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Wetter-than-usual summer elevates EV mosquito risks

BY CECILIA CHAN Tribune Staff Writer

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pickup truck mounted with a fogging machine drives along an East Valley roadway, unleashing chemicals into the night air in an effort to control mosquitoes and the disease they carry.

Just this past July, Maricopa County Environmental Services sent out its trucks 17 days, mostly to the East Valley and largely to the Gilbert area, according to the county’s fogging calendar.

They could be making many more trips as the second wettest monsoon season in two decades increases the breeding areas for mosquitos.

Even without the heavy rains, mosquitoes take to Gilbert and the rest of the East Valley.

“The east side is comprised of areas with lots of older communities and drainage systems,” department spokesman Johnny Dilone explained. “Plus, it has floor irrigation and agriculture areas in closer proximity to housing developments.”

August’s rainfall so far is making this monsoon season the second wettest on record since 1990, according to meteorologist Marvin

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The dreaded Culex mosquito is the most common carrier of West Nile virus.

Percha with the National Weather Service in Phoenix.

“So far in the monsoon season we are definitely above average,” Percha said. “Now, of course, we still have the rest of it to go and if we dry out and don’t get anymore, we will fall behind.”

From June 15, the start of the monsoon season to Aug. 12, the Phoenix metropolitan area got on average 2.3 inches of rain, Percha said.

“Right now, the outlook favors above-average for the remainder of the monsoon,” he See

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Laboratory technician Scott Harden of the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department sorts through a batch of dead mosquitoes to determine how many may be carrying a virus.

Mesa, Gilbert mayors side with APS in clean-energy suit

BY WAYNE SCHUTSKY Tribune Staff Writer

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legal challenge to the Clean Energy for a Healthy Arizona ballot initiative has high-profile backing from two East Valley mayors.

Mesa Mayor John Giles and Gilbert Mayor Jenn Daniels both signed on as plaintiffs on the lawsuit that challenges the ballot initiative, although they won’t discuss their reasons.

The challenge comes from Arizonans for Affordable Energy, a group funded by APS

parent company Pinnacle West.

If passed by voters, the measure would require some Arizona electricity providers to pull at least 50 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

Arizonans for Affordable Energy argues that the initiative, if passed, could double customers’ electric bills.

DJ Quinlan, spokesman for Clean Energy for a Healthy Arizona, pushed back at that allegation.

He said that a study commissioned by Natural Resources Defense Council and performed

by energy firm ICF found that the initiative would reduce average electricity bills in Arizona by $3 per month in 2030 and result in $4 billion in savings between 2020 and 2040.

Giles and Daniels referred all questions to Matthew Benson, director at Veridus, a lobbying and public relations firm contracted by APS. Benson said he was unsure whether Arizonans for Affordable Energy reached out to the mayors to sign on to the lawsuit or if Giles and Daniels approached the group to add their See

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Las Sendas man’s clash with hiker provokes citation

BY JIM WALSH Tribune Staff Writer

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ormer Mesa City Council member Bill Jaffa’s new home sits on the side of mountain in Las Sendas, an exclusive community in northeast Mesa, looking like a giant white fortress on a private street in a gated community.

But if Jaffa and his wife, Joanne, were searching for peace and tranquility, their plan appears to have backfired.

Bill Jaffa, an accountant who served on the council in the late 1990s, has suddenly emerged as a You Tube star – but not in a complimentary fashion.

The video depicts him as an angry homeowner who confronts hikers on the nearby Hawes Loop Trail, calling police on one woman and accusing her of trespassing.

The You Tube videos went viral, registering at least 70,000 hits.

Jaffa’s confrontation with Elaine Norton wasn’t the first time he has butted heads with hikers.

A Mesa police report states that he has called police 10 times since 2016, accus-

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Former Mesa Councilman’s angry confrontation with a hiker was shot on video by the woman he berated for trespassing.

ing hikers of trespassing on his property.

The focus of his run-ins is a narrow, rocky trail that is popular with hikers and mountain bikers in Las Sendas.

It snakes past Jaffa’s home before meandering up the mountain. The house appears to have at least two patios to accentuate the view and a large retaining wall.

Videos posted on Facebook and on the sites of news outlets show Jaffa confronting Norton, accusing her of trespassing.

Norton refuses to back down and defends herself, saying she is on a public trail and disputing his accounts to a police 911 dispatcher.

His accounts escalate as he tells the dispatcher that she is aggressive, that he feels threatened, that it’s an emergency and that he fears Norton might even be armed.

“I’ve got a woman trespassing on our property. We feel threatened,’’ Jaffa tells the 911 dispatcher on the video.

“What does the trail say? what does the trail say?’’ Jaffa shouts at Norton, referring to a green sign marking the trail.

With Jaffa’s smart phone apparently on speaker, Norton tells the dispatcher, “I’m on hiking trail. He jumps over his fence.

He physically threatened me.’’

“You’re not threatened,’’ she says in response to Jaffa’s statements, “Oh my God.’’ A Mesa police detective investigated the July 14 confrontation and sided with Norton, writing in a report that there is no evidence that Norton trespassed on Jaffa’s property and warning him to stop confronting hikers.

Police issued Jaffa a misdemeanor citation, accusing him of disorderly conduct and false reporting by allegedly misleading the 911 dispatcher into believing there was an emergency so that he would get a faster response from officers.

“Based on the facts and evidence of this case, I find that the actions of Mr. Jaffa are not justified as he left his own property to confront Elaine who was not on his property or in violation of any statutes,’’ the police report said.

“Based upon what I observed in the video, it was clear that Mr. Jaffa engaged in seriously disruptive behavior with the intent to disturb the peace or quiet of Elaine,’’ the report continues.

At one point, the detective returned to Jaffa’s home and explained to him and his wife why he was being cited, showing him maps and photos to demonstrate that Norton violated no laws, the report said.

“During the conservation, I addressed the approach taken on Elaine, saying it

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City officials say they will erect a fence to clearly define the boundary between former Mesa City Councilman Bill Jaffa’s home and a trail popular with hikers. Jaffa complains that hikers continually trespass on his property in the exclusive gated community of Las Sendas.

was wrong,’’ the detective wrote. “Mr. and Mrs. Jaffa both laughed, and Mrs. Jaffa stated, “We agree with that.’’

Joanne Jaffa “later described Mr. Jaffa, saying he never loses it, “’except for the trespassers,’’’ the report said.

It wasn’t very amusing to Norton, however. She told police that she has anxiety whenever she hikes the trail, wondering if Jaffa is going to confront her again.

She told police that knew Jaffa was a well-connected ex-council member and she wondered if she was merely asking for more trouble by filing a complaint, but did so anyway because she felt she was in the right.

Norton told police she was so fearful that she would be arrested by police that “she called her husband who is in Afghanistan so that he could arrange for persons to take care of their home, their child and their pets since Elaine believed she was going to jail.’’

Two other hikers contacted Mesa police and told them that they had been confronted on the trail in a similar manner by Jaffa. The detective wrote that those incidents were reported too late and would not be considered for charges.

Jaffa did not return a reporter’s call to his accounting office seeking comment, but he issued statements to at least two Phoenix television stations which covered the story.

“Needless to say, I could have handled

the situation with the hiker better. My actions were not the result of this one hiker, but all of the issues I have had to deal with over a period of months/years,’’ related to the house’s construction, Jaffa wrote.

In a statement, city spokesman Kevin Christopher said the city-owned trail was never on Jaffa’s property, but a portion had been moved in July to make it even further away from Jaffa’s land.

He said Mesa is going to erect a fence as a barrier “that will clearly mark the property line for the city as well as the property owned by Jaffa.’’

Part of Jaffa’s contention was that Norton had left the new portion of the trail and used the older, closed portion, arguing that she had stepped on his property before he confronted her.

But the police detective found that Norton violated no laws in leaving the new portion of the trail. While the city would prefer that she stay on the trail, he said she could walk anywhere she likes as long as it’s not on Jaffa’s land.

Jaffa’s behavior stands in contrast with his public career as an accountant, a council member and a member of several civic and charitable boards listed on his firm’s web site.

The Jaffa Simmons web site said he has served on the boards of such organizations as the Mesa Chamber of Commerce, the Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Child Crisis Center.

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said. “The odds are we will have an El Niño by late fall and winter and there is a tendency for those years to be wetter.”

El Niño is a warming in the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean that brings moisture.

Water and heat make prime breeding grounds for mosquitoes, Dilone said.

Over 40 species of mosquitoes exist in the state, but only a handful spread disease when they bite people, according to the Arizona Department of Public Health.

Mosquito-borne viruses – such as St. Louis encephalitis, chikungunya and dengue – are found every year in Arizona, but West Nile is the most common in Maricopa County, according to the state health department.

Mosquitoes transmit the West Nile virus by biting an infected bird and then biting a person.

Health officials reported 93 confirmed and probable West Nile virus cases in Maricopa County in 2017, an uptick from the 63 in 2016. So far this year, one probable case has been reported.

Because of privacy issues, the department does not break down the cases by communities, according to spokeswoman Nicole Capone.

But in a 2016 department report, East Valley communities consistently were among the top for their high rates of human West Nile virus cases.

Scottsdale and Chandler were far ahead of other Valley communities in 2013, with a rate of 4.41 per 100,000 population and 3.21, respectively.

Scottsdale was on top again in 2014 with a rate of 5.72, followed by Gilbert at 4.34. Peoria was third with 3.69, according to the report.

Gilbert had the highest rate at 4.18 in 2015, followed by Scottsdale at 3.04 and for 2016, Gilbert was first with a rate of 3.80, followed by Chandler at 3.23.

West Nile virus cases have been reported throughout the country, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The virus arrived in the United States from Africa in 1999 and within three years spread from a six-county area around New York City to 44 states, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Maricopa County reported its first West Nile virus outbreak in 2004, a year after the virus reached the state, with 391 cases, according to county health officials.

Most people infected with the virus, which has no vaccine or cure, experience no symptoms. But about one in 150 infected people develops a serious and

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The county breeds mosquito fish (Gambusia affinis) because they devour huge quantities of mosquito larvae and can be put in unused spas and on horse properties in watering troughs.

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County Environmental Services laboratory tech Janine Shinagawa prepares some tests for mosquitoes caught in traps throughout the East Valley.

sometimes fatal illness, the CDC report- ule is typically March to November but ed. picks up during the monsoon season, In Maricopa County, six people died which is June 15-Sept. 30. from the virus in 2017, five died in 2016 The department’s mosquito surveillance and two in 2015. Since 2008, the highest program includes monitoring sites identinumber of reported county deaths from fied as problem areas or mosquito-breedthe virus was 12 in 2014, according to ing sites within the 9,224-square-mile boundary of the county. state health officials.

“We inspect and treat 3,746 routine The virus can cause encephalitis (an inflammation of the brain) or meningitis sites on a monthly basis that are known mosquito-breeding (inflammation of hot spots,” Dilone the tissue surrounding the brain and noting: TIPS TO PREVENT said, spinal cord).

“In addition, we MOSQUITO BITES respond to thouAlthough public sands of citizen attention focuses on ■ Use an EPA-registered insect complaints annumosquitoes during repellent such as those with DEET, ally and survey the the monsoon seapicardin, or oil of lemon eucalypson, they are a yearareas to find probtus. Dust and dawn are prime biting lems, and inspecround focus for times for most mosquito species. tors always look for the county’s Vector ■ Wear long sleeves, long pants potential sites durControl Division. and socks when outdoors. ing their daily trav“Our department ■ Install or fix screens els.” has 35 people, and ■ Eliminate mosquito breeding A total of 801 we have 25 who sites by emptying standing water routine traps are do nothing but from flower pots, buckets, barrels, deployed countymosquitoes yearand other containers near the home. wide weekly to help round,” said Kirk detect mosquito Smith, the division’s Mosquito Information populations and laboratory superviHotline: 602-506-0700 sor. “Even though disease prevalence.

To view the fogging schedule: marwe are dry, we have Additional traps icopa.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=14,51 created a lush desert are set up based on with lots of water complaints from the everywhere, and we public.

Traps are set and picked up daily and are have mosquito problems year-round.”

So far, Smith said, the mosquito season brought to the lab for identification and is shaping up to be average with mosqui- possible testing. toes testing positive for the West Nile and The threshold to fog includes a trap St. Louis viruses. containing 30 or more Culex females, 300 Dilone said the county’s fogging sched- or more floodwater females or 50 or more

Aedes aegypti females, Dilone said. Culex species can carry the West Nile virus and Aedes aegypti carry Zika and dengue.

