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Candidates must file soon BY TOM SCANLON

Peoria Times Managing Editor

YOUTH.......... 26 County sends COVID-19 letter to parents

Filing season is almost here. For many, those two words mean it’s time to pay local, state and federal taxes. For the incumbents and challengers who set those taxes, as well as other laws and regulations, “filing season” is slightly different. For the August primary elections, the candidate filing period is March 9 through April 6. While it might not match the madness of college basketball, March is hectic for many candidates, as the clock is ticking down. Before filing with the city, county or state (depending on the position), candi-

dates must collect signatures of support. The number of signatures varies, based on the number of voters in each jurisdiction. Prior to collecting signatures, candidates must file a “Candidate Statement of Interest” form. The one-page forms that ask for the candidate’s name, position desired, address and phone number are available from the clerk of each city, who collects the signed forms. March is a big month in Arizona, from school boards and city councils on up to the highest office in the land. The Democratic presidential preference vote is March 17. Local candidates are more SEE ELECTION PAGE 2

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Rick Gray filed a statement of interest to defend his District 21 seat. Several others have submitted interest statements. (Peoria Times file photos)

Mask shortage in WV stores BY TOM SCANLON

Peoria Times Managing Editor

SPORTS......... 15 Peoria High basketball falls in title game thriller

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Around the West Valley, shelves that would normally have masks are empty. (Peoria Times photo by Emma Richburg)

Though health officials insist they are not needed, masks are flying off shelves. Up and down the West Valley, it is almost impossible to buy the kind of masks seen in China and other parts of the world hit by COVID-19. “There are no masks in a 10-mile radius,” said one drugstore worker, who asked not to be identified. “We sell out in one day after we get them because everyone is scared of the new virus.” Peoria Times contacted Walmart, CVS and Walgreens stores in Goodyear, Glendale and Peoria. None had masks in stock. In the first-aid sections, there are wide

gaps of empty shelving where the masks would normally be. This, despite instruction from the World Health Organization’s website, “If you are healthy, you only need to wear a mask if you are taking care of a person with suspected 2019-nCoV infection. “Wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing.” However, with news of the coronavirus spreading from China to Italy, Iran and elsewhere, and expectations it will eventually spread to the United States, it has not stopped people from stockpiling masks. Peoria Times emailed Walmart, CVS and Walgreens about the mask shortages. “We are working with our suppliers to SEE MASK PAGE 3

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concerned with the Aug. 4 primary election and the Nov. 3 general election. Dozens of state and federal representatives will be elected. Federal representatives In the U.S. Senate race receiving a great deal of attention, incumbent Martha McSally and challenger Mark Kelly— both who have already spent millions in advertising—have filed statements of interest. So have 20 other would-be senators. U.S. House of Representative races are on in Districts 1 through 9. West Valley voters will vote in District 3, where incumbent Raul Grijalva and eight others have so far filed statements of interest; District 7, where incumbent Ruben Gallego and 10 others have submitted interest statements; and District 8, where incumbent Debbie Lesko and six potential challengers have filed statements of interest. State representatives For those interested in running for state offices, the secretary of state office hosts two “Candidate Filing Workshops” this week, at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, and

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10 a.m. Friday, March 6. Both are at the state Supreme Court (1501 W. Washington Street, Phoenix) and require registration. To register or for more information, visit azsos.gov/elections/elections-calendar-upcoming-events. West Valley voters will choose their representatives in the state Senate and House of Representatives. Paul Boyer, William Barron and Ervin Douglas filed interest statements for the District 20 senator seat Boyer occupies. Five have filed interest statements for the two District 20 House of Representative seats, including incumbents Anthony Kern and Shawnn Bolick. In District 21, incumbents Kevin Payne and Tony Rivero and six others have submitted interest statements for the two House seats. Incumbent Rick Gray and two others submitted statements of interest for District 21 Senate seat Gray currently holds.

of the six Peoria City Council seats will be on the ballot in 2020: • The Mesquite District seat, where the incumbent is Bridget Binsbacher. • The Ironwood District seat, occupied by William (Bill) Patena. • The Willow District seat, currently taken by Jon Edwards. To make it to the ballot, candidates must collect signatures of support. The Ironwood District position requires 342 signatures. The Mesquite District position requires 389. In the Willow District, candidates must collect 324 signatures. Binsbacher, Patena and Edwards have submitted statement of interest forms, according to Rhonda Geriminsky, the Peoria city clerk. The only challenger to file a statement of interest form as of Monday morning: David Sandoval, in the Ironwood District. The number of signatures required to make the ballot, by district: Mesquite,

City On the city level, council member races are set in almost every West Valley city including Peoria, where three

Peoria City Council considers land purchase

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BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF It looks like the city of Peoria is looking to buy some land near city hall. At a private “executive session” that preceded the Tuesday, March 3, Peoria City Council meeting, council and city staff were to discuss the following: “Discussion with legal counsel for legal advice to consider its position and instruct its staff and attorneys regarding the public body’s position regarding potential purchase of real property near 83rd Avenue/Monroe/ Cotton Crossing for future 83rd (Avenue) realignment, and negotiations and contracts.” During the regular, open-to-the-public council meeting, council was to consider granting liquor licenses to Koi Poke and Dong Que restaurants. Council was expected to approve $2 million to Via Sun Corporation for “micro seal” work (which is believed to extend the life of pavement) around the city, including: 94th Drive from Plaza Del Rio Boulevard to Thunderbird Road; Plaza Del Rio Boulevard from 94th Drive to Thunderbird Road; 93rd Avenue from south end of roadway to Thunderbird Road; 75th Avenue from Paradise Lane to Bell Road; Olive Avenue from 75th Avenue Road

389; Ironwood, 342; Willow, 324. To obtain a candidate packet or for more information, email cityclerk2@ peoriaaz.gov or call 623-773-7340. School boards In November, 161 school governing board seats will be elected in Maricopa County. About a quarter of those school board seats up for election are in the West Valley. The school board candidate filing period for the Nov. 3 election is from June 6 to July 6, as there are no school board primaries. Among the districts with board seats open: Glendale Elementary; Litchfield Elementary; Pendergast Elementary; Peoria Unified; and Washington Elementary. All will have three seats on the ballot. For a list of candidate training dates, statements of interest and more regarding school board positions, visit schoolsup.org/governing-board-elections.

