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85382 has most COVID-19 cases in state

BY TOM SCANLON

Peoria Times Managing Editor

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The new Arizona Department of Health Safety map of COVID-19 positive tests showed Peoria’s 85382 had the most cases of any ZIP code in the state. (Image courtesy ADHS)

Data from the state’s new COVID-19 ZIP code map of positive tests shows Peoria 85382 with 71 positive cases April 14 — the most of any ZIP code in the state, slightly ahead of 85714 in Tucson, which had 70 cases.

The Arizona Department of Health Services released the map April 12, then made daily updates. “If a patient’s address of residence is unknown cases were mapped to the address of the provider followed by the address of the reporting facility,” the ZIP code COVID-19 map notes.

“Regardless of the data, we care very

deeply about the health and safety of our residents in every ZIP code and we will continue to act based on the recommendations of top public health officials,” said Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat. “Unfortunately, this data appears imperfect, as noted by the AZDHS website ...

“Due to this discrepancy, I’ve pressed the governor’s office to provide more accurate data.”

Carlat is not the only one hoping for more clarity.

“What we do not know, and what Arizonans with family members in long-term care facilities are desperate to know, is which facilities have reported cases. We SEE ZIP

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BY JACQUELINE ROBLEDO AND KACEY WILSON

Peoria Times Contributing Writers

While many are staying home, some in Peoria continue to go to work to allow residents to stock food and goods.

Although Gov. Doug Ducey has urged Arizonans to stay home in response to the nationwide COVID-19 pandemic, grocery store clerks, delivery drivers and warehouse workers continue their jobs, as their businesses were deemed “essential” by Ducey.

Many essential workers say they do not mind going to work, because the

jobs help to support their families and their community.

Leilani Campas, a bakery assistant manager at a Fry’s Food Store in Peoria, said she is grateful to still have a job and is glad she can feed the store’s customers. Campas stressed the store takes many preventative measures to keep its workers healthy.

Even so, going to work under such circumstances makes her wonder about her health.

“It’s not really a matter of if I’m going to get it, it’s just when,” Campas said, referring to the coronavirus.

Campas said her store has tripled its

Leilani Campas said she is happy to have a job—and help feed the community. (Photo courtesy Leilani

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ask that the state make the names of these facilities available to the public,” Dana Marie Kennedy, Arizona’s AARP director, said in a letter to Gov. Doug Ducey April 13.

In addition to at least six assisted living facilities, there are a half-dozen senior living communities in the 85382 ZIP code.

This area includes Peoria Sports Complex and P83 to the southeast but is mostly on the west side of U.S. 101. There, 85382 extends from West Greenway Road and 91st Avenue to the south through Bell Road and West Union HIlls Road, widening west to 97th Avenue at West Beardsley Road before ending to the north at West Deer Valley Road.

Another Peoria ZIP code, 85383, had 19 COVID-19 positive tests as of April 14. In 85345, which includes part of Sun City to the west as well as Peoria, there were 27 cases. The state map shows a range of six to 10 COVID-19 cases in Peoria 85381.

Added together, the state map shows at least 100 COVID-19 cases in Peoria.

Yet Peoria’s Peoria Fire-Medical Department has not been overwhelmed, Peoria Deputy Fire Chief Rob Brewster said.

“Compared to last year at this time, our regular call volume is down 17%,” Brewster said. “While the type of calls we are responding to are exhibiting similar signs and symptoms as related to COVID-19, it is out of our scope to determine who has it.

“We are operational and committed to carrying out our responsibilities by serving the community while wearing the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) when responding to incidents,” Brewster said.

“At this time, we have no reports of our members testing positive for COVID-19,” Brewster said.

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According to the Maricopa County Public Health Department, “30 longterm care facilities have had at least one resident with COVID-19. Resi-

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dents of long-term care facilities (including skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, rehabilitation facilities and hospice facilities) are at highest risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19 infection because they live in a communal setting and tend to be older with chronic medical conditions.

“Of 169 COVID-19 cases in a longterm care facility, 32% of residents have been hospitalized and 14% have died.”

Yet several 85382 assisted-living facilities contacted by the Peoria Times said their residents were not showing symptoms—which can include fever, persistent cough and difficulty breathing—of COVID-19.

