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Sun Health Foundation Through generations of generosity spanning more than 55 years, Sun Health Foundation has been the philanthropic link between the community and the health care and wellness services provided in the West Valley. Today, we’re proud to continue being the philanthropic partner with Banner Boswell and Banner Del E. Webb medical centers. The generosity of the community enables these local facilities to expand and enhance their services with leading-edge medical equipment and innovative programs.

The Heartbeat of Health Care is Philanthropy Generosity for Generations Campaign Community support for Sun Health Foundation’s $48 million Generosity for Generations Campaign ensures the future of superior health care and wellness programs for West Valley residents. The heart of superior health care beats stronger with community support.

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Heroes with Heart Virtual Gala 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020

Honoring Rajeev S. Kathuria, MD, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon (Heroes with Heart Honoree) and Vituity Healthcare and Medical Staffing Services (Corporate Heroes with Heart Honoree) for their dedication to superior health care in our community.

Commemorating Banner Boswell Medical Center’s 50th Anniversary Benefiting the medical center’s Emergency Department and Patient Care Transformation

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Adding to the excitement: • Thaddeus Rose Band • Online auction • Prize drawings • Toast to Superior Health Care We welcome your Tribute Gift and Testimonial! When you RSVP, you’re invited to make a Tribute contribution in honor of Dr. Kathuria, Vituity, or any Hero with Heart. Do you have a testimonial you’d like to share? Please also let us know.

To RSVP (by Oct. 23) and for Tribute/Testimonial details, contact Janine McGhee at Janine.Mcghee@sunhealth.org or (623) 471-8503. RSVP online at SunHealthFoundation.org/gala.

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City News Peoria Announces Sale of Peoria Regional Medical Center; Demolition to Begin Soon AFTER YEARS OF LOCAL FRUSTRATION OVER THE ABANDONED CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN NORTH PEORIA, THE CITY OF PEORIA IS THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THAT A NEW, STATE-OF-THE-ART MEDICAL CAMPUS WILL TAKE OVER THE PEORIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (PRMC) SITE. First Service Medical, LLC, a development and investment group, purchased the land to build the campus.

“Peoria has spent many years working to remove the skeletal remains of PRMC and although many roadblocks have stalled our efforts, Peoria persevered in securing a demolition order while working to find the right owner for this site,” says Mayor Cathy Carlat. “We are thankful for First Service Medical’s commitment to demolishing the blighted structure and we look forward to the development of a superior medical campus to serve our growing community.”

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The PRMC is a partially built, twostory, steel structure on seven acres located near the southwest corner of Lake Pleasant Parkway and Jomax Road.

The original owners intended to build Peoria’s first hospital in 2010 but work stopped a year later. Before the structure could be demolished, the owners filed bankruptcy in October 2017, beginning a long series of legal proceedings and causing further delays. Now, First Service Medical has purchased the property and demolition of the existing structure can begin this month.

“I am beyond excited that not just an eyesore, but a scar that has impacted this community for far too long, will finally come to an end,” says Bridget Binsbacher, Peoria Mesquite District councilmember, the district where PRMC is located. “I am grateful for the support of our mayor, council and management team who facilitated my commitment on this issue and worked diligently to find a solution and to make this day possible. In addition, my deepest appreciation to our residents who have demonstrated a great amount of patience throughout the process.”

After a long process and active recruitment by the City of Peoria’s Economic Development Department, First Service Medical is moving forward with plans to develop a new medical campus that will improve the site and bring quality jobs to the area. The City Attorney’s Office also played a prominent role in facilitating this transaction in conjunction with multiple parties.

First Service Medical is the investment entity formed for acquisition of the property and its future development as a medical campus. The principals are experienced in hospital and real estate development throughout the U.S. “We are happy to have purchased the land out of bankruptcy and develop it into a useful commercial development for the community,” says Matt Leach, Principal of First Medical Services, LLC. “We’ve enjoyed working with the City of Peoria; they’ve answered our questions and provided the support we needed to move forward.”

For more information about the property and development, visit peoriaed.com.

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Similar to the two other community parks in Peoria, Rio Vista and Pioneer Community Parks, Paloma offers all Peoria residents a broad range of recreational amenities. Peoria’s newest park is located at Dixiletta Drive and Lake Pleasant Parkway, just south of the Loop 303. The 85 acres of initial park development include multipurpose fields, a fishing lake, inclusive playground features and splash pad, dog parks, multipurpose sport fields, and lighted pickleball courts.

Paloma also includes numerous hard and soft surfaced walking loops and, in the near future, trailhead access to the West Wing Mountain trail system and connectivity into the larger New River trail and surrounding open space preserve.

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“As our city continues to grow, we must be vigilant to safeguard access to our unique, natural environment while creating areas that allow families and friends to have fun and enjoy the mental and physical benefits of the Sonoran Desert,” says Mayor Cathy Carlat. “Paloma Park adds to the beauty of its surroundings and it is an absolute joy to offer an array of new and inclusive amenities to our community.”

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THE LONG-ANTICIPATED PALOMA COMMUNITY PARK, WHICH HAS BEEN IN THE WORKS FOR YEARS, FINALLY OPENED TO THE PUBLIC ON OCTOBER 3.

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inspired by the unique geographical shape of the region surrounding the park that, via satellite, looks like a dove, which translates to “paloma” in Spanish. The naming process, along with the site selection, development and prioritization of amenities, went through a comprehensive, multijurisdictional and community-centric process.

“With more than 450 acres of open spaces, high caliber park amenities, and future direct connections to mountain and river trails, Paloma Community Park is the perfect addition to our system,” says John Sefton, Peoria director of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities. “This park opening is a culmination of a process formalized in the 2013 Community Services Master Plan where residents envisioned and articulated the need for a new park and now it’s here for them to enjoy.”

The park will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. The splash pad will open April 15, 2021 as restrictions are still in place to ensure proper social distancing and sanitation for the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more about this park, visit peoriaaz.gov/ paloma. For more information about all of Peoria’s parks, recreation and community facilities, visit peoriaaz. gov/parks.

