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BY TOM SCANLON Tribune Managing Editor

NEWS........................ 8 54 Mesa teachers got their Fiesta Bowl wishes granted.

BUSINESS ............. 18 A popular Mesa comic book store is back -- but in Gilbert.

SPORTS ............... 22 Skyline High's soccer team ready for action.

COMMUNITY ............................... 15 BUSINESS ..................................... 18 OPINION .. ..................................... 20 SPORTS ........................................ 22 CLASSIFIED ................................. 25 Zone

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he pandemic ultimately may be seen as a devious killer, taking the lives not only of thousands who died of COVID-19, but also with an increasing number of sudden deaths from shootings and car crashes. Though studies are still in the early stages, some experts feel the forced closures of the pandemic led to a rise in murders – which is

reflected in Mesa, where homicides are at 10year highs. On National Public Radio, which reported on a 30 percent nation-wide rise in 2020 murders compared to 2019 (based on FBI statistics), a criminologist at the University of Missouri-St. Louis said the pandemic likely was a prime suspect in the murder spike. In a recent Politico story, Vulcan Topalli, a professor of criminology at Georgia State University, said, “I’m not surprised at all that

we had an increase in crime. “Criminologists and public health people were saying that that was going to be the case as soon as they heard about the pandemic. And it’s pretty much come true at this point.” In Mesa, 24 people were murdered last year. Another 26 have been killed violently this year – the highest number since 26 were killed here in 2006.

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In Mesa City Helping those without Council, ‘no’ is a rare word BY TOM SCANLON Tribune Managing Editor

t the Nov. 1 Mesa City Council meeting, Mayor John Giles asked his colleagues to vote on a dozen items lumped together. “The motion passes unanimously,” he said after he and the six council representatives cast their votes. That 7-0 score was dutifully recorded in the minutes –as it has hundreds of times in 2021. Indeed, with little disagreement or discord evidenced, the two most common words on Mesa City Council minutes: “carried unanimously.” As is the case elsewhere, elected city rep-

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Oscar Gutierrez and Julie Christoph unload a large donation of dozens of frozen turkeys for United Food Bank's distribution of more than 2,000 frozen turkeys along with other nutritional holiday food items to people in need of food assistance. Desert Financial Credit Union donated $50,000 to match the number of turkeys donated by the community during the food bank's Turkey Tuesday event last week. “We’re invested in supporting the communities where we live and work,” says Jeff Meshey, Desert Financial Credit Union president and CEO. “That includes making sure people don’t go hungry and that families can celebrate Thanksgiving after a difficult year of coping with a pandemic.” Turkeys will be distributed 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, at Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St. in Mesa (David Minton/Tribune Staff Photographer)

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Mesa is also a microcosm of another deadly trend: traffic fatalities. Even as driving continues to decrease during the pandemic, deaths on the road are spiking. On June 1, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a report on 2020. “While Americans drove less in 2020 due to the pandemic, NHTSA’s early estimates show that an estimated 38,680 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes – the largest projected number of fatalities since 2007,” according to the agency. “This represents an increase of about 7.2 percent as compared to the 36,096 fatalities reported in 2019.” And yet, data from the Federal Highway Administration showed vehicle miles traveled in 2020 decreased by about 13 percent. Why did miles driven decrease, yet fatalities increase? “The main behaviors that drove this increase include: impaired driving, speeding and failure to wear a seat belt,” according to the NHTSA. In 2021, things only got worse. “Road fatalities spiked in the first half of 2021, the largest increase ever recorded in its reporting system’s history during a six-month period,” according to an Oct. 30 Forbes magazine article citing

Reflecting national trends, even as driving in Mesa has been reduced, the number of people killed on city streets is increasing. A Mesa Police Department photo shows the aftermath of a fatal wreck. (Mesa Police Department)

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The grim aftermath of a collision between a motorcycle and automobile suggests why more motorcyclists are dying in crashes. (Mesa Police Department)

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Fatal Crashes • 10-Year Mesa & National A chart shows deadly traffic crashes in Mesa mirror national trends. (City of Mesa)

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NHTSA data. “More than 20,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes on U.S. roads, a nearly 20 percent increase from the same period in 2020 ...Incidents of speeding and not using seatbelts were also found to be higher than before the pandemic.” Similar dangerous driving appears to be happening in Mesa. On Sept. 21, Mesa’s Transportation Advisory Board heard a presentation from Ryan Hudson, a city engineer, and the Mesa Police Department. According to Hudson, average daily traffic volume in Mesa decreased by about 30 percent in 2020. On the other hand, fatal crashes in Mesa increased from 28 in 2019 to 36 in 2020. Last year’s death total was the highest in a decade and more than double the number who died on Mesa roads in 2015. Through the first week of November, 35 people died in Mesa traffic collisions. The report Hudson presented showed 44 percent of those who died in 2020 were pedestrians. The total number of crashes decreased by 1 percent last year, yet fatalities increased by 29 percent. And, in 46 percent of fatalities, drugs or alcohol was a factor. This year, speeding was a factor in about a third of the fatalities. Pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities decreased, but motorcyclist deaths increased. Most fatal and serious injury crashes involving a pedestrian or bicyclist included the action of crossing the road, according to the report. Faults were found in pedestrians who did not use crosswalk, bicyclists who rode against traffic and motorists who failed to yield. According to David Rico, from 2017 to 2020 over one-third of Mesa road fatalities were pedestrians. Pedestrians who were killed often did not use crosswalks or disregarded signals. He summarized that most predominant violation of fatal and serious injury crashes over the last four years were “pedestrian did not use crosswalk,” “bicyclist rode against traffic” and “motorist failure to yield.” Hudson said a regional analysis by the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) had similar results. A

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Statistics & Trends

Crash Manners - 2017 to 2020 Fatal Crashes in Mesa

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A recent presentation to the Mesa Transportation Board illustrated trends in traffic deaths over the last four years. (City of Mesa) MAG report recommended additional crossing facilities. Lt. Jason Coon said the Mesa PD “started a fatal accident reduction program in January 2021 which targeted areas

most likely to have a fatal crash. The program includes educating the homeless population and providing selective enforcement.” Hudson noted the city has multiple

safety projects in various stages, including school zone improvements, intersection signal modifications (such as left turn arrows and flashing yellow arrows) and signal timing modifications. ■

