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Challenges loom as MPS maps partial reopening Sept. 14

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BY PAUL MARYNIAK Tribune Executive Editor

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ssuming COVID-19 metrics for the district continue a downward trend, Mesa Public Schools is prepared to reopen campuses Sept. 14 for partial classroom learning.

Parents and their children should prepare for a myriad of changes in the school day routine, ranging from a “non-negotiable” mandatory mask rule to a complex schedule that determines what students will be on campuses on what days.

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A Mesa mom last week organized kids and parents to "heart attack" some schools to show support for teachers and the district. Read her story on page 10.

(Pablo Robles/Tribune Staff Photographer)

Mesa girl, 11, needs heart transplant after beating cancer at age 8

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Macie Schnepf, an 11-year-old Mesa girl, beat cancer at 8 years old and is now in need of a heart transplant as a result of her chemotherapy treatments. (Photo courtesy

Schnepf family)

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here isn’t much that can break 11-yearold Macie Schnepf’s spirit.

Not Ewing’s Sarcoma, which she was diagnosed with in January 2017 and beat in November of the same year when she was only 8.

And not her failing heart from sustaining nearly 20 rounds of rigorous chemotherapy treatments and many more blood transfusions as a result of the cancer treatments.

Macie takes things one day at a time, �ighting against the odds stacked against her while

�inding ways to comfort her worried parents and three younger siblings.

Sarah and Jono Schnepf call their daughter “little warrior girl.”

“She wants to �ight,” Sarah said. “She knows it’s scary and she knows what the surgery will be like and the medications she will have to be on. But she’s determined to keep �ighting.

“We always tell her we wish we could trade places with her, but she always says, ‘no, I’ve done it before, and I can do it again.’”

Macie was 8 when her right leg swelled up

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nor the state’s interSCHOOLS ���� ���� 1 pretation of virus Those changes were but a few that the data are mandatory.

Governing Board and administration “What we heard plumbed in head-spinning fashion for four from our stakeholdhours. And even that amount of time left er conversations numerous questions by the board unan- over the summer swered. from school leadThe length of the discussion re�lected ers is they wanted the complex task that has consumed Su- to have �lexibility perintendent Dr. Andi Fourlis and her to work with their team as they continue trying to balance communities,’’ said the need for in-class learning with the Education Departneed to protect the lives and health of ment spokesman more than 50,000 children and thousands Ritchie Taylor, citof teachers and other employees. ing a belief that That task has been made no easier by the state should the most recent data on COVID-19 in the defer to the extent district released last Thursday by the possible to the loMaricopa County Public Health Depart- cally elected school ment and the seemingly contradictory in- board members terpretation of coronavirus data between “Mandates can The map showing the level of COVID-19 spread in Mesa Public Schools' district boundaires, released last Thursday by the county Public Health the county and the state. work both ways,’’ Department, shows coniditions are moderate and safe enough for partial in-classroom learning. (Maricopa County) While the data released last Thursday Taylor said. “We – two days after the Governing Board’s wanted schools to be able to decide, even Wednesday is reserved for online learnAll three districts are considered to be meeting – indicated the overall level of CO- if they met the benchmarks, that if they in the “moderate” category for the virus ing for all students as teachers work with VID-19 in the district was “moderate,” ZIP wanted to continue to do distance learn- – which the county deems safe for partial small groups of pupils, hold of�ice hours, code data for Mesa showed four ZIP codes ing that they could make that decision for in-class instruction. plan course work and engage in profeswith a “substantial” virus level.

Under MPS’ plan, students can be in sional learning. themselves.’’

Meanwhile, the state Health Services The district also is surveying parents to MPS’ partial reopening of campuses will classrooms two days a week and learn at Department said its interpretation of data be no less complicated than the interpre- home the other three days. get a clear idea of how many want their statewide indicated that partial in-class- tations of COVID-19 spread as the district The complicated part comes into play children in classrooms twice a week. An room learning was warranted in only four begins implementing a plan that Gilbert as the result of the need to reduce the earlier survey this summer indicated that counties in Arizona. Maricopa County is Public Schools will put in motion on Sept. number of students on campus on any three quarters of parents want in-class not among them. learning.

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Neither Maricopa County’s benchmarks classroom instruction the same day.

Board President Elaine Miner called the To accomplish that, students will be divided into an “A” and overall plan “mind boggling,” telling Assis“B” schedule de�ined tant Superintendent Arlinda Mann, “The by the two halves of logistics, as you’re describing, that we’re the alphabet. The going to keep families together through all "A" group will be in levels – meaning elementary, junior high classrooms Monday and high school – sound impossible to me. and Thursday while Do you have software that’s going to �igure the "B" group will be that out?”

Miner noted the many variables inon campus Tuesday and Friday. Parents volved in those logistics make it dif�icult are to be noti�ied to ensure that all children in the same which group their household will be going to school on the same day. kids are in.

She also noted some parents may �ind Since an undetermined number the district’s in-class schedule doesn’t of students are ex- agree with theirs.

The bottom line, Miner said: “I also want pected to remain in all-online learning, to be realistic and let parents know that district of�icials ex- there is not a guarantee that this is going pect less than half of to work out for everyone and that they a school’s total pop- need to be understanding that we’re doulation would be on ing the best we can.”

When COVID-19 data is broken down by Mesa's ZIP codes, the county health department's metrics show "substantial" virus spread in four campus on any of areas of the city. (Maricopa County) those four days. ��� SCHOOLS ���� 3

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Mann said principals in high schools and junior highs would work with elementary schools to try to keep children from the same households on campuses on the same days. But she also conceded that may not work out for everyone.

The district’s shift to partial in-class learning is being made possible by a continuing downward trend in the three benchmarks for COVID-19.

The 12-day-old data are broken into three benchmarks that measure the number of positive COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people, the percentage of positive results from new COVID-19 tests and the percentage of hospital visits with COVID-like symptoms.

As of Aug. 27, MPS’ metrics for cases per 100,000 and for positive test results were in a “moderate,” or yellow, category – which the county says is acceptable for partial in-classroom learning. Hospital visits were in the “minimal” category.

When all three categories are at that minimal, or green, level, the county advises that �ive-day in-class learning can be considered.

The county also advises districts to monitor the weekly benchmarks to ensure there is no upward trend in any of the three categories.

Fourlis told the Governing Board that unless some upward trend occurs in the next two weeks, the hybrid model can kick into gear Sept. 14.

She said it’s uncertain when the district might begin full �ive-day in-class learning, but noted the district would give parents a two-week notice ahead of time.

The Governing Board also discussed in great length how the school day on campus will be different.

Masks will be mandated from the moment that yellow bus pulls up to the curb.

“When the bus pulls up, the �irst thing the driver’s going to do is check for a mask,” said Assistant Superintendent Scott Thompson. “If a student’s not wearing a mask, we’re going to have masks available. Then Johnny’s going to basically proceed to the back of the bus. We’re going to load to the back so that kids aren’t walking past each other as they load onto the bus.”

Students will sit apart from each other to ensure some social distancing.

Asked by board member Marcie Hutchinson if monitors will ride the buses

to ensure compliance with the mask and social distancing requirements, Thompson replied: “I’m going to say at this point hiring those folks, getting them trained and getting them on board will be a challenge.

We’ll have to wait and see. Is it a possibility? Yes, when we have them. I can’t guarantee that at this moment. So, in essence what we’re seeing is that … the monitoring of the students and making sure that they’re following the protocols is going to be left up to the bus driver.”

Thompson also said he hopes that parents and older students on the bus can be helpful.

Unless they have received a medical waiver from the district, Associate Superintendent Holly Williams said, masks “are not negotiable” and required. Parents who refuse to wear a mask when they drop by a school will be told to wait outside.

Williams added that the limited number of students on campus now in specialized learning programs have not balked at masks and that they understand their importance. She added there likely would be breaks during the day when students As they went over the protocols that will govern students’ movements on campus, the intensive cleaning and sanitizing routines and how the district will handle a COVID outbreak in a school, Hutchinson raised another issue that also was cited by several parents in emails – ventilation.

“As we learn more about this virus,” Hutchinson said, “we know that it’s airborne and that being airborne, it can provide many pathways of contagion even between classrooms. And so, I too am concerned about poor ventilation and extremely long exposure times particularly because it’s hot and we’re going to be using air conditioning for a very long time.”

She noted many of MPS’s schools have no windows – a concern expressed at board meetings recently in other districts.

Thompson said, “We’ve put a heavy investment into upgrading our systems.

Millions of dollars have been spent replacing air conditioning systems this summer throughout the district in multiple locations.”