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School district staff and community members gathered at the Peoria Unified School District on Feb. 26 to discuss financial options and prepare to advise the governing board on a potentially impactful decision. “For those of you who weren’t able to make it to the last meeting, we’re here to gather information and discuss, and then make a recommendation to the board,” PUSD Chief Financial Officer Michelle Myers said to the group of 11 that held its first meeting on Feb. 12. The 11 members of the PUSD Citizens’ Advisory Committee will meet about twice a month before submitting a proposal to the PUSD governing board

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meet customer demand for masks,” said Joe Goode, a spokesman for CVS. “This demand may cause temporary shortages at some store locations and we re-supply those stores as quickly as possible.” As of Monday, Walmart and Walgreens had not responded to the emails. The shortage in the West Valley reflects a national trend. The surgeon general on Saturday took to Twitter. “Seriously people - STOP BUYING MASKS!” tweeted Jerome M. Adams, the surgeon general. “They are NOT effective in preventing general public from catching #Coronavirus but if health care providers can’t get them to care for sick patients, it puts them and our communities at risk.” The message was reiterated by Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We need to make sure those N95 masks are available for the doctors and nurses that are going to be taking care of individuals that have this (COVID-19) illness,” he said during a House Foreign Affairs hearing Feb. 27. “...there is no role for these masks in the community.” Emma Richburg contributed to this story.

to call for a bond or override election Nov. 3. If the committee does recommend such action, it would recommend an amount of money or percentage to correspond with each potential vote. In November, voters turned down a $33.7 million override by a mere 133 votes after several vote counts. According to the PUSD website, the loss in the vote could have a major financial impact on the district’s schools. “Without an override in place, the district would lose more than $26 million a year in funds to support people and programs. “All staff would see a compensation decrease, the district could no longer maintain health care professionals and assistant principals on all campuses, putting the district in a safety deficit. In addition, class sizes would increase and the ability to offer programs such as arts, music, physical education and gifted education programs would be threatened.”

PUSD still has two years remaining on a seven-year override implemented in 2015, but the finances would phase out if the override is not renewed or replaced. Managing directors of Stifel Financial’s Phoenix branch gave a presentation to the committee on details of the district’s finances. The presentation projects PUSD still owes $207.8 million of outstanding principal for the 2020 fiscal year. Payments for this principle are ongoing, decreasing gradually from $30.3 million to $14.9 million by 2026, and staying at that annual cost until 2036. While the committee has yet to make an official recommendation, a bond or override being put into place would allow the district a bit more financial flexibility. “We do have bonding capacity, so we still do have opportunities,” Myers said. For more information about Citizens’ Advisory Committee or to find a meeting schedule, visit peoriaunified.org.

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Blood drive BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Every month, it takes about 1,250 blood donors to save the lives of kids in Arizona’s two largest children’s hospitals. Blood donors save kids like 5-yearold Nathan, who has required more than 80 blood transfusions. The Casa Grande toddler was born with a rare disorder that causes his red blood cells to rapidly break apart. Every month, he relies on the generosity of strangers to donate lifesaving blood—a need that is expected to continue the rest of his life. “To all the donors out there, I would like to say that you have gone above and beyond to save my son’s life and the lives of others,” expressed his mother, April. “Without blood transfusions, I would have lost my little boy.” To make an appointment to transform lives by donating blood, call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825) or visit Vitalant. org (enter your city or ZIP code). West Valley donor centers are open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday. West Valley locations: 18583 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale; 14270 W. Indian School Road, Goodyear; and 5757 N. Black Canyon Highway (Bethany Home and I-17), Phoenix. Additionally, there are various blood drives around the West Valley this month: Avondale • 7:45 - 11:45 a.m. and 1:15 - 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, Universal Technical Institute, 10695 W. Pierce Street.

• 7:45 - 11:45 a.m. and 1:15 - 5:15 p.m. Thursday, March 5, Universal Technical Institute, 10695 W. Pierce Street. • 8 a.m. - noon Tuesday, March 10, Maricopa County Justice Courts, 10420 W. Van Buren Street. • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday, March 23, Larry H Miller Volkswagen, 10205 W. Papago Freeway. Buckeye • 8 a.m. - noon Saturday, March 7, Sun City Festival, 26501 W. Desert Vista Boulevard. • 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday, March 15, Grace Fellowship Church, 1300 S. Miller Road. • 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Monday, March 23, Leaf Verde RV Resort, 1500 S. Apache Road. Litchfield Park • 8 a.m. - noon Saturday, March 7, St. Peter Episcopal Church, 400 S. Old Litchfield Road. Tolleson • 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 27, Sigler Wholesale Distributors, 9702 W. Tonto Street. The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be on display on the Great Lawn outside State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Drive. After an opening ceremony at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 5, the replica will be on display through 3 p.m. Sunday, March 8. Admission and parking are free. The exhibit honors the more than 3 million Americans who served in the Vietnam War and bears the names of the more than 58,000 men and women who died in service.

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Maricopa County implementing election voting changes BY FARAH ELTOHAMY Cronkite News

Maricopa County will implement new voting equipment and procedures in all polling locations in time for the Democratic presidential preference vote March 17, the Aug. 4 primary election and the Nov. 3 general election. The new equipment—ballot tabulators and accessibility improvements— cost about $6.1 million in total and will replace equipment in use since 1996, according to Erika Flores, deputy director of communications for elections

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in Maricopa County. The county also is dropping arrows in favor of ovals for voters to fill in next to candidate names and ballot questions. Maricopa Elections Communications Director Megan Gilbertson said the county leased the new equipment last summer, and Senate Bill 1135 modernized Arizona’s election law and allows elections to use the new electronic adjudication feature. SB 1135 took effect Feb. 3 with the signature of Gov. Doug Ducey. It was proposed as an emergency measure, which shortened the process to three weeks from its introduction in the Senate to its signing. Although the law applies to all 15 Arizona counties, officials said, only Maricopa County has the money and technology for the equipment upgrades utilized in the feature. State Sen. Martin Quezada, D-Glendale, who sat in the committee SB 1135 originally was assigned to, said the bill

was drafted quickly to have everything ready before next month’s Democratic presidential preference vote. Under the Legislature’s normal timeline, the measure wouldn’t have gone in effect until August, he said.

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Upgraded equipment One of the main upgrades is to the ballot tabulators, which Flores said will count 6,000 to 8,000 ballots an hour, compared with the old tabulators, which processed 3,000 an hour. Under the changes, central tabulators will be set up at the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center, and each polling location will have one precinct tabulator. Currently, Maricopa County has 553 precinct tabulators in possession—and expects to have one at each of the 229 polling locations for the presidential preference election. The number will vary depending on how many polling locations there will be for the August primary and November general elections, according to Gilbertson. If a precinct tabulator can’t read a ballot, it will be sent to the central tabulators for electronic adjudication. Officials said the new process will take one minute instead of 12.

1135 is the introduction of a ballot duplication board, which Flores said will consist of one Republican and one Democrat, both appointed by the County Board of Supervisors or an officer in charge of elections. If the voter has clearly indicated his or her intent to vote on a particular race or ballot measure, damaged or defective ballots that can’t be read by a tabulation machine must be duplicated by the board and counted in place of the damaged ballot. “If you circled something,” Flores said, “or you put your signature next to something you wanted to vote for, it’s going to appear like you didn’t vote for that area for that candidate or that contest. So the bipartisan board will then review it and see, ‘OK, you circled it, so you did mean to vote for that.’” Also, ballots have had a slight makeover—voters now will fill in ovals instead of arrows. Although the change seems minor, Flores said it’ll be easier for voters because ovals commonly are used in surveys and standardized academic tests. “If you’re able to fill in the ovals, then we won’t have as many issues with any of the ballots not being able to be read,” Flores said. “Those will go quickly and be counted faster with the tabulation equipment that we have.”