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resentatives control the taxes, ordinances and various local regulations proposed by managers of various departments. But few cities seem to be as harmonious as Mesa, where Council in 2021 approved everything City Manager Chris Brady put before it. And, almost always, those approvals were without a single no vote. Last week, a motion to increase salaries of the mayor and city council members “carried unanimously.” In June, Mesa City Council approved – unanimously, a record $2.1 billion budget, with across-the-board raises of 2-3 percent for all 3,562 employees, plus another $2,000 bonus for all employees in January. The action followed a similar raise-plusbonus for employees that kicked off this calendar year. Council meetings are open to the public and carried live on the city’s Facebook page. One resident had a snarky comment to describe the meetings: “Pep rallies for city employees.” Council members declined to provide examples of times they voted no during 2021. Vice Mayor Jenn Duff was the only one to give a direct answer: “I voted ‘no’ once this year thus far,” she said. Other council members refused to give specific answers, instead referring the Tribune to the meeting minutes, which record votes from all of the public meetings. A review of the minutes show “no” votes to be as few and far between as ice-skating rinks in Mesa. Mark Freeman voted no three times. Kevin Thompson entered two no votes. Julie Spilsbury voted no once. Francisco Heredia and David Luna voted yes every time. Giles also did not record any no votes. The Tribune asked the mayor how he would answer someone who says “Giles is just a ‘yes man’ who approves anything Brady wants.” “When something comes before council for a vote at a meeting,” Giles replied, “that is not the first time the issue is being discussed. Many items on our agendas have spent months, if not years, getting to the point of a council vote. “Staff and constituent meetings, board and committee meetings, community feedback, staff presentations and recommendations, council feedback, research and discussions all inform decisions made at council meetings.”

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lone exception was Thompson’s no on setting a public hearing on the NDO. On March 1, Thompson and Freeman voted against the NDO, which passed 5-2. Also at Mayor John Giles leads Mesa City Council meetings, at which hundreds of the March “carried unanimously” votes were recorded. Giles and two council memmeeting, bers did not vote no the entire year. Two other council members regis- 1 City Council tered one no vote each. (City of Mesa) unanimously The review by the Tribune showed in approved 17 items, including a change 2021, Mesa City Council voted unani- to allow a three-story office building and mously at least 500 times. parking garage on West Bass Pro Drive that There were only four agenda items that neighbors vehemently opposed. received no votes. The most votes against “Councilmember Freeman remarked an individual item was two, which hap- that he has looked at the issues and met pened twice. with property owners and he understands “Most of the time we resolve matters their concerns,” according to the minutes, during study sessions to reach consensus which goes on to note Freeman moved to for council vote,” Duff noted. “Occasionally, approve the ordinance change. this does not occur.” Twenty items “carried unanimously” at Most study sessions are cordial, the March 15 meeting. jovial events, filled with inside jokes and The April 5 meeting, the first of the year chuckles. with council members gathering in perThere were a few notable exceptions, pri- son, featured 43 unanimous votes. Two marily passionate meetings regarding the weeks later, 37 items were approved withcity’s first Non Discrimination Ordinance. out a no vote. Mesa’s legislative year began with a Jan. Thirty-five unanimous votes took place 11 City Council meeting. at the May 3 meeting, followed by 41 According to the meeting minutes, unanimous votes two weeks later. “Mayor Giles summarized this year’s goals At the May 17 meeting, Duff objected to as having an ongoing effective pandemic and voted against an $800 million “mega response, as well as focusing on educa- data center” adjacent to Eastmark that was tion, equality, and the environment.” later revealed to be planned for Facebook. After Luna made a motion to elect Duff She was the only vote against the vice mayor, Heredia seconded it. request “Approving and authorizing the Council then made its first unanimous city manager to enter into a developvote of the year. Next, 20 agenda items ment agreement and sustainable wawere lumped into the “consent agenda” ter service agreement with Redale LLC, and approved unanimously. for the development of approximately The speedy, less-than-30-minute meet- 396 acres of property generally located ing with little discourse set the tone at the southeast corner of Elliot and Ellsfor 2021. worth roads.” At the next meeting, 14 items were apAt the June 7 meeting, 32 items received proved unanimously, although Freeman unanimous approval, including a zoning and Spilsbury voted against tobacco store change allowing for sports fields near Nicotine Source receiving a liquor license. McKellips and Country Club. On Feb. 8, 19 agenda items received Again, neighbors lined up to voice opunanimous approval. position to the project. Freeman thanked At the next council meeting, 29 items the residents for their participation (Giles sailed through with nary a no vote. The recognized Freeman as “a zealous advo-

cate for the Lehi community”) before voting against their wishes. Twenty-nine items, including the Cannon Beach development at Power and Warner roads, won unanimous approval at the June 21 meeting. An amendment to the ordinance regulating marjiuna facilities and 22 other items were approved unanimously July 1. Twenty-eight items, including a development agreement with El Dorado Elliot 128 on East Elliott Avenue, sailed through unanimously July 8. An industrial park on Sossaman and Warner roads and 43 other items won unanimous approval Aug. 23. A week later, City Council members all voted for a new Massage and Bodywork Establishment Operations ordinance and two dozen other agenda items. On Sept. 13, City Council unanimously approved a $300,000 annual canopy contract and 21 other items during a 13-minute meeting. A week later, it took only 7 minutes for council to approve 17 items, including the $6.9 million sale of city-owned land on North Stapley Drive and East Main Street to Country Creek Multifamily. The bulk of the meeting was made up of the reading of the agenda items. Twenty-two items whooshed through in 17 minutes at the Oct. 4 meeting. Unanimous approvals ranged from $11,000 for Mesa Arts Center “VIP chairs” to $4.3 million for the Warner Road Lift Station Project contract. On Oct. 18, City Council voted without discord on 34 agenda items, including a $6.4 million concrete installation and repair contract. A request for a liquor license by the Beer Research Institute for its new downtown taproom and arcade and two dozen other agenda items were unanimously approved Nov. 1. On Nov. 1, a raise for Brady and 24 other agenda items “carried unanimously.” Thompson did vote against a public hearing to establish city business licenses. But two weeks later, Thompson voted in favor of the city charging fees for business licenses; this time, Freeman was the lone vote against it. At the Nov. 15 meeting, 48 agenda “carried unanimously.” The “perfect record” of 2021 still may be broken, as the last Mesa City Council meetings of the year are scheduled for Dec. 1 and 8. ■

