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Volunteers help count homeless BY ERIC NEWMAN
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Starting before dawn, volunteers, city staff and police counted as many of Peoria’s unsheltered people as possible last week. Some of the volunteers have been affected by drug abuse by friends and family. Bruce Allen of Scottsdale, who volunteers for various homeless outreach groups since retiring four years ago, said some of his family dealt with addiction in years past. Waking up at 5 a.m. or doing other related activities is not always fun, but he said the chance of making a change for somebody going through a tough time is what makes the time worth it.
“You realize there’s a forgotten segment of society and there’s a better way of life. You take a few minutes to talk about what we can do as a society and try to encourage them to turn their lives around,” Allen said. “As a volunteer, you’re putting yourself in uncomfortable positions because you care.” The “point in time” count took place around Maricopa County Tuesday, Jan. 28. Cities, agencies and municipalities receiving federal funding to help homeless or sheltered populations are required to do an annual count. The 2019 count found 78 homeless people in Peoria, double the previous year. SEE HOMELESS PAGE 2
Peoria Deputy City Manager Erik Strunk hit the streets early in the dark morning of Jan. 29. City staff and volunteers looked for unsheltered people for the “point in time” count. (Photo by Eric Newman)
P83 shops excited for expansion BY OCTAVIO SERRANO Peoria Times Staff Writer
SPORTS......... 17 Budding basketball star at Centennial High
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Tommy Irvin, general manager of Go AZ Motorcycles, said he is looking forward to P83 expansion. (Photo by Octavio Serrano)
As the city of Peoria plans to expand the P83 area, some retailers and restaurants say they welcome the new project with open arms. The proposed Stadium Point would include a hotel, homes, retail and dining at P83 Entertainment District. The city requested proposals from master developers, and received four. “By Monday, Feb. 10, we hope to have our review of written proposals complete,” said Christine Finney, Peoria’s materials manager. The planned development is adjacent to Peoria Sports Complex, the Spring Training home of the Seattle Mariners and San
Diego Padres While Stadium Point is still a long way from being a reality, how do the current P83 tenants feel about it? Some doing business at P83 said they look forward to the expansion. Tommy Irvin, general manager of Go AZ Motorcycles, said the company has been in the Valley for 12 years. He has been with the company six years, three at the Peoria location. “We started way back with just a few lines,” Irvin said. “Over the better part of the decade, we’ve grown to almost every major brand, from one dealership in Scottsdale to five in Arizona and one in Mississippi.” SEE EXPANSION PAGE 7
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Peoria’s rise in homeless reflects a countywide trend. In 2019, the number of homeless people increased in Maricopa County for the sixth straight year, according to the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG). The counts are submitted annually to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, which uses the information to allocate and prioritize funding for homeless programs. The number of people counted in Peoria last week will not be released by MAG until this spring. For the first time, the annual count was conducted electronically using an application for phones and tablets. Organizers divided Peoria into eight sections, with city staff driving volunteers to hotspots where the majority of the homeless counted were found in years past. The most common places unsheltered people were found included parking lots outside gas stations, public parks and fast-food restaurants. Volunteers met at 5 a.m. at city hall.
weather. Most of the higher-populated areas were bustling by mid-morning, but hardly saw any foot traffic earlier in the day, other than counters. Data from each unsheltered person willing to participate was entered electronically. Volunteers asked homeless people questions such as their name, age, how
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make a difference,” Hallett said. For others, like Gabby Williams of the Phoenix Rescue Mission, the count helps do a better job of providing services. Phoenix Rescue Mission was contracted to work with Peoria in October. It aims to interact with unsheltered people and transport them to services they
A group of volunteers braved the dark and cold morning as part of Peoria’s count of its homeless population (Peoria Times photo by Eric Newman)
Bundled up, they then covered Peoria, using flashlights to try and find sleeping unsheltered people or those just waking up in the 48 degree, dark morning. By the end of the activity – different groups finished at different times in the late morning or early afternoon before a final check-in – many were tired and had taken off layers to work more effectively in the sunny warmer
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While homeless people were not always found, there were traces of camps. The homeless population has been on the rise in Peoria and Maricopa County. (Peoria Times photo by Eric Newman)
long they had been homeless, past experiences and other questions based around their current lives. Those sleeping or unwilling were counted by just basic data, such as their appearance, estimated age and location encountered. The count served not only to figure out an estimated number of people who are without shelter, but also as a chance to offer help from the city of Peoria. “We believe in trying to have as much data as possible. And, as we encounter individuals from throughout the community, we’ll get a handle on some of their situations, and also try to give out some of the help we can provide,” said Eric Strunk, Peoria’s deputy city manager. There were 35 volunteers signed up for the 2020 count, which is more than years past, according to Chris Hallett, director of Peoria’s Neighborhood and Human Services Department. “Every encounter is a chance to provide services, and it’s always a question of how many encounters it will take to
need. Williams handed out several business cards and encouraged homeless people to contact her organization for help. Caring outreach is crucial, she said. “I just like talking to people and listening to. their stories. It will open your eyes certain things are going on. If there’s a repetitive story you hear, it can mean there’s something happening in that town or with this segment of people you can try to advocate change for,” Williams said. Strunk said the outreach helped instill in the volunteers and workers a further sense of community with the people in their city. “It’s a reminder we’re all human beings at the end of the day, and sometimes people have rough spots in their life,” he said. “And, it’s good to know individuals are taking the time to go out and tell people they matter, and we’re willing in the city to try and engage and help out where we can.”
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AG Brnovich announced grants to support first responders’ mental health BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced last week his office will provide $400,000 in new community grant opportunities to support mental health programming and support services for first-responder professionals experiencing the effects of stress from
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traumatic incidents suffered in the line of duty. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reported first responders are more likely than members of the general public to develop behavioral health problems, including depression and PTSD, as a result of exposure to trauma, life-threatening situations and the physical strain of working long hours in the line of duty. “As we’ve recently seen in the news, first responders are often exposed to horrific and traumatic incidents,” said Brnovich. “Often the hardest part of addressing a problem is asking for help. Our firefighters and police officers give so much to us when we need help. The least we can do is help them in their time of need.”
During the 2019 legislative session, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office worked with Rep. Kelly Townsend to secure $400,000 in grant funding to support first responders who experience PTSD, depression, and other forms of stress and mental trauma. “Too many of our first responders who have been exposed to stress and trauma walk alone in darkness with their unique needs going unmet,” said Townsend. “I look forward to seeing what comes from this much-needed and generous grant opportunity.” The grant application window closes on Feb. 28. One-time grants of up to $100,000 each will be awarded to support mental health programming and support services that will target first responder professionals experiencing the effects of stress from traumatic incidents suffered in the line of duty.
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Banner Health breaks ground on its largest health center BY OCTAVIO SERRANO Peoria Times Staff Writer
Banner Health broke ground last week on a $53 million health center near Peoria. The center, in north Glendale near 75th Avenue and Loop 101, will be Banner’s largest health center. At 128,000 square feet, the facility will have 128 exam rooms and 13 imaging rooms. When completed, it will be about two to three times larger than Banner’s next-largest health center. Banner Health leaders, developer NexCore Group and Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers gathered Wednesday, Jan. 29, to break ground on the new health center. The project is scheduled to be completed spring of 2021. Becky Kuhn, chief operating officer of Banner Health, said their focus was patient-oriented. “At Banner, our mission is to make healthcare easier, so life can be better,” Kuhn said. “Our mission focuses on
Banner is spending more than $50 million on its biggest health center, to be located in north Glendale. Banner provided an image of what the facility will look like. (Image courtesy Banner)
cessible healthcare,” Weiers said. Patient care is important to Weiers as he said he suffered from cancer years back. He said the inconvenience of the situation really put a toll on his family and he is glad Banner Health is keeping patients in mind as they develop this project. “If you want to heal somebody, you also have to heal them mentally at the same time,” Weiers said. In addition, Weiers said Banner Health has provided $6.6 billion in benefits towards the community for services like housing decisions for cancer patients and bereavement camps
providing the best possible health care built on tried and true best medical practices along with innovative treatments and technologies that are creating real breakthrough in patient care and patients’ outcomes.” Kuhn said the new site’s design will emphasize convenience.