The Peoria assisted-living centers said they are taking extra precautions to protect their residents.

“It’s getting better. At first it was hectic,” said Bruce White, a concierge Amethyst Gardens, of the mood there.

Senior Lifestyle has three facilities near Union Hills Road and 91st Avenue: Amethyst Gardens, the Inn at Amethyst and Amethyst Arbor house nearly 400 seniors.

None of the residents have tested positive for COVID-19, White said.

“Right now we’ve got a lockdown,” White said. “The only people who can come in are health professionals, and they’re tested when they come in …

If they have a temperature over 100, they’re not not allowed in.”

Even though groups of residents are no longer meeting, he said morale is good, boosted by “hallway bingo.”

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Residents are having food delivered to their rooms, White said, and visitations with family members are limited, with social distancing enforced.

The same goes at nearby Intouch Assisted Living. “If a family member drops off supplies, they stay in the front,” said Jose Sales, the owner of the facility, where he has three residents.

Family members, he said, “understand where we’re coming from in being strict to take care of their mom or dad. That’s why their parents are healthy.”

He said none of the Intouch residents had tested positive for COVID-19.

“Nobody has the virus here,” Effie Climov said, of her six-resident AZ Life Assisted Living, also in 85382.

To protect residents, she has reduced staff, she said. “It’s just me and my husband. If I go out shopping, I have special clothes, a mask, different shoes. Then I come back and change.

If nurses come in, they have masks and gloves,” she said.

With restrictions on visitors, she is using FaceTime for residents to communicate with family members.

“We are keeping everyone safe here,” said Trish, the nursing director at Desert Winds Assisted Living who would identify herself only by her first name.

She declined to say if any of Desert Winds’ 68 residents tested positive for COVID-19.

“We’re following all the protocols from the CDC and (Maricopa County) Department of Health,” she said.

“We’ve been in contact with them on a daily basis.”

POGO service suspended indefinitely

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The Peoria on the Go (POGO) circulator service has been suspended indefinitely in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to a release from the city of Peoria, “This decision comes after several state executive orders to stay at home and a declaration of local emergency in Peoria in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“POGO has seen a significant drop in ridership during the month of March as

well as many POGO destinations have been closed or access has been considerably restricted, such as the Sunrise Mountain Library and Peoria Sports Complex.”

Additionally, Valley Metro bus service in Peoria on 67th and 83rd avenues, Thunderbird Road and Peoria Avenue will be temporarily limited to no more than 10 passengers at a time.

For more information, visit valleymetro.org or call 602-253-5000.

More information is also available at peoriaaz.gov/covid19.

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sales in recent weeks and she often has to calm anxious customers.

“It looks like the end of the world every day at work,” she said.

In response to the unusual conditions, Fry’s paid its employees a $300 “appreciation bonus” as well as a “hero compensation” of a $2 hourly wage increase, according to Campas.

Many other large corporations are offering their employees similar bonuses and pay raises—and are hiring.

Walmart and CVS have announced plans to hire tens of thousands of new employees to keep their stores stocked.

According to a statement by CVS Health, the company is paying bonuses ranging from $150 to $500 to employees who are required to be at their facilities. CVS also is planning to fill 50,000 full-time, part-time and temporary positions across the country—the most ambitious hiring streak in the company’s history.

Walmart is planning to take a similar approach in response to the pandemic, according to a statement from the company. Hourly workers will be paid cash bonuses: $300 to all fulltime employees and $150 to all parttime employees. These bonuses will ultimately add up to $365 million across the United States.

Walmart also announced plans to hire 150,000 new workers nationwide.

Lee McPheters, an economics professor and researcher at Arizona State University, explained that these workers have become crucial.

“People who are working in grocery stores, in delivery services and in health care are keeping the economy going,” McPheters said. “I think they do deserve ‘hazard pay’ at a time when the general public is told to stay away from work and yet depend on these essential businesses to continue to receive food and other supplies.”

According to McPheters, retail is one of the largest sectors of Arizona’s economy: It employs about 340,000 people.

He said up to 100,000 people employed by Arizona’s retail industry could lose their jobs in the next few weeks.