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Bipartisan bill pushes drones for inspections BY JULIO ELIAS Tribune Contributor

bipartisan effort in Congress that includes Democratic U.S. Rep Greg Stanton and Republican Rep. Garrett Graves of Louisiana aims to spend $200 million on drones for infrastructure inspection and employee training. The proposed funding will be split into two parts in which $100 million will be issued as grants for state, local and tribal governments to use drones to visually inspect hard-to-reach infrastructure. The other $100 million will be used to train employees who will use the drones. As the former mayor of Phoenix, Stanton said he is well aware that smaller, more rural and tribal governments may not have the flexibility in their budgets to invest in this kind of technology. Along with the limited access to this

technology, Stanton said engineers and other workers who will pilot the drones need to be properly trained in their use. Even though these grants are geared toward smaller, rural and tribal communities, places like Phoenix and Mesa would also be able to apply for the grants. Mesa Chief Inspector Trent Lamoreaux says the city has already implemented some drone technology in their inspections and that the use of drones can save time, money and workforce needed to complete inspections. “There’s a big siphon tube for the Central Arizona Project canal, when that’s dry, think of the fact that it’s a 96-inch pipe that goes in front of the Granite Reef Dam and under the river bottom and comes back up and it creates pounds of pressure,” said Lamoreaux. “That siphon continues to bring all that water all the way down and it goes over to

Green Valley, past Tucson. That’d be a great thing for a drone to fly through there.” Otherwise, Lamoreaux advises, in order for a crew to inspect the CAP pipe, a crew must go down into the manhole, bring machinery to pump the dry air out in order to create positive air flow, and potentially rent additional equipment needed for the job. There also is the need to consider the cost of emergency services needed in case something goes wrong. According to Stanton’s bill introduction press release, nearly half of America’s bridges are more than 50 years old, and other infrastructure is aging quickly. He said American workers must have safe, effective, and climate-friendly methods to inspect aging and decaying infrastructure and that traditional inspection methods are dependent on heavy machinery, creating situations that are dangerous, time consuming, expensive and bad

for the environment. “Drone technology has the potential to save lives and help preserve essential infrastructure,” said Greg Pecoraro, president and CEO of the National Association of State Aviation Officials. “This will not only help states aviation agencies acquire drone technology to safely inspect critical infrastructure, but also bolster the workforce needed to manage it, and improve public safety.” As technology and automation keeps advancing, Lamoreaux says a city will always need “boots on the ground.” “Drones aren’t going to do compaction testing, finishes on concrete or rolling patterns for asphalt. Just like the internet, a drone is a tool and it’s a great tool for sight work and grading,” Lamoreaux said. Drones or not, technology keeps advancing, infrastructure is aging and ultimately, America’s debt ceiling continues to rise. ■

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air purifier for the classroom. Shari Burtenshaw, a STEAM teacher at Whittier Elementary, is investing her grant in additional technology for the science lab. All the Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Charities wish recipients also will be honored next month during halftime at the Guaranteed Rate Bowl game at Chase Field. Over the six years of the program, Fiesta Bowl Wishes for Teachers granted $4.7 million to more than 1,200 Arizona teachers, impacting more than 500,000 children across the state. “Helping teachers, supporting children in the classroom and improving our overall community is what we strive for and do daily at SRP, which is a not-for-profit, community-based utility,” said Andrea Moreno, manager of SRP Community Stewardship. “Teachers are our unsung heroes, who give so much to our students in helping them become tomorrow’s leaders. Giving them a spotlight for their selfless work and support them with extra resources is an important part of the Fiesta Bowl’s commitment to our community,” said Mike Nealy, Fiesta Bowl executive director. ■

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whopping 54 teachers in Mesa public, charter and private schools have something extra to be thankful for after getting their wishes granted, courtesy of Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Charities. They are among 400 Arizona K-12 teachers who shared $1 million in grants given during a “virtual draft day” presented by the Salt River Project. Each teacher got $2,500. “They may not wear capes, but teachers are real-life superheroes. They give tirelessly to their students and Wishes for Teachers is our opportunity to reward them for their efforts,” said Jeff Meshey, president/CEO at Desert Financial. “Desert Financial was founded by teachers,” he continued. “We continue their legacy by returning as the title partner for this year’s Wishes for Teachers, in partnership with Fiesta Bowl Charities. Teachers often pay for school supplies out of their own pockets, so there’s no greater way to express our gratitude than by granting their classroom wishes.” Each fall, Arizona K-12 teachers are invited to fill out an online application detailing a school or classroom need. The wishes are verified and selected by

The Fiesta Bowl Mascot was busy calling teachers with the good news. (Special to the Tribune)

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• Applificial may inspect a business during cants inforregular business hours...The license or a mation. copy thereof must be kept at every fixed C o u n c i l - location of the business and must be disman Mark played upon demand of any city official,” F r e e m a n , according to the ordinance. who voted “Any person required to be licensed... against the who fails to obtain or maintain a license ordinance, in compliance with this Chapter will be asked for subject to the license fee and late fee prec l a r i f i c a - scribed in the schedule of fees and chargtion on what es. The fees imposed by this chapter will would be be deemed a debt owed to the city and made pub- the city may take any legally permissible lic. action to collect the debt.” With a 5-1 vote, Mesa City Council launched the city’s first-ever business liM e y e r “We want to make sure our citizens cense requirement with Vice Mayor Jenn Duff presiding in Mayor John Giles’ stressed the know we are there to help them and not absence. (City of Mesa) city “will regulate them,” said Councilwoman Julie city’s Business Services Department out- limit the data that’s available” for public Spilsbury. lined the concept and practice of Mesa’s viewing to business names, type of busiCouncilman David Luna said the Chamfirst-ever license to do business. ness, number of employees and expira- ber has asked for this “ever since I came He said this will be a centralized data- tion date of the business licenses. on the council in 2012...I think this is a base to: But a report provided to council mem- great idea and it’s about time. It’s been a • Support and assist small businesses bers suggested far wider uses. long time coming.” to comply with local and state regula“Data collected through the business Freeman was not buying the idea, nottions license will be used by city departments, ing the Mesa Fire Department already • Help businesses do business in Mesa. outside partner organizations such as has information on businesses. • Make businesses aware of job train- the Chamber of Commerce, and by busi“This is a simpler way to create a dataing opportunities and federal dollars. nesses themselves. base,” City Manager Chris Brady replied. • Inform businesses of new ordinances. There are multiple uses for the data Brady said two new employees will be • Share important information with collected through a business license,” the hired to monitor the system. small businesses in Mesa. report stated. Applications can be submitted online • Provide contact information for city “Tax Audit will be able to use the data to at mesaaz.gov/business/licensing. programs. find businesses that aren’t reporting and For more information, call 480-644Sally Harrison, president of the Mesa remitting transaction privilege tax. Eco- 2316 or email licensing.info@mesaaz. Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor nomic Development will be able to know gov. ■ of the business license. She said the da- what businesses tabase will help the chamber and city to are here in Mesa reach out to businesses. and will be able But some bristled at the “centralized to market city database” notion. programs to One business owner submitted a com- t h e m … C o d e ment card calling the idea of a business Compliance will license “a government privacy grab...it have another sounds to me more like a fee collection source of data to than an information collection.” search out propAccording to Meyer’s presentation, the erty owners.” city will collect: And the ordi• Business name, address, nance has some phone number. stern word• Mailing information. ing, demanding • Designated agent information. businesses show • Property ownership information. licenses upon • Emergency contact information. demand and fac• High level business information. ing fees for nonThe license will be cheaper than those required in other East Valley cit• Ownership information. compliance. • Controlling person. “Any city of- ies. Phoenix and Tempe do not require business licenses. (City of Mesa)

