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BY GARY NELSON Tribune Contributor

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esa has unveiled an ambitious plan to bring fiber-optic technology to every address in the city. “We’ve decided that the best way to get the Internet everywhere is through fiber,” Ian Linssen, an assistant to the city manager, told the City Council on Jan. 13. The technology, though more than 50 years

old, is still rather amazing: A strand of glass or clear plastic about the size of a human hair, covered in a plastic case, carries data in the form of – and at the speed of – light. Hundreds of fibers can be bundled together for various users. Deploying fiber across the city “gives us a huge amount of new benefits for the foreseeable future,” Linssen said. “Fiber futureproofs Mesa.” His point: Fiber is flexible enough to handle

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whatever new technologies may emerge in coming decades. The benefits include attracting tech-dependent businesses, more efficient government operations, and greater opportunities for residents to access the Internet, Linssen said. With fiber in every street, there would be no worries about some neighborhoods lacking access to an Internet provider.

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lmost a year after Mesa City Council approved the 1,131-acre Hawes Crossing, the first residential community in the massive master planned community is one step closer to breaking ground. The City of Mesa Planning and Zoning Board earlier this month unanimously approved rezoning 80.66-acre for what the developers call “charming and desirable” Hawes Crossing Village One around Hawes and Elliott roads and 80th Street. The approval only changes minor development standards to allow for specific homes and townhomes by homebuilder Lennar, which must also get approval of the Specific

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Further, having fiber available to every home would enable smaller internet service providers to compete with major companies, driving prices down for consumers. Running cable to every address in Mesa would be no piece of cake. The still-growing city has some 264,000 homes and businesses and 2,470 street miles spread across almost 140 square miles. The project would take years, at an untold cost. Because of the scale and expense, the city can’t tackle the project on its own, Linssen said. A public-private partnership now looks like the best bet. Mayor John Giles said other cities, such as Chattanooga, Tennessee, have installed citywide fiber, but they have borne the entire initial expense with public money. “There are other models out there like Chattanooga,” he said, “but it’s this model where the city invests a billion dollars. That is, I think, scary for all of us.” Tennessee public power utility EPB last year reported that new independent research revealed $2.69 billion in community benefits during the first 10 years since it built the country’s first Gig-speed community-wide network in Chattanooga and used it to establish what EPB said is the nation’s most advanced smart grid power distribution system. Linssen said the best solution for Mesa appears to be what is called openaccess fiber. “What that is,” he explained. “is fiber everywhere that allows multiple tenants, multiple service providers to be on that network at the same time. So you don’t just have one internet service provider, you could have unlimited, frankly.” One way to limit the cost would be “micro-trenching,” which produces a hole about 2 inches wide and a foot deep, rather than the large holes required for other forms of infrastructure. “It’s been done in other cities,” City Manager Chris Brady said. “There’s been mixed results. But you look at the cost differential and the time to deliver, it’s significant. It’s materially different.” That will help, he said, because when a city looks at a project like this “you get into numbers that start with B’s.” Brady said Mesa won’t let any private cable providers start digging until they demonstrate they have the money to finish. In response to a question from Council-

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Mesa shells out $$ to keep employees BY GARY NELSON Tribune Contributor

ood help is hard to find these days. Plus, it’s expensive. As employers nationwide clamor for qualified workers, Mesa is finding it harder to staff the vital departments that help keep the city healthy and safe. Teri Overbey, the city’s human resources director, told the City Council on Jan. 13 that despite an aggressive program of pay raises and bonuses, Mesa is finding it harder to keep people on payroll. “It is a trend that everyone is experiencing,” Overbey said. Out of about 4,000 positions, Mesa reported 258 vacancies in 2019, 295 in 2020, and 468 in fiscal 2021, Overbey said. The turnover rate in 2019 was nearly 9 percent and by 2021 climbed to 11.7 percent. Those are not all resignations – retirements, dismissals and deaths are counted, too. As an example of how the City is trying to recruit, Overbey cited the Mesa Police Department, which offers a $3,500 hir-

ing bonus to new officers. Half of that is payable after 30 days, the other half after completion of field training. There’s $500 extra if a police recruit has a bachelor’s degree and $1,000 if he or she comes in with a master’s degree. That’s still lower than the $7,500 the Phoenix Police Department is paying recruits to shore up a staffing level that is now close to the bare minimum officials say they need to maintain patrols. Mesa also offers a $5,000 hiring bonus for offers who come laterally in from other cities’ departments. And detention officers are getting a $2,000 hiring bonus. The problem of keeping employees extends even to seasonal workers in the Parks and Recreation Department, which is offering a $500 bonus to those who stay on board through the season for which they were hired. Lifeguards and swimming instructors also are now reimbursed for the cost of their training. City Manager Chris Brady said the private sector has lured away some of the city’s essential water plant operators. The expanding Intel complex in Chan-

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percent raise in pay ranges and a 5 percent raise for every employee. Sworn police officers will get an additional $2,500 bonus, and Brady said firefighters also will receive extra compensation. Further raises are projected for July. Further, Overbey said, “We’ve had to offer performance awards, additional benefits, things like that to try to remain competitive.” Brady said the raises are necessary in the face of the nation’s worst inflation in 40 years. “What our employees were making six months ago, a year ago, with inflation the net result is less buying power,” Brady said. On the flip side of that, Brady said, higher prices mean that Mesa is collecting more sales taxes, which help pay for the raises. “I think this is a good formula to try to keep our employees,” District 5 Councilman David Luna said. “We certainly don’t want to lose them. They have institutional knowledge as well as their expertise. We have to do everything we can to make sure that they stay here.” ■

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homes included “projected window sills with decorative sculpted cap, sculpted trim details, wrought iron, gable pipe details, angled wall detailing, colonial shutters on the A elevations and decorative window tile window surrounds on the B elevations along with more rustic shutters that are appropriate for these Spanish Colonial and Spanish Hacienda styles.” Lennar said an HOA would encompass both the north and south Village One components and that 20.39 acres, or about a quarter of the community, “is open space/common area – far exceeding the 15% open-space requirement” – and will include three pocket parks and a larger neighborhood park. “Village One has been designed to create a pedestrian friendly and connected experience, both in the site planning and home designs,” Lennar said. “The alley-loaded lots all front onto landscaped yards and sidewalks either facing a local street or the fronts of other alley-loaded lots. “The lots are all connected to the open space, amenities, and other lots via a network of attached and detached sidewalks and greenbelts. The Townhomes in Village One South similarly front onto landscaped and amenitized paseos that are connected to the larger open space and pedestrian circulation systems.” In all, Lennar said, “The variety of housing styles, floor plans, elevations, amenities, and open space provide opportunities for its residents to recreate and commune in a neighborhood that promotes social interaction while preserving a quiet peaceful way of life.” Hawes Crossing’s ability to attract the best retail and restaurant businesses will depend on getting the residences built first, Rose said. “I believe all or almost all of the nonresidential is under contract or close to it,” she added. ■

Plan and preliminary plat. There are still several other hurdles the developers must clear with the city but it’s one step closer to issuing permits on the 458 single-family homes and 103 townhomes. While a date has not been set for breaking ground, attorney Jordan Rose, whose Rose Law Group represents the developers and put together the initial assembly of land for Hawes Crossing, said, “They are eager to break ground, so they will continue to move through the City processes as quickly as possible.” “Hawes Crossing has become the hottest new master planned community in the East Valley,” she said. “This area of Mesa is tremendously desirable for the accessibility to jobs, good schools and nearby recreational.” Rose said almost all of Villages One, Two and Three are in the process of moving forward and include single-family residential, multifamily complexes, and commercial and mixed-use facilities. A well-balanced mix of low, medium and high-density districts was part of the discussions by stakeholders with the common goal of planning a residential neighborhood that would complement the existing neighborhood to the north while honoring the agricultural heritage of the area, according to the developer’s vision statement. Hawes Crossing had comprised the last remnants of Mesa’s agricultural past and had been home for decades to at least six dairy farms whose owners pulled up stakes for other areas in the state. The initial rezoning a year ago climaxed lengthy negotiations over how the land uses would be divided. Those negotiations ended with a compromise that devoted 56 percent of the

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man Kevin Thompson, Brady said Mesa does not intend for its fiber network to become another city-owned utility requiring a large staff and maintenance operations. “We’re willing to let the private sector take that risk on,” Brady said. Mesa already is laying some groundwork, literally, for citywide fiber.

The entire 1,131-acre Hawes Crossing master planned community is surrounded by Air Operations Areas that are shaded in three different colors based on the impact of flights to and from PHX Mesa Gateway Airport. (Tribune file photo) land to job development and 44 percent residences after the initial plan called for 83 percent devoted to homes four years ago. As it stands, Hawes Crossing will include 4,500 residential units of various types as well as commercial and industrial development. Mayor John Giles said at the time that Hawes Crossing would generate an estimated 55,000 new jobs and reserve certain strategic areas for housing. Describing Village One as a “proposed single-family detached and attached residential subdivision with the unique opportunity to offer contemporary homes and lifestyles among a diverse product offering within, what will be, a vibrant community in the City of Mesa,” Lennar’s vision statement outlined the reason for the most recent zoning amendment. It said a portion of the property was zoned in a way that required multifamily development with a minimum density of

City Engineer Beth Huning told the Council that fiber conduit is now a part of every street construction project, but the city hasn’t actually put fiber there. That has worked to the advantage of internet service providers, who are encouraged to use those conduits, and it prevents them from having to rip up streets to lay their own infrastructure, Huning said. The city gets some return on the investment in

20 units per acre and that “this size would require parking garages, elevator construction and more that would price the resulting apartments out of the market and fail to fill the current need for a diversity of housing options in southeast Mesa.” “From site planning to open space and circulation elements, great forethought went into developing a diverse but interconnected neighborhood with diverse housing product, ample open space, and common theming that would identify it as a part of the larger Hawes Crossing community,” Lennar said. Lennar will offer 12 different floor plans ranging in size from 1,724 to 2,524 square feet, with all plans including a two-car garage, full length driveway and covered porch/entry. It said the community will offer “a true village experience with similar, yet varied homes in a unifying architectural style” and said architectural details for the

the form of leasing fees. Now the city is looking for potential partners for the citywide project. “We need to get the word out, everywhere, that Mesa is interested in this,” Linssen said. A consultant is helping the city craft a nationwide search for qualified providers, and Mesa hopes to have some prospects by early spring. The idea met with favorable council

response. “Absolutely, I think this is the way we’ve got to go,” said Councilman David Luna. “Mesa really is on the cutting edge of this,” Giles said. “We talk about what other models can we look to and steal these ideas from other communities. I think we’re the ones that are going to be speaking at the National League of Cities conferences about how we did this.” ■

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Mesa pondering use of remaining pandemic funds BY JOSH ORTEGA Tribune Staff Writer

ith over $96.2 million already committed, Mesa City Council is deciding how to spend the last $9.3 million of its third round of federal pandemic relief money. And the last of those funds under the American Recovery Plan Act that Congress passed last year could cover everything from additional services for people experiencing homelessness to body scanners used by police. During a recent study session, Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Director Andrea Moore proposed a Mesa Recreation Scholarship for Youth Programs for low/moderate income families. Current estimates put cost at $447,000 for recreational programming for children in kindergarten through 6th grade, but Moore said the scholarship program will be open to all qualified youth. The funds would help cover half of youth sports fees for qualified families through 2023. Families could qualify by verifying residence in a low/moderate income area as defined by federal guidelines or if their household income met that threshold. “We found in 2019, about 18% of all of our program participants would’ve resided within a low/moderate income census tract,” Moore said. “There are many more than that who have participated and requested fee assistance from us in prior years.” The city plans to open to program this month and qualified participants would have access with their discount code through 2023, she said.