Despite the economy heading to-

Leilani Campas, center, and her Fry’s co-workers demonstrate how they practice social distancing — while helping feed the community. (Photo courtesy Leilani Campas).

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Worship goes online

BY PAULINA MACHADO, RAMONA BARAJAS-VILLAR AND CHRISTOPHER DORCH

Peoria Times Contributing Writers

Easter was celebrated and Passover continues around Peoria—but online.

Congregations across Arizona have been physically separated as churches participate in social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Places of worship in Peoria, north Glendale and other parts of the West Valley have turned to social media websites to keep their congregations together, implementing new practices to continue their services.

Normally packed for the holy day, churches around Peoria were nearly empty this Easter, except for core staff leading services shared on the internet.

Harvest Church and First Southern Baptist Church streamed Easter services online.

In addition to Sunday services, First Southern Baptist Church is also streaming youth, mother and bible study groups.

Similarly, the Church of Christ on West

Olive has Sunday services and groups online.

Other places of worship, like Life Church Peoria located on Kelton Lane, are offering resources through various social media sites like YouTube, Instagram and Facebook in an attempt to keep congregations virtually together during the pandemic.

Life Church Peoria offered a “drive through” pickup service where parents were able to drive by and pick up crafts and lessons for their children and hold conversations at a distance with the pastors.

“You got to see the smiles on people’s faces as they would drive in and then get their stuff and drive out. It was a ton of fun,” said Derik Hines, senior pastor.

The church typically can host about 450 people, but according to Hines, in their first week of online services around 1,000 people tuned in to watch their YouTube Sunday service.

Other places of worship are adjusting to changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and precautions.

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The Church of Christ on West Olive, like other churches around Peoria, offered Easter service and other services and groups online. (Image courtesy Church of Christ on West Olive)

Princess Kongaika and her family gather at the dinner table and discuss scriptures from the “Come, Follow Me” booklet as part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Community.

“We as a church, we’re pretty prepared for this, as we actually already do a lot of things at home. It’s a very home- and family-centered religion,” Kongaika said.

Across Peoria, the phones have gone silent for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Meanwhile, the Mormon community bands together, at home.

Kongaika and her family hold family services each Sunday to discuss the scripture reading of that week as a way to stay connected with their faith.

The church has put together an 11-video playlist titled “Easter Sunday Inspiration” on the Come Unto Christ YouTube page.

Passover At the Chabad of the West Valley synagogue in Glendale, Rabbi Sholom Lew said in-person services were stopped before Gov. Doug Ducey set social-distancing rules for business with large gatherings.

Instead of gathering together, Chabad of the West Valley prepared kits for its members to pick up for Passover, which started April 8 and ends the evening of Thursday, April 16.

This week of Passover for the church will be much different, as Jewish Law, according to Lew, states that they cannot use technology unless it’s an emergency.

“People still crave the human touch and the human interaction … but we have this technology that allows us to see and to be seen and allows people to feel they are interconnected and not alone,” Lew said.

Chabad of the West Valley’s website, ichabad.org, has links on “Everything you need to celebrate Passover during coronavirus.”

At the Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley in Sun City, Andre Ivory, the program and education director, said the transition for online worship has gone smoothly but still faces challenges.

The Temple Beth Shalom of the West Valley has many seniors in its congregation, many of whom aren’t familiar with services like Zoom. This poses a challenge for the staff at the synagogue.

“We’re asking them to do something completely different from what they’re used to. We’ve had to slow down a little bit and make sure we’re teaching the technology,” Ivory said.

According to Ivory, almost all of the programming at the church has moved to Zoom or YouTube. Links are available at tbsaz.org.

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‘It’s not going to get easier,’ Sen. Sinema tells town hall

BY JACQUELINE ROBLEDO Peoria Times Contributing Writer

Dr. Len Kirschner, former president of AARP Arizona and retired head of Arizona’s Medicaid program, hosted a COVID-19 electronic town hall April 9 for AARP members and others.

His summary of the coronavirus: “This one is nasty.”

In a typical case, he said, a carrier of the disease, whether showing any symptoms or not, can infect two or three other people. This makes social distancing—and only leaving their homes when essential—necessary to halt its spread.

