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EV growth driving public Canine comfort in Mesa safety training complexes

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BY JIM WALSH Tribune Staff Writer

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Chandler woman’s Chinese ballet earns honors.

ast Valley fire and police officials are feeling the region’s growth – and so will taxpay-

ers. Both Gilbert and Chandler have grown so explosively that their police and fire departments no longer can rely on other municipalities to train officers and firefighters.

As a result, on Tuesday, July 17, Chandler will be opening the first phase of a new public safety training complex – a $26.3 million facility. The Gilbert Town Council voted 5-2 last month to place a $65.3 million bond issue on the Nov. 6 election ballot for a police-fire training facility, though the overall cost is See

Mesa police introduced the newest member to the force – a 16-weekold English Lab named Macy. Once she goes through training, she’ll be a therapy dog to help comfort crime victims, especially those in sex assault cases. Read her story on Page 6.

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Storm-felled tree leaves Mesa woman, 75, hurt and homeless BY CECILIA CHAN Tribune Staff Writer

llen Sims was sitting up in her bed when powerful monsoon winds swept in MonBUSINESS ................ 15 day afternoon, uprooting a pine tree in the Saucy Mesa business picked by front yard of her West Mesa home that was planted Walmart. shortly after she was born 75 years ago. The 150-foot-tall tree came crashing through the roof and landed on top of Sims, who is virtually bedridden after a stroke in 2009 left her with aphasia and paralyzed her right side. “My older brother and my niece and nephew were home,” said Tia Oso, who flew from Los Angeles to help her family through this ordeal. “The house shook and they heard a loud, loud banging noise, SPORTS ...................... 17 and they all jumped up and ran into the bedroom EV Little Leaguers win to play where my mom was and saw the tree through the another day. roof and pinning her down and her screaming. COMMUNITY........ . 13 “My nephew Zach jumped on the bed and tried BUSINESS..................... 1 5 to lift up the tree. They went into crisis mode and realized it was the whole tree that came down and

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Tia Oso stands next to the remnants of a huge tree that fell on her 75-year-old mother and the Mesa house where her mom was born and raised. The tree was knocked down by heavy winds that accompanied the storm July 9, and the damage has left her mom and five other occupants facing homelessness by the end of this week. Oso has started a gofundme.com campaign to prevent that from happening.

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who lived there as her caregivers – from page 1 son Joseph, who is disabled with kidnot just the branches.” ney failure; daughOso’s older brother, Joseph Fray, called ter Andrea, who 911. Three days later, Sims was still in the is on temporary hospital, battered and bruised with a deep disability; Alexwound in one leg punctured by a tree ander Oso, who branch. is unemployed; Monday’s dust and rain storm was the first major monsoon of the season to hit Andrea’s daughMesa and surrounding communities, ush- ter Tamika and ering in damaging wind gusts up to 70 Tamika’s 10-yearmph, cooling temperature by 20 degrees old daughter. The Red Cross in an hour and dropping more than 1.5 stepped in and inches of rain. provided an emerThe downpour ended a 119-day dry gency voucher at spell, according to readings by the Nationthe Ramada Inn al Weather Service at Phoenix Sky Harbor downtown International Airport, although places in Mesa, which endaround the East Valley saw at least a trace ed Friday. of rain a couple of weeks earlier. From there, The storm snapped power lines, left the family will more than 36,000 SRP customers in Mesa stay at an Airbnb and Apache Junction without power, rental paid for by uprooted trees, pulled the roofs off of sevfriends. But that eral mobile homes in Mesa and leveled the housing stops on (Special to the Tribune) frame of a Starbucks under construction This is what Ellen Sims’ Mesa home looked like the day after the July 9 storm knocked down a tree, causing extensive damger July 23, Oso said. at Crismon Road and Southern Avenue. “So, we got a to the house where she was born 75 years ago. Mesa Deputy Fire Chief Forrest Smith phone call from reported the department entered 153 calls the city of Mesa Housing and Commu- farm workduring Monday’s storm – including 42 nity Development, working with a couple ers – to buy for downed power lines, four regarding members of city leadership to figure out this property transformers, 19 for hazards and four for resources for us,” Oso said. “But they have and build this flooding. home. My Besides Sims’ rescue, which took half of not made any promises.” Oso said she went to a number of agenmother was a the department’s technical rescue resourccies on her own to try and find permanent caregiver for es, firefighters also rescued a 71-year-old my grandwoman trapped in her vehicle after it housing for her family but struck out. The family had no homeowners’ insurmother and we became submerged in a canal, Smith said. ance and Sims’ siblings, a brother and sistook care of In that case, the woman accidentally ter are both elderly and disabled and their them at home. drove her car into a canal near Alma School Road and Bass Pro Drive in Mesa. residences are not wheelchair accessible, We’ve never put anybody in a She panicked as she reported the water ris- Oso said. “We don’t have any family able to help nursing home. ing up to her neck and almost up to her at this time,” she said. ”The unfortunate It’s important mouth. thing is my mom was the family memMom is taken A dispatcher told the woman to get out ber that everyone relied on. She’s taken in care of at home. of the car. She replied that she can’t swim, cousins and family who needed help.” It’s important according to the nearly 10-minute 911 The family has started a GoFundMe. for her to be at tape. com campaign to raise $30,000 that will (Special to the Tribune) home be with The woman was able to survive through Tia Oso visited her mom, Ellen Sims, in the hospital after she was injured when get the family into stable housing and her family and an air pocket in her car, Smith said. She a tree was knocked down on her Mesa home by July 9’s powerful storm. was in stable condition, he said, adding he replace possessions lost in the storm, such grandkids.” as her mother’s hospital bed and wheelIn all the had no future information. chair, Oso said. years the family has lived in the home and The tree that fell on Fray’s home not only Within two days, the fund received through the yearly monsoon, there were wrecked the two-bedroom, one-bathroom $7,465 from 112 people, including from occasional roof leaks, a little flooding and house where Sims was born and raised but former students her mother taught when lightning once struck the pine tree when also displaced five other family members she was a Maricopa County Head Start she was about 14, Oso said. Contact Paul Maryniak teacher, she added. “Nothing like this has ever happened,” at 480-898-5647 or The long-term goal is to fix she said. “This is a really tragic accident pmaryniak@ or rebuild her mother’s home. but we don’t want to give over to despair. I timespublications.com “This house has been in think we can work through this. HopefulTo help Ellen Sims and her family: the family for generations,” ly, we are able to pull together community gofundme.com/MonstoonStormDestroysHome Oso said. “Our grandparents efforts to get Mom back to her home.” worked very hard – they were

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projected at $84.6 million. Gilbert’s police and fire departments are coming of age in more ways than one. As the town grows into a major municipality, police and fire officials have few other options than to pursue construction of a joint training facility. Gilbert’s public safety agencies have grown into major departments and need training facilities of their own to replenish their ranks as veteran officers and firefighters reach retirement age, Police Chief Mike Soelberg and Assistant Fire Chief Rob Duggan said. In many ways, Gilbert’s police and fire departments are following a similar path as Chandler’s police and fire departments – but though the town is several steps behind that city. While Gilbert is seeking voter approval for funding, Chandler is opening the first phase of its new Public Safety Training Center this week. The importance of such training cannot be overstated, Soelberg and Duggan said. Police and firefighters must perform under stress in the proper manner because mistakes can have catastrophic results. Police are under greater scrutiny than ever before, with expectations high as their actions, recorded by body cameras, are examined by the public. “If you fail to train properly, you will pay millions of dollars in a lawsuit,’’ Soelberg said. Chandler Police Chief Sean Duggan said it makes sense for police and fire departments to train together because they end up working side by side at major incidents anyway. Sharing resources when possible always makes sense, saving the taxpayer money by avoiding duplicative facilities. In October, Chandler is planning to train every police officer and firefighter in active-shooter drills at the new Chandler joint academy. “At any point, any one of us could be a first responder. We need to be in synch with fire,’’ Duggan said. “Our job is changing at an exponential rate, from new crimes to community expectations to technology,’’ he said. “The need for quality training has never been more important than it is today.’’ Gilbert’s Rob Duggan, who is not related to the Chandler’s Duggan, said that for firefighters, mistakes must be avoided because “typically, we pay our toll in deaths or significant injuries.’’ Although Gilbert is typically ranked as among the safest communities, it is lu-

(Kimberly Carrillo/Staff Photographer)

Chandler Police Chief Sean Duggan will be officially opening Chandler’s new public safety training facility this week.