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Moore also presented a proposal for The system, with a thermal scanner to replacement flooring for the Conven- read body temperatures, will help in the tion Center Main Hall at a cost of about booking and processing of inmates at $145,000. the Mesa Police holding facility. The facilThe current stained concrete sustained ity booked an average of 18,855 inmates “pretty significant damage” from the food from 2017-2020. distribution and COVID-19 testing and “Detention personnel process a vaccination operations that were held at variety of people that have concealed the Convention Center over the past year, items in their clothing or have medical she said. issues like lice, bed bugs, MRSA and COShe said the new carpet product would VID-19,” Trapani said. “It will also assist not only improve the floor’s look and feel, in the discovery of illegal contraband but dampen the sound compared to what on prisoners.” the current concrete floor creates. The city began using $224,000 of the esChief Financial Officer Michael Ken- timated $6 million it set aside for the Winington also updated Fi and Mobile Broadsome estimates band Program in of already alloand around downcated ARPA funds, town and spent We want to be less including an esti$1.4 million to transactional with our families purchase five new mated $2 million in and more relational with the ambulances and renovations to the Mesa Family Advoequipment includpeople we serve to truly cacy Center. ing heart monitors, understand their needs in He said this adgurneys, medicaorder to not need the food tion refrigerators ditional money bank in the future. and radios. was not part of the The city plans to original estimate, test a citizen broadstating, “We’ve realband radio system ized there are more tower at Country Club Drive and Broadneeds than we anticipated.” Mesa Police spokesman Sgt. Chuck Tra- way Road. In-home router/hotspots that pani said major renovations are needed in Mesa Public Schools will purchase will 28,500 square feet of two police buildings take that mobile signal and turn it into a that share the property with the center at Wi-Fi network for homes in the area. “CBRS is a 4G LTE cell technology that 225 East First St. Those renovations include upgrading the HVAC system, replac- the City will own and will be operated by ing ceilings, installing LED lights and cor- Motorola,” he said. “The hope is to have 21 towers deployed this summer 2022, in recting handicap doorway clearance. Kennington also estimated the city will time for MPS to distribute routers for the need $189,000 for a new body scanner for 2022-2023 school year.” Kennington said the city planned for the Police Department.

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a new $3 million allotment for the Restaurant and Food Business Incubator Program that will go to the 2,500-squarefoot Local First Community Kitchen in west Mesa. The program directly addresses the economic impact of COVID-19 on local food businesses and restaurants. Kennington also said the city is “continually working with United Food Bank” on its food distribution center, for which estimates were cut from $10 million to $5 million. Dave Richins, president and CEO of United Food Bank said the reduction was made possible by his nonprofit’s this is because his organization purchased a new facility adjacent to their current facility without ARPA funds. Though they can’t utilize the facility for more than year, Richins said they’re planning to utilize the facility for a “new style of distribution.” “We want to be less transactional with our families and more relational with the people we serve to truly understand their needs in order to not need the food bank in the future,” he said. United Food Bank served more than five million pounds of food over to 81,000 families from March 2020 to 2021, along with 4,000 prepared meals per week to the homeless. Homeless solutions estimate increased from $20 million to $25 million, but this is still under review, according to the ARPA Update. “Budgeting is a planning tool and the estimated allocation amount may change as we develop the potential programs with our partners,” Deputy City Manager Natalie Lewis said. ■

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Mesa mayor calls immigration reform ‘long overdue’ BY EMILY SACIA Cronkite News

ASHINGTON – Mayors of Tucson and Mesa agreed last Wednesday that immigration reform is badly needed to address the current situation at the border, but they are not confident it can get done in the current fractured political climate. The comments from Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, a Democrat, and Mesa Mayor John Giles, a Republican, who took part in an immigration forum at the U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting in Washington. “It’s been 30-plus years since we’ve had meaningful legislation related to immigration reform,” Giles said after the session. “We’re hopeful that the people will put partisan politics aside and address this like a bipartisan issue.” But he and Romero both acknowledged that the climate in Washington will most likely stifle any chance for change. “I think the major issue facing immigration policy is that it’s not based on facts, the conversation in our country is polar-

ized,” Romero said. The meeting comes as the number of migrants at the southern border continues to surge, after hitting an all-time high of 1.7 million encounters with immigrants in fiscal 2021, according to Customs and Border Protection data. The numbers have fallen slightly since July, but still stood at more than 338,000 in October and November, the first two months of fiscal 2022, and the latest data available from CBP. CBP Commissioner Chris Magnus – who until last month was Tucson’s chief of police – told the panel that his agency is struggling to keep pace with the challenges, which include handling asylumseekers and immigrants, trying to keep trade flowing through ports of entry and fighting a surge in illicit drug trafficking. He said CBP intercepted 1,000 pounds of fentanyl at the border in fiscal 2021, “really a massive increase of what we saw in 2019.” Magnus said current resources at the border are stretched thin and workers are inundated. “It’s a frequently changing legal land-

scape that requires our personnel to take on additional responsibilities or new skills, interact with larger numbers of people, and frankly have to adjust to increasingly complex expectations,” Magnus said. The agency is still operating under two Trump-era policies: Title 42, a healthsafety measure that allows officers to turn migrants back at the border in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Migrant Protection Protocols, also known as the “remain in Mexico” policy. Under the latter policy, border agents will accept asylum requests from migrants who present themselves at the border, but they are required to go back to Mexico and await a hearing date in U.S. courts. Critics say both policies expose immigrants to disease, crime and violence in the makeshift camps that have sprung up south of the border. Despite that, the Biden administration has extended the Title 42 restrictions, tweaking them only to exempt unaccompanied children. It tried to do away with MPP, but courts subsequently ordered the program reinstated, saying Homeland

Security Alejandro Mayorkas has not followed proper procedures to end the program. DHS grudgingly reinstated MPP, even as Mayorkas announced new plans to do away with it. Magnus said his agency is “realistic about the impact of Title 42 going away at some point. We’re working really for a whole-government approach to achieve a safe and orderly process.” He said state and local agencies as well as federal departments need to be part of the solution. “I know it’s easy to say we’re seeking an equal partnership but I’m really committed to doing this so that actions speak louder than words,” Magnus said. That was echoed by Mexican Ambassador Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, who said the U.S. and Mexico will need to work together to address the root of the migration problem. “Migration is one of the greatest issues that lies at the core of the U.S. and Mexico’s shared priorities,” he told the mayors. “We

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THE MESA TRIBUNE | JANUARY 23, 2022

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House panel voted 6-4 Tuesday along party lines on a Mesa legislator’s bill that would make teaching about racism illegal if it is done in certain ways. Rep. Michelle Udall, RMesa, said her proposal is not an effort to block students from being told about the history of racism in this country, whether it be slavery or how Native Americans were forced from their Mesa state Rep. Michell Udall said teaching about racism homes. “It simply means that in schools can’t be designed to intentionally make children judging others by their feel guilty. (Tribune file photo) race, ethnicity or sex is unacceptable,’’ or sex is “inherently racist, sexist or opshe told members of the House Education pressive, whether consciously or unconsciously.’’ And it would ban any instrucCommittee which she chairs. “It will not be tolerated in our schools tion that someone’s individual moral in any way, shape or form, even if it is character is determined by that person’s introduced to combat racism,’’ Udall con- race, ethnicity or sex. But the potentially more problematic tinued. “We cannot combat racism with language goes to whether teaching about more racism.’’ Udall cited some real-world examples of the history of racism in this country what she is trying to prevent, like a sev- would cross a line that forbids teaching enth grade English class in Chandler read- that individuals, based on race, ethnicity ing an essay entitled “Black Men in Public or sex, should “feel discomfort, guilt, anPlaces.’’ That dealt with a 6-foot 2-inch guish or any other form of psychological Black man walking at night in a military distress because of that race, ethnicity or style jacket with his hands in his pockets. sex.’’ And there is similar language saying “A woman out walking was frightened that students cannot be taught that, based and sought to put distance between them,’’ on race, ethnicity or sex, bear responsibilUdall said. “The essay fully attributes her ity for actions committed by others from fear to his skin color rather than consider- the same group. Teachers who violate the law could have ing a woman walking alone at night might their teaching certificate suspended or be afraid of anyone of that size.’’ But the wording of the measure drew revoked. And school districts would face questions about exactly what teachers $5,000 fines for each violation. Rep. Jennifer Pawlik, D-Chandler, a pricould and could not say about the legacy of racism and what could result in the loss mary school teacher, said she worries what will happen if a history lesson hapof their teaching certificates. As crafted, HB 2112 would make it il- pens to make a student uncomfortable. “That wasn’t my intent,’’ she said. “But legal for schools to teach that one race, ethnic group or sex is “inherently morally if somebody has a feeling like, ‘Oh my or intellectually superior to another race, goodness, I didn’t know it happens,’ it makes a first grader sad, will the teacher ethic group or sex.’’ Also illegal would be teaching that someone, by virtue of the race, ethnicity see RACE page 11

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THE MESA TRIBUNE | JANUARY 23, 2022