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ou need a license to drive, sell real estate or booze or be a nurse. And now in Mesa, you need a license to run a business. Not only that, but businesses must show their licenses to “any city official,” upon demand. The new law goes into effect Dec. 15. On Nov. 15, Mesa City Council approved “An ordinance amending Title 5 of the Mesa City Code (Business Regulations) by adding a new Chapter 5, entitled ‘Business License,’ requiring all persons conducting business in Mesa to obtain a business license.” The ordinance goes into effect 30 days after it was passed. The application for a business license will cost $10, followed by an annual fee of $25. This is a great deal, city staff stressed, compared to Chandler, which charges $45 each for the application and annual fee, or Scottsdale, where the application costs $62 with an annual fee of $50. But it doesn’t cost anything to run a business in Phoenix or Tempe; both don’t have business license requirements. The idea of requiring businesses in Mesa to get licenses had been discussed at various meetings over the course of six months. As he did earlier, Tim Meyer of the

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New apartment complex pegged for downtown BY TOM SCANLON Tribune Managing Editor

emember condos? Remember malls? With apartments in shortage, and landlords able to charge skyrocketing rents, developers seem to be turning up their noses at condos and treating big retail centers with utter disdain. Instead, those who look at patches of dirt and rubble appear most interested in rental units. A few months ago, downtown neighbors complained about a “bait and switch” at Sycamore Station, where developers are pushing ahead with rental units over homes-for-purchase. Though locals seem wary of rentals, city staff and Mesa City Council are in agreement on the need for more apartments within hollering distance of Sycamore Station. On Nov. 15, unanimous approval was granted “A resolution approving and authorizing the city manager to enter into a Development Agreement, a Government Property Lease Excise Tax (GPLET) Lease Agreement, and a perpetual easement

agreement for the development of 6.08± acres of privately-owned property located at 139 North Dobson Road, north of the northeast corner of West Main Street and North Dobson Road called Starpoint at Dobson Station.” Translation: What was once the booming Tri-City Mall will become a four-story, 245-unit apartment building. Arguing that it will help regenerate the neighborhood, city staff asked City Council to approve waiving more than $2 million in taxes. “The project is projected to generate greater revenues to the state, county, and city ($3.9 million) than the property taxes abated ($2.3 million).” StarPoint at Dobson Station is to be built behind the Sycamore Station project that is bordered by Main Street. As the development agreement notes, StarPoint Properties, the Beverly Hillsbased owner, “intends to develop the property into a four-story, multi-family residential development with market-rate apartments.” A presentation laid out the history of the area, from boom to bust.

“The property was originally developed in 1968 as part of an enclosed shopping mall with anchor stores Diamond’s and J.C. Penney (‘Tri-City Mall’),” it said. “Beginning in the late 1970s, partially due to competition from other malls in the city, Tri-City Mall underwent a period of decline that continued through the late 1990s. In 1984, Diamond’s closed its store to consolidate with another location, and in 1998, J.C. Penney also closed.” Breaking hearts of downtown shoppers, the mall was demolished in 1999. Though a modest shopping center anchored by a Safeway sprouted, a hearty, 6-acre chunk remained fallow. A study placed the insulting tag “blight” on the neighborhood: “Per the blight assessment study, the crime rate by census tract for the area of the property was 253 percent higher than the city average and the code compliance violation rate by census tract for the area of the Property was 285 percent higher than the city average.” The “blight” word opens up the area for a GPLET contract. StarPoint bought the Dobson Station location in April.

In a press release, StarPoint Properties executive Sandy Schmid noted, “The property at Dobson Station is in a high-growth market with unprecedented demand. We are planning to develop up to 220 generously-sized apartments at modest rents. It’s the right asset class in the right location.” The release was enthusiastic about a potential “eight-year abatement of property taxes, subject to negotiation with the city.” According to the city’s presentation, to get tax breaks, the developer must meet tight deadlines: Obtain zoning clearance by Nov. 30, 2021. Commence construction on or before March 31, 2022. Complete construction on or before June 30, 2024. Also as part of the agreement, the developer agreed to allow “perpetual access easement” for Mesa Public Schools buses to and from nearby Webster Elementary School. The sprawling apartment building is required to have a neon sign, two public art installations and a “Hero’s Refrigerator” with beverages for first responders. ■

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he Sonoran Arts League and The Holland Center have partnered up for the first time ever to provide a two-day artisan market in Scottsdale Dec. 3-4. The market will offer handmade creations by 75 artists, most of whom are league members. “This is something we haven’t done before and we’re looking forward to creating a new indoor market opportunity for vendors in December,” said league Executive Director Kait Huble. The Holland Center has historically held its Sage Art Market in spring but last year, with the already struggling arts community dealt a large blow by the pandemic, artists begged for a second event to sell their works. “The arts economy took a big hit during 2020, like most industries did,” said Huble. “Unfortunately, artists in Arizona had

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esa’s Sing School Children’s Choir will present a holiday concert and carol sing-along, titled “Christmas Bells are Ringing,” at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Center of Compassion at the Love of Christ Lutheran Church, 1525 North Power Road, Mesa. Admission is free but the choir will be collecting donations of fast food gift cards from $5-15 to donate to the Sunshine Acres Children’s Home in Mesa. There will also be an opportunity to donate toward scholarships to help families participate in Sing School who could not otherwise do so. A table will be set up in

the foyer for both the Sunshine Acres gift cards and scholarship donations. Conducted by Missy Gardiner, Sing School is a choral and vocal arts education program for children who love to sing. Sing School choirs include Do Re Minnows (ages 5-8) and Harmony Stars (ages 7-13). Tuition is $160-170 per semester with a registration fee of $35. The choirs meet to rehearse Monday afternoons at the Love of Christ Lutheran Church. The choirs promote “Healthy vocal technique, sound musicianship, and performance skills, all in a fun, uplifting atmosphere.” The director is on a mission to “Enrich the lives of children” and

