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Cyclists ‘target of prey’ on Mesa streets BY TOM SCANLON Tribune Managing Editor

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ust after midnight, on an otherwise quiet May 4, a man was riding his bike on Country Club Drive, approaching Eighth Avenue. Fifty-year-old Carlos Cortez Hernandez was hit by a car, which did not stop. “Unfortunately, the male did not survive his injuries,” said Nik Rasheta, a Mesa Police Department spokesman. “We also located the vehicle involved and the investigation is ongoing.” On the Facebook home of the group Bike Mesa, people were saddened but not

surprised. “Once again, Country Club, where bicyclists and pedestrians are targets and prey,” commented Alycia de Mesa-Weeden. “We hate this road with a passion to try to navigate safely.” Luis Montes suggested this was an avoidable situation: “The blame goes on the driver and everyone in our local government that hasn’t worked towards safe transportation.” As Mesa City Council starts studying how to spend the $100 million voters approved last year in a bond issue – along with $62 million in matching funds – more attention is being paid to Police responded to 22 vehicle vs. bike calls in the first four months of 2021. The driver was at fault in most cases, with bikers in crosswalks or bike lanes being �� BIKES �� 15 taken down by cars and trucks. (Mesa Police)

Cadence keeps up with SE Mesa's ‘cousin’

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ith nearly 1,500 fast-selling houses built or planned and another 700 rentals, a place like Cadence by Gateway would be the big game in town in most cities. But in southeast Mesa, it likely will always be known as “Eastmark’s little brother.” Tim Brislin of developer Harvard Investments grimaced at that phrase. “Certainty, Eastmark is the 800-pound go-

rilla out there,” Brislin said. “But our goal was never to be Eastmark. We from the get go said we need to distinguish ourselves from Eastmark, see what they’ve done and make improvements on them so we weren’t just competing with Eastmark head to head.” After re�lection, he stroked his chin and pondered: “I wouldn’t characterize us as ‘Eastmark’s little brother.’ Maybe a cousin.” Whatever you call it, the Cadence is accelerating like a marching band. And Cadence may beat Eastmark to the punch in offering what southeast Mesa resi-

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ayor John Giles publicly spoke against a group that wanted to shoot down Mesa’s non-discrimination ordinance. Privately, he let his checkbook show how much the issue meant to him. On May 7, a joyous statement announcing the defeat of an effort to challenge Mesa’s controversial Non-Discrimination Ordinance – passed March 1 after emotional debates in favor and against – was emailed by the group Mesa Loves Everyone. It included a statement from Giles, who called it “a victory for the overwhelming majority of Mesa residents who support equality for all in our city.” According to �inancial information disclosed by the political action committee, Giles contributed $5,000 to Mesa Loves Everyone. He used his John Giles for Mayor account, which lists as an address 20 Main St. In a May 8 email to news organization, Mesa Loves Everyone said it “�iled an uncontested complaint citing the lack of valid signatures gathered by the United for Mesa committee in an attempt to overturn the LGBTQ inclusive non-discrimination ordinance in Mesa by referring it to the ballot. “After review of the evidence and documentation, the United for Mesa committee has conceded they do not have the required number of signatures necessary, effectively ending the referendum effort.” The pro-NDO email was preceded by a group email sent out by the anti-NDO group, which acknowledged “United for Mesa will stipulate to a court judgment that will keep a referendum on Mesa’s nondiscrimination ordinance off the ballot, citing legal technicalities and the deep pockets of the opposition lobby.” Those “deep pockets” contributed $20,000 to Mesa Loves Everyone in March, according to documents �iled with the city. By contrast, United for Mesa raised $37,000 in March. The money both groups raised and spent in April is not required to be reported until July. Of United for Mesa’s funds, $25,000 came from two groups: Center for Arizona Policy, a Phoenix group that says it “promotes and defends the foundational

Mesa Councilwoman Julie Spilsbury grew emotional in explaining her vote in support of the Non-Discrimination Ordinance, which council passed March 1. (File photo) values of life, marriage and family and religious freedom” and contributed $15,000, and Gilbert-based Sahuaro Contracting, which kicked in $10,000. On his LinkedIn page, Sahuaro Contracting owner Dallas Peterson describes himself as a Mesa native who “started my own business in 1988 … (doing) work and partnership with home builders to develop raw land into buildable lots.” The Phoenix-based Resolute Group, “a political and message consulting �irm partnering to advance free enterprise and conservative values,” contributed $5,000 to United for Mesa in March. United for Mesa said it spent $26,281 in March, with the bulk of that – $20,094 – going to Diane Burns. She is listed as an Apache Junction resident who was paid for “miscellaneous petitions.” Burns and Peterson did not respond to questions from the Tribune. United for Mesa paid $3,000 to the law �irm Statecraft; one of its attorneys, Kory Langhofer, says on the �irm’s website he was “counsel for Donald J. Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign and transition team” and “general counsel for Ms. Carly Fiorina’s 2016 presidential campaign.” Statecraft’s other attorney, Thomas Basile, says on the website he “has represented two presidential campaigns, the Arizona State Legislature, and the Colorado Republican Party, as well as an array of candidates, political committees” and

“brought and defended multiple lawsuits regarding candidate nomination and ballot measure petitions.”

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During his reelection campaign last year, Giles was heavily supported by Mesa developers and other businesses. He received contributions of $282,906, spending $186,651 to leave a balance of $97,737. Accustomed to receiving checks, Giles wrote one for $5,000 March 11, the same day Mesa Loves Everyone was formed, according to its �iling with the city. It listed its political function by checking the box for “Ballot Measure Expenditures.” According to the group’s Statement of Organization, its chairman is Dale Crogan, president of United Mesa Fire Fighters. The only other of�icer listed is Theresa Carmichael, the group’s treasurer. Her accounting website states Carmichael “is a licensed, certi�ied public accountant in Arizona and California and opened her Mesa practice in 1992.” After Giles’ $5,000, which is listed under “Contributions from Candidate Committees,” Mesa Loves Everyone received $10,000 from the Phoenix political action committee One Community. The group calls itself “a coalition of businesses, organizations and individuals moving diversity, inclusion and equality

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Councilman Kevin Thompson, who represents District 6, has been echoing his constituents’ call for “nice restaurants” – and frustration over the Eastmark area’s fast-food offerings. So he was pretty excited, after meeting with a retail developer hoping to makeover the southeast corner of Ray and Ellsworth roads. “What they’re proposing is pretty cool,” Thompson said, with a knowing smile. “If what they want to do comes to fruition, I think residents there will be pretty happy.” He declined to give speci�ics, but promised “something more high-end than Mcdonald’s and Burger King.” “I told them, ‘If you’re looking to put in a Jack in the Box, I’m not interested.’ They assured me it would not be that.” As far as Thompson sees it, neighbors aren’t begging for French chefs and �ivestar cuisine. “You could put a sports bar there, it would go over extremely well,” he said. “You don’t have to have a high-end restaurant, just a place to have a beer and a bite to eat and be able to hang out with your friends.” In a recent Facebook post, Thompson shared pre-submittal applications in his district, including one for Cadence Shops. “Ugh! Cadence gets shops and once again Eastmark gets more multi-residential,” Becky Dunning replied.