A trap that meets one of the threshold criteria puts the location on the county’s fogging calendar within 72 hours and a square-mile area around it is fogged, Dilone said.

“Our program continues to expand as new housing developments grow throughout the county,” he said. “From 2014 to 2018, we added an additional 200 routine traps.”

Smith said his department also works with cities to get them to clean their storm-drain system, another breeding haven for mosquitoes. If the bug is found in a drain, the area is hand-treated.

Man-made lakes both in public and private settings are not a problem, Smith said – but stagnant swimming pools are.

“Lots of folks don’t maintain their pools, and swimming pools are a great place to breed mosquitoes,” he said.

He said his department investigates 6,000 to 8,000 pools a year, all complaintdriven.

Neglected or green pools were a big problem for the county during the Great Recession, but the numbers have dropped with fewer foreclosures and vacant properties, according to Dilone.

Officials reported 883 green pools in the county, with 210 of them in the East Valley to date. Last year there were 1,892 reported green pools, with 524 in the East Valley and in 2016, 2,646 green pools with 789 in the East Valley.

“It has been minimized,” Dilone said.

“But it’s always a problem. A lot of folks are not aware the pool pump is not functioning properly, and sometimes they don’t have the resources to fix the problem.”

When it comes to treating green pools, vector control uses mosquito-eating fish bred in a tank in downtown Phoenix.

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Mosquito fish are free to residents, but there are not a lot of takers, Smith said.

“Our No. 1 treatment is using mosquito fish, and they do a good job,” Smith said.

“They like to live in that water. It’s hot, murky and doesn’t smell too good.”

The freshwater fish Gambusia affinis can devour huge quantities of mosquito larvae and also can be put in unused spas and on horse properties in watering troughs, Smith said.

It doesn’t, however, take much water though for a mosquito to breed.

“Sometimes water stays in an open plastic bottle or even a cap of a plastic

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names to the complaint.

“It is entirely possible we reached out to them,” Benson said.

Quinlan said, “APS is a bad actor, but they have been partners to a lot of folks throughout the years, so it’s not surprising that you will have some institutional folks on their side.”

Both mayors received financial support from the utility during the 2016 election cycle.

Giles’ and Daniels’ campaigns each received a $500 donation from the Pinnacle West Political Action Committee during that time. Daniels also received two additional donations totaling $70 from APS employees.

The inclusion of Giles and Daniels in the lawsuit is odd on the surface because APS is not a major player in Mesa or Gilbert.

SRP is the primary electricity provider in both municipalities.

APS provides electricity to a small pocket in northwest Gilbert. Mesa’s city-owned utility also provides power to 5.5 square miles around downtown and sources its power from a pool of multiple providers However, according to Benson, the Clean Energy initiative could have negative affects on customers outside APS service areas by causing cost increases on goods in neighboring communities. ”Regardless of if you live in APS territory or not, the initiative is going to impact every Arizona family and business owner in this state if you purchase products or leave the house and venture out into this state,” he said.

Benson said the plaintiffs are concerned about what he described as deliberately misleading language included in the petition – an allegation also raised in the lawsuit.

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bottle where mosquitoes can breed,” said Krijn Paaijmans, assistant professor at Arizona State University’s School of Life Sciences.

Typically, it takes nine days for a mosquito to go from egg to adult, but because of Arizona’s heat, that cycle may be even shorter, Paaijmans said.

“Mosquitoes lay hundreds of eggs,” he said. “Only the females bite you, and every two days they can lay eggs after a bite. They need blood to build their eggs.

Their only purpose is to feed, lay eggs and get offspring.”

Paaijmans said his fear is people bitten by a mosquito carrying West Nile may not seek medical attention and may end up spreading the infectious disease.

Symptoms of West Nile virus are much like thos of the flu: fever, headache and body aches.

Although there is no cure, the disease can be contained by keeping an infected person indoors so as not to get bitten again. The area around the residence is also treated.

West Nile virus can be detected with a simple blood test.

With the West Nile and St. Louis encephalitis viruses endemic in Arizona, state health officials are keeping their eyes on an emerging threat from the mosquitoborne diseases chikungunya, dengue, and Zika viruses – all of which are expanding in the Caribbean and Latin America.

To date, all cases involving these three

diseases in Maricopa County have been travel-related.

The state health department in 2017 developed a response plan, noting an increasing risk for local transmission from travelers returning to Arizona infected with chikungunya, dengue or Zika.

The handbook includes detailed background of the three threats along with guidelines for prevention, investigation and control.

“Those diseases are on our border in Sonora, Mexico,” Smith said. “And I’m quite concerned that the diseases will eventually work their way to Tucson and eventually to Phoenix.”

“One of the significant issues raised is the initiative implies that this is going to apply to all utilities in the state,” Benson said. “It actually excludes SRP. There are concerns from some individuals that this misleads SRP customers to think that their utility is going to be impacted by this.”

That sentiment mirrors Giles’ complaint in the lawsuit, which states that he is concerned that the petition did not make it clear that SRP is not affected by the initiative, according to court documents.

Quinlan said the campaign deliberately crafted clear language and worked with energy experts, including Kris Mayes, a Republican and former Corporation Commission member who helped craft Arizona’s current renewable energy standard.

“It is far from what they are saying,” he said. Quinlan said that the initiative mirrors the renewable energy standard adopted by Arizona in the mid-2000s and “just upped the percentage” of renewable energy from 15 percent by 2025 to 50 percent by 2030.

Daniels challenged the initiative on different grounds. The lawsuit states that she believes a “significant number of submitted signatures were forged, fabricated or collected by ineligible petition circulators.”

That is a point expounded upon in the lawsuit.

Overall, the lawsuit raises a host of questions with the initiative and challenges the validity of a majority of the signatures backers collected to qualify the initiative for the November ballot.

Backers collected 480,000 signatures, well over the minimum of 225,963 valid signatures needed to qualify for the statewide election. However, the lawsuit alleges that most of those signatures are invalid and “at most, the committee obtained 106,441 valid signatures.”

Arguments in the lawsuit include that Clean Energy supporters collected sig-

natures from people not registered to vote and that some circulators did not legally qualify to collect signatures in Arizona.

It mentions that committee may have used convicted felons who had not had their voting rights restored, though Arizonans for Affordable Energy was only able to identify 85 such individuals who collected just 168 signatures.

Quinlan said the focus on felons is a “recycled” topic that APS has used in the past, referencing tactics employed by Arizonans for Affordable Energy on social media and television in which it warned residents about interacting with signature collectors who may have a criminal history.

“The normal process for this coming out is when the secretary of state and county recorders are checking signatures,” Quinlan said. “If they find circulators that were felons and had no right to vote, that is when they are uncounted.”

He added, “APS used this ahead of time before we turned in signatures as a scare tactic.” Quinlan said the campaign had every circulator fill out a form attesting that they had voting rights and also were subjected to background checks.

“The nature of that business is you are going to come across some folks that lie on their forms,” he said, noting that the campaign purposefully gathered over 250,000 extra signatures in the event some are ruled ineligible.

APS lawyers also attempted to argue that all signatures should be invalid, because the Clean Energy campaign failed to list a sponsor as required by Arizona state law.

Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Daniel Kiley said it is possible that initiative organizers did not comply with state laws that require all ballot measures to list a “sponsor’’ before gathering signatures.

He also said ruling on that question was outside of the court’s jurisdiction.

APS attorneys said that even after a sponsor finally was named, it was not the legally correct one. They contend petition signers should have been told up front virtually all the money was coming from NextGen Climate Action, the political action committee formed by California billionaire Tom Steyer.

But Kiley said none of that matters.

Kiley said if this actually violates some state election law – something he is not deciding – only the Secretary of State’s Office has the legal authority to do something about it. And the most that could happen, the judge said, is the campaign could be fined if it did not come into compliance.

Kiley said APS and Pinnacle West Capital Corp. have no legal right to try to enforce the election law, meaning it cannot move to disqualify all 480,000 signatures on those grounds.

Kiley said that the utility remains free to try to prove its contention that threefourths of the signatures gathered are invalid. He scheduled a trial for later this month to tackle that issue.

But Kiley said rejected a demand by APS that Arizona’s 15 county recorders, also defendants in the suit, do the company’s investigation.

He said the only duty of recorders is to check the 5 percent sample each gets of the total signatures submitted. Based on that sample, state election officials decide if there are at least 225,962 valid signatures to put the proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot.

And Kiley said there is nothing in state law that requires – or even authorizes – county officials to perform such a line-byline review. He said it’s up to the utility to make the case on its own.

-Howard Fischer of Capitol Media Services contributed to this report.

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THE WEEK IN REVIEW Mesa senior community gets Arts Commission grant for programs

Fellowship Square retirement community in Mesa was awarded a grant from the Arizona Arts Commission to bring its residents creative programs designed to enhance and enrich their quality of living while challenging their minds.

The funds go toward the 14-week project “Collecting Memories: Connecting long-term residents with natural history via collecting and macro photography” in collaboration with Arizona State University Natural History Collections. Each week, project directors Laura K. Ontiveros, CNP, activity coordinator for Fellowship Square Historic Mesa, and ASU teaching artist Anne Basham, along with visiting ASU curators and volunteers, will lead theme-based activity sessions.

At the culmination, Fellowship Square residents will take a field trip to the university to see their works on display.

“Art is such a popular resident activity on our campus, and it’s one of those things that every resident can make their very own,” Ontiveros said. “This is particularly important for our residents that have lost some of their abilities due to dementia or Alzheimer’s and are often corrected in the way they eat or do certain chores. They can’t go wrong with art.”

EV teens build work-world skills in BofA program Two high school students from the East Valley took part in Bank of America Student Leaders, a philanthropic program that offers young people who are passionate about improving the community an opportunity to build their workforce and leadership skills through a paid summer nonprofit internship and a national leadership summit in Washington, D.C. Erin Nicole Broas of Chandler, a recent graduate from Arizona College Preparatory, and Toya Liu of Gilbert, a senior at Campo Verde High, were selected.

Broas was a member of the Migrant Education Program. She hopes that her time working with The Boys & Girls Club East Valley will help her raise awareness of the health inequalities and concentrated poverty on Native American reservations.

Liu was a member of Teen Lifeline, dedicated to helping suicidal teenagers. She hopes that her time working with The Boys & Girls Club East Valley will help her to eliminate teen suicide by lending an ear and counsel to struggling teens.

Through Student Leaders, Bank of America helps young people gain work experience, broaden perspective on how nonprofits achieve their mission, and advance civic engagement. They work with bank volunteers on financial-management skills including budgeting and savings.

Chandler Chamber presents YouTube career videos The Chandler Chamber of Commerce has rolled out its “What’s Your Job” career videos on its YouTube channel. The videos have a wide appeal to teens gathering information to decide a career path and to top professionals looking to make a career change.

“This project blossomed from our Education Workforce and Development Coalition. It is especially hard for young people to decide what career they want to go into,” said Terri Kimble, President/CEO of the Chandler Chamber. “The college route isn’t right for everyone and we wanted to present information on careers that required certifications and other forms of education along with college degrees.”

The videos feature employees talking about what education/training they undertook to obtain their job, what their job entails and what they like best about their job.

“The videos give users the chance to digitally shadow these employees and it is almost a mentoring experience,” said Kimble.

Renee Levin, Intel’s Community Affairs Manager and co-chair of the Education Workforce and Development Coalition, said that students explore interesting jobs available in Chandler. Videos will be added monthly.

For more information, visit http://bit.ly/Whatsyourjob or call the Chandler Chamber at 480-963-4571.

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Blind outdoorsman helps physically impaired hunt again

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an Ferraro awoke in a hospital bed, unable to remember anything from the prior three months.

Valentine’s Day and Christmas were lost. His last memory was of being on a hunt, seeing the fog glittering in the still air, looking for elk.

That imagery was crystal clear from the time he awoke.

And then, he realized that he couldn’t see. He wasn’t even sure where he was.

He had been in a catastrophic automobile accident while driving back to his Queen Creek home from a work trip in Flagstaff. He had no recollection of it. He suffered brain trauma, a punctured lung and several bone fractures, all of which healed with time and treatment.

But his vision could not be brought back. Ferraro had been blinded permanently.

That was Feb. 19, 2014.

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to hunt and fish and enjoy the outdoors,” he said.

