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Full house: Casino’s rocking opening

BY TOM SCANLON

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The Desert Diamond Casino West Valley opening was a full house, literally and figuratively.

The Las Vegas-style casino was actually a full house, as the crowd on opening night filled the sprawling casino on the Feb. 19 opening night.

“We apologize for the inconvenience, however, we’ve reached the maximum allowed capacity for the evening and can no longer allow any more vehicles,” the casino tweeted, less than three hours after opening.

The full house was also symbolic, as the

casino has poker tables as well as blackjack. Additionally, 1,100 slot machines were brought over from the temporary casino, which the Tohono O’odham Nation opened at the end of 2015.

Before the grand opening the Nation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

“This historic day is one our entire Nation has been looking forward to for many years,” said Ned Norris, Jr, chairman of the Tohono O’odham Nation. “We are creating a brighter future for the Tohono O’odham, the West Valley and Arizona. The Nation is grateful for the incredible support the project has received from the community, SEE CASINO PAGE 2

Desert Diamond Casino West Valley launched Feb. 19. It didn’t take long for the new blackjack and poker tables and slot machines to be buzzing, as the casino filled to capacity on opening night. (Photo courtesy Desert Diamond Casino)

Cactus League brings more than $300 million

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Peoria’s Bridget Binsbacher, executive director of the Cactus League Baseball Association, knows first-hand the economic impact Spring Training has on the Peoria Sports Complex and the league’s other nine stadiums. (Peoria Times file photo)

Another year of the historic Cactus League play is underway, the first under the watch of Peoria City Councilwoman Bridget Binsbacher. In July, she was named the Cactus League’s first executive director.

Binsbacher is no stranger to spring ball.

She has been involved with the Cactus League for more than a decade and became its first female executive board member in 2012. Last season, she was the Cactus League’s director of operations.

She is well aware that, though the games technically don’t count in the year-end standings, they make a huge impact on lo-

cal economies. Arizona State University’s Daniel Marburger has studies to show how much of an economic impact Spring Training makes.

The research done by Marburger and his colleagues at the W.P. Carey School of Business backs in 2018 study found that the Cactus League brought in $315.7 million in economic impact, with $122.6 million being spent on bars and restaurants, while $89.8 million was spent on lodging and accommodations.

What stands out for Binsbacher is the impact that the exhibition has on the communities that host the league’s 10 stadiums.

“I’ve been focusing on really trying to understand the different models that exist in SEE CACTUS

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and we will continue working with our partners to create even greater opportunity for us all.”

Snug between Peoria and Glendale (it uses a Glendale address), the 1.2-million-square-foot facility is located on 54 acres of reservation land at 9431 W. Northern Avenue.

Others from the Tohono O’odham Nation spoke after a flag presentation and a traditional blessing prayer was presented to the crowd and the workers at the casino.

“We’re so excited to welcome our guests to this fantastic new facility.

Our construction team and all of our team members have done great work preparing for this evening, and we invite everyone to visit this beautiful new casino. From exciting games to great food, we have everything you need for an unforgettable experience,” said Rudy Prieto, Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise CEO. Thursday afternoon, the massive gaming house was again buzzing with activity. There were lines for some slot machines and nearly all the 48 black-

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Nation is $400 million in the hole, as it is the casino construction cost.

But the odds say the Nation will be raking in winnings at the new place.

The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced last week the state’s 24 casinos Class III made $29 million in contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund in the second quarter of fiscal year 2020. This amount, which is 1 to 8% of gross gaming revenues, is an 8% increase compared to Members of the Tohono O’odham Nation and TOGE cut a ceremonial ribbon to commemorate the opening of Dessame quarter of the previert Diamond Casino West Valley on Feb. 19 (Photo by Eric Newman) ous year.

This was the 11th conjack tables were filled. The poker room tional temporary casino, the permanent secutive quarterly increase, said Ted was only about half-filled, with some Desert Diamond Casino West Valley is Vogt, director of the Arizona Departof the tables empty. a glammy leap forward. Unassuming ment of Gaming.

Two musicians provided back- from the outside, the inside of the casiThe Arizona Benefits Fund goes to ground music at each end of the ca- no offers a full-scale sensory stimula- education, emergency services, toursino, which is large enough the music tion, with flashing lights and a cacoph- ism, wildlife conservation and problem didn’t overlap. ony of slot-machine sounds. gambling funds.

Compared to the modest but funcIt could be said the Tohono O’odham Eric Newman contributed to this story.

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BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Before President Donald Trump gave a speech at a Phoneix rally last week,

ing a street after Trump, again drawing cheers.

“We cannot let the Democrats take

Debbie Lesko and her grandson joined President Donald Trump on stage at a Phoenix rally last week. (Photo courtesy Debbie Lesko)

Rep. Debbie Lesko of District 8 warmed up Trump supporters. She had stinging criticisms of Democrats.

“They are trying to take away your vote through an impeachment. They are trying to take away your guns. They are trying to take away your money with higher taxes. They’re trying to take away your health insurance. And they’re even trying to take away the lives of unborn babies,” Lesko said to the crowd, which groaned in response.

“And take away the lives of babies that are born alive. And I watched my fellow Democrats, and you know what they’re for? They’re for sanctuary cities.

They’re for giving free healthcare for illegals. They’re for opening the borders.

And in sharp contrast, President Trump is securing our borders,” Lesko said, drawing big applause.

“He’s strengthening the military. He’s growing the economy. And he’s keeping America safe.”

She not only urged the crowd to vote for the president, she suggested nam-

over control of our country,” she warned.

“Keep up the hard work,” Lesko concluded. “This is going to be a battle, but we are going to win.”

Peoria resident Lesko has been a loyal defender of Trump for months.

In a Feb. 8 tweet, the president returned the favor: “Total and complete Endorsement for Debbie Lesko!”

At last week’s rally, after giving a speech, Trump called Lesko to join him on stage, calling her “a monster star” for facing up to Democrats in Washington D.C. Carrying her grandson, Lesko joined Trump on stage. “He’ll be running some day,” Trump quipped.

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all of our spring training cities,” Binsbacher says. “They’re all different and their impact on the community, their relationship with the community, with the team, they’re all unique to one another.”

The league, which was founded in 1947, has entrenched itself in Grand Canyon State sporting lore, with generations of fans flocking to the venues each year.

ASU’s economic impact study found that the league drew 1,737,975 fans for the 2019 season, across 220 games, averaging out at 7,900 people per contest.

Leading the way in 2019, in terms of attendance, were the Chicago Cubs, who drew 13,939 fans per game, a .4% increase over 2018.

The Arizona Diamondbacks (10,628) and Los Angeles Dodgers (10,326) were the other franchises to draw more than 10,000 fans per game in 2019.

The San Diego Padres saw the largest year-over-year increase, in terms of per-game attendance, gaining 12%, to 6,704 fans per contest.

The Dodgers and Padres play home games at Glendale’s Camelback Ranch.

The league’s ability to draw in fans from across the country year after year is important for a number of reasons, according to Binsbacher.

Mainly, attendance is vital, as the league itself is a nonprofit organization that uses its proceeds to fund a number of causes, such as scholarships for local teenagers.

Binsbacher believes the league can gain on its altruistic roots, serving the region off the field while entertaining the masses with top-notch action on the diamond.

“As a result of that volunteer work and the various relationships we’ve built, we generate more than $2.6 million in funding,” Binsbacher says. “Whether it’s scholarships or grants or different funding for various programs, mostly youth-based in various communities.

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Marburger said the league has a unique impact that’s unlike any other sporting event in the region.

“It’s a little bit different than trying to estimate the economic impact of, let’s say, the Super Bowl, which is people coming in from the outside to go to the game, they spend some money here for the weekend and then they go back, because with the Cactus League, you have people who are retirees, snowbirds, who have chosen Arizona, chosen Phoenix, because that’s where the Cubs play,” Marburger says. “Maybe they would have retired in Florida, or maybe they’d be snowbirds in Florida if the Cubs were playing in Florida.

“So, it’s not just visitors who came up for an event and then went home,

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or even a better example would be let’s say the Arizona Cardinals. Well most people that go to a Cardinals game, live in Phoenix, Phoenix area, and therefore you really don’t count them, because they’re not coming in from the outside.

But when you have permanent residents or semi-permanent residents who have actually chosen Phoenix because of Cactus League baseball.”

Above all, the Cactus League serves as a month-long advertisement for the state and its way of life, according to Marburger.

“You’ve got a bunch of teams, and if you’re loyal to one of those teams and you’re from someplace else and you come here for a vacation or come here as a snowbird or a retiree,” Marburger says. “Now these are people who are permanent or semi-permanent residents who were influenced by the Cactus League.”

That draw isn’t lost on Binsbacher, who cited the state’s unique position as one of two states, along with Florida, that host Spring Training games, as an SEE CACTUS

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Residents get discounts at Spring Training

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current driver’s license. Or, if tickets are purchased online, the credit card billing ZIP code will validate residency.

