Peoria Times 02-23-2023

Cactus League ballparks prep for games

BY JOE MCHUGH Peoria Times Staff Writer

Spring Training is right around the corner, and baseball is back in the Valley for yet another year.

Fans from across the world will pile into the Valley to experience the Cactus League at full force in 2023, a sight that has been a rarity for nearly half a decade.

The past couple of years have been hard on ballparks, as each have had to weather the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic for the 2020 and 2021 Spring Training and the MLB players lockout prior to the 2022 Spring Training.

With the restrictions and obstacles lifted, however, the ballparks around the West Valley are ready for these fans armed with a series of

new improvements, upgrades and more, geared toward making this year’s Spring Training one to remember.

Goodyear Ballpark

Goodyear Ballpark, the home of the Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds, is focusing on bringing back all of the fun and excitement that Spring Training fans have grown to love over the years in 2023. While there haven’t been any major upgrades or improvements to the park, the ballpark is honing in

State lawmakers may some override local chicken laws

BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

Got chickens?

Wish you did?

State lawmakers are trying to make sure you have that opportunity — but only if you live in a single-family detached home — and one that isn’t located in a homeowner association.

Legislation awaiting a House vote would override most local ordinances that now keep poultry out of many residential areas. In its place would be a state law saying that residents can have chickens — up to nine — as

long as they comply with certain conditions.

The measure is being pushed by Rep. Kevin Payne, R-Peoria, who apparently has become endeared to the fowl.

“Chickens are loving birds,” he told members of the House Committee on Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs earlier this week. Payne said it’s like having a pet.

“You can hold them,” he said. “They purr. They help soothe people.”

Payne also said they “love to have company,” which is why his HB 2483 seeks to allow more than just a lone chicken. And then there’s the practical side.

“They produce eggs, the golden nuggets

that come out,” he said.

Only thing is, not every community sees things the same way. And even in cities and counties that allow residents to have the birds, the rules are not uniform. This would change all that.

In essence, the proposal said if you live in a single-family detached home, you can have chickens.

Still, there would be rules.

First off, those often-noisy roosters are still poultry-non-grata.

Letting them roam cage free on a lot of

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less than half an acre also would be off limits.

Instead, they would have to be kept in an enclosure at the side or rear of the property at least 15 feet from a neighbor. And the pens could be no larger than 200 feet.

Then there would be requirements to maintain the pens and either pick up or compost the manure at least twice a week, and do it in a way to prevent insects.

There also are requirements to have adequate overflow drainage for water sources and that food be stored in insect-proof and rodent-proof containers.

Glendale resident Shelly Honn urged lawmakers to approve the measure after she was forced to get rid of “the girls” in her yard. And she said efforts to get the city to change its ordinance proved unsuccessful.

Honn also told lawmakers they need to consider the issue in light of other events, ranging from fires at egg ranches to other disasters.

That would include incidents of bird flu which have required flocks to be destroyed. And that, in turn, has been one of the things that has driven up the price of eggs.

“Arizonans need some sort of food security,” Honn said.

“Some want to live sustainably,” she continued. “A small flock of chickens

on the fan experience.

One of the main things being brought back that was successful in 2022 is an exciting lineup of food and beverages. Food options start with specialty burgers, a taquito dog, desserts and sliders that are served out of Hangar 46.

New food options will be implemented as well, including a variety of popcorn chicken served in souvenir helmets out in centerfield. Tossed in Buffalo sauce and barbeque sauce, these are sure to become a fan favorite.

Goodyear Ballpark is all about the fans, though, as it will be bringing in some new and old activities to 2023. Returning is Kids Run the Bases each Sunday game day, and the Senior Stroll, happening on Wednesdays March 1 and March 8.

Giveaways are slated for the Cactus League season, too. Among them are opening day with a reusable grocery bag giveaway; St. Patrick’s Day, a commemorative pint glass giveaway;

would go a long way with both of these.”

Not everyone was enthusiastic.

Marshall Pimentel, lobbyist for the League of Arizona Cities and Towns said his organization is not opposed in concept. But he would like changes, like limiting chicken ownership to lots of more than a half acre, with a six-bird cap.

Lawmakers were not persuaded as they voted unanimously to approve the measure.

“With the cost of food nowadays, this is how families can afford good-quality protein,” said Rep. Gail Griffin, R-Hereford. There is one group left out of this: Residents of homeowner associations which can enact their own restrictions, regardless of local ordinances.

Lawmakers could override HOA rules. And they’ve done that in the past. Consider the measures they have approved governing everything from allowing political signs to permitting them to fly certain flags like those honoring first responders or remembering prisoners of war.

In fact, there’s a bill this year awaiting Senate action to allow HOA residents to display “any historic version of the American flag, including the Betsy Ross flag, without regard to how the stars and stripes are arranged on the flag.” Payne’s measure, however, contains no similar override. PT

and the final day of the season, which is fan appreciation day and will offer giveaways throughout the day.

“Spring Training is a short timeframe and it’s only here for 30 days,” Goodyear Ballpark general manager Bruce Kessman said. “It’s a great opportunity to come watch the Guardians and the Reds before the season starts, and just enjoy baseball here in your backyard.”

Camelback Ranch

Ranked as one of the best ballparks in the Valley, Camelback Ranch, home to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox, is primed and ready to capitalize off of a big event season in Glendale. With no restrictions on events in 2023, the anticipation is through the roof.

“I am incredibly excited,” Camelback Ranch general manager and President Matt Slatus said. “To be able to bring a full Spring Training to the

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Maricopa Home and Landscape Show celebrates 30 years

BY JOE MCHUGH West Valley View Staff Writer

The Maricopa Home and Garden Show will celebrate its 30th annual event at State Farm Stadium in Glendale from Friday, Feb. 24, through Sunday, Feb. 26.

The fun and interactive show is all about showing everybody how to make home improvement, gardening and landscaping an activity to get excited about.

“We’re really excited to have this show,” Maricopa Home and Garden Show Director Katie Jones said. “(There were) a lot of moving pieces to be able to get this show to happen inside the stadium. … I feel very excited. I know all of

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Valley for the first time since 2019 is just an incredible experience. Coming off the Super Bowl and the Phoenix Open to be able to continue to capture that energy and excitement that sports brings makes this year rather unique.”

The goal at Camelback Ranch this year is to bring the most authentic viewing experience possible, to make every fan feel like they are in their home stadiums. This is done by offering foods and beverages that local fans will recognize whether said fan is from Chicago or Los Angeles. Dodger fans will be greeted to local favorite beer from Golden Road Brewing and, of course, the world-famous Dodger Dog to make it feel like they are in Dodger Stadium while watching their team. White Sox fans will be greeted similarly, as Camelback Ranch will offer Chicago-favorite beers from Goose Island Brewery, as well as Chicago Dogs “with all the fixins.”

“Baseball season doesn’t begin at Dodger Stadium or Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago; it begins in the Valley,” Slatus said. “The first impression to me is the most important. As we kick off the baseball season, it’s so important that we make that positive first impression.

“For me, as a youngster growing up in New York City, it was a Sabrett hot dog that I associated with Shea Stadium. If you’re from Southern California, it’s the taste of a Dodger Dog,

it’s the taste of a Vienna beef dog from Chicago, so we try to extend the brands of our teams from Los Angeles and from Chicago. To me, that was a no-brainer.”

