. The study area covers about 50 square miles. Al Zubi, supervising engineer for Mesa’s transportation department, said the city already knows what streets it wants to have in place 21 years from now. They are delineated in the 2040 Mesa master plan that voters approved in 2014. A map in the 2040 plan, for example, shows Meridian – which at that point is the county line – serving as a major thoroughfare as far south as Germann. It shows Pecos Road as a six-lane arterial between Ellsworth Road and Meridian.

Building those now now-existent arterials – and the other streets needed there – will cost tens, if not hundreds, of millions of dollars. But that money comes incrementally as voters approve bond issues one by one and as the county doles out regional transportation dollars. So, Zubi said, Mesa has to play its cards in the right order. And what might have looked like the right order in 2008 might not work anymore. “There’s a lot of development that has happened, a lot of improvements, a lot of businesses, a lot of residential,” Zubi said. “We needed to update our priorities. We know what the system is going to look like in the

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Mesa police look eastward for expanded presence BY JIM WALSH Tribune Staff Writer

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esa police are hiring 17 new officers and detectives with the proceeds of a sales tax increase approved by voters this fall, taking the first step toward a redeployment from the creation of a new northeast Mesa patrol district. Police Chief Ramon Batista said he has a highly diverse class of 30 recruits enrolled in a new police academy – one of two this year with plans to eventually add a third. Eventually, during a three-year period, the sales tax is anticipated to pay for an additional 51 officers, 31 non-sworn professional staff members and eight detectives, according to a police budget presentation before the Mesa City Council earlier this month. “The diversity ratio has been going up and up,’’ Batista said in an interview after the meet-

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The current Mesa Police Academy class is diverse and will soon be ready to take to the streets. (Special to the Tribune)

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future because of our 2040 transportation plan, but we needed to set the priorities of which projects are going to be more needed than others, which ones will be built and funded first.” That analysis, he said, will be based on development that already has occurred in the area. The 2008 Gateway plan, coming as it did just as the Great Recession was sinking its talons into Arizona’s economy, foresaw a prosperous future that at the time seemed tenuous. There were, for example, grand ideas for a 3,200Phoenix Gateway Airport has proven the vision of a huge economic development engine that East Valley leaders foresaw two acre swath of the former decades ago. But as that vision materializes, the city sees a need for more investment in infrastructure, such as streets. (Special to General Motors Desert the Tribune) Proving Ground that had been purchased in 2006 by Scottsdale- announced last year, promising a dense, materialized, Thompson expects them to based DMB Associates. A major resort urban-style mixed-use project at the develop over time. He sees two major threats to Mesa’s complex planned for the north end of northeast corner of Power and Ray roads. Kevin Thompson, who represents high aspirations for the area, which inDMB’s holdings never materialized. But as the recession ended, construc- southeast Mesa on the City Council, ex- cludes not only the airport but also the tion crews lumbered back into action. pects more to come, with Phoenix-Mesa Polytechnic campus of Arizona State Gateway Airport still the driving force University, other educational nodes and Among the developments: The DMB property, now named East- that planners of the past decade expected a stretch of Elliot Road that Mesa has set aside for high-tech industry. mark, has consistently ranked among the it to be. “It’s a hotbed right now for developThe first, he said, is the potential for top-selling master-planned communities in the country, and is now home to a ma- ment,” Thompson said. “It’s one of the residential encroachment into the airfew locations that has land available, that port’s flight paths. Noise complaints and jor Apple Inc. operations center. Harvard Investments is developing Ca- has proximity to airport and rail as well concerns about safety could inhibit development of the former Air Force base, dence, a much smaller slice of the former as highways.” Thompson said developments such as whose 2-mile-long runways are capable GM property, as a residential and commercial center near the intersection of Cadence and Gallery Park will provide of handling some of the world’s largest population density. And while early vi- passenger jets. Loop 202 and State Route 24. The second is infrastructure – which A development called Gallery Park was sions of urban cores in Eastmark have not Thompson believes will become an even more critical issue with the impending extension of State Route 24. Construction on five miles of SR24 between Ellsworth and Ironwood roads is expected to begin next year. “We’re starting to see a lot more interest and activity along that SR24 alignment,” Thompson said. “The sad part is we just don’t have the infrastructure in place right now to support that kind of development.” Thompson said Mesa already has done a good job of attracting heavy industry south of the airport, but there is potential for a great deal more if the roads, water lines and sewers get built. “A lot of that is going to take infrastructure,” he said. “It takes establishing a vision and sticking to that vision to make sure you don’t build just rooftops.” Among the developments that will need infrastructure investment is Gallery Park near Power and Baseline Roads. It will offer a mix of office, retail and residential space. (Special to the Tribune)


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ing. “In the past 18 months, I have been moving forward in making more women in positions of leadership’’ through promotions. Police trumpeted their request for a $9 million budget increase – to $196 million in fiscal year 2019-2020 from $187.2 million in fiscal year 2018-2019 – by citing a decline in both violent and property crime during 2018, according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report. Mesa’s violent crime rate fell to 24.3 per 1,000 residents, the lowest the city has recorded, making it the second safest large city in the nation, slighter higher than Virginia Beach, Virginia, and lower than Long Beach and Sacramento, California, and Arlington, Texas. That fact was quickly seized upon by Mayor John Giles, after east Mesa council member Kevin Thompson criticized a oneminute longer response time in his district. “We are at all time low in regards to crime rate. That’s a big deal,’’ Giles said. He noted the council promised 65 additional police and 45 fire and medical positions when advertising a one quarter of 1 percent sales tax increase, from 1.75 percent to 2 percent, that was approved by voters in November. “We are on track to do that. Our only limitation is our capacity to train officers,’’ Giles said. “We are delivering on the promise we made to voters.’’ The increased staffing will be critical in about three years, when police realize a longtime goal by dividing the far-reaching Superstition patrol district in half, creating a fifth district in northeast Mesa. The move becomes a necessity as Mesa matures as a city, with more residents and businesses located in northeast and southeast Mesa.

This map of the Mesa Police districts shows the enormity of the district covering the eastern part of the city. Represented in green on this map, it will eventually be broken up into two districts. (City of Mesa)

Batista said he hopes to add 59 more officers in the next four years, creating a blend of 62 percent sworn officers and 38 percent civilian professional staff members. The plan would grow the department from 761 sworn officers to 820, and from 462 non-sworn to 495. City budget reports show that public safety, which includes police, fire and the Municipal Court, accounts for 58.8 percent of the budget, with police alone making up 39.3 percent, in fiscal year 2018-19. The Mesa Fire and Medical Department takes up 17.7 percent. Sgt. Nate Gafvert, president of the Mesa Police Association, said Batista should have been arguing for hiring an additional 25 officers per year, minus attrition.

He said tired officers are working double shifts in patrol, creating safety issues. “That is a high liability issue that we should be concerned with,’’ Gafvert said. “They are prone to making poor decisions when they are tired and cranky.’’ “It’s a step in the right direction,’’ he said about the hiring plan, “but we are not happy. What he’s asking for will sustain us where we are right now.’’ Thompson, a frequent advocate of his growing southeast Mesa council district, raised similar concerns and complained about a chart in the presentation that documented the longer response time in Superstition. Thompson questioned whether Batista’s plan was aggressive enough to cope with population growth and attrition from retirements. “It seems like we’re the little Dutch kid and the dam. We’re just plugging problems,’’ Thompson said. “Why aren’t we solving problems instead of just plugging holes.’’ Batista agreed the department is shorthanded and that the staffing has fluctuated, with a loss of 20 sworn officers in the 2017-18 fiscal year after a gain of 13 the previous year. “I’ll take as many as you can afford for us to have,’’ Batista said. “You could give us 50 officers today and we would find something for all of them to do.’’ Gafvert said that at this Mesa Police Academy recruits are being put through their paces as they study to become sworn officers. (Special to the Tribune) point, Batista should know

exactly how many officers he needs and should have been a better advocate for the department. Batista and Assistant Chief Ken Cost, who heads the patrol division, said the longer response time in east Mesa is largely a function of geography – with police traveling longer distances to respond to calls in the far-flung district. The Superstition District stretches from Mesa’s northeast border near the Tonto National Forest to south of Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport. It covers 70 square miles and Gilbert could fit inside its borders, Cost said. Traditionally, the Fiesta and central patrol districts, near Fiesta Mall and downtown Mesa, are the city’s busiest. While that pattern is still accurate, the mix is in flux as east Mesa grows, especially near the airport. In 2018, Central recorded 45,878 calls for service, compared to 45,443 for Fiesta, 42,161 for Red Mountain and 40,161 for Superstition. Although Fiesta and Red Mountain have been relatively stable since 2015, the largest increases in calls have been posted by central and particularly Superstition, which recorded 4,000 less in 2015. The chart that clearly concerned Thompson demonstrated the disparity in response times between west and east Mesa, a longstanding problem in both the Mesa police and fire departments. Central’s response time was shortest at 3:17 minutes, compared to Fiesta at 3:30, Red Mountain at 3:51 and Superstition at 4:53. Thompson questioned why more officers are not getting shifted from Fiesta to Superstition. Cost said that officers are being re-assigned each year, usually only a few at a time, based on crime trends and demographic changes. City Manager Chris Brady said Superstition currently has 76 officers, compared with 75 in Central, 80 in Red Mountain and 95 in Fiesta. Cost said the main issue with the Superstition response times is geography, with the other districts far smaller in size. Fiesta, for instance, covers 15.6 square miles and Central 12.3 square miles. He said it’s important to put the response times in prospective. “Even Superstition is very low compared to other police departments,’’ Cost said. Batista said the Northeast district exists only as a concept and a location for the new station, part of a major capital improvement and bond plan, has not been chosen. He said that when the Northeast district is created, the Fiesta district will likely lose a beat or two and the Central district likely would shrink slightly.