Unlike other districts and businesses such as movie houses that have switched to highly effective MERV 13 air �ilters, Thompson said MPS can’t use them.

“We are unable to use those �ilters because they restrict the air�low so signi�icantly that they would cause damage and

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can result in our systems failing,” he said.

He said that while researchers have found COVID-19 in ventilation systems, “it is not transmitted that way.”

“It doesn’t mean we just ignore it but there has not been a de�initive scienti�ic proof it is being passed through the ventilation system,” Thompson continued, noting the CDC recommends fresh air.

He likened schools’ air-conditioning systems to those in vehicles, where the air is recycled until it reaches a speci�ied temperature and then begins drawing in fresh air.

But he conceded “that’s going to be tricky” with Arizona’s hot temperatures.

“It takes a lot of mechanical systems working at their highest ef�iciency to do that and you can only bring in so much fresh air at that point,” he continued, adding: “As of things cool down, we will be able to bring more fresh air in but I can’t say today, in August, that we’ll be bringing in more fresh air because it will ultimately lead to the room heating up.”

And that, he said, would impact body temperatures and compromise people’s immune system.

“It goes back to our mask policy because it’s about COVID-19 becoming airborne and if the masks are helping with that, then we are less likely to have those droplets being sucked up into our air conditioning systems and then dispersed into other areas," Thompson said.

"But at the end of the day, I can’t guarantee anybody that something like that can’t happen. These are just the facts on the ground and people will have to make decisions about what they feel comfortable with regards to our buildings.”

As for ventilation on buses, he later said, “We’re going to have the AC running…

We’re going to try to keep as much fresh air coming in and will crack a few windows just slightly.”

Thompson's explanation prompted Hutchinson to note that there are no solid guarantees against virus spread and that when it comes to having children breathing that air in a classroom, “it’s going to have to be a parental decision.” 

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Mesa wading deeper into ambulance service

BY JIM WALSH Tribune Staff Writer

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or at least 15 years, Mesa �ire of�icials have contemplated launching their own ambulance service but have always held back, deferring to the private sector.

That was when Southwest Ambulance was based in Mesa and the service provided met Mesa’s standards.

But the company is long gone, swallowed up by corporate mergers. Now, things have changed.

With a long-term contract with industry giant American Medical Response, or AMR, about to expire at the end of November, Mesa is exploring its options.

While no �inal decision has been made, the Mesa City Council is expected to authorize the purchase of six new ambulances on Monday, Aug. 31, at a cost of $1.6 million, doubling the city’s �leet to 12.

The move comes almost a week after Gilbert Town Council did the same thing, voting to purchase six ambulances and replace AMR – a move that company of�icials called unwarranted.

Candace Cannistraro, Mesa’s management and budget director, said the funding comes from the Ambulance Transport Fund that cromprises revenue generated from patients using the service.

She said the city has three ambulances in use, working 12-hour shifts staffed by one civilian paramedic and one civilian emergency medical technician. Three more units are expected to go into service in December.

Purchasing the additional ambulances puts Mesa in a strong negotiating position with AMR, at minimum, and appears to lay even more of a foundation for the Mesa Fire and Medical Department to launch a potential service of its own.

“Our philosophy was, if the contractor provided the service, there was no need to get into the ambulance business,’’ said Gary Bradbury, a long-time Mesa �ire�ighter who supervised the ambulance contract for years.

“Mesa has been very conservative about getting into that process and moving a service from the private sector to the public sector,’’ Bradbury said.

But he said dealing with a large company like AMR can be different from dealing

Mesa Fire Chief Mary Camelia said the additional ambulances Mesa will likely buy will provide better service to residents. (Special to the Tribune)

with a locally-based company like Southwest Ambulance.

Bradbury launched his own ambulance service when he was Rio Verde’s �ire chief, after private contractors weren’t willing to cooperate.

“I think it’s a choice issue,’’ Bradbury said.

“They are at least halfway to having the ambulances they need’’ after the ambulance purchase. “They could get the ambulance service going in short order. In 90 days, they could be up and running,’’ he said.

Mesa would need to double that �leet again, with at least 22 ambulances, to launch such a service, Fire Chief Mary Cameli said.

But that only would happen after a thorough �inancial study by the city’s management and a decision by the council, she said.

“It’s a work in progress. No decisions have been made,’’ Cameli said. “We can be �lexible and look at our options in the future.’’

She said the ambulance service being provided by Mesa directly is part of a pilot program started with six ambulances in 2018.

The city-operated ambulances primarily serve west Mesa on mostly low acuity, or non-life-threatening calls.

But if a Mesa unit is closer than an AMR unit, the Mesa unit is dispatched to handle the more serious calls, Cameli said.

“We’ve been talking to them’’ about extending the contract, Cameli said, but it may be on a year-to-year basis rather than a long-term basis.

Cameli stressed that all Mesa ambulances, including the new ones when they go into service, will be used exclusively

to respond to 911 calls and not to transport patients from one facility to another as AMR also does.

“Anytime you add ambulances to the system, it will allow us to get to calls

quicker,’’ Cameli said.

Mesa Fire has always considered itself a leader in innovation.

Of�icials have placed behavioral health counselors on some units to handle mental health issues and hope to add nurse practitioners if a partner can be secured and a federal grant can be obtained.

Deputy Fire Chief Forrest Smith said that AMR typically handles about 34,000 ambulance calls a year in Mesa while city units respond to about 4,000.

While Vice Mayor Mark Freeman said his understanding is that the Mesa ambulance service is self-sustaining, Smith said the �inancial cost is still being analyzed.

Cameli said that operating the new ambulances will generate more data for review before the city determines its next step.

“At this time, we are focusing on the operations of the program, the service delivery, and in providing quality patient care. We are still in the process of evaluating the �inancial aspects of the program,’’ Smith wrote.

Freeman, a retired Mesa paramedic, said he is excited about the prospect of Mesa operating its own ambulance service.

He said all new Mesa �ire stations, including station 211 in east Mesa, are designed to accommodate an ambulance and an ambulance crew.

The wording on the council’s agenda for Monday night says, “this purchase is in support of the transition of providing Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support to the city.’’

Freeman said a contract extension with AMR would help provide a seamless tran-

sition, if Mesa decided to run its own service. He said AMR might also be used to back�ill Mesa’s system when units are tied up on calls or down for maintenance.

“I’m excited to say the least,’’ Freeman said. “They will respond directly out of the �ire stations. It will be a fast service.’’

Freeman looks at a city-run ambulance service as an improvement in addressing the needs of Mesa residents, saying Mesa would gain control over the ambulance service by supervising crews as city employees.

But he also said he doesn’t want to create a burden on taxpayers.

“As long as it’s self-sustaining, I’m on board,’’ Freeman said.

Matt Zavadsky, chief strategic integration of�icer at MedStar in Fort Worth, TX., urged Mesa to use extreme caution before launching its own service.

He said �ire-department based ambulance services are typically far more expensive and less ef�icient than private companies. Medstar is unique as a public utility that serves 14 North Texas cities.

“The decision about whether you provide your ambulance service needs to be considered very carefully. It’s not a decision to be taken lightly,’’ Zavadsky said.

“The �inancial obligations are signi�icant.’’

He said MedStar is the lowest cost ambulance provider in Texas, averaging $403 per transport, compared with a statewide average of $1,900, with �ire-based services costing as much as $2,700.

“The 911 calls are big losers for �ire companies,’’ he said, noting only about 10 percent falling into the advanced life support category that is reimbursed by Medicare.

Texas statistics provided by Zavadsky show the average charge per trip was $1,169 for �ire department- based emergency medical service, compared with $1,390 for non-�ire-based services.

The average cost per trip was $2,208 for the �ire department services compared with $935 for the non-�ire department service.

He said MedStar’s ef�iciencies are achieved by staf�ing based on peak and off-peak times, and by combining 911-related trips to the hospital with facility to facility patient transfers.

“A community should take into account the cost -bene�it analysis,’’ Zavadsky said. 

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and she was unable to walk. The family was on a quick trip to Idaho when she started experiencing the abnormal symptoms.

She had to be carried off the plane and transported quickly to a hospital, where doctors ran tests and discovered the growing tumor on her �ibula.

Sarah said the tumor grew at an alarming rate, nearly a quarter to half of an inch per day. In a short period of time, it had grown to the size of a softball.

Doctors removed the tumor – which also resulted in the removal of most of her �ibula and surrounding muscle tissues. Ewing’s Sarcoma attacks both the bone and tissue around it. At times, it can spread further.

However, the Schnepfs had caught it beforehand and kept it limited to just her right leg.

Several inpatient stays, chemotherapy treatments, blood transfusions, biopsies and surgeries followed.