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., participated and added a warning.

“We know this hasn’t been easy, and it’s not going to get easier in the next couple weeks,” Sinema said.

According to AARP communications director Alex Juarez, over 10,000 people attended the town hall. During the hour-long event, 10 seniors asked questions.

Will Humble, the executive director of Arizona Public Health Association, noted that one of the shortcomings of the entire pandemic is sufficient testing capacity. However, he expressed hope that tests are going to become more

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In March, Congress approved funding for more testing, but the continued shortage of tests means, according to Humble, that anyone wanting a test should first contact their regular doctor.

Symptoms of the virus include a dry cough, fever of 100 degrees or above, and a general run-down feeling.

As for “miracle cures,” the advice from the participants was to be wary of anything not prescribed by a doctor or a hospital.

“I suggest that Arizonans listen to our doctors, our government scientists and our specialists,” Sinema said. “We should only accept information that is verified and accurate.”

According to Sinema, limiting information consumed to trusted official sources is the best way to stay safe, healthy and calm. She said she trusts the administration’s health experts, Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx, for accurate information.

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Nurses fly into COVID-19 storm

BY TOM SCANLON

Peoria Times Managing Editor

With COVID-19 cases rising in Maricopa County, but at a moderate rate, five nurses from Abrazo Central Hospital volunteered to fly into the teeth of the coronavirus storm.

Avondale’s Caryn Huffman, Pat Keilman of Glendale and three other Abrazo nurses flew to Detroit on April 7.

“They will temporarily fill needs at Detroit Medical Center hospitals, owned by Abrazo Central’s parent company, Tenet Healthcare,” said Keith Jones, an Abrazo spokesman.

Michigan became a “hotspot,” with COVID-19 deaths in the state rising from 479 to 1,282 in a week—with 79% of the total cases and 85% of the deaths in Detroit, according to The Detroit News.

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The five nurses work in the operating rooms at Abrazo Central. They became available when volume slowed after Gov. Doug Ducey’s executive order banning elective surgery. They will temporarily fill needs at Detroit Medical Center hospitals, owned by Abrazo Central’s parent company, Tenet Healthcare.

The nurses will be able to return to Arizona when needed here, said Tami Biggs, RN, chief nursing officer at Abrazo Central Campus.

“Our colleagues in Detroit are fighting the COVID battle in a way that most of us are not experiencing. They have fought hard and with such grace and determination.

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‘Essential businesses’ remain open in West Valley

BY KAITLYN MATTHEWS

Peoria Times Contributing Writer

On March 31, Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order prohibiting the closures of essential services during the stay-at-home order.

Among the essential services, grocery stores, pharmacies and the foodservice industry are being hit with crowds of people.

However, essential services such as pawn shops, laundry services and infrastructure operations like plumbing and electrical are experiencing setbacks.

“The customers are coming in at maybe 30%,” said Sam Moon, owner of Valley Dry Cleaners in Peoria.

As of now, Moon said he will remain open because of the influx of clothes customers dropped off before the stayat-home order. But as things progress, the hours may change for the business.

“After April, the place may close down, but we will see,” Moon said.

Lara Goldfarb, the owner of Glendale Pawn and Jewelry, said the impact of COVID-19 has been minimal so far, but she expects it to change drastically.

At the start of the pandemic, Goldfarb said she experienced a rush of customers looking to purchase firearms and ammunition.

But when the stay-at-home order was put in place, she saw fewer people.

“We are just starting to see a flow of people who need to borrow funds because of job loss,” Goldfarb said. “And

that’s the reason why we are staying open normal business hours to help people out.”

As the pandemic progresses around Arizona and the nation, Goldfarb is finding ways to enforce social distancing in the store, and other safety precautions.

“Our goal is to try and keep everyone healthy and stay open throughout the closure so that we can be essential to the community and helpful,” Goldfarb said.

Glendale Pawn and Jewelry remains open, as one of the “essential business” categories.

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In Gila County Superior Court, Daniel Rawlings, 36, was charged April 1 with causing the deaths of two of his children and a niece.

