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How �ire heroes saved Lost Dutchman Park BY JIM WALSH Tribune Staff Writer

irst Water glistened in the spring, its towering green saguaros and palo verdes showing off the Sonoran Desert’s surprisingly verdant terrain and showcasing the Superstition Mountains. But that postcard-worthy scene is now a bittersweet memory, the same desert landscape charred and singed by the Superstition Fire – one of four that have claimed nearly 160,000 acres of mostly pristine desert in the Superstitions the past two years. The Superstition Fire started Aug. 20, burning through 9,539 acres before it was brought

under control Sept. 23 after torching the top of Superstition Mountain near Flat Iron, a steep but panoramic area. The scars around First Water will linger for decades in the fragile desert ecosystem, where it can take 100 or more years for saguaros to grow tall. Now, all that awaits many of the once imposing saguaros is decay. They are either charred or turning an unnatural shade of brown, burned at the base and ready to topple with a good blast of wind. But in the wild�ire that torched the region, First Water died nobly as �ire�ighters served heroically. Fire�ighters made their stand there, saving popular Lost Dutchman State Park to

the south and preventing the inferno from marching north toward scenic Canyon Lake. A bumpy dirt road gave them a critical �ire break to halt the wild�ire’s hellish onslaught. Fire�ighters used torches to set some vegetation ablaze, robbing the advancing �ire of the non-native grasses that had made the area lush in spring but fed the inferno in summer. Planes dumped �ire retardant while �ire�ighters sprayed water from brush trucks in triple-digit heat. The evidence of their labors is obvious to any visitor: to the south lies an ugly burn scar, to the north, lush pristine desert.

Realtor arrested Halloween artist in wife’s slaying on Mesa road

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BY JIM WALSH Tribune Staff Writer

mother moved into a friend’s house in East Mesa with her two young boys to escape a husband she suspected of using drugs and hiring escorts. But Janell Mora could not hide from Stephen Mora, who is accused of tracking her down and shooting her to death while she was jogging on Sept. 26 near Power Road and the Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway. Mesa Police formally arrested the 54-yearold Scottsdale Realtor on Wednesday following his release from a local hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound to the head. Shortly after the shooting, Mora attempted suicide as he sat in his silver Mercedes Benz in the parking lot at Mesa police headquarters,

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Art and Halloween aficionados can find a mutually engrossing exhibit in downtown Mesa with Ray Villafane's amusing, and sometimes scary, pumpkin and scarecrow pieces. For details, see page 14. (Special to the Tribune)

THE MESA TRIBUNE | OCTOBER 25, 2020

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“That was the place that was going to give us the highest probability for success,’’ said Incident Commander John Pierson of the U.S Forest Service. The top priorities were protecting lives, especially those of �ire�ighters on scene as well as Lost Dutchman State Park and even Apache Junction, he said. If the three-or four-day assault on the �ire at First Water had failed, the next best option would have been the Apache Trail, where the impact would have been much worse, Pierson said. “It’s a very �lashy �ire system, where �ires will get very large, very quickly,’’ Pierson said. “We did a lot of effort to protect the natural and cultural resources.’’ Apache Junction Fire Chief Mike Farber considers the response a great success overall. But he is saddened by the loss of pristine desert as he drives past the Lost Dutchman Fire site along Apache Trail and on the First Water road past the charred terrain. “It’s a beautiful area of pristine desert. It was there when I was a kid. Now, it’s gone for my lifetime,’’ he said. “This is something that took hundreds of years (to grow). It’s going to be lifetime, if ever, to be restored.’’ But Farber also shudders over what might have happened if the First Water �ire line had not held.

headed toward Canyon Lake. “It was a lot more saved than lost,’’ he said. “Overall, I think limiting the damage was a phenomenal success, but any acreage lost is too much.’’ Fire�ighters say the area had been primed for devastating �ires by higher-than-usual rains that supported the growth of nonnative grasses during the winter, providing fuel for spring and summer blazes to travel and grow. High winds, tripledigit temperatures and a dry monsoon season combined to create an environment ripe for �ire. “This is what we are seeing throughout the West,’’ PierThe red-shaded area shows the swatch of desert scorched by the Superstition son said. “I don’t know Fire. First Water is located midway along the northwest border of that area. (Special to the Tribune) that we will see any relief in the future.’ Lost Dutchman State Park, a popular The ominous pattern includes the foldestination, might have been lost forever. lowing �ires that have burned through the The �ire could have raced north up Apache Superstitions. Trail, consuming thousands of acres as it Besides the Aug. 20 Superstition Fire,

Numerous saguaros in the area torched by the Superstition Fire will only need a strong gust of wind to topple, their bases ruined by flames. (Jim Walsh/Tribune Staff)

there also was: • The Woodbury Fire: The largest of all the �ires, the �ire started near the Woodbury Trailhead in June 2019, in the northeast section of the Superstitions, about �ive miles northwest of Superior. The �ire consumed 123,875 acres by the time it was 100 percent under control in August. The terrain was too rugged and too dangerous for �ire�ighters on foot, making an aerial assault the only safe option. • The Sawtooth Fire: Caused by lightning, it started two miles northeast of the Peralta Canyon Trailhead last May 30 and burned 24,779 acres. • The Lost Dutchman Fire started May 7 west of the Apache Trail, south of Lost Dutchman State Park. It burned 221 acres of mostly pristine desert. “The last two years have been horrible with the wild�ires. It took out a massive part of the interior of the Superstitions,’’ said Jodi Akers, an Apache Junction business woman who operates Mother Lode Mercantile in Gold�ield Ghost Town and lectures about the Apache Trail’s history at the nearby Superstition Mountain Museum. “We’re horribly sad about what happened. All of those saguaros will take hundreds of years to regrow,’’ she said. Apache Junction Mayor Jeff Serdy said the area has been reeling from the series of �ires. They also washed out the Apache

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Acres of pristine desert were left charred and their beauty ravaged by the Superstition Fire. (Jim Walsh/Tribune Staff)

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THE MESA TRIBUNE | OCTOBER 25, 2020

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The Superstition Fire cast an eerie glow through many nights for Apache Junction and East Mesa residents in August and September as firefighters fought the stubborn blaze for weeks. (Special to the Tribune)

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Trail near Fish Creek and made it impossible to drive to Roosevelt Lake, removing access to an important tourist attraction. “We hadn’t recovered from last year and we got hit again,’’ Serdy said. “Some experts say it needed to burn, but I don’t buy that. I think it will be 30-40 years before it looks like our Superstitions again.’’ Kim Grady, a board member of Friends of Lost Dutchman’s State Park, said she was startled and frightened as she watched the �ire from her home. “It was coming down Flat Iron. There were �ire bombs coming down there. It was scary,’’ she said. Although the �ire burned out before it reached the lower terrain of Lost Dutchman State Park and no houses were damaged, “to see the �ire come down the hill was just unbelievable,’’ Grady said. “I don’t want to go through another summer like it.’’ Amy Schnoes, Lost Dutchman State Park’s manager, said the �ire burned about the top a quarter to a third of the mountain. She said it came within a half mile of

the park’s boundaries. “We didn’t have any direct damage at all. We did have to close the park for four days,’’ she said. “We were very lucky we had the resources in the area we did. We have �ire crews that are very experienced with the topography.’’ The series of �ires leaves behind a patchwork of pristine areas that were saved by �ire�ighters. They include Lost Dutchman and Peralta Canyon, which hosts one of the area’s most beautiful hikes. The �ires have left ugly burn scars in some remote areas east of Peralta and north of iconic Weaver’s Needle. The Tonto National Forest reopened the trails after concluding that the increased risk of �looding is not high enough to justify leaving them closed. Still, East Valley hikers tired of being cooped-up during the COVID-19 pandemic and anxious to head out for some exercise are advised to use additional caution amid hazards worsened by the �ire. “We’re very fortunate that our highest use trails were less impacted,’’ said Matthew Quinn, trails manager for the Tonto National Forest.

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“When they go out this year, they will see a difference. There’s going to be a loss of vegetation from what people remember in previous years. There might be a lot of open space,’’ Quinn said. He said the missing vegetation creates a temptation for some hikers to go off trail, further damaging the ecosystem at the worst time since the ground is likely to be looser and less stable. The damage only increases the need for hikers to stay on the trails and wear appropriate footwear with good traction, Quinn said. “You might �ind a lot of deadfall that wasn’t there before,’’ including various types of cactus and other plants that hikers will need to step over, Quinn said. “It will de�initely have an impact on trail conditions.’’ Volunteer trail stewards will likely assist hikers at the busier trailheads in the Tonto National Forest and will issue warnings about any additional hazards they may encounter, he said. “I think anytime you have an event like this, it changes what we see as humans. Our life span is a speck compared to our natural resources,’’ Pierson said. 

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THE MESA TRIBUNE | OCTOBER 25, 2020

Mesa pharmacist rescues animals in Oregon wild�ire BY JIM WALSH Tribune Staff Writer

hen Andrea Miller of Mesa returned home to rural Oregon to visit her ill father during Labor Day weekend, the last thing she anticipated was caring of displaced animals during a major forest �ire. But it was a natural role in many respects for Miller, 30, a pharmacist with OptumCare, because she loves animals and was drawn to healthcare by a strong desire to help others. An animal lover, Miller soon found herself walking and feeding horses, raking manure to clean up after them, and even escorting a herd of alpacas from one location to another. In the meantime, Miller also reached to dazed �ire victims, providing them with emotional support at a dizzying time in their lives as the �ire raged through Santiam Canyon, a rural area east of Salem. “It just felt like a calling, like I needed to do something,’’ Miller said. Miller said she had traveled home to Oregon to visit her father, Rex, 75, who had recently started hospice care after a series of heart attacks. But with the forest �ires overwhelming the area, Miller said she drove to the Salem Firegrounds, where emergency efforts were being coordinated, to help, while still balancing her relief work with the family visit.

