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Auditor general releases school spending report BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

With new money coming into the system, classroom spending in Arizona has increased for the second year in a row. New figures from Auditor General Lindsey Perry’s office have 54 cents of every education dollar spent statewide this past school year on instruction. That largely includes salaries and benefits for teachers and aides as well as instructional supplies like pencils and paper, instructional software,

athletics, band and choir. That compares with 53.8 cents for the prior year and 53.5 cents the year before that. Honing in on Glendale and Peoria school districts reveals local findings. Deer Valley Unified School District spent the most among Glendale and Peoria school districts, clocking in at 59.8 cents last year, up from 56.5 cents the previous year. Glendale Union High School District (GUHSD) had the largest increase, however, spiking from 53.4 to 57.8 cents, a 4.4-percent increase.

Circulator bus route coming to north Peoria

Peoria residents in the northern part of the city can opt to let someone else do the driving beginning next month. Peoria on the Go, or POGO, will begin operating April 22. A circulator bus route, it is based in the P83 Entertainment District at Mariners Way and 83rd Avenue, by Huntington University. Peoria Transit Manager Cathy Colbath said the bus will operate from P83, along 83rd Avenue to Happy Valley Road. “It’s about an 18-mile loop,” she said. “It serves four corners: Lake Pleasant Parkway/Happy Valley Road; Sunrise Mountain Library/Sunrise Mountain High School and Liberty High School. It also goes into Arrowhead Towne Center.” From Happy Valley Road, the bus route

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Washington Elementary School District was the only other local district to see an increase, up 0.3 percent to 53.8 cents. Glendale Elementary School District (GESD) saw the largest decrease, dropping 4.2 percent in 2018, down to 49.3 cents. Just behind was Alhambra Elementary School District, which fell 3.7 percent to 52.7 cents. In more minor instances, Pendergast Elementary School District dropped 0.2

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BUSES from 1 goes west to Lake Pleasant Parkway, and then turns south to Deer Valley Road. From there, the route travels east to 98th Avenue. It then goes to Lake Pleasant Parkway, where it turns east to 91st Avenue. Then, the bus turns south to Bell Road, before turning east and continuing back to 83rd Avenue and Mariners Way. The bus will run from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, Colbath said. Five buses will run clockwise and counterclockwise at 30-minute intervals. The bus makes a stop at a transit center on the north side of Arrowhead Towne Center, at 79th and Campobello avenues and by AMC Theatres. The city contracted with Valley Metro to do the driving, Colbath said. Each 20-passenger bus is handicap-accessible and features a ramp for wheelchairs. To learn more about the new circulator route, Colbath can be reached at 623-773-7993.

New 20-passenger buses will begin operating April 22 in north Peoria. They will travel from 83rd Avenue and Mariners Way to Happy Valley Road and Lake Pleasant Parkway, which is an 18-mile loop. (Photo by Carolyn Dryer)

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Assured water supply takes planning The city of Peoria is made up of 178 square miles and is home to more than 172,000 residents. As we continue to grow and move our city into the future, I am often asked about important topics related to public safety, transportation, development, schools and many others. With this in mind, I want to take some time each month to address a different subject that may be on the minds of our residents. Q: Can you explain the 100-year of assured water supply guarantee? A: As you have probably already seen in the news, Gov. Doug Ducey and the State Legislature passed the Drought Contingency Plan (DCP) just before the deadline on January 31. This was an extensive process that began with many stakeholders more than a year ago, and I am pleased they were able to reach an agreement. It is important to note that the DCP applies only to users of the Colorado River water that is transported through Central Arizona via the Central Arizona Project canal. The seven basin states that use that water source were all required by the federal government to provide new rules for prioritizing their water allocations amid the long-term drought affecting the river. Protecting water in the desert has been a long-time priority for Arizona leaders. After years of hard, collective work, the Arizona Groundwater Management Act was ratified in 1980 to assure that anyone using groundwater must replace that same amount of groundwater back into the aquifer. A key piece of this legislation is the 100-year guarantee. This critical component of the 1980 Groundwater Management Act requires that new subdivisions in Maricopa County demonstrate a 100-year supply of water before any lot is sold. Assured water supply: Peoria holds a designation of assured water supply, issued by the Arizona Department of Water Resources. The city has held a

CommeNTArY Cathy Carlat Mayor of Peoria designation of assured water supply since 1997. It is periodically reviewed and updated, with the last update in 2010. This designation means Peoria has water supplies that are physically, legally and continuously available for 100 years. Peoria is part of an active management area, which means we must meet the goals and codes of long-term water management as specified in the management plan, that the water quality meets all standards, and that the city has the financial resources to deliver that water. Those supplies are matched against the current, committed and projected demand for the next 100 years. The supplies must exceed the demand, and Peoria prudently plans for both. Peoria’s water resources portfolio is diverse and was acquired incrementally following decades of planning and foresight by city leaders. Peoria’s water resources are comprised of a variety of replenishable sources of water including Central Arizona Project (CAP) water, Salt River Project (SRP) water and recovered (well) water. Collectively, these supplies provide the necessary redundancy, resiliency and operational flexibility to ensure that Peoria continues to foster quality of life by meeting water demands well into the future. Central Arizona Project: CAP water is the source of supply for roughly 40 percent of Peoria’s water. The CAP canal transports to Arizona Colorado River water that originally fell as snow in the Rocky Mountains. In addition to treating CAP water for potable uses, Peoria stores CAP water underground

for use if CAP water supplies are curtailed. Salt River Project: SRP water accounts for approximately 30 percent of Peoria’s supply. This water originates in a different watershed than the Colorado River watershed, in large part the mountains in northern Arizona. If SRP surface water were to run short, SRP has approximately 250 wells to offset the shortage. Recovery programs: Recovered water pumped from underground aquifers via wells constitutes more than 20 percent of Peoria’s supply. Each year, Peoria stores more water underground than it recovers. This water is “banked,” just like a savings account for future use. Well water is part of Peoria’s reserve supply and serves as a buffer against shortages on either the CAP or SRP system and provides operational redundancy. If any source of supply is stressed, the remaining sources can be used to meet demands. Water conservation: Water conservation is also part of our planning. Through conservation and finite planning, Arizona uses less water annually than it did 40 years ago, despite our rapid population growth. Additionally, Peoria has become very good at reusing water for landscaping, parks and urban lakes. Turf replacement:Peoria also offers turf replacement incentives. Low water use plants can create a beautiful setting for any home, and yet limited turf still has its place. If you would like to learn more, visit our water conservation page at https://bit.ly/2Ux5jIf. Peoria’s designation of assured water supply does indeed represent planning for the next century, so that this desert city can thrive in an arid environment. I hope you find this information to be helpful. If you have any further questions about this topic, do not hesitate to contact my office at 623-773-5133.

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percent to 53.4 cents and Dysart Unified School District decreased 0.1 percent to 56.1 cents. Over at Peoria Unified School District, spending remained at a steady 56.8 cents for the second consecutive year. Reporting on the state, Perry said the instructional share is still 4.6 percentage points below the high point in 2004. And even after adjusting for inflation, total per-pupil spending is $177 less now than it was in 2004 and $861 below the high point in 2008 before the Great Recession. The state’s average total per-pupil cost of educating one student was $9,929 this past school year, with Washington and GUHSD having been the only two districts surpassing that. GUHSD was the highest, at $10,385, and Washington was next, at $9,995. PUSD decreased its total cost from $8,990 in 2017 to $8,469 in 2018, a decrease of $521 per student. GESD shaved off $385, spending $8,120; while Alhambra decreased $377, to $9,031; Deer Valley decreased $123, to $864; and Dysart only saved $60 over the previous year, having spent $8,173 in 2018. Pendergast had the highest increase in total cost per-pupil spending, up $929 to $9,117 in 2018. Perry said additional dollars did boost the average teacher pay in Arizona from $48,372 to $48,951. And she said that, overall, school districts employed 101 additional teachers, which resulted in a slight reduction in the state’s studentsper-teacher ratio. Still, she said, a gap remains between Arizona and the rest of the country. Even with the boost in teacher pay, salaries here remain close to $11,300 below the national average.

GUHSD has the largest average teacher pay, at $62,839, nearly $14,000 above the state average. Alhambra ($59,625), Pendergast ($52,077), Dysart ($51,309) and PUSD ($50,198) were the only other districts that ranked above the state average. GESD has the lowest average teacher pay, winding up $8,902 below the state average, at $40,049. Washington ($43,938) and Deer Valley ($45,552) were also below the state average in teacher pay. “Part of the reason for Arizona’s lower average teacher salary may be to due Arizona’s teachers having fewer years of experience, on average, when compared to the national average,” Perry reported. She said Arizona teachers average 11 years of experience compared with the national figure of 13.7 years. And there’s something else. In the most recent year, Arizona’s average class size was 18.5 students per teacher compared to the national average of 16. Locally, GUHSD (21.6), Pendergast (21.2), Alhambra (20.7), Dysart (20.2) and PUSD (19.1) were above the state’s average class size, while GESD (17.6), Deer Valley (17.2) and Washington (16.7) landed below that number. The bottom line, she said, is Arizona spends less than $8,300 per student in operating costs compared with the national average of more than $11,800, with 54 percent of those Arizona dollars winding up in the classroom in Arizona compared with 60.9 percent of the higher national education spending figure. But Perry said this isn’t due to high administration costs, pointing out that these costs in the average Arizona district eat up 10.4 percent of dollars, versus 11.2 percent nationally.

