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Gilbert officers aren’t smiling for these cameras BY CECILIA CHAN GSN Managing Editor

t’s 2 a.m. and a smart phone’s video camera is recording a traffic stop near Bruce Avenue and Palm Street in downtown Gilbert. After a brief conversation with Gilbert cops, the driver refuses a field sobriety test and is soon outside his vehicle being handcuffed. “What happened was this guy came flying from the bar through the neighborhood pretty quickly,” narrated a voice on a You-

Tube video. “There was an undercover cop sitting, creeping right by and saw him. Here comes the Mirandas. The guy doesn’t want to hear it.” The 35-year-old man behind the camera phone continues filming the 20-minute video after the driver is placed in the back of a patrol car for a ride to the police station and a tow truck arrives. He finally notes that it was a “fairly routine DUI stop” and that he was heading home. James, who declined to give his last name and goes by the handle “Gilbert Bystander” on his YouTube channel, is a First Amend-

ment Auditor whose aim is to ensure police accountability. He is part of a growing national movement of citizen activists who film on public property such as government buildings and police stations. Federal courts have protected the rights of citizens to film and record police officers in public places. James isn’t the only one following Gilbert cops around and videotaping them. Mesa resident Christopher Roff, whose handle is “Direct D,” sometimes tag teams with James

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r. Dawn Foley doesn’t see her new role as superintendent overseeing 13 campuses and some 12,000 students at Higley Unified School District as a job but more of a passion. The Arizona native, who grew up in Chandler and graduated from Corona Del Sol High School, is a fourth-generation educator and a third-generation Sun Devil. “I always knew I was going to be a teacher from as little as

I can remember,” said Foley, who as an elementary school student started collecting books and other items for her future classroom. “My parents and grandparents were my role models,” she said. “They were passionate about teaching.” She said her parents sometimes took her on family trips associated with educational conferences and lectures. “My parents were huge influences, who inspired me to love teaching,” Foley said. “My dad was Although she’s been doing the job for several months, Dr. Dawn Foley a high school principal and disofficially became Higley Unified School District’s new superintendent last see FOLEY page 8 Thursday. (Special to GSN)

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n off-duty Gilbert Police officer suffered multiple injuries, including a broken neck, when his personal motorcycle was struck by a car on Loop 101 near Talking Stick resort. At around 1:23 a.m. on June 27, Gilbert Police Sgt. Tom Edgerton was riding his cycle when he was rear-ended by another vehicle whose operator then fled the scene. Edgerton was transported to Honor Health Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, where he is in critical but stable condition with multiple broken bones. Scottsdale Police later located the suspected vehicle and driver near Granite Reef Drive and McDonald Road, according to Scottsdale Officer Aaron Bolin. The Arizona Department of Public Safety, which is leading the investigation, arrested the suspect, who was only identified as a 23-year-old male from Oceanside, California. The suspect was not booked into jail as the investigation continues, according to Paul Alaniz, a spokesman for Gilbert Police. Edgerton is assigned to the violent crimes unit. He was the first of two police officers injured in unrelated accidents in Scottsdale.

Police Sgt. Tom Edgerton On June 28, a Scottsdale Police officer was injured during a traffic stop near Indian School and Scottsdale roads when the driver allegedly reversed intentionally into the officer’s motorcycle and fled. Body camera footage shows the officer

pulling the vehicle over in an office building parking lot. After coming to a brief stop, the driver accelerated, aggressively in reverse, knocking over the officer’s motorcycle. The officer then pointed his gun at the passenger-side window and ordered the suspects to “freeze” as the truck sped away onto Scottsdale Road. The officer, whose name was not released, suffered minor injuries. While fleeing, the suspect allegedly struck another vehicle near 75th Street and Indian School Road before entering an apartment complex near 78th Street and Camelback Road. At that point, a man and woman exited the vehicle and fled on foot. They then allegedly stole an ambulance responding to an unrelated medical incident in the area, according to Scottsdale PD. They later abandoned the ambulance near 79th Street and Heatherbrae Ave. before running into the neighborhood. The female suspect was apprehended a short while later. The male suspect, identified as 34-yearold Matthew Thomas Crook, was on the run for several days until last Thursday, when Scottsdale Police found him and arrested him on a slew of charges, including aggravated assault on an officer.

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ne of the few “normal” Independence Day celebrations in the Valley – and possibly Arizona – will be held tonight in Gilbert. It’s also the first time Gilbert will hold its fireworks spectacular at Gilbert Regional Park, 3005 E. Queen Creek Road, where activities will take place at the amphitheater and great lawn. Unlike just about anywhere else in Arizona, Gilbert is not requiring spectators to stay in or practically attached to their vehicles. And the town is featuring live entertainment – unlike Chandler, Weather pemitting, the skies above Gilbert Regional Park where spectators must be vehi- will be alit with fireworks. (Town of Gilbert)

cle-bound at Tumbleweed Park without entertainment other than possibly humming a few bars of the National Anthem. Mesa held its fireworks show last night, July 3, at the site of abandoned Fiesta Mall. WestWorld in Scottsdale is offering spectators a chance to mill around – if they shell out $41 per adult and $21 per child for VIP tickets that also entitle them to picnic food. Otherwise, they’ll have to pay $41 per carload to sit in or near their vehicle to watch the fireworks. Tempe – which once held claim

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or films solo. In addition to Gilbert Police, Roff also videotapes other East Valley law enforcement agents in action and recently expanded his police audits to the West Valley. First Amendment auditors are often aggressive and the primary goal of their often in-your-face interactions with police officers is to provoke a reaction in order to grab subscribers to their channels and make money, say detractors. James has over 4,000 subscribers and Ruff has over 20,000. James said there are multiple approaches used by auditors, including “bait-and-hate” – baiting cops into doing something and posting the videos so viewers would hate on them. James said that’s not his approach and that he “only wants to show what’s happened and let the viewers decide.” Ruff, who owns a business in Gilbert, at times is confrontational toward officers in his videos. (He’s also posted positive interactions with police on his channel). In one video, Ruff is at an apartment complex with Mesa Police and an officer tells him not to follow him because it makes him uncomfortable. “Keep going dude,” Ruff tells the cop. “I’m keeping a respectable distance. Every time you stop, I stop. Keep going, you’re making it weird. Quit acting like a dumb ass and go back to work.” “This is called First Amendment-protected activity,” he continues. “I’m filming public officials and the action of their duties. Ignore me and do your job that’s all you got to do. Quit being dumb. All you cops are dumb. Get used to it. This is a movement.” Ruff said he only resorts to name-calling when the cop is being a jerk. “The idea of my channel is to showcase police corruption,” Ruff said. “I don’t hate police. I’m not against the police. I’m not an idiot. We need police to operate in a functional society. “I’m not going out there to bait them or trigger a response. I don’t say anything until they engage with me. My whole goal is just to get police to do their job well.” Ruff, 32, said he grew up in a law-abiding family that respected the police but

Mesa resident Christopher Roff, whose handle is “Direct D,” tags along with James to film an arrest. (Direct D video)

James caught this arrest as he cruised around Gilbert. (Gilbert Bystander) that he’s had his share of law enforcement run-ins. Looking back at his contacts with cops he wondered how different his life might have been – “knowing how many mistakes they made and had the system worked the way it was supposed to work.” As it turned out, Ruff served a seven-year prison sentence for armed robbery and kidnapping. But since his 2017 release, he has stayed clean and started his own business. Ruff said he gets tipped off to police incidents with a scanner but oftentimes it’s all visual – he just follows the police lights. He said he avoids going to serious incidents where police are “actually doing their job and there’s criminals they have to bust.” “It’s not the kind of thing I go report

on,” he said. “I go out to the revenue-generating (incidents) with the homeless and drunks. It’s a revolving loop of going to court and getting fined. It creates a system, same with traffic. “My videos of traffic stops – that is where civil rights violations happen more often.” Ruff got his start as an auditor by posting encounters he’s had with cops. “I didn’t like the way they went down and I posted them,” he said. “I was not trying to document anything. I was just mad. The first two on the channel are just random videos. I started doing this officially in Jan. 1 of this year.” Ruff also became versed in Arizona law and what he can and can’t do at a police scene. What prompted James, a life-long town resident, to become a cop watcher were the weekly face-offs between

Black Lives Matter supporters and police backers last summer at Gilbert and Warner roads. Officers and barricades lined both sides of Warner to keep the two groups on opposite corners. “Since I was a kid, I didn’t feel like Gilbert Police are doing things correctly,” James said. “It was always in the back of my mind. What started me specifically was I was filming at the Gilbert protests a while back and was approached by Gilbert Police and it caused me lot of problems – what I consider retaliation. “And I started to film them and now I film them because I want to show Gilbert what police are doing.” In that initial video in August, James is standing on the sidewalk filming near a Blue Lives group that is behind orange barricades when two officers separately tell him he needed to stand with the rest of the protestors or he’ll be cited for trespassing. James responded that he was not part of the group and he can’t be cited for trespassing on a public right-of-way and that he wasn’t going to move. The cops insist he can be cited, telling James “if something happens, they don’t want people running across the road.” A week earlier before the barricades and the heavy police presence, the two sides violently clashed and resulted in a few arrests. In the video, James ignores the officer and walks away. That 3.19-mimute clip garnered 4,300 views, the most he’s had on all his videos to date. Videotaping police encounters is not new. In 1991, a video shot by a bystander showed Black motorist Rodney King being brutally beaten by Los Angeles police officers – triggering nationwide protests and some riots. Because James has an office job, he does his audits on the weekends at night in the Heritage District, not far from his home. He uses the Citizen app, which alerts him to police incidents. More often than not, he said, walking around downtown provides him with more than enough to monitor. “There are so many drunks and for a

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couple of hours walking around downtown, the excitement will find me,” James said. Not all of James’ videos, some of which were live-streamed, are about other people’s encounters with Gilbert cops. He has posted footage of himself confronting bicycle officers downtown whom he’s accused of routinely breaking the state’s law for not using lights at night for their bikes. “The Gilbert Police bicycle club breaks this law while holding it against the people,” James noted in the video. “They break it willfully and repeatedly and use their crimes and lack of visibility against citizens by sneaking up on them at night without lights. They use this tactic to search vehicles, question drivers and passengers and whenever else. “They want to remain unseen,” he continues. “This is unacceptable because it is an officer safety issue. They dress in dark clothes with dark bikes and ride without lights and dark parking lots streets and alleys refusing to be safe while demanding the public be safe.” James said police shouldn’t be exempted from laws that the public must adhere to and he filed a complaint with the town. James hoped his videos are making some sort of impact. “In some ways I do see improvements,” he said. “Couple of the bicycle police in Gilbert that I considered terrible police, I no longer see them.” But keeping an eye on police comes with risks. Both men said they’ve been harassed. James said police have followed him and bicycle cops ride down the street he lives on looking for him. “If I cross the street wrong, they’ll try to arrest me for jaywalking,” Ruff said. “I wouldn’t be surprised if they figure out a way to conduct a felon stop on me and shoot me.” He filmed what he considered an unlawful stop by Gilbert officers in January – he was pulled over for alleged violations after he had left a traffic stop. Before he pulls over, Ruff tells the video camera the police were going to do a “pre-textual stop” to find out why he was tailing them that night.

This arrest by Gilbert Police along Gilbert Road in the Heritage District was caught on camera by Direct D and titled “Assaulted, Then Arrested.” (Direct D)

During a DUI arrest, these officers engaged in some banter with Direct D as he filmed the incident. He titles the video on YouTube “Failure to YIELD Ticket? YOUR definitely not my friend.” (YouTube)

In the video, a cop asks for his license, registration and insurance to which Ruff responds he knows he wasn’t speeding and asks the reason for the stop. “Listen, you have to have reasonable suspicion to even pull me over,” Ruff says. “Following you guys around trying to film a traffic stop is not reasonable suspicions to get my ID. I don’t have to identify right now.” He tells the officer he is filming her and she responds that she stopped him because his license plate light is out and his paper license plate is flapping and therefore can’t be read. He asks if he can get out and look and the officer refuses, again asking for his information. He tells her he’ll give her the information if he is able to get out of the car and see the violation but she tells him, “There are no ultimatums here.” He asks her why not prompting her

to instruct him to step outside of the vehicle, where she handcuffs him and detains him for failure to identify. Another officer shows up and says he, too, was going to stop Ruff for not having an operating license plate light and informs him that once a police officer asks for identification, he must provide it. Ruff is belligerent and tells the cops they are “paranoid” he is following them and that he was being pulled over for retaliation. After running his plate, they release him. Ruff ends the video by showing his license plate light was lit and announces “they totally lied.” That 10.29-minute video attracted 17,000 views. James said he’s not been arrested by Gilbert Police so far for exercising his First Amendment rights. “They tried to file charges against

me for flying a drone at night,” he said. “That’s not on film but everything stems from them approaching me at the Gilbert protest.” Ruff, however, hasn’t been so lucky. The Arizona native said he’s been arrested “five times in the last four months just for filming the police.” Ruff’s latest arrest was May 27, when Mesa Police nabbed him for a warrant out of Gilbert for resisting police there. James caught the Mesa arrest on video. The Gilbert warrant stemmed from a Mother’s Day police response in the Heritage District. James filmed Ruff filming the police incident when a woman walks up and grabs his hands and knocks his phone onto the ground. The woman says Ruff is filming her niece and she didn’t appreciate that. Police were responding to a mental-health related call-for-service outside Whiskey Road on May 9, according to town spokeswoman Jennifer Harrison. “Mr. Ruff was confronted by a female relative of the individual involved, and the two got into a verbal and physical altercation with one another,” Harrison said. “Following the altercation, Gilbert Police officers began conducting an interview with the woman involved in the altercation with Mr. Ruff. Mr. Ruff was advised by the officer to step back several times, as he was interfering with the investigation. “Mr. Ruff refused to follow the officer’s orders, and the officer then attempted to place him under arrest. Mr. Ruff resisted arrest and two of our officers suffered injuries.” James’ video shows Ruff pushing the woman away after she had knocked the phone from his hands and he demands to know what she was doing. As James pans his camera to the niece’s arrest, Ruff is seen off to the side of the video, standing next to the aunt and another woman on the sidewalk as a police officer is talking to him. The officer then suddenly charges Ruff, who runs. “Hey, you can’t do that,” Ruff yells as he is forced to the ground by three cops,

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arrested and then hauled off in a patrol car. Ruff was subsequently charged in Maricopa County Superior Court with one count of resisting arrest, a Class 6 felony, and in the Gilbert Municipal Court with one count of interfering with Police, a Class 1 misdemeanor, according to Harrison. “The Gilbert Police Department respects the First Amendment rights of citizens who choose to record police activity in public places,” she said. “If an individual is violating a state law or local ordinance while expressing their First Amendment rights, then the officers can take appropriate action. “This is in no way a suppression of the individual’s First Amendment rights, but rather, the appropriate enforcement of the state law or local ordinance and in line with our training,” Harrison continued. “Our officers are trained on where members of the public are allowed and where their presence is restricted or prohibited. This training occurs through legal updates, classes and briefing trainings.” Harrison said in situations where someone is not violating state or local laws, officers are prohibited from interfering with the individual’s constitutionally protected speech or presence in public. “We have received feedback from

our community who believe that First Amendment auditors can be hostile toward our officers and disruptive,” she said. “We assure and help educate our residents that they have a right to be there as long as they don’t interfere with the investigation or violate any laws.” Ruff said he has 180 days to file a notice of claim against the department for May 9 “unlawful” arrest. He added he has obtained a press pass from a small news agency and hopefully that will help police from “attacking” him so much. “They try to go after me so hard in Gilbert because I’m a felon,” Ruff said. “They think they have a little bit of leverage. They want me to stop filming them.” There is value in what auditors do,

according to Criminal Justice Professor Alfred Titus with the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. He sees more people taking to their cameras “because of everything going on with police brutality and police abuse.” “They do serve a good purpose when they are honest and trustworthy and report the entire incident,” said Titus, who retired in 2016 from the New York Police Department after more than 25 years on the force. “If they record entire interactions, they do serve in keeping police honest. It can make an officer make sure he does everything by the book.” However, Titus said, the concern is when an auditor shows only a partial clip or something that can be taken out

of context. “It’s a very fine line that they are walking,” he said. “It’s like a double-edged sword.” Titus, who retired as a homicide detective, said although most cops today are equipped with body cameras, “what’s often missing from body cameras is everything going on around the officer. It doesn’t cover all the angles” so citizen’s video can be helpful. Titus said he never encountered a First Amendment auditor while in uniform in the early 1990s but did have people “record us as we did our job.” “Most officers today are aware of it. They are aware there are cameras everywhere and they follow the letter of the law and procedures in the department. It’s not hurting anyone. It’s come to a point where it’s accepted and expected.” That said, he believes regulations are needed so that people don’t only film and post what they perceive as negative to hurt police. “There are certain auditors who have resentment toward police,” he said. “There must be regulations, policy or legislation that can address this issue because it’s something that can clearly get out of hand. It’s a dangerous situation…they could put something out that starts an entire movement, start riots and violent protests. “It should be something that is monitored closely.”