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City Ci ty NNeews Republic to Seek New Location for Northwest Valley Transfer Facility tion vehicles to travel longer distances.

They also enable surrounding communities, businesses and residents to save on recycling and solid waste costs. These savings can help keep rates low as well as preserve local recycling programs, many of which are struggling today due to changing market conditions, Republic Services cites.

AFTER HEARING FROM NEIGHBORS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, REPUBLIC SERVICES HAS DECIDED NOT TO PURSUE BUILDING A TRANSFER FACILITY NEAR 115TH AVE AND HAPPY VALLEY ROAD. Instead, the Arizona-based company will work with the community to find a new location for this much-needed infrastructure, according to Republic Services.

“Part of being a good neighbor means listening and responding whenever possible,” says Stephen Herring, municipal manager for Republic Services. “We appreciate the thoughtful community input and look forward to working together to still bring this needed infrastructure to the Northwest Valley.”

Transfer facilities are common throughout Maricopa County. There are 32 such facilities serving the county. The Northwest Valley is the only part of the county lacking such infrastructure, which is critical to meeting recent and anticipated growth in the area.

Transfer facilities are indoor locations where recyclables and waste are transferred from collection vehicles to larger trucks for transport to recycling centers or landfills. They help reduce local truck traffic by alleviating the need for collec-

“To say the station is not opening is not really true. They just decided not to move forward with that location. They are still going to locate and try again on a parcel that is near the previous location.

This is not over,” writes Vanessa Angell in the Facebook group “Happy Valley

Says NO to a Waste Transfer Station, which has over 4,000 members. “The focus will be on where they ultimately decide and if it still affects our residential communities. If it is not zoned properly, and is not in a location that is best for all residents and our livelihoods, we will continue our opposition. I am hoping the applicant understands that and does right for the residents that have spoken loud and clear. Our opposition is to heavy industrial zoning. There is no scenario where that changes. There is a reason that zoning regulations exists. And there is a reason why heavy industrial zoning is not mixed in with residential.”

“With the withdrawal of the application for the waste transfer station, there will no longer be a zoning case to which Maricopa County can assign your public comment,” writes Cheryl Griemsmann, a land use planner at Gammage & Burnham, in a recent e-mail to inform locals that the Happy Valley waste transfer station was canceled.

“Please send your comments to me, including ideas for a new transfer station location, and I will work to address them.” Griemsmann can be reached at cgriemsmann@gblaw.com.

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City News Community to Vote on Peoria Unified Bond and Override Initiatives Next Month

By Jessica Gonzalez, member of Support Our School PAC QUALITY SCHOOLS HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO INCREASE PROPERTY VALUES, REDUCE CRIME AND ATTRACT JOBS AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES TO THE COMMUNITIES WHERE THEY ARE LOCATED. Peoria voters will soon be asked to decide whether or not to provide millions of dollars in funding to the Peoria Unified School District through the Maintenance & Operations Override, which is not a new tax, and a Critical Needs Bond ballot measure, which does not increase the tax rate.

Residents without kids in school or who send their children to public or private schools may believe the bond and override initiatives do not impact them. But local business leaders disagree.

“While reality TV glamorizes home remodels, the truth remains that vibrant local schools have some of the greatest impact on a home’s value,” says local realtor Lisa Copley.

According to the National Association of REALTORS®, 25% of home buyers list school quality and 20% list proximity to schools as deciding factors in their home purchase.

Scot Andrews, president and CEO of the Peoria Chamber of Commerce, believes the support of education plays a strategic role in Peoria’s ability to attract economic opportunities and jobs.

“Peoria attracts new business because we have built a reputation of safe and well-maintained schools, small class sizes, offering quality programs,” Andrews says. “With your full support it will stay that way.”

How will the funding be used for schools in north Peoria?

OVERRIDE RENEWAL Peoria Unified has had a voter approved override in place for more than 23 years. The Maintenance and Operations Override on the November ballot maintains that funding.

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• 57% of the salaries for P.E. teachers • 100% of school gifted programs • 12% of specialized reading programs Voting yes to renew the override continues to provide an important $29 million in funding to district schools.

A no vote would result in: • Pay cuts for all staff • Not having a school nurse on every campus • Not having an assistant principal on every campus • Larger class sizes • Fewer arts, music, physical education and gifted education programs • A charge for full-day kindergarten • Higher fees related to athletic and extracurricular activities • Fewer athletic and extracurricular activities CRITICAL NEEDS BOND The bond proposed by Peoria Unified will not raise the tax rate in Peoria.

Unlike the Maintenance and Operations Override, which supports people and programs, bond funding can only be used for projects that have a useful life of more than five years.

The study by ADM Group and ThinkSmart Planning found more than $23 million in high and medium priority repairs and upgrades are needed at the seven Peoria Unified high schools.

In north Peoria, that funding includes: • Liberty High School – more than $2.5 million • Sunrise Mountain High School – more than $3 million Additionally, the bond would be used to replace student and staff computers, servers and technology infrastructure; and to replace aging transportation vehicles including special education and activity buses.

“This election isn’t just about school funding, it’s about the kind of community we want to live in,” says Matt Bullock, chairperson of the Support Peoria Schools political action committee, “We have the opportunity to reaffirm our community supports students, education, property values, business interests and economic opportunity. Vote Yes for the Peoria Unified bond and override initiatives.”

For more information about the bond and override, visit PeoriaUnified.org or SupportPeoriaStudents.com.

Voting yes on the bond initiative invests in school security and critical renovations. The bond will provide repairs and replacements for a multitude of projects on school campuses including restroom renovations, heating units, air conditioning units, parking lot repairs, roof repairs and irrigation system repairs.

A study by commissioned by the district from ADM Group and ThinkSmart Planning, found that the 32 elementary schools in Peoria Unified will need more than $60 million in high and medium priority repairs and upgrades in the next five years.