Advanced ticket purchases will also include a voucher for complimentary parking based on availability, making this a huge win for the home team. For

It’s game on for Spring Training at the Peoria Sports Complex, which the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres call home this time of year.

Those who call Peoria home yearround can see the action up close and personal, with savings.

Through the Resident Rewards Program, Peoria residents can purchase tickets for 25% off with a limit Spring Training fans see the action up close and personal, at venues like Peoria Sports Complex. As a bonus, Peoria residents can save 25% on of four per game. the tickets. (Peoria Times file photo) Residents can visit the Peoria Sports Complex Ticket Office in per- questions, call 623-773-8720 or email son and provide proof of residency via a ticketoffice@peoriaaz.gov.

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economic tour de force.

“We’re so fortunate to have this league here,” Binsbacher says. “There are two states in the entire country that host these types of games and Arizona is one of them. And we do an amazing job at it and it has a tremendous impact on the state as a whole.

“It’s a tremendous opportunity and we really have to take care of it and understand what it means to our economy, to our communities, to our local businesses.”

Marburger has seen that impact firsthand, watching the league bloom from its more austere roots to an economic powerhouse that grows with each passing year.

The ASU economic professor remembers when he was a Ph.D. student in Tempe during the late-1980s, when he could walk to see the Cubs play at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa.

Now, the Cubs have their own palatial complex, Sloan Park, which was built in 2014 for $99 million, with a league-high capacity of 15,000.

Such a move highlights the exponential growth in popularity of Cactus League games and the continued draw of flocking to the ballparks

within the Valley each spring, Marburger believes.

“Back then, it was close enough to where I lived, I could actually just walk to the games, and sometimes I did,” Marburger says. “And now they’ve got that entire complex at Mesa. So, there was a recognition that the Cubs in particular have such a big following, and a lot of Chicagoans like coming to Arizona to escape winter, so they put the two together.”

Others, like Binsbacher, have baseball in their blood. She comes from a long line of baseball players. In the early 1930s, her grandfather played for a Mexican league farm team. He passed on his love to baseball to her uncle, who played in farm leagues and Spring Training for the Padres, before they were an official franchise.

Binsbacher’s brothers played college ball, as did her sons. Her two older sons were on the Liberty High School baseball team when it won its first state championship.

“Baseball’s been in my family for generations,” she told the Peoria Times, when her Cactus League leadership position was announced. “I definitely consider myself a baseball mom, more than anything.”

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Chief Miller says police have vacancies

BY ERIC NEWMAN

Peoria Times Staff Writer

Peoria Police Chief Art Miller presented updates — including eight officer vacancies — on his department to the Peoria City Council Feb. 4.

Matrix Consulting Group completed a Strategic Growth Plan for the department in 2018, evaluating community data related to police operations in the area. Analysis of the data was used to develop and recommend approaches to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of police. The presentation served as an update on Peoria Police’s progress over the past year.

While the updates required extra time and effort by the entire department staff, it was worth it to make changes and create a safer city, the chief said.

“Our personnel are creative, compassionate, and they come to work ready to serve,” Miller said.

Miller said a major takeaway from recent studies concluded the depart-

ment should redistrict and change hours officers regularly walk their beats.

Before redistricting, one officer was dealing with nearly the entire north side of Peoria. With the new zones, the area was divided into coverage in three different police zones. The department also scheduled hour changes for officers so they were on the street in the busiest times of the day. And, they created a “mid-shift squad” to the city’s busiest areas, which increased the number of officers on duty at peak hours, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Miller said the results of the changes are effective responses well below the 5 minutes and 30 seconds average response time in the United States. He did not, however, provide the exact times of police responses throughout the entire city.

He noted even one district increased its time by 19 seconds was still at 5:04, well below the national average.

“Our public needs to know we respond quickly and we’re very aware of the need for our services once they call us,” Miller said.

Peoria Police is also in the midst of impressive technological updates, according to Miller’s presentation.

He said the department’s communications division is being “revamped,” including updates to predictive policing, Communications/911 Call Center, considerations for a real-time crime center and cell phone analysis software for investigations.

“When this is completed we will be pretty much state-of-the-art, as high as we can get at the level we’re at and what we need to do to provide good service,” Miller said.

He added there is a shortage of workers to staff Peoria Police, just like Miller said is happening throughout the country. As of the presentation, there were eight officer vacancies, three communications specialist vacancies

Peoria Police Chief Art Miller talked about officer openings and other police department updates to the Peoria City Council (Photo courtesy City of Peoria)

and one opening for a victim advocate.

Applications are also under review for a crime analyst, business systems analyst, victim assistance coordinator, crime scene technician, civilian firearms instructor and a civilian investigator.

Miller said the department is “streamlining” its hiring process in an attempt to make the hires as quickly as possible, while still maintaining quality of SEE POLICE

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‘See Something, Say Something’ say police

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A new multi-agency public safety video focuses on the public safety message, “If You See Something, Say Something.”

The 3-minute video encourages citizens to be watchful and report suspicious behavior and features law enforcement chiefs up and down the West Valley. In tag-team fashion, they deliver snippets of information.

“In the wake of tragic accidents throughout our nation,” Jimmy Rodgriguez, acting chief of the Goodyear Police Department, says, kicking off the fast-cut video.

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workers.

Also evolving, according to Miller, is the department’s social outreach programs – specifically targeting the city’s homeless population – and mental health services for staff.

Peoria Police have three outreach events per year, including a recent homeless count. Thirteen people, Miller said, have been placed in homes or received major homelessness services since the department partnered with Phoenix Rescue Mission in December.

Also, the department implemented a plan requiring officers who have dealt with three potentially traumatic calls to seek psychological counseling. This is aimed to address potential mental health problems, such as post traumatic stress disorder.

Miller praised his force.

“We do our best to either alleviate those issues or to address them right head-on. I think overall our officers and our staff know what’s going on in the city, and it plays a huge role,” he said.

Councilwoman Bridget Binsbacher said Miller has made great strides in improving the department.

“It feels very different today than it did when you arrived and it’s a result of the communication and the relationships and the trust,” she said.

Police chiefs Jimmy Rodgriguez (Goodyear), Larry Hall (Buckeye), Chris Briggs (Glendale) and Art Miller (Peoria) are featured in a new “See Something, Say Something” video. (File photos)

out our country have seen an increase in the number of threats targeting schools, places of worship and large events,” continues Art Miller, chief of the Peoria Police Department.

While the majority of odd activities post no real threat, “It’s impossible to know without a thorough investigation by law enforcement,” says Chris Briggs, chief of the Glendale Police Department. He was shown with State Farm Stadi-

um in the background.

Vigilant citizens “help police to keep our societies safer in general,” says Larry Hall, chief of the Buckeye Police Department.

Fifteen Arizona law enforcement agencies collaborated on the video.

It also features actors playing out a workplace scenario in which they mull whether to report strange social media postings by a coworker.

“The fact so many of our Valley law

enforcement partners joined together for this project highlights the critical nature of the message,” said Chief Terry Young of the Surprise Police Department. “It doesn’t matter if your community is big or small, urban or rural; everyone should be aware of the significance of reporting suspicious behavior.”

The video advises to be on the lookout for things like a vehicle parked in unusual location, unattended packages, threats made online and someone asking “unusual questions about a building’s security or staff.”

“If something doesn’t look or feel right, call your local law enforcement agency,” says El Mirage Chief of Police Paul Marzocca.

To view the video, visit tinyurl.com/ See-say.

For more information about the “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign, visit dhs.gov/see-something-say-something.

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DHS waives more regulations to speed construction of border wall

BY MACKINLEY LUTES-ADLHOCH Cronkite News

The Trump administration took another step toward expediting construction of a border wall, announcing it is waiving federal contracting regulations to fast track construction in four states, including Arizona.

The targeted regulations, dealing with contracting, pricing and wage regulations, need to be waived “to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads” to stop drugs at the border, Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf said in a notice set to be published in the Federal Register.

A Department of Homeland Security statement said the agency will “waive procurement regulations in six high-traffic border sectors to build an additional 177 miles of new border wall system.”

The waivers will affect six areas, including projects in Yuma and Tucson.

“The United States remains in a border emergency,” DHS spokeswoman Heath-

er Swift said in the statement, adding the department is “building more wall, faster than ever before.”

This announcement comes just weeks after the agency was criticized for blasting sections of border without consulting local tribes about culturally significant sites. Critics say the administration invoked Section 102 of immigration law to waive more than 40 federal regulations in pursuit of border wall construction David Bier, an immigration policy analyst for the Cato Institute, said Wolf’s announcement does not provide sufficient explanation – or any at all – as to how these latest waivers will help speed up border wall construction.

