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Peoria Chamber of Commerce CEO steps down BY JORDAN HOUSTON Peoria Times Staff Writer
Peoria Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Scot Andrews is stepping down to explore other business pursuits within the West Valley. Andrews, who replaced former chamber of commerce president and CEO Guy Erickson in 2019, announced at the beginning of March his retirement. During his time with the chamber, Andrews spearheaded membership and revenue growth, the launching of a fresh new logo and branding, new private sector alliances and the completion of one of “our most successful annual charity events in years,” according to the chamber. The Any Lab Test Now Phoenix franchisee owner told Peoria Times his decision to leave was largely based on the desire to expand his business into the West Valley. The testing lab, located at 4501 E. Thomas Road,
Suite 105, provides direct access to clinical, DNA and drug and alcohol lab testing services, as well as phlebotomy and other specimen collections, its website states. Andrews emphasized his departure from the chamber will not hinder his drive to continue to support the Valley’s economic development and business community. “We are expanding, and we have the market rights to the West Valley,” the former CEO shared. “We love the West Valley business. It’s really important to get that store up and running. We have plans and a vision for building more stores in the West Valley. The business interest was a primary driver of that fulltime role in and of itself.” The Any Lab Test Now is a national brand designed “around customer experience,” its website continues. It allows customers SEE ANDREWS PAGE 5
Peoria Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Scot Andrews is stepping down to expand his franchise, Any Lab Test Now, into the West Valley. (Submitted photo)
Phoenix Rescue Mission transforms life of local woman BY JORDAN HOUSTON Peoria Times Staff Writer
After becoming homeless at age 11, a Glendale woman is sharing how the Phoenix Rescue Mission helped her land on her feet. Sylvia Stocking reached out to the faithbased nonprofit group, which offers essential aid to “vulnerable Valley residents,” roughly four years ago, she recalled. The mother of three contacted PRM’s Glen-
dale Works program, a partnership with the city of Glendale that “paves a path to employment” for homeless citizens through five-hour paid work shifts performing landscaping and beautification projects. Stocking said the opportunity has not only transformed her life by offering a source of income but also a Glendale apartment and a means to build her future. “If people put the time and legwork in and utilized these resources — there is no
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success to the Phoenix Rescue Mission, as well as its programs and partnerships. “Just being able to shut the door behind me at the end of the day, and with all of the nonsense outside, I could just close the blinds — it brings peace of mind,” Stocking expressed. “Even when I was out there, honestly, I got an umbrella, and nobody is going to rain on my parade.” PRM provides “Christ-centered, life-transforming solutions to persons facing hunger, homelessness, addiction and trauma.” The nonprofit stated there are more than 7,000 homeless men, women and children in Maricopa County. Programs include the Hope for Hunger Food Bank, the Changing Lives Center for Women & Children, Mission Sharing and the Hope Coach Mobile Outreach. “They’re (PRM) not trying to force you to do anything,” Stocking explained. “I tried a (previous) program, and it didn’t work for me. Then I started going to church with them (PRM) and AA meetings with them, and they showed me how to be sober. Places like rehabs, they don’t go out of their way like that.” Among those programs is Glendale Works. Glendale Works strives to help participants overcome “insurmountable, life-controlling problems by offering them the opportunity to earn real wages and connect with services.” Through five-hour work shifts, individuals are paid a cash day rate to conduct beautification projects and perform landscaping duties throughout the “blighted areas of Glendale.” The work also gives neighborhoods a cleaner and safer appearance. Stocking emphasized Glendale Works offers a “hand up, not a handout.” She claimed she gained a sense of dignity and self-worth throughout her experience. “It’s showing me how to be a better person,” Stocking shared. “Everyone has the same opportunity, but not ev-
Sylvia Stocking, once homeless, landed on her feet thanks to the Phoenix Rescue Mission. (Photo by David Minton)
eryone has the same obstacles. I don’t have family, so my support group has been the support center and it definitely fulfilled the position. It is greatly appreciated.” Stocking’s grit and perseverance stems from a rocky childhood, she disclosed. Her mother abandoned her in a park when she was 11, she added. “I kind of had a big setback from the jump. A bunch of homeless people finished raising me,” Stocking said. “When the rescue mission started doing Glendale Works, it showed me that it is possible to get sober and live normally. They kind of took me under their wing quite a bit and showed me how to live life like a sober, normal productive member of society would.” “Because all of the people at the park wouldn’t show me how to file your taxes or drive — I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for them or the Justice Center,” she continued. Stocking is living comfortably in her new Glendale apartment and looking forward to continuing her development and growth, she shared.
Stocking has several job opportunities on the horizon, including a custodial position with the state of Arizona. However, she said she wants to now shift her attention toward heading back to school. “I think I’m going to go back to school, because I got my business license last year for landscaping,” Stocking explained. “I don’t know if I want to do landscaping. I want to build playgrounds.” While her obstacles have not entirely disappeared through her work with PRM, Stocking said she is looking forward to staying positive and being a good role model for her children. “Yes, I get discouraged and, yes, I get my feelings hurt because I am sensitive and I’ve looked stupid a couple of times,” Stocking explained, noting her facial tattoos have caused issues during job interviews at times. “But, you can’t rush greatness.” For more info on Phoenix Rescue Mission, visit phoenixrescuemission. org. Information for Glendale Works is available at phoenixrescuemission. org/glendale-works. PT
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Family moves to WV for special programming BY JENNIFER SCHWEGMAN Peoria Times Contributing Writer
When Kendra was born, her mother Vicki Jensen threw hopeful wishes and private requests out into the universe. She prayed that her daughter would be healthy, strong and independent. Kendra was born with Down syndrome, but Jensen was determined that it would not stand in the way of her daughter having a beautiful, meaningful and fulfilling life. “Kendra was born in Portland, Oregon,” Jensen said. “While our situation was a bit unique, it was also pretty typical. We celebrated Kendra’s first smile, tooth and watched her grow. However, when Kendra was 18 months old, I made the decision that I needed more family support, so we packed up our stuff and moved to Bend, Oregon.” Celebrations continued, and having family around offered the support that was needed. As the years went by, Kendra attended public school and graduated from high school. Although she attended the Life Skills and after-school Transition Co-Op programs for two years, she was often left to her own devices and spent nearly a year without any type of supportive programming. With zero options available, Kendra was bored. She wanted to move out on her own and attend college. Honoring Kendra’s wishes, Jensen helped her daughter move into a group home. She was excited about being independent and attending special programming during the day. “Unfortunately, Kendra’s hopes didn’t match up with reality,” Jensen said. “She spent her time cutting and pasting pictures out of magazines. If she wasn’t doing that, she was watching a movie. It got to the point where she just didn’t want to go anymore. In addition, her living situation was less than ideal. There were so many things wrong with it, and we had to bring her home.”