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Leaders from Banner Health, its developer partner NexCore Group, Mayor Jerry Weiers and other government, community and business leaders broke ground on the new Health Center. (Peoria Times photos by Octavio Serrano)
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“We know that so much of the care today is really moving into the outpatient arena,” Kuhn said. “People want convenience, they want reasonable costs and they want access.” Kuhn said Banner has owned the land for six years. She is excited to continue to develop a partnership with the city of Glendale. “We love being in the city of Glendale,” Kuhn said. “One of our largest hospitals is here in the city (Banner Thunderbird Medical Center),” Kuhn said. “To be able to provide this growing, expanding area of the Valley is a great privilege for us.” Weiers said a health center like this is important because Glendale is the fifth-largest city in Arizona. “No one is surprised the city’s experiencing tremendous growth and as we grow, so are our need for quality, ac-
for children. Glendale’s newest Health Center is meant to bring patients convenience for their medical needs. Its design and choice of staff will reportedly make it a smooth process for patients to access their healthcare. “For all their success and incredible growth, they have never lost sight of what truly matters and that’s taking great care of people in the communities they serve,” Weiers said. The health center at 7701 W. Aspera Boulevard will employ 215 health care professionals, including 47 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Primary care will include family medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics. Specialties will be cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, general surgery, psychiatry, obstetrics, gynecology, orthopedics and vascular treatment.
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Bank robber allegedly tries to ‘launder’ money at casino BY EMMA RICHBURG
Peoria Times Contributing Writer
Glendale Police arrested Richie Hayes, 51, in Peoria for robbing the BMO Harris Bank in Glendale last month. Police report Hayes used stolen money with dye on it at Desert Diamond Casino West Valley. According to Glendale Police, when Hayes was arrested he had a note used in the bank robbery. It said, “I have a gun, I have bad men outside, 2 of your coworkers homes, if I get caught they will go in and hurt or possibly kill them.” The note also demanded no alarms, no dye packs and no trackers. But police said his attempts to “launder” money with dye on it led to his arrest. Hayes allegedly committed the robbery
Richie Hayes was arrested for the Jan. 2 robbery of a Glendale bank. The TV show “Live PD” showed surveillance footage of the suspect in the bank robbery riding away on a bike with a backpack that explodes with pink dye. (Photos courtesy Glendale Police)
on Jan. 2, taking $4,500 from the bank teller. According to court documents, the teller slipped a pink dye pack in the cash before giving it to the robber. A gym near the bank captured surveillance footage of a man believed to
be Hayes riding a bike and carrying a black backpack. The video shows an explosion of pink powder coming from the backpack. The man is then seen placing the bike in the bed of a Toyota pick-up before driving away. The video was played on the TV show “Live PD.” According to the Tohono O’odham Police Department, stolen cash marked with pink dye was put into a gaming device at the casino Jan. 17. The marked bills were quickly detected by Desert Diamond Casino security staff, who then worked with TOPD officers to review surveillance footage and identify the suspect and his vehicle. When the suspect later identified as Hayes returned a week later, Tohono O’odham Police followed him after he left and notified Glendale Police. Hayes was arrested Jan. 24, at 91st and Olive avenues in Peoria. According to court documents, police searched his vehicle and found dye
stains on the center console and driver door, over $1,800 in cash, an open bottle of hand sanitizer and a plastic bag with numerous $1 bills covered in dye. On the rear driver’s seat was a yellow notebook containing the handwritten letter matching the note the bank teller described from the robbery. According to court records, Hayes told police his father recently passed away and he had to stop working. He allegedly told police he became desperate for money and decided to rob a bank. Hayes told police he used hand sanitizer to clean the dye off the money but he didn’t do this with the $1 bills because it was not worth it. Hayes said he would take the money he could not get all the dye off to the casino and attempt to play it in slot machines. Hayes was charged with one count of burglary in the third degree and one count of robbery. His preliminary hearing was scheduled for Feb. 4, 2020.
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Vitalant blood drive means sweet sounds
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Jaziel survived leukemia three times thanks to 134 blood donors. He was just seven years old when he was first diagnosed. “My childhood was interrupted by cancer,” reflected Jaziel. “Having had cancer for six long, extremely emotional years, I can say I always knew I wasn’t alone thanks to my generous blood donors.” Now cancer free, Jaziel is studying to become an oncology nurse so he can use his experience to help other patients through their cancer treatments. For your blood donation appointment, visit BloodHero.com or call 1-877-25-VITAL (1-877-258-4825).
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Glendale: 18583 N. 59th Avenue. Goodyear: 14270 W. Indian School Road (closed Fridays). West Phoenix: 5757 N. Black Canyon Highway. Donor center hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Thursdays; and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
Public blood drives by city:
Glendale • 1-5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1-5p.m., Glendale Elementary School District, 5730 W. Myrtle Avenue. • 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, Apollo High School, 8045 N. 47th Avenue. • 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, Glendale Community College, 6000 W. Olive Avenue. • 8 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Feb. 19, Arizona Automotive Institute, 6829 N. 46th Avenue. • 6-9:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb 19, Arizona Automotive Institute, 6829 N. 46th Avenue. • 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, Biscuits Café, 24812 N. 67th Avenue. • 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, 5555 W. Thunderbird Road.
Blood drives help the likes of Jaziel. (Photo courtesy of Vitalant)
• 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, 18701 N. 67th Avenue Peoria • 8 a.m.-noon Sunday, Feb. 16, Axiom Church, 8295 W. Jefferson Street. • 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, Life in Christ, 14802 N. 75th Avenue. • 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, St. Charles Borromeo, 8615 W. Peoria Avenue. • 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 22, City of Peoria, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. • 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday Feb. 22, Lunde’s Peoria Volkswagen, 8801 W. Bell Road. • 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, New Life Community Church, 8155 W. Thunderbird Road.
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Go AZ Motorcycles recently started selling Zero Motorcycles, an all-electric brand. (Peoria Times photo by Octavio Serrano)
Irvin said the company’s 2019 year was a success and it continues to grow each year. He attributes its growth in popularity to the way customers are treated when purchasing motorcycles. Irvin said owning a motorcycle should be easy and fun. “We’re really about the customer experience,” Irvin said. “We get into motorcycles as a way to escape our everyday life and we’re trying to bring that into the dealership. This should be a cool, welcoming, fun experience for people to come into.”
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill welcomes new residents for tasty treats. (Photo courtesy Firebirds)
Irvin said he is looking forward to selling more electric motorcycles. “We started carrying Zero Motorcycles, which are all electric,” Irvin said. “With the way technology is going, it’s been a really cool brand to be with.” When asked what his thoughts on the complex expanding are, he said more
Peoria received four proposals to develop Stadium Point, which would be a major expansion of P83. (Image courtesy city of Peoria)
foot traffic in the area is always welcomed and is beneficial for the company’s business. “Anytime you add growth, it’s a good thing,” Irvin said. “The more the merrier.” Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Firebirds Wood Fired Grill looks to expand its menu in the New Year, as well as continue its philanthropy ventures and celebrate its 20th year as a corporation. Stephen Loftis, vice president of marketing, said the 2019 year was successful. He said the Peoria venue is the top third performing of all 51 Firebirds Wood Fired Grill locations. “We’ve just launched partnerships with DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Postmates,” Loftis said. “We’re making sure folks can get their Firebirds experience on the go, at their home or their office.” Becky Hall, marketing manager, said the Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in Peoria looks at the expansion of P83 as a benefit. “We’re very excited about it,” Hall said. “There are a couple of hotels going up behind the Peoria Sports Com-
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plex and it is just across the street from our restaurant. Bringing more people to the area with hotels and restaurants is just a plus for us.” “We are proud to be in the Peoria market and continue to give back and nurture relationships in the communities,” Loftis said. Like some of its neighbors, P.F. Chang’s experienced a successful year in the P83 area, and it is looking forward to 2020. Genaro Perez, vice president of U.S. corporate communications and global marketing, said the company is excited for the Chinese New Year, which will be celebrated starting late in Jan. In addition, Perez said he is looking forward to the expansion of the P83 area. “We welcome P83’s continued expansion and hope it brings new guests from around the world to enjoy all Peoria has to offer, including a fantastic P.F. Chang’s dining experience and our made-from-scratch menu of dim sum, street fare and entrees inspired by diverse Asian flavors and culinary traditions,” Perez said.
