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ven after a federal agency deemed him an “imminent hazard” and banned him from interstate driving, the truck driver who plowed into a Mesa home – killing one resident and sending two others to the TODD WELLIVER hospital – has not been charged with any crimes.

Daniel Tobon – who left RivTodd Welliver and his erside, California hours be�iancee, Ginger Mcdonald, fore – missed the Interstate were sitting in the garage 10 exit from the 202 eastof their Mesa home, talkbound. Looking for a way to ing about an upcoming Todd Welliver and his fiancee, Ginger Mcdonald, were sitting in the garage of their East get back to the I-10, he took Mesa home last New Year's Eve when an 18-wheeler barrelled into their home. Welliver the Crimson Road exit. vacation.

It was New Year’s Eve. died of injuries a few hours later, two others were injured and the truck driver declared At 6:59 p.m., all hell broke Instead of going out on an 'imminent danger' by federal authorities. (Special to the Tribune) loose. the town, they decided to stay in – and stay friend, but we canceled and were just hanging Tobon’s 18-wheel truck crossed over a cen safe. So, they thought. out at the house,” Mcdonald said.

“We were going to go out to dinner with a Their lives would change in an instant, as ��� TRUCK ���� 14

Hope again for long-dormant downtown parcel

BY TOM SCANLON Tribune Managing Editor

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f this was a movie shoot, it might be “take 17.”

Back in the mid-1980s, the City of Mesa was so eager to �lip a single-family neighborhood into a commercial development that it used eminent domain to forcefully purchase the properties, clearing the way for an eager-

ly-anticipated resort, conference and water park project.

Thirty-�ive years later … nada.

Near the busy corner of Mesa and University drives, a chunk of ugly, dirt lots sit behind the of�ice of Maricopa Adult Probation as the land patiently waits for someone to take it out of development jail.

The water park was dunked, other ideas ranged from pop �lies to strikeouts. So, 25

acres of prime, city-owned land remain a blank canvas waiting for an idea.

But now, city of�icials pledge, something is about to happen. Something big. Something “splashy.” Something “transformational.”

The project has a name that sounds about as humble as a belt-hoisting wrestler: Transform 17.

At its last meeting, Mesa City Council ap

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BY TOM SCANLON Tribune Managing Editor

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esa Police have a two-pronged approach to the challenge of continuing a swift response in their fast-growing city to 911 calls: Hire more of�icers and farm out calls.

While diverting calls might sound like an indifferent, pass-the-buck attitude, police of�icials stressed in a recent presentation to Mesa City Council that is the best way to get trained, experienced, professionals involved early when the call involves mental-health crisis.

“The goal is getting those in need longterm help,” Assistant Chief Lee Rankin said.

He noted the department’s crisis response team includes detectives and “an embedded clinician,” adding that 28 percent of Mesa’s police of�icers are trained to deal with mental-health calls.

In 2019, Rankin reported, 911 dispatchers transferred 236 calls to the Crisis Response Network. Last year, 1,125 calls were diverted to the network – �ive times the number transferred the previous year.

The process, Rankin said, gives people in crisis “professionally trained and experienced mental health professionals.”

He said he was con�ident Mesa Police “improved the delivery of mental health services for people suffering and in crisis in our community.”

Meanwhile, overall mental health calls

Police Chief Ken Cost and his assistant chiefs gave a presentation to Mesa City Council, outlining their requests to add staff — which they said will keep response calls to 911 down.

(Special to the Tribune)

and calls threatening self-harm declined signi�icantly in 2020.

According to Rankin’s presentation, Mesa police responded to 2,570 suicidethreat calls in 2020, down from 3,387 in pre-pandemic 2019. Suicide-threat calls in Mesa topped 3,000 annually from 2016 to 2018.

New statistics show a national downward trend of suicides last year – somewhat of a surprise to many mental-health experts, considering the lockdowns and absence of many normal social routines during the pandemic.

According to a recently-released study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, total deaths in the U.S. rose from

2.8 million in 2019 to 3.3 million in 2020.

“COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in 2020, with an estimated 345,323 deaths, and was largely responsible for the substantial increase in total deaths from 2019 to 2020,” according to the study.

Deaths from heart disease, stroke, diabetes and “unintentional injuries” all rose signi�icantly in the pandemic year.

But the number of deaths by suicide nationally fell from 47,511 in 2019 to 44,834 in 2020. The number of suicides was the lowest since 2015.

In Mesa last year, 86 people died by

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A police department presentation to city council showed suicide-threat calls fell in 2020. This reflects a national trend: Though the number of deaths rose significantly in the U.S. during the pandemic year of 2020, the number of suicides was the lowest in five years. (Special to the Tribune)

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Shrinking revenue tying state’s highway hands

BY PAUL MARYNIAK AFN Executive Editor

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ore electric and fuel-ef�icient motor vehicles and a gas tax that hasn’t been changed in 30 years are making it increasingly more dif�icult for Arizona to provide a highway system that can serve its rapidly rising population.

During a recent brie�ing for the PHX East Valley Partnership, Floyd Roehrich Jr., an executive of�icer of the Arizona Department of Transportation, said shrinking revenue has cut by a third the state’s annual spending on its highway system.

As annual revenue has shrunk from $1.6 billion to about $1 billion, ADOT is focusing its dollars on preserving the state’s highway network and cutting back on projects that upgrade or extend it.

“We’re trying to deal with an ever-increasing demand on the system of a growing state, but the revenue stream for it has not kept up with those demands,” Roehrich told the business and community leaders who are part of EVP. But that won’t impact two of the biggest projects looming on the horizon for Mesa motorists.

One is the three-year, $600 million overhaul of the I-10 from the Broadway Curve to Ray Road – what Roerich call “the most heavily traveled corridor in the state.”

The other is the $77 million Gateway Project, construction of �ive more miles of State Route 24 in southeast Mesa that will add an interim four-lane divided roadway between Ellsworth Road and Ironwood Drive by fall 2022.

The Broadway Curve project is set to get underway this summer as commuter traf�ic steadily returns to pre-pandemic levels.

It involves several major undertakings.

They include widening I-10 to six lanes in each direction between the Santan Freeway and Baseline Road and eight lanes in each direction between Baseline Road and the I-17 split; demolishing and replacing the Broadway Road bridge over I-10 and SR 143 between I-10 and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport; and a major recon�iguration of the I-10/US 60 interchange.

Roehrich said traf�ic management on I-10 is a major component of the project “with a lot of detouring for a period of time” – especially as traf�ic to and from Sky Harbor will be detoured.

ahead of when a full freeway could be built.

But in looking at ADOT’s developing �ive-year capital plan, Roehrich said, “Our strategy has been really focused on strategic Investments where we can afford it but really focus on preservation.”

Those preservation efforts include $1 billion over the next �ive years “to upgrade about 581 lane miles of pavement from fair and poor condition to good condition.” Bridges also are includThe I-10/Broadway Curve project beginning this sumed in that spending. mer will last three years, cost $600 million and create In all, ADOT anticipates numerous challenges for Ahwatukee motorists. (ADOT) spending $2.8 billion of its $5 In southeast Mesa, a stretch of SR 24 is billion �ive-year budget on projects in the now paved between Meridian Road and 13 counties outside Maricopa and Pima Ironwood Drive, near the boundary be- counties, Roehrich said. Another $2.3 biltween Maricopa and Pinal counties, as an lion will be spent in Maricopa County; initial phase of the future intersection be- $311 million in Pima County and $131 million for improvements at various airtween SR 24 and Ironwood Drive.

A �leet of large trucks and other equip- ports in the state.

The major projects covered by the $2.8 ment is being used to haul dirt to build embankments for bridges that will carry billion spending include widening the I-10 SR 24 over Ellsworth Road in an area close between Phoenix and Casa Grande by addto Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, accord- ing another lane in each direction; building a “�lex lane” on I-17 between Phoenix ing to ADOT. ADOT worked with the Federal Highway and Sunset Point to reduce northbound Administration and regional planners to congestion at the beginning of weekends arrange funding for the current SR 24 proj- and southbound traf�ic jams on Sunday ect as a way to provide drivers with a new evenings; various smaller projects on I-40, route to ease local traf�ic demands – years eight bridges of I-15 that are within Ari-

Crews are busily laying concrete for the next five miles of SR 24 in southeast Mesa. (ADOT)

zona’s boundaries and on widening some remaining four-lane portions of I-93.

“But in the future, you’re going to see a lot a lot fewer of those outside (Maricopa and Pima counties) unless our revenue situation changes,” Roehrich said, adding that ADOT of�icials were concerned about having the funds for the I-10 widening until the governor used For now, Maricopa and Pima counties have largely been spared the brunt of ADOT’S shrinking revenue stream because they also have a sales tax that can be used to help implement ADOT’s highway projects.

Maricopa County’s .05 percent gas tax was approved in 2005 when voters overwhelmingly voted in favor of Prop 400.

Prop 400 expires in 2024 and county and municipal leaders already are preparing to put its successor, often called Prop 500, on the ballot next year to be assured of funding for the next two decades.

Right now, Roehrich said, the �inal 21 projects funded through Prop 400 and the $2.3 billion in �ive-year ADOT budget have been scheduled.

Besides the I-10/Broadway Curve project and SR 24, other East Valley improvements include: Widening the Santan Loop 202 Freeway to two lanes in each direction between the Loop 101 Price Freeway and Gilbert Road and one lane in each direction between Val Vista Drive and Gilbert Road; Access improvements from the I-10 to the area around Wild Horse Pass; Widening the Loop 101 Pima Freeway between Princess Drive and Shea Boulevard.

But as the Phoenix Metro area continues to expand deep into Pinal County, one of the biggest dream projects to improve overall ground transportation is construction of a north-south freeway that would run along the eastern region of Pinal and into the far East Valley.

While an environmental study is underway, funding for land acquisition and construction of that route could be years away because of ADOT’s shrinking revenue stream, Roehrich said.

That mirrors a prospect ADOT faces when it comes to addressing any kind of highway expansion outside Maricopa and Pima counties.

“If you look at this �ive-year program,

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proved a memorandum of understanding with Miravista/SIHI Holdings for a multi-use community building “focused on healthcare and wellness.”

Potential uses for the area, according to the agreement, include innovation and technology, healthcare research and development, medical of�ice, multi-generational residential (rental and for-sale), retail and restaurant.

Before Council approved the MOU, which contains few speci�ics, it hashed the issue out during a study session.

Councilwoman Jen Duff, who lives and represents the downtown area, was adamant she wants a “superstar” project.

“We have a wonderful downtown,” she said. “I don’t want to see it diluted by something that is very corporate.”

She said she wants “a spectacular development we can all be proud of.”

Councilman Kevin Thompson seconded Duff’s comments: “That’s something residents continue to say over and over, there has to be a ‘wow’ factor.”

Mayor John Giles, who has heard many

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this MOU … but we need to see from (the developers) this is a priority.”

The Transform 17 developer has a neighboring project in the works, the Sycamore Station on Main Street and Sycamore Road.

According to Miravista’s presentation on Sycamore Station, it plans multi-family housing (“to ensure a vibrant and lively urban experience”), Councilwoman Jen Duff, who represents downtown Mesa, is one of many eager for empty lots that have been an eyesore for decades retail and parking to be developed. The latest idea is called Transform 17. Duff wants structures.

Construction on “something spectacular” here. (Pablo Robles/Tribune Staff Photographer) the L-shaped land developer pitches for the area since he between Sycamore and Dobson Road is took of�ice in 2014, took a down-to-earth scheduled to begin later this year. Sycaapproach, using the site’s previous name. more Station’s preliminary plan for “a “All of us are a little frustrated with the mixed-use, transit-oriented development” glacial pace at Site 17,” he said. “I support is to be heard by the Planning and Zoning

Board April 28.

Mesa Economic Development Director William Jabjiniak told the Tribune he is con�ident the developer will land its plans at both locations.

“They have strong capital partners,” Jabjiniak said. “They’re willing to listen to the neighborhood about what they want, they’re willing to listen to the city and one of the great things there is the city owns all the utilities: water, sewer, gas and electric.”

But don’t expect anything new on this corner of downtown right away.

The MOU charts a “multi-phased” plan, with a master plan due in nine months and construction anticipated by 2024.

“I think you’ll see something moving forward in that three-year window,” Jabjiniak said.

The MOU is “non-binding,” meaning the developer has no �inancial obligation and can back out at any time.

Jeff McVay, manager of Downtown Transformation, acknowledged the dismal past of Site 17/Transform 17: “For the past 30-plus years, a number of proposals

the Mesa Verde resort proposal died, and Mesa was left with a question that would vex it for more than two decades: What to do with Site 17?

An answer seems to be at hand now with the emergence of Miravista/SIHI Holdings LLC as the city-approved developer for the land. The vision, endorsed by the City Council on April 5, is a mixed-use project with a heavy emphasis on health care and research, residential and other business components.

Such a project, if it actually comes to pass, might bear testimony to the wisdom of not jumping at the �irst proposal that comes along for such a prime chunk of land.

There had, indeed, been proposals.

In early 2007, the City Council told staff to seek a master developer for the property. The company that emerged from that search, The Athena Group, presented its proposal to the council in January 2008.

The drawings drew criticism from Scott Somers, who was serving on the council at the time and said the plans fell far short of his expectations for a high-quality project on the site.

When Athena presented its proposal,

Athena project died as well.

Then, when the Chicago Cubs were threatening to leave Mesa unless the city provided the team with new spring-training digs, some thought Site 17 might be a good �it. That idea, though, never got serious consideration from the city or the Cubs.

Scott Smith, who served as Mesa’s mayor 2008-14, believed Site 17 eventually would �ind its own solution.

In a 2013 interview, Smith said the city – having already waited that long – was willing to wait a while longer.

“We’re going to let things happen organically,” Smith said.

He �igured the arrival of light rail in downtown Mesa in 2015 would hasten the process, and suggested the acreage might become home to one or more of the colleges that had committed to building campuses in Mesa around that time.

That didn’t happen, either.

Most of those colleges are gone and the largest that remains, Benedictine University, has been content to use the downtown facilities originally supplied by the city.

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Site included big-splash resort plan that �izzled

BY GARY NELSON Tribune Contributor

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ou couldn’t blame the city, really.

Perpetually derided as the biggest American burg no one had ever heard of, Mesa was hungry in the late 1990s for something – anything – that would snazz up its image.

So, when a Canadian developer said he wanted to build an upscale, 12-story water-park resort on the southwest corner of Mesa and University drives, the city bit.

Problem was, the land – situated within Mesa’s original 1878 square-mile boundary – wasn’t vacant. It’s true that time had not been kind to the neighborhood, with houses dating from the early 20th century, but several dozen families still called it home.

County property records show numerous purchases by Mesa of small tracts within the approximately 25 acres beginning in about 1996. Eventually, Mesa spent $7.1 million to assemble the property. The homes, many considered historic, were leveled to make way for the resort.

And then the whole thing went poof.

The developer never secured �inancing,

Former Mesa Mayor Scott Smith looked at the downtown site as growing organically.

(Tribune file photo)

Mesa Community College also was considering using part of the land for a downtown campus.

Eventually MCC dropped that idea. And as the Great Recession tightened its stranglehold on the construction industry, the

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have been made to the city. However, most proposals were for small portions of the site that didn’t consider the broader context and/or were not viable.”

Duff can give you 17 reasons why she wants this land developed with an exclamation point rather than a question mark.

“I’m a downtowner. I love downtown. I believe in its community. I certainly want to see development that embraces that,” she said.

“We want an extension of our community here … Also providing a community bene�it. Offering those who need jobs and that �irst home or a great place to live. We really need to respect the community.”

Would she like to see a grocery store as part of Transform 17 or Sycamore Station?

Duff gave a rueful chuckle and shook her head, saying, “Every time we talk about what we need downtown a grocery store is on the top of the list. Hopefully we’ll �inally have enough population to support a grocery store. It’s on my wish list as well as other people’s.”

Though a born-and-raised Mesan, Duff has only lived downtown for a decade, so she wasn’t here for the original splashy idea.

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On April 5, Mesa City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding, which may finally lead to development of 25 acres at Mesa and University drives downtown. The original idea for the area in 1985 was a water park/resort. (City of Mesa) “I remember the water park was big in the media. It was a residential neighborhood that was struggling,” she said.

“I feel like we need some healing there with some of the residents.”

Duff was elected to Council in 2018.

“When I was campaigning,” she said, “it was big on the radar: ‘What’s happening

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with Site 17?’”

With so many other downtown developments either �inished or completed, one has to wonder: Will Transform 17 �inally get off the ground?

Is this the real deal?

“I’m all hopes,” Duff said. “But it’s very early.” 