Kendra, center, was born with Down syndrome. Originally from Oregon, she moved to the West Valley for special programming. Here she is pictured with her stepdad Ron and mother Vicki Jensen. (Submitted photo)
It was a tough situation. Like many parents of children who have intellectual disabilities, they discovered few options for Kendra to be social, make friends, learn, grown and thrive. Jensen wanted her daughter to be strong and independent, but the outlook was dismal. Then fate stepped in. After sharing her frustrations with others and doing a bit of research, Jensen learned that Arizona had a number of organizations that offered the promise of special programming to promote independence. They made plans to visit Phoenix and scheduled interviews and tours. “We left Kendra at home,” Jensen said. “We didn’t want to get her hopes up.” After touring a couple options, Jensen visited One Step Beyond, a school that provides programs that empower adults who have intellectual disabilities to become independent, employed, and
socially involved in their communities. Life skills programs help participants strengthen independent living skills, emphasizing money management, functional literacy, social skills and safe community access. Employment programs provide training and volunteer opportunities that lead to employment. Recreation and fine arts programs offer music, art, dance and fitness, emphasizing personal wellness. They are also the only community-based day training program in Arizona with a special needs hockey team, the One Step Coyotes. “We spoke with Kendra on the telephone and told her we found ‘a college’ for her but if she wanted to attend, she would need to move,” Jensen said. “When we got home, we discovered that Kendra decided to have a garage sale. She had moved her stuff to the garage and put sticky notes on the stuff she wanted to sell. When we walked in the door, she said, ‘Pack your stuff.
We’re moving.’” The family moved to Phoenix, and Kendra began programming at One Step Beyond. Today, Kendra, 29, is thriving. She has been attending OSBI for four years and has even attended a couple community college classes through the prevocational program. “Kendra loves it and wants to do more,” Jensen added. “She enjoys the culinary program, dancing, karaoke and band. The social part is huge. During Friday Night Fun Night, she gets to go out with friends. This is the biggest part of why we wanted this program.” One Step Beyond has four Valley campuses located in Glendale, Surprise, Peoria and Scottsdale as well as a location in San Carlos, California. More information about OSBI’s innovative programming and services, meaningful employment and volunteer opportunities is available at osbi.org.
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to walk, choose which lab tests they want, get tested and receive a majority of results within 24 to 48 hours. The structure aims to see and serve patients in an average of 15 minutes or less. Labs are priced between $50 to $300 and cover a range of tests, including STDs, blood, urine samples and hemoglobin A1C. “I definitely really want to continue to be very active in the West Valley’s economic development and growth — and be a business owner and voice in making Peoria a better place to work and play,” Andrews expressed. “We’re looking forward to having our business interests and equity here in the West Valley.” Andrews joined the Peoria Chamber of Commerce, dubbed the “premier connector on the Peoria business scene,” on July 1, 2019. The chamber provides businesses with resources to create opportunities that “foster a prosperous economy, continued growth and a healthy com-
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Bloomquist joins American Angus Association
Kevin Bloomquist of Peoria is a new member of the American Angus Association, according to Mark McCully, chief executive officer of the national breed organization headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri. The American Angus Association, with more than 25,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on over 19 million registered Angus. The association records ancestral information and keeps production records and genomic data on individual animals to develop industry-leading selection tools for its members. The programs and services of the associa-
munity,” according to its website. Resources, aside from exposure, include a marketing landing page, mobile catalog and pocket mobile assistant access, among others. Andrews during his tenure lead the chamber’s “rebrand,” which he said sparked tangible and positive change for not only the organization but its members and the community as well. “My goal when I joined (the chamber) was to help facilitate the association and member businesses in the West Valley, to be the true voice of business and have a voice in the economic development of the West Valley,” the former CEO said. “I think we accomplished many different things, we rebranded ourselves with a fresh brand and fresh approach to business partners, not only with our small businesses but also our mid-tier and large businesses that contribute to the association and made huge end rows in terms of that.” Despite economic hurdles brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the
chamber has also seen an increase in its membership and growth since Andrews joined. The chamber offered during the height of COVID-19 lockdowns a directory and resources for open businesses at the time, as well as ad listings for employment and updates on local and statewide mandates. “We went through COVID and we didn’t lose members, like many chambers across the country did,” Andrews explained. “We grew membership throughout COVID and grew dollars — that was a success.” The entrepreneur launched the chamber’s successful Annual First Responders Charity Golf Tournament, dedicated to supporting and recognizing the contributions of Peoria’s first responders, police officers and firefighters. The tournament is an all-inclusive package at the Blackstone Country Club at Vistancia, featuring food, complimentary beverages, raffles, networking opportunities and interactive
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Upcoming Peoria Forward workshops
The world of entrepreneurship is diverse, vibrant and talented. Besides the traditional high-tech startup, it includes artists, nonprofit founders, musicians, community leaders and young innovators building a better tomorrow. Peoria Forward, a partnership between ASU and the city of Peoria, supports these diverse makers, doers and dreamers with a variety of resources and education. To register for the upcoming workshops, visit eventbrite.
com. The events are Pitch Like a Pro! from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, March 11, and How to Build Your Rock Star Team from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24.