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Michael Myrick and board member John King – both Republicans – called merging a bad idea for the two districts. A combined Kyrene-Tempe Union district could also have included Tempe Elementary, bringing total student population to 40,000. King said mergers made sense for those districts with only one or two schools, but not for Kyrene and Tempe Union, which have 25 and seven campuses, respectively. Efforts to force consolidation have been discussed for more than a decade. In 2001, a Senate panel approved a measure creating an independent commission to consolidate the more than 200 school districts in the state to no more than 90. Those that refused would be denied state aid. It died after drawing fire from officials from some smaller districts, who argued with the presumption that small is bad and wasteful. Five years later, a special School District Redistricting Commission created by the Legislature proposed at least forcing a vote in each district on consolidation. But that failed to produce the desired results.

yrene and Tempe Union High School districts will remain separate for now after an Apache Junction legislator failed to find sufficient support in the State Legislature to push his consolidation bill to the floor for a vote. Under a plan that won initial approval from the Senate Appropriations Committee, Kyrene and Tempe Union were prime targets for consolidation with scores of other elementary and secondary districts across the state by 2024 – without residents’ approval. But Republican Rep. John Fillmore announced Tuesday, telling Green Valley Newspapers that he was giving up because he didn’t have the votes to pass it. “There are too many people more concerned with maintaining the status quo than with the welfare of children,” said Fillmore, who had contended that the Apache Junction Rep. John Fillmore pulled his school district consolidation bill last week when he realized he state could save as much as $500 million didn’t have the votes to get it passed in the State Senate. (Special to the Tribune) by consolidating districts and curbing duplicative administrative costs. in Ahwatukee last summer. 14,000 students. Though his bill primarily affected disThe Tempe Union board members had Fillmore could not get a hearing on tricts where only one or two school build- his bill when it was in the House, so he no comment after the bill advanced two ings exist – where superintendents earn resorted to a common legislative tactic weeks ago, but Kyrene board President well over $100,000 a year and where called a “striker,” in which he replaced all certain other administrative posts are re- the wording in a bill that originally had to quired regardless of size – Fillmore spe- do with elections with the wording of the Now there’s miraDry® PROBLEM. SOLUTION. cifically listed Tempe Union and Kyrene consolidation bill. • Immediate results that last as targets in order to reduce the total While one Republican senator called • Dramatic reduction of underarm sweat • Non-invasive, in-office procedure with number merging minimal to no downtime of districts smaller • FDA cleared in Maricodistricts • Toxin-free, no need for endless treatments • No need for ineffective antiperspirants pa County “the numto 20. ber one Fillmore issue” for told the Repubnewspalicans in per that the state, Call Dr. Hiatt at he isn’t goshe also 480-844-1410 to schedule your ing to give told Fillappointment! up, and m o r e plans to that she PLASTIC SURGERY OF - Rep. John Fillmore “go back would Tummy • Breast • Face • Ears • Nose • Eyelids out to the not vote Male Breast Removal • Liposuction • Laser Hair Removal community so there’s more understand- for a bill mandating consolidation. ing.” Tempe Union Superintendent Kevin Mommy Makeover • Underarm Sweat Solutions There are more than 100 school dis- Mendivil and Kyrene Superintendent Jan tricts with just two schools, Fillmore said. Vesely declined comment when the bill All injections are administered by Dr. Hiatt Fillmore also envisioned a merger of won committee approval, but both opBotox • Juvederm • Voluma two unified EV districts – Queen Creek posed the idea of a merger when they and Higley – to create a system of about spoke at a superintendent’s roundtable call for a complimentary consultation

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acek Spendel founded Project Arizona three years ago to push liberty in countries where there are none. He does that by bringing six students each year to Arizona from the Eastern Bloc or Socialist countries to study ideas of liberty and how to implement them when they return home. “The cause of liberty is universal,” said Spendel, who is from Poland. “If you guys fall as Americans what examples can we follow?” Spendel was one of more than a dozen speakers at last week’s Patriotism Over Socialism rally at Gilbert Civic Center. The speakers focused their attacks largely against undocumented immigrants and socialism. Gilbert officials, who last year officially adopted its nickname Kindness USA, made it clear the rally was a private event not associated with the town. The event coordinators went through the town’s Special Event permitting process to rent the Municipal Complex’s site for $700, according to town spokeswoman Jennifer Harrison. The fee included $450 for a full-day rental cost, $100 for a permit and $150 for six hours of having staff on site. Gilbert resident Kevin Jackson, a former Fox contributor, author, radio host and founder of Tea Party Community put together the free event. It featured local conservative heavyweights such as U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs of Mesa; former state Sen. Russell Pearce of Mesa, the architect of SB 1070, a strict anti-immigration legislation that passed nine years ago; and Kelli Ward, chairwoman of the Arizona Republican Party and an unsuccessful candidate for U.S. Senate. A few hundred people attended the three-hour event on Tax Day, turning it into a semblance of a Trump campaign rally with signs and banners proclaiming “Re-elect Trump 2020” and a vendor hawking “Make America Great Again” and “Trump 2020” hats and T-shirts. Many of the attendees came dressed for the occasion, sporting red MAGA hats and T-shirts with messages such as “Liberal free zone,” “Make liberals cry again, Trump 2020.” and “Don’t tread on me, American born free—live proud.’’ A flag that resembled the American flag, except the stripes were replaced by a series of assault rifles that looked like AR-15s was flying from a pole carried by a man. A majority of the crowd skewed older,

and extremist groups” including Patriot Movement, AZ Patriots and the Arizona chapter of American Guard. AZ Patriots and Patriot Movement both had a booth at the event along with others, including John Birch Society, Republican National Hispanic Assembly and Riders USA, which had a banner stating, “stop the invasion” and “secure our borders.” Learn the Risk, whose mission is to educate the public about the harm of pharmaceutical drugs and The Patriotism Over Socialism rally Aprilo 15 at Gilbert Civic Center drew scores of vaccines, and Purresidents from throughout the East Valley and at times looked like a Trump campaign ple for Parents, event. (Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer) which formed to white adults with a handful of families counter the Red for Ed movement, also and younger children. had a presence at the rally. Three days before, the Southern PovAnd at one booth, Rob Scantleberry, a erty Law Center or SPLC placed the rally retired Mesa cop and a Congressional Dison its Hatewatch. trict 25 committeeman in the Republican The civil rights advocacy nonprofit Party, was selling raffle tickets for $20 to noted the event drew the support of “hate win a Colt AR-15.