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The current mayor, John Giles, adopted Smith’s approach to developing Site 17, referring to it in 2018 as a “long-term play” whose �inal outcome should be worth the wait. With the agreement approved on April 5, Giles and the rest of the council seem to believe that moment is at hand.

Mesa, by the way, appears to have learned from its dalliance with the Canadian developer who came calling a quarter-century ago with big promises and empty pockets.

When a couple of young entrepreneurs asked the city in 2007 to tear up Riverview Golf Course for a $250 million water-themed sports park they called Waveyard, Mesa demanded that they put their money on the table �irst.

Despite overwhelming voter approval in a 2007 special election, Waveyard’s promoters never came up with the dough.

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s the general population has risen in Mesa, so has the number who are home.

The Maricopa Association of Governments-sponsored Point in Time annually counts the number of “unsheltered” people across the county in one morning.

Volunteers counted 130 homeless people in Mesa in 2017. That number steadily increased to 38 in 2020 third-highest, be-

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suicide. In 2019, 85 took their own lives.

There were 83 suicides in Mesa in 2018 and 89 in 2017.

Nationally, 1 in 7,500 people died by suicide. In Mesa, about 1 in 5,800 died by suicide.

The suicide rate is often expressed in deaths per 100,000. In Mesa, the suicide rate per 100,000 was about 16 in 2020, slightly higher than the national rate of 13.5 suicides per 100,000.

In Mesa, total mental-health 911 calls fell from 7,149 in 2019 to 5,717 last year.

Though part of this was related to diverting calls to CRN, this was the lowest number of mental-health calls Mesa police have handled since 2015 – when the total was 4,419.

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when you look at that new �ifth year that’s coming in the 2026, there are no expansion projects in greater Arizona,” he said.

“All it is is preservation and modernization projects, trying to preserve what we have and strategic improvements in certain corridors of what we have on existing infrastructure.”

Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jack Sellers, a former member of the State Transportation Board – which approves funding for major highway projects in Arizona – said that right now, “we’re not even paying for maintenance today of the system we have.

“And with the growth we have in this state,” he continued, “we really need to be planning for improved infrastructure going forward and we have to have the money to maintain that.”

hind Phoenix (2,380) and Tempe (396).

Due to the pandemic, MAG did not do the Point in Time count this January.

In his presentation to Mesa City Council, Assistant Chief Ed Wessing noted the police department is nearing the end of a scheduled one-year homeless outreach program.

“In 10 months of this project, we’ve made over 7,190 contacts with individuals who have a homeless connection,” Wessing said.

Police Chief Ken Cost and others again praised Mesa residents, who several years ago approved a portion of sales tax going to support police hiring.

“For the third straight year we’ve set a record for the lowest crime rate the City of Mesa’s ever seen,” said Cost.

As the city kicked off its budget process, Cost said he hopes to add 11 of�icers and nine other staff positions, including two 911 dispatchers and a crime scene specialist.

Assistant Chief Ed Wessing gave a presentation on increased staf�ing projections and response time.

“Our target is 4 minutes to (respond to) emergency calls. We’ve met that benchmark at 3 minutes, 55 seconds,” he said.

According to a chart he presented, however, response times vary across the city,

Some participants in the East Valley partnership brie�ing said both the governor and the Legislature have shied away from addressing the problem Roehrich described this way: “We’re providing the system that the public is willing to pay for and they’re not happy with that. We’re going to need them to decide if they want to invest more to get the system they want because we can’t provide it with current revenue.”

Roehrich delivered his brie�ing before President Biden unveiled $2 trillion spending plan to improve a variety of aspects of the nation’s infrastructure. Of that $2 trillion, about $115 billion is designated for bridges and roads and $20 billion for unspeci�ied “road safety” improvements.

But Roehrich said regardless of how much Arizona might get if the plan manages to win Congressional approval, the devil is in the details.

He said more than a third of those contacts resulted in arrests, citation or a referral to resource programs.

A partnership with A New Leaf helped 356 of those homeless people who were contacted (including 72 children) �ind “secure housing,” Wessing said.

And the contacts resulted in 820 community court citations.

“The community court is important because we can’t arrest ourselves out of the problem,” Wessing said.

“Community court gets these individuals in the process (that) allows them to work through resources instead of continuing the cycle of arrest, warrant, arrest, warrant.”

Wessing also noted “17 large encampments across the city have been cleared with 119 tons of debris removed.”

Mesa Police’s homeless outreach program is continuing beyond the initial oneyear trial, Wessing said, explaining, “We’re making it part of our regular routine.” 

“I think one of the things we’ll need to understand is when the funds come are what are the conditions tied to it,” he said, explaining that stimulus money for years often comes with conditions that go beyond normal annual federal highway funding.

As for an increase in Arizona’s 18-centa-gallon gas tax, which provides $750 million annually, prospects for any increase by the current Legislature appear uncertain.

Prescott Rep. Noel Campbell was trying to get his colleagues early last year to double that tax, saying the $750 million it generated in annual revenue fell far short of Arizona’s highway needs.

But before that bill could make much headway, the legislative session was brought to an abrupt end as the pandemic spread in Arizona.

The pandemic did a lot more damage to ADOT than halt that effort.

With businesses shutdown and more people working at home, less gas was being bought and revenue from the gas tax plummeted, forcing ADOT and the Transportation Board last year to scramble on its original �ive-year plan and delay or cancel projects that had been on the drawing board.

Roehrich didn’t sound too optimistic when how prepared ADOT is to meet the needs that will be created by rapid job expansion and explosive housing growth well beyond the current boundaries of the Phoenix Metro region.

“I’d say we’re half way to addressing that and that we’re lucky to be at that,” he said, “but there’s still a lot we’re going to need to do and the state still is going to grow. I mean, we’re continuing to see the economy come back and I think the economy is going to move a lot faster than the state can on infrastructure.” 

with police taking far longer to answer 911 calls in east Mesa.

The fastest response times last year were in the Central and Fiesta districts – covering downtown and west Mesa – both at a swift 3 minutes, 30 seconds.

Distress calls in the Red Mountain District of northeast Mesa were answered right around 4 minutes.

But Superstition District 911 calls from southeast Mesa took nearly 5 minutes and 30 seconds to answer, on average.

And those reporting property times in the southeast waited nearly 8 minutes, on average.

Police responded to non-emergency property calls in about 6 minutes, 30 seconds in the northeast and under 6 minutes in central and western Mesa.

Citywide, the target for property-

crime calls response is 7 minutes, Wessing said.

“We met and exceeded that benchmark at 6 minutes and 8 seconds,” he added.

“One of the things I’m proud of is Mesa is the second-fastest to respond to Part 1 calls or emergency calls in the entire Phoenix metro area,” Wessing said.

He noted “data-driven crime �ighting” as well as the sales tax-supported increases in staf�ing have helped police keep up with rapid population growth over the past �ive years.

A $196-million bond approved by Mesa voters in 2018 will fund new police stations in the city’s northeast and southeast portions.

Assistant Chief Dan Butler previously said the new stations will help reduce response times in east Mesa. 

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ASU pushes sustainability on many fronts

BY MEGAN MOORE Tribune Contributor

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rizona State University’s Polytechnic campus in east Mesa is encouraging Earth Month sustainability initiatives, offering students an opportunity to pick up sustainable plants like agave on the campus’ Lantana Lawn.

Arizona State University is recognized and acclaimed for its sustainability and is marking Earth Month by hosting events to increase awareness on the subject.

Earth Month schedule is packed with education, hands-on experiences and virtual presentations for students and nonstudents alike.

Susan Norton, program manager for University Sustainability Practices and organizer of the ASU Earth Month Adopta-Plant event, said ASU is using locally sourced plants to promote environmentalism to show how sustainability initiatives can be made local.

“We are giving out desert adapted plants, such as agaves, which can help mitigate the effects of climate change impact by cooling areas around your home, reducing erosion by holding the soil in place with their roots and providing food

sources for pollinators,” Norton said.

Marion Le Gall is an assistant research professor in the university’s Global Locust Initiative, which researches locust species abroad and manages locust plagues by developing alternative food solutions for the insects.

Because the locust has caused devastating damage to the environment and agriculture, GLI helps global food system sustainability and farming communities abroad.

“It’s really important to care about these things because a year of locust outbreak in a country like Africa affects the kids that were born just that year. These kids are less likely to go to school,” Le Gall said.

Locust invasions were rapidly destroying the farmland of East Africa due to climate changes. Crops were being continuously damaged, and the unusually heavy rains made the soil perfect for locust breeding. These conditions resulted in a catastrophic loss of food.

“The �irst-wave of [locust] infestations at the end of 2019 destroyed 70,000 ha of farmland in Somalia and Ethiopia, and 2,400 km of pastureland in Kenya,” the studies reported. “A recent assessment in Ethiopia estimated that between Decem-

ber 2019 and March 2020, locusts damaged 114,000, 41,000 and 36,000 ha of Sorghum, maize and wheat, respectively.”

ASU has incorporated their global environmental efforts into their Earth Month initiative with the Earth Day Story Slam: Sustainability in the Peace Corps. This event enlightens students on global volunteering experiences with the Peace Corps.

According to the Peace Corps website, “The Peace Corps is a service opportunity for motivated changemakers to immerse themselves in a community abroad, working side by side with local leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges of our generation.”

At the ASU hosted event on April 21, individuals will have the opportunity to speak with returned Peace Corps volunteers and have their questions answered by the former participants. Students will also learn about the life changing personal experiences and memories made on the trip.

The Adopt-a-Plant and Peace Corps events are just two of the numerous endeavors set forth by ASU to celebrate the Earth; during which, attendees will be introduced to simple ways they can begin applying sustainable practices into their

Among the “aspirational goals” to achieve by 2050 are carbon neutrality, 100 percent renewable energy and 90 percent of waste diverted from land�ills.

Bouchie said the city had been making progress in diversion, with about 30 percent of waste diverted.

Then, after a �ire ravaged a recycling facility used by the city, Mesa has gone backwards over the last two years: “We’re down to around 11 percent” of waste diversion, Bouchie said.

While the city �igures out a solution for recycling, residents and businesses can take action on their own by composting.

As the city’s sustainability website notes, “Compost is the material that results from the natural decomposition of plant material and other once-living materials. Finished compost is an earthy, dark, crumbly substance that is excellent

Garbage-collection trucks that run on natural gas may eventually be fueled by food waste that digesters turn into gas. (City of Mesa)

daily routines. Similar April events highlight the sustainable commitments that the university has made to its students, staff and the public as a whole. “[We] are continuing to address our eight institutional sustainability goals: circular resources, collaborative action, climate positive, community success, food reconnection, optimized water, personal action, and climate resilience,” Norton said.

According to the university’s Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation website, ASU has set four key internal goals in its Strategic Plan for Sustainability Operations and Practices, which was updated in 2017.

These key goals include, “Advancements in technology and research, convergence of university mission with operations in a living laboratory, environment that extends to the broader world, increased urgency in addressing climate change and resource depletion, and learning from the practice of implementation,” ASU said.

In order to carry out these goals, ASU has set the eight commitments in place for increased action and engagement. It is shown through these continuous efforts why ASU has been awarded a Platinum STARS status- the highest status of its kind. 

‘Next big thing’ in green Mesa is waste diversion

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cott Bouchie has a modest suggestion on how to celebrate Earth Day: Reduce.

“We can’t recycle our way out of our problems,” said Bouchie, Mesa’s Environmental Management and Sustainability Department director.

While Earth Day is Thursday, April 22, Bouchie is hoping waste diversion will become an everyday thing for Mesa residents.

Composting is one way people can shrink their carbon footprints — by reducing the amount of land�ill that ultimately becomes climate-warming methane gas.

Last week, Bouchie met with Mesa’s Sustainability and Transportation Board to discuss the early stages of the city’s climate action plan.

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for adding to house plants or enriching garden soil.”

Though meat and �ish scraps are not recommended, vegetable and fruit peels and leftovers as well as leaves and grass clippings can be composted.

Aside from gardeners and green-conscious folks, the concept of composting is still gaining traction in the U.S., which is far behind other parts of the world.

According to the European Compost Network, the European Union composts about 40 percent of bio-waste.

Only 4.1 percent of wasted food was composted in the U.S. in 2018, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, citing the most recent year of statistics.

To encourage composting, the city of Mesa has backyard compost containers available to Mesa residents for a $5 nonrefundable delivery fee. For information on the composting barrels program, visit mesaaz.gov/sustainability.

“Waste reduction is the best thing folks can do,” Bouchie said.

While he acknowledged the $5 Mesa composting barrels are rudimentary, Bouchie added, “You can spend 100 bucks and get a nice rotating composter.”

What keeps people from composting?

“It takes some effort, more than just putting stuff into a bag and throwing it away,” Bouchie said.

Though it is dif�icult to measure how much Mesans are composting, as it’s a private effort, Bouchie knows exactly how

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many are participating in the city’s “green barrel program.”

About 40,000 residents put grass, leaves and branches in green barrels that the city provides and collects.

“The city has been a leader in dealing with green organics,” Bouchie said.

The next big thing While green barreling and composting is limited to voluntary participation of residents, “the next big thing” in Mesa waste diversion could be anaerobic composting on a large scale.

According to the American Biogas Council, “Anaerobic digestion is a series of biological processes in which microorganisms break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen. One of the end products is biogas, which is combusted to generate electricity and heat, or can be processed into renewable natural gas and transportation fuels.”

Mesa is �inalizing a feasibility study to evaluate introducing commercial food waste into one of the city’s wastewater treatment plants to create a source of renewable natural gas.

Intriguingly, the fuel could then be used on the city’s gas-powered garbage collection �leet, which would pick up more garbage and continue the cycle.

The project would utilize the anaerobic digesters – large domes near Sloan Park in northwest Mesa – that break down sewage sludge and create renewable natural gas.

The city’s sustainability site notes “the

digesters have room to add processed food waste, which helps create additional renewable natural gas. Once the gas is created, it can be cleaned to the required standards and ultimately used to fuel the city’s solid waste vehicles powered by natural gas.”

The potential for scale makes this project a potential game changer.

“Food waste typically represents the largest component of municipal solid waste, and land�ills are the third largest source of methane emissions in the United States,” states Mesa’s sustainability site.

“Through diversion of food waste, the city will capture fugitive methane that

would otherwise contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and instead use it to produce renewable natural gas.”

And, as Bouchie noted, diverting food waste from land�ills extends their useful life.

“The new administration is really pushing to do these kinds of projects, they’re reaching out to communities,” Bouchie said.

On a smaller scale, “Food waste is going to play a large role in the climate action plan,” Bouchie said.

He expects to bring a draft of the plan to Mesa City Council in June. 

tainability. The site includes information about Mesa’s composting program, seed library, incentives for grass removal, great water-saving ideas and activities for kids.

The city also has partnered with Mesa Public Schools this year to get students involved with an “Express Your Environmental Self” creative challenge. Students submitted entries of poems, pictures, paintings, or pieces of art to bring awareness to an environmental theme of their choice. The winners of the contest will be

announced on Earth Day. At the i.d.e.a. Museum, which is now open at limited capacity, a special upcycle challenge for visitors is planned on Earth Day. Guests can participate in a “Seed Starter” activity, while supplies last. Purchase timedadmission tickets at ideamuseum.org.

Mesa has designated Friday, April 30, as Arbor Day, to “celebrate and promote the signi�icant role trees play in our urban environments.”

Members from Arizona State University,

who have identi�ied a study area in west Mesa for extreme heat impacts, will give a presentation at the Monday, April 19, City Council meeting.

ASU is promoting a Cool Island Neighborhoods community-led initiative to help identify solutions to cool communities with actions such as tree planting.

For the 11th consecutive year, Mesa has been named a Tree City USA Community by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to community forestry. 

The anaerobic digesters near Sloan Park in northwest Mesa could be “the next big thing” in Mesa sustainability, as the digesters can turn food waste into renewable natural gas.

(City of Mesa)

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he �irst Earth Day was celebrated April 22, 1970.

This year, earthday.org will have its second Earth Day Live digital event, with workshops, performances and educational forums from regenerative agriculture to reforestation starting at 9 a.m. Thursday.

Mesa is supporting efforts of the community by offering 50 “fun and easy” ways to take part in Earth Day at mesaaz.gov/sus-

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ter curb, struck a signal pole and plowed through a red light, smashing through a masonry block wall before rumbling into a home at 10024 East Isleta Ave. A dozen people were in the home.

“I don’t remember a lot,” Mcdonald said.

“I remember we were sitting there talking.

I remember hearing a bang and then stuff falling on me. Then I don’t remember any stuff that happened after that until I was pulled out of the garage.

“And I remember talking to Todd. He was laying in the driveway.”

