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t’s not just a tough job interview process, it’s a ferocious one. Rather than convincing a manager or two you’re the top candidate, for this job you have to convince thousands. But, once you’re selected, the job is tough to beat: Mesa City Council members are paid more than $40,000 per year for what they admit is a part-time job.

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The only requirements are to show up at meetings held twice per month. No clock punching required. On top of that, they can give themselves a raise: Though they already make far more than most of their counterparts in other cities, Mesa City Council will vote Monday night on another salary increase. Months after giving 3 percent raises to all city workers, from garbage collectors to the city manager, the $1,200 they are considering for themselves would boost their part-time

job salaries to $41,782. That’s nearly double the salaries that slightly larger Tucson pays its council members. Though Mesa salaries are 34 percent lower than the $61,599 that Phoenix City Council members make, Phoenix is more than three times the size of Mesa. If Mesa Council members were paid comparatively, they would earn about $21,000 per year. This, apparently, was not considered by the

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f you live in southeast Mesa, parts of northwest and even central Mesa, get ready for the easiest move of your life. You won’t have to lift a finger. A commission has done all the “heavy lifting,” which involved processing data from the U.S. Census, figuring out how to redistribute people in Mesa’s six voting districts, presenting drafts of a new map at public meetings and finally selling a finished product to City Council. On Monday, City Council will consider “Approving the recommendations of the city of Mesa Redistricting Commission concern

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State and local dignitaries showed up last week for a press conference at a Gateway Airport hangar to welcome Gulfstream, one of the world's leading private and business jet manufacturers, as the company unveiled plans to open a repair facility in Mesa. For the story, see page 4. (David Minton/Tribune Staff Photographer)

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Buckhorn Baths inching toward return BY TOM SCANLON Tribune Managing Editor

he Buckhorn Baths, a quirky part of Mesa’s Wild West history, continue a long path toward resurrection – or, perhaps, reincarnation. The legendary resort is in the early stages of refashioning the old motel as an apartment complex. The plan also calls for the return of the spa. New owner Ajay Verma, who formerly lived in Mesa, purchased the historic property near Main Street and Recker Road for $3.8 million. Tim Boyle, a Mesa architect and Planning and Zoning Board member, represents Verma. “We’ve submitted the pre-application (plan) to the city and have our first formal meeting with them tomorrow,” Boyle said Monday. The pre-application plan describes “190 multifamily apartment units on 11.5 acres to the north and west of Mesa’s Historic Buckhorn Baths.” Later phases “include further renovation of the historic site and the creation of a new spa/hotel amenity in the spirit of the original historic use.” Ted and Alice Sliger bought the land for Buckhorn in 1936, then spent a decade developing the resort, uniquely featuring a wildlife museum and mineral bath.

Tim Boyle, a Mesa architect and Planning and Zoning Board member, represents new Buckhorn Baths owner Ajay Verma, who purchased the historic property near Main Street and Recker Road for $3.8 million. (Tribune file photo) Ted Sliger, who was also a taxidermist, manager, Leo Durocher, loved the place. stumbled onto the 112-degree mineral A silver tray presented by the 1952 team water while looking for a drinking water still rests in the museum.” The bathhouse in its heyday hosted 75 source. The Buckhorn Mineral Baths and Wild- people a day. “The Buckhorn Mineral Baths opened life Museum also has a treasured spot in in 1939, drawing those with arthritis and Cactus League history. According to Roadside America, “The kindred ailments to their hot springs, faNew York (later San Francisco) Giants mous for odorless water infused with roomed at the Buckhorn Mineral Baths, potassium, silica, magnesium and iron,” a classic roadside stop in Mesa. Their according to Roadside America. “An old style motel with individual kitchenettes and covered carports followed.” The baths closed in 1999, while the motel closed in 2007. Boyle previously told the Tribune the new owner is “excited about bringing the museum back and the potential for the spa,’’ Boyle said. “They have a commitment to Mesa and they have a commitment to quality.’’ He added the main building “has good bones.” And the mineral water is apparently still flowing. ■

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The legendary Buckhorn Baths resort is in the early stages of refashioning the old motel as an apartment complex. The plan also calls for the return of the spa. (Tribune file photo)

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High-end jet maker to build $70M facility in Mesa

BY JULIO ELIAS Tribune Contributor

he world’s leading manufacturer of business jets is coming to Mesa. At a press conference attended by state and local leaders, Gulfstream announced Nov. 9 that it will build a 225,000-square-foot, $70 million “sustainable aircraft service center” at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport with an eye to opening the new facility by 2023. That will be the year after Gulfstream expects to have its flagship $75 million G700 private jet in service, according to Forbes Magazine. “With Gulfstream here in Mesa, the sky’s the limit,” Mayor John Giles said. Business is booming for the business and private jet maker, which has had expansions at centers around the country. “Our ongoing investment in technology, in innovation and continuing to grow our service business has culminated into a vision we have been working on for decades,” said Mark Burns, president of Gulfstream. “We will open a new state-of-the-art facility that will allow us to grow our maintenance, repair and overhaul here in Mesa and we’re extremely excited about it.” Similar to a high-end car mechanic shop, the Gulfstream facility will cater to

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Independent Commission on Compensation for Elected Officials – whose members are appointed by the Mesa City Council and which recommended the raises. Nor did the commission follow the advice of Catherine Schaefer-Day, a resident who posted her opinion on the city’s Facebook page: “No raises. If you want raises, go find another position.” But the commission recommends increasing the mayor’s salary from $73,545 to $74,745 and council salaries from $40,582 to $41,782. In Gilbert, the mayor’s salary is $43,631 and council members make $21,012 per year. In Chandler, the mayor’s salary is $55,916 and council members are paid $32,743 annually. Scottsdale pays its mayor $51,000 and

Press representatives and others gathered in a cavernous hangar owned by Wetta Ventures to hear Gulfstream President Mark Burns lay out the company's timetable for setting up shop here. (David Minton/Tribune Staff Photographer) Gulfstream private jet owners who need repairs. The new facility will include hangar space, back shops and employee and customer offices. Shooting for LEED Silver certification, Gulfstream is designing the facility with sustainable operations in mind such as a fuel farm with a dedicated sustainable aviation fuel supply, low-flow plumbing fixtures, LED lighting; building

management systems and an energy-efficient HVAC system. In addition to Giles, Burns was flanked by Gov. Doug Ducey, Rep. Greg Stanton and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema joined in on the announcement made on Tuesday at the Gateway Airport. “In Arizona, we have worked hard to make our state the number one destination for business and innovation. Gulf-

streams’ announcement of a new customer support service center at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is further evidence of those efforts,” Ducey said. Stanton said he was excited about Gulfstream landing “hundreds of great paying jobs here in our community.” Gulfstream will be adjacent to ASU’s Polytechnic Campus and Chandler-Gilbert Community College’s Williams Campus. Both schools offer professional flight and aviation education among other aviation courses. “Mesa is a robust aerospace industry cluster,” said Giles. “As part of the greater region, Mesa has emerged as one of the strongest aerospace and defense hubs in our nation. Our rich history in aviation continues to be a point of pride in our community.” Gulfstream currently employs just over 13,000 people and although the new facility is scheduled to open in 2023, job postings for are now available. “Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is an economic driver,” Giles said. According to the aviation company, which is a subsidiary of General Dynamics, “Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. invented the first purpose-built business aircraft, the Gulfstream I, which first flew in 1958. Today, more than 2,900 aircraft are in service around the world.” ■

performance. Kevin Thompson of District 6 declined to answer. The other council members are Mark Freeman (District 1), Julie Spilsbury (District 2), Francisco Heredia (District 3), Jenn Duff (District 4) and David Luna (District 5). Following the city’s Monday night, Mesa City Council members will vote on a raise for themselves, though they already make far more procedure of press than most representatives of every Arizona city except Phoenix. All of the council members except Kevin Thompson communication with answered questions from the Tribune about their salaries. (City of Mesa) council representacity council members $31,020. tives, the questions were sent via Chrisbenefits. Mesa also provides a “vehicle allowThe salary increases were introduced topher. ance” of $550 per month to the mayor and last week and will be voted on at Monday’s He returned the answers from each of $350 per month to council members. meeting, according to Kevin Christopher, a the council members (except Thompson); Mesa’s mayor and six council members city spokesman. however, several answers were identical. also get $100 per month for “communiThe Tribune asked each council member cation allowance” and are eligible for city a series of questions about their pay and see COUNCIL SALARY page 6

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For example, the Tribune asked each council member what their regular office hours are. Each replied identically: “As listed on the City website, District 1 office hours are Monday – Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. I encourage constituents to call or email me should they have any questions, comments or concerns anytime.” None said they are available for “drop in” visits from residents. Asked by the Tribune when they are available for constituents for unscheduled visits, each answered, “We encourage constituents to contact our office to schedule meetings.” And each said they have an assistant “available to arrange in-person, phone or virtual meetings.” So ... how many hours do they actually work? Again, each provided a copy-and-paste answer: “As council members, we are elected to serve the residents of our district. Although this is a part-time elected position, the demands of the position are often equivalent to a full-time job.” Duff varied slightly, adding, “Although this is a part-time elected position, I work over 40 hrs/wk as a council member.”

Population and salary figures provided by city staff to the Mesa Independent Commission on Compensation for Elected Officials in June 2021. (City of Mesa data) The Tribune also asked, “What do you feel you have done in the last year to make you worthy of the salary paid you?” Again, a generic, group answer: “It is important to remind the public that an independent commission determines our salaries. The salary is not usually a consideration when deciding to run for City Council. We run for office because we care about our community and want to make a difference. When we take our oath of office, we commit to serve all the residents in the district. Once you are a council member, you are always on the clock.” Do they have other jobs? “I am a farmer,” Freeman replied.

“I am a small business owner, owning a consulting company where I work with nonprofits, small businesses and other clients with a variety of projects and campaigns,” Heredia said. “I also own a commercial print shop in West Mesa.” Spilsbury said she previously did books for a family business, adding, “My focus and commitment right now is to the city.” Duff said she works at her business “five to 10 hours per week.” Luna said he is a part-time faculty member at ASU. The Tribune asked each council member what some of the major time demands of their jobs are.