The past three years, Ferraro has planned and coordinated an annual event for disabled hunters at Bass Pro Shops near Dobson Road and the Red Mountain Freeway in Mesa.

Known as No Excuse Hunting CHAMP Day, Aug. 11 was the third installment. Hunting outfitters and outdoor sports organizations sent representatives, and several physically impaired hunters spoke at CHAMP Day about their experiences.

Among them was Ryan Kinnear, 40, who lives with spinal muscular atrophy and is quadriplegic. He can only move his neck and face (Kingman Daily Miner) along with limited portions Dan Ferraro, left, and friend Dan Brummett prepare to go out of his fingers. on Lake Mead to experience night fishing. Ferraro has learned Still, he regularly hunts to also hunt despite his loss of sight as the result of an acand often brings down not cident. only big game but fowl and his love of hunting – while talking about other small animals. For Kinnear, hunting why his memory had reset not to the is not without challenges. For example, he said it took him hundreds of attempts crash but to that earlier hunting trip.

Ferraro, a lifelong outdoorsman, was to successfully harvest dove.

“Most of the time, I come up with my haunted by the fear that he’d never hunt ideas, and the people around me think again. He loathed the thought of not I’m completely crazy. I think that hapbeing able to enjoy the sport with friends, pens to a lot of people, especially people some of whom he’d only spent time with in my position.

They learn to accept that, outdoors. so they don’t fight,” Kinnear said.

“When I was lying in the hospital bed, The key for Kinnear, as with Ferraro, is I kept thinking I was going to miss all creative technology.

Kinnear designs all that,” he said. of the harnesses, braces and electronics he The future wound up telling a very difuses to hunt, and his father builds most of ferent story.

Over the past four years, Ferraro has them in their garage.

Kinnear has been hunting this way for turned that initial fear on its head, reguyears and frequently reinvents his weapon larly hunting using a special system along configurations as he slowly loses mobility. with the assistance of his hunting partFerraro greeted attendees at the door ners. and connected hunters, friends, family He also started a group to craft a comand those in the business side of hunting. munity of physically impaired hunters.

His jovial mood made it hard to tell, Through his search to find a way back but the road to this year’s CHAMP Day to the hunting range, Ferraro discovered was anything but easy. that he is not the only hunter with a After returning home from the hospital physical limitation. in 2014, Ferraro’s mother stayed with him Meeting other disabled hunters sparked and his wife to help them adjust. Weeks Ferraro’s idea to connect with them to passed.

One day, his mother brought in show the public that physically impaired the mail with a letter from the Arizona people are capable of enjoying the outDepartment of Game and Fish. doors.

He and a friend had applied for a hunt“I thought, ‘Why not just get it out ing tag. there that we can do this?’ and try to “All I could think was, ‘Please let it encourage other people with disabilities

be a large envelope.’ A large envelope would contain a refund from our application and a small envelope would contain a tag,” he said. “It was a small one. My first thought was, ‘Awesome, I was drawn for bull elk!’ My second thought … was, ‘Crap, I’m blind!’”

“I started thinking in terms of ‘I can’t.’ I can’t go scouting. I can’t hike through the woods and I can’t aim to shoot.”

Ferraro was visited by a friend and hunting partner. Ferraro confided that he would donate the tag and sell all his guns.

His friend would have none of that and pushed Ferraro to research his options.

Is it legal for a blind person to shoot a gun? What are the regulations for physically impaired hunters? They would learn that there was nothing stopping Ferraro from hunting. They just needed the right technology.

Ferraro discovered a blind man in New Mexico using an original system to successfully hunt, including buck and other big game.

The system involves a camera mounted on the weapon that broadcasts to a viewing box what a sight-capable user would see while looking down the scope. Uprange, a safe distance behind the shooter, hunting partners can then watch the viewing box and guide the shooter – in Ferraro’s case, a blind shooter – to adjust their aim until they are on-target.

All that’s left is to pull the trigger.

Ferraro tried the system at a shooting range. It was worth it, he concluded. He purchased a similar system and went on a hunt on his 2014 tag.

There were difficulties, and Ferraro went home without a kill. But the following year, Ferraro shot and killed a bull elk, his first since that cherished image of his Thanksgiving, 2013, hunting trip.

These days Ferraro hunts regularly and even harvested an elk from 555 yards, an impressive accomplishment for any hunter.

Both Kinnear and Ferraro gave the impression that no matter what destiny ever had in store for them, they wouldn’t let it take their fun away. For both men, that fun comes from being outdoors.

Kinnear, who often suffers injuries as a result of his outdoor activities, seemed to take pride in his strong will. He said his biggest message is about living life in the moment.

“I usually just talk about not wasting time,” he said. “Most people keep putting things off. ‘Oh, I’ll do it later. I’ll do it next year.’ Ten years down the road, they still haven’t done it.”

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ICAN seeks public support in quest for $25K State Farm grant

Red Cross urgently needs blood donations in East Valley

The American Red Cross seeks East Valley donors of all blood types to overcome an ongoing emergency blood shortage. To thank those who donate blood or platelets through Aug. 30, the Red Cross will give a $5 Amazon.com gift card via email. (Restrictions apply. See amazon.com/gc-legal.)

Appointments to donate may be made by downloading the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, or by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or by calling 1-800-733-2767.

Upcoming blood-donation opportunities: In Mesa: Aug. 20 – 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Target, 1230 S. Longmore Ave.; Aug. 23 – 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., A.T. Still University School of Health Sciences, 5850 E. Still Circle Drive; Aug. 24 – 10 a.m.-3 p.m., The Monastery, 4810 E. Mc Kellips Road; Aug. 27 – 8 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Flexprint, 2845 N. Omaha St. In Chandler: Aug. 19 – 9 a.m.-2 p.m., ISKCON Temple, 100 S. Weber Drive; Aug. 22 – 8 a.m.-1 p.m., NXP, 1300 N. Alma School Road, Bldg. A; Aug. 26 – 8 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 3450 W. Ray Road; Aug. 31 – 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Chandler Community, 908 North Alma School Road; Aug. 31 – 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Absolute Pain Relief, 980 E. Pecos Road, Suite 3.

In Sun Lakes: Aug. 23 – 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Ed Robson Library, 9330 E. Riggs Road.

Boys & Girls Clubs kids to get free vision screenings, glasses

Boys & Girls Clubs of America and National Vision are partnering to provide free vision screenings and, if needed, access to free, complete eye exams and glasses to club kids.

National Vision contributes more than $1 million annually to support BGCA and its preventive care and wellness initiatives.

In the East Valley, screenings will be done for Stevenson Branch Mesa kids on Aug. 22 at 3:30 p.m. by National Wide Vision Center, 1025 S Power Road, Suite 102 in Mesa.

Screenings will be done for Chandler Compadres Branch kids on Sept. 19, 4:40-6 p.m. by America’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses, 1005 S Arizona Ave., Suite 4 in Chandler.

National Vision is bringing its vision screening program to Boys & Girls Clubs that are within 10 miles of its shops.

Kids and teens will receive the free eye exam at corresponding clubs during the times provided. The youth/teen must attend the screening to receive paperwork to go to the Vision Store to have a more in-depth vision test and receive the up to $59 toward frames.

“National Visionis excited to provide children the opportunity to receive a pair of glasses if needed in order to excel in the classroom and in after-school activities,” said Safaa Sammander, the company’s philanthropic coordinator.

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ICAN’s direct link to vote is NeighborhoodAssist.com/entry/2012722. Each person can vote 10 times each day. This grant would help serve even more youth in need, so ICAN is asking for the public’s help in voting for the organization, a spokesman said.

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Chandler dad-son Realtors bear down for kids

BY COLLEEN SPARKS Tribune Staff Writer

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ometimes, a soft and fuzzy teddy bear can comfort children during times of extreme stress.

That’s why the Chandler Police Department, along with A. Tom Wood Team at Keller Williams Realty East Valley are organizing their second annual Teddy Bear Drive from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Bashas’ at 4940 S. Gilbert Road in Chandler.

People can drop off new teddy bears, which police will provide to youths who might need extra support in a crisis.

Last year, the A. Tom Wood Team collected close to 800 teddy bears for children in the community.

Team leader Tom Wood, a broker, and his son, Jeff, also a Realtor, were motivated to organize the drive because of a stressful experience Jeff had as a child, when he wandered away from his Chandler home on his Big Wheel toward a Taco Bell.

He had been with his siblings and a large group of children while his parents

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Members of the Teddy Bear drive include, from left, Tom Wood, leader of the A. Tom Wood Team at Keller Williams Realty East Valley; Ramon Espinoza , senior mortgage loan officer with AmeriFirst; Jeff Wood, Realtor with the A. Tom Wood Team and Tom’s son; Katie Cain, Victim Services Coordinator with the Chandler Police Department; April Arriola-Hansen, volunteer, Chandler Police Officer Robin Atwood and Tara Heiman, customer experience officer with the A. Tom Wood Team.

left for just a few minutes.

“We came back and all of a sudden, it’s

like, where’s Jeff?” Tom said. “You call down the street and you look down the

street and there’s no Jeff. You start really freaking out.”

Tom and his wife called the police right away. Neighbors spotted Jeff crying in the neighborhood. Police gave Jeff a teddy bear to comfort him. He still has it.

“There was a handful of police officers there,” Jeff said. “That’s probably the only teddy bear I have left from my childhood.

We wanted to so something to give back and help out Chandler Police Department.”

He said the bears can comfort a child who’s lost their parents or a kid who got lost after wandering off.

“I can’t imagine losing a parent or both parents or witnessing a crime or something far worse than what happened to me,” Jeff said.

Last year, people donated teddy bears of all shapes and sizes. One woman from Glendale drove up with a cart-full of bears to give.

“It was like that scene out of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’” Tom said. “It was just amazing.”

Anyone with questions about the drive may contact Tom Wood at 480-510-1221 or atom@kw.com.

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group of kind-hearted women who have banded together to make an impact with their charitable giving made their first “big give” recently.

The East Valley chapter of 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun presented a check for $6,000 to Oakwood Creative Care, a Mesa nonprofit.

100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun is based on a simple mathematical principle.

While gratefully accepted, a $100 donation to a charity doesn’t do much these days. But multiply that figure by 100 or more and you’re talking about having a serious impact on that charity’s mission.

That is the essence of the growing philanthropic organization.

Only women are allowed in the group and those who attend a meeting should be prepared for a friendly gathering run with the precision of a military marching band.

“It’s an exercise in awesome efficiency,” said Kim Tarnopolski, who founded a Ahwatukee-based chapter several years ago and helped start the East Valley chapter for women in Chandler, Gilbert and Mesa.

“It has become more challenging than ever to do all of the things we want to do, including giving back,” said Jenn Kaye, who serves on the executive team of 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun. “Together we create a network of support with the power to truly help others, make a bigger impact and leave a lasting legacy See

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Seniors who participated in activities at Oakwood Creative Care in Mesa gathered to celebrate the donation of $6,000 by members of the East Valley Chapter of 100+ Women Who Care.

The group is open to women in Chandler and nehighboring communities and has pioneered an unusual concept for making a big impact on a nonprofit. The group’s next meeting is at 6:30 p.m.

Aug. 23 at The Forum in Chandler.

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The next meeting of the East Valley Chapter of 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun is 6:30 pm Aug. 23 at The Forum, 2301 S. Stearman Drive, Chandler. Guests are welcome and may register at 100wwcvalleyofthesun.org.

After an hour of socializing, 6:30 p.m. marks the start of a meeting that moves according to straightforward and exact rules that eliminate backdoor lobbying and favoritism in the group’s selection of a beneficiary.

First, everybody who attends brings a check for $100 with the payee line left blank. Over the next hour, the names of three charities are pulled from a hat.

Everyone who attends has a chance to nominate a charity, but they need to be there if their candidate’s name is pulled and be prepared to give a five-minute presentation about the group without the help of PowerPoint or any other props.

And they must have submitted the name to a committee at least two weeks before the meeting so the nominees can be vetted. That process is designed to ensure that the charity is a registered nonprofit, has been active at least three

years, can provide charitable tax receipts to the donors, and meet a number of other requirements laid out on the group’s website.

During the meeting, members can ask the presenter questions. After the three presentations are completed, the group votes. Whoever gets the most votes wins those checks.

The recipient of that largesse attends the next quarterly meeting to discuss how “Big Give” was used.