In the commotion of screaming and sirens, the two were able to communicate one �inal time.

“He responded to me, I got to talk to him for a couple seconds,” Mcdonald said. “I asked him, ‘Baby, are you OK?’ He looked up at me, like he was making sure I was OK. Then he said, ‘I can’t breathe.’

“I was screaming for someone to help but I guess the paramedics were there because they pulled me away and started working on me.”

Welliver, 50, died at the hospital. Mcdonald and a child were taken to the hospital where they were treated for serious injuries.

Tobon was also taken to the hospital, where he was treated for minor injuries before being released.

He has not been charged with any driving offenses by Mesa Police.

Three months later, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration declared Tobon – who also went by Daniel Moran and Daniel Tobon – is “an imminent hazard to public safety.”

According to the police report, Tobon told Of�icer Miranda Dewitt he had not been drinking and brie�ly answered questions as he was being loaded into an ambulance.

“At this point Daniel began to become unresponsive and was not answering any questions. Daniel was given a blood sugar test which showed a level of 60 – indicating possible hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar,” the report reads.

“Daniel was then given an IV and seemed to react after a few minutes and was able to start answering questions. Daniel claimed that he was diabetic and that he took medication daily (metforim-500mg).

I rode inside the ambulance as Daniel was taken to Banner Desert Hospital for treatment,” Dewitt wrote.

The 18-wheeler barrelled into a home on East Isleta Avenue in Mesa, killing one occupant and injuring two others. Though not charged with any criminal offenses, the driver has been labeled a road hazard. (Special to the Tribune) “During my contact with Daniel at the hospital, he did not seem to know what had happened or what caused the accident. Daniel stated that he had not been feeling ill or tired and had not used any drugs or alcohol,” Dewitt continued.

“Daniel stated that he had taken his dia-

betes medication that morning and had drank some chocolate milk and had a granola bar while he was driving.”

Fraudulent certi�ication Tobon was ordered “not to operate any commercial motor vehicle in interstate

Todd Welliver was just sitting with his fiance, Ginger Mcdonald in their home on New Year's Eve when a truck rammed their home and took his life. (Special to the Tribune)

commerce.”

Federal “investigators found that in September 2020, Tobon had fraudulently certi�ied his USDOT/FMCSA medical examination report form; he also fraudulently certi�ied the form previously in September 2018,” a USDOT press release stated, noting the medical certi�ication process “is designed to ensure CDL holders are physically quali�ied to operate commercial vehicles safely.”

Each driver is required to complete a health history section and certify that the responses are complete and true.

Providing “inaccurate, false or misleading information may invalidate the examination and medical examiner’s certi�icate,” federal authorities note, and could even lead to civil penalties.

The March 9 federal imminent hazard order told Tobon his “continued operation of a commercial motor vehicle while medically unquali�ied poses a signi�icant danger to you and the motoring public.”

Tobon may not operate a commercial motor vehicle until he completes a returnto-duty process that includes obtaining a valid medical certi�ication issued by a certi�ied medical examiner.

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eastbound US 60 on ramp and that it almost struck a median barrier several times and was “traveling 70 miles an hour while taking the Crismon Road off ramp.”

In her report, Dewitt wrote Tobon told her that “his neck, arm and back were hurting.

“I did not see any major visible injuries besides what appeared to be some small minor scratches/abrasions to his face, neck, hands and arms,” Dewitt said, adding Tobon “thought someone had hit/ bumped him with a car which caused him to crash into the wall.”

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portation, “The crash report prepared by the Mesa Police Department noted it appeared Tobon made no evasive driving maneuver to avoid the crash, adding one of the possible in�luencing conditions for the crash was ‘illness or physical impairment.’”

Chaos and death According to a Mesa Police report, “A semi-tractor with a loaded trailer exited US 60 eastbound at Crismon Road, went through a red light, ran over the center curb, went off the roadway on the southeast corner.

“The combination vehicle then struck a City of Mesa signal pole, a masonry block wall owned by an HOA, went through landscaping and struck the residence of 10024 East Isleta Ave. in Mesa.

“As a result of the collision with the residence, one person is deceased, two more have serious physical injuries, two vehicles parked in the garage were damaged and the residence was destroyed.”

One of the �irst of�icers on the scene summarized the chaos: “Catastrophic damage to the lower level of the townhouse made the structural integrity of the remains of the building highly questionable. Rubble and debris were piled up around the truck … Many people were walking around and it was initially unclear who had been in the building and who were neighbors.

“A man lay on his back on the ground just south of the sedan with Of�icer Dewitt standing next to him. A bystander told me that this was the driver of the semi-truck.

He was conscious and was laying in a position with his hands behind his head as if he was about to perform stomach crunches.

“A Mesa Police Of�icer and a DPS Trooper were attempting to revive a man later identi�ied as Todd Michael Welliver. Welliver was lying on the ground on the north side of the truck and was completely unresponsive. A few people were crying and speaking of Welliver, calling him by name.”

He noted Mcdonald “was crying and dazed.”

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Todd Welliver is seen here in happier days with his daughter and two grandchildren.

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Waldherr “that Mcdonald had been buried in rubble in the kitchen and had been unable to move until she had been pulled out.”

He noted that Waldherr herself “had drying trickles of blood down her face from her hair.”

Waldherr’s grandson Austin Foltz, “was dazed and lethargic. He had bruises and scrapes on his shirtless upper body,” the of�icer reported, adding: “He told me that he did not know what had hit him and it hurt to move. Waldherr and Foltz both told me that they had been in the living room when the crash had happened. Bonnie Waldherr described the situation brie�ly, telling me that the home had exploded around them.”

Neighbor Taylor Ervin told police he and another man helped him get the truck driver out of the cab.

“Ervin told me that the driver had strug-

gled against them as they had tried to get him out of the truck cab, saying, ‘No,’ and fumbling with items inside the cab, possibly trying to hide something in the cab,” the police report states. “Ervin told me that they had needed to wrest the driver’s grip from the steering wheel to get him out of the cab.”

Michael Calabrese told police he saw the truck barreling down the freeway off ramp “at approximately 60 miles per hour” and that the driver never slowed for a signal at the end of the exit ramp.

Another witness told police Tobon nearly wrecked on the highway: “Of�icer Kennedy said the witness began to see the 18-wheeler swerving from one side of the eastbound San Tan 202 to the other at Val Vista Drive.”

Kennedy said the witness followed the 18-wheeler eastbound and then onto the

Lasting devastation “I’m usually pretty happy, ‘It’ll be OK’ kind of outlook,” Mcdonald said, three months after losing her �inance. “Now, I’m just like the opposite … It’s been hard.”

She said she and Todd’s family only recently received the detailed police report.

“Hopefully, he’ll be charged soon,” she said, of Tobon.

“Even though it was a medical emergency, he was driving illegally. And he did kill someone and injure me and someone else … Yes, I would like to see him being charged.”

She said 10 people in an extended family lived in the house for two and a half years.

They all had to relocate. “We are not allowed back into the house.”

Meanwhile, she slowly recovers from various injuries: “I’m still in treatment. I probably will be for a long time.”

She noted her physical and emotional recovery has been boosted by “a lot of love and support from Todd’s family in Illinois.”

She met him through a mutual friend six years ago, shortly after he moved to Arizona. “We were friends �irst. We were both seeing other people.”

Mcdonald said Todd, who worked as a machinist in Tempe, loved to make her laugh and had a big heart.

“He had a good sense of humor. He was a good guy. He would do anything for “ Indeed, her lasting memory is his craning his neck to �ind her, moments before he would die.

“He was more worried about me.” 

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Rule change sought for parents of disabled kids

BY CASEY FLANAGAN Tribune Staff Writer

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wo Valley mothers have started a push to permanently extend a pandemic-era rule that lets Arizona parents become paid direct care workers for their own children with disabilities.

The Arizona Department of Economic Security Division of Developmental Disabilities put the temporary policy in place April 8, 2020, a release on their website said.

The policy allows parents or guardians of children with disabilities to “temporarily be hired by a quali�ied vendor agency,” where these families would usually �ind out-of-family providers, “to be a direct care worker (DCW) for their child,” the release said.

The release said parents must complete all the same training and certi�ication necessary to become a regular direct care worker. The same accountability standards apply, and parents are paid accordingly, the release said.

At the end of the COVID-19 national emergency, which President Joe Biden extended in February, “DDD will rescind this exception and parents will no longer be able to be paid to provide care for their children,” the release said.

Lauryn Van Rooy of Mesa and Brandi Coon of Surprise are both mothers of

City of Mesa seeks board, committee applicants

Mesa wants the knowledge, expertise and experience of its residents to advise, inform and make recommendations on policies and services.

Recruitment for advisory boards and committees is ongoing, and all appointments of applicants to the boards are recommended by the Mayor and approved by Council.

Volunteers are sought for the Building Board of Appeals, Human Relations Advisory Board, Housing & Community Development Advisory Board, Judicial Advisory Board, Museum and Cultural Advisory Board, Personnel Appeals Board and Self-Insurance Board of Trustees.

To apply and learn more: mesaaz.gov/boards.

MAC making spaces available for nonprofits to use

Mesa Arts Center Foundation’s Arts at the Center program is accepting applications for rental/production sup-

children with disabilities. They decided this temporary policy should be “extended permanently because of the bene�its we’ve personally seen,” Coon said.

The two mothers started a Change.org petition to permanently extend this pandemic-era policy.

Since the mothers released the petition, it has surpassed 2,700 signatures.

“Overall, we’ve had really good support,” Coon said. “I think the struggle comes in with educating those who are unfamiliar with what we as families with children who have disabilities experience on a daily basis.”

Coon said one of the most prominent issues facing parents of children with disabilities is the high turnover rate among out-of-family providers.

“We have a high turnover of providers very often, where we will be interviewing people that the agency sends, we’ll do some in-home training, and within a few months – if they last that long – then we’re on to the next person,” Coon said.

Coon said providers are needed when “the parents can’t physically lift their child or they can’t physically care for them, or single parents who can’t just do that care 24/7 without being run down.”

“Our hypothesis is that through this program, there hopefully will be more providers available to help the cases and be really speci�ic where that need is,” Coon said.

Van Rooy said the policy cuts down on consistency issues resulting from the high turnover rate for direct care workers.

According to Van Rooy, after an out-offamily provider is trained and certi�ied, “it’s then the family’s responsibility to train the provider on what is needed for that speci�ic case.”

“The biggest thing with having parents be able to be providers is that they don’t require that additional training,” Van Rooy said.

The consistency made possible through the parent provider policy has resulted in a “huge amount of progress,” for Van Rooy’s son, she said, “because it’s something where he knows an X amount of time a day, whatever time of day we’ve picked, he’s gonna be working on these goals with Mom.” Coon said the policy is especially important for single parents looking to provide the best care for their child with disabilities.

“This gives them an opportunity to do that themselves, or to navigate how much time they want to do that, versus having an outside provider if they choose to work outside the home,” Coon said.

Coon stressed, and Van Rooy agreed, “we’re not advocating for ‘only parents are the only capable provider of our children.’”

“Both Lauryn and I need breaks,” Coon

said, “and all of the other parents in our situation need breaks, and we want those quali�ied providers to help in the way that we choose.”

“But the reality of the situation is a lot of us are ful�illing those hours regardless of if we’re able to bill them or not. And we want to be able to choose at any given point in our child’s life, what their best care in that moment is, whether that is us, or whether that’s a different person,” Coon said.

Coon said she completed multiple classes and passed a background check in order to be accepted into the program, and must thoroughly report daily activities to a quali�ied vendor agency, just like an outof-family provider would.

Once the COVID-19 pandemic’s national emergency status is lifted, “we would be given a 60-day transition period where the agencies would be then required to �ind providers to �ill the hours that parents are currently ful�illing,” Van Rooy said.

Coon said ending the policy could put families back into a “�inancial crisis mode,” as they deal with familiar problems like “inconsistent providers, high turnover, and things of that nature, which makes having outside employment very dif�icult to maintain long term.”

People interested in supporting Coon’s and Van Rooy’s cause can sign their Change.org petition at bit.ly/3rmlkjV. 

port for non-profit organizations interested in using MAC spaces in the 2021-22 season.

The deadline for a letter of interest is May 7 and a full application is due by May 21.

Up to six Arts at the Center grant recipients are chosen each year to receive rent-free use of a MAC theater or other space to present a performance or activity. Applications can be for one of MAC’s stages or one of its other studios, museum or outdoor spaces.

Theater seating can accommodate from 100 to 1,500 attendees, depending upon the selected space and the type and size of the presentation.

An Arts at the Center Grant allows presenters to have the facilities’ rental fee waived and to receive up to $1,000 in financial support to offset associated production costs. Arts at the Center applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Applicants can download the application here and should mail or email their Letter of Interest to: Renee Lopata, Mesa Arts Center Foundation, c/o Mesa Arts Center, PO Box 1466, Mesa, AZ 85211-1466 OR Renee.Lopata@MesaArtsCenter.

com. For more information about Mesa Arts Center Foundation and Arts at the Center, visit mesaartscenter.com/ foundation.

learning at its Mesa campus this fall.

Stating that “effort to return to normalcy will be continuously monitored over the coming months,” the university in a release said it will offer a “robust campus experience” including both in-person and online classes and athletic activities.

University President Charles Gregory said, “We made incredible strides during this past academic year adapting to entirely remote learning. Successfully adapting an online platform now enables us to implement an even broader spectrum of educational approaches.”

University officials are asking its entire community to continue wearing masks and practicing appropriate distancing. 

AROUND MESA

Alice Cooper coming to Las Sendas Golf Club

Alice Cooper will be leading “CoopStock - Music on the Green” 6-11 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at Las Sendas Golf Club.

He will be joined by Lou Gramm, the original voice of Foreigner; Tommy Thayer of KISS; and ASIA Featuring John Payne.

Food trucks and auctions also will be held – all to raise funds for the new Alice Cooper Rock Teen Center that will be opening in Mesa next year. Information and tickets: alicecoopersolidrock.com/event/coopstock.

Benedictine University announces reopening plan for fall term

Benedictine University will begin its return to in-person

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Mesa practice seeks alternatives to surgery TRIBUNE NEWS STAFF

A DR. NEIL MORRIS

Gilbert doctor whose practice is in Mesa can now add “cover doc” to his resume.

Dr. Neil Morris, a naturopathic medical doctor who owns the Regenerative Health Group at 420 W Mahoney Ave, Mesa, was featured on the cover of Top Doctor magazine, which looked at his focus on regenerative therapy and specialized treatments such as hormone optimization and regenerative injection therapy.

A Gilbert resident since 2009 who lives with his wife and four children, Morris was a registered nurse for 16 years before he became a doctor, working in a variety of specialty areas that included ICU, surgical trauma and cardiovascular

ICU, post anesthesia care unit, endoscopy, special procedures: bone marrow biopsy.

“But the biggest adventure I had was being a private nurse for several multi-millionaires and a billionaire,” he said, recalling how he flew in private jets, stayed on lavish yachts and attended high-level VIP events “all the while helping improve their quality of life.”

A 2019 graduate of Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, SCNM in 2019, Morris was a rarity as a student: he opened his practice while still in school and becoming “one of the very few to ever do this successfully.”

Morris’ interest in medicine, particularly his specialty, grew partly out of his participation in martial arts – which he still pursues.

After suffering from an accident during a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu match many years ago, he received regenerative injections that not only got him back in action but also inspired him.

He’s also helping patients recover from sport-related medical issues such as knee or shoulder injuries, earning the nickname “The Jiu-Jitsu Doctor” along the way.

For more than 10 years, regenerative medicine’s popularity has been growing and Morris links this trend to the extended time spent by naturopaths with their patients.

“More people are looking forward to working with a naturopath, now more than before. To be a naturopath ten

see REGENERATIVE page 22

Summit Memory Care helps patients stay at home

BY LORI MARSH Tribune Guest Writer

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omething is off.

Little things are being forgotten.

Your memory is starting to slip.

Doctor appointment is in five weeks.

Neurology appointment is scheduled eight weeks after.

Diagnosis: MCI Mild Cognitive Impairment or Dementia Now what?

There is no magic pill.

Neurologists and primary care doctors do not offer options.

This is the conversation I hear week after week when new participants finally find the Memory Clinic at The Summit. While research has made leaps and bounds in the area of brain health, there is still a roadblock to getting the treatments

to those affected.

When we opened the Memory Clinic at The Summit, it was to serve those that are experiencing cognitive decline or have a history in their family and want to take steps to repair and improve their cognitive function while remain independent in their homes.

That is correct, the goal is to not move you into an assisted living or memory care community but to improve your brain health so you can live your golden years independently.