Disaster Response Business Award; Albert “AJ” Alaniz, Gilbert Leadership Award. The Most Innovative Idea or Project Award went to Brian Jensen of Wisdom Natural Brands while the Best Overall Citizen Award was given to Julia Macaluso of GR8FR8 Logistics. The Gilbert Chamber Volunteer of the Year went to Chris Woodard of Wood-

ard Construction. Gilbert Chamber Foundation Volunteers of the Year are Tim Colquhoun, National Bank of Arizona; Jaime Johnson, Life Community Church; Shelly Lanham, community volunteer; and Jän Simon, Foundation Insurance Services Chamber Board Chair Jasmine Holmes, owner of 910 West, turned her gavel over to incoming Chair Christie Boutain, vice president of Commercial Loan Officer of Meadows Bank. “One of my greatest takeaways from the past year is this: resiliency is not defined as returning to what we

once were; resiliency is about walking through hardship and coming out stronger and more focused than ever before,” said Sarah Watts, President/ CEO of the Gilbert Chamber. Holmes recognized outgoing members of the board, including Ralph Willet of Willett CPA and Rustyn Sherer formerly with APS. The Gilbert Chamber counts more than 600 members ranging from homebased businesses to large corporations and representing more than 52,000 employees. Information: gilbertaz.com.

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Higley spells out the new normal for 2021-22

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igley Unified School District students, parents and staff can expect the coming year will offer “what we knew school to be like,” Superintendent Dr. Dawn Foley told the Governing Board. In a discussion with the board last month about the district’s COVID-19 mitigation plans, Foley said that while Higley campuses will be returning to a more “normal” environment, some parts of the mitigation plan will remain in place “because we are still navigating a pandemic, and will be communicating cases and protocols.” HUSD Executive Director Sherry Richards said the district will be “full-time in-person on all campuses,” as well as online through the standalone Higley Virtual Academy, which opens this fall. The district also is changing its ap-

proach to closures, suspending last year’s policy to close a campus if active COVID-19 cases reached a certain level. Instead, a campus would be closed if it was recommended by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health Services, Foley said. She said guidance would be based on “how the cases are happening, the timing of the cases, the number of the cases,” and “we wouldn’t arbitrarily close without the guidance.” Executive Director David Loutzenheiser said Higley expects students and staff to stay home if they are not feeling well. “Parents and employees have to help us keep schools safe,” Foley said. “If your kid is not feeling well, please keep them home.” Loutzenheiser said because attendance drives district funding, officials will send a letter to parents reminding them “we need for them to call in and excuse their children when they’re keep-

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adding that vaccinated secondary school students may have different quarantine guidelines. “Classrooms with a confirmed case will continue to be additionally sanitized,” Foley said, adding that stickers will be placed on classroom doors to indicate that they are sanitized. Foley said the school health office’s exclusion guidelines have been updated and “you can come back to school when you are feeling well, and you don’t have to stay out as long.” “If your kid has a cough, a sniffle, or a sore throat, look at those guidelines, because it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re keeping them home for a week. It may be a couple days until we’re without symptoms,” Foley said. Higley Board President Kristina Reese said the current exclusion guidelines “could be excluding kids that don’t need

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ing them at home.” Higley’s online daily-updated COVID19 dashboard will remain, Foley said, and “we will continue to track and record and report confirmed cases.” Similar to last year, when there is a confirmed positive case on campus, parents of the students’ classmates in the same elementary school grade level will be notified. If the infected student is in high school parents of all classmates in that student’s class schedule will be notified. Quarantining will be decided on a case-by-case basis in collaboration with the Health Department, Foley said. If there is a concentrated number of cases, she added, “and the health department is noticing that these are linked or that there are common patterns and trends, and they inform us that we will have to quarantine, we will quarantine.” “One size does not fit all,” when deciding on quarantine this year, Foley said,

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trict-level administrator and my mom was a university professor. Ironically in my career I’ve done both.” Foley’s first job out of college was as a fourth-grade teacher for two years at Gilbert Public Schools’ Superstition Springs Elementary. From there, the Mesa resident worked for seven years as a senior lecturer and Early Childhood Program administrator for Arizona State University, her alma mater. “Ironically, I started as an early childhood major, thinking I was only going to teach young children. But most of my career was teaching teachers how to be teachers at the university,” Foley said. “I love teaching adults as much as I love teaching children.” In 2008, Foley landed at HUSD, where she was director of curriculum and instruction. Foley took over as superintendent in May with the official retirement of Dr. Michael Thomason. She had been acting superintendent since last year. Although she hasn’t been in front of a classroom for years, the teacher in her

Dr. Dawn Foley – seen here with husband Rob, son Robbie and daughter Annie – is now officially the superintendent of Higley Unified School District even though she has been fulfilling those duties for the last several months. (Special to GSN) never left, Foley said. “Whether I was in the classroom or at the district-level I was always looking out how to help those who were in the classroom teaching or help those who

teach or support teachers,” she said. “It’s what I’ve always done.” Foley said she’s often wondered what field she would have ended up in had she not gone into teaching.

Although we knew this was true prior to the pandemic, these challenges reinforced the importance of working with a team, listening to your community, and hearing multiple perspectives when making a decision. It is imperative to listen, ask and seek feedback from your community so you can understand and consider various perspectives in the decision-making process. Is there anything you would have done differently in how the district handled the pandemic? “No. We were consistent, deliberate, responsive, and thoughtful while navigating through this challenging and unpredictable year. Our decisions changed as circumstances changed. At each point, we made the best decision based on what we knew at the time. Has the district examined the recent AZmerit results yet and how much of a learning loss is there?

We are examining results as they come in. As always, we will review all the data, look for patterns and trends, and identify strengths and weaknesses. We have just navigated a unique time and it’s important for us not to focus on this concept of loss, but rather identify where kids are, where we want them to be and how we are going to get them to that next level in a way that makes learners feel valued and successful in the process. What are some of the areas you see where the district can improve and how would you do it? Higley is truly a unique place and we offer so many exceptional opportunities for students and families. While there is always the thought of improvement, one of the things we want to do, is better showcase the outstanding teachers, employees and opportunities that Higley has to offer. We want to do a better job high-

“I’ve never seen anything that didn’t revolve around something to do with this career,” she said. “This is truly my passion.” Over the span of her 22-year career in education, Foley has seen some things change and some remain the same. “Some of the tools and resources available to us have changed and are more diverse,” she noted. “Fundamentally, the ability to connect and inspire work with students is one of the things that have never changed.” Foley said she still enjoys her work in spite of the disruptions that the pandemic brought to education world-wide. “There is always something new and exciting so I’m not burnt out,” she said. “When you love what you do, it’s not working.” Besides surrounding herself with a good team at the district, Foley has a strong support system at home. She’s married to a fellow educator, Rob Foley. “He and I both love what we do and are passionate in supporting each oth-

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r. Dawn Foley continued her interview in a question and answer with Gilbert Sun News: What was the toughest challenge for the district during the pandemic and what did you learn from your experience? The toughest challenge was the unknown. When you lead a school district, you need to be thinking several months in advance. Throughout this year, there were many ever-changing scenarios, including the number of COVID-19 cases rising within the State of Arizona and guidance changing from a state and federal level. Therefore, the most challenging part was responding to this unknown. Additionally, we knew that these decisions would not please everyone as there was this divided perspective involving any and all decisions.

lighting why Higley is one of the top and preferred school districts in the Valley. What are some of your top priorities for HUSD in the coming years? Our goal is to continue to provide students with a high-quality education that meets the needs of our community. Student achievement is still our top priority, with specific plans to strengthen educational opportunities. For example, this July we will be launching our Higley Virtual Academy. This is just one of the many ways we plan to expand the educational experiences and options for our students. What do you like best about your job? My favorite part about my job is our students and working with colleagues to make sure we set our kids up to be successful. I love seeing and celebrating kids, reading a book to a classroom, hugging

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er,” she said. “It’s so helpful having a husband understanding the profession. He understands why I have the late nights and all-consuming days. If you’re not in the profession you would think, ‘why is she never home?’” Rob Foley is a special education teacher and will begin his 26th year of teaching at Eastmark High School in Mesa this year. “We were high-school sweethearts, graduated from high school, went into and graduated from ASU both from the College of Education and have been happily ever after teaching while raising our babies,” Foley said. The couple recently celebrated 23 years of marriage and their babies are now both grown. Daughter Annie, the artist in the family, is studying animation and design at Mesa Community College and son Robbie, a gifted jazz guitarist, will be a freshman at Arizona State University in the fall studying jazz and majoring in business. He’ll also be the fourth generation from his family to attend ASU.

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“Interestingly both of my children are not pursing education at this moment but they are natural teachers, too,” Foley said. “My two children are as passionate as their mom is in the classroom, in music and art.” Foley cultivated her children’s interests by taking them to plays, productions, classes in music, dance and art “because I knew as an educator you feed their passion with their interests.” Foley’s interests when not working include spending time with her family, sewing and playing the harp. “I’m not that proficient but I love it,” she said. “I can play a few songs and take lessons every week but I would not invite anybody to my performances.” She also quilts, a pastime handed down by her grandmother. “She was an amazing classroom teacher,” Foley said. “She was a huge inspiration for me. When I watched her I wanted to be like her. When she retired, she quilted. When I have a bit of time, I enjoy doing it and I think of my grandmother.” Foley won’t be able to indulge in her

a teacher who was just awarded as the HUSD Teacher of the Year, recognizing an employee who has dedicated 32 years of service, and watching teachers and employees make a difference in the lives of kids. We have so many amazing people within our district who make such a profound impact. My favorite part of my job is that I get to see this every day.

First Lady visits Valley to promote vaccines BY RITHWIK KALALE Cronkite News

irst Lady Jill Biden and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff visited a vaccination clinic in Phoenix to stress the importance of community protection from COVID-19. “Your lives and your health matter to the president, to the vice president, to Doug and to me,” Biden said. “I’m here to ask all the viewers on these TV stations to please make the choice to get vaccinated, because it’s safe.” Their visit comes as health officials announced 3.1 million Arizonans are fully vaccinated and 3.5 million have received at least one dose. Experts also said wider vaccinations could hold a new threat, the delta variant, at bay. “The future is getting brighter and

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New simulator enhances police training BY KEVIN REAGAN GSN Staff Writer

handler police officers will soon be following Gilbert officers with new technology that allows them to imagine how they might react to an active shooter. Chandler City Council authorized spending $256,000 on a five-screen simulation device that virtually places officers in life-like scenarios. Gilbert Police recently started using VirTra’s simulation technology inside their new training facility. In 2016, the Legislature allocated $2.1 million to the state Department of Public Safety for seven VirTra simulators that could be used by agencies throughout the state. Arizona was considered the first state in the nation to initiate a statewide rollout of virtual training for its police officers, in an attempt to better help them learn how to de-escalate contentious situations. “These innovative virtual training simulators offer unparalleled preparation for the difficult real-world situations that our officers experience day-in and day-out,” Gov. Doug Ducey said at the time of the DPS allocation. VirTra, a Tempe-based technology company, is manufacturing Chandler’s V-300 simulation model and will supply a library of prerecorded simulations in which actors recreate dangerous scenarios and threats. “The immersive experience of the V-300 portrays true-to-life situations taken from actual events,” the company’s sales brochure states. “The VirTra dif-

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brighter,” Emhoff said. “This effort does not end with the end of this bus tour. This effort will keep going, and we promise you that we are going to continue getting the word out, especially here in Arizona.” Phoenix was their last stop on the National Month of Action bus tour for COVID-19 vaccinations. With nearly half the state’s eligible population receiving at least one dose of

The VirTra simulator provides officers with a more realistic sense of danger as they train to react to different kinds of threats. (Special to GSN) ference lies with the training points and corresponding lessons built into the software.” One VirTra scenario is eerily reminiscent of the 1999 massacre at Columbine High School that resulted in 13 fatalities and dozens of injuries. The company’s simulation shows several teenagers running and taking cover inside a school library, as the officers slowly surround the armed gunman. The officers must carefully aim their weapon at the perpetrator and avoid shooting the young bystanders fleeing for their lives. Although the circumstances are fake, VirTra claims its realistic reenactments can result in better cops and safer communities.