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The entrance to Cadence at Gateway will soon have a Mountainside Fitness as well as restaurants and shops. (Pablo Robles/Tribune Staff Photographer) Whatever lands at the entrance to Cadence, it will play host to a fast-growing community. Like Eastmark, Cadence by Gateway was born after the GM Proving Grounds left town. And, like Eastmark, the new roads and public areas of Cadence are paid for by its residents. “We got involved in 2010 knowing it was a legacy project for us in a phenomenal location,” Brislin said. “We knew it was a great opportunity and closed it in the fall of 2012. We carried it through some slow years, then broke ground in

Cadence at Gateway is into its third phase of construction on 460 acres of the former GM Proving Ground in southeast Mesa. (Special to AFN)

April 2017.” He said Harvard Investments paid around $30 million for the then-undeveloped property. On Sept. 10, 2012, Mesa City Council approved annexation of 483 acres and rezoned it as a Planned Community District, then established the Cadence Community Plan. Seven years later, City Council approved a major amendment to the boundaries and removed Development Unit 5. More changes were teed up this year, as outlined in a Jan. 13 letter to Cadence

residents from Harvard Investments. It outlined changes in the 20-acred Development Unit 3 at the southwest corner of the Crismon Road and Williams Field Road alignments, to be amended to “allow higher density residential uses, in addition to the currently allowed commercial, employment and mixed-use land uses, to be developed within DU3. “ Council approved the amendment Feb. 22, green-lighting an additional 350 rental units, for a total of 3,850. On March 1, council approved 135 houses for the Annex at Cadence, with �ive commercial lots of Cadence at Gateway North approved by council April 5. But, the company’s website promises, it emphasizes a “charming” neighborhood feel: “Cadence at Gateway is your one-of-akind community. Built for everyone, we’ve packed it with a complete �itness center,

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It might always be known as “Eastmark’s little brother,” but Cadence at Gateway is growing fast, with big houses selling nearly as fast as they go up. Now, Cadence is planning casitasstyle rental homes. (Pablo Robles/Tribune Staff Photographer)

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to Mesa High,” said Superintendent Dr. Andi Fourlis, after the board voted unanimously to approve the contract. Mesa High’s new Sci-Tech Facility will cost just under $25 million. Also at Tuesday’s board meeting, a revised budget showed the district still in the hole, with a projected $31 million de�icit largely due to enrollment that fell by nearly 8 percent during the pandemic. MPS also lost more than $7 million due to the state providing reduced funding for distance-learning students, compared to those taught in the classroom. The district will be able to �ill the budget hole, Thompson again noted, thanks to Elementary Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds received or anticipated. MPS expects to receive $240 million in ESSER money. As Thompson noted the federal money has a great deal of �lexibility, the district is hosting meetings on how to use ESSER funds with “Invest & Innovate” virtual community meetings. The 90-minute meetings will be held at 5:30 p.m. via Webex, with meetings scheduled May 18 and May 27. Sign up at http://mpsaz.org/rsvp. With the federal money providing �inancial con�idence, the board heard presentations on a variety of proposed teacher raises and one-time “stipends,” and approved an extra $90,000 for graphics, raising the total to $290,000. 

New look on the way for old Mesa High

esa High is about to start a makeover. Construction on the historic, 122-year-old school is to begin Tuesday– two days before the last day of school in the Mesa Public Schools District. Despite pandemic-related sharp declines in enrollment, MPS continues surging ahead with multi-million-dollar construction and renovation plans. At its March 16 meeting, the Mesa Public Schools Governing Board approved the �irst chunk of a $40-million – up from $35 million – upgrade at Mountain View High. Earlier, the board gave the green light to the �irst phase of a $70 million renovation of Mountain View and Mesa high schools. An extensive overhaul of Mesa High and Mountain View campuses with some new buildings and additions, revamped athletic �ields and other improvements is funded by the $300 million capital bond issue voters approved in 2018. The second phase of Mesa High’s massive renovation was cleared to begin this week by the board. According to Assistant Superintendent Scott Thompson, “We started with some of the �ields ... new tennis courts and reshifting our �ields. “By moving the �ields, the next phase was possible, the Sci Tech building.”

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resort-style pools, community center, indoor game room, tennis, volleyball, bocce and basketball courts, sport �ields, shaded play areas, ramadas, a dog park and a café-style hang out.” “We think you’ll agree Cadence is the best Mesa, Arizona has to offer.” Brislin said one of the things that raises Cadence above the bar is its com-

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Construction of a $25 million Sci-Tech Facility at historic Mesa High School begins this week. (MPS)

He said community input underscored “a great need for better science facilities.” The new science and technology build-

munity club, highlighted by its pool and slides. “People come down to see it, and say, ‘Wow, I can belong to this club, pay $125 a month. It’s like checking into a resort.’ It has a great feel,” Brislin continued. “It feels like the courthouse square in Prescott, which was our inspiration.” Selling homes does not seem to be a problem at Cadence. After selling out its �irst phase of 650

ing will also be home to welding and construction classes. “That is an exciting new thing coming

homes, “In Phases 2 and 3 we’ve sold about 474 out of 860 homes,” Brislin said. According to the Cadence at Gateway website, a variety of homes are available — starting at $399,900. And Cadence started construction on casita-style rental homes near the main entrance. All the while, the Greek chorus of residents chant, “We want nice restaurants!” “We certainly heard that,” Brislin said,

with a sheepish grin. “We try to engage as much as we can with councilmen and residents to get feedback. We de�initely heard it. We do have some offerings coming that will be sit down restaurants, neat cafes, things that aren’t drive-thru restaurants.” Echoing Thompson’s cryptic-but-upbeat tone, Brislin added, “We have a few more announcements coming which I think the residents will like.” 

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esa is going Solo. This week, Mayor John Giles welcomed ElectraMeccanica to the city’s business community. At an 18-acre site on East Ray Road south of the Loop 202 and north of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, the Vancouver-based company broke ground May 11. The $35 million factory that ElectraMeccanica will build there is to employ up to 500 employees who will crank out Solo vehicles. “Sorry, no passengers” is the theme of the Solo. The three-wheeled, single-

occupant vehicles are designed for commuters, with 100-mile range and top speed of 80 mph. “ElectraMeccanica made an excellent decision in choosing to locate its �irst U.S.-based facility in the Mesa Gateway area,” said Giles. “It’s an ideal location with easy access to two major freeways, the Gateway Airport and the ability to draw from Mesa’s talented workforce.”  The May 11 groundbreaking of ElectraMeccanica was cheered on by Gov. Doug Ducey and Mayor John Giles. (Special to the Tribune)

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rizona children 12 to 15 years old became eligible for vaccinations on Thursday, May 13, following guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “With the recent approval of the P�izer COVID-19 vaccine for all individuals 12 and older, Mesa Fire and Medical will be hosting clinics later this month at two of our junior high schools,” Mesa Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Andi Fourlis announced at Tuesday’s board meeting. COVID-19 vaccine clinics are scheduled May 21 and June 11 at Carson Junior High and May 22 and June 12 at Fremont Junior High. She said details on hours will be released shortly. “We remain committed to providing our community access to COVID testing as well as vaccines,” Fourlis said. Gov. Doug Ducey said state sites would start vaccinating those as young as 12. “The COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and free - and they’re our best shot to end this pandemic and return to the things we’ve missed. We’re moving quickly to empower parents and guardians to get this protection for their children,” Ducey said. Arizona has nearly 400,000 youths ages

12 to 15. More than three million Arizona adults have been vaccinated. On May 10, the Food and Drug Administration authorized the P�izer COVID-19 vaccine for age 12-15. The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are authorized for those 18 and older. On Thursday, the �irst day vaccines were available for ages 12-15, state health

director Cara Christ helped administer vaccines at two sites. "At each site I saw how relieved parents are to protect their kids from COVID-19, and to continue moving life back to normal," Christ said. I'm one of those relieved parents. My 13-year-old son received his vaccine yesterday." Many sites across Arizona now offer COVID-19 vaccines, including grocery store

pharmacies and pharmacies. Doctors’ of�ices and other neighborhood healthcare providers can order vaccines directly from the CDC. Albertsons and Safeway announced last week that customers can receive COVID-19 vaccines on a walk-in basis at its pharmacies, though customers can still make appointments at www.albertsons. com/COVID-19. Customers receiving the vaccination from Albertsons and Safeway pharmacies will receive a 10 percent off coupon for their grocery purchase, up to $200, subject to certain exceptions. A parent or guardian must accompany the child and sign a consent form in person and includes an attestation that the child is at least 12 years old. No identi�ication is required for the child. Place of permanent residence isn’t a factor in whether someone can be vaccinated at a state site. To register or for more information, visit podvaccine.azdhs.gov or call 844542-8201. Appointments are not required for state-run sites, but they can reduce the length of a visit because registration is taken care of in advance. For more information on COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination, visit azdhs. gov/COVID19Vaccines. 

