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Artists set to paint Old Town streets BY CAROLYN DRYER Peoria Times Editor

If you plan on making a drive to downtown Peoria in the next two months, keep your eyes open for some new colors in Old Town. City of Peoria Arts and Theater Manager Marylou Stephens called upon local artists to submit artwork and ideas for permanent intersection paintings at five separate intersections in Old Town. Individuals and artists from organizations met in informal gatherings January 10 and 31 to learn more

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about what is referred to as an intersection painting project. In her emails to various artists who indicated an interest in participating, Stephens wrote, “I wanted to take a moment and thank those of you that attended the meeting at Axiom last Thursday regarding the intersection painting projects in Old Town. I also appreciate those of you that have contacted me with questions as you prepare your proposals. It is an exciting community project and we want to support you in creating the environment in Old Town that will be attractive and welcoming.”

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At the January 31 meeting, Stephens looked at several works of art proposed by the various artists, and the seven artists who attended eventually agreed to work collaboratively on different intersections. The intersections were split up as follows: 1) 84th Avenue and Washington Street (Marty Wolfe of Marty’s Fine Art) 2) 83rd Drive in front of Peoria Center for Performing Arts (WHAM – WHAM Director Connie Whitlock with local high school students)

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ART fROM 1 3) 83rd Avenue and Washington Street (Melissa and Libby) 4) 84th Avenue and Jefferson Street (Axiom Church/Charith) 5) 83rd Avenue and Jefferson Street (Driftwood Coffee Co.) Stephens said it was her hope that the painting in front of the PCPA would be interactive, with 80 percent completed before the Saturday, March 30 Peoria Unified School District Art and Cultural Festival that will be held in Old Town. The remaining 20 percent (which would include the brick walkways) could be completed by students and members of the community. Artists will be paid $4,500 per intersection plus given a $1,500 allowance for painting supplies. Stephens said she would check on local paint suppliers used by the city for its street painting purposes to ensure the artists purchase products that would hold up over time, given the fact the art would be subjected to vehicle traffic. She also emphasized the importance of painting a work that would be easily identified by drivers and pedestrians alike.

Stephens noted that before each artist begins painting, she would make sure surfaces were properly cleaned and there would be barricades to prevent traffic during painting times. Councilmember Vicki Hunt, who attended both artist meetings, said, “I’m ecstatic over the immersion of artists in Old Town. This is a new exciting concept we’re bringing to Old Town, bringing the community together in the arts.” To learn more about art and theater in the city, visit peoriaz.gov/government/ departments/neighborhood-and-humanservices/art-and-theater. above. right,. WhaM.director.connie. Whitlock’s.proposal.for.an.intersection. shows.hands.reaching.out..below.right,. Marty.Wolfe.of.Marty’s.fine.art.painted. a. light,. upbeat. that. describes. a. walk. around.old.town..with.her.piece,.“spin. around.old..town.”.Wolfe.and.Whitlock. will.each.be.painting.an.intersection.in. old.town.peoria. with. palns. to. have. them. completed. by.saturday. March. 30,.in.time.for.the.peoria.unified.school. district.art.and.cultural.festival..(Photos by Carolyn Dryer)

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Shutdown should have never happened On December 20, I voted to keep the government open. The bill I voted for in the House of Representatives not only funded the government, but also funded the comprehensive border security we need to end the crisis that is happening at our southern border. Unfortunately, not one single Democrat in the House voted to avoid the partial government shutdown. We could have prevented the shutdown right then and there, but when the bill passed by the House made its way to the Senate, it languished and died due to the chamber’s 60-vote cloture rule. More than 800,000 federal employees were impacted by the partial government shutdown that lasted for 35 days. Now that we have funded the government until February 15, it’s clear that both parties will have to resolve their differences before government funding runs out again. While I’m pleased that our federal workers will now get paid, I am very disappointed that we did not get funding for the border fence. Democrats have repeatedly said that they’ll negotiate on border security once the government reopens. Now is their chance to come to the table and live up

COMMeNTARY Debbie Lesko Congresswoman Arizona District 8

to their promise. I have been and I am willing to compromise, but my Democrat colleagues need to compromise, too. Unfortunately, the Democrats refused to do just that. They rejected requests to meet with President Trump at the White House and provided no counter offer. What’s worse is that Republicans even offered legislation three times to get federal workers paid immediately, so they didn’t have to miss another paycheck. But Democrats kept voting no, and the efforts failed. Our federal workers were held hostage by Democrats who refused to negotiate. Republicans are still asking for funding for a border fence that equates to 1/10th of 1 percent of the overall federal budget. A fence is only part of the solu-

tion, but it’s absolutely necessary if we are going to end this crisis once and for all. That’s because fences work. Here are the facts. In 2000, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) built a fence in the Tucson, Arizona sector. Over 15 years, illegal traffic dropped 90 percent. In 2005, DHS built a fence in Yuma. There, illegal traffic dropped 95 percent over nine years. Similar results have been achieved in other states. Even some Democrats agree that we need a border fence. Rank-and-file Democrats are increasingly saying they support border security — including fences. This isn’t new or recent. In 2006, Democrats supported a border fence. Chuck Schumer and then-Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton voted to fund $52 billion for 700 miles of fencing. Now, $5.7 billion led them to shut down the government. They refused to negotiate and refused to deal with this national security crisis. Now is the time for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats to come back to the negotiating table. This shutdown should have never happened, and we have to find a solution before February 15.

Lesko introduces ‘Saving Children Act’ February 4, Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (R-AZ) introduced the Saving Children Act, pro-life legislation to prohibit the gruesome and violent procedure known as a dismemberment abortion. Lesko’s bill is supported by Arizona Right to Life, Center for Arizona Policy, National Right to Life, and

Susan B. Anthony List. “Protecting life is about standing up for the voiceless,” said Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08). “My bill will end this barbaric practice and save innocent lives. I look forward to it being signed into law so we can save the lives of 100,000 children each and every year.”

“Center for Arizona Policy is grateful for Congresswoman Lesko’s leadership on the Saving Children Act,” said Cathi Herrod, President of Center for Arizona Policy. “This bill will save the lives of thousands of babies, and the Center for Arizona Policy is proud to offer our support for this vital pro-life legislation.”

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Students of the Month a diverse mix BY CAROLYN DRYER Peoria Times Editor

Felicity Ruiz, David Fernandez and Hector Flores were honored February 1 by Peoria Rotary Club as February 2019 Students of the Month. The club honors a student from Peoria, Centennial and Ironwood high schools each month during the school year at a breakfast meeting. Felicity is a junior at Peoria High School. She maintains a 3.5 GPA. Her sponsoring teacher, Marcy Sears, who teaches the hearing impaired at Peoria High, introduced Felicity. It is Felicity’s third year in the American Sign Language classes. Felicity said she started learning sign language with her grandfather when she was a student at Alta Loma Elementary. Sears said Felicity manages her time well. She is in cheerleading, the art club, National Honor Society and band while remaining in the top 15 percent of her class academically. Sears said

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Felicity also is a part-time intern at a project engineering company in the Valley, and volunteers in community service projects. Felicity would like to attend any of the Arizona universities or a college in San Diego and study criminal justice with a minor in art. Teacher Sarah Garrigan introduced

David, a senior at Centennial High School, describing him as kind, compassionate and hard working. He is student body president, a member of National Honor Society, plays football and volleyball. He plays receiver and safety on the football team that has played in three football state championships and won

the last two years. He was asked about the value of sports when it comes to building character. David said, “It definitely comes from coaching and team-building leadership. You learn from mistakes and do better next time. You learn how to respect and how to earn respect.” David said he has100 hours or more of community service, part of which is a student council activity that involves adopting families at Christmas and helping kids in Africa. He maintains a 4.0 GPA and plans to attend Arizona State University and study sports management and entrepreneurship. Hector Flores maintains a 4.0 GPA. Teacher Christina Lupro said she has taught him since he was in seventh grade to now, his senior year at Ironwood High School. She said since he was 13, he has volunteered at Phoenix Center for the Arts, helping from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with classes at Desert Valley Elementary School. He is in his third year as a varsity soccer player. Hector said he plans to attend Oregon State University and study biomedical engineering, with a focus on prosthetics and gene therapy. He said he has a deep interest in veterans. Peoria Rotary Club meets at 7 a.m. Fridays at Brothers Family Restaurant, 85th and Peoria avenues. Guests are welcome. Peoria Rotary’s focus is on youth leadership programs, family and community service.