Other event headliners included Laura Loomer, an anti-Muslim conspiracy theorist, and Sharon Slater, a Gilbert resident and founder of Family Watch International, which promotes itself as a family values organization but is considered an anti-LGBT hate group by SPLC. Family Watch opposes abortion, sex education in school and believes marriage is between a man and a woman and that same-sex attraction can be fixed. According to SPLC, it tracked 20 hate groups in Arizona for 2018, up from the 18 for 2016 and eight for 2000. Overall, it tracked 1,020 hate groups in the country for 2018, an increase from the 954 tracked in 2017. There was no obvious police presence or counter-protestors at the rally, which was promoted as a family-friendly event and included three food trucks. Jackson, who is African-American, countered SPLC ’s characterization of the rally by saying he put together the event with diversity in mind. He said that eight of the scheduled speakers are women, including two Muslims, a Jewish woman and two Latinas. Miranda Dawson, a spokeswoman for the rally, said Jackson has been involved in politics for over a decade and wanted to bring his connections to Arizona. “The event is just a place to be inspired and educated and network with others,” she said hours before the rally’s start. “We are just trying to bring all the dif-

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Conservatives and supporters of President Trump dominated attendance at the rally April 15 in Gilbert as speakers addressed various issues, including immigration. (Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer)


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Texting-driving ban passes despite EV opposition counties already have their own versions. our East Valley legislators were on Under the state the losing side of a vote that gave law, which takes final approval last week to a comeffect in 2021, a prehensive statewide ban on the use of first-time offense hand-held cellphones by motorists, sendwould result in a ing the bill already approved by the Senfine of between ate to Gov. Doug Ducey for his anticipated $75 and $149; signature. subsequent vioThe 44-16 vote by the House on HB lations could 2318 came after lawmakers defeated a lead to fines up version with many of the same restricto $250. tions but a crucial difference: It would One of the more recent victims of driving while texting was 25-year-old Salt River But lawmakers have been a secondary offense, allowing Police Officer Clayton Townsend, the father of a one-year-old child, who died when a also voted 31-29 motorist who was texting lost control of his truck and slammed into him on Loop 101 police to cite offenders only if they were Jan. 19. (Special to the Tribune) for SB 1141, a pulled over for some other reason. totally separate Voting against the measure were Reps. Farnsworth and Tyler Pace, both Mesa. measure to outlaw “distracted driving,’’ Travis Grantham and Warren Petersen of “We are only one of three states in the sending that one, too, to Ducey. Rep. John Gilbert and Mesa Reps. Kelly Townsend entire nation that does not ban text mes- Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, said the two and Michelle Udall. saging and driving even though we know bills are not in conflict. Several weeks ago, several East Valley the frightening statistics,’’ Rep. Noel He said it is clear that texting while senators also voted against the measure. Campbell, R-Prescott, told colleagues. driving is “inherently distracting’’ and They include Chandler Republican J.D. He has been a champion of making tex- needs to be banned outright, as HB 2318 Mesnard, who introduced a competing ting while driving and the use of hand- would do. distracted driving bill, SB 1141, that also held cellphones a primary offense, allow“But we need this bill for other activiwas approved by the House. ing police to stop motorists solely because ties,’’ he said of SB 1141. Other senators who voted against it in- they are breaking this new law. Grantham said the problem with simply cluded Eddie Farnsworth of Gilbert, David Campbell noted that Arizona cities and focusing on texting and cellphone use is that it fails to address other things that people do. “I’ve seen people going down the road brushing their teeth, which I really don’t understand,’’ he told colleagues. He’s also witnessed drivers trying to put sauce on a burrito they were trying to eat. Grantham questioned what will happen when someone gets killed by a motorist who is reading the paper. “Are we going to run a ban-newspaperswhile-driving bill?’’ he asked. But unlike the strict texting ban, SB 1141 would not allow a police officer to stop a motorist for doing other things, like readV $500 tuition for All Day Pre-School & Pre K ing a newspaper. There also would have to V FREE All Day Kindergarten be evidence that whatever the driver was doing also resulted in an immediate hazV Students receive 8 specials a week ard or failure to control the vehicle. V 3 Recesses a Day Rep. Isela Blanc, D-Tempe, argued that V Core Instruction with Active Engagement language is overly broad. “We have a real profiling problem,’’ she V Monthly Community Events said, especially in communities of color. V Finnish Educational Model Strategies of Play & Family “This will be a tool to stop anyone in these V FREE Breakfast communities.’’ Rep. Diego Rodriguez, D-Phoenix, V Award Winning Pre-School Programs agreed, saying that increases the chance E. Guadalupe Rd. he might be stopped “depending on what part of town I’m in, depending on what I’m wearing, depending on what I’m driving.’’ But Rep. Mark Finchem, R-Oro Valley, 3015 S. Power Rd. who was a Department of Public Safety libertyartsacademy.com Mesa, AZ 85212 officer, said those concerns are unwarBY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

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ranted. “If I follow a car for more than two minutes I have ample reasons to stop it,’’ he said. While some people, like Kanvanagh and Finchem, voted for both the texting ban and the distracted driving measure, some did not. The problem with HB 2318, according to Grantham, is that it is overly broad. He pointed out that, as approved, it does more than make it illegal for a motorist to have a cellphone in hand. It would also be a violation if someone “supports (a cellphone) with any part of the person’s body’’ unless the motorist is also using a hands-free device. “That could be sitting in your lap,’’ he complained. “That’s way restrictive.’’ House Majority Leader Petersen-Gilbert, said it would be one thing if the legislation was limited to things like texting or checking social media. But he said there’s nothing inherently dangerous with talking on a cellphone, even without a hands-free device. “There have been people who have driven their whole lives holding their phone up, talking on their phone, that have not had an accident, myself included,’’ he said. Petersen said it would be one thing if this was “We’re going to make an awful lot of people lawbreakers with this bill.’’ That argument that people can talk and drive did not impress Rep. Randy Friese, D-Tucson. “That doesn’t mean its safe,’’ he said. But Rep. David Cook, R-Globe, said HB 2318 actually can lead to less safety. He pointed out that people get Amber alerts about missing children, and silver alerts on missing seniors, on their cellphones, information which includes a description of the vehicle being sought. “That life is just as important,’’ Cook said, with this law barring people from checking out these messages while driving. Today’s votes occurred with family members of those killed by texting motorists watching in the gallery. House Minority Leader Charlene Fernandez, D-Yuma, specifically addressed the survivors of Clayton Townsend, an officer with the Salt River Police Department who was killed when he was struck by a texting motorists while conducting a traffic stop. “We’re going to get it done today,’’ she told them. “I understand the pain of what happened, of losing these officers,’’ said Rep. Anthony Kern, R-Glendale. But he voted against the measure, saying “it goes a little bit too far.’’


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ferent groups together to work together to build a better grassroots organization in Arizona. That is our long-term vision and goal.” Spendel during his speech also bashed SPLC, calling its comments on the rally “B.S.” and said people like New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a democratic socialist, are “crazies.” “Please stop it,” he told the audience. “I beg you as a citizen of Poland.” Mary Ann Mendoza, an “Angel Mom” also spoke. Her son Mesa Police Sgt. Brandon Mendoza was killed in 2014 by a drunken driver who was in the country illegally and had a criminal history. Since then, she’s been advocating for tougher immigration laws. “Angel Families is a club I don’t want any of you become part of,” Mendoza said. The nonprofit advocacy group is for relatives of victims killed by those in the country illegally. Mendoza showed the audience pictures of those killed by “repeat illegal alien criminals”- Grant Ronnebeck, a Mesa convenience clerk, Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry and Mendoza’s son. She said criminals in the country illegally served less prison time than an

Arizona resident and she cited statistics to bolster her claim that those who come to the county illegally were a financial drain. She also said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is severely understaffed to oversee a border she said is controlled by the Mexican drug cartel. She said the group is fighting sanctuary policies in California, Florida, Colorado, New Jersey, Texas and Maryland and that a movement was underway both in Tucson and Flagstaff to have them declared as a sanctuary city. She added the group was starting a “Blood on your Hand Campaign” to “call out politicians who refused to stand with our president.” The crowd cheered and one man shouted out, “build that wall,” a rallying cry for Trump supporters. Mendoza added there are plans to put on billboards across the country pictures of victims killed by a “Dreamer” or an “illegal alien.” “Dreamer” refers to those who were brought to this county illegally as a child and attend school or work using the DACA program. “I say build the wall,” said Ward, who acknowledged Mendoza and other families like hers. She added President Trump’s idea to

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send undocumented immigrants to sanctuary cities was a win-win. Dr. Ward lost her U.S. Senate bid to Martha McSally in the GOP primary in 2018. Ward said there are enemies inside the country and outside who want to overthrow the government and replace it with a failed system of socialism. “The left continues to move further away from reality,” she said, adding socialism would destroy the founding tenets of the United States. “There’s never been a more important time to embrace American patriotism,” she added. And the way to deflect socialists was to re-elect Trump in 2020, she said holding up a Trump campaign sign. “Re-electing President Trump is my No. 1 priority,” she said. Sitting in lawn chairs enjoying the rally were Ginger Niesen and her next-door neighbor Debbi MacNicol, who drove from North Phoenix. They’ve known each other for 25 years. “I’m in support of limiting government, of freedom and standing for freedom of speech,” said Niesen for why she came out for the event. She said she was very much against those who come into the country illegally and that the border wall must be built.