Help with the Peoria Wildflower BioBlitz
It is time for BioBlitz in Peoria. A BioBlitz is an event where people take and upload photos of plants and wildlife to learn about the area. In March, the Peoria Parks and Recreation Department is encouraging Peoria residents to take and upload photos of wildflowers in their local preserves, trails and open spaces. The city of Peoria is collaborating with EcoFlora Project of Metro Phoenix and the Desert Botanical Garden for the Wildflowers of Peoria BioBlitz. To learn more about Peoria’s wildflowers and the BioBlitz, residents can
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hole sponsors. The first responders event, which has sold out for its three consecutive years, is the chamber’s “way of showing (our) appreciation for each of them, their families, and the risks they take each day to protect us.” According to the chamber, last year’s tournament generated $10,000 to support police and fire organizations. In May 2021, the chamber formed a Health and Wellness Committee aimed at helping the community maintain and improve quality of life through healthy lifestyle choices. Peoria Chamber member companies, such as Sun Health, Trinity Chiropractic, Arrowhead and Lake Pleasant Fit Body Boot Camps, Valleywise Health and Banner Health, joined forces to define an agenda surrounding the “most common health conditions” affecting locals, including in the realms of education, balance, mobility, nutrition, fitness, mental health SEE ANDREWS PAGE 6
attend the Wildflower and BioBlitz Instructional Class from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, and noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 12. To sign up for the class or to learn more about the program, visit peoriaaz. gov.
Tuesday Night Jam Sessions return
Bring an instrument and join a jam session at the Peoria Main Library, located at 8463 W. Monroe Street. After a COVID-19 hiatus, the Tuesday Night Jam Sessions are back starting in March. Every first and third Tuesday of the month from 5 to 7 p.m., residents of all ages can participate in a free acoustic music session. For more information, call 623-773-7555 or visit peoriaaz.gov/library. SEE BRIEFS PAGE 6
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and weight management. “I think before the rebranding we took as an association, it was doing OK financially, and now it’s doing really well financially and it’s stable. It was just a great time,” Andrews noted. “Now I can pursue, kind of, our business interest and hand it over to the next leader that’s going to contribute to its positive trajectory.” Andrews and his wife, Donna, are now touring the West Valley to secure their next franchise location. He is also assisting the chamber with its executive search to narrow down his replacement and ensure a smooth transition. “They’ve got a challenge to find a new chamber leader, but change is good and I’m helping with that as best as I can,” Andrews emphasized. The chamber intends to secure Andrews’ replacement CEO within the next 60 days. For more information about the Peoria Chamber of Commerce, visit peoriachamber.com. PT
Peoria Arts and Cultural Festival is March 26
Community members can enjoy a free arts experience at the 20th annual Peoria Arts and Cultural Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 26, in Old Town Peoria. This event, filled with interactive arts activities and performances, has grown to be one of the largest events in the West Valley. The event includes free activities for children, food trucks, and performances that take place throughout the day with students from Peoria Unified School District’s 34 elementary and seven high schools. The festival covers multiple city blocks and includes plentiful free parking just a short distance away at the Peoria Municipal Campus adjacent to the Peoria Main Library. This year’s event is predominantly being held outdoors and spaced out to reduce the spread of COVID-19. All proceeds for the event benefit the Peoria Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization
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that provides grants to teachers and scholarships to students in the Peoria Unified. For more information, visit peoriaunified.org/artsfestival.
Bellevue Heights Church hosting shred-a-thon
Bellevue Heights Church is hosting a shred-a-thon from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 11. Premier Document Shredding will be on hand to shred documents. Boxed items accepted for shredding include old tax documents and medical records; old checks, bank statements and financial records; and papers with personal identification numbers. There is no cost for the service, but those who participate are asked to contribute a nonperishable food donation for Valley View Community Food Bank. Bellevue Heights Church is located at 9440 W. Hutton Drive, Sun City. For more information, call the church office at 623-977-8308. PT
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Neighbor’s suicide leaves regret, questions in its wake BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Peoria Times Columnist
The white house sits across the street from the window fronting my desk. Not much distinguishes the place from the rest of the block where I moved two weeks ago. Four orange trees, their trunks painted white, line the east edge of the driveway. The side gate has a sign that reads “Beware of the Dog” in faded orange letters. On the porch sits a white pot sprouting a metal replica of a sunflower. The flower’s bright yellow adds a little cheer to the scene, but this is not that kind of story. I met the woman who owned the house once, a few days after I moved in. I was unloading the last of my box-
es. She walked over from across the street and introduced herself as Linda. She looked to be approaching 80, and blunt in the way people of a certain age can pull off. “It’s a nice street,” she assured me, with a hard glance that seemed to suggest I had better keep it that way. I learned Linda had lived in the small white house for decades, beside Carolyn, her best friend and forever neighbor. There was rarely traffic on the block. Dogs barked on occasion. I told her my name. Then my phone rang. It was a work call I needed to take. We said goodbyes and I thought nothing more of it for a few days, when I came home to a street full of police cars and an ambulance. The low white house had police crime scene tape blocking the driveway. Officers milled about. Carolyn, the forever neighbor, sat on her porch talking
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into her phone. I could see her shoulders heaving. The sergeant running the scene met me in the street. He had little to say except there had been a death. Now a death investigation was happening. I asked whether there had been a crime. He said he didn’t think so, that it looked like an older woman, the home’s only occupant, had taken her own life. No, not with a gun. It appeared she had hanged herself. “That’s sad,” was the best I could do. “Very sad,” he agreed. A thought occurred to me: “I guess she might have been lonely.” A couple of visitors have come and gone from the house since that afternoon, and I have looked for excuses to bump into Carolyn from the house next door, to ask if there’s anything I can do. Each morning, I glance through the obituaries, to see if there might be more to Linda’s life — loved ones left behind, a memorial service scheduled, a charity where one might pay tribute. Possibly, that’s the reporter in me, wanting to know “the rest of the story,” as Paul Harvey used to say. But more likely, it’s the human being in
me, the new neighbor who wishes he hadn’t answered his phone, who regrets not being warmer, who wonders how he might have made some small difference. This is magical thinking, I suppose. The world may feel small today, with everyone in each other’s business on Facebook, on Twitter, online, but the truth is, we have never been more isolated. Buried under the outward self we show the world, the #blessings and proclamations of gratitude, each of us has endless hidden nuances, stories we take pains to keep locked away. Now I write a story about a neighbor no longer here to read it, while I stare at the house she left vacant and wonder what happened behind those closed curtains, that front door with the iron security grate. So it goes. We are here until we’re not, and sometimes we take the rest of the story with us. PT David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com.
