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Father, daughter die in plane crash near Cordes Lakes BY SARAH DONAHUE Peoria Times Staff Writer

A Peoria father and his daughter departed Deer Valley Airport for Page in a small, noncommercial aircraft on Oct. 24, but never reached their destination. The two victims of the fatal plane crash, 34-year-old pilot William “Bill” Engel Bell and his 8-year-old daughter, Amira Caballero, were reported missing on Oct. 25, prompting the search for the aircraft, according to information from the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office. At around 12:15 p.m. Oct. 26,

William “Bill” Engel Bell of Peoria and his 8-year-old daughter, Amira Caballero died when the private plane he was flying crashed Oct. 25. (Photo courtesy GoFundMe)

the crew of the Arizona Department of Public Safety’s ranger helicopter unit discovered the airplane upside down in a remote location approximately 5.5 miles east southeast of Cordes Lakes, the YCSO said. The sheriff’s office was notified of the discovery but did not arrive on the scene immediately because it was in a remote location, according to information provided by Chris Wilson, YCSO public affairs assistant. The names of the victims were originally withheld pending nextSEE CRASH PAGE 3

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Much of 2020 was as bleak as a Beckett play for TheaterWorks. After stumbling through an extended theatric blackout, the Peoria theater is now as peppy as a Broadway musical. Artistic Director Chris Hamby not only successfully relaunched the Peoria theater, he just scored one of the most prestigious honors in Arizona. It has been a most “curious” year for this West Valley native. Hamby, 41, last week received the Governor’s Arts Award in the Central Arizona Artist category. Hamby was shocked when his name

was called at a virtual awards show. “It’s kind of a lifetime achievement award,” he said with a chuckle. “And I feel like we have so much more work to do.” Indeed, Hamby is transitioning from “Curiouser & Curiouser,” his trippy take on the Lewis Carroll classic that closed Nov. 1, to holiday mashup “A Curiouser Nutcracker,” opening Nov. 27. Shortly after TheaterWorks “went dark” due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hamby started brainstorming an idea for “an immersive, multi-sensory, intimate theater production,” with audience members walking into and through Alice’s Wonderland.

After spending years racing from one production to the next, Hamby had the rare luxury of time to work with his staff to transform various theaters, rehearsal spaces and hallways of the spacious Peoria Center for the Performing Arts into Wonderland. “Curiouser & Curiouser,” which opened Sept. 10, was a triumphant comeback for a theater that was dark for months. Two days before the theater’s biggest fundraiser of the year, Hamby made the decision to shut down the theater and the fundraiser. “It was one of the hardest things I ever had to do,” he said. “We SEE AWARD PAGE 2

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didn’t know how long it would last— Hamby recently celebrated two weeks? Two months?” his 10th year at TheaterWorks, It turned out to be an entire summer, which has received many AriZoni normally one of the busiest times for Awards in his decade in Peoria. the youth-oriented Peoria theater. His home theater beamed with Instead of juggling an assortment of pride. programs, “I was figuring out how to “Chris is a theater visionary keep my theater alive,” Hamby said. with incredible talent, devotion Typically, instead of playing it safe and passion that creates magic with a minimalist show to reopen, on and off the stage,” said Tom Hamby went big. Doyle, TheaterWorks’ board chair. “Logistically, this is the craziest thing “The impact that Chris has made I’ve ever done,” Hamby said, with the on the lives of so many is indiskind of laugh reserved for the closing putable. He is a magnetic leader moments of a show. and a remarkable artist,” said Cate Audience reaction has been joyous, Hinkle, TheaterWorks managing leading to the holiday sequel. director. The icing on the cake came when “And his work is just beginning. Hamby learned of the Governor’s Arts I am proud to work alongside Award. Chris and support his vision.” What did it mean to him? “Selfishly, it was a validation of my body of work—‘Hey, people are paying attention to me,’” Hamby said. He was raised in Goodyear, not much of a theater town. “I remember when we got a bowling alley and two-screen theater,” Hamby said with a laugh. Yet a teacher fueled his passion as he “fell in love with theater in high school.” His first theater experience was a field trip to the Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix. The production was “Through the Looking-Glass.” The story of Alice, the Mad Hatter and many curious characters has been told many times before and since—most recently by Hamby himself. After graduating from Agua Fria High School in 1997, he went on to Northern Arizona University. In two decades since, his rise has been as speedy and off-beat as Alice’s fall Fresh off creating the stunning “Curiouser & Curiouser,” which triumphantly brought the Peoria theater out of months of darkness, TheaterWorks Artistic Director Chris Hamby learned he was the winner of a Governor’s Arts Award. (Photos courtesy TheaterWorks) down a rabbit hole.