Food truck park owners throw in the towel BY PAUL MARYNIAK Tribune Executive Editor

he owners of a controversial East Mesa food truck park have given up trying to secure city permission to continue its operation. But Ted Sparks, a spokesman for the neighbors who opposed it, said he doesn’t think the fight wore them out. “Their business is down 50 percent from what it was a year ago,” said Sparks, who with neighbors has been counting the number of patrons’ cars and the food trucks on the premises virtually every recent weekend. In a Jan. 20 letter to Dr. Nana Appiah, city development services director, attorney Sean Lake wrote a terse note, stating “Power Road Park LLC respectfully withdraws above-referenced case. The property owners are going to evaluate and explore alternative uses for the property.” The “above-referenced case” involved the owners’ request for a zoning change that would allow them to operate the food truck park on a 2-acre lot on North Power Road just south of East McKellips Road that a year ago was drawing far

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lose their teaching credentials, will the school be fined?’’ Udall, however, said it comes down to intent. “If you read it closely, it says that a teacher should not be teaching that an individual should feel discomfort, feel anguish or other form of psychological distress because of the individual’s race, ethnicity or sex,’’ she said. More to the point, Udall said, teachers should teach that students are responsible for their own actions, “not for what happened in history.’’ Rep. Reginald Bolding, D-Laveen, said it isn’t that simple. For example, he said, there might be a discussion of the Fair Housing Act, the

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really need each other.” Despite the partisan gridlock in Washington, both Giles and Romero credited the Biden administration with trying to reform border policy. But they said advo-

more cars and trucks than what neighbors have been seeing lately. City Council was to vote Feb. 7 on the zoning change, but only if the park owners reached two agreements beforehand. One was a development agreement with the city to address a variety of improvements to the site that addressed a variety of complaints about its current operation and a “good neighbor policy” that homeowners would buy into. The development agreement would be enforceable by the city. At a Jan. 10 council meeting, Sparks decried the “invasion and chaos caused by the ongoing unauthorized food truck operation.” He also said the neighbors’ complaints are not about food trucks per se but “about preserving the integrity and nature of our neighborhood.” He said the neighborhood first galvanized in opposition to a proposed selfstorage facility on the corner of Power Road and Halifax Avenue, eventually winning a two-year fight to stop the project. But he said that when the property owners proposed an office park on that corner, neighbors were supportive. That project never came to fruition.

1968 federal law designed to prevent discrimination in the ability of people to be able to buy and rent homes and apartments, something that can be taught as a matter of history. But Bolding said lessons go beyond those bare facts. “A student might ask, ‘Why?’ or ‘How?’ ‘’ he said. “And that’s when you start to have deeper discussion of why did you need a Fair Housing Act of 1968.’’ Ditto, Bolding said, of what happens when children seek to know about the treatment of Native Americans. “Udall, however, insisted that nothing in her measure would interfere with that. “You can’t say, for example, that Blacks weren’t allowed housing and say, ‘All white people are this or that.’ ‘’ Udall continued. “It is the difference between talking about the actions versus talking about

cates must continue to fight. “I’m happy that the Biden administration is listening to border communities like Tucson and Nogales,” Romero said. “We just have to keep fighting and making sure that we can get some movement on immigration policies with the House, the

Sparks said that a year ago, when most restaurants were closed, the park drew as many as 265 cars at a time and likely twice that much over one evening’s operation. Now, the tally is 50 percent down from,” Sparks told the Tribune, adding that recent weekends he has seen only four food trucks while even last fall more than a dozen would be parked on the lot. Sparks said he was delighted to hear about the letter withdrawing the park owners’ request. “Now we can all sleep at night,” he said. Traffic, noise and the smell of cooking grease plagued the homeowners when the park was in operation, according to numerous complaints made to the city. The park owners had been cited for unauthorized uses of the lot but had managed to keep operating while they fought to get city approval for their operation. Matters began coming to a head in September, when Appiah declared, “The current activities on the property do not conform" to zoning regulations. The Board of Adjustments upheld his decision on appeal while the Planning & Zoning Board a few weeks later not only

gave preliminary approval to let the food truck park continue but to expand. City Council still had to sign off on the latter action, but made clear earlier this month that the owners had to reach an agreement with both Mesa staffers and neighbors. The owners' withdrawl also comes six weeks before new city regulations governing food trucks. In past years the allowable distance for food trucks from a single-family home in Mesa was just 25 feet. Council members voted on Dec. 1 to increase that distance to 250 feet in order to bring the city into alignment with state law once that ordinance takes effect on March 1. Exemptions may be granted if trucks operate on private property with Council approval, three or fewer trucks operate at one time but not more than four days per year, operate at a special event, or are parked next to private property not more than four days per year. "They would have never been in compliance anyway," Sparks said. He said that as for what will happen at the site now, “We don't know but we’ll be watching closely.” ■

Senate and President Biden.” Giles said a conversation on immigration reform is “long overdue.” But given the current relations between the House, the Senate and the White House, the chance of such a conversation are slim. “We’re all very hopeful that there will

be some comprehensive immigration reform that makes it through Congress this year, but right now it’s not looking great,” he said. “It’s like a lot of other issues, it’s subject to the same impediments that is holding back a lot of the other parts of President Biden’s agenda.” ■

them as a whole race.’’ Rep. Judy Schwiebert, D-Phoenix, said the lines are not as clear as Udall and her legislation make them out to be. Consider, she said, the story of Ruby Bridges who was the first African-American child to desegregate an all-white elementary school in Louisiana in 1960 “The book depicts a lot of white people screaming and yelling at her and being mean to her,’’ Schwiebert said. “A whole group of people want to say that shouldn’t be taught in classrooms.’’ But Rep. John Fillmore, R-Apache Junction said there’s a larger issue that is being lost while lawmakers debate exactly how certain history can be taught. “We’ve lost all semblance of intellect and reality when we’re teaching our kids about social issues and things of that na-

ture and not the things that are going to make them a value to the state of Arizona and the workforce,’’ he said. In fact, Fillmore said he doesn’t think the bill goes far enough. He said that there should be mandatory penalties against teachers who violate the law, not some punishment left up to the state Board of Education. And Fillmore sniffed at the $5,000 fines for school districts “is not even a nickel, it’s a penny in comparison to their budgets.’’ And he even took a bit of a slap at Udall, who is running for state school superintendent. “This is nothing more than a get-elected bill under someone’s name for any office that they might be running,’’ Fillmore said. “And it really doesn’t accomplish anything.’ ■’

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THE MESA TRIBUNE | JANUARY 23, 2022

Local lawmaker to run for Congress far from Mesa BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

Mesa lawmaker who continues to question the outcome of the 2020 presidential race now wants to represent southeast Arizona in Congress. “Anybody who knows me know that my heart has been down in the southern part of the state anyway,’’ Republican state Sen. Kelly Townsend told Capitol Media Services last week. “That’s where I go for leisure and that’s where I go to work.’’ And that, she said, means politically, pointing out that she has been involved in southern Arizona issues, like efforts to get the attorney general to overturn a mandate by Pima County that its employees get vaccinated against COVID-19. The move comes two days after Townsend spoke at the Trump rally in Florence where she got a shout-out by the former president. Townsend also led the crowd in a cheer, saying “What do we want? Indictments. When do we want them? Now.” But Townsend insisted she is not in the same camp as some other Republicans, like gubernatorial hopeful Kari Lake, who claim without any evidence that the election was stolen and that Biden was not legitimately elected. Instead, she said, it’s a matter of answering a bunch of questions about how the election was conducted despite the fact that various reviews and lawsuits to date all have affirmed the Trump loss. “We have reports, still waiting for the final, and the attorney general is investigating, that there were (ballot) envelopes with zero signatures on there, and it got approved as a signature,’’ Townsend said. “You can’t tell me that wasn’t with intent to defraud by saying, ‘Yeah, it did’ and just clicking the ‘Yes’ box and sending it on and counting the votes.’’ Townsend acknowledged she crafted a proposal a year ago – even after the tally was certified and even after the state’s 11 electors cast their ballots for Biden – to actually allow the legislature to override the results and instead transfer those

Mesa Rep. Kelly Townsend would run for Congress in the yellow area marked “6,” which is the newly defined congressional district approved by the Afrizona Redistricting Commission. votes to Trump. She said, though, that wasn’t to disregard the public vote but simply to provide a mechanism to for lawmakers to void the results if an audit demanded by Senate President Karen Fann, R-Prescott, showed problems. Townsend never got to pursue the measure because that audit is still ongoing. The Senate is waiting for an analysis of Maricopa County computer files even though a hand count by Cyber Ninjas, the firm it hired for the review, showed the race did, in fact, go to Biden. The newly redrawn congressional district runs from Casa Grande through midtown Tucson into Green Valley, then east picking up Sierra Vista and most of Cochise County and then north into Safford and Morenci.

It is considered a possible pickup for the GOP, what with incumbent Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick having announced her retirement. It already has attracted several Republican contenders. Some, like Juan Ciscomani, a former aide to Gov. Doug Ducey, have roots in southern Arizona. On paper, the newly redrawn district leans slightly Republican based on voter registration figures. But the area has proven to be fertile ground for both parties. Before Kirkpatrick it was represented by Republican Martha McSally. But it also is the area that elected Democrat Gabrielle Giffords. And an analysis of the 2020 election using the current district lines shows that it went for both Biden and Democratic Sen.

