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Vacation/short-term rental ordinance adopted

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Peoria City Council recently adopted a vacation/short-term rental (STR) ordinance that requires rental property owners to apply for and obtain a free permit with the city of Peoria and comply with neighbor notification and health and safety requirements.

The ordinance requires short-term rental property owners to apply for a free permit

and comply with health, safety and notification requirements.

“Putting important safeguards in place provides a path for short-term rentals to thrive while preserving the quiet enjoyment of our homes and security of our neighborhoods,” Mayor Cathy Carlat said.

The ordinance aligns with Arizona Senate Bill 1168 and outlines the following provisions, which property owners must comply with to receive and maintain an

active STR rental permit.

• Neighborhood notification: Property owners will be required to notify surrounding neighbors of the short-term rental offering. Part of this notification includes emergency contact information for residents to utilize if necessary.

• Background checks and insurance: If not

Late deputy and mom honored by Donate Life

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor

Deborah Edenhofer and her son, Tyler, were connected by football. The single mother encouraged him to cheer on her hometown Buffalo Bills during his formative years in Glendale.

Football is bringing them together one more time, as the late Tyler will be honored on the Donate Life America float in the Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on Monday, Jan. 2. It will air on NBC and Peacock starting at 9 a.m.

The float will feature a floragraph of 24-year-old Tyler, who was an Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper for 54

days when was allegedly killed by Isaac D. King near I-10 and Avondale Boulevard in July 2018.

“It makes me happy and sad,” Deborah said about the Rose Parade honor. “I was amazed. It was beautiful. I felt like he was there.”

Tyler is one of 44 organ, eye and tissue donors from across the United States who will adorn the float. He restored vision for two people and help 20 others with his cornea and tissue donations.

Nico Santos, media relations specialist for the Donor Network of Arizona, said Deborah has worked tirelessly to promote organ donation since Tyler died.

“Deb reached out to local media on her own

after her son passed and told his story and why it was important to her,” Santos said.

“She’s taking her son’s story to the national and global level, if you think about the Rose Parade. We’re continuing to share her story. We’re asking people to register just like he did.”

Santos said placement on the Donate Life America float is a thank-you for giving the gift of life.

“He said he’s always thinking of me and things we can do to help promote what Tyler did,” Deborah added.

“We need to get other people to be donors.

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already provided by an online marketplace (i.e., Vrbo or Airbnb), STR property owners will be required to conduct sex offender background checks on booking guests and carry liability insurance of at least $500,000.

• City permit posting: STR property owners will be required to display city registration number on all advertisements.

• Civil penalties: Fines may be assessed

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The Donor Network is so supportive. They invited me to go to the D-backs game and throw out the first pitch. I was so excited. I got all decked out in Tyler’s stuff. I was so proud. I went out there, threw the pitch and, a couple weeks later, they asked if I wanted to participate in the Rose Parade.”

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As a child, Tyler had a rough time in school, Deborah said. While in Arizona, Tyler attended Cactus High School but graduated in Kentucky.

“Getting him through high school, as a single parent, was a bear,” she said with a laugh. “It wasn’t challenging enough for him. He never wanted to go. I did get him to graduate.”

for violating any state law or local ordinance.

• Permit suspension: A STR permit can be suspended for up to 12 months if there are three verified violations within a rolling 12-month period or a single serious infraction.

STR property owners and residents are encouraged to learn more about Peoria’s new ordinance, the locations

of registered STRs in Peoria, whom to contact in case there is a concern or question about a STR, and to review frequently asked questions.

For more information or to request a permit, visit peoriaaz.gov/rentals. Interested parties may also get information by contacting Peoria’s Code Compliance Division at 623-7737162 or email codecompliance@ peoriaaz.gov. PT

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Afterward, he joined the Navy and “never missed a day, never missed a beat,” she said. He served four years in Guam and was trained as a welder. “One day he came home from work and said, ‘I don’t want to do this the rest of my life. I want to serve my community,’” Deborah recalled.

“I said, ‘OK. Are you going to be a firefighter? Police officer?’ He said, ‘No, I want to be a trooper.’ It was just amazing. I stuck with him 100%. He graduated the academy on May 4, 2018.”

The commencement speaker was Angela Harrolle of the 100 Club of Arizona, which strives to provide financial assistance to families of first responders who are seriously injured or killed in the line of duty.

“She gave her speech and my whole family, Tyler and I were there,” she recalled. “She said if anything happened, she would be there for us.’ I thought ‘Nah. He’s a good kid, has a great head on his shoulders. He’s strong and tough.’”

Fifty-four days later he died. King is

Deborah Edenhofer raised Tyler Edenhofer in Glendale. He was shot and killed on the I-10 near Avondale Boulevard in 2018. (Donor Network of Arizona/Submitted)

Deborah Edenhofer finishes a fl oragraph of her late son, Tyler Edenhofer, for the Rose Parade Donate Life fl oat. (Donor Network of Arizona/Submitted)

News Briefs

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Recycle your Christmas tree

Through Tuesday, Jan. 3, Peoria is offering locations for residents to recycle live Christmas trees, which are taken to a local farmer for composting. All decorations, hooks and lights must be removed before dropping off the live tree. No artificial trees or wreaths will be accepted.

Drop off your tree at the following locations:

• Peoria Sports Complex – 16101 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria (entrance off Paradise Lane)

• Walmart – 7975 W. Peoria Avenue, Peoria

• Walmart – 21655 N. Lake Pleasant

Parkway, Peoria

• Sunrise Mountain Library – 21109 N. 98th Avenue, Peoria (west side of the parking lot)

• Home Depot – 25650 N. Lake Pleasant Road, Peoria

• Home Depot – 9201 W. Peoria Avenue, Peoria

• Lowe’s – 8497 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria

Info: peoriaaz.gov/solidwaste

Holiday recycling tips

With extra packaging around the house this holiday season, it is important to know which items are recyclable. When nonrecyclable items are placed in a single recycle container, contamination

can occur, causing an entire truckload of material to be rejected from the materials recovery facility. Ribbons, bows and glittery wrapping paper are not recyclable. In addition, bubble wrap packaging, Styrofoam, packing peanuts and plastic bags do not belong in the recycle container. Info: peoriaaz.gov/recycle

Register for Sustainable University

Peoria’s Sustainable University is hosting a free workshop, “PruningIt’s Different in the Desert,” on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Peoria Community Center, located at 8335 W. Jefferson Street, Peoria. The class will be led by a certified arborist

and landscape expert and will provide tips on how to properly prune shrubs and trees. To register, call 623-7737137.