Each answered similarly: “Meeting with constituents, responding to constituent issues and communications and attending events in the district.” Freeman added responding to constituent issues and communications and attending events for the city of Mesa and boards and committees I am appointed to.” And Heredia noted he is “active in representing Mesa in other local, regional, and federal committees and opportunities. For example, currently I am the board chair for both Valley Metro RPTA and Valley Metro Rail along with serving on other committees.” Mesa City Council meets at 5:45 p.m. Monday in City Council Chambers; the meeting will also be shown on the city’s Facebook page and Mesa Channel 11 (mesaaz.tv/live). Agenda item 7b: “Repealing and replacing Ordinance 5314 relating to compensation, vehicle, and communication allowance and city benefits for the mayor and City Council, effective January 2023.” According to the city guidelines, citizens may comment in person, “Submit an online comment card at least one hour prior to the meeting by going to mesaaz. gov/bluecard” or by calling 888-7880099 or 877-853-5247 (using meeting ID 5301232921) at the beginning of the meeting. ■

How Commission recommends mayor, council raises BY TOM SCANLON Tribune Managing Editor

esa City Council appointed Claudia Walters, Bryan Raines, Rich Adams and Jo Wilson at various times to the Independent Commission on Compensation for Elected Officials. The committee met at 2 p.m. June 10 in Council Chambers. City staff first presented an overview of the 2018 Commission report, then provided “updated compensation data collected for elected officials of Arizo-

na municipalities.” According to minutes of the public meeting, “It was moved by Vice Chair Raines, seconded by Commission Member Wilson that a recommendation be made to the City Council that the salaries for both Mayor and Councilmembers be increased by $1,200 annually or $100 per month, and that the telephone and vehicle allowance remain at their current rates.” The motion passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned after 25 minutes. In 2018, “After a discussion and

analysis of the data, the Commission agreed that the Mayor’s current base salary is appropriate and does not warrant adjustment at this time.” But after considering “the current 55 percent ratio between the mayor base salary and the council member base salary,” the commission voted to shrink that gap – not by lowering the mayor’s salary but by increasing council salaries by $3,545. This was presented to Mesa City Council, which did not approve the increase. This year, the commission also rec-

ommended no changes to the following: “The mayor and council members are eligible for city benefits consistent with those provided to executive level city employees.” ■

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Sex education changing in Mesa Public Schools BY TOM SCANLON Tribune Managing Editor

ollowing state orders, changes are coming to the way Mesa Public Schools teach children about sex. In April, Gov. Doug Ducey, following direction from the Legislature, issued an executive order titled “Ensuring Parents’ Rights Are Protected.” It requires school districts that provide sex education to “establish procedures to notify parents and give the parents the ability to withdraw from any such instruction.” The order demands two public hearings within 60 days for parents to learn about districts’ policies and provide any comment. The MPS Governing Board held the first of two public hearings on sex education during its regularly-scheduled meeting Nov. 8. The next hearing on the topic will be at the board’s Nov. 22 meeting. Like Arizona House Bill 2035 (passed by both the House and Senate), Ducey’s order did not specify what can be taught regarding sex. In Mesa, sex education goes by the code name “Project MESA”– an acronym that stands for Mesa’s Education in Sexual Awareness. According to a presentation to the MPS Governing Board, “Project MESA is an opt-in sexual awareness program taught to students in seventh- and ninth-grade by one district female teacher and one district male teacher.” The guidelines were developed by “community members appointed by governing board members and district staff.” The community members were Dr. Randy Richardson, Tiffini Montague, Jessica Luna, Dr. Mark Olsen, Jaime Glasser, Kara Pothier, Ann Lumm, Louisa Porter and Rosemary McMasters.

The 15-member (including six MPS staff) committee’s proposed changes include updated videos, updated data on bullying, updated data on sexually transmitted infections and “updated vocabulary that is not taught but can be defined (not discussed).” Currently, MPS has strict guidelines on what can be taught and discussed in its schools: “The terms abortion, birth control (contraceptives), homosexuality and masturbation may be defined but not discussed. Students will be instructed to ask their parents for more information.” The committee’s only change here is to replace the word “homosexuality” with “gay/lesbian.” The board previously approved the following videos for seventh graders: • “Dangers of Sexting” • “Flirting or Hurting” • “The New Me: About Girls” • “The New Me: About Boys” • “Human Reproduction and Childbirth: Part 1” • “Human Reproduction and Childbirth: Part 2” • “Surviving Peer Pressure” • “The 5 Essential Habits of Healthy Teens” The committee recommends adding a half-dozen videos for seventh graders, including “Make Good Choices: Keys to Good Decisions” and “Talk It Out: Sex, Self-Respect, and Social Media.” Videos currently being shown to ninth graders include: • “Dealing with Dating Abuse” • “Human Reproduction and Childbirth: Part 1” • “Human Reproduction and Childbirth: Part 2” • “AIDS Update” • “Avoiding the Teen Pregnancy Trap” • “10 Signs of Relationship

Abuse Part 1” • “10 Signs of Relationship Abuse Part 2” • “Sex and the Consequences Part 1” • “Sex and the Consequences Part 2” • PSA: Sexting Education” • “Sex Smarts for Teens: STIs” • “Sex Smarts for Teens: Abstinence” The committee recommends several new ninth-grade videos, including “Coping with Dating Violence and Abuse” and “Straight Talk about Sexual Harassment.” According to MPS, public comment on sex education ends Jan. 9, with the board scheduled to vote on the changes two days later. For more information, including curriculum and videos, visit mpsaz.org/ssrc/projectmesa. The MPS presentation notes it follows Arizona Board of Education has requirements for sex education, which includes: “All sex education materials and instruction which discuss sexual intercourse shall: Stress that pupils should abstain from sexual intercourse until they are mature adults; emphasize that abstinence from sexual intercourse is the only method for avoiding pregnancy that is 100 percent effective; stress that sexually transmitted diseases have severe consequences and constitute a serious and widespread public health problem; include a discussion of the possible emotional and psychological consequences of preadolescent and adolescent sexual intercourse and the consequences of preadolescent and adolescent pregnancy.” The state Department of Education requirement that public school sex education “Promote honor and respect for monogamous heterosexual marriage” was recently deleted. ■

Following an executive order on the subject, a committee suggests several changes to MPS sex education for seventh and ninth graders, including a few new images. After an introduction at the Nov. 8 meeting, a second public hearing on the changes will take place Nov. 22. (MPS)

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Mesa review board looks at three police shootings BY TOM SCANLON Tribune Managing Editor

he Critical Incident Review Board looked at three recent cases involving Mesa Police officers. In two of the incidents, officers fired their weapons. In those cases, the officers missed their targets and there were no injuries. In the third case, a man died in custody – but without weapons involved. The review board, which is weighted heavily with police supervisors, found officers responded appropriately in all three cases, with a few minor critiques. The board ruled there were no violations in the July 7 death of James Wheaton. Police were looking for him after he was “alleged to have committed aggravated assault during a domestic violence incident in which he fired a gun and fled the scene,” according to the CIRB presentation. The Mesa Police Violent Offender Unit tracked Wheaton, who was arrested “without issue or use of physical force” after a traffic stop. He was transported to the Mesa City Jail, where he used the bathroom, “after which

The Critical Incident Review Board looked at three cases. Two involved police shootings and one a death in custody later found to be drugrelated. Mesa Police Chief Ken Cost established CIRB last year. (Tribune file photo) tal, and the Mesa Police Department acted appropriately based on the known facts,” the board decided.

time he was seen to be shaking and complained of hypoglycemia.” A Mesa Fire Medical Department responded to an emergency call. Wheaton’s condition quickly deteriorated as he lost consciousness with no pulse. While MFMD assessed Wheaton, his condition deteriorated and he was rushed to Banner Desert Medical Center, where he died despite “lifesaving measures”

from paramedics and doctors. According to the CIRB report, the county medical examiner “found the manner of death to be an accident due to methamphetamine toxicity.” Wheaton was 41 and had previous criminal charges for aggravated assault, possession of drug paraphernalia and dangerous drugs. He served five years in prison. “This tragic event appears to be acciden-

heart of the American Southwest. Their mission: to learn to fly at a newly established British Flight Training School in Arizona, and to return, for king and country, to deliver Europe from the hands of the Nazis. Today, the No. 4 BFTS hangar is nestled in the heart of east Mesa’s bountiful citrus groves. The metallic exterior of the hangar, neighbored by large digital murals depicting the former pilots and technicians who worked there, opens up to reveal a spacious interior brimming with impeccably kept vintage aircraft, equipment and movie posters. The history of the airfield is a story in war preparation. The United States, uneasy about growing facism in Europe and Asia, began a

Anne Beeby and John D. Barber are both descendants of British pilots, Ken R. Beeby and Dennis R. Barber, respectively, who trained at Falcon Field during WWII. (Sierra Alvarez/Cronkite News)

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members cannot be removed from their district...This creates some complications. “The home of a sitting council member acts like an anchor and you have to redraw the boundaries around that.” A chuckling Julie Spilsbury, who represents District 2, said she appreciates that. “I don’t want to have to run against Jenn,” she said, referring to Vice Mayor Jenn Duff, who represents neighboring District 4. People in both those central districts will “move” to other districts, though nothing compared to booming District 6, which will have a mass exodus with people being shifted to Districts 2 and 5. Though the idea was to divide Mesa’s 504,000 or so residents into six fairly equal districts, the commission’s presentation showed “deviations.” Villanueva-Saucedo said that was purposeful. “District 6 is slightly under-populated to help account for the planned growth over the decade in this area of the city,” she said. A perfect split of the city’s 504,462 counted people would have 84,077 residents in each of Mesa’s six districts. “The challenge was removing 20,000

incident regarding an intoxicated male who was threatening his wife with a gun.” According to the CIRB report, officers heard a gunshot, then saw a man later identified as Dominic Alvarez “raise and point the gun” at an officer. “Officer (David) Friestad fired one round, but the round did not strike the male.” Alvarez then put down his gun and surrendered without further incident. According to the board opinion, “Officers should have used the engine block instead of the back of the vehicle for cover for more safety. “Secondly, Officer Friestad took the safety off and had his finger on the trigger too soon, prior to his decision to shoot.” In a plea deal, Alvarez admitted to disorderly conduct with a weapon. Alvarez, who had a previous domestic violence conviction, admitted to firing an AR-15 but said it was accidental. Other charges were dropped and a judge sentenced the 32-year-old Eastmark resident to two ing the establishment of council district boundaries in accordance with the 2020 U.S. Decennial Census.” There’s a catch: While City Council controls how much residents pay in taxes and for utilities and how millions of dollars are spent, the council members really have no say in this matter. As the City Charter spells out, whether or not they approve of the new map, the Redistricting Commission has the final say. Each of the six districts votes for a City Council representative. Following the latest census, towns and cities around the country similarly are drawing new maps. Even so, Mesa is unique, as Deanna Villanueva-Saucedo, chair of the commission, told City Council at a recent study session. Calling the process “a numbers game,” she added: “This becomes a little complicated for Mesa because of one of the provisions in the City Charter – our consultants have said we are probably the only jurisdiction in the country that has this: City Council