“They say there’s an urgent need,” Bier said. “But they don’t say taking this action will, therefore, allow us to build the border wall in three months instead of nine months or 12 months or whatever the case might be. So they really don’t do a good job of justifying it.”

Two pages of the nine-page document

are dedicated to a listing of the amounts of drugs seized and the number of border crossers apprehended in the various southern border sectors in fiscal 2019. It included 131,000 migrants in the Yuma and Tucson sectors, where 62,000 pounds of marijuana and 3,886 pounds of meth- Army Corps of Engineers contractors pour foundations for amphetamines were seized, new sections of border fence near Otay Mesa, California, in among other drugs. It identi- March 2019. The Department of Homeland Security said it waive contracting and other regulations along the southfied Yuma, Pima, Santa Cruz will ern border to speed wall construction. (Photo courtesy U.S. and Cochise counties in Ari- Army Corps of Engineers) zona as “High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas.”

The document also included three pag“It is reckless and alarming how the es detailing proposed project boundaries President continues to violate our fedand said DHS will take “immediate” ac- eral laws and ignore the separation of tion on fencing projects in the Yuma and powers our Constitution outlines,” her Tucson sectors. statement said.

The latest waivers were criticized by Vicki Gaubeca, director of the Southopponents like Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, ern Border Communities Coalition, D-Tucson, who said in a statement Pres- agreed Trump is “completely stripping ident Donald Trump is “overstepping the Congress of its constitutional power and limits of executive power” with them.

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BY ERIC NEWMAN

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Other than wanting it to drive “a little faster,” Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat, was impressed by the first public ride in Peoria’s new autonomous van.

“I remember when we used to call artificial intelligence futuristic, now we’ve invited it to live in our homes,” Carlat said.

The Robo Ride autonomous shuttle, which was set to open to the public on Feb. 22, carried Carlat and Peoria City Council members to the parking lot of the Peoria Chamber of Commerce and Huntington University. They exited for a ceremonial ribbon cutting and remarks by city officials to celebrate the project launch.

Peoria is spending $78,500 for the Robo Ride vehicle, created and operated by Beep Autonomous Mobility Solutions.

The shuttle holds around ten people and runs for 60 days around the P83 area from noon to 6 p.m. daily at no charge. Stops are made at Huntington, Harkins Theatres, Headquarters and the Hampton Inn. Beep CEO Joy Moye said the ride is not only interesting in its ability to utilize technology, but also is simply a fun option to travel and socialize with a group.

“We’re focused on multi-passenger experience allowing about eight to 10 people to get around pretty comfortably,” Moye said. “You’ll notice it’s people facing each other, more of a community environment where people are facing each other and can have a conversation, and people don’t have DHS FROM PAGE 8

control of the purse. And by waiving these procurement laws, it seems like another insult to injury.”

The Center for Biological Diversity late last month petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn the Section 102 waivers on constitutional grounds.

“Waiving contracting laws shows how deeply authoritarian the Trump administration has become and how important it is for Congress to repeal the law Trump is abusing to decimate the borderlands,” Randy Serraglio, a conservation advocate at the center, said in a statement Tuesday.

Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Prescott, a Trump defender, repeated a statement from early February, when he defended the adminis-

to climb over each other.”

Peoria Public Works Director Kevin Burke said the launch was made to be around the same time as Spring Training and a spike in tourism in Peoria. While the shuttle does not go directly to the ballpark, it is another element of entertainment existing for those who want to spend time at P83 following a game.

He said he understands hesitancy people have to a self-driving automobile, especially when they have never seen or been in one. But, he encouraged people living in or visiting Peoria to give Robo Ride a shot.

There will be a human attendant on board for added safety.

“People are generally a little cautions about autonomous vehicle technology, until they have seen it and interacted with it.

Then they’re rapid adopters and we want to see whether it is true in Peoria,” he said.

Burke added some riders will be surveyed about their experiences, with questions about their initial concerns and whether they were alleviated on the trip.

If the public sentiment is great enough after 60 days, he said, there could be a chance autonomous transportation becomes a permanent fixture in the area.

He said P83 would be a great spot for the vehicles, as well as events in Old Town typically requiring shuttle service from parking lots to different venues.

“Long-term, if this works, this environment would be perfect for an autonomous vehicle, but we want to look to other environments.” tration’s use of waivers and said current laws get in the way of border projects.

“I fully support ongoing efforts to secure our border,” Gosar said in the statement.

But a senior policy adviser for immigration at UnidosUS wondered if the timing of the announcement might be more political than practical, noting Trump was in Phoenix last week for a campaign rally. Carlos Guevara said the waivers could be a re-election campaign ploy, trying to show Arizonans at his rally his administration is making concrete moves to complete the wall.

“It’s part of – in some ways – an expected turn as they start to anticipate and make their push for what’s ahead and the fall of 2020,” Guevara said.

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State bill might keep cities, schools from banning guns

BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

State lawmakers voted last week to create a financial disincentive for state and local governments – and even schools – to try to keep weapons off their property.

SB 1664, approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on a 4-3 party-line vote, says anyone who is injured while in a government-created “gun-free zone’’ can sue the agency for any damages.

All the victim needs to show is a reasonable person would believe the injury would not have occurred if the victim had been allowed to keep a weapon to defend himself or herself.

Sen. David Gowan, R-Sierra Vista, who is sponsoring SB 1664, said the law is justified.

“If a government entity creates gun-free zones which prohibit a law-abiding citizen from defending themselves and if harm comes to them because of this policy, then the government entity will be held liable for the damages,’’ he said.

“So, the point is, if you’re going to have a policy like this you protect the citizen or allow them to protect themselves, or there will be consequences.’’

Stephanie Richardson, a volunteer with Moms Demanding Action, a group seeking new gun regulations, told lawmakers approving this measure sends the wrong message.

“This bill would have a chilling effect on government entities choosing to exercise their authority to take the steps they feel are necessary to keep their citizens safe,’’ she said.

And Howard Neiberg, another member of the same organization, said this measure would work against public safety.

“Allowing guns in places has already been proven to be a heightened risk of safety, putting Arizona families and communities at risk,’’ he said.

Gowan said the goal of his bill actually is just the reverse.

The problem with the current law, Gowan said, is it allows government agencies to put up signs declaring the buildings and the surrounding areas to be gun-free zones.

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The result, he said, is the unarmed person is left defenseless because of the policy.

Gowan said he’s not concerned his legislation will result in – and potentially encourage – people who go into schools to bring their weapons with them and not leave them in their vehicles.

“What I’m concerned with is anybody who is a law-abiding citizen is protected, at all times,’’ he said. “It’s the issue.’’

Merissa Hamilton told lawmakers, as a survivor of domestic violence, she has to carry a gun to protect herself.

Only thing is, Hamilton said, is she was working for a member of the Phoenix City Council. And the building has a no-guns policy.

She described an incident with a homeless person who was “acting erratic and

having a mental health crisis and attacked me several times.’’

“There was no one there to protect me and I had to wait for police to arrive, cowering once again in fear and having to relive the violence that happened to me prior,’’ Hamilton said.

“Being able to carry a gun saves my life,’’ she said. “And if government is going to prohibit it then they should have to be responsible for keeping me safe.’’

Roxanne Pitones, lobbyist for the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, told lawmakers one problem with the measure is it makes local governments “strictly liable’’ for any injury occurring to anyone in a public building.

She said it goes far beyond existing laws allowing people who believe they were injured to sue, but with a requirement to prove in court the injury was caused at least in part by the government agency’s negligence.

This did not bother Sen. Eddie Farnsworth, R-Gilbert. He said cities are still entitled to due process, even with strict liability.

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New jail will save time, money

BY CLINT HICKMAN Guest Writer

Public safety is a core function of government, probably the most important thing we do. Jails are a necessary component. I get it, though. When many of you hear the county spent millions of dollars to build a new jail, your first question might be: Why? Or: Don’t we have enough jails? So let me explain the thinking behind the new Maricopa County Intake, Transfer, and Release (ITR) Facility near 27th Avenue and Durango Street.

First, we knew we had to replace the Durango Jail, which was built in the 1970s and is really showing signs of its age.

Second, we knew it wasn’t enough to simply replace one building with another. The ITR facility is not just another jail; it’s a better way of managing the approximately 100,000 people who go through our jail system each year.

This one facility will handle nearly every step in the process for a suspect: intake, transfer, and release (as the name suggests), but also court hearings, short-term housing, long-term housing, medical and mental health treatment and skill-building programs to provide a better chance of success upon release. Up until now, many of these services were spread out at different locations.

I was part of the Board that voted to fund the design and construction of the facility in 2015. And I have been part of many more discussions about how we can build a more efficient, more accessible, more integrated system to meet our public safety needs. Here are some of the ways the ITR will provide better value for taxpayers, and a better experience for those who go through our jail system: Reduced Transport Costs Right now, if you’re arrested in Maricopa County, you will likely be

“booked” at the county’s 4th Avenue Jail in downtown Phoenix. This is home to approximately 20% of our jail population while the jails on the Durango campus (Durango, Towers, Lower Buckeye, Estrella) house the other 80%. For years, we’ve spent too much time and money transporting inmates from their point-of-intake downtown to their next step in the process on the Durango campus.