Outpatient brain therapy treatments

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The Summit at Sunland Springs Assisted Living & Memory Care offers many ways to improve memory health. (Special to the Tribune)

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years ago would not have been as easy as it is nowadays,” he told Top Doc. His practice comprises four doctors, a hypnotherapist and support staff that focuses on a wide range from epigenetics, pain relief, sports medicine, hormone replacement therapy, men’s health, medical weight loss, general medicine and mind/body wellness.

“I personally focus on regenerative medicine with hormone replacement therapy, weight loss and injection therapy,” he said.

Hormone replacement therapy for both males and females help balance patients’ hormones – “which sometimes requires medication but not always,” he said.

“I also always provide alternative options for my patients,” he continued. “weight loss and hormone balancing of-

ten go together and require very similar therapies.”

“The majority of my patients come to me because they are in pain and looking for options other

than surgery,” Morris said, saying injection therapy helps many avert an operation.

“For instance my knee had a greater than

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85 percent ACL tear which ‘requires surgery,” Morris explained. “With the injections of platelet rich plasma, ozone and mesenchymal stem cell in three months I was able to repair my knee without surgery and return to doing my passion Brazilian jiu jitsu.

“The normal down time for an ACL repair is 9 months post-surgery. My down time was three months post-injury. With this I have been successfully treating many patients that have received Sports related injuries.”

Morris advises that people should look towards their health more seriously and boost their immune system as much as possible through exercise, proper diet, and through supplements, such as vitamins A, D, C, or zinc.

Information: rhg. health 

based on the work by Dr. Dale Bredesen and ReCode. The Enhance Protocol identifies the root cause of cognitive decline and with the goal to keep you independent and in your home.

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Lori Marsh is marketing director for The Summit at Sunland Springs Assisted Living & Memory Care, 2415 S. Signal Butte Road, Mesa. Information: thesummitaz.com, Lori@thesummitaz.com or 480-955-1633 

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How to relieve stress without alcohol consumption

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He also recommends other coping techniques to help older adults relieve stress without alcohol, including: Physical activity. Exercising regularly can increase overall health and sense of well-being. Unlike alcohol, exercising actually reduces stress in the long-term.

Mindfulness techniques. According to the National Institute of Health, people tend to consume alcohol when feeling stressed or anxious, so mindfulness exercises - such as meditation and breathing techniques - are recommended to naturally help your body and mind relax and

release stress.

Find a quiet place in your home and set a timer for a specified period. If you’ve never meditated, start off with just three minutes, and focus on your breathing.

Stay connected. Having a strong support system is key to help you with the temptation of drinking alcohol to relax. It’s very important to stay in contact with close friends and family during stressful situations, so check-in with your loved ones.

Creative expression. Creative outlets such as writing in a journal, drawing, music and dancing, can provide a way to man-

age anxiety in a healthy manner, according to the American Addiction Centers.

Perhaps this is the right time to test your creativity with a new activity that can help you release stress.

Get help. In response to the outbreak, Optum opened its emotional support helpline providing access to specially trained mental health specialists. This is a toll-free number, and it will be open 24 hours a day seven days a week for as long as necessary. This is a free service.

The number is 866-342-6892.

More information: OptumCare.com. 

lenging physical symptoms. However, products that deliver controlled, therapeutic doses of nicotine can relieve cravings and help with difficult physical withdrawal symptoms.

“One of the biggest ways I’m supporting my dad is stocking him up on effective, pharmacist-recommended smoking cessation products from Walgreens, which are much more affordable compared to similar products,” says Nguyen.

Before getting started, anticipate which products might work best for your needs.

While patches are a great choice for many people who like to “set it and forget it,” those who prefer to keep their mouth busy might prefer using a product like Walgreens Nicotine Gum. Available in 2 mg or 4 mg strengths, each piece lasts about 30 minutes and you can chew up to 20 pieces per day.

Similarly, Walgreens Lozenges also come in 2 mg and 4 mg strengths and are a good choice for people who may avoid gum due to TMJ problems.

• Build a plan: Quitting is highly personal. For a greater chance of success,

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plus years, they can definitely help you or a loved one,” says Nguyen.

When you quit smoking, you can lower your risk for a number of health problems including lung disease, lung cancer and heart disease. If you are attempting to go smoke-free, be sure you have all the support and tools you need. 

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s “quitting smoking” on the top of your list of goals for the year? Was it last year too? Here are some insights from those in the know into kicking this habit to the curb for good.

“They say old habits are hard to break, and when it comes to my dad’s addictive smoking habits, I couldn’t agree more,” says Linh Nguyen, the Houston style, fitness and mom blogger behind A Beautiful RAWR. “He knows smoking is detrimental to his health, but the thought of not having it be part of his daily routine has been a challenging, intimidating, and in some ways, scary idea for him to grasp.”

Nguyen’s family has resolved to help her father make this the year he quits smoking for good. For those 18 and older, consider these tips and insights she is sharing into the process.

• Identify your motivations: Quitting a smoking habit can be very difficult, but knowing why you want to quit can help you stick with it when things get tough.

“I think the biggest motivator for my dad to quit this year is our growing family. His grandkids are his world and I know he wants to be around to watch them grow up. To do that, we’re all making better choices for a healthier, longer life,” says Nguyen.

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PAD: The Silent Killer “PAD is often called the silent killer because you may have it and not even know,” says Dr. Joel Rainwater, chief medical officer of Comprehensive Integrated Care (CiC). The reason it is sometimes missed is because people dismiss the symptoms of this dangerous disease as ‘just a sign of getting older’. But it’s not. “It’s not normal to have difficulty walking to your mailbox, it’s not normal to have constant leg pain or cramping,” says Rainwater, “That’s not normal aging, it could be a sign of PAD.” While many of us tend to think it’s just “too many birthdays” because you can’t remember an injury or reason, your symptoms may be due to poor circulation or vascular insufficiency.

PAD is a circulation disorder and those with it are at a much higher risk of heart problems and generally have a much higher rate of amputations and death from heart attack or stroke.

“If there’s poor blood flow to

Dr. Rainwater has focused his medical career on educating the public and his fellow physicians to recognize PAD and start treatment as quickly as possible.

PAD is caused by the buildup of fatty material inside the arteries, limiting blood flow.

your legs and feet, you’ll have pain, cramping or wounds that won’t heal,” explains Rainwater. If you ignore these signs, it may lead to an amputation. “If you get an amputation because you have PAD, your life expectancy is worse than if you had breast cancer or lymphoma. PAD is no joke.”

In some cases, people have been diagnosed with, or think they have, neuropathy. The symptoms of neuropathy and PAD are very similar and include difficulty walking without taking a break, burning, tingling, numbness and/or pain. “When I see a patient who has been told they have neuropathy and they’ve been maximized on medication that’s not working, I know there may be something else causing it and one of the big, notorious offenders in that scenario is PAD,” says Rainwater.

PAD is caused by the buildup of fatty material inside the arteries. This buildup occurs gradually over time and hardens into plaque inside the artery. This condition is

known as atherosclerosis.

Sometimes, it’s called “hardening of the arteries.” No matter what you call it, this plaque causes a narrowing of the passageway, restricting the amount of blood that flows throughout the body.

Without an adequate blood supply, your body can’t get the oxygen and nutrients it needs to maintain healthy legs, feet and toes. “This is something we can fix,” explains Rainwater. “The good news about PAD, is that there’s hope. There is treatment and it’s excellent, it’s been one of the biggest success stories in all of medicine.” Patients are able to get back on their feet and every day living with almost no downtime, not stitches and no overnight hospital stay. Medicare as well as most insurance plans will cover treatment.

Rainwater says, “The method of diagnosis, the treatment was unheard of 20 years ago.

It’s become so sophisticated and so easy for the patient to tolerate that there’s no reason not to seek answers for this condition.”

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ianah Wynter, who has a background in �ilm, theater and television, will lead the newly named Sidney Poitier New American Film School in downtown Mesa.

Wynter, a professor and chair of the Department of Cinema and Television Arts at California State University, Northridge, will take over as director of the �ilm school at Arizona State University July 1.

The Sidney Poitier New American Film School, with nearly 700 students, is one of �ive schools in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at ASU. In January, the school was named for Poitier, an actor known for breaking racial barriers, in a move that signi�ied ASU’s commitment to inclusivity and diversity.

Wynter said she wanted to become part of the ASU community because “it was the

Dianah Wynter will become the director of the Sidney Poitier New American Film School at ASU on July 1. ( Special to the Tribune) sense of mission that was presented to me – creating young �ilmmakers and mediamakers dedicated to equity and inclusiv-

ity, and democratizing their pathway to accomplish this.”

“As a mandate of a �ilm school, it’s sur-

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ahiriana Campuzano, from Mesa, conducts an inspection on a medium tactical vehicle as part of a “fight now” exercise in the Pacific. (Special to the Tribune) Veterans Advisory Commission.

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rizona veterans have a new information source thanks to a video series launched recently by the City of Scottsdale.

“VeteransAZ” is a fast-paced 30-minute program featuring veteran pro�iles, interviews and news nuggets geared to the state’s veterans community.

The program is an initiative of Scottsdale’s Veterans Advisory Commission, which is tasked with providing information and education about veterans and veteran programs and services.

While it may originate in Scottsdale, the scope of the video program is geared to extend beyond city boundaries.

“We’re going to use the show to showcase veterans program throughout the state,” said Kelly Corsette, the city’s communications and public affairs director. Corsette is a Navy veteran and is the staff liaison to the

prising, but for a whole university, it’s inspiring.”

Steven Tepper, dean and director of the Herberger Institute, said, “Her decades of experience as a director, combined with her knowledge of the industry both as it is and as it needs to be, make her the perfect person for this critical new position in the Herberger Institute.”

Joanna Poitier, wife of Sidney Poitier, said the family is happy, praising “her voice and knowledge in overseeing curriculum and pathways for promising youth to creatively and effectively tell their stories.”

“Sidney is especially proud of the fact that they hired a woman, not to mention a woman of color, as he has been surrounded by strong women his entire life and is the father of six talented and outspoken daughters.”

Although out only a few weeks, Scotts-

dale’s video program has already been picked up by six other municipal television stations, spanning a region from Casa Grande to Show Low. The program is also being distributed as a podcast.

The �irst episode served up an eclectic mix focused on individuals who served in Vietnam.

It featured interviews with Scottsdale resident Mike Burns, a Marine infantry captain during the war, and Anthem resident Tom Kirk, an Air Force captain who spent more than �ive years in a Vietnamese POW camp after his jet was shot down.

The debut program also featured a pro�ile of Winslow native Jay Vargas, a Marine veteran who received the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War. You can watch the video at ScottsdaleAZ.gov/veterans.

The city’s veterans web page also fea-

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group of inspired kids from ages 4 to 12 recently worked together to run a lemonade stand to raise money for local cancer patients.

After raising $10, the Banner Health Foundation created the “Lemonade Challenge,” encouraging people to donate in the same spirit of helping others through Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Patient Assistant Fund.

Proceeds will help patients pay for treatment and Banner MD Anderson CEO Lamont Yoder and other Banner leaders will match donations dollar for dollar.

It all started with tiny hands pulling lemons off a fruitful tree in Emily Rosenhan’s backyard in Mesa. Her energetic kids – Albert, 4, Beth, 6, and Ella, 8 – soon brought eight neighborhood friends together to operate the lemonade stand with support from parents.

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Poitier won an Oscar for his role in the 1963 �ilm “Lilies of the Field,” which was set and �ilmed in Arizona. He also was the �irst Black actor nominated for a best actor Academy Award for the 1958 movie “The De�iant Ones.”

Wynter loves the creativity of directing as well as the stress.

“Being very creative on a large scale is exhilarating, doing something creative with a large group of people all working toward the same goal,” she said.

“And it’s that experience, at scale, that de�ines the Poitier �ilm school. Our goal goes beyond opening night. The goal is social change.”

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tures a news feed, a veterans resource guide and a list of veterans organizations.

Corsette said if you have topic ideas for future episodes of VeteransAZ you can email him at KCorsette@ScottsdaleAZ.gov Scholarships honor fallen Marine �ire�ighters The Hotshot �ire�ighters who perished in 2013 �ighting the Yarnell Hill Fire shared a special bond. Three of their members were part of another brotherhood.

Jesse Steed, Travis Turby�ill and William Warneke were all U.S. Marine veterans.

“They kept running back and forth to get more lemons,” said Emily, adding that it meant a lot for them to be able to experience the opportunity to help in making a difference in people’s lives, she said.

Other kids who took part in operating the stand included Lyla Stamm, 8, Jackson Stamm, 6, Anna Elder, 12, Matt Elder, 10, Brendan Estopellan, 11, Logan Estopellan, 9, Jacob Estopellan, 6, and Joshua Estopellan, 5.

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Established in 1978, Banner Health Foundation secures and stewards charitable contributions to advance Banner Health’s nonpro�it mission of making health care easier.

Contributions are invested locally to support patient care programs and services operated by Banner’s many hospitals and health care facilities across Arizona. 

After earning her master’s degree in theater at the Yale School of Drama, Wynter planned to direct sitcom television while continuing her theater career. Her �irst directing job turned out to be a TV movie, “Daddy’s Girl,” an after-school special for which she earned an Emmy nomination.

“Suddenly I was on the path of a singlecamera director with my �irst movie in the children’s category,” said Wynter, who directed Nickelodeon shows for a few years.

In the early 2000s, while directing a play written by a Yale classmate, Wynter learned how much she enjoyed teaching.

She also earned a master’s degree in �ilm directing from the American Film Institute.

Asked how she incorporates diversity in the classroom, she described analyzing The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation seeks to honor those men and is launching a campaign to establish three Honorary Scholarships in their name.

The Scholarship Foundation is the nation’s oldest and largest provider of needbased scholarships to military children.

The foundation invites community members to pay tribute to Steed, Turby�ill and Warneke by donating to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation’s Granite Mountain Hotshots Honorary Scholarship Fund.

Any amount is welcome and one hundred percent of all funds contributed will be restricted to the Granite Mountain

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A group of Mesa children ran a lemonade stand to help cancer patients, inspiring anew kind of fundraiser for the Banner Health Foundation (Special to the Tribune) the cinematography of “The De�iant Ones” in class.

“It won the Academy Award for its blackand-white cinematography, and it gave me an opportunity to discuss race within the context of aesthetics,” she said. The movie is about two convicts, played by Poitier and Tony Curtis, who are on the run while still chained together.

“I emphasized the challenges the cinematographer faced with all those night scenes and two actors with starkly contrasting skin tones, one very dark and one pale, and how he balanced the light.”

Later in the interview process, she was asked if she knew the school was to be named for Poitier when she gave the example.

“I did not. I was just pulling an example

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Serving their country Mesa’s Jacob Swisher is an Air Force staff sergeant serving with the 88th Security Forces Squadron at Wright-Patterson

from my syllabus,” she said. “It felt like a rather spiritual phenomenon that I did.”

As a scholar, Wynter wrote an article for “Africology: The Journal of Pan African Studies” about one of her favorite movies, “Black Panther.”

The paper, “Combat, Couture, and Caribbeana: Cultural Process in Coogler’s Black Panther,” also was an homage to her aunt, Sylvia Wynter, a prominent scholar of Pan-African studies.

“When we spoke about ‘Black Panther,’ she was so passionate about its importance to world culture,” she said. “She had done a study decades ago on combat, dance and culture and so I thought I would build an argument based on her earlier work.”

ASU News contributed to this report.  Air Force Base, Ohio. His duties include providing base defense, as well as providing law enforcement on the installation.

Mesa’s Ahiriana Campuzano is a corporal in the Marine Corps serving as an embarkation specialist with Combat Logistics Regiment 3.

He recently participated in an exercise to test a “�ight now” force to seize and defend key maritime terrain around Okinawa, Japan.

Campuzano’s unit is based in Okinawa and is part of the III Marine Expeditionary Force’s logistics and combat service support operations. 

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t likely never will rival Pittsburgh of the 1950s, but Mesa is about to start pumping out more steel.

Commercial Metals Company is looking to nearly double its production and add scores of workers with an expansion near Meridian and Pecos roads in southeast Mesa.

CMC’s request sailed through the Planning and Zoning Board and Mesa City Council, receiving council approval April 5.

“The proposed merchant micro mill will create an additional 186 high tech positions with an average salary of $70,000 per year plus bene�its,” CMC’s pitch said, noting the existing mill has 242 employees.

CMC says the new mill will pump out 600,000 tons of rebar and other steel products per year.

The expansion will nearly double the mill’s current 242-employee payroll. (CMC) And the Mesa plant boasts it leads the way in green production: “Similar to our existing operations in Mesa, which has the lowest carbon emissions of all domestic steel mills, the proposed mill utilizes innovative technology that will allow it to be even more environmentally friendly.