“I’ve seen the destruction in the country,” she said of the illicit drugs that pour over from the southern border. She said many blame the over 70,000 U.S. drug deaths in 2017 on doctors when 85 percent of the drugs enter the country from the south. She also cited Trump’s assertion that one in three women is sexually assaulted on the long journey north. “I don’t encourage a system where women and children are being raped and Congress sits on their hands and do nothing,” the 68-year-old woman said. “It’s very frustrating.” MacNicol, on the other hand, faulted the school system for the younger generation’s fascination with socialism. “They are not teaching American history in schools,” she said. “In history books now we are the bad guys and I’m sorry but America is not the bad guy. “A whole young generation thinks socialism is great. It’s not even great on paper. These kids don’t know, they think it’s a wonderful idea. The only way socialism succeeds is because capitalism funds it.” Both Niesen and MacNicol, 64, traveled to the border, south of Sierra Vista, four years ago to check it out and they said there is no wall where they went. “I have great compassion for people

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Marines to honor Mesa woman for her service ing to make a difference for others. Hanley will receive the Service Above Self award at the May 18 awards dinner, an award that recognizes individuals for their lifetime of commitment to volunteerism and community. At age 16, she worked as a candy striper at St. Joseph’s Hospital and rocked babies born to drug addicted mothers at Maricopa County Medical Center. She served as chairman of the Phoenix Heart Ball in 1995, was Heart Ball Sweetheart in 2003, served with Lee as honorary chairmen in 2008 and continues to serve as an advisor. Nancy and Lee also served as co-chairs of Valley of the Sun United Way and chairs for Arizona Diamondbacks Charities in 2008. Nancy is also dedicated to organizations that help women and children, including Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, Ryan House and Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center. She was on the board of directors of HomeBase Youth Services for six years

and co-chaired their Doorway of Hope Gala in 2000. Her generosity also extends to the Marine Corps, where she funds scholarships through the foundation to assist the children of veterans. While Hanley’s philanthropic career is focused locally, General Goodman’s history of service spans the globe. Following a collegiate football career at ASU, he attended training camp with the New Orleans Saints in 1967 when he received a draft notice. He placed his dreams of playing professional football on hold to join the Army and serve as an infantry officer. After a decorated combat tour, he returned to the Saints, but a clavicle injury derailed his pro career. The military, however, beckoned. “I needed to be working toward something more important than myself or a bottom line,” said Goodman, a Mesa resident.

The foundation is looking for sponsorships and raffle items. The Bausch Foundation, who donated $5,000, is the presenting sponsor. For more information, visit fightblindness. org/arizonagolftournament. Thompson can be reached at 602-481-3243. Thompson has retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a group of rare, genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and loss of cells in the retina. Common symptoms include difficulty seeing at night and a loss of peripheral Mollie Thompson has retinitis pigmentosa, a group of rare, genetic vision. disorders that involve a breakdown and loss of cells in the retina. “One of the first signs is night ( Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune Staff Photographer) blindness,” she said. “Then you adults older than 55. slowly lose your peripheral vision. Then To raise money, the Foundation Fight- there’s macular edema. If I just had the ing Blindness is hosting a golf tournament RP, my central vision would remain clear. at 7 a.m. Friday, May 17, at Red Moun- I would have the night blindness and no tain Ranch Country Club, 6425 E. Teton, peripheral vision.” Mesa. Shotgun start at 7:30 a.m., followed Macular edema is a buildup of fluid in by golf and a 12:30 to 2 p.m. lunch and the macula, an area in the center of the awards ceremony. retina.

Thompson, 63, had to stop driving. She relied on Dial-a-Ride until the boundary lines changed around Mountain Bridge. The Foundation Fighting Blindness meets monthly to share stories and to hear speakers. The tournament is its largest fundraising event. Thompson hopes the Foundation Fighting Blindness’ efforts will pay off for the sake of her children and grandchildren. “I hate to see one of my grandchildren go through something like this,” she added. “So far they don’t think my children have inherited the gene. They still have to get gene tested to find out for sure. I followed in the footsteps of my father. They felt if my kids had inherited it, they would all follow the same pattern as me.” Al Linde has had similar experiences. The 68-year-old has been legally blind since 2013 from macular degeneration. He can still see well enough to play golf. “I have good friends who tell me where it went,” Linde said. “I play golf about once a week. I’ve been involved with Fighting Blindness for about four years.”

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ancy Hanley of Mesa and Lt. Gen. John Goodman, USMC (Ret) have spent a lifetime assisting others – one on a world stage, one in the close-knit philanthropic community of Phoenix. On May 18, their paths will intersect, and their contributions will be recognized during the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation’s annual Arizona Awards Dinner. The foundation is the nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships for military children. Thirty years before Pat Tillman, Goodman blazed his own path between athlete and solider. The standout quarterback at Arizona State University (ASU) put a promising NFL career on hold to pick up a rifle and go to war. Goodman returned safely from a combat tour in Vietnam and that experience helped shape his life. The war would also have a profound

Nancy Hanley of Mesa will receive the Service Above Self award from the Marine Cors Scholarship Foundation next month. (Special to the Tribune)

impact on Hanley, a Phoenix native and resident of Paradise Valley. Her late husband and high school sweetheart, Lee, was a Marine officer who also served in Vietnam. Lee’s experience would inspire Nancy to spend a good portion of her life work-

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Mesa tournament to benefit retinal research BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI

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ollie Thompson was afflicted with retinal disease when she was born. When she began to struggle with night vision, she knew her life was about to change. “When I was about 38, I had to quit driving,” Thompson said. “I joined a support group because I was starting to feel too depressed about the whole thing. I had two kids. I was working. How would I get to work?” The support group is Foundation Fighting Blindness, which was founded in 1971 by a “passionate group of individuals driven to find treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases.” At the time, very little was known about these diseases, but in the last 40 years, the foundation has raised more than $725 million to support and advance the research that would reverse blindness and restore vision. The most common eye disease is macular degeneration, which affects many

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ost Americans rely on weather forecasts to plan their daily routine. The U.S. Navy is no different. With numerous ships, submarines and airplanes deployed in the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s area of operations, sailors stationed at Fleet Weather Center San Diego, make it their primary mission to monitor weather conditions in support of the fleet’s daily operations. Airman Israel Torres, a 2016 Williams Field High School graduate and native of Mesa, is one of these sailors serving at the Fleet Weather Center, providing full-spectrum weather services to shore-based commands and afloat naval units. As a Navy aerographer’s mate, Torres is responsible for ensuring the safe navigation of Navy ships by providing detailed weather forecasts. Torres credits success in the Navy to many of the lessons learned in Mesa. “Playing sports helped me gain a lot of

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Goodman joined the Marine Corps, earned his pilot wings and began a 41year career that would take him to Okinawa, Korea, Kuwait, Burma and other locations. Goodman would end up logging more than 4,100 hours in tactical jets for the Marines, attend the Navy’s legendary “Top Gun” fighter school and serve in several high-profile leadership posts includ-

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Linde is a rare case. His macular degeneration hit him when he was 47 years old in 1998. “It actually stems from a fungal histoplasmosis from, of all things, bird drop-

Mesa native Airman Israel Torres helps keep an eye on changing weather to ensure the safety of Navy personnel around the world. (Special to the Tribune)

leadership skills, and growing up I faced a lot of challenges that I had to persevere through,” said Torres. Additionally, sailors serving with the Fleet Weather Center ensure naval installations, contingency exercises and operations are able to facilitate risk manage-

ing commander of Marine Forces Pacific. Goodman retired from the Marine Corps in 2008 and became director of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance. His responsibilities included educating, training and preparing the U.S. military and international governments in disaster preparedness and response. Goodman also served as chairman of the board of advisors for Tactical Edge, pings,” he said. “It’s very prevalent in the Ohio River Valley where I grew up in Indiana. “We used to visit family who raised chickens. I remember running up and down the chicken coops with my sisters. A very tiny percentage get histoplasmo-

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ment, resource protection and mission success of fleet, regional and individual unit commanders. Fleet Weather Center San Diego provides U.S. and coalition ship, submarine and aircraft weather forecasts including en route and operating area forecasts. The U.S. Pacific Fleet is the world’s largest fleet command, encompassing 100 million square miles – nearly half the Earth’s surface, from Antarctica to the Arctic Circle and from the West Coast of the United States into the Indian Ocean. Being stationed in San Diego, the principal homeport of the Pacific Fleet, means Torres is playing an important part in the U.S.’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy. Though there are many ways for sailors to earn distinction in their command, community and career, Torres is most proud of earning Sailor of the Month honors for January 2019. “I’m proud of it because it felt good to

a service-disabled, veteran-owned software company and is a member of the ASU’s Flag Officer Advisory Council. Goodman will receive the Semper Fidelis Award at the May 18 awards dinner, honoring his years of military and humanitarian service. “Nancy Hanley and Gen. John Goodman have spent a lifetime working to make the world a better place,” says Dave English, one of the co-chairs of this year’s Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Arizona sis in their lungs. It migrates to your eyes. Most people have no effects and a tiny, tiny percentage have this happen.” Linde has a low immune system, as he had stage-IV cancer treatment in 1994. His disease manifested in the eyeball; it mimics wet macular degeneration.

be recognized for the effort I put in, and it was a great start to the new year,” said Torres. “When I joined, I wanted to leave the Navy better than when I came in. Being recognized means I am doing something right.” Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Torres, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Torres is honored to carry on that family tradition. “My godfather is a Marine,” said Torres. “He was a role model for me growing up, and I really looked up to him. He led me down the right path.” As a member of one of the U.S. Navy’s most relied-upon assets, Torres and other sailors know they are part of a legacy that will last beyond their lifetimes providing the Navy the nation needs. “Serving means making my family proud,” added Torres. “That’s the number one thing, being a role model for my younger siblings, and being someone they can look up to the way that I look up to my godfather.”