dicrous to assume that nothing will ever happen, Gilbert’s Soelberg and Duggan said. Three of the biggest fires in the East Valley during the past five years have been in Gilbert, involving a lumberyard and two apartment complexes. “It’s big-city denial. We grew up so quickly,’’ Gilbert’s Duggan said. And there was white supremacist J.T. Ready, who shot four people to death, including a 15-month-old girl, before turning the gun on himself in a normally quiet Gilbert neighborhood on May 2, 2012. “We can re-create any threat or future threat our town could face’’ through the facilities planned at Gilbert’s new training center, Soelberg said. The most pressing need for the training center, they argue, is an anticipated surge in retirements in the near future – a situation all public safety agencies typically face because of benefits and rules set by the Arizona state pension system. “These people hired in the 1990s and early 2000s are coming up on their retirement eligibility,’’ although employees usually retire on a staggered basis because of different circumstances and not all at once, Duggan said. Duggan and Soelberg said 42 percent of Gilbert police officers and firefighters will be eligible for retirement in 2020 and 85 percent will be eligible in 2025. “We have to be prepared to replace these officers, both police and fire,’’ Soelberg said. “We have to prepare for attri-

tion as our own people retire.’’ “We are not replacing like for like. We are replacing individuals with decades of experience and certifications with newer, less-experienced officers and firefighters,” Soelberg told the Town Council at a recent meeting. In the next five years, the police department will have to hire and train a minimum of 180 officers to accommodate town growth and attrition. Fire will have to hire and train a minimum of 60 in same time period. Although the Gilbert public safety agencies traditionally have sent recruits to regional training academies or academies offered by other departments, not enough spots are available to accommodate their needs, Duggan said. “We can’t replace the bodies that are leaving,’’ Duggan said. Academies in other cities are filling up, he said, “because they are replacing people too.’’ Duggan said Gilbert has 197 firefighters, with the last academy class trained in Mesa. “We’re begging for space in Mesa, Tempe or Chandler training academies,” Duggan said. He explained that ongoing training is held in a classroom in a rented industrial building where true-to-life scenarios cannot be accommodated. Gilbert police have 15 recruits in training at the Mesa Police Academy, and three more in training at the Phoenix Police Training Academy, Soelberg said. Another eight Gilbert recruits recently

graduated from the Mesa academy. In all, Gilbert police have 276 officers. The department still has 10 vacant positions. Gilbert and Chandler, two of the East Valley’s fastest growing communities during the last two decades, both reached a juncture where they had to address their long-term training needs. Because of growth, Chandler and Gilbert are now similar in size, based upon U.S. Census data. Chandler is Arizona’s fourth largest city with 253,000 residents, while Gilbert is ranked seventh with 242,000 residents. The opening of Chandler’s training facility puts it about four years ahead of Gilbert, which started planning its training facility in 2005. The Gilbert training facility was put on hold during the Great Recession, when funds were scarce. While the Chandler and Gilbert training centers are both joint facilities for police and firefighters, there are some notable differences as well. Among the most important differences is that Chandler added on to a facility that opened in 1998 on land donated by Intel, while Gilbert is building an entirely new structure. In both municipalities, police and fire officials are avoiding needless duplication of similar facilities by sharing auditoriums and classrooms. The joint facilities have sections, however, that are devoted to each agency. Examples include new firing ranges planned for police in both municipalities and burn buildings used by firefighters to simulate different types of fires. Gilbert police and fire are both planning independent training academies when the center eventually opens. Construction on Gilbert’s facility, near Pecos and Power roads, would start in April 2019 and the project would take about two years to complete if voters approved the bond issue in November. The Chandler Fire Department has operated its own training academy for years at the site on Dobson Road south of Queen Creek Road, but Chandler police will continue to send recruits to the Phoenix police regional training facility. Gilbert’s training center also will have a driving track, which is not available at the Chandler facility. Gilbert and Mesa still share jail facilities, with Chandler police booking suspects into the Gilbert jail to avoid needless long trips to Phoenix jails. Chandler’s Sean Duggan said he has had informal, preliminary discussions with Gilbert police about sharing the use of Gilbert’s track someday, but that would be in the distant future.

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New kind of canine joins Mesa Police Department BY CECILIA CHAN Tribune Staff Writer

eet Mesa Police’s newest officer in training, a 16-week-old English Labrador retriever named

Macy. She’s learning the basic commands, such as “sit,” “come here,” “stay” and “leave it,” said handler Chelsie Furman, a department detective who uses treats as a motivator. But in two years after completing her certifications, Macy will be the department’s first therapy and emotional support dog, ready to lend a paw to child abuse and adult sex victims. “In certain circumstances, she’ll sit in on interviews and we’ll have them pet her while they talk about the incident that happened to them,” Furman said at a news conference last Tuesday. The department has 18 detectives working sex abuse and child crime cases and they all carry a fair load, she noted. In the meantime, Macy is providing comfort to department staff and officers who may need it, and she will continue to do so after she is certified. For instance, two staffers had lost loved ones but perked up and were smiling and laughing within 10 minutes of meeting Macy, said Furman, who is accompanied by Macy every work day. The Officer Assistance Fund covered the cost of purchasing the yellow Lab from a breeder.

A Labrador was chosen because the breed is seen as non-threatening, more cuddly and approachable by children, Furman said. For the past 27 consecutive years, the family-friendly lab has held the No. 1 spot for most popular breed in the United States, according to the American Kennel Club. Macy was selected at 5 weeks old and three weeks later came home with Furman, living and socializing with the detective’s other pets – two dogs, a cat and a tortoise, all rescues. Exposure to other animals is an important part of the training process. Furman explained that an English Labrador is generally calmer, sweeter and more docile than the American Labrador. And, a girl was chosen because females are smaller and tend not to mark like male dogs, she added. A number of law enforcement agencies are using therapy dogs, including Greensboro Police in North Carolina, Boynton Beach Police in Florida and Pima County Sheriff’s Department in southern Arizona. Types of dogs include goldendoodle, border collie-mix and a treeing walker coonhound. Studies show therapy animals can benefit individuals who have suffered physical or emotional trauma. According to the National Center of Prosecution of Child Abuse, a therapy animal can help a child open up and promote the healing process. Mesa Police’s new Therapy Canine Program came at the behest of Chief Ramon Batista, who was hired last year. “This is a cumulation of a lot of planning and a lot of work,” he said at the news conference. “We are all very, very excited about our program and our canine Macy.” Furman said there is a chance the program can expand down the road with more dogs and possibly help crime victims with autism. For now, Macy is learning to walk with a leash, ride in a car and socialize with people. “She is a little sponge,” Furman said. “She’s doing fantastic.” (Kimberly Carrillo/Tribune staff photographer)

Macy looks lovingly at her supervisor, Det. Chelsie Furman.

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EV club baseball coach accused of molesting boys on team BY JIM WALSH Tribune Staff Writer

sex abuse case that was closed years ago for a lack of evidence led last week to the arrest of a former Seton Catholic Prep volunteer coach accused of molesting two boys on an East Valley club baseball team, Chandler police said. No crimes involving that school have been alleged in connection with the arrest of Richard Allen Gallegos, 53, of the 1700 block West Wildwood Drive in Ahwatukee, on suspicion of a long list of sex charges stemming from incidents involving two victims, according to Sgt. Dan Mejia, a police spokesman. The charges include five counts of sexual conduct with a minor and three counts of child molestation, according to court documents. Detectives wrote that the abuse occurred while Gallegos was a coach for a club baseball team that practiced in Ahwatukee, Chandler and Tempe. Club baseball teams, often referred to as travel teams, generally attract serious players who are hoping to advance into college or even professional baseball after they graduate from high school. The teams typically travel to tournaments played in Arizona and other states. The court document said the case against Gallegos crystallized when a male victim, who is now 21, told police that Gallegos had molested him when he played on the team when he was 11 to 14 years old. One incident recounted by the court document accused Gallegos of sexually abusing a victim while in a bathroom at Sun Ray Park in Ahwatukee. Other incidents described abuse committed while Gallegos was supposedly consoling a victim after the team lost a game. Yet another incident occurred while Gallegos drove a victim to another teammate’s birthday party, according to police. The young man told police that a second player on the team had revealed to him that he also had been abused in a similar manner by Gallegos. The second victim, who also was 11 to 14 years old at the time, was interviewed by detectives and recounted sexually abusive incidents to police, Mejia said. Mejia said police had dropped the previous investigation in 2009 because the boys declined to reveal the abuse. “During this time, Gallegos helped

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Rchard Gallegos was arrested last week.

coach a club baseball team in Ahwatukee and volunteered as a baseball coach at Seton Catholic Preparatory High School in Chandler. Detectives at the time did not have enough evidence to charge Gallegos with a crime,’’ police said in a release. Seton sent an email to parents stating: “A former Seton volunteer baseball coach from 2009 to 2011, Richard Gallegos, has been arrested by the Chandler Police Department on charges of abuse against two former students. We are cooperating with the police investigation and we seek to learn more about the situation. “Seton Catholic is committed to providing a safe environment ...Great efforts have been made to put systems into place to keep our young people safe.” Police do not know if Gallegos was still coaching since 2011 and the case is still under investigation. Mejia said he does not know specifically why the boys chose to come forward as adults, but it is a pattern police have seen many times on sex cases. “With victims of this type of terrible sexual abuse, it not uncommon for them not to disclose it earlier. They wait until they are ready,’’ Mejia said. “A lot of times, it might be fear, it might be shame, there are a lot of reasons.’’ Because the victims cooperated, police were able to corroborate the incidents and to arrest Gallegos on Tuesday in the 3400 block of West Frye Road in Chandler. Gallegos admitted to police that he had a close relationship with one of the victims but denied touching either boy inappropriately when they were members of his team.

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THE WEEK IN REVIEW Burglars steal ultrasound machine, credit cards from doc

Burglars broke into a physician’s office at 393 W. Warner Road in Chandler and took computers, an ultrasound machine valued at $10,000 and multiple credit cards. The cards quickly were used several times throughout south Chandler on more than $1,200 in fraudulent charges. Video surveillance from a business where one of the frauds occurred identifies one suspect as a white male wearing a gray hat, black shirt and dark pants. He is clean-shaven, as the still photo on the right shows. Anyone with information regarding the burglar is asked to contact Silent Witness at 480-948-6377. Silent Witness is offering a reward up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of the suspects.

