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Council OKs regulations on marijuana testing facilities

BY SARAH DONAHUE Peoria Times Staff Writer

The Peoria City Council voted to pass additional regulations related to the recent passage of Proposition 207 in November, which legalizes the recreational sale, use and possession of marijuana for anyone age 21 or older. The motion states Peoria will only permit marijuana testing facilities within industrial and business park zoning districts. In addition, all facilities must be issued a conditional use permit. The motion to amend various sections of the Peoria City Code was passed unanimously during a council meeting on March 2. There were no public comments. “We’ve done extensive research on Proposition 207 and the limited number

of things in which we have the ability to customize or change for our city,” Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat said before the vote. The Smart and Safe Arizona Act gives cities and towns the ability to regulate recreational marijuana. Jurisdictions have the power to prohibit it entirely or restrict the ways in which recreational marijuana may be dispensed, tested or cultivated within facilities. The adopted amendments build on the city’s pre-existing regulations adopted in 2011, which have the same zoning requirements for marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facilities. There are two marijuana testing facilities in the Valley, which are located in industrial and business park locations in Scottsdale and Phoenix. As of now, Peoria has four medical mar-

ijuana dispensaries and no cultivation or manufacturing facilities. The changes also allow dispensaries to operate from the hours of 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., which was expanded from the city’s original regulation limiting sales to the hours of 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. This amendment was put in place to align with the Arizona Department Health Service’s new rules in place with the passage of Proposition 207. The motion also re-emphasizes the existing regulation preventing residents from pursuing a home occupation in marijuana sales, cultivation or manufacturing. The planning and zoning commission discussed the land use regulations pertaining to marijuana establishments in a public SEE MARIJUANA PAGE 7

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It has been approximately one year since Spring Training and the entire sports world as a whole shut down. People lost jobs. Teams and leagues lost revenue. Sponsorships were hard to come by. Yet, a year later, Spring Training is in the Valley once again. While there may be limited fans allowed in venues like Glendale’s Camelback Ranch, Goodyear Ballpark and Peoria Sports Complex, their respective cities are thankful for any return

of live sports. Spring Training is typically known to bring fans from all over the country to Arizona for warm weather and the early fix of baseball. However, due to the pandemic’s ongoing presence, many fans are not traveling, which has a snowball effect on ticket sales, restaurants and hotels. Still, Cactus League and city officials are optimistic. “There is certainly some good economic impact for the city of Goodyear and, quite frankly, the whole region of the West Valley,” said Lori Gary, Goodyear’s economic development director.

The city of Goodyear owns Goodyear Ballpark, where the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds play their Spring Training games. According to Gary, Goodyear Ballpark sold out its first game of the Spring Training season on Feb. 28. Jay Crandall, Glendale’s public information officer, is optimistic as well. Camelback Ranch hosts the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago White Sox. “We are looking forward to the future

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Peoria art teacher Dr. Laurie Eldridge said she was amazed when she won the 2021 Excellence in PreK-12 Art Education Award from the U.S. Society for Education through Art. “I do a good job, but there are so many other teachers doing a great job, especially during the pandemic,” said Eldridge, who works at Ira A. Murphy Elementary School. “I think everyone deserves an award.” Eldridge has been an art educator for 35 years, and during that time she has focused on building positive relationships with her students. She encourages them to find the confidence within themselves and their work. In addition to teaching art, she helps run the school’s community closet, which provides clothing, food, backpacks and shoes to students in need. “That’s really close to my heart,” she said. Eldridge has always enjoyed art. In high school, she participated in an art program through the Herron School of Art, which is part of the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. “I enjoyed my teachers and being with them,” she said. “It encouraged me to go in that direction.” She earned her undergraduate degree at the Herron School of Art, and a master’s and doctorate at Indiana University in Bloomington. Eldridge is a longtime teacher who began her career at the elementary school she attended in her home state of Indiana. She and her husband moved to the Valley after he retired. “I was not ready to stop teaching,” she said. “Here I am, still going strong.” Her inspiration continues, thanks to her love of seeing her students learn. “I love it when the light comes on when they understand something,” Eldridge said. “It’s that daily contact with their energy. Sometimes it’s overwhelming, but most of the time it’s CHECK US OUT AND LIKE PEORIA TIMES ON FACEBOOK AND FOLLOW @PEORIATIMES ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM.

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Peoria names winners of utility box art contest

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The winners for the Utility Box Art Wrap Competition in October 2020 have been selected. During the month of March, their artwork will be printed on vinyl wraps and installed on utility boxes at street corners in 10 different locations throughout the city. “Taking something as functional as a utility box and turning it into an expression of the unique character of our community immediately adds vibrant energy to the street,” said Mayor Cathy Carlat. “Peoria is home to incredibly talented artists and their contributions to this project cannot be understated.” After the success of the pilot program that started with four locations and artists, the city of Peoria expanded it to 10 more locations this year for a total of 14.

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Residents of all ages were asked to submit original artwork drawn or painted with crayons, colored pencils, paint and markers. Entries were judged by a panel of professionals and the Peoria Arts Commission based on whether the design represented Peoria’s unique qualities, was eye catching, and could effectively be transferred to a three-dimensional box wrap. The following individuals and their artwork were selected — Kesmine Hickman, Julie Larrson, Robert Panzer, Amanda Ratkovich, Maddy Folk, Sophie Gerald, Andrew Gable, Catherine Hoben, Keith Rypkowski and

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Blood donation remains essential amid pandemic BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF

A year ago, many things in the world paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the need for blood never stopped. Today blood donations are just as essential, and the American Red Cross urges individuals who are healthy to make an appointment to donate blood. For patients in the emergency room, fighting cancer or coping with a life-threatening illness, help can’t wait. Their health is reliant on the selfless generosity of blood donors. However, the blood supply continues to face challenges from the ongoing pandemic and extreme winter weather that impacted much of the United States in February. More donors, especially those with Type O blood, are needed now to ensure that patients have lifesaving blood products available for emergencies and everyday medical treatments. Sched-