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Peoria Education Foundation helps students and teachers BY ERIN DUNSEY Peoria Unified School District

This is a busy time of year for the Peoria Education Foundation - which supports Peoria Unified School District by providing grants to Peoria Unified teachers and scholarships to students. The Scholarship Review Committee is reviewing students’ scholarships which will be voted on this month. Teachers just submitted grant applications two weeks ago for consideration for the 2019-20 school year that will also be voted on in the months ahead. During the spring semester, the PEF will hold a handful of fundraising

events, such as the Education Visionary Awards and the Peoria Arts and Cultural Festival, to try and raise funds to further support its mission and vision (providing more grants and scholarships to teachers and students). There are many different ways in which individuals can support the foundation. It has been supporting the Peoria Unified School District since 1987. Peoria Flex Academy Principal Cybill Jacob wrote about her PEF grant from last year. Her grant was called “Intentional Living” and she described the courses in the Intentional Living classes. Jacobs described her classes and how it helped her overcome her

shyness and give students a new way to look at learning. The Intentional Living Course is a mindfulness approach to learning. It puts the student in the driver’s seat as they navigate through a choice menu of coursework every three weeks. The students learn skills that are not typically offered in public education and allows them an introduction into various experiences that many have never been exposed. “The students were so engaged and wanting to be included in our Term 2 session that several students who had release time asked to enroll for the full day,” Jacobs said. “That never happens.” The students were surveyed to not only create the courses but then surveyed at the conclusion. They gave a solid 4.4 of 5.0 rating and had this to say: • I learned how to be more creative and to bond with people • I learned to not be scared and to just go for it. I almost said no to this one (yearbook) but I was put in it anyway and

ended up really liking it, as I’ve never had the opportunity to be in something like this because of how shy I am. • Staying away from phone screens can really open new perspectives to how other people act rather than guessing how they act over the phone. The courses offered were: • Hiking Arizona • Got Money? Dress for success, interview and get that job! • Sewing 101 • The Great Outdoors • The Handy Person: Fix that before you hire! • Recreational Sports • Gaming Old School • Slow Cooking for Fast Eating • Smokin’ Hot: Cooking outdoors with grills, smokers and lots of flavor! • Trashy Treasures: Repurpose that old stuff • Acts of Kindness: Pay it Forward • Healthy Living: Yoga, Mindfulness and Self-Care • Urban Art • Urban Gardening: Art, succulents, furniture creation

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If you are looking for a meaningful summer job, consider becoming a lifeguard. The city of Peoria is currently hiring lifeguards for the summer of 2019. The starting wage for lifeguards is $11/hr. To become a lifeguard, you must be 15 years or older and complete a lifeguard class. Lifeguard classes begin in March. If you are interested in becoming a lifeguard but are too young, 13- to 14year-olds can take the junior lifeguard class and volunteer for the summer. To register, visit www.peoriaaz.gov/ aquatics or call 623-773-7137.

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Program grants are available to fine arts Boeing at Arizona’s only official scrimmage event! as visual art and performing art forms. Two Peoria Unified School District high schools — Liberty and Cactus Non-profit art organizations will be con— are holding special events next week to recognize their accomplishsidered for public artat projects in the city.: Featuring Duel the Qualifier 16and Middle Schoolat&aHigh ments compete robotics and STEM festival. ApplicationsSchool were accepted January 31 Teams Competing in ROVER RUCKUS presented by Qualand acceptance will end April 2. Liberty High School To apply, visit https://cityofpeoriaaz. 9621 W. Speckled Gecko Drive submittable.com Thursday, February 14, 9 a.m. A Scrimmage Featuring Elementary School Teams & Their Robots Unify recognition assembly competing this years game INTO ORBIT! Olympics naLiberty High School wasinrecently declared the Special tional banner Unified Champion School for their efforts demonstrating inclusion. As a result, there will be an assembly for the banner presenLet your dog stretch its legs and followed by MOON a Club Unify game against Ironwood High School. A FIRST® LEGO® League Jr. Expotation, featuring MISSION enjoy a romp without the leash at one The event will be streamed live on PSBN and Facebook. & some of the youngest brightest minds! of the city’s five dog-friendly parks.

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Mayor recognizes Business of the Month BY BRIANA CORTINAS Peoria Times Editor

Mayor Cathy Carlat announced and awarded Thaku’s Menswear as the Mayor’s Business of the Month for January 2019. With two Valley locations, Thaku’s Menswear has offered functional and well-designed clothing for the big, tall, and short man for more than 50 years. The niche clothing store opened in 1969 by Thaku Vaswani, who found many athletes and business professionals were unable to find correct apparel sizing in traditional stores. Today, the stores are run by Thaku’s sons: Kash, Neil, and Bob Vaswani; who are carrying on their father’s mission to deliver classic looks that keep men feeling confident and comfortable. When the Vaswani family speaks about what Thaku’s means, they do so with pride and assurance. Although the brothers had once considered modernizing the business name, Thaku’s has long represented the quality their father

instilled in the business; and they said they are proud to carry on the American Dream their father realized. This customer-centric mission is visible in the large inventory of distinctive and exclusive clothing offered in specialty and hard-to-find sizes; including extra-small short sizes to extra-large tall sizes and lengths. Thaku’s selection includes a variety of premium apparel from Thaku’s signature labels, and a large collection of curated picks from designer brands. Through the Vaswani family’s dedication to providing exceptional wardrobe options, the mayor said Thaku’s Menswear has become a familiar and dependable name for fine clothing throughout the Valley. The P83 Entertainment District at 83rd Avenue and Bell Road has undergone an exciting transformation in the last several years with new signage, lighting, and landscaping. Thaku’s Menswear is in the heart of the growing district, near the courtyard and gathering space adjacent to Harkins Theatres

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the scholars expressed their heartfelt appreciation to the residents of Plaza del Rio Campus for their continuous generosity. Enrolled in the Master of Business Administration program at Grand Canyon University, six-time scholarship recipient Erynn Duran said, “Thank you for this awesome opportunity to get a master’s degree.” “Very thankful for the opportunity to work here and pursue my goal of becoming a nurse,” said Sylvia Omwancha, a first-time scholarship recipient enrolled in the nursing program at Scottsdale Community College. “Ten years ago, I decided to become a librarian, and will graduate this semester,” said Nicole Hadenfeldt, a five-time scholarship recipient pursuing a master’s in library and information science from the University of Arizona. “This is such a wonderful place to grow and thrive. Thanks to all the residents, I can complete my degree almost student loan-free.” To learn more about the Plaza del Rio Foundation and William T. and Laura Lou Riggs Memorial Scholarship Fund, call 623-815-4013.