“This system is used by law enforcement world-wide and has a proven training record on decision-making, instruction, scenario creation, and marksmanship skills with pistols and rifles,” the company stated. Another VirTra simulation has officers attempting to dissuade a suicidal subject from not harming himself with a knife – the scenario typically ends with an officer shocking the troubled man with a Taser gun. Every scenario can unfold in different directions, depending on the trainee’s actions during the simulation. Throughout each exercise, officers are regularly bombarded with a cacophony of realistic sights and sounds meant to challenge their concentration on the life-

the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines, Arizona health experts are keeping their eye on delta, the latest strain of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. “I don’t want to set off any panic here because I think we’re still doing well, but it’s not gone,” said Joshua LaBaer, executive director of Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute. “The virus is still around, people are

still getting infected and 500 people are in the hospital today because of it,” he said. Almost 895,000 Arizonans have contracted COVID-19, and nearly 18,000 have died, according to the state health department. Delta, first discovered in India, is known to be more transmissible than previous COVID-19 variants. The Centers for Dis-

or-death task at hand. One simulation has officers trying to keep a wild, barking dog away from a group of scared school children. VirTra’s technology is considered a major upgrade from the simulator Chandler Police has been using for the last eight years, which only consists of a single visual screen. “This system’s technology is outdated and does not meet our training needs of the department,” said Chandler Police Sgt. Jason McClimans. VirTra’s videos and interactive simulations allow officers to strengthen their use-of-force strategies, he added, as well as practice utilizing non-lethal actions to detain a subject. Chandler Police will depend on the simulator for helping its officers complete annual firearm training that’s recommended by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board. Chandler’s new system will also be made available to nearby law enforcement departments interested in using it for training and for various community outreach activities. The price simulator purchase had been pre-planned as part of the second phase of construction for Chandler’s public safety training center that opened in 2018. Several other agencies around Arizona have been incorporating VirTra’s simulators into their training programs for the last few years. In the four years since DPS implemented its VirTra simulators, Maricopa County has logged more than 240 officer-involved shootings. ease Control expects delta to become the dominant strain in the U.S. soon. “If delta were to gain a foothold here (in Arizona), my suspicion is that it would become the dominant strain within the next two to three weeks,” LaBaer said. “In counties with lower vaccination rates, it will definitely be a serious concern.”

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American Cornhole League coming to E. Mesa BY TOM SCANLON GSN Staff Writer

hough many are familiar with this as a party game to be played with the hand not holding a beer, cornhole has become a serious sport. Indeed, there’s a professional cornhole league – and it’s headed to Mesa. Already growing in popularity, interest in the bean bag tossing game surged during the pandemic. The social-distancing-friendly activity was featured on national networks. As entertainment publication Variety noted last May, “The American Cornhole League’s ‘Cornhole Mania 2020’ aired on ESPN and ESPN2 Saturday, bringing four hours of live sports to a public and a network starved for them.” While the pandemic is (hopefully) waning, cornhole’s popularity continues to increase. And a pro league is headed to one of the biggest sports facilities planned for the East Valley.

This week, Legacy Sports USA announced a partnership with the American Cornhole League to host an ACL Pro event at Legacy Sports Park every June for the next five years. The partnership begins in 2022, a few months after the 320-acre, $250 million, multi-use family sports and entertainment complex is scheduled to open in southeast Mesa. “We are stoked to be heading to Legacy Sports Park over the next five years. The facility is an ultimate sports destination that will be a perfect fit for cornhole players and athletes,” said ACL Chief Marketing Officer Trey Ryder. Legacy Sports Park, under construction near East Pecos and South Ellsworth roads, will host baseball, softball, soccer and volleyball tournaments, as well as pickleball and, now, cornhole. ACL’s Pro tournaments are nationally-televised events. The first event at Legacy Sports Park will take place June 3-5 and will be televised live on CBS Sports.

“Professional cornhole continues to grow in popularity and the ACL is the leader among professional cornhole leagues in the country, ‘’ said Brett Miller, chief operating officer of Legacy Sports USA. This year’s ACL World Championship is scheduled for Aug. 2-8 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Winners will split prize money of at least $150,000. Before then, the finals of the 2021 ACL Pro Invitational are scheduled for 11 a.m. today, July 4. ESPN will broadcast the competition live, from a casino in Valley Forge. The league is also focused on continuing to grow the sport “for any age and any skill level.” Meanwhile, the new facility continues with its plan to become the go-to place in the East Valley. In addition to sports, Legacy Sports Park also will feature a multi-purpose arena and outdoor amphitheater, with live concerts, family shows, exhibitions and conventions.

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MCC developing app to help troubled teens BY PAUL MARYNIAK GSN Executive Editor

elp for Arizona teens in crisis and mental or emotional duress could one day become only a touch away. Students and faculty members from Mesa Community College and the multi-community college Maricopa Information Technology Institute - East Valley are developing a mobile app that aims for two separate but related functions. Teens in crisis or under duress can quickly find mental health or other professionals. And people of any age can report teens who may pose a danger to themselves or others. The project began after Mesa Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Sally Harrison and Chandler educator Katey McPherson – both vocal advocates for teen suicide prevention and mental health wellness – presented the college’s IT-related faculty with a Utah app that has produced stunning results. Called SafeUT, the smartphone app is a statewide service that provides real-time crisis intervention to Utah’s students, parents, and educators at no cost. Developed under the auspices of the Utah Legislature and governor, it enables students in crisis to open a two-way messaging service with master’s level clinicians, call a crisis counselor directly, or submit confidential tips to school administrators on bullying, threats, violence and other etc. Master’s level crisis counselors man it 24/7/365 and, according to a report by the University of Utah, it “has been recognized nationwide for its effectiveness in saving lives and de-escalating potential school incidents.” Schools have the option to enroll in the Utah service and by the end of the 201920 school year, more than 87 percent of all public and private K-12 schools, colleges and universities were signed up. The MCC project is still in development, although McPherson said, “Our hope is to pilot it in three Mesa Public Schools in the next year and from there

The staff leading the app’s development include, from left: Front row: Mike Bogner, Technopreneur Experience lead programming professor; Diane Meza, director of Maricopa IT Institute - East Valley; back row: Dr. Angeline Surber, Mesa Community College Computer Information Systems chair; Dr. Deb LaVergne, MCC Computer Information Systems Program director; and Helen Bland, Computer Information Systems administrative specialist senior. (Pablo Robles/GSN Photographer)

The ReachOUtAZ app is still in development but people can see a demonstration on YouTube. (Special to GSN) hopefully it would grow statewide. It will be a long three-to-five-year process to roll out and work out bugs.” “What I love most is that kids can chat and text into seven University of Utah

clinicians that can intervene and make an action plan with the kid’s parents or family or just listen,” she said. “It is widely used by kids – lots of success.” The Arizona app, called ReachOutAZ, is still in development but a demonstration of the protype can be viewed at youtube.com/watch?v=Dop1XTlHOkA. In the video, the narrator explains that the pilot program would target students in grades 7-12. One Scottsdale Unified School District principal who watched the video remarked, “We should have this in all of our schools for our students. We need this more now than ever.” She wasn’t understating the need. Even before anyone heard of COVID-19, experts and teens themselves were sounding the alarm about the pressures that already had made suicide the second leading cause of death among people ages 10-24. In the East Valley, more than 50 boys and girls have taken their lives since August 2018. The pandemic and its disruptive and isolating impact have become another factor in a social-mental-emotional crisis that has been fueled for years by the pressure for good grades, social media,

bullying, drug and alcohol abuse and problems at home. The Centers for Disease Control last week reported that in 2020, “the proportion of mental health–related emergency department visits among adolescents aged 12–17 years increased 31 percent compared with that during 2019. “In May 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, ED visits for suspected suicide attempts began to increase among adolescents aged 12–17 years, especially girls. During February 21–March 20, 2021, suspected suicide attempt ED visits were 50.6 percent higher among girls aged 12–17 years than during the same period in 2019; among boys aged 12–17 years, suspected suicide attempt ED visits increased 3.7 percent,” the CDC continued. As easy as the app’s use might seem, building it is another story, according to Diane Meza, director of Maricopa IT Institute - East Valley, and Dr. Deb LaVergne, MCC Computer Information Systems Program director. Students who have been working on it are part of the institute’s Technopreneur Experience. Three – Patrick Wheeler, Hannah Cheloha, and Alycia Saris – have been involved in the entire process so far. Faculty participants include three Technopreneur Experience professors – Mike Bogner, lead programming; Phil Waclawski, database and networking; and Dave Levy, iOS programming – as well as Dr. Angeline Surber, Computer Information Systems chair and Helen Bland, Computer Information Systems administrative specialist senior. The IT Institute serves Rio Salado, Chandler-Gilbert and Scottsdale community colleges as well as MCC. Basically, the institute takes students who have already attained a certificate or associates degree in a computer-related field and gives them the experience that companies are seeking. The goal is to get those students jobs. The Technopreneur Experience program also helps small businesses not

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only with employment but in the development of apps they might normally be unable to afford. “Whoever wants to come in our students can actually create those as practice and work with an industry partner and (students) get those workforce skills,” Meza said. Meza described ReachOutAZ as a service providing a range of crisis responses, depending on the seriousness of a situation. She said the students and faculty participating in its development “are all putting in above-and-beyond time because they believe so passionately in this. “There’s so many people on the team that have been affected by suicides alone – either families, friends, friends of friends – and we all kind of came on and shared stories before we even started this…That’s been just amazing,” Meza said. Though Meza noted that some apps are relatively easy to develop, ReachOutAZ is anything but – largely because of all the layers of information involved. “We want to make sure that there’s enough data that can be disseminated to the right triage person,” Meza explained. “When you think about an app,” she continued, “there’s a whole lot of variables. That means a lot of people. There’s a lot of places you can click and go to and each one of those areas where some-

body can click has to be developed.” LaVergne listed some of the tasks involved: “Gather requirements from clients; determine scope, storyboard the project, create logos or images as needed; create the initial app user interface; develop the code to run the app and the backend database; repeatedly present and communicate with the clients for feedback.” Then there is, she added, “make adjustments to scope, interface, and code based on feedback; complete internal testing; make adjustments based on test results; submit app to the app store for approval: and pilot initial release of the app, followed by updates before widespread release.” And while Meza, LaVergne and the rest of the team are doing all that, Harrison and McPherson are looking for a school district and possibly a municipality to team up and support the program. “We’re still working out details....Lots of people to make sure that all the bugs are worked out before we file it, but we will be looking at some schools to pilot this with us soon,” Meza added. “The challenges with this particular app are that you have to find somebody who’s willing to maintain it and update it and whatever else is need,” she said. “We’re in conversations now and we do have interest.”

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feeling well,” and practice sanitation and safety measures when visiting schools. Foley said school buses will continue to keep select windows partially open “to keep airflow going on those buses.” Bus drivers will sanitize high touch surfaces between each route, Foley said. Foley explained the federal government has extended into next school year a program that provides free meals to all children and that the district will work with Chartwells to provide free breakfast and lunch at all campuses. Higley’s mitigation plan “is going to be a living, breathing, real live document” that will be updated as the year progresses or to fit unique scenarios, Foley said. As superintendent, she said she reserves the right to modify the mitigation plan at any point and will communicate changes to the community as soon as possible. Foley said any orders will overrule the District’s mitigation plan, “and our mitigation plan would be updated to reflect that executive order.” “There are some key components that have to be in that mitigation plan, and you will be happy to know that our plan last year had all those pieces, and our plan this year has all of those pieces,” Foley added. She said HUSD will form a committee of students, teachers, staff, community members, and other stakeholders, to assess and give input on “how and where are we spending” federal relief funds.

to being the East Valley’s biggest July 4 celebration and drew thousands to an all-day party – is dark for the second consecutive year, as is Phoenix. However, Chase Field is hosting a fireworks spectacular today after the Diamonbacks play the Giants. Gilbert Regional Park is closed until 5:30 p.m., when the gates open. Then, from 7:15-8:45 p.m., live entertainment will be provided by Garth Live, a group featuring Drew Baloh, who, according to his publicist, “has an uncanny resemblance to legendary

country music icon Garth Brooks.” He’ll be performing the mega-star’s hits. Fireworks will begin at 8:45 p.m. weather permitting, and will last 20 minutes and throughout the evening. But throughout the evening, food trucks will be on-site, though outside food – except for alcoholic beverages – is permitted. While people can bring water and lawn chairs, they are not allowed to bring pets, glass containers, canopies,

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While she stressed, “I’m not gonna say it’s completely ready because there’s so many tweaks and things,” Meza is hopeful that interest will lead to whatever funding and anything else is needed to make ReachOutAZ a reality. “So far our efforts have been looking pretty positive,” she said, “but nothing is set in stone.”

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umbrellas or their own fireworks. About the only hassle appears to be parking. The town urged people to “please consider visiting our event by foot or bike” or at least by carpooling. While parking is limited, it noted, “two trails easily connect with Gilbert Regional Park” – East Maricopa Floodway and the Queen Creek Wash Trail. On-site parking will be free but limited. Other details are at gilbertaz.gov/july4th.

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New budget: tax break for rich, mask mandate ban

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ov. Doug Ducey last week signed legislation putting in place an immediate $1.3 billion tax cut, set to rise to $1.9 billion, that is designed largely to benefit the wealthiest. Ducey inked his approval of the $12.8 billion spending plan just a day before the new fiscal year began Thursday. It also came as state lawmakers approved the last elements of the budget package for the new fiscal year after jettisoning provisions to vastly expand the number of children who could get vouchers of public dollars to attend private and parochial schools. But it still will make it easier for some students to leave public schools and get these vouchers. And it specifically prohibits any local law or school board regulation requiring the use of face coverings by students or staff during school hours and on school property. Also forbidden is any mandate that students or teachers be vaccinated against COVID-19 or wear a face covering to participate in in-person instruction. There also is a ban on what some have dubbed “critical race theory’’ in schools. It specifically prohibits teaching students that one race, ethnic group or sex is inherently morally or intellectually superior to another; that any individual by virtue or race, ethnicity or sex is inherently racist, sexist or oppressive; that any individual bears responsibility for actions committed by others of the same race, ethnicity or sex; and that any individual should feel discomfort, guilt, anguish or psychological distress because of their race, ethnicity or sex. However, gone is a proposal added in the House by Rep. Judy Burges, R-Skull Valley, that would have required schools to have a comparative discussion of communism and totalitarianism that conflict with the founding principles of the United States. It also would have mandated new civics instruction “to prepare students to be civically responsible and knowledge-

Gov. Doug Ducey signed a budget for the new fiscal year that includes a ban on school district mask mandates. (GSN file photo) able adults.’’ That proposal had strong support from Rep. Jake Hoffman, whose district includes much of Gilbert. “The reality is one of the greatest threats facing the globe today is communism and totalitarianism,’’ he said. “We have governments like the Communist Chinese government that their stated goal is to be the world’s sole and only superpower, and that they will achieve that goal through any means possible,’’ he said, adding: “To teach our children about the evils of communism and totalitarianism is right. It is our duty and our responsibility to do that.’’ In a prepared statement about his decision to sign the budget, the governor cited what he said are various investments, ranging from $100 million for wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts and $55 million for border security to $13 million for body cameras for state troopers. The governor made no mention of legislation that allows the Department of Public Safety to deny public access to the footage. He specifically cited the 2.5 percent flat tax to be phased in over three years, scrapping the tiered system that now

has tax rates up to 4.5 percent for earnings by married couples in excess of $318,000. And the plan also helps those with earnings of more than $500,000 avoid paying all or part of the 3.5 percent surcharge voters approved in November to help supplement education funding. An analysis of the plan shows that about 53 percent of the tax relief will go to the 9,645 Arizonans with a taxable income of more than $1 million. By contrast, only about 1 percent is available for those who have taxable earnings of $50,000 or less. For those in the $20,000 to $25,000 range, for example, legislative budget staffers figure the average tax cut would be $3, rising to $5 for those in the $25,000 to $30,000 income bracket and $8 for those between $30,000 and $40,000 range. Those in the $75,000 to $100,000 income bracket would see a cut of $115. It is not until reaching the $200,000 to $500,000 range where the average cut hits four digits. Press aide C.J. Karamargin said he rejects the premise behind any questions about Ducey approving a tax-cut plan that mainly benefits those at the top of the income scale.

