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911 Toy Drive gifts families with its ‘presents’

BY JOE MCHUGH Peoria Times Staff Writer

When it comes to Santa, the red velvet suit with white, fluffy lining and the patented red floppy top hat topped with a white bulb is a common depiction of the jolly holiday figure.

But the Glendale Police Department has taken that characterization and made it their own, becoming “Blue Santa” around the holiday time, giving gifts to underprivileged children across the city.

“It’s huge because obviously there are people in need everywhere and any kind of help we can get to facilitate the assistance (feels great),” Glendale Police

Officer and “Blue Santa” Greg Mills said. “This is just one of those events where there’s a lot of kids out there with nothing, and we’re able to provide for them.”

The Blue Santa’s are a part of the 911 Toy Drive, a program organized by W. Steven Martin that focuses on bridging the gap between the public and the police officers that patrol the area. Through donations of toys and giving back to the community, police officers get to show a side of them that many don’t often see.

“The one thing I always tell people is unless you’re related to a police officer, or you have a friend who’s a police of - “Blue Santa” gives gifts to underprivileged children. (Glendale Police Department/ Submitted)

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Woman dead after hit-and-run on Loop 101

BY JOE MCHUGH Peoria Times Staff Writer

Ahit-and-run investigation is now underway after Peoria police found the body of a woman on Loop 101 in Peoria.

Just prior to 3 a.m. Dec. 19, the Peoria Police Department was dispatched to a report of a dead body found in a car at an offramp of the southbound Loop 101 in the Gravel Tree area near the Peoria Avenue exit.

After arriving, police found a

33-year-old woman outside the vehicle. She was pronounced deceased on-site, and the cause of death has not been determined.

State troopers located a two-door sedan

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ficer, usually when you’re encountering a police officer, it may not be the best situation where we come into contact,” Mills said. “Especially for little kids, it’s really good for us to show them a different side of who we are, that we’re nice people. We’re just people, people just like them, and it’s really important for us to show that.”

The process of the 911 Toy Drive starts by locating ideal families that will benefit the most from the charitable program. Mills, a member of the Community Action team, reaches out to organizations like the Glendale Elementary School District, inquiring about possible families that qualify for support. From there, the

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with doors opened and hazards flashing. The driver’s side window and mirror were damaged as well.

The Arizona Department of Public Safety is heading up the investigation of the incident and is looking for the driver and the other vehicle involved in

Blue Santas collect the toys from various warehouses across the Valley and travel to the pickup locations, where they then meet the families and supply the donated toys.

The 911 Toy Drive partnered with Courtesy Auto Group as well, which provides locations for people to donate to the drive and as the honorary pickup locations for the families.

“These children are really in need,” Courtesy Auto Group CEO Scott Gruwell said. “They don’t really have a Christmas, and for us and our team to be there and part of it for the children makes it all worth it in the end.”

Primarily an East Valley-oriented event, the 911 Toy Drive recently gained a West Valley warehouse for

the hit-and-run.

“Detectives are looking for a Dodge Challenger, 2010 to 2014 year range, unknown color, to be damaged on the driver side of that vehicle,” Arizona Department of Safety Media Relations Specialist Bart Graves said.

“Specific damage to the front

storing toys. Beforehand, the officers had to commute to the East Valley and back to get the toys to their desired beneficiaries. Now with the West Valley warehouse, the process is streamlined, offering ease of access for the program to grow more into the west side.

The drive this year had over 50 application requests from families looking to participate in the toy drive, to which Mills accepted instantly.

The 911 Toy Drive accepts donations year-round to help this time of year become even bigger and more special for the Glendale Police Department and the public alike.

“We are Christmas for that family,” Mills said. PT

grille and the hood over the front grille of the run vehicle. The left window, the left mirror and the driver’s mirror to the victim’s vehicle is damaged, which indicates that this vehicle may have contacted the dis -

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News Briefs

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

City facilities closed for the Christmas holiday

Peoria’s city offices, libraries and the Peoria Community Center will be closed Saturday, Dec. 24, through Monday, Dec. 26, in observance of Christmas Day. Rio Vista Recreation Center will be closed Saturday, Dec. 24, and Sunday, Dec. 25, and will open on Monday, Dec. 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition, trash and recycling will not be collected on Monday, Dec. 26. Instead, garbage and recycling normally collected on Mondays will be picked on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Tuesday trash pickup will move to Wednesday, Dec. 28. There will be no changes to the Thursday or Friday pickups.

Info: peoriaaz.gov/holidaytrash

Experience ‘A Christmas Carol’ at Arizona Broadway Theatre

Bring the family to the Arizona Broadway Theatre to see “A Christmas Carol: The Musical” this holiday season. “A Christmas Carol” is an ad-

aptation of Charles Dickens’ most wellknown story about everyone’s favorite curmudgeon — Ebenezer Scrooge. All ages will love this Broadway Tony Award-winning musical with familiar beloved characters including Tiny Tim, Jacob Marley and Bob Cratchit. This heartwarming musical has become a holiday tradition at Arizona Broadway Theatre. Shows run through Thursday, Dec. 29.

Info: azbroadway.org

Grab your swimsuit for the Polar Plunge

Come join the city for a brisk morning swim and help promote water safety at its annual Winter Water Safety Day and Polar Plunge. The event is free to attend and is happening Saturday, Jan. 7, from 8 to 9 a.m. at Centennial Pool, located at 8108 W. Acoma Drive, Peoria. The pool hasn’t been heated since early November, and the temperature is estimated to be in the low 40s. With hot pancakes for all, those daring enough to swim across the pool will receive a free T-shirt marking their accomplishment. The event also raises funds to

provide free swim lessons children in need. To register for the swim, or to make a tax-deductible donation, visit the below website and enter the code 62946.

Info: peoriaaz.gov/recplace, 623773-7137

Sign up for the Sustainable Newsletter

Sign up for Peoria’s Sustainability Newsletter to stay in touch. Residents who receive the newsletter will receive monthly updates on water and sustainability information, education opportunities, money saving tips and conservation programs.

Info: peoriaaz.gov/sustainability.

The Savannah Bananas are coming to Peoria

The Savannah Bananas are bringing their “World Famous Baseball Circus” to the Peoria Sports Complex on Saturday, April 1, at 7 p.m. Banana Ball is a fast-paced and action-packed style of baseball with rules that include no bun-

ting, a two-hour time limit, fans catching foul balls for outs, batters stealing first base and a one-on-one tiebreaker showdown at the end of the game if it’s tied.