“share the joy and unity choral singing fosters.” A member of both the National Association of Teachers of Singing and the American Choral Directors Association, Gardiner has a bachelor’s degree in vocal performance and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in music education. She has also taught piano and voice lessons for several years and has participated in many elite choirs herself. After the concert, the young choir members anxiously await their visit to Sunshine Acres to present their collected gift card donations. “The children in Sing School want to make a difference for other children in

the area,” said Gardiner. “They are motivated to work together to strengthen the community – not only through music but also through service.” These fast food gift cards are used often by the Sunshine Acres Children’s Home to provide meals for the children in their care. Their mission is to “provide a loving, wholesome, Christian home for children who are separated from their parents and help them establish longterm relationships with stable parental figures, preparing them for success in adult life.” Learn more and register at: MySingSchool.com or MelissaGardiner@MySingSchool.com ■

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not felt strong support from the community for many years pre-pandemic. We’re working to build that back up.” One of the big ways that is being built up is through a budding effort to promote collaboration among nonprofits. “We’re all thinking of ways that we can come together and pull our different missions together to serve our community,” said Jennifer Rosvall, executive director of the Holland Center. Huble wants to break down the stereotype that art organizations are difficult to work with. “Arts organizations in the state don’t always have the best reputation for collaboration and we’re working to change that because we’re stronger together and we would rather collaborate than compete,” Huble said.

With the partnership forged, Rosvall believes this event will serve as a unique opportunity for artists to sell their crafts. “This is the opportunity for artists who may not do the large shows to be able to come and share their art with our community,” she said. Of course, customers will have a good opportunity to purchase gifts from local artists and support the local arts economy. “With the issues in the supply chain, it’s a great year to support local artists and shop locally because those goods are not stuck at a port,” Huble said. With offerings that include ornaments, jewelry with natural stones, glass art, fiber art, watercolor and acrylic paintings, the market gives people an opportunity to score some original handmade artwork that won’t break the bank, as most items will be listed below $300.

“The great thing about the arts world is that price and value are two completely different things so you don’t have to necessarily spend a great deal of money to have something of real true value to you,” said Huble. Huble also believes that because customers can meet the artists who made the works and hear their stories, they will have a deeper connection with the work. “With everything being local and handmade, it makes for a much more treasured trinket, sentiment or gift,” Huble said. “Understanding the story makes you so much more emotionally invested with a product or a piece of work.” The same can be said for the artists, as the exchange is mutually beneficial for them. “I love the energy of when the artists are engaging with the community and when

customers get excited about the work that they do, that’s a big personal win,” Huble said. “The artists put so much of their heart and soul into their work and I appreciate the validation they feel when the community gets excited and comes out.” Consequently, this event will remind the public of the growing community of artists within the Sonoran Arts League. “Our hope is to show the general public here are some hidden gems if you haven’t found them already,” said Rosvall. “This builds a community amongst the artists themselves and they enjoy meeting each other and they will sometimes put together small shows together.” “This is exciting in the fact that this is the first year of the event and the first year of the collaboration,” said Huble. “The Holland Center has a beautiful venue and we are so excited to be able to host the event with them.” ■

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Revived Atomic Comics opening Nov. 24 in Gilbert BY JAYSON PETERS NerdvanaMedia.com

he new Atomic Comics, which recently announced a comeback 10 years after the Arizona chain folded, is opening Wednesday, Nov. 24, in Macerich’s SanTan Village shopping center in Gilbert. The store, at 2270 E. William Fields Road, Suite 108, Gilbert, will be open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m.6 p.m. Sundays. The store announced that opening day would feature a “Local Comic Shop Day” celebration with area creators appearing for signings and sketches 4-6 p.m.; another creator event is planned for noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 27. The SanTan Village online directory shows the Atomic Comics Gilbert store located next to Massage Envy, a short walk from Harkins Theatres in the outdoor shopping plaza. Mike Malve, the former Atomic Comics chain’s original owner who has local business backers for the reboot, and Macerich representatives confirmed the location to Nerdvana. Malve recently teased Valley comic book fans with interior demolition photos preparing the location and exterior shots, as did the official Atomic Comics Instagram and Facebook profiles. After telling followers to expect an opening in time for the holiday shopping season, Malve on Nov. 1 announced the Nov. 24 opening. “What a great week to open, not only do we have a cool event planned for that day, it also leads into Black Friday and all of the holiday shopping bonanza,” Malve said in an email to Nerdvana. Hints started dropping on the social media accounts as early as September; the Arizona Corporation Commission shows an LLC filing in August of this year under the names of Maricopa County residents Joe Furman and Scott Hagen. Malve said Furman will be working side

Village had an amazing space that just so happens to be next to Harkins movie theater.” Malve originally started Atomic Comics in 1988 as Bubba’s Comic Store in Phoenix. A year later, it moved to Mesa and changed its name to Atomic Comics. Additional stores followed at Phoenix’s Metrocenter, Chandler in the East Valley and Paradise Valley before the chain went bankrupt and closed in 2011, blaming its expansion, the troubled economy following the Great Recession and a Mesa storeMike Malve is excited about his revival of Atomic Comics, which opens front that was deWednesday in SanTan Village. (Special to the Tribune) stroyed by a car by side in the store with him. “He has a five years earlier which sent patrons elsegreat passion and knowledge of geek cul- where during months of reconstruction. ture and I’m excited to be working with The chain had a reputation nationwide him,” he added. for a knowledgeable staff as well as freAtomic will also partner with Comi- quent promotions and popular events cHub, an ecommerce platform for online that would bring big-name industry talent sales via web and mobile app, and will to connect with fans in the Valley. ship to customers “anywhere,” Malve said. Malve used his industry connections in The partners already are looking be- these efforts, as well as making sure the yond Gilbert to possible future expansion Atomic Comics brand was enshrined in the elsewhere: “We have several locations in 2010 big-screen adaptation of the Mark mind throughout Arizona,” Malve said. Millar-John Romita Jr. title “Kick-Ass.” Why the Gilbert/SanTan Village? “I’ve always wanted to bring Atomic Com“It’s an untapped market in the Valley,” ics back,” Malve told Nerdvana. “I was just Malve said. “There’s nothing like Atomic waiting for the right time to do it, and waitComics on the east side of town. We love ing to find the right people to do it with.” being near movie theaters and SanTan “I am really excited to be back in the