Mark Kelly. Townsend said she remains undeterred. “My challenge is to win the hearts and the minds of the voters and I think I can do that,’’ she said, saying that people in southern Arizona know her. “My No. 1 goal is the rights and the health of the district,’’ Townsend said. “I have proven that I’m willing to do that regardless of a person’s party.’’ But she still sits on the fence when asked whether she believes Biden or Trump actually won the 2020 election. “I don’t know because we haven’t finished this audit,’’ Townsend said. “We have reports that have come to us about irregularities,’’ she continued. “Until we have an answer from the attorney general, who is currently investigating the claims, it would be irresponsible for me to make a claim, one way or the other.’’ Townsend also has been at the center of various debates over COVID and vaccines. She has decried the push to get people vaccinated, stating “I am afraid for our society.’’ She also has equated efforts to mandate vaccination with Communism. And just last month she introduced legislation that would punish pharmacists who refuse to fill prescriptions for drugs for purposes that have not been approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration. That is specifically aimed at allowing patients to get ivermectin, a drug normally used to parasites, particularly in animals. There are claims that it can be used to prevent COVID-19. In some ways the decision to pursue a congressional bid was forced on Townsend. The new legislative lines put her in the same district as fellow Senate Republican Wendy Rogers from Flagstaff who has created a national name for herself -- and gathered nearly $2.5 million so far in her reelection bid -- over her claims of election fraud. Townsend, who had only $13,000 in her campaign fund, said she did not want to run against a fellow Republican. She also said a congressional bid in her home district also was not an option as she would have to try to unseat Republican Andy Biggs. ■

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THE MESA TRIBUNE | JANUARY 23, 2022

3 MPS employees nominated for national awards TRIBUNE NEWS STAFF

hree Mesa Public Schools employees have been nominated for the 2021-2022 national LifeChanger of the Year award, which carries prizes worth between $3,000 and $10,000. Nominated are Lincoln Elementary School nurse Tammy Franklin; Gary Ingle, a counselor at Mendoza-Bush and Crismon elementary schools; and Laura Weinbrenner, a nurse at Whittier and Redbird elementary schools. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundationthe award recognizes the best K-12 educators and school district employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership. Winners are chosen by a selection committee comprising former winners and education professional, although people can leave comments and share stories about the nominees on their profiles at: lifechangeroftheyear.com/showspirit. Here’s a look at the three nominees

Tammy Franklin

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for six years. Her role as the school nurse in a Title I school with a diverse population calls for ingenuity and flexibility in care, resources and approach. Franklin advocates for her students and families by making sure they can take advantage of all community and district-based resources that become available to them. In addition to the day-to-day care she provides to her students, families and staff, she mentors student nurses and supports newly hired nurses with her knowledge and experience and recently she helped make a training film. “As busy as Tammy is, she is always the first to jump in when it comes to opportunities that could improve school nursing and access to care for our kids,” said her nominator, Christine Mahoney. “We would love to recognize her, not just for her everyday accomplishments, but for everything she does to better the profession of school nursing in Arizona.”

Gary Ingle

Gary Ingle was nominated for going above and beyond to support students throughout his 45 years in education. “What a remarkable time it has been to share my life with so many generations,”

he reflected. Ingle urges students to find their passion and use it in life. His own passion and reward come from seeing the students he works with leading successful lives. His former students say that the greatest lessons they learned from him were about dealing with diversity, keeping calm, controlling their behavior and taking the chance to help someone else. One of the things Ingle has enjoyed the most during his career is being able to help students and families during difficult times. For the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, he makes sure any family in need is given food and more. He has worked with a local church to collect toys for kids who would not be getting presents for the holidays. He has takes 25 students to the local senior citizen center to sing, make cards and dance with the residents. As a social worker and then director at the Christian children’s home Sunshine Acres, he developed a program to keep at risk children from dropping out of school, and he advocated for kids to be able to continue living in the home after high school so they could have the support they needed to complete a college degree. After 16

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Laura Weinbrenner

Although Laura Weinbrenner, a school nurse at, is new to the district, she has already made a reputation for going above and beyond for her students and colleagues. Weinbrenner puts together wellness plans for the school’s students and parents, and she engages students in health with creative ideas, such as using silly glasses for vision screenings and giving out stickers to students who completed their eye exams. Her caring personality has won the hearts of her students, and when she is gone, allocating her time between two schools, the students miss her and ask for her by name every day. “If I can describe Laura in any way, it’s that she is a giver,” said her anonymous nominator. “Laura loves to give to those around her, and she does it well. She’s a strong-minded person, and she doesn’t let her bad days interfere with her work. In a short period of time, she has done more than most would do in years.” ■

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New director has big ideas for i.d.e.a. Museum BY SRIANTHI PERERA Tribune Contributor

arrad Bittner seems to be tailor-made to run Mesa’s i.d.e.a. Museum. His informal and formal education is a happy blend of the arts and entrepreneurship. He has family ties to Arizona. His personality is youthful and upbeat. In Wisconsin, where he headed that state’s oldest children museum, he took over its reins during a challenging time with a negative cash balance and declining membership but managed to turn things around admirably and even spearhead a renovation. “It’s just like what the next phases are for the i.d.e.a. Museum. It’s really exciting to be a part of this project,” said Bittner, who became director of Arizona’s foremost children’s art museum last August, replacing Sunnee O’Rork.

The i.d.e.a. Museum is a hands-on art museum for children and families to experience art, creativity and imagination. Its exhibitions and activities support early learning, nurture creative thinking, and engage families in quality time together. Founded in 1978, it’s owned by the City of Mesa and supported by the i.d.e.a. Museum Foundation. During the 2018 general election, a proposed bond of $5 million passed to benefit the museum. With a goal to renovate and build out the facility, it’s in the middle of a quiet phase of a capital campaign. Some parts of the planned renovations,

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Jarrad Bittner was raised with the arts and is happy to direct i.d.e.a. Museum in Mesa. (Srianthi Perera/Tribune Contributor)

5 Mesa seniors vying for Flinn Scholarships BY DANA TRUMBULL Tribune Staff Writer

ive Mesa students are among the 39 finalists who are in the final round of interviews as they vie for 20 prestigious Flinn Scholarships valued at more than $120,000 each. Emily Delabarra, Autumn Fairbanks, Natasha Kiriluk, Lydia Pastore and Bradley Reese will interview with the selection committee in March and the Flinn Foundation will announce the 2022 Flinn Scholars in April. A record-breaking 1,095 applications were submitted this year. Criteria for selecting Flinn Scholars go beyond grade-point averages and class ranking, though applicants should be in the top 5% of the class. Evaluators look for students who are highly motivated and deeply involved in extracurricular activities and community service, assuming

leadership roles at school and beyond. “All of the 39 Flinn Finalists are very deserving of the Flinn Scholarship. We are impressed with this diverse group of extremely bright and talented students who are working to better their schools, local communities and the state of Arizona,” said Anne Lassen, Flinn Foundation vice president of scholarship and education initiatives. “A difficult choice lies ahead for our selection committee.” Scholarships include funding for full tuition at one of Arizona’s three public state universities, plus housing, meals and two tours abroad for study. Four other Mesa students were selected as semi-finalists, but did not move on to the final round of interviews. In this competition, though, even the runners up are recognized for their achievements. So, Sara Enright, Roosevelt Moore, Elisabeth Pendergrass and Danica Rauch are eligible to receive specially designated

scholarships from Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University or the University of Arizona. Here’s a look at the Mesa residents vying to become a Flinn Scholar and what they told the Tribune about their activities.

Emily Delabarra

The daughter of Elizabeth Arndt, Emily attends Gilbert High School and wants to study biomedical engineering or pediatrics in college. “In my free time I love to bake. I even run my own small baking business. I also teach kids to play bass guitar. I volunteer with Special Olympics through my church, and I am a part of multiple clubs, but president of two clubs that organize freshman orientation and community service opportunities.” She recently organized a fundraiser Phoenix Children’s Hospital’s bio-behavioral unit. She’s on the varsity badminton team and placed second in state finals in the doubles category. “Honestly, my biggest motivation, is the people around me,” she said, crediting her mother as her role model. “But the people that I find most motivat-

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such as improvements to the atrium and creation of ADA accessibility, are already in process. A new exhibition – “Imagine, Design, Build!” – focuses on the art and science of designing buildings and structures and is due to open soon. Asked if he is happy in his new role, Bittner said: “I love it.” “Every day I get more energy coming into the museum,” he said. “We have this phenomenal team here. Downtown, the institution, the bond, the campaign, how we really have to rethink and transform ourselves with COVID happening and how we can support families and schools. “There’s a lot going on and it’s really energizing to be a part of all that,” he added. Bittner is here with his wife Kate, who left an administrative position in a university in Wisconsin to move to Arizona. They are temporarily living in Chandler but have plans to move closer to Mesa’s hub. Born and raised in Hawaii, Bittner has a background in visual arts and music. “My father passed away the year I was born,” he said. “Mom made this decision to quit everything that she was doing to focus on us kids. She was an artist herself and she used art as a healing tool for us kids. I was constantly surrounded by

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ing, are the people that I haven’t met yet. I am able to find peace telling myself, ‘You have to keep going, because there is still someone out there who hasn’t met you, and you will make a positive impact on their life.’”

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paints, by markers, crayons, we had a kiln, so we were working with ceramics, so the arts were really how I grew up.” At college in Wisconsin later, he studied for a degree in music. Upon completion, he worked in administration and taught in the music education department. He taught brass techniques, a course where college students learn the fundamentals of different brass instruments. He also gave lessons in tuba – his main instrument – and piano. “That experience as a musician and all that I learned as a musician is so critical to what I’ve been able to do in my career. It’s brought so many skills that are relevant to the business industry,” he said. At Arizona State University, he was on a trajectory to lead an arts-based institution and the goal was to pursue a three-pronged master’s program: music performance, how to lead an arts-based institution and entrepreneurship. He participated in a program with League of American Orchestras and was also working with The Phoenix Symphony. But during the last semester of his music degree, he left Arizona as he accepted a position to run the Building for Kids Children’s Museum in Appleton, Wisconsin. “It was a challenging time for the institution: we had a negative cash balance

A senior at Skyline High School and daughter of Kristie and Jeff Fairbanks, Autumn has her sights set on ASU to study special education. At school she is in honors band, cross country, track, National Honor Society and Film Critique Club and is also part of Skyline’s Coyote Connection Leaders group, which provides freshmen tours, peer mentoring and food drives. “My most rewarding activity was being an aid for a special education class at my school,” Autumn said. “This class increased my communication skills and taught me a lot about compassion. Additionally, it opened my eyes to my current career goal: being a special education teacher.” She credits her math teacher Jesse Ruiz as being the most influential teacher, but added, “My teachers and peers at school help motivate me. I can always find cheerful encouragement from them, along with academic support. Without the amazing friends I have made, I wouldn’t be half as motivated as I am today.”

and we continually dropped the impact and the number of individuals that we served,” he said. Bittner oversaw a several million-dollar campaign, renovated a 3,000-squarefoot facility and expanded it. During his six-year tenure, he transformed the organization for the better. Thus, when he heard of the vacancy at the i.d.e.a. museum, he found it opportune. “From being a part of this city that’s even bigger than just this institution, to being a part of this city, to being able to play into the city goals and to support different departments,” he said his position’s overall goals, “it’s really incredible what we get to do here.” The interview process for the coveted job was extensive. After applying for the position in March, he went through five rounds of interviews with multiple panels – and flew to Mesa for the final meeting with the team. This was during a difficult phase of the pandemic, and hence unique, also. Bittner acknowledges the challenges inevitable to any new job. The pandemic looms as one. The museum prides itself in being a hands-on experience. It’s aimed at young kids who are not vaccinated due to their age group. The kids also may not understand the concept of social distancing.