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In thanks for being a vital part of the organization’s lifesaving mission, all who come to give March 15 to March 26 will receive an exclusive Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. The Red Cross is testing blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies. The test may indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to this coronavirus, regardless of whether an individual developed COVID-19 symptoms. Testing may also identify the presence of antibodies developed after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Red Cross antibody tests will be helpful to identify individuals who have COVID-19 antibodies and may now help current coronavirus patients in need of convalescent plasma transfusions. Convalescent plasma is a type of blood donation collected from COVID-19 survivors who have antibodies that may help patients who are actively fighting the SEE BLOOD PAGE 7

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study session on Jan. 24. It voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed changes during a public hearing on Feb. 18. There were no public comments. The planning and zoning commission and the city council have held a series of study sessions in response to the passage of Proposition 207. In the days following its passage, the Peoria City Council held a study session and passed an ordinance forbidding marijuana smoking, use or possession on city property. It also re-emphasizes the regulations within Proposition 207 that ban marijuana consumption in open or public places and outlines penalties based on violations. The council also held a study session on Jan. 5 discussing land use for marijuana establishments and later voted to ban recreational marijuana dispensaries, allowing only dual-silenced medical dispensaries to facilitate recreational sales on Jan. 21. The pre-existing regulations passed in 2011 were made in response to the state approving medical marijuana, which state dispensaries must be issued a conditional use permit and be located in visible, high-traffic commercial districts.

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and the opportunity to once again host a full stadium filled with people from all over the world who come to stay, shop, dine and experience our local Glendale businesses as part of Spring Training,” he said. Cactus League Executive Director Bridget Binsbacher said she’s unsure of the economic impact for the 2021 Spring Training season. However, many of the Cactus League games are sold out, leaving fans to scramble for the few tickets on third-party sites. “We realize that many Spring Training experiences, like autographs and close-up interactions with players, are not possible this year,” Binsbacher said. “But we’re excited to be able to host a limited number of fans. We are hopeful that local businesses will see

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some benefits this spring, either from visiting fans or from team personnel who spend the entire spring season here.” According to an ASU study, in 2018, the Cactus League generated $644 million in economic impact and $373 million in gross domestic product for Arizona. Binsbacher said the 2020 Spring Training season was on pace to match those numbers. Like many venues, Camelback Ranch, Peoria Sports Complex and Goodyear Ballpark are selling tickets for 16% to 20% of the venue’s capacity. Ticketholders can expect mandatory masks, contactless transactions, social distancing throughout the stadium, and enhanced cleaning and disinfecting guidelines.

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Paradise cost: Sports teams that break hearts BY DAVID LEIBOWITZ Peoria Times Columnist

A week of mild Arizona weather and the start of Cactus League baseball can only mean one thing: Again it’s that time when hope springs eternal for Valley sports fans. Couple that with your Phoenix Suns playing top-tier basketball and the Arizona Cardinals signing three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt, and our sports future feels desert-sun dazzling. But we all know how this ends, don’t we? With millions of broken hearts. Because this is Phoenix, and if our hometown had a sports tagline, it would be “Welcome to the Valley of the Crushed.” This place has everything — weather to die for, the nation’s hottest housing market, a solid economy, Chris Bianco’s pizza — but no major American city has suffered more sports futility, statistically speaking. Well, save Minneapolis. But that comes with an asterisk. Allow me to explain. Thirteen American cities are cur-

rently home to all four major professional sports. Phoenix joined those ranks in 1998, when the Arizona Diamondbacks began play. Since then, the Suns, Cardinals, D-backs and Arizona Coyotes have had a collective 87 opportunities to win a championship. We have worn but one single crown. And it took a near-miracle World Series victory by the 2001 Diamondbacks for us to have even that single ecstatic moment. In that time period, Boston has won a dozen titles — at least one in every sport — including six Super Bowls, four World Series, one NBA championship and a Stanley Cup. Los Angeles has 11 titles, Chicago and New York have six. Detroit and Miami have four apiece. San Francisco and Denver have three. Dallas, Philadelphia and Washington each have a pair. Then there’s us with the one. Only Minneapolis has been shut out of winning championships in those 22 years. But like I said, there’s a caveat. The Minnesota Twins won baseball titles in 1987 and 1991. Plus, the Minneapolis Lakers took home five basketball titles in six seasons between 1949 and 1954.

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Given how slowly time moves in Minnesota, 1954 probably still feels like yesterday to them. I mean, if you’ll eat lutefisk, you have bigger issues to worry about than the Vikings blowing four Super Bowls in the 1970s. The only explanation for this much major sports futility is a curse. As NFL legend has it, that explains why the Cardinals are suffering the longest current championship drought in professional sports, winning zero titles since 1947. According to the “Coal Miners Curse,” invoked by fans of the Pottsville, Pennsylvania Maroons, the Cards, then playing in Chicago, stole the 1925 NFL championship from the mighty Maroons, damning the franchise to never win another title until Pottsville is re-crowned champions. That’s not happening anytime soon: The NFL investigated this theft in 1967 and voted against Pottsville. Personally, I don’t think this is about

sunshine and the natural beauty of the desert and the mountains. Detroit was recently named the most miserable city in America. Dallas is surrounded by Texas. I’ve lived in New York, Philly and Miami, which explains why I’ve lived here for 25 years and plan to leave feet first — or in an urn. San Francisco? For the price of a seven-bedroom Paradise Valley manse, you could live in the Bay Area in a cardboard box and awake each day to the pungent aroma of defecating hobos. Or you can live here. So, what if four times each year you get kicked in the gut when the hometown teams are mathematically eliminated from contention? Sucking at sports seems a small price to pay for paradise. David Leibowitz has called the Valley home since 1995. Contact david@leibowitzsolo.com

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Arizona seniors need COVID-19 vaccines BY REP. DEBBIE LESKO Peoria Times Guest Writer