Info: peoriaaz.gov/sustainability

Check out What’s Up Peoria!

Did you know the city of Peoria has a podcast? The podcast is called What’s Up Peoria! and provides updates on events and activities happening throughout Peoria. The podcast also features special guests, who provide fantastic insight into some of the exciting things happening in Peoria.

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Barro’s Pizza raises $415K for St. Mary’s Food Bank

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Barro’s Pizza raised more than $415,000 for St. Mary’s Food Bank during the 11th Doran Barro Holiday Hunger Fight on Dec. 6.

“We can’t thank you customers enough for your loyalty and support this year and every year for the last 11 years,” said Mike Barro, co-owner of Barro’s Pizza.

“Each December we honor our mother, Doran Barro, by donating 100%

of our sales at all our locations to St. Mary’s Food Bank.

This year we blew our previous record out of the water by almost $85,000. We are so grateful to our customers!”

All sales on Dec. 6 from 46 Barro’s locations in Phoenix and Tucson donated to St. Mary’s Food Bank to help those in Arizona facing hard times during the holidays.

With this year’s contribution, Barro’s Pizza has raised more than $2.5 million, which equals 17.5 million meals

for Arizona’s hungry and every dollar raised equates to seven meals served.

The Doran Barro Holiday Hunger Fight is St. Mary’s Food Bank’s largest cause-related marketing effort each year.

“In this year when so much strain has been put on our Food Bank’s resources, for the Barro family and their loyal customers to support the Doran Barro Holiday Hunger Fight with a record total is just incredible,” said Tom Kertis, St. Mary’s president and chief executive officer.

“We so appreciate the Barros for helping St. Mary’s feed so many strug-

gling families and make their holiday season a little brighter.”

For more information, visit barrospizza.com. PT

Barro’s Pizza locations

9140 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale 13971 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale 16750 N. 51st Avenue, Glendale 20165 N. 67th Avenue, Glendale 8390 W. Cactus Road, Peoria 24762 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway, Peoria

Pet store chain to pay restitution after fraud investigation

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Attorney General Mark Brnovich recently announced that his office (AGO) has obtained an assurance of discontinuance and restitution from Companion Pets Inc. (CPI), which sells puppies online and in retail locations in Arizona.

CPI currently operates four Animal Kingdom and Puppies ‘N Love retail stores in Glendale, Gilbert, Tempe, Tucson and online. The company sells approximately 6,000 dogs per year

through its stores, and it gets most of its dogs through out-of-state breeders and brokers.

This comes as the result of the AGO’s consumer fraud investigation into alleged unlawful practices and misrepresentations with CPI’s advertising and sale of dogs. It requires CPI to pay the state $120,000 to be used for restitution to consumers who have been affected by those alleged practices.

“The addition of a dog is an important, emotional decision for any family,” Brnovich said.

“It is imperative that consumers be given truthful information about the source and the health of animals that will become family members.”

In February 2020, the AGO started investigating after receiving information suggesting the company sources from commercial breeders providing substandard care and living conditions to animals.

As a result, CPI now must make a number of changes to its business practices that will benefit consumers. This includes clearly identifying the sources of the animals it places for

sale, accurately displaying the name and USDA-licensing status of the breeders and brokers from whom it has obtained an animal for sale, not offering dogs for sale that come from breeders or brokers that have been cited for violations of the USDA’s Animal Welfare Act if CPI advertises that it does not obtain dogs from such breeders or brokers, and not releasing dogs to consumers that are known to have parasites without informing the consumer verbally and in writing and advising whether the dog requires further treatment. PT

still in the Fourth Avenue Jail in Phoenix awaiting trial.

“He just wanted to serve and protect people,” Deborah said.

“He was so dedicated and loved people so much. He was very motivated. He took pride in his uniform. When he got his DPS car, it was an

older one with bumps and bruises on it. Deborah said Tyler planned to scuff them out and repaint those areas.

“He would kill me right now,” she said with a laugh. “I don’t wash my car as much as he did. He was super, super motivated. I got a really good one.” PT

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A Christmas wish for real human contact

BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Peoria Times Columnist

It was a Christmas morning a half-century ago in a cramped second-floor apartment in New York. The little boy, 6 years old, had done everything save petition his parents and Santa for a “big-boy bicycle.” Something without training wheels. A bike he could pedal like the wind.

The boy awakened at dawn to gifts spilling out from under the tree, but no bicycle in sight. There was a bulging stocking with plastic soldiers, a new football, some toys he’d break in hours, but nothing with wheels and pedals.

This would have been the holiday that dashed the boy’s heart for eternity. But then his mother made a magical statement.

“Did you look in the shower?” she said. “Maybe it didn’t fit under the tree.”

Hollywood has never done a grander reveal. There it was: a Huffy bicycle in a shade of gold like bars of bullion. With high handlebars and a banana seat that was all the rage in 1971. The boy immediately would have ridden through the living room and down the dozen steps to the sidewalk had the golden machine not come with a list of rules, including no stunts like Evel Knievel.

The boy rode that bicycle for years, until he was 12 and he couldn’t pedal it without his knees threatening to clock his jaw. The golden bicycle took him on so many adventures. It remains the single greatest Christmas surprise of his lifetime.

Now it’s 50 years later. The boy sits with his fingers on a keyboard, pondering another Christmas morn-

ing. He has every material thing he could ever want, plus his health, a warm home and love in his heart. There is a tree in the other room with presents spilling out. What more could he — could I — possibly want?

For a few days, I have not been able to escape a gnawing in my heart. It started, strangely enough, when I walked into the grocery store and saw a winding line of humans waiting for a self-service checkout machine to come free. The registers were all closed, not a cashier to be seen, just one harried employee scurrying around trying to coach a half-dozen people checking out themselves.

I used to joke about how my hurry to leave the grocery store. “Hello,” the cashier would say, all chummy. “Plastic,” I would bark, because, haha, I was too busy to spare a moment for human interaction.