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Local man loses wheelchair, gains community BY KEVIN REAGAN
Peoria Times Staff Writer Tommy Hambicki’s wheelchair went on a turbulent journey these last few weeks. It went missing from outside his Glendale home Jan. 14 – presumably stolen by a thief – and left the 35-yearold coach scrambling to find it. “I had no idea what to do,” recalled Hambicki, who was paralyzed below the waist in a car accident in 2003. A one-time basketball star at Gilbert High School, Hambicki’s life has certainly been filled with highs and lows – but losing his wheelchair felt like a new low. He filed police reports, called pawn shops and surveyed his neighbors – hoping something might lead to him finding his wheelchair. ily had acA Glencumulated dale neighenough dobor’s secu- Tommy Hambicki, a youth basketball coach, received comnations to munity support after his wheelchair went missing. It was rity camera later returned. (Peoria Times file photos) pay for the captured a new chair. man takRobin Lee, ing Hambicki’s wheelchair off his front owner of Arizona Kings, said her playporch in broad daylight. After watching ers and their families adore Hambicki this footage, Hambicki knew then he and instantly wanted to rally around his probably wasn’t getting his chair back cause. and set out to get a replacement. “We’re really fortunate to have him His chair had been custom-made just part of our program,” Lee said, “He’s for him and buying a new one would such an inspiration.” cost at least $6,000. The story quickly grew beyond ChanHambicki found out his insurance pol- dler’s basketball community, Lee added, icy doesn’t cover thefts, requiring him and people who didn’t even know Hamto pay entirely out-of-pocket for a new bicki were sending in donations. chair. The news didn’t really surprise It warmed Hambicki’s heart to see Hambicki since his insurance often won’t how fast the public helped out in his pay for necessary medical supplies. time of need. “I don’t even get coverage for my cath“It shows how much people care geneters,” he said. “I have to pay to pee.” uinely about you and your well-being,” The new chair’s big price tag worried he said. Hambicki’s family, so they turned to the He was in the midst of ordering the community for help. new chair on Jan. 19, when a stranger Hambicki coaches youth basketball came knocking on his door. for Arizona Kings in Chandler and the Hambicki’s mother opened the door families of his players started circulat- to the family’s Glendale home and he ing his story. Within 48 hours, the fam- heard her gasp.
A man had brought back Hambicki’s missing wheelchair. He confessed to taking it, explaining he thought Hambicki had left the chair outside to be picked up by garbage trucks. Hambicki said the man seemed genuine and it doesn’t matter to him whether the man stole the chair with malicious intent. “I don’t even care, I’m just grateful he returned it,” he said. It seemed like a miracle had taken place, but Hambicki noticed his wheelchair was not in the same condition as before. It looked banged up, the wheels were off balance and its seat cushion was missing.
The multiple surgeries Hambicki had over the years have made his skin sensitive and prone to sores. His seat cushion is critically needed to distribute Hambicki’s weight evenly on the chair, he explained. All the chair’s new flaws made it unusable, he said, putting Hambicki back in the same position he was in before. He still plans to order a new chair and isn’t quite sure how long it might take to get it. One chair he ordered several years ago took nine months to deliver. Hambicki said he would allow anyone who sent donations to his family the opportunity to ask for a refund. It didn’t really seem right, he said, considering the stolen chair was returned. But donors kept contributing to the family’s Hambicki’s GoFundMe.com page. Even after updating their page with news of the wheelchair’s return, people continued sending in donations. Hambicki said he was humbled and surprised by the community support.
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February 6, 2020
Legislators look to put tax for education on ballot BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services
State lawmakers took the first steps last week toward asking voters to sharply increase the special sales tax for education, setting the stage for voters to be able to pick and choose be-
tween two separate proposals – or potentially adopt or reject them both. On a 5-3 margin, with all Democrats opposed, the Senate Education Committee voted to put a proposal on the November ballot to increase the current 0.6-cent levy first authorized by voters in 2000 to a full penny. Legis-
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lative budget staffers estimate it could raise an extra $580 million a year. Putting the issue on the ballot avoids the possibility of a veto by Gov. Doug Ducey, who has remained adamantly opposed to any new taxes. Ducey said the state has enough money to take care of its education needs. Meanwhile education advocates – including the Arizona Education Association, operating under the umbrella of Invest in Education – already have filed their own proposal to raise $940 million a year for education through a surcharge on the income of individuals making more than $250,000 a year or $500,000 for married couples filing jointly. Backers have until July 2, to collect the necessary 237,645 valid signatures to put it issue on the November ballot. This potentially paves the way for both to go to voters to choose. But Sen. Martin Quezada, D-Glendale, worried about having two competing measures on the ballot – it would so confuse voters they, in turn, reject both, leaving education with no new funds at all. Central to the issue is the concession, even by the governor, the allocation of state aid for education in his budget for the coming school year still would not bring state funding for K-12 education back to where it was before the recession. The question now is how much more is needed and how to raise it. Ducey insists the state has enough without any new taxes. But both the Invest in Education initiative and SCR 1002 are crafted to go directly to voters, giving the governor no official voice in their outcome. The more far-reaching proposal is the initiative. David Lujan, director of the Arizona Center for Economic Progress, one of the groups behind the measure, said polling shows tax on the wealthiest is the most acceptable. He said it also makes the state income tax system more progressive, meaning those at the top pay an even greater percentage than those at the bottom. Lujan said it makes sense given most of the tax breaks of the past decade and
Sen. Martin Quezada, D-Glendale, raised concerns about having two competing education-funding measures on the ballot. (Peoria Times file photo)
more have benefited corporations and the wealthy with things like additional tax breaks for capital gains. More to the point, Lujan objects to the idea of higher sales taxes in SCR 1002, saying it would place a disproportionate burden the plan will place on those at or near the bottom of the income scale. Lujan said 20% of the money proposed to be raised would be borne by those earning less than $23,000 a year. “It would only make Arizona’s regressive tax code even more regressive,’’ he said. Sen. Sylvia Allen, R-Snowflake, disagreed, calling it “a fair and equal tax,’’ with everyone paying the same rate. And Sen. Kate Brophy McGee, R-Phoenix, the sponsor of SCR 1002, said there’s no way the Invest in Education measure can raise the kind of funds Lujan predicts. “Taxing the wealthy does not work,’’ she said. Brophy McGee said people who would be hit with the surcharge “are wealthy enough to take measure to not pay it.’’ Phil Francis, the retired CEO of PetSmart, who has been a champion of SEE TAX PAGE 11
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DNC sees Maricopa voters as key to making Arizona a 2020 battleground BY MCKENZIE SADEGHI Cronkite News
Democratic National Committee officials said they plan to focus aggressively on Maricopa County voters as part of their efforts to swing Arizona, one of six battleground states where the party plans to invest millions in 2020. DNC spokesman David Bergstein said the initiative will “roughly double the number of field organizers across the states, and by March there will be hundreds of staff on the ground across the states.” TAX FROM PAGE 10
raising money for education through sales taxes, called the Invest in Education proposal “short-sighted.’’ He said any tax increase on the top wage earners will harm the ability of the state to attract and retain businesses. John Graham, CEO of Sunbelt Holdings, a Scottsdale-based real estate development firm, called the SCR a “thoughtful, clean, clear and something our business community could easily support.’’ Another key difference between the two plans is while all the proceeds for the Invest in Education plan would be earmarked for K-12 education, SCR 1002 would spread the money. After some money is taken off the top, the measure would give about 83% of what’s left to public schools. There also would be some cash to stabilize tuition at the state’s three universities while continuing to put dollars into technology and research. And it also would earmark some funds for community colleges largely for trade and workforce development programs. Lujan, under questioning from Brophy McGee, conceded the Invest in Education proposal does nothing to help the higher education system. But he said backers believe they need to focus on K-12. “We have a funding crisis in our public schools right now,’’ he said, saying it would take an additional $4 billion a year in resources to bring per-pupil funding up to the national average.
But while Democrats expressed confidence, state GOP officials said they’ve heard it all before. “Democrats have consistently poured in outside money in their effort to win local races,” said Maricopa County Republican Committee Chairman Rae Chorneky, who was not aware of the DNC push but not threatened by it. “We have every confidence Maricopa County voters will see through that and will vote for the Republican candidates that have made Maricopa County Sen. Andrea Dalessandro, D-Green Valley, said the need is particularly acute in public schools, where a survey found about 1,800 classrooms without a certified teacher. This comparison with the national average drew a strong response from Sen. Rick Gray, R-Sun City, who said it was unfair to compare Arizona education funding to other states. He said only about 17% of the land in Arizona is in public hands – meaning its taxable – with everything else in federal hands or tribal reservations. By contrast, Gray said, 98% of Texas is private land. And Sen. Tyler Pace, R-Mesa, said he sees sales taxes as the fairest way to collect additional revenues, noting there are corporations that pay no income taxes. “But all of these companies are purchasing something,’’ Pace said. “This (sales) tax would guarantee those who run these large companies declaring billion dollars in losses are still paying some tax in our state on the things they are consuming as a business,’’ he said. Quezada sought to double an existing state income tax credit to offset any additional burden some people might incur due to higher sales taxes. It would have spelled out individuals earning up to $25,000 a year would get to take $50 off what they owe when they file their state income taxes. And families with combined income up to $50,000 would get a $200 income tax credit. But this proposal was defeated on a party-line vote in the Republican-controlled committee.
strong,” Chorneky said. Bergstein said the DNC is making historic and early investments to lay groundwork for the eventual Democratic presidential nominee. Part of it includes working with Organizing Corps 2020, a DNC-backed program that aims to train young people of color to build the grassroots infrastructure needed for the election. It has already held bootcamps in Tempe. DNC officials said in a conference call Wednesday that they aim to double the number of on-the-ground staff, increase offices in each of the targeted states and fund data and operations staff, according to DNC officials. The program currently only targets Arizona and five other states – Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. But DNC officials said more states could be added as the election approaches. Bergstein said another tool the program hopes to exploit is the unpopularity of President Donald Trump.