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shooting himself in the head, police said. He survived and was arrested on suspicion of second- degree murder, according to a court document. The document said that Janell, who had two master’s degrees and had formerly worked for Arizona State University, had separated from Stephen on Sept. 7 and moved more than 20 miles from their north Phoenix home to East Mesa in hopes of eluding him. Her sister, Amy Hall, told the Tribune that the two had a meeting set up only a couple of days after the slaying and were scheduled to discuss an amicable divorce. The court document describes how Stephen Mora visited the house where his wife and her children were staying on

“I staged at the fairgrounds to direct people who had truckloads of animals,’’ Miller said. “It was kind of organizing the animals, checking in the animals and inventorying them.’’ Later, Miller’s role was to care for the animals until their owners were able to sort through the emergency, to determine if their homes and had been damaged or even destroyed, and to eventually retrieve the animals. “I got a lot of experience taking care of horses. Shoveling poop is not at the top of my list. I always wanted a horse growing up,’’ Miller said. “I was trying to support the owners and take that responsibility off their plate.’’ She said she loves alpacas and had some fun experiences trying to move them from a horse barn to a livestock barn. “They’re stubborn. It was pretty challenging. They all wanted to stay together,’’ Miller said. Miller’s menagerie also included dogs, cats and goats. While Miller still has some lingering effects from the thick smoke that she had no choice but to breathe, she said she is happy to have helped people and animals in need during a calamity. “I would say it’s really gratifying. I am proud of myself for stepping up in that situation,’’ she said. “I just learned so much about how important it is to be there for people.’’ Although there was little Miller could do

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Sept. 25 but was told she wasn’t there. He returned armed with a revolver on

Among the animals that Mesa pharmacist Andrea Miller cared for after they were rescued from an Oregon wildfire was this goat. (Courtesy of OptumCare)

to save the homes of victims or to get them �inancial assistance, “it’s just to make sure people know you are there for them, that they are not alone,’’ Miller said. Miller said she believes her experience in health care helped her know how to be compassionate and supportive to people under duress during the �ire. High winds whipped the Beachie Creek Fire on Labor Day. It exploded from 700 acres to 130,000 acres and claimed the lives of at least four victims, according to

Sept. 26. Janell Mora had attempted to hide her location from her husband but to no avail. A witness reported that Janell pleaded for help the night she was slain, approaching the witness’ vehicle and saying, “Help me, he has a gun,’’ the court document said. Moments later, the witness watched a man, later identi�ied as Stephen Mora, shoot Janell and get into the driver’s seat of his Mercedes. Another witness reported seeing the victim lying in the southbound lanes and “a male crouching over her with a revolver in his right hand.’’ Police said a low-slung vehicle hit Janell and other passersby administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation though she eventually was pronounced dead at the scene. Stephen Mora’s father called police and

news accounts published by the Salem Reporter and The Oregonian’s web site. Once she returned home, Miller arranged to make it possible for other employees to donate to the Santiam Canyon Relief Fund, with a generous match from the company. OptumCare is a network of specialized doctors that offer primary care services in Arizona and nationally. The company operates at least four primary care facilities in Phoenix. 

told them his son had shot his wife and intended to take his own life. Later, Stephen himself called police and said, “I shot my wife’’ and that he was going to shoot himself at police headquarters in downtown Mesa. A short time later, an of�icer heard a shot and saw the suspect step out of his car, blood covering his face. Police found the revolver, two spent casings and Mora’s cell phone inside the car, according to the document. A preliminary autopsy by the Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Of�ice revealed that Janell Mora was shot through her right side and suffered internal bleeding after the bullet travelled through a lung. She also sustained some cracked ribs

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THE MESA TRIBUNE | OCTOBER 25, 2020

Mesa prepares sale of old orange grove

BY JIM WALSH Tribune Staff Writer

esa plans to sell a 13-acre site that would turn an orange grove with stunning mountain views into an upscale neighborhood with close proximity to the Red Mountain Freeway. The land was purchased as a 33-acre site by the city in 1989 for its water potential with an aquifer located underground. The city will retain a seven-acre piece for development of a future well. The remaining 19 acres was previously sold by to the Arizona Department of Transportation as part of the freeway’s right-of-way. “There is a lot of value to it because of it’s

location. It’s a �lair that is unprecedented,’’ Councilman Mark Freeman said. The property is north of the freeway on Thomas Road between Gilbert Road and Val Vista Drive. It is also about a half-mile from Lehi Crossing, where a monument honors Mesa’s pioneers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who arrived in two groups, in 1877 and in 1878. Freeman, whose family dates back to the original pioneers, said the land offers unobstructed views of mountain vistas because it borders the Salt River PimaMaricopa Indian Community. The city has set $950,000 as the minimum price for sealed bids, according to a presentation to Council last week.

City Manager Chris Brady said some potential buyers have expressed interest in the project but not enough to justify the cost of an auction. “This is a signi�icant aquifer. We will retain our ability to dip our straw there and make it available to the rest of the city,’’ he said. “This is a prime piece of property that will require a signi�icant investment for the number of homes.’’ Freeman said the orchard is about 80 years old and the fruit is no longer viable but added he hopes that any homes built on the acre lots will preserve as many trees as possible in deference to the area’s role in Mesa history. He said neighbors are excited about the property being sold and reserved for

large-lot, single-family development. Kim Fallbeck, real estate services director, said the $950,00 minimum bid represents the appraised value of the property. She said of�icials plan to have a digital event where the bids are unsealed. Fallbeck’s presentation said the land was originally purchased with intent to build a water reclamation plant but more than half of it was sold to ADOT in 2002. The property also has some shortcomings. A water line would need to be extended to serve new utility customers. Brady said a sewer line is not feasible, so future homeowners would need septic tanks. The council gave tacit approval for the land sale, but details beyond advertising the bidding process were not discussed. 

County health department data posted Oct. 22 showed great �luctuations across Mesa in the three metrics used to measure virus spread, particularly for cases per 100,000 people. Some ZIP codes, including 85204 and 85210 were in the “substantial” spread category while others, including 85013 showed “moderate” levels in that category but higher positive new test results. LaBaer said distributing a vaccine, once it’s developed and approved, will take some time. He urged Arizona residents, even though they are weary of the pandemic

and its economic toll, to continue to wear masks, social distance and get tested every week until a reliable vaccine is ready. The Arizona Department of Health Services has drafted a COVID-19 vaccination plan that allows county health departments and tribal health partners to decide who gets the vaccine in their communities. The draft says ADHS will look to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Protection and other leading health organizations to prioritize vaccinations. The priorities now are teachers, health care and food-industry employees, peo-

ple with limited access to routine vaccination services, such as those with disabilities or who live in rural areas, and those who are at higher risk of severe COVID-19 illness, including people older than 65, people of color and those with underlying medical conditions. Those at higher risk of spreading the disease, such as people in the military or attending college, also are on the vaccine-priority list. The ADHS plan says those priorities are likely to change as new data emerges

Arizona seeing summer-like surge in COVID-19

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rizona is experiencing a COVID-19 surge similar to the one it saw in mid-June and a vaccine that will get the population closer to herd immunity is in the distant future, the director of ASU’s Biodesign Institute said last week. “We are very close for a seven-day trailing average to crossing the 1,000 new cases a day mark,” said Joshua LaBaer, institute executive director and professor at Arizona State University.

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from being struck by the passing car. The document said that Stephen Mora was under the in�luence of drugs or alcohol, but did not identify the substance. Janell, 40, was laid to rest in her native Fayetteville, Arkansas. Her estranged husband was initially locked up in the Mesa City Jail but was expected to be transferred to the County Jail. The Moras were married in April 2017 and it was the second marriage for them both. Janell, who had been divorced several years and whose two sons, ages 8 and 9 are from her previous marriage, met Mora in 2016 through the dating app Tinder. The Moras married about 10 months after

he divorced his �irst wife. At the time of their wedding, Janell posted effusive descriptions of Mora, calling him “the most charming, kind-hearted, loving…man I’ve ever known.” The court document gave no indication when their relationship soured, stating she had separated from him on Labor Day weekend. The slaying – one of two domestic killings of women by their husbands that weekend – came days before the beginning of October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Experts say domestic violence is often built on a pattern of intimidation and manipulation of victims, with the abuser oftentimes attempting to control every aspect of a victim’s life.