Ticket purchase eligibility is expected to open in January 2023 and will be a lottery system for those who registered for presale tickets. Additional information will be shared by email. Didn’t make the presale list? Be sure to register your information for the waitlist to be notified of available tickets.

Info: thesavannahbananas.com/ ontheroad

Bulk trash is changing to on-demand

Beginning Monday, Feb. 6, Peoria’s bulk trash service will be available twice a year “by appointment” for Peoria residents with active solid waste accounts. Residents can schedule up to two free bulk trash collections per calendar year. Additional collections may be scheduled for a fee. Visit the below website to schedule an appointment.

Info: peoriaaz.gov/bulktrash, 623773-7890, bulktrash@peoriaaz.gov PT abled vehicle.”

Investigators have identified the woman but have not released it, as they

are in the process of notifying the victim’s family and locating the vehicle of the perpetrator.

“We’ve talked to family members,”

Graves said. “But that notification process is not complete yet in terms of other family, so we hope to release that soon.”

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Arizona Department of Public Safety at 602223-2212. PT

in the Senate

BY J.D. HAYWORTH Peoria Times Columnist

Remember Bob Smith?

Jefferson Smith, he wasn’t… but to be fair, only one man was.

That man was Jimmy Stewart, who portrayed Jefferson Smith in Frank Capra’s classic 1939 film “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” one of the first 25 motion pictures selected for the National Film Registry in 1989.

A year later, Bob Smith was elected by the people of New Hampshire to the U.S. Senate, and in 1996 he narrowly won re-election.

Like so many of his Senate brethren, he decided to set his sights higher.

That’s when any resemblance of Bob Smith to Jefferson Smith became purely coincidental.

In early 1999, Smith announced that he was running for president. Unfortunately, the reaction of Republican voters was as cold and bitter as a New Hampshire winter. So, in July, Smith announced he was leaving the GOP to join the Taxpayers Party.

Sadly for Bob, the Taxpayers were also unwilling to donate money or time to his presidential campaign, so one month later he left the Taxpayers Party, declaring himself an independent.

By early November, Smith had returned to the Republican Party, prompted by the passing of his Senate colleague John Chafee. Chafee’s death had created a vacancy atop the Committee on Environment and Public Works. The GOP Senate Leadership rewarded Smith with the committee chairmanship, but it wasn’t enough to rescue him from Republicans in his own state.

In 2002, he lost the New Hampshire primary to Rep. John Sununu.

Bob Smith’s “profile in convenience” came to mind upon learning of Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s departure from the Democratic Party.

Certainly there was “Hollywood-style hyperventilation” on the

part of some in the Washington Press Corps, and Sinema herself employed her own “flair for the cinematic,” treating the media opportunities for heralding her Democrat defection like opening night for a major motion picture.

After all, a “My Turn” column in The Arizona Republic and an “exclusive interview” with Jake Tapper on ratings-challenged CNN doesn’t exactly prompt a major tremor in Tinseltown, but an “aspiring actress” has to take advantage of any opportunities that come her way.

The late Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), who made a cameo appearance in the

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AROUND THE BLUHMIN’ TOWN

The joy of Christmas can’t be bought

BY JUDY BLUHM Peoria Times Columnist

Oh, dearest Santa, are you for real?

My parents won’t tell me, my friends say, “Just chill.” I have made out my list and do not want a toy.

Can you help all the people who are needing some joy?

My granddad is sick — he does not know my name.

Can you bring him his memories instead of a game?

My neighbor is lonely and always seems sad.

Can you give her a smile so she knows life’s not bad?

There are dogs, cats and people who go hungry at night.

Can you give them some food to make Christmas right?

For every kid that is bullied, can you brighten their day?

And stop all the bullies from the mean things they say.

OK, I am sorry, this letter is long. Tell me Santa, are my requests wrong?

My letter was sent to the North Pole. And Santa’s response touched my heart and my soul.

Dear child of God, I am as real as your heart.

But of Christmas, Santa is just a small part.

Never stop caring — the world needs more you.

You are the spirit of Christmas — please know this is true.

And remember, Christmas is never defined by a toy

But the love, hope and sharing that gives us all joy.

At the end of his letter, Santa shared one last thought:

That the true joy of Christmas can never be bought. PT

Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a story or a comment? Email her at judy@judybluhm.com.

umn maligning “liberals,” “Ol’ Joe Biden” and the “partisan press.”

Hayworth is honored with the first Paul Gosar Freedom Fighter Award, bestowed by the Arizona News Columnist Association. “I literally don’t know how he does it,” ANCA President David Leibowitz says. “Every week, I think he might mention his pet cat or his favorite chicken wing restaurant, but nope — politics every single time. The guy’s a machine.”

Sept. 19 — The Arizona Diamondbacks, out of the pennant chase since May, play a Tuesday night home game against the equally wretched San Francisco Giants.

Despite the game being promoted as Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley Bobblehead Night, the announced attendance is only 374 fans. The Diamondbacks win the five-hour affair 1-0 in 14 very slow innings.

Nov. 8 — One year after Election Day 2022, Cochise County Gov. Lake

files her 74th legal challenge to the results, in the World Court in The Hague, Netherlands.

Lake announces the lawsuit in a video filmed at Chuckleheads Bar in Bisbee, the official sponsor of Lake’s new podcast, “Sue Angry: America Fights Back.” Says Lake: “Donate to my legal fund today! Mama needs new shoes.”

Dec. 31 — Scouting for column material in advance of New Year’s, Leibowitz realizes 2024 will be an election year that may yet again pit Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump and will also feature new Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema on the statewide ballot versus a Democrat and a Republican.

Leibowitz invests his life savings in Xanax and plots to turn off his TV for the year ahead. Now, my friends, we begin the long wait. PT

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

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and can concentrate on garnering petition signatures for the general election ballot — not to mention campaign checks for her burgeoning campaign war chest.

The “giveaway” on all of this came with Sen. Sinema’s request of Democrat leader Sen. Chuck Schumer to keep her committee assignments.