“Arizona has trended rapidly in our direction because voters are fed up with Donald Trump’s broken promises,” he said. “We expect a heavy presence in suburban and rural areas.” Samantha Zager, a Trump Victory spokesperson, said the Democratic effort is too little and too late to compete with a well-funded and well-established digital GOP operation. “While the Democrats are broke and largely ignoring Arizona as they pander for the nomination elsewhere, we’ve been on the ground since the 2016 cycle,” Zager said in an emailed statement. “We look forward to winning again in 2020.” But Bergstein said voters are turning toward the Democratic Party in the state – in part because of Trump, whom the DNC aims to make a “one-term president.” “We know that over the last several cycles, Arizona has trended rapidly in our direction because voters are fed up” with what Bergstein called “Trump’s broken promises.”
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I misjudged a superman on and off the court
BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Peoria Times Columnist
If you consider yourself a Phoenix Suns fan for the first decade of this century – the best decade in Suns’ history – you will understand what I am about to say about Kobe Bryant, who died last week at 41. God, I hated his guts. Mine was a loathing extending outside the hardwood, a revulsion extending to the man personally. It took into account a single night in a hotel room in Colorado; Bryant’s imperious air and the way he carried himself; and what Bryant himself called the “Mamba Mentality,” which struck me for years as an ironically perfect metaphor: superstar as snake. God, was I wrong. I see now, in the aftermath of a Sunday morning helicopter crash in the hills of Calabasas. I have read all the fawning obituaries, watched all the television tearjerkers, and pondered why we allow our passions for sports to obliterate logic.
What do I know now I didn’t know then? Kobe Bryant, inhumanly talented on the court, but was merely human off it. Only two people ever knew with certainty what happened in the room at the Lodge & Spa at Cordillera on the night of June 30, 2003. Now one of those people is dead and the other, the accuser, took an undisclosed sum of cash not to testify in court. Whatever happened – be it sexual assault or adultery – in retrospect, it looks to be the lone blemish on Bryant’s otherwise exemplary public profile. Thus, it should be kept in perspective and not held against him for eternity. Because that single night aside, Kobe Bryant appears to have been an excellent husband to Vanessa, his wife of 18 years, and a doting father to his four daughters, Natalia, Bianka, Capri and 13-year-old Gianna, who perished in the same crash. Then there’s everything else, Bryant’s life on the court, where he served for a
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decade as a villain for Suns’ fans. I’m talking about 2000 to 2010, when Kobe ranked right beside the San Antonio Spurs as the Suns’ most reviled rival. Kobe’s Lakers won the NBA championship in 2000, with Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal steamrolling through a meek Suns team, 4-1. The teams’ next playoff confrontation, the 2006 first round, was epic – and epically satisfying. The Suns went down 3-1 in that series. We won Game 5 at home, then flew to LA and whipped the Lakers in Game 6 – despite Kobe scoring 50 and Raja Bell, our designated Mamba stopper, suspended for a flagrant takedown of Bryant. The Suns jumped to a 17-point lead in Game 7 and sent the Lakers home. We also eliminated Kobe in the first round the following year, 4-1. Kobe got his revenge in 2010, though. This was peak Kobe, the last of his five NBA titles, with Shaq gone and Bryant a slithering, scoring nightmare. It was also the last great Suns team, the final ride for Steve Nash and Amar’e Stoudemire, and for my fandom of a team since ruined by incompetent
ownership. I was in the stands for Game 6, the series ender. What do I recall of this nightmare? A long Kobe three-pointer right before halftime and a series of buckets late in the third quarter to slash the Suns’ throats. I screamed at anyone in purple and gold that night, doubly so for anyone in a Bryant jersey. I never hated him more than that night. Kobe Bryant was the greatest athlete I ever detested, and I despised him for reasons now seeming insufficient and dumb. Dead at 41, he turned out to be superman in a basketball jersey, and superlative off the court – in ways that matter far, far more. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.
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February 6, 2020
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Thinking of starting a business? Peoria Forward might be a good starting point. The program is a partnership between Arizona State University’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Department and the city of Peoria. The plan: “To grow and scale the entrepreneurial ecosystem to transform the future of Peoria through entrepreneurship.” Peoria Forward aims to provide tools and support to leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators in the West Valley. The next event is cleverly titled “You Don’t Need Code or Money to Build an App.” The program from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, will teach how to
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launch a mobile or web app “with little to no coding experience and for as little money as possible.” Promineo Tech, an innovative provider of tech education, and ASU’s E and I are backing the free class. The app-building workshop will be at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. To register, visit entrepreneurship. asu.edu/community/peoria-forward. After the skills-building session comes a more general “think tank” environment. Peoria Forward Founder Mastermind will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 12 at Office Evolution Peoria, 8463 W Monroe Street. This will be a “mastermind discussion” to support goals. Then comes a big, two-day Communi-
ty Innovation Summit. The multi-school collaboration takes place Feb. 21-22. Close on the summit’s heels is the West Valley Innovation Spring Summit, Feb. 26. Business Briefcase will have details on those as the events get closer. If you can’t wait, take a look at visit entrepreneurship.asu.edu/community/peoria-forward for details. •At its last meeting two weeks ago, Peoria City Council approved Hancock Communities’ plans for Christopher Todd Communities on 83rd. The land at the northwest corner of 83rd and Olive avenues has been vacant SEE BRIEFCASE PAGE 15
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14 BUSINESS
February 6, 2020
West Valley home buyers face shrinking choices BY PAUL MARYNIAK
Peoria Times Staff Writer
The year started badly for homebuyers in the West Valley and it didn’t take long to get worse. So says the Cromford Report, which closely analyzes the Valley’s housing market. It reported two weeks ago while Maricopa County is welcoming new residents by the thousands, active listings of homes are down by 30 percent from where they were when 2019 began. Last week, Cromford had even more distressing news for buyers looking in the West Valley, saying while the Valley barely held onto the pattern of having more homes listed by Jan. 15 than there were on Jan. 1 of any year, “significant segments of the market have broken the rules and reported lower active counts on Jan. 15 than Jan. 1.” It specifically cited every community in the West Valley. Peoria had 352 listings Jan. 30, 49%
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less than the 691 last year. Glendale was down 57%, from 554 listings to 236. Avondale had 75 listings Jan. 30, down 57% from 176 listings the year before. Buckeye’s 377 listings were down 21% from 2019. Goodyear was down 37%, from 450 listings this time last year to 283 this year. Litchfield Park was down 30%, with 104 listings compared to 149 last year. Tolleson had 42 listings, 57% less than last year’s 97. Overall, the fact listings were higher by mid-January than they were when the year began Valley-wide wasn’t all much to cheer about either, according to Cromford’s data. Inventory this month rose a paltry .8 percent between Jan. 1 and Jan. 15 – a far cry from the 7.2 percent increase in available homes for the same time period in January 2019. “Not only are they not getting a flood, new listings are well below what we
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would normally expect,” Cromford said. “After two full weeks we have seen fewer than 4,000 new listings across all areas and types – down 15 percent from last year at this time. “This is an unexpected turn for the worse for supply and if it keeps up, we are going to see unusually weak supply during the key buying season kicking off in February. The competition for the listings that do exist will be intense.” Even scarier for homebuyers in 2020 is rising price. For the first time in Maricopa County, Cromford reported, one community registered a shocking statistic: The
average price of single-family active listings in Cave Creek exceeded $1 million. While homes on the perimeter of the metro area, such as Florence, are seeing square-foot price increases of 10 percent, others closer to the center are seeing prices rise by 8%. “Most of the larger cities are around 6% at present but heading higher,” Cromford reported. The imbalance between supply and demand is driving prices, but so too is the rapid increase in people moving to SEE HOME BUYERS PAGE 15
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for years. Hancock plans to build rentals to help address a shortage of rental units. (Rental prices have been increasing around the Valley for the last five years.) Council approved the proposal for a gated, 189-unit (82 one-bedrooms and
107 two-bedrooms) rental community on 17 acres. “Architecture theme for the community shall be a mix of ‘craftsman’ and ‘farmhouse’ or similar themes that reflect the agrarian history of Old Town Peoria,”
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they can achieve. However, if they are staying around Phoenix, they will have to pay more for their new home too. “Phoenix is currently the strongest large-city housing market in the USA and this is fueled by inter-state population movements. Retirees are a big part of that, but so are people moving here from California and other Western states for work and the lower cost of living. Demand is likely to remain healthy despite the rising prices.” Buyers who are prepared to spend more than they want on a house have to pray for a change “in the meager supply of homes” within the next three months, Cromford said. But it dampened hope by reporting last week, “Unfortunately, early indications are exactly the opposite, with the weakest start to the year we have recorded since 2005.” While conceding “it is a little too early to be drawing firm conclusions,” Cromford said initial signs in the market “suggest the supply problem will intensify rather than get resolved.”