comics retail game, I miss that nonstop everyday action that comes with owning a comic book store,” Malve said. “The daily interaction with your customers, publishers and other friends in the industry is just a lot of fun. Every day is like Christmas morning. “We’ve had some old employees and friends come by the shop and help us bag and board comics and hangout. The joy I’ve seen from the people that came by and found the shop early, be it past Atomic Comics employees or customers, the happiness I’m feeling is really shared by them when they step into the new store and they realize Atomic Comics is back.” Nerdvana asked Malve how the new Atomic Comics will be different from the brand’s previous life. “The collectibles market has been incredibly strong the last couple of years and shows no signs of slowing down,” Malve said. “Since Atomic Comics shut down 10 years ago, no other stores have really been able to offer the type of experiences and culture that Atomic Comics was able to deliver on for so many years. “The current state of the world we are living in, people need something to keep them busy and find joy in, comics and collectibles have become even more important to collectors.” When asked if he plans to take on other local stores (like Samurai Comics, which picked up where Atomic left off and recently expanded to Chandler), he said Atomic wants to be a part of the healthy and thriving geek community in the Valley. “There are a lot of great comics stores out there, but we will be trying to push the envelope as we always have by providing as many fun products as we can including comics, toys, statues, magic cards, Pokemon cards, board games, clothing, accessories, gifts, and anything else that is fun and geeky.” ■

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find that the pre-made pie shells and the pumpkin pie mix will set them back more this year than last year. What’s important to note in all this, however, is that the survey is based on the price federation shoppers found when they went to the store. More to the point, it does not include the savings that are available for customers who hold a grocer’s affinity card. And there are some deals to be had. At Fry’s for example, a $25 purchase qualifies buyers for a Butterball turkey at 99 cents a pound. And Kroger’s own brand is available for 79 cents a pound. Bashas’ has a similar deal, offering either Jennie-O or Norbest turkeys at 79 cents a pound with a $25 purchase. And Safeway and Albertsons -- they’re owned by the same company -- are offering to match what the other stores are advertising for one of their Signature Farms turkeys. The Farm Bureau did not do a survey this year for an all-organic dinner. ■

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Anonymity denigrates ESPN’s Sarver story BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Tribune Columnist

n my first newspaper job 30 years ago, I worked for higher-ups who were, to put it mildly, cretins. One boss, dead now, stood out for his screaming, insults, and the glee he took in being outrageously offensive. Part of my job was taking part in afternoon news meetings, where this head honcho presided over a discussion about what would make tomorrow’s page one. In one such meeting, the focus turned to a homicide committed in a poor part of the city. The big boss had a question. “What persuasion” was the dead man? Informed the victim was Black, he uttered a word I’ll never forget. “Next.” The killing was buried deep inside the paper. We all left there disgusted by where we worked and for whom. But nobody objected. I didn’t say a word. Maybe be-

cause this was the 1990s, or because I was a coward, new to the job and afraid to be fired. Regardless, I am ashamed to retell the story in print. I do so because, to hear ESPN tell it, working for the Phoenix Suns under owner Robert Sarver may be a lot like working for that despot – a bully, a misogynist, a racist. These are charges Sarver has denied through his attorneys, including in a lengthy denial released weeks before ESPN published its Nov. 4 story, written by senior writer Baxter Holmes. Holmes’ piece accuses Sarver of frequently using the n-word, including in the presence of Black employees like thenCoach Earl Watson. Holmes says he interviewed more than 70 former and current Suns employees, including executives and at least one co-owner. The story describes “a toxic and sometimes hostile workplace” during Sarver’s 17 years owning the Suns. Sarver’s denials have been emphatic. “I’ve never called anyone or any group of people the N-word, or referred to anyone

or any group of people by the N-word, either verbally or in writing,” he said through his lawyers. “I don’t use that word. It is abhorrent and ugly and denigrating and against everything I believe in.” The NBA has hired law firm Wachtell Lipton to investigate the charges. Media reports indicate the investigators have offered team employees confidentiality in exchange for their participation in the investigation. That confidentiality bothers me, as does the confidentiality granted by ESPN to virtually every accuser in the story – essentially everyone quoted with the exception of Earl Watson, who Sarver fired only three games into the 2017 season, after a 48-point defeat that ranks as the worst opening night loss in NBA history. After three decades writing news, I understand the desire of sources to stay anonymous. But Holmes’ 70 interviewees are not risking their safety or lives in calling out Sarver. The former employees may be

risking some career impact. The current Suns employees? They’d be risking a job they might be better off leaving, given the workplace they’ve described. Had ESPN’s sources used their names, they very well might have been hailed as heroes. In 2021, in the more supportive culture of whistleblowing that exists today, I’d say the chances were 50-50. Regardless, we will never know. Criticizing their anonymity is easy for me to do. It even brands me a hypocrite. After all, I didn’t have the fortitude to confront a bully when I had the chance, even anonymously. I’m still ashamed by that failure. I’ve never been a Sarver fan, so denigrating those who have attacked him feels uncomfortable. But I have come to feel strongly about speaking truth to power. Holmes’ story is thorough, but its rampant anonymity leads me to wonder how much of it is gospel truth. I think it’s better to put your name on the things you say. Every last word. ■

and the sound stage; projection is the “perpetual process.” Whether in a theater, at a drive-in, or via video, films depend on projection for viewing and ultimately, for revenue. But in “Hollywood for the cosmetically challenged”— the place we commonly call Washington, D.C.— politics provides a different meaning for “projection.” In a recent column, Victor Davis Hanson describes it as “the psycho-political syndrome of attributing all of one’s own sins to one’s opponents.” Examples abound. One of the most vexing problems we face as a nation is now called “Bidenflation.” In less than one year, Ol’ Joe and his crew have triggered an inflationary spiral by clamping down on energy production, shutting down domestic pipelines and imposing even more excessive regulation on the oil and gas industry.