Mesa Mayor John Giles hosted a Domestic Violence Awareness Month digital event on Thursday that can be viewed on Mesa Channel 11 or the city’s You Tube channel. The purpose was to educate the public about domestic violence, encourage victims to escape from their tormentor and to demonstrate there are shelters and other resources available to help. Janell’s family has set up an account on gofundme.com to raised money for the victim’s two sons. It can be found by searching “trust fund for Brighton and Owen McClelland” on the site.  Stephen and Janell Mora were married for about three years and knew each other for about four. (Special to the Tribune)

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THE MESA TRIBUNE | OCTOBER 25, 2020

Neighbors lose argument with city over condo plan

BY JIM WALSH Tribune Staff Writer

esidents of a quiet East Mesa neighborhood with large homes on oneacre lots lost their bid to turn back a condominium complex next to A.T. Still University. After a series of neighbors described how they fear that Zen on Recker will ruin their neighborhood, City Council voted 5-1 to approve a zoning change that will allow construction of 76 upscale units on Recker Road at Baseline Road. Council member Mark Freeman, who does not represent the district, was the only dissenter, saying the developer could

have done more to work with neighbors in preserving the neighborhood’s character. Freeman said the number of units in the so-called Zen on Recker complex is “extremely high’’ and that the developer could have compromised by scaling down the number of units to allay concerns about traf�ic. “I won’t be supporting this proposal. It does not protect the character of the neighborhood,’’ Freeman said. But other council members said the condominium project is consistent with Mesa’s general plan, which calls for highdensity housing along major traf�ic corridors, such as Baseline, and wider variety of housing options.

“This sort of development is exactly what’s needed in that area,’’ Councilman Dave Luna said, noting it’s close location to A.T. Still University to another nearly identical development, Zen on Baseline. The latter project is replacing the torn down Rockin’ R Ranch, an iconic country music venue in East Mesa for many years. Council member Jen Duff said change is dif�icult on any neighborhood, but she praised the project. “I think we have to look at high density different now. I wish we had more high density of this quality,’’ Duff said. But resident Kay Scott said she fears Zen on Recker will eventually decay as the units are sold by the original owners, making her

property less valuable. Scott’s home will be the closest to the new development. “It makes no sense to put a multi-family project in the middle of an established neighborhood with acre lots,’’ Scott said. “It’s really naïve to think 76 units won’t cause more waiting on Baseline. There is really only one way in and out on Baseline.’’ Mayor John Giles said he is sympathetic to the neighbors, but he believes Zen on Recker is a good buffer between the commercial uses on Baseline and the singlefamily neighborhood. “I am envious of your beautiful neighborhood and why you want to protect it,’’ Giles said. “I am going to support the project, but it’s not out of a lack of empathy.’’ 

State OKs games, karaoke – no dancing – in bars BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

araoke is back at your local bar. So are pool and darts, video games and pinball. And you can even participate in axe throwing if that’s your thing. But leave the dancing shoes at home. For the moment, Arizona remains a dance-free zone. The changes come as the state Department of Health Services last week decided that these activities, which have been forbidden for months under the COVID-19 emergency restrictions, can now be conducted if certain precautions are taken. There was no immediate response from the health department to ques-

tions about why the sudden change in what’s allowable. But nothing in the risks from the virus has changed substantially since at least August according to the agency’s own “dashboard’’ which determines the restrictions on business. The percent of tests for the virus that have been coming up positive actually is showing an upward trend. What has changed is that Gov. Doug Ducey and state Health Director Cara Christ are defending themselves in court against a lawsuit brought by more than 100 bar owners – including several in the east valley – charging that their rules are unlawfully discriminatory. That is because restaurants have been able to open and operate pretty much normally now for months, albeit with some occupancy limits, while bars face additional hurdles not only to open but, if they do, to the kinds of traditional activities that have brought in customers. Attorney Ilan Wurman who represents the bar owners told Capitol Media Services that none of these changes will end that lawsuit. He said there are still unjusti�ied restrictions on how his clients can do business, particularly in comparison to what some places licensed as restaurants have been able to do. But Wurman said they will make a difference.

“It’s a huge deal,’’ he said. For example, he said, some of his clients were promoting special nights for pool or darts tournaments. While those contests by themselves didn’t generate a lot of cash themselves. “But no one was showing up to have a drink,’’ Wurman said, without the “draw’’ of the games. Still, things won’t look exactly the way they did before the governor enacted his emergency restrictions in March. Take karaoke. The person with the microphone has to be at least 12 feet away from the closest customer. Health of�icials have said that things like singing tend to project moisture particles farther than the normal six-foot “social distancing’’ barrier. But with plexiglass dividers in place, six feet is acceptable. Microphones have to be disinfected or changed out between customers. And while it may interfere with hitting some of those high notes, participants have to keep on their masks. More interested in a game of pool? That, too, is now OK, but with a maximum of four players for a table and no one else gathered around. There has to be that six-foot physical distancing between the players and other game areas. And if players don’t have their own equipment, everything else needs to be disinfected between each

group’s use. Arcade and video games have their own set of rules, with just two player to a machine -- and no spectators or cheering section behind them. There also are the physical distancing requirements, whether it’s the six feet of space or closing off every other machine. Plus, of course, masks are mandatory. The new rules also account for bowling and even axe throwing, with only the active participant permitted to be out of his or her chair and a limit of no more than 10 in players and observers. And if you have your own bowling ball or axe, please bring it. The rules are set up pretty much that those who are not participating in any activity are supposed to remain seated except to play or go to the bathroom. Standing, mingling and dancing remain off limits. In fact, the rules say if there is a dance �loor it has to be closed off to the public or “repurposed’’ for more seats to allow greater social distancing among patrons. Arizona has not actually been gamefree all this time. Wurman pointed out that some enterprises that sell alcohol but are licensed as restaurants, like Dave and Buster’s, have had arcade games all along. What this does, he said, is level the playing �ield and allow facilities licensed as bars to compete head-to-head. 

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COVID-19 shuts down Desert Ridge team BY ZACH ALVIRA Tribune Sports Editor

he Desert Ridge High School football program was shut down out of what Gilbert Public Schools said was an abundance of caution due to COVID-19, GPS spokeswoman Dawn Antestenis said the team at the school in East Mesa is currently scheduled to return to practice Wednesday, Oct. 28. “Gilbert Public Schools continues to follow the Maricopa County Department of Health guidelines with regard to notifying employees and student families of positive COVID-19 cases, including notices of potential exposure and requests to quarantine,” Antestenis said. “We have extensive procedures and protocols in place to ensure people are informed in a timely manner and provided as much information as we are legally able to share.” The district would not con�irm the total number of positive COVID-19 cases within the Desert Ridge program. According to the district’s COVID-19 dash-

board, as of Oct. 21 Desert Ridge had 12 con�irmed positive cases of COVID-19 – a jump from just two listed the week prior. The dashboard is updated every Wednesday. Sources close to Desert Ridge’s football program said there were at least three COVID-19 cases involving players and/or staff. Arizona Interscholastic Association guidelines say three or more cases within a program of 75 or more players warrant a shutdown of activities. Additionally, anyone considered to have been within 6 feet for 10 minutes or longer with someone who tested positive for the virus must self-isolate out of precaution. As a result of Desert Ridge’s shutdown, the Jaguars’ game on Oct. 23 against Red Mountain High was canceled. Because the team will return only two days before its next scheduled game against Basha on Oct. 30, that game has also been canceled. As of now, the Jaguars game against Williams Field on Nov. 6 is scheduled to take place. The main Twitter account for Red Mountain’s athletics program said it had

been looking for an opponent on the freshman, junior varsity and varsity levels to �ill the now open spot. Basha also will now do the same. Desert Ridge played Higley High Oct. 16 but Higley Uni�ied of�icials did not return emails seeking comment on the impact of the Desert Ridge outbreak, although the school’s game against Chandler went on as scheduled Oct. 23. Desert Ridge is the latest school to be shut down by a COVID-19 outbreak. Arete Prep in Gilbert was forced to cancel its scrimmage and �irst game of the season on Oct. 2 due to a player testing positive. Gilbert Christian was also forced to cancel a game because of a positive test. Cactus Shadows and Chaparral football programs were forced to quarantine for two weeks at the beginning of October due to positive cases within the programs. Both Combs and San Tan Foothills high schools were shut down by Pima County of�icials due to outbreaks at both schools and Combs’ game with Mingus High in Cottonwood last Friday was canceled. Antestenis said Gilbert Public Schools

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continues to take all preventative measures to mitigate the spread of the virus on campuses. “A wide range of preventative measures are in place on our campuses,” Antestenis said. “Our staff are fully trained on best practices, and we continue to communicate actions we can all take to minimize the spread of COVID-19, to our entire GPS community.” Last Thursday, newly updated metrics posted by the county health department showed that all Gilbert ZIP codes remained in the moderate category for virus spread, as did 85209, the Mesa ZIP code where Desert Ridge is located. Two of the three benchmarks – for positive new test results and percentage of hospital visits with COVID-19 symptoms – remained in the minimal spread category while cases per 100,000 people were in the moderate category. However, cases per 100,000 – while still in the “moderate” level increased from 35 two weeks ago to 54.84 in the data posted by the county Oct. 22. The data are 12 days old by the time the county posts them. 

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Giles joins mayoral critics of Census shutdown

15 and by that following Monday, mayors criticized the rush to stop counting. “Clearly an administration that cared about an accurate count would have pushed to extend the process, not cut it short,” said San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg. “This rushed process is likely to lead to an undercount.” One reason the bureau gave for ending sooner is the current Dec. 31 deadline for it to report its �indings to the president. The mayors urged Congress to extend that deadline so that if the bureau is no longer counting, it at least has time to properly analyze the data it does have. Giles called an extension a “physical necessity.” “Experts in this �ield will tell you that the data, it’s impossible for them to accurately process the data before the end of the year,” Giles said. He said that while Mesa had a higher participation rate in this census than it did in 2010, other parts of Arizona did not perform as well, particularly rural areas.