Maricopa County, particularly from other states and especially from California. “The lack of supply can only be described as shocking,” the Cromford Report said of the overall situation confronting buyers in the county, noting the 30% decline puts inventory at the lowest level since August 2005. “Anyone who thinks this severe shortage will not result in a significant rise in prices is going to have another thought coming pretty soon,” it added, noting: “The median sales price is already up 11% over the last 12 months and the average price per square foot is up almost 9% and probably heading for a double-figure appreciation rate.” Stating analysts “are clutching at straws here to find something indicating a little cooling in the market,” the website reported demand remains higher than normal. “The big hope for buyers must be for a surge in new listings arriving over the next 12 weeks,” it said. “Perhaps sellers will be tempted by the higher pricing
the developer said in its rezoning pitch. A letter mailed to nearby residents last spring noted, “Hancock Communities builds multi-family projects based on the concept of horizontal rental communities. While multi-family in nature, with multiple dwelling units on a single parcel, it functions more like a grouping of attached and detached single-family buildings. “Instead of building vertically with
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tall buildings containing a mass of residents, all buildings are single-story structures that look more like small cottages than apartment buildings.” Each unit offers a small landscaped private backyard, similar to a single-family home. However, with Christopher Todd Communities, these yards will be maintained by the property manager, not the individual resident.
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February 6, 2020
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Proposal to make high school sports male, female or co-ed BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services
Arizona state lawmakers are being asked to keep boys -- or at least those who are genetically identified as male -- off of high school and college sports teams for ladies. The proposal by Rep. Nancy Barto, R-Phoenix, would require all sports be designated as male, female or co-ed. More to the point, HB 2706 would spell out in Arizona law athletic teams or sports designated for women or girls “may not be open to students of the male sex.’’ There is, however, no such companion language about girls wanting to play on boys teams. But Matt Sharp, an attorney with Alliance Defending Freedom, said it does not amount to illegal discrimination. He said Title IX, the federal civil rights law designed to give women equal opportunities in sports, specifically spells out they can participate in men’s teams if there is no comparable team for women. Sharp said it means a woman who wants to be on a football team is free to do so without undermining bans on those who, according to Barto’s bill, are considered male. The legislation sets up a three-part test if there is a dispute to determine a student’s sex. First would be the student’s “internal and external reproductive anatomy.’’ Then there is the question of the student’s “normal endogenously produced levels of testosterone.’’ It means the hormone natu-
rally produced, not counting any therapies to increase or decrease levels. Finally, any determination also would depend on “an analysis of the student’s genetic makeup.’’ George Khalaf, a political consultant to Barto, said the first two may fall into “gray areas,’’ particularly when someone had surgery for gender reassignment. Adding: “But the third one is pretty clear cut.’’ “There is no way, no matter what you do, your genetic makeup, your genetic test, is going to be one way or the other,’’ Khalaf said. “As far as I understand, there’s no way hormonal treatments or what is medically available today would alter someone’s genetic makeup.’’ And he said this law would apply even in cases of gender reassignment -- and even if state agencies, including the motor vehicle division, agree to alter the gender on someone’s driver’s license. In fact, a spokesman for the state Motor Vehicle Divison said it does make such changes if there is a signed statement from a physician the person “is irrevocably committed to the gender change process.’’ The issue, Khalaf said, is one of fairness, particularly for women who may lack the same physical strength as men. “Even if it somehow says you’re a man, woman on your government documents and all that, everything’s been reassigned, still, (there’s) your body structure,’’ Khalaf said.
“They can’t take muscle,’’ he said, “There are still innate strengths in me you cannot reassign, you cannot make go away.’’ And Khalaf said, no matter what, “there are enough physical differences ... that it’s creating an unfair advantage for these biological men.’’ There was no immediate response from the Human Rights Coalition. But the Daily Caller reports organizations last year submitted a statement in support of federal legislation to force schools to allow male athletes who identify as women to compete on women’s teams. This statement said it is not “rooted in fact’’ men are stronger and faster than women. Khalaf said he knows of no such dispute in Arizona. But he said the rules of the Arizona Interscholastic Association which governs high school sports would seem to allow this kind of competition. But there are disputes elsewhere. It involves three women on a track team at Bloomfield High School in Connecticut who are complaining to the U.S. Department of Education their rights under Title IX -- the same law allowing women to play on certain men’s teams -- are being violated by a policy adopted by the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference and allows those who identify as women to play on women’s teams. “You’re now taking away female opportunity,’’ Sharp said. “Now, rather than there being designated
sports for them, places where they can just not compete but where they can win and get all the benefits from being successful in sports, they are losing those to these two guys,’’ he said. Sharp said the new competitors have broken about a dozen records. “There’s been about 15, 16 track meets and championships these two biological males have won,’’ he said. “So it ultimately boils down to the equal opportunities Title IX is supposed to provide to women are being taken away as a result of these policies.’’ Sharp acknowledged the use of genetic tests may not be perfect, saying there are medical conditions resulting in people born with unusual chromosome patterns. “We recognize there are students that have a disorder of sexual development or an intersex condition,’’ he said. He said gender is not always a perfect test for sports competition. But Sharp said it’s no different than setting up sports so youngsters of a particular age compete against others in the same age group and those of a particular weight class compete against others of the same size. “There’s going to be guys who are slower than your average girl and girls who could beat a lot of the guys,’’ he said. “But this is the best way to create a level playing field that’s been working for decades.’’ No date has been set for a hearing on the bill which has 22 other Republican House members as cosponsors.
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Kiley Miller is an emerging star at Centennial BY HALEY SMILOW
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With a losing record with a month left in its season, Centennial’s varsity girls basketball team is looking to turn the tide. But the challenges haven’t stopped the star in its ranks, Kiley Miller. Miller is only a freshman, but she is the key player if Centennial is going to convert to a winning team. According to MaxPreps, Miller is the fourth leading freshman in all of the state, scoring 16 points per game. And she is the leading rebounder in Arizona among freshman girls, averaging 17 rebounds a game. After being first in the state among all classes in rebounds, she slipped to a close second. “It was a happy moment,” said Miller, whose favorite subjects are gym and English. “I kind of knew I had a lot of rebounds.” But her hard work doesn’t end
there. Miller is a dominant player on and off the hardwood. Her coach Prayer Branham prides Miller on her work ethic. “I would say the easiest part about coaching Kiley is her work ethic,” Branham said. “She works hard. It’s very rare that I have to get on her about working hard. That’s honestly the ideal player you ask for.” At 14, Miller still has work to do. She could improve her post moves and when to block or not, Miller and Branham said. “Kiley is a great shot blocker, so she wants to block almost every shot,” Branham said. “So, just helping her understand when to go for blocks and when not to go for blocks. I would probably say that’s just the struggle right now. It’s just keeping her out of foul trouble.” And for now, Miller enjoys where she is at and is not thinking about college.
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For information, call 623-773-8650.
Blender User’s Group
Bring a laptop and explore how to use Blender, a free open-source modeling software for 3-D design and animation from 1 to 4 p.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. Registration is required. Free. For information, call 623-773-7556.
Lego Club
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Thursday
Songercise (Ages 1-5)
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Scrabble
Play a game of Scrabble at 12:30 p.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. This Scrabble group meets weekly and welcomes new participants. Free. For information, call 623-773-7436.
Pinochle
Play a game of Pinochle at 1 p.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Attendance is free. For information, call 623-773-7436.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission meets the first and third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 8401 W. Monroe Street. Free. For information, call 623-773-7340.
Learn the benefits of and ways parents can play with their children to maximize brain and skill development from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Free. For information, call 623-773-8650.
Painting with a Purpose
Children of all ages are welcome to join a fun service-oriented painting experience from 4 to 5 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Today’s attendees will create letters and cards or gratitude for our soldiers. Free. For information, call 623-773-8650.
The Old Days of Lake Pleasant
Join a ranger inside the Discovery Center at Lake Pleasant Regional Park, 39345 N. Overlook Road, from noon to 1 p.m. to learn about Lake Pleasant’s intriguing history. Included with the park entrance fee of $2 to $7. For information, call 602-506- 9556.
Saturday
Crazy Times with Madame Patchouli
Enjoy songs, stories and crafts with the eccentric and much-loved Madame Patchouli from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Free. For information, call 623-773-8650.