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Another “officer-involved shooting” happened Sept. 5 at 839 S. Westwood Ave., in the parking lot of an apartment complex near Mesa Community College. A man walking his dog called police after seeing a man slumped over the steering wheel of a parked car. When officers responded and woke up the man, later identified as Diego Varela, “The driver reacted by putting his vehicle in reverse and backed into the patrol vehicle parked behind him. Officers attempted to break the window of the vehicle... but he then drove forward through the complex greenbelt.” Officers Octavio Contreras and Brandy Schnepf ran after the vehicle. Officer Chase Dowell followed the vehicle in his patrol car. After Varela stopped and got out of his vehicle, Dowell got out of his vehicle. But Varela then got back in his vehicle and drove forward, slamming into the police car, “at which time the officer involved

shooting occurred.” Dowell fired six shots. Varela, who was not injured, fled the scene but was later located at 948 S. Alma School. Varela “has a drug history and served three years in the Department of Corrections for leaving the scene of a fatal accident,” according to the CIRB report. “When he was arrested for this incident, he admitted to smoking up to 50 fentanyl pills daily.” A review of the case “agreed the elements that justified the use of force were present, but there were issues to address about the officers’ tactics.” While no violation was found, “The review of the case exposed several concerns that should be addressed internally with training. Overall, it was evident that the three officers involved had one year or less assigned to patrol and lack experience. “The board identified these tactical issues: impaired driver traffic-stop practices, baton use (attempting to break window), vehicle blocking, walking between vehicles, holding on to a fleeing vehicle, and chasing a fleeing vehicle on foot,” ac-

people out of (District) 6 and redistricting that,” Villanueva-Saucedo said. “Given where some of the homes of city council members were, it was a balancing act.” The commission’s proposal has 81,907 residents in District 6. At the far west of the city, District 1 is even smaller, with a proposed 81,667 residents. District 2 would have 82,745 residents, District 3 would be home to 84,024, District 4 would have 85,670. With a proposed 88,461 residents, District 5 would be by far the largest district in the city. “That was our slowest-growing district,” Villanueva-Saucedo said. District 5 in the city’s northwest would also have the lowest Latino population, with 15 percent. Neighboring District 4 has a 53 percent Latino population. And District 5 would have the lowest Black population, at 2.2 percent; District 3 would have the largest Black population, at 6.6 percent. Mayor John Giles was a councilman when the redistricting first was discussed two decades ago. “Back then all of the city council mem-

cording to minutes of the meeting.

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According to the mission statement, “The Critical Incident Review Board (CIRB) is convened to conduct an administrative review of circumstances surrounding Category 1 or Category 2 Critical Incidents. “The CIRB seeks to promote trust and legitimacy within the community by including community representation, fostering transparency in department actions, constantly striving to improve police services, and helping hold the agency and its members accountable by issuing non binding advisory opinions.” The board meets around once a month. On Oct. 27, CIRB met at the Mesa Police Department Red Mountain Substation. There are three members of the community on the board, but teacher Joshua Buckley of Mesa Public Schools was the only non-police member able to make this meeting. An MPD commander, lieutenant, two sergeants and an officer are on the board and took part in the meeting. ■ bers came from the same neighborhood,” Giles said. “The intent was not to create little fiefdoms around the city. We’re not anointing someone to be the czar of the neighborhood.” Giles encouraged residents to continue making suggestions to council members or the commission. “This is not baked, there are multiple processes ahead,” Giles said. “This is not a done deal. We are still soliciting public comments.” Questions or comments on the process can be emailed to redistricting@mesaaz.gov. In addition to Villanueva-Saucedo, the other members of the committee are Elaine Miner, Jo Martin, Greg Marek and Dr. Christine Jiang. They received consulting services from Redistricting Partners, which in its proposal said it has “experience with largescale, complex redistricting projects” and promised a “citizen-driven approach to redistricting.” By city charter, Mesa must complete redistricting by the candidate filing deadline of March 7, 2022. ■

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This is one of the vintage planes maintained by the Wings of Flight Foundation. (Sierra Alvarez/ Cronkite News).

in their death than any other occupation.” An estimated 2,500 Britons trained at Falcon Field before the No. 4 BFTS closed. The 23 RAF pilots who died were buried at Mesa Cemetery, and the British government continues to maintain an immaculate plot of land dedicated to the men in the heart of downtown Mesa. Understanding the experiences of these young pilots is no easy task. The Wings of Flight Foundation has identified 20 who are alive today. Others live on in the tales of their descendents and at historic places such as No. 4 BFTS. But their impact is well-known: British pilots who trained in America helped replace the 544 pilots – one-sixth of the air force at the time, according to the Imperial War Museum – who were lost fighting the Luftwaffe in 1940. The greater meaning behind the pilots’ sacrifices has not been lost on their descendants, and the personal impact family members have felt from their sacrifices

have laid the foundation for much of their own lives. “Freedom isn’t free. These young men risked their lives for king and country back then – just like those of us that join the military today,” Barber said. “I spent 38 years in the military, and I would not have spent so much time and devoted my life to government service if it wasn’t for the fact of my dad and his buddies and their sacrifices.” Anne Beeby, daughter of BFTS pilot Ken R. Beeby, spends her weekends informing people about the history of the flight school. “It means everything,” she said. “I mean, this is the greatest generation, and people need to know that. So many of them gave their lives, and we are losing them now. They are getting to the end of their lives, and we need to remember what they gave for us – the freedom they were able to obtain for us.” Ken Beeby resigned his military commission after the war and was back in Arizona by January 1947.

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ob Steffen didn’t put a paint brush to canvas until he was 78, thanks to a painting class at Oakwood Creative Care’s Town Center Day Club in Mesa. Steffen, who retired in 2007 as a building manager for Kyrene School District, was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment in 2006. Ten years later, the diagnosis was mild Alzheimers. His wife, Laura Clarke-Steffen, an R.N. at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, researched various adult day care within the metropolitan area and found Oakwood Creative Care a welcome alternative to many others. “At other places, he would have been one of the highest functioning persons there,” she said. “I liked the Oakwood program because it was more like a club and had members with classes and activities and less of a daycare situation.” Bob laughs as he recalls her attempts to get him to Oakwood Creative Care, which he now attends twice a week. “When I first went, I did not want to go

a try,” he recalled. One of the first classes Steffen tried was open studio painting with teacher Nikki McIntyre. “I wasn’t sure I wanted to even try, but Nikki put down a maple leaf beside me and said, ‘let’s just see the best you can do.’ Well, it came out looking something like a maple leaf, and I remember when I drew it, she picked it up and showed it to the teacher in the other art room.” That affirmation set Steffen on his way. He now has completed at least 15 canvases. McIntyre, who received a BA degree in fine arts at California University in Pennsylvania and is pursuing her master’s, recalled Steffen’s first day as well. At 80 years of age, Bob Steffen has developed his paint“The first art class that Bobo ing skills, which he picked up only two years ago at Oak- (Bob Steffen’s nickname) atwood Creative Care in Mesa. (Special to Tribune) tended was in my classroom at all, but my wife said try it for six weeks where everyone was listening to music and if you don’t like it, we’ll find some- and drawing leaves from life. Through thing else, so finally I said, okay, I’ll give it guided instructions, he had sketched a

maple leaf and later added watercolor and it was absolutely incredible,” she said. “I was amazed he’d never dabbled in art before.” McIntyre, who has taught at Oakwood for three years, refers to the nonprofit as “a magical little treasure.” “Oakwood is a unique place where individuals with memory and cognitive impairment can flourish through creativity and express themselves through several different creative outlets. Their members learn to grow and flourish in ways they never thought possible, and have their own close-knit community that they can always count on,” she said. “I really appreciate Oakwood’s rare approach to individual member care. I’ve never seen another place like it, and I would like to see more places like this available across the country.” Oakwood Creative Care was founded as Sirrine Adult Day Health Services in 1975. In 2013 it changed both leadership and name, and the nonprofit now operates

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How Phoenix Children’s Hospital helped EV baby BY CECILIA CHAN Tribune Staff Writer

wenty weeks into her pregnancy, Laurelin Ottesen unexpectedly discovered during a routine scan that her fetus had spina bifida – a condition that develops when the spine and spinal cord don’t form properly. Spina bifida is the most common neural tube defect. Between 1,500 and 2,000 babies out of about 4 million births born with this disorder each year in the United States, according to the National Organization for Rare Disorders. “It was a lot of fear, a lot of the unknown, lot of anxiety and worry that it was my fault,” said Otteson, “and just kind of feeling we were thrown into deep waters and

I didn’t know anything about spina bifida at the time. “I’ve only heard the word once or twice before. So after we were diagnosed we were transferred to Phoenix Children’s Hospital where I got a fetal MRI that confirmed the diagnosis.” The medical staff discussed options with Ottesen and her husband, Jordan Ottesen. They could either have surgery performed in-utero to close the fetus’ back or wait and do the surgery after the baby was born. The couple weighed their options and chose in-utero surgery, which was supported by their neurosurgeon as well. The Gilbert couple and their oldest child, Benjamin, now 4, relocated for the surgery to the Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas, staying at the Ronald McDonald House

in December 2019 for three months. The surgery was successful and daughter, Norah, was born at 37 weeks, according to Ottesen. After a four-day stay at the neonatal intensive care unit, Norah’s care was transferred back to PCH. “The transition was fairly seamless,” Ottesen said. “We love all of our experts at Phoenix Children’s. They were so good at supporting me as a parent and listening

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Little Norah Otteson was diagnosed with spina bifida before she was born but thanks to Phoenix Children’s Hospital, the 18-monthold East Valley baby has a good shot at a normal life. (Special to the Tribune)