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Golden ideas on how to avoid the gas crisis BY JUDY BLUHM Peoria Times Columnist
Have you been taking many road trips lately? Hmm. Maybe not. Now that gasoline is around $4 a gallon, it appears we’re all trying to find ways to drive less. Some gloomy TV news commentator had the nerve to suggest that we’ll be paying $5 a gallon by summer! I’m sick of hearing how the price of petro in Europe is expensive, but no one seems to complain like we Americans. We don’t live in little villages with trains running through town. Some of us drive in one year what a person in Europe will drive in their lifetime! We live in sprawling communities and have many places to go. Our lives take
us down many roads (literally), and we seem to need at least two vehicles per family. Now we’re rethinking our overpriced gas-guzzling trucks and SUVs. Yes, it’s the perfect time for drivers to think small, compact and maybe electric. I drove a Volkswagen Beetle when I was in my 20s, and I think I’d faint if I had to get behind the wheel of such a little car. Going back to “tiny” is a pretty hard stretch. Besides, we love carrying “out stuff” around in our vehicles. Tools, folders, files, boxes, sporting equipment, doggy cushions, child seats, are only a few of “things” that we love to keep in our cars — not to mention the kids and pets! I heard a politician point a finger into a news camera and say, “Americans should just be happy.” Hey, I take issue with that statement. How could anyone be happy when you
know that today, tomorrow or the day after you’re going to get robbed at the gasoline pumps! If you are ever bored, dear readers, go to any gas station and look at the facial expressions of the poor, hapless, folks as they swipe their credit cards and watch, with glassyeyed horror as the numbers keep rising. It’s pretty interesting (sad) to see how people are coping. My grandson pays about $120 to fill up his truck. This is not a “happy” situation. I did notice that he purchased a bicycle a few weeks ago, which he claims is part of a fitness program and has nothing to do with a gas-hog of a truck. I expect I’ll be riding my horses to a few more places. Perhaps we need to install some hitching posts at our local shops and restaurants. But why get in a bad mood about gas prices? It’s obviously out of our control. I try to put everything into
perspective. The value of our homes has skyrocketed, jobs are plentiful, incomes have increased, and people are out and about post-COVID-19, spending money and enjoying life. It’s all good! But then I fill up my SUV and head to the grocery store and my mood begins to shift. I have started drinking a high-octane beverage, which is the only high octane I can afford. On a positive note, there is a jeweler in Phoenix that is exchanging gold jewelry for gasoline cards. Gold for gas? Sounds like a “golden” idea. PT
Eisenhower said, to the “danger that public policy itself could become the captive of a scientific-technological elite.” Two years after Dr. Anthony Fauci persuaded President Trump that our nation faced the prospect of a dangerous pandemic from COVID-19, it is painfully obvious that Ike’s concern of six decades ago became our own bitter reality. What began as “15 days to slow the spread” morphed into a much longer and sustained effort to establish “Fauci-ism.” As our nation’s highest-paid bureaucrat, with a salary of $417,608 in 2019, Fauci obviously believes that he should have power equaling the status of his paycheck. After all, he makes more than the president! Outpacing that generous sum from the taxpayers is Dr. Fauci’s oversized ego, demonstrating the “fine for me but not for thee” inclinations of the
Washington elite. When challenged on his policies by other health experts, the frustrated Fauci channeled French King Louis XIV, attempting to shut down the essence of scientific inquiry, by claiming that “his” science alone was valid. “I represent science,” he boasted. (“L’Etat c’est moi,” anyone?) Even before Dr. Fauci’s veracity began to unravel, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis cast a wide net in seeking advice on the public health measures that should be taken in his state. Eisenhower’s assertion was the catalyst that prompted DeSantis to prioritize vaccinations and care for seniors, embrace innovative treatments such as the use of monoclonal antibodies, and reopen Florida for business and travel as well as public education. “The job of the statesman is not to subcontract out your policy to help bureaucrats,” he said. “The job of the
statesman is to lead. … So many governors over the last two years would simply defer to help bureaucrats because it was a safe thing to do politically.” Gov. Doug Ducey hasn’t always done the wise thing politically when it comes to combating COVID, and it appears he’s now poised to take the Grand Canyon State over the edge when it comes to individual rights and health records. The business magazine “Forbes” recently featured this headline: “A National Vaccine Pass Has Quietly Rolled Out — And Red States Are Getting On Board.” Arizona is among 21 states, along with D.C. and Puerto Rico, that offer the SMART Health Card, a verifiable digital proof of vaccination. Forbes reports that “having digital
Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local Realtor. Have a story or a comment? Email Judy at judy@ judybluhm.com.