Diversity
LGBTQ+ teens and their friends are invited to come to the library once a month for socializing and activities from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. Free. For information, email tonya.stuempfl@peoriaaz.gov.
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Lasers, music and backlights will transform the indoor trampoline park into a jumping dance club from 8 to 11 p.m. at Sky Zone Peoria, 9040 W. Larkspur Drive, Suite 134. The park has trampoline dodgeball, a foam pit, a warrior course and more. Tickets are $20. All ages are welcome. Participants must wear an all-white or neon-color shirt. Shirts will be available for $5. For information, call 623-979-4000.
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Play a game of bingo at 12:30 p.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Individual bingo cards cost 25 cents and 50 cents for coverall. For information, call 623-773-7436.
Meet new friends over short rounds of bingo from 9:15 a.m. to noon at the American Legion Post 62, 9847 W. Desert Cove Avenue. 25 cents. For information, call 623-972-8372.
PAWS 2 Read
PAWS 2 Read is a program that allows children to read with therapy dogs to improve their reading skills and confidence. The program takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Free.
Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to play with others as they make Lego creations from 2 to 3 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Free. For information, call 623-773-8650.
Centennial Cinema Family Movie
Enjoy a child-friendly movie from 2 to 4 p.m. to celebrate the Peoria Public Library’s Centennial Celebration.Today’s film is “Balto” and will be shown at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-773-7555.
Second Saturday
Enjoy outdoor games, live music and food trucks from 5 to 10 p.m. outside the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Drive. Free to attend, or $30 to purchase a meal ticket. Pop-Up restaurants include Soul Cooking with G’mamas and Latino Bros. Cuisine.
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ter, 8335 W. Jefferson Street.The class does not require a partner dancer. Attendance is $5. For information, call 623-773-7436.
SilverSneakers
The focus of this class in on toning muscles and building overall strength. The class is comparable to the Fit After 50 exercise program and takes place at 9:30 a.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Attendance is $1.50 for nonmembers. For information, call 623-773-7436.
Purposeful Play Group
Children can practice socialization, participate in creative play and stimulate brain development with a fun, free play group from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. Free. For information, call 623-773-7555.
Games through the Decades
Play board games from the decades in this centennial series from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. This month’s game is Mah Jong. Free. For information, call 623-773-8650.
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The early bird gets the work from 10 a.m. to noon at Sky Zone Peoria, 9040 W. Larkspur Drive, Suite 134. Tickets are only $10 for two hours of jump time. This premier indoor trampoline park has trampoline dodgeball, a foam pit, a warrior course and more. For information, call 623-979-4000.
Distillery Tour
Bring family and friends to see a craft distillery in action. Lucidi Distilling Co. tours are available at 1 p.m. Sundays. Pricing starts at just $14 per person and includes a generous sampling of three kinds of spirits and a custom-made signature cocktail. The distillery is located in Historic Fire Station No. 1, 8307 W. Washington Street. To book a party and learn more, call 623-299-8779.
Knit and Purl (Ages 16+)
Make friends as you knit, crochet or quilt from 1 to 3 p.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. Free. For information, call 623-773-7555.
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Private Riding Lessons
Arizona Riders private horseback riding lessons are available from 5 to 8 p.m. for all levels of experience from children ages 3 and older to adults. Arizona Riders is located at 15125 N. 83rd Avenue. For information, call 602-403-9560.
Line Dances
Have a fun morning of line dancing from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Peoria Community Cen-
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Tai Chi Essentials
Learn Tai Chi from 9 to 9:50 a.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Attendance is $1.50. For information, call 623-773-7436.
Board of Adjustment
The City of Peoria Board of Adjustment meets at 5:30 p.m. second Tuesdays in the City Council Chambers, 8401 W. Monroe Street. Free.
Open Play
Children of all ages can jump around and play from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Jumper’s Jungle Family Fun Center at 9299 W. Olive Avenue, Suite 406.The center is complete with bouncy houses, super slides, inflatable obstacles and more. Cost is $7 to $10. For information, call 623-322-4100.
Busy Bee Crafters
This creative group meets weekly to share ideas and work on a variety of craft projects at 9 a.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Free. For information, call 623-773-7436.
Zumba
Instructor Akua Jitahadi will lead a Zumba class at 8 a.m. Tuesdays and 9 a.m. Thursdays at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Attendance is $1.50 for nonmembers. For information, call 623-773-7436.
Library Presentation
Painter, welder, sculptor and teacher Patricia Bohannon presents “Creating art to delight, inspire and lift the social consciousness of the viewer” at 2 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Free. This presentation is a part of the Vision and Sound series, which seeks to broaden the understanding and appreciation of African American art, music, film and literary works.
Toddler Time: Step Up from Baby Steps
Toddler Time embraces the energy of toddlers with entertaining songs, dances, crafts
and stories from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Free. For information, call 623-773-8650.
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Baby Time
Babies through 18 months of age are invited to a morning go songs, stories and playtime from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. Free. For information, call 623-773-7555.
Teddy Bear Storytime
Children ages 2 to 6 are invited to a late-evening storytime event from 6:30 to 7 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Pajamas and teddy bears are optional. Free. For information, call 623-773-8650.
Great Beginnings Book Club
Start the day off well discussing great books with others from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. Free. For information and the month’s book title, call 623-773-7555.
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Westside Stitchers
Join others in a variety of needlecraft projects including knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery and beading at 12:30 p.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Free. For information, call 623-773-7436.
Free Ice Skating Lessons
AZ Ice Peoria offers one skating class for free every Wednesday at 5:45 p.m. at 15829 N. 83rd Avenue. The intro class is available for children and adults of all ages. After the class, an evaluator will provide a class recommendation.To register, email bridgetk@azice.com.
Sew Smart
Bring or start a sewing project at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Library sewing machines are available for use. Free. For information, email mary.vass@peoriaaz.gov.
Baby Steps
Learn how to help babies step into reading more easily from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Free. For information, call 623-773-8650.
Storytime (Ages 3-5)
Ms. Jenni will share stories, songs, poems and activities from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. Free. For information, call 623-773-7555.
Card and Board Game Afternoon (Ages 18+)
Come play fan-favorite games like Phase 10, UNO, Old Maid, Hearts and Rummikub with other adults from 2 to 3 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Free. For information, call 623-773-8650.
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission meets at 6 p.m. every other month on second Wednesdays at DCSB Point of View, 9875 N. 85th Avenue. Free.
Thrifty Thursdays
Children of all ages are admitted to Jumper’s Jungle Family Fun Center at 9299 W. Olive Avenue, Suite 406, for only $5. The center is complete with bouncy houses, super slides, inflatable obstacles and more. For information, call 623-322-4100.
Shuffleboard
Join friends for a game of shuffleboard from 5 to 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 62, 9847 W. Desert Cove Avenue. For information, call 623-972-8372.
Grab Bag Bingo
Enjoy eight games of free bingo at 10:45 a.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Winners choose from an assortment of grab bags. For information, call 623-773-7436.
Toastmasters Club
Become a stronger leader and speaker in biweekly meetings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on second and fourth Thursdays at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. Free. For information, email vppr-4318@toastmastersclubs.org.
Technology Classes
Learn to download apps, take and transfer photos, use mobile websites and more in these technology classes from 2 to 3 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Today’s class focuses on email basics. Registration is required. Free. For information, call 623-773-8650.
Toddler Time
Toddlers can play and learn beside their caregiver with group stories, music and fingerplays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. Free. For information, call 623-773-7555.
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Hiking Back into History
Join park rangers on parts of four different trails from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The seven-mile program will share some of the local area history. After entering Lake Pleasant Regional Park, take Lake Pleasant Access Road to South Park Road to Waterline Way to find the ten-lane boat ramp east parking lot. Bring a lunch and water. Follow the “Hike” signs from the main park entrance. Included with the park entrance fee of $2 to $7. For information, call 602-506-9556.
Carole King Music
Spend Valentine’s Day with the music of Carole King at the Arizona Broadway Theater, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets include a long stem red rose for your significant other, fresh bread basket, choice of soup or salad, an entree and chocolate treat. Tickets are $99. For information, call 623-776-8400.
Love at the Theater
Enjoy a special Valentine’s Day performance at 7:30 p.m. in the McMillin Theater at Theater Works, 10580 N. 83rd Drive. Tickets are $25. For information, call 623-815-7930.
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Plein air live painting to be featured at Peoria Second Saturdays BY SARA EDWARDS
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Each second Saturday evening brings art, music, food and liveliness to the streets of Old Town Peoria. This free evening event started in September when the city of Peoria partnered with Street Market to bring a new kind of festival with pop-up restaurants, live music and vendors to the city. “Second Saturdays is a series of events will feature blocks of art, music and unique vendors in historic Old Town Peoria,” Peoria Arts and Events Manager Marylou Stephens said. “We’re excited to show off local talent and create a dining and entertainment experience unlike any other in the Valley.”