Sherri Friend, president/CEO of Oakwood Creative Care, said her group “will utilize the funds raised by 100+ Women Who Care Valley of the Sun to purchase much needed program supplies and fifty music therapy sessions.

“Our work is not covered by the traditional revenue streams, so this gift allows us to fulfill our mission to enhance the mind, body and spirit of adults with cognitive and physical impairments,” she added.

Oakwood Creative Care, formerly known as Sirrine Adult Day Care, was formed over 40 years ago in an effort to provide an alternative to costly in-home and institutional care for adults. The goal was to create a place that would allow seniors to remain in their homes but stay connected to their community.

In 2013, the concept was rebranded with the new name of Oakwood Creative Care and a specialized focus on dementia care.

“This rebranding, based on the qualities of an oak tree, reflects the deep roots in the community, the wisdom of the people they are honored to serve, and the strength it takes to care for someone,” said LeAnn Landberg, a member of the 100+ Women chapter. “The goal is to eliminate isolation, boredom and care partner burnout.”

OCC offers clubs which are commonly known throughout the industry as adult day health services.

“The goal is to radically change the way care is provided to the club members and help reverse the mindset of keeping these individuals locked in a facility,” Landberg said. “The clubs offer a variety of programs and therapies focused on treating the mind, body and spirit such as cognitive engagement, music, arts, fitness classes, gardening and much more.

“Forget the days of bingo, television watching and silly sing-alongs. These clubs take a whole new approach and promote critical thinking and increased memory retention. OCC has spent years studying dementia research and have found the creative center of the brain is

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Landberg said “it’s not uncommon to hear laughter and singing coming through the doors.”

“The members like to think of OCC as a place to hang out with their friends, be artistic, remember the old times, sing and laugh,” she said. “The members are filled with joy and it is evident they enjoy being there. Every now and then, you may also see Jorge, the therapy pig, who joins in the fun with the staff and members.

“Members also have regular interaction with children, babies and dogs,” she added. “OCC believes aging should not stop someone from having purpose, meaning and a place to belong.

Aside from monetary donations, OCC welcomes art donations of every kind.

Members’ works are displayed and sold during the holidays at art/craft fairs around the Valley.

OCC is open Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Club members are welcome to attend for a few hours or the full day.

The staff includes two full-time on-site nurses and showers are available. Occasionally, the members are offered a spa day to promote relaxation and self-care.

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Chandler eatery owned by farm believer in good food

BY SRIANTHI PERERA Tribune Contributor

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ilbert resident Oren Molovinsky has opened more than 70 restaurants during a long career in food service management, in both fast-food chains and fine dining.

Farmboy Market, Meats & Sandwiches in Chandler is his latest creation.

With Farmboy, Molovinsky has merged his love of farming and knowledge of running restaurants to present a healthy, farm-to-table strategy. The Washington, D.C. transplant also has a long-term goal of spurring farming in the Valley by sourcing produce from small growers.

The fast-casual restaurant is in a building that used to house Paradise Bakery, on the southwest corner of Alma School and Queen Creek roads.

Farmboy offers wood-smoked meats in traditional sandwiches, subs and wraps, as well as soups, sweets, Arizona craft beers and wines. It doesn’t sound — or even look — extraordinary, but a lot of thinking has gone into establishing the concept.

For starters, the fresh produce used in the kitchen comes from Molovinsky’s own 3.5-acre farm in Chandler, run by his wife, Diana, with the help of their five children.

The Molovin Farm steers clear of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. Its 400-tree orchard yields apples, peaches, berries, squash, grapes and citrus among many other fruits and vegetables. About 150 chickens being raised for eggs roam free.

Other fresh produce used in the kitchen is sourced mostly from Crooked Sky Farms of Phoenix. Also, Top Knot Farms in Tucson provides chicken, Danzeisen Dairy in Laveen provides milk, Wilson Farms in Phoenix provides pork, Crow’s Dairy in Buckeye provides goat cheese and feta and Matador Coffee Roasters of Flagstaff provides coffee and tea.

For meat, Molovinsky looked to local ranches that have organically raised, grass-fed livestock that are butchered locally, such as Arizona Grass Raised Beef in Camp Verde. In Chandler, the meat is wood-smoked or grilled in large smokers visible to restaurant patrons.

Before selecting them, the Molovinskys visit the farms and ranches, sample the produce and note their individual pro-

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Farmboy owner and Gilbert resident Oren Molovinsky uses heirloom vegetables from his farm in Chandler and other food items from Valley farms and ranches.

cesses firsthand.

“There’s a very high demand for produce that tastes great. People tell us about our tomatoes and everything that we serve here, especially the vegetables, that they taste like when they were growing up,” he said.

“What we’ve tried to do is find farmers and ranchers that are producing with great soil.”

The bread program is also wholesome.

The sourdough bread, which bases most of the restaurant’s sandwiches, uses Arizona-grown heritage grains from Tucsonbased Barrio Bread and is baked on-site.

The long fermentation process makes it palatable and healthy to those who are gluten-sensitive.

“We have folks who haven’t eaten bread in years who eat our bread daily and there’s no problem,” Molovinsky said, adding that corn tortillas are on the menu if someone avoids gluten altogether.

The restaurant’s soda vendor, Tractor Beverages, offers organically sourced natural drinks without corn syrup. Produce is available for sale inside the restaurant in a mini farmer’s market.

It’s hard to communicate the farm-totable message to a first-time, walk-in customer who may spot the uniforms worn by the staff, the fast-casual-style counter service and the menu displayed in overhead monitors and assume it’s yet another

franchise.

“Our kitchen operates like it’s a finedining restaurant. Everything we make has great attention to detail. I think the greatest challenge is helping the consumer understand the value,” Molovinsky said.

Farmboy’s Signature Sandwiches are priced from $10-$13. An 8-ounce soup of the day is priced at $3.29. Sweets include a bread pudding for $2.99 and chocolate chip cookies, which are 99 cents each.

“They are eating at a place that takes their ingredients very seriously. Will people appreciate that and be willing to (patronize it)?” he added. “I don’t think we are expensive compared to other restaurants in the area, but I want to make sure that they feel they are getting their value.”

Molovinsky said the response has so far been “phenomenal.” The word has already got around and the restaurant is busy during lunch, although breakfast and dinner times are sparser. He also offers a good beer and wine list to appeal to dinner patrons.

Molovinsky seeks to give a favorable dining experience to his patrons. But the restaurateur has a larger mission: boosting family farming in Arizona.

“Our real mission is to improve the soil in Arizona. We feel that a restaurant like ours will create a market for agriculture,” he said, adding that he recently met with a

teacher who’s planning to grow lettuce on his acre of land to sell to local restaurants.

“If we have more people who start farming in the community, it improves the soil, it improves our environment,” he said. “That’s really our mission. I know it sounds somewhat broad. I think we can accomplish a lot by building a market for folks to get into local farming and agriculture and make a living off of it.”

Molovinsky feels that the soil in Arizona is better than in a lot of states, where repeated single-crop farming has failed to enrich the soil.

“Even with our beef, the cows are roaming through Verde Valley and Chino Valley, improving the microbial activity in the soil,” he said.

It almost goes without saying that Molovinsky has put thought into environmentally sound practices. Hence, the takeout containers are biodegradable and the plates are compostable or made of the number 1 recyclable plastic.

Molovinsky’s career has involved setting up chain operations: notably Chompie’s, which he operated in the Valley for two years, and Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, of which he operated 50 locations around the country. He still owns a fine-dining restaurant in Virginia.

Molovinsky’s work in Washington led him to form a buyers’ group to purchase meats, fruits, vegetables and poultry in the area. He developed what are called “nose to tail” menus, which uses the entire animal for cooking.

This, in turn, led to the farming community expanding their capacity to keep up with the demand.

Hence, when Molovinsky moved to Arizona, which is Diana’s home state, and purchased Molovin Farm in 2011, he was familiar with good farming practices.

If, in a year or two, there are new agricultural acres being grown in Chandler by small farmers because of his operation, Molovinsky would be overjoyed.

“That’s a real big part of why we’re doing this,” he said.

Farmboy Market, Meats & Sandwiches is at 1075 W. Queen Creek Road, Chandler. Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and seasonal hours on Sunday. Details: 480-359-6270 or farmboyaz.com.

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ive in Arizona long enough and eventually you hear from your friends elsewhere about their perceptions of the state.

When I first moved to the Valley in 1995, those comments chiefly centered on four things: the scalding heat, the Grand Canyon, the retiree population and sports.

This comprised everything my friends knew about Arizona, impressions gleaned mostly from brief childhood visits (“Dude, the Canyon is, like, a huge hole”) or from watching TV (“Saw on the weather your high temp Saturday is 186 degrees. Ha, good luck with that.”).

Social media didn’t exist then, news cycles were slower, and our culture in general was less vicious by a power of 10.

Those days are long gone. And, like me, you’ve probably seen and heard a corresponding seismic shift in America’s impression of Arizona.

What’s our “national reputation” circa 2018? Still hot, still home to the Grand Canyon … but also teeming with racists, gun nuts, illegal immigration controversies, drug traffickers and certifiably insane politicians.

funny comic actor Danny McBride, star of “Vice Principals” and “Eastbound and Down.”

“Arizona,” with McBride in the lead, premieres Aug. 24 in theaters and video on demand.

The official synopsis: “Cassie is a real estate agent and single mom struggling to keep it all together during the housing crisis of 2009.

“Her problems go from bad to worse when dis(Special to AFN) gruntled client Sonny Comic actor Danny McBride is in a not-so-funny new movie set in (Danny McBride) vioArizona that reinforces untrue stereotypes of the state. lently confronts Cassie's Let me make myself clear before we go boss and then kidnaps Cassie – making any further: I don’t think Arizona’s reputa- one outrageously bad, and bloody, decition and its reality match. I love this state. sion after another.”

I absolutely wouldn’t live anywhere else.

The film’s official trailer opens on the I believe my adopted home is more than Arizona state flag, desert sprawl and acres its warts, weirdos and politics sometimes of “Foreclosure” and “Short Sale” signs. make it appear to be. But I also see how The Arizona cliches keep coming fast we got here after years of Senate Bill 1070 and furious: ghost town burbs, plenty of headlines and “that crazy sheriff with the .357 Magnums, a doofus local sheriff and chain gang and the pink underwear” stories. Mark Lindsey’s 1970 hit “Arizona” domiI also know our national reputation is nating the soundtrack. about to take another punch in the jaw The flick’s tagline? “The heat is on. But thanks to Hollywood and abysmally un- it’s a dry heat.”

You get the sense this is one of those Hollywood dark comedies that packs every joke into the preview.

Like McBride explaining to his captives how they’re going to bury the boss: “Here’s the plan. We’re gonna take Gary’s body – bodies are like super-heavy, right?

– and we’re gonna chop it up … like civilized people.”

Cue McBride taking a shovel to the face.

Critic Brian Tallerico saw “Arizona” during its Sundance Film Festival premiere.

“It’s a thriller that’s not thrilling and a comedy that’s not funny,” was his take.

Ouch.

I doubt “Arizona” will land any Oscar nominations or break any box office records. Even so, the movie represents one more reason for a few thousand people to reaffirm what they think they know about we 7 million dwellers of the Grand Canyon State.

In Arizona, according to them, we all fire bullets with calibers higher than our IQs. We all live in stucco suburbs full of red tile and cul de sacs. And we all went dead-ass broke buying 5,000-square-foot McMansions back during the Great Recession.

Some people think that’s all that exists in Arizona. Of course, some people also think Danny McBride is funny. Count me out in both instances.

Mesa Police decisions are driven by service, training

BY WILL BIASCOECHEA Guest Writer

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o protect and to serve. That’s a law enforcement motto that all Mesa police officers, including myself, take very seriously, and it’s one that has deep meaning and consequence.

The word “protect” is multi-layered. We strive to protect our own families, friends and colleagues from danger lurking nearby.

We also need to protect ourselves. Police have become targets over the last few years; Since 2016, more than 315 police officers have been killed in the line of duty. Some people seem to think that police go out of their way to engage suspects with force.

They smear all police with labels and can,

in turn, incite violence against us.

The reality is that a national study conducted by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center found that less than a tenth of 1 percent of police calls result in use of some force by police.

Here’s an even bigger truth: Police officers don’t like using force and would prefer if we never had to use force and put ourselves and the public in danger. We are trained to de-escalate first and to only turn to force when it’s absolutely necessary to protect the community.