Having intake at the ITR means we’ll spend less on transports. In fact, it is estimated 60% of arrestees booked into the ITR will stay at the facility or will bond out with no immediate transport needs. This is the kind of efficiency we need and taxpayers deserve.

Faster Intake Not only is the new intake facility more cost-effective, it’s also more time effective. This is a huge priority for me and our Board. We’ve heard from police chiefs frustrated at how much time their officers are spending at the downtown jail, waiting for arrestees to go through the process. Booking can take more than four hours. It’s half a shift for an officer. If an arrest happens late in the day, a long booking process might require an officer working overtime, with the increased pay it involves.

Now, all bookings will be done at the ITR, where an open seating design and better layout should significantly reduce intake time. Our hope now is intakes will last less than one hour. It means officers will back on the streets of your cities and towns faster, patrolling the area and doing the work to keep you safe. Again, this is the kind of efficiency we need and taxpayers deserve.

Better Outcomes for Low-Risk Offenders Most of the people arrested and brought to our jails are eligible for release. Many of them are released within 72 hours. In our current system,

these folks are moving around from one place to another as they wait to see a judge. Ultimately, they join the general population at one of our jails, which can include convicted felons, repeat offenders, and other “frequent fliers.” Research shows as little as 72 hours in jail for these low-risk offenders can increase their risk of reoffending and coming back to jail.

This is why Maricopa County created a separate, 512-bed holding area for short-term stays and included courtrooms on-site. Many arrestees will be able to bond out of jail; others may qualify for diversion programs rather than jail time. Either way, getting low-risk offenders in and out of the system more quickly can ensure these individuals do not lose their homes and jobs while dealing with criminal charges. This is good for public safety, our economy, and it is also cost-effective since shortening length of stay lowers costs.

Clint Hickman

In short, the Intake, Transfer, and Release Facility is more than a series of buildings; it’s a new system to improve public safety outcomes. The board is proud to have funded this project and looks forward to working with the Sheriff’s Office, our courts, and our county and municipal partners to make it a facility serving the needs of our fast-growing county for decades to come.

Clint Hickman is chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.

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West Valley inventory makes housing tough for buyers, great for sellers

BY PAUL MARYNIAK

Peoria Times Staff Writers

As the West Valley stands at the beginning of the spring home-buying season, the inventory of available houses is continuing to dwindle, according to the website closely analyzing the metro Phoenix housing market.

“The current situation is even more remarkable than last month,” the Cromford Report said last week, reporting active listings in February totaled less than 12,000 homes – down 35.1 percent from February 2019 and down 1.4 percent from last month.

Cromford said its analysis of available housing on the market shows the inventory shortage is particularly severe in Avondale, Glendale and Peo-

ria, though Goodyear and Buckeye are only a little better.

“The lack of supply was described as shocking at the start of 2020, so I am starting to run out of adjectives to adequately describe the current state of supply. It is almost (but not quite) unheard of to see supply drop between January 1 and February 1,” it added.

In virtually every city in the Valley, the website said, the market continued to increase its favorability toward sellers – at buyers’ expense.

Moreover, demand is increasing – a harbinger of even worse news for homebuyers in the coming months, Cromford said.

“This is a truly extraordinary state of affairs reflecting above-average de-

mand meeting severely restricted supply,” it said, adding “Economics 101 teaches us lower supply and higher demand is a recipe for higher prices. So far, the reaction of pricing has been muted. However, you should not expect it to stay this way.

“The spring selling season has just started and by the time we get to June a significant upward adjustment in pricing is likely.”

Supply of homes between $100,000 and $225,000 has fallen disastrously, according to Cromford’s data, which show declines of well over 40 percent from a year ago.

To illustrate the inventory crisis, Cromford picked Chandler, where there are only about 200 active listings.

“The average for Chandler over the last 20 years is 1,019,” it said, calling it a record low.

It also forecast a worsening situation for buyers, noting: “Mortgages are becoming easier to qualify for in many different ways, so demand is likely to increase. Yet there is no sign of more supply coming along to satisfy it. In this situation, the market is likely to become both frenzied and frustrating.”

One of the ways the website uses to illustrate supply and demand is an index based on trends in pending, active and sold listings compared with historical data over the previous four years.

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Values below 100 indicate a buyer’s market, while those are favorable to sellers.

On this chart, Phoenix shows an index of 257 – making the city the sixth seller-friendliest market in the Valley.

Avondale topped the list with a seller-friendly reading at 421, followed, in order, by Chandler (358), Gilbert (350), Glendale (300) and Mesa (287) to round up the five Valley markets where buyers can expect little inventory – and even less room to haggle over price.

In this ranking, Peoria lands on the ninth seller-friendliest list while Goodyear is 13th and Buckeye 17th.

“Once again we have 16 out 17 cities still improving for sellers, despite the extreme advantage sellers have enjoyed for many months,” Cromford said of its latest market index readings.

“Scottsdale is the only exception and even here the move in favor of buyers is very modest,” it added.

“Selling a home around $200,000 to $300,000 is easier than falling off a log,” it said. “Successfully buying a home at this price is a major challenge.”

The Cromford Report’s data for the West Valley show buyers are paying a premium to snap homes off the market in relatively short periods of time.

For example, in Glendale ZIP code 85302, 85 homes were sold in the last four months for an average $252,627 with an average length on the market of only 38 days.

Nearby Glendale ZIP code 85303, 90 homes took only an average 55 days to sell at an average price of $268,171.

In Peoria ZIP 85345, a whopping 170 homes sold for an average price of $254,627 with an average length of only 34 days on the market.

Avondale ZIP code 85392 saw 189 homes change owners in the last four months for an average price of $279,958 and an average stay on the market of only 48 days.

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Area wrestlers claim championships as winter tournaments are ongoing

BY ERIC NEWMAN

Peoria Times Staff Writer

The high school playoffs kick into high gear each February, with state tournaments in a variety of sports.

The wrestling state tournament took place the weekend of Feb. 14 in Prescott.

Liberty High claimed the lone West Valley team title, winning its second consecutive Division 1 championship. Nine Liberty wrestlers won state titles.

In Division 2 wrestling, Raymond S. Kellis, Ironwood, Apollo, Millennium, Sunrise Mountain and Independence high schools cracked to top 20.

Division 2 individual top four placers included: • Colby Ryan, Raymond S. Kellis, second place.

• Gavin Gonzales, Ironwood, third place.

• Troy Ramirez, Sunrise Mountain, third place.

• Markell Rivera, Ironwood, second place.

• Ty Ryan, Raymond S. Kellis, champion.

• Jeremiah Voliva, Apollo, third place.

• Jasiel Tapia, Independence, champion.

Division 3 individual top four placers included: • O’Conner Vega, Peoria, third place.

• Isaac Castro, Peoria, third place.

• Armando Valencia, Peoria, second place.

• Abraham Rivera, Buckeye Union, third place.

• Nick Olson, Deer Valley, third place.

• Nate Quinones, Cactus, third place.

• Steven Dortch, Thunderbird, second place.

• Colton Johnson, Greenway, second place.

• Alan Montesinos, Thunderbird, third place.

• Gilbert Calderon, Washington, third place.

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Individual top four placers in girls wrestling: • Emily Porras, Ironwood, champion.

• Erica Pastoriza, Raymond S. Kellis, third place.

•S ofia Carranza, Desert Edge, third place.

• Genesis Higuera, Odyssey Institute, champion.

• Olivia Bauer, Ironwood, second place.

• Mia Didur, Centennial, champion. ight West Valley girls soccer teams E reached the state soccer playoffs.

In 3A, Trivium Prep lost in the semi-finals.

In 5A, Millennium fell to Desert Mountain in the quarterfinal round. In a tight first-round match, Millennium edged Verrado. Sunrise Mountain lost to Desert Mountain in the first round.

Thunderbird was knocked out in the first round in 4A competition.

In 6A, Liberty lost its first-round match, as did Sandra Day O’Connor.

Eleven West Valley boys soccer teams reached the state soccer playoffs, as well.

In 3A, Odyssey Institute made it to the second round before falling.

Glendale’s Washington High advanced to the 4A boys soccer championship, scheduled for Tuesday night, Feb. 25.

Ironwood and Sunrise Mountain advanced to the 5A semifinal round,

scheduled for Feb. 22. Independence, Verrado and Raymond S. Kellis fell in early rounds of the 5A state tournament.

Tolleson Union, Sandra Day O’Connor and Copper Canyon made it to the 6A tournament, but lost early-round matches.

Multiple girls basketball teams qualified for the state tournament.