“In addition, the proposed Merchant Micro Mill has the potential to be the �irst steel mill to be partially powered through solar energy.”

The micro mill will melt down recycled metal, including used cars, ap- CMC plans to expand its workforce and steel production in southeast Mesa with a Merchant Micro ��� STEEL MILL ���� 32 Mill. (CMC)

Mesa �lorist: cartels helped �lowers stay fresh

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lowers are shipped from around the world to Crismon’s Flowers in downtown Mesa – and co-owner Steven Menlove said South American drug cartels invented ways to keep them fresher longer.

“For Valentine’s Day, we never used to hear this but people are saying that red roses last 10 days to two weeks,” said Menlove. “The quality is incredible.

“In South America, a lot of these people who used to grow and ship drugs have the resources to spend money on purchasing and cultivating �lowers that last the most time.”

“So, they would actually start growing �lowers to ship drugs inside the �lowers because the scent

would help cover up the smell of the drugs.”

As cartels faded, the �lower industry blossomed more.

“It has changed dramatically.

It’s pretty cool to think that �lowers have actually gotten rid of the drug growers a little bit because it’s putting the people to work down in South America and giving them money. It has gotten rid of the need to make money by growing and selling drugs. It’s awesome.”

“I have tulips from Holland, roses from Ecuador, hydrangeas from Columbia and orchids from Taiwan all in one arrangement,” said Menlove.

“Literally the whole world is in that arrangement. It’s pretty cool to think about how much it’s become a world market.”

The Crismon family started the business in 1938. Menlove and his

business partner bought the store 30 years ago.

“My wife worked for Charlie Crismon along with her partner, Deanne Davis, for years,” said Menlove. “Crismon and his family didn’t want to do it anymore. So, he contacted us and said, ‘You’re just about like family. I trust you with my family name.’”

What sets Crismon’s apart from the competition, he added, “is the personal attention – all the way from taking orders to making sure the order is what they ordered.”

“With some of the bigger, more corporate type �lower shops, the person who takes the order is de�initely not the person who makes the order,” he said. “So, there’s no real attachment to the order….“Whereas

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Steven Menlove of Crismon’s Flowers in Mesa said drugs have helped. (Special to the Tribune)

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and provided with the best service possible to make customers feel at home.

“The service you get here is very personal. It’s close to where I live and everybody is so friendly, so it is just a great place to be and have my breakfast,” said Mesa local and regular customer Dennis Tucker.

The restaurant has not had much dif�iculty with their mask policy. OverEasy does encourage masks, and the staff said they’ve had more compliance than resistance from their customers.

Terpay said the staff will continue to wear masks, and the restaurant will encourage customers to wear masks but if a guest chooses not to wear a mask, they will not be denied service.

Many employees have been at the location for several years.

“It is very much like a family relationship with all of the coworkers, everyone gets along, and all the clientele seem to really care about the servers as well,” said server Mckenzie Wessing.

OverEasy is currently hiring and Terpay is looking for “someone with good ethics who is motivated, reliable and hard-working.” 

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f you’re looking for a quality scratchmade brunch with a touch of the Midwest then OverEasy, may be the breakfast joint for you.

Owner and general manager Chris Terpay claimed that once the restaurant at 6451 E. Southern Ave. in Mesa reopened for dining in after last spring’s pandemic-driven shutdown, his numbers were even better than they before the coronavirus struck.

“During the shutdown numbers dropped by approximately 60 percent, but once we reopened inside dining, numbers increased by approximately 20 percent more than they were before COVID-19 happened,” said Terpay.

Only a few employees were working when the restaurant resorted to takeoutonly while others had to wait until indoor service could resume. Terpay said he brought back the rest of his staff as soon as that happened.

“I think we handled the COVID-19 shutdown amazingly and super ef�iciently. We got to-go’s immediately on the website,

upgraded our platforms, sanitized immediately, limited capacity after reopening and I believe we did everything we could have to recover smoothly,” said manager Paige Ruth.

The restaurant lost some regulars because a majority are older and at higher risk. But they remained loyal customers

pliances, machine turnings and assorted scrap metal in a 105-ton furnace.

The boiling, liquid steel goes to a ladle metallurgy station where it is re�ined, then poured into a water chilled copper mold.

CMC’s steel plant is bordered by East Pecos Road to the north and East Germann Road to the south. The new mill will be just under 500,000 square feet on 84 acres west of the current mill.

The site plan also shows a 40-acre solar panel area located on the northeastern section of the property.

When CMC shared its plans with neighbors in January, “Dave Jarvis expressed his concern regarding Meridian Road becoming a bottleneck and inquired as to CMC’s plans to widen Meridian,” according to the proposal’s citizen participation report.

Jarvis and another neighbor also requested an 8-foot cinder block wall be constructed along Meridian and Pecos Roads, with landscaping “to soften the appearance of the wall and manufacturing facility.” 

if I look at a bouquet and it needs another rose or another �lower, then we’re going to go ahead and put that extra �lower in because our customers are most important to us.”

“They may place an order online. When we call, we might say, ‘Hey, this doesn’t look very good. What if we did this for you? …and 95 percent of the time the customer says, ‘Thanks for calling and letting me know. I appreciate that.’”

“The amount of experience we have in our employees who work here” also helps.

“All of our designers have at least 20 years experience. One of them even has 40. With that experience, we can give a little better service.”

While �lower arranging might look easy to some, there’s an art that goes into it.

“You can see people who have learned to make an arrangement mechanically and make it look not bad. But there are artistic people where �lower designing just �lows out of them.”

Despite the pandemic, he said, “We’ve

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OverEasy Restaurant in Mesa has found its traffic increasing since it reopened after the first month or so of the pandemic, as customers are lured by tasty breakfast items like this French toast. (Special to the Tribune)

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by ordering their favorites online.

“Regulars are very important to OverEasy, they are the glue to the brand, here four or �ive days a week, creating a constant �low of traf�ic coming in for us,” said Terpay.

Terpay said OverEasy prides itself on hospitality and one of his main goals is to ensure that every guest is treated equally

had a record year.

“We’ve built our business a lot around caring for several of the local funeral homes. Because we have that relationship with them, they send us a lot of business.”

Even before the pandemic, Menlove cut back on the number of weddings.

“There are a lot of designers who do weddings from their home and it’s hard to compete with what they can charge for weddings because they don’t have the overhead I have.”

As far as the most popular �lower, it changes all of the time but “sun�lowers have been incredibly popular the last 18 months to two years,” said Menlove. “I just can’t keep them in. Even on Valentine’s Day, we had so many people asking for sun�lowers.”

Cheaper �lowers are usually chrysanthemums that come in various colors and different forms.

“A �lower that’s not super cheap to buy but it takes a lot of space in arrangements is hydrangeas,” Menlove added. “They’re beautiful and people love them but they take a lot of room in that bouquet.”

He said there are some brand new col-

ors in roses – including brown – which run about three times as much as traditional colors.

“It’s because of the color and everybody wants it now,” explained Menlove.

“They’re so new they don’t have a huge capacity to produce so it’s the law of supply and demand - a lot of people want it so they can give the money for it.”

He said people are always trying to invent new �lowers and new ways to grow them.

“People love them and they’re not afraid to pay for the new things coming out in the market,” said Menlove.

The busiest time of the year for the �lower shop is Mother’s Day. The busiest single day is Valentine’s Day. Menlove said Administrative Assistance Day is also pretty busy.

Menlove pointed out you can get cheaper �lowers in grocery stores but they’re not going to last as long.

“If you want quality,” he said, “it’s going to cost a little bit of money.”

Information: mesaaz�lowershop.com or 480-964-4595 

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My faith and hopes are restored by today’s Suns

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uick to hold a grudge, yet molasses-slow to forgive an enemy.

That will be my epitaph.

It also explains why I’m having a dif�icult time with the Phoenix Suns these days.

The Suns were a big reason I moved west in 1995. They had Charles Barkley, upon whom I had spent much of my grad school stipend buying cheap seats in Philly’s old Spectrum arena. If Phoenix was good enough for Chuck, hey, who was I to argue?

Two years after Suns fans had their hearts broken in the 1993 NBA Finals by Michael Jordan’s Bulls, I moved to Phoenix armed with all manner of purple hats and regalia. Over the next 15 years, I watched, listened or attended the next thousand Suns games in a row.

True story: I so loved the 2007 Steve

Nash-led Suns, I traveled to San Antonio for Games 3 and 4 of that franchise-changing playoff series against the loathsome Spurs.

I was in the stands when Robert Horry hip-checked Nash into the scorer’s table.

The ensuing mayhem caused Amar’e Stoudemire and Boris Diaw to leave the bench – earning each a one-game suspension – and required me to be physically restrained from punching a Spurs fan in the postgame taxi line.

Not my �inest moment as a human. And the Suns losing to the Spurs remains my biggest heartbreak as a sports fanatic.

The Purple Gang never really recovered from that debacle. They won 55 games the next season, but again lost to the Spurs in the playoffs. Coach Mike D’Antoni left; front-of�ice bumbling began.

By 2010, owner Robert Sarver had parlayed the mythic “Seven Seconds Or Less” squad into a sub-.500 bunch that wasted Nash’s prime. I shared season tickets with a buddy that year and seeing Sarver strut

about so annoyed me. I began to give my seats away – and skip watching games.

By 2012, I couldn’t have picked most Suns’ players out of a police lineup, a useful attribute when the team’s roster featured Marcus and Markieff Morris.

Then, a couple years ago, a strange thing happened: This franchise somehow found its way. Sarver slipped into the background, perhaps having realized that being a quiet disliked rich guy who owns a winning team is more pro�itable than being a loud disliked rich guy who owns a loser.

They drafted Devin Booker, who scores at will, inked world-class human Monty Williams as coach and landed Deandre Ayton, a 6-foot-11 mountain with Shaq-esque potential.

This iteration of the Suns grabbed the NBA’s attention by going 8-0 in last year’s COVID “bubble,” then traded for point guard Chris Paul, a sure Hall of Famer.

With the playoffs looming, Phoenix has the league’s second-best record. Few pun-

dits are shouting “title contender,” but with Lebron James gimpy, anything is possible in this odd, pandemic-mired season. I �ind myself wanting to care about the Suns again, but wary, on guard, over-cautious.

Will Sarver bust out his old foam �inger?

Will Manu Ginobili, age 133 and fully bald, come out of retirement to join the Lakers, then �lop the entire Suns team into foul trouble at a critical moment?

Or will the Suns end up in the �inals against the Brooklyn Nets, who appear to have signed every All-Star in NBA history and are coached by – wait for it – Steve Nash?

Imagine that storyline: The prodigal son returns, accompanied by his assistant coach – wait for it again – Mike D’Antoni.

Will they get their revenge on Sarver?

Or will the unthinkable happen: Will the Phoenix Suns �inally win an NBA title after zero championships in 53 seasons?

Finally, another Suns series I wouldn’t miss for the world. 

Despite rosters �illed with older, younger and medically discharged players, baseball continued during the war and cemented its spot in the annals of Americana alongside hot dogs and apple pie…or so it seemed.

Now, a different President has called on Major League Baseball in a very different way, and MLB has answered the call by joining in a political attack on Georgia – as well as an economic assault on the “majority minority” city of Atlanta.

Joe Biden was batting leadoff when it came to bashing Georgia. Appearing on ESPN’s coverage of Opening Day, President Biden turned Major League Baseball into a “political football,” calling on MLB to move the All-Star Game out of the Peach State.

Hyperbole is an omnipresent reality in American political speech, but Biden’s false charges plumbed new depths. He described the new Georgia Election Reform Law as an “atrocity,” added that it was “Jim Crow on steroids” and mistakenly claimed time and again that Georgia was closing the polls at 5 p.m. on Election Day. It was that �inal falsehood that drew the

ire of no less a progressive publication than The Washington Post. On March 30, the Post correctly pointed out that polls remain open until 7 p.m. four “Pinocchios” for his deliberate use of disinformation.

Yet “Geppetto” Biden continues to pull strings – or, more accurately, yank chains – by continuing to make that false claim.

Unfortunately, other publications lend credence to the incredible. Because the new Georgia Law requires Voter ID, Politico frets that it “could potentially restrict voting access.” But shouldn’t voting access be limited to legal, registered voters who can con�irm their identity?

With the White House using the “bully pulpit” to bully others, a compliant target was found in MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, who collapsed in the wake of the woke onslaught.

On April 2, Manfred fashioned a rhetorical spitball: “I have decided that the best way to demonstrate our values as a sport is by relocating this year’s All-Star Game.”

While Manfred got rolled, the Rockies were rewarded in the rush to relocate.

Let’s review what MLB is calling the best way to demonstrate values. The game was pulled from Atlanta, with a population that is 51 percent black, and moved to Denver, with a 10 percent minority populace.

Moreover, the Atlanta area, historically known as a center of black commerce, will lose an estimated $100 million.

So much for “racial justice.”

Conversely, Colorado – a state with what NBC News describes as “expansive voting laws” but more accurately identi�ied as “ballot fraud friendly,” given its policy priorities of same day voter registration and elections conducted primarily by mail – will prosper.

The implications are clear. MLB has chosen to “play ball” with Biden, and in so doing, has chosen sides politically. It is an error of major league proportions.

J.D. Hayworth worked as a sportscaster at Channel 10, Phoenix from 1987 until 1994 and represented Arizona in Congress from 1995-2007. His grandfather, Ray Hayworth, was a major league catcher for 15 seasons. 

MLB struck out in Georgia voter law response

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ittle more than a month after he called Dec. 7, 1941, a “Day of Infamy” and led America into World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt paused from his duties as Commander-in-Chief to assume the mantle of “First Fan.” In a letter to Commissioner Kennesaw Mountain Landis dated January 15, 1942, FDR requested that “baseball keep going.”

He believed it was important to stateside morale that our nation �ind respite from the rigors of wartime and that our “national pastime” could provide it.

Had a “woke” culture (as opposed to an awakened populace) existed in the early 1940s, there would have been plenty of complaints.

Major League Baseball was a segregated sport; there were no “workers’ rights” for players since teams “owned” them contractually; and the quality of competition suffered as young players volunteered for military service.

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group of 13 girls in 2019 represented Mesa and all of Arizona in the Junior Little League Softball World Series, an opportunity of a lifetime that brought success on a national stage.

The girls, who were selected for the All-Star team through Four Peaks Little League in Mesa, made a run to the quarter�inals in Kirkland, Wash. before they were eliminated from the tournament.

While they fell short of their ultimate goal, it’s a moment they knew at the time would be something they could re�lect on forever.

Now a year-and-a-half later, many of those girls now inhabit high school softball rosters. And one program in particular, Mountain View, has reeled in the bene�its of having the former All-Star players.

“A lot of this game is played between the ears,” Mountain View softball coach

I think the experience they had in the World Series, putting that con�idence and chip on their shoulder, then making varsity as freshmen and now as sophomores are starters, it’s huge.

“Having that type of con�idence and talent to go with it has de�initely helped.”

Six girls from the Four Peaks All-Star team now attend and play for Mountain View. Several of which have emerged as starters in their �irst two years with the program.

Ava Finn, a sophomore inMountain View sophomore infielder Ava Finn was one �ielder for the Toros, was part of six players on the Toro roster who played in the 2019 of the Little League team that Junior Little League Softball World Series from Four made a run to the World Series.

Peaks Little League in Mesa. (Pablo Robles/Tribune Staff) She played a key role then and Nikki Short said. “I think if you don’t have continues to do so now for the Toros batcon�idence in yourself it’s going to show. ting .353 with 3 RBI and a home run.

She said the 2019 World Series comes up often in conversation between her and her fellow teammates. Sometimes it involves their favorite memories from the trip and other times about what they could’ve done to keep their championship hopes alive in their �inal game. The experience overall is something they continue to cherish and has motivated them to chase the same type of success with Mountain View this spring.

“It was de�initely a once in a lifetime opportunity,” Finn said of the World Series trip. “We all got closer as a team and had a lot of fun. We communicate really well on the �ield and our energy is always really high. That’s what has helped us keep it going.”

Sophomore in�ielder Devin Bowman was also part of the 2019 Four Peaks team. The trip to the World Series came

young person let alone someone you know, it’s shocking and its tragic.”

Taylor starred for Capital on the basketball court and at wide receiver and return specialist on the football team his �irst three years of high school, as he helped lead the Cougars to the playoffs every season. He was due for another breakout senior season on the �ield before fall sports were canceled in West Virginia as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Seeking an opportunity, Taylor transferred to Chandler where he immediately became one of the Wolves’ return specialists on punts and kickoffs. He helped contribute to Chandler’s Open Division championship run, the second in as many years and �ifth straight state title overall.