Awards Dinner. “We’re honored to recognize them and their commitment to assisting others.” Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded $120 million in scholarships to 40,000 recipients. In Arizona alone, more than $11 million has been raised since 2009. Every child of a Marine or Navy Corpsman who served with Marines is eligible. Information: mscf.org/arizoandinner.

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nce regarded as an extreme sport for “mountain men,” the popularity of rock climbing has skyrocketed – especially at indoor centers – with more facilities opening in the East Valley to cater to climbers. Hundreds of colorful plastic holds are methodically set on several-story climbing walls to challenge people of all skill levels. For climbers, the sky’s the limit – or, in this case, the limit stretches to the top of a 30-foot wall. There are 478 indoor climbing gyms around the U.S. and the trend is far from tapering off: 2017 saw a record-breaking 43 facilities open, the most in a single year, according to data from the Climbing Business Journal. In or near the East Valley, there are four major climbing facilities: Phoenix Rock Gym (PRG) and Climbmax Climbing Gym, both in Tempe, Focus Climbing Center in Mesa and Black Rock Bouldering Gym in East Phoenix. Each one is different in the specialties and services they offer. Phoenix Rock Gym, Arizona’s oldest climbing gym, opened in 1992, when indoor climbing was still a relatively new sport. Paul Diefenderfer, founder and owner of the gym, said he’s been climbing since 1975 and was skeptical of climbing indoors at first. But in 1992, he and a friend each put in $10,000 to create Arizona’s first indoor rock gym. “We’ve kept it pretty much the same,” Diefenderfer said, since it opened 27 years ago. “It’s always been an easy-going atmosphere. We try to make it as safe as humanly possible, yet still keep the thrill of climbing in there.” Since 2016, the gym has brought in approximately 20,000 visitors annually, he estimates, despite growing competition. He said they have enjoyed an increase of 1,200 new members in the first quarter of this year. “When I started, PRG was the first gym in the state and we had the whole market to ourselves,” Diefenderfer said. “We’re busier than ever so the market’s growing. Indoor climbing makes it easy and acces-

David Caparon, an ASU sophomore who has been climbing for 12 years, climbs a challenging route at Phoenix Rock Gym in Tempe. (Ariella Nardizzi/Tribune Contributor)

sible for people to do.” While much of indoor climbing’s success can be attributed to the accessibility of the sport, Diefenderfer said the trend has also grown by attracting climbers who aren’t interested in the more traditional outdoor rock climbing. “When it first started, it was mostly just climbers looking for a place to work out so they could be that much better on weekend trips,” Diefenderfer said. “Now there’s a large majority of people that climb indoors who never go outside. This is their sport in and of itself.” There are still some outdoors climbers who use the gym as training grounds, however. Angela Foley, founder and president of Sun Devil Climbing at Arizona State University (ASU), still prefers climbing in the great outdoors. Foley, who’s been climbing for eight years, initially got into the sport for the competition aspect of it. Now, she climbs for fun. “When I first started climbing, I was a total gym rat,” Foley said. “As I started climbing outside, climbing inside became more of just a playground. My motivation for climbing inside is to just get better for climbing outdoors.” Cassie Rezac, an ASU senior who got

into the sport eight months ago, climbs specifically for the exercise. “A lot of people use climbing as a form of exercise,” Rezac said. “I don’t like going to the gym because I get bored, but going to the rock gym is so much more fun.” Rezac began climbing after seeing the Oscar-winning film “Free Solo:” a documentary highlighting rock climber Alex Honnold’s 3,000-foot climb to the top of Yosemite’s El Capitan without a rope. After his climb made headlines in June 2017, many considered this to be the greatest feat in rock climbing history, if not the greatest sports achievement of all time. “The media coverage of climbing recently has attracted an audience that may not have paid attention to the sport in the past,” Rezac said. “Honnold showed people that rock climbing is a lot of fun.” The attention is not going away. It was just recently announced that climbing would be included in the 2020 Olympics for the first time – a major milestone for the sport. Joe Czerwinski, founder and owner of Mesa’s Focus Climbing Center, has gained a wealth of knowledge about competition climbing since he began 26 years ago. Before opening the gym in 2013, Czerwinski was a rock-climbing route setter and worked for the X Games in the U.S. and

Asia. He competed with the U.S. National team as a climber, and then progressed to a coaching position. Despite having a speciality in competition climbing, Czerwinski’s motivation for climbing is still the outdoors. “The appeal of the indoors comes from wanting more from the outdoors,” Czerwinski said. Focus is unlike PRG in that it emphasizes bouldering, a form of climbing on smaller rock formations without a rope and harness, but from no more than 20 feet off the ground. The gym attracts climbers more interested in this particular form of climbing, which is what Czerwinski was hoping to achieve with this more specialized gym. “I was tired of the Phoenix model of a climbing gym—lots of vertical top ropes and a small bouldering area,” Czerwinski said. “I wanted to create a training area where the gym and wall design unites the community, not splitting them into different areas.” One climber who specializes in bouldering is David Caparon, an ASU sophomore who started rock climbing 12 years ago. Caparon climbs at both PRG and Focus, depending on the type of climbing he wants to practice. “I really look for what has the multifaceted activities for me,” Caparon said. “I need a gym that offers various types of climbing.” Although Caparon has had experience climbing outdoors, he feels the appeal of indoor climbing comes from a combination of accessibility and safety. “Indoors, you’re pulling on perfectly formed pieces of plastic that are wellmade with no chance of it breaking,” Caparon said. “Outside, you always have to worry about rocks breaking, how sharp the rocks are, how risky the actual situation is.” Caparon also attributed the rise in popularity to the changing nature of the sport as a whole. “It’s a lot more approachable nowadays. The old narrative of climbing was hardcore mountain men trying to overcome these intense rock walls,” Caparon said. “Now, you have kids flashing really hard routes. It’s a normal and totally acceptable thing in the sports community now.”


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My long relationship with cell phones has soured BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Tribune Columnist

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y long relationship with the cell phone began in 1993, at my first job in the newspa-

per business. The device was a Motorola MicroTAC, if memory serves me correctly. Rudimentary compared to today’s “smart phones,” the thing was about the weight and size of a fully loaded hoagie sandwich. It took no pictures. It sent no texts. It had no apps. Hell, it barely completed a telephone call without first dropping the call five or six times. But still, I remember well what I told my friends and colleagues. “This is great. Now I’ll never miss an important phone call.” A quarter century later, I am still awaiting my first stern command from the White House operator: “Please hold for the President of the United States.”

Apparently, no world leaders have me on speed dial. I’m not sure exactly when, but sometime in the past few years I began to hate my cellphone with the sort of intense loathing most people reserve for life’s true abominations: Income taxes; pineapple on pizza; Phoenix Suns’ owner Robert Sarver; and putzes who take up two parking spaces. My resentment hit its apex last month. Determined to better understand my cell phone addiction, I began to use an app called Moment, which tracks how often and how long you use your phone. The numbers blew me away. After monitoring my phone use for a couple weeks, I discovered that on an average day I picked up the phone 105 times – and spent about three hours a day using the wretched little device. According to Moment, that constitutes about 22 percent of my waking life. Throw in time working on a laptop or reading a book on my iPad and it’s no

wonder my eyes feel rectangular most afternoons come 3 p.m. Nor am I special in this regard: According to multiple studies by Nielsen, Comscore and other culture analysts, the average screen time for Americans in 2019 exceeds four hours a day. While many of those hours are productive – writing for work, calling or texting loved ones, mapping a destination, listening to Spotify while we workout – the discouraging part comes from all the passive staring we do. In the last 10 days, I’ve logged more than 75 minutes a day on social media. Given how little value we derive from looking at people’s humble brags or pictures of their lunch, that’s an hour-plus daily I feel I want back. The solution? I’ve removed the biggest time-waster apps from my phone, making them harder to access. I’ve also taken to leaving the phone in the backseat while I drive, unless I need the map for directions.