(Of local districts, Perry did flag one as having high administration costs, however. GESD spent 12.2 percent of dollars on administration, its per-pupil cost coming in at $912. In contrast, the state spent $860.) What is making a difference, Perry said, are other costs. One of those falls in the category of “plant operations,” primarily what districts spend on energy. She said some districts have worked to identify the potential for improved efficiency and cost savings. But, overall, Arizona schools spend 11.9 percent of their budgets on plant operations, versus 9.2 percent for the rest of the country. GUHSD was the only district that was above the state average, with 12.0 percent for plant operations. The other seven districts placed below. Arizona, on average, also spends more on food service, transportation and instructional support, that last category for things like salaries for curriculum directors, Perry noted. Food service costs were high in the cases of GESD (9.4 percent of budget), Alhambra (8.6) and Washington (8.4). Alhambra spent, on average, $3.43 on each meal, while GESD spent $3.18 per meal and GUHSD spent $3.11 per meal. The state average for food service costs, for comparison, was $3.02. Despite consuming budgets to varying degrees, high transportation costs were observed at several districts when analyzing two sub-categories: cost per mile and cost per rider. Dysart spent 4.7 percent of its budget on transportation; while Deer Valley ranked second, with 4.3 percent; and Washington ranked third, with 4.2 percent. Alhambra and GUHSD also had high transportation costs, dedicating 3.6

percent and 3.4 percent of their budgets, respectively. When it comes to cost per mile, however, Alhambra was at the top, spending, on average, $8.20, while Deer Valley spent the least of those five, with $5.10 per mile. The real gap with the state, however, is in the category of student support, everything from attendance clerks and social workers to counselors, nurses, audiologists and speech pathologists. Perry said some of that could be due to the number of school districts serving a large percentage of students living in poverty or those with special needs, all of whom need additional services. Alhambra increased spending on student support by $68 per pupil, to $785, while Washington increased its spending by $19 per pupil, bringing its total to $838. Dysart was next, with an increase of $17 to $687. GESD and GUHSD were the only other districts to increase spending. GESD increased student support spending per pupil by $12, coming in at $608 in 2018, while GUHSD increased spending by $3, hitting $606 in 2018. PUSD ($753) decreased student support spending by $20 between 2017 and 2018, with Deer Valley also decreasing spending by $3, bringing it to $559. Pendergast remained the same at $608. Perry said, though, there are things districts can do to cut down on nonclassroom expenses. One thing Perry said her auditors identified are districts that build new schools when they already had low-capacity usage rates at existing facilities. There also were districts that had built new schools or added on to existing ones in anticipation of enrollment growth that did not materialize.

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Java Grounds opens coffee shop at City Hall

“But again, I don’t own a coffee shop to own a coffee shop,” he continued. “I own a coffee shop to empower kids, Joe Eriquez finally has a satellite equip them with work skills and life café. skills. I’ve worked with special needs He opened his second Java Grounds and kids from Sunrise Mountain High February 28 in the café space at City School.” Hall, 8401 W. Monroe Street. The Eriquez said he impacts kids’ lives just original Java Grounds, which opened by showing up. seven years ago, remains active in the He doesn’t just have a couple coffee Fry’s shopping center at the southwest shops. He also has a community garden corner of 83rd Avenue and Deer Valley in Glendale, just a few miles away. Road. Printed in the Heart for the City Java Grounds doesn’t just serve coffee brochure is: “The community garden is and donuts. On a hot day, customers can a place where kids are presented with find various smoothie flavors and iced instructions on nutrition and gardening. lattes. And when it is open, sandwiches Java.grounds.employee.leilani.schwoebel.hands.chad.Vinck.his.order.alongside. This garden benefits all parts of the comowner.Joe.eriquez...eriquez’s.new.coffee.shop.at.city.Hall.is.open.6.a.m..to.6. munity as a place to grow vegetables, a and breakfast burritos are available. It is open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday p.m..Monday.through.thursday..(Photo by Carolyn Dryer) venue for community events or a destinathrough Thursday, the same hours as tion for local schools’ field trips.” city employees. But the public isn’t City programs. Eriquez said, “We provide an atmo“Today, we talked about entrepreneurexcluded. “It puts kids to work, gives kids life ship and what that involves and why we sphere for kids to be able to learn. I’m The new café serves the same purpose skills, culinary and social skills,” Eriquez do what we do,” he added. not big on titles; nor are kids. You just as the original. It is a nonprofit workforce said. “We just had a bunch of kids here at At the City Hall Java Grounds, earn the right to be heard. Show a kid development center. It provides steady 11:30. They were part of the DECA pro- Eriquez serves up BBQ Wednesdays, you respect them and they respect you jobs for at-risk youth. The proceeds gram. They work to get a grade. They’re which means a sandwich, chips and 50 right back.” from the café go toward Heart for the learning a skill, a craft. One part of Heart for the City propercent off a drink. Thursdays, it is a burrito and breakfast sandwich, which vides opportunities for low-income, also gives patrons 50 percent off their inner-city kids to play club ball, usually an activity inner-city, low-income drink with a combo order. Also, for city employees, Java youth cannot afford. But Heart for the Grounds sells an all-day refill ice tea City provides the coaches, transportation and all the protective equipment, for $5; there is no limit on refills. as well as drinks and food for practices “We’ve been very busy, I’m pleasWherever you live, work, or play. antly surprised,” Eriquez said. “But I and games. The Java Grounds farther up the road know the quality of the coffee and drinks is good. We just do our best to keep is open 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. things going. natural gas lines BY CAROLYN DRYER Peoria Times Editor

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“Although decisions to close schools can be difficult and painful, these decisions are important because school district funding is based primarily on the number of students enrolled, and not at all on the amount of square footage maintained,” she said. And Perry said the record shows that there are things that can be done to cut fixed costs. For example, she said, the districts her auditors found as being more efficient do things like monitor food prices and maximize the use of commodities provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. She also said they limit overtime and

unproductive time by having employees perform other duties. And Perry said the most efficient districts plan bus routes to ensure, where possible, the buses are filled to at least 75 percent of capacity. At the other end of the spectrum, she said, the less-efficient districts have costly benefit packages and higher noninstructional staffing levels, spend more on meals and conference travel for employees and governing board members, and lack preventative maintenance plans to maintain buildings and buses. – Peoria Times Staff Writer Darrell Jackson contributed to this report.

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Seven people charged with selling fraudulent jewelry BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

A federal grand jury in Phoenix recently returned a 38-count indictment against U.S. and Philippines-based conspirators for operating a fraudulent scheme to import Native Americanstyle jewelry and sell it to retail stores and individuals across the southwest United States as authentic jewelry made by Native Americans. Among those charged with the crimes are Richard Dennis Nisbet, 70, and his daughter Laura Marye Lott, 31, both of Peoria. The indictment alleges Nisbet and Lott conspired with others to design and manufacture the Native American-style jewelry in the Philippines and import the jewelry to the United States. Lott then allegedly delivered the jewelry to retail stores in Arizona, Texas and other states, and collected payments. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the conspirators allegedly perpetrated this international fraud and

money laundering scheme for several years in violation of federal laws, including the Indian Arts and Crafts Act (IACA). According to the indictment, the defendants and their conspirators used various jewelry businesses – including Last Chance Jewelers and LMN Jewelers – to design and manufacture jewelry in the Native American style at factories in the Philippines, where Filipino jewelry-makers made all of the jewelry. The conspirators allegedly took several measures to ensure the jewelry resembled authentic Native American-made jewelry, including copying jewelry designs from genuine Native American artists, using traditional Native American motifs and symbols, and stamping the jewelry with the initials of alleged Native American artists. According to the indictment, the jewelry was then imported into the United States by FedEx, or smuggled into the United States by hand or through the Philippines Postal System, to end destinations in Arizona. From there,

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Indian produced, an Indian product, or the product of a particular Indian and Indian tribe. The law is designed to prevent products from being marketed as “Indian made,” when the products are not, in fact, made by Indians. It covers all Indian and Indian-style traditional and contemporary arts and crafts produced after 1935, and broadly applies to the marketing of arts and crafts by any person in the United States. The IACA provides critical economic benefits for Native American cultural development by recognizing that forgery and fraudulent arts and crafts diminish the livelihood of Native American artists and craftspeople by lowering both market prices and standards. This case was investigated by the FWS Office of Law Enforcement for the Southwest Region and HSI Phoenix, with assistance from the Arizona Game and Fish Department, the Bureau of Land Management Office of Law Enforcement and Security and the Indian Arts and Crafts Board, the U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations and the Texas Game Wardens. Trial Attorney Mona Sahaf of the Criminal Division’s Human Rights and Special Prosecutions Section and Assistant U.S. Attorneys Peter Sexton and Mark Wenker of the District of Arizona are prosecuting the case.