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for all Arizonans forward” and “the voice of the LGBTQ inclusive community in Arizona.” One Community’s advisory board includes vice presidents of Bank of America and Wells Fargo. Two other groups contributed to Mesa Loves Everyone in March. One Community of Phoenix wrote two checks of $5,000 each. “We’re a member-based coalition of socially responsible businesses, organizations and individuals who support diversity, inclusion and equality for all Arizonans,” states One Community’s Facebook page. On March 29, HBI International of Phoenix contributed $5,000 to Mesa Loves Everyone. According to HBI’s website, “We invent, produce and distribute the brands that smokers love. HBI’s mission is to increase smokers’ enjoyment by producing and distributing the very best RYO (roll your own) and MYO (make your own) products in the marketplace. Mesa Loves Everyone’s �inancial disclosure shows it paid $5,000 each to Phoenix law �irm Ballard Spahr LLP and Shipley

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irst, a group challenged Mesa’s new Non-Discrimination Ordinance, turning in more than 10,000 signatures of support. Then, another group challenged the challenge. The battles began as soon as Mesa City Council’s March 1 vote, which outlawed discrimination based on a number of factors; after a 120-day “education period,” the ordinance was to go into effect June 29. But a group called United for Mesa �lew into action, collecting more than 11,500 signatures – what seemed a comfortable 25 percent more than the minimum required – supporting a petition by the April 1 deadline. United for Mesa’s petition demanded the ordinance be put aside and for Mesa voters to decide on the issue. Those signatures made it through initial scrutiny by the city and county. Two weeks ago, according to city spokesman Randy Poilcar, Mesa’s city clerk disquali�ied 338 signatures, leaving 11,167 for a random sample by the county. The county sent a random-sample veri-

people began to change. “In 2003, Bryce and his wife Sara received a letter from their son Trevor – he was coming out to them as gay. Later, their son Tanner also came out as gay. The The group Mesa Loves Everyone successfully challenged the signatures two experiences collected by United for Mesa, which hoped to block Mesa’s Non-Dishelped catapult crimination Ordinance and put the issue to voters. (Mesa Loves Everyone) the Cook parents �ication – with the number of signatures into action, determined to share their allowed still well above the minimum – experiences and help other parents, esback to the city May 4, triggering a �ive- pecially within the Mormon community, to better understand their children and day protest period. On May 7, Mesa Loves Everyone and other LGBTQ people.” The court �iling insisted many of United Mesa resident Bryce Cook �iled an “Uncontested Veri�ied Complaint for Declara- for Mesa’s petition signatures had no resitory and Injunctive Relief” with Maricopa dence addresses, no dates of signing, more than one signature by the same person or County Superior Court. Cook is af�iliated with Faces of Freedom, signatures that did not match the signawhich shares his story on its website: “For ture on voter registrations. A number of challenged signatures is a long time, Bryce wasn’t too comfortable with the LGBTQ community, because he not listed in Mesa Loves Everyone’s court was a long-time member of the Church �iling, which states, “United for Mesa conof Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. But cedes that it did not collect suf�icient valid slowly, over time, his discomfort with gay signatures for the proposed referendum

to qualify for the ballot.” According to a May 7 email from the challenge group, “United for Mesa will stipulate to a court judgment that will keep a referendum on Mesa’s non-discrimination ordinance off the ballot, citing legal technicalities and the deep pockets of the opposition lobby.” While Mesa Loves Everyone celebrated the cleared path for the ordinance outlawing discrimination, United for Mesa was de�iant. It complained it was up against “the deep pockets of a nationally funded opposition... It is disappointing but unsurprising that these kinds of tactics are being utilized to silence the clear voices of Mesa residents.” And, the group trying to shoot down the ordinance promised, “This is by no means our last effort. The need for Mesa residents to have a say in the direction of their city remains. And citizen concerns about this ordinance have not magically gone away. Mesa is awakened and united.” The Mesa Non-discrimination Ordinance passed by a 5-2 vote March 1, with a 120-day buffer “for public education.” After that, �irst violations are subject to up to $300 �ines. Fines of repeat offenders could be as high as $2,500. 

“ready to hire new employees and expand their teams.’’ In the restaurant industry, for example, data from the governor’s Of�ice of Economic Opportunity shows that the average salary for fast food and counter workers in Arizona ranges from $12.15 to $13.42 an hour. And restaurant cooks earn from $12.44 to $15.38 an hour. Chucri told Capitol Media Services, “We’re paying far above what we would typically pay.’’ “We’re seeking dishwashers making $25 an hour,’’ he said. “McDonald’s is paying $50 just to show up for an interview.’’ The big carrot in all this is that $2,000 bonus for those who are currently collecting bene�its who go back to work by Labor Day. For those who take part-time jobs, the bonus is $1,000. But they have to work at least eight of the following 10 weeks to qualify.

There also is the promise of a single semester of tuition at the community college along with cash to help those without a high school diploma prepare for their GED exam. And the state will provide subsidized child care for those who return to work if they are earning $25 an hour or less. Arizona lawmakers are considering legislation, backed by the business community, to increase that maximum state bene�it. But that legislation has stalled amid differences between House and Senate versions, one moving the cap to $320 a week and the other at $300. That leaves the question of whether either version can be enacted before that additional $300 expires on July 10. Ducey has been chilly to even raising the basic state bene�it even though it is not paid through state taxes. 

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ov. Doug Ducey is cutting off the $300 a week in extra federal jobless bene�its in a bid to help the restaurant and hospitality industry �ind more people willing to work. But they will get a one-time $2,000 bonus if they take a full-time job by Sept. 6. And the state is offering some child-care assistance and even a semester of community college tuition for those who go back to work. The move most immediately affects more than 200,000 Arizonans who qualify for the extra $300 a week currently appropriated by Congress to help those affected by the COVID-19. Ducey’s position, according to press aide C.J. Karamargin, is that there are plenty of jobs out there and little reason

for people to be collecting bene�its. “The hospitality industry in Arizona, a critical part of our economy, was perhaps the hardest hit sector,’’ Karamargin said. “They cannot �ind enough workers for the jobs they have to �ill and this plan is aimed at helping them �ill those positions.’’ Inherent in that is the governor’s belief that there are those for whom the total bene�its – the $240 a week maximum paid by the state plus the extra $300 – provide a disincentive to go out and �ind a job. That comes out to $13.50 an hour, before taxes are deducted. By contrast, the state minimum wage is $12.15 an hour; restaurants can pay $3 an hour less if the tips that servers get bring them up to the minimum. Steve Chucri, president of the Arizona Restaurant Association, said there are establishments of all size that are

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clear indicators of where the bike lanes are,” Heredia said. And, he stressed, the city needs to make sure “our intersections that traditionally see the most bicycle traf�ic have bikefriendly options. “Buffers to stop, traf�ic lights that signal bicyclists to go and protected curb extensions are all things that can help with safety and make Mesa more bike friendly.” In November, Mesa voters approved a $100 million “Mesa Moves” bond issue for road and other transportation infrastructure projects. BikeMesa is eager to see a chunk of that money spent on bike paths and trails. “Mesa currently has a single paved canal path, the Consolidated Canal/Sun Circle Trail,” Montes said. “It’s nice, but it does not alone make a network. We need to connect it to public transportation – light rail stations at Dobson and at Gilbert at least – and pave a path along the other canals. “We also have no safe way of getting to Downtown Mesa on a bicycle from any direction. This needs to be a focus.” The Transportation Advisory Board meets at 5:30 p.m. May 18. The live meeting may be listened to by calling 888-7880099 or 877-853-5247 using meeting ID 530 123 2921 and following the prompts. Results of an Active Transportation (bicycle and pedestrian) projects survey will be discussed at the meeting. The board is developing recommendations that will be presented to Mesa City Council this summer. Mesa City Council recently held its �irst study session on how to spend that $100 million, plus $62 million in matching state funds. Duff, who represents the downtown area where many of the vehicles-vs.-pedestrians/bikers accidents take place, is adamant about not using the money to simply widen streets and avenues. “Adding more lanes attracts more cars and higher speeds,” said Duff. “Cars traveling faster make it more unsafe for pedestrians, bicyclists etc. and reduce local economic exchange – faster cars, moving from point A to point B reducing the likelihood for stopping at local places and if they do, slowing the traf�ic to enter/exit the businesses and create more hazards for every-