I’m also rooting for the Arizona Legislature to finally pass a ban on the use of handheld devices by drivers – a measure set for a House vote on the morning I wrote this column. Currently, 47 states have banned texting while driving. And 16 states have banned all use of handheld devices by anyone operating a vehicle. Normally, I don’t rely on the government to help discourage my own bad behavior. I’ll make an exception in this case, however, because this addiction feels especially hard to break. And because like everyone else who’s ever driven on a Valley freeway, I’ve seen more than my share of swerving idiots looking down — not at the road, but at the cell phone between their knees. Maybe such a ban, coupled with my newfound determination to wean myself from screens, means when that one vital phone call finally comes in, I’ll miss it. I guess that’s okay. I’ve been waiting 26 years for life-changing news that has yet to arrive. What’s a few more minutes?

Passing of last Doolittle’s Raiders went unnoticed BY JIM BARBER Tribune Guest Writer

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.S. Army Air Corps Lieutenant Dick Cole’s passing April 9 raised barely a ripple of interest. But Lt. Cole was a genuine American hero. Today’s youth display scant knowledge, interest or patience with the history of the blood that has been shed to raise them to their current sheltered existence, of which they do much complaining. It is men and women of such courage and dedication to freedom that has assured them that privilege. Lt. Cole was the last surviving member of an elite group of 80 Airmen who, in one of our country’s darkest hours, gave it hope that by courage and dedication. Under the command of Colonel James Doolittle, this small band struck

the first American offensive blow of the war against Japan, shocking that nation and its leaders. America had just begun to fight. Japanese commanders were humiliated, confused and confounded because they had no idea from where the aircraft had launched the attack. They paused offensive planning and refocused on Midway Island, which became a pivotal battle and turning point in the Pacific War. The Doolittle Raiders had been launched from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet. His all-volunteer unit had been training and practicing short runway take-offs without knowing what they were going to be asked to do. When they boarded the Hornet, watching their aircraft being swung aboard, they assumed they would be off-loaded elsewhere. Once at sea, Doolittle finally told them the plan. He gave every man a chance, no repercussions,

to back out of what seemed like a nearsuicide mission. The plan was to get close enough to Japan so that they could make their bombing runs, fly straight on to mainland China to land at a Chinese airstrip. Unfortunately, the small fleet ran across a Japanese fishing trawler. Afraid that the boat had radioed Tokyo of their presence, it was determined that the raid had to be launched immediately – 200 miles farther away from their target than planned. It was almost a guarantee that fuel would not last long enough to reach the safety of the Chinese army lines. Again, every man was given the chance to back out, with no stigma attached. Again, every man stood fast. To make matters worse, the fleet was in storm conditions. The pilots would run their engines up to top speed while standing on the brakes, then release

and hope the timing was immaculate – which it was for all 16 aircraft. No power assisted take-off was available in those days – just the guts and skill of the pilots and Navy personnel. Though it did little damage, the bombing and strafing of Japan by 16 American aircraft was a scandal that shook the confidence of the Japanese people and their leaders. The Doolittle Raid is an iconic example of bravery of which all Americans, and especially the youth of our country, should be aware. That the last surviving member of that heroic band of men would pass with so little notice is tragic. How can we expect young Americans to fully appreciate what they have inherited if they do not know, or understand, what has been sacrificed for them? -Mesa resident Jim Barber is a retired Marine who has authored a book about his days in boot camp.

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Inside Arizona State’s Stanford in 2013. After graduating with Verde Dickey Dome, a degree in Philosophy, he came to Arithe football program’s zona State where he started as a graduate t’s the moment former Chandler High indoor practice facility, transfer at both tackle positions and right standout N’Keal Harry says he has Tucker showcased his guard. been waiting for his whole life. skills in offensive line He participated in drills with Bailey, who The 6-foot-2, 225-pound receiver was drills. At least 27 NFL is also a prospect at tackle with a 6-foot-6, dominant at the college ranks for Arizona scouts and several more 323-pound frame. Both were pleased with State University the past three seasons, from the Canadian Foot- their workout, but admitted that there is hauling in 213 passes for 2,889 yards and ball League and Alliance always room for improvement. 22 touchdowns. He also ran for 144 yards of American Football Harry and Butler caught passes from and 3 more scores. League were in atten- ASU senior quarterback Manny Wilkins. Now, Harry will hear his name called dance. The duo was impressive as they showduring the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25-27. “There was definitely cased their speed, hands and precise Exactly when Harry learns where he will a little bit of nerves but route running. begin his professional career, however, reit helps you practice zeOne of Harry’s main focus was getting mains to be seen. roing in on yourself,” in and out of his breaks during routes, “No matter what happens, I thank God said Tucker, a 6-foot-5, something he believes scouts wanted to for putting me in this position,” Harry 308-pound tackle. “You see out of him. alum Casey Tucker’s college career took him from Stanford Universaid. “I’ve been waiting to see my face on Hamilton “I give myself a B-plus,” Harry said. just have to stick to your sity to Arizona State after graduating with a degree in philosophy. Now, he Madden. No more create a player.” training and stay fo- “There’s always room for improvement, hopes to hear his name called at the 2019 NFL Draft. (Eric Newman/EVT Staff) Harry didn’t specify which team the vircused on yourself. But I but it was a fairly good day.” tual version of himself played for. He said impressed scouts wIth a 4.53-second 40- think it went well.” Harry is looking forward to the moment he would “switch it up” all the time. Tucker began his college career at when he hears his name called during yard dash, 27 reps on bench press and Harry is projected to be picked any- a 38.5-inch vertical jump. He also had a the NFL Draft. where from the middle of the first round 122-inch broad jump. But no matter to early in the second. At the NFL Comwhere his career He relied on his impressive showing at bine in Indianapolis last month, Harry the Combine when Arizona State’s Pro takes him, he is happy to be able Day rolled around on March 27. to represent his Harry elected not to re-test his family and Chanbench, vertical or broad jumps. dler High School Instead, he cheered on several of on the biggest his former teammates at ASU during the events, including Hamilstage. ton alum Casey Tucker and Higley “I’ve said it a alum Quinn Bailey. million times, Also present at ASU’s Pro Day I’m just glad to was Mountain Pointe alum and be here,” Harry Northern Arizona University widesaid. “I feel like out Emmanuel Butler, who elected this is what I am to hold his Pro Day workout in meant for. God Tempe. has put me in “I’ve seen a lot of tremendous this position for players come out of Arizona and a reason. some of the people that were there “With this today are a testament to that,” Harplatform I have ry said. “It really is a blessing seeing been given I Chandler alum and former ASU standout N’Keal Harry is among the top wide receivers in the 2019 NFL Draft class. Harry is pro- everybody out here because I have Higley alum Quinn Bailey (center) participated in offensive line drills with Hamilton alum have to make it jected by experts to be picked somewhere in the late first round seen a lot of these guys from high Casey Tucker at Arizona State’s Pro Day. The two were happy with their workout, which a positive outor early second. (Eric Newman/EVT Staff) took place in front NFL and CFL scouts. (Zach Alvira/EVT Staff) school to the point we are at now.” come.” BY ZACH ALVIRA Tribune Sports Editor

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ingling Brothers may have pulled out of the circus set, but one of their former ringleaders has filled the void and performing in Tempe. Kevin Venardos, who formed Venardos Circus in 2014, is offering his show of shows through April 28 at Singh Meadows, 1490 E. Weber Drive, Tempe. “Circus is part of America’s cultural fabric and we want to keep that tradition alive for generations to come,” Venardos said. The Venardos Circus wraps world-class, animal-free circus acts into a Broadway musical-style format dubbed “The American Circus with the heart of a Broadway Show.” During its first visit to Arizona, a circus spokeswoman said, “guests can expect to be transported back in time to the center ring of a centuries-old tradition; but one that has been reinvented for the next generation.”

Venardos has been ringmaster of several circuses including Ringling, Big Apple Circus and Vargas – before he set up his own. An interactive pre-show party begins one hour before each show time with opportunities to meet the cast, snap selfies and play games. Classic circus treats like popcorn, cotton candy, hot dogs, lemonade and more are available. The main event lasts approximately 90 minutes, with a brief intermission. The show The animal-free, 15-member traveling circus mixes three-ring tradition with Broadway show tunes. (Special to the Tribune) schedule is at VenardosCircus. com. General admission tickets are $25 for With aerialists, acrobats, juggling, hand- an intimate feel and limited seating. balancing/contortion, comedy, daredevilThe 15-person traveling tour is “com- adults and $15 for kids under 12 years. ry, magic and music, the Venardos Circus pletely self-contained, much with the Babies under 2 are free. Reserved seating features its own custom-made big top, a original circus tradition,” the spokeswom- is $35 to $45. Information: Liveyourcircusdream.com. classic red-and-white striped tent, with an added.