Peoria Police Department makes changes to alarm program BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

The Peoria Police Department has partnered with PM AM Corporation to administer an alarm program. PM AM is a national company with expertise in municipal alarm programs and will be responsible for alarm registration, false alarm billing and educational training, and share in providing customer service. In addition, the city’s alarm ordinance and fee schedule were updated. The alarm ordinance requires all residents and businesses to register their alarm and renew registration annually. The initial registration fee is $20 for residential locations; $140 for commer-

cial locations. The annual renewal fee is $10 for residential locations; $20 for commercial locations. Failure to register alarm systems with the Peoria Police Alarm Program will result in additional penalties. If your alarm is already registered, you do not need to re-register; your alarm data has been transferred to PM AM. Registrations and renewal payments can be made online at famspermit.com/ peoria, or by mail at: city of Peoria Alarm Program, P.O. Box 143337, Irving, Texas 75014. For any questions related to the Peoria Police Alarm Program, call PM AM at 1-888-509-9159 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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PUSD announces winners in annual Patriotic Speech Contest Parkridge Elementary School

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Four students emerged as first-place winners in the district’s 32nd Annual Patriotic Speech Contest on Thursday, March 7. For the contest, fifth- and sixth-grade students delivered a two- to threeminute persuasive speech on one of several topics patriotic in nature based on a prompt. Seventh and eighth graders prepared a three- to five-minute persuasive speech on patriotism, and interpreted famous quotes as the inspiration for their speeches. Parents and community members can watch and listen to all of the Patriotic Speech Contest contestants on the district’s YouTube channel, youtube. com/pusdofficialchannel, at the end of March. The top Patriotic Speech Contest winners from Area 1 elementary schools, in the seventh/eighth-grade division, were: 1st Place: Franz Mascunana from

2nd Place: Colleen Corcoran from Frontier Elementary School 3rd Place: Ava Nicholas from Lake Pleasant Elementary School 4th Place: Jacqueline Martinez from Pioneer Elementary School 5th Place: Allyson Reichling from Coyote Hills Elementary School The top Patriotic Speech Contest winners from Area 1 elementary schools, in the fifth/sixth-grade division, were: 1st Place: Allie Black from Oakwood Elementary School 2nd Place: Caden Hammond from Frontier Elementary School 3rd Place: Victoria Mitchell from Vistancia Elementary School 4th Place: Craig Barrett from Oasis

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the top.patriotic.speech.contest winners from.area 1 elementary schools hold their certificates and plaques following the award ceremony March 7 at the.peoria unified.school.district administration center. (Photo courtesy PUSD)

Elementary School 5th Place: Marydith Sundkamp from Apache Elementary School The top Patriotic Speech Contest winners from Area 2 elementary schools, in the seventh/eighth-grade division, were: 1st Place: Frank Beard from Country Meadows Elementary School

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allie.black, left, won first place in the fifth/sixth-grade division in.area 1, and franz Mascunana won first place in the seventh/eighth-grade division from.area 1. (Photo courtesy PUSD)

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CoNTeST from 10 2nd Place: Erica Maglalang from Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School 3rd Place: Leah Bucher from Santa Fe Elementary School 4th Place: Hanine Akram from Alta Loma Elementary School 5th Place: Victoria Ordonez from Desert Palms Elementary School The top Patriotic Speech Contest winners from Area 2 elementary schools, in the fifth/sixth-grade division, were: 1st Place: Jeovanni James from Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School 2nd Place: Seth Bucher from Santa Fe Elementary School 3rd Place: Yailene Zepeda from Desert Valley Elementary School 4th Place: Savannah Dignard from Desert Palms Elementary School

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5th Place: Florencetine Wright from Sun Valley Elementary School Peoria Unified serves more than 37,000 students in 34 elementary schools, seven high schools and one non-traditional high school. With open enrollment and alternative educational opportunities, the district boasts a 94 percent high school graduation rate.

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United Way introduces ‘Operation Uplift’ volunteer, leadership effort BY STEVEN SOLOMON Peoria Times Contributing Writer

In the spirit of the upcoming National Volunteer Month in April, the Valley of the Sun United Way is now accepting applications to fund small impact-driven projects that would help fulfill the needs of metro Phoenix communities. Community members, 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organizations and public schools are eligible. “It’s a new initiative we started in February in collaboration with Mercy Care, our presenting sponsor, which provided $50,000 for the program,” said Francisco Avalos, United Way’s director of engagement. “Our goal is several dozen applications, if not more. We got four in the first week. I anticipate volume being pretty high.” The program focuses on enhancing learning and living environments,

encouraging volunteerism, addressing gaps in the system, and building connections in Valley communities throughout Maricopa County. The micro-grants are small, but flexible, so that eligible organizations can apply for them. Three.grant.tiers There are three tiers of grants awarded from the United Way’s Operation Uplift Micro-Grant Program for volunteer project ideas. “Tier 1 is a tool-only request, so that might be for a teenager in Avondale who wants to do a school cleanup or a Boy Scout Troop in Peoria that wants to do a project,” Avalos said, noting that the United Way has collaborated with the Phoenix Community ToolBank to offer almost any tool needed for any volunteer job. “These would be tools like drills, hammers, screwdrivers, paint brushes and rollers.”

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A Tier 2 request would be for tools and materials costing up to $200, such as paint, roller pads, drop cloths, trash bags, hardware and tape. “If you’re a mom in Goodyear who wants to paint a particular school room, you can apply for tools and materials,” Avalos said. A Tier 3 request is a financial contribution, up to a maximum of $200. In addition to helping eliminate the barriers of the cost of paint, tools and other materials needed to make improvements to schools, playgrounds, shelters and other infrastructure, Operation Uplift said the micro-grants will help provide leadership and volunteer opportunities for locals looking to serve their communities and advocate for these causes. A change creator “It’s all about how we can eliminate barriers for individuals in local communities to rise up to create change in their home communities,” Avalos said. Recently funded projects include a Rotary Club in Surprise that repainted a room at a local domestic violence shelter, campus beautification at the Esperanza Elementary School in Maryville, and repainting of pantry walls at ICM Food & Clothing Bank in central Phoenix. Applications are reviewed every week by a United Way volunteerism subcommittee of a half-dozen community members, business partners and nonprofit partners. All projects must be completed by April 30. Valley of the Sun United Way has

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Volunteers of all ages help during an Operation Uplift project at the Maryvale Golden Gate Community Garden.(Photo courtesy United Way)

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Solar shines on the West Valley BY KELSEY MAKINGS Peoria Times Contributing Writer

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Blood donors needed to replace winter storm cancellations BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Arizona’s winter storms recently forced the cancellation of numerous blood drives in Flagstaff, Prescott and the White Mountains. Adverse weather conditions, along with the cold and flu season, have severely impacted the ability of many donors to give blood, further reducing blood supplies. So, Vitalant is organizing new ways for individuals to give blood. While donors of all blood types are needed to rebuild supplies, TypeO is always in greatest demand. In emergency situations, when a patient’s blood type isn’t known, doctors reach for Type-O blood until the patient can be stabilized. Peoria blood donor opportunities are as follows:

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14, Oakcraft Inc., 7733 W. Olive Avenue (Bloodmobile) • 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 16, The Laughton Team, 8631 W. Union Hills Drive (Bloodmobile) • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16, Vistancia Community, 29701 N. Sunrise Point, (Bloodmobile by MVC Pool) • 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, Westbrook Village Pickleball Club, 18823 N. Country Club Parkway (Bloodmobile) • Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 23, Dakota’s Run @ Huntington University – Sponsored by Green Knights MMC, 8385 W. Mariners Way (Bloodmobile) • 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, city of Peoria, 8351 W. Cinnabar Avenue (Peoria Room) To schedule an appointment to give blood, go to bloodhero.com or call 877-258-4825 (877-25-VITAL).

Encompass Health Valley of the Sun hosting fourth amputee running clinic BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Encompass Health Valley of the Sun Rehabilitation Hospital is bringing back its annual Amputee Running Clinic to help amputees relearn the skills needed to safely start running again. The fourth annual clinic is at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at Grand Canyon University’s Prescott Intramural Field. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The event will be held, rain or shine, and lunch will be provided. Participants will be inspired and educated on how to safely train when running with a prosthetic device. “We are grateful to help people return to the things they love or try a new activity after encountering a debilitating illness or injury,” said Lonnie Coughran, physical therapist assistant and organizer of the Encompass Health Amputee Running Clinic. “Through this clinic and working alongside dedicated partners, we have helped many who have experienced limb loss regain their confidence and return to something they

thought might not be possible.” The Encompass Health Amputee Running Clinic is offered at no cost for amputee runners of all ages. Participants will have access to test state-of-theart components for use and training purposes. Runners are encouraged to bring family members and caregivers to support them as they participate in the event. Out-of-town visitors can reserve hotel accommodations at Grand Canyon University Hotel at gcuhotel.com. Provide weight, measurement from socket to ground, and type of attachment: pyramid or block if this information is know. Guests will also be asked to provide cotton unisex T-shirt sizes. If computer access is limited, contact Diane Hendrix at 623-334-5423. An RSVP is requested and may be directed to Diane Hendrix at 623334-5423 or diane.hendrix@encompasshealth.com. Register online at ehc.news/amputee-running-clinic. For those unable to RSVP in advance, same-day walk ups will be permitted.