“How can we create safe environments that are fun, unique, educational for our visitors and our staff? That’s definitely a challenge,” Bittner said. Retaining staff is also a challenge in this environment. A number of policies and procedures have been created to create the most healthy, friendly, family-oriented environment, including an updated filtration system and nightly electro sanitizing of the entire museum. He also has to oversee many construction projects during a time of rising building material costs and supply chain issues. Fundraising for the projects is not complete either, and he is pursuing some foundational gifts with long term donors before the public process and community involvement begins. The basic legwork for all these areas were in place when he took over. Bittner is struck by the longevity of the i.d.e.a. museum and its particular focus on the arts. “It’s really exciting to have that history and to be a part of the first children’s museum that had a focus on the arts,” he said. “I was raised on the arts and arts was used to engage my family and to build my family. To see it happening here and to be a part of it here, that’s really meaningful to me.” ■

A Westwood High student and daughter of Radmila Stojanovic and Christopher Kiriluk, Natasha wants to study political science to prepare for a career in public policy or law. “From some of the local government experience I’ve had, it’s been a lot of fun and I want to keep pursuing that,” she said. “Politics and government are an

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outlet for me to help my community on issues that affect them, and I find it really satisfying.” She is involved in the National Honor Society and INTERACT (a Rotary youth organization) and the Governor’s Youth Commission, where she is working in a group to address substance abuse among youth and Academic Decathlon. She is the president of the school’s Model United Nations chapter and organized a conference for Westwood. Natasha said she also loves playing music. “I’ve been playing piano since I was 4 and violin since I was 9. It’s such a huge part of my life and usually where I go to relax from a hectic schedule.” Overall, she added, “others motivate me greatly to succeed, mainly because I want to succeed for others and not really myself. Knowing that I can help my community, my family, or friends is more than enough motivation to push me down the path I want to go.”

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A senior at Red Mountain High and daughter of Delphine and John Pastore, Lydia is ranked first in her class and plans to major in neuroscience and cognitive science “with an emphasis in philosophy of mind” and a minor in public health with the ultimate goal of becoming a physician. She is involved in HOSA (Future Health Professionals) and is president of that

group's Red Mountain chapter and vice president of the state organization. She recently placed second internationally for the Biomedical Laboratory Science Competition and first in the state. “To further explore my passion for medicine, I have participated in various shadowing experiences, in addition to completing the Summer and Saturday Scrubs programs twice at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix,” she said. For the majority of her junior year, she said, I was afflicted with post-viral syndrome as a result of Long Haul COVID-19. To extend care and compassion to others suffering from the illness. I created the platform Chronic Connections, an international support group that has reached kids in over 12 countries. (chronicconnections.org). "As the CEO of this organization, I have partnered with various media organizations in England (The Lancet Medical Journal), South Africa, France and Italy to promote the implementation of safer public health measures in middle and high schools.” As a youth advisor for the AizonaCommunity Engagement Alliance Against COVID-19 Disparities, she has partnered with the Center for Health Equity research

at Northern Arizona University and board members from the Mayo Clinic and NIH “to advocate for the forgotten patient population of chronically ill adolescents.” “These experiences have strengthened my desire to pursue a career in medicine alongside an education in public policy, as I hope to help continue to dismantle the stigma surrounding chronic illness in teens,” she added.

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Clarendale of Chandler offers total health, wellness BY CLARENDALE OF CHANDLER

eniors move to retirement communities for lots of different reasons. At Clarendale of Chandler, residents love the way the community helps them set a course for total health and wellness. In fact, Clarendale offers a program uniquely designed to help residents maintain a healthy lifestyle and navigate any medical challenges that lie ahead. “We’re clear-eyed about our focus. From our dedicated management to the

residents and staff who live and work here, it’s not just a one-time new year’s resolution but a tenet of daily living. We’re committed to ensuring overall physical, psychological and social well-being,” says Executive Director Ryan Duve. With Health & Wellness Navigation, Clarendale’s trained wellness Navigation team helps residents anticipate health needs and address them – from day-to-day nutrition, fitness and life-enriching activities to preparation and follow-up for hospital care if needed. It provides peace of mind for residents

and their families. “Even in the best of times, helping seniors stay involved can be tricky,” says Duve. “But at Clarendale of Chandler, we believe maintaining connections with others and participating in favorite pastimes is critical. So we make it easy.” Clarendale understands quality of life is multi-dimensional, so the focus is on all eight dimensions of wellness: emotional, intellectual, physical, social, environmental, spiritual, vocational and health wellness. Residents have access to a full cal-

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r. Kelly Jorn Cook, D.D.S., offers a wide range of dentistry services to suit almost any dental need. Located at 3800 W. Ray Road, Chandler, his practice includes the most recent dental technologies to make a patient’s visit safe, convenient, painless and positive. “We offer full-service dentistry, including dental implants, Invisalign, and cosmetic restorations,” Cook said. “The entire team strives to provide the highest quality personalized dental care for patients of all ages in a stress-free, fun environment. Our unique approach to dentistry is in the office atmosphere.” While providing “the highest quality of dentistry,” he said he creates an environment of more fun and less fear. Cook said

he balances “being the ‘doc that rocks’ and with keeping it simple” and is continually upgrading his ability and knowledge through continuing dental education and encourages and supports his staff to do the same. “What you see with the doc is what you get: great dentistry and a really good time,” he said. When not practicing dentistry, he is golfing with his wife or hanging out with their 12 dogs. “The health and well-being of our patients and team members continues to be our top priority,” Cook added. “We practice all COVID-19 safety protocols and are seeing patients by appointment only. Many of these safeguards have always been a part of our practice, but we have taken additional precautions to ensure your protection for your appointment.” Information: kellyjorncook.com ■

Pinal County healthcare company that is expanding into Maricopa County with several centers, including one in Chandler, has rebranded. Sun Life Family Health Center is now Sun Life Health. “As we transition to our new brand over the next two years, we plan to continuously innovate our healthcare, expand our footprint, and above all else, focus on our patient’s health,” said Dr. Eddie Estrada, CEO at Sun Life Health. Sun Life Health started in 1976 with one doctor’s office and two physicians into one of Pinal County’s largest primary care providers. It now has clinics as well in Apache Junction, Maricopa and at 655 S. Dobson Road, Chandler. It serves 42,000 patients, 25% of whom are children. The new branding, which includes a new logo, stresses Sun Health’s patient-centered care and emphasizes that “anyone

who walks through the door is empowered and supported to start their health journey at Sun Life Health,” the company said in a release. Sun Life Health has coordinated care, where doctors create a personalized health care plan that meets individual needs. It offers pediatrics and dentistry to women’s health to onsite lab testing, pharmacies, telehealth, and more. They offer sameday visits and same-day appointments as well as integrated care that focuses on the whole person, including education on prevention and chronic condition support. A coordinated team of medical, dental, and integrated behavioral health providers addresses the whole person, empowering their patients to live their healthiest lives. Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Sun Life offers primary and walk-in care, pediatrics, dentistry, obstetrics and gynecology, in-house laboratories, x-ray, and pharmacy services. Information: sunlifehealth.org ■

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Heel Pain Is On The Rise The weather has a big impact on heel pain. As the days cool down, our activity levels heat up. Going for a walk, playing a round of golf, and hiking are all possible again with the temperature below 100 degrees. But you need to pay attention to your feet. “Getting back to a normal lifestyle can be a shock to your feet, especially to your heels,” says Dr. Shah Askari of CIC Foot & Ankle. More than two million Americans suffer from plantar fasciitis, a sharp, stabbing, sometimes burning pain in the heel or arch of the foot. It’s anticipated this number will rise as people start taking advantage of better weather. It typically hurts when first getting up, may lessen after a few steps but always returns. In the past, a cortisone injection was the treatment of choice.

“Cortisone manages the pain, but it doesn’t address what’s causing the pain,” explains Askari. Now, treatment focuses on the condition, not just the symptom. “Regenerative medicine is one of the most promising ways to deal with pain, because it triggers the body to heal,” he explains. “Prolotherapy is an option that uses a natural irritant which starts the healing process.” Growth factor therapy also jump starts and maintains regeneration of new tissues. In addition, the FDA recently approved cold laser therapy for plantar fasciitis. “Laser treatment is another way to treat heel pain, because it increases circulation, which promotes healing,” says Askari. “It’s all about healing.”

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Breakthrough procedure addresses enlarged prostate BY REISHA ZANG Tribune Guest Writer

ifty percent of all men over the age of 60 and as many as 90% in their 70s have some symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) commonly referred to as an enlarged prostate. Symptoms include difficulty urinating, a feeling of urgency, and getting up frequently at night to go to the bathroom. Fatigue and frustration set in when these symptoms progress. “These symptoms shouldn’t be ignored or written off as just part of getting older as it might not be something you have to learn to live with,” said Dr. Joel Rainwater,

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Mastering proper weight takes time, several steps BY KIMBERLY KLATT, DO Tribune Guest Writer

any Americans are struggling with pandemic weight gain, sometimes termed “The COVID-19.” The good news is there are a lot of ways to maintain a healthy weight while we wait for life to get back to normal. Less is more. When it comes to diet, keep it simple. Make small changes that are going to be sustainable long-term. Start by minimizing processed foods and added sugar. This will help keep your weight in a healthy range, with the added benefit of increasing your energy levels. When combined with a consistent, healthy workout regimen, a balanced diet will also increase muscle mass and, therefore, overall metabolism. Focus on consuming lots of fresh fruits and veggies. Lean protein sources such as fish and poultry will also help keep you full for longer periods of time. Try making healthy snack substitutions as well. Move it to lose it. You can have a great workout using just your bodyweight without even having to leave your home. Check out one of the many free exercise apps or free workout videos online. Aim for 15-30 minutes of structured exercise per day. A good workout should be intense enough to get your heart rate up. If you can still

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cancer, that’s why it’s important to be seen by a doctor.” One way to measure the impact of BPH is to take the International Prostate Symptom Score (I-PSS) which is used to help measure the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms. First-line therapy starts with medication. Unfortunately, not all men find relief from this alone. At that point, surgery may be recommended. However, traditional surgery comes with a list of side effects and complications. One breakthrough for treating BPH is Prostate Artery Embolism. “Embolization reduces the blood flow in a targeted area, which causes the target, in this case

the prostate, to shrink,” Rainwater said.” It has been used for years to treat other conditions and has made a significant impact on treating this condition.” PAE is a minimally invasive procedure and one of its big benefits is that it is not known to create complications like impotence or incontinence comparable to conventional surgery. It’s done in an office setting and patients go home the same day. PAE can reduce the prostate up to 40%. Rainwater encourages men living with this condition to reach out and asks questions about all treatment available to them. Information: ciccenters.com ■

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Fynes Audiology LLC, a locally owned and operated audiology practice in Mesa, specializes in hearing evaluations, hearing protection and hearing aids. Audiologists Cassandra Fynes, AuD, CCC-A, and Roger Knighton, M.N.S, CCC-A, each have over 20 years of experience at Fynes, located at 2058 S. Dobson Road. Fynes said it works with multiple manufacturer’s hearing aids “so that we can find what is best for your hearing needs and lifestyle” since hearing aids are not a one-size-fits-all device.