All in all, Camelback Ranch is dedicated to making the entire Spring Training experience a success and kicking off baseball season in the best possible way.

“I think that if you launch the season correctly, the players go home happy, feeling like the Valley paid dividends for them,” Slatus said. “The media’s got some great opportunities to provide coverage and fans feel like their club has a chance to win the World Series. That’s what we’re trying to do.”

Peoria Sports Complex

The Peoria Sports Complex, home to the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners, will enter its 30th season hosting Spring Training baseball in the Valley.

Opened in 1994, the park has been a mainstay in the Peoria area as a great place for residents to see quality baseball in their backyards. To honor that milestone, they will be leaning into promotions to give back to the community, as well as heightening their fans’ experience.

Partnering with the Peoria Diamond Club, they will host their “30 Days” celebration, inviting charities from throughout the West Valley and celebrating the great work they do for the community.

Other things happening around the park are a new mascot team that will help engage the fans, the addition of the American Furniture Warehouse “Oasis,” a group social area for fans to relax in an upscale lawn area with a private bartender which seats groups of 15 to 25 people.

The park will also feature aesthetic changes, such as a new mural that will honor the 30-year anniversary with baseball and cityscape themed art, representing Arizona, San Diego and Seattle.

Lastly is the implementation of a new merchandise shipping container, that will broaden the merchandise pool for all fans that want to look the part while at the game.

“We’re super excited about all those things that aren’t necessarily stadium improvements, but new to this year and fan engagement, fan experience, items to introduce our fans,” Peoria Sports Complex Superintendent Mike Hyland said. “It was tough the last couple years not seeing the ballpark filled.

“People probably still had a good time; we did our best to make their experiences the best that we could, but it wasn’t at the level that we wanted it to be. So (we are) looking forward to that buzz in the ballpark that we’ve missed for the last couple of years.”

With Spring training rapidly approaching, the ballparks all seem to be ready to kick off the 2023 baseball season with a bang. PT

The event shows how home improvement, gardening and landscaping can be fun. (Maricopa County Home Shows/Submitted)

us feel very lucky to be in such a venue. It is a world-class venue. They (hosted) the Super Bowl, they host these amazing concerts, and just to be able to be a part of that in the way that we are is really exciting.”

Being one of the first events held in State Farm Stadium, the Maricopa Home and Garden Show has something for everybody.

Although admission starts at $8, the event boasts an abundance of free activities and seminars geared toward home improvement, fun hobbies and even health improvement.

Notable seminars include classes about roof repairs, birdhouse making and clay jewelry tray design.

The event’s activities are packed every day, including gardening help from University of Arizona Master Garden-

ers, bird house woodworking, DIY hacks, home hacks, free landscape design consultation, storage tips and organizing tips, among others.

“We have something that you can do for everybody,” Jones said. “Whether you’re a homeowner, you lease an apartment, you lease a home, you’re older, a senior or you’re even a kid, the Home Show is for everyone. And that’s a message that we want to get through.”

The show also gives a clear path for local artisans and businesses to shine through at a large event. They are put on display for the public to see and give them all the opportunities to succeed in their artistic endeavors.

“We like to really show off and showcase the local artisans and give them a platform to be able to show their products and their services on a bigger scale,”

Jones said. “So it is something, for us, that we’re really passionate about.”

This 30th annual show means more than any normal show to them — for both the longevity and perseverance of the show through some tough years.

The show, like many other events, was rattled by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. These restrictions were tough to weather, as it wasn’t able to put out at full capacity which presented many issues for the show and even questioning if they would be able to continue.

“COVID was difficult for everybody in the events industry,” Jones said. “We always hear that the event industry was one of the first to close down and one of the last to be able to operate. Thankfully, with the help of the stadium and some of the local government repre-

sentatives, we devised a very comprehensive content mitigation plan and we were able to host (three) shows.”

In 2022, the show turned a new leaf as it was able to host a show with promoters from across the United States, which gave it new motivation to stick out the last of the restrictions and make the 2023 show the best it has ever been.

“What can we do that was better than two years ago? And that’s something that we really stuck with,” Jones said. “So we’ve seen growth because of that, but it was hard. It was really, really hard. It was a devastating couple of shows, but we held very true and very strong to that mission.”

Tickets start at $8, and the show is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More information can be found at mchomeshows.com. PT

Raquel Welch was a modest kind of sexy

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Peoria Times Columnist

he news caught my eye late on a mid-February morning: Actress Raquel Welch had died at the age of 82. If you are an adult of a certain age — and especially a male — you surely can close your eyes and conjure visions of Raquel, who was to Hollywood sex symbols what John Adams was to presidents — second in line. In Welch’s case, behind only Mari-

Tlyn Monroe when it came to earning headlines not for her acting talent, but for the way she looked. This isn’t to say Welch was untalented — she won a Golden Globe for her role in “The Three Musketeers” — but more to give credit to her beauty, which was otherworldly.

It’s considered politically incorrect to comment on female attributes in the 21st century, but there is no way to think about Welch without acknowledging the obvious. As a beauty, she had few peers.

In 1998, when Playboy magazine made a list of the 100 sexiest female stars of the 20th century, Welch placed

third, behind Monroe and Jayne Mansfield and ahead of Greta Garbo.

Me, I think Raquel got robbed by the judges. Not merely because I had a teenage crush on her, but also because Welch accomplished something precious few sex symbols have ever done: She went her entire movie career, from her first role as a call girl in 1964’s “A House Is Not A Home” to her last movie, 2017’s “How to Be a Latin Lover,” without ever once appearing nude in a movie.

“I’ve definitely used my body and sex appeal to advantage in my work, but always within limits,” Welch once said. “I reserve some things for my private life, and they are not for sale.”

Nowadays we live in a time when nudity is never more than a click away,

and OnlyFans, webcam shows and YouPorn have made cashing in on being naked the easiest side hustle imaginable.

By contrast, Welch embodied a sense of mystery and a sense of decorum that died many, many years before she did. Now? Selling and sending nudes has become little more than a hobby for the masses. We are urged to be thankful for this newfound liberation, but somehow Raquel Welch managed to strike a balance between feminine power — think of her in that famous deerskin bikini from the poster for “One Million Years B.C.” — and feminine modesty.

Even when Welch finally appeared in Playboy in 1979, she stripped down

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only as far as a red bikini. My father kept that issue hidden on the top shelf of his closet, a hiding spot I will confess to visiting on many occasions.

Speaking of fathers, Welch said her dad was another reason she never appeared nude.

“I am my father’s daughter, and that’s just not the way you behave,” she said. “You don’t do that if you are a certain kind of a woman, and that’s the kind of woman I was raised to be.”

As legend would have it, Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner summoned Welch to his mansion after the photo shoot to complain.

As Welch recalled the meeting: “I said, ‘What’s the problem Hugh?’ And he said, ‘Well there’s no t–s and there’s

no a–’. I said, ‘Isn’t that the deal we made?’ He said, ‘Yes, but it’s boring.’”

It seems quaint now, the notion that modesty ever existed and that it was once possible to be sexy — in fact the sexiest woman on Earth — and to keep certain assets and certain images to yourself.