“The premise assumes that the only way Arizonans can benefit from the budget and the tax package is through this tax reform proposal,’’ he said. “I think it is myopic to think that this budget only benefits a certain group of people. The last piece of the budget to fall in place Wednesday deals with K-12 education. Key to that are vouchers, generally worth between $6,000 and $7,000, to allow students to attend private or parochial schools. Right now, these are available to those with special needs, foster children, children living on reservations and those attending public schools rated D or F. Sen. Paul Boyer, R-Peoria, sought to expand that to any student who is eligible for the federal free or reduced-price lunch program, a figure he pegged at about $40,470 a year for a family of four. He also wanted to make vouchers available to any child of a veteran. That would have opened the door for vouchers for about 700,000 of the approximately 1.1 million students now in public schools. But that proved unacceptable to several House Republicans. And with all Democrats opposed, he had to compromise. The final version does not change who is eligible. But what it does is reduce the time that students have to attend a failing school before being able to switch and get a voucher from 100 day, as it is now, to just 45 days. And for students in these schools who come from needy families – meaning they qualify for free or reduced-lunch programs – there would be no requirement to even go to the local school first. Those provisions could ease the exit from public schools for eligible students. The move still drew opposition from Democrat lawmakers who said the state should be investing more in the public schools. Sen. Kirsten Engel, D-Tucson, said any money going to these private schools though what are formally known as “empowerment scholarship accounts’’

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Waymo endures accidents and harassment in Chandler

aymo’s self-driving cars continue to fall victim to incidents involving harassment and physical damage more than four years after they first began circulating around Chandler’s streets. Reports released by Chandler Police detail a variety of incidents that Waymo’s autonomous vehicles were involved in over the last 18 months, some of which highlight the reservations people still have about the emerging technology. Waymo last year began piloting minivans without humans in the vehicles, although it also has technicians in others. Over the last 18 months, local authorities have been called out to at least 20 incidents involving one of Waymo’s signature white minivans that use advanced sensors and cameras to navigate Chandler’s roadways. The events range widely from paranoid suspicions, to fender benders to hit-and-run crashes ending in a criminal arrest. One of the most recent incidents involved a motorist accusing a Waymo car of slowing down without much warning. On May 7, 2021, a motorist rear-ended a Waymo minivan on Ray Road after the autonomous car “locked its brakes” and the oncoming car was unable to avoid a collision, according to the police report. Waymo claims its car only “braked

lightly” as it was entering an intersection and alleges the other motorist was driving slightly faster than theirs. A similar incident was reported last October after a Waymo vehicle stopped in the middle of Chandler Boulevard, resulting in a vehicle crashing into the autonomous vehicle. Both vehicles sustained minor damage and no injuries were reported. The vehicle “was in autonomous mode and all of a sudden the vehicle began to stop and gave a code to the effect of ‘stop recommended’ and came to a sudden stop without warning,” a Waymo employee told Chandler Police. In January 2020, a car struck a Waymo vehicle that stopped right before entering an intersection along Chandler Boulevard. The Waymo technician told Chandler Police he saw the other car “coming up behind him and attempted to disengage the autonomous mode by pressing the accelerator but it did not disengage in time,” according to a police report. Waymo says its vehicles are designed to slow down after they detect a potential issue on the roads and that any problems arising from these situations are a “rare occurrence.” “Any vehicle involved in a collision is thoroughly assessed by our technical team to determine if there are any potential issues before being repaired and put back in service,” Waymo’s representatives wrote in a statement. There have been several other inci-

dents this past year in which Waymo vehicles were targets of erratic drivers or shady characters. Last February, an unknown person hurled an ice cream cone at a moving Waymo car. A few days after this incident, another person was spotted throwing eggs at multiple Waymo vehicles. Situations involving harassment have been a frequent occurrence ever since the company first introduced its cars on Chandler’s streets in 2017. In the first couple years of Waymo’s presence in the East Valley, local law enforcement responded to several incidents involving residents throwing rocks or pointing weapons at the self-driving cars. A Chandler man was arrested in 2018 for recklessly aiming his firearm at a Waymo vehicle. Recent police reports suggest some Waymo vehicles continue to be targeted around the city by angry motorists. On Oct. 31, 2020, a Waymo employee called Chandler Police after two motorcyclists followed him and blocked the autonomous car from being able to exit a parking lot. The Waymo worker claims one of the drivers got off their motorcycle and started yelling and pointing at the self-driving car before it managed to drive around the two motorcycles. On Dec. 29, 2020, an unknown pedestrian punched a Waymo vehicle near Dobson and Warner roads. A technician

riding with the Waymo car alleged the man began yelling at the moving vehicle before knocking one of its side mirrors out of place. In a couple instances in recent months, law enforcement had to reassure residents who felt intimidated by Waymo’s vehicles. A cyclist expressed fear getting hit by a Waymo car vehicle didn’t seem to detect their presence while turning onto Rita Lane. Last summer, one resident told Chandler Police he felt like a Waymo vehicle was stalking his family at a nearby park because it kept hovering around them. The company later explained that it had been testing its vehicles in the resident’s neighborhood and that several were moving in and out of the area, according to police reports. The company’s vehicles have additionally been damaged in multiple hitand-run accidents reported throughout Chandler. Earlier this year, a Chevy Silverado sideswiped a Waymo vehicle on Price Road and continued driving without stopping. Another Waymo vehicle was hit by a Jeep Wrangler last September near Price and Ray roads and the other motorist kept driving. In February 2020, a hit-and-run driver struck a Waymo vehicle on Price Road and was later apprehended by police. The suspect had allegedly been involved in several hit-and-run accidents across the Valley.

is money that should be used to improve those failing schools. But Boyer disputed that public schools don’t have enough money. He said Arizona got $5 billion in federal COVID aid for schools this year. And that, Boyer said, is on top of $6.7 billion in state aid. What’s also in the budget, he said, are other earmarked dollars, ranging from $5 million for career and technical education for 9th graders and $17 million for “targeted K-12 investments’’ to $193 million for school repairs and construc-

tion and another $69 million specifically for seven new schools. “So, my question to you is, when will it ever be enough to allow poor and minority students to leave the schools that are failing them?’’ he asked. All that brought an angry response from Sen. Martin Quezada, D-Glendale. “I am sick of the majority coming in and telling us what people of color need and ignoring what people of color are actually telling you,’’ he said. Quezada said the record shows that these kinds of programs only further segregation.

At his news briefing, LaBaer also said the number of COVID-19 cases in Arizona is “much worse” than those in Massachusetts, New York and California. “We could certainly do better than 500 (new) cases a day,” he said. “We can take some solace that we are not as bad as Florida or southern Missouri. The combination of the delta variant and a very low vaccination rate is overwhelming the medical system in southern Missouri.” LaBaer stressed that surviving COVID-19 may not provide the same level of protection as a vaccine does.

“There is some suggestion, looking at the serology data, that the immune response to the vaccine is much stronger than the immune response to the natural infection,” he said. LaBaer said improving vaccination rates can ensure the delta variant does not gain a foothold in the state. “The punchline on all the variants right now is that the vaccine protects against all of them, including delta. For me, the big take-home is: get vaccinated. That, by far, is the best thing you can do to protect yourself against all the variants.”

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irstBank and the Phoenix Suns teamed up last week to bring a little joy to the family of a 9-year-old Gilbert boy battling cancer. Employees at the Gilbert branch of FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,” surprised Jessica Hunter, a mother of three whose 9-year-old son Tayden has undergone three abdominal surgeries. Tayden is a big Suns fan and accompanied his mom to the FirstBank branch, where they were greeted with a personalized video from Suns’ forward Cameron Johnson. “Jessica, we know how much you do for your family, and Tayden, we know you’ve gone through a lot these past few years,” Johnson said in the message. “You’re a brave little man. So, we decided to get together and do something extra special for you.” They received a basketball signed by Cameron Johnson and a Suns jersey signed by Devin Booker. FirstBank also supplied a $1,000 gro-

FirstBank employee Natalie Plante, left, presented Gilbert mom Jessica Hunter with a check to cover some of the expenses that the mother of three has been dealing with as her 9-year-old son Tayden battles cancer. (Courtesy FirstBank) cery store voucher for food and prescriptions, $200 towards meal delivery services, and a $2,000 check for medical expenses. Because Tayden has been unable to

play basketball, his favorite sport, as he recovers, he was given an Xbox and basketball video game to play at home. “It was hard to fight back the tears when seeing Jessica’s reaction. To say

The award earned by Sawyer is given to “local champions who actively volunteer their time to raise public awareness of the importance of early childhood development and health,” a First Things First spokeswoman said. “Champions spend a significant amount of time volunteering with Arizona’s early childhood agency, First Things First and building public awareness about the importance of early childhood issues.” Sawyer is a neonatal intensive care unit developmental specialist nurse at Banner Children’s at Desert in Mesa and Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert.

She helps parents with babies in the NICU understand the importance of early childhood development and health and engaging with their babies by reading and interacting with them. “I feel that early childhood development and health both mentally and physically is of utmost importance because it is the foundation for who a child can become later in life,” Sawyer said. “In my training as a nurse and as a developmental specialist, I learned that early experience influences later behaviors physically and mentally.” She said parents often “are shocked to

we’re happy we could provide some relief to her family is an understatement; we’re thrilled,” said Natalie Plante, an employee at FirstBank’s Gilbert location. “It’s humbling to work for an organization that cares so deeply about its customers, and if there’s one customer you want to make a positive imprint on, it’s Jessica,” Plante continued. “It’s hard to fathom what she’s going through, but we know she’s doing everything in her power to give Tayden the medical care and love he deserves. Hopefully this surprise put a smile on his face as much as it did hers.” Joel Johnson, East Valley market president at FirstBank, said he was moved by “Jessica and Tayden’s story of persevering through these challenges.” “This is the least we could do to help ease their burdens,” he said. “As the official bank of the Phoenix Suns, we are proud to partner with them to show this deserving family some support.” FirstBank and the Suns teamed up to promote Arizona Gives Day by surprising dozens of families across Phoenix by paying for their groceries.

Gilbert woman called young kids’ champion GSN NEWS STAFF

irst Things First has recognized Mary Ann Sawyer of Gilbert as the 2021 First Things First Southeast Maricopa Region Champion for Young Children. As Arizona’s early childhood agency, First Things First funds early learning, family support and children’s preventive health services to help kids be successful once they enter kindergarten. Decisions about how those funds are spent are made by local councils staffed by community members.

learn that 90 percent of a child’s brain growth happens in the first five years. When we as community members teach parents of newborn babies you are your baby’s first teacher, talk to her, sing to her, hold her, read to her and enjoy her,’ we empower them.” Sawyer talks with families during the Newborn Intensive Care Program and at the Special Care Nursery Family Support Group. In the latter, she discusses the importance of early childhood and shares with

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participants First Things First information. Sawyer also provides information about programs funded by First Things First, which many doctors and nurses have hailed as a “valuable community partner.” She also has trained staff about soothing and comforting babies with books and music. Sawyer also helps organize an annual reunion for families who have had babies in the neonatal intensive care unit. The event brings together community partners to provide free early childhood education resources. Last year, a drivethru socially-distanced parade was organized so that families would still receive information. “Teaching parents about milestones and growth is so important,” Sawyer said. “We are helping parents see their important role too. Families thrive and so do our communities. “My parents weren’t in the medical field, but they subscribed to this belief as well. Early childhood development and

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U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly congratulates Noah Andrew Newburgh, son of Amiee and Chris Dugan of Gilbert, on his graduation from the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, N.Y. Newburgh earned a B.S. and a commission in the U. S. armed forces. He also earned a Merchant Marine officer license, qualifying him to serve as an officer on any ship in the U.S. flag merchant marine. Newburgh is a graduate of Highland High School. As part of his four-year education, Newburgh spent a year training as a cadet aboard ocean vessels. Newburgh will fulfill his commitment as a student naval aviator. (US Merchant Marine)

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2 local Fry’s employees receive national honors GSN NEWS STAFF

wo Fry’s Supermarket employees with ties to Gilbert have been recognized as “top women in grocery” by a national food retailer publication. Gilbert resident Stephanie Spark, health and wellness division leader for Fry’s Food Stores in Arizona, received the national award recognizing women in grocery who display exceptional achievements both in and out of the office. She will be honored at the Progressive Grocer magazine awards gala this November in Orlando, Florida. Meghann Wicks, a Mesa resident and store manager at Fry’s Food Stores in Gilbert, also was recognized as a “top woman in grocery” by Progressive. She also will be honored in Orlando. Spark oversees pharmacy and clinical operations at all 124 Fry’s pharmacy locations in Arizona. “She goes to work every day with a desire to help people live healthier lives

and to carry out Fry’s mission to simplify healthcare by creating solutions that combine health, wellness, and nutrition while connecting with customers Stephanie Spark on an emotional and personal level,” a Fry’s spokeswoman said. Last year, Spark’s role was amplified as she led COVID-19 testing, in-store vaccination efforts and pharmacy safety standards during the pandemic. “She continues to devote countless hours working with local and statewide organizations to get Arizona communities safely vaccinated,” the spokeswoman said. Sparks said she was “deeply honored to receive this award. “There are so many great women

leaders who have inspired me, many who have received this award previously or are being recognized this year,” said Spark. “Being a leader Meghann Wicks in the Fry’s organization and working for this company is so rewarding for me. I absolutely love what I get to do and the teams I get to work with every day. “I am passionate about community pharmacy, particularly in the grocery store setting, and am committed to helping the company grow it’s pharmacy and patient care services.” Advancing the pharmacy profession is one of Spark’s passions. She currently serves as the treasurer of the Arizona Pharmacy Association board of directors