While thousands of Arizona seniors wait for vaccines, the Biden administration and Democrats in Congress are refusing to prioritize Americans over illegal immigrants for vaccinations. As requests from Gov. Doug Ducey and other Arizona leaders asking for more vaccines for Arizona fall on deaf ears, Democrats have blocked attempts to ensure American seniors are given taxpayer-funded vaccines first, before illegal immigrants. Arizona needs more COVID-19 vaccines. We are home to a large number of people in at-risk populations for COVID-19, especially our seniors. Unfortunately, cases and the death toll continue to rise as Arizonans struggle just to schedule their

appointment for the first dose of the vaccine. Some sites in Arizona could provide up to 6,000 vaccines per day, but they are limited by the vaccine shortage. My office has heard from hundreds of seniors who are eligible and willing to get a vaccine, but they cannot get an appointment. While they sit waiting, the Biden administration has denied requests for more vaccine doses for Arizona. Earlier this year, Gov. Ducey wrote a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urging them to send an extra 300,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine immediately and an extra 300,000 doses per week moving forward. Biden’s FEMA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention denied this request. I also led a letter with my Arizona Republican colleagues to FEMA in support of the state’s request for further doses, but we have yet to receive a response. While FEMA is denying additional

COVID-19 vaccines for vulnerable Arizona seniors, the same administration’s Department of Homeland Security has encouraged illegal immigrants to get COVID-19 vaccinations by announcing that they would not be conducting immigration enforcement operations near any vaccination sites. In Congress, Democrats refuse to include protections in their relief bill to ensure Americans are prioritized for vaccination over illegal immigrants. In fact, they even blocked an amendment in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce to prevent funds in the package from being used to vaccinate illegal immigrants before all Americans have the chance to be vaccinated. Meanwhile, Biden’s executive orders which incentivize illegal immigration make the situation even worse. Border Patrol agents have already reported an uptick in border apprehensions since Biden took office.

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Large groups of illegal immigrants crossing our southern border pose a risk to further spreading the virus in the same communities in Arizona that already cannot get their hands on a vaccine. The Biden administration needs to get its priorities straight. Seniors in Arizona are suffering during this pandemic. Yet, the Biden administration has put politics over science by not prioritizing vaccinations for the most at-risk American citizens. It is my sincerest hope that Arizona receives more vaccine doses soon, and that the current administration reverses its course and puts Arizona seniors first. CHECK US OUT AND LIKE PEORIA TIMES ON FACEBOOK AND FOLLOW @PEORIATIMES ON TWITTER.

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Jabz challenges members to ‘CURE’ childhood cancer BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor

Jabz Boxing locations are hosting donation-based classes throughout March to benefit CURE Childhood Cancer. The event was inspired by Easton Barnaby, the godson of Christina Peregrym, who owns the Peoria and Happy Valley Jabz locations. Easton was diagnosed with Down syndrome prior to his birth and had several health-related complications. “He was one of the cutest newborns I have ever seen, which says a lot because I have kids of my own,” Peregrym said. Two years ago, at the age of 2, Easton was diagnosed with leukemia at Phoenix Children’s Hospital after having liver problems. He died in February 2020 at the age of 3. “I felt I needed to do a campaign in Easton’s honor,” Peregrym said. “We were going to try to do it last fall. Jabz partnered with me and agreed to run it through March for all of its locations.” Jabz is a full-body circuit-style workout utilizing boxing-inspired exercises. Workouts, which combine cardio, strength training, core work and plyometrics, give clients a fullbody workout to help keep its clients’ bodies constantly challenged. Jabz certified trainers are prepared to help guide and motivate people of all different sizes, ages and body types through an energetic and intimate workout experience. Since it began franchising in 2013, Jabz has grown to more than 20 franchise locations open or in development in Arizona, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. The benefit classes will be held at 8 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 11; Thursday, March 16; Tuesday,

Christina Peregrym visits with Easton Barnaby at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. (Photo courtesy of Christina Peregrym)

Sara Jones, left, with her son, Easton Barnaby, and Easton’s godmother Christina Peregrym, who owns Jabz in Peoria and Happy Valley. (Photo courtesy of Christina Peregrym)

Easton’s battle was arduous. He battled respiratory infections and complications during his treatment for leukemia. He fought hard and was incredibly brave,” Peregrym said. “He was a light and inspiration to a lot of people throughout his life. “When a child is going through Easton Barnaby valiantly fought his battle with leuke- cancer treatments, mia. (Photo courtesy of Christina Peregrym) there’s a lot on your mind, like where can you find help and March 18; Thursday, March 23; and support. CURE impressed me beTuesday, March 25. An additional cause 85% of the donations go to tarclass is 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Sunday, geted research and support. They offer physical, emotional, financial and March 28.

educational needs during treatment.” Jeremy Cummings, who owns Jabz Glendale, is proud to support Peregrym’s mission. “Cancer has touched so many lives of Jabz members and studio owners,” Cummings said. “CURE’s mission of raising awareness for treatment research and supporting childhood cancer patients and their family is inspirational. We’re proud to support CURE’s work as well as honor Easton.” CURE was founded in 1975 by Emory University pediatric oncologist Dr. Abdel Ragab. He arrived in Atlanta as the city’s only pediatric oncologist, confronting a skeleton staff, no research budget and the lack of a basic microscope to help diagnose various types of pediatric leukemia. After approaching members in the SEE CURE PAGE 12

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in the shortest time period, and we wanted my father to have a part in the creation while he still could.” Maggiore’s father, Tomaso Maggiore, died in January at 73. “My father’s love and passion for food and wine is why I do what I do,” Joey said. “He was so excited and loved the wine when we put the final tastings together. So, if he loved it, we all should.” Joey’s wine line isn’t the first in the Maggiore family. Tomaso had a line called Luxus Reserva, and according to Joey, it was important to him to follow in his

father’s footsteps. “My dad really loved wine, and I know he’d be just as excited as I am to see this wine line finally shared with the community,” Joey added. “We’ve partnered with some of the best wineries in the world to create unique blends that I’m very proud to have my name on.” The Chef Joey line of red, white, sparkling and dessert wines will include 13 wines and several varietals. The new private selection line will include three domestic wines, including the cabernet, a chardonnay and a pinot noir.