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Legislature takes steps to double state’s gas tax BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

State lawmakers took the first steps last week to what could be a doubling of the state’s gasoline tax. HB 2899, approved by the House Transportation Committee on a 6-0 vote, would add six cents to the current 18 cents a gallon effective on July 1. This would go up an additional six cents every year until it hits 36 cents on July 1, 2023. Potentially more significant, the measure being pushed by Rep. Noel Campbell, R-Prescott, is crafted so the levy would increase annually starting July 1, 2024, to match inflation. It precludes the need for future legislators to have to deal with the politically sensitive issue of voting for a tax hike. Rep. Bob Thorpe, R-Flagstaff, said it’s how Arizona got to the point it is now, with the increasing road construction and available revenues since the current tax has not been increased since 1991. “We haven’t had members with the back-

bone to adjust this,’’ he said. But it’s the inflation adjustment giving heartburn to the Arizona Petroleum Marketing Association, which represents gasoline dealers. Lobbyist Mike Williams told lawmakers if the 1991 legislation had an inflation index, Arizona now would have the highest gasoline tax in the Western states. Campbell is not limiting his plans to raise revenues to hit up only drivers of gas-driven vehicles. It also addresses diesel fuel. Potentially more significant, HB 2899 imposes new taxes on hybrids and all-electric vehicles on the basis they, too, use the roads but, from Campbell’s perspective, don’t pay their fair share of construction and maintenance costs. The move comes even as Gov. Doug Ducey has consistently said he does not believe the state needs additional gasoline taxes. Campbell is counting on a rising public sentiment for better roads to not just get him the two-thirds margin he constitutionally needs in the Republican-controlled House

and Senate for a tax hike but to convince the governor there is broad support for the plan. He even got House Speaker Rusty Bowers, R-Mesa, to testify in favor. And Tony Bradley, president of the Arizona Truckers Association, whose members will pick up a big share of the additional cost, added his voice. He figured the delays for truckers due to traffic congestion currently are costing more than $800 million a year. By contrast, Bradley estimated, the legislation would raise an additional $640 million a year with the higher fuel taxes on everyone. “This bill would save us by paying more,’’ he said. “And we’re willing to pay more.’’ But gubernatorial press aide Patrick Ptak said after hearing - Ducey’s views remain unmoved. One sweetener Campbell built in to encourage support is kind of a reverse voter veto. It would require the state transportation board to come up with a plan to use the new revenues and have it updated

every five years to show progress actually happens. This report would go to legislative leaders and committees to review. And Campbell said if they were dissatisfied with how the money is being spent they could put a measure on the ballot recommending voters rescind the additional taxes. Campbell said he’s not worried. “We know we’re going to meet them because we’ve had testimony upon testimony of the areas that need improvement, the projects that need to be done,’’ he said. “We know what needs to be done in this state,’’ Campbell said. “What we lack is the political will to do it.’’ The proposed new taxes on electric vehicles drew opposition from Tesla. Lobbyist Meghaen Dell’Artino said her client is not opposed to Tesla owners paying their fair share in taxes. But she believes the formula for the levy, based on the electricity used, means they would be paying more than the owners of gasoline-powered vehicles.

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Going 10 mph faster than the limit? Bill would cut fine to $15 BY HOWARD FISCHER Capitol Media Services

Do you see the posted speed limits as more of a suggestion and think it’s OK to go a bit faster? Some state lawmakers agree and are moving to effectively make it the law in Arizona. The state Senate on Feb. 26 gave preliminary approval to legislation to eliminate the possibility you could be arrested if you drive faster than 85 miles per hour. Instead, it says criminal penalties can be imposed only on someone driving at least 20 miles over the posted speed. And it means no chance of arrest for someone doing 95 out on rural interstates with a 75 mph limit. Potentially more significant, SB 1669 would wipe out civil traffic fines for those who are doing only 10 miles over the posted limit on highways and open roads. Put simply, a police officer pulling someone over doing 75 where the limit is 65 could not charge someone with speeding. Instead, the offense would be “the waste of a finite resource,’’ presumably gasoline. And the maximum fine could be no more than $15.

There also would be no real reason to fight it: The legislation would preclude the Department of Transportation from reporting the violation to a motorist’s insurance company. So there’s no danger the speeding motorist could have his or her premiums increased. This same rule would apply to roads posted at 75: Drivers could do up to 85 and risk no more than that $15 fine. Sen. David Gowan, R-Sierra Vista, said there is precedent for what he wants to do. It goes back to the 1970s and the Arab oil embargo when the federal government told states they had to set maximum speed limits at no more than 55 or lose federal aid. Arizona complied. In 1980, however, Jim Hartdegen, then a Republican representative from Casa Grande, discovered a loophole. The state would keep those double-nickel speed limit signs. But anyone going up to 10 miles over could be cited only under the “finite resource’’ section. This effectively restored 65 mph as the maximum speed limit on state highways. The federal law is now gone and Arizo-

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na now has roads posted up to 75 mph. So Gowan said he simply wants to update the state’s traffic laws. Sen. Lupe Contreras, D-Avondale, doesn’t think this is a good idea. “I just don’t see raising the ceiling as to how much further you can push the limit,’’ he said.

“It’s a slippery slope to giving the people behind the wheel that ‘get-out-of-jail-free’ card to go that much faster,’’ Contreras said. “It just makes the roads that much more dangerous.’’ The measure needs a final Senate rollcall vote before going to the House.

Lesko introduces legislation to honor fallen Navy SEAL

Rep. Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) last week introduced H.R. 6016, legislation to designate the U.S. Postal Service facility at 14955 W. Bell Road, Surprise, as the “Marc Lee Memorial Post Office Building.” In 2006, Marc Alan Lee, a U.S. Navy SEAL, was killed in action in Iraq. He was the first SEAL to lose his life in Operation Iraqi Freedom during a firefight while on patrol in Ramadi. He protected his fellow team by exposing himself to enemy fire. His brave actions saved the lives of many. His mother, Debbie Lee of Surprise,

founded America’s Mighty Warriors, a nonprofit supporting our troops and families of the fallen, in his honor. Cosponsors of the bill include: Rep. Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01), Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick (AZ-02), Raul Grijalva (AZ-03), Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ-04), Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Rep. David Schweikert (AZ-06), Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) and Rep. Greg Stanton (AZ-09). “Marc Lee was a true American hero whose actions saved the lives of his fellow SEALs,” Lesko said.

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Regular trip to Florida brings mostly heartbreak BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ West Valley View Columnist

Every few weeks, I board the airplane in Phoenix and fly east to Florida. There is no joy in the journey, a trip to vacation land that feels like anything but vacation. I’m headed back to the house where I grew up to visit my father, years old but going on what feels like so many more years. Mostly I go to take inventory. How much worse has he gotten? How much more of him has seeped away with each passing month? It has been 27 months since my mother passed away. My father, married to her for more than 53 years, seemed a sure bet to follow her immediately. Instead, he has survived, somewhat improbably. A few weeks after my father lost his wife,

he agreed to go to the doctor – a neurologist – to see why his hand and tongue had begun to tremble. This was when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. I am not in the business of ranking horrors, comparing one form of human suffering to another, but I can say this much about what my father is going through: Being robbed of your life a little bit at time, dying a little bit more every day, looks worse to me than, say, taking a bullet to the brain or keeling over dead of a sudden heart attack. When the One Great Scorekeeper decides it’s time to make a final slash mark and total up my days, my prayer is he does so decisively.