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Mayor names Don Lencho’s Restaurant of the Month BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Mayor Cathy Carlat named Don Lencho’s Mexican & Seafood Restaurant as her restaurant of the month for February 2019. “Located at the northwest corner of Peoria and 84th Avenue, Don Lencho’s is an authentic find that has been serving quality Mexican food and seafood specialties for the past 20 years, right in the heart of Peoria,” Carlat said. Raised near the Pacific Ocean in Jalisco and Michoacán, Mexico, owners Guadencio and Raquel Aguilar have brought the rich culture and deep-sea flavors of their hometowns to Peoria, she said. Don Lencho’s menu infuses the classic flavors of authentic Mexican cuisine, like menudo and tacos; and ocean specialties such as shrimp, fish

and oysters. All menu items are made fresh each day, just as the Aguilar family said they would prepare for guests in their home. Helping run the day-to-day operations is the family’s youngest son, Jose. Jose shared that running a family business has required an “all hands on deck” approach, which he learned the value of at a young age. Carlat said, “Despite the long hours and hard work needed to make the business thrive, the family’s kind nature and welcoming approach has undoubtedly contributed to the long-standing success of the restaurant.” Many customers have been loyal patrons for decades, and the Aguilar family shared that they consider these guests part of their extended family. To learn more about this local favorite, including catering options and daily specials, visit donlenchos.com.

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Park West introduces five new tenants BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Commercial Investment Real Estate (CIRE) Equity has announced the addition of new tenants at Park West shopping center in Peoria. Hash Kitchen, The Sicilian Butcher, The Sicilian Baker Cannoli Bar & Market, Jalapeno Inferno and Pita Jungle will join the lineup of restaurants, retailers and entertainment experiences at the outdoor lifestyle destination. As a part of the $4 million Park West renovation, those dining options are continuing the transformation. Forever 21, Koi Poke, Orange Theory Fitness and Creamistry will also open at the center in 2019, and Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers opened in January. “It’s an exciting time for all of us, as the tremendous growth in the West Valley has assisted us in securing some of the best retail and restaurant concepts in the Phoenix Market,” said Alexis Volen, vice president of asset management at San Diego-based CIRE Equity. “We are thrilled see Park West evolve into the premier familyfriendly shopping and entertainment destination in the area. Our work does not end here, as we will continue to build upon the foundation which we have achieved thus far.”

CIRE Equity announced the $4 million improvement plans in November. Renovations to Park West also include an agave-shaped splash pad in the plaza, as well as wood lattices, misters and greenery that will line the walkways of the center. Signage for Park West and its tenants will embellish both sides of the Loop 101 freeway, while new monument signs will be at the exits along Northern and 99th avenues. A grand re-opening is scheduled for the fall. “The tenant mix and the revitalization of the center really caught our attention – any mix this strong was super attractive to us for placing our first West Valley location,” said Andre Wadsworth, co-owner of Creamistry Arizona. “We are thrilled and can’t wait to open our doors.” Park West’s newest occupants have been brought in by The Corritore Company. The Scottsdale-based specialty real estate firm has helped a variety of shopping centers grow into prominent destinations across the Valley. “This variety of businesses doesn’t exist anywhere else in the West Valley,” said John Corritore, president and founder of The Corritore Company. “Park West has attracted a powerful mix of tenants to complement the

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American Legion Auxiliary needs help with poppies BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Auxiliary members will be in the bingo hall stuffing envelopes as part of its annual poppy mailing at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 17. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. With lots of help, envelope stuffing should be done in a couple of hours. Post 62 is located at 9847 W. Desert Cove Avenue, Peoria. The auxiliary general meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, at the post. In an effort to increase participation in its general meetings, the auxiliary is working to:

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Enjoy student art, music and dance on Peoria streets BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Students will exhibit their artwork and perform dance routines, theater acts, choir performances and band concerts when Valley Schools presents the Peoria Arts & Cultural Festival. The festival will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 30, in Old Town Peoria and Osuna Park at 83rd and Grand avenues. Through the event, the city of Peoria and the Peoria Unified School District brings students’ artistic talents to the forefront. Along with visual art, guests can watch demonstrations; enjoy a kids’ zone area, sponsored by Sky Zone; participate in make-and-take crafts; and shop from the craft vendors. This year’s festival will also feature a chalk artwork.by.schools.in.the.peoria.unified.school.district.is.displayed.throughout.the.streets.of.old.town.in.this.photo.from. art zone/mural and new “pop-up” perthe.2018.festival..(Photo courtesy city of Peoria) formances in locations throughout the

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Vocalist Jane Higgs and the AZ Swing Kings entertain from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Friday, March 15, at Birt’s Bistro in Surprise. (Submitted photo) The Peoria Arts & Cultural Festival features artwork from students throughout the Peoria Unified School District. (Photo courtesy city of Peoria)

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event. The Musical Instrument Museum is back again with the Instrument Petting Zoo, through which it exposes community members to many different types of playable instruments. The event also includes a variety of food trucks, which will serve food and refreshments. It is free to the public and open to guests of all ages. Participation in some of the activities may require the purchase of a wristband for a small fee.

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In addition, the Peoria Police Department will announce the winners of the 7th Annual Anti-Bullying Art Contest, which is sponsored by the Peoria Police Officers Association. The theme of this year’s contest was “All It Takes Is One Voice.” Peoria Unified School District students in third through 12th grade were challenged to create a visual image or photo to depict the theme. For more information, visit peoriaedfoundation.org or call 623-486-6100.

The AZ Swing Kings swing into action from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Friday, March 15, when they perform at Birt’s Bistro, 16752 N. Greasewood Street, Surprise. The concert has a $5 cover charge. The AZ Swing Kings is a 19-piece big band, which includes vocalist Jane Higgs. The group consists of professional all-star musicians who play the authentic sounds of the famous bands

that represented the swing and jazz eras. The band is directed by Lenny King, founder and former leader of the Chicago Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra. The members of the group are residents of many of the West Valley communities, including Glendale, Peoria, Goodyear, Phoenix, Litchfield Park, Surprise, Sun City, Sun City West, and Wickenburg. To RSVP, call 623-584-0065. For more information, or videos, visit azswingkings.com.

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The Hillcrest Dance & Social Club holds dances from 7 to 9:30 p.m. every Saturday at the R.H. Johnson Social Hall, 19803 R.H. Johnson Boulevard, Sun City West. Changes of location are noted. Free West Coast Swing lessons are offered in March and Rumba in April with paid admission. Lessons begin at 6:15 p.m. The cost is $6 for guests; $4 for members. At the dances, live music is always provided. Participants bring their own beverages and snacks. For more information, visit hillcrest. scwclubs.com. The following entertainers are slated for March: March 16: 3-Club St. Pat’s Variety Dance, with music by Soul Impression (At Palm Ridge) March 23; Howard Schneider Variety Band March 30: The Breeze (Complimentary chips and salsa will be offered)

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Kellis tops Independence in preparation for section play BY DARRELL JACKSON Peoria Times Staff Writer

After starting the season with losses in two of his team’s first three games, new Cougars head coach Todd Pyne was looking for improvement from the young squad when heading into the Lady Rider Southwest Classic tournament. Pyne witnessed that and more when Kellis (4-3) defeated Glendale Independence 14-0. During their three-game winning streak, Kellis outscored its opponents 50-2. “We have really started communicating well and hitting the ball well,” Pyne said after the Independence victory. “Coming into this season, I was hoping for a .500 team. Now I think

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we can play with anyone.” Cougars starting pitcher Sydney Roe dominated, allowing only two hits while striking out 10 in the fiveinning game. “I actually thought she was a little off today,” Pyne said. “He was throwing hard and hitting her spots, but she had some misses and actually was a little more dominant in a loss earlier

this season.” Roe struck out 10 of the 16 batters she faced, including five in a row at one point during the game. She also retired the final 11 Patriots hitters. “She is very strong on the mound and, even though she had a few hiccups tonight, she was throwing well,” Pyne said. “We are young, and after knowing what they have done the past

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few seasons, I didn’t want to set my expectations, but these girls are changing that thought.” Over the previous three seasons, the Cougars have struggled to a 14-63-1 record. Pyne said communication was a key factor. “That has changed a lot, and the girls really didn’t have a choice after one of our best players, (junior Ashley) Sandoval tore her MCL and meniscus, but they have really stepped up and have been very vocal on the field and during practices.” Against Independence (3-2), the Cougars started by quickly pushing across five runs in the bottom of the first. With one out, Mary Pearce tripled to right and was brought home on a bunt single by Sara O’Connor. O’Connor was then driven in on a double by Celina Morales, and Morales was brought home on a single by Desarae Leyva. Jisselle Navejas then singled in Leyva and, after a fly out, Navejas was brought across on a double by Suzie Normandin. The Cougars led 5-0 after

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the first inning. “After (Independence) opened the game with a single, I just wanted to get through the first inning, and the offense really opened up when we got to bat,” Pyne said. “The girls made adjustments at the plate and our offense got rolling.” Roe then took over for the Cougars, striking out six of the next ten Patriots batters to dominate on the mound. “It was a workman-like performance for Roe,” Pyne said. “She was moving the ball in and out and was throwing hard but, believe it or not, struggled with hitting her spots at times.” Eight of the nine batters for the Cougars had at least one hit and one RBI in the game, led by Celina Morales, who had three hits, two doubles and a home run while driving in three runs. Leah Calderon, Roe, Pearce, O’Connor, Leyva and Suzie Normandin each had two hits in the game. As the Cougars continue to prepare for Northwest Section play, Pyne said he is aiming to solidify his defense it begins March 26.