One chemo treatment, nicknamed “the red devil,” turned Macie’s sweat and tears red because of its toxicity. But it did its job and helped her become cancer free in April 2017. She was fully cleared from all cancer treatments seven months later in November.

Treatment damaged her heart.

“The chemo that damaged her heart did its job, it killed the cancer,” Sarah said. “But it unfortunately took a toll on her heart. Her echocardiogram never returned to normal.”

It took Macie nearly two years to learn to walk again. Her love for swimming and desire to compete for Mesa Aquatic Club again fueled her and her ability to power through physical therapy.

She was eventually able to return to the pool, which Sarah believes kept her healthy. In July she went in for a routine checkup at Cardon’s Children Medical Center, now known as Banner Children’s at Desert, in Mesa. Her doctors came in after tests were run and told the family to immediately admit her into the Intensive Care Unit. Her heart rate had spiked to over 150 beats per minute while her

A GoFundMe has been set up to help the Schnepf family with medical costs and to set up a savings account for Macie to use for future medical expenses.(Photo courtesy Schnepf family)

day. Sarah said that is keeping her heart in blood pressure dropped.

It was quickly determined she was en- stable condition for now.

“My husband and I have gone through tering heart failure and would need a transplant. She was transferred last week extensive training to monitor her,” Sarah said. “We are able to Phoenix Chilto take her to docdren’s Hospital. tor appointments, “She went to a I can’t imagine being but if she declines, doctor appointwe will have to go ment and never 11 years old and going back to PCH and got to come home through what she is and wait inpatient for a until this past new heart. weekend,” Sarah making sure everyone else Sarah describes said. “It was hard. around me is alright.

Macie as someone Everything was who is well beyond taken away from her years. Even her overnight.” while she battled After yet another long stay at a hospital, Macie was able to cancer, she understood the situation return home to await a new heart. Doctors could have resulted in death.

She grew to accept what she was going told her family it could be a month to two months – or longer – before one became through. Sarah said Macie was unhappy at available. She is currently connected to a �irst to shave her head.

But just a short time later sent a video IV that injects medicine throughout the

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to her family of her pulling off her beanie, accepting her new look. She continued to embrace her bald head while going through chemotherapy, often accessorizing with a bow instead of a wig.

The family often used a butter�ly as a symbol of their battle, cocooning into a new life that they will overcome. Now, however, Macie prefers sea turtles. While slow, they always reach their destination, she told her parents. She is con�ident that she, too, will reach her destination and overcome more adversity, even if it takes some time.

“Macie told me, ‘they take it slow, but they always glide through,’” Sarah recalled. “She’s really done that. Her doctors said she has taken things slow. It took a couple of weeks to get her stable. We are hoping slow and steady wins the race.”

Macie spends most of her day in bed, drained of energy from treatments. When she is able, though, she spends as much time with her siblings as possible. They often play with dolls in her room.

Sarah, who is 17 weeks pregnant, said it’s been tough on Macie’s siblings to see her go through a dif�icult time. But the siblings feed off her strength – as do her parents.

Even when they feel like breaking down as parents, she motivates them to push through.

“I can’t imagine being 11 years old and going through what she is and making sure everyone else around me is alright,” Sarah said. “Sometimes we worry because God always calls the good ones home. She is too perfect.

“We walked through �ire once. We can do it again.” 

A GoFundMe has been set up to help with medical expenses and to set up a bank account for Macie. Doctors say medical expenses will continue to increase throughout her life due to medications. To donate, visit gf.me/u/yrxvn3.

Contact Paul Maryniak at 480-898-5647 or pmaryniak@timespublications.com

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Shortened Spring Training season cost region millions

BY JIM WALSH Tribune Staff Writer

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he 2020 Cactus League season was on its way to slamming another home run for Arizona’s economy before the ball seemingly struck a tall new wall named COVID-19 and nosedived, according to a study released last week.

COVID-19 was an insurmountable obstacle but even the abbreviated season produced an estimated economic impact of $363.6 million, according to a study by the L. William Seidman Research Institute at Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business.

A similar study in 2018 found an estimated economic impact of $644.2 million.

“Even with a severely curtailed season, the Cactus League delivered signi�icant economic bene�it for Arizona,” Cactus League President Chris Calcaterra said.

“The pandemic’s impact on the state’s tourism industry has made it abundantly clear that we can’t take Spring Training for granted.”

League Executive Director Bridget Binsbacher said the study shows the substantial return on the investment in Cactus League facilities, which have been criticized from time to time for their cost.

But the shutdown gave Arizona a reminder of what it would be like economically without the Cactus League, one of the state’s greatest economic assets, she said.

“There’s no new threat under our noses but we can’t take it for granted,’’ Binsbacher said.

“We’re up there with the Super Bowl and the Final Four, and we do it year after year,’’ she added. “I think our communities sometimes think it’s automatic and it’s not.’’

Because Mesa hosts two teams at two different city-owned stadiums, the Cubs at Sloan Park and the Oakland Athletics at Hohokam Stadium, the impact may have been even more severe in the East Valley’s largest city.

The Cubs traditionally are the league’s attendance champions, luring coveted out-of-state fans from the frozen Midwest annually to pack Cactus League stadiums and to spend plenty of money on vacation. The league’s attendance dropped to

912,956 fans, with 139 of 237 scheduled games played.

Last year, the Cubs once again were the league’s meal ticket, drawing 250,893, while the league overall drew 1,737,9975, a slight decline from 2018.

About six out of 10 fans come from outof-state, the study concluded. The median Cactus League party (excluding Maricopa and Pinal residents) attended three games and spent $335.71 per day. Out-ofstate and international visitors stayed in the Valley a median of �ive days.

A Mesa budget of�icial has described the Cactus League as a “second Christmas’’ for the city in high season sales and bed tax revenue.

The shutdown shocked the Mesa HoHoKams, who annually sponsor the Cubs and Athletics in spring training.

“We didn’t know what to do. They basically just shut down. It was pretty drastic from our standpoint,’’ said Steve Adams,

the HoHoKams new president.

The timing was especially bad as the shutdown came just as the weather warmed up and sellout crowds started being recorded with fans from the Midwest arriving for the month on March 1, he said.

“Over the years, the �irst part of the season is really slow, especially when we start in February,’’ Adams said.

Now, the HoHoKams are like everyone else in the Cactus League – hoping a proven vaccine will arrive in time so that fans can return next year.

He said teams are using computer models to set up contingency plans to accommodate social distancing if necessary.

The worst-case scenario would be something similar to this MLB regular season, with Cactus League games played for the purpose of getting players into condition, but without fans.

“Our hope is that there’s a good vaccine and we can start �illing up the ballparks

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again,’’ Adams said. “I’m hoping to get close to unrestricted,’’ with maybe only party decks shut down.

Michelle Streeter, a spokesperson for Visit Mesa, the city’s tourism arm, is also hoping for a rebound in 2021.

“No one in the visitor industry could have anticipated the drastic and immediate impacts the threat of novel coronavirus would have on all we do and all we measure,” she said.

“Visit Mesa was amid yet another record-breaking year of booked hotel room nights. Like so many of our dedicated Mesa businesses and visitor industry colleagues, Arizona’s tourism community was in full throttle last March.

“We are proud of the efforts we did enact to continue to support Mesa during the shutdown and know the measures taken were to protect our valued guests, many of which were spring training baseball fans, and our citizens.” 

The lightning-caused fire that erupted Aug. 20 has produced an eerie spectacle at night for many East Mesa and other residents. Don Lawrence caught this scene several days ago. By the Tribune's deadline Friday, the blaze had zero containment but firefighters kept the fire away from Apache Junction and other communities while they worked in excessive temperatures and that made the battle "a continuing challenge for crews on the ground," Commander John Pierson of the Mesa Ranger District said. (Don Lawrence/Special to the Tribune)

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City details some of its pandemic aid spending

BY JIM WALSH Tribune Staff Writer

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he $90 million in federal pandemic relief aid that Mesa received earlier this year has gone to a variety of services and purchases – from lunches and a forklift for the Feeding Mesa program to motel rooms for the homeless and a new air puri�ication system for city buildings.

In largely a housekeeping move, Mesa City Council is now ratifying a series of emergency purchases stemming from the city’s response to the virus that added up to nearly $4.5 million.

These purchases were initially approved on an informal basis during the earliest stages of the pandemic to avoid red-tape delays in responding to the

pandemic’s impact.

The largest item, all of which are lumped under the Mesa Cares Program, was more than $2.5 million spent on Dell laptops, docking stations and computer monitors for city employees who were required to work from home.