Somehow, Raquel Welch managed to shock without being shocking, to be sexy without being lewd. In 2023, the age of the Kardashians and Pornhub, that seems like a trick we may never glimpse again. PT

David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.

Homeland Security’s border policies not so secure

BY J.D. HAYWORTH Peoria Times Columnist

Before Tinseltown’s glitterati descended on the Valley of the Sun for Super Bowl 57, an inhabitant of “Hollywood for the cosmetically challenged” preceded them. One of Washington, D.C.’s “celebrated public servants” stood before a multitude of microphones and cameras five days before the big game.

And talk about an acting job!

To hear Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas hold forth, you would have thought that a motion picture portrayal akin to Pat O’Brien as Knute Rockne — or a performance recalling that old madefor-TV movie with Ernest Borgnine as Vince Lombardi — was in production. What has made Joe Biden’s selection of Mayorkas unbearable for many res-

idents of this border state is his unflagging effort to erase the international boundary that supposedly exists along our southern state line.

It even led Arizona’s 5th District congressman, U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, to file articles of impeachment against him six days prior to his latest visit.

“Every day Secretary Mayorkas remains in office America becomes less safe,” Biggs said.

Perhaps to prove that our nation is the “land of second chances” — not to mention third, fourth and fifth opportunities for chronically criminal border crossers — Mayorkas played the part of “Mr. Enforcement” when he addressed the press.

Of the efforts to secure Glendale’s State Farm Stadium, Mayorkas said, “We screen everything that comes into this stadium. … Not just the people, but the food, the concessions. … We screen everything!”

The media passed along this head-

line: “Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas says there is no credible threat against Super Bowl in Arizona.”

Of course, the same cannot be written about the border — if we can still truly call it a border.

It seems the worldview of Sec. Mayorkas and others of his ilk was reflected in the graffiti scrawled across a wall meant for messages instead of security: “Borders are scars upon the Earth!”

Nope.

Borders are reasonable and rational lines of geopolitical demarcation between and among nation-states for their mutual security and sovereignty.

As President Reagan put it, “A nation that cannot control its borders is not a nation.”

Sadly, that basic truth is willfully ignored by Mayorkas.

How else to explain his failure to recognize that if the same screening in place at State Farm Stadium for the Super Bowl — as well as the military

and law enforcement personnel needed to conduct it — were likewise present along our southern border, it would likely result in a similar outcome: no credible threat.

Instead, Mayorkas is similar to a muttering motivational speaker — insisting to himself and the rest of us — that this crisis is a “threatening opportunity.”

We need to take Mayorkas literally. That’s why that when he testifies on Capitol Hill, he repeatedly says, “Things are going according to plan.”

And it’s also the reason he discounts the obvious threats to embrace “opportunity.”

Nothing matters more to Mayorkas than a mass amnesty that would make millions of illegal aliens into instant American citizens.

Biggs points out that the Secretary’s “policies have incentivized more than five

million illegal aliens to show up at our southern border — an all-time figure.”

But as gratifying as the impeachment of Mayorkas would be, the sad fact is that the Democrat-controlled Senate would not vote to convict and remove him from office.

That’s why the best course for the House would be to pull on the purse strings and reduce funding to both the Department of Justice and the Internal Revenue Service.

If the operating budgets of both those entities were reduced by 25% each and reallocated for genuine border enforcement during the appropriations process, it would prompt positive results.

Of course, “enforcing that enforcement” would have to come through aggressive and constant oversight.

Otherwise, Mayorkas would seek mere cosmetic changes to maintain the ugly truth of a wide-open border that imperils the security of every law-abiding American. And it’s not a game. PT

J.D. Hayworth represented Arizona in the U.S. House from 1995-2007. He authored and sponsored the Enforcement First Act, legislation that would have mandated enforcement of federal immigration law in the 109th Congress. Hayworth worked as a sportscaster at Channel 10, Phoenix, from 1987 until 1994 and represented Arizona in Congress from 1995-2007.

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The parties are over, but the memories remain

BY JUDY BLUHM Peoria Times Columnist

Arizona knows how to throw a party. While our eyes were temporarily diverted from unidentified flying balloons, visitors flocked here from all over the country and seemed to have one big spend fest. Like an estimated $1 billion in revenue!

The Valley of the Sun hosted Super Bowl LVII, helping us all to brush up on Roman numerals. The weather was warm, the skies were blue, the crowds were noisy but tame and the Big Game was very exciting football. We witnessed greatness that day.

The WM Phoenix Open was a bit more of a wild ride when it comes to fans. What madness ensued this year? Well, one (drunken) man sprinted out to

the 16th tee and performed a pole-dance on the flag stick only wearing a Speedo in front of 20,000 shocked spectators.

If that wasn’t enough of a spectacle, the guy raced through the tunnel to the 17th tee and proceeded to prance around the fairway. Finally, the race was on, and he was captured by security after he took a dive into a pond. Yes, this was one tournament that fans will not forget. Of course, the golfing was fantastic.

Arizona just welcomed about 1 million tourists. Evidently one of the pregame Super Bowl ads run by the NFL, showed the Grand Canyon as a backdrop to State Farm Stadium, confusing many visitors. The Grand Canyon National Park had to issue a statement that “Super Bowl LVII is not being played at the Grand Canyon.” Then the park further clarified that you cannot drive from the stadium in Glendale to the South Rim in 20 minutes. Joking perhaps?

We watched history at Super Bowl LVII. For the first time, before kickoff, the U.S. Navy jet flyover was piloted by a team of women.

The four planes flew in formation, commemorating 50 years since women were allowed to become U.S. Navy pilots. A beautiful sight.

The Super Bowl had controversial referee calls, heartwarming and comical commercials, and a glitzy half-time show. Yet, it seems that the real halftime show was in our kitchens, because Americans had a whole lot of wings, pizza and beer to devour. Hey, the game spanned almost four hours, and during that time Americans had eaten over a billion chicken wings!

Perhaps one of the most poignant moments came after the Big Game, when Eagles quarterback, Jalen Hurts, was being interviewed about his loss. In the midst of his shattered dream, he politely fielded questions from the media. Part of his emotional comment was, “Everyone experiences different pain and agonies in life. You decide if you want to learn from it and want it to be a teachable moment. I know that I do. My only direction is to rise.”

And just like that, we were given an inspirational message from a quarterback, a historical thrill from Navy pilots, a geography tutorial from the Grand Canyon Park and one entertaining week of golf. Oh Arizona, the party is over. The memories remain. PT

Arizona Heart & Vascular Clinic offers personalized approach

BY ALISON STANTON Peoria Times Contributing Writer

Since it opened its doors in Glendale in 2015, Arizona Heart & Vascular has provided patients with diagnostic and interventional cardiac and vascular services, all in a personalized, outpatient setting.

Founder and managing physician Rahul Malhotra, MD, FACC, FSCAI, said the clinic, which was originally called Healthfinity, changed its name to Arizona Heart & Vascular Clinic in 2020 to better reflect their comprehensive focus on cardiac and vascular care.

“While there are some cardiac and vascular services that must be provided in an inpatient hospital setting, the vast

majority of diagnostic and even interventional procedures can be safely, conveniently and cost-effectively performed in outpatient settings,” Malhotra said, adding that the practice offers an array of cardiac diagnostic imaging including ultrasound, echocardiography and nuclear imaging.