“We have a tournament coming up and basically I want to solidify our defense, because we have girls playing in different positions than they planned on when the season started,” Pyne said. “I am comfortable with our pitching. We may not throw no-hitters, but if we can get our defense set, I believe we can hang with anyone.” With the victory, Kellis equaled their win total from last season after six games as Pyne continues to improve the program. “I knew when I came in here that this program had struggled the past few years, but I was ready,” Pyne said. “Now, as they continue to work together, this team has the talents to play even better and we will continue to Kellis.starting.pitcher.sydney.roe.fires.a.pitch.against. work to get better each week independence..Kellis.topped.independence.14-0.for. and hopefully, we can make the.victory..roe.allowed.only.two.hits.and.struck.out. the playoffs.” ten.for.the.victory..(Photo by Darrell Jackson)

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Mountain Ridge lacrosse opens home schedule with victory over Arcadia BY DARRELL JACKSON Peoria Times Staff Writer

Two years removed from a state championship, Mountain Ridge lacrosse is rebuilding after it missed the playoffs last year. Head coach Derek Bahler has his team focused on a return to winning. “Our goal coming into this season is getting back to the playoffs after just missing last season,” Bahler said. “We have a great group of kids that are working hard, and if they keep working, they will get there.” After splitting their first two games of the season on the road, Mountain Ridge’s Mountain Lions opened their home schedule by battling back for a 12-10 victory over Phoenix Arcadia’s Titans March 6 at Cactus High School.

“Big, big win for these guys,” Bahler said. “The way they kept fighting after falling behind early, this was fun to watch.” The game against Arcadia opened with the two teams working the ball around and getting a feel for the matchup. Mountain Ridge gained the first opportunity to score only two minutes into the game, when Brady Wijbrandts stole the ball, raced up the middle and fired a shot that was stopped by Arcadia goalkeeper Jarrett Van Arsdall. Less than a minute later the Mountain Lions scored, when Kyle Schreyer took a pass in front from Kaleb West and fired it into the back of the net. “We got on the board first by attacking the net and moving the ball around early,” Bahler said. “Then we made some mistakes and had too many turnovers.”

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Leading 4-2 after the first quarter, Arcadia opened the second quarter with two goals in the first minute and extended its lead to 7-3 before a time out was called by Bahler. “I told them we needed to stop turning the ball over and pass the ball around,” Bahler said. “They knew what they were doing wrong and they made the adjustments. I didn’t have to tell them anything really.” The Mountain Lions’ Kaleb West broke through with eight minutes left in the second period when he took a pass from Seth Read along the side of the net

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and slipped it past Van Arsdall. Less than a minute later, West struck again, when he took a pass from Wijbrandts and backhanded a shot into the net. After Arcadia extended its lead to 8-5, the Mountain Lions’ Jaden Aberra, Wijbrandts, Read and West scored to give their team the lead, with 1:57 left in the first. Arcadia’s Tucker Loftin tied that game at nine at halftime. “We had too many turnovers and we just couldn’t win a face off in the first half,” Bahler said. “We just discussed making the changes and the boys doing

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what they know in the second half.” That they did, as the Mountain Lions’ defense came out strong in the second. They held the Titans to one second-half goal by Kieran Carr in the first five minutes, before Mountain Ridge goalkeeper Caleb West took over. Mountain Ridge goalkeeper Cole Houser stopped Arcadia’s 13 shots in the final 19 minutes of the game as Mountain Ridge’s defense shut down Arcadia’s offense by pressuring them and keeping them from attacking the net. “(Houser) is playing strong right now and has been working hard, and he is leading this team and was very vocal and got everyone psyched up before this game,” Bahler said. “He is always big, big personality and I believe he can be the best goalie in the state.” Mountain Ridge broke through in the fourth quarter when Wijbrandts picked up a loose ball and raced down the middle of the field, bouncing a shot past Van Arsdall for what proved to be the game winner. Arcadia’s Loftin led all scores with six, while Mountain Ridge was led by West’s five and Wijbrandts’ three. Bahler knows his team is going to need to move the ball around as they prepare for their goal of a playoff run. The Mountain Lions improved to 3-1 after topping Catalina Foothills

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Clem and Evangeline Leslie: a lifetime of service BY QUENTIN TOLBY Peoria Times Contributing Writer

I drove to the Salvation Army Corps on Northern Avenue to meet with Maj. Clement and Evangeline Leslie, but I had a little problem finding them, as the old building was being remodeled. Two years ago when Clem and Evangeline arrived in Glendale, the building remodeling project was at a standstill. They rolled up their sleeves and raised $500,000, and in August the citizens of Glendale will have a very nice newly remodeled home for the Army. I asked them, “Where were you born?” They both said, “Trinidad.” I said, “You knew each other as children?” Clem said, “No, we did not grow Maj..clement.and.evangeline.leslie.have.moved.14.times.during.their.28.years. up together. Both our parents were of.service.with.the.salvation.army..they.presently.serve.at.the.glendale.chapter,. officers in the Salvation Army and 6010.W..northern.avenue..(Submitted photo) went their separate ways, and we did

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not meet until she was 18. She and her three sisters and one brother came to the Salvation Army church my dad was in charge of. “We both sat in the Army band. Her parents liked me, but not for her. I tried to date her and she did not want anything to do with me. She went to college in Kentucky and I went to college in Washington, D.C.” Clem said, “You know, it is a long way from Washington, D.C., to Kentucky; 27 hours on a bus. Riding a bus in the south in 1970 could be a problem, but the lord had his hand on me.” They were married in 1977. In 1978, they both attended the Salvation Army training school for officers and were ordained as ministers. Except for only twice, they have moved to a new location every two years; 14 locations in 28 years of service. I asked, “Is it a blessing or a curse to move every two years?”

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Two Top 10 lists you need to know about A married couple was vacationing in Yosemite Park in the United States. The wife expressed her concern about camping because of bears and said she would feel more comfortable in a motel. The husband said he would like to camp outside in the woods. To calm her concerns, he suggested they talk to the park ranger to see what the likelihood of a bear encounter would be. “Well, we haven’t seen any grizzlies in this area so far this year – or black bears, for that matter,” the ranger said. The wife shrieked, “There are two types of bears out here? How can you tell the difference? Which one is more dangerous?” The ranger replied, “Well, that is easy. If a bear chases you up a tree and it comes up after you, it’s a black

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Pastor Ed Delph Church @ Community bear. If it shakes the tree until you fall out, it’s a grizzly.” The motel room was quite nice that night. I agree with the wife. Enough said. In this case, common sense won out and they may have avoided a difficult situation. But sometimes difficult situations are hard to avoid. In that case, may I suggest what I call the Top Ten Things to Do and Not to Do in a Difficult Situation. In other words, if a bear is shaking the tree of your

life, these might just help you to get a better perspective and make better decisions. Here are the Top Ten Things Not to Do: 10) Let fear and unbelief embrace you causing you to magnify the problem. So far, you’ve survived 100 percent of your worst days. 9) Lose hope. Sometimes when you’re in a dark place and you think you’re buried, you’ve been planted. 8) Get into self-pity and blame shifting. 7) Isolate or insulate yourself. 6) Get stuck in an emotional tar baby. 5) Self-talk yourself into losing and giving up. Be careful how you are talking to yourself because you’re listening. 4) Lose the big picture and fail to see things from God’s perspective. 3) Forget God’s promises or His word in the Bible. 2) Forget who you are and whose you are. 1) Force God

to accept your solution as final. Here are the Top Ten Things to Do: 10) Magnify the Lord and look up. 9) Get God’s perspective from the Bible in order to become proactive. 8) Get a team or group of friends around you to support you. 7) Get spiritual backbone – winners are ex-losers who just got mad. 6) Get some hope and faith from the Bible. 5) Remember God’s promises and God’s grace. Grace recognizes consequences but refuses abandonment. 4) Tap into God’s resources through the power of the Holy Spirit. 3) Choose to be teachable, not offended. Wisdom teeth are what you get when you bite off more than you can chew. 2) Don’t let the sound of your own wheels (emotions) drive you crazy. It’s not the load that breaks you down. It’s the way you’re carrying

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SerVICe from 27 Clem said, “Neither. If you are sure of your calling, you just accept that you’re going to move every two years. It was probably a little harder for the children.” They first met in Trinidad in the church band, and music has always been a big part of their lives. Evangeline is an accomplished pianist and Clem has a great voice. I said, “Most people on the west side really do not look at the Salvation Army as a church. They know and respect it for the good work they do in taking care of people in need.” Clem went on to explain how most every post is different; in some places, they are only a church.

“In Tucson, our mission was the homeless,” he said. “For 20 years, The Salvation Army has tried to build a homeless shelter.” The Army told Clem, “See what you can do.” With God’s help, they raised $7.5 million and built a 35,000-square-foot homeless shelter. In Glendale, the mission is taking care of the working poor. I said, “Clem, I heard you have a law degree.” He said, “True; on my own, I put myself through law school. I am licensed to practice law in Arizona.” I said, “You could have made a lot more money as a lawyer.” He said, “I thought about that, but the Lord’s work was more impor-

tant.” He said Evangeline just got her master’s degree. I said, “After 28 years with the Army and you are still going to school? That is amazing.” Clem explained, “We are both retiring very shortly, but Evangeline will stay on one more year, something they call ‘post-retirement service.’ But I will be around to help her.” Clem is not ready to stop helping people. He started telling me about a dream he has in turning some empty space into a law clinic and offering free legal services to people on the west side. The Leslies’ goal is that Christ be glorified in everything they do and the message of God’s love be introduced to those with whom they

come in contact. Lesson: We all should dedicate ourselves to others, service above self.