In 4A, Buckeye Union knocked out Deer Valley in the first round and made it to the quarterfinal round, scheduled for Feb. 22. Greenway, Desert Edge, Moon Valley and Estrella Foothills fell in the first round.

The powerhouse Millennium girls blew out their first two opponents to cruise to the Feb. 26 semifinal round. Sunrise Mountain landed in the other semifinal.

Verrado was upset in the first round.

In the 4A boys basketball tournament, top-seeded Peoria took down Deer Valley in the quarterfinal round to make a Feb. 25 semifinal game against St. Mary’s. Deer Valley edged Desert Edge in the first round. Thunderbird also fell in the first round.

Millennium’s hopes for a boysgirls double title are alive, as the boys cruised to a Feb. 27 quarterfinal game against South Mountain.

Sunnyslope and Ironwood have a showdown in the other semifinal.

Sunrise Mountain, Centennial and Apollo lost in first-round games.

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Arizona girls high school wrestling nearly doubles in year

BY TRAVIS WHITTAKER Cronkite News

Boys high school wrestling participation numbers are dropping, but girls high school wrestling is booming in Arizona since it became a sanctioned sport two years ago.

The Arizona Interscholastic Association, which governs high school sports in the state, added girls wrestling to its list of sanctioned sports for the 201819 school year, and in its second season, the sport’s participation numbers jumped by 44 percent. It is a growth trend that officials expect to continue.

“We went from approximately 486 certified wrestlers (in year one) to around 868 (in year two),” said Dean Visser, sports administrator for the AIA. Before the AIA sanctioned girls wrestling, high school girls had to wrestle against boys if they wanted to compete.

Erica Pastoriza of Raymond S. Kellis High School in the Peoria Unified School District took third place in the 101-pound weight class at the 2020 AIA Girls Wrestling State Championships. The amount of girls wrestling in Arizona has almost doubled in one year. (Photo courtesy Cronkite News)

reflects the rapid growth of girls wrestling in Arizona in just two seasons.

“We went from five sectional tournaments to eight.” Visser said. “We tried to do it geographically. (We) couldn’t really do it by size of school because everyone is thrown into Division 1.”

All 10 weight-class brackets were filled the state tournament, with 16 girls wrestling in each class.

As the sport grows, there are challengGenesis Higuera of the Odyssey Institute (top) holds down Sara es, but the AIA and its Schmoker of Liberty High School in the 135-pound girls wrestling member schools are trystate championship match. Ten individual state champions were ing to overcome them crowned. (Photo courtesy Cronkite News) to put girls programs on equal footing with boys “Girls just want the opportunity to teams. participate,” said Elliot Hopkins, the “The biggest challenge for the wrestling rules editor and rules inter- schools is scheduling,” Visser said. preter for the National Federation of “Where can they find schedules and High School Sports (NFHSS), whose duals are pretty difficult. They have umbrella the AIA and other state orga- done a nice job of combining invitanizations fall under. tionals of a girls component with a lot “They don’t want to wrestle boys,” of those boys tournaments, i.e. FlowHopkins said. “Some do, but most of ing Wells and Moon Valley.” them want to wrestle other girls.”

The Flowing Wells Invitational in Wrestlers competed over the week- Tucson and the Moon Valley Invitaend in Prescott Valley at the second all- tional in Phoenix traditionally have girls state tournament held at the Find- been among the biggest events in lay Toyota Center, where 10 individual boys wrestling. So far, the AIA has not state champions were crowned scheduled dual meets for girls teams, The field of wrestlers at the event but it attempts to match up girls teams

whenever the competing schools have girls and boys programs.

The girls also don’t compete for a team state championship yet, but that is a future goal. Hopkins said the NFHS doesn’t require it.

“It’s up to each individual state association,” Hopkins said. “We wouldn’t get involved in that. What we could come up with may not work in Arizona or Texas. Each state is responsible for doing what the best interest is to promote the sport locally.”

David Gonzalez, coaches at Desert Vista High School and serves on the 6A Wrestling Sports Advisory Committee, said it’s something that will get done.

“I think in the next two years we will be organizing dual meets for the girls because the teams are going to keep growing and growing,” Gonzalez said. “The individual tournaments, I think eventually they will grow big enough that they’re going to have to have their own weekends as well, just

like the guys have their own weekends. It’s going to get too big at some point.”

As the sport continues to grow, Visser believes there is the potential for a girls team championship within the next five years, but there are hurdles there, too.

“The challenge will be if it grows big enough to do two championships – small school and a large school,” Visser said. “What will hold that back is how many participants the small schools can get. They only have a set amount of kids. They don’t have 4,000 kids.”

Whether girls wrestling in Arizona remains in one division or expands to two, the sport appears to be positioned for continued growth, giving girls a chance to test their skills on the mat.

“You can be coached and taught at the high school level,” Visser said. “It’s not like you have to have a certain skill level. If it’s somebody willing to work, they can learn to do it.”

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Man present a puppet show for kids and adults of all ages from 11 a.m. to noon at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. Each puppet show runs approximately 40 minutes long and a makeand-take puppet craft will be available to complete after the performance. For information, call 623-773-7555.

February 27, 2020

part of the Peoria Public Library’s Centennial Celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. For information, call 623-773-7555.

Tuesday

Sunday Peoria Times publishes on Thursday. The 9 Days a Week calendar — a listing of entertainment events such as concerts, theatrical performances, events for schools, churches, county parks and nonprofit groups — runs every issue.

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

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

Submissions must reach our office by 4 p.m. Thursday to be considered for the following Thursday publication. Submissions must be in writing and may be emailed to Rachel Hagerman, rhagerman@timespublications.com, or faxed to 623-935-2103.

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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.

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.

‘La Cage aux Folles’

Enjoy a performance of “La Cage aux Folles” at the Arizona Broadway Theater, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, at 5:30 p.m. This musical follows newly-engaged couple Jean-Michel and Anne trying to unite Anne’s strait-laced parents with Jean-Michel’s outgoing parents who own a drag nightclub. Cost is $44.20 to $109.99. For information, call 623-776-8400.

Living Free of Dementia

This class is the first of a three-part series about living free of dementia and enjoying wellness for a lifetime presented by Dr. Timothy Gerhart, a local author who recently published “Living Free of Dementia. This class looks at natural solutions to living free of fatigue, concussion and brain fog and begins at 6:30 p.m. at Renovare Wellness

By Design, 18969 N. 83rd Avenue. Free.

To reserve a seat, call 623-776-0206.

Saturday

Toddlers can play and learn beside their caregiver with group stories, music and fingerplays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at the Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street.

Free. For information, call 623-773-7555

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Bingo

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.

Do You Remember When?

Have fun with the family while checking out the old items set out in the center to guess the items’ use from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Discovery Center at Lake Pleasant Regional Park, 39345 N. Overlook Road. For information, call 602-506-9556.

Glow

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.

Mini Bingo

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.

ParkFest

Enjoy a free, fun day of entertainment from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Sundance Park, 11091 N. 71st Avenue. This community event is sponsored by the City of Peoria Special Events staff. For more information, call 623-773-7137.

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Tai Chi Essentials

Early Bird Jump

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.

Distillery Tour

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.

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.

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.

Open Play

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.

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.

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 the Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. Free. For information, call 623-773-7555.

Card and Board Game Afternoon (Ages 18+)

Zumba

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.

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.

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.

Crafting Sundays (Ages 16+)

Toddler Time: Step Up from Baby Steps

Join other families in a drop-in craft station center for teens and adults from 6 to 7 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Free. For information, call 623-773-8650.

Knit and Purl (Ages 16+)

Meet fellow crochet, knitting and sewing/ needlework friends from 2 to 4 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Please bring your own project to start or work on as you chat with others.

Free. For information, call 623-773-8650.

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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.

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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Line Dances

Have a fun morning of line dancing from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Peoria Community Center, 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.

Book Club

Join a book club discussion at 1 p.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Group members provide their own copies of the assigned book club readings.

Free. Call for each month’s book title and details. For information, call 623-773-7436.

Centennial Cinema Family Movie

Bring the family to a free film screening of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves” as

Craft Club (Ages 12+)

Thursday

Babies through 18 months of age are invited to a morning go songs, stories and playtime from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at the Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street.

Free. For information, call 623-773-7555.

Thrifty Thursdays

City Council

The Peoria City Council will meet from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Peoria Council Chambers, 8401 W. Monroe Street.

City Council meeting dates and times are subject to change. Free. For information, call 623-773-7340.

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.

Peoria City Council Meeting

The Peoria City Council will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Peoria Council Chambers, 8401 W. Monroe Street.

City Council meeting dates and times are subject to change. Free. For information, call 623-773-7340.

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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 623-9728372.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Toddler Time

Toddlers can play and learn beside their caregiver with group stories, music and fingerplays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at the Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. Free. For information, call 623-773-7555.