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Sweet to the Soul Boutique hosting spring market BY CAROLYN DRYER Peoria Times Editor

Local handmade shops, bakeries, small businesses, and food trucks gather for a day of shopping and fun. Come support some of Arizona’s best local shops all in one place while crossing names off your holiday lists! “By giving small businesses our support, we are able to positively impact our communities,” said Jennifer Cluff, co-owner of Sweet to the Soul Boutique. “By shopping local, we are helping a little girl receive dance lessons, a mom and dad put dinner on the table, a child to excel in tutoring, and a family purchase their first home. How exciting is that?” Sweet to the Soul Boutique is a family event held at Peoria Sports Complex. Shops will be open from 9 a.m. to 4

p.m. March 30 in the concourses. The first 100 shoppers through gate B will receive a free swag bag. Admission for 18 and over is $5, parking is free. “Our dream when creating Sweet to the Soul was to create a positive, heartful environment to gather and celebrate the talents within our community,” said Lindsay Persons, co-owner of Sweet to the Soul Boutique. “Our market has surpassed our expectations. Our vendors have created an event that you won’t want to miss.” Cluff said in the fall 2018, the boutique had 4,500 shoppers.

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West Valley Art Museum hosts African art exhibit BY CAROLYN DRYER Peoria Times Editor

Connie McMillin, director of the West Valley Art Museum sits at the registration desk by the entrance to the City Hall gallery so she can greet all who enter. She is, literally, the face of the museum. This month and on to the early part of March, McMillin will greet visitors to “Vision and Sound: An African American Experience.” The exhibit is part of the celebration of Black History Month, and it is held every year. Along with the paintings and sculptures that are presented each year, a new exhibit has surfaced. It makes noise, and the noise-maker is Keith Johnson, a transplant from Washington, D.C. Johnson builds instruments with and for children, he said. “I’ve been doing it since I was 5 years old,” Johnson said. “I grew up in Washington, D.C.” But in 1982, he planned a move to California. A friend of his told him to check out Scottsdale, Ariz. That’s all it took. “I fell in love with Arizona,” he said. “My family comes to visit me.” He shows his work mainly at the gallery in the Surprise Civic Center. For now, however, part of his work is on display at the West Valley Art Museum in Peoria City Hall, 8401 W. Monroe St. His work is large, as in a replica of an African xylophone from the village of Balaphon, Burkina Faso in West Africa, to small, such as in the thumb piano, which is similar in size to a paperback book. All are handmade by Johnson. Visitors can see Johnson’s work along with other African American artists at the city hall gallery from noon ‘Vision and Sound: An African American Experience’ West Valley Art Museum Peoria City Hall 8401 W. Monroe St.

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PROMOTIONS fROM 1 Spring training is more than a chance to see new up-and-coming stars and veteran fan favorites, it’s an opportunity to spend the day with family, friends and even your puppy. The Peoria Sports Complex team got together and came up with the promotion days for family and friends who call Peoria home. City marketing and communications manager Tim Eiden said spring training ticket sales are “on par with our expectations. We averaged 6,700 fans per game last year and presale activity is comparable year to date.” Peoria Sports Complex has some of the lowest spring training ticket and concession prices, an autograph alley, kids ball field, Peoria Cove splash pad and playground and other fan experiences. Spring training’s first game is February 22 and the last game is March 24. Practice fields are scheduled to be open daily, free to the public, for player workouts beginning February 11.

Kids Days- February 24, March 3, 20, 23

Several games this year have been designated as kids days. Every child aged 8 to 12 can run the bases after the game. Plus, visit guest services near gate B up to one hour before first pitch on day of game for a special chance to take the field with a player, announce a batter or sing the 7th inning stretch. Availability is limited for these special activities. Additional attractions will available at these games including character appearances, face painting, inflatables and more. Attractions may vary for each date.

Dog Days- February 25, March 6, 9, 21

Bring your pooch to the park on these dog days and enjoy the best lawn in the league. 100% of dog admission proceeds will be donated to the Arizona Humane Society. $5 dog admission tickets are available for purchase at the ticket office windows only. Stadium admission with dogs limited to gate C entry.

Dogs must remain on a leash. Owners must pick up after their dogs.

Giveaway Days- March 1, 7

Come to the ballpark on March 1 and the first 3,000 people in attendance will receive a Mariners cell phone plug-in mini fan to keep cool on hot days. Then, return to the ballpark on March 7 where again the first 3,000 fans through the gates will receive a keepsake Padres earbuds case with key ring.

Little League Day - March 10

The sports complex celebrates all local Little Leaguers with a pregame parade in uniform on the field, recitation of the Little League Pledge and other special activities throughout the game.

Fan Appreciation Days March 18, 19

Join us for our first ever Prospect Series as the top minor league players of the Mariners and Padres face off in the big league stadium. A pair of 12:10 p.m. start times ac-

company the special $1 ticket prices for these games. Plus, the first 1,000 fans through the gates each game will receive a free team giveaway item.

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Celebrate Peoria’s libraries and take the opportunity to play catch on the field after the game. That goes for everyone who donates a like-new children’s book. Participants should bring their own ball and glove. Donate a book during the game at the library’s booth on the third base concourse.

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Take advantage of Peoria’s abundant trail system and earn the opportunity to play catch on the field after the game by riding your bike to the ballpark. Participants should bring their own ball and glove. Bikes should be parked and locked outside gate B. Attendant for the bike parking area will be provided.

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Police arrest 66-year-old on suspicion of bank robbery BY DARRELL JACKSON PeoriaTimes Staff Writer

Peoria police arrested a 66-year-old suspect February 1 on suspicion of robbing three banks in less than one week. George Mitchell, 66 of Dos Rios, was arrested after a short pursuit that injured three officers injured after a short pursuit. According to a police spokesperson, Mitchell is accused of walking into the Wells Fargo Bank at Happy Valley Road and Lake Pleasant Parkway January 31 and presenting the teller a note that read, “This is a robbery remain calm and give me all your money I don’t want to hurt anyone don’t touch any electronic switches.” The branch manager stepped in, asked Mitchell for identification and a debit card, before Mitchell left the bank

without any money. As he was leaving, an officer involved in an earlier robbery saw Mitchell and began the chase. Mitchell traveled west on Happy Valley Road, reaching speeds of at least 70 mph before reaching the intersection at 115th Avenue. There, officers said Mitchell rammed two police officers attempting to block him, injuring both officers in the crash. Despite being injured, the officers arrested Mitchell without further incident. “We are thankful that no citizens were injured and that our officers were not severely injured by the suspect,” Peoria Police said in a press release. Mitchell was transported to the hospital for minor injuries but was released and booked into the Maricopa County Fourth Avenue Jail around 2 p.m. February 1.

Mitchell has been charged with the robbery on January 31 along with two robberies at Chase Banks, January 24 at Lake Pleasant Parkway and Happy Valley Road and January 28 at Vistancia Boulevard and El Mirage Road. Mitchell reportedly stole more than $3,000 between the first two robberies, records state. He faces two counts of robbery, three counts of aggravated assault on police, and one count each of unlawful flight from police and attempted robbery.