Democrat poll numbers have tanked. Under the guise of oversight, Democrat Reps. Carolyn Maloney of New York and Ro Khanna of California held a hearing titled “Fueling the Climate Crisis: Exposing Big Oil’s Disinformation Campaign.” This Democrat duo hopes to evade the jaws of defeat, having ignored the actions of “The Biden Bunch,” but impugned energy companies. Maloney, chair of the House Oversight Committee, made it clear she would overlook any cogent responses offered by the energy executives “invited” to testify, as in her scripted remarks she claimed that those executives were obviously lying. Maloney chose to define differences of opinion as devious deceptions – even when some who testified agreed that there is, in fact, climate change – but not to the apocalyptic degree enshrined in

Democrat dogma. One glaring omission in this “oversight” hearing was obviously a deliberate oversight: the extent to which energy dollars have fueled the campaigns of Maloney and the personal fortune of Khanna. Nonpartisan campaign finance watchdogs have documented that the New York congresswoman has taken campaign contributions totaling over $100,000 from the energy industry—including $12,000 from oil and gas interests for next year’s midterms—even after signing a “no fossil fuel” pledge in the last election cycle. In attempting to publicly shame energy executives, Maloney believes it will deflect attention from her oil-soaked campaign coffers, which at one point had her ranked ninth among all 435 House members.

Energy hearing indicated Democratic reps’ hypocrisy BY JD HAYWORTH Tribune Columnist

hat is the strongest combination in the history of “Filmdom?” The combination fused together tighter than popcorn and hot butter is Hollywood and the American Left. The closeness between Tinseltown’s “creative community” and the political causes supported therein can be found in the plot lines of major motion pictures and television shows, the high-dollar donations lavished on Democrat candidates, and the sheer “star power” that energizes campaigns when a candidate’s charisma is in short supply. Hollywood has even contributed one of its terms from the film industry lexicon: projection. Production runs its course on location

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Khanna obviously believed that he took his “star turn” during the hearing when he demanded that oil executives commit to an “independent audit to verify that none of [their] funds are going to climate denial.” He never speaks publicly about the energy investments found in his family’s ample portfolio. “Newsweek” recently reported that Khanna’s family purchased between $30,000 and $100,000 in stock from Chevron and ExxonMobil. That same report states that they also purchased $3,003 to $45,000 worth of shares in natural gas companies. Those revelations have put Rep. Khanna on the defensive, but still he’s in denial. How else to explain that oil and gas have made up as much as $1.6 million of assets in his fortune? He now claims he’s divesting from the fossil fuel industry, but his recent campaign reports record over $11,000 in oil contributions for the current cycle. No one is claiming that either member of this Democrat duo is laundering funds – just pointing out that they’re both stuck in a permanent “spin cycle. ■

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inter sports are now heading into their campaigns. At Skyline High School, the men’s soccer team is building chemistry while they search for their identity. Unlike in previous years, this Coyotes team is young. The squad only has eight returning players, with the rest joining the varsity team for the first time. The majority of these new players are freshman and sophomores. Head Coach Fernado Pacheco has worked to get the two groups to work together. Throughout the offseason the team has had practice and weight training sessions after school. At practice, the early brotherhood forming was in full effect. The players went from working hard in a possessionbased drill to loosening up with a final shooting drill to round out the day. What went from the shouts of “ball” and “man on” came the joking shouting and teasing of players wanting to have another shot on goal. Pacheco also plans on having team outing events like bowling and team dinners. “The more we hang out together, the more chemistry we will get, and the better used to each other we will get,” junior Shakib Martinez said. “The identity we are going for is swinging the field,” sophomore Alejandro Gonzales said. “I think that will be a successful identity for us because we are a very technical team.” In Pacheco’s last seven years at Skyline, five as the JV coach and two as the varsity coach, the Coyotes have not once made the playoffs. With the Coyotes heading into their third season under coach Pacheco, the team chemistry and identity have been focused on in order to create a new winning program at Skyline. “We found a lot of success in the JV program just because we were able to see each other as family. We were able to do the little

Desert Ridge’s girls’ soccer program has several key veteran leaders this season that should make for a successful year for the Jaguars. Amanda Bix returns as a senior and she is joined by Eastern Washington commit Jada Cross and several other seniors. A senior-heavy squad in 2020-21, the Desert Ridge boys’ basketball team will rebuild with a slew of junior talent after making the postseason a year ago.

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Skyline High School soccer coach Fernando Pacheco directs his players at practice, Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Skyline High School in Mesa, Arizona. (David Minton/Staff Photographer) things in care for one another, as in, work hard for one another. The big goal now with the varsity program is . . . we want to have a winning record,” Pacheco said.

Mountain View

Fresh off a run to the postseason, Mountain View’s boys’ basketball team hopes to continue its success under legendary coach Gary Ernst. The team returns several key players, including center Jackson Bowers. However, with Mountain View’s football program still in the playoffs, the Toros may be without their big man. Mountain View’s wrestling team returns several key contributors, including junior Daniel Miranda who won the 120-pound title last year.

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The Red Mountain basketball team clinched a spot in the playoffs last season and hopes to build upon that behind junior guard Braedon Moore, who shined for the Mountain Lions in the summer. Both of Red Mountain’s soccer programs are fresh off playoff berths and return key players to make yet another run at the postseason.

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Talbot Cummard returns for a Mesa program that experienced heartbreak in the first round of the playoffs last season, losing to rival Mountain View. A slew of top wrestlers return for the Jackrabbits, including Aaliayah Bonds for the girls and Joseph Jarman for the boys. This season will be the last for coach David DiDomenico, who last year coached his 250th win.

The Eastmark girls’ soccer program broke through to the playoffs last season, winning the play-in game before falling in the first round of the 3A Conference tournament. The team’s leading scorers – McKenzie Jost, Paisely Leitzell and Mireya Sauceda – were all freshman last season. The Firebirds were without a senior on the team last season and will be one of the favorites heading into 2021-22. ■

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Rachel Early and Jaden Leslie led the Dobson girls’ basketball program to the semifinals last season, capping off one of the best seasons in team history. Now with both graduated, the Mustangs will lean upon sophomore Ahdiayh Chee for scoring. She was third on the team last season as a freshman behind Early and Leslie.