Little Free Library program comes to Mesa

Mesa’s Neighborhood Outreach Office launched the Mesa Little Libraries Program, which supports Mesa residents in creating Little Libraries to inspire a love of reading through book exchanges and to foster connections in neighborhoods. This program was developed through the Imagine Mesa Initiative and is modeled after the national Little Free Libraries program. A Little Library is a “take a book, return a book” free exchange. Little Libraries come in many shapes and sizes, but the most common is a small wooden box of books. Mesa is committed to funding a minimum of six libraries with opportunities to expand if community interest increases. Applicants will be reviewed on a first come, first serve basis, subject to availability of funds, completion of required paperwork and project approval by the Neighborhood Outreach Office. Mesa is the second East Valley city to adopt the international program. Tempe did so last year. Those interested in Little Libraries may receive as much as $260 in building supplies to create, weatherize and install a library on their private property. The city also will cover a $40 registration fee with www.littlefreelibrary.org. To learn more visit mesaaz.gov/littlelibraries, call 480-644-5434 or email neighborhoodoutreach. info@mesaaz.gov.

Mesa attorney disbarred in money laundering Attorney Vincent J. Bautista of Mesa consented to disbarment, choosing not to contest the state Bar’s complaint alleging that while Bautista was a trust officer at a bank, he removed funds from client trusts and placed them in an account he controlled. Bautista was an account officer for First International Bank, responsible for administering client trust accounts. The bank grew concerned over expenditures from accounts for which he was trustee, specifically payments made to Arizona Trust Network, an entity registered under Bautista’s name. The bank addressed its concern with him. Bautista said the payments, totaling $21,680, were for outside legal work to assist him in carrying out his duties as a trustee. Bautista claimed the work was completed by a former law school classmate. It was found that no client had asked for the asserted legal work. Bautista also urged a trust beneficiary to invest $150,000 in trust funds into Net Ventures, another entity he owned by Bautista. He was terminated by First International Bank.

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Allegiant pilots’ strike vote could hamper Gateway Airport flyers Tribune News Staff

llegiant Air pilots last week voted to strike “if necessary,” posing the possibility of future hassles for flyers who use Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport, where the company is the dominant airline. Reporting 93.5 percent of its members voted to authorize a strike, Teamsters Local 1224 of the Airline Pilots Association said the action “comes in response to Allegiant’s years-long refusal to live up to its commitments and fix a sham scheduling system that has negatively impacted the lives of many pilots and their families.” Voting took place over a one-week period from June 29 to July 6 and was conducted online via a third-party election management provider, the union reported. Pilots pointed out in a news release that a strike “strike could result in cancellations out of major hubs including Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Fort Lauderdale and impact thousands of passengers.” Calling it “one of the nation’s most profitable airlines,” the pilots in a news release said Allegiant takes a “bare minimum ap-

proach to business.” They said Allegiant “made the unilateral decision to force its pilots to use a homemade scheduling system that goes against industry standards and disregards pilots’ seniority and preferences – often upending pilots’ planned time away with their families.” They also claimed a number have left Allegiant “for other airlines that respect the basic needs and interests of their pilots.” Allegiant spokeswoman Hillarie Grey said in a statement, “We want to assure customers there are no legal grounds for a strike and we are not anticipating any disruptions.” “As for status of the scheduling system at issue, we are waiting for a timeframe from the vendor regarding programming time needed to complete requested changes, with a testing period to follow - but hope to have the system implemented by the end of the year. “Also, please note that the vendor for the new system was selected by the union,” Grey continued. “Allegiant has supported development and testing throughout the process and any allegation otherwise is in-

correct. We remain committed to, and are actively working towards, the completion of implementing the scheduling system, working with the vendor selected by IBT. Under the Railway Labor Act, as well as the terms of the current collective bargaining agreement, this issue would not constitute grounds for a legal work stoppage.” Captain Andrew Robles, an Allegiant Air pilot and Executive Council chairman at the pilots’ union, said, “We are people with spouses and children, not cells on a spreadsheet that Allegiant executives can move around with no rhyme or reason. Striking is a last resort, but we’ll do whatever it takes to hold Allegiant to its promises and to make our airline the best it can be for our pilots, our families and our passengers.” He said Allegiant pilots have been raising concerns about the scheduling system for years. In 2016, the pilots and Allegiant reached an agreement requiring that they negotiate and implement a new system within 180 days. “Allegiant has again stonewalled that ne-

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supply drive are looking for volunteers to help set up and work at this year’s Operation Back to School Chandler distribution event. Hundreds of children go back to school each year without any school supplies. Chandler’s annual drive provides disadvantaged students with backpacks, school supplies, shoes, socks, underwear and uniforms. Volunteers are needed from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, July 20, when setting up for the next day’s event, and then from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 21. Visit backtoschoolchandler.org to sign up. Individuals, organizations or businesses interested in helping sponsor the drive can find more information at backtoschoolchandler.org, or by calling 480-782-2214. For those unable to shop for supplies, cash donations can be made online. Operation Back to School Chandler is sponsored by the City of Chandler, Chandler Compadres, Salt River Project, Chandler Service Club, Chandler Firefighter Charities, Cox Communications, Crossroads Nazarene Church, Detherage Foundation, East Valley JCC, Barro’s Pizza, First Things First, Trinity Christian Fellowship and Southwest Gas.

Discover Chandler in familyfriendly scavenger hunt

In celebration of Park and Recreation Month, Chandler officials are conducting a scavenger hunt, from 8 a.m. to noon, on Saturday, July 21, starting downtown at 175 S. Arizona Ave. It is designed to enlighten the entire family about the city. Noteworthy sights and hidden recreation gems will be on the list. With a smartphone as the tour guide, participants can locate hotspots, unlock challenges and climb the scoreboard. One super team will win the ultimate parks and recreation treasure, valued at $2,500. Register at chandleraz.gov.

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Leading Edge Academy sets tour dates Tours of Leading Edge Academy Gilbert, an “A” rated charter school, are 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, and 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, at the campus, 717 E. Ray Road in Gilbert. New Principal Heidi Simms will lead tours and informational meetings. It is not too late to enroll for the 2018-19 school year that begins Aug. 6. Recently, Leading Edge Operations Director Rebekah Krueger was a featured presenter at the National Charter Schools Conference in Austin, Texas. This is the second year in a row that Krueger was invited to present at the annual conference. The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools invited Krueger to participate in the breakout session “Pensions Under Pressure: Charter Innovation in Teacher Retirement Benefits.” She addressed “The Arizona Landscape” as the state was among those included in a recent research study on the topic. Krueger, in her 13th year at Leading Edge, was promoted to operations director in 2016. In 2014, she received the Business Manager of the Year Award from the Arizona Charter Schools Associations. She regularly is requested to sit on boards of directors and committees, and to present at local and national education conferences. For more information, visit leadingedgeacademy.com.

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Next governor could impact abortion in Arizona BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

he president’s choice for a new Supreme Court justice earlier this month means the ability of Arizona women to terminate a pregnancy likely depends on who is elected governor in November. In picking a replacement for Anthony Kennedy, the president tilts the philosophical balance of the high court. More significant to some, it could provide the crucial five votes to overturn the historic Roe v. Wade decision that said women have a constitutional right to abortion. That could return the legal landscape to where it was before 1973, where each state gets to decide whether to allow abortion and under what circumstances. And that, in turn, is why who is governor – and who gets the final say on state laws – will matter for those on both sides of the abortion debate in Arizona. At this point in the campaign, the division over abortion rights appears to be breaking down along party lines, potentially making the question of abortion rights an issue in the general election.

All three Democrat contenders have vowed to use their power if elected to block any effort to impose any new restrictions approved by what, even after November, could still remain a Republican-controlled Legislature. “I would veto any bill that came to my desk banning abortion in Arizona,’’ Kelly Fryer told Capitol Media Services. Steve Farley, in a separate interview, cited his own record of 12 years in the Legislature of voting against limits on abortion. “I’ll be standing against any attempt to put government in between a woman and her doctor,’’ he said, citing efforts by the Republican-controlled Legislature “to take away David Garcia made a similar pledge. But he pointed out the issue may not be that simple. Those pre-1973 laws making abortion illegal are still on the Arizona statute books. One even allows a woman to be imprisoned for up to five years for just seeking an abortion except to save her own life, with no exception for rape or incest. “If Roe v. Wade is overturned we’ve got to figure out which of those laws are ap-

plicable and enforceable,’’ Garcia said. Cathi Herrod, president of the Center for Arizona Policy, said that would depend on what words the justices use if and when they void Roe v. Wade. Put simply, Herrod said, the high court could rule that any state with an existing ban on abortions is free to enforce it. Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery also noted that since 1973 federal judges have struck down various restrictions Arizona lawmakers have tried to enact, like a ban on abortions after 20 weeks of gestation. And he said that could make the wording of any Supreme Court ruling crucial in whether Arizona lawmakers need to revisit the issue if they want to try to reenact such limits. Incumbent Doug Ducey dodged a direct question last week asking whether he would sign or veto legislation to outlaw all abortions. “This is very hypothetical,’’ he said. But with the governor unavailable for an interview Monday, press aide Daniel Scarpinato, said his boss “is pro life, and his record reflects that.’’ That record includes signing every abortion restriction that reached his desk since

taking office in 2015, including requiring women to be asked certain questions before they undergo an abortion, imposing new reporting requirements on abortion providers and clinics, expanding laws which require doctors to use “all available means and medical skills’’ to preserve the life a fetus born alive even if there is no chance it will survive, and limiting the use of RU-486 to terminate a pregnancy by non-surgical means. And Ducey inked his approval to a measure locking Planned Parenthood out of a program that allows state employees to donate to nonprofit organizations through payroll deductions. Ken Bennett, his GOP primary foe, touted his own record of supporting abortion restrictions in his eight years in the state Senate. “I’m definitely pro-life,’’ he told Capitol Media Services. “I do not support abortion other than a few exceptions (like) the life of the mother.’’ And what of rape or incest? Bennett said there have to be curbs to ensure “that they have to be reported and it’s really a valid situation that happened, rather than just an excuse given.’’