Man arrested after allegedly shooting son

A Peoria man was arrested and faces charges after police said he shot his adult son February 2. According to a police spokesperson, Harvest George Sr., 67, got into an argument with his 25-year-old son in the

backyard of their home near Thunderbird Road and 83rd Avenue just before 6 p.m. February 2. “George initially pulled a knife on the victim and the victim was able to get the knife away,” Peoria Police Department Public Information Officer Brandon Sheffert said. “The victim went to leave the residence and as he was doing so, George shot the victim, striking him in the back.” According to Sheffert, the victim asked a visitor to call 911 on his behalf and George also called 911. The victim was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover. George was booked on suspicion of aggravated assault and weapons offenses. “This is believed to be an isolated incident of domestic violence and there is no risk to public safety,” Sheffert said.

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Ambitious couple opens Batteries Plus in north Peoria BY CAROLYN DRYER Peoria Times Editor

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he and his wife “are really enjoying the cuostomers coming in. They want to spport local small business and so glad we’re here so they don’t have to go so far away.” They almost moved to Florida, but three children being settled in the west had them scouting out good locations in the Phoenix metro area. Pam is happy about the move. “I absolutely love, love, love it — Arizona,” she said. As for their careers, they have no regrets. “We gave that all up for this adventure,” Pam said. The new store is at 25314 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway. “We’re thrilled to bring the most extensive selection of battery, lighting and phone repair services to the Peoria community,” Gary Cawley. “Helping people’s daily lives run more smoothly is what we do best, and we can’t wait to get started here in Peoria.” Batteries Plus Bulbs offers a large selection of more than 60,000 different types of batteries and light bulbs to power homes, businesses and automobiles. An array of specialty batteries

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Chamber president/CEO Panhellenic committee announces retirement hosts annual luncheon The Northwest Valley Panhellenic committee is again planning its annual luncheon. This is for the Greek sorority alums living in the area. There are seven active sororities, which are posted monthly in alums’social club calendars: Chi Omega, Delta, Delta, Delta, Delta Gamma, Gamma Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Theta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Pi Beta Phi. Some sororities are not active and very appreciative of the notice for the Panhellenic luncheon. The luncheon this year will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20 at Briarwood Country Club, 20800 N. 135th Ave. Sun City West. For more information and to RSVP, call Sandy, 253-230-5043.

BY CHAMBER STAFF Peoria Chamber of Commerce

Guy Erickson, President/CEO of the Peoria Chamber of Commerce, has informed the board of directors of his intent to retire at the end of the current fiscal year, June 30.

Board Chair Ken Parsons released a statement, saying, “Guy has been an integral part of the growth and success of our Chamber of Commerce over the past several years. “His leadership has been a guiding force, and the Chamber is in a strong position as we move forward into an exciting future. “Although he has announced his retirement there are still several projects, events and milestones that will keep Guy busy throughout this transition. In his letter to the Board, Guy stated : ‘This has been a very difficult decision as I truly love working for the Chamber

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February starts off with a bang for the Peoria Chamber of Commerce with its Asset Preservation $10 Million Shootout Golf Classic on February 9. This is the chamber’s primary fundraiser for the year, raising funds to support the beneficial programs the chamber offers to the business community. This year’s golf classic is at Sun City Country Club beginning with an 8 a.m. shotgun start and is a four-person scramble format. Lunch and awards follows the round and the shootout with the golfers enjoying a two-entrée meal featuring Chicken

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the sponsorship opportunities by calling 623-979-3601 or visit www.peoriachamber.com for all the details. Spring training begins on Saturday February 23 with the Peoria Diamond Club’s Annual Charity Game between the San Diego Padres and the Seattle Mariners. The proceeds from the charity game supports youth Pprograms in the community. The Peoria Chamber has discounted tickets to the game. Dinner at the Diamond comes right after on Wednesday February 27 at the season’s first night game between the

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Peoria teen competing for ‘Youth of the Year’ journey of discovery that included team building, relationship and leadership development, presentation skills and working with instructors and mentors from the Arizona State University Communications Learning Lab. The journey culminates with the Today’s Kids, Tomorrow’s Stars event where the teens will share their stories

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Eleven Valley teens will be honored at one of the top fundraising galas in Phoenix. On Saturday, February 23, one of those teens will be recognized as the “Youth of the Year” at the annual Today’s Kids, Tomorrow’s Stars event. Among the 11 teens is Tyler Ebbat, from the Jerry and Helen Wisotsky Branch at 11820 N. 81st Ave. in Peoria. Tyler, a 17 year-old senior at Peoria High School, has been attending the Boys & Girls Club for four years, and credits the organization with helping him grow as an athlete, student and person. Tyler said he takes great pride in being a member of the Keystone Club, and the opportunities it provides him to serve his community. Tyler plans to attend Glendale Community College

of inspiration. In addition to crowning the 2019 “Youth of the Year” for BGCMP, the evening will honor Bob Bove’ of Jiffy Lube and his many years of service back to the community. All proceeds raised support programming for the 10,000-plus youth who are members of the 13 Clubs across metro Phoenix and the West Valley.

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after high school. From community service to exemplary grades to thriving despite adversity, those 11 teens were selected out of hundreds of Club teens across metro Phoenix to vie for the title of “Youth of the Year.” For the past several months, the group embarked on a 16-week

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West Valley high schools play ‘Patriot Games’ BY ED and BETTY SHARPE Glendale Daily Planet Peoria Times Contributing Writers

Six Air Force Jr. Reserve Officers Training Course teams from six schools participated in the Patriot Games February 2 on the Cactus High School campus, 6330 W. Greenway Road. Each school in the West Valley that offers the JROTC takes a turn hosting the event. American Legion Arrowhead Post 144 sponsors and supports the high school Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) programs at the Sandra Day O’Connor, Deer Valley, and Cactus schools where they fund scholarships, certificates, and recognition award medals for the JROTC outstanding cadets. More than 200 cadets from Cactus, Peoria, Deer Valley, Buckeye Union, Sunnyslope, Shadow Mountain, Westwood, and Moon Valley high schools were scheduled to participate. Physical education and activities are an integral part of the JROTC programs. Fun, sportsmanship and friendships are

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Dare to dream — Arizona Coyotes a playoff team? BY DARRELL JACKSON PeoriaTimes Staff Writer

As the Arizona Coyotes begin the second half of the season after the All-Star break, they sit two points out of the final Wild Card spot and fans are dreaming of a return to the playoffs for the first time since 2011-12. The Coyotes returned to the ice February 2 with their eyes on improving with a playoff spot in sight. “We’ve got 14 games in 28 days,” head coach Rick Tocchet said. “For us, it’s the elements of our identity — the hard work and the details. To sustain where we’re at, that identity has to be our focus every night because this month is really tough on us. We’re going to need everybody, like we’ve been preaching for the last month ... because you could have two bad weeks and you could be out of it. So, you’ve got to have your antennas up, obviously.” The team is poised for a playoff push, despite losing starting goalie Antii Raanta for the year. Six regular players, missing from the lineup at one point and now, just before the All- Star break, captain