The costs in north Peoria include: • Coyote Hills Elementary / Peoria Traditional School – more than $1.7 million • Lake Pleasant Elementary School - just under $1 million • Sunset Heights Elementary School – more than $700,000 • Vistancia Elementary School – more than $1 million

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The critical needs bond would also provide $13 million to purchase land for a new high school in north Peoria that will help relieve overcrowding at Liberty and Sunrise Mountain High Schools.

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City News Peoria Encourages Residents to Vote on the City’s General Plan SINCE INCORPORATING IN 1954, PEORIA HAS BLOSSOMED INTO A RAPIDLY GROWING, MODERN CITY THAT OFFERS A HIGH QUALITY OF LIVING. Some of the attributes that residents and business owners appreciate about Peoria are the stunning natural environment, safe and clean neighborhoods, diversified employment opportunities, strong educational facilities, numerous quality outdoor recreation areas, and vibrant arts and culture venues.

the community vision for Peoria’s future.

So how do you guide future growth and development smartly, while maintaining the quality of life in Peoria? The city utilizes a policy document known as the general plan to guide Peoria’s future decisions relative to land use, public services, infrastructure and resource management, and it provides a clear and defined program for achieving

Peoria’s general plan, known as PlanPeoriaAZ 2040, will be on the November 3 ballot as Proposition 445. The general plan’s overall themes include wellness, fiscal responsibility, strategic relationships, adaptability, forward thinking, and place making, which are projects intended to activate unused areas of the city to give them a sense of place.

The PlanPeoria2040 Vision Statement is: “In 2040, Peoria is a safe, connected, engaged, vibrant, and livable community that emphasizes fiscal responsibility and thoughtful growth to ensure a healthy city for all citizens.”

land use, housing, transportation and more, according to the city. Hard copies of the General Plan Update are available for viewing at the City of Peoria Public Libraries. The full plan is also available online.

Peoria’s last General Plan Update was approved in 2010. Peoria’s new plan is has been completely updated and is designed around six livability goals.

The new plan addresses a multitude of topics such as water resources,

To find out more about the city’s general plan, visit peoriaaz.gov/ generalplan. Have more questions?

Contact Lorie Dever, planning manager, at 623-773-7200 or via e-mail at planpeoriaaz@peoriaaz.gov.

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City News Mayor Carlat named President of League of Arizona Cities and Towns PEORIA MAYOR CATHY CARLAT WAS UNANIMOUSLY ELECTED TO SERVE A TWO-YEAR TERM AS PRESIDENT OF THE LEAGUE OF ARIZONA CITIES AND TOWNS, AN ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. “It is my honor to accept this position and I thoroughly appreciate the confidence of the nominating committee, the executive committee, and all members of the league, who have entrusted me with this responsibility,” says Mayor Carlat. “I look forward to furthering the stellar reputation of the league by advocating for the shared interests of our cities and towns.”

Mayor Carlat has served on the League’s executive committee since August 2015, with the last two years as vice president. As president, Carlat will serve alongside City of Yuma Mayor Douglas J. Nicholls, who was elected vice president, and City of Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli, who was elected treasurer.

“Mayor Carlat has been an integral member of

the League executive committee for the last five years,” says League Executive Director Tom Belshe.

“Her experience and appreciation of governance at the local level will be valuable during her term as president and we look forward to her leadership over the course of the next two years.”

The League of Arizona Cities and Towns is a voluntary membership organization representing all 91 incorporated cities and towns in Arizona. The organization was founded in 1937 and provides vital services and tools to local governments, focusing principally on representing local interests before the legislature, and secondarily on providing technical and legal assistance, and educational support.

League activities are directed by a 25-member executive committee, consisting of mayors and councilmembers from across the state. Members and officers of the executive committee are determined by all League members at the League’s Annual Conference through a process coordinated by a nominating committee.

For information about the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, visit azleague.org.

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EXPLORING PEORIA ENTREPRENEURSHIP ONLINE COMMUNITY CATALYST IS A FOUR-PART INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL SERIES HOSTED

BY ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY’S J. ORIN EDSON ENTREPRENEURSHIP + INNOVATION INSTITUTE. Each part will be hosted live at the Peoria Main Library, Sunrise Mountain Library, Rio Vista Recreation Center, and the Peoria Sports Complex every Friday this month. The series will be live-streamed 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. through Televeda’s platform so that participants from across the city can safely participate from wherever they are in real-time.

“Peoria Forward is a high-impact partnership between the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at ASU and the City of Peoria to grow and scale the entrepreneurial ecosystem to transform the future of Peoria through entrepreneurship,” according to Arizona State University’s J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute.

“Peoria Forward provides the tools, innovations and support to leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators to build

a thriving, self-sustaining entrepreneurial ecosystem in the West Valley.”

The virtual series also aims to encourage adults 55 and older who are interested in learning about entrepreneurship in Peoria. The series will include interviews with local entrepreneurs, including fitness experts, restaurateurs, artists and authors who work in Peoria. It will consist of interactive trivia, information on unique resources and a look into the future of this fast-growing community. Participants will hear from community leaders about exciting projects on how everyone can help move Peoria Forward.

THE FOUR PART SERIES INCLUDES: Part 1: Meet your neighbor, the secret entrepreneur, Friday, Oct. 2 Part 2: Authors, books and innovation, Friday, Oct. 9 Part 3: The artists and makers of Peoria, Friday, Oct. 16 Part 4: A look to the future, Friday, Friday, Oct. 23 To register for this event and learn more about the partnership, visit entrepreneurship.asu.edu/peoriaforward.

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City News Diverging Diamond Interchange Opens Soon at I-17 and Happy Valley Road DRIVERS WILL BE USING THE STATE’S FIRST MAJOR DIVERGING DIAMOND TRAFFIC INTERCHANGE AT INTERSTATE 17 AND HAPPY VALLEY ROAD THIS MONTH, ACCORDING TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ADOT). The last stages of work are under way on the new, larger Happy Valley Road bridge over I-17 that provides muchneeded additional traffic capacity at the interchange.

The Diverging Diamond design includes intersections on each end of the interchange that allow traffic to cross and use the left side of the Happy Valley Road bridge over I-17. That improves traffic flow by limiting traffic signal changes and allowing drivers to make direct left turns to enter freeway on-ramps without crossing in front of opposing traffic, according to ADOT. The design enhances safety by reducing conflict points for traffic.