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I am not afraid of death. But I am afraid of dying. Never one for doctors, my father also has proven not to be one for any help at all. He says his medication makes him groggy, so he skips it. My younger brother and nephew have moved into the old house to help with his care, but he says he doesn’t need the help. He doesn’t want visits from a nurse, doesn’t want a home health aide, doesn’t want to do anything except watch old westerns on TV. For the better part of a year, I fought this, tried everything I could think of to help him get over his depression and rejoin the living. I’ll confess I feel fresh out of ideas. Finally, my brother and I chipped in and bought him a remote-control recliner that does everything except function as a hovercraft. At least the man can watch “Gunsmoke” and “Bonanza” and “The Virginian” and “Have Gun Will Travel” in style. For two years, it has been the subject of our phone calls: What are you watching

on TV? Mostly he claims not to remember and then turns my attention to his other passion in life: Filing his taxes. It’s where I will be as you read this: In the old house in Florida poring over whatever bank statements my dad has stacked beside the microwave on the kitchen counter. It’s where the “important mail” goes now. Not a rich man, my father’s stack won’t be high, but it will be complete; he also doesn’t like throwing things away. Maybe we’ll order a pizza. Maybe if we’re lucky, we’ll find the episode of “Bonanza” where Joe puts Hoss on a strict diet, so he can win the big flapjack eating contest. It’s one of my dad’s favorite reruns. He still laughs every now and again and he still smiles when I show up at his front door. I never imagined any of this, least of all my father giving a shaky hug to a guy bearing a stack of 1040 tax forms. But hey, I guess it’s how life goes. It’s what happens when you’re busy making other plans. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com

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Peoria McDonald’s at 24710 N Lake Pleasant Parkway has reopened. Sounds not only high-tech, but somewhat upscale, according to a press release: “The Peoria restaurant combines technology upgrade features with enhanced convenience offering appbased mobile ordering and new parking spots for curbside pickup. A digital self-order kiosk and Bluetooth table locators for dine-in table service, indoor and outdoor digital menu boards and free Wi-Fi. kiosks empower guests to browse the menu, find new options and tailor their meal just the way they want.”

It’s quite a new approach: customers can place orders in advance and skip the front counter to have food brought right to the table, said Sam Thiara, Peoria McDonald’s owner/operator. “It’s a new way to enjoy our food, and for added convenience, we have an app and McDelivery which allow

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Top football players attend All-America Camp BY ERIC NEWMAN

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Around 150 high school football players, recognized as some of the most talented in the state, flocked to the Williams Field High School football field in Gilbert on Feb. 23 to compete in a regional stop of the Under Armour All-America Camp Series. The football skills camp, presented by the athletic wear brand, allowed players a chance to display their own skills to college coaches and recruiters. The Arizona camp was one stop on an eight-part tour ending in May in Baltimore. Athletes took part in tests of measurables such as a 40-yard dash time, standing leap and more before skillbased drills and one-on-one competition in their respective positions at the end. Before the event even started, though, the players in attendance appreciated the invite as a recognition of their production in the fall and acknowledgment of their chances as a potential college football player. “I was pretty excited because it was the first time I got invited to something big like this. You feel like you’re getting noticed a little bit,” said Centennial junior offensive line-

man Oscar Abundis. “I just feel like it means you’ve done something good in the season, and they’re showing you some love because of it,” added Deer Valley sophomore running back Ashton Hill. Unlike the kids from schools like Centennial or others who made deep playoff runs in 2019, Hill was the one player from his team who received an invitation and attended the camp. So was junior linebacker Quinlan Popham from Estrella Foothills. While it was an individual event, Popham believed a good show of skills and athleticism would not only benefit himself but his teammates as well. “If I can do well out here, maybe it gets my school a little more recognition, maybe have people looking out there a little bit more and then both me and the rest of my team get a chance to be seen by college coaches,” he said. The atmosphere on a sunny, mild Sunday was jovial, with many of the kids talking football and appreciating displays of skill from their fellow players. But, when drills went from skill development to competition, the intensity ramped up. Quarterbacks threw to receivers and running backs, who tried to evade de-

fensive backs, all trying to show off their skills to the coaches and make a great first impression. Offensive linemen like Gavin Broscious, a Desert Edge sophomore, had a chance to go one-on-one with defensive linemen. “One-on-ones are the one real special thing linemen get to do. So having the chance to do a bunch of those is really good if you can do well, so it helps us a lot,” he said.

And while not everybody could walk away with college offers or the knowledge they had dominated in drills, the experience was one of learning to be used in future high school football seasons moving forward. “There are so many good players out here. Everyone’s competitive and trying to beat each other,” Broscious said, “but mostly it’s fun and you can learn a lot.”

Ironwood Eagles soar to a state championship win BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF Flying high, the Ironwood High Eagles bring home a state championship to Glendale. In the school’s first final appearance, Ironwood took down favored Millennium 78-70 in Monday night’s 5A championship game. Playing near-flawless ball at Arizona State’s Desert Financial Arena, Ironwood led 42-33 at the half, then fought off the star-studded Goodyear team in the second half.

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Peoria Panthers come up short in basketball title game

BY ERIC NEWMAN

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The Peoria Panthers fell just short of a state title Saturday, Feb. 29, losing 54-48 in overtime to Tucson Salpointe Catholic in the 2020 AIA Boys’ Basketball 4A State Championship final. The Panthers and Lancers – No. 1 and 2, respectively, in the seedings – battled neck-and-neck for four quarters, including three buzzer-beating jumpers in the first three periods by Salpointe senior Evan Nelson, Peoria senior Isaac Monroe and Peoria junior Kevin Kogbara. Peoria took a two-point lead into the fourth quarter but scored just eight points in as many minutes. “We were a little stagnant on the offensive end, and sometimes we went away from our team ball,” said Peoria coach Patrick Battillo. Salpointe took a late lead, but with 30 seconds remaining, it was Peoria’s ball. The Panthers dribbled up the floor slowly and missed a shot to tie. Neither

The Peoria High boys basketball team received the 4A runner-up trophy after a tough, overtime loss in the 4A title game Saturday, Feb. 29. (Peoria Times photo by Eric Newman)

team could secure the rebound for several seconds until Kogbara came out of the scrum with the ball and hit a layup with 3.6 seconds left for a 48-48 tie and overtime. Peoria had a few open shots in the overtime period but failed to score. Salpointe needed just six points to secure the victory, hitting free throws the Panthers gave them in desperation to

stop the clock. The loss is a bittersweet end to the season for the Panthers, who finish 26-4. The Panthers had not lost a non-conference tournament game against Ironwood – which was set to play in the 5A championship game on March 2 – in December. Battillo took over as coach on an interim basis after Will Roberts took a leave from the program for person-

al reasons. The Panthers were still the No. 1 seed in the tournament and exceeded expectations to reach the title game, with an insurgence of young talent in the preseason added to the veteran leaders. “Being able to come to this arena and make it to his game, I wish we could have closed it out for them, but I’m very proud of their efforts this year,” Battillo said. The Panthers will graduate several talented seniors at the conclusion of the school year, including Monroe, who led the team with nearly 18 points per game this season, and starter Deandre Petty. However, they will still have other skilled players on the roster, including freshman Andrew Camacho and Kogbara, who scored 14 and 12 points respectively in the final. Battillo believes Peoria, with its talent and the state title game experience now under its belt, is in a good spot to make another run at the championship in 2021. “We’ll be right back at it for next year.”