Much has been made of reports that she will not caucus with the Democrats nor conference with the GOP and that she’s even unsure of where her desk will be placed in the Senate chamber. Sinema has clearly signaled her role as a “stealth Democrat” by entrusting her committee seats to the Senate Democratic leadership.

She is working feverishly on Democrat-friendly legislation to grant amnesty to illegal aliens, which could get done before the Christmas recess.

Politically, the prospect of a three-

way race for an Arizona Senate seat in 2024 is intriguing but still a long way off.

For now, get your popcorn ready and watch “Mr. Smith goes to Washington.” Or, given the fact that Christmas is rapidly approaching, watch Stewart’s performance in “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

As for former Sen. Bob Smith, now living in Florida, his Christmas plans are unannounced. PT

J.D. Hayworth represented Arizona in the U.S. House from 1995-2007. He authored and sponsored the Enforcement First Act, legislation that would have mandated enforcement of federal immigration law in the 109th Congress.

Hayworth worked as a sportscaster at Channel 10, Phoenix, from 1987 until 1994 and represented Arizona in Congress from 1995-2007.

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Cathy Parker and her staff thrive on style

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor

Consigning Women owner Cathy Parker has a way about her. Her warmth and the tidy Sun City shop make every guest feel at home.

The cozy Consigning Women has racks dedicated to brands like Chico’s, while Kate Spade and Michael Kors sit neatly on the wood display cases created by Parker’s son, Tony Peters. Easy Spirit Traveltime shoes are among fun offerings.

“We look for items from the better department stores or designer brands,” Parker said. “They have to be no older than 2 years old.”

Customers wishing to consign clothing or accessories must make an appointment.

“We don’t do walk-ins,” Parker said. “We learned that early on. We’ve been here almost 14 years. I think people have a stigma about consignment shops. They’re called a ‘drop and run.’ People bring everything in that they just want to try to sell.

“If I did that, you couldn’t walk in our back room.”

First, Parker consults with the customers and then she sets a consignment appointment, if they meet her requirements. Items must be freshly laundered, ironed or dry-cleaned and on hangers. She does not accept any-

thing in bags.

“It’s worked for us,” Parker said. “I think my customers and my consigners appreciate that. I have a good following. I have consigners who will bring items in every 90 days.”

Items are placed on the floor for 90 days, and consigners get 40% of the selling price. Anything priced at $25 and under that does not sell is donated to the Big Brothers Big Sisters. Consigners receive a donation receipt.

“I, on an average, put at least 100 new items out every day, just by the appointments,” she said with a smile. “I think I’ve put almost 255,000 items in this shop in 14 years.”

At the end of September, Parker held

a contest awarding a gift certificate to whomever brought in item 250,000, and the person who purchases it.

“People were coming in and having a ball trying to find that one item,” she said.

An Indianapolis native, Parker had a consignment shop on the west side of her hometown for almost 10 years. Parker moved to Arizona in 2006 to work for Realtors in home staging.

“That’s when the housing market went really downhill,” she said. “I thought, ‘OK, I love this business and the shop,’ so I opened here. It’s just taken off like crazy.”

She chalks it up to her quality mer-

Christian Brothers Automotive expands to Peoria

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Christian Brothers Automotive is putting more Peoria community members in the driver’s seat when it comes to making decisions on auto services and repair.

The brand, which has been ranked No. 1 by J.D. Power in Customer Satisfaction among Aftermarket Full-Service Maintenance and Repair Providers three years in a row, recently signed an agreement that will bring its car repair services to Peoria.

Owned by local entrepreneur Matt Hunter, the new shop marks the dawn of a new day for car care in Peoria. Armed with the refreshing guiding principle, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” Christian Brothers Automotive works to go beyond auto service.

The brand takes a close interest in the health of its guests’ vehicles by approaching auto repair work with trans-

parency, integrity and compassion.

Joining existing shops in Surprise, Phoenix and Goodyear, the new Peoria shop will mark the 13th Christian Brothers shop in Arizona.

“After opening my first shop in Happy Valley, I knew I wanted to expand my service offerings across the community by opening a second location,” Hunter said. “The Christian Brothers Automotive franchise allows my team to not only provide car repair and maintenance but to also pour back into the community we love to serve. My team, wife and I are looking forward to continuing to grow and give exceptional automotive care to residents of Peoria and beyond.”

Prior to opening his first Christian Brothers Automotive, Hunter worked in the fitness industry, selling and installing fitness equipment. Beginning

his career as a sales associate, he worked his way up to a store manager position. In November 2019, Hunter opened his first Christian Brothers Automotive location in Happy Valley and has demonstrated a range of success in business ownership leading up to his second shop opening.

“At the foundation of our services is the understanding that building and maintaining the trust of our guests is essential to our work as aftermarket automotive professionals,” said Donnie Carr, president of Christian Brothers Automotive.

“This signed agreement indicates our focus on providing a better experience for more customers in Peoria. I’m confident that Matt and Amy’s passion for providing quality service makes them the perfect fit for supporting more of the Phoenix area’s car

care needs.”

Founded in Houston in 1982, Christian Brothers Automotive has worked to change the way guests think about the auto service experience. From the clean, comfortable waiting room to a hassle-free interaction with shop owners and managers, Christian Brothers Automotive provides guests with an informative and comforting auto care experience.

Based on the business model that taking your car to be serviced shouldn’t be a chore, Christian Brothers Automotive offers a wide array of services, from simple upkeep and maintenance to preventative services addressing issues that would otherwise require more expensive repair and replacement down the road.

A complete list of services can be found on the brand’s at website cbac. com. PT

Contact Christina Fuoco-Karasinski at 480-898-5631 or christina@timeslocalmedia.com

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chandise, which also includes activewear and designers like Kenneth Cole, Gucci and Calvin Klein.

“We sell a lot of Western wear in here as well,” Parker said, pointing at an Native American embroidered black suede jacket. “A lot of my consigners from Wickenburg bring their Western clothes down here — their boots and their hats. We sell Harley-Davidson in here as well.”