State moves in wrong direction on health card BY J.D. HAYWORTH Peoria Times Columnist
When Dwight David Eisenhower said farewell to public life in January 1961, he noted the rise of the “conjunction of an immense military establishment and a large arms industry.” Eisenhower warned the American people that “we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought,” by what he labeled “the military-industrial complex.” While Ike’s historic description and warning endures, his farewell address sounded an additional cautionary note about another worrisome faction. Six decades later, that less-heralded admonition has proven remarkably prophetic. “We must also be alert,” President
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access to personal health records empowers the individual,” and that’s why Arizona wants its residents to “get SMART.” But instead of empowering individuals, the so-called SMART card puts more power in the hands of government, because it would allow government to control — and, in some cases, deny — the freedom of travel to its citizens. A “pass?” No. In reality, a national vaccine passport. Of course, Florida is not among the
21 states who want to use “SMART cards.” Ducey, the Legislature, and other Arizona leaders should follow Florida’s example. SMART cards are not “what the doctor ordered.” Well, maybe one certain doctor. PT
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Affirm Wealth Advisors earns award BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF
Affirm Wealth Advisors, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, earned the 2021 Ameriprise Client Experience Award. Affirm Wealth Advisors received the award because of its ability to deliver personalized and goal-based advice.
Award recipients earned an overall client satisfaction rating equal to or greater than 4.9 out of 5.0 and maintained these results. The award represents an elite group of Ameriprise advisers recognized as leaders for their commitment to making a difference in the lives of their clients. This office is located at 7992 W. Thunderbird Road, Suite 110, Peoria. PT
Marcus & Millichap facilitates land sale in Peoria BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF
Ryan Sarbinoff, the regional manager of Marcus & Millichap’s Phoenix office, announced the sale of a 2.64-acre parcel of land in Peoria. The asset sold for $875,000. Art Rullo, Michael E. Farrar and Ross Smith, investment specialists in Marcus & Millichap’s Phoenix office, had the exclusive listing to market the property on behalf of the seller, a lim-
ited liability partnership. The property is located on North Lake Pleasant Parkway, north of Jomax Road. “The out-of-state buyer acquired this parcel along with the 2.19-acre property to the immediate south,” Rullo said. “The buyer closed after a two-year escrow and plans to pursue approvals from the city of Peoria to develop a built-to-rent community on the combined 4.83-acre site.” PT
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NASCAR, Truex Jr. return to Phoenix Raceway BY ZAKKARY BROG
Peoria Times Staff Writer
After successful runs in 2021 at Phoenix Raceway, Martin Truex Jr. will return to the venue on Sunday, March 13, for the Ruoff Mortgage 500. “I really enjoy going to Phoenix,” Truex Jr. said. “It’s a fun racetrack, and, honestly, I feel like it gets better every year with age. The racetrack was a blast to race on last year. Hopefully, we can continue the success.” In the spring 2021 race, the 2017 Cup Series champion finished first and won the Instacart 500. He had a strong showing later that fall, finishing second. However, second place felt especially distant on that day, as the championship of the season was on the line. Truex Jr. attributes his success to his chemistry with crew chief James
Martin Truex Jr. will return to Phoenix Raceway on Sunday, March 13, to compete in the Ruoff Mortgage 500. (Submitted photo)
Small, who worked as the lead engineer with his previous team, Furniture Row Racing, during Truex Jr.’s 2017 title run as the lead engineer.
“Coming so close last year, it took a lot to get there,” Truex Jr. said. “I feel like he did a great job all year, and the team did as well. We’re in a
great place, and we have a lot of confidence in each other and what we’re doing. We work well together, and I have all the confidence in the world that he’s going to figure this thing out pretty quickly and we’re going to get out there and win some races. I love having him on the team. His work ethic, his determination and his will to win is second to none. That’s what it takes at this level. I’m very lucky to have him and looking forward to hopefully having a great season together again.” The 2022 races are different, as the athletes are driving the new Next Gen car, which replaced the preview car that was used from 2013 to 2021. For all drivers on the grid, it’s a new obstacle to overcome. “It’s been a lot of fun to race with SEE RACEWAY PAGE 13
PBR unveils team series schedule BY ZAKKARY BROG
Peoria Times Staff Writer
Professional Bull Riders has released the schedule for its inaugural team series. Gila River Arena will host Team Series: the Arizona Ridge Riders from Friday, Oct. 14, to Sunday, Oct. 16, at Gila River Arena. Of the 11 events, eight will be hosted by teams in the league and three will be held at neutral sites. The final of those three neutral site events will be the championship event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. “The inaugural PBR Team Series season will play out across a very strong collection of cities, culminating in our Las Vegas Championship,” said Sean Gleason, PBR’s chief executive
officer and commissioner. “Each stop on the schedule will be a real happening, with plenty of fun events for fans and opportunities to come together to rally around their team. It will be exciting to watch each local fan base grow.” The season will be as follows: Monday, July 25, to Tuesday, July 26 • Neutral site; Cheyenne Frontier Days, Cheyenne, Wyoming Friday, Aug. 5, to Sunday, Aug. 7 • T-Mobile Center, Kansas City • Home team is the Kansas City Outlaws Friday, Aug. 12, to Saturday, Aug. 13 • Neutral site, Honda Center, Anaheim
Friday, Aug. 19, to Sunday, Aug. 21 • Bridgestone Arena • Home team is the Nashville Stampede Friday, Aug. 26, to Sunday, Aug. 28 • Moody Center, Austin, Texas • Home team is the Austin Gamblers
Saturday, Sept. 3, to Monday, Sept. 5 • Thunder Ridge Amphitheater, Ridgedale, Missouri • Home team is the Missouri Thunder Friday, Sept. 9, to Sunday, Sept. 11 • LJVM Memorial Coliseum, Winston-Salem, North Carolina • Home team is the Carolina Cowboys Friday, Sept. 16, to Sunday, Sept. 18
• Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma • Home team is the Oklahoma Freedom Friday, Oct. 7, to Sunday, Oct. 9 • Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas • Home team is the Texas Rattlers Friday, Oct. 14, to Sunday, Oct. 16 • Gila River Arena SEE SCHEDULE PAGE 13
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it so far,” Truex Jr. said. “It’s been a learning process. We haven’t had a whole lot of practice with this new schedule. You’re kind of stuck with what you show up with. The guys have done a good job throughout the winter in preparation, working on simulation, and just trying to narrow down the options of what we can do. Coming up with a good kind of baseline to start with.” Truex Jr. has been focused on more than the race, as he helms the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation. He and his partner, Sherry Pollex, founded it in 2007, starting it as a way to help children in need. In 2014, Pollex was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer and the couple refocused their mission to raise awareness, boost advocacy and generate financial support for underfunded cancer initiatives specific to childhood and ovarian cancers. “We just try to do everything we can to raise a lot of money so we can put it to work,” Truex Jr. said.