Diverging diamond interchange design has grown in popularity across the country because of the traffic and safety benefits.

The $50 million project also recently removed the roundabouts at the I-17 and Happy Valley interchange. They had been in use for the past two decades to help transition traffic across the older, narrower bridge at the limited freeway interchange.

The roundabouts, installed as an interim measure, could be replaced once funding for the current project was made available.

That happened through the Phoenix area’s Regional Transportation Plan approved by county voters in 2004.

ADOT also has reconstructed the interchange at Pinnacle Peak Road as an expanded traditional diamond interchange that features a wider bridge with more lanes in each direction. Crews also are finishing work on new lanes in both directions along I-17 between Pinnacle Peak and Happy Valley roads. Drivers can expect closures and lane restrictions at times until the project wraps up.

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LET’S GET COOKING!

Teaching Kids How to Navigate the Kitchen

By Jill “MamaBug” Frier

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he holiday season is fast approaching, which makes this a great time of year to start giving your kids some practical life skills by helping you in the kitchen. Getting your kids involved in the holiday food preparation is a great way to bond and pass on your traditions for celebrating.

BENEFITS OF COOKING WITH CHILDREN One of the biggest benefits to having your kids help you in the kitchen is that you are teaching them about food and nutrition. Learning about food helps you learn how to eat right, handle food safely, and be healthier. In fact, studies show that people who regularly eat meals prepared at home are more likely to be healthier – and happier. When you eat less sugar and avoid processed foods, you typically have more energy, a healthier immune system, and overall better mental health as a result. Research shows that people who eat home-cooked meals at least five or more days a week tend to live longer lives, too.

Cooking with your kids is also a great way to help them grow and develop. From improving vocabulary, math, and fine motor skills, to teaching your kids critical life skills so they will be able to take care of themselves as adults, cooking is an important way to help kids to become healthier and more independent.

HELPING IN THE KITCHEN Kids get hands on learning while helping in the kitchen because, as you cook, you are actively teaching them by showing them what to do. Cooking improves vocabulary by labeling ingredients as you go, reading to understand and follow recipes and instructions, math by counting and measuring ingredients, and following directions by listening to your instruction.

There are many ways for kids to help you in the kitchen. You can encourage your child’s interest in cooking by giving them different age-appropriate activities.

Whether they stir batter, measure a cup of ingredients, knead dough, roll out cookies, or crack eggs, they are developing skills that will help them learn how to cook as they grow.

Here are a few ideas to get your kids helping in the kitchen, no matter what age they are: • Let kids punch and knead dough for yeast breads • Have kids cream butter and sugar by squishing it with their hands • Allow kids to measure ingredients and pour them into the recipe with your guidance • Let your kids draw designs in extra flour (put down parchment or wax paper first) • Add food coloring to different recipes to help kids learn about colors and mixing

• Let your kids decorate cookies and cupcakes with frosting, sprinkles, candy, or other treats • Show your kids how to crimp the edges of a pie and let them do it for you • Put ingredients into a re-sealable bag and let your kid mix it with their hands • Ask kids to help you figure out how to double or half a recipe before measuring • Find no-bake recipes and help your kids walk through making the food from beginning to end The level of help in the kitchen should be based on your child’s age and ability. Younger kids have fun watching and playing, while older children want to be more hands on and participate in making the final product. You know your child best, so think about what they are ready for when you get ready cook.

There are many resources, classes, and tips both online and in the Phoenix area to help make learning to cook fun and relevant to your children. Do a little homework, get out some of your favorite recipes, and then invite your kids to join you in the kitchen!

Be sure to check out Ladybug’s Blog at ladybugsblog. com for more articles and recommendations for fun, educational and interesting things to do with kids everywhere in Arizona.

Some of the many benefits of cooking with your children include: • Building and enhancing fine motor skills • Encouraging kids to try new foods • Helping young children identify their senses of smell, taste, touch, sight, and hearing • Boosting confidence by learning new things and creating something to take pride in • Improving math ability by measuring, counting, and converting numbers • Improving reading comprehension skills by following recipes • Learning scientific concepts, like chemistry and experimentation • Increasing focus and attention on the task at hand • Inspiring creativity • Teaching life skills they will need as adults • Promoting healthy eating habits and understanding nutrition • Encouraging family bonding 12 • October 2020 • UPPER WESTSIDER

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Education Peoria Unified Provides Free Meals to Local Kids

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hanks to the USDA, the Peoria Unified School District is once again providing breakfast and lunch meals free to any child, age 18 and under. Lunch and breakfast curbside service will be served at 36 school sites through December 31, or until further notice. Meals are available for curbside pick-up by car or walk-up. Parents can pick up curbside with or without their child present. Children do not have to be enrolled in the Peoria Unified School District to participate.

Meals for those 19-years or older will cost $1.75 for breakfast and $3.75 for lunch. The menus are available on the district’s website at peoriaunified.org.

Due to the potential volume of meals and to make meals accessible to everyone, the current bus deliveries will be phased out to allow for all curbside pickup. Breakfast and lunch meals will now be provided Monday through Friday at the following sites:

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Alta Loma Elementary 9750 N 87th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345; 10:30 – 12:45 Apache Elementary 8633 W John Cabot Rd, Peoria, AZ 85382; 10:30 – 12:45 Cactus High School 6330 W Greenway Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306; 10:30 – 12:45, 2:30 – 3:30 Canyon Elementary 5490 W Paradise Ln, Glendale, AZ 85306; 10:30 – 12:45 Centennial High School 14388 N 79th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85381; 10:30 – 12:45, 2:30 – 3:30 Cheyenne Elementary 11806 N 87th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345; 10:30 – 12:45 Copperwood Elementary 11232 N 65th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85304; 10:30 – 12:45 Cotton Boll Elementary 8540 W Butler Dr, Peoria, AZ 85345; 10:30 – 12:45 Country Meadows Elementary 8409 N 111th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345; 10:30 – 12:45 Coyote Hills Elementary 21180 N 87th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382; 10:30 – 12:45 Desert Harbor Elementary 15585 N 91st Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382; 10:30 – 12:45 Desert Palms Elementary 11441 N 55th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85304; 10:30 – 12:45 Desert Valley Elementary 12901 N 63rd Ave, Glendale, AZ 85304; 10:30 – 12:45