Employees still working in city buildings were treated, whether they realized it or not, to cleaner air in city buildings. Mesa spent more than $539,000 to buy Plasma Air Ionizers from Trane U.S. to reduce the spread of the virus through the air.

The new system received glowing reviews when it was tested at a hotel in Madrid, Spain, that was converted for use by medical workers, according to a Plasma Air press release.

The Feeding Mesa program, consid-

ered the highest priority by residents surveyed by the city, also bene�ited greatly. It received $420,758 in hotel meals prepared by Personal Touch Catering, mostly served to medical workers.

The federal money included a $38,000 purchase for an additional forklift to move boxes and supplies at the Mesa Convention Center, which was temporarily converted into a food storage and distribution center. Boxes are still distributed there on Friday mornings.

Mesa’s Off the Streets program, aimed at getting the homeless into more sanitary conditions to reduce the spread of COVID-19, generated a $169,300 bill with a hotel chain.

In a separate purchase, the city used $85,102 in supplementary U.S. Justice Department funds for COVID-19 relief

to buy 30,240 N95 masks, primarily to protect Mesa �ire�ighters.

City Manager Chris Brady said the city is continuously buying the N95 masks and the somewhat less effective surgical masks mainly for use by police and �ire employees.

Recently, Mesa was able to order a million surgical masks and is distributing to the public in a limited fashion, such as including four with every food box distributed by Feeding Mesa, in partnership with the United and Midwest Food Banks. The surgical masks cost $126,720.

The vital N95 masks are continually restocked, with the �ire department having a supply of 1 ½ months- worth on hand and �ire�ighters going through about 100 a day, Fire Chief Mary Cameli said. 

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trio of restaurateurs thinks east Mesa could use some more Mexican restaurants.

So, this week they’re opening the Valley’s eighth Mr. Mesquite Taqueria at 1222 S. Crismon Road – and offering some prizes and giving teachers and church members a taste in advance.

Students and staff from local schools and members of nearby churches can sign up by 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31, for a complimentary meal later tomorrow by going to mrmesquite.splashthat.com and picking a time when they want to come in.

And when Mr. Mesquite opens for business at 10 a.m. Sept. 5, the �irst 50 guests will score a free taco a week for six months while the �irst 200 can snag free swag bags packed with branded stadium cups, hats, masks and other surprises.

Brothers Naser and Ahman Alatrash, together with Will Abdallah founded Mr. Mesquite four years ago in Scottsdale and later opened their second eatery in Tempe.

“Mr. Mesquite’s goal is to bring our authentic meets modern Mexican concept to every city in Arizona,” Naser said.

“After revamping our design,” he con-

tinued, “we wanted Mesa to be one of the �irst communities to showcase our new design concept. While Mesa already has some great local spots to eat, it could de�initely use some more quality Mexican restaurants in the area.”

He said as they surveyed the city, “we were approached by so many incredible locals that were not only helpful but also voiced so much excitement for our concept to break into the Mesa market. We hope to make Mesa proud and become a household name soon.”

Mr. Mesquite’s newest location will serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and latenight eats and will join seven others already in operation across the Phoenix metro area.

It boasts of “inventive, authentic takes on street food and modern Mexican” tacos, burritos, protein bowls and quesadillas.

They’ve also become the go-to spot for Taco Tuesdays with $1.99 mesquitegrilled tacos.

Information: EatMrMesquite.com.  Mr. Mesquite is owned by, from left, Will Abdallah and brothers Naser and co-founder Ahmad Alatrash. (Special to the Tribune)

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Mesa mother last week brought the community together to show appreciation for teachers, administrators and board members amid the struggles in the pandemic by launching a series of “heart attacks” at schools and a district of�ice building.

But these “heart attacks” didn’t require paramedics. They comprised hundreds of paper hearts with messages of support that were taped around the entranceways of various schools.

Jenn Greer, whose son attends Marjorie Entz Elementary School, took to social media to drum up volunteers for the “heart attacking.”

She wanted students and parents at their respective schools to show their appreciation for the work teachers have done to help students during Mesa Public Schools’ �irst few weeks of remote learning.

The initiative quickly gained traction on social media over the weekend, with several hundred families taking part at

Children and parents festooned a number of Mesa schools last week to support teacherds and the Governing Board amid the ongoing war of words between supporters and opponents of reopening campuses. The “heart attacks” were organized by Jenifer Greer, in the photo on the right, who is flanked by daughter Tessa, 12, and son Conner, 9. In the photo on the left, Lillian Mead, 12, writes messages to teachers at the same district building at 549 N. Stapley Road. (Pablo Robles/Tribune Staff Photographer)

several district schools.

The initiative drew praise from Governing Board President Elaine Miner, who told the Tribune she was heartened by the effort on two levels: the show of support for teachers and staff and the attempt to bring some unity to the district after weeks of sometimes heated debate between supporters and opponents of reopening campuses.

On Aug. 24, Greer and others gathered at the district of�ice to show their ap-

preciation for district of�icials and the Governing Board for their many hours of work on plans for reopening campuses once state and county health benchmarks favor it.

“I have my own opinion on the situation,” Greer said, “but I wanted to invite the community to make hearts to show our appreciation and support for the district. We want to show them we miss them.”

Greer said she doesn’t let her own

opinions cloud her judgement about the district’s efforts.

Her “heart attacking” was inspired by Miner’s closing remarks at an Aug. 19 board meeting that called attention to the community divide over reopening and some of the harsh comments made on social media about teachers, administrators and board members.

“What I have seen happen in the last

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Photographer’s Button Project spreads smiles

BY STACI HAUK Tribune Contributor

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chool picture day is often synonymous with Grand Photography – a family- and veteran-owned studio in Gilbert.

Gail Roser specializes in spreading smiles from her studio and when the pandemic hit home, she decided it was time to give back.

She started the Button Project , donating 100 buttons to East Valley healthcare workers that had a photo of their face on them so that people could see who was behind their facemasks.

Roser said the goal was to make sure everyone can see a smile even though it’s behind a mask.

She made it simple; email her a photo that she printed in-house and then crafted the but-

tons from her studio.

The feedback has been so astounding that Roser is now offering buttons to anyone in need – from teachers to childcare workers to Realtors.

“The button project started here at Grand when a post came through my social media feed, showcasing a healthcare worker and her ‘button’ to show her cheerful face to patients,” Roser explained. “Due to COVID-19, I had been shut down since March and needed a positive project to use my skills and lift my spirits.”

Instead of focusing on the hardships she had run into, Roser focused on the hardships that medical personnel were facing.

“My new mindset was – if I lose my company

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Gilbert photographer Gail Roser started her Button Project as a way to give back to the community during a trying time. (Courtesy of Grand Photography/Gail Roser)

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hree residents of Broadway Mesa Village A Senior Living are celebrating birthdays totaling 302 years.

Vivian Bickford and Sophie Steitz and are both turning 102 years old tomorrow and Sept. 9, respectively, Richard Anderson has a little ctaching up to do: He turned 98 on Aug. 27.

“Not many can say they are starting their terrible 2s again,” joked Teresa Hadley, enrichment director at Broadway Mesa Village.

Probably like her �irst “terrible 2,” Vivian is a ball of energy.

“She zooms through our halls with cane in hand, stopping from time to time to visit and encourage people to come to activities,” Hadley said. “She tries to come to everything we offer, even if she feels she isn’t good at it.

Hadley said during exercises, “I marvel at how far she can get her knee up to her chin. Whatever the task is, she tries to double it, outdo it, and conquer it.”

Added Vivian: “I start my day out with a full cup of water and then off I go.”

Hadley said Vivian’s “biggest passion is following Christ” and that “she would love it if more people came to Bible Study and worship services.”

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few weeks and months is a division,” Miner said. “It frightens me. It’s very disconcerting on many levels … We don’t want the parents to feel like the teachers are working against them to get back in school. We are dealing with a lot of challenges right now and going back to school is something that is in the normal.”

Greer said, “When I heard that mes-

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due to this pandemic, I’m going to go out while giving back!”

Kara Miles, a certi�ied nursing assistant in Banner Baywood Medical Center’s intensive care unit, appreciated the button.

“I work in the intensive care unit where most patients are on ventilators and are very

VIVIAN BICKFORD

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Sophie is the third oldest of 12 children and she and her baby sister are the only surviving members of that brood.

But she hasn’t forgotten growing up in a household �illed with children.

“Sweet Sophie has a heart of gold,” said Hadley. “When she speaks about her young years, she remembers being the �irst one up in the morning to start the �ire to get the house warm. Washing clothes on a wash board, hanging them on the line to dry, then that huge job of ironing were chores she remembers doing.”

Sophie too doesn’t act her age – or rath-

er how one might think someone her age would be able to act.