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of-kin notification; however, Wilson later released the identities Oct. 27. A GoFundMe called “Memorial for our Precious Amira” was made by Yadira Caballero the following day after the plane was discovered. “We never anticipated this weekend camping trip would disrupt our lives forever,” Yadira wrote in the GoFundMe’s information. “We, the family of Amira, would like to bring our precious daughter/niece/cousin/granddaughter home, to properly prepare her for the next journey into the spirit world where she will join our ancestors and the holy ones.” The fundraiser’s goal was $15,000, and in two days, over $16,000 was collected. The funds will be used for funeral arrangements, travel expenses and “other expenses that may arise with the sudden and tragic loss of Amira,” the information states. Amira was a gymnast and cheerleader, the GoFundMe information reads, adding, “Anyone who knows her, can remember seeing the pure joy and energy within her, especially when she was doing cartwheels everywhere.” “She was an extremely intelligent lit-

tle girl, who was tenacious in every activity and cherished each friendship,” Yadira said in the GoFundMe. The daughter of Violeta Caballero, Amira was intelligent, appreciated everyone’s company, enjoyed living life outdoors and loved her family very much, Yadira wrote. “She had a special bond with her mother,” Yadira said in the GoFundMe. “They were partners in travel and crime.” Violeta and Amira loved to explore new places together and appreciated the “glitter world and all the beauty it brings,” Yadira wrote. “She could light up a room with her smile, which helped to uplift everyone’s spirit, especially her close family,” the GoFundMe information reads. Amira was a “bright and curious” third-grader and was a part of the Kyrene School District, according to the GoFundMe. She was born in Flagstaff and raised in Tempe, Yadira wrote. The GoFundMe has received an outpour of comments offering support and condolences to the family. “You just had to love this little girl

if you had a bad day Amira will put a smile on you(r) face she was always positive and tried to make you laugh will always be loved and dearly missed,” Chrystina Vinson said in her donation comment. People also offered their condolences for the loss of the father as well. “I flew with Bill a LOT when he and I were at the Grand Canyon together,” KC Morgan wrote with his donation. “I’m so sorry to see him and his sweet daughter pass on. Just tragic. Definitely know I am praying for you and your family.” The Peoria Times reached out to Yadira for further comment about the victims via GoFundMe. “At this time, we are asking for privacy and respect for our families,” she replied. The National Transportation Safety Board is handling the investigation. Keith Holloway with the National Transportation Safety Board public affairs said the investigation is in its early stages and a preliminary report should be available Nov. 9. To donate to the GoFundMe, visit https://bit.ly/2HLF1Ru.

Prop 207 could mean more jobs, tax revenue BY BRIAN CANO SR.

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On Election Day, Arizonans were to decide on Proposition 207. If approved, it would make so recreational marijuana possession legal for adults in 2021. If passed, the Smart and Safe Arizona Act, also known as Proposition 207, is projected to bring in over $200 million to local governments through a 16% excise tax that will be distributed to police and fire departments, community colleges and state infrastructure, according to azleg.gov. If the ballot initiative passes, the cannabis industry could see the expansion of existing markets and the opening of new ones in 2021. Medical marijuana dispensaries would be able to apply for licenses to sell recreational marijuana. “We anticipate our business will double pretty much immediately,” said Ryan Hurley of Sun City’s Sol Flower Medi-

pensary is at 3828 S. Vermeersch Road. “Harvest currently has over 1,000 employees with about 600 employees located in Arizona. If Prop 207 passes, we will need to add employees in cultivation and manufacturing, retail and corporate to help service additional demand and future Proposition 207 could mean more jobs and more tax revenues for city. growth,” White said (Peoria Times file photo) via email. Sara Presler of cal Marijuana Dispensary. “We’re hiring Debbie’s Dispensary in Peoria said the windfall from cannabis sales could help now in anticipation of this passing.” Steve White, founder and CEO of pay for vital behavioral health needs, Tempe-bases Harvest Health & Recre- keep the most vulnerable people out of ation, said he expects to experience a the criminal justice system and increase similar hiring expansion into the West Valley. Harvest HOC of Avondale DisSEE PROP 207 PAGE 5