The other side of that motto is “to serve.”

We love and serve our communities. We don’t rule them. We aren’t above the law.

We are neighbors serving neighbors.

The vast majority of our nearly 300,000 annual police calls don’t involve armed robbers or drug dealers. Many are well-

ness checks, just making sure someone is alright. We take each call seriously because we’re here to serve the community.

Some of our work isn’t what you would call traditional policing at all. We pride ourselves on the amount of time we invest in engaging the community; being proactive in stopping crime before it occurs.

Serving our communities is why we chose to get into law enforcement. The badge we wear isn’t a license to use force, it’s a badge of honor that signifies our commitment to Mesa.

Sometimes that service forces us to make tough decisions. When we get a call about a dangerous situation, we often make split-second choices – choices that could mean life or death.

We make those decisions based on training and experience. We make them

against the backdrop of serving the community and keeping everyone safe.

Just like every person in Mesa, police officers are entitled to fairness, due process and an unbiased hearing for any allegations of wrongdoing.

Recently in Mesa, several police officers have been accused of wrongdoing based on short snippets of video. As the investigations into those incidents play out in the coming weeks, I would ask all of Mesa to keep in mind that there’s more to any incident than the short clips you might see on TV. But also, to keep in mind that hundreds of Mesa police officers are on duty every day with a simple and profound mission.

To protect and to serve.

-Wil Biascoechea, president of the Mesa Fraternal Order of Police, is a Mesa Police Officer.

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Bowers making impact in final season for Chandler

BY ZACH ALVIRA Tribune Sports Editor

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ake one look at the Chandler High football roster and among a slew of experienced, talented players fielding Division I college offers is a defensive player who is hard to miss.

Standing out in the star-studded lineup is middle linebacker Zach Bowers, who enters his third season on the Wolves’ defense.

“Zach has a lot of tenacity but at the same time his football IQ is very high,” Chandler coach Shaun Aguano said. “He plays every single play and that’s all we ask for, especially from our middle linebacker.

“He has the experience to get those guys around him playing and he does a heck of a job.”

Judging by his passion for football today, it is difficult to imagine that it wasn’t his first interest when Bowers ventured into sports at a young age.

“I actually started playing soccer, but I always wanted to play football,” Bowers said. “Once I got into it, the love grew from there.”

Not only did his love for the game grow, so did he.

Since his first season on varsity, Bowers has gained about 25 pounds of mus-

cle. He now is a 6-foot, said. “As soon as I got there 220-pound menace to I automatically felt like I opposing offenses. That was a part of that family.

“I immediately felt like makes him the ideal size I could help that profor a middle linebacker at gram win.” the next level.

Bowers was a part of a talStarting in one of the ented sophomore class that nation’s best prep football programs forced broke into starting roles Bowers to step into a on Chandler’s 2016 state leadership role sooner championship team. He than most. He said that made 88 tackles, secondHenley and Sam Pepper, most on the team behind another former Wolves then-senior Parker Henley.

Bowers’ talent was on linebacker, helped him display early last season grow by modeling how when the Wolves took on it’s done. national powerhouse IMG “Those guys showed Academy on an ESPN me how to be a leader for broadcast. In front of a these young guys right national audience, Bowers now,” Bowers said. “I made 15 tackles, includhave definitely seen my(Zach Alvira/Tribune Staff) ing one for a loss after he Zach Bowers, a senior middle linebacker, self grow as a leader. You jumped over the offensive was voted one of Chandler High’s four realize that you aren’t the football captains for this season, his line to make the play. young pup anymore. Evthird as a starter on the Wolves’ defense.

Plays like that brought eryone is looking up to him 12 Division I offers, you. including one from the University of Ha“You have to set an example everywhere waii, where he committed in June. you go.”

“I felt like it was the best fit for me, the culBowers was voted one of four Wolves ture and family aspect of the school,” Bowers captains this season. He embraces the

role, and the extra responsibilities in the locker room that come with it.

Chandler linebackers coach Roger Murdock believes that Bowers’ work ethic and football IQ will take him to success at the next level. The speed of the high school game has increased as the talent has improved, and Bowers has matched it.

“He has been able to play at that speed and maintain it. That’s why he is such a great player,” Murdock said. “He is just a really good kid. He is really easy to coach because he listens.”

The Chandler football program’s mottos, “Makoa” and “Ohana,” which mean “fearless” and “family” in Hawaiian, might contribute to Bowers’ comfort with Hawaii.

It was a choice that pleased Aguano, a Hawaiian native himself.

“It’s incredible,” Aguano said. “I think he is going to do a heck of a job over there.

It’s good football. A lot of Polynesians play his position, so he will have to compete, but I think he will be fine.”

As he nears the end of his high school journey, Bowers hopes to leave a legacy before he departs for Oahu.

“My goal for myself is to be the best teammate and player I can be,” Bowers said. “I just want to do what’s best for the team to win a state championship.”

Hamilton visits Highland in East Valley featured game

BY ZACH ALVIRA Tribune Sports Editor

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ero Week officially is in the books for many East Valley prep football teams. On Friday, the rest of them open their 2018 seasons.

The highlight match up in the region pits Hamilton at Highland, teams that opened Aug. 17. They haven’t met in three years. Both have new coaches since then.

Hamilton, which opened against Chaparral, has traveled a rocky road off the field for more than a year but has maintained its position among the premier programs in the state. It’s depth of talent now is under the leadership of coach Mike Zdebski.

Highland, meanwhile, which opened at Alhambra, has been on an upward trend since coach Brock Farrel took over last

season, when the Hawks went 8-4 and reached the 6A quarterfinals.

Zdebski has the Huskies taking it one day at a time with their focus.

“They’re kids so you have to worry about that, but our kids do a good job of worrying about what we have to take care of,” Zdebski said. “As long as you focus on the task at hand then you’ll be OK.” Highland was without quarterback Kaleb Herbert at Alhambra. He was suspended for a violation of team rules. The 1,000-yard passer in 2017 will return against the Huskies.

Perry at Mountain View: Mountain View, once the dominant big-school program in Arizona, is on an upward trend since coach Mike Fell arrived two seasons ago. Quarterback Brandon Nunez and receiver JaCobby Dinwiddie are among the best duos in the state.

Quarterback Chubba Purdy directs the Perry offense that his brother, Brock, led to the 6A title game last season.

Desert Ridge at Westview: The Jaguars have an early opportunity to avenge their first-round playoff loss to Westview last season. Quarterback Cooper Schmidt and running back Lucas Wright lead the Jaguars’ high-powered offense.

St. Mary’s at Seton Catholic: It’s the battle of the Catholic schools. The Sentinels return starting quarterback Vincent Wallace and running back Nick Wade.

Linebacker Sam Zadel, a junior, had a strong sophomore season on the varsity.

Chandler at Queen Creek: It’s a match up of great quarterbacks, Chandler’s Jacob Conover and Queen Creek’s Devin Larson. Both have started since their sophomore seasons and have led their teams to success.

(Photo by Zach Alvira/Tribune Staff)

Hamilton, rocked by an off-the-field hazing scandal a year ago, brought in coach Mike Zdebski from Michigan to restore order. The Huskies are loaded and expected to challenge for the 6A state title.

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even East Valley teens are among the 60 cast members of Valley Youth Theater’s season-opening presentation of the musical “Newsies” that is playing now through Aug. 26 on Center Stage at the Herberger Theater.

Performing in the first show of Valley Youth Theater’s 30th season are Joshua Boenzi, Red Mountain High School; Kale Burr, who recently graduated from Mountain View; Eli Stewart and Caden Christel, both Corona del Sol High students; Brach Drew, Marcos de Niza; David Smith, Tempe Preparatory Academy; and Riley Thornton, Campo Verde High.

Kale, a first-time Valey Youth Theater performer, portrays lead character Jack “Cowboy” Kelly, the charismatic leader who initiates a strike by the newboys.

Presented by Valley Toyota Dealers and sponsored in part by Edward Jones, this is the first time Valley Youth Theatre has presented “Newsies,” a production that producing artistic director Bobb Cooper and resident music supervisor Mark Fearey have wanted to produce for 20 years.

“It was a landmark event for young people,” Cooper said. “And today, it’s more relevant than ever as we see kids band together to support one another for a common cause. The Newsboys’ Strike is one of the first strikes carried out by children and it ended in a compromise that not only met their needs, it also created awareness and a platform that led to labor laws that still exist to protect children, today.”

The cast includes 37 actors and actresses ages 12 to 18 and 21 musicians in the orchestra.

Serving as director is Broadway performer, director and choreographer Tony Spinosa.

As with all VYT productions, the theatre

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The East Valley is well-represented in Valley Youth Theater’s production of the musical “Newsies,” about a labor action of newspaper carriers that was on of the first labor strikes by children in the nation. Seven local high school actors have parts in the production.

will also perform for local schools, as part of their Literacy and the Arts and Field Trip programs Aug. 21 and 22.

Founded in 1989, Valley Youth Theatre is a professional-quality theatre company dedicated to helping young people achieve their full potential through meaningful engagement, education and excellence in the performing arts.

“By building character from characters, VYT empowers kids of all ages and backgrounds to learn and grow as individuals, performers and leaders,” spokeswoman Cozette Phifer said. “Over the past five seasons alone, the organization has positively impacted more than 200,000 children and their families through public and school performances, workshops and youth development programs.”

Some of Kale’s favorite roles at other theatres include: Eugene Johnson in “Life Could Be A Dream” and Riff in “West Side Story,”

both of which he played in at the Hale Center Theatre in Gilbert. He also played Dickon in “The Secret Garden” at Mesa Community College.

This is the first Valley Youth Theater production for Caden, a 14-year-old freshman at Corona Del Sol High, where he is a part of the theater program. He played in several shows presented by Aprende Middle School’s Jaguar Players.

Those shows included “Rock of Ages: Middle School Edition,” in which he he played Stacee Jaxx; “All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Being a Zombie,” in which he played Steve/Non-Zombie. He also ran the soundboard for “James and the Giant Peach.”

Caden wants to pursue a career in acting, singing or engineering.

Devon is 18 and recently graduated from Perry High School, where he was involved in dance and the theater company.

This is Devon’s third show at Valley Youth

Theater. He was in “Grease” as Sonny and played Jetsam in “The Little Mermaid.”

He’s been on several other stages in the Valley doing shows like “Pippin” at Spotlight Youth Theatre, where he played the title character; “A Chorus Line” at Theater Works, where he was Greg; and “Bridges of Madison County” at Arizona Broadway Theatre, where he played Michael. Devon wants to be a professional actor.

Eli is a 16-year-old sophomore at Corona del Sol, where he does pole vaulting, sings in the choir and is on the tennis team.

This is his Valley Youth Theater debut.

At Pueblo Middle School he played Albert in “Bye Bye Birdie” and Alter Ego in “School House Rock Live.” Eli likes flying and backpacking. He wants to have a career in the aerospace industry.

Joshua, 14 and a ninth grader at Red Mountain High School, also is performing for the first time in a Valley Youth Theater production.

He also has played Chef Louis in “The Little Mermaid” at Shephard Junior High); Edgar and the Little Boy in “Ragtime” at the Zoo Theatre, and the young prince in “Beauty and the Beast” at Mesa Encore Theatre.

At school, Joshua is involved with theatre and choir, and in his free time takes tap lessons and enjoys hanging out with friends. He hopes to have a career in theatre, become a teacher or be a stay-at-home dad.

Riley, 14, is a freshman at Campo Verde and has performed in seven previous Valley Youth Theater productions.

He was most recently in “Little Women,” playing Mr. Lawrence. Before that, he was King Julien in “Madagascar: A Musical Adventure,” a little pig in “Shrek the Musical” and a member of the ensemble in “The Wizard of Oz.” His latest project was at Hale Theatre Center, where he played Zachy Price in “Big Fish.”