“The Navajo Nation really was decimated by this Census,” Giles said. One expert said that the household response rate cited by the Census does not mean the 2020 Census will be complete and accurate. “The percent of housing units counted by itself tells us nothing about the quality and accuracy of the data collected, or the overall accuracy of the Census,” said Terri Ann Lowenthal, a Census consultant on the mayors’ call. She said that data collected by enumerators from homes that did not respond on their own, is generally less reliable than self-response data. And this year’s in-person data was harder than in previous years because of the challenges of COVID-19, she said. But Dillingham said that while the bureau expected the self-response rate to drop this year, requiring more follow-up by Census enumerators, it actually increased slightly over the 2010 self-response rate. Particularly considering the challenges of COVID-19, Dillingham said, “we had not expected to exceed the 2010 self-response rate.” “America stepped up and answered the call: shape your future by responding to the 2020 Census,” Dillingham said. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, questioned the enumeration process, raising doubts about the usefulness of the door-knock operation used during the non-response follow ups. “It is clearer now than ever that there is still an attempt to interfere with an accurate count,” Bottoms said. “I am irritated. I am frustrated with this

administration, I am disappointed in this administration that something this important, something that is guaranteed and called upon by our Constitution is now being cut short in the midst of a pandemic,” Bottoms said. An accurate count is just one concern of the mayors: Giles pointed to President Donald Trump’s push to exclude undocumented citizens from the Census, a question the Supreme Court is scheduled to consider on Nov. 30. “My city is a third Hispanic and we have a large immigrant population, a lot of DACA in our city as well,” he said, referring to undocumented immigrants who have won a deferral of deportation. “We minister to a lot of people in our community, not just those who have the correct immigration status.” Giles joined other mayors who called on Congress to pass an extension of the Dec. 31 reporting deadline. He urged his fellow mayors to reach out to their congressional representatives to encourage them to “better insulate” the bureau from political in�luence. “It’s time for us, Republican or Democrat alike, to realize that that’s the reality that needs to be addressed,” said Giles, a Republican, emphasizing that the need for an accurate Census count is not a partisan issue. Rochester Hills, Michigan, Mayor Bryan Barnett, echoed that, saying that calling for an accurate census “is not a political edgy statement.” “It should be the desire of every mayor in every community to do everything we possibly can to see that end results are true,” Barnett said. 

a volunteer coordinator of its Adopt-AFamily program. “Because of the pandemic, the holidays are going to look very different for the families who are simply trying to stay a�loat by keeping a roof over their kids heads and food on the table,” Sullivan added. “With the help of our community, I know we will be able to assist many of those families and make a difference.” Because of the unusually tough year it’s been �inancially for so many, the Adopt-AFamily program is expecting more families than ever to need its help. With the help of many dedicated indi-

viduals who support SVdP’s mission, families in need are identi�ied and matched with supporters across the Valley. Sponsors are asked to buy and wrap two new presents (toy and clothing) for each child under 16 and one present each for older siblings, parents and grandparents living in the same household. In lieu of supplying the ingredients for a holiday meal this year, sponsors will provide a gift card to an accessible grocer so each family can purchase their own ingredients for their own special holiday meal. To sponsor a family, call 602-261-6820 or contact adoptafamily@svdpaz.org.

St. Vincent de Paul is accepting requests to “adopt” until Dec. 4 and will provide instructions for best health and safety practices in response to the pandemic. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a nonpro�it dedicated to serving people in need and providing others with the opportunity to serve. It has been assisting central and northern Arizona families since 1946 and has more than 80 parish satellite locations. It offers services for the homeless, medical and dental care for the uninsured, charity dining rooms, transitional housing and homelessness prevention assistance. 

BY OLIVIA MUNSON Cronkite News

ASHINGTON – Mesa Mayor John Giles joined mayors from around the country last week in questioning the reliability of the just-ended census and demanding that the Census Bureau be given more time to verify its count of the U.S. population. Giles and others on the U.S. Conference of Mayors call said recent court �ights over the census, and shifting Trump administration messages on it, have eroded public trust in the count that is used to determine everything from congressional representation to allocation of federal funds. “We now have a perception that the Census, as an American institution, has been manipulated for political gain,” Giles said. The Census Bureau has said that 99.9 percent of all households in the U.S. and in Arizona were counted in the census that ended Oct. 15. “Hundreds of millions of people were counted in the 2020 Census, and statisticians and data quality experts are now busy making sure everyone was counted once, only once, and in the right place,” bureau Director Steven Dillingham. The U.S. Supreme Court blocked two lower courts that had ordered the bureau to keep counting until Oct. 31 in order to allow for the fullest count. The bureau in August said it would cut off enumeration on Sept. 30, a move that critics said would hit minority communities hardest. With the Supreme Court’s ruling, the Census was able to stop the count on Oct.

Mesa Mayor John Giles joined his counterparts across the country in a virtual press conference to discuss the early end to the Census. (Cronkite News)

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Extreme heat could be with us for years BY DANYA GAINOR Cronkite News

rizona will experience more days of extreme heat in the coming decade, according to an Arizona State University study. But researchers are looking for ways to mitigate a hotter, drier climate. The study, “The Motley Drivers Of Heat And Cold Exposure In 21st Century U.S. Cities,” is one of the �irst looks at human exposure to extreme temperatures, examining three factors that haven’t previously been considered together: data on population growth, greenhouse gas emissions and temperature changes caused by human development. Researchers at ASU’s School of Geographical Sciences & Urban Planning ran decade-length climate simulations “to quantify potential changes in populationweighted heat and cold exposure” in metropolitan regions. Phoenix and other fast-growing Sunbelt cities will see the “largest relative changes in population heat exposure,” according to the paper. “It was all about trying to understand how these three major factors combined and interact to determine better how humans will experience climate change in the future,” said Ashley Broadbent, an assistant research professor at the School of Geographical Sciences & Urban Planning who co-authored the study. “We need a local-to-regional scale of information to try to quantify the differ-

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and the vaccine availability �luctuates. Arizona has reported 233,912 cumulative cases, with 975 of those positive cases reported on Wednesday. The death toll now stands at 5,854. LaBaer said the state surge began at the end of September and continues to climb, which is similar to the rest of the country. COVID-19 cases have increased in recent weeks across the country, with 17 states breaking records. Case numbers in the U.S. have topped 8 million, and have surpassed 40 million worldwide. More than 220,000 Americans have lost their lives to the disease since January.

ent agents (variables), these different agents are responsible for impacting climate change,” said Matei Georgescu, a co-author of the study and associate director of the ASU school. Every city has its de�inition of extreme heat – in Phoenix, it’s Ahwatukee resident Craig Sullivan used U.S. Weather Service data to put together this chart on temperatures in Arizona between June 1 and Sept. 30 over time. (Courtesy of Craig Sullivan) 112 degrees. According to Austin Jamison, a meteo- winter will be warmer than usual in Arizona. “If you look at the predicted forecast for rologist at the National Weather Service in Phoenix, August and July were the two these next few months, we expect a 50 perhottest months recorded in Phoenix since cent likelihood that temperatures will be above normal,” he said. “We are looking at of�icial record keeping began in 1896. September 2020 tied with September a possibility of below-average precipitation, 2010 as the third hottest September on too.” The team is focused on the smallerscale impacts of their research. record in Phoenix, he said. “If we are discussing extreme heat,” “The way the weather pattern played out this summer,” Jamison said, “we have a Georgescu said, “what we are really very lack of clouds and humidity, which would interested in is not the extreme temperaotherwise reduce the amount of solar en- ture itself, but the extreme impact it will ergy to bake the ground. And there were have on humans.” Maricopa County recorded 197 heat-reless thunderstorms around that normally help cool the air as well. These patterns lated deaths in 2019, compared with 182 the previous year. could very well happen each year.” The public’s vulnerability to climate Based on data provided by the Climate Prediction Center, Jamison also predicts this change must be addressed “on multiple LaBaer said the latest surge in Arizona shows an increase in cases in younger people and fewer hospitalizations than the surge in June. Hospitalizations have been fewer because younger people are better able to withstand the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 and medical professionals are learning how to better treat it, he said. “I am hoping that because we have been down this road before and Arizonans know what this looks like, that we can respond to this quickly,” LaBaer said. Mitigation efforts, such as masks, worked in previous surges and will work again, he said. LaBaer recommended businesses stay open but conduct safe

practices. “I appreciate that we are fatigued from COVID-19,” LaBaer said, adding that Arizonans relaxed when COVID-19 numbers dropped, becoming more comfortable with not wearing a mask. “Masks without a doubt work,” he said. “Testing is one of our best tools,” he added, noting that ASU saliva testing sites are in almost every county, with multiple sites in Maricopa County. “If you interact with new people every day, why not get tested every week for free?” LaBaer asked. “We, for better or worse, have to �ind ways to work with these mitigation factors.” LaBaer added that 70 percent of peo-

levels,” Broadbent said, “mainly through infrastructure, but also through some of the measures that will help protect vulnerable people from heat. We have quite a lot of projected population growth for the Phoenix metropolitan region, so that really compounds another potential problem to heat deaths.” The increasing heat over the next few years will not affect Arizona residents equally, and Phoenix has projects in place to prepare for this, said Ariane Middel, a senior scientist at the Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation at ASU. “It’s important for the city to identify disparities and make a plan to reduce heat exposure. And they have,” she said To help battle the increasing heat in Phoenix, the Phoenix Street Transportation Department this year chose sections of eight neighborhoods and one city park for a pilot project that involves painting pavement with a lighter color than asphalt. Cool pavement, re�lects sunlight rather than absorbs the heat. Over the past 10 years, Phoenix has also been planting more trees and building shade structures as part of its Tree and Shade Master Plan to achieve an average of 25 percent shade coverage for the entire city. Middel said, “If you do plant trees or do these interventions, to do them where people are. It’s not just good enough to increase the tree canopy cover in the Valley. “It’s important to plant those trees where people actually stand at the bus stop, or where people walk so that they’re directly getting the bene�its from the shade.”  ple who are infected do not spread the disease. He said about 80 percent of the spread occurs from about 5-10 percent of the population who interact with large groups, known as superspreaders. He referenced the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, churches and the White House as examples of superspreader events. LaBaer said there’s no way to eliminate COVID-19 entirely, as other coronaviruses will remain. However, he said 90 percent of people have not encountered COVID-19, meaning there are still many people who could get sick. “We are nowhere near herd immunity right now,” LaBaer said. 