For the production of the remaining wines, Maggiore partnered with 12 Italy-based wineries, including Tomaso’s vineyards in Sicily, Villa Erbice, Gomba Boschetti, Candoni Wines, Tenuta di Sticciano and Cantine Marisa. The line will roll out first at the Maggiore Group restaurants, including Tomaso’s, the Sicilian Butcher and Hash Kitchen, before expanding to select retailers. “Customers really love it,” Joey said. “They love the different flavors in the wine, and they love the fact that we did not just put our label on it. We truly helped mix and pick the grapes to create a special flavor.” Joey and his team are also working on creating a line of staple Italian pantry items, including olive oils, olives cured in oil and vinegar, bruschetta toppings, meatballs, tomatoes and ready-made sauces. “It has always been a dream for myself, my wife and Flora to be able to create, bottle and sell amazing items you can’t find anywhere else,” Joey said. He will release the line of olive oils from Sicily in both 500 mL and 250 mL bottles sometime this summer. “The olive oil was my father’s passion,” Joey said. “He owns tons of olive trees in Sicily, so we will squeeze those bad boys and bring the very best extra virgin olive oil to our restaurants and markets.” Information: thesicilianbutcher. com, joeymaggiore.com

grams also help address the physical, emotional, financial and educational needs of families during treatment. “We are so grateful to Jabz for its commitment to fighting childhood cancer and honored to partner in memory of Easton,” said Kristin Connor, CURE’s executive director. “Every day, progress is being made toward cures for this terrible disease.

Day by day, knowledge is growing and treatments are advancing. We are

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Great wine within arm’s reach was always a staple in executive chef Joey Maggiore’s family home. Now, the founder of Scottsdale-based family-owned restaurant group The Maggiore Group, is releasing his own line of wines, appropriately called Chef Joey. Maggiore kicked off the wine line by releasing the first of 12 wines, Chef Joey’s Cabernet Sauvignon — currently only available at the Sicilian Butcher for dine-in customers at $50 a bottle. That includes the Peoria location. “The first wine that I am releasing is one that we have worked on for two years with a partner in Napa Valley,” Maggiore said. “My (business) partner Flora (Tersigni) is a wine expert, and she found the winery and we went to work. The Sicilian vineyard my family owns has been running for 20 years.” Grown and bottled by Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards in Napa, California, Maggiore’s cab is aged for 20 months in 100% French oak barrels. The wine contains a blend of 96.8% cabernet sauvignon, 2.2% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot. Future imbibers can expect strong aromatic and flavor components of dark fruits, vanilla, mocha and black pepper. “This was easiest to start first, as it is made in Napa,” Maggiore said. “We were able to push it to bottle

Joey Maggiore, founder of Scottsdale-based family-owned restaurant group The Maggiore Group, is releasing his own line of wines, appropriately called Chef Joey. The first wine to be released is a cabernet sauvignon, available at the Sicilian Butcher for customers dining in for $50 a bottle. (Photo by Pablo Robles)

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Kristi Brown was sitting in a Tampa Bay conference room during Super Bowl weekend when she heard a loud knock at the door. It was David Baker, president and chief executive officer of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, preparing to tell the Peoria resident that she was named Ford Hall of Fans Class of 2021. Brown was a finalist for the Ford Hall of Fans Class of 2021, along with Las Vegas Raiders fan Wayne Mabry and Cleveland Browns follower Ray Prisby. The Ford Hall of Fans, which launched two years ago, is located at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. This year’s competition had a twist: Pro Football Hall of Fame President David Baker, back, greets Raiders fan Wayne All three finalists, as voted for by the Mabry, former Cardinals cheerleader Kristi Brown, and Browns follower Ray Prispublic, were named to the Ford Hall by. (Photo courtesy of Kristi Brown) of Fans Class of 2021. “They had shocked us so much,” raise awareness to help find a cure for for what they do on and off the field. “When I went to the first game when said Brown, who grew up in Glen- the condition. Chiari malformation is dale. “I heard a big bang at the door, a condition in which brain tissue ex- I was 3 years old, I saw the cheerleaders and I was so inspired. When the and David Baker’s at the front door. I tends into the spinal canal. Brown learned of her nomination cheerleader waved back at me, that’s had no words. I was staring at a legend. I didn’t know what to say. I was from Cardinals legend and Pro Foot- when I decided I had to cheer. I folball Hall of Fame inductee Aeneas lowed my dream and auditioned a lot. screaming a lot.” I made it in 2010.” Brown has been an Arizona Car- Williams. A labor and delivery nurse, Brown “I heard about the contest, but you dinals fan since she was 3 years old, when she sat in the blistering heat at never think you’re good enough to get is just as impressed about what the to a certain point like that,” Brown players and the organization do off Sun Devil Stadium. There was just something she said. “Just getting to show my love the field as well. As a cheerleader, she couldn’t resist about the tackles of my team to others is great. If I can took part in community events, so she and the Hail Mary passes. She also make one person a Cardinals fan, had a behind-the-scenes look at what they did. couldn’t help but be impassioned by that’s my goal.” “They have Play 360. They build Brown is passionate about the game. the cheerleaders. “I waved at the cheerleaders, and She doesn’t paint her face or “get cra- fields for kids. Kids have to be active one of them waved back,” Brown said. zy about it.” She said she just has such and follow their dreams. They’re super active with Phoenix Children’s a love in her heart for the team. “I was sold after that.” “I feel like they’re a member of my Hospital. It’s great,” she said. Brown is a second-generation seaBrown’s favorite player is Larry son ticket holder and devoted Cardi- family,” said Brown, a former cheernals training camp attendee. After her leader. “My family raised me as a Car- Fitzgerald for what he does on and son was diagnosed with Chiari mal- dinals fan. I’m raising my two boys as off the field. As a matter of fact, she formation, Brown has worked hard to Cardinals fans. I love the organization named her 11-year-old Labrador re-