Now — be careful what you wish for — we have machines incapable of chat.

Later that night, I turned on the news to a photo op from Sky Harbor airport. Courtesy of Waymo, Phoenix is the first city in the world where driverless taxis will take you to the airport. As Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego put it at a press conference, “The future is here.”

Indeed, it is. And I’m not all that psyched about it.

On this Christmas, all I had was a simple ask, as much a gift for you and yours as me and mine. At no time in history have there been more ways to remove humans from life’s many equations — drone deliveries, automated checkouts and ordering kiosks, autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence. We can chat using Snap, Zoom into meetings. We can be everywhere, all without be-

ing physically present to those with whom we live and love.

It is cold. It is a poor substitute for the one thing I want this holiday season. For us to be a little more present, a little more kind, a little more human.

It is a simple thing to wish for, though like that bike, it would not

fit under the tree. Merry Christmas, friend. I hope you have love and everything else you desire. PT

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

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BY J.D. HAYWORTH Peoria Times Columnist

You can’t say you weren’t warned.

A year ago in this space, as the glad tidings were reported that “A Charlie Brown Christmas” was airing again on national television for the 56th straight year, there also came a warning that the Peabody Award-winning “Peanuts” special might not be seen for a 57th consecutive Yuletide broadcast on conventional over-theair TV.

Sadly, that has come to pass.

In their beneficence, the fine folks at Apple TV+ said instead that their platform would provide a free window for streaming video viewing of the show from Dec. 22 to Christmas Day.

Of course, that free stream of video

didn’t mean much to the technically and economically challenged among us… but hey, it’s the thought that counts, right?

Your initial reaction to this Apple TV+ corporate decision could very well be, “Where have I heard this before?”

Stop. Think. Remember.

You first heard this notion when you were old enough to understand the plot of “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”

Our forlorn hero is even more forlorn as Christmas Day approaches; Charlie Brown bemoans the commercialization of the Christmas season.

Thankfully, there’s good news but more on that in a moment.

First, a word not from but for Apple.

Sure, corporate executives made a business decision. After spending big bucks for exclusive rights to the “‘Peanuts’ Gallery” of TV specials, those rights aren’t exclusive if you share

freely of the one special that’s most special in a way that insures the widest possible distribution.

But maybe you should listen to the question asked by the star of the show.

Charlie Brown shouts it out of exasperation, in a volume that can be heard even in a soundproof Executive Suite: “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?”

Linus answers him, quietly, effectively and movingly from the Gospel of Luke: “For unto you is born this day in the City of David, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.”

Linus then concludes, “That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.”

That’s what Christmas is all about, Apple executives.

That’s what Christmas is all about, dear reader.

Our Creator loved us enough to send his most beloved creation out of the splendor of eternity and into the squalor of a sinful world to give us the gift

of eternal life, if we accept it.

“Peanuts” creator Charles Schulz accepted that gift and chose to share it with others.

That’s why he insisted that the passage from Luke be included in “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”

But other members of his creative team were skeptical, even way back in 1965.

“You can’t put the Bible on television,” one told him.

“If we don’t do it, who will?” Schulz responded.

The passage from Luke remains, even if the annual nationwide telecast has now ended.

The same Bible that motivated and inspired Charles Schulz also warns us of the tackiness, trendiness and, yes, sinfulness of this temporal world.

Charles Schulz was called from this temporal existence into eternal rest

more than two decades ago.

The Bible in which he believed also said of the Savior in whom Schulz believed that He “is the same yesterday, today and forever” and that His gift of salvation is available to all.

You can’t say you haven’t been invited.

Hopefully you and yours celebrated a peaceful, joyful and meaningful Christmas… whether or not you watched “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” PT

New year offers new opportunities

BY JUDY BLUHM Peoria Ti mes Columnist

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.

’Tis the season of giving. As we approach a new year, Americans are unifi ed through one common bond over the holiday season. We give generously to those in need, to the tune of over $484.85 billion a year! The largest source of charitable giving comes from individuals like you and me. And while donations may not fi x the ills in our society, we still try.

Giving matters. The dollars you donate to your favorite nonprofit can help the orchestra keep playing beautiful music, feed the hungry, clothe the poor, heal the sick, house the homeless. The bicycle you donated to the child who never had one, may not

change his economic living situation, but it gives him transportation. And it just might bring him joy. We don’t “cure” poverty, but we help kids (and families) one bike, meal and blanket at a time.

Time is the currency of volunteering. We do that, too. Right now, there are volunteers driving meals to homebound and senior folks, people dishing out meals at the food bank, gathering up toys for children and blankets for kids. We read to lonely folks in nursing homes, play with doggies in shelters, spend time with teens, hold babies in hospital nurseries.

We can all do something, and it seems we all do, because we are a force of doers when it comes to helping others in our community.

Hope is one outcome of giving. It is the sparkling glimmer that helps

a disadvantaged child see a possible future of a better life. A doll can become a surrogate friend, a ball a chance to play, a book an opportunity to explore, and new clothes a boost in self-esteem.

Some give all. A teacher wrote to tell me that she was given a special gift from a first-grade student named Anna, who thought that she had “nothing to give.” The little girl separated out all the colorful tiny marshmallows from her school breakfast box of Lucky Charms cereal. Anna then placed these marshmallows in the plastic that was wrapped around the utensils and left them with a note for the teacher, saying, “Happy Christmas.” The teacher said that this gift touched her the most, since it was from the “purest part of a child’s

heart.

Generosity is kindness. An elderly woman who fell on hard times went to a jewelry store to sell her wedding ring. Her husband was in a nursing home, and she needed money to make ends meet. The jeweler offered her $300 for her well-worn, 50-year-old gold band. She reluctantly agreed. Then a man stepped up and gave the lady $400 and told her to keep her ring, which she tearfully accepted.

As this year ends, let’s not focus on the news of crime, conflict and sadness but the generosity that restores our faith in humanity. And if you think you have nothing much to give, don’t forget those marshmallows. A new year gives us another chance to plan, dream, live and give.

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

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Promax Property Services earns 5th straight accreditation

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Promax Property Services recently earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association (NHWA) for the fifth year in a row.

The NHWA was formed in 2009 in order to establish and maintain the highest industry standards for Home Watch and absentee homeowner services throughout the United States and Canada.