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Scarecrows, playful pumpkins take over Mesa BY JACQUELINE ROBLEDO GetOut Contributor

ay Villafane’s playful, carved pumpkins are synonymous with Halloween in Carefree. But when COVID-19 hit, he was forced to make a change when the town canceled its events. “Strange Encounters: A Halloween Scavenger Hunt” was installed throughout Downtown Mesa and in its storefronts – all visible from the sidewalk to ensure proper social distancing. Maps are available online and in Downtown Mesa until the show ends on Nov. 8. Villafane explained each scene tells its own anecdotal story. This year, “Mr. Hallows” is making his debut. A 9-foot-tall scarecrow, Mr. Hallows is made from natural materials – a pumpkin for a head and limbs made from branches Villafane found on a hike. He has a heart made of hag stone and three felted mice living inside of him. “I’m probably most proud of that scarecrow and I’m excited for his �inal debut,” he said. Villafane said he uses hag stones as the hearts for his scarecrows because they have naturally occurring holes through

the middle and they signify magic and good luck. “My life is constantly in the pursuit of �inding what makes me tick what I’m really passionate about,” he said. “Over the years I’ve re�ined it to the point where I really �ind myself settling with making things with natural materials for the public to enjoy.” Ray Villafane’s unusual and entertaining pumpkin art can be found throughout downVillafane was a town Mesa through Nov. 8. (Courtesy of Ray Villafane) K-12 art teacher As he became more skilled in his craft, when he carved a pumpkin for his students, who loved it. He soon traded his he began receiving more attention for his work, including that of the Food Network, chalkboard for sculpting tools. He began commercial sculpting on the eventually contributing to the launch of a side and eventually, Villafane became a pumpkin carving series. Villafane found his niche in storytelling full-time commercial sculptor, working for companies such as Marvel, Warner Bros., using pumpkin carving and sculpting as his medium. DC Comics and McFarlane Toys.

Acclaimed sculptor Ray Villafane brings his vignettes and creepy cast of characters to Downtown Mesa this year. (Courtesy Villafane Studios)

“I just created this sort of enchanted magical world utilizing natural materials,” he said. “I just love creating magic, making stuff from nothing. I love working with natural materials and making enchanted storylines, and while it is based in a sort of Halloween vibe, it certainly transcends that.” Villafane’s work has been displayed around the world. To name a few, he has carved at the White House, Heidi Klum’s annual Halloween party and Ocean Park Hong Kong. He holds two Guinness Book World Records, including largest pumpkin sculpture and has been called the “Michelangelo of pumpkin carving” by Martha Stewart. “It is the most magical Halloween on the planet,” Villafane said. 

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House of Refuge helps the community that helped it

BY RUDY CAVAZOS Tribune Contributor

hroughout its 24 years of operation, the House of Refuge has helped more than 2,500 families across the Valley rebound to self-suf�iciency through transitional housing and supportive services. It began in southeast Mesa in 1996 after the U.S Department of Health and Human Services gave it 88 homes that had been part of the former Williams Air Force Base. Founder Elmer Miller had a vision of helping homeless families with transitional housing and support services to their self-suf�iciency. He also started job training, wellness education, �inancial literacy and other services to teach them life skills. Five months before doors were set to open, Miller passed away. “I knew Elmer and I could see his vision for what he saw, and we have been moving toward ful�illing that vision,” said Executive Diector Nancy Marion, who started with the House of Refuge in 1997 and has been there ever since. Families live at House of Refuge for 12 months and in that time, they get a job, gain education through on-site resources and learn life skills to “transition from homelessness to self-suf�iciency.” “We help them decide how they got into their homeless cycle and what are steps that we can put into place to help you out of that homeless cycle… as they attain goals we set higher goals until they can successfully stand on their own,” Marion explained. Marion said the average resident at House of Refuge is a 34-year old mother with two or three children, working a job that pays $13 an hour. “If you are making $13 an hour, the average wage needed to afford a two-bedroom home is $21.10, so are you going to be able to go from $13 to $21.10, without a gap in the middle. That gap is what I call affordable housing,” Marion explained. New apartments are being constructed

Executive Director Nancy Marion has been with House of Refuge since 1997. (Special to the Tribune)

House of Refuge’s 88 homes in East Mesa provide a launching pad for homeless families to get back on their feet and on the road to self-sufficiency. (Special to the Tribune)

rapidly around the Valley, all with rising rent rates often topping $1,100 per month. The gap between fair market value and what some people make “has to be �illed by affordable housing” such as House of Refuge, Marion said. Families at House of Refuge pay $400 a month, utilities included. All 88 homes have been recently renovated and come with basic furniture. Those who move in usually don’t bring much, so when the 12 months is over, House of Refuge gives the household items to help establish their new home. “It wouldn’t make any sense if we stabilized them here and didn’t leave them with anything when they leave because they would have to restart a home again,” said Marion Holding a job is required while living

at House of Refuge and an Employee & and Education Center helps residents �ind one. “We will help them �ind a job, we want to help them move up the ladder to increase their earning potential,” said Marion. House of Refuge has its own classes but also works with other institutions so residents can continue their education. “We work with places like Brighton College and you can get a certi�ication... an industry-relevant certi�ication to then be able to earn $30,000 to $40,000 a year,” said Marion. House of Refuge began facing challenges in May 2016 when the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development defunded many transitionalhousing agencies. The move cost House of Refuge a

$722,739 grant, representing 75 percent of its budget and threatening to displace 60 families. But with the help of the local community, operations continued. “The community wrapped around us and we were able to move from federal funding to private funding and got back on our feet,” Marion explained, adding that families at House of Refuge could not have succeeded had it not been for the support of the community. “It’s just an amazing community,” Marion said. When the pandemic hit, House of Refuge stepped with a community-wide emergency food box drive-thru program. “This community supported us so strongly, we felt it was important to reach back out to them.” Marion said. In 21 weeks, it distributed 6,660 food boxes to needy people and families. House of Refuge is working with Mesa United Way and Foster 360 on a 7-plex housing project to aid youth who are being released from the foster care system. That program also is aimed at helping them grow self-suf�iciency. House of Refuge will be turning the keys over to Mesa United Way/Foster 360 on Dec. 1. 

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5-ounce Jumbo State Bars layered in valuable 24 Karat Gold minted by the Federated Mint are being shipped to residents in 6 states. These are the only Gold Vault Bricks known to exist and everyone wants them. That’s because they’re still loaded with Jumbo Gold Bars bearing the name of The First Bank of the United States of America and the state they were once destined for. And here’s the best part. If you live in one of the 6 states listed in today’s publication you cover only the minimum gold fee set for state residents of just $49 per ounce. That’s a real steal because residents living outside of the designated 6 states must pay $124 per ounce if any remain.

Residents snap up Gold Bars issued in 6 States Heavy Gold Vault Bricks loaded with valuable Jumbo State Bars layered in 24 Karat Gold are up for grabs as thousands stand to miss the deadline to claim the gold bars; now residents in 6 states can claim the Gold Vault Bricks for themselves and keep all the valuable bars found inside just by covering the minimum gold fee set for state residents within the next 48 hours “It’s like a modern day gold rush,” said Mary Ellen Withrow, emeritus 40th Treasurer of the United States of America. That’s because actual Gold Vault Bricks™ still loaded with four 5-ounce Jumbo State Bars layered in valuable 24 Karat Gold bearing the name of the First Bank of the United States of America™ and the state they were once destined for are up for grabs as thousands of U.S. residents stand to miss the deadline to claim the gold. Now any resident of those states can claim the Gold Vault Bricks for themselves and keep all the valuable gold found inside. That’s four massive bars weighing a full 20 ounces of high demand bullion copper layered in valuable 24 Karat Gold in all. And here’s the best part. If you live in one of the 6 states listed in today’s publication you cover only the minimum gold fee set for state residents of just $49 per ounce which totals $ 980 for the full 20 ounces locked away inside these gold vault bricks. That’s (Continued on next page)