triever Larry Fitz. “Larry Fitzgerald is the face of the team, in our opinion,” Brown said. “He encompasses everything in sports. He’s wonderful on and off the field. He’s inspirational. He gives back to the community. He’s just amazing.” Now, she’s just as excited about the Cardinals’ latest acquisition, J.J. Watt. “Oh, my gosh,” she said. “I work the nightshift. I sleep during the day, and my phone was dinging like crazy. I thought it was an emergency. I looked at 11:30 in the morning — which is my middle of the night — and I could not get back to bed because I was so excited. “I can’t wait for the season. He is such a class act — on and off the field. I can’t wait to just have him impact our community. He’s so wonderful.” She’s hoping Watt can help the Cardinals take a trip to the Super Bowl — and have just as much fun as she did in February. “It was so amazing,” she said. “The whole weekend from start to finish was just a dream. It was inspiring. It was everything. I want to relive it all over again.” Brown’s display at the Ford Hall of Fans will remain up indefinitely, much to her surprise. “I’m always going to have a place in the Hall of Fame,” she said. “I feel so honored to represent Arizona. Arizona was so great to back me and support me. The Cardinals organization pushed for final votes. I feel so honored. In August, the first week is when we’ll go to Canton, Ohio, for enshrinement week. We’ll get a Hall of Fame jacket and take part in enshrinement festivities.” Nothing compares to Super Bowl weekend, however. “My cheeks hurt so bad after the trip from smiling so much,” Brown said.

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Gary and Pam Cawley worked hard to make their Batteries Plus store at Lake Pleasant Parkway and Happy Valley Road successful. They worked tirelessly and exhausted their financial resources. The couple were just about to celebrate the one-year anniversary of their Batteries Plus and were ready to sign on for a second location in Deer Valley when Gary started to feel ill. Doctors shocked him. He was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer that spread to his bones and bladder. “We had to make a decision,” Gary said. “We had that Batteries Plus up and going. My wife and I worked seven days a week, 90 hours a week. We ran the whole thing ourselves. I fell ill and then coronavirus hit last year in March. We needed to hang it up and sell the business at a total loss.”

cause she has to take care of him. Their health insurance company just isn’t helping, Gary said. Family members started a GoFundMe campaign to alleviate the financial stress. So far, $5,000 of the $20,000 goal have been raised. It can be reached at https://gofund. me/08edd5c4. When Gary initially felt fatigued, he chalked it up to his work hours. Urinary tract issues arose, and he was concerned. He called his primary care doctor, and there wasn’t an open apPam and Gary Cawley formerly owned a Batteries pointment until March. He Plus in North Peoria at Lake Pleasant Parkway and thought he needed to see a Happy Valley Road. Gary is battling stage-four candoctor sooner than that, so cer. (Photo courtesy of Gary Cawley) he went to urgent care on The Cawleys are now slammed with Feb. 18, 2020. Tests were inconclusive. The next day, he went to Honormedical bills. Gary isn’t able to work, and Pam can only work part time be- Health Deer Valley Medical Center’s

emergency room. “They did a bunch of testing and my wife was there,” he said. “The doctor at the ER brought us into her office and dropped the bomb. I had cancer and it metastasized. I had tumors on the bladder and on both hip bones. They admitted me that night.” Now on oral chemotherapy, Gary said his tumor is shrinking. He’s also on Lupron injections, which lower the level of testosterone in his body and, therefore, slow the growth of cancer cells. His prognosis, according to his doctor, is to visit her for bloodwork every month. In other words, it’s month to month. “It’s holding its own right now with oral chemotherapy,” he said about the tumor. “I’m on an emotional rollercoaster. The medicine does have an intense effect on me. The Lupron shots shrink the tumor, too, but I’ve lost a lot of my muscle mass. I’m going to continue to fight this thing, though.”

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thing is not for the other person; it’s for you. When we forgive the people that have hurt us, God minimizes the effects of the pain they’ve caused us. It doesn’t matter what others are doing. It matters what you are doing. Forgiving is hard but given freely. Trust, on the other hand, is earned. After releasing comes the fourth step: rethinking. It’s not what you think you are; it’s what you think you are. Please realize you haven’t lost your ability to trust; you’ve just placed your trust in untrustworthy things. Because those “things” have consistently failed, you have chosen not to trust in anything. You’ve become afraid to trust anything that even resembles those things, but you never lose your ability to trust. In God’s world, there are no winners or losers; there are only winners and learners. You’re alive, you are here, the big picture is what is essential. Maybe God is saying something to us in our trials. Maybe God wants to show us His power in our problems. The next step is relearning. “Learning How to Trust” is about relearning SEE TRUST PAGE 18

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This is the fourth installment in my four-part series about moving from trust impaired to trust repaired to trust prepared. Obviously, I can’t mention everything in my book with Alan and Pauly Heller, “Learning How to Trust.” I hope I have given you enough content to get you on the road again to reclaiming your trust. In a sense, trust is like a sword. Having a sword and using a sword are two different things. Reclaiming and regaining your trust will be a process, not an event. Broken trust takes time to heal. But the journey will be worth it. Reclaiming your trust opens you up to a world of possibilities that you didn’t even know existed, especially in uplifting relationships. Regaining trust is a multistep process of recognizing, remembering, releasing, rethinking, relearning and re-establishing. These words have “begin-ergy.” Begin-ergy is the God-given

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the trouble of sending Jesus to merely point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it is. He came to help and to put the world right again. Remembering knows there really are people and a God worth trusting. We get another opportunity if we can get past the past. God has more good things for you in the future than any bad things you have ever done in your past. God is much less interested in you trying to love Him than allowing Him to love you. Allow God to love you by empowering you to regain your trust. The third step is releasing. Releasing is giving up those “I’ll never fall in love again” or “I’ll never trust a pastor again” or “All men are (fill in the blank” judgments, vows and generalizations. When you give up the preconception and judgments you have made, you allow God to show you how to trust wisely. Release your trust issue into God’s hands by forgiveness. When you forgive, you don’t change the past. You change your future. Forgiveness releases who and what you are handcuffed to. Forgiving someone or some-