Home Watch is a visual inspection of a home or property, looking for obvious issues, which means that it is a service that “keeps an eye on things” at your vacation or primary home while you are not in residence.

Promax Property Services’ owners Stan and Magdalena Fit offer property watch services for owners of vacation homes, second homes, investment properties and commercial buildings. Stan has more than 20 years of experience in property maintenance and repair, and he received his certification in home inspections and has been a superintendent in the Valley. Magdalena offers real estate services and has more than 17 years of real estate experience. She is an active licensed real estate broker.

Stan has earned the designation of Certified Home Watch Professional from the NHWA, which makes him one of the Elite Home Watch professionals in the industry. The CHWP designation shows Stan’s commitment to

providing excellent service to his clients.

Stan and Magdalena run a family business, setting a new standard of excellence for the services they offer. Their primary focus is on the West Valley, and they pride themselves on building long-term rela-

tionships and maintaining trust with all their clients.

Promax Property Services serves North Peoria, Surprise, Sun City, Sun City West, North Phoenix, North Glendale, Anthem, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Avondale and Buckeye. The service can be reached at

623-335-0482 or at info@promaxaz. com.

For more information on the National Home Watch Association, visit nationalhomewatchassociation.org. For more information on Promax Property Services, visit promaxaz.com. PT

Promax Property Services, co-owned by Stan and Magdalena Fit, earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association for the fi fth straight year. (Submitted)

Super Bowl Experience returns to the Valley

BY JORDAN ROGERS Peoria Times Managing Editor

With Super Bowl LVII coming to State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Sunday, Feb. 12, the Valley has multiple accompanying events — such as the Super Bowl Experience — to look forward to.

The Super Bowl Experience presented by Lowe’s is slated to take place inside the Phoenix Convention Center beginning Saturday, Feb. 4.

The culmination of NFL fandom will take place in two separate chunks of days — Saturday, Feb. 4 and Sunday, Feb. 5, and Thursday, Feb. 9, to Saturday, Feb. 11.

Tickets are on sale now and start at $20 for opening weekend. The second weekend runs $40. Kids 12 years old and under, however, can attend the event every day for free.

“I remember when I played in my first Super Bowl back in ’99, and it was obviously a big deal, but it’s nothing like it is now,” NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner said in a recent Zoom interview with Arizona print media.

“The star power that comes into town, the different events that you have throughout the week, it is just the place to be, come Super Bowl week. I love all the different kinds of events that you have as well. I think the staple is always going to be the Super Bowl Experience.”

Since retiring from the NFL, Warner said he has made a tradition of attending the Super Bowl Experience with his family.

“When I got done playing, we started making a tradition where two of my boys and my dad would come and watch the Super Bowl with me,” Warner said. “So, a part of every time they would come in for

the game, we would go to the Super Bowl Experience. … I’ve enjoyed it with my family. Now I have grandkids, so they may be coming over to the experience with me because it’s fun for all ages.

“It’s always a staple every time my family comes in for the Super Bowl that we get over to the experience and check out what's going on.”

An interactive event, the Super Bowl Experience presented by Lowe’s puts the ball in the hands of fans and allows them to pass like a pro, kick a field goal and race through the 40-yard dash.

Specifically for kids, there will be an NFL Play 60 Zone for the youngest NFL fans, where kids 6 to 14 years old can learn football fundamentals at NFL flag clinics.

“Growing up when you fall in love with this game, the one thing that I always remembered was, I’d love to see how far I can throw it compared to so and so, or I’d love to see how fast I run a 40-yard dash or if I could kick a field goal,” Warner said. “And that’s really what the (Super Bowl) Experience is all about.”

The authentic pro football experience will feature the Vince Lombardi trophy, interactive games, sponsor displays and giveaways, the youth football clinics and the NFL Shop Presented by Visa.

Fans will have an opportunity to collect autographs from current NFL players and legends, and get their picture taken with the Vince Lombardi trophy and all 56 Super Bowl rings.

“A lot of the TV stuff that we do during Super Bowl week happens at the NFL experience,” said Warner, who currently serves as a TV football analyst for the NFL Network.

“I’m excited every time I go because I’m like, ‘Who else is going

to be there? What other players? What other Hall of Famers are going to come through?’ So, every day is a little bit different. But that’s one that I think if you’re in the area, whether you’re coming in for the game or whether you live here, you have to go to the Super Bowl Experience; you just have to be a part of it. It helps to show you what the Super Bowl is all about.”

Warner said he likens the Super Bowl Experience to serve as somewhat of an opening night for Super Bowl week.

“It really just kicks off the week,” he said. “If you love the game, you love the Super Bowl, it’s one to take part in.”

Quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals from 2005-09, Warner is privy to the fact that this will be the fourth Super Bowl to be hosted in Arizona and the third since 2008. This time around, he said, will “be bigger and better.”

“I think one of the great things is that when you had a Super Bowl in

a city, you learn a lot of stuff about how to do it better,” Warner said. “Since the last time (Arizona) had it, the Super Bowl, just in general, has gotten bigger. So, I think it’s going to be bigger, better and more efficient this year than it’s ever been.”

Tickets for the Super Bowl Experience presented by Lowe’s can be purchased at superbowl.com/ eventinfo. PT

Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner has made a tradition out of attending the Super Bowl Experience presented by Lowe’s with his family each year. (James Patrick/Contributor)

Peoria boys basketball sets sights on new Open Division

BY JOE MCHUGH Peoria Times Staff Writer

The Peoria Panthers’ boys basketball team has gotten off to a fast start during the 2022-23 season, jumping out to a 12-2 start in their first 14 games.

The 4A program has been dominant, even defeating programs a conference above them. Led by coach Patrick Battillo, the Panthers are looking to show that they are on the prowl this season.

“I’m excited for the group that we have,” Battillo said. “(We had) a really good offseason for us, putting in a lot of work. A number of leagues and tournaments that we have participated in, too, allow us to grow and then this year started on a pretty solid note so far.”

Peoria is looking to build off of a strong 2021-22 campaign, in which they finished the regular season with a 15-1 record, winning the 4A West Valley region. Their playoff run was

cut short though, as in the quarterfinal round they took a crushing loss to the eventual state champion Gilbert Mesquite 96-85.