“There are many factors that go into deciding what will work best for each individual,” the company noted. “Along with hearing aids we do work with many types of hearing protection. So, if hunting, shooting, loud music or heavy equipment noises are part of your everyday life, we can help find the right kind of protection to preserve your hearing as long as possible.” Because many people today also suffer from tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, Fynes’ full evaluation can help in determining possible options of treatment to help manage the unwanted sounds. Information: fynesaudiology.com. ■

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Arroyo Family Dental offers snoring solution BY MARK ARROYO, DDS. Tribune Guest Writer

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Dinosaur store offers fossils, activities for kids BY MELODY BIRKETT Tribune Contributor

alk into Christian Kaleta’s Mesa store, and you’ll be greeted by a sight you won’t find anywhere else in the retail world: Stan the Tyrannosaurus Rex, aka T. Rex, a $20,000 dinosaur skull replica. “That’s our most popular attraction,” said Kaleta, who owns Tyrannostorus at 1816 W. Baseline Road, adding a skull that big takes about four-to-six months to produce. “When you find a dinosaur or a cast, it’s a piece of art,” Kaleta said. “Whoever made that cast, owns the rights to that cast.” T. Rex is one of many imitation and real skulls of hippopotamuses, giraffes, warthogs, polar bears, grazing animals from Africa, alligators and other creatures that range in price from $99 to as much as $2,000. “I struggled with getting some of these (skulls) because we’re not a museum or university,” explained Kaleta. “I was told ‘no’ on some – that it’s not for the retail world but for education. Well, this is educational.” Skulls aren’t the only things for sale at Tyrannosaurus. “We have a full collection of dinosaur replicas such claws, teeth, thumb spikes, triceratops horn, raptor claws - all kinds of stuff kids go wild for as well as the full toy section with different species of dinosaur and prehistoric reptiles and mammals,” said manager Bryan Troglia. The store even carries a big basket of coprolite, also known as dinosaur poo. “Very fun for the kids,” Troglia said. “You can buy as much poo as you like.” “We also have different pieces of animals like their teeth and tusk,” said Troglia. “We have real warthog tusks, real alligator teeth and alligator tooth jewelry.”

Tyrannostorus manager Bryan Troglia, left, and owner Christian Kaleta, flank Stan the T. Tex, a replica of a tyrannosaurus skull. (Melody Birkett/Tribune Contributor) The most popular activity is the sluice, according to Kaleta. Kids can dig for fossils and sift for treasure with purchased bags of sand. They pour the sand into the sifting trays, excavate it and then pull out stones and gems. There are nine varieties of dirt for purchase ranging from $4.99 to $40. Some bags have gems and minerals. Other bags have arrowheads, seashells and fossils and even real emeralds. “You can grab a $10 bag and the kids can come to play for a half-hour to an hour and learn,” said Kaleta, calling it an economical way to learn for families with several children. “I have a 12-year-old son and we’re always looking for something different to do,” Kaleta said. “During the summer, we went to a fossil safari in Wyoming. We had so much fun. We brainstormed on the way

back home.” That’s what gave Kaleta the idea for the store. He wanted kids here to have a similar experience. “I’ve always had an interest in dinosaur bones and fossils,” Kaleta added. “And, of course, my 12-year-old son has a major interest in this kind of stuff.” Kaleta also owns the Predators Reptile Center in the same shopping center. Since his background is in exotic animals, he thought opening a store Tyrannostorus would be a great fit. “We have a lot of educational stuff,” said Kaleta. “One of the biggest things with my son is everywhere we go, he loves museums and likes touching everything. That’s what kids do – they touch. “I wanted to build a place for him to not get yelled at. We encourage kids to come in to play and touch even the expensive

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kids start to do the activities such as the sluice or the digging but then the parents make their way in,” said Kaleta. “And it’s interesting to watch the parents and kids interact,” he added. “Everything these days is electronic and hands-off. Kids are playing video games and parents are working. This is a chance to come in, get together and learn together and that’s a lot of fun to watch.” Store hours are weekdays from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: tyrannostorus.com, 480597-4467 ■

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#@4#!*^%..I’m resolving to give up cussing BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Tribune Columnist

y 2022 New Year’s resolution made it a startling four days before I lapsed. The occasion was a hooked golf drive that hit a cart path and ricocheted out of bounds. My response was something like, “Are you #@%^&*ing $**^%& kidding me. $#%^$ )*()* #^&*(.” So much for eliminating profanity in 2022. The truth is, I’ve always had something of a situational potty mouth. As a former talk radio host, I learned early on that speaking in public requires some degree of subtlety. You can get away with the occasional “damn” – provided the Lord’s name is not in front of that mild cussword – but you can only the major offenders one time.

After which, the big bosses will summon you and you’ll be unemployed. For the most part, I only curse around my closest guy friends, while playing golf, or when signing my federal tax r eturns. Still, as a gentleman of a certain age who appreciates words, I’ve been determined for a long while to clean up my act. Especially after happening across a Wall Street Journal piece headlined, “We’re Cursing More. Blame the #%$ Pandemic.” As the story put it: “Pandemic stress, the melding of personal and professional spheres, and an exhausted slide toward casualness are making many of us swear more. ‘It is a perfect swearing storm,’ says Michael Adams, a linguist at Indiana University Bloomington.” According to the Journal, CleanSpeak’s profanity-filtering software, used by companies to moderate online communities and discussion forums, has experi-

enced a 300 percent increase in filtered profanity over the last year and a half. As someone who does multiple Zoom meetings a week, I can vouch for that. And it’s somewhat predictable: In an environment where people resemble the cast of the old “Hollywood Squares” sitting in little digital boxes and most of us are wearing sweatpants, Lululemon garb or a dress shirt and manties, it’s only natural for the occasional “f bomb” to make its way into what was once polite conversation. Or, as one of my friends described it, “Why wouldn’t you say bull***t in the middle of yet another bull***t meeting.” Growing up on the playgrounds of Queens, New York, swearing was a way of fitting in. Later, on the basketball court and in the gym, it was an expression of machismo – surely frowned upon in today’s woke culture. Fast forward another decade, to professional life, and the occa-

sional curse word was an act of rebellion, a verbal statement that one understood the rules of the workplace, but remained unafraid of bending them. The thing is, I’m not much for going along with the crowd. So if everyone’s cursing, I’d like to stop. But that’s tougher than it sounds. In 2009, Richard Stephens, a researcher at Keele University in the UK, tested 67 students by having them stick their arms in freezing water meanwhile swearing like a sailor. The result? “People withstood a moderately to strongly painful stimulus for significantly longer if they repeated a swear word rather than a non-swear word,” wrote Stephens. “Swearing also lowered pain perception and was accompanied by increased heart rate. We interpret these data as indicating that swearing … actu-

tune. “Though progressive publications portray his generous contributions as “philanthropic,” it is also true that several million dollars have been donated to political causes of dubious worth. Does George Soros have a right to contribute to causes on the Left? Undoubtedly, as long as such donations conform to current law. While a sympathetic press seeks to demean any scrutiny of Soros’ actions as the stuff of “conspiracy theories,” there’s no denying the historical record. During the United Kingdom’s 1992 currency crisis, Soros became known as the “man who broke the Bank of England” for the tidy $1 billion dollar profit he made through his “short sale” of $10 billion worth of pounds sterling. There are suspicions that Soros relies on more than economic theory to profit from political turmoil and currency manipulation. His millions (if not billions)

have contributed to profound changes in the United States. The grossly misnamed “Safety and Justice” Political Action Committee has provided neither through the causes and candidates it has supported. One candidate is another George with an Arizona connection: George Gascon. In 2006, George Gascon’s selection as Mesa’s Police Chief proved to be an event from “central casting.” One of his official photos conveys the image—fully clothed in his blue uniform, his right arm bent at the elbow, his fist tightly clinched, his face wearing a “tough guy scowl,” surely, this wise man would lead the way to a better tomorrow! Not exactly. While his stewardship of the post prompted pro-open borders publications to level snarky attacks on Joe Arpaio for having the temerity to enforce immigration law—even within Mesa city

limits – in a short three years, Gascon had worn out his welcome in Mesa. His open borders advocacy had grown tiresome. Worse, he tried to play city officials for a bunch of “April fools.” In April 2009, Gascon went to Washington to testify before a congressional committee. An “immigration activist group” paid for the trip and the chief didn’t disappoint his patrons. He not only testified that local law enforcement agencies should not enforce immigration law, he attacked Sheriff Arpaio when responding to the question of a congressman, though City Manager Chris Brady had urged Gascon not to gaslight the county sheriff. Brady found out about the immigration activist group picking up the tab and said he “had a strong conversation about how inappropriate it was,” but added he was okay once the Chief agreed to reimburse

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n 2001, the theme for the inaugural of the 43rd President was “From George W. to George W: A Celebration of the Presidency.” With both George Washington and George W. Bush now part of history, current events demand closer scrutiny of another pair of men named George. Though neither will live in the White House, both are positioned to play important roles in an uncertain future. George Soros has no need to reside at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue; he has enjoyed unsurpassed influence upon recent Democrat administrations. It should also be noted that he has donated over $32 billion to the “Open Society Foundations,” (his own foundation) with some $15 billion already distributed, totaling almost 65 per cent of his original for-

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seat Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey. Gascon won with 53.7 per cent of the vote, but it didn’t take long for concerned citizens to mount a recall effort. Recall organizers explained their rationale: “Gascon has disregarded the rule of law and weakened lawful sentencing requirements for the most violent criminals…(his) new policies treat career and repeat violent offenders as if they never committed a crime.” The first recall attempt failed for a lack of signatures; a second is underway. As violent crime increases, so will dissatisfaction with Gascon…and not even Soros’ billions will be able to keep him in office. Call it what it is: Power to the people, “By George!” ■