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two Mesa facilities: Town Center Day Club and Red Mountain Day Club. Both give people afflicted with Alzheimers, other dementias, stroke and various conditions of impairment a place to belong and contribute while enjoying various activities. It is also a blessing to caregivers such as Clarke-Steffen, his wife of 32 years who has been a nurse at Phoenix Children’s Hospital for nearly 25 years. “I know it (his diagnosis of mild Alzheimers) was more than 10 years after the MCI diagnosis. By then we were more focused on everything he could do and not what the limitations were and now having the label didn’t make a difference,’ she said. “It did not make a difference in what we were doing to manage the problem or what we were doing to slow down progression.” She also expressed amazement at her husband’s painting abilities. “I think what is so special about discovering his art talent is that at a time when Bob is losing many abilities and activities – his running in particular – he has something new that he does well, and that is exciting as he gains the new skills, and is something that he can take pride in,” she said. She said that after a few weeks Oak-

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to my concerns and taking actions on my concerns as well.” Norah is now 18 months and thriving. She uses a walker and wears braces to help strengthen her ankles. “She’s funny and as smart as a whip,” Ottesen said. “Her life has been changed because of the medical intervention she had. Had we waited until she was born her paralysis likely would have been from the knees down if not higher. It’s not a cure. All it does is kind of helps protect some of the nerve damage that happens over time while the baby’s back is opened in the womb.” Ottensen said Norah for the rest of her life will go to physical therapy and continue to see a menu of specialists and doctors. She currently has a team of 10 specialists overseeing her care. “But she will likely walk independently when she gets older and strong enough,” she said. “It’s super likely she will be able to live an independent life. Her cognition is not impaired by (the disorder). She is

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socialization.” While COVID-19 diminished some of the one-on-one socialization, in Steffen’s life, it added further enrichment. “It is sort of hard to separate what’s happened related to the discovery of Bob’s art ability from what happened related to COVID,” said Clarke-Steffen. “Bob was only painting about seven months or so before COVID hit. Oakwood stayed open about one to two weeks after lockdown before they went virtual.” She said her husband’s virtual paint classes proved not only a highlight for him, but kept him engaged while she was at work or away. “They offered group and one-onone Zoom classes every day. I would leave Bob at home with the link ready on his computer so he could Scotland’s Jacobite Steam Train, the train featured go to class. If he had trouble conin Harry Potter films as the ‘Hogwart’s Express,’ was necting he’d call me at work and I’d painted by Bob Steffen not long after he, his wife FaceTime with him to get him conLaura Clarke-Steffen and their granddaughter rode nected. it along a curved viaduct in 2019. (Courtesy of Bob “If he didn’t log in, Oakwood would Steffen) also call me to let me know,” she said. wood, “for several weeks, “we noticed that “Bob looked forward to the classes, both he actually improved in the number of for what he was doing in the classes and things he can do independently at home as for the social interaction. He painted the well. This is most likely due to the overall train totally through those Zoom classes.” effect of increased mental stimulation and The train painting she referenced is one able to do fine at school and likely able to have her own family.” Ottesen credited PCH for providing the family support every step of the way and giving Norah a brighter future. “It was critical that we were transferred to Phoenix Children’s after the diagnosis,” she said. “They set us up with the specialists we needed and all the appointments we needed…and helped us choose our next steps forward.” Stories such as the Ottesens’ highlight the importance of Phoenix Children’s Hospital as it embarked on its annual fundraiser last week. The eight-week-long event is the hospital’s largest fundraiser of the year with donations matched by local companies. Phoenix Children’s goal is to raise the match amount of $150,000, which was achieved over the last two years. The money raised for the Year-End Campaign goes to the Hope Fund, which provides a critical source of funding for the areas of greatest need at Phoenix Children’s. The Hope Fund helps the hospital

respond to advances in pediatric health care that directly benefit patients, including state-of-the-art technology and equipment, innovative clinical programs and family-centered care. Steve Schnall, senior vice president of Phoenix Children’s Foundation, said the hospital was seeing an incredible response from the local community. “The last two months of the year is all about giving and we have cemented great partnerships to make sure that every dollar donated goes that extra mile,” said Schnall in a news release. “We truly cannot help these kids without support. It takes a village to lift up the tiniest heroes in our community, and the Year-End Campaign is proof that people can come together to do some incredible fundraising.” Phoenix Children’s is one of the nation’s largest pediatric health systems. It comprises of Phoenix Children’s Hospital– Main Campus, Phoenix Children’s Hospital–East Valley at Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, four pediatric specialty and urgent care centers, 11 com-

Steffen painted from a photograph, a practice he uses for many of his canvases. In this case, it was one taken during a 2019 trip to Scotland along with his wife and granddaughter. It pictures Scotland’s Jacobite Steam Train, which may be familiar to Harry Potter fans as the “Hogwarts Express.” Steffen’s painting catches the train as it crosses the curved Glenfinnan Viaduct. With its iconic 21 circular spans, the artfully-designed concrete viaduct appeared in four Harry Potter movies, as did the interiors of the Jacobite Steam Train. It was from a rear carriage that Steffen shot the photo that was the inspiration for his painting. “That’s my favorite painting,” said Steffen. “It took a lot of work. It was a lot of pencil work before I even started painting. Now I have a picture of the same train going in the other direction. That’s one I’d like to paint some time.” Even with the COVID lockdown, Steffen’s newly discovered painting talent cleverly united friends and family. Zoom painting parties were organized for his running club – he still competes but chooses to walk the kilometers. A 2022 Dubai run/walk event is already on his calendar.

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munity pediatric practices, 20 outpatient clinics, two ambulatory surgery centers and six community-service-related outpatient clinics throughout Arizona. The system has provided world-class inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care to children and families for more than 35 years. Phoenix Children’s Care Network includes more than 850 pediatric primary care providers and specialists who deliver care across more than 75 subspecialties. ■

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Phoenix Children’s Hospital kicks off its largest fundraiser of 2021 with its Year-End Campaign, which is now to Dec. 31. Donors will receive a dollarfor-dollar tax credit on their Arizona state return – up to $400 for individuals and $800 for those filing jointly. For more information on the Year-End Campaign and how to donate, visit phoenixchildrensfoundation.org. ■

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“For our running club, I made cupcakes and picked up the paint kits for the party and delivered them on door steps to everyone, ringing the doorbell and retreating to my car for them to pick them up,” said Clarke-Steffen. “Then on the appointed night, one of the Oakwood teachers led us all in a painting. The one we did with our family involved people from all over the country, so I organized a multi-city Uber Eats delivery of cupcakes and we mailed the paint kits before the party. For one of the parties we painted a picture of sheep blocking the road in Scotland that we had taken on our trip in 2016.” Steffen said he finds that painting has changed his outlook. “I see things differently now; I’ll see something and say ‘I want to paint that’. I am starting to understand the different ways of painting,” he said. “We don’t do as much Open Studio as we used to, the club is short-handed but hopefully we’ll get back to doing more.” Fundraising for the nonprofit is ongoing with their virtual Create Nights and Private Painting Parties with more informa-

tion on both at OakwoodCreativeCare.org. Their annual major fundraiser, Moments Matter Gala, is held this year at Mesa’s CAVU Aerospace on Oct. 23. Fittingly titled Hope Is In The Air, the event runs from 5:30 to 10 p.m., and sponsorships are still being sought. Gala tickets are available online. In the interim, Steffen is very much a supporter. He said he encourages newlyarriving members at his club to give it some time and give it a chance. “I tell other members who come in and are a little hesitant, to at least try it. I was that way when I started, but chances are that you’ll find things change, and you’ll like it.” According to the Alzheimer’s Association (ALZ.org), an estimated 6.2 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2021. They project this will rise to nearly 13 million by 2050 barring any new medical treatments that might stop or significantly delay the disease progression. ■

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Food cart back serving up Chicago hot dogs BY MELODY BIRKETT Tribune Contributor

ou Mirabelli always dreamed of owning and operating a hot dog food cart and now that the weather has cooled, he’s back at it. “It’s been a lifelong dream to do it,” said Mirabelli, who’s lived in the Mesa/Chandler area for 30 years. “I kept coming up with excuses not to do it because of my other job. Finally, I decided to do it.” He opened Sweet Lou’s Chicago Style Dogs in February 2020. “There wasn’t another Chicago-style hog dog place in the Valley until Portillo’s came to town.” In the summer, Mirabelli works at his furniture liquidation sales job throughout the country. “I quit selling hot dogs in May or June,” he said. “It’s just too hot to stay outside. I leave the valley for four or five months and I come back normally in September or October.” This year, Mirabelli resumed selling hot dogs Oct 15.

“Poppyseed buns #1,” said Mirabelli. “Number two, my dogs have no ketchup but rather mustard, relish, onions, scored peppers, pickles, tomatoes and celery salt.” Mirabelli lets customers choose their toppings but if ketchup is one of them, you’ll have to put it on yourself. “If you Google anything about Chicago, we don’t allow ketchup on hotdogs,” he said. “My dogs are all beef and they actually snap. They’re called a cased hotdog.” He also sells chips, Now that summer is gone, Lou Mirabelli is back selling his cold water and soda. Chicago-style hotdogs. (Special to the Tribune) “Then I do a Polish What makes a hot dog Chicago-style Italian beef dog,” added Mirabelli who says a Polish dog is more of a sausage has to do with the bun and toppings.

than a hot dog. “And I do a Ditka dog, after Coach Mike Ditka. It’s an 8” Polish. Plus I do chili dogs.” Mirabelli posts regularly on Facebook the locations he’ll be at usually four to five hours at a time. “I do enjoy it,” he said. “It gets me out of the retail part of it. It’s instant verification. I get a lot of people from Chicago so we talk about the city. It brings back memories.” He also caters birthday parties and even weddings for a flat fee. Eventually, Mirabelli would like to get a second cart but the pandemic delayed his plans. “None of the snowbirds came down. So it kind of killed my business.” Despite the pandemic, he has survived with one cart. “I offer a great product and I interact with people very well,” said Mirabelli who depends on word of mouth to get business in addition to social media.

“With COVID and with the unemployment benefits being increased there had been a lot of issues with people not wanting to work,” Tatum said. While Tatum said the shortage of workers has eased a bit there are still problems. “We still have some people that are obviously applying for jobs just to fulfill their obligations in order to collect their unemployment, and not answering the phone when you call to set up the interview.” And when applicants answer their phone, he added, meetings are set in place and the applicants do not show up. Recently, Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken managed to recover and now has almost a full staff. Not all restaurants in Mesa are being as impacted.