I hope this helps you today. As Elvis Presley once said, “When things go wrong, don’t go with them.” Besides that, you don’t want to

go running around with a bear behind. I hope you caught the previous sentence. It could make your whole day. To learn more about Pastor Ed

Delph, the Church-Community Connection and Nation strategy, call 623376-6757, e-mail nationstrategy@ cs.com or visit nationstrategy.com.

Do you know someone on the northwest side who puts service to mankind above themselves, who has given so much to others, someone who has gone the extra mile to help others? Contact me, retired Judge Quentin Tolby, at partrac@cox.net or 623-606-7505.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice to Creditors NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: 1. On February 12, 2019, Christina L. Larsen whose address is 18452 W Sunnyslope Ln, Waddell, AZ 85355, the Successor Trustee of that trust agreement known as The Jean E. Brillhart Revocable Living Trust dated June 13, 2018, assumed the duties of Trustee because of the death of Jean E. Brillhart, the Trustor and initial Trustee under said trust agreement. 2. DEADLINE TO MAKE CLAIMS. All persons having claims against this trust 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 Successor Trustee whose address is provided in Paragraph 1 of this Notice. DATED: 2/12/19 /s/ Christina L Larsen PUBLISHED: Peoria Times, Feb. 28, Mar 7, 14, 2019 /18742

ORDINANCES The following Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Peoria City Council on March 5, 2019 can be viewed in their entirety at www.peoriaaz. gov/councilmeetings ORDINANCE NO. 2019-05 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA, EXTENDING AND INCREASING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA, MARICOPA COUNTY, STATE OF ARIZONA PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 7, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, BY ANNEXING THERETO CERTAIN TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, AND PROVIDING FOR THE RECORDING OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE ANNEXATION. WHEREAS, the territory described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference thereto, and as illustrated on the map attached hereto as Exhibit B, which is likewise incorporated herein reference thereto, is existing Maricopa County right of way (hereafter “right of way”), known as Pinnacle Peak Road from 70th Avenue to 75th Avenue; and WHEREAS, such right of way has no taxable real property located within such right of way; and WHEREAS, the City of Peoria, Arizona is desirous of extending and increasing the corporate limits of the City of Peoria, Arizona to include the right of way; and WHEREAS, the right of way is adjacent to the existing corporate limits of the City of Peoria, Arizona for the entire length of the proposed annexation; and WHEREAS, the governing body of Maricopa County, Arizona has or contemplates giving its mutual consent to the annexation of such territory within the County right of way by the City of Peoria, Arizona; and WHEREAS, by adoption of this ordinance, it is the intent and desire of the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, to mutually consent to and to annex the right of way to the City of Peoria, Arizona, and to give their mutual consent thereto; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona as follows: SECTION 1. That the territory in the Maricopa County right of way as described in Exhibits A and B attached hereto is hereby annexed to the City of Peoria, Arizona, and that the

tion of this ordinance, it is the intent and desire of the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, to mutually consent to and to annex the right of way to the City of Peoria, Arizona, and to give their mutual consent thereto; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona as follows: SECTION 1. That the territory in the Maricopa County right of way as described in Exhibits A and B attached hereto is hereby annexed to the City of Peoria, Arizona, and that the present corporate limits of the City of Peoria, Arizona are hereby extended and increased to include the Maricopa County right of way described in Exhibits A and B attached hereto, all of which such right of way is contiguous for the entire length thereof to the present corporate limits of the City of Peoria, Arizona. SECTION 2. That a copy of this Ordinance, together with an accurate map of the territory hereby annexed to the City of Peoria, Arizona, certified by the Mayor of said City be forthwith filed and recorded in the office of the County Recorder’s of Maricopa County, Arizona. SECTION 3. The annexation herein provided for shall become effective upon the last of the following to occur: 1. The effective date of this Ordinance, in the manner prescribed by law, or 2. The date that the consent of the governing body of Maricopa County, Arizona consenting the annexation herein enacted shall become effective in the manner provided bylaw. SECTION 4. WHEREAS, it is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health and safety of the City of Peoria, Arizona that this Ordinance become immediately effective, an emergency is declared to exist, and this Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona this 5th day of March, 2019. Cathy Carlat, Mayor Date Signed ATTEST: Rhonda Geriminsky, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Vanessa P. Hickman, City Attorney Published in: Peoria Times Publication Date: March 15, 2019 Effective Date: ATTACHMENTS: 1. Exhibit A – LegalDescription 2. Exhibit B - Map All exhibits on file in the Peoria City Clerk’s Office Publish: Peoria Times, Mar.14, 2019 / 19232

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The following Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Peoria City Council on March 5, 2019 can be viewed in their entirety at www.peoriaaz. gov/councilmeetings RESOLUTION NO. 2019-39 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. 1216, WEST POINTE 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. 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 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

preservation of the parkway and related this Resolution and of all resolutions, orfacilities, has aesthetic value, and maindinances and notices pertaining to this tains and increases the value of propResolution, the improvement as herein erty within the District; and WHEREAS, Peoria Times described is hereby designated City of the City Council declares that the mainPeoria Maintenance Improvement Distenance of landscaping included within trict No. 1216. Section 3. Determination and adjacent to a parkway and related of Need. In the opinion of the City Counfacilities preserves and promotes the cil, the Work is of more than local or orhealth, safety, and welfare of those citdinary public benefit. The City Council izens of the City of Peoria living within hereby orders that all amounts due or to the District as well as preservation of the become due with respect to the Work streets and parkways which may be adshall be chargeable upon the respective versely impacted by drainage and other lots, pieces and parcels of land within water formations; and WHEREAS, the the Assessment District. Section 4. PreCity of Peoria declares that the maintenparation of Assessment Diagrams. The ance of a landscaped buffer between a City Engineer is hereby authorized and parkway and the adjacent developdirected to prepare duplicate diagrams ments reduces the visual and other im(Assessment Diagrams) of the property pact of light, air and noise pollution and contained within the Assessment District. tends to increase personal and vehicuThe diagrams shall show each separate lar safety on the parkway and delot, numbered consecutively, the approxcreases the likelihood vehicular acciimate area in square feet of each lot, and dents will harm adjacent developments the location of the lot in relation to the in furtherance of the health, safety and work proposed to bedone. Section 5. Exwelfare of those citizens of the City livclusion of Certain Property. Any public ing within the District; and WHEREAS, street or alley within the boundaries of the City Council declares that maintenthe Assessment District is hereby omitance of landscaped drainage and other ted from the assessment hereafter to be water control facilities and features withmade. Any lot belonging to the United in, near or adjacent to a parkway and reStates, the State, a county, city, school lated facilities tends to preserve the district or any political subdivision or instructural integrity of the parkway and stitution of the State or county, which is mitigates flooding of adjacent areas and included within the Assessment District the structural integrity of the parkway shall be omitted from the assessment and mitigates flooding of adjacent areas hereafter made. Section 6. Officers Not and the parkway by draining water to Liable. In no event will the City of Peoria and from the parkway in furtherance of or any officer thereof be liable for any the health, safety and welfare of those portion of the cost of said Improvement citizens of the City of Peoria living within District nor for any delinquency of perthe District: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT sons or property assessed. Section 7. RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND Annual Statement. The City Council shall COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA make annual statements and estimates AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Definitions. In of the expenses of the District which this Resolution, the following terms shall shall be provided for by the levy and colhave the following meanings: "Assesslection of ad valorem taxes upon the asment Diagrams" shall mean those dusessed value of all real and personal plicate diagrams of the property conproperty in the District as provided in tained in the Assessment District is to be A.R.S. § 48-574 and amendments filed with the Clerk and approved by the thereto. Section 8. Statutory Authority. Mayor and Council. "Assessment DisThe Work and all proceedings pertaintrict" shall mean the lots, pieces or paring thereto shall be performed under the cels of land lying within the boundaries provisions of Title 48, Article 2, specificdescribed on Exhibit B attached hereto ally Section 48-574, and all amendand as shown on the map on file with the ments thereto and pursuant to Article I, City Engineer. "City" shall mean the City Section 3, (8) of the Peoria City Charter. of Peoria, Arizona. "City Council" or Section 9. Delegation of Authority. The "Council" shall mean the Mayor and City Engineer is hereby authorized to fill Council of the "Clerk" shall mean the in any blanks and to make any minor City Clerk. "Engineer" shall mean City corrections necessary to complete the Engineer. "Lots" shall mean all lots, Plans and Specifications and the Conpieces or parcels of land lying within the tract Documents. PASSED AND ADOPAssessment District. "Parkways" shall TED by the Mayor and Council of the mean those streets and rights-of-way City of Peoria, Arizona, this 5th day of which are designated in Exhibit B as March, 2019. CITY OF PEORIA, an Ari"Parkways," and specifically those porzona municipal corporation Cathy Carlat, tions of Pedestrian Facilities, Parks, ReMayor _ _ Date Signed ATTEST: tention, Detention and Storm Water Rhonda Geriminsky, City Clerk APManagement Facilities included within or PROVED AS TO FORM: Vanessa P. adjacent to the Assessment District. Hickman, City Attorney Effective Date: "Plans and Specifications" shall mean Publish: Peoria Times, Mar.14, 21, 2019 the engineer's estimate for the Mainten/ 19227 ance Improvement District No. 1216 filed with the Clerk prior to the adoption of this The following Ordinances and Resolution. "Superintendent of Streets" Resolutions adopted by the shall mean the City Engineer. Section 2. Peoria City Council on March Declaration of Intention to Order an Improvement. The public interest or con5, 2019 can be viewed in their venience requires, and it is the intention entirety at www.peoriaaz. of the Mayor and Council of the City of gov/councilmeetings Peoria, Arizona, to order the following work, hereinafter "Work," to be performed, to wit: The maintenance of all RESOLUTION NO. 2019-40 RESOLUlandscaping, including replacement of TION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL landscape materials, in the area generOF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA ally described as follows: SEE EXHIBIT DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO OR"A", LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF CITY OF DER THE IMPROVEMENTS OF A CERPEORIA MAINTENANCE IMPROVETAIN AREA WITHIN THE CORPORMENT DISTRICT NO. 1216 The Mayor ATE LIMITS OF THE CITY AND CREand Council of the City of Peoria, AriATING AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT zona designate as parkways, those KNOWN AS THE CITY OF PEORIA areas set forth on Exhibit "B” AssessMAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENT DISment Diagram in accordance with Title TRICT NO. 1216, WEST POINTE ES48, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona ReTATES; PROVIDING THAT THE COST vised Statutes. The public interest and OF THE MAINTENANCE OF THE convenience require, and it is the intenLANDSCAPING INCLUDED WITHIN, tion of the City Council to order the Work NEAR, AND ADJACENT TO A PARKadjacent to the designated parkways to WAY AND RELATED FACILITIES TObe performed as stated herein. All items GETHER WITH APPURTENANT of the Work shall be performed as preSTRUCTURES AS SHOWN ON THE scribed by the Plans and Specifications PLANS, SHALL BE ASSESSED UNhereby approved and adopted by the DER THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 48, Council and on file in the Office of the CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 2, ARIZONA City Engineer and no assessment for REVISED STATUTES, AS AMENDED; any lot shall exceed its proportion of the AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Estimate. The estimate of the cost and BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR expenses of the work or improvements AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEon file in the offices of the SuperintendORIA, ARIZONA, THAT: SECTION 1. ent of Streets and the Clerk of the City The public interest or convenience reare hereby approved and adopted by the quire and it is the intention of the Mayor Mayor and Council of the City. In addiand Council of the City of Peoria, Arition to the requirements of law, the prozona to order the maintenance of landcedures set forth in the City Code will be scaping within the proposed district and followed regarding acceptance of bids that the cost of maintaining landscaping and setting tax levies. For purposes of included within, near, and adjacent to a this Resolution and of all resolutions, orparkway and related facilities together dinances and notices pertaining to this with appurtenant structures be asResolution, the improvement as herein sessed upon a certain improvement disdescribed is hereby designated City of trict to be known as Peoria Maintenance Peoria Maintenance Improvement DisImprovement District No. 1216. The estrict No. 1216. Section 3. Determination timate of the cost and expenses for the of Need. In the opinion of the City Counmaintenance of the landscaping on file cil, the Work is of more than local or orwith the Superintendent of Streets and dinary public benefit. The City Council the City Clerk is approved and adopted hereby orders that all amounts due or to by the Mayor and Council of the City. become due with respect to the Work SECTION 2. The maintenance of the shall be chargeable upon the respective landscaping, therefore, in the opinion of