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n Italian ice shop franchise that has developed a cult-like following in its native Florida is opening its third Arizona store in Gilbert this month. Bob and Denise Edwards are the owners of Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, slated to open in the Gilbert Crossroads at the southeast corner of Gilbert and Warner roads. The Edwards plan to have their cousin, Andy DeGraff, run day-to-day operations – including hiring, which is on-going. This will be the third Jeremiah’s Italian Ice shop to open in the Valley. The first opened last year in Chandler and another recently in Queen Creek. “We are excited to introduce the Gilbert community to Jeremiah’s Italian Ice and

shop will also feature two walk-up windows allowing become the spot for families to come celeguests to order from outdoors or order in advance brate the sweet moments together,” said and take their treats to-go. Bob Edwards. Jeremiah’s menu offers more than 40 rotating “We have great memories of going flavors of house-made Italian Ice, along with its to Jeremiah’s original shop in Florida rich and creamy vanilla, chocolate and swirl bringing our own kids to Jeremiah’s when soft ice cream. The ice and ice cream are they were growing up,” his served separately or layered together wife added. to create their signature gelati. The new store is 1,077 Flavors can be mixed and matched square feet with indoor with layer-ins of Oreo Cookie seating for eight to 10 Crumble, Cookie Butter Crumble and and a large outdoor Hershey’s Chocolate Chips. patio with tables for up “I grew up in Florida eating Jeremito 20. ah’s Italian Ice and loved the delicious One interior wall flavor combos, and the fun, friendly will feature a brightly designed mural designed Bob Edwards, left, who owns Gilbert’s in-coming Jeremiah’s atmosphere,” said Degraff. To find job info, see the store’s and painted by local Italian Ice Shop, is having Andy DeGraff run day-to-day operaFacebook page. artist Jesse Perry. The tions. (Special to GSN)

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Passing leagues providing outlet for East Valley football teams BY DREW SCHOTT

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s Higley High School opened its 2020 campaign with a 26-18 win over Mountain Pointe, it marked an abrupt end of play for Aidan Garcia. The wide receiver suffered a broken ankle in the game, which sidelined him for the remainder of the regular season. For three months, Garcia was unable to walk without crutches or a walking boot. But now, the rising senior is back to full speed ahead of his final season for the Knights. Garcia was able to showcase his skills, highlighted by a 40-yard touchdown on a post route, Thursday night as ten high schools participated in a seven-on-seven competition at Higley’s campus in Gilbert. “It’s awesome,” Higley head coach Eddy Zubey said. “A lot of guys, this is their first time doing it because they didn’t get to do it last year. It’s good to see the kids come together and build that camaraderie.” Seven-on-seven competitions, a way for teams to practice against other schools and assess position battles, were canceled last season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that it is safe enough to resume play, Zubey holds the Higley Varsity Passing League every Tuesday night in June for schools across the East Valley. While the format is similar to that of a non-padded practice — two-hand touch marks a tackle and no score is recorded — the return of seven-on-sevens are enabling players to strengthen bonds on the field ahead of the regular season. For Devin Sparks, a senior wide receiver at Mountain Pointe, competing under the Arizona sunsets is a familiar feeling. He took part in the Pride’s offseason seven-on-seven practices as a sophomore. Approaching his final year of high school football, Sparks and his teammates are looking to use these scrimmages as a way to improve mechanics and speed. Additionally, he is focusing on acclimating new players to the fast and physical environment of 6A Division varsity football. “It’s about making chemistry with my teammates better,” Sparks said. “It’s about

Higley coach Eddy Zubey has hosted several East Valley schools on his campus throughout the summer, something greatly missed last year due to the pandemic. (Zach Alvira/GSN Staff) competition was still fierce between some of the Valley’s top high school programs, as well as within the teams themselves. Despite only running 15 percent of its offense, Red Mountain head coach Mike Peterson appreciated the ability to work with his players in a seven-on-seven environment for the first time in two years. The Passing League also offered the fourth-year head coach a prime opportunity to evaluate his team’s up-and-coming talent like rising junior wideout Ja’kobi Lane. Against teams such as Basha and Mountain View, Peterson said receivers practiced running crisp and consistent routes and how to read opposing defenses. He also Higley wide receiver Aidan Garcia, fresh off a season-ending injury in worked with 2020, is one of many seniors to showcase their skills for the first time in a Red Mounvarsity summer camp. (Drew Schott/GSN Staff) tain’s defense

getting the younger guys out here, getting them to compete and getting better as a team. And just make sure everyone is doing their job.” The weekly event includes 10 6A squads from localities such as Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Ahwatukee and Queen Creek. Each team played six 20-minute games at the Knights’ stadium or their practice field. Even though wins and losses were not the main focus of the two-and-a-half period,

and linemen. Coming off a 1-7 season, Mountain Pointe head coach Eric Lauer complemented his player’s trust in one another and their coaches. Ahead of the 2021 season, he is using seven-on-sevens to pay close attention to the strengths of his players. From under the bright afternoon sky to under the floodlights, position battles were on display for multiple teams. In the case of Higley, Zubey is looking to find a quarterback to succeed Kai Millner, a three-star recruit who signed with the University of California, Berkeley. The competition is between junior Cash Merrell and freshman Jamar Malone, who moved to the Valley from Carson, California. According to Zubey, the Knights were not as affected by the loss of sevens as other teams due to Millner — who finished his career with 4,564 passing yards and 46 touchdowns — returning as an experienced starter in 2020. But in 2021, seven-on-seven competition provided signal callers the environment to not only compete, but also face different coverages from teams other than Higley. “Coming in junior (year), first time being on Varsity, the guys got a faster speed than JV,” Merrell said. “Just getting familiar with the guys and getting better. Kai’s a great quarterback and it’s gonna be a lot to live up to him.” Other teams, like Desert Vista, already have their signal caller locked in for next season. Junior quarterback Jackson Akins will return for his second consecutive season under center for the Thunder, who are looking to rebound from a 0-6 season that included canceled games due to COVID-19 protocols. Wisdom emphasized how it is important to keep in perspective that “it’s seven on seven.” However, he is thrilled at yet another opportunity to evaluate the team and watch his players connect on the gridiron. “It’s obviously great having summer stuff,” Wisdom said. “This being my first year at Desert Vista, just getting to know the guys and building those relationships is the most important to me.”

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Queen Creek performer who won the ASU Gammage High School Musical Theatre Award is now in the running in the same category in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, also known as The Jimmy Awards. Tyler Baldwin, who graduated in May from Queen Creek High School, won Best Lead Male for his performance as Jack Kelly in “Newsies” – his first musical – in the seventh annual ASU Gammage High School Musical Theatre Awards. Chandler resident Kristiana Corona, a recent Hamilton High School graduate, won the Best Female Lead for her performance of Ellie Blake in “Freaky Friday.” Both Corona and Tyler now are in the running in those categories at the 12th Jimmy Awards, which will be streamed July 15 at 7:30 p.m. “My high school friends were all in theatre and they wanted me to join but I always thought that theatre was weird and believed stereotypes assigned to theatre kids,” said Baldwin. “I finally said okay let’s go for it and then WOW – it completely opened my eyes to a lot of different per-

Tyler Baldwin of Queen Creek and Kristiana Corona of Chandler are vying for national awards in a high school theatre competition. (Courtesy ASU Gammage) spectives about storytelling and people in general.” The ASU Gammage award contest is the regional round of the national competition. In the national round, Corona and Bald-

win will compete against students from across the country for scholarships. “I was flabbergasted when I won,” Baldwin said. “I honestly didn’t think I would be nominated or even close to winning. I was just happy to be there. Once it finally

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sank in and I realized that I had to prepare for The Jimmy Awards it felt great.” Queen Creek High’s production of “Newsies” also received the award for Best Musical at the ASU Gammage HSMTA. “We’ve been getting a lot of very professional help in addition to a really awesome education into the world of Broadway.” Presented by the Broadway League Foundation, the national awards program has been the catalyst for more than $4 million in scholarships to date and several winners have been cast in Broadway, Touring and West End productions. The Jimmy Awards are named for Broadway impresario James M. Nederlander. “I love the world of musical theatre,” Baldwin said. “My favorite part is the energy you feel in preparation and during performances. ...Once you get into the performance, feeling the audience there with you going through the story and feeling your performance is an indescribable feeling.” As of right now, Baldwin does not plan to pursue musical theatre in the future. Instead, he will attend the University of Washington in the fall to study physiology. However, winning The Jimmy Awards could change that. To watch The Jimmy Awards: go to jimmyawards.com.

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Public Notices CASPER J. RANKIN (SBN 9107) SYDNEY K. LEAVITT (SBN 8933) ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP 3597 E. MONARCH SKY LN., STE. 240 MERIDIAN, ID 83646 Telephone: (208) 908-0709 Facsimile: (858) 726-6254 Email: sleavitt@aldridgepite.com Attorneys for Plaintiff VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF OWYHEE Case No. CV37-21-00042 SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION ON COMPLAINT FOR JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE AND DECLARATORY RELIEF VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC., Plaintiff, v. LONNIE K. FRY; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF CARLA A. FRY; VICTORIA I. VAUGHAN; AND DOES 1 THROUGH 20, INCLUSIVE, including all parties with an interest in and/or residing in real property commonly known as, 5121 SAGE ROAD, HOMEDALE, IDAHO 83628, and legally described as: IN TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST, BOISE MERIDIAN, OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO SECTION 26: ALL THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER LYING NORTH AND EAST OF THE CENTERLINE OF THE OWYHEE SOUTH CANAL, Defendants. TO: DEFENDANTS THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF CARLA A. FRY; VICTORIA I. VAUGHAN; and DOES 1 through 20, inclusive, including all parties with an interest in and/or residing in real property commonly known as 5121 SAGE ROAD, HOMEDALE, IDAHO 83628: You have been sued by Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., the Plaintiff, in the District Court in and for the County of Owyhee, Idaho, Case No. CV37-21-00042. 1The nature of the claim against you is an action for declaratory relief and judicial foreclosure of the real property currently known as 5121 SAGE ROAD, HOMEDALE, IDAHO 83628 and legally described as IN TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 6 WEST, BOISE MERIDIAN, OWYHEE COUNTY, IDAHO SECTION 26: ALL THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER LYING NORTH AND EAST OF THE CENTERLINE OF THE OWYHEE SOUTH CANAL Any time after 21 days following the last publication of this summons, the court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the Case Number and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at P.O. Box 128, 20381 State Hwy 78, Murphy, ID 83650, (208) 495-2421, and serve a copy of your response on the Plaintiff's attorney, Sydney K. Leavitt, at ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP, 3597 E. Monarch Sky Ln., Ste. 240, Meridian, ID 83646. A copy of the Summons and Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for Plaintiff. If you wish for legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. Dated 6/25/2021 CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By:/s/Lena Johnson DEPUTY Published: East Valley Tribune, July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2021 / 39604

Public Notices IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF ADA MAGISTRATE DIVISION Case No. CV01-21-05715 SUMMONS AMANDA LYNN EVERLY, Petitioner, vs JOSHUA CAINE BURY, Respondent. TO: JOSHUA CAINE BURY, RESPONDENT You have been sued by Amanda Lynn Everly, the Petitioner in the District Court in and for Ada County, Idaho, Case No. CV01-21-05715. The nature of the claim against you is a petition for divorce with minor children including a division of community and separate property, child custody, and child support. Any time after 21 days following the last publication of this summons, the court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in proper form, including the Case No., and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at 200 W. Front St., Boise, ID 83702, telephone (208) 287-7080, and served a copy of your response on the Petitioner’s attorney at 1902 W. Judith Ln., Ste. 100, Boise, ID 83705, telephone (208) 344-8474. A copy of the Summons and Petition can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for Petitioner. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. DATED ____________ ADA COUNTY DISTRICT COURT By: _______________ Deputy Clerk Published: East Valley Tribune, June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2021 / 39152

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS 32997.0002 (BRIMLEY) The following legally described property will be sold pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Notice of Delinquency of Assessments recorded in docket under Instrument Number 20210192338, records of MARICOPA County, Arizona. The owner (s) (see Exhibit “A”) have breached and defaulted under the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements and Bylaws of the Association by failing to pay the amounts as specified herein. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN A COURT ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder in Suite 700, at 8585 East Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, in Maricopa County, Arizona, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, AUGUST 19, 2021: Painted Mountain Golf Villas Interval Interest consisting of: (i) an undivided (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) fee interest in Unit No. (SEE EXHIBIT “A”), Interval No(s) (SEE EXHIBIT “A”), Assigned Year (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in instrument no. 97-9704664, and plat recorded in Book 451 of Maps, Page 11, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, by which an Owner is entitled to occupy a Unit for one (1) Interval on an annual or biennial (whichever is indicated above) and recurring basis, the exact Interval to be established every year (or, for biennial, every other year) by reservation, all as defined and governed by the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas, dated September 18, 1997, and recorded October 8, 1997, in instrument no. 97-0704665, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, as amended (collectively, the ‘’Declaration’’); and (ii) the non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Area, and to use and enjoy the Common Furnishings contained in such Unit, during such Owner’s Use Period, as provided in the Declaration. For convenience in inventory control, conveyancing, and titling, an Interval Interest is granted in a specific Unit; however, this interest does NOT carry with it the right to use that specific Unit. Property address: 6302 E. McKellips Road Mesa, AZ 85215 Tax parcel number: 20-1008093 Name and Address of owner(s): (See Exhibit “A”) Delinquent Assessments: (See Exhibit A”) SHARON A.