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recent Tribune story showed most of the vehicle vs. pedestrian recent cases in Mesa were not the fault of drivers, but often-intoxicated pedestrians disobeying laws. But today’s story shows the opposite in recent vehicle-vs.-bike cases: The bikers were obeying laws in bike lanes and crosswalks when drivers took them out. In both cases, what can be done – especially this week, as school ends and thousands of kids will be walking, running and biking around the city – to make Mesa safer for non-drivers? Luis Montes of the group BikeMesa said the city is not alone: “Mesa, like the rest of the Phoenix area, is incredibly dangerous for both cyclists and pedestrians.” But he stressed solutions are out there waiting for action. “There are a million things that can be done better. Mesa’s focus has been on recreational riding for years without any consideration for people that use bikes for commuting or going to school,” Montes said. “Safe and equitable transportation for anyone not in a car is a mere afterthought.” Ric Castillo, also of BikeMesa, said it boils down to logic and planning: “I would wager if more people merely gave it some thought, we would build more consensus about a prescient, human-friendly transportation network in our massive rectangle of a city here in Mesa.” Castillo said his group has bullet points they are encouraging city leadership to consider: • Discussing the non-arterial city street slurry seal and repair schedule to approach the possibility of a more cogent restriping to better facilitate bicycles. This idea is continually �loated as a near no-additional cost and resource-friendly way to make some common-sense changes. • Partnering with the city Transportation Department to encourage outreach and data collection beyond places of recreational curiosity and include residents and entities actually relying on safe walking, bicycling or otherwise multimodal (mostly non-automobile) transportation. • Strengthening key areas of density as special hubs for bicycles and pedestrian safety – such as, Dobson Ranch, Down-

A 2018 “Bicycle Master Plan” shows bike routes and paths covering the city. But a current map of Mesa’s bike routes, below, shows the city is nowhere near its goals. (City of Mesa)

town West, Downtown, Baseline Corridor, Main Street East, and Signal Butte Road. • Promoting increased awareness of contiguous and safe bicycle and pedestrian routes that are also ef�icient and plausible for the average person to traverse. Vice Mayor Jenn Duff agrees with the philosophy of BikeMesa. “My opinion would be to prioritize people instead of cars,” Duff said. “This means making sure we have wide sidewalks and multimodal lanes for bikes, scooters, etc. at the risk of creating congestion which actually slows traf�ic which is actually safer for people. Traditionally, we add more lanes for cars and eliminate people spaces, especially bike lanes.” Councilman Francisco Heredia seconds

Duff’s priorities. “I think one way to improve the safety for bicyclists is to add more bike lanes and create a real network of bike lane options for our bikers. It would allow them to have better and safer access to key parts of the city and not have to worry about riding in vehicle traf�ic lanes to get there,” said Heredia, who represents the west side of Mesa. “To go along with that, I think an investment to create more distinctive bike lanes is another valuable tool that can increase safety, both for the bicyclist and the vehicles,” Heredia continued, adding: “Having a lane that is unmistakably for bikers, such as painting the lanes green, provides more of a buffer between the bikes and the cars and gives the vehicles

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pedestrian and cyclist safety. The Transportation Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, to discuss the results of an Active Transportation Projects survey involving bicyclists and pedestrians. The board is developing recommendations that will be presented to Mesa City Council this summer. The live meeting may be listened to by calling 888-7880099 or 877-853-5247 using meeting ID 530 123 2921 and following the prompts. The May 4 fatality was the most extreme vehicle-vs.-bike accident of the year, but hardly the only one. Police responded to 71 collisions involving vehicles and bicycles last year. The fatal hit-and-run was the 22nd time police investigated a vehicle colliding with a car in 2021. Of the vehicle-vs.-bike collisions, the great majority of victims were in crosswalks or bike lanes. And the Hernandez case was the most recent of four injury accidents where drivers �led the scene, leaving a biker bleeding in the road. The youngest victim was 8.

A litany of incidents Just before noon Jan. 25, another biker was more fortunate than Hernandez, surviving a hit-and-run with minor injuries. The victim was riding down Center Street near Southern Avenue when a white �latbed tow truck took him out before racing away on Center Street. Hours later, there was another hit-bikeand-run on North Sycamore and West Main Street. A witness saw a driver take out a woman riding in the bike lane with the car’s side mirror. Riding at night, the bicyclist had front and rear lights and a light-up necklace; but the driver apparently didn’t see her. On the afternoon of Feb. 26, another driver took out a biker and �led. The injured biker told police he was in a crosswalk at University and Sossoman when a car making a right turn slammed into him. Before the car raced away, the biker was able to take a photo of its license plate, giving investigators a key lead. On March 10, an 8-year-old girl was riding on the sidewalk of South Apollo crossing Rubidium Avenue in Eastmark when a white minivan slammed into her. A witness who said he saw the whole thing said the van didn’t even pause be-

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fore speeding away. The girl was not seriously injured. In the great majority of cases, drivers stayed on the scene to help the bikers, then told police their versions of what happened. The �irst vehicle vs. bike incident of the year happened around 11 a.m. Jan. 7 at West Southern Avenue and South Macdonald when a car driver “saw the bicyclist eastbound on the north sidewalk of West Southern Avenue but thought that he was going to turn to go northbound on South Macdonald and that she would be able to make her turn.” A witness saw the bicyclist enter the crosswalk and get hit. The biker got a bloody nose. The 31-year-old driver got tickets for failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk and not having vehicle insurance. On a Sunday morning 10 days later, a 71-year-old bicyclist was in the crosswalk at West Rio Salado Parkway and West Decatur Street when a car took him out. He did not appear to have life-threatening injuries but was taken to Banner Desert Medical Center for assessment. The driver said she was making a left turn and didn’t see the biker until

she hit him. She received tickets for failure to be reasonable and prudent and failure to yield to a pedestrian. Four days later, at West Keating Avenue and South Dobson Road, another biker went to Banner Desert Medical Center after a 20-year-old driver took him out in a crosswalk. Police gave the driver a ticket for failure to yield to oncoming traf�ic while turning left at an intersection. On Jan. 28, a man was biking down West Southern Avenue when, as he told police, “some lady mowed me down.” She was making a left turn into an apartment complex. The biker was taken to the hospital. Two days later, a senior citizen was biking on East Brown Road in a marked bike lane when a driver going too close took him out with the car’s passenger-side mirror. After being toppled, the biker complained of head pain but declined to go to the hospital. Police noted marks on the biker’s helmet, which likely saved him from severe injury. Police ticketed the driver for failure to

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one, drivers and pedestrians.” She said wider perimeter roads and freeways are �ine. “Our interior streets should be made for people, business and residential access, slower streets, bike and multimodal lanes. Everything we design, whether a building or street is for cars �irst and foremost and we wonder why people aren’t safe on the sidewalks and bike lanes,” Duff said. She also wants to make sure that in creating or extending bike paths, the city keeps its focus on those who use bicycles as transportation – as opposed to “recreational bikers.” “Mesa has a recreational cycling community and we’ve made strides to improve our infrastructure to make safe, enjoyable paths along the canals and recreational facilities,” Duff said. “Using an equity lens, we need to look at our paths for safe transit for people biking to work, shopping, errands, public transit, to name a few. We need more connected paths centrally for these purposes.” She noted an economic bene�it for working families: “Transportation is a component of affordable housing. If families

moving backwards, as far as biking. “While other cities have increased cycling safety during the pandemic, Mesa is actually at a net loss of over a mile of offstreet bike/ Vice Mayor Jen Duff stressed during a recent study session that biking in p e d e s t r i a n Mesa should be treated as transportation, not “recreation.” (City of Mesa) infrastruccould eliminate a second or even a pri- ture due to SRP ripping out asphalt pavemary car, they could spend those monies ment along the Eastern Canal last year, on housing, food, medical and other life speci�ically the stretch from Broadway to necessities. Baseline,” Montes said. “Biking also reduces our carbon imprint “There is some hope that funding from and contributes to personal health – if we the bond programs of the 2018 and 2020 can bike safely.” elections could be used to help build equiDuring a recent study session, a 2018 table transportation infrastructure, (but) “Bicycle Master Plan” showed bike routes there is no guarantee that city of�icials will and paths covering the city, with “a goal do the right thing. If they do in fact use the being to circle the city.” money fairly, it will be years until we actuBut a current map of Mesa’s bike routes ally see any improvements. shows the city is nowhere near this goal. “The design and construction of multiMontes said he is frustrated that Mesa is use paths in Mesa progress at an embar-