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Lasers, music and backlights will transform the indoor trampoline park into a jumping dance club from 8 to 11 p.m. at Sky Zone Peoria, 9040 W. Larkspur Drive, Suite 134. The park has trampoline dodgeball, a foam pit, a warrior course and more. Tickets are $20. All ages are welcome. Participants must wear an all-white or neon-color shirt. Shirts will be available for $5. For information, call 623-979-4000.

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Friday

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Play a game of Scrabble at 12:30 p.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. This Scrabble group meets weekly and welcomes new participants. Free. For information, call 623-773-7436.

Pinochle

Play a game of Pinochle at 1 p.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Attendance is free. For information, call 623-773-7436.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Peoria Planning and Zoning Commission meets the first and third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 8401 W. Monroe Street. Free. For information, call 623-773-7340.

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.

HOA Academy

Peoria’s Community Assistance division provides information and assistance to residents who live in traditional and a homeowners association and will offer its annual HOA Academy from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with topics including sources of HOA law, national case law update, HOA contracts and more. Cost is $20. For location and information, call 623-773-5140.

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Play a game of bingo at 12:30 p.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Individual bingo cards cost 25 cents and 50 cents for coverall. For information, call 623-773-7436.

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 623-815-7930.

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.

Saturday

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.

Enjoy a film screening of “Mirror Mirror” from 2 to 4 p.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. Free. For information, call 623-773-7555.

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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 is on toning muscles and building overall strength. The class is comparable to the Fit After 50 exercise program and takes place at 9:30 a.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Attendance is $1.50 for nonmembers. For information, call 623-773-7436.

Purposeful Play Group

Children can practice socialization, participate in creative play and stimulate brain development with a fun, free play group from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at the Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. Free. For information, call 623773-7555.

Games through the Decades

Play board games from the decades the library has lived through from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Each month spotlights a different game.This month’s game is Scrabble. Free. For information, call 623-773-8650.

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8 Early Bird Jump

The early bird gets the work from 10 a.m. to noon at Sky Zone Peoria, 9040 W. Larkspur Drive, Suite 134. Tickets are only $10 for two hours of jump time. This premier indoor trampoline park has trampoline dodgeball, a foam pit, a warrior course and more. For information, call 623-979-4000.

Distillery Tour

Bring family and friends to see a craft distillery in action. Lucidi Distilling Co. tours are available at 1 p.m. Sundays. Pricing starts at just $14 per person and includes a generous sampling of three kinds of spirits and a custom-made signature cocktail. The distillery is located in Historic Fire Station No. 1, 8307 W. Washington Street. To book a party and learn more, call 623299-8779.

Knit and Purl (Ages 16+)

Make friends as you knit, crochet or quilt from 1 to 3 p.m. at Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. Free. For information, call 623-773-7555.

Monday

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Enjoy a film screening of “The Wizard of Oz” from 1 to 3 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Free. For information, call 623-773-8650.

Tuesday

Tai Chi Essentials

Learn Tai Chi from 9 to 9:50 a.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Attendance is $1.50. For information, call 623-773-7436.

Board of Adjustment

The City of Peoria Board of Adjustment meets at 5:30 p.m. second Tuesdays in the City Council Chambers, 8401 W. Monroe Street. Free.

Open Play

Children of all ages can jump around and play from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Jumper’s Jungle Family Fun Center at 9299 W. Olive Avenue, Suite 406.The center is complete with bouncy houses, super slides, inflatable obstacles and more. Cost is $7 to $10. For information, call 623-322-4100.

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Arizona Riders private horseback riding lessons are available from 5 to 8 p.m. for all levels of experience from children ages 3 and older to adults. Arizona Rid-

This creative group meets weekly to share ideas and work on a variety of craft projects at 9 a.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Free. For information, call 623-773-7436.

Zumba

Instructor Akua Jitahadi will lead a Zumba class at 8 a.m. Tuesdays and 9 a.m. Thursdays at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Attendance is $1.50 for nonmembers. For information, call 623-773-7436.

Toddler Time: Step Up from Baby Steps

Toddler Time embraces the energy of toddlers with entertaining songs, dances, crafts and stories from 9:30 to 10 a.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Free. For information, call 623-773-8650.

Olive Avenue, Suite 406, for $5. The center is complete with bouncy houses, super slides, inflatable obstacles and more. For information, call 623-322-4100.

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Baby Time

Join friends for a game of shuffleboard from 5 to 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 62, 9847 W. Desert Cove Avenue. For information, call 623-972-8372.

Great Beginnings Book Club

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.

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. Start the day off well discussing great books with others from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe Street. Free. For information and the month’s book title, call 623-773-7555.

Teddy Bear Storytime

Children ages 2 to 6 are invited to a late-evening storytime event from 6:30 to 7 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Pajamas and teddy bears are optional. Free. For information, call 623-773-8650.

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Westside Stitchers

Join others in a variety of needlecraft projects including knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery and beading at 12:30 p.m. at Peoria Community Center, 8335 W. Jefferson Street. Free. For information, call 623-773-7436.

Free Ice Skating Lessons

AZ Ice Peoria offers one skating class for free every Wednesday at 5:45 p.m. at 15829 N. 83rd Avenue. The intro class is available for children and adults of all ages. After the class, an evaluator will provide a class recommendation.To register, email bridgetk@azice.com.

Card and Board Game Afternoon (Ages 18+)

Come play fan favorite games like Phase 10, UNO, Old Maid, Hearts and Rummikub with other adults from 2 to 3 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Free. For information, call 623-773-8650.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Technology Classes

Learn to download apps, take and transfer photos, use mobile websites and more in these technology classes from 2 to 3 p.m. at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Avenue. Today’s class focuses on e-books for Kindle and other e-book readers. Registration is required. Free. For information, call 623-773-8650.

In Search of Wildflowers Hike

Join rangers on a hike of four miles along the Pipeline Canyon Trail from 9 to 11:30 a.m. After entering Lake Pleasant Regional Park, take Lake Pleasant Access Road to Pipeline Canyon Trails. Follow the “Hike” signs from the main park entrance. Bring plenty of water and meet at the S. Pipeline Canyon Trailhead. Included with the park entrance fee of $2 to $7. For information, call 602-506-9556.

Edible and Useful Desert Plants

Learn about the many edible desert plants and their medicinal and historical uses 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 928-501-1714.