Rawlings was driving a vehicle Nov. 29 near Tonto Basin. After he tried to cross a flooded area, Willa Rawlings, 6, her brother Colby Rawlings, 5, and cousin Austin Rawlings, 5, all died.

Bodies of the children were found days later by searchers.

Austin Rawlings lived in Peoria and attended West Wing School.

In addition to three manslaughter charges stating he “recklessly caused the death” of the three children, Daniel Rawlings also was charged with child abuse for “recklessly” endangering the seven children in his vehicle.

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MVD will temporarily shut down operations The mission of the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is to get Arizona out of line and safely on the road, and over the past several years we’ve made great strides doing that.

But there’s another step to take, and it will cause a brief but profound disruption to our services.

Starting at 5 p.m. Friday, April 17, through Tuesday, April 21, MVD will shut down every part of our operations.

This includes MVD offices, ServiceArizona.com and the MVD services we provide through Authorized Third Party offices.

Simply put, nobody in Arizona will be able to use MVD for any purpose during this time.

Why are we doing this?

The computer system that MVD relies on for its basic operations goes back more than 35 years—an eternity for technology. For nearly five years, we have been working to develop and install a brand-new, state-of-the-art

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once, and it has to be tested again and again before we reopen to the public.

As you’re probably aware, our services to the public have had to change somewhat during the current health situation. We’ve had to limit our office services to those things that are essential and must be done in person.

That list is actually pretty small, because with the health crisis anyone whose driver’s license expires between March 1 and Sept. 1 automatically has that expiration date extended by six months and no office visit is needed. Also, the REAL ID deadline that impacts the AZ Travel ID has been moved back a full year to Oct. 1, 2021, easing the need for office visits that much more.

Even with these changes, we realize the shutdown of all MVD services for

a few days is an inconvenience and we appreciate your patience.

But once we’re back in business, you will find a lot more services available to you on your secure, personal AZ MVD Now account. You can access this directly at azmvdnow.gov or through ServiceArizona.com.

Every current MVD customer already has an AZ MVD Now account waiting to be activated. Right now, it’s limited to a few services such as basic title transfers, the Permit Test @ Home, getting a prepaid voucher and a few other things. Setting up an account is easy and free.

With the new system, AZ MVD Now will increase the number of services offered to more than 30, including registration renewal, refund requests, vehicle title status and some transfers, vehicle payment summary, appointment scheduling, buying a prepaid voucher and a lot more.

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Brother-sister Mochilero Kitchen takes off For now, customers can call the store at 623-440-5588 from noon to 8 p.m.

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The Peoria siblings had long dreamed of owning and operating a restaurant together.

Miranda said their dream was of “amazing food and excellent customer service.”

For months, they meticulously planned the location, the equipment, the staff and the decor for Mochilero Kitchen.

With orders from Gov. Doug Ducey for restaurants be takeout and delivery only, the Mochilero menu was adapted so everything travels well, yet, according to Cota, “is delicious and healthy for our community.”

During the grand opening, customers lined up—6 feet apart to maintain social distancing—outside for the first

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Meliza Miranda and Jorge Cota, her brother, had been planning to open a modern Mexican restaurant in Peoria for quite some time.

They weren’t about to let even a pandemic stop them from launching Mochilero Kitchen.

“We already have our A-team,” Miranda said. “So why not just go ahead and open for takeout and delivery?”

“The grand opening is not exactly how we planned it,” Cota said.

“But my family and the team members we’ve hired have worked too hard for us not to give it our all.”

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While the opening went Sister-and-brother duo Meliza Miranda and Jorge Cota launched well, the brother and sister Mochilero Kitchen in Peoria April 8. (Photo courtesy Mochilero Kitchen) duo said they wait for the day their customers can get orders of tacos, burritos, bowls, soups the whole experience and the whole and salads, and even beers and cock- menu, which will feature items includtails, all to go. ing short rib chile rib negro bowl and The event was livestreamed on Face- papa brava crujiente taco. book, where viewers could win meals Cota said he is anxious to see cusand nominate families in need to re- tomers’ reactions when they first walk ceive free food from the restaurant. in because he is very proud of the amCustomers also went to Facebook bience he and his sister have created. to write comments on the Mochilero They both said they are eager for the Kitchen page. community to see and taste the original “Dinner was outstanding! We are menu items they have worked so hard so lucky to have you in the neighbor- to create—the unmoveable part of their hood!” Kimberly Sivey gushed. feast.