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Junior pickleball taking northeast Mesa by storm BY LAURIE JOHNSON Tribune Guest Writer

healthy junior pickleball program recently sprung up in northeast Mesa, and, thanks to the support of a passionate professional and his enthusiastic older players, young players now are gravitating to pickleball like roots gravitate to water. Red Mountain Ranch Country Club pickleball director Ryan Trefry, a California transplant, believes that with a little nurturing, organized competitive pickleball for junior players will take root in Arizona if they are simply introduced to the fastest growing sport in America. “It’s just a matter of reaching the kids and getting them on the court, because once they get on the court they love it,” said Ryan, a 5.0 pickleball professional who has accumulated more than 100 pickleball competition medals over the past four years. Ryan believes that juniors need the same support that adult players receive in order to develop into

con�ident pickleball players. “The court is a little bit bigger for them, but the basics still apply,” he explained. “It all comes down to getting them up to the non volley zone so they can play pickleball. The strokes and athleticism will come naturally to them. They are blank slates, not bringing any bad habits to the game.” Last March, Ryan laid down the foundation for a new junior pickleball program by inviting Mesa K-12 students to participate in four free junior clinics that the U.S. Pickleball Association sponsored at held at Red Mountain Ranch Country Club. Almost overnight, the clinics �illed up. “Kids love to be active, love to play games, and love challenging themselves,” Ryan explained. “And that’s

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Red Mountain Ranch Country Club pickleball director Ryan Trefry believes that with a little nurturing, junior pickleball players will flourish in Arizona. (Courtesy of Laurie Johnson)

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rt lovers, and especially those who love cats, might be interested in a new exhibit at the Mesa Historical Museum Museum Executive Director Susan Ricci has opened an entire room dedicated to the work of the late Arizona artist Karen Kuykendall’s work. Ricci said when Kuykendall passed away in 1998, she left her entire collection to what was then known as the Southwest Museum, which eventually became the Arizona Museum of Natural History. “Now it belongs to the Mesa Historical Museum,” Ricci said, noting that the Mesa Historical has over 1,000 pieces of

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The late artist Karen Kuykendall was fascinated by cats and some of her work highlights them in a variety of ways. Her works are now on display at Mesa Historical Museum. (Spe-

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are being successful in their classes. “Having pickleball during lunch would provide another incentive for our Upgrade students to pass their classes and have that full hour to play,” Tom explained. Ryan and four Red Mountain Ranch players put on a pickleball exhibition for the Skyline students. As the students quietly watched the players volleying and driving a plastic yellow ball at each other at incredibly high speeds, two girls timidly approached the players and asked: “Is this just for watching or can we play too?” Senior Katie Landavazo was one of the students who joined in to play that day. “When all the pro players were here, it was a good experience. I got to hit with them, and a security guard too,” Katie said. “I never played a sport before. This seems like ping pong, but I love it because it’s a bigger court and more athletic.” Four weeks into the Upgrade pickleball program, Tom Brennan has also become a good pickleball player. He frequently gets challenged by his students to play with them or against them in lunchtime games. But more than that, he has become a fan of the positive impact that pickleball has made on his students. “Having a pickleball program during lunch supports a positive climate and culture,” Tom said. “Kids are engaged in a positive, healthy activity as opposed to staring at their phones. My favorite memory so far is when the magic began to take hold, when kids started to come out of the woodwork and say, ‘Hey, can I play?’”

what the clinics were all about.” Because so many juniors had signed up for his free clinics, Ryan had to turn to his adult players for help and 11 Red Mountain Ranch picklers immediately volunteered to register kids or coach a group of their own. Kathy Hawthorne, one of the volunteers, said she saw happy faces – both young and old – everywhere she looked during the clinic. “I thought it was fabulous �irst of all to see all the adults who normally wouldn’t be interacting with such young kids have such big smiles on their faces,” Kathy said. “It was amazing how quickly the kids picked up the game, and the adults almost had more fun than the kids, just giving them ownership showing them that this is going to be their game and that they could do it.” Volunteer Rick Stoddard appreciated the opportunity to pass his love of pickleball on to younger players. “I have a passion for the game of pickleball, and being an ambassador to the youth was a privilege,” Rick said. “The best memories were those moments when the kids demonstrated improvement and a con�idence in participating.” Marley Snider, 8, said she had a great experience at the clinic. “I felt good because of all the big kids that were there,” Marley said. “I liked playing the games with them.” Marley, who calls pickleball her favorite sport, said she loved the drills she got to practice with her fellow junior players.

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Kuykendall’s paintings, costumes, jewelry and papier-maché creations, which in the past have been exhibited at both the Phoenix Art Museum and the Tucson Art Museum. “It is eclectic,” Ricci said. One of Kuykendall’s most celebrated creations is a line of work featuring cats

Ryan Trefry walks some players through the basics of pickleball success. (Courtesy of Laurie Johnson)

“My favorite part was playing from the baseline. I really like to practice hitting from the baseline and making volleys at the kitchen,” she said. To continue the momentum started by the free clinics, Ryan now teaches beginning / intermediate and intermediate/ advanced junior clinics as part of his new Pickleball for Juniors (PickleballForJuniors.com) program. He also is planning a pickleball summer camp at RMRCC during June and July. “At camp we’ll have different units covering different skills,” Ryan said. “It will

and cat people. “She was known as the Cat Lady because she created a sci �i fantasy line of paintings which were turned into a book and then tarot cards which are still in print today,” Ricci said. “But she also created amazing paintings that were not cat related and we are showing these for the �irst time in over 20 years.”

be a different experience for every kid. And we’ll also have water balloon �ights and games on the grass. We want to give them a chance to be kids while learning the sport of pickleball.” Ten miles away from Red Mountain Ranch, Skyline High School Principal Tom Brennan is loving the in�luence that Ryan and the country club’s pickleball program is having on the students at his school. Tom, an occasional pickleball player, was interested in adding pickleball to Skyline’s new Upgrade program – which extends the lunch hour for students who

Kuykendall was a published author and teacher and cats inspired a lot of her artwork including dolls, sculptures and paintings, according to Ricci. “Karen developed several distinct styles of art over her lifetime,” Ricci said, adding that with over 1,000 pieces of her work, it was only natural to dedicate a room where visitors to the museum can enjoy it. 

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Mesa pair create app to combat online dangers BY ALLI CRIPE Tribune Contributor

hief Technology Of�icer Derek Jackson and CEO Jeff Gottfurcht merged forces to create a safer technological world by founding the Mesa-based app Cyber Dive. Their app aims to prevent cyberbullying and sex traf�icking by using algorithms that show activity, and even a bully or predator’s geographical location, on several popular social media platforms. Gottfurcht was inspired to work on the app after returning from Mount Everest, where he had become the �irst person in the world with rheumatoid arthritis to reach the summit. “I had just returned from summiting Mount Everest to see a story about a young girl who’d been sexually assaulted and her pictures put up all over social media – so essentially, victimized twice,” he recalled. Gottfurcht had climbed Mount Everest with Special Forces operatives and they connected him with Jackson, who had been a military intelligence of�icer. The two met online while Jackson was working at a cybersecurity �irm in Palo Alto. “When I was deployed overseas,” said Jackson, “I built the �irst team for the headquarters that analyzed how ISIS would use social media, who their people of interest were and the activities they would take.” Jackson had spent six months surveilling ISIS propaganda videos. He said that as he and Gottfurcht talked, he thought of his 3-year-old son. “I can’t imagine a world where it’s that easy for my son to get on a phone and get into some deep dark corner where he sees something like this – and I would never know.” Gottfurcht and Jackson decided to develop an app that allowed parents to view their children’s activity on multiple social media platforms to eliminate the mystery of not knowing. They wrote the idea on a napkin and got

Jeff Gottfurcht, left, and Derek Jackson founded Cyber Dive in Mesa. (Alli Cripe/Tribune Con-

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to work. “We built it from scratch,” said Gottfurcht, who spent 14 years on Wall Street as a senior vice-president for global �inancial �irms like UBS Financial and Salomon Smith Barney. “We worked on every line of code.” So, how does the app work? “Any parent can sign up and connect to all of their kid’s social media for free,” said Jackson.