The Panthers have come roaring back this season thanks to returning stars Drew Camacho and Calvin Windley. Camacho has been one of the best guards in the state, ripping off video game-like numbers on nearly a gamely basis. The senior averages 29.9 points per game, sinking shots at a 55% clip from the field, and adding in just over four assists and steals per game. Perhaps the most impressive stat of the bunch is his nearly 50% accuracy from behind the three-point line.

All snipers miss, though, and that is where Windley has made his mark thus far. Leading the team in rebounds and blocks, while still standing third on the team in points. The pair has been borderline unstoppable in the SEE BASKETBALL PAGE 15

Peoria boys basketball has gotten off to a great start in the 2022-23 season. (Submitted)

early goings of the year, but Battillo boasts the team is far deeper than just the two seniors.

“So obviously, we have (Drew and Calvin) as two seniors that can both create for themselves and facilitate the ball,” Battillo said. “But sophomore Chris Perkins is what I call our engine. He navigates, facilitates and a lot of his stats go unseen. It’d be more like a hockey assist with him.

“Then you throw in Caden Bass, also a class of 2025, and his scoring and ability to create his own shot really allows us on the offensive end, to create what we need to,” Battillo added.

The season to date for the Panthers has been nothing shy of impressive, putting up convincing victories against just about every program they have played. They opened the season 3-0 against a pair of 5A opponents, Phoenix Mountain Pointe and Buckeye Verrado, and 2A opponent Goodyear Trivium Prep, winning those three games by a combined 252-136.

Peoria ran into a buzzsaw in Goodyear Millennium, one of the top programs in 5A, falling 59-50 in a game that, for Battillo, his team should have walked away with a huge victory.

“For us, it’s internal,” Battillo said. “We had 26 turnovers in that game,

and that alone is a separator for us. We were in foul trouble, Drew was out of that game with an ankle (injury), so that kept him out. Calvin, the other senior leader, he fouled out in that game in the third quarter.

“(Despite that,) we still put ourselves in a great position to go out and get a win against that program,” Battillo added.

Since the tough loss, Peoria has been rolling, facing off against 5A’s Glendale Raymond S. Kellis and Sunrise Mountain, winning 73-56 and 75-56, respectively. The rest of the schedule has been in conference, to the tune of Flagstaff Coconono, Surprise Paradise Honors and El Mirage Dysart, winning all games handedly.

With the addition of the Open Division in AIA basketball, the Panthers have their sights set on riding this heat wave to being the best program in the state.

“Without question, not even make it in the Open Division, to win the Open title,” Battillo said. “We know the level of competition that is out there and it’s very good. In the Open, to be the best, you have to beat the best.

“So, we completely expect to be in the Open Division and expect for the first two rounds to be in the division eight, Elite Eight, that will then go to compete for that title.” PT

Head coach Patrick Battillo said Caden Bass (24)

his own shot. (Submitted)

AZ zip codes turn up gold for residents

“If you live in the state of Arizona you need to find the first three digits of your zip code listed in today’s newspaper announcement and call immediately,” said Laura A. Lynne, Director of Coin and Currency for National Mint and Treasury.

That’s because Arizona residents can really cash in for the next 48 hours. Here’s why. Non-state residents and those who miss the 48-hour deadline must pay $8 per coin, but Arizona residents who take the Vault Bricks cover just the $4 per coin state minimum. That means Arizona residents get all 125 coins with rare 24 Karat Gold Layering for just $500 which is a real steal since non-state residents must pay over $1,000 for each Vault Brick. And it gets even better for those claiming the Jumbo Gold Vault Bricks.

This is all happening because thousands of U.S. residents stand to miss the deadline to claim the gold. Now any resident who finds the first three digits of their zip code listed in today’s publication and calls to verify it gets to claim the Gold Vault Bricks for themselves and keep all the valuable gold found inside.

And here’s the best part. Arizona residents who find the first three digits of their zip code listed in today’s publication are getting Sealed Vault Bricks containing the only Arizona State Gold Bank Rolls known to exist with the exclusive State Restricted Design and each loaded with rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued Buffalo Nickels layered in valuable 24 Karat Gold by National Mint and Treasury.

“As Director of Coin and Currency for National Mint and Treasury, one of my jobs is to deliver breaking news. And today’s announcement confirming the release of Sealed Gold Vault Bricks to residents of the state of Arizona is as big as it gets,” Lynne said.

“So my advice is this, anyone who gets an opportunity to get their hands on one of these Gold Vault Bricks full of coins issued by the U.S. Gov’t nearly 100 years ago with rare 24 Karat Gold layering from the National Mint and Treasury better jump at the chance while they still can,” Lynne said.

“These Gold Vault Bricks make the most impressive gifts for Christmas, birthdays, graduations, weddings, and any other occasion, especially for that hard-to-buy-for person,” Lynne said.

According to Ms. Lynne, since thousands

Contents inside sealed Vault Bricks reveal old U.S. coins with added 24 Karat Gold Layering minted nearly 100 years ago are actually being handed over to Arizona residents who find their zip code below; but only

those who beat the 48 hour deadline are getting them at just state minimum

of U.S. residents stand to miss the deadline to claim the gold, today and tomorrow are intended as a “special 48 hour release” for the benefit of Arizona residents. This gives them a fair chance to claim the Sealed Gold Vault Bricks and all the valuable gold loaded inside for themselves.

But, Ms. Lynne added, “The Sealed Gold Vault Bricks are only available as inventory permits during the special 48 hour release so please do not miss the deadline.” The director added, “We have no power to stop coin dealers, resellers or collectors buying up all the Gold Vault Bricks they can get their hands on,” Lynne said.

”We already know the phones will be ringing off the hook. That’s why hundreds of agents are standing by to answer the phones beginning at 8:30am this morning. We’re going to do our best, but with just 48 hours to answer all the calls it won’t be easy. So make sure to tell everyone to keep calling if all lines are busy. We’ll do our best to answer them all,” Lynne said.

“That’s why National Mint and Treasury set up the State Distribution Hotlines in order to make sure residents of Arizona can get them now,” Lynne said.

The only thing readers of today’s newspaper publication need to do is make sure they live in one of the zip codes listed and call the State Distribution Hotlines before the special 48 hour deadline ends midnight tomorrow. ■

Answering Your Questions

Q: How much are the Gold Vault Bricks worth?