URIAS, Trustee, 8585 East Hartford Drive, Suite 700 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Phone no. (480) 306-5458 Manner of trustee qualification: Member, State Bar of Arizona Name of trustee’s regulator: State Bar of Arizona. This is a non-judicial foreclosure proceeding to permit Painted Mountain Golf Villas Vacation Ownership Association, An Arizona Nonprofit Corporation, to pursue its in rem remedies under Arizona law. EXHIBIT “A” – NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Owner(s) Address Undiv Int ICN Unit Assigned Yr Yrs Due Delinquent Assessments ANDREW W JOHNSON & MARGARET A JOHNSON 226 S. 4th Street Le Sueur, MN 56058, 1/52, 11A, 237P, Annual, 2018-2020, $1,206.28; HUNTER BROWN & JENNIFER BROWN 2201 Crescent Lane Southhaven, MS 38671, 1/52, 18A, 233P, Annual, 2018-2020, $1,206.28; JAMES D FERRELL & TAMMY FERRELL P.O. Box 793 Adamsville, TN 38310, 1/52, 04A, 125, Annual, 2018-2020, $3,435.92; GARY HARBERT & MARY K HARBERT 4389 NE 40th Avenue Kingman, KS 67068, 1/52, 36A, 238, Annual, 2018-2020, $3,435.92; MARY ANN JENKINS 160 Lemon B Road Slaughter, LA 70777, 1/104, 30E, 131, Biennial, 2018-2020, $2,283.12; JAMES R LAUF, SR. & DOROTHY A LAUF 100 Las Olas Drive Belleville, IL 62221, 1/52, 43A, 134P, Annual, 2018-2020, $1,206.28; LARRY D LEAVELLE & GAYLENE LEAVELLE 6805 36th Street Lubbock, TX 79407, 1/52, 22A, 124P, Annual, 2018-2020, $1,206.28; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS 32997.0003 (TIMESHARE TRADE INS) The following legally described property will be sold pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Notice of Delinquency of Assessments recorded in docket under Instrument Number 20201251421, records of MARICOPA County, Arizona. The owner (s) (see Exhibit “A”) have breached and defaulted under the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements and Bylaws of the Association by failing to pay the amounts as specified herein. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN A COURT ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest

bidder in Suite 700, at 8585 East Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, in Maricopa County, Arizona, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, AUGUST 19, 2021: Painted Mountain Golf Villas Interval Interest consisting of: (i) an undivided (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) fee interest in Unit No. (SEE EXHIBIT “A”), Interval No(s) (SEE EXHIBIT “A”), Assigned Year (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in instrument no. 97-9704664, and plat recorded in Book 451 of Maps, Page 11, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, by which an Owner is entitled to occupy a Unit for one (1) Interval on an annual or biennial (whichever is indicated above) and recurring basis, the exact Interval to be established every year (or, for biennial, every other year) by reservation, all as defined and governed by the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas, dated September 18, 1997, and recorded October 8, 1997, in instrument no. 97-0704665, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, as amended (collectively, the ‘’Declaration’’); and (ii) the non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Area, and to use and enjoy the Common Furnishings contained in such Unit, during such Owner’s Use Period, as provided in the Declaration. For convenience in inventory control, conveyancing, and titling, an Interval Interest is granted in a specific Unit; however, this interest does NOT carry with it the right to use that specific Unit. Property address: 6302 E. McKellips Road Mesa, AZ 85215 Tax parcel number: 20-1008093 Name and Address of owner(s): (See Exhibit “A”) Delinquent Assessments: (See Exhibit A”) SHARON A. URIAS, Trustee, 8585 East Hartford Drive, Suite 700 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Phone no. (480) 306-5458 Manner of trustee qualification: Member, State Bar of Arizona Name of trustee’s regulator: State Bar of Arizona. This is a non-judicial foreclosure proceeding to permit Painted Mountain Golf Villas Vacation Ownership Association, An Arizona Nonprofit Corporation, to pursue its in rem remedies under Arizona law. EXHIBIT “A” – NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Owner(s) Address Undiv Int ICN Unit Assigned Yr Yrs Due Delinquent Assessments TIMESHARE TRADE INS, LLC PO BOX 717 OZARK, MO 65721, 1/52, 30A, 122P, Annual, 2018-2020, $1,169.08; TIMESHARE TRADE INS, LLC PO BOX 717 OZARK, MO 65721, 1/104, 16O, 223, Biennial, 20182020, $1,116.20; TIMESHARE TRADE INS, LLC PO BOX 717 OZARK, MO 65721, 1/52, 15A, 224M, Annual, 2018-2020, $2,601.70; TIMESHARE TRADE INS, LLC 10923 STATE HIGHWAY 176 STE E WALNUT SHADE, MO 65771, 1/104, 42O, 233M, Biennial, 2018-2020, $872.71;

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS 32997.0004 (BEMENT SR) The following legally described property will be sold pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Notice of Delinquency of Assessments recorded in docket under Instrument Number 20201251422, records of MARICOPA County, Arizona. The owner (s) (see Exhibit “A”) have breached and defaulted under the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements and Bylaws of the Association by failing to pay the amounts as specified herein. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN A COURT ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder in Suite 700, at 8585 East Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, in Maricopa County, Arizona, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, AUGUST 19, 2021: Painted Mountain Golf Villas Interval Interest consisting of: (i) an undivided (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) fee interest in Unit No. (SEE EXHIBIT “A”), Interval No(s) (SEE EXHIBIT “A”), Assigned Year (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in instrument no. 97-9704664, and plat recorded in Book 451 of Maps, Page 11, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, by which an Owner is entitled to occupy a Unit for one (1) Interval on an annual or biennial (whichever is indicated above) and recurring basis, the exact Interval to be established every year (or, for biennial, every other year) by reservation, all as defined and governed by the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas, dated September 18, 1997, and recorded October 8, 1997, in instrument no. 97-0704665, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, as amended (collectively, the ‘’Declaration’’); and (ii) the non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Area, and to use and enjoy the Common Furnishings contained in such Unit, during such Owner’s Use Period, as provided in the Declaration. For convenience in inventory control, conveyancing, and titling, an Interval Interest is granted in a specific Unit; however, this interest does NOT carry with it the right to use that specific Unit. Property address: 6302 E. McKellips Road Mesa, AZ 85215 Tax parcel number: 20-1008093 Name and Address of owner(s): (See Exhibit “A”) Delinquent Assessments: (See Exhibit A”) SHARON A. URIAS, Trustee, 8585 East Hartford Drive, Suite 700 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Phone no. (480) 306-5458 Manner of trustee qualification:

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Public Notices Member, State Bar of Arizona Name of trustee’s regulator: State Bar of Arizona. This is a non-judicial foreclosure proceeding to permit Painted Mountain Golf Villas Vacation Ownership Association, An Arizona Nonprofit Corporation, to pursue its in rem remedies under Arizona law. EXHIBIT “A” – NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Owner(s) Address Undiv Int ICN Unit Assigned Yr Yrs Due Delinquent Assessments VICTOR M BEMENT SR & MARGARET A BEMENT 16878 180th St Lexington, OK 73051, 1/52, 36A, 122M, Annual, 2018-2020, $2,601.70; RICHARD R RUBIO & DORIS B RUBIO PO Box 93291 Phoenix, AZ 85060, 1/52, 48A, 127, Annual, 2018-2020, $3,326.45; KEVIN KENNELLY & JULIA ERDMAN KENNELLY 4059 E Glencove St Mesa, AZ 85205, 1/52, 31A, 129, Annual, 2018-2020, $3,326.45; EDWARD J O’CONNELL & MARY ELLEN O’CONNELL 6734 N 55th Dr Glendale, AZ 85301, 1/52, 11A, 232, Annual, 2018-2020, $3,326.45; BRAD SHIRLEY 106 Mink Branch Rd Pelahatchie, MS 39145, 1/52, 19A, 138M, Annual, 2018-2020, $2,601.70; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS 32997.0005 (VACATION VENTURES) The following legally described property will be sold pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Notice of Delinquency of Assessments recorded in docket under Instrument Number 20201251423, records of MARICOPA County, Arizona. The owner (s) (see Exhibit “A”) have breached and defaulted under the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements and Bylaws of the Association by failing to pay the amounts as specified herein. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN A COURT ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder in Suite 700, at 8585 East Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, in Maricopa County, Arizona, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, AUGUST 19, 2021: Painted Mountain Golf Villas Interval Interest consisting of: (i) an undivided (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) fee interest in Unit No. (SEE EXHIBIT “A”), Interval No(s) (SEE EXHIBIT “A”), Assigned Year (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS

CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in instrument no. 97-9704664, and plat recorded in Book 451 of Maps, Page 11, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, by which an Owner is entitled to occupy a Unit for one (1) Interval on an annual or biennial (whichever is indicated above) and recurring basis, the exact Interval to be established every year (or, for biennial, every other year) by reservation, all as defined and governed by the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas, dated September 18, 1997, and recorded October 8, 1997, in instrument no. 97-0704665, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, as amended (collectively, the ‘’Declaration’’); and (ii) the non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Area, and to use and enjoy the Common Furnishings contained in such Unit, during such Owner’s Use Period, as provided in the Declaration. For convenience in inventory control, conveyancing, and titling, an Interval Interest is granted in a specific Unit; however, this interest does NOT carry with it the right to use that specific Unit. Property address: 6302 E. McKellips Road Mesa, AZ 85215 Tax parcel number: 20-1008093 Name and Address of owner(s): (See Exhibit “A”) Delinquent Assessments: (See Exhibit A”) SHARON A. URIAS, Trustee, 8585 East Hartford Drive, Suite 700 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Phone no. (480) 306-5458 Manner of trustee qualification: Member, State Bar of Arizona Name of trustee’s regulator: State Bar of Arizona. This is a non-judicial foreclosure proceeding to permit Painted Mountain Golf Villas Vacation Ownership Association, An Arizona Nonprofit Corporation, to pursue its in rem remedies under Arizona law. EXHIBIT “A” – NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Owner(s) Address Undiv Int ICN Unit Assigned Yr Yrs Due Delinquent Assessments VACATION VENTURES, LLC, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 1365 Garden Of The Gods Rd Colorado Springs, CO 80907, 1/52, 7A, 125, Annual, 2018-2020, $3,326.45; DHARMESH PATEL, AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR RESORTS ACCESS NETWORK, LLC 8906 E 96th Street #332 Fishers, IN 46038, 1/52, 45A, 122P, Annual, 2018-2020, $1,169.08; EMIDSOUTH, INC, A MISSOURI CORPORATION & LARRY A. WATSON, SIGNING OFFICER 101 State Drive Suite Q Hollister, MO 65672, 1/52, 38A, 123P, Annual, 2018-2020, $1,169.08; GEORGE W BOONE & MILDRED A BOONE 10123 Burmac Road Moundridge, KS 67107, 1/52, 8A, 224P, Annual, 2018-2020, $1,169.08; EUGENE DANIEL ZARSKY SR 8547 Custer Lane Evergreen, CO 80439, 1/104, 8E, 131, Biennial, 20182020, $2,210.25; DWAYNE C RICHARD & TABITHA J RICHARD 2319 Charlene Hwy Eunice, LA 70535, 1/104, 36E, 131, Biennial, 2018-2020, $2,210.25;

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS 32997.0006 (TAYLOR) The following legally described property will be sold pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Notice of Delinquency of Assessments recorded in docket under Instrument Number 20201251424, records of MARICOPA County, Arizona. The owner (s) (see Exhibit “A”) have breached and defaulted under the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements and Bylaws of the Association by failing to pay the amounts as specified herein. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN A COURT ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder in Suite 700, at 8585 East Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, in Maricopa County, Arizona, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, AUGUST 19, 2021: Painted Mountain Golf Villas Interval Interest consisting of: (i) an undivided (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) fee interest in Unit No. (SEE EXHIBIT “A”), Interval No(s) (SEE EXHIBIT “A”), Assigned Year (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in instrument no. 97-9704664, and plat recorded in Book 451 of Maps, Page 11, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, by which an Owner is entitled to occupy a Unit for one (1) Interval on an annual or biennial (whichever is indicated above) and recurring basis, the exact Interval to be established every year (or, for biennial, every other year) by reservation, all as defined and governed by the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas, dated September 18, 1997, and recorded October 8, 1997, in instrument no. 97-0704665, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, as amended (collectively, the ‘’Declaration’’); and (ii) the non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Area, and to use and enjoy the Common Furnishings contained in such Unit, during such Owner’s Use Period, as provided in the Declaration. For convenience in inventory control, conveyancing, and titling, an Interval Interest is granted in a specific Unit; however, this interest does NOT carry with it the right to use that specific Unit. Property address: 6302 E. McKellips Road Mesa, AZ 85215 Tax parcel number: 20-1008093 Name and Address of owner(s): (See Exhibit “A”) Delinquent Assessments: (See Exhibit A”) SHARON A. URIAS, Trustee, 8585 East Hartford Drive, Suite 700 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Phone no. (480) 306-5458 Manner of trustee qualification:

Member, State Bar of Arizona Name of trustee’s regulator: State Bar of Arizona. This is a non-judicial foreclosure proceeding to permit Painted Mountain Golf Villas Vacation Ownership Association, An Arizona Nonprofit Corporation, to pursue its in rem remedies under Arizona law. EXHIBIT “A” – NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Owner(s) Address Undiv Int ICN Unit Assigned Yr Yrs Due Delinquent Assessments JESSE F TAYLOR W3060 Cook Rd Sarona, WI 54870, 1/52, 13A, 225, Annual, 2018-2020, $3,326.45; DANIEL J ROBERTS & KATHRYN M ROBERTS 22001 W Hilton Buckeye, AZ 85326, 1/52, 27A, 127, Annual, 2018-2020, $3,326.45; CAROLYN GENTILELLA 2753 N Salem #102 Mesa, AZ 85215, 1/52, 42A, 127, Annual, 2018-2020, $3,326.45; JEFFREY C ROBINETT & SUSAN J WAGNER AKA SUSAN J ROBINETT 4227 N 11th St Phoenix, AZ 85014, 1/104, 16O, 128, Biennial, 20182020, $1,116.20; WILLIAM G HOTCHKISS 5762 W Shaw Butte Dr Glendale, AZ 85304, 1/104, 28O, 128, Biennial, 2018-2020, $1,116.20; DUANE BARTLETT HC 01 Box 3347 Oracle, AZ 85623, 1/52, 36A, 227, Annual, 2018-2020, $3,326.45; BETTY M BYRAM PO Box 638 Rociada, NM 87742, 1/52, 2A, 228, Annual, 2018-2020, $3,326.45; ELDON R BEHRENDS & SUSAN L BEHRENDS 7320 N La Cholla Blvd Ste 154 Tucson, AZ 85741, 1/52, 18A, 231, Annual, 2018-2020, $3,326.45; WILLIAM E GREGG & VIRGINIA GREGG 26575 Junction Ave N Hawley, MN 56549, 1/52, 34A, 132M, Annual, 2018-2020, $2,601.70; PATRICK J FULLER & E ADRIAN FULLER 13924 Plymouth Crossing Edmond, OK 73013, 1/52, 45A, 132P, Annual, 20182020, $1,169.08; KENNETH R IMGARTEN & WILLENE EVON IMGARTEN 1059 Inca Dr Laramie, WY 82072, 1/52, 32A, 238, Annual, 2018-2020, $3,326.45; WILSON H PURCELL & ALBERTA M PURCELL 544 Franklin Ave Galesburg, IL 61401, 1/52, 43A, 237P, Annual, 2018-2020, $1,169.08; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS 32997.0007 (LEWIS) The following legally described property will be sold pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Notice of Delinquency of Assessments recorded in docket under Instrument Number 20201251425, records of MARICOPA County, Arizona. The owner (s) (see Exhibit “A”) have breached and defaulted under the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements and Bylaws of the Association by failing to pay the amounts as specified herein. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE YOU MUST FILE AN

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Public Notices ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN A COURT ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder in Suite 700, at 8585 East Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, in Maricopa County, Arizona, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, AUGUST 19, 2021: Painted Mountain Golf Villas Interval Interest consisting of: (i) an undivided (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) fee interest in Unit No. (SEE EXHIBIT “A”), Interval No(s) (SEE EXHIBIT “A”), Assigned Year (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in instrument no. 97-9704664, and plat recorded in Book 451 of Maps, Page 11, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, by which an Owner is entitled to occupy a Unit for one (1) Interval on an annual or biennial (whichever is indicated above) and recurring basis, the exact Interval to be established every year (or, for biennial, every other year) by reservation, all as defined and governed by the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas, dated September 18, 1997, and recorded October 8, 1997, in instrument no. 97-0704665, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, as amended (collectively, the ‘’Declaration’’); and (ii) the non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Area, and to use and enjoy the Common Furnishings contained in such Unit, during such Owner’s Use Period, as provided in the Declaration. For convenience in inventory control, conveyancing, and titling, an Interval Interest is granted in a specific Unit; however, this interest does NOT carry with it the right to use that specific Unit. Property address: 6302 E. McKellips Road Mesa, AZ 85215 Tax parcel number: 20-1008093 Name and Address of owner(s): (See Exhibit “A”) Delinquent Assessments: (See Exhibit A”) SHARON A. URIAS, Trustee, 8585 East Hartford Drive, Suite 700 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Phone no. (480) 306-5458 Manner of trustee qualification: Member, State Bar of Arizona Name of trustee’s regulator: State Bar of Arizona. This is a non-judicial foreclosure proceeding to permit Painted Mountain Golf Villas Vacation Ownership Association, An Arizona Nonprofit Corporation, to pursue its in rem remedies under Arizona law. EXHIBIT “A” – NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Owner(s) Address Undiv Int ICN Unit Assigned Yr Yrs Due Delinquent Assessments WILFRED J LEWIS & CHARLOTTE J LEWIS 3054 Kingsbridge Ave Apt 2J, Apt 1-A Bronx, NY 10463, 1/52, 44A, 226, Annual, 2018-2020,