The apps include Tik Tok, Instagram, Snapchat, Google, YouTube, Discord and Vsco. “They’ll get access to the word cloud, the vibes meter and the alerts widgets.” Jackson explained that the focus is on word cloud which allows parents to see the most commonly used words their children, or friends, are using on social media. A vibes meter �igures out the general

This is part of what parents will see on Cyber Dive’s app so they can check up on their child’s online activities. (Special to the Tribune)

sentiment of their activity within a designated time period and the alerts pull out potentially concerning activity. For $5 a month, users have the ability to access the location of where posts come from, a history of searched YouTube videos and a list of friends. Created in 2019, the app launched in 2020 and saw signi�icant growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since Feb. 1 alone, they’ve seen a growth of 181.2 percent. “We know parents want to have those conversations that bridge the digital divide,” said Gottfurcht. “We didn’t want a product where it was like, aha! I got you for saying a curse word. We want them to have meaningful deep conversations about what they’re doing.” Cyber Dive’s team includes human traf�icking advisor Angela Salomon, the Director of Programs at StreetlightUSA, an organization for traf�icked adolescent girls. As of this year, Cyber Dive is working with both StreetlightUSA and Phoenix Dream Center. “We reached out to CEO Brian Steele,” said Gottfurcht. “We said, ‘We would love for you to try us out. We have the ability for parents to see if their child is being groomed.’” The app is used by parents of rescue victims of traf�icking after they’re able to leave the rehabilitation process and come home. “They go back to their family,” said Jackson. “And their parents would ask, ‘What can I do to keep up with their social media? I can’t look through everything every day.’ And now, they have an answer.” However, the app is most commonly used by parents. Gottfurcht said they often suffer a “screaming pain” in the world of social media. “We believe not only will it continue to grow and get better,” said Gottfurcht, “But the pain is still there. We’ve never talked to one parent who didn’t have a problem with social media.” For more information visit the company’s website at cyberdive.co. 

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Dog adoptions teach a lesson about humanity BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Tribune Columnist

arly in my newspaper career, I worked at a New Jersey tabloid where the publisher was a man of few words, most of them insulting and frequently shouted at top volume. He was easy to make angry and I did so one afternoon upon returning from the scene of a row house �ire in Trenton. Most of a city block had gone up in �lames, the �ire spreading from home to home via a connected attic. Dozens of families were homeless and �ire�ighters had suffered serious smoke inhalation, but fortunately no one had been killed. Still, per the publisher, I had missed the most critical detail of all. “Any dogs killed?” he demanded. “People love dogs more than people.” That was how I ended up back at the scene of a massive blaze, inquiring

about canine calamities. The publisher seemed visibly disappointed that none of the now-homeless families’ dogs had been barbecued. “People love dogs,” he assured our afternoon news meeting. “Anything about dogs they’ll read.” That lesson crossed my mind a few weeks ago, as I was driving home from Ruff Road, a Phoenix-based dog rescue. There, the shelter’s owner, a sweet woman named Anne, had totally seen me coming. I had driven over to meet Lucy, an eight-pound bedraggled ball of fur who resembled a cross between a yorkie, a chihuahua and an old rustand-brown throw rug. “I’ll go grab her,” said Anne. “And I’ll bring her bestie, too. Ethel.” The dog has a best friend? “Oh yes. They grew up together, they’re inseparable.” Anne paused – possibly for dramatic effect. “But I’m sure they’ll be �ine apart if you only want Lucy.”

This was how I ended up adopting two dogs. They’re 3 years old, with Ethel – a reddish 12-pound mix of rat terrier, cocker spaniel, and chihuahua – serving as muscle while Lucy appears to be the brains of the operation. Meaning Lucy’s the one who bops open the door to the closet so Ethel can fetch a Nike for a joint chewfest. They’ve settled right in running my house, too. Back in the day, I enjoyed laying on the couch to watch golf on the weekends. They’ve decided I’m restricted to one cushion now, while they reserve the other two for naps and wrestling matches. Did I mention watching golf sitting up is more relaxing than it looks? The girls also have decided that I spend too much time sleeping and my face needs additional moisturizing. Most days, the face licking starts at about 3:45 am, but that’s okay. Did I mention I get a lot of work done

early and under cover of darkness? We’ve all learned quite a bit over the past couple of months. For example, having lived alone for a few years, I’d forgotten that French fries are meant to be shared equally. I’ve also �inally learned never to leave my socks on the �loor, or anywhere within six inches of the ground. Also, it’s unwise to leave the front door cracked while you fetch the mail or grab Door Dash off the porch – unless you’re gung-ho to practice barefoot sprints up and down the street while the neighbor kids laugh at you. I needed the cardio anyway. And so what if all my golf shoes have bite marks now, and someone attempted to install a second doggie door by chewing through some wallboard, and someone stole the last slice of pizza off the coffee table and dragged it into the bedroom? All of it is a very small price to pay. Because my old publisher was right. People, or at least this person, really do love dogs more than people. 

you to an essay he authored two years ago that predicted an incoming U.S. senator from Utah would emulate the curious conduct of a departing one from Arizona: bit.ly/33G0pyM No gift of prophecy was needed; Mitt Romney offered ample notice that he fully intended to become the gray-templed version of Jeff Flake. If anything, Romney has eclipsed the obnoxiousness of the now-retired Flake – and that’s saying something. Speaking of saying something, that’s one of the main sources of revenue for Arizona’s “one-term wonder.” Flake now

enjoys �inancial recompense from organizations such as CBS News whenever the “journalists” there need a comment criticizing the Republican Party. Add to that a board position with an Arizona-based national homebuilder, and Jeff can say with his ever-present smirk, that advocating cheap labor and open borders is good for the economy — at least for the economic conditions of the Flake family. While the �inancial windfall may take the sting out of the 18% approval rating that prompted Flake’s �light-instead-of�ight in a campaign for re-election, how

should we regard Romney’s current conduct? What motivates Mitt these days? Willard Mitt Romney is not motivated by money, because he’s already made a boatload. Planning and executing corporate takeovers, exporting jobs overseas, and shrinking the domestic job market helped fatten Mitt’s wallet to the point that he even put some of his dough in offshore accounts, mirroring the commerce he sent elsewhere. And elsewhere is where Mitt Romney wants to be, speci�ically, at the other end

‘Frosted Flake’ feels the chill in Utah BY JD HAYWORTH Tribune Columnist

ou’ve heard the old joke about the minister who uses the invocation he delivers at a political banquet as both a warning and a teaching moment: “Oh Lord, make our words sweet, for one day we may have to eat them!” This is not that type of column, though it offers a form of confession. Despite that anecdotal admonition, the sweetest words of tongue, pen, or word processor are simply these: “Told you so!” Your not-so-humble columnist refers

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of Pennsylvania Avenue, in a big White House. He denies such intentions, but “follow your dreams” is the obligatory advice dispensed at high school and college commencements, and it’s something that Romney �inds tough to reject – especially when one such dream has been realized. Mitt made no effort to mask his delight at Donald Trump’s departure from the executive mansion. Indeed, Romney must feel it is some sort of cosmic retribution directly for his own bene�it. How else to explain his self-centered response to fellow Utah Republicans, who booed him lustily when he tried to defend his two votes for Trump’s impeachment and asserted that he “wasn’t a fan of our last president’s

character issues.” Taking umbrage at their catcalls and hostility, Romney asked the assembled multitude, “Aren’t you embarrassed?” Apparently, plenty of Utah party activists are embarrassed by Mitt’s actions in the Senate. Though a censure resolution against Romney failed by 87 votes out of 1,509 cast at the recent state convention, two Republican county organizations have censured their junior senator. It may eventually dawn on Romney that the “Flake-iness” he has employed is not doing him any favors. If he is intent on remaining in public of�ice, Romney must use these next two years to rehabilitate himself in the eyes of conservative activists within Utah’s GOP. Failing that, Mitt Romney in 2024 may discover what Jeff Flake did in 2018 – that he doesn’t have a prayer. 