Parker is proud of Peters’ woodworking, which is peppered throughout the consignment shop. An exhibit designer at the Mesa Historical Museum, Peters earned his master’s degree from ASU in woodworking, furniture design and ceramics. He built the jewelry cases with repurposed wood from high school bleachers and Arizona copper. Peters also contributed shoe racks and a table made out of a ship hatch door. He bought it for $10 at a garage sale. He’s not the only family member in-

Cathy Parker, third from left with her Yorkie, Abbe, couldn't run Consigning Women without her staff, from left, Pam Campbell, Terry Rodenbeck, Sharon Word, Susan Craver and Marsha Bohstedt. (Dennis Murphy/Contributor)

volved in the business. Abbe’s Closet is named after her rescue Yorkie and features clothing for the fur babies. PT

Consigning Women

Bell Camino Center 10712 W. Bell Road, Sun City 623-933-0034

Kelly Clarkson to host NFL Honors

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Emmy and Grammy award-winning artist Kelly Clarkson will host NFL Honors presented by Invisalign, an Align Technology brand, on Thursday, Feb. 9, at Symphony Hall in Phoenix.

The primetime awards special recognizes the NFL’s best players, performances and plays from the 2022 season at 7 p.m. on NBC, NFL Network and Peacock. Clarkson is slated to be the first woman to host the show.

Clarkson has total worldwide sales of more than 25 million albums and 40 million singles. She recently released her

EP “Kellyoke,” which features six studio versions of popular covers from the Kellyoke segment on “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” her multi-Emmy Award-winning daytime talk show. Additionally, she was the winning coach on seasons 14, 15, 17 and 21 of “The Voice” and will return as a coach for season 23.

The Texas-born singer-songwriter first came to fame in 2002 as the winner of the inaugural season of “American Idol.” Clarkson is one of pop’s top singles artists, with 17 singles boasting multi-platinum, platinum and gold certifications around the world.

Clarkson was most recently honored with the 2,733rd star on the Hollywood

Walk of Fame and is the recipient of an array of awards, including three consecutive Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host for “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” three Grammy Awards, four American Music Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, one MTV Movie & TV Award, two Academy of Country Music Awards, two American Country Awards and one Country Music Assn. Award. She is also the first artist to top each of Billboard’s pop, adult contemporary, country and dance charts.

Clarkson is among the list of award-winning celebrities to host the NFL’s awards show. Former hosts also include Keegan-Michael Key, Steve

Harvey, Alec Baldwin, Seth Meyers, Rob Riggle and Conan O’Brien.

NFL Honors debuted in 2012 and features the announcement of such awards as The Associated Press’ annual accolades, the prestigious Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year presented by Nationwide, and the newest Pro Football Hall of Fame class delivered with Uber Eats the week leading up to the Super Bowl.

Further details regarding this year’s NFL Honors will be announced later.

NFL Honors is an NFL Network production in association with Rock Garden Media. For more info about NFL Honors, visit nfl.com/honors and follow the #NFLHonors conversation on Twitter. PT

Benevilla golf tournament offering sponsorship opportunities

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Benevilla recently scheduled its 2023 golf tournament fundraiser, Golfing FORE Good, which will tee off Friday, March 3, at the Wigwam Golf Course, 451 N. Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park.

The tournament, a four-person scramble, features numerous fun player activities including top score prizes, a hole-in-one contest with a chance to split a $10,000 cash prize with Benevilla, closest-to-the-pin contest, raffles, as well as a grab-and-go breakfast and awards luncheon afterward.

Proceeds from this event help sustain the many programs Benevilla, a local nonprofit charitable organization in the Northwest

Valley, provides including vital support services for older adults, adults with disabilities, children, and the families who care for them.

These include the adult day life enrichment programs for older members with dementia and other disabilities, free grocery shopping services, transportation to medical appointments, caregiver support groups, the Benefitness Adaptive Gym, and many other vital community services.

Many tournament sponsorship opportunities are available, ranging from lunch and beverage sponsors to contest and hole sponsors. Being a sponsor can be beneficial in many ways. Sponsors will receive valuable, immediate exposure. Besides

The golf tournament is a four-person scramble. (Benevilla/Submitted)

Know the warning signs of heart attacks this holiday season

BY KEITH JONES Peoria Times Contributing Writer

Research studies show that heart attacks increase in December and January. Whether it’s stress from meeting holiday obligations or overindulgence in food and drink, holiday heart troubles are real. Don’t be a victim of the “Christmas coronary” or “Hanukkah heart attack.”

Published reports and studies show researchers found that coronary death rates in December and January were some 33% higher than during summer months. Doctors from Abrazo Health

say it’s important to know the warning signs of heart attack.

“The classic heart attack comes on suddenly, but many start slowly with mild pain and discomfort,” said Dr. Sharon Sadeghinia, a cardiologist on the medical staff at Abrazo Arrowhead Campus and Abrazo West Campus.

“If you or someone you know is experiencing anxiety or stress accompanied by chest discomfort during the holidays, take that as a sign to slow down a bit. Overindulgence also plays a role in holiday health issues. Don’t overeat, and limit your alcohol consumption.”

Katie Duncan, the medical director of Obesity Medicine at Abrazo Scottsdale Campus, offers a few healthy eating tips for getting through the holidays.

“Eat a light meal high in protein before you go to the party. If you arrive hungry, you’re more likely to make poor food decisions,” Duncan said. “When you’re snacking, use a small plate to encourage smaller portion sizes. Small portions mean you are less likely feel deprived.”

The holidays bring plenty of tempting foods, but be sure to fill your plate with veggies first to help feel full. Con-

sider what you are drinking, and moderation is key with drinks and desserts.

“The average glass of wine has about 150 calories, which means that you’ll need to eat that many fewer calories of food,” Duncan said.

Sadeghinia advocated that moderating daily exercise and a healthy diet can help reduce your risk for heart disease.

“If possible, stay away from soft drinks and foods high in carbohydrates and starches,” she said. “Portion control and eating more vegetables and

inclusion in promotional materials, sponsors’ brands will gain extensive exposure at the tournament. It means growing authority and increasing brand awareness by aligning the brand with Benevilla and the core set of values we share in Benevilla’s mission in the community.

The Benevilla golf tournament has

a specific and localized target market built right in. Sponsoring this event will put any business front and center in the community and increase reach. Sponsoring this event will also give organizational visibility with community members and business leaders from all over the Valley, and your support will truly help us make a difference in the lives of

others.

For information on the Benevilla golf tournament sponsorship recognition opportunities, visit benevilla.org/golfsponsor, or to register by phone, contact the Benevilla Donor Relations team at 623-584-4999.