A: It’s impossible to say, but these Buffalos date clear back to the early 1900’s and are not ordinary U.S. coins. That’s because only an extremely low percentage of Buffalos were then commissioned by National Mint and Treasury to be covered with rarely seen 24 Karat Gold Layering, then sealed and protected in brilliant collector condition inside special 25 count Arizona Bank Rolls. That’s why you better hurry if you want to get your hands on them. Collector values always fluctuate and there are never any guarantees. But we do know they are the only Arizona State Bank Rolls known to exist. So anyone lucky enough to get their hands on these sealed Vault Bricks should hold onto them because there’s no telling how much they could be worth in collector value someday.

Q: Why are so many Arizona residents calling to get them?

A: Because they are the only Arizona State Bank Rolls known to exist we’re bracing for the flood of calls. These are not ordinary Bank Rolls. These are full Bank Rolls containing 25 Buffalos dating clear back to the early 1900’s. Best of all each Buffalo is layered in 24 Karat Gold and the state minimum set by National Mint and Treasury is restricted to Arizona residents who find the first three digits of their zip code listed in today’s publication and beat the deadline only. That means Arizona residents cover only $4 per Buffalo when they claim the Gold Vault Bricks, which is just $500 for the next 2 days.

Q: How do I get the Gold Vault Bricks?

A: The only thing Arizona residents need to do is find the first three digits of their zip code in today’s publication and call the State Toll-Free Hotline at 1-800-280-4564 Ext. GNH1511 before the deadline ends. Everyone who does is getting the Bank Rolls for just the state minimum. That’s a sealed Gold Vault Brick containing the only Arizona State Bank Rolls known to exist each loaded with the rarely seen U.S. Gov’t issued Buffalo Nickels layered in valuable 24 Karat Gold for just the $4 per coin state minimum set by the National Mint and Treasury, which totals just $500 for the full sealed Gold Vault Brick. That’s a real steal because state residents and non-state residents who miss the deadline must pay $1,000 for each sealed Gold Vault Brick if any remain.

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Dogs, parents unite for Super Bowl fun run/walk

BY CHRISTINA FUOCOKARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor

The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee is holding events around the Valley but for its new fun run in Mesa, it’s bringing four-legged friends into the fold.

Registration is open for the Arizona Super Host Committee 5K-9 Fun Run Presented by PetSmart at azsuperbowl.com/5k9. The familyand pet-friendly event kicks off at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at Mesa’s Riverview Park.

“Mesa’s been such a great partner,” said Jay Parry, president and

chief executive officer at Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee.

“We hope that we’ll have folks join us from around the Valley. We do expect a big turnout from Mesa. We’re excited to kick off the new year with this. It’s a month from game day. We want people who are excited about the Super Bowl and want to be a part of it to come out and join us.”

Registration is $30 per person, and a portion of each registration will benefit PetSmart Charities. Plus, two-legged participants receive a commemorative State Forty Eight T-shirt, along with a special bandana

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for four-legged participants.

Will Smith, PetSmart senior vice president and chief marketing officer, said he is looking forward to the event.

“We know pet parents enjoy getting outside and being active with their pets, so we wanted to offer pets and their people a way to make some great memories together,” Smith said.

“The 5K-9 Fun Run is a chance to share a special experience with your pet, and it’s fun that supports a cause. Every registration benefits PetSmart Charities, so participants are directly impacting work that transforms the lives of pets and the people who love them.”

The timing is perfect, as it aligns with many people’s New Year’s resolutions, Parry added.

“It’s the perfect way to shake off the holidays,” she said. “We will all want to be active for a good new year. Following the fun run — which could also be a fun walk — the participants can ‘TAILgate.’ There will be lots of fun activities at the tailgate — treats and drinks for participants and their dogs.”

The PetSmart MVPets TAILgate experience will allow pet parents to create a custom football player card with their pet’s photo, complete with a souvenir lanyard. The event will also feature a photo booth, agility platforms, and adoptable dogs from local animal welfare organizations.

The first 800 pet parents to visit the booth receive free custom-engraved pet tags from TagWorks.

“PetSmart Charities does such a great job here and across the country as the leading fundraiser of pet animal welfare,” Parry said. “We’re so lucky to have them headquartered here in Arizona.” PT

Seniors can eat for less at these restaurants

BY CHRISTIAN COPUS-SALLAS AND KAILYNN QUENGA Peoria Times Staff Writers

Things are getting more expensive, and food is no exception. Just to make life a bit easier, what follows is a list of some local restaurants that may give a senior discount. Generally speaking, you have to ask for it. Many of these are valid at multiple locations.

AVONDALE

Discount given with valid ID.

BUCKEYE

Papa John’s 944 S. Watson Road, Suite 103, Buckeye 623-977-7272, papajohns.com

Discounts given to those with a valid ID.

GLENDALE

Haus Murphy’s

5739 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale 623-939-2480, hausmurphys.com

Senior discounts on Wednesdays with valid proof of ID.

IHOP 6601 W. Peoria Avenue, Glendale 623-878-9631, ihop.com

15% Senior citizens’ discount.

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IF YOU GO...

Arizona Super Host Committee 5K-9 Fun Run

Presented by PetSmart

WHEN: 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7

WHERE: Riverview Park, 2100 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Mesa COST: $30

INFO: azsuperbowl.com/5k9

Chick-fil-A 10180 W. McDowell Road, Avondale 623-907-4780, chick-fil-a.com Seniors earn a free small drink.

Denny’s 1218 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear 623-935-7388, dennys.com

Senior discounts given through AARP and with valid ID; companywide offer.

Arby’s 442 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear

Some Arby’s locations offer a discount of 10%, but it is not a chainwide policy, so ask.

PEORIA

Chili’s

Culver’s 1025 N. Avondale Boulevard, Avondale 623-792-8649, culvers.com A discount is given with a valid ID; companywide offer.

Subway 11435 W. Buckeye Road, Suite A109, Avondale 623-643-9371, subway.com

7717 W. Bell Road, Peoria 623-979-5850, chilis.com

A 10% discount is given with a valid ID; companywide discount.