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Former teammates, rivals help lead Red Mtn softball BY ZACH ALVIRA Tribune Sports Editor

iera Phillips and Breanna Macha Peterson don’t often talk about the bitter rivalry between their colleges. The players on Red Mountain’s softball team will do that for them at an appropriate time. Though it has become rare for them to bring up the history between the two on the softball �ield. After all, they were teammates before they became rivals. “Having both of them here, it’s like we never left each other,” Red Mountain head softball coach Rich Hamilton said. “It’s cool to see how the girls look up to them.” Phillips and Macha Peterson both played softball at Red Mountain under Hamilton. Four years ago, when Phillips had graduated from the University of Arizona, she returned to the Mountain Lion softball program as an assistant coach. Just last year, her former teammate turned rival and Arizona State softball alum Macha Peterson also returned to the program as an assistant. Now the two work cohesively alongside Hamilton to coach up the current batch of Red Mountain softball players. Their main goal is to have them accomplish all they did while playing as a Mountain Lion. “To have these kids come back and want to coach here and have the pride to coach here, it makes me feel great,” Hamilton said. “When people say there are no words for things, this is one of those things. I coached them, I won state championships with them and cried with them. Now, we get to coach together.” Phillips, a 2012 graduate, helped lead the Mountain Lions to three straight state championships from 2009-11. As a senior, she batted .455 with 25 RBI and a pair of home runs. She went 13-0 on the mound for Red Mountain with a 1.4 ERA. Her and Macha Peterson emerged as a dynamic duo that year and combined for 228 strikeouts. Her performance on the �ield led her to accept a scholarship from Dixie State University, a Division II school in Utah.

Siera Phillips, “left,” a University of Arizona alum, and Breanna Macha Peterson, an Arizona State University alum, reunited as rivals and former teammates to help coach Red Mountain’s softball program where they won five straight state championships. (Courtesy

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She played one year there before she transferred to the University of Arizona. In three years with the Wildcats, she converted back to pitcher after being recruited to Tucson as an out�ielder. After college, Phillips wanted to dabble in coaching. When she reached out to Hamilton, he immediately brought her on board. “It’s been fun,” Phillips said. “The �irst year was kind of surreal because I never stepped foot here when I left. It’s been cool to see what (Hamilton) has built. I never wanted to coach anywhere else after talking to him.” Macha Peterson had similar success at Red Mountain during her high school career. She batted .368 as a senior for the Mountain Lions with 24 RBI and 4 home runs. She ended her �inal season with a 1.02 ERA and 23-5 overall record, leading Red Mountain to its �ifth straight state championship in 2014. She went on to play at nearby Arizona State where she pitched all four years for

the Sun Devils. Macha Peterson became an assistant coach at the University of New Mexico after she graduated from Arizona State in 2018. But when the pandemic struck in 2020, she returned home to the Valley. Like Phillips, she reached out to Hamilton in search of a role as an assistant coach. Without any hesitation, Macha Peterson and Phillips were reunited at the program they helped build into a softball power. “I have a lot of pride in this program,” Macha Peterson said. “To see everything (Hamilton) has built and the legacy we have left behind, it’s cool to come back and be here to coach the younger generation and teach them what we have learned.” The rivalry, and at times hatred, between Arizona State and Arizona doesn’t extend to Phillips and Macha Peterson. The two only crossed paths once while in college. But even if they don’t often feed into the rivalry, Red Mountain’s players will do it for them at times. Though it is heavily one sided, according to Hamilton. “Siera is the only one from U of A,” Hamilton said. “Everyone else is an ASU fan. We rip her a little bit but not a lot.” Instead of bickering about which softball program will help its school secure the coveted Territorial Cup, Phillips and Macha Peterson work in unison to teach the current batch of Red Mountain players all they learned through their experience playing the game. Both believe their experience at the Division I level has helped them adjust as a coach. And the players they mentor have a new level of respect for them as they dream to accomplish all Phillips and Macha Peterson did in their careers. “We are bringing back goals and things we’ve learned during our careers,” Macha Peterson. “We’ve done it, so now we can teach them and show them what we expect from them. Just being able to teach them little goals and what we did to have success, it’s pretty cool.” Having the opportunity to coach alongside one another at the school they began to build their softball careers has been

Red Mountain softball coach Rich Hamilton didn’t hesitate to bring Siera Phillips and Breanna Macha Peterson on his staff. His former players bring a fire to the program that helped lead to its success. (Courtesy Andy Sil-

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special for Phillips and Macha Peterson. Red Mountain, in many ways, gave them an identity on the �ield. And each day they step out onto the diamond for practice or a game, they are constantly reminded of everything they were able to accomplish. Memories often come rushing back and are shared amongst each other, with Hamilton and the team. In almost every circumstance, the conversations lead to one of the several championship banners along the out�ield wall. Each banner is a representation of all the program has accomplished with both Phillips and Macha Peterson leading the way as players and Hamilton as coach. Those were arguably some of the best times the three have ever shared together. And now they hope to help current players make those same type of memories. “Seeing those banners every day, it’s exciting,” Phillips said. “That feeling, that �ire we had that got us to win all �ive of those, that’s the feeling we get when we come out here now. That’s the standard now.” 

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signature California-based ramen restaurant chain has opened its �irst Arizona location in downtown Chandler. JINYA Ramen Bar, a contemporary Japanese franchise restaurant concept, opened recently in New Square, where DC Steakhouse and The Stillery are neighboring tenants. JINYA in Chandler, owned by Realtor Daradee Olson, is the 41st location of a concept started in 2010 by Tomo Takahashi, the son of a restaurateur in Japan. His father had owned an Isakaya-style restaurant named Jinya, where he focused on delicious food at reasonable prices that’s accessible to all. Wanting to revive his father’s dream, Takahashi opened his �irst JINYA in Tokyo in 2000, naming the restaurant for a Samurai soldier who was close to the community. When he came to the U.S. Takahashi decided that traditional taste and �lavor of ramen wasn’t possible – unless he made it himself. So, he opened his �irst restaurant in Los Angeles. Takahashi has been called one of the nation’s most in�luential restaurateurs. Olson was inspired to bring a JINYA to Chandler after stumbling upon the concept while vacationing in Utah. She lived in Taiwan for six years, which allowed her the opportunity to visit 42 countries throughout Southeast Asia. “She grew very passionate about Asian culture and cuisine, and after returning to Arizona, she longed for an authentic bowl of ramen,” a spokeswoman said. According to Olson, “After eating at JINYA for the �irst time, I knew this was the style of ramen I had been searching for in the United States. When I returned home, I immediately began the process of bringing a JINYA Ramen Bar to the Valley.”

JINYA Chandler owner Daradee Olson, third from left, is flanked by her team. It includes, from left: Lori Eitel, Paul Norris, Daradee Olson, Jordan Ruiz, Stephanie Daniels and Cody Tolbert. (Debby Wolvos/Special to the Tribune) Olson is so passionate about the concept she has plans to open four more locations in the Valley over the next four years. JINYA is known for meticulously prepared ramen broths that are slow simmered for 20 hours only in impurity-free Fuji water. The noodles are homemade. The concept has consistently drawn raves from the Los Angeles Times for its ramen, featured in 12 signature creations that include JINYA Tonkotsu black, spicy chicken ramen, and spicy creamy vegan ramen. The restaurant boasts six signature broths made from whole pork bones, chicken and vegetables “with just the right amounts of bonito, dashi, miso, kombu and other classic Japanese ingredients.” The result is a rich, thick full-�lavored broth. The handmade noodles undergo a special aging process before they are cooked and served, a spokeswoman said. JINYA serves 12 signature chicken, pork,

shrimp or vegetable-based ramen creations, which can be completely customizable from a selection of more than 25 addons such as chicken chasu, kikurage, spicy bean sprouts, green onion and thin noodles. The Sprouting Up Ramen features pork and chicken broth, pork chashu, kikurage, spicy bean sprouts, green onion, half seasoned egg, crispy Brussels sprouts, black pepper, ginger, and thick noodles. Shrimp wonton ramen is “a simple but tasty creation of pork and shrimp broth, shrimp and chicken wontons, green onion and kikurage with thick noodles,” the spokeswoman said. The menu also features a variety of starters, including salads and small plates. Salmon poke mini tacos are served in a crispy wonton shell, topped with cilantro. The JINYA Bun is a sweet and savory small bite of slow braised pork chashu, cucumber and baby mixed greens, nestled inside a steamed bun with JINYA’s original bun