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energy to begin again on the road to recovery and reaching the destination. It realizes that someday is today and somebody is you. The first step is to recognize that you need help learning how to trust again. That’s called confessing. It’s saying, “Help, I lost my trust. I can’t do this on my own. I’m going to need some help.” Recognizing your need for help is a choice that opens the door of heaven and to others also. Where self-dependence ends, God’s dependence begins. Trusting wisely is going to take your choice and God’s power. When you admit to God and others, “Help, I lost my trust!” you are also saying, “But, I know I have trust in me; I’m starting to believe that trusting again is a possibility for me.” Think about this. It is only fair that if yesterday’s decisions caused today’s problems, today’s decisions could create tomorrow’s blessings and recovery. Today’s expectancy is tomorrow’s recovery. The second step is remembering. It remembers there is hope. Hope is the expectation of future good. It’s remembering that God didn’t go through all

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Casting Crowns set to play ‘Under the Stars’ BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI Peoria Times Executive Editor

Mark Hall has spent the pandemic doing what he does best: helping others as a youth minister and as Casting Crowns’ frontman. After a successful run of drive-in shows, the Christian band will hit the road again, this time kicking off the 30-date “A Night Under the Stars” tour at Gila River Arena’s parking lot on Thursday, March 18. “Last time, we played in actual drivein theaters, which was a pretty ingenious idea,” Hall said. “Families need to be doing something. With the drivein dynamic, people are all separated and distanced in their own little groups.” Audio will not only be live but will also be transmitted to vehicles through FM radio. All shows will follow guidelines and protocols based on Arizona’s restrictions at the time of the event. “Our hope is that it will be a night like no other — worshiping together under the stars, singing all our favorite songs,” Hall said. “We hope everyone will load up the car and bring the whole family out to a safe and socially distanced live concert event.” Hall compared the concert to an outdoor festival. Fans will hear all the songs they love and a few new ones as well, he added. Casting Crowns will keep the show upbeat and encouraging because “it’s been a tough year.” “People need hope, and they need to know God loves them and He’s still

Casting Crowns will kick off the “A Night Under the Stars” tour at Gila River Arena’s parking lot on Thursday, March 18.(Submitted photo)

with them,” Hall said. The singer has been balancing studio time, raising four kids, being a youth minister and singing with Casting Crowns. The band is working on the follow-up to 2018’s “Only Jesus.” “We’re deciding if we’re going to sneak a brand-new one in there,” he said. “It’s always fun creating music. One of the things that came out of the

world closing down for a year is all the songwriters have been locked in caves writing songs. “There’s a lot of good music coming from everywhere.” The new tracks are inspired by his ministering and what he is teaching. Hall has been discussing hurt and struggle and how God walks believers “through things.”

you believe. What you believe should be based on wisdom, character and God’s word. Re-establishing transports us to the willingness to trust again, but this time trusting wisely. It’s learning to trust in God first, then trust in God working in people second. Re-establishing is a reset of your identity. If you sort out your identity before interacting with others, you will live from a position of strength. Forget what people think of you. You’re

people. What do you think of you? Be yourself. Everyone else is taken. When you find out how much you are worth, you will stop giving discounts. When people hate you for no reason, remember God loves you for no reason. The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than what you settled for. Dear Lord. Thanks for the lessons of the past. Now, Lord, I am ready for the future!

“There are a lot of lies we shouldn’t believe,” he said. “This new record is centered around what healing looks like. “We’re told we’re not enough and that God doesn’t love us. It’s too late for things to turn around. It’s too late for your life to turn around. We’ve heard these lies since the beginning. I’m here to say what’s true about you is what God says about you.” He admitted it can be challenging to share that message and work as a youth pastor. “You’re hitting your head up against a wall a lot,” he said. “When you love people, you’re willing to do that. I see it as partnering with families. I don’t have anything new to say. I don’t have anything better to say. I don’t have anything smarter to say than what mom and dad are saying.” To devote as much time as possible to his youth ministry, Hall and Casting Crowns only tours Thursday to Saturday. He spends time during the week in his office. Wednesday after church, the band hits the road, and they roll in on Sunday before church. “Sometimes the schedules overlap, and it wears you out,” he said. “I just know I’m supposed to be on the road singing these songs to people.” Casting Crowns

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how to avoid trust traps. It’s about understanding what and who to trust in. It’s also about what and who not to trust in. Trust is a gift. Use trust but use it wisely. Please learn that making commitments generates hope. Keeping commitments generates trust. I have learned that people can only be trustworthy to the degree that the word of God manifests itself in their lives. The last step is re-establishing. Re-establishing means living out what

Ed Delph is Phoenix native who lives in the North Valley. Since 1980, he has pastored three churches in the Valley. He is a noted author of 10 books, weekly columnist in several local and worldwide newspapers, teacher, business owner and speaker. He has been to or ministered in over 100 countries. He is president of a worldwide ministry, NationStrategy. To learn more about Pastor Ed Delph, the Church-Community Connection and NationStrategy, call 623-376-6757, e-mail nationstrategy@cs.com or visit nationstrategy.com.

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Katrina Wetherell of Peoria has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2020 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee. Wetherell is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in corporate communication. To make the dean’s list, students must have earned at least 12 credits for the fall 2020 semester and have no disqualifying grades. The GPA threshold

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varies by college — for the College of Education and the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, undergraduate students must have at least a 3.7 to be named to the dean’s list. The undergraduate GPA requirement is 3.5 for the following colleges: the Diederich College of Communication, the College of Business Administration, the College of Health Sciences, the Opus College of Engineering and the College of Nursing. All other programs have a 3.75 GPA

minimum. Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university located near Downtown Milwaukee that offers a comprehensive range of majors in 11 nationally and internationally recognized colleges and schools.

Zachery Krukovsky of Peoria was appointed to the fall semester 2020 academic dean’s list at the University of Dubuque in Iowa. To be named to the dean’s list, a stu-

dent must earn a grade-point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for that semester. The University of Dubuque is a private university offering undergraduate, graduate and theological seminary degrees as well as other educational opportunities with the intention of educating and forming the whole person. Know of a student doing something remarkable? Tell us about it! Email christina@timespublications.com.