$3,326.45; ROBERT E LEWIS & MARY ANN LEWIS 1468 Cascade Dr Youngstown, OH 44511, 1/52, 47A, 123P, Annual, 2018-2020, $1,169.08; MARK PHIELIX P.O. Box 18431 Tucson, AZ 85731, 1/104, 19O, 128, Biennial, 2018-2020, $1,116.20; STEVEN GOMEZ & ALYCIA M TAPIA 901 W. Teton Tucson, AZ 85706, 1/104, 3E, 130, Biennial, 2018-2020, $2,210.25; RICHARD G NUGENT 2645 E Hope St Mesa, AZ 85213, 1/52, 26A, 229, Annual, 2018-2020, $3,326.45; MARCEL M MOLLEUR & CHERYL A MOLLEUR PO Box 1014 Leadville, CO 80461, 1/52, 18A, 230, Annual, 2018-2020, $3,326.45; CONRAD W SNOW 12449 Bellaire Dr Thornton, CO 80241, 1/52, 44A, 230, Annual, 2018-2020, $3,326.45; R. DENNIS DUNCAN & REBECCA DUNCAN 5240 Walsh St Saint Louis, MO 63109, 1/52, 49A, 234, Annual, 2018-2020, $3,326.45; KENNETH L PARSONS & JOAN L PARSONS 41 Bradford Ln Madison, WI 53714, 1/52, 28A, 233P, Annual, 2018-2020, $1,169.08; LANNY BRYANT & DEBRA RAE BRYANT 815 Us Hwy 250 N Ashland, OH 44805, 1/52, 7A, 136, Annual, 2018-2020, $3,326.45; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS 32997.0008 (TIMESHARE TRANSFER CO.) The following legally described property will be sold pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Notice of Delinquency of Assessments recorded in docket under Instrument Number 20201251149, records of MARICOPA County, Arizona. The owner (s) (see Exhibit “A”) have breached and defaulted under the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements and Bylaws of the Association by failing to pay the amounts as specified herein. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN A COURT ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder in Suite 700, at 8585 East Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, in Maricopa County, Arizona, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, AUGUST 19, 2021: Painted Mountain Golf Villas Interval Interest consisting of: (i) an undivided (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) fee interest in Unit No. (SEE EXHIBIT “A”), Interval No(s) (SEE EXHIBIT “A”), Assigned Year (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in instrument no. 97-9704664, and plat recorded in Book 451 of Maps, Page 11, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, by which an Owner is entitled to

occupy a Unit for one (1) Interval on an annual or biennial (whichever is indicated above) and recurring basis, the exact Interval to be established every year (or, for biennial, every other year) by reservation, all as defined and governed by the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas, dated September 18, 1997, and recorded October 8, 1997, in instrument no. 97-0704665, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, as amended (collectively, the ‘’Declaration’’); and (ii) the non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Area, and to use and enjoy the Common Furnishings contained in such Unit, during such Owner’s Use Period, as provided in the Declaration. For convenience in inventory control, conveyancing, and titling, an Interval Interest is granted in a specific Unit; however, this interest does NOT carry with it the right to use that specific Unit. Property address: 6302 E. McKellips Road Mesa, AZ 85215 Tax parcel number: 20-1008093 Name and Address of owner(s): (See Exhibit “A”) Delinquent Assessments: (See Exhibit A”) SHARON A. URIAS, Trustee, 8585 East Hartford Drive, Suite 700 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Phone no. (480) 306-5458 Manner of trustee qualification: Member, State Bar of Arizona Name of trustee’s regulator: State Bar of Arizona. This is a non-judicial foreclosure proceeding to permit Painted Mountain Golf Villas Vacation Ownership Association, An Arizona Nonprofit Corporation, to pursue its in rem remedies under Arizona law. EXHIBIT “A” – NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Owner(s) Address Undiv Int ICN Unit Assigned Yr Yrs Due Delinquent Assessments TIMESHARE TRANSFER COMPANY, A KENTUCKY SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP 3404 Pemaquid Rd Louisville, KY 40218, 1/104, 24O, 123M, Biennial, 2018-2020, $872.71; TIMESHARE SOLUTIONS, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company 4444 South Valley View Ste 222 Las Vegas, NV 89103, 1/52, 32A, 124P, Annual, 2018-2020, $1,169.08; EMIDSOUTH, INC, a Missouri corporation & LARRY WATSON, SIGNING OFFICER 215 Gage Dr Ste J Hollister, MO 65672, 1/52, 41A, 124P, Annual, 2018-2020, $1,169.08; CLUB SELECT RESORTS 10923 West State Hwy 176 Walnut Shade, MO 65771, 1/52, 42A, 124P, Annual, 2018-2020, $1,169.08; DHARMESH PATEL, AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR RESORTS ACCESS NETWORK, LLC 8906 E 96Th Street Fishers, IN 46038, 1/104, 33O, 223, Biennial, 20182020, $1,116.20; TARNIG LLC, A NEVADA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY 3605 Airport Way South, Suite 200 Seattle, WA 98134, 1/52, 43A, 224M, Annual, 2018-2020, $2,601.70; EMIDSOUTH, INC, A MISSOURI CORPORATION & LARRY WATSON, SIGNING OFFICER 101 State Drive Ste Q Hollister, MO 65672, 1/104, 36O, 130, Biennial, 2018- 2020, $1,116.20; EMIDSOUTH, INC,

A MISSOURI CORPORATION & LARRY A WATSON, AS SIGNING OFFICER PO Box 1700 Branson, MO 65615, 1/104, 18E, 233M, Biennial, 2018-2020, $1,728.99; EMIDSOUTH, INC, A MISSOURI CORPORATION 215 Gage Dr Ste J, Suite 250 Hollister, MO 65672, 1/104, 21O, 137, Biennial, 2018-2020, $1,116.20; DHARMESH PATEL, AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR RESORTS ACCESS NETWORK, LLC 8906 E 96Th Street # 332 Fishers, IN 46038, 1/52, 18A, 138P, Annual, 2018-2020, $1,169.08; DHARMESH PATEL, AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR RESORTS ACCESS NETWORK, LLC 8906 E 96Th Street # 332 Fishers, IN 46038, 1/52, 4A, 236, Annual, 2018-2020, $3,326.45; ROBERT LEE HALL & MARGARET ANN HALL 10264 Beech Ave Pleasantville, IA 50225, 1/52, 1A, 237M, Annual, 2018-2020, $2,601.70; GEMINI INVESTMENT PARTNERS, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION PO Box 138039 Clermont, FL 34713, 1/52, 15A, 237M, Annual, 2018-2020, $2,601.70; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS 32997.0009 (DEVORE) The following legally described property will be sold pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Notice of Delinquency of Assessments recorded in docket under Instrument Number 20201251150, records of MARICOPA County, Arizona. The owner (s) (see Exhibit “A”) have breached and defaulted under the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements and Bylaws of the Association by failing to pay the amounts as specified herein. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN A COURT ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder in Suite 700, at 8585 East Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, in Maricopa County, Arizona, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, AUGUST 19, 2021: Painted Mountain Golf Villas Interval Interest consisting of: (i) an undivided (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) fee interest in Unit No. (SEE EXHIBIT “A”), Interval No(s) (SEE EXHIBIT “A”), Assigned Year (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in instrument no. 97-9704664, and plat recorded in Book 451 of Maps, Page 11, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, by which an Owner is entitled to occupy a Unit for one (1) Interval on an annual or biennial (whichever is indicated above) and recurring basis, the exact Interval to be

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Public Notices EXHIBIT “A” – NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Owner(s) Address Undiv Int ICN Bldg Unit Assigned Yr Yrs Due Delinquent Assessments KIMBERLY PAYTON 817 WALNUT ST #22 INGLEWOOD, CA 90301, 1/104, 7O, 122M, Biennial, 2018-2020, $872.71; BILLY R COUNCE & ANGELA R COUNCE PO BOX 5 MELBOURNE, AR 72556, 1/52, 26A, 122M, Annual, 2018-2020, $2,601.70; SUNSHINE CLEARING SERVICES, LLC, a Florida corporation 757 SE 17TH STREET, SUITE# 936 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316, 1/104, 46O, 122M, Biennial, 2018-2020, $872.71; WAYNE MENTINK & DORIS E MENTINK 45 HUSKINS CIRCLE BELLA VISTA, AR 72715, 1/104, 48O, 122M, Biennial, 2018-2020, $872.71; CHARLES MILLSAPS JR. & MARY S MILLSAPS 470 BRISTOL RD MOUNT VERNON, AR 72111, 1/104, 10E, 123M, Biennial, 2018-2020, $1,728.99; WILLIAM B BAGGETT SR. & RITA H BAGGETT 7733 WOLF HOLLOW DR MEMPHIS, TN 38133, 1/104, 13O, 123M, Biennial, 2018-2020, $872.71; JEROME R GANZ & CONSTANCE M GANZ 108 HANOVER ST GERMANTOWN, IL 62245, 1/104, 21E, 123M, Biennial, 2018-2020, $1,728.99; JOHANNES P CONRADIE 901 39TH ST WEST DES MOINES, IA 50265, 1/104, 25O, 123M, Biennial, 2018-2020, $872.71; JOE HEATON & PAMELA S HEATON RR 4 BOX 62 RUSHVILLE, IL 62681, 1/104, 17O, 222M, Biennial, 2018-2020, $872.71; PETER G DANIELS & JANET L DANIELS 5 WINTERS DR BELLA VISTA, AR 72714, 1/104, 22O, 222M, Biennial, 2018-2020, $872.71; CINDY L SMITH & DONALD L BENTON PO BOX 573 CLAYSBURG, PA 16625, 1/104, 50E, 222M, Biennial, 2018-2020, $1,728.99; BARBARA DAMICO & SALVATORE DAMICO 91 PALMER BEND COURT SPRING, TX 77381, 1/52, 11A, 6-224M, Annual, 2018-2020, $2,601.70; LOVELY ANGLIN, TRUSTEE FOR THE RAVENSMOUTH TRUST DATED APRIL 2ND, 2014 & J.M. ANGLIN, TRUSTEE FOR THE RAVENSMOUTH TRUST DATED APRIL 2ND, 2014 10808 FOOTHILL BLVD #160 RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730, 1/52, 21A, 224M, Annual, 2018-2020, $2,601.70; WYLIS P SILVERNAGEL & SUSAN C HAWKINSON 1368 101ST CIR AMERY, WI 54001, 1/52, 34A, 224M, Annual, 2018-2020, $2,601.70; EDGAR E LONG JR. & JACQUELINE S LONG 11860 SW 2ND ST YUKON, OK 73099, 1/52, 47A, 132M, Annual, 2018-2020, $2,601.70; CHARLES A ROHLFING & KIMBERLY J ROHLFING 67 W CLEAR LAKE LN WESTFIELD, IN 46074, 1/52, 19A, 237M, Annual, 2018-2020, $2,601.70;\ NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS 32997.0012 (TRANSFER FOR YOU LLC) The following legally described property will be sold pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Notice of Delinquency of Assessments recorded in docket under Instrument Number

20201251153, records of MARICOPA County, Arizona. The owner (s) (see Exhibit “A”) have breached and defaulted under the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements and Bylaws of the Association by failing to pay the amounts as specified herein. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN A COURT ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder in Suite 700, at 8585 East Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, in Maricopa County, Arizona, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, AUGUST 19, 2021: Painted Mountain Golf Villas Interval Interest consisting of: (i) an undivided (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) fee interest in Unit No. (SEE EXHIBIT “A”), Interval No(s) (SEE EXHIBIT “A”), Assigned Year (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in instrument no. 97-9704664, and plat recorded in Book 451 of Maps, Page 11, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, by which an Owner is entitled to occupy a Unit for one (1) Interval on an annual or biennial (whichever is indicated above) and recurring basis, the exact Interval to be established every year (or, for biennial, every other year) by reservation, all as defined and governed by the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas, dated September 18, 1997, and recorded October 8, 1997, in instrument no. 97-0704665, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, as amended (collectively, the ‘’Declaration’’); and (ii) the non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Area, and to use and enjoy the Common Furnishings contained in such Unit, during such Owner’s Use Period, as provided in the Declaration. For convenience in inventory control, conveyancing, and titling, an Interval Interest is granted in a specific Unit; however, this interest does NOT carry with it the right to use that specific Unit. Property address: 6302 E. McKellips Road Mesa, AZ 85215 Tax parcel number: 20-1008093 Name and Address of owner(s): (See Exhibit “A”) Delinquent Assessments: (See Exhibit A”) SHARON A. URIAS, Trustee, 8585 East Hartford Drive, Suite 700 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Phone no. (480) 306-5458 Manner of trustee qualification: Member, State Bar of Arizona Name of trustee’s regulator: State Bar of Arizona. This is a non-judicial foreclosure proceeding to permit Painted Mountain Golf Villas Vacation Ownership Association, An Arizona Nonprofit Corporation, to pursue its in rem remedies under Arizona law.