“We also can perform many interventional peripheral vascular and vein procedures in the office.”

In December, 2022, Malhotra and his team began performing more complex procedures on an outpatient basis at the new Cardiac Surgery Center of Arizona in Glendale.

“This brand-new facility is very convenient to our patients and is located at the intersection of North 67th Avenue and the

101,” he said. “We are very excited to offer this facility option to our patients.”

For people who need cardiac and vascular services and are looking for a personalized medical environment, Malhotra said Arizona Heart & Vascular is an outstanding option.

“Our practice has a full range of outpatient services, and we work hard to maintain a personal approach to care and service that sometimes can be harder to come by in larger organizations,” he said.

Malhotra said he and his team are

also very proud of, and humbled by, the large number of referrals that they get from their current patients.

“It is the highest compliment to know that our patients have benefited from our care and trust our practice with their health to such an extent that they would refer others,” he said.

Arizona Heart and Vascular is located at 6316 W. Union Hills Drive, Suite 210, Glendale. For more information, call 480-765-2800 or visit azheartandvascular.com. PT

Rahul Malhotra, founder and managing physician for Arizona Heart & Vascular Clinic, said his practice has a full range of outpatient services with a personal approach to care. (Arizona Heart & Vascular Clinic/Submitted)

Durant talks return to the court in intro presser

BY JORDAN ROGERS Peoria Times Managing Editor

With the NBA All-Star break over, Kevin Durant’s highly anticipated return to the court and debut with the Phoenix Suns is about ready for tipoff.

The superstar forward has been out since mid-January with an MCL sprain in his right knee. Prior to his injury, he was averaging 29.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists on 56% shooting with the Brooklyn Nets.

“I don’t know, but hopefully soon,” Durant said at his Jan. 16 introductory press conference on when he will be returning to the court.

“Hopefully you can feel my enthusi-

asm in wanting to get out there and get ready to play. But I’m going to follow the training staff and follow what they have me on. But hopefully soon after the (All-Star) break.”

The Suns almost single-handedly changed the landscape of the remainder of this season acquiring Durant. In a flurry of moves that took place around the NBA’s trade deadline, Durant to the Suns is arguably the most impactful to both the Suns and the rest of the NBA’s title contenders.

It has been known for quite some time that Durant was interested in becoming a Sun. A large factor in that, he said, had to do with Devin Booker

Liberty falls in Open quarters to No. 1 Perry

BY JOE McHUGH Peoria Times Staff Writer

The No. 8 Liberty Lions fell short to No. 1 Gilbert Perry, 79-60, in the Open Division quarterfinals on Feb. 17 in a game at Perry High School. In what was a tightly contested game early on, the Lions got outpaced in the long run, but the team’s season was still one that put the program on the map for years to come.

“There’s no words to describe how proud I am of these guys,” Liberty head coach Mark Wood said. “I love them so much, and it just hurts. It hurts to say no more for this team, and they’ve done so much for us. We are just broken up that we don’t get another day with them.”

The season in review is one of the best in the history of Liberty’s boys basketball program. Finishing the season at second place in the 6A Desert Valley region, just one game behind perennial powerhouse Phoenix Sunnyslope, the

14-4 Lions rolled into the playoffs, winning three of their last four games leading up to the Open Division playoffs. After handling Tucson High in the first round, the Lions were faced with a tough task against 5A juggernaut — Goodyear Millennium. After going down by over 20 points, Liberty went on a 23-0 run in the third quarter on the backs of seniors Caden Hunter and Ky Green to help secure a victory over the Tigers.

The schedule then turned to Perry, the reigning champions in the state and a top 30 team in the country, and a team they had faced at the very beginning of the season. Perry won that Nov. 29 contest 93-79 after some Liberty fouls and Perry free throws.

“We knew from the beginning that the road to state went through Perry,” Wood said prior to the game. “There’s no one who didn’t know that. So, we knew that if we continued to advance, and in order to get (the state title), we had to play and compete with Perry.”

Liberty falls short in the playoff run but will look to build on the success in the next season. (Christine Andert/ Contributor)

Perry has credibility to back their national status and top seed in the Open bracket. A duo of top-ranked prospects, senior Cody Williams and sophomore Koa Peat, pose immense threats to opposing teams. They were coming off

two big wins in the week prior, two routs against Vail Cienega and Phoenix Pinnacle, 78-54 and 87-34, respectively. The No.1 seed was rolling.

“It’ll be a challenge,” Perry head coach Sam Duane said prior to the matchup. “It was a challenge over there, but it can be another challenge at our place as well. They’re a very, very good team.

“Liberty is very talented. They’re athletic and they’re long, and they push tempo on you. They present several challenges for us that are bigger than the last couple of teams that we faced. So, we have a challenge ahead of us. We have to be ready to play.”

Come game time, Perry’s gymnasium was packed with fans from both sides, anticipating a high-quality game from two high-quality programs. From tip-off, that is exactly what they got.

The game started out with a quick barrage of points from Peat and Wil-

The Phoenix Suns introduced Kevin Durant at an on-court press conference at Footprint Center on Jan. 16. (Phoenix Suns/Submitted)

and the respect he has for him and his game.

“I’m looking forward to playing with somebody like (Booker) who plays kind of similar to how I play,” Durant said. “We use the same spots on the floor, but try to do it quick and efficient, so I’m looking forward to it.”

“He has a pure game,” he later said. “He can score at every area of the floor with good efficiency. … He goes about his business on and off the court in just a mature manner, and I wanted to be a part of it. I wanted to be a part of this journey to see how good he can get from here. He’s just one of those players that I really admire. People will be doing classes on him once he’s done playing.”

liams, vaulting the Pumas out to a quick 10-3 lead. But the Lions battled back with a big contribution from Hunter, eventually taking the lead halfway through the second quarter. Liberty took that momentum into halftime, leading a stunned Perry by a score of 34-33.

As it turned out, Durant’s interest in the Suns and the Valley isn’t something that has become a recent development. The two-time NBA champion has kept his eye on Phoenix since his rookie year in 2007-08.

“I feel like once I got into the league, Phoenix was always one of the top teams in the league,” Durant said. “They always had a solid team, always had someone I respected. When you came in here (as the away team), this was a battle. You knew the crowd was going to be into it from the tip.

You always keep an eye out on organizations and teams throughout the league throughout your career. This is one of the teams and cities that I always respected. I’m glad this was able

Coming out of the half, Peat took over with 12 third quarter points to which the Lions had no answer. Combined with Perry’s dominance on the boards, Liberty couldn’t keep pace and the game slipped away, thus ending the Lions season.

“We knew we had to play 42 hard minutes,” Wood said. “We knew we had to hit some of those shots that

to come full circle and I’m here now.”

Durant’s interest in a move to the Suns would not have existed if he didn’t think the team would win a championship. At his introductory press conference, he said this Suns team has “all the pieces to be successful.”

Despite the obvious pressure that comes with that, he doesn’t see it as a failure if the Suns don’t win a championship with him on the roster.