Oliver Ekman-Larsson went down with an injury. “I’m expecting the worst; that’s just the way we’re living right now,” Tocchet said while awaiting results on EkmanLarsson’s MRI. “I’m usually a positive guy, but I’m expecting the worst. It’s just weird.” Luckily for the Coyotes, Ekman-Larsson is listed as day-to-day and a number of players that have missed time are expected back after the break. The team is continuing to rely on leadership from a number of veterans. With a scrappy group of young players filling bigger roles and superb coaching by Tocchet, the Coyotes will start the second half strong after ending the first half 10-2-2. “The number and types of injuries we’ve had, it’s hard to understand, to believe that they’re even real,” Coyotes GM John Chayka said. “At some point, adversity hits and you have to decide whether you’re going to shy away from it or embrace it. Teams form the character of their coach and guys are looking to Toc to see how he reacts. To his credit, he’s embraced the challenge, fought through

it and guys have followed his lead.” Players who have played limited time Clayton Keller, the Coyotes lone rep- this season including Brad Richardson, resentative at the All-Star game, leads Christian Dvorak, Jason Demers and the team with 11 goals and 24 assists (35 Alex Galchenyuk, are expected to return points) in the first 50 games. Ekman-Lars- as the second half of the season gets son was second with 26 points (6 goals, 20 underway. assists) while Alex Galchenyuk finished While the Coyotes are not expected to the first half with 25 points (8 g, 17 a). make a big splash at the trade deadline Derek Stepan (10 g, 13 a), Richard February 25, the return of the players Panik (10 g, 11 a) and Vinnie Hinostroza from injuries could be considered a big(7 g, 11 a) had extended playing time due ger plus. to the injuries and played well. But, Chyka added they will listen to With so many key players out, the Coy- possible offers and could consider adding otes have been forced to rely on players a player or two at the deadline. who have taken on larger roles. “We’ve been preparing for the trade Conor Garland has had an immediate deadline, or the opportunity to make some impact, scoring nine goals — one with moves, all season,” Chayka said. “I think his face — with three assists in 23 games. where we’re at, we’re looking for moves Darcy Kuemper has played well since that make sense not only in the short term Raanta’s injury and Ilya Lyubushkin has here but moves that make sense in the been solid on defense. long term.” Veterans have been key in helping the Chyka added, though, the team will younger kids improve daily and Tocchet not look for a player on an expiring has said Ekman-Larsson, Derek Stepan contract but someone who could remain and Niklas Hjalmarsson have been key long-term. in getting better play from the young “We’re not looking at the rental market skaters. as strongly as maybe other teams are,” “I had a meeting with those guys last Chayka said. “I think we’re looking to month and told them I’m going to really improve our group; if there’s a move out need you guys to preach what we’re there that makes sense to do so, we will. saying,” Tocchet said. “We have a303 lot ofFREEWAY I’m having a lot of discussions right now. young guys and they’re going to be look- Right now’s a very active time and I think ing for direction. They’re going303 to get you’re laying a lot of the groundwork that FREEWAY tired of hearing my voice and we really hopefully in the next few weeks you find WALLMART need you guys to step up. They’ve done one or two good opportunities that will a terrific job in being an extension of the help add to your group, supplement your WALLMART 303 FREEWAY coaching staff, made sure the younger group and help us kind of make a push players have bought in.” now and into the future.”

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Valley well represented at boy’s state wrestling tournament BY DARRELL JACKSON Peoria Times Staff Writer

As the state wrestling tournament prepares to get underway at the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, West Valley schools will be well represented. In Division I, Marana Mountain View qualified the most wrestlers with 14 while Peoria Liberty was second with 13 wrestlers

advancing to the state tournament. Liberty qualified Zander Phatuors (106), Carson Coy (113), Jonathon Rogers (120), Tyler Sauter (126), Andrew Correa (132), Edgar Delgado (138), Colin McCorkle (145), Kamryn Stonebraker (152), Gage Beaton (160), Matthew Stevenson (170), Kirby Hansen (182), Luke Pauga (195) and Frank Thompson (285). In Division II, Phoenix Sunnyslope led

all schools with 15 qualifying for the state tournament while Glendale Apollo, Peoria Centennial and Tucson Mountain View each qualifying 10. Ironwood, who won the Division II, Section II title, advanced eight to the state tournament. Centennial qualified Kylar Tubbs (106), Thaison Senick (120), Omar Arteaga (126), Xander Ramirez (132), Matthew Ebert (145), Junior Camarillo (152), Marc Jacobs (160),

Ironwood qualifies five for first state girl’s meet As the Arizona Interscholastic Association prepares for the first state championship for girls wrestling, a number of West Valley wrestlers advanced to the tournament. Ironwood advanced five wrestlers, Peoria Centennial three and Apollo and Peoria Liberty each advanced one to the state tournament February 7-9 at Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley. Advancing to the state tournament for Ironwood were Emily Porras (101 pounds), Dajah Cooper (118), Katherina Sotomayor (125), Stormy Morales (135) and Madison Spargur (185). Porras, a freshman who finished the season 41-0, and is ranked no. 1 in the 101-pound division, earning a first round bye. She will face the winner of Arianna Erb (3-5) of Mesa Dobson against Tatiana Hernandez (1-1) of Phoenix

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Sunnyslope. Cooper, a senior who finished the season 26-7, will face Chandler junior Stefana Jelacic (7-0) in the first round at 118-pounds. Senior Sotomayer, who completed the regular season 27-4, faces Goodyear Millennium’s Abriana Apodaca (4-5) in the first round at 125-pounds. Junior Morales (24-7) battles Dobson’s Clementine Tixier (3-3) in the first round at 135-pounds while junior Spargur (29-9) faces Chinle’s Wagner Nikayla (2-1) in the first round at 185-pounds. Apollo senior Roxana Porras (12-1) faces Page’s Sharmayn Crank (2-1) in the first round at 130-pounds while Liberty’s Katelyn Welsh (1-5) faces Campo Verde’s Caylee Townsend (12-1) in the first round at 101-pounds.

Mace Maya (170), Abel Guillen (182) and George Roeder (285). Ironwood qualified Matthew Valencia (106), Jacob Knippel (113), George Galaz (132), Jared LeBaron (138), Cole Nelson (152), Raemon Cruz (182), Stone Aguirre (195) and Tarik Sutkovic (220). Independence qualified Jovan Garcia (113), Roberto Nunez (160), Alex Cortez (220) and Jasiel Tapia (285). In Division III, Yuma led all school with 13 qualifying while Cactus qualified six, Peoria qualified four and Glendale is sending two. Cactus wrestlers include Vance Cutbertson (120), Konrad Cutbertson (138), Nathaniel Quinones (145), Nicc Quinones (160),Alex Linares (195) and Joseph Simms (220). Peoria wrestlers include Oscar Sepulveda (113), Isaac Castro (120), O’Connir Vega (126) and Armando Valencia (132). The state tournament runs Feb. 7-9 at Prescott Valley Findlay Toyota Center. Division III runs February 7-8 with matches beginning at 10:30 a.m. February 7 and 10 a.m. February 8, while Division I and II beginning at 11:30 a.m. February 8 and 10 a.m. February 9.