Main Street Sweets in Downtown Mesa has been relatively safe from the effects of unemployment. Instead, their biggest concerns involve supply issues, according to manager and co-owner Cole Cooley. “The biggest impact on us that also has to do with COVID, and people not being staffed is that supplies are really hard to get,” he said. “It’s hard for us to get certain ingredients, food or boxes and packaging goods.” The family-based café made frequent trips to nearby grocery stores to make up for the lack of product. “Lots of trips to Fry’s or Food City and buying what we can, as much as we can,” Cooley said. “It’s hard to get things from grocery stores when you usually buy in bulk.” ■

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Mesa restaurants grappling with shortages BY HEAVEN LAMARTZ Tribune Contributor

esa is back after a year of shutdowns due to the pandemic but local restaurants are still struggling. The reason: they cannot find workers to keep their customers happy. Restaurants are finding it challenging to find employees to help sustain their business. “We can’t find anybody to hostess,” said Jonnie Knudsen, an employee at Red Mountain Café. “When we’re understaffed it affects us a lot.” At Red Mountain Café, the servers must take turns and act as both hostess and server. Knudsen said that it creates extra

work and a more difficult environment. Another employee at Red Mountain Café, Melinda Henricks, said she believes “people are making enough money to just stay home.” Henricks praised Gov. Doug Ducey’s Back to Work bonus, stating, “When I heard that I came and I got the job.” The bonus allowed full and part time workers to receive a payment for completing eight weeks of employment. For parttime, the bonus was $1,000 and full-time workers got $2,000. Brian Tatum, the general manager of Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken in downtown Mesa, said additional unemployment benefits also slowed hiring, although Ducey ended those in midsummer.

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Mask mandate makes Las Vegas an even bigger zoo BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Tribune Columnist

f you want to conduct an experiment in the sociology of pandemic behavior, try a quick jaunt to Las Vegas. Always a petri dish for freaks, Sin City has gotten stranger in these strange times since it continues to have a mask mandate for everyone, vaccinated or not, gathered indoors. That’s Vegas. They’ll take your money until you’re bankrupt. They’ll bring you free booze until your liver ceases to function. You can jump in the car and drive 70 miles to a legal brothel. But if you expose a nostril, the blackjack dealer immediately summons security. “Mask, sir! Mask!” has replaced “Come on, seven!” as the new soundtrack in every casino I wandered into last week. Given that I don’t gamble anymore, you can only imagine how much people-watching I did

to pass the time. It was either that or go see Barry Manilow in residency at the Westgate. That ranks somewhere between a colonoscopy and an Arizona Coyotes game on my lousy pastime scale. These days, there are four kinds of people when it comes to mask-wearing: “Who Me?” Guy. Everywhere in every casino, there’s signs saying you must wear a mask. Another social cue: Literally everyone else in the building is wearing a mask. Yet “Who Me?” Guy somehow fails to pick up on this. Admonished, “Who Me?” Guy stares blankly, not unlike a house pet asked to do quantum physics. Then it clicks: Me. Face. Mask. “Who Me?” Guy digs deep into a pocket and, lo and behold, produces a crumpled mask, which he dons. Life as we know it resumes – until he splits a pair of tens and his fellow blackjack players maul him to death. Okay, I made that up. But it would be a helluva spectacle.

“The Kvetcher.” Visiting from Boca, Mrs. Horowitz is as happy to wear a mask as she is to explain her compromised immune system. She has “the asthma” and rheumatoid arthritis, plus “my nephew, the doctor, doesn’t like how my blood sugar looks.” The mask is no fun – “it itches my face like you wouldn’t believe” – but it’s necessary, because “we do this trip three times a year, and that I could not miss.” But: “Oh, this inflation. I remember when a shrimp cocktail was 99 cents and those shrimp were as big as your fist.” Now? “Meh! And they water down the cocktail sauce.” “The Outlaw Josie Whines.” Mask, schmask. They don’t wear masks back home. Masks are for wussies. The outlaw has done his research too, and he knows “this whole COVID thing is bull****!” He’ll wear a mask if they make him do it, but not until he lets everyone within 30 feet know it’s under protest. Masks are “because Biden, because Fau-

ci, because the drug companies, because the liberals, because our Founding Fathers, because Let’s Go Brandon, because freedom...” Because go lick a doorknob, genius. Opposed on the political spectrum – yet equally annoying – is “The Virtuous One.” She hails from LA. Three things in life she will not do without: A Louis Vuitton bag large enough to conceal a body. Her Gucci mask. And her Resting Pelosi Face – the one that proclaims she is silently judging exactly how superior she is to you. “The Virtuous One” wears her mask everywhere: In the casino, outside in the valet line, in her Prius driving alone, in the shower, and tonight … In the front row at Barry Manilow. Certain things in life I will never understand, including why people pay to listen to Manilow sing “Mandy,” the rules to Pai Gow Poker, and why a thin strip of cloth can make grown adults behave like children. ■

out-of-state family, friends and business associates, “Arizona time” is usually explained in this fashion: “When you’re on daylight saving time we’re on ‘LA time.’ When you’re on standard time, we’re on ‘Denver Time.’ The only exception comes on the Navajo Nation, in the northeast region of the state; it goes to DST, too!” What prompted Arizona to remain on standard time throughout the year? When the 1966 Uniform Time Act was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson, it ended the random way in which the states had been observing DST. The act stipulated that states must change to daylight saving time on a specified date or remain on standard time throughout the year. Arizona in 1966 differed greatly from Arizona today. With a less-populated state in the mid-sixties, there was more farming and ranching. With limited technology, there were fewer entertain-

ment options. Accordingly, two of the most powerful lobbies were the Arizona Cotton Growers and the Association of Drive-In Theatre Operators. Simply stated, those agrarian and entertainment interests realized that starting movies around 9 p.m. in the summer months would impair farmhands’ ability to show up for work early in the morning. That argument prevailed in the Legislature, and Arizona remained on standard time. Arizona’s Barry Goldwater may have challenged LBJ for the presidency in 1964, but the 1966 law that gave states the power to opt out of DST proved – well, “timely.” The act was vindicated in another fashion by the Commonwealth of Virginia, according to the late Rep. Herb Bateman. In the mid-1990s, Bateman welcomed his GOP colleagues to Virginia’s First District for a Republican retreat. Herb proudly

called his district “America’s First District,” because it included Jamestown, site of the first permanent English settlement that eventually became the United States. Prior to serving in the U.S. House, Bateman spent a dozen years in the Virginia State Senate. Recalling lessons he learned in Richmond, Herb emphasized that arriving at a political decision, even if controversial, was infinitely preferable to dithering and delay. What galvanized his outlook was the reticence of Virginia Legislators to deal with a dilemma that dogged the Commonwealth before Bateman ever ran for public office — deciding whether his home state would opt for daylight saving time. Not wishing to anger constituents, the House of Delegates and the State Senate left the DST decision to Virginia’s 95 counties. As a result, some counties

If time is on our side, who’s on time’s side? BY JD HAYWORTH Tribune Columnist

ou might regard this column as a form of bedtime story, just devoid of the opening words, “Once Upon a Time.” Instead, this concerns the way we keep time. The two words “fall back” were music to the ears of residents in 48 of our 50 states early on Sunday, Nov. 7. When clocks struck 2 a.m. in time zones across the USA, they were moved back an hour, to 1 a.m. Consider it “chronological recompense,” restoring the hour of sleep that was taken last March, when the return of daylight-saving time (DST) prompted a “spring forward.” Of course, those of us in Arizona didn’t lose any sleep over this. That’s because the Grand Canyon State – like Hawaii – stays on standard time year-round. To

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adopted daylight saving time; others stayed on standard time; and a handful “compromised” by moving their clocks ahead by a half-hour. The Uniform Time Act of 1966 ensured that Virginia would have to decide and the Old Dominion legislators finally did so, determining that the Commonwealth would find common ground through daylight saving time, putting an end to the “counterfeit compromise” of letting the counties decide. Today, 19 states have decided that they want a permanent time change, passing resolutions to provide for yearround daylight saving time. Arizona and Virginia are not among them. Could it be that we fear Bob Dylan’s old refrain? “The times…they are a-changin.’” ■

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Red Mountain, Mountain View shine at state swim meet BY ZACH ALVIRA Tribune Sports Editor

he 2021 swim season has come to a close with local Mesa schools impressing at the state championship meet on Saturday, Nov. 7. Chaparral’s girls team, a dynasty as of late, captured its fourth straight state championship. Right behind the Firebirds in second was Red Mountain, which has built its program from the ground up with several young swimmers that will remain in the program for at least another year. Red Mountain scored 240 total points in the meet, which was spread over the course of two days with diving and swim events separated. Chaparral, the favorite entering the meet, scored a staggering 357.5 points. Despite the margin, Red Mountain coach Ben Scott said he was pleased with his team’s performance and for the future of the Mountain Lion swim program. “I was incredibly proud,” Scott said. “They had this goal in their mind to be the best they could and chase after Chaparral. They knew they would have tough competitors, especially out of Mountain View and Desert Vista. They had incredible goals and worked hard every single day.” Red Mountain’s first big win of the meet came in the 200-yard freestyle relay. The team of Sophia Jahn, Dakota Klein, Tatum Cooley and Remi Wallace placed first overall in the event in a time of 1:36.43, nearly a half-second faster than their preliminary time. Jahn, a sophomore, also placed third in the 100-yard freestyle and first in the 50 freestyle. Wallace, one of the few senior swimmers competing for the Mountain Lions, placed second in the 10-yard butterfly to earn key points for her team. While the swimmers were impressive, Scott credited the program’s divers for their efforts at the meet. He believes it was them who scored enough points for Red Mountain to edge third-place Desert Vista, which finished with 212 points. Junior diver Ruby Pickron placed third in the competition while sophomores Ta-

The Red Mountain girls swim team impressed at state last weekend, placing second overall behind powerhouse Chaparral. Coach Ben Scott believes this is only the beginning for his young program. (Courtesy Ben Scott) tum Malatin and Kennedy White placed eighth and ninth, respectively. Fellow sophomore Lauren Kuter placed 11th in the diving finals. “Our dive coach, Lauren Thiel, in my opinion is one of the best in the southwest,” Scott said. “And along with Red Mountain, she also coaches Skyline. The swim kids and dive kids really benefited from each other.” The end of the 2021 swim season saw the end of a monumental career for Mountain View swimmer Emma Becker. The