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State asked to take control of controversial EV water utility BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

state hearing officer is recommending the Arizona Corporation Commission seize control of Johnson Utilities away from the current management, at least temporarily, and install its own manager. The finding by Sarah Harping comes after she concluded that the company that provides water and sewer for San Tan, Florence and Queen Creek area homes and businesses “has failed to provide service and equipment that is in all respects just, reasonable, safe, proper, adequate and sufficient.’’ Some of that, she said, is the failure of the company to spend the money necessary to for repairs and equipment. While finding a laundry list of problems dating back more than a decade, Harping said it would not be appropriate to impose fines and penalties on the firm. Harping’s recommendation by itself changes nothing. Instead, it gives utility executives until 4 p.m. July 23 to contest the findings. After that, it will be up to the fivemember commission to decide whether to adopt her recommendations or not. Company attorney Jeff Crockett said he is still studying the 326-page report and has not had a chance to review it with Gary Drummond who, for the moment, is the utility’s manager and sole employee. But Crockett said the company, even when it was under control of George Johnson, who remains the owner, has resisted suggestions all along to name an interim manager. “I don’t think there’s going to be any change in that position,’’ he said, adding that he will be filing “exceptions’’ to Harp-

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ing’s findings by the July 23 deadline. All this is occurring against the backdrop of the federal court trial of Johnson on charges of bribing former utility regulator Gary Pierce, a former Mesa legislator and chairman of the state Corporation Commission. Both are awaiting the verdict of the jury. The jurors also are weighing the fate of Pierce’s wife, Sherry, and lobbyist Jim Norton who all are accused of being a part of the scheme by Johnson to funnel money to Pierce in exchange for his favorable votes on two issues of interest to Johnson. But while the criminal charges have no direct bearing on what the commission might do, Harping noted there is a connection of sorts. She said that Johnson, after being indicted, named Drummond in his place. But she noted that while Drummond is an attorney, he “does not have either an educational background in water treat-

ment and distribution or wastewater collection and treatment or prior experience working in the water or wastewater utility industry.’’ And she said that Drummond spends 80 percent of his time at his Phoenix law office. But Harping said the problems with the utility are deeper, citing problems going back more than a decade with water quality and pressure. And she said that from 2010 and earlier this year the company has about 78 spillages of raw sewage, each of which “posed a danger to public health and the environment,’’ including some that have reached Queen Creek Wash. She also said there was evidence of systematic problems, which showed up in an analysis by Carollo Engineering acting on behalf of the town of Queen Creek, which was looking at acquiring the utility. That report, Harping said, concluded

that the company’s facilities “have not been properly maintained for the past decade.’’ It also found backup generators for water lift stations were acquired at the end of their useful lives, exposed rebar at lift stations due to corrosion, missing booster pumps and wells that were too small. She said Queen Creek determined it would have needed to spend $36 million on the water system and $78 million on the wastewater system just to bring it up to municipal standards. Harping also said some of the problems at Johnson Utilities may be due to the fact the company has a contract with Ultra Management to perform certain services. That company, in turn, then pays money to Hunt Management which does the actual managing of the utilities. Both of those companies are owned by Chris and Barbara Johnson, who are George’s children. Crockett acknowledged that arrangement is bound to come up. “It’s a fair question for the commission to ask whether the utility is devoting enough money towards maintenance and operation and repair and replacement,’’ he said. But Crockett said the company’s position is that it has spent enough, and as necessary. Other problems Harping found include inaccurate bills, the inability of customers to make online payments and have them credited the same day and telephone hold times of up to 30 minutes. The bottom line, she wrote, is that it would be “just and reasonable and in the public interest’’ for the commission to appoint an interim manager to operate the utility. The utility has been the target of frequent complaints by customers.

Chandler police seek ID on man’s body found in 2002 TRIBUNE NEWS STAFF

handler Police are looking for help in identifying a body found July 22, 2002, in a desert parcel near the 1500 block of East Appleby Road. The adult male was found in the later stages of decomposition just north of a new subdivision. There were no visible signs of trauma and no identification was located in the clothing of the dead man. “ID technicians from the department’s crime lab pulled fingerprints off the body, but were unable to make a positive identi-

fication,” said police spokesman Sgt. Seth Tyler. “During the autopsy, investigators discovered a bullet in the left shin of the decedent just below the knee, but the examiners determined this wound was old and was not a factor in the male’s death. Medical examiners were unable to make a positive identification from any practicing methods known at that time and ruled the cause of death as undetermined.” With the help of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, detectives were able to get an idea of the facial make-up of the de-

cedent through a sketch. Investigators believe the male was of Hispanic origin and was between the ages of 30 and 45 at the time of his death. The body was clothed in light blue jeans, a blue pattern buttondown collared shirt, and wearing boxer shorts. Detectives need to make a positive ID on the body. Anyone with information should call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or Detective Ynclan at 480-7824445.

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Judge to decide Clean Elections referendum fight BY HOWARD FISCHER Capital Media Services

judge will decide whether lawmakers have an absolute right to ask voters to approve two changes in law in a single act, even if they may only want one of them and not the other. The proposal at issue asks voters to amend the Citizens Clean Elections Act to keep publicly financed candidates from using any of their funds to buy services from political parties and political consultants. Danny Adelman, attorney for the commission that administers the law, acknowledged that could prove popular. But at a hearing last week, Adelman pointed out to Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Teresa Sanders that the measure put on the ballot by the Republican-controlled Legislature also seeks to give the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council, a panel of political appointees, the power to veto all proposed commission rules. That covers everything from their power to force public disclosure of campaign spending to mandates for publicly funded

candidates to submit to at least one debate. That, he said, is likely to prove a much harder sell to voters who in 1998 created the commission and the voluntary system of public financing of elections. Adelman told Sanders that joining the two issues was not just happenstance. He said it was a ploy by lawmakers “in the hope that voters are forced to take this allor-nothing position that it will somehow pass.’’ He said the Arizona Constitution requires that acts of the Legislature “shall embrace but one subject and matters properly connected therewith.’ And Adelman warned the judge that if lawmakers get away with linking these two issues it would open the door for other sorts of legislative shenanigans in future ballot referrals. “They could pass something that joins together highway funding with a ban on abortion, or with something completely different like abolition of the death penalty,’’ Adelman said. He said that’s why there are constitutional provisions to prevent this kind of “logrolling,’’ combining

what he said are unrelated popular and less-than-popular provisions into a single measure. But Assistant Attorney General Rusty Crandell told Sanders that constitutional provision applies only to “acts of the Legislature.’’ He said the vote by lawmakers to send the issue to voters does not fit that definition. Anyway, Crandell argued, if there is a violation of constitutional single-subject provisions, that can be litigated only after the measure becomes law -- assuming it remains on the ballot and assuming voters approve. Mike Liburdi, a private attorney hired by Republican legislative leaders, went a step farther. He said there is no violation, saying there need be only a “natural connection’’ among various ballot provisions. Hanging in the balance is whether voters get the last word. The law allows but does not require candidates for statewide and legislative office to get public funds for their campaigns if they do not take other special interest dollars. It has never been popular with business

interests -- the groups that have traditionally funded campaigns -- who mounted several legal challenges, some of which went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. And while the justices there voided one provision, the system remains in place. What caused at least part of the uproar this year has been the fact that the commission contends it has the right to require public disclosure of outside spending on campaigns, even for candidates who do not take public dollars. That comes even as lawmakers are amending other state statutes to permit more anonymous “dark money’’ campaigns. But the Constitution limits the ability of lawmakers to tinker with laws approved by voters. That makes sending the issues to the ballot the only option for those who want to trim the panel’s powers. Adelman told Sanders it is clear that lawmakers are free to ask one or both questions: limit use of public dollars and subject the commission to the the regulatory council. What they cannot do, he said, is put the issue on the ballot as a single take-it-or-leave-it proposal.