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Hotshots prepare for first season out of the NFL. “Our objective is to take some of those people who can’t quite make it As the Alliance of American Football and make them into quality NFL playLeague prepares for the inaugural kickers,” Ebersol said. off February 9, Arizona is part of the What are the differences in the AAF league with the Arizona Hotshots, who and the NFL? the AAF is an eight-team will play their home games at Arizona league with rule changes aimed at State University’s Sun Devil Stadium. player safety. Some of those include a While the competition is not exshorter play clock (30 seconds opposed pected to match the level of the National to the NFL’s 40 seconds); no extra-point Football League, quite a few NFL veterkicks as all teams must go for two-point ans found their way into the new upstart conversions, and no kickoffs or onside league. As the Hotshots don’t have the kicks as teams start with the ball at the biggest names in the AAF, they still former.ucla.head. football. coach. 25-yard line. Should a team want an and.nfl.offensive. coordinator.rick. have several intriguing players and are onside kick attempt, they must convert neuheisel.is.the.head.coach.of.the.ariexpected to be competitive throughout zona.hotshots.. (Photos courtesy of Arizona a fourth-down play from their own 35the 2019 season. yard line. Hotshots) Co-founded by Charlie Ebersol and The AAF has names in place, with Unlike the United States Football head coaches, including Rick Neuheisel Bill Polian, the AAF will act as an alternative professional football league to League (USFL) of the 1980s, the AAF (Arizona Hotshots), Mike Singletary the NFL. It won’t work quite the same isn’t meant to compete with the NFL (Memphis Express), Steve Spurrier — there are significantly fewer teams, — at least not directly. Instead, it’s (Orlando Apollos), Dennis Erickson different rules, a 12-week season, and meant to offer a form of televised foot- (Salt Lake Stallions), Mike Riley (San the player pool is made up of NFL ath- ball with a fantasy league option during Antonio Commanders), Kevin Coyle letes who have been cut, former CFL the NFL’s offseason, and paid opportu- (Atlanta Legends) and Mike Martz (San players, and undrafted college players. nities for athletes who find themselves Diego Fleet). Neuheisel said after an early practice as players got to know each other, “Organized chaos. It’s kind of like going As cremation has become more popular in recent back to grade school when you get your years, some providers have learned to cut corners. Unfortunately, this has resulted in a surge of national pads, everybody’s anxious to be the scandals that has put doubt in the minds of families toughest guy on the block. But we have that choose cremation. to be professional and make sure we’re Menke Funeral & Cremation Center is the taking care of each other. I thought for only local funeral provider to offer a 10-step “We believe in our cremation process backed by our exclusive the most part, we did that. We had one cremation process Cremation with Confidence™ Guarantee. little skirmish, which can happen, you BY DARRELL JACKSON Peoria Times staff writer

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like the competitiveness but you’ve got to make sure that everybody’s getting to the dance, so to speak. I’m not displeased. It’s all good. I’m having a blast.” Former Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will serve as offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Legends, former Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward will act as Player Relations Executive, and former Steelers safety Troy Polamalu will be Head of Player Relations. Some of the top players include former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray (Atlanta Legends), former Washington Redskins quarterback Josh Johnson (San Diego Fleet), former Jets quarterback Christian Hackenberg (Memphis Express), former Titans quarterback Zach Mettenberger (Memphis Express), former Texas A&M quarterback Trevor Knight (Arizona Hotshots), and former NFL running backs Matt Asiata (Salt Lake Stallions), Trent Richardson (Birmingham Iron), and Zac Stacy (Memphis Express). But, what can we expect here in Arizona with our Hotshots and will they be competitive? The Hotshots are ready with the 52-player roster set. Top players are quarterback Trevor Knight and former Arizona Wildcat linebacker Scooby Wright. The Hotshots drafted former Oklahoma and Texas A&M dual-threat quarterback Knight in the first round of

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the AAF quarterback draft instead of protecting former Arizona State quarterback Mike Bercovici, who is in San Diego. Knight was picked up by the Arizona Cardinals as an unsigned free agent in 2017, but did not stick with the team. Knight played in three pre-season games for the Cardinals in 2017, passing for 87 yards and no touchdowns and one interception in those games. In four college seasons, he completed 55.5 percent of his passes for 5,856 yards and 44 touchdowns to 26 interceptions. While Knight wasn’t the most accurate or prolific passer in college, he showed how effective he could be on the ground. He is expected to be a quarterback in the AFF but with a growing trend of quarterbacks converting to other positions (like a wide receiver), there could be a future in the NFL for Knight even if he doesn’t pursue playing quarterback. Running backs Tim Cook, Juhrell Pressley and Tim Cook III will lead a group that has experience. Cook led the backs with 4,558 rushing yards in four years at New Mexico State and 42 touchdowns. Wide receivers include Marquis Bundy, Josh Huff, Freddie Martino,

zona State) and defensive back Robert Nelson Jr. (Arizona State) lead a defense that has an Arizona feel to it. “Competitiveness, which I think I’ve seen and have evidence of, and the mechanics of the game in terms of organization and transitioning to the special teams,” Neuheisel said recently after training camp. “The organization and transitioning in situations as play callers, the personnel substitutions, so we look well-oiled so we don’t have to use timeouts because we’re confused. All of that is painstaking to get up to speed game ready.” The Hotshots will play in the Western Conference with Salt Lake, San Antonio former.arizona.Wildcats.kicker.nick.folk.will.be.the.kicker.for.the.arizona.hotshots. and San Diego, where San Antonio is during.their.inaugural.season.beginning.february.10.at.sun.devil.stadium..(Photos the early favorite. San Diego is a close courtesy Arizona Hotshots) second, while Arizona is expected to be competitive and challenge for a playoff Richard Mullaney and Rashad Ross. 43.5 tackles for losses and 17 sacks. Huff, Martino and Ross each has NFL Although he stayed at Arizona for spot. If Knight can connect with his reexperience and is expected to lead a three seasons before declaring for the ceivers, and the running backs show strong Hotshots offense. NFL draft, he was sidelined during his they have the talent to play, the offense On defense, Wright, who had a decent junior season in 2015 due to injury. career at Arizona, is looking for another Also on defense, tackle Arizona State should be strong early. The defense chance to break through as a difference- alumni Will Sutton, defensive tackle should be the strong point of the team maker. He played three years in Tucson Siupeli Anau (Northern Arizona), line- and if the offense can connect, the Hotstarting all but one game, where he backer Carl Bradford (Arizona State), shots have a shot at a playoff spot in the racked up 270 tackles (159 solo tackles), defensive tackle Marcus Hardison (Ari- inaugural season of the AAF.

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Don’t wait until Valentine’s Day to say ‘I love you’ Valentine’s Day will be with us soon. Did you ever wonder where Valentine’s Day originated or started? I started reading and nowhere could I find anything based in fact. First there were a number of men called Valentine at different times and places. But there is one story that appears to be more likely than the other as to the origin of our Valentine holiday. Valentine of Rome was a priest around 500 A.D. The emperor, Claudius II, had prohibited marriage for young men because he believed they made better soldiers if they were unmarried. Valentine went ahead, marrying young lovers in secret. He was arrested for disobeying the

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Retired Judge Quentin Tolby emperor and put into jail. It was believed Valentine could heal people. Asturias, his jailer, brought his blind daughter to see him in hopes he could heal her. They fell in love and before he was executed, Valentine asked for pen and paper and wrote the words, “from your Valentine” and 2,000 years later, we celebrate Valentine’s Day. But more likely the florist and candy mak-

ers got together and thought the whole thing up. Back before they moved the Glendale Justice Court to Surprise, many young couples would show up on February 14 wanting to be married. I remember one day, and thank goodness my wife and daughter were there to help me, we had 30 couples who wanted to get married. While I was saying a few words over one couple in Courtroom 1, they were positioning another couple in Courtroom 2. I would dash from one courtroom to the other, and that went on for hours. On another Valentine’s Day, local Glendale merchants put on a promotion offering a free wedding to promote

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This is the 17th year Ironwood High School has hosted the Senior Citizen Prom. “A member of Ironwood Student Council came up with the idea all those years ago,” said teacher/student council advisor Kathy Wilson. “It has become a cherished tradition for the seniors in our community.” The evening consists of dinner, dancing, photos, door prizes, and even the

crowning of a King and Queen. The event is held from 6 to 9 p.m. February 9 in the cafeteria at Ironwood High School, 6051 W. Sweetwater Ave. Cost is $10 per person and proceeds each year are donated to charity. One of the charities the prom has supported in the past is the American Cancer Society. The theme this year is “This Magic Moment” and the proceeds will support Banner Thunderbird Pediatrics.