Technology Classes

Learn to download apps, take and transfer photos, use mobile websites and more in these technology classes from 1 to 2 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Today’s class focuses on Windows 10. Registration is required. Free. For information, call 623-773-8650.

Teen 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 the Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. Free.

For information, email tonya.stuempfl@ peoriaaz.gov.

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Songercise (Ages 1-5)

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.

‘Anything Goes’

Enjoy a play at 7:30 p.m. in the Gyder Theater at Theater Works, 10580 N. 83rd Drive. In this hilarious musical comedy, Billy Crocker falls in love with the lovely Hope Harpcourt and sets out to win her love. Tickets are $16 to $37. For information, call 623-8157930.

Wildflowers of the Park

Learn about the different types of wildflowers that hikers can see while exploring the park trails from 2 to 3 p.m. at Discovery Center at Lake Pleasant Regional Park, 39345 N. Overlook Road. Included with the park entrance fee of $2 to $7. For information, call 602-506-9556.

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BY JORDAN HOUSTON Peoria Times Staff Writer

Dressed to impress, more than 300 socialites, entertainment enthusiasts and community stakeholders will flock to the heart of West Valley’s culture district to show support for an art form standing the test of time – theatre.

The Arizona Broadway Theatre, dubbed the highest-attended yearround live theatre in greater Phoenix, will be hosting the seventh annual Broadway Ball on Saturday, Feb. 29, to raise funds for its varying artistic, educational and charitable programs.

The crowd-drawing soiree, which begins at 5:30 p.m. at 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria, promises a night of fine

dining, live entertainment, silent and live auctions, a wine pull and gift card giveaways.

Susan Casper, co-host of ABC15’s morning show “Sonoran Living,” will host the show.

“The intention is for people to attend an event that is special,” said Director of Marketing and Development Brad York.

“The idea is to create a theatrical and exciting aesthetic for the individuals.”

“Guests will be greeted with a glass of champagne as they enter and we’ll have a live jazz pianist in our lobby,” he continued.

‘Dinner and a show!’

For the last 15 years, ABT has rede-

fined what it means to “grab dinner and a show,” says York, with sit-down table service and select menu items tailored

by Chef Eric Smith.

The Ball’s dining will begin at 7 p.m. with an “elegant” three-course meal prepared by the theatre’s culinary team.

Guests will be treated to performances from ABT’s Mainstage shows, including La Cage aux Folles and Chicago, and its teen performance troupe, HyRev. The talented teens have performed at valley-wide venues, such as the State Fair of Arizona, and out-of-state locations, like Los Angeles.

“They work Monday nights with our team instructors to become the best triple threats – a person who is an actor,

singer and dancer,” said York.

Highlight videos will also feature several ABT alumni who are currently traveling on national Broadway tours or working in the entertainment industry, as well as other local artists with prior connections to the theatre.

“This is an opportunity for them to talk about their ABT story and how their time with us, either on stage or behind the scenes, has had an impact on their career opportunities,” York said.

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“The encore room is open to silent auction items where people can peruse different sporting events, special gift packages and baskets,” said York.

“Our Broadway Ball community does a great job of collecting a number of items people can bid on and all proceeds go to the nonprofit,” he added.

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The Arizona-based company has teamed up with the application provider Zoccam to bring customers enhanced options that utilize technology to improve the real estate closing process.

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Theatre as education Since 2005, ABT has garnered a national reputation for drawing top talent.

It holds bi-annual auditions in New York City as well as regular local auditions in Arizona – casting high-end actors, singers and dancers for the theatre’s eight Mainstage musical productions.

Now, it’s considered an all-in-one entertainment experience, according to its website, and is dedicated to not only providing quality Broadway-style productions, but also to inspiring young talent to have a voice and space to learn.

All proceeds from the Broadway Ball will go toward ABT’s Academy for Young Performers, HyRev and other artistic costs – such as set and costume designs and actor salaries.

“We have some amazing kids,” said York. “When they’re on-stage and perform – the energy and impact is just overwhelming.”

This new technology being offered by Clear Title, allows earnest money to be deposited via mobile app using a photo of the check. The earnest money deposit is a key step to officially opening escrow during a real estate transaction.

Clear Title Agency Executive Vice President Mike Winters says his company saw the need in the marketplace and took the initiative to find a solution.

“We open thousands of real estate transactions each year and we listen to feedback from those customers,” Winters says.

“This type of thing has been around in consumer banking but not been available when accepting deposits for earnest funds during a real estate transaction. It’s new and unique to our industry. As a locally owned and operated company we are proud to be leading on this and bringing new technology to the market.”

The mobile app is easy, he adds. Customers can download the free app from the App store for Apple users, or Google Play for Android devices. Once they download the app, they create an account and take a photo of their check to deposit earnest money needed to start the escrow process.

“Prior to this technology, title companies needed to be in possession of the physical check to receipt in earnest money.

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The mobile app is being quickly adopted and has already been used by customers in every single Clear Title branch location.

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“We’ve talked about what the purpose of this program is, and it’s not necessarily to find the next Broadway star, it’s to raise good human beings,” he continued.

When children have the opportunity to perform in theatre productions or help out behind-the-scenes, York explains, it stimulates the creative side of the brain and provides a balance in students’ patterns of study.

It also inspires positive outcomes in real-life situations.

“Kids through the program can work on group activities and learning skills such as problem-solving,” said York.

“If you look at education as a whole, studies have found involvement in the arts and such play a role in a child’s

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ability to learn reading, writing and arithmetic,” he continued.

Adding, “We’re not just raising the Broadway stars of tomorrow, but stars in any field of study.”

ABT is focusing on funding two key programs geared toward its youth performers.

The first is a five-week summer camp pairing children, ranging from seven to 18, with teaching artists.

The students then participate in a themed-show at the end of the camp.

“The kids get to play all the roles and on the Saturday of that week, parents, friends and family members are invited to attend the performance,” he said.

HyRev is also a point of pride, said York.

The group is broken down into two performance troupes, HyperToneZ, advanced, and Sonic Revolution, elite.

Both consist of teens with previous music theatre, dance or show choir experience and interested in pursuing musical theatre at the collegiate level or beyond.

ABT is currently seeking sponsors to help defray the costs of the Ball, says York.

Portions of sponsorships are tax-deductible and range from $1,000 to $25,000.

Those wishing to support can contact Sally Jane Kerschen-Sheppard at sallyjane@azbroadway.org.

Tickets for the black-tie affair are $175 per person and can be purchased online at azbroadway.org.

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Hearts are front and center during February. It’s national Heart Month and we celebrate Valentine’s Day. With all the talk of hearts, it’s a good time to remember that while heart disease is still the number one killer of men and women, it can be managed, and in some cases, prevented altogether.

The heart is a muscular organ that is vital in pumping oxygen-rich blood and nutrients throughout the body. When the heart cannot perform this function properly people may begin experiencing a variety of symptoms.

What does the term “Heart Disease” really mean, are you at risk, and how can you help prevent it? The most common forms of heart disease are: Heart failure (HF), heart valve disease, coronary artery disease (CAD)

and arrhythmias.

Heart failure (HF) is when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body. People may experience shortness of breath with activity, swelling in the legs, rapid weight gain, and increased fatigue, these are often dismissed as being age related or out of shape.

Heart valve disease is when one of the valves in the heart is not working correctly. The symptoms are similar to heart failure and can include, shortness of breath with activity, fatigue, swelling in the legs/feet, dizziness, or chest pain. There have been many advancements in treatment options for valvular disease. An example of this is the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement or (TAVR). This is a minimally invasive alternative to open-heart surgery where the aortic valve is able to be replaced through the arteries in the leg instead of open

heart surgery, which means decreased hospital stays and a much faster recovery time.

Coronary artery disease (CAD) which is build-up of plaque in the arteries that can decrease the blood supply to the heart, and may lead to a heart attack. The most common symptoms of a heart attack are chest pain/pressure, or pain that occur in the shoulders, arms, back, jaw, or it may also present like indigestion. The pain may get worse with activity and decrease at rest. Often times women do not experience the classic signs and symptoms of a heart attack, which is why annual health screenings are so important.

Arrhythmias or abnormal heart rhythms occur when the electrical impulses in the heart are not working correctly. Common symptoms may inSEE HEART PAGE 22

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The traditional risk factors for heart disease – such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and obesity – affect women and men equally. It’s an equal opportunity condition.

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The good news is that there are many new treatment options for heart disease that not only allow patients to live longer but also improve their quality of life.

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more serious because risk factors tend to intensify the effects of others and increase your chances of developing a heart condition.

Don’t hesitate to call 911 if you’re experiencing symptoms that seem to be life-threatening. Regular checkups with your doctor can help identify risks and treatment for heart disease.

Being proactive about your health can help you enjoy time with your Valentine year after year.

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Last week we started a two-part series on the Principle of Recognition. This article is the second installment of the series.