Foothills Elementary 15808 N 63rd Ave, Glendale, AZ 85306; 10:30 – 12:45 Heritage Elementary 5312 W Mountain View Rd, Glendale, AZ 85302; 10:30 – 12:45 Ira A. Murphy Elementary 7231 W North Ln, Peoria, AZ 85345; 10:30 – 12:45 Ironwood High School 6051 W Sweetwater Ave, Glendale, AZ 85304; 10:30 – 12:45, 2:30 – 3:30 Lake Pleasant Elementary 31501 N Westland Rd, Peoria, AZ 85383; 10:30 – 12:45 Liberty High School 9621 W Speckled Gecko Dr, Glendale, AZ 95383; 10:30 – 12:45 4:00 – 5:45 Marshall Ranch Elementary 12995 N Marshall Ranch Dr, Glendale, AZ 85304; 10:30 – 12:45 Oakwood Elementary 12900 N 71st Ave, Peoria, AZ 85381; 10:30 – 12:45,3:30 – 4:45 Oasis Elementary 7841 W Sweetwater Ave, Peoria, AZ 85381; 10:30 – 12:45 Parkridge Elementary 9970 W Beardsley Rd, Peoria, AZ 85382; 10:30 – 12:45 Paseo Verde Elementary 7880 W Greenway Rd, Peoria, AZ 85381; 10:30 – 12:45

Peoria Elementary 11501 N 79th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345; 10:30 – 12:45 Peoria High School 11200 N 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345; 10:30 – 12:45, 2:30 – 3:30 Pioneer Elementary 6315 W Port au Prince Ln, Glendale, AZ 85306; 10:30 – 12:45 Raymond S. Kellis High School 8990 W Orangewood Ave, Glendale, AZ 85305; 10:30 – 12:45, 2:30 – 3:30 Sahuaro Ranch Elementary 10401 N 63rd Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302; 10:30 – 12:45 Santa Fe Elementary 9880 N 77th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345; 10:30 – 12:45 Sky View Elementary 8624 W Sweetwater Ave, Peoria, AZ 85381; 10:30 – 12:45 Sun Valley Elementary 8361 N 95th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345; 10:30 – 12:45 Sunrise Mountain High School 21200 N 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382; 10:30 – 12:45, 3:00 – 4:00 Sunset Heights 9687 W Adam Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382; 10:30 – 12:45 Vistancia Elementary 30009 N Sunrise Point, Peoria, AZ 85383; 10:30 – 12:45 Zuni Hills 10851 W Williams Rd, Sun City, AZ 85373; 10:30 – 12:45

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ne of the most fascinating, and entertaining, aspects of Arizona is the legendary prevalence of its ghost stories. Some of the ghostly spots are difficult to find and can be hard to reach, but here are a few of the reportedly haunted places in the Phoenix area you can easily visit this Halloween season.

PIONEER VILLAGE pioneeraz.org If you’ve ever wanted to see an authentic Old West town from the days when Arizona was still just a territory, head north on the I-17 freeway to the Pioneer Living History Museum. The buildings and structures were all built between the 1860 and 1912, and visitors can see everything from the Opera House where famed songbird Lilly Langtry performed, to an Old West blacksmith shop. According to some of the staff at the museum, many of the original structures seem to have brought ghosts with them when they arrived on the museum grounds. The caretaker of the museum reports hearing the disembodied voices of children singing in the old schoolhouse and watching a dark shadowy figure darting out of the Opera House. Windows opened on their own, temperatures remain downright icy even in the extreme heat of summer, and some visitors have reported being touched or having their hair and clothing tugged by unseen hands.

WRIGLEY MANSION wrigleymansion.com William Wrigley, Jr., built this 1930s-vintage mansion on a 100-foot bluff overlooking the mountainous area surrounding the historic Arizona Biltmore area of Phoenix. The mansion was a 50th wedding anniversary present for his wife, Ada. The 16,000 square foot home, with 24 rooms and 12 bathrooms, was actually the smallest of all the Wrigley homes. Unfortunately, Wrigley died just a few months after finishing construction of the mansion and never got a chance to spend more than short time in his wife’s Golden Anniversary gift. Employees at the mansion report having many ghost sightings over the years, with phones ringing and no one on the line and voices speaking to them in empty rooms, so perhaps Mr. Wrigley’s spirit lives on in the home where he died.

OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY osf.com The Old Spaghetti Factory in downtown Phoenix is an Italian restaurant with a great ghost story. The restaurant resides in an historic building that was once two homes built in the 1920s, the Cole Mansion and the Baker House.

Unconfirmed legends tell of ruthless murders of different residents, but the staff members report many different hauntings, ranging from hearing a woman sobbing, to whispers and screams, to actual furniture moving, lights blinking 14 • October 2020 • UPPER WESTSIDER

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on and off, and floating apparitions. If you go, grab some good Italian food and ask a staff member for a great ghost story.

HOTEL SAN CARLOS hotelsancarlos.com One of the most haunted places in Phoenix is the historic Hotel San Carlos in the heart of downtown.

The hotel hosted many legendary Hollywood celebrities, like Marilyn Monroe, Mae West, and Clark Gable, but it is best known for its broken-hearted ghost, young Leone Jensen, who leaped to her death from the rooftop in the late 1920s. The only historic boutique hotel in Phoenix, the 128-room Hotel San Carlos has been in operation since 1928.

STOCKYARDS STEAKHOUSE stockyardssteakhouse.com Edward A. Tovrea, fondly known as the Cattle Baron by locals, opened a meatpacking house in 1919 to support his growing beef operations. His establishment evolved into the Stockyard’s Restaurant in 1947, a huge hit with cattlemen and local residents alike.