Florida International commit missed the team’s first few meets while on recruiting visits, which left coach Jack Giles uncertain how she would respond the rest of the season. But Becker is a three-time state champion dating back to her freshman year, and she made it four last weekend. Becker won the 100-yard breaststroke title in a time of 1:03.67. She earned key points for her team that ultimately allowed them to finish fourth behind Desert Vista, Red Mountain and Chaparral. Along with Becker, Katlyn McCurtain,

The end of the 2021 swim season also brought along the end of an impressive high school career for Mountain View’s Emma Becker, who won her fourth straight 100-yard breaststroke title at the state championships. (Dave Shields of Studio 3 Images)

Anna Thompson and Kenzie Griffin placed third overall in the 200-yard medley relay. “There was a lot of pressure on Emma all year,” Giles said. “She is a very skilled breaststroker, we just knew she wasn’t going to be as well prepared. She waited, I think, until that very last swim to swim her best. She is going to be a great swimmer in college.” Mountain View’s boys also placed fourth at the state swim meet behind Brophy, Chaparral and Desert Vista, which narrowly edged the Firebirds for a two-point win for the trophy. Giles said it was a strong performance overall from the entire Mountain View program, one that both the boys and girls can build off of for the future. “It was absolutely the best we could do,” Giles said. “The teams ahead of us were very strong and the teams behind us were very close. We made a decision a month ago to try and get all of our relays in the top heat. It was close, but we were able to do that. It really worked out for us.” Other notable performances out of Mesa include Skyline’s boys’ diving program, which saw senior Daniel Knapp win the individual state title with a score of 554.75. His teammate and younger brother, sophomore Josiah Knapp, placed third with a score of 456.65. ■

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fter skipping a year because of the pandemic, Gilbert Days is back. The Town of Gilbert’s celebration of its western heritage – a time when horse ranches, dairy farms, agriculture and the rodeo lifestyle were mainstays – has different venues this year. The Gilbert Days Rodeo, organized by Gilbert Promotional Corporation, will be held Thursdayday through Sunday, Nov. 18-21, at Queen Creek’s Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre. The Gilbert Days Parade, organized by the Town, will be held Saturday morning, Nov. 20, down Gilbert Road from Juniper to Elliot Road. The Gilbert Half Marathon and 10K events will follow the parade at Higley High School. And a family-friendly music festival takes place from Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19-20, at Gilbert Regional Park. Paige Nelson, vice president of GPC, said the main reason for moving the rodeo venue from Welcome Home Ranch in southeast Gilbert to Horseshoe Park is more room. “We were having to turn people away and having to refund the tickets because we just didn’t have any more room to seat any more people,” she said. “That’s so sad that we can’t let in all the people who want to come.” Each year, GPC runs a rodeo as part of the Grand Canyon Professional Rodeo Association, showcasing the competitions of professional cowboys and cowgirls in Arizona and other western states. Bull riding, bareback riding and saddle bronc riding are among the activities. The Lil Dudes Rodeo features kids mutton bustin’ and barrel racing, among other events. After the hiatus, organizers hope to fill the stands. At Horseshoe Park, the rodeo can seat 3,000 people per day, which is quadruple the number GPC could accommodate earlier. Organizers are also able to host triple the number of food and retail vendors and parking won’t be a challenge

“We challenge the community to anticipate change, create solutions, and help people and our businesses. We all play a role in the design of tomorrow. “In Gilbert, we are shaping a new tomorrow, today,” Kirschbaum added. The parade will feature 85 entries from local schools, businesses, nonprofit organizations and special interest groups. One of those will be the GARBage Family Show – where kids recycle using drivable toy garbage and recycle trucks. Also participating in the parade are Miss Rodeo Arizona 2022 and Miss Teen Rodeo Arizona 2021/2022 while Watson Flower Shops will return with its crowd-pleasing float made entirely of flowers. Cowgirls Historical Foundation and the Gilbert Days Rodeo Court will also participate. This year’s court comprises Queen Jessica Wolfe, Teen Queen Amber Mesa resident Jessica Wolfe is the Gilbert ays Michne and Princess Mckenzie Craven. Rodeo Queen this year. (Tiffany Moonbeam The Rodeo Court was extended from Photography) last year because the young women like in past years. couldn’t fulfil their roles as rodeo ambasAfter the rodeo on Saturday, there will sadors for Arizona and beyond due to the be a dance featuring local country music pandemic’s restrictions. artist Harry Luge. Usually, for many months earlier, memAs for holding Gilbert Days in Queen bers connect with young people to talk Creek, “it’s initially going to be confus- about Gilbert and its farming traditions, ing to people,” Nelson admits. “I think, the history of rodeo and the values of cowonce they see what this venue has to offer, boys and cowgirls – such as respect and they’re going to understand.” being kind to each other. Meanwhile, the parade will step off at “We stayed as involved in the commu8:30 a.m. from Juniper Avenue/Gilbert nity as we could while practicing social Road, travel south and end just beyond distancing. It has been thrilling to watch Elliot Road. While some neighboring rodeo return,” Wolfe said. roads will be closed, parking will be Wolfe, a medical scribe in Mesa – who available throughout the Heritage Dis- is studying for a master’s degree followtrict’s parking garages. ing the attainment of four college degrees The parade theme is City of the Future. – has ridden horses and attended rodeos “With 100 years of history and growth, from a young age. our focus is on keeping the thriving com“I can remember being mesmerized munity that Gilbert is today well into the by the rodeo queens at those events, and future, while continuing to be one of the know I have the privilege to be one,” she top communities in the country,” said Eva said. “My favorite aspects of this role inKirschbaum, a spokeswoman from Gil- clude meeting the fans, making the kids bert Parks and Recreation Department. smile, and participating in the grand en-

tries filled with overwhelming patriotism.” She contends that this will be her last rodeo queen title. “I will forever be grateful for the opportunities, friendships, and memories it has provided to me,” she said. During the rodeo, the community is also honoring Mesa horsewoman Julee Brady, who groomed many past members of the rodeo court, including her daughters Shanda, Marjon, Kelsee, Kellan and Taryn. Brady passed away last year, and Cowgirls Historical Foundation, which she founded, is leading a tribute to her during Friday evening’s performance. “Julee was truly a light unto others in all arenas of her life,” said Kiva James Lindaman, the current foundation president. “Our tribute drill is in memory of her legacy of kindness and encourages everyone to be a light in the world.” Daughter Marjon Brown said her late mother “was constantly teaching us life lessons in the most wonderful and uplifting of ways. One of her recurring messages was to spread kindness to those in our sphere of influence. She consistently strived to do that.” Brown, who is married and has children of her own, said Brady was “remarkable and such a pillar of strength” in her life. “The best way I can pay tribute to her is to teach my children the values she emulated. And to do it cheerfully and with a heart full of faith,” she added. Julee Brady loved horses, rodeo and the unique opportunities and friendships the lifestyle provided. Preserving the nation’s rich western heritage was important to her as well. “I will always envision her quietly working behind the scenes making rodeos happen so future generations can enjoy them,” Brown said. “She would say that the past is a present for the future. Indeed, it is. She was living proof of that.” The Brady daughters won’t reveal the details of the tribute in advance. It will incorporate Brady’s husband, Pat. “It’s really touching,” Nelson said. ■

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he town and the Gilbert Promotional Corporation present the annual Gilbert Days with events taking place November 19-21.

RODEO

When: Gates open 5 p.m., rodeo begins 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19; gates open at 1 p.m., rodeo begins at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20; gates open noon and rodeo begins at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21. Lil Dudes kids rodeo takes place when gates open. Events: Bull riding, steer wrestling, tiedown roping, barrel racing, team roping, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding and breakaway roping. Where: Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, 20464 E. Riggs Road, Queen Creek. Admission: Children age 5 and under enter free; $12 for children 6-12 and 55+ seniors, $18 for adults; active-duty military enter free with I.D. Details: gilbertdays.org.

RUNS/WALKS

Where: A Half Marathon and a 10K are planned in association with Shun the Sun Foundation. The Half Marathon starts at 7:30 a.m. at Higley High School and the 10K starts at 9 a.m. at Nichols Park. Details: gilberthalfmarathon.org.

PARADE

When: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20. Where: Begins at Juniper Avenue and Gilbert Road and proceeds south on Gilbert Road to just south of Elliot Road. Theme: “City of the Future.” Details:gilbertaz.gov/gilbertdays.

GILBERT DAYS MUSIC FESTIVAL

When: 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19. Entertainment: The Instant Classics at 4:30 p.m. and Piano Men Generations at 7 p.m. When: 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20. Entertainment: Desert Dixie at 4:30 p.m. and Georgia Chrome 7 p.m. Location: Gilbert Regional Park, 3005 E.