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PUBLIC NOTICE The following Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Peoria City Council on January 22, 2019 can be viewed in their entirety at www.peoriaaz.gov/councilmeetings

RESOLUTION NO. 2019-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CREATE AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO MAINTAIN LANDSCAPING INCLUDED WITHIN, NEAR AND ADJACENT TO A PARKWAY AND RELATED FACILITIES TOGETHER WITH APPURTENANT STRUCTURES AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS, FOR MAINTENANCE WITHIN AN AREA IN THE CITY OF PEORIA AS DESCRIBED HEREIN; ADOPTING PLANS FOR CITY OF PEORIA MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1231, 99TH AVENUE ESTATES, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN, AND DECLARING THE WORK OR IMPROVEMENT TO BE OF MORE THAN LOCAL OR ORDINARY PUBLIC BENEFIT, AND THAT THE COST OF SAID WORK OR IMPROVEMENT SHALL BE ASSESSED UPON A CERTAIN DISTRICT, AND PROVIDING THAT THE PROPOSED WORK OR IMPROVEMENT SHALL BE PERFORMED UNDER ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES TITLE 48, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

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ments on file in the offices of the Superintendent of Streets and EXHIBIT “A”: the Clerk of the City are hereby approved and adopted by the Adina Lund, Engineering Director Mayor and Council of the City. In addition to the requirements of law, the procedures set forth in the City Code will be followed CERTIFICATION OF CITY CLERK regarding acceptance of bids and setting tax levies. For purposes of this Resolution and of all resolutions, ordinances and notices I hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 2019pertaining to this Resolution, the improvement as herein described 16 duly passed by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, is hereby designated City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement Arizona at a regular meeting held on January 22, 2019 and that District No. 1231. a quorum was present there and that the vote thereon was ____ ayes and ____ nays. were no vote or absent. Section 3. Determination of Need. _ City Clerk, City of Peoria In the opinion of the City Council, the Work is of more than local or ordinary public benefit. The City Council hereby orders that all Resolution No. 2019-16 amounts due or to become due with respect to the Work shall be chargeable upon the respective lots, pieces and parcels of land EXHIBIT “B” within the Assessment District. IS ON FILE IN THE CITY OF PEORIA CITY CLERK’S OFFICE 8401 W. MONROE STREET PEORIA, Section 4. Preparation of Assessment Diagrams. AZ 85345 The City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to prepare duplicate diagrams (Assessment Diagrams) of the property contained within the Assessment District. The diagrams shall show each separate lot, numbered consecutively, the approximate area in square feet of each lot, and the location of the lot in relation to the work proposed to be done.

CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA NOTICE

OF THE PASSAGE OF A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT CONSISTING OF AUTHORIZING THE MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING INCLUDED WITHIN, NEAR, AND ADJACENT TO A PARKWAY AND RELATED FACILITIES Section 5. Exclusion of Certain Property. TOGETHER WITHIN APPURTENANT STRUCTURES AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Any public street or alley within the boundaries of the Assessment KNOWN AS CITY OF PEORIA MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT District is hereby omitted from the assessment hereafter to be DISTRICT NO. 1231, 99TH AVENUE ESTATES. WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, made. Any lot belonging to the United States, the State, a county, declare that the Maintenance of the landscaping included within, This notice is given pursuant to the provisions of Title 48, Chapter near and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities in the District city, school district or any political subdivision or institution of the State or county, which is included within the Assessment District 4, Article 2, Sections 48-571 to 48-619, both inclusive, Arizona to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit, and further shall be omitted from the assessment hereafter made. Revised Statutes, as amended. that the cost of said maintenance shall be assessed on a certain District; and Section 6. Officers Not Liable. On the 22nd day of January, 2019 the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria adopted Resolution No. 2019-17; ordering the WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, improvements of maintaining landscaping included within, near, declare that the maintenance of landscaping included within, near, In no event will the City of Peoria or any officer thereof be liable for any portion of the cost of said Improvement District nor for any and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together within and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities in the District is inappurtenant structures shown on the plans, within the corporate cidental to the maintenance and preservation of the parkway and delinquency of persons or property assessed. limits of the City and creating an Improvement District known as related facilities, has aesthetic value, and maintains and increases Section 7. Annual Statement. the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1231, the value of property within the District; and pursuant to Title 48, Chapter 4, Arizona Revised Statutes; and The City Council shall make annual statements and estimates of amendments thereto for the purpose of maintaining landscaping WHEREAS, the City Council declares that the maintenance of landscaping included within and adjacent to a parkway and related the expenses of the District which shall be provided for by the levy included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related and collection of ad valorem taxes upon the assessed value of all facilities together within appurtenant structures, which includes facilities preserves and promotes the health, safety, and welfare real and personal property in the District as provided in A.R.S. § a charge for the maintenance of landscaping and other related of those citizens of the City of Peoria living within the District as 48-574 and amendments thereto. items, together with all appurtenant structures as shown on the well as preservation of the streets and parkways which may be plans; and directing that this notice been given. adversely impacted by drainage and other water formations; and WHEREAS, the City of Peoria declares that the maintenance of a landscaped buffer between a parkway and the adjacent developments reduces the visual and other impact of light, air and noise pollution and tends to increase personal and vehicular safety on the parkway and decreases the likelihood vehicular accidents will harm adjacent developments in furtherance of the health, safety and welfare of those citizens of the City living within the District; and WHEREAS, the City Council declares that maintenance of landscaped drainage and other water control facilities and features within, near or adjacent to a parkway and related facilities tends to preserve the structural integrity of the parkway and mitigates flooding of adjacent areas and the structural integrity of the parkway and mitigates flooding of adjacent areas and the parkway by draining water to and from the parkway in furtherance of the health, safety and welfare of those citizens of the City of Peoria living within the District: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1.

Definitions.

Section 8.

Statutory Authority.

The Work and all proceedings pertaining thereto shall be performed under the provisions of Title 48, Article 2, specifically Section 48-574, and all amendments thereto and pursuant to Article I, Section 3, (8) of the Peoria City Charter. Section 9. Delegation of Authority. The City Engineer is hereby authorized to fill in any blanks and to make any minor corrections necessary to complete the Plans and Specifications and the Contract Documents. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 22nd day of January, 2019. CITY OF PEORIA, ration Cathy Carlat, Mayor Date Signed

ATTEST: Rhonda Geriminsky, City Clerk

Further information concerning City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1231 may be obtained by contacting Ms. Adina Lund, Engineering Director, City of Peoria, Arizona, 8401 West Monroe, Peoria, Arizona 85345, (623) 773-7691. DATED AND SIGNED this day of

, 2019.