‘Chicago the Musical’

Enjoy dinner and a performance of “Chicago the Musical” at the Arizona Broadway Theater, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, at 5:30 p.m. This musical is set amidst the decade of the roaring twenties, when housewife and wannabe nightclub dancer Roxie murders her lover. Cost is $46.20 to $114.99. For information, call 623-776-8400.

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have just signed the lease on Cantina Gueros in North Peoria. It will be a mix of old school Mexican and Modern Dishes to appeal to anyone with a craving for Mexican food! We look forward to continuing to grow and add more jobs to the local economy. Once these three locations are open, we will employ over 350 people, something we are very proud of. We absolutely love contributing to our society and our communities. We hope you all will continue to shop local and support our restaurants as well as all locally owned business here in our great city of Peoria!

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Calendar of Events Government Affairs Committee Meeting 4-5 p.m. March 2, WeMAR (now WeSERV) Association of Realtors 9001 W. Union Hills Drive, Peoria, AZ 85382. Networking Breakfast 7:30 - 9 a.m. March 3, Montecito Senior Living 17271 N. 87th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85382 . Biz Sips 5:30 - 7 p.m. March 4, Bubba’s 33 16100 N. Arrowhead Fountains Center Drive, Peoria AZ 85382. New Member Orientation 8:30- 10 a.m. March 4, Arrowhead Towne Center Community Room 7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, Glendale, AZ 85308. Coffee is for Closers 7 - 8 a.m. March 5, The Haymaker on Thunderbird 8706 W. Thunderbird Road, P- 83 Peoria, AZ 85382. Women 4 Women Networking Group 8:15- 9:30 a.m. March 6, Arrowhead Valley Retirement Resort 20025 N. 81st Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85382.

Chamber Ambassador Meeting 4:30-5:30 p.m. March 9, The Haymaker on Thunderbird 8706 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria, AZ 85381. Connecting the Chamber & Community 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. March 10, The Haymaker - Peoria 24762 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway, Peoria, AZ 85383. Every Doggie Has Its Daycare Ribbon Cutting Noon - 1 p.m. March 10, Every Doggie Has Its Daycare 19209 N. 83rd Avenue, #106 Peoria, AZ 85382. Percolate Peoria - NEW EVENT 9 - 10:30 a.m. March 10, Peoria Discount Grocery 8150 W. Peoria Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345. Biz Bites 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. March 11, Greek Palace 10006 W. Happy Valley Road, Suite 1201 Peoria, AZ 85383. Health & Wellness Committee Meeting 5 - 6:30 p.m. March 12, The Haymaker 8706 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria, AZ 85381. Hiring our Heroes – Hiring Event 8 a.m. - noon March 14, Rio Vista

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Percolate Peoria - NEW EVENT 9 - 10:30 a.m. March 24, GO AZ Motorcycles 16844 N. Arrowhead Fountains Center Drive, Peoria, AZ 85382. West Valley Growth: Insiders Breakfast - One Event | Six Chambers 7:15 - 9 a.m. March 25, The Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa 9495 W. Coyotes Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85305. Health & Wellness Committee Meeting 5 - 6:30 p.m. March 26, The Haymaker 8706 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria, AZ 85381. Percolate Peoria - NEW EVENT 9 - 10:30 a.m. March 31, Parkway Bank 7581 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria, AZ 85381.

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Restyle Junkie specializes in cabinet refinishing and teaching DIYers BY ALISON STANTON

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On home improvement shows, it is common to see crews demolishing entire sets of kitchen cabinets as part of a remodeling project. But as Rachel Elise Trimble, owner of Restyle Junkie in Glendale knows, it is usually quite possible to refinish and repaint the cabinets, which are often in great shape, rather than destroy them. Trimble, who launched Restyle Junkie in September 2014, is a licensed contractor who specializes in cabinet refinishing throughout the Valley. “I go from Waddell to Queen Creek,” she said, adding she has worked with numerous clients in the West Valley. Trimble will make several appear-

Rachel Elise Trimble will give demonstrations for do-it-yourselfers at this weekend’s Maricopa County Home Show. (Photo courtesy Rachel Eise Trimble)

ances at the Maricopa County Home and Landscape Show, which will take place Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 8 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. She is scheduled to do cabinet painting demonstrations at 3 p.m. each day. Trimble will also conduct demonstrations at the show to teach people how to create instant accent walls with peel and stick wallpaper. “I personally love teaching all things DIY,” she said. From teaching people how to create a beautiful and budget-friendly tablescape to showing how to instantly age wood by creating a homemade stain SEE RESTYLE JUNKIE PAGE 19

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with items most people have on hand, Trimble said she enjoys inspiring doit-yourselfers to take on these projects and more. Finding the Silver Lining After an Injury While Trimble said she has always been creative, she didn’t always have an outlet for it. In fact, it took a catastrophic injury to Trimble’s right ankle for her to find the time to embrace her artistic side. Trimble, who had worked in sales in the construction field, found herself suddenly unable to drive or walk. “I lost my job and I had a ton of time to think. I decided I could paint something, as long as I could be on the floor.” To help pass the time during her recovery, Trimble decided to repaint a bathroom vanity in her home. She posted the results to Facebook, and as she noted, “that’s when it really took off.” A friend of a friend asked Trimble to do the same type of work in her home, and soon she had plenty of people seeking her help in refinishing their cabinets from honey oak and other out of style colors into something more attractive. When Trimble’s ankle healed, instead of going back to the corporate world, she decided to get her contractor license and launch Restyle Junkie. “You just never know what will happen in life with the many twists and turns,” she said. Devoted to Sharing Her Knowledge with Others On her Restyle Junkie website, there is information about Trimble and her cabinet refinishing services, which include any type of cabinet as well as stairwells, and other services like adding crown molding and customizing kitchen islands. What is also immediately apparent are the resources and classes like online webinars and tutorials Trimble offers for DIYers who want to tackle their household projects themselves. The tutorials and classes cover topics like using distressed and glazed finishes with milk paint and gel stain tips and tricks.

come home to a kitchen they can’t stand?” she said. “I just really love connecting with my customers.” For more information about Restyle Junkie, call 623-580-5222 or restylejunkie.com. For more information about the March 6-8 Maricopa County Home and Landscape Show, visit maricopacountyhomeshows.com. General admission for this weekend’s show is $8, with free parking.

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“I think in our world now DIY is so common; many people can get a desirable result if they do it themselves,” she said. As for why Trimble chooses to share her knowledge and skills with others as a DIY instructor, she said it boils down to not wanting to keep information to herself. “Things don’t always have to be so secretive. I’m empowering people to take on budget-friendly projects,” she said. “I love sharing what I’m passionate about. Plus, if you are a DIYer, you are probably not going to be one of my customers—although I do have some people see my videos and say ‘It’s great, but you can do it for me in my home,” she said. Trimble said she also redoes a pretty significant amount of cabinet work done by other companies that tried to cut corners along the way. “It’s unfortunate because even if another company has offered a lower price, it’s often a ‘you get what you pay for’ situation,” she said. Sharing her knowledge and tips on local television shows is definitely a highlight of Trimble’s work. “I love being on TV—it is my happy place. I love the energy of live TV and it is always fun,” she said, adding she is planning to launch her own show in the future. Trimble also enjoys knowing she is

Clear Title Agency of Arizona has introduced a tech-savvy solution for depositing earnest funds during a real estate transaction. 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. 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. With this new technology, the process is expedited saving everyone valuable time. The mobile app is being quickly adopted and has already been used by customers in every single Clear Title branch location. Locally owned and operated, Clear Title Agency of Arizona provides full-service residential and commercial title and escrow services with multiple locations across the Valley and in Flagstaff. The company has been recognized by Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies and Phoenix Business Journal’s Best Places to Work numerous times and ranks in the top 1% of all First American agents nationally.