Long John Silver’s 8301 W. Peoria Avenue, Peoria 623-979-6090, ljsilvers.com

Ask the server for the discount, available with a valid ID. PT

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,

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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

“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

Entry Level Virtual Peoria Job Fair

JAN. 3

Discover how to break into Peoria’s job market with the virtual Peoria job fair. A wide variety of national organizations are interested in finding those looking for entry-level jobs. Show up on time and chat with key decision makers for a chance

to find a new career path, or move forward in an existing one. Online, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, cloudhire.com/job-fairs/arizona/ peoria/242375679461556224

WHAM Teen Art Night

JAN. 3

Join the What’s Happening Art Movement as they show off this month’s art project: how to make beautiful foil sculptures. This month, students will learn the ins and outs of crafting with this cheap but pretty material. Space is limited and in high demand, so registration via email is required. Ages 12 to 17.

Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., free, peoriaaz.gov cara.marshell@ peoriaaz.gov

Soul Care Reset

JAN. 6

Raising children with disabilities is a difficult task that can demand a lot from a parent. Those burned out from work and longing to feel

freedom can still find hope. Soul Care Reset seeks to nurture and revitalize the lives of those struggling to find personal purpose when raising a child who demands much of their time and mental energy. Held via Zoom, noon to 1 p.m., free, https://allevents.in/peoria/soulcare-reset-for-moms-raising-kidswith-mental-health-challenges_ peoria/10000429286476407

Peoria First Saturdays

Free Outdoor Movie

JAN. 7

Bring the whole family down for a Chinese New Year pre-party with a free movie and martial arts show. Hosted by the Night Market, this party comes with free face painting, the latest Disney movie, “Paws of Fury,” and delicious food available for purchase.

Centennial Plaza Park, 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., free, visitphoenix.com/event/ peoria-1st-saturdays-free-outdoormovie/140603

Polar Plunge

JAN. 7

Promote winter safety and learn more about harsh cold conditions in the most direct way possible. Those daring enough to make it all the way across the unheated, 40-degree pool will receive a free T-shirt for their accomplishment. Donations are available and will help teach children how to swim. Free breakfast will be served.

Centennial Pool, 14388 N. 79th Avenue, Peoria, 8 to 9 a.m., free, peoriaaz.gov/government/ departments/arts-culture/specialevents/polar-plunge PT

e consequence of true lies is false lives

CHURCH-COMMUNITY CONNECTION

Pastor Ed Delph Peoria Times Columnist

s we enter 2023, let’s look at what made the news in 2022. Perhaps the most memorable news people heard about was “fake news.” To understand fake news, let’s explore the concept of white lies.

“Little white lies. We all tell them. We do it to be kind: ‘I love this gift!’ We do it to protect ourselves: ‘I’m leaving in five minutes.’ We do it because it’s

an uncomplicated way out of something awkward: ‘I didn’t see your text.’ White lies are the kinder, gentler fibs about less important things.” (Author unknown). Dictionary.com defines the white lie as harmless or trivial, especially one told to avoid hurting someone’s feelings.

ADIRECTV surveyed 2,000 United States adults to find out what white lies they told the most and to whom. The survey yielded some fascinating results if the respondents were telling the truth.

Here’s a list of the 10 most frequently told white lies and the percentage of people who have used them. 1. “I’m fine.” (92%) 2. “I love this present!” (80%) 3. “Sorry, I’m sick.” (78%) 4. “I didn’t see your text.” (72%) 5. “Let’s keep in touch!” (70%) 6.

“This meal you made is delicious.” (70%) 7. “Leaving in five minutes.” (69%) 8. “On my way.” (66%) 9. “I’ll be ready in 15 minutes.” (65%) 10. “No, you don’t need to lose weight.” (63%)

Speaking of white lies, the biggest lie I tell myself is, “I don’t need to write that down. I’ll remember it.”

Here’s a list of the top groups of people to whom we use white lies: 1. Co-workers. (26.99%) 2. Family. (23.95%) 3. Friends. (22.06%) 4. Significant other. (10.78%) 5. Parents. (8.71%) 6. Other. (7.51%)

So, white lies are justified by people to not hurt others. I guess I get it. However, could there be a danger in developing a habit of telling white lies? I think so. First, little white lies are often a way of avoiding

responsibility. The “I didn’t see your text” is more of a shame-based response of the sender than not hurting someone’s feelings. Wouldn’t telling yourself and them the truth be more authentic and constructive?

Secondly, habitually telling white lies often transforms into more significant, intentional and often destructive lies. It’s not about protecting the recipient. It’s about justifying the sender’s words or actions no matter the cost to themselves or others. The result is exaggeration, spin, fibs, half-truths, partial truths, manipulation and fake news. Fake news comes from fake views. It’s “true lies.” So here’s a lesson we can

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glean from Adam and Eve about lying. Lies have to be covered up, but the truth can run around naked.

The Bible has much to say about this. The Apostle Paul outlines the seven progressive downward steps leading to cultural disintegration in Romans, Chapter One. Then he reveals how it happens. The influencers of culture exchange truth for lies by suppressing the truth in unrighteousness. Paul means that people who influence others through “fake news” started by telling people white lies. Then, they progress from white lies to intentional lies and partial truths because of their social, political or personal biases. That’s called spin.

Might I say the world is spinning out of control because of spin? And re-

member, the first casualty in a military or cultural war is the truth. George McDonald says, “When a person argues for victory and not for truth, they are sure of just one ally, the devil.” So I suggest being careful about who you listen to and who you hang out with.

Spin is more intellectually deceptive than white lies. Wikipedia’s definition of spin in public relations and politics is a form of propaganda achieved through providing a biased interpretation of an event or campaigning to persuade public opinion in favor or against some organization or public figure.

What’s the problem here? How can receivers of the spin gang make an informed decision based on facts? For example, let’s say your foot is standing in a fire. Then the nerves (your internal

informer) in your foot mislead you by reporting you are not standing in a fire. So your foot becomes a victim of fake news.

How can you make an informed decision that has future consequences, whether kindly intentioned or intentionally misled? Nerves are created to report the news, not spin the news. When someone tells you a white lie, you are uninformed. When someone lies or spins the truth, you are misinformed. The worst thing about being deceived is you are deceived.