The Principle of Recognition is stated in the following way. Whatever you don’t recognize, you don’t appreciate. Whatever you don’t appreciate, you don’t celebrate.

What you don’t celebrate may eventually exit your life. In other words, many of us have seldom seen an opportunity until it had ceased to be one. Why? We saw it but didn’t see it. We had sight, but we didn’t have insight.

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P.O.O.R. is? Passing Over Opportunities Repeatedly.

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After being presented with an opportunity for M&M’s to be the candy that ET ate in the movie, Mars chocolate bar company executives decided that nothing could be gained from allowing their M&M’s to be used in what some of them considered “a silly movie.” Consequently, the little boy Elliott ended up luring the loveable alien E.T. with Hershey’s Reese’s Pieces. That one scene in the movie drew millions of customers worldwide into candy stores in quest of Reese’s Pieces. Thanks to this movie mega-hit, Hershey’s sales shot up sixty-five percent!

The same thing happened with the Ford Motor Company. One of their engineers created the minivan. He tried to sell the idea to the executives at Ford. The executive’s response was that there was no study indicating there was a market for minivans. That was logical. That was intelligent. But it was completely wrong.

Millions of women were about to prove those studies were wrong.

What did the engineer do? He went to Chrysler Motor Company and presented the idea of a minivan. Lee Iacocca, the president of Chrysler, and his executive team recognized the opportunity, appreciated the opportunity, then celebrated the opportunity and the opportunity became theirs. The minivan saved Chrysler from bankruptcy.

The opportunity that exited Ford’s life became Chrysler’s opportunity.

Someone once said that a million-dollar idea comes through everyone in the world’s mind once a day. I think there is a bit of truth in this. Don’t feel bad if you have missed a few of those. That happens to everyone. I think many times it is because we aren’t aware or don’t understand of the power of recognition. So, if a million-dollar comes through everyone’s mind once a day, there’s always tomorrow.

The principle of recognition is not just about business or money. It’s about everything. Here’s more insight on recognition. #1. Spiritual leaders like the Pharisees in the Bible didn’t recognize the divinity of Jesus. The lack of recognition cost them eternity, miracles and the joy of His presence. Jesus wept over it. “...He saw the city and wept over it, saying, ‘If you had known in this day, even you, the things which make for peace! But now they have been hidden from your eyes.

For the days shall come upon you when your enemies surround you…because you did not RECOGNIZE the time of your visitation.’”

That’s scary, isn’t it? Even the educated and knowledgeable miss what God is trying to make them aware of. Remember what Jesus said to his disciples, “Having eyes, see ye not? And having ears, hear ye not? And do ye not remember?” (Mark 8:18) #2. The Principle of Recognition can turn a lifetime of failure into success. An excellent example is one of the thieves hanging next to Jesus at the crucifixion. The first, who did not recognize Jesus as the Son of God cursed and was lost for eternity. But, the second, recognized Christ and begging for forgiveness, and received it. (See Luke 23:42,43) Do you see this? Two people, same culture, same background, the same situation, can look at something or someone and have completely different observations and outcomes. As I said before, there could be something or someone that you are not seeing, and it could be costing you dearly as in the case of the first thief.

Don’t miss this life lifting principle.

Don’t be the first thief. Be like Peter. Peter stepped out of a boat filled with fear into an ocean of possibility. Why? He recognized Jesus. I hope you do too!

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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BY EMMA RICHBURG

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“It is about her and her identity.

Through the process, she identifies and learns what love is like and what hope is like,” said Jason Taylor, the Sunrise Mountain High School theatre director.

Taylor said 55 students will act on stage and 12 students will participate from the pit. The students have been rehearsing and preparing for “The Sister Act” since early November and are excited to present the play to the public.

“Our students are super talented and make my job look super easy. They are growing and learning every day and it’s an incredible thing,” said Taylor.

Student tickets are $5, general admission $7. Sunrise Mountain High School is at 21200 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria.

PUSD parent survey deadline approaching

BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Peoria Unified School District is having its annual Parent Satisfaction and Engagement Survey. “The Governing Board, district administrative staff, and local school officials of the Peoria Unified School District believe parental input to the educational process is critically important,” according to the district website.

“If you have children at multiple schools, we invite you to take the survey for each school or for any of your choosing.”

The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.

The deadline for participation is Saturday, Feb. 29.

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The theater is a part of Valley Vista High School, just across the street and originally put on school events for the public to attend. But Director of Communication Education John Williams wanted to open their theater stage to more than just the education community.

“We are programming it to provide services to our community to grow arts and culture in our community,” Williams said. “This is our ‘pilot’ season and we’re running a couple different genres to give the community a taste of what we are capable of providing out of that venue.

Williams is originally from New York, where professional theaters are all over the place. He said bringing a taste of popular and professional arts to the area is most exciting.

But rebranding the theater to include big acts isn’t the only part of the rebranding the Vista is doing. Along with the bigger acts, the theater will incorporate an educational component to each performance.

“If (the act is) performing on a Friday night, we’re going to bring them in during the week and they’re going to work with our kids whether it’s with theater, choir or music,” Williams said.

“The possibility with what we’re doing are really, truly limitless in terms of the services we can provide now.”

Williams said by incorporating these professional acts and an educational aspect in their programming, it helps to reinforce the skills acquired in the classroom with a hands-on experience.

The rebranding of the theater wasn’t because of any underuse or abandonment, Williams said but a way to use the theater for more ways than just the school programs.

“What we’re doing now is rebranding it so folks know this is a place where you will be able to see professional acts,” he said.

Williams said the true intent of building the Vista Center in the first place was to be able to host and facilitate professional and community events out of the theater. The first program to kick off the pilot season is

Xavier Mortimer the Magician, a former contestant from “America’s Got Talent” Saturday, Feb. 29.

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BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

The Peoria Unified School District is hosting Collin Kartchner, who will speak about the negative effects of social media.

His talk, focusing on the next generation and creating a healthier relationship with their screens, will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at Liberty High School, 9621 W. Speckled Gecko Drive, Peoria.

Kartchner received a standing ovation for his 2018 TED Talk on was invited to speak about saving kids from social media and screen addiction.

According to his website, savethekids.us, “Social media’s negative effects on youth mental health and too much screen-time is the underlying link to the current epidemic rise in teen depression and anxiety, eating disorders, self-harming, suicide ideation and suicide itself.

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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: MBR ACQUISITIONS, INC. II The address of the registered office is: 2655 Guadalupe Dr., #9, MESA, AZ 85202 The name of the Statutory Agent is: Scott Miller 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: Scott Miller 2655 Guadalupe Dr. #9, Mesa A Z 85202. Published: Peoria Times, Feb. 27, Mar 5, 12, 2020 / 28550

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Notice for bid *** We are invite anyone interested in providing a bid for construction of water and sewer extension in the City of Peoria cross streets 70th Ave and Mariposa Grande Lane. Owner parcel number 201-13-045B. Must be licensed, bond and insured. For any questions or submittal of proposal email krm88mrn@gmail.com bids due by February 18, 2020.

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Nicolas J. Cornelius , Esq. (State Bar No. 014148) THE LAW OFFICE OF NICOLAS J. CORNELIUS, PLLC 702 East Osborn Road, Suite 200 Phoenix, Arizona 85014 (602) 234-8789 nick@klegalaz.com Attorneys for Applicant IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF MARICOPA Case No: PB2019-001979 NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION In the Matter of the Estate of: JUDITH PHYLLIS KIRK, Deceased. NOTICE IS GIVEN to all creditors of the Estate that: 1. DAVID S. JENKINS has been appointed as Personal Representative of the Estate.

Claims against the Estate must be presented within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or be forever barred. Claims against the Estate may be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to DAVID S. JENKINS, care of Nicolas J. Cornelius, The Law Office of Nicolas J. Cornelius , PLLC, 702 E. Osborn Rd., Suite 200, Phoenix, Arizona 85014.

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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI Case No. CV2007-8791 NOTICE TO APPEAR WILLIAM MICHAEL SCHWALD SR., Petitioner, vs. ANGELA MICHELE WENDLING, Respondent. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that you are to appear before this Court on the 6th day of April, 2020, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time, to be heard in front of the Honorable Judge Clark A. Peterson in a courtroom located in the Kootenai County Courthouse at 324 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814 to either admit or deny the allegations set forth in Petitioner's Motion to hold you in contempt of court for allegedly violating an order of this Court as more specifically stated in Petitioner’s Motion and in Petitioner's Affidavit mailed to with this Notice to Appear. You are further notified that if you fail to appear at the hearing scheduled herein, the Court may issue a warrant for your arrest. You are further notified that if you wish to produce testimony (including yourself) or evidence or to cross examine the adverse party or that party' s witnesses, then you must serve written notice of that intent to the Court and opposing counsel at least twenty-four (24) hours before the hearing. This document is no-

ally stated in Petitioner’s Motion and in Petitioner's Affidavit mailed to with this Notice to Appear. You are further notified that if you fail to appear at the hearing scheduled herein, the Court may issue a warrant for your arrest. You are further notified that if you wish to produce testimony (including yourself) or evidence or to cross examine the adverse party or that party' s witnesses, then you must serve written notice of that intent to the Court and opposing counsel at least twenty-four (24) hours before the hearing. This document is notice to you that Petitioner intends to produce evidence and cross-examine witnesses at any hearing in this matter.