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(Continued from previous page) a real steal because residents living outside of the designated 6 states must pay $124 per ounce which totals $2,480 if any remain. “As special counsel to Federated Mint I earn my pay delivering breaking news. And today’s announcement confirming the release of Gold Vault Bricks to the general public is as big as it gets. Believe me, I know how valuable these Gold Vault Bricks are to resellers, collectors, dealers and anyone else who gets their hands on them,” Withrow said. “So my advice is this, anyone who gets an opportunity to get their hands on one of these Gold Vault Bricks better jump at the chance before they’re all gone,” Withrow said. “These Gold Vault Bricks loaded with massive 5-ounce Jumbo State Bars layered in valuable 24 Karat Gold make the most impressive gifts for Christmas, birthdays, graduations, weddings, and any other occasion, especially for that hard-to-buy-for person,” Withrow said. According to Ms. Withrow, since thousands of U.S. residents stand to miss the deadline to claim the gold, today and tomorrow are intended as a “special 48 hour release” for the benefit of persons living in; AZ, CA, CO, NV, NM and UT. This gives residents of those states a fair chance to claim the Gold Vault Bricks and all the valuable gold loaded inside for themselves. But, Ms. Withrow added, “The Gold Vault Bricks are only available as inventory permits during the special 48 hour release and once they’re gone, they’re gone.” The emeritus Treasurer added, “Remember this, these Gold Vault Bricks contain a full 20 ounces of high demand bullion copper layered in valuable 24 Karat Gold and we have no power to stop dealers, resellers, collectors and the like from buying up all the Gold Vault Bricks they can get their hands on and reselling them for a big profit,” Withrow said. Anyone who fails to obtain them during this special 48 hour release may be forced to buy them later in the secondary market from a dealer, reseller or collector at a hefty premium. ”We already know the phones will be ringing off the hook. That’s why hundreds of agents are standing by to answer the phones beginning at 8:30am this morning. We’re going to do our best, but with just 48 hours to answer all the calls it won’t be easy. So make sure to tell everyone to keep calling if all lines are busy. We’ll do our best to answer them all,” Withrow said. “That’s why Federated Mint set up the State Distribution Hotlines in order to make sure residents in the 6 designated states listed in today’s newspaper publication can get them now,” Withrow said. The only thing readers of today’s newspaper publication need to do is make sure they live in one of the 6 states listed in today’s newspaper and call the State Distribution Hotlines before the special 48 hour release ends midnight tomorrow. ■

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How much are the Gold Vault Bricks worth: The answer is, it’s impossible to say. But, it would be foolish for anyone to try and determine the value of these Gold Vault Bricks based on today’s price of gold. Here’s why. Gold, silver and all precious metal values always fluctuate and there are never any guarantees. But what we do know is that these are the only Gold Vault Bricks still loaded with four 5-ounce Jumbo State Bars known to exist. In fact, the value of the pure 24 Karat Gold layered content is just a bonus for anyone lucky enough to get one of these Gold Vault Bricks because there’s no telling how much the actual collector value could be worth. That makes the minimum gold fee set for state residents of just $ 49 per ounce which totals $ 980 for the full 20 ounces locked away inside these Gold Vault Bricks a real steal since residents living outside of the designated 6 states must pay $124 per ounce, which totals $ 2,480, if any remain. Why the vault fee is so low: Since thousands of U.S. residents stand to miss the deadline to claim the gold, Federated Mint has re-allocated Gold Vault Bricks to be sent out in the next 48 hours. That means the gold is up for grabs and now residents in 6 states can claim the Gold Vault Bricks for themselves and keep all the valuable bars found inside. These are the only Gold Vault Bricks known to exist and everyone wants them. That’s because they’re still loaded with four 5-ounce Jumbo State Bars layered in valuable 24 Karat Gold bearing the name of The First Bank of the United States of America and the state they were once destined for. That’s four massive bars weighing a full 20 ounces of 24 Karat Gold and valuable bullion copper in all. And here’s the best part. If you live in one of the 6 states listed in today’s publication you cover only the minimum gold fee set for state residents of just $ 49 per ounce. That’s a real steal because residents living outside of the designated 6 states must pay $124 per ounce if any remain.

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fter weeks of rumors and speculation, eegee’s has �inally con�irmed �ive new locations opening throughout the Valley next year, including one in Mesa. Beginning in the second quarter of 2021, the Tucson-based fast-food favorite with a cult following will open a restaurant on South Crismon Road near U.S. 60 in Mesa. Eegee’s CEO Ron Petty said his company has had plans to expand north for �ive years. “By the end of next year, I’ve pretty much tapped out in terms of growth in Tucson. I’ll have 33 stores by the end of the next year in Tucson. Passed that, it’s going to be more and more dif�icult to grow anymore

in Tucson,” Petty said. Petty has plans for a Phoenix takeover, but said, “We’ve got a lot of work to do.” “You have one million people in Tucson; we’ll have 33 to 35 stores here. And you’ve got �ive and a half million in Maricopa County. So, there’s a lot of growth to be done in the Phoenix metroplex area.” Up until now, eegee’s pres- Popular Tucson-based fast food favorite eegee’s is opening five locations in the Valley, including one on South Crismon Road ence in Phoenix has been lim- near U.S. 60 in Mesa. (Courtesy of eegee’s) ited to selling the famous fruit drinks at other brick and mortar stores, it �irst with Blimpie and their stores, and 1, best-selling item, it also is known for then several other individual wholesale its grinders and ranch fries, which are including Blimpie restaurants. “They’re not part of eegee’s,” Petty accounts have gotten it. It’s a minor, very discussed at length online, including and explained. “They’re simply a wholesale minor piece of business.” especially on Reddit. And while eegee’s frozen fruit drink is customer that we sell product to and they sell it within their facilities. We did the award-winning fast-food chain’s No. �� EEGEE'S �� 20

Mesa cookie shop back to ‘surprising’ customers BY MAIRANY GARCIA Tribune Contributor

H Smitholator's Cookie Shop in downtown Mesa holds workshops where participants can make festive cookies for different holidays. (Facebook)

eather Smith’s downtown Mesa bakery surprises some customers. Her Smitholator Cookie Shop sells no baked goods except cookies. “People are really surprised by that when they come in like, ‘Oh, just cookies?’” Smith said. “Our business is based on everything cookies,” Smitholator boasts of its handdecorated cookies for gifts and special occasions, do-it-yourself cookie kits and cookie-decorating workshops and classes.

After a long hiatus as a result of the pandemic-driven business shutdown, Smith is back surprising customers. Like many businesses in Mesa, she was forced to announce last March that she was closing her doors temporarily for “the safety of our customers, cooperating with the community we serve and contributing to the wellbeing of our families.” “It was the �irst time in the history of the business where I had negative cash �low,” Smith recalled. Smith had to cancel large orders and refund money to customers who had reserved a spot

in her cookie decorating workshops and classes – money that accounted for about 16 percent of her business. “It got to the point where I was telling customers it’s �irst come �irst serve on refund requests,” she said. Customers are now returning for cookies and workshops after Simotholator reopened, thanks to some help from the City of Mesa. Although Smitholator was not eligible for grants the city provided many businesses with its federal pandemic relief money, Smith has taken advantage of the techni-

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“We use a crinkle cut fry… it’s probably the best fry on the market,” Petty said. “And then we manufacture our own ranch dressing, which is a proprietary recipe. Anybody that’s had it say they’ve never had a better ranch dressing. We don’t hardly use any ketchup for the restaurants. Everybody dips their fries in ranch dressing.” But nothing beats eegee’s frozen drinks, available in fruity �lavors such as cherry cider, lemon, Piña Colada, lucky lime, orange dream, watermelon – their most popular �lavor – and many more. “We’re constantly doing R&D [research and development] for new �lavors,” Petty said. After eegee’s 1971 launch, Tucson Weekly reported that the fast-food chain served 2,500 gallons of eegee’s drinks yearly. That number has exponentially increased. “We do over one million gallons a year,” Petty said. Petty’s favorite menu items? The strawVisit eegees.com/phx for updates on next year’s Valley openings.

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cal assistance the city provides through its partnership with the Tempe marketing company Hownd. Hownd’s marketing service pushes promotions aimed at driving foot traf�ic to pandemic-beleaguered businesses like Smitholator. Smith said it helps her manage the data collection that comes to her from Hownd’s website and e-commerce from her online site. She also said Mesa’s own promotions of downtown helped – particularly the city’s al fresco program that encourages restaurants to expand their outdoor patios by helping them with permits and reimbursement for furniture and equipment. “But beyond that,” she added, “I think

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berry eegee’s and the hot pastrami on rye. “It’s just a really, really good sandwich,” he said. The eegee’s menu continues to evolve, too. Its Casa Grande store is currently testing new products and improving upon their staple products, including their fresh-baked bread. “We just made a decision to continue

with improving particularly the bread. So, we made some changes that’s going to substantially enhance the bread. We’re constantly looking at proteins,” Petty said. “And coming out of that test will give us direction on where we go with the Phoenix menu,” he continued. Over the past 15 years, eegee’s has donated more than $3 million to local charities. “We’re very much known in Tucson for

there is a lot of cooperative advertising collaborate,” Smith said. “If someone goes to the taco shop across that happens organically on social methe way, somebody dia and with other at the taco shop businesses lifting says ‘Hey you got to each other up.” Inspired by our moms, As an example, check out SmithilaSmith said she grand moms and aunties tor cookie shop,’ receives some reand I’ll say ‘Hey you who made celebrating quests for vegan, got to check out special occasions and gluten free and Moondust Farms.’ organic pastries. Then they’re excitindividuals a priority no Because she only ed if they hear that matter the circumstances we know these peomakes a handful of cookie styles, she ple personally and or means. refers those custhey get that warm, tomers to The Nile small-town feel.” Coffee Shop, a twoSmitholator prides itself on cookies made from scratch. minute walk from her store. She and her husband Travis say they “There is a lot of passion and willingness for people to be creative and create and started the business “inspired by our

giving back to our community, and we’ve done a great job in building a relationship with the community, and we’ll continue to emphasize that in Tucson,” Petty said. “We’ll have a separate emphasis on community involvement up in the Phoenix area.” “It’ll take a while up there to get to that level, but once we have 20, 30 stores, it’ll be a signi�icant number,” he continued. “We look forward to becoming a part of the Phoenix metroplex, through job creation at our �ive new restaurants, charitable giving, and of course, our trademark frozen eegees,” Petty said. 