Started by the community and for the community in 1981, Benevilla is a not-for-

profit family services agency dedicated to enriching the lives of West Valley residents by providing care services for older adults, adults with disabilities, children and families.

For more information on services, volunteer opportunities, to take a tour or donate to Benevilla, call 623-584-4999 or visit benevilla.org. PT

greens are important, too.”

Stress and anxiety are known to contribute to numerous health problems, so it’s important to know the risks and ways to reduce the likelihood of experiencing a heart attack and heart disease.

“Anxiety, becoming emotionally upset or angry can raise blood pressure and heart rate, which changes blood flow and reduces blood supply to the heart,” said Dr. Gopi Cherukuri, an interventional cardiologist at Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital. “This can lead to a heart attack or other cardiovascular problems.”

More than 18.2 million adults over the age of 20 have coronary heart disease, and each year about 805,000

people in the United States have a heart attack, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Signs of heart attack include:

• Chest tightness.

• Shortness of breath.

• Pain between the shoulder blades or in the arm, jaw, chest or upper abdomen.

• Dizziness or fatigue.

• Clammy skin or cold sweat.

• Indigestion or nausea and vomiting.

Call 911 right away if you or someone else has any of these symptoms.

“The holidays are a time of celebration, but for some it can also be

overwhelming,” Cherukuri said. “Know your limits and listen to your body. If you experience tightness in your chest or any of the classic signs of a heart attack, don’t delay seeking care.”

For more information about Abrazo Health hospitals, take a free health risk assessment or to find a doctor, visit abrazohealth.com. PT

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus

18701 N. 67th Avenue, Glendale

Dr. Sharon Sadeghinia is a cardiologist on the medical staff at Abrazo Arrowhead Campus. (Abrazo Health/ Submitted)

The Peoria Times publishes on Thursday. The weekly calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue.

Events must be open to the public to be considered and generally must be held within the Times’ coverage area, which is Peoria.

Weekly calendar items print on a space-available basis. The only way to guarantee that an item will print is to purchase an advertisement.

Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Thursday to be considered for the following Thursday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Christina Fuoco-Karasinski, christina@timeslocalmedia.com.

Sew Smart Sewing Club

WEDNESDAYS

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

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

Live Music at Winery 101 Peoria

THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS

Winery 101 Peoria pairs vino with live music this month. Anyone is welcome to join, and reservations are not required. From 5 to 7 p.m., wine by the glass is $1 off, and bottles are 10% off during the live music

performances. Tastings will not be available during the live music. Winery 101 Peoria, 9299 W. Olive Avenue, Suite 101, Peoria, 5 p.m., free, winery101.com

Momma’s Organic Market

SATURDAYS

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

Arrowhead Towne Center, 7780 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, Glendale, 8 a.m., free, arrowheadtownecenter. com

Afternoon Adventures at

the Peoria Main Library DEC. 22

Elementary kids looking for something to do after school are invited to come to the library for a wide variety of fun activities every Monday and Thursday. Lego-building challenges, crafts, board games and card games, and much more are all intended to help foster the creativity of students. Call for more information on specific activities and which will be done on a specific day.

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

Crazy Times with Madame Patchouli DEC. 22

Every week, enjoy songs, stories and crafts with the eccentric and beloved Madame Patchouli. Tickets for Crazy Times will be handed out the morning of the program. Tickets are on a first-

come, first-served basis.

Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue, Peoria, free, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m., peoriaaz.gov

Home Fur the Holidays

DEC. 23

Give an animal the greatest holiday gift of all with a new home and a new lease on life. Adopt a furry friend and give both yourself and an animal a magical gift this year.

Acura of Peoria, 9190 Bell Road, Peoria, free, 4 to 7 p.m., allaboutanimalsaz.com

Christmas at Pure Heart Church

DEC. 25

Gather your friends and family and enjoy Christmas the traditional way at Pure Heart Church. Come together and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, and take a family picture in the photo booth to remember another great holiday season.

Pure Heart Church, 7569 W. Greenway Road, Peoria, free, 10 a.m., pureheart.org/peoria

Amspirit Valued Network Professionals

DEC. 27

Oftentimes in business it’s not what you know, but who you know. Learn how to build lasting business relationships by knowing, liking and trusting one another. Master the art of networking by figuring out who to network with, as well as when and where to network. Email for more information.

Genelle Ellis - Primerica Financial Services, 9210 W. Peoria Avenue, Suite 9, Peoria, free, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., genelle.ellis@gmail.com

Zoom Yoga

DEC. 28

Come online and unwind with relaxing yoga from the comfort of your own home. Just go on Zoom, check the camera and follow the instructions

to get stretching and learning. Call or email the contact below for the Zoom link.

free, 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., 309-4972100, programming@ppl.peoria.lib. il.us

‘A Christmas Carol The Musical’

DEC. 29

Watch Charles Dickens’ unforgettable classic “A Christmas Carol” told through the lens of a musical in this Christmas tradition for the Arizona Broadway Theatre. Follow the journey of Ebenezer Scrooge, an old miserly man who is warned of a grave fate by his old business associate back from the dead.

Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria, check website for ticket prices and times, azbroadway.org/event/christmascarol

Project Presley: Beyond ’77

DEC. 30

The life of Elvis Presley was cut tragically short in 1977, leading many to wonder what his life and musical career would have been like had he survived. Project Presley seeks to ask and answer this question with a wild alternate past fantasy concert focusing on the life of one of America’s greatest rock and roll sensations.

Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria, check website for ticket prices and times, projectpresley.com/ event/4791625/611076816/projectpresley-beyond-77 PT

Merry crispness and happy new cheer

CHURCHCOMMUNITY CONNECTION

Pastor Ed Delph Peoria Times Columnist

Ihope you are feeling well and not exhausted or frustrated from the past year or current events. However, if you are tired or frustrated, this short article may bring a little crispness and happy new cheer this holiday season. Let me give a few examples of people looking at real-life situations who may be worn down and need to refocus. Here’s someone projecting what they

would feel about Mary after the birth of Jesus. “Mary, exhausted, having just gotten Jesus to sleep, is approached by a young man who thinks to himself, ‘What this girl needs is a drum solo.’ Here’s a frustrated person. ‘Speaking of drum solos, did you hear about the longest drum solo? Well, here it is. The longest drum solo was 10 hours and 26 minutes and was performed by the child sitting behind me on Delta 963 from Los Angeles to Tokyo.’” Enough said.