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Hamilton grad competes as classical Chinese dancer BY COTY DOLORES MIRANDA Tribune Contributor

onet Tan was a mere toddler when she peeked in the door of a dance class her older sister Sammi was attending. Becoming enchanted with the graceful movements and colorful costumes, the Hamilton High grad decided right there she would also dance. And, starting at age 6, she has. An incoming Arizona State University freshman enrolled in the Barrett Honors College, Tan is a competitive dancer who specializes in Chinese classical dance. As a longtime dance student at Chandler’s Arizona Art Academy, formerly the Chinese Art Academy, Tan learned three styles of Chinese dance: folk, ethnic and classical. But it is the flowing grace of Chinese classic dance that captured

her heart. Late last month, Tan competed at the 2018 Cathy Roe’s Ultimate National Dance Competition in Cincinnati, Ohio, her first trip to the nationals – to which she’d been invited to attend after her appearance and success at the regional level in February. She took first place in the senior division for solo performances, then set off to visit China for several weeks. “This year was my first year competing in the CRU dance competition. I performed in the local competition here in Arizona where I received the Ultimate Elite Champion, MC’s Choice Award and first place in Senior Solo category,” said Tan. The recipient of several scholarships including the Ford Motors Honors Scholarship and IMPACT Chandler Scholars Program scholarship, Tan graduated in the top 4 percentile of

her class in May. At the regional and national competitions, Tan performed an original dance piece called “Cloud.” “Cloud tells the story of a girl who dreams of dancing on the clouds,” she explained. “The light movements reflect the imagery of stepping on clouds, and the flowing dance adds to the smooth, delicate nature of the movements. “My dance costume is a long, purple dress which can be quite challenging to dance in. I have skillfully incorporated my dress throughout the dance in twirls, spins, and even running.” Tan considers classical dance a gift she shares not only in competitions, but with the community in various ways, including public performances and teaching at summer camps and two elementary schools, Robert and Danell Tarwater and Coronado. See

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Monet Tan of Chandler has been dancing since 6, specializing in three styles of Chinese dance.

Local authors to appear at the Payson Book Festival Tribune News Staff

uthors in Chandler, Mesa and Gilbert are on their way up to the cool mountain town of Payson for the fourth annual Payson Book Festival July 21 at the Mazatzal Hotel and Casino. Among them is Gilbert author Ken Blaisdell, who began his writing career in 2001 with the political thriller “The Weaver Conspiracy” and has since completed eight others. To enhance his intricately crafted plots, Blaisdell uses dialogue extensively to develop both his characters and the story in what he calls a “show me; don’t tell me style” that allows his readers to feel themselves right in the middle of the scenes. Blaisdell said a close group of Gilbert neighbors inspired one of his novels, “The Wives of Lagan’s Point,” about neighborhood women who kill off each other’s husbands one by one. He assures

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his readers – and his Gilbert neighbors – that there are no murderous plans in their community. “Accuracy and detail are important to me,” said Blaisdell, “as I believe they are to readers. I will spend hours digging for a single detail so that I never have to ‘fictionalize facts.’ I believe that one untrue fact, stumbled upon by a reader, will forever break the spell being asked by the author.”

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One of a group of Chandler authors, Sharon Day is a paranormal researcher and popular blogger who writes Ghost Hunting Theories. Born and raised in a Civil War hospital estate, she was exposed to the unexplained on a daily basis. In the past decade, Sharon has secured peer respect for her research and publications, as well as ignited passion for the subjects with her public speaking.

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“Being able to glean from reallife unexplained situations, her work possesses a level of authenticity to produce the proper amount of chills and thrills,” said Mary Fasano, one of the book festival organizers. Day’s latest novel, “Ghost of a Chance! (A Seek Team Investigation),” is a paranormal romance that Day said See

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“Chinese dance, rich its conveyance of story and emotion, is a life-enhancing, social and educational resource that inspires me to share my love for performing arts with my community,” the 18-year-old said. “Classical Chinese dance incorporates a variety of techniques and pros such as fans, ribbons and long sleeves that create a dynamic performance.” Her first solo, called “Xiao Wei Xiao Wei,” told of a little girl during the Tang Dynasty trying on her first pair of heels. “The heels reflect the stereotypical Chinese traditions at the time when society believed women should have small feet – a phenomenon called lily feet – and should walk slowly,” she explained. It is dancing itself, she says, that inspires her to work as a teacher’s assistant in Chinese immersion schools, and to perform at community events like Chinese New Year programs throughout the Valley that showcase Chinese culture. “Teaching Chinese dance and choreographing a dance for not only the ASU Startalk Chinese Language Summer Camp, but also the two elementary schools and other summer camps is such an amazing experience,” said Tan, who is also fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese. “I love children since I just find them so very loveable and adorable, and I

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“allowed me to utilize my knowledge of ghost research, real-life incidents with fictional characters” as she wrote it. Ed Loughlin, who worked at Chandler-Gilbert Community College as a counselor, advisement coordinator and health instructor before he retired, has worked as a psychiatric nurse and taught both elementary and junior high school. He was also a radio announcer and loves to chat about music from the 1960s through the 1980s. His book, “Selfish Service,” is America’s first pop culture self-help book. “All real achievement insists that we be selfish,” Loughlin said. “It’s a prerequisite to serving others. No matter how gifted, talented or well intentioned you are, if you do not take care of yourself first, you will have a difficult time.” Tina Petersen Scott of Mesa, an Arizona native, writes about ordinary people in extraordinary situations. She writes stories the whole family can enjoy, explaining, “The adventure of a lifetime

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Monet Tan’s original dance piece, called “Cloud,” earned her a first place recognition in a national competition.

watch proudly as my students twirl their handkerchiefs in their closing ceremony and perform the choreography we worked so hard on for a couple weeks,” she said, adding: “I’m delighted to bring the gift of performance arts – so critical to understanding diverse experiences and awaits between the pages of a book.” “Menopausal Fairy Mischief,” is her lighthearted contemporary fantasy that combines menopause, fairies and family. As the clock ticks for Angela Anderson, she must master the art of flying, hear and complete a telepathically sent fairy mission, battle pixies, deal with a diabolical neighbor, and turn her family into believers – all while keeping the house clean and having dinner ready on time each night. The festival is a showcase by the Arizona Professional Writers, Rim Country Chapter and Majestic Rim Retirement for more than 80 Arizona authors. It will run 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Mazatzal Hotel and Casino on State Route 87. This is a free, communitywide celebration of books and literacy. This family-friendly event encourages book-lovers of all ages to enjoy presentations highlighting your favorite authors with entertainment, door prizes and a silent auction. Parents and their kids can take advantage of the appearance of the Story Monster and Cat in the Hat with all-day storytimes. Information: paysonbookfestival.org.

peoples, to a wide audience.” Tam, who just completed a term as chair of the Chandler Mayor’s Youth Commission, said there’s no getting around pre-performance or precompetition jitters. She says she’s learned how to work with it. “To overcome any fear, I feel it is most pertinent for me to practice, practice, and reflect,” she stated. “On my performance or competition dates I like to go the performance location a couple hours earlier to familiarize myself with my surroundings. Then, after running rehearsal, I reflect on how to adjust or accommodate to the stage shape or size to make my performance the best I can,” she said. Even with her policy to review the stage before her performance, unforeseen incidents can have it derailed. She recounted how a Chinese New Year’s performance at the Tempe Center for the Arts left no time for the stage crew to move risers and the accompanist’s piano that had been needed for the choir act appearing immediately before her dance. “I had to make some impromptu changes to my dance to accommodate those conditions,” she recalled with a chuckle. “I go to the competitions with the mindset of trying to win, but also to do my personal best.” And though she says she doesn’t rely on talismans anymore, there was once a time when they were helpful.

“Nerves are something everyone faces and it often causes people to make mistakes, but I feel these mistakes help me grow and develop into a stronger and better person. “Yet, I started dancing at a young age, and I used to bring a little dragon keychain with me as my lucky charm. The dragon is my zodiac animal, and in China is a symbol of power, strength and good luck….I brought it along with me when I went to the national competition.” Tan is quick to credit her long-time teacher at the Arizona Art Academy, Ms. Qiu, for her instruction and example. “Ms. Qiu has inspired me and taught me so much over the years. While instructing me, she often has demonstrations of movements which is a great help as I am a visual learner,” said Tan. And there’s a great deal of self-learning, too. “I often watch my dance videos from practice or competitions to reflect on my dance moves. Watching my own dance video always makes me happy because I see the improvements I’ve made. “In addition, competitions allow me to meet a variety of outstanding dancers which not only broadens my horizons, but expands my knowledge. Performance onstage has not only developed my confidence as a dancer, but also my conviction as a leader in my school and community.” As she begins preparation for ASU where she is already ensconced in the Leader’s Academy at W.P. Carey Business School, she outlines her plans to continue dance even with a heavy college schedule. “I’m planning on joining a dance team or club on campus,” she said. “Dance has played such a large role throughout my life that I feel pursuing dance in college or in the future is imperative for my personal growth, and it allows me to meet new people, and condition and tone my body. “And I always find time to dance, even if it’s at home.” She retains an empathy for younger students who are missing out on the arts and arts instruction. “I find it frustrating that young people are being encouraged away from the arts to enter into science and artificial intelligences, she said. “By offering more performing arts, it can serve as a catalyst to inspire young people to instill artistic creativity, and therefore achievement, into our community.”