Cowgirls Historical Foundation members include Taryn Brady Hale, Kelsee Brady Bradshaw, Kennadee Riggs, Shanda Brady Riggs and Marjon Brady Brown, seen here with the late founder Julee Brady, who is standing on the ground. Julee Brady passed away last year and the foundation will be paying tribute to her during the Friday evening session of the Gilbert Days Rodeo. (Courtesy of Marjon Brady Brown) Queen Creek Road. Admission: $5 per person early bird pricing through November 18. General

admission pricing beginning November 19 is $10 per person. Details: gilbertaz.gov/gilbertdays. ■

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Public Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS 32997.0018 (HERNANDEZ & TRANSFER FOR YOU LLC ONLY) The following legally described property will be sold pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Amended Notice of Delinquency of Assessments recorded under Instrument Number 20210032990, records of Maricopa County, Arizona. The owner(s) (see Exhibit “A”) have breached and defaulted under the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements and Bylaws of the Association by failing to pay the amounts as specified herein. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN A COURT ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder in Suite 700, at 8585 East Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, in Maricopa County, Arizona, at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 2022: Painted Mountain Golf Villas Interval Interest consisting of: (i) an undivided (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) for Annual, (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) for Biennial Even Years, (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) for Biennial Odd Years fee interest in Unit No(s)/ Interval No(s)/Assigned Year (SEE EXHIBIT “A”)/(SEE EXHIBIT “A”)/(SEE EXHIBIT “A”) PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas Condominium recorded in instrument no. 97-0704664, and plat recorded in Book 451 of Maps, Page 11, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, by which an Owner is entitled to occupy a Unit for one (1) Interval on an annual or biennial (whichever is indicated above) and recurring basis, the exact Interval to be established every year (or, for biennial, every other year) by reservation, all as defined and governed by the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas, dated September 18, 1997, and recorded October 8, 1997, in instrument no. 97-0704665, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, as amended (collectively, the “Declaration”); and (ii) the non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Area, and to use and enjoy the Common Furnishings contained in such Unit, during such Owner’s Use Period, as provided in the Declaration. For convenience in inventory control, conveyancing, and titling, an Interval Interest is granted in a specific Unit; however, this interest does NOT carry with it the right to use that specific Unit. Property address: 6302 E. McKellips Road, Mesa, AZ, 85215. Tax parcel number: 201008093. Name and address of owner(s): (See Exhibit “A”) Delinquent Assessments: (See Exhibit “A”). Trustee: Sharon A. Urias, 8585 East Hartford Drive, Suite 700, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, Phone no. (480) 306-5458. Manner of trustee qualification:

Member, State Bar of Arizona Name of trustee’s regulator: State Bar of Arizona. This is a non-judicial foreclosure proceeding to permit Painted Mountain Golf Villas Vacation Ownership Association, An Arizona Nonprofit Corporation, to pursue its in rem remedies under Arizona law. EXHIBIT “A” - NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Owner(s) Address Undiv Int ICN Unit Assigned Yr Yrs Due Delinquent Assessments RUTH M HERNANDEZ 1740 SW 18 St Miami, FL 33145, 1/104, 28E, 139, Biennial, 2018-2020, $759.00; TRANSFER FOR YOU, LLC & JOSH UNGARO, AGENT 402 B #112 W. Mt. Vernon Rd Nixa, MO 65714, 1/52, 40A, 225, Annual, 20182020, $3,326.45; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS 32997.0039 (RILEY JR.) The following legally described property will be sold pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Notice of Delinquency of Assessments recorded under Instrument Number 20210916756, records of Maricopa County, Arizona. The owner(s) (see Exhibit “A”) have breached and defaulted under the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements and Bylaws of the Association by failing to pay the amounts as specified herein. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN A COURT ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder in Suite 700, at 8585 East Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, in Maricopa County, Arizona, at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 2022: Painted Mountain Golf Villas Interval Interest consisting of: (i) an undivided (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) for Annual, (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) for Biennial Even Years, (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) for Biennial Odd Years fee interest in Unit No(s)/ Interval No(s)/Assigned Year (SEE EXHIBIT “A”)/(SEE EXHIBIT “A”)/(SEE EXHIBIT “A”) PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas Condominium recorded in instrument no. 97-0704664, and plat recorded in Book 451 of Maps, Page 11, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, by which an Owner is entitled to occupy a Unit for one (1) Interval on an annual or biennial (whichever is indicated above) and recurring basis, the exact Interval to be established every year (or, for biennial, every other year) by reservation, all as defined and governed by the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas, dated September 18, 1997, and recorded October 8, 1997,

in instrument no. 97-0704665, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, as amended (collectively, the “Declaration”); and (ii) the non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Area, and to use and enjoy the Common Furnishings contained in such Unit, during such Owner’s Use Period, as provided in the Declaration. For convenience in inventory control, conveyancing, and titling, an Interval Interest is granted in a specific Unit; however, this interest does NOT carry with it the right to use that specific Unit. Property address: 6302 E. McKellips Road, Mesa, AZ, 85215. Tax parcel number: 201008093. Name and address of owner(s): (See Exhibit “A”) Delinquent Assessments: (See Exhibit “A”). Trustee: Sharon A. Urias, 8585 East Hartford Drive, Suite 700, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, Phone no. (480) 306-5458. Manner of trustee qualification: Member, State Bar of Arizona Name of trustee’s regulator: State Bar of Arizona. This is a non-judicial foreclosure proceeding to permit Painted Mountain Golf Villas Vacation Ownership Association, An Arizona Nonprofit Corporation, to pursue its in rem remedies under Arizona law. EXHIBIT “A” – NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Owner(s) Address Undiv Int ICN Unit Assigned Yr Yrs Due Delinquent Assessments WILLIAM G RILEY JR. & JEAN M RILEY 2001 Crappie Cv Bellevue, NE 68123, 1/52, 20A, 122M, Annual, 2019-2021, $1,165.57; ARTHUR FLUDD JR & PAULA E FLUDD 13017 148th St Jamaica, NY 11436, 1/104, 49E, 132M, Biennial, 2019-2021, $885.91; TIMESHARE TRADE INS, LLC 10923 State Highway 176 Walnut Shade, MO 65771, 1/52 & 1/52, 33A & 2A, 121 & 237P, Annual & Annual, 2018-2020, $4,454.02; GREGORY A MOSER & STEPHANIE A MOSER 9341 W Via Montoya Dr Peoria, AZ 85383, 1/52, 40A, 127, Annual, 2019-2021, $3,351.88; GREGORY A MOSER & STEPHANIE A MOSER 9341 W Via Montoya Dr Peoria, AZ 85383, 1/52, 41A, 127, Annual, 20192021, $3,351.88; TIMESHARE TRADE INS 10923 State Highway 176 Ste E Walnut Shade, MO 65771, 1/104, 7E, 123M, Biennial, 2019-2021, $885.91; FLOYD H COX & H. AGNES COX 720 N 56th St Lincoln, NE 68504, 1/52, 48A, 125, Annual, 20192021, $3,351.88; HARRY E CONWAY & CAROL D CONWAY 1513 N Westgate St Wichita, KS 67212, 1/52, 49A, 235, Annual, 2019-2021, $3,351.88; JOHN E. MICHAEL & ALAYNE MICHAEL AKA Alayne Michael Todd 25231 Spindlewood Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, 1/52, 11A, 136, Annual, 2019-2021, $3,351.88; GERALD W NIMERICK & MICHELE A NIMERICK, Co-Trustees of the Gerald and Michele Nimerick Management Trust dated October 19, 2004 1600 Texas St Apt 421 Fort Worth, TX 76102, 1/52 & 1/52, 32A & 33A, 226 & 226, Annual & Annual, 2019-2021, $6,628.19; DELORES A HAUER 402 N True St Griffith, IN 46319, 1/52, 34A, 235, Annual, 2019-2021, $3,351.88; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS VACATION OWNERSHIP ASSOCIATION 32997.0040 (COMMERCE SYSTEMS, LLC) The following legally described property will be sold pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Notice of Delinquency of Assessments recorded

under Instrument Number 20210916757, records of Maricopa County, Arizona. The owner(s) (see Exhibit “A”) have breached and defaulted under the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements and Bylaws of the Association by failing to pay the amounts as specified herein. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN A COURT ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder in Suite 700, at 8585 East Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, in Maricopa County, Arizona, at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 2022: Painted Mountain Golf Villas Interval Interest consisting of: (i) an undivided (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) for Annual, (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) for Biennial Even Years, (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) for Biennial Odd Years fee interest in Unit No(s)/ Interval No(s)/Assigned Year (SEE EXHIBIT “A”)/(SEE EXHIBIT “A”)/(SEE EXHIBIT “A”) PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas Condominium recorded in instrument no. 97-0704664, and plat recorded in Book 451 of Maps, Page 11, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, by which an Owner is entitled to occupy a Unit for one (1) Interval on an annual or biennial (whichever is indicated above) and recurring basis, the exact Interval to be established every year (or, for biennial, every other year) by reservation, all as defined and governed by the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas, dated September 18, 1997, and recorded October 8, 1997, in instrument no. 97-0704665, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, as amended (collectively, the “Declaration”); and (ii) the non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Area, and to use and enjoy the Common Furnishings contained in such Unit, during such Owner’s Use Period, as provided in the Declaration. For convenience in inventory control, conveyancing, and titling, an Interval Interest is granted in a specific Unit; however, this interest does NOT carry with it the right to use that specific Unit. Property address: 6302 E. McKellips Road, Mesa, AZ, 85215. Tax parcel number: 201008093. Name and address of owner(s): (See Exhibit “A”) Delinquent Assessments: (See Exhibit “A”). Trustee: Sharon A. Urias, 8585 East Hartford Drive, Suite 700, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, Phone no. (480) 306-5458. Manner of trustee qualification: Member, State Bar of Arizona Name of trustee’s regulator: State Bar of Arizona. This is a non-judicial foreclosure proceeding to permit Painted Mountain Golf Villas Vacation Ownership Association, An Arizona Nonprofit Corporation, to pursue its in rem remedies under Arizona law. EXHIBIT “A” – NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Owner(s) Address Undiv Int ICN Unit Assigned Yr

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Villas Interval Interest consisting of: (i) an undivided (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) for Annual, (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) for Biennial Even Years, (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) for Biennial Odd Years fee interest in Unit No(s)/ Interval No(s)/Assigned Year (SEE EXHIBIT “A”)/(SEE EXHIBIT “A”)/(SEE EXHIBIT “A”) PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas Condominium recorded in instrument no. 97-0704664, and plat recorded in Book 451 of Maps, Page 11, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, by which an Owner is entitled to occupy a Unit for one (1) Interval on an annual or biennial (whichever is indicated above) and recurring basis, the exact Interval to be established every year (or, for biennial, every other year) by reservation, all as defined and governed by the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas, dated September 18, 1997, and recorded October 8, 1997, in instrument no. 97-0704665, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, as amended (collectively, the “Declaration”); and (ii) the non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Area, and to use and enjoy the Common Furnishings contained in such Unit, during such Owner’s Use Period, as provided in the Declaration. For convenience in inventory control, conveyancing, and titling, an Interval Interest is granted in a specific Unit; however, this interest does NOT carry with it the right to use that specific Unit. Property address: 6302 E. McKellips Road, Mesa, AZ, 85215. Tax parcel number: 201008093. Name and address of owner(s): (See Exhibit “A”) Delinquent Assessments: (See Exhibit “A”). Trustee: Sharon A. Urias, 8585 East Hartford Drive, Suite 700, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, Phone no. (480) 306-5458. Manner of trustee qualification: Member, State Bar of Arizona Name of trustee’s regulator: State Bar of Arizona. This is a non-judicial foreclosure proceeding to permit Painted Mountain Golf Villas Vacation Ownership Association, An Arizona Nonprofit Corporation, to pursue its in rem remedies under Arizona law. EXHIBIT “A” – NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Owner(s) Address Undiv Int ICN Unit Assigned Yr Yrs Due Delinquent Assessments JOHN W MCMULLEN 2811 Citrus Lake Dr Unit J101 Naples, FL 34109, 1/104, 45O, 137, Biennial, 2019-2021, $2,035.36; LIZDENNI LIBEL GIL SANTO Casa #195 Los Limones Nagua, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, 1/52, 33A, 229, Annual, 2019-2021, $3,351.88; JAMES ANDERSON & CAROL ANDERSON 207 N 9th Ave P.O. Box 26 Winneconne, WI 54986, 1/52, 40A, 236, Annual, 2019-2021, $3,351.88; DAVID SKINNER, LLC A NEVADA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY C/O Holiday Equity 3605 Airport Way S Seattle, WA 98134, 1/52, 34A, 232, Annual, 2019-2021, $3,351.88; MICHAEL C MAXWELL 401 N Brookhurst St Ste 116 Anaheim, CA 92801, 1/52, 17A, 122M, Annual, 2019-2021, $2,620.95; WENDY JOSEFINA GIL SANTOS Edeficio Luz Maria 1 Apt # 7 Calle Duverge #124, Capacito San Francisco De Macoris, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, 1/52, 33A, 127, Annual, 2019-2021, $3,351.88; Published: East Valley Tribune Nov. 14, 21, 28, Dec. 5, 2021 / 42205