Though she has some sight issues, Hadley said, “it doesn’t stop her from regularly playing horse races, Bingo and Word Explosion – some of her favorite Broadway Mesa Village activities.”

A veteran who served aboard the USS Indianapolis in WWII, which delivered the parts for the atomic bomb used on Hiroshima, Richard “is very good with his hands” who builds intricate models of naval ships and planes.

“He’s coming to our calligraphy classes

to learn a new skill at 98,” Hadley added.

“Whenever you visit Richard, he’s always got a treat to share. Sometimes it’s a piece of apple pie he’s made from his family’s secret recipe. He’s very patient and shows this quality most when he’s teaching someone how to play pool.

“With a wink and a smile, he’ll slip you a witty joke once in a while. If you can get him to tell you, he has one of the most interesting stories about his naval experience with the Indianapolis. Richard is well liked and a special member of our Broadway Mesa Village family.” 

sage, I went to bed feeling frustrated because of my personal feelings wanting a decision to be made but I was also sad and felt humbled,” Greer said.

“We need to come together as a community and share love for our teachers and love for Mesa Public Schools,” she told the Tribune. “Actions speak louder than words.”

Last Monday, she traveled to six of the district’s schools and placed hearts on the buildings. Later that evening, she was

anxious when they wake up,” Miles said.

“My button allows them to put a face to my name badge and be more comfortable when they are awake and alert. This project is such a great idea and I am so thankful for Gail being so generous and doing it for the frontline heroes.”

A former UNIX IT Administrator for Charles Schwab and Motorola, Roser

joined by as many as 100 parents and children who did the same at the district of�ice where board meetings typically take place.

Many of the colored hearts included heartfelt messages of support.

Greer said in the short time this initiative has been going on, she has already received several messages from teachers and board members thanking her for showing appreciation.

Greer said she hopes to continue

shifted to a career as a photographer in 2002 with a primary focus on high volume school portraits, youth sports team photos, senior and family portraits, headshots and more.

She worked with a partner for a few years before buying the company outright and becoming the sole owner.

“As a small veteran owned business, this

“heart attacking” more schools across the district.

“This is about love,” Greer said. “When Elaine Miner, the president of the board shared her �inal thoughts, you can’t help but listen to her words and not hear what she’s saying. She’s human and it hurts.

“This is important to me as an individual that I can share my personal feelings and stand up for what I believe in, but I can also promote love. That’s more important.” 

has been a very stressful time,” she said.

“If I have to shut my doors due to loss of business with schools and youth sports not yet opening, then at least I know I did something nice, that made people happy during their own stressful times.”

Information: grandphotollc.com, grandphotollc@gmail.com, 480-6322285 

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East Valley to soon see an open movie house

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he Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas in Tempe, Chandler and Gilbert will soon start screening �ilms again – six months after multiplexes were forced to close because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

And Harkins announced its reopening of long-shuttered theaters as of last Friday.

While AMC Theaters gave no indication on its corporate website, both Alamo and Harkins will begin special showings tomorrow, Aug. 31, of what was supposed to be this summer’s �irst big summer blockbuster – Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet.” Cinemark also is reopening.

But if you’re planning to take in that �lick – or any others – be prepared to wear a mask.

Unless you’re eating popcorn or some other munchies, you’ll have to wear one.

Otherwise, you’ll have to either wait until Maricopa County relaxes its mask mandate – something not likely any time soon – or just go back to Net�lix.

The Arizona Department of Health Services last week gave the green light to Alamo’s and Harkins’ safety plans for reopening as the state weighs reopening requests from hundreds of theaters, bars and gyms.

“That was a big step,” said Craig Paschich, co-owner of Alamo’s three theaters in Arizona. The Chandler and Gilbert locations are expected to reopen in a week or two.

Harkins and Alamo were among more than 102 venues, gyms and bars approved for reopening early last week. Out of the 800 businesses that initially applied for reopening, at least 202 have been turned down.

With benchmarks showing fewer cases of COVID-19 in Maricopa County, gyms and �itness centers to reopen at 25 percent capacity. But they are required to provide the state Health Services Department with an attestation of compliance with its safety protocols and post that in a visible site on their premises. More infor-

Alamo Drafthouse franchise owners Derek Dodd, left, and Craig Paschich plan to reopen their Tempe location first, followed quickly by those in Chandler and Gilbert. (Tribune file photo)

mation is at azhealth.gov.

The department issued an announcement encouraging people to report violators to either the state or county health department or even local police.

It’s trickier for bars.

Only those that convert to “restaurant service’’ can reopen.

That means customers must be escorted to tables, groups limited to no more than 10, no standing or mingling, and limited waiting areas.

And forget dancing.

Paschich said the application process with DHS was relatively straightforward and not too burdensome.

Patrons can expect to see many changes at all three locations as Alamo Drafthouse adapts to protocols to protect staff and patrons from the coronavirus.

Staff and customers will be required to wear masks inside the theaters, but can remove them while eating popcorn or other items.

Stickers will be placed on the �loors of the cinema’s bathrooms to instruct visitors how to navigate the common space

without getting too close to others.

The Alamo theatres are part of a national chain of cinemas known for their large screening rooms that allow for guests to order food and be served alcohol during the show.

Arizona’s Alamo locations will initially offer a scaled-down version of their food and beverage menu, Paschich said, and customers will be given disposable paper menus.

Alamo’s online ticketing system will automatically place a two-seat buffer between every group of customers in order to ensure guests are seated at least six feet from each other at all times.

If a guest starts to feel ill during a screening and needs to leave, Alamo says it will refund the patron’s ticket.

Similar protocols are being introduced

by Harkins.

“There is no question that this has been the most dif�icult time in my 50 plus years in the business. I am so excited and so appreciative of our incredible team and tremendously loyal guests that have continued to support us through this chal-

lenging time,” said Dan Harkins, owner of the theaters that bears his family’s name.

Both Paschich and Harkins President/ CEO Mike Bowers said reopening is not only good news for them but for moviegoers numbed by the wave of pandemicrelated news in recent months.

“In trying times, people have always looked to us to escape for just a few hours of solace and to immerse themselves in another world,” said Bowers.

Harkins said its new protocols “will meet or exceed uniform guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, governmental health authorities and the National Association of Theatre Owners so that guests can sit back, relax, and get lost in the magic of the movies.”

Harkins is adding enhanced cleaning and sanitizing, daily health checks for staff, social distance seating between every pair of seats and reduced audience capacity and showtimes.

Harkins Loyalty Cups will be re�illed with a new paper cup and all other re�ills on paper drink and popcorn containers will be discontinued until further notice.

Along with hand sanitizers throughout its theaters, Harkins also has installed increased fresh air, hospital-grade MERV 13 air �ilters and HEPA �iltered vacuums in all auditoriums The state has allowed the theaters to open at 25 percent of their normal capacity, Paschich said, and he hopes the business can gradually expand up to 50 percent in the following weeks.

The bene�it of running a movie house, Paschich added, is that owners get to set their own schedule and decide how many movies they want to screen – thus controlling the number of guests they have at any time.

“We can really make sure we don’t have a lot of guests there at one time to make sure we don’t have a lot of people in the common areas,” Paschich said.

Alamo will disinfect each screening

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room every night with a special sanitation chemical and staff will be trained to regularly clean surfaces in between showtimes throughout the day.

Alamo also is assigning one employee to a special position it calls “the lobby mayor,” who will be responsible for guiding guests around common areas and maintaining traf�ic �low.

In a way, closing theaters made little difference for movie fans since blockbusters were already moved to late this year and even next.

Hollywood started cancelling or delaying the release of many highly-anticipated �ilms in mid-March and eventually resorted to releasing some movies through video-on-demand services.

When the state shut down in March, Paschich said he expected the moratorium to maybe last only a couple months and theaters would be open again by summer.

“We never thought it was going to be six months,” he said. “It’s been really rough.”

Alamo managed to obtain some �inancial aid from the government’s COVID-19

relief funds and has spent the last few months renegotiating leases with its landlords.

Yet the pandemic’s economic impacts were still severe enough to prompt Alamo to �ile for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections a couple months ago. The business said back in May it was going to use the bankruptcy �iling as a chance to reorganize its �inances and plan ahead for the future.

Meanwhile, AMC on Aug. 21 reopened more than 100 movie theaters in 17 states and the District of Columbia but Arizona is not among them.

Only several months ago, reports said that the pandemic had crippled AMC worldwide.

“AMC is carrying billions in debt and has been teetering on the edge of bankruptcy for months,” The Hollywood Reporter said two months ago of the nation’s largest movie chain.

In the theaters it has opened, AMC has announced new safety equipment and protocols almost identical to those of Harkins.