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CITY OF MESA MESA, ARIZONA

CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

PLAN SET ‘A’ BASELINE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS (24TH STREET TO CONSOLIDATED CANAL) PROJECT NO. CP0658

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking a qualified firm or team to act as the Job Order Contractor for the following:

PLAN SET ‘B’ VAL VISTA DRIVE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS (BASELINE ROAD TO US60) PROJECT NO. CP0105

TRANSPORTATION JOB ORDER CONTRACT PROJECT NO. JOC-T18

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received until Thursday, September 13, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. All sealed bids will be received at Mesa City Plaza Building, Engineering Department at 20 East Main Street, 5th Floor, Mesa, Arizona; except for bids delivered 30 minutes prior to opening which will be received at the information desk, 1st floor, Main Lobby of the Mesa City Plaza Building. 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 as indicated on the Approved Plans and Specifications: Plan Set ‘A’: Approximately 0.90 mile of roadway improvements on Baseline Road from 24th Street to the Consolidated Canal, including mill & overlay with cold in-place recycled base course (Base Bid), or full conventional hot mix asphalt concrete reconstruction (Bid Alternate No. 1); construction of new raised medians, street lighting, landscaping, traffic signals, segments of new 36-inch storm drain and 12-inch water main, and appurtenant work. Engineer’s Estimate range is $3.60 to $3.90 million.

Plan Set ‘B’: Approximately 0.50 mile of roadway reconstruction improvements on Val Vista Drive from Baseline Road to US60 including mill & overlay and PCCP, including the addition of a 3rd northbound lane starting at Baseline Road for approximately 600 feet, with associated landscape, irrigation, and traffic signal improvements. There will be a relocation of an existing 4” gas line and installation of a gas regulator station with SCADA system. Engineer’s Estimate range is $1.05 to $1.15 million.

For all technical, contract, bid-related, or other questions, please contact Maggie Smith at maggie.smith@mesaaz.gov.

Contractors desiring to submit proposals may purchase sets of the Bid Documents from Thomas Reprographics, Inc. dba Thomas Printworks, http://public.constructionvaults.com. Click on “Register Today” and follow the prompts to create your account. Please be sure to click finish at the end. NOTE: In order to receive notifications and updates regarding this bid (such as addenda) during the bidding period, REGISTRATION ON THE WEBSITE IS REQUIRED. For a list of locations nearest you, go to www.thomasprintworks.com, and click on Phoenix.

The cost of each Bid Set will be no more than $190.00, which is non-refundable regardless of whether or not the Contractor Documents are returned. 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 Thomas Reprographics website at the “Public Construction Vaults” address listed above. Please verify print lead time prior to arriving for pick-up.

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 480-644-2251 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 420 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's check. PERSONAL OR INDIVIDUAL SURETY BONDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. 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.

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The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Contractor to provide Job Order Transportation Construction Services. All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services are invited to submit their Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

The following is a summary of the project.

The Transportation Job Order Contract will require a variety of tasks to be completed, including but not limited to roads, streets, sidewalks, curb and gutter, utilities located in transportation Right of Way (ROW), paving, striping, landscaping associated with roadway ROW, lighting, traffic signals, and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and other work as deemed necessary.

A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2018, at 9:00 am, at the Mesa City Plaza Building, 20 E. Main Street, Conference Room 503, Mesa, Arizona 85201. At this meeting, City staff will discuss the scope of work and general contract issues and respond to questions from the attendees. Attendance at the pre-submittal conference is not mandatory and all interested firms may submit a Statement of Qualifications whether or not they attend the conference. All interested firms are encouraged to attend the Pre-Submittal Conference since City staff will not be available for meetings or to respond to individual inquiries regarding the project scope outside of this conference. In addition, there will not be meeting minutes or any other information published from the Pre-Submittal Conference.

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

RFQ Lists. The RFQ is available on the City’s website at http://mesaaz.gov/business/engineering/construction-manager-at-riskand-job-order-contracting-opportunities.

The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter, plus a maximum of 9 pages to address the SOQ evaluation criteria (excluding resumes but including an organization chart with key personnel and their affiliation). Resumes for each team member shall be limited to a maximum length of two pages and should be attached as an appendix to the SOQ. Minimum font size shall be 10pt. Please provide seven (7) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy (CD or USB drive) of the Statement of Qualifications by Thursday, August 30, 2018, at 2:00 pm. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications. The City is an equal opportunity employer.

Delivered or hand-carried submittals must be delivered to the Engineering Department reception area on the fifth floor of Mesa City Plaza Building in a sealed package. On the submittal package, please display: Firm name, project number, and/or project title.

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

Questions. Questions pertaining to the Construction Manager at Risk selection process or contract issues should be directed to Donna Horn of the Engineering Department at donna.horn@mesaaz.gov.

BETH HUNING City Engineer ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk PUBLISHED: East Valley Tribune, Aug. 19, 26, 2018 / 14823

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CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking a qualified firm or team to act as the Construction Manager at Risk for the following:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Consultant for the following:

ASU at MESA CITY CENTER / THE PLAZA at MESA CITY CENTER PROJECT NO. CP0871ASU

ASU AT MESA CITY CENTER / THE PLAZA AT MESA CITY CENTER PROJECT NO. CP0871ASU

The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CM@Risk) to provide PreConstruction Services assistance and complete Construction Services as the CM@Risk for the Arizona State University (ASU) @ Mesa City Center/The Plaza @ Mesa City Center Project. All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services are invited to submit their Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

The City of Mesa is seeking a qualified Consultant to provide design services for the ASU at Mesa City Center / The Plaza at Mesa City Center Project. All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services are invited to submit their Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

The following is a summary of the project. The required tasks will be reviewed with the selected CM@Risk and defined to meet the needs of the project as part of the contract scoping.

The project is comprised of a new 100,000 to 125,000 square-foot building, site improvements, and a 2 to 3-acre urban plaza space.

The estimated construction cost is $61,400,000. The total estimated project cost is $72,300,000.

A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on August 30, 2018, at 1:30PM at the City of Mesa Upper Council Chambers, 57 E. First Street, Mesa, AZ 85201. At this meeting, City and ASU staff will discuss the scope of work and general contract issues and respond to questions from the attendees. Attendance at the pre-submittal conference is not mandatory and all interested firms may submit a Statement of Qualifications whether or not they attend the conference. All interested firms are encouraged to attend the Pre-Submittal Conference since City staff will not be available for meetings or to respond to individual inquiries regarding the project scope outside of this conference. In addition, there will not be meeting minutes or any other information published from the Pre-Submittal Conference.

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

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

RFQ Lists. The RFQ is available on the City’s website at: http://mesaaz.gov/business/engineering/construction-manager-at-risk-and-job-order-contracting-opportunities. Additionally, supporting information related to the RFQ is available online at the following FTP site: https://ftp.mesaaz.gov/public/file/Vh0dXOi2gEOu6QLbg_hS3g/ASU%20%40%20MESA%20CITY% 20CENTER%20RFQ%20SUPPORT%20FILES.zip The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter, plus a maximum of 12 pages to address the SOQ evaluation criteria (excluding resumes but including an organization chart with key personnel and their affiliation). Resumes for each team member shall be limited to a maximum length of two pages and should be attached as an appendix to the SOQ. Minimum font size shall be 10pt. Please provide ten (10) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy (CD or USB drive) of the Statement of Qualifications by September 20, 2018 at 2pm. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications. The City is an equal opportunity employer.

Delivered or hand-carried submittals must be delivered to the Engineering Department reception area on the fifth floor of Mesa City Plaza Building in a sealed package. On the submittal package, please display: Firm name, project number, and/or project title.

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

Questions. Questions pertaining to the Construction Manager at Risk selection process or contract issues should be directed to Donna Horn of the Engineering Department at Donna.Horn@mesaaz.gov.

BETH HUNING City Engineer ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk PUBLISHED: East Valley Tribune, Aug. 19, 26, 2018 / 14814

The following is a summary of the project. The required tasks will be reviewed with the selected Design Consultant and defined to meet the needs of the project as part of the contract scoping.

The project is comprised of a new 100,000 to 125,000 square-foot building, site improvements, and a 2- to 3-acre urban plaza space.

The estimated construction cost is $61,400,000. The total estimated project cost is $72,300,000.

A Pre-Submittal Conference will be held on August 23, 2018 at 1:30 PM at the City of Mesa Upper Council Chambers, 57 E. First Street, Mesa, AZ 85201. At this meeting, City and ASU staff will discuss the scope of work and general contract issues and respond to questions from the attendees. Attendance at the pre-submittal conference is not mandatory and all interested firms may submit a Statement of Qualifications whether or not they attend the conference. All interested firms are encouraged to attend the Pre-Submittal Conference since City staff will not be available for meetings or to respond to individual inquiries regarding the project scope outside of this conference. In addition, there will not be meeting minutes or any other information published from the Pre-Submittal Conference.

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

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

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

Additionally, supporting information related to the RFQ is available online at the following FTP site: https://ftp.mesaaz.gov/public/file/Vh0dXOi2gEOu6QLbg_hS3g/ASU%20%40%20MESA%20CITY% 20CENTER%20RFQ%20SUPPORT%20FILES.zip The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter, plus a maximum of 12 pages to address the SOQ evaluation criteria (excluding resumes but including an organization chart with key personnel and their affiliation). Resumes for each team member shall be limited to a maximum length of two pages and should be attached as an appendix to the SOQ. Minimum font size shall be 10pt. Please provide ten (10) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy CD or USB drive) of the Statement of Qualifications by September 13, 2018. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications. The City is an equal opportunity employer.

Delivered or hand-carried submittals must be delivered to the Engineering Department reception area on the fifth floor of Mesa City Plaza Building in a sealed package. On the submittal package, please display: Firm name, project number, and/or project title.

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

Questions. Questions pertaining to the Consultant selection process or contract issues should be directed to Donna Horn of the Engineering Department at Donna.Horn@mesaaz.gov.

ATTEST: DeeAnn Mickelsen City Clerk PUBLISHED: East Valley Tribune, Aug 12, 19, 2018 / 14725

BETH HUNING City Engineer

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Public Notices

Public Notices

CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

CITY OF MESA, ARIZONA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking qualified Consultants for the following:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Mesa is seeking qualified Consultants for the following:

ON-CALL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS

ON-CALL CONSULTING LIST FOR CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AND INSPECTION SERVICES

The City of Mesa is seeking qualified Consultants to provide design services and/or construction administration services on an on-call basis in the following area/category: Transportation. All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services are invited to submit their Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

From this solicitation, the Engineering Department will establish a list of on-call consultants for Transportation. This category is further defined below: Transportation projects may include such transportation-related projects as roadway improvement projects, transportation alternative projects (i.e. bike, pedestrian, transportation enhancement, and safe routes to school projects) and commuter park-and-ride projects. Design components associated with these projects might include, but will not necessarily be limited to, grading, drainage, demolition, pavement, concrete, driveways, sidewalk, ramps, traffic signals, intelligent traffic systems (ITS), signage, striping, storm drain, street lights, landscaping, landscape irrigation, aesthetic elements, pedestrian improvements/amenities, bus shelters, surveying, horizontal control, bridges, block walls, environmental, and utility undergrounding. These projects also often include utility (including water and wastewater) upgrades, installation and/or rehabilitation in the same project areas as the transportation-related improvements. Other tasks that a design consultant might be asked to perform include such things as alignment studies, design concept reports, environmental studies, environmental clearances, cost estimating, legal descriptions and exhibits, geotechnical reports, drainage reports, utility coordination, and public outreach. Transportation projects differ from the other projects in that transportation need(s) drive the project and are the emphasis.

A Pre-Submittal Conference will not be held.

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

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

The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter, plus a maximum of 10 pages to address the SOQ evaluation criteria (excluding resumes but including an organization chart with key personnel and their affiliation). Resumes for each team member shall be limited to a maximum length of two pages and should be attached as an appendix to the SOQ. Minimum font size shall be 10 point. Please provide six (6) hard copies and one (1) CD of the Statement of Qualifications by 2:00pm on September 5, 2018. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications. The City is an equal opportunity employer.

Delivered or hand-carried submittals must be delivered to the Engineering Department reception area on the fifth floor of Mesa City Plaza Building in a sealed package. On the submittal package, please display: Firm name and On-Call Transportation.

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

The City of Mesa is seeking qualified Consultants to provide design services and/or construction administration services on an on-call basis in the following area/category: Construction Administration and Inspection Services. All qualified firms that are interested in providing these services are invited to submit their Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in accordance with the requirements detailed in the Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

From this solicitation, the Engineering Department will establish a list of on-call consultants for Construction Administration and Inspection Services. This category is further defined below: Construction Administration and Inspection Services will be divided into three (3) general types; horizontal roadway and utility projects, water/wastewater facility projects, and vertical construction projects. Typical projects for which consultants will be requested to provide services include but are not limited to: arterial or residential roadway projects, roadway maintenance and milling operations, waterline and sewer line projects, water and wastewater facility improvement projects, new building construction, tenant improvement projects, utilities (including, but not limited to fiber, conduit, gas, and electric), street lights, traffic signals, Non-City Utilities (NCUs), and permit projects. Consultants shall provide staff member(s) with all tools/equipment required to conduct day to day business including vehicle, laptop, cell phone, PPE, and any other tools required to complete the work.