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“We had our first Catwalk for a Cause down in Daytona before the Daytona 500. That went really well. I’m not sure how much money we raised, but it was neat to have that event. A lot of people from the industry were there. We got to show them what our foundation is all about. Proceeds from that will be going to build a new integrative clinic right there in Daytona at Advent Health. That’s our latest project, and something we’re really proud of. It’s going to do a lot to help women battling cancer like Sherry is.” PT
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Comedic and classic musicals fill ABT season BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF
Arizona Broadway Theatre’s 202223 season is a melting pot of comedy from “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” and two newer Broadway musicals, “Disaster!” and “Escape to Margaritaville,” to the classics, “Mame,” “Wizard of Oz” and “A Christmas Carol.” “We are excited to bring a new season of musicals to life here at ABT,” said Kiel Klaphake, executive producer and chief executive officer. “Last week, we had the chance to see many of our donors and subscribers in person as we hosted a special ‘Sneak Peek’ event over three days. Many have been loyal patrons of the theater for over five to 10 years. Some have even been here since the first show in the tent. We are beyond grateful for their current support and excitement for the upcoming new season.” The season opens in October with “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” which retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table and features a bevy of beautiful showgirls,
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cows, killer rabbits and French people. The holiday season at ABT starts on Friday, Nov. 18, with a holiday tree-lighting celebration in junction with the opening night of the holiday production.
This year, an Arizona Broadway Theatre holiday tradition returns with “A Christmas Carol: The Musical.” This Broadway adaptation of Charles Dickens’ story breathes new life into the classic tale of Christmas tidings and heart-warming generosity.
“Mame” kicks off the new year in January at the theater. Surrounded by an eccentric cast of characters, she celebrates the Roaring ’20s, spoils her “little love,” and perseveres through life with humor and style, all without missing a dance step. Jerry Herman’s Tony-nominated score is packed with musical favorites “Bosom Buddies,” “We Need a Little Christmas,” “Open a New Window” and “If He Walked into My Life.” Audiences in spring 2023 will be saying “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” as Arizona Broadway Theatre production of “Escape to Margaritaville” comes to life on the stage in March. This musical comedy features Jimmy Buffett classics, including “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” “Margaritaville” and “Fins.” Based on the popular 1988 MGM film, “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” takes the audience to the French Riviera for high jinks and hilarity beginning May 5, 2023. “Wizard of Oz: The Musical” skips SEE BROADWAY PAGE 15
Ninth annual Hike for Hope benefits Billy’s Place BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF The ninth annual Hike for Hope, Rocking through Grief, benefiting Billy’s Place, is set for 8 a.m. Saturday, April 2. It will start and finish at Copper Hills Church near Sunrise Mountain, 27035 N. Black Rock Road in Peoria, and will feature therapy animals, music, raffles and other activities. All hikers will start at the registra-
tion table between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. They will then move through the activities and the self-guided hike with their group at their own pace. The closing ceremonies and raffle winners will be announced in person at 11 a.m. Advance registration is required to ensure a T-shirt; however, participants can register until the start of the hike. Sponsorship opportunities are available for the event as well.
The Glendale-based Billy’s Place is a safe community for grieving kids and families in the West Valley. Several free peer support/education groups are offered for children ages 3 to 30 and their family members. The groups are open to those who have experienced the death of a mom, dad, brother, sister or primary caregiver. Participants take part in activities that are designed to help them discuss death through their play, art, storytell-
ing, music and talking. “Our community has been so supportive of Billy’s Place while helping those who are struggling with grief,” founder Juli McGreal said. “This hike is such a great way to be outside, enjoy time with family and friends, and memorialize your special person.” To register for the Hike for Hope, Rocking through Grief, visit billysplace.me. PT
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into the theater in the summer 2023. subscriptions are available for purIt’s based on the 1939 film, with songs chase by contacting the box office. and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Flex season subscriptions and single tickets will go on sale later this year. and additional lyrics by Tim Rice. The theater is located at 7701 W. The closing ABT production, “Disaster!,” takes the mainstage in August Paradise Lane, Peoria. Visit azbroadway.org for more in2023. This parody of 1970s disaster flicks has larger-than-life characters formation. PT and snappy dialogue, and features catchy songs like “Knock on Wood,” “Hooked on a Feeling,” “Sky High,” “I Am Woman” and “Hot Stuff.” It was created by SiriusXM Broadway host Seth Rudetsky and written by him and Jack Arizona Broadway Theatre’s 2022-23 season features a diverse Plotnick. array of shows. (Photo courtesy of Arizona Broadway Theatre) Full season
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Buy local fruit, vegetables, jams and other goodies at this farmers market behind Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers. Park West Market, 9744 W. Northern Avenue, Peoria, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free, shoparkwest.com
Children ages 4 through fifth grade can be empowered through fitness this spring with running games and drills and crafts. Options include three-day or five-day segments. Classes will be taught at Roadrunner Park (3502 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix) and Pioneer Community Park (8755 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria). Multiple locations, 9 a.m. to noon, classes start at $150, strongmindsrunclub.com