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hoenix-based Nouveau Papillon is teaming up with the Mesa Community College Planetarium, to present VisionSphere, “a live musical experience with full-dome visualizations,” beginning April 26 and running through May 18. The hour-long show promises “striking visualizations” accompanied by live New Age instrumental music from Nouveau Papillon. VisionSphere shows consist of 11 “immersive voyages, including angels gliding

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Where: Mesa Community College Planetarium, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa. When: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., April 26-27; 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., May 11; 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., May 17; 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., May 18. Tickets: $20, includes digital download of Nouveau Papillon’s CD, “Enchantment Blooms.” Info: www.purplepass.com, 480-461-7015

Mark Bensette Aux Bois and Hildi Thelen comprise Phoenix-based Nouveau Papillon. (Special to the Tribune)

through the heavens, panoramic exploration of deep caves, fractal art and steampunk images, mystical realm of the wolf and other wildlife and nature indigenous to Arizona,” according to a release. As each experience concludes, a portal appears to guide the audience to the next

destination as a new song begins. The visuals are created to align with the live music. Nouveau Papillon are international recording artists whose live performance in the planetarium will include music from their current and upcoming albums. Mark Bensette Aux Bois, on electric

harp and 6 and 12-string acoustic/electric guitars, and Hildi Thelen, on Native American-style flutes, create a unique presentation. Their second CD, “Enchantment Blooms,” released in December 2018, was nominated for Album of the Year by One World Music, Europe’s No. 1 streaming station. They describe their collaboration as one of “powerful instrumental imagery that transcends traditional New Age music, as it is constantly evolving.” To enhance the audience experience, the dome’s perimeter has changing hues with each selection. This presentation was designed specifically for the Evans & Sutherland Digistar planetarium system, programmed by Kevin Healy, MCC planetarium director and produced by the Nouveau Papillon design team, headed by Ed Capps.


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Public Notices CITY OF MESA

MESA, ARIZONA

MESA FALCON FIELD AIRPORT (FFZ) RUNWAY 4L-22R ACUTE ANGLE TAXIWAYS PROJECT NO. CP0945 FAA AIP NO. 3-04-0023-029-2019 ADOT PROJECT NO. E0M_ _ 01C DAVIS BACON WAGES APPLY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

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Public Notices CITY OF MESA MESA, ARIZONA REHABILITATION OF A SINGLE FAMILY HOME PROJECT NO. NSP3/081 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PUBLICATION April 21, 2019

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received until Thursday, May 16, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. All sealed bids will be received at Mesa City Plaza Building, Engineering Department at 20 East Main Street, 5th Floor, Mesa, Arizona; 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. Any bid received after the time specified will be returned without any consideration.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received until Thursday, May 9, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. All sealed bids will be received and must be date and time stamped prior to that date and time, at Mesa City Plaza Building, Housing and Community Development Division, 20 East Main Street, 2ND Floor, Suite 250, Mesa, Arizona; any bid received after the time specified will be returned without any consideration.

This contract shall be for furnishing all labor, materials, transportation and services for the construction and/or installation of the following work:

This contract shall be for furnishing all labor, materials, transportation and services for the demolition, construction and/or installation of the following work:

This Federal-Aid project is part of the Runway Safety Action Plan (RSAP) at Falcon Field Airport and includes demolition and removals, subgrade preparation and construction of two new asphaltpaved connecting taxiways, drainage culverts, new runway guard lights, taxiway edge lighting, airfield guide signs, pavement markings, and appurtenant work, all as indicated on Approved Plans and Specifications.

Complete rehabilitation of a single family home including but not limited to; correct structur al deficiencies; roof structure and roofing, new plumbing system; new drain/waste/vent system; sewer lines; new electrical service and system; dual pane windows; insulated exterior doors; HVAC unit; insulated ductwork; attic/wall insulation; new interior walls and ceilings; new interior doors; fencing; proper grading of entire property; and all other work required per the approved plans and/or written specifications.

The Engineer’s Estimate range is $850,000.00 to $950,000.00. For all technical, contract, bid-related, or other questions, please contact Maggie Smith at maggie.smith@mesaaz.gov. 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, to 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 above. Contractors desiring to submit proposals may purchase sets of the Bid Documents from ARC Document Solutions, LLC, at https://order.e-arc.com/arcEOC/PWELL_Main.asp?mem=29. Click on “Go” for the Public Planroom to access plans. NOTE: In order to be placed on the Plan Holders List and to receive notifications and updates regarding this bid (such as addenda) during the bidding period, an order must be placed. The cost of each Bid Set will be no more than $44.00, which is non-refundable. Partial bid packages are not sold. You can view documents on-line (at no cost), order Bid Sets, and access the Plan Holders List on the website at the address listed above. Please verify print lead time prior to arriving for pick-up. For a list of locations nearest you, go to www.e-arc.com. 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. 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.” Work shall be completed within 180 consecutive calendar days, beginning with the day following the starting date specified in the Notice to Proceed. 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. 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 Publish: East Valley Tribune, Apr 21, 28, 2019 / 20123

Contractors desiring to submit proposals must attend all mandatory City of Mesa Housing and Community Development training classes, have a City of Mesa Tax License, possess at least a General Residential Contractor License (B-), be in good standing with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors, not be on the HUD Excluded Party List (EPL), registered with System for Award Management (S.A.M.), and have a minimum amount of $1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate Commercial General Liability insurance. All bidding contractors are subject to, and shall comply with Federal, State, County and City of Mesa procurement laws, policies and regulations including but not limited to; Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968; Woman and Minority Owned Business recruitments; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Equal Employment Opportunities (EEOC) regulations not discriminating against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age or national origin; Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990; Drug Free Workplace regulations; Davis Bacon and Labor Standards regulations; Federal and local bond requirements; Lead Based Paint Hazard Control regulations; Maricopa County Air Quality Department environmental regulations regarding Dust Control, Asbestos and NESHAP; Energy Policy Act (EPA) of 2005; The Federal Immigration and Nationality Act (FINA) and Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986, and Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) 23-214 related to the verification of employment eligibility of employees or anyone working on the project. Woman and Minority owned businesses, and Certified Section 3 Businesses are strongly encouraged to participate. For more information or to request an “Invitation to Bid”, call Raymond Thimesch at 480644-4521 Or by e-mail: ray.thimesch@mesaaz.gov A mandatory walk-thru of the site has been scheduled. Please refer to the “Invitation to Bid” for additional information. No contractors or sub-contractors are permitted on the premises at any time prior to the walk-thru. Work shall be completed within ninety (90) consecutive calendar days, beginning with the day following the starting date specified in the Notice to Proceed. If at any time the contractor is delayed in performing the work under this agreement by circumstances beyond his/her control, the contract may be extended by the same amount of time as was caused by the delay. The contractor shall request any extension in writing. Bids must be accompanied by a 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. The successful bidder will be required to execute the contract within five (5) days after formal award of the contract, and 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, and a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, on all qualifying projects. 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. Raymond Thimesch Housing Revitalization Administrator Publish: East Valley Tribune, Apr 21, 2019 / 20093


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Public Notices

Public Notices

CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Consultant for the following:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Consultant for the following:

FEDERAL BUILDING REMODEL - 26 N MACDONALD PROJECT NO. CP0213

BROADWAY ROAD (PHASE 1) – MESA DRIVE TO STAPLEY DRIVE

The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Consultant to provide design services for the Federal Building Remodel 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 required tasks will be reviewed with the selected Design Consultant and defined to meet the needs of the project as part of the contract scoping. This project consists of providing full programming documents, schematic design drawings, compete construction documents, and potential construction phase services for the existing Federal Building located at 26 N MacDonald, Mesa, AZ 85211. The scope of this project includes: • Upgrades to meet current building code and ADA standards. • Interior improvements for programable space, kitchen and bathroom upgrades, and administrative space. • Upgrades to existing building systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.) New fire suppression and alarm, elevator, and site security features. • New flooring. • Other miscellaneous improvements, as needed.

PROJECT NO. CP0666CAP The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Consultant to provide design services for the Broadway Road (Phase 1) – Mesa Drive to Stapley Drive 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 required tasks will be reviewed with the selected Design Consultant and defined to meet the needs of the project as part of the contract scoping. • Proposed roadway improvements include removal and replacement of vertical curb and gutter. • Full depth pavement reconstruction of 12' wide center two-way left turn lane, two through lanes in each direction and 4' wide bike lanes. • Reconstruction of Stapley Drive to ultimate configuration with dedicated right turn lanes in all directions. • Complete replacement of traffic signal equipment at Horne and Solomon to comply with current City standards. • Replace all existing street lighting with new LED lighting. • Install new or upgrade existing underground utilities (water, wastewater, storm drain, gas, and electrical power) to meet current city standards. This includes installation of about half a mile of new storm sewer on Stapley Drive from Broadway Road to 8th Avenue. • Underground 2,500 LF of City of Mesa 12 kV overhead electrical lines. • Coordinate with SRP, the underground conversion of 5,350 LF of existing 12kV overhead power • Enhance existing landscaping and irrigation. • Four new bus stops with shelter and four bus stops with landscaping. • Relocate/Replace SRP irrigation line/structures

A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on May 1, 2019 at 10:00 AMat the Federal Building, 26 N. Macdonald, Mesa 85211.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.