A Pre-Submittal Conference will not be held.

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

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

The Statement of Qualifications shall include a one-page cover letter, plus a maximum of 10 pages to address the SOQ evaluation criteria (excluding resumes but including an organization chart with key personnel and their affiliation). Resumes for each team member shall be limited to a maximum length of two pages and should be attached as an appendix to the SOQ. Minimum font size shall be 10-point. Please provide six (6) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy (CD or USB drive) of the Statement of Qualifications by 2:00pm on August 28, 2018. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Statements of Qualifications. The City is an equal opportunity employer.

Delivered or hand-carried submittals must be delivered to the Engineering Department reception area on the fifth floor of Mesa City Plaza Building in a sealed package. On the submittal package, please display: Firm name and On-Call Construction Administration and Inspection.

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

Questions. Questions pertaining to the Consultant selection process or contract issues should be directed to Heather Sneddon of the Engineering Department at heather.sneddon@mesaaz.gov.

Questions. Questions pertaining to the Consultant selection process or contract issues should be directed to Heather Sneddon of the Engineering Department at heather.sneddon@mesaaz.gov.

BETH HUNING City Engineer

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Public Notices CITY OF MESA PUBLIC NOTICE The Mesa City Council will hold a public hearing concerning the following ordinances at the August 27, 2018 City Council meeting beginning at 5:45 p.m. in the Mesa City Council Chambers, 57 East First Street.

1. ZON18-00149 (District 6) The 9800 through 9900 blocks of East Hampton Avenue (south side) and the 1400 block of South Crismon Road (west side). Located at the northwest corner of US-60 and Crismon Road (15± acres). Rezoning from PEP-PAD-CUP to PEP-PAD. This request will allow for an office and commercial development. Gilmore Planning and Landscape Architecture, applicant; Crismon Superstition Partners, owner.

2. ZON18-00171 (District 6) The 8200 to 8400 blocks of East Baseline Road (north side). Located west of South Channing (Hawes Road) alignment on the north side of Baseline Road (54± acres).

Rezoning 1.6± acres from RM-4 to RSL-2.5-PAD incorporating the acreage into the approved 52.4± acre Baseline Mixed-Use PAD (Z14-021 and ZON18-00169); and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for the incorporation of additional acreage into an existing PAD to allow for the development of a residential small-lot subdivision. Woodside Homes, applicant; Baseline Mesa, LLC, and NSHE POWELL LLC, owner.

3. ZON18-00310 (District 3) The 1700 to 1900 blocks of South Horne (west side), the 1700 to 1900 blocks of South Hobson (east side), and the 600 to 800 blocks of Auto Center Drive (south side).

Located north of Baseline Road and east of Mesa Drive (22± acres). Rezoning from LI and LI-PAD to LI-PAD; and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for the development of an industrial park.

Jeff McCall, McCall and Associates Architects, Inc., applicant; Puppyfeathers Limited Partnership, owner.

4. ZON18-00221 (District 1) The 1100 block of North Miller Street (east side) and the 1000 block of East Brown Road (south side). Located on the south side of Brown Road and west of Stapley Drive (0.2± acres). Rezoning from OC to RS-9-BIZ; and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for the development of a single-family residence. Richard Corrow, applicant; NICHA, LLC, owner.

5. ZON18-00359 (District 4) The 1100 block of South Stapley Drive (east side). Located east of Stapley Drive and north of Southern Avenue (1.6± acres). Rezoning from LC to RM-2-PAD; and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for the development of an attached single-residence development. Dane Astle, Edifice Architecture, applicant; Stapley & Southern Partners, LLC, owner.

6. ZON18-00360 (District 2) The 3100 block of East Broadway Road (south side). Located east of Lindsay Road on the south side of Broadway Road (3.1± acres). Rezoning from RS-9 to RM-2-PAD; and Site Plan Review. This request will allow for the development of an attached single-residence development. Dane Astle, Edifice Architect, applicant; David and Carla Weaver, owner.

7. ZON18-00121 (District 6) The 3600 to 5200 blocks of South Ellsworth Road (east side), the 9200 to 10800 blocks of East Elliot Road (south side), and the 3600 to 6000 blocks of the South Signal Butte Road alignment (west side). Located south of Elliot Road between Ellsworth Road and Signal Butte Road (3200± acres). Major Amendment to the Eastmark Community Plan. This request will make changes that impact Development Units (“DUs”) 1, 2, 3, and 4 related to Land Use Groups, the Land Use Budget, refinements to the DU character descriptions, and corresponding modifications to various sections of the Community Plan including the removal of the requirement for a nonpotable water master plan. DMB Mesa Proving Grounds, LLC, applicant; DMB Mesa Proving Grounds, LLC, owner.

8. ZON18-00335 (District 5) 6606 East McKellips Road. Located west of Power Road on the north side of McKellips Road (1± acres). Rezoning (removal of condition of approval); and Site Plan Modification. This request will remove condition #10 from the original zoning approval to allow restaurant uses; and modification of the approved site plan to add a drive-thru. Alfred Patterson, Bar Napkin Productions, applicant; Travis Hackett, Rielly Red Mountain LLC/H J Red Mountain, ETAL, owner.

9. ZON18-00066 (District 3) The 1000 through 1100 blocks of South Alma School Road (west side) and the 1200 through 1300 blocks of West Southern Avenue (north side). Located at the northwest corner of Alma School Road and Southern Avenue (16± acres). Rezoning from LC to RM-5 PAD for 10.5± acres, Rezoning from LC to LC-PAD for 5.5± acres; and Site Plan Review for 16± acres. This request will allow for development of multi-residential and commercial uses. Adam Baugh, Withey Morris, PLC, applicant; WM Grace Development Co., ETAL, owner 10. Repealing and replacing, in its entirety, the existing Mesa City Code Title 5 (Business Regulations), Chapter 7 entitled “Auctioneers, Pawnbrokers, Scrap Metal Dealers, and Secondhand Dealers” for the simplification and modification of requirements related to the operation and licensing of auctioneers, pawnbrokers, scrap metal dealers, and secondhand dealers in the City of Mesa. (Citywide) 11. Amending Title 5 of the Mesa City Code (Business Regulations) by adopting a new Chapter 22 entitled “Automated Kiosks” requiring the license and regulation of automated kiosks in the City of Mesa. (Citywide) DATED at Mesa, Arizona, this 19th day of August 2018.

DEE ANN MICKELSEN, City Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune Aug. 19, 2018 / 14806

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Obituaries DOOLEN, HILDEGARD

Hildegard Doolen lived to celebrate her 100th birthday this year. She peacefully went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on August 14, 2018. Hilda was born on April 22, 1918 in The Village of Edgar, WI. She moved to Arizona with her husband Paul in 1971, and some of her fondest memories were of the times they spent camping and fishing at Lake Alamo. She will be greatly missed.

DAVIDSON, Leon E. Leon E. Davidson, 83, passed away August 6, 2018 in Mesa, Arizona. As a young veteran, Leon proudly served during the Korean War in both the U.S. Army and Air Force.

Later becoming an electronics technician who could fix most everything (except his golf swing) and a dedicated flight instructor, he particularly had a passion for things with speed. From motorcycles to airplanes, he loved only a few things more: his beloved wife of 61 years, Hazel; their children Kevin (Gunilla) Davidson and Allison (Greg) Johnson; and his greatest pride and joy—his granddaughters, Amanda, Audra, Anna, and great-grandson, Koda. Born in Edgeley, North Dakota on March 9, 1935, Leon is also survived by brothers Dale and Robin. A quiet man of great strength who wielded a steely gaze and a mischievous grin with equal measure, he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Memorial services held August 10, 2018 at Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Ave, Tempe AZ. Private Interment at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona to be held at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org) or Mesa United Way (www.mesaunitedway.org).

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WILLIAMS, Keith Allen Keith Allen Williams, 62, of Mesa, went home to be with his Lord on July 28,2018. He was born on August 2, 1955 in Hiawatha, Ks, a son of the late Robert V. and Violet J. Williams.

Keith graduated from Beloit High School in 1973; Cloud County Community College in 1977 with an Associate of Arts Degree; and Emporia State University in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Degree in the field of Data Processing Information Systems.

Keith started his career with Phillips Oil Company in Bartlesville, OK as a Computer Programmer/ Analyst. He also worked as a Programmer at TWA and Twentieth Century Services both in Kansas City, Mo. before moving to Arizona for retirement.

Keith loved studying the bible and was an avid fan of the Phoenix Suns and Arizona Diamondbacks. He also enjoyed golf in his spare time as well as playing on the High School and College teams. Keith loved his family and friends and blessed them with his humor and quick wit.

Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery in Chandler is handling the arrangements. There will be no public service. Condolences and shared memories can be made at www.valleyofthesunfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to Parkview Christian Church, 333 Churchville Avenue, Staunton, VA 24401 in loving memory of Keith Williams. Cards may also be sent to the family at this address.

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Obituaries BOONE, Betty Lee (Sanders)

Passed away quietly july 14, 2018 shortly before her 91st. birthday in Flagstaff,Az. Betty and SFC Daniel P. Boone were married 59 yrs. when he passed in 2005. They moved to Scottsdale, AZ. in 1964 after traveling the world together. Betty is survived by four of her five adult children.

Pamela Carroll, Penny Lakanen, Barry Boone and Candy Boone. Their oldest son Daniel passed in 1992. Betty grew up in Ludington, MI.,she is one of three sets of twins in a family of twelve children. Betty and Daniel retired to Ash Fork, AZ. where they built a large home themselves. Two of her children still reside there. Betty was a great Mom and is dearly missed.

There will be a memorial service Saturday, Sept. 8th, 2018 at 11:30 am. at her home in Ash Fork. Luncheon to follow.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to northlandhospice.org or call Kathy Simmons 928-779-1227 in Betty's honor.

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Job Description: Sustainability Engineering Group is looking for a Construction Manager to prepare reports, cost estimates, budgets, work timetables and supervise three employees. Interpret and explain contracts and technical information to other professionals, report work progress and budget matters to clients, collaborate with architects, engineers, and other construction specialists. Initiate and coordinate development of action plans to penetrate international markets. Respond to work delays, emergencies and other problems. Comply with legal requirements, building, safety codes and other regulations. Overseas travel 30% of time. Requires 4 yrs experience in the job offered and certification in AutoCAD. Job Loc Scottsdale, Az & various work sites in the state of Az. Hrs: 40 p/w. Submit resume referencing internal #1807 and copy of ad to: hr@azseg.com Kenly Farms, Inc. of Arizona seeks 30 temp. full-time workers from 10/01/2018-03/31/2019 for Farmworker and Laborers positions (Ref. Job Order #3140558) Workers will be involved in various tasks such as, but not limited to: collecting budwood, topping, weeding thinning, harvesting rose buds, irrigation, Machine Equipment Operator, truck operator, facility forklift operator(single/Double), cleaner and tractor drivers, . Budding-Lying in a prone position on a. budding cart, the employee use a budding knife to cut a small niche or seat under the stock. The employee then removes a bud scion from a whip or rose cutting and places it in the cut seat. A budding cart is a metal frame on wheels with a fabric sling that is propelled using the knees or feet. Tying- Lying in a prone position on a budding cart, following the budder, the employee secures the bud scion to the stock using plastic budding tape, creating an air-tight seal. cleaning and maintaining facilities. Lift cartons approx. 60 lbs. Be able to work in Arizona climate with extreme temperature, humidity, wind, and times exposure to high levels of pollen. Temperature during working hours can reach a high of 115 degrees F during the summer. Wage offer is $10.50/hr., 35hr. work week, M-F, 6 hr/day 5hours per day is normal on Saturday and Sunday. Employer guarantees each worker the opp. of employment for at least ¾ of the workdays of the total period of work contract & all extensions. Tools, supplies & equip provided at no charge to the worker. Housing provided at no charge to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at end of each work day. Transportation & subsistence expenses to the worksite will be paid by the employer upon completion of 50% of the work contract, or earlier.

Project Manager sought

by Razaghi Development Company, LLC. in Scottsdale, AZ: Prov tech adv to indl or mgmt abt dsgn, const, prgm mod or stuct repr.