Information: drafthouse.com, harkins.com, amc.com. 

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I hope I was the reason my parents got married

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Tribune Columnist

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he phone call came toward the end of March about 25 years ago. I had left my mother and father some happy anniversary wishes on their answering machine, back when there were such things.

Couples who stayed married for decades on end and machines to record greetings and incoming messages on tiny cassette tapes for those times when folks couldn’t come to the phone.

“We need to talk about our anniversary,” was how my mother started my parents’ return call a day after my message.

“There’s something we need to tell you.”

The conversation that followed was a

jumble of mathematics and emotion.

The short version? For my entire life until that phone call, I believed that my parents’ wedding had occurred in March 1964, almost one year to the day before my birth.

But now they had a confession to make: They actually had gotten married on August 15, 1964.

And I had come along about seven months later.

“We didn’t want you to feel guilty, like somehow being pregnant with you was the reason we had to get married,” my mom explained.

A few months shy of 18 when she eloped from New York to Elkton, Maryland with my 18-year-old father; my mother passed away at the end of 2017, again too young for one of life’s milestones.

My parents made it 53 years together

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and rarely spent more than a half day out of each other’s company, down to my mother’s �inal breaths in the intensive care unit.

Now my father sleeps with her ashes in an urn on his nightstand. He would sooner remove a �inger than take off his gold wedding band.

This year my parents’ anniversary fell on a Saturday. It was my turn to call, so I phoned in the morning. We talked about what my dad was watching on TV, the Chinese food he planned to reheat for lunch, the south Florida humidity.

He has Parkinson’s now and dementia, so our conversation sounded like father and son talking, but not really. Sometimes he’s all there; sometimes not so much. This was one of those days where he seemed less than lucid, so I left out mentioning my

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mother. I didn’t want to upset him.

This anniversary would have marked 56 years. There would have been a cake, seven-layer, chocolate with a cherry, which has always been a thing in my family. My brother and his three kids would have come by.

My parents, always scrimping, never much for gifts, would have requested something practical, like a Shell gas card, but I would have skipped that for something more ostentatious. Maybe plane tickets to Arizona, or his and hers recliners for the family room where they liked to watch old episodes of Law and Order and Bonanza.

I would have offered to splurge for dinner. My mother would have insisted on a few cheese pizzas from the takeout place up the street.

Inevitably, Leibowitz anniversary celebrations involved at least one joke about the 30-odd years of “fake anniversaries” we celebrated before my parents �inally came clean.

Sometimes I kidded them about being glad for loose morals, otherwise I might never have been born. Other times, my parents would kid me about being grateful my father had such a low draft number for ‘Nam, or maybe an unplanned pregnancy wouldn’t have seemed like such a blessing.

This year, there was only silence.

Except for this piece and the one thing I never got the chance to tell them: That I hope I was the reason my parents got married. Because, truth be told, I can’t think of anything else I’ve ever done of which I’m prouder.

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Victoria Forbord named Steward’s respiratory therapy director

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ountain Vista Medical Center and Florence Hospital, both Steward Health Care facilities, have named Victoria Forbord their new director of respiratory therapy.

Forbord will oversee the day-to-day operations of the respiratory therapy services department as well as the provision of diagnostic, treatment and educational services for patients with respiratory disorders.

“We are excited to bring Victoria on board as the new director of respiratory therapy,” said Derrick Glum, chief oper-

ating officer for Mountain Vista Medical Center and Florence Hospital. “Her leadership qualities and proven experience will be valuable assets for our facilities and their patients.”

Forbord comes to Mountain Vista after serving as a respiratory therapist at HonorHealth Osborn in Scottsdale. In her role there, she provided therapist support in the emergency department, adult critical care and general patient floors.

Her previous work experience also includes providing respiratory services at HCA’s HealthOne hospitals in Denver.

There she served as a primary respiratory therapist in PICU/NICU and was recog-

nized as an educator/preceptor for educating new hires, students and established staff members on company policies and procedures with NBRC and AARC guidelines.

Forbord earned her associate degree in respiratory therapy from Casper College in Casper, Wyoming, and her Bachelor of Science in respiratory therapy from Boise State University in Boise.

“I’m excited to be part of a dedicated senior leadership team,” Forbord said. “I strongly believe the definition of stewardship in health care means providing selfless care through innovative and fresh modes of patient care.”

Victoria Forbord enjoys concerts and her Maine coon cat named Eddie. (Photo courtesy Steward Health Care)

Forbord and her husband enjoy concerts and the outdoors in their leisure time and have a Maine coon cat named Eddie. 

Don’t delay an ER visit—Steward is safe and ready

BY DAMON BROWN Steward Health Care Arizona Region President

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ealth care professionals’ job is to care for others. It is what they do, and this noble work has never been more important than it is right now. Amid the continued spread of COVID-19, Steward Health Care hospitals—Mountain Vista Medical Center and Florence Hospital— boast staff who stand ready on the front lines, doing all that they can do to serve and protect the health and well-being of the people in this region.

Mountain Vista Medical Center and Florence Hospital are ready and able to meet the challenge. Since the beginning of this pandemic, the staff has been preparing for this crisis through a systematic, comprehensive and proactive approach. Their re-

sponsibility remains to provide compassionate care for all patients who depend on them.

Administration and staff understand the public has concerns about themselves, their family and loved ones coming to the hospital for care. Don’t delay treatment for serious emergencies. Steward Health Care has always taken strict measures to keep its facilities and rooms clean to protect its patients. Patients’ health and safety have always been Steward Health Care’s No. 1 priority.

Learn more at mvmedicalcenter.org  Steward Health Care’s Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa is ready to accept patients, as it has taken strict measures to keep its facility and rooms clean.

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Memory loss clinic launches outpatient program

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or too long, memory loss has been seen as a natural and unavoidable part of aging. Fortunately, Valley residents now have an invaluable resource in fighting back against cognitive decline.

The Summit at Sunland Springs, under the medical direction of A Mind for All Seasons, recently announced the opening of their memory care services to outpatients, allowing participants to remain in their homes while receiving care.

Research by Dr. Dale Bredesen uses a multifactorial approach that leverages how diet, physical activity, nutrients, hormones, and toxic exposures contribute to cognitive decline, and how those factors can be adjusted to slow, stop, and even reverse the effects of dementia. This led to the creation of The Enhance Protocol by A Mind for All Seasons.

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In the wake of these headlines, many incredible stories went untold about the heroic acts performed by nurses, caregivers and staff at these communities as they strived to keep loved ones safe during the pandemic. Many of these health care workers went above and beyond to create a safe place for seniors while continuing to provide lifesaving support residents could

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Pauline Borkowski of American Orchards Senior Living leads the charge at her community—not only as the executive director, but also as a licensed nurse.

Borkowski said some of the benefits of living at American Orchards during the pandemic include 24-hour nursing, early detection if someone fell ill, continued

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hen Rickie Fowler knocked his tee shot just 9 feet short of the pin in the third round of the 2020 Waste Management Phoenix Open, the rowdy fans at 16 roared their approval.

So did viewers at home, who had a better understanding of the shot’s trajectory than even those in the stands.

That’s because of Toptracer, the balltracking technology that allows television viewers to track ball �light in real time.

“Similar to the �irst-and-10 line in American football, it added a new level of insight and understanding around what was being displayed on-screen,” Amanda Lam, the senior brand manager at Toptracer, said about the arcing line the viewer sees.

Toptracer has made itself available to the amateur golfer, too, with its presence at driving ranges. It tracks the �light of a golf shot and displays it on a nearby HD screen.

In Arizona, several ranges offer it, including Valley Golf Center in Avondale, Western Skies Golf Club in Gilbert and Longbow Golf Club in Mesa. Additionally, Topgolf has it at select venues, including the one in Scottsdale.

Toptracer is the brainchild of Swedish entrepreneur Daniel Forsgren, who, while watching golf, longed for the ability to better track ball �light with graphics and a display of the shot shape and trajectory.

The science behind it starts with cameras and sensors that build three-dimensional space. In that space created, any golf ball entering will be tracked.

At driving ranges, “the light waves created by the golf ball allows the software to track the ball �light and show it up on the

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“You have to make sure everybody is aware that everything syncs up because they delay the audio to match the video,” he said.

While Toptracer changed the production of golf behind the scenes, it affected on-course reporters as well. Dottie Pepper, a CBS reporter and 17-time winner on the LPGA Tour, welcomed its addition.

“I think it gave you something automatically to talk about on one particular shot,” Pepper said.

It allows for deeper analysis, showing club and ball speed, spin rates, height and even hang time.