Taylor’s accolades on the �ield

ferred walk-on offer to the West Virginia University.

Chandler assistant head coach Eric Richardson and assistant coach Scott Russell broke the news of Taylor’s passing to players. An outpour of support for the Chandler football program and for Taylor’s family extended from Arizona to West Virginia, where members of his hometown gathered to remember him.

Teachers at both Chandler and Capital high schools shared pictures of themselves wearing blue in honor of Taylor after his death.

While only with the program for a short period of time, Taylor was immediately welcomed and loved by everyone involved.

“He was really well-embraced by his fellow teammates coming from another state, one that is really far away,” Garretson said. “Any time something like this happens with young people, you just wonder how this could happen. It’s like it’s kind of not real.” 

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he Chandler High School football team is mourning the loss of Kelvin “K.J.” Taylor, who spent the 2020 season with the Wolves after transferring from West Virginia.

According to the Charleston GazetteMail, Taylor was shot and killed Wednesday, April 7 in Charleston, West Virginia, where he returned after the Arizona football season to �inish his senior year at Capital High School. Of�icials said he was transported to a local hospital shortly after the shooting but succumbed to his injuries. An investigation is underway.

Taylor was 18 years old.

“I thought, ‘how is that possible?’” said Chandler head coach Rick Garretson.

“You never think anybody, a young person, is going to have that type of tragedy in their life. He was just a kid looking to enjoy his senior year.

“It’s just a shock. Any time you lose a

Former Chandler wide receiver Kelvin “K.J.” Taylor, who spent the 2020 season with the Wolves after transferring from West Virginia, was shot and killed in Charleston, West Virginia on Wednesday, April 7. He was 18 years old. (Courtesy Andy Silvas) helped

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The unexpected time off gave Bowman and the rest of her team a chance to improve their individual skills. Many went the club softball route throughout the summer and fall to prepare for the 2021 spring season. Some of that improvement has been on display for Bowman already this year with one of the team’s highest batting averages of .696 with 21 RBIs and 3 home runs.

“I just try my best every day,” Bowman said. “I want to be the best I can be for my team. I think we are all so close and super good friends and that kind of just goes right into the game. We play for each other.”

Finn and Bowman aren’t the only girls from the Little League All-Star team now making an impact for the Toros.

Sophomores Sydney Vaughan, Mandi Bluth, Rylee Liljenquist and junior Maddy Bleak were all part of the World Series team now playing for Mountain View.

One of the stats from the 2019 World Series tournament run that stood out the most for the Mesa team was its offensive display. The team outscored its opponents 64-15 in the West Regional tournament that year, which clinched their trip to Washington.

Much like they did in 2019, the players have been key for Mountain View’s onslaught at the plate this season.

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“This group of players loves each other,” Short said. “They don’t get sick of each other. They feed off or one another and pick each other up when they’re down.

That’s something that no amount of talent can replace but when you add talent to it, that’s what really elevates them.”

Despite the team’s early success, there are still plenty of opportunities for Mountain View to prove itself as a title contender this season.

The Toros took on eighth-ranked Liberty this past Tuesday and traveled to face Pinnacle Friday, the top-ranked team in the 6A Conference. Mountain View also faces Red Mountain, Basha, Desert Vista and Queen Creek to �inish the season, all of which are ranked in or near the top 10.

Each player knows it won’t be an easy task to chase a championship. But they’re con�ident in their chemistry to help lead the way to success, just like they did in 2019.

“We have to make sure we don’t drop down to anyone’s level,” Short said. “We want to make sure we play our game.

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rom fruity rum-bused cocktails poured into handcrafted Polynesianinspired mugs, to tiki huts, sunset dinners and the sounds of ‘60s-style exotica lounge music, tiki culture is alive and well in Scottsdale.

The proof?

The Arizona Tiki Oasis festival returns to Hotel Valley Ho this month – and it’s so well-received, attendees have booked every single room at the resort.

Taking place April 22-25, Arizona Tiki Oasis offers a variety of experiences, including seminars, a pop-up art show, an outdoor marketplace, live music and more.

Some events are free, like the pop-up art show and outdoor marketplace, while others are tickets, like the Tiki-Tiki Ho-Ho Luau on the evening of April 23.

Here, attendees can feast on a traditional pig roast, fresh poke bowls, Crispy Cola Marinated Short Ribs, Hawaiian-themed desserts, and more — all while enjoying tropical libations and live music.

Tickets are $129 per person; and according to Arizona Tiki Oasis founders and producers Otto and Baby Doe von Stroheim, the luau is capped at around 200 people.

“In 2019, I think attendance was 400 people. So, it’s about half of what it was to allow for tables to be spaced out and for people to feel comfortable,” Baby Doe explained.

Baby Doe and Otto describe Arizona Tiki Oasis as a “choose your own experience” festival.

“Because it’s more of a connection with people, a lot of how we designed Arizona Tiki Oasis are smaller events – almost like you get to make your own journey or your own adventure in exploring the Hotel Valley Ho,” Otto said.

Baby Doe added that those staying at the resort “get the full experience.”

“They get to be in the pool. They get to go on the rooftop. They get to go into our

Colorfully garbed guests, exotic drinks and lots of fun are on tap at Arizona Tiki Oasis, taking place April 22-25 at Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale. (Tiki Oasis) evening seminars,” she said.

But Baby Doe and Otto still welcome off-site visitors to the festival, especially to the pop-up art show and the outdoor marketplace, which features more than 60 artists and vendors combined.

“Our most exciting one, I think, is our marketplace,” Baby Doe said.

“A lot of these artists have been working and working and working over the last 12 months, and they have these amazing creations,” she continued. “They are just so thrilled to have the opportunity to get these out in front of people – everything from tiki mugs, to carvings, jewelry, vintage clothing, and the list goes on.”

This year’s Arizona Tiki Oasis marks

Scottsdale resident Jon Arvizu’s �irst time attending the event as featured artist and his second as attendee.

“I have a soft spot for the artful Tiki Genre of the 1960s,” Arvizu said. “I brought my family to the inaugural event in 2019 to see friends and local vendors and enjoy the Valley Ho.” Arvizu has been designing and creating art featuring Arizona architecture and lifestyle for more than 20 years.

“In the right hands, ‘Tiki Desert Style’ is a natural �it,” he said. “One of my �irst jobs out of school was as a graphic designer at Fossil, and they have a very similar ‘Americana’ feel to the brand.”

“It’s fun to see that great 1960s style

featuring local plants and places unique to our high desert landscape, and it creates an authentic event experience,” he said.

The marketplace takes place that Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., while the art show takes place Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In addition to providing a gathering place for tiki lovers, Arizona Tiki Oasis is also dedicated to the “historic preservation of American Pop Culture through the lens of modern-day values.”

This year’s Arizona Tiki Oasis bene�its Arizona Preservation Foundation, a Phoenix-based nonpro�it that works with local, state, and national partners to promote and protect Arizona’s historic resources.

Arizona Tiki Oasis is the sister event of the popular and widely attended Tiki Oasis, conceived by Otto and Baby Doe von Stroheim in 2001.

The �irst event was held in Palm Springs as a fundraiser to support the rehabilitation of the Palm Springs Caliente Tropics Motel, and eventually moved to San Diego in 2006 to support the historic Bali Hai Restaurant and Hanalei Hotel.

Tiki Oasis is now the largest and longest-running Tiki event in the world.

Otto and Baby Doe expanded to Arizona because they were outgrowing Southern California.

And when Tiki Oasis started drawing crowds of around 4,000 to its �ive-night, four-day festival in San Diego, Otto and Doe knew they had to host a separate event elsewhere.

At Hotel Valley Ho this year, social distancing and masks will be enforced.

Hula’s Modern Tiki in Old Town will host the of�icial Arizona Tiki Oasis kickoff party on April 22 from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The kickoff event is open to the general public and offers attendees’ �irst opportunity to pick up of�icial 2021 AZ Tiki Oasis merchandize and collectible souvenirs.

“Go out and support local artist, mask up, and have fun!” Arvizu said.

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Rusty grew up in Southern California where he lived an active life raising a family, involved in church and finding who he was as a father of 3. Rusty relocated to Queen Creek, Arizona in the early 2000s where he fell in love with the town that gave him a new beginning.

Rusty joined the family of San Tan Hyundai while residing in Queen Creek, where he was able to touch lives both in his workplace and those he came in contact with on a daily basis. His positive outlook on life, boisterous laugh and caring nature were just some of the reason why Rusty was so loved and the loss of him is so hard. Leaving behind a void that many are feeling. Rusty loved the outdoors, golfing and his Genesis cars.

Rusty is survived by daughters Carly Alexis Phillips (35), Nicole Alexis Moran (31), son Russell Carl Dylan Low (27), chosen family Jimmy Lambert, Jacob and Serenity Estes. Grandchildren Corey William Phillips, Christopher Glen Phillips, Kade Tye Moore, and Ezekiel Asher Moran, and chosen grandson Grayson Estes; his father Lawrence James Low as well as extended family of brothers, sister-in-laws, nephews, and friends who will never forget the memories they have made with Rusty throughout his life. He is preceded in death by his mother Nora Lee Quesnot Brown.

Cremation has taken place and Rusty's ashes will be spread throughout his favorite parts of California and some of Arizona in the upcoming summer by his children and those who's lives he touched deeply. In lieu of flowers or donations, Rusty's family requests any photos or your eulogy of memories you have with him be sent via mail to: 381 Ridge View Dr Sequim, Wa 98382 or nicolemoran@outlook.com

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Nicole Ann Clasen a Nicole Ann Clasen a loving daughter, niece, loving niece, cousin daughter, and girlfriend cousin, girlfriend passed and away on Februaryaway 7th, 2021, at passed on Februthe age 22. Nicole ary 7th,of2021, at the was born on April 3rd, age Nicole 1998ofin 22.

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Jeff Clasen and Jaime Wallin.

During these 22 years, Nicole had already During years, Nicole paved her ownthese trail & 22 etched her name on thehad already paved her own trail and etched hearts of all who met her. She was a brilliant young womanon aspiring to become a Biologist her name the hearts of all who met determined to find a cure for cancer.

Nicole asher. She was a brilliant young woman had been introduced to this disease at a young piring to become a Biologist determined age from watching her "Mumsy" battle to find types a cureoffor cancer. multiple cancer whileNicole growinghad up. been It introduced thisherdisease at a young was importanttothat future children knowage their Grandmother. from watching her Mumsy battle mul-

tiple types of cancer while growing up. It Nicole was attending MCC to get the was important her future children prerequisite classes that completed before moving know Grandmother. to Texastheir with her boyfriend Dillan Church, to complete degree in Applied Science Nicoleherwas attending MCC to get&the become a Biologist. prerequisite classes completed before moving to beTexas with always her boyfriend Nicole will remembered for her Dillan Church, to complete herher degree beautiful smile, witty comments, and fiery in spirit.

Nicole knew what she wanted and set Applied Science and become a Biologist. the Nicole necessary to achieve them.

She for willgoals be remembered always planned on marrying Dillan by September her beautiful smile, witty comments, and 2023 and start on the first of three children her fiery Nicole knew what after living spirit. her "rockstar life".

Nicole wasshe wanted and setfullest. the necessary goals to living her life to the achieve them. She planned on marrying Nicole by is survived by her2023 "Mumsy" Jaime on Dillan September and start Wallin, father Jeff Clasen, Aunt Ellen the first oftwo three children Iseminger, uncles (Daveafter and living Jaysonher rockstarcousin, life. "Codster", boyfriend Dillan Wallin), Church, andwas her cat Kimberly Nicole living her "Keke". life to the fullest.

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On Saturday, April 3, 2021, Joseph Cruz Maldonado, loving son, brother and uncle and grandson, passed away at the age of 28 as the result of an automobile accident.

Joseph was born May 14, 1992 at Mesa General Hospital in Mesa, Arizona to Aaron and Debbie (nee Waite) Maldonado.

Joseph grew up in Mesa and the San Tan Valley areas and resided in Mesa at the time of his death. He attended schools in the Mesa, Combs and Queen Creek school districts graduating from Queen Creek High School in 2010.

Joseph served an honorable full time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter days Saints in the Guatemala North mission.

He learned to love the people, which was hard in the beginning because of his shy nature.

Through his mission he grew to become an outgoing fun loving active adult.

He was fluent in the Spanish language and actively attended various family and young adult wards. Joseph loved swimming, camping, hiking, fishing and shooting his guns. He enjoyed most outdoor sports. He liked to play soccer, football, pickle ball and frisbee. He enjoyed watching professional sports and was an ardent Green Bay Packers fan (Cheese-Head).

He loved working on his truck and was considered to be very patriotic often flying an American flag on his truck.

He had a contagious smile and infectious laugh that uplifted and delighted everyone he was around. He would help others at the drop of a hat without question and without judgement. His service to those around left indelible marks on countless people. His compassion and love for his fellow man was a hallmark of his life. He was a spiritual giant with a quiet spirit and led by example.

Joseph was preceded in death by grandparents: Josephine Waite, Cordelia Arvayo, Joseph Cruz Maldonado (His namesake) and his aunt Deann Arney. He is survived by his parents Aaron and Debbie Maldonado, sisters, Kaitelyn Carlen (Chris), Hannah Maldonado, Mattea Maldonado and Rose Apodaca (Hector). His grandfather James W. Waite Jr. He is also survived by his nieces Brielle Macias, Mila Carlen and nephews Christian Carlen and Aiden Apodaca. Joseph was laid to rest at San Tan Memorial Gardens on April 17, 2021.

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Rev. Canon Harold Stanley Knight Rev. Canon Harold Stanley Knight, a retired Mesa Episcopalian priest, passed away Nov. 17, 2020, at the age of 108.

Born in Rochester, New York on July 26, 1912, to Merton J. Knight and Elizabeth Jane Morrison. In 1934, he earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Rochester and a Master's degree from Colgate Rochester Divinity School. He was a Baptist pastor from 1937 to 1948 and later an Episcopalian rector at three New York State churches between 1948-57. In 1957, he moved to Mesa, Arizona, as rector of St. Mark's Episcopal Church for 20 years. Before his passing, an event space in the current church location was renamed Knight Hall.

Father Harold married Majorie Ruth Bryde Knight on March 24, 1937. They had two children, a son, Douglas Wayne Knight, and a daughter, Cheryl Anne Knight. Majorie died July 21, 1965. On October 30, 1971, he married Edithanne Davis Ball and became step -father to Barbara Anne Gibson and Bryn Elise Allen.

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480-898-6564 Public Notices T-Mobile USA is proposing to modify an existing wireless telecommunications facility on an existing self supporting lattice tower located near 11909 S. 202nd Street, Mesa, Maricopa County, AZ 85212.

The modifications will consist of collocating three (3) wireless antennas at a centerline height of 70 feet above ground level on the 120-foot tall self-support tower. T-Mobile USA will also add support equipment at ground level within the existing compound.

Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending such comments to: Project 6121001766 MW EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403, or via telephone at (678) 481-6555.

79916 PUBLICATION SUMMONS Small Claims Case Number 21SC3320 LIBRA F. LINTON 130 W. GUADALUPE ROAD #1104 GILBERT, AZ 85233 You are being sued by AMERICAN FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO., S.I. in the Small Claims Court of MILWAUKEE County, 901 N. 9th St., Milwaukee, WI 53233.

A hearing will be held at 8:30 a.m. on May 13, 2021. If you do not appear, a judgment may be given to the person suing you. (A copy of this claim has been mailed to you at the address above).

Dated this 14th day of April, 2021 ________________________________________ Jonathan D. McCollister, State Bar No. 1037740 Attorney for Plaintiff Heuer Law Offices, S.C. 9312 W. National Ave. West Allis, WI 53227 Phone: (414) 224-3500 Published: East Valley Tribune/Gilbert Sun News, April 18, 2021 / 37768

Business Properties Partnership #41 has submitted a request for a No Further Action (NFA) determination to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) for the Del Rey Cleaners VRP site (VRP Site Code: 513600-00). The NFA requests closure for soil and was submitted in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-181.

The Del Rey Cleaners VRP site consists of a former dry cleaner suite at the address of 1729 East Broadway Road located in Tempe, Arizona. Contaminants of concern at the site are confined within the site soils and are volatile organic compounds (VOCs) including tetrachloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE).

The NFA Report is available online at: http://azdeq.gov/notices, and at the ADEQ Records Center, 1110 W. Washington St., Phoenix, (602) 771-4380, or (800) 234-5677, please call for hours of operation and to schedule an appointment.