EXHIBIT “A” – NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Owner(s) Address Undiv Int ICN Unit Assigned Yr Yrs Due Delinquent Assessments TRANSFER FOR YOU & JOSH UNGARO, AGENT 402B West Mt Vernon St #112 Nixa, MO 65714, 1/104, 35O, 222M, Biennial, 20182020, $872.71; RETA L BRUNTON, TRUSTEE RETA L BRUNTON REVOCABLE TRUST UNDER AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 22, 1998 7741 E Dallas St Mesa, AZ 85207, 1/52, 31A, 225, Annual, 2018-2020, $3,326.45; MARLA M MORRISON 8545 Commodity Circle Orlando, FL 32819, 1/52, 44A, 237M, Annual, 2018-2020, $1,659.72; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS 32997.0013 (BALTIERRA) The following legally described property will be sold pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Notice of Delinquency of Assessments recorded in docket under Instrument Number 20201251230, records of MARICOPA County, Arizona. The owner (s) (see Exhibit “A”) have breached and defaulted under the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements and Bylaws of the Association by failing to pay the amounts as specified herein. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN A COURT ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder in Suite 700, at 8585 East Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, in Maricopa County, Arizona, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, AUGUST 19, 2021: Painted Mountain Golf Villas Interval Interest consisting of: (i) an undivided (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) fee interest in Unit No. (SEE EXHIBIT “A”), Interval No(s) (SEE EXHIBIT “A”), Assigned Year (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in instrument no. 97-9704664, and plat recorded in Book 451 of Maps, Page 11, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, by which an Owner is entitled to occupy a Unit for one (1) Interval on an annual or biennial (whichever is indicated above) and recurring basis, the exact Interval to be established every year (or, for biennial, every other year) by reservation, all as defined and governed by the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for

Painted Mountain Golf Villas, dated September 18, 1997, and recorded October 8, 1997, in instrument no. 97-0704665, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, as amended (collectively, the ‘’Declaration’’); and (ii) the non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Area, and to use and enjoy the Common Furnishings contained in such Unit, during such Owner’s Use Period, as provided in the Declaration. For convenience in inventory control, conveyancing, and titling, an Interval Interest is granted in a specific Unit; however, this interest does NOT carry with it the right to use that specific Unit. Property address: 6302 E. McKellips Road Mesa, AZ 85215 Tax parcel number: 20-1008093 Name and Address of owner(s): (See Exhibit “A”) Delinquent Assessments: (See Exhibit A”) SHARON A. URIAS, Trustee, 8585 East Hartford Drive, Suite 700 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Phone no. (480) 306-5458 Manner of trustee qualification: Member, State Bar of Arizona Name of trustee’s regulator: State Bar of Arizona. This is a non-judicial foreclosure proceeding to permit Painted Mountain Golf Villas Vacation Ownership Association, An Arizona Nonprofit Corporation, to pursue its in rem remedies under Arizona law. EXHIBIT “A” – NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Owner(s) Address Undiv Int ICN Unit Assigned Yr Yrs Due Delinquent Assessments JESS H BALTIERRA & GINNY BALTIERRA 235 N Magma Ave Superior, AZ 85173, 1/52, 7A, 122P, Annual, 2018-2020, $1,169.08; MINNIE L JONES PO Box 11264 Daytona Beach, FL 32120, 1/52, 20A, 123P, Annual, 2018-2020, $1,169.08; D G SEXTON 2216 W. Curry St Chandler, AZ 85224, 1/52, 18A, 125, Annual, 2018-2020, $3,326.45; MICHAEL MC CLURE & LINDA MC CLURE 10915 Tuscancaisle San Antonio, TX 78249, 1/52, 39A, 224P, Annual, 2018-2020, $1,169.08; DAVID G WADE & JAMIE S WADE P.O.1345 Midway, UT 84049, 1/52, 9A, 129, Annual, 2018-2020, $3,326.45; JOHN D OCKER JR & SHIRLEY F OCKER 22908 Murray St Dearborn, MI 48128, 1/104, 14O, 130, Biennial, 2018-2020, $1,116.20; PETER J HEINTZ & PATRICK J MCLAUGHLIN 1514 W Loughlin Dr Chandler, AZ 85224, 1/52, 18A, 227, Annual, 2018-2020, $3,326.45; ALAN C JEFFRIES & MARIVIC S JEFFRIES 9306 S Rhodes Ave Chicago, IL 60619, 1/52, 42A, 234, Annual, 2018-2020, $3,326.45; JOYCE A TAYLOR 364 Scenic Dr Steubenville, OH 43953, 1/52, 22A, 237P, Annual, 2018-2020, $1,169.08; AARON R HANSEN & AMY K ERICKSON 1812 W River St Monticello, MN 55362, 1/52, 30A, 237P, Annual, 2018-2020, $1,169.08;

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Public Notices established every year (or, for biennial, every other year) by reservation, all as defined and governed by the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas, dated September 18, 1997, and recorded October 8, 1997, in instrument no. 97-0704665, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, as amended (collectively, the ‘’Declaration’’); and (ii) the non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Area, and to use and enjoy the Common Furnishings contained in such Unit, during such Owner’s Use Period, as provided in the Declaration. For convenience in inventory control, conveyancing, and titling, an Interval Interest is granted in a specific Unit; however, this interest does NOT carry with it the right to use that specific Unit. Property address: 6302 E. McKellips Road Mesa, AZ 85215 Tax parcel number: 20-1008093 Name and Address of owner(s): (See Exhibit “A”) Delinquent Assessments: (See Exhibit A”) SHARON A. URIAS, Trustee, 8585 East Hartford Drive, Suite 700 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Phone no. (480) 306-5458 Manner of trustee qualification: Member, State Bar of Arizona Name of trustee’s regulator: State Bar of Arizona. This is a non-judicial foreclosure proceeding to permit Painted Mountain Golf Villas Vacation Ownership Association, An Arizona Nonprofit Corporation, to pursue its in rem remedies under Arizona law. EXHIBIT “A” – NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Owner(s) Address Undiv Int ICN Unit Assigned Yr Yrs Due Delinquent Assessments MATTHEW D DEVORE & LISA SUE DEVORE 9675 W Us Hwy 30 Wood River, NE 68883, 1/52, 14A, 122M, Annual, 2018-2020, $2,601.70; DOUG PETERSON & NICHOLE PETERSON 1120 S 96th St Omaha, NE 68124, 1/104, 24O, 123M, Biennial, 2018-2020, $1,728.99; GEORGE MOREY & NORMA JUNE MOREY 231 W Rosine St Saint Joseph, MO 64501, 1/104, 44E, 123M, Biennial, 2018-2020, $1,728.99; WIDE WORLD VACATIONS, INC., a Utah corporation 5406 West 11000 North 103-523 Highland, UT 84003, 1/52, 37A, 124M, Annual, 2018-2020, $2,601.70; WILLIAM R NICHOLS & DEBBIE L NICHOLS 8000 Eylau Loop Rd Texarkana, TX 75501, 1/104, 16E, 222M, Biennial, 20182020, $1,728.99; RICHARD E BERRYHILL & JANET D BERRYHILL 8653 Adamson Lake Rd. Kaleva, MI 49645, 1/104, 23O, 222M, Biennial, 2018-2020, $872.71; TWIN CEDARS, INC., a Missouri corporation 607 State Hwy 165 Suite 1 Branson, MO 65616, 1/104, 24O, 222M, Biennial, 2018-2020, $872.71; EDWARD F JOHNSON JR & EDNA W SHELL 5 Gateshead Dr Apt 120 Dunedin, FL 34698, 1/104, 32E, 222M, Biennial, 20182020, $1,728.99; LESLIE W JENNINGS & SHIRLEAN JENNINGS 3525 Sherwood St Racine, WI 53406, 1/104, 46O, 222M, Biennial, 2018-2020, $872.71; JERRY STILES & KATHY STILES 112 Asbury Cv Jonesboro, AR

72404, 1/104, 47O, 222M, Biennial, 2018-2020, $872.71; TOM STANFORD 2392 Miramonte E Unit D Palm Springs, CA 92264, 1/52, 7A, 224M, Annual, 2018-2020, $2,601.70; EVA C LINN 1426 De Reamer Circle Colorado Springs, CO 80915, 1/52, 7A, 224M, Annual, 20182020, $2,601.70; KEVIN I ERVIN & YVETTE ERVIN 1112 Woodbury Falls Ct Nashville, TN 37221, 1/52, 45A, 224M, Annual, 2018-2020, $2,601.70; TIMESHARE INDEPENDENCE, LLC, a Nevada corporation 2298 Horizon Ridge Pkwy Henderson, NV 89052, 1/104, 7O, 233M, Biennial, 2018-2020, $872.71; CECIL HOWARD 1211 E 1100 North Rd Taylorville, IL 62568, 1/104, 41E, 233M, Biennial, 20182020, $1,728.99; NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS 32997.0010 (HILL) The following legally described property will be sold pursuant to the power of sale under that certain Notice of Delinquency of Assessments recorded in docket under Instrument Number 20201251151, records of MARICOPA County, Arizona. The owner (s) (see Exhibit “A”) have breached and defaulted under the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements and Bylaws of the Association by failing to pay the amounts as specified herein. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN A COURT ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder in Suite 700, at 8585 East Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, in Maricopa County, Arizona, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, AUGUST 19, 2021: Painted Mountain Golf Villas Interval Interest consisting of: (i) an undivided (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) fee interest in Unit No. (SEE EXHIBIT “A”), Interval No(s) (SEE EXHIBIT “A”), Assigned Year (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in instrument no. 97-9704664, and plat recorded in Book 451 of Maps, Page 11, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, by which an Owner is entitled to occupy a Unit for one (1) Interval on an annual or biennial (whichever is indicated above) and recurring basis, the exact Interval to be established every year (or, for biennial, every other year) by reservation, all as defined and governed by the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas, dated September 18, 1997, and recorded October 8, 1997, in

instrument no. 97-0704665, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, as amended (collectively, the ‘’Declaration’’); and (ii) the non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Area, and to use and enjoy the Common Furnishings contained in such Unit, during such Owner’s Use Period, as provided in the Declaration. For convenience in inventory control, conveyancing, and titling, an Interval Interest is granted in a specific Unit; however, this interest does NOT carry with it the right to use that specific Unit. Property address: 6302 E. McKellips Road Mesa, AZ 85215 Tax parcel number: 20-1008093 Name and Address of owner(s): (See Exhibit “A”) Delinquent Assessments: (See Exhibit A”) SHARON A. URIAS, Trustee, 8585 East Hartford Drive, Suite 700 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Phone no. (480) 306-5458 Manner of trustee qualification: Member, State Bar of Arizona Name of trustee’s regulator: State Bar of Arizona. This is a non-judicial foreclosure proceeding to permit Painted Mountain Golf Villas Vacation Ownership Association, An Arizona Nonprofit Corporation, to pursue its in rem remedies under Arizona law. EXHIBIT “A” – NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Owner(s) Address Undiv Int ICN Unit Assigned Yr Yrs Due Delinquent Assessments MARIE G HILL 2011 Nellie Rd Memphis, TN 38116, 1/52, 26A, 132M, Annual, 2018-2020, $2,601.70; MARTHA M AUBREY Rr 2 Box 296 Coushatta, LA 71019, 1/104, 38E, 233M, Biennial, 2018-2020, $1,728.99; LAWRENCE V CARTY & MONTSERRAT MIR 2906 Rachel Rd Champaign, IL 61822, 1/104, 43E, 233M, Biennial, 2018-2020, $1,728.99; BARBARA DANELLE DELGADO 2275 Rocky Mountain Ave Unit 301 Loveland, CO 80538, 1/52, 18A, 138M, Annual, 2018-2020, $2,601.70; MARIAN P PENROD 4301 Brush Hill Rd Nashville, TN 37216, 1/52, 50A, 138M, Annual, 2018-2020, $2,601.70; JEREMY HARVEY 473 Utoy Circle SW Atlanta, GA 30331, 1/52, 52A, 138M, Annual, 2018-2020, $2,601.70; LEONARD E ANTHONY & DIANN YANEZ 714 Pintail Ct Granbury, TX 76049, 1/52, 12A, 237M, Annual, 2018-2020, $2,601.70; NICOLE M CHRISTIAN 4579 Laciede Ave Ste 355 Saint Louis, MO 63108, 1/52, 36A, 237M, Annual, 2018-2020, $2,601.70; JAMES E POHLMAN & DEBRA K POHLMAN 976 Grovehill Dr. Dayton, OH 45434, 1/52, 40A, 237M, Annual, 2018-2020, $2,601.70; TOMMY L TORBERT III & VICKI MODISETTE PO Box 1080 Gray, LA 70359, 1/52, 47A, 237M, Annual, 20182020, $2,601.70;

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS 32997.0011 (PAYTON) The following legally described property will be sold pursuant to the power of sale under that

certain Notice of Delinquency of Assessments recorded in docket under Instrument Number 20201251152, records of MARICOPA County, Arizona. The owner (s) (see Exhibit “A”) have breached and defaulted under the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements and Bylaws of the Association by failing to pay the amounts as specified herein. NOTICE! IF YOU BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFENSE TO THE TRUSTEE SALE OR IF YOU HAVE AN OBJECTION TO THE TRUSTEE SALE YOU MUST FILE AN ACTION AND OBTAIN A COURT ORDER PURSUANT TO RULE 65, ARIZONA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, STOPPING THE SALE NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME OF THE LAST BUSINESS DAY BEFORE THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE SALE, OR YOU MAY HAVE WAIVED ANY DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE SALE. UNLESS YOU OBTAIN A COURT ORDER, THE SALE WILL BE FINAL AND WILL OCCUR at public auction to the highest bidder in Suite 700, at 8585 East Hartford Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, in Maricopa County, Arizona, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, AUGUST 19, 2021: Painted Mountain Golf Villas Interval Interest consisting of: (i) an undivided (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) fee interest in Unit No. (SEE EXHIBIT “A”), Interval No(s) (SEE EXHIBIT “A”), Assigned Year (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) PAINTED MOUNTAIN GOLF VILLAS CONDOMINIUM, according to the Declaration of Condominium recorded in instrument no. 97-9704664, and plat recorded in Book 451 of Maps, Page 11, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, by which an Owner is entitled to occupy a Unit for one (1) Interval on an annual or biennial (whichever is indicated above) and recurring basis, the exact Interval to be established every year (or, for biennial, every other year) by reservation, all as defined and governed by the Declaration of Dedication, Interval Ownership Plan, and Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements for Painted Mountain Golf Villas, dated September 18, 1997, and recorded October 8, 1997, in instrument no. 97-0704665, records of Maricopa County, Arizona, as amended (collectively, the ‘’Declaration’’); and (ii) the non-exclusive right to use and enjoy the Common Area, and to use and enjoy the Common Furnishings contained in such Unit, during such Owner’s Use Period, as provided in the Declaration. For convenience in inventory control, conveyancing, and titling, an Interval Interest is granted in a specific Unit; however, this interest does NOT carry with it the right to use that specific Unit. Property address: 6302 E. McKellips Road Mesa, AZ 85215 Tax parcel number: 20-1008093 Name and Address of owner(s): (See Exhibit “A”) Delinquent Assessments: (See Exhibit A”) SHARON A. URIAS, Trustee, 8585 East Hartford Drive, Suite 700 Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Phone no. (480) 306-5458 Manner of trustee qualification: Member, State Bar of Arizona Name of trustee’s regulator: State Bar of Arizona. This is a non-judicial foreclosure proceeding to permit Painted Mountain Golf Villas Vacation Ownership Association, An Arizona Nonprofit Corporation, to pursue its in rem remedies under Arizona law.

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** NO INTEREST IF PAID IN FULL IN 12 MONTHS. $799.00 Minimum Purchase Required Minimum Payments Required 30.79% APR If the promotional balance is not paid in full by the end for the promotional period or, to the extent permitted by law, if you make a late payment, interest will be imposed from the date of purchase at the APR noted above. This APR is as of 7/4/2019 and will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. Your card agreement, the terms of the offer and applicable law govern this transaction including increasing APRs and fees and terminating the promotional period.

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