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One of the British national newspapers asked their readers for their comments on what it means to be British. Here is a comment from a person born in Switzerland who has lived in Britain for 12 years. “Being British is about driving in a German car to an Irish pub for a Belgian beer and then traveling home, grabbing an Indian curry or a Turkish kebab on the way, to sit on Swedish furniture and watch American shows on a Japanese TV; and the most British thing of all? Suspicion of anything foreign.” Just like the British, we tend to see things the way we are rather than the way they are. We see things through our own experiences, wounds, political views, biases, prejudices, nationalities, affiliations, and the like. But what happens when what we think we are seeing is not really what we are seeing? What happens when we look at someone or something through our rose-colored glasses and make a judgment not even close to real reality? Most of the time, there is a difference between our reality and real reality. Let me explain. A young couple moves into a new neighborhood. The next morning while they are eating breakfast, the young woman sees her neighbor hanging up the wash outside. “This laundry is not very clean,” she said. “She doesn’t know how to wash correctly. Perhaps she needs better laundry soap.” Every time her neighbor would hang her wash to dry, the young woman would make the same comments. About a month later, the woman was surprised to see a nice clean wash on the line and said to her husband: “Look, she has learned how to wash correctly. I

wonder who taught her this?” The husband said, “I got up early this morning and cleaned our windows.” It’s easy to turn a molehill into a mountain when our own windows are dirty. It’s much easier to try and change everyone else when we are the ones who need changing. Here’s my advice. Every time you try and change someone, remember how hard it is to change yourself. Everyone wants progress but no one wants change. The problem with dirty windows is we can become so cynical and jaded. H. L. Mencken says, “A cynic is a man who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a coffin.” In other words, it’s not what you’re eating that determines your health, it’s what is eating you that determines your health. A chip on the shoulder usually indicates wood higher up. Anger not transformed is anger transferred. Someone once said, “Remember, only mean people who are not happy with themselves are mean to others.” There’s some truth in it. Most times, it ends up hurting the critic more than the critiqued. This doesn’t mean we throw away discernment or not speaking out when something truly needs correcting or changing. However, let’s make sure we first examine ourselves and make sure the windows of our soul are clean enough to see others clearly and non-judgmentally. The Bible gives us wisdom on this. “To the pure, all things are pure; but to those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure, but both their mind and their conscience are defiled.” Titus 1:15. In other words, to the pure everything is pure. To the impure, everything is impure. How do you get rid of mental and emotional impurity? How can you be purer in your soul? The first step is to examine yourself, not others. Many of you know the log in your eye and the speck in another’s eye

story in the Bible. Here’s the story in modern language from the Message Bible. “Don’t pick on people, jump on their failures, criticize their faults— unless, of course, you want the same treatment. This critical spirit has a way of boomeranging. It’s easy to see a smudge on your neighbor’s face and be oblivious to the ugly sneer on your own. Do you have the nerve to say, ‘Let me wash your face for you,’ when your own face is distorted by contempt? It’s this whole traveling road-show mentality all over again, playing a holier-than-thou part instead of just living your part. Wipe that ugly sneer off your own face, and you might be fit to offer a washcloth to your neighbor.” Matthew 7:1-5. Secondly, stop listening to others who are jaded and critical. Stop seeing everything through their eyes. Hurt people, hurt people. Wounded people, wound people. Intentionally deceptive people intentionally deceive people. They are in it to spin it. These kinds of institutions and people don’t speak to you, they speak at

you. There is no room for discussion or correction. It’s one way and it is our way. If you don’t agree with them, their condescending default is, “You just don’t get it.” As I have said many times in this article, if you don’t heal from what hurt you, you will bleed all over people who didn’t cut you. You can feel their pain but don’t become their pain and then transfer their pain. You see, the world is like a mirror, frown at it and it frowns at you. Smile at it and it smiles too! By the way, healed people, heal people. And, formerly impure people, purify people. I can see clearly now the window cleaner has come! 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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NASCAR driver William Byron to visit with local scouts BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF In conjunction with the Grand Canyon Council Scouts of America, Phoenix Raceway will host a special Scouts Weekend ticket package on Saturday, March 7, during the FanShield 500 SpeedFest Weekend. As part of the ticket package, NA-

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parents and guardians to think ahead. “Plan for when community spread occurs. “Ensure you have a plan to designate a caregiver, such as a family member or neighbor, for a sick child(ren) if you can’t stay home… “Because most people with COVID-19 have mild disease, the likelihood MCDPH will recommend closing schools is very low, but not zero. In the highly unlikely chance that MCDPH has to shut down your child’s school due to a COVID-19 outbreak, it is important for parents/ guardians to have a plan for who will take care of your child.” The letter concludes with references for more information: cdc.gov/coronavirus and maricopa.gov/coronavirus. The PUSD posting included the same links, as well as the following advice: “This is a good time to review preventative measures we can all take to stop the spread of respiratory viruses, such as the flu. It is recommended that you conduct frequent hand washing, avoid close contact with people who are sick and stay home when you are sick. A reminder that students with a fever above 100.0 should stay home until they are fever-free for 24-hours. “Know that our school district is taking precautions inside of our classrooms, in order to ensure a healthy learning environment for your children, such as disinfecting of learning, eating and play spaces, as well as encouraging our staff to take proper preventative measures. The CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19. “We will continue to remain in close contact with county and state health officials regarding the COVID-19 and we will keep you updated with any developments that could impact our community or schools. Should you have additional questions or concerns, you can always reach out to your school nurse, or contact us at the district office at 623-486-6000.”

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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 AZ 85202. Published: Peoria Times, Feb. 27, Mar 5, 12, 2020 / 28550

The fourth-grade class at Marshall Ranch Elementary school won the Arizona Coyotes Reading Program Challenge for December for the class with the most reading minutes. Howler, the Coyotes’ mascot, paid a visit to the class as a reward for spending the most time reading. Howler handed out “pawtographed” cards and each student received two tickets to an upcoming game. (Photo courtesy Peoria Unified School District)

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NOTICE OF HEARING 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 notice to you that Petitioner intends to produce evidence and cross-examine witnesses at any hearing in this matter. Field K. Herrington Attorney for the Petitioner POST FALLS LAW 806 Polston Ave, Suite B Post Falls, Idaho 83854 Published: Peoria Times, Feb. 13, 20, 27, Mar. 5, 2020 / 28369

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West Valley Psychic and Wellness Expo Psychics, Mediums, Reiki, Holistic Practitioners, Crystals, More Saturday, March 7, 9am to 4pm, Admission $5 Sun City Masonic Lodge #72 18810 N. 107th Avenue, Sun City 85373 Prizes, goodie bags, free presentations Sponsored by The Place of Spiritual Wisdom For info, call 623-335-5339

EMPLOYMENT

LESSONS/TUTORING

WANTED:

PIANO LESSONS for ages 5 on up. Music theory and all styles of music are taught. West Valley. Major cross streets near me ( 83rd Ave. & Bethany home ) Please contact me for more information. Connie Woodruff 480-399-6906 (call or text)

EXPERIENCED MANUFACTURED HOME SET UP.