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At its Oct. 20 meeting, Peoria City Council listened to a presentation on land use and zoning by attorney Jason Morris of Withey Morris PLC, then approved a requested rezoning for his client, Arrowhead RV. The council action followed the Peoria Planning Commission approving the rezoning of a the site at 11150 W. Beardsley Road from Suburban Ranch to the Arrowhead RV and Boat Storage Planned Area Development Arrowhead RV & Boat Storage is on 20 acres at Beardsley Road and 112th Avenue. In June, city council approved a general plan amendment for the former site of Linden Tree Nursery, redesignating the area employment business commerce from traditional residential, paving the way for the Arrowhead facility.

Before that meeting, some Ventana Lakes residents expressed concern about traffic and noise. Morris said he reached out to neighbors “repeatedly. We even held a full afternoon of meetings in the Ventana Lakes clubhouse and permitted in-person attendance while simultaneously livestreaming it. We held four meetings in that fashion back to back to allow a variety of participation.” The new recreational vehicle and boat storage facility will include 749 spaces including a mix of enclosed, covered and uncovered spaces. According to Morris, “The project will now go into civil review and construction drawings. This process doesn’t require any additional public hearings and will occur on the developer’s schedule.” Arrowhead RV & Boat also has a facility at Peoria and 99th avenues.

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Five Below to Open at Lake Pleasant Towne Center BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

Attention bargain shoppers: Lake Pleasant Towne Center will welcome Five Below this spring. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Five Below has 1,000 stores in 38 states. The rapidly growing retail giant will bring its $5-and-less fun to Peoria for the first time. Five Below’s Lake Pleasant Towne Center location at 9940 W. Happy Valley Parkway will feature 10,818 square feet of bargain shopping. “Five Below is all about putting an emphasis on experience-driven retail, and we look forward to adding their upbeat, anything-goes environment to our lineup of family-friendly tenants at Lake Pleasant Towne Center,” said

Angie Kory, vice president of leasing of Vestar, the shopping center’s owner. One of the fastest-growing retailers in the world, Five Below carries an ever-evolving and super-exciting assortment of essentials for work and school from home, cellphone cases and chargers, cool room décor, pet products, yoga pants, graphic tees, and beauty and wellness items. At Lake Pleasant Towne Center, Five Below joins a roster of stores that includes Kohl’s, the Home Depot, PetSmart, Sprouts and Michael’s. Five Below will be located in between Tuesday Morning and Ulta on the west side of the shopping center. For more information, visit fivebelow.com or shoplptc.com.

Discount store Five Below is coming to Lake Pleasant Towne Center. (Photo courtesy Five Below)

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much-needed access to resources and services. “The proposition will create millions of dollars annually for the Department of Health Services and projects related to addiction, prevention, substance abuse treatment, suicide prevention, mental health programs,” Presler said. “There will be $300 million projected annually to fund community colleges, public safety and public health, roads and highways. So we’re not just talking about cannabis business jobs.

We’re talking about improving the general welfare of Arizona,” she added. But, according to an Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the West Valley has plenty of reasons to oppose Proposition 207. “Proposition 207 caps the marijuana tax at 16%. Arizona’s lawmakers will have to figure out how to battle the negative consequences of recreational marijuana with no hope of taxing those who are making millions,” said Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Indus-

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states legalize or consider changing their cannabis policy. “I think prohibition of cannabis has proven to be a drastic failure of a policy. And there’s a number of states that have taken a different approach and that approach is working,” Hurley said. “The economic benefits, the tax benefits, those things to me, are all icing on the cake.” Results of the Nov. 3 vote were not available at publication time.