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Tips for better Wi-Fi (and peace) at home

BY JOHN WOLFE Guest Writer

Now that most of us are working and learning from home, you may notice that some websites may be a bit slow to load and you may experience intermittent buffering when streaming video.

While we are all trying to adapt to the new normal of learning and conducting business from home as we practice social distancing, more internet devices are being used and for longer stretches of time.

And let’s face it, we are all using the internet to stay connected to people we love while we are staying close to home. Whether it’s downloading files,

streaming video, gaming, or hosting work meetings and family happy hours on Google Meets (and, sometimes all of these at once), these new and expanded uses of your home broadband network may slow things down.

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While we take care of the network to your home, we want to make sure that your network in your home continues to run smoothly as well. There are many things you can do to improve the performance of your home network and ensure a good internet experience.

For example, did you know that when your computer runs an automatic update or virus scan in the middle of the afternoon it takes up a significant amount of bandwidth?

To help, we have rounded up an impactful list of expert advice, tips and tricks to maximize your home network performance: • Disconnect devices in your home from your Wi-Fi, like dishwashers, coffee makers and refrigerators, as these devices do not require Wi-Fi to function.

• When viewing movies, select standard definition (SD) versus high definition (HD).

• Consider lowering the resolution on your doorbell camera and other security cameras while you are at home.

• Place your Wi-Fi modem/router in a centrally located area so the signal can reach more rooms within your home.

Also, put it up high on a shelf or tall piece of furniture because the signal

travels outward and downward.

• When planning video conferencing or Google Meets get-togethers, schedule them in the morning or evening hours, moving demand away from busy afternoon use.

• Utilize telephone conference calls over video streaming meetings to lessen the demand on your home network.

• You can plug your computer directly into your modem rather than working off your Wi-Fi. • Beware of windows, doors and cement walls, as these are common obstructions that can interfere with the signal’s ability to extend throughout your home.

• If you have gamers at home, ask them to download upgrades and stream at night, as gaming devices eat up a lot of bandwidth, slowing speed to other devices relying on Wi-Fi in the home.

• Keep your Wi-Fi modem/router away from Bluetooth devices like smartwatches, as they tend to operate on the same frequency (2.4 GHZ) and can interfere with the transmission of data between your devices that use Wi-Fi. Additionally, steer clear of locating modems near a refrigerator, microwave, baby monitors and other devices that emit electronic radiation.

Our focus is to help keep everyone connected during this unprecedented time. From everyone at Cox, we wish everyone health and happiness.

For additional tips, please visit cox. com.

John Wolfe is senior vice president of the Southwest Region for Cox Communications. Cox employs a team of more than 3,000 Arizonans and has contributed nearly $11 million in cash and inkind COVID-related contributions in Phoenix and Southern Arizona.

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King Crossword ACROSS 1 Pythias’ pal 6 Try the tea 9 Cleveland cager 12 Memorable mission 13 “-- Little Teapot” 14 Blackbird 15 Make obscure 16 “Material Girl” singer 18 Bold alternative 20 Check 21 Dogtag wearers 23 -- good deed 24 Founded (on) 25 Love god 27 Ill-suited 29 Praying bug 31 Tiny 35 Vote for 37 Prego rival 38 Start a rally 41 Moon vehicle acronym 43 -- Perignon

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SCRAMBLERS Unscramble the letters within each rectangle to form four ordinary words.

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Here’s your sign: Living realistic but optimistic CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION Pastor Ed Delph

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One of the greatest joys in my life is traveling to over 100 countries in my ministry. Each country and each continent is unique in its own way. People ask me, “What is your favorite country?” My answer to them is, “It depends on what you mean. If you want beauty, go to New Zealand. If you want food, go to Argentina or northern Italy.

If you want history and architecture, go to Europe. If you want amazing people, go to Singapore or Malaysia.”

In my mind, every country and con-

tinent has something which is uniquely theirs, and I recognize and admire that distinctiveness. That’s God’s diversity in action. It’s a celebration of differences, not just tolerating differences.