Philip Tovrea took over operations from his father after his death and legend has it that Philip’s late wife,

Helen, known as the woman in red, now haunts the restaurant. She appears in the ladies room, turning lights off and on, shaking the chandelier and making noises as the staff closes up for the night.

ORPHEUM THEATRE phoenixconventioncenter.com/orpheum-theatre Not only is the Orpheum Theater the only place in the Valley where you can watch a silent movie on the big screen, it is also reportedly the residence of a mysterious female spirit who wanders around inside the theater. One of the most notoriously haunted locations in downtown Phoenix, the historic Orpheum Theatre is the home of the Phoenix Opera, Ballet Arizona, and many off-Broadway musical performances. Take a Tuesday tour and find out more about the theater’s very own ghost called Mattie.

CASEY MOORE’S OYSTER HOUSE caseymooresoysterhouse.godaddysites.com This popular Tempe hot spot is known for its fresh oysters and seafood, and a house full of ghosts. Located in an historic home that formerly housed a boarding house (and rumored brothel), patrons and neighbors of Casey Moore’s report seeing apparitions long after

the restaurant has closed. Dancing figures on the stairs, pictures flying off of walls, moving furniture, and loud music when no one is around are all rumored to be the ghosts of three different souls who once called this haunted location home.

ROSSON HOUSE heritagesquarephx.org/rossonhouse If ever a house genuinely looked like a haunted mansion, it would be the Rosson House in downtown Phoenix. This beautiful late 19th century Victorian home was built by a prominent local doctor and politician and is now a popular historic museum in Heritage Square. The house is believed to be haunted by a former caretaker who was shot. Visitors and employees report unusual and unexplained activities like footsteps on the staircase, doors locking on their own, and fireplaces giving off heat even though they are unlit. Schedule a guided tour and check out the hauntings for yourself.

Be sure to visit Ladybug’s Blog at ladybugsblog.com to see more ideas for great places to get your family out of the house to enjoy historic and fun adventures throughout Arizona.

SPIRIT OF ARIZONA TOURS Looking to get out and explore the spookier side of Arizona? Spirit of Arizona Tours has you covered. There are four different haunted tours to choose from, according to owner Jarrod Riddle. The most popular tour is the Phoenix Murders and Mysteries Tour. On this tour guests will be taken on a fully guided tour to some of Phoenix’s most infamous murder sites and ghostly locations. Some of the places you’ll be exploring include: The Winnie Ruth Judd house and related locations, the San Carlos hotel, Phoenix Pioneer and Military memorial cemetery, and a few more surprises. Another popular option is the Haunted Pub Tour. This tour visits pubs with permanent residents. Guests can purchase a drink and explore parts of the pubs not open to the public where most of the ghostly activity has been reported. For those a little more adventurous, there are the Haunted Jerome and Haunted Tombstone/Bisbee tours. “All tours for the foreseeable future will be private,” says Riddle. “Rest assured knowing that you will not have to share a space with anyone outside your party.” Learn more at SpiritofArizonaTours.com or contact info@SpiritofArizonaTours.com or 602-551-6246.

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Home Seven Things to Know About Electric Grills Before Buying One Contributed by BBQ Island

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ot everyone lives in a place that will allow you to fire up the gas or charcoal grill.

You might not have a big outdoor space or you might have restrictions against gas or charcoal.

Electric grills are a great alternative.

1. POWER SOURCE The power source of an electric grill is obviously electricity. The nice part of this you don’t have to deal with bags of charcoal each time you want to fire up the grill. You don’t have to worry about propane tanks or making sure there is gas for the grill. You will need to use your electric grill close to where you can hook up to electricity. You will need to have access to a plug, indoors or outdoors, to heat the grill.

2. SIZE One nice feature of an electric grill is its size. They are smaller and more compact than a charcoal or gas grill. When looking at an electric grill, consider how much size you need. You can get an electric grill and you won’t feel like it is overkill to use it for one or two people.

3. SPACE NEEDED One nice feature of an electric grill is its compactness.

Generally, they are smaller than other traditional grill types. Yet, they also vary in size from grill to grill.

Consider where you might want to use your grill and how much space you have available. This will help guide you in choosing the best electric grill for you.

4. GETTING THE TRUE GRILL FLAVOR There are some who say you don’t get the same authentic grill flavor from an electric grill the way you might from a charcoal or gas grill. It might be one of the suggested downsides of the electric grill.

Yet, many feel like the electric grill gives you the same great flavorful tastes as other grilling options.

5. EASE OF USE One big selling feature of an electric grill and one worth considering is how easy it is to use. There is no charcoal to arrange each time you want to use it.

You don’t have to light charcoal, wait for it to get hot, and then work to maintain the temperature.

6. HEAT One thing to know about electric grills is that their temperature may peak and not get as hot as a gas

grill, for example, at its hottest. When you plan to grill on your electric grill, a smart plan is to plug it in before you start to prep whatever you are grilling. Like you might light another kind of grill, you want to turn this type on and let it build up its temperature.

7. TEMPERATURE GAUGE One smart feature to look for when shopping for an electric grill is a temperature gauge. It will tell you what temperature your grill is at and when it’s ready to begin grilling.

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very Thursday through Sunday night through Halloween from 6-10 p.m. Valley families will have the opportunity to get into the fall season, as the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess welcomes Pumpkin Nights, the newest event #AtThePrincess.

HAUNTED PLAZA Guests can get spooked right as they arrive to Pumpkin Nights as Princess Plaza transforms into Haunted Plaza. Guests will be greeted by Elwood Bones, Pumpkin Nights’ resident musician, Bernard the butler and other animated scenes to spook you right off the bat.

PUMPKIN PATCH Guests may join in as Canyon Lawn transforms into Patches Pumpkin Farm featuring an assortment of pumpkins on display and for purchase. This area will also have plenty of family photo opportunities, like farm trucks and more. Guests can also meet Patches, the friendly scarecrow that watches over his pumpkin patch, making sure there will be enough pumpkins for all the families.