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City scales back on Veterans Day celebration BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF With COVID-19 cases on the rise in the county and no signs of the pandemic lessening, the city of Peoria is wary of large gatherings. As such, the city-sponsored Veterans Day celebrations of years past will not be happening this year. “We are not hosting any veterans

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The National Association of Social Workers endorsed Michael Muscato, the Democratic candidate for Arizona’s 8th Congressional District, which stretches from New River to Goodyear, including parts of Peoria, Glendale and Litchfield Park. The NASW is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with more than 110,000 members, including the Arizona chapter. Muscato earlier secured the support of Common Defense, the Sierra Club and Democrats Work for America. Muscato, who is challenging Republican Rep. Debbie Lesko, said he is “humbled and honored” by the social workers’ endorsement. According to campaign financing website opensecrets.com, Muscato raised $347,607 from individuals, none of which came from special interest groups. Lesko raised about $1.4 million, with more than $350,000 from political action committees. In the heavily Republican 8th Con-

gressional District, Lesko was elected in 2018, winning 55% of the votes against Hiral Tipirneni. Seeking his first term, Muscato grew up in Phoenix and prides himself on being a lifelong resident of the community. “Arizona’s Congressional District 8 has a unique historical opportunity to elect a Congressman born and raised in this district,” Muscato told voters in a letter. Muscato promised to push for immigration reform, student debt relief, increases in the minimum wage and environmental protection. During the campaign, Muscato created a task force to help seniors during the pandemic. Muscato said that his “CD8 task force” would “assist seniors in need with the delivery of food and medication supplies, no matter what political party.” Stephanie Holbrook, a West Valley resident, applauded Muscato’s efforts to provide an avenue for neighbors to support each other through difficult times. “I think volunteer projects like this help unite the community. I believe leadership in this way will help District 8 become more cohesive,” Holbrook said.

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Concerns about decline in kindergarten students BY DR. LILY DEBLIEUX Peoria Times Guest Writer

With great dismay, I read the article on KTAR radio’s website by reporter Griselda Zetino on Oct. 26 entitled “Drop in Arizona students enrolled in kindergarten raises concerns.” As the superintendent of the Pendergast School District located in the West Valley cities of Avondale, Glendale and Phoenix, we, as educators, believe kindergarten is essential for our scholars to succeed. It is the foundation and lays the groundwork for a successful path to a quality educational experience for years to come. Our school board and administration have provided full-day kindergarten in all of our 12 schools, paid for through our budget override. Since the state only funds half-day kindergarten, districts like ours need to find additional funding, and we are fortunate our community has supported this effort that has paid huge dividends. With the pandemic upon us now approaching eight months, many parents

are choosing to postpone kindergarten at a rate of 14% lower enrollment across the state, according to KTAR. People may think, “Well, it’s just kindergarten, and what Dr. Lily Matos Deblieux could they possibly learn?” Here are some of the standards from the Arizona Department of Education that all Arizona schools are required to teach in kindergarten. These are merely the English language arts, not taking into account math, science, social studies, technology, fine arts and social/emotional learning. Arizona’s English Language Arts Standards work together in a clear progression from kindergarten through 12th grade. These are the general headings and do not take into account the 29 additional sub-headings for learning under each standard. • Reading Standards for Literature. • Reading Standards for Informa-

tional Text. Reading Standards: Foundational Skills. • Writing Standards. • Speaking and Listening Standards. • Language Standards. We believe kindergarten is essential for all students in Arizona, especially now. A fact parents may not be familiar with is that if families choose to keep their child out of kindergarten this year, when they enroll next year, they will be placed in first grade and may fall far behind their peers in learning. In Pendergast District, we are using distance learning programs at this time, and each student is provided with a Chromebook and internet connectivity if needed. We have a tremendous support system in place for not only academic learning but also social and emotional support for our students and their families. The pandemic has been stressful for everyone; however, we are doing all we can to ensure our students are feeling connected, are learning and growing and will be prepared for their •

future. Since Arizona implemented Move on When Reading in 2013, students must show proficiency in reading in third grade in order to be promoted. By beginning in kindergarten and focusing on the necessary skills, learning will scaffold and students will achieve this goal. We are hoping to reduce the number of 14% decline in enrollment in kindergarten by encouraging families to enroll today in school. Giving early learners the opportunities to learn, make friends, gain new skills and be ready to take on challenges is paramount to a successful graduate as they matriculate in later years. In this day and age, children need every advantage to ensure a bright future. Let’s not let the number of a 14% decline in enrollment define us, as this is a problem with an easy solution. Dr. Lily Matos Deblieux is superintendent of Pendergast School District. Contact her at ldeblieux@pesd92.org.