As we step into 2023, let’s be aware, alert and intelligent. Invest in investigating the news. Don’t let your easily manipulated feelings rule you. Let truth lead you. There’s a difference between credibility and plausibility. Credibility means something is true. Plausibility seems true, and for the moment, it seems like it’s working.

Here’s a resolution for 2023. Realize real lies downgrade both the sender and the receiver. If we stop telling white lies habitually, we will probably stop telling real lies. The only thing that can set us free to make informed decisions is the truth. Living by lies and lying to make a living has a limited shelf life. That’s called truth or consequences.

As the title of this article says, true lies create false lives. Do we get any better in 2023, or is this it? I think we will get better. PT

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Hint: Just because it seems true doesn’t mean it is true. Truth is always strong, no matter how weak it seems, and falsehood is weak, no matter how strong it looks.

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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Student Chronicles

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Nerissa Wan of Peoria was elected president of Phi Delta Chi at the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio, for the 2022-23 academic year. The group is one of nearly 85 active student clubs, organizations, national honor societies and special interest groups at Findlay. The University of Findlay is known not only for science, health professions, animal science and equestrian studies programs, but also for cultivating the next generation of business leaders, educators and global citizens through a dedication to experiential learning, both in and outside of the classroom. Info: fi ndlay.edu

Jovanni Gallegos of Peoria graduated from Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa. Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, nonprofit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to about 4,500 students — nationally and internationally — at its Fayette, Iowa, campus and over 20 countrywide locations. Info: uiu. edu

Olivia Mbugua of Peoria received a Bachelor of Arts from Berea College in Berea, Kentucky. Berea College, the fi rst interracial and coeducational college in the South, focuses on learning, labor and service. The college only admits academically prom-

ising students with limited fi nancial resources, primarily from Kentucky and Appalachia, but welcomes students from 41 states and 76 countries. Info: berea.edu

John David Carpenter of Peoria earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s College of Engineering in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was among 1,288 graduates from the college. In addition, Carpenter was one of fi ve members of the university to receive a Navy commission from the school. Info: unl.edu

Robin Ahlquist, Makenna Laird,

Julianna Marziano and Kylee Messmer of Peoria and Ethan Crabb of Glendale were named to the dean’s list at Biola University in La Mirada, California, for the spring 2022 semester. Approximately 1,600 students were named to Biola University’s dean’s list for spring 2022. Biola students are placed on the dean’s list to honor those with a GPA of 3.6 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credits and whose cumulative GPA is at least 3.2. Info: biola.edu

Raj Menon

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of Glendale has earned a Master of Science in computer science

from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. Menon was among approximately 1,660 undergraduate and graduate students who earned degrees during the summer 2022 semester. Info: gatech.edu

Seth Wilde of Glendale has been named to the summer 2022 trimester dean’s list at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa. Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first and largest college in the chiropractic profession, has campuses in Davenport, Iowa; San Jose, California; and Port Orange, Florida. Info: palmer.edu

Garrett Peikert of Glendale was

named to the University of Sioux Falls fall 2022 dean’s list. Peikert is majoring in psychology and social science and was among more than 550 students named to the fall 2022 dean’s list. To qualify, students must be enrolled in at least 12 semester hours and earn a term GPA of 3.5 or greater on a 4.0 scale. Info: usiouxfalls.edu

Gabriella V. Lo Re of Glendale was named to the Scholastic Honor Roll for fall 2022 at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. A total of 12,220 students at the university earned a B-plus (3.5) or better to make the listing. To be on the honor roll, students must carry at least six graded hours of coursework. Info: oregonstate.edu PT

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Kids

at these nearby restaurants

BY CHRISTIAN COPUS-SALLAS AND KAILYNN QUENGA Peoria Times Staff Writers

GLENDALE

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar (multiple locations)

9330 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale 623-877-4885, applebees.com 5880 W. Peoria Avenue, Glendale 623-878-3500, applebees.com

Free kids meal provided with the purchase of any full adult entrée.

Denny’s (multiple locations)

15161 W. Thunderbird Road, Glendale 623 877-1502, dennys.com

4303 W. Peoria Avenue, Glendale 602 439-2337, dennys.com

Offered Tuesday through Thursday, from 4 to 10 p.m. Two free kids meals are provided per adult meal.

IHOP

6601 W. Peoria Avenue, Glendale 623-878-9631, ihop.com

Free kids meals are provided throughout the week after 3 p.m.

Manuel’s Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

5670 W. Peoria Avenue, Glendale 623-979-3500, manuelsaz.com

Free kids meals are provided all day on Wednesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée.

PEORIA

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar

8001 W. Bell Road, Peoria 623 878 3500, chilis.com

Free kids meal provided with the purchase of any full adult entrée.

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill (multiple locations)

25225 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway, Peoria

623-900-4736, caferio.com

16955 N. 75th Avenue, Peoria 480-573-0110, caferio.com

Free quesadillas are served for kids 10 and under with the purchase of one adult meal throughout the week.

Chili’s (multiple locations)

7717 W. Bell Rd, Peoria 623-535-4222, chilis.com 10040 W. Happy Valley Road, Peoria 623-572-0107, chilis.com

Chili’s Rewards members can earn free kids meals for kids 12 and under with the purchase of a regular entrée.

Denny’s (multiple locations) 8737 NW Grand Avenue, Peoria 623-486-5510, dennys.com 8131 W. Bell Road, Peoria 623 486-8505, dennys.com

Offered Tuesday through Thursday, from 4 to 10 p.m. Two free kids meals are provided per adult meal.

IHOP (multiple locations) 9976 W. Happy Valley Parkway, Peoria 623-362-8002, ihop.com 10603 W. Olive Avenue, Peoria 623-977-0599, ihop.com 8359 W. Bell Road, Peoria 623-412-1001, ihop.com

Free kids meals are provided throughout the week after 3 p.m.

NYPD Pizza

7650 W. Bell Road, Peoria 623-561-6973, aznypdpizza.com

On Wednesdays, free kids meals are provided after 4 p.m., but on Saturday’s, with the purchase of one small pizza, it is offered all day for kids 10 and under.

Village Inn 9800 W. Happy Valley Road, Peoria 623-572-2708, villageinn.com

On Mondays, one free kids meal is provided per every adult meal purchase. PT

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PROPOSALS FOR FY 2023-2024

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