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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. 1216. 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. 1216 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. 1216 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. 1216 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. 1216. 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. 1216 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 5th day of March, 2019. CITY OF PEORIA, an Arizona municipal corporation Cathy Carlat, Mayor ATTEST: Date Signed Rhonda Geriminsky, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Vanessa P. Hickman, City Attorney Effective Date: All exhibits on file in the Peoria City Clerk’s Office Publish: Peoria Times, Mar.14, 21, 2019 / 19229

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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-41 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. 1129, WEST POINTE ESTATES; 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 chargeable upon a district to be known and designated as the City of Peoria Streetlight Improvement District No. 1129 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. 1129 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. 1129 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. 1129. 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. 1129 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. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 5th day of March, 2019. CITY OF PEORIA, an Arizona municipal corporation Cathy Carlat, Mayor Date Signed ATTEST: Rhonda Geriminsky, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO

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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 5th day of March, 2019. CITY OF PEORIA, an Arizona municipal corporation Cathy Carlat, Mayor Date Signed ATTEST: Rhonda Geriminsky, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Vanessa P. Hickman, City Attorney Effective Date: All exhibits on file in the Peoria City Clerk’s Office Publish: Peoria Times, Mar.14, 21, 2019 / 19230

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Section 21-315 of the Peoria City Code (2017 Edition), notice is herewith given that the Peoria Planning Manager will render a decision on the requested minor amendment as described below: Z03-05A.3 RVi Planning and Landscape Architecture is proposing an amendment to the Lake Pleasant Heights Planned Community Development (PCD) to revise the maximum lot coverage for Parcels A through D within Development Unit A. The application proposes the following increases to the maximum lot coverage: Parcel A from 45% to 47%, Parcel B from 40% to 45%, Parcel C from 45% to 52%, and Parcel D from 50% to 55%. No other changes are proposed with this amendment. Comments shall be received by the Peoria Planning Division prior to the close of business on March 25, 2019. Further information on this request can be obtained from the Planning and Community Development Department, 9875 N. 85th Ave. Peoria, Arizona, or by contacting the Planning Division at 623-773-7200. Publish: Peoria Times Mar. 14, 2019 /19246

PUBLIC NOTICE Advertisement of Sale NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to the Arizona Self-Service Storage Act, Arizona Statutes 33-1704, Section H, Enforcement of Lien. The Undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on or after March 22, 2019 at 9:00am using an online auction at www.storagetreasures.com, said property has been stored and located at Suncrest Mini Storage, 7410 W. Peoria Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345. Property to be sold as follows: Misc. household goods, personal items, furniture, clothing, toys and/or business fixtures and items belonging to the following: Tenant Name Unit # John Gavrila R164 Caitlin Collazo E364 Carl Mustin E350 Nancy Ramirez L601 Scott Ferer R198 Nessa Blackwater D304 Alejandro Sotelo D298 Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Items sold “as is”, CASH ONLY, and Buyer must pay a security deposit and broom sweep/clean the unit. Go to www.storagetreasures.com to bid on unit(s). Publish: Peoria Times, Mar. 7, 2019 / 19174

Case Number: CV 2018-013734 SUMMONS District Court: SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA Richard L Zugg Sr, Plaintiff and Shandiin and Luke D Siekmann WARNING: This is an official document from the court that affects your rights. Read this carefully. If you do not understand it, contact a lawyer for help. FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO: Shandiin and Luke D. Siekmann 1. A lawsuit has been filed against you. A copy of the lawsuit and other court papers are served on you with this "Summons". 2. If you do not want a judgment or order taken against you without your input, you must file an "Answer" or "Response" in writing with the court and pay the filing fee. If you do not file an "Answer" or "Response" the other party may be given the relief requested in his/her Petitioner or Complaint. To file your "Answer" or "Response" take, or send, the "Answer" or "Response" to the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court at one of the addresses listed below: Office of the CITY OF PEORIA FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 Superior Court, West Jefferson, 1st DRAFT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND USE OF201 FUNDS Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003; Office of the Superior Court, 18380 40th, Suite The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action PlanN. is required by 120, Phoenix,(HUD) AZ 85032; Office of the the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for annual funding Superior Court, 222 East Javelina Drive, under the guidelines of a CDBG entitlement city. The Annual Action Plan identifies 1st Floor, AZ 85210; Office the how the City plans to use its CDBG funds during theMesa, next fiscal year to meetofthe Superior Court, 14264 W. Tierra Buena goals and objectives approved in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. Ln, Surprise, AZ 85374 Mail a copy of your "Response" or "Answer" to the othThe City of Peoria anticipates that it will be receiving approximately $850,000 CDBG party at the address listed on top of and $160,000 HOME funds for Federal FiscalerYear 2019-2020. Additionally, unobligthis Summons. 3. If this "Summons" and ated prior year CDBG funding, if any, may be made available. These funds are direcotherpersons, court papers were you ted to the assistance of low and moderate income primarily forserved City of on Peorby a registered process server or the ia residents. Sheriff, within the State of Arizona, your "Response" or "Answer" mustfor beafiled The draft Annual Action Plan for Federal Fiscal Year 2019-2020 is available 30 withinand TWENTY day comment period beginning March 14, 2019 ending (20) AprilCALENDAR 15, 2019 at DAYS 5:00 from the date you were served, not p.m. Comments received during this time will be included in the final Annual Action counting you were Plan document submitted to HUD. Public hearings willthe beday conducted onserved. If this "Summons" the other papers were Cholla March 19, 2019 from 9:00 AM until 9:30 AM at the Peoria and Community Center, servedPeoria, on you85345 by a registered process Conference Room, located at 8335 W. Jefferson, and on March 25, or theLibrary, Sheriff Community outside the State 2019 from 5:30 PM until 6:00 PM at Sunriseserver Mountain Room,of Arizona, yourtoResponse must be with filed located at 21109 N. 98th Avenue, Peoria, 85382, in order provide the public THIRTY CALENDAR additional opportunity to make comments onwithin the draft Annual(30) Action Plan. TheDAYS draft the website date you were served, not Annual Action Plan can be downloaded from from the City’s at www.peoriaaz.gov. counting the day you were served. Service bymailed a registered process server or to: Information may also be obtained by written request the Sheriff is complete when made. Service by Publication is complete thirty (30) City of Peoria days after the date of the first publicaPlanning & Community Development Department tion. 4. You can get a copy of the court Attn: CDBG Program papers filed in this case from the Peti9875 N. 85th Avenue tioner at the address listed at the top of Peoria, AZ 85345 the preceding page, from the Clerk of the Superior Court's Customer Service CenEmail request may be directed to: communityassistance@peoriaaz.gov ter at: 601 West Jackson, Phoenix, AZ 85003 18380 N. 40th, Suite sign 120, Accommodations for individuals with disabilities - Alternative format materials, Phoenix, AZ 85032 222 East Javelina othlanguage interpretation, assistive listening devices or interpretation in languages Drive, 1st Floor, Mesa, AZ 85210 14264 er than English are available upon 72 hours advance notice through the City of PeorLn,Peoria, Surprise, 85374 ia’s Community Assistance Division, 9875W. N.Tierra 85th Buena Avenue, AZAZ 85345; Requests for reasonable (623)773-7250; TDD (623)773-7221, or fax 5. (623)773-7233. Asistencia accommodaen español: tions for persons with disabilities must be Para que le interpreten la solicitud en español, llame al (623)773-7250. made to the office of the judge or comassigned Publish: Peoria Times, March 14, 21, 28, Apr missioner 4, 11, 2019 / 18522 to the case, at least ten (10) judicial days before your scheduled court date. 6. Requests for an interpreter for persons with limited English proficiency must be made to the office of the judge or commissioner assigned to the case at least ten (10) judicial days in advance of a scheduled court date.