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Veterans Day deals: Restaurants salute service members BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor

Restaurants around the West Valley are doing their best to remember veterans with deals on Nov. 11. Military and veteran IDs are necessary for many of these discounts. Visit the restaurants’ websites for information on all Valley locations. 7-Eleven Active-duty service members, retired, veteran, guard, reservists and family members get a free coffee or Big Gulp on Nov. 11. (7-Eleven app may be required and some locations.) Military ID and veteran ID required. 5925 W. Olive Avenue, Glendale, 623-931-0781, 7-eleven.com Angry Crab Shack Angry Crab Shack offers 10% off

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ASU West’s Bobbi Magdaleno gets WESTMARC Best of West award BY TOM SCANLON

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At its annual “Best of the West” awards show and dinner, WESTMARC honored several key figures in the West Valley business scene, as well as education and community leaders. WESTMARC’s Excellence in Innovation Award recognizes “an innovative concept that attempts to fulfill a need for West Valley residents or preserve the West Valley’s assets or resources.” Sintra Hoffman, president and CEO, presided over the event, with the President’s Choice Award going to Roberta “Bobbi” Magdaleno, executive director in the Office of Government and Community Engagement at Arizona State University. She is based at ASU’s West campus in Glendale.

Left, Sintra Hoffman, president and CEO of WESTMARC, presided over the “Best of the West” awards show at Phoenix Raceway. Bobbi Magdaleno of ASU West received the President’s Choice Award. (Peoria Times photos by Pablo Robles)

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Ottawa University’s Surprise campus won the Excellence in Innovation Award, beating out the city of Peoria’s autonomous shuttle “Robo Ride” that made its debut at Spring Training 2020. The Inspiration in Leadership Award went to Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck. After spending most of his adult life as a leader, both in city council and multiple terms as mayor of his hometown, Meck decided not to run for yet another reelection. Julie Giese, Phoenix Raceway president, fittingly presented the Economic Engine Award, recognizing individuals, organizations, businesses, facilities or programs that have created a significant economic outcome and/or job creation for the West Valley SEE BEST PAGE 16

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The Avondale Health-Tech Corridor was a finalist, but the award went to Microsoft, which is expanding data and technology centers in the West Valley. WESTMARC awards also went to Verizon Wireless for Quality of Life Enhancement in the Community, Abrazo Healthcare’s Residency Program for Quality of Life Enhancement

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NASCAR roars into Avondale BY NICHOLAS BARKER Peoria Times Staff Writer

Nearly 55 years after becoming an official racetrack, Avondale’s Phoenix Raceway will host the NASCAR championship series Friday, Nov. 6, through Sunday, Nov. 8. While the cars will be going at full speed, for viewers it will be more of a “yellow flag”—with caution—experience. The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the country, and nothing seems normal these days. Phoenix Raceway President Julie Giese still wants fans to enjoy the series as if life was back to normal. “For us, it was something that we’ve been waiting over a year and half to get to this race weekend,” Giese said. “We are excited for this opportunity to showcase Phoenix Raceway, the city of Avondale and the entire state of Arizona for that matter.” Although fans will be allowed to come to the track, the raceway will not be filled. Only about 20% of the track will be filled, which will mean only about 8,000 fans will attend the championship weekend. Strict guidelines will be in place for fans who do choose to attend the events. “Face masks are required, temperature screening upon entering the stadium, and social distancing throughout the entire venue while you are here,” Giese said. “Cashless concessions and a number of new protocols are in place to ensure a safe experience for everyone.” The race action begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, as the green flag drops for the Lucas Oil 150, to decide the NASCAR Gander RV and Outdoors Truck Series Championship. That will be followed at noon Sat-

As the Avondale racetrack gears up for NASCAR Championship Weekend, the city and Phoenix Raceway President Julie Giese welcome fans. (Peoria Times photo by Tom Scanlon)

Though fans will be limited at Phoenix Raceway, Julie Giese thanked the city of Avondale for helping facilitate a watch party at The BLVD. (Peoria Times photo by Pablo Robles)

urday, Nov. 7, by the Arizona Lottery 100. The 100-lap championship race in NASCAR’s top developmental series will be part of a Saturday doubleheader along with the Xfinity Series’ Desert Diamond Casino West Valley 200. At 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, the 2020 NASCAR Championship Weekend will culminate with the NASCAR Cup Series, with four elite drivers battling for the championship. Limited fans will be allowed into the track, but fans of NASCAR in Avon-