This example came from a post on Facebook. “I need to rehome a dog. It’s a small terrier and tends to bark a lot. If you’re interested, let me know, and I’ll jump over my neighbor’s fence and get

it for you.” Been there, done that and got the T-shirt.

This person is frustrated with themselves. “It’s perfectly OK to talk to yourself. But it’s totally sad that you must repeat what you said because you weren’t listening.”

Here’s a frustrated Hallmark viewer. “Men will say they don't watch Hallmark Christmas movies because they’re unrealistic, but then watch a Godzilla movie about a giant lizard that breathes fire.” Hmm, I’ve got to think about that one.

And here’s what to say to the English major who thinks they know everything. “Don’t use a big word when a

singularly unloquacious and diminutive linguistic expression will satisfactorily accomplish the contemporary necessity.” Impressive, most impressive!

There now, wasn’t that refreshing? Those who are currently tired, frustrated, weary or angry often miss the crispness of Christmas. They are like, “Whatever.” They have no energy, margin, desire or mental energy for Christmas. This year, don’t let “whatever” rob you or your family of Christmas. Christmas is not about stuff or being stuffed. It’s about “whoever.” Christmas is about God showing hu-

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manity who God is and what God does. Earth wasn’t going to heaven, so heaven in the form of Jesus came to earth to reveal what God looks like and does.

Corrie Ten Boom captures the essence of Christmas for us. “Who can add to Christmas? The perfect motive is that God so loved the world. The perfect gift is that He gave His only Son. The only requirement is to believe in Him. The reward of faith is that you shall have everlasting life.”

Most people today are searching for the meaning of Christmas. They know something special is happening, but they can’t find it. It’s like the song that starts with, “Where are you Christmas? Why can’t I find you?” So, let me share with you what Christmas is about

through songs you have heard.

God made a way in the manger for us to get back to God, and that’s a joy to the world. On that first Noel, Christ came upon a midnight clear to the little town of Bethlehem. He came with radiant beams from thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace. So, God rest ye merry gentlemen, let nothing you dismay; remember Christ our savior was born on Christmas Day. So come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, and come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

When you understand who Christ is and why Christ was born, you deck the halls with boughs of holly, go riding in a one-horse open sleigh, dream of a white Christmas, have some figgy pudding, and come on, ring those bells. You shift from what child is this to what child this

is. Christ is the Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing. He made a way in the manger for the way to the cross. He was born to raise the sons of Earth, born to give them a second birth. That’s not a wish dream. That’s reality.

I hope you are awakening, “There you are, Christmas! I couldn't find you because I didn’t know the reason for the season.” God uses Christmas to help us wake up, shake up and put on our makeup. The powerful memories of family, traditions, the holiday seasons, songs and presents under the tree are only vehicles to bring to our remembrance the most extraordinary Christmas Gift of all, God’s son.

God uses Christmas like the star that led the three wise men to Christ. Why? God knows we need a star to guide us. We need bright light to lead us through the dark nights that we all have. The Magi understood this. Even though they were rich, educated rulers and possessed every available comfort, they were wise enough to know they

needed a guide to follow that star required wisdom, humility, and an honest appraisal of their lives.

Do you know what? Wise people still seek him. And God treats us the same way as Magi following yonder stars. God is gently leading, still proceeding, guiding us to His perfect light on that O Holy Night.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. So have yourself a Merry little Christmas now. PT

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

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Former PUSD student presents at national conference

BY LAURA LATZKO Peoria Times Contributing Writer

Getting the chance to present research amongst scientific peers is an important moment for many students. Recently, Joseline Robles Rosales, a Wartburg College student originally from Glendale, took part in the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Students.

The national conference was held in Anaheim in November. During this event, underrepresented students from around the country presented on science, technology, engineering and math-related topics.

Robles Rosales talked about findings from a research project that looked at how rodents from mothers that had had multiple litters would fare versus rodents from first-time mothers.

“We were looking at how the mothers’ experience affected how they would treat their offspring and if that experience had any effect on the success of the offspring,” Robles Rosales said.

She worked on the research project last year with two other students, under the direction of biology professor Samantha Larimer Bousquet.

As part of open field tests, the researchers looked at how the offspring behaved in an open area.

“We would let them wander around in this area for a period of 10 minutes,” Robles Rosales said. “Depending on where they would be in this area, that showed us their anxiety levels. If they were more on the perimeter, that would show us they were more anxious, since they were wary of being in the middle.”

The team also did a test where they looked at how the mice would navigate a T-maze.

“They had to choose which T they were going to based on a little treat,” she said. “They had to remember if they already went to one side of the T. If they

already took a treat from there, they should go to the other side of the T to get the new treat. The T-maze revealed their spatial awareness. We related that to higher levels of cognition, if they were able to do the T-maze correctly and get the side with the treat correctly.”

The research team wasn’t able to get conclusive results because of high mortality rates with the litter.

“We were expecting that the group that had the mother with the most experience would show lower levels of anxiety and higher levels of cognition,” Robles Rosales said. “That’s what we were expecting based on previous research. But of course with our high mortality rate, we weren’t able to see what we wanted to see. But it was still a good experience to have, to be able to do that.”

The project taught her to be adaptable and to not be discouraged when she doesn’t get the results she is expecting.

It also helped to show her the amount of time it takes to plan and implement different phases of research. She and her team worked with the rodents at different stages, including reproduction and gestation of the mothers and the growth and training of the offspring.

“We had to wait for the offspring to grow to 5 to 7 years old. … While we were waiting for them to grow up, we did the setting up of the mazes and made sure everything was okay with their environments,” Robles Rosales said.

She also said it was both exciting and nerve-wracking to present her research to others at the conference. She found it meaningful to be part of a conference with other minority students interested in the STEM fields.

“There were different levels of education represented. … There were undergrads. There were postgrads and people in doctorate programs. It was nice getting to see minorities that had been able to continue with their education and were successful.”

During the conference, she took part in professional development sessions focused on pursuit of higher education. Robles Rosales also had a chance to learn about different schools and companies, which had tables at the event.

“There was a push to get minority students in either higher education or in good careers in the sciences,” Robles Rosales said.

She is in her last year at Wartburg College, a liberal arts college in Northeast Iowa.