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Mesa Wrestling coach embraces farewell campaign BY ZACH ALVIRA Tribune Sports Editor

ne piece of advice David DiDomenico remembers most from his mentors as he rose through the ranks as a wrestling coach is that he would know when it was time to walk away from the sport. He always envisioned it would be under his own terms instead of being pushed out by a school. He wanted to do it his own way. As he began to prepare for the 2021-22 wrestling season — one that was still at the mercy of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic with the highly contagious Omicron variant wreaking havoc on high school sports in Arizona, he started to get that feeling. It was a feeling of contempt. A feeling that he knew it was time to step away from coaching and teaching. It wasn’t an easy decision by any means. But it was one he knew he could uphold in his own way. This season, DiDomenico’s 32nd as a wrestling coach, will be his last. But there’s still plenty he aims to accomplish. “It’s just time. I know when I know,” DiDomenico said. “It didn’t really hit me until this past weekend in Winslow. They sort of awarded me as a way to thank me. Now they’re going to name an award the DiDomenico Intensity Award. Before then it was business as usual. I’m still working toward having a better team next year.” DiDomenico began his coaching career at Amphitheater High School in Tucson. He remained there for six years before taking a job at Arizona Boys Ranch, a school in Queen Creek for troubled youth that no longer exists. Canyon State Academy has since taken over its facilities. DiDomenico later began teaching at Greenfield Junior High and was an assistant coach at Highland under former Hawks coach Abel Figueroa. He later began teaching and coaching at Powell Junior High and was an assistant at Mesa under Bobby Williams where they coached the Jackrabbits to three straight state titles from 2006-08. He departed for nearby Red Mountain where he served as head coach for six years before returning to Mesa as an assistant for a year before taking over the program. Now

Mesa wrestling coach David DiDomenico announced this would be his last season leading the Jackrabbits, a decision he is content with after 27 years coaching the sport between Tucson, Gilbert and Mesa. (David Minton/Tribune Staff) with the Jackrabbits for seven years, he’s created special bonds with each wrestler that has come through his program. “I really believe all my wrestlers knew I cared about them,” DiDomenico said. “I took them as people first and wrestlers second.” DiDomenico values himself on being able to build relationships with his athletes. He’s been responsible for several wrestlers’ growth into young men and women who go on to accomplish great things in life. His classroom at Mesa is filled with memorabilia from former wrestlers who

enlisted in the military and defended the country all over the world. Other wrestlers have gone on to compete in college and became successful in their respective careers. One — Anthony Robles — became an icon in the sport as he wrestled with one leg at Mesa and became a national champion at Arizona State. He now is an assistant for the lower-level wrestling program at Mesa under DiDomenico. DiDomenico also enjoyed creating opportunities for wrestlers in and out of his program.

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He created four tournaments during his tenure with the Jackrabbits, including the first-ever Arizona Interscholastic Association sanctioned event for girls. “If coach wasn’t here, the girls’ team wouldn’t be here either,” senior wrestler Neve Barragan said. “He’s put a lot of effort into making sure we do well. So, I think it’s important we put in a lot of effort we put out there on the mat to show how much he means to us. “To me, he’s became another father figure.” Barragan, along with Kaiden Cisneros and the rest of the senior class, take pride in sharing their final year with DiDomenico. He’s become a father figure to them. He’s become a mentor and someone they can go to with any problems they are facing. They are sad to see him go but know he will leave the program at the pinnacle of Arizona high school wrestling when he does. Currently, the Jackrabbits are 28-4 heading into some of their final duals of the regular season. One of them, senior night for Mesa on Feb. 3, happens to be against Amphitheater, who is coached by two of his former wrestlers. DiDomenico said he “has a reason for everything” he does. His senior wrestlers feel honored they are the class he decided to play out his final season with. “We knew it was coming but it’s special he wants to end it with us,” Cisneros said. “He could’ve come back, or he could’ve ended it a year or two ago. But he decided for our senior year he wants it to be the last one he has. It means a lot.” While the end of his coaching and teaching career is drawing near, DiDomenico isn’t thinking much about the final time he steps onto the mat with his team. He knows it will be special but hasn’t come up with any final words to his team or how he will handle realizing it is all over. He expects to be emotional but knows the time has come to step away. As for his plan after he retires, it involves what he refers to as the “five ‘Bs.’” “Baseball, books, beach, my babe, my wife Pauline, and beverages,” DiDomenico said. “I’m pleased we’ve been able to achieve success. That’ll be the last taste for me. But we aren’t done yet.” ■

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he Willcox Wine Country Partnership is traveling north to Downtown Phoenix to celebrate the Grand Canyon State’s vino with the Arizona Wine Festival on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 29-30. The event with the party atmosphere will feature 20 Arizona wineries and more than 150 wines. “This is the biggest celebration of Arizona wine in the state,” said Rod Keeling, president of the Willcox Wine Country Partnership and owner of Keeling Schaefer Vineyards. “Two years ago, we had a record number of wine tasters attend the festival. We are excited that festivals are once again being produced and we will have a chance to share our wines with everyone. This is our biggest event of the year and it’s wonderful to be able to share the story and evolution of the Willcox, Arizona, wine industry with so many people.” Experience Arizona Wine owner Mike Barnacastle said the state has 122 wineries and more than 65 vineyards that produce 1 million bottles annually. In 2020, the festival attracted over 4,000 people, and Barnacastle said he expects to meet or succeed that this year. Tickets are $30 to $45 and include admission, 10 tasting tickets and a commemorative wine glass. The tasting tickets can be used for a 1-ounce sample at any of the participating wineries.

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Additional tickets can be purchased onsite and bottles will be for sale. Winery representatives will educate Arizona Wine Festival attendees and provide samples, Barnacastle said, adding: “In many cases, this is the premier Arizona wine festival of the year and the winemakers make it a point to be here for this weekend. So, you’ll get to meet the winemakers and wine ambassadors and learn about each of the wineries’ operations, what their philosophy is for making wine and what they’re trying to do with their brands.” Barnacastle said there will be four or five food trucks, 10 to 15 artisan craft vendors and dozens of artists. Vendors will include cheesemakers, chocolatiers and artisan crafters with soaps and candles. “I’ve got somebody who takes wine bottles, smashes them, melts them and makes things out of them,” Barnacastle said. “I’ve got a guy from Double Barrel AZ who creates furniture and things out of old wine barrels.” Barnacastle has been involved in the Arizona wine industry for the last 20

years and recalls when the state had about six wineries. Arizona’s wine grapes are grown at elevations ranging from 3,500 to 5,000 feet. There are only three American viticultural areas (AVAs) in Arizona, which are designated wine-growing regions defined by a variety of factors like the proper soil, temperature and weather conditions. The largest is Willcox, where 75% of Arizona’s wine grapes are grown, Barnacastle said. Willcox’s Carlson Creek Vineyard will appear at the festival. Owner Robert Carlson said his winery was established in 2009 and is now the third-largest vineyard in Arizona at 320 acres. Carlson said the winery benefits from the festival. “It attracts a lot of attention and a lot of traffic,” Carlson explains. “We have a tasting room in Old Town Scottsdale, so we usually consider it — other than a good sales day —good marketing year-round. People who weren’t aware that we have a tasting room usually follow up and go check it out. You really can’t try everyone’s wine at the festival. You wouldn’t be walk-

ing out afterward.” Carlson suggested tasting his Rule of Three blend and their first sweet rose. Sonoita Vineyards is the oldest commercial winery in Arizona, having opened in 1983. In the Sonoita Appellation AVA region, the vineyard will have a booth at the festival. According to Lori Reynolds, the third-generation winemaker for Sonoita Vineyards and granddaughter of the company’s founder. She is “so excited” to return to the wine festival. Cella Winery will make its wine festival debut, according to owner Micah Spencer. Founded in 2007, the winery changed ownership near the end of 2020. Cella Winery stands out because, for one reason, it’s in Kingman. “We’re at around 3,200 feet elevation and a little bit warmer,” Spencer said. “So, you know, it gets over 100 degrees in the summertime, so it’s good for growing red varietals in this area.” He suggests trying Cella Winery’s zinfandel and malbec. Whether a wine connoisseur or just trying it out, Barnacastle said there’s something for everyone. “Come out and have fun,” he said. “We have a whole world of wines to expose people to and teach people about. The wineries are excited to get back out and share what they’ve been working on. So, we have a lot of new vintages, blends and wineries that are going to be there that are excited to get to meet the residents of Phoenix.” ■

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Yippee ki yay! Western Week is back BY ALEX GALLAGHER GetOut Staff Writer

he World’s Most Western Town is getting ready to saddle up, COVID be damned. After minimizing last year’s events, Western Week is ready to return to Scottsdale at a scale of pre-pandemic attendance numbers and events, beginning on Saturday, Jan. 29. This year, the celebration not only returns to its normal time slot between January and February but will see the return of historic events like the Parada Del Sol and free admission days to Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West. “This is a long-standing event that many people who grew up here remember but because these events are authentic and part of our history, however there’s something that’s very appealing to our visitors,” said Karen Churchard, the director of tourism and events for the City of Scottsdale. While the event now falls closer to its traditional time, long-time attendees of the week-long festivities may have noticed that this year’s events are taking place a week earlier than usual. That’s because the National Football League changed its schedule, extending playoffs deeper into January. “It’s a long-standing tradition that the event has been held anywhere between the end of January to mid-February,” Churchard said. “Six years ago, we landed on the second weekend of February as our date so that we weren’t moving it around as much. However, with the Super Bowl now being held on the second Sunday of February and the Waste Management Open falling at the same time, we had to be mindful of that.” The City also was mindful of safety with regard to the large crowds that converge on Scottsdale this time of year. “We met with our Police Department, Fire Department and public safety officers and determined that the best scenario was to move Western Week and its historic event to the first weekend of February,” Churchard said. Upon the success of events like Canal Convergence and Scottsdazzle, which both drew record crowds, Churchard expects large attendance at each of the signature

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events that make up Western Week. “Canal Convergence was bigger and better this year than it was in 2019 and our Scottsdazzle tree lighting sing along event saw record crowds so we anticipate that we will have strong crowds at all of these events,” she said. The date is not the only change for this year. Due to the current construction at the Civic Center, the famed Arizona Indian Festival will be held at the Old Town Parking Corral near First Street and Brown Avenue Feb. 5-6. Still, Arizona Indian Festival organizers hope see attendance rocket back to prepandemic numbers. “Last year we didn’t know what attendance was going to be or what the general energy was going to be from participants and attendees,” said Jeffrey Lazos-Ferns, a spokesman for the Arizona American Indian Tourism Association and producer for the Native Edible Experience. “We were pleasantly surprised.”