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Mesa woman scores another victory with her sauce BY ALLY RICHMOND Tribune Contributor

or nine years, Kay Weldon has been making Korean-inspired cooking sauces and trying to get them on a bigger marketing stage. Last month, the east Mesa woman scored a major victory in that marketing effort when Walmart decided it would start putting them on its shelves within the year. Weldon’s company, Ahssa Foods, was among 450 companies from across the country that participated in the retail giant’s fifth annual “Open Call,” a chance for U.S. entrepreneurs and suppliers to pitch their products directly to Walmart buyers at the retailer’s headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. Weldon emigrated to the U.S. from Korea in 1973, overcoming financial, language and educational barriers to raise a family and launch a business. The grandmother’s “love of family comes through in her product. She notes that her son and daughter helped launch Ahssa – named after the Korean slang term for “awesome” – and the label used on all of her sauces was designed

Weldon began making her sauces in 2009 under the name Yashi Fine Foods, but by 2016 added six new flavors and rebranded her company Ahssa Foods. Her sauces combine sweet and spicy to create a blend unlike many other sauces on the market. “My sauces are Koreaninspired cooking sauces with umami flavors. There is no product like mine in the market presently. My sauces are (Special to the Tribune) versatile, can be used for all Kay Weldon and husband, Matt, celebrate Walmart’s selection. types of proteins, vegetables, by her 9-year-old grandson,” a Walmart tofu and rice. Marinating, spokeswoman said. grilling, baking, stir fry, glazing and dip“My vision is to become nationally ping,” she said. recognized as a compelling and delicious Weldon had been making her sauces contender in the sauce and condiment for years, and at first did not consider market. After this week, that dream just the opportunity she could have to share got a whole lot closer,” Weldon said. her recipes with the Valley. “When I moved to this country 45 “My family and friends encouraged years ago, I never imagined I’d one day me to market my sauces. I developed be working alongside the world’s largest my original sweet and tangy sauce while company. I want to thank Walmart for I was the owner of an Asian restaurant. this life-changing opportunity.” Chicken wings were so popular that I

decided to incorporate my sauce with the wings and received instant praise on its flavor,” Weldon said. Ahssa sauces are low in calories and do not contain cholesterol, high-fructose corn syrup or fat. The sauces also are blended in small batches to ensure they all have strong, but not overpowering, flavors. Sauce flavors include Korean Sweet and Tangy, Hot and Spicy, Teriyaki, Green Chili, Korean BBQ, Tangy Orange, Sriracha, and Gochujang. Walmart’s desire to help American entrepreneurs is a cause Weldon is passionate about, as well, noting it “increases our economy and provides for additional jobs. Take care of our own.” She said Walmart’s green light for her company “will mean a great deal in terms of an increase in my revenue also visibility so that many customers can try my sauces. Also to introduce new flavors to the market.” In the future, Weldon hopes to continue expanding her sauce business to include more products in more stores. “My goal is to have my sauces in everyone’s household!” Welson said. Information: ahssafoods.com

Abrazo Health micro-hospital going up in East Mesa Tribune News Staff

brazo Community Health Network is building a microhospital in Mesa that it hopes to open next spring, extending its footprint into the East Valley. Located near Power and Baseline roads, it will include a 12-bed emergency department, an operating room and eight inpatient rooms, along with additional services. The facility will focus on providing emergency and less-serious inpatient procedures as part of Abrazo’s continuum of care. “Medical care continues to evolve with a consumer focus, and this is a new model for bringing healthcare services into the community,” said

Abrazo CEO Frank Molinaro. “The Mesa microhospital will offer a patient-friendly design with emergency and acute-care services in an efficient, convenient location,” he added. “It’s designed to provide close integration with our other facilities for patients who may require more complex care.” The facility’s emergency department will be open around the clock and staffed by board-certified emergency physicians. Additional services will include surgery, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, pharmacy and other outpatient services in the 32,500-square-foot building. “Abrazo Community Health Network is investing in the East Valley to offer consumer options and additional access for those who are

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Abrazo hopes to open this microhospital next spring at Power and Baseline roads, Mesa.

seeking value, quality and convenience in healthcare,” said Molinaro. The microhospital is expected to create approximately 50 full-time equivalent clinical and support staff jobs. “Our goal is providing an integrated system of care closer to home for those who choose Abrazo Community Health

Network for their care. We believe this type of facility will offer the quality and efficiency today’s healthcare consumers expect,” explained Molinaro. Abrazo Community Health Network operates five hospitals throughout the greater Phoenix area, along with physician practices and outpatient centers.

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Balance desperately needed in approach to immigration BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Tribune Columnist

hen the talk turns to immigration, my mind drifts to the days before the First World War, to my ancestors making the long journey by ship from Europe. These were my great grandparents, immigrants who came from Russia and Poland through Ellis Island at the turn of the 20th century. What few afternoons I shared with them as a boy have long been lost to time. It’s unfortunate, because I have so many questions. Like: What drew them across the Atlantic Ocean? What about this America sparked a dream in them? What were they fleeing? What did they hope to find? Such questions feel vital to me today, because a dozen decades later the news teems with tales of immigrants risking

everything to come to this nation – only to be met with vitriol and handcuffs, a confused asylum process that is no process at all and who knows how many months separated from their children. To talk about immigration circa 2018 is to hear some of your neighbors burn with hatred for “these people,” immigrants they believe threaten not only law and order, but the American way of life. Here’s a question, one I ask without a clear answer and with no agenda beyond curiosity: What does America owe to those who come to this country in search of a better life? I mean every immigrant, with papers and without, those who come to populate our medical schools and research facilities and those who trudge across the desert to join construction crews and clean houses. It’s a basic question. And one we seem unable to answer in this age of no agreement. My own answer traces back to that ship at sea. My forebears made their

voyage at a time when European immigration was a free-for-all, when the American border was open to anyone who could afford transatlantic passage. So, yes, they came legally. And, yes, they assimilated. But here’s the thing: Their arrival was afforded the basic human dignity clearly lacking in today’s immigration shouting match. They were not viewed as animals. They were not treated as enemies of the state. If it sounds like I am arguing for completely porous borders, let me say that is not the case. Today’s America faces a different set of threats than we did 120 years ago. We also face different cultural and economic challenges. In a nation of nearly 350 million people, unfettered immigration may not be possible or desirable – and it is certainly not politically achievable. Regardless, must we treat people like animals for the simple crime of acting on their dreams? To say that America is a beacon of

freedom for all the world does not, to me, require this nation to admit every single soul who desires to call the United States home. We should not do that. We cannot do that. But for those we cannot admit, we must find a way to make their lives better – and we especially must not continue to make their lives worse. The answer, it would seem, lies in finding the right balance between immigration without limit and our President’s hulking, penal wall and increasingly ugly verbiage. There should be room in a nation our size for more dreamers like the dreamers who started this country 400 years ago. The question is how many more? And who? Whatever our answers, our treatment of immigrants should be accompanied by the grace so much of today’s caging and screeching lacks. Just because some of our immigrant ancestors got here first – and legally – should not excuse subsequent generations’ willingness to treat human beings like so much human trash.

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State foster care system has separated families, too; accountability needed

What’s happening on the border is deplorable but has been happening in the state of Arizona and across the United States for a long time. Children have been separated from their parents and family for decades. Children have been taken away from families because they have been falsely accused of child abuse. They are put into foster homes and some children are never seen again. Parents have to take parenting and psychological classes before children are returned home. Parents also have to pay the state for all the classes taken. Identical to situations on the border, children are taken from their families for a period of time and families do not know where they are. Families and children are suffering psychologically and distressing over these situations. My family and I have experienced this situation. If you think this is inhumane, it’s been happening long before the border incidents. We as U.S. citizens and human beings need to stand up and shout, “This is enough!” When we all stand up for ourselves and the country, things will then

change. When you don’t speak up for others’ civil rights, your rights will be taken next. Shirley Mosely Mesa

One-party rule is Arizona’s Achilles heel

There are so many positives to living in Arizona that they outweigh any negatives by a wide margin. For our example, our people are our strength, our weather is wonderful, our scenery is stupendous, our diversity is delightful. However, we do have one serious Achilles heel and that is our state government. We have one-party control over almost all of the Arizona spectrum and that party frequently doesn’t have our best interests at heart, The GOP in Arizona has political power lock, stock and barrel and demands party loyalty over cooperation, compromise and conscience. The many positive attributes of our state could be balanced by sharing power in our Legislature so there are checks and balances inherent in decision-making rather than the dictatorial edicts handed down without proper input from the public and the opposition party. Holding budget talks in private is not democracy in action. Our Achilles heel can become a positive for

Arizonans if we make intelligent choices this November to force our lawmakers to become inclusive rather than exclusive in dealing with matters that affect all of us. Richard K. Meszar Mesa

Money for Arizona’s universities should not have strings attached

The recent news that student activists at George Mason University in Virginia uncovered the fact that wealthy conservative donors were given power over hiring and admissions decisions should worry those of us who care about our local university, ASU. The “Freedom Schools” started by the Kochs at ASU and UA have received a lot of attention recently, but they are only one part of a decadeslong push by the Kochs to control America’s colleges, using the power of their purse strings. After months of fighting for transparency, the student activists were able to reveal that George Mason University granted the Kochs an unusual amount of input, most of which was largely hidden from public view. George Mason accepted the money with these

strings attached because, like many other public universities around the country, they have been hit hard by more than a decade of disinvestment in higher education by their state legislature. As with K-12 education, most states cut higher education funding after the 2008 crash. States with Republican legislatures cut deeply. And, just like K-12, the Arizona Legislature cut the most and has refused to replace that money, even as the economy improved. According to a report by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Arizona cut per-student funding for higher education by 53.8 percent from 2008-2017. Republican politicians, frequently backed by the Koch Brothers and other dirty money, are responsible for those cuts. The Kochs breached funding, not only for radical experiments like Freedom Schools, but for traditional academic departments as well, hoping to bend them to their ideological ends. We applaud wealthy philanthropists, even unsavory ones, who support education and culture. But that money should not come with strings. -David Boyles, ASU Professor