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ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I Name: CURRICULUM DUO LLC II The address of the registered office is: 9137 W BLACK HILL RD, PEORIA, AZ 85383. The name of the Statutory Agent is: CHARLES ROBERT BONIFACE 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: MANAGERS Amy Boniface AND CHARLES ROBERT BONIFACE, 9137 W BLACK HILL RD, PEORIA, AZ 85383. Published: Peoria Times, Feb. 25, Mar 4, 11, 2021 / 36530

NOTICE OF BID PUBLIC NOTICE CALL FOR DONORS TO THE PEORIA ARIZONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY The City of Peoria is attempting to locate the rightful owners of artifacts donated to the museum of the former Peoria Arizona Historical Society. The Peoria Arizona Historical Society has been dissolved and as outlined by the by-laws of the Society, the dissolution results in all assets being turned over to the City of Peoria. The City is seeking to return donated or loaned artifacts to the original owners or legal heirs, based on documentation found in PAHS records or proof of original ownership provided by claimants. Copies of donation or loan documents will help expedite the process. The deadline for parties to come forward with a claim for their items is May 20, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Interested parties should contact the following: Sharon Roberson Assistant to the City Manager City of Peoria 8401 W. Monroe Ave. Peoria, AZ 85345 By Phone: 6237 7 3 - 7 5 7 2 B y e - m a i l : Sharon.Roberson@peoriaaz.gov The Peoria Arizona Historical Society worked to promote and encourage an interest in local history. The unique character of Peoria has been shaped by over one hundred years of history, people and culture. The Society laid the foundation for the City to continue to highlight history. The dedication to preserving the stories and historical character of Peoria will continue, while respecting the need to move forward. Published: Peoria Times, Mar 4, 11,18, 25, Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021 / 36637 NOTICE FOR BID *** MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 9875 N. 85 th Ave., 2 nd Floor Peoria, Arizona 85345 Phone: (623) 773-7115 Fax: (623) 773-7118 BID NOTIFICATION INFORMATION SOLICITATION NUMBER: P21-0051 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: (RFP) Request for Proposal BUYER NAME: Drew Ashmun BUYER PHONE NUMBER: (623) 7737116 DESCRIPTION: Constituent Relationship Management System PRE-BID MEETING DATE: March 9, 2021 at 11:00 PM AZ Time. SOLICITATION DUE DATE: March 24, 2021 at 5:00 PM (Arizona Time) Solicitation is available for download from our website at: www.peoriaaz.gov Published: Peoria Times, Mar 4, 11, 2021 / 36597 NOTICE FOR BID *** MATERIALS MANAGEMENT 9875 N. 85 th Ave., 2 nd Floor Peoria, Arizona 85345 Phone: (623) 773-7115 Fax: (623) 773-7118 BID NOTIFICATION INFORMATION SOLICITATION NUMBER: P21-0054 TYPE OF SOLICITATION: (IFB) Invitation for Bid BUYER NAME: Drew Ashmun BUYER PHONE NUMBER: (623) 773-7116 DESCRIPTION: Road Materials PREBID MEETING DATE: March 22, 2021 at 10:00 AM AZ Time. SOLICITATION DUE DATE: April 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM (Arizona Time) Solicitation is available for download from our website at: www.peoriaaz.gov Published: Peoria Times, Mar 11,18, 2021 / 36914

NOTICE OF HEARING SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA IN MARICOPA COUNTY In the Matter of: Case Number: CV 20 21 -003089 NOTICE OF HEARING REGARDING APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Riley Connor Padilla Name(s) o f person(s) requesting name change READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY. An important court proceeding that affects your rights has been scheduled. If you do not understand this Notice or the other court papers, contact an attorney for legal advice. NOTICE: An application for Change of Name has been filed with the Court by the person(s) named above. A hearing has been scheduled where the Court will consider whether to grant or deny the requested change. If you wish to be heard on this issue, you must appear at the hearing at the date and time indicated below. COURT HEARING. A court hearing has been scheduled to consider the Application as follows: DATE: April 14, 2021 TIME: 2:30 pm BEFORE: Commissioner Brian Kaiser 222 E. Javelina Avenue Mesa, AZ 85210 Phone 917-781-4590 Video conference Courtroom https://Tinyurl.com/jbazmcsec02 ID# 184 259 566 DATED: March 3,2021 /s/ Nicole Rice Nicole Rice Applicant's Signature. Published: Peoria Times, Mar. 11, 18, 25, Apr. 2, 2021 / 36920

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to the Arizona Self-Service Storage Act, Arizona Statutes 33-1704, Section H, Enforcement of Lien. The Undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on or after March 19, 2021 at 9:00am using an online auction at www.storagetreasures.com, said property has been stored and located at Suncrest Mini Storage, 7410 W. Peoria Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345. Property to be sold as follows: Misc. household goods, personal items, furniture, clothing, toys and/or business fixtures and items belonging to the following: Tenant Name Unit # Minerva Chavarria C284 Crystal Davis B248 Pete Moreno P134 David Porter K584 David Porter P121 Josh Rockrich A228 Rebecca Young R198 Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Items sold “as is”, CASH ONLY, and Buyer must pay a security deposit and broom sweep/clean the unit. Go to www.storagetreasures.com to bid on unit(s). Published: Peoria Times, Mar 4, 11, 2020 / 36799 On February 10, 2020, the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing automatically suspended the license of Kristine Marie Woods, RN, license no. RN598151, effective September 16, 2019, of Peoria, Arizona, based upon her misdemeanor conviction under the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act. Published: Peoria Times, Mar. 11, 2021 / 36900