If you were to ask me, “Ed, what is the most amazing continent you have been to?” My answer is Africa. I have visited 22 countries in Africa. My first trip to Africa was in 1981 to South Africa and Ghana. Some African’s think I am American by birth, African by culture. After hearing me present, Africans come up to me and say, “You cannot fool us! You may be white on the outside, but you are black on the inside!” That’s the biggest compliment I could ever receive.

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Here’s a lesson from Africa. It’s about how an impala interacts with a lion in the wild. It’s a timely lesson for us. I have observed what I am writing about today many times. Here’s your sign.

Watch how an impala acts when a lion is near. The impala knows there is danger but doesn’t freak out. It doesn’t run 30 miles away, overreact, cringe or die from fright. The impala is vigilant.

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and living a healthy life. The impala keeps on keeping on. It’s aware of the danger but also aware that life must go on. Assuming the impala is healthy, most times, the only impala that gets eaten by the lion is that which is ignorant or arrogant. Ignorance is being unaware. Arrogance is being aware of but not being wise or careful.

I believe the impala is a living example for us of what should be our position concerning coronavirus. Be aware, be vigilant, but don’t let coronavirus put you into a deep freeze, cowering in your living room chair. Don’t be fearful, don’t be fearless. Be alert, not asleep. Be careful, not careless. Don’t be frantic, but don’t be complacent.

Don’t obsess, one way or the other.

Most of all, don’t be ignorant and don’t be arrogant. Let’s be realistic but optimistic.

Let’s go on with life in an intelligent, discerning and optimistic way. Don’t let fear run your life. Worry is a cycle of inefficient thoughts whirling around the center of fear. Let God run your life.

There are lions in the jungle, but God is also there. “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” (I Corinthians 16:13). In other words, live realistic but optimistic.

Curiosity killed the cat, but it also landed on the moon and walked on water. Which will we focus on—the dead cat or the moon? It doesn’t always have to be negative.

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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Golf association offering $8,000 in scholarships

BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor The Mexican American Golf Association, Phoenix Chapter, is offering eight $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school students.

“We have been awarding scholarships for several years,” said David Juarez, the association’s scholarship chairman.

Students can apply through magaphx.com before April 30.

The Mexican American Golf Association was founded in the early 1960s in California before it branched out to Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.

“It’s a social organization,” Juarez said. “The one thing we have in common is we play golf. We represent ev-

ery ethnic group you can think of. We have about 110 members in the Valley and another 50 in Tucson. There are several hundred in Texas and California.”

Each club is run differently. The Mexican American Golf Association received its nonprofit status and helps food banks and people in need, along with offering scholarships.

“In the last few years, we’ve pushed our scholarship initiative,” Juarez said.

“We’ve much more active in the community directly. In the last five years, we’ve made the fund healthy again.

The first couple years, we were able to give $10,000, but we’re back down to $8,000 this year. It’s available to any worthy student candidate.”

Juarez encouraged parents or grandparents to guide their grandchildren or children to the website to apply.

“We assume all the kids need some financial assistance,” Juarez said. “It’s not just about grades and community service.”

The scholarships are available to incoming college freshmen who have a minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. The students, who must be Arizona residents, must be enrolled full time in an accredited college or four-year university.

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CITY OF PEORIA FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 DRAFT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND USE OF FUNDS The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for annual funding under the guidelines of a CDBG entitlement city. The Annual Action Plan identifies how the City plans to use its CDBG funds during the next fiscal year to meet the goals and objectives approved in the 2020-2024 Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The City of Peoria anticipates that it will be receiving $829,066 in CDBG and $235,817 in HOME funds for Federal Fiscal Year 2020-2021. Additionally, unobligated prior year CDBG funding, if any, may be made available.

These funds are directed to the assistance of low and moderate income persons, primarily for City of Peoria residents. The draft Annual Action Plan for Federal Fiscal Year 2020-2021 was made available for a 30-day comment period beginning March 10, 2020, and ending April 13, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. At this time, the comment period is being extended for an additional ten (10) days, now ending April 23, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.