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For Mesa Red Mtn. Little League, it’s 1, 2, 3 teams at state BY ERIC NEWMAN Tribune Staff Writer

o mix sporting metaphors, Mesa Red Mountain Little League allstar teams hit the trifecta in their heated rivalry with Four Peaks. In the District 7 Majors Tournament, for players 12 and under, Red Mountain prevailed 6-0 over Four Peaks to claim the title and move on to the Arizona Little League State Tournament in Scottsdale, beginning July 17. A championship there would put Mesa in the Little League West Regional Tournament in San Bernardino, California, with an opportunity to move on to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in August. The majors were not the only Red Mountain team to hold up the winning banner. Both lower Red Mountain divisions, 11-and-under and 10-andunder, also beat Four Peaks in district final games to advance to the state tournament, as well. For coach Phillip Moore, it was hard not to take a moment to smile about the latest victory over bitter rivals, foes that Red Mountain seems to find themselves

against late in competitions nearly every year. “It makes a big difference beating Four Peaks, and it’s a big confidence booster for the kids,” Moore said. “They’ve given us a hard time recently. We beat them two years ago, and they got us last year, and this year we shut them down. It made us realize how well we can play if we’re on.” League president Travis Katzenmeier said that success seen at all three levels is a tangible bonus from the hard work that those involved in the league play, regardless of age or role. Though only the 12-and-under team is competing for play in the next round, Katzenmeier said the younger teams are eager to see the older players have success, and then try to emulate it themselves down the line. “No matter what the results are, the kids are so proud of the league, at all the levels. The older ones doing well is great because it makes the younger kids motivated to work and play hard, so they can be in the same spot when they get there,” Katzenmeier said. “It’s a huge commitment because of all the volunteer work that these people put in, from coaches, board members,

(credit Phillip Moore Coach Phillip Moore will lead the District 7 champion Mesa Red Mountain Little League All-stars, for players 12 and younger, into the state tournament, beginning July 17 in Scottsdale.

parents and everybody. Nobody gets paid, so when we win at all these levels it is as reward for everybody that puts so much time in. It means a lot to everyone to have this success at the majors, but all the other ages, too.”

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Chandler National South All-Stars coach Joe Strazz and his son, Michael, a catcher on the team, are focusing on the business at hand as the District 13 champs move on to the state tournament in Scottsdale beginning July 17.

handler National South’s 12-and-under Little League All-Stars had a well-deserved Saturday-night celebration on July 7. Having scored two runs in the final inning of the District 13 championship game – off a basesclearing double by Max Henry, 12 – Chandler edged Ahwatukee 4-3 to advance to the Arizona Little League State Tournament in Scottsdale, beginning July 17. The players were jubilant, but by the time they returned to the practice field on July 10, coach Joe Strazz said the team’s focus was completely on Scottsdale. “What I sensed is that it’s just another practice. I don’t see people patting themselves on the back, because we just have another job to do at this tournament. And we want to keep working and

going after it,” he said. The state tournament, comprising 14 teams of 12-and-under all-star teams that won district competitions, will begin with pool play, fighting for spots in the knockout rounds. The survivor of the ensuing bracket play not only wins the state title but also a trip to the West Regional Tournament in San Bernardino, California, in late July. Unlike many of the dominant teams in other regions, Chandler National South had to fight for each win in District 13, traditionally one of the state’s toughest, going to extra innings in knockout play, narrowly scraping by each round. Chandler even lost a game in pool play early-on, which catcher Michael Strazz, the son of the coach, said the team used as positive motivation. “Losing that game makes us feel like we know we can be beat, but also that we know we can be better,” See

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of the primary motivations for this group is to show how talented kids in Red Mountain’s league are and will continue to be. “All my friends from the last majors team that got this far placed fourth in state, so I want to try and beat that mark and compete with them, then I can talk about how our team did even better,” Clark said. Now, with the celebration behind Red Mountain, Moore’s focus is solely on the games ahead. Red Mountain posted several shutouts and games free of errors in the district tournament, which Moore called “extremely rare” at such a young age, and he said there is no reason to think those abilities will fail at the next level. However, he said, because the state tournament will feature many games over few days (against better talent than what Red Mountain has faced thus far), the concern will be putting his pitchers in the right spots in games to maximize their talent in limited time on the mound. “You have to be strategic about who you’re pitching because of the pitchcount rules and the safety of the kids. You have to think a few games ahead.

We haven’t even played Game One yet, and I’m already thinking about who I’ll have pitching when in the fourth game,” Moore said. “There could be a lot of games in a short period of time, which means that pitching will be different, but, really, our offense and fielding will be about the same.” Clark said that pitching and fielding ability should keep Red Mountain in games even when they are not swinging the bats particularly well. “We didn’t score as many runs as we could have, I think, but our pitching was so good that we still were really good,” he said. “That way, if we do start hitting better, that will just be a bonus.” Dawson Clark is among the District 7 champion Mesa Red Mountain Little League Allstars, for players 12 and younger, excited about playing in the state tournament.

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Michael Strazz said the emphasis in practice has been on pitching and defense since the team was formed in early June, and the coaches are banking on that style for success at state. “Defense is what helps your game and helps your confidence. Especially if you’re the home team. It gives you confidence if you get through the top of the inning without giving up runs, then you can hit well and build a lead,” he said. Though it is a new experience at this age group, many of the Chandler players were on the 10-andunder division all-star team that reached the state tournament in 2016. Max Henry, whose big hit sank Ahwatukee in the district final, said the players understand the work necessary to continue to have success. Winning state in this age group means a bit more than it did as 10-year-olds because the champion represents Arizona in the regional tournament with an opportunity to move on from there to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in August. “We’re not really even thinking about the next rounds,” Henry said. “All we can do is just play as well as we can here, and then we’ll think about that if it happens.”

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C.J. Snowden field ground balls during the Chandler National South All-Stars practice for the Arizona State Little League Tournament in Scottsdale beginning July 17.

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he said. “We went 7-1 in the tournament, so we know we can win close games, too. We’ve put a lot of work in to prepare us, and I think it will pay off.” “That game was a good lesson to show them they have to bring it every time, especially now because there are so many good teams out there in the state tournament,” Joe Strazz said. Though the stakes increase every game, and failure to advance in Scottsdale means the end of the Little League careers of many of the boys who have played together for years, the group exudes a palpable sense of confidence, knowing that their style of play transfers over to success at the state level.

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Thai Chili 2 Go opening near San Tan Village BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Get Out Editor

kshat Sethi had an itch. The successful financier/entrepreneur wanted to try his hand at being a restaura-

teur. Eight years ago, he created Thai Chili, a sit-down restaurant in Chandler that boasts nearly 70 menu choices. It became a neighborhood favorite. “My family approached me about doing something in the restaurant (industry),” said Sethi, who moved here from New Delhi, India, at age 23. “My background is in financial services. I concurred, and I love it.” The real boom came with Thai Chili 2 Go, a chain of fast-casual restaurants that simplifies the Asian country’s cuisine. Sethi has Thai Chili 2 Go eateries in Queen Creek, southeast Mesa and Gilbert. An additional Gilbert location, a takeout-only restaurant, is slated to open Tuesday, July 17 at 1887 E. Williams Field Road, Suite 101.

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This location was important to him for several reasons. “I did some research and there is a lot of residential around there,” Sethi said. “The positioning of that store is outstanding. It’s surrounded by businesses and big anchor stores, and there’s a big employer base there. We’re looking forward to taking care of the residents and employers there. “Trader Joe’s is coming in front of the storefront. That could be a good draw for people to check us out and try our food.” It will be only one of four restaurants in Arizona to use self-order kiosks, Zivelo, instead of numerous front-of-house employees. That day, the first 100 customers will

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Thai Chili 2 Go on Williams Field Road near San Tan Village will open Tuesday, July 17, offering take-out only but featuring the same fresh ingredients.

rience, fast,” Sethi said. “We are excited to be on the forefront of bringing this technology to our stores, which ultimately benefits the customer by providing an even more efficient ordering process.” Thai Chili 2 Go offers myriad dish choices, but this one will have a limited menu. Menu choices include starters, such as dumplings, and two varieties Akshat Sethi has a background in financial services but got into the of Thai hot and sour soup. restaurant business at the suggestion of his family. He now owns There are a variety of familboth Thai Chili and Thai Chili 2 Go, the latter opening in San Tan iar and traditional main entrée Village this week. dishes including pad prig pao, receive a free entrée. spicy eggplant, red curry, panAfterward, free dumplings will be given ang curry and drunken noodles. “The majority of our menu is geared toto other customers once the 100 entrees ward rice and noodles,” he said. “Thai curhave been given. “We’re always looking for ways to pro- ries are the best sellers. We’ve taken off a vide our customers with an excellent expe- few items, like sweet and sour chicken and

pad siew, just from this store.” The foundation of Thai Chili 2 Go’s success, he says, is authentic ingredients. Sethi doesn’t short-change when it comes to recipes. Everything is 100 percent Thai. Non-GMO tofu and non-GMO rice bran is used, instead of canola or soybean oil. “Everything is fresh to order,” he says. “The only way to give you good food is to cook it fresh. You want pad Thai with chicken, spicy hot? We cook it for you in front of you. The kitchen is open.”