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sauce and mayonnaise. A crispy chicken appetizer features juicy, garlic-pepper fried chicken thighs, served with baby mixed greens and JINYA’s house ponzu sauce. A Japanese street snack, Takoyaki is battered octopus balls, served atop egg tartar and drizzled with mayonnaise, okonomiyaki sauce, green onion and smoked bonito �lakes. For those who want to skip the ramen, JINYA offers several rice bowls, as well as rotating chef’s selections. The California Poke Bowl is loaded with salmon, spicy tuna, shrimp, seaweed salad, masago, avocado and cilantro. Tokyo Curry Rice showcases a Tokyo-style curry with ground chicken. The current quarterly chef’s specials, available through the end of May include Tonkotsu Curry Tsukemen (dipping noodles) and ground pork Lettuce Wraps. JINYA Ramen Bar offers a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan-friendly dishes. For example, the Brussels Sprouts Tempura are crispy Brussels sprouts, sprinkled with white truf�le oil. A Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen is a base of vegetable broth with tofu, onion, green onion, kikurage, crispy onion, garlic chips, garlic oil, chili oil, sesame seeds, and thick noodles. The Vegan Rice Bowl features plantbased “meat”, crispy chickpeas, kale, pickled red cabbage, crispy garlic, roasted pine nuts, and vegan curry ranch dressing. In the Vegan Bun, a plant-based steamed bun is stuffed with a pea protein patty, guacamole, cucumber and vegan mayonnaise. JINYA also showcases a full bar menu of local craft and Japanese beer, wine, and sake. Aside from Japanese sake, JINYA Chandler carries the only awarded sake made outside of Japanese, Arizona Sake, which is produced in Holbrook. For guests

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peratures to keep the ice from diluting the drink, and a high-powered carbonation tap pumps out �ive times the carbonation of regular soda water. The nearly 3,000-square-foot restaurant seats 60 guests indoors, which includes ramen bar seating with direct views of the kitchen action, as well as a long community table for gatherings. The outdoor patio space seats 42.

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Notice of Public Scoping for an Environmental Assessment for Hunt Highway Improvement Project – Phase 5 The U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Pima Agency and the Gila River Indian Community (Community) are releasing this notice in support of an environmental assessment for the proposed Hunt Highway Improvement Project – Phase 5 (project) in District One of the Community. The project would include roadway improvements along portions of Hunt Highway and Arizona Farms Road. The project proponent, Pinal County Public Works Department, has submitted a right-of-way (ROW) application to the BIA for roadway improvements on Hunt Highway and Arizona Farms Road, which would constitute the final phase of the Hunt Highway Improvement Project. Primary project components would include acquiring approximately 19 acres of new permanent roadway ROW, realigning the western terminus of the existing Arizona Farms Road, widening approximately 4,200 feet of existing Hunt Highway to match the newly reconstructed roadway dimensions both north and south of the project area, and installing a new light-controlled intersection at Hunt Highway and the realigned Arizona Farms Road. Project construction is anticipated to begin in January 2022 to January 2023 and will be completed in approximately 8 months. No traffic detours would be required. Traffic delays would be short-term and temporary. The grant of easement for ROW, if approved by BIA, would formalize the alignments for both Hunt Highway and Arizona Farms Road within the Community. The purpose of the project is for Pinal County to complete the final phase of their planned improvements along the Hunt Highway corridor, through the widening of the existing Hunt Highway alignment and the realignment of Arizona Farms Road. Hunt Highway both north and south of the project area have been improved and widened to four lanes; however, the older roadway within the project area is only two lanes. The lane reduction in the project area presents a potential safety concern for existing vehicle traffic on Hunt Highway. The project would widen Hunt Highway through the project area to match the new roadway and lane configurations to both the north and south. Additionally, the Hunt Highway and Arizona Farms Road intersection currently presents line-of-sight safety concerns for drivers on Arizona Farms Road. The project would realign this traffic intersection and replace the stop-controlled intersection with a traffic light to improve traffic flow and safety. As part of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), federal agencies are required to consider the potential social and environmental impacts of proposed actions. This letter serves as the BIA’s invitation for comments, concerns, or suggestions regarding the proposed action. All comments received become part of the public record associated with this proposed action. Accordingly, your comments (including your name and address) will be available for review by any person that wishes to view the record. At your request, we will withhold your contact information to the extent allowed by the Freedom of Information Act. Please submit comments to: Cecilia Baker, Superintendent Bureau of Indian Affairs, Pima Agency P.O. Box 8 Sacaton, Arizona 85147 Telephone: (520) 562-3326 Email: Cecilia.Baker@bia.gov Published: East Valley Tribune May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 / 37928

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Public Notices Application to U.S. EPA for the Salt River PimaMaricopa Indian Community to Administer Federal Clean Water Act Programs

TO: Xavier Martinez, M.D. 2323 E. Flower #124-B Phoenix, AZ 85016 The State Medical Board of Ohio 30 E. Broad Street, 3rd Floor Columbus, OH 43215-6127 In the Matter of: Xavier Martinez, M.D. Case No. 21-CRF-0045 On March 11, 2021, the State Medical Board of Ohio mailed a Notice of Opportunity for Hearing to Xavier Martinez, M.D. via certified mail, return receipt requested, at his last known address of record, 2323 E. Flower #124-B, Phoenix, AZ 85016. The Notice was returned to the Board from the postal service marked “return to sender, not deliverable as addressed, unable to forward.” The notice states that the State Medical Board of Ohio intends to consider disciplinary action against Dr. Martinez’s license to practice medicine and surgery in Ohio based on the Arizona Medical Board’s order which revoked his license in that state. The Arizona order was based upon his plea agreement to an amended charge of Attempted Sexual Abuse. In addition, the State Medical Board of Ohio found that Dr. Martinez was impaired and diverted medicines for patient use. Dr. Martinez is entitled to a hearing in this matter if such hearing is requested within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication of this notice. Dr. Martinez may appear at such hearing in person, by his attorney, or by such other representative permitted to practice before this agency, or he may present his position, arguments or contentions in writing. At the hearing, Dr. Martinez may present evidence and examine witnesses appearing for or against him. Please contact the undersigned to ascertain the last date of publication. Any questions or correspondence should be addressed to: Jackie Moore Case Control Office 30 E. Broad Street, 3rd Floor Columbus, OH 43215-6127 Jackie.Moore@med.ohio.gov Published: East Valley Tribune, May 16, 23, 30, 2021 / 38484

EPA is inviting comments from “all appropriate governmental entities” (AGE) on Salt River PimaMaricopa Indian Community’s (the Tribe’s) application for “treatment in a similar manner as a State” under Section 518 of the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) to administer Water Quality Standards and Certification Programs on their Reservation (located in Maricopa County, Arizona). “AGE” are states, tribes and federal agencies located contiguous to the Reservation. EPA Region IX is requesting AGEs, other tribes, cities, counties and individuals with information or comments relevant to the Tribe’s assertion of authority to regulate surface water quality within the Reservation to provide it directly to EPA Region IX’s program contact, Kelli Williams, via email at williams.kelli.m@epa.gov. Commenters without access to email may call Kelli Williams at 415-9723434 to make other arrangements. Approval of the Tribe’s application would not establish a program or set water quality standards, but would authorize the Tribe to adopt, review, and revise standards for subsequent EPA approval under CWA Section 303(c), and to certify that discharges comply with those standards under CWA Section 401 for all surface waters within the Reservation. Comments must be received within 30 days of this notice. Published: East Valley Tribune, May 16, 2021 / 37763

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