dale can still attend a drive-in watch party at The BLVD in Avondale starting at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. Hosted by the city of Avondale, NASCAR and Phoenix Raceway, the inaugural NASCAR Championship Watch Party at The BLVD will bring every second of the action from the track directly to the fans, all from the comfort of their vehicles. The event is free to attend, but guests must register in advance at phoenixraceway.com/watchparty. In addition to

watching the first NASCAR Cup Series champion crowned at Phoenix Raceway, the afternoon of fun will consist of virtual appearances by NASCAR Cup Series drivers and other special guests, as well as a special gift pack for each car. Guests can also enjoy food trucks, games and other activities. The BLVD, located at 755 N. 114th Avenue in Avondale, opens its gates at 10 a.m., with the green flag set to drop for the championship race at 1 p.m. Visit phoenixraceway.com/watchparty for more information. “We worked with the city of Avondale on a watch party to just allow more people to participate in the event and come together as race fans to celebrate the championship just a few miles down the road from the track,” Giese said. “We’re excited to engage a few more people knowing that not everyone can be at the track on race weekend.” “Certainly a different event than we thought we would be hosting, but excited still by the fact that we are hosting it,” Giese said. “We will crown four champions, and we will have some fans with us as well.”

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Coached by Kyle Pooler, Liberty High took fifth place in the Girls Golf Division 1 State Championship. Mattison Frick, a junior, took the state championship. After scores of 76 and 75 in the two-round tournament left her in a tie for first place, she kept her nerve and won a one-hole playoff. Frick continues to excel for the Lady Lions. Last year, she was third in the state as a sophomore—after also finishing third in her freshman year. Following close in her footsteps is Brooke McGlasson, a sophomore who tied for seventh place out of 80 golfers. She carded scores of 80 and 76.

Individual champion Mattison Frick sinks her winning putt, left, and Brooke McGlasson leads the Liberty High girls golf team to fifth in the state tournament. (Photos courtesy Jen McGlasson)

Coach Kyle Pooler’s Liberty High girls golf team finished fifth in the state. Led by junior Mattison Frick, the individual champion, and sophomore Brooke McGlasson, the Lady Lions may make a run for the title next year. (Photo courtesy Jen McGlasson)

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Program aims to reduce recidivism, provide health care BY ALLEN AWFE

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Terros Health, a health care company, has partnered with Maricopa County Adult Probation Department to merge health and justice. They formed a program designed to improve probationers’, or patients’, access to integrated health services and reduce recidivism. One Glendale resident who has recently gone through the program is Michael Verde, 42. His health care journey was worked in conjunction with his probationary terms and began with Terros Health in March for a period of 12 weeks. After past troubles with the legal system and substance abuse, Verde and walked away a changed man after receiving assistance from Terros Health, which has a center in Glendale just outside Peoria. “I went through their program ... and part of those terms were to follow through with some requirements. One of those requirements was taking a class for cognitive restoration of choices that you’re making in life so that you can better yourself,” Verde said. He also received a peer support certification after his probationary period which took an additional two weeks to complete. This certification allows people who have gone through a recovery experience, like that of Terros Health, to support fellow peers in their recovery process. “I’m also trying to volunteer with them (Terros) as well, because I think they’re a really good agency to do that with,” Verde said. Terros Health specializes in treating substance-use and mental health issues by utilizing behavioral and cognitive approaches. The first-in-the-nation program is funded by a five-year grant from the

A Terros Health program helped Michael Verde of Glendale, who has struggled with substance abuse and the legal system. (Photo courtesy Terros)

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System’s Targeted Investments Program; Terros Health is four years into the grant. It integrates new “justice clinics,” where patients’ specific probationary terms from MCAPD are worked in conjunction with a health care plan unique to each individual patient provided by Terros Health. The justice clinics serve adult probationers who generally experience limited access to health care. The purpose of the justice clinics is “to give people who are on probation access to health care and in conjunction with that, reduce recidivism, to get them to live healthy productive lives and move on,” said Ray Young, a licensed counselor and integrated site director who oversees the justice clinics. “A lot of times on probation they’re required to complete treatment in order to move through probation and so that’s where the collaboration comes in.” The justice clinics received an award from the National Association of Counties for the innovative combi-

nation of justice and health care. The clinics operate in four locations throughout the Valley, and three of them are at Terros Health locations: Olive Health Center in Glendale, 27th Avenue Health Center in Phoenix and Stapley Health Center in Mesa. “In our clinics, what they do is they bring in their probation officers, which are housed out of those three clinics,” Young said. The fourth justice clinic is at MCAPD’s Black Canyon Adult Probation Center. Around 3,200 of the 4,132 total patients in the program alone receive health care at the Black Canyon Probation Center. The clinics are staffed with nurses, counselors and probation officers specially trained in working with individuals who are in the program. “The facilitators were great,” said Verde, the former patient at Terros Health. “I learned a lot, the peers were great, everyone was really engaged even if they didn’t want to be. It was something we had to do, so we just made the best of it.”