PUMPKIN PLAZA Enjoy the Great Pumpkin, an eight foot tall, ten foot wide giant pumpkin, perfect for the first photo of the fall. Make sure to stop at the Pie House for homemade apple, peach and pumpkin pies.

JACK-O-LANTERN LAWN The Princess is turning the Sunset Beach Lawn into an area of adventure!

Guests can enjoy the Hay Maze, the YOYO Swing Chair, Spidermania and Sizzle rides, campfire fire pits and physically distanced outdoor family seating, S’mores & More concessions including Halloween s’mores kits and a full bar featuring apple cider drinks. myhyperlocalnews.com

PATCHES SEASONAL SHOPPE The newest popup shop will be transformed into Patches Seasonal Shoppe featuring a seasonal assortment of pajamas, plush animals, gifts, LED toys, fall treats and more.

LANTERNS OF HOPE Families may join at the Sunset Beach pool to light and launch their complimentary lantern they have inscribed with inspiring phrases and wishes of hope. Seating in the area has be arranged to account for physical distancing for guests to prepare their lanterns.

PUMPKIN NIGHTS FIREWORK DISPLAY Guests will enjoy a spectacular fireworks display at 9 p.m. each night of Pumpkin Nights with the best views from the Princess Plaza, Pumpkin Patch and Jack-o-Lantern Lawn.

HARVEST YOUR HEALTH AT THE SPA Fall into the spa and treat yourself in seasonal style with featured specialty treatments. Elevate the traditional pumpkin pampering to a Toasty Marshallow Me-Mosa Manis and Pedis, or try an Aromatherapy Wrap with healing essential oils for an immunity boost as we head into colder months. Hit the spa Thursday Nights for Spa’rty Nights. Book a spa service or join for Glow Yoga and enjoy Bubbles & Bites. Catch up on the latest skincare trends and tips from the experts.

FALL CULINARY CLASS SERIES Saturdays in October is the perfect time you found a new passion for cooking during the new Culinary Cooking Series – three courses taught by the talented chefs of Fairmont Scottsdale.

October 10: Birds & Brews at Ironwood American Kitchen October 17: Mastering Mexican Cuisine at La Hacienda October 25: Bourbon Steak’s Autumn Favorites

$99 per person, per class. Price includes complimentary valet parking, welcome cocktail, 90 minutes of expert instruction, and a recipe card takeaway.

INSIDER TIPS FOR BEST WAYS TO ENJOY PUMPKIN NIGHTS • Book one of the packages, like the Arizona Resident’s Rate or Stay Close package, and relax poolside during the day and enjoy the festivities at night.

• Enjoy a meal at one of the resort restaurants and get complimentary admission for up to four when you spend $60.

• Purchase your parking and tickets online to maximize your time enjoying the event.

ADMISSION & PARKING • Admission includes Pumpkin Patch, Jack-oLantern Lawn, rides, hay maze, lantern launch and the fireworks show.

• Admission is complimentary for registered guests staying in house.

• Self parking and admission is $40 for up to four wristbands, additional wristbands are $10 each.

• Valet parking and admission is $60 for up four wristbands, additional wristbands are $10 each.

• Valet parking and admission is complimentary with $60 minimum on property restaurant spend.

• Wristbands for rideshare and walk-in guests are $10 each.

• Children three and younger are complimentary and do not require wristbands.

The Princess is ready to welcome guests while keeping their safety in mind. Pumpkin Nights at the Princess is an outdoor open air, appropriately physically distanced and a family oriented experience for all ages. Find out all of the details at scottsdaleprincess.com/pumpkin-nights.

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STATEPOINT CROSSWORD - THEME: MOVIE TITLES ACROSS 1. All thumbs 6. *Do this to Shorty 9. Practice in the ring 13. Popular aquarium dweller 14. Fertility clinic stock 15. Dreamy 16. Brightest star in Cygnus 17. Romanian money 18. Athlete’s stage 19. *Ferris Bueller’s time away 21. *He always rings twice 23. G in music 24. Dissenting clique 25. Billy’s Harry to ____’s Sally 28. “Brave New World” drug 30. Lung pouch 35. Crematorium containers 37. X-ray units 39. Humpy ungulate 40. One of oldest cities in China or Welsh girl’s name 41. Torcher’s misdeed 43. “____ a soul” 44. Sudden occurrence of disease 46. Crimson rival 47. Power system 48. “Rock the ____” by The Clash 50. Deal with it 52. Happy Gilmore’s peg 53. Bird’s groomer 55. Tap choice 57. *Dr. Strangelove learned to love it, two words 61. *No country for these guys, two words 64. *One green one in John Wayne flick 65. “Eureka!”

67. Erasable programmable read only memory 69. Woven wall hanging 70. Soldier’s bed 71. “All the world’s a ____” 72. R in RIP 73. It is 74. Boxer turned actor

DOWN 1. It would 2. Pauper’s permanent state 3. Europe’s highest volcano 4. Hunts for food 5. No-noes 6. The Masters’ game 7. *It’s all about her 8. Greyish brown 9. Database command 10. Lord Byron’s composition 11. *King of Siam’s governess 12. *Private that had to be saved 15. a.k.a. tears of Chios 20. Fauna’s partner 22. Mozart’s “L’____ del Cairo” 24. Eponymous comic strip character 25. *The hills are alive with the sound of it 26. “Fear of Flying” author Jong 27. Annoying tiny biters 29. *There’s something about her 31. Telephoned 32. Bright 33. Eagle’s nest 34. *Bonnie’s partner 36. Give the cold shoulder 38. Musician’s time to shine 42. Kathmandu country 45. Wooden shoes 49. Skirt’s edge 51. First among siblings 54. Olden day calculators 56. Like worthless promise 57. Tow rope alternative 58. At this point 59. Does something wrong 60. “Don’t ____ around the bush” 61. Mares’ meal 62. “-zoic” periods 63. Not happening 66. *Some like it this way 68. *There were three, plus a baby

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Solar Must Be Installed by Dec 31st or Miss Out on 26% Tax Credit

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rizona Home Owners have until December 31, 2020 to have a solar system installed and be “Operational” to qualify for the Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC). If the system is installed after that date the tax credit will drop to 22% in 2021 and 0% in 2022.