Collab eff w/mgmt consult team & ext prof frms. Prov ldrship & mgmt in client dvlpmt prjts incl new hlthcare fac dvlpmt, existing fac reno/remdlg. Plan install, testing, oper, maint/repair of fac/equip. Mng proj sched & cost. Req: M.S. Civil/Struct Engg, prof AutoCAD, ESRI ArcGIS & MS Project. Post req shrt dom biz trip to var clients in N. A. territory once a mnth. Trvl to relatshp bld, meet, site tour, wlkthrgh, bid confnce. Mail CV to: Taylor Fox, 7150 E Camelback Rd., Ste 444, Scottsdale, AZ 85251.

Announcements

ATTENTION CRAFTERS!

The Mesa Optimist Club is sponsoring a FALL CRAFT FAIR to benefit

Helen's Hope Chest.

October 27th at Towerpoint Resort in Mesa.

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Auctions & Estate Sales

Auction Consignments We are seeking consignments for our Premier Fall Auction on October 20, 2018: Classic Cars, Tractors, Airplanes, Guns, Motorcycles, Tools, Coins, Silver, Jewelry, Gold, Recreational Vehicles, Commercial and Neon Signs, Collectible or Vintage Toys, Military Items, Southwest or Cowboy Items, Unusual, Antique or Highly-Sought-After Items.

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Auto - All Makes

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I Buy Estates!

Apply at nearest AZ Dept. of Economic Security office: 4635 S Central Ave, Phoenix AZ, 85040. 602-7710630 Please reference AZDES Job Order #: 3140558

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RECEPTIONIST To help manage operations in the branch office of the world's largest independent brokerage firm. Please contact today for details. Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Located at Alma School and Ocotillo. 3910 S Alma School Rd. Ste. 8 Chandler, AZ 85248.

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Business Inventory Ranch/Farm Small or Large | Fast & Easy Call Now for Appt (10a-4p) Mr. Haig 480-234-1210 Haig3@aol.com

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Wanted to Buy

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Commerical/Industrial/Retail Gated 24 hour Construction/Public Storage Lots for Lease please call Lots 4 Rent 480-292-1638 for details.

Roommates

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Sealed and Unexpired.

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Real Estate

For Rent

Seeking 55+ Roommate.

Lindsay/Main, gated comm, pool. Cov'd prkg.

No pets, Unfurn'd.

Private bath. Bkgrnd chk.

Must Have Credit Score of 650 or Better. $500 + 1/2 Elec.

602-999-8645 Retired gentleman Scotts/ Phx area looking for female to share 2bd 2ba condo. Light cleaning & cooking. Call for appt (320)290-6585

Apartments

Rooms For Rent

ALMA SCH & MAIN 1bd/1 ba Bad Credit ok No Deposit. Quiet $650/mo.

Includes all util.

(602) 339-1555

Furn'd room for rent nice home in Chandler (Warner/101), with privileges, free util & cable, $600 /mo.

Call (480) 814-8664

Your newspaper.

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CLEAN FURN'D ROOM FOR RENT! Free Utilities Mesa, quiet area, near railroad, share kitchen. W/D avail.

Priv entrance. Utilities, cable, phone, internet all for $550/mon + deposit.

1 person only 480-461-1342

Service Directory Alterations

Cleaning Services

Hand Quilting by the ladies of the Chandler Sr. Ctr. Quilting Guild A non-profit org. Contact us via email at ChandlerSrCtrQuilters@ gmail.com or leave a message for us with Loretta at 480-782-2720 to arrange an estimate.

Costs are based on individual project.

Mila's House Cleaning.

Residential & Commercial.

Weekly/Monthly/Bi Weekly. Experienced and Reference's Available.

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Classifieds 480-898-6465

Appliance Repairs

Drywall

Garage/Doors

Handyman

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GARAGE DOOR SERVICE

HANDYMAN 37 years experience.

Drywall, framing, plumbing, painting, electrical, roofing and more. Stan, 602-434-6057

House Painting, Drywall, Reliable, Dependable, Honest!

QUICK RESPONSE TO YOUR CALL! 15 Years Experience • Free Estimates

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We Also Buy, Sell & Trade Used Appliances Working or Not

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- Ahw Resident Since 1987 -

• Panel Changes and Repairs • Installation of Ceiling Fans • Switches/Outlets • Home Remodel

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Block Fence * Gates

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LEGAL NOTICES Deadline for Sunday's Edition is the Wednesday prior at 5pm.

Please call Elaine at 480-898-7926 to inquire or email your notice to: legals@evtrib.com and request a quote.

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Not a licensed contractor

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ce 1999

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Broken Springs Replaced

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Cleaning Services www.tmtclean.com (480) 324-1640

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Over 28 Years Experience • ROC #246019 Bonded/Insured

Cleaning Services

Real Estate for Sale

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Landscape Maintenance

Landscape Maintenance

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Pool Service / Repair

Plumbing

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25 years exp. Call Now (480) 720-3840 Juan Hernandez

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POOL REPAIR

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Specializing in Controllers, Valves, Sprinklers, Landscape Lighting, P.V.C. & Poly Drip Systems

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Not a licensed contractor.

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Painting

Complete Lawn Service & Weed Control

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Toilets

Insured

Faucets

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Any Service

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Not a licensed contractor

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LANDSCAPING, TREES & MAINTENANCE

Tree Trimming • Tree Removal Stump Grinding Storm Damage • Bushes/Shrubs Yard Clean-up Commercial and Residential PMB 435 • 2733 N. Power Rd. • Suite 102 • Mesa dennis@allprotrees.com

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Not a licensed contractor

Call Jason:

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Roofing

Tree Services

Tree Trimming, Pruning & Removal Yard Clean-Up & Trash Removal

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NOT A LICENSED CONTRACTOR

NOTICE TO READERS:

Most service advertisers have an ROC# or "Not a licensed contractor" in their ad, this is in accordance to the AZ state law.

Why Settle With the Rest When You Have The Best!

Accepting all major credit cards. Licensed, Bonded & Insured

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ROC#286561

PHILLIPS ROOFING LLC

Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC): The advertising requirements of the statute does not prevent anyone from placing an ad in the yellow pages, on business cards, or on flyers.

Member of ABM

Licensed • Bonded • Insured ROC 223367

Valleywide

What it does require under A.R.S. §321 1 2 1 A 1 4 ( c ) www.azleg.gov/ars/32/01165.htm is that the advertising party, if not properly licensed as a contractor, disclose that fact on any form of advertising to the public by including the words "not a licensed contractor" in the advertisement.

CR 42 DUAL

623-873-1626 All employees verified Free estimates on all roofs 36 Years experience in AZ Licensed contractor since 2006

Again, this requirement is intended to make sure that the consumer is made aware of the unlicensed status of the individual or company.

Contractors who advertise and do not disclose their unlicensed status are not eligible for the handyman's exception.

Reference: http://www.azroc.gov/invest/licensed_by_la w.html

As a consumer, being aware of the law is for your protection.

You can check a business's ROC status at: http://www.azroc.gov/

phillipsroofing.org phillipsroofing@msn.com

Roofing

Public Notices

Public Notices

CITY OF MESA MESA, ARIZONA

NOTICE OF 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Layton Lakes Underground Fuel Tank Remediation

Southern Ave and Stapley Drive Intersection Improvements Project No. CP0800 The City of Mesa plans to improve the intersection of Southern Avenue and Stapley Drive. The improvements include widening the intersection to include three through lanes on Stapley Drive, a dedicated right turn lane on eastbound Southern Avenue, and bicycle lanes. Other improvements include new raised medians, curb, gutter, sidewalks, new streetlights and traffic signals.

The project is estimated to begin early 2020 and be completed within a year.

You are invited to attend a Public Meeting to review the proposed improvements and provide your comments. Project exhibits and City staff will be available at the meeting to answer your questions. No formal presentation will be given at this meeting.

Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Location: Lindbergh Elementary School-Multi Purpose Room 930 S. Lazona Drive Mesa, AZ 85204 If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact Rene Powell, Lucy Lopez, or Michele Arrollado with the City of Mesa Engineering Public Relations at (480) 644-3800. Si usted tiene preguntas de ste Proyecto, favor de llamar a Lucy Lopez, con la Ciudad de Mesa al (480) 644-3800 Published: East Valley Tribune, Aug. 19, 26, 2018 / 14841

Meetings/Events Do you want to stop drinking?

Call Alcoholics Anonymous 480-834-9033 www.aamesaaz.org If you want to drink, that’s your business.

If you want to stop, we can help.

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Understanding and Practice of A Course in Miracles: Intensive ACIM study. Intimate group of serious course students.

Program designed for more one-on-one attention with answers to student questions and a laser-focused approach to living ACIM. Wednesdays 11am 12:15pm at Interfaith Community Spiritual Center: 952 E. Baseline #102 Mesa 85204

Crops of Luv

"My dream is that one day we will be able to give every "wish" child a scrapbook to remind them that dreams do come true."

Jody, co-founder, Ahwatukee based non-profit

Come Join us: Help make embellishments, organize or assist with events, scrapbook, donate your time, money or space.

Teens who need to fill Community Service hours for High School are welcome!

Come be apart of something Awesome!

Cropsofluv.com 480.634.7763

cropsofluv@cox.net

HOME FOR RENT? Place it here!

81% of our readers, read the Classifieds!

Call Classifieds 480-898-6465

VOLUNTARY REMEDIATION PROGRAM SITE REQUEST FOR NO FURTHER ACTION DETERMINATION LH-EH Layton Lakes Estates has submitted a request for a No Further Action (NFA) determination to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP) for the Layton Lakes Underground Fuel Tank Remediation VRP site. The NFA requests risk-based closure for groundwater and was submitted in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-181.

The Layton Lakes Underground Fuel Tank Remediation VRP site consists of a portion of a common area tract (landscaping and retention basin) within the Layton Lakes Community Development located northeast of Queen Creek and Lindsay Roads in Gilbert, Arizona. Contaminants of concern at the site are volatile organic compounds associated with former underground farm fuel tanks associated with a previous farm staging area.

The NFA Report is available online at: http://azdeq.gov/notices, and at the ADEQ Records Center, 1110 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ (602) 771-4380, or (800) 2345677, ext. 602-771-4380; please call for hours of operation and to schedule an appointment.

PARTIES WISHING TO SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS regarding the NFA request for the Layton Lakes Underground Fuel Tank Remediation VRP site may do so to ADEQ, Attention: Joey Pace, Voluntary Remediation Program, 1110 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007 or Pace.Joey@azdeq.gov; or Attention: Steve Kaminski, Western Technologies Inc., 3737 East Broadway Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85040 or s.kaminski@wt-us.com and reference this listing. Comments must be postmarked or received by ADEQ or Western Technologies, Inc. by Monday September 4th, 2018.

ADEQ will take reasonable measures to provide access to department services to individuals with limited ability to speak, write, or understand English and/or to those with disabilities. Requests for language interpretation services or for disability accommodations must be made at least 48 hours in advance by contacting: 7-1-1 for TDD; (602) 771-2215 for Disability Accessibility; or Ian Bingham, Title VI Nondiscrimination Coordinator at (602) 7714322 or idb@azdeq.gov.

ADEQ tomará medidas razonables para proveer acceso a los servicios del departamento para personas con capacidad limitada para hablar, escribir o entender Inglés y / o para las personas con discapacidad. Las solicitudes de servicios de interpretación del lenguaje o de alojamiento de discapacidad deben hacerse por lo menos 48 horas de antelación poniéndose en contacto con Ian Bingham, Title VI Nondiscrimination Coordinator al (602) 7714322 o idb@azdeq.gov.

Dated this 5th day of August, 2018.

PUBLISHED: East Valley Tribune, Aug. 5, 19, 2018 / 14638

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Our Beautiful New Independent Living is Opening for Tours Soon!

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Assisted Living

Our beautifully designed Assisted Living community is upscale living with first class care for all of our valued residents. Canyon Winds Assisted Living residents will enjoy a wonderful amenity package to include the following: • 24/7 Care from our licensed and certified staff • 3 delicious meals per day in our restaurant style dining room • Spacious activity room with amazing views • Indoor & outdoor entertaining areas • Theater room

Memory Care

Canyon Winds Memory Care is dedicated to assist those with Alzheimer’s and Memory Loss. Our caregivers are specially trained to provide personalized attention for our residents.

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