A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on April 23, 2019, at 8 am, at the City of Mesa Plaza Building, 20 E. Main Street, Conference Room 501, 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, to 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.

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

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

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 eight (8) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy (CD or USB drive) of the Statement of Qualifications by May 9, 2019 at 2:00 PM. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications. The City is an equal opportunity employer.

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 six (6) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy (CD or USB drive) of the Statement of Qualifications by May 2, 2019, 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.

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.

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.

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

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

Questions. Questions pertaining to the Consultant selection process or contract issues should be directed to Maggie Smith of the Engineering Department at maggie.smith@mesaaz.gov.

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

BETH HUNING City Engineer

BETH HUNING City Engineer

ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk Publish: East Valley Tribune, Apr 21, 28, 2019 / 20122

ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk Publish: East Valley Tribune, April 14, 2019 / 19989


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CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 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: SOUTHERN AVENUE AND STAPLEY DRIVE GAS AND WATER LINE REPLACEMENT Southern Avenue from Horne to Harris Drive and Stapley Drive from US 60 to 8th Avenue PROJECT NO. CP0800GAS and CP0800WTR The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CM@Risk) to provide PreConstruction Services and complete Construction Services as the CM@Risk for the Southern Avenue and Stapley Drive Gas and Water Line Replacements 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 required tasks will be reviewed with the selected CM@Risk and defined to meet the needs of the project as part of the contract scoping. This project consists of various water and gas improvements along Southern Avenue from Horne to Harris Drive and along Stapley Drive from US 60 to 8th Avenue. These improvements include replacement of 5,300 LF of 6” gas pipe and 2000 LF of 2” gas pipe. The work includes all required trenching, valves, services, and other required appurtenances. Only those Contractors on the City of Mesa Approved Gas Line Contractors List shall perform on the City of Mesa gas system. The estimated construction cost is $6,000,000. A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on April 25, 2019 at 10:00amat the City of Mesa Engineering Department, 20 E. Main Street, Conference Room 501, Mesa AZ 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, to 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-manager-at-risk-and-job-order-contractingopportunities. 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 eight (8) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy (CD or USB drive) of the Statement of Qualifications by 2:00 pm onMay 2, 2019. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications. The City is an equal opportunity employer. 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. 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). 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. BETH HUNING City Engineer ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk Publish: East Valley Tribune, April 14, 2019 / 19990

Obituaries

Chef, Chinese Specialty Food, ft, req. 2 yrs experience Apply at JPMEI LLC Jade Palace Chinese Cuisine 8876 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, #104, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Imogene "Jean" Bauermeister

Jean, 24 Aug 1931-2 Apr 2019, was born in Oklahoma to Walter Guy and Lillian (Woodruff) Buckmaster. The family moved to California in 1943 where she attended school alongside her brother, Samuel and sister, Martha Joy. Jean loved to dance and it was during one such weekend she met her future husband, Neal W. Bauermeister. Together they created and raised a family of 7 children who were always the joys of her long life. Relocating to Arizona in 1971, Jean continued her hobbies of reading, watching mystery TV shows and listening to country music. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, husband, and son, Donald N. Bauermeister. Jean is survived by daughter, Tereasa (Dennis Ritzler, Sr); son, Tom (Karen); daughters, Karen (Harry Beaman); Linda Carmouche; Cathy (Larry Hamler); Sharon (Donald Prince); by grandchildren: Michael Bauermeister; Jodi (Cory Jicinsky); Christopher Beaman; Melissa (Andreas Meinel); Kelli (Tony Conti); Tedy Bauermeister; David Millanez (Monique); Ryan Bauermeister (Natalie); Bridgit (Eric Lewis); John Beaman (Deena); Amanda Bauermeister; Justin Hamler (Becca); Lisia (Thomas Hoyne); Becca (Travis Schallot); Shawn Carmouche; Terrill Carmouche; Enimoa Kale, Jr (Eliana); Jessica (Matt Schrum); Eric Carmouche (Emily); Dennis Ritzler, Jr. She is also survived by 32 great-grandchildren as well as loving nieces and nephews. Jean’s house was always crowded and loud it was for sure, but there was always an extra chair to be found or a pillow for a tired head. SPG HOSPICE 7975 N Hayden Rd #B200 Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Entry level data processing position available in NE Mesa medical billing office. Benefits available. Send resume to mjp@medstataz.com. Sushi Chef, ft, req. 2 yrs experience. Apply at Woori Inc, Yen Sushi 17037 N. 43rd Ave., #A3, Glendale, AZ 85308

Employ ment Employment General Banner Medical Group has an opening for a Hospitalist to work in Mesa, AZ. Provides medical care by diagnosing and treating medical conditions of hospitalized patients. Creates and maintains timely, appropriate, and confidential documentation and coding of patient care. For full description or to apply, Send resume to Jayne.Ragusa @bannerhealth.com ref #12804.

CONCRETE FINISHERS NEEDED IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for work throughout Maricopa County. Must have a valid driver's license, own transportation and be able to bend and lift. We are looking for highly motivated individuals that enjoy teamwork. On the job training, paid time off with a competitive rate. Please email resume to MDMerrett@aol.com or give us a call at (480) 575-0915.

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East Valley Tribune

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Advertising Sales Rep Full-Time Position Times Media Group, an Arizona-grown, locally owned print and digital media company, is seeking an experienced Multi-media Advertising Sales Representative. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced sales professional who is willing to offer solutions to drive company revenue. Please send resume to suzanne@timespublications.com

Business Development Specialist Fulltime -Tempe Times Media Group has an immediate full-time opening for a inside Business Development Specialist. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new business for targeted specialty publications. Primary responsibilities include strategic prospecting, sales acquisition via the phone, account retention and must be able to work collaboratively with clients and internal staff. Qualifications/Requirements • Min of 3 yrs sales exp; advertising preferred; knowledge of print media a plus • Excellent customer service skills internal and external • Strong computer skills, Word, Excel, Gmail, Google doc and spreadsheet • Excellent written and verbal communication skills •Valid Driver’s License and Proof of Vehicle Insurance Benefits - Health, 401k and Vacation If you are interested in applying for this position please send your resume to Elaine Cota ecota@timespublications.com

HUGE BENEFIT RUMMAGE SALE

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Merch andise Miscellaneous For Sale NOVENA TO ST. JUDE Oh Holy St Jude, apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor for all who invoke your, special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart, and humbly beg you, to whom God has given such great power, to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent position. In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Say three Our Fathers, three Hail Marys and three Glories for nine consecutive days. St. Jude pray for us all who invoke your aid, Amen. This novena has never been known to fail. WTB/MJB

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Custom Built-ins, BBQs, Firepits, Fireplaces, Water Features, Re-Designing Pools, Masonry, Lighting, Tile, Flagstone, Pavers, Culture Stone & Travertine, Synthetic Turf, Sprinkler/Drip, Irrigation Systems, Clean ups & Hauling

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Remodeling

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

COMPETITIVE PRICING AND EXPOSURE Contact us for more information: 480-898-6465 or email jobposting@evtrib.com

1. ZON18-00984 (District 4) Within the 700 block of South Stapley Drive (east side) and the1200 block of East 8th Avenue (north side). Located south of Broadway on the east side of Stapley Drive (0.9± acres). Rezoning from RM3 and OC to NC-BIZ; and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for a commercial development. Adaptive Architects, Inc., applicant; Pro Tax Financial Services, LLC, owner.

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

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3. ZON18-00806 (District 6) Within the 3100 to 3400 blocks of South Ellsworth Road (west side). Located north of Elliot Road on the west side of Ellsworth Road (67.5± acres). Rezone from LC-PAD and PEP-PAD to LI; Site Plan Review; and a Special Use Permit for a reduction in parking. This request will allow for an industrial development. Jeffrey Blilie, Beus Gilbert, PLLC, applicant; Sunbelt Land Holdings, LP, owner. 4. ZON18-00980 (District 5) Within the 2600 block of North Power Road (east side). Located south of McDowell Road on the east side of Power Road (10.43± acres). Rezoning from RM-3-PAD to RM-3-PAD; and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for a multi-residence development. Timothy Tyson, Aquila Las Sendas, LLC, applicant; Continental 452 Fund, LLC, owner. DATED at Mesa, Arizona, this 21st day of April 2019. DEE ANN MICKELSEN, City Clerk Publish: East Valley Tribune, Apr 21, 2019 / 20136

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Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.