moms, grand moms and aunties who made celebrating special occasions and individuals a priority no matter the circumstances or means.” Their business’ name comes from their “sincere interest in all things vintage and a special fondness for mid-century kitchen gadgetry.” In their case, it was a 1950s gadget called the “Toast-O-Lator,” which they describe as “the coolest toaster on the planet.” Information: smitholator.com and 480-969-5816.  Smitholator is located on 124 W. Main St. and is open noon-5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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Remember the days when we were Americans �irst? BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Tribune Columnist

ight about now you’re wishing for the end of Election 2020. You want to see that perma-sneer wiped off the face of President Donald Trump. Or you’re praying to be saved from the radical Left and Old Joe Biden, who’s been kicking around Washington since Gerald Ford was President. I’ve got news for you, people. Be careful what you wish for. Because – here’s a sure thing – whatever comes next after Nov. 3 likely won’t be rainbows and unicorns, sweetness and light. It will surely be more ugliness personi�ied, more of the same bile and dark-

ness that today de�ines our politics and so much else about this nation. Did you ever think you’d live in a time where 225,000 people could die in a pandemic and still millions of us would question whether “the virus is real” or �ight like hell to avoid wearing a mask to the grocery store? Did you ever think that two adults vying for leadership of the Free World would require their microphones to be turned off when it isn’t their turn to speak because otherwise an actual conversation would be impossible? Did you ever think you’d live to see law enforcement viewed by so many as the enemy, to be disbanded and defunded or where news outlets would so compromise their credibility, they, too, are being defunded one subscriber and sponsor at a time?

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If all of the above can happen – and it has – why should the aftermath of this cesspool of an election be anything but more of the same – more partisanship, more division, more lowering the bar and raising the volume? In this same space in 2016, on the Sunday after Election Day, I wrote: “This nation, this state, this Valley, is not divided by race alone. We are divided by gender, education, income, religion and, more than anything else, by molten anger, a lava-hot rage that, in the end, consumed the 2016 election whole.” Today, that rage is even hotter and there’s more of it. This has me thinking back to Election 2008, to a beautiful speech made by the last politician I dared love, the late Sen. John McCain. He had only just learned that he would

never live his dream of being President, that he had lost to Barack Obama. McCain took the stage at the Arizona Biltmore and spoke of his disappointment, his opponent, his country. “Senator Obama and I have had and argued our differences, and he has prevailed. No doubt many of those differences remain. These are dif�icult times for our country, and I pledge to him tonight to do all in my power to help him lead us through the many challenges we face. “I urge all Americans who supported me to join me in not just congratulating him, but offering our next president our goodwill and earnest effort to �ind ways to come together, to �ind the necessary compromises, to bridge our differences and help restore our prosperity,

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defend our security in a dangerous world, and leave our children and grandchildren a stronger, better country than we inherited. “Whatever our differences, we are fellow Americans. And please believe me when I say no association has ever meant more to me than that.” Can you imagine either side saying the

above and meaning it in 2020? Can you imagine either victorious camp accepting the extended hand with grace and sincerity? Me neither. But maybe that’s because some of us still miss the days when we were Americans �irst and everything else came second. Those days will be a little farther in the rearview mirror after this election, mark my words. 

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Red Mtn. maintaining safety on �ield and in the stands BY TYLER ROHLFS Tribune Contributing Writer

ed Mountain football, like some others, was able to return this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic. But as has been the case virtually everywhere, the stands look a lot different. Players, band members and cheerleaders are limited to four tickets each for every home game, according to Red Mountain Athletic Director Jason Grantham. The number of fans in attendance is subject to change throughout the year but for now, Mesa Public Schools set it at less than 25 percent due to COVID-19. “It’s pretty consistent throughout the district,” said Grantham. “We ask that people in the stands are spacing out, social distancing and wearing masks.” The bleachers have tape throughout them to ensure social distancing to the fullest. Grantham said indoor crowds are “fantastic,” referring to Red Mountain’s volleyball and badminton teams. The indoor sporting events are easier to manage social distancing because the bleachers are easily sectioned off with tape.

Grantham said for the most part it is good outside at the football games, but there are times where people “don’t believe in it”, referring to wearing masks and distancing, but “are respectful about it.” Mountain’s football and other athletics programs have so far been able to adhere to all “ S p e c t a t o r s Red guidelines as it relates to fans in the stands for competition. (Tribune File Photo) should be sitting every other row,” said Grantham. allowed to have, it is still loud and feels Head football coach Mike Peterson stat- like Friday nights.” ed it can get “too political” at times when Grantham mentioned Red Mountain is trying to enforce guidelines at the games. trying to work its way up to the 25 percent Peterson also said that it is a hot topic capacity level, which would allow for the that people don’t like to talk about. student body to attend games. “We want two things from athletics this Typically, the sidelines are �illed with year,” said Grantham. “Athletes to be able players, coaches, athletic trainers, administo play and parents to be able to watch.” tration, cheerleaders and alumni. Grantham While most parents are given the oppor- said alumni are asked to occupy a section of tunity to attend games, there is still a large the bleachers to limit sideline crowds. chunk of the crowd missing. Red Mountain recently had one foot“The only difference I see is that the stu- ball player test positive for COVID-19. dent sections aren’t there anymore,” said Grantham said the athlete’s parents were safety Georgie Ramirez. “For what we are in contact with the school and were trans-

parent about the situation. Protocols were followed, including contact tracing and monitoring others for symptoms. According to Mesa Public Schools, the student was last on campus on Oct. 9, the week of fall break. The school was made aware of the positive test on Oct. 12. District of�icials said no other athletes were considered close contacts and did not have to quarantine. “We are following Maricopa County guidelines,” said Grantham. “We are communicating out via Zoom and Webex.” While many fans �ind themselves at home on Friday nights, there are still ways to watch the games remotely. Red Mountain games can be livestreamed on NFHS Network for a monthly or yearly subscription. The school also has a student production program, RMTV, that is run via YouTube and broadcasts the games for free each week. Additionally, Mesa’s G.O.A.T. Sports Grill in Red Mountain Promenade also streams the games on Friday nights. Offering more options for Mountain Lion fans to get their Friday night �ix of football with limited crowds. 

confront that feeling of, ‘we are not good enough.’ “My favorite part about these kids is that instead of trying to make every excuse, I had a group that acknowledged that we are not good enough and we needed to go put in work,” Fleming added. The Toros spare no minute when it comes to improving their game. Whether it’s practicing technique or studying �ilm as a unit, the team invests at least four hours a day to �ind ways to improve. “At this point it seems pretty normal,” Reed said. “If we had a two-hour practice,

I would be pretty disappointed.” Reed believes her squad works harder than anybody else in the state. The team understands they are not the biggest or most physical, so they practice to their strengths as much as possible. “A lot of teams are more physical than us, so they do not need to work nearly as hard,” Reed said. “We have a lot of great coaches that hold us accountable to that standard as well.” Having players buy in to this commitment was natural since many have a long history together. A dedication to excellence transitions to chemistry and trust on the court. “Since we have been together for quite a while now,” senior Brekyn Goodman said. “I would say it makes us stronger as a team that we can communicate effectively and believe in one another even when somebody makes a mistake on the �loor.” Mountain View faced Dobson on Thursday, Oct. 22 and will return to the �loor Tuesday against Mesa before wrapping up the season on Nov. 3 against Basha. 

Mountain View volleyball in pursuit of excellence BY KEENAN O’ROURKE Tribune Contributing Writer

nity, dedication and togetherness are three words commonly used by the Mountain View volleyball team to describe themselves as they pursue the ultimate goal of winning a state championship this season. “We are going to a state championship and nothing is going to stop us,” senior Ashley Reed said. Now more than midway through the pandemic-shortened volleyball season, the Toros �ind themselves at 10-2 on the year and ranked No. 7 in the 6A Conference. They are currently the top-ranked program in all of Mesa, thanks to a commitment from every player to leave it all out on the �loor. The success, however, has not come easy. Mountain View head coach Clark Fleming took over the program in 2018 with a goal of helping the team reach its highest potential. But he understood there needed

ABOVE: The Mountain View volleyball team is a cohesive unit that is determined to win a state title in 2020. (Courtesy Donna Mundy Photography)

RIGHT: Mountain View coach Clark Fleming aimed to improve the Toro volleyball team when he was hired to take over the program in 2018. Now three years in, Mountain View is one of the best teams in the state. (Courtesy Donna Mundy Photography)

to be a change in philosophy if he wanted to see those results on the �loor. “My �irst year as head coach we were really bad,” Fleming said. “We only won three to four matches. We really wanted to

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n Organic Pumpkin Farm Stand, hot air balloons aglow in the gloaming, a BBQ cook-off, a variety of local food trucks and retail vendors, a beer garden. What’s not to like? Those are but a few attractions scheduled at the free Fall Fest held today, Oct. 25, through Nov. 7 on the grounds of Phoenix Premium Outlets at Wild Horse Pass and organized by the Arizona Events Group and their indefatigably optimistic president and CEO Tim Matykiewicz, an Ahwatukee resident and McClintock High Class of ‘81 alum. The germ of the idea for the Fall Fest in the East Valley came shortly after the completion of the very successful 2020 Arizona Balloon Classic this past January in Goodyear. After months of research and arrangements, the agreement to have the Fall Fest was signed with Simon Properties/ Phoenix Premium Outlets on the Gila River Indian Community on March 1, 2020. And then COVID and the mid-March statewide shutdown struck. “Live events are one of the �irst things shut down and the last to reopen,” said Matykiewicz. “We signed the deal the �irst of March, just two months after our ninth annual Arizona Balloon Classic. “We were on the road producing hot air balloon glows in Beaumont, Texas, and Riverside, California. And then, March 10, COVID craziness started.” Originally, the Fall Fest event was envisioned as a one-weekend BBQ and Balloons, or what he called a BnB event, but Arizona Events Group was asked to expand it. As happens sometimes when organizing events, unforeseen obstacles loom – as it did just two weeks ago when the Gila River Indian Community Task Force asked for a meeting to review all plans for the already-in-place event.