Is there still time for a solar project to be initiated and completed before the end of the year? According to Val Berechet, President of SunSolar Solutions, a local solar company with over 6500 customers in Arizona, it only takes one or two days to complete a solar installation. The issue is, it can take anywhere from 60 to 90 days from the point of getting a proposal to having the permit from the city and approvals from APS. So it is getting close to the point where that will become impossible to accomplish. To remove the uncertainty for their customers SunSolar Solutions will guarantee customers an installation in 2020 if they call for a proposal through October 2020.

In addition to the Federal ITC, the State of Arizona will issue a $1000 tax credit that can be applied to 2020 state taxes.

According to Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA): If a homeowner buys the solar energy system outright (either paying cash or financing with a loan), they cannot use any commence construction safe harbor provisions. To receive the full 26% residential solar tax credit, the system must be “placed in service” before the end of the day December 31, 2020.

It is not enough to have signed a contract, or to have made a down payment or even to have begun construction. There is no bright-line test from the IRS on what constitutes “placed in service,” but the IRS has equated this with “completed installation” in a Private Letter Ruling. The residential credit is claimed on the tax return for the year in which the qualifying expenditures are incurred, and the tax rules say the costs are incurred when the

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If a homeowner buys a newly built home with solar and owns the system outright, the year that they move into the house sets their credit eligibility. Expenditures are generally treated as incurred when the original installation of the solar energy system is completed on an existing home. However, if a new solar energy system is purchased in connection with the new construction of a home, the costs are treated as incurred when the taxpayer begins living in the home.

QUICK FACTS The ITC is a 26 percent tax credit for solar systems on residential (under Section 25D) and commercial (under Section 48) properties. The Section 48 commercial credit can be applied to both customer-sited commercial solar systems and large-scale utility solar farms.

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Congress passed a multi-year extension of the ITC in 2015.

A tax credit is a dollar-fordollar reduction in the income taxes that a person or company would otherwise pay the federal government. The ITC is based on the amount of investment in solar property. Both the residential and commercial ITC are equal to 26 percent of the basis that is invested in eligible solar property.

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Community Local Mother and Daughter Receive Congressional Award for Philanthropic Work

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harity work is an integral part of life for Jennifer Meyer and her daughter, Reese. For more than five years, they’ve been active members of the Arrowhead chapter of the National Charity League (NCL), each holding leadership positions and winning awards for their hours of volunteer work.

Recently, the Meyers were honored with Congressional Recognition from U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko for their incredible impact in the District 8 community.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by Congresswoman Lesko for something we enjoy doing together,” says Jennifer.

“Being part of the National Charity League has provided countless memories for us and brought us closer together over the years. The amount of intrinsic value and joy we get from dedicating

our time to nonprofit groups around the Valley is indescribable. It’s a special time we spend together making memories and filling our hearts. As Reese gets ready to graduate and go off to college, my husband and I hope she continues her charity efforts.”

The ceremony honoring the Meyers was delayed earlier this year because of the governor’s stay at home order to combat the spread of COVID-19. After several postponements, the ceremony took place at the U.S. House of Representatives offices in Surprise last month.

“Receiving this award helps remind me that Reese and I are making an impact with our efforts,” says Jennifer. “I will continue seeking new ways to volunteer on my own when Reese is away at school because every time we volunteer, we leave knowing our efforts have benefited someone in our community.”

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For two consecutive years, Jennifer and Reese exceeded the volunteer hour requirements for NCL and set a record for the Arrowhead chapter for number of hours served.

Over the years, the Meyers have volunteered with the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree, St. Mary’s Food Bank, and the Back to School Clothing Drive. In 2020, finding volunteer opportunities has been more challenging because of the global pandemic, but many nonprofit groups have worked with NCL to create projects that members can do from home. Examples include Operation Gratitude, which provides comfort

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“One of my favorite things to do is to bake. I have put these two things together and made it a quarantine project.”

Pari launched her website, parissweetdelights.com, over the summer. In the first month, she sold about 360 cookies in batches of six or 12, raising $185 for United Food Bank.

“What Pari is doing is so impressive and inspiring,” says Tyson Nansel, United Food Bank vice president for external affairs. “We can turn the funds from her first month of sales alone into 925 nutritious meals to feed hungry children, seniors, and families in Arizona. That’s really impactful.”

Pari’s mission statement, posted prominently on her e-commerce site, states, “My main goal is to help people.

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APPLE ANNIE’S ORCHARD FALL PUMPKIN CELEBRATION Through October 31 appleannies.com Fall time at the farm means pumpkins, hayrides, a corn maze, and fall weather. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day. Pick your own apples in the orchard and pumpkins in the farm, enjoy pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, and homemade cider donuts.

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For those that would just like a pumpkin and do not wish to participate in the other western festivities, MacDonald’s Ranch will have a mini pumpkin patch available at the entrance for you to buy pumpkins.

MOTHER NATURE’S FARM PUMPKIN PATCH Through October 31 mothernaturesfarm.com/pumpkinpatch The farm entrance fee is $10 per child; this includes a pumpkin, the air bounce, a hayride, spider web crawl, feeding the animals, and Alexander’s Adventure Maze. Adults are $5 to tag along and ride the hayride. Bring a picnic lunch and your friends. They

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TOLMACHOFF FARMS PUMPKIN DAYS & CORN MAZE Through November 1 tolmachoff-farms.com Six acres of family fun with a great pumpkin patch, corn maze and a new theme every year. Mini corn maze (perfect for the little ones), haunted corn maze and other activities, including: a petting zoo, train ride, hay pyramid, corn box, adult/child pedal cart track, jumping pillow and much more.

VERTUCCIO FARMS FAMILY FESTIVAL Through November 1 vertucciofarms.com/fall-festival A corn maze, air playground, train ride, tube slide, farm animals and bouncy houses for all ages; $12 per person and age 2 and under are free.

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