Terros Health has been trying to continue full services while dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. “We’re trying to be as thoughtful and as careful as we can with COVID and following CDC guidelines,” Young said. “It’s been a fine mix of trying to bring in folks that absolutely need to be seen, and there’s other ones who maybe don’t need to be seen and we can do a Telehealth.” Telehealth, meeting by video call, has been a convenient tool to help navigate meetings and group sessions through the ongoing pandemic. “Folks are allowed to attend substance abuse groups or any type of mental health group, same way over telehealth and over telephone,” Young said. The justice clinics can also provide health care to a patient’s family if need be. “Say he’s married and has kids and they don’t have services, so we can wrap our arms around the family,” Young said. “If they don’t have SEE TERROS PAGE 21

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Tom Bretz of Peoria was honored for 25 years of service as a Certified Emergency Nurse by Abrazo Scottsdale Campus. It’s not an easy job, but Bretz said he loves the action and helping people. “I enjoy what I do. There’s a lot of variety, and I get to help a lot of people with things like traumatic injury or stroke. Every day is different,” said Bretz. Bretz received the recognition from the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN). Emergency nurse certification from BCEN requires passing a rigorous test on emergency care and completing an-

nual continuing education. Bretz has worked as a nurse for 42 years, joining Abrazo five years ago. “Tom exemplifies the meaning of Emergency Room nurse through providing quality care and compassion for every patient,” said Sarah Bird, RN, BSN, director of the emergency department at Abrazo Scottsdale Campus. “We are really appreciative of everything he does for our patients, as we are of all our nurses and staff.” In receiving his 25-year pin and certificate, BCEN recognized Bretz’s commitment and dedication to emergency nursing and acknowledged the many years of service dedicated to furthering his knowledge for expert patient care.

Tom Bretz, an Abrazo Scottsdale Campus ER nurse, was recognized for 25 years as a Certified Emergency Nurse. Pictured with Bretz are hospital Chief Nursing Officer Wendi Sears and Emergency Department Director Sarah Bird. (Photo courtesy Abrazo)

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insurance, we’ll do a sliding fee scale. We’re truly working on finding a ‘yes’ to help them, to help make things easier for them. It truly has become a community project.” “No one is left behind,” Verde said.

“Everyone is in it together, like no matter what, where you’re at as far as your skill level, comprehension. At the end of the day, everyone is going to be put on the same page so that everyone understands completely.”

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November 5, 2020

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The little girl was sitting in her grandfather’s lap as he read her a goodnight story. From time to time, she would take her eyes off the book and reach up and touch his wrinkled cheek. She would alternately stroke her cheek and then his. Finally, she spoke, “Granddaddy, did God make you?” “Yes, sweetheart,” he answered. “God made me a long time ago.” Then, “Granddaddy, did God make me, too?” “Yes, honey,” he assured her. “God made you just a little while ago.” “Oh,” she said. Feeling their respective faces again, she observed, “God’s getting better at it now, isn’t He?” As a grandfather, or “opa,” these days that story is a little too close for comfort. However, there is something I’m not sure is getting any better these days. We human beings still struggle with loving money. And we battle with when and how to spend money if you get it. And

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greed and accumulation. That is why 2,084 verses in the Bible deal with money. God’s advice is not to put your hope in accumulating money. Don’t make the treasure your pleasure. Make the Treasurer your pleasure. Don’t make “benefits” your dream. Make the Benefactor your dream. Don’t seek the creation, seek the Creator. Why? Money is a wonderful servant but a terrible master. And, by the way, the “rich” is probably you, not “them.” If your total family income including benefits is $45,000 per year, you are in the top 1% of the world. There you go. Now you know somebody rich! To learn more about Pastor Ed Delph, the Church-Community Connection and Nation strategy, call 623-376-6757, e-mail nationstrategy@cs.com or visit nationstrategy.com.