“I know there is always pressure because I’m one of the best players to ever play the game,” Durant said. “Every time I step on the floor people are going to expect me to do great things. But I enjoy getting better as a player every day. I enjoy just waking up and getting to do this, so I don’t ever say

didn’t go. When (Hunter) picked up three fouls, it was hard for him to be aggressive in the second half.

“It’s really hard to stop their guys. We kind of tried to pick our poison, and they all were hitting and they’re really good. And so are we. It’s just a shame it’s the quarterfinals.”

Although Liberty doesn’t have any

anything is a failure if I’m healthy enough to play the game of basketball.

“But I know what’s on our backs; we understand that. We want to get the most out of this opportunity.”

That said, the Suns are among 12 NBA teams to have never won the NBA Finals. Having been on the cusp over the last couple years, Durant knows this team has a real opportunity to “accomplish something.”

“I know how significant a championship is to a franchise and to a city,” Durant said. “I’ve been a part of two of those, and I’m looking forward to getting back on the road and try to build again, but I know how tough it is. This fanbase is looking forward to cheering for a winner.” PT

trophy to show for the season, they have cemented a foundation to only build off of moving into the future, and Wood wasn’t shy to show his gratitude toward his guys.

“They did their job here,” he said. “They put us on top, as high as we’ve ever been. They did their job, and we will forever honor them for it.” PT

Desert Diamond Arena to get $40 million in renovations

BY JOE McHUGH Peoria Times Staff Writer

Glendale City Council recently approved an ambitious new plan that will put $40 million in renovations toward Desert Diamond Arena.

The deal includes a 20-year lease in which ASM Global will become the fulltime owner of the arena moving forward.

“It really set up a great relationship because ASM is recognized as an industry leader in two areas, they’re the world’s largest owner of arenas and stadiums in the world and they’re the largest content partner in the world,” Glendale City Manager Kevin Phelps said. “We know that as they take over the running of this arena, that they’re going to be doing everything they can to drive as much con-

tent and events into the arena which, at the end of the day, all the city wanted was an arena that attracted lots of people to our entertainment district that would then fill up our restaurants and fill up, you know, our and shop in the store.”

With Footprint Center in Downtown Phoenix recently having gotten some serious upgrades, Glendale felt under the gun to get its arena back into the public eye. Desert Diamond Arena just came off of one of its best financial years in over 17 years, which included bringing in big names to perform at the arena, such as Eric Church, Pearl Jam and Billie Eilish.

ASM Global is one of the world leaders in arena and venue management, being the managers of many recog-

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‘World’s biggest bounce park’ to open at Arrowhead Towne Center

BY GREY GARTIN Peoria Times Staff Writer

FunBox provides bouncing entertainment like no other, aiming to improve upon the birthday party bounce houses of the past and creating a 25,000-square-foot bounce zone.

Set to open Saturday, Feb. 25, and available through May, the massive inflatable installation is ready for action at Arrowhead Towne Center in Glendale. The multi-zone bounce park is enormous, with each of the jumping zones being connected in a network with 10 distinct play areas throughout.

It is “the world’s biggest bounce park,” said Michael Bolbach, a franchise owner of FunBox. “We have an obstacle course, we’ve got 25-foot slides.”

The jump zone has plenty of space to freely jump around, but part of what makes FunBox unique is the themed play areas. From a ninja wall to a “‘Wipeout’-inspired” jump space, there

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“Kids anywhere from three to 12 years old absolutely love this, and parents love this, too,” Bolbach said.

FunBox has been in several locations across the Valley since 2021, including Chandler, Scottsdale and Mesa. FunBox also has experiences in California and is expanding to other locations across the country in the coming months.

FunBox not only provides the im-

off one of its most successful years in almost 20 years, Desert Diamond Arena will transfer hands to save the city money and bring more events into the city. (City of Glendale/Submitted)

Set to open Feb. 25, FunBox is bringing “the world’s biggest bounce park” to Arrowhead Towne Center. (Submitted)

nizable facilities across the world, like Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, AT&T Center in San Antonio and the Coliseum in San Diego.

Talks had hit the council floor to renovate and possibly sell the arena some years back, and they finally came up with a solid plan that will save the city money and bring more revenue and people into the city.

The facility was appraised at $33.29 million in its current condition. The city took this number and found a potential suitor in ASM Global, a company that had managed the facility since 2016.

The specifics of the deal that came out of the agreement was that of the $40 million to renovate, $25 million will be coming from the city.

“The question might be, ‘Why would the city if we’re selling the facility,

mersive jump experience but typically serves sno-cones and plays music for guests. It aims to get kids and adults out of the house and into the fresh air, a perfect activity for those on school

why would we put money into it?’” Phelps said. “Well, we felt like it was critical to do a major refresh of the arena, knowing that Footprint Center just went through an update. And we want to make sure that our arena is competitive, so that our new tenant, which is basically ASM, can be competitive and attract all the major shows.”

This move by the city to put money into the facility may seem controversial, but the plan structured makes it so that they will actually be deferring millions in costs to hold on to the facility.

The city set aside $5.8 million in its budget to keep the arena running, of which nearly $1 million in costs per year will be saved. If Glendale were to keep the facility under its control, the city would end up spending nearly $150 million in city funds to keep the facility at its full capacity.

breaks throughout this month and during Spring Break in March.

Another aspect of FunBox is its pledge to donate a percentage of opening-weekend proceeds to a local foster care charity. The company focuses on

So the idea to defer those costs to ASM, in exchange for the ownership of the stadium became a mutual benefit.

Putting in $25 million initially comes as a sense of urgency from the city to get Desert Diamond Arena fully restored and back in a position to host events as quickly as possible. But even then, the city isn’t spending any more of its money, as within the first three years of the 20-year lease, the initial appraisal of $33.29 million will be fully paid off by ASM to the city.

The logistical side was well thought out to save money from the city while still leaving the ability to host events in the city. This allows people to come into the city and experience all that Glendale has to offer.

“I think the model is we keep our arena fresh, keep it contemporary and feeling fresh, and then the business will have a great fan experience, a

what it calls “hyper-local” charities and helps children in foster care who are 15 years old and older.

According to its website, FunBox has a goal to donate between $50,000$100,000 during 2023 to charities. In

great entertainment district with plenty of parking, and it’s a great formula for success,” Phelps said.

The renovations to Desert Diamond Arena will be headed by engineering firm HOK. The renovations are planned to be completed in December 2025, but Glendale City Council’s approval is a great first step for the city to capitalize on the already huge growth the city has seen over the past decade and will keep the city trending upward for the foreseeable future.

“The smart companies are always looking into the future,” Phelps said. “What they want to do is they want to plant themselves, and get that flag planted, at the kind of the narrow part of the triangle as the growth expands out. They want to be right here where the growth has to go right around them. And so, we’re excited about this. (ASM Global are) good partners.” PT

the past, these have included Compassion Planet in Sacramento and Sunshine Acres in Mesa, among others.

FunBox encourages prospective guests to purchase their tickets in advance and online at funbox.com. PT

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Afternoon Adventures at the Peoria Main Library

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Elementary kids looking for something to do after school are invited to come to the library for a wide variety of fun activities every Monday and Thursday. Lego-building challenges, crafts, board games, and card games, and much more

are all intended to help foster the creativity of students. Call for more information on specific activities and which will be done on a specific day.

Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., free, 623-773-7578, peoriaaz.gov

Sew Smart Sewing Club

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Join the sewing club on Wednesdays for fun, laughter and sewing. Participants are invited to use the library’s machines or bring their own. Experienced adults 18 and older are invited.

Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., free, peoriaaz.gov

Momma’s Organic Market

SATURDAYS

Featuring food trucks, local artisans and fresh produce, this weekly farmers market gives locals the chance to shop local and shop fresh. Taking place near Dillard’s, new vendors grace this event weekly. Admission is free, and furry friends are allowed if they’re on a leash. Cash and cards are accepted as methods of payment, and the market runs from 8 to 11 a.m.

Arrowhead Towne Center, 7780 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, Glendale,

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Spring Training Opening Game

FEB. 24

Spring Training is back in the Valley. The opening game is between the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres at their designated stadium, Peoria Sports Complex. Check out the Cactus League website at cactusleague.com for the full schedule.

Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria, 1:10 p.m., $21-$32, peoriasportscomplex.com

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Arts & Crafts Fair

Saturday, March 11 10:00 a.m.

Shop for goods and gifts while supporting local artisans and business owners at our Arts & Crafts Fair. Clothing, decor, jewelry; there’s something for everyone!

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West Valley Job Fair

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The general public is invited to meet face to face with Phoenix and Glendale’s businesses for on-site job inquiries. Attendees are encouraged to bring plenty of resumes and come dressed for success. Businesses include Desert Diamond Casinos,

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A Cappella Syndicate

MARCH 1

A Cappella Syndicate is a collection of men under the direction of Gary Stienkamp and Brent Graham who perform a mix of fun and recognizable songs both contemporary and traditional. From the Beach Boys to the Turtles, the Letterman to Lorde, the Syndicate delivers an entertaining experience a cappella style.

Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Drive, Peoria, 7 p.m., $12-$18, theaterworks.org

What to Know Before and After Retirement

MARCH 1

Thinking of retiring soon but don’t know where to start? Join Tyler Zavala, wealth advisor from Rock Martin Wealth Management, as he talks about what to know before and after retirement. Zavala will give an informational presentation about what individuals need to know about taxes, Social Security and investing before and after retirement.

Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue, Peoria, 10 a.m., free, peoriaaz.gov

Dungeons & Dragons

MARCH 1

Get ready for the upcoming new film “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” by playing the fantasy tabletop version of the game that started it all. This event is geared toward teens. Registration is required by visiting the Sunrise Mountain Library or calling 623-7738650.

Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue, Peoria, 4:30 to 6 p.m., free, peoriaaz.gov

St. Patty’s PreParty

MARCH 4

Come enjoy a free screening of “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile” along with food trucks, a St. Patty’s Scavenger Hunt, bounce house and face painting. The whole family can listen to DJ Jonny and hit up the night market before the movie starts. Don’t forget to bring a blanket, chair or other seating for the outdoor screening.

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Some wisdom: Pinning the ‘tale’ on the donkey

CHURCHCOMMUNITY CONNECTION

Pastor Ed Delph

Peoria Times Columnist

here is an occurrence in the ancient Scriptures that has a life lesson for all of us if we are open. Let me introduce this life coach and her claim to fame story. Warning: This life coach is not pretty, is silent most of the time, and comes across as stubborn and dumb, but when she speaks, angels listen. Her story is in Numbers, Chapter 22 in the Bible. There was an Old Testa-

ment prophet by the name of Balaam. He was on a misguided, money-driven mission to curse someone God did not want to be cursed.

TAs he was riding along, his donkey suddenly stopped on the road. No matter how hard Balaam tried to get the donkey to move, the donkey would not budge. Then the donkey pinned Balaam’s foot against a fence, sending Balaam into a frenzy. Balaam started beating the donkey in a fit of anger.

Then the donkey cried out, “Why are you beating me? Haven’t I served you faithfully all these years?” Next, an angel sent by God appeared to Balaam, “You fool, quit beating her. Even she could see I was standing here. Your donkey just

saved your life. If you had tried to carry out your misguided mission, I would have killed you and let the donkey live.”

The Bible occurrence I conveyed to you above may sound wild to you. A donkey who becomes a life coach, a big angel sent by God, and a prophet who is more pathetic than prophetic. But never be surprised by what God can do. This time God chooses to speak through a donkey. God, being merciful, was merciful to the unmerciful prophet who didn’t deserve any mercy. God broke almost every rule in the creation to warn His prophet. Balaam tried to pin the “tale” on the donkey, but the angel pinned the “tale” onto Balaam.

There is a lesson here. When the donkey you are riding on, who has only

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your best interest in mind, suddenly refuses to move, don’t kick it. Instead, slow down, and don’t let anger or other fallen emotions guide you. Instead, look for the angel standing on the road. There’s a reason the loyal, devoted donkey is not acting the way it usually does. That donkey could be trying to save your life. My mother used to say to my father, who hated taking medicine, “A nagging wife may save your life.”

Of course, she didn’t usually want to nag, but when she did, it was for a good reason — to keep my dad alive.

There is a Scripture in the New Testament that says, “With gentleness correct

those who oppose themselves…” That’s what that brown, shaggy, consistent, reliable, sure-footed, big-eared (donkeys have big ears for hearing what we don’t hear) life coach did. The donkey was “bray-ve.” She had more “donkey” sense than the prophet of God, trying to stop Balaam from avoiding the consequences of opposing himself.

Let’s explore the concept of “with gentleness correct those who oppose themselves…” Think of a boxer in the ring in a fight. Suddenly, not only is his adversary boxing him, but the boxer is also boxing himself. We have all done that, haven’t we? Many times, in this life, we are our own worst enemies. Those life coaches who love us enough to try to warn us are

all but ignored. Why? Because we want to do everything our way.

I’ve learned a thing or two about this in my ministry. As a pastor, I usually see others’ issues and consequences. I was known as “Pastor Love.” I loved people, and they knew it. But sometimes, I could see an angel in the way of where they wanted to go. When “Pastor Love” warns you, you should probably listen. Why? Because it’s generally not in my nature to say no. Haven’t I been a faithful pastor all these years? Whoops, I leaked!

There’s a bit of Balaam in us, wanting our way come hell or high water. We think circumstances are slowing us up, friends are not supporting us, our spouse is stopping us, the banker should have said yes to that loan, God is against

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us, or the pastor doesn’t understand us. But, many times, it’s a God-appointed donkey just trying to save our life when we have been trying to do our life alone.

Here’s some wisdom: Be teachable, not offended. Don’t curse the life coach sent to you by the life coach trying to put you in a position to succeed. Just think, you might be meeting God in a braying donkey or a friend or coach sounding like one.

I know what you are thinking. You are thinking I’ve been watching reruns of “Hee Haw” too much! PT

Ed Delph is a noted author of 10 books, as well as a pastor, teacher, former business owner and speaker. He has traveled extensively, having been to more than 100 countries. He is president of NationStrategy, a nonprofit organization involved in uplifting and transforming communities worldwide. He may be contacted at nationstrategy@cs.com. For more info, see nationstrategy.com.

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Girl Scouts host 5K to cap cookie season

BY JOE McHUGH Peoria Times Staff Writer

The Girl Scouts – Arizona Cactus Pine (GSACPC) and the State Forty-Eight Foundation will host a second Bring Home the Cookies 5K Run/Walk event at Westgate in Glendale on Saturday, Feb. 25.