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Sr, Plaintiff and Shandiin and Luke D Siekmann WARNING: This is an official document from the court that affects Peoria your rights. Read this carefully. If you do Times not understand it, contact a lawyer for help. FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO: Shandiin and Luke D. Siekmann 1. A lawsuit has been filed against you. A copy of the lawsuit and other court papers are served on you with this "SumPUBLIC NOTICE Notice is given pursumons". 2. If you do not want a judgment ant to ARS § 9-471.A.1 and the City or order taken against you without your Code of Peoria, Arizona, that the City input, you must file an "Answer" or "Response" in writing with the court and pay Council for the City of Peoria will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 the filing fee. If you do not file an "Anat 7:00 p.m. in the Peoria City Council swer" or "Response" the other party may Chambers, 8401 W. Monroe Street, Pebe given the relief requested in his/her oria, Arizona 85345. Further information Petitioner or Complaint. To file your "Answer" or "Response" take, or send, the related to these requests or the Public Hearings may be obtained from the "Answer" or "Response" to the Office of Planning Division of the Planning & the Clerk of the Superior Court at one of Community Development Department, the addresses listed below: Office of the 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, Arizona Superior Court, 201 West Jefferson, 1st Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003; Office of the 85345, or by calling the Planning Division at 623-773-7200. Agenda items: Superior Court, 18380 N. 40th, Suite Acoma Estates: Annexation (ANX18-01) 120, Phoenix, AZ 85032; Office of the Discussion of a proposed annexation of Superior Court, 222 East Javelina Drive, approximately 15.3 acres of private prop1st Floor, Mesa, AZ 85210; Office of the Superior Court, 14264 W. Tierra Buena erty located east of the northeast corner of 75th Avenue and Acoma Drive. The Ln, Surprise, AZ 85374 Mail a copy of property is more accurately described as your "Response" or "Answer" to the othAssessor Parcel Numbers (APN) 200er party at the address listed on top of 63-003M, 200-63-003F, 200-63-003Q, this Summons. 3. If this "Summons" and other court papers were served on you 200-63-003P. Publish: Peoria Times, Mar. 14, 2019 / 19225 by a registered process server or the Sheriff, within the State of Arizona, your "Response" or "Answer" must be filed within TWENTY (20) CALENDAR DAYS from the date you were served, not counting the day you were served. If this "Summons" and the other papers were The following Ordinances and served on you by a registered process Resolutions adopted by the server or the Sheriff outside the State of Arizona, your Response must be filed Peoria City Council on March within THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS 5, 2019 can be viewed in their from the date you were served, not entirety at www.peoriaaz. counting the day you were served. Service by a registered process server or gov/councilmeetings the Sheriff is complete when made. Service by Publication is complete thirty (30) RESOLUTION NO. 2019-42 A RESOLUdays after the date of the first publicaTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL tion. 4. You can get a copy of the court OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA papers filed in this case from the PetiORDERING THE IMPROVEMENTS OF tioner at the address listed at the top of CERTAIN STREETS AND RIGHTS-OFthe preceding page, from the Clerk of the WAY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMSuperior Court's Customer Service CenITS OF THE TOWN AND CREATING ter at: 601 West Jackson, Phoenix, AZ AN IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT KNOWN 85003 18380 N. 40th, Suite 120, AS THE CITY OF PEORIA STREETPhoenix, AZ 85032 222 East Javelina LIGHT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. Drive, 1st Floor, Mesa, AZ 85210 14264 1129, WEST POINTE ESTATES PURW. Tierra Buena Ln, Surprise, AZ 85374 SUANT TO TITLE 48, CHAPTER 4, ARI5. Requests for reasonable accommodaREVISED STATUTES AND ZONA tions for persons with disabilities must be AMENDMENTS THERETO FOR THE made to the office of the judge or comPURPOSE OF PURCHASING ELECmissioner assigned to the case, at least TRICITY, WHICH INCLUDES A ten (10) judicial days before your schedCHARGE FOR THE USE OF LIGHTuled court date. 6. Requests for an interING FACILITIES AND OTHER REpreter for persons with limited English ITEMS TOGETHER WITH ALL LATED proficiency must be made to the office of APPURTENANT STRUCTURES AS the judge or commissioner assigned to SHOWN ON THE PLANS, AND DEthe case at least ten (10) judicial days in CLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREadvance of a scheduled court date. on the 5th day of March, 2019, the AS SIGNED AND SEALED this date 12-17Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, 18 /s/ Chris Derose, Clerk of Superior passed and adopted ResoluArizona, Court Publish: Peoria Times, Mar 14, 21, tion No. 2019-41, declaring its intention 28, April 4, 2019 / 19196 to order the purchase of electricity for lighting the streets and public parks withARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE in the proposed district and that the cost BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE of the purchase of electricity for lighting ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISstreets and public parks be asthe SION FOR I Name: VP Construction sessed upon a certain improvement disServices LLC II The address of the retrict, to be known as City of Peoria gistered office is: 811 W Northern Ave, Improvement District No. Streetlight PHOENIX, AZ 85021 The name of the 1129; providing that the cost of the elecStatutory Agent is: Bobbie Romo III Mantricity required to operate the system be agement of the Limited Liability Comassessed under the provisions of Title pany is vested in a manager or man48, Chapter 4, Article 2, Arizona Reagers. The names of each person who is vised Statutes, as amended; and declara manager and each member who owns ing an emergency; and WHEREAS, a a twenty percent or greater interest in of Resolution No. 2019-41 has copy the capital or profits of the limited liabilbeen published in the Peoria Times, a ity company are: PRINCIPALS Manager: published and generally cirnewspaper Bobbie Romo 811 W Northern Ave., culated in the City, as required by law or Phoenix, AZ 85021 bromo@vppartalternatively a petition has been filed nersllc.com. Organizer: Bobbie Romo with the City Clerk having been signed 811 W Northern Ave., Phoenix, AZ by all the owners of the real property; 85021 bromo@vppartnersllc.com Puband WHEREAS, the Superintendent of lished Peoria Times, Feb. 28, Mar 7, 14, of the City caused to be posted Streets 2019 / 18725 along the streets of the District, no more than three hundred (300) feet apart, noARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE tices of the passage of Resolution No. BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE 2019-41, said notices being headed "NoARIZONA CORPORATION COMMIStice of Proposed Improvement", each SION FOR I Name: Approved Nursing heading in letters at least one (1) inch in Services, P.L.L.C. II The address of the height. Said notices stated the fact of the registered office is: 24654 N LAKE passage of said Resolution of Intention PLEASANT PKWY, SUITE 103-709, PENo. 2019-41 or alternatively a petition ORIA, AZ 85383 The name of the Stathas been filed with the City Clerk having utory Agent is: DIANE BRANCH III Manbeen signed by all the owners of the real agement of the Limited Liability Comproperty; and WHEREAS, more than fifpany is vested in a manager or manteen (15) days have elapsed since the agers. The names of each person who is date of the last publication of said Resola manager and each member who owns ution of Intention No. 2019-41 and since a twenty percent or greater interest in the completion of the posting of said nothe capital or profits of the limited liabiltices or alternatively a petition has been ity company are: MEMBER/MANfiled with the City Clerk having been AGERS: RENE EGBERT, CEO and Disigned by all the owners of the real propane Branch both of 24654 N LAKE erty; and WHEREAS, no protests PLEASANT PKWY, SUITE 103-709, PEagainst the proposed improvement and ORIA, AZ 85383 Published Peoria no objections to the extent of the District Times, Mar 7, 14, 21, 2019 / 18747 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

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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. 2019-41; 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. 2019-41 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 5th day of March, 2019, 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. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, this 5th day of March, 2019. CITY OF PEORIA, an Arizona municipal corporation Cathy Carlat, Mayor Date Signed ATTEST: Rhonda Geriminsky, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Vanessa P. Hickman, City Attorney Effective Date: All exhibits on file in the Peoria City Clerk’s Office Publish: Peoria Times, Mar.14, 21, 2019 / 19231

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Peoria Times

March 14, 2019