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PUSD board approves open-enrollment capacity perience an enrollment increase to 13,506 students by school year 2024-25. Peoria Unified School District Maas said Cactus, Ironwood and elementary schools had an 8% deSunrise Mountain high schools crease in enrollment this year— had declining enrollment. though high schools had slightly Centennial, Peoria, Raymond S. higher enrollment. Kellis and Liberty high schools inOpen-enrollment funding, school creased enrollment. capacity data and overcrowding Liberty, he noted, is “overcrowdconcerns were discussed at the ed or bigger than what we had recSept. 24 Peoria Unified School ommended capacity,” Maas said. governing board meeting. But, he added: “I’m scared to say After lengthy discussion, this out loud, but there are times the board approved a one-year when we need to disregard the data. open-enrollment plan. All PUSD And I think that this is one of those schools and all grade levels have times.” excess capacity and are allowed to Maas said current PUSD high accept additional students. school enrollment might decrease “I brought to you a new timedue to students choosing online line, with a focus on allowing our learning. families and our schools addition“I think this is a long-term imal time to be able to prepare ... in plication for education. And as order to decide how we implement much as we hear about some of our open-enrollment process,” the students not being successful, I PUSD Superintendent Jason believe there’s a big group of them Reynolds said. who are successful and are going Reynolds said school officials to continue to choose to be online will be able to determine capacity in the future,” Maas said. based on specific facilities. Board member Monica Ceja “What this does is allow our Martinez said students could find Highlighting a few schools nearing capacity, Peoria Unified officials presented a picture of the current stuprincipals to continue to moniit difficult to get into specific prodent populations of each school, as well as projections for future enrollment. (Image courtesy PUSD) tor their situation throughout the grams due to the overcrowding. She stressed that she does not open-enrollment process and then at our trends in terms of capture rates, analysis indicates Sunset Heights will when it is time to let families know birth rates—lots of information that likely face overcrowding issues next want PUSD students to slip through the cracks and go unnoticed. whether or not we’re able to accept gives us then an estimate of what our year. “This is the second year we’ve them under an open enrollment,” enrollment will be for the next five, “That red line jumps out at you pretReynolds said. even 10 years in most cases.” ty quickly, because what that tells me changed the policy in an effort to help PUSD Director of Research Mike According to Maas, at PUSD el- is that the one that’s really over is Sun- mitigate class sizes overcrowding,” Maas shared the pre-COVID-19 find- ementary schools, 23,865 students set Heights,” Maas stated. “I’m going Ceja Martinez said. “I’m concerned ings from a February study and a were enrolled in 2019-20. to use the term ‘appears’ to be over about and acknowledging the inforMarch future enrollment growth trend He reported a decrease of 1,999 stu- because I want to talk to you about mation ... as a result of our new envireport. dents for the current school year. how we work with this information, ronment.” Ceja Martinez said she is concerned Maas said the two reports capture a Maas added that PUSD elementary so from there, you can see everyone, snapshot of all current PUSD school school projected enrollment is expect- and again, we know that enrollment is by recent high school overcrowding trends with regard to Centers for Discapacity and what the district should ed to increase to 24,845 students by down in our schools.” expect in the next five years. 2024-25. Maas said PUSD high school enroll- ease Controls and Prevention (CDC) “They compare that with how we’re Lake Pleasant’s student enrollment ment slightly ticked up from 13,045 social distancing recommendations. growing, Maas said. “They look at all increased from 890 students to 899 in students in 2019-20 to 13,111 this SEE CAPACITY PAGE 25 of our new developments. They look school year 2020-21. Maas said the year. Maas said PUSD expects to ex-

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“It’s also important to note that we’re here with this recommendation because of the past six months, because of COVID-19,” Reynolds noted. According to the Arizona School Boards Association, eighth-grade students currently enrolled in a district elementary school who want to attend an out-of-district high school must fill out an open-enrollment application between Oct. 1 and Dec. 1 of their eighth-grade year.

The application must be submitted directly to the high school of the student’s choice. All new students must submit open-enrollment applications between Oct. 1 and Dec. 1 to be considered for open enrollment during the following school year. The district has 34 elementary schools, seven high schools and one nontraditional high school. For more information on enrollment, visit peoriaunified.org/domain/96.

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