IF YOU GO What: Thai Chili 2 Go Where: 887 E. Williams Field Road, Suite 101, Gilbert When: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily Info: 480-566-8061, tc2go.com

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hris Isaak isn’t bothered by high temperatures. Upon answering the phone, the Stockton, California, native asks the typical Arizona question. “Is it hot?” he asked. When he’s told the temperatures are in the 100s, Isaak exclaimed, “Whew” and launched into stories of his first tour bus, which lacked air conditioning, and his days of roofing in his hometown. The conversation quickly turned to his new tour, which will bring him and his longtime backing band to the Valley heat on Friday, July 20. The rockabilly crooner debuted in 1985 with Silvertone and has produced 11 more albums and several major hits since then. “The special part of it (the tour) is we haven’t played in a little while,” he said. “We’ve been off the road for a little bit. I’ve been writing, and I’m dying to get back on stage and play.” When Isaak performs, he ensures that fans will hear an array of songs spanning his 33-year career, including “Wicked Game,” and “Somebody’s Crying.” “I want to make it fun, but I also want to make sure I please the audience,” he said. He views balancing different moods, from ballads to upbeat songs, as equally important to playing the hits. Sometimes this involves making impromptu decisions and adjusting his set list. “Over the years, we’ve found which songs we think work and then we switch it up, because the nice thing about having played for 33 years with people is we’re not stuck with a set list when we walk out onstage,” he said. His love of playing live is reflected in his performances, and he feels that contributes to his large following. “We have a good time. We put on a show,” he said. Though known for his Elvis- and Roy Orbison-inspired tunes, Isaak isn’t a onetrick pony, having had a lengthy resume in television and film. Aside from licensing his songs, he has guest starred on numerous television series, hosted his own show, “The Chris Isaak Hour,” and worked with

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Chris Isaak and his band come to the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix on Friday, July 20, a facility with a revolving stage that they love to play because, he said, “There’s not a bad seat in that house.”

film directors David Lynch and the late Jonathan Demme. Lynch notably used several of Isaak’s songs in 1986’s “Blue Velvet’ and 1990’s “Wild at Heart,” and directed one of several music videos for “Wicked Game.” He later cast Isaak in a major role alongside Kiefer Sutherland in his 1992 film “Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me.” “I’ve worked with David Lynch since early on,” he said. “It was really fun working with him,” Isaak said. “He’s a very creative guy and very fun to work with because he doesn’t have an ego.” This year, Isaak will use his creativity when hosting the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame Induction & Celebration. He helmed the ceremony last year. “It worked out pretty well. I had a good time,” he said. “I always feel like, ‘Well, I’ll just be honest and I’ll say what comes into my head and keep it clean and we’ll see how it goes.’ “I like music, so it’s not a problem for me to get enthused. I don’t have to pretend to be excited when I’m out there onstage and introducing Raul Malo (of The Mavericks) or listening to Elvis Costello or something. I remember playing those things and I go, ‘Man, I used to buy these guys’ records.’” Isaak will perform at 8 p.m. Friday at the Celebrity Theatre, 440 N. 32nd St., Phoenix. Tickets are $65 to $100. Information: 602-267-1600, celebritytheatre.com.

A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on Monday, July 16, 2018, at 9:30 am at 20 E. Main Street, Mesa, Arizona, in Conference Room 170. 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 firmʼs employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, assure that contract decisions are made in public and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified below. RFQ Lists. The RFQ is available on the Cityʼs website at http://mesaaz.gov/business/engineering/construction-manager-at-risk-and-job-order-contracting-opportunities. The Statement of Qualifications may not exceed ten (10) single-sided pages (maximum 8½” x 11”) with a minimum of 10-point font size. The SOQ shall include a one-page cover letter (cover letter is included in page count) plus a maximum of nine (9) pages to address the SOQ evaluation criteria. Do not include a table of contents. Submittals should be plastic or metal spiral-bound only; do not use binders of any kind. The following information is not included in the 12-page limit and should be attached as appendices: bonding capacity letter, certificate of insurability, Workersʼ Compensation Experience Modification Rating (EMR), resumes (maximum 2-pages for each key team member), and the Subcontractor Management Plan Table. Submissions exceeding the 10-page limit or any resumes exceeding the two (2) page limit will be considered non-responsive and will not be evaluated. Please provide six (6) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy of the Statement of Qualifications to the City of Mesaʼs Engineering Department by 2:00 pm on July 26, 2018. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualification. The City of Mesa 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 Job Order Contract 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 PUBLISHED: East Valley Tribune, July 8, 15, 2018 / 14060

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CADENCE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT MESA, ARIZONA CADENCE PARKWAY LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE B

CADENCE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT MESA, ARIZONA CADENCE PARKWAY LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE C

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received until August 9, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. All sealed bids will be received at Mesa City Plaza Building, Engineering Department at 20 East Main Street, 5th Floor, Mesa, Arizona. Please mark the outside of the bid envelope with the name of this bid document. Any bid received after the time specified will be returned without any consideration, except for bids delivered 30 minutes prior to opening which will be received at the information desk, 1st floor, Main Lobby of the Mesa City Plaza Building. No bid shall be altered, amended or withdrawn after the specified bid due date and time.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received until August 9, 2018 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. Please mark the outside of the bid envelope with the name of this bid document. Any bid received after the time specified will be returned without any consideration, except for bids delivered 30 minutes prior to opening which will be received at the information desk, 1st floor, Main Lobby of the Mesa City Plaza Building. No bid shall be altered, amended or withdrawn after the specified bid due date and time.

A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the upper level Council Chambers at 57 E. First Street, Mesa, Arizona. A pre-bid review of the site has been scheduled for Thursday, June 19, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. at the job site. The site visit is recommended but notmandatory.

Cadence Parkway Landscape Improvements – Phase B

Cadence Parkway Landscape Improvements – Phase C

This contract shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials and equipment required to construct the facilities and features called for by the plans and specifications for the following work:

Landscape Improvements along Cadence Parkway consisting of trees, shrubs, irrigation, headers, electrical, and all other means and methods outlined by the Improvement Plans for Cadence Parkway Road. This bid is for Phase B only. A Phasing Map has been provided on Page 89 of the manual.

Landscape Improvements along Cadence Parkway consisting of trees, shrubs, irrigation, headers, electrical, and all other means and methods outlined by the Improvement Plans for Cadence Parkway Road. This bid is for Phase C only. A Phasing Map has been provided on Page 89 of the manual.

The ENGINEER’S ESTIMATED RANGE IS $750,000 – $1,250,000.

For information contact: Stephanie Gishey, City of Mesa, Stephanie.Gishey@mesaaz.gov.

Contractors desiring to submit proposals may purchase sets of the Bid Documents from Thomas Reprographics, Inc., dba Thomas Printworks, http://public.constructionvaults.com. Click on “Register Today” and follow the prompts to create your account. Please be sure to click finish at the end. NOTE: In order to receive notifications and updates regarding this bid (such as addenda) during the bidding period, REGISTRATION ON THE WEBSITE IS REQUIRED. For a list of locations nearest you, go to www.thomasprintworks.com, and click on Phoenix. The cost of each Bid Set will be no more than $145.00, which is non-refundable regardless of whether or not the Contractor Documents are returned. Partial bid packages are not sold. You can view documents on-line (at no cost), order Bid Sets, and access the Plan Holders List on the Thomas Reprographics website at the “Public Construction Vaults” address listed above. Please verify print lead time prior to arriving for pick-up.

One set of the Contract Documents is also available for viewing at the City of Mesa's Engineering Department at 20 East Main Street, Mesa, AZ. Please call (480) 644-2251 prior to arriving to ensure that the documents are available for viewing.

Work shall be completed within ninety (90) consecutive calendar days, beginning with the day following the starting date specified in the Notice to Proceed.

Bids must be submitted on the Proposal and Schedule Form provided and be accompanied by a Bid Bond, certified check, or cashier’s check (PERSONAL OR INDIVIDUAL BID BONDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE) for ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the Bid, payable to Otago Development, Inc., as a guarantee that the contractor will enter into a contract to perform the proposal in accordance with the plans and specifications.

The successful bidder will be required to execute the Otago Development, Inc. Contract and respective Addenda for construction within ten (10) days after formal Notice of Contact Award. Failure by bidder to properly execute the Contract and provide the required certification as specified shall be considered a breach of Contract by bidder. Otago Development, Inc. shall be free to terminate the Contract or, at option, release the successful bidder.

Payment and Performance Bonds will be required for this Work. The successful bidder, simultaneously with the execution of the Contract, shall be required to furnish a Payment Bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, and a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price. The successful bidder shall name Otago Development, Inc. as obligee on both the Payment and Performance Bonds and name the City of Mesa as an additional obligee on the Performance Bond using a Dual Obligee Rider form. An approved Dual Obligee Rider Form is included in Chapter 2. 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 Otago Development, Inc., the City of Mesa or Cadence Community Facilities District.

ATTEST: Dee Ann Mickelsen District Clerk PUBLISHED: East Valley Tribune, July 15, 22, 2018 / 14207

BETH HUNING District Engineer

ATTEST: Dee Ann Mickelsen District Clerk PUBLISHED: East Valley Tribune, July 15, 22, 2018 / 14208

BETH HUNING District Engineer

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M3 is a privately held full service design firm. As our name represents, we are a merger of 3 disciplines; Architecture, Engineering and Construction Management providing continuous design and construction services.

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