Westwood

Westwood’s girls’ basketball program fell in the quarterfinals to Dobson, ending yet another successful season for the Warriors. Nyese Jones, Nikkianna Kinsel and Kristine Scabby, three of the four leading scorers for the team last season, all return for a year that should be filled with more

Skyline High School’s Alejandro Gonzales at soccer practice, Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Skyline High School in Mesa, Arizona. (David Minton/Staff Photographer)

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deeply. Viola was born on September 24, 1929 in Santurce, Puerto Rico, daughter to Rizalina Bayonet and Felix Salgado. She came to Bronx, New York as a child where she grew up. She loved music, especially opera. Viola cultivated her passion by taking voice lessons and mastering the castanets, ultimately singing Bizet’s “Carmen” in Carnegie Hall in 1951. She met the love of her life, Edward V. Bohun in Central Park, New York City in 1949, while he was on leave from the Army. In 1952, they were married in St. Anselm’s Church in New York City. The newlyweds moved to his hometown, Erie, Pennsylvania and started their family. They were eventually parents to six daughters. While raising her family, Viola became an active member of Sacred Heart Church choir and joined the Erie Philharmonic Orchestra Chorus. In 1971, Viola’s long-term health issues led the family to settle in Phoenix, Arizona. She soon joined the St. Simon &amp; Jude Church Choir and the Phoenix Masterworks Chorale. Viola traveled with these groups to London’s Royal Festival Hall , Germany, Paris, Lourdes and Mexico on concert tours. A favorite memory was singing for Pope John Paul II in 1987. Viola and Edward moved to Gilbert, Arizona in 2004 where she sang in St. Mary Magdalene Church Choir until her retirement. She remained a devout member of the church. In recent years, Viola and her husband enjoyed spending summers in San Diego, California, visiting with family and cuddling their furry rescue pup, Holly. When asked for her favorite memories, she responded: having her babies and celebrating the couple’s 65th Anniversary on a family vacation to Hawaii. Viola was preceded in death by her mother, Rose and her brother Frank. She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Edward and six daughters, Theresa Bohun, M.D. of San Diego, Mary Bohun of El Mirage, Elizabeth (Dolly) Cluff and her husband Mark of Gold Canyon, Christine Trimble of Bakersfield, Kathleen Hunsaker and her husband Alan of Gilbert and Michelle Bohun of San Diego. She also enjoyed the love of 10 grand children and 18 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings, Peter Salgado of San Antonio, Texas and Lidia Romero of Ozone Park, New York. A funeral mass and Celebration of Life will be held at St. Mary Magdalene Church, located at 2654 E. Williams Field Road, Gilbert, Arizona on November 22, 2021. The vigil service will begin at 10:00 a.m. with mass to follow at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Viola’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105. A private Rite of Interment will take place the following day at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Mesa, Arizona.

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1. ANX21-00728 (District 6) Annexing property located north of north of Pecos Road and west of Signal Butte Road (71.3± acres). Initiated by the applicant, Josh Tracy, Ryan Companies; for the owner, Tucker Properties, LTD. 2. ZON21-00730 (District 6) Within the 10300 to 10600 blocks of East Pecos Road (north side) and within the 6400 to 6800 blocks of South 222nd Street (west side). Located west of Signal Butte Road on the north side of Pecos Road (71.3± acres). Rezone from Agriculture (AG) to Light Industrial (LI); Site Plan Review and Special Use Permits. This request will allow for industrial development. Josh Tracy, Ryan Companies, applicant; Tucker Properties, LTD., owner. 3. ZON20-00840 (District 1) Within the 1000 block of East McKellips Road (south side). Located west of Stapley Drive on the south side of McKellips Road (4.5± acres). Rezone from Single Residence 9 (RS-9) and Multiple Residence 4 (RM-4) to Multiple Residence 2 (RM-2) with a Planned Area Development Overlay (PAD); and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for a multiple residence development. Victoria Snively, United Realty MTA, applicant; Thomas Adhoot, owner. The Mesa City Council will hold a public hearing concerning the following ordinances at the December 8, 2021 City Council meeting beginning at 5:45 p.m. in the Mesa City Council Chambers, 57 East First Street.

1. An ordinance modifying terms/rates/fees/charges for electric utility services. (Districts 1 and 4) 2. An ordinance modifying terms/rates/fees/charges for natural gas utility services. (Citywide) 3. An ordinance modifying terms/rates/fees/charges for water utility services. (Citywide) 4. An ordinance modifying terms/rates/fees/charges for wastewater utility services. (Citywide) 5. An ordinance modifying terms/rates/fees/charges for solid waste utility services. (Citywide) DATED at Mesa, Arizona, this 21st day of November 2021. DEE ANN MICKELSEN, City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, Nov 21, 2021 / 4285x

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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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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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 BE-LOW 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 Val-ley Tribune October 31, November 7, 14, 21, 2021 / 42253

Public Notices Yrs Due Delinquent Assessments TOTAL COMMERCE SYSTEMS, LLC AN ARIZONA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 989 S Main St Ste A435 Cottonwood, AZ 86326, 1/52, 11A, 231, Annual, 2019-2021, $3,351.88; PHYLLIS DENISE JEFFERSON 8 Mcchurch Ct Apt E Randallstown, MD 21133, 1/52, 37A, 226, Annual, 2019-2021, $3,351.88; TOTAL COMMERCE SYSTEMS, LLC AN ARIZONA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 989 S Main St Ste A435 Cottonwood, AZ 86326, 1/52, 41A, 129, Annual, 2019-2021, $3,351.88; JASON C TRAFTON & BRENDA TRAFTON 15827 Pine Cone Ln Tomball, TX 77377, 1/104, 46E, 122M, Biennial, 2019-2021, $885.91; JAB PROPERTIES INVESTMENT, LLC A TENNESSEE LIMITED LIABLITY COMPANY 4544 3rd Ave S Saint Petersburg, FL 33711, 1/52, 12A, 229, Annual, 2019-2021, $3,351.88; KASSI HARRIS 3000 Green Mountain Dr Ste 420 Branson, MO 65616, 1/52, 16A, 124M, Annual, 2019-2021, $2,620.95; KIPP JOHANNSEN PO Box 7293 Seminole, FL 33775, 1/52, 13A, 224M, Annual, 2019-2021, $2,620.95; TOTAL COMMERCE SYSTEMS, LLC AN ARIZONA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 989 S Main St Ate A435 Cottonwood, AZ 86326, 1/52, 20A, 228, Annual, 2019-2021, $3,351.88; MARINA BAY AND MIDLER SERVICES, LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 28 Shannon Circle Mascotte, FL 34753, 1/52, 29A, 125, Annual, 2019-2021, $3,351.88; ALEXANDRU COLEV PO Box 692468 Orlando, FL 32869, 1/52, 6A, 230, Annual, 2019-2021, $3,351.88; JACE ELLIS BINGHAM 6 Anne St Canton, NC 28716, 1/52, 18A, 117, Annual, 2019-2021, $3,351.88; JERRY WAYNE THOMPSON 124 Mill Creek Cir Lot 7 Jesup, GA 31545, 1/52, 8A, 133, Annual, 20192021, $3,351.88; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS 32997.0041 (GROUPWISE) 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 20210916758, 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 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

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 appointed 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 Vallkey Tribune, Nov. 14, 21, 28, 2021 / 42776

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