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Visit the many food trucks and listen to talented local musicians, including jazz, blues and soul/funk bands, at Paloma Community Park. Recommended to bring chairs and blankets. The lineup is Carvin Jones on March 13, Phoenician Blend on March 20, and Soul Power on March 27. Paloma Community Park, 29799 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway, Peoria, 4 to 6:30 p.m., free, bit.ly/PeoriaSpecialEvents
Women in the Trades Fair MARCH 12
Celebrate Women’s History Month with powerful women of trade. This event includes motivational speakers, networking opportunities, food trucks, and hands-on demos for success. Vern Lewis Welding Supply Inc., 8961 N. 79th Avenue, Peoria, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, eventbrite.com
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Managing Your Emotional (Expletive) with Teresa Porter MARCH 17
Learn emotional techniques and tips for living a successful life at Wildflower Connections. Sit in with Teresa Porter and discuss how emotional issues can affect the physical body, and with emotional release techniques to realign the way of life. Copper Hills Church, 27035 Black Road Boulevard, Room 207, Peoria, 9 to 10:30 a.m., free, wildflowerconnections.com
After Dark: The Superhero Ultraferno MARCH 18 TO APRIL 10
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immersive “Curiouser” series created in response to the pandemic restrictions of last season, Theater Works will debut its After Dark series for audiences 16 and older on March 18 with “The Superhero Ultraferno.” Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, 10580 N. 83rd Avenue, Peoria, 7:30 p.m., $40, theaterworks.org
“Flashdance the Musical” MARCH 19 TO APRIL 3
Like the film, “Flashdance the Musical” tells the story of Alex, a welder by day and “flashdancer” at night. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria, times vary, tickets starting at $20, azbroadway.org
World Down Syndrome Day MARCH 19
Enjoy a carnival-style event for a cause this March. This event is hosted by Down Syndrome Network Arizona and GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix. Face painting, music, dancing, mascots and train rides will also be available for the kids. Rio Vista Community Park, 8866 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., free, dsnetworkaz.org
Dinosaurs Rule Again – Family Festival MARCH 20
Immerse into a “Jurassic Park”-like dream world at Paseo Verde Park for an unforgettable experience. Kids can interact with baby dinosaurs and dig for fossils. Tickets include a scavenger hunt, goodie bags, a fossil dig and mini photos. Paseo Verde Park, 7561 W. Greenway Road, Peoria, kids general admission $10, adults free, eventbrite.com
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Arizona’s largest rockabilly show features musical performances, naturally, along with classic cars, a pin-up pageant and more.
Lake Pleasant Harbor, 8708 W. Harbor Boulevard, Peoria, time TBA, $30, azrockabillybash.com
Peoria Arts & Cultural Festival MARCH 26
Join Peoria Unified School District in celebrating 20 years of culture and art throughout Peoria. Students from the Peoria Unified School District will display their art, play music and dance throughout the day. Old Town Peoria, Peoria and Grand avenues, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., free, peoriaunified. org
JC Scholarly Spring 2022, Music and Science Festival MARCH 26
Hang out with Woody Wampler, from the History Channel’s “Mystery of the Superstitions,” and Linda Jaussi Christopher, star of “Awaken Your Genius,” this March. Learn how to take care of the planet and examine numerous science activities. Lakeside the Desert Outdoor Center on Lake Pleasant, 41402 N. 87th Avenue, Peoria, noon to 6:30 p.m., tickets start at $15, jcscholarly.org
AZ Walk of Courage 5K MARCH 27
Walk for Changed by Fire, Bio-Concepts and other beneficial organizations. This event was created to help burn survivors build community. Participants will receive an event medal, T-shirt, pre- and post-race “Runner’s Brunch,” and more. Rio Vista Community Park, 8866 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria, starts at 8 a.m., tickets start at $30, raceroster.com
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Last week, I met for lunch with a good friend from Ukraine. His family moved from Ukraine to the United States in 1992. “Vlad” was 11 years old. My friend’s name is Vladimir Prosperity. With financial help from an American relief program for those worldwide who are persecuted for their religion, they came to America. Their religion was Christianity. “Vlad” grew up in the Northwest part of America. He started in sixth grade in an American school. Eventually, he married a Ukrainian wife, and they now have six children. They own a construction company in Glendale named Dynamite Inc. Like any family, they have their challenges. Still, their faith in Jesus Christ and their determination and character have taken them from the
“outhouse” to the “penthouse,” at least by Ukrainian standards. That’s the American dream. I wanted to hear firsthand from “Vlad” about what was going on in Ukraine at this time. His first comment was, “We are praying.” I thought to myself, “That’s a great place to start.” He told me true stories about the bravery and resistance of many Ukrainians, some of which you may have seen on the news. But with 40 miles of tanks, trucks and Russian soldiers bearing down on Kiev or Kyiv, the capital city, no one knows what will happen, at least at the time of this writing. In Ukraine, “the gathering storm” has morphed to “into the darkness.” Unless the Lord stops this conflict or Russia shoots itself in the foot because of logistical incompetency, the Russian war in Ukraine threatens to topple democratically elected governments. Furthermore, a Russian victory may result in a human tragedy for millions of Ukrainians. The confiscation of their money, assets and wealth
accumulated throughout a lifetime of labor may disappear overnight. I saw you readers gulp at that statement. Me, too! How would you like to deal with the emotional garbage of everything for which you worked for years going into some “dictators gone wild” pocket? Isn’t it interesting how one man or woman in a strategic place can determine the fate of millions of people? Joseph Mattera wrote this about the power of one leader. “Some news outlets have reported that Putin has isolated himself and lives in his ego-centric world. Many of Russia’s people disapprove of Putin’s actions as thousands have been protesting his attack on Ukraine. Putin is just another example of the power one leader can exert over their nation and the entire world. “On a positive note, we could also see how one man or woman could positively impact millions of people. For example, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s heroic stand