At this weekend’s Second Saturday at 83rd Avenue and Washington Street, a “plein air” live painting event will be featured. Artists will be painting scenes and visuals of Old Town Peoria. “Plein air painting is simply the act of painting outdoors as opposed to in a studio,” Stephens said. “The artists create their work in one day and will exhibit the work that evening at the Peoria Center for Performing Arts.” Stephens said the Peoria Arts Commission will take a look at each of the artworks as they are on display and will select pieces to buy and feature in the city’s art collection. Stephens said she’s excited to see the painting portrayals of Old Town Peoria
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‘Living free of dementia’ promotes healthy living BY OCTAVIO SERRANO Peoria Times Staff Writer
Dr. Timothy Gerhart is less concerned with a quick and easy solution to dementia and focuses on encouraging a long path of healthy decisions. “We don’t make people well,” Gerhart said. “We guide them on a journey toward improving their wellness.” Gerhart is hosting a free series about living free of dementia and leading a healthy life. The classes will take
beyond patients’ symptoms to understand why they are having health problems. He has more than 35 years of experience in teaching physicians and patients how to solve the puzzle of chronic diseases. “I’m a holistic doctor because people come to me with a whole long list of problems,” Gerhart said. In his work, Gerhart said he encounters many misconceptions about dementia and mental problems. He said
at overall health and adapt lifestyle choices to specific gene pools. “We know anxiety and depression are two sides of the same coin and over time, they increase the risk of neurodegeneration,” Gerhart said. “Dementia is just one facet of the brain degenerating.” He focuses on natural solutions to living free of fatigue, concussion and brain fog. He said energy is particularly important to mental health. “If you could give a suffering brain one gift, it would be the gift of energy,” Gerhart said. “We’ve learned dementia is really a disease of the mitochondria, which are the energy factories in every cell where we make energy.” The lack of energy creates inflammation and can damage the brain and even lead to shrinking of the brain, Gerhart said, something also leading to health problems like dementia. The digestive system, Gerhart said,
is very important to the mental health of a person. “Our digestive system is sometimes referred to as our second brain,” Gerhart said. “The brain in our skull has 100 billion neurons and the gut has 500 million neurons. So, our ‘second brain’ is really important.” What are the best lifestyle choices for people? Gerhart said this is impossible to answer as everyone has different genetic needs. “Everybody is different,” Gerhart said. “One size does not fit all and there’s no magic solution to dementia.” “When we see enough encouraging and improvement, sometimes dramatic improvement, it really makes it dramatically satisfying to know we’re making a difference in somebody’s life,” Gerhart said. “We want to make a dent in the tsunami of dementia that’s coming our way. We must do things differently.”
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Dr. Timothy Gerhart is a chiropractic internist who has spent over 35 years teaching physicians and patients how to live free of disease. He will be hosting a series of classes about living free of dementia later this month. (Photo courtesy Timothy Gerhart)
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Peoria author pens inspirational book
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Gina Gennaro Butchin, a long-time Peoria resident, created what she calls “a deeply personal odyssey of inspiration and insight” in her first book published in early 2020. Butchin published “The Mirror Lies: How I Overcame Personal Obstacles to Discover Being Different is Divine” on Amazon on Jan. 4. She was born with a cleft palate and the book revolves around her struggles in life dealing with the birth defect, and how she overcame them to live a happy life. She initially had low self-esteem, thinking being “different” was a negative. However, as an adult, Butchin realized her power as somebody to influence others, both with the same condition or others. “Everybody’s got something different about them. This is my thing, but everyone’s got something, and I want them to show that off and not be embarrassed, to have it be a part of who they are,” Butchin said. After over a dozen surgeries, spanning from early childhood until her 40s, Butchin never thought her story was worth spreading, much less writing a book about. She works in communications as her day job, so writing is not a struggle. But, her inspiration to put in the effort and time to write a whole book came from a unique source.
Gina Gennaro Butchin’s “The Mirror Lies: How I overcame personal obstacles to discover being different is divine” was a No. 1 new release in Parenting Emotions and Feelings on Amazon. (Photo courtesy Gina Gennaro Butchin)
“It was actually my surgeon who told me I should write it,” Butchin said. “I was like, ‘Who would care about that?’” Eleven years later, it turns out people do care. “The Mirror Lies” received a dozen 5-star ratings on Amazon. It took encouragement from doctors, family and a close friend to finally sit
down and write, even after the initial surgeon’s advice. The process of writing the book was often revelatory to Butchin. She remembered pivotal moments of her life, both good and bad, she had not thought about in decades, and how they affected her attitude toward life. One such moment came in college, when she was attacked by a man and nearly raped. She said the attacker was “spooked by something” and she believes the man potentially stopped before further damage was done because of her cleft palate. “In a way, maybe it saved me,” she said. Her book delves into both in the darkest and brightest of times throughout her life, looking at some circumstances with brutal honesty and true optimism. And the reaction, both from readers and others in her life, has been outstanding. “So many people have reached out to me, people I haven’t talked to in years, saying how they never knew how I was feeling, because I’ve always been such a happy-go-lucky person,” she said. “But I know everyone is going through something, so I wanted to be a model for staying positive during tough circumstances.” Weeks after publishing, she is proud of the book, and the impact it can have on others with a similar condition,
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or whatever struggles they are going through. “I hope people read this and it inspires them,” she said. “I want them to keep going.” To purchase “The Mirror Lies” by Gina Gennaro Butchin visit Amazon. com. Paperback copies start at $12.99. Butchin will sign copies of her book from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Vinny’s Italian Sports Grill, 8279 W. Lake Pleasant Parkway, Peoria.
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This Shrek shear-ly was a bit sheepish when caught CHURCH COMMUNITY CONNECTION Pastor Ed Delph
Peoria Times Columnist
Most of you would have seen the movie “Shrek.” In the movie, Shrek was a fictional ogre, with quite an attitude, and a great Welsh accent. Shrek liked to be alone, didn’t want to socialize much, and was, shall we say, grouchy. He liked being dirty and unkempt. Well, let me introduce to you another Shrek, who was much the same as the Shrek in the movie. In fact, this Shrek was named after the movie. And, this Shrek, like the Shrek in the movie, captured the imagination of the people where he lived. He was a subject of conversation for years in New Zealand and Australia. So, meet the Shrek you may have never known about. Shrek was a male sheep belonging to Bendigo Station, a sheep station near Tarras, New Zealand. He gained international fame in 2004 after he
avoided being caught and shorn (sheared) for six years. Male sheep are normally sheared annually, but Shrek apparently hid in caves, avoiding being caught in the sheep gathering times called musters. Shrek was finally caught on April 15, 2004. The overgrown sheep, who looked like a walking, dark grey blimp, was sheared by a professional in twenty minutes. The shearing was broadcast on national television in New Zealand. His fleece contained enough wool to make 20 large men’s suits, weighing 60 pounds. An average fleece weighs around 10 pounds. Shrek became a national icon. He was taken to parliament to meet the then New Zealand Prime Minister, Helen Clark, in May 2004, to celebrate his tenth birthday. In November 2006, thirty months after his initial shearing, Shrek was shorn again, on an iceberg floating off the coast of Dunedin, New Zealand. Let’s talk about Shrek. For six
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years, Shrek carried six times the regular weight of his fleece. Simply because he was away from his shepherd. That’s a lot of weight to carry around, especially when you are hiding in caves and climbing high mountains to avoid being seen. There was not much companionship either. When the other sheep saw him, they probably thought he was a mutant, zombie sheep or something. He wasn’t going to pull the wool over the other sheep’s eyes. Do “we” know what I mean? Notice Shrek’s downward spiral and upward ascension. First, Shrek wandered away by himself. Then he hid in caves and nooks and crannies, hiding from the shepherd. Next, Shrek accumulated extra weight of his own do-
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ing. It was a weight he didn’t need to carry but he carried it anyway. I would imagine sixty pounds of extra weight slowed him down to a crawl. It certainly made it tougher to balance on those craggy rocks and cliffs. This reminds me of “us” human race type of sheep. We do the same thing Shrek did. We wander, we hide, we get dirty, we accumulate the weight of broken relationships and wrong choices. We get lonely. We get needy. Then we reap the consequences of what we have sown and as the Beatles song says, “Boy, we gotta’ carry that weight, a long time.” God has one message for all of us Shrek’s out there… “Just come home!” No matter how far we wander, Jesus will always run back to welcome us.” God never departs from us, but it seems like only with difficulties do we return to God. Here’s a scripture verse for us today. This is Jesus talking. “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 So, there is the real-life story of the other Shrek. Now you know him, why not learn from him? 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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Peoria celebrates creative new generation with Young Artists Program BY SARA EDWARDS
Peoria Times Staff Writer
Young student artists were celebrated at the January Peoria City Council meeting for their participation in the eighth exhibition of the Mayor and Council’s Young Artist Program. The 35 students from Peoria Unified School District who participated in this year’s program were awarded with certificates at the January meeting. They had their artwork displayed in Peoria City Hall from Oct. 24 to Jan. 7. “The city of Peoria is home to incredibly talented youth and it’s an honor to show off their artistic creations at city hall,” said Mayor Cathy Carlat. “Art is truly the heart and soul of a community. By recognizing the creativity of our kids, we strengthen the powerful impact that comes from incorporating the arts into our lives.” The Mayor and Council’s Young Artist Program is an ongoing program aiming to highlight the artistic talent of Peoria students. Carlat created the continuing program to engage students interested in the arts and highlights the value art can bring to a community, ac-
Left, Mayor Cathy Carlat, student artist Payton Sampson and Connie McMillin of the West Valley Art Museum Board of Trustees gathered; Payton’s work is on display through March at WVAM. (Photo courtesy city of Peoria)
cording to the news release. Marylou Stephens is the Arts and Events manager for the city of Peoria. She said having a program engaging student artists out of the classroom is so important to their growth and development.