Adina Lund, P.E. Superintendent of Streets City of Peoria, Arizona

ED AS TO FORM:

In this Resolution, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

Vanessa P. Hickman, City Attorney

“Assessment Diagrams” shall mean those duplicate diagrams of the property contained in the Assessment District is to be filed with the Clerk and approved by the Mayor and Council.

CERTIFICATION OF CITY ENGINEER

“Assessment District” shall mean the lots, pieces or parcels of land lying within the boundaries described on Exhibit B attached hereto and as shown on the map on file with the City Engineer.

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Any owner, or any other person having an interest in any lot, piece or parcel of land situated within the above-described assessment district, who claims that any of the provisions, acts or proceedings relative to the above described improvements are irregular, defective, illegal, erroneous or faulty, may file with the City Clerk, Room 150, 8401 West Monroe Street, Peoria, Arizona 85345, within 15 days from the date of the first publication of this notice, a written notice specifying in what way said acts or proceedings are irregular, defective, illegal, erroneous or faulty.

Effective Date:

I hereby certify that I have read the description set out under the definition “Assessment District” and approve the same. I further certify that I have read the description set out under the definition “Work” and approve the same.

“City” shall mean the City of Peoria, Arizona. “City Council” or “Council” shall mean the Mayor and Council of the City. “Clerk” shall mean the City Clerk. “Engineer” shall mean City Engineer. “Lots” shall mean all lots, pieces or parcels of land lying within the Assessment District.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA MARICOPA COUNTY In the Matter of Estate of: Marlys J. Seeley, an Adult. Case Number PB2018-001936 NOTICE OF CREDITORS OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR INFORMAL PROBATE OF A WILL NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1. PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Scott M. Seeley has been appointed Personal Representative of this Estate 12/18/2018 4354 Thomas Ave N., Minneapolis, MN 55412 2. DEADLINE TO MAKE CLAIMS. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. 3. NOTICE OF CLAIMS: Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representative at Scott M. Seeley, 4354 Thomas Ave N., Minneapolis, MN 55412 4. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT. A copy of the Notice of Appointment is attached to the copies of this document mailed to all known creditors. 1-111-19 /s/ Scott M. Seely Personal Representative Scott M. Seeley PUBLISHED: Peoria Times, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 2019 / 18281 BETTY PARRIS 7609 N 48TH DR. GLENDALE, AZ 85301 Representing Self (Without a Lawyer) IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA In the Matter of the Estate of MARK TAYLOR PARRIS, Deceased CASE NO.: PB2019-050003 LETTERS OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE EDDY M. PARRIS, BETTY PARRIS are hereby appointed as Personal Representatives of this estate. Said Personal Representative is not required to obtain any Court order to exercising any power as Personal Representative of this estate. WITNESS Clerk of the Superior Court By: /s/ A. Frausto A. Frasto Deputy Clerk. Publish: Peoria Times Feb. 6, 13, 20, 2019 / 18211

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“Parkways” shall mean those streets and rights-of-way which are designated in Exhibit B as “Parkways,” and specifically those portions of Pedestrian Facilities, Parks, Retention, Detention and Storm Water Management Facilities included within or adjacent to the Assessment District. “Plans and Specifications” shall mean the engineer’s estimate for the Maintenance Improvement District No. 1231 filed with the Clerk prior to the adoption of this Resolution. “Superintendent of Streets” shall mean the City Engineer. Section 2. Declaration of Intention to Order an Improvement. The public interest or convenience requires, and it is the intention of the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, to order the following work, hereinafter “Work,” to be performed, to wit: The maintenance of all landscaping, including replacement of landscape materials, in the area generally described as follows: SEE EXHIBIT “A”, LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF CITY OF PEORIA MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1231 The Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona designate as parkways, those areas set forth on Exhibit “B” Assessment Diagram in accordance with Title 48, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes. The public interest and convenience require, and it is the intention of the City Council to order the Work adjacent to the designated parkways to be performed as stated herein. All items of the Work shall be performed as prescribed by the Plans and Specifications hereby approved and adopted by the Council and on file in the Office of the City Engineer and no assessment for any lot shall exceed its proportion of the Estimate. The estimate of the cost and expenses of the work or improve-

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PUBLIC NOTICE The following Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Peoria City Council on January 22, 2019 can be viewed in their entirety at www. peoriaaz.gov/councilmeetings

RESOLUTION NO. 2019-17

RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE IMPROVEMENTS OF A CERTAIN AREA WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY AND CREATING AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT KNOWN AS THE CITY OF PEORIA MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1231, 99TH AVENUE ESTATES; PROVIDING THAT THE COST OF THE MAINTENANCE OF THE LANDSCAPING INCLUDED WITHIN, NEAR, AND ADJACENT TO A PARKWAY AND RELATED FACILITIES TOGETHER WITH APPURTENANT STRUCTURES AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS, SHALL BE ASSESSED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 48, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, AS AMENDED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA, THAT: SECTION 1. The public interest or convenience require and it is the intention of the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona to order the maintenance of landscaping within the proposed district and that the cost of maintaining landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together with appurtenant structures be assessed upon a certain improvement district to be known as Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1231. The estimate of the cost and expenses for the maintenance of the landscaping on file with the Superintendent of Streets and the City Clerk is approved and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City. SECTION 2. The maintenance of the landscaping, therefore, in the opinion of the Mayor and Council of the City, are of more than local or ordinary public benefit, and are of special benefit to the respective lots, pieces and parcels of land within the real property described herein. The Mayor and Council of the City make and order that the cost and expense for the maintenance of the landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together with appurtenant structures be chargeable upon a district to be known and designated as the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1231 and as described and bounded as set forth on Exhibits A and B attached, and declare that the district in the City benefited by the maintenance of landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together with appurtenant structures to be assessed, to pay the costs and expenses thereof in proportion to the benefits derived therefrom. The City shall not assess the costs and expenses for the maintenance of landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities together with appurtenant structures, which are for the general public benefit against the respective lots, pieces and parcels of land located within the boundaries of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1231 and if a portion of the costs and expenses

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for the maintenance of landscaping is for the general public benefit, the City shall assess the boundaries of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1231 only that portion of such costs and expenses which benefits the lots, pieces and parcels of land located within the boundaries of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1231. SECTION 3. The costs and expense for the maintenance of landscaping shall be made and all proceedings therein taken; that the Superintendent of Streets of the City shall post or cause to be posted notices thereof; that the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Resolution of Intention; that the Engineer shall prepare duplicate diagrams of the City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1231 described in Section 2 of this Resolution to be assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereof, under and in accordance with the provisions of Title 48, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended. SECTION 4. The majority of owners of all of the real property within the proposed district have executed a Petition for formation of a Maintenance Improvement District and the City Council has verified the ownership of the property. Publication and posting of the notice of the passage of the Resolution of Intention will be completed as prescribed by the State Statues. SECTION 5. Any Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed. SECTION 6. The immediate operation of the provisions of this Resolution is necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety and an emergency is declared to exist, and this Resolution will be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona as required by law and is exempt from the referendum provisions of the Constitution and laws of the State of Arizona. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 22nd day of January, 2019. CITY OF PEORIA, corporation

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Rhonda Geriminsky, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Vanessa P. Hickman, City Attorney Effective Date: RES. 2019-17 a Resolution No. 2019-17 EXHIBIT “B” IS ON FILE IN THE CITY OF PEORIA CITY CLERK’S OFFICE 8401 W. MONROE STREET PEORIA, AZ 85345

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