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT STATE OF NEVADA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ELKO CASE NO. DC-CV-21-46 Dept. I CHARLES LIZER and DENYSE E. LIZER, husband and wife, Plaintiffs, vs. CONSECO FINANCE CORP., a defunct financial entity AND does 1 - 5; Defendant. SUMMONS YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. THE COURT MAY DECIDE AGAINST YOU WITHOUT YOU BEING HEARD UNLESS YOU FILE A RESPONSE WITH THE COURT WITHIN 20 DAYS. READ THE INFORMATION BELOW CAREFULLY. To the Defendant named above: A civil Complaint has been filed by the Plaintiffs against you. Plaintiffs are seeking to recover the relief requested in the Complaint, which could include a money judgment against you or some other form of relief. If you intend to defend this lawsuit, within 20 days after this Summons is served on you (not counting the day of service), you must: File with the Clerk of the Court, whose address is shown below, a formal written response to Plaintiffs’ Complaint. Pay the required filing fee of $198.00 to the Court, or file an Application to Proceed In Forma Pauperis and request a waiver of the filing fee. Serve (by mail or hand delivery) a copy of your response upon the Plaintiffs whose name and address is shown below. If you fail to respond, the Plaintiffs can request your default. The Court can then enter judgment against you for the relief demanded by the Plaintiffs in the Complaint, even though you have never appeared in Court. To enforce the judgment, Plaintiffs could take money or property from you or some other relief awarded by the Court. If you intend to seek an attorney’s advice, do it quickly so that your response can be filed on time. Given under my hand this 20th day of April, 2021. CLERK OF THE COURT Rebecca Plunkett, Deputy Clerk ISSUED AT THE REQUEST OF: Robert J. Wines, Esq. Robert J. Wines, Prof. Corp. 687 6th Street, Suite 1 Elko, NV 89801 Published in : The East Valley Tribune October 31, November 7, 14, 21, 2021 / 42253

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of Laura Mae Griffin, Deceased or The Roy J. Griffin and Laura M. Griffin Living Trust, Deceased NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been ap-pointed as the Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to undersigned Personal Representative at 94-176 Anania Drive #271, Mililani, Hawaii. 96789. DATED this 10 day of NOVEMBER, 2021 /s/ Robert E. Griffin, trustee. Published: East Valley Tribune, Nov. 14, 21, 28, 2021 / 42776

RETURN YOUR TABLE GAMES CASINO CHIPS AT HARRAH’S AK-CHIN BEFORE THEY EXPIRE! If you have Table Games Casino chips received before July 7, 2021, please redeem them at the Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino cashier cage no later than March 31, 2022 for a full refund. Disclaimer: Any discontinued Table Games chips not returned by March 31, 2022 will be void and hold no cash value. Redemption must take place at the Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino cashier cage in person. Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino is not responsible for any unreturned Table Games chips. IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR PINAL COUNTY Case No: DO2021-01436 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO ESTABLISH PATERNITY, LEGAL DECISION-MAKING, PARENTING TIME AND CHILD SUPPORT (Honorable Patrick Gard) n Re the Matter of: CORY SCHINDEHETTE, Petitioner, and MELISSA VARGAS, Respondent. TO: MELISSA VARGAS, Respondent/Mother in the above referenced matter. A Petition to Establish Paternity, Legal Decision-Making, Parenting Time,and Child Support and a Motion for Temporary Orders Re: Legal Decision-Making, Parenting Time and Child Support has been filed by Petitioner, CORY SCHINDEHETTE; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: The Court has set a telephonic hearing on the Petition to Establish Paternity, Legal Decision-Making, Parenting Time, and Child Support on the 14th day of December, 2021 at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at the Pinal County Superior Court, located at 971 Jason Lopez Circle, Building A, Florence, Arizona 85132, before the Honorable Honorable Patrick K. Gard. The Honorable Patrick K. Gard’s division can be reached at (520) 866-5405 and HYPERLINK "mailto:nbrokaw@courts.az.gov" nbrokaw@courts.az.gov. The hearing shall be set for 15 minutes, and the Court will not hear or take evidence at this hearing. FAILURE TO APPEAR TELEPHONICALLY AT THE HEARING MAY RESULT IN THE COURT ISSUING A CIVIL ARREST WARRANT, OR WHERE APPLICABLE, A CHILD SUPPORT ARREST WARRANT, FOR YOUR ARREST. IF YOU ARE ARRESTED, YOU MAY BE HELD IN JAIL FOR NO MORE THAN 24 HOURS BEFORE A HEARING IS HELD. Counsel and/or parties shall provide the Court’s Judicial Assistance, Natalie (520-866-5405 & HYPERLINK "mailto:nbrokaw@courts.az.gov" nbrokaw@courts.az.gov) with a telephone number, not less than two and not more than five judicial days prior to the hearing; the Court shall initiate the call as near the scheduled time as the Court’s calendar permits. Requests for reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities must be made to the office of the Judge or Commissioner scheduled to hear this case five days before your scheduled court date. If you are receiving this Notice by publication, you may obtain a copy of the Petition by submitting a written request to: Renee King, 7702 E. Doubletree ranch road, Suite 300, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED this 27th day of October, 2021. GUYMON LAW /s/ Renee King Renee L. (Cook) King, Esq. Attorney for Petitioner. Published: East Valley Tribune, Nov 14, 21, 28, Dec 5, 2021 / 42723

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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) EXHAUST SYSTEM FEMA GRANT NO. EMW-2019-FG-04082 CITY OF MESA PROJECT NO. CP1051GRT DAVIS BACON WAGES APPLY FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECT OF THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received until Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. All sealed bids will be received electronically at EngineeringBids@mesaaz.gov . Bids must be submitted as an unencrypted PDF attachment with a maximum size limit of 20MB. Any bid received after the time specified will be returned without any consideration. This contract shall be for furnishing all labor, materials, transportation and services for the construction and/or installation of the following work: Apparatus exhaust removal systems at sixteen (16) Fire Station locations ranging from two (2) to four (4) bays each.

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For all technical, contract, bid-related, or other questions, please contact Stephanie Gishey at stephanie.gishey@mesaaz.gov. Contact with City Employees. All firms interested in this project (including the firm’s employees, representatives, agents, lobbyists, attorneys, and subconsultants) will refrain, under penalty of disqualification, from direct or indirect contact for the purpose of influencing the selection or creating bias in the selection process with any person who may play a part in the selection process. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential firms, to assure that contract decisions are made in public, and to protect the integrity of the selection process. All contact on this selection process should be addressed to the authorized representative identified above. Contractors desiring to submit proposals may purchase sets of the Bid Documents from ARC Document Solutions, LLC, at https://order.earc.com/arcEOC/PWELL_Main.asp?mem=29. Click on “Go” for the Public Planroom to access plans. NOTE: In order to be placed on the Plan Holders List and to receive notifications and updates regarding this bid (such as addenda) during the bidding period, an order must be placed. The cost of each Bid Set will be no more than $33.00, which is non-refundable. Partial bid packages are not sold. You can view documents on-line (at no cost), order Bid Sets, and access the Plan Holders List on the website at the address listed above. Please verify print lead time prior to arriving for pick-up. For a list of locations nearest you, go to www.e-arc.com. One set of the Contract Documents is also available for viewing at the City of Mesa’s Engineering Department at 20 East Main Street, Mesa, AZ. Please call 480644-2251 prior to arriving to ensure that the documents are available for viewing. In order for the City to consider alternate products in the bidding process, please follow Arizona Revised Statutes §34.104c. If a pre-bid review of the site has been scheduled, details can be referenced in Project Specific Provision Section #3, titled “Pre-Bid Review of Site.” Work shall be completed within 180 consecutive calendar days, beginning with the day following the starting date specified in the Notice to Proceed. Bids must be submitted on the Proposal Form provided and be accompanied by the Bid Bond for not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid, payable to the City of Mesa, Arizona, or a certified or cashier&#39;s check. PERSONAL OR INDIVIDUAL SURETY BONDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. The following forms are to be submitted with the Bid Proposal for Federal-Aid Projects. 1.Surety (Bid) Bond 2.Non-Collusion Bidding Certification (See Proposal Documents and Forms) 3. Certification Regarding Lobbying - Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (See Proposal Documents and Forms)

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The successful bidder will be required to execute the standard form of contract for construction within ten (10) days after formal award of contract. In addition, the successful bidder must be registered in the City of Mesa Vendor Self-Service (VSS) System (http://mesaaz.gov/business/purchasing/vendor-self-service). The successful bidder, simultaneously with the execution of the Contract, will be required to furnish a Payment Bond in the amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price, and the most recent ACORD® Certificate of Liability Insurance form with additional insured endorsements. The right is hereby reserved to accept or reject any or all bids or parts thereto, to waive any informalities in any proposal and reject the bids of any persons who have been delinquent or unfaithful to any contract with the City of Mesa. ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, Oct. 31, Nov 7, 14, 2021 / 42355

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