Tracking equipment like Toptracer has made the TV-viewing experience more enjoyable for fans of professional golf. (Courtesy of It also takes pressure off Toptracer) the broadcasters because screen,” Lam said. “The software can track Channel, CBS and ESPN broadcast the the technology �ills dead air.

“I think you should just let the shot talk multiple balls at once and assign it to the sport.

John DelVecchio, NBC Sports and Golf about it because you really shouldn’t be correct bay because of the distance apart Channel Director, was introduced to Top- talking when there’s contact made anythat the sensors are.

“It breaks the range down into triangles tracer in 2006. He immediately wondered way,” Pepper said. “You can say that the (like an invisible grid) so the ball can be how the new technology would work and shot started to the right and then let the traced back to each bay knowing the an- how much it could enhance a broadcast. technology tell the rest of the story.”

In the 2020 Phoenix Open, CBS used gle at which the ball enters and exits each Simply, it paid dividends.

“A colleague of mine was very instru- Toptracer throughout the production of triangle.”

The world has not lost its love for the mental in getting it and he was the one the event.

It was particularly effective on hole 16, sport. Golf retail sales reach $13.4 billion who said, ‘The British Open, the Open worldwide in 2018, according to the 2019 Championship is a perfect venue for this which is widely considered the loudest because when you see the background, on the PGA Tour. It allowed the viewers a World Golf Report.

Toptracer �irst captured the public’s at- it’s nondescript, there’s not as much deeper understanding of the players’ tee shots and helped explain the crowd reactention after its appearance on televised background,’” DelVecchio said.

As years passed, DelVecchio used it tions they heard. golf tournaments. After its introduction in As challenging as it can be to secure 2006, it made its broadcast debut in the more and more and it challenged his production crew. Since a two-thirds of a an in-person spot among fans at 16, for 2008 Masters.

Toptracer completely changed how second, 20-frame delay exists, DelVecchio many, it has proven to be a welcome altelevision networks including NBC, Golf has to match changes on the �ly during a ternative. 

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“This expansion is a major investment in the Gila River ila River Hotels & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass has broken ground on Indian Community and syma $143-million expansion project bolic of a new chapter in our in Chandler – a move that a spokesper- history,” said Gila River Hoson said “aligns with the enterprise’s tels & Casinos CEO Kenneth Manuel. rapid growth in Arizona.”

“It re�lects our commitment Scheduled to open in fall 2021, an 11-story hotel tower will be added to to be a leader in the gamWild Horse Pass and connect to its exist- ing and hospitality industry through enhanced experiencing hotel.

The 150-foot tower will feature 205 es and amenities, and we look guestrooms for a total of 447 guestrooms forward to seeing the continued representation of our on the property.

Other highlights include rooftop dining community’s culture in the with spectacular views, two pools, a new expansion project,” he said.

Sundt Construction Project lounge and additional meeting space.

Executive Mike Nunn said he The new tower of the existing Gila River Hotels & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass, (Courtesy of Gila River Hotels & Casinos) Sundt Construction, Inc., TynanGroup and Friedmutter Group are partnering and his team are “inspired to lasting and positive impact to the Com- king beds, 63 rooms with two queen on the project – the �irst expansion proj- build the Wild Horse Pass expansion.”

“Working with Gila River Indian Com- munity, and Sundt is honored to be an beds, six poolside suites and 27 tower ect for Gila River’s Wild Horse Pass propsuites. munity reminds us of our passion of integral part of the project team.” erty since it opened in 2009.

The project management �irm of the In addition, the new tower will have It is owned by the Gila River Indian quality, integrity and community supCommunity (GRIC) who also operate port,” said Nunn. “When completed, the expansion, TynanGroup, has managed four Gold Suites and two 1,500-squareLone Butte in Chandler and Vee Quiva in expansion will continue to provide a long the construction of hotel and casino proj- foot Platinum Suites with king beds, dinects for the Gila River Indian ing rooms and a balcony with views of Community dating to 1999 the Estrella mountains. and was also involved with In addition to the existing the initial construction of Gila 12,000-square-feet of conference space River Hotels & Casinos - Wild at Wild Horse Pass, the expansion will Horse Pass. feature an additional 18,000-squareLas Vegas based Friedmut- feet of indoor meeting space and 4,000 ter Group, which is known for square feet of outdoor meeting space. its iconic hotel and casino deThe second �loor of the new tower will signs, is the project architect boast an intimate bar and lounge while and has worked with the Gila the 11th �loor provide a rooftop dining River Indian Community for option with mountain and sunset views. the past 10 years on renovaThe project will also feature new ametion and expansion projects nities at Wild Horse Pass, including an for all of its existing casinos oversized oasis pool area for guests to and hotel properties. soak in the sun.

At the center of the Wild The pool area will feature two hot tubs, Horse Pass expansion proj- full-service cabanas and access to the ect is the new 11-story hotel Bar & Grill with a full-service menu yeartower. round.

The new 205 guestrooms The existing hotel, will have numerous amenities like an adult pool on the top floor. (Courtesy of Gila River Hotels & Casinos) will include 103 rooms with ��� GILA ���� 29

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For information about Gila River Hotels & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte or Vee Quiva, please visit PlayatGila.com/expansion. 

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Walter “Murph” Murphy, August 1930 to August 2020. Born Wabash, Indiana - resided Peru, Indiana, Chandler, Marana and Tucson, Arizona. Retired from a long career at Chandler Public Schools, serving as Custodian, Maintenance Coordinator, and New Construction Coordinator.

Loving father missed by daughter Karen Fearing, daughter Terry and son-in-law Dan Dale, Granddaughters Daun Pruett, Christina Stoner and Barbra Eichler; six Great Grandchildren and an extended family of in-laws, out-laws and anyone who sat at his table.

Joined his wife Opal, in Heaven August 11, 2020.

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She attended the University of Washington where she met her husband, Donald Bundy and started a family. Don's job as a journalist moved them to Montana, Washington and Oregon, and entrenched her love of the Pacific Northwest.

Following Don 's death in a car accident, the family moved to Mesa, AZ in 1988 to be closer to family. In Arizona , she raised her two boys with the help of her parents. She continued her love of caregiving as a nurse and other positions with Banner Baywood Medical Center until her retirement in 2013.

After retirement, she moved to Vancouver, WA to take care of her mother and be near family. Her gifts as a caregiver extend ed beyond her profession as she provided care and support for sick family members throughout her life.

Chris loved spending time with her family and friends. Nothing gave her more joy than spending time with her three grandchildren.

She also had a variety of interests and hobbies. Chris was an avid and talented quilter.

Many friends and family members have been blessed with her gifts of the heart. She had a love of nature, flowers and visiting gardens.

She loved trips to the Oregon Coast, taking in the views and eating at Mo's. She was an avid reader who enjoyed traveling and learning the history of an area. Her most recent adventure was a trip to France in 2018 when members of a village in Provence asked for family to come celebrate while they honored her uncle, Donald Tracy, who died when his plane was shot down over their village in WW2. She had the opportunity to explore a good portion of France while there and met many people.

Chris is survived by her son, Nicholas Bundy (Elaina) of Vancouver; daughter-in-law, Stacie Bundy of Peoria , AZ; three grandchildren, Ella and Connor of Vancouver and Jakob of Peoria; and sister, Karin Tracy of Vancouver.

She was preceded in death by two sons, Peter Bundy and Scott Bundy; parents, Robert and Margaret Tracy; and brother, James Tracy.

A celebration of Chris's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the ALS Society of Greater SW Washington or to ALS research in her honor. Please share a memory at www.http://obituaries.eastvalleytribune.com/

Public Notices WILLIAMS FIELD ROAD CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS WILLIAMS FIELD ROAD AND CRISMON ROAD, MESA, AZ PROJECT NO. CA240 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received until September 10, 2020 at 1:00p.m. All bids will be received electronically. Bids shall be submitted to the following email: EngineeringBids@mesaaz.gov. Bids must be submitted as an unencrypted PDF attachment with a maximum file size of 20MB. Please ensure that your email is smaller than this before sending. Submitted bids that are unable to be opened by City staff will not be considered for award. Bidders may request a single opportunity to verify that a test email and attachment are received and can be opened by City staff.

Test emails must to be sent to EngineeringBids@mesaaz.gov. Any bid received after the time specified will be returned without any consideration.

A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held via Telephone on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 1:00p.m. The Conference Bridge call in is 866.429.7190 conference ID 174-6445 in order to join the call.

There will not be a pre-bid review of the site.

This contract shall be for furnishing all labor, materials, transportation and services for the construction and/or installation of the following work: Channel Improvements along Williams Field Road at the intersection of Crismon Road and Williams Field Road as outlined by the Offsite Improvement Plans for Williams Field Road Channel. Excludes rough grading (by others).