The culmination of a long cookie-selling season, this event will mark the end of the season for these young girls, in an event that will allow them to showcase their cookie-selling skills as well as promote local entrepreneurs in the area.

“We’re really, really excited to have this event,” said Zuri Torres, GSACPC senior manager of multicultural communication. “I think the whole community knows about the Girl Scout cookies season happening right now, but it’s really exciting to have everyone in one space to celebrate all of our girls’ efforts.”

Although outlined by the 5K run, the GSACPC event is loaded with tons of other fun activities for attendees to do. The family-friendly event will host many booths with young Girl Scouts and local businesses as well, promoting the empowerment of these entrepreneurs the whole way through.

“We have the media always sharing about our delicious cookies, but it goes beyond that,” Torres said. “One hundred percent of our proceeds stay local. So girls are not just learning these skills, but they’re also using these funds to give back to the community through service projects and donations,

programs that will further their own leadership skills that they can use as adults to give back.”

Other activities that will service the community range from featured music, food and, of course, the highly sought after Girl Scout cookie.

The 5K race comes with its own set of perks as well. For starters, all registered racers will be given a complimentary State Forty Eight T-shirt, a package of Girl Scout cookies and a medal, among others.

The race will also have local mascots and special guests in attendance, making the experience that much better as the runners race.

After the race is concluded, there will be a full Runner’s Village, that will have even more vendors for racers to check out, which will include cookie booths, as well as other local Girl Scout entrepreneurs all showing off their sales skills through other crafts

and goods.

“It’s been a year’s worth of work from our staff and from the State Forty Eight side as well,” Torres said. “It’s always really exciting to see all these different pieces come together and for us to also celebrate our own efforts.”

The partnership between State Forty Eight and the Girl Scouts has been one of mutual insight, as both strive to empower and motivate local entrepreneurs to become successful. The Bring Home the Cookies event is a shining example of that partnership, as the skills that will be on display from both local entrepreneurs and the Girl Scouts themselves will be a motivating factor for them to build off of in the future.

“I think one of the most inspiring things about Girl Scouts is that they always want to see growth in themselves and each other,” Torres said. “I think that’s something that’s reflected within our staff and our organization as well.

“So, our girls are working hard, so we want to make sure we’re working hard alongside them. So really, this 5K was really born out of that motivation.”

All in all, the core of the event is to inspire these young girls that they are the future leaders of the country. In addition, that they can do anything that they set their minds to, and it all starts with a simple cookie that teaches massive life lessons.

“I think by the community coming out and supporting this event, it really means that they’re supporting the Girl Scout mission, which is creating girls of courage, confidence and character in that they also believe that girls and women are capable of accomplishing anything,” Torres said. “That we are leaders of the world, that we do create change, and that we are contributing to making the world a better place.”

The Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus Pine Council is teaming up with the State Forty-Eight Foundation to host the second Bring Home the Cookies 5K Run/ Walk on Saturday, Feb. 25. (Submitted)

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PROJECT SCOPE: Upgrade existing manual plumbing fixtures to hands-free activated sink and toilet fixtures to help ensure the health and safety of CASS staff and to reduce the potential spread of contagions. Fifteen faucets and fourteen toilets will be renovated by a licensed plumbing contractor using Chicago E-40 Electronic Hands-Free Faucets and Sloan Mix-60 Mixing Valves. Contractor shall be responsible for removal of existing equipment and installation of new equipment including new metal braded hoses and all other related supplies.

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Moore Chrysler Jeep PAD (Z04-13A.2): Minor PAD Amendment

Ada Castellon of Asbury Automotive Group, on behalf of LHM NYN, LLC is proposing a Minor Amendment to the Moore Chrysler Jeep Planned Area Development (PAD). Since development of an automotive dealership at this location is allowed, the focus of the proposed amendment would revise the project’s phasing, reduce the minimum perimeter wall height, modify certain landscaping requirements, and update the architectural requirements to facilitate the development of a new Genesis of Peoria dealership. The 4.8-acre site is bordered by 84th Avenue on the east, Continental Drive on the south, the Bell Park South subdivision on the north, and Montecito Senior Living on the west, and is approved for an automotive dealership.

The Minor PAD Amendment application will be processed under case number Z04-13A.2. Minor PAD Amendments are conducted as an Administrative Review unless a written opposition is received within the required notification period. The notification period will end on March 5, 2023. If written opposition is received during that time, the case will be scheduled for Public Hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council for their consideration. Further information related to this request may be obtained from the Planning Division of the Planning & Community Development Department, 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, Arizona 85345, or by calling the Planning Division at 623-773-7200.

Published in the Peoria Times, Feb 23, 2023

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The following Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Peoria City Council on February 7, 2023 can be viewed in their entirety at http://www.peoriaaz.gov/councilmeetings RESOLUTION NO. 2023-24 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 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. 1268.

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

Resolution No. 2023-24

MID 1268, Aloravita North Phase 3 Parcel 15

February 7, 2023

Page 2 of 8 Pages 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. 1268 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. 1268 and if a portion of the costs and expenses 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. 1268 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. 1268.

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. 1268 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

Resolution No. 2023-24

MID 1268, Aloravita North Phase 3 Parcel 15

February 7, 2023

Page 3 of 8 Pages 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 7th day of February, 2023. CITY

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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-25

RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY FOR LIGHTING THE STREETS AND PUBLIC PARKS WITHIN THE PROPOSED DISTRICT AND THAT THE COST OF THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY FOR LIGHTING THE STREETS AND PUBLIC PARKS, BE ASSESSED UPON A CERTAIN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS CITY OF PEORIA STREETLIGHT IMPROVEMENT

DISTRICT NO. 1170, ALORAVITA NORTH PHASE 3 PARCEL 15; PROVIDING THAT THE COST OF THE ELECTRICITY REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE SYSTEM 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 purchase of electricity for lighting the streets and public parks within the proposed district.

The estimate of the cost and expenses for the purchase of electricity for the operation of the streetlights 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 streetlights and the electricity, 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 purchase of electricity be

Resolution No. 2023-25

SLID 1170, Aloravita North Phase 3 Parcel 15

February 7, 2023

Page 2 of 8 Pages chargeable upon a district to be known and designated as the City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1170 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 purchase of electricity for streetlights 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 purchase of electricity for streetlights 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 Streetlight Improvement District No. 1170 and if a portion of the costs and expenses for the purchase of electricity for streetlights is for the general public benefit, the City shall assess the boundaries of the City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1170 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 Streetlight Improvement District No. 1170.

SECTION 3. The costs and expense for the purchase of electricity for streetlights 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 Streetlight Improvement District No. 1170 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 Streetlight 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 Statutes.

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.

Resolution No. 2023-25 SLID 1170, Aloravita North Phase 3 Parcel 15

February 7, 2023

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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 7th day of February, 2023.

CITY OF PEORIA an Arizona municipal corporation

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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-23

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. 1268, ALORAVITA NORTH PHASE 3 PARCEL 15, 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.