Comments received during this extended time period will be included in the final Annual Action Plan document submitted to HUD. A Public Hearing will be conducted on the following date, time, and location below in order to provide the public with additional opportunity to make comments on the draft Annual Action Plan. Monday, April 20, 2020, 3:30 p.m. The Public Hearing will be conducted via webinar. Information on how to participate via webinar will be posted on the City’s webpage no later than one week before the Public Hearing. The City’s webpage can be accessed at: https://www.peoriaaz.gov/government/ departments/neighborhood-and-humanservices/community-assistance/federalprograms-information To protect the health and safety of Peoria residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, all City buildings are closed. However, the Annual Action Plan can be downloaded from the City’s website at www.peoriaaz.gov. A copy of the Annual Action Plan may also be obtained by written request mailed to: City of Peoria Neighborhood and Human Services Department Attn: CDBG Program 9875 N. 85th Avenue Peoria, AZ 85345 Email request may be directed to: communityassistance@peoriaaz.gov While City buildings are closed, this email address is checked frequently and comments regarding the Annual Action Plan document sent to this email address will be responded to and included in the final document. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities - Alternative format materials, sign language interpretation, assistive listening devices or interpretation in languages other than English are available upon 72 hours advance notice through the City of Peoria’s Community Assistance Division, 9875 N. 85th Avenue , Peoria, AZ 85345; (623)773-7250; TDD (623)773-7221, or fax (623)773-7180. Asistencia en español: Para que le interpreten la solicitud en español, llame al (623)7737250. Published: Peoria Times, Apr 9, 16, 2020 / 29917

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SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA COUNTY OF MARICOPA AMENDED ORDER TO APPEAR FOR RESOLUTION MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE & EVIDENTIARY HEARING Case No. FC2016-050085 JESSICA LOUISE HICKINS Petitioner; MICHAEL P JOHNSON Respondent. Petitioner filed a postdecree Petition to Modify Legal Decision Making, Parenting Time and Child Support on January 10, 2020. Accordingly , IT IS ORDERED THAT Petitioner , JESSICA LOUISE HICKINS, and Respondent , MICHAEL P JOHNSON, shall appear in person at a Resolution Management Conference (RMC) and Evidentiary Hearing on June 10, 2020, at 1 :30 p.m., for 60 minutes before: The Honorable Alison S. Bachus Northeast Regional Court Center 18380 N 40th Street Courtroom 111 Phoenix, Arizona 85032 SERVICE The filing party MUST SERVE a copy of the Petition with this Order to Appear and all related documents on the other party in accordance with the Arizona Rules of Family Procedure. The party that filed the pleadings must make good faith efforts to complete service promptly and if this is pre-decree matter, absent good cause, must complete service within 5 business days of receipt of this Order to Appear. Failure to serve both parties may result in the petition or motion being dismissed. Proof of service must be provided to the Judge 's office at least 10 business days before the RMC or the RMC may be rescheduled or the matter dismissed. The party who receives a Motion for Temporary Orders may file a Response to that motion but should respond to the Petition as required under the Rules of Procedure. For information about service and other forms see Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure, at the Court's website , www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov, or the packet regarding service available at the Court Resource Center. Published: Peoria Times, Apr. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2020 / 29972

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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: HOLESHOT DEMOLITION INC II The address of the registered office is: 11184 W HARMONT DR, PEORIA, AZ, 85345 The name of the Statutory Agent is: TROY S BASH III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: Director: Troy S Bash, 11184 W HARMONT DR, PEORIA, AZ 85345 Published Peoria Times, April 16, 23, 30 2020 / 30047 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: RM PHOTOGALLERIES LLC, II The address of the registered office is: 3400 E Southern Ave , Apt. 353, PHOENIX, AZ 85040 The name of the Statutory Agent is: Rocky McDonald III Management of the Limited Liability Company is vested in a manager or managers. The names of each person who is a manager and each member who owns a twenty percent or greater interest in the capital or profits of the limited liability company are: MANAGER Rocky Lee McDonald JR, 3400 E southern Ave., Apt. 353, PHOENIX, AZ, 85040 Published: Peoria Times, Apr 16, 23, 30, 2020 / 30050

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