against Russia inspires billions worldwide. I would not be surprised if Time magazine named him the person of the year for 2022.” Here’s a great illustration about the one person and the gathering storms of today’s world. It’s called Winning the Dorm Hall Battle by Jeff Etsch. He explains how to win a dorm hall battle in a university. “Someone would start a fight by throwing cold water on a hallmate headed to the bathroom, to class, or headed out on a Friday night date. It all started in good fun but then escalated quickly. As the hall divided among alliances, soon people emerged from their rooms, joining one side or the other or just participating in the mayhem for the sake of mayhem. All in good fun and everyone sticking to the rules of a water fight. Everyone, that is, except my roommate. “If Dave was around, things got interesting — quick. Dave was always willing to escalate to the point that SEE CRISIS PAGE 21
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no one else was. At first, this included introducing weaponry other than water. Next, ketchup, mayonnaise and mustard entered the fray. Then, when others followed suit, out came the BBgun, and people ran for their rooms. “No one else would go to the BBgun level, so Dave became king of the roost, and everyone knew it. His priority, after all, was winning. How? That was irrelevant. He escalated the fight to whatever level necessary to win. It was all about power and ruling the dormitory hall. “I love my college roommate, but I believe this vignette illustrates how the enemies of liberty operate today. They are willing to go quickly where lovers of liberty and the law-abiding citizens will not.” Note: Dave worked with different principles, priorities and purposes than the other dorm residents. Don’t expect the Daves of the world to go by international law or character core values. We should know this by now. Freedom does not mean “free to be dumb.” With liberty comes responsibility. Why did Dave rule the roost? No one was willing to pay the price to say, “No, you can’t do that and back it up with action.” An Arabic Proverb says: They asked the Pharoah, “What made you a tyrant?” He said, “No one stopped me.” Thank God for the Ukrainians who didn’t roll over and say, “Whatever,” or “Where’s my safe space?” If you don’t fight for what you want, don’t cry for what you lost. So, how can we mentally manage
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Seth Bucher of Santa Fe Elementary School won first place in the a.m. session of the seventh and eighth grade session. (Submitted photo)
Jeovanni James, center, from Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School was the first-place winner in seventh and eighth grade p.m. session. Here, he is pictured with the patriotic speech judges Lori Billings, retired Peoria Unified School District third grade teacher; Sally Datria, ELA curriculum and instruction coach; Monica Ceja Martinez, Arizona Council on Economic Education director of operations and former PUSD Governing Board member; and Mary Carlson, math curriculum and instruction coach.
Peoria USD students compete in patriotic speech contest BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF
Four Peoria Unified students emerged as first-place winners in the district’s 35th annual Patriotic Speech Contest held on March 10. The students competed in front of their peers at their school sites earlier in the spring semester. They then advanced to the district-level competition, where they delivered their presentation in front of an esteemed group of judges. For the contest, fifth and sixth grade students delivered a 2-to 3-minute persuasive speech on one of several topics patriotic in nature based on a prompt. Seventh and eighth grade students prepared a 3- to 5-minute persuasive speech on patriotism. The top Patriotic Speech Contest winners in the fifth and sixth grade division were Joey Garcia, Oakwood Elementary School, first-place winner in the a.m. session, and Grayson Goss, Canyon Elementary School, first-place winner in the p.m. session. The top Patriotic Speech Contest winners in the seventh and eighth grade division were Seth Bucher, Santa Fe Elementary School, first-place winner in the a.m. session, and Jeovanni James, Sahuaro Ranch Elementary School, firstplace winner in the p.m. session. Video highlights from the Patriotic Speech Contest will be available on the district’s website by April 1. PT
Joey Garcia, Oakwood Elementary School, firstplace winner in the a.m. session of the fifth and sixth grade division, is congratulated by Peoria Unified School District Governing Board President David Sandoval. (Submitted photo)
Grayson Goss, Canyon Elementary School, firstplace winner in the p.m. session of the fifth and sixth grade division, shows off his trophy beside Deputy Superintendent Dr. Jason Reynolds. (Submitted photo)
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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: T-W CATTLE CO LLC II The address of the registered office is: 12841 S ZUNI RD, BUCKEYE, AZ 85326 The name of the Statutory Agent is: TAMMY HESTER 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: MEMBERS: TOMMY WAYNE HESTER and TAMMY HESTER, both of 12841 S ZUNI RD, BUCKEYE, AZ, 85326 Published: Glendale Star Feb 24, Mar 3, 10, 2022 / 44669 ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: DSW INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP INC. The address of the known place of business is: 13149 W AVENIDA DEL REY, PEORIA, AZ 85383 The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: MICHAEL KOZLOWSKI DSW INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP INC. 13149 W AVENIDA DEL REY, PEORIA, AZ 85383 Member: Michael Kozlowski 13149 W Avenida Del Rey, Peoria, AZ 85383 Published: Peoria Times, March 10, 17, 24, 2022 / 45120
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Dustless Tile Removal* Free Home Disinfectant*
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ROC328401 * Must present coupon or ad at the time of initial appointment. Offers are first appointment incentives only and only good if both decision-makers are present. Cannot combine offers. Dustless tile removal does not actually mean no dust, rather a lot less dust and still a construction site and will need professional cleaning. $189 per month based on 36-month financing including basic installation and product with 1000sf or less, and room size 12x15. Rooms greater in size or using upgraded flooring will add additional monthly costs. Does not include stairs or rip up. Financing is based on approved credit. $5,500 min purchase for free air duct cleaning. Free home disinfectant service makes no claims to kill COVID-19 or prevent it.