While in Glendale, she attended Apollo High School. In high school, she was active in her student council, including serving as freshman class president and student body secretary her senior year. She also did Key Club, a community service and volunteer organization affiliated with the Kiwanis Club.

After college, Robles Rosales plans to work in data analytics for a few years before pursuing her graduate degree.

The student was always interested in the sciences growing up but didn’t pursue it more seriously until getting to college. Her major at Wartburg is neuroscience.

While in college, she has worked with IINspire, a grant-funded program dedicated to the retention and success of minority students in the STEM fields. It was through this organization

that she learned of the conference.

To get chosen for the conference, she had to turn in an abstract of her research. Once she was accepted, IINspire assisted with paying for travel and lodging expenses.

Robles Rosales said the group has helped her in different ways throughout her college career.

“They try to do a lot of things to help minority students,” Robles Rosales said. “When I first began school, I got to school a week early because IINspire had a pre-orientation program. I got to meet all of my science professors I was going to have for the year, and they showed me the science center. They showed me around the school as well. It’s a nice program that Wartburg has for the minority students. PT

Joseline Robles Rosales, a Wartburg College student originally from Glendale, recently presented her research at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Students. (Joseline Robles Rosales/Submitted)

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DonaldCrawfordGum84passed awayduetonaturalcauses.Hewill bemissed.

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Hewasprecededindeathbyhis fatherDaleandmotherChessa;sisters MarilynandBecky,andbrother Robert.

Donald Crawford Gum 84 passed away due to natural causes. He will be missed. Hewas preceded in death by his father Dale and mother Chessa; sisters Marilyn and Becky, and brother Robert. Don is survived by his sons, James and Philip, and his longtime friend and companion Leslie.

tenance worker for a local school district. He remained with that profession until he retired.

Donissurvivedbyhissons,James andPhilip,andhislongtimefriendand companionLeslie.

Don loved working in the family garden and attending to home details fixing, maintaining, and keeping his house in order. He was very particular about his well-manicured yard.

DonstartedlifeinWestVirginiawherehisfamily ownedastorethenafarm.Whilestillinschoolhis familymovedtoOhiotopursueotheropportunities. Afterattendinghighschool,heenteredtheworkforce. LikemanymenofhisgenerationDonwasdraftedinto theU.S.Armyandservedhistimehonorablybefore returningtotheworkforce.

Don started life in West Virginia where his family owned a store then a farm. While still in school his family moved to Ohio to pursue other opportunities. After attending high school, he entered the workforce.

Don was a vehicle and motorcycle enthusiast owning many types throughout his life - cars, trucks, tractors, and motorcycles. For a time, both he and Leslie had Harleys and took various trips together.

Christmas was always special to Don. He always liked to decorate the house inside and out including the Christmas tree every year. He made sure his boys had a great Christmas every year, toys-a-plenty when they were young.

Donfilledmanyrolesduringhislifeasason,a brother,anuncle,ahusband,afather,afriend,anda mentor.Beneaththetoughexteriorwasacaringman wholovedhisfamily.Asafather,heandhisex-wife raisedtwoboysinOhioandArizona.Forallthoselife lessonsandloveweareeternallygrateful.Buthewas alsoafatherfigureandmentortomanyothers,"TellingIt LikeItIs"whetherwewantedtohearitornot.Most oftenhewasright!

Like many men of his generation Don was drafted into the U.S. Army and served his time honorably before returning to the workforce.

Don filled many roles during his life as a son, a brother, an uncle, a husband, a father, a friend, and a mentor. Beneath the tough exterior was a caring man who loved his family. As a father, he and his ex-wife raised two boys in Ohio and Arizona. For all those life lessons and love we are eternally grateful. But he was also a father figure and mentor to many others, “Telling It Like It Is” whether we wanted to hear it or not. Most often he was right!

Donwasahard-workingmanwhosacrificedforhis familyasanovertheroadtruckdrivertoprovideforhis family.Atonepointthecommutetoworkwasafivehourone-waydrive;hedidthissohisfamilycould remainclosetootherfamilymembersintheboys' hometown.WhenhegottoArizonainthelate1980'she gaveuptruckingtopursueacareerasamaintenance workerforalocalschooldistrict.Heremainedwiththat professionuntilheretired.

Don loved to hang lights and other decorations on his house until he couldn’t then just decorated inside, so many decorations to admire. Don was known as Mr. Christmas by his friends at the school where he worked for many years.

During his long illness Don was cared for by his wonderful friend and companion Leslie. His life was so much richer knowing her and spending 28 years together enjoying each-others company.

Thank you for all the things you did to teach me about life and living. Thank you for being my dad. I love you Dad, you will be missed.

Donlovedworkinginthefamilygardenandattending tohomedetailsfixing,maintaining,andkeepinghis houseinorder.Hewasveryparticularabouthiswellmanicuredyard.

Don was a hard-working man who sacrificed for his family as an over the road truck driver to provide for his family. At one point the commute to work was a five-hour oneway drive; he did this so his family could remain close to other family members in the boys’ hometown. When he got to Arizona in the late 1980’s he gave up trucking to pursue a career as a main-

Donwasavehicleandmotorcycleenthusiastowning manytypesthroughouthislife-cars,trucks,tractors,and motorcycles.Foratime,bothheandLesliehadHarleys andtookvarioustripstogether.

The family would like to convey their most sincere appreciation to the staff at Hospice of the Valley. Their caring compassion was so wonderful and appreciated. There will be no funeral services at his request.

Dad,youwillbemissed.

Thefamilywouldliketoconveytheirmostsincere

Donald

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

is given pursuant to ARS § 9-471.A.1 and the City Code of Peoria, Arizona, that the City Council for the City of Peoria will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Peoria City Council Chambers, 8401 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, Arizona 85345.

Further information related to these requests or the Public Hearings may be obtained from the Planning Division of the Planning & Community Development Department, 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, Arizona 85345, or by calling the Planning Division at 623-773-7200.

Agenda items:

Code Amendment, Chapter 21 (Zoning Ordinance), Reconciliation (TA22-04)

Discussion and possible action on a city-initiated Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to modify Sections: 21-202 Definitions, 21-503 Land Use Matrix, and 21-505 Limitations on Uses. The subject amendment reconciles two separate Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments that were previously adopted by City Council regarding Mobile Food Vendors and Marijuana Establishments. These text amendments modified some of the same sections within the Zoning Ordinance along similar timeframes, and given the timing of adoption, the language within the second amendment did not reflect the modifications from the first amendment. This amendment would memorialize the legislative intent of both previously approved amendments regarding Mobile Food Vendors and Marijuana Establishments.