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, declare that the Maintenance of the landscaping included within, near and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities in the District to be of more than local or ordinary public benefit, and further that the cost of said maintenance shall be assessed on a certain District; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, declare that the maintenance of landscaping included within, near, and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities in the District is incidental to the maintenance and preservation of the parkway and related facilities, has aesthetic value, and maintains and increases the value of property within the District; and

Resolution No. 2023-23

MID 1268, Aloravita North 3 Phase Parcel 15

February 7, 2023

Page 2 of 12 Pages

WHEREAS, the City Council declares that the maintenance of landscaping included within and adjacent to a parkway and related facilities preserves and promotes the health, safety, and welfare of those citizens of the City of Peoria living within the District as well as preservation of the streets and parkways which may be 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

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

"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.

"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.

"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.

Resolution No. 2023-23

MID 1268, Aloravita North 3 Phase Parcel 15

February 7, 2023

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"Lots" shall mean all lots, pieces or parcels of land lying within the Assessment District.

"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. 1268 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. 1268

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 improvements on file in the offices of the Superintendent of Streets and the Clerk of the City are hereby approved and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City. In addition to the requirements of law, the procedures set forth in the City Code will be followed regarding acceptance of bids and setting tax levies. For purposes of this Resolution and of all resolutions, ordinances and notices pertaining to this Resolution, the improvement as herein described is hereby designated City of Peoria Maintenance Improvement District No. 1268.

Resolution No. 2023-23

MID 1268, Aloravita North 3 Phase Parcel 15

February 7, 2023

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Section 3. Determination of Need

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 amounts due or to become due with respect to the Work shall be chargeable upon the respective lots, pieces and parcels of land within the Assessment District.

Section 4. Preparation of Assessment Diagrams

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.

Section 5. Exclusion of Certain Property

Any public street or alley within the boundaries of the Assessment District is hereby omitted from the assessment hereafter to be made. Any lot belonging to the United States, the State, a county, city, school district or any political subdivision or institution of the State or county, which is included within the Assessment District shall be omitted from the assessment hereafter made.

Section 6. Officers Not Liable

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 delinquency of persons or property assessed.

Section 7. Annual Statement

The City Council shall make annual statements and estimates of the expenses of the District which shall be provided for by the levy and collection of ad valorem taxes upon the assessed value of all real and personal property in the District as provided in A.R.S. § 48-574 and amendments thereto.

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.

Resolution No. 2023-23

MID 1268, Aloravita North 3 Phase Parcel 15

February 7, 2023

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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 7th day of February, 2023.

CITY OF PEORIA, an Arizona municipal corporation

Jason Beck, Mayor

Date Signed ATTEST:

Lori Dyckman, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Emily Jurmu, Acting City Attorney

Effective Date:

All exhibits on file in the Peoria City Clerk’s Office.

Published in the Peoria Times, Feb 16, 23, 2023

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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS OF CERTAIN STREETS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN AND CREATING AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT KNOWN AS THE CITY OF PEORIA STREETLIGHT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1170, ALORAVITA NORTH PHASE 3 PARCEL 15

PURSUANT TO TITLE 48, CHAPTER 4, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES AND AMENDMENTS

THERETO FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING ELECTRICITY, WHICH INCLUDES A CHARGE FOR THE USE OF LIGHTING FACILITIES AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS TOGETHER WITH ALL APPURTENANT STRUCTURES AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

WHEREAS on the 7th day of February, 2023, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, passed and adopted Resolution No. 2023-25, declaring its intention to order the purchase of electricity for lighting the streets and public parks within the proposed district and that the cost of the purchase of electricity for lighting the streets and public parks be assessed upon a certain improvement district, to be known as City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1170; providing that the cost of the electricity required to operate the system be assessed under the provisions of Title 48, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, as amended; and declaring an emergency; and

WHEREAS, a copy of Resolution No. 2023-25 has been published in the Peoria Times, a newspaper published and generally circulated in the City, as required by law or alternatively a petition has been filed with the City Clerk having been signed by all the owners of the real property; and

WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Streets of the City caused to be posted along the streets of the District, no more than three hundred (300) feet apart, notices of the passage of Resolution No. 2023-25, said notices being headed "Notice of Proposed Improvement", each heading in letters at least one (1)

Resolution No. 2023-26

SLID 1170, Aloravita North Phase 3 Parcel 15

February 7, 2023

Page 2 of 9 Pages inch in height. Said notices stated the fact of the passage of said Resolution of Intention No. 2023-25 or alternatively a petition has been filed with the City Clerk having been signed by all the owners of the real property; and

WHEREAS, more than fifteen (15) days have elapsed since the date of the last publication of said Resolution of Intention No. 2023-25 and since the completion of the posting of said notices or alternatively a petition has been filed with the City Clerk having been signed by all the owners of the real property; and

WHEREAS, no protests against the proposed improvement and no objections to the extent of the District were filed with the Clerk of the City during the time prescribed by law; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City having acquired jurisdiction to order the improvements as described in Resolution No. 2023-25; and

WHEREAS, the City Engineer acting as District Engineer has prepared and presented to the Mayor and Council of the City duplicate diagrams of the property contained within the District ("the Diagram") and legal description copies of which are attached and incorporated as Exhibits A and B. NOW THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA, as follows:

Section 1. By virtue of the authority vested in the Mayor and Council of the City by Title 48, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes and all amendments thereto, the Mayor and Council of the City orders the work or improvement done as described in Resolution No. 2023-25 and in accordance with the Plans and Specifications approved and adopted by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona.

Section 2. The Superintendent of Streets of the City is authorized and directed to prepare and execute the notice of the passage of this Resolution, which is attached as Exhibit B. Such notice shall be posted and published as provided by law.

Section 3. That the Diagram, as prepared and presented to the Mayor and Council of the City is approved by the Mayor and Council of the City.

Section 4. That the Clerk of the City is authorized and directed to certify that the Diagram was approved by the Mayor and Council of the City on the 7th day of February, 2023, and after such certification, the Clerk of the City is authorized and directed to deliver the Diagram to the Superintendent of Streets of the City.

Resolution No. 2023-26

SLID 1170, Aloravita North Phase 3 Parcel 15

February 7, 2023

Page 3 of 9 Pages

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 7th day of February, 2023.

CITY OF PEORIA, an Arizona

municipal corporation

Jason Beck, Mayor

Date Signed

ATTEST:

Lori Dyckman, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Emily Jurmu, Acting City Attorney

Effective Date:

All exhibits on file in the Peoria City Clerk’s Office.

Published in the Peoria Times, Feb 16, 23, 2023

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OBITUARIES

Sherry Burruel

She is survived by her high school sweetheart of 47 years Eddie Burruel, three loving children Jason (Michelle) Burruel, Sara (Jose) Calderon, and Joseph Burruel, five cherished grandchildren Ava, Evan, Asher, Cruz, and Diego, and her beloved sister Cindy (Charlie) Gray.

Sherry Burruel, age 66 of Glendale, AZ passed away February 8, 2023. She was born January 16, 1957 in Kodiak, Alaska to parents Agnes and Robert Bonin.

Sherry’s legacy and fond memories will carry on forever in our hearts. Friends and family are welcome to attend a Celebration of Life, which will be at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary 7924 N. 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85031 on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 12:00pm. For more information or to leave a special tribute to Sherry please visit www. chapleofthechimesmortuary.com