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CITY OF PEORIA FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 DRAFT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND USE OF FUNDS The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for annual funding under the guidelines of a CDBG entitlement city. The Annual Action Plan identifies how the City of Peoria, AZ plans to use its CDBG funds during the next fiscal year to meet the goals and objectives approved in the 2020-2024 Five-Year Consolidated Plan. The City of Peoria anticipates that it will be receiving $828,940 in CDBG and $235,800 in HOME funds for Federal Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Additionally, unobligated prior year CDBG funding, if any, may be made available. These funds are directed to the assistance of low- and moderate-income persons, primarily for City of Peoria residents. The draft Annual Action Plan for Federal Fiscal Year 20212022 will be available for a 30-day comment period beginning March 22, 2021, and ending April 21, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. Comments received during this time will be included in the final Annual Action Plan document submitted to HUD. In addition, the City of Peoria will conduct public hearings on the following dates and times in order to provide the public with additional opportunity to make comments on the draft Annual Action Plan. • Tuesday, April 6, 2021, 9:30 a.m. via Webinar • Wednesday, April 7, 2021, 3:30 p.m. via Webinar. Information on how to participate via webinar is posted on the City’s website at www.peoriaaz.gov/communityassistance Copies of the draft Annual Action Plan can be obtained via the following locations: • Neighborhood and Human Services Department, 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345 • Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe St., Peoria, AZ, 85345 • Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98 th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85382 • The City’s website at www.peoriaaz.gov/communityassistance A copy of the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) will also be available for review, if requested. Written requests for information should be directed to: City of Peoria Neighborhood and Human Services Department Attn: CDBG Program 9875 N. 85 th Avenue Peoria, AZ 85345 Email request should be directed to: communityassistance@peoriaaz.gov Public comments can be submitted to the City of Peoria at the address listed above, or via email at communityassistance@peoriaaz.gov Accommodations for individuals with disabilities - Alternative format materials, sign language interpretation, assistive listening devices or interpretation in languages other than English are available upon 72 hours advance notice through the City of Peoria’s Community Assistance Division, 9875 N. 85th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345; (623)773-7250; TDD (623)773-7221, or fax (623)773-7180. Asistencia en español: Para que le interpreten la solicitud en español, llame al (623)773-7250. Published: Peoria Times, Mar 11, 18, 25, 2021 / 35840

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ORDINANCE NO. 2021-06 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEORIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE PEORIA CITY CODE (1992) BY AMENDING SECTION 21-202 PERTAINING TO DEFINITIONS; AND AMENDING SECTION 21-503 PERTAINING TO LAND USE MATRIX; AND AMENDING SECTION 21-505 PERTAINING TO LIMITATIONS ON USES; AND AMENDING SECTION 21-809 PERTAINING TO HOME OCCUPATIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, codified in 21 U.S.C. Section 801 et seq., the use, possession, and cultivation of marijuana are unlawful and subject to federal prosecution without regard to a claimed medical need; and WHEREAS, marijuana contains tetrahydrocannabinol, which remains on Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 811 et al.; and WHEREAS, the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, Proposition 203, approved in the statewide election on November 2, 2010, provides for defined possession, use, distribution and transportation of marijuana for Medical Use within the State of Arizona; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council adopted Ordinance 2011-05A to enact reasonable zoning regulations to protect and promote public health, safety and general welfare and regulate the use of buildings, structures and land associated with Medical Marijuana; and WHEREAS, the statewide ballot measure I-23-2020, known as the “Smart and Safe Arizona Act,” was approved by the voters in the November 3, 2020 general election ballot and became effective on December 1, 2020. WHEREAS, the newly enacted legislation set forth in A.R.S. 36-2857 allows localities to prohibit marijuana establishments. WHEREAS, under the Smart and Safe Arizona Act, the City of Peoria is expressly permitted to enact reasonable zoning regulations that generally govern the time, place and manner that marijuana establishments and marijuana testing facilities can operate within. Arizona law also allows the City of Peoria to enact zoning regulations to protect and promote the public health, safety and general welfare and regulate the use of buildings, structures and land; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona, held a public hearing on February 4, 2021 to consider a proposed amendment to the Peoria City Code, after notice in the manner provided by law; and WHEREAS, due and proper notice of such Public Hearing was given in the time, form, substance, and manner provided by law including publication of such in the Peoria Times on January 28,2021; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Peoria, Arizona at its regularly convened meeting of February 4, 2021, voted to recommend to the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, that amendments be made to the Peoria City Code (1992 edition); and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona, have considered the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Peoria, Arizona, and deem it to be in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Peoria, Arizona to amend Section 21-202 “Definitions”; Section 21-503 “Land Use Matrix”; and Section 21-505 “Limitations On Uses”; and Section 21-809 “Home Occupations”: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 21 of the Peoria City Code (2017 edition) shall be amended to read as indicated on Exhibit A. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective on the date provided by law. SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion

terest of the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Peoria, Arizona to amend Section 21-202 “Definitions”; Section 21-503 “Land Use Matrix”; and Section 21-505 “Limitations On Uses”; and Section 21-809 “Home Occupations”: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Arizona as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 21 of the Peoria City Code (2017 edition) shall be amended to read as indicated on Exhibit A. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective on the date provided by law. SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Peoria, Maricopa County, Arizona this 2nd day of March, 2021. Cathy Carlat, Mayor Date Signed ATTEST: Rhonda Geriminsky, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Vanessa P. Hickman, City Attorney Published in: Peoria Times Publication Date: March 11, 2021 Effective Date: ___________ All exhibits on file in the Peoria City Clerk’s Office. Published: Peoria Times, Mar 11, 2021 / 36896

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SUPERIOR COURT OF ARIZONA IN MARICOPA COUNTY LETTERS OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Case NO.: PB2021070129 In the Matter of the Estate of: Benjamin Diedrich, an adult. LETTERS OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Elizabeth Diedrich (name) is appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate without restriction except as follows: WITNESS: Feb 17, 2021. CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT /s/ J. Ortiz J. Ortiz, Deputy Clerk. ACCEPTANCE OF APPOINTMENT I accept the duties of Personal Representative of the Estate of the above-named person who has died and do solemnly swear or affirm that I will perform the duties as Personal Representative according to law. DATED 2/4/2021 /s/ Elizabeth Diedrich Signature of Personal Representative. Printed name: Elizabeth Diedrich. Published: Peoria Times, Mar. 11, 18, 25, 2021 / 36901

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