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ORDINANCES The following Ordinances adopted by the Peoria City Council on February 18, 2020 can be viewed in their entirety at http:www.peoriaaz. gov/councilmeetings.

ORDINANCE NO. 2020-02 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE PEORIA CITY CODE (2017 EDITION), BY AMENDING Section 21-505 “Limitation on uses” OF THE PEORIA city code; PROVIDING FOR SEPARABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona, held a public hearing on January 16, 2020 to consider proposed amendments to the Peoria City Code, after notice in the manner provided by law; and WHEREAS, due and proper notice of such Public Hearing was given in the time, form, substance, and manner provided by law including publication of such in the Peoria Times on December 26, 2019; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Peoria, Arizona at its regularly convened meeting of January 16, 2020 voted to recommend to the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, that amendments be made to the Peoria City Code (2017 edition); and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, have considered the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Peoria, Arizona, and deem it to be in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Peoria, Arizona to amend Section 21-505 (“Limitations on Uses”), of Chapter 21 of the Peoria City Code (2017 edition): NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 21 of the Peoria City Code (2017 edition) shall be amended to read as indicated on Exhibit A. SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective on the date provided by law.

SECTION 3. SEPARABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona this 18th day of February, 2020. Cathy Carlat, Mayor Date Signed ATTEST: Rhonda Geriminsky, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Vanessa P. Hickman, City Attorney Published in: Peoria Times Publication Date: February 27, 2020 / 28623 Effective Date: ___________ All exhibits on file in the Peoria City Clerk’s Office.

The following Ordinances adopted by the Peoria City Council on February 18, 2020 can be viewed in their entirety at http:www.peoriaaz.gov/ councilmeetings.

ORDINANCE NO 2020-03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, REZONING SPECIFIED PROPERTY FROM Suburban Ranch (SR-35) TO THE PROVIDENCE PROFESSIONAL PARK PLANNED AREA DEVELOP-

ted by the Peoria City Council on February 18, 2020 can be viewed in their entirety at http:www.peoriaaz.gov/ February 27, 2020 councilmeetings.

ORDINANCE NO 2020-03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA, REZONING SPECIFIED PROPERTY FROM Suburban Ranch (SR-35) TO THE PROVIDENCE PROFESSIONAL PARK PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) ZONING DISTRICT ; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS the City of Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on January 16, 2020 in Zoning Case Z19-02 in the manner prescribed by law for the purpose of considering an amendment to the zoning district boundaries of property within the City of Peoria, Arizona, to provide for rezoning a parcel of land as described below, from Suburban Ranch (SR-35) to the Providence Professional Park Planned Area Development (PAD) zoning district, as provided in Section 21317 of Chapter 21 of the Peoria City Code; WHEREAS, due and proper notice of such Public Hearing was given in the time, form, substance and manner provided by law including publication of such notice in the Peoria Times Newspap er o n D e c em be r 2 6, 20 1 9; a nd WHEREAS, the City of Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended to the Mayor and the Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, the zoning of property as aforesaid and the Mayor and the Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona desires to accept such recommendation and rezone the property as described below as aforesaid. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona that: SECTION 1. Parcels of land in Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona, which are more accurately described in Exhibits A and B, to this Ordinance are hereby rezoned from Suburban Ranch (SR-35) to the Providence Professional Park Planned Area Development (PAD) zoning district. SECTION 2. The amendment to the zoning herein provided is conditioned and subject to the following stipulations: The development shall substantially conform to the Providence Professional Park Planned Area Development (PAD) Standards and Guidelines Report, and Project Narrative contained within the 1/16/2020 Planning and Zoning Commission staff report, except as modified herein. The existing driveway from Deer Valley Road is to become right-in / left-in (entrance) only, with angled parking to minimize vehicular conflicts. The Developer shall comply with all City of Peoria engineering design standards, policies and requirements at the time of development and final engineering submittal. SECTION 3. Amendment of Zoning Map. The City of Peoria zoning map is herewith amended to reflect the change in districts referred to in Section 1 above and as defined by the Legal Descriptions as represented in Exhibit A, and the corresponding parcel map as shown as Exhibit B. SECTION 4: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective at the time and in the manner prescribed by law. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council for the City of Peoria, Arizona this 18th day of February, 2020.

Cathy Carlat, Mayor Date signed ATTEST: Rhonda Geriminsky, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Vanessa P. Hickman, City Attorney Published in: Peoria Times Publication Date: February 27, 2020 / 28624 Effective Date : ____________ All exhibits on file in the Peoria City Clerk’s Office.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND SOLICITATION OF COMMENTS CITY OF PEORIA ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FY 2020-2021 Public Hearings have been scheduled for March 2, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Development and Community Services Building, Point of View Conference Room, located at 9875 N 85th Avenue, Peoria 85345, and from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Sunrise Mountain Library, Community Room, located at 21109 N 98th Avenue, Peoria 85382. The purpose of these meetings will be to discuss budgets and potential programs for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan as well as use of HOME Program funds for Federal Fiscal Year 2020-2021. The CDBG Annual Action Plan is required by HUD for annual funding under the guidelines of a CDBG entitlement city. The Annual Action Plan identifies how the City plans to use CDBG funds during the next fiscal year to meet the goals and objectives approved in the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The City of Peoria anticipates receiving approximately $840,000 CDBG and $230,000 HOME Program funds for Federal Fiscal Year 2020-2021. These funds are directed to the assistance of low and moderate income persons, primarily for City of Peoria residents. The City encourages the public to provide input on desired programs and activities for the use of these funds. The current Annual Action Plan will be published for a 30-day comment period. During the comment period, a copy of the Annual Action Plan will be on the City’s website at www.peoriaaz.gov and 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 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, Feb. 20, 27 2020 / 28521

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is given pursuant to ARS §9-462.04, ARS §9461.09(A) and the City Code of Peoria, Arizona, that the Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Peoria will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at the Peoria City Council Chambers, 8401 W. Monroe Street, Peoria Arizona 85345. Further information related to these requests or the Public Hearings may be obtained from the Planning Division of the Planning & Community Development Department, 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, Arizona 85345, or by calling the Planning Division at 623-773-7200.

Agenda items: GPA 20-01 Peoria Commons A request to amend the existing General Plan land use designation on approximately 10.71 acres from Commercial to Urban Residential (12+ dwelling units per acre). The property is located south of the southwest corner of 91st Avenue and Olive Avenue, and can be identified as Assessor’s Parcel numbers 142-55-698A and 142-55-699A. The scheduled City Council Hearing will be held on April 21, 2020 beginning at 7:00 p.m. for case GPA20-01. GPA 1905 Arrowhead RV and Boat Storage A request to amend the General Plan Land Use Map for approximately 19.6 acres from Traditional Residential (2.5 du/ac, Target 3 du/ac) to the Employment - Industrial land use designation. The site is located at 11150 W. Beardsley Road.

The scheduled City Council Hearing will be held on April 21, 2020 beginning at 7:00 p.m. for case GPA19-05. GPA 2002 PlanPeoriaAz Implementation Plan Update A city-initiated minor amendment to PlanPeoriaAZ General Plan to update Section 8.7 Implementation Program within Chapter 8: Implementation.

This request consists of adding “Implementation Actions” to further identify and define key tasks to be undertaken by the City in order to achieve the stated vision, goals and policies within the PlanPeoriaAz General Plan. The requested changes are in keeping with on-going preparations for submitting the PlanPeoriaAZ General Plan for voter ratification in the fall of 2020. The scheduled City Council Hearing will be held on April 21, 2020 beginning at 7:00 p.m. for case GPA20-02. GPA 20-03 PlanPeoriaAz Future Land Use Map Update A city-initiated minor amendment to PlanPeoriaAZ to modify Figure 2, 2040 Future Land Use Map within Chapter 3: Smart Growth. This request consists of proposing minor adjustments to the Land Use Map to better reflect appropriate future designations in limited, specific areas within the City. These requested changes reflect the conclusion of on-going stakeholder dialog during the 20182019 comprehensive update process and are in keeping with on-going preparations for submitting the PlanPeoriaAZ General Plan for voter ratification in the fall of 2020. The scheduled City Council Hearing will be held on April 21, 2020 beginning at 7:00 p.m. for case GPA2003. Published: Peoria Times, Feb. 27, 2020 / 28xxx

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