Published in the Peoria Times, Dec 22, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

Code Amendment, Chapter 21 (Zoning Ordinance), Reconciliation (TA22-04)

Notice is given pursuant to ARS §9-462.04, ARS §9-461.09(A) and the City Code of Peoria, Arizona, that the City Council for the City of Peoria will hold a Public Hearing on January 24, 2023, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at the Peoria City Council Chambers, at 8401 W. Monroe Street, Peoria Arizona 85345.

A request to consider a city-initiated Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to modify Sections: 21-202 Definitions, 21-503 Land Use Matrix, and 21-505 Limitations on Uses. A summary of the purpose of the amendment is to address the following:

• The subject amendment reconciles two separate Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments that were previously adopted by City Council regarding Mobile Food Vendors and Marijuana Establishments. These text amendments modified some of the same sections within the Zoning Ordinance along similar timeframes, and given the timing of adoption, the language within the second amendment did not reflect the modifications from the first amendment. This amendment would memorialize the legislative intent of both previously approved amendments regarding Mobile Food Vendors and Marijuana Establishments.

Further information related to this request or the Public Hearings may be obtained from the Planning & Community Development Department, 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, Arizona 85345, or by calling the Planning Department at 623-773-7200. Published in the Peoria Times, Dec 22, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is given pursuant to ARS §9-462.04, ARS §9-461.09(A) and the City Code of Peoria, Arizona, that the Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Peoria will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Peoria City Council Chambers, 8401 W. Monroe Street, Peoria Arizona 85345.

Further information related to these requests or the Public Hearings may be obtained from the Planning Division of the Planning & Community Development Department, 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, Arizona 85345, or by calling the Planning Division at 623-773-7200.

Agenda items:

Vistancia Blvd & El Mirage Retail Center: Conditional Use Permit (CU21-15)

Discussion and possible action pertaining to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to operate an Automotive Diagnostic and/or Service Establishment within a proposed commercial center located southeast of the southern corner of El Mirage Road and Vistancia Boulevard on an undeveloped 7.48 net acre site.

If appealed, the scheduled City Council Hearing will be held on February 21, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m. for case CU21-10

Campanos Estates: Minor General Plan Amendment (GPA 22-01)

Discussion and possible action to amend the General Plan Land Use Map on an approximately 20 gross acre site from Rural Residential to Estate Residential. The proposed General Plan amendment would allow for a proposed single-family subdivision containing 36 lots with a density of approximately 1.79 dwelling units per gross acre. The property is located on the southwest corner of 77th Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road.

The scheduled City Council Hearing will be held on February 21, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m. for case GPA22-01

Campanos Estates: Planned Area Development (Z22-05)

Discussion and possible action to rezone an approximately 20 gross acre site from Single-family Residential (R1-35) to Planned Area Development (PAD). The proposed rezoning would allow for a single-family subdivision containing 36 lots with a density of approximately 1.79 dwelling units per gross acre. The proposed development standards will allow the proposed lots to have a range of lot sizes between 12,000 to 18,000 square feet, with a minimum lot width of approximately 89 feet The property is located on the southwest corner of 77th Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road.

The scheduled City Council Hearing will be held on February 21, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m. for case Z22-05

Overland Peoria Commons: Specific Area Plan Amendment (GPA22-03)

Discussion and possible action to amend the Old Town Specific Area Plan Land Use Map for an approximately 7.5 acre parcel. The proposed change would change the existing Flex Mixed Use land use designation that currently exists across the entire site to the proposed Old Town Core Commercial Mixed Use land use designation for approximately 1.93 acres. The remaining 5.54 acres would change to the Old Town High Density Residential (25 – 40 dwelling units per acre) land use designation. The proposed development would provide for a horizontal mixed-use development with commercial land uses along the Grand Avenue frontage, and supporting multi-family residential development on the remainder of the parcel. The proposed development is located at the west corner of 84th Avenue and Grand Avenue.

The scheduled City Council Hearing will be held on February 21, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m. for case GPA22-03

Overland Peoria Commons: Planned Area Development (Z22-08)

Discussion and possible action to rezone a vacant approximately 7.5 acre parcel from the existing Central Commercial (C-3) Zoning District to the proposed Overland Peoria Commons Planned Area Development. The proposed development would provide for a horizontal mixed-use development with intermediate commercial uses on approximately 1.93 acres along Grand Avenue, and supporting multi-family residential development containing a maximum of 171 dwelling units (approximately 31 dwelling units per acre) on the remaining 5.54 acres. The multi-family would consist of three 4-story buildings. The proposed development is located at the west corner of 84th Avenue and Grand Avenue.

The scheduled City Council Hearing will be held on February 21, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m. for case Z22-08

Published in the Peoria Times, Dec 22, 2022

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: WESBRIE PROPERTIES LLC II The address of the registered office is: 2 EAST CONGRESS ST. SUITE 900, TUCSON, AZ 85701 The name of the Statutory Agent is: LEGALCORP SOLUTIONS, LLC III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBER/MANAGERS/ ORGANIZERS: Name and address for each. IAN WILSON, 2 EAST CONGRESS ST. SUITE 900, TUCSON, AZ 85701 Published in the Peoria Times, Dec 8, 15, 22, 2022

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: WEST GREEN POWER LLC. The address of the registered office is: 7701 E Osborn Rd, 80 W Scottsdale, AZ 85251. The name of the Statutory Agent is: Maria Del Carmen Ramos. Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MEMBER/MANAGERS/ORGANIZERS: Name and address for each. AITOR EIZMENDI, 7701 E Osborn Rd, 80 W Scottsdale, AZ 85251, FERRAN RUF POVILL SOSPEDRA, 7701 E Osborn Rd, 80 W Scottsdale, AZ 85251, MARIA DEL CARMEN RAMOS, 4750 E Union Hills Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85050, ROY FARNSWORTH, 2919 W County Club Dr, Snowflake, AZ 85937

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Un complejo residencial para no fumadores 7138 N. Avenida 45 Glendale, AZ 85301

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