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“It’s been crazy,” Matykiewicz said. “You’re getting excited, you’re discouraged, you’re excited, you’re discouraged but we have a positive outlook and keep moving forward. “The Gila River Indian Community and Simon Properties have been very professional, understanding and really willing to work out details for a fun, successful and safe event.” And that is what Matykiewicz and his staff are doing while striving to meet health protocols to assure locals that the Fall Fest is seriously taking their COVID concerns to heart. “In regard to social distancing, we’re distancing all our vendors – food and retail so as to not have too many individuals in one place and since it’s an open-air location, we have plenty of space,” he said. “As for personal distancing space, we’re not enforcing anything, but are relying on each individual’s responsibility to their most comfortable position and there’s lots of signage stating this health protocol.” He said where normally the AEG organizers that host the Arizona Balloon Classic and other large metro Phoenix events would expect large crowds at

their events. Yet, with people hesitantly emerging from the months-long quarantine, he’s uncertain what to expect. “I’m not sure we’ll get the masses as some people are still being cautious, and we understand. But we’re committed to making our event the very cleanest and healthiest environment in Arizona,” he said. “When you come to the Fall Fest at the Outlets, you’ll be required to wear a mask – which is enforceable – distance when you can and we’ll be swimming in hand sanitizer.” He said what he and his company want most is to offer the East Valley community a little hope amid the pandemic gloom, provide activities for them to have a good time and to help raise money for the Phoenix-based Hope for the Homeless nonpro�it. “This year with the effects of COVID-19, unemployment and small business hardships, we want to give back to those in our own community with this free Fall Fest; plain and simple,” he said. The organizers are donating 25 percent of all gross liquor sales and 25 percent of all Relief Raf�le ticket sales directly to Hope for the Homeless. Additionally, Fall Fest attendees are urged to bring at least one canned food item to be donated for a Thanksgiving food drive. The festivities today run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Food trucks, a variety of retail vendors, a beer garden and an organic (and sanitized) Pumpkin Farm Stand with pumpkins suitable for cooking or carving direct from Crooked Sky Farms of Phoenix, a certi�ied organic and non-GMO produce grower are components of weekend. Under recommendations from the Gila River Indian Council, the proposed �ireworks were eliminated. Halloween Weekend at the Fall Fest begins Oct. 28th and runs through Oct. 31 with the Pumpkin Farm Stand, food trucks and beer garden and retail vendors returning.

And, as Matykiewicz said, it wouldn’t be Halloween weekend without a costume contest, a pumpkin decorating competition and other family-oriented activities. A �itting 2020 Fall Fest addition is the newly-added COVID mask competition. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6 and 7, is BBQ n Balloons Weekend with a People’s Choice BBQ competition, hot air balloon glows and tethered hot air balloon rides. All Fall Fest weekends include the beer garden, food trucks and a variety of retail, food and drink vendors. Undertaking such a large-scale event isn’t for the faint at heart, but Matykiewicz has a great deal of faith and years of experience from which to draw. A life-long east valley resident who parlayed his McClintock High school football prowess to a scholarship at Colorado Christian University where he also played basketball, his post-grad credentials include a 10-year stint as corporate marketing manager at the Arizona Lottery, Director of marketing and special events for Phoenix Home & Garden Magazine for eight years, executive director for the Thunderbird University Balloon Classic, where his love for hot air balloons spurred him on to start Arizona Events Group with Nanette Duncan in 2008. Matykiewicz said he’s accustomed to hard work, and yet, there’s the desire and pleasure of seeing people having a good time that also drives him – especially in 2020. “Nothing’s easy right now for a lot of people and businesses but it looks and feels like people want us to be in business. I can sense that cabin fever is peaking and people are coming out more. They’re putting their foot in the water and testing it out, and they’re taking precautions as they start to go out.” Phoenix Premium Outlets at Wild Horse Pass is located at 4976 Premium Outlets Way, Chandler. For more information: theazfallfest. com 

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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 CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AND INSPECTION SERVICES

ON-CALL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR SOILS MATERIALS TESTING 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: Construction Administration and Inspection Services. All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services are invited to submit their Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

The 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: Soils and Construction Materials Sampling and Testing. 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).

From this solicitation, the Engineering Department will establish a list of on-call consultants for Construction Administration and Inspection Services. This category is further defined below:

From this solicitation, the Engineering Department will establish a list of on-call consultants for Soils Materials Testing Services. This category is further defined below:

Typical Construction Administration and Inspection projects for which consultants will be requested to provide services included but not limited to: arterial or residential roadway projects (including street lights and traffic signals), roadway maintenance and milling operations, waterline and sewer line projects, water and wastewater facility improvement projects, new building construction, tenant improvement projects, utility projects (including, but not limited to fiber, conduit, gas and electric), Non-City Utility permits (NCU’s) and other permits. Consultants shall provide staff member(s) with all tools/equipment required to conduct day-to-day business including vehicle, laptop, cell phone, PPE, and any other tools required to complete the work.

Scope may include miscellaneous soils and materials testing services such as sampling, laboratory and field tests and analyses, preparation of reports, etc. The technical services requested include providing material technicians who will perform quality assurance (QA) and independent assurance (IA) and testing of construction materials in the laboratory and/or field. Inspection services are expressly not included.

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 any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, assure that contract decisions are made in public and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified below. RFQ Lists. 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, November 12, 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-selfservice). 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 .

ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk Published: Glendale Star, Oct. 25, Nov 1, 2020 / 33946

BETH HUNING City Engineer

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 any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, assure that contract decisions are made in public and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified below. RFQ Lists. 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, November 5, 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

ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, Oct. 18, 25, 2020 / 33821

BETH HUNING City Engineer

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Public Notices CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking a qualified firm or team to act as the Job Order Contractor for the following: JOB ORDER CONTRACT FIRE SAFETY SERVICES PROJECT NO. JOC-FS20 The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Contractor to provide Job Order Fire Safety Services. All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services are invited to submit their Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The following is a summary of the project. Fire Safety Services to provide fire safety services for minor and/or major improvement projects, large maintenance projects, repairs, re-construction, and alteration services to City facilities. A Pre-Submittal Conference will be NOT be held for this project.

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CITY OF MESA MESA, ARIZONA

CITY OF MESA PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING

The Mesa City Council will hold a public hearing concerning the following ordinances at the November 2, 2020 City Council meeting beginning at 5:45 p.m. in the Mesa City Council Chambers, 57 East First Street.

DOBSON LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS Project No. CP0903 Please join us for a virtual event discussing the upcoming Dobson Ranch Library Branch Improvements project. This project will update the entrance of the Dobson Ranch library branch, located at 2425 S. Dobson Rd., with a fresh, modern look and improved accessibility for the public. The renovated façade and entry will offer greater visibility and convenience for library users. The library expansion includes the addition of a THINKspot makerspace for the community to foster innovation and networking. Date: Thursday, October 29, 2020 Time: 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this project (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, assure that contract decisions are made in public and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified below. RFQ Lists. The RFQ is available on the City’s website at https://www.mesaaz.gov/business/engineering/construction-manager-at-risk-and-job-order-contracting-opportunities The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter, plus a maximum of 10 pages to address the SOQ evaluation criteria (excluding PPVF’s and resumes but including an organization chart with key personnel and their affiliation). Resumes for each team member shall be limited to a maximum length of two pages and should be attached as an appendix to the SOQ. Minimum font size shall be 10pt. Please provide one (1) electronic copy of the Statement of Qualifications in an unencrypted PDF format to Engineering-RFQ@mesaaz.gov by November 5, 2020, by 2 pm. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications. The City is an equal opportunity employer. Firms who wish to do business with the City of Mesa must be registered 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 Stephanie Gishey of the Engineering Department at stephanie.gishey@mesaaz.gov. BETH HUNING City Engineer ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk

Location: Virtual Public Meeting: online at mesaaz.gov/engineering If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact Curt Albright, Michele Arrollado, Lucy Lopez, or Juanita Gonzales with the City of Mesa Engineering Public Relations Department at (480) 6443800.

1. ZON19-00709 (District 6) Within the 8500 to 8700 blocks of East Pecos Road (south side). Located west of Ellsworth Road on the south side of Pecos Road (11.7± acres). Rezone from AG to LI-PAD and OC-PAD; and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for an industrial development. Katie Rounds, The Kaidence Group, applicant; Pecos 10 LLC, owner.

Si usted tiene preguntas de este proyecto, favor de llamar a Lucy Lopez, con la Ciudad de Mesa al (480) 644-3800.

DATED at Mesa, Arizona, this 25th day of October 2020. DEE ANN MICKELSEN, City Clerk

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