Lazos-Ferns also hopes the artists who display their work at the festival share in the event’s success. “With the pandemic, the majority of the 40-plus artists who showcase at the festival lost their income since they were not able to travel the circuits selling their crafts,” he said. “A lot of them were glad to be back out in public and we received continuous feedback from guests that it felt good to be back around humans.” Lazos-Fern noted that the festival offers guests an excellent opportunity to obtain collectable artwork. “A lot of our native artists, especially our higher tired ones that are collectible have a following where people collect their stuff,” “This allows local collectors to see their new work.” The Indian Festival will also feature a special and exclusive event hosted at the Museum of the West on Feb. 5 titled the Native Edible Experience, where up to 150 guests will have the opportunity to taste native cuisine and beverages.

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“The Native Edible Experience is a contemporary piece where we work with native chefs from Arizona tribes to curate four chefs working with ancestral food ingredients to create contemporary dishes,” said Lazos-Fern. “This offers a very contemporary and native feel in a museum setting to complement the traditional stuff going on at the Arizona Indian Festival.” The American Indian Festival and Native Edible Experience are just a small sampling of the festivities for guests to enjoy during western week. “The Old Town Rodeo Museum is a cute little venue that has some wonderful artifacts that support the rodeo dating back to the 1950s,” Churchard said. Puzzle Rides has also conjured up an interactive tour around the city, the Gold Palette Artwalk and the Farmers Market is also expected to generate a buzz around Old Town. “It’s a lot of really great activities going on throughout OldTown that we promote along with our signature events,” Churchard said. While the events are set to see large audiences, there has been an added onus on safety as the pandemic continues to surge. “Almost all of the events are fully outdoors or partially indoors so it’s fair to say that it›s safe for people to come out as long as they adhere to the guidance of the CDC,” Churchard said. Additionally, the Arizona Indian Festival will feature safety protocols like social distancing markers, sanitizers, masks on hand and handled items will be cleaned after each use. With these safety measures in place, Lazos-Fern hopes that the week reminds guests of Scottsdale’s history. “What intrigues me and excites me every year is the educational component,” Lazos-Fern said. “A lot of people that aren’t familiar with the history of this great state do not realize it is these Western Week style events that bring the historical and entertaining pieces.” He also hopes this serves as a way for the community to regroup. “I hope that everyone is safe and has a great experience,” Lazos-Fern said. “I also hope that we can celebrate each other as a community.” Info: scottsdalewesternweek.com ■

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As a result of this revision, this study proposes to establish Zone AE and Zone AO 100-year floodplains and Base Flood Elevations (BFE’s), and Shaded-X Zone 500-year floodplains along several watercourses and within several Regional Detention Basins. Specifically, these floodplains and BFE’s are proposed along Crismon Channel and Crismon Channel Breakouts #1 and #2 extending from the US 60 to Elliot Road; Eastridge Channel extending from Baseline Road to near Guadalupe Road; Sunland Springs Channel extending from Baseline Road to Signal Butte Road; Guadalupe Channel extending from Santa Rita Road to Crismon Road; Siphon Draw extending from Meridian Road to Elliot Road; and the Elliot Road Regional Detention Basins EA, WA, and WB located along the north side of Elliot Road between Signal Butte Road and Ellsworth Road. Remaining areas within the study that are not one of these watercourses or Basins, are proposed to become Unshaded-X Zones, which are not Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs). Study Documentation is pending finalization. Once it is finalized, impacted property owners will be notified. In the interim, they can review information about the study and proposed floodplains on the FCD website: https://apps.fcd.maricopa.gov/ fcdprojects/Details/71 The results will be used by the City of Mesa and the District to regulate development within the floodplains. Technical documentation for the study will be submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), for updating FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps which are used to determine federal flood insurance requirements and rates. Any relevant technical information or comments can be sent to Richard Harris at 2801 W. Durango Street, P h o e n i x , A Z 8 5 0 0 9 o r Richard.Harris@maricopa.gov.

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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking a qualified firm or team to act as the Job Order Contractor for the following: TRANSPORTATION JOB ORDER CONTRACT PROJECT NO. JOC-T22

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The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Contractor to provide Job Order Transportation Construction Services. All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services are invited to submit their Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The following is a summary of the project. The Transportation Job Order Contract will require a variety of tasks to be completed, including but not limited to roads, streets, sidewalks, curb and gutter, utilities located in transportation Right of Way (ROW), paving, striping, landscaping associated with roadway ROW, lighting, traffic signals, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and other work as deemed necessary. A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on January 26, 2022 at 8:00 am through Microsoft Teams. Parties interested in attending should request an invitation from Stephanie Gishey at stephanie.gishey@mesaaz.gov. 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 presubmittal conference is not mandatory and all interested firms may submit a Statement of Qualifications whether or not they attend the conference. All interested firms are encouraged to attend the Pre-Submittal Conference since City staff will not be available for meetings or to respond to individual inquiries regarding the project scope outside of this conference. In addition, there will not be meeting minutes or any other information published from the Pre-Submittal Conference. Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this project (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, assure that contract decisions are made in public and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified below. RFQ Lists. The RFQ is available on the City’s website at http://mesaaz.gov/business/engineering/construction-manager-at-risk-and-job-order-contracting-opportunities. The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter, plus a maximum of 10 pages to address the SOQ evaluation criteria (excluding PPVF’s and resumes but including an organization chart with key personnel and their affiliation). Resumes for each team member shall be limited to a maximum length of two pages and should be attached as an appendix to the SOQ. Minimum font size shall be 10pt. Please provide one (1) electronic copy of the Statement of Qualifications in an unencrypted PDF format to Engineering-RFQ@mesaaz.gov by February 10, 2022 at 2 pm. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications. The City is an equal opportunity employer.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking a qualified firm or team to act as the Job Order Contractor for the following: GENERAL BUILDING JOB ORDER CONTRACT PROJECT NO. JOC-G22 The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Contractor to provide Job Order General Building Construction Services. All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services are invited to submit their Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The following is a summary of the project. The scope of this contract is to provide general contracting pre-construction and construction services for maintenance, repair, minor and major new construction services, including minor associated incidental design services, for a broad range of City facility related projects. A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on February 3, 2022 at 9:00 am through Microsoft Teams. Parties interested in attending should request an invitation from Donna Horn at donna.horn@mesaaz.gov. 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 PreSubmittal Conference since City staff will not be available for meetings or to respond to individual inquiries regarding the project scope outside of this conference. In addition, there will not be meeting minutes or any other information published from the Pre-Submittal Conference. Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this project (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, assure that contract decisions are made in public and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified below. RFQ Lists. The RFQ is available on the City’s website at http://mesaaz.gov/business/engineering/construction-manager-at-risk-and-job-order-contracting-opportunities. The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter, plus a maximum of 10 pages to address the SOQ evaluation criteria (excluding PPVF’s and resumes but including an organization chart with key personnel and their affiliation). Resumes for each team member shall be limited to a maximum length of two pages and should be attached as an appendix to the SOQ. Minimum font size shall be 10pt. Please provide one (1) electronic copy of the Statement of Qualifications in an unencrypted PDF format to Engineering-RFQ@mesaaz.gov by February 17, 2022 at 2 pm. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications. The City is an equal opportunity employer.

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 selection process or contract issues should be directed to Stephanie Gishey of the Engineering Department at stephanie.gishey@mesaaz.gov.

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

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Public Notices CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking a qualified firm or team to act as the Construction Manager at Risk for the following: PUBLIC SAFTEY CAMPUS MICROGRID 245 W 2ND STREET

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PROJECT NO. CP1032 The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) to provide Pre-Construction Services assistance and complete Construction Services as the CMAR for the City Of Mesa Public Safety Campus Microgrid Project. All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services are invited to submit their Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The following is a summary of the project. The City of Mesa will construct a new microgrid station at the Public Safety Campus (Microgrid.) The Microgrid will include the installation and commissioning of natural gas generators totaling approximately three (3) to four (4) megawatts (MW) in nominal capacity, 15 kilovolt (kV) switchgear, system protection relays, distribution source-transfer equipment, controls, communications equipment, modularized control room, transformers, ductbank, cabling and facility security. Site improvements include installation of a security wall, site grading, landscaping, and drainage. The project includes off-site system upgrades to Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA) as well as communication infrastructure, as needed to support the project.

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The estimated construction cost is $8,000,000. The city anticipates completing construction by June 2023. A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on January 26, 2022 at 9:00 am through Microsoft Teams. If you would like to participate, please send an email to Stephanie Gishey (stephanie.gishey@mesaaz.gov) and request an invitation. At this meeting, City staff will discuss the scope of work and general contract issues and respond to questions from the attendees. Attendance at the pre-submittal conference is not mandatory and all interested firms may submit a Statement of Qualifications whether or not they attend the conference. All interested firms are encouraged to attend the Pre-Submittal Conference since City staff will not be available for meetings or to respond to individual inquiries regarding the project scope outside of this conference. In addition, there will not be meeting minutes or any other information published from the Pre-Submittal Conference. Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this project (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, to assure that contract decisions are made in public, and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified below. RFQ Lists. The RFQ is available on the City’s website at http://mesaaz.gov/business/engineering/construction-manager-at-risk-and-job-order-contracting-opportunities. The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter, plus a maximum of 10 pages to address the SOQ evaluation criteria (excluding PPVF’s and resumes but including an organization chart with key personnel and their affiliation). Resumes for each team member shall be limited to a maximum length of two pages and should be attached as an appendix to the SOQ. Minimum font size shall be 10pt. Please provide one (1) electronic copy of the Statement of Qualifications in an unencrypted PDF format to Engineering-RFQ@mesaaz.gov by February 10, 2022 at 2 pm. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications. The City is an equal opportunity employer.

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Firms who wish to do business with the City of Mesa must be registered in the City of Mesa Vendor Self Service (VSS) System (http://mesaaz.gov/business/purchasing/vendor-self-service). Questions. Questions pertaining to the Construction Manager at Risk selection process or contract issues should be directed to Stephanie Gishey of the Engineering Department at stephanie.gishey@mesaaz.gov.

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BETH HUNING City Engineer

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