PARTIES WISHING TO SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS regarding the NFA request for the Del Rey Cleaners VRP site may do so to ADEQ, Attention: Brian Stonebrink, Voluntary Remediation Program, 1110 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007 or stonebrink.brian@azdeq.gov; or Christian Lewallen, Ninyo & Moore, 3202 E. Harbour Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85034 or clewallen@ninyoandmoore.com and reference this listing.

Comments must be postmarked or received by ADEQ or Ninyo & Moore by Tuesday, May 11, 2021.

Published: East Valley Tribune, Apr 11, 18, 2021 / 37665 Assignee's Declaration of Land Grant To all to whom these presents may come: I, We, Michael: WestbrookEl in and for the ONE NATION Irrevocable Trust, do certify and declare that we are assignees to a land patent that is filed and is known as Patent number 696276 a copy of which is a public record at the Maricopa County Recorder of Deeds County Clerk's Office, or Maricopa County Superior Court, Arizona. We further certify that we are assignees to a portion, and only that portion, of said grant or patent which is located at: 1893 East Gemini Place, Chandler, Arizona and legally described in . the public records for Maricopa County Superior Court, Arizona. Public notice is also give in file number CV202I-090758 date: 2/18/2021 time: 12:31 P.M filed on deposit with the Maricopa County Recorder of Deeds County Clerk's Office, or Maricopa County Superior Court, Arizona under the seal of Stephen Richer County Recorder Maricopa County Recorder of Deeds Office located in Main Downtown Office 111 S. Third Ave. Phoenix AZ 85003 This declaration ofland grant shall serve as public notice to all that the original land grant · has been brought forward and updated in our names, subject to the limitations specified herein. The grant ofland is a public law standing on the statute books of the State and is notice to every subsequent purchaser under the conflicting sale made afterward: Wineman v Gastrell; 54 FED 819, 4 CCA 2 US APP 581. Signed on the 26th day of the 3rd month in the year of YHWA-AALAH Thy Elohim two thousand twenty one. ONE NATION Irrevocable Trust /s/ Michael Westbrook-El. Subscribed and Affirmed before me in my presence this 26th day of March 2021, A Notary Public in and for the Maricopa County, State of Arizona, /s/ Jordan Mack, Public Notary with seal. Published: East Valley Tribune, Apr 18, 2021 / 37806

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NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WESTGATE GV AT PAINTED MOUNTAIN 12044.0025-0028;0030-0035 The following legally described trust property will be sold pursuant to the power of sale at public auction to the highest bidder in the Lobby of Suite 700, 8585 E Hartford Dr, Scottsdale, Maricopa County, AZ 85255, at 1:00 p.m. on THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 - NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSE OR OBJECTION TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN A COURT ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR. - under that certain Deed of Trust, in which a breach has occurred for failure to pay monthly installments due under said Deed of Trust.

Said Deed of Trust was recorded on (See Exhibit “A”), in Instrument No. (See Exhibit “A”) in the Office of the County Recorder of Maricopa County, Arizona: Interval No. (See Exhibit “A”), Painted Mountain Golf Villas, a (See Exhibit “A”) Interval Interest, nd consisting of: th (i) an undivided [52 for Annual/104 for Biennial] fee interest in Unit No. (See Exhibit “A”), PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in instrument no. 97-9704664, and plat recorded in Book 451 of Maps, Page 11, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, by which an Owner is entitled to occupy a Unit for one (1) Interval on an annual or biennial (whichever is indicated above) and recurring basis, the exact Interval to be established every year (or, for biennial, every other year) by reservation, all as defined and governed by the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas, dated September 18, 1997, and recorded October 8, 1997, in instrument no. 97-0704665, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, as amended by First Amendment to Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas, recorded January 15, 1998 in instrument no. 980031469, records of Maricopa County, Arizona (collectively, the “Declaration”);

and (ii) the non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Area, and to use and enjoy the Common Furnishings contained in such Unit, during such Owner’s Use Period, as provided in the Declaration. For convenience in inventory control, conveyancing, and titling, an Interval Interest is granted in a specific Unit; however, this interest does NOT carry with it the right to use that specific Unit. Tax parcel number: 20-1008093 Purported property address: 6302 East McKellips Road Mesa, Arizona 85215 Original trustor(s): (See Exhibit “A”) Original principal balance: (See Exhibit “A”) Balance as shown on the Notice of Delinquency: (See Exhibit “A”) Substitute Trustee: SHARON A. URIAS 8585 E Hartford Dr, Ste 700, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (480) 306-5458 Beneficiary: WESTGATE GV AT PAINTED MOUNTAIN, LLC 6302 East McKellips Road Mesa, AZ 85215 This is a non-judicial foreclosure proceeding to permit WESTGATE GV AT PAINTED MOUNTAIN LLC to pursue its in rem remedies under Arizona law. Dated th this 10 day of February, 2021. Sharon A. Urias, Substitute Trustee MANNER OF TRUSTEE QUALIFICATION: Member, State Bar of Arizona NAME OF TRUSTEE’S REGULATOR: State Bar of Arizona EXHIBIT “A” - NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE 12044.0025 (THOMAS) ACCOUNT NO./GRANTOR(S), UNIDIVIDED INTEREST, BLDG/ UNIT NO., INTERVAL NO./ASSIGNED YEAR, RECORDING DATE OF DOT, ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL BALANCE, BOOK/INST. NO. FOR DEED OF TRUST, BALANCE AS SHOWN ON NOTICE OF DELINQUENCY; Jonathan P Thomas, Deidre M Floyd 6185 Shetland St Sumter, SC 29154, 1/104 Biennial, 9-237M, 24 EVEN, 11/02/2016, $5,813.91, 2016-0807315, $3,480.62; Ray Sinanan, Riza Sinanan 372 Rossland Road West Oshawa, ON L1J3G5 CANADA, 1/104 Biennial, 8-134M, 30 EVEN, 06/30/2016, $6,426.00, 2016-0457920, $3,656.52; Carol D Outlaw 2006 Liberty Ave Hopewell, VA 23860, 1/104 Biennial, 10-139, 23 EVEN, 11/15/2016, $4,625.80, 2016-840373, $2,216.40; Rose C Abadilla 1014 Mao Ln Honolulu, HI 96817, 1/104 Biennial, 6-122M, 33 EVEN, 12/22/2015, $6,414.99, 2015-0900245, $6,859.64; Roy S Robinson, Rebecca J Robinson 115 West Northside Dr Lake Wales, FL 33853, 1/104 Biennial, 8-134P, 34 ODD, 05/01/2017, $4,803.61, 2017-0313877, $2,305.76; Danisha Robinson, Kenneth Robinson 2729 Caribou Court Morrow, GA 30260, 1/104 Biennial, 8-132M, 35 ODD, 03/22/2016, $5,400.00, 2016-

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Public Notices 0182292, $3,812.21; Montina S Newkirk P.O. Box 56 Willard, NC 28478, 1/104 Biennial, 6-123P, 44 ODD, 08/25/2016, $5,214.96, 2016-0611056, $2,291.10; April L Smith, Rodrick J Smith 2581 Ringgold Rd Somerset, KY 42503, 1/104 Biennial, 6-124M, 45 EVEN, 03/22/2016, $5,813.91, 2016-0182296, $4,616.86; Regina A Metcalf, Leon Sims 147 South Gosnell Blytheville, AR 72315, 1/104 Biennial, 9-135, 8 ODD, 02/22/2017, $8,139.47, 2017-0127279, $3.689.69; Hairo Perez 9625 Mount Pisgah Rd Silver Spring, MD 20903, 1/104 Biennial, 6-123M, 30 ODD, 01/26/2017, $6,426.00, 2017-0059993, $3,134.16; Valerie D Wilson 7635 Brentwood Rd Philadelphia, PA 19151, 1/104 Biennial, 8-132M, 33 EVEN, 01/05/2017, $3,559.56, 20170007478, $1,619.82; Charlie W Sellers, Lois E Sellers 108 Lake Dr Trinity, NC 27370, 1/104 Biennial, 7-130, 21 EVEN, 10/08/2015, $7,427.25, 2015-0724419, $5,719.74; Steve D Broadnax, April M Broadnax 515 Piney Fork Church Rd Eden, NC 27288, 1/104 Biennial, 6-121, 28 ODD, 03/22/2016, $8,081.33, 20160182232, $4,475.00; Gordon L Thompson Jr, Paula F Thompson 161 Anglin Valley Ln Stoneville, NC 27048, 1/104 Biennial, 6-224M, 33 ODD, 11/15/2016, $5,813.91, 2016-0840390, $3,394.00; Carolyn Jones, Christopher L Ford 219 East Hughes Circle Florence, SC 29506, 1/104 Biennial, 9-138P, 31 ODD, 08/25/2016, $4,500.00, 2016-0610686, $3,211.17; EXHIBIT “A” - NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE 12044.0026 (MUHAMMED) ACCOUNT NO./GRANTOR(S), UNIDIVIDED INTEREST, BLDG/ UNIT NO., INTERVAL NO./ASSIGNED YEAR, RECORDING DATE OF DOT, ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL BALANCE, BOOK/INST. NO. FOR DEED OF TRUST, BALANCE AS SHOWN ON NOTICE OF DELINQUENCY; Sayyid Muhammed, Fatou Jallow Muhammed 1617 Horner Rd Woodbridge, VA 22191, 1/104 Biennial, 8-233M, 20 ODD, 10/20/2015, $6,103.41, 2015-0752433, $4,600.50; Raymundo Sanchez, Joyce A Sanchez PO Box 822 Harrisonburg, VA 22803, 1/104 Biennial, 8-132M, 2 EVEN, 06/29/2016, $5,813.91, 2016-0454924, $3,777.12; Carlos D Mc Arthur, April K Mc Arthur 141 NE 15th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73104, 1/104 Biennial, 7-228, 16 EVEN, 10/08/2015, $6,760.14, 2015-0724351, $3,120.88; Charles O Mc Daniel III, Quiana D Mc Daniel 728 Meandering Drive Cedar Hill, TX 75104, 1/104 Biennial, 9-138P, 39 EVEN, 10/08/2015, $4,410.64, 20150724270, $3,348.76; Sophia A Green Cmr 427 Box 3610 Apo, AE 09630, 1/104

Biennial, 10-139, 30 EVEN, 05/20/2010, $11,618.28, 2010-0427680, $19,359.81; Steven B Mitchell, Teffany Mitchell 1173 Thompson Hill Rd Awendaw, SC 29429, 1/104 Biennial, 9-138M, 6 EVEN, 03/22/2016, $7,120.65, 2016-0182293, $5,413.80; Geffrey M Mendoza, Arceli G Mendoza 12014 Harness Ct Jacksonville, FL 32246, 1/104 Biennial, 9-138M, 46 ODD, 10/08/2015, $5,289.11, 20150724409, $1,780.64; Latrena S Ratliff 16163 Princeton Detroit, MI 48221, 1/104 Biennial, 6-121, 21 EVEN, 12/22/2015, $6,024.29, 2015-0900260, $4,222.00; Jemmayen T Macaraeg, Clifford S Cruz 8006 Matilija Ave Panorama City, CA 91402, 1/104 Biennial, 6-125, 39 EVEN, 07/23/2015, $4,840.95, 2015-0528981, $4,294.46; Thomas M Woods, Tiffany R Woods 910863 S Donna Jean Ln Wellston, OK 74881, 1/104 Biennial, 7-130, 41 EVEN, 10/08/2015, $7,346.70, 20150724350, $4,097.30; Rubin A Lloyd, Raina I Lloyd 7700 West Airport Blvd., Apt 508 Houston, TX 77071, 1/104 Biennial, 9-138P, 33 EVEN, 10/13/2015, $4,464.43, 2015-0733645, $3,188.10; Ronald Laleau, Jhoane E Laleau 107 Coffee St Palm Bay, FL 32909, 1/104 Biennial, 8-234, 38 ODD, 10/08/2015, $5,000.00, 20150724407, $1,753.95; Cleo D Shelton 2 B Nascar Lane Magnolia, DE 19962, 1/104 Biennial, 6-126, 28 EVEN, 03/22/2016, $7,725.87, 2016-0182238, $5,123.28; Wovoka V Jack, Nynesha L Jack 15011 Lance Circle Houston, TX 77053, 1/104 Biennial, 6-222P, 43 ODD, 10/20/2015, $4,860.00, 2015-0752421, $2,252.36; Van A Ellis 3690 S Tower Ave Chandler, AZ 85286, 1/104 Biennial, 6-125, 42 EVEN, 01/21/2015, $7,422.79, 2015-0039310, $5,529.50; EXHIBIT “A” - NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE 12044.0027 (JONES) ACCOUNT NO./GRANTOR(S), UNIDIVIDED INTEREST, BLDG/ UNIT NO., INTERVAL NO./ASSIGNED YEAR, RECORDING DATE OF DOT, ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL BALANCE, BOOK/INST. NO. FOR DEED OF TRUST, BALANCE AS SHOWN ON NOTICE OF DELINQUENCY; Chamika V Jones 413 37th Pl SE Apt 202 Washington, DC 20019, 1/104 Biennial, 8-232, 20 ODD, 02/23/2017, $4,625.80, 2017-129526, $2,408.56; Victoria Hamrick, John S Walls 1001 South Leadville Apt 302 Boise, ID 83706, 1/104 Biennial, 9-138M, 6 ODD, 06/30/2016, $5,400.00, 2016-0457913, $2,934.48; Loretta K Warfield 6605 Alter St Baltimore, MD 21207, 1/104 Biennial, 9-135, 32 EVEN, 12/04/2015, $6,223.62, 2015-0859971, $3,455.92; Joseph R Peace, Cheryl S Peace 3126 Henry Wilson

Road Oxford, NC 27565, 1/104 Biennial, 9-138P, 22 ODD, 11/15/2016, $4,500.00, 2016-0840376, $2,542.50; Quantas S Calbert, Victoria Y Calbert 739 Boxwood Dr Pensacola, FL 32503, 1/104 Biennial, 9-238, 30 EVEN, 10/15/2015, $7,089.65, 2015-0740586, $3,446.50; Kenneth E Alfaro, Fatima R Alfaro 40027 N Hidden Bunker Court Antoch, IL 60002, 1/104 Biennial, 8-233M, 34 EVEN, 12/19/2016, $5,400.00, 2016-0932181, $2,686.11; Kandace L Collins, Ronald S Lamar 209 Scammel St Marietta, OH 45750, 1/104 Biennial, 9-138M, 34 EVEN, 06/30/2016, $5,813.91, 2016-0457898, $2,269.33; Cotina S Hemphill, Lydell E Hill 2344 Ridgerock Lane Apt 202 Rock Hill, SC 29732, 1/104 Biennial, 6-126, 42 ODD, 12/22/2015, $7,560.00, 2015-0900255, $4,395.56; Lois M Lambert PO Box 1953 The Dalles, OR 97058, 1/104 Biennial, 6-225, 20 ODD, 10/08/2015, $6,760.14, 2015-0724334, $2,923.44; La Ronda R White 27692 Devonshire St Southfield, MI 48076, 1/104 Biennial, 6-223, 13 EVEN, 12/22/2015, $9,792.81, 2015-0900262, $5,939.78; Lenaka R Givens, Antonio M Givens 421 Felder St Bishopville, SC 29010, 1/104 Biennial, 8-233M, 18 ODD, 02/22/2017, $5,813.91, 2017-0127277, $2,715.80; Brian Perry, Sr, Kristal Perry 2128 Dembrigh Lane Charlotte, NC 28262, 1/104 Biennial, 6-222M, 10 EVEN, 12/04/2015, $5,813.91, 2015-0859969, $3,989.60; Gerona Neubia, Philip Neubia 3005 Kathleen Way Williamsburg, VA 23188, 1/104 Biennial, 9-237M, 42 EVEN, 11/03/2016, $5,813.91, 20160811876, $2,644.80; EXHIBIT “A” - NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE 12044.0028 (TENHET) ACCOUNT NO./GRANTOR(S), UNIDIVIDED INTEREST, BLDG/ UNIT NO., INTERVAL NO./ASSIGNED YEAR, RECORDING DATE OF DOT, ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL BALANCE, BOOK/INST. NO. FOR DEED OF TRUST, BALANCE AS SHOWN ON NOTICE OF DELINQUENCY; Valerie M Tenhet, Michael S Tenhet 587 County Road 2215 Decatur, TX 76234, 1/104 Biennial, 6-224P, 36 ODD, 12/03/2014, $6,195.00, 2014-0795291, $1,848.65; Luz E Sanchez 17547 Amantha Ave Carson, CA 90746, 1/104 Biennial, 6-222P, 27 ODD, 11/03/2016, $4,372.26, 2015-0810943, $1,253.30; Miranda L Browne, Trevor E Browne 335 Roberts Rd Athens, GA 30606, 1/104 Biennial, 6-126, 10 EVEN, 10/08/2015, $7,600.00, 2015-0724297, $2,393.89; Amanda L Crosby, Roger L Crosby PO Box 884 Steinhatchee, FL 32359, 1/104 Biennial, 6-223, 43 EVEN, 02/18/2016, $10,043.63, 2016-0101461, $3,206.36; Gloria D