PAID ON 1099 19223 W MCDOWELL RD RON TRINKA 623-853-2525

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OFFICE/Store for rent, 6016 W. Glendale Ave, 20 x 45, $650. Call 623-935-6606

EMPLOYMENT RECREATION CENTERS OF SUN CITY WEST EQUIPMENT MECHANIC II – F/T, with benefits. $18.7822.53 p/h DOE. Perform major and minor repairs on all golf course equipment. Inspect and diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic defects. Adjust and sharpen reel mowers and tractors daily, adjust height of cut. May order equipment parts must maintain accurate records, 2yrs exp in general maintenance and mechanical repair of golf equip. Prefer applicants with golf course experience. For more info visit our website below. Must provide a 39-month DMV at time of application. Valid AZ driver’s license/good driving record. Communicate in English. Must provide 39-month DMV record. AUDIO/VISUAL TECH – F/T with benefits. $17.25Peoria Times 7122 N. 59th Ave., Glendale AZ 85301 21.00p/h DOE This position is responsible for the setup and 623.842.6000 Deadlines operation of basic/small scale audiovisual systems. Will asClassifieds: Friday 10am for the following Thursday publication. sist in sound/lighting of meetings/presentations. Must have Business & Service Directory, Legals and Life Events Thursday at Noon for the following Thursday publication. strong understanding of audio systems, signal paths, audio mixing and digital sound. Requires a basic knowledge of electronics and electrical systems. Requires an understanding of Audio/Visual systems as well as troubleshooting. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, to include evenings and weekends, at any Recreation Centers facilities. Must provide 39-month DMV record. GREENSKEEPERS - $13.08 p/h, FT/PT with benefits Manual labor. Must be able to work communicate in English, work weekends and OT. Previous golf exp. preferred. Apply online/view more jobs: employment.suncitywest.com or at Human Resources, 19803 N. R. H. Johnson Blvd, Sun City West, AZ 85375. The above positions include golf when availability is open. All positions must be able to communicate in English. All positions are open until filled. EOE

EMPLOYMENT

VALLEYLIFE is a non-profit organization that provides programs and services to men, women, and children with developmental disabilities.

Full Time and Part Time Caregivers Needed!

Must have reliable transportation We are currently looking for caregivers to work in group homes throughout Glendale, Phoenix, Peoria and Scottsdale. Must pass background check.

Please apply at www.valleylifeaz.org

EMPLOYMENT Arizona Nurses and Mental Health Professionals! Centurion is now hiring RNs, LPNs and Psychology Associates for Arizona State Prison Complex – Lewis in Buckeye. Join an established company that truly cares for its employees and earn up to $6k in sign-on bonuses for select positions. Apply online at www.centurionjobs.com or contact Katie at 508-329-8370 or katie@teamcenturion.com for more info. We look forward to working with you! EOE

EMPLOYMENT

A KBS Company

Varsity Facility Services is hiring for Part-Time and Full Time Janitorial positions for offices in the City of Glendale. Applicants must have some janitorial experience, must be dependable and able to communicate with client and supervisor. Applicants must have reliable transportation, must be authorized to work in the United States and pass a Background Check. Apply in person at: 8930 N 78th Ave., Peoria, AZ 85345 from 9:00am - 4:00pm Monday thru Friday.

Varsity está solicitando personas para limpieza de oficinas en la Cuidad de Glendale. Los solicitantes deben tener alguna experiencia de limpieza, ser confiable y capaz de comunicarse con el cliente y supervisor, deben tener transportación confiable. Deben pasar una verificación de antecedentes, y ser autorizados a trabajar en los Estados Unidos. Aplique en persona al: 8930 N 78th Ave., Peoria, AZ 85345 de 9:00 am a 4:00 pm de lunes a viernes.

Varsity está solicitando personas para limpieza de

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March 5, 2020

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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION

PUBLIC NOTICE ORDER OF PUBLICATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MERCER COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA CIVIL ACTION NO.: 19-C-218-WS JEFFERIE FARMER, as Administrator of the Estate of DOUGLAS FARMER, PLAINTIFF, vs. WILLIAM MEADOWS, FRANKIE GRAHAM INC., FRANKIE GRAHAM, and ANTHONY GRAHAM, DEFENDANT. The object of the above entitled action is: TO SEEK PERMISSION TO SETTLE A CLAIM and DETERMINE THE DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS FOR INJURIES RESULTING IN the DEATH OF DOUGLAS FARMER. And it appearing in this action that due diligence has been used to ascertain the address or whereabouts of THOMAS LOTTS, and all efforts have been in vain. A hearing is set in this action on March 18, 2020 @1:30pm in Judee William Sadl ers courtroom, you MUST attend to protect your interest. A copy of said Complaint can be obtained from the undersigned Clerk at her office. Entered by the Clerk of said Court on February 12, 2020. JULIE BALL Clerk of the Circuit Court of Mercer County, West Virginia by /s/ Crystal Worley. Published: Glendale Star / Peoria Times, Feb. 20, 27, Mar. 5, 12, 2020 / 28530

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: V & C ENTERPRISES INC II The address of the registered office is: 10728 S Morningside Dr., PEORIA, AZ, 85345 The name of the Statutory Agent is: Vernon Holmes 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: DIRECTORS: Vernon Holmes, 16728 W McKinley St., GOODYEAR, AZ, 85338 and DIRECTOR: Cloyce Lamb, 10728 S Morningside Dr., PEORIA, AZ, 85345. Published: Glendale Star, Mar 5, 12, 19, 2020 / 28794

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LukeFamilyHomes.com NOTICE: Most service advertisers have an ROC# or "Not a licensed contractor" in their ad, this is in accordance to the AZ state law. Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC): The advertising requirements of the statute does not prevent anyone from placing an ad in the yellow pages, on business cards, or on flyers. What it does require under A.R.S. §32-1121A14(c) http://www.azleg.gov/ars/32/01165.htm, is that the advertising party, if not properly licensed as a contractor, disclose that fact on any form of advertising to the public by including the words "not a licensed contractor" in the advertisement. Again, this requirement is intended to make sure that the consumer is made aware of the unlicensed status of the individual or company. Contractors who advertise and do not disclose their unlicensed status are not eligible for the handyman's exception.

Reference: http://www.azroc.gov/invest/licensed_by_law.html As a consumer, being aware of the law is for your protection. You can check a businesses ROC status at: http://www.azroc.gov/

March 5, 2020

BUSINESS & SERVICE BUSINESS & SERVICEDIRECTORY DIRECTORY

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