The Engineer’s Estimate range is $700,000 – $800,000.

For all technical, contract, bid-related, or other questions, please contact Stephanie Gishey at stephanie.Gishey@mesaaz.gov.

Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this project (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, to assure that contract decisions are made in public, and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified above.

Contractors desiring to submit proposals may purchase sets of the Bid Documents from ARC Document Solutions, LLC, at https://order.e-arc.com/arcEOC/PWELL_Main.asp?mem=29. Click on “Go” for the Public Planroom to access plans. NOTE: In order to be placed on the Plan Holders List and to receive notifications and updates regarding this bid (such as addenda) during the bidding period, an order must be placed. The cost of each Bid Set will be no more than $10.00_, which is non-refundable. Partial bid packages are not sold. You can view documents on-line (at no cost), order Bid Sets, and access the Plan Holders List on the website at the address listed above. Please verify print lead time prior to arriving for pick-up. For a list of locations nearest you, go to www.e-arc.com.

Work shall be completed within sixty (60) consecutive calendar days, beginning with the day following the starting date specified in the Notice to Proceed.

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

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

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

The right is hereby reserved to accept or reject any or all bids or parts thereto, to waive any informalities in any proposal and reject the bids of any persons who have been delinquent or unfaithful to any contract with Otago Development, Inc., the City of Mesa or Cadence Community Facilities District.

ATTEST: Dee Ann Mickelsen District Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, Aug. 23, 302020 / 32688

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CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking qualified Consultants for the following: ON-CALL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING SERVICES The City of Mesa is seeking qualified Consultants to provide design services and/or construction administration services on an on-call basis in the following area/category: Transportation Engineering Services. All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services are invited to submit their Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

Utility subsurface locating and potholing services to support on-going design and construction efforts for Capital Improvement Projects throughout the City. The consultant will be responsible for identifying utility attributes such as size, material type, age, condition, ownership, and number of conduits while determining the accuracy of both the horizontal and vertical locations of the top and bottom of the utility while being referenced to an approved City of Mesa project survey datum. Collection of data will follow the guidelines outlined in CI/ASCE 38-02 “Standard Guideline for the Collection and Depiction of Existing Subsurface Utility Data” or its updated version. Collected data will seek to obtain quality information which includes outside diameter, configuration of utilities, material composition, elevations, photos, paving thickness and type, and general soils conditions, and another pertinent information as is reasonably ascertainable from each test hole site. This data will be formatted and provided to the City and stamped by a registered professional seal (surveyor or engineer) as an electronic excel spreadsheet (Exhibit A of the RFQ) for incorporation into the maintained GIS database of potholing data, to be managed by the City of Mesa. The intent of this investigation is to reduce as much as possible the risks associated with unknown or mis-located utilities.

The result of this design service and product, when done correctly, can significantly reduce

construction cost, improve construction schedules, minimize utility services disruptions, and reduce contractor’s claims inherent to work around existing underground utilities.

PLANNED ENGINEERING SERVICES The professional engineering services, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) includes, but not limited to: • Performing “designating” services to locate and identify the horizontal position of subsurface utilities, dependent upon project needs; • Performing “locating” services to obtain utility’s precise vertical and horizontal position utilizing minimally intrusive excavation method, when possible; • Performing “data management” services to accurately manage and incorporate survey data and CADD mapping capabilities providing efficient, timely, cost controlled and quality assured product; • Providing a written report for each “locating” excavation test hole sealed by a professional registered civil engineer. The report will identify the horizontal and vertical surveyed locations, grade elevations relative to the project basis of elevation, stations and offsets relative to project survey control line, and the sizes, types, and a description of all the utility line encountered.

• Providing deliverables format to clear and distinguish quality levels (ASCE 38-02); Providing all necessary permits and traffic protection provisions to enter public right-of-way and/or private property from the applicable jurisdiction; • Providing full job site permanent restoration to match existing surface per Mesa standard detail requirements; Accepting full responsibility for the job site during all phases of the SUE investigation services • Subsurface Utility Coordination; From this solicitation, the Engineering Department will establish a list of on-call consultants for Transportation Engineering Services. This category is further defined below: A Pre-Submittal Conference will not be held.

Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this RFQ (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with

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All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified below.

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

The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter that contains current company/firm contact information including a valid phone number and email address, plus a maximum of 10 pages to address the SOQ evaluation criteria (excluding PPVF’s and resumes but including an organization chart with key personnel and their affiliation). Resumes for each team member shall be limited to a maximum length of two pages and should be attached as an appendix to the SOQ. Minimum font size shall be 10pt. Please provide one (1) electronic copy in an unencrypted PDF format to Engineering-RFQ@mesaaz.gov by 2:00PM on Thursday, September 17, 2020. Maximum file size shall not exceed 20MB. SOQ’s that are unable to be opened by City staff will not be considered for award. Submitters may request a single opportunity to verify that a test email and attachment are received and can be opened by City staff. Test emails must be sent to Engineering-RFQ@mesaaz.gov. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications. The City is an equal opportunity employer.

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

Questions. Questions pertaining to the Consultant selection process or contract issues should be directed to Michele Davila of the Engineering Department at Michele.Davila@mesaaz. gov BETH HUNING City Engineer ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, Aug. 30, Sept 6, 302020 / 32803

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Public Notices AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to construct a 35foot overall height small cell telecommunications support structure at 273 W Buffalo St., Chandler, Maricopa County, Arizona (N33° 18’ 16.2”; W111° 50’ 40.4”). AT&T Mobility, LLC invites comments from any interested party on the impact the proposed undertaking may have on any districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering, or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under National Historic Preservation Act Section 106. Comments may be sent to Environmental Corporation of America, ATTN: Megan Gomez, 1375 Union Hill Industrial Court, Suite A, Alpharetta, GA 30004 or via email to publicnotice@eca-usa.com. Ms. Gomez can be reached at (770) 667-2040 x 405 during normal business hours. Comments must be received within 30 days of the date of this notice. W2982/HMF

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Public Notices INVITATION TO BID (ITB) INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS Subcontractors and suppliers are encouraged to read the entirety of these instructions. For questions about the process, project or proposal submission, please contact the Bid Manager directly. Supplement and sample documents are for information only. Standard industry procurement procedures and negotiations will proceed bid day. Thank you for the interest in StreetLights Residential!

Date: August 24, 2020 Bid Deadline for Submittal: September 10, 2020, 12:00 PM Local Arizona Time Location: 1530 S. Higley Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296 (Project Construction Trailer Parking Lot , W Corner of Higley and Ray) Solicitation number: 409125-002 Project: Agritopia Epicenter Offsite Improvements Bid Manager: Courtney W. Dunlap SLR Construction Dept. cdunlap@streetlightsres.com Tel: (480) 407-2900 Contract Documents available at https://streetlightsres.box.com/s/hado9w9bbx0iehi8pypk3efykyw7o700 these files are available at no charge.

Date and Location for Submittal of Sealed Bids: Sealed bids will be received at StreetLights Residential’s Construction Trailer parking lot for Agritopia Epicenter located at 1530 S. Higley Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296 (NW corner of Higley and Ray) until 12:00 p.m. Thursday September 10, 2020, for the above project. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside with the name of the Project and the solicitation number. Any bid received after the time specified will be returned unopened. It

is the bidder’s responsibility to assure bids are received at the above location on or before the specified time. Bids will be opened at 2:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Construction Trailer Offices, and publicly read aloud. In the case of extensive price listings, only the bidder’s names will be read aloud, and the determination of the highest bid will be made after further StreetLights Residential’s review.

Pre-Bid Conference: A pre-bid conference will not be held. Right to Reject Bids: StreetLights Residential reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informality in a bid or to withhold the Award for any reason StreetLights determines.

Equal Opportunity: StreetLights Residential is an equal opportunity employer. Minority and women’s business enterprises are encouraged to submit bids on this solicitation.

Project Description: Agritopia Epicenter is a mixed-use development in Gilbert, AZ. This solicitation is specific to the Offsite Improvements for the Street Light Pole relocation and added Traffic Signal identified in the Civil Offsite plans prepared by Landcore Consulting and Wright Engineering Corporation.

StreetLights Residential is soliciting bids from trade contractors.

The offsites improvements include but are not limited to the following: Traffic Control, Traffic Signal and Street Light Pole relocation.

Estimated Start: Construction for the Offsite Improvements for the Street Light Pole Relocation and Traffic Signal is anticipated to start in the 4th Quarter of 2020.

Published: East Valley Tribune, Aug 23, 30, 2020 / 32700

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