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“We have such a great relationship with the Peoria Unified School District and (Carlat) wanted to recognize how important it is to have arts education and arts opportunities for all and really recognize the great work done in the classroom,” Stephens said. The program is held twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. Teachers from schools in the district submit three of their best students’ artwork and the district selects the sub-
missions from those entries to be displayed at City Hall. Another award level was added to the program. “A year ago, the mayor recognized we have this wonderful West Valley Art Museum and how great it would be to connect them to this program,” Stephens said. “West Valley Art Museum comes in and looks at the art and they select one of these pieces to receive their special award.” Eighth-grader Payton Sampson from Desert Harbor Elementary School was awarded this honor for fall 2019. Her artwork will be on display in the West Valley Art Museum until March. “The Peoria Unified School District is a huge supporter of arts programs,” Stephens said. “It’s great because the students are now seeing ‘wow I get a certificate, I get to be on display at City Hall and the mayor and city council are honoring us.’” The West Valley Art Museum at 8401 W Monroe Street. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, noon to 6 p.m. Thursday. The spring 2020 program participants work is currently on display and is open to the public 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday in the Pine Room of Peoria City Hall. The student artists will be recognized by the city council on April 21, 2020.
West Valley students are making dean’s lists around the country BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF West Valley students are excelling in college. The following students recently made dean’s lists: Brooke Gonzalez of Peoria and Joseline Robles Rosales of Glendale, Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa.
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District leadership, governing board members and school staff will be on hand to welcome the community to the facility and offer guided tours to show what the nearly 250 students already using the building are gaining in their education. The 25,000 square-foot space just a
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The Peoria Unified School District will hold a ribbon-cutting at the Sunrise Mountain Art (SMart) Center at the high school at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11. The event will celebrate the newly-renovated building for the Mustangs.
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Mountain Ridge High School stages mock airplane crash A female scream set the wheels in motion. Dozens of students were in ripped, bloody clothes pleading for help. Thankfully, it was all an act. Mountain Ridge High School staged a mock airplane crash with victims ranging from minor injuries to death, Friday, Jan. 24. The mock scenario was part of the medical science and biomedical science program, and the victims were played by the advanced theatre department. The Glendale Fire Department was on-site to provide guidance The event began with a demonstration of how an air rescue team assists an injured person. A helicopter landed on the football field and took away a staff member who was portraying a severely injured victim. As the students walked over to other “victims,” each with a different type of injury, they determined the best course of action. For 17-year-old Jacob Nova, this is something aligning with his career choice. “I joined the biomedical program because I thought it would be a very good way to get a head start in the medical field,” Nova said. “The course is four
with the victim. He said it is also the most realistic handson activity the school can get the students involved in. “This is as close as we’re going to get to a mass casualMountain Ridge High School hosted a mock airliner crash ty real-life scewhere theatre students portrayed the victims while science A school staff member played the part of an injured victim nario,” Romestudents played the part of the first responders. (Peoria Times and was taken away by a rescue team in a helicopter. ro said. “They photos by Octavio Serrano) have to know years long. It’s kind of a high school and how to talk to patients even though what the emotional aspects of it are.” version of medical school.” they’re screaming.” Romero thanked the fire department He said one of the biggest lessons he “When they’re in character, they’re and the support the school has received learned is knowing his resources and creepy realistic,” said Sean Romero, in being able to make the mock scenarbeing able to determine his priorities in medical science teacher. “It’s going to io happen. the field. scare the heck out of people.” Kim Rodgers, a science teacher and Kali Jankowski, 17, wants to delve Romero has been with the school for athletic trainer, added, “The purpose of into criminology and criminal justice. 20 years. During his time at the school, this is to have the students be able to “Communication is key,” Jankowski he said he has seen an impactful growth perform in those first responder medisaid. “If you don’t talk to other people in the science department. cal roles. This gives them actual handsaround you and you’re not self-aware, “Exponential growth,” Romero said. on practice.” then you’re not going to get anything “When I started doing the medical sciRodgers said the students normally done.” ence program here, we didn’t do any receive the event well and are excited She said the theatre students do a of this. This is our 13th year doing this for it. This year, she said there were good job at selling the mock disaster and we got it down to a nice smooth 170 students involved. as they deliver an intense performance. operation.” “Until you’re out here and those pa“It gets really crazy,” Jankowski said. Romero said most of the students are tients start screaming and wandering “You have to know when to be calm planning on going into a medical ca- in hysteria, you don’t know what your reer and this is the perfect controlled emotions are going to be like,” Rodgchaos to teach them patient care as ers said. “It teaches them to turn on that they must remain calm when working switch to a medical professional.”
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It’s Girl Scout Cookies time of the year BY EMMA RICHBURG
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The Girl Scouts of America launched its annual cookie sales, with a few new twists. Lemon-Ups are new crispy lemon cookies baked with inspiring messages on them. Girl Scouts around the West Valley are also selling Thin Mints (vegan), Tagalongs, Samoas, Trefoils, Do-si-dos, Girl Scout S’mores and Toffee-tastics (Gluten Free) for $5-6 per box. If your cravings are becoming too unbearable, do not fear: The Girl Scout Cookie Finder App offers on-the-go assistance to finding the nearest Girl Scout booth. Download the app onto your iOS or Android mobile device from Google Play or the Apple Store or you can visit girlscoutsaz.org/cookiefinder. Enter your zip code and choose from a list of convenient locations nearby. For six weeks each year, Girl Scouts in Arizona participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program. From Jan. 20 to March
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CITY OF PEORIA FISCAL YEAR 20202024 FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SOLICITATION OF COMMENTS Notice is hereby given that the City of Peoria will be conducting two public hearings for the purpose of receiving comments on the Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2024 Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The Five-Year Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to receive annual funding under the guidelines of a HUD entitlement city. This document is utilized to establish the strategies and goals that Peoria will use when determining what projects and activities will be funded with federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funding to address the needs of the community. The draft FY 2020-2024 Five-Year Consolidated Plan will be available for a 30-day public comment period beginning on Monday, February 10, 2020, and ending on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. The FiveYear draft Consolidated Plan will be available for review at the counter in the Neighborhood and Human Services Department and on the City’s website at www.peoriaaz.gov. The Neighborhood and Human Services Department is located at 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, AZ. Draft copies of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan are also available by written request at the address listed below. In order to provide the public with additional opportunities to make comments on the draft FY 2020-2024 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, public hearings will be conducted on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at the times and places listed below. Rio Vista Recreation Center, Brooke Room, 8866 W. Thunderbird Rd, Peoria, AZ 85381, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Peoria City Hall, Pine Conference Room, 8401 W. Monroe Street, Peoria, AZ 85345, at 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Comments on the draft Five-Year Consolidated Plan may also be provided in writing as follows: City of Peoria Neighborhood and Human Services Department Attn: CDBG Program 9875 North 85th Avenue Peoria, AZ 85345 Or via email at: communityassistance@peoriaaz.gov Accommodations for individuals with disabilities - Alternative format materials, sign language interpretation, assistive listening devices or interpretation in languages other than English can be available upon 72 hours advance notice through the City of Peoria’s Neighborhood and Human Services Department, 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, Jan 30, Feb. 6, 2020 / 27667
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IRONSMITH DOORS, INC
623-486-5777
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AE&Sons Pools Plastering Co. LLC
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PHILLIPS
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623-418-9941
ROOFING
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Valleywide
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