Lowe, John Lowe 7359 Van Grayson Loop Fayetteville, NC 28314, 1/104 Biennial, 6-124M, 34 ODD, 04/09/2015, $5,400.00, 2015-0241237, $1,790.04; Anthony D Coghill, A’Dan N Coghill 1721 Hudgins Farm Circle Fredericksburg, VA 22408, 1/104 Biennial, 9-138P, 5 ODD, 02/29/2016, $4,806.00, 2016-0124816, $1,300.15; Mike Visockis, Angela Visockis 1051 S Dobson #174 Mesa, AZ 85202, 1 Annual, 6-123P, 35 WHOLE, 04/08/2009, $6,399.43, 2009-0310183, $2,692.29; Johnnie C Evans, Felicia W Evans 1117 Raven Perch Drive Wendell, NC 27591, 1/104 Biennial, 8-233P, 21 ODD, 02/25/2016, $5,400.00, 2016-0118243, $1,592.92; Joshua A Williams, Twanna R Williams 2358 Saintsville Rd Greenville, NC 27834, 1/104 Biennial, 6-224M, 32 EVEN, 10/08/2015, $6,895.34, 20150724341, $1,775.02; Gregory J Evans, Jr, Tawny Evans 24673 Watson Ranch Rd Montgomery, TX 77356, 1 Annual, 6-225, 33 WHOLE, 02/25/2016, $15,451.74, 2016-0118270, $3,887.20; EXHIBIT “A” - NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE 12044.0030 (TODD) ACCOUNT NO./GRANTOR(S), UNIDIVIDED INTEREST, BLDG/ UNIT NO., INTERVAL NO./ASSIGNED YEAR, RECORDING DATE OF DOT, ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL BALANCE, BOOK/INST. NO. FOR DEED OF TRUST, BALANCE AS SHOWN ON NOTICE OF DELINQUENCY; Billy J Todd, Michelle J Todd 1235 Derby Dr Cohutta, GA 30710, 1/104 Biennial, 9-237M, 10 EVEN, 07/31/2017, $5,813.91, 2017-556575, $3,258.96; Charlayne James, Otis James 511 E. Sanger St Apt 3 Philadelphia, PA 19120, 1/104 Biennial, 8-134M, 31 EVEN, 06/30/2016, $5,400.00, 2016-457907, $3,044.84; Ricky L Winchester, Kathy A Winchester 3937 Parkhaven Drive Corinth, TX 76210, 1/104 Biennial, 8-134M, 32 EVEN, 11/15/2016, $3,303.98, 2016-840375, $2,504.24; La Micha D Williams, Kevin Williams 5442 Pelleur St Lynwood, CA 90262, 1/104 Biennial, 7-227, 46 ODD, 12/19/2016, $6,347.02, 2016-932190, $3,242.08; Thekla Tjazuko, Richard Adriaans 4010 Meadowview Dr Suitland, MD 20746, 1/104 Biennial, 8-233M, 40 EVEN, 11/03/2016, $5,794.40, 2016811855, $2,392.80; Ina M Walsh, Steven S Walsh 90 Miss Ellie Circle Belton, MO 64012, 1/104 Biennial, 6-123M, 15 EVEN, 04/05/2010, $5,400.00, 2010282761, $14,177.45; Matthew W Bishop, Katherine L Cox 336 Princeton Dr Trenton, OH 45067, 1/104 Biennial, 6-222M, 23 EVEN, 07/11/2017, $5,813.91, 2017502448, $3,098.17; Jerrick D Whitfield, Janet A Hand 4529 Dalmahoy Court#202

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Public Notices Fort Myers, FL 33916, 1/104 Biennial, 7-128, 11 EVEN, 10/08/2015, $4,840.95, 2015-724335, $1,659.25; Willie B White Jr 2026 Timber Oaks Ln Apt O Charlotte, NC 28212, 1/104 Biennial, 8-134M, 24 EVEN, 10/15/2015, $5,400.00, 2015-741603, $3,171.50; Elizabeth Williams, John W Williams 10100 W 136th Pl Apt 1706 Overload Park, KS 66221, 1/104 Biennial, 6-226, 49 EVEN, 01/05/2017, $6,005.67, 2017-007477, $3,065.51; Tchernavia S Howard PO Box 124 2175 Hosea Lane Autaugaville, AL 36003, 1/104 Biennial, 6-123M, 20 ODD, 10/08/2015, $5,365.19, 2015-724289, $2,110.86; Thurmond Johnson 352 Cleveland St Gary, IN 46406, 1/104 Biennial, 6-222M, 14 ODD, 06/29/2016, $5,400.00, 2016-454828, $3,120.24; Angela D Owens, Charles Owens 109 Stone Glen Road Pikeville, NC 27863, 1/104 Biennial, 6-224M, 32 ODD, 11/03/2016, $6,480.00, 2016810936, $3,655.025; Terry D Crumel, Trina C Crumel PO Box 1004 Fort Mill, SC 29716, 1/104 Biennial, 8-233M, 39 EVEN, 12/19/2016, $5,813.91, 2016932189, $2,604.06; Tamarcus D Cox, Antoinette R Jones 7767 La Riviera Dr. #76 Sacramento, CA 95826, 1/104 Biennial, 7-130, 19 EVEN, 10/08/2015, $7,089.65, 2015-724263, $2,547.54; Keshia M Belton 8100 Bayfield Road Apt 11D Columbia, SC 29223, 1/104 Biennial, 6-224P, 47 ODD, 02/08/2017, $4,860.00, 2017-095623, $2,312.60; Darryl D Brown, Felicia A Brown 418 Benning Rd Jackson, MS 39206, 1/104 Biennial, 5-117, 15 EVEN, 08/25/2016, $8,081.33, 2016610657, $4,194.20; EXHIBIT “A” - NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE 12044.0031 (KELLY) ACCOUNT NO./GRANTOR(S), UNIDIVIDED INTEREST, BLDG/ UNIT NO., INTERVAL NO./ASSIGNED YEAR, RECORDING DATE OF DOT, ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL BALANCE, BOOK/INST. NO. FOR DEED OF TRUST, BALANCE AS SHOWN ON NOTICE OF DELINQUENCY; KAREN R KELLY, DEBRA N LETT 20885 S Birchwood Loop Rd # 1 Chugiak, AK 99567, 1/104 Biennial, 10-139, 52 ODD, 12/21/2011, $10,128.07, 2011-1049322, $13,704.48; PAULINE B SHOCKNESS, WILLIAM E SHOCKNESS, ANISA J SHOCKNESS 2301 Dryburgh Ct Orlando, FL 32828, 1/104 Biennial, 9-135, 26 EVEN, 10/20/2015, $9,197.80, 20150752432, $10,635.85; RICHARD PUNTENEY, PAMELA L PUNTENEY 12237 Gail Ave Omaha, NE 68137, 1/104, Biennial, 6-223, 48 EVEN, 08/06/2003, $8,279.10, 20031071236, $4,875.85; ALFRED D OSLEY, LA TONYA M BURKS 388 Saginaw Ave

Calumet City, IL 60409, 1/104 Biennial, 6-222M, 8 EVEN, 12/05/2011, $5,040.00, 2011-1001014, $8,571.60; TERRY J BRADLEY, LINNETTE M BRADLEY 3850 N. Park Ave Philadelphia, PA 19140, 1/104 Biennial, 6-123P, 14 ODD, 06/28/2016, $4,500.00, 20160449960, $3,780.23; PAIGE CARRIE HARDER 1701 Pearlie Dr Apt 16D Wichita Falls, TX 76306, 1/52 Annual, 9-138P, 1 WHOLE, 03/28/2002, $6,291.00, 2002-0319301, $2,811.79; CYNTHIA M ALLARD PO Box 213 Sonoita, AZ 85637, 1/52 Annual, 6-124P, 24 WHOLE, 06/07/2002, $6,291.00, 2002-0587697, $745.05; KERI A DRAGE, BRET DRAGE 4477 W 8790 S West Jordan, UT 84088, 1/104 Biennial, 8-233M, 52 EVEN, 05/14/2013, $5,591.58, 20130437699, $8,847.70; TIMOTHY M BREEDLOVE, ANDREA M BREEDLOVE 120 Pepperwood Drive Bolingbrook, IL 60440, 1/104 Biennial, 6-123M, 3 ODD, 10/22/2010, $6,562.17, 2010-0924482, $2,735.12; EXHIBIT “A” - NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE 12044.0032 (SANCHEZ) ACCOUNT NO./GRANTOR(S), UNIDIVIDED INTEREST, BLDG/ UNIT NO., INTERVAL NO./ASSIGNED YEAR, RECORDING DATE OF DOT, ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL BALANCE, BOOK/INST. NO. FOR DEED OF TRUST, BALANCE AS SHOWN ON NOTICE OF DELINQUENCY; DANIEL I SANCHEZ, FRANCES B SANCHEZ 310 Catawba Ave Rock Hill, SC 29730, 1/104 Biennial, 6-222P, 28 ODD, 06/29/2016, $4,844.92, 20160454856, $3,346.89; CHARLES D RILEY, JR, CHERESE S JENKINS 8958 S Phillips Ave Chicago, IL 60617, 1/104 Biennial, 6-124M, 22 ODD, 12/22/2015, $7,725.87, 20150900261, $4,383.29; JOSEPH R MC LENDON, STACI L MC LENDON 5559 Old Dominion Road Columbus, GA 31909, 1/104 Biennial, 6-122M, 4 ODD, 12/27/2016, $3,303.98, 20160950218, $1,764.16; KELLY L RAQUE, GUSTAVO A CASTILLO 7512 Sunset Lane Crestwood, KY 40014, 1/104 Biennial, 9-237M, 37 ODD, 07/11/2017, $5,400.00, 20170502440, $2,774.72; JOEL C MARTIN, CRYSTAL R MARTIN 357 3rd St. Worthington, KY 41183, 1/104 Biennial, 8-233P, 33 ODD, 02/23/2017, $4,733.37, 20170129527, $3,078.80; EXHIBIT “A” - NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE 12044.0033 (BIRDSONG) ACCOUNT NO./GRANTOR(S), UNIDIVIDED INTEREST, BLDG/ UNIT NO., INTERVAL NO./ASSIGNED

YEAR, RECORDING DATE OF DOT, ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL BALANCE, BOOK/INST. NO. FOR DEED OF TRUST, BALANCE AS SHOWN ON NOTICE OF DELINQUENCY; ERIC B BIRDSONG 31 Magnolia Ave Mableton, GA 30126, 1/104 Biennial, 7-128, 23 EVEN, 10/08/2015, $4,840.95, 20150724325, $2,274.20; GOGI D WEST, TYRONE D WEST SR. 3381 Circle Drive Saginaw, MI 48601, 1/104 Biennial, 8-134M, 37 EVEN, 08/25/2016, $5,813.91, 20160610661, $4,048.70; DARRYL K HUMPHREY JR, ANGELA I HUMPHREY 1411 Stevens Ct Rosenberg, TX 77471, 1/104 Biennial, 7-128, 6 EVEN, 01/12/2017, $5,809.14, 20170025209, $3,433.08; ANTHONY T FREEMAN, INEZ R FREEMAN 100 Trusty Street PO Box 924 Saint Michaels, MD 21663, 1/104 Biennial, 6-221, 14 EVEN, 07/09/2015, $9,657.34, 20150492392, $4,232.25; VALERIE K DILLON, BRANDON L DILLON 4514 Greenfield Dr Cookeville, TN 38501, 1/104 Biennial, 9-237P, 24 EVEN, 02/10/2016, $5,214.96, 20160085633, $2,702.50; JAMIE T PEARSON, MARANDA F CARPENTER PEARSON 356 Dunmeyer Hill Rd Summerville, SC 29485, 1/52 Annual, 9-235, 8 WHOLE, 02/21/2017, $5,658.53, 20170122879, $3,632.92; AMANDA H COYLE 210 Hermey Ave Pensacola, FL 32507, 1/104 Biennial, 6-224M, 27 EVEN, 02/10/2016, $6,895.34, 20160085636, $2,597.67; RALPH A PEARSON, SR, COMFORT T PEARSON 344 Azalea Dr Winston-Salem, NC 27105, 1/104 Biennial, 6-222M, 1 EVEN, 06/29/2016, $6,426.00, 20160454820, $3,632.92; DAVID M ROGERS, CRYSTAL G ROGERS 3903 Archdale Rd Archdale, NC 27263, 1/104 Biennial, 6-123M, 40 EVEN, 07/31/2017, $5,813.91, 20170556572, $3,123.17; CYNTHIA M POWELL, PERRY L POWELL PO Box 427 Dublin, NC 28332, 1/104 Biennial, 6-222M, 12 EVEN, 07/27/2017, $5,813.91, 20170549322, $3,577.80; ANTHONY C SPIKES, LORI A SPIKES 14506 Lakeshore Blvd Cleveland, OH 44110, 1/104 Biennial, 6-224M, 29 EVEN, 03/26/2016, $5,813.91, 20160182242, $3,666.33; SHEILA KELLY 3782 St James Court Ellenwood, GA 30294, 1/104 Biennial, 9-237P, 33 EVEN, 01/25/2017, $4,896.73, 20170057545, $2,029.82; EXHIBIT “A” - NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE 12044.0034 (YBARRA) ACCOUNT NO./GRANTOR(S), UNIDIVIDED INTEREST, BLDG/ UNIT NO., INTERVAL NO./ASSIGNED YEAR, RECORDING DATE OF DOT, ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL BALANCE, BOOK/INST. NO. FOR DEED OF

TRUST, BALANCE AS SHOWN ON NOTICE OF DELINQUENCY; SAMUEL R YBARRA, JULIE A YBARRA 3601 5th St Bay City, TX 77414, 1/104 Biennial, 9-135, 11 ODD, 10/08/2015, $9,574.32, 20150724410, $4,020.80; CHRISTINE BROCKMAN, LEVI TANNIS 1092 Bergen Ave Brooklyn, NY 11234, 1/104 Biennial, 9-137, 24 ODD, 02/21/2017, $8,139.47, 20170122870, $2,881.12; PEDRO HERNANDEZ, ESTELA S GONZALEZ 625 32nd St West Palm Beach, FL 33407, 1/104 Biennial, 8-133, 40 ODD, 10/09/2018, $4,625.80, 20180757378, $1,955.00; DAVID A ROCHOWIAK, KRISTA L ROCHOWIAK 8686 Carson Hwy Tipton, MI 49287, 1/104 Biennial, 6-222M, 5 ODD, 01/21/2015, $6,120.00, 20150039162, $3,290.42; MARK W PETTIE, LATOYA S PETTIE 412 Price Street Eden, NC 27288, 1/104 Biennial, 6-121, 4 ODD, 02/22/2017, $9,000.00, 20170127270, $4,029.20; TINA M WALKINGTON 1775 Goodemoot Rd Portland, MI 48875, 1/104 Biennial, 8-231, 19 ODD, 03/22/2016, $9,657.34, 20160182246, $3,124.09; ELIJAH S GENTRY, SHANNON M GENTRY 6544 Birch Hollow Dr Memphis, TN 38115, 1/104 Biennial, 8-133, 45 ODD, 07/19/2018, $5,378.83, 2018-0548055, $2,560.73; EXHIBIT “A” - NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE 12044.0035 (WILLIAMS) ACCOUNT NO./GRANTOR(S), UNIDIVIDED INTEREST, BLDG/ UNIT NO., INTERVAL NO./ASSIGNED YEAR, RECORDING DATE OF DOT, ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL BALANCE, BOOK/INST. NO. FOR DEED OF TRUST, BALANCE AS SHOWN ON NOTICE OF DELINQUENCY; REGINALD A WILLIAMS, NICOLE M WILLIAMS 27911 Skyhaven Lane Fulshear, TX 77441, 1/52 Annual, 7-227, 14 WHOLE, 11/15/2016, $8,000.70, 20160840409, $2,511.65; JOSUE A VASQUEZ, YADIRA B VASQUEZ 11719 Green Coral Dr Houston, TX 77044, 1/52 Annual, 6-226, 40 WHOLE, 07/11/2017, $13,734.00, 20170502176, $7,626.42; ANNETTE GONZALEZ, DAVID GONZALEZ 276 Summer St Passaic, NJ 07055, 1/52 Annual, 9-236, 48 WHOLE, 10/09/2018, $7,433.96, 20180757379, $2,768.72;

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